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Atmosphere much calmer than during previous conference } Boipelo Mere DETERMINED to conclude the conference they started a week ago, the EFF went 12 km outside of Kimberley to conclude its provincial election in what appeared to be a calm atmosphere.

The conference was held on Saturday at Marrick Farm.

Apart from sending heavy weights Hlengiwe Hlophe and Godrich Gadi from the Central Command Team (CCT), the EFF also deployed fierce-looking security personnel armed with pump guns and shields.

A heavy police contingent was also present during the conference, especially during the late hours when election time was approaching.

On the surface, it looked as though the conference was peaceful as most of the delegates reported to be in calm spirits as all irregularities and concerns were ironed out.

Ronald February’s camp was seen singing songs like Ho lokile, ho lokile (It’s ok) before going to the polls, while Aubrey Baartman’s camp was calmly looking on.

Baartman emerged as the provincial chairperson, while Dr Dirk Andrews was chosen as the provincial treasurer.

The other members of the top five are Lesego Diale (deputy chair), George Nyakane (secretary) and Nkagisang Mokgosi (deputy secretary).

The chairperson of John Taolo Gaetsewe, Olebogeng Leerwane, commented that they, as the February camp, accepted the defeat after being beaten by 13 votes.

“It is no secret that no one wants or expects to be beaten in a race, but the conference went well and we were beaten.

“We therefore accept Aubrey Baartman as the chairperson and will work together in the goal of building a strong organisation.

“The issue of the credentials was sorted out and the conference was a success,” he added.

Baartman also expressed his satisfaction with the conference, which he said went well after all the problems had been ironed out.

“The conference was peaceful this time and it was free and fair,” he said.

He added that the members of the Provincial Legislature (MPL’s) would retain their seats, while the EFF compiled their lists working with other provinces ahead of the EFF’s national conference.

THE atmosphere was different this time amongst EFF delegates.

Photos: Boipelo Mere

FIERCE­LOOKING security personnel armed with pump guns and shields were on guard during the conference.

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Men’s Day puts spotlight on fatherhood } Boipelo Mere AT least 30% of the population in the Northern Cape is still in need of support services for substance abuse and the province reportedly still has the highest incidence of foetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) in the country.

Out of every 1 000 children who are born 122 are born with FAS. The Kimberley director of Families South Africa (Famsa), Zoe Bula, shared these statistics during the International Men’s Day celebration at the Mayibuye Multipurpose Centre in Kimberley.

Bula highlighted that 14% of the people they worked with indicated that they were illegal drug users, of which 6% were school children.

A total of 33% of the respondents had indicated that they had started using alcohol when they had been younger than 16, while 14% had been depressed due to the alcohol usage in their households.

According to statistics, the province had a 4% increase in crimes that relate to substance abuse and an 11,3% illiteracy rate.

A total of 42% of households in the province live on an income of less than R800 a month.

The question arose whether men are indeed playing a big enough role in their households.

The spotlight also fell on boys.

A number of speakers motivated the youth, who were referred to as future fathers. They were encouraged to set their own trend in becoming role models under the theme Working together for men and boys.

The theme of the day was designed to encourage greater co-operation in addressing the issues that affect men and boys all over the world, such as men’s shorter life expectancy, the high male suicide rate, the collective tolerance of violence against men, the struggles boys face in getting an education and the unique challenges of father-child relationships.

Many of the men brought their sons with them to the event.

Some of the other topics that received attention, were improving gender relations, promoting gender equality, producing responsible males and highlighting positive male role models.

The speakers highlighted specific areas that needed to be addressed in order to give young boys the best start in life.

Life expectancy is an alarming one, as they live shorter lives and commit suicide more often than girls. Areas such as education also need to be tackled. Studies show that females are outperforming males at school. The issue of violence also needs to be looked into.

The programme director, Otsile Leshoho, requested that the event should be used to address issues such as parenting, positive male role models, families and healthy life choices for men.

According to Leshoho, the day was an opportunity for men to be appreciated and celebrated for the sacrifices and the contribution they made on a daily basis in their place of work, in their role as husbands and fathers, for their families, for their friends, for

their communities and for their nation.

“Furthermore, it is an occasion to highlight discrimination against men and boys and to celebrate their achievements and contributions,” Leshoho said.

Mbongiseni Thabethe of the Department on Social Development focused on the communication breakdown between father and son. He also touched on the issue of father absenteeism in households, which resulted in fathers blaming the mother or the children for poor performance.

“I see these things happen. I also used to see mothers and wives being the only ones supporting their sons in court and in prison. Where are you, the father, at that time? Were you able to support and guide your son along the way when he was growing up?” asked Thabethe.

International Men’s Day (IMD) is celebra-ted in over 50 countries, including South Africa, where it is a partnership between the Department of Social Development, Famsa and the Fatherhood Foundation. ) Watch a video on www.expressnews.com.

ZOE BULA, Kimberley director of Families South Africa (Famsa), was one of the spea­kers at the re­ cent International Men’s Day cele­ bration at the Mayibuye Multipur­ pose Centre in Kimberley.

Photo: Boipelo Mere

Company making strides

Economic Development & Tourism Department: Economic Development & Tourism NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

} Boipelo Mere

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST METALS INDUSTRIAL CLUSTER Invitation for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from manufacturers for the establishment of manufacturing operations in the Metals Industrial Cluster in Kuruman, Northern Cape.

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INTRODUCTION The Northern Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism ('the Department') invites manufacturers who are interested in establishing a metals manufacturing facility in the Metals Industrial Cluster in Kuruman, to submit their Expression of Interest (EOI). Such a facility may be additional to the respondent's existing manufacturing facilities. It may be a startup business or it may be a potential relocation of an existing plant.

By responding to this call for EOI, respondents stand to gain preferential membership of the Cluster and access to Cluster benefits (e.g. free and discounted infrastructure, facilities and services). By making your specific needs known through your response to this EOI, respondents provide an opportunity for their requirements to be accommodated in Phase 1 of the Cluster, currently planned to go live in 2016. For further details, please refer to the EOI.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Interested parties should complete the EOI which is available on request via e-mail or from the Department's offices. The EOI is available from the following official: Jessica Makgetla: makgetlaj@ncpg.gov.za Enquiries should also be directed to the above-mentioned official.

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DEADLINE All EOIs must be sent through by e-mail or hand delivered by 5 December 2014 at 11:00.

FRANS MODISA, the owner of the MFM Construction Company in Hartswater, poured his heart out concerning the achievements and challenges in his company.

He spoke to officials of the Department of Trade and Industry (dti) and the media during a sight-seeing of the department’s funded project.

Modisa established his construction business in 2012 and currently employs 12 permanent workers.

The company is involved in water reticulation and sewer networking in the Hartswater, Jan Kempdorp, Pampierstad and Taung areas.

As a construction business in need of specialised machinery MFM succeeded in getting a grant from the Black Business Supplier Development Programme (BBSDP) amounting to R800 000 for tools through the dti’s support. The grant was specifically for tools, machin-

ery and equipment on a 50:50 cost-sharing basis.

He also secured a loan to pay up his share of the machinery that cost him at least R2,6 million.

He told how he had managed to close the gap of dry periods where he would not get jobs or tenders by hiring out his equipment.

“Even though it was still difficult because some of the people would not pay up in time, I managed to keep the company running and pay the workers.”

According to Modisa, he is still in dire need of a specialised trailer for hauling his machinery.

“It is always a challenge to transport machinery as I do not have a horse and trailer. It also delays the process of me getting to the required site on time as I have to hire it.

“But I am positive that there is progress in my business and that the little I have, will make me reach my dream of buying more,” he concluded.

The EOI must be submitted either via e-mail to the official mentioned above or to the Department at the following address: 2 Cecil Sussman Road, Khaya La Bantu Building, Kimberley 8301.

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MARK ALARD, the director of Strategic Partnerships at the dti, Toni Moeng of Phok­ wane Post and Frans Modisa, the owner of MFM Construction, during the tour of his business.

Photo: Boipelo Mere

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Police launch operation

SOUL BROTHERS/MERGED members Lebogang Motsage(19), Mc Donald Letshedi(16) and Retlametswe Chuaka(16) in action.

Talented trio aims for success

THE deputy provincial commissioner of the SAPS, Maj. Gen. Rasmati Shuvuri, officially handed over the Northern Cape festive season plan to the provincial commissioner of the SAPS, Lt. Gen. Janet Basson, during the launch of the festive season operation Duty Calls over the weekend.

The launch kicked off with a spectacular showcase of resources by various government departments in Bathlaros in Kuruman where the MEC for Transport, Safety and Liaison, Martha Bartlett, and Basson were in MAJ. GEN. PETER SHIVURI leading the drill platoon attendance. in a drill display in Kuruman.

Photo: Supplied Messages of support for the campaign were delivered by representatives of Business Against Crime, municipal traffic departments. Fighting the Provincial Community Policing Forum, crime is everyone’s business.” the South African Police Unions, Sapu and Basson continued that “the Northern Popcru.

Cape police re-affirms its commitment In her address to the community, Basson towards the community we diligently reiterated that Operation Duty Calls to serve”. police and safeguard the citizens of the Bartlett also mentioned in her message Northern Cape during the festive period that fighting crime was a shared responsiand beyond to ensure a safe, secure and bility and that it was through action and peaceful holiday season for all the people in partnership that crime and criminals could the Northern Cape. be defeated in the society.

She added that one of the strategic “The launch comes at the right time as priorities was community mobilisation. we are entering the 16 Days of Activism of “During this period and beyond, the No Violence against Women and Children SAPS will re-enforce efforts to address campaign to mobilise the communities to priority crimes namely murder, assault, all act against all forms of abuse. The negative sexual offences, robbery, burglary, illegal impact of violence against women and possession of firearms, theft of motor children has a demoralising effect on our vehicles, drug-related crimes as well as the society. It is during this period where we abuse of alcohol. All available resources must intensify the fight against crime and will be utilised effectively and specialised make sure that we are working together to units (Tactical Response Team, K9 Units, build a crime free society.”

Public Order Policing) will be incorporated Basson also sent out a stern warning to to address serious and violent crimes. Law those involved in crime that “through their enforcement will follow an integrated partnerships with other law enforcement approach and will work hand in glove with agencies, we are united in the quest to our counterparts such as the provincial and combat crime”.

} Boipelo Mere THEY call themselves Soul Brothers/ Merged.

These three youngsters left the guests’ mouths hanging open when they delivered an outstanding performance at the recent International Men’s Day Celebration at the Mayibuye Multipupose Centre last week.

Coming from completely different backgrounds, Lebogang Motsage (19), Mc Donald Letshedi (16) and Retlametswe Chuaka (16), share only one goal, which is to sing.

Chuaka is in gr. 9 and Letshedi in gr. 10 while Lebogang is in matric this year.

Lebogang is a learner of the Kimberley Technical High School and Mc Donald and Retlametswe are of the Kimberley Boys’ High School.

The guests were even more impressed when Motsage pulled out his hardcover book and rendered a sweet poetic piece while his partners hummed in the background.

“I can’t even remember the last time I said that to my girlfriend. These boys really know their story,” said an impressed male guest.

Through their journey of music they left other groups and teamed up to form the Soul Brothers/Merged.

During an interview with Express Northern Cape they jokingly said that they were even prepared to sing for a Drink-OPop at events.

They are also looking forward to joining the Soul Music Sensation (SMS) who invited them to their Standard Bank Music Tour at the Mitah Seperepere Convention Centre.

They said that they were inspired by The Soul Music group.

“We are so determined to grow that we are willing to show our talent for free.

People can just name the place and time,” said talkative Mc Donald, who said that he was mostly inspired by his girlfriend.

In response to how they came up with the name of the group Lebogang said: “We have this habit of singing wherever we are in an effort to brush up our skills.

So one day we were singing while in a queue in a shop and a woman said to us that our singing took her soul to another place.

What we know, is that we are normal teenagers and children of God who pray and respect others. We cannot say that we are born again like everyone always asks us because we do not know what it means.”

Elaborating on their different backgrounds Mc Donald revealed that he still had to give his family the surprise of their

‘We are so determined to grow that we are willing to show our talent for free.

People can just name the place and time.’

– Mc Donald Letshedi lives by inviting them to one of their stage performances.

“My family never takes my singing seriously. They always say that I am making a noise when I start singing. I decided to focus on my studies and only reveal my singing talent to them when I am positive that I stand a chance of making it in the music industry.”

Motsage, who is a member of the Independent Pentecostal Holy Church (IPHC), said he has always loved singing.

“I started expressing myself in song after my mom had passed on in 2007, then I was taken in by my grandmother who also passed on. I was left with my aunt and grandfather who also passed on. I ended up staying at the hostel where I took my singing to another level by actively singing at church where I started using a mike.

When I sing at church, it is like God is showing himself to me.”

Chuaka, who is originally from Taung, said that he loved music as an active member of the Seventh Adventist Church.

“I heard the two of them singing at school and was so impressed that I just joined in and sang. I did not even ask them to become a member. That is when Lebogang suggested that we form the group.”

They are not looking at additional members as that will slow them down.

“Our experiences from other groups have taught us that big groups hold you back.

The smaller group will give us the potential to work harder and become responsible. We are planning to go big with our music talent.”

The trio kept on practising even while they were writing their exams.

They are available for bookings at government and private functions.

They would have loved to stay together but due to their studies they have to split sometimes. “We’ll continue to do performances as God is the only one who knows where our future lies,” they said.

Go to the Express website www.expressnews.co.za to listen to them.

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EXPRESS NORTHERN CAPE, WEDNESDAY 26 NOVEMBER 2014

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Mining damages river, environment } Charné Kemp and Boipelo Mere A WINDSORTON MINER was caught in the act by Pamela Tshwete, the deputy minister of Water and Sanitation, after he had allegedly blocked part of the Vaal River with a man-made embankment in order to mine diamonds.

The action was part of the department’s Enforcement Month activities in which several illegal water consumers nationwide are caught.

The deputy minister was clearly upset when she saw the scale of the destruction.

Kimberley extracts its drinking water from the lower part of the Vaal River.

Officials of the minister’s department immediately closed down the mine and Tshwete laid charges against David Amos, the mine’s owner, at the Windsorton police station. The charges involved damages to the river, pollution and illegal water extraction without the necessary and valid permits.

“I will also ensure that the officials who approved documents without permission are investigated,” said Tshwete.

Tshwete was unhappy when Amos told her he was “a comrade” and that he would never purposefully damage and pollute water sources meant for other South Africans. He insisted his activities were legal.

At the mining site, a section of the Vaal River was almost completely blocked and dammed-up with a man-made embankment.

Tracks were exposed on the riverbed, freshwater shells lay withered in the sun, and a few fish were seen swimming in ponds.

Giant mining machinery could be seen.

Electrical wires without proper insulation or without security measures lay exposed along the supply pipes.

The miners had evidently directed the entire river into a channel relay where several water pumps and pipes had been connected to retreat water for washing bort.

Officials seized the water pumps and pipes, mining machinery and vehicles.

Water samples were also taken as evidence of contamination.

Nigel Adams, deputy chief of enforcement at the department, issued Amos with a warrant of arrest and warned him that he could be found guilty of violation of the law and that he could spend five years in prison and that a fine could be imposed if he was found guilty.

Adams revealed that Amos was running eight illegal operations next to the river, which had a negative environmental impact.

Adams said it had taken him two years to put the case together.

Amos indicated that he would appeal the actions and mine closure at the Water Tribunal.

O.T. Gaoraelwe, director of enforcement at the provincial Department of Environ-

PAMELA TSHWETE, the deputy minister of Water Affairs and Sani­ tation, as well as the Provincial Department of Environmental and Nature Affairs and Minerals, visited mines in Windsorton which were reported to be operating illegally and blocking the Vaal River.

Amos Davids is being investigated after Tshwete visited the area to check the miners’ permits. Pictured are the deputy minister (left) and Amos (centre) explaining his situation.

Photo: Emile Hendricks

THE Vaal River with a diversion channel.

THE discharge of water into the environment containing waste. ment and Nature Conservation, said Amos’s mining operations were closer than 32 m from the shore, and that he may have damaged the river.

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Ntsundeni Ravhugoni, deputy director of the Department of Mineral Resources, said Amos’s mining permits would be reviewed.

Officials also warned other miners along

the river to cease any and all illegal activities. ) Visit the Express website, www.expressnews.co.za for more videos and photos.

Husband jailed for killing wife THE Northern Cape High Court sentenced Rankadi Emmanuel Tsilo (43) to 14 years’ imprisonment for the murder of his wife, Nthabiseng Anna Tsilo (37). The sentence was passed last Wednesday.

It took less than a year for the case to be concluded.

According to a police statement, the accused and his wife were heard arguing by their neighbours in their shack in Lorato Park on the night of 8 March this year. This altercation led to a physical fight between the two.

The accused is reported to have assaulted and stabbed his wife with an unknown object.

Neighbours who heard the couple fighting, went to assist and found

‘Sentences such as this is a clear indication that the SAPS works hard to eradicate crimes against women and children.’ the door locked.

The mother of the accused was summoned by the neighbours to intervene.

When she entered the shanty, she found the victim lying on the floor.

The victim, who was still alive, was bludgeoned and bleeding from her face.

She was taken to hospital where she eventually succumbed to her injuries.

Tsilo handed himself over to the police the following day and the autopsy showed that the victim had suffered severe head injuries.

The Galeshewe Cluster commander, Maj. Gen. Kolie Mathys, commended the investigating officer, Det. WO Basil Buys, for his excellent investigation of the case especially as the country is approaching the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children.

“Sentences such as this is a clear indication that the SAPS works hard to eradicate crimes against women and children.” ) Share your view on Express’s Facebook page at Northern-Cape-Express.

DET. WO BASIL BUYS explaining some processes to the accused, Rankadi Emmanuel Tsilo.

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Tavern owners accept responsibility } Boipelo Mere LINDIWE MONNANYANA from Kimberley was one of the tavern owners who signed the code of practice pledge at the Protea Big Hole. She was among the many who learned a lot at the Taverners’ Imbizo initiated and hosted by the Industry Association for Responsible Alcohol Use (ARA).

She understood the importance of not selling alcohol to children when Leana Olivier, the CEO of the Foundation for Alcohol-Related Research (FARR), discussed issues around Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). Olivier appealed to the tavern owners to not sell alcohol to pregnant women.

“Whether you are the manufacturer, the distributor or the consumer – we all need to take responsibility for preventing FAS, which is 100% preventable,” said Olivier.

“I have learned a lot from this Imbizo. It is important that we as tavern owners comply with the law, as well as take responsibility for the little ones – the underaged. As a mother, this is very important to me,” said Monnanyana.

Dr Osbom Mahanjana, ARA CEO, also urged tavern owners to accept responsibility for the patrons they serve – or choose not to

LEANA OLIVIER, FARR CEO, discusses is­ sues regarding Foetal Alcohol Syndrome.

Photo: Boipelo Mere

serve, in promoting responsible drinking in South Africa.

“You are very significant in curbing alcohol abuse in your communities,” Mahanjana said.

Observing a moment of silence in acknowledging those whose lives have been tragically affected by the excessive and negligent consumption of alcohol, Lt. Gen. Janet Basson, provincial commissioner of the Northern Cape, and Rudessa Stadhouer-

TAVERN owners from the De Aar and Kimberley region show off their signed pledges.

From the left are Buang Kagisho, Patricia Harmans and Headman Bangani. Photo: Supplied Andrews, CEO of the Northern Cape Liquor Board, observed a candle-lighting ceremony.

Affirming the message of co-regulation, Churchill Mrasi, president of the South African Leisure Tourism and Hospitality Association (Saltha), said that the traders in the industry, such as tavern owners, had to be engaged, because awareness that everyone is responsible to regulate the industry, needed to be created. Saltha partners with the ARA on imbizo events.

One day when I have a daughter . . . } Dimakatso Lechwenyo ONE day when I have a daughter I will talk to her about all things unseen All things that go creeping in the dark . . .

I will talk to her about spiders, rats and men that only come out to play when the sun sleeps I will teach her to appreciate the light, to appreciate reason and to appreciate truth I will teach her to read books, emotions, signs and behaviour patterns So that she can learn who she is And what others can be beyond the façade that smiles back at her I will teach her to stand Not only for her beliefs and what she believes is right But to stand and walk away when a man fails to see her worth And to stand her ground when she is tested One day when I have a daughter I will dress her in pink seshweshwe dresses and white shoes So that she grows up knowing that she is an African princess and a cultured woman So that she never feels the need to kiss too many a frog to find her prince So that she learns that a prince is not made by shining armour But a prince is a warrior who proves that he is worthy of her heart When I have a daughter I will plait her hair with pantyhose like my mother did I will teach her that it is fundamental that she is present in every

DIMAKATSO LECHWENYO step of her growth I will teach her that a woman’s hair is her crown And until she is a woman her crown must be a symbol of humility When I have a daughter I will write her poetry, I will play with her every afternoon And read her a bedtime story every night Because I never want her to grow up without me . . .

I never want to question when she lost her virginity without me knowing And I want to be her first source of reference by building enough confidence in her that Mommy will always understand Because Google and friends may lead her astray One day when I have a daughter I want to be a mommy who has a camera around her neck on her first day of school I want to be a mommy who is on

a first-name basis with her teachers I want to be a mommy who is able to move meetings and if need be I will drive 50 kilometers In order to be present at her public speaking competitions I want to be a mommy who gives her a high 5 Not because she won but simply because she bears no doubt in her mind That she made me proud . . .

I want to be a mother who is a living example to her daughter . . .

I want her to know that I am not perfect yet it is never an excuse not to try to become a better person I want to marry her father before she is born and I pray he names her Retsang So that she never has to doubt who she is and her place in this world And if she is born before the ring Then I will pour all my love into loving her until Jehovah shows us the right one Until He shows us my Abraham so that I can be his Sarah Until He shows me Isaac so that I can be his Rebecca I want to be her mother and her mommy I want her to be my girl and my daughter I want to give her everything my mother gave to me I want to teach her all the lessons Ouma taught me And I simply want to be her mother and her mommy And I want her to be my girl and my daughter.

“Apart from interventions such as the imbizos, the ARA is developing a strict marketing code of communication that will be released to the public to inform them on what the alcohol marketing regulations are, and accordingly we will give the public a reporting platform so that they can also play a part in co-regulating and giving active feedback,” said Mahanjana.

He said the code of communication would be released in the near future.

A WINDOW being replaced in Carnarvon.

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NC lives improved } Boipelo Mere AFTER handing over kitchen ware and furniture, and replacing window panes to benefit the identified disabled and elderly residents of Carnarvon through the Exco outreach programme, John Block, Northern Cape Finance, Economic Development and Tourism MEC, proceeded to Douglas to continue the programme in November.

Here Block opened a biscuit factory which is said to have employed about 30 young people.

It is common practice for the Exco outreach programme that all provincial government departments identify disadvantaged community organisations and households to provide assistance to.

Block indicated that provincial government would continue to serve the people with dignity, to improve and touch their lives, because that was a commitment made under oath.

He emphasised that government operated within limited resources, but that service delivery would never be compromised.

“Through this programme we will find ways of letting our communities into our space, taking their pulse and letting them take ours.

“We will not hesitate to encourage municipalities and provincial government officials to go beyond the call of duty to deliver services to the people,” Block said.

“This programme assists in bridging the gap between government and members of the community.”

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KCA has plenty to celebrate THE staff and learners of the Kuruman Christian Academy (KCA) made a special birthday card for their principal, Deirdre Nieuwoudt.

Their message is as follows: You have made our school a better place to learn, to grow and to be. You have taught us all what it means to be dedicated to lifelong learning.

Your steady hand, firm leadership and your gentle instruction have benefitted the school, the learners and the staff.

Thank you for everything and we love you dearly. May God bless you with many more beautiful years.

THE new leaders for 2015 are from the left, front: Tefo Pakoeng, head boy, Warona Maphala, head girl, Tebo Gae and Theo Segami; back: Dina Johnson, Marshall Nkomo, Atle Moopelwa and Thapelo Phemolo.

A VERY special card for a very special principal, Deirdre Nieu­ woudt.

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TO accompany the theme Chinese, this beautiful cake was part of the 2014 ma­ tric farewell function.

MATRICULANTS of the Kuruman Christian Academy celebrated their matric farewell on 16 October. From the left are Kagiso Tlhako, Naledi Moroeng, Elidese Kumm, Stephanie Grigor and Wernich Wiese.

Top three sports stars announced } Boipelo Mere YOUNG and active sports participants were honoured by SuperSport and Let’s Play in association with Express Northern Cape at a small ceremony at the Flamingo Casino in Kimberley.

The top three sports stars were announced at the annual awards ceremony. They were chosen from eight of Northern Cape Express’s monthly finalists for the SuperSport Let’s Play Sports Star competition.

The top three are young stars who are good at sport, are motivating or training others to be good at sport or are getting people active at school, in the community or at the gym.

Express Northern Cape and SuperSport and Let’s Play have launched the special initiative in an effort to find and give recognition to learners at either Let’s Play Siyadlala primary or high school level who excel in sport, or are helping others to be more active.

SIBONGILE TYHOKO (18) was the first runner up. She is a junior youth champion in boxing.

She has also acquired many gold medals at regional and national level. With her are Lynne Landman of Z PR (left) and Boipelo Mere, editor of Express Northern Cape.

NADIA PEGRAM (12), a star in rhythmic gymnastics, is Ex­ press Northern Cape and Su­ perSport Let’s Play’s Sports Star of the Year. She has been achieving gold medals at re­ gional and national level, in­ cluding at the inter­provincial competitions of the South Afri­ can Gymnastics Federation.

From the left are Juanré Viviers of SuperSport, Lynne Land­ man of Z PR, Nadia and Boipe­ lo Mere, editor of Express Northern Cape. Photos: Supplied

ALBERTUS HUMAN (14) was the second runner up in the competition. He is active in wrestling and athletics. He has achieved gold medals at regional and national level. With him are Lynne Landman of Z PR (left) and Boipelo Mere, editor of Express Northern Cape.

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Big gospel talent hits Kimberley FIVE lucky readers of Express Northern Cape stand the chance to win a double ticket (two tickets) to the upcoming Kimberley Gospel Show at the Griqua (GWK Park) Rugby Stadium on Sunday.

The show will see at least two local talents sharing the stage with MTN Joyous Celebration, the popular Lesotho-based Catholic Choir and MaCecilia.

Ntsiki Shuping, Malibongwe and Grace Gomolemo will enchant music lovers at the 2014 Kimberley Gospel Show with top-performing groups.

The concert will also mark the launch of the 16 Days of Activism of No Violence against Women and Children, thereby encouraging community members to actively fight this scourge.

The award-winning choir MaCecilia A St Paul will be a major highlight for the province, given that their top-class African choral music features Sotho rhythms that have made them a household name locally and around the world on the gospel music scene.

MTN Joyous Celebration will be visiting the Northern Cape as part of their One Purpose Tour.

“It is heart-warming to see how much support this group enjoys in the province,”

say the producers and organisers.

For only R200 (field), R250 (grand stands) and R300 (golden circle) local talent will also be on display with the province’s up and coming gems being given a chance to shine.

Shuping and Gomolemo are as powerful as the sermons they deliver at their respective churches where they unendingly preach against abuse, crime and deprivation and seek solutions to poverty.

Also in the line-up is Malibongwe, who continues to grow. Having started very small by performing for small crowds in town and in the township, he is now a household name who is ready for the big stage and should be working at releasing an album soon.

“It goes without saying that gospel music seeks to heal individuals and communities.

“Through this show we hope to highlight the scourge of abuse and encourage communities to eradicate this cancer from our society,” comments the organisers. ) Go to the Express Facebook page and like the page before answering the question: Who are the two local talents that will be sharing the stage with MTN Joyous Celebration, MaCecilia A St Paul and Malibongwe?

MTN JOYOUS CELEBRATION and MaCecilia A St Paul will share the stage with local artists in the Kimberley Gospel Concert.

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Women’s network help children THE Women’s Network in Kimberley held their annual National Santa’s Christmas Shoebox Project that was launched in 2006 and adopted during 2010 by the SAPS Women’s Network in the Northern Cape.

The project has since grown in leaps and bounds.

It first started with only 50 boxes donated to children in Kimberley and has grown to put smiles on the faces of 800 children in 2014.

That is all due to the generosity of the Kimberley community, businesses and

churches.

During November and December, the SAPS Women’s Network will be distributing presents to the underprivileged, orphans, abused children as well as little cancer patients in the areas of Plooysburg, Warrenton and Kimberley under the theme KISS – Keep it Sustainable Santa.

Each box contains toiletries, clothing, a soft toy, stationery and sweets and its success is largely attributed to its personal nature.

The donors give personal gifts to children whose name, age and gender are known.

THE Northern Cape High School was the overall winner of the Business Tourism sector for gr. 11 learners.

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Project to boost Tourism as subject THE Local Economic Development Unit (LED) of the Frances Baard District Municipality (FBDM) is currently hosting its flagship tourism project, The Tourism Schools’ Business Plan Competition 2014.

The competition aims to promote tourism development and entrepreneurship among learners and encourage them to think creatively about the role of information and communication technologies in tourism development.

The competition affords learners the opportunity to practically develop their business plan writing skills and have their business plans evaluated by experts as well as equipping and developing tourism classrooms for use as media centres.

The Department of Education has requested all 22 schools within the district offering Tourism as a subject to participate in the competition for the 2014-’15 financial year. Since its inception the project has raised awareness and impacted positively towards the development of tourism within schools in the district.

These high schools are the focus of the competition. Learners from gr. 10 and gr. 11 were afforded the opportunity to enter and compile a business plan.

Grade entries focused on the following sectors: gr. 10 – Leisure Tourism, Cultural Tourism and Adventure Tourism; gr. 11: Business Tourism, Sport Tourism and Agri Tourism.

A preparatory workshop was held during February in order to introduce the subject Business Plan Writing to the tourism educators for teaching purposes in the classroom as per the Curriculum

Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) for Tourism.

The presentation sessions were held during August, which afforded learners the opportunity to present their business plans to a panel of business plan writing experts.

A banquet style award ceremony was held on 21 November at the Mittah Seperepere Convention Centre in Kimberley to acknowledge all participants of the competition, including runners-up, sector winners and overall winners.

In terms of prizes all participating schools will qualify for a development incentive grant to the value of R5 000 subject to the submission of business plans in terms of the criteria of the competition.

The FBDM will utilize the prize monies to procure furniture and other items for use in the Tourism classrooms to further promote and develop the subject Tourism in schools.

A total of 19 schools within the district is participating in the Tourism Schools’ Business Plan Competition 2014, namely: Adamantia High School, Banksdrift High School, Boresetse High School, Diamantveld High School, Elizabeth Conradie School, Floors High School, Greenpoint High School, Hartswater High School, Hoërskool Vaalharts, Hoërskool Vaalrivier, Kimberley Girls High School, Mogomotsi High School, Northern Cape High School, Saint Boniface High School, St Cyprians Grammar School, Vuyolwethu High School, Warrenvale High School, William Pescod High School and !Xunkwhesa Combined School.

ALTOGETHER 46 children of the Diamantveld Primary School were treated by the SAPS Band and spoiled with some tasty treats sponsored by a petrol station in Phakamile Mabija Street in Kimberley.

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Skeleton found in Windsorton THE Windsorton police request the public to come forward and assist them in solving the case of an unknown human skeleton.

The human skeleton was found near a farm in Windsorton by a passer-by.

The passer-by is reported to have alerted the police about a human skeleton which was lying under a tree not far from the railway-line in the vicinity of a

nearby farm. The police have since registered an inquest docket last week Thursday. The skeleton, which is suspected to be of a male person, could not be identified at this stage.

An appeal was sent to anyone with information that may assist the police with the investigation to contact Sgt Eugen Julius at the Windsorton Police Station on 053-551-0003.

Woman missing THE Kagisho police seek help regarding the whereabouts of Molly Pulane Magano (35) who was last seen on 25 September with her friend in Galeshewe.

Magano was dressed in a black and white shirt, brown striped top and brown shoes during her disappearance.

“We appeal for the assistance of the public to work with the police to trace and reunite Molly with her family,” said the police in a statement.

Any information that may lead to reuniting her with her family, can be communicated to the Kagisho Police Station’s WO Maritshi on 071-096-7182 or 053-871-1173.

MISSING: Molly Pulane Magano (35).

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GOING FOR THE BALL: Shiwe Nogwanya (right) of Bloemfontein Celtic Ladies and a Cape Town Roses player, challenge for the ball during the 2013 Sasol League National Championships at the Matlosana Stadium in Klerksdorp last November.

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Competition heats up in tournament } Sidwell Guduka THE much-anticipated sixth edition of the Sasol League National Championships will see an array of Banyana Banyana players fighting for their respective clubs to be crowned as champions for this year.

The nine-club tournament, won by the star-studded Mamelodi Sundowns in Klerksdorp last year, will be played at the Isaac Wolfson Stadium in Port Elizabeth from 8 to 14 December.

Speaking during the launch and draw of the 2014 edition of the competition that was conducted at Safa House in Johannesburg last Thursday, Dumisani Mbokane, Sasol sponsorship specialist, said: “We are proud to see the contribution the league has made in the national team, we have seen a rise in the number of players in the Banyana

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“This shows that we have met our objective of using the league as a feeder to the national team.

“We have seen high levels of competitiveness in the past years at the national championships, and it is with no doubt that it will continue in Port Elizabeth,” Mbokane added.

The Free State winners, Bloemfontein Celtic Ladies, have been drawn in Group C together with either Limpopo Kanatla Ladies/Ma-Indies Ladies from Limpopo and Titans/Als PUK from North-West.

The Limpopo, North-West, KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape champions will be known this weekend after the provinces completed their league programme on Saturday.

“It is great to have so many young women playing football; the contribution that Sasol has made to the game is astonishing.

“We look forward to some competitive and exciting football during the tournament in Port Elizabeth,” Nomsa Mahlangu, Safa chairperson of the Competitions Committee and head of women’s football, said.

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