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ON GUARD: A police van parked in front of the Nanabolela Secondary School to intensify security after the murder of a gr. 11 learner. Photo: Teboho Setena

} Teboho Setena

THE ILL-FATED killing of17-year-old Thabang Mabulahas sent shockwaves throughWelkom’s township ofThabong.The deceased was stabbed

to death last Thursday nearthe premises of NanabolelaSecondary School in SunRise, east of Thabong.Thabang ran back to the

school premises to hidefrom his assailants who hadwaited for him outside theschoolyard.However, his assailants

overpowered him andstabbed him in the school-

yard in view of other learn-ers who were on their wayhome after school.Thabang’s assailants are

well-known by his parentsand some of Nanabolelateachers.The deceased’s mother,

Mamokete Mabula, says itpains her to know that herson’s assailants stay close byand she never suspectedanything was wrong. Thesuspects, who are in policecustody, are Abraham Qhesi(27), Tseko Mantsoe (27)and Ntsane Maile (27). Theyface charges of murder andattempted murder. OnFriday they applied for bail,

which was denied. Thesuspects will again appearbefore the court today.Mabula said it was not the

first time her late son wasattacked by one of thesuspects, Maile.“Last year during Febru-

ary, Thabang came homewith a broken arm. He toldme he was attacked by Maileat a local shop where he hadgone to play pool. It ishardly a year since thatincident, and my son hasbeen murdered for noapparent reasons. We lookedup to these guys as possiblementors for Thabang.However, we are extremely

shocked about what theyhave done to my son. It’sunbearable,” says Mabula.Thabang is remembered

by class teachers as a re-spectful and obedient learn-er.“I do not remember

encountering problems withThabang. He was a quietboy,” says Dikeledi Msibi.Eyewitnesses say one of

the suspects was seen on theschool premises just an hourbefore the ill-fated incident.The deceased was in thecompany of other learnerson their way home when hewas attacked.“The motive for the attack

is still unknown as theinvestigation is still under-way. This incident is the firstof its kind at a school inThabong.The adopt–a-cop policing

measure is still applied atthis school and other schoolsin Thabong to enhancesafety of learners and teach-ers at schools,” saysThabong police spokespersonMalebo Khosana.He says police patrols have

been intensified in thevicinity of schools aroundThabong in the morningsand afternoons to preventconfrontations among thelearners.

Murder at school‘Not the first time my son was attacked by one of the suspects’

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Was it a racistattack ?

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} Teboho Setena

SOCIAL GRANT RECIPIENTS’moment of joy about receiving anincrease was short-lived followingthe sharp increase in the fuelprice.Pravin Gordhan, the minister of

Finance, when delivering the2014-’15 medium-term budgetspeech on 26 February, announcedthat social grants would increaseon 1 April – much to the delight ofthe beneficiaries.The old-age and disability grants

will increase from R1 270 a monthto R1 350, the foster-care grant willincrease from R800 to R830, andthe child-support grant willincrease from R300 to R310 amonth, and to R320 in October.However, the increase in the

price of fuel – petrol by 36 centsper litre and diesel by 27 cents perlitre – last Tuesday meant thathouseholds being run on social

grants will see no change. Thissharp increase in the fuel price hasalso resulted in the rise of foodprices, generally compellingconsumers to dig deeper into theirpockets.As for Pakiso Pati (68) from

Thabong, the situation remainsunchanged. He walked out of theThabong Community Centre, wherehe went to collect his monthly oldage grant, with mixed feelings.By 07:00 on Thursday Pati was

already in the long queue thatsnaked out of the building utilisedas the pay point.Pati said that he provided for

four people with his grant: threegrandchildren and himself.“This is the only income that I

spend mostly on food and topurchase electricity, and nothingmore. The thought of buyingclothes with part of the grantnever crosses my mind,” said Pati.“Already a loaf of bread costs

R11 at local shops. If I wantcheaper bread, I must board a taxito buy bread at supermarkets andthat trip costs me R20 return. Iappreciate the R80 increase –however, truly speaking it willmake no difference, because theprice of food is still high.“The high cost of living has

many of us barely surviving.”As with most the recipients of

social grants, Pati will have to waituntil 2015 for another increase,while the price of fuel and foodcontinues to rise.Gordhan announced that the

number of grant recipients hasincreased from 13,1 million in 2009to 15,8 million, adding that thoseeligible for grants were due toreach 16,5 million by 2016-’17.When tabling the budget,

Gordhan said expenditure on socialassistance had risen from R75billion in 2008-’09 to R118 billion in2014.

Price hikes swallow up grant increases

NO JOY: Pakiso Pati from Thabong heads home after collecting hisold age grant at the Thabong Community Centre on Thursday.

Photo: Teboho Setena

RECIPIENTS of social grants wait in a queue in rainy weather on Thursday to collect their grants at the Thabong Community Centre.

Waiting to collect grants

} Teboho Setena

THE Goldfields FET College andthe Netherlands Manager Deploy-ment Programme have hailed theentrepreneurship partnershiptraining programme based onproviding students work experi-ence a success. In Dutch theinitiative is known as ProgrammaUitzending Managers (PUM). Thelocal programme was run overthree years with experts from theNetherlands providing basic workexperience to students enrolled. Itmainly focused on electricalengineering following a needidentified by the college manage-ment.

Agreement seals success

The two parties signed anagreement confirming the success-ful completion of the three-yeartraining initiative in Welkom lastTuesday. Despite the challenge ofabsenteeism of students in thebeginning, Dr Lynette Fourie,director of Goldfields FET College,said the project yielded the

desired results during the term.“The college implemented an 80%attendance policy and was theonly college in South Africa thatwas able to implement this policy.This programme has been extend-

ed to most national curriculumvocational courses. Currently wehave 143 students in the pro-gramme. The lack of work-basedexperience of both students andlecturers and work-integrated

learning was addressed,” she said.

Practise what you learn

To address the challenge ofwork experience, Fourie said theDutch organisation helped to forma partnership with the Free StateGoldfields Chamber of Businessand local businesses. The resultwas the formation of a number ofpartnerships with industry toassist staff and students to gainthe much-needed experience.“Through the partnership withPUM, Eskom and A+R Engineer-ing, the possibility of renewableenergy was explored,’’ said Fourie.Ensuring the success of theinitiative, a solar expert fromPUM facilitated a two-weektraining programme in six collegelectures and four staff membersfrom engineering companiesparticipated. To improve theresult, Fourie said they made itcompulsory for students and staffon the course to spend betweenfive and ten days per yearworking in the industry toimprove their skills.

Critical skills transferred

“PUM operates in developingcountries mainly to assist theindustry and transfer technicaland general skills throughdeployment of experts. I’mconvinced the programme hashelped to enable the students togain the necessary experience,knowledge and positive attitude.These elements are in highdemand in the workplace,’’ BertVermeij, PUM’s internationaldirector, said. He said during thethree-year term about 40 localcompanies expressed theirintention to form cooperationswith the college based on the goodresults. “There has been anenormous difference in the workexperience gained by the studentsin the workshops. To improve theeducational system to be produc-tive we should also have thebackground of the industrydemands. The programme succeed-ed in this,’’ said Vermeij.He said seven more areas were

identified as part of the workexperience.

Partnership transfers practical skills

DONE DEAL: Bert Vermeij, international director of the NetherlandsManager Deployment Programme, andDr Lynette Fourie, director of theGoldfields FET College, signed certificates confirming the successfulcompletion of an entrepreneurship partnership programme at an eventheld last Tuesday. Photo: Teboho Setena

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} Teboho Setena

THE construction of the multi-purposeindoor sports complex in the Odendaalsrustownship of Kutlwanong is expected tobreathe new life into the inhabitants. Awhopping R35 million has been budgetedtowards the construction of the facility thatwill be located in the heart of Kutlwanong.The recreational centre will be known asthe Sipho Mutsi Indoor Sports Centre,honouring the youth activist killed in 1985.Mutsi died at age 17 during interrogationwhile in police custody in Odendaalsrus.The Free State MEC for Sport, Arts,

Culture and Recreation, Dan Khothule,turned the sod last Monday, getting under-way the construction work of the state-of-the-art sports facility. It is strongly believedit would impact positively in changing thelives of the locals.Khothule said the provincial govern-

ment’s strategy for the construction of thesports facility was threefold: to promotesport in the community, to support athletesand turn Odendaalsrus into a huntingground for talented athletes. He said themulti-purpose sports complex was identifiedideally as a key development component inthe department’s sports plan and govern-ment mandate. Khothule said the time lineset for completion of the sports complexwas two years, during which it wasexpected to stimulate the local socio-econo-my.“We are expecting the contractor to

complete the project in two years as per theterms. This project will help boost localeconomic development. We think that localcompanies should be given priority andpreference in projects of this nature toensure they help stimulate growth and thelocal economy in order to create jobs forour young people who need employment.”Khothule said the project was far-reach-

ing, fulfilling the mandate of government toimprove the lives of the inhabitants ofKutlwanong.“Through the construction of this project

it means we have brought stability in thisarea. During budget speeches we announcedthese projects, but then our people becameimpatient when projects were not imple-mented and they did not get any feedbackand see any progress. The start of construc-tion of the project to us is a way of report-ing back to the people that we are startingwith the projects we have committed to.”

Khothule believes the facility will play asignificant role in regenerating interest inparticipation for many young people whoare losing hope of matching the prosperityof the past generation who accomplished alot under extreme conditions.“Most of the youth locally have lost the

plot. They think drinking alcohol everydayis significant. Through the construction ofthis facility we hope to bring them back

into the main fold and that they becomerole models for the next generation.”The sports facility in Kutlwanong will

also consist of a newly-constructed stadiumwith an eight-lane tartan athletics track.Khothule also turned the sod in Parys

last Monday for the construction of asimilar multi-purpose centre. Also con-structed to the tune of R35 million, thefacility in Parys will be known as the

Tumahole Indoor Sports Centre.Both the indoor facilities will have

amongst others one indoor multi-purposesports court (basketball, netball, tennis,volleyball, badminton, two gym areas, threemedical rooms, four change rooms for hometeams and visiting teams, ablution block forthe public, an auditorium with approxi-mately 600 seats for spectators, administra-tion offices, a kiosk and storerooms.

Millions invested in sports centre

ALL HANDS ON DECK: Turning the sod to build the multi-purpose Sipho Mutsi Indoor Sports Centre in Kutlwanong, Odendaalsrus,are from the left Jerry Seqwaba (Free State Sports Confederation’s chairperson), Pule Makgwe, Mojabeng Radebe (officials of theMatjhabeng Municipality), Dan “Coaster” Khothulethe MEC for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation and Matiro Mogopodi (MatjhabengMunicipality official). Photo: Teboho Setena

A DONE DEAL: Dan “Coaster” Khothule, the MEC for Sports, Art, Culture and Recreation (left), and thelocal contractor Reggie Mutsi shake hands last Monday at the sod turning to signify the construction ofthe Sipho Mutsi Indoor Sports Centre in Kutlwanong, Odendaalsrus.

United in constructing sports centre

THE Thabong SAPS unit isoffering a R20 000 cash rewardfor information leading to thearrest and prosecution of thesuspect or suspects whomurdered the 28-year-oldLehlohonolo du Toit.The deceased was stabbed

and killed last month on 15February at about 00:15. Hisbody was found behind theMomentum Supermarket inThabong.The police investigation has

revealed that the deceased wasstabbed three times and he diedat the scene. He had one stab

wound to the neck and two tothe spine.The police are seeking

witnesses in this matter whilecontinuing their investigation.According to Lt Col Mzamo

Nyamani, the Thabong SAPSacting detective commander, acash reward is being offeredbased on the serious nature ofthe case.Anyone with information

can contact the investigatingofficer, Maoela Maoela of theThabong SAPS Detective Unit,on 083-746-2390 or 057-910-2389during office hours.

SAPS offers reward

THE DeputyMinister of BasicEducation, EnverSurty, launched thesecond legacypublication lastSaturday in Bloem-fontein.The commemora-

tive publication payshomage to thewomen who werepioneers of theanti-pass campaignof 1913. Thesewomen gathered on23 September 1913 to petitionagainst the imposition ofoppressive pass laws on Africanwomen. The publication is thesecond women’s legacy seriesand contains political andpersonal biographies of some ofthese courageous women of this

freedom struggle.The women of noteinclude CharlotteMaxeke, BerthaMkhize, CeceliaMakiwane, MoiponeMotlhakwana andFlorence Matomela.The publication

will also be utilizedas supplementarymaterial in theclassroom forcurriculum delivery.It will be used in

subjects such asHistory, Social Sciences and LifeOrientation and will includeactivities where educators canengage learners.The publication also coincided

with events held globally tomark International Women’s Dayon 8 March annually.

Publication paystribute to women

ENVER SURTY, thedeputy minister ofBasic Education.


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TWO men will serve a life sentenceand 18 years in prison after theWelkom Court for Sexual Offencesfound both guilty of rapes commit-ted in 2012 and 2013 respectively.The accused, aged 32 and 37,

were found guilty on their appear-ance in court regarding the crimeswhich were committed separatelyin Thabong.The 37-year-old accused, whose

identity is withheld, was sentencedto life imprisonment for raping hisbiological daughter, now a 13-year-old.He was arrested after the rape

that took place last year in March.This was at the victim’s parentalhome during the absence of her

mother who had gone to loanmoney from someone.On her return, the mother found

the girl crying. She reported thematter to the police after the girlhad explained what had happened,leading to the arrest of the 37-year-old. According to CharmaineLabuschagne, the coordinator ofthe control prosecutor and cluster,the victim is reported to bestruggling to proceed with life andto cope at school.“Evidence has shown how she

was emotionally affected andtraumatized, and it is clear that shewill only regain trust and confi-dence after in-depth counselling.The court found this to be even

more aggravating and sentencedthe accused to life imprisonment,”said Labuschagne.In the other case, the court

sentenced the 32-year-old NkosanaTjabane to 18-years’ imprisonmentafter being found guilty of raping a19-year-old female on the morningof Christmas Day 2012. Theassailant raped his victim at afurrow in Sunrise, threatening herwith a knife. The victim was forcedout of her parent house to thecrime scene. The accused hadaccompanied the victim’s mother tothe house.Tjabane was let in the house by

the victim’s mother after hedemanded entry to the house.

Men sentenced for rape

WE are 20 years into our democra-cy – yet it seems we are stilltrapped by racial attacks fromindividuals.The case in point is that of the

students at the University of theFree State (UFS) who attackedtheir fellow students to poke fun athim and seemingly as a pastime.I recently spent two days on the

UFS campus with two of mycolleagues on a mission for theSummerly House of Men forgingpartnerships for our movement.When enquiring for directions,

some white students I met werefriendly, helpful and humble. I alsoenjoyed a sitting with some at theVishuis residence. This was at atime when two white students ofthe UFS’s car hit a black studentand they assaulted him for fun.I was impressed by the swift

action taken by the rector, Prof.Jonathan Jansen, to expel theperpetrators with immediate effect.Jansen must be given credit fordoing his best to reform thisinstitution.It is not easy, judging by the

family background of some of thestudents.I would suggest that the Univer-

sity Council extend Jansen’s termof office. We need to give him moretime to transform the troubledinstitution to root out racism thatis being perpetrated by someindividuals whose cause can neverbe justified.The recent racial attack was the

third at this institution in sixyears. In 2008, white male studentsfrom the Reitz residence madeblack university employees eat foodthey had apparently urinated inand they videotaped the wholeincident.

In 2010, a black female studentwas assaulted by white femalestudents on campus while shewaited for her sister. She wasdragged alongside a movingvehicle.Despite all these harrowing

incidents, Jansen needs to besupported by those around himinstead of being criticised. Heneeds a contract extension beyondhis term of office. Unlike thosestudents I met, some parents areracists themselves – stupid,arrogant, selfish and stubborn.We are emerging from a divided

society. Archbishop EmeritusDesmond Tutu introduced theTruth and Reconciliation Commis-sion in preparation for the newdemocracy.His aim was to lay the ghost of

the past to rest, to allay fears of theminority to commit to a free andsafe society. My visit to the UFShas revealed that we cannot painteverybody with the same brush.

) Express Goldfields & NorthernFree State welcomes members ofthe public interested in contribut-ing to the weekly column as publicobservers or citizen journalists.There is no payment for writers.Send your opinion piece (not

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Racism not rooted outeasily, but change isstarting to show

My viewMoetiMolelekoaSocial observer

EXCELLENCE: Taiwe Secondary School’s principal Sam Mosia (centre) receives the coveted gold awardpresented to the school by the Free State Department of Education’s senior officials Stanley Malope andMamiki Maboya at a glittering occasion held a week ago in Welkom. The prestigious award recognisesthe school’s excellent performance being the only school in the township in Lejweleputswa to obtaina 100% pass rate in the 2013 National Senior Certificate examination. Photo: Teboho Setena

Positive attitude key to success} Teboho Setena

THE Taiwe Secondary Schoolfrom Theunissen received theprestigious gold award forachieving a 100% pass rate inthe 2013 National Senior Certifi-cate examination.The coveted award was

presented by the Free StateDepartment of Education at theWell-done function held inWelkom last Friday. The schoolwas one of the eight schoolsfrom Free State townships toscore a 100% pass rate last year.It was the first time for theschool whose principal is SamMosia.This is a special award for the

school since it is the only schoolfrom the previously disadvan-taged Lejweleputswa EducationDistrict to score a 100% passrate in the gr. 12 examinations.“We are proud and elated as a

school to ultimately achieve a100% pass rate. This is theproduct of hard work anddedication by the learners,teachers and stakeholders intheir education,” Mosia said.He further attributed the

achievement to the supportsystem from the Free StateDepartment of Education, at

provincial and district level. Theschool had 55 gr. 12 learners allof whom obtained good results.Mosia said achieving 100% was agoal they had been striving toachieve and it was a result of asolid foundation laid. In 2011 theschool obtained 93,65% and in2012 they scored 97,47%.“Another element in the recipe

of success is the special focusgiven to learners who experiencedifficulty in subjects. We evensought help from experts outsidethe school and this yielded goodresults,” said Mosia.He said the excellent 2013

result had inspired the currentlearners to also rewrite history.They aimed to raise the bar.“The future looks bright to

repeat history. We are nowfocusing on producing justquality and have learners whoreceive incentives such asbursaries and scholarships tofurther their dreams. It will besomething special to producecandidates who make it to futurewell-done functions.“The one thing I made the

learners aware of is that it’s nottheir background that deter-mines their destiny but theirattitude. A positive attitude iskey,” said Mosia.

THE BEST: PhilipSauer, Goudveld’sprincipal, and teach-er Nadia Olivierproudly display thecertificate and tro-phy the school wasawarded for achiev-ing the overall bestresults in the Lejwel-eputswa District inthe 2013 NationalSenior CertificateExamination. TheFree State Depart-ment of Educationpresented the awardto the school forachieving a 100%pass rate. Olivier al-so received a prizerecognising hergood work in teach-ing Life Sciences.


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KINDLY TAKE NOTICE THAT a salein execution of the undermentionedgoods will be held on 27 MARCH2014 at THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE,100 CONSTANTIA ROAD, WELKOMat 10:00.

GOODS:1 X 3 PIECE KITCHEN CUPBOARDS1 X FRIDGE1 X COLOUR TELEVISION1 X 4 PIECE LOUNGE SUITE1 X TOYOTA COROLLA MOTORVEHICLE WITH REGISTRATIONNUMBER: BPS 070 FS


JUDGEMENT CREDITOR/ATTOR-NEY FOR JUDGEMENT CREDITORNEUMANN VAN ROOYENGALAXY HOUSE2 HEEREN STREETWELKOM9459P.O. BOX 4WELKOM9460Docex 6TEL: 057-9166666FAX: 057-3524776(REF: JF/DS/Z12120/V3648)

Francarlo M.F.G. (Pty) Ltd / LBassonCase Number: 4185/2012



4185/2012 in the matter between:

FRANCARLO M.F.G. (PTY) LTDJudgement Creditorand

L BASSON(IDENTITY NUMBER:6609015226089)

Judgement Debtor

KINDLY TAKE NOTICE THAT a salein execution of the undermentionedgoods will be held on 26 MARCH2014 at THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE, 24STEYN STREET, ODENDAALSRUSat 10:00.

GOODS:1 X WHITE OPEL CORSA BAKKIEWITH REGISTRATION NUMBER:BNG 547 FS


JUDGEMENT CREDITOR/ATTOR-NEY FOR JUDGEMENT CREDITORNEUMANN VAN ROOYENGALAXY HOUSE2 HEEREN STREETWELKOM9459P.O. BOX 4WELKOM9460Docex 6TEL: 057-9166666FAX: 057-3524776(REF: JF/cobie/Z15952/x04169)


SOCIAL PHOTOS

PAT ON THE SHOULDER: Motshewa Thinane (right), a teacher from Hennenman, receiveda standing ovation from fellow teacher Luluma Khothule on receiving a laptop as a prizefrom the Free State Department of Education at a recent function held inWelkom to recog-nise teachers’ hard work. Thinane received the prize for her outstanding work in teachingAccounting.

JUST MARRIED:ChildhoodsweetheartsThomas Phukun-yane and Mamo-jabeng Phukun-yane (maidenname Tshabala-la) took their rela-tionship to thenext level whenthey exchangedwedding vows ata ceremony inThabong lastweekend. Thenewly-weddedcouple walkeddown the aisletogether amongthe excitementof poetry andpraise songs dur-ing the ceremo-ny. Photo: MoetiMolelekoa

ACHIEVING SILVER: Lanie Barlett and Daleen Badenhorst of the Hentie Cilliers SecondarySchool received a silver certificate awarded to the school for achieving a pass rate of 96,9%in the 2013 gr. 12 final examinations.

Take thebig step

SELLWANE MODISENYANE, Yvonne Machitje and Krisjan Ourman attended the Depart-ment of Education’s well-done function for the Lejweleputswa district held last Friday inWelkom.

WELL DONE: The Relekile Secondary School in Hoopstad was presented with a silverawardby theFreeStateDepartmentof Education for their improvedperformance inobtain-ing a 93,22% pass rate in the 2013 National Senior Certificate examination. Celebratingthe achievement are from the left the school’s senior management Sharon Matlhola, LefaMotlogelwa and Keitumetse Ngwenya. Photos: Teboho Setena


NEWS

BRIEFING the PortfolioCommittee in Parliament lastTuesday, the Department ofLabour has paved the way forthe amendments to the Unem-ployment Insurance Bill beforeit is passed into law.

The bill is expected to comeinto effect in earnest this year.It has already been approvedwith Nedlac by the cabinet. Thedeliberations on it wereconcluded in November lastyear.

Thembinkosi Mkalipi, theacting deputy director general:labour policy and industrialrelations, told the committee inCape Town that the amend-ments, among other factors,were aimed at improvingservice delivery and addressingthe issue of workers who werecurrently excluded in the act.He said this would enable thecountry to “conform to theInternational Labour Organisa-tion’s (ILO) standards, toimprove the payment of benefitsto contributors and extend theperiod within which benefitsare payable”.

In order to comply with the

Constitution of South Africa, hesaid, the bill had to address theexclusion of civil servants inthe current legislation.

The proposed amendments tothe act deal with issues such as:) including learners, publicservants and foreign workerswho are currently not coveredin terms of the provisions of theUnemployment Insurance Act;) extending the period ofpayment of benefits to thecontributor from eight to 12months;) increasing the period inwhich a contributor can lodge aclaim (from six months to 12months);) allowing beneficiaries toclaim if they have creditsregardless of when theysubmitted a claim;) providing for the nominationof beneficiaries in case of deathbenefits;) assisting in financing theemployment promotion projectsby the Public EmploymentServices; and) giving the minister the powerto vary the income replacementrate through regulations.

Amendments to newbill proposed

A GROUP of police officers onan Operations CommandersTraining course at the Thabong’sSAPS Academy put into practicethe skills they had acquiredwhen they targeted crimehotspots in Thabong lastThursday. The group of men andwomen, who hold the ranks ofsergeant and lieutenant colonel,were from across the country.

The group was commanded byLt. Col. Zolile Qangase duringthe visibility operation. Thecrime prevention initiativeformed part of the officers’training and enabled them to putinto practice the policing skillsacquired during the five-dayprogramme.

The operation’s objective wasalso aimed at assisting withpolicing in Thabong to preventcommon robberies.

The members targeted poten-tial crime hotspot areas, whichincluded the open space aroundthe Lenakeng ComprehensiveHigh School, Pula Nala andManny’s Shopping Complex inThabong.

“Our visibility in this vicinitywas important in ensuring thecommunity that we are seriousabout fighting crime,” saidQangase.

The acting commander of theSAPS Thabong Academy, Lt. Col.Moletsane Mothobi, said theywere happy with the trainees’ability to implement what theyhad learned during the trainingcourse.

“This gives us an assurancethat the knowledge imparted tothem will surely be applied attheir respective stations,” saidMothobi.

Trainees targetcrime hotspots

FIGHTING CRIME: Police officer on training, Johannes Metsing,searches a person at the open space between the Lenakeng Com-prehensive High School in Thabong and Manny’s Shopping Com-plex during a crime prevention operation last Thursday. Photo:Supplied

MISSING: Josias van Rooyen (22)went missing on 22 February. He isreported to have left his parents’house at about 02:30 without in-forming anyone where he was go-ing. He has never returned nor con-tacted his family since. Van Rooyenwas reported missing at theWelkom Police Station. He hasshort copper-red hair, is 1,8 m talland has a Yin Yang tattoo on his up-per right arm. He was wearing adark turquoise Echo T-shirt with na-vy “baggie” shorts and black tek-kies at the time of his disappear-ance. Anyone with informationabout Van Rooyen’s whereaboutscan call Det. WO Rian de Lange on057-391-6271 during office hours.

INVITATION TO TENDER

Please note:· Tenders that do not attend, or arrive late, for compulsory site meeting will not be considered(Disqualified)

· Late tenders, faxed or e-mailed tenders will not be considered.· CIDB Grade 6 (GB) General Building or Grade 5(GB)(PE) is required for tender GFC/CO/25/2014.

·

Please supply company profile and BEE certificate accredited by SANAS or IRBA.

·PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF TIME AND DATE FOR COMPULSORY SITE INSPECTIONThe college is not bound to accept the lowest or any tender.

Payment to be deposited into College account. Proof of payment to be presented at collection of documents.Documents must be collected at Central Office;

Banking details: ABSACurrent Account134 096 1095Account holder: Goldfields FET College

Ref: Company name & tender number

TENDER DOCUMENTS, CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE RELEVANT REFERENCE NUMBER, MUST BE IN ASEALED ENVELOPE AND DEPOSITED IN THE TENDER BOX AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:

Goldfields FET College, Central Office, 36 Buren Street, Flamingo, Welkom, 9459

ENQUIRIES: Mr Molehe E LeteaneAssistant Director: Supply Chain Management

Telephone: (057) 910 6000

· Sealed tenders must be placed in the tender box in the foyer at Goldfields FET College Central Office.· Tender documents are obtainable on payment of a non-refundable fee specified above at the Central Office,36 Buren Street Flamingo Park, WELKOM.

· Tenders will be adjudicated according to College Council Supply Management policy based on the PreferentialProcurement Framework Act no 5, of 2005.

Proof of CIBD registration to be attached

* Proof of ownership e.g. CK/ company registration documents* Recently certified copies of ID documents of owner(s), partners, shareholders* Original and valid Tax Clearance Certificate* Recent proof of Bank Account* Any other relevant documentation*

Bidders are required to submit the following documents (copies must be recently certified, within the last 3months):

no documents will be faxed or e-mailed.

Goldfields FET College invites prospective service providers tosubmit tenders to the following project:

Tender NoTender

GFC/CO/25/2014

Project Description

Completion of StudentSupport Centre:Welkom Campus

Compulsory siteInspection

Time: 11h00Date:18 March 2014

Day: Tuesday

Cost per tenderdocument

R150.00

Closing date

Time:14h00Date:3 April 2014Day: Thursday

CALL FOR PROPOSALS TO ENTER INTO SERVICELEVEL AGREEMENT WITH GOLDFIELDS FET COLLEGE

FOR A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS ON SELECTEDGOODS AND SERVICES:

Goldfields FET College would like to enter into Service Level Agreements with potential suppliers/serviceproviders for a period of 12 months for the supply/provision of services:All suppliers/ services providers interested to enter into Service Level Agreements are invited to apply.

The purpose of the Service Level Agreement is to:

1.Relevant Letter clearly indicating that the company is approved to supply goods/ provide service where necessary.2.Comprehensive Company profile with a concise business record and references.3.Three Reference letters with regard to the relevant goods/service provided4.Tax Clearance Certificate.5.Certified ID copies for all shareholders/directors.6.Company registration certificate.

* Give potential suppliers/ service providers to supply/provide services to Goldfields FET College on agreed terms and conditions.* Provide reasonable price list for Goods/Service applicable to the college for a 12 month period* Contribute to efficient administration and compliance with the Public Finance Act and the preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act.

REQUIREMENTS:

PROPOSALS SHOULD BE MADE ON THE GOODS AND SERVICES:

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS

Enquiries: Mr Molehe.E. Leteane | Assistant Director: Supply Chain ManagementTel: (057) 910 6000

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 03 April 2014TIME: 11H00

Please Note:

*

36 Buren Street, Flamingo Park, Welkom, 9459

* Application received after the above mentioned date and time will be regarded as late will not be considered.* No applications per fax or email will be considered.* Applications may be submitted by courier services.Only short-listed suppliers/ service providers will be contacted.

* Faxed and e-mailed applications/proposals will not be accepted.

TENDER NO

GFC/CO/15/2014

GFC/CO/16/2014

GFC/CO/17/2014

GFC/CO/18/2014

GFC/CO/19/2014

GFC/CO/21/2014

GFC/CO/22/2014

GFC/CO/23/2014

GFC/CO/24/2014

GOODS/SERVICE

Printing: Marketing

Hospitality Equipment & utensils

Protective Clothing & Chefs Uniform

Toners & Cartridges

Plumbing

Computer & Printer repairs

Repairs & Maintenance to Engineering tools & Equipment

Transport (Minibus & Buses)

Stationery: Printing Paper & Blue Arch Lever Files


SUPERSPORT’S LET’SPLAY and Express Goldfields& Northern Free State (NFS)are searching for youths inthe region who excel at sport.Are you good at sport or is

someone in your school orplace of education good atsport?Are you a young coach who

is coaching future stars?Are you getting people active at your

school, community or gym? We want tohear from you.SuperSport’s Let’s Play identified the

need amongst the youth to get more sportsactive.With this in mind SuperSport and Let’s

Play, in association with Express Goldfields& NFS, have launched a special initiativefor 2014.They want to find and give recognition

to learners at either primary or highschool level who excel in sport or who arehelping others to be more active.SuperSport’s Let’s Play Sports Star of

the Month is a competition for anyoneaged 6 to 18.You can nominate yourself or be nomi-

nated by a friend, any teacher or coach atyour place of education.You can even be nominated by a family

member or friend who knows how goodyou are.The winner is chosen from all the

nominations received for that month. Themonthly winner will receive a Let’s Playhamper filled with goodies.

From all the entries receivedeach month, one athlete will bechosen as the SuperSport Let’sPlay Sports Star of the Month.At the end of the year one

candidate from all the Star ofthe Month winners during theyear will be chosen as theSuperSport Let’s Play SportsStar of the Year.Do not worry, the organisers

do an overall annual summary of allentrants’ sporting achievements at the endof November before the year’s winner ischosen.Let’s Play is an initiative to enhance

recreation and development at schoolsthrough play and sport.Every educational institution has

talented sports achievers. Do not be shy –the organisers want to know who you are.Send them your nomination today.

Nominations received before the 20th ofevery month will be included in thatmonth’s selection. Nominations receivedafter the 20th of every month will becarried over to the next month’s selection.Nominations must include your name,

age and a short paragraph (200 words orless) on what you have achieved, as wellas your contact details. For example:Name, age and grade, school or place ofeducation’s name and contact telephonenumber or address.You can email your nomination to

[email protected] or send a fax to086-552-4922. For more information contactLynne or Juanré on 051-522-9574.

Nominations awaited

TOP IN THE GAME: Riebeeckstad Primary School’s trio on the podium are from theleft Ghetane Walker, Anja Engelbrecht and Megan Young. They performed well atthe Goldfields North Athletics Meeting held recently inWelkom. The girls participat-ed in the u.12 shot put and obtained the second, first and third position, respectively.

Photo: Supplied

} Teboho Setena

THE Harmony football outfit will begunning for the second of the Goldfieldsderbies against lacklustre Real Hearts inSunday’s Second Division fixture.The fixture will be played at the Griffons

Sports Ground in Welkom. The match willmark the end of the first round of theGoldfields derbies that feature five teams,Dinonyana, Sibanye Golden Stars, WelkomUnited, Harmony and Real Hearts.Stars have won three of the five derby

matches with just Real Hearts to beat toclaim the bragging rights of the Goldfieldsderbies.Harmony tasted the first win of the derby

when they narrowly beat Dinonyana 3-2 afortnight ago.Inspired by that win, they now look to

topple relegation-troubled Hearts to recordtheir second win in the Goldfields derbiesbattle.Harmony are oozing confidence after a

good result away against Bloemfontein-based Hunters FC, to whom they drew 1-allin a fixture played at the Clive SolomonStadium. This was Harmony’s second drawafter they drew 1-all with Swagger a weekago in Welkom.Hearts’ bad run continued as they were

hammered 5-2 by fellow newcomers CentralUniversity of Technology (CUT), Free State,on Saturday.Sunday’s fixture is set to intensify the

rivalry between Hearts and Harmony.Struggling Hearts are rooted at the bottomof the log and are desperate to get maxi-mum points to avoid relegation at the endof the current season. Hearts, who haveonly two points in the bag from twomatches drawn, are yet to register a win.Also facing the danger of the big chop at

the end of the season is Welkom United,who on Saturday lost 1-0 to Vaal Legendsin a fixture played in Welkom.Dinonyana lost 2-1 to the Bloemfontein

outfit Bubchu United. The loss compelledDiononyana to pull out all the stops inSaturday’s game away to Vaal Legends,who narrowly beat Welkom United 1-0 tomove out of the relegation zone.

TOUGH PLAY: Vaal Legends player Mogale Motau (in the white) battles for the ball against Welkom United pair Thupudi Mokgoje(left) and Tsietsi Tsoeu during a league fixture played at the Unitas Sports Ground on Saturday. Vaal won 1-0.


Harmony are oozing confidence after a good result away to Bloemfon-tein-based Hunters FC, to whom they drew 1-all in a fixture played atClive Solomon Stadium.

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