Bogadi cannot build her house on R300 000 land

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MAKING A POINT: Kgsosi Bosman Noah Ramokoka.(PHOTO: FARIRAYI KAHWEMBA)

UNCERTAINITY: Bogadi Thekwe holds some of the correspondence she has

received from the Rustenburg Local Municipality (PHOTO: FARIRAYI

KAHWEMBA)

Bogadi Thekwe (34) is pleading with the Rustenburg Local Municipality to resolve a long standing case that is now threatening to ruin her dreams of building her own house. Thekwe – who bought a piece of land worth R350 000 in the Gelhoupark Extension 6 area – is having nightmares as she cannot proceed to construct the home of her dreams. Apparently, she says the land is not fit for such construction processes as it fails to meet the environmental standards expected of residential areas. “Last year, in January I appointed a contractor to build on the land. There is waste on the land and there are plastics and bottles so the contractor informed me that they cannot proceed with the construction process,” Thekwe told Leseding News. She purchased the residential land – number 2025 in Fairybell Cresecent – from its previous owner in April 2008. This was after the previous owner

had purchased the land from the Rustenburg municipality. “They [the contractors] were only able to go two meters deep. They did not find natural soil. Instead they found waste products, metals and other projects that make it impossible to carry on with the building of the house. “I feel cheated because I was not made aware that the land was in such a state. If I had known I would not have made the purchase,” she explained.Last year, Thekwe raised her concerns to the municipality in a letter directed to Jan Pieters, Director: Planning and Human Settlement. “My family, and I are all under chronic medication and I am situated next to a (Medical Waste) contaminated site,” Thekwe wrote in a letter dated 30 April 2013.“I kindly request the whole site to be cleaned up or to be removed from the area, relocated to a new area which is convenient to me and my needs.

“The RLM must embark on a contaminated site risk assessment, to quantify potential Human Health and Environmental Risks associated with the contaminated site and ensure the site is safe for proposed and existing use,” she added. Responding to her query, the Planning and Human Development pointed out that municipality engineers who had inspected the site have concluded that the land does not pose any health hazards to human beings. “…Both engineers’ reports are very clear that the area consists of a refuse pit and such refuse may be removed to rehabilitate

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RESOLVING THE DISPUTE: ANC chairperson in the North West Supra Mahumapelo (left), Moses Kotane Executive Mayor Fetsang Mokati-Thebe and North West MEC for Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Manketsi Tlhape (PHOTO: FARIRAYI KAHWEMBA)

The Baphalane chieftainship dispute, which has divided seven villages situated in the Moses Kotane Local Municipality for many years now, could be resolved by a ruling from the national structures of the ANC.On 6 May, high ranking provincial officials from local government and the ANC met with the elders and community members of the Baphalane tribe in Ramokoka Village in the latest effort to bring to finality this long-standing dispute. The meeting was attended by North West MEC for Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Manketsi Tlhape, Moses Kotane Local Municipality Mayor, Fetsang Mokati-Thebe, ANC chairperson in the North West Supra Mahumapelo. During the meeting, Kgosi Bosman Noah Ramokoka said a ruling on the dispute would be delivered by the national structures of the ANC. “There was a commission that was tasked to deal with this dispute and we have given our statement to the ANC leadership in the North West,” he said. “We must now all wait for a ruling to be delivered

by the ANC national structures to determine who the real boss (chief) is. This decision must be respected by all of us,” he said. In our 26 March edition, Leseding News reported how some sections of the Baphalane community members threaten to boycott this year’s elections over “the failure” by the North West leadership to resolve a traditional dispute regarding the heir to the chieftainship in the area. In an attempt to resolve the dispute, which has dragged on for around 20 years, the Mafeka commission was established by the North West government to conduct a probe.In February 2013, the commission closed its findings and ruled that Bosman Noah Ramokoka – who they claim is the rightful heir – be reinstated as chief of the tribe.Bosman was enthroned chief of the Baphalane in 1980 by the then Boputhatswana homeland government after the recommendations of the Van Zyl commission. However another commission (the Mabiletsa commission) was established shortly after 1994 to conduct yet another investigation into the

chieftainship dispute after some community members had raised their misgivings. This commission ruled against the Van Zyl commission, declaring August Rammalane Ramokoka, the son of Saltin Rammalane Ramokoka, as the rightful chief. Bosman was dethroned and there has been instability in the area since this decision was implemented. Efforts by the North West government to resolve the issue and bring normalcy to the area did not yield any fruit.

EXCAVATED: One of the objects that was unearthed during an attempt to construct the house (PHOTO: SUPPLIED)

the area,” the municipality wrote to Thekwe, in a letter dated 10 May 2013. “The term contamination is a technical term, in this context it does not mean that the area contains medical it means that it contains material which is not supposed to be found in such an area (refuse). “It is clear from the reports that the area contains refuse which means that such refuse was dumped and buried there. “It is also clear that the affected areas are only affecting garage and servants’ rooms.” “…The municipality has offered to rehabilitate the area as per the engineers report and we see no reason for your proposed relocation. Kindly note that the area will be rehabilitated from as per the engineers report and no relocation will be entrained,” concludes the letter. However, the Bojanala District Municipality conceded that Thekwe’s rights were being violated – after a thorough assessment of the case. A memo from the District Municipality to Dr. Kido Mako [the then Rustenburg Municipal Manager] noted the “various types of waste materials inclusive of broken bottles, plastic, papers, boxes and many others were found to exist throughout the foundation area.” “Section 24 of the Constitution states that ‘every person has a right to have his environment protected for the benefit of present and future generations’ through reasonable legislative and other measures,” noted the memo. The matter is now being dealt with internally at the Rustenburg Local Municipality. “During the last meeting I had with officials from the Rustenburg Local Municipality on 5 April, I was informed that my case will be resolved after they had completed their internal processes,” Thekwe told Leseding News.

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GUITAR MAN: Thapelo Deble. (PHOTO: SUPPLIED).His brand of Afro pop is making him a hit among music lovers and Thapelo Deble is determined to get to the top. Talented, focused and very passionate about his art, Thapelo and his band are leaving music followers and revelers yearning for more whenever they finish their performances.“I am motivated and inspired by the late Brenda Fassie. I have managed to come up with my own original melody, which is a fusion of Afro pop,” Thapelo told Leseding News.“Together with my band, we are determined to get to the top. We have received some positive feedback at a number of places that we have performed and this has been very encouraging,” he added. Born and raised in the GG area of Tlhabane, just outside the Rustenburg CBD, Thapelo is now a shining example to the other youths in the area that hard work pays off. After completing his matric at President Mangope Technical High School, Thapelo continued his studies at Orbit FET College. “During this time, I was already known for my dance skills. I was also a choreographer for Kwasa Kwasa Dancers, a dance group,” he revealed. Later, as he started maturing in the industry, Thapelo formed a live band that is becoming more and more popular because of their unique, Afro jazz fusion. The band’s debut album – “Mme Matswale” – was released in 2013, a culmination of a three-year project. “I have performed at a number of intimate events and clubs together with the band. Our first album was released through my own label, LMM Artistic Solutions,” he said. Thapelo and his band have performed at a number of intimate events and clubs around Tlhabane and other areas of the North West. Look out for their second album, which is already being anticipated by their fans.

His guitar captivates listeners

She may not be a professional model yet, but Boitumelo Legwati from Ledig (just outside Rustenburg) is determined to reach the top. The 23-year-old Boitumelo – who is very passionate about modeling – is looking for an agency to help her fulfil her dreams of getting to the top. Currently working at Sun City, Boitumelo is determined to make sure she achieves the dreams and goals she has set out for herself. Models between the ages of 17 and 30, who are interested in appearing in this space, are requested to phone 014 597 9980.

Since opening its doors to the public for business in October 2013, Moruleng Mall has made significant strides in involving members of the community in their day to day operations through innovative promotions and competitions. The Faces Competition is one such initiative that is aimed at building a strong relationship between the mall and the community and other surrounding areas within Moruleng.A brainchild of the Moruleng Mall and the Bakgatla Ba Kgafela tribal administration, the Faces Competition aims at bringing the shopping complex closer to the day to day lives of the community, building loyalty and rewarding our shoppers. Explaining the concept and objectives of the competition, Cornel Papenfus of Mustard Seed Relationship Marketing, said: “The mall was built for the community, it is an investment in the future of Moruleng, thus the slogan, Our Pride, Our future. “As such, the community is very active in many things that we do as a shopping mall. “Through our involvement with the local authority and interaction with the community we came to realize that the community would like to see their fellow men being celebrated and highlighted and so the concept of the Faces Competition was developed. We want to honour and celebrate the community of Moruleng,” explained Papenfus.“The community could enter the competition at Moruleng Mall, their Villages, or other community hotspots. They could either enter themselves or a member of the community who they felt deserved acknowledgement. They had to include a picture with their entry form. Entries were judged based on location, reputation and their photograph. Entries closed on 27 April and judging took place on 6 May 2014. This ensured that all the entries represented the entire

Moruleng community,” she added. From the entries received, a total of 24 entries were selected for a professional photo shoot. “The pictures will be used on posters, billboards and in other Moruleng Mall campaign collateral during the next 10 months “The idea is to involve the community in the projects that we do through including them in the projects that we will be undertaking,” she added. “We appreciate and value the community so much. We want Moruleng Mall to become the heart of this beautiful area, a place where residents

can come together, shop together, eat together and laugh together.”Moruleng Mall is the first of kind in the area. With more than 80 stores, it has brought to the community major national retailers – providing residents with choice, quality and convenience in a state-of-the-art shopping environment. The mall’s line-up of stores includes tenants such as Shoprite, Pick n Pay, Edgars, Truworths, Foschini, Ackermans, Jet, Legit, Pep, Pep Home, Pep Cell, John Craig, KFC, Identity, Markham, Totalsports, Exact and Sportscene.

Competition reaches out to Moruleng community

HAPPY: Cornel Papenfus (left) and Bafana Radebe (Moruleng Mall Centre Manager) assess some of the entries (PHOTO: FARIRAYI KAHWEMBA).

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MOSES KOTANE LOCAL MUNNICIPALITYDIRECTORATE: BUDGET AND TREASURY:

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTINVITATION TO REGISTER ON THE SUPPLIER DATABASE

Moses Kotane Local Municipality hereby invites prospective service providers and suppliers to submit completed application form for the inclusive in the database.

Please note service providers and suppliers that have previously registered NEED TO RE-REGISTER for 2014/2015 � nancial year. Below are the list of commodities and services that providers are required to register for:

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION O� ce cleaning materials and servicesPrinting and stationeryCatering Travel AgenciesConference VenuesO� ce furniture and Equipment Security Services (Registered SIRA)Blind, Tinting and curtainingSupply of groceriesHiring of Tents, chair and decorations Mobile toilets Uniforms and Protective clothing

HUMAN RESOURCES Recruitment & placement agency Training and Development Training HIV/AIDSEmployee’s wellness programsOrganizational developmentsJob evaluation Performance Management Human Resource Planning Labour relations consultants Team building and motivational speakersWorkshop facilitation

REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE Electric fencing Plumbing

Computer Maintenance & RepairsIT NetworkGenerator Electrical Services Paving and fencing Carpentry Locksmiths Building renovations Air Conditioning and refrigerators Boreholes and pump maintenance Water reticulation and puri� cation Fleet repairs and maintenanceRoof repairs and maintenance Auto Electrician

LEGAL AND LAW FIRMSDebt CollectionLegal Consulting• Corporate Law• Employment Law• Financial Law• Industrial Law• Property Law

CONSULTING SERVICESIT AuditSupply chain consultantsService delivery optimization consultantsCorporate governance consultantsStrategic Management

Policy developmentQuality review Annual Financial StatementsVat Review / Audit Asset Management By law development Project Management Property Development Feasibility studies Environmental SpecialistRevenue Enhancement

MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS Advertising Corporate Gifts Media Publicity Video and Photography Printing of booklets, newsletter & publicationsPublic Address system (sound system)

TECHNICAL (CONSULTANTS)Consulting EngineersRegistered Architectural specialistsRegistered Quantity survey specialistsContractors (registered CIDB)Registered Land SurveyorsRegistered Property ValuatorsRegistered Town and Regional Planners

Database forms may be obtained from Budget and Treasury O� ce (Rates Hall) @ Civic Centre or alternatively be obtainable from our website at www.moseskotane.gov.za. Completed forms must be deposited in the tender box at the Rates Hall (written databases) in a sealed envelope and clearly marked “Database Registration” on/before 23 May 2014 @ 15:00 or can be posted to the address below.

All enquiries regarding the registration can be directed to Mr. T. Mashishi @ 0145551437 or Ms T Moloi @ 0145551391

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burg (RPM-RS) ba utlwanetse kago ya matlo a ka nna 4 000 mo Karolong 51 le 52 ya Polasa ya Waterval 303 JQ. Porojeke e, e bidiwa Porojeke ya Matlo ya Bokamoso Karolwana 1 (BHP). Porojeke e, e bapile le Motsanasetoropo o o setseng o le teng wa Bokamoso Proper, mme go lebeletswe gore tshutiso le kgoeletso ya lefatshe ya Motsanasetoropo wa Bokamoso Karolwana 1 o o tshikhinngwang, go tswa

go RPM-RS go ya go RLM, e tlaa konosediwa mo bogautshwaneng.Motsanaseteropo o o tshikhinngwang o na le matlobodulo a a ka nnang 4 000 a a tlaa kaiwang jaaka Bodulo 1, mme e le a a lebisitsweng go ba lotsenotlase, ba ba tlaa ikaegang ka go lopa Tshegetso ya Madi ya Matlo, ya Porofense, go tswa Ditheong. Motsanaseteropo o tlaa agiwa ka dibaka di le 5. Dibaka di le 5 tse, di tlaa tlamelwa ka ditirelo tsa seenjenere ka tlhomagano, mme dibaka tse di farologaneng di eta di

gatana melala. Motsanaseteropo o tlaa nna le tšhono ya dithulaganyetso tse di latelang: matlobodulo, diphaka/mafelo a a bulegileng, mebila, tsa kgwebo, ditlamelwa tsa morafe, dikereke, le dikeretšhe. Go tlhokega Polante ya Tlhwekiso ya Metsimaswe ya Nakwana (WWTP) mo dibakeng tsa ntlha di le 2 tsa kago, mme morago go tlaa agiwa metato ya dipeipi go ya Ditirelong tsa Tlhwekiso ya Metsimaswe tsa

Rustenburg (RWWTW), go tlhwekisa metsimaswe a dikago tsotlhe. Tetlelelosetikologo eno e tlaa nna ya Tlhwekiso ya Kgeleloleswe ya nakwana fela mme e seng ya tharabololo ya leruri e e elediwang.Dithulaganyetso tsa botlhokwa tsa kago ya matlo di akaretsa tse di latelang:

• Kago ya matlo a a ka nnang 4 000 ka dibaka di le 5. Kago e e tshikhinngwang e tlaa tsenyeletsa phetolo ya diheketara (Ha) di ka nna 93 tsa naga e e sa tlhabololwang, go nna ya bodulo:Kago ya mafaratlhatlha a kelelo ya metsi a selegae (a a akgiwang), a a tlaa gokaganngwang le moselemogolo wa metsi

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• Ditiro tsa go tloswa ga mmu mo moseleng wa metsi wa bokana ka 5 m3 tse di tsamaelanang le kago ya matlo, ka ntata ya kgabaganyo ya noka le ditiro tse dingwe (Klipgatspruit – modutela wa Hexriver);• Kago ya ditsela le dithulaganyetso tsa taolamerwalela; le,

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South Africa’s attempts to drive down healthcare costs are unlikely to succeed in the short term due to the high number of referrals to specialists and hospitalisation which are a key cost driver for conditions like pneumonia and gastroenteritis. This is according to Dr Bobby Ramasia, Chief Principal Officer of Bonitas Medical Fund. The latest annual report published by the Council for Medical Schemes highlights hospital and specialist services as the two primary costs drivers. Payments for hospital services accounted for 36,7% of the total benefits paid to healthcare providers during 2012 while specialist fees accounted for a further 23,3%. Together payments to hospitals and specialists accounted for 60% of the total paid to healthcare providers and these costs are escalating at a rate of between 11% and 12% annually. Dr Ramasia was speaking at the inaugural Bonitas Medical Academy seminar held in Rustenburg last weekend. Attended by over 50 doctors, the two day session included practice sessions with peers as well as discussion on treatment innovations in gastroenteritis, pneumonia, anaphylactic shock, dislocated joints, circumcisions and other conditions. The seminar also held policy discussions around NHI and healthcare reforms and how they impact practice environments. “This is a perfect opportunity to bring together all the stakeholders in a partnership to benefit the community. The combined efforts between doctors and private healthcare service providers will provide much needed and holistic medical care in an appropriate setting for members of the community.”Private healthcare service providers including medical schemes have been blamed for the rocketing medical costs. Government’s ambitious intervention in the form of NHI is commendable

and already test sites have been established. The roll out is expected to be completed by 2025. Private healthcare providers and medical schemes in particular have moved in very quickly to identify areas where costs can be significantly reduced without compromising care delivery. “Adequate primary care through GPs is key to managing healthcare costs. The up-skilling of general practitioners so that they are equipped to perform relatively minor procedures in their rooms rather than referring these cases to specialists and hospitals will therefore have a significant impact on reducing health costs,” explained Dr Ramasia. Briefing the medical fraternity at the inaugural seminar, Dr Ramasia said, “A review of Bonitas’ claims data has shown that a large proportion of Bonitas’ hospital costs result from overnight admissions. Admissions for pneumonia and gastroenteritis in particular feature in the scheme’s top five admission categories and represent the top cost drivers.“These admissions could be avoided if GPs were educated on clinical guidelines and care pathways for the management of these conditions as outpatients,” he said. The need for additional clinical skills to deliver cost savings and improvements in the quality of care being provided by GPs has been highlighted by independent practitioner associations and healthcare professionals

Rustenburg doctors receive training

ATTENTIVE: Doctors in training at the Bonitas Academy in Rustenburg (PHOTO: USMAN ALY)

BOOST FROM THE PREMIER: Pontsho Ndlovu in his new electric powered wheelchair

looks on as Premier Thandi Modise cuts the ribbon at the handover of his house.

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PLATINUM PEOPLE

Tebogo MagampaTo a person who does not know him, Tebogo Magampa just looks like any other ordinary person you would meet regularly in Tlhabane. Once you get to talk to him, however, you realize how the man has influenced the lives of some of the most prominent people in Rustenburg through his line of work. Tebogo is a mechanic who has made a name for himself in Tlhabane. Despite not owning a garage or conventional workshop, the man is proof that through hard work and sheer determination an individual can rise and conquer some of the toughest challenges that life can present. “I started fixing people’s cars around 14 years ago,” Tebogo told Leseding News. He operates on an area along Sechele Street, one of the busiest roads in Tlhabane. “I was taught to fix cars by Dilaza – an old man who has since passed on. All the knowledge that I have of fixing cars was gained through the experience that I have gained throughout all these years,” he revealed. “I enjoy my work. I can fix all types of cars,” he said, making a gesture with one of his spanners. Over the years, Tebogo has repaired the vehicles of some very influential people in Rustenburg. “I once fixed a taxi belonging to Matthews Wolmarans

(former mayor of Rustenburg). I have also attended to Mpho Khunou’s cars (current mayor of Rustenburg). “I do not see this as an achievement because I always strive to do my best, it does not matter who my customer is. However, it makes me happy that some of our leaders see the value of my work,” Tebogo explained. Tebogo said one of the challenges he is facing today – compared to the time he began his work – is a decline in the number of customers. “I used to have many clients, especially when I was in Morudi Street. These days, the situation has changed. Maybe things are getting tougher for people economically, I really do not know.” Born in Tlhabane, Tebogo encourages young people to stay away from activities that can destroy their future. “Drinking too much alcohol and taking drugs is never good, especially for young people. Young people should focus on positive activities that will build their lives,” he said. Tebogo is aiming towards owning a fully equipped workshop to enable him to service a larger number of clients. “I would like to own a workshop so that I can be more professional in my approach. This is my wish and something that I will strive to achieve,” he concluded.

Well done to Mrs Thea Steyn, who won a brand new Suzuki Alto during one of the highlights of the hugely successful Easter Golden Egg Hunt held at the Waterfall Mall. The hugely successful campaign ran from 21 March – 28 April and was a result of an innovative partnership between Waterfall Mall, Suzuki Rustenburg and North West FM. Waterfall Mall also hosted an Easter Baby Competition with Madelein Jones Photography. The winners of the competition have been posted on the Waterfall Mall facebook page. To be fair to all of the baby competition entrants, the facebook likes were taken into consideration and those with the most likes were brought forward to a panel of judges who chose a first, second and third place in each category. Waterfall Mall would like to thank Suzuki Rustenburg and North West FM for their sponsorship and support during this campaign. The following are the winners of the Easter Baby

Competition: First Place 0-6 months: Leanay Maritz, First Place 7-18 months: Marli-Zette Roberts and First Place 19-36 months: Liane Viljoen. The egg hunt itself was a creative concept in which shoppers were encouraged to visit the Waterfall Mall facebook page, find the golden egg hidden in stores and enter the competition to win the Suzuki Alto as well as weekly prizes. Each of the seven finalists drew a key, only one of which belonged to the brand new Suzuki Alto. Mrs Steyn was overwhelmed with joy after she became the new owner of a beautiful Suzuki Alto, proudly sponsored by Suzuki Rustenburg. However, everyone was a winner and no one left empty handed. Each of the six runners up went home with Waterfall Mall gift vouchers. “It is our greatest pleasure to award our loyal shoppers with prizes, we look forward to future campaigns and many more shopper giveaways,” Waterfall Mall said in a statement.

Easter Golden Egg Hunt a huge success

ALL SMILES: On the left is Taks de Jager from Suzuki Rustenburg and besides him is Thea Steyn, the winner of the Waterfall Mall Golden Egg Hunt. (PHOTO: SUPPLIED)

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ELECTIONS 2014 Patrick Morathi

A huge number of people heeded government’s call to cast their vote by turning out in large numbers at various polling stations in Rustenburg and Brits. The offices of the Rustenburg Local Municipality in the area witnessed a very high turnout as people woke up early to exercise their right to vote.At some polling stations, however, there was a low turnout. Nkukise Primary School – located in the Fox Lake area – witnessed very few voters with a number of people choosing to stay at home. People interviewed by Leseding News said they did not experience any hassles or inconveniences during the voting process. “For me, the whole process lasted less then 15 minutes,” Emmanuel Solomon said, after casting his vote. “I am very happy. There was no problem. I live in Tlhabane and I have been voting since 1994,” he added.In Freedom Park, there was also a high turnout of voters with people turning up early and waiting patiently at the various polling stations for an opportunity to cast their vote. Among the scores of people who exercised their right to vote in this area were the Speaker of the Rustenburg Local Municipality, Boipelo Marekoa- Kodongo. During the run up to the elections the Speaker’s house was burnt down in an incident that the police believe was politically motivated. However, the incident did not deter Marekoa-Kodongo and other residents from across the political divide from taking part in the electoral process. In Brits, long queues were also at the order of the day. Both the police and the IEC confirmed that the voting process in all these areas ran smoothly without any major incidents. In a statement released during the voting process, the IEC chairperson Advocate Pansy

Tlakula pointed out that there was a huge voter turnout throughout most areas of the country. “The most pressing challenge we are facing at the moment is an extremely high turnout at voting stations - especially those in urban and metro areas where long queues continue to be experienced at a number of voting stations,” she said. “It should be remembered that we have the highest number of voters registered in South

Africa's history for this national and provincial election - 25.39 million. This is about 2.2 million more than were registered for the 2009 elections.While we have increased the number of voting stations since 2009 by over 10%, many of the additional voting stations were introduced in rural areas to decrease the distance which voters were required to travel to vote,” she added.

High voter turnout in Rustenburg and Brits

IT’S MY RIGHT: Rustenburg Local Municipality Speaker Boipelo Marekoa- Kodongo was one of the people who cast their vote at Freedom Park Secondary School. (PHOTO: RAPULA MANCAI)

It has been 20 years of freedom since the first elections held in South Africa.

At the dawn of democracy, South Africans poured out in numbers to cast their votes on 27 April 1994. Decisions were made and questions were asked as to who was going to represent the country as the president. President Nelson Mandela became the first black president of the country. After so many years of struggle, South Africa is celebrating 20 years of freedom together with a generation that is energetic and has the courage to speak out about their country’s leadership. One of the born frees who was excited about the elections spoke out about her views. “I am very happy to vote for the party that I like. I am not satisfied about the service I receive from the government,” Palesa Radebe (19) said. She also added: “I would like to encourage the South African youth to be part of the next elections as it seems that most of the youth are not interest in elections. “They complain about services like water and electricity. However, voting is not about promoting individual parties but moving South Africa forward towards a better life for all.”

Born frees spice up 2014 elections

YOUNG AND FREE: ‘Born frees’ also took part in the elections (PHOTO: PHEMELO MOKGOFA)

The Correctional Services Department said a higher number of inmates exercised their democratic right to vote during the just completed national and provincial elections, as compared to the previous polls five years ago. In the Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West Region, 3072 inmates and 868 officials voted. “The voting process ran smoothly and safely in all 243 correctional centres,” the Correctional Services Department said in a statement. “Altogether, 18 811 inmates voted in correctional centres during the national and provincial elections, which is a 29.7% increase from the previous election. Inmates demonstrated enthusiasm for voting,” added the statement. The department attributes this increase to the dynamic changes in the inmate population and the success of the campaign for families to bring identity documents of inmates to the centres prior to the elections.Minister Sibusiso Ndebele welcomed the manner in which the IEC and Correctional Services managed the voting process in correctional centres and the levels of inmate enthusiasm and participation.“South Africa's democracy has come of age," said Minister Ndebele. “We have demonstrated to the world that democracy is entrenched as the people of South Africa, including inmates, are guarding and protecting the hard earned freedom and democracy by turning out in numbers to vote,” he added. However, two offenders were wrongly reported to be deceased by the IEC scanning machine while they turned up in person to vote. Both cases were referred to the IEC for handling as those offenders could not cast their vote. The matter was reported to the police for investigation.Minister Ndebele praised the IEC and correctional officials for delivering the best ever election support in correctional centres since inmates were allowed to vote inside correctional centres in 2004.

18 811 offenders voted

– Correctional Services

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Platinum Stars coach Allan Freese is already looking beyond the 2013/14 season.

The Dikwena coach was recently spotted having a look at some of the players who are currently playing in the country’s third-tier football league. Freese – who has already indicated that he will seriously consider bolstering his squad during the off-season – was one of the spectators at Olympia Park during a recent match between Orbit FEC College and University of North West. Lower league football is fast becoming a catchment area for many clubs in the topflight league and has produced a number of players who have gone

on to make a name for themselves – some beyond the borders of the country.Freese – who has led Platinum Stars to an impressive season that has seen him winning the Telkom Knockout and the MTN8 title – might lose a number of his standout players during the next transfer window. Already, midfielder Mogakolodi Ngele is being monitored by Orlando Pirates while the likes of Lindokuhle Mbatha and Tshepo Gumede have also attracted the interest of the country’s big clubs.It is against such a background of events that Freese could be looking at the lower league to sign new players.“The Platinum Stars coach usually comes to our matches. When he does this you know that he is looking at the possibility of signing new players,” Kabelo Sibiya told Leseding News. “Some of our players also regularly train with Platinum Stars so that they are exposed to that level of football and also to be assessed by the coaches,” he added. “We have established a good working relationship with the coach and with Platinum Stars,” he added.

The prospect of losing players to topflight clubs (something that Orbit FET and other lower league clubs are getting used to) does not worry Sibiya.“Look, if our players get the opportunity to play for other clubs then we will be happy for them. Besides, we have also identified the players that we would like to rope into our team. “This is all part of football,” the Orbit FET coach explained. Sibiya also pointed out that his club is always exploring the possibility of signing new players so that they are not caught wanting when their own players are poached by rival clubs.“We always give players a chance to prove themselves so anyone with the kind of skill they believe will benefit us is always free to attend our training sessions,” he said.

Freese scouting for talent

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SCOUTING: Platinum Stars coach Allan Freese (PHOTO: FARIRAYI KAHWEMBA).

FAST PACE: Anita O’Brien in action during the 2013 FNB Platinum Trail Run presented by ISUZU. (PHOTO: CHERIE VALE/ NEWSPORT MEDIA).

It will be a hive of activity at the second annual edition of the exciting FNB Platinum Trail Run, which will be held on 25 May at Buffelsport.

Anita O’Brien is hoping for a successful title defence when she takes on other competitors who have registered to take part in the event. “Coming first at the 2013 FNB Platinum Trail Run was just a bonus as I enjoyed everything about this race last year,” said. O’Brien. “I love the fact that I can enjoy the day with the entire family. The route has spectacular views, and a little bit of everything from technical sections to climbing sections and single track sections. The FNB Platinum Trail Run is one of my favourite races,” she added. “I will do it every year. I am looking forward to doing the things that I love most, running trail and spending time with my family. My

goal will be to run a comfortable pace from start to finish”. O’Brien will face tough competition from top trail running stars such as Megan Mackenzie and Takalani Ndandani. In the men’s race reigning champion Thabang Madiba is sure to be out in front setting the pace.According to Nicola Collins, Event Manager, the exclusivity and terrain of the Platinum Trail Run are what define this event. “Runners can expect to run on some of the best trails that the area has to offer, which consist of a wide variety of terrain and spectacular views. “Each entrant will receive an awesome goody bag that will include an event t-shirt. This combined with a pristine running environment and a festive race village is what makes the FNB Platinum Trail Run presented by ISUZU an event not to be missed,” Collins explained.

All systems go at FNB Platinum Trail Run

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