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A HEARTBROKEN Thembi Canniban (44, middle), mother of the late Ayanda Canniban, with the picture of her son is sitting with Ntombi Moilwanyana (left) and Thoko Tshabalala. Photo: Tladi Moloi
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Parents say their only child wanted ‘to achieve great things’ } Tladi Moloi BETHLEHEM. – Scores of mourners joined the grief-stricken family of Ayanda Canniban (17) to bid a sad farewell to the murdered Bohlokong-born boy. Ayanda was laid to rest in Bohlokong, Bethlehem, on Saturday. He died at home in the early hours of Sunday morning a week ago after he had allegedly been stabbed to death on his way home from a party that learners had organised to celebrate the end of the examinations.
The late Ayanda was a gr. 11 learner of the Witteberg High School in Bethlehem. The school has issued his school reportcard with two distinctions but the young boy will never see a gr. 12 class. Thembi Canniban (44), his mother, described her son as a hard worker who always wanted to achieve great things. She said he was their friend who had always made them happy. “Our life will never be the same without Ayanda,” said the heartbroken mother. Thembi said Ayanda was her only child. She said she could not believe it when she
had received a call telling her that her only child had been stabbed. “I, together with his father and grandfather, rushed to the scene. When we got there, my child was lying helplessly on the ground. I touched him and kept calling his name. He was tired since he had lost much blood. He opened his eyes and closed them again,” she said. According to her, the boys who called her were walking behind her son when they saw him being grabbed by a group of about five men who took his Cavella shoes, cellphone and a jersey. His father
put Ayanda into the car and put him to bed while they were waiting for an ambulance that took a while to arrive. “He was still breathing when we arrived at home. His father and I were crying like children. It was even worse when the paramedics arrived and certified him dead,” he said. She said Ayanda had not been a child who had liked partying but on the fateful day he had gone out with his friends. ) Sgt. Mmako Mophiring, police spokesperson, said four arrests had been made.
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Hospice launches wellness clinic } Tladi Moloi BETHLEHEM. – The Golden Gateway Hospice in partnership with Total South Africa has recently launched a wellness clinic at the Golden Gateway Multi-Purpose Centre in Bohlokong near Bethlehem. The centre is aimed at expanding the services to the patients and community of Bohlokong. Marieta Thiele, the general manager at the Golden Gateway Hospice, said the clinic had been launched after they had realised that there was a great need for patients to visit clinics and that most of the clinics were overcrowded. “Patients sit there for hours and at times go home without being helped. We decided to launch the clinic in order to help community members. “They can come for HIV and Aids testing, TB screening and testing and they can weigh their babies,” she said. She said the clinic was not going to give medicine or injections. “We are grateful for what Total has done for us. If it weren’t for them we would not be able to do this. “If not for their funding, we could not have had the fund-raising projects to raise more money,” she said. She said because of the relationship they had with Total they would be able to expand their services. “The partnership will benefit our patients because they need a place where they can come for support – emotionally and physically,” she said. Thiele said the Hospice focused on terminally-ill patients. “We render home-care services. We also have a day-care centre for the children. We have a multi-purpose centre, a place where we look after children after school. “They come here and we give them a meal and also help them with home work. Our home-based carers visit
MARIETA THIELE, (right) the general manager at the Golden Gateway Hospice, and Pansy Mekwa, the Total South Africa general manager: strategy department, shake hands during the recent launch of the Wellness Clinic at the Golden Gateway Multi-Purpose Centre in Bohlokong near Bethlehem. Photo: Tladi Moloi patients to help them by doing the cooking, cleaning and washing.” Pansy Mekwa, the Total South Africa general manager: strategy department, said at Total they believed in strong communities and added that they strove to ensure that their operations worked hand in glove with the community. “We are hoping to build a strong community by launching the clinic. We saw the hospice as pivotal for the
community and as a support system for them. “In the long run they will depend on the hospice and they will participate in supporting each other,” she said. “The hospice has a vision and goals. We are involved in terms of helping them to see that vision realised through funds, to lend support and help them in any way possible,” she explained. She said they had assisted with the
maintenance of the building, roof repairs and the installation of the ceiling. Mekwa said it was not the first time they had assisted a community-based project. She said they had helped many in the past throughout the country. “We help in different ways. What we do is we listen to the community’s needs and help them from there on. We don’t tell them what they should do,” she said.
DA objects to budget adjustment THE DA in the Free State has objected to the Free State government’s budget adjustment tabled last week Wednesday in the Provincial Legislature. The adjustments came ahead of the expected allocations for the various provincial government departments during February and March 2015. David van Vuuren, the DA’s chief whip in the provincial legislature, cited objections regarding the adjustment of the budget, referring to the crises experienced by two departments, the Department of Health and Education. “The DA objects to the adjustment budget on the grounds that the people of the Free State are not getting value for money in terms of good governance, accountability and transparency as indicated in the National Department of Performance Monitoring and Evaluation’s annual Management Performance Assess-
ment Tool (MPAT) 2013-’14, which showed that the Free State had dropped five places, making the province the secondworst-governed province in the country. “Our two main concerns are with the Department of Health and the Department of Education. Both departments are struggling financially to meet their obligations due to massive accumulated accruals. “Accruals for Health tops almost R800 million and for Education a staggering R1,2 billion. Both the departments are functioning in the past, using resources in the current financial year to settle debt incurred from previous years. “We are also concerned that the Office of the Premier continues to receive additional funding. In this adjustment an additional R33,499 million has been appropriated to an already inflated allocation of R270 514 million.
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“The Office of the Premier is not a service delivery entity, yet more and more resources are made available for the convenience of Premier Ace Magashule. Over the last financial year the Office of the Premier regressed in its audit outcomes to a qualified audit,” said Van Vuuren. He raised serious concerns regarding the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development continuing to squander hundreds of millions of rands on unsuccessful projects like the Vrede Dairy Project. “We believe that these funds could be better utilised. The ANC-led Free State government under Magashule is unable to manage its finances appropriately as proven by the Auditor General’s (AG) annual reports for the 2013-’14 financial year. The AG reports show an increase of 87% in unauthorised expenditure amount-
ing to R470 million. Within the Department of Education unauthorised expenditure increased by 441% in one year totalling R427 million. Irregular expenditure came in at R2, 429 billion and in total the province lost almost R3 billion to questionable financial management practises,” said Van Vuuren. According to Van Vuuren, the provincial government could be stabilised if MEC for Finance, Elzabe Rockman, took immediate action. “Unless Rockman implements radical cost-cutting measures and adjusts resources appropriately, the Free State will very soon find itself bankrupt. “The Free State government cannot continue asking for additional funding if it does nothing to cut reckless spending, fight corruption and eradicate entrenched financial mismanagement,” said Van Vuuren.
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School bids teacher farewell } Thabo Mokoena
TSHESENG. – Stella Molefe (55) has bid teaching farewell. Molefe, whose farewell function took place last Wednesday at the Phofung Secondary School in the Tsheseng Village, Qwaqwa, served the Department of Education for 37 years. She taught at the Phofung Secondary School for 28 years and during that time became deputy principal. Prior to that, she taught at the Peace Town Primary School in KwaZulu-Natal. Those who worked with her and the learners who knew her could not hold back the tears. Phedi Keele, the former principal of the school, said Molefe should celebrate because she had lived up to her dream of giving a black child a diamond (education). “She arrived here in 1986. I decided to give her the geography department to look after. She did good work, and the results were good,” he said. Keele said Molefe was a hard worker. “She was so good and believe me when I say everyone enjoyed working with her,” he said. Molefe said she was happy to celebrate with her colleagues, but the saddest part was leaving. “I want to thank all the staff I worked with and am grateful for their trust in
GOODBYE: Teachers and learners of the Phofung Secondary School in the Tsheseng Village in Qwaqwa say their farewells to the aging Stella Molefe who was the deputy principal of the school. Photo: Thabo Mokoena me. “I also want to thank them for the lessons they had taught me,” she added. She said if one wanted to be a good leader you had to be a good follower.
“When I arrived here I did not know Sotho, but they accommodated me even during the staff meetings and I could follow them. “The Phofung Secondary School has
become my second home and I would like to thank everyone who planned this party for me, it means a lot. “Let us not forget to involve God in our plans,” concluded Molefe.
Christmas comes early for villagers
} Tladi Moloi MAKGOLOKOENG. – A total of 50 families received an early Christmas gift on Friday thanks to the Masibonisaneni Sonke Project and the Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality. The non-profit organisation in partnership with the district municipality donated blankets, shoes, clothes and groceries to the families of the Makgolokoeng Village near Harrismith. Collen Charlie, the project manager, told Express Eastern Free State that they had invited the district municipality to help them give something to the Kgolokoe community. “I am happy, because they did not disappoint us. “We are keen to strengthen our relationship with the mayor, Malefi Vilakazi. “The project shows our belief that together we can change the lives of the people of our community,” he said. He said they saw it fit to give the kids new shoes for Christmas. “Some of those families would not have money to buy new clothes for the children, but I am sure it would be better to have something on that day and in this case it happens to be the shoes,” he said. Charlie said they would keep on hunting for more sponsors to assist them so that they could reach more people.
Vilakazi said she was happy to be part of the donation. “We are very blessed to have projects such as these that are striving to change the lives of our people,” she said. She said she was touched by the living conditions she had witnessed in the village. “I am going to come back before Christmas to give more. “I will be visiting all the farm areas to donate Christmas gifts to the children around Thabo Mofutsanyana,” Vilakaze said. Emily Selepe, one of the beneficiaries, said: “I am happy about the donation. Charlie has been helpful to us and I wish God can protect him so that he can still help us more.”
THE Masibonisaneni Sonke Project and the Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality donated gifts to the families of the Makgolokoeng Village. From the left are, front: Skholo Khoza, Bongane Twala, Nomvula Lephoto, Mantwa Motloung, Sandisiwe Lephoto and Nkosana Twala; back: Moeketsi Mokoena (Tshiame Youth Club), Collen Charlie (Masibonisaneni Sonke project manager), Malefi Vilakazi (mayor), Maria Motaung, Paulos Moloi (chief of the Makgolokoeng Village), Emily Selepe and Cathrine Charlie. Photo: Tladi Moloi
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Plenty to see in these parks
Celebrate ten years TEFO AND OLGA HATLA with their three daughters and friends during their recent ten-year anniversary celebration, which was held at the Graceland Lodge near Bethlehem.
SANParks’ Northern Region invites you to come and experience the diversity and uniqueness of this magnificent region with three different national parks located in very different areas. Savannah grasslands at the Golden Gate Highlands National Park, mountainous landscapes at the Marakele National Park and being able to see three countries and two rivers collide at the Mapungubwe National Park and World Heritage Site are some of the experiences that will make your festive season one to remember for a long time. About 70 km east of Musina in Limpopo lies the world-renowned Mapungubwe National Park and World Heritage Site, which is the ideal location for those interested in the park’s wildlife and birds, to those in search of serenity, identity and the extraordinary history of the heritage site. Mapungubwe Hill, where the first African kingdom in Southern Africa existed, is found in this very park. Activities in this park include game drives, a visit to the Mapungubwe Hill and worldclass interpretive centre where the golden rhino is found, and making a turn at the confluence is always the cherry on the top for this park. Still in Limpopo, just less than three
hours’ drive from Pretoria and only 12 km out of the town of Thabazimbi, lies the Marakele National Park. This park, as its Tswana name suggests, has become a “place of sanctuary” for an impressive variety of wildlife due to its location in the transitional zone between the dry western and moist eastern regions of South Africa. This park, which stretches over 68 000 ha, offers visitors the prospects of spotting all of Africa’s Big Five. The Eastern Free State prides itself in what has become known as the jewel of the Free State. The Golden Gate Highlands National Park is situated close to the tourism town of Clarens. This park is where visitors can experience fun activities such as visiting the Basotho Cultural Village, horse-riding, hiking and many others. The park boasts of a hotel as part of its esteemed accommodation. Victor Mokoena, regional marketing and tourism manager, said: “We are more than ready to host tourists from all walks of life at any of our national parks. Our staff members will be working tirelessly to ensure that our guests leave with a great experience.” He added: “All we request from the tourists is for them to observe the rules in the park so that they enjoy an incident-free holiday.”
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FROM the left are Masingoaneng Ramakatsa, Refilwe Monisi, Nomsa Mohasa, Olga Hatla, Nthabiseng Mokoena, Agnes Mohasa and Lerato Mokoena during the recent ten-year anniversary of Olga and Tefo Hatla of Panorama near Bethlehem.
FROM the left are Tshokolo Makhalemele, Piet Litshibana, Koena Mokoena, Tefo Hatla, Irvin Gibson, Simon Litshibana and Mahaila Motaung. They jump in celebration of the ten-year anniversary of Olga and Tefo Hatla. Photos: Supplied
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IN any situation there are always two sides to a story. Somebody said even a flat pancake has two sides. In Latin they call it the audi alteram partem rule. Give the other person an opportunity to make presentations and to convince you otherwise. Therefore before making any decision, even if you think it is best for the person affected, hear that person out first. Listen to the other person even more so where the decision may be detrimental to him or her. Before you judge, tell the person what the charges are, give him or her time to prepare, give that person an opportunity to be represented and to call witnesses who can support their case. As we have seen with the recent celebrity criminal cases, a person must be given an opportunity to cross-examine. This will enable you to make a fair decision. When preparing for a case you may need documents which will help you to prove your case. If you are accused without being given the time to prepare yourself, you may be at a disadvantage. Witnesses are also important to tell what they know and/or to interpret what is happening and give expert advice. In any case there are always experts challenging each other in interpreting what has happened. For example, in a car crash two people who are eyewitnesses may not have seen the same thing. When you look at these cars, you sometimes cannot say with certainty what happened. Which direction was car A travelling in? Sometimes they are facing the
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Advocate Kuni Ditira Author same direction. Did the pole jump in front of the car? Therefore call expert witnesses to advise you. Unfortunately, as people we read a closed book. We only look at the cover and conclude. We listen to gossip and hearsay and base our decisions on that. We accuse and decide that people are guilty without listening to their side. We are partial and biased and make unfair decisions. We call people names when they are not able to answer for themselves. People can just have a perception that people like you behave in a certain way. For example, that beautiful people are stupid or intelligent people are arrogant, etc. So even before they take time to know you or give you an opportunity to say your say, you are condemned. Somebody told me that if people are accusing you unfairly, just know that your light shines brighter than theirs and they acknowledge your value but they are just not big enough to say it lest they are exposed. ) For any contributions to this column, send your piece that is no longer than 500 words to to Jabulani.Dlamini@volksblad.com or call 051-404-7910.
Unfortunately as people we read a closed book. We only look at the cover and conclude. We listen to gossip and hearsay and base our decisions on that. We accuse and decide that people are guilty without listening to their sides. We are partial and biased and make unfair deci sions. We call people names when they are not able to answer for themselves.
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GROUP O BLOOD is often in greater demand than other blood groups, which is why the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) encourages Group O blood donors to donate regularly. Here are some reasons for this: ) Group O blood can usually be given to patients of other ABO blood groups. The reason is that the red cells in type O blood have neither antigen A nor antigen B. In medical emergencies, when urgent blood transfusions are required, there may be little time to determine a patient’s blood type. Group O negative blood then comes to the rescue, as it can safely be transfused to patients of other blood groups. ) Group O blood saves the lives of newborns. Babies born with blood disorders may also require immediate blood transfusions in order to save their lives. In some cases difficulties may occur in determining the blood groups of these infants. Group O blood is therefore important in supplying this ongoing need. Babies also need “fresher” blood than other patients. Red blood cells stored for up to 42 days can be transfused to most adult patients. Only blood less than five days old may be used for transfusion to newborn infants, or in exceptional cases when babies require transfusions while still in the womb. ) Patients in need of a blood transfusion as part of their medical treatment rely on blood donors of all blood groups to donate safe blood regularly.
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These 21 will compete for crown THE Miss South Africa 2015 semi-finalists – who are in line to compete for the Miss South Africa title at Sun City on 29 March next year – were announced by Sun International. It was also announced that the partnership with 2014 headline sponsor, Cell C, has been so successful that the mobile operator has signed a three-year contract with the pageant which will run until 2017. The winner will follow in the footsteps of reigning queen, Rolene Strauss, who is in London to compete at the Miss World Pageant on 14 December. The event will be broadcast on SABC3 at 16:00. Three of the 24 semi-finalists
were disqualified after it was revealed that they had visible tattoos, which is against the rules of the competition. The three are Kelly Davids, Altina Vries and Aseza Matanzima. The remaining 21 semi-finalists are Busi Mahlangu, Mpumalanga, Chanelle Sardinha, Gauteng, Danelle de Wet, Western Cape, Gugulethu Banda, Gauteng, Iman Sheik, KwaZulu-Natal, Kim Wentzel, Gauteng, Liesl Laurie, Gauteng, Melissa Kock, Western Cape, Nicole Lamberts, Western Cape, Nompumelelo Maduna, Gauteng, Rachelle Gietzen, Western Cape, Refilwe Mthimunye, Gauteng, Roxanne Zeller, Gauteng, Safiyah Vally, Gauteng, Shane Naidoo, Gauteng,
Sihle Makhanya, KwaZulu-Natal, Tara-Leigh Coetzee, Western Cape, Tarryn Kim Cornelius, Western Cape, Taryn Morris, Western Cape, Thenjiwe Masondo, Gauteng, and Tsakane Mangwane, Gauteng. Their list of credentials is impressive: Many have completed or are studying for degrees, one is a qualified speech, language and hearing therapist, a second is studying to become an engineer while another, like Strauss, is a fourth-year medical student. Alison McKie, group manager: marketing at Sun International, said the company had embarked on an incredible journey last year that changed the concept of
the Miss South Africa pageant. Sun International, long-time licence holders of the Miss South Africa title, along with Cell C, decided that the pageant needed an exciting makeover in order to be relevant to a contemporary South Africa. “This was achieved this year,” McKie said, “and we are now moving to bigger and better things.” Cell C’s new three-year contract with the Miss South Africa Pageant is in line with their Believe Manifesto and on-going strategy to empower women. “Cell C believes that by supporting initiatives like Miss SA and our Cell C Take a Girl Child to Work Day, we create opportunities and inspire young
South African women and support the development of strong inspirational role models,” said Suzette van der Merwe, executive: commercial communications. The Miss South Africa Pageant has become part of South African life since the first contest in 1956. Doing good and leaving a legacy is an integral part of the Miss South Africa philosophy. The winner will be the spokesperson for the Cell C Take a Girl Child to Work Day and will endeavour to raise funds for girl children from disadvantaged backgrounds to further their studies. The ten finalists will be revealed early next year as the build-up to the event continues.
THE Miss South Africa 2015 semi-finalists – who are in line to compete for the Miss South Africa title at Sun City on 29 March next year – were revealed by Sun International.
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Don’t let drinking drive away your passion ALMOST half of South African men are likely to experience problems in the bedroom because of boozing. A survey conducted by Pharma Dynamics, a generics pharmaceutical firm specialising in men’s sexual health, among others, found that 44% of South African men could be at risk of erectile dysfunction (ED) as a result of excessive drinking. Clinical studies suggest that three or more standard alcoholic drinks per week significantly impair erectile function and sexual satisfaction. A sobering thought, since more than 31% of South African males already consume over and above five standard glasses of alcohol per week and 13% toss back at least three glasses a week on a regular basis. According to the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) latest report on alcohol and health, South Africa has the highest alcohol consumption rate in Africa and one of the highest in the world, which doesn’t bode well for a healthy sex life. And with the party season almost in full swing in homes,
offices, restaurants and bars throughout the country, so too willalcoholic drinks be flowing more freely than usual. Tumi Motsei, spokesperson for Pharma Dynamics, says this doesn’t necessarily mean men need to cut back completely, but it is important to remember that sex and alcohol are a delicate balancing act. “Even though a few drinks kick in the mood, it doesn’t improve performance. Men who are under the influence of alcohol may feel more sexual, more willing and have a stronger desire to seek out a sexual experience, but alcohol actually hampers your sexual performance. The liver can only break down the amount of alcohol in about one standard-size drink an hour, so regularly drinking more than that means that toxins from alcohol can build up in your body and affect your organs, including those involved in sex. Men who are dependent on alcohol have a 60% to 70% chance of suffering from sexual problems,” says Motsei. Alcohol abuse is also the leading cause of erectile dysfunction, which currently affects four
in every ten South African men – young and old. Motsei warns that men with ED are twice as likely to have a heart attack, 10% more likely to have a stroke and 20% more likely to be admitted to hospital with heart failure. “In fact, impotence is an early warning sign that cardiovascular disease (CVD) may be looming. ED caused by narrowed arteries commonly develops years before any symptoms or problems of CVD, hypertension or diabetes become apparent. “Even though popular medications such as PDE5-inhibitors have been described as ‘magic pills’ that will allow erections to take place spontaneously, it is important to understand that ED is a complex condition that should be tackled by modifying one’s lifestyle first and foremost. This means cutting back on alcohol and smoking, while following a healthy diet and exercise routine,” she says. But if you’re at a bash and there’s social pressure to drink, it can be difficult to cut back. Motsei suggests several good ways to reduce the impact of alcoholic
drinks, especially this time of year when parties abound. 1. Try to eat something high in protein or fat first, then wait 15 minutes before drinking. These foods line the stomach and sponge up the alcohol, slowing its absorption. 2. Dilute your drinks with lots of ice and water to lower the concentration of alcohol. 3. Stay away from carbonated mixes as these speed the absorption of alcohol because the bubbles create pressure that pushes the liquid through the stomach wall. 4. Wine and beer are absorbed less rapidly than hard liquor because they contain non-alcohol-
ic substances that slow absorption. 5. Avoid salty snacks since they increase thirst which will encourage you to drink more and faster. “Don’t let alcohol spoil your holiday sex or even next year’s or the next decade’s sexual activity,” says Motsei. “If you’ve experienced a lack of sexual desire, premature ejaculation, relationship problems, or erectile dysfunction because of mixing alcohol and sex, consider making an appointment with your doctor and/or re-evaluating your lifestyle.” ) Issued by Lange360 Strategic Communications on behalf of Pharma Dynamics.
‘Even though a few drinks kick in the mood, it doesn’t improve performance. Men who are under the influence of alcohol may feel more sexual, more willing and have a stronger desire to seek out a sexual experi ence, but alcohol actually hampers your sexual performance.’ – Tumi Motsei
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Evictions a sign of trouble SELLO LENKA, Bohlokong, Bethlehem: THERE is an English saying: It never rains, but it pours. Recent evictions from farms has proven to be more heinous and viral, more problematic than the ebola pandemic. We recently heard about the eviction of black people from a farm which they had been living on for many years. They had to part with everything they had cultivated and worked hard for. A while ago government announced the broad-based land claim process with the Department of Land Affairs to encourage those who had been dispossessed of their right to land. We are expecting a rather bothersome trend of previously disadvantaged black communities being forcefully removed from their land. Either through dubious bureaucratic manipulation by those who claim to have bought the land from non-existent ghost owners or directly implicating local municipalities. Four young children aged 5, 7, 9 and 13 reportedly burnt to death on a farm near Fouriesburg which is approximately 44 km from Bethlehem in the Eastern Free State. The cause of the fire is still uncertain, but it is believed to be arson as a result of warring parties fighting for ownership of the farm. Not long after their funeral, a certain black South African male living in Qwaqwa emerged out of the
blue claiming to have bought the farm from a certain Charles Gold in 2011. Surprisingly when this ensued no proof of purchase could be given to the resident magistrate of Fouriesburg where the eviction order application had initially been lodged. The ruling was in favour of the applicant who out of nowhere appeared to have a title deed which had never existed before – especially seeing that Gold could not be traced. The principal respondent in this case, Matlhoriso Annaglad Mofokeng, who had lived with her late husband and children on the farm for more than 30 years, was forced to seek the intervention of the Public Protector and whoever could be of assistance to expose the social ills brought about by the injustices of the legal fraternity and administrative structures . Suffice it to say justice delayed, is justice denied. People have been promised alternative dwellings and compensation for their land in the past but this incident is one of many. This is exactly the type of democratic dispensation which we have been fighting and struggling against for decades.
Perception so valid, loyalty is astonishing MLANJENE JOHN RADEBE, Tshiame C, Harrismith: THOKO THOKAZA Thokozile nguwe Thabile, Yaz’ uZolile unesizotha ngoba uZola no Zalani bonwabile, UNwabisa noLonwabo banxamile, Banembeko, phofu ndizithobile; Ngo kuba uXolani noXolile ubaxolele uXolisile, phofu; Ndizonyamezela . . . Thoko thokaza Thokozile, nguwe Thabisile;
Vuya Vuyo ngoba uVuyelwa noVuyani banxamile, This tale is so magnificent, prolific vision set ideals; I submit conducive relevant pragmatics, It is my Ideal to die for, choice to heal my brain and let my Mind be dedicated and smart. I call upon perfect peace, My vision is so divinely matured, my charisma provides revelation. O! Lord, this is my daily bread. Thoba inhliziyo yam’ Thobani
ngo kuba uThobile UThobekile, Ek is baie bly, hierdie begeerte sal wees geloof; Ek praat aan wysheid, God praat vir Thandekile, Thandiwe, Thando, Thandi en Thandeka; hulle sal wees baie geloof. My Heer, Ek is baie genot; Zola noZolile, Lonwabo noXolile; Ek sal wag vir vrede. The divine vision is set to magnify the mission. I honour the authority, Amen
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Memories are made on this beach UMHLANGA. – Whether you prefer baking in the hot summer sun or basking under the umbrellas in the cool breezy shade, an action-packed holiday awaits you at the Umhlanga Main Beach this December. The Umhlanga Summer Festival 2014 starts off with the Lizzard Hurricane Surf Pro which takes place on 13 and 14 December. Pro Surfers from all around South Africa come to this very popular event which is hosted by Umhlanga’s Wave Wizards Surf Club in association with the KwaZulu-Natal Surfing Association. Young novices from five years old are welcome to surf with their dads in the Ballie’s Division. There will be both short and long boarders taking part. For more information visit www.hurricanesurf.net.
And the exciting Just Juice holiday programme begins. Beach lovers of all ages from tiny tots to grannies will be treated to a host of great free entertainment including volleyball, beach Olympics, dancing, games, Miss/Mr Umhlanga, promenade walks, soccer, face-painting, tug-of-war and lots more. Gorgeous bikini-clad girls will be handing out chilled refreshing Just Juice to quench that hot summer thirst. Sunday, 14 December, will also see the Jockey Trail Run/Walk which will start and finish on the Millennium Stage at the Umhlanga Main Beach. Trail enthusiasts will have the option of 5 km, 12 km or 18 km to choose from. To register visit www.roag.co.za. Spar Umhlanga will also be hosting a couple of days of packed beach entertain-
ment providing big hampers for lucky winners. The Ocean Heroes Surf Ironman Series will be presented on many of the afternoons. On Thursday, 18 December, at 18:30 the Umhlanga Village will be brought alight by the harmonious sounds of Shelley McClain and her choir at the Carols by Candlelight. Visitors are encouraged to bring a gift for underprivileged children. Adds chairman of Umhlanga Tourism,
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Show you love the skin you’re in WOMEN have long struggled with recognising their own beauty and accepting their imperfections. Photographer Tankiso Tank Khumalo and Tellen Management are committed to creating a society that celebrates women in their many forms whether curvaceous or slim; light or dark skinned. “Women tend to be hard on themselves when it comes to the way they look. “They worry about whether they are too dark or too light, too thin or too fat, whether their hair is long enough or too short. “Skin is for women of different skin tones and body shapes, different weave lengths and different natural hairstyles. “It is about showing women that what they think are flaws are often what make them stand out and what make them beautiful. “Skin is about being comfortable in your own skin regardless of what society says,” Khumalo explained. Skin is a ten-week long campaign aimed at encouraging real women to share their stories of overcoming their imperfections and growing to accept and love themselves. Every Friday on www.photographyfriday.tumblr.com a different woman or women will appear in a series of
‘Women tend to be hard on themselves when it comes to the way they look. They worry about whether they are too dark or too light, too thin or too fat, whether their hair is long enough or too short.’ X Tankiso Khumalo photographs highlighting their past insecurities and telling their story of how these insecurities were overcome. Khumalo is a Qwaqwa-born photographer who picked up a camera by chance and realised it “allows me to see the world from all angles and see what many would not ordinarily see with their naked eye”. These skills were honed and PhotographyFriday was born. Khumalo has worked with musician Donald, The Repertoires (the stars of Vuzu’s reality show Running with the Reps), DJ Zinhle, Minnie Dlamini, Nandi Mngoma and Pearl Modiadie.
THESE budding boxers represented the Free State in different divisions at this year’s South African National Boxing Organisation (Sanabo) Cadet Boxing Championships staged recently at the Kopano Indoor Sports Centre in Thabong, Welkom. They are from the left Palesa Nkoanyane (girls 34 kg), Katleho Khoako (boys 40 kg), Mpolokeng Tutubala (girls 46 kg), Boitumelo Mahlatsi (girls 39 kg) and Matshisi Yamkela (boys 36 kg). Photo: Teboho Setena
Budding boxers excel SHOWING confidence, the Free State Cadet Boxing team of boys and girls between the ages of 13 and 15 scooped nine medals at this year’s South African National Boxing Organisation (Sanabo) tournament staged recently in Welkom. The squad’s performance earned the province the fourth position overall out of the nine provinces which took part in the five-day event. The tournament is a
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Zola, others do CSA proud } Ruan Bruwer “A FEATHER in the cap for Free State Cricket, not just for myself.” Zola Thamae, who was named the Administrator of the Year at the South African Sports Awards held at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg on 30 November, says she is very humbled by and grateful for the award. “I am what I am because of other people who believe in me,” she says. Thamae, the first female president in the history of South African Cricket, made an immediate impression after being chosen in August last year. The period in which judging was done, stretched from October 2013 to October 2014. “This is a very prestigious award to receive. What this also says to me is that I can do more. “One often only gets recognised after one is dead, so it is great to receive this while I am still alive.” The trophy will be on display in her house, but she first had to take it to work because her colleagues wanted to see it. According to her, she did not experience extra pressure when she started working in a male-dominated sport. “I worked very closely with my predecessor, Leon Crawley, who showed me around.
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‘We take great pride in the achievements of these individuals and I extend our heartiest congratulations to all of them on behalf of the CSA family.’ – Haroon Lorgat, CSA chief executive Also, as the vice-president (for four years) I could start to prepare myself.” Thamae has come a long way in Free State Cricket. She started there in 1996. In 2007 she became the first woman to serve on the board of Cricket South Africa. From 2004 to 2009 she acted as the manager of the Protea Women’s Cricket team. “I would say in my first 15 months I put an emphasis on youth cricket and transformation.” Meanwhile, Cricket South Africa (CSA) has congratulated Thamae, its players and administrators – both past and present – who were also honoured at the awards function. They include Ray Mali, former CSA and International Cricket Council (ICC) president, AB de Villiers, the Castle Lager Proteas One Day International (ODI) captain, and the South African u.19 team that won the ICC Cricket World Cup u.19 title earlier this year. Mali received the Steve Tshwete Lifetime Achievement Award, while De Villiers and the u.19 team walked away with the Ministerial Excellence Award and the Team of the Year Award respectively. “We take great pride in the achievements of these individuals and I extend our heartiest congratulations to all of them on behalf of the CSA family,” Haroon Lorgat, CSA chief executive, says. “As we reach the end of the year we can reflect on and be proud of the many good things that have happened across so many areas of our operations. “With the South African season now in full swing we can look forward to further highlights with the arrival of the West Indies team in the country for their full-length tour across all three formats, the final of the Ram Slam T20 Challenge for our franchises and our desire to
TOP AWARD: Nokuzola Thamae, president of Free State Cricket, was honoured with the Administrator of the Year Award at the 2014 South African Sports Awards. Photo: Supplied achieve success at next year’s ICC World Cup in Australasia. “These are indeed exciting and vibrant
times for South African cricket.” ) For more sports stories, visit www.express-news.co.za.