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LESEHO MANALA At 5pm on 15 June, an 8th [email protected] Avenue woman was allegedly assaulted by her brother with Alex women's need for love, fi sts and hit with a broomstick affection, care and companionship over a missing USB she denied from their husbands, siblings, knowledge of. relatives, boyfriends, and friends The same day at 10pm, police seems to attract the opposite rescued an East Bank woman reaction. from her husband who allegedly This is revealed by cases assaulted her and wanted to hit her reported at the police station on with a hammer. He seemingly had violence and abuse including been irked by her asking about a rape and murders, which occur provident fund payout he received weekly. This notwithstanding the after losing his job. possibility of questionable intent On the same night, a Tsutsumani in some of the reports. woman was allegedly assaulted In the week ending 18 June, at home by her husband after police spokesperson Captain Allie an argument. When she left to Kodisang revealed the following get into a taxi waiting for her reported case. outside, he allegedly hit her on the At 9.30am on 12 June, a jilted forehead with a bucket. lover went to collect his clothes At 10.30am on 16 June a man Photo:Leseho Manala at his ex-girlfriend's place on allegedly assaulted a girlfriend Roofs over Alex hide the shocking truth beneath. 12th Avenue. They argued and he at an 18th Avenue home after allegedly assaulted her, took her accusing her of taking his money. of 13th Avenue was treated at Early in the morning on 18 June, her with an urn, injuring her on the cellphone and left her bruised. They argued and he allegedly beat the Alex Clinic for head injuries a woman of 13th Avenue escaped back of the head. She was treated The same day at 9.30pm, a man her with his fi sts. She sustained allegedly infl icted by a boyfriend from a man at the same premises at the Alex Clinic. from Extension 7 who was said facial injuries. who beat her over burnt trousers who tried but failed to force her Kodisang said the suspects were to be drunk, found his wife in At 6.30 pm, another man that she had been ironing. into his room. He grabbed and either arrested, appeared in court bed and, pulled away the blankets allegedly assaulted a girlfriend at At 9.30 pm a woman was allegedly assaulted her with his or are still to appear in court and before allegedly descending on her her 14th Avenue home. This was allegedly beaten by a boyfriend on fi sts but she escaped and sought others are still under investigation. with fi sts for reasons best known after she told him that she had the head with a beer bottle at her treatment at the Alex Clinic for The incidents occurred as the only to him. been busy after he had asked her 7th Avenue home, in the presence body blows and injuries to her nation is gripped with a worrisome At 6pm on 14 June, a woman why she hadn't come to his place. of her mother and brother. eyes. trend of femicide, mostly caused was allegedly assaulted at her She was treated at the Alex Clinic. At midnight, a man allegedly At noon the same day, a woman by relatives of the victims. Some sister's 3rd Avenue home by her At 11pm a woman's false sense assaulted an ex-lover at his was beaten and chased out of a social activists claim the reports boyfriend. She let him in and he of security was shattered when her 13th Avenue home when she 13th Avenue home allegedly by may just be the tip of the iceberg. allegedly hit her with the handle boyfriend rejected her, allegedly went to collect her clothes. her drunk boyfriend. This after Details: Alex Police Station of a pistol while, asking her where assaulted and stabbed her with a Seemingly annoyed by the broken she seemingly infuriated him by 011 430 7718/9. she had slept the previous night. knife in the hand and leg at his relationship, he allegedly hit her asking why he urinated on the He called her names and told her East Bank home. She escaped and on the head as she gathered her fl oor instead of in the toilet. He Share on Alex News she would never separate from was treated at the Alex Clinic. clothes. She was treated at the told her to pack her clothes and Facebook page your view him. At 9.30am on 17 June, a woman Alex Clinic. leave. As she left, he allegedly hit on the horrifi c crime stats Week ending 7 July, 2017 | www.alexnews.co.za Alex News • PAGE 3 Turning life around

LESEHO MANALA when he was transferred to Alex. [email protected] While cleaning, he doubled as an interpreter when time allowed, and A man’s brush with the law has his understanding of law and his turned him into its enforcer. passion were recognised, leading This is the story of Solomon to his re-engagement this month Ramapatla (48), who believes (June), when the post became that to err is human and that one’s available. destiny is shaped by accepting and Ramapatla said lessons learnt atoning for past errors through along one’s journey should be good deeds. embraced as foundations to better Ramapatla was recently re- progress in life, but only if one appointed by the Alex Magistrates’ is prepared to embrace change. Court as a court interpreter in his “They are the single steps to second stint in the position. The gaining life skills and experiential fi rst time was at Ga-Rankuwa knowledge about life and a secure Magistrates’ Court between 2009 future. There will always be and 2010. light at the end of the tunnel if you embrace the lessons learnt Photo: Leseho Manala In between the appointments, he spent time doing menial in whatever way,” he stressed as Captain Allie Kodisang talks to liquor traders. construction work and cleaning advice, particularly to those who jobs, which also made him get despondent with menial jobs. appreciate the values and skills He urged them to be passionate gained from other professions and when performing any task or improved his philosophy about job. And, as he did while at the life. Garankuwa Magistrates’ Court, he The ‘message Ramapatla said his fate as an hopes to contribute to hundreds interpreter was sealed after a of fair rulings through a truthful regrettable moment of madness interpretation of the cases. on Friday, 9 August 2009. He Details: Solly Ramapatla claimed a provocation by his wife 072 933 9456. at their Garankuwa home drove in a bottle’ him to lash out at her resulting in Share your life-changing his arrest. He was charged with experience on the Alex domestic violence and detained News Facebook page LESEHO MANALA Police spokesperson Captain programmes of care workers. over the weekend. On the Monday, [email protected] Allie Kodisang said the meetings They urged them to contribute he was released with a warning were to develop and consolidate sanitary pads to schoolgirls, help after he opted to represent himself Liquor traders in Alex want a positive working relationship clean and cook for the elderly when the interpreter in his case to start a more structured and encourage the traders to and accompany them to clinics. misrepresented the facts in his social responsibility initiative operate within the law. Government offi cials said the home language, Tswana. His to broaden and deepen their He told the traders to work initiative would be supported understanding of the language impact on society. within prescribed hours, be throughout the city, provincial helped the presiding magistrate to This they hope will also registered, welcome the police government and also the Sab’s make a ‘fair’ release decision. He help to change the prevailing into their premises to search and social relief programmes. asked for Ramapatla’s CV after he negative image of their report police offi cers who ask for They urged the traders to lead was informed of his versatility in establishments as places of vice bribes. in implementing the initiative Nguni, seSotho dialects, Venda, and crime. “Law enforcement is also in and not only talk about their Tsonga, English and Afrikaans. This was said by members of your interest and protects you plans. Despite a failed reconciliation the liquor traders association at from crime,” Kodisang said Details: Lockza Mhlanga attempt with his wife after the Alex Police Station at their while condemning traders’ 082 676 7278. returning home, he drafted his monthly meeting which focuses premises that they were no-go CV from his parents’ home and on consolidating relationships areas, feared by the surrounding submitted it the next day. Shortly with the police. residents and traders who let afterwards he was engaged as a The traders, comprising their customers block roads volunteer interpreter and learned owners of bottle stores, taverns making it diffi cult for them to the ropes for three months. and shebeens often fall foul of receive deliveries. Others he Thereafter he became a casual the law, get into confl ict with said turn a blind eye when their interpreter in the divorce court the police who are forced to customers threw objects at police until November 2010, when the raid or close their business vehicles on patrol. post ended. for trading in illicit items and The liquor traders association’s He added that his knowledge operating outside prescribed chairperson Lockza Mhlanga of the law was gained through hours. Others are said to be said they wanted to start various regular exchanges with other places for criminals planning initiatives such as supporting old interpreters, expert legal guidance crimes while some are said age and children’s homes, and and an introduction to the to operate without licences. providing educational needs of Criminal Procedures Act. Police reports indicate that poor children. Photo: Leseho Manala In 2011, he became a labourer in some murder and rape victims Development workers at the Lockza Mhlanga, chairperson the construction industry, and from are waylaid by criminals when meeting encouraged the traders of the liqour traders 2012 was a cleaner for a private Photo: Leseho Manala leaving these outlets. to complement established association. company at the Master of the Solomon Ramapatla, from High Court in Joburg until 2015, labourer to court interpreter.

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Alex’s shack dwellers, received protective equipment from the Joburg Photo: Robert Mulaudzi City Council’s Emergency Alex residents attempt to invade land Management Services (EMS) in Frankenwald are stopped by the for safety against winter fi res, police. which sometimes result in fatalities, injuries and loss of valuable property. The fi res are often caused Land invasion by paraffi n stoves, which fall over, heaters and lights connected illegally to power flares up sources and braziers, which are left unprotected overnight LESEHO MANALA [email protected] to warm the shacks. Photo: Robert Mulaudzi The benefi ciaries are among A recipient explains how the safety fi re kits operate. residents of the 189 infor- The Joburg Metro and South African mal settlements throughout Police Services offi cers stopped attempted the City who received the land invasions in the Frankenwald area, Jozi Safety kits consisting next to Marlboro and Ext 7 after several of: skirmishes with invaders, said to be from ‰ Parasafe stoves, which cut Alexandra. off the fl ame when there is Early in the morning of 2 July about excessive movement around 100 people allegedly tried to invade the ‰ Burn kits to treat minor land said to belong to Wits University, burns and whose ownership is being challenged. ‰ Rechargeable solar lanterns It is apparently being eyed as one for for use as night lights potential housing development. ‰ Paraffi n containers with Police are said to have fi red rubber safety caps to avoid children bullets to stop the invaders who had being poisoned by drinking blocked the roads leading into and out paraffi n stored in cold drink of Ext 7 with stones and debris, in the bottles thinking it’s juice process also disrupting access to the ‰ Smoke detectors for early Marlboro Gautrain Station. warning against smoke and to The DA’s proportional representative encourage evacuation councillor Shadrack Mkhonto said several ‰ Fire retard sprays, which Photo: Robert Mulaudzi invaders were injured with one being work like fi re extinguishers to Happy recipients of the fi re safety kits. critical. The group fi nally dispersed in put out minor fi res the afternoon with some police remaining ‰ 25-litre buckets to store emergency which might occur in residents of Princess Maponya, onsite. water as an extinguishing their areas before fi re fi ghting crews Rose Acres, Denver, George Goch, Mkhonto said the incident was agent. arrive.” The benefi ciaries also Slovoville and Diepsloot Ext 1 seemingly instigated by a Landless People Making the donation at received prior training on basic fi re informal settlements. of Alex Assembly meeting held on 29 the Alex Fire Station to 120 fi ghting and fi rst aid. Details: Robert Mulaudzi June at San Kopano Community Centre households. EMS’s Robert The handover was preceded 011 222 8288; 083 319 9036. where the invasion under #Allocation@ Mulaudzi said it was part of by events at Zandspruit, WITS land, OccupyWITSland and public education. “It’s, to Moriting, Kliptown, Embuzini, Will the kits really deter the #OccupyAzania was planned. The build resilient communities, Mlamlankunzi, Lusaka informal fi res? Share your view on organisers of the meeting couldn’t be capable of dealing with any settlements, preceding events for Alex News Facebook page reached on the contact details provided in the assembly notice meeting. Mkhonto said the invaders’ actions were lawless, and shouldn’t be condoned.

He suggested a political motive was DO YOU HAVE A behind the invasion, claiming that this LOCAL EVENT THAT had been happening since the new YO WANT administration of the city took over after TO HIGHLIGHT? last year’s the local government elections. Email the details to: He urged councillors from all parties [email protected] and community leaders to act collectively on the issues of land which will continue 1 to be a pressing need, regardless of the M Making administration in power. “The invasions Progress were there in the previous administration but not to the extent that they are currently. Council has instituted an investigation into the matter to uncover the motives while seeking a long-term solution to the housing need,” he said. Mkhonto also said the invaders had seemingly been advised to use bricks where they are able to, to construct their houses. “This is disingenuous by the those who advise them, as the areas in question will not have been serviced. It may be costly to them and, besides, it will The Johannesburg Roads Agency is making progress on be an unlawful act.” the M1 Bridge Rehabilitation Project for completion by He said the police action in stopping the end of 2017. Please plan your journey and consider the invasion was a sign that bylaw using public transport. implementation was starting to be affected, and he appealed for calm as the 9LVLWZZZMUDRUJ]DIRUXSGDWHGWUDI¼FDGYLVRULHV City looks for options to expedite housing development. The invasion came after others which had been stopped two weeks ago along Vincent Tshabalala Road and next to the Kwa-Bhekilanga Sports Grounds. Colonel Johannes Tau of Alex PoliceStation confi rmed the incident and said they were not aware of any injuries. He was to provide further details after this reporting. Details: Shadrack Mkhonto 079 444 1464. Week ending 7 July, 2017 | www.alexnews.co.za Alex News • PAGE 5

Go for check-ups onlineNEWS Velisha Thompson of the City of usually a slow-growing cancer, essential to combat cholesterol. A Johannesburg writes: although there are some aggressive doctor can also advise on the best June was Men's Health Month, types. Screening is important as it treatment if your cholesterol levels a month that is often overlooked can be identifi ed at an early stage are high. by many of us, though men are even before symptoms begin. T Men should also screen for usually breadwinners and are the There are two tests for prostate diabetes. Limit alcohol and foods heads of households. cancer – a blood test to test raised high in sugar content. Leading They generally feel that they prostate hormones (PSA), and a a healthier lifestyle is one of the LEX cannot afford to stay away from rectal examination. ways of preventing preventable work and don't usually go for T Blood pressure tests are diseases such hypertension and NEWS medical check-ups. It could also important as we age. It is also diabetes. www.alexnews.co.za be diffi cult to exercise regularly as infl uenced by unhealthy lifestyles T Stress is also a major cause of A time may not permit, and eating and improper weight management. chronic diseases and impotence. healthily could be out of the T High cholesterol is a big Some of the best ways to relieve TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK equation. contributing factor to heart attacks. stress and improve health are The whole aim of Men's Health Cholesterol should also be tested exercise, eat and sleep well, fi nd Month is to increase awareness on a regular basis. the root of your stress, avoid stress of preventable healthh problems Exercise when possible, and don't take on and encourage earlyy detection anandd and gogoodod thinthingsgs yyouou can't handle. treatment of disease amoamongng eating Exercise can also be a good men. habitshabits stress reliever. Eating healthily and Regular screeningg can are sleeping six to eight hours a night detect diseases and other helps the body recover from stress. potential illnesses, Eat smaller meals instead of oonene especially after the age large meal in the day. of 40. Men should seekeek Note that your local clinic offers regular medical adviceice free testing for BP, glucose and early treatment and prostate cancer screening. for disease and injuryry Contact your nearest clinic for or if they think that further advice and information. something does not Men play a signifi cant role Hijacker shot in the act Land invasion hits Alex feel right. in our communities, so please What medical ensure that regularregular check-upscheck-ups procedures are are done and that you done for men? take care of youryour NATIONAL NEWS T Men should health. get screened for prostate cancer. Certain studies havee reported that one in eight men is diagnosedsed with prostate cancer.r. Prostate cancer is Photo: Supplied

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LESEHO MANALA "Improved health will enable [email protected] millions of children in the country and on the continent Health and hygiene were to complete their education, highlighted as the foundations be useful citizens and support for well-being, progress and the department to achieve its inclusiveness nationally and on outcomes on access, quality, the African continent. equity and effi ciency." This was said recently at Granville Whittle, deputy Skeen Primary School by director-general of the Angie Motshekga, the Minister department, said the improved of Basic Education and Paul health of poor children will Polman, international head of reduce absenteeism linked Unilever, when launching the with illnesses and help them schools' health and hygiene to advance their education. initiative which is part of "Teachers will also support a national school health them with health sessions in programme. class, supervise the use of the The event was also attended toothbrushes [and toothpaste] by representatives of Unicef, and soap for washing hands – national and provincial which will be kept at school, government departments and and also keeping the toilets private companies. They lauded clean," he said. the initiative, to be rolled out The initiative will run for fi ve nationally, as a game changer years, and the toothbrushes will that will provide millions be replaced after six months. of Grade 1 children with The children will be de-wormed toothbrushes and toothpaste, – this initiative is expected to teach them about cleanliness increase from 5.3 million last and the importance of washing year to seven million this year. their hands and keeping school They will be screened for other toilets clean. ailments by different partners. The choice of the venue was Polman said the initiative appropriate, particularly for will complement Unicef's poor children whose exclusion, sustainable development absenteeism and dropping out goals on equitable access to of school are partly linked health and hygiene. He said, to ailments which can be "The partnership will scale up prevented through proper the number of benefi ciaries and basic health and hygiene and resolve the challenge of practices. exclusion, hunger, maternal Motshekga said education health and other ills still was a platform for their affl icting the majority on inclusion in the mainstream the continent, despite global economy and for their personal, advancement." family and community's Parents were urged to support benefi t if they were taught the initiative by improving proper health and hygiene hygiene at home, and giving the practices from an early age. children breakfast to prevent "The initiative will teach them developing an iron them important soft skills defi ciency. like brushing their teeth daily Details: Granville Whittle to prevent tooth decay, to 082 299 4307. wash their hands with soap after using toilets, and before If you have other ideas and after cooking and eating on how to spread meals to prevent contracting the message of health and preventable diseases like hygiene in the home and diarrhoea, getting worms, and community, tell us on the ear, eye and throat infections." Alex News Facebook page

Photo: Leseho Manala Minister for Basic Education Angie Motshekga and Paul Polman of Unilever at the launch of the national schools health and hygiene initiative. Week ending 7 July, 2017 | www.alexnews.co.za Alex News • PAGE 7 How is your team shaping up?

STAFF REPORTER and , however, still in a number of players still in the [email protected] the running are centre-back Daniel reckoning. Cardoso, left-back Sibusiso Khumalo The midfi eld is marshalled by The starting line-ups for the 2017 and right-back Kgotso Moleko. Oupa Manyisa and Mpho Makola, Carling Black Label Champion Cup Champion coaches who would like with Thabo Rakhale and Thabo are taking shape. to see any of those three breaking Qalinge on the wings. However, there is still plenty of into the starting line-up should get Central midfi elders Issa Sarr and time for champion coaches to change voting. Abbubaker Mobara are just outside their selections and fi nd the winning Currently controlling the midfi eld of the starting line-up at the moment. combination to lead their team to is George Lebese, George Maluleka, The forwards selected so far victory at the 29 July spectacle at the Willard Katsande and Siphiwe are Tendai Ndoro and Thamsanqa FNB Stadium. Tshabalala, who are closely followed Gabuza, but Thabiso Kutumela and This year, the organisers have by playmaker Hendrick Ekstein as Ayanda Nkosi are knocking on the given champion coaches of Kaizer well as wingers William Twala and door. Photo: Sipho Siso Chiefs and Orlando Pirates an Joseph Molangoane. The selection of players will also Representatives of the four teams in the Maize Cup 2017 added responsibility of selecting The AmaKhosi fans have entrusted be determined by the fi nal formation are Vina Maphosa of Kaizer Chiefs, Bafana Pheto of their winning formations, which the strike force to Gustavo Paez and that is decided upon by the champion Botswana’s Township Rollers, Tebogo Mochadibane of has been a fantastic new twist to the . coaches. Platinum Stars and David Vilakazi of Free State Stars. campaign. The Orlando Pirates starting lineup Potential champion coaches who They pose with the trophy at stake in the Maize Cup. Chiefs’ goalkeeper Itumeleng is closely contested with Brighton are over the age of 18 can stand Khune looks set for his sixth Mhlongo leading among the a chance of winning a match day appearance as he leads the votes goalkeepers. experience where two lucky fans will among the glove men at Naturena. The backline is headed by Thabo join their favourite team in training, The backline, thus far will be Matlaba, Happy Jele, Ayanda Gcaba sit in the pre-match briefi ng and also protected by Ramahlwe Mphahlele, and Patrick Phungwayo, though be part of the technical set-up on Chiefs , Lorenzo Gordinho things are far from decided with match day. on track Alexandra’s Manyama expected to sweep the boards at #PSLAwards SIPHO SISO Vina Maphosa said his [email protected] club’s two seasons without SIPHO SISO and Bidvest Wits’ , runners-up Mamelodi a trophy in the Absa [email protected] . Sundowns’ and third Kaizer Chiefs will be the Premiership were over. Top Goal Scorer is undoubtedly placed City’s former drawcard for the crowds “Winning begins with the Alexandra’s own footballing son his while in the Players’ Player of coach Eric Tinkler. expected to attend the Maize Cup which will be Lebogang Manyama is expected to the Season, the former FC Alexandra The Young Maize Cup games at the a stepping stone for things sweep the boards at the #PSLAwards player will have to outshine the likes Player of the Tournament will be James Motlatsi Stadium in to come in the new season on 10 July at the Sandton of teammate Aubrey Ngoma and the a battle between the Arrows pair Klerksdorp on 15 July. of the Absa Premiership,” Convention Centre. Brazilians’ . of Siyabonga Dube and Nduduzo Three teams were Maphosa said. The league announced the He’s more than 60 per cent assured Sibiya, along with Teboho Mokoena selected to participate in the Rollers’ public relations nominees of this glittering event of annexing the of SuperSport United. games along with perennial offi cer Bafana Pheto said which marks the end of the 2016/17 Player of the Tournament award, in The Player of the Nedbank Cup participants Platinum Stars as their name implied, they Absa Premiership season for which he is also up against teammate Tournament will be fought between by virtue of being the host will be here for business 2016/17. The event will be broadcast Ngoma and SuperSport United’s Mokoena and the Pirates pair of team from the North West and will roll over their live on SuperSport 4 and on SABC Michael Boxall. Mpho Makola and Abbubaker province. opponents. TV. The Goalkeeper of the Season Mobara. The other two teams to “We’re not here just to Among those nominated is Cape will be contested by Bidvest Wits’ MTN 8 Last Man Standing will join Dikwena and Amakhosi add a number to the four Town City skipper Manyama, who Darren Keet, Sundowns’ Ugandan be a Wits affair between teammates in the third edition of the teams. We mean business, led his side to victory in the Telkom international , and Daine Klate, Thulani Hlatshwayo cup are Free State Stars, and the business will be Knockout in their maiden season of Cape Town City’s Shu-Aib Walters and Gabadinho Mhango while and invitational side from rolling over our opponents the premiership. while the category of Defender of the Referee of the Season will be a Botswana and that country’s to take the cup outside the Manyama played a pivotal role Season will pit top contender Kaizer battle between Christopher Harrison, league champions, borders of this country for for his team, scoring a total of 12 Chiefs’ Ramahlwe Mphahlele against Phelelani Ndaba and Thando Township Rollers who have the very fi rst time,” he said. goals and making numerous assists. two Wits players, Sifi so Hlanti and Ndzandzeka. been part of the cup games Platinum Stars will be He was one of the most decorated Thulani Hlatshwayo. Assistant referee category will since its inception in 2015. involved in a fi erce battle of players of the season with many Nominees for Midfi elder of the be fought between Xolani Duma, The inaugural cup was the stars in the fi rst semi- monthly awards. Season are Sundowns’ Hlompho Luvuyo Pupuma and Mervyn van won by Dikwena while fi nal against neighbours Manyama has been listed for Kekana, Wits’ Thabang Monare and Wyk. the second edition went Free State Stars at 10am four top PSL awards, those being Cape Town City’s Aubrey Ngoma. The National First Division’s to giants Orlando while the Soweto Glamour Footballer of the Season, Top Goal Young Player of the Season Top Goal Scorer will go to Sedwyn Pirates, who were not Boys will be up against Scorer, Players’ Player of the Season nominees are Sundowns’ Motjeka George of Royal Eagles while the invited this time as the Rollers in the second semi- and he is also in the running for Madisha, Wits’ Phakamani MultiChoice Diski Challenge awards organisers said they wanted fi nal at 12pm, with the fi nal Player of the Tournament in the Mahlambi and Lamontville Golden will be between the Sundowns pair to attract as many different scheduled for 4pm. Telkom Knockout. Arrows’ Nduduzo Sibiya. of Keletso Makgwala and Motjeke For the Footballer of the Season Coach of the Season will be Madisha, and Mlondi Dlamini of teams as possible. Which team do you award, Manyama will be up contested by coaches of the three Maritzburg United. Speaking at the think will win this against other formidable nominees, top teams in the Absa Premiership, Details: Luxolo September launch, the host team’s year’s Maize Cup and Mamelodi Sundowns’ skipper those being champions Bidvest Wits’ 076 412 4450. communication manager why? 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SIPHO SISO between the two Soweto [email protected] clubs, he also played for Alex United, better known The technical director in Alexandra as the Hope of the Alexandra City Giants. Northrand Local Football “Football is in my Association, Mxolisi DNA as I also launched Mngomezulu has made my coaching career at a history by becoming tender age,” he said. “My the fi rst coach from the dream, now that I have township to obtain a top the right qualifi cations, is coaching licence from the to see myself coaching or Confederation of African in an assisting capacity at Football (Caf). a Premier Soccer League Known as the Caf side. A Licence, this is the “I will not fool myself highest coaching licence as I know how near awarded on the continent impossible that is. I look that allows the holder to forward to either starting coach at the highest level in the ABC Motsepe of professional football in League or the NFD Africa and Asia. [National First Division]. Mngomezulu (38), After this, I will then work who currently coaches my way up the ladder until the Alex Black Aces U19 I am able to secure a team squad which plays in the in the Absa Premiership.” South African Football But Mngomezulu said Association (Safa) he would never forget his Academy League, was roots. “I want to share my among 36 coaches from newly acquired knowledge across South Africa who and skills with fellow Alex were awarded the licence coaches in our Monday after completing the 30- coaching workshops. day course. “This is a great Alex-born Mngomezulu institution which is went to Gordon Primary doing so well and classes School and then Eastbank have grown in leaps and High School but did bounds which is one of the his grade 11 and 12 at testimonies of our success. Wendywood High School Most of the coaches that in 1995 and 1996 after come to these workshops obtaining a scholarship to are sitting pretty on top of study there. the local logs.” Mngomezulu cut his teeth in football while Send your playing for local Alex congratulatory side Sheffi eld as an U10 messages to Mxolisi and then his nimble feet Mngomezulu for attracted sides from acquiring the top Caf Soweto, one of which licence. Like the Alex Alex coach and technical director of was Rock Ridge United Facebook page to post Alex football, Mxolisi Mngomezulu and fi nally PJ Stars. In- your messages acquires top Caf coaching licence. Photo: Sipho Siso

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SIPHO SISO association’s leadership. strength for Mngomezulu’s desire to Zwane runs the annual Alex High [email protected] “For years, Maisha [Molepo] has been acquire a Caf coaching licence. Schools Soccer Tournament which he has drumming it into me that my technical “I have been friends with Cosmos for expanded to include school teams from Mxolisi Mngomezulu believes had it not abilities lay in the fi eld of coaching. I now a very long time and he’s one person I the entire jurisdiction of the Alexandra been for the support he received from the fully agree with his sentiments and will do always count on for support and upliftment Northrand Local Football Association, leadership of the Alexandra Northrand whatever it takes to make a great success when the chips are down. which covers areas such as Highlands Local Football Association, he would of it,” he said. He did not disappoint even this time North, Kew, Orange Grove, and Linksfi eld probably not be the proud holder of the Another person who came in for praise around. to name but a few. highest Caf coaching licence. was non other than Mngomezulu’s “He always encourages me to hang in Speaking in an exclusive interview with erstwhile friend and community builder there, and continue doing this selfl ess work Send your messages of support Alex News, Mngomezulu (38), who is the through soccer, Sibusiso ‘Cosmos’ Zwane. of developing Alex’s future football stars. for Mxolisi Mngomezulu for technical director of the association said A former Jomo Cosmos player in his He always tells me that the chips may be acquiring the Caf A Licence. Like the he was grateful for the support and belief heyday - which is where his nickname down today but one day they will be up Alex News Facebook page to post your in his abilities that was exhibited by the comes from - Zwane was a pillar of and begin to bear fruit.” messages