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FREE ESTABLISHED 1991 WEDNESDAY 1012 JULY 2013 WWW.EXPRESSNEWS.CO.ZA
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Sidwell Guduka
AT 97, Lizzy Moeng is as old as the
hills, but she is still going strong. She
celebrates her 98th birthday on Sat-
urday.
Gogo Moeng of the Bloemanda
Township, Bloemfontein, is one of
the oldest women alive in the coun-
try. She is older than the ailing
former president of South Africa,
Nelson Mandela (94), who is fighting
for his life in the Mediclinic Heart
Hospital in Pretoria.
Moeng has ten children two of
them have already passed away
and many grandchildren and great-
grandchildren. She enjoys telling
stories about the way they grew up
back in the apartheid days to her
grandchildren.
Im happy to still be alive today.
Im also grateful to have lived almost
into the second century, though I
dont know why God is still keeping
me here. Im very thankful for every
day. Ive made it through alright,
Moeng told Express.
Widowed in 1977, Moeng said the
secret to her good health was eating
healthy food likewhitemeat andveg-
etables, and not to indulge in beer.
She added that respecting God and
her elders were ingredients for her
longevity.
Im from a very religious family
and I have a relationship with God.
I was taught to respect other people
when I was still a teenager. I never
indulged in alcohol and smoking.
But I occasionally took a sip of
umqombothi during traditional cere-
monies, said the ageing woman.
Described as a strong, patient and
religious woman, Moeng said she
had never held any grudges against
other people.
I dont let anybody spoil my day.
I simply forgive and forget and it has
helped me to live longer because a
sore heart can age you 20 years in
just 1 year, she said.
Moeng, who can still walk on her
own and bath herself, said she en-
joyed reading newspapers.
Im able to read and write. I at-
tended school until st. 9 (gr. 11). I like
reading newspapers and maga-
zines.
Her daughter Motlagomang Mok-
gosi (74) said her mom had taught
her many lessons about life during
her almost 98 years.
She is a great mother and she
raised us verywell.We learnt the im-
portance of patience and discipline
from her. She believes in being hon-
est with people and never trying to
deceive them.
She told us somewhere along the
line everyone has problems and we
should be as helpful as we can, she
said.
Our wish is for God to keep her
here until she reaches 100 years.
She is so amazing. We are plan-
ning to have a little something for
her onSaturday. She deserves every-
thing she gets, Motlagomang con-
cluded.
Still going strong
GogoMoeng shares secret to a healthy and blessed life
GOING STRONG: Gogo Lizzy Moeng (with blanket) is surrounded by her children. From the left are Malechuti Moalosi, Motlagomang Mokgosi,
Obotseng Moeng and Lehule Moeng. Photo: Sidwell Guduka
2 EXPRESS, WEDNESDAY 10 JULY 2013
NEWS
THE nationwide search for the
most energy efficient South Afri-
cans to take part in the 2013 eta
Awards has begun.
The eta Awards seek to reward
exceptional, innovative and out-
standing efforts by individuals,
students, companies and other in-
stitutions in the efficient use of en-
ergy.
49M, the sponsors of two catego-
ries of the eta Awards, namely the
energy saving in households and
energy efficiency awareness cate-
gories for two years in a row, aims
to honour exceptional South Afri-
cans whove made energy efficien-
cy a priority. The winner in each
category could receiveR30 000, and
R5 000 goes to each of the runners-
up in each category.
The household category rewards
those who have implemented crea-
tive and effective energy efficiency
applications athome, therebydras-
tically reducing their energy con-
sumption and costs.
The awareness category rewards
those who have made a significant
andvisible impact in spreading the
word on the importance of reliev-
ing the growing pressure on the
electricity grid.
Calling for entries, 49M spokes-
person, Andrew Etzinger, said it
was humbling to see the commit-
ment of South Africans to the ener-
gy cause, judging by the quality of
entries in the previous years.
For the past 23 years the awards
have exposed us to individuals and
organisations that have done ster-
ling work in terms of energy con-
servation. It is such initiatives that
49M calls for, and we encourage all
South Africans to support the
cause by taking part in initiatives
such as the eta Awards, he said.
Entries for the eta Awards close
on 2 August. South Africans who
would like to participate can visit
www.eta-awards.co.za for entry
forms or email murraya@es-
kom.co.za.
The judging will take place on 3
October.
Enter eta Awards
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Sidwell Guduka
TATE MAKGOE, the Free State MEC for
Education, has welcomed Vodacoms
investment in education at the opening of
an Information and Communication
Technology (ICT) Resource Centre in
Thaba Nchu.
The centre which is the ninth across
the country was unveiled at the Old
Teachers College last Tuesday, thanks to a
partnership between Vodacom and the
Department of Basic Education. It will be
the hub of the districts teacher-training
programme and has been equipped with a
computer classroom and an internet caf.
We want to assure the leadership of
Vodacom that we appreciate what you
have done. We also want to assure you
that the best return on your investment
will come from the Free State, Makgoe
said proudly.
We are going to make sure that each
and every child has access to this equip-
ment. We are going to make sure that each
and every teacher has access to this
equipment. To our teachers, dont be afraid
to break the machines (computers) we
have trained two guys to fix them. So you
can break them, said the MEC, who had
everybody in stitches in a packed hall.
I dont mean literally throw them and
break them. All I mean is dont be afraid
to press because you think you were born
before technology. With ITC we can all
catch up. So, lets make sure that we use
this facility, Makgoe said on a serious
note.
The programme is set to transform
teaching and learning in the classroom
through the use of technology.
The centre, which is part of Vodacoms
Mobile Education Programme, is expected
to train 120 teachers from 30 schools
annually in the Free State region. Teachers
will be trained in the basic use of technolo-
gy and will have access to curriculum
content and teaching aids through cloud
computing, which is an internet-based
warehouse of educational content.
This initiative focuses on teacher
development, one of the most critical
elements in the education value chain.
This programme offers a model whereby
South Africa can advance in the area of
education through the effective use of
communication technology, Maya Makan-
jee, chief officer: corporate affairs at
Vodacom and chairman of the Vodacom
Foundation, said.
Launched in October 2011, the Vodacom
Mobile Education Programme was devel-
oped to help the Department of Basic
Education meet its goal of exposing
learners to ICT and to give teachers access
to quality teaching resources.
The programme not only levels the
playing field for disadvantaged schools that
often dont have the same quality of
teaching material that urban areas have,
but it also ensures that communities have
access to ICT and the internet. This is
especially exciting for us because it
mirrors our commitment to ensuring that
Vodacom puts the power of the internet
into everyones hands, Makanjee said, and
added that the centre was connected to
Vodacoms head office in Midrand through
a Virtual Private Network (VPN).
This serves as a pipeline for informa-
tion that connects and delivers content to
participating schools and teachers. It
provides a platform for creating a commu-
nity of teachers who can communicate to
share ideas and resources, she continued.
The schools, buildings and teachers have
been identified by the Free State Depart-
ment of Education while all the technology
elements are supplied by Vodacom.
The Thaba Nchu centre has been fully
equipped with a computer room housing 50
computer terminals, educational aids,
internet connectivity and training facili-
ties. The community of Thaba Nchu will
also have access to the centre and will be
able to use the internet and make use of
e-learning houses free of charge.
Vodacom has committed to supply
content hosting and free internet connec-
tivity for the next three years. Connectivi-
ty includes the establishment of a control-
led gateway to the internet for each
province. This will allow for easy commu-
nication among the teachers.
Malehlwa Mothibi, the centre manager,
said they would ensure that security was wa-
ter-tight at the centre day and night.
Leading e-learning service providers, Mi-
crosoft, Cisco and Mindset, have partnered
with Vodacom to provide the centre with soft-
ware, programme content, certification and
training, and educational curriculum con-
tent.
These digital educational resources are
hosted on the website www.digitalclass-
room.co.za.
ICT Centre to help with skills
TECHNOLOGY-WISE: Maya Makanjee and Tate Makgoe. Photo: Sidwell Guduka
To our teachers, dont
be afraid to break the
machines (computers)
we have trained two
guys to fix them. So you
can break them. MEC
EXPRESS , WEDNESDAY 10 JULY 2013 3
NEWS
IN its endeavour to market the
province and develop tourism,
the Free State Tourism Authori-
ty (FSTA) sent a delegation to
attend the Union Internationale
Motonautique (UIM) F2 Sweden
World Championships, which
was hosted in Stockholm last
month.
The UIM F2 is the world
federation body of power boating
and has a series of competitions
over a period of 12 months that
are hosted in different countries.
During this years F2 series
championships, drivers will be
accumulating points and jostling
for positions on the F2 WC 2013
standings.
Those at the top will be
afforded an opportunity as
the overall winner at the
finals of the world champion-
ships to be hosted in De-
cember.
Tshediso Lerumo, FSTA
stakeholder liaison officer, said
the FSTA delegation attended
the Sweden world champion-
ships to witness and gather
information for the province on
how international countries
worked in preparation and the
hosting of these mega sports
events.
It needs to be mentioned that
the FSTA plays a pivotal role in
the development of power
boating sport for young, pre-
viously disadvantaged children
within the province as well
as the hosting of F1 national
powerboat championships in
the province, Lerumo said.
He said the team was also
interested in how Sweden
handled their developmental
programmes with the view
to adopt best practices that
would see the provincial
development programme pro-
gressing to a higher trajectory.
The FSTA will monitor the
standings over the next months
to assess how the Free State
Baba Racing team driver
Wynand de Jager will perform
over the series.
The FSTA wishes De Jager
luck in the next series and
hopes he will be the overall
winner during the finals in
December, the FSTA board
chairperson, Mudau Netshivhod-
za, said.
Delegation visits Stockholm
WITH the team in Stockholm, Sweden, are from the left Basil Alexander and Makhotso Thoabala, tourism portfolio committee members
in the Free State Legislature, Glen Netshivhodza, FSTA board chairperson, Emmanuela Procaccini, team coordinator, Chiara Rossi, Italian
driver, Khotso Thole, FSTA marketing general manager, Wynand de Jager, Free State driver, and Massimo Roggiero, driver coach and radio
man. In the background is De Jagers supporting team. Photo: Supplied
The FSTA wishes
De Jager luck in
the next series
and hopes he will
b e the ove r a l l
winner during the
finals in Decem
ber.
Mudau Netshiv
h o d z a , F S TA
board chairper
son
4 EXPRESS, WEDNESDAY 10 JULY 2013
NEWS
A re bueng
Kuni Ditira
Advocate
KE na le tshepo ya
gore o a baitse
bokgosi Nna. Fa o
bua sengwe o
tshwanetse a bua
ka ga ene. Bana ba
gagwe, mosadi wa
gagwe, ntlo ya
gagwe, koloi ya
gagwe.
Motho fa o bua le
ene le go go reetsa
ga a reetsa. O
emetse fela gore a
go tsene ganong a
bolele ka e ne.
Bo-nna (ego)bo
gone. Re godisitswe
go ikgoletsa le go
ikemisa. Go thata
go elelwa gore
gantsi bo-nna ke
bone bo buang. Go
thata go elelwa
bo-nna mo go wena.
Gantsi o bo bona
mo mothong o
mongwe.
Elelwa gore ke ga
kae mo letsatsing
mo o dirisang
nna.
O bona tsotlhe
ditshwanetse tsa
diriwa ka tsela ya
gago.
O dira le baba
gonne o sa dumela-
ne le sa ba bangwe.
It is either my
way or the high-
way.
Bo-nna bo re
kwala ditlhaloganyo
le matlho mme re
itebale. Bo-nna bo
dira gore o bone
sebe sa o mongwe o
sa bone sa gago.
Kgotsa o nagane
gore sebe sa gago se
sennye go feta sa o
mongwe.
Eckhart Tolle A
New Earth Create a
Better Life (2005:74)
a re, fa o bona se
se maswe go o
mongwe go bolela
gore le wena o
jaaka e ne fela ga o
ipone. Tshwene ga
e ipone makopo.
Jesu Kreste o rile o
bona lofatsana mo
leitlhong la mong-
kawena fela ga o
bone kota e mo
leitlhong la gago
(Luka 6:41).
Fa o supa o
mongwe ka monona
ke menona e
meraro e go
supileng. Fa o
konopa o mongwe
ka seretse matsogo
a gago a sala a le
seretse le one.
Ke fela o tlh-
wekileng o se nang
diphoso a ka
tsayang maemo a
kwa godimo mme a
lebelela ba bangwe
kwa fatshe.
Sekgowa se re ba
ba dulang mo dintlo
tsa digalase ba seka
ba kolopa majwe.
Ke gone fa motho
a rera a tle a rapele
gore Rara nthusa
gore bo-nna bo tswe
mme ke tle ke bue
se se ratwang ke
wena.
*Mang kapa
mang ya a batlang
ho ngola kholo-
mong ena, a ka
ikopanya le
Jabulani Dlamini
ho 051-404-7910
kapa ho
Jabulani.Dlamini
@volksblad.com
*Mongodi ha
ana ho lefiwa.
A o itse bo kgosi-nna?
Fa o supa omongwe ka
monona kemenona e
meraro e go supileng. Fa
o konopa omongwe ka
seretsematsogo a gago a
sala a le seretse le one.
EXPRESS , WEDNESDAY 10 JULY 2013 5
NEWS
}
Tladi Moloi
INVESTEC spent R340 000 by
rewarding 40 matric learners
from Qwaqwa who had obtained
distinctions in Physical Science
and Mathematics in 2012.
They were awarded R10 000
each, certificates and a trophy at
the 2013 Investec Qwaqwa
Promaths Awards ceremony
which was held at the Beacon
Secondary School on Thursday.
The awards ceremony was
organised by the Free State
Department of Education in
partnership with the Kutlwanong
Centre for Maths, Science and
Technology.
A total of 13 learners obtained
distinctions in Mathematics, the
other 4 distinctions in Science
while 23 obtained distinctions in
both Maths and Science.
The top achiever award was
snatched up by Morena Tsotetsi
(18), who is now a Civil Engineer-
ing student at the University of
Cape Town.
Tsotetsi, who had completed
his matric at Beacon, obtained six
distinctions and 86% in Science.
He said he was happy with
the achievement and added
that it showed God was in control.
I am one of those people who
believe that I am who I am
because of God. I acknowledge
Him for guiding me because
without Him I would not have
been here, he said.
Tsotetsi said obtaining six
distinctions had not been a walk
in the park and added that he
had to make serious decisions
beforehand.
There is no secret to my
success. I just stuck to the basics.
Kutlwanong has played a big role
in my life and I want to thank
them.
I am happy that finally my
hard work had paid off, he said.
Tate Makgoe, the Free State
MEC for Education, said they had
the best teachers in Qwaqwa.
He said Investec had contribut-
ed more than R2 million to the
programme and thanked them for
that.
The gr. 12 learners in Qwaqwa
are brilliant in Mathematics and
for this reason theyve been
obtaining 80%.
I think we are helping children
to realise their dreams and we are
also helping South Africa to be
better.
Getting good qualifications is
up to you, but once you have
better qualifications, you can
come back and develop Qwaqwa,
he said.
Makgoe said one day Qwaqwa
would be different because those
children would do what they
could not achieve.
He said they had fought
against apartheid and for that
reason had to make South Africa
prosper.
The class of 2012 is the best
ever, and for the first time can
contest the best in the country,
he said.
Fani Titi, the chairperson of the
board of directors: Investec, said
they had decided to help the
schools in Qwaqwa because he
was born and bred in the small
village Makgalaneng. He, however,
pointed out that their programme
assisted the whole of South
Africa.
Our programme identifies
learners from the schools and
helps them with Mathematics and
Physical Science these are
learners from gr. 10 to gr. 12.
Today, we are awarding their
hard work of last year, he said.
Titi pointed out that Mathemat-
ics and Science were very impor-
tant because a number of things
in the world were controlled by
both including Accounting.
We would have loved to help
learners from gr. R, but our
budget is limited and for this
reason we start at gr. 10. Our
education system is improving
and this is what we have been
aiming at, he said.
He said they had been sponsor-
ing Kutlwanong for four years
and wanted to get more sponsors
so that they could help more
learners.
) Visit the Express website
www.express-news.co.za for
more photos of the ceremony.
It pays to work hard
HERO:MorenaTsotetsi (centre),whowon the topachiever awardduring the 2013 InvestecQwaqwaPromaths
Awards, with Tate Makgoe, the Free State MEC for Education, and Fani Titi, the chairperson of the board
of directors: Investec. Photo: Tladi Moloi
6 EXPRESS, WEDNESDAY 10 JULY 2013
Kone Solutions K20932
DIRECTORATE: FINANCIAL AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SERVICES:
FREE STATE (BLOEMFONTEIN)
SENIOR SUPPLY CHAIN PRACTITIONER:
(BIDS MANAGEMENT)
Salary: R212 106 per annum (Level 8) (Ref. S8/3/2013/446)
Requirements: Recognised 3-year degree/diploma in Public Administration or equivalent qualification in Supply
Chain Management 2 years relevant experience in demand and acquisition management Knowledge of the public
sector procurement processes, rules and regulations Understanding of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations and other
related prescripts Good verbal and written communication skills Interpersonal relations, time management, office
management and administration skills Knowledge of the LOGIS and BAS transversal systems will be an added
advantage Good computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite and accounting systems Ability to work under
pressure and deliver pressure and deliver to tight deadlines Valid Code 08 drivers licence.
Duties: Procure goods, services and works within the Department by means of bids Maintain effective systems
and procedures from the procurement of goods and services by means of the bidding process Compile bid
documents Advertise bids, open bid/tender box and register bid offers in bid registers Coordinate and attend
briefing sessions Evaluate sessions Take minutes, interpret and analyse comparative schedules Prepare
submissions and reports to Bid Committees Provide support to clients, Bid Committees and supervisors
Coordinate bid-related matters with clients Ensure that internal control measures are adhered to Ensure
compliance with policies and procedures of the Department Work closely with supervisors to ensure that the
procurement of goods and services are valid, accurate and complete Support the management and monitoring of
the procurement function of the Department Assist the supervisor in the preparation of management information,
statistics and reporting on procurement to management Supervise staff.
Note: White, African, Coloured and Indian males and White, Coloured and Indian females are encouraged to apply.
Enquiries: Ms P Matekane, tel. (051) 447-8465
The suitable candidate will be selected with the intention of promoting representivity and achieving affirmative
action targets, as contemplated in the relevant components Employment Equity Plan.
The Department reserves the right not to appoint any applicant to this position and to conduct pre-
employment security screening.
Applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department, and should be
accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed) and
certified copies of qualifications, service certificates, drivers licence and Identification Document. Applicants with
foreign qualifications must submit a SAQA evaluation report on the qualification. Non-SA citizens must attach a
certified copy of proof of permanent residence in South Africa. In addition to completing the Z83, applicants are
required to disclose any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other adverse allegations or investigation against them.
Applicants must also provide the full names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least 3 referees. Failure to
submit the requested documents may result in your application not being considered (applications lacking evidence
of relevant experience will not be considered). If you apply for more than one post in the Department, please submit
a separate application form for each post. Applicants will be expected to be available for selection interviews at a
time, date and place as determined by the Department. If you have not been contacted for an interview within 3
months of the closing date, please assume that your application was not successful.
Correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number,
to: The Provincial Shared Service Centre, Private Bag X20803,
Bloemfontein 9300 or hand deliver at the 3rd Floor, SA Eagle Building,
Maitland Street, for attention: Human Resources Management.
Closing date: 19 July 2013
Applications will not be considered after the closing date.
COME and chase away the winter chill by
attending the final of the Spontaan singing
competition on Saturday, 13 July, at the
Vryfestival Blrkas in Bloemfontein.
The eight talented finalists of Volksblads
central local newspapers will compete for a
first place as the winner of Spontaan.
It will take place from 12:00 to 14:00.
Entrance is free and Charlize Berg is the
master of ceremonies. Big prizes are up for
grabs for the finalists and winner. The
prizes are:
) SpecSavers: Eight pairs of Infinity
sunglasses and eight vouchers worth R250
each. The total value is R5 200.
) Z PR Communications and Public
Relations Consultants: A publicity and
marketing contract valued at R5 000 for
each finalist, including a consultation
session with the Z PR team, a professional
CV, the design of a CD cover and business
cards, the design and writing of a profes-
sional profile, a Facebook profile and five
press releases. Total value for all of the
finalists is R40 000.
) PwC: For the winner R1 000 in cash,
runner-up R700 and third place winner R300
in cash. A total of R2 000.
) Atlantis Guest House: Accommodation to
the value of R4 100. The winner, runner-up
and third-place winner will each receive
three nights accommodation for two people
including breakfast.
) PCB Productions: A photo shoot for the
winner, runner-up and third-place winner
valued at R2 100.
) Absa: A R500 hamper for each finalist.
)Music Inc: A TT1-microphone for every
finalist, a cordless microphone with a stand
for the winner and a microphone stand for
the runner-up as well as a vocal training
book for the winner and the runners-up.
The total value of the prize is R6 600.
)Windmill Casino and Entertainment
Centre sponsors two nights stay, breakfast
included, for the winner and a partner.
The finalists are Ritte van der Watt from
Bloemfontein, Sun van der Merwe from
Kroonstad, Suanne Venter from Bloemfon-
tein, Werner Louw from Kuruman, Eben
von Gericke from Welkom, Chris Pretorius
from Bloemfontein, Thabang Molale from
Kimberley and Christiaan van Zyl from
Bethlehem.
Finalists to battle it
out at Vryfestival
RITTE VAN DER WATT is the Express
Groups finalist.
EXPRESS , WEDNESDAY 10 JULY 2013 7
Sudan too fieldedSaifEldinAliHidris in their
2-0 win against Zambia. But Ali Hidris should
have served a suspension following his send-off
against the same opponents in the 2012 Afcon
quarter-final. The 2012 Afcon co-hosts Gabon
were penalised for fielding a player who did not
meet all the requirements during their group E
goalless draw against Niger. It has since
emerged that the player in question, Charly
Moussono, had represented Cameroon in the
2006 Beach World Cup in Brazil and thus made
him ineligible.
At the time ofwriting, Fifawas about to deliv-
er the verdict against Equatorial Guinea follow-
ing their group B 4-3 home victory against Cape
Verde.Butaccording tomedia reportsEquatori-
appeared to have been home and drywith a lead
in Group A. But the wild celebrations in Addis
Ababa were short-lived after it emerged that
they fielded a defaulter Minyahile Teshome
Beyene in their 1-2 victory against Botswana.
Subsequent to that, the president of the Ethio-
pianFootball Federation, SahiluGebremariam,
acknowledged the mistake and announced that
hisentireexecutivewouldnot stand for thecom-
ing elections in September. Federation secre-
tary-general Ashenafi Ejegu has already
stepped down.How Iwish all other bungling ad-
ministrators can learn from this.
Now let me remind you how other unscripted
dramas have panned out. The 2013 Africa Cup
of Nations finalists Burkina Faso, Gabon and
Sudan have also been sanctioned for violating
Fifa statutes. Burkina Fasowere found guilty of
fielding controversial Cameroonian national
Herve Zengue in their goalless draw against
Congo-Brazaville.
NEWS
ADMINISTRATIVE bungles within football
federations on theAfrican continent have again
dominated headlines. It is shocking that so
many federations have failed to adhere to basic
standards set by the world football governing
body. In recent days a dozen cases have been in-
vestigated by Fifa and all of the accused were
found guilty as charged. Something is amiss . . .
At the time of writing this column Fifa had
just announced that Togo had been found guilty
for fielding an ineligible player during their 2-0
victory againstCameroon in the 2014FifaWorld
Cup qualifiers. But that match outcome has
been reversed. Instead, Cameroon have been
awarded a 0-3 victory due to Togos costly blun-
der of fielding Jacques Alexys Romao who had
already accumulated two yellow cards in the
previousmatches against Libya andCameroon.
As a result, Romao should have missed the re-
turn leg against Cameroon.
It does not end there. Ethiopia, as we know,
al Guinea made it clear that they would appeal
against an unpublished Fifa sanction. It is not
a secret that the country normally uses football
mercenaries in their matches.
In the starting line-up against Cape Verde all
the players, but one Mamadou Konate were
not from Equatorial Guinea. It is evident that
some team managers, coaching staff and the
powers that be are not doing their job. Not so
long ago Bafana Bafana players celebrated the
qualification that never was. They did not read
or understand the competition rules.
But on a more puzzling note. The Fifa Emer-
gency Committee has provisionally suspended
the Cameroonian Football Association (Feca-
foot) due to government interference. The fall-
out emanates from Fecafoot elections last
month where Iya Mohammed was re-elected to
the presidential role, despite being detained for
allegedly embezzling funds of the countrys
state-owned Cotton Development Company.
Fifa was not pleased with governments inter-
vention. It can only be in Africa where an ac-
cused person whos in detention can be voted
into a top football position. Yes, I understand
that one is innocent until proven guilty by a
court of law. Stay blessed.
) LetshabaisanSABCjournalistandwrites
in his personal capacity.
Bungling threatens football
My view
Teboho Letshaba
SABC Journalist
As the father of the South African nation, Nelson
Mandela, completes a month in a critical condi-
tion at the Mediclinics heart hospital in Pretoria,
the whole country has united in prayer for the
The Express Group joins the planet in wishing
him comfort and peace as he fights for his life.
Nation
Nation
united
united
AN exhibition of Madiba at the Look & Listen
at the Bloemfontein Waterfront.
Photo: Maradine Whitehorn
8 EXPRESS, WEDNESDAY 10 JULY 2013
Nation
Nation
THE Northern
Cape premier,
Sylvia Lucas, is
draped in an ANC
flag bearing the
image of Nelson
Mandela during a
recent prayer
service in Galesh-
ewe, Kimberley.
Photo: Emile Hendricks
PARLIAMENTARIANS called on all communities to
pray forMadiba as they held prayermeetings at the
St Georges Cathedral in Cape Town last week.
Photo: Leanne Stander
As the father of the South African nation, Nelson
Mandela, completes a month in a critical condi-
tion at the Mediclinics heart hospital in Pretoria,
the whole country has united in prayer for the
ailing statesman.
The Express Group joins the planet in wishing
him comfort and peace as he fights for his life.
Nation
Nation
united
united
Nation
Nation
united
united
ROSE SONTO,who drove the Toy-
ota Cressida that took Nelson
Mandela to freedom inCape Town
in 1990, stands next to Madibas
statue at the entrance to the
grounds of the Victor Verster Pri-
son. Photo: Jaco Marais
GEORGE CHAUKE of
Johannesburg deco-
rated his car with no
less than 160 stickers
and flags as his way of
showing respect for
the ailing statesman at
Mandelas Houghton
home.
Photo: Nelius Rademan
THE Springboks and these soccer supporters took Protea flowers to the
Houghton Johannesburg-based Nelson Mandela Foundation in support of the
ailing 94-year-old statesman last week. Photo: Lucky Maibi
EXPRESS , WEDNESDAY 10 JULY 2013 9
NEWS
THE Unemployment Insurance Act, 2001 (Act
no. 63 of 2001) came into operation on 1 April
2002. The purpose of the act was to establish an
Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) to which
employers and employees contribute and from
which employees who become unemployed, or
their beneficiaries as the casemay be, can bene-
fit. In thisway, theharmful economic and social
effects of unemployment can be alleviated.
Over the years, the fund has grown immense-
ly to overR83 billion.During the economicmelt-
down, the fund responded by contributing to
training lay-offs by helping companies that
were facing economic distress to cope.
Rather than employees being laid off, they
were retrained and absorbed back by their com-
panies. Furthermore, jointly with the mining
sector, the fund is contributing to the housing
development inNorth-West. Inorder to improve
servicedeliveryby the fund, theUnemployment
Insurance Board decided to recommend to the
ministerofLabour that theact shouldbeamend-
ed. The minister tabled the bill to parliament
and the cabinet has approved the Unemploy-
ment Insurance Amendment Bill.
The proposed amendments to the Unemploy-
ment Insurance Bill need to address the issue
ofworkerswhoarepresently excluded in theact
and by so doing, to conform with international
labour organisation standards; improve pay-
ment of benefits to contributors; and extend the
period within which benefits are payable.
This is the second amendment to the act fol-
lowing the first amendment made in 2003.
The proposed amendments to the act deal
with a number of issues namely how to include
learners, public servants and foreign workers
who are currently not covered in terms of the
provisions of the Unemployment Insurance Act
as it stands presently.
The amendments also seek to extend the peri-
odofpaymentofbenefits to thecontributor from
8months to 12months, and also extend the peri-
od inwhichacontributor can lodgeaclaim from
the current 6months to 12months.Other chang-
es includeallowingbeneficiaries to claim if they
have credits regardless of when they last sub-
mitted a claim, providing for the nomination of
beneficiaries incaseofdeathbenefits andassist-
ing in financing the employment promotion
projectsby thepublic employment services.The
amendments also seek to give powers to the ap-
peals committee to adjudicate on late applica-
tions for benefits and to give the minister the
power to vary the income replacement rate
throughregulations.NowtheDepartmentofLa-
bour releases thebill forpublic comments.After
encapsulating public comments in the bill, it
will then be tabled at Nedlac for social partners
to deliberate on it.
Ammendment to act proposed
10 EXPRESS, WEDNESDAY 10 JULY 2013
NEWS
}
Sidwell Guduka
THE much-loved Poelo Ntseki has died after
a short illness. Ntseki, who was the senior
communications officer in the office of the
Mangaung Metro Municipalitys executive
mayor, Thabo Manyoni, passed away last
Tuesday.
We received with sadness and a grave
sense of loss news of the passing away of Nt-
seki. He was one of our best employees. His
contribution to the ongoing transformation of
the communication space will be greatly
missed, Qondile Khedama, the director of
communications at the Mangaung Metro,
said.
Ntseki executed his responsibilities with
diligence and courage. He was a unique blend
within the space of communications. He re-
fused to lead from the front, but produced the
stars.
Khedama still remembers his first encoun-
ter with the fallen soldier.
On my first day of work at Mangaung four
years ago, he said to me: All we want at Man-
gaung is the face of the institution; everything
in the background, Ill take care of.
Khedama said Ntseki had avoided the lime-
light at all costs and had been more comforta-
ble dealing with all the logistics to ensure that
the work was done.
In the four years that we worked together,
he kept his private life private, but never
failed to mention his children. His profession-
al lifewasa fusionof technocracyandcreativi-
ty. This way he could visualise a project and
stillmake it easy to implement despite govern-
ment bureaucracy.
Khedama further said that itwas impossible
to describe the life of Ntseki without referring
to hiswarm, humble and peaceful personality.
He leaves us at a time when the Mangaung
Metro is taking centre stage in the media, an
industry which he loved. His contribution as
an employee, as a colleague and most of all as
a creative communicator will be sorely
missed.
Im convinced that both government com-
municators and the media fraternity he had
worked so closely with will miss this giant.
Ntsekismemorial servicewill beheld in the
Floreat Hall (Glass Palace) today at 14:00. The
funeral service will be held at the City Hall in
Bloemfontein on Saturday, starting at 08:00.
) Expresss staff would like to convey our con-
dolences to Ntsekis family and his friends.
May his soul rest in peace.
Death
mourned
FALLEN SOLDIER: Poelo Ntseki.
}
Jabulani Dlamini
KNOWN for its conscious music, Bloemfon-
tein-based Afro-Pop group Alah Yen has
recorded a song for the 94-year-old ailing
statesman, Nelson Mandela.
The group says they want their music to
play an integral part in South African
society as effectively demonstrated by
freedom stalwarts who used struggle songs
to ensure an equal opportunity nation.
Former President Nelson Mandela is
fighting for his life in the Mediclinic Heart
Hospital in Pretoria and he remains in a
critical condition suffering from a recurring
lung infection.
The song, titled Halala Madiba, is part of
their upcoming album due to be released
soon.
According to Ayanda Roda, Alah Yens
publicist and manager, the song speaks
about the role Madiba played in ensuring
that all South Africans receive a better
education, equal opportunities and that the
rainbow nation belongs to all those who
live in it.
This is the time we can show our love
and support to Mandelas family especially
when things are so difficult for them.
Moreover, as the arts and culture fraterni-
ty, we can only pass and show our love
through music by using it as a tool to
comfort Mandelas family, Roda said.
The group also told Express they wanted
to honour his immense contribution to
the liberation of South Africa from apart-
heid.
We need to honour the man and his
goodwill.
As South Africans we would not be
where we are today if he did not fight for
our freedom.
The song was also inspired by the
speech Madiba gave when he was inaugu-
rated as the first black president of the
country in 1994, Lehlohonolo Mokoena, the
groups leader, said.
Social networks have also been abuzz
with the groups fans raving about the
song.
The group has already announced that all
proceeds from the song will be donated to
charity.
) Visit Expresss website on www.ex-
press-news.co.za to listen to the song.
Song dedicated toMadiba
FOR MADIBA: Alah Yen group members Naledi Moepadira (left) and Lehlohonolo Mokoe-
na. The group has recorded a song for the 94-year-old ailing statesman, Nelson Mandela.
Photo: Supplied
EXPRESS , WEDNESDAY 10 JULY 2013 11
NEWS
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Sidwell Guduka
THIS past weekend saw the
Skateboarding for Hope Tour hit
the Loch Logan Waterfront Mall
in Bloemfontein. Skateboarding
enthusiasts from across the
province had an opportunity to
showcase their tricks on Sunday.
With the perfect weather and
more than 70 skaters participating
in the jamm sessions, the event
was a huge success.
The Skateboarding for Hope
initiative was launched by the
Northern Cape provincial govern-
ment to offer South African youth
the opportunity to challenge
themselves mentally and physical-
ly.
The programme aims to intro-
duce youth to skateboarding as a
healthy, affordable and accessible
lifestyle alternative, while creating
a strong youth culture centred
around mutual respect and
intercultural cohesiveness.
We have been increasingly
impressed by the skills and talent
of local skateboarders and with
the speed of growth of this sport
in the Northern Cape and Free
State. During the past couple of
years, we have seen skateboarding
gaining an ever greater popularity
and providing our youth with
incredible opportunities, John
Block, Northern Cape MEC for
Finance, Economic Development
and Tourism, told Express.
The Bloemfontein activation
was an ideal chance for more
youngsters in our neighbouring
province to learn about this
exhilarating sport. Over the next
couple of months, this initiative
will also stop in the Southern
Cape, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, the
Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and
the Western Cape and bring
skateboarding to the youth of the
country, Block said.
One talented skateboarder won
a wild card entry into the
upcoming World Skateboarding
Championships to be held in
Kimberley in September.
According to the organisers,
the days action will include
skateboarding clinics, demos,
best trick competitions with cash
prizes and skateboarding
merchandise up for grabs.
Expert skateboarders will be
conducting training sessions to
show novice skateboarders the
basic moves. Kids from local
childrens homes and disadvan-
taged communities will be
invited to form part of the fun
and will be kitted out with
skateboards and merchandise.
Sundays event was supported
by Anglo Americans Kumba Iron
Ore and partnered with Boogaloos.
Skateboarders show off tricks
SHOWING SKILL: One of many skaters who participated in the skateboarding event in Bloemfontein on
Sunday. Photo: Sidwell Guduka
We have been in
creasingly impressed
by the skills and talent
of local skateboarders
and with the speed of
growth of this sport in
the Northern Cape
and Free State.
John Block
12 EXPRESS, WEDNESDAY 10 JULY 2013
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Vacancies
Human Communications 100393
PROFESSIONAL NURSES (2 POSTS)
JOB GRADING: C-LOWER
DEPARTMENT: THEATRE
5-month fixed-term contract appointment (Ref. PNTTEMP-0613)
Permanent appointment (Scrub Nurse) (Ref. PNT-0613)
We have two vacancies for candidates registered with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional
Nurse who have experience in theatre and recovery room duties and boast proven track records as
Professional Nurses. Applicants must show sound diplomacy, discretion and interpersonal skills, be able to
work under pressure and independently and exhibit a meticulous and well-organised work method. Proven
exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English are essential. The role involves working long
hours on an ad hoc basis and being on standby.
Duties and responsibilities include: Nursing care of all patients in the Operating Room in all areas
Assisting with Ophthalmology procedures, general and orthopaedic procedures Internal emergency
preparedness Service, maintenance and stock control of all theatre and recovery room equipment
Ordering, controlling and issuing scheduled substances Ordering all anaesthetic and surgical
consumables from the dispensary Training and continuously evaluating anaesthetic assistants, circulators
and recovery room nurses Peri-operative care of all patients, handling of emergency situations during
delivery of anaesthesia or during the recovery period and handling of poly-trauma cases.
Enquiries: Sr Maureen Labuschagne at (057) 391-4488/4479
NURSING PRACTITIONER
JOB GRADING: C-UPPER
DEPARTMENT: PRIMARY HEALTHCARE - BEATRIX SOUTH SECTION
(Ref. NPP1-0613)
We seek candidates registered with SANC as a Professional Nurse who hold a Dispensing Licence and a
diploma in Primary Healthcare Nursing, and have a minimum of 2 years nursing experience in Primary
Healthcare Nursing. Excellent English verbal and written communication skills are also essential. Candidates
must be willing to travel to Beatrix Primary Healthcare Clinics. Previous experience in Primary Healthcare
within the mining industry, computer literacy (MS Office) and experience in TB management will be
advantageous.
Duties and responsibilities include: Primary Healthcare duties and TB management Attending to
accidents and medical cases Working shifts, including night shift Administrative duties.
Enquiries: Sr Maggy Mahlasela at (057) 391-4638
ENROLLED NURSE
JOB GRADING: B-UPPER
DEPARTMENT: THEATRE
(Ref. ENT-0613)
Candidates must be registered with the South African Nursing Council as an Enrolled Nurse and have
experience in theatre, with exposure to all areas of theatre (including anaesthetics, recovery, circulating and
CSSD). We seek a self-motivated, meticulous and well-organised worker who is able to work under
pressure and independently and boasts sound diplomacy, discretion and interpersonal skills. Excellent
English verbal and written communication skills are essential, as is own transport. Willingness to work long
hours on an ad hoc basis and be on standby is also needed.
Duties and responsibilities include: Nursing care of all patients in the Operating Room in all areas Internal
emergency preparedness Stock control Peri-operative care of all clients, handling of emergency situations
during the delivery of anaesthesia or during the recovery period and handling of poly-trauma cases
Enquiries: Sr Maureen Labuschagne at (057) 391-4488/4479
Interested parties should submit detailed Curricula Vitae to Israel Motsamai at e-mail:
[email protected] or fax: 086 575 3102, or post to the Unit Manager: Hospital,
attention: Israel Motsamai, St Helena Hospital (Pty) Ltd, PO Box 55026, Welkom 9466 (please quote
the relevant reference in your application).
Closing date: 19 July 2013
St Helena Hospital (Pty) Ltd
Candidates must be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as
determined by a risk-based medical examination at a relevant Sibanye Gold
Occupational Health Centre. Pre-screening and psychometric evaluation may
form part of the selection process. Short-listed candidates will be requested to
attend a panel interview. Applicants who receive no response to their applications
within 14 days may consider their application for the position to be unsuccessful
Sibanye Gold is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment
Prestige Group requires an assertive,
self-disciplined individual with previous experience
within the commercial industry.
ASSISTANT CONTRACT MANAGER
Duties include: Day-to-day management of staff
Completion of rosters and registers (Wages) Staff
management, including IR & manpower development
and training Building and maintenance of
professional client partnerships Maintenance of high
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Overseeing the upkeep of equipment on site and
stock management Maintenance of a high
standard of performance and image of the Company
Implementation of ISO 9001 quality systems
Supervision of staff Communicating clearly
with customers Resolving personnel problems or
grievances.
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Planning, organising skills and ability to delegate
PC literate Labour relations experience is essential
Basic budgetary experience 2-3 years previous
operational management experience (ideally within the
cleaning industry) A valid SA drivers licence.
The Companys approved Employment Equity plan
and targets will be considered as part of the
recruitment process aligned to the Groups
Employment Equity strategy.
Interested candidates to forward their CVs to
Angelique on fax: 086 516 4749 or e-mail:
Human Communications 100534www.humanjobs.co.za
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FOCUSON CECIL NURSE
THROUGH understanding the importance
of good ergonomic office furniture solu-
tions, Cecil Nurse continues to source,
design and manufacture products that
allow office workers to adjust furnishings
to their optimal specification, a definite
necessity within areas where more and
more people are required to share work
stations.
By assessing the organisational working
environments of all their customers, Cecil
Nurse is able to provide functional,
effective and productive workspace
solutions.
But ergonomics also takes into consider-
ation the psychology of the worker and
their ability to think reason and solve
problems. Ergonomic health in the office
environment encompasses various ele-
ments.
Workspace factors include lighting,
air quality, temperature and acoustics,
which all affect our physical and mental
comfort, and contribute towards delivery
or non-delivery, happy or irritable
staff.
Ergonomic solutions can be simple and
straightforward to apply. Often small
changes such as altering the height of a
chair is all that is needed to make a
considerable difference to an individuals
comfort levels.
The Enjoy chair range brings extraordi-
nary economy to luxury office seating.
Sharing many of the features of the
top-range ergonomic chair models, the
Enjoy office chair provides intensive
8-hour a day comfort.
With unique autoflex zones for back and
lumbar support and a range of adjustments
using the ingeniously simple single lever
control to provide personalised comfort,
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THE South African Football Association (Safa)
has acknowledged that youth football develop-
ment is a key performance area for football de-
velopment in South Africa.
The organisation further acknowledges that
there are youth football development pro-
grammes throughout the country that are focus-
ing on the football development of both girls and
boys. The newly developed Technical Master
Plan has identified youth football development
as an important pillar to enhance the prowess
of South African Football.
Safa, therefore, requests that all youth foot-
ball development programmes, youth football
academies, football programmes of excellence
and any other football related development pro-
grammes register with them.
This registration processwill enhance the Sa-
fa database aswell as assist in the identification
of our hidden football talent in the country.
Safa and the Safa Development Agency
(SDA) want to capture all academies, schools of
development or any project that is in the com-
munity to place them on our database so that
when people contact us wanting these institu-
tionsweareable topoint themin the rightdirec-
tion.
Also so that we can provide them with sup-
port, and, to a large extent, they can apply to the
2010FifaLegacyTrustFund for funding.Wewill
also grade themaccording to the different levels
ofbronze, silverorgold, dependingonwhat they
offer and how they offer it.
Perhaps a crucial point is that we will also
be in a position to know which academies are
operating and we can get rid of the fly-by-
nights, Fran Hilton-Smith, acting technical di-
rector at Safa, said.
We want to make sure that all the projects
are following the plans of the SDAwith regards
to the Technical Master Plan. And that is why
we are urging all the academies to register with
Safa. In that way we can assist them to develop
and provide service to Safa.
Registration forms are available at www.sa-
fa.net.
Youth football
important
EXPRESS , WEDNESDAY 10 JULY 2013 19
SPORT
ANGELIQUE MOLLER has been chosen
as Junes SuperSport Lets Play Sport Star
of the Month for the Bloemfontein Express.
This 13-year-old pupil of the Eunice
Primary School has a passion for triathlon
and biathle.
She has been swimming and running
since 2009 and started road cycling and
triathlon in 2010. She competed in the u.13
Free State triathlon championship where
she won gold.
Moller then went on to participate in the
u.13 South African triathlon championship
that was held in East London on 17 March.
The triathlon consisted of 400 m swim in
the sea, followed by a 10 km bike ride and
a 2,5 km run to the finish.
She walked away with a gold medal and
a winning time of 41 minutes and 22
seconds. This display of sporting excel-
lence led to her obtaining Free State
colours in triathlon.
Angelique has been doing biathle for the
past two years for which she has also been
awarded Free State colours.
Last year she won the u.14 Free State
biathle championship and this year she
came third.
She is competing at the South African
biathlon championship this month.
At the Free State inter-schools swimming
championship she won gold in 50 m
butterfly and silver in 50 m and 100 m
backstroke.
She has Free State colours for swimming
and half Free State colours for cross
country.
Her dream is to participate in the
Olympics and her hero and inspiration is
Kate Roberts.
Send your SuperSport Lets Play Sport
Star nomination for school learners
between the ages of six and 18 today
(nominations received before the 20th of
each month will be included in that
months selection).
You can email your nomination to
[email protected] or fax it to
0865524922. For more information contact
Lynne or Juanr at Z PR on 051-430-3027.
Passionate
about sport
ANGELIQUE MOLLER Photo: Supplied
THE Cheetahs have been boosted by the an-
nouncement that Springbok Willie le Roux
extended his contract at the franchise for a
further two years.
French and Japanese clubs were hunting
the services of the fleet-footed back, but his
recent inclusion as Springbok fullbackmade
the decision to stay easier. Cheetahs coach,
Naka Drotsk, confirmed the news to Ex-
presss parent paper, Volksblads, website.
Willie has extended his contract at the
Cheetahs for a further twoyears.He is an im-
portant player for us on attack and its great
news that he decided to sign with us, Drot-
sk said.
Le Roux (23) will still represent Griquas in
this years Currie Cup before switching to
Free State for the 2014 and 2015 seasons. He
reportedly had to choose between the Chee-
tahs, Sharks and Western Province, and ac-
cording to Volksblads sources, a massive
contract of about R2 million was offered by
Free State. The news will be welcomed by
Cheetahs fans, who are already celebrating
after they qualified for the Superrugby play-
offs for the first time by beating the Blues 34-
13 on Saturday. Sport24
Willie still a Cheetah
CRICKETSOUTHAFRICA(CSA)onMon-
day announced a bumper programme of
home international matches for the 2013-14
season against India and Australia.
The world-leading Proteas Castle Lager
Test squad will play three Sunfoil Test
matches each against both countries while
theProteasCastleLagerODI squadwill play
seven Momentum ODIs against India and
the Proteas Blue Label T20 squad will play
two KFC T20 international matches against
India and three against Australia.
The India tour starts on 18 November and
concludes with the third Sunfoil Test match
at the Bidvest Wanderers Stadium from 15
to 19 January. Australia start their tour on
5 February and conclude with the final KFC
T20 Internationalmatch at SuperSport Park
on 14 March. Both teams will then fly direct
to Bangladesh for the ICC World Twenty20
2014. The preliminary round starts on 16
March and the main competition on 23
March.
It promises to be a wonderful summer of
hotly contested international cricket, com-
mented CSA acting CEO, Naasei Appiah.
India are the current undisputed champi-
ons of 50 overs cricket. The Indian players
have always been very popular in South Af-
rica and their maestro, Sachin Tendulkar,
hasplayed198 testmatches. Itwouldbewon-
derful for his 200th test match to be in front
of a packed New Years crowd at Sahara
Park Newlands.
Here are the fixtures
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Express Reporter
THE tenth anniversary of the Engen
Knockout Challenge proved to be very
special for the Harmony Academy as they
clinched the championship for a record
seventh time in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
Staged at Windmill Park, Grey College,
the young, talented side from Welkom beat
first-time finalist, Brebner High School, 2-0
in an entertaining match.
Whilst the local team put up a good
performance and were strong in defence,
they just could not match the firepower of
Harmony up front.
Harmonys win was their seventh in
eight competitive finals at this event and
has not been matched by any other team
around the country. The teams champion-
ship goals came from the boots of Mandla
Masangane and Buti Mokele.
This years winners were rewarded with
a champions trophy, gold medals, a R10 000
cheque and bragging rights as the tourna-
ment champions.
The runners-up, Brebner High School,
were also handsomely rewarded with a
R2 500 cheque as well as tournament silver
medals.
National selector, Duncan Crowie, and
his technical team were on hand to observe
the competitors throughout the tournament
and evaluated individuals, referees and
teams who displayed exceptional qualities
in the sport. Identified recipients were
later awarded with trophies and recogni-
tion prizes.
Tyrone Mondi of Brebner stood out as
one of the star performers of the tourna-
ment and was awarded with not only the
Engen Ten-Year Anniversary Award, where
he will be flown to Johannesburg to attend
a high-performance programme hosted by
the the University of Pretorias High-Per-
formance Centre, but also deservedly
received the Player of the Tournament
Award for his exemplary skill and sports-
manship.
The Engen Knockout Challenge has
grown from strength to strength in the past
ten years and we are proud to have been a
part of contributing to the growth of
community upliftment and individuals
through soccer. We are extremely proud to
see this tournament grow to become one of
the most prestigious youth programmes in
the country which over the years has
unearthed a host of talented players who
now are applying their trade within the
professional ranks, said Brad Bergh,
group sponsorship manager of Engen
Petroleum.
Seventh win for
Harmony Academy
RECORD SETTERS: Harmony Academy celebrate winning their seventh Engen Knockout
Challenge title this past weekend. Photo: Chris Ricco/Backpagepix
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Sidwell Guduka
THE much-awaited
Springbok opening
test against Argenti-
na has been moved to
the FNB Stadium in
Johannesburg on Sat-
urday at 17:00.
The match was ini-
tially pencilled in for
the Free State Sta-
dium in Bloemfon-
tein on the same date
and time.
According to the
South African Rugby
Union (Saru), the test
moves to the fringes
of Soweto to formpart
of a unique initiative
spearheaded by the
national Department
of Sport, Arts, Cul-
ture and Recreation
whichaims tohonour
the legacy of Madiba.
The test match
forms part of a bonan-
za sports programme
which will include a
friendly soccer inter-
national between
Bafana Bafana and
Burkina Faso at the
same venue, a music
concert and cultural
activities.
Oregan Hoskins,
Saru president,
praised the efforts of
Fikile Mbalula, the
Sports minister, to
honour the ailing
Madiba.
On behalf of Saru
and the rugby frater-
nity I want to congra-
tulate Mbalula and
the Department of
Arts and Culture for
launching this
unique event. We are
extremely glad to be
part of such a unique
initiative, said
Hoskins.
I cannot think of a
better way for us as
sports people to hon-
our the legacy of
Mandela. By putting
two of South Africas
most popular sports,
with contrasting cul-
tural heritages, onto
the same field on the
same day we hope to
recapture the Spirit
of 2010 when the
Bulls took Vodacom
Super Rugby to the
Orlando Stadium.
Madiba is an in-
spiration to many
people around the
world, not only in
South Africa. Saru
and the Springboks
are extremely hon-
oured to be involved
in a programme that
will honour his lega-
cy, he added.
Rugby salutes
you, Tata Madiba,
and today I re-dedi-
cate our game to liv-
ing the values you so
nobly portray toler-
ance, inclusiveness
and nation-building.
The Bafana Bafana
game will kick off at
13:30 and it will be fol-
lowed by rubgy in a
packed programme.
A music concert
starts immediately
after the Springboks
match.
Greg Peters, San-
zar CEO, said: We
are supportive of the
forthcoming Nelson
Mandela Sports Day
and believe it will
prove a momentous
occasion for South
Africa.
We sincerely
thank the South Afri-
can Government and
South African Rugby
Union for maintain-
ing open channels of
communication and
ensuring all stake-
holders remained in-
formed throughout
the planning process.
Sanzar is also ap-
preciative of the Free
State Rugby Union
and the people of
Bloemfontein for be-
ing so accommodat-
ing to the venue
change that sees the
South Africa versus
Argentina test moved
to Johannesburg.
We trust thewhole
nation will support
the initiative as the
Springboks and Bafa-
na Bafana line up in
auniquedoublehead-
er to celebrate awide-
ly-revered and much-
loved icon, said Pe-
ters.
Meanwhile, Luis
Castillo, Argentine
Rugby Union presi-
dent, said the Pumas
were glad to play
their part in the
event.
We are very proud
to be able to take part
in a very special day
like this to honour
Mandela.
In 2008 we also
played in a special
test to commemorate
his 90th birthday in
Johannesburg and it
will be a privilege for
us to honour him in
this way in the next
game between the Pu-
mas and our South
African brothers.
In a joint statement
from Lindsay Mould
and Harold Verster,
president and CEO of
the Toyota Cheetahs
respectively, the duo
expressed their sup-
port for the initiative.
Free State Rugby
supports the initia-
tive to move the
Springbok test to the
FNB Stadium and see
this as a matter of na-
tional interest and
has agreed to do this
in honour of Former
President Mandela.
Free State Rugby
regrets that the move
will negatively affect
their supporters, sea-
son ticket holders,
suite holders and oth-
er interest groups,
but we trust that eve-
ryone will have an
understanding that
this is done in nation-
al interest and to hon-
our Mandela in this
special way.
Tickets for the day
are priced from R220
and are available
throughComputicket
outlets nationwide.
) Fikile Mbalula,
Sports minister, on
Thursday honoured
Springbok wing Bry-
anHabana for becom-
ing the first South Af-
rican player to score
50 test match tries.
Opening testmoves to FNB Stadium
Opening testmoves to FNB Stadium
MY BALL: Bryan Habana, who was honoured by the Sports minister last week, gets away from his opponents. Photo: Chris Ricco/Backpagepix
I cannot think of a better
way for us as sports people
to honour the legacy ofMan-
dela. OreganHoskins