End May 2019 Issue No.05 1. PRINCIPAL’S CORNER

In announcing the new Executive Council of the 6th demo- cratic dispensation, Honourable Sefora “Sisi” Ntombela stated that, “The struggle for radical socio-economic change is the cornerstone of our mandate, and we shall ensure that the visions contained in the Freedom Charter are realised. We are concerned about the high levels of unemployment, especially amongst the youth. Statistics show that almost three hundred thousand youth are unemployed in Free State. This represents 48% of the entire unemployed population”. Undoubtedly, this new Executive Council is seized with the responsibility of uplifting many of our youths and women out of the bondage of unemployment, inequality and poverty.

Through sport, arts, culture and recreation, we shall create an environ- ment that is abundant with opportunities for all the people of the Free State to explore their talents and express their innovations. The Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation (DSACR) is funda- mentally seeking to “Champion Social Transformation” as stated in its vision statement. In doing so, we commit to accelerating sport tourism and unlocking all economic opportunities within the arts and culture sector. We are guided by the need to build a modern developmental state that has the means to drive economic and social transformation, to embrace innovation and to direct effort and resources towards where they will have the greatest impact. With this in mind, it is also befitting to commend the ruling party for appointing a significant number of young people into the 6th Executive Council. This is in fulfilment of our commitment to giving young people roles of responsibility in all sectors of society and forms part of a generational transition in which we are creating a pipeline of leaders to take our country further into the future. Let’s grow together!

MEC:Ms Sport,LP Arts, Mahasa Culture and Recreation

1 2. BRAGGING RIGHTS DSACR’S NEW MEC ANNOUNCED

FREE STATE-BORN ARTIST COENIE DE VILLIERS WINS SAMA AWARD stated that, “On behalf of the Depart- The Free State Department of Sport, ment I wish to congratulate Coenie for Arts, Culture and Recreation (DSACR) his befitting award at the 25th SAMAs. congratulated Coenie de Villiers for win- His discography is that of a legend in ning the Beste Kontemporëre Musiek Al- the South African music industry and bum award at the 25th South African Mu- we wish him all the best going into the sic Awards (SAMAs) held from 31 May future. May he continue to receive more – 01 June 2019 at the Sun City Resort in recognition from his fans and peers in the North West Province. Coenie was born on music industry. We also wish to congrat- 11 October 1956 in Bloemfontein and is a ulate other Free State-born artists who renowned South African singer/songwriter, were nominated at the 25th SAMAs pianist, pop artist who sings in his mother such as Brendan Peyper and Prince Kay- tongue of Afrikaans. bee. Another Free State-born personality Congratulating Coenie on his SAMA win, who deserves our recognition is Lesedi Free State MEC for Sport, Arts, Culture FM’s Seipati Seoke who hosted the and Recreation Ms Limakatso Mahasa event with excellence.

2 MEC MAHASA MEETS SENIOR MANAGEMENT MEC Limakatso Mahasa met with The MEC outlined her vision for of the Department, Mr Stanley DSACR senior management as the department and rallied man- Malope, pledged the commitment she commenced her term as the agement to have a collective com- of Management in ensuring the vi- political head of the department. mitment to that vision. The Head sion of the MEC is realised.

3 SA BOXING AWARDS HELD

DSACR Chief Director for Sport and Recreation Me Kgomotso Tlhakudi and other dignitaries at the South African Boxing Awards at Sandton Convention Centre on May 17, 2019 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Winners of the 2019 edition of the awards were as follows:

Male boxer of the year: Tulani Mbenge Female boxer of the year: Mellisa Miller Male fight of the year: Mzoxolo Ndwayana v Shaun Ness Female fight of the year: Asandiswa Nxokwana v Sherodine Fortuin Male prospect of the year: Ayabonga Sonjica Female prospect of the year: Simangele Hadebe Media person of the year: Thabiso Mosia Female ring official of the year: Siya Vabaza Male ring official of the year: Alan Matakane Most promising ring official of the year: Simphiwe Gceba Knockout of the year: Zolani Tete v Siboniso Gonya Trainer of the Year: Colin Nathan Promoter of the year: Teris Ntutu (Rumble Africa Promotions) Most promising promoter of the year: Xolani Mampunye of Last-Born Promotions Manager of the year: Colleen McAusland Special achievements: Zolani Tete‚ Hekkie Budler‚ Moruti Mthalane‚ Xaba Boxing Promotions Lifetime achievement awards: Themba Zulu‚ Les Andreasen‚ Gladys Tsenene‚ Jeff Ellis‚ Mzoli Madyaka

4 SESOTHO LITERARY MUSEUM HONORS KHOTSO NKHATO The Free State Department of “SLM in Dialogue” project and it lator and producer of radio and Sport, Arts, Culture and Recrea- further served as a platform to fol- television dramas, all in Sesotho. tion (DSACR) through its Ses- low up on the developments made For that, SLM, in its gesture of otho Literature Museum (SLM) and resolutions taken in the previ- goodwill, produced a huge poster hosted a consultative workshop ous eight dialogues. of his portrait honoring him for his under the auspice of “SLM in Dia- It was during the this event that undying support for the develop- logue” project on 23 May 2019 at SLM honored the legendary Ntate ment and preservation of Sesotho Ventersburg Intermediate School. Khotso Nkhato and appreciated language and literature. In attend- With the theme being “Tsosoloso the contributions and support he ance were 120 audience members ya lerato la puo ya Sesotho le din- displayed towards previous SLM who comprised of learners and ed- golwa” this consultative workshop Dialogues. He was also highly ucators from Matseripe Secondary was aimed at resuscitating the love recognized for the pivotal role he School and Ventersburg Intermedi- for Sesotho language and litera- played as a writer, presenter, ac- ate School. ture. It was also the 9th edition of tor, director, screenwriter, trans-

3. SERVICE DELIVERY MILESTONES SESOTHO LITERARY MUSEUM ENGAGES LEARNERS

ments with schools and the gen- languages particularly Sesotho. He On the 2nd May 2019 Sesotho eral public in order to foster na- further conducted a reading ses- Literature Museum (SLM) inter- tion building and patriotism. Mr sion and highlighted the role of acted with learners of Monamodi Thapelo Monoane and Mr Molale museums in our communities and Public School in Brandfort, Ma- Shuping who works at SLM as distributed national symbols such jwemasweu as part of its outreach a Museum Human Scientist in- as the Preamble of the SA Consti- activities for Grade 4, 5 & 6 learn- formed learners about the impor- tution, National Anthem of South ers. Provincial Museum Services tance of languages, writing & pub- Africa as well as the AU Anthem. is mandated to facilitate engage- lishing of books written in African

5 4. POLICY SPOTLIGHT NORMAL SICK LEAVE

An employee is entitled to 36 working days sick leave with full pay over a three-year cycle. Any unused sick leave credits shall lapse at the expiry of the three-year cycle. It is incumbent on the employee to utilise and manage his/her normal sick leave responsibly and with cir- cumspect. An employee must submit his/her application for sick leave in respect of clinical procedures in advance, unless the treating practitioner certifies that such procedures have to be conducted as an emergency. If overcome by a sudden illness or injury, the employee must personally notify his/her supervisor/manager immediately. A verbal message to the supervisor/manager by a relative, fellow employee or friend is only acceptable if the nature and/or extent of the illness/injury prevents the employee to inform the supervisor/

6 manager personally. An employee must submit an application for sick leave personally or through a relative, fellow employee within 5 working days after the first day of absence. The employee’s supervisor/manager/ Head of Depart- ment and/or his/her delegate/must within two working days from receipt of the leave application form recommend/not recommend and/or approve/disapprove the application and submit to the relevant Human Resource division in the department. If the employee fails to submit an application within the period indicated above, the following arrange- ments apply: • The employee’s manager/supervisor must immediately notify the employee that if such application is not received within 2 working days, the leave period will be regarded as unpaid leave or annual leave. If the employee fails to submit the application on time or compelling reasons why an application cannot be submitted, the supervisor/manager must immediately inform the Human Resource division and the rel- evant authority shall approve such absence as unpaid leave or annual leave if the employee consents. The employee’s supervisor/manager/ Head of Departments and/or his/her delegate must within two working days from receipt of the leave application form recommend/not recommend and/or approve/disapprove this leave application and submit to the relevant Human Resource division in the department.

• Failure by the employee to submit his/her application form within the stated periods, or failure by the supervisor/manager to properly manage it, must be viewed in a serious light and disciplinary steps against the employee and/or supervisor/manager should be taken.

During the month of MAY we mourned the loss of:

• Mr September Nkoe who was a Museum Officer at Provincial Museum Services.

• Mr Thamsanqa Junior Bonase – a respected Free State journalist who worked for the Dumelang News and Tharollo News. Mr. Bonase was also recently elected the Chairperson of the Free State Media Cooperation.

• Mr. Sporty Selepe who was part of the Welkom-based Jazz band called Sweet Memories.

Then he said to them all: “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” — Luke 9:23

During the month of MAY we celebrated the birthdays of:

Date: Official Component 1 Ms B Pelser Documentation

Ms AS Nketsi Zastron Public Library

Ms NG Zwane Thembalehle Public Library

7 2 Ms ME Mokoena BCV

Mr SG Khiba Ventersburg Public Library

Ms NA Mokgethi Administration and Operational Support 3 Mr JM Mofokeng Bookkeeping and Banking

Mr XD Notuku Operational Support 4 Mr MJ Matsoso Administration Support

Mr MS Masangane BCV

Ms ES Kalane Masilo Public Library 5 Ms NM Notuku Financial Management

Ms KM Mosese Excelsior Public Library

Mr C Bester Sport Science Services 6 Mr E van Rooyen Musicon

Mr JT Sehlabaka Administrative Support

Ms SE Moeti Security Administration 7 Mr TP Chitja Rouxville Public Library 8 Mr W Booi Service Conditions

Mr MA Matlokotsi Kroonstad Public Library

Mr TT Mboxwana Community Sport

Mr EJ Venter FSSSI

Ms E Le Roux Performance Training 9 Mr TM Moshoalibe Vrede Public Library 10 Ms TG Senoge FS Arts Centre of Excellence

Mr KS Mile Phomolong Public Library

Mr P Moss Security Administration

Ms TR Mbongwa Meqheleng Public Library 11 Me NG Mdletshe BCV

Mr LE Rampeta Phomolong Public Library 12 Me JDM Engelbrecht Steynsrus Public Library 13 Ms SM Mohapi Zamdela Public Library 14 Ms EN Samela Finance and Administration

Ms EM Mosikatsana BCV

8 15 Mr BF Calitz Data Technology

Mr KA Tlhakung Community Sport

Mr SA Walaza Community Sport

Mr JC Du Toit FSSSI

Ms EM Calitz High Performance Capacity Building

Ms IL O’Brien Welkom Public Library 16 Mr TR Goniwe Visual Arts

Ms NMR Khetha Internal Audit

Ms ETK Kgongoana Security Administration

Ms J Mzinyane Petrus Steyn Public Library

Mr AR August Arts and Culture Support Services

Ms ME Letswenyo Meloding Public Library 17 Ms M Snyman Orders

Ms PF Moloi Community School Libraries

Ms M Mofokeng Local Talent Development

Ms MH Nkosi School Sport Mass Participation

Mr TK Sigade Soutpan Public Library 18 Me MM Mati Tswelopele Public Library

Mr DE Rasesemola Professional Support

Ms KD Khiba Meqheleng Public Library

Ms TM Majoe Sasolburg Public Library

Ms S Jason Welkom Public Library 19 Ms TR Majara Ladybrand Public Library

Ms SMDM Khoabane Community Sport

Mr KP Mosikatsana Operational Support 20 Mr N Herbert Salary Administration

Ms NM Seroto SCM

Mr MH Shuping Professional Support Services

Ms A Kok Sasolburg Public Library

Mr LD Lebatla Mmamahabane Public Library

Ms B Buthelezi Community School Libraries 21 Mr SA Mofokeng BCV 9 Mr MM Tlali Mahlatswetsa Public Library

Me KN Maseko Ezenzeleni Public Library

Ms NV Dasheka Nyakallong Public Library 21 Mr SA Mofokeng BCV

Mr MM Tlali Mahlatswetsa Public Library

Me KN Maseko Ezenzeleni Public Library

Ms NV Dasheka Nyakallong Public Library 22 Me TTI Tema Sechaba Mahobe Public Library

Ms LTL Khotlele Language Services 23 Ms PS Lebitsa Community Sport

Ms NF Welaphi Welkom Public Library 24 Me SJ Sibanyoni Community Sport

Mr SG Molefe Community Sport 25 Mr RI Morara Presidency Museum

Mr MD Motloung Clarens Public Library

Mr MS Makume Kroonstad Public Library 26 Ms S Baadjies Borwa Public Library

Me NP Kula Translation Unit

Ms NH Lamula Leretswana Public Library

Ms K Mbebe Professional Support 27 Mr N Moholo Finance and Administration

Dr CJ Jansen van Rensburg High Performance Sport Science Me VJ Mofubelu Service Mmabana Arts and Culture Centre 28 Ms M Mohapi Clocolan Public Library 29 Me NM Sishuba Preparation Services

Ms BA Rampai Hennenman Public Library

Ms PA Mahobo Sechaba Mahobe Public Library 30 Ms MD Mphacha Matlwangtlwang Public Library 31 Ms KM Seate Professional Support Services

10 DID YOU KNOW ? AU ANTHEM

Let us all unite and celebrate Let us all unite and sing together Let us all unite and toil together together To uphold the bonds that frame our The victories won for our destiny To give the best we have to Africa liberation Let us dedicate ourselves to fight The cradle of mankind and Let us dedicate ourselves to rise together fount of culture together For lasting peace and justice on Our pride and hope at break of To defend our liberty and unity earth dawn.

O Sons and Daughters of Africa O Sons and Daughters of Africa O Sons and Daughters of Africa Flesh of the Sun and Flesh Flesh of the Sun and Flesh Flesh of the Sun and Flesh of the Sky of the Sky of the Sky Let us make Africa the Tree of Life Let us make Africa the Tree of Life Let us make Africa the Tree of Life

During the month of APRIL the following colleagues were MPHATLALATSANE: NALEDI YA MESO recipients of 10 years long service awards: Corner of East Burger and Henry Street 2nd Floor, Business Partners Official Component Bloemfontein Leshele PV Service Conditions 9300 Mbhele EN Skills Development Tel: 051 410 4700, Email: [email protected] Maphalala ME Heritage, Museum & Language Services Website: www.sacr.fs.gov.za During the month of April the following colleague was a recipient of 40 years long service award:

Official Component Lategan L NALN

“After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb.” Compiled by Marketing and Communications Unit. -Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela

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