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THE United Kingdom (UK) delegates, specifically of the New College Stamford, recently visited the Maluti TVET College in Phuthaditjhaba, Qwaqwa. In the photo the Maluti TVET College management pose with the New College Stamford management. From the left are Izett van Heerden (Maluti TVET College deputy principal: student support), Kehilwe Manzini (Maluti TVET College deputy principal: corporate), Motlalepula Tsotetsi (Maluti TVET College deputy principal: academics), April Carrol (New College Stamford principal), Gary McPartland (director of learning:creative and technical industries at the New College Stamford) and Bobby Upple (director of East Midlands Further Education Council (EMFEC) and ABC Awards) at the Kwetlisong TVET College in Qwaqwa. Photo: Tladi Moloi
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Partnership between Maluti and Stamford to the benefit of both
} Tladi Moloi PHUTHADITJHABA. – The management of the Maluti Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College is hoping to secure a partnership with the New College Stamford in the United Kingdom (UK). This comes after representatives of the college visited the Maluti TVET’s Qwaqwa campus for three days starting on 11 February. According to April Carrol, the New College Stamford principal,
they visited Maluti because they wanted to learn about the South African experience. She added they wanted a knowledge exchange programme so that the South African college principal, students and the staff could learn from them. “We are trying to develop a mutually beneficial partnership,” she said. Carrol said through the partnership their original proposal was to focus on construction. “However, we are going to look at everything Maluti does and we
may choose different curriculum areas to focus on, such as Hospitality or Tourism – areas which are important in our strategic focus in the UK. The benefits would be sharing good practice because I think there are things to be learnt from both sides. “We focus a lot on the students’ experience and the quality of learning and we focus on developing the students’ employability skills. We don’t want the students to have technical skills only, but also to be able to communicate
and be able to work as a team,” she said. She said they had chosen Maluti because there were a lot of similarities between Maluti and the New College Stamford. “They want to be the college of choice and we also want that. Our mission is all-around excellence. After our visit we will be giving the presentation to the British Council to indicate the areas we think we could work in together,” she said. She said she hoped the student exchange programme would take
place in the near future and that students of the college could visit the UK. Motlalepula Tsotetsi, the Maluti TVET College deputy principal: academics, said the students would surely benefit should the partnership continue. “We will share our best practices with the UK. We looked at construction the last time we spoke to them. After going around all the colleges, however, we thought about continuing with construction or a subject that they thought might be better.”
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FROM the left are Maj. Gen. Eric Gela of the Parkroad Cluster in Bloemfontein, Col Piet Maree and Grace Mofokeng of Old Mutual, sponsors of the trophies to the SAPS.
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Police rewarded for good service BOHLOKONG. – The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Free State recently awarded trophies and certificates to the bestperforming police stations in the province. The event was held at the Bohlokong Youth Centre. The awards are held quarterly to reward police for excellence in service delivery. The purpose of the event is to celebrate hardworking police stations, units and clusters who are serving the people by combatting crime and attending to complaints of the community. Sgt Mmako Mophiring, police spokesperson, said the fourth award ceremony would be held at Vrede around June. He said the awards were the brain child of Major-General Moeketsi Sempe, deputy provincial commissioner of operations in the Free State. Honours are bestowed in the following categories: Community Service Centre, Specialised Unit: 10111, Highway Patrol, Mounted Unit and K9, Component Efficiency (individuals) and Cluster Stations. The Bethlehem Police Station was awarded a trophy for being the best community service centre in attending to complaints. They scored 76%. Reitz obtained five stars in both operational and component efficiency. In the category for specialised units, Villiers received a trophy for best highway patrol unit. Harrismith came third in the same category. Caledonspoort Port of Entry, situated at Fouriesburg, was recognised as the best and safest port. The Bethlehem Public Order Policing Unit scored the first position for ensuring
that the community of Harrismith did not damage businesses or schools during a recent march over electricity theft at Tshiame and Makgolokweng. Tjhetane Mofokeng, the executive mayor of the Dihlabeng Local Municipality, acknowledged the good work police managers were doing to encourage and boost the morale of members serving the community. He indicated that crime was affecting the community in a negative way. “We should not delay to honour members and encourage them to combat crime. The crime has declined in Rosendal and Clarens which is good because they are our tourist centres. “I am also concerned about crime in Bethlehem and Paul Roux - cases such as assaults, stock theft and housebreakings. “I want the community to have confidence in the SAPS. We will prevail in the fight against crime and there shall be peace, security and comfort as set out in the Freedom Charter,” he said. In his speech, Sempe said: “My intention is to further ignite the fire and the passion in us to destroy the fields of the criminals and utterly demolish their criminal networks. “To fertilise our dream of turning the Free State into a policing model for South Africa and to eventually live in a safer South Africa by 2030, is what keeps us marching on. “It is a dream which captured our imagination from its conception, because we know the end of anything is better than its beginning. We begin a journey with the end in mind. Yes, we are on a journey to a safer South Africa,” Sempe said.
LADYSMITH. – The members of the portfolio committee of the Department of Public Enterprises recently embarked on an oversight visit to the Ingula Project. The site visit entailed a demonstration of the construction progress and deliberations on key developments within the new building site. Zola Tsotsi, the Eskom chairperson, said the primary objective was to demonstrate their construction progress and to allow members of the committee to experience the various construction components on site. The Ingula team utilised six hours for a PowerPoint presentation, live demonstration of construction progress and description of milestones. Each member was afforded an opportunity to comprehend the various technical aspects of construction and to ask questions during the site tour. Dan Marokane, the Eskom acting chief executive officer (CEO), stated that it was imperative for the Eskom business to inform and update their stakeholders about their new building progress. “We are proactively dealing with our current energy challenges and we endeavour to keep all our stakeholders informed and aware of capacity con-
straints and status,” he said. Prior to being driven to the Bramhoek Dam and the main underground works, the delegation received a safety induction. Once safely underground, the delegation was escorted to the machine hall east, bottom incline, machine hall, tailrace outlet and generator transformer unit 3. Unit 3 was the main focus of the visit because it is the first unit that will be commissioned on site. Finally, the order of proceedings culminated with the serving of lunch, a question and answer session and captivating closing remarks by honourable member Zukiswa Rantho and the Eskom chairperson. Rantho remarked that it was an amazing trip for them as political representatives and members of parliament. “This project is worldclass and extraordinary. “Being underground and witnessing the actual construction of this pumped storage scheme has empowered us to make informed statements and decisions regarding the current and future energy needs of this country. “We now can truly contextualise and offer relevant solutions to our energy challenges.”
THE members of the portfolio committee on Public Enterprises recently embarked on an oversight visit to the Ingula Project. Photo: Supplied
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New facilities for Kroonstad schools
THREE schools in Kroonstad, namely Thakameso Combined, the Ntha and Phomolong Primary Schools, boast new-look facilities. These facilities include three classrooms and renovated ablution facilities and a centre for gr. R. All of these are the result of a private-public partnership between the Kagiso Shanduka Trust and the Free State Department of Education. The Thakameso Combined School received a fully-resourced library, Ntha Primary received three classrooms and renovated ablution facilities, while the Phomolong Primary School got a gr. R facility for the early childhood programme. “The most profound and most significant learning in this partnership is that sustainable change in our schools can only be achieved by working together,” said deputy president of South Africa and chairman of the Shanduka Foundation, Cyril Ramaphosa. The Free State Education MEC, Tate Makgoe, said collaborative interventions
were imperative for the rapid growth of the province. “They improve the quality of education and boost long-term sustainable development in our communities.” The partnership with the Free State Department of Education is aimed at offering a holistic whole-school development model that includes curriculum development for teachers, learner support in critical learning areas and social wellbeing that addresses the health and social needs of vulnerable learners. Besides the infrastructure investment, over 1 300 teachers of 97 schools have benefitted in the two districts, Fezile Dabi and Motheo, with over 70 600 learners reached. In line with the initiative, about 16 000 learners have had their eyesight tested, with over 530 learners receiving prescribed spectacles. In March 2013 the trust signed an agreement with the Free State Department of Education to work together in 428 schools in the Fezile Dabi and Motheo Districts.
FROM the left are Herbert Tate Makgoe, Free State MEC for Education,Cyril Ramaphosa, deputy president and Kagiso Trust chairman, and Rev. Frank Chikane who handed over facilities to three schools in Kroonstad recently.
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PHUTHADITJHABA. – The quest for producing well-grounded, excellent and prolific teachers at the University of the Free State (UFS) is bearing fruit. Numerous accolades have over the years been bestowed on some of the UFS Qwaqwa Campus’s finest graduates. “For us as the faculty, it is gratifying and rewarding to learn about the achievements of our students,” Dr Dipane Hlalele, assistant dean in the Faculty of Education at the UFS, said. “These achievements do not only validate our efforts, but inspire us as well.” Hlalele also said that in the recent past the faculty at the Qwaqwa Campus had experienced an increase in the enrolment for teacher training. “Numbers in our initial teacher education programmes have grown in leaps and bounds and we produce some of the best teachers in the country. “We are proud to say that on graduation day our students receive at least two things: their qualifications as well as entry into the teaching profession,” Hlalele added. Hlalele referred to the likes of Nape Motloung whose excellent Mathematics results at Botshabelo’s Lefikeng High School had placed him as the top Mathematics teacher in the Free State. Motloung’s consistent excellent results have also placed his school in the top ten of the best-performing schools in Mathematics. This has also won his school
PAYING some of the shining stars a courtesy visit at the Lekgulo Senior Secondary School were Dr Dipane Hlalele, assistant dean of the Faculty of Education (second from the right) and Dr Lekhooe Letsie (left), senior lecturer at the School of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology Education. With them are from the left Mary Khanya, Lekgulo principal, Thabo Mohapi, Lehlohonolo Khanye, Mthobisi Khumalo, Yvonne Tsotetsi and Tebello Tshabalala. Photo: Supplied R100 000 from the Free State Department of Education. At yet another Qwaqwa school, Sekgutlong Secondary, Malefetsane Mokomotoane’s Mathemat-
ics results over the years have earned him a runner-up prize in the category of excellence in teaching Mathematics during the 2014 National Teachers
Awards. The event was hosted by Minister Angie Motshekga. “I am proud to have had 98% of my learners passing Mathematics
with ten distinctions,” said an elated Mokomotoane, who has just been appointed principal of the Selelekela Secondary School in Qwaqwa.
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Spreading the love at centre THE children of the Jabulani Daycare Centre in Bethlehem celebrated Valentine’s Day with their teachers on Friday (13/02). The centre accommodates children aged zero to five years.
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THE Social Development personnel of Bethlehem during their Valentine’s Day celebration.
BLOEMFONTEIN. – Sizwe Mbalo, the acting speaker of the Free State Legislature, is expected to lead the official opening of the Free State Legislature on Tuesday (24/02). This event will allow for the tabling of the State of the Province Address (Sopa) by the honourable Ace Magashule, the premier of the province. The Sopa is an important occasion for the people of the
province to hear about and interact with the government’s plan of action for the year ahead. The Sopa is expected to cover all important areas relating to service delivery and socio-economic issues in line with priorities as set out by the fifth administration. The Sopa programme starts at 08:00 at the University of the Free State’s (UFS) Vista Campus in Church Street, Bloemfontein.
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I WOULD like to congratulate Kedibone Molefe with her engagement. I wish you all the best, dear. – Matieho Mlangeni, Bluegumbosch, Qwaqwa.
DIEKETSENG MSIMANGA wishes her and her man, Moses Moloi, a happy oneyear anniversary. She hopes God will protect them and guide them with his grace.
TODAY is Mysel “Rasta” Letseka’s birthday and I would like to say happy birthday to him. May God the Heavenly Father bless and give him more years to celebrate. – Lindiwe Mosikili, Harrismith.
NHLANHLA MAZUBUKO and Manunu Maitse from Bohlokong, Bethlehem, enjoying their Valentine’s Day. I WOULD like to wish my brother Modibedi Makhetha a happy belated birthday. He celebrated this on Tuesday (17/02). I wish him many more years to come – Thabo Makhetha.
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NEWS IN a press release by GGi Communication it is said South Africa has a shortage of children leaving high school and choosing to pursue engineering at a tertiary level. There are a number of reasons for this, but one that is not often addressed publicly is the stereotype that boys are more suited to engineering. This may sound archaic in its very argument, primarily because in public we dare not say things like that. However, the statistics still show that there are fewer girls studying Engineering than boys. So the question is how are parents and teachers, silently (and subliminally)
Stereotypes still prevail reinforcing this stereotype, especially given the cultural gender baggage that South Africans still carry? The answer to this is somewhat basic. Most people grew up in homes where the split of household chores depended on your gender. Girls did the cooking and cleaning, while the boys did the hard, laborious work (like taking out the garbage). There is also a lot of encouragement around the seemingly
harmless talk around who cooks better, men or women. What is forgotten is that at the root of this argument is the notion that women should be better cooks, because a woman’s place is in the kitchen. Not every family does this though, and there are those who are fortunate enough to have support from early on, for whatever career they want. However, at times teachers are known to undo the work that parents start at home
by undermining a child’s desire to do or be more. But how many little Janet’s are there today, in 2015, who believe what their teachers say and don’t aspire to be more because this icon of knowledge (the teacher, that is) is not encouraging them to be more, based on location, circumstance and gender? Hopefully very few, but child psychologist Ashley Jay says this happens more than we may want to believe.
“Children often witness their mothers coming home after work and doing what is often called the ‘second shift’ of cooking, home administration and helping with homework at night time,” comments Jay. This may also serve to reinforce gender stereotypes when the mother’s daily work is not taken into account, regardless of her profession. In reality, however, this would mean that the maternal figure’s job is never really done. Ashley adds that the more modern view of gender roles would suggest that both parental figures are responsible for daily tasks (at home or in the workplace).
Malema ‘not scared’ BALEKA MBETE, the speaker of the National Assembly, has called EFF leader Julius Malema a cockroach and warned ANC members to prepare for war, but Malema struck back saying he thinks Mbete is calling for his assassination, reports the Sunday Times. “I think Baleka is calling for my assassination. If I am killed tomorrow, people must know I was killed by Baleka and the ANC,” Malema said. “I am not scared. Members of the EFF must also ready themselves (to fight back).” – News24
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State of the Nation Address
THE speaker of the National Assembly, Baleka Mbete, deputy speaker, Lechesa Tsenoli, deputy chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Raseriti Johannes Tau, Vice President Cyril Ramaphosa and his wife, Dr Tshepo Motsepe, chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Thandi Modise, Pres. Jacob Zuma and his wife, Thobeka Madiba-Zuma, during the State of the Nation Address. Photo: Nasief Manie
THE State of the Nation Address in Parliament in Cape Town that President Jacob Zuma had to deliver was interrupted by members of the EFF and security had to be called in. The EFF members were forcibly removed. Photo: Lerato Maduna
THE 2015 State of the Nation Address (SONA15) definitely kicked the parliamentary year off with a bang. The SONA15 red carpet was graced by the controversial Mandla Mandela and his wife, the popular TV show host Dali Tambo and his wife, Rachel Tambo, as well as musician Arthur Mafokate. Before the SONA could start, there was chanting by the journalists and opposition members of parliament in the national assembly chambers demanding that the speaker “bring back the signal”. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) were forcibly removed from the national assembly chambers. The DA also left when the chairperson of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), Thandi Modise, was unable to clarify whether the men in white shirts were members of the SAPS.
EFF members send a clear message to the president of the country, Jacob Zuma, during the State of the Nation Address in Cape Town. Photo: Jaco Marais
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To serve in committee
FROM the left are Lebohang Mofokeng, Madimpho Ramokopu, Itumeleng Mofokeng, James Mlota (day-care centre chairperson), Puleng Motaung, Nozipho Linda and Palesa Mokoena. They are the newly-elected members of the Golden Gateway Day-care Centre’s parent committee. The committee was elected on Thursday (12/02). Photos: Tladi Moloi
THE personnel of the Golden Gateway Day-care Centre with two visitors from Germany during the centre’s Valentine’s Day celebration. From the left are, front: Hester Jonker (manager), Maditaba Mosea (teacher), Anastasia Mokone, Maseithati Mokoena and Roselina Lekoro; back: Klause Muruszeich from Germany, Relebohile Clina, Andrea Muruszeich from Germany, Itumeleng Kulamo (teacher) and Petrus Msimanga.
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Youth needs guidance MOTHIBEDI SEFATSA, Qwaqwa: WHAT a sad story to tell. Our society is filled with young people who are capable of various things that can make our country a better one; however, without thorough guidance and grooming, they end up being a menace to society. In past years it was believed that the elements perpetuating crime were illiteracy, poverty and not having access to science and technology. Today, ironically, crime is committed by the “savvy” and sophisticated bunch with idle hands. A large number of our young people are educated and are exposed to almost everything. This abundance of knowledge has, however, become a destructive tool to them as they use it to create mayhem or even to get attention. The gap between academia and the corporate sector has widened as a result of the latest models of education and employment regulation, thus causing frustration amongst those who aspire to become something in life.
Claim is utter nonsense
DENNIS BLOEM, Congress of the People (Cope):
Many communities are faced with challenges of having to cope in the absence of basic services which in turn fuels the social upheaval we are experiencing. This issue has caused a socio-economic imbalance which serves as an impediment to achieving the aims of our hard-earned democracy, nation building and economic development. Many communities are faced with challenges of having to cope in the absence of basic services. This in turn fuels the social upheaval we are experiencing Our youth are capable and determined to make South Africa a better place. The question, however, remains: Will our system of governance be ready to relinquish power and hand it over to them when the time comes?
COPE condemns the baseless claim by the chairperson of the ANC that there are forces from outside the country that want to collapse parliament. In our view, this is utter nonsense. Baleka Mbete must not think for a moment that the people of South Africa are fools and cannot see what is happening to subvert our democracy. The truth is that the ANC is experiencing serious tension because of unhappiness by many
Disruption overshadowed speech REV. THEUNIS BOTHA, Christian Democratic Party (CDP) leader: UNRULY incidents at the State of the Nation Address (SONA) in parliament completely overshadowed anything said by President Zuma in his lacklustre address that can best be described as mediocre. As has become the norm, Zuma’s speech was filled with promises and vague intentions aimed at addressing some of the ANC-created crises that confront South Africa at this time. With a man like Zuma at the helm, surrounded by ideologically-driven comrades, our country has only just begun to
This history not a true reflection of Africa MBUSI MUSAWENKOSI RADEBE, Bohlokong, Bethlehem: GOOD people, let us engage in the world that was imposed on our understanding by the West and even the socialist formation. The concept “third world” was long ago mentioned to make people believe that where they were settling, civilisation and development were never experienced. Even academics and professionals in Africa and Latin America from the period of colonialism were made out as barbarians. That is a lie, dominance by the West. All statues, infrastructure, public works facilities and human settlement areas were always here, belonging to Africans. We built empires – even though we were
slaves and cheap labourers. The natural richness of our mineral resources, agricultural areas and tourismaccredited areas named World Heritage Sites show how Africa was gifted before the false history. African civilisation and development even caused a power struggle between the European colonialists. Let us also support Dr Kwame Nkrumah’s misconception on “third world” terminology. Those who always want to steal as their predecessors did, they want to dishonestly justify “third world” articulation and continuity. This can only end if a force, claiming to be leftists, start to cancel this word on various platforms, be it politically, economically or academically.
Tactics pay off for club BLOEMFONTEIN CELTIC COACH, Clinton Larsen, says the club’s positive start to the year is down to giving his players the freedom to express themselves. Larsen’s men thrashed relegationthreatened AmaZulu 3-0 at the Free State Stadium on Sunday, having resumed their league campaign with a 0-0 draw against log leaders Kaizer Chiefs last week. “There is no secret except giving them freedom,” Larsen – who returned to Phunya Sele Sele in December – told KickOff.com. “We are giving them freedom to express themselves on the field of play and nothing else. “I hope they continue doing well, progress and remain injury-free,” he added. Celtic claimed their sole Telkom Knockout triumph under Larsen in 2012. And the ex-Manning Rangers wingback is eager to bring more success to the club. “Our ambition has always been finishing in the top four as I said before,” Larsen said. “We have set our sights very high and we want to break new records. “We had a slow start in the league this season, but hopefully we will achieve our targets of finishing the season in a top-four position.” Siwelele are seventh on the Absa Premiership table with 24 points from 19 games, eight points behind fourthplaced Orlando Pirates. – KickOff.com
of them about President Zuma. Cope is aware that a group of very senior leaders and other members of the ANC, including some in the alliance, want President Jacob Zuma to go. They are blaming his lack of leadership for what is happening in parliament and the country.
Mbete is desperate to find conspirators to deflect attention from Zuma and herself. We know that the people are seeing through her lies. Underestimating the intelligence of the people of the country as she is doing will in all likelihood boomerang on her and the ANC. Cope asserts that President Zuma has become a liability for the ANC as well as the country. The solution is for him to go. The sooner the better. Talking about conspiracies that don’t exist, is balderdash and poppycock.
How can one effectively represent the interest of those who elected you, if you are not present in parliament when these interests are being addressed? experience the effects of incompetence and self-interest. Malema, making his voice heard by virtue of the democratic process, is now using this privilege to silence the voice of parliament. But even worse is that it appears as if the Democratic Alliance (DA), not to be outdone, is now following the Economic Freedom Fighters’
(EFF) agenda for chaos. How can one effectively represent the interest of those who elected you, if you are not present in parliament when these interests are being addressed? It was refreshing to hear the voice of reason coming from Buthelezi who has had years of experience.
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‘We are passionate about making a difference to people’s lives and encouraging kids to believe in their dreams.’ X Chantel Ehlers
SIPHUMELELE PRIMARY, the school that represented South Africa during the Danone Nations Cup World Finals in Brazil.
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Soccer cup brings hope
JOHANNESBURG. X Primary schools across the country are invited to become part of the biggest football tournament in the world for kids between 10 and 12 years old. They can do this by entering the 2015 Danone Nations Cup. In total, 32 countries have started the gruelling qualifiers to identify their team that will compete in the World Finals in Morocco later this year. South Africa is no different. Registration has opened and all primary schools have until 27 February to do so. The competition is run under the auspices of the South African Schools Football Association (SASFA) and the Department of Basic Education. Games will begin at cluster level immediately after registration closes. The winners will progress to
the regional finals, culminating in the nine provincial winners who will then play in the national finals to determine which school will be crowned the national champion. “Through the Danone Nations Cup we are reaching kids at a crucial age,” said Chantel Ehlers, Danone communications specialist. “We are passionate about making a difference to people’s lives and our mission is ‘Bringing health through food to as many people as possible,’ which we are achieving through this tournament. We are also encouraging kids to believe in their dreams.” Both the 2014 winners (Siphumelele Primary School from Inanda, KwaZulu-Natal) and runners-up (Farrarmere Primary School from Boksburg, Gauteng)
will be back in action this year. For Siphumelele, there are only four positions that need to be filled as the rest of the 2014 winning team will play again. According to team manager, Emmanuel Mkhize, the trip to Brazil last year has had an immeasurable impact on the lives of all the players that went. This experience will help the team. “The trip to Brazil to compete in the world finals has opened the eyes of every player. They know that there are endless opportunities awaiting them and I can see that their confidence and fighting spirit have improved dramatically. “All this helps in their approach to the game this year,” said Mkhize. He said they have learnt that you can achieve anything if you put your mind and energy to it
and remain focused. The specialist coach that took the team to Brazil last year has left and the school coach, Jabulani Mkhize, will take charge. “The kids know him well and are used to his coaching style, so it will not make a difference,” Mkhize said. Tebogo Ngakane, manager of the Farrarmere team, is also confident that his school can win the tournament this year. He admits that being part of the Danone Nations Cup last year was an incredible and great learning experience for the kids. “We were proud of the team to have reached the national finals the first time – and coming second was the cherry on the cake. But that was last year and we have an excellent team again that I know can do the job,” he said.
“We have also brought in a new coach, Pride Moeketsi Morosi, who has a UEFA B licence, and a load of experience to go with it, to help us.” Unlike Siphumelele, Ngakane said that the entire 2014 team had progressed to high school. This year a fresh new team will be competing. “The u.10 team will be competing this year and, although we still have to hold trials to finalise the Danone Nations Cup team, they have all played together for a number of years, which is a help.” To enter your school in the 2015 Danone Nations Cup, contact Themba Tshabalala at SASFA: themba.tshabalala@safa.net or on 084-290-0602. You can also download the registration form on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DNCSouthAfrica.
Face off: Warriors vs Maluti } Tladi Moloi PHUTHADITJHABA. – Sparks will fly when the two Qwaqwa giants, African Warriors and Maluti FET College, lock horns in the Nedbank Cup last-32 contest on Sunday (22/02) at the Charles Mopeli Stadium. The kick-off is at 15:00. Maluti comes into the derby wounded after they had suffered a 3-2 defeat against the Durban outfit Royal Eagles FC over the
weekend while Warriors come to the encounter after a 2-2 draw away to Cape Town Santos. The derby promises to produce more goals as both teams’ defence is poor. The two teams have conceded four and five goals in two games respectively. But Maluti are clinical in front of the goals. They have scored five goals in two games while Warriors have only found the back of the net twice.
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