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TEL: 058 3035411 OUTGOING: Motlogelwa Moema of the South African Students Con gress (Sasco), former Student Representative Council (SRC) president of the University of the Free State Qwaqwa Cam pus.
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IN: Thulasizwe Si thole of the South African Democratic Students Move ment (Sadesmo) is the new Student Representative Council (SRC) presi dent of the Universi ty of the Free State’s Qwaqwa Campus.
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Sadesmo takes over the reigns from the longserving Sasco
} Tladi Moloi PHUTHADITJHABA. – Thulasizwe Sithole of the South African Democratic Students Movement (Sadesmo) has taken over as president of the Student Representative Council (SRC) at the University of the Free State’s, Qwaqwa Campus. This was after Sadesmo and the Inkhatha Freedom Party (IFP) had aligned to emerge victo- rious during the recent SRC elections at the university. Sadesmo has replaced the ANCaligned South African Students Congress (Sasco).
Sithole was inaugurated last Tuesday during the campus SRC hand-over and establishment sitting. According to Doctor Ndlangamandla of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), 2 969 students had registered for the election. He added that out of the 2 969 students who had registered to vote, only 1 583 students casted their votes. He said they were pleased with the behaviour of the students during the elections. “I am also humbled with the support that we’ve got. “I can bravely say the 2014-’15
election was successful, but more importantly, free and fair,” said Ndlangamandla. Motlogelwa Moema, the former SRC president, has advised the new council that they should never allow the criticism that could come their way to distort the fact that they were fit for office. “The only way to silence them is to deliver on all that you have promised,” he said. “Today is a day to celebrate. I believe in democracy and the basis of that is: Let the will of the students be done. “At some institutions, you
have a two-structure system, consisting of only two individuals, but here we have five political structures and all five of them contested this year,” said Moema. Sithole said he was very proud of the outgoing SRC. “I want to warn the new SRC. The road ahead is not smooth nor easy. However, I am very optimistic that we will reach our destination on time. “If we work together with students as students, we will be able to transform this institution into a better learning environment with less challeng-
es for learning,” he said. Other student movements that took part in the elections were: Democratic Alliance Students Movement (Dasa), Pan Africanist Students Movement of Azania (Pasma) and National Students Movement (Nasmo). The new SRC council consists of Sithole (president), Zethu Mhlong (deputy president), Vukani Ntuli (secretary general), Langelihle Zwane (politics and transformation), Nongcebo Qwabe (media and publicity) and Nondumiso Memela (student development and environmental affairs).
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South Africa is tour-rific! Tourism Month kickstarted
THE Sandveld Nature Reserve is situated on the banks of the Bloemhof Dam in the Vaal River, 30 km from Hoopstad and 10 km from the North-West town of Bloemhof. The reserve is well-known for hosting F1-powerboat races and is also home to a large variety of wildlife such as springbok, kudu, gemsbok, buffalo, blue wildebeest and eland. From the left are Galeboe Johannes, Lehlohonolo Polori, Bokang Motseki, Mosiga Seekoei and Vincent Tsabadira. } Festy Mfazwe and Trevor Mokeyane
WHAT part of the province are you visiting this September? This is Tourism Month and South Africans are encouraged to tour their own country. World Tourism Day is celebrated annually on 27 September. This day is used to also encourage South Africans to travel the country and get a better understanding of the fun, affordable and exciting attractions available to them on their own doorstep. The South African theme for Tourism Month this year is Tourism, Transforming Lives.
The theme highlights the positive impact of tourism on ordinary citizens through providing an economic contribution, job creation in tourism and poverty alleviation and its relation to the National Development Plan and growth of the destination, investment in infrastructure and the implications of this on domestic tourism and ultimately the economy. On Thursday, Barbara Thomson, deputy minister of Environmental Affairs, handed over five holiday resorts to the Free State Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (Detea).
The resorts are Sandveld (Hoopstad), Maria Moroka (Thaba Nchu), Sterkfontein (Harrismith), Tussen-dieRiviere (Bethulie), Seekoeivlei (Memel) and Willem Pretorius (Ventersburg). It gave the department an opportunity to showcase what the Free State has to offer in the tourism industry. This hand-over contributes significantly to the endeavours of the province to improve tourism offerings in the Free State. Despite the fact that all five facilities were closed during the refurbishment and renovations last year, the department managed to receive 52 000 tourists at the
resorts in the Free State. The refurbishment and renovations were aimed at ensuring that these resorts were on the same standard as those in the private sector. Available statistics from Statistics South Africa further indicated that the Free State was the fifth most visited province. The department is now confident that with this addition it will expand its reach in tourism. The plan is to boost domestic tourism by attracting more people to visit these facilities and enjoy what the Free State has to offer. The Free State is endowed with natural resources like
dams, rivers, mountains, scenic views and open skies. The department believes it is its duty to expose people to hunting, camping, skiing, fishing and rock climbing. Also, government officials must not only visit these places as part of their work. They must be encouraged to bring families and loved ones to enjoy the outdoor life of the Free State. The question remains: What part of the province are you visiting in September? ) Mfazwe is an assistant director at the Detea and Mokeyane is the manager of Government Communication in the Free State.
Rapist gets 100 yrs BETHLEHEM. – Mpho Petrus Mofokeng (23), also known as Motampa, from Mashaeng near Fouriesburg has been sentenced in the Bethlehem High Court. This comes after the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit received the results of the DNA tests from the Pretoria SAPS laboratory which links him to all charges – those of rape, as well as that of robbery. The case was investigated by Det. WO Malefetsane Mokone from Bethlehem. Motampa, who has been found guilty of raping two boys from Mashaeng, was sentenced to 100 years for raping and robbing the two boys, aged 11 and 12, in January 2012. Motampa met the two boys on their way to a shop. He robbed them of their money and took them to a dilapidated house in the township where he raped each of them
twice. He was arrested the day after the incident had been reported to the police. In the police cells he allegedly raped a fellow prisoner and a second in prison. Both prisoners opened cases, but could not be reached after they were deported to their country of origin, Lesotho. Their cases were withdrawn because they could not be found. Motampa was therefore charged with four counts of rape, as well as robbery. He received 20 year’s imprisonment effective for each count. “I want to congratulate the members for the wonderful work and sending the message to criminals that any form of sexual offences will not be tolerated. “The perpetrators will be punished,” says the Free State provincial commissioner, Lt Gen. Thabethe Mpembe.
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JACKIE OPPERMAN is looking for the family of Rosina Moloi who was buried on 30 Au gust. She says Moloi arrived in Mokopane in 1977. She told her that she had a son called Maria (14) who was living with her sister. Moloi passed away on 22 August. Moloi had been working for Opperman for 10 years. Call Opperman on 0154182255. THE Bethlehem po lice appeal to Moke mezulu Michael Malakoane (36) who was reported miss ing to go home. They are requesting the community to assist in finding Michael and getting him home. Anyone who knows his whereabouts can contact the Bethle hem police on 058 3075700. Photos: Supplied
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Matlibi tougher than industry MATLIBI RANKHETHOA who hails from Ficksburg urges women to stand up and change the world. She says there are many opportunities for women in South Africa, and that all they have to do, is to work hard. Rankhethoa is the owner of Rankhethoa Construction and says she loves it. Even though she studied teaching she says she loves the construction work more than her real profession. Tladi Moloi spoke with her. Tell us about yourself. I was born in Teyateyaneng (Ty) in Lesotho and I am the daughter of the late Mapalesa Phaila and ntate Phaila. My mother was a teacher while my father was a franchise manager. I married the later Paul Matete Rankhethoa in 1991. We were blessed with four children. My husband died in 2010 and two of our children, a boy and girl, in 2013. How was it growing up in Ty? It was good. I spent most of my life in boarding schools. I grew up in a business family. My mother was a teacher and a business person. She sold various products and inspired me. My father left her, but she remained strong. We were seven at home, but we all attended school. She taught us a lot about business. Take us through your schooling. I started school at the St Gerald Primary School, then attended the Holy Family High School and St Monica’s. I attended the Maseru School of Accounting. Where did you start working? I worked at the Water Branch, where I
worked with accounts. After that I taught at the Pitseng High School from 1983 to 1984. I taught typing and commerce but realised I did not like teaching. I resigned and decided to do manual work. And then . . . I went back to St Monica’s to study dress making and design. After that I started my business by making school uniforms, because people struggled to find uniforms. My husband and I bought a truck in 1986. Remember, I married into a business family who deals in transport. We then bought more tipper trucks. The Lesotho Highlands Project started and and we leased the trucks to the project. In 1995 I attended a Department of Roads workshop in Lesotho where they trained contractors. I learnt more about road construction and have never looked back. We relocated to South Africa in 1997 and since then we have built roads in Diyatalawa near Harrismith and Ficksburg. Did you study further? Yes, I went to Damelin where I studied Project Management. Why did you decide to come to South Africa? Mapetla was too far and we wanted to work in both countries. We also realised that there was an opportunity in road construction and plant hire. I realised that people were focusing more on taxis and not machinery. I am always on the lookout for opportunities, wherever I go, I open my eyes and if there is an opportunity, I grab it.
MATLIBI RANKHETHOA, owner of Rankhethoa Construction, in one of her trucks.
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What challenges did you encounter in business, especially construction? There weren’t many challenges because we are in an industry that is not very competitive. It could be because not many people are interested in it. What frustrates you within the business? It used to be a white male dominated business. They still dominate it but there are opportunities for black people. We came here as contractors but ultimately we realised that there was more in plant hire than in construction. The one thing you have to understand, is that everybody
wants to tender, and that is very competitive. You have to look for other opportunities because tenders do not often come your way. This is not an easy industry for women. You need to be committed and selfless. Most people fail because they want money and they want it now. People should read and gain knowledge so they do not enter an industry they do not understand. What message do you have for women? They should work hard. I walked miles to be where I am. It was never an easy road. They should have passion for what they are doing and be selfless. They should have discipline and manage their time.
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Motloung chairs MPAC } Tladi Moloi PHUTHADITJHABA. – Mamodupi Maria Motloung was chosen as the chairperson of the Thabo Mofutsanyana District’s Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC) during a special council meeting which was held at the municipal chambers last Thursday. Motloung follows in the footsteps of Malefu Vilakazi who was elected as executive mayor of the district municipality a few months ago. Motloung was first a Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for the Integrated Development Plan (IDP). Her name was withdrawn by the then executive mayor so that she could stand for chairperson. She was replaced by Gilbert Mokotso who will now drive the
‘The ANC has shown faith in me and I’ll make sure that I don’t disappoint them.’ – Mamodupi Maria Motloung IDP. The Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC) was established in 2012 with the aim of performing an oversight function on behalf of the council in watching over how public funds were spent by the municipality. It was also aimed at increasing public awareness of the financial and performance issues of the
municipality and its entities. When it was launched the following councillors were members: Vilakazi, Tefo Mosikili, Moeketsi Lebesa, Sello Nkopane, Tseki Tseki, Pinky Masiteng, Jane Jacobs, Teboho Mkhwanazi, Thabo Mota and Nnini Taylor. Motloung said she would work hard for the growth of the municipality. She said she would make sure she did not tackle new things and said she would start where the former chairperson had ended. “The ANC has shown faith in me and I’ll make sure that I don’t disappoint them,” she said.
MAMODUPI MARIA MOTLOUNG is the chairperson of the Thabo Mo futsanyana District’s Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC). Photo: Tladi Moloi
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Congregation rejects new reverend } Nkareng Moloi MOEDING. – “We don’t want anybody else, but we need Maine,” this was a song sung by the Presbyterian Church of Africa, Tsheseng Preaching Station, on Sunday as they rejected a new reverend.
This was after they were tipped off that the church’s provincial structure (the Gauteng/Free State Presbytery) was going to assign a new reverend to their branch. Normally the services start at 11:00, but on Sunday the fuming members of the church arrived from as early as 08:00 to
prevent the proceedings. They said they were happy with their current reverend, Rev. Benjamin Maine. The Gauteng/Free State Presbytery delegate had a two-hour long meeting with the session’s council. On the other side the church members
STRIFE: Maribaneng Moeketsane (left) and Kholumo Moketsane escort Portia Mgcoyi, Presbytery clerk, to the car.
STUDENTS at the University of the Free State’s (UFS) Qwaqwa Campus Postgraduation Certificate in Education (PGCE) held a cultural exhibition which formed part of their stud ies. From the left are Joalane Hlongwane, Rethabile Mohlabane, Selloane Motaung and Nkaiseng Thoabala.
FROM the left are the students Mathundwane Nhlapo, Morapedi Mokoena, Nhlanhla Setibe and Lesedi Radebe attending the recent University of the Free State (UFS) Qwaqwa Campus Cultural Exhibition. Photos: Supplied
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kept singing. They sang songs like “Ha re batle mang kapa mang, re batla Maine feela”(We don’t need anybody else, but Maine only), and “Hamba, hamba Portia hamba” (Go, go, Portia, go). Portia Mgcoyi, Gauteng/Free State Presbytery clerk, said they were disappointed with how the congregation’s elders responded to this issue. “I feel they are making life difficult for us. The reverend of their choice does not want to work with them. He is heading two congregations. The constitution of the church does not allow this. He therefore had to choose between Kroonstad and Qwaqwa and he chose Kroonstad. They want someone who doesn’t want them. “The Presbytery had to assign a minister to this congregation, hence we brought Rev. Bongani Joka,” said Mgcoyi. “They know the procedures of rejecting a reverend and this is not how it is done. And denying us chance to pray with them is another unhappy incident. Even though we do not agree on certain things, we are still members of the same church. So why deny us a chance to pray?” Maribaneng Moeketsane, an elders’ council secretary, said he was glad that things did not get out of hand. “We can’t be lied to. They came here knowing that we were not going to accept this reverend, yet they still came,” said Moeketsane. “We have lost trust in the Gauteng/Free State Presbytery because we have been complaining to them with letters, but they do not respond or take our matter to the General Assembly. The Presbytery is biased. “We are going to write a letter to Rev. Maine, because we do believe he can manage two circuits like he did before. If it doesn’t go well, we will be forced to approach the general assembly, because we know general assembly is not aware of our situation,” he concluded.
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Enjoy free access to national parks SANPARKS has again opened its doors free of charge for day visitors. This initiative started on 8 September and will end on Friday (12 September) as part of the annual South African National Parks Week. This campaign under the established theme Know Your National Parks allows locals with valid identity documents an opportunity to spend a day at a national park of their choice free of charge. This campaign is applicable to all the national parks managed by SANParks. In Limpopo they are the Mapungubwe National Park and World Heritage Site about 70 km outside Musina, the Marakele National Park outside Thabazimbi, the Kruger National Park outside Nelspruit and in the Free State the Golden Gate Highlands National Park which is just 20 km from Clarens. Reynold Thakhuli, the SANParks acting head of communication, said the objective of the week was to cultivate a culture of pride in all South Africans in their relationship with the country’s natural, cultural and historical heritage. “When people start to take pride in the national parks, then we believe that they will start to understand the importance of conservation,” he said. The idea of a National Parks Focus Week is a world-wide campaign and was conceived in South Africa in 2006 after realising that a vast majority of South Africans were not accessing national parks. The feature element of this campaign is the free access granted to all South African day visitors carrying their official identity documents. Young people under the age of 16 will be allowed free access without proof of identity. It should be noted that the free access to the parks does not include accommodation and any commercial activities in the park such as guided safaris in vehicles or guided walks.
THE Golden Gate Highlands National Park Hotel. “The survival of the South African National Parks system and our natural and cultural heritage lies in the people of South Africa and we are focused on involving young people and communities to cultivate knowledge of the importance of conservation and an appreciation for the country’s natural heritage,” said Thakhuli. He said they especially wanted the young people to take advantage of this opportunity because this heritage would be under their protection in the near future. The annual South African National Parks Week has been made possible with the support of FNB since its inception eight years ago. “FNB’s position is that the green agenda cannot be separated from the social
upliftment agenda in South Africa. “Through our partnership with SANParks we are able to raise awareness on the importance of environmental education. “The survival of the SANParks system and our natural and cultural heritage lies in its people,” said Hans Hillebrand, FNB chief executive officer (CEO) for National Government and Institutional Business. The newest sponsor, Total South Africa, has stepped up to the plate to help South Africans access these beautiful acres of land across the country. “Total South Africa’s partnership with SANParks provides Total with a vehicle through which we can carry out our commitment to preserving the natural environment for future generations.
“We are also able to engage in extensive environmental education that seeks to share the wonders of the natural world with communities and children. “We hope that the National Parks Week will help instill a culture of pride in our natural heritage and a sense of responsibility for its ongoing preservation in communities,” said Pansy Mekwa, Total South Africa general manager: strategy. SANParks encourages all South Africans, especially educators and school groups, to diarise these dates and plan a visit to a national park nearby. “The survival of the SANParks system and our natural and cultural heritage lies in the people of South Africa,” Thakhuli concluded.
Make your voice heard AS a child growing up before 1994, I had to witness stay-away action, consumer boycotts and protests. The community joined in the struggle for freedom, and protesting was a way of showing dissatisfaction with the apartheid government. As the first democratic elections approached, the majority of South Africans became anxious, and the promise of a better life for all awaited all South Africans. The elections came and went and South Africa was on what I would call a political honeymoon where our newly-elected leaders became demigods and life as we knew it changed. Now, 20 years into this honeymoon, cracks are starting to show and the same protests and community outcries are starting to emerge. One might say these are isolated cases, yet the Auditor General’s reports yearly confirm the concerns of the majority regarding misappropriation of funds, wasteful and irregular expenditure. The concern I have, is the manner in which these protest are carried out. It is one thing to keep voting for the same leaders this month and then a month later burn down state infrastructure and complain about service delivery.
I mean, you voted for them knowing that service delivery was an issue and yet you think burning community halls, hospitals, clinics or innocent people’s cars will change the situation. I do not think it takes a rocket scientist to learn that the only way a protest is fruitful is when one uses the most powerful protest – which is to vote the incompetent leaders out of leadership. There is no time for sentiment – accountability should be the driving force behind voting otherwise we are just fooling ourselves. Politics is not religion, it is about time our people understand that the past happened and it has passed. What we need to do, is to decide on the future. Voting for the past is futile and it will open a door for political blackmail. We owe political parties nothing; in fact, they owe us more and should be bowing down to us. Do we vote to create demigods or do we want people who will serve us?
Bafana Bafana take on Nigeria SOUTH AFRICA will look to rack up a second victory in Group A of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers when they host Nigeria at the Cape Town Stadium today. The “new era” under coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba began in impressive style on Friday night, with Bafana Bafana claiming a comprehensive 3-0 away win over Sudan in their first qualifier. However, Nigeria are likely to offer a much sterner test. Not only are they the reigning Afcon champions after winning the 2013 tournament on South African soil, but they boast an imperious record against Bafana Bafana, with seven wins and just one defeat from nine matches. Yet, Sibusiso Vilakazi, who scored twice against Sudan on Friday evening for his first national team goals, said South Africa could defy history and overcome the powerful West Africans. “We know our history against Nigeria but we are determined to change all that.
History is always there to be rewritten and I am confident that come Wednesday, we can make South Africa proud,” said Vilakazi. Captain and goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa said Bafana’s high levels of confidence meant they would be tough opponents for Nigeria, who surprisingly lost 3-2 at home to Congo Republic in their first qualifier. “Yes, they say in soccer certain teams have their hoodoo side but we are ready for the Nigeria match. We are all determined to change the course of history and everyone cannot wait for Wednesday,” he said. “The fact that they lost to Congo has not affected our preparations and determination; we are just concentrating on our task at hand and that is to beat them in the Cape Town Stadium on Wednesday.” Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi played down his side’s loss to Congo in Calabar in their opening qualifier and called on his countrymen’s support ahead of their match against Bafana in the Mother City. – Kick.Off.com
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Tough it out in marathon THE Bethlehem athletes who took part in the Mandela Marathon last Sunday in KwaZuluNatal are from the left, front: Mhlambe Hlohliwe and Tshehla Motaung; back: Mojalefa Motaung, Stive Mo taung, Ngaka Selepe, Kgotso Koao, Mbuselo Buthelezi, Mpho Mo taung, Puseletso Motaung, Jan Nchonca and Mokete Miya. “Of all the marathons we have taken part in, this was one of the toughest because of the hills,” said Miya. Photo: Supplied
Expression of Interest (EOI) IDT/FS/EOI/14/1: FS IDT BUILDING PROGRAMMES
The Independent Development Trust (IDT) invites qualifying/eligible Exempted Micro Enterprise (EMEs) and Qualifying Small Enterprise (QSE) construction entities to express their interest in registering on the FS IDT database of General Building (GB) contractors to access sub-contracting opportunities within the infrastructure programmes. Construction entities must be registered with the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) and be in possession of valid Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) certificates. Registration forms (IDT Supplier Questionnaire) are available at the IDT Free State Regional Office: PHG Building, 196 Nelson Mandela Drive, Brandwag, Bloemfontein, from 10 September 2014. Completed supplier questionnaires with supporting documentation must be deposited in the tender box at IDT Free State Regional Office, on or before the closing date and time of 26 September 2014 at 10:00. Queries should be directed to e-mail: malehloan@idt.org.za or tel. (051) 411-6240 Human Communications 112378
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT Tebalo Elias Makubo, Maria Makhehla Makubo, Ramafubedu Samuel Makubo and Lefa Petrus Mokoena intend to make application to the Commissioner of CIPC for the restoration of SEHWAI IPOKELLE FARMING ( 2002/010564/23). Any objection to this application must be lodged with the Commisioner of CIPC within 21 days of the date of the publication thereof. CIPC, PO Box 429, Pretoria 0001.
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Bid Number: FDC 05/2014/05 Supply and Install Smart Meters in FDC Properties at Thabo Mofutsanyana District
The Free State Development Corporation invites proposals from qualified and experienced service providers to supply and install smart meters in FDC Properties at Thabo Mofutsanyana District. Compulsory briefing session: 12 September 2014 at 10:00 at 357 K, Clubview, Phuthaditjhaba. Closing date: 26 September 2014 at 12:00 Bid Box: Free State Development Corporation, 33 Kellner Street, Westdene, Bloemfontein Bid enquiries: Eugene Ntsane, tel. (051) 400-0800 or e-mail: eugene@fdc.co.za Acceptable bids will be evaluated by using a system that awards points on the basis of financial offer, functionality and preferences, as set out in the bid document. This bid evaluation includes functionality which will be scored out of 100 and bidders must obtain a minimum of 60% to be considered for further evaluation. 90/10 Preference Point Scoring System Price = 90 points BEE = 10 points Total = 100 points Bid documents will be available from 10 September 2014. A non-refundable bid deposit of R500.00 is payable for each bid document and must be paid into the FDC account as follows: Bank: ABSA; Branch Code: 630 734; Account No: 0102-100 1771; Reference No: 05/2014/05. Bidders are required to e-mail proof of deposit to FDC procurement@fdc.co.za We will also forward an electronic copy of the bid document to respective bidders upon verification of proof of deposit. Bids are to be completed in accordance with the conditions and bid rules contained in the bid documents and supporting documents must be sealed and addressed and placed in the bid box indicated above before the closing time and date. All bids will be valid for 60 days as from the closing date. The lowest or any bid will not necessarily be accepted and the FDC reserves the right not to consider any bid not suitably endorsed or comprehensively completed, as well as the right to accept a bid as a whole or in part. The following information must be submitted together with the bid document: • BEE Certificate • Company profile • Original valid Tax Clearance Certificate. Bids will be opened at 12:00 on Friday, 26 September 2014 in public at FDC House, 33 Kellner Street, Bloemfontein. FDC reserves the right to reject any bid and all bids at any time. Human Communications 112429
NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT Proposed Development of an Industrial Development Zone by the Free State Development Corporation at Tshiame in the MAP Municipality DETEA REF: No: EMS/15/14/19 Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 24 of the NEMA (Act 107 of 1998): EIA Regulations 2010 GN R543 that an application has been submitted to the Free State Department of Environmental Affairs in Bloemfontein to apply for Environmental Authorisation in terms of GN R 545, Activity 15. ACTIVITY: The physical alteration of a combined area of approximately 1 000 ha undeveloped land into industrial, light industrial and agri-processing sections. LOCATION: The proposed industrial development zone is situated on the farm Randfontein 1878, forming an oxbow around the current Tshiame industrial development, south of the N5 National Road, at general GPS coordinates 28°17‘04.3"S and 29°01'06.3"E. PUBLIC INFORMATION: Interested and affected parties are hereby invited to register within 14 days of this advertisement to the following environmental consultancy: EnviroMatrix Tom Hugo PO Box 2580, Bethlehem 9700. Cell: 082 070 0735 Fax: 086 619 2136 E-mail: tom@emtrix.co.za PUBLIC MEETING/INFORMATION SESSION A public meeting will be held at 10:00 on 26 September 2014 at the FDC Offices in Tshiame. Information regarding the project and possible enviromental issues will be discussed. You are welcome to attend the meeting.
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CELEBRATION: The team of the Bodikela Junior Secondary School from Bohlokong near Bethlehem are the 2014 McDonald’s u.14 Schools League Tournament champions.
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Bodikela top in Free State BETHLEHEM. – The team of the Bodikela Junior Secondary School from Bohlokong near Bethlehem in the Thabo Mofutsanyane Region are the football stars of the Free State. They won provincially at the McDonald’s u.14 Schools League Tournament played at HTS Louis Botha in Bloemfontein on Saturday. In the final match of the day, in which these enthusiastic young players showed off their exceptional football skills, the
team of the Bodikela Junior Secondary School dribbled, passed and scored their way to a 1-0 win against the Thotagauta Secondary School. The team are understandably thrilled by their achievements throughout the Free State round of the league. So is their coach, Charles Molefe, who has devoted himself to giving these future football stars skills for life both on and off the pitch.
From teaching the boys teamwork and the importance of self-discipline – and of course how to shoot and score – Molefe is proud of their achievements. “I have watched these children learn and grow so much during the year and to see them carry themselves so well on the pitch and to come out on top in their province is just amazing. I can’t tell you how happy I am,” he said. Sechaba Motsieloa, corporate affairs
director at McDonald’s South Africa, said the McDonald’s u.14 Schools League reaches an incredible 54 400 children, who come from both urban and rural regions, annually and offers them an equal opportunity to show off their talent and learn from one another through a series of matches and tournaments like this one. “We are proud to be part of paving the way for some of South Africa’s future football stars,” he said.