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Nkholise (middle) with members of the SA delegation who attended the The World Economic Forum. On the right is Telecommunications and Postal Service Minister, Siyabonga Cwele, and on the left is Deputy President, . MARICELLE BOTHA Nkholise, was selected as one of Her research focused on the bodies,” she explains. would make women feel more the five entrants for this year’s area of application of Additive She further says even though comfortable when considering The World Economic Forum Africa’s Top Women Innovators Manufacturing in the medical additive manufacturing has been a mastectomy. A product which (WEF) on Africa took place Challenge and walked away field, she soon realised the need used in other industries, like car could restore their bodies to in Kigali, Rwanda, last week. with the Africa Top Women for breast prosthesis. Nkholise manufacturing, it is only now what it looked like before the The forum is of the opinion that Innovators Challenge 2016 at is also the founder of iMedTech being applied to medicine. operation,” she says. unless women are to make a full the opening day of the WEF on Group, a company that uses “The question was how to make Nkholise’s products take into contribution, Africa will never Wednesday. That makes her the additive manufacturing to design better medical devices and consideration size as well master the Fourth Industrial top female innovator in sub- breast and facial prostheses for products that could benefit the as pigmentation which is Revolution. This is why it was Saharan Africa. cancer and burn victims. whole field of medicine more established by a colour matching decided to showcase Africa’s The 27-year-old mechanical “It is sad to hear that there are cost-effectively in a shorter programme. Two of the choices very best female technology engineer, originally from Thaba women with cancer who do not amount of time. The demand available are custom-designed entrepreneurs this year. Nchu, did her Master’s degree consider a mastectomy because for prostheses in breast prostheses and implant -based innovator in Additive Manufacturing they do not want to lose a is very high because of the attachments. and entrepreneur, Nneile at the Central University of breast. Meanwhile, the cancer high rate of cancer survival. Technology in Bloemfontein. is spreading throughout their We had to create a product that CONTINUES ON PAGE 2► 2 COMMUNITY NEWS • SETJHABA www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za • [email protected] • 18 May 2016 Africa shows off Bloem’s top female innovator ◄CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 standard in her product range. those innovators who come up The custom implant retained with products that assist their Custom-designed breast breast prostheses (such as the communities. This year she is prostheses are customised custom-designed prosthesis) part of a mentorship programme prosthetics designed and allows the customer to acquire to assist her in realising her manufactured by using a prosthesis uniquely designed dream. With the prize money CAD methods and additive for perfect fit and with exact she won in this competition she manufacturing processes. The pigmentation that resembles is now buying material to start products are uniquely designed the natural skin colour of the producing her products on a by scanning techniques to customer. The implant retention wider scale. capture the anatomy of the allows for the prosthesis to be Anyone interested in iMedTech’s customer. Then the product is firmly attached to the chest, work or wants to get hold of designed to match the exact giving customers the comfort of Nkholise for more information, colour pigmentation of the having a prosthesis as as a can call her on 083-277-1193 person. natural breast. or send an email to nkholisen@ Using her patent registered Nkholise also came third in gmail.com. iMedTech’s website process and implant attachment, the national SAB Innovation will soon be up and running. Nkholise offers the highest Awards. The awards honour [email protected] Former Mangaung Municipality DA councillor Hendrik Minnie tearing his blue T-shirt to prove his loyalty to the ANC, next to him is the former councillor of Mantsopa Municipality, Mohanoe Machakela. PHOTO: MOEKETSI MOGOTSI DA defectors ready to mobilise the ANC REFILWE GAESWE Municipality DA councillors and one councillor from Mantsopa ANC President, Jacob Zuma, and ANC Provincial Secretary, William Bulwane, singing during the party’s provincial The Democratic Alliance (DA) Municipality. Two of the five manifesto launch in Botshabelo. PHOTO: MOEKETSI MOGOTSI defectors in the Free State who Mangaung councillors who have recently joined the African recently joined the ANC, were National Congress (ANC), say suspended by the DA early last Honour for Zuma to address they are all ready to mobilise year for ‘racial lines’ and were for the party, ahead of the local recently found guilty. elections in August. Meanwhile, DA’s provincial This after more than 30 DA leader, , says Free State residents defectors arrived at the Kaizer events that played out on Saturday Sebothelo Stadium in Botshabelo were mere dirty politics as some REFILWE GAESWE hungry but aiming to continue We still haven’t fully achieved with ANC President Jacob Zuma’s people were allegedly paid. delivering services for the country. the freedom that we fought for entourage during the ANC’s Kopane says the DA’s Federal ANC President, Jacob Zuma, said He said the ANC delivered on its and need to work harder to attain provincial manifesto launch. The Legal Commission has found it’s always an honour addressing key targets and is looking forward it. If we don’t understand what DA defectors followed Zuma Tobie and Mpuse Mokone members of the ANC and its to improve its track record. freedom is, then we are likely to along with other members of the guilty of misconduct. Tobie’s supporters in the Free State, the Zuma indicated that local believe that the current freedom is national and provincial leadership, membership has been terminated ANC’s place of birth. government is a very critical complete. What do we understand while they paraded around the and Mokone has been fined and Zuma was addressing thousands layer of government and by freedom and democracy? What stadium. resigned from her executive of ANC members gathered at communities must reject all do we understand by freedom and They were welcomed on the positions. the Kaizer Sebothelo Stadium in attempts of municipalities to turn power in a democratic country? podium by ANC Women’s League “They both violated the party’s Botshabelo. During his keynote into “training grounds for those An election is power and from (ANCWL) Deputy President, Sisi constitution and its underlying address at the party’s provincial who want to possibly run with no it political power is achieved. Ntombela. She told thousands of values of non-racialism. We manifesto launch, he promised the credentials”. Is the political power enough to ANC members, gathered at the already had a problem with the crowds that the ANC will ensure “There is a huge task facing all change the country faster? Who stadium, that the ANC cannot same people as they wanted to that all its councillors hold public branches that we need to ensure is controlling the economy of the be compared to the DA and said divide the party based on racial meetings to address challenges at and be serious that we win the country and its security?” Zuma they were happy to welcome the groups. They’re opportunists. their various communities. elections. We have already asked. DA defectors ‘back home’. The Anyone is free to associate “We are the only party that has a established strong, accountable, During his address, Zuma members publicly removed their themselves with any political proper vision with realistic goals. local systems. A vote for the ANC reminded the crowd that they blue DA T-shirts and were given party of their choice. They’re not Each must work hard to localise is a vote for public participation, needed to renew their partnership pairs of scissors to cut them. Most going to make it in the ANC. We the party’s manifesto so that it accountability and a better life. of developing the country by of them were already wearing are going to win the elections can address specific challenges at We are an organisation with participating in local elections. ANC T-shirts underneath. and will not be threatened by particular places. We have already experience.” “Local elections are important. A former DA councillor from the four people who are unhappy, done a lot since 1994 and we Zuma emphasised to thousands They connect communities. I am Mangaung Municipality, Ernest disgruntled and don’t have moral should always be the first to say of ANC members that the party happy to welcome new members Tobie, sent out a warning to the ethics.” there is still much more that needs needed to be united and remain in the ANC ‘who are from an provincial DA leadership that they Some of the ANC’s National to be done,” he explained. focused as unity. It is very organisation that I don’t know’,” should be scared and prepared. Executive Committee (NEC) Zuma emphasised that the ANC important and the only way for the he added. Tobie says the ANC should expect members who were present at has to win the municipal elections ANC and South Africa to succeed. Zuma said the ANC is the future more new members coming from the rally were , in August convincingly and “Freedom is precious and we and it has fought hard to be where the DA from across the province. , , clarified that in doing so, they will shouldn’t lose sight of it. Freedom it is today. Amongst those who joined the Maggie Sotyu and . prove that they are not power- comes with a lot of responsibility. [email protected] ANC are five former Mangaung [email protected]

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Proud Karabelo Ntipe showing what she can do with this specially designed computer mouse. Some of the assistive technology which will be used from now on by the Tswellang Special School. PHOTOS: MARICELLE BOTHA

051 430 2787 145 Church St, Bloemfontein LAMBONS SELECT Bloemfontein 4 COMMUNITY NEWS • SETJHABA www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za • [email protected] • 18 May 2016 Mmila o moholo wa Botshabelo o bulwa semmuso MATSEKO RAMOTEKOA wa ANC mmoho le mokgatlo wa batjha le bona ba ne ba tswile ka makgalo ho tla Ketsahalo ena e ileng ya bohwa ke moketeng ona. makgolokgolo a baahi ba Botshabelo Thamsanqa Meshack Mfazwe ya e etsahetse ka Labone le fetileng. tsebileng Mokgothu nakong ya botjha Lebakabaka la moketehadi ona wa ba bona o ile a fana ka puo le yena. semetletsa e ne le ho bula mmila o Puong ya hae, Mfazwe o ile a hlalosa ha tsebahalang wa Botshabelo semmuso. Mokgothu e ne e le radipolotiki ya tjhatsi Ace Magashule pela lejwe la sehopotso nakong ya mokete wa pulo ya semmuso ya mmila o moholo wa Botshabelo o rehelletsweng ka radipolotiki wa mehleng Jazzman Mokgothu. PHOTO: MATSEKO Mmila ona o mathang pakeng tsa difeme, ya bileng mafolofolo le ho nka karolo RAMOTEKOA Complex le metsana e mmalwa ya ka hara mokgatlo wa ANC dilemong Botshabelo o rehelletswe ka molwanedi tse fetang mashome a mabedi. O ile a e bile e se lehlabaphio,” o boletse jwalo. Mangaung. wa tokoloho Jazzman Mokgothu eo e tswelapele ka hore, nakong ya bophelo Ha a tswelapele ka puo ya hae, Mfazwe ?E mong wa baahi ba Botshabelo Thabiso bileng moahi lekeisheneng lena ka dilemo ba hae, Mokgothu o ne a ile a kwallwa o ile a hlasimoloha batho maikutlo ha Rampiti o ile a hlalosa hore a thabisitswe tse ngata tse fetileng. Mokete ona o ne o ntlwanatshwana ho lwanela tokoloho a hlalosa hore Mokgothu ya neng a ke taba ya hore e mong wa baahi a fuwe hlophisitswe ke sepikara sa mmasepala nakong ya mmuso o fetileng. Kamora na le tjantjello e kgolo o ile a kgutlela tlotla e tjena. “Ruri ke thabile haholo ha wa Mangaung, e leng monghadi Mxolisi moo, o ile a nka qeto ya ho ya Uganda Botshabelo e se e le mofu. Magashule ntate Mokgothu a ntse a hopolwa. Mmila Siyonzana. Mme maikemisetso a hae e moo a ileng a ba setho sa sesole se neng o ile a hlalosa hore mabitso a sa ntse a ona o jarang makgolo a batho ho baisa ne e le ho fana ka tlotla ho ba lelapa la ha se tsabahala sa Mkhonto Wesizwe. “ Ha tla tswella ho fetolwa mme a rehellwe mabakeng a bona a fapaneng o tla dula o Mokgothu. Mme baeti ba bohlokwa ba ne Mokgothu a ne a ntse a phela, a ka be a ka balwanedi ba tokoloho. Lejwe la le bohlokwa ho baahi ba Botshabelo ka ba kenyeletsa mopremiara Ace Magashule sa dumella hore ANC e be lepatlelo la sehopotso le pela mmila le ile la bulwa ho tseba hore o rehelletswe ka monna ya le ba lelapa la Mokgothu mmoho le ba dipapadi. A ka be a sa dumelle le taba ena ke Magashule a potapotilwe ke ba leloko hlomphehang,” o boletse jwalo. bang. Bomme ba Mokgatlo wa Bomme ha hore ho nne ho bapalwe ka batho. E ne mmoho le sepikara sa mmasepala wa [email protected] SA leading the way regarding caregivers in prison DANE BEISHEIM Skelton says South Africa’s own law provides for children to remain with their In many respects South Africa is leading mothers for two years – but this is not the way with regard to caregivers being cast in stone. If a mother is to be released granted access to their children whilst within a few months after the two-year incarcerated. cut-off date, it may be in the child’s best This is according to Dr Ann Skelton, interest not to impose any separation Director of the Centre for Child Law, at all. “There is a grey area where which was established in 1998 and sentencing a person to prison time is not is based in the Faculty of Law at the necessarily the only option, and in those University of Pretoria. She says although cases it is very important to ensure that there is general consensus that a prison is non-custodial options are used.” no place for a child to grow up and to play, The African Charter on the Rights the early months and years of bonding and Welfare of the Child, Section 30, between mother and child are very contains clauses encouraging the use important. It is in this light that most legal of alternative sentences rather than The Free State Health Crisis Coalition, led by the Treatment Action Campaign, delivered memorandums systems allow for a child born in prison to at the Park Road Police Station and the Free State National Prosecuting Authority last week. imprisonment when it comes to mothers PHOTO: MOEKETSI MOGOTSI remain with the mother for a limited time. of children. According to Skelton, the UN “Since 2007 South African law has seen Convention on the Rights of the Child some developments in this area, in that does not contain such a section and as a Coalition calls for MEC’s head the Constitutional Court found in the result “our cases are being looked at by case of S v M that when considering the other countries because our courts have MOEKETSI MOGOTSI matter but that they would respond to the imprisonment of a primary caregiver said that we will consider the impact on list of demands within the next week. The Free State Health Crisis Coalition of children, the court must stop and children and where possible try to keep He added: “The matter is still under delivered memorandums at the Park Road think about what the impact of that caregivers out of prison.” investigation, so it’s only upon completion imprisonment will be on the children.” [email protected] Police Station and the Free State National of the investigation that we can receive the Prosecuting Authority to demand that a documents.” two-year corruption investigation against The organisation will be presenting a few the Health MEC conclude swiftly. of their issues in a closed session with the The coalition, led by the Treatment Action premier and other heads of departments Campaign, said the MEC had robbed an on Wednesday (18 May) at the Free State elderly lady of a good chance of recovery Legislature. when she was forced to give up her bed The Free State Health Crisis Coalition in ICU for a relative of then Agriculture includes: Childhood Cancer Foundation minister, Mosebenzi Zwane, at the South Africa (CHOC), Freedom of Dihlabeng Hospital in Bethlehem in June Expression Network, Hospersa, Khothalang 2014. Mental Disability, MACUA, Free The TAC laid charges of corruption against State Community Healthcare Workers’ Malakoane in September 2014 after this Task Team, NUMSA, People’s Health incident. The coalition is accusing the Movement, Petsana Residents’ Association, police and the NPA of delaying Zwane’s Rural Health Advocacy Project (RHAP), subpoena – hence dragging out the legal Right2Know, SECTION27, Stars Youth process. Club, Stop Stockouts Project, Treatment PHOTO: SANDRA MULDER NPA spokesperson, Phaladi, said they Action Campaign, and the United Front. didn’t have enough information on the [email protected] 18 May 2016 • [email protected] • www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za COMMUNITY NEWS • SETJHABA 5 Lelapa le sa ntse le hloka bodulo kamora ho tshepiswa RDP MATSEKO RAMOTEKOA

Ho ya ka mme Nongazi Baartman ya dulang motsaneng wa di-F ho lekeisheneng la Botshabelo, o ne a phela ka boiketlo ka hara ntlo ya hae ya diphaposi tse pedi. Ntlo ya hae e ne e se maemong a matle. Leqheku lena le dilemo di 62 le hlalositse hore ntlo ya lona e ne e tsofetse ebile e na le mapatso a tshabehang. Kamehla o ne a dula a kgathatsehile ke tjhebahalo ya ntlo ya hae mme a lakatsa eka a ka kgona ho ikahela e nngwe. Empa ere kaha a sa sebetse a phela ka penshene ya mmuso, ho ne ho le thata ho yena ho ka aha ntlo e tla mo kgotsofatsa. Feela tjhee, ho yena le bara ba hae e ne ele lehae la bohlokwa ho bona. Mme enwa ya dulang le bara ba hae ba babedi, e leng Sechaba le Thabiso, o re selemong se fetileng ka kgwedi ya Motsheanong, ho ile ha fihla banna ba tsamayang ka koloi lapeng ha hae. Mme leha a se a sa hopole mabitso a bona, ba ile ba mo hlalosetsa hore ba tswa ofising ya MEC ya tsa matlo ka hara porofensi ya Foreisetata. Hoba a utlwe ditaba tsa Mme Nongazi Baartman o ntse a emetse RDP eo a hlalositseng hore mmuso o ile wa re o tla mo ahela yona selemong se fetileng mme a diha ntlo ya hae. bona, o ile a thaba haholo ha a hlokomela PHOTO: MATSEKO RAMOTEKOA hore takatso ya hae ya ho ba le ntlo e phethahetseng e tla fetoha nnete. Ho ya ka mosebetsing o moholo wa ho heletsa kajeno, mehatsela le dipula di ikenela ha betheng le mora wa hae ya dilemo di 21 Mme Nongazi, banna bao ba ile ba lla ka ntlo yabo bona. Empa selemo kamora bonolo ka hara mokhukhu oo a phelang ka ha e moholo yena a robala fatshe moo ho hore setsha sa hae se senyane, mme ka hona ho heletsa ntlo, Mme Nongazi le bara hara oona le bara ba hae. Ho feta mona, batang e bile ho le mongobo ka lebaka la o lokela ho etsa leqheka la ho tlosa ntlo ya ba iphumana ba ntse ba dula ka hara lemati la ntlwana leo a le sebedisang ho ho hloka sebaka ka hara mokhukhu wa kgale ho etsetsa e ntjha sebaka. “Banna bao mokhokhu o entsweng ka masenke a kgale kwala monyako wa mokhukhu ona wa bona o monyane. Mme Senne Bogatsu ya ba ile ba re e re kaha ke leqheku, ba tlilo mme a mafome. Mme enwa o boletse hae ha le notlele. “Ke dula ke tshohile sebetsanang le tsa dikgokahano lefapheng nkahela ntlo ya RDP. Mme ba ile ba re ke hore o setse a hlabilwe ke dihlong ka hore dikebekwa di se re kenele mme tsa la tsa matlo ofising ya MEC ya tsa matlo lokela ho heletsa ntlo yaka e dikamore di ho iphumana a dula ka hara mokhukhu re tlatlapa. Jwale ha ke tsebe le hore na Foreisitata o hlalositse hore ntlo ya nkgono pedi e maemong a sa lokelang ho bitswa o tshabehang ke tsela e tjena. O ne a ke tla batla thuso hokae,” ho qetella mme e pasitse. “Mme e hlwailwe hore e ahwe lehae hobane ba tseleng ya ho aha RDP”, ho thabile hahoholo ka kgopolo ya hore o Nongazi. kamora ditekanyetso tsa ditjhelete tsa rialo Mme Nongazi. tla ba le ntlo e kgolwanyane ho feta eo O hlalositse hore se bohloko ka ho selemo sena”, sena se builwe ke Bogatsu. Bara ba Mme Nongazi ba ile ba kena a neng a dula ka hara yona pele. Empa fetisisa ke hore o qobelleha ho robala [email protected] Expert in Africa Studies debunks Mangaung Metro sets record African middle class myth straight on water issues Until recently, think tanks from North This economically-reduced notion of the America, the African Development Bank, class is a sheer distortion. Prof. Melber The Mangaung Metro in the Free “The city’s drinking water complies United Nations Development Plan, and advised analysts to take cognisance of factors State will not impose stricter water with South African National Standards global economists have defined the African such as consumption patterns, lifestyle, and restrictions, but urges communities to (Sans 241) for drinking water in all middle class based purely on monetary political affiliation, among others. continue to use water sparingly in and aspects of water parameters. This arithmetic. One of the claims made in the In his second lecture for the day, Prof. around Bloemfontein. means there are no pathogens in the past is that anyone with a consumption Melber dealt with the topic of “Namibia Municipal spokesperson, Qondile drinking water. The water is tested power of $2 per day constitutes the middle since independence: the limits to liberation”, Khedama, says although the area has before treatment, during treatment, class. Following this, if poverty is defined as painting the historical backdrop against had some good rain recently, the dam before supply and finally tested at monetary income below $1.5 a day, it means which the country’s current government levels in catchment areas are still the tap to ensure compliance with all that it takes just half a dollar to reach the is consolidating its political hegemony. low. Khedama says water restrictions, processes. threshold considered as African middle class. He highlighted examples of the limited which were put in place last year by “This city will, against all odds, Prof. Henning Melber highlighted the transformation that have been achieved since the metro, still stand. He appeals to continue to provide services as disparities in the notion of a growing Namibia’s independence in 1990. residents to save water as enough water expected by its citizens. We are also African middle class in a guest lecture titled reserves are needed. The metro does humbled by the approach by most “A critical anatomy of the African middle not want to run out of water. members of the community by making class(es)”, hosted by the Centre for Africa Furthermore, the municipality enquiries and sourcing for correct Studies (CAS) at the University of the Free has picked up that there is loose information. This move has once State on 4 May 2016. He is an Extraordinary information in the form of a text//social again demonstrated we are serving Professor at the centre, as well as Senior media message making rounds that responsible citizens that are holding Advisor and Director Emeritus of the Dag there is a virus in the drinking water hands with the administration. Hammarskjöld Foundation in Sweden. within the jurisdiction of Mangaung “We are also calling upon citizens of Prof. Melber argued that it is misleading to Metro. “This myth or misinformation Mangaung to ignore such information consider only income when identifying the is perpetuated by bogus propagandists and consider official information as middle class. In his opinion, such views were with the intention of defocusing issued by Mangaung Metro. If there advanced by promoters of the global neo- the city from the sterling work we are hiccups, citizens will be informed liberal project. “My suspicion is that those are doing in providing citizens of immediately,” he adds. who promote the middle-class discourse Mangaung with standard, if not the best “As the city, we are aware of the panic in that way, based on such a low threshold, Prof. Heidi Hudson, Director of the Centre for service,” Khedama says in a statement. that this malicious message has caused were desperate to look for the success story Africa Studies (CAS), Joe Besigye from the This is not authentic and legitimate among citizens of Mangaung. We that testifies to Africa rising.” Institute of Reconciliation and Social Justice, and information and should be discarded profusely apologise for the panic and Prof. Henning Melber, Extraordinary Professor at Another pitfall of such a middle-class the CAS and guest lecturer for the day. with the contempt it deserves. confusion it has caused.” analysis is its historical contextualisation. PHOTO: VALENTINO NDABA 6 COMMUNITY NEWS • SETJHABA www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za • [email protected] • 18 May 2016 Prof. Jansen to step down as UFS rector Prof. Jonathan Jansen will step down improvement of student success and dedicated leader and wish him the best for as Vice-Chancellor and Rector of the graduation rates, the increase in the his future. University of the Free State (UFS) on 31 percentage of academic staff with doctoral “Prof. Jansen was appointed as Vice- August 2016. qualifications, the increase in research Chancellor and Rector on 1 July 2009 He will take up an invitation as a Fellow outputs, the growth in staff diversity, and and his term of office was extended for at the Center for Advanced Study in the growth in third-stream income.” another five years by the Council on the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford 1 July 2014. University in the USA in September 2016. “In the event that the position is not filled The fellowship, which was awarded to by the end of August 2016, Prof. Nicky him earlier this year, is an opportunity On behalf of the Council Morgan, current Vice-Rector: Operations for him to further advance his career as and the entire university at the UFS, will act as Vice-Chancellor an internationally renowned academic in community, I thank him and Rector. The Council will shortly start education. Jansen’s departure is a great the process to appoint a successor through loss for the university, but the Council for his contributions as a national and international search.” Prof. Jonathan Jansen accepts his decision to step down and a capable, energetic and Meanwhile University of the Free State pursue his academic career as well as dedicated leader and wish Vice-Rector, Dr Choice Makheta, has other opportunities, says Judge Ian van him the best for his future confirmed that she will also be leaving the der Merwe, Chairperson: UFS Council, in UFS. a statement. Makheta, who has been serving as “The Council is grateful for the vision Van der Merwe furthermore says Jansen Vice-Rector of External Relations at and the inspirational leadership that Prof. played a significant part in developing the University since 2012, says she had Jansen provided during his tenure at the the UFS as a place where the embrace submitted her resignation in March, and UFS. He has led the university through of diversity and the integration of this has nothing to do with the resignation difficult and complex times – from after the university provide a backdrop of Rector, Professor Jonathan Jansen, the Reitz incident up until the recent for academic excellence. Under his whose resignation was announced on student protest actions. He brought leadership, the UFS made great strides in Monday morning. stability and respect for the university – fulfilling its social responsibility to serve She doesn’t currently have any job offers nationally as well as internationally. the community. He was the right leader at on the table, but says her love for the The Council appreciates Prof. Jansen’s the right time for the university. University of the Free State means she drive to further the academic performance “On behalf of the Council and the entire will always be available to serve the and transformation of the UFS. To university community, I thank him for his institution. this end, he was instrumental in the contributions as a capable, energetic and info@ bloemfonteincourant.co.za Free State Vice-Rector, Dr Choice Makheta

Fetching water has become a daily chore for residents of Brandfort and other higher lying areas of the A resident is washing her laundry in someone else’s yard because they haven’t had water for days in Majwemasweu Municipality. PHOTOS: MOEKETSI MOGOTSI their section. Brandfort residents hopeless without water MOEKETSI MOGOTSI clean. When we came across her, she was what is going on.” Other places where people travel to go in another section of Mountain View where Ratsiu says the municipality hasn’t collect water are the Correctional Services, The water shortage in Brandfort has there is water, washing her laundry inside communicated well about the water Waterworks, and the Municipal House in left residents high and dry for a little someone else’s yard. interruptions and that the distribution tankers town. over a week now. While some areas Local businessman and resident, City Ratsiu, are unable to supply to everyone in need. Matshidiso Secondary School, as well as only receive water interruptions, certain says the municipality hasn’t been able to “In Ward 2 in Mountain View we don’t have WSM Malotle Primary School, have JoJo parts of Brandfort haven’t seen a drop of handle the situation properly. a drop of water. In other wards, sometimes tanks and boreholes to supply students and water for days. Higher lying areas of the “It’s been a long time since we don’t they get water early in the morning or late in staff with water. Majwemasweu Municipality are said to be have water in our township. If we ask the the afternoon,” he added. Other areas receive water early in the the most affected by the shortage. municipality they say they’re just cleaning Ratsiu tries to alleviate the shortage by mornings but then the water runs dry at Leana Pienaar, a resident of Mountain the water pipes. There is no other reason distributing water to schools, crèches and around 08:00. View, says that they are unable to cook or they give us. They don’t inform us about other areas where people need water. [email protected] 18 May 2016 • [email protected] • www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za COMMUNITY NEWS • SETJHABA 7 Entries open for FBI School Chef of the Year competition Thinking you might be the next Gordon Menus must be accompanied by recipes Ramsay or Nigella Lawson? Well, here and photos of the individual dishes. is your chance. It’s time again for young Finalists will be allowed three hours to aspiring cooks to show their skills at the cook their menus. Food & Beverage Institute (FBI) School The 12 top entries from each province will Chef of the Year competition. be chosen as semi-finalists and they will be The competition is open to all secondary allowed to cook their menus at the FBI in schools in the Free State and Northern Cape Bloemfontein. who offer Domestic Science, Consumer Initial judging will be done according Studies, Hotel and Catering and/or Home to creativity, menu design and plate Economics as subjects. presentation. Only Grade 12 learners are allowed to A personal CV, with a ½ page information enter. Learners must have one of the section on the student’s dedication and aforementioned subjects as a major passion for food, must accompany the entry subject or be highly passionate about the must be included. All Grade 12 learners can enter the FBI School Chef of the Year competition. hospitality industry. A motivational letter from his/her teacher An award ceremony will be held at the emailed to [email protected]. A portfolio containing the following for allowing the entry. FBI in Bloemfontein on Saturday 6 August For any enquiries pertaining to this information must be handed in: A three- The Free State finalists will then be 2016 at 15:00. competition contact Lesley Jacobs, course menu (for 3 pax) containing: Starter cooking at the FBI in Bloemfontein on Entries close on Wednesday 20 July 2016. Programme Director of Food & Beverage – vegetarian; Main Course – using pork in 5 August at 14:00 while the 12 Northern All entries must be hand delivered to the Institute at [email protected] or at 082-446- any form; Dessert – using berries in any Cape contestants will be cooking on Food & Beverage Institute, 7 Van Vuuren 9330 or Jarine Mostert, Hospitality Trainer form. 6 August at 9:00. Ave, Groenvlei, Bloemfontein 9301, or / Operations Chef at 082-446-9330. Young entrepreneurs at Nozala eager to learn Young entrepreneurs at Nozala Intermediate School in Phahameng had their first introduction to the world of business as they started a year-long entrepreneurial, financial literacy skills programme. Bloemfontein Courant Voice, with its sister companies OFM and Redstar, has partnered with Young Entrepreneurs (YE) to equip a group of Grade 1s and 2s for future business by helping them start and grow their own micro-enterprises in a fun and experimental way. Young Entrepreneurs teaches children, ages 7-15, vital entrepreneurial and financial literacy skills and helps them start and grow their own micro-enterprises in an exciting way. Programmes are designed to encourage entrepreneurial thinking and spark the entrepreneurial spirit in young people. The YE Foundation is a non-profit entity, established with the objective of attracting donor funding and corporate sponsorship in order to offer entrepreneurship and financial literacy programmes to children from disadvantaged communities. The belief is that youth unemployment, poverty alleviation and major socio-economic change can only be achieved if an entrepreneurial culture is established in South Africa. Therefore, children need to be exposed to entrepreneurship from a very early age and their natural entrepreneurial mindset needs to be nurtured. Organisations like Bloemfontein Courant Voice can play a major role in changing the lives of so many children from disadvantaged backgrounds. Together with YE we believe that we can inspire dreams and empower kids to become the authors of their own destiny. Anyone who wants to find out more about the YE Foundation can contact Danie Jacobs at info@younge. co.za. News from Tswellang School

Sereni T was blessed to be able to provide 94 blankets, with the contributions of friends and partners, to the hostel of Tswellang Special School. Melandi de Jager arranged the donation for Sereni T. Here she is with some of the learners who will benefit from the donation.

Rev. Stephan van Heerden (on behalf of Sorg en Omgee – Klipkerk) and Dr Wollie Grobler (on behalf Dr Wollie Grobler and Rev. Stephan van Heerden also donated special made T-shirts for the “Tiger” of the Klipkerk Trust) recently visited Tswellang Special School. A donation to upgrade and equip a group that performs at the school on different occasions. Here are Jolandi Marias, principal Marlene le classroom was made by Grobler and Van Heerden. Here they are (on the left) with Helena Vermeulen, Grange, Madré Ferreira, Grobler and Van Heerden during a visit to the school and the new classroom. principal Marlene le Grange and Masega Nappie, in the classroom. 8 ENTERTAINMENT • BOITHABISO www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za • [email protected] • 18 May 2016 PENCIL IN 19 May Come and join in the fun at Cubana’s You can be singing with Thursdays with Divine Deejay and DJ Luxus. Bookings are essential. Call 051- 447-1920.

21 May Hlokoza and Absolute DJ can be The Soil seen in action at Cubana’s Amplified Saturdays Exclusive. Bookings are Members of the ever so popular acapella essential. Call 051-447-1920. group, The Soil, are making their way to the City of Roses next month as part of 20 May their #EXPERIENCETHESOIL National Gear up for this year’s TEDxYouth at Tour. a pre-event on Naval Hill. The event The #EXPERIENCETHESOIL National is open to all youth, so spread the Tour, which started on 29 April at Umfolozi revolution! Confirmed speakers include Casino in Empangeni KZN, and The Soil Mbangiso Mabaso, Laura-Jane Watkins will be on stage at Pacofs in Bloem on 25 and Angelo Arendse. It will be from June as part of this tour. 17:00 – 19:00 at the New Education Native Rhythms took The Soil on a Auditorium (University of the Free nationwide tour in 2013, which started the State). Admission: Free, so don’t miss Campus Tour. The popularity of the tour out! soon gave birth to The Reflections Tour in 2014 and was subsequently followed by 26 – 29 May The Nostalgic Moments in 2015, taking House of Prayer for all Nations presents from their award-winning and platinum The Soil group is visiting Bloem as part of the #EXPERIENCETHESOIL National Tour next month. 4 Days of Supernatural Speed selling album. Crusades, daily from 17:00 to 22:00 and This year The Soil, as the most sought-after Sister), Ntsika “Fana-tastic” Ngxanga and disputes, Samkelo decided to leave and on Sunday from 10:00 at the Kagisanong acapella group, is back on the road with its Luphindo Ngxanga (Master P). Ntsika form the contemporary jazz group, The Hall in Rocklands, opposite Roots new offering and Luphindo are biological brothers. Fridge, where he serves as the lead vocalist. Butchery. Brother Benjamin will be The Soil invites interested local vocalists The group’s inception came about in 2003 In 2011, The Soil released its self-titled the host and Bongi will lead the praise (who will be carefully selected) to post when all the members met in high school debut LP, The Soil, which achieved and worship. For more information call their videos on Facebook, singing their during jam sessions. Back then the group platinum status, selling over 50 000 copies. 083-690-3198 or 063-740-5632. Book songs and those of The Soil in order was known as Particles of the Soil and The sophomore album, Nostalgic Moments, for deliverance, call 062-620-0987. for The Soil fans to decide and choose consisted of more than 25 members. As was released digitally on iTunes on 15 Entrance is free. the one they believe is the best to open years passed, some members departed due September 2014. It was made available for for the group. The winner(s) will share to other engagements. In 2010, the group hard copy purchase on 22 September 2014. 27 May the stage with The Soil and also get a was down to four members: Buhlebendalo The album includes guest appearances by Come and join in the party with chance to collaborate with the group on Mda (vocalist), Ntsika Ngxanga (main the Grammy award-winning Ladysmith T-bone’s Birthday Bash Party with one song. Above all, each city and event composer and vocalist), Luphindo Black Mambazo and multiple award- artists like T-bone, Nasty C, Naycha, will have a local act selected to join in (beatboxer and vocalist) and Motif Records winning hip hop artist, Khuli Chana. Castino, Cyclone, Dezperado and the #EXPERIENCETHESOIL Tour. The signee, Samkelo Lelethu Mdolomba, Tickets for this event are available at many more. The event is taking place competition is now open to all Free State commonly known by his stage name, the door for R180. Prebookings are also at Lethabang, Thaba Nchu. Tickets are artists who will join The Soil at Pacofs. Samthing Soweto. Mdolomba was involved encouraged at R150 and you can place your R80, R100 at the door and R200 for VIP The Soil currently consists of three during the recording process of the group’s order by dialing 051-447-7772. The show tickets. Call Jon Thazo at 076-580-8755 members, Buhlebendalo Mda (Soil first album, however, due to contractual starts at 19:30. for bookings. Local writer publishes book in Britain FLAXMAN QOOPANE He added, “The emphasis in my book is also that we ought to always look for a The 24-year-old writer, Philip Vuyo Kaasi, seed of an equivalent or greater benefit from Mangaung, has published his first when faced with failure, physical pain, book, The Power Behind Positive Impact, in unpleasant circumstances and so forth. In Britain. other words, we should approach life with a Speaking to Voice, Kaasi says: “I published positive life stance or a pessimistic one.” my first book in Britain, not because I had The book also wants the reader to head the a lot of money, but because I had that faith fact how blessed and fortunate we all are which is as small as a grain of mustard seed. to be living in the twenty-first century of “Why in Britain, you may ask. I have several unprecedented opportunity. reasons. Let me give you one. Marcel Proust, In 2012, Vuyo published a motivational the novelist, wrote: ‘We must never be afraid article in Express. He says that gave me to go too far, for success lies just beyond’.” him boldness to keep on writing. “The According to Kaasi the book encompasses editor, Jabulani Dlamini, told me the his own journey since he came to feedback from his readers was good and Bloemfontein in 2011. However, it also that it was time for writing my first book,” includes how we do not choose our parents, he concludes. but them being God’s grace to us. [email protected] Philip Vuyo Kaasi has published his first book in Britain.

LETTER I would like to thank the Executive Mayor belts, bags and leather goods by Roseta Letsoaka, were some of the people they will have a negative attitude towards of the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality, Design Leather Products, Leather Empire, who visited the stall of the Mangaung the storyteller. Thabo Manyoni, for enabling me and eleven Goodhope Shoe Repairs and Qoopane Metropolitan Municipality. Lastly, I want to thank the following other exhibitors to participate during the Literary Gallery were on view at the stall of About two hundred learners from different exhibitors who participated: Motlalepule Bloem Show in Bloemfontein, from 27 April the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality. primary schools in Mangaung attended Motlolometsi, Angela Mkhabela and to 7 May 2016. I also wish to thank Anza The exhibition at my gallery offered visitors my storytelling session at Bloem Show her husband Lehodimo, Vuyo Khen, van der Hoven and Teboho Seseane from an opportunity to learn more about South on Wednesday 4 May and on Saturday Boitumelo Khumalo, Keke Motaki, Bloem Show who invited me to participate African writers. The Honourable Premier 7 May 2016. When I narrated different Tshepo Seekoei, Mr Clement and his wife, as a storyteller on 4 May 2016 and also on 7 of the Free State, Ace Magashule, the stories to children during my storytelling Angela Rampai, Jeanette Nogwandane May 2016. Honourable Deputy Speaker of the National sessions, the children became my friends and her daughter, Nthabiseng Thejane, The show was a great success. During the Assembly in Parliament in , and part of me. Through storytelling, Mapitso Ntsane, Stephen Bekker, Nyembe ten days several exhibitions of artwork by , the Honourable MEC of children learn how to concentrate, how to and Kelesia Amos Paulus. I hope we will teacher Keke Mokati (represented by Tshepo Agriculture and Rural Land Development, listen to new stories, and learn new words meet again at the 2017 Bloem Show. Seekoei), Stephen Bekker, Fana Nyembe and Oupa Khoabane, author Siphiwo Mahala, if stories are told in Sesotho or English. Kelesia Amos Paulus, beads and jewellery by radio personality Thuso Motaung, and Children love funny and exciting stories. Regards, Makgosi Creations and Nubia Soul, shoes, Bloemfontein Celtics coach, Serame If a story is boring, they won’t listen and Flaxman Qoopane 18 May 2016 • [email protected] • www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za MOTORS • 9

Your weekly motoring guide 18 May 2016 Bloemfontein Edition Honda updates baby Brio ERE at Autodealer we have Interior decorating quite a bit of experience with The interior has received a more of power but it is keen to rev and it HHonda’s little Brio. After all, comprehensive update with an doesn’t have much to lug around as we had one for a few months as part all-new dashboard that Honda the Brio has a kerb weight of just a of a long-term evaluation. claims is sleeker, with things like shade over 900kg. We found it to be a frugal city integrated air vents and reworked car, which had some questionable air ventilation controls. The Standard safety kit interior colour combinations but idea behind the redesign was to The Brio range gets ABS brakes overall was a welcome addition to improve ergonomics. We feel this with electronic brake force our long-term garage. Now, Honda is something that was needed as distribution (EBD), dual front airbags has released an updated version of we weren’t the biggest fans of the and front seat belts with pre- its small car and here’s what you outgoing model’s interior. tensioners and load limiters. Central need to know… locking and an engine immobiliser New standard kit are included too. Hatch and sedan design updates The Brio Comfort models now Verdict Both the hatchback and sedan, also benefit from the addition of We are yet to drive the updated Brio or the Amaze, as it’s called - have Bluetooth hands-free telephony ,however, upon first glance, it would received design updates. These and audio streaming, a proverbial appear that the revisions - especially include: a new grille and bumper “must” for cars in this day and age. the ones made to the interior - will with reshaped headlights up front, make it a far more appealing product PRICE while at the rear the changes are No changes under the hood to the local market. Brio Hatch 1.2 Trend ...... R144 300 less noticeable. However, keen The same 65kW/109Nm 1.2-litre Brio Hatch 1.2 Comfort ...... R158 300 observers will note a change to four-pot will be doing duty in the Warranty Brio Hatch 1.2 Comfort Auto ...... R171 300 the taillight clusters. The little Brio Brio via a five-speed manual or All Brio models come as standard Brio Sedan 1.2 Trend ...... R157 400 now looks more like it belongs to five-speed automatic transmission, with a five-year/200 000km Brio Sedan 1.2 Comfort ...... R168 600 its rather sveltely-shaped family which is an option on the Comfort warranty as well as a two-year/ Brio Sedan 1.2 Comfort Auto ...... R181 600 members than before. models. The engine isn’t a tower 30 000km service plan. Winter is coming, protect your car ERE are some tips that Charge the battery regularly. Call the AA. If you battery is tread. Some tyres have tread wear WINDSCREENS and WIPERS may help you, and your car, If you normally drive only short dying, call us first to replace it. We’ll indicators in the tread pattern to If your car is parked outside Hnegotiate the winter months distances, or use your car come to you, 24 hours a day, seven show when the tread depth is less overnight, you may have a layer of a little better. infrequently, you may need to take days a week, 365 days a year. that 1.6 millimetres. frost on the windscreen. a longer (one hour) drive each If you struggle to start your In these cases, if the tread Do not use warm water to clean BATTERIES week to ensure the battery stays vehicle, do not crank the engine is level with this indicators, the this layer, your windscreen may Batteries tend to give more charged. Shorter trips, or excessive continuously as this may damage tyre must be replaced as it is crack. Instead use a scrapper (an problems during winter because of idling, is not enough to charge the starter, battery, and other considered unroadworthy. old credit card will do) to remove the increased amps drawn by the the battery, and will shorten its electronic components. Your insurance policy may also the ice. starter to crank the cold engine. lifespan. require that your car is roadworthy Using the air-conditioner to The last thing you want on a cold Switch off before you switch TYRES before you drive it, and worn tyres demist the interior of the car will winter’s day is to be stuck with no on. Switch all other devices in Always ensure your tyres are in may void that condition. also help. Make sure it is clear power to get you moving. To avoid your vehicle off before your switch a good condition, and not worn before you drive. this, ensure you battery is in good the car on. These include the down. Worn tyres are extremely LIGHTS Avoid using the windscreen working condition. air-conditioner, radio, lights, seat dangerous in all conditions, but this As the days get shorter, and the sprayers when driving in cold Check the water (electrolyte) warmers, windscreen wipers, and danger can be multiplied in wet, nights get longer, many motorists conditions as the water from level. Make sure the level is not too demisters. In cold weather a fully snowy, and icy conditions. will leave for work in the morning the reservoir will freeze onto the low (it must cover the fluid plates) charged battery provides less than Check that your tyres are inflated while it is still dark outside and windscreen, and the wipers will not and, if necessary, top it up. Use half of the power than in warm to the correct pressure according they will need to use the car’s be able to clear the ice. only distilled water (water that is weather. to the manufacturer’s guidelines, headlights. Importantly, check the condition boiled and allowed to cool). Avoid Alternator belts. Check the belts as this will ensure optimal road Ensure the car’s headlights are of your wiper blades and replace overfilling and clean any spillage. for fraying or cracking. A loose holding and tyre life. working properly. Also ensure that them if needed, and avoid cleaning Keep the battery clean. Clean the alternator belt is a common is a It is also a good idea to ensure you switch the headlights off when mud and soil from the windscreen terminals with warm (not hot) soapy common cause of battery failure. you tyres are in a good condition you reach your destination as you with the wipers as these can scratch water and remove any acid or dirt Service your car. Poor engine because the law requires it and you may have left them on after the the glass. build-up, which can cause the condition can overload the battery, may face stiff penalties if you are sun came out during your journey. If possible, park your car battery to self-discharge quicker. so ensuring your car is maintained stopped and your tyres are found to Park facing a wall if you can, the undercover at night to ensure your Secure the battery. Make sure according to the manufacturer’s be sub-standard. reflection of the lights will act as a windscreen remains clear the next the battery is secured properly and specifications will extend the The law says your tyres must reminder to switch them off. morning. (Courtesy: Automobile not moving around under bonnet. battery’s life. have at least a one millimetre Association of South Africa). 10 MOTORS • www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za • [email protected] • 18 May 2016 Jaguar to up the pace with F-Pace in comfort. The interior is a blend of premium materials and finishes, attractive detailing with luxuries such as heated, electrically-reclining rear seats, and cutting- edge technologies, incl

All-wheel drive The Jaguar F-Pace’s torque on-demand all-wheel-drive (AWD) system is Jaguar’s most sophisticated system yet. It also has the highest torque capacity. It features advanced, in-house control systems first developed for the F-Type AWD: Intelligent Driveline Dynamics (IDD). IDD preserves rear-wheel-drive agility and handling character but can seamlessly transfer torque to the front wheels to exploit the performance benefits of extra traction, on all surfaces and in all weather.

Engine Engines will range from efficient four- cylinder Ingenium turbo diesels to the powerful 250kW supercharged V6 from the F-Type. Every engine provides an ideal balance of performance, refinement and economy, and meets strict emissions regulations. Together with manual and automatic transmissions, rear and all-wheel- drive configurations, the new F-Pace offers a peerless driving experience and exceptional AKING into account the long Hillclimb last weekend. If you weren’t there concept car on which it is based. The customer choice. relationship between Jaguar and Land don’t worry, we have the need to know. bold front grille and the muscular bonnet Rover it was inevitable that one of hint at the performance potential of the Rivals T Exterior them was going to create a car that would car. Elements such as slender full-LED The F-Pace will go head-to-head with rival the other. The all-new F-Pace is a performance headlights, forged 22-inch wheels and short vehicles such as the Audi SQ5 and the Unfortunately a Land Rover sedan doesn’t crossover and according to Jaguar it’s been front overhang give the car a muscular, yet Porsche Macan and even the Land Rover sound quite right but a Jaguar SUV does. designed and engineered to offer the agility, attractive look. Discovery Sport and Evoque. Official pricing Enter the Jaguar F-Pace, the brand’s first responsiveness and refinement that other will be given closer to the launch date, SUV which was introduced to the lucky few Jaguar models are renowned for. Interior which should be towards the fourth quarter that managed to attend the Jaguar Simola The F-Pace closely resembles the C-X17 The F-Pace is able to seat five occupants of this year. Impressive new Renault Kadjar

JUSTIN JACOBS to customize the colour and look of the display. ENAULT’S rather dashing answer to The cabin is a nice place to spend long the likes of the Nissan Qashqai come trips in; this is made better by the massive in the form of its latest crossover glass roof fitted to my test car. Open it up R and the car feels roomy, which it is. Rear SUV, the Kadjar. They are not all that different though as leg room is ample and so too is head room. they share the same platform due to the The boot is accommodating as well with Renault/Nissan alliance. It also competes about 472 litres of space. Fold the rear with the Mazda CX-5, the Ford Kuga and seats down and that number increases to the Volkswagen Tiguan. Has the new around 1 500 litres. There are also little boy got what it takes to compete in the storage compartments under the boot floor segment? I spent some time behind the for more valuable items. wheel to find out what is on offer. On the road On the road, the Kadjar is similar to the The styling Nissan Qashqai in the way it drives. This Renault claims the Kadjar offers slick is not a bad thing as I found the Kadjar SUV styling with loads of practicality. I must to be relatively comfortable even with its say that as far as the looks go, the Kadjar 19-inch wheels. Sure the performance is a handsome fellow. The front-end exudes from its 1.2-litre turbocharged engine is an impression of strength. The manner in not going to blow you away but the 96kW which the chrome strip continues across and 205Nm does a good job of getting you the LED head lights enhances the visual around, especially when mated to the six- impression of width and contributes to the speed manual. I did find that there is quite Kadjar’s assertive character. Its flowing, a lot of turbo lag on initial pull-away. What’s athletic silhouette is further reinforced more is, the car is really light on fuel. I by the muscular form of its wings. The managed 400km of urban and highway sculpted sides and powerful shoulders driving before reaching half a tank of fuel. also contribute to the overall sensation of Renault has incorporated an eco function dynamism and strength. At the rear, the into the car and a system that helps you bodywork subtly integrates the bumper and monitor your driving style. One can even firmly establishes the Renault Kadjar as a request a few eco tips to better your style. quality vehicle. I drove the new Kadjar all over the place. I drove it on the highway and in town and The interior even on gravel roads to fully experience the My initial impression on getting into car. It’s no Hilux but it has a good amount the Kadjar was that it is comfortable and of ground clearance for your average farm the dashboard layout is eye-catching. The road. I will admit, I found myself being materials used are good quality but not the mindful of those low profile tyres though. best and some plastics feel slightly dated. Now what it lacks in glitz it makes up for Verdict in gadgets. I found the RLink infotainment The Kadjar goes guns blazing into a system easy to use, mostly because it has competitive segment, where many of the similar features to that of an iPad, like cars on offer are very similar. My advice the “swipe” function between different would be to drive a few and see which one menus. It’s not the fastest system but the suits you best. The Kadjar is new and at a SatNav is pretty cool. I also like the digital starting price of around R359 900 you can instrument display; it gives you the option expect a lot of car for your money. 18 May 2016 • [email protected] • www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za SPORT • DIPAPADI 11 Peter Mokaba Stadium to host Nedbank Cup Final

The Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane will host its first ever top flight domestic cup final in two weeks’ time when it opens its doors for the 2015/16 Nedbank Cup final. The Premier Soccer League on Saturday 14 May 2016 confirmed that Peter Mokaba will host the event on 28 May 2016. Kick-off time is at Four Cheetahs on Springbok radar 15:00. Toyota Cheetahs winger, Sergeal Petersen, is in line to become the PSL acting Chief Executive, team’s latest Springbok. At this stage there are four players from the Cheetahs on the Springbok radar. Lood de Jager and Oupa Mohoje Mato Madlala, said: “We are look set to get called to the national camp, while captain Francois excited to be going to Peter Venter’s name has also been mentioned. Petersen has already scored Mokaba Stadium. After we seven tries in the Super Rugby tournament this season. With Bok hosted the 2010 FIFA World great, Bryan Habana, not available for the three-test series against Ireland next month, Petersen will stand an excellent chance of Cup, we made a commitment wearing the famous green and gold. PHOTO: MORGAN PIEK to the football fraternity that we will do our best to utilise the venues that were built for the World Cup and to ensure they remain active. Also, we need to give the people from these areas an opportunity to watch cup final football. The visit to Polokwane is Strong finish important long overdue so we are glad that it has finally happened. We can’t wait for 28 May 2016 and I hope people from Polokwane and surrounding areas will pack the stadium. for Phunya Sele Sele We have often been asked to take a final to that part of MORGAN PIEK Larsen jump ship for the second who is arguably one of the most the top eight. But, be that as it the world and we know that time, after what he labelled as astute and calm characters, was may, Phunya Sele Sele are busy the response will be very The Premier Soccer League (PSL) interference. This was followed expected to produce results. finishing the season as strongly as positive. We would like to will be drawing to a conclusion on by a mini exodus of players, with In hindsight, one has to credit they started it, and that is a positive thank our sponsors, Nedbank, Saturday when all sixteen teams striker Hellings Mhango and Musa Letsoaka for ensuring the team is sign heading into the coming for their cooperation during battle it out for those last points Bilankulu following him to Golden not in the same position as Jomo preseason and their next campaign. the tournament and we look and standings. For Bloemfontein Arrows. The club welcomes Cosmos, Maritzburg United and A 5-0 thrashing of Ajax Cape forward to what would Celtic it will mean ending their Serame Letsoaka as Larsen’s the University of Pretoria Tuks Town, a goalless draw against be a spectacular affair in season on a high as they target replacement in what in effect is a this coming weekend. While the Kaizer Chiefs and a 3-2 win over Polokwane.” a full-house of points against direct swop between Celtic and men in green and white have only Platinum Stars in Rustenburg The Peter Mokaba Stadium Polokwane City on Saturday Arrows. Furthermore, the club’s won eight matches in the league will do Celtic the world of good will be the eighth different evening. It’s no secret that the club chairman, Max Tshabalala, said he this season, they have just lost heading into Saturday afternoon’s venue to host the Nedbank has had a terrible season, which was putting the team up for sale ten times. Eleven matches ended clash against Rise and Shine. Cup final. has been a very disruptive one to and he wants out, only to make a in a draw, and had a few more Unfortunately, a win on Saturday Tobie Badenhorst, Head say the least. U-turn mere days later. results and a bit of luck gone will not see Celtic moving into of Sponsorship and Cause Phunya Sele Sele has seen Clinton With all of this going on, Letsoaka, their way, they would have made the top eight and they will most Marketing at Nedbank, likely remain in 10th, but it will added: “We are delighted to bring continuity to the team bring the Nedbank Cup final and provide a good platform to to the province of Limpopo work from for 2016/17. As they for the first time in the say in the classics - winning is a history of this prestigious habit, unfortunately so is losing. cup competition. The host Getting the team to enter the new city was selected as part of season with a positive frame of Nedbank’s commitment to mind will be one of Letsoaka’s take the Nedbank Cup final most powerful tools heading into around the country, exposing the future. Saturday afternoon’s the biggest knockout fixture match at the Dr Petrus Molemela in local football to fans across Stadium in Bloemfontein kicks off South Africa.” at 15:00. Other fixtures on Saturday Past Venues (All matches kick off at 15:00): 2008 Kaizer Chiefs vs. Chippa United Stadium (FNB Stadium); University 2009 Rand Stadium of Pretoria vs. Golden Arrows 2010 Soccer City (Tuks Stadium); Orlando Pirates 2011 Mbombela vs. SuperSport United (Orlando Stadium Stadium); Mamelodi Sundowns 2012 Orlando Stadium vs. Platinum Stars (Lucas Moripe 2013 Moses Mabhida Stadium); Ajax Cape Town Stadium vs. Bidvest Wits (Cape Town 2014 Moses Mabhida Stadium); Jomo Cosmos vs. Stadium Maritzburg United (Olën Park); 2015 Nelson Mandela Mpumalanga Black Aces vs. Free Bay Stadium Dumisani Zuma of Bloemfontein Celtic and Letladi Madubanya of Platinum Stars during Phunya Sele Sele’s 3-2 win over State Stars (Mbombela Stadium). Dikwena at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg. 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Shimlas winger, Mosolwa Mafuma, on his way to the line for what turned out to be the deciding try against the University of Cape Town Ikeys. PHOTO: THYS LOMBARD/SASPA

MORGAN PIEK when coach Dawie Theron named will be good to develop him with taps into the wealth of experience to keep an eye on, especially speedster Mafuma in his squad to Sergeal Petersen and Raymond Rhule has to offer. “He and I have taking into consideration that The Free State will be seeing don the green and gold. Big things Rhule and all the other wings actually got an identical career path he only started playing in the two of its rising stars in rugby are expected from the impressive that will be playing here. He is an at the moment. He also went from front row recently. Many players representing South Africa next player who has grown in leaps and excellent talent.” Varsity Cup to Currie Cup, to SA who play in the position start month at the World Rugby Junior bounds over the past season. The current Cheetahs speedsters, under 20 and then to Super Rugby playing prop as kids and don’t World Championships which will Toyota Cheetahs coach, Franco Rhule and Petersen, also both and I’m still along that path. He is generally make a switch once be taking place in Manchester, Smith, told Voice that he is represented South Africa at the really like an inspiration. He’s a they’ve completed school. For an England. delighted that Mafuma has U20 level in the World Cup, while humble guy and nothing different, international front rower to start The speedy University of the Free committed himself to Free State Rhule was actually earning the he’s just a cool person. playing in the position the same State winger, Mosolwa Mafuma, Rugby for the next three years. “He champions gold medal in 2012 “When I ask him for advice he says year he start representing his as well as the fairly unknown prop, has come on in leaps and bounds when they won the tournament. things like keep working hard, the country is unheard of. Kwenzo Blose, will be representing and I’m very happy that he has This leaves Mafuma in excellent only way to go is forward and big The 2016 World Rugby Junior the Junior Springboks. joined the Junior Boks. company. things will happen for me, and stuff World Championships will be After being named as the Varsity “We’ve always kept an eye on The player in his turn told Voice like that. He is just a really great played in Manchester between 7 Rugby Player of the Tournament him and I’m glad that he signed that he draws inspiration from both inspirational person.” and 25 June. for 2016, it came as no surprise here for the next three years, so it the Cheetahs wingers and also The prop, Blose, will be exciting [email protected]

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