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} Tladi Moloi PAUL ROUX. – Any truck or car manufacturing company looking for innovative designers to take their companies into the future will do themselves a big favour by looking no further than Sonnyboy Lehlwenya (38) from Fateng tse Ntsho, Paul Roux. Lehlwenya is an unemployed artist with big dreams. He is an expert in designing hand-made wire toy cars. He has designed and made a Scania-replica wire truck complete with indicators and headlights. Not only is the electric-powered truck visible in the dark, but it is also strong enough to move while his two-year-old son, Tshepang, stands on the wheel axles. Lehlwenya says he has been designing cars since 1998 after realising he could make money and a living from it. “Every young boy in my neighbourhood grows up driving wire cars and obviously not all of their older brothers could make the cars for them. “I saw an opportunity and charge between R150 and R300 per car,” he says. The father of three says he was inspired by the late Abraham Matli, a local resident, who used to design the cars. “I am proud of him. He left me with a diamond. I just need a little help from our government to make this a big thing,” he says. He says he has big dreams, but they are at a standstill currently as he does not have enough material to design more cars. “I need to start a company that designs toy cars. The problem is, I don’t have the required material to do all the work. I am hoping that our government can see what I am capable of and offer a helping hand,” he says. Lehlwenya, who is also a
BRILLIANT: Sonnyboy Lehlwenya (38) from Fateng tse Ntsho, Paul Roux, shows how he operates his replica wire truck while his young boy, Tiisetso, stands behind it. Photo: Tladi Moloi gospel singer and plays keyboard at the New Testament Apostolic Church, says he once partnered with a friend to manufacture and sell cars, but the business relationship did not last long.
“We were selling them in bulk to a man, but after he stopped coming we could not get money,” he says. Eager to show off their father’s work, his two young sons volunteered to assist with the
demonstration to Express EFS. “We normally play with the cars here in the yard, but now that it has rained and the ground is soft, the wheels are digging into the ground,” eight-year-old Tiisetso says.
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Tweevley accused sentenced } Tladi Moloi
Special revolver and shot the couple in the chest and face whilst they were sleeping. Their son woke up and confronted Mohne, but he was hit with a piece of iron and his wife was also attacked. Both sustained serious injuries and spent time in hospital. He also kidnapped the family in their car, but the wife and children managed to escape. In the process he stole their cellphones to stop them from communicating with anyone. The case was investigated by the Phuthaditjhaba Organised Crime Unit (Hawks) of the Free State Directorate for Priority Crime Investiga-
HARRISMITH. – The Malawian friends of Pharaoh Mohne (32) will have to wait a long time before they can see him again. Mohne has been sent to prison after he was found guilty on nine charges of the brutal murder and the attempted murder of members of the Pope family at the Tweevley Guest House outside Harrismith in April 2014. Judge C.J. Musi sentenced him to two life sentences plus 62 years’ PHARAOH MOHNE, the Malawiimprisonment in the an citizen who was sentenced to Harrismith High Court on two life sentences plus 62 years Wednesday (25/02). by the Harrismith High Court. Mohne received a life Photo: Jana Smit sentence for each murder, 15 years for each attempted murder, 15 years for aggravated robbery and tions. two attempted murders, 5 years for kidnapSince his arrest the accused had been in ping, 3 years for possession of an unlicensed prison after being charged with housebreakfirearm, 1 year for possession of ammuniing with the intent to steal and theft, tion and 8 years for housebreaking and housebreaking with the intent to rob and theft. robbery, two murders, two attempted Mohne brutally murdered Brian Pope (61) murders, kidnapping, the possession of an and his wife, Mathilda (48), in the Tweevley unlicensed firearm and ammunition. Guest House, Harrismith. “I want to congratulate the members who Warren Pope and his wife, Marlene, were were involved directly and indirectly in the also assaulted. case for they played a role in doing wonderTheir two children, aged five and ten, ful work by sending a message to the were not harmed, but were left traumatised criminals that crime does not pay,” said the after the incident. Free State provincial commissioner, Lt Gen. During the 2014 Easter Holidays the Popes Thabethe Mpembe. arrived at the guest house to spend some ) Give Express EFS your view on the time together as a family. newspaper’s Facebook page Express EFS They were met by Pharaoh, who worked or visit the website at www.expressat the guest house. new.co.za. You can also comment via On 20 April 2014 he got access to a .38 WatsApp on 060-914-1180.
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ABOUT 80 Cuban medical doctors and engineers are set to work in the various Free State municipalities. The Free State Premier Elias “Ace” Magashule made this announcement during his State of the Province Address on Tuesday, 24 February. This speech mostly highlighted his extravagant trips to Cuba and China. He said the provincial government had recruited 40 medical doctors and 40 engineers from Cuba to work in various municipalities throughout the province. Magashule sealed the partnership with Cuba by announcing that he would be renaming the CR Swart Building the Fidel Castro Building. The Lebohang Building, which houses his offices, will now be called OR Tambo House. While Magashule explained that Cuban nationals recruited to the province would also transfer skills, he failed to divulge to the media on how much the treaty would cost the Free State tax payers. Currently, the provincial government has about 526 students studying medicine in China (277), Cuba (212) and Turkey (37) – all of whom are said to be funded by the Free State Government. Magashule did not give more details on other investments in the pipeline from partnerships with the three countries, China, Cuba and Turkey. While Magashule in his speech did not delve much into the provincial Department of Health’s predicament, he said the province’s water crisis would be tackled through the installation of a water pipeline from the Gariep Dam (Xhariep District) to supply water to various towns in the Naledi Local Municipality. The Xhariep District Municipality is faced with a water crisis. Magashule added that the Free State Government planned to implement Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG) projects amounting to R724 million in the 2015-’16 financial year. He said these projects would focus on water, sanitation, roads, storm water systems and pedestrian bridges. Magashule acknowledged the unpleasant crisis in the increase in Eskom bills of the municipality, particularly the Dihlabeng and Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipalities as well as the Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality, and said the government was trying to find sustainable solutions to curb the challenge. Magashule said while the Free State government continued to fight corruption by enforcing the Public Administration Management Act, which prohibits public servants from conducting business with
Currently the provincial government has about 526 students studying medicine in China (277), Cuba (212) and Turkey (37) – all of whom are said to be funded by the Free State Government. the state, cadre deployment would continue in his administration. A heroes’ park at the regional park in Thaba Nchu earmarked to host statues such as the likes of Nelson Mandela, Bram Fischer and Fidel Castro, is also in the pipeline. The premier made it clear that the provincial government would invest more money into the production of soya beans and deciduous fruits like apples. Roy Jankielsohn, DA leader in the Free State Legislature, rejected Magashule’s address, and said: “Magashule has failed to address the problems of the Free State; he has failed to table solutions. He has failed to inspire, nor did he deal with the challenges faced by the province, such as the Health Department. The province needs a clear strategy with marked deliverables to turn the financial situation of the provincial government around, especially within the Department of Health and Education. “Magashule repeatedly mentioned Cuba and China in his speech in a desperate attempt to justify his luxury holidays to these two countries. The Free State is almost R8 billion in the red,” said Jankielsohn. “Magashule chose to blame apartheid exclusively for the inability of municipalities to deliver services, rather than accepting responsibility for appointing inexperienced and unqualified cadres into senior management positions. “The people of the Free State want jobs, they do not want hand-outs, but hand-outs is all they will get from this premier.” Wouter Wessels, Freedom Front Plus (FF+) leader in the Free State Legislature, also accused Magashule of failing to implement promises made in previous years. “We should rename the Free State province ‘Chuba’ since its entire survival depends on the China and Cuba partnerships,” Wessels said. Opposition parties have criticised the premier for failing to give direction on sustainable jobs by creating a conducive environment for the private sector.
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TAC demands head of FS Health MEC } Tladi Moloi PHUTHADITJHABA. – The Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) in the Free State is adamant that the MEC for Health, Benny Malakoane, must resign. The organisation gave reasons for the call for Malakoane’s resignation, among them the apparent deterioration of the health system under his leadership. “One of the challenges that we continuously face, is the closure of, among others, the Nketoane Regional Hospital in Reitz,” said Patrick Mdletshe, TAC national convener, adding that resigning was the best thing Malakoane could do. Mdletshe spoke to Express Eastern Free State during their protest at the Phuthaditjhaba Hall, which culminated in them marching to the offices of the Department of Health near the Setsing Shopping Complex in Qwaqwa on Wednesday (25/2). “We’ve got no personal vendetta against Malakoane. We have a problem with him as the MEC for Health. “He is a South African official, not just an official, but MEC for that matter and that means he holds a very important position in the country,” he said. “We cannot allow it to happen that we are led by people who are accused of corruption. The corruption charges that he is facing are hampering the delivery in one way or another,” Mdletshe pointed out.
THE angry Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) members who marched to the Department of Health offices near the Setsing Shopping Complex in Qwaqwa on Wednesday (25/2). Photo: Tladi Moloi Malakoane is amongst seven people facing over 100 charges of fraud and corruption. The charges stem from his tenure as municipal manager at the Matjhabeng Local Municipality in 2008. Accused on similar charges are the MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture, Mathabo Leeto, former
mayor of the Matjhabeng and Lejweleputswa District Municipality, including other municipal employees, former Matjhabeng chief financial officer, Louis de Bruin, his personal assistant, Leona Nel, Oupa Molete, Hendrik Burger and two companies. The charges stem from alleged irregular procedures in the
awarding of tenders and the accused persons allegedly having received substantial kickbacks. They were arrested by the Hawks in July 2013, after a year-long investigation. Mdletshe said the ANC in its manifesto stated they were going to decisively deal with corrupt officials that were defrauding the
government. “So we want that in action. The ANC should be doing serious work here to implement one of these resolutions,” he said. Mdletshe said they would not budge from demanding the resignation of the embattled Malakoane. “We want better service for our people on a daily basis. “We know that inland provinces have got problems recruiting nurses, but that is no longer a problem, specifically in the Free State. “We have a lot of institutions that are training nurses. “Last year in Welkom there were student nurses that were enrolled but the programme was cut short. This year they enrolled new ones. “Where is the logic in that? We are facing a serious challenge. If we are not investing correctly in health-care systems, specifically in human resources, we are going nowhere,” Mdletshe stressed. ) Mondli Mvambi, the acting spokesperson of the Department of Health and also the Free State government spokesperson, confirmed that the MEC was facing charges of fraud and corruption. “He is facing those charges in his personal capacity. However, he remains innocent until he is proven guilty,” Mvambi said. He also rubbished allegations that the charges against the MEC were affecting services. “The MEC is always at work and he has never missed a day in parliament,” Mvambi said.
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Organisation helps the needy } Thabo Mokoena TSHESENG. – A total of 52 orphans and vulnerable children recently received school uniforms as a donation from the St Kizito Children’s Organisation in Tsheseng, Qwaqwa. Even though there are many children under the care of St Kizito, this time the lucky recipients were of Matswakeng Primary, Tsheseng Primary, Katleho Primary, Koos Mota Intermediate, Thibella Intermediate and the Phofung Secondary School. They donated about 40 school shoes, socks, jerseys and shirts. Rebecca Sebubane, the coordinator of St Kizito, said it was their aim to help some of the needy and disadvantaged learners, orphans and vulnerable children every year. “We do this every year to identify the most needy orphans and vulnerable children (OVC), because we believe that some of
their families will not have money to buy new uniforms for them. But I am sure what we did for them as a non-profit organisation means a lot and they won’t forget it,” she said. Sebubane added that they would keep on helping other communities around the Tsheseng area. “We will keep on looking for more sponsors to assist our beneficiaries because the future of South Africa lies with them,” Rebecca said. Ntoa Malakoane (12), one of the beneficiaries, said he was happy with the donation and added that he could not wait to wear his new uniform. “I am a hard worker at school and this uniform is surely going to keep me motivated to go the extra mile in my school work. “I believe one day I will be the one to help my family. I also want to thank the staff of St Kizito for what they did for us,” Malakoane said.
THE members of the St Kizito Children's Organisation (sitting) pose with the beneficiaries. They are from the left Rebecca Sebubane (coordinator), Modibedi Bazuka, Rankgakile Mathoto (monitoring and evaluation officer), Selepe Elsie, Malakoane Teboho and Mofokeng Malefu. Photo: Thabo Mokoena
Hearing loss requires team approach WITH the new educational year well underway, many a parent or guardian will have had contact with their child’s teacher(s) during parent evenings and the like. Every parent, however, TALLY SHERBAN dreads being told that their child is not performing as he or she should be. “Before labelling your child incorrectly, it is important to be aware of the fact that children who experience hearing loss, often present with many of the same signs as children with learning difficulties,” says Tally Sherban, a client relations executive at Oticon South Africa, a leading hearing aid manufacturer. “These can range from a lower academic achievement than their age, background or IQ scores would predict, or even inattention that is frequently related to frustration and fatigue,” she adds. Tell-tale signs to look out for in a learner with a hearing loss: ) Inappropriate responses to questions; ) Watching other pupils to see what they are doing; ) Articulation problems – speech difficulties; ) Fatigue, especially at the end of the day; ) Academic failure; ) Poor self-image; ) Day-dreaming; and ) Apparent laziness. If your child exhibits any of these signs, it would be wise not to assume that your child has learning or behavioural problems. “The first step to helping your child is to rule out hearing loss by taking your child to an audiologist who will look at any history of hearing loss or ear infections, and perform a hearing test to establish what your child’s hearing ability is,” explains Tally. “If your child has hearing loss, it is vital to inform your child’s teacher(s) of the situation as they have a tremendous impact on the learners’ learning, self-image and social adjustment,” Tally explains. “Working with learners who have hearing loss requires a team approach from the parents, classroom teacher, speech and language therapist and audiologist to determine the individual needs of each learner and to develop an appropriate educational plan,” she adds.
Self-image and social adjustment Focusing on the child’s self-image is crucial throughout the process, as he or she will most likely perceive themselves as being different, especially if they are wearing hearing aids and/or using an FM system (wireless communication) in the classroom. “Help your child to accept how their hearing impairment makes them different, while emphasising that hearing loss is not the only thing that defines them. Focus on positive aspects and facilitate an understanding of what your child’s hearing loss is and how it affects their everyday lives. Classmates will also benefit greatly from this knowledge,” suggests Tally. Hearing instruments and FM in the classroom The primary function of amplification in the classroom is to provide access to speech information and facilitate learning. In most cases, hearing aids will benefit the child with a hearing loss, but in specific listening situations, such as in very noisy classrooms, hearing aids alone may not be enough. “FM systems work with a child’s hearing aids to enhance the speaker’s voice for better speech understanding and immediate relief in the classroom. It typically consists of a microphone or transmitter worn by the teacher and a receiver that hooks on to the hearing aid worn by the child. If this is an option that you are considering, it would be advisable to discuss the matter with your child’s teacher(s) in order to enlist their support,” says Tally. “An FM system will allow your child to sit anywhere in the classroom and hear the teacher’s voice as if it were only a few centimetres away. By reducing the distance the teacher’s voice has to travel, the effects of background noise and echo are dramatically reduced. “Many children and teachers who use FM systems report less fatigue at the end of the day, as the teacher does not have to raise his or her voice to be heard and the child hears better with less strain,” explains Tally. FM systems are not only for children with hearing loss. They can also be used by children with normal hearing who present with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Auditory Processing Disorders, language-learning difficulties, and so forth. Research has shown that children with these difficulties present with improved academic performance through the use of these FM systems.
HEARING problems can be managed. Classroom tips for teachers ) When addressing the learner say his/her name first and identify the topic you are covering ) Seat the learner for optimal listening and visual cues within the classroom. Ideally, this should be with the learner’s back to the window, seated a third of the distance of the room from the teacher, not in the front row directly beneath the teacher. ) Be aware of possible misunderstanding – avoid idioms, sarcasm, slang (if you use them, explain). ) Sometimes ask other learners if they have heard or understood rather than always focusing on the child with hearing loss. ) Speak in an ordinary tone of voice, without exaggerated lip movements, and at a normal rate of speaking. ) Make sure your lips are clearly visible. Face the class, not the blackboard, when speaking. Make sure that the room does not have bright lights shining directly in the child’s face. Back-lighting is ideal. ) Be aware that the learner is unlikely to be able to lip read or fully hear during a film or slide presentation. Either use a captioned film or provide information (transcript) in advance. ) Institute a buddy system – such as a classroom helper or official note taker.
) Provide an opportunity for the pupil to share information with the class about the hearing aid and/or FM system and how it works. ) Keep extra batteries on hand for your FM system. ) It is important not to have a preconceived notion of function based on the degree of the child’s hearing loss. Remember always to speak naturally and clearly. If using exaggerated mouth movements, extremely fast or slow rates of speaking or overly loud speech, the learners may have difficulty understanding. ) Be careful not to chew gum or eat while talking to learners, so as to make lip reading possible. Remember always to make a recognisable transition when moving on to a new subject. ) Consider passing around a written copy of the day’s or week’s assignment for all learners, or writing assignments on the board. Confirm your child’s hearing ability before making any decisions relating to your child’s education. “Be cognisant of the fact that many children with hearing loss are often incorrectly labelled as children with learning difficulties. Make an informed decision that will allow your children to claim the best possible future for themselves,” concludes Tally.
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THE drama raising awareness that tuberculosis (TB) is beatable, is set to return during the school recess with performances in the greater Thabong township. Pioneered by Saduma Miya, the drama’s title is Thibela TB, Stop TB. A series of performances by the local Success Cultural Group will be at various health facilities such as clinics and hospitals. This forms part of the Easter holiday schools programme. Miya said this year they would also host health expos (expositions), where people who were on TB treatment would be further enlightened about the significance of completing their treatment, while also encouraging the public to test for TB.
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Dust, daring riders and adrenaline } Tladi Moloi HARRISMITH. – The official Monster Energy South African National Motocross Championship was held in the Free State town of Harrismith at the club Holeshot Harry’s on Saturday (28/02). The best motocross riders in the country
gathered to chase the title of national champion. Michelle Smith, one of the owners of Motocross South Africa said the event had received a record number of entries compared to recent years which resulted in some very exciting and impressive racing in all age groups. Here are some of the riders who participated in the competition.
THE constant drone of off-road bikes filled the air on Saturday (28/02) as the Monster Energy South African National Motocross Championship took place in Harrismith. Hundreds of spectators came out to witness the spectacle on a cloudy, but warm day. Photos: Tladi Moloi
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Cycling Skills should come first televised From the
SUPERSPORT has secured the rights to a number of international cycling classics, many of which will feature South Africa’s own Team MTN-Qhubeka. The deal comes in time ahead of arguably the most important season in the history of South African cycling. The South African team will be using a number of these events to fine-tune their preparation for their debut – the first by a South African team – in the biggest race of them all, the Tour de France. These include Paris-Raubaix. This is followed by La Flèche Wallonne, the Belgian cycling classic, which the team hopes to compete in. Team MTN-Qhubeka will also contest the Tour of California and, a month later, the Criterium du Dauphine, renowned for its massive climbs. Former Olympian Douglas Ryder, now team principal of Team MTN-Qhubeka, is delighted that South Africans will be able to watch the team go through its paces ahead of the Tour de France. “SuperSport does an amazing job in building sports in South Africa and across Africa through the exposure and hours of broadcast they dedicate on their channels. Cycling has benefited significantly, which has helped grow the sport across the African continent,” says Ryder. “The number of events that SuperSport has acquired rights for in support of the team’s racing programme is incredible and has helped motivate our riders to greater achievements knowing that their performances will be seen back home. “The Tour de France invitation this year is the biggest motivator of them all,” says Brandon Foot, acting chief executive officer of SuperSport, adding that the team’s participation has proved integral to the acquisitions. “Cycling is enjoying unprecedented growth both in South Africa and across the continent,” says Ryder. “With a number of riders from both South Africa and the continent on this team, it is an opportunity to showcase our cycling excellence. SuperSport is only too happy to go along for the ride, so to speak.” In addition, the Absa Cape Epic prologue will be broadcast live on SuperSport on 15 March, followed by daily highlights packages. Broadcast details: ) Seven-day Tirreno-Adriatico: 11 March ) Milan-San Remo: 22 March ) One-day Dwars door Vlaanderen: 25 March ) One-day Gent-Wevelgem: 29 March ) One-day De Ronde van Vlaanderen: 4 April ) One-day Scheldeprijs: 8 April ) Paris-Raubaix: 12 April (SS6, 13:00) ) One-day De Brabantse Pijl: 15 April ) One-day Amstel Gold Race: 19 April ) La Flèche Wallonne: 22 April (SS6, 15:00 to 17:00). ) Liege-Bastogne-Liege: 26 April (SS6, 14:15 to 17:00). ) Tour of California: 10 to 16 May (SS6, 23:00); stage 8 (SS6, 18:00). ) Giro d’Italia: 9 to 31 May ) Criterium du Dauphine: 8 to 15 June ) Tour de France: Team prologue and race presentation, followed by first stage, 1 to 26 July (SS6) ) Seven-day USA Pro-Challenge: 17 August Check listings for times and channels.
LEQEBA la monna hale tshewe means don’t laugh at another man’s wounds. But what if the man is a bully, arrogant and stubborn? Then I am not going to laugh. I will rub more salt into his wounds. Not because I do not like the man, but because I want him to learn a lesson. When Dr Danny Jordaan, the South African Football Association (Safa) president, announced Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba as the head coach of the national senior team, Bafana Bafana, I was excited. I remember the man who took the unknown u.20 men’s team to the world youth championship which was held in Malaysia in 1997. I still remember that team as if they were playing yesterday. Emil Baron and Moeneeb Joseph were the goal keepers. At the back we had Mathew Booth, Aaron Mbazo Mokoena, David Kannemeyer, Fabian McCarthy and Nkiphithani Matombo. In the middle there were Ace Mbutho, Ace Qulwa, Abraham Nteo, Steve Lekoelea, Stiga Frederic and Junaid Hartley. Up front there were Bennie McCathy, Siyabonga Nomvethe and Daniel Matsau. That team graduated with him to the u.23s and we all know what happened in the Sydney Olympics in 2000. He also qualified with the very same team for the African Cup of Nations (Afcon) 2004 in Tunisia. Fast forward ten years, coach Mashaba has changed from being a father figure and a great motivator to being arrogant and a bully. I am not saying he should be fired, but that he must know his place, and his
stands Tshepo Mofokeng
place is to put together a competitive team. A team comprising our players who play in Europe and who compete against the best. I respect him and his technical team of Owen da Gama and Thabo Senong, but their Afcon 2015 team was poor. To say they chose the team on form is a joke, and they know it. Ndlula has scored a mere two goals this season. The young Rivado has been the weakest link in Ajax’s defence this season, yet you talk form. Thabo Matlaba and Patrick Phungwayo play in one position for the same team, meaning one is not playing. Tshepo Masilela, Teko Modise, Mzikayise Masha and Moeketsi Sekola are the guys on form. While countries take their best players to Afcon, our coach selects average players whom he can bully.
To take Ayanda Qaba to Afcon was a joke, but I have nothing against Ayanda. In fact, I like him because he used to play for my team, Free State Stars. He does, however, not have the quality to play at Afcon. He is not even close to playing there or in any international competitions. Maybe we should go to Safa House and sing “Bring back our best players”. Egos aside, call Kamohelo Mokotjo, May Mahlangu, Itumeleng Khune, Kermit Erasmus, Lehlohonolo Majoro, Ayanda Potosi and of course our super star Thulani Serero. He has played in the UEFA Champions League. He had the privilege to play with the likes of Xabi Hernandez and Iniesta of Barcelona. You should stop thinking that Zungu who has made less than five assists in the Premier Soccer League (PSL), is better than Serero, please Coach. We are not stupid. We are fully behind vision 2018 and 2022, but we are going there with our best talent, not average players. We want the best players who will die for the country, not you. Please bring back our best players, because if you don’t, I am afraid a repeat of your first Bafana stint will happen, and this time you will be gone for good. Ask bra Jomo Sono.
‘Fast forward ten years, coach Mashaba has changed from being a father figure and a great motivator to being arrogant and a bully.’
Cheetahs want 3 in a row } Sidwell Guduka
THE Toyota Cheetahs racked up a second successive Vodacom Super Rugby win by defeating the Auckland Blues by 25-24 in a tightly-contested affair in Bloemfontein last Friday (27/02). One of the only two unbeaten teams after three rounds of the current rugby campaign, the Cheetahs know how significant it is to continue their winning streak when they clash with the Vodacom Bulls at the Free State Stadium this Saturday. The much-anticipated match, which has all the ingredients of a humdinger, kicks off at 17:05. “We are confident going into Saturday’s match, especially after winning our last two matches. “We want to win the next game to consolidate out position on the log. As players we know we should win all our home games,
that is non-negotiable,” Francois Uys, the Cheetahs captain, said. “Matches between us and the Bulls are very competitive. But I think we’ll do well. To win this match, we just need to be focused on the game. If we can win this one, it will lift us enough to even win three matches in a row,” Uys added. The Cheetahs are sitting second on the South African conference log with nine points after two matches. They trail log leaders, the DHL Stormers, who have played three matches, by three points. In a combined log – South African conference, New Zealand conference and Australian conference – the Cheetahs are placed fifth on the table. Saturday’s fixture is going to be an emotional occasion for Adriaan Strauss, Trevor Nyakane and Lappies Labuschagne. The trio will be going to a place where
they played for a couple of years before they joined the Bulls last year. Prior to their move to Pretoria, these gentlemen had worn the Cheetahs jersey with distinction. Strauss was even a captain for the Bloemfontein side. So they will have to control their emotions and concentrate on what they can control. But it is going to be difficult for them to face their former teammates. The home side will rely heavily on Joe Pietersen, Cornal Hendricks, Boom Prinsloo and Sarel Pretorius for tries - while the visitors will pin their hopes on Francois Hougaard, Deon Stegmann, Pierre Spies and Jan Serfontein. In a corresponding fixture between the sides last season, Naka Drotské’s men claimed their first ever victory over the Bulls when they won 15-9 in Bloemfontein on 22 February 2014. But the Pretoria outfit registered a 26-21 victory over the Free Staters in an entertaining return match played at Loftus Versfelt on 2 May last year.
Manchester City will not give up THE Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini refuses to give up on the English Premier League title race after a loss to Liverpool bolstered Chelsea’s prospects at the top of the standings. City went down 1-2 at Anfield, leaving the champions five points behind the Blues, who have a game in hand. “I think we never give up about the title. We must try to improve our play first and after that try to win our next game,” Pellegrini said. “You never know in football what will happen. It is more difficult when you have less games and you continue with the same points, but I don’t think the team can think about that. “We will see in the reaction in the next game. The only way to see is the way we play again on Wednesday at home against Leicester.” – KickOff.com
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ON TARGET: The Toyota Cheetahs’ flyhalf Joe Pietersen scored a last-minute penalty to help his side to a hard-fought victory over the Blues in Bloemfontein last Friday (27/02).
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Stars hungry for victory } Tladi Moloi
REUBEN THEBAKANG and Themba Shabalala of the Free State Stars in red and white are fighting for the ball with Kermit Erasmus of Orlando Pirates.
BETHLEHEM. – Free State Stars are yet to register a win in 2015 and they surely will be hoping to claim their first victory today (04/03) against the onform Orlando Pirates at the Charles Mopeli Stadium in Qwaqwa. Kick-off is at 19:30. Ea Lla Koto have played three Absa Premier League and one Nedbank Cup game this year. Out of those games, the red and white boys have failed to win any of them. They have drawn all games and that has resulted in them being knocked out of the Nedbank Cup by Bidvest Wits on a penalty shootout. Kinnah Phiri’s outfit come to this battle after they had played to a goalless draw against Maritzburg United in the game that was played at the Harry Gwala Stadium on Saturday (28/02). They are coming to this game sitting 13th on the log not far from the relegation zone. They have collected 21 points in 20 games. And
they know better than anyone that the sooner they collect maximum points the better, or else they might find themselves fighting to ward off relegation like they did last season. However, a game against Pirates will not be a walk in the park, as the Johannesburg-based outfit are still hoping to catch their arch rival Kaizer Chiefs who occupy top of the table with 74 points. Up-the-Bucs come to the contest with their heads high after beating Polokwane City by 3-1 in the league clash that took place at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday (28/02). They are sitting fourth on the log table with 37 points after 20 games. A win against Stars could see them maybe climbing one step up, but that could be determined by the results of other games. Stars will be hoping for revenge after they had suffered a 0-1 defeat to the same team at the Orlando Stadium in the first round of the league.
Ntseki the inspiration to dream big } Tladi Moloi PHUTHADITJHABA. – Morena Ramorebudi, the African Warriors’ mentor, has a lot of praise for Molefi Ntseki, the national u.17 team head coach. He refers to him as the football master. Ramorebudi said this while reflecting on the extraordinary achievement by Ntseki to guide the national u.17 team to the final of the 2015 CAF African Youth Championship, despite the South African boys giving away the title when they lost 0-2 to Mali in the final played at Niamey on Sunday (01/03). “Some call him my mentor, but I call him the football master,” Ramorebudi said. The duo worked together at Warriors as head coach and assistant coach from 2007 until 2009. Ramorebudi said he was proud of Ntseki’s achievement. “I am happy that our own Free State product has guided the team to the final and also qualified for the u.17 World Cup.” He said some people had never thought that Ntseki would reach the final with the team, but he did it against all odds.
“That coach is very humble and what makes him a good coach, is that he is always open to advice. “We spend time with him talking about football. At times we fight, but in the end we are friends who are aiming for the same goal.” Ramorebudi told Express Eastern Free State that he had learnt a lot from Ntseki. “Some people believe that one needs to play in the Premier Soccer League (PSL) to be a good coach, but Ntseki has proven to them that is not the case. You just have to dream and work hard to reach your goal. “I have never played in the PSL to be known. I just had it from the word go that I wanted to be a coach.” Ramorebudi has advice for up-and-coming coaches. “To all young up-and-coming coaches: It is important we forget how many times we fail – and start dreaming big. “At one stage, Ntseki was just like you and I. “But he didn’t want to listen to people who were saying he would never make it, because he didn’t play PSL football like many other coaches. “He never doubted himself and today the whole country is proud of him. Dream big, Brothers.”
MOLEFI NTSEKI, head coach of the South African national u.17 team.
Athletes invited to FS event THE Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, in partnership with the Department of Education and Schools Athletics Association, will be hosting the annual Provincial Athletics Championships for secondary schools in Bloemfontein in March. About 1 600 talented athletes, from 240 secondary schools within the province, will participate at the annual event on 13 and 14 March which will take place at the Mangaung Athletics Stadium in Bloemfontein. Athletes will also be selected for the provincial team that will participate in the
annual South African Athletics Championships. This event aims to restore the status of schools athletics to a highly effective and unifying sport and allow the Free State to become the best athletics province in South Africa. This event has in the past delivered national champions and produced Free State athletes who excelled at national level. At the 2014 National Championship event, the Free State team achieved a overall second place out of nine provinces at secondary school level.
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