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Minister of Defence honours fallen women soldiers More needs to be done to protect women and children in South Africa ahead of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children Campaign next month. This was the message from the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, while addressing approximately 500 women soldiers at a special parade at the Tempe military base in Bloemfontein on Friday. The aim of the parade was to pay tribute and honour women soldiers who died in the line of duty, including the eleven soldiers who passed away after a bus crash on the R712 near Golden Gate last month. Read more on page 2. PHOTO: MARK STEENBOK Minister intervenes at Pacofs CATHY DLODLO several fi nancial years. Chairperson last year. About 60 workers, who gross negligence, insubordination But, Msimang said, the council of Pacofs’ Council, Afrika were also members of the union and failure to act in the best interest is tasked with turning the entity The illegal appointment of offi cials Msimang, said in an answer on Nehawu, protested on stage at Sand of the organisation. The department around and has committed itself to act in vacant top positions which detailed questions from Voice that du Plessis Theatre and the adjoining said during a sitting of Parliament’s to achieving this to Parliament’s possibly led to millions in irregular the council welcomes the decision André Huguenet Theatre, bringing Portfolio Committee on Arts and Portfolio Committee on Arts and expenditure and one of the worse to conduct an investigation. She both plays to a halt. Protestors were Culture that the offi cial who had Culture. She said they have been audit opinions in years, is just one said the council acknowledges the complaining that they were poorly been appointed as acting CEO also focused on a turnaround strategy of the issues included in the scope challenges facing the organisation treated and were forced to work acted in the CFO position and all since 2015 and the implementation of a forensic investigation into the and will be working with National under unsuitable conditions. They expenditure authorised could be of the strategy will suffi ciently Performing Arts Council of the Free Treasury and the national also accused Pacofs’ management irregular. This internal trouble is address the issues that have plagued State (Pacofs) commissioned by the Department of Arts and Culture as of corruption and fraud. Infi ghting also mirrored in the latest Auditor- the organisation. “This is work in highest level. this “will help them to deal with then led to an exodus of top General report on the institution progress,” she said. Msimang said Arts and Culture Minister, Nathi issues in a systematic way”. management and the suspension for the 2015/16 fi nancial year. the council also has a responsibility Mthethwa, said the forensic Pacofs has been plagued with of its CEO, Teboho Macholo. The institution has regressed to a to stabilise relationships among investigation unit of National internal problems that came to the Spokesperson for the department of qualifi ed audit. According to the internal stakeholders and has Treasury is going to do the fore when some of its employees Arts and Culture, Lisa Combrinck, department, Pacofs offi cials were “committed itself to harmonising investigation. He said the scope disrupted two live shows of the said Macholo was facing charges of also not taken to task for millions in the workplace”. of the latest investigation includes Free State Arts Festival in July gross dishonesty, gross misconduct, irregular and wasteful expenditure. [email protected]

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The National School in Heidedal and Mabolela hours should be set during a Liquor Authority (NLA) of the Primary School in Kagisanong. certain time period, but often Department of Trade and Industry Deputy Director at the NLA, Dirk provincial by-laws set their own (the dti) in a joint operation with Aspeling, says that liquor outlets hours. “For instance, if they are the Free State Liquor Board, the are sometimes in close proximity allowed to operate from 9:00 South African Police Service to schools, making it easier for till 18:00, it means that after and the Department of Basic learners to access alcohol. He 18:00 they cannot operate. This Education, conducted a blitz says they targeted these schools is where the problem lies, illegal inspection in Bloemfontein. to educate them on the impact of liquor outlets do not adhere to Taverns, restaurants, distributors alcohol abuse. the set time frames and it creates and manufacturers in Bloemspruit, Aspeling says provincial by-laws problems for us if the by-laws of Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, addressed Kagisanong, Kopanong, often create problems in the liquor certain areas extend those hours,” women soldiers at a special parade at the Tempe Military Base in Bloemfontein Heidedal, Botshabelo, Mothishe, trading industry if they contradict he explains. on Friday. PHOTO: MARK STEENBOK Khayelitsha and Boithuso were the norms and standards set by The Free State Liquor Board says raided. Out of 28 liquor traders the NLA. “In certain provinces it is are aware of illegal taverns that were inspected, seven were the by-laws create problems for that have been mushrooming in Women soldiers issued with non-compliance certain liquor outlets, especially the Mangaung area, as well as the notices. Offi cials confi scated for those having a dual licence, increasing levels of alcohol abuse 1 232 litres of liquor and which means those with a among people. They encourage publicly acknowledged illegal liquor traders to contact them and enquire about the MARK STEENBOK from these challenges and must process of getting a liquor licence campaign and contribute to to avoid getting in trouble with More needs to be done to protect eliminate violence against women the law. women and children in South and children. Freedom cannot be The South African Police Africa ahead of the 16 Days of achieved unless women have been Services say they constantly Activism for No Violence Against emancipated from all forms of receive continuous reports that Women and Children Campaign oppression. Our endeavours must young people from the Free State next month. be about the liberation of women. Province are increasingly falling This was the message from the “Today gives us an opportunity prey to alcohol and substance Minister of Defence and Military to publicly acknowledge all the abuse. They acknowledge that Veterans, Nosiviwe Mapisa- women in the defence force, alcohol abuse is a contributing Nqakula, while addressing serving and non-serving, who have factor to social ills experienced approximately 500 women soldiers passed on. It is important that we in the country, and therefore at a special parade at the Tempe honour those fallen heroines and encourage communities to work Military Base in Bloemfontein on remind ourselves of the sacrifi ces with them in identifying such Friday 30 September. they made for their country,” said instances. The aim of the parade was to Nqakula. Several arrests were made during pay tribute and honour women A family member of one of the the raid, including those for a soldiers who died in the line of female soldiers who died in the bus variety of crimes such as drinking duty, including the eleven soldiers accident, Refi lwe Nkhoeli, said the in public, possession of dangerous who passed away after a bus crash tribute on Friday was fi tting. weapons, possession of dagga and on the R712 near Golden Gate in “The parade was very important to possession of an illegal fi rearm. August. our family. The SANDF did a really The NLA says they will continue She said the defence force must good thing for the families of the to conduct blitz operations to fi ght violence and abuse against deceased. Those that lost their lives ensure that liquor trading in the women with a zero tolerance were well honoured today, as a Offi cials confi scated 1 232 litres of liquor and destroyed 1 454 litres country is adhering to the law. approach. family we are really blessed today.” of homemade concoctions. [email protected] “The SANDF is not excluded [email protected] Skaters expected to roll into brand-new park SEITHATI SEMENOKANE Ramps. generation of skate parks in the Walker says the park features country, which is not a simple Thaba Nchu skaters can expect street style obstacles around a back and forth, square skate park to start showing off their tricks large central planter with banks, with ’90s style features. “This with the opening of a brand- stairs, long and short rails, park provides the type of things new, state-of-the-art skate ledges, a manual pad and a wall we might see in street league park. Situated in the Mangaung ride. The park then fl ows into skate parks and also super park Regional Park in Selosesha, the the transition area with a bowled style skate parks on TV,” Walker park comprises 2150 square out mini ramp, roll-ins, a cradle, says. metres and caters for both street a pump bump, a volcano and a Mangaung Metro spokesperson, and transition skaters. The park large, round bowl. Red concrete Qondile Khedama, says the was designed by Stuart Walker has been used on certain elements municipality is yet to release an for TKDS architects, and built to add colour and highlights. opening date for the park. by Rida Constuction and Spyda The park is the fi rst of a new [email protected]

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PULANE CHOANE R20 000 cheque. Sisi Ntombela, who was The 2016 Free State Govan presenting the awards, said she Mbeki Awards were recently was proud of the young woman hosted at Ilanga Estate in who had won the award, hailing Bloemfontein. The awards her as a heroine in a time of included Best Woman blessers and blessees, saying Contractor, Best Rural Project more girls needed to create and Best Social Housing, their own opportunities instead Professor Henk de Jager, Acting Vice-Chancellor at CUT, Olly Mlamleli, Executive Mayor of the Mangaung Metro Municipality, Lulama Titi-Odili, Mayoral Committee Member of Finance and Performance Management, and Professor Funso Falade, among others. In true local of looking to be helped by president of AEEA. PHOTO: LEBO MOTSUMI government tradition, the event older men who take advantage started later than was intended. of them by requesting sex in From the start of the occasion, exchange for money and gifts. Acting Vice-Chancellor: ‘Engineering it was a night of many laughs She also added that while this as boisterous radio personality, was an achievement, more Sammy Mashabane, better women are needed in the students, we need you desperately!’ known as “Sammy Fever”, was construction industry. the Master of Ceremonies. Best Rural Housing PULANE CHOANE strong contingency of partnerships a ‘CUT Idea Generator’. When Among the faces that were Programme: GT Molefe. Prize between the universities and other learners study engineering, we seen at the event, were acting money: R50 000. Delegates attending the 2016 engineering societies in South will assist them at this university MEC for Cogta and Human No runner-ups. International Conference for the Africa. to eventually (after graduation) Settlements, Sisi Ntombela, Best Community Residential African Engineering Education Speaking on the growth of the set up their own businesses and Morena Lelika Moloi, who Units (CRU): Matjhabeng Association (AEEA), which took engineering industry over the not only become employees but is the chairperson of the Local Municipality. Prize place at the Oliewenhuis Museum years, De Jager added that there employers.” House of Traditional Leaders money: R50 000. in Bloemfontein, were welcomed has been tremendous growth He added that the fi rst focus of in the Free State, Director- First runner-up: Stefanutti by Mangaung Metropolitan in interest in the industry – this CUT Idea Generator is on General for the Free State Stocks. Prize money: R30 000. Mayor, Olly Mlamleli, last week the challenge remains the regional development. They will Provincial Government, Best Integrated Residential Tuesday. representation of women in the have the municipality, provincial Kopung Ralikontsane, and Nala Development Programme: Mlamleli said engineers are industry. In some countries, government and other roleplayers Municipality mayor, Theko Lemati Developers ta Kentha the answer in addressing the women account for over 40% taking part in it to ensure that Mogojoe. Developers. Prize money: crippling water shortage – South of students who are studying engineering students and members The event was well attended, R50 000. Africa’s most urgent and serious for engineering and at the CUT, of the community alike make though only the invitees and Informal Settlement challenge. The conference was 37% of the students pursuing proposals for ideas on how social members of the media were Upgrade Project for the held in Bloemfontein for the engineering are women – which challenges can be addressed. The present. This year there were Year: Proper Consulting, fi rst time and the theme this year is a fantastic number compared to CUT will assist in making the fewer participants and so YB Mashalaba Consulting, is “Challenges of Engineering international numbers. However, idea commercially viable and the event, which started late, Maono Construction and Education in the 21st Century: this is not the case in some will provide assistance to make did not take too long. In her Tebcon Construction were all Creating Sustainable Solutions”. universities in South Africa and the idea a “spin-off company”. address, Ntombela added announced as winners, each The Central University of across Africa and so the AEEA He also added that two spin-off that newly elected Mangaung receiving a cheque of R50 000. Technology’s (CUT) acting is faced with the challenge of companies have been made in Metropolitan Mayor, Olly Best Institutional Housing vice-chancellor, Henk de Jager, promoting engineering as a career the past year for engineering Mlamleli, would have liked Project: Robs Investment said hosting the conference is an option for women and challenging graduates in Bloemfontein and to attend but she had to be in Holdings. Prize money: honour. stereotypes that engineering is Bultfontein who noted a social Gariepdam to prepare for her R50 000. De Jager, who also sits on AEEA only a career suited for men. challenge in their respective inauguration ceremony, which Best Farm Worker Assistance as a vice-president, explained that De Jager added that one of the communities. The CUT Idea was to be held the following Worker Programme: Kabelo AEEA was established over 15 major drivers in our country’s Generator will be launched before day. Agriculture Cooperatives years ago to promote engineering economy is manufacturing, the end of this year. The launch The winners in the following (under department of education in Africa as well as which can be used to improve date will be announced by CUT’s categories were as follow: Agriculture and Rural strengthen partnerships between the lives of South Africans. “We management and media team for Best Woman Contractor in the Development). Prize money: the universities in African need to set up small to medium members of the public that are Subsidy Market: Distinctive R50 000. countries and across the globe. He enterprises and what we are interested in this initiative. Choice. Prize money: R50 000 The evening closed on a added that in South Africa, there currently doing at the Central His fi nal remark was: “To the cheque. positive note, with a late dinner are over 16 engineering faculties University of Technology, is a learners studying engineering, First runner-up: Maono for guests and a few musical that are all in partnership with one major drive to promote innovation men and women, there is a bright Construction. Prize money: items by former Coca-Cola another and form part of the South entrepreneurship among our future for you. We need you R30 000 cheque. Popstar and RnB musician, African Society for Engineering students. In collaboration with desperately to help us address the Second runner-up: Tebcon Presss. Education (SASEE). De Jager the Mangaung Municipality, we social challenges in this country.” Construction. Prize money: [email protected] also added that we have a very are in the process of setting up [email protected] 4 COMMUNITY NEWS • SETJHABA www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za • [email protected] • 5 October 2016 Tourism expo inspires youth Friendship KATLEHO MORAPELA Photos and Essay Writing, are pupils from graced the event with live performances. benefits needy the North West Province. Refi lwe Letsapa Highlighting the importance of Five learners and teachers will represent from New Region Secondary School says tourism and the role it plays in the children South Africa at a global trade summit she is honoured to have been acknowledged economic development, the MEC of the that will be held in Europe next month. for her writing and regard this as an Department of Economic, Small Business MATSEKO RAMOTEKOA This comes amidst the second round of opportunity to continue enhancing her Development, Tourism and Environmental the National Tourism Career Expo held at writing skills. Affairs (Destea), Sam Mashinini, Three friends act as Good Samaritans Pacofs in Bloemfontein. The group that will The 2016 second round of the National mentioned that there is a high need for for needy children in their township. be heading abroad were part of a National Tourism Career Expo did not only see young people to gain skills in the tourism When Matshediso Klaas (21), Tefo Tourism School Competition and won the young people passionate about tourism sector as a means to alleviate poverty and Hlakoane (21), and Karabelo Lefume category of Prestigious Tourism Research. being awarded, but also saw more unemployment. “Careers in this sector will (22) of Botshabelo realised that First-prize winners from Sandton View than 10 000 learners from across the enable these young people to establish there are disadvantaged children in School in Gauteng will be in France for country gathering in Bloemfontein to sustainable businesses and livelihoods.” Botshabelo, they decided to come up a fi ve-day period, while they learn more gain knowledge of different tourism and This National Tourism Career Expo started with a plan to help them. Matshediso about international careers in the fi eld of hospitality careers that they could pursue. on Wednesday and will end on Saturday 1 and Karabelo are both N6 students at tourism and hospitality. They will also Among those gathered in the City of Roses October. Any person interested in a career Motheo College in Botshabelo. Most of present to the world what South Africa has were those from the Northern Cape and in tourism is welcome to attend this expo at the times, they used to see some of the to offer. Eastern Cape. A large number of learners Pacofs in Bloemfontein. young children going to school barefoot An educator from Sandton View School, from various districts in the Free State [email protected] while wearing shabby school uniforms. Sithando Sithole, says they are privileged to According to the two ladies, it really have walked away with the fi rst prize and broke their hearts. They then decided that it provides them with an opportunity to do something which would motivate to broaden their learners’ knowledge the kids to enjoy going to school. That’s on prospects that could be brought by when they decided to start a small non- choosing a career in tourism. “As a tourism profi t organisation called Botshabelo school teacher I have been entering these Town Charity. Matshediso told Voice competitions for the past four years with the aim of the organisation will be Winners of the no luck, but this day has proved otherwise. National Tourism uplifting the community of Botshabelo As a country we are faced with a number of School Competition are in the long term. “Our aim is to help the socio-economic challenges, which puts the Melizza Liebenberg, children who come from disadvantaged future of our youth into question, but with Marinei Bester, backgrounds. So far they have managed Alexandra Combrink, an increasing interest in subjects such as Boipelo Selemela, to buy school shoes worth thousands of tourism, our hope for sustainable economic Staneford Sithole, rands,” said Matshediso. development for this country grows,” said Snini Ngwenya, Refi lwe The organisation, which was founded Sithole. Letsapa, Estie Stander in March this year, is also registered. and Lindi Thamenye. Among the second prize winners for the PHOTO: KATLEHO And after they had gathered all the category of Best Tourist Attraction Digital MORAPELA information about the needy kids, they approached Thabo Trust to help them to speak with sponsors on behalf of them. And two of the biggest shops in Workshops held Botshabelo managed to hear their plea and helped to buy the shoes. Karabelo for aspiring young said all kids who are struggling with the necessary should not be afraid to journalists approach them. “We want to make sure that there is no single kid in Botshabelo The Central University of Technology, Free who is struggling. And again, we want State (CUT) will again this year present its the kids to have a good chance of Community Journalism Project to learners of enjoying school.” Bloemfontein who are interested in following Tefo, who studied Occupational Health a career in journalism. and Safety in Bloemfontein, said when The Community Journalism Project is a joint his friends approached him about the venture between the CUT’s Department of idea, he was overjoyed. “The reason is Communication Sciences and Central Media because I understand that, in order to Group – a multi-media company specialising be safe and protect feet, people should in print, electronic, radio and digital wear proper shoes,” he said. platforms. So far, the three friends have targeted The project takes the form of an interactive children who are in primary schools workshop, lasting about two hours, where between the ages of 6 and 13. “We focus CUT third-year Journalism students mainly on providing the children with share their knowledge and expertise with dignity packs, school bags and shoes,” prospective journalism students. said Matshediso. High school learners with an interest The kids who have already benefi ted in journalism, particularly community from the organisation are from Seithati journalism, will be introduced to the many Intermediate and Setjhaba Se Maketse and exciting aspects of the journalism Primary schools. At Seithati School, industry. Learners who are already involved at least 298 pupils managed to get free in journalism, for instance the school’s brand-new school shoes, while 37 were newspaper, are invited to learn more about given to Setjhaba Se Maketse before the a career in journalism. The CUT students schools closed last week. Matshediso, will give an overview of the journalism who never struggled while she was industry and practical hands-on tips as to how still a pupil said, once the schools open to become a good journalist. The students’ again, they will continue with their lecturer, Dr Mardi Delport, and various mission to donate to other young kids to experts from the Central Media Group, will make their lives easy. And she said they also form part of the panel. will also help the kids’ families with The project will be presented on Wednesday, groceries to make sure that they have 12 October, and Thursday, 13 October. food at home. “I hate poverty as it can Please let us know whether you would be discourage some kids to have a bright interested in attending one of the workshops. future. So, together with my friends, Also indicate which workshop you will we will continue to help the kids in our be attending and how many learners you society to make sure that they also have would like to enroll. Phone Sandra Mulder advantages of having a good life,” she at 051-505-0900 or send an e-mail to said. [email protected] for more [email protected] information and to book your place. 5 October 2016 • www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za • [email protected] ENTERTAINMENT • BOITHABISO 5 Manenye grooms future stars FLAXMAN QOOPANE birth to a great theatrical piece and we feel it is great to have Masedi Godfrey Manenye, former worked with this theatre director drama and theatre student from of note.” the University of the Free State, Manenye directed another is using his experience to lecture production, Sophiatown, which drama and theatre students at the was staged in the André Huguenet Members of Parliament Portfolio Committee for the Sport and Recreation are same university. Theatre at Pacofs in Bloemfontein Pebane Motena, Solly Malatsi, Darren Bergman, Dudu Manama, Strike Ralegoma, He told Voice: “I am working as a on 13 - 18 February 2016. “It took Beauty Dlulane (chairperson), Beverley Abrahams, Bongekile Dlomo and Lulama Ntshayisa. PHOTO: KATLEHO MORAPELA Drama and Theatre Arts lecturer me ten years to put Sophiatown at the Drama Department of the on stage. The play addresses University of the Free State. I Masedi Godfrey Manenye our past history and promotes PHOTO: FLAXMAN QOOPANE really love my work. I empower social cohesion and unity through Lack of funding deprives drama and theatre students with many schools and community dance, drama and music. The different skills in acting and halls in Vereeniging. The cast fi rst production of Sophiatown schools of talent movement. These students are members also nurtured the talent was staged at the Market Theatre the future stars who need to be of other learners and students by in Johannesburg in 1986. It was KATLEHO MORAPELA the province and advancing sports groomed.” organising them drama workshops directed by Malcolm Purkey and The Schools’ Sports Mass as a career, the Chief Director of He studied for a degree in drama at various schools.” the cast members were Thulani Participation Programme is to be Sports and Recreation for the Free and theatre at the University of Manenye is also a theatre Nyembe, Ramolao Makhene, extended to schools across the State Department of Sports, Arts, the Free State from 2003 – 2006. director of note. He directed Nandi Nyembe, Nkhesani Free State. This comes after an Culture and Recreation, Kgomotso He did his Honours in 2009 two productions, Some Mothers’ Manganyi, Arthur Molepo, Yael indication that limited resources Tlhakudi, pointed out that the and went on to obtain his B.A. Sons by Mike van Graan and Farber and Patrick Shai.” and transformation in sports current school curriculum should Master’s degree in Drama and Little Cadre, based on the novel In March 2015, Manenye directed activities are the two protruding encompass physical education. Theatre. “Gerben Kamper was my London - Cape Town - Joburg another production, Tears. In challenges faced by sports Tlhakudi mentioned that with lecturer when I was a drama and by Zukiswa Wanner. The two an article, Theatre To Make participants both at national and the advancement of programmes theatre student at the university. productions were performed You Cry and Laugh, written provincial level. such as the Schools’ Sports Mass I remember while I was doing during the National Arts Festival by Raymondus de la Porte and Speaking at a ministerial oversight Participation Programme learners my fi rst year, my lecturer saw in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, in published by The 411, he said: visit to HTS Louis Botha across the province will equally me doing some exercises outside July 2016. “Some Mothers’ Sons “As a man who lives for theatre, Technical School in Bloemfontein, stand a chance of developing the class. The next day, while is based on two characters. One a I hardly read anything other than the chairperson of Parliament’s sporting careers and representing attending a class, Kamper asked black man and the other a white plays. But after novelist Zukiswa Portfolio Committee for Sport and the province at a national level. me if I could do some exercises man, who happen to be lawyers. Wanner visited the campus last Recreation, Nomvuzo Dlulane, Tlhakudi indicated that only with his students for 30 minutes. They are also inmates who save year to promote her latest work indicated that sports participants at R630 000 is allocated to assist “The following week Kamper each other. The novel addresses (the novel, London - Cape Town school level are faced with similar sports-focused schools in the was late for class. I was in the the politics of our country of - Joburg), I found myself drawn challenges. province, equating to R60 000 same class with his daughter, that time and also focuses on the to the book – maybe because it Dlulane said there is a high need per school, which comes short Marijda. She told me her father politics of today.” I adapted the touched on a lot of current and for fi nancial support at schools of funding equipment, travelling wanted me to teach the students. novel for the stage. relevant issues. and it is time to hold provincial costs, and sporting clothes. She, My lecturer was the fi rst person Manenye also directed another “I immediately saw the potential departments accountable for however, mentioned that the who recognised my talent. He production, My Muse: In the for an adaptation. I bounced the inadequate resources in support department is currently assisting negotiated further that I should Healing Seasons, based on the idea off Zukiswa and she was of schools. She mentioned that various schools with these take over the movement and poetry anthology by Hector delighted that somebody wanted the next step is to work towards expenses and strives to achieve acting class when I had completed Kunene and Nthabiseng to adapt her story for stage. And developing sports participation more in the near future. my studies. My relationship “JahRose” Jafta. “In 2015 I met that’s where my journey with and infrastructure at school level, HTS Louis Botha Technical with my lecturer was cemented. both poets. We planned to do Tears started,” said Manenye. more particularly at disadvantaged School’s headmaster, Ivan He saw my talent, recognised some projects together. I adapted He was born in Sharpeville schools situated on farms and Stevens, says active children it and ushered it into the right their anthology for stage, we location in Vereeniging and his in rural areas of the province. perform better in their academics direction.” started rehearsals on 18 June 2016 childhood days were spent in the Dlulane said investing in schools and he encourages all his pupils Manenye is also a playwright. and the production was staged in Sebokeng location in Vereeniging. and in young people’s talent is of to participate in sports. He said “I wrote three plays, including the André Huguenet Theatre at He fi nished his primary education high importance in sustaining the although fi nancial constraints It Won’t Hurt. The play is about Pacofs in Bloemfontein on 1 - 2 at Itsebeng Primary School country’s economy. remain their biggest challenge, a boy who was abused by his July 2016.” and completed his matric at “We need to establish sporting the school is currently excelling mother and by women who Kunene said: “Manenye is much Kgutlotharo High School. He platforms for school pupils to in athletics, rugby, and soccer. played cards in the same street loved by all actors and theatre left Sebokeng location in 1999 enable them to participate at an He also hopes the oversight visit he lived. It Won’t Hurt was groups in the Free State. He has and joined Flavious Mareka international level. This means of the Parliament’s Portfolio performed in Sebokeng location, been working with me and my FET College in Sasolburg in crossing the racial line and Committee for Sport and in Vereeniging. It touched a co-author, Nthabiseng “JahRose” the Free State where he studied encouraging pupils to participate Recreation will bring about lot of people and the cast was Jafta, and directed our fi rst play. psychology and social work in different sporting activities.” changes at the school. invited to perform the play at Manenye’ s fascination has given subjects. In support of developing schools in [email protected] Mangaung officially in Macufe mode SEITHATI SEMENOKANE from across the country as well Culture and Recreation, Mathabo theatre performances and comedy. is also hosting the Global international guests to the city. Leeto, said that Macufe is a great She encouraged the people of Investors Trade Bridge, which The people of Mangaung are in Mlamleli encouraged everyone to time for the people of Mangaung Mangaung to also partake as this offers participants a platform full festive mode, for the metro is use this festival as a time to learn to show their hospitality to the is a great opportunity to grow the to share the latest trends, learn hosting the 19th annual Macufe, more about the many different rest of the country. Visitors from city’s economy. about investment opportunities which is always fi lled with arts cultures we are exposed to as surrounding provinces often Attendees were treated to and build business relationships. and crafts, music, dance, and South Africans and highlighted fl ock to the city to enjoy the performances from local artists, Mlamleli reminded all that they laughter. that there is no better way of variety of cultural entertainment including the Mangaung Metro should visit the crafts market, and On Friday, the mayor, Olly doing so than through celebrating available. Leeto said the festival Choir that performed with the enjoy the diverse cultural trinkets Mlamleli hosted a breakfast them. has something for everyone, from mayor, making sure everyone felt available for sale. launch to welcome visitors Free State MEC for Sports, Arts, arts and crafts, live music shows, welcome. The Free State province [email protected] 6 MOTORS • www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za • [email protected] • 5 October 2016

Your weekly motoring guide 5 October 2016 Bloemfontein Edition

New Citroën C3 gets the Cactus touch ot on the heels of the brand-new Nissan elements on the inside with a free standing Smart ForFour; li le Micra, Citroën took the covers off of its touchscreen display, oval dashboard motive and HB-segment challenger, the C3, at the strap-like door handles. Paris Motor Show late on Thursday. Under the bonnet, the C3 will make extensive Taking after the C4 Cactus, the third use of PSA’s revised PureTech three-cylinder car, big money generation C3 incorporates the brand’s latest turbopetrol and BlueHDI turbodiesel engines, styling language as well as the innovative air with outputs of 50kW, 60kW and 81kW for the mart - the car - is decidedly funky. The and safety features, but most of them were bump side protection panels on the doors. former, and 55kW and 73kW for the latter. original two-seater car, launched in expensive options that would push the car’s More funky than its almost seven-year-old Expect the C3 to make its local debut next Europe in 2008 and in South Africa four price into ridiculously expensive territory. predecessor, the C3 also incorporates Cactus year. ad S • years later, was as funky as funky can get The standard ForFour 52kW Passion version with its 2.5 metre-long body making extensive retails at a not unreasonable R199 900, use of plastic panels clipped to a strong steel which could grow by tens of thousands if you passenger cell, and housing a tiny rear- tick too many boxes when placing your order. mounted 600cc turbocharged three-cylinder One unforgivable omission in my eyes is that engine, mated to an abysmal six-speed of a spare wheel - there is none. automatic transmission that never seemed to The three-cylinder engine does a good know what it wanted to do. enough job of keeping the car up to speed on The concept of the Smart city car dreamed the freeway, although it’s by no means a hot up by Swatch, the Swiss watch manufacturer, hatch. The factory makes no performance was good, but the cars never sold in big claims, but various testers have come up with WE CAN numbers here. The range stretched in more 0-100km/h times of around 16.5 seconds ways than one to include four seaters and and a top speed approaching 155 km/h. even a sexy little roadster, but sales remained That sounds pretty lethargic, but it really disappointing. doesn’t feel that slow, and it should be borne HELP TO GROW Sweet as it was, the Smart was perceived to in mind that this is by design a straight- be too expensive for most pockets. The factory forward city car. - now owned wholly by Mercedes-Benz - The fi ve-speed gearbox works well, the YOUR BUSINESS persists with the notion that writing the name ride is fi rm but pliant, the car is very nimble, without any capital letters makes it even more and the ForFour has about the tightest cute, but I disagree, so I’ll tell you about the turning circle of any car I’ve ever driven. Fuel Reach your target market and make profit. recently launched second-generation Smart consumption under my leaden hoof worked ForFour rather than the smart forfour. out at 5.1 litre/100km, which is pretty good The altogether brand new Smart - also for me. available in ForTwo guise - is an interesting The Smart ForFour leaves me with mixed Here is how we can help your business or you: little car. The one delivered to me was the feelings. It’s a very likeable little car but To sell or rent your house/Flat or Townhouse ForFour 52kW manual with a gruff little three- doesn’t offer as much interior space as its cylinder one-litre naturally-aspirated petrol rivals, and it’s expensive for what you’re To promote or your new/old products engine that’s good for 91 Nm of torque at 2 getting. If its value-for-money you’re after, I’d 850 rpm. suggest you look elsewhere, but if you have To get vacancies filled There are also 900cc turbocharged the money and enjoy something that’s a little To be a step ahead to our competitors versions that deliver 66kW and 135 Nm, exclusive, the Smart will not disappoint. •ad with the option of an automatic dual-clutch To become a loyal and trusted brand transmission. As with previous Smarts, the engines are mounted in the rear and the front fenders We also assists the following with are made of plastic, but the doors and other panels are not. The new Smart was developed advertising: jointly by Mercedes-Benz and Renault, with the French company’s Twingo sharing about Property Agencies 70 percent of the Smart’s components and Car dealerships the two brands being built side-by-side in Slovenia. Attorneys Before you recoil in horror, bear in mind that Renault also supplies engines for various Debt Councillors and Mercedes-Benz A, B and C-Class models. Herbalists The test car turned out to be very likeable. I enjoyed the styling and the interior is - here’s that word again - funky, with big, brash controls on the steering wheel and decent PHONE GLADYS ON 051 5050 900 TO PLACE switchgear sensibly laid out. It’s pleasant and A CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT seemingly durable, although older folk could consider it gaudy in parts. The test car came with loads of luxury 5 OOctoberctober 20162016 • www.bloemfonteincourant.co.zawww.bloemfonteincourant.co.za • [email protected]@bloemfonteincourant.co.za SPORTSPORT • DIDIPAPADIPAPADI 7

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The prop, Ox Nche, who has been the Toyota Free State Cheetahs’ stand-out player this season, will have his work cut out for his match against the Golden Lions, with the set-piece going to be vital during the semi-fi nal. PHOTO: NICOLETTE TALJAARD

MORGAN PIEK The Cheetahs in their turn, beat much we as a team read into it The Cheetahs should be boosted Japanese clubs. At this stage the Griquas 63-26 in the derby and the answer is: nothing. It’s with the return of Sergeal their only Springboks available The Toyota Free State Cheetahs in a match they, by their own great, we play rugby to win, but Petersen for the knockout match for selection will be Faf de want to start afresh this week admission, want to forget as soon there’s enough experience here after struggling with an injury Klerk, Malcolm Marx and Julian with their sights set on the as possible. and I have enough experience not ahead of the match against the Redelinghuys. Golden Lions in the Currie Cup While the Cheetahs are the to fall into that trap. Griquas. It’s not expected that “The Cheetahs will face the semi-fi nals next week. only unbeaten team in the “We’re not going to place more Lood de Jager will be available Lions on Saturday 15 October The defending champions, the competition, coach Franco Smith pressure on ourselves. From for the side, but Oupa Mohoje at 15:00 at the Toyota Stadium Lions, secured their spot in the says it means nothing, going Monday it’s a fresh start. Johan might be. in the City of Roses. At 18:00 knockout round of the world’s to the knockout phase of the Ackermann also said it’s a level The Lions will only have three the Blue Bulls will host Western toughest domestic competition competition. “No, it’s not going playing fi eld now, it’s nil-nil, of their Springboks available for Province at Loftus Versfeld in the with a hard fought 28-16 win to increase the pressure on us,” they are one-off games, and so it the match, with most of them second semi-fi nal. over the Sharks on Friday. he said. “It all depends on how won’t have an infl uence.” heading east to play for their [email protected] Solinas returns to Ea Lla Koto Mostert heading Down Under MORGAN PIEK the next match against Maritzburg United. MORGAN PIEK in Australia,” she said. “I’m really just a few players being able to go The former Free State Stars “We are happy his family matters looking forward and very thankful overseas and play in the league coach, Giovanni Solinas, has been are now resolved and he will start The Proteas netball star, Karla for it. I really grew as a player of the top three countries. I think reappointed as the team’s head his duties immediately following Mostert of the Free State, is set being part of the Super League in it will have a valuable and good coach. the contract termination of to become the fi rst South African England and I hope and believe it impact on the national team and This comes just a week after the Frenchman Denis Lavagne. player to play in the Australian will be the same in Australia. For our respective club or provincial exit of Denis Lavagne. “Themba (Sithole), who was in Netball League. us as South African players it’s teams.” Last week the Frenchman, charge of the last two matches, Mostert, who has been a long important to grow as player and to She will be linking up with the Lavagne, and the club parted will return to his duties at the time servant of Kovsies and Free get that type of exposure. Sunshine Coast Lightning in ways by mutual consent. development team.” State netball, will be joining the “That is the only way we can November for preseason. Solinas quit the club in May and Meanwhile at Celtic, Morena new team, the Sunshine Coast become better, even though it is [email protected] was in charge of Ea Lla Koto for Ramoreboli, has been appointed Lightning. The team will feature just six months after replacing the as coach Serame Letsoaka’s some of the biggest names in former Bloemfontein Celtic man, second in command. international netball, such as Ernst Middendorp. The Celtic reserves mentor, the England international Geva On the club’s website the general Ramoreboli, replaces Duncan Mentor and the Australian manager, Rantsi Mokoena, Lechesa and Lehlohonolo Seema, international duo of Caitlin Bassett confi rmed that Solinas will be who have been reassigned to lead and Stephanie Wood. The New making a return to Qwaqwa. the reserve team and focus on Zealander, Laura Langman, will “We as a club are delighted to re- development. also be one of Mostert’s new unite with Giovanni Solinas,” he teammates. said. “He is one of those coaches Unlike Langman, who won’t be respected by many football available for the Silver Ferns, fraternities for his good brand of Mostert will be available for the football. Proteas for their quadrangular Test “Solinas was an automatic series featuring Australia, New preference after we parted ways Zealand, and England. with Lavagne, as our players Earlier this year Mostert was liked and understand his football nominated as one of the players of philosophy. the English Super League. “With the two weeks’ break Mostert told Voice that it’s a before our next match it will give massive opportunity and will him ample time to build up a benefi t netball in South Africa. strong team that will at least start Giovanni Solinas returns to Free State “It’s a massive opportunity to have Stars as head coach after quitting the winning matches, starting with received a contract to go and play Karla Mostert in action for the University of the Free State Kovsies at last year’s job in May. PHOTO: LEFTY SHIVAMBU Varsity Netball semi-fi nal against NWU Pukke. 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The Toyota Cheetahs fl ank, Oupa Mohoje, has had solid performances throughout the Rugby Championship and was infl uential during the Springboks’ 18-10 win over the Wallabies. PHOTO: ETIENNE BURGER

MORGAN PIEK following the end of year tour to ourselves and the team. That will As has been the case, during the That’s basically what we took Europe. come at its own time, the coach competition, Mohoje delivered from the game and we need to The Toyota Cheetahs fl ank, Mohoje has also been one of will select you there if he wants another solid performance with apply it this weekend.” Oupa Mohoje, is said to be one the Springbok’s more consistent you there and backs you. big tackles and good ball-carries. The Springboks are in Durban of the contenders to take over players during the Rugby “We will just have to go with it, Ahead of the match against the this week for their fi nal match the Springbok captaincy when Championship. but for now the focus is just on team from Down Under, Mohoje in their competition when they Adriaan Strauss retires from When asked about the possible the rugby.” said they had been putting a lot of face the world champions, the international rugby. leadership role, Mohoje said for The Springboks returned to their focus on their defence. All Blacks. The men in green and Mohoje led the South African A now his focus is just on playing winning ways over the weekend “What we could take from the gold will be looking to secure the team against the England Saxons as much rugby as possible. when they beat the Wallabies 18- game is that we need to sharpen runners-up spot behind the All in two unoffi cial test matches “Right now, the main focus is to 10 at Loftus Versfeld. up on our defence and that’s what Blacks. earlier this year. play rugby, to play as much rugby This is the team’s fi rst victory in we’ve been doing this week. Saturday’s Test at King’s Park in Strauss last month indicated as I can,” he said. “Being here four Tests following defeats to the We need to carry a bit more ball Durban kicks off at 17:00. that he will be calling it quits is an opportunity for us to prove Pumas, Wallabies and All Blacks. and run more direct as a pack. [email protected]