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PULANE CHOANE & are two female bodies that still need investigations and procedures to MARK STEENBOK to be identifi ed.” Mvambi said. On establish what the driver’s role in the [email protected] Wednesday afternoon he appealed accident was.” [email protected] to the Mangaung community, The Free State Department Police, particularly those in Botshabelo, to Roads and Transport’s Kabelo While six families of the horrifi c N8 visit the Government Mortuary in Moloabi said as the N8 road was bus crash that happened on Monday Bloemfontein to identify their family reconstructed last year, he believes are preparing to bury their loved members. that the road condition was not a ones, two of the eight that died are Mvambi said among those still factor in the cause of the accident yet to be identifi ed. The Free State recovering from the incident are but rather that the attitude of Department of Health has released eight patients at the Pelonomi one of the drivers involved in the names of six people who died Hospital. “Four of these patients the collision. “There are many in the crash on Wednesday morning. have been admitted to the trauma rumours and speculations about Departmental spokesperson, unit, while one is in the orthopedic what happened in this accident. Mondli Mvambi, said, “The families unit and another in the high care However, in my experience, of Nophatheka Sinah Motaung (50), unit. They are in a critical but stable most accidents caused in South Mpolai Paulina Ralekholela (56), condition.” Meanwhile, Interstate Bus Africa are caused by poor driver Hlekiwe Julieana Msuthu (48), and Lines (IBL) accepted responsibility attitude. The question we are Seanokeng Rosa Lefu (61) have for the accident, confi rming in a struggling to now answer – we are already been informed about their statement issued on Monday that still trying to ascertain whether passing.” they would cover the funeral costs or not the driver of the stationary Goud vir Afrika of the deceased through their truck had placed the relevant He said this is also the case Janike Venter-Kleinhans is Bloemfontein se trots nadat sy die soveelste with Khahane Shaduck(41) and insurance policies, while those signage for oncoming traffi c to keer goud in muurbal losgeslaan het op die Wêreld-oorplantingspele Maletesane Masunyane (57), who injured will be assisted through see – is, if he did the place any in Malaga, Spanje. Dié 29-jarige eiendomsagent van Bloemfontein het passed on later the same day at the the Road Accident Fund. Public signage, why then did this accident aan OFM Nuus se Mark Steenbok gesê haar prestasies sou nie moontlik Pelonomi Hospital. They are both relations offi cer for IBL, Thando happen?” Moloabi quizzed. Police gewees het sonder haar ma, Annaleen Venter, wat in November 2013 from Botshabelo and a post-mortem Lepele said, “We are also looking spokesperson, Peter Kareli, ’n nier aan haar geskenk het nie. “Dit was hoendervleis-oomblikke en will be conducted on Thursday. into the incident. We have taken the said that a case of culpable ek is regtig dankbaar vir die goud,” het sy oor haar medalje gesê. ’n “While we managed to track the bus driver to a doctor for medical homicide has been opened and Mede-Bloemfonteiner, Johan Kleingeld, het weer goud in pluimbal families of these mentioned, we assessment and following this, we investigations into what caused gewen. Ongeveer 3 000 atlete van 68 lande het aan vanjaar se Spele remain with the challenge that there will be conducting our own internal the accident are underway. deelgeneem. Suid-Afrika het algeheel sesde geëindig.

Competition from 1 May – 31 August 2017 Your Holiday of choice to the value of R50 000 More Information and entry forms available at the Mimosa Mall Info Desk. T’s and C’s apply. 2 COMMUNITY NEWS • GEMEENSKAPSNUUS www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za • [email protected] • 6 July 2017 South Park dumping site robbery hot spot SEITHATI SEMENOKANE crime prevention operation was to curb [email protected] robberies that were reported in the past few weeks. The South Park dumping site has become “We searched 350 persons and also a criminal’s playground. In the past two checked them to see if they are not months alone, eight robberies and four wanted in any criminal cases. We also cases of theft out of motor vehicles have found two ID books that did not belong been reported to the police. to the person holding it. We also found The recent strike by municipal workers dagga and one person has been arrested led to some residents taking their own for being in possession of possible stolen garbage to the dumping site, which caused property,” said Earle. an increase in the amount of people The police advised residents to ensure frequenting the area. Reports of residents that when they enter a crime hot spot being robbed of various valuable items and they are well aware of their surroundings also being injured when taking their trash and to double check if their vehicles are to the dumping site have also been doing locked when they get out. the rounds. “Most of the time the criminals are As such the police decided to raid the opportunists and will only take advantage site, in hopes of catching these criminals. if they see someone is not paying Police spokesperson, Warrant Offi cer attention to their surroundings,” ended Loraine Earle, said that the aim of the Earle. South Park dumping site has become a prime spot for criminal activities. Learners sacrifice holidays for Zoo PULANE CHOANE understand the world of work better. [email protected] “There is no monetary remuneration but the learners know exactly what is being While other learners are enjoying their done in which job sector, so they can make holidays with leisurely activities, 20 learners the right career decisions and gain a bit of in Bloemfontein have volunteered their experience in the process.” time to clean the local zoo. Local businesses, Big Mac Take Aways, The learners are part of the National Clover and Debonairs, showed their Institute for Crime Prevention and the support of this philanthropic project Reintegration of Offenders (Nicro) Safety by providing food and refreshments to Ambassadors Programme, which focuses energise the adolescents as they work. on teaching the learners on how to make A Grade 11 learner from Hodisa Technical positive contributions to society. High School, Vuyo Mbelo, said, “Through Nicro safety ambassador co-ordinator, Nicro’s efforts, I now realiae that I have a Lehlohonolo Motshabi, said, “What we do passion for helping others. I believe that the is, we introduce them to our initiatives work we do through Nicro is important as and activities for two years, thereafter the it helps us make the world a better place,” schools must take whatever knowledge and Mbelo said. skills the learners have acquired during the The safety ambassadors will serve a total programme and implement it in their own schools.” of 50 hours at the zoo under supervision Motshabi said safety ambassadors are of Nicro’s representatives. This programme chosen from learners from Grade 9 to started on the 3rd of July 2017 and will end 11. Area manager for Nicro in the Free on the 14th of June 2017. State and Northern Cape, Marita van A group of 45 ambassadors from Hodisa, Learners who are part of the National Institute for Crime Prevention and the Reintegration of Kraayenburg, said this project does not Moemedi, Kopanong and HTS Louis Botha Offenders (Nicro) Safety Ambassadors Programme are sacrifi cing their school holidays to help out at only focus on cleaning but also offers High School will daily be sent to the the Bloemfontein Zoo. the learners valuable opportunities to Bloemfontein Zoo during this time. Dié Kokkedoortjie-sjef van Bfn is sy sout werd Wine for the JERETHA OOSTHUIZEN Hy moet weet hoe om sy tyd te bestuur [email protected] en moet vining op sy voete kan dink sou daar iets verkeerd loop. connoisseurs Al het Christi Myburgh tweede in die Volgens hom was elke episode ’n The fi fth FNB Free State Wine Kokkedoortjiereeks gekom, bly hy steeds leerproses. “Ek het besef ek kan baie kalm Show takes place at Emoya Estate in Bloemfontein se wenner. Myburgh het bly wanneer die nood druk. Ek het nie Bloemfontein on Thursday 3 and Friday 4 in die laaste ronde sake uitgespook teen ‘opgewerk’ geraak oor klein goedjies nie. August from 18:00 to 21:00. Book your Edwin Theron van Worcester. Ek het ook besef dat ek eerder sonder ’n date-night to taste a choice selection Die jong Myburgh beskou sy deelname resep kan werk as met een.” from the Cape’s best wines – from aan Kokkedoortjie as ’n ongeloofl ik Hoewel Theron as wenner uit die stryd scintillating sparkling and crisp whites leersame ervaring. Hy vertel dat sy kennis getree het, sal kykers die goeie gees to voluptuous reds, Cape Ports and fi ne baie verbreed het. “Ek het ook nuwe waarin die kompetisie plaasgevind het, brandies, all in the line-up. Around 40 vriende gemaak en ek en my ma het onthou. “Edwin werk teen ’n ongeloofl ike exhibitors will be on show, several of mekaar op ’n ander manier leer ken.” spoed, sy kos was betyds klaar en hy kon them already 2017 award winners. Myburgh sê hy het vir seker geleer dat al ses borde voorsit,” se Myburgh van sy Wine lovers can plan their tasting ’n sjef sy tyd in die kombuis moet ken. opponent. experience in advance by visiting www. Theron het besluit om vir die makliker freestatewineshow.co.za for a full list of opsie te gaan en te werk met wat vir exhibitors and wines in the lead-up to hom gemaklik is, terwyl Christi die the show. teenoorgestelde gedoen het en besluit Tickets prices vary from R160 to R190 het om te eksperimenteer. “Ek weet (including unlimited tastings and wine dat dit op die ou end my ingewikkelde tasting glass). Tickets are available from nagereg was wat teen my getel het en Computicket as well as at the door. Nick sou van meer sous gehou het,” No under 18s, nor babies and prams vertel hy. are allowed. A complimentary show Die Kokkedoortjie van Bloemfontein het guide includes producer information diep in die harte van ondersteuners in and informative notes on wine variety sy tuisdorp gekruip. Hy en sy ma gaan vir characteristics, food matching and eers hul Mauritius-vakansie geniet, wat hy Christi Myburgh het tweede geëindig in die serving temperatures. as deel van sy welverdiende pryse gewen Kokkedoortjie-reeks. FOTO: kykNET For more information call 011-482-5936. het.

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Bloemfontein has been known as the young achievers City of Roses since the early 1970s. The fi rst Rose Festival was held in Bloemfontein in 1976 and in recent years this event has become one of SEITHATI SEMENOKANE process. “We went out and looked for the highlights on the annual Mangaung [email protected] them, but it was really a tough process. calendar. For example, if you go to people in The severe drought of the past manufacturing and tell them you are The Free State Legislature, in partnership two years and the current water looking for young people who are doing with the Offi ce of the Premier and restrictions have, however, put well in this sector, they will give you local business magazine, Sauve Leader, gardeners in a despondent frame of three names and then you have to decide celebrated 50 prominent young people mind. Risna Opperman of Urth Garden between the three.” from different sectors at a lavish magazine feels that although we live in a country She said they decided that as they want this launch held last Wednesday as part of and province where water is scarce, to be an annual book, they will keep some Youth Month celebrations. it is no excuse for neglecting gardens of their nominations for the next years, The booklet, which comes in a magazine and parks in our city. and hopefully they will see improvement in format, features 50 young people from As an intro to this year’s Rose Festival, a those people’s lives through being featured. the Free State who are making a mark poster competition has been launched. “It’s not only about who is making money for themselves in their sector of work or This competition gives graphic designers in their industry, but it’s also about those through philanthropy. a chance to present their designs to be people who are making a difference in their Suave Leader founder, Kamogelo Seekoei, used on all the marketing material for the sector and their community. And about said they pitched the project to the 2017 Rose Festival. making your nation proud,” she said. Legislature, looking to celebrate young The criterion for the design is to have The book is available at schools and people who are representing the something that represents the Free State libraries. “Particularly high schools. We province well in the country. “We went and the City of Roses. The design must want to also showcase the different for different sectors, including agriculture, also have a modern and fresh, young look. sectors to young people. We want to say engineering, the arts, entertainment, The judges for the competition are from to young people, if you want to go into community development, entrepreneurs. the Central University of Technology, construction, here is a young lady who is in But we didn’t select one person from Motheo College as well as from the construction. Instead of the usual subject each sector. Some sectors, such as private sector. requirements, they get a real life example,” engineering, have three people – one is Entry fees are R200 and entry forms added Seekoei. in civil engineering, one is mechanical and are available from [email protected] or She said they are working on an online the other is in electrical engineering. We contact Doreen/Susan at 051-451-1913. version of the book, and they hope that also have the same in the entertainment The competition closes on 4 August this will inspire more young people in industry, explained Seekoei. 2017, with the winner being announced the province to work towards achieving She said identifying the 50 prominent on Facebook/Mangaung.rosefestival on 9 youth featured in the book was a tough success. Founder of Suave Leader, Kamogelo Seekoei. August.

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Die sluitingsdatum vir winterhandskoene, ’n serp of Bloemfontein Courant se ’n mus bevat. Bloemfontein Care Bags-projek was Courant sal die Care Bags aanvanklik Vrydag 7 Julie, kom oplaai en sommer ’n maar die koerant het foto vir die koerant neem. versoeke om uitstel van talle Vir navrae bel Christel Basson belangstellendes ontvang. of Pieter Delport by 051-505- Om almal ’n kans te 0900. gee om hul bydrae vir Courant verlede week ’n foto minderbevoorregtes te maak, geplaas van die Geografi e- word die sluitingsdatum na departement van die 14 Julie verskuif. Individue Universiteit van die Vrystaat en besighede het dus tot wat ’n ruim skenking aan die volgende week Vrydag tyd Care Bags-projek gedoen het. In om 30 of meer Care Bags die onderskrif is egter verwys bymekaar te maak. na die Geologie-departement. Die Ziploc-sakkie moet ’n Courant vra om verskoning vir tandeborsel, tandepasta, enige ongerief wat die fout mag gesigseep, ’n waslap, veroorsaak het. July 26

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Leerlinge van die Hoërskool Fichardtpark wat Vrystaatkleure in cheerleading verower het is van links, agter: J. Coetzee, E. Fourie, B. van Tonder, A. De Jager en N. Maddocks; voor: J. Meyer, A. van Tonder, M. Goncalves, M. Joubert en D. Becker. Steven Botsane, Hodisa teacher, Tankiso Monyaki (21) and Nicro Safety Ambassador Co-ordinator, Lehlohonolo Motshabi. PHOTO: PIERCE VAN HEERDEN Homeless matriculant finds kind home SEITHATI SEMENOKANE He was then placed under the foster care [email protected] of a guardian and her family after she had offered to take care of him, stating that Life has not always been kind to 21-year- she had always wanted a son. Monyaki says old Tankiso Monyaki, a matriculant at after failing Grade 10, his guardian told him Hodisa Technical High School in Rocklands, he had to look for a job, but he wanted to Mangaung. For years he was physically and fi nish school. He stayed alone at one of her mentally abused by his biological mother. residences in Phase 9. “I would use a candle “She would often get angered by the at night as there was no electricity. She said smallest thing, and as a child I wouldn’t even she would use my grant money to fi x the Talentvolle gimnas Neem in PMB deel now what I had done wrong. She would hit electricity problem, but this never happened. me with anything she could get her hands I didn’t even get a cent from my foster KB Mepha van Laerskool Bloemfontein was Jayden Elliot van Laerskool Bloemfontein is on. It would get very bad, I even had to get money, not even for toiletries,” he said sadly. ingesluit in die Suid-Vrystaatse gimnastiekspan ingesluit in die o.12B Suid-Vrystaatse hokkiespan stiches on my head,” said Monyaki. Monyaki then reached out to his school, wat van 22 tot 24 Junie in Kemptonpark aan die wat in Julie in Pietermaritzburg gaan deelneem. His neighbour would often hear screams of though he was not very hopeful. His teacher, Zone-kompetisie deelgeneem het. terror coming from his home and advised Steven Botsane, said after consulting with him to talk to his school. Soon, social social workers, all they could provide for workers got involved and he was moved Monyaki at that stage was food parcels, as he to a care centre near Bloemspruit, where was over the age of 18. he lived for almost four years. “They took Acting principal, Johan Volsteedt, immediately good care of me, they taught me manners reached out to Nicro, who did not hesitate and respect and how to take care of myself. I in lending a helping hand. Nicro Safety even became a RCL member at my primary Ambassador Co-ordinator, Lehlohonolo school,” he added. Motshabi, said one day, while they were preparing to deliver a food parcel to Monyaki, business woman, Mokgadi Ditabe, who was visiting the Nicro offi ces, asked who they were for. After explaining the situation to Ditabe, she offered Monyaki a place to stay at her home. “I’m speechless. Her family has welcomed me into their home with kindness. We go to church, and I even pray together with her youngest child. Now I can plan for my future without having to worry about were my next meal will come from,” said Monyaki with a broad smile. He plans on either enrolling in the army or becoming an aircraft Fun at Dinos Alive engineer after completing his matric. The organisers of the popular Dinos Alive, which is currently on exhibition at the Bloemfontein showgrounds, made some tickets available to young learners from Thaba Nchu and Heidedal. The institutions that were fortunate to visit the exhibition this week were Unique Children’s Home (below), Butterfl ies (above), and Ivan Abrahams Chreche. Tickets for Dinos Alive, which will be on exhibition until 30 July, are available at Computicket. 6 July 2017 • [email protected] • www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za PROMOTION • PROMOSIE 7

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SEITHATI SEMENOKANE Foundation (SARGF) is striving to address teens at risk. While the media glamorises [email protected] the issue through a various initiatives. casinos and gambling, family exposure – The SARGF is a non-profi t company occurring every time parents purchase Underage gambling is slowly becoming and public-private initiative between the a lottery ticket or host a social game a thorn in society’s fl esh. Although it government and the gambling industry, of poker, for example – make gambling was once considered as an “adults only” which is committed to promoting an everyday part of life for youth. The passtime, the number of children who are responsible gambling in South Africa and internet makes online gambling readily affected by problem gambling is on the providing sustainable social solutions to accessible, and the games children play on rise. the gambling industry. their tablets often groom them for real- South African Responsible Gambling SARGF has developed a learning pillar world gaming,” warns Dr Heidi Sinclair, called Taking Risks Wisely (TRW), which is treatment and counselling manager at incorporated into the school’s curriculum. SARGF. The course material has been developed She urges parents to look out for signs around the reality that children are that their children may have become exposed to gambling and that it may seem involved in gambling. These include the attractive; and with this insight in mind, classic symptoms associated with risky it aims to help them make wiser choices behaviour, including sudden mood swings, about risky behaviour. a lack of interest in activities that have Dr Heidi Sinclair While parents may not like to think that previously brought pleasure, a drop in their children are gambling, the reality school marks and absenteeism from its toll free support line at 080-000-6008. is that they are. In fact, according to school. Other, more specifi c signs that a This hotline offers free, professional research cited by Knowtheodds.org, 2.1% child may have started gambling include counselling for problem gamblers. of US residents aged between 14 and 21 buying items that they wouldn’t be able Or you could visit their website at are problem gamblers. to afford on their usual allowance, or http://responsiblegambling.org.za; or “No similar statistics are available in running out of money and asking for Facebook at South African Responsible South Africa, but it’s clear that extensive fi nancial assistance. Gambling Foundation and Twitter @ exposure to gambling puts children and SARGF also provides assistance through SARGFoundation. R1 m on offer in new Cell C reality show JERETHA OOSTHUIZEN This new reality show also gives wings to mettle through a series of gruelling [email protected] the aspirations of entrepreneurs who have challenges but their fate is determined identifi ed a gap in the market and have come by more than performance alone. They Hangman, a unique, fast-paced online reality up with an innovation that fi lls that space will have to win the approval of backers, show, which aims to uncover South Africa’s and want to bring it to the market. The captains of industry and investment greatest innovator, has been announced show consists of two different content with keen business acumen and ruthless by Cell C. The stakes are high in this streams, a reality online series and it’s standards. These include businesswoman  revolutionary new programme with streamed live online. Phuti Mahanyele, celebrity economist Iraj R1 million in prize money. Contestants will have to prove their Abedian, self-made billionaire Quinton “Cell C’s strategic focus is around bringing van der Burgh and Bonang Mohale,  relevance to the South African market chairman of Shell South Africa Energy     through service offerings,” says Jose Dos Limited.  Santos, Cell C Chief Executive Offi cer. “A It is open to anyone residing or working     key focus is providing value added services in South Africa who wants to participate and segmented content that is being in the competition or just view the series.        consumed daily online. Simply download the Cell C Reality App With this in mind, Cell C embarked on on Android or iOS to access the shows      producing the 10-part Hangman series and to register for the competition. which represents a new genre in unscripted True grit, determination and prowess will   entertainment. determine the winner of the ultimate It is a show unlike anything on any screen prize. Failure means facing the ‘noose’ of anywhere! A global fi rst in interactive, the Hangman!  immersive entertainment, it puts viewers in Entry is open from June 21 to July 21 the driver’s seat. By “investing” in a virtual with the show streaming online from 9     Stock Exchange, they can help determine the The Hangman backers, Quinton van der Burgh, October to 11 December. outcome of the show, while standing in line Bonang Mohale and the show’s host, Maps For more information contact Stephanie      to win great viewer prizes, including a car. Maponyane. PHOTO: YOLANDA VAN DER STOEP Weil on 084-999-8181.    6 July 2017 • [email protected] • www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za ENTERTAINMENT • VERMAAK 9

Pops Mohamed Luna Paige Schalk Joubert Kom maak die konneksie met Konnexi JERETHA OOSTHUIZEN en bekroonde baskitaarspeler, konneksie te vind met dit wat kultuurgroepe is, mik Konnexi om goedgesindheid teenoor [email protected] vervaardiger en komponis, Schalk belangrik is. die goue draad wat alle Suid- medemens en omgewing. Joubert. Hierdie stories word vertel met Afrikaners aan mekaar bind, uit te “Konnexi is ’n oudio-visuele reis Vervaardiger, liedjieskrywer, Hierdie produksie is vier stories behulp van toneelspel en musiek. lig. Konnexi gaan oor die konneksie deur die lewens van doodgewone sangeres en eienaar van oor vier mense wat op een of Musikale begeleiding sluit klavier, en diskonneksie tussen mense Suid-Afrikaners,” meen Paige Iluminar Produksies, Luna ander wyse afgesluit of afgesonder kitaar, baskitaar, stemme en ’n en poog om ’n boodskap van Die musiekteaterproduksie met Paige, bring Konnexi, die nuwe voel van ander en by tye ook, van verskeidenheid van interessante hoop, samehorigheid, aanvaarding Luna Paige, Schalk Joubert en musiekteaterproduksie, na die hulself. Afrika-instrumente soos bespeel en interaksie tussen die mense Pops Mohamed vind Saterdag 22 Vrystaat Kunstefees in Julie 2017. In hierdie stories word mense deur die bekwame Pops Mohamed, van Suid-Afrika te bevorder. Die Julie om 12:30 by die Aasvoëlklub Saam met haar op die verhoog is gedwing om die konneksies wat in. vertoning gaan oor menswees, oor in Bloemfontein plaas. Kaartjies bekroonde multi-instrumentalis hulle aan ander verbind, te herken. In ’n tyd in Suid-Afrika waar selfl iefde, -respek is beskikbaar teen R125 per en komponis, Pops Mohamed, Hul ervaringe help hulle om weer daar baie struwelinge tussen en -kennis, en die voortvloeiende persoon by Computicket. Dié toneelstuk die Wag werd

PIERCE VAN HEERDEN lewe, maar veral oor die [email protected] ouer garde versus die nuwe geslag. “Bla Oupa”, wat sy eie Skandelik snaaks, intellektueel motorwerkswinkel besit, vra uitdagend en hartverskeurend, die sukkelende Some Salate,, dit is hoe die Heidedalse wat met ’n graad in mmeganiesmeganiesee akteur en regisseur, Obed ingenieurswese spog,gg, om vir de Koker (28), sy jongste hom te kom werk. Salateaalate toneelstuk, Wag, beskryf het ’n verhouding meteet die De Koker (28) se stuk word pragtige Linda, wat hhomom op 18 Julie as deel van die mettertyd verlaat. Lindannda se Vrystaat Kunstefees se Vrynge nuwe kêrel, Love Bite,tee, maak in die Soetdoring Pacofs haar swanger, ondankskks die fefeitit Gazellie opgevoer. dat haar suster, Claudia,ddia, haar De Koker vertel sy verhaal gewaarsku het. Claudiaddia worwordd met die hulp van die jong later self swanger, maaraaar is nie Heidedalse akteurs Emmanuel seker wie die pa van haar baba de Koker, Dino Maasdorp, is nie. ’n Verhaal van vverraad, Sheldon Scheepers, Beaucasha bedrog, vergifnis en wwraak onvou Hurst, Delmay Delport, asook hom. die verhoogbestuurder, Tebogo Hierdie toneelstuk iss gerig op Nkoi. alle ouderdomsgroepe,ppe, maar Die storie speel af in Opkoms fokus veral op tieners,rrs, vanweë in Heidedal waar die karakters die groot lewenslessese wat hulself in ’n liefdestragedie hieruit geleer kan word.oord. bevind. De Koker het die stuk Kaartjies is beskikbaaraar by geskryf ter herinnering aan ’n sy Computicket, Shoprite,iite, oorlede vriendin, Bianca Vorster. Checkers en Makrorro teen R5R500 Wag handel oor die alledaagse per persoon. Classical masterpiece at Kovsie Church JERETHA OOSTHUIZEN replacing the organ or harpsichord ago. [email protected] with the accordion,” says De Beer. “Since it’s the fi rst programmaticaammatic The next step was to fi nd a bassist music of its kind and wass pupublishedblished Vivaldi’s Four Seasons will be that could play the original score originally with four sonnetseets depicting performed by World Café on 17 and would be willing to fi ll in the and telling a story of eachh season, I July at 17:00 and 18 July 13:30 at missing parts for this group to be thought it essential to includecclude them the Kovsie Church, with Petrus faithful to the Italian Maestro. Schalk in our performance,” sayss de Beer. de Beer (violin), Schalk Joubert Joubert was the obvious choice and Their aim is to translate tthem into (bass) and Stanislav Angelov his creative input is abundantly clear many more languages, butt for now, (accordion). in every live performance. He is also Afrikaans and English mustsst do. It is probably known as one of the narrator. Stanislav covers the rest The Afrikaans translationn from tthehe the best loved pieces of all time, and De Beer plays the original Four Italan was done by Dr Dawid de enjoyed by old and young across Concertos as written over 300 years Villiers. the whole spectrum of music lovers. The original score was written for a string orchestra, church organ and violin soloist. These days the organ is replaced mostly by a harpsichord. Since the size of this instrumentation is rather big and an orchestra being a costly affair, it is very diffi cult for people to hear it on their doorstep. The mission was to make this performance accessible for everyone, everywhere, while staying true to the original music. “Angelov’s deep knowledge of music history gave me the idea for 10 BUSINESS • SAKE www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za • [email protected] • 6 July 2017 Meet Bfn’s multimillion-dollar start-up

PULANE CHOANE also given an options of ‘yes’, ‘no’ or [email protected] ‘maybe’ on the movie option available and based on what your choices are. The While many entrepreneurs struggle with system picks up on which movies you getting access to funds from investors, are most likely to watch, based on the a Bloemfontein start-up company choices of other users in the system.” It managed to secure over R26-million from will work for TV shows (series) as well. Canadian and American investors over This process also allows users to specify the past seven months. their viewing preferences and then, based Born in Bethlehem and raised in on the users’ choices, the algorithm Bloemfontein, Vian Chinner, founder and begins to fi lter its offerings, which are CEO of Xineoh (pronounced Zee-noh), again based on the viewers’ stated a tech company based in Bloemfontein, preferences. developed a recommender algorithm Upon the users’ choice, viewers are then which monitors consumer behaviour given a list of video streaming service as well as predicts potential purchasing providers they would like to watch the behaviour. movie through. They pay the service “It wasn’t always easy though,” Chinner provider the stated fee, and proceed to says. “We initially began with another view the chosen fi lm. Chinner then gets company in 2013. The start-up was a his commission from the chosen vendor. venture backed by Move Inc. but although VideoLlama is not yet open to the public things on the product development side as it is still in its testing phases. However, were going well, the partner relationship it will soon fi rst roll out in the United wasn’t doing so well. So in 2014, we left States then to the rest of the world. that company and started from scratch. Following this, Chinner says he will That’s where the name Xineoh, which is look at implementing the recommender actually Phoenix spelt backwards, comes algorithm in the real estate market. It will from. We have gone through so much, but help house seekers fi nd their ideal homes like a Phoenix, we always rise from the or commercial property in ways similar ashes, always coming back stronger,” the to how VideLlama works. proud business owner says. Currently, he employs 15 highly Chinner believes that VideoLlama, a video specialised people in all his offi ces and streaming platform that implements the says he believes in treating each employee recommender algorithm, will be the next fi rstly, as an individual and secondly, the big thing as it will help users decide on way he would like to be treated himself. which movies they want to watch, based He prides himself on providing innovative, on the mood they are in, what time of yet professional and global standard work. the day it is, as well as other factors. “So He also says he hopes to see a culture basically, if you want to watch a movie, of start-ups in the future, not only in Power couple, Bea Chinner, Xineoh’s vice-president: operations and her husband, Vian Chinner, you’re provided with movie options and Bloemfontein but in South Africa as well. Xineoh’s CEO. PHOTO: PULANE CHOANE

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in Alzheimer’s: Many people with Alzheimer’s get lost in familiar M places such as their own Sanlam is ‘n Gelisensieerde Verskaffer van Finansiële Dienste. neighbourhood. 6 July 2017 • [email protected] • www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za COMMUNITY NEWS • GEMEENSKAPSNUUS 11 Lenoma flies Bfn flag high PENCIL IN 7 July 8 Julie PULANE CHOANE [email protected] The Northern Suburbs Westdene-parkmark, of Bloemfontein always van 10:00 tot 14:00 After being picked from thousands got the short end in Brillstraat, of hopefuls from around the of the stick where Westdene. Kom geniet country, Bloemfontein’s Lenoma entertainment for ’n lekker dag by die Legal, has been named the “Airbnb families is concerned. Westdene-parkmark. and Uber” of the legal industry at Luckily the Bloem Toegang is gratis. the Seedstars South Africa Finals Night Market came Daar is interessante held in Johannesburg on Thursday. to fi ll this gap with a stalletjies soos antieke Seedstars is an international fun-fi lled evening for all. ware, vintage-klere, company that seeks out digital The market is held every ’n markiestent met startups that defy the status FIRST Friday of the heerlike middagete en quo and have the potential to month at Urth Garden baie meer. Kinders kan be the global companies of Centre. The next market lekker op die klimrame the future. With the company is 7 July from 16:00 en glyplanke speel. Die having two satellite offi ces, one to 22:00. The market mark is dierevriendelik. in Johannesburg and another in boasts a variety of foods, ’n Stalletjie kos R300. Cape Town, founder of Lenoma from braaivleis, curries, Navrae: Marlene 082- Legal, Leah Molatseli, entered the pancakes and Portuguese 519-9030. Facebook: competition at the Johannesburg food. You can even order Westdene Park Market. the biggest burger in offi ces. Leah Molatseli Lenoma Legal is a legal tech Bloem. Furthermore, 29 Julie company from Bloem giving there are craft stalls accessible and affordable legal faster. The fact that I got to that consolidates medical information with jewellery, clothing, Die Vriende van die Ou services and documents for small level is also a refl ection of the from experts in other regions and toys and much more. Presidensie Historiese business owners in SA. For more amazing team I have.” puts it all in one place. Service stalls, such as Vereniging besoek information visit www.lenoma. She said being the only company As part of their prize, EMGuidance for cleaning jewellery, om 14:30 die Militêre co.za. from Bloemfontein to reach that will be participating at the Seedstars are also available. For Museum. Spreker: Prof. Molatseli said it is a huge honour stage in the competition also made Summit, taking place in Switzerland information contact André Wessels. Tema: Die for Lenoma to have made it to her proud. “That is why I would in April 2018. During this time, Urth Garden Centre on Eerste Wêreldoorlog. the top eight and to be chosen as mention and pay homage to the they will also be afforded a week- 051-451-1913 or send Kollekte sal opgeneem the wild card start-up. Despite not Rose City whenever the chance long training programme with the an email to cafe@urth. word. Navrae: Skakel 072- winning the competition, Molatseli presents itself.” opportunity to meet the other co.za. 418-8665. said she was proud of the fact that All the companies that took part in winners, as well as investors from she was the only legal tech-company the competition pitched for a chance around the world. and was also one of the few black to win a free trip to Switzerland and The fi nal day of the summit will be and female owned companies in possible equity funding. A medical dedicated to pitching in front of an the top eight.“The experience was startup, EMGuidance, won the audience of 1000 attendees, with the both exciting and nerve wrecking. 2017 title of the most promising possibility of winning up to $500,000 [email protected] It pushed me to think better and startup in South Africa. The company as an equity investment. Local hobby exhibitors ready to impress

SEITHATI SEMENOKANE The exhibition will offer an army re- [email protected] enactment, which promises to be action entrance packed. Little ones can also be part of the fun with jumping castles and donkey carts FREE The Hobby and Craft Expo offers visitors ALL WELCOME the opportunity to not only learn about to keep them busy. the many different kinds of hobbies If all the fun activities aren’t enough to and crafts out there, but they also get a convince you then knowing the expo has chance to learn something new and take always had a philanthropic relationship the new skill home with them. with the community might convince you. The two-day exhibition is in its second “We used to have a kiddies day at the end year and will be offering a digital philatelic of the year, usually in November, which was exhibition which is an exhibition of a Christmas celebration for the kids. We stamps and postal history where stamp would invite 400 to 500 children, and over collectors (philatelists) compete for the years it dwindled down to about 80 medals. Working in conjunction with kids. We treated them with food and toys, Bofex (Bloemfontein One Frame Virtual and games for the day,” explains Daneil. Exhibition), the exhibition will be Kopano Nokeng felt that they were breaking boundaries as the fi rst digital not doing enough, this is when they stamp exhibition in the world, making it a started running their projects within the ‘One frame virtual exhibition’. Kopano community, working directly with Organisers Daneil and Tarryn Cronjé say underprivileged families. “Projects run on that this is where the idea grew from and a month-to-month basis, spear-headed by aim to put this EXPO on the map. our General Manager, Andrea Bradfi eld. We The exhibition not only offers stands would also like to boost the local economy with exhibitions, but workshops as well. through the projects. “There is photography, beads, Kryolan face “Hobbies is an area that isn’t well targeted products, there is a exhibitor that is going in Bloemfontein, and secondly I’m hoping to be removing tattoos, there is wool, that it will stimulate a couple of people baking, crocheting, the making of jams, coin to get their creative juices fl owing instead collecting, stamp collecting, and so much of being on the streets and if your good more,” adds Tarryn. This means that visitors at your hobby you can always sell your have a chance to not only discover a new products, which also makes it good hobby, they can also start on a new project fi nancially,” he adds. while meeting new people with the same There will also be a raffl e held at the expo, interest. where the proceeds will go to a non-profi t Food lovers will also have the opportunity organisation. to tantalize their taste buds and quench The expo will be held on 14 and 15 July their thirst. “In terms of food we going and local exhibitors are still welcome. The to have lasagne and pastas. We also have deadline is the 12 July 2017 for exhibitors. the pancake man, if you haven’t had any of Entrance is free, and there will be card his pancakes you haven’t had pancakes,” machines available. assures Tarryn. “There’ll be a spit-braai on “We invite all to spend these two exciting the Saturday which anybody is welcome days with us. Bring your family, learn to. We also have craft beer, and local craft something new, relax, come have a locally beer makers that will also be teaching made crafts beer and do something quite us how to do craft beer,” says Daneil mind blowing with your week end ” says excitedly. Tarryn. Sat 13 MOTORS • www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za • [email protected] • 6 July 2017

Your weekly motoring guide 6 July 2017 Bloemfontein Edition Pajero Sport coming in spring

ITSUBISHI Motors South variants will also be available, Africa has announced the Pajero Sport is said to boast Mthat the long awaited "car-like comfort and elegant new Pajero Sport will make its style with admirable off-road" local debut next month, at a yet performance. to be confi rmed but "segment Incorporating Mitsubishi's competitive price". Dynamic Shield styling language, Available in a number of the interior is claimed to feature markets since 2015 but kept high-quality materials and an back due to pricing issues, the ergonomically pleasing design, with Pajero Sport, like its outgoing luxury car levels of refi nement. predecessor, will use the "Mitsubishi is confi dent that Triton pick-up as a base and is the all-new Pajero Sport will fi t expected to be offered with the in nicely with its existing product same all-aluminium 2.4-litre DI-D line-up and customer base, while turbodiesel engine developing luring new lifestyle customers with 133 kW and 430 Nm. its sophisticated car-like driving Linked to the brand's much dynamics, luxurious comfort vaunted, and fi rst eight-speed and elegant style as well as its automatic gearbox featuring admirable off-road reputation," Super Select II-4 4WD with low Mitsubishi Motors South Africa range transfer case on four-wheel General Manager, Matt Campbell, drive models, rear-wheel drive said. Seven-seat Lexus RX and small UX to debut EXUS is reportedly set to unveil an extended wheelbase Lseven-seat version of the RX at the Tokyo Motor Show in November, as well as the much teased UX compact crossover. RX L According to Japanese publication Mag-X, the lengthened RX will sport a wheelbase of 2 790 mm and measure up to 5 050 mm in overall length, some 160 mm longer overall than the current fi ve-seat model. Expected to carry the L designation and rival the likes of the Mercedes-Benz GLS, Audi Q7, Volvo XC90 and upcoming BMW X7, the long-wheelbase RX will be available with a 3.5-litre V6 engine in 350 form, or a 3.5-litre V6 backed up by an electric motor in 450h guise. UX With trademark applications for the names UX200, UX250 and UX250h already fi led, the smallest addition to Lexus' SUV line-up will reportedly replareplacec the slow-selling Auris-based CT hhybridy hatch, and rrideide on the samsamee TNGA platform asa the C-HR.C-HR StylingStyling is expected to bebe heavilyheav infl uenced by thatthat of the UX concept shshowno in Paris last yeyear, with gains in wwheelbase, height, lelength and width llikelyik over that of the C-HR. 14 COMMUNITY NEWS • GEMEENSKAPSNUUS www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za • [email protected] • 6 July 2017 ‘Black tax’ shouldn’t CLASSIFIEDS stop you from saving

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Haaie in Durban 30-17 geslag nie beskikbaar nie en Dean The club has appointed the en dit was so hittete of die Elgar sal die Proteas in Du Serbian coach, Veselin Jelušic, Cheetahs het in die Rosestad Plessis se plek in die eerste on a two-year deal. He has teen die Stormers verras. Die toets aanvoer. started working with the team sege van 40-34 is niks waaroor “Gelukkig is Vernon Philander yeaterday. die Streeptruie opgewonde weer beskikbaar, maar baie Jelušic takes over from the kan raak nie,” val Botterbul gaan van die spankeuse Lehlohonolo Seema, who has been Bester, natuurlik is sy blou afhang. Onthou, ons het net coaching the side on an interim gewaad geklee, met die deur in een spesialis-draaier, Keshav basis since October last year when die huis. Maharaj, en is ook nou sonder Serame Letsoaka was fi red. Nie een van die ander manne Dale Steyn,” gesels Storie Earlier this year the 57-year-old The new Bloemfontein Celtic coach, Veselin Jelušic, with the club’s chairman, Max reageer nie, maar Botterbul Bezuidenhout saam. Belgium, Luc Eymael, was named Tshabalala. The soft-spoken Serbian has signed a two-year contract with the club, voer ’n huppeldans uit. “Manne, dit help nie ons vermy as the new Celtic head coach, with a one-year extension option. PHOTO: BFN CELTIC “Ek dink ons het deeglik Superrugby nie. Onthou, dit is however, ongoing battles with the kennis geneem van ons vandag D-dag vir die Cheethas Premier Soccer League ended vroue-krieketspan in die en Kings asook die Melbourne up in him being ordered back to an one-year renewal option. We are Pretoria Tuks, Vasco de Gama and Wêreldbeker-toernooi in Rebels of Western Force in Polokwane City. just waiting for the fi nalisation of his Stellenbosch FC. Engeland. Die vroue-Proteas Australië. Vandag moet Sanzaar Jelušic previously coached the work permit.” The Northern Irishman said he is het eers met Pakistan se besluit om die reeks met national sides of Angola and Meanwhile, the former delighted to be back in the PSL after afgereken en toe die Wes- drie spanne te verklein tot ’n Botswana. Wolverhampon Wanderers, Jomo a season of coaching in the National Indiese Eilande behoorlik punt kom. Sello Nduna, the spokesman for Cosmos, Orlando Pirates and First Division. met 10 paaltjies geklop met “Ek dink Sanzaar is tussen the club, confi rmed to Voice that Mamelodi Sundowns player, Sammy “It’s great to be back in the PSL, I uitmuntende vertonings deur die duiwel en die diepblou the Serbian tactician has joined Throughton, was appointed as the spent a season-and-a-half in the NFD. die boulers. Ek het deeglik see. Met dreigende hofsake Phunya Sele Sele. new Free State Stars coach. Now I’m back in the PSL and our kennis geneem van Shabnim van die Rebels en die sterk “He joined us late on Saturday and “Special Branch” as he was known target is to stay out of the relegation Ismael (2/16), Marizaan moonlikheid dat die Cheetahs I can confi rm that Jelušic is our in his playing days, has previously zone, because that’s the unfortunate Kapp (4/14) en natuurlik die en die Kings hulle by die new head coach. He has signed a coached Pirates, Black Aces (now situation we’ve been facing in recent Protea-kaptein, Dané van Pro12/14 in Europa gaan two-year deal with the club, with Cape Town City FC), University of seasons.” Niekerk, wat Richie Benaud aansluit, kan die Superrugby- van Australië se internasionale reeks dalk met dieselfde boulrekord laat spat het. 18 spanne voortgaan,” laat Van Niekerk het met haar Stywelip Carrington van hom bybreke 4 paaltjies in slegs 3.2 hoor. Otto, Du Randt tackle Challenge Roth boulbeurte laat kantel sonder “Ek stem saam, Stywelip. om ’n enkele lopie af te staan. Hoekom behou die Sunwolves RUFUS BOTHA on the road. The trail section this sport after school. “I picked up Dit is ’n nuwe wêreldrekord! van Japan hul plek in die [email protected] year is, however, not as seriously weight (over 100 kg) as if it was Vandeesweek moet hulle egter reeks? Die Leeus het pas technical as it was in 2014 and going out of fashion until a fried die Engelse in Bristol pak,” die Sunwolves met 94-7 in Two Bloemfontein long-distance that should be advantageous.” dared me to join him to do the full verander Bontie Bonthuys die Johannesburg afgeransel, triathlon gurus, Hannes Otto and He added: “With temperatures ironman in 2011. I went for it and onderwerp. terwyl Amerika Japan 52-16 Zane du Randt, are off to Roth, rising to 40 degrees, it will be clocked 14 and a half hour which I “Skielik weet ons nie net van in ’n kwalifi serende toets a town in Bavaria, Germany, to diffi cult, but I am aiming for a thought wasn’t too shabby for an die drie boulers nie, maar ons vir die 2019 Wêreldbeker- take part in one of the most time in the vicinity of 11 hours. overweight fi rst timer.” is ook bewus van kolwers soos toernooi in Japan gelooi het. challenging and popular ironman Zane (Du Randt) was plagued by a His interest grew to such an Laura Wolvaardt en Lizelle Lee As gasheer kwalifi seer Japan, distance races on Sunday. couple of injuries, but he is tough extent that he completed eight full en sommer die hele vroue- maar hoekom moet hulle in The race, the Challenge Roth, and if all goes well he should have ironman races in South Africa and Proteaspan. Ek hoop net ons die Superrugby-reeks ten koste is surely not for the weak and a great race as a debutante. His abroad and 40 half ironman races. mans, die Proteas, kan vandag van die Cheetahs, Kings, Rebels Sunday sees the 16th edition natural explosive power could be Otto’s biggest challenge came a af op Lords in die eerste of Force speel?” wil Bontie of this legendary event. It will, in his favour if his endurance is in couple of hours before this year’s kriekettoets teen Engeland verontwaardig weet. for the fi rst time, host the parallel with his power.” half ironman race (29 January) in dieselfde soort spel opdis,” Dit is soos ’n klip in ’n byenes. offi cial European long-distance Otto’s preparation went well. He East London. He received a call praat Oom Sjert saam. Almal lug ’n mening en ons championship of the European completed the ironman in Port at 02:00 the morning of the race “Ek is onrustig. Onthou, die sluit liewer af. Triathlon Union. Elizabeth earlier this year in a that his brother Chris (40 years) Proteas is sonder hul kaptein, Groetnis. The Challenge Roth is considered decent time of 11:34 and that passed away after suffering from by thousands of stern long- placed him among the top 300 motor neuron disease (MND), but distance triathlon lovers as fi nishers out of 2000 participants. he still took part, stating: ”I had to the heart of triathlon. Ironman Although Otto and Du Randt will do it for my brother.” distances are on the cards for be the only participants from the He added that the death of his Follow @Bfncourant Otto and Du Randt in this brutal City of Roses in Roth, 21 other brother is his greatest motivator. and daunting event. They must participants from South Africa will He told Courant that he posted fi rst complete a 3,8-km swimming be in action to state their claim. several photos of his brother on leg in the handmade Main-Donau Otto, who was a cross country the back rim of his bicycle and Canal and then a 180-km cycling runner of note at school stopped that keeps him motivated to give it leg awaits them, followed by a practising and taking part in any his all for his brother. fi nal 42,2-km marathon run. The popularity of the event is of such that it took only 48 seconds after the online entries opened for the fi rst 5 000 entries to be approved for participation. Otto and Du Randt were quick enough to secure their entries. Participants from no less than 62 countries will line up at the start and the spectator tally varies from 180 000 to 200 000 on an Bloemfontein hotshot annual basis. iron man participant, R50 The 38-year-old Otto has an Hannes Otto, will be R80 10km 5km ENTRY FEE taking part in one of advantage over the 31-year-old the most renowned Du Randt. Otto completed the Ironman distance Challenge Roth in 2014, whilst races in the world on 8 July 2017 Du Randt is off to his debut. Sunday, the Challenge Brandkop Conservancy Otto completed the race in 2014 Roth in the town Roth in 11:54:43 and crossed the line in Bavaria, Germany. Reg: 07:00 in the top 10% of all fi nishers. He is standing here start: 08:00 Otto told Courant: “The cycling with the bicycle he will will be on the road and the use in the cycling leg R10 Conservancy Fee scenery is beautiful. What makes (180-km) of the race. it more diffi cult is that the Photos of his brother, Chris, who passed away marathon running distance will in January, can be seen be run over approximately 80% on the back rim of his trail running surface and the rest bicycle. Jelušic new Celtic coach PAGE 15

THURSDAYTHURSDAY 6 JULY 2017 Elgar handed Proteas Test captaincy MORGAN PIEK side and has had good success as a Test [email protected] opener, that is a tough job in this game. “He is going to try and take over and run The opening batsman, Dean Elgar, will with a lot of what Faf has instilled in the become the 12th Proteas Test captain side, but be his own man and try to make since re-admission when he leads the decisions that he feels will be in the best side against England in the fi rst Test. Elgar interests of the team on the day. takes over the leadership role in the side “I’m excited to see what he brings. It’s a with Faf du Plessis unavailable for the big plus for us that we can have another series opener at Lords in London. prospective captain in the group and Du Plessis became a father last week another player taking his game forward too and misses the match due to family the next level of leadership.” responsibilities. Thursday’s fi rst Test at Lords begins at The Welkom-born and raised Elgar has 12:00. 35 Tests to his name and has scored over Proteas captains since 1992: Kepler 2000 runs in the longest format of the Wessels (1992-1994) - 16 Tests, 5 wins; game. Hansie Cronjé (1994-2000) - 53 Tests, 27 The Proteas coach, Russell Domingo, wins; Gary Kirsten (1998) - 1 Test, 0 wins; said that it was a no-brainer to name the Shaun Pollock (2000-2003) - 26 Tests, 14 30-year-old Elgar as the teams’ captain. wins; Mark Boucher (2002) - 4 Tests, 2 “He is a gutsy player. He epitomises wins; Graeme Smith (2003-2014) - 108 South African cricket to the tee. I’m Tests, 53 wins; Jacques Kallis (2006-2009) excited about working with him for the - 2 Tests, 1 win; Ashwell Prince (2006) - 2 next couple of days as captain. Dean is an Tests, 0 wins; Hashim Amla (2014-2016) - aggressive type of personality and he will 14 Tests, 4 wins; AB de Villiers (2016) - 2 The Welkom born and raised Dean Elgar is the fi rst Proteas captain who hails from the Free State since play an aggressive brand of cricket. Tests, 1 win; Faf du Plessis (2016-2017) - the late Hansie Cronjé. Before moving to the Titans in Pretoria, Elgar was a stalwart of Free State and VKB Knights cricket. “He is an experienced player in the Test 11 Tests, 7 wins. PHOTO: CRICINFO Cheetahs to know their fate on Friday MORGAN PIEK Italy, gets expanded. Cup and making them not only players [email protected] The problem for the Cheetahs is that that can play Super Rugby, but Super a mass exodus of players is looming Rugby players – that’s the difference. The Toyota Cheetahs and Southern and it has been confi rmed that the “I can go with Niell Jordaan, Henco Kings are expected to know their wingers, Raymond Rhule and Sergeal Venter, and Niel Marais; there are a lot Super Rugby fate on Friday when Petersen, are heading to the Cape, of guys and even Clinton Swart has the South African Rugby Union while Oupa Mohoje could be joining made a big step up. announces which two sides get the them. “If someone wants to measure us axe. An emotional Cheetahs coach, just on results then we’re really It is expected that the Central and Franco Smith, told Courant that it disappointed, but there are a lot of the Eastern Cape franchise will be is disappointing that they are being sustainable success stories that have the two South African teams that will measured on results. “The only place come from here.” lose out when the Super Rugby gets they get an opportunity is here. Our The Cheetahs are enjoying a bye this The Toyota Cheetahs fl anker, Henco Venter, is one of the teams’ cut to 15 teams. It is believed that slogan says we are the breeding ground weekend and will tackle the Southern true success stories, as is Ox Nche (to Venter’s right). Sadly the future of both these teams lies in of opportunity. We’re always on our Kings next weekend in what is believed Venter will not be playing in the teams’ last Super Rugby match next week after receiving a one match suspension for his red card Europe when the PRO12, which gets way somewhere and therefore, taking a to be both teams’ last Super Rugby against the Stormers. PHOTO: NICOLETTE TALJAARD. played in Ireland, Scotland, Wales and bunch of young guys out of the Varsity games.