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Spin master at 14
Amazes with stunts } Jabulani Dlamini
SPINNING WIZARDS: Austin Kruger (left) stands with his team during Saturday’s spin fest. Kneeling is his crew member “Bus” Swartz and next to Austin is Kevin “Rasta” Petersen. Photo: Jabulani Dlamini
AT just 14 Austin Kruger is already considered a master of his craft. You would be forgiven if you assume his chosen craft is bicycle stunts, ball skills or video games, but this gr. 9 learner’s chosen craft is car-spinning. Austin, from Danville in Mafikeng, was one of the participants in the weekend’s car-spinning fest held in Ferreira, Bloemfontein. The spinning fest drew recognised names in the car-spinning world from as far afield as Johannesburg, Kimberley and the North-West. Bloemfontein’s own General Masi, who organised the event, used the event to celebrate his birthday, calling it Masi’s Birthday Spin Fest. Austin wowed the crowd with breathtaking stunts which include climbing on top of the spinning car as well as switching drivers with his co-driver, Kevin. “I am just as surprised by all the stunts he does myself. I sometimes do not know he can do a certain stunt until I see him performing it for the crowd,” said Austin’s father, Juan Mcguire. S Watch Austin along with all the other competitors burn rubber and spin their cars on www.express-news.co.za or see all the action on your phone at www.expresspaper.mobi. ) See additonal photos from the event on p 10.
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DIMAKATSO RAMPAI (27) has dreadlocks that have been plaited into an African style. “From a very young age I’ve always had dreads or natural hair. I don’t dream of having any weave on my head.” FUNKY: Mapheelo Bota (32) with a mohawk-type hairstyle. “I did my hair myself. I just wanted to be creative and I know I am good at what I do,” said Bota.
BEFORE: Katlego Phasha begins her fringe hairstyle which has to first have her own hair plaited in cornrows. Victor Ndlovu is the hairstylist. Photos: Palesa Motshabi AFTER: Katlego with the completed fringe hairstyle.
Ways to rock your weave TSHEGOFATSO MOHOLO sports the fringe hairstyle.
MABISA RASEEKE (21) sports the razor-cut. “I sat for two hours to do my hair, and it’s my third week with it,”.
NOMPUMELELO LELOMA has a unique hairstyle called Victor’s-product. “I love weaves and this hairstyle in particular. You will probably not even find it overseas. It took me two hours, but I am not complaining, because I have been stopped by so many people who love my hair.”
THE patience that African women have to exercise in order for their hair to look beautiful is nothing short of amazing. It takes a minimum of two hours to weave your hair – not including the time you might have to wait for your turn at the hairdresser. Palesa Motshabi, Express reporter, went out into the busy Bloemfontein CBD to take a closer look at this booming industry. Most women these days simply opt to have bonding extensions or braids on their heads rather than walking around with their natural hair. Irrespective of the amount they pay and time they spend, hair salons are always packed, mostly around month end, and women queue in line to have their favourite style of the month. The most popular styles for women across the country range from lace weaves to Brazilian and Indian hair, razor cuts and the very popular bump hairstyle – despite the fact that these hairstyles damage most women’s hairlines. However, women keep going back to these styles, not letting their hairlines recuperate. Victor Ndlovu (30), a qualified hairstylist in Elizabeth Street, does most woman’s hair. The Durban-born gentleman told Express he has been “making women look beautiful” for more than 10 years working as a hair dresser. “I do all kinds of hairstyles and I even do eyelashes. Most of the ladies love the bump hairstyle because it’s short and cool for summer,” said Ndlovu. When asked how many clients he gets on a good day, Victor says it can be more than 15 people. It takes two hours per head to weave their hair. “In December I didn’t close the salon at all. I was drained because it was full. “I had 25 customers a day and had to send some away,” he said. It would appear a good hairstyle is always in demand. And even when hairstylists compete for prices, some women have resorted to do their hair at hairstylists who run their businesses on the pavements of Bloemfontein’s CBD. Mapheelo Bota (32) is a hairstylists who has been running her business on the corner of East Burger and Charlotte Maxeke Street for three years. She specialises in weaves. According to Bota, the business does extremely well at the end of the month, and when government employees receive their salaries. “I do weaves only because I know I am good at it. I wouldn’t want to try something I can’t do and end up upsetting my clients, so I stick to what am best at,” she says. ) Visit www.express-news.co.za to see a video all about weaves or check it on your phone at www.expresspaper.mobi.
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Morapela leaves ANC for EFF Selloane Khalane
“THE ANC no longer has quality members. People are given KFC and T-shirts and are told to vote,” said former Free State ANC Youth League chairperson, Khotso Morapela, yesterday. On Monday Morapela announced on social networks that he had joined the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). Morapela’s exit from the ANC follows a string of internal issues in the party which led to the disbandment of the ANC Youth League and most of its lower structures. In an interview with Volksblad, parent paper of Express, Morapela talked about his struggles with letting go of a party that he said had been swallowed by self-enrichment and corruption. Morapela said his fallout with the ANC‘s provincial leadership ensued after the provincial youth league had refused to endorse Premier Ace Magashule as ANC provincial chair ahead of the party’s elective provincial conference last year. Although Morapela said he was not marginalised in party activities he could no longer abuse himself by belonging to a party that abused its own constitution. “One could no longer express different views, we had to toe the line,” Morapela explained. Morapela said the ANC was de-politicising its members and was only interested in members that did not question the party
“The EFF is the radical movement that can advance the lives of ordinary people” – Khotso Morapela even when it was at fault. “That is why party members sing praises to individuals in the party,” Morapela added. Despite Morapela’s misgivings about his former party, EFF party leader, Julius Malema, is facing charges of fraud, corruption, money-laundering and racketeering. Morapela told Volksblad Malema was being targeted for voicing different political views. “The EFF is the radical movement that can advance the lives of ordinary people. I will not judge Malema. The law will do that,” Morapela said. The ANCs Youth League provincial task team coordinator, Vusi Tshabalala, said members leaving the ANC for the EFF were against Magashule and the current leadership of the party. Tshabalala denied internal problems within the ANC raised by Morapela.
KHOTSO MORAPELA, former Free State ANC Youth League chairperson is one of the many ANC senior members that have joined Julius Malema’s political party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). Photo: MLUNGISI LOUW
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Mothers frustrated at empty promise } Palesa Motshabi MOTHERS of children who attend the Kgotsofalang Daycare Centre in the Caleb Motshabi Informal Settlement (popularly known as Dinaweng) outside Bloemfontein, were disappointed after they did not receive the food parcels they were promised. A total of 34 mothers say they had their IDs taken by Kekeletso Mbaska who owns the Thembelihle Community Centre in the area. The fuming mothers allege Mbaska promised to secure food parcels for them from the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa). The owner of Kgotsofalang Daycare, Nthabiseng Mqungqutu (41), shared her frustration with Express after the mothers came to her daycare demanding their food parcels that Mbaska had promised to give. When Express visited the daycare centre, an official of Sassa was handing back the mothers’ ID documents. The Sassa official did not want to give Express her name saying she did not want to be involved in the story. “All these people thought I took the food parcels and I’ve been trying to explain to them that I did not receive any food parcels from Mbaska,” she said.
Not only did Mbaska promise the parents the food parcels, according to Mqungqutu, she also tried to steal the daycare’s constitution documents. “Mbaska came to the daycare on Friday, 7 February, while I was in town, and she told my helper, Somikazi Mvandaba, to steal the documents so that she could go change the name and ownership of the daycare centre. But my helper refused to do it, because of her loyalty, and told Mbaska to consult with me first,” Mqungqutu says. Speaking to Mvandaba, she confirmed that Mbaska indeed forced her to steal the documents, saying she would even employ her once she had changed the name from Kgotsofalang Daycare to Thembelihle Daycare. “When I refused to steal the documents, she got upset, punched me in the face and insulted me,” says Mvandaba. Express contacted Mbaska and she agreed to a meeting. However, when Express met with her, her mother was present. They did not want to comment on the allegations. “My daughter has nothing to say. We will meet those people from Dinaweng in court,” Mbaska’s mother told Express. ) To see the mothers’ angry message to Mbaska, go to www.express-news.co.za or www.expresspaper.mobi.
SOME of the angry mothers at the scene.
Photo: Sidwell Guduka
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Remembering Ntate Mandela AS South Africans observed the 24th anniversary of the historic release of the first democratically elected South African president, late Nelson Mandela, Express’s citizen journalist Brian Nakedi retraces Mandela’s long walk to freedom through Mangaung. There were parallels with Mandela’s Long Walk to Freedom and the path to freedom in Mangaung. The Rivonia Trial accused were sentenced to life imprisonment on 12 June 1964 while on 12 June 1986, when the National State of Emergency was declared, most of the Free State activists were also detained. These included the writer, Richard Hlangu, Paulos Mabazo, Humabele Motshabi, Nape Khomo, Tshidiso Moshao, Johnny Mokeyane, Tona Mothupi, Ronnie Petersen and Itumeleng Mokoena, among others. It was during this detention in solitary confinement cells at the Grootvlei Maximum Security Prison in Mangaung that Commandant Motshabi shared with the writer many other ANC and SACP experiences with Nelson Mandela at Robben Island and in the Free State. In 1992 when I was serving as the president of the Association of South African Students (ASAS) in the UK, the delegation that met with Dr Nelson Mandela in Glasgow, Scotland, included inter-alia Shorty ‘Jacky’ Malebo from Mangaung. Madiba encouraged us to study hard so we could
DR. NELSON MANDELA (left) receives a gold-plated rose in 1997 from the then Bloemfontein transitional council from then mayor Jani Mohapi. Looking on (right) is then city manager Mojalefa Matlole. be better prepared for a postapartheid democratic South Africa. Indeed cadres from Mangaung studying in Britain managed to complete their academic training including Shorty Malebo and Manana Sechoaro. After the ANC’s unbanning and Madiba’s release in February 1990, a veteran anti-apartheid activist Sekhupi Malebo was the chairperson of ANC Southern Free State region. Comrade Sekhupi and the collective leadership from the province coordinated a welcome rally for Ntate Mandela at the Free State Stadium in Mangaung. True to his persona, Madiba reminiscence overflowed about his relationship, particularly with Mangaung and generally the Free State political landscape. Commandant Motshabi or Monty – nom de
guerre of the underground movement and preferred by Madiba – was once again receiving an old cadre and fellow prisoner in Mangaung albeit both as free leaders in the process of freeing the South African nation from apartheid chains. Madiba paid tribute to Mangaung, the political home of many parties in South Africa, and the land of Kgosi Sehunelo, the father of Kgosi Moroka. He acknowledged the importance of Mangaung which formed part of the Thaba Nchu Kingdom in the shaping of history for freedom and democracy in our beloved country. Ntate Mandela, at a meeting with activist and opinion makers of Mangaung, expressed his profound appreciation for the support given to Mama Winnie Mandela and his children during
the lonely time of banishment to Brandfort. During that time Mama Winnie’s legal representative and advisor was Cde Molefi Ditheko, the only black lawyer then in the Free State and based in Mangaung. Similarly, Ntate Mandela recognised the significance of history and the contribution of the youth of Mangaung and the Free State during the struggle by visiting the Congress of South African Students (COSAS) at the Sehunelo and Vula Masango High Schools at Batho and Kagisanong. He also acknowledged contributions of other secondary schools such as Ikaelelo (formerly Motswedi), Lereko, Moemedi, Moroka, Goronyane and Albert Moroka for resisting apartheid education The family of Thomas Mapikela, and graves of the stalwarts including former ANC president James Sebe Moroka at Thaba Nchu, were also visited. Mandela spoke affectionately about the former Free State provincial ANC president and earlier ANC Treasurer-General Walton Zacharias Fenyang, Dr Setlogelo, Mme MaMotlhakwana, Dr Makgoa, Mme MaSetilo, Mme MaMafora who was the provincial president of the ANC Women’s League. He also spoke of another former president of the ANC in the Free State and ex-officio member of the ANC, NEC comrade Jacob B. Mafora, and former ANC President-General Rev. Zacharia Richard Mahabane who were all humble leaders of the people and ANC from Mangaung and Thaba Nchu in the Free State. Madiba, symbolising a living life for humanity, planted a tree at the residence of Ntate Mapikela at
Batho. Among other activists he was curious to know about where the Welkom Political Trialists that included Oageng Raymond Maele and Pule ‘Tate’ Makgoe from Mangaung and Tumahole respectively. In a similar vein, it was a cadre from Mangaung who was one of the most trusted bodyguards for Ntate Mandela in particular and the Mandela family in general, a revolutionary named Oudie Modise. Mandela would frequently return to Mangaung, the place of birth of the ANC and the National Party. In recognition of the critical importance of Mangaung and its place in history, Councillor Brian Nakedi proposed to award the Freedom of the City of Bloemfontein to Mandela in 1996 and the city council unanimously passed the resolution to that effect. Indeed Madiba with striking humility obliged and accepted. Voortrekker Street was also renamed after this humble and visionary cadre Nelson Mandela while the Glass Palace municipal building later became known as the Bram Fischer Building. This occasion was graced by many from the Free State, including Premier Ivy Matsepe, NCOP member Winkie Direko, National Chairperson of Provinces Mosioua Patrick Lekota, Zingile Dingaan and Itumeleng Benny Kotsoane. ) Brian Nakedi is an insolvency practitioner, political economist, ANC member and Bloemfontein native. ) This is the second article of a four part series. Part three will be published next week.
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Study at home of higher education ARE you looking to further your career? To do so you need the right qualification. Damelin has exciting news for the community of the Free State wishing to obtain a qualification from a recognised institution. Damelin Bloemfontein offers accredited higher education diplomas and more. These qualifications are university equivalent and registered on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). What’s more, 2014 full-time and part-time registration is open, they have place for you. With 17 campuses nationwide, the Damelin brand is synonymous with class
and distinction. Their wide range of higher and further education and training qualifications are offered full time and part time, allowing you to pursue a degree, diploma, certificate, short or skills programme of your choice. If you are looking for the full college experience, then full-time study is the perfect option. You get the benefit of face-to-face learning, and the excitement of campus life. You can also enjoy Damelin’s host of campus activities, designed to make your campus experience memorable. If you are a full-time student with a valid learner’s
licence, the College Driver Programme is available to you. This programme enables you to practise basic parking and driving techniques under the guidance of a trained instructor. Damelin’s full-time qualifications fall in to their various faculties, including the Faculty of Commerce, Leisure and Information Technology; School of Business, Management and Corporate Training; School of Engineering (national nated diplomas) and much more. Their part-time school allows you to attend classes in the evenings or on Saturdays, so that you can continue to
work, earn and play. Damelin’s part-time school has a wide range of courses but are not limited to, Bookkeeping and Accounting; Business Administration; Information Technology; Human Resources; Tourism; Marketing and Management. Their goal is to provide an educational experience of the highest calibre. Their highly qualified academic staff and small classes are what you can expect when you register with Damelin. For further information, call Damelin on 051-430-8030, visit them at 88 Charlotte Maxeke Street or go to their website at www.damelin.co.za.
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Dressed up for ball THE Dr Viljoen High School held its Valentine’s ball on Friday at the school. Here is Sabata Ntlangoe and Masego Pali.
Photo: Martin Schwella
Nominations awaited for teachers DO you know of a teacher who has changed the lives of the people in his or her community? A teacher who has gone the extra mile, someone who made a difference in your life? Via Afrika Publishers, in partnership with the Department of Basic Education, would like to acknowledge such special people with the Via Afrika Publishers’ People’s Choice Award. The Via Afrika Publishers’ People’s Choice Award was established to honour and reward teachers who make a difference in their communities. Community members can nominate a teacher of their choice who made a difference in their life. The teacher must, however, still be actively teaching. Entries close on 27 February. A panel representing various stakeholders will adjudicate all entries and the provincial finalists and winner will be announced at the National Teacher Awards Ceremony. The call for nominations commenced on 1 February and ends on 27 February, both days inclusive. If Via Afrika Publishers are unable to reach any person or complete the verification process after drawing his/her entry for whatever reason, such person will be disqualified and another participant will be contacted under the same terms and conditions. Should any dispute arise in
relation to the interpretation of these competition rules, Via Afrika Publishers’ decision will be final and no correspondence will be entered into. All queries relating to this competition can be directed to Maria de Witt on 082-339-2687 during office hours on weekdays only. Email your entries to maria.dewitt@viaafrika.com or fax to 086-535-4036 or call Vuyani Jumba on 079-872-0533 or 073-403-4528. Entry forms can be obtained from M. Smith on 051-409-8383 or 083-297-9799 for entries from Bloemfontein or the Goldfields area. Entrants from the Eastern Free State can call F. Molema on 051-404-8645 or 079-503-5711 while Northern Cape entrants should call D. van Niekerk on 053-839-6500 or 083-792-9827 and 082-202-5188. Please take note that entries must be in English only. In the motivation, you should say what evidence you have that the person has done the important things you are nominating them for. This could be photographs of them in action, a testimonial from a school principal or community leader, or a newspaper article that has been written about them. As the nominator you must tell the person you are nominating him or her so that they can prepare evidence to support the entry.
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In crises God’s guidance leads to provision } Prophet Godfrey Thomas CRISES and changes can be a difficult part of life, but they also produce creativity and innovation. Therefore, crises can be the most creative times we have. Economic crisis, for example, should be the time when we see some of the greatest developments in our lives, our countries and our communities. I am going to use every situation to maximize my creativity; to make me think beyond my norm so that I can think in new ways. Psalm 37:23 states: The Lord guides people in the way they should go and protects those who please him.
A 3rd tested get their licences } André Damons MORE than 600 000 prospective drivers were tested for drivers’ licences and learners’ licences in the Free State during the past five years. The Free State Department of Police, Roads and Transport said in a statement almost 670 000 people have been tested over the last five years in the province. Between 1 April 2009 and January this year 88 422 people who were tested for their drivers’ licences passed, while 163 370 were not so lucky. This means an average of 50 000 people are tested for licences each year, says Saki Mohono, spokesperson for the Department of Police, Roads and Transport. According to him 217 537 people received their learners’ licences during the same time while 205 480 failed. On average almost 84 000 people are annually tested for their learners’ licences. “The department has experienced problems with many people who have appointments for their learners tests as well as their drivers licence tests but do not show up. “We ask people to cancel their appointments on time if they know they will not make it,” he says. According to Mohono more than 11 000 people had appointments during the said time, but never showed up for their appointments.
CUT kicks off 2014 PROF. THANDWA MTHEMBU, vice-chancellor and principal of the Central University of Technology (CUT), officially welcomed the new and existing students and staff members to the 2014 academic year. The opening ceremonies took place at the Welkom and Bloemfontein campuses where he also delivered his State of the University Address, a presentation that captures the achievements of the university as well as the key challenges that it faces. The vice-chancellor highlighted the culture of teaching and learning that has evolved from “usual teaching” to “less usual teaching”, which means being more open to new ideas or contemporary challenges arising from the social context in which quality of teaching and learning can improve in the process. “We now know that what students believe, influences how they learn, what they choose to learn and why. The scholarship of teaching and learning has helped us to ensure that our educators remain better prepared to meet the imperative (not a choice) of the challenges of educating students for personal, professional and civic life in the twenty-first century,” Mthembu says. This year marks a significance era for the institution as it celebrates 10 years as a University of Technology (UoT). Established in 2004 through the amalgamation of the former Technikon Free State and Welkom Campus of Vista University, CUT was born. “The change in designation to a UoT meant re-positioning itself to fit its purpose. The re-positioning called for the CUT to review its policies, plans, constitutions and manuals. This new medium-term vision statement was called Vision 2020. The strategy is meant to ensure that the CUT is fit to be a UoT as has been depicted. The first phase laid the solid foundation upon which the socio-economic development of the central region can be fully realised. The strategy is informed by the four pillars: plan, people, product and pennies. It has given birth to the concept of an A-team consisting of a group of more than 50 staff members and students who constantly contribute their “crazy ideas” towards its advancement,” Mthembu says.
This means that if you are doing your utmost best to walk in God’s will, whatever changes take place in your life, He has you covered. This statement also means that if you lose your job, it does not happen without God knowing it. When you are faithful to
God and obey His Word to the best of your ability, that so-called release from your job was actually an order. God will order your steps sometimes through what the world call crises. Consider this: The only way for Joseph to get to the throne of Egypt was through a crisis. His brothers threw him into a well and told his father that a wild animal had devoured him. However, Joseph already had a dream. He saw himself sitting on a throne, feeding his family. Joseph believed the dream more than his brothers’ hostility. I can imagine Joseph sitting in the well, thinking: This is not what God has in store for me. This is not my
destiny. So this has to be temporary. Crises in your life are temporary because God’s plan for your life is never a crisis. Joseph’s brothers sold him into slavery, but in God’s mind that was a free ride to the throne. In other words, some of us may be put in a well, a difficult situation; however, it is the right pit because our steps are guided by the Lord. Crises can lead to advancement; this is how the Lord works. Visit our ministry, Ruach HaKodesh Tabernacle, at house number 4949, Bloemside 2, Heidedal, or contact us on 051-304-4513 or ministryrht@gmail.com.
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Voters’ registration increased - IEC } Sidwell Guduka
A RECORD number of South Africans have registered to vote in the upcoming elections. According to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), over 25,3 million South Africans are registered and ready to vote in the national and provincial elections to take place on Wednesday, 7 May. The final registration weekend saw 1 259 560 new voters registering a fortnight ago. “The new registrations lifted the overall registration level from 76,9 % prior to the (final registration) weekend to 80,5 % of all eligible voters today. “Combined with the 1,1 million new voters who registered for the first time in November, some 2,3 million new voters will have been added onto voters’ roll for the first time since 8 November 2013. This is about 17 % higher than the target the Electoral Commission had set of 2 million,” Kate Bapela, IEC spokesperson, says. “Encouragingly, 79,89 % of all new registrations in the final registration weekend (1 006 260) are voters under the age of 30. This included 691 002 voters aged 20-29, 255 398 voters aged 18 and 19, and 59 860 voters aged between 16 and 17,” she adds.
Along with new registration, Bapela says, a further 1,48 million registered voters also used the final registration opportunity to change their voting station. “About 183 377 people re-registered at the same voting station. In total, just short of 3 million people visited our 22 263 voting stations during the final registration. That is 16 % higher than the 2,5 million who visited voting stations in November,” she explains. The upcoming elections will be the first time South Africans living and travelling abroad will be able to register to vote while overseas. “Registration has also been underway for overseas voters at South African diplomatic missions abroad. As of yesterday (last Tuesday) we had received 3 521 applications for registration. According to figures provided by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), we anticipate approximately 700 more applications are being
Eligible voters THE overall registration level against the estimated eligible population for the provinces is: ) Eastern Cape: 85,3% ) Free State: 85,8% ) Gauteng: 77,0% ) KwaZulu-Natal: 83,6% ) Limpopo: 81,0% ) Mpumalanga: 77,3% ) North West: 78,5% ) Northern Cape: 84,3% ) Western Cape: 77,8% couriered to us for capturing. Prisoner registration was also conducted at correctional service facilities throughout South Africa. This process resulted in 9 949 applications for registration by prisoners.” Bapela concludes.
‘The new registrations lifted the overall registration level from 76,9 % prior to the (final registration) weekend to 80,5 % of all eligible voters today.’ – Kate Bapela, IEC spokesperson
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Three issues must be addressed } Selloane Khalane OPPOSITION PARTIES want Premier Ace Magashule to discuss three critical issues in his State of the Province Address on Friday and to save the Free State from further descent. Eradicate poverty, create sustainable jobs and uproot corruption in the province are the major concerns raised by opposition parties ahead of the State of the Province Address. DA Free State leader Patricia Kopane said although the party acknowledged
Building completed MEMBERS of the community are invited to tour the newly-remodelled building of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Branch president, Shadrack Madibo, announced the open house would be held on Saturday from 10:00 until 17:00 at 2293 Section J, Next to the J Clinic (Difateng). People of all ages, faiths and backgrounds are welcome. The open house will include displays and informal tours of the facilities, as well as refreshments. “The open house will also be an opportunity for our friends and neighbours to see how we worship and implement our programmes for adults, youth and children. “We think everyone will find the worship and recreational facilities interesting, and we’d like to invite people in the community to come and see the chapel for themselves,” said Madibo. The chapel will seat 110 people, along with a recreational facility, five classrooms for instructional purposes and a kitchen. Local members donated time and money to help complete the chapel. All visitors are welcome to attend worship services in the building each Sunday at 10:00. Worldwide, the church has congregations in over 175 countries while in South Africa there are nearly 60 000 members in 152 congregations.
New varsity opens doors THE new Sol Plaatje University in the Northern Cape opened its doors for the first time for learning on Monday. The university has 105 students on its books, instead of the anticipated 120. The institution was launched in Kimberley last year by Higher Education and Training minister, Dr Blade Nzimande. It is one of the two new universities in the country. The other university is in Mpumalanga. Currently, the university provides for a Bachelor of Education, a diploma in Information Technology and one in Retail Management. Once completed, the university is expected to enrol about 5 000 students. At the moment, lectures are being delivered at the National Institute for Higher Education in Kimberley. Meanwhile, the Mpumalanga University is expected to open its doors for students today. According to the university’s chairman and head of academic affairs, Prof. Ramaranka Mogotlane, the institution has already admitted 160 students. Lectures will take place at the Siyabuswa College of Education in Siyabuswa and Lowveld Agricultural College in Mbombela. The establishment of the new universities will also go some way towards contributing to the National Development Plan goal of achieving an increase in higher education enrolments by 2030. – SAnews.gov.za
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setbacks caused by the apartheid legacy much still had to be done to combat inequality, poverty and unemployment. “Corruption in the province is denying people proper services,” Kopane told Volksblad, mother paper of Express. With Free State flagging the highest unemployment rate in the country, Kopane said Magashule should focus on creating sustainable employment and hold officials accused of corruption accountable. “There is no smoke without fire,” added the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) provincial spokesperson, Lucky Mongale.
Like the DA, EFF stressed the importance of creating jobs and dealing with service protests rocking the country. “Magashule must explain to the people why the Gupta’s were given millions for the Vrede Dairy Project while local farmers struggle to get funding,” Mongale said. Mongale challenged Magashule to suspend top government officials such as the Health MEC, Benny Malakoane, and the Lejweleputswa District mayor, Mathabo Leeto, who are facing corruption charges. Caska Mokitlane, the provincial leader of Cope, said the Free State government
should find ways to deal with the cashstrapped Health Department which is struggling with serious medication shortages. Mokitlane said Magashule should tell people whether his office had lodged criminal charges against officials implicated in the R140 million website tender given to Letlaka Media. This follows a request by the Finance minister, Pravin Gordhan, to the Free State Office of the Premier to lay criminal charges against individuals implicated in tenders awarded to Letlaka Media.
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SOME of the spectators who came to enjoy the car-spinning spectacle.
Photos: Jabulani Dlamini
JOBURG-BASED MAGESH wowed the crowd with his drifting skills.
SHERDAS DINKO spins his BMW.
Spectacular spinning GENERAL MASI’S birthday spin fest was held on Saturday at the Kempston Truck Stop in Ferreira, Bloemfontein. Express was there and Jabulani Dlamini took some pictures of the action.
JEFF JAMES, a veteran of car-spinning from Johannesburg, was also there.
BMW HEAVEN: The BMW 3-Series box shape, commonly known in the townships as Gusheshe, is the most popular car used by car-spinners.
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GENERAL SOLLY SHOKE, THE CHIEF OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL DEFENCE FORCE INVITES THE COMMUNITY OF MANGAUNG TO TAKE TO THE STREETS ON FRIDAY, 21 FEBRUARY 2014 AS WE CELEBRATE ARMED FORCES DAY. The SANDF will display a wide range of specialised military vehicles and equipment, such as Olifant Combat Tanks, Rooikat Armoured Cars, G 6 Self Propelled Guns, Ratel Infantry Combat Vehicles and many other specialist vehicles. The convoy of approximately 70 vehicles will move from the Air Force Base Bloemspruit on a route through Mangaung, while being escorted by various military aircraft. The convoy will, amongst others, move through Heidedal, Rocklands, Bochabela, Fleurdal, Fichardtpark, Bloemfontein CBD and end in Tempe Military Base. SEE MAP OF ROUTES THAT WILL BE FOLLOWED BETWEEN12H00 -14H00 OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.dod.mil.za
CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY
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PERSONAL SEVICES CATERING & VENUES 1401
VENUES
available at showgrounds for weddings, functions and special shows. We can also assist you with tablecloths, cutlery, crockery, draping, etc. Premises also available on long term. Contact Juanita at tel. 051 448 9894/5/6.
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NALEDI TENTS HIRE: Tents for all occasions. Weddings, funerals and corporate events. From R420 only. Cell: 078 294 8662.
HERBALISTS 1435
DR MSWAI OKELLO NOW IN FREE STATE *Looking for a permanent solution to your problem? Dr Okello is now here! He checks through the mirror and all his medicines are guaranteed for: *Love spell*Bringing back lost lover spell*Lucky spell*Marriage proposal spell*Removing bad luck*Winning casino/ lotto/poker*Getting children*Court cases*Revenge spell*Marry me spell *Men's sexual problems *Bad debts Go to: www.mswaiokello.co.za or call 072 261 3864. Follow us on Facebook and WhatsApp. 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.
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FLATS TO RENT 3250
Flats to let: Generaal De Wet: R4 100 p.m. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, openplan kitchen, parking under building. Available immediately. W&E excluded. Phone Christelle 072 876 1666.
Outside flat to let: Open-plan bachelor. Ehrlich Park. Available immediately. R2 500 p.m. Contact 083 416 9767.
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Training and Education: Home-based Care course. First Aid course, HIV/AIDS counselling, Child Care. Call 083 768 9392. FOR SALE
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O kgathetse ke dikoloto? Letsetsa Alice 083 763 9109.
FOR SALE 3201
Phase 2: R220 000. 2 bedr, bathr, lounge, kitchen. Deposit of R20 000. Botshabelo (E): R140 000. 2 bedr, bathr, lounge, kitchen. Blomanda: R420 000 2 bedroom, bath and shower, lounge, kitchen. Brenda 082 042 2837. Hospital Park: R1 250 000. 4 bedr, lounge, dining, swimming-pool, newly renovated kitchen. Phase 3: R 190 000 cash. 4 bedr, lounge, kitchen. Selfbuilt house, roof needs a little bit of attention. Big house with fenced yard. Phase 3: R130 000 cash. 3 bedr, lounge, kitchen, garage. Call 051 430 9177 / 071 492 0355.
Brandfort: R980 000. Small farm. 21,6 ha, nice 3-bedr house, lots of water, 15 ha ploughable land, 10 km from town. Ideal to farm with chickens. Call Martin 082 397 8650.
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INCREASE YOUR INCOME: We want marketers in each town across the Free State, part time or full time. Send your CV to: PFA - 1 Life Direct Fax: 086 226 8868 Attention: Collin or phone 051 448 1366.
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CO2 contract welder wanted. 1-2 years' experience. Bilingual. Please send CVs to krauten@global.co.za Installation technician wanted. Canopy and bakkie accessories installation experience essential Valid driver's licence Bilingual Please send CV to krauten@global.co.za New company looking for vibrant and energetic matriculants, age 18 - 27. Call 083 960 9829 / 078 355 6929. JHB company is opening a new branch in BFN: Age 18 29 yrs training provided for free. Call Ben 061 036 0736 / 084 842 7815. Qualified electrician wanted. 2-3 years' experience. Driver's licence. Computer skilled. Bilingual. Please send CVs to krauten@global.co.za We need 10 people to fill our team of consultants. Salary neg. after training. Call 084 283 2654 for appointment.
HOUSES FOR SALE 3275
GENERAL & HOME SERVICES
Na o na le mathata a dikoloto? Letsetsa Betty 072 822 1029.
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SECURITY 1865
SPECIAL! Free alarms. Free installation. For only R359 pm. Full package, t's and c's apply. Madebe Security CIP for Chubb Security: 0727803424. BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITIES 2415
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Bfn Fashion Academy Come and learn how to make a shirt. Course 11 13 Feb. (09:00 - 12:00). For the working person: 10, 13 (17:00 - 20:00) and 15 Feb. (09:00 - 12:00). Call 051 430 6261.
ENTREPRENEURS! Sell Minigeza/hot water. SMS postal details to: 083 954 1910. Lindsay@intekom.co.za www.minigeza.com
Brandfort: R420 000. Nice 3-bedr, beautiful kitchen, new bathroom, pool, double garage, devil's fork. Call Martin 082 397 8650. Bloemside: Private sale. 3 bedrooms, open-plan lounge, carport, fencing. R495 000. Call 072 780 3424. Grasslands: R610 000. 3-bedroom house with lounge, dining, 2 bathrooms and lock-up garage. Chris 083 260 4050. Re/Max. BAYSWATER: R980 000. 3 large bedr, dining, lounge, TV room, pantry, full bathr, carport, storeroom, etc. Hester 051 433 3363/Ellanie 082 566 3520. HOUSES TO LET 3270
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Grassland: 3 bedr, kitchen, 2 bathr, 2 living areas, garage, with devil's fork fence. R5 500 p.m. 082 701 3480
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D'METRI MOTORS FSP 28260 Tel. 051 447 1400/ 051 430 1833. VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.dmetri.co.za
SMALLHOLDINGS 3320
MARTINDALE: R978 000. House and flat. Fertile soil, lots of water, variety fruit trees and vegetables. Anna 073 We buy and sell quality 813 9855. Rawson. used vehicles EMPLOYMENT
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The National Museum, Bloemfontein, an agency of the Department of Arts and Culture, invites applications for the following vacancies: Head of Department Education: Minimum requirements: B.Sc. degree in Science or Biology with a postgraduate certificate in Education and at least 10 years' practical educational experience. Intern - Oliewenhuis Art Museum: Minimum requirements: Visual Art-related degree or diploma and an interest in South African Art and heritage (this fixed-term position is funded by VANSA). Requirements, key performance areas and application forms available at www.nasmus.co.za under Vacancies. Closing date for both vacancies: 2 March 2014. Enquiries: Cobus van Rensburg 051 447 9609 or hr@nasmus.co.za
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FLATS FOR SALE 3255
WILLOWS: R356 383. 2 bedr, 1 bathr, secure parking. Excellent investment! Karl 084 776 0812. Rawson.
Vacancies for bike drivers at prestige courier company. Requirements: Grade 12 and Code A1 bike licence with no criminal record. Fax 1-page-CV to 051 448 6895 before 24 Feb. 2014.
HAIR/BEAUTY 3685
Justine: Fantastic beauty products for women. Earn great commission. SMS name and address to 083 805 1342.
MEDICAL
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GENERAL NOTICES 4010
121 APPLICATION TO THE COMMISSIONER OF THE CIPC Please take notice that Lebohang Paulus Mocwa intends to make application to the Commissioner of CIPC for the restoration of Makgulo General Trading 2007/072267/23. 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 publication thereof. PO Box 429, Pretoria 0001.
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DDIRECTORATE: SOCIAL ORGANISATION AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT (FREE STATE)
SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: PROVINCIAL PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION Salary: R212 106 per annum (Level 8) (Ref. S8/3/2014/264)
Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree/National Diploma in Office Management/Public Management/Public Administration or an equivalent • 2-3 years’ experience • Supervisory experience • Ability to manage budget and finance • Ability to liaise at different levels of management • Ability to perform supply chain management • Knowledge of public finance and management policies and regulations • Knowledge about the functions of switchboard • Know and apply financial procedures, Treasury Regulations and Basic Accounting System (BAS) • Financial management skills • Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills • Interpersonal skills • Liaison skills • Project management skills • Decision-making skills • Computer literacy • Multi-tasking skills. Duties: • Ensure proper control of departmental assets at all times • Manage assets verification in the Provincial Office/Directorate continuously • Analyse risk with regard to supply chain management as required • Apply supply chain management policies, procedures and guidelines on a daily basis • Compile budget report monthly • Perform a variety of administration tasks pertaining to rendering of administrative support to line functionaries • Manage cleaning services maintenance daily • Organise accommodation and office accommodation arrangements for the Department and the Provincial Office • Allocate parking in the Provincial Office • Ensure the smooth running of personnel function in the office at all times • Perform any other task that may be assigned from time to time • Supervise the typing, registry, cell phone and telephone function • Manage photocopy operation • Supervise staff allocated to the division continuously • Manage the telephone system in the Provincial Office • Ensure that power is maintained • Write letters and submissions. Note: All race and gender groups are encouraged to apply. Enquiries: Ms ML Mogadime, tel. (051) 400-4200 The suitable candidate will be selected with the intention of promoting representivity as contemplated in the relevant component’s Employment Equity Plan. The Department reserves the right not to appoint any applicant to this position and to conduct preemployment security screening. We are a zero tolerance to fraud and corruption Department and we urge you to report any suspicions of fraud and corruption to the National Anti-corruption Hotline (NACH): 0800 701 701. Applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department, and should be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed) and certified copies of qualifications, service certificates, driver’s licence and Identification Document. Applicants with foreign qualifications must submit a SAQA evaluation report on the qualification. Non-SA citizens must attach a certified copy of proof of permanent residence in South Africa. In addition to completing the Z83, applicants are required to disclose any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other adverse allegations or investigation against them. Applicants must also provide the full names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least 3 referees. Failure to submit the requested documents may result in your application not being considered (applications lacking evidence of relevant experience will not be considered). If you apply for more than one post in the Department, please submit a separate application form for each post. Applicants will be expected to be available for selection interviews at a time, date and place as determined by the Department. If you have not been contacted for an interview within 3 months of the closing date, please assume that your application was not successful. Correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only. PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to: The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform, by e-mail: jobfs@ruraldevelopment.gov.za or hand deliver it to the 3rd Floor, 136 SA Eagle Building, Charlotte Maxeke Street, for the attention of: Human Resource Management. Posted applications will not be considered. Closing date: 28 February 2014 Applications will not be considered after the closing date. Kone Solutions K22230
To develop and manage a system of national parks that represents the biodiversity, landscapes and associated heritage assets of South Africa for the sustainable use and benefit of all.
WORKING FOR LAND BIODIVERSITY SOCIAL PROJECTS (BSP) GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL PARK
Grain Field Chickens has these opportunities at their Reitz Abattoir:
Warehouse & Dispatch Manager (Night Shift)
ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
Paterson C2 salary scale: R13 232.78 per month (total cost to company) This position is on contract up to the end of 31 March 2016, renewable on mutual agreement and further funding. Key performance areas: • Assist in strategic and operational planning • Coordinate and mentor contractors and workers • Map and quantify project contracts • Manage the contract tender process • Be responsible for in-field monitoring of contract/work sites of WfL teams • Ensure and coordinate contractor training, supervision and capacity building • Be responsible for quality control and production control of contract and task-based operations • Ensure compliance with WfL standards/norms and Health and Safety requirements • Manage the equipment and stores • Assist in the monitoring and submitting of reports on WfL contracting progress, including GIS-based data capture and formal reporting • Financial and administrative management of WfL projects • Organise and assist with community programmes • Awareness with regard to the programme. Requirements: • Diploma in Nature Conservation or equivalent natural science degree would be an advantage • 1 year’s project management experience will be an added advantage • Code 08 driver’s licence is essential • Computer literacy is essential • Knowledge and understanding of Occupational Health and Safety essential • Fluency in the local language will be an added advantage.
FIELD ASSISTANT
B4 band salary: R6 329.46 per month + R1 923.00 housing if the incumbent is staying outside the park The above position is a fixed-term contract position up to the end of 31 March 2016. Key performance areas: • Assist with management and implementation of all standards and procedures according to the contractual agreements between the different funding organisations • Assist with management of HR as well as logistical resources within the projects • Assist with the management of the administration of project according to the requirements of different funding organisations • Assist with the management of all contractors allocated to the projects • Map and quantify all BSP projects • Assist in managing contract tender process • Assist and manage the equipment and stores • Assist with community programmes. Minimum requirements: • Grade 12 Certificate • Code 08 driver’s licence • Computer literacy in MS Office • 2 years’ experience with contracting teams/management of personnel will be an advantage • Health and Safety and a First Aid Level 2 Certificate will be added advantages • National Diploma in Nature Conservation will be an added advantage. Please send your application, accompanied by a detailed CV, covering letter and certified copies of qualifications, to Gosiame Moloisane at fax: (012) 344-1613 or e-mail: Gosiame.moloisane@sanparks.org or post to PO Box 787, Pretoria 0001. (E-mails are preferred. Please state the relevant post title in the subject line.) Closing date: 28 February 2014 If you have not had any response within 14 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful. SANParks subscribes and is committed to the principles of employment equity and equal opportunities, and appointment will be made in terms of SANParks’ Employment Equity policy. Preference will be given to PDI/HDSA candidates. 643 Leyds Street Muckleneuk 0002 www.humanjobs.co.za
PO Box 787 Pretoria 0001
Tel. (012) 426-5000
Central Reservations: (012) 428-9111 reservations@sanparks.org www.sanparks.org Human Communications 106624
Req: • ND/NC in Logistics an adv • Min 2 yrs appropriate exp in FMCG industry • Can function alone, responsibly and in a structured manner • Good computer + comm skills • Can work extended/abnormal hrs • Can continuously add value.
Maintenance Electrician (3 Posts)
Req: • Min N3/NQF4 • Valid Sec 23 Trade Cert in Elec issued by accredited inst • Wireman’s Lic an adv • PLC + VSD exp and able to read elec plans • Computer skills (Windows 7 + PC and rel electronics programming) • Min 3 yrs in FMCG in maintenance • Familiar with high- + low-voltage conn • Can work alone and in team, identify + solve problems • Comm skills + good people relations • Can work under pressure + extended hrs • Own reliable transport • Medical fitness • Prepared to relocate to Reitz.
Maintenance Fitter (2 Posts)
Req: • Min N3/NQF4 or BTech Mech Eng/equiv • 3 yrs exp after obtaining qual in Mech Services • Min 3 yrs in FMCG in maintenance • Familiar with high+ low-voltage conn • Can work alone and in team, identify + solve problems • Comm skills + good people relations • Can work under pressure + extended hrs • Own reliable transport • Medical fitness • Prepared to relocate to Reitz. Market-related rem packages are offered + can be structured. Enq: Andre Botha 087 358 8413. Full CV to cv@vkb.co.za or fax: 086 687 3948 (clearly quote post title) before 28 Feb 2014. Only cand’s that meet req’s will be considered. If no correspondence within 1 month of closing, please accept application as unsuccessful. Human Communications 106503
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Deadline for bookings and material of auctions will be Friday before 12:00.
Contact Naomi on 051 404 7839
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Players rewarded for work
FROM the left are Ludwig Koekemoer, Reinhard Bezuidenhoud, Wian van Zyl and André Bester. Photo: Supplied
Danone Nations Cup here THE Danone Nations Cup will take place again this year. All primary schools across the country are requested to participate in the biggest youth football tournament in the world by entering their u.12 teams in the competition. The closing date for entries is on 27 March. The tournament will kick off in early April in the nine provinces of Mzansi. The games begin at cluster level. The winners of these levels will then progress to regional finals. The winners of the regional finals will battle it out for the title of the provincial champions. All the teams who win the provincial championships will book their places in the national finals. Here the overall winners will be determined. The lads who will emerge as national winners will be representing South Africa at the Danone Nations Cup World Finals in Brazil later this year. In South America, they will be playing against fellow future stars from 32 countries. Last year’s national winners, the Daniye Primary School of Mpumalanga, won flight tickets to represent Mzansi in the World Finals in London in the United Kingdom. To obtain entry forms, schools should contact Themba Tshabalala, SASFA national coordinator, on 084-290-0602. He can also be emailed at themba.tshabalala@safa.net.
EYES ON THE BALL: Sandile Mhlaba (right) of the Daniye Primary School tussles for the ball with a player from Argentina during last year’s Danone Nations World Finals in London. Photo: Charlie Forgham-Bailey
Siwelele to meet THE Bloemfontein Celtic Supporters Club in Jacobsdal will gather at the Ratanang Sports Complex on Saturday at 10:00. Celtic fans from surrounding areas are invited to the meeting. For full details, contact Leslie Montshiwa on 076-505-0526 or 082-868-7776.
THE batsmen Reinhard Bezuidenhoud and Wian van Zyl, both of Grey College (Secondary), have been recognised as outstanding achievers in the Coca-Cola T20 School Challenge. Reinhard managed an impressive 115 not out against the Richardtpark High School and Wian scored 75 not out against the Centre of Excellence. Coca-Cola South Africa and Cricket South Africa (CSA) grant this honour to players who excel in the competition and they are awarded a special commemorative cap and a certificate marking the occasion. Both pupils are now in gr. 12
and both see themselves playing cricket next year, although not professionally. “Both are dedicated hard working players which is why they achieved this great honour,” says André Bester, Master of Cricket. “Besides their hard work, they both have great attitudes on and off the field. “They have made Grey College proud,” he adds. Reinhard was selected to attend the 2013 Free State Coca-Cola Khaya Majola Cricket Week trials but fell ill and could not attend. “He was extremely disappointed as it is every cricketer’s dream to play in the tournament. But
receiving this award has made up for it,” Bester says. The Coca-Cola T20 Schools Challenge is about making heroes, explains Fetsi Mbele, Coca-Cola South Africa marketing assets manager. “This grassroots tournament is where heroes are unearthed and they then progress through to the Coca-Cola Khaya Majola Cricket Week, an annual tournament, sponsored by Coca-Cola South Africa for over 30 years. It has to date produced over 200 Protea players.” The final of the competition will be played in Bloemfontein on 28 February.
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DEPRESSED: The Toyota Cheetahs players were dejected when their match against the Lions ended at the Free State Stadium on Saturday.
Coach: Team will bounce back } Sidwell Guduka COACH NAKA DROTSKÉ admits it was disappointing for the Toyota Cheetahs to start their Super Rugby season on a low note. Despite leading 10-9 at halftime, the Free State side ultimately fell short of their bid to notch up their first win of the campaign following Saturday’s 20-21 defeat to the Lions
at home. “It was a very disappointing performance by us. We created a lot of try-scoring opportunities, but we couldn’t convert them, especially in the first half. There were three or four tries that at this level you need to finish – but we failed to bury them. So I’m very disappointed,” Drotské says. “I thought we were in control of the game. We had about a 65% possession in the first
half and we had territory. We also had a lot of try scoring chances, but we only scored one. In the second half, we allowed them to get back into the game. I must say bad discipline let us down,” he adds. The coach believes his side will bounce back to winning ways sooner than later. “Our loss to the Lions was a big wake-up call for us. We are now focusing on the next match. The quicker we move on, the better.
Photo: Conrad Bornman
We still have 15 matches to go and anything can still happen,” Drotské says. The Cheetahs welcome the Vodacom Blue Bulls to the Free State Stadium on Friday. The visitors were humbled 31-16 by the Sharks in their season opener in Durban this past weekend. The match starts at 19:10. ) To win tickets to the game, visit www.express-news-co.za.