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Women, children fragile Platfontein community facing numerous challenges
} Boipelo Mere VARIOUS concerns were raised regarding the relationship between law enforcement in South Africa and traditional boundaries in the Platfontein community. This was revealed during the recent launch of the 16 Days of Activism of No Violence against Women and Children, hosted by the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform in the Northern Cape. It also came to light that the police were sitting with a stack of unsolved cases in the area, mostly due to traditional bounda-
ries and victimisation. It was revealed that the police were not the only ones encountering problems in reaching out to the community. Various government departments mentioned they were facing similar challenges. Representatives of various departments including the Justice Department and the police in the province highlighted these concerns about the boundaries that prevented them from reaching out to victims within the community. They said women and children were too afraid to report cases of abuse. According to investigating officer Sabata
Tsiu of the local police, it was a challenge for the police to solve cases in the area due to language and traditional boundaries. He said the victims always ended up disappearing after cases had been opened and the investigations were in process. “We are sitting with a stack of unsolved cases due to a communication breakdown. “Traditional boundaries are also a challenge. What we as government see as aggression is regarded as tradition within the community,” said Tsiu. Feleciano Mahongo, a member of the Qhu and Khwe Communal Property
Association (CPA), admitted that it was still a struggle to get women and children to report cases of assault to the police and social workers because they feared their husbands and in-laws. “Even though they know about the campaign and the laws, they are not yet brave enough to take on their husbands and fathers,” added Mahongo. Martha Bartlett, the MEC for Transport, Safety and Liaison, who delivered the keynote address, urged all the representatives of the various government departments to work hard in assisting women in the area by funding projects to uplift them.
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REST IN PEACE: Thembelihle Mbanjwa (née Sukazi). Photos: Supplied
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Gospel singer dies after concert } Boipelo Mere
GOSPEL lovers braved the hot Kimberley weather to witness their favourite gospel choirs performing at the GWK Stadium on Saturday. For fans of Joyous Celebration it was very sad when the announcement was made that one of the MTN Joyous Celebration artists, Thembelihle Mbanjwa (née Sukazi), who had also rendered an item during the
show, died in a car accident the next day. Lihle is reported to have died in a fatal car accident that left another member, drummer Sabu Satsha, in a critical condition in hospital, as well as and also Sukazi’s cousin. The accident happened in the early hours of 30 November when they were travelling by car from Kimberley to Johannesburg. No other car was involved in the accident. According to the organiser of the Kimber-
ley gospel concert, Zikie Molusi, it is sad for such a great young talent to be taken. “We are thankful that God gave us an opportunity to witness her talent.” Jabu Hlongwane, one of the founding members, expressed their shock and said: “We as the Joyous Celebration choir family are extremely shocked and saddened by the news and would like to send our heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family. We ask that our fans keep both Satsha and Sukazi’s
cousin in their prayers.” Molusi said to them the gospel show was a step in the right direction. “This was a step in the right direction, building the programme, keeping our audience happy and giving them more choices. “It is also in an effort of bringing shows closer to the people instead of them travelling far for those performances,” he concluded.
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Emmanuel High receives a facelift } Boipelo Mere LEARNERS and teachers of the Emmanuel High School in the Homevale Extension are expected to start their 2015 lessons in brand-new classrooms. The schools’ principal, Sebastian van Rooyen, could not stop smiling of excitement when he took the Express Northern Cape reporter on a tour through their new administration block. Van Rooyen proudly carried some of his important documents into his new office. The school building is one of the few structures built with asbestos material in the township. Construction of the new developments around the township will cost more than R37 million and is already underway. It is expected to be finished by September 2015. “I have waited for this for 28 years. We are all so excited and have springs under our feet,” said Van Rooyen. From the entrance at the gate one is welcomed by the presence of the brand-new hall with a built-in kitchen. In front of the hall is landscaping which was part of the old building. The hall can accommodate up to 705 learners at a time. The principal mentioned that they would no longer hold assembly in the sun or have to cancel assembly due to rain. Moving from one empty office to the another Van Rooyen brags about how honoured he feels to be the first principal of the newly rebuilt school. He went on to highlight the 24/7 security measures that the school will implement, including the watch-guards. He also directs his gratitude to the community whom he relies on to look after the school, for having so much faith in him and registering their children every year at the school. “Now we have two offices for both of our deputy principals, two sick rooms, top of the range security surveillance equipment and a head of department (HOD) at each of the newly constructed four blocks. He explained how the school had been renamed from the Homevale High II to the Emmanuel High School in 2003 in an effort to minimise the confusions of neighbouring schools’ names. “Today we are very proud to have a permanent structure, although we were never discouraged by the previous structure. “I mean, our numbers say it all, that the community has so much faith in us that almost 60% of our learners are from Galeshewe. Giving a brief history of the school, the principal said that he had started off as a teacher when the school moved to Homevale in 1988. “That was after the school next door (Homevale High) had moved to their present premises in 1987. I was still a teacher back then and our intake in that year alone was 485 gr. 8 and gr. 9 learners. “The school has grown from strength to
THE principal, Sebastian van Rooyen, showing the Express Northern Cape reporter their new school building plan. strength as we are the feeder school for the Homevale High School from Roodepan and Galeshewe,” said Van Rooyen. He proudly shared how he has grown with the school in time. “I was promoted to HOD in 1994 and became a principal in 2009. I am proud that we have always been the second choice for module C schools and as it stands, we have 1 032 enrolled gr. 8 and gr. 9 learners,” said Van Rooyen. “We also have toilets for paraplegic learners and a toilet for teachers in each block. He said the Emmanuel High School would hopefully have their first gr. 12 class by 2018 as they were in talks with the Department of Education to increase the school’s curriculum annually from 2016. Amongst the new structures that still have to be completed are the Nutritional Centre, Media Centre, Computer Lab and Science Lab. “We are extremely grateful to the Heavenly Father for this,” said the principal. He encouraged the community to assist in looking after the school to avoid burglary and stealing the pride of the learners. The site manager of CTM Construction, George Truter, was confident that construction would be completed in time (September 2015). He said that all heavy duty work would be done over the school holidays to avoid interruption. “The only setbacks we could face, will be due to Mother Nature,” he promised.
MOVING: The Emmanuel High School principal, Sebastian van Rooyen, moving into his new office. Photos: Boipelo Mere
‘Today we are very proud to have a permanent structure, although we were never discouraged by the previous structure. I mean, our numbers say it all, that the community has so much faith in us that almost 60% of our learners are from Galeshewe.’ – Sebastian van Rooyen
March on Saturday } Boipelo Mere AT least 3 000 people are expected to participate in the Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa’s Youth Group Parade through the streets of Pampierstad on Saturday. The march is against the violence and brutal rapes savaging communities. The campaign is in continuation of the one launched last year in Kimberley when the Christian Youth Ministry marched through the streets of Galeshewe. It will start at Mangope Avenue, go left towards Kolong Road through the taxi rank and the old shopping complex, join Jackson Mokodi Street and rejoin Mangope Avenue towards the new shopping complex.
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Device gives hope in broken world } Tshediso Moshoeshoe HAVE you ever asked yourself why we are living in such a messed-up and dysfunctional society? Why do people rape others and use drugs? Have you asked yourself why some people drink petrol and eat grass? And if so, have you found the answer to all these questions? Well, if not, you are not the only one. One man, however, sat down and came up with answers to all the madness surrounding us. I in One is a new technological device that has been introduced by Tshepo Motaung (28) from Taung, a former Engineering student, and now a motivational speaker. The I in One audio and visual device takes you step by step through discovering the power within yourself. It is designed to unlock the thinking part of the human mind – not only to think, but also to apply what it has been taught. This device is a revelation of human kind, a journey of self-discovery and one way of revealing the true nature of human kind and how they think. It has been programmed with six South African languages: Tswana, Pedi, Sotho, Zulu English and Afrikaans. When asked about what motivated the idea of coming up with such a world-class invention, Motaung said: “The manner in which people think, is what motivated this device. People are hungry for positive words and they sometimes end up being misled. “That is why you see people doing wrong things. If it becomes clear that someone’s mind is not fully functioning, the device will reveal what many people are trying to reveal for you while that revelation is within you. For this reason it is called the I in One Revelation. “The first step in changing a person is through changing the manner in which he thinks,” elaborated Motaung. “This device will help in changing the manner in which people think and also gives them the opportunity to put what they think into practice. “How many people are told to pray not knowing where exactly to start? “This device will help many to live and serve the purpose of life by applying the simple tactics that comes with thinking. “One of the main reasons we are living in a dysfunctional society where crime has taken its toll is simply because of the manner in which individuals think. “The mind needs to discover its independence. If one mind
‘If only one mind can discover its purpose it can change the world, we can do anything with our minds because I believe that God has a purpose for each of us and therefore created Himself within us. That is simply the message of this whole idea. What we are looking for in countries like Nigeria is within us. God is within us, thus I decided to call this device I in One.’ – Tshepo Motaung can think positive thoughts it can change the world. “If only one mind can discover its purpose it can change the world, we can do anything with our minds because I believe that God has a purpose for each of us and therefore created Himself within us. That is simply the message of this whole idea. “What we are looking for in countries like Nigeria is within us. God is within us, thus I decided to call this device I in One.” I in One is a general device with various relevant messages, from marital problems, social illness and drug addiction. Motaung explained for drug addicts it could be a tool acting as a rehab centre, but in the comfort of your own home. “All it takes, is three weeks for one to discover the power within, to overcome the addiction, without taking medication or being held in a rehab centre, just by listening to the message and putting it into practice. “It is high time that we discover the democracy of human kind, our true nature and our living purpose. “Today society is angry and confused. You go to hospital, there is war, you go to parliament, there is war and the streets are riddled with crimes such as rape. “Today society is just messed up. And you know why? “Because we are too busy searching for ourselves. People are just too busy trying to have luxury lives and finding the perfect life which forces the mind to lose track of its main function and losing focus on knowing our living purpose. “The time for the truth is now; we are trying to find out what the truth is. “Our original form is spirit. The greatest communicator with God is the soul. “People have lost hope in churches. We are no longer the people who we were created to be. Even animals are better than us these days. “The greatest law is within us, if only we can clear our minds
and start to think. It is high time we start to renew our minds and start to realise that the God within us is the same God who created everything. “Our lives are messed up because there are too much going on. “The human mind is brilliant and cannot forget what it once saw, but we are too busy focusing on problems, and by doing so we are creating more problems.” To understand Motaung’s theory we spoke to a Mr Lesetedi who explained to us how Motaung had influenced his life. “The very first time I met Motaung we had a conversation and from that I picked up some points which happened to be the truth that the world needed to hear. “He is one of those people who encouraged me to do what I really love and as they say: ‘Like attracts like’. “What he loves, is what I love as well. He is a great motivator,” said Lesetedi. Asked about his motto in life Motaung said: “Let us do things in a certain way so that we can attain certain goals. What if I love, what if I just take a minute to forgive. “I still believe that people made me a motivational speaker by wanting more of what I have to share.” The actual device is not available on the market yet, but one can get the audio part of it which sells at a reasonable price of R150. The actual device will cost around R2 500. “It will change your life forever as it is a remedy for every problem, an answer to many questions,” said Motaung. “Man are protected by the highest security ever – the subconscious mind. We create our own circumstances by our own thoughts. “The greatest power lies within us,” concluded Motaung. For more information about this device you can contact Motaung via email at tshepotshepi@gmail.com.
THE I in One Revelation Device.
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TSHEPO MOTAUNG, the inventor of the I in One Revelation Device.
ANC wins by-election overwhelmingly THE Independent Electorial Commission (IES) recently announced that the ANC won Ward 6 at the Kai Garib Municipality in the Keimoes by-election overwhelmingly by 85,4% against an independent candidate and Cope.
The trade-union Cosatu in the Northern Cape congratulated the ruling party on winning the by-election held on Wednesday last week. “This victory is a clear display of the trust that the masses of ordinary people and the workers
still have in the ANC. “It is a clear call to the ANC to accelerate service delivery and improve the lives of the people,” stated Cosatu through Manne Thebe in a statement. “As the federation in the province we thank the volunteers
of the ANC who worked tirelessly in the scorching sun to ensure that they reach out to as many voters as possible. “We also want to thank the workers, especially the farm workers, who made it their duty to go out in their numbers and
vote for the ANC.” Cosatu called on the leadership of the ANC, especially the public representatives, to respect this overwhelming mandate by ensuring that they serve the people to the best of their ability.
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Matrics’ future mapped out
THIS excited group of matriculants are proud to say they have completed their matric year. They said they hoped for the best outcome for the results and promised to wash their pens in a responsible manner as they still wanted to see their results in one piece. Photos: Boipelo Mere } Boipelo Mere MATRIC students of the Emang Mmogo Comprehensive School received their last lesson at a school desk after writing their last paper. The group that settled for their Xhosa paper obediently sat at their desks, listening to Xolani Gobela of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) before setting off to celebrate the end of their exams. One of the learners mentioned that it was indeed an important presentation that many of them needed to secure their future. Gobela gave much-needed guidance on what was expected from the learners next year, once they were accepted to an institute of higher learning. Important to consider is the possibility that some learners might opt for late registrations as the final results come in. Gobela explained that the prerequisite for receiving an NSFAS bursary loan was that a student had to be accepted to a public institute of higher learning. Equally the student must be able to produce an identification document, bring parents’ payslips
MATRICULANTS patiently listened to Xolani Gobela of the NSFAS delivering his last presentation ahead of the final rally for bursary applications.
or an affidavit if they are unemployed. Those under the care of grand parents or foster parents should provide a necessary affidavit to that effect. The NSFAS gives a 100% loan bursary at first-year level and if a student passes all subjects in the first year, 40% of the loan bursary is converted to a full bursary and the student will owe the scheme only 60%. The same happens in the second year. In the final-year students who
Eldery in the spotlight } Boipelo Mere THE safety of the elderly is a huge concern in the Ikhutseng township of Warrenton. This was brought to the attention of the delegates at the launch of the campaign 16 Days of Activism of No Violence against Women and Children in the Northern Cape Legislature recently. Delegates included the premier of the Northern Cape, Sylvia Lucas, the public protector, Thuli Madonsela, and the acting judge president of the Northern Cape, Pule Tlaletsi. Mpho Ntsaku, representing the Bokamoso Home-based Care, was was amongst the speakers who made presentations at the launch. Ntsaku said the elderly were
MPHO NTSAKU represented Bokamoso Home-based Care at the launch in Ikhutseng. the ones who were prisoners in their houses instead of the criminals being imprisoned that victimised them. She made a plea to the Department of Justice and the South
pass all subjects do not have to pay anything except the two 60% amounts from previous years. In response to a question why the NSFAS opted to do this kind of presentation this time of the year, Gobela said that it was in an effort to encourage learners to make use of the funds available to them. He added that the presentation was part of the school-visit programme that had been running for five years in partnership with the Department of Education. The programme focuses on African Police Service (SAPS) to keep victims informed on the progress of cases after they had been opened. She explained how the elderly in Warrenton were not safe at home. She mentioned how they had to be locked up in their own homes to keep them safe from rape, assault and murder, which were on the rise. “Let us be free in our houses and able to relax,” she said. Ntsaku explained that pulling a knife on someone did not carry a heavy penalty, yet this kind of intimidation posed a serious threat to especially women and the elderly. “But if one opens a case the perpetrators get off lightly or are not arrested. We are tired of toy-toying at the Magistrate and High Courts for the perpetrators and children abusers not to be released on bail,” concluded Ntsoku to loud applauding.
quintile 1 to 3 schools of gr. 9 to gr. 12 that were not part of the career exhibition during the year. “We do not want any learner to miss out on the funding. That is why we have identified eight schools in the Northern Cape that did not participate in the career exhibition. We explain the bursary and student loan options, including the criteria and the documentation that they need to produce before the rush for the late registration process opens,” said Gobela. “Of course the Sol Plaatje University is part of why the province was highly considered, but that is not the only reason why we are here. The same process is conducted in other provinces.” According to Gobela there was no need for them to go to the John Taolo Gaetsewe Region because these schools all participated in a five-day career exhibition. The eight schools that were visited were the Emmanuel High School, the Tetlanyo Secondary School, the Warrenvale Combined School, the Dr EP Lekhela High School, the Tshireleco High School, the Reakantswe Secondary School, the Vaalharts Combined School and Emang Mmogo Comprehensive.
THREE matric friends of the Emang Mmogo Comprehensive School are from the left Zandile Tyityi, Nicky Mokhuane and Phathiswa Matandabuzo. They could not stop hugging each other when they expressed how they would miss their school days. The trio had just finished writing their last exam paper, which was for the subject Xhosa.
DELEGATES and community members that attended the launch.
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Ke gopola Mister
Inside of me . . .
} Boipelo Mere
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Taung. A reiya mo yellow line, ebile a KE nako eo gape ya jara mo bana sutela didriver tse dingwe mo tseleng. ba pakisiwang dibeke gotwe ba Ke gopola ka nako nngwe monna chakela bo-oumama. mongwe o mosweu o ne a mo emisa a Bathong, le nna ke godile ele be a mo leboga ka go mo fa R20.00. gore ga ke kgone go waga gore “You are an excellent driver, I have dikolo di tswalwa leng gore ke ye never being given way like this in my BOIPELO Dryharts(ko gae). life, thank you Sir,” a rialo monna yo. MERE Ke gopopla moswi outata wame Ke ha a gakaditse outata wa me, go Rre Mabe ka dinako tse. O ne a tloga moo, ke fa Mister a fokotsa tlatsa Van ya gagwe ya Chevrolet e e blue ka speed le go feta, re ne ra goroga ko gae le thoto ya bana le dithoto a di hapile ha dijo di fedile. Re gopotse hela mashe a ko gae godimo dibete le dimatrasse le diraka. a dipodi. Ke raya gore bana ba ne ba tsamaya ka Go ne go sena moroto station, so re ne re gogrocery basaye go hetsa tsa ga Oumama itse gore ga go nowe ditlhatlheo that day. Re tsa Society gore ka January a bo a feletswe. ne re kgona hela go ya toilets ha re ya go Kana rona re ne re golela ko Salt Lake folosa monge ka re ne re tshaba go nna outside Douglas. Ha dikolo ditswalwa re ne lasag. Ebile go sena bo…‘mama a ga re eme re tla go nna nakonyana mo Kimbelrey ha garaching o re rekele dichips’ jaaka bana before re leba Dryharts. Ke yone hela nako ba vandag. eo re ne re etela bamasika a rona. Bame bana ebile ba di itse di-garage tse re Otherwise re ne retla feleletsa re bua di hetang ha reya Dryharts. No mistake. Go strictly Afrikaans ka gonne ke yone e e neng nale ya diwarame chips, le ya dilekere, laele e buiwa ko re neng re tsena sekolo teng. di le teng mo koloing. Ha ke ba gopotsa gore Ebile nnake Nana ene o ne a sa itse loleme di teng ba batla Kinder Joy. Le ene wa two la gaabo erile a le monnye. years tota. O ithutetse puo teng ko Afrikanseng, erile Re thutile metse ya Taung ka Mister re a tsena ko Dryharts a be a raya batho are opela waya-waya, go tshiwa di-caketin tsa ‘ek wil was.’ O ne a tshwanelwa ke gore a dinama tsa dikoko. siama kagonne bana ba bangwe ba ne ba Re ne re tsena ko Dryharts ka ma 12…lol… simolola go mmitsa lekgoanyana, a sa itse le boausi le bo buti ba tlaabo ba simolola go ‘A’ ya Setswana. batalala mo veneng, basa batle go bonwa. That is how got my interpretation skills of Ke gopola my late uncle wa lepensele Buti Afirkaans. Otsile, a tsentse tlhogo, o tlaabo a re botsa Re boela ko go Mister….ka I’m sure bly-bly gore a gase re tsene ka gate...a tshaba Kimberley yotlhe ya itse gore ke bua ka bana!!! mang….e ne e le phuta-dichaba. Ke ne ke reeditse mo radio malobe mogasi Ijoo, go ne go le monate tlhe, for rona baba mongwe a tlhagisa gore ‘a ha ban aba neng bale dithetenyana!. Se se monate ke romelwa ko go bo-ounana, a bone ga ba gore re ne re tsoga ka 2:00 mo mosong, a re batrle go ikhutsa naa. fe 15 minutes go ipaakanya, before a re bitsa Ke dumela gore dinako tse di jaana ke go tla go rapelela tsela...a bo a e kgotha. tsone tsa botlhokwa mo baneng ka gonne ba Re ne re mmitsa ha e duma ya tsamaya or bonda le bagodi ba bone. KE nako ya gore ba Mister. rutiwe gore ke bomang le gore ba tswa ko Punctuality was his middle name, re ne re kae. Ha bas a kopane le nbone nou e tla nna tswa mo kimberley go santse go le donker. leng ka gonne botshelo jwa nou bo busy? Ousi wame Moipone o ne a dira shore gore Ke a tlhaloganya gore go diriwa di family mongwe le mongwe o lala a apere klaar want gathering but it is not the same as they do go ne go sena nako ha Mister a tsogile, e ne not spend valuable time together. O tshwanele go tlhapa meno fela. Dijo dile mo etse gore le ha ngwana a bua sekgowa ka skhafthining klaar....so re ne re sena dinko a bo a itlhaloganya sentle. mathata. Le gale re senyediwa ke bomme kgotsa It was the best time for ba ba tonnanyana banyana bao ba torosang(nnang) le bana ba mos, wa itse mos, basa batle go boniwa ba bo ba ba romela ko go oumama, ke raya ba palame van okare baya Zimbabwe. ske ba romelela oumama le haele froskoto. Mister was a cautious driver..lol.. a Motho wa teng a leleka bana a re o batla go tsamaya between 60 le 80 mo N18...straight to ikhutsa, o ikhutsa soo-ma-mang?
have to kneel to a man who does not deserve it INSIDE of me there lies 16 Inside of me there lies a women each with a voice that rain-queen, a woman whose screams that we have had tears fall enough Because women seem to have Each day the one sleeps and forgotten what they are worth another awakes to continue the Inside of me there lies a home fight against injustice executive As we celebrate 16 days of A woman who runs her house activism against women and and secures her home DIMAKATSO child abuse Inside of me there lies a LECHWENYO We scream that no woman mamoruti who prays for the needs to live in hurt and settle repentance of men who cheat because he promised to change and hide it behind church activities We scream that no child needs to cry and choir practice . . . at the hands of a man Inside of me there lies a judge And we no longer want to bury Who would jail every man who hurts dreams and bodies a woman whether physically or emotionBecause confidence was stolen, stars ally were shot and suicide became an option A woman who judges every man who qualified women should not have to has dated a woman for 3 years open their legs to be found fit for a job Yet he has never bought her flowers women should not have to be sidelined Inside of me there lies a post-girl when promotions are due A woman who reminds every man that No woman should ever have to settle love letters never go out of fashion to be a punching bag for a man who has Inside of me there lies a nurse issues A woman who cares for her man . . . There is an old woman who lives And admits that he is not worth it inside of me when he fails to give her a foot massage Preaching wisdom that go tswara tipa after a long day kga bogaleng has nothing to do with Inside of me there lies a shopaholic enduring pain Who knows how to dress for the But everything to do with respect occasion to uphold his dignity There is a Miss Independent that lives A woman who deems that men inside of me remember to tell their woman that they A woman who understands that a are beautiful man’s role is to love and provide Inside of me there lies a village girl Yet she bares no issue waking up A woman who is willing to stay at every morning to butter her own bread home whilst he goes to the club There is an accountant who lives Yet don’t take it for granted inside of me Inside of me there lies a teacher A woman who admits when the trial Yet it is not my job to teach a man balance does not balance how to treat women with respect A woman who reminds other woman Inside of me there lies a woman who that we must be careful how we love admits that as woman we take a lot For as much as we love we cannot Yet we should never compromise love addicts to health . . . they need help ourselves in the equation Best friend to the accountant there For inside each of us there is a giant lives an unqualified attorney who is all we have ever needed Who does not need a qualification to Abuse starts small and sometimes preach prenuptial agreements left, right because it is emotional and centre It comes in feared words and vulgar Inside of me there lives a waiter who we tend to look away kneels down to serve her man with As a woman never forget your worth pride For inside every woman there is a Yet she knows her worth and does not giant who is all we have ever needed
Business Forum has big plans for future
} Boitumelo Mathlape THE 2014 Tsantsabane Black Business Chamber’s (TBBC) annual general meeting held in Boichoko on Thursday, 28 November, brought another significant annual business event to the Tsantsabane calendar. The historic event under the theme Preparing Black Business to take over the economy of the Tsantsabane Municipal Area took place in the Boichoko Community Hall. Hendré Jacobs, the programme director, described the event in the township as an indication of the commitment of the TBBC to invest in the growth and development of township entrepreneurs. The Tsantsabane mayor, Elroy Phete, who congratulated the TBBC on the successful and timeous hosting of the meeting, said: “We as the Tsantsabane Municipality are pleased to work with the TBBC. We have come a long way. There were growing pains, but we are glad that those days are gone and that we have found common ground regarding many issues.” Calling the TBBC the front-runner of black business in Tsantsabane, the mayor concluded by saying: “We are glad that we are no longer enemies, but stakeholders. We expect black business to assist us with job creation projects.” The business chambers represented at the meeting were Nocci Postmasburg, Nafcoc: Kgatelopele and Tsantsabane (KGA-TSA) and the Tsantsabane Emerging Contractors Forum. Ernest Lehula, chairperson of the KGATSA branch of Nafcoc, gave an overview on the current legal tussles within Nafcoc, but expressed his positive association with black business in general and the TBBC in particular. Bucks Sibiya of the Tsantsabane Emerging Contractors Forum encouraged the black entrepreneurs to unite and free
FROM the left are the Tsantsabane municipal manager, Heinrich Mathobela, psychologist Thelia Pedro, the 2014 Tsantsabane Idol, Mpho Maroane, chairperson of the Tsantsabane Emerging Contractors Forum, Bucks Sibiya, TBBC exco member Vincent Pule, the TBBC chairperson, Alister Rodger Davids, the Tsantsabane mayor, Elroy Phete, lawyer Echel Davids, the Nafcoc KGA-TSA chairperson, Ernest Lehula, and from Nocci Postmasburg Johan Kotze. Photo: Supplied themselves from being like “tins”. Alister Davids, chairperson of the TBBC, hammered on the central theme. “We are not and will never sacrifice our proud and noble struggle for narrow individual pursuits. At the TBBC our agenda is a prosperous and sustainable Tsantsabane economy,” said Davids. Quoting former president Thabo Mbeki, he spoke about the two economies of Tsantsabane; the first one a white prosperous minority and the second one a black majoritarian impoverished economy. “Amilcar Cabral said, and I quote: ‘Always bear in mind the people are not fighting for ideas, for the things in anyone’s head. They are fighting to win material benefits, to live better and in peace, to see
their lives go forward, to guarantee the future of their children’.” Davids also clarified the TBBC’s relationship with other black business bodies. “We took a principled decision not to enter into an artificial relationship with Nocci, but are prepared to enter into strategic relationships with individual white businesses that will support our transformation trajectory. Nafcoc, turning 50 this year, is the original home of black business and we are concerned about the latest national developments. We will monitor court proceedings closely and trust that the organisation will be able to overcome its challenges so that all of us can return home. “The birth of the Tsantsabane Local
Business Forum is welcomed, as the Chinese proverb goes, to let a hundred flowers bloom, and a hundred schools of thought contend. We must say in the same breath that we view them as opportunistic as they were passive spectators when the TBBC launched an assault on 12 September. Now they want to tap into the benefits of our efforts. We would issue a kind word of advice to the Local Business Forum: Please be original and design your own programme of action.” As part of its renewal strategy, current TBBC membership were declared null and void and all members, previous and prospective, are required to re-apply. According to Davids, people start a company and expect the TBBC to convert them into millionaires in no time. “We want serious entrepreneurs as members and will put them on a three-year incubation programme. This is in line with our strategy to create a pool of black business that is transactionally ready to take over the economy of Tsantsabane.” During the plenary session, ordinary members were allowed to forward motions that would be translated into formal resolutions to inform the 2015 programme of the Tsantsabane Black Business Chamber. The formal programme was spiced up by the slick repertoire of the 2014 Tsantsabane Idol, Mpho Maroane. Arguably, the highlight on the programme was the presentation of local black professionals. Davids introduced Echel Davids (proprietor of the first black law firm), Theila Pedro (first black psychologist) and Jacobs (the founding editor of the Postmasburg Register). “The TBBC welcomes the entrance of black professionals into the local economy; most notably a black law firm, black psychologist and a black medical doctor. We are at work to place a black accountant soon. The progressive work done by TSALFA, our local soccer governing body, is also applauded,” Davids said.
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Clash of FS titans today } Sidwell Guduka THE stage is set for the mouth-watering showdown between provincial rivals Free State Stars and Bloemfontein Celtic at the Charles Mopeli Stadium today. Kick-off is at 18:00. The Free State derby brings out the hunger in both teams, with Ea Lla Koto having once received a R500 000 bonus after massacring Phunya Sele Sele in a dead rubber contest that meant nothing to the Bethlehem side, but almost led to the relegation of Celtic – that was at the end of the 2008-’09 campaign. Phunya Sele Sele, who were sitting third from the bottom of the log with one match to spare before the end of the season, needed a win at all cost to avoid being demoted to the National First Division (NFD), but they were walloped 5-1 by a merciless Stars team in Qwaqwa. The Bloemfontein side were, however, lucky to avoid relegation by the skin of their teeth as Thanda Royal Zulu, who were trailing Celtic with a point, could not beat Maritzburg United in the other bottom of the table clash on the same day. Though it is has almost been six years since that fateful day, Celtic fans and players alike who were part of the team then, still have fresh memories of that particular fixture. But anyway, that match is water under the bridge. History suggests results preceding the Free State derby are nothing more than numbers on a piece of paper that have no bearing on what transpires in one of Mzansi’s biggest matches. So Stars’ three consecutive losses, as well as Celtic’s 1-0 to Ajax Cape Town last Wednesday, will have no impact on the game played at the Charles Mopeli Stadium today. Both coaches, Kinnah Phiri of Ea Lla Koto and Ernst Middendorp of Bloemfontein Celtic, would agree that the derby is not only about the three points that are at stake, but pride too. With the bragging rights also on the table for the eventual winners, a team that starts well by settling its nerves first, something that accompanies such a highprofile match, is likely to have the upper hand. While the hosts will be relying for goals on Richard Henyekane, Rudolph Bester and Abdul Adam Basit, the visitors will pin their hopes on Lerato Lamola, Dumisani Zuma, Tumelo Mogapi and Thapelo Morena. ) For more sports stories visit the website www.express-news.co.za.
With the bragging rights also on the table for the eventual winners, a team that starts well by settling its nerves first, something that accompanies such a highprofile match, is likely to have the upper hand.
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EYES ON THE BALL: Tumelo Mogapi (right) of Bloemfontein Celtic and Katlego Mashego of Free State Stars during the sides’ previous meeting in the Free State Stadium on 11 May 2013. Photo: Barry Aldworth/BackpagePix
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