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} Sidwell Guduka

TATE MAKGOE, MEC for Educa-tion in the Free State, says it is veryimportant for students to write theAnnual National Assessment (ANA).

He addressed the media yesterdayat the Legae Intermediate School inMangaung, Bloemfontein, aftergiving his message of support to thelearners who sat for their ANA thisyear.

All learners from gr. 1 to gr. 9 areassessed annually to determine theirlevels of competency in literacy andnumeracy.

“In South Africa we have a seriousbacklog in terms of education. Weare in a country where black peoplewere denied education. But we cancelebrate the fact that we have been

able to improve access to educationin the past 20 years. We have madesure that 99% of children who aresupposed to be in school are indeedin school,” Makgoe said.

“In 2009 we realised that puttingchildren in school was not enoughand that we needed to work on theissue of quality. Therefore, we aresaying you cannot achieve quality ifyou don’t assess. Our strategy thenbecomes a teach and assess strategy.

“So, these examinations, or ANAtests, are internationally bench-marked. What this means is that thechildren who write these tests are atthe same level with any otherchildren in the world, because thetests are sent to Cambridge, Scotlandand Australia where they arebenchmarked for the age appropriate

learners,” said the number-one MECfor Education in the country, interms of the previous matric results.

Makgoe added that by allowinglearners to write ANA tests, hisdepartment was giving learners afoundation that would carry them atboth high school and university.

“These tests are very important inimproving the quality of educationin our own system.

“They also give us a chance as thedepartment and schools to realisewhich area of the curriculum is notemphasised adequately so that wecan tackle it.”

Makgoe concluded that the FreeState was the most improvedprovince when it came to the ANAresults.) Read more about the ANA on p. 5.

Tate lauds ANASHARP, SHARP!MECTateMakgoe greets the learners at the Legae Intermediate School in Bloemfontein yesterday.

Photo: Sidwell Guduka

REMEMBER to secure your ticket forthe Dinner with Terry Pheto event onFriday and the One with Style high teafashion event with Thula Sindi andTerry Pheto on Saturday.

Both events will be held at theElrido Lodge on the corner of LucasSteyn and Ray Champion Street inHeuwelsig.

Tickets for the events, which arefast selling out, are available fromR450 and R600 for the two eventsrespectively.

For tickets, contact Elisa and Pre-cious on 072-530-9489 and 082-971-9391respectively.

For Saturday’s fashion show event,VIP front-seat tickets are also availableat R750 while a VVIP package costsR1 500.) Express is a print media sponsorfor the events.

Tickets flyingfor chic events

INTERNATIONALstar Terry Phetowill be the master of ceremoniesat the exclusivefashion show.Thula Sindi, 2012designer of theyear, will showcase his 2014spring/summercollection.

THEmagnificent Elrido Lodgewill host both events on Fridayand Saturday. Photos: Supplied

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} Glen Netshivhodza

SINCE its inception in 2005, the Free StateTourism Authority (FSTA) has languished atthe bottom of the provincial tourism stand-ing. The province was ranked number eightout of the nine provinces since 2005 until2013 when new stats were released.

The ranking called for concern and drasticmeasures were required to improve thesituation since the tourism industry wasgiven the mandate to grow the economy ofthe country.

In 2012 the FSTA introduced a newbusiness preposition to market and promotethe province – the concept was named theBig 5 Routes. The core objective with thisstrategy was to begin to package the prov-ince as a destination and profile all attrac-tions along these routes.

These packages unearthed the diverseattractions that provided tourists with a lotof offerings.

The five routes are the Lion, Cheetah,Springbok, Flamingo and Eagle. The Lionroute runs along the Fezile Dabi DistrictMunicipality and the main attractions alongthe route are the Vredefort Dome NatureReserve and water sport.

The Cheetah route runs along the Man-gaung Metropolitan Municipality and thehighlights of the route are heritage andhistory tourism, educational tourism andmedical tourism.

The Springbok route runs along theXhariep District Municipality and thehighlights of the route are the heritage andhistory of the Anglo Boer War, adventuretourism and leisure tourism.

The Flamingo route runs along theLejweleputswa District Municipality and thehighlights of the route are mining tourism,agricultural tourism and the Phakisa racetrack that has hosted world-class events inthe past.

The Eagle route runs along the Thabo

Mofutsanyana District Municipality and thehighlights of the route are leisure tourismand adventure tourism.

Since the inception of the Big 5 Routeconcept the FSTA has seen a change in theprovincial distribution shares of arrivals in2013.

The South African Tourism statistics placethe Free State in position five out of the nineprovinces jumping three positions, indicatingthat the route concept was yielding positiveresults. The province’s share of arrivalsincreased and this was as a result of arrivalsfrom the African, American and Europeancountries. These achievements could beattributed to the manner in which theprovince markets itself as a destination aswell as the platform that the FSTA utilisesto market the province.

Going forward the entity intends tointensify its Public Private Partnership (PPP)to ensure that more products are incorporat-ed and new products are established to caterfor our diverse markets.

To existing products, the idea is to ensurethat the entity works with product owners tocomply with world-accredited standards andprovide excellent services because the FreeState is known for its hospitality.

The entity would also like to encourage theproduct owners to register with governmentinstitutions that are created to maintainservices excellence.

In line with the 2014 Tourism Monththeme, Tourism Transforming Lives, theFSTA would like to develop new productsthat will be owned and managed by thepreviously disadvantage communities in linewith government strategies of empoweringthe PDIs.

The new entrants need to compliment and

diversify provincial product offerings toensure that the FSTA tap into those marketsthat are not traditionally its source markets.

During September the FSTA will be on aroad show across the five routes to raiseawareness amongst communities about theimportance of the tourism industry and toeducate communities to travel their provinceand lastly to profile the Big 5 Routes.

The view during this month is to strength-en domestic tourism growth since the entityhas realised that over 12% of its arrivalscomes from the African continent.

The FSTA thus encourages every FreeStater to play their part and assist the entityto grow the tourism industry to a highertrajectory.

Taking Free State tourism forward

GLEN NETSHIVHODZA, chairperson: FreeState Tourism Authority. Photo: Supplied

THE Free State Tourism Authority has a strong presence at events such as the Free StateGrand Prix which was held at the Abramsrust Resort in Sasolburg in December last year.

THE Communica-tions minister, FaithMuthambi, says gov-ernment will contin-ue to put the needs ofthe people first asthe country marksThusong ServiceCentre Week.

The week official-ly got underwayon Sunday andwas launched byMuthambi in Preto-ria.

She used the plat-form to call on publicservants to improve

services given to thepublic.

“It is our beliefthat given all theservice delivery pro-tests that we haveseen in recenttimes, there is agreat need for allof us to do some in-trospection abouthow we are at theservice of our peo-ple as a civil serv-ice,” said the minis-ter.

The campaign willrun until Friday andit seeks to highlight

the communicationof services offered atThusong ServiceCentres across thecountry and howpeople can benefitfrom them.

The ThusongWeek’s activitieswill deepen this fo-cus as they willmainly concentrateon encouragingservice providerswithin the centresto promote theBatho Pele princi-ples in the waythey render services

and conduct them-selves.

Currently, thereare 183 ThusongService Centres es-tablished in 107 localmunicipalities coun-trywide.

These are comple-mented by 114 inte-grated mobile routestaking governmentservices to the far-flung areas.

For more informa-tion on the Thusongprogramme visitwww.thu-song.gov.za.

Week focuses on services

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} Tshenolo Meruti

THE ANC Youth League (ANCYL) celebrat-ed its 70th anniversary last week and asmall ceremony was held to mark theoccasion in the Free State.

Top officials of the provincial chapter ofthe league, including the chairperson,Makalo Mohale, and the secretary, DikelediDireko, attended the modest cake cuttingevent held at the party’s headquarters, theKaizer Sebothelo Building in Bloemfontein.

In doing the toast, Direko paid tribute tothe youth of 1944 and 1976, and present dayyoung people.

“Education is a huge priority to theYouth League in the province,” she said.

The 1944 Youth League generationincluded the likes of Nelson Mandela,Anton Lembede, Walter Sisulu and OliverTambo, a group that was to produce twofuture presidents of the ANC.

After cutting the cake, Mohale promisedthat the Youth League in the province willfulfil all its responsibilities.

“We will propel the ANC to meet thedemands of young people.

“The ANC has promised to deliver 60%and the Youth League says they mustdeliver,” he said.

ANCYL’s 70 yearscelebrated

JOINING HANDS to cut the cake at the Kaizer Sebothelo Building in Bloemfontein, theANC's Free State headquarters, were from the left Puseletso Seleke, ANCYL secretary:Xhariep region, Dikeledi Direko, provincial secretary, Makalo Mohale, Free State ANCYLchairperson, NtaolengMofokeng, provincial treasurer and TswelopeleManabile ProvincialExecutive Committee member. Photo: Tshenolo Meruti

SAM MASHININI, Public Works andInfrastructure MEC, handed out certificatesto Expanded Public Works Project (EPWP)participants in Leratswana, Arlington,recently. They had successfully completedtheir training in different unit standards aspart of the Road Works qualification.

This training opportunity is a structuredskills development intervention which isintended to enhance productivity duringproject implementation and facilitates work

placement beyond the EPWP.Training components include theory,

practical learning and workplace learning.The training took place within the Depart-

ment’s Township Revitalisation Programme(TRP) with the purpose of equipping partici-pants to exit from the programme’s tempo-rary work opportunities with skill sets thatwould improve their marketability andenable them to compete fairly in the labourmarket.

EPWP participants receive certificates

PETRA DIAMONDS said it had recoveredan “exceptional” blue diamond of122,52 carat at its Cullinan Mine justmonths after it had sold a 29,6 carat bluediamond from the same mine for morethan $25 million.

“The rarity of a blue diamond of thissize sets it apart as a truly significant

find,” the company said in a statement.“So far, the highest price on record paid

for a rough diamond was $35,3 million paidin February 2010 for a 507 carat whitestone, also recovered from Cullinan.

“We think that this stone may breakthat record,” said analyst Martin Potts.– Fin24

Humungous diamond an exceptional find


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GO na le batho ba bangwe ba osa kgoneng go ba leboga golekana. O ikutlwa e kare “ke aleboga” e a tlhaela. Bangwe regopola go ba bolelela gore babotlhokwa mo matshelong a ronamme re a leboga nako e basiileng lefatshe le le ka kwano.Nako eo go bo go le thari.E ka re re ka ithuta gore ke a

leboga – ke a go rata, motho asantse a le mo botshelong. Go babantsi ba ba nthusitseng, ditsalale ba losika mme ke rata fela gorebotshelo bo botoka ka tshegetsoya lona. O ka se bone boleng jwamotho kgotsa jwa sengwe gofitlhela se go latlhegetse kgotsa seba tlile se latlhega.Ke ne ke raya bangwe maloba

ke re o ka nna mo tlase gaseritibatsi “ke a leboga”. O ratago thusa batho fela gore bare “kea leboga”. Mo gongwe o diraphetelela gore batho ba re ke aleboga. Mokwadi mongwe a re oikaegile mo go ba bangwe gore batlhoke gore botshelo jwa gago bonne le bokao.Fa re ne re kgona rotlhe go se

na ba ba tlhokang thuso, bangweba ne ba tla ikutlwa ba senamolemo. O utlwe motho a re ga

ba na tebogo. Go gontle go thusale go ratiwa fela bona e se ke yanna seritibatsi o feletse o gopotsabatho gore ga ba a leboga. Tebogoga e ya tshwanela go nna patelet-so.Motho o na le tshwanelo ya go

se amogele mpho ya gago. Goamogela mpho go tsamaisana lego nyenyefala – “to be humbled”.Fa o tlwaetse go direla batho gonna thata go amogela thuso. Orata e le wena fela o fanang. Otlhoka ba bangwe gore ba go femaikutlo a boleng. Go tshaba gose nne motho wa maemo go diragore o direle botlhe gore ba gotseye tsiya.Re galela go tlotlomadiwa, go

bonwa le go amogelwa. Fa tse diseo botshelo jwa gago ga bonaboleng. Go thusa batho ke selo sesentle fela lemoga mabaka a gagoke a feng. O se ke wa nna lekgoba

la gore batho ba go rate, batho badule ba re, re a leboga.Montsamaisa bosigo ke mo

leboga bo sele. Fa motho a godiretse molemo ga go se segaisang “ke a leboga”. Se fetamafoko o tlhe. Fa o fetsa o re kea go rata. Se emele kamosho.Mosho ga re a o tshepisiwa. Ke aleboga.)Mang kapa mang ya abatlang ho ngola kholomongena, a ka ikopanya le JabulaniDlamini ho 051-404-7910 kapaemail: [email protected])Mongodi ha ana ho lefiwa.SWhere necessary Expressedits some columns. – Ed.

‘Ke a leboga’ e kanna seritibatsi

A re buengAdv Kuni DitiraAuthor

Go gontle go thusa le goratiwa fela bona e se ke

ya nna seritibatsi o feletse o gopotsa batho gorega ba a leboga. Tebogo

ga e ya tshwanela go nnapateletso.

THE SAMTC, previouslyknown as the InterprovincialMathematics Olympiad, hasbeen a regular event since1990.Each region could enter two

main teams of ten learnerseach: team A junior (gr. 8 andgr. 9) and team A senior (gr. 10,gr. 11 and gr. 12).Apart from the main teams,

regions could also enter furtherteams; teams B (junior andsenior) and more.Organised by the South

African Mathematics Founda-tion (SAMF) in associationwith the Actuarial Society ofSouth Africa and Casio, thefirst part of the competitiontook the form of a one-hourindividual problem paper thatconsisted of 15 problems inmultiple-choice format.The second paper consisted

of ten quite difficult problems,which teams solved together.“Following the success of the

recent International Mathemati-cal Olympiad (IMO) a decisionwas taken to invite Africancountries to also take part inthis competition,” says Prof.Johann Engelbrecht, executivedirector of the SAMF.This resulted in the number

of teams that entered thecompetition to more thandouble from 66 teams last yearto 161 teams this year.Botswana, that attended the

IMO as observer with theintention to participate in theIMO 2015, entered 69 teamsfrom 10 regions.Dr Sudan Hansraj, academic

coordinator of the SAMTC andlecturer at the University ofKwaZulu-Natal (UKZN),convened the Problems Com-mittee consisting of Mathemati-cians from the UKZN.Each team wrote at its own

venue and local teachers scoredthe candidates against thesolutions provided.The team scores were

entered onto an electronic livescore card on the SAMFwebsite.The winning team this year

for the senior division is theWestern Province team A, ledby the team captain RobinVisser (gr. 12) of the StGeorge’s Grammar School.Western Province team A,

led by the team captainTimothy Schlesinger (gr. 8)of Rondebosch Boys’ High,took first place in the juniordivision.Both winning teams prepared

for the competition undersupervision of Phil La-buschagne, team organiser forthe Western Province.The two captains will be

receiving the teams’ prizes atthe annual gala award functionthat will be held on 11 Octoberin Cape Town.

Event growing


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WHEN the judge of a courtapplies the law, he/she aims tobe neutral and unbiased to allparties concerned, for his/herultimate objective is to maintainjustness and the rule of law.Over time we have had to

reference our being as a societyto what the scribers of lawbelieved was right for them. Ourlaw in South Africa is taken fromforeign laws informed by foreigncultures with the objective toaddress moral and ethical issuespertinent in those cultures thatoriginated the law.Ourselves as a South African

nation, which was brutallyoppressed over centuries, arepeculiar and unique to what anormal society should look likeand behave in its orientation.The Dutch and Romans who areseen as the custodians andcreators of the law are completelydifferent to us South Africans ingeneral with regard to ourorientation.Many amongst us will be angry

and to an extent be disappointedby the Oscar Pistorius case’soutcomes.If we can then remove our own

perceived judgement we believeshould be served on OscarPistorius, we are likely to finddiscomfort with the law that ispresiding and has a directbearing too over this case.We have heard terms such as

reasonable man, involuntarymurder, culpable homicide and tomany of us who are laymen,these terms are very foreign toour thinking.The honourable Judge Masipa

is finding herself between atombstone and a concrete wall inthat so many among us haveused our moral and ethicalbeliefs to look at this specific

case, thus rendering ourselvesthe proper judges of decentexpected behaviours and anuntoward behaviour.If many amongst us who have

been following this case can behonest, we can deduce that Oscarbelieved that he did not killReeva Steenkamp intentionally.This has only left us with disgustto believe that Oscar is cold-hearted.But the sad fact is that this

case is not about ReevaSteenkamp, but about the actionsthat led to her death. Those whostudied, will know and admit thatthe law removes any personwhether liked or not, from itsapplication and solely focuses onmaterial facts to ensure fairness,unbiasedness and representative-ness.For us as Africans to then

attempt to insult Judge Masipa asa person is extremely unfair andin fact we should curse at thelaws of foreign men whichcontinue to render our dignity asnothing.This case and other cases

which have rendered our humani-ty as worthless have only madeus to accept that the laws of ourcountry do not serve us citizens,but serve and should feed intothe perception and demands ofoutside observers to whom wemust appear as decent andorderly with no regard to ourmoral stance and ethical needs.

South Africa over centuries hasbeen oppressed and the samelaws we must observe todaycontinue to rule over us general-ly.Our South African law needs to

be reformed to be able to addressour unique and specific moraland ethical challenges to justlyrender our society as decent andnormal as per our circumstancesand environment.To continue to observe these

foreign laws we shall continue tofind our courts as being unfair tosome sections and fair to othersections of society, more especial-ly the rich and advantaged.To err is human and it is high

time we too say those who camebefore us erred and this must becorrected through the creation ofour own just and principled laws.) Express invites columncontributions from its readers,opinion pieces must be nomore than 500 words and mustinclude a clear head andshoulders shot of the writer.Columns can be sent to [email protected] orcall 051-404-7910.

Laws of men do notserve all men equally

My viewThembaVrymanSocial activist

‘This case and other caseswhich have

rendered our humanity asworthless have only made usto accept that the laws of ourcountry do not serve us the

citizens but serve and shouldfeed into the perception and

demands of outside observersto whom we must appear asdecent and orderly with no

regard to our moral stance andethical needs.’

FAITH MUTHAMBI, minister ofCommunications:

FROM yesterday until Fridaylearners across South Africa willbe sitting for the fourth AnnualNational Assessments (ANA).The purpose is to identify

education challenges. The assess-ments were introduced in 2011 bythe Department of Basic Educationto annually measure progress inlearner achievement towards itstarget of ensuring that at least60% of learners achieved accepta-ble levels in literacy and numera-cy by 2014.The tests are set nationally and

written by gr. 1 to gr. 6 and gr. 9learners.They are administered in all the

11 official languages in thefoundation phase and in the twolanguages of teaching and learningin the intermediate and seniorphase. Necessary adaptations areeffected for those who experiencelearning disabilities to ensure thatlearners have the opportunity todemonstrate their abilities in theassessment.Only literacy and numeracy are

tested as these have been found tobe the key foundational skills forsuccessful learning in school andbeyond.After the tests, schools are also

required to send reports to parentsand guardians so they canfamiliarise themselves with theirchild’s competency levels. Thisfeedback is critical and assiststhem to motivate, support andencourage learners to excel.In addition, the results provide

teachers with empirical evidenceon the capabilities of each learnerat a particular stage or grade, thusfacilitating the development ofspecific interventions.Moreover, assessments assist

schools in improving their

academic plans; identifyingchallenges in the curriculum;developing teachers and identify-ing additional learning materials.District offices can also determinewhich schools need additionalsupport.The Department of Basic

Education uses the results toassess the degree to whichnational learner workbooks, theCurriculum and Assessment PolicyStatement (CAPS) and initiativestargeting areas of weakness hadan impact on learning.The annual assessments are

used to identify problem areas sothat remedial measures can beimplemented. According to AngieMotshekga, the minister of BasicEducation, these assessments alsoserve as a true reflection of thestate of the South African school-ing system.“As an indicator of the health of

the education system, ANA hasyielded not only valuable informa-tion on the status quo. It has alsopointed to those areas calling forurgent attention to improveperformance,” she said.Due to invaluable information

that the assessments provide, theDepartment of Basic Education isconsidering to increase its scope.It was decided that this year thedepartment would pilot theassessment to a sample of learnersin gr. 7 and gr. 8.Based on the findings, a decision

will be taken next year whetherthe assessments will be extendedto all.

Learner assessmentsan invaluable tool


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IT is estimated that only 5% of SouthAfrican households recycle their paper andcardboard – so what is the other 95% doingwith it?

Chances are that millions of tonnes ofrecyclable paper are going to landfill everyyear. This paper degrades along with otherfood waste, adding to the levels of green-house gases in the air we breathe.

Methane is 20 times more potent thancarbon dioxide. In some cases, paper isincinerated, also causing air pollution.

By recycling paper, the carbon (originallystored by trees in the wood fibre) remainslocked up – and out of the atmosphere – for

longer. It also saves landfill space.In 2013, some 1,2 million tonnes of paper

was recycled, saving 3,5 million cubicmetres of landfill space – the equivalent of1 403 Olympic-sized swimming pools.

Make a commitment to recycle paper thisNational Recycling Day (Friday).

Here are a few tips of the Paper Recy-cling Association of South Africa to get youstarted.

Firstly, you need to get a paper-only binor box in your home or office for easyrecycling. Keep your paper clean and dryand remember that not all paper can berecycled, so get to know your recyclables.

Magazines (including the glossy variety),newspapers, brochures, office paper,shredded paper, cardboard (cereal boxes,toothpaste boxes, medicine boxes, pizzaboxes, etc.) and carton board, liquid boardpackaging, including beverage and foodcartons, are recyclable. Wet, soiled papersuch as used paper plates, tissues and toiletpaper; gift wrapping and carbon paper;wax-coated, foil-lined or laminated boxesand dog food bags are not recyclable.

Find a collection programme or drop-offpoint near you on www.mywaste.co.za.

Many schools and community organisa-tions earn money from recyclable paper

collection. Support these initiatives.Support job creation by keeping your

recyclables aside for an informal collectorwho walks your neighbourhood. Thisincreases the quality of recyclables andthe collector could earn more for betterquality.

Do not let the recycling pile get too bigbefore you drop it off – keep a container inyour boot so you can do a weekly drop-offwhen you run errands.

Always keep in mind that you arerecycling for a good reason, the future ofour planet. This should be motivationenough to keep you going.

Break vicious cycle by recycling

OSCAR PISTORIUSwas found guilty inthe North GautengHigh Court on Fridayof culpable homicide.Judge ThokozileMasipa acquitted himof murdering his girl-friend ReevaSteenkamp. However,she said Pistorius wasnegligent when hefired four shots into atoilet cubicle, killingSteenkamp. Below is acompilationof someofthe quotes of the day.) “Before today theaccused thought hecould be acquitted.” –prosecutor Gerrie Nel) “At this point thematter is not conclud-ed. We are still wait-ing for the sentence.It’s only after the sen-tence that the NPAcan weigh its optionsand see whether theycan take the matterforward.” – NationalProsecuting Authori-ty (NPA) spokesper-son Nathi Mncube.) “This was a longtrial; it was an expen-sive trial.” – Pisto-rius’s lawyer, BarryRoux (explaining thatthe athlete had soldhis properties to payhis legal fees)) “The unanimousdecision of this courtis: on count one,murder . . . the ac-cused is found notguilty . . . Instead, heis found guilty of cul-pable homicide.”– Judge ThokozileMasipa

QuotesfromOscarverdict


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“THE world we live in is changing at afaster pace and the changes about today andtomorrow depend on the criterion applicationand distribution of knowledge.”These words were spoken by Nathi

Kunene, acting head for the Telkom Founda-tion, during the hand-over ceremony oflearning equipment, including laptops,mobile libraries and mobile Science libraries,to four Mangaung schools at Tierpoortrecently.“Information and Communication Technol-

ogy (ICT) in teaching and learning areparamount in taking the society to a techno-logical world. We at Telkom are committedto sustainable education,” said Kunene. Thebeneficiaries were the Kamohelo PrimarySchool, Bainsvlei Combined School, HeidePrimary School and Kgotsofalo IntermediateSchool.The hand-over function was part of the

Educator Mentorship and DevelopmentProgramme (EMDP), an initiative that aimsto support government in delivering qualityeducation in Maths and Science at founda-tion and intermediate levels.Speaking at the event, Tate Makgoe, MEC

for Education in the Free State, said the fourschools had to ensure learners masterMathematics and English.“Our current education system requires

pathfinders and brave initiators to driveeducation to sky-high levels,” he said.Since 2011, the Telkom Foundation had

collaborated with the CUT in the Free State

to develop and implement the EMDPprogramme. Seven schools are currentlyinvolved, with retired teachers offeringmentoring to teachers. The Telkom Founda-tion had invested approximately R5 millionin the EMDP to support this programme for2014 and 2015. While the project is targeted atprimary schools with the aim of developing,empowering and mentoring teachers inScience, Technology, English and Maths(STEM) in the region, it is also intended tostimulate the interest of learners in subjectsand careers within the fields of Information,Communication and Technology (ICT).“We are thankful to the Telkom Founda-

tion for allowing schools to take a stepfurther into the world of technology as partof teaching and learning in schools. Becauseof this initiative, these schools were intro-duced to the world of information technologyas part of their curriculum never seen in thehistory of education in our province,” saidProf. Henk de Jager, deputy vice-chancellor:Academics and Research of the CentralUniversity of Technology (CUT), Free State.“I wish to encourage principals to ensure

that their teachers and learners reach out toneighbouring schools and share with themthe skills, knowledge, expertise and successesattained through this intervention,” addedDe Jager.The CUT is responsible for providing the

in-house facilities for the teacher workshopsand training, information technologytraining and administrative support.

Schools get a boost

FROM the left are Nathi Kunene, acting head: Telkom Foundation, Sylvia Mosola, actingprincipal at the Kgotsofalo Intermediate Farm School, Tate Makgoe, MEC for Educationin the Free State, Buti Khelemthini, member of the Kgotsofalang’s governing body, andProf. Henk de Jager, deputy vicechancellor: Academic and Research.

JANCO SMIT (8) has beenchosen as August’s Super-Sport Let’s Play Sports Starof the Month for ExpressMangaung. This learner ofthe Universitas PrimarySchool is a talented hockey,tennis and chess player andalso enjoys wrestling.Janco started playing

hockey and tennis in 2014.He plays for the D team athis school, but was recentlychosen to play for the Bteam at the Jim FouchéPrimary School’s hockey

festival.He also competed in

wrestling and obtained asilver and bronze medal atthe Cheetah Open inBloemfontein in 2012.Send your SuperSport

Let’s Play Sports Star of theMonth nomination forlearners between the ages of6 and 18 today. You canemail your nomination [email protected] or faxit to 086-552-4922.Call Lynne or Juanré on

051-522-9574.

Janco (8) hasmany talents

JANCO SMIT

THE National Treas-ury has announcedthe approval of a pack-age to support Eskom,ensuring the energysecurity of the coun-try is maintained, aswell as supportingGross Domestic Pro-duct (GDP) growth.The package is

based on recommen-dations from an inter-ministerial commit-tee which reviewedoptions to ensure en-ergy security. Eskomwill not be generatingenough revenue tocover the costs of elec-tricity supply.TheNa-tional Treasury said apackage of solutionswas required to en-sure a sustainableelectricity supply in-dustry focusing on im-proving efficiency ofoperations and fund-ing. The allocation offunding will be givento Eskom to help re-lieve impact on elec-tricity consumers, aswell as add support toEskom’s balancesheet, which needs tobe strengthened.

Treasuryapprovespackage


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RESIDENTS of ward 18 cameto witness the launch of theSouth African National CivicsOrganisation’s branch on Sunday. The launch, in the ThomasMapikela Ward, was held atthe Maria Daycare Centre. According to the branch treasurer, Sanna Makoloane, Sancoaims to ensure that the community is heard in terms ofservice delivery. The rest of thebranch executivemembers areThamsanqa Mbelekane, chairperson, Teboho Setlai, deputychairperson, Maema Makhetha, secretary, KeneiloeMalefane, deputy secretary,Sanna Makoloane, treasurer,andJosephSeekoei, organiser.

Photo: Supplied

Attendlaunch

CUTE: Eightyearold Onkgopotse Kgoare ofthe KingdomAcademy Schoolin Welkom lookssimply stunningin her Basothoattire. Theschool recentlyhad the learnersdress in their different culturaloutfits as part ofeducating themabout the various cultures inSouth Africa.Onkgopotse is agr. R learner atthe school.

Photo: Supplied

Proudly Basotho


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NOTICE OF SCOPING AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTASSESSMENT PROCESSES FOR

SOLAR PV PROJECT DEA REFERENCE NUMBER

Kentani Solar PV 14/12/16/3/3/2/724

Sonoblomo Solar PV 14/12/16/3/3/2/723

Klipfontein Solar PV 14/12/16/3/3/2/722

Klipfontein 1 Solar PV 14/12/16/3/3/2/721

Klipfontein 2 Solar PV 14/12/16/3/3/2/726

Braklaagte-Braambosch Solar PV 14/12/16/3/3/2/725

Boschrand 1 Solar PV 14/12/16/3/3/2/727

Boschrand 2 Solar PV 14/12/16/3/3/2/720

Meeding Solar PV 14/12/16/3/3/2/719

Irene Solar PV 14/12/16/3/3/2/718

Eksteen Solar PV 14/12/16/3/3/2/717

Leliehoek Solar PV 14/12/16/3/3/2/728

Mainstream Renewable Energy (Pty) Ltd (the Applicant) is proposing to develop twelve (12) Photovoltaic (PV) orConcentrated Photovoltaic (CPV) Solar Facilities each with a generating capacity of 75 MW or 100 MW, nearDealesville, Free State, on the farms:

• Boschrand 148• Kentani 953• Rosseau 1154• Remainder of Doornrandjes

546• Remainder of Oxford 1030

• Braklaagte 149• Klein Begin 1463• Remainder of Braambosch 198• Remainder of Klipfontein 305• Remainder of Walkerville 1031

• Irene 1183• Overschot 31• Remainder of Constantia 751• Remainder of Leliehoek 748• Portion 1 of Walkerville 1031

Applications for environmental authorisation have been submitted to the National Department of EnvironmentalAffairs (DEA) to undertake the following activities: GN R.544 Listing Notice 1:9, 10, 11, 13, 18, 22, 24, 29,38 & 40; GN R.545 Listing Notice 2: 1, 3, 8 & 15 and GN R.546 Listing Notice 3: 4, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 19& 24. The process is also designed to meet the requirements of the National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act25 of 1999). The CSIR has been appointed by Mainstream to undertake the Scoping and Environmental ImpactAssessment (EIA) process that is required.

You are invited to register as an Interested and/or Affected Party (I&AP) and to provide any written comments onthe EIA process. The Draft Scoping Reports for the abovementioned projects are also available at the Dealesvilleand Boshof public libraries and on the project website: www.csir.co.za/eia/kentanisolar. The Draft ScopingReports are available for a 40-day commenting period (19 September 2014 – 31 October 2014). All commentswill be considered during the Scoping and EIA phases.

A public meeting will be held at the Kardoesie Padstal in Dealesville on 21 October 2014 at 17h30.

For more information and/or to register as an I&AP, please contact:

Surina Brink (Environmental Assessment Practitioner, CSIR Environmental Management Services)Postal address: PO Box 320, Stellenbosch, 7599Tel: (021) 888 2490Fax: (021) 888 2693Email: [email protected]

Jonti Tenders - 8995

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GENERALNOTICES

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121 APPLICATION TO THECOMMISSIONER OF CIPCPlease take notice that Gre-gory Anagnostou intends tomake an application to theCommissioner of CIPC for therestoration of Greco Estates,1993/031004/23.Take further notice that anyobjection to the applicationmust be lodged with the Com-missioner of CIPC withintwenty one (21) days of thedate of publication hereof.CIPC, PO Box 429, Pretoria0001.

121 APPLICATION TO THECOMMISSIONER OF CIPCPlease take notice that Gre-gory Anagnostou intends tomake application to the Com-missioner of CIPC for therestoration of Gibela Trade andInvest 1290 2008/100175/23.Take further notice that anyobjection to the applicationmust be lodged with the Com-missioner of CIPC withintwenty one (21) days from thedate of publication hereof.CIPC, PO Box 429, Pretoria0001.

121 APPLICATION TO THECOMMISSIONER OF CIPCPlease take notice that HenryJohn Hendricks intends tomake application to the Com-missioner of CIPC for therestoration of Mandarina Tra-ding 92 2001/07339323.Please take further notice thatany objection to the applica-tion must be lodged with theCommissioner of CIPC within21 days from the date of pub-lication hereof. CIPC, PO Box429, Pretoria 0001.


NEWS

Jean laudedafter 100th test

CENTURION: Jean de Villiers. Photo: Hagen Hopkins

Springbok legacy and set agold standard when itcomes to how a Springbokshould conduct himself onand off the field.“He is quick-witted with

a sharp sense of humour,but he has never used thatto belittle others and hasalways respected thecamaraderie and traditionsof the game.“He has carried that

presence of mind onto thefield and has alwaysplayed the game in theway that the laws in-tended, which has madehim such an effectiveleader.“His style of play and

the manner in which hehas conducted himselfover the years will makeJean one of the Spring-boks’ most revered playersfor as long they talkabout rugby in SouthAfrica.“I am sure that the

question of what hislegacy will be, is farfrom his thoughts rightnow.“I am sure that the only

thing on his mind rightnow will be the team andon recording a victory inour next test,” Hoskinsconcluded.The Springboks are set

to face Australia atNewlands in Cape Townon 27 September.

} Sidwell Guduka

JEAN DE VILLIERS, theSpringbok captain,celebrated his 100th testappearance this pastweekend.The 33-year-old centre

achieved the milestonewith a 14-10 defeat to NewZealand in Wellington onSaturday.“Jean’s contribution to

South African rugby andthe Springboks over suchan extended period hasbeen immense,” OreganHoskins, president of theSouth African RugbyUnion (Saru), said onMonday.“The respect in which

he is held as a player, acaptain and as a person,was evident from themedia coverage in thebuild-up to Saturday’stest. He is a not only agreat player, but also agreat ambassador forSpringbok rugby and ourcountry.“It is a shame that he

and Bryan (Habana) couldnot mark their incredibleachievements with victo-ries, but the measure ofthem both is that they willhave been more disap-pointed for the team thanfor themselves,” Hoskinsadded.Habana reached the

landmark of a century oftest appearances in theSpringbok colours againstAustralia in Perth on 6September.De Villiers, meanwhile,

followed fellow centurionsPercy Montgomery in 2008(102 tests), John Smit, 2010(111), Victor Matfield, 2010,(115) and Bryan Habana,2014 (101) into the recordbooks.In his century of tests he

has become the mostcapped Springbok centre(85) and is joint fifth onthe all-time try scorers listwith 25.Hoskins said Saturday’s

result should not detractfrom Jean’s achievements.“He has contributed

significantly to the

‘He has contributed significantly tothe Springbok legacy and set a goldstandard when itcomes to how aSpringbok shouldconduct himselfo n a n d o f f t h efield.’ – OreganHoskins, president of Saru


} Sidwell Guduka

THE Bloemfontein Celtic coach, ErnstMiddendorp, might not be facing the wrathof angry fans baying for his blood, but he isunder pressure to overturn his team’s poorstart to the season.After an encouraging opening day 1-1 draw

against Mpumalanga Black Aces, followed byanother 2-all draw against Orlando Pirates,Celtic lost 1-0 to high-riding Kaizer Chiefs –before registering a 2-0 victory over Amazu-lu, which was followed by a scoreless drawagainst Platinum Stars.Middendorp, who is skating on thin ice,

watched the game from the stands as his sidewere taught free football lessons by Mamelo-di Sundowns at the Free State Stadium onSunday. The Brazilians deservedly won thematch 1-0 courtesy of an Elias Pelembetap-in.MiddenDraw, as the German mentor is

nicknamed for specialising in draws, is indire straits and needs a convincing win overSupersport United in Pretoria next Saturdayto buy himself more time in charge.Celtic lie sixth from the bottom of the log

and they might drop to the basement of thetable if they fail to notch up a win againstUnited, and all the teams behind themregister victories in their next leagueencounters.The arrogant Middendorp must be wary of

any pink flyers in his post of late, havingpicked up a meagre six points – with a singlewin – in six matches since the beginning ofthe current season. His days are said to benumbered at the Bloemfontein outfit.The highly-rated but under-performing

mentor joined Phunya Sele Sele to replaceClinton Larsen in October last year after thelatter had resigned following a string of poorresults.The beleaguered coach has not delivered

yet for his new employers since taking overalmost one year ago and will be cognisant ofthe fact that Celtic have fired Mich D’Avray,who has since joined Chippa United as thetechnical advisor. He held the same positionat Celtic for as many years.The sooner Middendraw realises that his

defensive approach doesn’t win games, thebetter. According to our reliable source,Middendorp met with the team managementon Monday to “map a way forward”.“He is close to the exit door,” the source

says.Efforts to talk to Max Tshabalala, Celtic

chairman, about Middendorp’s future atSiwelele Park proved futile.) We want to hear from you: Should Celtickeep Middendorp or hire a new coach? Sendyour view to [email protected].

Middendorp under fire

GIMME GIMME SOME WINS: Ernst Middendorp is under pressureto get positive results. Photo: Sidwell Guduka

The underfire coach has not delivered yetfor his new employers since taking over

almost one year ago and will be cognisantof the fact that Celtic have fired Mich

D’Avray, who has since joined Chippa United as the technical advisor. He held the

same position at Celtic for as many years.

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