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GOVERNMENTurged to lend a hand>> Drugs in different forms are on the increase in schools in the Greater Edendale
NOMPENDULO NGUBANE>>[email protected]
MEMBERSof the community under the Plessislaercluster community policing forum (CPF) haveurged government departments to lendahand in
drug awareness campaigns in local schools.This isduetothediscoveryof itemsthatarenotallowed
in schools, according to the CPF chairperson SfisoMavundla.
Schoolsarealsoencouragedto formsafetycommitteessothattheCPFmembers’jobwouldbeeasywhentheyvisitschools for awareness programmes.
In someof theschools in Imbali, the (CPF) teamdiscov-eredpacket of chips, popularly knownasgo-slow, that aresuspected to have been mixed with drugs.
AccordingtoMavundla,thepupilsbought,atethechipsand after that their behaviour changed. That is when wewere called into the school to attend to the matter.
“Thepupils bought the chips fromthewomenwhoareselling at the school. After eating the chips, they becamedizzy and that concerned the teachers. We checked thechipsanddiscoveredthat therewasafunnywhitepowderthat was sprinkled on the chips.
“We strongly believe that might have caused theirchange of behaviour. The women selling the chips at theschool said theywerenot aware that the chipsmighthavebeen dangerous”, said Mavundla.
He said they still do not knowwhat the white powderwas.
“There are other items that are slowly becoming atrend in schools. Pupils go to China shops and buy itemsfor bad purposes. In some of the schools, we discovereda charming potion called (isigqabo). This is usually usedby girls to seducemen.Wemade an investigation andwewere informed that they put that lotion on their eyebrowsand eyelashes to seduce boys.
“Once they lookatanymaleafterputtingonthat lotion,hebecomesattracted to them.That iswhat theyarebeingtoldwhen theybuy these items. Currently,weare fightingagainst therelationshipsbetweenteachersandpupilsbutits not possible if such things are found on the pupils.
“These items are sold at R10 and R5, whichever pricethat the pupils can afford. Another chocking find was asweet inadoll container,whichagain changed thebehav-iour of pupils in one of the primary schools in Imbali.
Pupilsate thesweetand theystartedhavinghallucina-tions,” said Mavundla.
EducationspokespersonMuziMahlambisaid theyap-preciate what the CPF is doing in schools, adding that asthe department, they also have structures in place to dealwith social ills in schools.
“We have Soul Buddies and other structures that dealwith different issues in the school.We are grateful for theworkthattheCPFisdoing,fightingagainsttheuseofdrugsin schools,” said Mahlambi.
PHOTO:SUPPLIEDIn the picture are items discovered by CPF members in some schools in Imbali the ‘go slow’ chips, sweet, tablets and the red liquidsaid to be a charming portion in the container (isigqabo).
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CRISISAmbulance: 10 177Fire Brigade: 080 003 3911Traffic Mpimpa Hotline: 086 221 1011911 Control Centre, PMB: 033 391 1911Lifeline (24hrs): 033 394 4444Rape Crisis: 033 394 4444
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033 342 2239/080 078 6786Alcoholics Anon: 086 143 5722 or 033 345 6795Famsa: 033 342 4945Childline: 080 005 5555Forest Fires: 033 330 8421Safe City report crime via SMS: 083 767 7233SPCA: 033 386 9267
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Prevent cartheftECHO REPORTER>>[email protected]
POLICEhavewarned of an increasednumber of cases of car theft in thePietermaritzburgCBDandsurround-ingareas,citingnegligenceandsheercarelessness ofmotorists and vehicleowners.
Captain Thulani Zwane said thata number of car theft reported casesoccur without any forced entry. Itmakes it possible to believe that thesuspects are using a jamming deviceto jam the motor vehicle’s lockingsystemwhen the driver activates thealarm.
“The device is used to gain easyaccess into a car. To prevent suchcriminal activities, police are urgingmotorists to be careful. Make surethat all the doors and windows areproperly locked when you park yourcar.
“Do not leave your firearm in thecar glove compartment (cubbyhole)oranywhere inthecar.This isagainstthe law. Laptops and cameras shouldbe put in the boot of your car. Keepyourwindowsclosedwhendriving inthe city centre.
“Do not open your windows forhawkers along the road and at therobots. Keep the doors locked andwindows closed at all times,” he said.
Zwane advised drivers not to usea cellular phone unless it’s a hands-free kit.
“Always lockyourvaluables in thecar boot before departure and atnight, park in well-lit areas. Practicethe same prevention skills you applyin parking lots or garages at home.
“Storeyour luggageinthecarbootwhere it is out of sight. Do not leaveyour handbag or briefcase visible inthe car. Do not leave your keys in theignition. Always lock the doors andclosethewindowswhengettingoutofthe car. Remove detachable radiosand the radios face when getting outof the car. Try to fit an alarm and oranti-theft device in your car. Haveyour keys ready in your hand as youapproach your car, especially if theyare difficult to find in your handbag,”he said.
Upskilling youth of PMB
PHOTO:SUPPLIEDAyanda Dube , founder of Hospitality skills development group. A NonProfit Organization that seeks toequip young people with skills within the hospitality industry.
INabid toempoweryoungpeopleonscarceskills,alocalhospitalityskills development group has
started a project to upskill needyyoung people with an interest in thehospitality industry.
The non-profit organisation,knownasHospitalitySkillsDevelop-ment Group, was established lastyear togiverelevant skillswithin thehospitality industry to unemployedyouth.
Speaking toEcho, founderAyan-da Dube said: “The unemploymentrate amongst youth is very high andthere are not enough jobs for every-one.Wewant to seemore andmoreyoungpeopleventuringintothehos-pitality industry.
“Our main focus will be particu-larlyon those fromdeepruralareas,as they are not as exposed to manyopportunities like other young peo-ple.Wewanttoequipthemwithnec-
essary skills within the industry sothey can make careers out of it.
“These skills include catering,waitering, financial management,eventsmanagementandalsogener-al life skills”.
Dube said that their long termgoal is to have their services used ingovernment hospitals, old agehomes, orphanagehomes and com-munity soup kitchens.
Theworkshopswillbeconductedfreeofcharge.Dubefurthercalledallthosewithin thehospitality industrywho have an interest, to come for-ward and share their knowledge.
VOX POP“If the government ends upagreeing to this request theywould be saving a lot of lives.Dagga is not legal but people smoke it already. I don’tknow what government wouldbenefit from legalising it but ifthat is done to save lives, Ithink they should not thinktwice about it.”
Tich Hove
“It’s a natural herb that has been used fordecades. If there has been research confirmingthat it could help cancer patients, it shouldbe legalised (Mavana). We have our own izinyanga using the herb. (Duma).”
Yolanda Mavana andNompilo Duma
“Dagga doesn’t affect anyone andhas been used since the olden days.Those who use it would tell youthat the herb doesn’t harm andturn people into hobos. If there is aneed to legalise the
herb thenthe governmentshoulddo
that.”
“If they legalise it, itshould be accessed
by the patientsonly. There shouldbe a limit as towho uses it and
how. We don’twant to see people
dying. If the herbis a
prescriptionthat can helpcancer patients, thenthey shouldpermit theuse of it but
only to thepatients.”
PRESIDENT Zuma has instructed Health MinisterAaron Motsoaledi to look into decriminalisingdagga for medical use for those who need it. Thisfollowed IFP MP Mario Oriani Ambrosini’s impassioned pleas to Zuma and government last Thursday. Ambrosini told Parliament that he has beenusing dagga illegally after he was diagnosed withcancer of the lungs and pleaded that it be allowedto be used by cancer sufferers and other who needits medicinal properties. People on the streetsshared their view about the matter withNOMPENDULO NGUBANE.
Luthando Makhaye
Nkoskhona Ndlovu
Tatham Art Galleryweekly diary
From 28 February to 7 MarchGallery open from 10 am to 5 pm from Tuesday to
Sunday. KZN Midlands Matric Art Exhibition will be ondisplay in the Main Room. The upstairs galleries, including the International Prints Gallery, have been rehung with old favourites.Please note: The Gallery’s parking entrance is onCommercial (Chief Albert Luthuli) Road. The temporary entrance from Longmarket (Langalibalele)Road is now closed.Friday 28 February: 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm – Art ClassSaturday 1 March : 10 am to 3 pm Cafe Tatham open:2pm–SaturdayLive@TathamGallery(JazzConcert)Tuesday 4 March : 2 pm to 4 pm – Library openThursday 6 March : 6 pm – KZN Midlands MatricArt opens.Friday 7 March : 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm – Art ClassNB. Book concert with Vimla at vimla.mood[email protected], 033 392 2813 Call Pinky MadlabaneNkabinde (Education Officer) on 033 3922 811.
City deejays to rockImbali this Saturday
ECHO REPORTER
IF you are looking for some fun to do thisweekend, it is all happening at Mr Chickenin Unit 1 this Saturday, with Pietermaritzburg deejays playing some good music fora good cause. The event, known as theblock party, is hosted by Fanotainmentevents as a way of ploughing back to thecommunity through music.
“For the first time ever, this is a oneday event where all local deejays will beplaying under one roof and playing forfree.
“People must bring their camp chairsand refreshments and enjoy the day withus. We will also have surprise actors fromSABC with us. “There will be a car washand entrance is free,” said Gumede. Theline up will be opened by DJ Sabbza, Aionic, Mlinox, Lavista, Cartoon and Sho.
PHOTO:FILEFanotainment will be hosting a block party where all
local deejays will be playing under one roof at MrChicken in Imbali's Unit 1.
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MK veteransdeserve respectwithin the ANC>> These freedom fighters are now treated contemptuously“BUT why are we depriving
MK veterans of thereverence they deserve?”
lamented an old man clad in an ANCT-shirt, in the taxi from Dambuza totown.
“Or is it because our ex-combat-ants are ravaged by poverty that wefind it hard to respect them?”
“YouseeBab’Zulu,”amiddle-agedman sitting next to the old manmused, “the dignity of MK veteranscan only be restored by educatingpeople about the pivotal role thatUmkhonto weSizwe played in theliberation struggle.”
“ThatisnotenoughVusi,”Bab’Zu-lusplutteredexasperatedly,“weneedto rid ourselves of this disgustingnonsensical tendency of marginalis-ing our soldiers in the organisation.The ANCmembers across the board,let alone the leadership, need to holdourex-guerillasinhighesteembeforewe could expect the mainstreamsocietytopayhomagetothem.Other-wise the imageof thewholeorganisa-tion would be - if not already -tarnished.”
This preceding dialogue gives usan abundant clarity on how people
feel about the predicament of MKveterans.
These freedom fighters are nowtreatedcontemptuously,evenbyANCleaderswhoaresupposedtobeexem-plary in terms of treating them withdignity. The ANC is now throngedwith ignoramuses who are notconversant with its literature, whichhasandcontinuestobreedanembar-rassing ignorance regarding MK.Doesn’t this explain why you wouldfind theveteransbeingpatronisedbythese opportunist newcomers whojoined the organisation after 1994when it was fashionable to do so?
WhentheANCreluctantlydecidedto formUmkhontowe Sizwe in 1961,due to the intransigence of the whiteregime to relinquish oppression, theaimwastoescalatethestruggleofthisveryANCtoliberatethiscountryfromthe ravages of apartheid.
But what is baffling and appallingis that these people who call them-selves loyal and disciplined ANCmembers are the ones who discount
MK veterans, acting as if the estab-lishment of MK was frivolous. Theveterans have become Cinderellas inthe organisation.
The branch is themost importantsphere of any political force, for it isclosest to the rank and file. I doubt ifall branch executive committees(BECs) of the ANC are well versed intermsof theorganisationin itsentire-ty.
In my personal experience, someBECs’ members know nothing aboutUmkhonto we Sizwe Military Veter-ansAssociation (MKMVA), and that itispartandparceloftheANC.TheANCneeds to take the issue of inductionseriously. What is needed for all newANC members is a properly struc-tured programme of induction andpolitical education at a branch level.
Thiswouldmake sure that peoplewho serve on these BECs are wellequipped in terms of understandingall the workings and components ofthe ANC. Isn’t it disgraceful being anardent ANC card-carrying member,
yet being diametrically in the darkwithrespect toMKMVAand its role inthe ANC? The ANC Moses Mabhidaregion was named after the commis-sar and chief political instructor ofMK, Moses Mabhida. But does theleadershipofthisregionreflectthatintheir dealings with MK veterans?
We hope that Senzo Mchunu, asthe new ANC chairperson in thisprovince, would recognise MKMVA.Does the ANC leadership rejoice fail-ing to honour their promises to assistMK veterans? I’m struggling tounderstandwhyMeshack Radebe asanANCleaderfailedtokeephisprom-ise of hiring military veterans toaddress the issue of rhino poaching.
When MK suspended the armedstrugglein1990,whichultimately ledto its disbandment in 1993, the ANCnever uttered a single word that theex-combatants had now becomeobsolete in its political life. Which iswhy youwould find the leadership ofMKMVA(establishedin1996)playinga crucial role in the ANC structures,
for instance, Kebby Maphatsoe, thenational chairperson of MKMVA, is amember of the national executivecommittee (NEC) of the ANC.
His KZN provincial counterpart,Themba Mavundla, is also instru-mental in the ANC in the province. Itshould also be noted that no one canpurport to be an MKMVA memberwithout being a loyal card-carryingmemberoftheANC -MKMVAderivesits existence fromtheANC.Thisgivesus a vivid demonstration thatMKMVA can never be divorced fromthe ANC.
For the mere fact that you are anindustrious and zealous ANC mem-ber, who unfortunately happens notto be anMKMVAmember, shouldnotmake you resentful and envious ofMK veterans. The National Demo-cratic Revolution (NDR) shouldneverbe desecrated through the trivialisa-tion of MK veterans - the ANC mem-bers should learn to embrace andrespect the ex-combatants.
Do you think the organisationalancestry of Chris Hani, Joe Slovo,OliverTambo,JBMarks,HarryGwalaand Moses Mabhida, the list is end-less, is happy about the indignities towhich MK veterans are subjected?Was the execution of MK guerillassuch as Solomon Mahlangu, VuyisileMini, Walter Khanyingo and manyothers, in vain?WasNelsonMandelaplaying games when he underwentmilitary training in Algeria, Ethiopiaand China, becoming the first com-mander of MK?
Indeed this despicable attitude ofbeing scornful ofMKveterans shouldbe refrained from.
MosesKotane, oneof theANC/MKstalwarts, had this to say:
“For one to be a true cadre of themovement it is necessary to be bornagain, to become a new person.”
*Siyabonga Mshengu is chair-person of Kwa-Pata school govern-
ing body
Siyabonga Mshengu
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Umkhulumeli waBantu
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Kodwa manje sekuqhamukeumuntu oyedwa nje oyilungu lePha-lamende uMnu. Mario Ambrosini
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E.tv actors and presenters in townNOKULUNGA NGOBESE>>[email protected]
IF you have ever dreamt of meeting yourfavourite celebrity live, make sure you areat the Greater Edendale mall on Saturdayas thee-tv crewvisit the cityaspart of theirkasi tour.
The tourwill kick off with a night of funandclubbingat theVeritasnightclubat theGolden Horse Casino at 10pm. Entrancefee is R70.
OnSaturdaybetween11amand2pmthe crew,which consists of somee.tv ac-tors and presenters, will move to theGreaterEdendalemallwheretheywillbeminglingwith their fans. Entrance is free.
Fans will get to see e.tv stars fromRhythmCity,Scandal,Club808,StepUporStepwinners of 2013, eKasi + channel andCraze.
Speaking to Echo, Itumeleng Bokaba,who plays Mampho in Rhythm City,said: “Pietermaritzburgpeople canexpect an unforgettable week-endastheywillget toseeusupclose and will also be givenan opportunity to ask usquestions.Wewill alsoget an opportunity toconnect with thepeople. It is anamazing opportu-nity as the tour isjust for them.Itwillbefull of fun and activity asthere are prizes to be won.”
Bokabaplaystheroleofayoungteenage girlwho loves things and loves tofit it. She goes a little deeper inexperimenting with things andcontracts HIV from a sugar daddy.
Other actorswhowill be part of thetour include Siyabonga Shibe, whoplays Killer, on Scandal, MduduziMabaso who plays Suffocate on RhythmCity, Khanyi Mbau and many more.
Channel publicist BelindaMashashane said that fans will also betreated to autographs and photo sessionson the day.
Itumeleng Bokaba, who plays
PHO-TO:SUP-PLIEDLindaSokhuluplaysNikiweSibeko inIsidingo.
ISIDINGOCHARLIE decides to risk all to prevent Brad
from finding out the truth. Nikiwe learns that heruncle is serious about learning to manager hisanger. Sechaba decides to investigate the newrival that threatens to rob him of his best customers. Charlie’s past is more haunting andmore tragically controlling than she ever imagined. There are changes afoot in the Sibekohousehold as a new Jefferson surprises everyone. Lerato and Sechaba find that businesscompetition can burn badly. Bradley decides tobe proactive in protecting Charlie. Jefferson isoptimistic about the future of his marriage. Lerato enlists Prada’s help in fighting the shebeenfood wars. Brad’s feelings for Charlie cause himto lose perspective. Jefferson Sibeko strugglesto gain what he wants most in the world. RajeshKumar becomes embroiled in the politics of theBunny Chow. Charlie grows tired of everyonefussing over her, but danger lurks. Jefferson isdetermined to win Katlego back, but businessis getting in the way of his efforts. Sechaba pinshis hopes on Rajesh’s curry.
SCANDALA NEW and extremely significant omen
makes Daniel’s and Shakira’s blood run cold. Anzani finds out something which makes her fearthat her and Lerumo’s love is doomed forever.Ndumiso surprises Gontse with a bold and spontaneous gesture. A surprise visitor arrives at theNyathi house bringing the fire of the ancestors.Anzani makes the most difficult decision of herlife.TheGontseNdumisoSarafinatrianglegetsmore complicated.
RHYTHM CITYSIFISO’S old pal, Tsetse Fly, shows up and en
courages him to bunk off work. Sis Bee arrivesat the jumble sale to upstage Mamokete withher own jumble sale. Mamokete bites off a bitmore than she can chew when she takes Sis Beehead on. Bash pitches the numbernumberscam to Lerato. Mamokete continues her questto win Pastor Isaac’s approval. Sifiso is struggling to deal with the demands of Tsetse Fly. Nikigets very suspicious about Bash and Lerato’s relationship. Fats thinks he knows what Suffocateand Niki are up to and alerts Bash. Lerato triesto find a candidate to pull Bash’s numbernumber scam on. Sifiso is uncomfortable withlying to Miles about the nature of his relationship with Tsetse Fly. Lerato tries to make a datewith Fausto for the sting. Miles is going to CapeTown and Tsetse Fly wants to move in while heis away. Sis Bee does not take the bait whenMamokete offers her an opportunity to comeclean.
DAYS OF OUR LIVESCHLOE leaves a note and heads to the docks
where she jumps into the water leaving Parkersitting on the docks by himself with a note. Philipgets there in time and saves Chloe. Abe warnsChad about the DiMera family. Philip realiseswhat Kate and Melanie were up to. Nicole triesto get information out of Taylor about how shemet E.J. Roman tells Bo that he is being reinstated on the forces but Hope is not.
*There will be no Days of our Lives on 3, 4and 5 March due to the cricket.
BOLD AND BEAUTIFULTAYLOR urges Steffy to tell Liam
about the pregnancy. Brooke encourages Hope to remain optimistic that Liam will call withword that he has chosen her overSteffy. Bill attempts to give Liamall of the reasons why Steffy is amuch better match for him thanHope. Katie tells Hope what Bill isdoing, but Hope remains confidentthat Liam will not be swayed by hisfather. While picking up her daughter’s belongings, Taylor relays to Liam about themonumental mistake that he is making bylettingSteffygo.DayzeeconfessestoMarcus and Carter more informationabout her past life on the streetsof Skid Row. Dayzee explainsmore to Marcus and Carterabout the circumstances surrounding her association withMaya. Steffy sincerely pleadswith Hope to give Liam thespace that he needs tomake a proper decisionbetween the two ofthem. Pam and Donna are concernedwhen they begin tosuspect that something romantic maybe developing between Eric andTaylor.
>> Deceit, love and fear are all in your soapies this week
The tourwill kick off with a night of funandclubbingat theVeritasnightclubat theGolden Horse Casino at 10pm. Entrance
OnSaturdaybetween11amand2pmthe crew,which consists of somee.tv ac-tors and presenters, will move to theGreaterEdendalemallwheretheywillbeminglingwith their fans. Entrance is free.
Fans will get to see e.tv stars fromRhythmCity,Scandal,Club808,StepUporStepwinners of 2013, eKasi + channel and
Speaking to Echo, Itumeleng Bokaba,who plays Mampho in Rhythm City,said: “Pietermaritzburgpeople canexpect an unforgettable week-endastheywillget toseeusupclose and will also be givenan opportunity to ask usquestions.Wewill alsoget an opportunity to
just for them.Itwillbefull of fun and activity asthere are prizes to be won.”
Bokabaplaystheroleofayoungteenage girlwho loves things and loves tofit it. She goes a little deeper inexperimenting with things andcontracts HIV from a sugar daddy.
Other actorswhowill be part of thetour include Siyabonga Shibe, whoplays Killer, on Scandal, MduduziMabaso who plays Suffocate on RhythmCity, Khanyi Mbau and many more.
Channel publicist BelindaMashashane said that fans will also betreated to autographs and photo sessions
Itumeleng Bokaba, who playsMampho in Rhythm City, is partof the e.tv crew that will be
visiting the city from tomorrowas part of their kasi tour
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Celebrating Black History Month
MORE often, February is known as amonth of love because of Valentine’sDay which falls on 14 February.
Very few people are aware of the fact thatFebruary is regarded as Black History Month,which is celebrated by black people interna-tionally.
Black History Month was founded in 1925byCaterG. Woodson,with anaim tohonourthe importance of Black achievements andtheir contribution in the upliftment of humani-ty.
During this time, we remember the lives ofmen and women like Nelson Mandela, JuliusNyerere, Malcom X, Steve Biko, MangalisoSobuko, Marcus Garvey, Queen Nyahbinghiand manymore who played a part in upliftinghumanity.
As Africans, we value our history andsee the great need to pass knowledge to theyoungergenerationsothatourhistorydoesnotget lost in time.
Asaresult, theuprisingeventscoordinatingcommittee, in association with the Universityof KZN’s School of Religion, Philosophy andClassics, is hosting a one-day workshop at theUniversity of Kwazulu-Natal to seal up BlackHistory Month on 28 February.
Wehereby invite students and anyonewhois interested in knowingmore about black his-toryto attendBlackHistoryMonthcelebrationat the university’s new arts centre on the day.
The workshop runs from 10am until 3pm.Refreshments will be provided. Inquiries
can be directed to 079 625 5660. -Supplied
Allocating financial resources
PHOTO: SUPPLIEDSpeculation ended yesterday when Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan delivered his budgetpresentation in Parliament. Those who wanted to know whether taxes on alcohol and cigarette’s would be going up have now heard directly from the horse’s mouth.
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THEcountrynowhasanewindoorsoccerleague and it’s known Saifa.
It falls under the country’ governingbodySafa. Thesoccerindoorleague,undertheSouth African Indoor Football Association(Saifa), is popularly called “Futsal” around theglobe and is currently taking SA by storm.
It’s fixtures are played all over the countryevery weekend.
What ismoreinteresting,andnotknownbymany, is that thechairmanofSaifa is local legalguru and long serving executive member ofSafa, Poobie Govindansamy.
Govindansamy this week told Echo that“Futsal” is very popular around theworld andfixtures are played twice a week.
He said soccer giants such as Spain, Brazil,Italy, Germany and others start by mouldingtheir players in the indoor leagues, beforegraduating to outdoor.
“I am glad that the mother body, Safa,agreed to start and to accommodate their newbaby Saifa, commonly called Futsal in soccercircles around the world.
“I amalso excited that our affiliates (teams)are coming from all the SA provinces. Otherprovinces are already becomingpowerhousesof Saifa.
“It is also interesting that therearea coupleofteamsfromtheCityOfChoicelikeMaritzburgHotspur and Young Natalians,” saidGovindansamy.
Another Pietermaritzurg-based adminis-trator, EbrahimHossen,who is Saifa’s generalsecretary, told Echo that the new look leaguereceived a shot in the arm andwas sponsoredby the 2010 Fifa World Cup Legacy Trust thathas provided R1.6 million.
But this requires additional sponsorshipthat will boost the growth of Futsal and createopportunities for all South Africans.The immediate aim of the league is to create-credible competitionand this canonly bedonebyhavingasustainableNationalFutsalLeagueacross the country.
“Wedon’t achievegoodresultson the inter-national scenebecausewelackedexperiencedplayers. We can only have such players if wehavea competitive league whichwecan selectour best players from,” said Hossen.
Currently, the league ismadeof120playerswhoareeligibleforselectiontorepresentSAonthe Futsal international scene.
“We are now following in the footsteps ofcountries such as Brazil and Spain.” he said.
For information, local potential affiliatescan contact Hossen at 033 345 5707 (office) or073 264 4288.
–Jerry Barnes
PHOTO: JERRY BARNESPietermaritzburg’s Poobie Govindansamy ischairman of the recently formed SouthAfrican Indoor Football Association (Saifa)with falls under Safa.
Disabled dowonders in aglobal race
NOKULUNGA NGOBESE>>[email protected]
HAVING scooped medals in theinternational wheelchair racingtournament that was held in CapeTown last week, chairperson ofRichmond Riders Club, MichaelLuthaka, says that disability doesnot mean inability.
The club, which deals with allissuesofpeople livingwithdisabili-ties through sports, broke recordsby coming back home with tenmedals - five gold, four bronze andone silver, beating participantsfrom different countries.
The club also made their markby participating in the NelsonMandelamarathon lastyear,whichwasopenedfor the first timetopeo-ple livingwith disabilities. Its otherprojects include skills develop-ment, computer training, craft anddeveloping all sporting codes forpeople living with disabilities.Speaking to Echo, Luthaka said:“This is a great achievement for us,especially since we had manychallengesprior tothetournament.Although we did not get enoughsupport, coming back with thesemedals is very encouraging.
“If you are livingwith a disabili-ty, it does not mean it is the end ofthe world. Living with a disability,does not mean that you are unableto do things.
“You can still do something thatthe whole world can be proud of. Itwas not easy as we competedagainst world champions.”
PHOTO:SUPPLIEDDlaziphi Luthuli from Richmond Riders came back with asilver medal, after participating in the internationalwheelchair tournament in Cape Town
Most of SA coaches arenot training any playersIT is impossible to improveand progress without apply-ing yourself. Presently, thereisnotmuchtrainingandcom-petition happening in SouthAfrican football.There isverylittle action.
The country has alsoinvested huge amounts intraining football coaches. It isunfortunatethatmostofthesecoaches are not training anyplayers. Coaches can only getbetter through working withplayers daily.
We also have many otheruncertificated coaches thatonly talk about football. Theyhave a bit of knowledge andexperiencebutarenotwillingto educate the youth of thiscountry. They have lots ofopinions and ideas yet theyareunwilling to test their the-ories. We need to learn thatwishes, plans and promisesnever got anyone anywhere.
It is not possible to succeedwithout making sacrifices.Improvementsareonlypossi-ble when people act on theirgoals.
Are we a nation thatstrives for excellence?
It is interesting to listen tothe general public talkingabout our footballers.We callthem all kinds of negativethings. Are South Africansgenerally a hard workingpeople?Dowestrivefor100%or are we just content with a30%passmark?Dowegener-ally go beyond the call of dutyor expect more money forovertime?
Football is part of a coun-try’s culture. Football offi-cials, coaches, referees andplayers aremembers of com-munities. If a community iscorrupt or lazy, donot expecta different situation in foot-ball.
The sooner we learn thatthere are no free lunches inthis world, the better for thefutureofSouthAfrica.Ithastostart with parents and thosein leadership positions. Ourboys and girls need to be en-couraged tomake an effort todo their best in sports and ac-ademic work. The reality isthatyoungpeoplemodel theirparents and other adults.South Africa is rich withsporting talent thatneed tobecultivated. Presently, noSouth African footballer hasjoined the aristocrats of foot-ball in the European leagues.Wecontinuetofailgenerationafter generation. Let us havemore action and less talking.Unzima lo mthwalo!
THABO DLADLA
TALKINGFOOTBALL
SOCCER FIXTURESAND NOTICESSAFA Msunduzi Local Football Association
All matches played at 1 pmSaturday (March 1): Christian Aces vs Taylors La
duma (Ejele); Real Sporting vs Benfica (Sweetwaters); Ashdown United vs Blasing Arrows (Ashdown); F.C. Roma vs Aston Villa (Mafunze).
Sunday(March2):MFKAstonVillavsM.C.Arsenal(Slaheni); Deda Aces vs Young Stars (Taylors);Young Eleven vs Mbutshane United (Sweetwaters).Duzi Football Association
Domestic LeagueSaturday (March 1): L.A. Stars vs Skomboyz 9 am;
Real Maritzburg vs Ashdown United 11 am; Nombulula vs Sakhubuntu 3 pm.
Sunday (March 2): Ayoba vs Ashdown United 11am; Ashdown Experience vs Sixties United 1 pm; Ashdown Young Buccs vs Beachfront 3 pm.
****Padsa will be hosting a 7 a side tournament
for the juniors this Saturday on 1 March, entrance feeis R70 per team, All junior teams must have their registration forms or birth certificates to play in this tournament. The senior 7 a side tournament will be onthe Sunday on 2 March 2014, entrance fee is R70 perteam, venue Northdale stadium.
*There are limited place available for theEaster tournament, for affiliations clubs can contactMr Cass Badat on 082 555 9759 or Mr Roland Naidooon0829410067.Junior teamscancontactMrRabbiePillay on 084 7037 032.
* Members of the public that are interest inhaving stalls at the Easter Tournament can contactMr Cass Badat or Mr Roland Naidoo.
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After beating the visitors at Harry Gwalastadium 2-1, the Team of Choice will tomor-row at 8 pm at the same venue host MorokaSwallows in the league clash.
The local side seems tobe lookingdifferentsincetheformerFreeStateStarsmentorSteveKomphela tookover fromClintonLarsen.Themajorityofplayersarenowlookingmorecom-fortable on the ball and eager to attackbrilliantly as a unit.
After the game against Aces, Komphelasaid he was happy the way his side was nowplaying but still worried about the lack of con-centration in crucial stages of the game.
“Maybe we need to work a bit harder anddo more drills in our defence. We need to bementally strong and be vigilant for the wholegame,” he said.
Swallows captain, Lefa Tsutsulupa, saidhisteamisexpectingatoughmatchagainstthehost sidebut areprepared togive themagoodrun for their money.
“We are aware that United are desperatetomove up the log table andbe away from therelegationzone.Theyarealsomotivatedafterwinning against Aces and playing good foot-ballunderKomphela.Weneedtobeverycare-ful against thembecauseweare also onamis-sion to move up the ladder. Expect this clashto be dominated by endless fireworks,”saidTsutsulupa. -Jerry Barnes
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