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Traditional leaders ‘link between government and community’ } Tladi Moloi ACE MAGASHULE, the premier of the Free State, urged the Maluti-a-Phufung Municipality to work closely with traditional leaders. He said this would boost the economy of the municipality because traditional leaders knew more about agriculture. Magashule spoke at the official opening of the third session of the Free State House of Traditional Leaders at the Thabo Mofutsanyana District Chambers in Qwaqwa on Thursday. “In the past year people have been making a living from vegetables and fruit in Qwaqwa. They use their hands for everything and eat what they harvest,” he said. According to him, they have a good working relationship with traditional leaders who ensured in the past they helped government in any way possible. “They always advise us. They are the link between the community and the government. We know not everyone can inform us of their problems, and they then task the traditional leaders,” he said. He said some people did not appreciate traditional leaders and that was a big mistake because those people had played their part in fighting apartheid. For the first time in history scores of people were invited to witness the opening of the house. Olly Mlamleli, the MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, promised those attending that they would invite them again in future. Ledika Moloi, chairperson of the Free State House of Traditional Leaders, said their role in government was to advise the provincial government especially regarding events in their homeland. “Our premier has just pointed out that Sotho is soon going to be the official language in the Free State and that has always been our wish. “We asked for this years ago and we are happy that it is going to happen now,” he said.
ACE MAGASHULE (premier of the Free State), Ledika Moloi (chairperson of the Free State House of Traditional Leaders), Olly Mlamleli (MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs) and Kgosigadi Moroka (deputy chairperson of the Free State House of Tradition al Leaders) at the official opening of the third session of the Free State House of Traditional Leaders. Photo: Tladi Moloi Moloi said one of their responsibilities was to take care of government property because it was for the people. He said if people understood where they came from they would surely realise what
traditional leaders meant. “Look at history. We never had strikes in the rural areas and that was because traditional leaders were always in contact with the community.
“Even now we make sure that service delivery strikes do not occur in the villages because we talk to the community and take their problems to the provincial government,” Moloi said.
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Paraffin price goes down in April THE Department of Energy informs the public of the fuel price adjustment for April. South Africa’s fuel prices are adjusted on a monthly basis, influence by international and local factors. International factors include the fact that South Africa imports both crude oil and finished products at a price set at the international level, including shipping costs. Locally, the pricing formula includes fuel levies and the Road Accident Fund levy as determined annually by the minister of Finance, the cost of transportation which results in different prices for different areas (adjusted annually) and the different prices for 93 and 95 octanes which are informed by cost of production (adjusted quarterly). Since 2008, the Incremental Inland Transport Recovery System (IITRS) levy of 3,0 cents per litre was included in the fuel price to recover the cost of transporting petroleum products by alternative modes of transport other than the pipeline from the Durban to the inland markets. The minister of Energy has repealed this levy with effect from today as a result of the commissioning of the multiproduct pipeline. This means that inland motorists will pay 3,0 cents/litre less on the pump price. According to the minister of Energy, Dikobe Ben Martins, “the scrapping of the 3,0 cents per litre levy due to the commissioning of the multiproduct
‘The decrease in the price of illuminating paraffin and LPG will benefit households that use these products, es pecially as winter ap proaches,’ – Dikobe Ben Martins pipeline has had a positive effect on the latest fuel price adjustments. This is consistent with government’s programme to build new infrastructure that benefits South Africans.” Based on current local and international factors, the fuel prices for April in the Gauteng zone will be adjusted as follows: illuminating paraffin (wholesale) will decrease by 34,5 cents/litre and (SMNRP) will decrease by 49 cents/litre, liquefied petroleum gas (maximum retail price) will decrease by 22 cents/kilogram, diesel (0,05% sulphur) will decrease by 8,8 cents/litre and 0,005% sulphur will also decrease by 7,8 cents/litre, petrol (93 octane) will increase by 5,0 cents/litre while 95 octane will increase by 7,0 cents/litre. In other fuel pricing zones the prices will be different due to the adjustment to the transportation costs. “The decrease in the price of illuminating paraffin and LPG will benefit households that use these products, especially as winter approaches,” Martins concluded.
TATE MAKGOE, the Free State MEC for Education, shakes hands with Dean Zwo Nevhutalu, the chairman of the Kagiso Trust, during the infrastructure launch in the Thabo Mofutsanyana District. Photo: Tladi Moloi
Schools rewarded } Tladi Moloi THE Free State Department of Education, in partnership with the Kagiso Trust, has officially handedover infrastructure to seven high schools and three primary schools in the Thabo Mofutsanyane District. This is part of rewarding over 22 schools for having met the Beyers Naudé School Development Programme (BNSDP) benchmark of an 80% average gr. 12 pass rate for secondary schools and 60% average pass rate (based on the Annual National Assessment) for primary schools. The infrastructure is valued at over R16 million and includes science laboratories, computer centres, libraries and for the primary schools – a Mathematics laboratory. The schools that were rewarded were Nthabiseng Secondary, Tshibollo Secondary, Lerato Uthando Secondary, Mookodi Secondary, Makabelane Secondary, Tsholo Secondary, Lekgulo Secondary, Tlokweng Primary, Machaea Primary and Thebe yaKgomo Primary. Phindile Matitle (17), a gr. 10 student at Makabelane, says she is happy that they will be able to perform their experiments in a new
laboratory with equipment. “We had to share the computers in the past because there were only a few, but now that is a thing of the past. We did not have a laboratory and it was a challenge when we had to do practicals,” she says. Tate Makgoe, the MEC for Education, says their partnership with the Kagiso Trust has born fruits in the Thabo Mofutsanya District and they are now taking it to other places like Thaba Nchu, Botshabelo and parts of Fezile Dabi. He says they started the programme in Qwaqwa because that is the presidential nodal point. He says they thought if they could turn around the situation in Qwaqwa then they would know that the programme is working. “We came top in 2013 in the matric results. We also have beaten everybody in Physical Science and this district has topped the province. That is because of the Kagiso Trust. These labs have gone a long way in influencing our children to love Science and we believe that we will produce excellent results.” The MEC says he is also happy that at some of the school learners at gr. 10 have started working hard and that when they get to the gr. 12 class they will almost be perfect.
“I think we are on the right track to change our country to be better,” he says. Dean Zwo Nevhutalu, the chairman of the Kagiso Trust, says the Free State has crossed a certain threshold and now the learners don’t see Mathematics and Science as monsters. “In the past years black people were afraid to study those two things. But now they love it because they have realised it is manageable,” he says. He says one of the things that makes them happy about the partnership is that it has been aligned and targeted to the human resource development needs of the country. “We have a very high number of unemployment in the country. We talk about 25%. But on the other hand we have 500 000 vacancies in terms of skills shortage. That means the education of our country has not been aligned to the needs and requirements of our economy. But when you begin to focus on Mathematics, Science and Information Technology, you are actually going to align your educational outputs with the economy of the country. You are not going to have more people going around the street with qualifications which are not useful,” he says.
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Public protector there for the people } Tladi Moloi
JOANNE REYNEKE talking to UFS Qwaqwa Campus students and staff.
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Count your words THE television star Jo-Anne Reyneke, previously known as Pearl on Muvhango and now Prudence on Rhythm City, has encouraged the University of the Free State’s (UFS) Qwaqwa Campus students to always be careful of the things they say. She was speaking during the launch of the Gender Forum last Wednesday. “As young people, you must always learn to truly listen and understand what your friends say. You must also
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‘It is very important to read and understand the conditions of a contract before you can sign it.’ – Timothy Radikeledi, consumer public protector in the Free State
TIMOTHY RADIKELEDI, the consumer public protector in the Free State, said it was important that consumers knew their rights and understood them. He said in many cases consumers were convinced to buy things that they did not need. “It is very important to read and understand the conditions of a contract before you sign it. People should stop signing without reading because in the long run it gets back to them,” he said. Radikeledi spoke during an interview with Express TIMOTHY RADIKELEDI, the consumer public protector in the Free Eastern Free State at State. Photo: Tladi Moloi the Phuthaditjhaba Stadium in Qwaqwa during the celebration of World Consumer sure that we get our message across in Day. rural and farm areas.” He said they wanted to remind the He said common cases that they had community that the public protector was registered in the past included that of always available when they had problems. vehicles, cellphones, banks and clothing. “Our aim is to make sure that people “We know that the first thing you do know about our office. when you start working, is to buy a car. “According to the programme of Msebenzi “People choose to buy a new car and as Zwane, the MEC for Tourism, Economic time goes by they don’t have enough money and Environmental Affairs, we should make to pay for it,” he concluded.
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Molotsi takes challenges head-on
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BENNET MOLOTSI is the municipal manager of the Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality. His long-term goal is to steer the municipality to attaining a clean audit. Express Eastern Free State found out more about this optimistic manager. Who is Bennett Molotsi? Molotsi is a formidable character, multi-talented and a specialist in local government and related fields. I am currently the municipal manager of the Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality. I was appointed in the position in November 2012. Previously I worked for various organisations such as the Free State Liquor Authority, Northern Free State District Municipality (now Fezile Dabi District Municipality) as the chief executive officer (CEO) and later as the municipal manager, also as a CEO for Water Sanitation South Africa (WSSA) (Pty) Ltd, a private company based in Bryanston, Johannesburg, and contracted to Maluti-a-Phofung Water (PTY) LTD. At some stage I was appointed as administrator at the former RaMmulotsi Local Municipality in Viljoenskroon, and also a few years ago as an administrator at the Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality, where I am currently the municipal manager. I am a founding member of the Institute for Local Government Management of South Africa, previously the Institute of Town Clerks, and I represented the Free State in the institute’s national executive council (NEC) for an unprecedented period of time. I further represented the institute in an exchange programme in Orlando, Florida, in the United States. I also had international exposure as a member of ICMA (International Cities and Managers Association) in Orlando, Florida. Where did you grow up? I grew up in a small town in the Northern Free State, called Phiritona in Heilbron. I started my primary education in that area. Tell us about your education background. After having matriculated in 1984 at the Mariazell State High School, I pursued my studies to do a Diploma in Municipal Management at the University of Johannesburg (UJ), formerly the RAU, an Advanced Diploma in Management with the Southern Business School specialising in HRM and then I acquired an MBA from the Belford University in the United Kingdom. I also acquired related certifi-
cates in Public Private Partnership from the Stellenbosch University and Project Planning and Management from Thailand. What did you want to be when you were a child? Well, I’m from a family that was dominated by teachers, my mother, aunts and my uncles were all teachers and are currently retired. That had a significant impact on me, so that after my studies I taught for some time at the Phiritona High School in my home town. But perhaps in reality I aspired to be a lawyer. Surely it is not easy to work with people. What are the challenges you encounter most of the time? I won’t say it’s difficult to work with people, rather how one relates with individuals with different personalities might be a challenge. That calls for a special skill which I think I have harnessed over a period of time working in various environments and with different kinds of people. My humility and down-to-earth kind of approach has proven to be a killer approach in dealing with difficult personalities. What is your management style? My management style has always been a fairly simple one, consultative and collective or a democratic approach, if you wish. This calls for absolute ownership of decisions taken for the achievement of better goals for the institution. What do you think is the most difficult thing about being a manager? Difficult thing about being a manager . . . would be dealing with unpredictable beings, those with a hyena’s and way-out-of-sync intentions. That calls for extra alertness and to always be on your guard. Individuals who are never satisfied and always find fault rather than coming up with solutions to problems. What are your long-term goals? To have the strategic goals of the municipality and the government as a whole realised in terms of addressing the needs of communities and tackling the triple challenges of unemployment, poverty and inequality head on. Steering the municipality to attaining a clean audit is also one of my long-term goals. I also look forward to planning
BENNET MOLOTSI, the municipal manager of the Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality. Photo: Supplied how our district and local municipalities can lure investors and big corporations to invest in our district. This could have positive spin-offs in the creation of jobs and growth of our district’s economy. How do you unwind? Well, I’m quite a social being, although I do it in a very structured way. I spend lot of time with my family or play a bit of golf with friends when I can afford it. I’m quite an ardent reader and take to the gym at least twice a week. In the recent matric results, the TM District did very well nationally. Any other achievements you want people to know about the district? It was indeed a record pass for the Thabo Mofutsanyana District with 88,4%. We say well done to the Department of Education in the district. For us as the district municipality of Thabo Mofutsanyana one of our achievements is the important role we play in lending a hand in the education of our children as last year we were able to fund 29 students from poor families in our district who are pursuing their studies in different institutions of higher learning. The municipality also achieved an unqualified audit report two years in succession. This is a great and positive step towards attaining a clean audit and this already tells you that as the management, we put emphasis on good governance. We are also making good progress in supporting local municipalities and communities in terms of projects undertaken in various towns in our district, such as upgrading of roads, installation of solar powered lights and building of sewer networks. What would you say is the most misunderstood thing about local government?
Local government is the closest sphere of government to the people, so most of the time it has to feel the heat or bear the brunt for many national and provincial government departments. When communities need a clinic, the municipality has to answer. When communities need jobs, the municipality must provide. Furthermore, communities seem to lack understanding that municipalities are mostly dependent on payment of services by residents for them to become financially healthy and viable. Payment of services is crucial for each municipality. What is the one thing that you think could change the lives of people in the district that people are currently not doing? The most depressing challenge in our district is the high levels of poverty. The fight against poverty demands that our people also begin to have that entrepreneurial knack and establish their own small businesses to create jobs for themselves and others. Big corporations can also play a major role in the growth of our economy by coming to invest in our district. Our district is an expanse of marvellous landscapes alluring to the eye and has proven to be one of the main tourist destinations in the country. We therefore implore our people to explore and know their own area. We also believe that tourism can play a major role in the growth of our economy. Any major projects coming up in the district? The district is currently looking at assisting emerging farmers and farm workers with electrification of their properties. We are planning to install solar home systems in the farming and rural areas to provide the families with solar electric power to their homes for
lights and small appliances, as well as the installation of solar street lights. This infrastructural development will also be done as part of our agriculture and rural development programmes as well as the greening of the environment. Not overlooking the rampant stock theft in and around the district, we have taken bold steps in introducing animal tracking devices that will assist in curbing this malice. How would you rate service delivery in the district in terms of local government on a scale of 1 to 10? I would say 8 out 10 as we are indeed trying our level best to make the lives of our communities better with the limited resources at our disposal. We believe that we have made much progress in improving the lives of our people and supporting our local municipalities. We cannot, however, deny that there are still challenges facing our people, of which we still have to address. Any projects aimed specifically at the vulnerable, that is the youth, women and the disabled? For the youth, we believe in part that we cover them in terms of our bursary schemes, and there has recently been youth outreach programmes spearheaded by the executive mayor whereby the youth had opportunity to talk among themselves on issues affecting them. We have also put in place various learnership and internship programmes that seek to assist unemployed youth and those who need experiential learning. We are also working on assisting co-operatives that are formed by youth, women and the disabled. We are creating opportunities for such establishments through our procurement processes, which now promotes the buying of local services and goods in particular from the vulnerable groups.
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In media I. NKARENG MOLOI, freelance journalist of Eastern Free State Express: I WRITE this letter to clarify the matter of me being linked with the Economic Freedom
Fighters (EFF). I am quite aware that some of the readers have raised complaints about me being a member of a political party. I am not affiliated to any political party. I know exactly that members of the media should be neutral at all times. However, it is true that I was in politics before I had decided to venture into the media industry. I was tempted to join certain political parties, but that is not the case now. I decided to serve the media industry. I hope I made myself clear. I am not a member of any political party.
Bhm people deserve more I FEEL very proud to have been born in this amazing town and continue to call it home. I spent the best years of my life here and continue to make memories with the people – the residents of Mmetla kasi yaka – who I hold dear. We can tell many stories of how this lovely town came to be and of the people that played a defining role in shaping it into what we know it today. This place to some is home, a refuge, a sanctuary, and to some it is a place filled with opportunities and possibilities. I was shocked and disgusted by how the celebration was conducted and coming of age was conducted. I saw the municipality exclude Bethlehem artists, choirs, schools, churches, traditional dances and the community at large. We saw artists coming from outside Bethlehem come and share the spoils. And yet those who are WHITE HOUSE PUB presents a battle of the DJs – Bethlehem versus Fouriesburg – on 5 April in Fouriesburg from 18:00 till late. Entry is free. Come and enjoy the music from DJs like Coin, Phoenix, Mosquito, Ndaba, Malankani and Chamos. Zellas Entertainment presents Bump Da Cheese Up with Jacob, Ntjaspoti, Mojapere at the Frontier Inn Casino on 5 April.
doing all they can through their art to put Bethlehem on the map are shunned and neglected. Do we then call ourselves proud residents of this town when we are kept away from showing our love and commitment to make Bethlehem a world class town? Politics aside, the event should have been organised properly and the services should have been awarded to a Bethlehem resident or company: Someone who knows and is aware of the rich heritage this town has. All the sporting codes and NGOs should have been included – celebrated, – in fact. The old soccer stars and clubs of this town should have been honoured and the stadium should have been painted with faces and tributes to our fallen comrades and entrepreneurs who worked had in shaping this town. I believe more should have been done, and not just a makeshift concert at the Dihlabeng Mall. Some would be quick to argue and slander this approach. But like I said earlier, let us not let politics cloud our common sense.Bethlehem people deserve more.
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Body found in river THE Tseseng police are looking for the family or relatives of a man found in the Sekoto River by members of the community. “The man was unrecognisable and we suspect the body had been in the water a while,” said Sgt Mmako Mophiring, the police spokesperson. “Last Tuesday a member of the community went to pray near the river when she noticed the body of an unknown man floating in the river. “The police were called and a large group from the community gathered, but they could not identify
him,” he said. He said the man could have been swept up by the swelling Sekoto River situated between the Sebokeng and Turffontein Village in Qwaqwa. “The deceased was wearing brown jeans with a black belt, a blue and red jersey, black Parabellum shoes and had green lace around his neck. “There were no injuries to the body. An inquest has been opened and anyone with information or who is looking for a lost family member can call the Tseseng police on 058-7134479 or WO Isaack Khumalo on 083-470-8448.”
Votes are bought THAMI VUMENDLINI, chairperson of the DA, Bohlokong: I AM still waiting for a response from the Dihlabeng Local Municipality as a concerned member of the community. Early in February, a municipal vehicle was traced and found. It was used to the advantage of the ruling party, the ANC. A concern was forwarded for the municipality’s attention regarding
this matter. I wanted clarity as to who authorised the use of the car, but unfortunately their response has not yet reached my hands. The big question is, is that a good story to tell? The taxpayers’ money is being misused and abused in favour of the political party and the worst thing is that they don’t even account for these things the community needs to know about. I am just shocked by the way the voters are being manipulated with food parcels and cash at hands, especially during the campaigns. We as the Democratic Alliance (DA) and the community are also embarrassed by the temporary
creation of jobs and the procedures which were followed to make appointments. Is it a good story to tell when you frustrate people with these temporary jobs that cause people to fall into debt? The premier gets a contractor from China to build houses in our municipality, as if there are no contractors in South Africa to build houses in Vogelfontein. This will contribute to the decline of our economy because the local companies are being ignored. We are on our way to organise a high march to expose the irregularities that have been done by the local government and the day of the march will be released very soon.
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Stars thankful for point
Celebrate Human Rights Day in style and colour THE majorettes team of the Ntsu Secondary School in Bethlehem performed at the new Dihlabeng Hall during the Human Rights Day celebrations. Photo: Tladi Moloi
FREE STATE STARS MIDFIELDER LUYOLO NOMANDELA was delighted with a point following his side’s 1-1 stalemate against Polokwane City on Saturday. The man of the match, Nomandela, grabbed a powerful equaliser for Ea La Koto just seconds after Puleng Tlolane’s cracking volley put Rise and Shine ahead as the two relegation sides had to settle for a point at the Peter Mokaba Stadium. “A point away from home is good for us,” Nomandela said. “We knew they would come at us, but we managed to be consistent at the back throughout the game. “So we are happy with the point we managed to get here,” he added. Meanwhile, Stars head coach, Kinnah Phiri, was also pleased with the outcome of the game. “A point away is very crucial for us,” Phiri said. “We are trying to catch up with the rest of the teams, but a draw for us was a fair result.” The result means Stars remain third from the bottom as City occupy the second from the bottom spot, trailing Stars by a single point with six games left to play. Ea La Koto still have a game in hand over City. – KickOff.com
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Chippa extends lead at top of the table CHIPPA UNITED extended their lead at the top of the National First Division table to seven points with a win over Baroka FC. Black Leopards and Jomo Cosmos also won their games as Vasco and Milano United slipped up in the promotion race. Thanda Royal Zulu FC 2-2 Milano United Thanda came from 0-2 down to secure a 2-2 draw against Milano United at the Umhlathuze Sports Complex on Saturday afternoon. Devon Saal opened the scoring for the home side before Tarique Fielies doubled the lead. However, two late penalties from Phumelele Bhengu rescued a point for Thanda. Milano are on 39 points while Thanda are on 27 points. Maluti FET College 1-3 Black Leopards A brace from Rendani Ndou and another goal from Sanele Mkhize moved Black Leopards to 48 points on the log, seven points away from the log leaders Chippa United. Malefetsane Rankati scored the consolation goal for Maluti as they moved into the bottom three of the table, ten points above the relegation zone. Blackburn Rovers 1-2 Jomo Cosmos Jomo Cosmos continued their fine run in the NFD with a 2-1 win over relegationthreatened Blackburn Rovers. Ngcebo Zulu and Charlton Mashumba scored the two goals for Cosmos while Mxolisi Macuphu scored for Rovers. Cosmos are in fourth place with 41 points while Rovers are second from the bottom on 15 points. Sivutsa Stars 1-0 United FC Mpho Mbele scored the only goal on the day as Sivutsa Stars beat United FC 1-0.
Stars move to 32 points in 10th place while United are in eighth place with 35 points. Santos 4-1 Roses United Santos thrashed Roses United 4-1 at the Athlone Stadium on Saturday night. The home side opened the scoring 10 minutes before half-time via Sachin Dawood. Then Roses United defender Mokeke Tsotesti scored an own goal to make it 2-0. Deniro Stanley and Cheslyn Jampies sealed the victory for Santos scoring one each to make it 4-0. Muzikayifani Ngidi scored the consolation goal for Roses as they remain bottom of the table with 15 points, while Santos are on 25 points. Baroka FC 1-2 Chippa United Chippa United came from a goal down to secure a 2-1 win over Baroka in stoppage time. Thabiso Kutumelo opened the scoring for Baroka in the second half. Chippa United responded immediately with a goal from George Akpabio and in the referee’s optional time Mxolisi Ntshingila got a dramatic winner for the Chilli Boys. Chippa remain on top of the table with 51 points, nine points clear of Baroka in third place. Vasco da Gama 1-2 FC Cape Town Vasco da Gama’s promotion dreams slipped away after they went down 2-1 against neighbours FC Cape Town at Parow Park. Andile Khumalo and Simphiwe Gwala scored the two goals for FC Cape Town while Samuel Julies scored for Vasco. Vasco are six points from the play-off position with 37 points while FC Cape Town are in 11th place with 31 points. Witbank Spurs 0-0 African Warriors Witbank Spurs and African Warriors played to a goalless draw at the Puma Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Warriors are five points ahead of Spurs on 35 points.
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Comedy tells it as it is MADIMATLE HLALELE (43), who hails from the Thabana-tsoana Village in Qwaqwa, has released his first comedy movie. According to him, the movie is all about the things happening at schools, funerals and in adulterous relationships. This married comedian claims to have more than six mistresses. He says in this movie he also tells about the importance of telling the truth in a relationship when you are cheating. “I decided to make jokes about it so that many people can learn to accept it. “I for one have more than six mistresses and my wife knows about them. They also know that I am a married man. Many people have committed suicide because they trusted their partners and many have been divorced,” he said. The audience will love this Sesotho movie as Hlalele tells it as it is. The movie is available from the man himself. Contact him on 083-241-1475. ) What do you think about Madimatle’s take on relationships? Share your views on Facebook at ExpressEFS.
MADIMATLE HLALELE from the Thabana tsoana Village in Qwaqwa. Photo: Nkareng Moloi
Martin’s hard work pays off MARTIN SAAYMAN (15), a learner of the Dirkie Uys High School in Warden, has been selected as the Express Eastern Free State SuperSport Let’s Play Sports Star of the Month for March. Martin has been doing karate for the past four years and has achieved the following: ) 2010 – floating trophy for best kumite in tenshinkan; and ) 2011 – certificate for second-best kumite tenshinkan. He also received a trophy from Shotokan Karate and for being the karateka of the year. ) In July 2012 he took part at the Tenshinkan All Styles Championships that were held in Bethlehem where he won a silver medal in kumite and gold in kata. ) In 2013 he participated at the Shotokan All Styles Championships in Warden where he walked away with a gold medal in kumite and a silver medal in kata and received a bronze medal for kumite. ) At the Karate South African Championships that were held in Durban he received a bronze medal in kumite. ) Martin was also chosen for the elite division against other international participants. ) He represented South Africa at the Commonwealth Games in Canada in 2013. ) He received his Free State colours for three consecutive years and was awarded with Protea colours in 2013 and 2014. ) At the Karate South Africa All Styles Championships held on 1 February in Bloemfontein, Martin received a gold medal for kumite. He also obtained two gold medals, one for kata and the other for kumite at the Eastern Free State Tenshikan Open on 1 March this year. He is currently training in Harrismith at the Japan Karate Association and trains under Sensei Charlene Stopforth. His motto is Quitters can’t be winners. You don’t get what you wish for, but what you work for. Send your sports star nomination for learners between the ages of 6 and 18 today (nominations received before the 20th of each month will be included in
MARTIN SAAYMAN, a learner of the Dirk ie Uys High School in Warden, has been selected as the Express Eastern Free State SuperSport Let’s Play Sports Star of the Month for March. Photo: Supplied that month’s selection). You can email your nomination to supersport@zpr.co.za or send a fax to 086-552-4922. For more information please call Lynne or Juanré at Z PR on 051-522 9574.
‘Quitters can’t be winners. You don’t get what you wish for, but what you work for.’ – Martin Saayman
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EYES ON THE BALL: Clarens Galaxy FC player Sontaha Mofokeng on the ball chased by Masilo Mgomezulu.
Photo: Tladi Moloi
Galaxy face Super Eagles } Tladi Moloi DIHLABENG DERBY FEVER will see two rival football outfits, Super Eagles FC and Clarens Galaxy FC, face off in a league fixture at the Bohlokong Stadium this Saturday. The kick-off is scheduled for 15:00. The game is not only set to intensify their rivalry, but is also expected to raise the profile of the two sides campaigning in the South African Football Association (Safa) second tier league. Eagles come to this encounter hoping to win in order to maintain their unbeaten run on their home turf. However, they will have to work hard to achieve it as Galaxy will be gunning for revenge. Galaxy suffered a 0-1 defeat against the same team in the first round of the league in a game that took place in the Paul Roux Stadium in November. This game promises to produce goals as both teams have proven to be good in front goals, judging from their last three games. Both teams netted six goals apiece. They both come into this game with good results from past games. Eagles won 3-1 away against Dinonyana in a game that was played at the Beatrix Mine Sports Grounds in Welkom while Galaxy played to a 2-2 draw against the Shamrock Flowers at the Fouriesburg Stadium. Both games were played on Saturday. The Bethlehem-based Eagles are top of the log with 36 points in 17 games with Galaxy sitting on position 12 with 17 points after 16 games. Galaxy will pin their hopes on Tebelo Mofokeng, the former Free State Stars goal poacher, and Kgaunta Tshabalala while Motsamai Moloi, Ntlantla Khambule
and Bongani “Ntsunda” Mofokeng will be expected to finish the game for Eagles. Lerato Mofokeng, former Maluti FET College veteran left back, says playing Eagles on their home turf will not be an easy task. He says they are more than prepared for the game because they know what to expect. “We lost to them in our last meeting. That does not matter for now. I am adamant that we’ll be victorious at the end of the game,” he says. Mofokeng says they will have to stick to the basics and deal with individuals to win the derby. He says that scoring first will also help them as this will unsettle the home team. “They are very good on the ball and we should make sure that we don’t give them enough room to play. They might undermine us and that will be to our advantage. “But they will have to sweat for three points on the day and the team that has prepared well on the day will win the game,” he says. Eagles will be without their die-hard left back, Masilo Mgomezulu, who is serving a suspension. Ntsunda, who has been scoring goals as if his life depends on them, says there is no way that they will be beaten by Galaxy. He says they want a win more than the opponents, adding that they have set their eyes on the championship. “The boys know what we want as a team and they will surely fight with everything they have on the day,” he says. He says he will make sure that he scores more goals to help the team to win the championship at the end of the season.
‘They are very good on the ball and we should make sure that we don’t give them enough room to play.’ – Lerato Mofokeng, former Maluti FET College veteran
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