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TEL: 053 - 831-2331 WEDNESDAY 29 JANUARY 2014 WWW.EXPRESS-NEWS.CO.ZA FREE Northern Cape Cuba awaits students } Boipelo Mere IT was a dream come true for Tshepang Maribe (20) when she received the news from the Northern Cape Department of Health that she will be studying medicine in Cuba this year. She and 35 other students will be jetting off to Cuba in a few weeks’ time as part of the Mande- la–Castro Medical Collaboration Programme which is aimed at increasing the number of doctors in the country. After completion of their studies, these students will work in their respective areas in an effort to increasing the number of doctors in the country. Maribe’s mother, Pinky, who was over the moon, told Express Northern Cape how proud she was when she coincidentally came upon her daughter’s letter that she had written when she was 12 years old. “In the letter she clearly states that she wants to become a doctor when she grows up. It just happened that I found my daugh- ter’s letter when I was going through my filing system at home. It was very funny when I showed the letter to the rest of the family,” revealed the mother. She said Tshepang had stuck to her dreams and had kept focused throughout her school career. Tshepang’s father expressed his gratitude to the Northern Cape Department of Health for making efforts in bettering the health system. “She was so determined to be a doctor that she did not hesitate to re-apply in 2012 after she had been unsuccessful in 2011. We are so proud of our daughter because her efforts have really paid off,” he said. According to the Northern Cape MEC for Health, Mxolisi Sokatsha, the province has already produced 18 doctors from the programme since its inception in 2002. “I am very excited about this programme because it has already produced 18 qualified doctors who are already placed in different departments and we have 13 more who are in the process of qualify- ing,” he said. Sokatsha revealed that this was the second batch of students going on the extended programme because the department used to send only ten students per year. “In 2013 we managed to send off a total of 45 students, first 10 and then later 35. Now this year we are sending another 46 students. All districts are represented, but the Frances Baard district has the highest number of students.” ) Visit our website at www.express-news.co.za to listen to Tshepang Maribe talking about her aspirations. THE group of students who will soon be jetting off to Cuba. Sitting in front are the MEC for Health, Mxolisi Sokatsha, and the MEC for Agriculture and Land Reform, Norman Shushu, and officials of the Northern Cape Department of Health. Photo: Boipelo Mere

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TEL: 053 ­ 831­2331 WEDNESDAY 29 JANUARY 2014 WWW.EXPRESS­NEWS.CO.ZA FREE

Northern Cape

Cuba awaits students} Boipelo Mere

IT was a dream come true forTshepang Maribe (20) when shereceived the news from theNorthern Cape Department ofHealth that she will be studyingmedicine in Cuba this year.She and 35 other students will

be jetting off to Cuba in a fewweeks’ time as part of the Mande-la–Castro Medical CollaborationProgramme which is aimed atincreasing the number of doctorsin the country.After completion of their

studies, these students will workin their respective areas in aneffort to increasing the number ofdoctors in the country.Maribe’s mother, Pinky, who

was over the moon, told ExpressNorthern Cape how proud she waswhen she coincidentally cameupon her daughter’s letter thatshe had written when she was 12years old.“In the letter she clearly states

that she wants to become a doctorwhen she grows up. It justhappened that I found my daugh-ter’s letter when I was goingthrough my filing system at home.It was very funny when I showedthe letter to the rest of thefamily,” revealed the mother.She said Tshepang had stuck to

her dreams and had kept focusedthroughout her school career.Tshepang’s father expressed his

gratitude to the Northern CapeDepartment of Health for makingefforts in bettering the healthsystem.“She was so determined to be a

doctor that she did not hesitate tore-apply in 2012 after she had been

unsuccessful in 2011. We are soproud of our daughter because herefforts have really paid off,” hesaid.According to the Northern Cape

MEC for Health, Mxolisi Sokatsha,the province has already produced18 doctors from the programme

since its inception in 2002.“I am very excited about this

programme because it has alreadyproduced 18 qualified doctors whoare already placed in differentdepartments and we have 13 morewho are in the process of qualify-ing,” he said.

Sokatsha revealed that this wasthe second batch of students goingon the extended programmebecause the department used tosend only ten students per year.“In 2013 we managed to send off

a total of 45 students, first 10 andthen later 35. Now this year we

are sending another 46 students.All districts are represented, butthe Frances Baard district has thehighest number of students.”) Visit our website atwww.express-news.co.za tolisten to Tshepang Maribetalking about her aspirations.

THE group of students who will soon be jetting off to Cuba. Sitting in front are the MEC for Health, Mxolisi Sokatsha, and the MEC for Agricultureand Land Reform, Norman Shushu, and officials of the Northern Cape Department of Health. Photo: Boipelo Mere

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Flying saves time} Boipelo Mere

THE Northern CapePremier, Sylvia Lucas, isconfident that the launch ofthe Phakalane Air Trans-port Service route is asolution to the demand forfast, efficient accessbetween the different townsin the province.The initiative is a

partnership betweenPhakalane Aviation Compa-ny and the provincialDepartment of Transport,Safety and Liaison.The premier, however,

hopes that the initiativewill soon be a permanentfeature in the NorthernCape’s transport landscapeas the new flights willprovide the people in theNorthern Cape with a fast,reliable and safe air serviceand give travellers moreoptions for travellingbetween towns.She stated that current

developments such as roadtraffic congestion challen-ges, the condition of roadswithin the Northern Cape,especially in rural areas,economic growth and theimportance of mobility andaccessibility in the provinceare the issues that havehighlighted the need for anefficient and reliable airservice.It was revealed that the

scheduled flights will bebetween Kimberley, Uping-ton and Springbok only.There are no scheduled

flights between Kimberley,De Aar, Kuruman, Calviniaand Lanseria, which is inGauteng.Lucas said that the air

service is not only good foreconomic development ofthe province, but alsoimportant for the futuregrowth of the aviationsector itself in a form ofinspiring young people tobecome pilots.

During the launch, Lucasurged local business and thetravelling public to supportroutes to various destina-tions in an effort to retainthem.“I am confident that this

new service will be loyallysupported by the businessand tourism sectors so thatit grows in leaps andbounds throughout theprovince.”

NORTHERNCAPEPremier Sylvia Lucaswaves to the guestsas she checks out the plane during the launch of the Intra-Provincial Flights Service at the Kimberley Airport. The air-ways will assist government employees to reach destina-tions across the province, which will cut down time.

Photo: EMILE HENDRICKS

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Party sets eyes on NC}André Botha

SOUTH AFRICA is better off todaythan under apartheid, but stillmoving backwards under Pres.Jacob Zuma.

Over the weekend Helen Zille,the national leader of the DA, tolda group of supporters dressed inblue T-shirts that the ANC of Zumais not the same as the ANC ofNelson Mandela.

Andrew Louw, Northern CapeDA leader and the party’s premiercandidate, Patricia de Lille, mayorof Cape Town, and LindiweMazibuko, parliamentary leader ofthe DA, along with Zille and alarge group of DA supporterswalked through the streets ofGaleshewe before they addressedthe supporters.

The group visited more than twohouses when Louw was officiallyannounced the Northern Capepremier candidate.

Zille said it is due to Mandelathat South Africa is a bettercountry than under apartheid.

“We must always be on guard.Under Zuma there is a decline. Thevoters must now say enough isenough. It must be done during theelections. The vote is more power-ful than a stone.

“People get the government thatthey vote for in a democracy,” shesaid.

De Lille confirmed that she willhave a big role to play in the DA’selection campaign in the province.

“I love the Northern Cape. I wantto come here to work with Andrew.We’ll paint the Northern Cape bluefrom now on until election daywhile Sylvia Lucas (premier) eats

Kentucky,” she emphasised.“We are fed up. Give the DA a

chance by lending us your vote forthe next five years. The DA willbring the Northern Cape to wherethe Western Cape is.

“The Northern Cape deservesbetter. The future of the NorthernCape is in your hands.”

She said 41% of the people in the

Northern Cape receive grants.“We do not want grants, we want

a job,’ she said to loud applause.Louw said he is excited and

honoured to be the DA’s candidate.“We want to change the political

landscape. I’ll be your servant. Wewant the blue wave from theWestern Cape to hit the NorthernCape.”

HELEN ZILLE (left, national DA leader) announced Andrew Louw as theDA’s premier candidate in the Northern Cape.With them is Patricia de Lille.

More jobs promised}André Botha

AN increased focus was placedon the Northern Cape by thenational government, especiallyin terms of job creation, aspromised by the deputypresident of the ANC, CyrilRamaphosa, to a few thousandANC supporters over theweekend.

Better infrastructure is alsopart of this.

Unfortunately, Ramaphosadid not elaborate as to howwhen and where, except bysaying that the province’smanganese and iron oreresources should be thoroughlyexplored for more job opportu-nities.

The number of peoplegathered at the GalesheweStadium was nowhere near the20 000 the ANC had expected.

The crowd was augmentedwith people fetched by bus fromas far as Namaqualand with thepurpose of attending the ANC’selection manifesto launch.

Ramaphosa said the ANC in

the province is ready for theelection.

He was especially concernedwith recent changes in thepolitical leadership of the SolPlaatje Municipality, includingthe removal of the mayor,Agnes Ntlangula, from herposition.

“The ANC will get rid ofcorruption in the province andits municipalities,” he said.

He also promised that JohnBlock, ANC chairman, who hasvarious fraud and corruptioncharges hanging over his head,will be fired if he is foundguilty.

“We are working to ensurethat the residents are notwithout water, that there areno potholes in the streets andthat the city is clean,” hepromised.

He said he heard about “theaunties’ of the Western Cape’s”(Helen Zille and Patricia deLille’s) visit to Kimberley.

“We are going to stay incontrol, the Northern Cape willnever be blue,’ said Block.

FROM the left are John Block (ANC chairperson in the NorthernCape), Cyril Ramaphosa (deputy president of the ANC) and ZamaniSaul (provincial secretary of the ANC in the Northern Cape).

Photo: Lecrecia Prins

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} Boipelo Mere

VICTOR ANDERSON (41), owner of Vico’sPrestigious Repairs in Kuruman, realisedthat the majority of backyard mechanicswas afraid of facing the outside world. Hesaid that was the reason backyard mechan-ics continued to remain at the same level ofactivity resulting in a delay towardsbecoming a successful entrepreneur.“Greed and your own insecurities are the

things that make you not refer a client to arelevant neighbouring mechanic, whichleads to providing unsatisfactory service tothe client. That further results in theclients underestimating us. We as mechan-ics are our own undoing as we allow ourskills to be questioned,” he emphasisedduring their certificate hand-over ceremonyat the Recreation Hall.Anderson was one of the 93 trainees who

were awarded certificates of completionafter their three weeks’ Enterprise Develop-ment Programme through Filpro.He was also amongst the six mechanics

who were further awarded with a toolboxfor their best performances throughout theprogramme.Funded by Metso, the first phase of the

programme was completed by backyardmechanics from Kimberley, Kuruman andPostmasburg. On the day, the mechanicstossed aside their overalls, wore theirbrightest formal shirts and went to beawarded by Filpro and the provincialDepartment of Economic Development andTourism for their hard work.According to Anderson, the only problem

that leads customers and car owners totaking their cars to well-developed business-es should be lack of resources and equip-ment, not poor service.Unemployed Matshidiso Motseki (26) from

Kuruman was amongst the three females onthe training course. She is looking forwardto utilising the ongoing mentorship incuba-tion programme and the basic bookkeepingbenefits of the programme.“I have always had a problem with

managing my budget, even during theperiod when I was temporari-ly employed. From here, Iwill keep contact with mymentor and use all theinformation that I gotto run my oilcollection busi-ness,” she said.Johannes

Letsie (56), whoruns his auto-mechanicbusinessin JohnDaka,Kimber-ley,managed toregister hisbusiness onthe programme.He felt ashamedto admit that he didnot know the importance ofbudgeting.“I used to just keep the

money in my pocket andspend it carelessly. Now Iknow the importance ofkeeping petty cash and keepingmoney in the businessaccount,” he said shyly.Jimmy Olyn, who owns

Jimmy’s Vehicle Entrepre-

neurs in Kimberley, suggested that allmechanics should follow business manage-ment practices and possess a databasewhere all mechanics are listed in order tomake referrals.“I quit my teaching job for a good reason,

because there is money in this industry.And due to the reason that I am confidentthat I provide quality service, I do notunder-charge because I know that I amgood at what I do,” stated Anderson withconfidence.Johan Streudest of Filpro expressed his

pride at his completion of the first phase ofthe programme and revealed that anotherR1,2 million was being pledged by Metso forphase two of the programme. The nextphase will cater for the Northern Cape andthe Free State.To those who have not started using

technology yet, Victor Anderson urgedthem to start making themselves familiarwith the upgrade.“Wake up and get used to technology if

you do not want your business to fail. Youmust realise that those old Toyota Corollasare fading away as the new cars areintroduced. Do not fear to grow yourbusiness due to the South African RevenueService (SARS), it is here to make ussuccessful.“From here we are going to face the

challenges of technology in order tosleep good as a result of running success-ful businesses,” said Anderson in conclu-sion.Mboweni Magada, Filpro’s operational

general manager, could not stop ravingabout the amazing success of the NorthernCape programme. She said that they wereplanning to expand the programme to otherparts of the province with the above-men-tioned budget.“The enthusiasm in the Northern Cape is

the one thing that motivated us

programme. The skills will give youconfidence not to hesitate to compete withbig business,” she told the graduates.Mduduzi Mahlalela, the project coordina-

tor, said that they had to drive around toidentify the mechanics and had assistancethrough referrals.“Before we kickstart the next phase of the

training programme we would greatly

appreciate it if more mechanics who wouldlike to take part in the programme couldcontact us and leave their contact details tobe invited,” he requested.Mechanics can contact Mduduzi Mahlale-

la of the Department of Economic Develop-ment and Tourism on 083-279-0430.) See more pictures at:www.express-news.co.za.

Mechanics get upgrade

the training course. She is looking forwardto utilising the ongoing mentorship incuba-tion programme and the basic bookkeepingbenefits of the programme.“I have always had a problem with

managing my budget, even during theperiod when I was temporari-ly employed. From here, Iwill keep contact with mymentor and use all theinformation that I gotto run my oilcollection busi-ness,” she said.Johannes

Letsie (56), whoruns his auto-

managed toregister hisbusiness onthe programme.He felt ashamedto admit that he didnot know the importance of

“I used to just keep themoney in my pocket andspend it carelessly. Now Iknow the importance ofkeeping petty cash and keepingmoney in the businessaccount,” he said shyly.Jimmy Olyn, who owns

Jimmy’s Vehicle Entrepre-

the one thing that motivated usto continue with the training programme we would greatly

VICTOR ANDER-SON (41), owner ofVico’s PrestigiousRepairs in Kuruman,motivates andshares some tipswith fellowmechan-ics on how they cansucceed as a team.

NELICK MOHLOMI of Mohlomi Motor Mechanic and Spray in Postmasburg was awardedwith a toolbox for being the best participant. The participants are pictured with MboweniMagadaand and Lesedi Komane of Filpro. Photos: supplied

FREDDY MORENG of Freddy’s Auto Me-chanic in Postmasburg was also awardedwith a toolbox from Filpro.

THABOSHO NJOBE was awarded for beingthe most participating student during theworkshop.

‘We asmechanics are our ownundoing aswe allowour skills tobe questioned.’– Victor Anderson (41), owner of Vico’s Prestigious Repairs inKuruman

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BUYING a house is a long-term commit-ment to your own and your family’s future.

Before you lose your heart on a propertyit is advisable to first do a credit check.After this you can apply for a pre-qualifiedhome loan. This will give you an indicationon what your instalments will be.

It is important to have a good creditrecord.

First-time home buyers who have nocredit are advised to open an account andpay it off diligently in order to build up acredit record. On the other hand if youhave access to a lot of credit your creditscore will be lower and it is advised thatyou close all unused accounts.

You can use the affordability calculatoron the GWK Properties website to deter-mine what type of home you can afford.You should not pay off more than a third ofyour income on your bond

Visit www.gwkproperties.co.za for more

information.OOBA home finance experts recommend

that the following documents are requiredwhen applying for a home loan:) payslips for the last three months (incometo be verified against bank account);) if in receipt of allowances or variable pay(for example commission or overtime), thenpayslips of the last six months;) a detailed income and expenditurestatement, signed by applicant(s);) bank statements of the last three months,stamped by the bank (not internet state-ments);) a statement of assets and liabilities;) if the applicant is not a South Africancitizen, a copy of their passport, residenceand work permits;) rental contracts in respect of rentalincome to be used in affordability assess-ment; and) identity document(s).

Do you want to buy a house?

} Boipelo Mere

ANDREW LOUW, the leader of the DAin the Northern Cape, donated 20 schooluniforms to learners of the BoitumeloSpecial School in Galeshewe, Kimber-ley.

The effort was reported to be a smalltoken of goodwill from the DA to lend asupportive hand where it is needed.

“This is just a small gesture from theparty to help previously disadvantagedlearners with disabilities whose parentscannot always afford school necessities.We would like to reach out a hand ofhelp to such children and put a smileback on a child’s face,” he said.

According to Louw, he has personalexperience and knows the feeling of nothaving all necessities for school as alearner.

“The DA believes in the importanceof education as a cornerstone to

opportunities in life for our youth.“To equip our youth for education

and provide them with an education fortheir future, we are building a betterNorthern Cape and a better SouthAfrica together,” said Louw.

Learners get help

HAPPY in their new school uniforms. From the left Boitumelo Shuping, DanielMoth-ibi, AndrewLouw, provincial leader of the DA,MphoMarope andKgomotshoMathe-bula. Photo: Supplied

‘To equip our youth for ed-ucation and provide themwith an education for theirfuture, we are building abetter Northern Cape anda better South Africa to-gether.’– Andrew Louw

NEWS

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} Sidwell Guduka

MAXWELL KONADU, the Ghana nationalteam coach, has urged local fans to continuethrowing their weight behind his side.He admits his side faces a tough challenge

in their 2014 Championship of AfricanNations (CHAN) semifinal clash againstNigeria at the Free State Stadium inBloemfontein tonight (20:30).“It is going to be a difficult match against

Nigeria, but one that we have to win at allcost. They are one of the powerhouses ofAfrican football. So we’ll have to be at ourbest to beat them. We’ll plan well for them. Ithink the whole of Africa will enjoy thismatch,” Konadu told Express.“I urge the people of Bloemfontein to rally

behind us when we take on Nigeria. We’vebeen enjoying their support since we arrivedin South Africa for the tournament. Theirsupport for Ghana has been amazing. Weare in the semifinals because of the greatsupport that we continue to receive from

them. We are very thankful to the people ofBloemfontein,” he said.“We’ve been received very well here. The

local people are very friendly and they loveus. We are happy to be playing our gameshere. Generally, I think the people of SouthAfrica love Ghana,” he added.The Black Stars edged DR Congo with a

1-0 victory to reach the semifinals-stage ofthe tournament. Before that, they humbled

both Congo and Ethiopia by a goal to nil,and drew 1-all with Libya in the group stagematches.Konadu says it was not his side’s game

plan to go out and score only one goal inevery match they played.“We don’t take to the field to score only

one goal. We plan our games according tothe strengths and weaknesses of ouropponents. But it happens that we score onegoal and we defend it very well. That for meis a plus for our team. We’ll try to convertall the chances that we create during thematch,” Konadu said.In the other semifinal fixture today,

Zimbabwe will battle it out against Libya fora final spot in the competition. The matchkicks off at 17:00. The winners in today’sgames will meet in the final at the CapeTown Stadium on Saturday at 20:00, whilethe losing teams will fight for third place atthe same venue three hours before the final.) Tickets for the matches are available atall Computicket outlets.

Ghana likes local fansFAN-TASTIC! The local fans mixed with Ghana national team fans. Photo: Voight Mokone

‘We are in the semifinalsbecause of the great sup-port that we continue to re-ceive . . .We are very thank-ful to the people of Bloem-fontein.’– Maxwell Konadu