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} Tladi Moloi

THABISO TSOAELI hasresigned as the municipalmanager of the DihlabengLocal Municipality. He left themunicipality last Wednesdayfor the position of chieffinancial officer (CFO) at theMatjhabeng Local Municipali-ty. Mampe “Soso” Sephika isthe acting municipal manager.Tsoaeli was appointed the

municipal manager in 2010after Sethlogo Monchusi haddied in an accident in 2009.Tshediso Maitse, the munici-pality’s marketing and commu-nication manager, confirmedthe resignation and said it wasvery sad to lose a dedicatedperson of Tsoaeli’s calibre.“He is going to work as theCFO of the MatjhabengMunicipality. One might lookat this as a junior position butthat municipality is four timesthe size of ours. He will berunning a much larger budget.Matjhabeng has the sameproblems we had a few yearsago, so he was appointed torectify the situation,” he said.He said the municipality had

problems in their finance andservice delivery departments.He added that Matjhabengneeded someone with hisexpertise. “We would like towish him all of the best in hisnew position. We have learnt a

lot from him and we hope to keepfollowing in his footsteps. He haslaid a solid foundation and it isnow up to us to stay focused andto do the job.”Maitse said they would have

loved to keep him a little whilelonger but had to let him go.Tshoaeli said it had been aprivilege to work as manager atthe Dihlabeng Municipality. “Ienjoyed my time here and towork with a supportive executivemayor like Tjhetane Mofokengmade things much easier for me.I had a very supportive staff andI hope they will support theperson appointed in the position.I did my best not to embarrassmy party and I am glad that I didnot let them down. I’ll alwaysremember my colleagues,” hesaid. He concluded by saying allthe things that he had achievedduring his term had been as aresult of team work. He alsoencouraged municipal employeesto remain focused at all times.

Tsoaeli off toMatjhabeng

THABISO TSOAELI, the former municipal manager of the DihlabengLocal Municipality. Photo: Tladi Moloi

‘We would like to wishhim all of the best inhis new position. Wehave learnt a lot fromhim and we hope tokeep following in hisfootsteps.’ – TshedisoMaitse

} Tladi Moloi

ALBERT LOUW (62) says hewishes May wasn’t on the calen-dar. He has requested the SouthAfrican Municipal Workers’ Union(Samwu) to help them forget whatthey had gone through 11 yearsago.Louw is one of the ten survivors

of the Saulspoort Dam bus disasterwhich killed 51 Cosatu-affiliatedtrade union members who weretravelling from Kimberley to amajor May Day Rally in Qwaqwawhen the bus they were travellingin plunged into the SaulspoortDam near Bethlehem. “Every yearat this time I can’t sleep becauseof bad dreams. I hear the voices ofpeople screaming for help andthose are late comrades,” he says.Louw says for the past 11 years

he has struggled to put the eventbehind him. He says that he willsuffer from this pain for the rest ofhis life.“I was forced to watch when my

comrades died because I could nothelp them. I want to thank LenSlabbert, because he saved ourlives that day. I would not be herecelebrating today if it were not forhim. I, however, believe thatsomething could be done to helpus forget. Counselling of some sortwill do. I am calling on Samwu tohelp us,” he says.Louw spoke during the May Day

Bus Disaster commemorationservice which was organised bythe Dihlabeng Local Municipalityin conjunction with the Sol PlaatjeLocal Municipality from Kimber-ley.Tjhetane Mofokeng, the execu-

tive mayor of Dihlabeng, thankedmembers of Cosatu, Samwu andthe families of the deceased forhonouring their request to come

and commemorate the day withthem. “Altogether 11 years ago atthis time we were woken up withbad news.We could not believe it when

they told us that a bus full of

people had plunged into the dam.It was very cold that day andwhen I got there, there indeed wasa bus in the dam,” he says.David Molusi, the executive

mayor of the Sol Plaatje Munici-

pality, said he was happy that themayor of Dihlabeng had seen it fitthat they could come to Bethlehemto celebrate the lives of those whohad died in the dam. “God is great.I have been the mayor for four

months and Louw was one of thepeople who welcomed me. We wantto thank Slabbert who bravelysaved our comrades,” he says.) Visit express-news.co.za formore pictures.

‘Help us forget . . .’Survivor of bus disaster struggles to live with bad memories

NEO LITHEBE (survivor), Tjhetane Mofokeng (executive mayor of the Dihlabeng Local Municipality) and David Molusi (executive mayor of theSol Plaatje Local Municipality) at the Sol Plaatjie Monument in Bethlehem where wreaths were laid in remembrance of the 51 Cosatu­affiliatedtrade union members who died in 2003. Photo: Tladi Moloi

} Tladi Moloi

MARRY MOTLOUNG (78), whohails from Bohlokong, Bethlehem,says that she will never vote forthe DA. “They say we should votefor them. Never. I will die with theANC.”Tjhetane Mofokeng, the executive

mayor of the Dihlabeng LocalMunicipality, has pleaded with thecommunity of Dihlabeng to vote forthe ANC today. He says they knowthat they have upset some people,but that was not their intention.“We are very sorry. We know

that some people are angry at us,but this is not the time to leave theparty. After the elections we willgo back to the table and talk,” hesays. Mofokeng was speaking at the150-year Bethlehem CelebrationGospel Festival which was held inthe Bohlokong Stadium. He hasrequested all people to go innumbers and vote for the partythat has taken them out of theapartheid regime.) Visit express-new.com to watchthe video of Motloung singing.

‘Go in numbersand vote’

MARRY MOTLOUNG fromBohlokong, Bethlehem.

Photo: Tladi Moloi

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THE For Our Children Project inaid of Engo Free State’s children inneed was launched last week at theBloem Show.A Chevrolet Spark Campus to the

value of R112 400 is the prizevehicle for this year’s For OurChildren competition. By making adonation of only R20, you stand achance to be the owner of theSpark.But more importantly – your

contribution of R20 is one of thesparks that might kindle a flame ofcaring. This flame will make a bigdifference in the lives of thousandsof children. Tickets, at R20 perticket, are available at all Engooffices and centres in the FreeState. The closing date for entrieswill be on 23 November.Five finalists will be announced

on 9 January 2015 with the help ofPwC. The final draw function willbe on 23 January 2015 in Bloemfon-tein. The winner will drive awaywith a brand new Chevrolet SparkCampus.There will be several promotions

during the next seven monthsacross the Free State. People willbe encouraged to buy tickets in aidof the For Our Children Project atthese promotions. The SparkCampus will also be at the Kos-en-kunsmark of Volksblad, the Vryfeesin Bloemfontein, the CherryFestival in Ficksburg and severalshopping centres across the FreeState.The project would not have been

possible without the support ofloyal sponsors. This year’s sponsors

are Imperial GM Bloemfontein,Radio Rosestad and VolksbladSentrale Plaaslike Koerante.Engo Child and Youth Care

(youth care centres, formerlyknown as orphanages) is a non-profit organisation that takes careof children who were removed bythe Children’s Court from theirparental homes, because they werein urgent need of care. These childand youth care centres create ahomely atmosphere for the childrenand is located within the communi-ty. About 800 children from theages 0 to 18 years, in 34 child andyouth care centres across the FreeState, are being cared for. Addition-al help and support is provided toapproximately 2 500 children insurrounding communities who livein risky conditions.The vision is to create hope in

the lives of children. The goal is toprovide protection and care for asmany children in the Free State aspossible.Engo Youth Care Centres in the

Free State are struggling financial-ly. The government’s subsidieshave increased very little over thepast few years and the centres arestill expected to provide food forthe children with less than R12 perchild per day.It has become essential for the

community to get involved inprojects such as the For OurChildren Project.For more information on the

project and the availability oftickets in your area, call 051-407-7222 or visit www.engo.co.za.

Your donation can win you a car

THE Chevrolet Spark that can be won.

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} Christo van Staden

THE Glen Reenen Rest Camp in theGolden Gate Highlands National Park isnot only the oldest camp in the park, butalso the heartbeat from where most ofthe activities in the park are launched.The restcamp is situated between the

well-known sandstone cliffs in the park,and the ideal position from wherevisitors can enjoy the brilliant, colour-full shades cast by the sun on thesandstone rocks, especially the imposingBrandwag buttress, keeping vigil overthe camp.The restcamp, erected in 1963 with the

proclamation of Golden Gate as anational park, consists of 31 selfcateringchalets, all fully equipped and with aneat, comfortable and classy interior.Nine of the rondavels are divided in

two – interlinked with a door. The otherrondavels have a loft serving as a secondbedroom.There are also family cottages in the

camp, accommodating four to six people.

Apart from the hiking trails as well asthe horse trails that all start here, thereis also a natural swimming pool next tothe camp.Glen Reenen is a destination for every

nature lover that needs to break away toa haven of peace, beauty and hiking.For more information on Glen Reenen

and Golden Gate, go to www.san-parks.co.za, or call the national park on058-255-1000.) Express and SANParks today start abrand-new competition in which onelucky reader who enters before 28 Maystands a chance to win a weekend stayfor a family of four in the Glen ReenenRestcamp.All you need to do, is to visit the

Express website at www.express-news.co.za and follow the instructions toenter. You only need to answer an easyquestion. The closing date is 28 May.) The winner of a weekend for four atthe Basotho Cultural Village in GoldenGate is Joseph Rantseke. This competi-tion ran in April.

Enjoy scenery

ABOVE: The rondavels at the GlenReenen Rest Camp against thebackdrop of thewinter landscape inthe park. Photo: Victor Mokoena

BELOW: To the left of the picture arethe green roofs of chalets at GlenReenen. The trees are hiding thecaravan park, and to the right is theBrandwag Buttress. Photo: Supplied

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Notification ofMajor Hazard Installation

Grain Field Chickens (Pty) Ltd, ReitzNotice is hereby given in accordance with Section 3(b) of the MajorHazard Installation Regulations R.692 of 30 July 2001 that Grain FieldChickens appointed an approved inspection authority to conduct a majorhazard installation risk assessment for the chicken abattoir at the corner ofS51 and S589, Reitz 9810.

The risk assessment report that confirms the major hazardinstallation status of the facility can be obtained in electronicformat from Grain Field Chickens, PO Box 100, Reitz 9810,tel. (058) 863-8111/087 358 8413 or e-mail:andrebo@grainfieldchickens.co.za

Interested and affected parties have 60 days from the date of publicationof this advertisement to submit comments on the risk assessment for theplant to the Head of Operations of Grain Field Chickens, Reitz 9810 or tothe Provincial Director of the Department of Labour in the Free State.

Hlokomediso Ya Dintho TseKotsi Tse Kentsweng Ka Hare

Ho Feme YaGrain Field Chickens (Pty) Ltd, Reitz

Grain Field Chickens ka kaho e fihlelwa atereseng e pakeng tsa Corner S51le S589 seterekeng sa Rietz 9810. e fumane Hlokomediso ena ya dikotsi kahare ho tshebetso hoya ka molao 3(b) wa ntho tse kotsi tse kentswengmolaothehong wa R692 wa 30 July 2001.

Ho fumanehile ha dintho tse kotsi di ka bakwa ke disebedisweng tsa motlakase ka di tsela le mefuta e fapaneng kahare ho tshebetso Grain Field Chickens, PO Box 100, Reitz,9810, tel. (058) 863-8111/087 358 8413, e-mail:andrebo@grainfieldchickens.co.zaBao ba nang le kgahleho kapo baamehang ba kopiwa ho hlahisa dimaikutlo a bona nakong ya matsatsia mashome a tsheletseng (60 days)kantorong e kgolo ya Grain FieldChickens kapo lefapheng labasebetsi foresitata (Free State).

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THE SANParks exhibition at theBloem Show has won theVolksblad Floating Trophy forthe best indoor exhibition on theshow this year.The exhibition, designed by the

SANParks’s Honorary Rangers’Free State Region, focused on theGolden Gate Highlands NationalPark and Mokala National Park,the two parks closest to Bloem-fontein.The region every year takes

responsibility for the SANParksstand at the show and membersdo duty at the exhibition, side byside with personnel from SAN-

Parks.Together they answer questions

and inquiries from the public,promoting all the parks underSANParks’s management.Victor Mokoena, newly-appoint-

ed tourism and marketingmanager of SANParks’s NorthernCluster, who also did duty at thestand, congratulated the team,who also won a gold medal thisyear.“I have been to a number of

SANParks’s exhibitions where wehad a stall, but this stand wasthe most beautiful I have everseen,” he said. “The trophy iswell-deserved. Clearly a lot ofwork has gone into the exhibi-

tion.”Mokoena said SANParks was

really honoured to have honor-ary rangers with this level ofcommitment in the region.Div Bosman, chairman of

SANParks’s Honorary Rangers’Free State Region, described this“as a major achievement for usas a team after many years ofhard work on this project”.He expressed his thanks to

all the team members whoworked together to make thispossible.The stand received numerous

compliments from the publicvisiting the show, that ran from24 April to 3 May.

Exhibition a winner

AT the SANParks exhibition are fromthe left Louis van der Westhuizen(member of the SANParks’s Honor­ary Rangers’ Free State Region),Sophia Kilian, Jana Botha, TianaBotha, John Martiens (camp dutymanager at the Golden Gate High­lands National Park), Marizaan Bell,Sylvia Botha and Hannes Botha. Onthe banners behind them are pic­tures of the Mokala National Parknear Kimberley. Photos: Supplied

THE stand also attracted visitorsfrom other provinces. With honoraryrangers Veronica and Louis van derWesthuizen (Free State region) areEngela Strydom from Vryburg andRenier Botha from Jan Kempdorp.

For more news and photos go towww.express-news.co.za

THE Chippa United owner, Chippa Mpenge-si, has confirmed that he is involved in talkswith the Eastern Cape government aboutmoving the club to Port Elizabeth.The Chilli Boys won the National First

Division. A lot of that success had to do withtheir good record at the Philippi Stadium,but a change could now be on the cards.“For now I can confirm with you that

there are talks with Port Elizabeth,” Mpenge-si says.“I have sentiments about Cape Town; it’s

where I started everything with a biginvestment in the Philippi Stadium, but whathas been offered is playing with my emo-tions.“The proposal made to us is a permanent

move or no move. So that’s the decision wehave to make. As you know running a PSLteam requires money, and I’ve used mymoney most of the time. That’s why I haveto take a decision whether I have to keep onusing my money or maybe run it as abusiness that can make a profit.”The Eastern Cape has been bereft of a

professional soccer team since the days ofBush Bucks, with Bay United having a brief– and very unsuccessful – stint in thetop-flight before folding. – Kick-off.com

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THE Meqeleng Primary School soccer team got silver medals in the Danone Nations Cup u.12 FreeState finals which recently took place in Bloemfontein. Photo: Teboho Setena

} Tladi Moloi

YOUNG STARS FC are the champions ofthe inaugural Teboho Moloi Easter Tourna-ment.

Stars dominated the competition bywinning the competition in the u.17 andu.23 division. They received gold medalsand a floating trophy in both stages.

The competition took place at theTshiame B Sports Grounds nearHarrismith. Stars beat AC Milan andReal Madrid in the finals of the tourna-ment. In the u.17 division they beat Milan3-0 in the final before beating Madrid in

the u.23 finals.Vusi Hlongwane of Stars was voted best

player in the u.17 division while BonganiMalakoene of Madrid was named the bestplayer in the u.23 division.

Mphike Moloi, the tournament organiser,said the tournament was aimed at revivingfootball in Tshiame. He said it was painfulseeing youngsters on street corners usingdrugs.

“There were few soccer teams in ourarea. They have all gone and no one istaking care of the youngsters. We want tobring back the standard of football towhere it was back in the day.”

Stars take trophy

THE Orlando Pirates FCBethlehem branch supportersclub will hold an executivemeeting tomorrow at Nt-soakie’s place in Bohlokong at

18:00.The meeting will be fol-

lowed by a general meetingfor all members and orsupporters.

The meeting is scheduledfor Sunday at 10:00 at theThabo Thokoza SecondarySchool.

On the agenda is amongstothers 2014 membership,registration for new member-ship, financial report andmany others.

For more information callTshidi Nzimande, organisingsecretary, on 083-248-5468 or073-774-0470.

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} Teboho Setena

AFTER six years of campaigning in SouthAfrica’s elite Premier Soccer League, FreeState Stars are facing a truly terrifyingprospect, dropping down into the lowerranks of the National First Division.Their last-ditch effort will only be

regarded worthy if they survive automaticrelegation in Saturday’s league fixtureagainst equally relegation-bound MorokaSwallows at the Dobsonville Stadium.The two sides will meet in this intrigu-

ing fixture to wrap up the current Pre-miership season as with the rest of their 14other counterparts.This Saturday will also see the champi-

ons of the South African league being dulycrowned.As things stand Mamelodi Sundowns will

be handed the prestigious title unless theunthinkable happens with Kaizer Chiefswinning and Sundowns losing by a bigmargin to gutsy Maritzburg United.Despite Stars showing their spirit by

not going down without a fight when theyheld Chiefs to a one-all draw last week

Wednesday, their effort was not enough toguarantee their safety from being choppedor forced to compete in the play-offs toretain their PSL status.Ea Lla Koto are still clinging to the edge

of safety, forcing fellow relegation fightersLamontville Golden Arrows, Swallows andPolokwane City to peel off their fingers oneby one.Stars are hanging on to the hope that the

fighting spirit will give their squad a boostin Saturday’s all-important outing againstSwallows.While their destiny is in their own hands,

Mike Mokoena, the team’s managingdirector, also relies on Orlando Pirates andSuperSport United to beat Arrows and City.While hoping Pirates beat Arrows, the

reality is Stars must win or draw againstSwallows to be in the play-offs withNational First Division sides Black Leop-ards, Milano United and Baroka.The three teams in the NFD that will

compete in the play-offs with the one sidefrom the Premiership will be known onSunday after the NFD clubs complete theirterm.

MIKE MOKOENA (right), Free State Stars managing director, with former captain DuncanLechesa celebrate the club’s promotion in 2007.

Stars facewrong end ofthe stick

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} Tladi Moloi

THE African Warriors’ dream of takingpart in the National First Division (NFD)promotional play-offs went up in smokewhile the Maluti FET College FC remainsafe.Warriors went on to play against Thanda

Royal Zulu FC on Sunday with a slimchance to book a spot in the play-offs. Buta 2-1 lost to Thanda saw that dreamturning into a nightmare.Mathematically the Maihlome Ihlasele

could have finished in the top three.But that was only if they could have

won a game against Thanda and their lastleague game. Warriors are currentlysitting on position eight on the leaguetable with 41 points in 29 games.They will play their last league game

against Sivutsa Stars FC at the Phutha-ditjhaba Stadium on Sunday.

Kick-off is at 15:00.Meanwhile, the College boys have

secured their NFD status regardless oflosing by 2-1 to Jomo Cosmos on Sundayat the Charles Mopeli Stadium. Malutiscored first, but a lapse in concentrationsaw them giving away two goals to theopponents. However, the rookies will trytheir luck to finish in a better positionnext season.They are lying third from the bottom on

the log with 29 points in 29 games.They will wrap-up the season away to

Roses United FC at the Kaizer SbotheloStadium on Sunday. Kick-off is at 15:00.The results will mean nothing to both

sides besides honouring a fixture.United have already been relegated and

they should start preparing the team forthe Safa Second Division while Malutiwill finish on the same position even ifthey win a game by 10-0.

Warriors’ dream up in smoke

WARRIORS

MALUTI