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MEC pleads with youth } Tladi Moloi
“YOU must go and burn that red beret. Your mother will not be happy that you are wearing that. She was a real warrior of the ANC.” These were the words of Sisi Ntombela, MEC for Social Development, to Motlalepule Lephoto (26) from Ficksburg who has joined the newly formed Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). Ntombela has urged Lephoto to come back to the ANC, stating that the party needed him. She said Lephoto’s mother, a former provincial executive committee member, would turn in her grave if he wore the red colours of the EFF. Lephoto’s mother, Mafusi Lehalehale, was also a speaker of the Sesotho Municipality. She died in 2004. “This child joined the EFF with a false hope that he will be employed. I called him back because the ANC is where he belongs,” Ntombela said. She was in tears as she pleaded with Tjhetane Mofokeng, the executive mayor of the Dihlabeng Municipality, to give Lephoto a job. She spoke during the recent election campaign of the ANC Women’s League held at the new Bohlokong Hall in Bethlehem. “Tjhetane, please do something for this child. His mother was a true warrior of this party. We have talked to the Setsoto Municipality on several occasions but they did not listen. Even if he has to sweep the street, let it be. We want this child. Please, my mayor: Save the only child of Mafusi,” she said in tears. Ntombela gave R6 702 that she had collected from the members of the
COME BACK: Sisi Ntombela, the MEC for Social Development, was captured with Motlalepule Lephoto from Ficksburg who joined the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). ANCWL as a donation. Lephoto said he had joined the EFF last year with the hope to get a job. “I thought the EFF will be the answer to my problem. Yes, my mother was a die-hard member of the ANC, but I was left in no-man’s land after she passed away,” he said. He said since he had joined the EFF he had never been hungry like he has been with the ANC. “I was always with them on
campaigns and they were doing everything for me,” he said. Lephoto said the MEC had called him and asked to meet with him in Bethlehem. He said he had thought the reason why Ntombela called him was because maybe she had been realised that he was not happy where he was at. “I joined the EFF with a broken heart, not because I wanted to. I loved the ANC, but I
was developing something for the new party,” he pointed out. Lephoto said he was happy with what the MEC had done for him, adding that this gesture showed that they still remembered his mother. “I am coming back to the ANC and I will make sure that I call all my friends back,” he concluded. ) Visit express-news.co.za for more pictures.
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Murderers sentenced to 15 yrs THABANG MPHOMELA (25) and Matlere Morabe (36) from Lesotho were sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment by the Ficksburg Magistrate’s Court after they had been found guilty of murder. This came after Mphomela and Morabe had murdered another man, known only as Mahau (24), on 6 December 2012. They were sentenced last Tuesday. Apparently the suspects and the deceased were herding their cattle along the Caledon River in
Ficksburg when they had an argument about their cattle. The argument led to a fight in which they used sticks. The deceased managed to win the fight against the suspects, but the battle did not end there. The suspects would not surrender and attacked Mahau at night while he was sleeping. They assaulted him using iron rods and he died on the scene. They then threw his body into the Caledon River and crossed over to Lesotho.
Capt. Phumelelo Dhlamini, the police spokesperson in Ficksburg, said: “The Ficksburg Police received a tip-off three days after the incident had occurred. “The investigation led the Ficksburg detectives to Maputswe in Lesotho. “The suspects were traced in partnership with the Lesotho Mounted Police Unit and were found in different areas. “They were arrested and detained at the Ficksburg Police Station,” he said.
Vehicles an easy target } Tladi Moloi
Phuthaditjhaba and Bluegumbosch. SGT MMAKO MOPHIRING, “The cars are stolen either the South African Police parked in the yard or in the Services (SAPS) spokesperson street. in Phuthaditjhaba, says there “A 16-year-old was arrested has recently been a steady after two cars had been stolen increase in theft of in Bluegumbosch motor vehicles in two weeks ago and ‘The suburbs areas such as had been recovered Bethlehem and t a r g e t e d i n at Maqhekung in Qwaqwa. The Bethlehem are Phuthaditjhaba. He says the car was parked thieves are targeting Jordania, Loch outside a tavern. Toyota sedans or “It was stolen A t h l o n e , t h e twenty minutes vans in which he believes there is a c e n t r a l b u s i after the owner had black market with a allegedly locked it. ness district preference for these “In another vehicles and also a incident a kombi (CBD) and Pan great demand. was stolen from a orama.’ “The cars are yard. stolen while parked “It is believed – S gt Mmako in the street, at that the cars are taverns or from sold or that their Mophiring yards. parts are being sold “Property-related crimes are a and used to repair other priority within the two clusters vehicles,” says Mophiring. and theft of motor vehicles is Mophiring implores vehicle one of them. The recent owners to be vigilant and to increase is a great concern take the necessary precautions within the community of the to secure their cars such as Eastern Free State and for the alarm and tracking devices to police,” he says. minimise theft. “A few arrests have been “An additional security made in some cases, but the measure like dogs can be useful problem still continues. to alert the owner if intruders “Even though individuals are approaching or if they come could be involved in these into a yard. activities, the possibility of “Cases of motor theft are organised crime or a syndicate being investigated. Anyone with cannot be ruled out. information that may lead to “The suburbs targeted in the recovery of the vehicles and Bethlehem are Jordania, Loch the arrest and conviction of the Athlone, the central business suspects can call Crime Stop on district (CBD) and Panorama 086-001-0111 or SMS the crime whilst in Qwaqwa the areas are line on 32211,” says Mophiring.
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Health days held BETHLEHEM ROTARY in conjunction with the Department of Health will be hosting family health days from 2 to 4 April. It will be held on 2 April in the Baken Park Community Hall, on 3 April at the Tafoleng Stadium, Bohlokong, and on 4 April at the area next to the Mphohadi Clinic in Bohlokong. HIV testing and counselling will be done. Other tests include those for TB, diabetes and blood pressure. Polio and measles vaccination, deworming and vitamin A administration will also take place. People can visit the clinic from 08:00 to 16:00.
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BUSI TSHABALALA (district director at the Thabo Mofutsanyana Education Department), Tate Makgoe (Free State MEC for Education) receive a talking book from Dolly Tshitlho (chairperson of Denosa in the Free State) and Victoria Hendricks (secretary of Denosa in the Free State). Photo: Tladi Moloi
Talking books help with health } Tladi Moloi THE Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (Denosa) has donated 280 talking books titled Growing your health – The wellness tree to the Thabo Mofutsanyana Education Department. The donation was handed over by Victoria Hendricks, the provincial secretary of Denosa, to Busi Tshabalala, the district director, on Thursday at the Tiisetsang Secondary School in Bohlokong, Bethlehem. Hendricks says the books are aimed at teaching learners the importance of a healthy lifestyle.
She says they decided to give the book to the primary schools because they want to promote a healthy lifestyle at an early age. “We are aware that the noncommunicable diseases are taking their toll on our people due to bad eating habits and lack of exercise just to mention a few,” she says. She says they want to instill good healthy lifestyle measures at a very young age. “Teachers have contact with the children and they will be the ones who will assist in carrying out the messages as well as help us to combat these diseases,” she says.
Hendricks says this was a national project that started in the North-West province and adds that they are honoured to be part of it. “We’ve decided to give the books to this district as well as the Lejweleputsoa-district.” She says after the distribution of the books they will follow up and check if the books are used. Tshabalala welcomes the donation, saying that this will surely help them as the department. She says she is happy because these books encourage the learners to read. “These are some of the most
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amazing books I have ever seen. Many people have never heard of a talking book and that is why our learners will love it. “We all would like to see learners reading but it is like they are not encouraged all the time. “This book will make it ease because they can also listen to it,” she says Tshabalala says the department will decided to which schools the books will go. However, she points out that the school with the most learners will be at the top of the list. Visit express-news.co.za to view a video of a talking book.
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MOSIUOA LEKOTA, the president of the Congress of the People (Cope), is consulting with constitutional law experts and other relevant parties in order to make sure the party responds to the Public Protector’s findings on Nkandla in an appropriate manner. “We have noted some of the key findings of the Public Protector’s report and are gravely concerned about the implications of these findings. But the matter under consideration is too serious for a knee-jerk reaction and must be thoroughly considered before we table our response,” says Lekota. Lekota says Cope has also noted reaction by civil society and other opposition parties, and stressed that this is not the time for political point-scoring, but to ensure that the country’s interests are served well. “The Congress of the People takes constitutional issues very seriously and we are not going to become involved in popularity contests. Suffice it to say, we believe the president and the cabinet ministers who were involved in this matter have a lot to answer for,” he says. Lekota says Cope will further consult with members of the Collective for Democracy and will make a joint announcement, as a concerted effort and response is required when dealing with transgressions of this magnitude. “I would like to reiterate that the Congress of the People’s position is that the party will not make excuses for anyone – within our party, the Collective for Democracy or indeed in government, when it comes to corruption, maladministration or flouting legal processes, as the Public Protector’s report seems to suggest was the case at Nkandla,” concludes Lekota.
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Students’ hard work bears fruit } Nkareng Moloi
MAURICE MOPELI (regional secretary: Nehawu), Napo Moeketsi (regional chairperson: Nehawu) and Mokapi Mokhachane (provincial acting secretary: Nehawu) leading the march to the Mofumahadi Manapo Mopeli Regional Hospital to hand over a memorandum of their grievances. Photo: Nkareng Moloi
Union members hand over memorandum } Nkareng Moloi
MEMBERS of the National Education Health and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu) painted Phuthaditjhaba red when they marched from the Phuthaditjhaba Hall to the Mofumahadi Manapo Mopeli Regional Hospital to hand over a memorandum against maladministration, outsourcing of services and privatisation at the hospital. Mokapi Mokhachane, provincial acting secretary, said their main issue was the management of the hospital which frustrated their members. “Recently there has been an alarming number of nurses resigning from this hospital because of management. In a period of 12 months, 25 nurses have resigned. On top of this they are not hiring new nurses. “We are also against the outsourcing of interpersonal transfers to the Buthelezi Ambulance Services and others. Other services which are outsourced, include cleaning, catering and security. We don’t want companies in our hospital like the premier said,” said Mokhachane. Mokhachane explained that their demands included the immediate dismissal of the nursing service manager, in-sourc-
ing of security and the catering at the hospital. He also pointed out that they were not marching against the ANC. “The actions and decisions by managers will not change our confidence in the ANC. The party brought change to the lives of the people and the workers of South Africa. But we’ll not tolerate what the officials are doing to the workers,” Mokhachane concluded. Thabo Shuping, a security officer working for a company hired by the hospital, said he supported the march because the private companies did not treat them well. “I would love to see us working for the Department of Health, because these private companies are not treating us well. Like now, we have worked for two months without a salary. I have worked for three different companies at this hospital. “When the contracts end, we become stressed because we don’t know if our jobs are safe. We have been promised that the department will hire us, but that never happens,” said Shuping. The memorandum was received by Mzonakele Fikizolo, the deputy director general of resource management at the department.
HARD WORK: The graduates who completed level one in security at the Mohapi Security Company with their certificates. Photo: Nkareng Moloi
ACTION: Members of the Ubuhle Bezimamba Collaboration and Casper Group pose during the Human Rights Day celebration at the new Bohlokong Hall. They are from left Tau Moferefere, Mamoya Mofokeng, Sponono Malebu, Nokufa Mkwanazi, Mantwa Malakwane, Seipati Mokoena and Mmatone Maseko.
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Hall packed for celebrations } Tladi Moloi THE Dihlabeng Local Municipality joined in with the rest of South Africa in celebrating Human Rights Day. Their celebrations took place on Saturday at the new Bohlokong Hall. The hall was packed to capacity with youth from all over Dihlabeng. The celebration started with the youth being taught about the sad story of the Sharpeville Massacre on 21 March 1960 were the police opened fire and killed a total of 69 people and wounded 180 others. Those old enough to vote were also
THE Mohapi Security Company held a graduation ceremony on Thursday for the security students at the Ha-Sethunya Village in Qwaqwa. The ceremony was held for students who had completed level one in security and there were 13 students in total. Motlatsi Tsoaela, the owner of the academy, said the ceremony was the result of five hard weeks of training. “These students are receiving their accredited certificate today. “We are the only academy in the Eastern Free State accredited by the Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (Sasseta). “The level-one qualification replaced gr. E, but the content matches that of the then gr. C. “Security is one the professions that
many of our people feed their families with. “People who dropped out from school gets a second chance with security as a career. “Those who do not have money to attend tertiary institutions can make a living after completing these levels,” said Tsoaela. “I have learnt a lot about safety in security work, and I am glad I have managed to pass level one,” said Dibete Mofokeng, one of the graduates. “I am looking forward to continue with the other levels. “Yes, it wasn’t my dream to become a security officer when I grew up, but circumstances brought me here.” Mofokeng encouraged people to equip themselves with accredited certificates in order to make a living.
encouraged to do so in this year’s national elections Vusi Dlamini, the Dihlabeng youth development officer, says they celebrated Human Rights Day in Clarens last year. “I was happy to see the youth coming in numbers and that has encouraged us to come up with the programmes that will keep them united at all times,” Dlamini says. The youth were afterwards entertained with music. Local artists performed for the youth. Dlamini says the celebration was also held to raise funds in order to pay some of the local artists as well as the catering company.
NEW HORIZON COLLEGE in Harrismith is very proud of the team of eight athletes who represented the school at this year’s Free State athletics championships. Two of the athletes did particularly well. Nthando Makhaza received a bronze medal in the boys u.16 high jump with a height of 1,80 m, while the RCL president,
Mzwakhe Zulu, was chosen to represent the Free State at this year’s South African Schools athletics meeting in the 100 m for boys u.19 event. He ran a time of 10.83 to qualify, close to his personal best of 10.80. These learners personify the New Horizon College motto Astra Ascantia –Reach for the stars.
NEW HORIZON COLLEGE ATHLETES who took part in the Free State athletics championships are from the left, front: Siphiwe Makhema (relay), Tiisetso Nhlapo (200 m, relay) and Thando Makhaza (high jump and relay); back: Sinegugu Ndlovu (high jump), Mzwakhe Zulu (100 m), Retlametswe Losaba (long jump) and Silo Mkhonto (100 m). Photo: Supplied
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African Warriors go on to quarter-finals } Tladi Moloi
A LATE PENALTY from Josef Lekata sent African Warriors into the quarter-finals of the Nedbank Cup after they had narrowly defeated fellow National First Division-side Milano United 1-0 on Sunday at the Charles Mopeli Stadium in Qwaqwa. Warriors join Orlando Pirates, Bidvest Wits, Mamelodi Sundowns, Maritzburg United and Bloemfontein Celtic in the quarter-finals of the tournament. The six teams are waiting for a winner in the games between Kaizer Chiefs and FC Buffalo and Maroka Swallows and SuperSport United. These two games will take place today at 19:30. It is the second time in the history of the Nedbank Cup Series that the Qwaqwabased side has qualified to play in the quarter-finals of the competition. Last year they were kicked out of the tournament by United FC who beat them 3-2 at the Moruleng Stadium.
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David Vilakazi, the team’s head coach, says he is happy with the way the boys play and that they will enjoy playing against one of the big teams in the next round. “I know the boys will surely love to play one of the big teams. I will love it too,” he says. Vilakazi says, however, that they do not wish to play against Maritzburg United because he does not want to fight his “blood brother”. “Steve Komphela is my blood brother. I do not wish to play against him, but if it happens I’ll have to plan for his downfall,” he says.
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‘‘I want football to be run by people who love it, not the ones with their own interests.” – Buti Motsoeneng
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Welcome, Buti } Tladi Moloi BUTI MOTSOENENG is the newly elected president of the South African Schools Football Association (Sasfa) for the Thabo Mofutsanyana District. He was elected at the recent Sasfa Thabo Mofutsanayana annual general meeting (AGM) which was held at the Greyling Building in Bethlehem. Motsoeneng was unchallenged on the day and takes over from Bongani Chabalala who has served Sasfa for three years. Motsoeneng says people trust and have faith in him. That is why he was unchallenged on the day. “The results showed people believe in me and I will not disappoint them. I, however, would like them to support me as well so that we can achieve our long- and short-term goals.” Motsoeneng, a teacher by profession, has promised to take school football to the next level. He says that he would like to see teams from Thabo Mofutsanyana winning provincial finals. Provincial finals of many
football tournaments have been a nightmare for Eastern Free State teams. Schools such as Matswathaka Primary, Motshepuwa Primary and Moteka Secondary, just to mentioned a few, have failed to win provincial finals to advance to the national finals. However, not all teams have faced defeat. Ntsu Secondary and Bodikela Primary know what it feels like to be Free State champions. Both schools have advanced to national finals. Motsoeneng is determined to produce more teams that will compete at national level. “I want to take the school sports to where it was in the times of United School Sports Association of South Africa (Ussasa). Our region used to be a football powerhouse. Many of our teams have failed to win at provincial finals and that is a big concern that has to be treated as a matter of urgency,” he says. He acknowledges that he has a big mountain to climb. Motsoeneng admits that the standard of school football has deteriorated over time purely because
schools no longer play against each other on a weekly basis. “In the past schools would play against each other regularly, but now schools only compete against each other during tournaments. “I look forward to start the schools league. I am going to encourage the teachers to attend the football coaching workshops which have been planned for them. These skills will encourage teachers and assist them to develop young football stars,” he says. Motsoeneng says he would like to thank all people who have voted for him. “I want football to be run by people who love it, not the ones with their own interests,” Motsoeneng says. Other people who were voted into office are Mohale Mopo (deputy president), Cheta Mofokeng (second deputy president), Matsoso Moshoeshoe (secretary), Paul Mpada (deputy secretary), Nthepane Khashane (treasurer), Thabang Masolane (development officer) and Masabata Monaune (girls representative).
DEDICATION: Buti Motsoeneng, the new president of the South African School Football Association (Sasfa) for the Thabo Mofutsanyana District. Photo: Tladi Moloi
Free State Stars ordered to pay up FREE STATE STARS have been handed a fine of R250 000 by the Premier Soccer League (PSL) following the postponement of their scheduled home-game against Orlando Pirates. Ea Lla Koto were meant to host Bucs at the Charles Mopeli Stadium, but the game was postponed due to the failure of the floodlights. “The disciplinary committee of the PSL has delivered its findings and sanctions arising from the abandonment of the Absa Premiership fixture between Free State Stars and Orlando Pirates on 12 February. “Free State Stars were found guilty of causing the abandonment of the match and a fine of R250 000, payable within 14 days of the delivery of judgment, was imposed. “Free State Stars is ordered to pay all costs of whatsoever nature arising out of the resumed fixture (to be rescheduled by the PSL), including the costs of Orlando Pirates. Free State Stars are also to pay the costs of the hearing,” read a statement of the league.
THE Charles Mopeli Stadium in Qwaqwa.
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