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Jonkers denies guilt Claims he became unpopular in pursuit of discipline
} Boipelo Mere STEVEN JONKERS, the head of the Northern Cape Department of Transport, Safety and Liaison, said his efforts of instilling discipline at his department had resulted in him becoming a victim and unpopular. He accused certain people of running to the media and making false, unfounded allegations against him. He spoke at a press briefing called by the Department of Transport, Safety and Liaison, with the key focus being to give an update on the intra-provincial flight service. The DA had reportedly been raising its eyebrows at the project. Elaborating on what he called a conspiracy before he was charged with fraud by the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court, Jonkers pointed the finger at Patric Mabilo, the former MEC of the department, as being the culprit of all illegal activities within the department. He continued by highlighting that he had become unpopular for being the one who wanted to resolve the learner transport saga where conspiracy had played a role in March 2013. “Steven Jonkers was not involved, but they could see where I was heading (with the investigations). “When we took over the function from the Department of Education there was no compliance regarding roadworthy certificates or liability insurance.” Except for various cases of corruption that he stated he had not been involved in, Jonkers also touched on the issue of the hiring of traffic officers. “Normal processes were followed during the hiring of traffic officers, which was done in September while I was on leave and the submission of the post was signed in my absence. “I found out that most of the hired traffic officers had criminal records, some had no driver’s licences, as was the requirement, and no qualifications.” He said certain officials within the department had been instructed to upgrade and degrade employees without the relevant permission. “We are the only province that did that and the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) had to
‘I found out that most of the hired traffic officers had criminal records, some had no driv er ’s licences, as was the require ment, and no qual ifications.’ – Steven Jonkers withdraw the agreements that those people were to be upgraded. “Instilling discipline has always resulted in people running to the media and claiming victimisation. “All I did was to determine the parameters of the, regulations and the act that guide us.” He added that he also had to react to unauthorised salary increases that had been granted to certain officials without the knowledge of the accounting officer. The Phakalane Airways issue that the DA had raised concerns about was also touched on. Jonkers said that accusations of stolen submission from the department was misinformation, raw information, that the DA could not contextualise. ) Visit the Express website at www.express-news to find out what Jonkers said about Phakalane Airways.
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Sewage crisis THE residents of Lerato Park Phase 1 have decided not to pay their rates and service bills, but to use that money to see the doc tor. That is after the outbreak of asthma, TB and bronchitis in the community due to the blocked sewage drains. Manmade tunnels were dug in all the flats’ yards to direct the flow of the sewage. It ran freely into the streets of Lerato Park. The community fears that the overflowing sewage will affect not only their health, but their houses as well. The walls are already starting to crack. Go to the Express website www.express news.co.za for the full story and more pic tures. Photos: Boipelo Mere
Time to empower all } Dimakatso Lechwenyo IF history lay in the atmosphere we could be the rainbow that colours the sky and gives it a new meaning If years could speak 1976 would cry black tears and tell stories that make loud bleeding noises It would curse and be cursed for the sins of the man who pulled the trigger for the skin cannot be colour blocked not even by pale rubber bullets If tomorrow could be illustrated and carved by wood I would ensure that the sculptures are varnished and polished with class That every black child who lives gets the chance to be educated That my people begin to understand that giving a plate of food will not eliminate poverty because poverty is a state of mind, a mindset that needs to be chanelled in the right direction If one day my people would give me a chance to speak I would open your eyes to a reality that goes beyond your own circumstances A reality where people take themselves seriously and the development of the collective is encouraged. If for once you started looking at me without thinking that I think I know it all Maybe then we can learn from each other, we can begin to build the legacy for which Tsietsi died the legacy that Biko wanted to see blossom and we can then take ownership of what is rightfully ours Maybe if books could speak then maybe we will begin to see the importance of reading and empowering
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ourselves Maybe Capitalist Nigger will not be literary works in vain Maybe Biko’s I write what I like will teach us the essence of black consciousness And maybe then we will not need the world to dictate to us what we ought to be . . . Because then we will be a people who know who they are and are well defined. If the diaries of our councillors were public property I would want to know how their schedules look for the day, Seemingly there are people earning big bucks, yet our communities are a mess Toilets are blocked, water-pipes are breaking all over, Galeshewe still has one library, somebody is not doing me justice. There are people sitting in air-conditioned municipal offices that fail to provide our people with adequate services, services which we pay for . . . And as a community we fold our arms and say nothing Sobukwe must be rolling in his grave, the artificial soccer field behind Galeshewe Stadium Is named after King George And here I am still trying to figure out what this George has done for my
people The new in thing in Galeshewe is the establishment of new churches and gospel choirs Pastors are treated like kings forgetting that they too are but servants to the Most High And the mission statement of gospel choirs are limited to the growth of the choir Forgetting to develop their members intellectually and economically We can never be having young people talking music Without knowing the background and the business of music Youth fellowships are almost non-exist in churches because young people no longer know the purpose of such in the church Churches are filled with people with agenda’s and the church is succeeding in cultivating followers, yet we fail to build leaders. We are at church every Sunday, some of us not knowing that the altar boy is unemployed and the guy who carries the pastor’s Bible and water is struggling to pay his college fees . . . then the pastor preaches of God blessing him with another car From government to church, one black man is taking food out of another black man’s mouth One black man does not want to see another black getting an education I hope that one day we wake up to the realisation that until all of us have made it None of us have made it. Your success is but artificial. It is in empowering others that we will grow as a people Make a difference One that is worth it, one that has impact.
READING COACHES undergoing training.
Fighting illiteracy THE De Aar and Droogfontein Solar Power Reading Coach Programme has already been implemented in 24 primary schools in De Aar, Hanover, Britstown, Riverton, Ritchie and Barkly-West. In conjunction with the Department of Education, this programme is one of the companies’ socio-economic development initiatives implemented across 14 schools. Training of the reading coaches commenced earlier this year and teachers have been allocated reading coach resources with the focus of improving the literacy and numeracy levels of gr. 1 to gr. 3 learners by providing scheduled reading sessions in isiXhosa and Afrikaans. Through the introduction of 14 reading coaches into the beneficiary schools, this programme aims to improve the literacy and numeracy skills of primary school learners. This in turn has provided jobs for 14 unemployed matriculants from the area who now receive a stipend each month and are being provided with work experience. This should also improve their opportunities to study and get jobs in the future. These coaches will run reading sessions with groups of up to 15 children at a time, although most of these groups are smaller so that each child gets individual attention. According to the company, the programme incorporates elements like employment opportunities, training and resources and schools receiving book donations.
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It also revealed that the project was funded over a three-year period and performance would be measured by the improvement of the Annual National Tests (ANA) written by the learners annually. Each participating school is expected to get book grants over the three-year period. “The biggest challenge to education outcomes is the lack of literacy and numeracy skills at the early childhood development stage, as it limits learners’ potential as they progress higher up the education chain,” Marion Green-Thompson, economic development manager for De Aar Solar Power, explained. “This needs to be addressed so that children have the right skills to take Mathematics and Science through to gr. 12. “For this reason, De Aar Solar Power has signed a three-year agreement with the Department of Education to support this programme, to the value of R421 846,32,” Green-Thompson said. Both De Aar Solar Power and Droogfontein Solar Power are committed to helping communities through the implementation of education and health programmes with a focus on early childhood development. Some of the methods include a crèche support programme; numeracy and literacy interventions at primary school level; support for Mathematics and Science programmes at secondary school level and scholarships for engineering-related studies at tertiary level.
Disappointed artists walk out of workshop } Boipelo Mere
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THAMI SEHUPELO, the chairperson of Kapa Bokone in charge of community arts centres in the Northern Cape, has dismissed claims that his organisation hijacked the Cultural and Creative Industries Federation of South Africa (CCIFSA) workshop at the Mayibuye Arts Centre. This is after the CCIFSA delegation of the national office failed to pitch after organising the workshop, resulting in artists reportedly leaving the event. “Kapa Bokone was not on the agenda, why would I spend five hours listening to them selling themselves? They are artists at the same level as me and I can visit their office as often as I like. We continue to be failed by our own people,” said one bitter artist. According to some, failure to turn up would result in local artists missing out on opportunities. They realised not even a
quarter of artists and organisations in the province were present. They accused the CCIFSA of not taking the province seriously. Ike Tau of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture said the workshop was organised in a short time and it was impossible to invite more than the close to 60 artists from Kimberley. Grace Gomolemo, co-ordinator of the event, said it was aimed at reviving artists in the Northern Cape and checking grievances in order to sustain their careers. Sekhupelo said the delegation sent an apology that they would no longer pitch due to missing their flight. He said the workshop was supposed to be for the whole province, but they were limited by cost constraints. “If they were not planning to come, they would not have approached us to organise the workshop. Those people work under pressure,” said Sekhupelo, who said he was not responding on behalf of the CCIFSA.
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Performing career now a reality } Boipelo Mere LEAPING into success. The dancer Katlego Nche was awarded for all his hard work and dedication when he won a performing arts scholarship to the value of R150 000 in October. This scholarship was awarded by the Arts and Culture Trust (ACT) and the Dramatic, Artistic and Literary Rights Organisation (Dalro). Nche made it to the final round of the national competition where he scooped the first prize towards studying for his B-Tech in theatre and talent at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT). ACT covered all travelling and accommodation costs to the last leg of the competition. Nche believes he performed exceptionally well in all required disciplines X acting, singing and dancing. “But I still could not believe that I got first prize. I was performing with some of the best performing students in South Africa.” He said his nerves calmed after studying his competition’s strengths and weaknesses during the week of the auditions. He realised that it was the pressure that made him so nervous. “I knew that I stood a chance to get at least the second position. But when they announced the one I thought would win as the runnerup, I just felt that I must be the winner.” According to Nche, the judges actually recommended that he enrol with the University of Cape Town
‘I performed to the best of my abilities. But I still could not believe that I got first prize. I was per forming with some of the best performing stu dents in the whole of South Africa.’ X Katlego Nche (UCT) for his outstanding talent in opera, but he prefers the TUT. “It comes highly recommended in musical theatre.” Nche was also guaranteed the opportunity to serve a contract with one of the African agencies after completing his studies. The ACT Scholarships Programme is aimed at learners in their final year of secondary education who wish to pursue undergraduate studies in the performing arts. The competition was also eligible for individuals between the ages of 18 and 25 who are not considered to be professional and who are not registered for an undergraduate course during the year of participation. ) Runners-up were awarded cash prizes between the amounts of R105 000 and R60 000. They will also be at liberty to select their preferred performing arts course at any accredited South African tertiary institution.
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS OF A PERSON TO SERVE ON THE KIMBERLEY HOSPITAL BOARD
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS OF A PERSON TO SERVE ON THE NORTHERN CAPE MENTAL HEALTH REVIEW BOARD
In terms of the National Health, the MEC for Health in the Northern Cape, Mr MN JACK invites nominations for membership of the abovementioned Board.
In terms of the Mental Health Care Act No.17 of 2002, the MEC for Health in the Northern Cape, Mr MN JACK invites nominations for membership of the abovementioned Board.
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Health Care Practitioners Professional qualification and current registration with relevant council as a: Medical Doctor and/or Nurse. In case of above categories underlined, at least one year practical experience working in a health establishment. b. Legal Practitioner Appropriate professional qualifications and admission in term of the Republic of SouthAfrica as a magistrate, attorney or advocate. c. Community Representative (4) Must have experience in serving on a board. The person must have a tertiary qualification with experience and or a matric qualification. • Persons nominated must be SouthAfrican citizens. • Residents in the Northern Cape province. • Over twenty one (21) years of age. TERM OF OFFICE The term of office is one to three years.All appointments will be on a part-time basis. POWERS AND FUNCTIONS The main function of the Board is to provide oversight and advise the Hospital Management team. Ensure that the hospital adheres to the Batho Pele Principles. Ensure that the human rights of patients health problems are observed and respected at all times. Ensure that the environment is clinically conducive for the treatment of patients. Hold management accountable for the proper management of the hospital.
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Mental Health Care Practitioner Professional qualification and current registration with relevant council as a: Medical Doctor, Psychiatrist, Psychiatric Nurse, Clinical or Counselling Psychologist, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker. In case of the last five categories underlined, at least one year practical experience working in health establishment where at least 50% of patients have a primary diagnosis of mental disorders or intellectual disability. Legal Practitioner Appropriate professional qualifications and admission in term of the Republic of SouthAfrica as a magistrate, attorney or advocate. Community Representative Must be able to read and write. • Persons nominated must be SouthAfrican citizens. • Residents in the Northern Cape province. • Over twenty one (21) years of age.
TERM OF OFFICE The term of office is one to three years. All appointments will be on a part-time basis. POWERS AND FUNCTIONS As set out in the Mental Health Care Act No. 17 of 2002 and Regulations. The main function of the Board is to provide oversight of decisions made by the Mental health personnel on admissions and discharge of assisted and involuntary mental health care users (patients) , mentally ill prisoners and state patients. Ensure that human rights of people with mental health problems are observed and respected at all times.
Written nominations must be accompanied by full Curriculum Vitae of the nominee and the acceptance of the nomination must be in writing. A proposer and a seconder, neither of whom may be a nominee, must sign every nomination. Nominations forms are available at Department of Health district offices and health facilities.
GENERAL The employment conditions and the remuneration shall be negotiated within limits determined by the MEC of Health in consultation with the MEC of finance. Written nominations must be accompanied by a full Curriculum Vitae of the nominee and the acceptance of the nomination must be in writing. A proposer and a seconder, neither of whom may be a nominee, must sign every nomination. Nomination forms are available at the Department of Health district offices and health facilities.
The closing date for nominations is 15 November 2014.
The closing date for nominations is 15 November 2014.
Nominations and further enquiries may be directed to:
Nominations and further enquiries may be directed to:
Mr DD Madyo 36 Memorial Road Head of Ministry Department of Health Private Bag X5049 KIMBERLEY 8300 Tel. 053 830 2000
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Lorato’s dignity restored } Boipelo Mere
THIS is how Senampi Phetane (75) used to move her daughter, Lora to (34), from one place to another. Photos: Supplied
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT, SAFETY AND LIAISON Directorate: Transport Operations
Deputy Director: Infrastructure Operations
Salary: All-inclusive package: R532 278 per annum (Level 11) (Ref. S4.10/15) Head Office (Kimberley) Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Economic/Transport Economics • 3 years’ relevant experience. The following will serve as strong recommendations: • Analytical and problem-solving skills • Good presentation skills • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) • Strategic capabilities and management skills • Good interpersonal skills • Experience in engaging with all levels of Government and the private sector • Experience must include stakeholder management and negotiation in a multidisciplinary environment and experience in managing projects. Duties: • Provide professional, operational management and leadership in respect of the provision of the functions and services assigned to the Sub-directorate • Manage, coordinate and facilitate the development and/or maintenance of infrastructure and facilities related to: * Freight transport infrastructure * Passenger transport infrastructure • Manage the promotion and or establishment models, including: * Non-motorised transport modes * Intra-Provincial air services. Enquiries: Mrs Connie Olivier, tel. (053) 807-4807 or Mr Batsile Marekwa, tel. (053) 839-1795
ONE suspect was arrested by the Plooysburg police for the murder of Mohammed Springbok (29) that transpired on the night of 26 October. On the day of the arrest, the suspect, Willem Springbok (26), was found hiding under a couch inside a Club 2000 house by the Plooysburg police where he was apprehended on 4 November. He was reportedly investigated for the murder after reports that he had been seen drinking with the deceased before getting into a fight with him on the night of the murder.
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“It is alleged the deceased and the suspect were drinking on a farm near Plooysburg on 26 October at approximately 19:00 and they had an argument over a bottle of whisky. “The suspect fatally wounded the victim with a sharp object in the neck and fled the scene,” stated Lt Sergio Kock of the SAPS Communications in a report. The suspect appeared in the Douglas Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 6 November, and the case was remanded for 25 November for a formal bail application as the investigation continues.
WILLEM SPRINGBOK (26).
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Salary: R337 998 – R398 139 per annum (Level 10) (Ref. S4.10/09) Jan Kempdorp Requirements: • Relevant tertiary qualification (3-year diploma/degree or equivalent) • 3-5 year’s supervisory experience • 7-10 years’ working experience in the traffic law enforcement • All valid relevant driver’s licences (A and EC) • No criminal record • Extensive knowledge of traffic management policies and regulations • Relevant legislation and Traffic Management Regulations • Driving skills • Vehicle inspections/ impoundment. Duties: • Manage the implementation of operational law enforcement plan • Ensure effective and efficient leadership • Manage service delivery improvement • Manage Human Resource • Financial management • Ensure effective and efficient asset management. Enquiries: Mr Lesego Wolfe, tel. (053) 830-4902 or Mr Batsile Marekwa, tel. (053) 839-1795
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LORATO PHETANE’S family is relieved after the John Tao lo Development Trust gave her a new reclining wheel chair. Behind her is CEO Tumelo Mpolokeng. On the far right is her mother, Senampi Phetane (75).
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Assistant Director: Financial Advisor
Salary: R270 804 – R327 126 per annum (Level 9) (Ref. S4.10/12) Head Office (Kimberley) Requirements: • Appropriate diploma and/or 3 years’ relevant and proven experience • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in a standardised situation • Ability to work independently and manage one’s time • Knowledge of economic and basic accounting principles • Proficient personal computer skills, including Microsoft Excel advanced • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) • Good interpersonal skills • Good financial and budgeting skills. Duties: • Advise on expenditure trends and budgeting • Manage, coordinate and facilitate the submission of non-financial performance data for verification of monthly and quarterly performance reported • Manage the reconciliation of revenue generated • Manage and advise with the payment of invoices • Assist with annual budget planning for all Sub-directorates • Provide written monthly, quarterly, and annual assessment of operating performance vs budget • Enforce and/or implement the financial policies of the organisation. Enquiries: Ms Connie Olivier, tel. (053) 807-4807 or Mr Batsile Marekwa, tel. (053) 839-1795 Directorate: Traffic Regulations
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SENAMPI PHETANE (75) looks lovingly at her daughter, Lorato (34), proudly sitting in her brand-new mobile recliner while being pushed by Tumelo Mpolokeng, CEO of the John Taolo Gaetsewe Developmental Trust. Senampi will no longer be in a situation where she has to pull her disabled daughter around on the floor. Surrounded by admiring neighbours en personnel on the day of the handover the family from Heuningvlei near Kuruman felt relieved that their pleas had not fallen on deaf ears. They approaced SABC’s Touching Lives in 2013, which in turn approached the trust for assistance. The handover of the chair earlier this month on 4 November was a tremendous help. The trust reportedly helped Lorato by taking her to various physiotherapists and surgeons in Kuruman and Cape Town for advice and recommendations. The trust heeded the call after they had seen the family’s plea for help on SABC’s Touching Lives in 2013. Lorato, who lives with her mother, said: “My mother had to carry me using a blanket and it was becoming increasingly difficult for her because of her age. It pained me seeing my mother pulling me along and for this reason I asked for help. I am very grateful to the John Taolo Gaetsewe Developmental Trust and I hope they will continue doing the good they are known for.” “We took it upon ourselves as the trust to assist Lorato in any way possible. We’ve spent over R150 000 in assisting her and I would like to thank my dedicated staff who played a big role in helping her thus far. This mobility recliner will help Lorato’s family to move her around without pulling her with a blanket and we are grateful for having touched her heart,” said Tumelo Mpolokeng, the CEO of the John Taolo Gaetsewe Developmental Trust.
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Soccer star takes on ambassador role } Boipelo Mere JABU MAHLANGU heeded the call to become an ambassador against substance abuse. The retired Supersport player and Bafana Bafana midfielder accompanied Kimberley’s own Jimmy Tau along with Fezile Makhanya during their visits to schools where they discouraged learners from substance abuse, gangsterism and to stay dedicated to their education. Mahlangu motivated learners at different high schools in Kimberley by sharing his lifetime experience with them and the importance of focusing on their studies in order to make responsible choices in life. As most of the learners know about Mahlangu’s challenges with alcohol, he emphasised the importance of saving and investing from an early stage. The learners at Vuyolwethu were eating out of the soccer star’s hands as he promoted the MultiChoice Diski Challenge, a tournament handing out free tickets to the game for performing stunning dance moves. The bubbly player said to Express Northern Cape how becoming successful at the young age of 17 years had blinded him from responsibility. “Coming from a family familiar with alcoholism, I did not see the difference between right and wrong. “I just went astray as I had the money to spend on everything my heart desired. “Then came the huge blow of losing my parents in a space of three years . . . that was a serious blow for me,” said Mahlangu. His opportune moment for the MultiChoice Diski Challenge, a tournament which seeks to unearth and polish South African football’s next “diamonds”, came whilst the province was still basking in the glory of its latest diamond discovery, Rivaldo Coetzee. The Kakamas-born Coetzee recently became the youngest player to represent the country at senior level when he made his
THE selfie moment made the students crazy.
“UNBELIEVABLE. I got free tickets from ce lebrities just for dancing . . . wow.” debut against Congo Brazzaville in the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers at just 18. Mahlangu highlighted that his role as an ambassador came in handy to educate and guide young players like Coetzee in responsible financial decision-making and handling fame. Log onto the website and copy a few dance moves that were displayed by some of the Vuyolwethu learners in Galesewe and see more pictures.
‘Coming from a family familiar with alcoholism, I did not see the difference between right and wrong. I just went astray as I had the money to spend on everything my heart desired.’
Going to Cuba } Boipelo Mere THE Department of Health in the Northern Cape again held a send-off ceremony for 28 students who received bursaries to study Medicine in Cuba. Ten of those students will be in the 80 Cuban Scholarship while 18 will be placed in the Expanded Cuban Programme. These students were selected from disadvantaged communities based on their history of active contribution to their communities and their potential to be caring doctors, as well as their creativity, initiative and commitment to serve the poorest of the poor upon completing their studies in Cuba. The Cuban programme is as a result of the exchange agreement between South Africa and Cuba which started in 1997 when the two countries signed off a bilateral agreement.
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National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, 57 of 2003 Board of South African National Parks (SANParks) Nominations for the Appointment of Suitable Persons as Members
In terms of section 59 of the Protected Areas Act, 57 of 2003, interested parties are invited to nominate suitable persons to be appointed as members of the Board of the South African National Parks (SANParks). Nominations must be accompanied by an acceptance letter from the nominee as well as the Curriculum Vitae of the person or persons being nominated. The nomination must, at a minimum, include the following: • The personal details including postal/residential address and contact number • The nominee’s qualifications with reference to Section 58 of the Act • The nominee’s qualifications and experience in the field of conservation specifically as mentioned below • Other relevant information. General Information The nominated person must: • Be fit and proper to hold office as a member of the Board • Have appropriate qualifications and experience in conservation and related research/ science fields and programmes • Other qualifications and/or experience in audit and risk management would be an advantage. A person holding office as a member of Parliament, a provincial legislature or a municipal council, or a person who has been removed from office in terms of Section 65 of the Protected Areas Act, 57 of 2003, are disqualified from becoming or remaining a member of the Board. Nominations and a letter of acceptance of the nomination by the nominee must be forwarded as follows: • By Post: The Director-General: Environmental Affairs, for attention: Ms Sibongiseni Sangqu, Private Bag X447, Pretoria 0001 • By hand: The Office of the Director-General, Department of Environmental Affairs Pretoria: 473 Steve Biko Road, Pretoria, for attention: Ms Sibongiseni Sangqu Cape Town: Room 1506, 120 Plein Street (Parliament), for attention: Ms Beryl Batties • By fax: (021) 462-0052 • By e-mail: bbatties@environment.gov.za Enquiries: Mrs B Batties, tel. (021) 469-4300/4306 The closing date for nominations is 12:00 on Friday, 22 November 2014
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SAPS fitness team brings home medals THE 24 strong SAPS Northern Cape Provincial Functional Fitness team members brought home 14 gold medals, six silver and four bronze medals from the national championships for Functional Fitness in Bloemfontein. The team comprised 24 members who competed against other provinces as well as a team of the SAPS’s head office. Const. Selogile Kwes was chosen to represent the SAPS national team that will be participating against the SANDF national team in 2015 while the Northern Cape coach, WO Cecil Visagie, was selected to coach the SAPS national team.
The Northern Cape male relay team also took first place in the overall relay event. Functional Fitness is aimed at assisting police officials to develop and maintain their fitness and health, thus enabling and encouraging them to live healthy lifestyles. Overall work performance is also enhanced through good health and fitness.
THE Northern Cape SAPS Functional Fitness team members are from the left, front: Lt Col Chanel Immelman, Const. Mkhuseli Dayiya, Capt. Hilton Balie, Const. Selogile Kwes, Const. Mpho Moqhobai, Sgt Nkaelang Josop, Const. Ivy Modukwane and WO Cecil Visagie (coach); back: Const. Siviwe Zitumane, WO Cassius Rooibaaitjie, WO Isaac Saane, Const. Clement Phutiyaude, Sgt Loeto Leberegane, Sgt Molotlhangi Moraluki, Sgt Gregory Vis (team manager), WO Edward Chabeli and Const. Boitumelo Monchonyane. Photo: Supplied
Labour probes crane incident } Boipelo Mere
Thembelihle Local Municipality, situated in the Northern Cape and covering the towns of Hopetown and Strydenburg, is committed to continuously improving our service delivery to the communities it serves. For this reason registered service providers are invited to tender for the below tenders. TENDER TLM10/2014 - APPOINTMENT OF A REGISTERED CONVEYANCE/LAW FIRM FOR THE TRANSFER OF TITLE DEEDS OF PREVIOUSLY DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS' BNG HOUSES FOR A THREE-YEAR PERIOD. CLOSING DATE: 10 DECEMBER 2014 AT 12:00 AND TENDER TLM11-2014 - REQUEST FOR SPECIALISED SUPPORT IN COMPILING ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE 2014/15, 2015/16 AND 2016/17 FINANCIAL YEARS. CLOSING DATE: 10 DECEMBER 2014 AT 12:00 For full details on the tenders please visit www.thembelihlemunicipality.gov.za Tender documents are obtainable from Ms Walters or Ms Jaxa at telephone 053 203 0005/8 at a non-refundable deposit of R200 (VAT inclusive).
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THE premier of the Northern Cape, Sylvia Lucas, on behalf of the provincial government has sent their sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the two employees of the Abengoa Solar Plant Project after their tragic passing. The two employees were reportedly amongst the eight who were injured after a crawler crane had capsized during a freak storm and had crushed three office containers on 3 November. According to the Department of Labour, it dispatched a team led by an occupational health and safety specialist inspector to investigate an incident at the KHI Solar One site 20 km outside Upington. Six employees were injured and two fatalities reported. Wishing the employee who is currently still in hospital a speedy recovery, Lucas paid tribute and commended them in their sterling work on the growth and development of that region. “Their contribution and legacy on the
project will live long after the project has been completed. “Many will benefit from their dedication and hard work and making renewable energy a reality for the people of the Northern Cape,” said the premier. “The team is currently at the scene conducting the investigation in line with the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) 85 of 1993 and its regulations and they hope to start compiling their preliminary report at the end of this week,” said Masede Mosima, the assistant director: media monitoring and research, at the Department of Labour. According to Mosima, the Department of Labour conducted recent inspections on the site from 22 to 23 October to ensure the safety of employees and every person who might be affected by the construction’s activities. The Department of Labour further revealed that the findings of the report would be forwarded to the National Director of Public Prosecution to peruse and apply their mind once completed.
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Frances Baard backs small business ENTREPRENEURSHIP is a gruelling career path to follow in South Africa. Statistically, only 3,6% of entrepreneurial ventures succeed. Despite this daunting figure, it is widely recognised that the development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMMEs) is essential for the economic growth of the country. For this reason, it is crucial that government involves itself at all levels in the support of small businesses. In support of Global Entrepreneurship Week and to show its backing of entrepreneurs in the Northern Cape, the Frances Baard District Municipality (FBDM) will host the Small Business Week (SBW) from 17 to 21 November. This initiative has been hosted annually by the FBDM and various partners. This year’s summit has the following partners on board: The Sol Plaatje Local Municipality, the Dikgatlong Local Municipality, the Magareng Local Municipality, the Phokwane Local Municipality, the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), the Small Enterprise Finance Agency (SEFA), the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and Ethics South Africa. The SBW 2014 will entail a summit of 300 local economic development stakeholders to establish opportunities in the area, workshops across four local municipalities facilitating skills development and a summary of events. “Global Entrepreneurship Week
is the world’s largest celebration of the innovators and job creators who launch start-ups that bring ideas to life, drive economic growth and expand human welfare,” according to the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. “During one week each November, thousands of events and competitions around the world inspire millions to engage in entrepreneurial activity while connecting them to potential collaborators, mentors and even investors. Global Entrepreneurship Week has expanded to more than 150 countries. It has already empowered roughly 25 million people through 115 000 activities, and is supported by dozens of world leaders and a network of 10 000 partner organisations,” the foundation says in a press release. The objectives of the SBW are to offer assistance to start-up businesses and place a focus on skills development. It is intended that this will empower local SMMEs and entrepreneurs to engage in economic activities while enabling them to identify and grasp opportunities and growing markets. The aim is also to present investment and business opportunities to increase the participation of local entrepreneurs in the mainstream economy. The SBW will offer networking and collaboration opportunities. Small businesses should network with big businesses, development support institutions, academic institutions and financial institu-
tions. Through the SBW, the FBDM hopes to execute its mandate to promote economic growth, identify opportunities and leverage government funding and resources. The overarching aim is to establish an environment that fosters the creation of employment and facilitates the expansion of local value added by the private sector. It is envisioned that the SBW will lead to the development of sustainable SMMEs, open new markets for these and existing SMMEs, facilitate the creation of dynamic product services development and accelerate improved access to information for entrepreneurs and business in general. The adoption and usage of the latest SMME development models and innovations will be encouraged, while links will be established between SMMEs, support agencies and other economic role players through networking. Importantly, entrepreneurs are to be trained to increase their capacity, enabling their success. Within local municipalities, it is imperative that local economic development departments assist in the creation, development and support of small businesses, educating and enabling them to take advantage of opportunities as part of the government’s National Development Plan. The right level of support for small business, true economic development and growth will be seen across the country.
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THE three biggest achievers at the Mayibuye Dance Academy were from the left Katlego Nche, Nthabiseng Matsei and Tshepo Molusi. Photo: Supplied
Dancers dream big } Boipelo Mere THERE is a dream to start a dance company in the Northern Cape. This was revealed at the Mayibuye Dance Academy by two of its students who will be heading off to Johannesburg to be part of the 2015 Moving into Dance Mophatong Institution class. The two dance students, Nthabiseng Matsei (20) and Tshepo Molusi (23), qualified during the recent workshop to further their career in dance. The Mayibuye Dance Academy is proud as its students continue to place the academy and the province on the map. According to Lizelle Julie, senior dance specialist at the academy, things are going very well. “This is the second site-specific workshop with Moving into Dance
Mophatong in which they selected two of our dancers to do training with the company next year,” she said. Both of the dancers aim to use this opportunity to gain more experience and then to plough back into their community by starting the dance company. Although they are excited, they are aware that their contract is only for two years. “We are going to work hard so that we can stay longer and learn enough to create jobs for local artists,” they said. “We are not looking forward to leave the province with our talent. Yet there is no employment or sustainability for artists in our province. We want to build a strong dance company right here in the Northern Cape.” In terms of the support from a local level, Letlhogonolo Nche said the Northern Cape was still a crawling baby in that regard.
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THE Blue Label Telecoms T20 Proteas captain, JP Duminy, says some key individual players taking part in the One-Day International (ODI) series starting on Friday will take confidence from their performances in this series, while the new caps will take a lot of learning back to South Africa. “Someone like Rilee (Rossouw) would have taken a lot out of this series,” Duminy said after the match. “In the one-day format he hasn’t really taken opportunities to score big runs as yet, he will take a lot out of it. I think on the whole, the guys who have come in without a lot of international cricket experience now have a good feel of what it is about. “It’s (Australia) no better place to learn your cricket from an international point of view. Playing against Australia is always a tough challenge, so there is a lot of experience that they can gain from this.” It was a disappointing end to Duminy’s first series as captain; however, much pride can be taken from the way the team held on to stretch the match to the last two balls. “In an ideal world we would have liked that but to defend as well as we did in that match was a positive.” Duminy says Australia will take some confidence and momentum going into the ODI series starting in Perth on Friday, but the return of the Proteas’ sextet of senior players will be a good morale lift for the squad.
} Sidwell Guduka TOM SAINTFIET, former Free State Stars coach, said he had not seen his dismissal coming. The Belgian mentor was relieved of his duties last Thursday following his side’s 5-2 defeat at the hands of visiting Polokwane City at the Charles Mopeli Stadium, just a day before he was shown the door. He had only been at the helm for 11 matches. However, Saintfiet said he had no hard feelings against the Bethlehemside. Instead he wished Stars the best of luck this season and beyond. “Honestly, it never crossed my mind that I would be without a job after the City game. I thought we played our best attacking football this season during the first 45 minutes. Unfortunately the match was not live on television,” Saintfiet told Express. “We created a dozen clear-cut chances in the first half, but at the end of the match the result was shocking. No disrespect to City, but I mean, if you lose 2-5 against City it is unacceptable. It was disappointing to lose a match in that fashion,” he said. The 41-year-old becomes the sixth coach to lose his job in the Premier Soccer League (PSL) this term after Cavin Johnson (SuperSport United), Kosta Papic (Chippa United), Craig Rosslee (AmaZulu), Boebie Solomons (Polokwane City) and Zeca Marques (Moroka Swallows, resigned). “Naturally, I’m sad to lose my job. I’ve been with this club for four months and it has been my home. I have a good working relationship with the players, the technical team, the medical team and the management. It is really sad to leave them,” Saintfiet said. “I’m grateful for the opportunity I had to coach this club, but now I have to move on and focus on my future. “I’m convinced Stars will finish the season among the top-eight teams. I wish them all the best,” he said. Saintfiet had signed a three-year contract with Stars, but he could not even last six months in the hot seat. “When I joined the club we had agreed to work together for three years, but I cannot change the management’s decision. “My intention was to help the club to
SACKED: Tom Saintfiet was served with a dismissal letter by Free State Stars follow ing their 25 loss to Polokwane City last Wednesday. Photo: Supplied end the season in a respectable position,” he explained. “I love working in South Africa, and will consider any coaching opportunity in the PSL,” he added. Meanwhile, Rantsi Mokoena, Stars’ general manager, said Saintfiet had been fired following a string of poor results. “We had a meeting with the coach and both parties agreed that after a string of poor results it would be best for them to part ways in an effort to try and remedy the current situation. “We wish Tom Saintfiet everything of the best in his future endeavours and we wish that things could have turned out differently, but such is the nature of football,” said Mokoena.
“Kinnah Phiri will be the interim coach until we make further announcements and the rest of the technical team and playing personnel remains the same,” he concluded. The post-Saintfiet era begins under Phiri’s watch when Stars travel to the Bidvest Stadium for a date with Bidvest Wits on Saturday, 22 November, at 20:15. Ea Lla Koto are 11th on the log having collected 11 points after ten matches. They have won three matches, drawn two and lost five of those encounters. Stars also lost to SuperSport United in the opening round of the Telkom Knockout Cup series last month. ) For more sports stories, visit www.express-news.co.za.
South African golf duo placed in top 10 SOUTH AFRICAN golf players Jason Smith and NJ Arnoldi combined for a ninth-place finish in the 43rd Juan Carlos Tailhade Cup Tournament at the Los Lagartos Country Club in Pilar, Argentina, on Sunday. Arnoldi carded rounds of 71, 77 and 74 and closed with a three under par 68 for a final total of 290. Smith opened with a two over 73, added rounds of 76 and 75 and carded 73 in the final round to add 297 to the team’s tally. The South African duo was joint fifth after an opening round 144, but slipped to joint tenth after a second-round 153. They held on to tenth with 149 in the third round
and the final-round 141 gave them a final tally of 587. “We are disappointed, but pleased that we managed to improve,” Smith said. The TuksSport Golf Academy member added that the week had been a frustrating one. “We flew in early to get acclimatised, but it rained non-stop for three days and we barely got to play a full practice round before the tournament started. “NJ and I were both hitting the ball incredibly well and we didn’t miss many fairways, but we just couldn’t get any momentum going. We both struggled to read these undulating greens; you could have a six-foot putt that breaks two ways and the
near-misses were mentally very exhausting. “In the third round, a three-club wind gusted from every direction to make our task even more difficult, yet we are both encouraged by the fact that we improved over the last two rounds. “We are both very positive ahead of the Argentinean Amateur this week.” The South African pair will line up in the stroke-play qualifier for the sixth oldest amateur championship at the nearby Highland Park Country Club along with a host of local nationals and 22 international campaigners in the Juan Carlos Tailhade Cup Tournament. – Supersport.com
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