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PULANE CHOANE to their intended stakeholders. “It will reporting on the Vrede scandal was be diffi cult for the DA to win this one if an effort by “the enemy” to weaken The Democratic Alliance (DA) tabled the chairperson even allows the debate and intimidate the ANC. Magashule a motion of no-confi dence against Free to happen, as he can decide that the believes he is the victim of a smear Masele - the next generation motion will not be carried out, based on campaign that hopes to have him State Premier, Ace Magashule late On Sunday hundreds of youngsters turned up in their droves at Monday afternoon. According to one several factors,” Matebesi said. removed from his position as the the Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium for the Premier Soccer League political analyst the DA may win the If Mamikie Qabathe, the Speaker of ANC’s Secretary-General. “The match against Celtic and Cape Town City FC. While debate in the Free State Legislature, but the Free State Legislature, allows for law must take its course. They must the heavens opened up for the entire fi rst half and the match the matter to be debated, the DA will investigate and decide, and if any ended in a dull 1-1 draw. The spirit of the next generation for not the votes as the ANC holds the most football lovers was not dampened. These kids represented exactly seats in the legislature. need to work with the EFF and other wrongdoing was done, they must act want it means to go to a live sporting event, and that is to have This motion is in relation to the Estina opposition parties to send a message without fear,” Magashule said. fun. PHOTOS: MORGAN PIEK dairy farm project in Vrede, following a of intolerance towards the Provincial Zwane, on the other hand, told eNCA raid by the Hawks in Magashule’s offi ce Legislature’s structure as well as on Friday at Swartklip that he will as well as the provincial Department ordinary citizens who are observing resign if he is found guilty in the of Agriculture’s offi ces. The DA also how political parties are dealing with Vrede scandal. “I am one of the revealed that the party had its eyes on the matter. people who supported the ANC in Mosebenzi Zwane, who was the Free FS DA leader, Patricia Kopane, 1991 to fi ght corruption. I am also State Agricultural Department’s MEC at confi rmed that they have already one of the people who supported a the time when payments totalling over written a letter to Qabathe and are now resolution taken at Nasrec (during R220 million were allegedly made to waiting for a response from her. the 2017 ANC conference). Finally, I the Guptas and their organisations. Magashule’s offi ce has since issued a also believe that people are innocent Political analyst and lecturer at the statement welcoming the investigation until proven guilty by a court of law. University of the Free State (UFS), Dr into the Vrede scandal. Speaking at We welcome these investigations into Sethulego Matebesi, said he believed an ANC Youth League Rally that was the matter by the Hawks,” Zwane that the DA’s move is a political one as held in Pietermaritzburg on Sunday 27 said. they are doing this to send a message January, Magashule said the media’s [email protected]

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Founder and manager of Botshelo VS-‘spinning’-span is reg vir ‘n wen! Centre, ZILKE PRINSLOO Boitshoko Mekwa Die motorsport ‘spinning’, het jare gelede, toe daar nog met standaard- motorenjins aan kompetisies deelgeneem is, bekend geraak in die sportwêreld. Vandag is dié motorsport ’n nasionaal-erkende sport. Botshelo Centre Care workers Palesa Johannes Met verloop van tyd het kenners op Selwyn Olivier in aksie op die ‘spinning’-baan. FOTO: MEGZ (left) and Nthabiseng Ralisa (right) re-enacted a hierdie gebied enjins begin oorbou. scene informing onlookers in the audience on rapid PHOTOGRAPHY tests and what to expect from HIV testing stations. Hedendaagse motorenjins is baie PHOTO: PULANE CHOANE sterkter, groter en het baie meer perdekrag! verdere inligting. Alhoewel die motors beter presteer, is dit ’n Dieselfde span het laasjaar derde gekom, maar groot uitgawe vir spanlede. poog om dié jaar ’n eerste plek te behaal. Die koste om deel te neem aan kompetisies Olivier sê: “Ons geniet ‘spinning’, want dit raak al hoe meer. Die brandstof, vervoer om is vermaaklik vir mense en dis lekker as NGO tackles HIV die motors te trek, nuwe bande en gereelde die adrenalien deur mens se bloedstroom diens van motors maak dit soms moeilik vir hardloop.” lede om deel te neem. Natuurlik gaan daar baie oefening en tyd in Die kaptein van die ‘spinning’-span dié motorsport. Elke Sondagmiddag word wat die Vrystaat op nasionale vlak gaan daar by die baan in Heidedal gespin. Olivier in Mangaung verteenwoordig op die Ultimate Battle of the sê daar is altyd ’n skare wat kom ondersteun Provinces and Drift Outlaws, Selwyn Olivier, en dit is beslis voordelig vir die jonger PULANE CHOANE HIV/AIDS, while those who are living with sê hy het van kleins af ’n liefde vir motors. Hy generasie, want dit hou hulle uit die strate uit. the illness and those who are yet to discover sien uit na die kompetisie, wat op Saterdag 31 Oor die jare het ‘spinning’ ’n familiesport Plays have over the ages proven their power that they are infected with it, were also Maart 2018 (oor die Paasnaweek) plaasvind geword en bly dit ’n sosiale geleentheid waar as an agent of social change and information remembered. in Kimberley. Kaartjies vir die kompetisie sal mense lekker saamkuier en van hul oortollige sharing. This was no different on Friday as Young mothers and women who were in beskikbaar wees by Computicket. Hou die adrenalien ontslae raak. the Caleb Motshabi and Mafora communities attendance were also encouraged to make use Facebook-blad Battle of the Provinces dop vir [email protected] were taught about HIV/AIDS through a of the registered nurse who was on site to test powerful play that juxtaposed the lives of two those who wanted to fi nd out their HIV status. young women who were both infected by the At the end of the day’s programme, young illness. children from needy homes in these two In the illustration, one woman was diagnosed communities were given food parcels, while early and was able to receive counselling and more names were taken down ahead of the make the necessary lifestyle changes. The next visit. other woman, however, remained ignorant of Caregiver at Botshelo Centre, Palesa her situation, taking comfort in traditional and Johannes, said “We lacked resources and herbal remedies until she met her untimely had to rely on many people for help. But I death. believe that the programme went well and Organised by the Botshelo Centre, an NGO we’ve made progress with changing the minds in Bloemfontein, the play was meant to of many people, particularly young people, raise awareness among young women and on how the illness works and how it can be mothers on the issues surrounding HIV/Aids beaten.” and how one can still live a long and healthy Meanwhile, Mekwa explained that it was life, despite what many still consider a death initially her intention to have this event S P E CIALS sentence. on 1 December, which is commemorated PRICES VALID UNTIL 31 JANUARY 2018 Apart from the play, the NGO organised a annually as World Aids Day. “Due to AUTOGEAR ALUMINIUM LOOK AUTOGEAR PROMO SEAT COVER SET power-packed programme which tackled unforeseen circumstances, we could not CAR MAT SET issues such as transactional relationships, have the event on that day but I still felt like use of condoms, abstinence and stigmas it’s important we have this event regardless surrounding the diseases, which are fuelled by of the date as it is an issue that continues to members of the community and sometimes affect young people,” Mekwa said. the families of those infected. She intends on having similar events Owner of the Botshelo Centre, Boitshoko in the near future, with some of these Mekwa, said while this narrative is one tackling other issues related to health • 6 Piece set that has been heard all too many times, it and appeals to all patrons and companies MA-ALB/ALBK/ALC/ALR • Full set SA154/5/6/7/8/9 continues to affect the lives of many, despite willing to donate to her NGO to email • 4 Piece set 00 • Available in black 00 • Available in blue, 199 with blue, burgundy, 209 the widespread information on the illness and her at [email protected]. black, chrome & red silver, grey, red & black how it can either be prevented or treated. Alternatively, she can be reached at 072- Prices valid until 31 January 2018. Unless we state a specific limitation, Midas will attempt to have sufficient advertised stock available to meet consumers’ The NGO also had a candlelight memorial 012-4333. anticipated needs. 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which remembered those who have died from CH7008 the correct details. Prices include VAT of 14%. CASH OR CREDIT CARDS ONLY. 4 COMMUNITY NEWS • SETJHABA www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za • [email protected] • 31 January 2018 The Change is all Heidedal-vergadering gehou JERETHA OOSTHUIZEN Die gemeenskap word ook versoek om voorafbetaalde watermeters te laat Inwoners van Heidedal word genooi na installeer sodat daar presies gemonitor about empowerment ’n gemeenskapsvergadering wat op 31 kan word hoeveel maandeliks aan water Januarie om 10:00 en 18:00 in die Norman betaal moet word. Die rede hiervoor is LEBAKENG NKABI organisation, said they want to boost exam Doubell-saal gehou word. Almal is welkom omdat daar juis kanse gevat word met results and help Botshabelo schools do well. om saam te kom praat en te luister na meterlesings. Gebruikte eenhede word “Education is the key to a brighter future”. “We are doing this out of the goodness of our verskeie kwessies wat bespreek sal word. geskat en dan moet mense meer vir hul This is the motto followed by The Change, a hearts. We have started last year and we have DA-raadslid, Attie Terblanche, bevestig water betaal as wat nodig is. non-profi t youth organisation from U-Section grown this project – not as a publicity stunt, dat die besprekings sal handel oor “Onder die verskeie projekte wat in Botshabelo. but a way to bring hope to the hopeless. We hulpbehoewendes, voorafbetaalde plaasvind, is die herbou van die Joe The Change consists of a group of show the learners that with proper preparation watermeters, vullis, verskeie projekte wat in Solomon Laerskool. Die skool trek academically excellent young people with nothing is impossible.” die gemeenskap aangepak word asook die tydelik in 38 geboude eenhede in. Die the aim to empower young people through Fusi Lenkoone, spokesperson of the tweeslaapkamerhuise wat opgerig word. oorspronklike skool word dan gesloop en education and to help matriculants form poor organisation, said The Change is a group of Hy sê bespreking van dié onderwerpe sal herbou tot ’n beter standaard en grootte backgrounds with bursaries and mentorship. volunteers with the common goal of helping aan inwoners meer duidelikheid verskaf. vir die leerders,” sê Terblanche. Die Through the work of The Change schools in struggling learners in high school and on Terblanche sê in ’n kort opsomming dat kwessie met die tweeslaapkamerhuise Botshabelo are set to benefi t from free after- tertiary level. die meerderheid van Heidedal nie bewus gaan ook bespreek word. Diegene wie se school classes and a bursary and mentorship “We help learners with career choices and we is daarvan dat hulle kan aansoek doen huise nog nie oorgebou is nie of wat nog programme. The organisation will focus on do contributions from our own pockets to help om as hulpbehoewendes geregistreer te nie in ag geneem is vir die herbou van hul Grade 9 to 12 learners who are struggling where there is a need for our services.” word nie. Persone wat minder as R4 800 huis nie, kan duidelikheid oor die saak with critical subjects such as Maths, English, The Change can be contacted on 079-813- per maand verdien, kan aansoek doen kry. Economics and Physical Science. 4690. hiervoor. ’n Sekere hoeveelheid water en Kontak gerus vir raadslid Attie Terblanche Thabiso Kgampui, chairman of the [email protected] krag word gratis beskikbaar gestel, asook by 083-787-5051 vir meer inligting. ’n vermindering in belasting. [email protected] Lack of resources is no excuse for poor performance

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Hard work has fi nally paid off for 18-year- old Nthako Molupe, who passed with a total of fi ve distinctions from Beacon Secondary Members of The Change Youth Movement in Botshabelo PHOTO: LEBAKENG NKABI School. Coming from a rural area with many under-resourced schools did not damper Bekende van Heidedal begrawe Molupe’s spirits. ‘n Bekende inwoner van 41 byeen. Daarna vertrek die One of Kagiso Trust’s programme schools, Heidedal, Netha Ferris, wat op stoet na die Metodistekerk vir Beacon Secondary School is located in the Woensdag 24 Januarie oorlede die begrafnisdiens om 10:00. Free State’s Thabo Mofutsanyana district is, word op Saterdag 3 Februarie Die teraardebestelling is om where Kagiso Trust implemented its Beyers 2018 in die Heather Heights- 11:00 in die Heather Heights- Naudé Schools Development Programme Nthako Molupe begraafplaas in Heidedal ter begraafplaas. (BNSDP) from 2007 to 2015. ruste gelê. Die laaste troosdiens word op Molupe said that he had a great support system when it comes to education. Even though they Begrafnisgangers kom om 09:00 Donderdag 1 Februarie om during his school career. “My support structure are separated, they made sure I had everything I in die huis by Gousblomstraat 19:00 by die huis gehou. Netha Ferris was solid, my parents are very supportive needed for school,” he said. He also mentioned that he received so much support from his school and his teachers. “My teachers were very understanding of my shortcomings and there were plenty of extra classes to support me,” Molupe explained. He thinks that each individual always has his own challenges that need to be overcome in order to function to the best of his ability, whether it be personal or academic challenges. His parents’ separation was hard to deal with at fi rst, until they sat him down and spoke to him. “They made it clear that nothing was my fault and that I should rather focus on my studies. Knowing that it was not my fault gave me confi dence to continue performing” he said. Academically he found Computer Application Technology to be very hard. “We did not have enough resources to support us as learners. I overcame this by consulting with a peer who was good at the subject and managed to improve my marks,” Molupe explained. The BNSDP programme is greatly responsible for his success in matric and had a positive impact on his marks and learning abilities.”I attended a programme called Kutlwanong, which had a great impact on my Physics and Mathematics results. “Future matriculants must be goal-orientated. Know and understand your priorities. Always be prepared for a test because one test can determine how your whole life turns out. And remember that hard work will be recognised.” With such excellent marks, Molupe will be pursuing a degree in Actuarial Science at the University of Cape Town. [email protected] www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za • [email protected] • 31 January 2018 ENTERTAINMENT • BOITHABISO 5 A night of love awaits City of Roses LEBAKENG NKABI AND PULANE CHOANE

Some of the Free State’s most talented artists will come together in an event meant to promote love among residents of the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality and South Africa at large. This will not be a typical set-up but rather a picnic under the night sky with some background entertainment, good food, and great company. Organised by poet and entertainer, Nthabiseng “JahRose” Jafta, the Love Poetry Potion seeks to remind lovers, family members and friends alike on Charmaine Mrwebi, Nthabiseng what love really is and all the values one “JahRose” Jafta and Dudu should attribute to any relationship. “deVocalist” Nyokong CREDIT: FACEBOOK “We hope to break misconceptions of love in the 20th Century where love is associated with abuse, murder and lack fi lled with poetry, music and live magic grooming young talent for many years. Mrwebi at 071-557-3231 or Kele at 078- of communication and seek to remind our art. It will be a picnic night under the She is a published poet who publishes 814-1403. love communities of the joys of being in stars, with lots of souvenirs to take home under her own publishing company called [email protected] [email protected] a healthy relationship,” Jafta said. all included in the price,” Jafta said. JahRose Productions, which was founded Through the Love Poetry and Potion This event will take place at the in 2011, in the same year she published show, Jafta aims to use the arts as a National Afrikaans Literacy Museum in her fi rst debut poetry compilation, titled means of conveying the importance of Bloemfontein on 23 February. The event Rooted from the Heart. relationships and maintaining constant will start at 18:00 and entry will be R200 More recently she has published the communication and respect. for singles and R350 per couple. Jafta is Free State of Mind Anthology, which Jafta will bring on board popular local a prominent Bloemfontein performer who was coupled with an audio book as artists like Charmaine Kolwane-Mrwebi, is widely recognised for her contribution well as a DVD. This was followed by Dudu “deVocalist” Nyokong, Andy T, as a writer, poet, publisher, book the Free State of Mind fi lm produced Bondo and Preacher Technique. Each distributor and ‘artpreneur’ in the Free by Little Pond Productions. She has a artist will bring their own uniqueness as State. Sesotho book under her belt, with the they will be providing audiences with She has been involved in the arts title Mantlwane as well journals called entertainment while reinforcing the community as a poet events coordinator, PeoPlanters, featuring various artists. theme of the evening. “The stage will be curator, creative consultant and mentor, For more information contact Charmaine

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New Volkswagen Polo moves more upmarket SEAN NURSE that the car is wider. Overall, the exterior is while offering 350-litres of boot space. perfect road surfaces. The little three-cylinder HE Polo is a seminal product for the rather restrained, which has always been the The space inside the Polo is respectable, and motor is a great combination with the DSG Volkswagen brand both globally and within Polo’s trump card, a sophisticated, conservative will allow taller passengers to sit comfortably ‘box. Tthe South African market. exterior that appeals to a broad audience. in the rear, while the bigger boot is certainly a The Comfortline felt less urgent, with 70 As the second best-selling passenger vehicle Premium inside welcome addition in terms of luggage hauling kW/ 175 Nm on offer and a sweet fi ve- locally and trounced only by the Polo Vivo, the The latest Polo is certainly an impressive ability. speed manual gearbox. The motor, even in Polo is a common sight on our roads and is product once you step inside. Even the more Platform possibilities detuned form, still provides enough in the admired for its premium build quality, reliability, basic models feature a good mixture of high The latest Polo is underpinned by the way of overtaking power and reasonable low service costs and aftersales back-up. It’s quality materials and great ergonomics. There impressive MQB modular platform that is used effi ciency. Our test route registered a fi gure hard to believe that the 6R/6C Polo has come are various interior options in the Polo range in the current Golf models. This means that of 7.1-litres/100 km, which I’m sure can be to the end of its lifecycle and has been replaced now, which is encouraging. various driver assist systems such as adaptive bettered with less spirited efforts. by an all-new sixth generation model. Take the infotainment systems for instance; cruise control, Park Assist, Blind Spot Monitor Verdict For those of you lamenting the end of the there are three options available that range with Rear Traffi c Alert are now optional. The latest Polo will almost defi nitely retain its outgoing Polo, fret not, because the upcoming from 6.5 to eight-inches. Entry level Polo models Driving Polo place near the very top of the passenger sales Vivo will be based upon the 6C model. Recently, come with the Composition Colour 6.5-inch At launch, we had a chance to drive the chart. It is only marginally more expensive than I had a chance to drive the sixth generation in unit, higher spec versions with the Composition 1.0-litre TSI Highline DSG as well as the 1.0-litre the car it replaces and it offers a far superior the Eastern Cape, more specifi cally Uitenhage, Media eight-inch system, while the same TSI Comfortline manual equipped with the platform, more features and is overall a much where the new model and the aforementioned unit with navigation is an option. Models can optional ‘Beats’ 300-watt sound system and improved product. We’ll explore the latest Polo new Vivo are built. also be specifi ed with the Active Info Display, a funky cream, red and black interior. The in more detail during our upcoming road test. New look which turns the instrument cluster into a fully Beats, along with the R-Line package, are both Service plan and warranty The latest Polo has certainly matured in the customisable information hub. optional within the Polo range. All new Polo models come standard with a styling department. We now have a car that More grown up First up was the Highline, which is available three-year/45 000 km service plan as well as looks larger and features more upmarket styling The latest generation Polo not only looks with either a six-speed manual or the athree-year/120 000 km warranty. cues. Take the highly stylised side profi le for bigger, but indeed is; some 81 mm longer, 69 aforementioned DSG with seven-speeds, and Pricing example, which now features a very prominent mm wider and its wheelbase 94 mm longer. The which is the only Polo in the range to have the 1.0 TSI Trendline - R235 900 shoulder line. only area that has seen a decrease is its overall higher 85kW/200Nm output. 1.0 TSI Comfortline - R264 700 Up front, we see new headlamps and a front height, which is now seven millimetres lower The refi nement, consumption and overall 1.0 TSI Comfortline - DSG - R280 700 bumper arrangement that emphasises width. than the outgoing model. These dimensions drive quality I experienced during our test drive 1.0 TSI Highline - R286 200 This theme continues at the rear where the tail translate to more rear passenger space with was commendable. The latest Polo feels solid, 1.0 TSI Highline DSG - R302 200 lights and bumper design create an impression Volkswagen claiming more head and leg room handles well and is composed over less than X-Trail inspired faceliŌ ed Nissan Qashqai priced NVEILED in March last year, Nissan the biggest addition, while further changes away completely along with the latter’s all- South Africa has now revealed pricing include upgraded materials, stitching on the wheel drive setup, leaving just the 1.2-litre Uand spec details of the facelifted centre console, one-touch electric windows turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre dCi with drive second generation Qashqai. all around on all models, redesigned going to the front wheels only. In terms of The model that effectively started the front seats and a new user interface for power, both engines are kept unchanged crossover SUV craze 11 years ago with the touchscreen infotainment system. A with the petrol producing 85 kW and 190 some 3.3-million units having been sold seven-speaker BOSE sound system is now Nm of torque, and the diesel 81 kW and globally, the Qashqai’s exterior updates standard on higher spec models. 260 Nm. A six-speed manual gearbox is mirror those of the X-Trail and consists While changes underneath its skin standard on all models with a CVT optional of the familiar chrome V-motion grille, include returned dampers, stiffer anti- on the petrol. redesigned front and rear bumpers, new roll bars and improved noise, vibration A six-year / 150 000 km warranty and headlights with integrated boomerang and harshness (NVH) levels, the Qashqai three-year / 90 000 km service plan are shaped daytime running LEDs, updated LED joins the X-Trail and Patrol in receiving standard on all models. tail lights and a more sculpted bonnet. Nissan’s range of Intelligent Mobility driver PRICING In addition to newly designed 17 and assistance systems, made up of Intelligent MODEL PRICE 19-inch alloy wheels, the Qashqai measures Blind Spot Warning, Around View Monitor, Qashqai 1.2 T Visia R334 900 17 mm longer in overall length (4 394 mm) Moving Object Detection, Intelligent Rear Qashqai 1.2 T Acenta R367 000 than its pre-facelift sibling, while width and Cross Traffi c Alert, Intelligent Emergency Qashqai 1.2 T Acenta CVT R381 000 height are kept unchanged. Claimed boot Braking and Intelligent Forward Collision Qashqai 1.2 T Acenta+ CVT R394 000 space is 430-litres or 680-litres with the Warning. Qashqai 1.5 dCi Acenta R394 000 rear seats folded fl at. Up front, Nissan has also tweaked the Qashqai 1.5 dCi Acenta+ R407 000 Inside, the X-Trail infl uences continue Qashqai’s range of drivetrain options with Qashqai 1.5 dCi Tekna R434 000 with the D-shaped steering wheel being the 1.6-litre petrol and diesel engines falling www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za • [email protected] • 31 January 2018 SPORT • DIPAPADI 7 Celtic remain mum on more signings Duncan linked with MORGAN PIEK to Cape Town City FC on Sunday, Jelušić said that he cannot confi rm more The Bloemfontein Celtic coach, Veselin signings. Jelušić, has remained tight-lipped on the “Unfortunately I cannot answer this Worcester Warriors possibility of the club contracting more question, because it is a question for our MORGAN PIEK coach, Alan Solomons, is currently the players before the transfer windows management. We have contacted and we Director of Rugby and the club and has closes. have tried to get players who can help us, The Toyota coach, Rory Duncan, been following the former Cheetahs During the current transfer period but it all depends on many other factors. could be lost to the franchise after the captain’s career since he coached Grey the Celtic team has just contracted These include the players’ market value current Guinness Pro14 competition. High School in Port Elizabeth. Lorenzo Gordinho from Kaizer Chiefs and so on, and as you know we don’t Duncan has been linked with the English During Duncan’s second stint as the on a loan-deal and Menzi Masuku from have crazy money to throw around. We Premiership team, Worcester Warriors, and Cheetahs head coach he has guided the Chippa United. In return it released are limited to target players that we can according to reports, negotiations between team third in the Conference A of the Kabelo Mahlasela to the Amakhosi and afford.” all parties are advanced. It is believed that Pro14, and the side is considered to be Khethokwakhe Masuku who is linked The transfer window closes at midnight the Cheetahs are aware of this and are also serious title contenders. with Wits. on Wednesday. involved in the discussions. There could very well be an answer on Following Phunya Sele Sele’s 1-1 draw [email protected] The former Stormers and Southern Kings Duncan’s future in England as soon as Thursday. The burning question is, would this see the current Director of Rugby and Springbok Assistant coach, Franco Smith, take over at the Cheetahs in a head coaching role? Earlier reports suggested that the Springbok Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus, gave Smith an ultimatum to relocate to the Cape in order to remain a part of the Springbok coaching staff. The Cheetahs will face Cardiff Blues on 10 The Toyota Cheetahs head coach, Rory Duncan, February at Cardiff Arms Park, in the fi rst has been linked with a move to the Worcester of their three matches on tour. Warriors in England at the conclusion of the Guinness Pro 14. PHOTO: MORGAN PIEK [email protected] Hugo also set for Verblitz in Japan MORGAN PIEK of 66. The Australian-born Scottish international and Edinburgh lock, Ben Deon Hotto (left) and the former Celtic midfi elder, Lyle Lakay PHOTO: MORGAN PIEK The Toyota Cheetahs lock, Reniel Hugo, Toolis, is the closest challenger to Hugo, is also said to be heading to Japan at the with 45 line-out wins, a massive margin of conclusion of the current Guinness Pro14 21 line-out wins’ difference between the campaign. two. The impressive second-rower will also be Recently the former Springbok, Cheetah plying his trade at Toyota Verblitz, who and Toulon legend, Juan Smith, called quits HURRY NOW recently signed his Cheetahs lock, Carl on his career after a brief stint at Verblitz. SPECIAL ENDS ON 31 JAN 2017 Wegner, and the versatile back-line player, The former Cheetahs captain, Francois Clinton Swart. Uys, played for the club during a brief loan The side is coached by the World Cup spell, however, he is playing for the French winning Springbok coach, . As club, Grenoble, now. is the case during his tenure at the French The double World Cup winning Springbok Top 14 club, Montpellier, White has prop and Free State legend, Os du Randt, brought in a heavy South African fl avour also enjoyed a spell at Verblitz, where he with no less than seven signings, including was the team’s forwards coach. the three Cheetahs. The tight head prop, Tom Botha, is also The South Africans who are already at the believed to be heading overseas, however, club, are Lionel Cronjé, , Ruan at this stage the player is linked with a Smith and Jason Jenkins. move to either Cardiff Blues or Ospreys At this stage it will appear that Hugo and (both Wales), or the English outfi t, Swart will be returning to compete in the Leicester Tigers. next season of the Pro14, however, with the It is believed that the Springbok fl ank, competitions overlapping, it could mean Uzair Cassiem, has already signed a deal that they will likely miss the start of the with Toulon in France. European campaign. There are a couple of more names linked It is expected that Wegner, who has just with moves to clubs overseas when it become a dad for the fi rst time, will not be comes to the end of the Pro14, but this returning to the City of Roses. could be infl uenced by Springbok call-ups Hugo is currently the leading lock in the for the three-Test series against England Pro14. He is miles ahead of his nearest and the Rugby Championship. challenger in line-out wins with a tally [email protected]

The leading lock in the Guinness Pro14, Reniel Hugo, is also set to go and ply his trade in Japan for Toyota Verblitz. Hugo is said to be returning to the City of Roses. The two other Cheetahs heading to the Land of the Rising Sun, is the lock, Carl Wegner, and centre, Clinton Swart. PHOTO: MORGAN PIEK

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The Shimlas fl yhalf, Lubabalo Dobela, slots a penalty during the Tuks power play to hand the visitors a 14 points cushion. The impressive pivot landed two tough conversions as well and marshaled the back- line like a seasoned campaign. His efforts Shimlas stun Tuks in saw him being named as the Player that Varsity Cup opener Rocks. PHOTO: VARSITY CUP MORGAN PIEK line moved properly for the fi rst time in the better of the power play thanks to a ultimately this proved to be the difference the game to send the speedster, Francois penalty by Dobela to extend the lead to 14 between the two teams. The University of the Free State Shimlas Agenbag, over for a seven-point try, which points. Dobela, who was one of 11 Shimlas made a huge statement on Monday earned the team nine points following an The Shimlas power play didn’t fare any debutants, was named as the Player that evening by beating the defending Varsity outstanding conversion by the fl yhalf, better and in fact, just as was the case Rocks, and this lad has a really bright Cup champions, the University of Lubabalo Dobela. with Tuks, they too knocked the ball from future indeed. Tuks, 19-17 in Pretoria. This allowed the side from Bloemfontein the fi rst move in the period. The only The Shimlas will be travelling to The matched kicked off in heavy rain and to lead 9-5 at the half-time break. difference was that Tuks were able to earn Stellenbosch next week where they it was a slugfest between the two sides, Six minutes into the second stanza, points. will face the Maties who put on a with neither really impressing due to the Shimlas opened an 11-point cushion Tuks got back into the match when the powerful display to hammer UJ 31-3 in wet weather. The hosts were the fi rst to when the fi ery fl anker, Benji Jansen Shimlas’ replacement tighthead, Janu Johannesburg. This match at Coetzenburg cross the line, however, the try by Dewald van Rensburg, crashed over for a well- Botha, was binned for cynical play, and will kick off at 18:30. Naude was disallowed after the referee and deserved try. Dobela impressed once more the hosts were able to make use of the Scorers: TMO deemed that he was in front of Tinus with a conversion splitting the uprights numerical advantage with the centre, Toko Tuks: Tries Xolisa Guma, Toko Seerane, de Beer when he delivered a pinpoint from the touchline. Seerane, powering his way over for the try. Denzel Hill Conv.- Tinus de Beer. cross-kick. Tuks were the fi rst team in the competition The captain, Denzel Hill, went over for the Shimlas: Tries- Francois Agenbag (7 De Beer did send another accurate cross- to make use of the new power play which try on the stroke of full time following a point), Benji Jansen van Rensburg Conv. – kick to the other side of the fi eld a couple sees two of the opposition back-line strong Tuks scrum, however, it was only Lubabalo Dobela 2 Pen.- Dobela. of minutes later for the left winger, Xolisa players being sent off the fi eld for a period good enough to earn a bonus point. Other results: NWU Pukke 70 (24) vs. Guma, to score. of three minutes. It backfi red on the hosts The Shimlas were better able to handle CUT 7 (7) • UCT Ikeys 26 (14) vs. Wits 30 Some six minutes later, the Shimlas’ back- and it was actually the visitors who got the pressure than their counterparts, and (9) • UJ 3 (3) vs Maties 31 (19).

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