Northern Cape
TEL: 053 8312331
WEDNESDAY 18 JUNE 2014
Go like Northen Cape Express on Facebook and give your opinion on stories. WWW.EXPRESSNEWS.CO.ZA
FREE
From zero to hero Young men rewarded for their act of bravery
} Boipelo Mere THREE unemployed young men from Galeshewe earned themselves jobs at the Department of Safety and Liaison by preventing a robbery in Green Street, West End. The three men, Clinton Senwedi (22), Jacob Madau (21) and Itumeleng Kwaeng (22), saved a woman from being robbed of her cellphone and handbag last week. In a stroke of pure luck, they saved the woman and wrestled with the robber in the presence of the head of the Department of Safety and Liaison, Steven Jonkers. Madau says he had to perform wrestling moves with the robber while Kwaeng was almost stabbed in the process. The three bravely shared their ordeal with Express Northern Cape on how they wrestled and caught the robber. “I was in Green Street when I saw the suspect hiding in an abandoned building when he saw the woman getting out of the taxi. I know all the signs of a criminal from my experience as a car guard. I hid myself as well and then followed him as he followed the woman, who did not see him. I had to run to catch up with them. When he jumped on her, I managed to jump on him,” said Jacob Madau. Madau described in detail how he performed the “batista move” that he had seen on a TV wrestling show on the robber who managed to free himself and flee after being caught. That is when Jonkers reportedly arrived on the scene. He saw everything from a distance and chased the suspect in his car when he fled the scene while hooting and shouting for people to stop the robber. Senwedi and Kwaeng came from the opposite direction and also wrestled the robber until he was
FROM left: Head of the Department of Safety and Liaison Steven Jonkers, the three crime busters Jacob Madau (21), Clinton Senwedi (22) and Itumeleng Kwaeng (22), and Gen Peter Shivuri the Head of Crime Prevention in the Northern Cape holding the Provincial Crime Prevention Strategy booklet Photo: Boipelo Mere defeated. Jonkers then called the police to come and arrest the robber. All three youngsters were
unemployed and failed to achieve their dreams. Two of them dropped out of school after failing gr. 10 and the other one
passed gr. 6. The department promised to absorb them after it had donated clothing to them.
) Read more about the Department of Safety and Liaison’s efforts to reward the three young men on page 5.
2
EXPRESS NORTHERN CAPE, WEDNESDAY 18 JUNE 2014
NEWS
Disabled kids get a little help } Boipelo Mere THE Kaizen Kidz Centre was very grateful for the R5 000 donation that they recently received from the new MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture in the Northern Cape, Lebogang Motlhaping, on behalf of the Friends Forever charity drive. The hand-over to the Kaizen Kidz Centre was Motlhaping’s first task in the Friends Forever charity drive after he was introduced as their new champion. The charity drive, which is an internal drive within the department, used to be championed by the head of the department, Faizel Aisen, after its establishment a year ago. According to the department, Friends Forever was started a year ago and receives monthly contributions from national organisations like Al Indaad and Gift of the Givers. “We receive donations like food, clothing, toiletries and blankets, with which we assist
‘They are just nor mal, loving chil dren with special needs.’ – Gerda Ferreira. many families in need. “We also have blanket drives where we distribute blankets throughout all five districts in the province,” said Faizel Aisen. The Kaizen Kidz Centre was established three years ago and is an organisation that cares for children and toddlers with special needs. Gerda Ferreira, who went to accept the handover on behalf of the centre, displayed a lot of passion for children. She explains that the children at the centre vary from children with physical disabilities, mental illness, autism and other challenges. “We also work with children with learning
disabilities in an effort to assist them to fend for themselves at a later stage. “We feel very privileged to have heeded the call because people are very reserved and are afraid of being involved with these children and are judgemental,” she says. “They are just normal, loving children with special needs. They are amazing and very creative.” She invites parents to bring in their children with special needs because they currently only get referrals from schools and doctors. “In the Northern Cape we do have a lack of support because people prefer to rather keep the child at home while we are here to support one another,” she says. Faizel invites private companies, including media houses, to contribute with donations. “Government cannot do it alone,” Faizel says. ) Gerda Ferreira can be contacted on 072-099-9328 by parents who want to enrol their children in the Kaizen Kidz Centre.
ON behalf of the Friends Forever charity drive, the MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture, Leb ogang Motlhaping, handing over the donation to Gerda Ferreira of the Kaizen Kidz Centre. Photo: Boipelo Mere
BOASTING with their brandnew cricket equipment are from the left Randall Jazz, George Benjamin of the Kolomela Mine, Rusty Harmse and Mark Jina of the Progress Cricket Club in Postdene. Photo: Supplied
Cricket club makes Progress ANGLO AMERICAN Kumba Iron Ore’s Kolomela Mine is proud to partner with the Progress Cricket Club situated in Postdene, Postmasburg. The Kolomela Mine donated full cricket equipment to the club in order to support their vision of striving towards the promotion and development of cricket in Postmasburg. This opportunity, created by the Progress Cricket Club, also helps to keep the teenagers off the streets and away from alcohol and drug abuse. The club’s mission is to give young people in the Postmasburg community the opportunity to develop their full potential and reach higher levels in the game of
cricket. The Progress Cricket Club was established in 2002 and is proud of their values of true sportsmanship, integrity and discipline. The club is the only club that plays in the Kalahari Sub-union League that comes from a disadvantaged community. They won the B league in 2006-’07 and won the 2005-’06 six-a-side trophy. In 2006 the club was the bronze medal winner at the Manne Dipico Premier Games that were held in De Aar and is currently involved in the sub-union A league together with eight other teams. Anglo American’s approach to community development is based on understanding the needs of
the local communities. In 2013 Anglo American reported 340 015 beneficiaries of sport, arts, culture and heritage projects with a global spending estimated at R68 372 817 ($6 596 000) which was 5% of the annual budget. “We really appreciate the support and assistance from Kolomela Mine as this will certainly help us grow as a club and give us a big boost in making our vision a reality. We are open for all age groups, developing youngsters and always open for new members to get on board. Thank you, Kolomela, for allowing us to have space for growth,” said Rusty Harmse, the chairperson of the Progress Cricket Club.
EXPRESS NORTHERN CAPE , WEDNESDAY 18 JUNE 2014
3
NEWS
Concerns put a damper on celebrations } Boipelo Mere
CYRIL RAMAPHOSA, the deputy president, delivering his keynote address at he Galeshewe Stadium on Youth Day. Photo: Lecrecia Prins
THE youth league members of the Phokwane sub-region are still concerned about the endless challenges they face daily. They say they are being used as puppets in the ANC organisation, instead of being empowered. They have little or no faith, and they blame their mother-body, the ANC, for not addressing their concerns. Bussed from Jan Kempdorp to attend the commemoration of Youth Day at the Galeshewe Stadium on Monday, they said no one could stop them from celebrating the day. They accused their leaders of being the ones who divided the Phokwane Youth League branches by encouraging internal political issues amongst themselves. According to them, the high rate of unemployment and pregnancy would remain a problem, because the majority of them tended to depend on child support grants as an income.
Inspires youth in Galeshewe DEPUTY PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHO SA interacts with one of the disabled children, Susan Polao, after delivering his keynote address. Polao was amongst the people who celebrated Youth Day at the Galeshewe Stadium. For more photos go to www.expressnews.co.za.
For more news and photos go to www.express-news.co.za. Go like Express Northern Cape on Facebook.
Photo: Boipelo Mere
They accused government of not prioritising when it came to job creation. They differed in opinion from Cyril Ramaphosa, the deputy president, who said that 60% of jobs would be created through infrastructure projects meant for the youth. “We have undertaken to set aside at least 60% of jobs on new infrastructure projects for young people. “This will be combined with improved training by FET colleges to ensure that there are enough young people with the necessary skills,” said Ramaphosa. “We need to develop the skills that the country needs. “The intake of students for post-school education will, therefore, be massively expanded over the next five years, with the aim of enrolling the majority of youth aged 18 to 23 years. “Government will direct contractors to help increase the number of engineers and artisans, project managers, machine operators and
financial managers. “State-owned enterprises will need to increase the number of training opportunities offered to young South Africans,” said Ramaphosa. He said these programmes needed to bring social change that had to be achieved by ordinary people. “How can government fight drug abuse, rape, illiteracy and unemployment when division is forced upon us?” argued the youth at the stadium. “We do not even have facilities in Jan Kempdorp, with a small and under-equipped library.” They said they were always side-lined during youth events and programmes, as only the informants of the officials were in charge. They said they were at the stadium to commemorate their heroes and heroines who had fought for their freedom. “The fact that we still have concerns does not mean that we do not support this event.” said the youth at Galeshewe stadium.
4
EXPRESS NORTHERN CAPE, WEDNESDAY 18 JUNE 2014
NEWS
Complete health of the self is vital } Noxolo Tshukela
THE new executive members are from the left Raymond Zarrees Motsemme (regional secretary), Bongeka Faytelwa (deputy regional chairperson), Zolile Mjandana (regional chairperson), Ragel Horn (regional treasurer) and Amanda Penxaas (deputy regional secretary). Photo: Supplied
League reminded of its tasks at congress } Boipelo Mere SIPHO STHONGA, the Pixley ka Seme ANC deputy regional chairperson, encouraged and motivated the African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) delegates to continue to display a high level of discipline because the league derived from a constitution of a very disciplined organisation – the ANC. He said that during his address at the sixth regional congress of the ANCYL that was recently held at the Vanderkloof Dam in the Renosterberg sub-region. He reminded the delegates of the historic task of the ANCYL: to mobilise young people behind the vision of the ANC and to champion the socio-economic interest of all
young people in the region. “The ANCYL remains the first line of defence for the ANC whenever the party is under attack. “The league is the ‘preparatory school’ for all young people,” he told the delegates. Sthonga wished the ANCYL well and said he hoped that deliberations during their three-day congress, which ended on 1 June, were fruitful. He emphasised maximum participation in commissions. He continued to encourage the delegates, who displayed a united front and discipline, to go back to the foundation laid by the Mandelas, Lembedes and the Tambos in order to rebuild the ANCYL. “Pixley ka Seme should remain
united and disciplined towards the provincial congress of the ANCYL.” The congress deliberated and agreed to support and commit to comrade Neo Maneng as provincial secretary and comrade Bongiwe Mbinqo as provincial chair in the upcoming provincial congress of the ANCYL. They also pledged support for the Bring back our Girls International Movement and strongly condemned Boko Aram and other terrorist organisations. Additional members are Mandisa Manzi, Anele Solomon, Patrick McKlein, Doreen Baardman, Wongalethu Nohenda, Zoliswa Phike, Gurshwin de Bruin, Eunice Olivier, Glene van Wyk, Zolanie Mtwana, Dan Yola and Gloria Kweleta.
I COULD be wrong, but it seems as though it is woven into the black majority that emotional and psychological health aspects are disregarded as important elements for human beings. If, for instance, while watching TV, a scene comes on that highlights some underlying factors to suicide and trauma, you will maybe find two or three people who criticise the actual effects. They will claim that acknowledgement of such is a result of weakness or attention-seeking tactics. Some even go to the extent of blaming Western civilisational influence for such incidences. After some introspection, how many people would give up and give in to substance abuse and hopelessness? How many actually investigate the root causes? What would most likely be found? Most likely a lack of acknowledgement of emotions and psychological matter. How many people have, overnight, gone “insane, disturbed, hopeless and foolish” in our immediate surroundings? Do we know or do we take uneducated guesses as to why it happens simply based on rumours and gossip? I believe one cannot truly know or understand the full extent of a human being without exploring and seeking understanding of the whole human anatomy. There is a reason why there are psychologists and psychiatrists within the medical fraternity – it is because they address elements that complete the human being. Depression and anxiety are most commonly misunderstood and disregarded by many people. But the simplest way to explain them is “a chemical imbalance in the brain”. As important as the heart and blood are, so much more is the brain. So why do we ignore the
Noxolo Tshukela
needs of the brain, which at times explicitly tell us that something is off? It is not shameful or idiotic to take care of your whole self. To neglect it all because you fear judgement and insults from those around you – is your health of such little importance? It is actually quite heroic and exemplary to acknowledge oneself and take proper care of one’s whole self. People will always have an opinion about some or other thing. Why do you think people get admitted due to such disorders if they are so minor? Why is such a lot of money used to build these facilities? If there is disorder, should you not take it upon yourself to get things in order? The term should not scare you, but awaken you. Complete health really and truly is vital.
Portfolios of work experience the new kid on the block IN today’s difficult employment market, relying on a CV alone will hinder and not help your chances of securing that all important job. There is an increasing need for job applicants to submit a portfolio of work, which is used to pit them against their peers. Research was done by The Independent Institute of Education showing that CVs were not the only way to showcase one’s candidacy to prospective employers. Dr Felicity Coughlan, director of the Independent Institute of Education (IIE), emphasised the importance of creating a portfolio, showcasing a continuously changing collection of
records reflecting a person’s accomplishments, skills, experience and attributes. “Students must start compiling professional portfolios during their last few years of study, because these documents provide a valuable way for them to demonstrate their unique skills and proficiency,” said Coughlan. She said that a CV and cover letter might provide all the essential information about a person’s education, past and work, but were no longer sufficient in today’s competitive job market. “You need to go the extra mile to market yourself, and a portfolio is a valuable tool for
boosting your personal brand.” Coughlan said that public and private higher education institutions should assist students in putting together such portfolios for work, by providing opportunities to do assignments that would not only stay in the lecture room, but could translate into the workplace. “Too often there remains a gap between what is taught in higher education, and the demands of the workplace. That is why, at the IIE, we place a strong emphasis on work-integrated learning, and the importance of producing stellar portfolios before leaving for the world of work.
“Higher education institutions have a duty to build specific work skills, in a way that students can later demonstrate to their benefit. “They must be able to demonstrate what they have done and show what they have learnt,” said Coughlan. She said students had to be able to apply and test their knowledge in practical situations and should be given opportunities to build the skills and experience that make them work-ready. She said students did not have enough time and resources to spend gaining work experience and to build their portfolios post-graduation, while doing no
or low-paid internships. “It is essential that they start considering the body of work they will present to prospective employers while they are still studying. “Students can no longer wait for the workplace to start building their personal brand. They have to be able to demonstrate their distinctive offering as soon as they graduate. “Furthermore, such portfolios are not just applicable to design students. Whether students are graduating in IT, business, the arts or human sciences, there will always be ways in which they can turn what they have learnt into a portfolio of evidence,” she concluded.
EXPRESS NORTHERN CAPE , WEDNESDAY 18 JUNE 2014
5
NEWS
Big opportunity for three well-doers } Boipelo Mere THE three young men who saved a woman from being robbed of her cellphone in West End, will be taken to the next level. The Department of Transport, Safety and Liaison has donated clothing and will absorb them into the Social Crime Prevention Project of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) and will give them a monthly stipend. According to Steven Jonkers, the head of the department, the
project will soon be launched by Barbra Bartlett, the MEC for Safety and Liaison. “They showed they are our brothers’ and sisters’ keepers. This programme will educate these boys,” said Jonkers. According to Gen. Peter Shivuri, the head of crime prevention in the Northern Cape, the three boys indicated that they could work together with the police. He said that they fit into the block patrolling plan within the EPWP.
He highlighted that now that the boys were going to be absorbed by the department and the SAPS, they had the potential of refusing whenever they were tempted to do wrong. Shivuri announced that the department would embark on a programme where they would work with vulnerable children to teach them skills and to help them focus on their future, instead of leaving them to be absorbed by the crime world. Shivuri continued by encourag-
ing community members and learners to participate in crime fighting activities and by reporting any criminal activity at schools and on the streets. Itumeleng Kwaeng, one of the three young men responsible for the good deed, expressed his gratitude by promising that they would not disappoint while they were in this programme. “The department is giving us a better life by taking us off the streets and giving us a chance to prove ourselves,” he said.
According to him, his dream was to become a soldier and fight for his country. “Unfortunately, things did not go my way at school, but the Department of Safety has helped me a lot. I hope other young people can do what we did.” Jacob Madau, another one of the three, wants to become president when he grows up. He is positive that he might stand a chance, because he is already a commander in his ANC Youth League branch.
Crumbling houses rebuilt } Boipelo Mere CRACKED and moving walls will soon be a thing of the past for some of the residents in Homevale Extension, Kimberley. The construction has started on the first phase of at least 35 houses identified to be re-built by the Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (Coghsta). That after most of the houses in the area had developed serious cracks over the years. Out of the 35 identified houses, 9 have already been demolished. Bradley Raiters, the owner of Blue Lounge Trading, the construction company on the site, said all the newly-built houses would fit the new housing specifications. He could, however, not say how much the value of the houses would be and directed Express Northern Cape to Coghsta. All he could confirm was that the houses would be 42 m2 comprising four bedrooms with a toilet-bathroom.
“They will also have ceilings and wooden doors,” added the contractor. Raiters said that there would be more houses to be re-built in different phases. He added construction would serve as a skills development opportunity for the residents in and around the area, as there would also be more jobs created. “I have my own team (workers) for now. But I am planning on adding some sub-contractors at a later stage,” he said. ) By the time of going to print Express Northern Cape was still awaiting comment from Coghsta. Gamildien Abrahams, the spokesperson of Coghsta, did not send a response over the weekend as promised. Updates on the story will be published on the website at www.express-news.co.za.
Seven reasons why you should eat eggs
EATING more eggs is a great way to give you a healthy boost. If you are not keen on eating eggs regularly, here are reasons why you should. Pity the poor egg There is a misguided belief that the cholesterol found in the yolk raises the cholesterol levels in your body and puts your health at risk. But good news for egg lovers: Research supporting the health benefits of eggs is piling up and several studies found no link between eggs and either strokes or heart attacks in healthy people. Supplies you with vitamins One average-sized egg is packed with several vitamins essential to your health: ) Vitamin B2 or riboflavin – which helps your body to break down food into energy. ) Vitamin B12 or cobalamin is vital for producing red blood cells. ) Vitamin A or retinol, which is good for your eyesight. ) Vitamin E or tocopherol helps fight off the free radicals that can cause cellular and tissue damage, which might lead to cancer. Vitamins A and B2 are also important for cell growth. So make sure your kids are eating eggs regularly. Supplies you with essential minerals Eggs are packed with phosphorus, iron and zinc. These minerals are vital for your body. You need plenty of iron and insufficient iron can leave you grumpy, feeling tired and run down. Zinc keeps your immune system in top form and helps your body convert food into energy. Phosphorus is important for healthy teeth and
bones. There are some trace elements you need in small amounts in eggs such as iodine, useful for making thyroid hormones Eggs may reduce your risk of cancer Whole eggs are one of the best sources of the nutrient choline. One large egg has about 33% of your recommended daily allowance (RDA). One study published this year found that women with a high intake of choline are 25% less likely to get breast cancer. Choline is found mostly in the yolk, so feel free to ditch the white omelettes. Eggs are good for eyesight Egg yolks are also high in zeaxanthin and lutein, both antioxidants that have been shown to ward off macular degeneration. So you will still be able to eyeball in your 80s. An omelette a day can shrink your waist Researchers found that eating eggs for breakfast helps you limit calorie intake by more than 401 calories. That means you can lose three pounds or more each month. This is probably because eggs keep you full for a long time, meaning you are less likely to succumb to a noon snack or stuff yourself at lunchtime. Your abs eat eggs up Eggs contain a certain sequence of amino acids which makes egg protein easy for your body to absorb. It means a hard-boiled egg is ideal for repairing muscle after butt-busting exercises. ) Source: www.fitnea.com
THE MFL chess programme develops learning skills, concentration, comprehension and reasoning in learners. Photos: Supplied
Chess helps kids Kelvin Kemm
CHILDREN in schools in the Hotazel and Kuruman regions have been playing the game of chess for some time now as part of their maths and science training. The programme is run from Pretoria by the Moves For Life (MFL) organisation. This has been made possible by a sponsorship from the BHP Billiton Maganese Division. MFL area manager, Petra Flemming, reports that the teachers and the learners are now so enthusiastic about chess that they don’t want to go home after the chess lessons. Teachers report a remarkable difference in the children attending chess classes. At the Sedibeng Primary School there are 445 learners now attending chess classes. A teacher at the Sedibeng Primary School reports that school discipline has improved remarkably since chess was
introduced. Part of the chess protocol is good manners and respect. All players are required to shake hands before and after every game and to thank opponents. Moremi says that the programme develops learning skills and that concentration, comprehension and reasoning are clearly improving amongst the learners. This is great news for MFL because that is part of their objective. Learner attitude to work is a major factor in school performance. A teacher of the Maipeing Primary School has also reported a visible improvement in learner attitude. She tells the story of a 13-yearold learner, Ontlametse Mosetlhatsela from Kanana Village, who learned to play under the MFL system and is now so keen that he now helps teach the younger children. MFL provided Mosetlhatsela with a thrilling opportunity by
sending him to Kimberley to play in a tournament there. It was the first time he travelled that far. A teacher of the Nweng Primary School relates that certain children who were uncooperative in class before are now cooperating and achieving success with new-found self-confidence. He says that learners enjoy doing maths on the demonstration chess board. This is excellent news because part of the chess programme teaches the children to imagine the layout of graphs and geometry. Familiarity with the layout of a chess board makes a transition to maths graphs so much easier. The MFL programme now has over 45 000 children in its chess classes across the country. The success in implementation is very much dependent on the enthusiasm of the MFL area managers and in particular the teachers at the schools ) Dr Kelvin Kemm is a Moves For Life (MFL) trustee in Pretoria.
THE Rearata School’s gr. 2 “Rainbow” class enjoys playing chess in the classroom.
6
EXPRESS NORTHERN CAPE, WEDNESDAY 18 JUNE 2014
NEWS
Win circus tickets } Boipelo Mere
LEARNERS of the Wrenchville High School during their silent protest against rape. Photo: Supplied
Learners unite with victims ON 3 June learners of the Wrenchville High School participated in a silent protest – Standing together against rape. This protest took place on the N14 Road in Kuruman. The protest lasted more than an hour and was aimed at showing solidarity with rape survivors who were silenced by sexual violence. Tape was worn over their mouths to symbolise all rape survivors whose voices had been silenced by rape. This silent protest is part of their Youth Citizen Action Programme (YCAP) which is powered by the Non Profit Organisation (NPO) Empowervate in partnership with the Deutsche Bank Africa Foundation and the Department of Basic Education. It challenges gr. 10 learners to become active citizens and to demonstrate what it means to be empowered by identifying social and environmental issues within their school’s communities and to find ways to address them.
TLALENG KETUMILE, a learner of the Wrenchville High School, together with Tsepo Kgatlhane, a teacher of the Wrenchville High School, who is also do ing great community work amongst youngsters. Photo: Ilse Watson
The Wrenchville High School learners also launched a campaign called Standing Together Against Rape (STAR) as their active citizen campaign for 2014. The focus of the campaign is to create awareness for statutory rape and to encourage people from all ages to start talking openly and freely about rape. Their silent protest also took place to commemorate National Child Protection Week which was held from 1 to 7 June. ) Do you have a story to tell about rape? Please contact ilse.watson@volksblad.com or call 079-831-5579.
EXPRESS NORTHERN CAPE is giving away five double ringside tickets to the McLaren International Circus. Shows are expected to start on 26 June and the last show will be on 2 July. The circus promises to present children of all ages with the finest traditional circus show ever produced in South Africa. The all-new 2014 spectacular show will be presented in Kimberley at the Flamingo Casino’s state of the art 32 m x 32 m big-top circus tent between 15:00 and 19:00 daily. Shows which are part of the programme include Miss Nikita from Australia on her heart-stopping single trapeze, from the Chinese state circus Miss To Yong with spectacular unicycle balancing, amazing acrobatics from Kenya and Zimbabwe by the Velocity Boys, from Cape Town on her rope act the lovely Miss Karen, the impressive five-man Chinese Poi act by China’s Troupe Fie Ling, the amazing juggling skills of Australia’s Jansen Grant, the double silk act, human juggling by Chee and Chong, the death defying wheel of death by Australia’s Jansen, as well as fire and fire limbo acts. The resident clowns, little Alick and Mariska, promise to have the audience in stitches. Included in the amazing performances are performing animals such as a mixed caged act with America’s Casey McCoy, consisting of rare white lions, African lionesses, Bengal tigers and a rare white Bengal tiger. Other animal acts include the perky poodles, Burmese pythons, Arabian camels, Chloe the African Alligator, miniature horses and ponies. The tickets sell at R80 for side raised seats, R100 for middle raised and R120 for ringside seats. “The McLaren Circus will present their biggest and strongest season ever. “We are the largest circus in Africa and have the biggest variety of performing animals in South Africa. It is affordable fun for the entire family,” says Duncan
KAREN and Regan with show snakes.
Photo: Supplied
Mclaren. Call the tickets office on 082-747-5726 for bookings. For information send an email to bookings@mclarencircus.co.za. ) All Express readers have to do to enter Express’s competition and stand a chance of winning one of the double tickets, is to go to www.express-news.co.za, click on “competitions” and answer the following simple question: What venue will the McLaren International Circus use in Kimberley?
Council appointed BASIC EDUCATION MINISTER ANGIE MOTSEKGA has appointed a 14-member council for Umalusi. The council, which will serve until June 2018, will be chaired by Prof. John Volmink who is a nationally-recognised expert in education and in assessment, and has extensive experience in quality assurance and related matters. Other members are representatives of the General and Further Education and Training sectors and have a thorough knowledge and understanding of, and an attested commitment to the interests in these education sectors. “Furthermore, they have knowledge and understanding of accreditation, assessment and certification of General and Further
Education and Training programmes and experience in statistics and finance,” said department spokesperson, Elijah Mhlanga. The Umalusi Council has been established in terms of section 6(6) of the General and Further Education and Training Quality Assurance Act, 2001 (Act No. 58 of 2001). Mhlanga said the minister had wished the new council well during their term of office. “The minister is confident that the new council will contribute to building a quality education system in our country.” The Quality Council is responsible for the quality assurance of General and Further Education and Training. – SAnews.gov.za
EXPRESS NORTHERN CAPE , WEDNESDAY 18 JUNE 2014
NEWS
A CONSTANT REMINDER: Artists held a march commemorating the 16 June uprising as part of the NYDA programme at the Mayibuye Cultural Centre.
Photos: Boipelo Mere
NYDA celebrates Youth Day } Boipelo Mere
THE National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) commemmorated National Youth Day with various activities in Kimberley
where teams from other provinces, including the national office, attended. The programme was part of a build-up programme for the main event that happened on Monday.
HECTOR PETERSON IS DEAD, LONG LIVE HECTOR PETERSON: An enactment of the death of Hector Peterson.
RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING: The MEC of Sports, Arts and Culture in the Northern Cape, Lebogang Motlhaping (right), with Bathandwa Ngoma from the National Gambling Programme.
ARRIVE ALIVE: Deputy Director General of Arts and Culture Vusi Ndima (left) and Direc tor General Sibusiso Xaba (middle) were given a lecture about the importance of respon sible driving by Winnie Nkuna, an assistant director of the National Department of Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation.
UNLOCKING OPPORTUNITIES: The unlock ing of the chained Mayibuye Centre by De puty Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Rejoice Mabudafhasi, symbolised the un locking of the doors to more opportunities for the youth. She said that she was doing what was supposed to have been done long ago.
EXHIBITION: An Arts and Culture exhibi tion was held in the Mayibuye Centre. Pictured are the Mayor of Sol Plaatje, David Molusi (left), with one of the artists Alfred Sekunkwe. Sekunkwe, who also displayed his work on the day, speciali ses in mosaic and wooded creations.
7
8
EXPRESS NORTHERN CAPE, WEDNESDAY 18 JUNE 2014
Visit Express Northern Cape’s website www.express-news.co.za for live news-streaming of all the soccer action in Brazil.
Nominate a sports star
PIGEONS are released to start the long journey home.
Photo: Supplied
Season takes off V Ilse Watson
THE Kuruman Homing Pigeon Club has a membership of 33. The racing season began on 7 June, with the first race starting from Hopetown. The last race will be held on 4 October from Bellville Place.
The results of the 7 June race from Hopetown (245 km) are as follows: One-year-old pigeon: ) first – Carla and Jaco Salim; ) second – Aucamp-hokke (Frikkie Aucamp); ) third – Pro Pigeon Lofts (Simon Bylsma); ) fourth – MC Turbo (Kobus van den
Heever); and ) fifth – Willem Burger. Open category: ) first – MC Turbo; ) second – GA Coetsee; ) third – Coenie Smit; ) fourth – Carla en Jaco Salim; and ) fifth – Journey’s End (Hennie Cloete).
For more sports news and photos go to www.express-news.co.za. Go like Express Northern Cape on Facebook and give your opinion on stories.
Beats Kathu to claim league win THE u.11 rugby team of the Seodin Primary School won the Van Druten League. The team beat its counterpart of the Kathu Primary School with 127 on 7 June. Photo: Supplied
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 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 six to 18. You can nominate yourself or be nominated by a friend or 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. 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.