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Celtic club not for sale
‘Absolutely no truth in rumours’ } Sidwell Guduka
SMILING ON CAMERA: Khumbulani Konco, the CEO of Bloemfontein Celtic.
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KHUMBULANI KONCO, the CEO of Bloemfontein Celtic, has poured cold water on speculation that the club is up for sale. Some media reports claimed that the Free State outfit was unofficially up for sale – something that Konco has categorically denied. In a chat with Express, Konco said: “The Bloemfontein Celtic Football Club is not for sale. There is absolutely no truth in this rumour. We have had no meetings with anyone about a sale; we don’t know who the source of the rumour is.” Phunya Sele Sele, who finished sixth on the table last season, will kick off their new league campaign against Mpumalanga Black Aces away on the weekend of 8 to 10 August. That particular fixture will be followed up by back-to-back epic battles against Orlando Pirates at home and an away trip to Kaizer Chiefs in mid-August. Their last fixture of the season will see them travel to Johannesburg for a date with Moroka Swallows on 9 May. Before the league gets underway, the side owned by Jimmy Augousti will come face to face with Bidvest Wits in the MTN8 Cup in early August. Meanwhile, Celtic have parted
ways with Johannes Motlhaping and Tsietsi Mahoa. Both players have been released. Clayton Daniels, who was named Player of the Season by the club last season, will not kick a Celtic ball in the upcoming season as he has joined Supersport United on a permanent deal. Musa Nyatama went back to Mamelodi Sundowns when his loan contract with Siwelele expired at the end of the previous campaign. The Bloemfontein side have strengthened their squad by roping in Ruben Cloete who joined from Maritzburg United. He has penned a two-year deal with the ambitious club. “Cloete is a very experienced player having played for the likes of Free State Stars and Orlando Pirates and the club is very happy to have signed the player,” said Konco on Bloemfontein Celtic’s official website. Celtic players are set to return to work on 25 June to prepare for the new season. Asked about their plans for the season ahead, Konco, said: “We are still on holiday at the moment. We will outline our plans for the new season when we reopen.” ) Follow Express on Twitter @Express_News03. ) Like our Facebook page Express-News.
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Bad credit: Clear the slate
} Wanga Dlepu THE Credit Amnesty of 2014 gives the South African consumer yet another chance to start on a new slate and join the economic mainstream. This goal is achieved by clearing or removing default listings from the consumer’s credit bureau profile. However, it is emphasised that only the paid-up default listing and paid-up judgement listings will be removed. Yes, of course the other miscellaneous notations like bad payer, slow payer, et cetera will be removed. First, you have to know that presently there are four major credit bureaus operating in South Africa. With “major” it means that these credit bureaus are used by major credit providers like banks, retail stores, motor finance and mortgage or housing finance institutions to assess your application for credit or finance. Each credit bureau holds information that is not entirely the same as the other credit bureau because they receive information from different credit providers. These credit bureaus are the holders of the information that is targeted to be removed through the credit amnesty bill. Therefore, it goes without saying that if you are to stand up and say you have a clean credit record, all listings on all major credit bureaus must be updated and cleared. What you hear is that all the aforementioned negative information will be “automatically removed” from your credit record. What you do not hear is that you have to be involved or initiate some action to ensure that your credit profile benefits fully. ) For more information contact finance.union@yahoo.com, on twitter @nfw_union, or the National Financial Wellness Union on Facebook. ) Dlepu is an independent financial advisor and chairperson of the Financial Wellness Union.
THE Free State Tourism Authority (FSTA) has taken to social media to share and interact with communities and market the province. Due to the success of their I love Free State Facebook page, which has seen hundreds of pictures being submitted by their fans to showcase the beauty of the Free State, this prompted the FSTA to run the Capture the Free State Competition to encourage Free Staters to travel and take unique pictures. The FSTA in all its efforts has recorded over 60 000 fans to their page and has recorded an average 100 000 to 150 000 views a week over the period of a year since the establishment of their Facebook page. At a recent media briefing FSTA chief executive officer, Dhilosen Pillay, when asked how the move to social networking platforms worked in terms of getting people to talk about the province, said they were getting a positive response from both the industry and the public. “We are getting a lump response from the industry itself and a lump response from the public. We need to understand that social media is the way to go and we have capitalised on it and utilised the I Love Free State page as a vehicle to promote the province as a tourist destination,” he said. The Capture the Free State competition saw members of the public who travelled the province submit pictures they had taken on their travels and in turn, fans of the “I love Free State” page would then vote for the best photo. The top three photos, as voted by the fans of the page, were Sean Konig for his image of the road leading to Platberg in the region of Harrismith which was voted the winner and earned him R5 000. Second place with prize-money of R3 000 went to Aleeta Wales and in third place is Lillian Arnold who won R2 000. “The FSTA is on course and more social media platforms will be introduced to enable the entity to communicate to a wider pool of people and introduce the province to diverse markets,” said Khotso Thole, FSTA marketing manager. ) Visit www.express-news.co.za to hear a video interview with FSTA board chairperson, Dhilosen Pillay.
ALEETA WALES (left) is handed her cheque for second place in the FSTA’s Capture the Free State Competition by FSTA board chairperson, Dhilosen Pillay. Photo: Jabulani Dlamini
WINNER: Sean Konig's image of the highway leading to Platberg in the region of Harrismith won first prize. Photo: Sean Konig
SECOND PLACE: Aleta Wales and her image of the beautiful landscape on the road to Verkykerskop near Warden came in second in the competition. Photo: Aleta Wales
THIRD PLACE: In third place is the picture of the cosmos flowers with the Maluti Mountain Range in the background, taken by Lillian Arnold. Photo: Lillian Arnold
Joslyn aims to help JOSLYN FREDERICKS has recently been chosen as Mrs Heidedal. Fredericks says her main focus for this year will be uplifting young girls in Heidedal in order for them to develop their personal image. She says she will also work closely with Sisterhood, the organisation responsible for the competition.
“The organisation is actively involved in the community of Heidedal with the aim of building up the social life of young people in the community,” she says. There were 11 finalists in the competition and Gargerienne Green and Nicolene Butler were the first and second princess respectively.
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Hís struggle is against illiteracy } Sidwell Guduka WHILE some former political prisoners and activists moan because they failed to secure influential government positions either because of age or unpopularity, others are making waves. Flaxman Qoopane, a seasoned writer, journalist, poet and activist, who has contributed greatly to African literature and academia at large, survives on his love for books. The 59-year-old writer from Hillside View, Bloemfontein, spent 13 years in Tanzania as an ANC exile. While there, he carved his niche writing short stories and protest poetry. He always had a dream of owning a library one day, and his dream became true when he established his own Qoopane Literary Gallery and children’s library in his area in 2011. Qoopane Literary Services publishes and promotes books by budding writers as well as his own books. “Literature is in my blood. I always travel to exhibitions throughout the country to showcase the work by well-known Free State writers such as KPD Maphalla, James Moiloa and many other writers. “My exhibitions are dominated by newspaper cuttings as I’m a journalist by profession. I love newspapers. I love magazines. I love books. And I believe for someone to be able to love books
‘The role of libraries is so important that no words are sufficient to describe the superb joy they provide.’ – Flaxman Qoopane
BOOKWORM: Flaxman Qoopane has a love for books. and newspapers, they first have to know the writers of those items,” Qoopane tells Express. He says the reason for opening
a library in his yard is to develop a culture of reading among the children in his community. “As a writer I have always
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found libraries a vital part of my existence. As a young man I used to regularly borrow and read great books written on the world
of literature and writing. So, I decided to open a library in order to develop a culture of reading among the children in my area. A lot of children come to my library after school to do their homework,” he says. “The role of libraries is so important that no words are sufficient to describe the superb joy they provide. “Put very simply, they are repositories of virtually all our existence,” he adds. Qoopane, who went into exile in 1976 and returned in 1992, previously worked as a journalist for the Daily Sun and he has contributed many articles to magazines and newspapers in South Africa and in Tanzania. ) For more stories and photos, visit www.express-news.co.za.
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Ho fokola hwa dikamano ka malapeng BOPHELONG re na le talente tse fapaneng, tseo ka tsona re kgonang ho ntshetsa maphelo a rona pele. Ba bang talente tsa bona ke ho raha bolo, ba bang botaki, mmino, mesuwe jwalo jwalo. Ke tadimme ka hloko taba e ngongorehisang maikutlo, eleng taba ya ho etsa talente tsa batho ba bang tsa rona. Re qetella re iphumana re fatela morao jwalo ka dikgoho ka lebaka la hore re batla ho tshwana le bo mangmang. Ebang o sa abelwa ntho, okeke wa kgona ho e phethahatsa kapa ya o phedisa jwalo ka motho a e abetsweng. Ha re e dulele majwana; sesosa sa taba ena ke hore re na le batho bao eleng dithatohatsi tsa
rona bophelong, haholoholo bao re lakatsang ho tshwana le bona. Sena ha se bolele hore re tlamehile ho latela seo ba se etsang. Mohlala; ha o na le thatohatsi ya sebapadi sa bolo ya maoto, ha ho bolele hore le wena okaba sebapadi sa bolo ya maoto, kapa o se o tlamehile ho latela talente eo. Motho eo o moo hobane papadi ya bolo ya maoto ke talente ya hae. O ka bona hore wena talente ya hao ke ho ba rakgwebo, empa o phirimelleditswe ke hore o na le thatohatsi e itseng, e etsang ho itseng. Bathong ba batjha, tshusumelletso eba kgolo ho latela mokgupi oo re ikamahanyang le ona. Bo mphato ba rona ba qetella ba e
Bathong ba batjha, tshusumelletso eba kgolo ho latela mokgupi oo re ikamahanyang le ona. Bo mphato ba rona ba qetella ba e na le kgahlamelo e kgolo diqetong tseo re di nkang ho latela seo re batlang ho iphumana rele sona.
A re bueng David Kareli Social Observer na le kgahlamelo e kgolo diqetong tseo re di nkang ho latela seo re batlang ho iphumana rele sona. Qetellong ya letsatsi, o tla be o setse o le mong, mme o ahile serobe phiri ese e jele. O bona jwang hore na talente kapa neho ya hao ke efe? O bona ka lerato la ha ho ntho eo o ratang ho e etsa, eseng eo o lakatsang ho e etsa. Mohlala; o rata ho taka, moo oleng teng o tshwere pene le pampiri o taka ditshwantsho tse tlang ka hloohong ya hao. Sena se bolela hore botaki bo ka tloha ele neo le bonono ba hao, empa sena se o siretse hobane o lakatsa ho ipona o bina. Ho tshwana le motho ya lakatsang hoba mosuwe, empa a itseba hore o na le letswalo la ho ema ka pele ho batho, le hore o motle haholo ka ho betla le ho tjhesa tshepe. Motho ya jwalo o sitwa ho hlokomela hore talente ya hae ke ho sebetsa ka tshepe,
mme aka kgona le ho etsa dithuto tsa mosebetsi wa tsepe dikolong tse fanang ka wona, mme sena se mo tswele molemo. Mohlalefi e mong o kile are; “Bophelong ba hao ha o ka etsa ntho eo o e ratang, okeke wa hlola o sebetsa bophelo ba hao bohle”. Sena se bolela hore le ha o ka iphumana o itshebetsa kapa o sebelletsa motho, o keke wa ikutlwa eka o a sebetsa hobane otlabe o etsa seo o se ratang. Mooko wa taba yaka ke ona; lekola talente kapa neho ya hao, o se iphumane o lelekisa talente tsa batho ba bang. Wa qetella o suha rapo la puleng, phalo ese e eme le lesemela, bothata ele ba kobo ya kgomo ho taboha. Ere ke di behe mohatla kgwiti mona. Ke Motaung Wa Rampai ya reng, mehoma mobung, tjhaba sa Rantsho se none. *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. *Where necessary Express edits some columns - Ed.
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Letters in response
‘Lebollo’ no joke LEHLOHONOLO MAHASE, in response to last week’s A re bueng column on lebollo, writes: NOT even our government respects the tradition of the blacks. Everything that blacks do, is wrong. They send inspectors to the mophato without knowing that those people babolotse. There are rules that everyone has to follow before you enter mophato. It is sad to see our fathers’ tradition being taken as a joke. I wish I could do something for people to respect lebollo. ) Before we even get to government’s intervention, we as black people need to take our own culture and rituals seriously – Ed.
Issue a problem KHOMOTSO MOTHIBI, commenting on A re bueng titled “Mosadi wa bobedi”: I HAVE a twin and we are 25 years old and our dad has now taken a second wife. The problem is the second wife drinks a lot and influences our dad to drink a lot as well and they squander all their money. We wanted to thank Express for addressing this issue.
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SA in dire need of start-up CEOs IT seems as if the career path less travelled in South Africa is that of the tech start-up CEO who can pilot a company to dazzling paydays, sell it and do it all over again in a next venture: The mythical creature known as the South African serial CEO. Israel claims to have more serial entrepreneurs per capita than any other country in the world. You certainly also find them in America, the UK and Sweden, where there are vibrant start-up cultures. They create success and action and have the impact that amazes and influences other people, leaving behind a trail of profitable companies. But where are they in South Africa? South Africa’s big shots One of the most celebrated serial start-up CEOs is Elon Musk, a South African-born superstar in Silicon Valley. His first company, Zip2’s successful sale to Compaq was followed by X.com that became PayPal and was sold to eBay for $1,5 billion. Musk pocketed a modest $165 million from this transaction alone. Musk is currently occupied by his ventures, SpaceX and Tesla. He has also recently launched SolarCity and is exploring the Hyperloop concept for commercial purposes. He joins the ranks of South Africans like Willem van Biljon, who started Mosaic Software, sold it, then built Amazon.com’s Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), sold it and started Nimbula, sold
it and is now the CEO of Takealot.com that raised just over R1 billion for expansion in the past few weeks. We can also talk about Vinny Lingham, Pieter de Villiers, and many others alike. At their December 2013 Executive of the Year awards, the Silicon Valley Business Journal commented on four of their top five winners in a surprising manner: “Here’s something interesting about our executive of the year awards, something that hadn’t occurred to us at the time that these four executives were selected – they are all originally from South Africa.” The event boasts competition from the likes of Google founder, Larry Page. Still a long way to go So, we know that South Africans can do it and that they are somewhere out there doing it. But South Africa is still very far from the booming start-up activity observed in university towns like Cambridge, Leuven, Boston and, of course, the Silicon Valley region. These areas have become the innovation capitals of the world, with companies spinning out of universities into a whirlpool of collaboration between academia, industry and government. A highly-developed ecosystem for technology transfer springs from this interaction that sees investors, multi-national companies and entrepreneurs from outside the university flocking to the area.
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As a result, business incubators, accelerators, science parks, jobs, acquisitions and all the other elements of a successful entrepreneurial ecosystem naturally arise. Within this wonderful mixture of activity you’ll find a pool of brilliant CEOs who want to do it over and over again. Bring the challenge and they will do the rest. Our local universities have been producing world-class technologies for years, but only a few of these innovations have spawned new companies. One can ponder for hours on the many reasons for this, but it is certain that a key ingredient is our missing South African serial CEO.
who couldn’t land the big bank job and had to tinker away in Mother’s garage to make ends meet. It was certainly nothing to aspire to. Self-employment – how dreadful! The current chairperson of a large financial institution once scolded Bishops boy and UCT alumnus Mark Shuttleworth telling him: “Your parents paid dearly for a good education and look what you are doing! You should be grateful towards them and get a proper job.” We all know the end of that story. Perhaps our fear of failure overrides our adventurous side. Our society seems to be highly unforgiving toward failures and the “tarnished” individuals involved with it. In the United States, failure means excellent experience and is a badge of honour on a CV. Whatever the reason, the bottom line is that entrepreneurship is still not aspirational in the South African culture.
The thrill of taking risks We know they are out there and that some of them thrive abroad. From time to time we even observe a few of them on home ground, but they are few and far between. Are South Africans, like many central European nations, in general too conservative to give up the security of a comfy corporate job in favour of the adrenaline roller-coaster ride of starting a company? When I was a student, the self-acclaimed “entrepreneurs” among us were viewed with pity – the poor guys
We have the potential We have four universities within an hour’s drive from each other in the Western Cape. There is no reason why we cannot establish the region as a worldclass innovation capital. In order to rocket the Western Cape to the levels of some innovation capitals abroad, we will need to get our serial CEOs out of their hiding places and offer them opportunities to do their magic. The recent announcement of the appointment of Lindiwe Zulu as minister of Small Business Development is perhaps a very
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good step in the right direction, but we need much more than a seat in cabinet to take us to the next level. I doubt that the minister alone will uncover the serial CEOs in hiding. We have to help. Stellenbosch University, through its innovation entity, Innovus, recently took the lead and established the LaunchLab, a mixed-use business incubator that is open to any entrepreneur. At the same time, the university is spinning out four new companies, but we can do much more. We need those serial CEOs. There are awesome opportunities on our tables, but we find it difficult to marry these with the right CEOs. Entrepreneurial CEOs are needed to raise funding for and run our companies, or mentor and raise our young and inexperienced CEOs to become the serial CEOs. So, Minister Zulu, colleagues and friends, let’s embark on an Easter egg hunt to find those mythical creatures and start working towards becoming the Innovation Capital of Africa. ) In a “tenderpreneur”-obsessed country such as ours, young people have to be inspired to dream bigger rather than who can connect you to government tenders. – Ed. ) Anita Nel is CEO of Innovus, the wholly-owned universityindustry interaction and innovation company of Stellenbosch University.
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Kids show grannies their appreciation } Sidwell Guduka
SAMUEL (LEFT), Juandré (front) and Itumeleng are of the Engo Our Child- and Youth-Care Centre in Bloemfontein. With them is “dad” Freddie. Photo: Supplied
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ENGO CHILD AND YOUTH CARE will celebrate Father’s Day at the main atrium in the Mimosa Mall. The celebration started on 9 June and will end on Sunday. Engo is using the opportunity Father’s Day presents to create awareness and raise funds for those who do not have and those who do not live with their fathers. The For Our Children Project, sponsored by Volksblad’s Local Community Newspapers, Imperial GM Bloemfontein and Radio Rosestad, is to the benefit of Engo Child and Youth Care. The prize is a Chevrolet Spark Campus. People can buy tickets for R20 per ticket and then stand a chance to win the vehicle. The closing date for entries is 23 November. With the help of PwC five finalists will be announced on 9 January 2015. The final draw will be held on 23 January 2015 in Bloemfontein and the winner will drive away in a brand-new Chevrolet Spark Campus. There will be a special celebration for Father’s Day at the Mimosa Mall. Father’s Day-branded, longsleeved, 100% cotton shirts will be sold at the main atrium in the mall. People will also receive a free entry ticket to the For Our Children Competition with each shirt they buy.
Not only will they have a nice gift to give to their fathers, but will have supported children in need and entered themselves (or their fathers) into the For Our Children Competition. The Spark Campus (prize vehicle) will also be on display at the stall. Be on the lookout for the Engo stall with live entertainment and colourful friends. Engo Child and Youth Care (formerly known as orphanages) is a non-profit organisation that takes care of children who were removed by the Children’s Court from their parental homes, because they were in urgent need of care. These child- and youth-care centres create a homely atmosphere for the children and is located within the community. About 800 children from the ages 0 to 18 years, in 34 child- and youth-care centres across the Free State, are being cared for. Additional help and support is provided to approximately 3 000 children in surrounding communities who live in dangerous conditions. The vision is to create hope in the lives of children. The goal is to provide protection and care for as many children in the Free State as possible. For more information about Engo and the For Our Children Project visit www.engo.co.za or call 051-407-7222.
THE LesangBana Edu-Care Centre in Mafora Section, Rocklands, held its first Grannies Day at its premises last Friday. According to Palesa Lepheane, who is a matron at the Bloemfontein-based crèche, the reason they hosted the event was to show love and care for those grandmothers who always walked their grandchildren to and from the crèche in the morning and afternoon. “As the crèche committee we saw it fit to organise a breakfast for these wonderful women and named it Grannies Day. “We thought it was a great idea to show our appreciation for the great work they are doing in the community,” Lepheane told Express. “It was the first time we held
‘It is always great to spend a day with the little ones.’ – Mampho Letuka
this kind of celebration and we plan to host it every year. “I think the next event will be even better organised than this one. It will be bigger and better. “We’ll try our level best to get companies to sponsor the event next year,” she said. About 30 grannies attended the event and they bonded well with their grandchildren. They were entertained by DJ Vinny throughout the morning. Mampho Letuka, one of the
invited guests from the Ipopeng Location, expressed her delight with the event which she said was very special to them as elderly citizens. “We want to thank the organisers of this function. It was one of a kind and we feel blessed to be part of it. I hope the crèche will continue to host it year in and year out,” Letuka said. “It is always great to spend a day with the little ones. We sang and danced together throughout the morning. I must say it was a very enjoyable day for everyone,” she added. ) To watch a video of the gogos en children dancing, visit www.express-news.co.za.
FROM the left are, front: Mampho Letuka, Joel Chabane, Meisi Mafata and Modiehi Hoffman; back: Beauty Ndlambe, Yvonne Phangwa, Pulane Welkom, Morongwenyane Chaka and Palesa Lepheane. Photo: Sidwell Guduka
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Ke Yona team search down to 30 THE Nedbank Ke Yona team search for South Africa’s prospective future football heroes has climaxed with about 30 players advancing to the preparation camp. The chosen 30 players were part of the 48 selected during a nationwide talent search. The group of 30 was selected after undergoing intense training at the High-Performance Centre at the University of Pretoria a week ago. They were put through tough drills that tested their football qualities. The training camp at the high-performance institute was utilised to reduce the squad to 30 players which will eventually be trimmed to the final 18-man squad to form
the 2014 Nedbank Ke Yona team to face this year’s Nedbank Cup champions, Orlando Pirates. The three-day boot camp gave the players a feel of professional football as the HighPerformance Centre gave the boys access to world-class facilities such as state-of-the-art gym equipment, medical and sports nutrition sessions and a financial fitness session from the sponsor to equip the boys in making sound financial decisions. Owen da Gama, one of the team’s coaches, emphasised that the aim of the camp was not to trim down these players to the final squad, but to also share impera-
Understand the nature of understanding } Prophet Godfrey Thomas THE most important thing in life is understanding. Understanding is more important than knowledge; it is more important than wisdom even though wisdom is supreme. What is understanding? Understanding is an assimilation of correct ideas. It is also comprehension of truth. I see misunderstanding as the greatest tragedy in life. When misunderstanding is understanding to you, then you will live your life on what you think you’ve understood and in the true sense of the word, misunderstood. That is called error and nothing is more dangerous than zealous error. With this I mean mistakes supported by keenness and enthusiasm. Truth leads to freedom: John 8:32 defines truth as original information. In other words, truth is getting back to the original information about something. The only person or source that has original information on any product, is the manufac-
turer. Take note that for many people, prophecy, the casting out of demons and the performing of miracles will be a free ride to damnation. Jesus told his disciples; “These things are necessary, but they are not the issue.” What then is the issue? The answer is hidden in Matthew 25:31-46. ) To hear more, join us Sundays from 09:00 till late at Ruach HaKodesh Tabernacle, Stand 4949, Bloemside 2 (Pieter Swartz) opposite Grassland, Bloemfontein. Contact us on 071-164-8928 or 074-210-4096, or on Facebook: Godfrey Thomas Ministries. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you (Ephesians 1:18).
Album reminiscent of old church hymns } Tshenolo Meruti JONAS MASOTLA is the man behind the gospel album entitled Emmanuel. The album was produced by the artist’s friend and now the executive producer of the album, Xolani Xoli Thabethe. Emmanuel was recorded in front of a live audience at the Pretoria State Theatre. Apart from being a good gospel artist, Masotla is also an police officer as well as a police chaplain. Emmanuel is Masotla’s first album and features tracks with titles such as Thixo, He is Power, Inkweru and Ampitsa. Track four, Thixo, is my favourite because it reminds me of my younger days of going to church on a Sunday and singing hymns. The album has 17 tracks and Masotla performs along with a live band and back-up singers. Masotla first discovered his true love for music in the late 1980s when he started conducting the police choir. Three decades later the police chaplain took all that he had learned and crafted from his choir and recorded his debut
GOSPEL ARTIST and police officer Jonas Masotla has released his debut album, Em manuel, which was recorded live at the Pretoria State Theatre. album. There is not really much about this album that stands out for me or that would make me rush to the stores to get it. If you haven’t been to church in a while and you miss all those old church hymns, then this album is definitely for you. Emmanuel is available at most music stores. ) Album review by Tshenolo Meruti.
tive football insights that will stand the players in a good stead in their aspiration. “We want this to be an unforgettable experience for these players. For some, this may be the one and only time that they get to train in such world-class facilities under the auspices of well-established coaches who have seen and done it all in football. As coaches, we aim on sharing as much of our football knowledge as possible and believe that they will come out of this boot camp as not just improved footballers, but even better role models in their societies,” said Da Gama. “Playing against a side like Orlando
Pirates will not be easy, but we will make sure that the players are tactically sound and their basic football skills well polished to put up a good showing against the Nedbank Cup champions,” he added. “From the day we opened entries earlier this year, we have seen great interest expressed from budding footballers from all walks of life. We are now edging closer to the final stages of the search and confidently stand proud as being the only bank that has provided such an amazing platform for ordinary people to make their dreams a reality,” said Tobie Badenhorst, sponsorship manager of the bank.
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Cheers on a happy marriage TLADI and Palesa Lediga from Phase 4 tied the knot at the Mangaung Regional Hall in Rocklands, Bloemfontein, on Saturday. Photo: Sidwell Guduka
Sadtu welcomes new Free State exco MOKHOLOANE MOLOI, the South African Democratic Teachers Union (Sadtu) Free State secretary: SADTU in the Free State welcomes the announcement of the Free State Government’s executive committee by Premier Ace Magashule that took place on 29 May. We would like to congratulate all the MECs who have been appointed to serve in these key centres of power in the province. As Sadtu we hold a strong view that they will serve the people of the Free State diligently and will continue to promote and strive for clean governance at all levels. Acceleration of service to communities and radical economic transformation should be a guiding principle in the fight against the challenges of unemployment, poverty and inequality. We also congratulate Sam Mashinini on his appointment. He has meticulously served the province for a very long
time. We have confidence in him that he will live up to the task as the new MEC in the Department of Public Works which has a key and critical role to play in infrastructural development in the province. The appointment of Tate Makgoe to continue as MEC for Education asserts the confidence the ANC has in him after a good performance during the past administration. Sadtu is confident that consultation and promotion of collective bargaining will take centre stage for labour peace and delivery of quality public education. The union is looking forward to working very closely with the MEC at addressing outstanding issues.
Chairperson’s death a shock ANNELIE LOTRIET, DA Free State chairperson: IT is with tremendous sadness that we learn of the death of one of our most dynamic DA activists. Thami Vuvumendlini, the chairperson of the DA’s Bohlokong Branch, Bethlehem, was brutally murdered in what appears to be a car hijacking on Sunday. We have been informed that the SAPS has already apprehended two suspects and the investigations into the murder are underway. We thank the SAPS for their swift efforts in seeing justice done.
Vuvumendlini was a dedicated DA activist, tirelessly working in Bohlokong to advance the DA’s goal of bringing about an “open-opportunity society for all”. He played an instrumental role during the recent election campaign. We extend our most sincere and heartfelt condolences to the Vuvumendlini family, to his friends, acquaintances and all the members of the DA Bohlokong Branch. His death leaves with us a void, but also a determination to work towards a crime-free society. May his soul rest in peace. Robala ka kgotso.
Bartimea: Issue critical PATRICIA KOPANE, DA leader in the Free State: THE DA in the Free State condemns the violence and destruction of property which took place during a protest at the Bartimea School for the Deaf and Blind in Thaba Nchu last week. To voice their frustration, learners threw stones at the police and set fire to the administration block. This after a meeting with department officials which did not sufficiently address their griev-
ances. Among their demands were to have teachers proficient in Sign Language, proper meals, structured after-school activities and a new principal. This is taking place during a crucial time when students are preparing or sitting for their mid-year examinations and the violence puts learners with disabilities in a dangerous position as some of them are blind and deaf. The party urges the Free State Education Department to act swiftly and solve this problem as a matter of urgency.
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BUS DRIVERS: Interstate Bus Lines, Free State, Bloemfontein, is currently recruiting Bus Drivers. All interested individuals, who comply with the following requirements, are invited to submit their CVs. JOB REQUIREMENTS: •Minimum of 2 years bus/ heavy vehicle driving experience •Valid Code EC/EC1 0,4/C license (C1 licences will not be accepted) •Valid professional drivers permit (PrDP) •Able to work shifts •Must have good interpersonal relations •Must have a good working history •Good health •Candidates must be willing to relocate to Bloemfontein/ Thaba Nchu/Botshabelo. CLOSING DATE: Friday, 27 June 2014 at 15:00. Please submit a complete CV with all the relevant documents attached (e.g. licence, ID, certificates, etc.) CVs can be delivered at: CENTRAL PARK DEPOT OR AT HEAD OFFICE, 246 CHURCH STREET, BLOEMFONTEIN. CVs can be faxed to: Linzay van Rooyen, 086 598 3415 or e-mailed to: linzay@interstate.co.za Clearly indicate the title of the position applying for! Short-listed candidates will be subjected to psychomotoric testing. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Credential checks will be conducted.
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OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN INTERNSHIP PROGRAMMES FOR THE 2014/2015 FINANCIAL YEAR Stipend: R4 761.25 per month The Office of the Public Service Commission would like to invite suitable Graduates who have completed their studies at institutions of higher learning to participate in Internship Programmes. The duration of the Internship Programmes is twelve (12) months. Interested and qualifying Graduates, who are currently unemployed and have never participated in an Internship Programme before, are invited to apply for the following Internship Programme at the Free State Provincial Office: AREA OF UTILISATION General Administration
QUALIFICATION REQUIRED
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National diploma/degree in Public Administration, Social Sciences or Public Management
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Requirements: ●Unemployed youths aged between 18 and 35 years ●Good interpersonal relations, organising, problem solving and communication (verbal and written) skills ●A clear credit record ●No criminal record. Note: Successful Interns will be expected to sign an employment contract. Enquiries: Ms T. Leshaba, tel. (012) 352 1071 or Ms M. Mahuma, tel. (012) 352 1072. Applications must be submitted on Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service department and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV and certified copies of qualifications and Identity Document. Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Successful candidates will be subjected to security clearance procedures and reference checking. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that foreign qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Faxed/Emailed applications will NOT be considered. Please forward your application to: The Director-General, Office of the Public Service Commission, Private Bag X121, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-deliver at: Commission House, corner Hamilton and Ziervogel Streets, Arcadia. For attention: Ms A. West. Closing Date: 27 June 2014
Supreme Poultry (Pty) Ltd, with its Head Office in Potchefstroom, is the third largest broiler meat producer in South Africa. The following positions exist at the Botshabelo Processing Plant:
Electrician (2 positions) Fitter & Turner (2 positions) The ideal persons will be in possession of at least a Grade 12 qualification and must be a qualified artisan with at least 3 years’ relevant experience. Own transport is an absolute requirement. Other responsibilities and required skills include the following: • Maintenance for the entire Processing Plant • Good problem solving skills • Strong analytical skills • Strong mechanical orientation • Must have a good understanding of machinery • Knowledge of HACCP • Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety requirements • Must be willing to work shifts and weekends. The successful candidates will report directly to the Maintenance Manager and will operate from Supreme Poultry Processing Plant, Botshabelo.
Creditors Clerk The ideal person will be in possession of at least a Grade 12 qualification and a minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in creditor’s administration, must be computer literate (Word and Excel) and have a sound general administrative background. Other relevant accounting courses will be to the advantage of such a candidate. Responsibilities include the following: • Processing of requisitions • Capturing and processing of invoices • Analysis and reconciliation of expenses • Addressing related queries • General financial/admin duties as required • Work as and form part of the Botshabelo Processing Plant’s administration team. The successful candidate will report directly to the Admin Manager and will operate from Supreme Poultry Processing Plant, Botshabelo.
Written applications can be directed to: The HR Manager at hrbotsh@countrybird.co.za or by fax to 086 674 0749. Closing date: 18 June 2014. Note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The Working Earth 06-19748
REGISTRAR’S OFFICE Academic Administration The Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT) is one of the foremost higher education institutions in the heartland of South Africa, dedicated to quality education and training mainly in science, engineering and technology. Over the past 25 years CUT has developed into a leading institution able to take its place in the national as well as the international higher education landscape. The Council of CUT invites suitably qualified persons to apply for the following 5-year fixedterm performance-based contract position:
Deputy Registrar: Academic Administration (Ref No.12) We are seeking an inspiring, innovative, creative and professional individual to take the Academic Administration section into the new era of Vision 2020, to lead the section and to develop innovative, demand-driven and user-oriented Academic Administration services and to establish Academic Administration as a strategic partner to the academic core of the University. Minimum qualification: • A Master’s degree. Minimum experience and other requirements: • 8 years’ relevant experience in Higher Education Administration, with 5 years in a leadership role, preferably in Academic Administration • 3 years’ relevant experience in either Student Enrolment or Student Assessment. Desired qualification and/or experience: • A PhD degree • 10 years’ relevant experience, with 5 years in a leadership role, preferably in a higher education environment. The successful candidate, as a senior leader and manager, will be responsible for: • Developing policies and strategic plans for the section • Overseeing the services and function of the following units: Assessment and Graduation, Academic Structure and Student Enrolment and the NIHE Kimberley Office • Conducting Committee functions • Managing the performance and development of staff • Developing, implementing and monitoring a budget for the section • Representing the section internally at different forums and the university at external forums. Enquiries: Dr N Mrwetyana, tel. (051) 507-3150 or e-mail: nmrwetyana@cut.ac.za General Information: • Application forms are available from the Human Resources Section, ZR Mahabane Building, CUT Campus, Bloemfontein or on CUT’s website • Candidates will be recruited and appointed in accordance with the Employment Equity and Affirmative Action Programmes of the Central University of Technology, Free State • The Central University of Technology, Free State reserves the right to conduct/employ a third party to conduct a background investigation in respect of all short-listed candidates • Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only • The Central University of Technology, Free State reserves the right not to make an appointment in the advertised post and/or to appoint other suitable persons recruited by means other than this advertisement • Appointment details will be negotiated with the successful candidate. Complete applications, quoting the specific reference number, should reach CUT before or on the closing date via hand delivery to: The Resourcing Office, Human Resources, Central University of Technology, Free State, ZR Mahabane Building, 20 Pres Brand Street, Bloemfontein or by post: The Resourcing Office, Human Resources, Central University of Technology, Free State, Private Bag X20539, Bloemfontein 9300 or e-mail: jobs@cut.ac.za Closing date for applications: 20 June 2014
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SPORTS NEWS
To coach team unforgettable } Sidwell Guduka
Police team taught a lesson SHAKING HANDS: De Wet Kriel, the captain of UFS Irawas, presented with the Rowan Cup trophy by Lindsay Mould, the president of the Free State Rugby Union. The UFS Irawas defeated the Bloemfontein Police 59-25 to clinch the title in an entertaining final played at Shimla Park in Bloemfontein last Saturday. Photo: Voight Mokone
TEBOGO LETUBE, a Kaizer Chiefs fan, said coaching South Africa’s most successful club was something he would treasure forever. This Soweto-born man was one of two lucky supporters who had won the once in a lifetime opportunity of becoming a “Champion Coach” in the Carling Black Label Cup last year. The other winner was Kgotso Mfati, a die-hard Orlando Pirates fan. Letube will always be remembered as the coach who guided Kaizer Chiefs to their first Carling Black Label Cup victory. The Phefeni Boys defeated Pirates 1-0 on their third try, courtesy of Lehlohonolo Majoro’s first half goal. The Buccaneers won the first two editions of the competition – both on penalties. “My champion moment was when Bobby Motaung, the manager of Kaizer Chiefs, handed the team over to me. The players started addressing me as coach and that meant a lot to me,” Letube said. “I’ll never forget the mood in the changing rooms. I had never experienced anything like it before. The players were dancing and singing like warriors ready for war. They were truly motivated, and it was no surprise we won on the day,” he said. His counterpart, Mfati, echoed his sentiments, but said he had had butterflies in his stomach when he had been introduced to the Pirates players. “When I was first introduced to the team, I was nervous, it took me about 60 seconds to find my feet and eventually I uttered my first words; greeting them. “I was also caught off-guard a couple of times addressing them in vernacular, forgetting that some of the players did not understand my home language,” Mfati said. The Buccaneer said he would not trade his experience for anything as he had a better knowledge of football now. “Walking out of the iconic FNB Stadium tunnel and seeing thousands of Bucs fans in black and white cheering for us sent shivers down my spine. “The best moment was when I had to tell Daine Klate to go warm up, and when we discussed technical changes at the side line prior to his substitution. I am glad I had the opportunity,” he said. The Be the Champion Coach campaign
CHAMPION COACHES: Kgotso Mfati and Tebogo Letube.
Photo: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
provides fans a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience what it feels like to be a coach on match-day, when the Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates battle it out for the title. This year’s match will be played on 26 July at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg. To experience this opportunity, fans can do so by purchasing a Carling Black Label beer and either dialing *120*764* or going to www.carlingblacklabel.co.za. They must then enter the unique code found on the underside of the bottle cap or can pull ring and the # sign (with no spaces in between), and can then choose the team they would like to manage and the players they would like to see start. Fans can further join the Coaches Forum to take part in the football conversation and to gain access to the question of the week. ) For more stories about the Carling Black Label Cup visit www.express-news.co.za.
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SPORTS NEWS
Tumelo quick on his feet
Irawas give opponents a proper thrashing A TUSSLE: The Irawas of the University of the Free State (UFS, wearing white shorts) and Bloemfontein Police played in a curtainraiser match event before the Town Challenge Cup final between the FNB Shimlas and UFS u.23s at Shimla Park, Bloemfontein, this past weekend. The Irawas beat Police by 59-25, while the Shimlas brought down their opponents by 33-29. Photo: Voight Mokone
The weekend’s amateur rugby results AMATEUR rugby results the past weekend: Town Challenge Cup Shimlas (33) versus UFS u.23 (29) Rowan Cup Irawas (UFS) (59) Bloemfontein Police I (25)
President’s League A Cup West College (23) versus CUT u.21 (20) President’s League B Cup East College versus Tjisas (CUT). Tjisas were the winners after East College withdrew. Second league A cup
Steyners I (28) CUT Young Team (19) Second league B cup Bloemfontein Police II (40) Collegians II (7) Third league A cup Shawas (CUT) (21) Collegians III (31) Third league B cup Old-Greys II (26) Mangaung II (7)
TUMELO SUPI (14) has been chosen as May’s SuperSport Let’s Play Sports Star of the Month for Mangaung Express. This Brebner High School learner is a talented soccer and rugby player. Tumelo started playing soccer at the age of seven and rugby at the age of ten. In 2013 his u.15 soccer team, Phahameng United Brothers, played in the Mayor Thabo Manyoni Sectorial Tournament and won the match. The youngster was TUMELO SUPI also awarded the Louis de Beer floating trophy for the most promising boys’ rugby u.13 player at the Onze Rust Primary School in 2012. In 2014 Tumelo was selected to play for both the soccer and rugby A teams in his age group. He plays lock in rugby and defender in soccer. His motto is: Failure is not a denial to reach your goal, but an opportunity to do better. Send your SuperSport Let’s Play Sports Star of the Month nomination for school learners between the ages of 6 and 18 today (nominations received before the 20th of each month will be included in that month’s selection). You can email your nomination to supersport@zpr.co.za or fax it to 086-552-4922. For more information, please call Lynne or Juanré at Z PR on 051-522-9574.
Nyakane makes the squad } Sidwell Guduka
TREVOR NYAKANE, the Toyota Cheetahs prop, has been called up to the Springboks as an additional member in the squad for the Castle Lager Incoming Series. Nyakane played all three of his tests for South Africa last June, but was not part of the squad for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship. The Springboks are in camp in Durban where they will be playing against Wales at Growthpoint Kings Park on Saturday. The match starts at 17:00. “Trevor is a player who we identified last year already as someone who can play at the highest level,” said Heyneke Meyer, Springbok coach. “He’s currently not the first choice in his position for the Cheetahs and we’re thankful that they granted us this opportunity to pull Trevor into the squad. “As the Cheetahs are on a break from Vodacom Super Rugby at the moment, we want to use this opportunity to work with Trevor, keep him up to date with our playing structures and, most importantly, spend time on his conditioning and other aspects considering the Springbok ethos,” explained Meyer. Juan de Jongh and Marnitz Boshoff will not be considered for selection for Saturday’s game due to illness and injury, respectively. De Jongh was admitted to a Durban hospital on Sunday evening with a severe chest infection. He will in all likelihood only be discharged this week and will
‘He’s currently not the first choice in his position for the Cheetahs and we’re thankful that they granted us this opportunity to pull Trevor into the squad.’ – Heyneke Meyer, Springbok coach. not be ready to take on Wales this weekend. Boshoff sprained his ankle at training in Cape Town last week. He has a grade one ankle sprain and the Springbok medical team are hopeful that he will be able to start training again late this week. A decision on both players’ further involvement in the Castle Lager Incoming Series will only be made at a later stage and they will remain with the squad for the time being. Meanwhile, Flip van der Merwe has been granted special permission to attend his brother’s wedding this weekend and will rejoin the Springbok squad in Nelspruit next Monday. The Springboks will travel to Mpumalanga on Sunday to prepare for another outing against Wales at the Mbombela Stadium on Saturday, 21 June, at 15:00. ) For more sports stories, visit www.express-news.co.za.
CALLED UP: Trevor Nyakane of the Free State Toyota Cheetahs has been added to the Springbok team.
Photo: Sabelo Mngoma/Backpagepix