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Girl dies at side of road Driver of vehicle to appear on charges of culpable homicide
} Tladi Moloi BETHLEHEM. – The 14-year-old Meki Portia Mthimkhulu from Giyani near Bethlehem who died (while jogging) after she had been hit by a car last week on the R26 (Riemland Road) near Baken Park, will be laid to rest on Saturday at the Bergsig Cemetery. She was with her younger brother Nhlahla (9) and two friends when a speeding vehicle on the Riemland Road driving in the direction of Reitz allegedly hit her from behind killing her instantly. The group was jogging home. An eyewitness, who was about to cross the road when the incident occurred, told Express Eastern Free State (EFS) that the four girls had been running at the side of the road when a speeding car had hit one of them. Luckily, one of the group managed to pull the 9-year-old out of harm’s way. “I heard a sound. At first I thought the car had hit a pole, but it was the girl. The others fell to the ground. I told my friend to watch out for the vehicle, which didn’t stop, while I ran to the hospital to call an ambulance,” the eyewitness said. According to the eyewitness, the driver in the Ford Figo returned to the scene after he had driven a few kilometres. When Express EFS arrived at the scene the tearful girls were in the ambulance with the mother of the deceased, Mamokete Mmameki Mthimkhulu (34), and her sister, Matefo Sebutsa. Mamokete said she could not believe it when her son had come home in tears and had told her that her 14-year-old had been hit by a car. “I went to the scene and upon my arrival I found my daughter’s body covered with a blanket,” she said. She said it had been the first time that Meki had gone jogging with her friends. “Her friends were used to it and knew the road and it was the first time she had asked to go with them. At first I refused because earlier in the day she had complained about a sore knee. But in the end I let her go. I did not know that I would never see her alive again,” said the heartbroken mother. Sgt. Mmako Mophiring, the police spokesperson, said the driver of the car, who works for the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), had been arrested. “He is expected to appear before the Bethlehem Magistrate’s Court soon facing charges of culpable homicide.”
THE body of Meki Portia Mthimkulu (14) from Giyani near Bethlehem lies at the side of the road after she was allegedly hit by a speeding car. Insert: Meki Portia Mthimkulu. Photo: Tladi Moloi, Insert: Supplied
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Health-care facilities inspected } Tladi Moloi QWAQWA. – The members of parliament of the National Council of Provinces in the Free State are impressed with the quality of the health-care facilities they viewed on Wednesday in the Thabo Mofutsanyane District Municipality. The delegation, which is conducting a week-long oversight programme known as provincial week, visited two health-care facilities, the Tina Moloi Clinic in Moeding, Tsheseng, and the Elizabeth Ross Hospital. The delegation is of the view that the standard these facilities have reached, is a major step in the right direction for the implementation of the government’s National Health Insurance (NHI) policy which will improve access to quality health-care services for the whole population, and health promotion and prevention services at community and household level. “It is heartwarming to see such worldclass health infrastructure in rural areas. The newly built Tina Moloi Clinic, which was built to the tune of R8,3 m including equipment, is of the standard that rural people everywhere in South Africa deserve,” said Manana Tlake, leader of the delegation. She said the delegation applauded the management of the facilities for their sterling work in ensuring that these facilities were clean and that there were no queues in sight. “It is also worth noting that the facilities did not raise the issue of a shortage of essential medication, which is a good barometer for effective health-care systems,” Tlake said. While the infrastructure is to be applauded, the facility faces a challenge with a shortage of human resources similar to that faced by other health facilities nationwide. The clinic’s staff complement is currently at 50%, meaning that the facility is operating at half of its capacity. The delegation is of the view that the shortage of skilled health-care practitioners remains a major impediment to the effective implementation of the NHI. Tlake said the delegation called on the provincial and national Department of Health to further strengthen their cam-
MEMBERS of parliament of the National Council of Provinces in the Free State walking in the Elizabeth Ross Hospital. paigns to lure young South Africans to professions within the health-care industry. “I think the department and National Council of Provinces (NCOP) have taken us to the clinic and hospital that look very good. We would actually like to go to those
places about which we receive complaints and visit local clinics unexpectedly,” Roy Jankielsohn, leader of the Democratic Alliance in the Free State, said. He said it was clear that there were preparations made for that visit.
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“We would recommend to them that in future when we visit places, we should go unannounced. “In that way we would be able to do a decent oversight over the functioning of the provincial department.”
SOME of the ANC Youth League's Free State leaders cut the league's birthday cake last week as its 70th anniversary was celebrated countrywide. Joining hands to cut the cake at the Kaizer Sebothelo Building in Bloemfontein, the ANC's Free State headquarters, are from the left Puseletso Seleke, ANCYL secretary in the Xhariep region, Dikeledi Direko, provincial secretary, Makalo Mohale, Free State ANCYL chairperson, Ntaoleng Mofokeng provincial treasurer, and Tswelopele Manabile, Provincial Executive Committee member. Photo: Tshenolo Meruti
ANCYL celebrates } Tshenolo Meruti THE ANC Youth League celebrated its 70th anniversary last week and a small ceremony was held to mark the occasion in the Free State. Top officials of the provincial chapter of the league, including Makalo Mohale, chairperson, and Dikeledi Direko, secretary, attended the cake-cutting event held at the party’s headquarters, the Kaizer Sebothelo Building in Bloemfontein. In the toast, Direko paid tribute to the youth of 1944 and 1976, as well as those of the present day.
“Education is a huge priority to the youth league in the province,” she said. The 1944 youth league generation included the likes of Nelson Mandela, Anton Lembede, Walter Sisulu and Oliver Tambo, a group which produced two future presidents of the ANC. After cutting the cake, Mohale promised that the youth league in the province would fulfil all its responsibilities. “We will propel the ANC to meet the demands of young people. “The ANC has promised to deliver 60% and the youth league says they must deliver,” he said.
SOME of the male staff members in their high heels.
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Males in high heels for equity
PHUTHADITJHABA. – Staff of the Health and Wellness Centre at the University of the Free State Qwaqwa Campus recently took a stand against abuse when it organised a Walk A Mile In Her Shoes Gender Equity Awareness Campaign. Staff and students walked through the popular Crescent Mall Shopping Complex at Phuthaditjhaba, Qwaqwa, hoisting placards to highlight the plight of abused women
and children. The male staff wore heels in order to experience first-hand what their women colleagues endure when going through abuse. “One of all the things I have experienced here today is patience. If we were all patient with each other, we would not be experiencing so much abuse,” said Jack Vezi, assistant director: Human Resources.
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Man sentenced to life imprisonment VILLIERS. – Mbitjana Mdhlane (31) from Qhalabotjha near Villiers has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Villiers Regional Court. He was sentenced last Tuesday. This was for raping a 14-year-old girl whose mother was away from home on the day of the incident. Lt Master Motsoeneng of the Mafube Family Child Protection and Sexual
Offences Unit arrested Mbitjana in Qalabotjha on June 2013 after receiving a docket of rape against him. Since his arrest he has never gotten bail. The accused went to the house of his girlfriend knowing that she was not home. He gained entry through the window trying to change his voice asking the girl where her mother was. He entered the house and raped her.
She reported the incident to her uncle and they went to the police station to open a case. He was linked through DNA test results. The accused was found guilty on Tuesday, 9 September, and sentenced to life imprisonment at the Villiers Regional Court. “This is good work appreciated within the community for justice to be served
and we congratulate the members for investigating the matter. We cannot stop teaching criminals that crime will not pay. “We will not fold our arms regarding crime against women and children, but will roll up our sleeves and take the bull by its horns,” said the Free State provincial commissioner, Lt Gen. Thabethe Mpembe.
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Circus fun for all
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BETHLEHEM. – Brian Boswell’s Circus is back in town, so be prepared to be thrilled and amazed. Jugglers, stunt horse riders, perky poodles, ponies, camels, tightrope walkers, trapeze artists, acrobats and clowns will be entertaining the crowds in Bethlehem starting from tomorrow until Saturday. It will be held at the Bethlehem Show Grounds. Brian Boswell’s Circus has an all-new look and new show this year and children and adults alike are assured of an entertaining outing to the circus. Trained horses, camels and ponies prance into the ring with their trainers, Jane and Georgina Boswell, while perky poodles delight the crowds with their energetic antics. Come and meet the cheeky goats and friendly alpaca called Nuzzle. The acrobatics team Quantum Leap will perform aerial acrobatics – includ-
ing a blindfolded pirouette – high above the circus ring. Miss Tsetseg will do her contortions on the aerial hoop, spinning metres above the sawdust while holding on by her teeth. Mademoiselle Zaya will astound the crowds as she walks the tightrope on ballet points and flies through the air on the single trapeze. It promises great family entertainment not to be missed. Book now to avoid disappointment by phoning 083-629-7799 or visiting www.boswell. co.za. Like them on Facebook. All registered charities are invited to contact the Brian Boswell’s Circus Cyber Lions Club to arrange a free visit to the circus. School groups – book your place at the morning show at 10:00 (one hour) at R40 for children. Teachers enter free of charge.
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Boys need father figures in life RECENTLY I reprimanded my neighbours for burning hazardous materials in their fireplace. The reason to discourage this is because such materials are not only dangerous to the health of my family, but also his family and other neighbours due to a poisonous smoke which engulfs the area. There are foreign nationals who are tenants and they allegedly survive by recycling and selling different kinds of items. The other neighbour remarked that instead of stopping these people I should have asked to be a part and benefit from what seems to be a profitable undertaking. I responded that I could not risk the health of my family; and my family’s washing could not be put on the washing line due to the dark cloud of smoke that polluted the atmosphere. That scenario reminded me of Rahab in Joshua 2:12-21 when she hosted two Israelite spies who had come to initiate a move to take over Jericho. The two spies had gold in their possession which they were willing to give her for having kept them in safety. But Rahab, despite being a prostitute, asked for her family to be saved. I also chose my family. On a separate matter, the Lejweleputswa region is being riddled with gangster wars. Gangs are roaming the streets, shooting, stabbing and killing people, because we don’t have wise and older, mature men who are positively inspiring younger men to change their lives through mentoring and teaching them what behaviour is acceptable and not acceptable. A boy who grows up without a father figure is likely to encounter problems which will in the long run require to be solved by a father. The man you call “Dad” plays an important role in the life of a boy. A boy looks up to his father for guidance and direction in life.
A re bueng Moeti Molelekoa Social Observer Over ten gangsters have died in the Welkom township of Thabong last December alone. It is for your own good as a father to play soccer games and chess with your sons after work. The more the father and son play together, the better they bond and in this way the son becomes wiser and will grow up with good morals making him ready for when he too becomes a father. The father ought to be there at the school’s sports days and prize-giving events to motivate his son(s). It is also to your advantage as fathers to be involved in community projects and community organisations like the school committees and the community policing forum (CPF). Should the G Hostel, notorious for gold and copper smuggling, be converted into family units, we can expect more foreigners relocating to the Thabong township in great numbers. South Africa is losing billions of rands through the illicit selling of gold, diamonds and copper. ) To comment or express your views about the issue highlighted in the column, go to www.express-news.co.za. Express Goldfields & NFS welcomes anyone interested in contributing to the weekly column as public observers or citizen journalists. There is no payment for writers. Send your opinion piece (not exceeding 450 words) to teboho.setena@volksblad.com.
MEMBERS of the Matswapitseng Non-profit Company during its recent launch at the NG Church Bohlokong. Photo: Supplied
Poor, youth offered help BETHLEHEM. – The Matswapitseng Non-Profit Company was launched on Saturday at the NG Church Bohlokong near Bethlehem. Even though the Bohlokong-based organisation was launched on Saturday, it was already started in July. According to Tjotjopa Motaung, one of the members of the company, it was aimed at alleviating poverty within the community and to develop the youth. “We aim to have our own centre in the next few years where we will be able to
interact with our youth about crime, unemployment, teenage pregnancy and many other issues,” he said. The organisation started with 15 members and is currently sitting on 25 members. Motaung said they had offered a helping hand to one of the schools and the community of Silahliwe, an informal settlement in Bohlokong, since they have started the company. He said the organisation was doing all its work with only the membership money, because they do not have any additional funding.
programme which was aimed at ensuring that parliament interacted with people to purposely improve service delivery. According to the auditor general report, an estimated R207 million was spent by municipalities to pay consultants in the previous financial year without measuring their performance. Duda further said that municipalities owed suppliers an estimated R2 billion for services rendered or contracted in the 2012-’13 financial year. The auditor
general report showed that municipalities were failing to follow supply chain regulations such as publicly tendering services above R500 000. Following the presentations regarding the state of municipalities’ financial management, Tlake said the delegation would be doing oversight visits in the Dihlabeng Local Municipality and Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality to monitor service delivery.
Municipalities inflating prices, failing to follow regulations } Selloane Khalane THE failure by numerous municipalities in the Free State to adhere to supply chain regulations is costing the provincial government millions, according to auditor general representative Odwa Duda. Duda said some municipalities were found to inflate prices of items, purchasing a water pipe for R10 million while its actual value was only R1 000 at standard price.
Duda revealed the alleged gross financial accountability last week Thursday when tabling the audit outcomes of local government for the 2012-’13 financial year to the delegation of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) in the Free State Legislature. The NCOP delegation visited the Free State to assess service delivery. The provincial leader of the NCOP delegation, Manana Tlake, said the visit was in line with the annual provincial week
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Act on domestic workers reviewed SOUTH AFRICA’s domestic workers will soon be covered by the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases (Coida) Act, said the Labour minister, Mildred Oliphant. The minister, who held a Domestic Worker Imbizo at the
Grace Bible Church in Soweto on Saturday, 6 September, said the Act was currently undergoing a parliamentary review and would be passed in the near future. She said the Unemployment Insurance Act was also being reviewed.
Oliphant said: “The review will include extending benefits to workers when going on maternity leave and extending the claim period and the benefit’s timeframe.” Domestic workers are urged to register for unemployment
insurance benefits at labour centres locally as domestic workers. The minister said the department’s inspectorate would have to up its game and ensure that domestic workers are registered and afforded worker rights. – Government News
THE Orlando Pirates Bethlehem branch invites its members to the MTN Final trip to Durban. A taxi will leave at the clubhouse (Stella’s Tavern) on Saturday at 05:30. For more information call Hlalele on 073-318-9967.
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Alcohol abuse target of workshops THE South African Breweries (SAB) has reintroduced its successful Tavern Intervention Programme for Men, known as the TIP, which, through a series of workshops in taverns across South Africa, aims to drive attitudinal and behavioural change in men identified as perpetrators of social ills, including crime. The TIP is a partnership between SAB and a local non-governmental organisation (NGO), Men for Development in South Africa (Medsa), and seeks to provide men with appropriate skills and knowledge to effectively help combat crimes closely linked to alcohol abuse. It is one of the few programmes of its kind in existence in South Africa. SAB partners with a number of community-based organisations and leaders to ensure the success of the TIP and to help identify those men who require intervention as well as those who wish to become agents of change within their communities. These include community-based organisations focused on upliftment, Community Development Workers (CDWs), Community Policing Forums (CPFs), Community Patrol Units (CPUs), tavern owners, provincial liquor authorities, liquor traders associations, the SAPS and influential community leaders. Police databases assist in identifying perpetrators and social workers may also make referrals to the programme. Each workshop, targeting 60 men, is held in a local tavern over a period of five days, and encourages active engagement by participants on several social issues. The content of each workshop is based on issues and trends prevalent in South Africa and across the globe. It seeks to promote responsible alcohol consumption; support SAB’s alcohol strategy; reduce the impact of HIV and Aids; promote human rights, and in particular children’s rights; minimise gender-based violence and contribute to a reduction in crime. Amongst others, the men are educated on the importance of eating and drinking water when consuming alcohol, HIV and Aids transmission and how to accommodate people infected and affected by the disease, the importance of circumcision in the promotion of men’s health, understanding and promoting the rights of women and children, conflict resolution, family values and healthy living. “The SAB understands the responsibility that comes from being a leading corporate citizen and is constantly striving to be a force for good within society. It is for this reason that we have long taken a leadership role in promoting the health and well-being of the communities in which we operate. “Through the TIP SAB wants to be part of the solution by not only addressing the symptoms of the problem but by targeting its source. Empowering these men with the necessary information to become ambassadors of change will mean a better life for their families and entire communities,” says Mpho Sadiki, the SAB’s head of sustainability and transformation. The TIP was first introduced in 2008 as a pilot programme and officially launched in 2010, ending in 2012. During this four-year period the programme reached more than 2 000 men in local communities. SAB is targeting at least 360 new intakes aged 18 and above in various parts of the country between mid-September and early 2015. On the final day of the programme, participants are rewarded during a graduation ceremony with a certificate of participation. They are encouraged to sign a pledge of commitment to be ambassadors of change and champions within their community. A Men’s Support Group (MSG) is formed by the men and meets once a month. Here they consolidate what they have learnt during the intervention sessions, they are able to discuss and share problems or be referred to an expert organisation, such as Sanca, Famsa or social workers for further intervention. Behavioural changes in the men are tracked through the support groups.
Reach out to centre HELPING HANDS: Benita Labuschagne and Leandi Venter donated items to the Child Care Centre. The donation formed part of Witteberg High School’s community project. Among the items donated were teddy bears, stationery and toys. They are currently working on projects for fundraising to supply the centre with paint and decorations. Photo: Supplied
Tokkie’s prowess on field rewarded BETHLEHEM. – Tokkie van Zyl (18), a learner at the Bethlehem Voortrekker High School, has been chosen as the August winner of the Express Eastern Free State SuperSport Let’s Play Sports Star of the Month competition for his achievements in rugby. Tokkie is the captain of Voortrekker High’s first rugby team. He is an excellent rugby player who, through hard work and determination, was rewarded by being selected to be part of the u.18 team that competed at the Emirates Sevens in Dubai and in the 2013 Academy Week. This year he was selected to participate in the 2014 Craven Week and he and his team were crowned the Griffons champions. He holds an impressive goal kicking accuracy level of above 80%. Tokkie’s motto is: “Hard work beats talent, unless talent works harder.” Send your SuperSport Let’s Play Sport Star of the Month nomination for learners between the ages of 6 and 18 today (nominations received before the 20th of each month will be included in that month’s selection). You can email your nomination to supersport@zpr.co.za or fax it to 086-552-4922. For more information call Lynne or Juanré at Z PR on 051-522-9574.
TOKKIE VAN ZYL, a learner of the Voortrekker High School, has been chosen as the August winner of the Express Eastern Free State SuperSport Let’s Play Sport Star of the Month competition. Photo: Supplied
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Mayor keeps an eye on projects HARRISMITH. – Service delivery is at the heart of the Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality’s executive mayor, Vusi Tshabalala. A fortnight ago the mayor was on a project road show at the Makgolokoeng village outside Harrismith and he has recently visited Intabazwe with the same aim of monitoring various projects. He was accompanied by members of the mayoral committee, as well as service providers, for projects to monitor the progress of each project. The project service providers included Selemane Holdings, Mofono Construction, Naledi Landfill and other contractors operating on various projects. Consultants had the opportunity to brief various directorates, media and guests on progress reports. ) The development of the Harrismith Private Hospital main works is scheduled to commence towards the later part of 2014. ) The upgrading of infrastructure at cemeteries is still in progress and burials have already commenced at the Intabazwe Cemetery. ) The New Door Sports and Recreational Hall in Ntabazwe is still in the process of completion. ) The construction of VIP toilets in Ntabazwe and VIP toilets at the Mandy farm is completed. ) The re-sealing of tarred roads in Garvock and Plein Street in Harrismith is completed. ) The Waste Water Treatment Works project is underway. During their briefing session, consultants had a dialogue with the mayor and representative of the municipality about the challenges they also faced on the projects that they worked on. Tshabalala said: “The empowerment and recognition for people who are working on these projects are essential, – this is another way of promoting growth and additional job opportunities for the community.” To finish off the road show, members of the community gathered in the Naledi
VUSI TSHABALALA, the executive mayor of the Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality, poses with the Mandy Farm Primary School learners after he had donated school uniforms to them. Photo: Supplied Community Hall where Tshabalala thanked the community for voting, gave insights and clarity on the development of projects and explained the process he would follow with new upcoming projects to ensure that the community neutrally benefited.
The community had an opportunity to interact directly with the mayor. Following the executive mayor’s previous project tour in the Makgolokweng village, a need for toilets and school uniforms at the Mandy Farm Primary School was identified.
The executive mayor fulfilled his promise and officially handed over the toilets to the school in partnership with local business stakeholders. He also donated school uniform and shoes for all the learners.
Strike force the ‘weakest department’ THE former national team skipper and Kaizer Chiefs midfielder, Neil Tovey, describes Bafana Bafana’s strike force as the “weakest department” in the team and is calling on coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba to rope into his ranks an experienced campaigner such as Bernard Parker. Tovey – who skippered Bafana to their Africa Cup of Nations triumph in
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1996 – is not happy with the numerous chances that the strikers failed to convert in South Africa’s 0–0 draw with Nigeria in their second 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Tovey told KickOff.com that Mashaba needed to seriously consider bringing in an experienced forward capable of scoring crucial goals when Bafana resumed their qualification campaign next month.
”Our attack is the weakest department in the team,” Tovey said. “During the match against Nigeria our strikers did not do well and were exposed by their opponents. To me, (Bongani) Ndulula still needs to do much more at club level to prove he deserves to be in the national team. “The movement of the strikers was not good at all. (Tokelo) Rantie was not
passing the ball and you could see that there was no coordination among the forwards. “Bernard Parker, to me, is still vital and Mashaba must consider having a look at him. “We are going to be playing tough matches and we need experienced players who can deliver under pressure,” added Tovey. – Kick.Off.com
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ON THE BALL: Thansanqa Ngema (left) of African Warriors and Cheslyn Jampies of Santos fight for the ball during their National First Division encounter at the Charles Mopeli Stadium on Saturday. Photo: Tladi Moloi
Warriors take on Arrows } Tladi Moloi QWAQWA. – African Warriors will travel to Durban in KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday to face the Golden Arrows FC in the National First Division clash at the Princess Magogo Stadium. Kick-off is at 15:00. Maihlome Ihlasele will be chasing their first win of the 2014-’15 season, while Arrows will be hoping for their first win on home turf in front of their home crowd. The two teams drew in their previous encounter against Santos and FC Cape Town respectively. Arrows played to a goalless draw against FC Cape Town while Warriors stole a point from Santos with a late equaliser by Reason Chilwane, making the score 1-1 at the Charles Mopeli Stadium in Qwaqwa. Arrows are in sixth position on the log table with five points in three games. The Qwaqwa-based Warriors are 13th on the table with two points after the same number of games. The ability of strikers to score goals will be key in Saturday’s encounter. However, statistics show that, although Arrows are better in defence, they are struggling to hit
‘We need to be more aggressive in front of the goals . . . We are going there to fight. That is a mustwin game for us.’ – David Vilakazi, Warriors mentor the back of the net. They have scored one goal in three outings, but they have kept a clean sheet in all games. Warriors have scored three goals, but picked five at the back of the net. David Vilakazi, the Warriors mentor, told Express Eastern Free State that he was not happy with the number of goals that they have scored. He said they needed more goals, because that was what would win the games for them. “We should make sure that we collect
points on our home turf. If you check, we have played two draws here and that is not good,” he said. Vilakazi said they would keep on working hard to make sure that the players convert scoring opportunities. “We need to be more aggressive in front of the goal box,” he said. The former Platinum Stars mentor said he was, however, happy with a point that they have collected against Santos, even though they had already lost the game. “Honestly, I must be happy with a point here. The game was out of our hands already and fortunately we scored a late equaliser,” he said. He said they were going to Arrows to collect three points and added that they knew that it would not be easy. “We are going there to fight. That is a must-win game for us,” he said. ) Meanwhile, things are becoming worse in the Maluti FET College camp as they suffered their fourth defeat of the season. They lost 3-2 away to Royal Eagles on Friday. They will welcome Thanda Royal Zulu FC at the Charles Mopeli Stadium on Saturday. Kick-off is scheduled for 15:00.