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BETHLEHEM. – A total of 512 people who recently bought land tender documents from the Dihlabeng Local Municipality are holding their breath and hoping for luck. The municipality will announce the names of people who will occupy 204 sites at the Old Hostel in Bohlokong near Bethlehem soon. These desperate people, who are in dire need of land to build their own homes, were called to the town hall for a meeting with the mayor. The meeting was called after a certain number of people from the location had allegedly threatened to illegally occupy municipal land. Express Eastern Free State learnt that those people led by the leader of Leihlo la Sechaba had allegedly planned to occupy the land on Sunday morning, the day on which the meeting was held. According to Tjhetane Mofokeng, executive mayor of the Dihlabeng Local Municipality, the names of people who qualified to receive the sites would be announced within two weeks to a month. “We are done with the tendering process and we will announce the names of people who have qualified for the sites. We will send letters or use other means of communication to inform those who have qualified,” Mofokeng said. He told people at the meeting that they should not listen to those who spread false information about the sites. “We are aware of the illegal meetings that have been conducted in the location. We are also aware that certain individuals wanted to give those sites to the people. “Please don’t fall for that. That is the municipality’s
‘We are aware of the illegal meetings . . . We are also aware that cer tain individuals want ed to give those sites to the people. Please don’t fall for that.’ – Tjhetane Mofokeng land,” he said. Mofokeng put the record straight that those who illegally occupied the land would be evicted. “Those who illegally occupy the sites will leave the site just like that.” He said people who qualified for the sites would be expected to build within 24 months after the appointment letter had been issued. “You will be called to the office to sign a contract that has terms and conditions.” He said the reason they had requested people to fill out a tender document was to make sure that they did not give sites to people who had houses. “We were aware that some people sent a few people with different names to get the documents. Unfortunately, they will never win. “We want to give land to people who have never owned a house before. “Some will secure the land, keep it and sell it with an aim of making profit. That will never happen. If you don’t need the site you will have to sell it to the municipality for the same amount that you bought it for,” Mofokeng said. ) Give Express Eastern Free State your views on this. Visit our Facebook Page or send a comment to 060-9141180 via WhatsApp.
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Local student wins award PHUTHADITJHABA. – The University of the Free State (UFS) continues to produce leaders and it is proud to have three Mandela Rhodes scholars next year and one of them is Lehlohonolo Mofokeng. Lehlohonolo, who comes from an impoverished village, Turffontein, in Qwaqwa, has just finished his BEd Hons in Philosophy and Policy of Education at the UFS. He hopes to enrol for a master’s degree in Education Policy, Planning and Management at the University of Witwatersrand with his Mandela Rhodes Scholarship. “Going to Wits will afford me an opportunity of a change in environment as I hope to explore new options,” Lehlohonolo, who matriculated from the Mookodi Secondary School in 2009, says. He says his matric year was a tough one as they were moved from the Shakhane Secondary School in March of that year. However, that did not stop him from doing his best. Lehlohonolo believes strongly in his capabilities. “Everybody was born to succeed. All you have to do, is to believe in yourself.” He advises all the matriculants and all who are currently writing their examinations to believe in their dreams. “Be convinced of your dreams. Yes, it will not be easy, but focus your eyes and mind on opportunities that will always present themselves to you. Learn to associate with people who will help you to achieve your goals,” he says. In describing Lehlohonolo after receiving one of his many awards at the UFS, Prof. Driekie Hay, vice-rector: Open and Lifelong Learning and Innovation in Higher Education, said: “You are such a smart human being, a wonderful mentee. I know your life journey will be blessed and you will leave the world a better place.” The award is named after Nelson Mandela and Cecil Rhodes and is administered by the Mandela Rhodes Foundation, which is a partnership between the Nelson Mandela and the Rhodes Trusts.
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LEHLOHONOLO MOFOKENG with Prof. Driekie Hay, UFS vice-rector for Open and Lifelong Learning and Innovation in Higher Education. Photo: Supplied It provides full funding for a maximum of two years of postgraduate study and is open to all African citizens under the age of 30 years. Recipients must study towards an honours or master’s degree at a recognised South African institution. Although there is no maximum number of awards, the scholarships are highly competitive, with fewer than 30 scholarships having been awarded each year since its inception in 2005. The scholarship
MARQUARD. – The Marquard police are searching for a man who allegedly raped a 64-year-old woman who hails from Moemaneng near Marquard. Allegedly, on Saturday an unknown man gained entrance through the door of the woman’s home in the early hours of the morning before raping her. “It is alleged that on 15 November at about 04:00 the victim was asleep in her home when the suspect broke down the backdoor of the house to gain entrance,” said Capt. Phumelelo Dhlamini of corporate communication in the Ficksburg Cluster. “It is alleged that the suspect raped her while she was still asleep in her bed. The suspect also robbed her of R1 000 and fled the scene.” Dlamini said the victim could not recognize the suspect, because it was dark in her room while the crime was being committed against her. Members of the public who have information that can lead to the arrest of the suspect should contact Det. WO Moletsane of the Marquard police station on 082-466-8266.
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A SKETCH of the powerhouse top-structure of the Stortemelk Hydro Project.
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THE hydro-power developer NuPlanet Project Development Pty Ltd has started the construction work of the 4,5 MW Stortemelk Hydro Project near Clarens. This project, which was awarded preferred bidder status under bid window 2 of the South African government’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer (REIPP) Programme, will be constructed over a two-year period with commissioning scheduled for mid-2016. Similar to the two hydro-power plants previously developed by NuPlanet for Bethlehem Hydro Pty Ltd, the project is situated on the Ash River and utilizes the outflow from the Lesotho Highlands Water Project. The project will be constructed using a “split contract” structure with an EPCM arrangement and not the common EPC structure, which is commonly used in the REIPP Programme. Anton-Louis Olivier, NuPlanet managing director, explains the reasoning behind this. “Based on our past experience with Bethlehem Hydro, we realised that a small hydro project does not lend itself as easily to the EPC contract structure as do solar PV or wind projects. Fortunately, our partners and lender agreed with this approach.” The contractors to the project are split between the water to wire turbine, generator and switchgear contractors, Andritz
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ANTON-LOUIS OLIVIER Hydro GmbH of Germany and Indar Electrical SL of Spain. Aurecon South Africa Pty Ltd acts as the EPCM contractor, whilst the civil works contract was awarded to Eigenbau Pty Ltd. The capital cost of R186 million was financed with project finance debt from Rand Merchant Bank, while equity financing was provided by Renewable Energy Holdings, the Mertech Group and an independent broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) entity. According to Olivier, this ownership structure is also a unique aspect of the project: “Not only is Stortemelk one of the few REIPP projects that is wholly South African owned, but our partners, the Mertech Group, is
THE Ash River beneath the Ash River Outfall. one of the largest philanthropic investors in South Africa. Combining that with the BBBEE ownership and an additional shareholding by a local Clarens-based charity, results in a business which is ploughing back the majority of its returns into poor communities across South Africa.” The project will employ some 50 people during its construction. The appointed operations and maintenance contractor, TMC Operations and Maintenance Pty Ltd, is also currently operating the Bethlehem Hydro power projects and has the expertise to operate the plant within a project
finance context. Olivier adds that through the ongoing co-operation with Aurecon, NuPlanet was able to implement a number of innovative measures in designing the project to take into consideration environmental considerations, ensure maximum availability as well as optimising maintenance. This resulted into a vertical CAT turbine directly coupled to an air-water-cooled generator hence eliminating the forced ventilation and reducing the number of failure mechanisms. “We’re building the power plant in one of the most beautiful parts
of South Africa,” he says. “The brief to the architects was to design a powerhouse top-structure that minimises visual impact and blends into the surrounding environment.” ) Kallie Zwahlen, owner of Outrageous Adventures who does white-river rafting, says he will be going on with his business while he can, because once the power station is finished they won’t have any fast-flowing water to do rafting. It will definitely have a negative impact on tourism in Clarens as lots of people enjoy canoeing, kayacking and white-river rafting on the Ash River.
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Awards motivate learners to excel } Tladi Moloi BETHLEHEM. – Karabo Mokoena (12), one of the gr. 6 star learners of the Motshepuwa Public School in Bohlokong, Bethlehem, has big dreams ahead of the final examination. The outgoing Karabo says he is ready for the examination and adds that he wants to leave a mark at the school by obtaining a level 7 grade in all the subjects. Karabo was among the top ten gr. 6 learners who received academic awards at Motshepuwa’s recent annual awards ceremony. “I want to register my name as the number-one learner in this school,” says Karabo. “It is my last year here and I want to show my teacher that I am not going to play around in the next level. “I have to work hard to make sure that I don’t disappoint them. They have taught me well enough to challenge the world. “Our teachers told us to that we should hold the Motshepuwa flag high, wherever we go from here.” Nthabiseng Mokoena (12), a gr. 6 learner who is the dux winner, says she will make sure that she plays far from the boys because they might destroy her future. “I want to leave my teachers with these words: You should keep on working hard so that you can give others what you have taught us,” Nthabiseng says. The school awards learners who have performed well academically, as well as in sport, arts and culture. In total ten learners from each grade were awarded certificates, while the winners in each grade received trophies. Motebele Ramokhothoane, the school’s principal, says the awards are aimed at rewarding those who have done well throughout the year. “We know that not all learners will be
THE award winners of the Motshepuwa Public School in Bohlokong, Bethlehem, with the principal and the teachers at the school’s recent awards ceremony. Photo: Tladi Moloi good in class, so we thought that we should also have awards for those who have done well in sports,” Ramokhothoane says. “We gave awards to those who reached the regional and provincial stages.” Ramokhothoane says they have encouraged all the learners to work hard, because they want to see them advancing to the
next class next year. “Our leaners have been doing well in the final examination since the awards ceremony and we believe that the awards are the main reason for this. They all want to be winners and that makes them work harder.” Ramokhothoane has praised Abie Lethoba, a teacher of the school, who has secured sponsors for the school.
‘I have to work hard to make sure that I don’t disappoint them. They have taught me well enough to challenge the world.’ – Karabo Mokoena
Glory – at last THE South African football fraternity woke up basking in glory on Sunday morning after a son of the soil did us proud – extremely proud indeed. The achievement would not necessarily be on the same scale as the exploits of the Bafana Bafana class of 1996, which won the continental championship or the qualifying for the World Cup, but Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba’s troops have surely restored the nation’s pride and unquestionable belief in the national team. For the first time in as many years, Bafana Bafana have qualified for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations Tournament that will be staged in Equatorial Guinea. They nogal did that with one qualifier match still to be played. In the past South Africa could only qualify for the popular African football showpiece by virtue of being the hosts, but that is a thing of the past now thanks to Mashaba who has turned Bafana Bafana
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Sidwell Guduka Express sports editor into a well-oiled machine since he was appointed as the head coach in July this year. He took over from Gordon Igesund whose contract, which ended in August, was never renewed by the South African Football Association (Safa). Under the mentorship of Mashaba, the Mighty Bafana Bafana have played five matches and they are yet to lose. Mashaba, who was unceremoniously dropped from the team in 2004 is the only coach to have led a South African team to the Olympics in 2000. Remember the exploits of the national u.23 side at the Sydney Olympics where we lowered the Brazilian flag? That was the best South Africa u.23 side we have ever had. It comprised talented youngsters such as Quinton Fortune, Delron Buckley, Benni McCarthy, Siyabonga Nomvete and Steve Lekoelea. Back to Mashaba: He has proven without a shadow of a doubt that he is the right man to take Bafana Bafana to dizzying heights. The former Swaziland senior men’s national team coach had a successful stint with Bafana Bafana in the past whereby he won the Cosafa tournament in 2003. He also qualified the team for the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations Tournament in Tunisia. His record with Bafana is glowing. Mashaba’s success with the national team can be attributed to the fact that he respects his players, and his players respect him in return. He is also able to bring out the best in players. I hope the powers-that-be at Safa show their faith in the man and keep him at the helm much longer. I believe he has what it takes to qualify Bafana for the next World Cup Tournament. Meanwhile, South Africa face Nigeria in the 2015 Afcon Qualifier at the Akwa Ibom Stadium today at 19:00. We wish Bra Shakes and his boys the best of luck.
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EXPRESS EASTERN FREE STATE READERS SAY:
Express yourself . . . Express Eastern Free State’s lead story on p 1 last week, “Ex burns house down”, had readers talking. This is what they said.
Ex-boyfriend should be jailed THAT ex-boyfriend should be jailed or burned too. We are tired of abusive
men. – Mamoloi Radebe, Bohlokong, Bethlehem
Would love to get paper too I ENJOY reading your newspaper. We miss our favourite newspaper. Can you please send some to the Tholas Time Inn in Bohlokong, Bethle-
hem. Even if you can send 20, we will be happy. We love it, it is informative. – Mbongeni Motaung
Man ‘must go to jail for life’ PAST. SEOL JINKOOK, Past. Kgotso Motete and Past. Enoch Yu at the seminar. Photo: Nkareng Moloi
Pastors go back to basics
THE man must go to jail for the rest of his life. Burning the ex-girlfriend’s house was a bad thing.
He must get what he deserves, which is prison. – Tebello Mofokeng, Bethlehem
Vat ’n sit caused all this trouble
I THINK the ex-boyfriend did a good thing by burning the house down. Maybe he realised that he was going to be left with nothing. It is probably a shocking decision. I think, we need to look at this from both sides. Maybe the ex-boyfriend bought some of the things in the house. That is why he burned the house down – he thought he was repaying himself by burning the house. Vat ’n sit is not a good thing. I think this a good warning to our youth. Do not live together without getting married. – Mpume Mlangeni, Harrismith
He must rot in jail THE guy who burned the house must rot in jail. It was his intention to burn the house. – Sylvia Mazibuko, Reitz
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} Nkareng Moloi MANDELA PARK. – More than 100 pastors from different churches in the country and neighbouring countries such as Lesotho and Botswana attended a three-day seminar which was held at the Robala Lodge in Qwaqwa recently. The seminar, which was aimed at teaching the pastors on how to lead in God’s way and also to teach them to praise God, was organised and facilitated by South Korean pastor Enoch Yu. Yu told Express Eastern Free State that it was important for pastors to go back to the basics. He said the way pastors conducted themselves was being taken into question. “The only way of rectifying their behaviour is to unite and come up with a solution. I am here to try to help Southern African pastors with the problems they encounter. We want to pray and praise God in one way. We have to behave Godly as spiritual leaders. Then our Lord will trust us as leaders. “It’s God’s will for those who have little knowledge to empower those who do not. We came all the way just to show the love of God. We want to make a
‘We want to pray and praise God in one way. We have to behave Godly as spiritual leaders. Then our Lord will trust us as leaders.’ – Past. Enoch Yu difference when we go back to South Korea,” said Yu. Abram Mohale, the organising committee leader, said they were happy that their fellowbrothers from another continent came to share their knowledge with them. “I hope that we will do things differently after this seminar. I so wish that this seminar could have catered for more people, because the information shared here was so important. “I hope that next time it will cater for more people so that we can change the perception that we are doing this for money, that we are no longer serving our calling,” he said.
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I JUST want to wish my boyfriend, Bafana Shabalala, aka DJ Neloos, a happy birthday on 25 November. May God bless him. – Meme Molaudi, Tseki
I WISH to dedicate a birthday wish to Reitumetsi Molefe who is turning six on 23 November. May the Heavenly Father bless and shower her with more years. From her aunt Lindiwe Mosikili. – Intabazwe, Harrismith
HAPPY belated birthday to my two kids, Buhle Nhlapo and Katleho Mokoena. Buhle and Katleho turned four and one years old respectively on 17 November. – Sara Mokoena, mother
REFILOE MOKOENA (7), a gr. 1 learner of Truida Kestell in Bethlehem, scooped an award in the academy’s sports and music festival. – Robert Mokoena, parent
HAPPY birthday to Mamello Morotolo. She is turning 17 years old on 22 November. We love you. – Sarah Morotolo
FREE STATE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION hereby invites small black farmers in the Phumelela Municipal Area, black empowered commercial farmers, business or similar consortia in the farming industry or those wishing to enter into dairy farming business 1. To express their interest in participating as small black farmer beneficiaries and partners in the Vrede Dairy Project. Small black farmers, similar cooperatives or consortia in or involving small black farmers or those wishing to enter the dairy farming in the Phumelela Municipal Area will be encouraged to apply to participate as beneficiaries. 2. To express interest to participate as business investor(s) or commercial managers in Vrede Dairy Project. Terms of reference will be available from the FDC head Office at 33 Kellner Street, Bloemfontein, from 3 December 2014. A compulsory briefing session will be held on 5 December 2014 at the Phumelela Local Municipality at 12:00pm. No attendance will be recorded after 12:15. The briefing session may include a visit to the Vrede Dairy Farm. Please note that the FDC may invite detailed proposals or presentations to those who have attended the Briefing Session and submitted expressions of interest. The FDC retains the right to or not make an appointment or award and such will be done entirely at its discretion. For all information regarding the invitation please contact the CEO Mr Ikhraam Osman. E-mail: io2@fdc.co.za Tel. 051 4000 800 Closing date: 16 January 2015 at 12h00 PM X1PFMYRX-QQ191114
I WISH to say happy belated birthday to my colleague Masabata Rantsane who turned 40 on 17 November. – Sarah Ndlebe
I WANT to wish my lovely husband, Kopano Petrus Tsie from Bohlokong, Bethlehem, a happy fifth anniversary. – Tlaleng Masejane Tsie. – wife
HAPPY birthday to Boitumelo Mahamotsa from Bohlokong, Bethlehem, who will be turning 8 on 25 November. I wish you many more happy years to come. – Lerato Ramanemane
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Unpaid rates and taxes must be paid in full BEN VENTER, DA Caucus whip: THE DA Caucus supports the initiative taken by the executive mayor with Operation Payment. To make this operation credible to the public, his first action should be to recover the debts owed by ANC councillors for the past 40 months. Cllr David Lengoabala, the speaker, owes the Dihlabeng Municipality approximately half a million.
The total sum outstanding from the ANC councillors is R369 126. The Municipal Structures Act and the Standing Rules and Orders of the Dihlabeng Council state quite clearly that no councillor may be in arrears for a period exceeding 90 days. The DA Caucus has on countless occasions raised this point in council to no avail. Their answer is that the councillors have made arrangements with the municipality. At no stage has the residents of
‘There cannot be two sets of rules, one for ANC councillors and one for the rate and tax payers of Dihlabeng.’ Dihlabeng agreed that the municipality could allow a payment scheme to accommodate these councillors. To make Operation Payment work, the executive mayor must
demand that these councillors make arrangements with their banks to settle the outstanding amounts immediately. There cannot be two sets of rules, one for ANC councillors and one for the rate and tax payers of
Dihlabeng. Mr Executive Mayor, let us start off Operation Payment in the spirit of fairness, equality and social cohesion. The DA Caucus offers its total support of this initiative.
‘There is life after +positive diagnosis’
} Mpho Gift Lekgetho
MPHO LEKGETHO, an HIVpositive mother of two, wants to share her story with Express Eastern Free State readers, especially with World Aids Day approaching. The article is also aimed at motivating those who have just realised that finding out you are HIV positive is not a death sentence. “MY life became very interesting after I had tested positive for HIV. I must admit living with HIV in 2013 is not the same as 15 years ago,” says Lekgetho. “I am not perfect, but I try my level best to be as good as I can. The true strength is keeping everything together when everyone expects you to fall apart. “I refused to believe that I had contracted HIV to die from it – I did not see it as a barrier, but as a catalyst propelling me towards my destiny.” Learning to cope “People are always asking me how I cope, and the simple answer is: Self-acceptance and willingness to change. When you embark on a journey of change, you need energy, and that can only happen when you have accepted the situation you are facing, good or bad.” Disclosing one’s status “I still remember how hard it was, how I nearly got stuck in a blame-shifting zone, through denial. I could not really believe the news and was scared to share it with my parents. I felt lost and confused, but at the end of the day I was left with no choice but to help to bring an HIV-negative child into the world through the pregnancy I had, and that was to be done through disclosure, which my parents supported.” Coming to terms with stigma “Years of living with HIV has helped me to develop a thick skin
and an understanding that everybody is entitled to their opinion. “I cannot control what people think or say, but I can choose how to respond to it.” Making a living, and a difference “I go out and motivate young women in my community a lot, as well as encourage positive prevention programmes. “One day someone asked me why I chose to work in this field. My answer was that I was not working, but that the passion and personal experience was driving me to successfully run the programme. “I would like to tell everyone that there is life after a positive diagnosis. “I am not perfect, but I have managed to survive because I wanted to. “Currently I have successfully registered my own training company, Tshwanelo’s Training Institute, and am responsible for facilitating support groups of people living with HIV, victims of rape and domestic violence, as well as orphaned and vulnerable children. They have a special place in my heart. “Apart from the training company, I have become the voice of the voiceless. I know I can knock on any door to get resources to uplift the spirit of those in need. “I am involved in so many structures and I am able to maintain balance, because I also have time for myself. I meditate often. “I love my own space and respect others’ space too. Those are the things that keep me going.” Giving journalism a go “At one stage I was offered the opportu- nity to be a local radio presenter. That was the moment I would say truly boosted my
More about Tshwanelo’s “When I planned to register my own business I was not sure if it would materia-lise, but with the involvement of the One Above it has matured to the next step. “I would like to thank Soul City and the South African Business Coalition on HIV and Aids (SABCOHA) for grooming me to sustain the business. “The business is exposing me to potential funders and through the skills I acquired from different organisations I would say the future of this business is in my hands.
LIFE is good for Mpho Lekgetho. Photo: Supplied self-esteem and I did my best. My interaction with listeners is exciting. “My life as a journalist and meeting new people every day makes me happy and productive. “I believe that when you are sure of what needs to be achieved next, the universe makes it happen – you are connected to all the right channels and this is what I can say has happened to me.” Chasing career goals “HIV-positive results did not stop me from aiming for my goals. “I am a third-year distancelearning student in the field of Psychology at Unisa. “Keeping myself busy with assignments makes me productive and that is why life has to continue.”
Cherishing family life “Life is so sweet, but one needs to work hard to get to the sweetness of life. “As a mother of two boys it is also challenging to be single-handedly parenting them, but I cannot complain, because I have been able to care for them regardless of my schedule. I also make time for them and like any other parent I am excited to have them around me – they are the reason for living. “I just turned 39, and like they say: Life begins at 40. I am excited to take on this new stage in life and I know I will get there.” Enjoying an active social life “I do have friends. I prefer male friends. I feel comfortable enough sharing my challenges with them and also learning from them. Anyway, life would be boring without friends.” Working on a relationship “Life goes on. There is someone in my life. I am someone who runs relationships very professionally – some of my family friends say I am boring. “As a single parent one needs to respect children when in a relationship to avoid confusion. “Psychology taught me that a boy child bonds with his mother more than a girl, therefore I play
a careful relationship game, not trying to be perfect, but aiming to be a good mother as well.” Strengthening spiritual life “I am so glad I learnt to trust Him – this is the song that I sing every day and it uplifts my spirit. If it were not for Him, I would not be alive.” “I have tips that keep me spiritually connected: ) I pray to God daily. ) I read the Bible daily. ) I depend on the Holy Spirit. ) I attend church regularly. ) I am of service to others – the Good Book says: Blessed is the hand that gives. ) I learnt to conquer my doubts. ) I am aware that I have to live one day at a time. ) I have learnt how to deal with temptation. ) I tell others about Jesus Christ. Sharing with others my new life with Jesus through words and actions is one of the most satisfying and exciting experiences I have ever had. ) I have learnt to balance my wheel of life – I work with a pie chart and assign the different pieces of the pie to different areas of my life – this makes me move forward. I am so glad I have learnt to rely upon my Living God.” “I am not perfect, but I am acting perfectly imperfect.” Finding role models “I do not have a specific person to point out as a role model like others do, but I believe in learning good and guiding things from everyone who contributes to my life. “I like reading spiritual books and have learnt from experience of people how they survived in this world of anarchy and frustrations. A book that truly influenced my life, is Survive your life by Susan Viviers.” ) To get in touch with Lekgetho, visit her Facebook page or call her on 076-643-1398.
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Tournament a first for school BETHLEHEM. – New Horizon College Bethlehem recently hosted its first soccer tournament at Du Plessis Park. Seven schools participated on the day in four different age group: u.14, u.12, u.9 and two u.13 girls teams Bodikela and Motshepuwa entertained the spectators with good sportsmanship and soccer skills. Schools that participated in the tournament were Bodikela, Motswathaka, Motshepuwa, Bohlokong, Impumelelo, Rehopotswe and the New Horizon College. Danelene Meyer, principal of the college, said they wanted to expand the tournament in 2015
by also inviting neighbouring municipalities to take part. “Good sportsmanship was evident by all teams and spectators. It was a good day for soccer and soccer ended up as the winner. Sport is very important these days for children to de-stress. “Sport also creates an environment to share, to take hands and to make new friends,” she said. She said it was the aim of the college to promote not only football, but all sporting codes to ensure healthy minds for children in order to achieve good results in academics and on the sports fields.
GOAL: Two of the teams that took part in the competition.
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“Sport also creates an environment to share, to take hands and to make new friends.” – Danelene Meyer
THE New Horizon College soccer team with their medals after the competition.
Kutlwelano botlhoko SE LATLHEGELWE ke go utlwelana botlhoko le batho ba bangwe (Matt 9:36). Nako nngwe o filwe mpho ya go rotloetsa batho ba bangwe. E dirise. (Romans 12:8). Fa o le motlisa-kagiso (a peacemaker), se letlelele kgotlhang, le dingongorego go gola. Batho ba ba senang kagiso mo gare ga bona, kgotsa ba banang le mathata a ba iseng ba a rarabolole kgotsa ba ikgogomosa, ba tshela botshelo jwa bona botlhe ba tlisa tlhakatlhakano. Botlhoko ke gore gantsi ga ba itemoge. Se se molemo se o ka se dirang ke go nna le boitshwarelo. Leka go tlhaloganya maemo a motho yo mongwe a leng mo go one. Rwala ditlhako tsa gagwe o tsamaye sekgala ka tsone gore o tle o tlhaloganye mo a tswang gone. Pele o bua, o tsaya tshwetso, reetsa gore yo mongwe o re eng ? Ka Selatini gotwe audi alteram partem. Se tseye tshwetso o ise o reetse letlhakore le lengwe. O tshwanetse wa tlhopha mantswe pele o bua. Fa o bua o laela motho ga a go reetse. Nako nngwe o bua o tshosetsa – “fa o sa dire jaana o tla duela”. Nako nngwe re a rera it is only right that you should . . . Gantsi re baatlhodi. Ke rona re itseng go feta. Ke rona re leng botoka. Re kgoba ka mantswe. Fa o nagana gore motho o ne a tshwanetse a dire eng ga o tlhole o reetsa le tlhaloso ya gagwe. Re baya batho dibata. Lebala mogopolo wa gago mme o leke go tlhaloganya motho yo mongwe. Tsena mo ditlhakong tsa gagwe. Ke rata bana ba rona; o bone mo sefatlhegong gore ga a go reetsa. O tswala ditsebe e nne thuntsebe. Nakong nngwe fa motho a dira sengwe se o naganang gore ga a dire sentle o tshwaya phosho. Ke ithutile gore pele ke feta mo motho o mongwe a fetileng gone ke se ke ka kgala. Fela jaaka batho re bonako go kgala le go bona gore fa e ne e le nna nkabo ke dirile jang.
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Fa o nagana gore motho o ne a tshwanetse a dire eng ga o tlhole o reetsa le tlhaloso ya gagwe. Re baya batho dibata. Lebala mogopolo wa gago mme o leke go tlhaloganya motho yo mongwe. Tsena mo ditlhakong tsa gagwe.
WEDDING WITH A DIFFERNCE: Parys saw the wedding with a difference of Andy (37) and Marizan Leondios. A cheetah called Shaka was the ringbearer at the ceremony and fireworks added more glamour to the reception. Photo: Emile Hendricks
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Go tlhoka kitso le boiphitlhelo go dira gore re utlise batho ba bangwe botlhoko re sa itse le go tlhaloganye se ba dikaneng le sona. Ke wena mojako wa botshelo jwa gago. Ga go sepe se se tla tsenang kgotsa sa tswa ntle le tetla ya gago. Se fe ope thata ya go laola boitumelo jwa gago le botshelo jwa gago. Fa motho a bua maaka ka wena, ga se bothata jwa gago, ke botha jwa motho yoo. Kgathalela go itumedisa le go kgatlhisa Modimo e seng batho. ) Mang kapa mang ya a batlang ho ngola kholomong ena, a ka ikopanya le Jabulani Dlamini ho 051-404-7910 kapa email: Jabulani.Dlamini@volksblad.com. ) Mongodi ha ana ho lefiwa. ) Where necessary Express edits some columns. – Ed.
29 November THE Tshabaku family invites family and friends to celebrate with them as they host a graduation party. This special event will be held at 10751, Extension 8, Bohlokong, Bethlehem, at 15:00. The family will appreciate your attendance. For information call Nomsa Tshabaku on 073-969-8458. 29 November The preparatory committee of the former Makabelane learners of Makabelane invite all former learners of the school from 1972 to 1994, including former teachers, to the reunion meeting and celebration to be held at the Makabelane High School in Qwaqwa.
The event will start at 10:00. Anyone reading this is requested to spread this message to former learners to make this event a success. For more information call Biza Mokena on 082-460-3292, Jonas Ramokhoase on 082-874-4721 or Louis Moahlodi on 082-5499921. 29 November Blackman Design presents the Black Diamond Picnic Affair. The event will take place at the Stanville Lifestyle Lounge. It will be from 12:00 until 06:00. Entrance to the event costs R50. For more information call Trevor Moabi on 063-141-8258, Bafana Nzimande on 073-633-2383 or Diego Barry on 061-404-6788. 30 November The Amadodana Ase Old Apostolic Faith Mission Church presents the Five Choirs Festival. This event will be held at the church, starting at 14:00. Admission will cost attendees of the festival R20.
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Appointment of a Panel of Suppliers for Supply, Delivery of Livestock Feed and Veterinary Services to Vrede Dairy Farm Free State Development Corporation hereby invites proposals for appointment of a panel of suppliers for supply and delivery of livestock feed and veterinary services to Vrede Dairy Farm. Compulsory briefing sessions: 21 November 2014 at 10:00 at Vrede Dairy Farm, 275 Krynaaus Lust, Vrede 9835 Closing date: 11 December 2014 at 12:00 Bid box: Free State Development Corporation, 33 Kellner Street, Westdene, Bloemfontein Technical enquiries: Quintin Blom, cell: 074 168 1818 or e-mail: quintin@vrededairy.co.za RFP enquiries: Eugene Ntsane, tel. (051) 400-0800 or e-mail: eugene@fdc.co.za Proposal documents will be available from 20 November 2014. A non-refundable bid deposit of R250.00 is payable for each bid document into the FDC account as follows: ABSA; Branch: 630 734; Account no: 0102 100 1771. Bidders are required to e-mail proof of deposit to procurement@fdc.co.za Proposals are to be completed in accordance with the conditions and proposal rules contained in the proposal documents. Supporting documents must be sealed and addressed and placed in the bid box indicated above before the closing time and date. The lowest or any proposal will not necessarily be accepted and the FDC reserves the right not to consider any proposal not suitably endorsed or comprehensively completed, as well as the right to accept a proposal as a whole or in part. The following information must be submitted together with the proposal document: • B-BBEE Certificate • Company profile • An original, valid Tax Clearance Certificate. Proposals will be opened at 12:00 on the closing date in public at FDC House, 33 Kellner Street, Bloemfontein. FDC reserves the right to reject any and all bids at any time. FDC urges clients and service providers to report any unethical behaviour to our Fraud Hotline: 0800 21 21 54. Human Communications 114304
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A win, but no medal
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} Tladi Moloi PHUTHADITJHABA. – Maureen Dladla (35) and Potso Khomo (31) are the new winners of the 2014 Setsing Super Spar Qwaqwa/ Golden Gate Half-marathon. Dladla and Khomo were crowned champions of the marathon that started in Golden Gate and finished at the Super Spar in Phuthaditjhaba on Saturday. The new champions came in to replace the 2013 champions, Chabeli Nyelimane from Botshabelo near Bloemfontein and Manti Mabizela from Qwaqwa. Nyelimane could not defend his title as he was taking part in the South African Championships while Mabizela was beaten hands down. The winners won a floating trophy, gold medals and R1 000 in cash. Apparently, Mpho Mokoena (30) from Bohlokong near Bethlehem was the winner of the marathon in the men’s division, but he was disqualified since he had taken part without registering. This gave Khomo, who came second, a chance to win the first spot even though he did not hit the ribbon with the chest. Express Eastern Free State was reliably informed that Mokoena had known that he had not been registered for the competition and that he would be disqualified should he win the race. He did not seem worried even when the tournament organisers told him to give the winner’s Coca-Cola towel to Khomo who came second. However, after the race Mokoena denied that he had taken part in the competition knowing that he had not been registered. “My coach told me that he had done everything for me. I was unaware that I was not registered. I was not hurt when they told me that my name was not on the list. I had to give the championship title to Khomo. These things happen in athletics,” he said. The interesting thing is Mokoena and the winner of the women’s division, Dladla, come from the same team, the Maluti Marathon Club from Bethlehem. Dladla was registered for the tournament. Khomo said that Mokoena had told him that he was just running for fun and that he had not regi stered. “I was surprised when he told me that he had not registered for the tournament. After he had told me that, I told myself that I should just close the gap between him and myself. “I knew that it would mean I would be the winner of the tournament,” said the athlete from Radius Park in Welkom. Khomo said he was, however, happy to win the race and added that it had been tough because he had not known the route well. “There are more hills, but I am sure that next year I’ll do better,” he said. Dladla said she regarded the race as the
DISQUALIFIED: Mpho Mokoena from Bohlokong near Bethlehem came first during the 2014 Setsing Super Spar Qwaqwa/Golden Gate Half-marathon, but he was disqualified due to not registering.
CHAMPION: Potso Khomo from Radius Park in Welkom, winner of the 2014 Setsing Super Spar Qwaqwa/Golden Gate Half-marathon in the men’s division. Photos: Tladi Moloi
‘I increased my pace when I was 17 km from the finish. After that I never looked back. I hope to come back next year to defend my title.’ – Maureen Dladla
WINNER: Maureen Dladla from Bohlokong near Bethlehem is the 2014 Setsing Super Spar Qwaqwa/Golden Gate Half-marathon champion in the women’s division. biggest in the Free State. She said winning was more than what she had expected. “I usually compete in longer distances. I have never run on that road before, but when other athletes started to up their pace I told myself that I should keep calm until they became tired. “I increased my pace when I was 17 km
from the finish. After that I never looked back. I hope to come back next year to defend my title,” she said. Ray Thakhudi, the head of communication: South African National Parks, said he was happy with the turnout and organisation and added that the participation showed that the competition was growing.
“It is the second time that we have presented this competition. “We want to connect with the community and this is one of the ways to bring them closer to us. “We are looking forward to making this one of the big marathons in the country,” he said.