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Toddlers march to show support for Child Protection Week } Boipelo Mere IN the light of Child Protection Week, which was celebrated from 1 to 7 June, Warrenton residents, especially those in squatter camps, are requested to enrol their children in crèches. The appeal was made by local day-care centres which are concerned about child neglect in the townships. According to Grace Mocutwana, a day-care centre teacher in Warrenton, a child in a crèche is more protected because they are taught and educated on social ills from a young age. She spoke when she accompanied a group of preschool learners from different crèches on a march in Magareng. Children from more than five crèches made their voices heard at the Warrenton Police Station and handed over their memorandum on Wednesday. The marchers, controlled by teachers and volunteers, walked from the community hall to the police station, where the children highlighted their demands. The Warrenton community was touched by the sight of little kids embarking on a march emphasising child safety so soon after the body of four-year-old Nhlanhla Mnguni was found next to the N12 after he had been missing for three weeks. According to the convener of the march, the incident called for more efforts to educate the children and emphasised child safety. She said the march was an amazing success as they saw more and more children emerging from different corners of the townships carrying placards. She also highlighted that it was a sign that parents were really concerned after the sad death of Nhlanhla, that was why so many children attended the march. Macutwana remarked that parents in Warrenton still
RELEASE THE GIRLS: The preschool kids appealed for the kidnapped Nigerian girls’ release. needed a lot of education on child safety and child neglect. She said she was convinced that if the Department of Social Development could intervene in motivating the parents to rather enrol the children in crèches, further incidents of child abuse, neglect and molestation could be prevented. “Our children receive child grants and crèches in Warrenton are affordable. Prices range from R60 to R350, but irresponsible parents would rather keep the child in the township while they waste their grants on alcohol,” she concluded. According to the Department of Social Development in Warrenton, this is not the case. The source did not want to be named due to not being the departmental spokesperson. She emphasised that communities, including the children of Magareng, were well informed. According to her, the level of
ignorance depends on the dynamics of the community. “We are doing awareness programmes at schools and we host parental programmes. The children know the social workers so well that when they see them, they run or hide when they know they are supposed to be in school,” she added. She said that the children were so well informed that they also approached the social workers to report their parents and misuse of their grants. “But in most cases you will notice that children do not attend crèches due to their parents’ unemployment and poverty, where the child grant is the only income in a household, resulting in the parent not being able to make ends meet.” She clarified that the reason for some parents not taking their children to crèches was due to the high rate of unemployment in Warrenton, and not only due to alcohol abuse.
EMPHASIS was put on children’s safety and an appeal was made for perpetrators to get harsher sentences. Photos: Supplied
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Municipal tariffs up
Girl wins bursary
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RESIDENTS of Kimberley should prepare themselves for a substantial increase in water tariffs as of 1 July. This comes after David Molusi, executive mayor of the Sol Plaatje Municipality, announced the approved R1,6 billion budget for the new financial year. The water tariff will increase with almost 15%. This increase comes after the municipality and the Department of Water Affairs realised that the city pumped more water into the Riverton Reservoir out of the Vaal River than what was indicated on the water meters. The council was obliged to install new meters. Residents should now pay the deficit. The increase of 15% is a once-off correction, thereafter an annual increase of between 5% and 7% should be paid. In his budget speech Molusi stated that tariffs for major services will be increased as follows: Property rates will increase by 6,99%, sewerage 6,50%, refuse collection 5,90%, electricity 6,72% and water tariffs will go up by 14,99%. “With regard to water tariffs, the council has noted that the inflation increase, which is necessary to correct the bulk water budget and which is a once-off correction, is expected to normalise in the following years.” The provincial government also allocated funds to the municipality which emanates from the Provincial Bill for 2014-’15. This does not include subsequent years which could suggest that an intensive effort will be made by the province to address the functions of the Department of Health.
No budget allocations for the Department of Health was made for the 2015-’16 and 2016-’17 financial years, which means that the province foresees that the health functions currently performed by the municipality would fall under the province from 2015-’16 and beyond. If implemented, this will be of great significance to the municipality as a saving of at least R14 million per annum will be derived from this action. This could also mean a possible reduction of tariffs. More funds were allocated to the library service over the same period in order to improve the services and for possible use by the students of the new Sol Plaatje University. The memorandum of agreement signed by Transnet and the municipality with regard to the Kamfersdam Water Levelling Project should see the Sol Plaatje Municipality become the recipient of the R74 million as per the agreement. The transfer of the funds is imminent and will be applied to the rehabilitation of roads as well as other capital needs such as the acquisition of a specialised fleet for cleansing and sanitation and other water-related projects. A municipal budget and budget engagement, which is annually held to improve budgeting in local government by measuring performance among municipalities and identifies common trends and areas of risk, was held on 19 May. “This exercise commended the team on its strive towards excellence in the budget-allocation process. I was heartened by these comments, which indicated that the work of this collective is recognised by external analysts,” said Molusi.
“I CANNOT wait for this year to end. I found my calling. I really do not know what to say, but to thank God,” said Lehancke Kleingeld of the Hoër Landbouskool Noord-Kaapland in Jan Kempdorp. Lehancke was named the 50% bursary winner in the Inscape Education Group’s Design Bursaries Competition. At the beginning of 2015 she will be off to the Inscape Education Group College after sharing her unique idea of getting children off the streets. With her plan of teaching learners to become self-sufficient through building vegetable tunnels at schools, she also sent a life-sized sculpture. The focus of the competition was to encourage unique thinking and entrants had to identify something, someone, a place, problem or a possibility within their community. The learners then had to reinvent, reinterpret and represent their chosen obstacle in a unique way to bring the community together. The competition was aimed at aspiring and creative gr. 12 learners interested in pursuing a life in design at national Inscape campuses in 2015. In total 11 promising matric learners were selected nationally for the bursaries of R1 million. Lehancke was the overall winner and won a 50% bursary for three years of study while four other learners each received 25% bursaries for three years of study and six more received 10% bursaries for three years of study. Part of the prizes was a Macbook laptop, an A4-Wacom tablet, software licences for all three years of study, stationery and equipment pack, textbooks, study guides and an online library subscription and promotional item. According to Lehancke, the possibility of her not having enough time to complete her assignment did not stop her from entering the competition. “It was pure coincidence that I came across the competition on the internet when I was searching for more information and bursary opportunities for Graphic Design colleges.” This was the first time the Inscape Education Group ran a bursary competition of this nature.
LEHANCKE KLEINGELD from Jan Kempdorp (18) is the 50% bursary winner in the Inscape Education Group’s Design Bursary Competition. Photos: Supplied
THE life-sized sculpture that accompanied her ideas.
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Talented rapper needs help urgently } Boipelo Mere “DEAR Express Northern Cape. It has been a very good satisfaction for me writing this letter to you, because I know that you are the only one who can help me with my needs.” The letter ends with “Please, please, please help me.” That was the appeal of Kagisho Galane’s (25) letter to Express Northern Cape in an effort to rally support to fulfil his dreams of becoming a famous rapper. “Out of the depths of my heart and my broken soul, help me heal the sorrow and the anguish inside of me by helping me make a demo,” he pleaded in the letter. Express Northern Cape visited Galane at his home. During an interview, he revealed how he could not complete his four-year national diploma in Management at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) in 2009. At first he blamed this on his father’s death, but after reasoning with Express Northern Cape on the missed opportunities of seeking
financial support, he admitted it was due to negligence and not trying hard enough to follow his dream. He further highlighted how he was still attached to the hardcover notebook in which he started to write his songs since his primary school years. He matriculated in 2007. “I can write more than three songs in a day if I put my mind to it. “I can still remember all the instruments of the songs that I write. The beats play in my mind first, then the song. “I also write poetry,” he said while sharing his work with Express Northern Cape readers. “I am an artist, so it is hard for me to notice what is happening around me. Even now, it is difficult for me to think of anything else but music,” said Galane shyly. Express Northern Cape was mesmerised when he shared some of his creative music. He abruptly stood up and asked to rap one of his 48 songs that he
had written. While he was rapping his song, it became evident that he changes into a completely different person when he sings. One could sense complete confidence and a lot of emotions when he performs his work. He can also rap in three languages: Setswana, English and Afrikaans. Kagisho Galane truly fulfilled his promise of impressing the reporter when he rapped. All he needs is financial support or guidance on how and where to get started. “Kimberley and South Africa alone will love me when they hear my talent,” he said with confidence. ) Go to our website at www.express-news.co.za to listen to Kagisho Galane rap. Express Northern Cape leaves the readers to be the judge and respond and comment and show Kagisho Galane the way to reach his dreams. Experts are also welcome to assist with guidance.
Prizes for businesswomen THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is searching for innovative businesswomen who are taking advantage of technology in order to increase the competitiveness and sustainability of their businesses. They are encouraged to enter for the 2014 edition of the prestigious Technology for Women in Business (TWIB) Awards. According to the head of Gender and Women Empowerment at the DTI, Nomvula Makgotlho, the TWIB awards are meant to reward businesswomen who are making a significant impact in various sectors of the economy through the application of technology to create a competitive edge for their businesses. “The TWIB is one of the programmes of the department that plays a crucial role in supporting and promoting women entrepreneurs to utilise technology to advance their businesses. It is meant to help women entrepreneurs access the applied science and technology required to catapult their businesses into the big league and assist
them to harness technology so that they can move from the sidelines to the mainstream of the economy,” says Makgotlho. “The awards are open to micro and emerging, small and medium enterprises and cooperatives. The enterprises or cooperatives must be owned by South African citizens, be 51% owned by women, they must make a profit, and should have been operating for the past three years,” adds Makgotlho. Prizes include Information and Communication Technology (ICT) business solutions, hardware and software products, as well as entrepreneurial business support. Businesswomen interested in entering for the awards have until the end of June to do so. Category and overall winners will be announced at a gala dinner which will be hosted by the DTI in Mpumalanga in October. Entry forms can be accessed on the DTI website: http://www.thedti.gov.za/invitations/Twib2014-15.pdf.
HIS music system is the only tool that Kagisho Galane has to do his magic. Photo: Boipelo Mere
‘Even now, it is difficult for me to think of anything else but music.’ – Kagisho Galane
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Children need protection } Boipelo Mere THE Department of Social Development has launched Child Protection Week at the Lerato Place of Safety in Kimberley to raise issues around the protection of children, especially those who find themselves in abject poverty, those who are orphaned, the vulnerable and those living with disabilities. The week-long campaign was held under the theme Working together to protect children. A clarion call is made to all South Africans to play a part in protecting and ensuring the well-being of children. According to the department, government renders various services to assist parents who feel that they are incapable of providing the necessary care for their children, including placing them in alternative care in places of safety or foster care. “We therefore appeal to community members and parents to access the services of government and allow us to ensure the safety of your children. “As government we are also aware that it is evident that we need to do more to educate and support our parents with children who have problems,” said the MEC for Social Development, Mxolisi Sokatsha. An appeal is hereby made by the Department of Social Development to all parents to accompany their children to all places when possible, especially where strangers are involved, such as when taking them to photographers to have their photos taken. “They need to be vigilant about the safety of their children and never leave the children alone in the hands of strangers. It is also
‘We therefore appeal to community members and parents to access the services of government and allow us to ensure the safety of your children.’ – Mxolisi Sokatsha, MEC for Social Development. imperative that as parents we need to advocate our children’s rights, educate and mobilise families, caregivers and communities about their responsibility towards the protection and care of children and encourage their active participation in protecting our children. We need to make it clear to them that their bodies are their temples and no one has the right to touch them in any inappropriate manner.” The MEC for Social Development, Mxolisa Sokatsha, would like to commend the police on their swift reaction with regards to the arrest of Rudolf Coetzee for the allegations of child pornography. Coetzee has allegedly violated the rights of the innocent children by taking pornographic photos of them. The Department of Social Development has Nhlanhla Mnguni and other victims of child abuse to provide them with professional trauma counselling to assist them with the loss of their loved ones.
LT PRO TSWAILE (Colville Sector Manager) addressing the children of the Colville community.
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Police discuss kids’ safety } Boipelo Mere TOPICS such as drug abuse, child abuse, teenage pregnancy, HIV and Aids and the protection of children were the order of the day during the National Child Protection Week programme hosted by the Kimberley police service in Colville. The programme was held on Wednesday, in collaboration with the Department of Health, Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa), Love-life, Eye on
the Child, Light Holistic Care Centre and the Kimberley Community Police Forum. Children were informed of their rights and the responsibilities that come with these rights. Parents were also informed of child neglect, foetal alcohol syndrome and reminded of the task they had at hand with raising their children in a caring and loving manner. Several caregivers, social workers and child abuse councillors made presentations
to the community about available assistance programmes and encouraged them to speak out about any form of abuse they might be aware of. The children were also spoiled with gifts and treats which were sponsored by ENA Protection Services. Several other programmes are planned for National Child Protection Week and beyond, where children and the community are motivated to dream, believe and achieve.
Money raised for DSV V Ilse Watson THE Kuruman Christian Academy joined the nation in celebrating Tekkie Tax Day with fellow South Africans. In total they raised R12 500 and sold 500 Tekkie Tax stickers, which they donated to the Kuru-
THE winning class (gr. 9) of the Kuruman Christian Academy that raised the highest amount of money on Tekkie Tax Day. From the left are, front: Tau Modiselle, Oarabile Mosetlho, Katlego Mentor, Kabo Ocwelang and Mapaseka Itumeleng; middle: Nelia Greyling; behind: Goitseone Bloem, Ato Holele, Kamogelo Thlako, Tshepo Pule, Martin Kleingeld, Methembo Nkomo and Refilwe Onewang; at the back: Connon Renoster. Photo: Jandri Coetzer
man Dieresorgvereniging (DSV). Various donations were also received from other people. The gr. 9 class raised the most money – a total of R2 550. The class raising the second-most money was the gr. 10 class with a total of R1 150. Third place went to the gr. 8 class for their R850.
THE colourful tekkies of preschool learners of the Kuruman Christian Academy. Photo: Ilse Watson
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Youth part of study } Boipelo Mere A SOCIAL NEEDS STUDY is being done to identify the needs of the 104 families comprising the Droogfontein Community Property Association and to develop a register of priorities. In order to carry out the study, a team of young previously unemployed locals have been chosen from the Kimberley area and 50 km radius of the solar project and have undergone training and skills development. “As part of our project’s vision to build capacity within the local community, previously unemployed people with a gr. 12 certificate have received training and skills,” said Marion Green-Thompson, economic development manager for Droogfontein Solar Power. Originally 12 people were identified with the intention of taking a “survivor” style approach where participants would exit as they progressed through different levels, completing exercises requiring the application of the skills they had been taught, and who would ultimately leave the research team with six of the best performers. However, the trainees were so engaged in the assignment that the selection strategy was reviewed to allow for the entire team to remain for the full duration of the training. Work opportunities are a strong possibility, as the training service provider has undertaken to hire the best performers for future work in the Kimberley and Northern Cape area. All employees will receive letters of reference as well as training certificates of completion. “This experience has been positive and will no doubt look to include young people wherever possible in future programmes.”
TWO of he trainees, Lebogang Mogoje and Tanya Schalk.
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SA mourns Mma Mbeki } Boipelo Mere
RESIDENTS from Mahala Park in Roodepan keeping warm next to a fire. The Sol Plaatje Emergency Services ask residents of Kimberley to keep fires outside and adhere to the tips and rules provided to keep safe this winter. Photo: Unique Jacobs
SALLY KOOPMAN (54) from Roodepan in Kimberley uses her gas stove occasionally when she runs low on electricity.
Don’t play with fire
Unique Jacobs THICK smoke fills the air as residents of Kimberley try to fight the cold. This comes after very cold weather conditions for the next few weeks had been predicted for the province. For those who live in shacks or who have no electricity this is a particularly difficult time as their homes are freezingly cold. Embola fires and gas stoves are their only source of heat. Sally Koopman (54) is a resident of one of the flats in the Roodepan area in Kimberley. Previously, she’s been without electricity for more than 13 years. She cooked on a gas stove and lit candles every night. “I used a gas stove, but I always made sure that it was switched off. I was very alert when I used it,” says Koopman. Koopman’s electricity has since been switched on, but every now and then when she’s running low on electricity she uses this gas stove. “When you use a gas or paraffin stove always make sure that there is no smell of gas or paraffin,” she says.
“Once, after I had taken medication that made me really drowsy, I cooked meat on the gas stove. I must have fallen asleep when the meat started burning, but luckily neighbours could smell something was not right and came knocking at my door.” Not everyone is as fortunate to have such observant neighbours. Emergency Services manager, Riaan Janse van Vuuren, decided that he needed to make people aware of the dangers of fires, stoves and heaters. Janse van Vuuren wants people to use these items safely. He warns that no one should attempt any inside fires and that everyone has to make sure when they use any type of heaters that there is enough ventilation in that area. Also, clothing items should never be hung in front of or close to heaters to dry as they could easily cause a fire. The Sol Plaatje Emergency Services would also like to extend the following tips for Kimberley residents to keep safe during these cold weeks: ) Do not take embola fires into the shack as it will cause carbon monoxide poisoning which may
lead to death; ) Embola fires must be kept in an well-ventilated area; ) Do not use homemade paraffin lamps as it will cause a fire; ) Do not leave paraffin stoves, burning candles, paraffin lamps and gas stoves/lamps in use, unattended; ) If the adults need to leave, either put out the burning candle, paraffin lamp/stove or gas lamp/ stove in use or take the kids along; ) If electricity is used, never overload the supply source as wiring may overheat and cause a fire; ) Never store flammable liquids inside a house; ) Do not leave any heaters unattended; ) If gas heaters are in use, use it in a well-ventilated area; ) If electric blankets are in use let it be checked on a regular basis by an electrician to determine if it can still be used without the possibility of an electric short which may cause a fire; ) Do not allow small kids to play with matches/lighters; ) Do not use flammable liquids to start fires for barbeque purposes or for fires inside the house.
SOUTH AFRICA mourns the death of Epainette Nomaka Mbeki, who was not just a president’s mother, but made her political mark in her young days when she became the second black woman in history to become a member of the SACP, even before she was married to the well-known communist, the late Govan Mbeki. The SACP in the Northern Cape through its provincial secretary Norman Shushu and Sylvia Lucas, the premier of the Northern Cape, were amongst those who mourned her passing. “In commiserating with the
Mbeki family and indeed all South Africans at our great loss, we can rest assured that her exemplary contribution to a just and free South Africa will be forever etched in our collective memory,” said Lucas. “She dedicated her entire life to the struggle for the total emancipation of the oppressed masses of our country, particularly the working class and the poor,” said Shushu. “In her memory we must continue to advance a second radical phase of our transition to change the lives of our people for the better as we ensure peoplecentred development.”
Search on for sports stars ARE you good at sport – or is someone in your school or place of education good at sport? Are you motivating or training others to be good at sport? Are you a young coach who is coaching future stars? Are you getting people active at your school, community or gym? Express Northern Cape wants to hear from you. SuperSport and Let’s Play, in association with Express Northern Cape, has launched a special initiative. Express Northern Cape wants to find and give recognition to learners at either primary or high school level who excel in sport or who are helping others to be more active. The SuperSport Let’s Play Sports Star of the Month is a competition for anyone aged 6 to 18. You can nominate yourself or be nominated by a friend or any teacher, lecturer or coach at your school or place of education. You can even be nominated by a family member or friend who knows how good you are. From all the entries received each month, one will be chosen as the SuperSport Let’s Play Sports Star of the Month. The monthly winner will
receive a Let’s Play hamper filled with goodies. At the end of the year one entry from all the monthly winners will be chosen as the SuperSport Let’s Play Sports Star of the Year. Send your nomination today. Nominations received before the 20th of every month will be included in that month’s selection. Nominations received after the 20th of every month will be carried over to the next month’s selection. Your nomination must include your name, age and a short paragraph (less than 200 words) on what you have achieved, as well as your contact details. ) You can email your nomination to supersport@zpr.co.za or send a fax to 086-552-4922. ) For more information, call Lynne or Juanré at Z PR on 051-522-9574.
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Champion coaching unforgettable } Sidwell Guduka 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
‘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.’ – Kgotso Mfati
CHAMPION COACHES: Kgotso Mfati and Tebogo Letube.
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campaign 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.