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LENTSWE LA BATHO • VOICE OF THE PEOPLE WEDNESDAY 11 January 2017 FREE FS Education takes centre stage KATLEHO MORAPELA teachers’ skills. This has proven that as a province we can actually The Province has once focus and achieve what needs to again reclaimed the number one be achieved,” he said. spot with its matric results. The Makgoe said the aim for this province has knocked the Western year’s matriculants is to at least Cape off the top spot with a 93.2 obtain a 95 percent pass rate. percent pass rate, excluding In realisation of this objective, progressed learners. Speaking the Acting Provincial Premier, at the top 100 matric achievers’ Elzabe Rockman, added that function held at the Central this calls for more collaborative University of Technology (CUT) work between learners, teachers, in , the provincial subject advisers, SGBs and the The Free State Class of 2016 has made the province and country very proud. The matriculants received a 93.2 percent pass MEC for Education, Tate Makgoe, community at large. Rockman rate placing them first in the country, and also making them the only province to break the 90 percent threshold. Celebrations said this should not come as alluded to support systems that were held on Thursday 5 January 2017 at the Central University of the Free State where the top 100 learners in the province a surprise as the province had are still needed for raising the received bursaries and various prizes from the education department and sponsors. Pictured are Salemane Ngakana from Le Reng Secondary School, FS Education MEC, Tate Makgoe, and Johan Champion from Sentraal High School are celebrating invested so much in the teaching bar. She mentioned that although their hard work. PHOTO: KATLEHO MORAPELA and learning of matric pupils. resources in many rural schools Makgoe said the province has remains a challenge, learners at achievement. High School, achieved eight of Stellenbosch. The top managed to reach the national these schools still outperform The prideful MEC further distinctions. The 18-year-old performing school in Mathematics benchmark and has become the themselves and this serves as congratulated the class of 2016 on provincial matric golden boy and Accounting is Eunice Girls’ only province to break the 90 an indication of what is still to their great achievement, adding obtained distinctions in Physical High School, while Oranje Girls’ percent threshold. “This is an be achieved in the province. that the Free State has broken its Science, Life Orientation, English School performed best in Physical indication of what we can achieve Rockman congratulated the Free own record by exceeding the 90 First Additional Language, Science. despite the challenges we face. State Education Department on percent pass mark. He thanked German Second Additional Makgoe concluded by stating It shows that together we can this milestone and added that teachers, parents and subject Language, Accounting, Life that the Free State Province achieve more. We have made it MEC Makgoe’s son also obtained advisers for helping the learners. Sciences, Maths and Afrikaans can remain in the number one despite the challenges we faced six distinctions, which added a The provincial top student, Home Language. He plans to position. in terms of limited resources and personal touch to the provincial Johan Champion from Sentraal study medicine at the University [email protected] 2 COMMUNITY NEWS • SETJHABA www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za • [email protected] • 11 January 2017 Sabata o na le mokitlane wa koloi eo a sa e rekang MATSEKO RAMOTEKOA

Monna e mong le e mong o thabiswa ke ho kganna koloi e majaba-jaba ya theko e hodimo, empa Sabata Makhale yena o kene mathateng a maholo. Lebaka ke hobane, dikgwedi tse mmalwa tse fetileng, monna enwa ya dulang motsaneng wa di F lekweisheneng la Botshabelo o ile a fumana mohala o mo tsebisang hore o salletse morao ka mokitlana o mokalo ka R30 000. Ka matswalo a tshabehang, o ile a leka ho tseba hore na o kene mokitlang jwang. Mme ho ya ka Free State parliamentarian and former Provincial Speaker, Mantsheng Ouma Sabata, o ile a bolellwa ke motho Tsopo, was laid to rest in Virginia in the Free State on Saturday. She was granted a eo a neng a moletseditse mohala special provincial state funeral by the Office of the President. hore o rekile koloi ya moetso wa Ford Ranger. Mme e re kaha a hlolehile ho lefa tumellano ya R10 000 ka kgwedi, o salletse Free State MP, morao ka mokitlane wa hae. Sena ha se aka sa thabisa Sabata le hanyenyane feela hobane yena o ne a tseba a ikgannela koloi ya moetso wa Polo Playa. Feela o Ouma Tsopo, ile a qhelela mohopolo ona ka thoko mme a leka ho lebala ka ona. Mathata a hae ha aka a fella moo. Dikgwedinyana kamora laid to rest ho fumana mohala oo a neng a leka ho o ntsha mohopolong ANDRE GROBLER within the field of public wa hae kgafetsa-kgafetsa, ho ile administration. “She dedicated hwa hlaha mohlolo o mong hape. Free State Parliamentarian and her life to serve the people of our Kgetlong lena teng, tjhelete e former Provincial Speaker, country until the last day of her kaalo ka R10 000 e ile ya hulwa Mantsheng Ouma Tsopo, was laid life,” said Free State Speaker, banking ya hae ntle le tumellano. Sabata Makhale o re o pharilwe ka molato o mo sentseng lebitso wa hore o na le to rest in Virginia in the Free State Mamiki Qabathe, in a statement. “ Ke ile ka tsoha haholo. Mme mokitlane wa koloi eo a sa e rekang. PHOTO: MATSEKO RAMOTEKOA on Saturday. As a public servant, Tsopo was ntle le tshenyo ya nako, ke ile ka Tsopo died in a hospital in deployed to various portfolios potlakela bankeng yaka ele ha ke fumana di nomoro tsa mohala kgahlanong le koloi yena. O ile a Welkom on New Year’s Eve as a Member of the Free State ne ke batla ho etsa diphuputso,” tsa setsha se rekisang makoloi thuswa ho fumantshwa bopaki bo after being admitted earlier. She Executive Council (MEC). She ho rialo Sabata. toropong ya Klerksdorp. Ke ile bontshang hore ha a tsebe letho ka suffered from diabetes. was the MEC for Education, O re ha a fihla bankeng, o ile ka leka ho botsa hore na jwale taba ya koloi eo. The Free State requested, on Sports, Arts, Culture and a hlalosetswa hore o na le hobaneng ha ba mphara ka molato Sabata o re taba yena e sentse behalf of family, friends, her Recreation, Social Development, tumellano le kgwebo e hwebang oo ke sa o tsebebeng. Empa beng bophelo ba hae haholo hobane le colleagues and her political party, and Local Government and ka ho rekisa makoloi porofensing ba lebenkele la makoloi ba ile ba ha a ne a ka thabela ho kganna the African National Congress, a Housing. After 2009, Tsopo ya Leboya Bophirima hore hloleha ho mpha dikarabo kapa koloi eo, tjhelete eo a e kgolang special provincial state funeral by further served as a Member of tjhelete ya hae e hulwe. Ka hona ho rarolla mmathata aka,” ka kgwedi e tlaase ho yena eo the Office of the President for the the Provincial Legislature where matswalo a hodimo, Sabata o ho hlalosa Sabata. ho thweng o lokela ho e patala final send-off of Tsopo. she held the position of Deputy ile a lokela ho fan aka bopaki Empa, ena e ne e se qetello ya koloi yena. Voice e ile ya bua le This was granted and the Speaker and then as Acting ba hore yena ha a tsebe letho ka mathata a Sabata. Dibeke tse Hillary Mophethe ho lefapha la president also ordered that the Speaker until she was formally tumellano eo. Ka lehlohonolo, mmalwa tse fetileng, Sabata o sepolesa di tsela le di palangwang national flag be flown at half mast appointed as Speaker in 2013. banka e ile ya mo thusa hore a ile a ya posong ho ya kgafela . O tshepisitse hore taba ena e tla in the Free State on the day of the Tsopo became a Member of fumane tjhelete ya hae. Taba yena koloi ya hae. Mona teng o ile a emelwa ka maoto ke lefapha. “ funeral. Parliament during 2014 and ha e yaka ya fella mona. Sabata hlalosetswa hore o lokela hore Lefapha le tla etsa di phuputso Tsopo was described by many as served as the ANC’s Whip in ya ntseng a ikahela ntlo ya ditoro a kgafele koloi ya moetso wa ho leka ho fihlela sehlohlolo a true leader, hard worker and an Parliament responsible for Trade tsa hae mmoho le lelapa la hae Ford Ranger hore a tle a tsebe sa tabahadi yena,” ho railo example to struggling women, and Industry. o ile a leka ho etsa mokitlane ho fumana ditokomane tse Mophethe. young and old, of what could Speaker of the National Assembly, lebenkeleng le rekisang thepa pakang hore a kgafetse koloi Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone be achieved. She was further Baleka Mbete, described Tsopo as ya ho aha. Mona teng, o ile a ya hae. Sabata kannete o ile a Leboya Bophirima o re nyewe e described as a lifelong teacher a true and exemplary leader and bolellwa hore a keke a fumana hlokomela hore o tlalletswe ke butswe ke rakgwebo moo koloi who started at the Naledi High a person of substance. She said mokitlane hobane yena ha a naha. Ke mona moo a ileng a ya ena e rekilweng teng. O hlalositse School before joining the Masilo Tsopo was an example of how a tshepahale. Mme lebitso la hae sepoleseng sa motse wa habo taba ya hore ha hona motho ya Town Council (Theunissen) as an leader could succeed as a major le senyehile ka lebaka la hobane ho lo fana ka tlaleho ya taba seng a tshwerwe ka ona motsotso. administrator during the period player within society. a hloleha ho patala mokitlane yena e mo tshositseng e bile e “Ho utlwahala hore monna ya 1988-1993. Tsopo was also hailed for her wa koloi eo a a rekileng. “ Taba mo sentse lebitso. Taba yena ya sa tsebahaleng o ile a sebedisa Colleagues within the Free State contribution to programmes yena e ile ya ntena haholo. Mme koloi yena ha e yaka ya fella dinomoro tsa ID tsa lehlatsipa le Legislature described Tsopo as aimed at developing members of ke ile ka lokela ho iketsetsa di mona feela. Sabata o ile a ba a senepe sa motho e mong ho reka a balanced politician, constantly parliament and other politicians. phuphutso tse ding hape. Ke hlalosetswa hore ho na le nyewe e koloi e se e hlalositswe,” developing herself academically [email protected] mona moo ke ileng ka kgona ho butsweng ke sepolesa ya bo bodu [email protected]

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Reitumetsi Mbele, Letshego Moadira, Mosa Mariti, Revi and Deena Pillay (sponsors of the group), Elna van Rensburg (German teacher), Thato Tshabalala, Tshegofatso Tsipane and Ndumiso Mogapi. The group was also sponsored by the Free State premier, , who has been sponsoring the German project of the school with R350 000 for the past four years. Tsoseletso becomes part of German Partner Schools

MARICELLE BOTHA Federal Foreign Office in cooperation with assist the school’s German pupils programme. Their German tours started on the Central Agency for Schools Abroad to participate in the youth exchange 2 and 14 December. The school has already Delegates of the German Embassy and (ZfA), the Goethe-Institut (GI), the German programme in Germany also attended the sent 36 students to Germany to participate German Goethe Institute visited Mangaung Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) event. Two groups of three learners each in the exchange programme since 2006. shortly before the end of 2016 when they and the Educational Exchange Service of will return on 17 January from an exchange [email protected] attended the launch of Tsoseletso High the Standing Conference of the Ministers School’s Deutsche Pasch Schule (school). of Education and Cultural Affairs of the The school’s new status includes a huge Länder in the Federal Republic of Germany donation of new technology, such as a (PAD). Smart Board and new computers in the Elna van Rensburg, Tsoseletso’s German German class, installed by the institute. teacher and the steering force behind the It also involves the provision of learning project, said the school’s success can be materials, as well as two additional attributed to the motivated learners who are scholarships for students to study the doing their best despite having German as German language in Germany annually. an extra subject, the continued commitment Tsoseletso is now one of five German of sponsors who believe in the school, Partner Schools in the country. The other together with the continued support of the schools that share the Pasch status is wider community. High School Witteberg in Bethlehem, “Being named a Deutsche Pasch Schule Linden High School in Johannesburg, will enable us to assist students to do so Paul Roos Gymnasium in Stellenbosch much more. In addition to the exchange and Mbambangalo High School in programmes there are many courses in Pietermaritzburg. that learners can participate Pasch stands for “Schools: Partners for the in. In August this year, for example, two of Future” and comprises a global network the school’s students will participate in a of more than 1 500 schools that put a high German media course in Durban.” value on German. It is an initiative of the Sponsors and other parties that financially

Mantwa Khubeka, Kgomotso Mojahi (both attended a language course at the Gieseke & Devrient Stiftung in München), Elna van Rensburg (German teacher), Dr Ulrike Lewark (Head of Language Department for Sub-Saharan Africa: Goethe-Institut South Africa), Anita Ohl-Meyer (First Secretary, Embassy of the Republic of Germany, ), Katleho Khautsane and Palesa Ntsabo (both attended a Pasch Jugendkurs in Frankfurt). 4 COMMUNITY NEWS • SETJHABA www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za • [email protected] • 11 January 2017 Reduce back-to-school costs by planning FS EMS personnel laid to rest

KATLEHO MORAPELA “At this time of the year school PULANE CHOANE Reuben Ruiters, that the accident fees are always due. By planning had one survivor, being the patient As schools re-open and back-to- in advance parents can ensure that Free State Emergency Medical at the back who was transported school campaigns draw to an end, they pay the fees in advance to Services (EMS) staff were among from Heilbron to the Pelonomi many parents and guardians are receive a cash discount. The most those paying their last respects to Hospital. left with no option but to cough important aspects of surviving the families of Tshepo Moshapo However, police spokesperson, up money for registration fees, a cash flow crisis during these and Dimpho Maoko, the two Peter Kareli, says the fact that the school fees and other costs related first three months of the year is Buthelezi EMS staff members who accident did not involve another to this academic year. to prioritise back-to-school costs. died in an accident on New Year’s car, or that the affected patient A mother of a grade twelve They should consider recycling Day. cannot be considered a witness as learner, Maswabi Mokhothu, told some of the back-to-school items According to Free State Health he was at the back of the emergency Voice that she battles to cover and only buy what’s necessary.” spokesperson, Mondli Mvambi, the vehicle, makes determining the the cost of her son’s education Coetzer advises parents not to EMS staff and a few of its senior cause of the accident difficult. as she is a pensioner. “I wish for apply for credit or additional management officials were sent to However, he added that police are my son to acquire the best quality loans. She advises them to take represent the province in showing still investigating. education, but unfortunately the amount owed for the year and support and sympathy to the Since the fatal accident, which most private schools do not divide it by ten to work out a sum affected families of the two. happened only 30 kilometres Tshepo Moshapo (37) come cheap. I would be relieved that they should include in their Mvambi said the staff had to stay outside of Bloemfontein on the if he could manage to pass this monthly budget. the entire duration of the weekend N1 north, Free State MEC for year with distinctions so that he The Economic Freedom Fighter’s as the funerals were in separate Health, Butana Komphela, has sent could at least secure a bursary for Free State Chairperson, Kgotso areas on separate days. The staff, his condolences to the families, tertiary education.” Morapela, adds that parents who first arrived on 4 January 2017 colleagues and loved one’s of the Debt Counsellor, Zuné Coetzer, should not bear the cost of at a joint memorial service held for deceased. He has also made efforts warns parents against the most education alone. He says there the pair in Dobsonville, stayed and to increase EMS’s capacity to common mistakes they often are means to reduce the cost of split themselves up to attend the respond to any emergency call as make during this time of the year. obtaining a quality education, prayer services of the two leading road traffic volumes are increasing She warns parents against and cited corruption as one of up to the funerals. daily. Furthermore, he has urged unnecessary expenditure. She the sources that hinder free Moshapo (37) was buried in Giyani, all road users to travel with care, advises that budgeting and education. “We have proposed a town in Limpopo, on Saturday. In caution and great consideration prioritising school expenses is the that as a country we prioritise the wee hours of Sunday, the whole during this high peak season. Those way to go. Coetzer said although education and resources needed team then drove to Bushbuckridge, mainly using the N1, N3, N5, N6, the cost of getting children in at schools. We need to focus Mpumalanga, to attend the funeral N8, R30 routes should be extrat school is often unbearable for on ensuring that free quality of Maoko (22) before returning to vigilant as many accidents happen most parents, they should plan education is accessible to Bloemfontein on Sunday evening. on these routes. to ensure that their children are everyone.” It is reported by EMS spokesperson, [email protected] Dimpho Maoko (22) afforded a good education. [email protected] 11 January 2017 • www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za • [email protected] ENTERTAINMENT • BOITHABISO 5

The festival is intended to be held twice a year, with a mid-year festival being held for university students all over South Africa to showcase their traditional dances and improve diplomacy activities. Prince Zulu says that bringing the cultural festivities to the central province has proven to be a great PHOTOS: THABO KATSANDE decision, hailing it as the best so far. Zulu prince hosts cultural festival in FS MATSEKO RAMOTEKOA State’s Qwaqwa Campus and it involved all support the festival received in the Free handmade traditional beads, said she nine provinces of South Africa, showcasing State. managed to sell all her work to the tourists His Royal Highness, Prince Africa Zulu their traditional dance routines for the first According to the prince it has definitely and dancers. “I would like to thank the of Onkweni, held a three-day festival in time,” he said. generated enough excitement for them to prince for bringing such a wonderful Qwaqwa to honour the people of the Free Zulu told Voice the decision to relocate build on for the next one as they are seeking festival to my community as I managed to State late in December last year. According to the Free State after all these years was to keep the festival in the Free State for triple my profit,” she said. to Prince Zulu, the Onkweni Royal Cultural influenced by the fact that the province is a the next couple of years. Going forward, Speaking on rural development, the prince Festival International (ORCF) has been at central cultural melting pot of South Africa the festival intends to be held twice a year. stated that cultural tourism could also the forefront of using traditional dance and and coupled with the blessings from the He said the mid-year festival will be for be a potential economic stimulator for the African culture as a rallying point for Free State Premier, Ace Magashule, and university students all over South Africa to marginalised rural communities with rich solidarity for the past nine years. He said the his government, the decision to move the not only showcase their traditional dances cultural heritage. “We are looking forward main purpose of the festival was to focus festival from KwaZulu-Natal to the scenic but also to engage in cultural diplomacy to hosting these festivals both locally on traditional dance, cultural diplomacy and and mountainous eastern Free State was activities that break the socially created and internationally in order to spread and rural development. very easy. boundaries among our people. highlight traditional dances and indigenous The festival was attended by hundreds The prince regarded the event as an Resident Lerato Moholo said she has not cultures as rallying points of social of traditional dance-loving people from important example of social cohesion at seen anything like that in her hometown cohesion,” he concluded. across the province. During the festival, grassroots. “The ORCF festival seeks for such a long time. Moholo, who sells [email protected] the rich and colourful cultural heritage of to use culture and traditional dance to South Africa was on display as a spectacle build bridges and understanding in our of performances was there for everyone to communities,” he said. enjoy. Prince Zulu is further looking into The prince reiterated that the event also expanding the event to include indigenous contributed immensely to nation building food fairs and clothing fabrics, thus as people have begun to appreciate each generating economic benefits that will other’s cultures and break down stereotypes. improve rural livelihoods. “This year the event was held out of The 2016 ORCF has been hailed as the best KwaZulu-Natal at the University of the Free due to the excitement, warm reception and

Different dance groups with their colourful traditional attires partook in the cultural festival which is celebrated annually.

Different cultural dance groups from across the country thoroughly entertained the crowds. 6 MOTORS • www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za • [email protected] • 11 January 2017

Your weekly motoring guide 11 January 2017 Bloemfontein Edition

Fastest and most powerful production Bentley detailed EASED in a single image earlier upgraded cranktrain and higher and stiffened suspension, carbon torque vectoring system allowing for optional rear spoiler. this week, Bentley has officially capacity turbochargers, the 6.0-litre ceramic brakes claimed to be the individual front and rear braking and Inside, the interior receives a new Tunveiled its most powerful twin-turbo W12 now produces biggest of their type in the world, ability to send up 60% of available tri-colour finish with diamond quilted production car to date and possibly 522 kW and a colossal 1 017 Nm optional titanium exhaust for a five power to the rear wheels. pattern on the Alcantara finished the swansong version of the current of torque - 59 kW more than the kilogram save in overall weight and Although small, exterior and seats and door panels, chequered generation Continental GT. previous Supersports and 99 kW a set of lightweight 21-inch forged interior changes to the standard Supersports carbon-fibre panels, Based on the flagship W12 more than the standard W12 - which alloy wheels for an additional 20kg Continental GT are noticeable new Supersports emblem stitching, model with components lifted from allows for a 0-100 km/h sprint of weight save. with new front and rear bumpers, bespoke steering and gear lever and the limited run GT3-R, the new 3.5 seconds (3.7 for the convertible) Tipping the scales at 2.2 tons carbon-fibre front spiller, gloss- ten facia veneer options with unique Supersports is also touted by the and a top speed of 336 km/h for despite being lighter than the black carbon-fibre front wing vents, detailing. British marque as being the fastest the coupe with the convertible rated standard W12 and previous carbon-fibre diffuser, new door In the UK, pricing starts at four-seat luxury car on sale today in at 330 km/h. Supersports, the newcomer retains sill extensions, gloss-black riffled £212 500 (R3 589 119) for the both coupe and convertible guises. Aside from the power upgrade, the same torque-split four-wheel exhaust, optional Supersports- coupe and £233 800 (R3 948 Boasting a revised charge-air the Supersports has also been drive system as before, but with a branded carbon-fibre engine cover, 875) for the convertible with local cooling system for additional boost, revised underneath with a lowered recalibrated version of the GT3-R’s black tinted front and rear lights and availability yet to be confirmed. Next-gen Mercedes-AMG New Kia Picanto bows OLLOWING the release of numerous spy and teaser images towards the end of last year, Kia has officially revealed the first Fofficial pictures together with more details of the forthcoming third A45 could crack 400 hp generation Picanto. Set to make its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March, the LREADY the most powerful duty in the AMG-A45, AMG-GLA45 AutoExpress, AMG boss Tobias Moers newcomer, shown in sporty GT-Line trim, will make use of the same production 2.0-litre engine on and AMG-CLA45 from its current 280 stated that engineers had started underpinnings at its predecessor, albeit with a 15mm increase in Asale today, a new report has kW, to a mammoth 298 kW later this working “with a blank piece of paper” wheelbase with overall length remaining unchanged at 3 595mm. suggested that Mercedes-AMG could year. to develop a brand new engine since Borrowing styling element from the recently shown Rio, the Picanto be upping the power of the unit doing Speaking to British weekly the current mill has reached it’s limits. will reportedly receive the marque’s new 1.0 T-GDI turbocharged three When asked if the new unit would cylinder engine as well as revised versions of the surpass 400 horsepower (298 kW) existing normally aspirated 1.0 from 376 hp (280 kW), Moers simply and 1.2 mills, although replied, “Yes, I think so.” more details will only be Originally packing a substantial revealed closer to 265 kW with the launch of the third Geneva. generation A-Class in 2013, the A45 gained an additional 15 kW in 2015 to re-take the unofficial title of most powerful hatch after briefly playing second fiddle to the Audi RS3. Mercedes is expected to reveal complete details only after the launch of the new A-Class in the second quarter of this year. 11 January 2017 • www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za • [email protected] SPORT • DIPAPADI 7 Celtic hunt for striker Venter hopeful of recovery as Seema in time for Super Rugby stays on MORGAN PIEK however, he confirmed toVoice that he is on the mend and is MORGAN PIEK The Toyota enjoyed a hoping to be ready for the opening last week of rest before the grind game against the Lions. The Premier Soccer League started again on Monday. “It’s coming along nicely, club, Bloemfontein Celtic, will They started their programme at hopefully, I will be ready for the be targeting the Kaizer Chiefs the beginning of the week ahead first game.” striker, Siphelele Mthembu, of the 2017 Super Rugby season, Venter missed a large part of the during the January transfer which is just around the corner. Cheetahs campaign, window. One of the big talking points at however, was able to lead the Phunya Sele Sele have just the moment is the recovery of team to the title. He went on to managed to score 8 goals in the Springbok centre and team make his long-awaited Springbok all competitions thus far this , Francois Venter. debut and played in all four their season and they have indicated The player underwent surgery tour matches in November. This that the marksman is high on on his ankle following the included the tour match against their shopping list. Celtic will Springboks’ end-of-year tour the Barbarians as well as Tests be looking to get Mthembu on last year to repair the damage against England, Italy and Wales. a 12-month loan spell from sustained during the Free State The Cheetahs will tackle the the Amakhosi. The player has Cheetahs Currie Cup second Lions on 25 February at the previously played for Celtic and round tie against the Blue . Toyota Stadium in their opening during the 2011/12 season scored The Toyota Cheetahs’ inspirational captain, Francois Venter, is hopeful that he Venter is in doubt for their first match. will recover from his ankle surgery before the team’s Super Rugby opening match six goals in 12 matches for the few matches of the Super Rugby, [email protected] against the Lions on 25 February at the Toyota Stadium. PHOTO: MORGAN PIEK club. The former Celtic captain and great, Lehlohonolo Seema, who is in charge of the team on an interim basis earlier indicated Rossouw confirms move to Hampshire they are targeting the striker to give the team more bite. “Upfront MORGAN PIEK a 3-year deal with Hampshire successful on the field. with as strong a pedigree as we are toothless,” said the . “I would like to express my Hampshire’s.” legendary former Celtic captain. The VKB and Proteas “Deciding to leave South Africa thanks to for The 27-year-old Rossouw has “But not in a bad way because we batsman, Rilee Rossouw, has is something I have thought long the opportunity to represent my represented South Africa in 36 haven’t created chances. We have confirmed that he will be playing and hard about and moving to country and also to the Knights One-Day Internationals as well as strikers that can score but we his cricket at the County team, England will give me and my for their continued support. in 15 T20 Internationals. need somebody. We have more of Hampshire, in England. The family the long-term career “The move to England and Rossouw will be joined at the 10s, the false 9s or whatever move means that the player will security that I believe is important Hampshire Cricket is one that Hampshire by his Proteas term you want to use. no longer be eligible to represent at this stage of my life. I can’t wait to get underway. teammate, the seamer Kyle “We need more of a box player, the Proteas at international level. “I have loved representing the I have come close to playing Abbott. Abbott’s move to the the ones that my ex-coach (Paul) In a statement, Rossouw Proteas and will watch from afar county cricket a couple of times County side was confirmed at the Dolezar used to call the big confirmed his move to the with great affection every time in the past and it is a challenge conclusion of South Africa’s 282- animals. UK and said it wasn’t an easy they take the field from now most cricketers want to take on run win over Sri Lanka in the 2nd “I am happy with what I have and decision to make. “I can confirm on, but I am hugely dedicated at some stage in their careers. Test at Newlands. I have worked through with what that I have agreed and signed to making Hampshire cricket I am delighted it is at a county [email protected] I have until the break. We got points here and there and we got disappointed here and there but I will hear from the management.” In Qwaqwa 14th placed Free State Stars are in the process of accessing the Malian striker, Mohamed Diallo, for a possible move to Ea Lla Koto. It is reported that the 20-year- old marksman turned down a lucrative offer to ply in trade in Denmark in order to play in South Africa. Diallo will link up with this team next week for assessment. The January transfer period, which started last week Monday, closes at midnight on 31 January. Meanwhile, Seema could be one step closer to being named as Celtic’s full-time head coach. The club has indicated that Seema will remain in charge for the new year and this could mean the search for Serame Letsoaka’s successor is over. While Celtic will start the new year with confidence after beating Orlando Pirates 2-1 in December, they have a tough one first up when they host the PSL champions and Kings of Africa, Mamelodi Sundowns, in their first South Africa’s Rilee Rossouw plays a shot during the first One-day International (ODI) cricket match between the West Indies match of 2017 on 8 February. and South Africa in the Tri-Nations Series in Georgetown. PHOTO: CRICINFO [email protected] CRICKET Rossouw confirms move to Hampshire PAGE 7

WEDNESDAY 11 January 2017

2017 Africa Cup of Nations Fixtures (Group phase)

Saturday 14 January Saturday 21 January ■ Gabon vs. Guinea- ■ Ghana vs. Mali, Bissau, Stade Stade de Port Gentil, d’Angondje, 18:00 18:00 ■ Burkina Faso vs. ■ Egypt vs. Uganda, Cameroon, Stade Stade de Port Gentil, d’Angondje, 21:00 21:00 Sunday 15 January Sunday 22 January ■ Algeria vs. ■ Guinea-Bissau vs. Zimbabwe, Stade de Burkina Faso, Stade de Franceville, 18:00 Franceville, 21:00 ■ Tunisia vs. Senegal, ■ Cameroon vs. Stade de Franceville, Gabon, Stade 21:00 d’Angondje, 21:00 Monday 16 January Monday 23 January ■ Cote d’Ivoire vs. ■ Senegal vs. Algeria, Togo, Stade d’Oyem, Stade de Franceville, 18:00 21:00 The 24-year-old VKB Knights seamer, Duanne Olivier, expressed his shock at being called up to the Proteas Test squad. Olivier has been working ■ DR Congo vs. ■ Zimbabwe vs. extensively with the Free State and South African great, Allan Donald, in order to prepare mentally for . PHOTO: LEE WARREN Morocco, Stade de Tunisia, Stade Franceville, 21:00 d’Angondje ,21:00 Tuesday 17 January Tuesday 24 January ■ Ghana vs. Uganda, ■ Togo vs. DR Congo, Stade de Port Gentil, Stade de Port Gentil, Olivier expresses shock 18:00 21:00 ■ Mali vs. Egypt, ■ Morocco vs. Cote Stade de Port Gentil, d’Ivoire, Stade 21:00 d’Oyem, 21:00 Wednesday Wednesday 25 at Proteas call-up 18 January January ■ Gabon vs. ■ Egypt vs. Ghana, MORGAN PIEK Kolpak player. and yes, Allan did help me a lot on the Burkina Faso, Stade Stade de Port Gentil, Abbott, as well as Olivier’s Knights mental side and with game plans to go d’Angondje, 18:00 21:00 The VKB Knights seamer, Duanne teammate, Rilee Rossouw, will be forward. ■ Cameroon vs. ■ Uganda vs. Mali, Olivier, has expressed his shock at being playing for Hampshire in the English “I’m just very happy at the moment.” Guinea-Bissau, Stade Stade d’Oyem, 21:00 called up to the Proteas Test squad so Country Championship. Olivier’s captain at the Knights, Theunis d’Angondje, 21:00 morgan@centralmediagroup. soon in his career. Rossouw earned him the wrath of de Bruyn, and the left-arm seamer, Thursday 19 January co.za Olivier has been one of the leading fast Cricket South Africa and his national , have been recalled after ■ Algeria vs. Tunisia, bowlers in South Africa for the past contract is also in the process of being being released to play in the Sunfoil Stade de Franceville, two seasons and was the second leading terminated. Series this week. 18:00 -taker in the domestic four-day It is Voice’s understanding that Rossouw The third and final Test at the Wanderers ■ Senegal vs. standings last season. will, however, still be playing for the in Johannesburg will start on 12 January. Zimbabwe, Stade de The tall 24-year-old quick was named Knights. Proteas squad – (capt), Franceville, 21:00 in the Proteas squad on Thursday for Olivier said that its any kid’s dream to Duanne Olivier, , Temba Friday 20 January the third and final Test against Sri represent his country and it’s something Bavuma, Stephen Cook, Theunis de ■ Cote d’Ivoire vs. DR Lanka, which starts in Johannesburg he couldn’t do without the help of the Bruyn, (wk), JP Congo, Stade d’Oyem, in a week’s time. His inclusion comes South African bowling great, Allan Duminy, , Keshav Maharaj, 18:00 at the express of , who has Donald. “Yes, I’m still very much in Wayne Parnell, , Kagiso ■ Morocco vs. Togo, been released from his national contract shock,” the seamer told Voice. “I’ve Rabada. Stade d’Oyem, 21:00 with immediate effect after signing as a always wanted to play for my country [email protected]