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Becoming the voice of Ekurhuleni Volume 03, 16 January 2014, Week 03

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Top matric learner seeks help Lebo Mosolodi lebo.kathorus@tametimes.co.za Palesa Mothosele, a 17-year-old from Buhlebuzile Secondary School in Thokoza is concerned that she might be facing a bleak future even after outshining her peers, by obtaining five distinctions in the 2013 matric examination, due to financial constrain.

Mothosele obtained distinctions in Mathematics, Physical Science, Life Science, Sesotho and English. “My marks are good enough to guarantee me a spot in most of the universities in the country. However, my poor financial background is the main stumbling block towards achieving my dream. My mother is unemployed and my father is the only breadwinner at home. My mother is studying nursing under a sponsorship. It would be an additional burden for my father if I expect him to pay for my tuition fee at the university,” explained Mothosela.

According to Seipati Mothosele, her daughter was accepted in two institutions of higher learning in Gauteng. However, she was

disadvantaged because they wanted a parent to sign a surety form for a loan to be granted to her daughter to pursue the studies of her choice. She was unable to sign the surety form because she is unemployed. She is disappointed that her situation disadvantaged her daughter.

Seipati promised willing sponsors or good Samaritans that they would not be disappointed if they should invest in her daughter studies. Palesa wants to pursue a career in Bio-Medicine or a Chemical Engineering Degree. People who want to help Palesa Mothosele can contact her at 078 340 6279.

Buhlebuzile Secondary School obtained a 78.8% matric pass rate. According to the school Deputy Principal Mabatho Mbongo, there were 138 learners from their school who wrote the matric examination, 108 passed, 29 failed and for one learner the results are pending. The school matric pass rate target for 2014 is 80%.

Seipati Mothosele, educator Statu Nzimeni, Palesa Mothosele and Buhlebuzile Secondary School’s Deputy Principal Mabatho Mbongo celebrate Palesa’s achievement.

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Tiisetsong surpasses its previous matric record

Welcome 2014 Happy New Year to you all, I hope you enjoyed the holidays and are ready to start a new year. I guess it was an amazing holiday for everyone, as some had travelled to different places and had spent precious time with friends, family and relatives.

As we begin the journey of 2014, some have started life in a positive way - especially those who have passed matric. Well done to the class of 2013 for the outstanding performance. The township schools have at last outperformed the suburbs and town schools, with Lethukuthula Secondary School in Katlehong being the best in the Ekurhuleni South District. I encourage those who have passed matric and did not get a place at a university to consider Further Education and Training Colleges for skills development and training experiences.

Those who are experiencing financial challenges should also consider non-paying skills training centres and colleges and to apply for bursaries.

Every year people have their New Year’s resolutions, but the question is do they stick to them. We have to try to be honest with ourselves and make the resolutions that we are able to live with. People have to make sure that they change the things they did wrong last year as part of their resolutions, in

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Charity Moyo, the editor of tame TIMES (Kathorus) order not to repeat the same mistakes.

Lastly, we have three sections in our newspaper: motoring, divas and cooking. We would like to encourage interested readers who want to feature their cars, become tame TIMES divas or want to share their recipes to contact our editorial team.

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Tiisetsong Secondary School’s class of 2013’s matric learners’ persistence helped them to live up to their school name, perseverance, when they surpassed their predecessors’ matric pass rate in their 2013 matric examination. According to school Principal Kensani Mkhondo, their class of 2013’s top learner obtained higher results compared to their 2012 top learner.

“This shows that there is slight improvement in our learners’ pass rate this year. Our 2013 top learner is Katleho Mahlaba. The youngster obtained five distinctions in Economics, Business Studies, Accounting, Life Orientation and Mathematics. Nontsikelelo Hoboyi was our second top learner. She obtained four distinctions in Business Studies, Accounting, Life Orientation and South Sotho. Our 2012 top learner was Morakala, who also obtained four distinctions,” said Mkhondo.

He congratulated the teachers for the job well done in 2013. Mkhondo also wished the learners who have passed their matric well and urged those who failed to try again this year. Katleho Mahlaba attributed his success to the hard work done at the beginning of the year. He will be studying an Actuarial Science Degree at Wits University this year.

“I would like to urge all the pupils who have

Tiisetsong Secondary School Principal Kensani Mkhondo congratulates his school 2013 top learner Katleho Mahlaba. failed Grade 12 to never give up on their studies. They should work hard towards their studies from the beginning of the year until they sit for their final examination. They shouldn’t give up their dreams, but enrol at a college or write their supplementary exams early this year,” concluded Mahlaba.

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Landulwazi celebrates Thoko Thaba targets 90% matric pass rate in 2014 matric pass rate Charity Moyo

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Landulwazi Comprehensive school in Thokoza is delighted with the 13,38% increase in the 2013 matric pass rate by obtaining 72,38% compared to the 59% of 2012.

Kwambewe Samuel Mdhluli, the acting principal of the school, was excited and acknowledged the support they received from the district, parents, teachers and learners during the preparations of the examinations.

“We conducted extra classes; the teachers and the learners were committed. The 2013 matrics learners have set a trend for 2014 and we envisage an 85% pass rate this year,” said Mdhluli.

The school did not obtain many distinctions but the pass mark includes access to 16 bachelors degrees, 51 diplomas, and 70 higher national certificates, and with a total number of 193 matric candidates who wrote the senior national certificate 137 passed and 56 failed. Of the learners that have failed, 49 qualify for writing the supplementary examinations in February and only 7 don’t qualify. Catherine Thelma Lopa is the top learner at the

school with one distinction in Life Orientation. “Lopa’s results are excellent. Even though she did not get a lot of distinctions, she is a star,” said Mdhluli.

Lerato Faith Dyonase from Thokoza, raised by a single parent residing in the backyard of a relative’s house, is also another top 10 learner at the school with also one distinction in Life Orientation.

Dyonase is going to pursue a career in teaching at the University of Johannesburg. She said, “I worked hard and knew that l was going to pass, but the fear was that l was not going to achieve the results l envisaged. I expected to do better than this but l am also grateful that l made it despite my underprivileged background.”

Lerato Faith Dyonase a top 10 matric student at Landulwazi Comprehensive School showcasing her senior national certificate.

Charity Moyo charity@tametimes.co.za “The lack of consistency and commitment from both learners and teachers were the reason that led to the drop of the Thoko Thaba Secondary School matric pass rate from 80% in 2012 to 70% in 2013,” said the principal, Gcina Makhathini.

“There was a little bit of inconsistency in terms of late coming to school and lack of commitment from learners and teachers last year. We intend to improve in such areas and in the subjects that the learners did not perform well in.

We envisage a 90% pass mark for the 2014 matric class and we are working towards achieving it,” said Makhathini.

The school had a total number of 117 learners passing their matric and 52 learners failing the national senior certificate. Qenehelo Qenehelo Victor Motsoeneng, a top matric learner at Victor Motsoeneng from Thoko Thaba Secondary School celebrating success.

Unit F in Thokoza is the top matric learner at the school with five distinctions in Mathematics, Physical Science, Life Orientation, Geography and Sesotho home language. He is going to pursue a career in mechanical engineering at the University of Wits. Speaking to tame TIMES, Motsoeneng said, “It is all because of my hard work and dedication. We were prepared for the examinations. Immediately after writing Grade 11 examinations we started revising for matric. I encourage the 2014 matrics to follow our footsteps and for them to achieve best results.”

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Boy killed by waste management truck Charity Moyo charity@tametimes.co.za

The mother of the child crying and being comforted by neighbours.

The boy lying underneath the waste management truck that hit him.

A culpable homicide case has been opened against a waste management truck driver who hit and killed a 7-year-old boy at Kwanele section in Katlehong recently.

Captain Mega Ndobe, communications officer of Katlehong Police Station said it is alleged that the children were playing in an open space at Kwanele section and that the driver was driving at a high speed, failed to stop and bumped the boy.

“The driver hit the boy and broke his hips and legs. The boy died on the scene and the driver was not arrested until the prosecutor gives instructions to do so,” said Captain Ndobe.

The police made the following arrests on the weekend of 10 to 12 January: Eden Park 14, Down Park 4, Vosloorus 24, Katlehong North 13 and Katlehong 32 arrests.

The suspects arrested for crimes including rape, possession of firearm and ammunition, murder, attempted murder, culpable 2nd HAND CARS homicide, house • We buy & pawn cars for cash. robbery, possession • Best price paid. of drugs and dagga, • Trade-in accepted hijacking of motor on your accidentvehicles, selling damaged vehicle. of liquor without a license, fraud and Gavin contravention of the 083 708 6050 protection order.

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Banana Loaf Recipe

Cooking is one way people express themselves. There is some form of satisfaction in creating something with your own hands. It is even more exceptional when it is baking, because we usually buy baked foods. In this section, for the New Year we’re sharing a banana loaf recipe, which is simple to prepare. During this rainy season, when the weather gets a bit chilly, you can make your own banana loaf and enjoy it alongside a cup of tea or coffee.

Methods:

Ingredients:

- Heat oven to 180 degrees Celsius - 225g self-raising flour - Grease and line the base of a 1kg loaf tin - 1/4 teaspoon of - Mix the flour, soda and salt together bicarbonate soda - Cream the butter and sugar until it is pale - A pinch of salt and fluffy - 75g butter - Add the eggs a little at a time alternatively with - 175g caster sugar the flour - 2 eggs which are beaten - Stir in the remaining flour and bananas - 450g of bananas weighed, - Put the mixture in the baking tin peeled and mashed - Bake for about 1½ hours - When done, take tin out of the oven and leave it to cool outside for about 15 minutes - Ready to be served - It can be served with custard or as it is, without any additions, and can be taken with tea or coffee

For those who want to share their cooking styles and recipes please don’t hesitate to contact Charity Moyo at 074 787 3166 / 011 862 8500 or e-mail: charity@tametimes.co.za.

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Send all your sporting news to lebo.kathorus@tametimes.co.za

Soccer scouts invited to Caster Junior’ seek talent in Kathorus continues to shine in athletics Lebo Mosolodi

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Kgomotso ‘Caster Junior’ Khechane, a rising athletic sensation.

Thokoza-based Kgomotso ‘Caster Junior’ Khechane had a hectic schedule during the festive season, competing in various athletics competitions. Speaking to tame TIMES, the athletic sensation was excited

that she amassed four athletics awards during this period.

“On November 30, I took part in the 10km Street Mile Marathon held at Thembisa. I came first in the ladies under 19-20 category.

As if that was not enough, on 5 December, I competed in the World Aids Day 5km race held at Huntersfield Stadium in Katlehong.

Due to an injury attained in the previous race held in Thembisa a few days before, it was uncomfortable for me to showcase my best during the race. I obtained position five in that race, which was not bad for an athlete that was limping,” said Kgomotso.

The tenacious young athlete further took part in the Street Mile Championship 1500m and 200m race, both held in Thembisa. She obtained position one in the 1500m in the under 22 category. Caster Junior put the cherry on top when she obtained 3rd position in the 200m race later on the same day. Her five star performances earned her two awards in both races.

“I’ve just passed matric, which presented me with the opportunity to further my Sports Management Diploma at Vaal Technikon this year. I want to be knowledgeable in sports because it is the career of my choice,” said Kgomotso.

Ward 57 councillor Tisetso Nketle said she wants to play a part in helping Kgomotso succeed in her athletics career. “I will be speaking to MMC of Sports, Arts and Culture in Ekurhuleni and the Madam Speaker of Ekurhuleni Metro on how we could help her in advancing a career. I promise to work hard in securing her a bursary to pursue a career in sports,” concluded Nketle.

“Hundreds of Kathorus aspiring soccer players continue to hone their football skills, but their hard labour doesn’t bear positive fruits because they are often being ignored by soccer scouts,” said Tsunami Football Club coach Sabelo “Bharaza” Nkosi.

He said townships such as Soweto, Thembisa and Daveyton are often visited by soccer scouts. Nkosi said players from those areas got selected to play for leading soccer teams and their careers are flourishing.

“However, if Kathorus scouts continue to shun untapped talent from the area, they leave aspiring stars seeking respite in alcohol and drugs.“ “Kadi Mosadi was the last soccer star who was discovered in Kathorus Township in 2011. He is now competing in the ABSA Premiership for Amatuks FC and we are proud that he is a young rising soccer star coming from the neighbourhood. Football fans are aware that Kathorus is capable of producing good football stars,” said Nkosi.

He said Thabiso “Sjeke” Mabope and

Sbusiso Buthelezi are some of the promising stars who are capable of playing in the Absa Premiership League. Nkosi said some of the best local soccer players ever come from Kathorus, including former Kaizer Chiefs midfield genius Jabulani Mendu, current Mamelodi Sundowns player Sibusiso Khumalo and Polokwane FC player Kagiso Sinamela.

“We have three of the best soccer tournaments held regularly in Kathorus, which we would like soccer scouts to attend.

The Charles Tournament held in April at Thokoza Extension Two soccer grounds, Mboro Tournament held in June at Samhlolo Grounds in Katlehong and Chris Hani Mall Soccer Tournament held in December at Lesedi Soccer Grounds in Vosloorus are some of the biggest tournaments in Kathorus. Some of the best football stars once participated in these football tournaments and are now campaigning in leading local soccer leagues,” concluded Nkosi.

Tsunami Football Club coach Sabelo “Bharaza”Nkosi believed there is lot of untapped soccer talent in Kathorus.