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Command changes } Tladi Moloi
“THOSE that I fought, I do not hate. And those that I guard, I do not love. I was just doing my work as a commander of armed forces,” said the outgoing 2 Field Engineer Regiment commanding officer Lt. Omphitlhetse Monyatsi. Monyatsi spoke at the official Change of Command Parade of the 2 Field Engineer Regiment on Friday. “Let me thank all people who have supported me during my time in making the regiment a success. It has been a difficult and a very challenging time of my life. The bucket full of water (pictured) represents our tears. I will pour it out because there should not be any tears,” he said. Monyatsi handed the commanding position to Lt. Col. Luxolo Velile Shalom Peace Ngwadla while WO Louis Theodorus Viljoen has replaced WO Dick Shadrack Mkhonto as the Regiment Sergeant Major. Monyatsi welcomed Ngwandla and said he hoped Ngwandla would enjoy his service at the regiment. “I wish Ngwandla all the best in his new endeavours.” He said he would like to thank God for his protection and giving him the wisdom to command the 2 Field Engineer Regiment for seven years, adding that it was not an easy journey for him but he was happy that he had come through victorious. In conclusion, Monyatsi reminded the soldiers that there was no room for ill-disciplined soldiers. “This is non-negotiable. Remember discipline is the cornerstone of our organisation.
THE outgoing officer commanding Lt Omphitlhetse Monyatsi pours out the water symbolising that they would stop shedding tears at the parting of their ways.
THE incoming officer commanding Lt Col. Luxolo Velile Shalom Peace Ngwadla. Photos: Tladi Moloi The most important thing is to take care of our subordinates and make sure their morale is intact. This was the norm before my time,” he said. Ngwandla said he was happy to be part of the regiment. “I know I should not be disappointed because the regiment was at its best for the past year,” he said. Mkhonto said, “I want to thank all members of the 2 Field Engineer Regiment for the support they gave
me during my term. I have learned a lot during my term and would like to wish you all a successful future in the South African National Defence Force.” Mkhonto urged the young soldiers to keep on reading because opportunities were galore in the army. “Opportunities are there in the army to study and develop yourselves academically. You should use those opportunities and try to uplift yourself.”
HANDSHAKE: WO Dick Shadrack Mkhonto shakes hands with the new Regiment Sergeant Major Louis Theodorus Viljoen while two soldiers look on.
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Nafcoc seizes SMME opportunities } Tladi Moloi
DIKGANG MENTORO, the National Federated Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (Nafcoc) president in the Free State. Photo: Tladi Moloi
DIKGANG MENTORO, the National Federated Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (Nafcoc ) president in the Free State, says he is confident that their proposal to the national government to have an SMME’s ministry will be favourably considered. He says the proposal was made since they feel that it is time that they add their voice at national level when it comes to the issue of SMME’s. “We say government has a national development plan. They want to come up with methods to create new jobs to alleviate poverty. “It has been proven all over the world that SMME’s are the creators of jobs. As Nafcoc we feel that for us to be able to tackle the problem aggressively, it is important to have a ministry which will deal with us in solving the SMME’s problems,” Mentoro says. He spoke to Express Eastern Free State in an exclusive interview during his road show visit to the Thabo Mofutsanyana District. A meeting was held on Wednesday at the NG Church in Bohlokong, Bethlehem. Mentoro says countries like Indonesia have special ministries that deal with SMME’s – that is why SMME’s have been working for them. “Without that the government will always make decisions on our behalf without us participating or influencing the decisions,” he says. He says his visit to the Thabo Mo-
futsanyana district was aimed at keeping the members abreast of the latest development within the organisation. “We have more opportunities and we saw fit that we should keep them updated. “We have opportunities in the agricultural sector where we have signed an agreement with Afgri to assist our emerging farmers. As long as they have farms, they will be assisted. They don’t necessarily need to go out of their way and buy a farm, because we know that our people don’t have money,” he says. Mentoro says Afgri identifies the needs of a farmer and gives training. He adds that they will sign an agreement for a minimum of ten years, where they will work hand in hand. “Another opportunity for our members in the Free State is that we have invested in a company called Mobile TV. “All members who were in good standing as of 30 April last year, qualify to be beneficiaries.” He says the shares were bought by Nafcoc on behalf of the members. “Mobile TV is about digital multimedia broadcasting. “At first our focus was mobile devices, but as time goes on we decided to sign an agreement with Sentech, a state-owned company that provides signals. “With that agreement we are going directly home where we will have our own decoders.” He says it is called a free version because a number of channels can be accessed for free.
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Children informed of rights } Reporter
SELBY LENGOABALA (left, unit manager at the Dihlabeng Local Municipality) and Tjhetane Mofokeng (executive mayor of the Dihlabeng Local Municipality) shakes hands at the Dihlabeng Mall during the 150-year celebration on Saturday. Photo: Tladi Moloi
Mofokeng to unveil monument } Tladi Moloi TJHETANE MOFOKENG, the executive mayor of the Dihlabeng Local Municipality, is expected to unveil the monument that marks the 150-year anniversary of Bethlehem tomorrow. Mofokeng, who will be accompanied by his office, will unveil the monument at the Bethlehem town hall at 11:00. This is part of the 150-year celebration that started last Thursday where motorists had driven with
their lights on in town before the bells rang in all the churches in Bethlehem. The big celebration was on Saturday at the Dihlabeng Mall where scores of people were entertained with music. The day was ended with a Kasi’s-style gig in the Bohlokong location with local DJs. Mofokeng says: “We are going to unveil a plug that is made of granite. It has three components, 1 metre high, 1,5 and 2 metres. This symbolises the vision that we have of peace, harmony, economic development and
prosperity amongst the people of this municipality.” He says this is a great milestone that happens during the very exciting time when the county celebrates 20 years of freedom and democracy. “At a personal level, I am very happy it happens when I am at the helm,” he says. He says the idea behind celebrating 150 years was to look back and reflect on how far they have worked for Bethlehem to be where it is today.
THE South African Police Service (SAPS) members from Ficksburg recently visited the Keta Primary Farm School in Ficksburg. The visit was aimed at teaching learners about sexual abuse, assault, bullying and children’s rights. They were also made aware about section 28 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa which grants children rights. Capt. Phumelelo Dhlamini says the learners were made aware that they have a right not to be treated or punished in a cruel and humiliating manner such as name-calling, bullying or being told they are stupid. “They have a right to be protected from kidnapping and abduction which includes forced marriage and rape. Attending school and getting an education is their right. Working at liquor outlets and abusing alcohol might lead to fighting, theft and abuse of drugs – which is not a right,” he says. He says this is a proactive crime prevention initiative for the children that will prevent them from unnecessary criminal records. “Parents also need to familiarise themselves with children’s rights so that they can give proper guidance to their children. One of the children in this school has deformed feet and cannot wear shoes, even in winter. It is alleged that he was burnt by hot ash when he was just a baby,” he says.
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Stars have a lot to prove against Ajax on Saturday } Tladi Moloi FREE STATE STARS will be hoping to get three points from Ajax in their Absa Premier League encounter on
Saturday afternoon at the Goble Park Stadium in Bethlehem. Ea Lla Koto, second from the bottom on the league table with 16 points, suffered a 0-2 shock to Orlan-
do Pirates on Saturday. Ajax beat Polokwane City by 2-0 on Friday. Stars lost 1-0 to these opponents in the first round of the league. They will be gunning for a revenge.
Let your design light shine RESOURCEFUL tertiary institutions designers once (universities, again have the colleges, design opportunity to centres and schools harness their of design) in South creativity and Africa are invited to technological submit a luminaire know-how for a design using an good cause – and energy efficient light the chance to win source, suitable for handsome cash use in the home. The rewards! submission should Eskom’s Energy be innovative, Efficient Lighting original and unique, Design Competiin other words, it tion for 2014 should not have been challenges both implemented before. the novice and First prize: the seasoned to R30 000; second prize: ENERGY Efficient R20 000; third prize: come up with Lighting. Photo: supplied R10 000. their own, unique fusion of flair and Educational functionality, efficiency and institution prize money: R10 000; aesthetic appeal in designing an Top regional finalists (6): Lenovo energy-efficient luminaire (or in 7” Android tablet (WiFi and 3G plain language, a lamp). enabled). The competition offers a Total prize value:R85 000 two-fold opportunity: Category B: Innovative ) Eskom is inviting high school Energy Efficient Lighting learners, students and profesDesign (Professional) sional designers to think outside In this category professional the box and submit imaginative graphic designers, architects, lamp designs that not only work, electrical engineers, product but that are also pleasing to the designers, researchers and eye. As the name of the competianyone with a passion for design tion implies, it is of major are invited to submit innovative importance that all designs make energy efficient designs, systems use of energy-efficient light or products, suitable for residensources. tial application. The submission ) Secondly, professional designshould be innovative, original ers are also invited to submit and unique. innovative energy-efficient Prize money: designs, systems or products that First prize: R40 000; Top are suitable for residential regional finalists (6): R5 000 each. applications. These may include, Total prize money: R70 000. for example, a complete lighting Category C: Most Promising system that caters for a low-cost Young Designer (Learners) housing development. Once Promising young designers again, the key word is energy-effrom secondary schools and FET ficiency. or independent colleges, between Eskom identified energy the age of 14 and 20, are invited efficiency as a strategic priority; to submit innovative energy it is an essential part of effective efficient designs, systems or resource utilisation and environproducts, suitable for residential mentally sustainable technoloapplication. The submission gies and practices. Through the should be innovative, original promotion of energy efficiency, and unique, in other words, it Eskom strives to establish an should not have been implementenergy efficient culture in South ed before. Africa, not only in the commerPrize money: cial and industrial sectors, but Most Promising Designer also in everyday life. It must (Individual):R10 000; Top regional become a way of living. finalists (6): Lenovo 7” Android Since compact fluorescent tablet (WiFi and 3G enabled); lamps (CFLs) hit the market, it Educational institution prize has become more and more money: R10 000. apparent that existing lamp Total prize value: R35 000 designs are not suitable for use Special Award: Most Promisin conjunction with new energying PDI designer (Individual) efficient technologies. To address Prize money: this dilemma, Eskom launched Most Promising PDI Designer the EELDC to encourage new (Individual):R10 000 designs that will demonstrate the Total prize money: R10 000 fact that efficient lighting The competition is supported technologies (discharge, fluoresby the National Metrology cent, fibre optic and LED Institute of South Africa (NMitechnologies) can, in fact, be SA), the Illuminating Engineerused in contemporary and ing Society of South Africa attractive luminaires intended (IESSA), the South African for residential lighting. National Energy Development The theme of this year’s Institute (Sanedi), Voltex, Eskom competition is Celebrate 20 years eta Awards and 49M campaign, of democracy! and the closing the SABS, Technology Innovation date is 15 August 2014. Agency (TIA), Gauteng DepartPrizes ment of Education and the South At R200 000, the total prize African Institute of Electrical money definitely warrants Engineers. participation, while the registraFull details are available on tion of a new patent, of course, the following website: www.lightalso holds lucrative possibilities ing-design.co.za, or from the for the patent holder. competition organisers at Category A: Residential 021-949-7419 or 083-293-2848 or via Luminaire Design (Students) e-mail at karin@dalajuncFull-time students at all tion.co.za.
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Teamwork can empower society ACCORDING to Dr Choice Makhetha, the vice-rector of external affairs at the University of the Free State (UFS), the university understands the value of working together with various sectors to attain the common goal of empowering society through education. “Knowledge sharing is a crucial part of our mandate and we want to ensure that the UFS is more accessible and supportive to community initiatives,” she said at the UFS Qwaqwa Campus Business Breakfast on Friday. She said they also wanted to ensure that the Qwaqwa Campus had a truly diverse
“We want to provide solutions to difficult societal challenges through highquality research, learning from knowledge that is found within the commu nity itself.” – Choice Makhetha student body and staff, including international, rural and urban backgrounds, racial balance and more. “We want to provide solutions to difficult societal challenges through high-quality
research, learning from knowledge that is found within the community itself,” said Makhetha. Makhetha also made a plea to the business sector and the community at large
to “financially support exceptionally performing students to ensure that the community and the university achieve great heights in achieving unity and respect for humanity”. In attendance were representatives of various businesses, financial institutions and civil structures, like Legal Aid SA, the Department of Education and the Department of Health. On the previous day a graduation ceremony was held for over 100 church leaders who had successfully completed a course in church administration at the UFS.
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FROM the left are Busi Tshabalala (district director of the Thabo Mofutsanyana Education Department), Dr Choice Makhetha (vice-rector: External Affairs of the University of the Free State) and Lindiwe Mabaso (chief education specialist: curriculum). Photo: Supplied
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NPOs must register THE Department of Social Development is calling on all non-profit organisations (NPOs) that were registered with the Department of Social Development between 1997 and 2012 and have not previously submitted their annual reports to the department as required by the NPO Act (Act No.71 of 1997), to submit their annual reports (narrative and financial reports) by 31 March in order to avoid being deregistered. This applies to all NPOs registered under the NPO Act, whether funded or unfunded. This follows the extension given by the Minister of Social Development, Bathabile Dlamini, in January 2013 after 36 428 NPOs were deregistered between August and December 2012 for failure to comply with the NPO Act by submitting annual reports. Following the deregistration of the NPOs in 2012, the minister held a meeting in January 2013 with the Ministerial Task Team on Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) to discuss administrative matters relating to the NPO sector, the registration status of NPOs and also reach agreement on the way forward. The Ministerial Task Team comprised representatives of government, civil society organisations, business and other entities such as the National Lotteries Board and the South African Revenue Services (Sars). It was established in August 2012 following the declaration of the NPO summit with the view to ensure formal, regular and inclusive dialogue between government and the NPO sector, and to address the challenges confronting the sector. At the time of the meeting of the Ministerial Task Team, there were 64 476 NPOs registered with the NPO Directorate in the Department of Social Development. Of these, 36 428 had been deregistered for failure to
comply with the NPO Act. The meeting in January 2013 decided that the deregistered NPOs will be reinstated and reflected as registered on the NPO database, while efforts would be made to assist them to achieve compliance and correct their registration status within six months. It was also agreed that NPOs which were not deregistered but were non-compliant would be given an opportunity to submit their annual reports. Since then, the Department of Social Development has undertaken a road show around the country to assist NPOs with issues of compliance, educate NPOs on good governance, transparency and accountability matters, as well as to register new NPOs. This campaign has resulted in 3 149 NPOs submitting their annual reports. However, there are still 66 072 NPOs that are non-compliant that have to submit their annual reports before 31 March. Dlamini commits the Department of Social Development to remain dedicated to the objectives of the NPO Act and is calling upon those NPOs that are still non-compliant to move to correct this. “We stand ready to do everything in our power to assist NPOs to meet their legislative requirements. We also reaffirm our commitment to working together with the NPO sector to promote the objectives of the NPO Act which seeks to encourage NPOs to voluntarily commit to good governance, transparency and accountability,” said Dlamini. NPOs can visit www.dsd.gov.za/npo to submit their annual reports or they can call any of the following numbers: 012-312-7013, 012-312-7273, 012-312-7618, 012-312-7682, 012-312-7741 or 012-312-7748. A list of non-compliant NPOs is available on the department’s website and will be updated monthly.
Players selection held THE South African Football Association (Safa) Thabo Mofutsanyana will be holding an u.17 male players selection that is scheduled as follows: Date: 8 March; venue: Baken Park Stadium, Bethlehem; arrival time: 09:00; age: Players born on or after 1 January 1998; documentation: Each player must bring along his ID book/ passport. No certificates will be
allowed. The Local Football Associations (LFAs), South African Schools Football Association in Thabo Mofutsanyana (Sasfa TM) and SAB Regional League teams are requested to bring players eligible for selection to the regional on the day. Provincial selection will be held on 15 March at the Lejweleputswa district of Welkom.
Become a SuperSport sports star SUPERSPORT’S LET’S PLAY and Express Eastern Free State are looking for youths who are good at sport. Are you good at sport, or is someone in your school or place of education good at sport? SuperSport’s Let’s Play Star of the Month is a monthly competition for anyone aged 6 to 18 years. You can nominate yourself or be nominated by a friend, teacher, lecturer or coach at your school or place of education. You can even be nominated by a family member.
A winner is chosen from the monthly nominations and will receive a hamper. At the end of the year one player from all the Star of the Month winners will be chosen as the SuperSport Let’s Play Star of the Year. L Send the paper your nomination today (nominations received before the 20th of every month will be included in that month’s selection. Nominations received after the 20th will be carried over to the next month’s selection). Your nomination
must include your name, age and a short paragraph (less than 200 words) on what you have achieved and your contact details. For example: Name, age and grade; school or place of education’s name, what you have achieved (200 words or less), contact telephone number or address. You can email your nomination to supersport@zpr.co.za or fax it to 086-552-4922. For more information call Lynne or Juanré at Z PR on 051-522-9574.
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Journo chased from the field Safa head denies rule } Tladi Moloi
THINANE MOFOKENG orders the Express Eastern Free State journalist to leave the field. Photo: Tladi Moloi
AN Express Eastern Free State journalist was chased from the side of the field from a designated photographer spot by Tenane Mofokeng from Qwaqwa. This occurred during a Safa Second Division league game between Super Eagles FC and Sibanye Golden Stars FC in the Bohlokong Stadium on Saturday. With just five minutes into the game he stopped the game and went running to the journalist who was on duty taking photos for the paper. Mofokeng, who has been an official in Second Division games for years, said to the journalist: “Can you please go and sit on the grand stand. I have been told by Safa not to allow people to take pictures.” He said they had asked the home team, the Eagles, if someone was going to take photos, but the home team had not confirm this. “I don’t want to argue with you,
“We do not have such a rule. We en courage the media to attend our games and also the teams to take videos during the games if possi ble.” – Ace Kika, Safa head of referees please go,” he said. This was the first incident of its kind for a photographer – to be chased from a designated photographer area. Jack Mokoena, the team manager of the Eagles, tried to intervene explaining to the referee why the photos were being taken, but he remained stubborn. Express EFS has learnt that Tenane, who made a number of these dubious decisions during the
game, was assigned to be an assistant, but ended up being the middle man because the referee did not pitch for the game. This division is plagued by allegations of bribery and matchfixing. Ace Kika, the Safa head of referees, said they did not have a rule that stops the media from taking pictures at games. “We do not have such a rule. We encourage the media to attend our games and also the teams to take videos during the games if possible,” he says. Kika has, however, admitted that they have challenges with decisionmaking at the games. He asked Express EFS to send him an email with full details of the game pointing out that he was going to ask a full report from the people who were attending the game. “As soon as I get that report, I’ll get back to you. If your issue has not been reported, I’ll know that something is being hidden from us.”
Three games left for Igesund DANNY JORDAAN, the South African Football Association (Safa) president, has given an assurance that Gordon Igesund’s fate will be decided by the time Bafana Bafana start the Afcon 2015 qualifiers. Igesund has three more games as Bafana coach, and with his contract expiring at the end of June, Jordaan says Safa are well aware of the qualifiers coming up and will waste no time after the three friendlies to make a decision
about the technical team. Igesund will supervise Bafana against Brazil today. Bafana Bafana will face Australia in a friendly international in Sydney on 26 May. The match will be one of the Socceroos’ final outings before the World Cup Tournament kicks off in June. “After the Brazil game we are playing Australia in Sydney and then another match before we start the 2015 Afcon qualifiers in Morocco. The preliminary round (of Afcon
qualifiers) is starting in April and then we will know who is in our group for the qualifiers,” Jordaan says. “Those (group) matches will be played back to back in September, October and November and that means by November we will know whether we have qualified for the Afcon or not. Gordon will coach this team against Brazil, Australia and there is another friendly. We will then make our evaluation and take a decision. Given the targets set and the
achievements during his term, should the contract be renewed or not? That meeting has not happened,” he adds. When he was hired in June 2012, Safa handed Igesund the dual mandate of reaching the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals and qualifying for the 2014 World Cup, neither of which Bafana were able to achieve. To make matters worse, Bafana were also booted out in the first round of Chan 2014. – KickOff.com