Like Northern Cape Express on Facebook and give your opinion on stories. TEL: 053 8312331
Northern Cape
WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER 2014
WWW.EXPRESSNEWS.CO.ZA
FREE
House a shining beacon Brings Christmas cheer to whole community, children
} Boipelo Mere
APART from the fears of gangsterism and burglaries in Club 2000, the Christmas house has been a centre of pride to everyone in the area. Children, as well as adults, have already started gathering in Boichoko Street to see the Christmas house. One can see the house from a distance when you drive down Nobengula Street from Ipeleng. The lights were only turned on on Tuesday night and will be sparkling between 08:00 and 22:00. According to the owner of the house, Dorothy Arends, they improve on the decorations every year. “This year we have added the rope lights that display the words ‘Merry Christmas’,” says the owner of the house. The house also serves as a motivation to children around the area as the Arends family invites all the children that pass by for a fun day. She says she has made it a tradition in her house to motivate the children to do better at school by hosting a small braai for them on the lawn after they have received their school results. “This year I have planned to cook potjiekos for them to enjoy at the Christmas house.” She tells Express Northern Cape that she, her husband, Harry, and her three children usually do the decorations together to ensure that the lights are turned on on 1 December, when they also celebrate her birthday. “But this year we were delayed by the rains and only switched them on on 8 December. But we will keep our tradition of celebrating with the children to show them that they are appreciated.” She adds that they are still working on the outside tree lights as concerns of safety also slowed them down. In response to the load-shedding schedules she says they ensure that everything is switched off inside the house, except the fridge, when they switch on the Christmas lights.
THE decorations are aimed at creating a Christmas mood.
The family was also encouraged to continue the tradition because the neighbours were already starting to show
concerns when the lights were not on on 1 December. “We appreciate that we play a role in
Photo: Boipelo Mere
creating a Christmas mood amongst our community. We usually remove the decorations on 3 January.”
2
EXPRESS NORTHERN CAPE, WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER 2014
NEWS
Aviation needs new blood } Boipelo Mere SINDISIWE CHIKUNGA, the deputy minister of Transport, said that the international aviation community had recognized that there would be an anticipated shortage of skilled aviation professionals in the near future. She spoke at the International Civil Aviation Day (ICAD) celebrations held in Kimberley on Sunday. This day is commemorated globally by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). Chikunga said in order to address this issue the ICAO had launched the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals (NGAP) initiative to ensure that enough qualified and competent aviation professionals were available to operate, manage and maintain the future international air transport system. She further reported that the aviation industry was one of the fastest growing industries in the world. It has been reported that by 2030 air traffic volume will increase by 50%. At present the industry is dominated by a generation of individuals over the age of 40. It is estimated that by 2017 more than 40% of the industry’s professionals will be 55 years of age or older. “Considering the anticipated growth and the numbers of professionals that will be retired, there will be an obvious lack of adequately qualified and competent professionals to effectively run the industry,” said
SPECTATORS were treated to a spectacular air show held by the South African aviation industry.
THE body of Johannes Kamies (27) was found in the veld in Greenpoint.
Photo: Boipelo Mere
Police need your help } Boipelo Mere
COL MANDLA KHUMALO, a member of the special task force, after taking on the windy sky to demonstrate his skills. Chikunga. Announcing the commencement of the South African Civil Aviation Authority’s (SACAA) 2015 intake for qualifying and deserving candidates, the deputy minister encouraged the learners of the Northern Cape to take advantage of these opportunities by applying for the bursaries. “By so doing, you will ensure that ICAD 2014 leaves a lasting legacy in this province. “They will be offering 11 bursaries for technicians in the fields of Aircraft Avionics, Aircraft Structure and Aircraft Mechanics and they will be recruiting two pilot cadets.” According to Chikunga, the aviation industry in South Africa contributes directly and indirectly about 3,1% annually to the country’s economy. She added that there existed an even more pressing reason for government to press on in this quest to introduce as many young aviators as possible. “Since its inception in October 1998, the SACAA has issued over 30 000 civil aviation personnel licences. “However, of this number less than 8% of the skills belong to African, Indian and coloured people who represent the cockpit and engineering crews. “This means that more than 92% of these critical skills still belong to our white counterparts. I therefore challenge the aviation industry to increase this figure by at least 5% annually,” said Chikunga.
A PERFECT LANDING by the team of the South African Police Service.
LELETHU MA-AFRIKA MDUNYELWA, one of the pilots, motivating the youngsters to finish their schooling in order to join the South African Air Force. Photos: Boipelo Mere
ANYONE with information regarding the death of Johannes Kamies (27) from Greenpoint is urged to contact Det. Const. Bernard Sebegilwe on 082-302-0407. Kamies’s body was found by a passer-by under a small tree near the train line last Wednesday. According to his father, Adam, his son left the house around 09:00. Johannes then said he was going to buy toiletries at the
Diamond Pavillion Shopping Mall. Although the police suspect no foul-play, they have reported that an autopsy will be conducted on the deceased to determine the cause of his death. The deceased’s father also said that the deceased was a TB patient and he had taken his medication before leaving the house. The deceased was living with his father, mother and younger brother in Greenpoint.
EXPRESS NORTHERN CAPE , WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER 2014
3
NEWS
Mine ensures bright future for kids ANGLO AMERICAN’S KUMBA IRON ORE, together with the Department of Education, presented foundation phase grades with educational toys and equipment. The department constructed two gr. R classrooms at the HTT Bidi Memorial Primary School in 2013. However, the school was not in a position to immediately supply resources to these classrooms, which were needed to ensure quality learning and teaching. This is when the HTT Bidi Memorial Primary School approached the Kolomela Mine for assistance with educational toys as well as outdoor equipment. Educational toys encourage specific learning areas such as Literacy, Maths, Science and Music. These toys were chosen to ensure it made a difference in their development. Research has shown that children learn mainly though playing by being presented with opportunities to see, feel and experience specific materials presenting different challenges, as well as require different skill sets that cover most learning areas. George Benjamin, manager of the Public Affairs Department at the Kolomela Mine, said: “The mine is extremely pro-active in supporting early childhood development within the community in which we operate. “We at the Kolomela Mine believe that all children in Postmasburg should be provided with a nurturing, active and challenging environment that encourage curiosity, active learning, values, problem solving, language development and positive self-image.” Kolomela is delighted to invest in the quality of learning and teaching at the school through the educational toys and outdoor equipment as the anticipated impact of the project will benefit 60 learners on an annual basis and will have an enormous positive effect on the level of education within the area.
WITH the children are from the left Francinah Coleman, a gr. R practitioner, Bella Lekwene in front of the principal, George Benjamin, Jessicah Seekoei, the public affairs manager, and Erica van der Merwe of the LED office at the Kolomela Mine. Photo: Supplied
Beware of this new scam THE Hawks in the Northern Cape would like to warn the businesses in the province to be wary of the following scam which is being committed across the province. Their target is businesses and companies (victim) and their modus operandi is as follows: The scammer will call the company or business under the pretence that he is employed by a government department, busy with procurement processes. He will request the unsuspecting victim to supply a quotation for goods the “department” intends procuring. The scammer goes through great effort to ensure that the items he allegedly wants to procure are not stocked or readily available to the victim. The specifications for the goods are designed to be unique by the scammer. The victim then goes on-line (internet) to search for suppliers or manufacturers of the specified goods. This results in the victim being automatically referred to fictitious sites or suppliers for the said goods. Note that the two or more possible fake suppliers or manufacturers’ internet sites would have already been created by the scammer. The unsuspecting
victim is lured to correspond via internet. The scammer will use fake e-mails and fax to e-mails and negotiate and arrange for the purchase or supply of the “goods” which in fact do not exist. The victim will now quote the initial requestor (scammer). Please note that it is the same scammer acting again as the seller or supplier or manufacturer of the goods. The scammer will pretend to be happy with the quotation and pricing of the goods and send the victim an electronic fake order note on behalf of the “government department”. The victim will then proceed to order the goods from the “fake supplier” unbeknown. The victim will be requested to make electronic payment for the goods before “it can be delivered”. The unsuspecting victim makes the electronic payment which is normally substantial and no goods arrive. The victim is almost always hit twice (one act upon another), first a smaller, but substantial order and then a larger and quite a substantial order. Any person who may have already fallen victim, is asked to contact the Hawks on 053-836-7058.
NOLUVUYO YANTA, Lebogang Lodge and Nosibusiso Dikela (from the left, front) were the only three learners who graduated from the Kutlwanong Community Crèche during Sunday’s graduation ceremony. With them are a former committee member, Masego Shushu, the principal, Jane Moncho, and Sello Moleko, who capped the learners. Photo: Boipelo Mere
4
EXPRESS NORTHERN CAPE, WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER 2014
NEWS
A good year for dancers at academy } Boipelo Mere REGISTRATIONS for the Mayibuye Dance Academy class of 2015 are open until December and then again from 6 January 2015. The registration fee is R150 and R150 per quarter. The academy’s highlight for 2014 was Katlego Nche, one of its dance instructors, winning the 2014 ACT/DALRO scholarship earlier in July. He was selected out of six candidates across the country and walked away with the first prize of a R150 000 scholarship to study Performing Arts at a tertiary institution of his choice. He will start his course from January 2015 at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), studying Musical Theatre. The academy will also have two additional members at the Moving into Dance Mophatong (MIDM). The two new students, Nthabiseng Matsie and Tshepo Molusi, will join the other two students, Otsile Masemola and Sussera Olyn, who were selected in 2013 and both have been offered a second year of study with Moving into Dance for 2015. “We are proud to announce that we will be having four of our youngsters studying with the MIDM,” said the senior dance specialist, Lizelle Jullie.
PHENYO MODISE, the manager of Cultural Affairs with the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (right), congratulating Katlego Nche on his big achievement. Jullie highlighted this good news during the academy’s recent year-end production at the Mayibuye Centre where the learners performed for their guests in the packed hall.
STUDENTS demonstrating their skills during the recent year-end production.
Photos: Boipelo Mere
Christmas function held for local orphans V Ilse Watson LIBRARIES in the Ga-Segonyana Municipal District held a Christmas function for orphans last Friday. These special festivities were held at the library in Kuruman and the children were treated to snacks, lunch (in the form of a braai) and Christmas cake. Brizelda Tities of the police in Kuruman addressed the kids about their position in
society and how special they are. Const. Othusitse Sepalamelo, also of the Kuruman police, discussed various abusive situations and informed the children that they must report any form of abuse to the police. They received a list of emergency numbers. The children also received school bags, shoes and socks. One of their fun activities was to make Christmas cards.
AS part of their Christmas programme at the library in Kuruman, orphans from the area were also treated to a special lunch in the form of a braai. Photos: Ilse Watson RIGHT: Librarians, together with Const. Othusitse Sepalamelo of the police in Kuruman, who ensured that the Christmas celebrations held at the library in Kuruman was a huge success. From the left are, front: Kedirileng Seopati, Refilwe Esiang, Sepalamelo, Pinkie van Wyk, Gladys Marse and Martha Steenkamp; back: Clara March, Mariana Venter and Errion Moagi.
ALL smiles and all dressedup with their funky Christmas hats. These ladies assisted with the Christmas programme which was held at the Kuruman library. From the left are Mpho Moorosi, Mpho Makoko and Errion Moagi.
EXPRESS NORTHERN CAPE , WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER 2014
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT, SAFETY AND LIAISON
NEWS
Directorate: Civilian Secretariat
Assistant Director: Regional Coordinator Salary: R270 804 – R327 126 per annum (Level 9) (Ref. S4.1/12/01) Namaqua Regional Office (Springbok)
Requirements: • Recognised Bachelor’s degree/diploma, preferably in Policing, Social or Project Management plus 3-4 years’ credible and proven project development coordination experience, relevant to the successful execution of the key performance areas of the position • Good knowledge of the Public Service policies and legislation • Valid Code EB driver’s licence • Willingness to work extra hours and travel extensively • Networking skills • Verbal and written communication skills, including reporting • Conflict management as well as problem-solving skills • Sound understanding of Government’s planning framework and the integrated development planning and budgeting process • Familiarity with the safety, security and policing environment and related legislation. Duties: • Provide professional operational management and leadership in respect of the provision of the functions and services assigned to the Regional Office • Provide strategic direction and ensure the implementation of Social Crime Prevention and Community Police Relations oversight of the South African Police Service functions at regional level • Support, cooperate and collaborate in intergovernmental, inter-departmental, inter-sectoral and inter-directorate integration in respect of the regional office. Enquiries: Mrs Nomakwezi Jonkers, tel. (053) 839-1738 or Mr Batsile Marekwa, tel. (053) 839-1795
Regional Field Worker: Social Crime Prevention Salary: R183 438 – R216 084 per annum (Level 7) (Ref. S4/.12/02) ZF Mgcawu Regional Office (Upington)
Requirements: • Appropriate diploma or Matric plus a minimum of 5 years’ demonstrated experience relevant to the successful execution of the key performance areas of the position • Valid Code EB driver’s licence • Willingness to work extra hours and travel extensively • Proven facilitation, coordination, networking, conflict management, verbal and written communication and reporting, as well as problem-solving skills • Sound understanding of the municipal integrated development planning process as well as familiarity with the safety, security and policing environment and related legislation. Duties: The implementation of integrated Social Crime Prevention, Community Police Relations and Monitoring and Oversight programmes and activities in the region • Develop programmes, work plans and draw up business plans in regard to the above • Liaise, consult and cooperate with different stakeholders and advise relevant stakeholders • Facilitate the establishment, support and sustenance of community policing • Embark on oversight visits to police stations to evaluate police performance and conduct • Liaise and consult with the Provincial Office on the delivery of departmental services in the region. Enquiries: Mr Johannes Stuurman, tel. (054) 338-5698 or Mr Batsile Marekwa, tel. (053) 839-1795
5
Girl can rest in peace } Boipelo Mere “WE must stop just saying enough is enough. Fathers must stand up and work harder in protecting their children from these monsters. The private sector has to work with government in creating a society that protects children.” Jenny Sewedi said that during a traditional ceremony to collect the spirit of the late five-year-old Florence Stickiemens Berend and to invite her home. Florence was allegedly raped and killed and her body was found on Sunday morning in a veld behind the Galeshewe Police Station. She was found with multiple stab wounds and a screwdriver was found near her body. The suspect connected to her murder, Ivan Mathibe, who appeared in court last Tuesday, refused to apply for bail while angry community members were gunning for his head. On Wednesday afternoon, family members, community members, the Ward 12 ANC Women’s League and Youth League and some children gathered in front of the police station to go and collect the spirit of their beloved angel and take her home in preparation of the funeral service which was held on Saturday. The spectators had to walk over
rocks, piles of garbage and crawl through thorny branches to make their way to the crime scene in the middle of the veld. The same path followed by the perpetrator. On arrival the shocked community members listened to the little girl’s father, Solomon Moletsane, explaining the position and the condition his daughter had been found in on the discovery of her body. The service was a candle-light ceremony. It is a custom in some cultures to cleanse a crime scene whenever a loved one died of unnatural causes and it is believed that the spirit of the deceased is taken home to where it belongs through these types of ceremonies. The aunt of the deceased who performed the ceremony, Kedibone Berend, who is a sangoma, was heard asking their angel to go home and rest in peace. “We know that you left us in a manner that left everyone sad and asking questions. But, our little angel, we want you to go home and rest in peace. “This is not your resting place, you do not belong here. We do not want to hear people passing here saying they saw you or heard you crying. “We want you to rest. The one
who did this to you will have no alternative but to follow you. “Even though he is locked up in a cell, he will have no peace.” After the ceremony, Florence’s uncle, who said he had been close to the accused as they had worked together, said the family was relieved to have taken their angel home. A close family friend, Barbara Mokgalagadi, pointed out that the little girl had been attending crèche with her child. “I knew her well and will always ask myself why she was so bright,” said a teary Mokgalagadi. Another close friend, Elsie Mafafa, said it was the most terrible thing that could have happened to her neighbours. “Although it was heart-wrenching, it was a relief when we found the little girl’s body. I was with the family throughout this ordeal. We did not sleep on Saturday night and looked for Florence everywhere. “Our search stretched to Witdam after we had handed Ivan over to the police. We were searching here and did not think of going so deep into the veld when the dogs led us to her,” she said. “We are still sad, but it provides some kind of relief that we found her – her soul can now rest in peace.”
Directorate: Traffic Regulations
Provincial Inspector
Salary: R148 584 – R175 023 per annum (Level 6) (Ref. S4.12/04) Britstown Provincial Traffic Station Requirements: • Grade 12 Certificate or higher qualification • Valid driver’s licence (Code B) • Basic Traffic Diploma or equivalent qualification • 1 year’s practical experience in law enforcement • No criminal record. Key performance areas: • Enforce road traffic, public passenger and transport legislation • Examine drivers and motor vehicles and monitor compliance at Driver Licence Testing Centre (DLTC) and Vehicle Testing Station (VTS) • Provide visible traffic control/policing • Promote/ensure crime prevention activities • Perform all administrative activities and related duties. Enquiries: Mr Mxolisi Tshaliti, tel. (053) 672-0125 or Mr Batsile Marekwa, tel. (053) 839-1795
THE spot where the girl was found.
Provincial Inspector
Salary: R148 584 – R175 023 per annum (Level 6) (Ref. S4.12/03) Colesberg Provincial Traffic Station Requirements: • Grade 12 Certificate or higher qualification • Valid driver’s licence (Code B) • Basic Traffic Diploma or equivalent qualification • 1 year’s practical experience in law enforcement • No criminal record. Key performance areas: • Enforce road traffic, public passenger and transport legislation • Examine drivers and motor vehicles and monitor compliance at Driver Licence Testing Centre (DLTC) and Vehicle Testing Station (VTS) • Provide visible traffic control/policing • Promote/ensure crime prevention activities • Perform all administrative activities and related duties. Enquiries: Mr Frank Malgas, tel. (051) 753-0775/6 or Mr Batsile Marekwa, tel. (053) 839-1795 The Northern Cape Provincial Government is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. NB: Woman and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applications must be submitted on a Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department, and should be accompanied by certified copies of qualifications, Identity Document and comprehensive CV. Faxed applications will not be considered. Applications stating the relevant reference number must be sent via hand delivery to: The Head of Department: Department of Transport, Safety and Liaison, Southey Chambers, Ocean Echo Building, 2 cnr Phakamile Mabija and Lennox Streets, or posted to PO Box 1368, Kimberley 8300, for attention: Ms M Leburu. The successful candidates will have to undergo security vetting. Candidates who have not been contacted within 1 month of the closing date for application must accept that they have been unsuccessful, since correspondence will be conducted with successful candidates only. Closing date: 12 December 2014
Northern Cape Provincial Government www.humanjobs.co.za
THE candle-light ceremony was performed by the little girl’s aunt, Kedibone Berend. Photo: Boipelo Mere
SOLOMON MOLETSANE explains to everyone the position in which his daughter was found.
AIDS HELPLINE 0800-012-322 Human Communications 114750
IT was an effort to get to the scene.
COMMUNITY MEMBERS were touched by the service.
6
EXPRESS NORTHERN CAPE, WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER 2014
NEWS
Forum supports its community Ilse Watson THE Foreign Nation Forum of Wrenchville was established in 2010 and their duties are to partake in crime prevention activities. They give back to the community of Wrenchville and as part of the 16 Days of Activism of No Violence against Women and Children, they donated food parcels to people in need. They also commemorated five women from Wrenchville who were murdered in the past few years. The function was held last Thursday and food parcels were handed to the families of victims. Wreaths were also laid on their graves.
BELINDA KLEIN, Anna Petrus, Sana Rietz, Sheila Visagie and Elsie Oats together with Const. Cynthia Ditsela (at the back) who received food parcels. Photos: Supplied
WREATHS to commemorate five women who were murdered in the community of Wrenchville.
FROM the left are, front: Bonita Petrus, Alrich Visagie, Onalenna Tau en Belinda Klein; back: Const. Cynthia Ditsela, Traffic Officer Lethlhogonolo Modise, Traffic Officer Kgomotso Togole and Const. Mavis Borake.
THE amount that was raised.
Millions raised with Tekkie Tax A WHOPPING R4,8 million for various welfare organisations in South Africa was raised during the 2014 Tekkie Tax Campaign. This is a 114% growth on the 2013 campaign and brings the total amount raised with national Tekkie Tax Day to R7,2 million. The beneficiary organisations of the national Tekkie Tax Day announced the amount of money that was raised in their 2014 campaign with a massive “Tekkie Telebration” at the Indaba Hotel in Fourways. Child Welfare South Africa said Tekkie Tax was a great initiative to assist NGOs to
raise funds and market them. The event was joined by members of the media, participating companies, NGOs and the four business ambassadors of the project. Sade Giliberti, well-known South African television presenter, was the MC for the morning. Joining her on the stage was Gayle Rey who touched the audience’s heart when she told her life story of how her husband was left disabled after a polo accident ten years ago. Imbalie Beauty won the award for most stickers sold in Gauteng and Epilepsy South Africa Mpumalanga and Limpopo won the award for most stickers sold by an NGO. The proof of the success and support that
this campaign had, was mirrored in the people that supported it. The beneficiaries would like to thank the media, each individual, celebrity, NGO and company that supported the Tekkie Tax Campaign in 2014 by wearing a sticker and a pair of the campaign’s funky shoelaces on 30 May. All proceeds have already been distributed to the beneficiary organisations. And where did the heart of the people lie in 2014? Of the participating audience 31% chose a C sticker, representing children, making this the most-supported sector for the second year in a row! Sadly, the sector receiving the lowest support was education and the beneficiaries of this sector are still
Photo: Supplied
looking for a person with the right heart and commitment to be their ambassador. The organisers of the campaign, Charity Support Services, received an overwhelming feedback of “thank you” for organising such a seamless and no-risk fundraising campaign. Annelise de Jager, organiser of the campaign, said: “When choosing your Tekkie Tax sticker, you know for sure that your donation will reach the beneficiary sector of your choice. “I believe this is the reason why we have received such overwhelming support from South Africa.” Tekkie Tax Day for 2015 will be on Friday, 29 May.
EXPRESS NORTHERN CAPE , WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER 2014
Group O essential
GROUP O BLOOD is often in greater demand than other blood groups, which is why the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) encourages Group O blood donors to donate regularly. Here are some reasons for this: ) Group O blood can usually be given to patients of other ABO blood groups. The reason is that the red cells in type O blood have neither antigen A nor antigen B. In medical emergencies, when urgent blood transfusions are required, there may be little time to determine a patient’s blood type. Group O negative blood then comes to the rescue, as it can safely be transfused to patients of other blood groups. ) Group O blood saves the lives of newborns. Babies born with blood disorders may also require immediate blood transfusions in order to save their lives. In some cases difficulties may occur in determining the blood groups of these infants. Group O blood is therefore important in supplying this ongoing need. Babies also need “fresher” blood than other patients. Red blood cells stored for up to 42 days can be transfused to most adult patients. Only blood less than five days old may be used for transfusion to newborn infants, or in exceptional cases when babies require transfusions while still in the womb. ) Patients in need of a blood transfusion as part of their medical treatment rely on blood donors of all blood groups to donate safe blood regularly.
7
ADVERTORIAL
Doing your bit to donate is easy
POTENTIAL blood donors could be unsure about the facts surrounding donation. Here are answers to frequently asked questions. Why should I donate blood? Donating this “precious gift of life” saves the lives of those in dire need of blood. Regular blood donations will ensure that the South African National Blood
Interesting facts ) THERE are four major blood groups: O, A, B and AB. ) Group O is the most common blood group and is always in demand. ) Your body replaces the liquid donated within 24 hours through fluid intake. ) Every time your heart beats, 20% of your heart’s output goes to your brain, carrying oxygen vital for survival. Between 40% and 45% of your blood is made up of red blood cells that carry this oxygen. ) The remaining 55% to 60% is plasma, a small proportion of white blood cells (which defend your body), clotting factors and platelets. ) The average volume of blood in an adult body is four to five litres, or about 8% of the body weight.
Service (SANBS) always has sufficient blood to provide to all patients. Who needs blood? Thousands of people would die daily if there were not sufficient quality blood in stock. A unit of blood donated can equal three gifts of life, as almost every unit of blood is separated into red blood cells, plasma and platelets.
Categories of people who need blood transfusions include: ) women hemorrhaging due to pregnancy complications; ) children with severe anaemia; ) accident victims; and ) surgical and cancer patients. What is the donation procedure? Donors will: ) complete a questionnaire containing personal details;
) answer questions relating to their health and social behaviour; ) undergo a one-on-one interview as a follow-up to their answers; ) have their iron level checked, and their blood pressure and pulse rate will be taken; and ) be allowed to donate one unit of blood (480 mF) – a couple of refreshments will replace the lost fluid in one’s body.
There is no substitute for blood BLOOD is made up of different components and each component has its own important function. The main function of red blood cells is to carry oxygen to the tissues and remove carbon dioxide. The main function of platelets and the coagulation factors is to prevent and stop bleeding. Any one of these components may be used in the treatment of patients with certain medical conditions. Substances designed to carry oxygen, such as a haemoglobin solution prepared from cattle’s blood, are currently being evaluated. This is available in very limited quantities internationally. These oxygen carriers circulate in the blood stream for a short period and are usually only used as an interim measure. In cases of trauma or during operations, blood volume which is lost by the patient may initially be replaced with synthetic solutions such as normal saline. These solutions are not
There is no substi tute for blood. When the patient’s haemo globin level, platelet level, or coagulation factor level falls be low a critical point, blood transfusion is the only option.
tion factor level falls below a critical point, blood transfusion is the only option. Patients rely on voluntary blood donors.
recognized as “blood substitutes”, but are blood volume expanders. They do not carry oxygen. They are frequently used in the initial treatment of patients, for example in the ambulance or in the operating theatre, while blood is being obtained from the blood bank. There is no substitute for blood. When the patient’s haemoglobin level, platelet level, or coagula-
While you are busy with your life, your blood is out saving lives' Requirements for blood donation are: · Weigh at least 50 kg; · Between the ages of 16 and 65; · Healthy; · Lead a sexually safe lifestyle; and · Consider your blood safe for transfusion
d o lo b r u o y n i Its Donate blood this festive season
FREE STATE AND NORTHERN CAPE ZONE BLOEMFONTEIN (4) 11 Short Street 051 447 4122 • 051 447 4290 (fax) BETHLEHEM Metropolitan Centre, cor. Muller and Riemland Streets 058 303 5560 • 058 303 5569 (fax)
KIMBERLEY 169 Du Toitspan Road 053 833 1651/2/3 • 053 831 1020 (fax)
UPINGTON Chriszelle Sentrum, Cor. Basson and Le Roux Streets 054 331 1247 WELKOM The Strip, Shop 36, Stateway, Welkom 9459 057 352 2174/3 • 057 352 6264 (fax)
SANBS South Arican National Blood Service
X1PJGDER-EX101214
8
EXPRESS NORTHERN CAPE, WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER 2014
For more news and photos visit www.express-news.co.za
Serving all your equipment hire needs
12A Schmidtsdrift Road, Kimberley Tel: 053-861 5200 Fax: 053-861 5201 X1PJ5WT5-NE101214
PARTICIPANTS from different centres before the race.
Photos: Supplied
Colour race brings message across } Boipelo Mere CHILDREN in Kimberley were seen dressed outrageously in white, red, green, blue and pink to assist in curbing different levels of crimes within their respective communities and in support of World Aids Day. They gathered at the Yorkshire Cricket Grounds for the Galeshewe BNG Creation Colour Race which involved a 5 km fun walk and run last Saturday. The teams that participated in the Road Safety Colour Race supported the race aimed at raising awareness for the 16 Days of Activism of No Violence against Women and Children and for child protection, autism and cancer. The programme entailed on-site activities for children which included mini-cricket, soccer, karate and aerobics. The initiative comes from the fact that Galeshewe has recently been the centre of many acts of brutal crimes including gangsterism, substance abuse, road accidents and violence against women and children. Children of the Thusong Centre, Lorato Place of Safety, Native Minds Heritage Consultants, Freedom Boxing Club, Kyokushi Karate Club, Galeshewe Athletics Club, Yorkshire Cricket Club and Kgatelopele Gumboot Dancers participated in the
colourful race where different sporting codes were also performed. According to the chairperson of Galeshewe BNG Creations, Nobethu Methuli, the event turned out to be a success as more than their targeted 80 children from different centres had participated. She added that the aim of the programme, which they planned to host annually, was to show the children from different centres that there was a variety of sporting activities available to keep them busy. “We shall continue working with these centres to motivate the children by hosting such activities as school holiday programmes. “We are currently working with the centres by giving the caregivers the monthly programmes of different clubs for them to expose the children to sport at an early age,” added Methuli. The event was supported by Autism South Africa, ChildLine, the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, Transport, Safety and Liaison (safety volunteers), Health, Environment and Nature Conservation. The colour themes signified the following: white (No violence against women and children), red (HIV/Aids), green (child protection/going green), blue (autism) and pink (cancer).
READY for the race.
KURUMAN
KARATE moves were displayed on the day.
GRAFSTENE TOMBSTONES
THE ONLY FACTORY IN KURUMAN
We can beat ANY written quotation
URGENT ORDERS ACCEPTED
SPECIAL
R4 200 INCLUDES:
20
HEADSTONE, KERBS, WHITE MARBLE CHIPS YEA FREE LETTERING GUAR RS ANTEE FREE TRANSPORT (60km) FREE ERECTION FREE INVITATION CARDS (50)
SHOWROOMS:
Old Station Building 053 712 0151
Behind BP Garage 053 712 0808
053 712 3853 - 053 712 0151 082 321 8142 PARTICIPANTS enjoyed the colour race.
X1PHKL2E-NE101214
X1PELFHH-NE101214