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TEL: 053 - 831-2331 WEDNESDAY 25 FEBRUARY 2015 WWW.EXPRESS-NEWS.CO.ZA FREE Northern Cape Quality Auto • Rietbok Street, Kathu Tel. 053 723 2005 • Fax 0865277275 Bradley Beukes 078 695 0754 / Charlton Hendrick 076 070 7201 Jeffrey Mogatle 078 163 7799 [email protected] 2007 BMW 330D A/T + Sunroof R179 995 2011 Jeep Wrangler 3.8 UNLTD Rubicon A/T R299 995 2015 Ford Ranger 3.2 A/T R569 995 2010 Mercedes Benz ML 63 AMG R699 995 2012 VW Polo 1.6 Comfortline R179 995 2010 Hyundai i20 1.6 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4 GLS A/T R249 995 2012 BMW 335i F30 A/T Sportpack R449 995 2012 Mini Cooper S Countryman R289 995 2012 Mitsubishi ASX 2.0 5dr A/T R259 995 R129 995 X1PT4EPM-NE250215 12A Schmidtsdrift Road, Kimberley Serving all your equipment hire needs Tel: 053-861 5200 Fax: 053-861 5201 X1PQ472E-NE250215 } Boipelo Mere RESIDENTS of Club 2000 and Ipeleng in Kimberley have been warned not to erect shacks in the Kutlwanong clearing, as the land belongs to a private owner. The residents, who were warned by Moses Nhlapo, the Ward 2 councillor, are up in arms after the discovery of yet another body in the notorious piece of veld. The body of Lebogang Balepile (46) was removed from the area on Tuesday (24/02) morning. Residents plan on occupying the land illegally by building shacks on it, as they are tired of rescuing victims from the veld. The body was reportedly found with a slit throat and stab wounds. According to Minor Seatlholo, a close family friend of the deceased, the latter used to stay at her house in Club 2000, not far from where he was mur- dered. “We suspect that the incident occurred in the early hours of the morning,” Seatlholo said. “This is a most gruesome way to die. We cannot understand how human beings can be so brutal. I mean, to slaughter a person like an animal is unac- ceptable.” According to the family, the deceased was a quiet person. He was known by a lot of people because of his job as a mechan- ic. Nhlapo expressed his disgust at the murder. He said that crime in his area seemed to have decreased over the festive season, but now it seems to be escalating again. “A girl was robbed and assaulted over the weekend and this is the second brutal murder in the same veld,” Nhlapo said. “We as the municipality are in the process of developing that space to create jobs. We do not wish for it to be used for shacks.” He said that the land had two private owners and that the municipality had given the owners until April to use it. “Otherwise we will take it and use it – that is, after receiving approval from the municipal manager, Goolam Akharwaray.” The Kagisho Police are investigating a case of murder after the body had been discov- ered by a passer-by. “The body was discovered in the early hours of Tuesday morning by a community member who alerted the police,” stated the SAPS in a report. “We are investigating a case of murder, and at this stage nobody has been arrested.” Another body found Residents plan to occupy clearing known as crime hot spot THE body of Lebogang Balepile (46) being removed by the forensic team on Tuesday (24/02) morning. Photo: Boipelo Mere
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RESIDENTS of Club 2000 andIpeleng in Kimberley have beenwarned not to erect shacks inthe Kutlwanong clearing, as theland belongs to a private owner.The residents, who were

warned by Moses Nhlapo, theWard 2 councillor, are up inarms after the discovery of yetanother body in the notoriouspiece of veld.The body of Lebogang Balepile

(46) was removed from the areaon Tuesday (24/02) morning.Residents plan on occupying

the land illegally by buildingshacks on it, as they are tiredof rescuing victims from theveld.The body was reportedly

found with a slit throat and stabwounds.According to Minor Seatlholo,

a close family friend of thedeceased, the latter used to stayat her house in Club 2000, notfar from where he was mur-dered.“We suspect that the incident

occurred in the early hours ofthe morning,” Seatlholo said.“This is a most gruesome way

to die. We cannot understandhow human beings can be sobrutal. I mean, to slaughter aperson like an animal is unac-ceptable.”According to the family, the

deceased was a quiet person. Hewas known by a lot of peoplebecause of his job as a mechan-ic.Nhlapo expressed his disgust

at the murder. He said thatcrime in his area seemed tohave decreased over the festiveseason, but now it seems to beescalating again.“A girl was robbed and

assaulted over the weekend andthis is the second brutal murderin the same veld,” Nhlapo said.“We as the municipality are in

the process of developing thatspace to create jobs. We do notwish for it to be used forshacks.”

He said that the land had twoprivate owners and that themunicipality had given theowners until April to use it.“Otherwise we will take it and

use it – that is, after receivingapproval from the municipalmanager, Goolam Akharwaray.”The Kagisho Police are

investigating a case of murder

after the body had been discov-ered by a passer-by.“The body was discovered in

the early hours of Tuesdaymorning by a community

member who alerted the police,”stated the SAPS in a report.“We are investigating a case

of murder, and at this stagenobody has been arrested.”

Another body foundResidents plan to occupy clearing known as crime hot spot

THE body of Lebogang Balepile (46) being removed by the forensic team on Tuesday (24/02) morning. Photo: Boipelo Mere

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} Boipelo Mere

GETTING the learners of the GreenpointHigh School to pay attention proved to bethe most difficult task for many motiva-tional speakers who visited the school lastweek Tuesday (17/02). The only ones whomanaged this in the presence of ExpressNorthern Cape, were spiritual leaders.The school was paid a visit by the

Department of Transport, Safety andLiaison as part of the launch of itsReclaim Our Streets school campaign.The campaign, kick-started in schools at

the start of Safety and Security Month(February), was prompted by an increasein reported incidents of gang-relatedcrimes, many of which take place atschools. It also involves the youth andshows them opportunities to make sounddecisions for the future. Lianda Rustof ofthe department’s crime prevention unitsaid the campaign was run in partner-ship with stakeholders such as the SouthAfrican Police Service (SAPS), Correction-al Services, the Department of HomeAffairs, and crime prevention forums. Itis aimed at restoring morality in society,developing the youth and creating aplatform for youth and faith-basedorganisations to curb crime in communi-ties together.During the visit, learners were discour-

aged from making their poor backgroundan excuse for not achieving success.Mark Darnes from an Non-government-

tal organisation (NGO) called SpecialistsAgents for Youth, called on the Green-point youth to use their God-given skillsand avoid the social ills in their commu-nities. “Greenpoint is labelled as thetownship without hope, because the youthcontinues to prove people right,” saidDarnes.“All promises made by various depart-

ments have become a hot bath that hasturned cold because of the lack of focusby the township’s own people and youth.We are focused on the wrong things at ayoung age, instead of focussing on thefuture.” The SAPS encouraged learners inthe higher grades to display exemplarybehaviour, which will influence younger

learners.Oswald Davids, spiritual care worker of

social integration at the Department ofCorrectional Services was the one twosucceeded in calming the unruly learners.He urged them to use every opportunityto their advantage.“It is so disappointing that you are not

listening when such important informa-tion is brought to you. With that attitudeyou will lose the opportunity of beingincluded in important programmes likethese,” said Davids.“We are here to keep you out of jail,

because once you are in the police vanand have submitted you fingerprints,your future is doomed – you will continueto be in trouble and be labelled.”The campaign is fast gaining momen-

tum with the slogan Reclaim our streetsbecoming popular among youths deter-mined to reclaim their lives.Patricia Galeboe, Kimberley Further

Education and Training (FET) Collegecampus manager, encouraged the youth tostay focused and pay attention to theirgoals. She said when young people startedsetting goals and working towardsachieving them, an environment would becreated where they would have directionin life. “If you have something you areworking towards, you will not be easilyside-tracked. Focus on your studies andpursue further higher education, then agreat, limitless future will await you,”Galeboe said. She encouraged the learnersto pursue the great number of careeropportunities awaiting them throughfurther education and training institu-tions and emphasised that financial aidwas available. “So you have no excusesfor not having goals and getting qualifica-tions to help improve society.”One of the youths from the area came

forward and encouraged her peers, sayingthat they should believe in themselvesand not let people talk them out of theirdreams.“You should not let anyone tell you that

you can’t achieve anything in life. Even ifyou have made mistakes, pick yourself upand make different choices to get thegreat life that awaits you,” she said.

Learners forced totake a reality check

MARK DARNES of the Non-governmenttal organisation (NGO) Specialists Agentsfor Youth interacting with learners of the Greenpoint High School. Photo: Boipelo Mere

} Boipelo Mere

THE Galeshewe Association for theCare of the Aged and the Disabled(Gaasca) buried four of its members onSaturday (21/02).Gaasca also held a memorial service

for the four members: Charles Mtung-wana (72), Magdeline Morweng (70),Michael Mocwana (75) and Nosingenis-ile Nqakala (94).According to Irene Njovu, Gaasca

co-ordinator, losing four members inone week came as a great shock to theassociation.“We decided to hold the memorial

service at the centre in order to be ableto cater for all the families,” saidNjovu.She was grateful that she had a

chance to see three of the membersbefore they had passed away.The co-ordinator said that she

had seen them during her housevisits on Friday, 13 February, beforethey had passed away at theirhomes.“I was at their homes to tell their

families to prepare them so that I couldtake them for their application forSmart Card IDs at the Department ofHome Affairs.”

Gaascamourns 4 deaths

’n ONLANGSE studie in Amerika hetgetoon dat meer as 90% van bestuurderswat ondervra is, weet dit is gevaarlik omteksboodskappe te tik terwyl hulle bestuur.Tog doen hulle dit steeds. Hierdie bestuur-ders dink hulle is goed daarmee om meer aseen taak op ’n slag te doen.Volgens Arrive Alive is bestuurders wie

se aandag afgelei word ook in Suid-Afrika ’n“epidemie wat oor ons paaie heen versprei”.“Navorsing toon dat dit gevaarliker is om

boodskappe te stuur terwyl jy bestuur asom onder die invloed van drank of dwelmste bestuur. Motoriste is onverantwoordelikwanneer hulle tik terwyl hulle bestuur endit verhoog die kans om ’n ongeluk te maakmeer as ses keer,” waarsku ElmarieTwilley, woordvoerder.Sowat 75% respondente het erken dat

hulle op hul fone loer terwyl hulle agter diestuur is. Die verskonings wat mensegebruik om hul optrede te regverdig isbuitensporig.Drie uit tien mense glo byvoorbeeld dat

hulle verskeie dinge kan doen terwyl hullebestuur. “Hierdie mense doen dit nie omdathulle beter is daarmee nie, maar omdathulle meer impulsief en verslaaf aanadrenalien is as ander.“Hulle is daartoe geneig om hul gedrag te

rasionaliseer met ’n oormatige vertroue inhul eie vermoëns,” sê Twilley.Die impuls om vol te hou met gevaarlike

gedrag is sterk. Navorsing toon dat onskompulsief ons fone nagaan weens ’nneurochemiese reaksie in die brein wat onsgelukkig laat voel. Dit skep ’n gevoel vanonttrekking wanneer ons nie die foongebruik nie.“Verslawing dryf hierdie gedrag,” verdui-

delik Twilley. “Dit is ’n psigologiese

meganisme waar bestuurders hulself oortuigdat ‘net hierdie een keer’ nie gevaarlik salwees nie.Dit word ’n kognitiewe verdraaiing

genoem en druis direk in daarteen dat diébestuurders op intellektuele vlak wéét datdit wat hulle doen, baie gevaarlik is.”Dit is moeilik vir feitlik enigiemand om

’n paar dinge op een slag te doen.Die werklikheid is dat ’n mens slegs ’n

klein fraksie van die wêreld op ’n gegewetydstip kan waarneem.’n Paar riglyne om te volg:Indien jy nie kan bestuur sonder om elke

nou en dan ’n boodskap te tik of jou foon nate gaan nie, mag jy dalk verslaaf wees en isdit tyd om ’n rukkie sonder jou foon klaarte kom.

Sluit jou foon in die bagasieruim ofelders in die motor weg om die versoekingte weerstaan.

Onthou dat jy nie jou oë op die pad houterwyl jy tik nie, jy maak staat op die breinse voorspelling dat die pad steeds oop is. Ditkan tragiese gevolge hê.

Herinner jouself daaraan dat ’n tekortaan konsentrasie op die pad ’n noodlottigeongeluk tot gevolg kan hê.

Laai ’n app af wat voorkom dat jyboodskappe ontvang terwyl jy bestuur ensenders in kennis stel dat jy bestuur.

Hou oë op pad,nie selfoon

Sowat 75% respondente heterken dat hulle op hul foneloer terwyl hulle agter diestuur is.

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}Boipelo Mere

THE Small Enterprise Development Agency(Seda) in the Northern Cape prides itself onthe unqualified audit opinion on its annualfinancial statements that it has maintainedover five consecutive years.That was revealed by Kedisaletse Williams,

the provincial manager of Seda in theNorthern Cape, when she outlined theannual report at the stakeholders meeting atthe Kalahari Lodge on Wednesday (18/02).She said there were no material findings

on the annual performance report concerningthe usefulness and reliability of Seda.According to Williams, Seda had already

exceeded its target of 40% women-ownedbusinesses in the province.Williams highlighted that their target was

achieved through various programmes aimedspecifically at women, the youth and disabledpersons.“We do not only provide women entrepre-

neurs with funding, we also have a ten-month coaching programme where they arementored,” said Williams.“Our Seda mentors then develop coaching

programmes out of the challenges that theythink the women could face in their respec-tive businesses,” she said.The partnership between the National

Development Agency (Nyda), Seda and the

Department of Economic Development wasalso reported to have born fruit through thecompetition programmes that were being runfor the youth.“It does not mean that Nyda has solely

taken over the responsibility of taking careof the youth due to its purpose.“It is important for Seda to partner with

Nyda, as they understand the youth betterthan Seda could. Nyda understands that theyouth is more adventurous. We are able toreach the youth through programmes likecompetitions.”The competition requires youth groups

from different districts in the province toenter a stage and drama performance.

The youth group was given a storyline bySeda to perform, wherein the winner wasadopted and mentored by Seda to earn asalary.Williams admitted to the continued

challenge of reaching out to the DisabilitySMME groups. “The groups mostly dependon non-governmental organisations (NGOs)that they belong to, and they lack thecourage to start-up as SMMEs. We urge themto be confident enough to run their ownbusinesses.”She said the disability groups were

encouraged to participate in arts and craftsexhibitions, a field that they had shown ahuge interest in, to showcase their talent.

Agency facing less challengesSTAKEHOLDERS attending the meeting. Photos: Boipelo Mere

KEDISALETSE WILLIAMS, the provincialmanager of Seda in the Northern Cape, out-lining the annual report.

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NEWS

I RECENTLY sat at a businessand observed with a bleedingheart how our jobless, homelesspeople scavenge for left-over food.In the 1960s to 1970s and early1980s, there were birds that werepopularly known as “matsatsela,nonyana tsa Manny’s”. Thesewere birds that were friendlytowards the people sitting andeating at the restaurant, becausepeople fed them with left-overs.The name means the birds wereparasites, depending on crumbsfrom the table.Since the founding of Welkom in

1951, Welkomites had a glut offruit and fish and chips shopsowned mainly by the Portugueseimmigrants. More of them arrivedin Welkom in the 1970s, fleeingthe post-colonial era in Angolaand Mozambique. The business’sname was derived from theManny brothers who generationsafter generations emigrated fromPortugal to run very successfulfish and chips businesses at thecomplex. Most of these Portuguesehave since relocated to coastalcities – Durban and Cape Town,fleeing the closure of mines thathas brought poverty in theGoldfields.The birds were gliding freely

because people loved and cared forthem as if they were their pets.Today, due to rampant poverty,they can be slaughtered for thedinner table. Back then, unem-ployment was at 5%, whilepresently it is estimated at over40% in the Goldfields.Foreign business people have

been successful in South Africafor over the past 60 years. Present-ly, such business people arethriving in our townships. Andtheir local counter-parts have a lotto learn.This has prompted Small

Business Development minister,Lindiwe Zulu, to demand thatforeign shop owners share theirsecret to success with their localcompetitors. It is up to theminister to regulate and help growall the small businesses. Thenon-governmentals (NGOs) mustalso work in partnership with thegovernment to train our business

people and workshop them.In the townships, they trade

through a hole in the securitygate in their spaza shops. Theyare not selfish as they workthrough networks that buy in bulkand get big discounts that filterdown to their customers. Forinstance, they buy a 1,25 litrebottle of cool drink for R9,50 andsell it for R10. At most places theyare being sold for R11. Some itemssuch as tomatoes, onions andpotatoes are being sold at R1apiece instead of in packets.They have their own brand of

cigarettes that is selling for 70cper item while they are normallysold at R2 per item.We should indeed be learning

from them instead of attackingthem. Our attitude of not wantingto learn has subjected us toscavenging, resorting to crime andjustifying crime as a way ofliving.) To comment or express yourviews about the issue highlight-ed in the column, go towww.express-news.co.za.Express Northern Cape wel-comes anyone interested incontributing to the weeklycolumn as public observers orcitizen journalists. There is nopayment for writers.Send your opinion piece (not

exceeding 500 words) [email protected].

} Boipelo Mere

A NAME CHANGE from DitchabaJazz Band to Taung Jazz Band in2014 was an opportunity for theband to spread its wings andbroaden its horizons in revivingjazz.According to the founder of the

band, Mothusi Gaompotse, thename change in 2014 has helped theband in its growth. This jazz bandwas established in 2005.Mothusi explained that the band,

of which most of the membersreside in Taung, is now able tocater for the broader community ofthe Northern Cape Province aswell.“We have made our mark in

Taung now and are ready toexpand even more. We are happyabout our expansion to the North-ern Cape province as we feel thatour performances ranging fromjazz, gospel and pop music will beappreciated there as well,” headded.The band consists of six mem-

bers, each playing differentinstruments, including flute andalto saxophone, bass guitar,keyboard, drums and vocals.The band, which mainly per-

forms African music, promises jazz

lovers a variety of streams with abit of pop flavour. The founder,who revealed that most of the jazzgroup were unemployed anddepended only on the band as a

source of income, urged people tocall him for bookings in order tohelp his team survive.For bookings, he can be contact-

ed on 074-533-7244.

Jazz is their lifeline

TAUNG Jazz Band. From the left: Lisejane Oliphant (guitar), TlhabaneloManyetsa (drums), George Shuping (alto saxophone), Matseke Wanya-ne (keyboard) and Mothusi Gaompotse (flute and alto saxophone andfounder member). Vocalist, Tsholofelo Gaonwewho was not presentwhen the photo was taken. Photo: Supplied

SOLAR POWER ASSISTS LOCAL SMMEs: A group of Galeshewe Village entrepreneurs recently com-pleted special SMME Village-sponsored training in Solar Energy. This accredited training included thefundamentals of Solar PV, universal best practice for PV system installation fromaprojectmanagementperspective, tariff legislation, Solar PV systemdesign, sizing and costing aswell as basic energy calcula-tions and even how to conduct a world-class carbon footprint in accordance with SMME Village. Thisis an initiative of the Sol Plaatje Municipality. Business support, grant and training funding is providedby Droogfontein Solar Power. From the left are Moses Khumalo (Vemoni Recycling and Trading), Phil-lemonMoabelo (Galeshewe SMMEVillage Centremanager), Edgar Ndebele (Move OnUp 246), MarionGreen-Thompson (Droogfontein Solar Power), Justin David (JD Gaming and IT), Mpho Makhetha(Droogfontein Solar plant manager and recipient) and Tshepo Moitse (Harvitex). Photo: Supplied

We can learnfrom foreigners

My viewMoetiMolelekoaSocial observer

Our attitude of not want-ing to learn has subjectedus to scavenging, resort-ing to crime and justify-

ing crime as a way ofliving.

NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTSAFETY AND LIASON

Bids will be evaluated on 90:10 points system as stipulated in the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) of 2005. Original B-BBEE status level contribution certificate mustbe submitted with the bid. The original valid tax clearance certificate tender in NCP2 MUST be submitted at the time of closure of bids. All forms NCP1, NCP3.3, NCP4, NCP8, NCP9 andNCP6.1B should be completed and signed.

NCTSL/01/2015 Department of TransportSafety & Liaison, OceanEcho Building, corner of2 Sidney and LennoxStreets, Kimberley.

Date: 3 April 2015Time: 11:00Documents must bedeposited in thetender box situated atentrance of Ocean EchoBuilding, corner of2 Sidney and LennoxStreets, Kimberley.

Northern Cape Province:Manufacture, supply anddelivery of personalisedand specific numberplates for a period of threeyears.

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A compulsory informationsession meeting will beheld on:Date: 18 March 2015Time: 11:00Venue: Department ofTransport Safety andLiasion, Ocean EchoBuilding, corner of 2 Sidneyand Lennox Streets, 3rdfloor, DepartmentalBoardroom, Kimberley.NB: Bid documents willbe available on site.

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EXPRESS NORTHERN CAPE , WEDNESDAY 25 FEBRUARY 2015 5

STATE OF THE PROVINCE ADDRESS

} Boipelo Mere

THE Northern Cape premier, Sylvia Lucas, delivered her Stateof the Province Address on Thursday (19/02) at the MitahSeperepere Convention Centre.Go to www.express-news.co.za for the full story.

Glammed-upfor address

THE speaker of the Northern Cape Legislature, Kenny Mmoiemang, introduces the Northern Cape premier,Sylvia Lucas (middle). On the right is deputy speaker, Juanita Beukes. Photos: Boipelo Mere

CHIEF KGOSI BALANG PHETLHU and Maphefo Molatlhwa be-fore the premier’s address.

LED by BongiweMbinqo-Gigaba, the ANC chief whip,MEC for Nature Conservation and Environmental Affairs,Tiny Chotelo, and MEC for Safety and Liaison, Martha Bartlett, the dignitaries make their way to the mainhall on the day of the State of the Province Address.

TSHEPO MOLUSI was also one of theguests.

FORMER speaker of the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature,ConnieSeoposengwe (left), andThatoPhetlhu, businesswoman.

FROMthe left areChantal Senonohi,Wentzel Khatyara, amemberof theprovincial legislature, CeciliaMaganoandTshepiso Lebitso.

FROMthe left areCandice Fredericks of theDepartment of SocialDevelopment, Given Peterse and Monia Oliphant during theevent.

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} Boipelo Mere

THE children of the SinothandoChildren’s Home in Galeshewe hadtheir day brightened by theKganya ya Morena Gospel Choirfrom Newtown in Galeshewe whenthey recently spent the day withthem.The choir members did not show

up empty handed on Saturday(21/02); instead they brought withthem bags full of clothing, toysand educational material, whichthey donated to the children.The Kganya ya Morena Gospel

Choir also gave the children a

taste of their melodious gospelmusic. The children merrilyclapped and danced to theirrhythms.A local aerobics club, Outworks

Body Works, also joined thefestivities on the day and per-formed some aerobics moves withthe children.According to the chairperson of

the choir, Kgakgamaco Oor, thisevent is part of their socialresponsibility programme. Themembers gathered their usedclothing and material to donateand also received donations fromcommunity members outside the

choir.“This is our first visit to this

specific home, Sinothando.“We decided to reach out to

another orphanage this year. Inthe past, we usually visited anearby place of safety,” Oor said.The chairperson said the reason

for their effort was to helpcaregivers and assist them in theirefforts to help children have apositive future.“We hope that our small gesture

will make a difference in the livesof these children. The donation isalso an effort to show love forothers, as we are in the month of

love.”The shift manager at Sinothan-

do, Winston Billy, told the choirthat it was the thought thatcounted, and that they appreciatedevery single thing that had beendonated.“Let this not be the end of your

goodwill. Let our relationshipcontinue so that we can alsosupport you.“We thank God for bringing you

here and we wish that He willguide you in whatever you do,”Billy said.Oor added that they had specifi-

cally identified institutions that

support the youth, in line withtheir objective of recruitingmembers between the ages of 14and 49. He said that since itsinception in 2001, the aim of thechoir had been to keep youthsinvolved in gospel music instead ofhaving them roam the streets.Oor also announced that Kganya

ya Morena would be hosting itsfirst fund-raiser for the year, aGospel Music Festival, on 15March, at the Social Centre inGaleshewe.“Tickets, which cost only R40,

can be purchased from ourmembers or at the door.”

Lending a helping handMEMBERS of the Kganya ya Morena Gospel Choir with the donations they delivered to the Sinothando Children’s Home in Galeshewe. Photo: Boipelo Mere

NEWS

KA nako e nngwe kena le gotsenwa ke letsapa fa ke tshwanetsego kwala, ke tlhoka se ke tla buangka sona.Nako nngwe dikakanyo tsame di

a kgaoga, di sa gokagane go nnasengwe se se feletseng, se setlhamaletseng, se dira tlhaloganyo.Fa go le jalo ke gopola bogolo jwabatho ba ba lebeletseng sengwe gotswa mo go nna. Gantsi ke bona ekete ke bua ke atlhola, fela fa o kalebelela ke bua gonne ke nna keithuta kgotsa ke rata ba bangwe goithuta go tswa mo diphoshong tsame.Ke lemogile thata gore dipuisano

di botlhokwa mo matshelong arona. Dikamano tsotlhe di tlhokadipuisano. Ko tirong, ko gae, kokerekeng, ko sekolong, gotlhe momotho o tshelang gone, go tshwan-etse ga buisanwa. Re bone kgolol-osego ka go buisana. Fa go na lekgotlang e tlise re sa iketlile pelere nna le kgatelelo ya maikutlomme maikutlo a re tswala tlhalo-ganyo, re tlholega go nagana. Fa olwa le mongwe, e ka tswa e lemogatso, go supa gore nako eyotlhe lo ne lo ikgatholosa go buaka dilo tse di masisi, lo di potologago fitlhela o mongwe a thubega kego bipetsana.Go tlholega go reetsa kgotsa go

bua gongwe go ba bangwe goipolelela nnete, go feletsa go lentwa, dilo di senyegile. Fa retlogela go bua go sa le gale ntwa e

nna e kgolo mme e tla kubuganako e re sa e tlhokeng ka yona. Fadilo di senyegile, di siamise go sale gale. Se di tlogelele di senyegelapele gonne go ka nna thata go disiamisa kgotsa go tsaya matsapa.Mathata gantsi a tlisiwa ke go sa

itse se o se batlang kgotsa bobedi losa bone ka go tshwana. Go bayamabaka go dira o eme go lo go legongwe mme gantsi go dira gore otlholege go tsaya maikarabelo. Gorego na le phosho mo nneteng o kabona fa re tshaba go bua ka dilotse di thata, re gata mae fa retshwanetse go tsamaya mmogo, retshaba go bua gore re bua phoshomme ra utlwisa yo mongwebotlhoko. Re dira ditshwetso ka goinaganela fela re fitlha dikgang tsedingwe. Nnete ga e yo fa re dula regakgamala kgotsa re swabisiwa keo mongwe, fa re seba, fa re naganagore ke a itse o ikemiseditse engjalo jalo. Gore re siamise retshwanetse ra buisana. Ra botsadipotso mo re sa tlhaloganyeng.Nako e nngwe re a fitlha fa reutlwile botlhoko kgotsa re tenegile.

Re nagana fela gore ke a mo itse, ojalo, ke a itse o tla araba a re eng.Itsise o mongwe gore ditlhoko tsagago ke dife. Letla gore batho baitse o mang, o rata eng, ga o rateeng, o dumela mo go eng. Gosireletsa maikutlo a batho babangwe wena o sa kgotsofala ga seyona karabo. A re bueng. A re buego fitlhela o mongwe a tlhaloganya.) Mang kapa mang ya a batlangho ngola kholomong ena, a kaikopanya le Jabulani Dlamini ho051-404-7910kapa email: [email protected]) Mongodi ha ana ho lefiwa.) Where necessary Express editssome columns. – Ed.

Buisanang gorarabolla kgotlhang

Letla gore batho baitse o mang, o rata

eng, ga o rate eng, odumela mo go eng.

Go sireletsa maikutloa batho ba bangwe

wena o sa kgotsofalaga se yona karabo.

A re bueng. A re buego fitlhela o mongwe

a tlhaloganya.

A re buengAdvocateKuni DitiraAuthor

S Charné Kemp

PROF. YUNUS BALLIM is van1 April aangestel as die SolPlaatje-universiteit (SPU) inKimberley se eerste vise-kanse-lier.Dit kom ná ’n uitgebreide

aanstellingsproses wat reeds inNovember deur die raad beginis.In ’n verklaring wat deur die

SPU uitgereik is, is die keu-ringsproses verduidelik.’n Keuringspaneel wat uit

vise-kanseliers en adjunkvise-kanseliers van ander universi-teite bestaan het, het diekeuringsproses gehanteer. Hullehet onderhoude met vierkandidate gevoer, en die tweefinaliste het voorleggings aandie raad aan die einde vanJanuarie gedoen.Ballim was sedert 2013 die

interim-hoof van die universi-teit toe hy deur die Wits-uni-versiteit gesekondeer is. Diéooreenkoms verval eindeMaart.Ballim het 22 jaar akademiese

en bestuursondervinding in ’nuitvoerende hoedanigheid byWits. Hy was ook ’n adjunk-vi-se-kanselier en visehoof. Hywas ook ’n navorsingsgenoot,dosent, assistentdekaan en hoofvan die ingenieurskool van dieuniversiteit. Hy is in 2003 asprofessor aangestel.Hy het 37 navorsingstukke in

verskeie geakkrediteerdejoernale geskryf, asook boek-hoofstukke en kongresstukke.

Hy was voorsitter van ’ntaakspan om die NasionaleOnderwysontwikkelingstoelae tehersien, lid van die Raad vanHoër Onderwys wat dieminister adviseer, voorsittervan die Hoëronderwys-gehalte-komitee en die NasionaleInstituut vir Hoër Onderwys(NIHO) in die Noord-Kaap, lidvan die Noord-Kaapse Gesond-heidsnavorsing-etiek-komitee endie stigtersvoorsitter van dieABB-onderwysfonds.Regter Yvonne Mokgoro,

voorsitter van die raad, sê dieraad is tevrede dat Ballim sybelangrike en geskiedkundigetaak met ywer sal aanpak. “Onswens hom alle voorspoed toeom die universiteit se visie ’nwerklikheid te maak en diepotensiaal van die universiteitte ontgin om die Noord-Kaap asstreek te ontwikkel.”

Ballim by SPU aangestel

PROF. YUNUS BALLIM, nuwerektor van die Sol Plaatje-uni-versiteit.

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The candidate will be appointed on the condition of being certified medically fit as per the MineHealth and Safety Act, 29/1996. Preference will be given to applicants from previouslydisadvantaged groups to support the company’s employment equity plan.Remuneration: Remuneration will be based on a competitive, all-inclusive, flexible package.The successful candidate that conforms to all said requirements and experience will be appointedon the C2 Paterson Grading. Candidates that do not conform to all set requirements andexperience will be considered only if suitable candidates that do comply cannot be selected andonly if the requirements of the position support a developmental appointment according topolicy.Interested applicants are requested to submit their CVs with certified copies of qualificationsto Christel Hendricks at e-mail: [email protected] or fax: 086 224 8315.Please be advised that short-listed candidates will be required to authenticate informationprovided in CVs.

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} Boipelo Mere

GODFREY OLIPHANT, the deputyminister of Mineral Resources, was contin-uously interrupted by a delegate, formermine worker Zacharia Monethi (61), whilemaking his address at the MayibuyeMultipurpose Centre on Monday (23/02).Oliphant was informing former mine

workers from Kimberley about the launchof the one-stop health and social welfarecentre for current and former mineworkers that is expected to be opened atthe Kimberley Hospital.The centre will set up a comprehensive

database of current and former mineworkers and provide them and theirdependants with health and rehabilitationservices, social services and compensationand benefit management services.Monethi was impatient to receive a

response as to why he was not beingcompensated while other former mineworkers were being compensated due towork-related illnesses and injuries.He claimed that he had worked as an

load-haul dump truck (LHD) driver at amine for more than 25 years and had beenunfairly treated after being boarded sick in2008.According to him, he is walking around

with six nails supporting his broken spinalcord and his kidneys had been affected dueto the type of work that he had done.“I received treatment during those years

and did not notice the seriousness of mycondition,” said Monethi.“When I want to apply for compensation,

they tell me I do not have an accidentreport.“My condition is apparently treated like a

simple wear-and-tear case because I wore akidney and safety belt whenever I was onduty.”Emphasising the social challenges facing

the former mine workers, Oliphant urgedthem to make use of the free two-yearmedical examination plan by the state thatthey were entitled to.He highlighted that the one-stop health

and social welfare centre, which waspartnered by the World Bank and otherdepartments, would cater for administra-tion, examination and rehabilitationservices.He further pointed out the lack of

sufficient information about providentfunds, the Unemployment Insurance Fund(UIF), compensation and developmentimperatives which needed to be addressedby government and relevant miningcompanies.

Centre good news for mine workersFORMER mine workers from Kimberley listen attentively to the good news. Photos: Boipelo MereGODFREY OLIPHANT, deputy minister of

Mineral Resources.

‘I received treatment during those years and did notnotice the seriousness of my condition.

When I want to apply for compensation, they tell meI do not have an accident report’

– Zacharia Monethi, former mine worker.

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DESPITE the fact that Mainstay Unitedfaced a Goliath in Ajax Cape Town this pastSunday (22/02) at the GWK Stadium inKimberley, they showed guts and determi-nation, winning the hearts and minds ofthe spectators at the stadium.

There was no doubt from the beginningthat the Northern Cape side from Kalkslootnear Upington was set up for annihilation,but they took the punch, earning therespect from various people watching thegame.

At some point after scoring a goal, thewhole stadium was on tenterhooks as jerseynumber 7, Faheem Boer, jersey number 13,Remarco Matthys, and jersey number 10,Thabang Appie, displayed skill and arro-gance causing the Urban Warriors toretreat.

In the end, however, Ajax Cape Townreigned supreme as they had four of theirplayers scoring two goals each and Abbu-baker Mobara scoring one.

Franklin Cale, Robin Ngalande, Noah

Sadoui and Toriq Losper were the heroes ofAjax Cape Town each scoring two goals.Northern Cape Express spoke to some

soccer lovers who enjoyed the afternoon.According to James Maretlo, the Mainstayboys were a bit nervous at the start of thematch and by the time they woke up, it wastoo late.

“In soccer, the best weapon to freeze outyour opponent is to score an early goal.Ajax did that and the injection of fearworked for them, that is why the scoremargin is so big. However, the boys fromthe Northern Cape gave a good account ofthemselves,” he said.

Lydia Kruis, who was one of the noisemakers throughout the match, could onlysay that she enjoyed the afternoon and thatthe MEC Lebogang Motlhaping should workhard to bring big-name clubs to the prov-ince to play against their boys.

The team’s Public Relations Officer (PRO)Jerome Sauls, had nothing but gratitude forthe people of Kimberley and the provincefor their support.

“We had more than 30 cars, taxis and abus full of people from Upington travellingto the match.

“As a club, we are grateful and thankfulto the Northern Cape government for theirmaterial support.

“It is because of the media such as RadioRiverside, Radio Teemaneng and NorthernCape Express that people flocked to thestadium.

“Through Northern Cape Express, wewere able to get practice matches againstthe William Athletics Football Club andBoys High Soccer team to prepare for thegame,” he added.

Sauls added that the game had been agood experience for his boys. “The Ajaxteam was super fit, and there was a cleardifference between them and the boys.”

He wished them good luck for reachingthe last 16 and promised to come back nextseason.) Ajax Cape Town has joined the likes ofKaiser Chiefs, Jomo Cosmos, PlatinumStars, Orlando Pirates, Super Sport and tenothers for the last-16 of the Nedbank Cup.

Mainstay show guts

THE Mainstay United team did not miss out on the opportunity to take a picture withpremier, Sylvia Lucas, and MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture, Lebogang Motlhaping, beforetheir big game. Photo: Boipelo Mere

SUPPORT was unquestionable during the match. Photo: Supplied

V André Botha

DIE Hoërskool Noord-Kaap (HNK) het dienuwe rugbyseisoen Saterdag op ’n drafstapbegin met ’n oortuigende oorwinning oordie span van die Hoërskool Klerksdorp.

Klerksdorp was verlede jaar die wennervan die Beeld-trofee vir grootskole.

HNK was uit die staanspoor in beheervan die wedstryd wat hy met 33-5 gewenhet. Teen rustyd was die span 21-0 voor.

Shaun Huygen, afrigter, sê die telling sougroter gewees het as dit nie vir ’n paarswak aangeë en onnodige strafskoppe wasnie. Dit is egter nie sleg vir ’n eerstewedstryd nie en is ’n groot verbeteringteenoor die begin van 2014 se seisoen.

“Die voorspelers het nooit gelyk asofhulle probleme ondervind nie en onsagterspelers het met hul spoed en voetwerkbeïndruk,” sê Huygen.

Cleo Adams (2), Wilfred Bowers, CameronHufke en Howard Lottering het die drieëgedruk. Hufke het vier drieë verdoel. RiaanKotze was die speler van die wedstryd.

Die skool speel die naweek in Lichten-burg teen die Hoërskool Lichtenburg.

Sterk begin vir HNKse rugbyseisoen


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