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Becoming the voice of Ekurhuleni Volume 02, 28 November 2013, Week 48

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Hit man sentenced Charity Moyo

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Detective Sergeant Abraham Mphele of Vosloorus Police Station at the Somhlolo taxi rank in Vosloorus where the shooting took place.

If there is a problem amongst the taxi associations, the members should settle the matter amicably ~ Captain Piet Rossouw, communications officer of Vosloorus Police Station

Sabelo Ngobese, a 32-year-old hit man was sentenced to life imprisonment on 22 November at the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court for killing Alfred Mthombeni.

His accomplice, the driver of the getaway car, Mzandile Mtshali (23) was also sentenced to a 5 years suspended sentence.

According to detective Sergeant Abraham Mphele of Vosloorus Police Station, Alfred Mthombeni was a 38-year-old taxi owner, originally from KwaZulu-Natal, who was residing in Vosloorus. He was shot and killed

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on 20 November 2012 at Somhlolo taxi rank in Vosloorus by the two suspects. He said the two suspects were arrested along the N3 highway.

“The two suspects were found guilty and the magistrate sentenced them. Ngobese told the court that he was hired by his brother Mhlanganiseni Ngobese to kill Alfred Mthombeni. Mhlanganiseni Ngobese was also a taxi owner, originally from KwaZulu-Natal and residing in Vosloorus. He was also shot and killed in a Zulu hostel last year.

“Mhlanganiseni died before the suspects were

arrested and there is no evidence that links him to the incident,” said Mphele.

Captain Piet Rossouw, communications officer of Vosloorus Police Station said, “If there is a problem amongst the taxi associations, the members should settle the matter amicably.

“If they fail to solve the matter they should involve the police to help them to reach a solution. Crime does not pay and no one has the right to take the law in their own hands.

“The perpetrators can run but they can never hide and will be arrested.”

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Tips to ensure bank cards safety Charity Moyo charity@tametimes.co.za Christmas decorations are all over the shops and in the malls, symbolising that the big day is around the corner. This is the time of the year that everyone has been waiting for, a time to share and receive gifts and to spend time with their families.

People are advised to spend wisely and save money for the New Year. SABRIC is giving tips on ATM and bank card fraud.

They are warning people to be vigilant Charity Moyo, the editor of tame when using ATMs and not to allow anyone TIMES (Kathorus) to assist them. Make sure that when you punch your pin number that no one else sees it. There are two common methods used by the fraudsters: the skimming device and surfing system, which are both explained in detail on the next article in the page. The criminals target the festive season because they are aware that people are getting bonuses and receiving their investments of the year.

As we are in the midst of the 16 days of activism against violence against women and child abuse, we advise people to break the silence by reporting any form of abuse.

Those who are having Christmas and farewell parties and want to get coverage in our paper should contact our tame TIMES Kathorus team on the contact details listed below. See you in the next edition with more festive season news and safety tips.

There are numerous incidents of card and ATM fraud reported every day, especially towards the festive season. These cases have raised alarm with Thokoza Progressive Youth (TPY) and South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC), leading them to host a card and ATM fraud awareness campaign at Thokoza youth centre recently.

Daya Moodley, project manager of SABRIC said, “We are educating people about bank crime such as card and ATM fraud. We are also teaching them how to use bank cards at the ATMs. They should not ask anyone to assist them at the ATM, not even the security guard. They should rather go inside the bank for help. They should not force the card into the slot, as it might have been tampered with.”

He said there are two methods that ATM fraudsters use, namely shoulder surfing and skimming systems.

Moodley said with shoulder surfing the perpetrators disturb the ATM users to obtain the pin number of the card so that they can make transactions. With the skimming system they fix ATM mounted devices that capture the information on the card. The device has a camera to obtain the pin number. Moodley said if an ATM user is disturbed or interfered with whilst doing a transaction at the ATM, the card may be skimmed by being removed and replaced back

into the ATM without your knowledge. He said they should cancel the transaction and immediately report the incident using the bank’s stop card toll free number, which is displayed on all ATMs and at the back of the bank card.

Busi Madidiza, a resident said, “The challenge we face is that the ATMs swallow the cards. We have learned not to allow strangers to assist us at the ATMs and to be aware of the skimming devices used.”

Moses Tlema, chief operating officer of TPY, said that the awareness campaign was held to assist in preventing ATM and bank card fraud during the festive season.

Daya Moodley and David Mabaso, the project managers of SABRIC, with TPY members during the card and ATM fraud awareness campaign held in Thokoza.

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Giving up is not an option Safety is the number one rule Gladys Mutemeri 011 862 8500 Malefu Sello, a 23-year-old from Vosloorus, urges the youth to strive to succeed despite any obstacles they may face.

She says circumstances should not deter one from reaching the finishing line.

According to Malefu, people should appreciate their own effort, love themselves and not give up.

Malefu is a Youth Development Centre Manager in Kathorus. Her role is assisting young people in developing themselves and their talents. She has a passion for community development and at the Centre they focus on providing life skills development, technical skills, information, and social and referral programmes. Malefu is also a BA Honours Psychology Student and she is in her final year.

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Masters degree in Employee Assistance in five years’ time. Malefu also adds that it is very important and wise to have a backup plan in whatever one does. She gave an example of the dilemma she faced when she failed to secure a full time placement at university. However, as a backup plan she enrolled for long distance learning.

Malefu has now adjusted to long distance learning although it was not the initial plan.

Malefu also has an 11-month-old baby boy. When tame TIMES asked Malefu how she manages to keep up with her responsibilities despite being a mother, a student and a community development worker, her response was, “I love myself. If you love yourself it is easy to balance the roles while remaining on point at all times.”

Her hobbies are reading, researching journals, socialising with friends, shopping and spending quality time with her family.

Sello is advising women not to give up on their dreams.

Happy Khumalo happy@tametimes.co.za Kagiso Lebona is encouraging drivers to be careful and observant on the road to avoid accidents. He also urges them to take care of their cars in the same manner they look after themselves. He said a car represents one’s personality and is more like a second home, as some people spend most of their time driving.

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Most of my trips are from Johannesburg Drinking and driving is a big problem in to Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal and I South Africa and drivers should refrain from have never experienced any mechanical it, especially during the festive season.

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Journalists were recently barred from publishing the pictures of President Jacob Zama’s over R200 million worth residence in Nkandla, because it would jeopardise the president and his family’s safety.

State Security Minister Siyabonga Cwele recently warned the media to stop publishing photographs and footage of President Jacob Zuma’s home at Nkandla in KwaZulu-Natal.

The minister said this was an unacceptable security breach under the National Key Points Act that would not be tolerated in any democracy.

Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa further said Zuma was the victim of a propaganda campaign suggesting he used taxpayers’ money for his private home. “We have seen these things being peddled and said time and time again that the state built the house for the president with R206 million, which is a lie. We have disaggregated this R200 million

where it went and most of it was allocated to security features.”

People on the streets are questioning why the authority is prohibiting journalists from publishing pictures of president Zuma’s house, because their tax has been used in building it. Other described the R200 million house as the most expensive house ever built for a South African president. They believe that the money would have been used for better initiatives such as construction of houses, tarred roads, and installation of taps and electricity for Nkandla residents. In so doing, it would not only have improved the president’s life but the village population at large.

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) acting Chief Executive Officer Phumla Williams commented in the media that, “The Government has no problem with the media publishing pictures of National Key Points, including President Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla residence, as it is part of their daily line of duty. However, zooming into safety and security features of National Key Points is a challenge as it compromises national security.”

“It has never been the intention of the media to undermine President Zuma’s security by publishing these pictures. Similarly, we publish photos of other national key points, like the Union Buildings and Parliament on an almost daily basis.

“The photographs that have been published were taken from a distance or from an aerial view to show the extent of the upgrades worth over R200 million that the public has paid for,” SA National Editors Forum reported.

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Top achievers rewarded Charity Moyo charity@tametimes.co.za Phumula Gardens Primary School honoured 64 learners at the school assembly for performing extremely well in their academic studies for 2013.

The top achievers were awarded with trophies and certificates. Some of the categories that were honoured were the top five learners per each grade, best annual national assessment performers and best public speaking pupil.

Katlego Mabaso, the best public speaker and grade 5 top achiever said, “I feel happy that l am honoured. I encourage other learners to follow my path and to study at home what they have learnt at school.”

Sinathi Bukula, a grade 6 top achiever, said her parents are supportive and are the reason

behind her achievement. She advises other learners to believe in themselves and follow their dreams.

It was also a combined event with a farewell for grade 7 learners. Wendy Pita, a grade 7 learner said she will maintain the high standards as she proceeds to high school. Pita said Phumula Gardens Primary School will always be the best school she ever attended.

Audrey Ndlovu, deputy principal of Phumula Gardens Primary School said, “The award ceremony is held to encourage underperforming learners to also work hard, as some of the learners don’t take school seriously. We want the top achievers to sustain their performance up to tertiary level. The event is conducted annually and it challenges learners to do well from the onset.”

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Fortune Kunene Primary School in Vosloorus held a motivational talk for grade 7 learners during their last assembly at the school. Teachers motivated and advised the learners on what to expect in high school and how they ought to embrace the change at this stage in their lives. The learners also used this platform to acknowledge the teachers for grooming and teaching them for the past 7 years.

To make sure that the leaners get indepth empowerment, the school invited a motivational speaker and a police officer.

The teachers also held prayers for the learners.

Maureen Mase, educator, and deputy principal Thabo Maruping said they hold this motivational session for the grade 7 learners annually. They said it is a way of bidding farewell to the learners and also making them aware of what the future holds and how they should conduct themselves.

One of the teachers, Samukelisiwe Nsele encouraged the grade 7 pupils to hand down their old uniforms to their less privileged fellow learners.

The motivational speaker Zethembe Ntuli, Poetry corner Smart Nyembe a grade 10A pupil at OR Tambo Secondary School is following his passion of writing poetry. He started writing poems in 2004. He said he bacame aware of his gift when they were assigned to write poems in the Arts and Culture subject. Nyembe’s inspiration stems from his African roots. He said people should desist from focusing on the bad aspects of the country and focus on the positive of Africa. His advice to other children is that they should believe in themselves and discover who they are, so as to nurture their talents. “The seed that God has planted in you, should not fall on barren soil,” said Nyembe.

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from Vosloorus Zero Limit entertainment organisation, took to the stage and said, “In life there are decisions to make and their either positive or negative, so it is crucial to choose the correct path. There is a lot of influence, especially at this phase, therefore you must know and respect yourself and that will determine how far you will go.”

Sergeant Sibongile Mambane from Vosloorus Police Station made it clear to the leaners that should they indulge in criminal activities, drugs and alcohol, they would be responsible for their actions despite being young and that is why there are juvenile prisons. She cautioned the learners to open their eyes in high school because they will be exposed to different social ills. Mambane also spoke about sex, teenage pregnancy and HIV and AIDS. Jennifer Khoza and Kagiso Manda, on behalf of the other learners, acknowledged the teachers for equipping them with knowledge. Manda said, “May God richly bless you for your efforts and may you also do it for others.” Khoza added that they would carry what they had been taught onto the next level.

We are rich because the gold belongs to our God. We are Christians because Jesus was born

in Africa They may tell us we are black but we are the image of God indeed We are the Nation that was predicted by the kings who were elected To see the joy that was elevated and peace was selected Rise Africa shine like a star Be beautiful like a sun rising in the morning Yet you are too kind to be cruel To love to hate Too sweet to be sour The seed is planted by God Yet it didn’t fall on barren soil Africa the sons and daughters of an African soil Africa my home Africa my voice Africa my soil For those who want their poems published in tame TIMES, please do not hesitate to contact Charity Moyo at 011 862 8500/074 787 3166 or e-mail: charity@tametimes.co.za.

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Ka Majola scoops two awards Lebo Mosolodi lebo.Kathorus@tametimes.co.za

Andile Ka Majola won two Crown gospel music awards.

In the past 13 years Andile Ka Majola embarked on a rocky musical journey, which remains an unbelievable tale from humble beginnings to stardom.

The hard work, incredible passion and gospel musical acumen he demonstrated over the years in his craft, lifts him head and shoulder above his peers within the music circles.

He recently won two awards for the Crown Gospel Music Award in the Best Gospel Music Video and Best Songwriter categories held at ICC Arena in Durban.

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nominated for were tough. In the Best Gospel Music Video Category, I was competing against the reputable artists in the business including Bongi and Colleen, Hassan Green and Grace Galaxy. Despite the stiff challenge imposed by my competitors, I emerged victorious,” explained Ka Majola.

In the Best Songwriters category, his rivals were Mxolisi Mbethe, Ndo Dlakandla, Nathi and Nkanyiso. Both Nathi and Nkanyiso have extensive experience in the gospel music industry.

He surpassed everyone’s expectations inside the fully packed ICC Arena when he was announced the overall winner in the Best Songwriter category.

He said to be nominated into both categories signals that people finally recognises his God-given talent and his career is taking a step in a right direction.

Ka Majola’s career is growing and his music touches various lives. He has won the Best Songwriters’ Category for the third time since the inception of the competition in 2008. It was the first time he entered the Best Gospel Music Video category.

His most recent album, Andile Ka Majola Chapter 6, has already sold 35 000 copies and is fast approaching platinum sales status.

People who are interested to book for Andile’s performance this festive season can contact him at 031 826 504/ 071 262 7722 or e-mail: andilemajola@ mweb.co.za/info@andilekamjola.com / @andilekamajola

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Beef Tongue Stew Recipe Two of the most popular recipes that are cooked in households on almost a daily basis are beef and chicken stew. The delight in these recipes is that they can be done slightly different each time. This week in our cooking column, Gladys Mutemeri from tame TIMES shared another method of preparing beef stew, particularly the tongue. This recipe serves 6-8 people.

Ingredients:

Method:

- One large tongue (prepared and cut into 1-inch thick slices) -Tomato juice, enough to cover the tongue - Dark soya sauce - 3 large cloves of garlic, peeled and minced - 1 teaspoon ground white or black pepper - 1 teaspoon sugar (this balances out the acidity of the tomato juice) - 4-5 medium potatoes, peeled, cut into wedges, and steamed - 3-4 medium carrots, peeled, cut into chunks, steamed - 3/4 cup frozen peas - 1 onion - 2 tablespoons butter - 2 tablespoons cornstarch - 1/2 cup water

- Place the tongue base pieces in a large pot.

- Cover them with the tomato juice.

- Add the minced garlic, sugar, onion and pepper.

- Bring the mixture to a boil; reduce the heat to a low simmer.

- Leave the tongue stew covered for 15-20 minutes.

- Add the butter to the pot along with the remainder of the tongue (the proper tongue not the base pieces).

- Add the peas, carrots and potatoes.

- Add dark soya sauce to taste.

- Thicken the sauce with the cornstarch mixture; adjust the consistency with water as needed.

- Check seasoning.

- Pour the sauce over the tongue - Switch off the heat and leave the pot on the stove to simmer.

- Serve with rice.

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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Vosloorus arrests Knowing your rights in the workplace The following police successes were made by Vosloorus Police Station from 5 to 11 November: Assault with intention to cause grievous bodily harm..................8 Assault common…………………………………………….............1 Rape………………………………………………………….............1 Dealing in drugs…………………………………………….............1 Possession of stolen property…………………………….............1 Shoplifting……………………………………………………...........5 Contempt of court……………………………………………..........2 Malicious damage to property………………………………..........2 Possession of dagga………………………………………….........8 Possession of illegal substance…………………………….......... 3 Failing to display liquor license……………………………….........4 Theft of cash……………………………………………………........2 Drunk and driving……………………………………………..........11 Drinking and driving…………………………………………...........6 Housebreaking………………………………………………...........2 Possession of stolen motor vehicle………………………….........1 Drunk in public…………………………………………………......13 Police officers were out in full force in the streets of Vosloorus.

Captain Piet Rossouw, communications officer, said drugs and drinking in public will be a big challenge this coming festive season.

Common robbery 01 Possession of stolen property 01 Possession of dagga 10 Possession of drugs 07 Drunk and driving 03 Shoplifting 05 Child neglect 01 Failing to display liquor license 07 Malicious damage to property 01 Assault grievous body harm 05 Contempt of court 01 Theft of cash 01 Theft 04 Fraud 02 Possession of illegal substance 03 Possession and dealing with dagga 01 Assault common 02 Pedestrian on freeway 10 Drinking in public 08

Criminal convicted Ayanda Bhekani Mbatha, a 27-year-old from Phumula, was convicted, at the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court, to 30 years imprisonment for rape and house robbery.

The magistrate sentenced him to 15 years for rape and another 15 years for house robbery.

According to Constable Trevor Kekana, on 28 August 2012 the police received a complaint of rape and a house robbery in Ponong Extension 5 at Vosloorus.

He said that on arrival they found a 47-year-old woman (domestic worker) with a three-year-old boy. The woman told them that the suspect jumped the wall and entered the house. It is alleged that he locked the doors, tied the woman with shoe laces and raped her in front of the young boy. The suspect took all the electrical appliances and gadgets to the value of R20 000. He also stabbed the victim’s left hand with a knife and fled from Phumula.

Kekana said the police continued with the investigations and after two months they received evidence from a forensic report revealing the identity of the suspect, Ayanda Bhekani Mbatha. They traced his home address and could not find him.

Kekana said that on 18 April 2013 they found him at Boksburg

prison, arrested for another case of armed robbery in Katlehong.

He first appeared at the Vosloorus court on 22 April and the matter was transferred to Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court on 21 June.

He was convicted on 4 October and he is still awaiting trial for an armed robbery case and warrant of arrest in Primrose.

Many people are suffering silently in their workplaces. The behaviour of managers and fellow employees can make or break a person. However, for a person to be protected by South African labour law, there are a few things one must know. In terms of the Labour Relations Acts (LRA), there are limited cases of unfair labour practices and types of treatment which may constitute as unfair labour practice. They shall be highlighted below:

Section 185 of the LRA provides that “every employee has the right not to be subjected to an unfair labour practice”. Unfair labour practice means any unfair act or omission that arises between an employer and an employee, involving: An unfair conduct of the employer relating to the promotion, demotion or training of an employee or benefits to an employee; An unfair suspension of an employee or any other disciplinary action short of dismissal in respect of an

employee; The failure or refusal of an employer to reinstate or re-employ a former employee in terms of any agreement; and An occupational detriment, other than dismissal, in contravention of the Protected Disclosures Act, 2000, on account of an employee having made a protected disclosure as defined in that Act. In the follow up article, we will discuss in detail the four bullet points above in a series relating to unfair labour practice. Meanwhile, it is important that you are aware

Zonkizizwe residents to refrain from using illegal graveyard Charity Moyo

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The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality (EMM) is appealing to residents and undertakers in the Zonkizizwe area to stop using the cemetery in Magagula Heights.

The cemetery, which is situated in Magagula Street, is illegal and, according to the EMM’s Cemetery and Crematorium by-laws, burying people at this facility is an unlawful deed.

“It has come to our attention that some families are burying their deceased loved ones at this cemetery. This might seem like a cheap alternative,

but it puts them at the risk of being arrested,” said Victor Nesengani of Parks and Cemeteries.

Nesengani added that the remains of the deceased that have been illegally buried at this cemetery would most probably be exhumed and reburied at one of the Metro’s official cemeteries – a costly and emotional event for family members.

The EMM is requesting that families that have recently buried family members at this cemetery should come forward with their details in order to rectify the procedures that

were not followed. They can contact Mafika Moloi on 011 391 2700 or Sanelisiwe Mongoai on 011 999 4650.

There are 19 legal cemeteries throughout the Ekurhuleni region and residents in this area may utilise Cambrian Cemetery for first interments.

The Metro also offers second and third interment burials as an alternative burial method at a cheaper rate and these can be arranged at Katlehong, Vosloorus, Thokoza, Eden Park, and Palm Ridge cemeteries.

Unlicensed female driver destroys two shacks

Charity Moyo

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Occupants of a house and two shacks in Katlehong were wakened by a green Honda Civic that lost control, flattened their fencing and crushed into their shacks. The unlicensed driver was arrested for suspected drunken driving. The incident occurred on Sontonga Road in Motsamai section at Katlehong.

The two women in the crushed shacks sustained slight injuries.

They were taken to Natalspruit Hospital for medical attention.

Reckless and negligent driving, and suspected drunken driving charges against the unlicensed driver were registered at Katlehong (Ramokonopi) Police Station. The suspect’s boyfriend, who allowed her to drive without a license, was issued with a fine of R500 for permitting an unlicensed person to drive his vehicle on a public road.

The arrested female driver is expected to appear in the Palm Women indicating the damages caused by the car.

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Sports Council brings chess to schools Lebo Mosolodi

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Solomon Mabena and Duduzile Hlophe giving instructions to aspiring chess players.

The Ekurhuleni Sports Council (ESC) has has been set up, which is ESC’s affiliate. embarked on an initiative to introduce Township schools that have learners playing chess in township schools in a bid to the sport will campaign in that league and educate youngsters about the sport. showcase their skills,” explained Mabena.

According to ESC chess Manager Solomon Intokozo Primary School chess Coordinator Mabena, the chess programme started last Duduzile Hlophe cited that they started to take year in various schools in Kathorus. part in the sport last year. At first the progress “We will soon expand the programme to was at a snail’s pace, until ESC’s recent various parts within Ekurhuleni Municipality. donation of chess boards and pieces.

Our objective is to convert aspiring chess “We are moving with full speed and learners players into champions while still in their are regularly practicing their favourite sport. teens. We intend to enlist the services of the “We are optimistic that we will produce a sports experts so that they can impart their champion in our school if they are being knowledge to youngsters. The chess league coached correctly.”

Intokozo Primary School Chairperson Manqoba Kunene said the sport helps him to be sharp mentally and it is beneficial to his academic work.

He urged fellow youngsters to take part in the sport.

“There are enormous opportunities in this sport unlike other mainstream sports.

“Aspiring chess players can make it big and represent the country both locally and in international competitions,” concluded Kunene.

Super Kings shine on their first attempt Lebo Mosolodi lebo.kathorus@tametimes.co.za

The Thokoza cricket team Super Kings proved that they are not just campaigning in the Gauteng Sunday Four League (SU4) when they walloped their opponents Delfos Cricket Club at Eden Park Stadium.

The latter managed 148 runs in 42 overs, while the Thokoza cricket club won by 9 wickets.

Super Kings Cricket Club head coach Kagiso Kgoele was excited about his team’s performance. “Our opponents were the first we beat and Thabang Malatji dished out a brilliant performance on the day. He managed to make 100 runs in 20 balls. He scored 6 sixes and 8 fours, which stood him head and shoulders above all players on the pitch on the day. My bowlers also produced a brilliant performance on the day,” said Kgoele.

Kgoele is overjoyed that they obtained position two in their first season playing in the SU4. Since they started playing in the SU4 in October, they have played seven league games, losing three games and winning four.

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