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STEVEN JONKERS, the head of theNorthern Cape Department of Transport,Safety and Liaison, said his efforts ofinstilling discipline at his departmenthad resulted in him becoming a victimand unpopular. He accused certain peopleof running to the media and makingfalse, unfounded allegations against him.He spoke at a press briefing called by

the Department of Transport, Safety andLiaison, with the key focus being to givean update on the intra-provincial flightservice.The DA had reportedly been raising its

eyebrows at the project.Elaborating on what he called a

conspiracy before he was charged withfraud by the Kimberley Magistrate’sCourt, Jonkers pointed the finger atPatric Mabilo, the former MEC of thedepartment, as being the culprit of allillegal activities within the department.He continued by highlighting that he

had become unpopular for being the onewho wanted to resolve the learnertransport saga where conspiracy hadplayed a role in March 2013.“Steven Jonkers was not involved, but

they could see where I was heading (withthe investigations).“When we took over the function from

the Department of Education there wasno compliance regarding roadworthycertificates or liability insurance.”Except for various cases of corruption

that he stated he had not been involvedin, Jonkers also touched on the issue ofthe hiring of traffic officers.“Normal processes were followed

during the hiring of traffic officers,which was done in September while Iwas on leave and the submission of thepost was signed in my absence.“I found out that most of the hired

traffic officers had criminal records,some had no driver’s licences, as was therequirement, and no qualifications.”He said certain officials within the

department had been instructed toupgrade and degrade employees withoutthe relevant permission.“We are the only province that did that

and the Department of Public Serviceand Administration (DPSA) had to

withdraw the agreements that thosepeople were to be upgraded.“Instilling discipline has always

resulted in people running to the mediaand claiming victimisation.“All I did was to determine the

parameters of the, regulations and theact that guide us.”He added that he also had to react to

unauthorised salary increases that hadbeen granted to certain officials withoutthe knowledge of the accountingofficer.The Phakalane Airways issue that the

DA had raised concerns about was alsotouched on. Jonkers said that accusationsof stolen submission from the departmentwas misinformation, raw information,that the DA could not contextualise.) Visit the Express website atwww.express-news to find out whatJonkers said about Phakalane Airways.

Jonkers denies guiltClaims he became unpopularin pursuit of discipline

STEVEN JONKERS, the head of the Department of Transport, Safety and Liaison, ad­dressing the media. Photo: Boipelo Mere

‘ I found out thatmost of the hiredtraffic officers hadcriminal records,some had no driv­er ’s l icences, aswas the require­ment, and no qual­ifications.’– Steven Jonkers

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THE De Aar and Droogfontein Solar PowerReading Coach Programme has alreadybeen implemented in 24 primary schools inDe Aar, Hanover, Britstown, Riverton,Ritchie and Barkly-West.

In conjunction with the Department ofEducation, this programme is one of thecompanies’ socio-economic developmentinitiatives implemented across 14 schools.

Training of the reading coaches com-menced earlier this year and teachers havebeen allocated reading coach resources withthe focus of improving the literacy andnumeracy levels of gr. 1 to gr. 3 learners byproviding scheduled reading sessions inisiXhosa and Afrikaans.

Through the introduction of 14 readingcoaches into the beneficiary schools, thisprogramme aims to improve the literacyand numeracy skills of primary schoollearners.

This in turn has provided jobs for 14unemployed matriculants from the areawho now receive a stipend each month andare being provided with work experience.This should also improve their opportuni-ties to study and get jobs in the future.

These coaches will run reading sessionswith groups of up to 15 children at a time,although most of these groups are smallerso that each child gets individual attention.

According to the company, the pro-gramme incorporates elements like employ-ment opportunities, training and resourcesand schools receiving book donations.

It also revealed that the project wasfunded over a three-year period andperformance would be measured by theimprovement of the Annual National Tests(ANA) written by the learners annually.

Each participating school is expected toget book grants over the three-year period.

“The biggest challenge to educationoutcomes is the lack of literacy andnumeracy skills at the early childhooddevelopment stage, as it limits learners’potential as they progress higher up theeducation chain,” Marion Green-Thompson,economic development manager for De AarSolar Power, explained. “This needs to beaddressed so that children have the rightskills to take Mathematics and Sciencethrough to gr. 12.

“For this reason, De Aar Solar Power hassigned a three-year agreement with theDepartment of Education to support thisprogramme, to the value of R421 846,32,”Green-Thompson said.

Both De Aar Solar Power and Droogfon-tein Solar Power are committed to helpingcommunities through the implementation ofeducation and health programmes with afocus on early childhood development.Some of the methods include a crèchesupport programme; numeracy and literacyinterventions at primary school level;support for Mathematics and Scienceprogrammes at secondary school level andscholarships for engineering-related studiesat tertiary level.

Fighting illiteracyREADING COACHES undergoing training. Photo: Supplied

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THAMI SEHUPELO, the chairperson ofKapa Bokone in charge of community artscentres in the Northern Cape, has dismissedclaims that his organisation hijacked theCultural and Creative Industries Federationof South Africa (CCIFSA) workshop at theMayibuye Arts Centre. This is after theCCIFSA delegation of the national officefailed to pitch after organising the workshop,resulting in artists reportedly leaving theevent.

“Kapa Bokone was not on the agenda, whywould I spend five hours listening to themselling themselves? They are artists at thesame level as me and I can visit their officeas often as I like. We continue to be failed byour own people,” said one bitter artist.

According to some, failure to turn upwould result in local artists missing out onopportunities. They realised not even a

quarter of artists and organisations in theprovince were present. They accused theCCIFSA of not taking the province seriously.

Ike Tau of the Department of Sport, Artsand Culture said the workshop was organ-ised in a short time and it was impossible toinvite more than the close to 60 artists fromKimberley.

Grace Gomolemo, co-ordinator of the event,said it was aimed at reviving artists in theNorthern Cape and checking grievances inorder to sustain their careers.

Sekhupelo said the delegation sent anapology that they would no longer pitch dueto missing their flight. He said the workshopwas supposed to be for the whole province,but they were limited by cost constraints.

“If they were not planning to come, theywould not have approached us to organisethe workshop. Those people work underpressure,” said Sekhupelo, who said he wasnot responding on behalf of the CCIFSA.

Disappointed artists walk out of workshop

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THE residents of Lerato Park Phase 1 havedecided not to pay their rates and servicebills, but to use that money to see the doc­tor. That is after the outbreak of asthma, TBand bronchitis in the community due to theblocked sewage drains. Man­made tunnelswere dug in all the flats’ yards to direct theflow of the sewage. It ran freely into thestreets of Lerato Park. The community fearsthat the overflowing sewage will affect notonly their health, but their houses as well.The walls are already starting to crack. Goto the Express website www.express­news.co.za for the full story and more pic­tures. Photos: Boipelo Mere

Sewage crisis

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IF history lay in theatmosphere we could be therainbow that colours thesky and gives it a newmeaning

If years could speak 1976would cry black tears andtell stories that make loudbleeding noises

It would curse and becursed for the sins of theman who pulled the trigger

for the skin cannot becolour blocked not even bypale rubber bullets

If tomorrow could beillustrated and carved bywood

I would ensure that thesculptures are varnishedand polished with class

That every black childwho lives gets the chance tobe educated

That my people begin tounderstand that giving aplate of food will noteliminate poverty

because poverty is a stateof mind, a mindset thatneeds to be chanelled in theright direction

If one day my peoplewould give me a chance tospeak

I would open your eyes toa reality that goes beyondyour own circumstances

A reality where peopletake themselves seriouslyand the development of thecollective is encouraged.

If for once you startedlooking at me withoutthinking that I think I knowit all

Maybe then we can learnfrom each other, we canbegin to build the legacy forwhich Tsietsi died

the legacy that Bikowanted to see blossom andwe can then take ownershipof what is rightfully ours

Maybe if books couldspeak then maybe we willbegin to see the importanceof reading and empowering

ourselvesMaybe Capitalist Nigger

will not be literary works invain

Maybe Biko’s I write whatI like will teach us theessence of black conscious-ness

And maybe then we willnot need the world todictate to us what we oughtto be . . .

Because then we will be apeople who know who theyare and are well defined.

If the diaries of ourcouncillors were publicproperty I would want toknow how their scheduleslook for the day,

Seemingly there arepeople earning big bucks,yet our communities are amess

Toilets are blocked,water-pipes are breaking allover, Galeshewe still hasone library, somebody isnot doing me justice.

There are people sittingin air-conditioned municipaloffices that fail to provideour people with adequateservices, services which wepay for . . .

And as a community wefold our arms and saynothing

Sobukwe must be rollingin his grave, the artificialsoccer field behind Galesh-ewe Stadium

Is named after KingGeorge

And here I am still tryingto figure out what thisGeorge has done for my

peopleThe new in thing in

Galeshewe is the establish-ment of new churches andgospel choirs

Pastors are treated likekings forgetting that theytoo are but servants to theMost High

And the mission state-ment of gospel choirs arelimited to the growth of thechoir

Forgetting to developtheir members intellectuallyand economically

We can never be havingyoung people talking music

Without knowing thebackground and the busi-ness of music

Youth fellowships arealmost non-exist in church-es because young people nolonger know the purpose ofsuch in the church

Churches are filled withpeople with agenda’s andthe church is succeeding incultivating followers, yet wefail to build leaders.

We are at church everySunday, some of us notknowing that the altar boyis unemployed and the guywho carries the pastor’sBible and water is strug-gling to pay his collegefees . . . then the pastorpreaches of God blessinghim with another car

From government tochurch, one black man istaking food out of anotherblack man’s mouth

One black man does notwant to see another blackgetting an education

I hope that one day wewake up to the realisationthat until all of us havemade it

None of us have made it.Your success is but

artificial. It is in empower-ing others that we will growas a people

Make a differenceOne that is worth it, one

that has impact.

Time to empower all

DIMAKATSO LECHWENYOPhoto: Boipelo Mere

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LEAPING into success.The dancer Katlego Nche was

awarded for all his hard work anddedication when he won a perform-ing arts scholarship to the value ofR150 000 in October.This scholarship was awarded by

the Arts and Culture Trust (ACT)and the Dramatic, Artistic andLiterary Rights Organisation(Dalro).Nche made it to the final round of

the national competition where hescooped the first prize towardsstudying for his B-Tech in theatreand talent at the Tshwane Universi-ty of Technology (TUT).ACT covered all travelling and

accommodation costs to the last legof the competition.Nche believes he performed

exceptionally well in all requireddisciplines X acting, singing anddancing.“But I still could not believe that

I got first prize. I was performingwith some of the best performingstudents in South Africa.”He said his nerves calmed after

studying his competition’s strengthsand weaknesses during the week ofthe auditions. He realised that itwas the pressure that made him sonervous.“I knew that I stood a chance to

get at least the second position. Butwhen they announced the one Ithought would win as the runner-up, I just felt that I must be thewinner.”According to Nche, the judges

actually recommended that he enrolwith the University of Cape Town

(UCT) for his outstanding talent inopera, but he prefers the TUT.“It comes highly recommended in

musical theatre.”Nche was also guaranteed the

opportunity to serve a contractwith one of the African agenciesafter completing his studies.The ACT Scholarships Pro-

gramme is aimed at learners intheir final year of secondaryeducation who wish to pursueundergraduate studies in theperforming arts.The competition was also eligible

for individuals between the ages of18 and 25 who are not considered tobe professional and who are notregistered for an undergraduatecourse during the year of participa-tion.) Runners-up were awarded cashprizes between the amounts ofR105 000 and R60 000. They will alsobe at liberty to select their pre-ferred performing arts course atany accredited South Africantertiary institution.

Performing career now a reality

KATLEGO NCHE in action. Photo: Supplied

‘I performed to the bestof my abilities. But I stillcould not believe that Igot first prize. I was per­forming with some ofthe best performing stu­dents in the whole ofSouth Africa.’X Katlego Nche

healthDepartment of HealthNORTHERN CAPE

PERSON ELIGIBLE FOR APPOINTMENTa. HealthCarePractitioners

Professional qualification and current registrationwith relevant council as a:Medical Doctor and/orNurse.In case of above categories underlined, at least one year practical experienceworking in a healthestablishment.

b. Legal PractitionerAppropriate professional qualifications and admission in termof theRepublic of SouthAfrica as amagistrate, attorney or advocate.

c. CommunityRepresentative (4)Must have experience in serving on a board.The personmust have a tertiary qualificationwith experience and or amatric qualification.

• Persons nominatedmust beSouthAfrican citizens.• Residents in theNorthernCapeprovince.•Over twenty one (21) years of age.

TERMOFOFFICEThe termof office is one to three years.All appointmentswill be on a part-time basis.

POWERSANDFUNCTIONSThe main function of the Board is to provide oversight and advise the Hospital Management team. Ensure that thehospital adheres to the Batho Pele Principles. Ensure that the human rights of patients health problems are observedand respected at all times. Ensure that the environment is clinically conducive for the treatment of patients. Holdmanagement accountable for the propermanagement of the hospital.

Written nominations must be accompanied by full Curriculum Vitae of the nominee and the acceptance of thenomination must be in writing. A proposer and a seconder, neither of whom may be a nominee, must sign everynomination. Nominations formsare available atDepartment of Health district offices and health facilities.

The closing date for nominations is 15November 2014.

Nominations and further enquiriesmay be directed to:

MrDDMadyo36Memorial RoadHeadofMinistryDepartment of HealthPrivateBagX5049KIMBERLEY8300Tel. 053 830 2000

In terms of the National Health, the MEC for Health in the Northern Cape, Mr MN JACK invitesnominations for membership of the abovementioned Board.

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS OF A PERSON TO SERVE ONTHE KIMBERLEY HOSPITAL BOARD

PERSON ELIGIBLE FOR APPOINTMENTa. MentalHealthCarePractitioner

Professional qualification and current registrationwith relevant council as a: Medical Doctor, Psychiatrist, PsychiatricNurse,Clinical orCounsellingPsychologist, Occupational Therapist or SocialWorker. In case of the last five categoriesunderlined, at least one year practical experienceworking in health establishmentwhere at least 50%of patients have aprimary diagnosis ofmental disorders or intellectual disability.

b. Legal PractitionerAppropriate professional qualifications and admission in termof theRepublic of SouthAfrica as amagistrate, attorney oradvocate.

c. CommunityRepresentativeMust be able to read andwrite.

• Persons nominatedmust beSouthAfrican citizens.• Residents in theNorthernCapeprovince.•Over twenty one (21) years of age.

TERMOFOFFICEThe termof office is one to three years. All appointmentswill be on a part-time basis.

POWERSANDFUNCTIONSAs set out in theMental Health CareAct No. 17 of 2002 andRegulations. Themain function of the Board is to provide oversightof decisionsmade by theMental health personnel on admissions and discharge of assisted and involuntarymental health careusers (patients) , mentally ill prisoners and state patients. Ensure that human rights of people with mental health problems areobserved and respected at all times.

GENERALThe employment conditions and the remuneration shall be negotiated within limits determined by the MEC of Health inconsultation with theMEC of finance.Written nominationsmust be accompanied by a full CurriculumVitae of the nominee andthe acceptance of the nominationmust be in writing.Aproposer and a seconder, neither of whommay be a nominee,must signevery nomination. Nomination forms are available at theDepartment of Health district offices and health facilities.

The closing date for nominations is 15November 2014.

Nominations and further enquiriesmay be directed to:

MrDDMadyo36Memorial RoadHeadofMinistryDepartment of HealthPrivateBagX5049KIMBERLEY8300Tel. 053 830 2000Fax 053 8331925

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS OF A PERSON TO SERVE ONTHE NORTHERN CAPE MENTAL HEALTH REVIEW BOARDIn terms of the Mental Health Care Act No.17 of 2002, the MEC for Health in the Northern Cape,

Mr MN JACK invites nominations for membership of the abovementioned Board.

MEC FOR HEALTHMR MN JACK

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4 EXPRESS NORTHERN CAPE, WEDNESDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2014

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT, SAFETY AND LIAISON

Directorate: Transport Operations

Deputy Director: Infrastructure OperationsSalary: All-inclusive package: R532 278 per annum (Level 11)

(Ref. S4.10/15)Head Office (Kimberley)

Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Economic/Transport Economics• 3 years’ relevant experience. The following will serve as strong recommendations:• Analytical and problem-solving skills • Good presentation skills • Excellentcommunication skills (written and verbal) • Strategic capabilities and managementskills • Good interpersonal skills • Experience in engaging with all levels ofGovernment and the private sector • Experience must include stakeholdermanagement and negotiation in a multidisciplinary environment and experience inmanaging projects.Duties: • Provide professional, operational management and leadership in respect ofthe provision of the functions and services assigned to the Sub-directorate • Manage,coordinate and facilitate the development and/or maintenance of infrastructure andfacilities related to: * Freight transport infrastructure * Passenger transportinfrastructure • Manage the promotion and or establishment models, including:* Non-motorised transport modes * Intra-Provincial air services.Enquiries: Mrs Connie Olivier, tel. (053) 807-4807 or Mr Batsile Marekwa,tel. (053) 839-1795

Assistant Director: Financial AdvisorSalary: R270 804 – R327 126 per annum (Level 9) (Ref. S4.10/12)

Head Office (Kimberley)Requirements: • Appropriate diploma and/or 3 years’ relevant and provenexperience • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in astandardised situation • Ability to work independently and manage one’s time• Knowledge of economic and basic accounting principles • Proficient personalcomputer skills, including Microsoft Excel advanced • Excellent analytical andproblem-solving skills • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) • Goodinterpersonal skills • Good financial and budgeting skills.Duties: • Advise on expenditure trends and budgeting • Manage, coordinate andfacilitate the submission of non-financial performance data for verification of monthlyand quarterly performance reported • Manage the reconciliation of revenue generated• Manage and advise with the payment of invoices • Assist with annual budgetplanning for all Sub-directorates • Provide written monthly, quarterly, and annualassessment of operating performance vs budget • Enforce and/or implement thefinancial policies of the organisation.Enquiries: Ms Connie Olivier, tel. (053) 807-4807 or Mr Batsile Marekwa,tel. (053) 839-1795

Directorate: Traffic Regulations

Chief Provincial InspectorSalary: R337 998 – R398 139 per annum (Level 10) (Ref. S4.10/09)

Jan KempdorpRequirements: • Relevant tertiary qualification (3-year diploma/degree or equivalent)• 3-5 year’s supervisory experience • 7-10 years’ working experience in the traffic lawenforcement • All valid relevant driver’s licences (A and EC) • No criminal record• Extensive knowledge of traffic management policies and regulations • Relevantlegislation and Traffic Management Regulations • Driving skills • Vehicle inspections/impoundment.Duties: • Manage the implementation of operational law enforcement plan • Ensureeffective and efficient leadership • Manage service delivery improvement • ManageHuman Resource • Financial management • Ensure effective and efficient assetmanagement.Enquiries: Mr Lesego Wolfe, tel. (053) 830-4902 or Mr Batsile Marekwa,tel. (053) 839-1795

The Northern Cape Provincial Government is an equal opportunity affirmativeaction employer. NB: Woman and people with disability are encouraged to apply.Applications must be submitted on a Z83 form, obtainable form any Public ServiceDepartment, and should be accompanied by certified copies of qualifications, IdentityDocument and comprehensive CV. Faxed applications will not be considered.Applications stating the relevant reference number must be hand deliver at: TheHead of Department: Department of Transport, Safety and Liaison, PO Box 1368,Kimberley 8300 or hand delivered at: The Head of Department: Department ofTransport, Safety and Liaison, Ocean Echo Building, 2 corner Pkakamile Mabijaand Lennox Streets, Kimberley for attention: Ms M Leburu.The successful candidates will have to undergo securityvetting. Candidates who have not been contacted within1 month of the closing date for applications must accept thatthey have been unsuccessful, since correspondence will be

conducted with short-listed candidates only.Closing date: 21 November 2014

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ONE suspect was arrested bythe Plooysburg police for themurder of Mohammed Spring-bok (29) that transpired onthe night of 26 October.

On the day of the arrest, thesuspect, Willem Springbok (26),was found hiding under acouch inside a Club 2000 houseby the Plooysburg policewhere he was apprehendedon 4 November.

He was reportedly investigat-ed for the murder after reportsthat he had been seen drinkingwith the deceased before gettinginto a fight with him on thenight of the murder.

“It is alleged the deceasedand the suspect were drinkingon a farm near Plooysburgon 26 October at approxima-tely 19:00 and they had anargument over a bottle ofwhisky.

“The suspect fatally woundedthe victim with a sharp objectin the neck and fled the scene,”stated Lt Sergio Kock of theSAPS Communications in areport.

The suspect appeared in theDouglas Magistrate’s Court onThursday, 6 November, and thecase was remanded for 25November for a formal bailapplication as the investigationcontinues.

Murder suspect appears in court

WILLEM SPRINGBOK (26). Photo: Supplied

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SENAMPI PHETANE (75) looks lovingly at herdaughter, Lorato (34), proudly sitting in her brand-newmobile recliner while being pushed by Tumelo Mpolo-keng, CEO of the John Taolo Gaetsewe DevelopmentalTrust.

Senampi will no longer be in a situation where shehas to pull her disabled daughter around on the floor.

Surrounded by admiring neighbours en personnel onthe day of the handover the family from Heuningvleinear Kuruman felt relieved that their pleas had notfallen on deaf ears. They approaced SABC’s TouchingLives in 2013, which in turn approached the trust forassistance.

The handover of the chair earlier this month on 4November was a tremendous help.

The trust reportedly helped Lorato by taking her tovarious physiotherapists and surgeons in Kurumanand Cape Town for advice and recommendations.

The trust heeded the call after they had seen thefamily’s plea for help on SABC’s Touching Lives in2013.

Lorato, who lives with her mother, said: “My motherhad to carry me using a blanket and it was becomingincreasingly difficult for her because of her age. Itpained me seeing my mother pulling me along and forthis reason I asked for help. I am very grateful to theJohn Taolo Gaetsewe Developmental Trust and I hopethey will continue doing the good they are known for.”

“We took it upon ourselves as the trust to assistLorato in any way possible. We’ve spent over R150 000in assisting her and I would like to thank my dedicatedstaff who played a big role in helping her thus far.This mobility recliner will help Lorato’s family tomove her around without pulling her with a blanketand we are grateful for having touched her heart,” saidTumelo Mpolokeng, the CEO of the John TaoloGaetsewe Developmental Trust.

Lorato’s dignity restored

THIS is howSenampiPhetane (75) used tomoveherdaughter, Lora­to (34), from one place to another. Photos: Supplied

LORATO PHETANE’S family is relieved after the John Tao­lo Development Trust gave her a new reclining wheel­chair. Behind her is CEO Tumelo Mpolokeng. On the farright is her mother, Senampi Phetane (75).

Did you lose valuables during thebank robbery at

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You are invited to contact Trudie Broekmann Attorneys to jointhe action to recover damages.

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Reference: SR01KUR

Field Sales Representative: KathuReporting to the Territory Sales Manager: Northern Cape, your key performance areas willinclude, but will not be limited to: ● achieving sales targets as per business plan ● implementing andincreasing awareness of the strategic focus drive initiatives ● achieving set volume and value targetson strategic focus brands, as well as “picture of success” ● increasing sales coverage by identifyingnew sales prospects, according to segmentation tool ● ensuring that the sales process is implementedsuccessfully (3As) ● optimising all resources to achieve sales targets (people, processes, time, tools,etc.) and resolve issues quickly ● achieving Cold and Ambient space targets by brand category● building effective working relationships with customers and relevant stakeholders to achieve results● complying with company values ● providing timeous feedback to the team and internal customers,for improvement on efficiency, competition activities or any urgent issue requiring quick solutionsand attention.

The successful candidate must preferably have the following qualification/experience/skills: ● Matric ● a tertiary qualification in Marketing/Sales will be advantageous ● a valid driver’slicence ● minimum 1 year’s sales/marketing experience ● strong numerical and business acumen● good communication skills ● willingness to travel and act independently ● willingness to work afterhours ● must be a self-starter/self-motivated and a team player.

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If you are interested and meet all the requirements, please register and apply via the Distell careerportal at www.distell.co.za or forward your CV and certified copies of your qualification/s to TalithaWeedall via email to tweedall@distell.co.za or fax: 086 765 7485 (Please state the reference numberof the position for which you are applying in all communications).

Closing date: 19 November 2014 at 17:00

Distell is committed to diversity within its workforce and encourages applications from allsuitably qualified persons.

If you have not heard from us within one month after the closing date, please assume that yourapplication was unsuccessful. We hereby thank you for applying.

www.distell.co.zaYour career is your greatest asset, people are ours

Distell Ltd, a leading producer of wines, spirits, cidersand flavoured alcoholic beverages of high quality, invites

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Department:Environmental AffairsREPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

environmental affairs

General NoticeNational Environmental Management:

Protected Areas Act, 57 of 2003Board of South African National Parks (SANParks)

Nominations for the Appointment of Suitable Personsas Members

In terms of section 59 of the Protected Areas Act, 57 of 2003, interested parties areinvited to nominate suitable persons to be appointed as members of the Board of theSouth African National Parks (SANParks).Nominations must be accompanied by an acceptance letter from the nominee as well asthe Curriculum Vitae of the person or persons being nominated. The nomination must,at a minimum, include the following: • The personal details including postal/residentialaddress and contact number • The nominee’s qualifications with reference to Section58 of the Act • The nominee’s qualifications and experience in the field of conservationspecifically as mentioned below • Other relevant information.General InformationThe nominated person must: • Be fit and proper to hold office as a member of the Board• Have appropriate qualifications and experience in conservation and related research/science fields and programmes • Other qualifications and/or experience in audit andrisk management would be an advantage.A person holding office as a member of Parliament, a provincial legislature or amunicipal council, or a person who has been removed from office in terms of Section65 of the Protected Areas Act, 57 of 2003, are disqualified from becoming or remaininga member of the Board.Nominations and a letter of acceptance of the nomination by the nominee must beforwarded as follows:• By Post: The Director-General: Environmental Affairs, for attention: Ms SibongiseniSangqu, Private Bag X447, Pretoria 0001

• By hand: The Office of the Director-General, Department of Environmental AffairsPretoria: 473 Steve Biko Road, Pretoria, for attention: Ms Sibongiseni SangquCape Town: Room 1506, 120 Plein Street (Parliament), for attention: Ms Beryl Batties

• By fax: (021) 462-0052• By e-mail: bbatties@environment.gov.zaEnquiries: Mrs B Batties, tel. (021) 469-4300/4306The closing date for nominations is 12:00 on Friday, 22 November 2014

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JABU MAHLANGU heeded the call tobecome an ambassador against substanceabuse.The retired Supersport player and Bafana

Bafana midfielder accompanied Kimberley’sown Jimmy Tau along with Fezile Makhan-ya during their visits to schools where theydiscouraged learners from substance abuse,gangsterism and to stay dedicated to theireducation.Mahlangu motivated learners at different

high schools in Kimberley by sharing hislifetime experience with them and theimportance of focusing on their studies inorder to make responsible choices in life.As most of the learners know about

Mahlangu’s challenges with alcohol, heemphasised the importance of saving andinvesting from an early stage.The learners at Vuyolwethu were eating

out of the soccer star’s hands as he promot-ed the MultiChoice Diski Challenge, atournament handing out free tickets to thegame for performing stunning dance moves.The bubbly player said to Express

Northern Cape how becoming successful atthe young age of 17 years had blinded himfrom responsibility.“Coming from a family familiar with

alcoholism, I did not see the differencebetween right and wrong.“I just went astray as I had the money to

spend on everything my heart desired.“Then came the huge blow of losing my

parents in a space of three years . . . thatwas a serious blow for me,” said Mahlangu.His opportune moment for the Multi-

Choice Diski Challenge, a tournamentwhich seeks to unearth and polish SouthAfrican football’s next “diamonds”, camewhilst the province was still basking in theglory of its latest diamond discovery,Rivaldo Coetzee.The Kakamas-born Coetzee recently

became the youngest player to represent thecountry at senior level when he made his

debut against Congo Brazzaville in the 2015Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers at just 18.Mahlangu highlighted that his role as an

ambassador came in handy to educate andguide young players like Coetzee in respon-sible financial decision-making and han-dling fame.Log onto the website and copy a few

dance moves that were displayed by someof the Vuyolwethu learners in Galeseweand see more pictures.

Soccer star takes on ambassador role

THE selfiemomentmade the students crazy. Photos: Boipelo Mere

“UNBELIEVABLE. I got free tickets from ce­lebrities just for dancing . . . wow.”

‘Coming from a family familiar with alcoholism, I did notsee the difference between right and wrong. I just wentastray as I had themoney to spend on everythingmy

heart desired.’

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THE Department ofHealth in the North-ern Cape again held asend-off ceremony for28 students who re-ceived bursaries tostudyMedicine inCu-ba.Ten of those stu-

dents will be in the 80Cuban Scholarshipwhile 18 will beplaced in the Expand-ed Cuban Pro-gramme.These students

were selected fromdisadvantaged com-munities based ontheir history of activecontribution to theircommunities andtheir potential to becaring doctors, aswell as their crea-tivity, initiative andcommitment to servethe poorest of thepoor upon complet-ing their studies inCuba.The Cuban pro-

gramme is as a resultof the exchangeagreement betweenSouth Africa and Cu-ba which started in1997 when the twocountries signed off abilateral agreement.

GoingtoCuba

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THE premier of the Northern Cape, SylviaLucas, on behalf of the provincial govern-ment has sent their sincerest condolencesto the family and friends of the twoemployees of the Abengoa Solar PlantProject after their tragic passing.

The two employees were reportedlyamongst the eight who were injured after acrawler crane had capsized during a freakstorm and had crushed three office contain-ers on 3 November.

According to the Department of Labour,it dispatched a team led by an occu-pational health and safety specialistinspector to investigate an incident at theKHI Solar One site 20 km outside Upington.

Six employees were injured and twofatalities reported.

Wishing the employee who is currentlystill in hospital a speedy recovery, Lucaspaid tribute and commended them in theirsterling work on the growth and develop-ment of that region.

“Their contribution and legacy on the

project will live long after the project hasbeen completed.

“Many will benefit from theirdedication and hard work and makingrenewable energy a reality for thepeople of the Northern Cape,” said thepremier.

“The team is currently at the sceneconducting the investigation in line withthe requirements of the OccupationalHealth and Safety Act (OHSA) 85 of 1993and its regulations and they hope to startcompiling their preliminary report at theend of this week,” said Masede Mosima,the assistant director: media monitoringand research, at the Department of Labour.

According to Mosima, the Department ofLabour conducted recent inspections on thesite from 22 to 23 October to ensure thesafety of employees and every person whomight be affected by the construction’sactivities. The Department of Labourfurther revealed that the findings of thereport would be forwarded to the NationalDirector of Public Prosecution to peruseand apply their mind once completed.

Labour probes crane incident

THE 24 strong SAPS Northern CapeProvincial Functional Fitness teammembers brought home 14 gold medals,six silver and four bronze medals fromthe national championships for Function-al Fitness in Bloemfontein.

The team comprised 24 members whocompeted against other provinces as wellas a team of the SAPS’s head office.

Const. Selogile Kwes was chosen torepresent the SAPS national team thatwill be participating against the SANDFnational team in 2015 while the NorthernCape coach, WO Cecil Visagie, wasselected to coach the SAPS national team.

The Northern Cape male relay teamalso took first place in the overall relayevent.

Functional Fitness is aimed at assistingpolice officials to develop and maintaintheir fitness and health, thus enablingand encouraging them to live healthylifestyles. Overall work performance isalso enhanced through good health andfitness.

SAPS fitness team brings home medals

THE Northern Cape SAPS Functional Fitness team members are from the left, front: Lt Col Chanel Immelman, Const. Mkhuseli Dayiya,Capt. Hilton Balie, Const. Selogile Kwes, Const. Mpho Moqhobai, Sgt Nkaelang Josop, Const. Ivy Modukwane and WO Cecil Visagie(coach); back: Const. Siviwe Zitumane, WO Cassius Rooibaaitjie, WO Isaac Saane, Const. Clement Phutiyaude, Sgt Loeto Leberegane,Sgt Molotlhangi Moraluki, Sgt Gregory Vis (team manager), WO Edward Chabeli and Const. Boitumelo Monchonyane. Photo: Supplied

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP is agruelling career path to follow inSouth Africa. Statistically, only3,6% of entrepreneurial venturessucceed.

Despite this daunting figure, it iswidely recognised that the develop-ment of small and medium-sizedenterprises (SMMEs) is essentialfor the economic growth of thecountry. For this reason, it iscrucial that government involvesitself at all levels in the support ofsmall businesses.

In support of Global Entrepre-neurship Week and to show itsbacking of entrepreneurs in theNorthern Cape, the Frances BaardDistrict Municipality (FBDM) willhost the Small Business Week(SBW) from 17 to 21 November.

This initiative has been hostedannually by the FBDM and variouspartners. This year’s summit hasthe following partners on board:The Sol Plaatje Local Municipality,the Dikgatlong Local Municipality,the Magareng Local Municipality,the Phokwane Local Municipality,the National Youth DevelopmentAgency (NYDA), the Small Enter-prise Finance Agency (SEFA), theIndustrial Development Corpora-tion (IDC) and Ethics South Africa.

The SBW 2014 will entail asummit of 300 local economicdevelopment stakeholders toestablish opportunities in the area,workshops across four localmunicipalities facilitating skillsdevelopment and a summary ofevents.

“Global Entrepreneurship Week

is the world’s largest celebration ofthe innovators and job creatorswho launch start-ups that bringideas to life, drive economic growthand expand human welfare,”according to the Ewing MarionKauffman Foundation.

“During one week each Novem-ber, thousands of events andcompetitions around the worldinspire millions to engage inentrepreneurial activity whileconnecting them to potentialcollaborators, mentors and eveninvestors. Global EntrepreneurshipWeek has expanded to more than150 countries. It has alreadyempowered roughly 25 millionpeople through 115 000 activities,and is supported by dozens ofworld leaders and a network of10 000 partner organisations,” thefoundation says in a press release.

The objectives of the SBW are tooffer assistance to start-up busi-nesses and place a focus on skillsdevelopment. It is intended thatthis will empower local SMMEsand entrepreneurs to engage ineconomic activities while enablingthem to identify and grasp opportu-nities and growing markets.

The aim is also to presentinvestment and business opportuni-ties to increase the participation oflocal entrepreneurs in the main-stream economy.

The SBW will offer networkingand collaboration opportunities.Small businesses should networkwith big businesses, developmentsupport institutions, academicinstitutions and financial institu-

tions.Through the SBW, the FBDM

hopes to execute its mandate topromote economic growth, identifyopportunities and leverage govern-ment funding and resources. Theoverarching aim is to establish anenvironment that fosters thecreation of employment andfacilitates the expansion of localvalue added by the private sector.

It is envisioned that the SBWwill lead to the development ofsustainable SMMEs, open newmarkets for these and existingSMMEs, facilitate the creation ofdynamic product services develop-ment and accelerate improvedaccess to information for entrepre-neurs and business in general.

The adoption and usage of thelatest SMME development modelsand innovations will be encour-aged, while links will be estab-lished between SMMEs, supportagencies and other economic roleplayers through networking.Importantly, entrepreneurs are tobe trained to increase theircapacity, enabling their success.

Within local municipalities, it isimperative that local economicdevelopment departments assist inthe creation, development andsupport of small businesses,educating and enabling them totake advantage of opportunities aspart of the government’s NationalDevelopment Plan.

The right level of support forsmall business, true economicdevelopment and growth will beseen across the country.

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THERE is a dream to start adance company in the NorthernCape.

This was revealed at theMayibuye Dance Academy by twoof its students who will beheading off to Johannesburg to bepart of the 2015 Moving intoDance Mophatong Institutionclass.

The two dance students,Nthabiseng Matsei (20) andTshepo Molusi (23), qualifiedduring the recent workshop tofurther their career in dance.

The Mayibuye Dance Academyis proud as its students continueto place the academy and theprovince on the map.

According to Lizelle Julie,senior dance specialist at theacademy, things are going verywell.

“This is the second site-specificworkshop with Moving into Dance

Mophatong in which they selectedtwo of our dancers to do trainingwith the company next year,” shesaid.

Both of the dancers aim to usethis opportunity to gain moreexperience and then to ploughback into their community bystarting the dance company.

Although they are excited, theyare aware that their contract isonly for two years.

“We are going to work hard sothat we can stay longer and learnenough to create jobs for localartists,” they said.

“We are not looking forward toleave the province with our talent.Yet there is no employment orsustainability for artists in ourprovince. We want to build astrong dance company right herein the Northern Cape.”

In terms of the support from alocal level, Letlhogonolo Nche saidthe Northern Cape was still acrawling baby in that regard.

Dancers dream big

THE three biggest achievers at theMayibuyeDanceAcademywere fromthe left Katlego Nche, Nthabiseng Matsei and Tshepo Molusi.

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TOM SAINTFIET, former Free StateStars coach, said he had not seen hisdismissal coming.The Belgian mentor was relieved of

his duties last Thursday following hisside’s 5-2 defeat at the hands of visitingPolokwane City at the Charles MopeliStadium, just a day before he wasshown the door.He had only been at the helm for 11

matches.However, Saintfiet said he had no

hard feelings against the Bethlehem-side. Instead he wished Stars the bestof luck this season and beyond.“Honestly, it never crossed my mind

that I would be without a job after theCity game. I thought we played ourbest attacking football this seasonduring the first 45 minutes. Unfortu-nately the match was not live ontelevision,” Saintfiet told Express.“We created a dozen clear-cut

chances in the first half, but at the endof the match the result was shocking.No disrespect to City, but I mean, ifyou lose 2-5 against City it is unaccept-able. It was disappointing to lose amatch in that fashion,” he said.The 41-year-old becomes the sixth

coach to lose his job in the PremierSoccer League (PSL) this term afterCavin Johnson (SuperSport United),Kosta Papic (Chippa United), CraigRosslee (AmaZulu), Boebie Solomons(Polokwane City) and Zeca Marques(Moroka Swallows, resigned).“Naturally, I’m sad to lose my job.

I’ve been with this club for four monthsand it has been my home. I have a goodworking relationship with the players,the technical team, the medical team andthe management. It is really sad to leavethem,” Saintfiet said.“I’m grateful for the opportunity I had

to coach this club, but now I have tomove on and focus on my future.“I’m convinced Stars will finish the

season among the top-eight teams. I wishthem all the best,” he said.Saintfiet had signed a three-year

contract with Stars, but he could noteven last six months in the hot seat.“When I joined the club we had agreed

to work together for three years, but Icannot change the management’s deci-sion.“My intention was to help the club to

end the season in a respectable position,”he explained.“I love working in South Africa, and

will consider any coaching opportunityin the PSL,” he added.Meanwhile, Rantsi Mokoena, Stars’

general manager, said Saintfiet had beenfired following a string of poor results.“We had a meeting with the coach and

both parties agreed that after a string ofpoor results it would be best for them topart ways in an effort to try and remedythe current situation.“We wish Tom Saintfiet everything of

the best in his future endeavours and wewish that things could have turned outdifferently, but such is the nature offootball,” said Mokoena.

“Kinnah Phiri will be the interimcoach until we make further announce-ments and the rest of the technical teamand playing personnel remains thesame,” he concluded.The post-Saintfiet era begins under

Phiri’s watch when Stars travel to theBidvest Stadium for a date with BidvestWits on Saturday, 22 November, at 20:15.Ea Lla Koto are 11th on the log having

collected 11 points after ten matches.They have won three matches, drawntwo and lost five of those encounters.Stars also lost to SuperSport United in

the opening round of the Telkom Knock-out Cup series last month.) For more sports stories, visit www.ex-press-news.co.za.

Saintfiet ‘did not seehis dismissal coming’

SACKED: Tom Saintfiet was served with a dismissal letter by Free State Stars follow­ing their 2­5 loss to Polokwane City last Wednesday. Photo: Supplied

THE Blue Label Telecoms T20 Proteascaptain, JP Duminy, says some key individ-ual players taking part in the One-DayInternational (ODI) series starting onFriday will take confidence from theirperformances in this series, while the newcaps will take a lot of learning back toSouth Africa.“Someone like Rilee (Rossouw) would

have taken a lot out of this series,” Duminysaid after the match.“In the one-day format he hasn’t really

taken opportunities to score big runs asyet, he will take a lot out of it. I think onthe whole, the guys who have come inwithout a lot of international cricketexperience now have a good feel of what itis about.“It’s (Australia) no better place to learn

your cricket from an international point ofview. Playing against Australia is always atough challenge, so there is a lot of experi-ence that they can gain from this.”It was a disappointing end to Duminy’s

first series as captain; however, much pridecan be taken from the way the team heldon to stretch the match to the last twoballs.“In an ideal world we would have liked

that but to defend as well as we did in thatmatch was a positive.”Duminy says Australia will take some

confidence and momentum going into theODI series starting in Perth on Friday, butthe return of the Proteas’ sextet of seniorplayers will be a good morale lift for thesquad.

Proteas learnfrom series

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SOUTH AFRICAN golfplayers Jason Smith and NJArnoldi combined for aninth-place finish in the 43rdJuan Carlos Tailhade CupTournament at the LosLagartos Country Club inPilar, Argentina, on Sunday.Arnoldi carded rounds of

71, 77 and 74 and closed witha three under par 68 for afinal total of 290. Smithopened with a two over 73,added rounds of 76 and 75and carded 73 in the finalround to add 297 to the team’stally.The South African duo was

joint fifth after an openinground 144, but slipped to jointtenth after a second-round153. They held on to tenthwith 149 in the third round

and the final-round 141 gavethem a final tally of 587.“We are disappointed, but

pleased that we managed toimprove,” Smith said. TheTuksSport Golf Academymember added that the weekhad been a frustrating one.“We flew in early to get

acclimatised, but it rainednon-stop for three days andwe barely got to play a fullpractice round before thetournament started.“NJ and I were both hitting

the ball incredibly well andwe didn’t miss many fair-ways, but we just couldn’t getany momentum going. Weboth struggled to read theseundulating greens; you couldhave a six-foot putt thatbreaks two ways and the

near-misses were mentallyvery exhausting.“In the third round, a

three-club wind gusted fromevery direction to make ourtask even more difficult, yetwe are both encouraged bythe fact that we improvedover the last two rounds.“We are both very positive

ahead of the ArgentineanAmateur this week.”The South African pair will

line up in the stroke-playqualifier for the sixth oldestamateur championship at thenearby Highland ParkCountry Club along with ahost of local nationals and 22international campaigners inthe Juan Carlos Tailhade CupTournament.– Supersport.com

South African golfduo placed in top 10