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LENTSWE LA BATHO • VOICE OF THE PEOPLE WEDNESDAY 30 MAY 2018 FREE Bfn Celtic still up for sale SEITHATI SEMENOKANE the concerned supporters had agreed to write a petition to the Angry supporters blockaded the streets, opposing the reported sale of Bloemfontein “The team has not been sold, it’s team owner, Max Tshabalala, Celtic. PHOTOS: TWITTER @letshaba82 unfortunate that a certain newspaper made and they were planning to false reports last Friday. The team is still march to Siwelele Park as in Bloemfontein and it still belongs to part of their #SaveSiwelele Max Tshabalala.” These are the words of campaign. Bloemfontein Celtic Public Relations and Spokesperson for the Media Offi cer, Sello Nduna. Nduna added concerned supporters, Nico that although the team was still up for sale, Seutloali, explained that it has not yet been sold. the protest action allegedly Reports that emerged over the past occurred due to a quarrel weekend, which claimed that the football between the supporters and club, Bloemfontein Celtic, had been Pule Mabena, the Chairperson sold to an anonymous business man in of the National executive Kimberley, has caused chaos and anger committee of the concerned among residents and supporters. Following supporters. the news that the team would be relocating “The meeting went well, it to Kimberley, angry supporters blockaded ended peacefully with the the streets, opposing the reported sale of the agreement that there would not local team. be any protests taking place. “When we heard about the protests we meeting was held on Monday 28 May “This thing now creates a lot of animosity “When we left the venue, the chairperson went back, we spoke to the supporters 2018 in hopes of mapping a way forward, because normally people believe what they of the concerned supporters national and tried to stop them. We even went the and details regarding this will be further read in the papers. Once a false story is out, executive committee (NEC) arrived. extra mile by clearing the road and with explained at a press conference,0 which when they rectify it, the new article won’t Unfortunately he was late and missed the assistance of the ward councillor, we will be held on Wednesday 30 May 2018 be as large as the previous one. It will be the meeting. He was standing at the gate called the police. Once they arrived, we at the Bram Fischer Building. a smaller, less signifi cant article. I will not with other supporters, so they had some then dispersed,” he added. Tshabalala reiterated that if there are any be granting interviews to any media house engagements that we don’t know about Seutloali said that they are now awaiting new developments regarding the sale of that misquotes me going forward,” added and apparently during this engagement the outcomes of the meeting held between the team or if they have found another Nduna. a quarrel began. People started fi ghting the Executive Mayor Olly Mlamleli, possible solution, they would inform the Following a meeting held on Sunday, 27 and by then we had already left,” said Bloemfontein Celtics management and public and supporters. May 2018, at Pax NovaHall in Bochabela, Seutloali. the Free State business community. The [email protected] 2 COMMUNITY NEWS • SETJHABA www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za • [email protected] • 30 May 2018 Housing problems in Phase 9 PULANE CHOANE use the washing line, tap nor the toilet in the yard as they now live there and own the yard Disgruntled residents in Bloemfontein’s and those things as well. “I have been from Phase 9 settlement say that they will pillar to post trying to get help on this matter. not allow the Mangaung Metropolitan A man by the name of Mofokeng who works Municipality to accommodate new residents at the municipal offi ces keeps promising that until it has resolved the issues of the current he will come and visit me and maybe move dwellers who say they have been waiting me somewhere else and I have been waiting for the municipality to deal with their own for him. At my age, what kind of life is this?” issues for many months, even years now. Ramangalane said. The municipality revealed to them that The two women who now share the yard with it intends to bring 10 new residents who him were not present when Voice was at the will now live in the community. However, house at the time. residents are adamant that before new people At the time of going to press municipal are brought in to live there, the current issues spokesperson, Qondile Khedama, had not yet must fi rst be solved. commented on the matter. One woman, Justina Kotelo, told Voice while [email protected] in tears that she was kicked out of a shack A mini march with pre-primary children took place in Watkey Steet, to raise awareness against child she was living in, which belongs to her son, abuse. PHOTO: PIERCE VAN HEERDEN a contractor who travels around the country. They gave me 14 days to vacate this site as it already has a new owner,” Kotelo said. She and other angry residents who were in similar situations alleged that the municipal Stand up for our offi cials identify vulnerable residents before kicking them out and giving their homes away to new dwellers who have paid bribes Disgruntled Phase 9 residents, Justina Kotelo to secure their new homes. and Serame Ramangalane, say it is unfair for Another resident, 78-year-old Serame the municipality to place new residents into the settlement when their issues are yet to be children’s rights! Ramangalane, told Voice that something resolved. PHOTOS: PULANE CHOANE similar happened to him, only now he shares ZILKE PRINSLOO awareness about the role of the police in a yard with the two new residents, whom he The shack addressing child abuse. The pre-school says, are two females “young enough to be that Justina One in fi ve children in the country fall children who participated were between Kotelo was my grandchildren or children”. given 14 victim to physical, sexual or emotional the ages of 4 and 7 years,” said Corné He alleges that the duo verbally abuses him days to abuse before their 18th birthday. National Killian, Administrative Coordinator, Free and have told him that he can no longer move out Child Protection week is currently taking State Care in Action. of. place, having started on 27 May and Kezandra Trytsman, a volunteer said that ending on 3 June. On 29 May 2018, she is helping to see smiles on the kids Free State Care in Action (FCIA) had a faces. ‘’It is very sad to see what is going mini march with 135 pre-primary school on in the world. Children haven’t asked children participating to raise child abuse to be here, they are powerless and can’t awareness in our country. stand up for themselves.’’ This awareness week is annually held in Killian added, “On Thursday 31 May South Africa to stand up for the rights 2018, an awareness campaign is to take of children. The theme for 2018 is “Let place at the Academy of Excellence (Cnr Us All Protect Children to Move South Lovedale Street and Dr Belcher Road). Africa Forward.” Another puppet show will take place The FCIA is a non-profi t organisation and for educational purposes and we will a registered designated child protection concentrate on the prevention of child agency in terms of the Children’s Act, Act abuse as part of the programme, with 38 of 2005. On 29 May the awareness another talk from SAPS. programme included the following: a “Involvement of the business community mini march from Alfa ECD (Pre-Primary through participation in the march and School) in Watkey Street to our offi ces at the donation of food and snacks, will 12 Watkey Street (about 500 m), to create also be implemented at these events. awareness about child abuse. A puppet Approximately 700 children from pre- show was also held to educate children primary and primary schools will be and to make them aware of the prevention reached in this way,.” of child abuse. The South-African Police For further information, contact 051-447- Services (SAPS) had a talk, establishing 1838. trust with the children and to create [email protected]

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Africa Day is the annual commemoration of the foundation of the Organisation of Unity on 25 May 1963. It is celebrated in various countries on the African continent, as well as round the world. Church focuses on Lupus Day The Mt Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church in Batho, under the leadership of Rev. Thabo This year the Chief Matsaseng, commemorated the Word Lupus Day on 10 May, while the Women’s Missionary Society Leeuw Foundation (WMS) of the AME throughout the world chose the month of May to commemorate the day. Curch held a very successful members, clad in black with a purple ribbon, attended the service on 27 May, which was dedicated beauty contest to celebrate the beauty The contestants of the Mr and Miss Africa Day to praying for those affected by the condition. George Moadira from the Rheumatology Clinic in Universitas, was invited to educate the congregants about the condition. He highlighted that lupus and diversity of the African continent are from the left: Liteboho Koaho (Lesotho), Anathi Mcaciso (Mozambique), Davian Weimers is more prevalent in women between the ages of 13 to 30 years than in men, with a ratio of 9:1. In at the Civic Theatre in Bloemfontein. (South Africa), Dipolelo Hou (Miss Plus Size the Free State there is only one doctor who specialises in this condition, which means parents must The models were from countries such as World Finalist), Rethabile Molele (South encourage their children to study and become specialists in that fi eld. Moadira further encouraged the Lesotho, Ghana and Ethiopia, to name but Africa), Ntsikellelo Ntshinga (Ghana), and congregation to live a healthy lifestyle and emphasised that a balanced diet is most important. PHOTO: THANDO MOHLAMME a few. Bonolo Moholo (Ethiopia). PHOTO: LEBAKENG NKABI Chief Leeuw, chairperson of the foundation, says the pageant was a way to countries staying in the Mangaung VGK hou basaar celebrate our different cultures. Metro. The event went beyond my “We are privileged that we have our expectations because of the support we Die VGK Heidedal-Suid hou op Saterdag deur die jeug aangebied word, asook ’n brothers and sister of other African received from our people. 2 Junie vanaf 10:00 ’n heerlike basaar springkasteel. countries living here in Bloemfontein. We “We discover young talent every time we op sy kerkperseel op die hoek van Peter Kom met die hele gesin en geniet die dag want to build a relationship with other host events of this nature, therefore we Ewertseweg en Jack Colbertstraat. saam met VGK. countries, and that is why we hosted the would like to thank everyone for their Daar is van alles en nog wat: ingemaakte Vir meer besonderhede, kontak Jackie fi rst ever Mr and Miss Africa Day on 25 support. I believe we should love each vrugte, braaivleis, groente, gebak, Jacobs by die kerkkantoor by 051-432- May to celebrate this historical day. other to ensure that we learn from each poeding, kindervermaak, ensovoorts. 2160. “We had 15 girls and 8 boys representing other because we are people of Africa,” Daar sal ook verskillende speletjies [email protected] different countries in Africa and next year said Leeuw. we hope to get fi nalists from different [email protected]

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CH7392 all the correct details. Prices include VAT of 15%. CASH OR CREDIT CARDS ONLY. 4 COMMUNITY NEWS • SETJHABA www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za • [email protected] • 30 May 2018 Alcohol awareness at Botshabelo school UPDATE: Doctors failed me LEBAKENG NKABI make the wrong choices.” PULANE CHOANE He also told matriculants Ntemoseng High School in from the Class of 2018 The man who cried “Doctors failed me” G-section, Botshabelo, was that they should know more than a year ago, recently received abuzz with activities last that they have the power an operation that will correct the wrong Zenzile MajolaMajola week Wednesday during to give their school a he blamed doctors for doing to him. PHOTOS:PHOTOS: the “A better tomorrow good name by producing Last week, Voice paid a visit to Zenzile PULANEPULANE CHOANECHOANEE starts today campaign”, excellent results. Majola, who has been admitted to the hosted by the Association “Everyone is different, so Universitas Academic Hospital (UAH) for Alcohol Responsibility don’t study something you and was recovering from an operation What Zenzile and Education. are not passionate about.” that was performed on him to correct the Majola looked alleged wrong done to him. like this time What he now looks like It was a fun-fi lled day with Joseph Maphisa, deputy last year. following the operation on a dancing competition principal at Ntemoseng Majola said that he was confi dent that his abdomen to remove for learners and soccer High School, told Voice it the hospital took action following an the growing hump. freestylers to show off is an honour to host this article Voice wrote on the matter on surgery: clean vs contaminated; surgeon their skills. event at his school. 26 April last year and he also said that and surgical material quality,” Mvambi patient needs to wear a corset for 6 The aim of the Association “This is a very good it took a confrontation with the Free said. months after the hernia repair to protect for Alcohol Responsibility initiative to educate the State Department of Health’s Dr David Following the most recent operation the closure while the scar tissue forms,” and Education is to learners about alcohol Motau for him to receive the corrective on Majola, Mvambi explained that the Mvambi explained. educate the youth about abuse and we are grateful operation he was now recovering from. 64-year-old had a large hernia, with a Majola said he is thankful that he, in the the dangers of using for the visit of Nyakallo Majola fi rst spoke to Voice last year, “loss of intra-abdominal domain”, which, end, received help from the hospital and alcohol at a very young Leine at our school. The revealing a growing hump he had on according to www.researchgate.com is that they acknowledged their fault and age and to encourage learners can relate to what his abdomen which, he said, had been where 50% of the abdominal viscera sought to get his abdomen restored to its them to focus on their he says. He shows that it is caused by the medical negligence reside outside the abdominal cavity. initial condition. He is still angry that it school work. Nyakallo not where you come from of doctors who had operated on him “We opted to increase the domain with took so long for him to get the help he Leine, a celebrated radio but where you’re going. following a stab wound he had sustained conservative management (corset) to deserved. presenter of Lesedi FM “We thank the Association after being mugged on 14 February decrease post-surgery complications and Majola, who is a pensioner, is now better known as Ba2cada, for Alcohol Responsibility 2016. his stay in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU). recovering at home and says he is now says young people should and Education for Meanwhile, Free State Department of We then repaired the hernia,” Mvambi looking forward to being able to at least focus on their school motivating our learners Health’s spokesperson, Mondli Mvambi, said, adding that Majola would now need drive his young daughters to school in work because talent and and showing them the said that the complications that Majola to use a drain that would decrease fl uid the mornings and becoming less of a education go hand in hand. dangers of alcohol abuse underwent were owing to an incisional collection in the affected area and that burden to his wife, who, he said, had to “I would like to encourage at a young age. Our wish hernia that he developed after receiving the hospital would replace the drain if it take care of him throughout his ordeal young people of is for this partnership to a laparotomy (operation) a few years came out early. over the two years. He further stated that Mangaung to choose their grow strong.” ago. “There are several reasons why a “The operation has only closed the he is in talks with his lawyers to see if he friends wisely as good [email protected] patient may develop an incisional hernia, defect. Scar tissue needs to heal the cannot sue the department for emotional friends will never let you which can be related to a patient’s hernia, this forms in the 6 months after damages. poor healing, e.g. smoking; the type of the surgery. This is also the reason the [email protected] 5 ENTERTAINMENT • BOITHABISO www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za • [email protected] • 30 May 2018 Stap vir stap vir ROC Foundation PIERCE VAN HEERDEN gesê. spreek ROC die uitdagings soos armoede, glo dat een van die belangrikste boustene ROC bedien ’n multifunksionele familiewerkloosheid, impak van MIV/ VIGS, in ROC vennootskappe is en sien uit na ’n Die Reach Our Community Foundation gemeenskapsentrum wat weeskinders in enkelouerskap of ’n uitgebreide familie, vennootskap met die Universiteit van die (ROC) het op 26 Mei 2018 ’n damestee Heidedal en omliggende gemeenskappe gebrek aan ’n toesighoudende persoon Vrystaat, wat met hul nuwe program geloods en liefdadigheidskonsert by die UV- ondersteun, met die doel om aan (hoofsaaklik in huishoudings), ’n vyandige is. “’n Vennootskap met die Universiteit Kopanong-ouditorium (Kovsiekerk) hulle ’n platform te gee om bo hul huisomgewing en fi sieke en/of seksuele van die Vrystaat bedien en ontwikkel ons gehou om amptelik ’n nuwe opwindende omstandighede uit te styg. Met behulp van misbruik wat weeskinders en kwesbare gemeenskappe en ek glo as ons dit saam kan vennootskap aan te kondig. ’n gesinsgebaseerde, holistiese benadering kinders in die gesig staar, aan. doen, is ons deel soveel makliker.” Spesiale gaste Hildegardt Whites en Ingrid tot kinder- en adolessente-ontwikkeling, Patrick Kaars, uitvoerende hoof van ROC, [email protected] Paulus, beter bekend as Bonita en Vanessa in die bekende SABC2-sepie, 7de Laan, To read more about this visit het die gehoor op hul voete gehad terwyl www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za hulle inspirerende boodskappe gedeel het. Paulus was vir die eerste keer in ’n lang tyd weer in die Rosestad. “ROC doen baie vir die gemeenskap en dit is iets wat baie gemeenskappe in Suid-Afrika nodig het,” het sy gesê. “ROC versorg kinders en rus hulle toe om hulself te verbeter.” Haar boodskap was om die lewe stap vir stap te neem, wat ook die tema van die geleentheid was, diep asem te haal en die pragtige oomblikke te geniet wat die lewe ons bring. Die Laan se eie “blommemeisie”, Bonita, het die gehoor behoorlik op hul voete gehad terwyl sy haar hart uitgesing het. Whites wat ’n ma is van ’n pragtige Patrick Kaars, uitvoerende hoof van eenjarige seun, het gesê dat sy sedert die ROC, Burneline Kaars, Meloni Senosky, Hildegardt Whites, Ingrid Paulus en geboorte van haar babaseuntjie meer wil Angelo Mockie. FOTO: PIERCE VAN gee en meer in gemeenskappe wil help. HEERDEN “Ek wil teruggee aan die gemeenskap en kinders, dit was nog altyd my ding. Mense moet onthou dat Rome nie in een dag gebou is nie. Met die Here aan jou kant, kan jy nie verkeerd gaan nie,” het Whites Ingrid Paulus en Hildegardt Whites FOTO: PIERCE VAN HEERDEN 6 MOTORS • www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za • [email protected] • 30 May 2018

Your weekly motoring guide 30 May 2018 Bloemfontein Edition More details on next BMW 3-series emerge ITH a world debut at the Paris Motor joined by two plug-in hybrid (PHEV) options, Show in October rumoured, British followed by an all-electric model derived Wpublication, Auto Express, has from the Vision Dynamics concept shown in divulged more details of the next generation Frankfurt last year, called the i4 in 2020. BMW 3-series. The PHEV line-up will consist of the 325e Despite being spotted on a number of powered by a 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol occasions undergoing testing, render images engine combined with an 81kW electric by the publication obtained from avarvarii. motor, and the 330e that mates a 2.0-litre com sees the new internally designated G20 turbo with an electric equivalent for a drawing visual similarities with the 5-and claimed total system output of 206kW. 7-series, which will come as no surprise Internal combustion power, on the petrol given that it will share the now widely used front, will come from a 1.5-litre three- CLAR platform, also used by the X2, X3 and cylinder in the 318i, to a 2.0-litre four in incoming X5. the 320i and 330i. Outputs will range from The online platform further claims that 140kW to 191kW. Diesel-wise, only 2.0-litre the interior will be more of an evolution of mills will be offered with outputs ranging the outgoing F30s, but with the brand’s from 110kW to 169kW. latest iDrive software fi tted. Expect Entry-level models will come as standard top spec models to feature the 10.25- with a six-speed manual gearbox, while have 3.0-litre straight-six engines, the bi-turbo straight-six, but also selective xDrive inch infotainment system, as well as an an eight-speed Steptronic will be optional, xDrive system and the eight-speed ‘box as all-wheel drive that debuted on the M5, assortment of new driver assistance and in some cases, standard on fl agship standard. Speculative output for the M340i despite initial reports that it could adopt a systems. variants. xDrive all-wheel drive will also be will be 265kW and 235kW for the M340d. hybrid powertrain similar to Mercedes-AMG’s Likely to be the biggest change will be the offered on selected models. Spied earlier this year, the all-new M3 53 range. G20’s line-up of engines, where the range of Later on, the brand will focus its attention will only arrive in 2020 and feature not only Expect more details to be revealed in the turbo-petrol and turbodiesel motors will be on the M Performance models, which will a reworked version of the current 3.0-litre coming months. Auto-shiŌ ing Ford Fiesta ST and scorching RS coming by 2020 NVEILED in February last year and likely to arrive on local shores towards the end of Uthis year or in early 2019, Ford is reportedly working on a dual-clutch version of the Fiesta ST, as well as fi nally bringing the long rumoured Fiesta RS to production. According to Australia’s motoring.com.au, Ford Performance Europe Head, Leo Roeks, remained coy on details when quizzed about the self-shifting Fiesta ST, merely stating that, “I can’t tell you, but I’m very busy,” accompanied by an expressive grin. The online platform, however, claims that the auto ST could debut not long after the manual arrives Down Under in March next year, with the RS arriving 2020. Unlike the manual though, the automatic will be restricted to having fi ve doors, with power from unchanged at 147kW/290 Nm. No word on the 1.5-litre EcoBoost engine likely to remain the RS’ outputs has yet been made. 7 SPORT • DIPAPADI www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za • [email protected] • 30 May 2018 CLASSIFIEDS

Maruping heads to Ea Contact: Felecia 051-505-0926 082-370-1270 Lla Koto [email protected] MORGAN PIEK ADDRESS: Central Media Park, 7 Christo Groenewald street, Wild Olive Estate, Bloemfontein, 9301 The Nedbank Cup champions, Free State Stars, have confi rmed their fi rst three signings heading into the 2018/19 DEADLINES: Premier Soccer League season. The sixth placed Ea Lla Koto managed to secure the signature of the Bloemfontein Celtic midfi elder, Mpho Maruping. The side from Qwaqwa also acquired the DISCLAIMER: services of the Cape Town All Stars duo, Final advert proofs will be sent to clients via Ricardo Ndiki and Tshepo Tema. e-mail.If no response has been received by 12:00 on designated print product deadline, it Maruping will be making Bethlehem his will be processed as approved and sent for new home on a three-year deal. print.The client will then be liable for The coach, Luc Eymael, has confi rmed advertising costs as per norm. Please check that all details in your advert are correct. that they have their sights set on a second Also note that Mahareng holds copyright to all Celtic player in the form of Deon Hotto. material, which cannot be reproduced in any way outside Central Media Group. “The understanding between me and Tema is the reason I signed him as we have worked together before at The Bloemfontein Celtic and Namibian international player, Deon Hotto (right), is also on the radar Polokwane. It’s the same with Maruping of the Free State Stars. The player’s contract at Phunya Sele Sele expires at the end of June and with whom I worked with at Celtic. the current fi nancial crises at Celtic it is unsure whether or not the star player has been offered a contract extension at the club. PHOTO: MORGAN PIEK VACANCY “Tema was signed, Maruping was signed, Ricardo from Cape Town All Stars was international. They conceded that they embattled club has tabled a new offer to signed. We are trying to also sign Hotto, were battling to make contact with the the player who was a standout performer you know,” Eymael told Kickoff.com. player.. in the 2017/18 season. Last week Free State Stars expressed Hotto is contracted to Celtic until June, [email protected] their interest in the Namibian however, it is unclear whether or not the NOW HIRING Steyn favourite to win 2018 Comrades MORGAN PIEK Oceans Marathon, but she did really “She certainly had the speed and she’s struggle those last few kilometres. I did ask got to be one of the favourites right now. The Bothaville-raised Gerda Steyn, has been her and she said that she was running hard The women’s race is going to be very tipped as the favourite to win this year’s and that she could feel it. interesting indeed.” Comrades Marathon, which will be run from “Now were still have another thirty-odd Last year Steyn fi nished fourth at the Pietermaritzburg to Durban next week. kilometres to go, so this will be quite Comrades in 6:45:45. The America, This comes after the former champion, interesting. She doesn’t train with the Camille Heron, won the race in 6:27:35. Caroline Wöstmann, withdrew from the mega-mileage that some of the other Charné Bosman, who was third, was the iconic ultra-marathon. athletes do. But then, neither did Bruce fi rst South African to cross the line in less The former champion, Wöstmann, Fordyce. than six minutes ahead of Steyn. sighted a lack of fi tness as the reason for “This could very well stand her in good The 2018 Comrades Marathon will be run withdrawing, and the move is considered to stead, plus there is longer recovery between on 10 June. be wise. the Two Oceans and Comrades. [email protected] After winning the 2018 Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town, Steyn, has fi red a clear warning shot. The athletics pundit, Manfred Seidler, told Voice that with Wöstmann withdrawing, the HERBALIST Free Stater is now the favourite. 1000 “All this social media stuff about Wöstmann needing to answer for her withdrawal, is a load of rubbish. It does, however, make Gerda Steyn that outright favourite for this year’s Comrades. “She fi nished really strongly at the Two

DON’T DIY ask them WHY To place your service advert, call: 051 505 0926 or whatsapp 082 370 1270 The former University of the Free State runner, Gerda Steyn, winning the 2018 Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town. The Bothaville-raised Steyn now resides in Johannesburg. PHOTO: RODGER SEDRES. WEDNESDAY 30 May 2018 Ox finally gets his chance

MORGAN PIEK that the competition better prepares a Squad for Wales Test:Test: player for test rugby. Forwards - , The Toyota Cheetahs prop, Ox Nche, While the Cheetahs did reach the Dan du Preez,z, Pieter- will fi nally get his opportunity to play-offs of the Pro14, it was only Steph du Toitt (captain), prove himself at a higher level after Nche, Oupa Mohoje and the former *, receiving his fi rst call-up to the winger, , who Jason Jenkins*,s*, Springbok team. caught the eye of Mapimpi. Steven Kitshoff,off, On Saturday the predominately loose When Mapimpi left the Cheetahs Wilco Louw, Frans head prop, Nche, was named as earlier this year to join the , Malherbe, Bongiongi one of 43 players by the Springbok he was the leading try scorer after Mbonambi, Oupa coach, Rassie Erasmus, for the one- crossing the white-wash on ten Mohoje, Ox Nche*, off Test against Wales in Washington occasions. This record was only Sikhumbuzo Notshe*, DC on Saturday and series of three surpassed by Barry Daly of Leinster Marvin Orie*,*, Chiliboy Tests against England in South and Steffan Hughes of Scarlets Ralepelle, Kwaggawagga Smith*, Africa. towards the end of the competition. Akker van derer Merwe*. Against the odds, Nche impressed Mohoje, in his turn, has been Backs - Curwinwin Bosch, André during the Guinness Pro14. Earlier consistent throughout the Pro14. Esterhuizen*,, Warrick Gelant, scribes from across the country However, even though he already Travis Ismaiel*,el*, Elton Jantjies, dismissed the idea that the Cheetahs has 18 Springbok caps to his name, Jesse Kriel, Makazole and the Southern Kings would grab injuries to several players secured his Mapimpi*, Embrose Papier*, the attention of the national selectors, fl ight to the USA on Wednesday. Ivan van Zyl*,*, CamerCameronon seeing that they are not in the Super A source close to Voice revealed that Wright*. Rugby. Erasmus does have big plans for * - Uncapped.d. Towards the end of the Pro14, Nche Nche, and he is being groomed to [email protected] became a regular in the starting XV play at least six Tests this year. It was and this was due to Erasmus wanting expected that he would only be used to see if the player could handle against England, but a debut against the pressure required to make it at Wales is looking all the more likely. Ox Nche on his way to ththee international level. All three these players were named tryline for thee amazing tryy he scored whileile playiplayingng Erasmus himself did state that the in the 26-member squad for the Test for South Africaica A against Pro14 was more tactical than Super against the Welsh on Saturday. the French Barbariansarbarians in Rugby, and having coached in Saturday’s Test at the Robert F. June last year.r. PHOTO: Ireland at Munster, he also believes Kennedy Stadium kicks off at 23:00. LEE WARRENN Cheetahs contract De Haas for two years RubenRuben de HaasHaas MORGAN PIEK with both his father and grandfather having He played for the Central University of represented the province in the past. Technology Ixias in the 2018 Varsity Cup, The USA Eagles international scrumhalf, His dad, Pieter, played for the Free State in and has also played for the Free State Ruben de Haas, has signed a two-year the 1980s, while his grandfather, Gerard, XV in the current SuperSport Rugby contract with the Toyota Cheetahs, which was a Free State player in the 1960s. Challenge. will see him at the franchise until the end The George-born player emigrated to De Haas is currently back in the USA for of October in 2020. the USA along with his parents in 2009. the Eagles June Test series against Russia While the player is playing international Last year, De Haas joined the Cheetahs in Denver, Scotland in Houston, and rugby under Gary Gold in the USA, his Academy and represented Free State in the Canada in Halifax. family have deep ties to Free State rugby, U19 . [email protected] CONNECT WITH THE PERFECT DEAL FOR YOUR POCKET! Quote "Bloemfontein Courant Voice” when you upgrade or sign up and get 10% discount on all accessories. LG K10 FREE 16GB CASH PRICE R3 599 SCAN THIS CODE HEADSET VALUED 20GB AT R399# PINNACLE 100 TOP UP FOR EVEN MORE 100 100 100MB TOTAL DATA PM~ MINUTES SMS DATA AMAZING DEALS!

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