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} Boipelo Mere

ANDREW LOUW, the DA premier candi-date in the Northern Cape, voiced hisdissatisfaction at the constant appearance ofministers in court over corruption.He spoke during the court appearance of

the Trifecta three, John Block, Alvin Botes,businessman Christo Scholtz and provincialANC treasurer Yolanda Botha, the past twodays.Insults were hurled between members of

the DA and the ANC while the courtproceedings were in progress in the North-ern Cape High Court.The ANC members went to support their

chairperson, Block, and fellow comradeswhilst the DA was protesting outside courtin an effort to make their voice heardagainst corruption.Just like the ANC, the DA was committed

to spend the day outside court to hear theoutcome of the case.The defence lawyers for Block and his

comrades in the Trifecta court case submit-ted an application for a withdrawal of theircase.The defence lawyer, Jaap Cilliers, pointed

out that it was the state that had to proveor disapprove the charges against theaccused.He added that the state had used evidence

of forensic auditor Trevor White which hadproved to be against the evidence of all thewitnesses called.Although the case is continuing before

Judge Violet Phatsoane it is clear that thestate has somehow faltered in their presen-tation of the case.) By the time of going to print the judgewas expected to give her verdict in the case.If Block is found not guilty, it will be for

the third time in his political career. Hewas charged with corruption for misusingstate funds to travel to a jazz festival inCape Town and again for corruptioninvolving the building of 33 parliamentaryhouses in Kimberley.

Furore over John BlockInsults hurled between DA, ANCmembers during court case

DA AND ANC SUPPORTERS protested outside the Northern Cape High Court. Photo: Emile Hendricks/PHOTO24

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EDUCATION for learners in about 50schools in the JT Gaetsewe District Munici-pality in the Northern Cape is set tobecome more interesting thanks to theintroduction of wireless network in thearea.

The Science and Technology deputyminister, Michael Masutha, today launchedwireless network, which will give thou-sands of learners access to the internet.

The Wireless Mesh Network (WMN)project is an initiative of the Department ofScience and Technology (DST) aimed atdemonstrating alternative models toestablishing information and communica-tion technology (ICT) infrastructure inrural areas.

Speaking at the launch held at theLearamele Special School, Masutha saidhaving access to ICT will help ruralcommunities to access information.

“These days it is common knowledge thatICT has a positive impact on people’slives,” he said.

“As a department, in partnership withother stakeholders, we have developed aten-year roadmap,” he said.

A gr. 9 learner from the nearby IketletsoMiddle School, Thato Kgosierileng, ex-pressed his excitement at having access tothe internet.

“Now I am able to search for informationon the computer without having to go tothe library,” he said.

A teacher at Learamele, BoitshokoBannane, said the use of computers willexpand learning possibilities.

“This will help learners conduct research.I have also noticed that the learners havedeveloped a great deal of interest inlearning using computers,” he said.

The Education district director, VuyisileTeise, said the introduction of computerswould improve the learning process.

“The learners will now be able todownload information from computers.Everything is now on their fingertips,”he said.

The DST launched the initial phase ofthis initiative in Sekhukhune in Limpopoand Ekangala in Mpumalanga in 2010,connecting 212 public facilities includingschools, circuit offices and colleges.

The project is supportive of the SchoolsConnectivity Project which aims to connectapproximately 27 000 public schools in thecountry. This connectivity project is ledthrough the e-Connectivity Forum, headedby the deputy ministers of Communicationsand Basic Education, Stella Ndabeni-Abra-hams and Enver Surty, respectively.) SAnews.gov.za

NC school gets ICT

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NO more punishment for not submittinghomework for the Groenpunt PrimarySchool learners. That is all thanks to theAvbob Foundation who donated a mobileschool library to the school as part oftheir Corporate Social InvestmentProgramme.

Two learners of Groenpunt Primary,Kedibone Erasmus and Ishmael Rebang(13), were proud to be afforded theopportunity to participate in the ribboncutting of their own mobile library.

Groenpunt Primary is the 12th schoolnationwide to receive one of the 30mobile libraries from the Avbob Founda-tion. All 30 libraries have to be handedover in three years’ time (2013 to 2015).

Erasmus, who is the head girl at theschool, left the guests close to tearswhen she thanked the stakeholders formaking their dreams of encouragingreading come within her community.

She was even identified by Marius duPlessis, the Avbob Group communica-tions manager, as “a potential insurancebroker” after her brave speech.

She told Express Northern CapeReporter how difficult it has been forthem to keep schedule with their schoolcurriculum.

“We have been using the publiclibrary in Greenpoint at the CommunityCentre.

“Sometimes we would find it closed,resulting in us being punished at schoolthe next day for not submitting ourhomework. I am going to read every dayin our own library from now on,” shesaid.

The head boy, Ishmael Rebang,.added:“We will utilise it to read every day anddo our homework. We will also encour-age our peers to use it and keep it neat.”

The Avbob Foundation, Touch AfricaNGO, and the Department of Educationare in the first phase of the physicalroll-out of the project which is the

handover of the libraries.According to the Avbob Group’s

communications manager, Marius duPlessis, Avbob started the initiative ofconverting the containers into librariesin 2013.

The second phase will be puttingprogrammes into place to ensurelong-term sustainability of the librariesand improve literacy levels withincommunities.

He said the first phase was a three-year flagship project aimed at ploughingback into the communities that they didbusiness in.

“The Department of Education fullyendorsed this project as they also playthe role of providing us with expertiseand advice which we really appreciate,”he added.

“I am so excited,” said the schoolprincipal, William Block.

“You don’t know how grateful thiscommunity is today. We cannot saythank you enough. For us this is adream come true because we can usethis library to improve our literacylevels.”

Block promised that he would ensurethat they proved to Avbob that thelibrary did not travel 750 km from PortElizabeth for nothing.

The excited community leader, JahnPietersen, promised that the communitywould look after the library in order forfuture generations to use it.

Emphasising on that the communityhad to guide the children in the rightdirection, he blamed society, includinghimself, for being the reason whyGreenpoint children succeeded indodging school to spend the day at thepark.

“That is because we do not careenough. We all have the responsibility oflooking after them and showing themthe library instead,” said Pietersen.

“I keep on remembering that our(Greenpoint) community was complain-ing that we are not getting a doublestorey school during the time when thehigh school was being build. If the highschool was a double story, many of ourchildren would have been in hospitalfrom injuries because nowadays ourhigh school children’s classes are on theroof.”

He was referring to reports that theGreenpoint High School learners went toschool on a daily basis, only to spendthe day sitting on school’s roof.

Rademan highlighted that he was surethat the selection panel made a goodchoice by choosing Groenpunt as onlythe very special schools are chosen.

“I believe that this is a very deservingschool, and I expect it to produce greatleaders. Thus we are also going todonate this podium that I am standingon to the school.”

Avbob staff proceeded to plant trees inthe school yard.

Education is apriceless gift

CUTTING THE RIBBON: The Groenpung Primary School principal William Block, Ish-mael Rebang (headboy), Kedibone Erasmus (headgirl) and Frik Rademan, AVBOBGroup CEO. Photo’s: Boipelo Mere

ISHMAEL REBANG could not wipe thesmile off his face after stepping into theirnew library.

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} Modiri Gabaatlhole

THE handing over of a luxuriousnew clinic in Deurham by theDepartment of Health proved to bethe perfect occasion for the JohnTaolo Gaetsewe (JTG) Develop-mental Trust.At the event last week the trust

handed over a cheque to the valueof R11 831 773 to the Department ofHealth.The event was attended by

senior dignitaries in the NorthernCape Provincial Governmentfraternity including amongstothers the Northern Cape premier,Sylvia Lucas, MEC for SocialDevelopment, Tiny Chotelo, MECfor Coghsta, Alvin Botes, speakerof the Northern Cape Province,Kenny Mmoiemang, district mayorof the JTG District Municipality,Sofia Mosikatsi, Sishen Iron OreCompany Community Develop-ment Trust (SIOC-cdt) CEO,Vusani Malie, and many othersenior luminaries.The trust handed over the

cheque of which the amountincludes the roll-out of healthrelated projects by the trust in2014.These projects include the

popular ‘Re a fola Health whichwas launched in 2012 and wasextended to the Gamagara Munici-pality in 2013, and has recordedgreat successes since its inception.The amount also includes the

conversion and renovation of theexisting under-utilized administra-tion block at the TshwaraganoHospital in Batlharos to a fullyfunctional nursing trainingfacility. This renovation will be

achieved by also providing mobileclassrooms next to the existingbuilding as well as the necessaryfurniture and equipment.The CEO for the John Taolo

Gaetsewe Developmental Trust,Tumelo Mpolokeng, enlightenedeveryone in attendance on howthe trust has a sound relationshipwith the Department of Health

and how all the health projectscome about.The CEO also highlighted the

objectives of the nursing facilityin saying: “This project willprovide adequate numbers ofcompetent, caring nurses to meetthe increasing health needs of thedistrict and improve the quality ofcare at the Tshwaragano Hospital

and the district as a whole. Goodnews also is that the nursingfacility will have the capacity toaccommodate more than 60 nursesand act as a satellite of theHendrietta Stockdale Centre inKimberley.”The John Taolo Gaetsewe

Developmental Trust promises tocontinue its assistance to the

Department of Health and JTGDistrict as a whole in upliftingcommunities and in creatingself-reliance within its catchmentareas.“The trust will continue to

guide those in need around thedistrict and help in taking thefirst footsteps towards humandignity and prosperity.”

New clinic will help many in need

Pictured from left are theMEC of Health in the Northern Cape, Mxolisi Sokatsha, the Northern Cape premier, Sylvia Lucas, the JTG DevelopmentalTrust chairperson, Omphemetse Mogodi, the JTG Developmental Trust CEO, Tumelo Mpolokeng, and the SIOC-cdt CEO, Vusani Malie.

Photo: Modiri Gabaatlhole

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WITH the Easter weekend fast approaching,readers who will be travelling are urged tofollow these tips from The Industry Associa-tion for Responsible Alcohol Use (ARA).Osborn Mahanjana of the ARA confirms

that drivers and pedestrians should playtheir part by drinking responsibly to preventdeaths or accidents.“Alcohol affects a person’s judgement and

slows down their reaction time. Drivingwhile over the limit is illegal and should noteven be considered. People who haveover-indulged and then decide to walk homeshould also be wary.”Mahanjana emphasises that alcohol is a

matter of individual judgement and accounta-

bility. Drinking sensibly means you canenjoy yourself – and stay safe.Here are some simple tips:

) Before deciding to go out, ask yourself howyou intend getting home. Keep in mind thatif you are staying in a different city youshould check what metered taxi or shuttleservices are available. Also plan youroutings so that you are not far from youraccommodation without safe transport home.) Once you have a list of taxi drivers, keepthe contact details on your cellphone andensure that you have enough money setaside for this should you not be in a positionto drive or walk home.) It is cheaper and sensible to club together

with your friends to hire a car or mini-buswith a driver.) You can ask a friend to be the designateddriver for the night and agree upfront whothat person is and that he or she will remainsober.) If you are planning to host the party athome, make sure you consider beforehandhow you will handle friends who haveoverindulged. Either arrange alternativetransport for them, or offer them a spot onthe sofa until morning.While not drinking and driving is an

important part of responsible alcohol use,there are other ways to enjoy your drinkswith friends and family:

) Drink plenty of water before, during andafter drinking alcohol.) Always eat before drinking alcohol and tryto eat while drinking – choose foods that arehigh in fat and carbohydrates like a burgerand chips.) Don’t swim when you’ve had alcohol.) Drinking on the beach is against the lawand can be dangerous, as well as drinking ata river or a dam.) Do not supply drinks to underage persons.The South African legal drinking age is 18.) Avoid drinking with partners who areprone to aggressive behaviour.) Avoid lifts from strangers, especially whenintoxicated.

ARA’s advice on responsible drinking

} Boipelo Mere

“IF you are naughty, you will be behindbars this Easter.”This promise was made by Dipuo Peters,

the minister of Transport, when shelaunched the National Easter Road SafetyCampaign for 2014 in Kimberley last week.According to the minister, a tired driver

is equal to a drunken driver.“If you are tired, o tshwanang le motho

oo tagilweng (you are as good as a drunk-en person). By law a driver is supposed torest every two hours or every 200 km.”She stated that the R5,3 billion that was

spent on road accident victims caused adelay in service delivery, as that money

could have been used for something else tobetter lives.In the continued effort to spread the

message of road safety, in line with theUnited Nations Decade of Action for RoadSafety Campaign 2011-2020, Peters and herentourage interacted with motorists,passengers, pedestrians, communitymembers and the media during the launch.Speaking at the prayer service with

various churches, Peters pleaded with thechurches, and especially mothers, to prayhard for road safety and the reduction ofbloodshed in South Africa.“I plead with you to pray and say

‘Kwanele’. This is a time when we needprayer more than any time before,” theminister said.Peters called upon all road users and

public transport operators to take personalresponsibility for their safety on the roads,as they will be travelling to variousdestinations during the Easter holidays.“Fa ba sa itse go itlhokomela sentle, re

tla ba tlhokomela ka go ba tswalela motronkong. Ba tla tshwarwa ka laboraro gofitlhelela beke e e latelang ka labobedimorago ga Easter, fa bay a go tlhagelelakwa kgotlatshekelo. Ka mokgwa oo, re tlabo re ba boloka,” warned Peters (If theycannot take care of themselves, we will doit by arresting them on Wednesday andkeep them jailed until next Tuesday afterthe Easter weekend. That is when they willappear in court. That way we will besaving them).She added that drunken driving, reckless

driving, unroadworthy vehicles and nomercy for those taxi drivers were thecauses of road carnage.She sent a stern warning to drivers who

go on a car spinning spree after drinkingalcohol.) Go to www.express-news.co.za tolisten to Minister Dipuo Peters’ sternwarning to road users.

Minister prays for road safety

DIPUO PETERS, the minister of Transport,pleading with churches to pray for the na-tion. Photos: Boipelo Mere

DIFFERENT congregations attending the launch of the National Easter Road Safety Cam-paign for 2014.

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} Boipelo Mere

“THIS is a blessing for us,”said the principal of theKim-kgolo Primary School,Kelebogile Moea.She was beaming when she

told Express Northern Capehow they benefitted from thePublic Servant Association(PSA) manufacturer’s error.Instead of delivering the 81school jerseys to the Mankur-wane Primary School inGaleshewe, the PSA had to takethe jerseys to the Kim-kgoloPrimary School because of theschool jersey’s colouringmistake. The principal couldnot stop describing the learners’excitement on the day of thehandover.

According to the PSA liaisonofficer, Steve Ledibane, thehandover is part of their SocialResponsibility Programmewhere they identify underprivi-leged learners to restore theirpride at different schools.“We are approaching winter

and the PSA’s aim is to make iteasier for the learners,” hesays.He explained that, due to the

manufacturer’s mistake, whichthey did not anticipate, theyhad no choice but to take the 81jerseys to the matching school,Kim-kgolo.“We will still honour our

commitment of continuing withthe programme at MankurwanePrimary the next round,”promised Ledibane.

Oneman’s errorschool’s gain

THE luxurious chalets at the Basotho Cultural Village in the Golden Gate Highlands National Park imitate thestyle of an 18th century Basotho village. Express and SANParks are running a competition in which one luckyreader who enters before the end of April stands a chance to win a weekend stay for a family of four at theBasotho Cultural Village in the Golden Gate Highlands National Park. All you need to do, is to visit the Expressmobi-site (www.expresspaper.mobi), login and enter by answering an easy question. If you have not registeredbefore, now is your chance. To register, go to the mobi-site by opening your phone’s internet browser, typewww.expresspaper.mobi and enter. Follow the instructions to register. Directions onhow to enter the competitionwill be on the site. The winners will be announced in the Express edition of 7 May. Photo: Christo van Staden

LEARNERS dressed in their new jerseys. Seated in front are thePSA liaison officer in Northern Cape, Steve Ledibane, school princi-pal Kelebogile Moea and the provincial chairperson of the PSA forEducator Labour Relations Council, Marcia Solomons. Photo:Supplied

Win a luxurious holiday for a family of four

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} Boipelo Mere

THE police in Douglas have arrested a53-year-old man in connection with the axekillings of his family members.John Langeveldt was spotted by a worker

at the golf course on Sunday, 13 April,at about 13:20. The police and the com-munity have been searching for himsince 5 March.The worker contacted the police who

found Langeveldt lying in nearby bushes.He was arrested and taken to the DouglasHospital for medical treatment and isexpected to be transported to Kimberley forfurther treatment.

The Northern Cape Provincial Commis-sioner, Lt Gen. Janet Basson, extends hergratitude to the community who assistedthe police tirelessly in locating the suspect.Since the murders and attempted murders,the community were continuously inform-ing the police of the possible whereaboutsof the suspect.“They were the eyes and ears of the

police, and this is what community policingis all about; working together towards acommon goal: to ensure a safe and secureenvironment for all,” said Basson.The suspect is still in hospital and has

been charged even though he could notphysically appear in court yet.

Axemurder suspect found

THE DA in the Northern Cape handed over the DA’s Braille version of the 2014 mani-festo, Together for Change, Together for Jobs, to the Ivy Cross Centre. The DA, whostrongly believe that the blind community is still largely side-lined, said this is forthevisually impairedSouthAfricans tobeallowed to fully engage inpolitical process-es. Through this Braillemanifesto handover programme, 23 222 peoplewith disabili-ties and their families in the Western Cape and Northern Cape will be helped. Fromthe left are Kelebogile Mathikga (Braille teacher at the Ivy Cross Centre, AndrewLouw (DApremier candidate) and ThaboMorie (student andworker at the Ivy Cross).

Ensuring all South Africans are reached

CONSUMERS are reeling from pricepressures and will have to start spendingstrictly according to a budget while treadingcautiously to cover their key financial risks,says Karin Muller, head of Sanlam GrowthMarket Solutions, after the release of theConsumer Price Index figures in March.While consumer inflation edged up from

5,8% in January to 5,9% in February (justunder the SARB target ceiling of 6%) thismight not be the experience of mostconsumers, given that people’s inflationexperience is based on their own budgetand how they spend their income.According to Sanlam, the reality of price

increases is felt across the board.“However, not only are consumers still

trying to absorb the 50 basis point interestrate increase announced in February, butwe are also having to manage our budgetsto deal with a monthly consumer inflationincrease of 1,1% – with food, petrol andhealth insurance as the main contributorsto the upward pressure,” says Muller.Muller says the CPI shows food and

non-alcoholic beverages inflation increased

to 5,4%, from 3,5% a mere two monthsago.Bread and cereal products increased by

1,8% month on month on average, withsuper maize meal up by 4,0% month onmonth and white bread increasing by 2,6%month on month.The petrol price increased by 39 c/l in

February resulting in a 2,9% monthlyincrease in the petrol index.This takes annual petrol inflation to 14,0%

for the past year – mainly as a result of the20,4% increase in the oil price and a 23,7%depreciation in the Rand over the period.Muller says health insurance fees,

surveyed in February each year, carry aweight of 7,9% in the consumer basket andshowed an average increase of 8,3%.She says tough economic times call for a

disciplined approach to personal financialmanagement, ensuring that families are notplaced at unnecessary risk.“Striking a balance to make ends meet

can easily take us down a road of multiplechoices and the key is to protect what youhave while managing your needs.”

Manage your budget

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} Boipelo Mere

AN elderly couple, AndriesModise and his wife, Meisiewere amongst the many excitedSol Plaatje residents whoexpected to collect their titledeeds from the Club 2000 hall.He could only remember thatthey are over 60 years.Andries’s name was called

for him to receive his title deedin public from the Mayor of SolPlaatje David Molusi.According to the mayor, 1194

title deeds from 18 wards in themunicipality were to be handedto the house owners last week.They were warned by all

speakers including the mayornot to sell the houses after theevent.“Keep this document safe as

it is also your good story totell. It is your child’s legacy,”advised the mayor.Molusi told the deed recipi-

ents of an incident where amother of four children waskicked out of her own househad been sold by one of herchildren without her knowl-edge.“We will take back those

houses if you sell them forprofit, because we build themfor a purpose. O e tsenye mopottlementeng (put it in a safebox).”Maria Makgwadibane (42)

from Soul City was excitedwhen she was also called toreceive her title deed.She was in disbelief that she

could be deserving of a title

deed. She assured the ExpressNorthern Cape reporter that shehad now seen it all.“I will never sell my house. It is

for my three children, I even toldthem so,” she emphasized.She started living in Soul City

in 2000, when it was still called‘Puts Sonder Water’ due to thatfact that there was no water.

“I persevered until we weremoved around and placed instraight lines, then the water andthe bucket system came. Theythen build us the mud houses,“Then I got my new house after

the mud houses were demolished,”Makgwadibane said.Elisabeth Jacobs (72), also stated

that she would keep her RDP

house for her grandchild who islooking after her.“I have been living in Phutan-

ang for more than eight years andhave always been asking myselfwhether the house is really mine.I was afraid that one day someonewould come and chase me out ofit,” she says.The MEC of Cooperative

Governance, Housing and Tradi-tional Affairs (COGHSTA), AlvinBotes, also shared an incidentwhere a woman decided to giveher title deed to her boyfriend,who later kicked her out of thehouse.“This title deed brings dignity

to our people. There are elderlypeople who live in shacks. That isnot the criteria we use, the elderlyare prioritised.” Botes said.Botes continued to warn the

mayoral committee to serve the

people with authority andavoid embarrassing the rulingparty.The Sol Plaatje Municipal

Manager Goolam Akharwaray,said that municipality had beenwithholding title deeds onpurpose in an effort to preventthe RDP house owners fromselling them before five years.“This way we have been

succeeding in preventingresidents from selling theirproperty for at least five years.“But the method we are

currently introducing is to puta clause on the tittle deed thatprevents them from selling theproperty.“The new method will also

prevent the administrationnightmare caused by theprevious method,” Akharwarayexplained.

RDP title deeds restore dignity

THE Sol Plaatjie mayor, David Moludi, addressing the residents.Photos: Boipelo Mere

ANDRIES MODISE’S WIFE MEISIE could not contain her tears of excite-ment when they received their title deed. “Ek is so bly,”she exclaimed.

‘This title deed bringsdignity to our people.

There are elderly peoplewho stay in shacks . . . the

elderly are prioritised.’– Alvin Botes

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MAMELODISUNDOWNS, KaizerChiefs and BidvestWits are in athree-horse race tobe crowned champi-ons . . . but who willfinish at the top?

With just overfour weeks of the2013-’14 AbsaPremierhip Leagueseason remaining,the division’s toptwo teams areseparated by threepoints in one of themost fiercelycontested title racessince the competi-tion had begun in1996.

The Brazilians,who no longer haveto divide theirattention betweenthe PremiershipLeague and NedbankCup, are sitting atthe top of the log,and they have beenin excellent form.

Amakhosi liesecond, and theyhave one game inhand – althoughthat does notguarantee themthree points. TheSoweto giants arealso still competingin the Nedbank Cupcompetition.

Mathematically,Bidvest Wits arealso still in with achance to win theleague championshipif they win all theirremaining matches.But that will onlyhappen if Sundownsand Chiefs falter.

Express’s writersgive their verdict onwho will prevail:

Tladi Moloi

Who? KaizerChiefsWhy? I think

Kaizer Chiefs standa good chance ofwinning the leaguechampionship thisseason. They may besitting second on thetable, but they haveproven themselvesto be a good team,and so have Mame-lodi Sundowns.

However, Pitso

Mosimane seems torun out of ideas attimes, despite all thequality players hehas at his disposal.Mosimane’s menstill have to playagainst SupersportUnited in theTshwane Derby andthat is where hisside might kiss theleague title goodbye.

They also haveMaritzburg Unitedwaiting for them onthe last day of theseason.

Guess who isguiding United?Steve “Mr Mind”Komphela.

Before eventalking about this,let us look at theirgame today againstthe giant-killersBlack Aces.

They might havethe upper hand inthis one consideringthe fact that some oftheir players on loanto Aces will not takepart in the gamedue to contractualagreements betweenthe two clubs.

Coming back toChiefs, they havelost two league

games in a row butthey will bounceback to theirwinning ways. Theyare used to this kindof pressure. Theywill go on to beatevery team thatcomes their way,but let me tell youthe Wits gameagainst Chiefs willbe a hell of a game.

Jabulani Dlamini

Who? KaizerChiefs

Why? The mightyAmakhosi have thepedigree to bounceback from theirdemoralising defeatto MpumalangaBlack Aces whichsaw the Braziliansovertake them to goto the summit of theAbsa Premiershipstandings.

In Stuart Baxter,Chiefs seem to havefound the right manfor the job.

He seems tocontinuously bringout the best in hisplayers and all hehas to do now issimply show themthat the league istheirs to lose notSundowns’ to win.

While BidvestWits still have anoutside chance toclinch it, I believeChiefs are hungry

enough to fight tokeep the trophy fora second successiveseason. Whateverhappens, this one isgoing down to thewire.

Sidwell Guduka

Who? KaizerChiefs

Why? Becausethey are the bestteam in it. I backedthem before theseason and while itis tempting toswitch to MamelodiSundowns, I’ll resist.

My money is stillon Chiefs. I believethey have thepedigree to success-fully defend theirleague title.

They may havetwo difficult trips toPolokwane City andBidvest Wits tocontend with, butStuart Baxter’s sidecertainly has thequality and no otherdistractions.

However, theyplayed their best inmost of the gamesbut failed to performin the games thatwere vital (againstSundowns and BlackAces).

The outcome ofthose two matchesaffected theirposition on top ofthe log.

This was a hugedisappointment forthe team and thefans as they sawtheir dream becom-ing a blur.

Now they have towin all theirremaining matchesand hope thatSundowns will loseor draw so that theycan have the PSLtitle in their hands.I put it to you,Amakhosi willprevail eventually.

Boipelo Mere

Who? KaizerChiefs

Why? KaizerChiefs are morethan likely to becrowned the AbsaPremiershipchampions thisseason.

The league seemsdestined for a photofinish as the presentchampions KaiserChiefs and thestar-studded Mame-lodi Sundowns standtoe-to-toe for the2014 crown, andpocketing theR10 million prize.

Not becauseSundowns haveexperienced adrought in the past,but because theChiefs are the onlyteam in the PSLwho have the

never-say-dieattitude and thetendency of fightingto the bitter end.

Kaizer Chiefs haveplayed one gameless than Sundowns.If both sides manageto win all theirremaining gamesChiefs will win it ongoal difference.

Teboho Setena

Who? MamelodiSundowns

Why? The reallybig titles in sportare the ultimateconfirmation ofexcellence.

Thousands ofpeople have thetalent, but only achosen few are madeof the right stuff.The bookmakershave put theirmoney on KaizerChiefs and Mamelo-di Sundowns given

the two sides’prospects to lift thetitle over third-placed Bidvest Wits.

The Students arelike vultures waitingfor the kill, andcould spoil the partyfor the title race isfar from over.

Second-placedChiefs are fourpoints off the leadand also have thetitle in their sightwith one of theirlast four gamesagainst AmaZuluand the leadersSundowns bracedfor MaritzburgUnited.

The title will beclaimed the last dayof the league on 10May. A lot of thingscan happen betweennow and the end ofthe season.

Chiefs andSundowns wish thatthey could win. Asit stands, Chiefs

need four points toregain the lead andto become bestplaced to wrestle thetitle from Sundowns,who are required tocollect four points tohave their handsfirmly on the crown.

It is no longer thecoaches but ratherthe team. Theplayers with theability and mentalstrength to executethe game plan willbe the champions.

If Amakhosi tie onpoints with Sun-downs, it will bemotivation enoughto ensure the title istheirs.

Such a scenariowill put the Brazil-ians under immensepressure – costlymistakes areinevitable.

Sundowns havethe edge unless theunthinkable hap-pens.

Whowill win Premiership title?TLADI MOLOI BOIPELO MERESIDWELL GUDUKAJABULANI DLAMINI

WHO will win the AbsaPremiership title? Express’swriters give their verdict.

TEBOHO SETENA