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DETERMINED to conclude the conferencethey started a week ago, the EFF went12 km outside of Kimberley to conclude itsprovincial election in what appeared to bea calm atmosphere.The conference was held on Saturday at
Marrick Farm.Apart from sending heavy weights
Hlengiwe Hlophe and Godrich Gadi fromthe Central Command Team (CCT), the EFFalso deployed fierce-looking securitypersonnel armed with pump guns andshields.A heavy police contingent was also
present during the conference, especiallyduring the late hours when election timewas approaching.On the surface, it looked as though the
conference was peaceful as most of thedelegates reported to be in calm spirits asall irregularities and concerns were ironedout.Ronald February’s camp was seen
singing songs like Ho lokile, ho lokile (It’sok) before going to the polls, while AubreyBaartman’s camp was calmly looking on.Baartman emerged as the provincial
chairperson, while Dr Dirk Andrews waschosen as the provincial treasurer.The other members of the top five are
Lesego Diale (deputy chair), GeorgeNyakane (secretary) and NkagisangMokgosi (deputy secretary).The chairperson of John Taolo Gaetsewe,
Olebogeng Leerwane, commented that they,as the February camp, accepted the defeatafter being beaten by 13 votes.“It is no secret that no one wants or
expects to be beaten in a race, but theconference went well and we werebeaten.“We therefore accept Aubrey Baartman
as the chairperson and will work toge-ther in the goal of building a strongorganisation.“The issue of the credentials was sorted
out and the conference was a success,” headded.Baartman also expressed his satisfaction
with the conference, which he said wentwell after all the problems had beenironed out.“The conference was peaceful this time
and it was free and fair,” he said.He added that the members of the
Provincial Legislature (MPL’s) would retaintheir seats, while the EFF compiled theirlists working with other provinces ahead ofthe EFF’s national conference.
EFF concludes electionAtmosphere much calmer than during previous conference
THE atmosphere was different this time amongst EFF delegates. Photos: Boipelo Mere
FIERCELOOKING security personnel armed with pump guns and shields were on guard during the conference.
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AT least 30% of the population inthe Northern Cape is still in needof support services for substanceabuse and the province reportedlystill has the highest incidence offoetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) inthe country.Out of every 1 000 children who
are born 122 are born with FAS.The Kimberley director of
Families South Africa (Famsa),Zoe Bula, shared these statisticsduring the International Men’sDay celebration at the MayibuyeMultipurpose Centre in Kimber-ley.Bula highlighted that 14% of the
people they worked with indicatedthat they were illegal drug users,of which 6% were school children.A total of 33% of the respondentshad indicated that they hadstarted using alcohol when theyhad been younger than 16, while14% had been depressed due tothe alcohol usage in their house-holds.According to statistics, the
province had a 4% increase incrimes that relate to substanceabuse and an 11,3% illiteracy rate.A total of 42% of households inthe province live on an income ofless than R800 a month.The question arose whether men
are indeed playing a big enoughrole in their households.The spotlight also fell on boys.
A number of speakers motivatedthe youth, who were referred to asfuture fathers. They were encour-aged to set their own trend inbecoming role models under thetheme Working together for menand boys.
The theme of the day wasdesigned to encourage greaterco-operation in addressing theissues that affect men and boys allover the world, such as men’sshorter life expectancy, the highmale suicide rate, the collectivetolerance of violence against men,the struggles boys face in gettingan education and the uniquechallenges of father-child relation-ships.Many of the men brought their
sons with them to the event.Some of the other topics that
received attention, were improv-ing gender relations, promotinggender equality, producingresponsible males and highlight-ing positive male role models.The speakers highlighted
specific areas that needed to beaddressed in order to give youngboys the best start in life.Life expectancy is an alarming
one, as they live shorter lives andcommit suicide more often thangirls. Areas such as education alsoneed to be tackled. Studies showthat females are outperformingmales at school. The issue ofviolence also needs to be lookedinto.The programme director, Otsile
Leshoho, requested that the eventshould be used to address issuessuch as parenting, positive malerole models, families and healthylife choices for men.According to Leshoho, the day
was an opportunity for men to beappreciated and celebrated for thesacrifices and the contributionthey made on a daily basis intheir place of work, in their roleas husbands and fathers, for theirfamilies, for their friends, for
their communities and for theirnation.“Furthermore, it is an occasion
to highlight discrimination againstmen and boys and to celebratetheir achievements and contribu-tions,” Leshoho said.Mbongiseni Thabethe of the
Department on Social Develop-ment focused on the communica-tion breakdown between fatherand son. He also touched on theissue of father absenteeism inhouseholds, which resulted infathers blaming the mother or thechildren for poor performance.“I see these things happen. I
also used to see mothers andwives being the only ones support-ing their sons in court and inprison. Where are you, the father,at that time? Were you able tosupport and guide your son alongthe way when he was growingup?” asked Thabethe.International Men’s Day (IMD)
is celebra-ted in over 50 countries,including South Africa, where it isa partnership between the Depart-ment of Social Development,Famsa and the FatherhoodFoundation.) Watch a video on www.express-news.com.
Men’s Day puts spotlight on fatherhood
ZOE BULA, Kimberley director ofFamilies South Africa (Famsa),was one of the speakers at the recent International Men’s Day celebration at the Mayibuye Multipurpose Centre in Kimberley.
Photo: Boipelo Mere
Economic Development & TourismDepartment:Economic Development & TourismNORTHERN CAPE PROVINCEREPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Invitation for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from manufacturers for theestablishment of manufacturing operations in the Metals Industrial Cluster in
Kuruman, Northern Cape.
1. INTRODUCTIONThe Northern Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism ('the Department')invites manufacturers who are interested in establishing a metals manufacturing facility in theMetals Industrial Cluster in Kuruman, to submit their Expression of Interest (EOI). Such a facilitymay be additional to the respondent's existing manufacturing facilities. It may be a startupbusiness or it may be a potential relocation of an existing plant.
By responding to this call for EOI, respondents stand to gain preferential membership of theCluster and access to Cluster benefits (e.g. free and discounted infrastructure, facilities andservices). By making your specific needs known through your response to this EOI, respondentsprovide an opportunity for their requirements to be accommodated in Phase 1 of the Cluster,currently planned to go live in 2016. For further details, please refer to the EOI.
2. INSTRUCTIONSFORCOMPLETINGTHEEXPRESSIONOF INTERESTInterested parties should complete the EOI which is available on request via e-mail or from theDepartment's offices. The EOI is available from the following official:Jessica Makgetla: [email protected] should also be directed to the above-mentioned official.
3. DEADLINEAll EOIs must be sent through by e-mail or hand delivered by 5 December 2014 at 11:00.
The EOI must be submitted either via e-mail to the official mentioned above or to the Departmentat the following address: 2 Cecil Sussman Road, Khaya La Bantu Building, Kimberley 8301.
METALS INDUSTRIAL CLUSTER
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FRANS MODISA, the owner of theMFM Construction Company in Harts-water, poured his heart out concerningthe achievements and challenges in hiscompany.He spoke to officials of the Depart-
ment of Trade and Industry (dti) andthe media during a sight-seeing of thedepartment’s funded project.Modisa established his construction
business in 2012 and currently employs12 permanent workers.The company is involved in water
reticulation and sewer networking inthe Hartswater, Jan Kempdorp, Pam-pierstad and Taung areas.As a construction business in need of
specialised machinery MFM succeededin getting a grant from the BlackBusiness Supplier Development Pro-gramme (BBSDP) amounting to R800 000for tools through the dti’s support. Thegrant was specifically for tools, machin-
ery and equipment on a 50:50 cost-shar-ing basis.He also secured a loan to pay up his
share of the machinery that cost him atleast R2,6 million.He told how he had managed to close
the gap of dry periods where he wouldnot get jobs or tenders by hiring out hisequipment.“Even though it was still difficult
because some of the people would notpay up in time, I managed to keep thecompany running and pay the workers.”According to Modisa, he is still in
dire need of a specialised trailer forhauling his machinery.“It is always a challenge to transport
machinery as I do not have a horse andtrailer. It also delays the process of megetting to the required site on time as Ihave to hire it.“But I am positive that there is
progress in my business and that thelittle I have, will make me reach mydream of buying more,” he concluded.
Companymaking strides
MARK ALARD, the director of Strategic Partnerships at the dti, Toni Moeng of Phokwane Post and Frans Modisa, the owner of MFM Construction, during the tour ofhis business. Photo: Boipelo Mere
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THEY call themselves Soul Brothers/Merged.These three youngsters left the guests’
mouths hanging open when they deliveredan outstanding performance at the recentInternational Men’s Day Celebration at theMayibuye Multipupose Centre last week.Coming from completely different back-
grounds, Lebogang Motsage (19), Mc DonaldLetshedi (16) and Retlametswe Chuaka (16),share only one goal, which is to sing.Chuaka is in gr. 9 and Letshedi in gr. 10
while Lebogang is in matric this year.Lebogang is a learner of the KimberleyTechnical High School and Mc Donald andRetlametswe are of the Kimberley Boys’High School.The guests were even more impressed
when Motsage pulled out his hardcoverbook and rendered a sweet poetic piecewhile his partners hummed in the back-ground.“I can’t even remember the last time I
said that to my girlfriend. These boys reallyknow their story,” said an impressed maleguest.Through their journey of music they left
other groups and teamed up to form theSoul Brothers/Merged.During an interview with Express
Northern Cape they jokingly said that theywere even prepared to sing for a Drink-O-Pop at events.They are also looking forward to joining
the Soul Music Sensation (SMS) whoinvited them to their Standard Bank MusicTour at the Mitah Seperepere ConventionCentre.They said that they were inspired by The
Soul Music group.“We are so determined to grow that we
are willing to show our talent for free.People can just name the place and time,”said talkative Mc Donald, who said that hewas mostly inspired by his girlfriend.In response to how they came up with the
name of the group Lebogang said: “We havethis habit of singing wherever we are in aneffort to brush up our skills.So one day we were singing while in a
queue in a shop and a woman said to usthat our singing took her soul to anotherplace.What we know, is that we are normal
teenagers and children of God who prayand respect others. We cannot say that weare born again like everyone always asksus because we do not know what it means.”Elaborating on their different back-
grounds Mc Donald revealed that he stillhad to give his family the surprise of their
lives by inviting them to one of their stageperformances.“My family never takes my singing
seriously. They always say that I ammaking a noise when I start singing. Idecided to focus on my studies and onlyreveal my singing talent to them when I ampositive that I stand a chance of making itin the music industry.”Motsage, who is a member of the Inde-
pendent Pentecostal Holy Church (IPHC),said he has always loved singing.“I started expressing myself in song after
my mom had passed on in 2007, then I wastaken in by my grandmother who alsopassed on. I was left with my aunt andgrandfather who also passed on. I ended upstaying at the hostel where I took mysinging to another level by actively singingat church where I started using a mike.When I sing at church, it is like God isshowing himself to me.”Chuaka, who is originally from Taung,
said that he loved music as an activemember of the Seventh Adventist Church.“I heard the two of them singing at
school and was so impressed that I justjoined in and sang. I did not even ask themto become a member. That is when Leb-ogang suggested that we form the group.”They are not looking at additional
members as that will slow them down.“Our experiences from other groups have
taught us that big groups hold you back.The smaller group will give us the potentialto work harder and become responsible. Weare planning to go big with our musictalent.”The trio kept on practising even while
they were writing their exams.They are available for bookings at
government and private functions.They would have loved to stay together
but due to their studies they have to splitsometimes. “We’ll continue to do perform-ances as God is the only one who knowswhere our future lies,” they said.Go to the Express website www.express-
news.co.za to listen to them.
Talented trioaims for success
SOULBROTHERS/MERGEDmembers LebogangMotsage(19),McDonald Letshedi(16) andRetlametswe Chuaka(16) in action.
‘We are so determined togrow that we are willing to
show our talent for free.People can just name the
place and time.’– Mc Donald Letshedi
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THE deputy provincial commis-sioner of the SAPS, Maj. Gen.Rasmati Shuvuri, officiallyhanded over the Northern Capefestive season plan to the provin-cial commissioner of the SAPS,Lt. Gen. Janet Basson, during thelaunch of the festive seasonoperation Duty Calls over theweekend.The launch kicked off with a
spectacular showcase of resourcesby various government depart-ments in Bathlaros in Kurumanwhere the MEC for Transport,Safety and Liaison, MarthaBartlett, and Basson were inattendance.Messages of support for the
campaign were delivered byrepresentatives of Business Against Crime,the Provincial Community Policing Forum,the South African Police Unions, Sapu andPopcru.In her address to the community, Basson
reiterated that Operation Duty Calls topolice and safeguard the citizens of theNorthern Cape during the festive periodand beyond to ensure a safe, secure andpeaceful holiday season for all the people inthe Northern Cape.She added that one of the strategic
priorities was community mobilisation.“During this period and beyond, the
SAPS will re-enforce efforts to addresspriority crimes namely murder, assault, allsexual offences, robbery, burglary, illegalpossession of firearms, theft of motorvehicles, drug-related crimes as well as theabuse of alcohol. All available resourceswill be utilised effectively and specialisedunits (Tactical Response Team, K9 Units,Public Order Policing) will be incorporatedto address serious and violent crimes. Lawenforcement will follow an integratedapproach and will work hand in glove withour counterparts such as the provincial and
municipal traffic departments. Fightingcrime is everyone’s business.”Basson continued that “the Northern
Cape police re-affirms its commitmenttowards the community we diligentlyserve”.Bartlett also mentioned in her message
that fighting crime was a shared responsi-bility and that it was through action andpartnership that crime and criminals couldbe defeated in the society.“The launch comes at the right time as
we are entering the 16 Days of Activism ofNo Violence against Women and Childrencampaign to mobilise the communities toact against all forms of abuse. The negativeimpact of violence against women andchildren has a demoralising effect on oursociety. It is during this period where wemust intensify the fight against crime andmake sure that we are working together tobuild a crime free society.”Basson also sent out a stern warning to
those involved in crime that “through theirpartnerships with other law enforcementagencies, we are united in the quest tocombat crime”.
Police launch operation
MAJ. GEN. PETER SHIVURI leading the drill platoonin a drill display in Kuruman. Photo: Supplied
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THE Northern Cape High Courtsentenced Rankadi Emmanuel Tsilo(43) to 14 years’ imprisonment forthe murder of his wife, NthabisengAnna Tsilo (37). The sentence waspassed last Wednesday.It took less than a year for the
case to be concluded.According to a police statement,
the accused and his wife wereheard arguing by their neighboursin their shack in Lorato Park onthe night of 8 March this year. Thisaltercation led to a physical fightbetween the two.The accused is reported to have
assaulted and stabbed his wife withan unknown object.Neighbours who heard the couple
fighting, went to assist and found
the door locked.The mother of the accused was
summoned by the neighbours tointervene.When she entered the shanty, she
found the victim lying on the floor.The victim, who was still alive,
was bludgeoned and bleeding fromher face.She was taken to hospital where
she eventually succumbed to herinjuries.
Tsilo handed himself over to thepolice the following day and theautopsy showed that the victim hadsuffered severe head injuries.The Galeshewe Cluster command-
er, Maj. Gen. Kolie Mathys, com-mended the investigating officer,Det. WO Basil Buys, for his excel-lent investigation of the caseespecially as the country is ap-proaching the 16 Days of Activismfor No Violence against Women andChildren.“Sentences such as this is a clear
indication that the SAPS workshard to eradicate crimes againstwomen and children.”) Share your view on Express’sFacebook page at Northern-Cape-Ex-press.
Husband jailed for killing wife
DET. WO BASIL BUYS explaining some processes to the accused,Rankadi Emmanuel Tsilo. Photo: Supplied
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A WINDSORTON MINER was caught inthe act by Pamela Tshwete, the deputyminister of Water and Sanitation, after hehad allegedly blocked part of the Vaal Riverwith a man-made embankment in order tomine diamonds.The action was part of the department’s
Enforcement Month activities in whichseveral illegal water consumers nationwideare caught.The deputy minister was clearly upset
when she saw the scale of the destruction.Kimberley extracts its drinking water
from the lower part of the Vaal River.Officials of the minister’s department
immediately closed down the mine andTshwete laid charges against David Amos,the mine’s owner, at the Windsorton policestation. The charges involved damages tothe river, pollution and illegal waterextraction without the necessary and validpermits.“I will also ensure that the officials who
approved documents without permissionare investigated,” said Tshwete.Tshwete was unhappy when Amos told
her he was “a comrade” and that he wouldnever purposefully damage and pollutewater sources meant for other SouthAfricans. He insisted his activities werelegal.At the mining site, a section of the Vaal
River was almost completely blocked anddammed-up with a man-made embankment.Tracks were exposed on the riverbed, fresh-water shells lay withered in the sun, and afew fish were seen swimming in ponds.Giant mining machinery could be seen.
Electrical wires without proper insulationor without security measures lay exposedalong the supply pipes.The miners had evidently directed the
entire river into a channel relay whereseveral water pumps and pipes had beenconnected to retreat water for washingbort.Officials seized the water pumps and
pipes, mining machinery and vehicles.Water samples were also taken as evidenceof contamination.Nigel Adams, deputy chief of enforcement
at the department, issued Amos with awarrant of arrest and warned him that hecould be found guilty of violation of the lawand that he could spend five years inprison and that a fine could be imposed ifhe was found guilty.Adams revealed that Amos was running
eight illegal operations next to the river,which had a negative environmentalimpact.Adams said it had taken him two years to
put the case together.Amos indicated that he would appeal the
actions and mine closure at the WaterTribunal.O.T. Gaoraelwe, director of enforcement
at the provincial Department of Environ-
ment and Nature Conservation, said Amos’smining operations were closer than 32 mfrom the shore, and that he may havedamaged the river.
Ntsundeni Ravhugoni, deputy director ofthe Department of Mineral Resources, saidAmos’s mining permits would be reviewed.Officials also warned other miners along
the river to cease any and all illegalactivities.) Visit the Express website, www.express-news.co.za for more videos and photos.
Mining damages river, environment
PAMELA TSHWETE, the deputy minister of Water Affairs and Sanitation, as well as the Provincial Department of Environmental andNature Affairs and Minerals, visited mines in Windsorton whichwere reported to be operating illegally and blocking the Vaal River.Amos Davids is being investigated after Tshwete visited the areato check theminers’ permits. Pictured are the deputyminister (left)and Amos (centre) explaining his situation. Photo: Emile Hendricks THE Vaal River with a diversion channel. Photo: Supplied
THE discharge of water into the environment containing waste. Photo: Supplied
‘Sentences such as this isa clear indication that theSAPS works hard to eradi-cate crimes against wom-
en and children.’
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LINDIWE MONNANYANA from Kimber-ley was one of the tavern owners whosigned the code of practice pledge at theProtea Big Hole. She was among the manywho learned a lot at the Taverners’ Imbizoinitiated and hosted by the IndustryAssociation for Responsible Alcohol Use(ARA).She understood the importance of not
selling alcohol to children when LeanaOlivier, the CEO of the Foundation forAlcohol-Related Research (FARR), discussedissues around Foetal Alcohol Syndrome(FAS). Olivier appealed to the tavernowners to not sell alcohol to pregnantwomen.“Whether you are the manufacturer, the
distributor or the consumer – we all need totake responsibility for preventing FAS,which is 100% preventable,” said Olivier.“I have learned a lot from this Imbizo. It
is important that we as tavern ownerscomply with the law, as well as takeresponsibility for the little ones – theunderaged. As a mother, this is veryimportant to me,” said Monnanyana.Dr Osbom Mahanjana, ARA CEO, also
urged tavern owners to accept responsibilityfor the patrons they serve – or choose not to
serve, in promoting responsible drinking inSouth Africa.“You are very significant in curbing
alcohol abuse in your communities,”Mahanjana said.Observing a moment of silence in ac-
knowledging those whose lives have beentragically affected by the excessive andnegligent consumption of alcohol, Lt. Gen.Janet Basson, provincial commissioner ofthe Northern Cape, and Rudessa Stadhouer-
Andrews, CEO of the Northern Cape LiquorBoard, observed a candle-lighting ceremony.Affirming the message of co-regulation,
Churchill Mrasi, president of the SouthAfrican Leisure Tourism and HospitalityAssociation (Saltha), said that the traders inthe industry, such as tavern owners, had tobe engaged, because awareness that every-one is responsible to regulate the industry,needed to be created. Saltha partners withthe ARA on imbizo events.
“Apart from interventions such as theimbizos, the ARA is developing a strictmarketing code of communication that willbe released to the public to inform them onwhat the alcohol marketing regulations are,and accordingly we will give the public areporting platform so that they can alsoplay a part in co-regulating and givingactive feedback,” said Mahanjana.He said the code of communication would
be released in the near future.
Tavern owners accept responsibility
TAVERN owners from the De Aar and Kimberley region show off their signed pledges.From the left are Buang Kagisho, Patricia Harmans and Headman Bangani.Photo: Supplied
LEANA OLIVIER, FARR CEO, discusses issues regarding Foetal Alcohol Syndrome.
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ONE day when I have a daughterI will talk to her about all things
unseenAll things that go creeping in the
dark . . .I will talk to her about spiders,
rats and men that only come out toplay when the sun sleepsI will teach her to appreciate the
light, to appreciate reason and toappreciate truthI will teach her to read books,
emotions, signs and behaviourpatternsSo that she can learn who she isAnd what others can be beyond
the façade that smiles back at herI will teach her to standNot only for her beliefs and what
she believes is rightBut to stand and walk away when
a man fails to see her worthAnd to stand her ground when
she is testedOne day when I have a daughterI will dress her in pink seshwesh-
we dresses and white shoesSo that she grows up knowing
that she is an African princess anda cultured womanSo that she never feels the need
to kiss too many a frog to find herprinceSo that she learns that a prince is
not made by shining armourBut a prince is a warrior who
proves that he is worthy of herheartWhen I have a daughter I will
plait her hair with pantyhose likemy mother didI will teach her that it is funda-
mental that she is present in every
step of her growthI will teach her that a woman’s
hair is her crownAnd until she is a woman her
crown must be a symbol of humili-tyWhen I have a daughter I will
write her poetry, I will play withher every afternoonAnd read her a bedtime story
every nightBecause I never want her to grow
up without me . . .I never want to question when
she lost her virginity without meknowingAnd I want to be her first source
of reference by building enoughconfidence in her that Mommy willalways understandBecause Google and friends may
lead her astrayOne day when I have a daughterI want to be a mommy who has a
camera around her neck on herfirst day of schoolI want to be a mommy who is on
a first-name basis with herteachersI want to be a mommy who is
able to move meetings and if needbe I will drive 50 kilometersIn order to be present at her
public speaking competitionsI want to be a mommy who gives
her a high 5Not because she won but simply
because she bears no doubt in hermindThat she made me proud . . .I want to be a mother who is a
living example to her daughter . . .I want her to know that I am not
perfect yet it is never an excusenot to try to become a better
personI want to marry her father before
she is born and I pray he namesher RetsangSo that she never has to doubt
who she is and her place in thisworldAnd if she is born before the ringThen I will pour all my love into
loving her until Jehovah shows usthe right oneUntil He shows us my Abraham
so that I can be his SarahUntil He shows me Isaac so that I
can be his RebeccaI want to be her mother and her
mommyI want her to be my girl and my
daughterI want to give her everything my
mother gave to meI want to teach her all the lessons
Ouma taught meAnd I simply want to be her
mother and her mommyAnd I want her to be my girl and
my daughter.
One day when I have a daughter . . .
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AFTER handing overkitchen ware and furniture,and replacing window panesto benefit the identifieddisabled and elderly resi-dents of Carnarvon throughthe Exco outreach pro-gramme, John Block,Northern Cape Finance,Economic Development andTourism MEC, proceeded toDouglas to continue theprogramme in November.Here Block opened a
biscuit factory which is saidto have employed about 30young people.It is common practice for
the Exco outreach pro-gramme that all provincialgovernment departmentsidentify disadvantagedcommunity organisationsand households to provideassistance to.
Block indicated thatprovincial government wouldcontinue to serve the peoplewith dignity, to improve andtouch their lives, becausethat was a commitmentmade under oath.He emphasised that
government operated withinlimited resources, but thatservice delivery would neverbe compromised.“Through this programme
we will find ways of lettingour communities into ourspace, taking their pulse andletting them take ours.“We will not hesitate to
encourage municipalities andprovincial governmentofficials to go beyond the callof duty to deliver services tothe people,” Block said.“This programme assists
in bridging the gap betweengovernment and members ofthe community.”
NC lives improvedA WINDOW being replaced in Carnarvon. Photo: Supplied
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THE staff and learners of the Kuruman Christian Academy(KCA) made a special birthday card for their principal,Deirdre Nieuwoudt.Their message is as follows: You have made our school a
better place to learn, to grow and to be. You have taughtus all what it means to be dedicated to lifelong learning.Your steady hand, firm leadership and your gentle instruc-tion have benefitted the school, the learners and the staff.Thank you for everything and we love you dearly. MayGod bless you with many more beautiful years.
KCA has plenty to celebrate
A VERY special card for a very special principal, Deirdre Nieuwoudt. Photos: Supplied
THE new leaders for 2015 are from the left, front: Tefo Pakoeng,head boy, Warona Maphala, head girl, Tebo Gae and Theo Segami;back: Dina Johnson, Marshall Nkomo, Atle Moopelwa and ThapeloPhemolo.
MATRICULANTS of the Kuruman Christian Academy celebrated their matric farewell on 16 October. From theleft are Kagiso Tlhako, Naledi Moroeng, Elidese Kumm, Stephanie Grigor and Wernich Wiese.
TO accompany the theme Chinese, thisbeautiful cake was part of the 2014 matric farewell function.
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YOUNG and active sportsparticipants were honoured bySuperSport and Let’s Play inassociation with Express NorthernCape at a small ceremony at theFlamingo Casino in Kimberley.The top three sports stars were
announced at the annual awardsceremony. They were chosenfrom eight of Northern CapeExpress’s monthly finalists for theSuperSport Let’s Play Sports Starcompetition.
The top three are young starswho are good at sport, aremotivating or training others tobe good at sport or are gettingpeople active at school, in thecommunity or at the gym.Express Northern Cape and
SuperSport and Let’s Play havelaunched the special initiative inan effort to find and giverecognition to learners at eitherLet’s Play Siyadlala primary orhigh school level who excel insport, or are helping others to bemore active.
Top three sportsstars announced
NADIA PEGRAM (12), a star inrhythmic gymnastics, is Express Northern Cape and SuperSport Let’s Play’s SportsStar of the Year. She has beenachieving gold medals at regional and national level, including at the interprovincialcompetitions of the SouthAfrican Gymnastics Federation.From the left are JuanréViviersof SuperSport, Lynne Landman of Z PR, Nadia and Boipelo Mere, editor of ExpressNorthern Cape. Photos: Supplied
SIBONGILE TYHOKO (18)was the first runner up. She is a junior youth champion in boxing.She has also acquiredmany goldmedals at regional and national level. With her are LynneLandman of Z PR (left) and Boipelo Mere, editor of Express Northern Cape.
ALBERTUS HUMAN (14) was the second runner up in the competition. He is active inwrestling and athletics. He has achieved gold medals at regional and national level. Withhim are Lynne Landman of Z PR (left) and Boipelo Mere, editor of Express Northern Cape.
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FIVE lucky readers of Express NorthernCape stand the chance to win a doubleticket (two tickets) to the upcoming Kimber-ley Gospel Show at the Griqua (GWK Park)Rugby Stadium on Sunday.The show will see at least two local
talents sharing the stage with MTN JoyousCelebration, the popular Lesotho-basedCatholic Choir and MaCecilia.Ntsiki Shuping, Malibongwe and Grace
Gomolemo will enchant music lovers at the2014 Kimberley Gospel Show with top-per-forming groups.The concert will also mark the launch of
the 16 Days of Activism of No Violenceagainst Women and Children, therebyencouraging community members toactively fight this scourge.The award-winning choir MaCecilia A St
Paul will be a major highlight for theprovince, given that their top-class Africanchoral music features Sotho rhythms thathave made them a household name locallyand around the world on the gospel musicscene.MTN Joyous Celebration will be visiting
the Northern Cape as part of their OnePurpose Tour.“It is heart-warming to see how much
support this group enjoys in the province,”
say the producers and organisers.For only R200 (field), R250 (grand stands)
and R300 (golden circle) local talent willalso be on display with the province’s upand coming gems being given a chance toshine.Shuping and Gomolemo are as powerful
as the sermons they deliver at theirrespective churches where they unendinglypreach against abuse, crime and depriva-tion and seek solutions to poverty.Also in the line-up is Malibongwe, who
continues to grow. Having started verysmall by performing for small crowds intown and in the township, he is now ahousehold name who is ready for the bigstage and should be working at releasing analbum soon.“It goes without saying that gospel music
seeks to heal individuals and communities.“Through this show we hope to highlight
the scourge of abuse and encouragecommunities to eradicate this cancer fromour society,” comments the organisers.) Go to the Express Facebook page and likethe page before answering the question:Who are the two local talents that will besharing the stage with MTN JoyousCelebration, MaCecilia A St Paul andMalibongwe?
Big gospel talent hits Kimberley
MTNJOYOUSCELEBRATION andMaCecilia A St Paulwill share the stagewith local artistsin the Kimberley Gospel Concert. Photo: Supplied
THE Local Economic Development Unit(LED) of the Frances Baard DistrictMunicipality (FBDM) is currentlyhosting its flagship tourism project, TheTourism Schools’ Business Plan Compe-tition 2014.The competition aims to promote
tourism development and entrepreneur-ship among learners and encouragethem to think creatively about the roleof information and communicationtechnologies in tourism development.The competition affords learners the
opportunity to practically develop theirbusiness plan writing skills and havetheir business plans evaluated byexperts as well as equipping anddeveloping tourism classrooms for useas media centres.The Department of Education has
requested all 22 schools within thedistrict offering Tourism as a subject toparticipate in the competition for the2014-’15 financial year. Since its incep-tion the project has raised awarenessand impacted positively towards thedevelopment of tourism within schoolsin the district.These high schools are the focus of the
competition. Learners from gr. 10 andgr. 11 were afforded the opportunity toenter and compile a business plan.Grade entries focused on the following
sectors: gr. 10 – Leisure Tourism,Cultural Tourism and AdventureTourism; gr. 11: Business Tourism, SportTourism and Agri Tourism.A preparatory workshop was held
during February in order to introducethe subject Business Plan Writing to thetourism educators for teaching purposesin the classroom as per the Curriculum
Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) forTourism.The presentation sessions were held
during August, which afforded learnersthe opportunity to present their businessplans to a panel of business plan writingexperts.A banquet style award ceremony was
held on 21 November at the MittahSeperepere Convention Centre inKimberley to acknowledge all partici-pants of the competition, includingrunners-up, sector winners and overallwinners.In terms of prizes all participating
schools will qualify for a developmentincentive grant to the value of R5 000subject to the submission of businessplans in terms of the criteria of thecompetition.The FBDM will utilize the prize
monies to procure furniture and otheritems for use in the Tourism classroomsto further promote and develop thesubject Tourism in schools.A total of 19 schools within the
district is participating in the TourismSchools’ Business Plan Competition 2014,namely: Adamantia High School,Banksdrift High School, Boresetse HighSchool, Diamantveld High School,Elizabeth Conradie School, Floors HighSchool, Greenpoint High School, Harts-water High School, Hoërskool Vaalharts,Hoërskool Vaalrivier, Kimberley GirlsHigh School, Mogomotsi High School,Northern Cape High School, SaintBoniface High School, St CypriansGrammar School, Vuyolwethu HighSchool, Warrenvale High School,William Pescod High School and!Xunkwhesa Combined School.
Project to boostTourism as subject
THE Northern Cape High School was the overall winner of the Business Tourismsector for gr. 11 learners. Photo: Supplied
THE Women’s Network in Kimberleyheld their annual National Santa’sChristmas Shoebox Project that waslaunched in 2006 and adopted during 2010by the SAPS Women’s Network in theNorthern Cape.The project has since grown in leaps and
bounds.It first started with only 50 boxes donated
to children in Kimberley and has grown toput smiles on the faces of 800 children in2014.That is all due to the generosity of the
Kimberley community, businesses and
churches.During November and December, the
SAPS Women’s Network will be distribut-ing presents to the underprivileged,orphans, abused children as well as littlecancer patients in the areas of Plooysburg,Warrenton and Kimberley under the themeKISS – Keep it Sustainable Santa.Each box contains toiletries, clothing, a
soft toy, stationery and sweets and itssuccess is largely attributed to its personalnature.The donors give personal gifts to children
whose name, age and gender are known.
Women’s network help children
ALTOGETHER 46 children of the Diamantveld Primary School were treated by the SAPSBand and spoiledwith some tasty treats sponsored by a petrol station in PhakamileMabijaStreet in Kimberley. Photo: Supplied
THE Windsorton police request the publicto come forward and assist them insolving the case of an unknown humanskeleton.The human skeleton was found near a
farm in Windsorton by a passer-by.The passer-by is reported to have
alerted the police about a human skeletonwhich was lying under a tree not far fromthe railway-line in the vicinity of a
nearby farm. The police have sinceregistered an inquest docket last weekThursday. The skeleton, which is suspect-ed to be of a male person, could not beidentified at this stage.An appeal was sent to anyone with
information that may assist the policewith the investigation to contact SgtEugen Julius at the Windsorton PoliceStation on 053-551-0003.
Skeleton found inWindsorton
THE Kagisho police seek help regardingthe whereabouts of Molly Pulane Magano(35) who was last seen on 25 Septemberwith her friend in Galeshewe.Magano was dressed in a black and
white shirt, brown striped top and brownshoes during her disappearance.“We appeal for the assistance of the
public to work with the police to trace andreunite Molly with her family,” said thepolice in a statement.Any information that may lead to
reuniting her with her family, can becommunicated to the Kagisho PoliceStation’s WO Maritshi on 071-096-7182 or053-871-1173.
Womanmissing
MISSING: Molly Pulane Magano (35).
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THE much-anticipated sixth edition of theSasol League National Championships willsee an array of Banyana Banyana playersfighting for their respective clubs to becrowned as champions for this year.The nine-club tournament, won by the
star-studded Mamelodi Sundowns inKlerksdorp last year, will be played at theIsaac Wolfson Stadium in Port Elizabethfrom 8 to 14 December.Speaking during the launch and draw of
the 2014 edition of the competition that wasconducted at Safa House in Johannesburglast Thursday, Dumisani Mbokane, Sasolsponsorship specialist, said: “We are proudto see the contribution the league has madein the national team, we have seen a rise inthe number of players in the Banyana
Banyana squad who play in the teamsparticipating in the league.“This shows that we have met our
objective of using the league as a feeder tothe national team.“We have seen high levels of competitive-
ness in the past years at the nationalchampionships, and it is with no doubt thatit will continue in Port Elizabeth,”Mbokane added.The Free State winners, Bloemfontein
Celtic Ladies, have been drawn in Group Ctogether with either Limpopo KanatlaLadies/Ma-Indies Ladies from Limpopo andTitans/Als PUK from North-West.The Limpopo, North-West, KwaZulu-Natal
and Eastern Cape champions will beknown this weekend after the provincescompleted their league programme onSaturday.
“It is great to have so many youngwomen playing football; the contributionthat Sasol has made to the game is aston-ishing.“We look forward to some competitive
and exciting football during the tournamentin Port Elizabeth,” Nomsa Mahlangu, Safachairperson of the Competitions Committeeand head of women’s football, said.
Provincial winners:Eastern Cape – Coastal United/Manches-
ter BabesFree State – Bloemfontein CelticGauteng – Palace Super Falcons/Mamelo-
di SundownsKwaZulu-Natal – Durban Ladies/Newcas-
tle LadiesLimpopo – Ma-Indies Ladies/Kanatla
Ladies
Mpumalanga – Coal City WizardsNorthern Cape – Royal Wizards/RC MillsNorth-West – Titans FC/ALS Puk TawanaWestern Cape – Cape Town Roses
Competition heats up in tournament
GOING FOR THE BALL: Shiwe Nogwanya(right) of Bloemfontein Celtic Ladies and aCape Town Roses player, challenge for theball during the 2013 Sasol League NationalChampionships at the Matlosana Stadiumin Klerksdorp last November.
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