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At the FERH Physiotherapy department we understand about the potential dev-

astating effects a head injury / traumatic brain injury (TBI) can have on an individual and their family. Our team can help patients get back as much independence as possible. The rehabilitation process will be specifi c to each client, depending on different patient future goals and the symptoms experienced.

Common effects of traumatic brain in-juries are arm and leg weakness, fa-cial weakness and speech problems. These lead to decreased mobil-ity, balance problems and diffi -culty performing everyday tasks. Physiotherapy treatment is very important following a traumatic brain injury. It should commence as soon as pos-

sible and continue until an individual has reached their maximum potential. Physiotherapy can improve an indi-vidual’s quality of life by increas-ing their independence, mobil-ity and ability to perform everyday tasks. Physiotherapists understand that a traumat-ic brain injury can cause a huge change in lifestyle for an individual and their family.

We also understand that everyone wants the maximum recovery for their loved ones. We realise that traumatic brain injuries af-fect people in a variety of ways and that everyone is different. As a result, we of-fer both home and clinic appointments. This allows us to provide neurologi-cal physiotherapy to patients with a huge variety of physical abilities and future.

FERH’S DEDICATED STAFF

Allied Department: Traumatic Brain Injury and Physiotherapy staff members. Picture insert: suspension therapy cage to help patients with weak arms or legs.

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EditorMr H.Z BudaTel: 011 812 8419Fax: 011 817 3525Email: Hendrik.Buda@gauteng.gov.zaDeputy EditorThabile MnguniCell: 081 459 8375

Journalist 1.Vuyelwa Bulelwa NakumbaTel: 011 812 8388Cell: 0733397937Email: vuyelwanak@gmail.com

2.Monyaduwe Motsele011 812 84060843045750Email: Monyaduwe.Motsele@gauteng.gov.za3.Ellen JacobsEmail: Ellen.Jacobs@gauteng.gov.za011 812 856508466212164.Sudhakar GopalSudhakar.Gopel@gauteng.gov.za

5.Thabiso MogudiCell: 0734022999Email: Thabiso.Mogudi@gauteng.gov.za

6.Sandra Nhlapo Tel: 011 812 8300Email: Sandra.Nhlapo@gauteng.gov.za

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Editors note

Hi Reader, Who can believe that we are already on the 6th Edition of Hospital Chat, your friendly publication that pro-vides all the news and current affairs.

We are grateful for all the feedback we are receiving. Keep up the good work!World Tuberculosis Day is a day that aims to create public awareness on Tuberculosis and the efforts made to prevent and treat this disease. This event is held on the 24th March each year and is promoted by the organi-sation known as the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Tuberculosis or TB is an infectious bacterial disease caused by Myco-bacterium Tuberculosis which most commonly affects the lungs. It is transmitted from person to person via droplets from the throat and lungs of people infected with this disease.

WHO estimates that the largest num-ber of new TB cases occurres in South East Asia, which accounts for 34% of incident cases globally.

The Physiotherapy department will be having a presentation on Traumatic Brain Injury in commemoration of the World Head Injury Awareness day on the 20th March 2014. (see page 4 for an article by Ms M Motsele).

At the Far East Rand Hospital, the Osizweni Clinic will conduct an awareness compaign on the 24 March 2014 by presenting health education on Tuberculosis.

Please see page 4 for the other awareness dates for the month of March.

H.Z BudaEditor

LIVING HIS DREAM

Mr Mthetheleli Ncukana lives in Crystal Park in Benoni.

He was born on the 24th Janu-ary 1977 at Natalspruit hospital in Katlehong and raised in Vosloorus, married and has two children Al-wande (boy) and Aphiwe (girl). He started school at Jongimfundo primary school then went on to Ilinge high school both in Vosloorus and completed his matric at St. Francis-can matric project in Reiger Park.He has always wanted to work in a hospital environment hav-ing been there numerous times and having spent most of his sick days from school in his mother’s

offi ce at Natalspruit Nursing col-lege, he would go around the hos-pital when she was off to class.After completing his matric he applied to study medicine, radi-ography and nursing and got ac-cepted to radiography and nurs-ing at Wits and ANN LATSKY Nursing college respectively.One of his fondest memories in his nursing career was working at a medical ward as a student nurse and an old lady called him to ask for an extra blanket because she was cold but the ward had run out of blankets. He got some old,

torn bedspread from the linen room and covered her with sever-al of them. but then she was very pleased and thankful more so than when he had given her treatment, and then she started to asked for his name and she would ask for him personally whenever she wanted something in that ward.What measures do you think need to be implemented to improve ser-vice delivery in your discipline? I think there is always room for improvement but I cannot com-pare nursing care now to back then. These days there is more ac-cess to health care and more services available to all com-munities than before and com-munity is more knowledgeable. I think more needs to be done to ad-dress the shortage of nursing staff and education of the nursing staff.What are you aiming to achieve this year?This year I want to play an in-tegral role in the realisation of the objectives of my unit and the hospital as part of the Far East Rand hospital team. To furthermore increase my knowl-edge of infection control, and also develop a good working re-lationship with the hospital staff.

FACE LIFT FOR FAR EAST RAND HOSPITAL

Siyahlobisa Directors with the FERH CEO on the right

Mr. Mthetheleli Ncukana Infection Control

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FERH’S RISING STARS

VEGETABLE PROJECT APPROVED

Who is Simone?

Simone Barnard is a young energetic du-ally qualifi ed speech therapist and audi-ologist from the University of Pretoria. She is passionate about helping people and is eager to make a difference in peo-ple’s lives. Simone was born and bred in Ekurhuleni. She is happy to be serving the community of Ekurhuleni because the people are genuine and friendly. She was placed at Far East Rand Hospital for community service in 2012. She then left to work for the department of Edu-cation in 2013. In that year she realised her true passion is in the hospital setting.When asked why she came back, Sim-one expressed how much she appreciated the hospital environment. “I love it here, I enjoy the atmosphere and working in a multidisciplinary team. In 2012 when I started here there was no speech therapy department. I had to start up the depart-ment and raise awareness about speech therapy. The audiology department was established a year earlier and I had to continue to grow the department as the need for both these department is huge. These departments are so close to my heart and I had always wondered how they are doing. When I got the news that the post was vacant I jumped

at the opportunity”, she explained.Simone also spoke to us about the ser-vices her department offered. “Speech therapy is an assessment, management and treatment of the following conditions: •developmental disorder such as autism, Down syndrome and language delays etc•neurological disorders: CP, head injury, strokes etc•feeding disorders•all other non specifi c disorders of speech and language such as stutter-ing, articulation and learning disordersAudiologyAssessment, diagnosis, management and treatment of hearing impairments as a result of: •noise damage•ageing•congenital hearing impairments•middle ear problems•ototoxicity•wax managementIn conclusion, Simone also told us she plans to expand the services that are be-ing offered, to reach more people with hearing impairments, to be actively involved with the newly established multi disciplinary paediatric clinic, to continue to grow the ABR clinic, to raise awareness about speech, lan-guage, hearing and feeding disorders.

A one on one with Amrisha

Tell us about yourself

Amrisha is an Occupational Thera-pist who has qualifi ed at MED-

UNSA in 2008 she then completed community service in Mpumalanga. She then chose to move to Pietermaritz-burg to join the PMB Assessment and Therapy Centre as the HOD of Oc-cupational therapy (OT). She has now joined the Far East Rand Hospital as the Chief Occupational Therapist (HOD).She currently resides in Springs with her husband and six month old baby girl. As an individual who resided in Springs from the age of 5 she is passionate about making a difference to the commu-nity she has belonged to for a long time. Amrisha has worked in two oth-er provinces throughout her career. Coming back to Springs allowed her an opportunity to provide the ser-vice to the province she grew up in.How do you plan on facilitating the growth of the Occupational Thera-py Department?•The OT department has been award-ed more permanent posts, by ensur-ing that these posts are fulfi lled, con-

tinuation of therapy becomes possible and ultimately it has an impact on ser-vice delivery as a larger number of pa-tients can be seen by the department.

•By establishing new projects that are sus-tainable within the department we are able to target a specifi c group of patients that are identifi ed. Example our weekly C.P./peads clinic that has been recently been established allows us to see a larger num-ber of children in a group simultaneously.•By creating awareness of the services offered by the occupational therapy de-partment within the hospital as well as the surrounding areas and community.•By strengthening relationships with other professionals within our catchment area Patients are often confused between the different roles of the OT and PT. How do you plan on highlight-ing this difference?Our scope of practice often overlaps hence the confusion however in a nutshell we treat the same conditions using differ-ent methods or approaches to treatment.•Occupational therapy focuses on the holis-tic function of a patient. Taking into consid-eration the personal management, leisure ability, vocational skills and social ability.•Our main method of treatment is activities

After several meetings between the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality

and the Far East Rand Hospital Board, many will be happy to learn that the vegetable garden project at FEHR has been approved.The project, headed by a team of fi ve ladies who go by the name “Reap-ers 4 Sure” is a project aimed at im-proving the lives of the poor through agricultural self help initiatives.The project will not only provide veg-etables for the FERH community, but it will also contribute to job creation. “Several meetings were held with the hospital board and EKURHULENI MET-

ROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY and fi -nally we came to an agreement and con-clusion about the vegetable project.” says the Reapers 4 Sure members. The Local Economic Department Offi cer came up with the selection criteria on the database of the co-operatives within the Eastern region and Reapers 4 Sure was approved as a co-operative at FERH.A meeting was held on the 7th February 2014 between Far East Rand Hospital, LED and reaper for the sure co-operative for the assessment of the co-operative. All the stake holders discussed the prin-ciples of the selected co-operative and

came to a conclusion that the co-op-eratives initiative has been accepted.LED committed to supply the co-opera-tive with the following:•PPE (personal protective equipment)•Equipment (Tools)Soil preparation •Seed supply•Refurbishment of the offi ce and pack house •Training-On the 11th February 2014 LED and Reaper 4 Sure went for a site vis-it at Far East Rand Hospital, to view what is needed to resume the project. The fi ndings were mainly grass cutting and soil preparation.-On the 17th February 2014 the tractor was sent for grass cutting and soil preparation. The co-operative members were on site assisting with the cleaning of the garden.-On the 19th of February 2014 LED offi -cials presented the co-operative with the PPE’s (personal protective equipment) while they were still busy with the cleaning.-The training will start on the 20th February 2014.

-There are other stakeholders that will be join-ing the project for support and development.REAPERS 4 SURE MEMBERS TALK TO HOSPITAL CHAT:What inspired you to run with this proj-ect?NONSIKELELO: “I was inspired by my grand-mother to do agriculture and I saw that many poor people can help themselves.”BATHABILE: “I was inspired at the place where I trained at Kwa-Thema and I saw that lots of people did agricultural, work for a living.”MBALI: “It’s wise to know where the food you eat comes from and it’s important to eat vegetables.”NOMVULA: “I am pas-sionate about farming, it’s not for old people only but also for young people to do farming as well and they can teach other people to do it at home.”SWAZI: “I once worked with Nom-vula at a PIGGERY, and I de-veloped an interest since then.What are your objectives as a unit?“Our objective is to help people and to help the community and create job opportunities.”

Simone Barnard- HOD Speech Therapy and Audiology. Ms Amrisha Jagannath-HOD Occupational Therapy.

Reaper for sure at FERH: The Reapers 4 Sure are ready to help feed the nation with their vegetable garden project (From left to right) NonsikeleloSithole,Swazi Mbele,NomvulaMathebula, MbaliJele, BathabileMtsweni.

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NURSING AS CAREER FOR YOU

Nursing as a career entails, nursing as a profession which is based on a

scientifi c knowledge which is acquired during the four years of study at a nurs-ing college (diploma)/university (degree)WHAT SUBJECTS WILL YOU STUDY?Level 1Fundamental nursing science 100, general

nursing science 100, biological and natural science 100, social science 100 (Integrated nursing practical, pharmacology and ethics and professional practice in each course)Level 2General nursing science 200, midwifery nursing science 100, biological and natural science200, social science 200 (Integrated nursing practical, pharmacology and ethics

and professional practice in each course)Level 3Psychiatric nursing science 100, gen-eral nursing science 300, midwifery nursing science 200, and community nursing science 100(Integrated nurs-ing practical, pharmacology and ethics and professional practice in each course)Level 4

Psychiatric nursing science 200, community nursing science 200(Integrated nursing practical, pharmacology and ethics and pro-fessional practice in each course)What opportunities exist after com-pletion of basic nursing course?Opportunity exists for nurses after completion of the four year basic nurs-ing course to further their education in:Bachelor of Arts in nursing sci-ence, Masters, PHD and special-ity areas e.g. nursing education, nursing management, primary health care, trauma and emergency nurs-ing, operating theatre child nursing etc.

WHERE CAN YOU TRAIN AS A NURSE WITHIN THE GAUTENG HEALTH DEPARTMENT?

Ann-latsky nursing college No 1 Plunket Avenue Hurst Hill (Tel 011 644 8900) (Fax 011 726 2619)Chris Hani Baragwanath Nursing College (JHB), Old Pochefstroom Road, Deipkloof, Soweto (Tel 011 983 300) (Fax 011 983 3037)S.G Lourens Nursing College (Preto-ria), c/o Soutpansberg Ave and Dr Savage Road, Pretoria, (Tel 012 319 5600) (Fax 012 319 5699)

S.K Nhlapho-Staff Development Manager.

NURSING FOUR YEAR DIPLOMA PROGRAMME APPLICATION FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS& CURRENT GRADE 12 LEARNERSThe Gauteng Department of Health will

be working with the Gauteng Depart-ment of Labour with regards to the applica-tion process of external applicants i.e those not employed by the Department, for the in-

take of nurses for the four year programme.A list of the addresses of these la-bour Centres have been provided.Applicants must take certifi ed cop-ies of their identity documents, school

leaving certifi cate and any other cer-tifi cate/qualifi cation with them.Current Grade12 learners cannot reg-ister at the Department of labour. They must collect specifi c forms at

the Nursing Colleges. Their Grader11 results will be used to calculate the points required to meet the criteria. These forms will be available from the March-April each year.

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HARD WORK ACKNOWLEDGED

Thank you Ward 6

Rehabilitation does not come only in the form of medicine and sci-

ence, but also from the surroundings that one is based in. Waking up to a clean environment and friendly faces does wonders to a person’s health.Ward 6 is a male medical ward un-der the supervision of Area Man-ager E.S.J Jacobs and Operational Manager H. Snyman. The staff of ward 6 ensure that their pa-tients wake up to an environment that will assist in their rehabilita-tion. The ward is always clean and the staff is always willing to assist.

“The cleaning staff in this ward love what they are doing, they are dedicated and go an extra mile. They come in on days which are meant for them to rest just to make sure that the ward is clean. The awards which they received motivate them to continue excelling in their work” says Sister Snyman.Professional Nurse Saboshego com-mented that they get their motivation from the sister in charge, she treats them well and the manner of ap-proach in which she speaks to them al-lows them to give positive feedback. Thank you to the staff of ward 6, your work does not go unnoticed.

Ms Ntombifuthi Shongwe and Ms Joyce Dlamini-Ward 6 General Assistants.

A SPECIAL THANK YOUThank you Sister Tandiwe Anna Vilakazi

During my two weeks stay at Far East Rand Hospital, which is neat and

the old building is still being renovated.It was very shocking to see staff mem-bers working non-stop and being dedi-cated to helping the powerless and weak.

Always with a big smiles and so willing. God bless them! The hospital must keep these wonderful shining stars! The hospital is very lucky to have a person like Sister Tandiwe VilakaziThanking you all the way Your patient IN Ward 5Ismail AS Osmar

We would like to thank you and the executive members for the wait-ing area you built for the patients. We really appreciate it, may the

Lord bless and give you more wisdom in whatever you do.Regards Escort nurses and patients

UNKNOWN PATIENT AT FERH

The patient in the picture was admitted at Far East Rand

Hospital since the 30th of Decem-ber 2013. He was transferred from Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital. Due to his neu-rological condition, he is unable to give information about himself or

his family. Any person who recog-nises this patient or has any infor-mation that can assist the hospital, should kindly contact Ms Nte-batje Ntabane or Ms Lauren Sah at the social work depart-ment on the following number: 011 812 8552 or 011 812 8300

Newly built waiting area.

Ms Nomsa Nkosi and Ms Rosinah Mkhwanazi- Ward 6 General Assistants.

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Insulin pens

What is an insulin pen?

Insulin pens are pen shaped devices that contain insulin. The insulin that is in the pen can be either a single type of insulin or it can be a combi-nation of two pre-mix insu-lin. This insulin will then be injected into the body when the pen has a disposable nee-dle attached. These pens can be used multiple times for the same patient and should not be shared; only the needle the patient has to keep changing.

What is the insulin pen made up of?

This is the part that makes up an insulin pen, from right to left each item is explained below:

1. Pen cap: for securi-ty and safety reasons to protect the insulin reser-voir and the rubber seal from damage and bacteria.2. Outer needle cap: to protect the needle from any damage.3. Inner needle cap: to pro-tect the inner needle from damage e.g. the tip breaks or gets blunt. To keep the needle sterile and safe to use. 4. The needle: this is in-jected into the skin and the insulin goes through the needle and into the body.5. The rubber seal : this seal is the part that the needle gets attached to, this seal needs to be wiped with an al-cohol swap each time a new needle is attached on to it.6. Insulin reservoir: this is the insulin that gets injected into the body, this is also an indication as to how much of insulin is left within the pen, should it be empty then the pen should be thrown away.

7. Dose window: this shows the number of units that will be injected, as the dos-age knob is turned to get the correct number a patient needs then it will be shown in the dosage window.8. Dosage knob: this knob when turned makes a click sound to indicate 1 unit of insulin. The units of insu-lin are shown in the dos-age window when the dosage knob is turned.9. Injection button: this is the button that needs to be pressed to inject the insulin into the body.

Injection sites

Above is the recommended injection site where the insu-lin pen may be injected into. These areas have more fat and a smaller amount of nerve endings therefore you will feel less pain when in-jecting. Each time you inject choose a different site at least 1cm away from the previous site as injecting in the same area will cause discomfort. Please avoid these fol-lowing 3 areas: 1.Avoid the navel area2.Avoid injecting into the bony area around the knee3. Avoid the forearm; instead use the back of the upper arm where there is fatty tissue.

Injecting the insulin

Step1:getting ready 1. Always wash hands with warm water and soap and dry hands properly be-fore using the insulin pen.2. Remove the cap from the pen

3. If the insulin is cloudy and normally is not the gently roll in the insulin in your hands for about 20 times or until the insulin becomes clear. 4.Never use insulin pen directly from the fridge5.Always check expirary date before use of the pen.

Step 2: attaching the nee-dle 1.Use an alcohol swap to wipe the rubber seal and to wipe the site that you are going to inject.2.Remove the paper back from the needle and screw the needle into place.3. Take the big cap of the nee-dle and keep it safely aside.4. Remove the small cap from the needle this can be thrown away.

Step 3: always prepare the pen 1.Always dial up to 2 (two) units on the pen.2. Point the needle up-wards the gently tap the insulin reservoir.3. Press the button on the bottom of the pen, this will make the insulin come out at the tip of the needle. This is not wasting insu-lin as each dose has a little extra for testing. Repeat this procedure a few times. 4. Always make sure that insulin comes out and should no insulin come out then replace needle.

Step 4: selecting the cor-rect dosage

1.Always make sure that the dosage window is set to ‘0’.2.Then turn the dosage knob the amount of times need-ed for the correct dosage.3. Should your number be more than 60 units then in-ject the amount and then set to 0 again, then set the dos-age knob to the required balance amount and inject.

Step 5: injecting the insu-lin

1. Select the site to be in-jected and make sure that you have already wiped it with an alcohol swab.

2. Keep the pen straight when injecting and press button3. Count to at least 10 while holding the but-ton as this will ensure that the full dose is injected.4. Slowly release button and remove needle from skin.

Step 6: after injecting

1.Always replace the large cap onto the needle again.2.Remove the nee-dle from the pen.3.Discard the needle in a sharps container4.Replace cap onto the needle.5. Once the insulin pen is in use it may be kept at room temperature, depending on the brand, for up to 28 days. A quick summary of the 6 steps for injecting insulin.

Points to remember:

1.Insulin pens must be stored in the fridge, only the pen that is being used can be kept at room temperature for up to 28 days (brand dependant).2.Always inject into the sites as shown. Avoid the same site, as a guide about 1cm away from previous site is advised. Avoid injecting into muscle, swollen areas and areas that are scared. These areas will not deliver the insulin properly.3.Never keep your pen in hot temperatures or in direct sunlight.4.Always check the ex-pirary date of your pen.5.Never share needles or pens with anyone even if they have the same condition as you.

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A LEGEND AMONGST US

Joseph ‘ Skeshe’ Mk-honza is a name unani-

mous with success, rich in experience and accolades.With a career in coaching that spans over nearly two decades, the former Kazier Chiefs player from KwaTh-ema makes what he does to look like a piece of cake.His nickname was given to him after he was said to play like famous Nigel player Sk-eshe, whom he did not know.The Banyana Banyana couch started off his career from the tender age of seven when he played soccer for Zamani Primary school.“At that time there were no juniors or seniors, all we did was play ball and that helped me a great deal be-cause I was a step ahead of my peers,” he says.The fi rst club he played for was the Ntokozweni Cal-lis where he played right

and left wing for two years.After the senior players were promoted, a discouraged Skeshe resorted to playing soccer in the streets with friends as opposed to get-ting younger players his age as instructed by the coach.Years later he was spotted playing soccer with friends by Moses Nhlapho who was part of the Springs Home Sweepers management.“They were impressed by the soccer we played and advised us all to join their team,” he recalls.The fi fteen year old star had no idea what doors would open for him after that.He remained focused and was later discovered by Katlehong City talent scout who wanted him on board.“I was a staunch Orlando Pirates Player and had no ambitions of play-ing for any of the small-

er teams,” he laughs.He adds that he made sure that they were not able to get hold of him as he had no in-terest in playing for the team.After much bargain-ing and permission from his mother, Skeshe was summoned to the team. As fate would have it, his fi rst game was against Orlando Pirates.“I played so well that day that all my friends back home came to my mother’s house to complain because they knew I was an Or-lando Pirates fan,” he says.In 1976 he joined the Pilk-ington Brothers Team where he left after a few squab-bles with the management.During his time with the team, he played against Kiazer Chiefs a game that saw him open more doors to his career.“I hated Chiefs, so on that

day I made sure that I played extra hard so that we could beat that team,” he says.Needless to say, it was that very performance that had the Chiefs management in awe.Although the process to get him on board took a long time he was offi cially signed with the team in 1979.His fi rst game with the team resulted in a 4-1 victory against Welkom Real Hearts leading the team to a league victory.“I created two of those goals and scored one my-self,” he says proudly.An injury in 1981 saw him off the fi eld and he was later advised by his coach to play as a loaned player for another team, Afri-can Wanders, in Durban.After playing there he re-turned home only to be snatched by the Casio Dy-namos who bought him out.

After a year with the team he played for Be-noni United where he stayed until a spilt in the teams nationally occurred.The divisions became dan-gerous and ultimately re-sulted in him deciding to stop his soccer career.“I decided to go back home and coach the Home Sweep-ers in 1985, it seemed like the sensible thing to do,”During this time right through to 1992, Skheshe spent his time coaching vari-ous teams around EkurhuleniHe however, was fo-cused to groom the young talent in KwaThema.In 1992 a group of fi ve girls approached him and asked to join the Springs Home Sweepers.Unable to turn them away, he advised them to fi nd other girls to form a team.Two days later an aston-

ishing 15 girls showed up for soccer practice.The team was dedicated and joined the existing team who had no prob-lem training with girls.“It was hard because people saw no place for women in soccer, but I pushed because these girls were hungry for success.”Among some of the starts that he has produced is the late Eudy Simelane, Thoko Skhosana, Nomathemba Ntsibanda to name a few.After what seemed like a lifetime of coaching ladies soccer the chance to become part of the Banyana Ban-yana technical team arose.In the year 2000 he was se-lected as the assistant coach for the team and was able to hone his skills until 2011 when SAFA gave him a two year contract as head coach.In the same year, he was awarded the Ekhuru-leni Coach of the year award for his contribution to sports in Ekurhuleni.Highlights in his career include being the assis-tant coach for the team that played in the Olym-pics in 2012, and being awarded the Coach of The year Award at the Nation-al Sports Award in 2012.“The competition that year was very tough and I was not in the country at the time. When the news came that I had won I was so hap-py, it was unreal,” he recalls.When he is not coach-ing the soccer teams, Skeshe likes to spend time relaxing with friends and family. He attributes all his suc-cess to his supportive chil-dren and wife Sarah, who have given him limitless support through the years.His ultimate goal is to see ladies soccer getting the correct exposure in schools as a standard sport that can be offered at school level.“All sporting champions have one thing in com-mon; they will tell you that they started their sporting careers at school. This is proof that school plays an important role in nurtur-ing a child,” he concludes.

SUPER COACH: Legendary Joseph “Skheshe” Mkhonza