TEL: 053 ­ 831­2331 WEDNESDAY 14 MAY 2014 WWW.EXPRESS­NEWS.CO.ZA FREE

Northern Cape

Void ID no problemFaulty ID fine for voting, but not for claiming pension

MAGGIE DIKGETSI proudlydisplays the proof that she hadvoted. Photo: Boipelo Mere

‘On that day I gothope that I would

get my ID, becauseeven my pensionwas cut off. They

said my birthdate onthe ID was wrong.’

} Boipelo Mere

IT still remains a puzzle whyOuma Maggie Dikgetsi’sIdentity Document (ID) is notrecognised.

The same ID that wasdeclared void, is the onethat she used to vote withon 7 May.

Ouma Dikgetsi smiledfrom ear to ear whenExpress Northern Capewent to enquire whetherher new ID had indeedbeen delivered to herbefore election day.

Instead of the good newsof the arrival of the new ID,Dikgetsi announced that shehad woken up early in themorning to go and vote with herold ID.

She was proud that shehad managed toexercise her vote likeany other SouthAfrican onthe day.

In response as to whether sheunderstood that there was stilla missing puzzle piece in hercase, she said: “I’m just happy I

could vote.”According to Dikgetsi, some-

thing had told her just to go andvote on election day.

She was not stopped by thefalse promises that she would beissued a new ID documentbefore the elections.

Her hopes were raised by thevisit of Angie Motshega, thepresident of the Women’sLeague, during her electioncampaign in Kimberley.At thepolling station, no one tried toprevent her from voting andshe followed all procedures.

The ID was also scanned likeeveryone else’s before she wasinked on her left-hand thumb.

“On that day I got hope that Iwould get my ID because evenmy pension was cut off. Theysaid my birth date on the IDwas wrong.”

What makes her wonder nowis why her ID document wasdeclared faulty.

Not even the Department ofHome Affairs has given her an

explanation as to where theproblem lies, or why there isa delay.Express Northern Cape

attempted to approach theDepartment of Home Affairs foran answer, but was denied ananswer due to “client confidenti-ality”.

Abednigo Mvula, the provin-cial manager of the Departmentof Home Affairs in theNorthern Cape, phoned theGaleshewe branch in thepresence of Express for updateson the case.

2 EXPRESS NORTHERN CAPE, WEDNESDAY 14 MAY 2014

NEWS

MODULA setulo wa mokgatlho wa ANC mo Kapa Bokone John Block o ne a ya go kgethakwa Posduif Club mo Kimberley ka letsatsi la Laboraro mo mosong. Photo: Emile Hendricks/Photo24

MINISTER DIPUOPETERS o ne a tl-hagisa fa a batla toitaya Modulasetulmogolo wa Copeeleng Pakes Dikget-si ka ntlha ya di-phoso tseo a di dir-ileng (go tlogelaANC a ya Cope).“Jaaka ke le mo-goloe, ene elekgaitadiake, otshwanetse gontheetsa gore aboele gae (ANC)jaanong. O tshwan-etse gore a bo a utl-wile mo diphosongtse a di dirileng,” arialo Peters. Bobedijo, bo ne bo ile godirisa ditshwanelotsa bone tsa gokgetha kwa seko-long sa KimberleyJunior ka Laboraro.Photo: Boipelo Mere

Bamokgatlho wa ANC ka letsatsi la go kgetha

EXPRESS NORTHERN CAPE , WEDNESDAY 14 MAY 2014 3

uppe

mar

keti

ngA

1071

4/N

CE

Success lies in one solution

Monsanto South Africa (Pty) Ltd. PO Box 69933, Bryanston2021, hereby announces that four applications will be madeto conduct confined field trials with four genetically improvedmaize products. The objective of these trials is to confirmprotection of the genetically improved maize against maize stalkborers and abiotic stress conditions.

The first genetically improved maize product containsthe cry1A.105 and cry2Ab2 genes isolated from Bacillusthuringiensis; additionally it contains recombinant DNA derivedfrom the bacterium Bacillus subtilis that codes for the productionof a protein, cold shock protein B, which enables maize plantsto be more tolerant to abiotic stress conditions. Neomycinphosphotransferase type II gene was used as a selectable markergene. The transformation methods used was Agrobacterium-mediated transformation. In addition to the above, the productalso contains the glyphosate tolerant 5-enolpyruvyl shikimate-3-phosphate synthase (epsps) gene derived from Agrobacteriumsp. strain CP4 (cp4 epsps). This product was developed throughconventional breeding and confers protection against maizestalk borers, tolerance to herbicides containing glyphosate, andabiotic stress conditions.

The second genetically improved product contains productcontains the cry1Ab coding sequence isolated from Bacillusthuringiensis, additionally it contains recombinant DNA derivedfrom the bacterium Bacillus subtilis that codes for the productionof a protein, cold shock protein B, that enables maize plantsto be more tolerant to abiotic stress conditions. Neomycinphosphotransferase type II gene was used as a selectable markergene. The transformation method used were Agrobacterium-mediated transformation and micro-projectile bombardment ofembryonic maize tissue. This product was developed throughconventional breeding and confers protection against stalkborers as well as tolerance to abiotic stress conditions.

The third genetically improved maize product containsthe cry1A.105 and cry2Ab2 genes isolated from Bacillusthuringiensis; additionally it contains recombinant DNA derivedfrom the bacterium Bacillus subtilis that codes for the production

of a protein, cold shock protein B, which enables maize plantsto be more tolerant to abiotic stress conditions. Neomycinphosphotransferase type II gene was used as a selectable markergene. The transformation methods used was Agrobacterium-mediated transformation. This product was developed throughconventional breeding and confers protection against stalkborers as well as tolerance to abiotic stress conditions.

The fourth genetically improved maize product containsrecombinant DNA derived from the bacterium Bacillus subtilisthat codes for the production of a protein, cold shock proteinB, which enables maize plants to be more tolerant to abioticstress conditions. Neomycin phosphotransferase type II genewas used as a selectable marker gene. In addition to the above,the product also contains the glyphosate tolerant 5-enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate synthase (epsps) gene derived fromAgrobacterium sp. strain CP4 (cp4 epsps). The transformationmethod used was Agrobacterium-mediated transformation.This product was developed through conventional breeding andconfers tolerance to herbicides containing glyphosate, as well asabiotic stress conditions.

The application for trial release will take place in the NorthernCape (Hopetown district), and Free State (Orania district). Thetrial sizes will vary between 6 to 10 ha in size. The environmentimmediately surrounding the trial sites may include vegetables,maize, soybeans, vineyards and natural veld. Further informationregarding the application can be obtained from the Registrar:Genetically Modified Organisms Act.

All interested parties should submit commentsor objections to:The Registrar: Genetically Modified OrganismsDirectorate BiosafetyPrivate Bag X973Pretoria 0001.Fax (012) 319 6329

All comments and objections must be received within 30 daysfrom publication of this notice.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Application for the trial release of genetically modified organisms

NEWS

THE 2014 Tsantsabane Idol GoldenStar competition reached a dramaticclimax when singing sensation MphoMaroane (21) was crowned as the 2014Tsantsabane Idol.

Maroane was crowned in front of apacked audience during a grandfinale that was held in the Postmas-burg town hall on 3 May.

The runner-ups were ShaunetteHeyns and Thato Makape who alsodid very well with their respectiverenditions of I’d give anything ofGerald Levert and No woman no cryof Bob Marley.

The ecstatic Maroane received aR25 000 CD production package, aR5 000 wardrobe upgrade voucher, aflat screen television set, a videocamera and a laptop as the first prizepackage.

Runner-up Shaunette Heyns wasdelighted with her second prize: a flatscreen television set, home theatre setand a R1 000 gift voucher.

Thato Makape, who mesmerisedfans with his velvet voice, came inthird place and scooped a flat screentelevision set, cellphone and a R1 000gift voucher.

The event coordinator, HendrèJacobs from the Tsantsabane Centreof Hope, said the Tsantsabane Idolsproject is intended to develop aplatform to unearth local vocal talentas well as stimulate community sociallife.

“The first season was a hugesuccess, drawing interest and supportfrom families from different back-grounds and the grand finale was avery special and historic evening,”Jacobs said.

During his message of support themayor of Tsantsabane, Elroy Phete,encouraged the youth to engage inpositive activities and expresssupport for the Tsantsabane Idolsproject.

More than 100 people auditioned forthe first Tsantsabane Idols competi-tion. The 2014 Tsantsabane Idolscompetition has been made possibleby a generous sponsorship from theNational Arts Council and has beenbrought to Postmasburg by theNational Development Youth Out-reach (NYDO), a non-profit organisa-tion based in Pretoria.

The Tsantsabane Centre of Hope, alocal, faith-based welfare organisa-tion, partnered with NYDO, ap-proached Phete to augment the prizepool.

Phete persuaded Sedibeng and PMGMining to support the project bysponsoring some of the prizes.

Jacobs also applauded the supportKumba gave to the TsantsabaneCentre of Hope, through the office ofGeorge Benjamin, public affairsmanager of the Kolomela Mine.

Towncrownsfirst idol

THE mayor of Tsantsabane, ElroyPhete, congratulating Mpho Maro-ane, the first ever Tsantsabane Idol.

Photo: Hendre Jacobs

} Boipelo Mere

THE three “born frees” Magraet Mberego,Celeste Jack and Mokane George fromPlatfontein hope for a brighter future.

That is the real reason they woke up tojoin the queue of South Africans to vote on7 May.

According to Mberego, who wants tobecome a journalist more than anything inher life, she hopes for a better future forthe youth in her area.

Speaking to Express Northern Cape rightafter casting their votes for the first time intheir lives, they expressed their fears ofhow they might end up staying at homeagain next year.

They really wish that the governmentwill improve the allocation of bursaries, asthey promised during their election cam-paigns, to allow them to study further andimprove their chances on employment.

The trio matriculated last year (2013) anddecided to take a gap year in order forthem to make final decisions on theircareers.

They are confident that they will move toBloemfontein next year to further theirstudies.

They also wish for better infrastructurein terms of roads, housing and toilets intheir community.

“We do not want to end up joining thearmy out of frustration like most of theyouth in our area does.

“We also do not want to end up like ourparents who are continuously misled by

political parties during campaigns to votefor them.

“Just like we are able to assess situationsand make our own decisions independently,

we want those younger than us to be justas independent,” they said, excited to showtheir inked thumbs that show they havevoted.

Born free citizens vote

FROM the left are Magraet Mberego, Celeste Jack and Mokane George from Platfonteinwho voted for a better education. Photo: Boipelo Mere

4 EXPRESS NORTHERN CAPE, WEDNESDAY 14 MAY 2014

EXPRESS NORTHERN CAPE , WEDNESDAY 14 MAY 2014 5

MOTORING

FROM the unexpected suburban busyroads to the twisting country roads, enroute to the best surfing spot, the RAV4is created to let you comfortably roaryour way through life’s little obstacles.

This stylish 4WD car will make youfeel like a kid again.

Whatever road you wish to travel on,the RAV4 is built to take you there, andbeyond.

You have the choice of experiencing

the ultimate RAV4 with the 2,5 litrecapacity engine to show off.

The transmission is a 6-speed automat-ic transmission AWD with 132 kW ofpower at 6 000 r/min and torque of233 Nm at 4 100 r/min.

Only at Automark Kimberley will youget this special of the week for the 2014Toyota RAV4 2,5 VX AT 4WD.

Kilometres: 16 000.Price: R399 900.

Bargain on RAV4THE 2014 TOYOTA RAV4 2,5 VX AT 4WD. Photo: Supplied

6 EXPRESS NORTHERN CAPE, WEDNESDAY 14 MAY 2014

NEWS

MAZDA3, 2,5 Sport Individual, sunroof.Model year: 2010Price: R190 900Km: 93 450kW: 122 @ 6 000 r/minNm: 227 @ 4 000 r/minRoadside assistance: 4 year/120 000 kmService plan: 5 year/90 000 km

Flow from one turn to the next bytaking a corner in the Mazda3 and thenext one can’t come soon enough.Superbly agile and light on its feet, it

moves with confidence-inspiring stabilitythrough every corner.This superb handling is thanks to an

extremely rigid, re-inforced body combinedwith MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension.Careful suspension tuning means you’ll

not only enjoy a sporty feel, but alsoexcellent ride comfort.The flowing lines of the Mazda3 also aid

performance.Superior aerodynamic efficiency results

in enhanced high-speed stability, fueleconomy and refinement.With the Mazda3, you’ll always feel

sure-footed.

Key Features:BOSE Premium Centre-point Surround

SystemRadio/CD (MP3 compatible)Driver, passenger, side and curtain

airbagsDynamic Stability Control and Traction

Control

Feel sure-footed in Mazda3

MAZDA3, 2,5 Sport Individual, sunroof.Photo: Supplied

} Mokete wa Lebitso

THE registration for gr. R togr. 7 learners for the academicyear 2015 has brought joy andsorrow to some parents.As early as Saturday

afternoon at both the Kimber-ley Junior School and WestEnd Primary School, parentscould be seen standing in queues.Some had to sleep in the queues for both

Saturday and Sunday nights in order tosecure their places when registrationstarted on Monday at all primary schools

in the province. At West EndPrimary School there are only33 places for gr. R learners andat the Kimberley Junior Schoolonly 75 (three classes of 25learners each).This is worrying, taking into

account the number of parentsthat stood in queues and had toendure the cold Saturday and

Sunday nights on the street.At West End Primary the intake of gr. R

learners should at least be increased totwo classes or 45 learners (if there is onlyone gr. 1 class for the school) and to 90

learners at Kimberley Junior (three classesof 30 learners per class).As parents we all want a better educa-

tion for our children and for parents tostand in queues and spend sleepless nightson the streets, only to be told that theschools are full, is a serious slap in theface.Something has to be done to ensure that

schools enrol more learners, includingNewton Primary, Herlear Primary andDiamantveld Primary, where most parentsflock to because of the quality of educationoffered.Today, education is an investment and

parents take pride in investing in qualityeducation for their children.MEC Grizelda Cjiekella – we have voted,

and now is the time that our childrenshould receive quality education in allschools in the province and that Kimber-ley Junior, West End, DiamantveldPrimary, Newton and Herlear increasetheir enrolment figures in order to dealwith the intake of new learners especiallyin gr. R and 1.For all parents who never went to look

for schools for their children, expect theworse if the Department of Education doesnot come to your rescue.

Limited enrolment hurts parents

} Noxolo Tshukela

FOR once in a verylong time I would liketo sit up and take noteof all the good that hasbeen achieved thus far.To each and every

one of the contributorsto the good condition ofmy community andsociety, I say thankyou.To my street-sweeper, thank you

for cleaning and maintaining mycommunity.To you, my cashier at the

supermarket, I say thank you forserving little-old-me.To you, my taxi driver, thank you

for taking me from point A to pointB in one piece.To you, my taxi assistant, thank

you for making me feel like yourmost valued client.To you, my nurse, thank you for

taking time out to askwhat the matter is withme.To you, my teacher,

thank you for beingpatient and present atschool to teach me howto read and write.To you, my police

officer, thank you forprioritising my safety.To you, my gramps,

thank you for bringinghome groceries for me to eat.To you, my granny, thank you for

raising me from my suckling days.To you, my mother, thank you for

deciding not to abort or kill me.To you, my father, thank you for

contributing to my being inexistence.To you, my brother, thank you

for taking my side in all arguments.To you, my sister, thank you for

showing me how things are done.To you, my friend, thank you for

being my confi-dant.To you, my

pastor, thank youfor dedicatingtime to guide andenlighten meabout myself.To you, My Maker, thank You for

being there at night protecting me,for giving me strength when I runout and shielding me from harm.Yes, I know that at times I might

frustrate you and make your effortsseem in vain, make you feel thatyour advice falls on deaf ears, thatI may be ungrateful and do noteven notice, but I do.Like they said in the golden olden

days: “It takes a village to raise achild”. Here I am today appreciat-ing you in celebratory style. Takeit, own it, because you deserve it. Itis thanks to you that I am okaytoday.So once more, thank you.

Contributors thanked for their part

NOXOLOTSHUKELA

MOTORING

} Boipelo Mere

POLICE in Ikhutseng in Warrenton in theNorthern Cape need the community’sassistance in finding a four-year-old childwho went missing from a house on Satur-day, 10 May.It is alleged that the child, known as

Kuyinhlanhla Mnguni, was attending afamily function with his parents at 2388Zone A, Ikhutseng, when he wandered outthrough the open door and gate. Accordingto the police, it was around 21:00 and noone noticed the child leaving.The child is autistic and his parents are

frantically appealing to the community toassist in finding the boy.His speech is not fluent and one may

have difficulty in communicating with him.He was wearing a blue tracksuit top and

green tracksuit trousers with black slip-pers.Anyone with information is asked to

contact either the child’s mother, CharlotteMnguni, on 076-249-5508, the WarrentonPolice on 053-497-4101, or the StationCommander of the Warrenton Police, Capt.Thabang Moleko, on 082-448-7693.Meanwhile the Kimberley Police are

investigating a case of culpable homicideafter a man’s body was found on the BarklyWest Road, the R31.According to a preliminary investigation,

the man could have been killed in ahit-and-run incident.The deceased was wearing a blue and

white jacket, blue trousers and black Nikesneakers.The deceased had a grey beard and grey

hair.He is estimated to be between 60 and 70

years old.Any information that may assist with the

investigation can call Detective ConstableGwyneth Paulsen on 082-302-0407 or 053-838-4210.

Police looking for boy (4)

EXPRESS NORTHERN CAPE , WEDNESDAY 14 MAY 2014 7

NEWS

THE interior of one of the chalets at Glen Reenen.

ONE of the chalets at the Glen Reenen Rest Camp in the Golden Gate HighlandsNational Park. Express and SANParks are running a competition in which one luckyreader who enters before 28 May stands a chance to win a weekend stay for a familyof four in Glen Reenen. All you need to do, is to visit the Express website at www.ex-press-news.co.za and follow the instructions to enter. You only need to answer aneasy question. The closing date is 28 May. Photos: Victor Mokoena

WINwinWINwinWINwin

} George Motloane

THE ANC has to hit theground running immediatelyafter the fifth administrationis put in place, making itimpossible for them to have time tocelebrate their hard-fought victory of the2014 general elections.Even when they completed their fourth

term as the ruling party, the ANC knowshow many problems they face in all fronts.The economy is in a bad shape, unem-

ployment has skyrocketed and there is thateducational scandal of many principalsoccupying their positions illegitimately insome provinces.Also, the president of the country is

constantly in conflict with the law and inthe Northern Cape the chairperson of theANC, John Block, has spent the past 15years in and out of court.In addition, there is the question of Sassa

and the recent court verdict, and labourunrest in the Platinum Belt that refuses togo away, and a host of other things thatinclude Zwelinzima Vavi and the future ofthe presently disjointed Cosatu.However, speaking to ordinary people on

the street, it is clear that some would wantnothing other than the ANC, despite somepeople saying “things are turning slow forus but change will happen”.Mary Moremi lives in a one-room shanty

in the Transit camp in Galeshewe. She hasbeen staying there for more than six yearsand there have always been promises bythe ANC comrades that things willimprove; they will get water and electrici-ty.“Just before the elections we saw people

digging trenches for water and sanitationinfrastructure. We were so excited, think-ing that finally services have reached us.“That is not the case because it looks

like the services are meant for the olderside of the Transit camp and the rest of usmight wait for the next elections in 2019,”said Moremi.When she was asked which party she

voted for, she raised her fist and said:“Obviously the ANC”.Moremi’s friend, Mosesi, who refused to

give her surname, stays with her boyfriendin the Transit camp and she is from theLosasaneng village about a few kilometresaway from Barkly West, but in the NorthWest province.According to Mosesi, she also voted for

the ANC and thinks that it is only a matterof time before the government builds RDPhouses for the Transit camp, but her realworry is about the creation of job opportu-nities.“I matriculated long ago in 2001. I had

hoped to get a job to help my parents, whoare pensioners, but I was not lucky, noteven for the Expanded Public WorksProgramme (EPWP).“If it was not for my boyfriend, who is

working in a butchery, I do not know whatwould have happened to me and mysix-year-old child,” said Mosesi.Both Mosesi and Mary Moremi hope for

a better future under the new administra-tion because according to them thegovernment will be afraid of the EFF anddeliver on their promises to keep votersaway from the EFF.The Northern Cape is likely to get a new

premier since the case against John Blockseems stagnant.

Will ANC deliverthis time around?

RESPONDING to a question about theaborted relationship with the Agangpresident, Mamphele Ramphele, the DApresident, Helen Zille, said: “I offeredMamphele the world, she demanded theuniverse but she ended up in a shack inPofadder”.

“In South Africa when you have achieved60% of the votes, the media says you havelost, but when you achieve 5% or 20% youare celebrated as having won the elections,”said Gwede Mantashe when addressing themedia to thank South Africans for havingvoted the ANC into power for a fifth term.

Elections titbits

THE Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) supporters were spotted on their knees, praying for their commanderin chief (CIC) to make it to parliament. This was on the eve of the elections day (6 May) after their week-longprotest at the Hulana Cirle. Indeed their prayers were heard as they managed to get 25 seats in the nationalparliament and 2 seats in the Northern Cape provincial legislature. Photos: Boipelo MereSOME of the supporters even seemed to shed tears.

Praying for party

8 EXPRESS NORTHERN CAPE, WEDNESDAY 14 MAY 2014

WITH the Absa Premiership season whichdrew to a close this weekend, the attentionwill quickly turn to the Premier SoccerLeague (PSL) Year-end Awards.Wednesday before last saw the Hyatt

Regency Hotel’s auditorium in Rosebank,Johannesburg, filled with some of SouthAfrica’s finest journalists who gathered todebate and motivate support for nomineesin the various categories of the awards.Express’s sports editor, Sidwell Guduka,

was again invited by Absa and the PSL tobe a member of the judging panel that willdecide on the outcome of the winners of theprestigious Absa Premiership Year-endAwards. Boipelo Mere, Express NorthernCape editor, spoke to him.

Boipelo Mere (BM): Hi, Sid, congratula-tions on your invitation to be a judge forthe PSL awards.

Sidwell Guduka (SG): Thank you. I amvery pleased and honoured indeed to havebeen invited to be on the judging panel.

BM: This is not the first time that Absaand the PSL have invited you to be a judgein their awards, is it?

SG: Very true. I have been one of thePSL Awards judges for over four yearsnow. Absa and PSL keep on inviting me tohelp in these awards every year.This shows that the two organisations

trust my judgement.

BM: Please explain how the AbsaPremiership Year-end Awards are decided.SG: First, three nominations for each

category are made, and each journalistchooses his personal choice of one to threein each category.Then the results are officially counted

and the winners chosen.Journalists get together a week before the

final matches are played.We nominated three people per category,

but asked if we could all make our finalchoices after the final matches; for example,giving the three nominees in each category

a ranking one, two or three in our eyes.Points are awarded for your number 1

choice (he gets 3 points), number 2 (2points) and number 3 (1 point). We did thison Wednesday, 30 April.

BM: Who is part of the judging panel forthe 2013-’14 Absa Premiership Year-endAwards?

SG: It is a panel of journalists that isselected.There were approximately 30 of us –

which means various opinions.There were writers from all over the

country, including radio guys and televisioncommentators.The veteran journalist Ramatsiyi Moholoa

from Sowetan, Duane Dell’Oca, SABCcommentator, Timothy Molobi from CityPress, Billy Cooper, the chief soccer writerof Daily Sun, Carol Tshabalala, SuperSportpresenter, Lindani Makwela from ThobelaFM, myself, Rodney Reiners from CapeArgus, John Goliath from Cape Times,Jonty Mark from The Star, and KgomotsoSethusha from Sowetan Sunday World, youname it, they were all there.

BM: What is the procedure for nominat-ing the player of the season?SG: Well, we do not have anything to do

with this process. The media are called infor the other awards only, namely coach ofthe season, goalkeeper of the season, youngplayer of the season and Absa-lutelyawesome goal.

The PSL instruct the clubs to get all theirplayers to vote. The clubs then send thisback to the PSL and they give out theshortlist of three nominees.This has been done already.

BM: And who nominates the player’splayer of the year?

SG: It must be said that we have no ideawho would win the player’s player of theyear. That is done separately between Absaand the players.

BM: Do you guys also do judging for theMTN8, Telkom Knockout and Nedbank CupAwards?

SG: No. Each competition organises itsown panel of judges. I am led to believethey also consist of media people, I am notcertain, though. I have only ever worked onthe Absa Premiership nominations.

BM: Lastly, when are the nominationsand winners going to be announced?

SG: The nominees and venue for theawards ceremony was announced at a pressconference in Johannesburg last weekThursday. Winners will be announced atthe PSL Awards on 18 May.

BM: Thanks for your time, Sid, it isalways a great pleasure talking to you.

SG: You are welcome.

ARE you good at sport – or issomeone in your school or place ofeducation good at sport? Are youmotivating or training others to begood at sport? Are you a youngcoach who is coaching future stars?Are you getting people active at yourschool, community or gym?Express Northern Cape wants to

hear from you.SuperSport’s Let’s Play identified

the need amongst the youth tobecome more sport active.With this in mind SuperSport and

Let’s Play, in association withExpress Northern Cape, has launcheda special initiative.Express Northern Cape wants to

find and give recognition to learnersat either primary or high schoollevel who excel in sport or who arehelping others to be more active.The SuperSport Let’s Play Star of

the Month is a competition foranyone aged 6 to 18.You can nominate yourself or be

nominated by a friend or anyteacher, lecturer or coach at yourschool or place of education.You can even be nominated by a

family member or friend who knowshow good you are.The winner is chosen from all the

nominations received for thatmonth.The monthly winner will receive a

Let’s Play hamper filled withgoodies.From all the entries received each

month, one player will be chosen asthe SuperSport Let’s Play Star of theMonth.At the end of the year one player

from all the monthly winners will bechosen as the SuperSport Let’s PlaySports Star of the Year.Send your nomination today.

Nominations received before the 20thof every month will be included inthat month’s selection.Nominations received after the

20th of every month will becarried over to the next month’sselection.Your nomination must include

your name, age and a short para-graph (less than 200 words) on whatyou have achieved, as well as yourcontact details.You can email your nomination to

supersport@zpr.co.za or send a fax to086-552-4922.For more information, call Lynne

or Juanré at Z PR on 051-522-9574.

PSL’sfinestchosen

SIDWELL GUDUKA Photo: Voight Mokone

Searchon forstars

www.express-news.co.za