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LENTSWE LA BATHO • VOICE OF THE PEOPLE WEDNESDAY 23 MAY 2018 FREE Alarming questions on ANC FS conference PULANE CHOANE the date, time and venue of the conference must Questions on the ANC in the Free State’s be announced within a Provincial Elective Conference (PEC), which reasonable time frame. was held this past weekend, have surfaced “They did not use any following reported threats of court action from current audits, they did a group of disgruntled members who say the not call Branch General conference was not legally convened. Meetings (BGMs) and Rumours have been doing the rounds alleging they behaved as though that the delegates at the conference were the conference was a carefully chosen and there was no voting – resumption of last year’s only nominations based on names already nullifi ed conference Questions have been raised on the newly elected ANC leadership in the Free State having been elected given and the seconding of these nominations, when the court specifi cally on Saturday at the Provincial Elective Conference (PEC) in . From the left are Sefora which according to these rumours, explains said they must hold a new conference Ntombala (Treasurer), William Bulwane (Deputy Chairperson), Sam Mashinini (Chairperson), Paseka Nompondo (Secretary) and Mamikie Qabathe (Deputy Secretary). PHOTO: MARK STEENBOK why some positions were uncontested. altogether,” said veteran ANC member, Ike Furthermore, it is alleged that no up-to-date Moroe. were able to hold successful BGMs and Meanwhile, Hano Bekker, the attorney who membership audits were either completed nor Last year, just days before the party’s yet, the conference still went ahead, despite represented the ANC group in the province distributed to structures for them to comment 54th national conference at Nasrec, the pending issues with the remaining 9 who took the ANC to court over last year’s on these reports, as per the criteria ANC Bloemfontein High Court ruled that the branches. provincial conference, confi rmed that he Secretary-General, Ace Magashule, had set conference the ANC Free State had convened While Moroe did not confi rm or deny has received instructions to prepare the fi le, out in a letter he sent earlier this month to the earlier was unlawful and set aside the whether or not the displeased group intends however, he was unable to divulge further provincial secretaries and National Executive conference results, which had re-elected to take ANC Free State to court, he stated that information as he said he was waiting for Committee (NEC) convenors in provinces and Magashule as the provincial chairman. the group welcomes any such action by any further instructions from his representative regions. The court also found that the 14 branches member of the party who is in good standing. group. Other criteria Magashule mentioned in the that had participated at the conference were He further stated that he and other Voice could not reach ANC Free State letter include the fact that disputes must be not properly constituted and ordered that representatives would soon be taking their spokesperson for comment on these questions dealt with and reports of this must be fi led. they had to be re-run and re-convened before concerns to the party’s headquarters, Luthuli and the party’s statement on the threats of a Branches’ general meetings (BGMs) also have another provincial election was held. House, for the attention of the NEC or senior court challenge from the group. to be held before the conference is held and Moroe said that only 5 of the 14 branches offi cials in the party. [email protected] 2 COMMUNITY NEWS • SETJHABA www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za • [email protected] • 23 May 2018 Opkomskliniek word uiteindelik opgradeer JERETHA OOSTHUIZEN pyplyn is. in die kliniek kan inbreek. Daar “Ons het reeds verskeie sal ook drie permanente mobiele Na jare van vele klagtes uit die vergaderings gehad. Die volgende klinieke wees sodat diens vinniger gemeenskap oor swak diens en ’n vergadering is op Donderdag 31 gelewer kan word. tekort aan behoorlike infrastrukuur Mei. Ons sal dan die kontrakteur “Vir die tyd wat die kliniek onder by die Opkomskliniek in Heidedal, ontmoet wat die bouprojek gaan konstruksie is, sal daar mobiele gaan die kliniek uiteindelik aanpak,” sê De Bruin. klinieke aan inwoners beskikbaar opgeknap word. Die projek sal bestaan uit die gestel word. Vroue sal na die Volgens die DA-raadslid van sloping van die huidige gebou Pelonomi-hospitaal kan gaan vir Wyk 47, John de Bruin, gaan die op die perseel. Die struktuur sal papsmere,” sê de Bruin. Die DA-raadslid van Wyk 47, John de Bruin, staan voor die Opkomskliniek wat nie in ’n goeie toestand is nie en een van die dae afgebreek en oorgebou ou kliniek binnekort heeltemal dieselfde bly, maar alles gaan As die beplanning goed verloop, word om beter en veiliger dienste aan inwoners te verskaf. FOTO: PIERCE platgevee word om plek te maak vir opgegradeer word. Binnekant behoort die sloping van die kliniek VAN HEERDEN ’n splinternuwe kliniek wat beter sal dit weer splinternuut lyk. Die binne die volgende maand te in die gemeenskap se behoeftes dak sal ook nie meer uit gewone begin. Die projek sal sowat agt Norman Doubell-saal vergader sake met die herbou van die sal voorsien. De Bruin het gister dakteëls bestaan nie en sal gebou maande duur. Daar word versoek wanneer daar besluit sal word Laerskool Joe Solomon sal ook eksklusief aan Voice bevestig dat word met gietyster en sink wat dit dat alle belanghebbendes volgende oor ’n bestuurskomitee vir die bespreek word. die herbou van die kliniek in die sal beveilig en verhoed dat mense week Woensdag, 30 Mei, by die kliniekprojek. Die stand van [email protected] Help athlete run for a worthy cause PULANE CHOANE

Earlier this year Courant reported on the Kasi Health and Fitness Club, which was started by Pinkie Taunyane, a local athlete in Bloemfontein. Taunyane reached out to Courant once more, this time with the hope that Bloemfontein’s good Samaritans would help her in gathering funds so she can participate in the ELB Taunyane earlier on this year at the Two Oceans Washie Marathon, which will take place in Marathon, which she ran in under an impressive 6 hours, thereby receiving a bronze medal. Free State Youth Orchestra. PHOTO:FACEBOOK the Eastern Cape in July. “I would humbly like to request sponsorship her boyfriend or intimate partner, as we have from a company or individual towards the seen with these killings,” Taunyane says. Free Opera Gala this weekend registration, transport, and accommodation. She, therefore, requests that willing patrons I would really like to participate, however, help her raise the R907 novice registration The Free State Youth Orchestra (FSYO) is Choral music plays a huge role in uplifting owing to lack of funds, I will be unable to do fee needed to participate as well as the hosting an Opera Gala on Saturday, 26 May communities, thus these concerts are a it on my own,” Taunyane told Courant in an accommodation and transport. at Pacofs’ André Huguenet Theatre from public outreach initiative by the Free State interview. If all goes well and she receives the donations 19:00 and on Sunday, 27 May at 15:00 at Symphony Orchestra in collaboration She would use her own funds, however, she as she hopes to, she will run a grueling 160 the Mandela Hall, UFS Qwaqwa Campus. with the Odeion School of Music at the has just come back from running the Two kilometres over 26 hours from 17:00 on 27 Admission to both concerts is free. University of the Free State. The FSSO Oceans Marathon and soon also intends on July until 19:00 on 28 July. The concerts will be conducted by strives to create a learning experience that running the Comrades Marathon. She will join her partner at the Kasi Health Alexander Fokkens, and feature the fi nest will give orchestral and vocal students Should she be able to participate in the ELB and Fitness Club, Nkosinathi Singonzo, who of Odeion School of Music vocalists, the opportunity to perform professionally, Washie Marathon, she would like to use will also run the marathon. The marathon will the OSM Stimmen Choir, together with contributing to their artistic development, the race to raise awareness on the ongoing be held at the Cathcarth Country Club in the the talented UFS Qwaqwa Choral Choir. promoting social cohesion and femicide wave which has made news over Eastern Cape. The programme includes the fascinating simultaneously reviving the local classical the killings of women like Karabo Mokoena To contact Taunyane and discuss with her the Coriolanus Overture by Beethoven and music scene by inciting public interest. who were brutally killed by their boyfriends. terms of the sponsorship as she runs for her Verdi’s Prisoners and Anvil choruses. The The concerts are supported by the National “I have noticed that many of these killings are life to promote a worthy cause, contact her on orchestra will also perform other popular Lottery Commission, and for more in and as the parent of a twenty-one- her cell at 073-451-9153. Alternatively, she excerpts from the Merry Widow (Lehar), information about the programme, contact year-old girl living in , I often may be reached on her email at pinkie36@ Lascia chh’io pianga, Rinaldo (Handel), John Minnaar on 076-950-2776 or email cannot help but wonder if I too could one day live.com. and O Mio Babbino Caro, from Giani [email protected]. wake up to the news that she was killed by [email protected] Schicci (Puccini). [email protected]

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PULANE CHOANE Thabo “Tea Pee” Pitse, this opportunity Candidates will also receive mentorship through this program,” Modise said. seeks to create an awareness of the and training and will be provided with a Pitse added that with the MTN Fifteen young women from Bloemfontein opportunities within the sector, particularly work-space wherein they will be given Foundation on board, promising will be given an opportunity to participate for young women keen to open businesses free Wi-Fi and the tools necessary to candidates may very well soon be in a ‘Women in ICT’ program which seeks in that fi eld. “We had previously made the complete their course tasks. “We’ll also working with the network provider giant to empower them with skills in information opportunity open to both men and women be exposing them to investors and teach as it is also on the lookout for new service technology through a 6-month course. and we realised that only men were coming them how to create fundable business providers. “The UFS provided us with This course will be hosted by the to the party and we had very few women plans,” Pitse added. the curriculum and candidates will upon Entrepreneurship and Business Literacy applying to be part of the program. We, in Pitse’s assistant, Amogelang Modise, who completion of the course receive an NQF (EBL) Institute (a subsidiary company at actual fact, need more women than men will also be helping with the scouting of level 5 certifi cate,” Pitse said. Hodisang Dipeu Holdings) in collaboration because the fi eld is already male dominated potential candidates said that they are The closing date for applications will with the MTN Foundation and the enough as it is,” Pitse said. looking for females with a passion for be on Monday, 21 May 2018. For more University of the Free State (UFS) and will He said that through this course that will the industry. “We aren’t looking for a inquiries, contact 051-431-8001 or be open to women between the ages of 18 run from June to December 2018, the qualifi cation but just someone who has send a WhatsApp to 061-512-4455. and 35 who have a strong interest in the IT elected candidates will be given fi rst hand an idea of the sector, current trends and Alternatively, send an email to info@ fi eld and sector. insights into the lucrative industry and developments and who is willing to grow hdholdings.co.za. According to CEO of the EBL Institute, markets thereof that lie untapped. their knowledge and experience with us [email protected] Dikeledi Mokhele launches a Workshop to discuss beauty pageants remarkable book ZILKE PRINSLOO Have you always wanted to be part of a LEBAKENG NKABI modelling school or desired to enter a beauty competition but had no knowledge and did A young teacher/pastor from J Section in not know where to start? Well, eModels Botshabelo, Dikeledi Mokhele, has just Heidedal is hosting a pageant workshop on published a motivational book titled A 26 May 2018 at eModels’ studio in Heidedal. Wombed Man, which she believes caters Yolande Macalagh, head of eModels in Yolande Macalgh for the young and old. Heidedal, created this opportunity for “It is fi tting to launch a book about students to learn and grow in the industry of to expand their knowledge.” relationships to also remind people to pay modelling. This will also help youngsters to This one-day pageant workshop will cost allegiance to or promote their relationship Dikeledi Mokheleokhele build their self-confi dence. The workshop R50 pp and will strictly start at 10:00. The with God and their loved ones. The book launched a is open to any learner who lives and attends dress code is a denims and white T-shirt. remarkable book, school in Heidedal. To book your spot, contact Yolande is primarily aimed at restoring women’s titled A Wombedmbed dignity in society,” says Mokhele Man. PHOTO:O: Macalagh says: “The workshop is to Macalagh at 078-156-3061 as space is She says the love for literature is LEBAKENG prepare learners for bigger competitions. limited. Learners may also register on the gradually dying in Botshabelo, but she is NKABI Our children’s opportunities are limited, but day of the workshop. confi dent that A Wombed Man will inspire only because they can’t afford to pay for If a great opportunity like this is knocking at people to read and write. professional training. Heidedal has so much your door, don’t miss out. It doesn’t happen “Readers are important because they are potential, especially in the schools, that is every day! why they need this is an opportunity for them [email protected] like detectives searching for criticism such as: What God had in mind for and comments against an author in order women; Why successful women struggle to promote his or her work and their in love, and The beauty of women will not knowledge of what literature is all about.” be broken. She stresses that the people of Botshabelo “This a book for broken women saying: should be encouraged to pursue a culture ‘I cannot get my life together’. It will of reading in libraries and archives. motivate such women to get back to their “It took me a whole year researching the old selves. Women are important people, topics that will motivate a new generation because they give life and protection,” of young girls and women, because says Mokhele. society still does not expect women to To order the book, contact Mokhele on be independent or to be in leadership 063-005-6802. positions. This book investigates topics [email protected]

NEW 4 COMMUNITY NEWS • SETJHABASSETJHABA www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za • [email protected] • 23 May 2018 May 26 is Book Exchange Day SEITHATI SEMENOKANE so far, which will be exchanged on the day. “We have collected 150 books so far Nal’ibali is expanding on its reading for through this partnership which we will Elizabeth Borrington is baie tevrede enjoyment campaign through a national exchange with members of the community met haar nuwe huis wat uiteindelik book exchange initiative. The national book who bring along their books. They can klaar gebou is. FOTO: PIERCE VAN HEERDEN exchange project will be taking place on bring any book which is readable or has Saturday, 26 May 2018. a storyline, whether it be novels or short Literacy mentors across the country will be stories. Any book which they have already hosting public book exchange events where read and know that someone else will Inwoner van Opkoms in haar everyone is encouraged to bring and swap enjoy,” said Nal’ibali literacy mentor, a book, enjoy storytelling and read-aloud Molefe Mpesi. noppies oor nuwe huis sessions, and fi nd out more about how they Anyone who loves books and reading is welcome to attend the event and all children JERETHA OOSTHUIZEN Borrington wil ook nog graag vir haar can read and share stories effectively with who attend will receive a Nal’ibali cut-out- ’n stoep voor haar huisie bou sodra die their children. The book exchange focus in the Free State and-keep storybook. ’n Inwoner van Heidedal in die Opkoms- munisipaliteit die rommel kom verwyder sees the public book exchange programme And if you can’t make it to the exchange woongebied is vandag seker een van die het. taking place at Botshabelo Mall from venue, you are still encouraged to exchange gelukkigste mense op aarde nadat sy Borrington het oorspronklik met 11:00 to 16:00 on 26 May 2018. Nali’ibali, books with others, read a book or participate uiteindelik haar huis van die munisipaliteit Bloemfontein Courant Voice gesels in partnership with Project Literacy and in an activity which encourages literacy. ontvang het. nadat sy moedeloos en keelvol was oor Botshabelo Mall, has collected 150 books [email protected] “Ek is rêrig baie tevrede met my huis; die munisipaliteit se leë beloftes oor ek voel soos ’n kind!” juig Elizabeth nuwe huise. In November 2017 was Borrington. haar oorspronklik baksteenhuis reeds ses Skrywer se broer oorlede Haar huis het net ’n week geneem om te maande vantevore afgebreek en moes sy tot bou. “Die kontrakteurs het dag en nag verlede week in ’n sinkhuis woon, wat baie Flip “Chippa” Pietersen (56), ouer gewerk om my huis klaar te bou,” vertel koud en ongeriefl ik was. broer van die Heidedalse skrywer en Borrington. “Ek en my seun is rêrig nou baie tevrede. motiveringspreker, Charley Pietersen, is “Ek kon laasweek in my huis intrek. Al wat Ons voel veilig, ons is gelukkig en baie Maandagoggend na ’n kort siekte in die ek nog moet doen is om die vloere te teël tevrede met wat ons ontvang het. Ons Pelonomi-hospitaal oorlede. en dan is my huisie reg.” hoop die res van die gemeenskap sal Flip het die laaste ruk as ’n drywer by Een van die gunstelingdele van haar huis is ook ondersteun word deur hul huise te ’n motorverhuringsonderneming in vir haar die plafon. “Dit is uiters mooi en ontvang.” Bloemfontein gewerk. Charley, wat deesdae pragtig, sowaar,” is haar woorde. [email protected] in Centurion woon, sê hy sal sy broer onthou begrafnisdiens begin om 08:00 by die as ’n hardwerkende dog beskeie mens, wat familie se huis by Skoolstraat 10 in geliefd was onder vriende en kollegas. Rietpoort, Smithfi eld. Flip word eerskomende Saterdag op Vir meer inligting, kontak Donny Pieterse sy tuisdorp, Smithfi eld, begrawe. Die by 071-743-4836. Heide Sports Day needs sponsorship SEITHATI SEMENOKANE

The second annual fundraiser sports day will once again be held at Heide Primary by the Heidedal Local Drug Awareness Campaign (HLDAC) on 16 June 2018. HDLAC chairperson, Gregory Werner, says they are having The fi rst Heide sports day was a great success, with community a tough time getting sponsors members and parents showing up in large numbers to support the for this year’s event. initiative. PHOTO: SEITHATI SEMENOKANE. “We haven’t had any feedback of drug related crime fi gures,” said Werner. yet from sponsors, except one business Last year the event hosted fi ve schools and which will help us out with juice for the private clubs who took part in the wrestling, event. Last year’s sponsor for the medals netball and soccer tournaments. They was not a business, but a private person, who managed to raise R16 000 for the school, unfortunately won’t be able to help us this which included the medal sponsorship. They year. It was also the biggest sponsor we had, will be including chess on the programme this as the medals are the most costly items on our year, with even more schools wanting to take request list,” said Werner. part. Items on the sponsorship list include medals, Speakers for his year’s event include the rental of sound equipment, tuckshop Advocate Kuni Ditira, Victory Outreach supplies for sales and fl yers for event Recovering Addicts – who will also be marketing. “And we feel the medals are performing a play on awareness – as well an important part of the event because we as the Free Sate Psychiatric Complex want to actually celebrate the children and Programme Director, Alex Masilonyana, recognise their efforts,” he added. who will be discussing concerns of drug The sports day is held to raise drug awareness related psychosis. The department of Social within the community. “Between 2013 Development has also indicated an interest in and 2016 the drug-related crime fi gure in the event. “Last year was a great success and Heidedal increased with a staggering 210% I am still hopeful that we can have the same and this warranted a call to action which gave this year,” Werner concluded. birth to HLDAC. Ever since HLDAC was To fi nd out more about helping out, contact established in 2017, the drug related-crime Gregory Werner at 084-310-4596 or email stats were reversed by 12, 9%. I believe that him at [email protected]. our rigorous awareness campaign roll outs all [email protected] over Mangaung have contributed in this drop 23 May 2018 • [email protected] • www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za ENTERTAINMENT • BOITHABISO 5 Jazz it up with The Muffinz The Jozi-hailing eclectic jazz outfi t, albums, including a 2012 Metro will be a comfortable and warm The Muffi nz, will be performing FM Award for Best Group. evening, perfect for an outing in Bloemfontein on Friday, 1 Catch them live in your city, as they with friends, family or that special June 2018. Through a partnership stop over in Bloemfontein as part person you’ve wanted to impress between promoter Lesley Jennings, of their national tour. This concert with a fab night out. Ultimate Concerts and Reizis promises to be one to remember, Tickets are R200 for general Square, gates will be opening at with a really intimate setting, admission and R350 for VIP. The 17:00 for a jazz experience like no good food on sale, the opening act tickets are available from the other. of Naledi Mohapi, a local artist Ultimate Concerts website, www. The Muffi nz music can be who forms part of the boy band ultimateconcerts.co.za and for described as new, soulful, Simpl3 Stori3s, setting the tone for any additional queries contact accessible, honest and innocent, an amazing performance by the Lesley Jennings at lesley@ making it appealing to all age visiting band. ultimateconcerts.co.za or 073-300- groups, races, classes and sexes. Where will this happen? Reizis 9967. This soulful collective has more Square is that trendy spot off [email protected] than a few accolades to brag about, Kenneth Kaunda Road, where with no less than fi ve South African the Neighbourhood Nite Market Catch The Muffi nz live, as they stop over Music Awards (Sama) nominations happens every month. Dress warm, in Bloemfontein as part of their national under their belts and two full-length bring a blankie if you’d like, it tour. PHOTO: BLACKLIGHT MAGAZINE Exciting Sesotho comedy for Sthiba DJ Lakeman takes local music PULANE CHOANE to provide education and entertainment (edutainment) to the whole of Southern Africa If you’re into Sesotho comedy, then you’ll through comedy and hopefully, even change scene by storm the world through this platform. LEBAKENG NKABI love the Lilapalapha and Tieho Khakhau VuyisileVuyisile “DJ comedy tour, which will be in Thaba Nchu in As the evening will be about comedy, Lakeman’’Lakeman’’ two weeks’ time. audiences are promised musical and poetic Vuyisile Makeleni, a vocal artist and a MakMakelenieleni According to popular local author and poet, elements and this show will seek to provide club DJ of Morolong in Thaba Nchu, fromfrom ThThabaaba laughter therapy and provide relief for the Nchu.Nchu. PPHOTO:HOTO:T Charmaine Kolwane-Mrwebi, who will better known as Vuyisile “DJ Lakeman”, LEBAKENGLEBAKENG feature on the programme line-up as one of stressed, strained and broken-hearted in the has two smash hits under his belt already. NKABI the entertainers, the tour will showcase the audience. The freshest jam is called Party, which talents of two Sesotho comedians who aim Apart from Mrwebi and the two main acts, follows hot on the heels of a track called to promote Basotho jokes through a stand-up other local artists who will feature include “Strumm Anthem”, which has launched comedy platform. Thembile Thembile, the founder of the Makeleni into the world of music. “The two comedians (Lilapalapha and Tieho ‘BophuthaRap’ movement and a rapper Makeleni says it was never easy for Khakhau) decided to do a collaboration who is quite well known to the Thaba Nchu him in a “dog eat dog industry” but and through this, audiences will witness the community and seeks to continuously create perseverance and hard work made him ways and I started to focus on my solo blending of two Sesotho cultures, namely opportunities to promote rappers from his withstand all the challenges and enabled career in piano and production in 2005. the Free State Basotho culture as well as the hometown. him to release these two smash hits. “My journey as a DJ started in 2009 Lesotho Basotho culture,” Mrwebi said. This comedy tour will start in Thaba Nchu Makeleni was discovered in 2004 during when I released Strumm Anthem, which The main objective of the show will be from 18:00 on 1 June at the Naledi Sun resort a talent search at the Mmabana Cultural launched my career. I have worked with and then continue to other parts of South Centre in the Thaba Nchu’s CBD as local artists such as Keylow on a song Africa and Lesotho. “Members of the Thaba a member of a kwaito group called called Muntu wam and with Roots on Nchu and Mangaung community are invited Gangsta’s Paradise. The group performed a song called Mama. In 2015 I had an to attend in their numbers and join us as we at different festivals, but later parted opportunity to play at the Macufe Cultural perform for them and treat them to a one-of-a ways to pursue different careers. Festive,” said Makeleni. kind show that will feature an interesting Makeleni told Voice that the recognition Makeleni is set to release yet another comedy blend,” Mrwebi said. and support he gets from his community house music single. He is currently Audiences are requested that no under 18s is very overwhelming, but he is working studying part time towards a Diploma will be allowed to attend the show and also, his “socks off” to get international in Mechanical Engineering at EWC free parking will be available. recognition. Ekurhuleni West in Gauteng. Tickets for this show will be available for R80 “My love for music started in 1999 For bookings, call or WhatsApp Makeleni if purchased before and will be R100 when while I was doing Grade 5 at Tshipinare on 084-389-917 or send an email to purchased at the door at the event. Primary School here in Thaba Nchu. vuyisile-lakeman@gmail .com. He is To purchase tickets or for more information on As lead vocalist for Gangsta’s Paradise, also on Facebook @ Makeleni Vuyisile the event, contact 071-557-3231 or 071-020- I had the opportunity to showcase my Lakeman Papa. The Lilapalapha and Tieho 5304. talents. As we grew older, we parted [email protected] Khakhau event poster [email protected]

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Your weekly motoring guide 23 May 2018 Bloemfontein Edition UPDATED: FaceliŌ ed Ford Ranger coming in 2019 PDATED: Ford Motor Warning, Active Park Assist Company South Africa and Adaptive Cruise Control, Uhas offi cially announced which will be optional on that the updated Ranger will the XLT and standard on the become available in 2019, and Wildtrak. will offer not only the same The interior is kept engine as the Raptor but also unchanged in terms of design the mentioned safety tech such though, with the only additions as Autonomous Emergency being Ford’s SYNC 3 software Braking on some models and and optional keyless entry and semi-autonomous Parking push-button start on the XLS. Assist. As mentioned though, the Production will take place at biggest talking point is the Ford’s Silverton Plant outside inclusion of the 157 kW/500 Pretoria, while the engines will Nm 2.0-litre twin force fed be made at Ford’s Struandale oil-burner powering the Raptor, Plant near . which will displace the long- PREVIOUS: serving 3.2-litre fi ve-cylinder as Ford Australia has divulged the new fl agship engine option new details of the facelifted on the XLT and Wildtrak. Ranger set to arrive in South Like the Raptor, the mill will Africa later this year, with the be connected as standard biggest addition being the to the 10-speed automatic same bi-turbodiesel engine gearbox co-developed with powering the Raptor. General Motors, but will do Leaked back in January, and without the off-road hardware, slated to arrive Down Under in four-wheel disc brakes and September, exterior changes instead come with the same 3 are minor in the form of new 500 kg braked trailer towing headlights with integrated as other “standard” double daytime running LEDs, a new Ranger models. grille, slightly updated front The inline-fi ve will, however, bumper, new door handles continue to be offered and fog lamps, while the rear alongside the Raptor engine carries on unchanged. on the XLT and Wildtrak with Unlike local models which outputs unchanged at 147 are sourced from Ford’s kW/470 Nm, while the 2.2, Silverton Plant near Pretoria, which was reported as facing the Aussie spec Ranger is a potential drop in power made at the Rayong Plant and torque when fi tted to the in Thailand, and will include updated Everest, will also new driver assistance remain as is with the former at systems such as Autonomous 118 kW and the latter at 385 Emergency Braking, Lane Nm. A six-speed manual is Keeping Assist, Traffi c Sign again standard, with a similar Recognition, Lane Departure ratio automatic optional. All-new Nissan Micra to make long awaited debut in June ISSAN South Africa has revealed system with Apple CarPlay, and safety tech a number of details as well as the in the form of ABS, six airbags and EBD. Nlaunch month for the highly awaited While Nissan offers the Micra with either new Micra. a normally aspirated 55 kW 1.0-litre three- On sale internationally since 2016, cylinder petrol, a 66 kW 898 cc turbo triple having fi rst debuted at that year’s Paris and a 66 kW 1.5-litre dCi turbodiesel in Motor Show as the production version of Europe, local models will, initially, only get the Sway concept shown the year before, the forced induced petrol likely mated to a the K14 Micra rides on the same platform fi ve-speed manual gearbox. as the current Renault Clio, and will slot Despite remaining mum on any further in above the repackaged current K13 details, including price, Nissan has stated generation known as the Micra Active. that a six year/150 000 km warranty and Heading for South Africa next month, three year/90 000 km service plan would the K14 will get a “modern” infotainment be standard across the Micra range. 7 SPORT • DIPAPADI www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za • [email protected] • 23 May 2018 Nche, Mapimpi set for Bok CLASSIFIEDS Contact: Felecia 051-505-0926 082-370-1270 debut [email protected] MORGAN PIEK FLATS TO LET 0428 The Springbok coach, Rassie Erasmus, has taken players’ performances in the Guinness Pro14 into account when it comes to his squad selection for the upcoming one-off Test against Wales in Washington DC in the USA. This is for the three-Test series against England in South Africa next month as well. A lot of pundits have been of the opinion that the Pro14 is not up to the same standard as the Super Rugby and that players competing in the European competition will not be The Toyota Cheetahs prop, Ox Nche, has impressed over the past few seasons with his strong selected for higher honours. scrumaging, as ball carrier and with his mobillity. He is lined up to play at least six Tests in 2018. Erasmus, who recently left the Irish giants, PHOTO: NICOLETTE TALJAARD Munster, has a totally different opinion on the competition featuring teams from South games is an indication that Erasmus wants I’m not saying that it is tougher than the Africa, as well as, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and the front-rower in the mix. Super Rugby, but it is defi nitely more test Wales. It is believed that Nche is lined-up for a match orientated in terms of tactics. It’s The former Toyota Cheetahs winger, minimum of six Tests in 2018. seldom that you are going to a win a Pro14 Makazole Mapimpi, is set for his Springbok Oupa Mohoje recently appeared on the game with individual brilliance, but it’s all debut next week when the Boks tackle Wales. Springbok radar again as well. While he about tactics, it’s about tactical play. It is The powerful player is set to start in the Test have represented the Springboks in 18 Tests, defi nitely a breeding ground for test players along with Travis Ismaiel of the Bulls. While his consistent form has been hard to ignore. in pivotal positions. Mapimpi has had limited time on the park Injuries to numerous Super Rugby players “As were are monitoring the Super Rugby with the Sharks in the Super Rugby, he did has strengthened his chances of playing for teams, we are also monitoring the Cheetahs impress Erasmus while playing the Pro14. South Africa again, but form is the main and the Kings. It is positive that the Cheetahs HERBALIST In his limited time with the Cheetahs in the factor. are playing there. Whilst we haven’t had a 1000 competition he scored a total of 10 tries, and Nche and Mohoje had been conditioning in camp with them, we have been analysing it’s on these grounds that he has cracked Stellenbosch with the Springbok assistant, every single game from a coaching the nod to don the Green-and-Gold. At this Aled Walters. The Sale Sharks scrumhalf, perspective. stage he is not in the plans to start against Faf de Klerk, also joined the pair in the Cape, “My message to the Cheetahs boys is, the English a week later at Ellis Park in and this will end speculation on his return to don’t think that we aren’t watching you and Johannesburg. A good debut could change international duty. analysing you because you aren’t in the this though. Erasmus did earlier indicate that he is Super Rugby spotlight. We have fi ve or six The Cheetahs prop, Ox Nche, is also set keeping an eye on the Cheetahs in the guys who watch every single game, with a for his international debut and it is believed Pro14 and that their performances are being profi le on all the players.” that it will be during the Test series against analysed, but consistency is something he Rassie Erasmus is expected to announce his England. Nche was somewhat a surprise wants from the players to grab his attention. Springbok squad to travel to the USA no later exclusion last year. The mere fact that he “If you perform consistently in Pro14, you than Saturday. started for the Cheetahs in their last six Pro14 are probably better prepared for Test rugby. [email protected] No PSL Awards nomination for Eymael MORGAN PIEK PSL Award nominees: Siphesihle Ndlovu MTN8 Last Man Standing - Jeremy Premiership Coach of the Season - Pitso The Maritzburg United midfi elder, Brockie, Thabo Nodada, Ronwen Williams Mosimane, Fadlu Davids, Milutin Sredojevic Siphesishle Ndlovu, topped the nominations Player of the Premiership Players’ Player of the Season for the 2017/18 Tournament - Amr Gamal, Darren Keet, - , Musa Nyatama, Siphesihle Awards. Lantshane Phalane Ndlovu The player of the Team of Choice has been Most Promising Player Premiership Footballer of the Season - nominated in no less than fi ve categories, Nominees - Lebogang Maboe, Nyiko Percy Tau, , Siphesihle including the PSL Footballer of the Year, the Mobbie, Siphesihle Ndlovu Ndlovu Players’ Player of the Season and the Young Nedbank Cup Player of the Tournament Premiership Goal of the Season (voted by Player of the Season. - Lebogang Maboe, Andrea Fileccia, Thela the public) - Rodney Ramagalela ( He will be up against the Mamelodi Ngobeni City) v Mamelodi Sundowns, Ndivhuwo Sundowns duo of Hlompho Kekana and MultiChoice Diski Challenge Player of the Ravhuhali (Polokwane City) v AmaZulu, Percy Tau for the Player of the Year award. Tournament - Molahleli Khunyedi, Siboniso Hlompho Kekana (Mamelodi Sundowns) v The Free State Stars coach, Luc Eymael, Conco, Given Thibedi Orlando Pirates, Tiyani Mabunda (Mamelodi has missed out of a nomination for the PSL MultiChoice Diski Shield Player of the Sundowns) v Bloemfontein Celtic, Leonardo ADDRESS: Coach of the Year award. Tournament - Moses Christian, Promise Castro (Kaizer Chiefs) v Baroka FC, Justin Central Media Park, 7 Christo Groenewald Eymael, who led Ea Lla Koto to the Nedbank Mkhuma, Itumeleng Shopane Shonga (Orlando Pirates) v Chippa United, street, Wild Olive Estate, Bloemfontein, 9301 Cup title, missed out on a nomination to National First Division Top Goal Scorer Siphelele Magubane (Golden Arrows) Fadlu Davids of Maritzburg United, Pitso - Peter Shalulile and Mwape Musonda (joint- v Polokwane City, Augustine Mulenga DEADLINES: Mosimane of Mamelodi Sundowns and top scorer: 15 goals) (Orlando Pirates) v Bloemfontein Celtic, Milutin Sredejovic of Olrando Pirates. Premiership Top Goal Scorer - Percy Tau (Kaizer Chiefs) v Ajax Cape On Twitter Eymael reacted to his nomination and Rodney Ramagalela (joint-top scorer: 11 Town. snub by saying deserves goals) [email protected] to be the coach of the year: “Guys, thanks Premiership Young Player (U21) of the DISCLAIMER: for your reaction for the non-nomination for Season - Teboho Mokoena, Siphesihle Final advert proofs will be sent to clients via coach of the year...but for me it is Pitso who Ndlovu, Sibusiso Mabiliso e-mail.If no response has been received by won the league, so he deserved to be coach Premiership Goalkeeper of the Season 12:00 on designated print product deadline, it will be processed as approved and sent for of the season. It is simple.” - , Richard Ofori, Dennis print.The client will then be liable for The Bloemfontein Celtic midfi elder, Onyango advertising costs as per norm. 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Sthembiso “Goodman” Dlamini of Free State Stars celebrates the goal he scored on the stroke of half time at the Stadium for what was the The Eastern Free State PSL club, Free State Stars, were one the most winning goal for the team. impressive teams throughout the season and on numerous occasions upset PHOTO: SHAUN ROY the big clubs. Their 2017/18 Nedbank Cup title was the perfect way to cap off a truly outstanding season. PHOTO: SHAUN ROY Ea Lla Koto are the champions! MORGAN PIEK For much of the campaign they were blocked. six yards out sailed over the crossbar. also strong contenders to fi nish in the top The breakthrough came just before the The time on the clock ran out for The Qwaqwa-based Premier Soccer three, and even put pressure on the new end of the fi rst half, and once again Jantjie Maritzburg and it was Ea Lla Koto who League club, Free State Stars, ended their champions, Mamelodi Sundowns, at the played his part. Following another good truly deserved their fi rst-ever Nedbank 2017/18 campaign in the best possible top of the standings. run, his cross was collected by Dlamini Cup title. way by claiming silverware on Saturday The fi rst chance on goal was by the men who had no trouble in fi nding the back of The coach Luc Eymael, said he had evening. from the Free State, however, Patrick the net from the edge of the box for a 1-0 already won numerous title, but for a lot Ea Lla Koto lifted the 2017/18 Nedbank Phungwayo didn’t trouble the Team of lead. of his players it was their fi rst. Cup after beating the much more fancied Choice’s goalkeeper, Richard Ofori, too The side from KwaZulu-Natal changed “It’s my fi fth trophy in eight years in Maritzburg United 1-0 at the Cape Town much with the shot. things up in the second half, but credit Africa, in different countries and not Stadium. Sinethemba Jantjie in his the turn did well has to go to the Ea Lla Koto midfi eld for always with big teams. It’s now only my Stars won the Cup match thanks a goal by with his attacks and produced several containing the Maritzburg threat. second year in South Africa, and I’ve Goodman Dlamini on the stroke of half threatening runs, but opportunities on With 20 minutes of regulation time left on already won a trophy. I know some guys time in the Mother City. goal were few and far between. the clock, Andrea Fileccia came close to who have worked here for13 years here Just a year ago the team from Bethlehem The former Bafana Bafana defender equalising, however, his attempt on goal and have not won a trophy.” survived relegation in the PSL and under and Bloemfontein Celtic captain, Bevan hit the side netting. Sadly, Eymael, was snubbed for a PSL the guidance of the Belgium coach, Luc Fransman, saw his header in the latter Siyanda Xulu, who was playing in fourth Awards this season, despite his leading Eymael, Ea Lla Koto, managed to secure stages of the opening stanza dealt with by Cup fi nal and was hunting for his fi rst- the team to their fi rst major piece of the sixth place in the standings this Thela Ngobeni. A moment later Lebohang ever title, also came agonisingly close to silverware in 24 years season. Maboe’s shot from close range was scoring for Maritzburg, but his shot from [email protected]