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SEITHATI SEMENOKANE The drastic life change can be [email protected] Next Chapter founder, overwhelming and has the potential Tshepang Laurence Mahlatsi of causing mental illnesses such as PHOTO: STUDIO M anxiety and depression. “This is where After going through the trials and PHOTOGRAPHY tribulations of the #FeesMustFall Next Chapter comes into play – we movement, Tshepang Mahlatsi (22) found offer structured group therapy and peer himself overwhelmed by his leadership support for each other. We are privileged role and as a result, was diagnosed to have professionals such as Dr Ancel with depression in 2016. The third-year George, a clinical psychologist and senior student studying towards his Bachelor lecturer, willing to assist us and also help of Law (LLB) degree at the University of with our projects. We refer to her as our the (UFS), was then inspired guardian angel,” said Mahlatsi. to start Next Chapter, a programme that Although they are looking for sponsorship, addresses mental health issues among Mahlatsia said he was grateful for the the youth. support he had received from CampusKey “At the time I was the prime of male Student Living, where he resides. They residence, Tswelopele. I suppressed my have taken on the task of sponsoring the emotions in order to assist the other initiative, offering them a place to host residents and students. I also lost valued their sessions as well as assisting them people during this time, which led to an with marketing material. even deeper depression, to the point As the chairperson of Students for Law that I dropped out of law school. I was and Social Justice (SLSJ) at UFS, and suffering from post-traumatic stress leader and founder of Next Chapter, disorder (PTSD). It was all a process of Mahlatsi has a bright future ahead of self-discovery, which came at the wrong him. “I personally feel as if I haven’t done time. I wasn’t prepared for all that was much yet. I want to do more in serving happening to me,” he said. humanity. I live by this motto: ‘I’m not Although he had support at the time, saying I’m going to change the world, but this made him realise that not enough I guarantee that I will spark the brain that was being done or said about mental will change the world’ by Tupac Shakur.” health. “I find that, even today, this To learn more about Next Chapter, topic isn’t broached, especially in black suicide attempts at the university, which that can persuade a person to drop visit Facebook: Next-Chapter or communities. I was motivated further saddened me. The university environment out or lead an unhealthy, unbalanced phone 084-992-7400 or email by numerous actual suicides as well as is not healthy with so much happening lifestyle.” [email protected].

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SEITHATI SEMENOKANE FS Health spokesperson, Mondli [email protected] Mvambi. Theodore Chikuma, Tryphena Kraalshoek and the Save Our Girls workshop participants. He added that the 44 students will be The Free State is expecting a total of here for electives, which will take about 161 students to arrive back in the a month, and they will be doing them Young girls became the country on 18 July 2018. These are at Free State health facilities. “We students who have been studying see these young soon-to-be doctors ‘centre of attraction’ medicine in Cuba over the past few as the backbone of the preventative museum also paid the young girls a visit. years. These students will complete primary health care. This is one of the MOLEBOGENG MALEBO [email protected] Yolanda de Kock, who is their education their final sixth-year studies and their fundamentals of the transformation of officer, said that their role in the initiative integration into the South African our health system from hospital centered We live in a world where the girl child is was to teach the girls how to express health system as part of the Nelson curative to a disease-free preventative often looked down upon or is told to know themselves through visual art. One of Mandela Fidel Castro (NMFC) medical system,” said Mvambi. her place. Fortunately, there are those the well-known supermarkets was kind collaboration programme of the The Fidel Castro who believe in encouraging girls to rise enough to provide soup for the girls. Department of Health. Scholarship Programme is an effort to above their challenges and to become Chikuma mentioned that the workshop The soon-to-be doctors were curb the scourge of scarcity of doctors better than what society dictates. is a great way to ensure that the girls are welcomed last Saturday, 7 July 2018, and medical professionals faced by Local businessman, philanthropist and doing something positive and enriching at a ceremony held at OR Tambo the country. “We aspire to be in the entrepreneur, Theo “Theo King” Chikuma, during the June-July school holidays. He International Airport. They were same league as Cuba with respect to is doing just that with his Save Our Girls previously spoke to Courant welcomed home by ANC Secretary- elimination of diseases. Cuba has no initiative, which is aimed at empowering before the launch of the initiative last year General and former FS premier, Ace maternal and neonatal deaths. They young girls to reach great heights. about his hopes of taking the workshop to Magashule, Minister of Health, Dr Aaron are an envy of the world with respect A workshop was hosted for a group of various schools across the country. Motsoaledi, current FS Premier, Sefora to their preventative health care. Grade 6 and 7 pupils at the Trevor Barlow When asked about the impact the Ntombela, Deputy Minister Joe Phaahla, MEC Montsheng Tsiu is committed to Library in Heidedal as part of the initiative. workshop had, Chikuma spoke about FS MEC for Police, Roads and Transport, ensuring that these students have a job The workshop was held (with the help of how positive he was that they were Sam Mashinini, KZN MEC for Health, Dr when they come back that is why the local farmer and Save Our Girls facilitator, able to achieve what they had set Sibongiseni Dhlomo, as well as Cuban government has been so committed to Tryphena Kraalshoek, to teach the young out to accomplish: “I really think we Ambassador in , Rodolfo ensuring that we secure our investment girls about the importance of one’s accomplished what we intended to do. We Benites Version. in these doctors,” he added. reputation and how to build and maintain already see the girls as leaders and we 117 of these students are in their The Free State Provincial Government, it. The programme featured various see them becoming great.” He mentioned final fifth year. “They will be doing the along with the premier, Sefora Ntombela, speakers, including entrepreneur, Teddy how engaged the young ladies were 18-month integration programme in the are expected to host the provincial home Mhlambi, who spoke about confidence throughout the week. He also spoke about Free State and at various South African welcoming celebration on 30 July 2018 and body image, Ashley Leeuw, a social the importance of empowering the girl universities. And 44 fourth-year students at the Dr Molemela Indoor Sport Centre worker who shed light on the different child, especially from a young age. 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AM Music series will be paying tribute to the late music legend, Luther Vandross, with a musical experience called To Luther with love. The series focuses on paying tribute to music legends, with performances by local artists. Founder of AM Music series, Angelo NEW Mockie says for him, Luther Vandross was one of the greatest vocalist the world had. “I thought this would be a great opportunity for whoever will be doing the vocals to kind of stretch themselves beyond the norm. Luther is one of those vocalists, when you listen to his music, it is smooth to the ear but when you sing it, it’s kind of difficult. Local artists will be paying tribute to the late musical legend, Luther Vandross. PHOTO: The idea is not for the vocalist to sound HTTP://WWW.LUTHERVANDROSS.COM like him but through rehearsals to learn new techniques,” explains Mockie. Music lovers who are looking for a Wayne Louw will be playing the piano, chilled vibe surrounded by fellow music Algey Louw will be on the bass and lovers are encouraged to attend and not Angelo Mockie will be playing the only enjoy the music, but the good food, drums. drinks and great company. The concert will be held at Moods & Vocalist Clint van Wyk will be Flavours on Saturday, 14 July 2018. showcasing his musical range, and The venue will open at 19:00 and he will also be on the keys and guitar. tickets are R100 per person. 4 COMMUNITY NEWS • SETJHABA www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za • [email protected] • 11 July 2018 NPO lends a helping hand at Petunia SEITHATI SEMENOKANE The database of the organisation has numbers, and I was worried if they would And now it’s all sorted because we’ve [email protected] about 800 volunteers, with 352 of them come back,” Maureen Miles, principal of got a male and female at the respective currently volunteering at schools Petunia, said. bathrooms and others patrolling the in Mangaung and about 44 of Ten of the volunteers worked as marshals, school. They also keep a lookout for kids During the March school holidays this them currently volunteering operating the gate and assisting with who are loitering outside their classrooms year, Non-Profit Organisation, Tabogang at Petunia High School in crowd control inside the school. “We without a pass out,” said Miles. Mangau, reached out to Petunia High Heidedal. used to have a problem with smoking at Ten other women keep the school clean. School, inviting learners to its sports “They came in their the bathrooms, dagga and cigarettes. They sweep, wash the windows and clean day, which was well attended by Petunia the bathrooms and at 2 o’clock when learners. In April the organisation decided school ends, another group comes in to to pay the school a visit. sweep the classrooms. Tabogang Mangau is an NPO which Some men and women volunteer in the incorporates sports, arts and culture, garden and have begun clearing a field recreation as well as community where they will be starting a vegetable development programmes. It currently garden, a project initiated by the school. does not receive any funding. Chairperson, One of the volunteers reached out to Remington Louw, said while visiting the Miles and made her aware that they did school he and other members of the not have anything to eat, and she took organisation realised that they could lend it upon herself to help them with a meal a helping hand. from her own pocket. “While visiting schools we realised Miles said that this was a way of bringing that children were not being properly the community into the school. “These developed in terms of physical ability and volunteers are part of the community potential. We then decided we need to and they are part of the school. Even put coaches and sports administrators to they have seen an improvement in the mobilise children so that they can start Petunia High School principal, Maureen learners. engaging in physical development as well. Miles, standing in the school garden In the beginning the kids would tease We also realised that schools needed which is now taken care of by Tabogang them and try to push their luck but now maintenance, cooking, cleaning and most Mangau volunteers. PHOTO: SEITHATI they know they belong with us and they SEMENOKANE importantly, security,” he explained. must respect them,” she concluded. Environmental educational tour held MOLEBOGENG MALEBO This is according to Gontse Sebetlele, [email protected] manager of Rustfontein Nature Reserve. Sebetlele told Voice that they were The Department of Economic approached by an non-governmental Development, Tourism, Environmental organisation (NGO) called Amohela Lesedi Affairs and Small Business (Destea) who wanted to visit the park, so Destea understands that the community has held an environment educational tour at to build the environment and has to the Rustfontien Wild Park on Friday. acquire knowledge, values, attitudes The main aim of the tour was to educate and practical skills to participate in the community and individuals. “The a responsible and effective way. “It people of the community living near is the responsibility of every one to the park don’t always know what is Learners with the managers of Rustfontien Nature Reserve during a recent environmental education tour. PHOTO: LEBAKENG NKABI protect the environment because global going on inside the reserve, so we warming, pollution and many other collaborated with Destea to organise Sebetlele. of both young girls and boys to prevent issues are ruining our environment. the environmental education tour for “We have seen, for example, that the abuse of children, including gender One of the most effective means to preschool and primary school learners people of Botshabelo are not aware that based and domestic violence. promote a healthy environment is from Wards 36 and 37. We know that one needs to have a permit to come “We also dedicate ourselves to develop to give proper education and create if we teach these young ones about the and fish in the park.” he said, children’s physical, mental and financial awareness among the young as well as park and the environment as a whole, According to Palesa Lephephelo, capacities, with particular emphasis the old. Environmental education and they will keep telling others what they Amohela Lesedi is a NGO established on poverty alleviation by supporting protection is crucial for the benefit of have learned about the role that the in 2015, aimed at protecting and and strengthening their skills,” Lesedi both the environment and humans.” environment plays in our society,” said safeguarding the rights and well-being concluded.

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Die dansgroep, Hipnoteez, het Saterdag die skare op hul voete gehad het met tydens die Heidedal Cultural Market se sy Freestyle-danspassies. Elke keer as eerste Battle of the Dance Crews die Visagie op die verhoog verskyn het, het die skare behoorlik gehipnotiseer met hul skare soos een man opgestaan om saam danspassies. te dans. Hoewel die mededinging sterk was, het Zane Muller, stigter en choreograaf van die driemanskap van Hipnoteez behoorlik die gewilde House of Dirty Shakers wat die gewys waarom baie mense hulle as hoofbeoordelaar was, kon nie uitgepraat Bloemfontein se beste dansgroep beskou. raak oor die danstalent wat al die groepe Die groep het agt ander mededingers ore Saterdag ten toongestel het nie. aangesit om uiteindelik as die wenners “Dit was regtig moeilik om ’n wenner te aangewys te word. kies omdat al die groepe hul beste voetjie Van die groepe teen wie hulle te staan voorgesit het, maar Hipnoteez het verdien gekom het, sluit in die ervare Skeem sa om te wen.” Members of Botshabelo Sunrise group who were nominated for a Satma. PHOTO: LEBAKENG NKABI Dankie, wat al verskeie groot toekennings Muller is as beoordelaar bygestaan deur soos die Golden Bean gewen het, Proj3tz, die bekende Heidedalse sanger, Wenuf wat verlede jaar ’n finalis in Break da Beat Ontong, wat ook as seremoniemeester op SABC2 was, die talentvolle Jokers en opgetree het. Sunrise nominated die opwindende nuwelinge, Immortals. Skeem sa Dankie het die tweede plek Die verrassing van die dag was die behaal en Sasie Visagie die derde plek. for a Satma individuele danser, Sasie Visagie, wat [email protected] LEBAKENG NKABI [email protected] World Cup has ended. Pheniase Mehlwana says their last The Botshabelo-based Isicathamiya performance was at a Free State Cheetah group, Sunrise, has been nominated for match at the Toyota Stadium. the forthcoming South African Traditional “It was a great opportunity for us to Music Awards (Satma) in the category perform in front of a different crowd. We Best Traditional Album. are very grateful for the support that the The group started in 2003 and its people of the Free State have shown popularity has grown ever since. The us over the years and we would like to members have been touring in South encourage them to vote for us in this Africa as well as in Russia. year’s Satma Awards.” They have performed at different Mehlwana also encouraged the youth to universities in Russia and are also take good care of their talents “because expected to return to the country for more talent and education are one thing and Beoordelaars Zane Muller (middel, agter) en Wenuf Ontong (heel regs) saam met die lede van die performances once the 2018 Fifa Soccer they can never be separated”. wengroepe, Hipnoteez, Skeem sa Dankie en Sasie Visagie. In die middel is die Mej. Heidedal Cultural Market, Lindsey van Wyk, wat die kompetisie gereël het. FOTO: PIERCE VAN HEERDEN NEWS Learners reach out to men’s shelter JERETHA OOSTHUIZEN [email protected]

The winter is upon us and we don’t always realise that there are individuals out there who need our help with just a warm blanket or simply a cup of soup to keep them warm. Hakirah Bosch and friends from Navalsig School’s focus for the June holidays is to reach out and help others. The learners were tasked with charity work during the holidays. They identified On the left is Hakirah Bosch along with family and men from the shelter, enjoying a cup of hot soup and a vetkoek. a men’s shelter situated in Hilton. Bosch said that she was never aware of the the shelter and hand out some soup people who opened their hearts to us,” including food, blankets, clothing, pain and heartache that men go through, and vetkoek. he said. cleaning aid and toiletries. Feel free to since society does not actually pay much Vic Steenkamp, who is in charge of the “The men are even willing to work if contact Vic at 063-131-9514. “Some attention to men. ‘I was really touched shelter, tries to provide a home with someone is able to offer them a piece of the men once had a perfect life, with by some of the stories that the men told food and clothing to the homeless, but job related to making furniture, painting a perfect job and a perfect family, but us,” she said. Bosch asked her family the need is so great and there is no and building,” Steenkamp said. with life being so unpredictable, some members to assist her to spend time at funding. “We are really grateful to these Donations will also be gladly accepted, of them have lost everything.” Celebrate Mandela Day with a book or two SEITHATI SEMENOKANE for adults and caregivers to help pass of over “To celebrate what would have been [email protected] these values on to children, and was 1 000 reading clubs. Each of the his 100th birthday, we at Nal’ibali made possible through a collaboration three stories comes with activities would like to remember the values Nal’ibali will be commemorating with local publisher, Heartlines. and talking points about the values uTata Madiba stood for and help the centenary celebration of Nelson The stories titled Topo’s Tree House, they focus on to help parents and ensure these values are passed on to Mandela’s birthday by highlighting Bear’s Haircut and The Small Seed are caregivers engage their children our children. Children are the future. some of the values he embodied available from Nal’ibali’s website in around these important principles. Let’s continue to spark their potential through sharing a special series of English, isiXhosa, isiZulu and Afrikaans Nelson Mandela once said: “There can through the power of storytelling and three children’s stories. The stories for the week of Mandela’s birthday. be no keener revelation of a society’s reading,” concluded Nal’ibali Managing focus on honesty, compassion and They will also be shared among soul than the way in which it treats its Director, Jade Jacobsohn. forgiveness and are an effective way children in Nal’ibali’s national network children.” 6 MOTORS • www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za • [email protected] • 11 July 2018

Your weekly motoring guide 11 July 2018 Bloemfontein Edition Refreshed Mini arrives in South Africa MILES DOWNARD INCE its introduction in 1959, the Mini has become somewhat of a global icon, Sand it’s easy to see why. It was a no fuss, no frills little car which gave the British public a much needed alternative during the economic downfall of the time. Since then, Mini has enjoyed huge success, even more so after BMW bought the naming rights and established the Mini brand in the early 2000s. Having re-established the brand’s model line- up and positioning, BMW is now able to focus on making the Mini better than ever, which it did by unveiling the revised model back in January. Now available on local soil, I had the opportunity to get the behind the wheel during the model’s recent launch in . The looks wheels, sportier, more aggressive bumpers, a Under the bonnet pops and bangs for added fun. Whereas the original Mini was simple and larger roof spoiler and dual exhaust outlets. A big change from the previous Mini, In addition to the hatch, the Mini Convertible small, the BMW iterations have been the Interior updates and for the entry-level One model, is a new benefits from the same updates both inside opposite, yet without losing the spirit and When getting into the updated Mini, you turbocharged 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol and out, but seeing as the temperature in character that made Alec Issigonis’ creation an will be forgiven for thinking that not much has engine instead of the old 1.2 that makes 75 the Mother City was some 12 degrees and instant icon. changed and that’s okay because on initial kW/190 Nm. incredibly icy, I decided to decline in giving it This new model not only enhances that view, it looks unchanged. Only once I started For Cooper models though, this engine some stick. cheeky character, but also highlights the fact looking did I notice a redesigned gear lever, has been keep retained albeit with outputs Verdict that it is still very much a British car. Take the which is connected to a new seven-speed dual- of 100 kW/220 Nm. This equates to a rather After a quick blast along the iconic Cape new rear tail lights for example, which feature clutch gearbox available on both the Cooper entertaining driving experience highlighted coast-line in both the three-and five-door a Union Jack design that illuminates when and Cooper S. by the car’s eagerness to be thrown around Cooper and Cooper S models, it became clear the lights are on. The rest of the changes are You also get a new steering wheel, choice of the corners. It won’t blow your mind but with Mini has firmly established itself as BMW’s small and consist of new, Matrix headlights new trim pieces and colours and an updated a claimed fuel consumption of 5.0-litres/100 youth filled brand. The cars are fun, have quirky with optional full LEDs, new alloy wheels and a instrument cluster and revisions to the km, it won’t ruin you at the pumps either. design elements but fundamentally maintain restyled Mini corporate logo. circular infotainment system. As for the overall The Cooper S on the other hand features that German engineering which gives the Cooper vs. Cooper S design, not much has changed. It remains a 141 kW/280 Nm 2.0-litre turbocharged brand a premium allure. I will admit though As before, the Mini Cooper is the people’s fairly spacious up front and if you opt for the engine, which does tend to offer more thrills that the three-door, despite its tiny boot, Mini while the Cooper S is for those who want five-door model, spacious at the rear as well. I per 1000 rpm than its three cylinder sibling. remains the quintessential Mini and will likely to go everywhere fast. The Cooper features could definitely feel that BMW quality coming It felt really good through the corners, with be the model purchased the most. Of course, subtle sporty elements with iconic MINI design through and much of the switchgear is lifted sharper handling thanks to the sportier that purchase comes at a premium, and a elements. The S model builds on that with larger from BMW models. suspension and a cheeky exhaust note which rather hefty one as well.

New Jeep Wrangler goes European LTHOUGH Jeep revealed the new North option of being fitted with 32-inch BF Goodrich TFT instrument cluster display and dual USB a mild-hybrid setup, the four-cylinder petrol American spec, JL Wrangler, towards the Mud-Terrain tyres, although wheel sizes range ports. churns out 200 kW/400 Nm, while certain Aend of last year, parent company, Fiat- from 17-inch polished alloys for the Sport, The Wrangler’s selectable four-wheel drive markets will also get the 3.6-litre Pentastar Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), has now unveiled 18-inch alloy or uniquely finished rims on the system has also made in to Europe, with V6 that makes 210 kW/347 Nm. While the European spec model likely to make its way Sahara to 17-inch painted alloys on the Rubicon the Sport and Sahara models getting the unconfirmed, the Grand Cherokee’s 177 to South Africa. with an optional black polished finish. standard Command-Trac system, while the kW/600 Nm 3.0-litre turbodiesel V6 is also Visually, the European JL differs little from its A total of 10 new colour options will be off-road focused Rubicon boasts the Rock-Trac slated for a possible reveal albeit only in US sibling on first glance, although it does get offered, namely Black, Bright White, Billet Silver setup with Tru-Lock electronic front and rear 2019. the option of two roofs; a zipper-less soft-top Metallic, Granite Crystal Metallic, Sting Grey, differentials and heavy duty Dana 44 front and A further change for the Wrangler is that it and a three-panel removable hard top available Punk’n Metallic, Mojito, Hellayella, Firecracker rear axles allowing for a wading depth of 76mm will not be offered with the six-speed manual in either the specific body colour or black. Red and Ocean Blue. and ground clearance of 250mm. gearbox as in the United States, with all Depending on the market, the JL will be While still riding on a ladder-frame chassis Available in both three-door and five-door models being fitted with the new ZF-sourced sold in Sport, Sahara and Rubicon trim levels, frame but with extensive use of lightweight Unlimited bodystyles, the Wrangler’s biggest eight-speed automatic ‘box in place of the old with an optional Overland pack for the Sahara materials to cut weight by up to 91kg, the difference over its States-side cousin lies Mercedes-Benz supplied five-speed. adding 18-inch alloy wheels, body coloured Wrangler’s biggest upshot is a completely new underneath the bonnet, where the existing With production having already started at grille, detailing and headlight bezels, Overland interior, not only featuring upgraded materials 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol, dubbed Hurricane, FCA’s North Toledo Plant in Ohio, sales of the logos, a body coloured hard spare wheel cover and a new design, but also a choice of three will be joined by a Fiat-sourced 2.2-litre Multijet Wrangler in Europe will start in September and LED lights. UConnect infotainment systems (five-inch, turbodiesel producing 147 kW/450 Nm. with South Africa likely to follow soon after. As in the US, the Euro-spec Wrangler has the seven-inch and 8.4-inch), a 3.5 or seven-inch Equipped with a 48-volt electric motor for 11 July 2018 • www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za • [email protected] SPORT • DIPAPADI 7 A bridge too far for the Free State XV MORGAN PIEK all three tries and slotted a penalty. [email protected] In the second stanza and Carel-Jan Coetzee, who both scored a The Toyota Free State XV were knocked try during their 26-20 win over Western out the SuperSport Rugby Challenge on Province a week prior, dotted down again Saturday after losing 27-14 to the Tafel for the Free State. Ernst Stapelberg Lager in Kimberley. managed to convert both tries. Free State missed an earlier opportunity The only points in the half came via to get the visitors on the board, when courtesy of a second Whitehead penalty. Benhard Janse van Rensburg missed his The Griquas will now travel to penalty attempt on goal. Oudtshoorn this week where they will For the remainder of the first half it was tackle the in the final all Griquas who raced to a 24-0 at the Last year the Griquas were beaten by break. Western Province in Cape Town during The captain, Peter van Vuren, the the inaugural tournament. hooker, Khwezi Mkhafu, and winger, Kyle The final at the Bridgton Sports Grounds MORGAN PIEK The victorious 2018 Kovsies Tennis team - The USSA title has belonged to the team for the past 11 Steyn, also crossed the whitewash, while will be played on Sunday afternoon, with [email protected] years. In 2007 and 2008 the women won the tournament and in 2009 the men. From 2010, the the flyhalf, George Whitehead, converted tournament was changed to combine teams and since then Kovsies have won the tournament every kick-off at 14:30. year. Kovsie Tennis wins for 11th straight year

MORGAN PIEK Kovsies made light work of the singles and [email protected] virtually assured their spot in the final by claiming a 7-1 victory in that particular The annual University Sport South Africa event. This eased the pressure as they (USSA) Tennis Tournament was hosted needed just a single win from their six in Bloemfontein last week, and it was remaining games to win the tie. The tie the home-side, the University of the Free lasted for just one more game when they State, who were left smiling after a week knocked the team from the Cape out of gruelling and thrilling tennis. during the first match of the women’s A total of 18 teams from 15 different doubles. tertiary institutions from across the country On Friday Kovsies were up against the competed in the tournament, which was University of (Tuks) in the final of played across an A and a B division. USSA for second year running. It was a The hosts, Kovisie Tennis, were in Pool A virtual repeat of the semi-final when they of the A sections along with their fierce raced to a 7-1 victory in the singles. This rivals, North West University (Pukke), time it was the men’s doubles team who Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) claimed a win in the very next time for the A year ago the Toyota Free State XV were knocked out of the SuperSport Rugby Challenge with a 24-0 defeat to Western Province in the quarter-finals. Despite having won double their games in their group and University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN). side from Bloemfontein to be crowned as stage this time around, the young side were simply out gunned by Griquas in the semi-finals. The first three days the teams played a the champions for an 11th year running. PHOTO: MORGAN PIEK round-robin in the various pools. Kovsies Arne Nel, Cornelius Rall, Ruben Kruger, topped their pool after beating each of Lienke de Kock and Reze Opperman their three opponents. were included in the USSA Tennis Squad The tournament reached its end by that will attend training camps and play Thursday as it was time for the semi- tournaments in preparation for possible finals, where Kovsies were up against the participation at the World Student University of Stellenbosch (Maties). The Universiade in Italy during July 2019. The total of 14 matches were to be contested Kovsie Tennis coach, Marnus Kleinhans, in the tie, which included four men’s and manager, Janine de Kock, were singles, two women’s singles, two men’s also named as coach and manager for doubles, two women’s doubles and two the team to possibly participate at the mixed doubles match. Universiade next year.

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Elandré Hugget, Oupa Mohoje, Aidon the franchise for the past few years, has There is a still a long way for the franchise Davids, , , Louis extended his contract until at least the to go to replenish their player stocks, Fouché, William Small-Smith, , end of October 2019. however, retaining the services of the Rabs Maxwane, Malcolm Jaer, Ernst The strong ball carrier, who only turns strong running front-rower is good news. Stapelberg, Rudy Paige, , 23-years on the 23rd of July, made his Players who have already and will be Tertius Kruger, , Zee Springbok debut last month when he joining the Cheetahs in the coming Mkhabela, Benhard Janse van Rensburg, featured in the one-off Test against Wales, months include the flyhalves, Tian Niell Jordaan, Ali Mgijima, Junior which was played at the Robert F. Kennedy Schoeman and Louis Fouché, who have Pokomela, , . Stadium in Washington DC, USA. both already reported for duty. The former 2018 Fixtures: Nche was linked with a move to the Junior Springbok and Bayonne loose- Friday, 17 August: in , however, the Cheetahs forward, Aidon Davis, is also already 19:00 – Toyota have confirmed that the player will training with the team. Furthermore, the v Blue (Toyota Stadium, remain with them for now. It had come NWU Pukke and lock, Walt Bloemfontein) to the attention of Voice that while there Steenkamp, will link up with the Cheetahs Saturday, 25 August: were other franchise and overseas clubs as from 1 November. 17:15 – Western Province v interested in the services of Nche, he The Springbok scrumhalf, Rudy Paige, is at Toyota Free State Cheetahs was heavily linked with the team from the team on a short term deal, however, (Newlands, Cape Town) KwaZulu-Natal in order to replace the he has expressed his interest at staying at Saturday, 1 September: 17:15 – Griquas v Toyota Free State veteran Springbok loosehead, Tendai the Cheetahs. 17:15 – Toyota Free State Cheetahs v Cheetahs (Tafel Lager Park, Kimberley) “Beast” Mtawarira. More player announcements are expected Sharks (Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein) Saturday, 22 September: It comes as good news for the Free State in the coming weeks. Saturday, 8 September: 15:00 – Toyota Free State Cheetahs v following the recent player exodus at the Meanwhile, the Cheetahs have turned 17:15 – v Toyota Free State Pumas (Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein) conclusion of the Guinness Pro14. their focus to the Currie Cup, which kicks Cheetahs (Ellis Park, Johannesburg) Saturday, 20 October: Semi-finals A total of 13 players had left the franchise off on 17 Augustus, and the Pro14, which Saturday, 15 September: Saturday, 27 October: Final Jigsaw FC wins Ward 37 soccer tournament LEBAKENG NKABI Botshabelo youth, kick-started on Friday beating Kalahari FC 5-2. Tshidiso Molutsi, Jigsaw FC manager, told [email protected] 22 June 2018. In the final game, Jigsaw was up against Voice: “We would like to thank the ANC Jigsaw Football Club won the annual ANC The battle for the third place was between Conversation. Jigsaw, who as the host for making sure that these young people Winter School Soccer Tournament, which Kaizer 12 and Kalahari. Both teams in this team, showed their intentions by half time have something to do during the mid-year came to end on Saturday 7 July 2018 at entertaining game started like a house when they went to the break leading by school holidays. This is a great victory the Brazil soccer ground in U-section in on fire. In the first 30 minutes of the 3-0. for us because will be able to play at the Botshabelo. game both teams scored, bringing the This is an important victory for Jigsaw annual Ba2cada Soccer Tournament. For The tournament, which is aimed end-result to a 1 all draw. This resulted in because it is the first time they took part the past two years we were struggling to at eradicating gangsterism among a penalty shootout, which saw Kaizer 12 in the soccer tournament. raise funds in time.”

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