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TEL: 053 - 831-2331 WEDNESDAY 29 MAY 2013 WWW.EXPRESS-NEWS.CO.ZA FREE Northern Cape Tel. 053 831 2331 Fax 053 831 2330 Johan Rossouw Boipelo Mere Sales Manager Editor PO Box 1583 Kimberley 8300 Northern Cape } Boipelo Mere SYLVIA KOK (20), the mother of baby boy Kutl- wano (one year and four months) who passed away during a power outage on Sunday, blames the Sol Plaatje Municipality for her baby’s death. She thought that she should approach the media to plead with the municipali- ty to stop the power outages as her son depended on an oxygen machine. “I should have gone through you first to ask for help. My son was born with a chronic lung disease and depended on the oxygen machine to live. We received the machine from the Department of Health and two gas bottles, which usually only last for three days,” she said. Sylvia said Kutlwano was discharged from hospital on Saturday after being hospitalised for three months. “This problem of electrici- ty comes a long way, but he could at least survive for an hour during outages while we waited for an ambulance. After his arrival on Satur- day, he was playing but we could see that he needed more attention than before,” said the distraught mother. She added that everyone in her neighbourhood knew about her son’s condition, including the ward council- lor. “I even rushed to munici- pal workers when I saw them working on a power line begging them not to risk my child’s life. The saddest part is that we have been avoiding this kind of situation by paying our municipal bills, even though we are all unemployed,” she said. In response to whether they had approached their ward councillor, who stays near to them, about their situation, Violet Kok, the 54-year-old granny, respond- ed that their councillor, Nombulelo Modise, was never home. “I have known her as a supportive and understand- ing person but since she became councillor she is never home, that is why we never have a platform to address our situation,” she said sadly. “We all started panicking this time and tried resusci- tating him with his other oxygen pumps. There was a moment when he passed out and then came to, but he later passed away due to a lack of oxygen. I blame the municipality because they have always risked my son’s life,” said Sylvia. “We are now in a situa- tion where we do not know where to go as we do not have the money to bury my grandson. I do not even know whether my insurance policy will be assisting me as I only added him two months ago,” revealed Violet. Attempts to get comment from Sello Matsie of the Sol Plaatje Municipality in time failed as it was reported that he was not available. The enquiry was sent to Thoko Nkosi, who promised she forwarded it to Matsie. Family loses little one Mom blames outage THE 1-year-old baby boy Kutlwano Kok from Club 2000 passed away due to a lack of oxygen. His mother, Sylvia, and his grandmother Violet Kok sat in front of the oxygen machine that could not save Kutlwano due to a power outage on Sunday afternoon.

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TEL: 053 ­ 831­2331 WEDNESDAY 29 MAY 2013 WWW.EXPRESS­NEWS.CO.ZA FREE

Northern Cape

Tel. 053 831 2331Fax 053 831 2330

Johan Rossouw

Boipelo Mere

Sales Manager

EditorPO Box 1583Kimberley 8300

Northern Cape

} Boipelo Mere

SYLVIA KOK (20), themother of baby boy Kutl-wano (one year and fourmonths) who passed awayduring a power outage onSunday, blames the SolPlaatje Municipality for herbaby’s death.

She thought that sheshould approach the mediato plead with the municipali-ty to stop the power outagesas her son depended on anoxygen machine.

“I should have gonethrough you first to ask forhelp. My son was born witha chronic lung disease anddepended on the oxygenmachine to live. We receivedthe machine from theDepartment of Health andtwo gas bottles, whichusually only last for threedays,” she said.

Sylvia said Kutlwano wasdischarged from hospital onSaturday after beinghospitalised for threemonths.

“This problem of electrici-ty comes a long way, but hecould at least survive for anhour during outages whilewe waited for an ambulance.After his arrival on Satur-day, he was playing but wecould see that he neededmore attention than before,”said the distraught mother.

She added that everyonein her neighbourhood knewabout her son’s condition,including the ward council-lor.

“I even rushed to munici-pal workers when I sawthem working on a powerline begging them not torisk my child’s life. The

saddest part is that we havebeen avoiding this kind ofsituation by paying ourmunicipal bills, even thoughwe are all unemployed,” shesaid.

In response to whetherthey had approached theirward councillor, who staysnear to them, about theirsituation, Violet Kok, the54-year-old granny, respond-ed that their councillor,Nombulelo Modise, wasnever home.

“I have known her as asupportive and understand-ing person but since shebecame councillor she isnever home, that is why wenever have a platform toaddress our situation,” shesaid sadly.

“We all started panickingthis time and tried resusci-tating him with his otheroxygen pumps. There was amoment when he passed outand then came to, but helater passed away due to alack of oxygen. I blame themunicipality because theyhave always risked my son’slife,” said Sylvia.

“We are now in a situa-tion where we do not knowwhere to go as we do nothave the money to bury mygrandson. I do not evenknow whether my insurancepolicy will be assisting meas I only added him twomonths ago,” revealedViolet.

Attempts to get commentfrom Sello Matsie of the SolPlaatje Municipality in timefailed as it was reported thathe was not available. Theenquiry was sent to ThokoNkosi, who promised sheforwarded it to Matsie.

Family loses little oneMom blames outage

THE 1­year­old baby boy Kutlwano Kok from Club 2000 passed away due to a lack of oxygen. His mother, Sylvia,and his grandmother Violet Kok sat in front of the oxygen machine that could not save Kutlwano due to a poweroutage on Sunday afternoon.

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CULTURAL PRIDE: These women were spotted by Northern Cape Express in their excep­tional eye­catching traditional outfits during the funeral of the latemayor of the JoeMoro­long Municipality, Esther Molete, in Kuruman. Wanda Oaths (middle) and her two daugh­ters Tsholo Oaths (right) and Susan Kapeko, revealed that these were their Herero tradi­tional outfits that they usually wear to functions and funerals. The outfits were designedby Mrs Chimbabbi from Botswana. Several mourners also asked the women to pose forthem. Photo: Boipelo Mere

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RECENTLY, about 200 learnersfrom various high schools inthe John Taolo GaetseweDistrict visited the Sishen Minecareer stall at the Career Expoat the Kathu High School.

Gr. 12 learners were excitedto learn about careers in themining sector.

The five-day Career Expo wasorganised by the Department ofEducation and Assmang IronOre. The Department of Labourwas also involved in thisproject.

Companies that offer finan-cial assistance to learnersexhibited at the expo.

“Most of the learners whovisited the Kumba stall lastyear applied for learnerships atSishen, which indicates that thelearners get important informa-tion at this exhibition and itenables them to make correctdecisions,” said Frieda Nieu-wenhuis, human resourcedevelopment officer at SishenTraining.

Some of the companies thatexhibited at the expo are

Kumba Iron Ore, the Depart-ment of Education, the North-ern Cape Treasury and theSouth African Air Force.

“This exhibition has shownme that there are manydifferent careers that one canfollow in mining. I wanted tobecome a beauty technologist,but I realised that mining offersso many different opportuni-ties,” said Marlene Barnett, agr. 12 learner at the LesediHigh School in Batlharos.

Expo exposes learners to careers

ROCHELLE VAN WYK, one of the plant learnerships at the SishenMine, speaking to one of the learners at the expo. Photos: Supplied

FRIEDA NIEUWENHUIS, human resourcedevelopment officer at the Sishen Mine in­teracting with a learner.

‘This exhibition hasshown me that thereare many differentcareers that one canfollow in mining,’ –Marlene Barnett, agr. 12 learner at Le­sedi High

) YOUmust be 16 years or older on1 July to register.) For the regional competitionsin Bloemfontein, Welkom, Kim-berley, Kroonstad, Kuruman andBethlehem you can sing any song.

However, the song has to be con-temporary music (no rappers orhip-hop artists).) You are allowed to accompanyyourself or use a backtrack.) The competition is for soloistsonly.) You must supply your ownsoundtracks and other equipmentfor the regional auditionsyourself.) Spontaan will supply the soundequipment for the final.) The winner of each regionalaudition will be announced im-mediately after the audition.

) Judges reserve the right not tochoose a regional winner.) Should you be chosen as a re-gional finalist, you must preparefive songs for the final held inBloemfontein at the Vryfestival.) Finalists must supply their ownbacktracks or accompaniment forthe final.) The final is onSaturday, 13July,in Bloemfontein and if you are a fi-nalist you must organise yourown transport and your own ac-commodation if you are a finalistfrom outside Bloemfontein.) Auditionswill be held in Bloem-fontein, Kimberley, Welkom, Beth-lehem and Kuruman.) No pre-registration is required.) Simply arrive at the audition,pay R20 and register there.

Rules to compete

THE following prizes can be wonin this year’s Spontaan:

SpecSavers: Eight pairs of In-finity sunglasses andeight vouch-ers worth R250 each.

The total value is R5 200.Z PR Communications and

Public Relations Consultants:A publicity and marketing con-tract valued at R5 000 for each fi-nalist, including a consultationsession with the Z PR team, a pro-fessional CV, the design of a CDcover and business cards, the de-sign and writing of a professionalprofile, a Facebook profile andfive press releases.

Total value for all of the finalistsis R40 000.

PwC: For the winner R1 000 incash, runner up: R700 in cash andthird place: R300 in cash. A totalof R2 000.

Atlantis Guest House: Accom-modation to the value of R4 100.The winner, runner-up and thirdplace will each receive threenights’ accommodation for twopeople including breakfast.

PCB Productions: A photoshoot for the winner, runner-upand third place valued at R2 100.

Absa: A R500 hamper for eachfinalist.

Prizes up for grabs

THE Express Northern Cape and Noord-kaap newspapers Spontaan auditions willtake place on 21 June at 14:00 in the Dia-mond Pavilion Mall.

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Only candidates who meet the stated requirements will be considered.APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTERTHE CLOSING DATEWILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

How to apply:Interested applicants can forward an abridged CV to:

[email protected] or fax: 086 236 1188.The onus is on you to ensure that the reference

number is reflected on your application.Closing date: 14 June 2013.

If you have not been contacted within 30 days after theclosing date, kindly deem your application as unsuccessful.

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Exciting Career OpportunityKuruman

United Manganese of Kalahari (Pty) Ltd (UMK), a leading empowerment company intent onsustainable mining and socio-economic development, seeks a specialist to join its fast growingmanganese mine.UMK has been awarded aMining Right over 15 000 ha of land to the north of a dynamic Kuruman.Why not become part of the team that plans to mine an output of between 1,5 million and2 million tonnes of manganese each year?With a life of mine in excess of 30 years, this well-poised company will be able to unlock yourtalents.

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The incumbent will be responsible for executing maintenance activities within the EngineeringMaintenance section.Responsibilities: • Maintaining conveyors, crushers, vibrating screens and feeders and slurrypumps • Performing any other reasonable ad hoc duties as and when requested from time totime • Adhering to SHEQ and legal standards and procedures within the relevant section andassisting line management in the maintenance and improvement thereof • Managing spares andperforming cleaning and good housekeeping duties in the department • Conducting root causeanalysis, identifying corrective action, implementing corrective action within span of control andreporting appropriate corrective and/or improvement actions • Managing the performance of thework team to achieve specific asset care objectives, including effective communication of jobstatus and team needs • Operating and maintaining fixed and mobile maintenance equipmentand tools, according to procedures and standards • Applicants for this position must be preparedto work shifts, overtime and be on standby as and when required.Minimum requirements: • Grade 12/Matric • Trade certificate as Fitter andTurner • A minimum ofNTC2 • Three to five years’ relevant post-qualifying operational experience in plant maintenance• A high sense of responsibility • A valid Code B/EB driver’s licence • A certificate in BasicRigging will be an added advantage • System orientated (procedures, etc.) • Fit and healthy –prepared to undergo physical examination by medical practitioner.Key attributes (amongst others): • Ability to function within a team environment • Ability to workunder pressure and be independent • System knowledge and relevant policies and procedures• Planning and organising skills • Interpersonal skills • SHEQ knowledge • Administration skills• Statutory knowledge of relevant legislation.

Please note that the reference MUST be quoted on your application.Please note the following: • Successful candidates will be required to provide a valid medicalcertificate and may be required to undergo certain medical assessments • Psychometric andother assessments may be used as part of the selection process • Verification of all credentialsmay be done • Must be in possession of a valid driver’s licence.

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It’s Lucas – finally}Andre Botha and Lecre-cia Prins

AND now there is one.After more than a year

where the Northern Cape hada premier and an acting pre-mier, and even at one stage apremier and two acting pre-miers, Sylvia Lucas has finallybeen sworn in as permanentpremier.

In contrast to the pomp andceremony thatwas to seeming-ly accompany her originalswearing in which was thenpostponed,Lucaswas sworn inlast Thursday with little fan-fare during a legislature sit-ting.

“It has been an interestingjourney to get to this point,”Boeboe van Wyk, speaker ofthe Northern Cape Legisla-ture, said in wishing Lucaswell in her new role.

In a short speech, Lucasthanked everyone who hadsupported her “including op-position parties who will stillcontinue to support me”, shesaid.

In February last year,former premier Hazel Jenkinscollapsed while giving herState of the Province Addressfollowing a brain aneurism

and great uncertainty existedsince then as to whether shewould be able to continue withher duties.

After it became clear thatJenkins would be unable toresume her duties, moremonths of uncertainty fol-lowed with the ANC delayingin naming her successor.

After the ANC eventuallyannounced Lucas as the pre-mier-in-waiting, oppositionparties again put a spanner inthe works by refusing to sup-port a motion that would seeJenkins removed as premier.

The parties said the correctprocedures were not followed

in removing Jenkins.Support from the opposition

bencheswasvital as the lawre-quired a two-thirds majorityfor the motion to be passed.

This led toJenkins’s remain-ing premier while Lucas wassworn in as acting premier.

Jenkins eventually resignedfrom her position which thencleared theway for Lucas to of-ficially become premier.

Lucas will deliver her ac-ceptance speech tomorrow.

In the meantime, Mac Jack,ANC chairperson in the Pixleyka Seme District, has replacedJenkins as amemberof the leg-islature.

IN WITH THE NEW: Sylvia Lucas (left) has been sworn inas Northern Cape premier following Hazel Jenkins’s resig­nation. With Lucas is the Northern Cape judge president,Judge Frans Kgomo, who performed the swearing­in cere­mony. Photo: Emile Hendricks

FURIOUS residents of Club 2000 took to the streets, protesting against poor service deliv­ery. Photo: Boipelo Mere

Furore about poor services}Boipelo Mere

“CLUB 2000 is a stinkingzone. We pay for services,which include sewerage, butthe drains are still a night-mare. The municipality doesnot seem to care to find a solu-tion for these blocked drains,”said Tsile Pharasi, communityleader of a concerned group inward 17 and 31.

Pharasi emphasised thiswhilst addressing and readingtheir memorandum contain-ing their grievances to theward 17 councillor, NombuleloModise, during their proteston Monday morning.

The residents of Club 2000and Soul City took to thestreets, burning tyres andblockading Nobengula Roadwith rocks in protest of servicedelivery.

They accused Modise of ne-potism and dividing the wardbyplotting and threatening vo-cal residents.

“The BEC of the ANC, wardcommittee and the councillorherself are fighting one anoth-er. How and when will theysolve our problems? The coun-cillor never responds or at-tends meetings. She is alwaystoo busy attending councilmeetings without giving feed-back,” said an angry youth.

The protesters also threat-ened to remove the tent of achurch that the councillor at-tends, claiming that the pieceof land itwasbuilt on,hadbeen

promised for building shacks.Club 2000 is divided into two

wards, ward 17 and 31. Theward 31 residents also joinedin the protest as theywere alsoaffected by the same issues.

Roads in Phidisanang andTebogo Kokwere also blockad-ed, where the protestors de-manded Eskom electricity.

“We are tired of our elderlyalways queuing at the munici-pal offices. We want to pay SolPlaatje for our services andbuy electricity straight fromEskom. They block your elec-tricity, you pay and make anarrangement today, thenwhenyou go to buy next week, theelectricity is blocked again,”said Anna Khunwana.

“It is strange how our lead-ers forget us when they areelected. The ward 31 council-lor, Moses Nhlapho, is servinghis second term as councillorand is serving as a member ofthe mayoral committee at theFrances Baard District Munic-ipality, but he has not im-proved our lives. We are gladthat ward 31 is in solidarity,”said Pharasi.

“The crime rate is high andourward isnotorious for beingthe capital of crime. Also chil-dren are always receiving TBand asthma treatment due tothe poor drainage system andblocked drains. When it rains,2000 is a no-go area for taxisand cars,” said BonanangMpolokeng.

She even lashed out at

Modise asking her to admit ifshe was unable to solve theproblems in her ward.

“During her election cam-paign she promised us that shewould personally solve ourproblems, she and the wardcommittee.

“Now that they are all com-fortable and earning their paythey forget about us and oursuffering. She must tell us ifthe seat is too hot for her tohandle,” said a furious womanfrom the crowd.

“We in Edward Moeng can-not even open our doors orwindows.Lastweekmydaugh-ter had to go to the doctor fordiarrhoea and constant head-aches. The next evening myfive-year-old fell into a ditch,”shouted an angry mother.

Modise accused Pharasi andhis group of plotting againsther.

She refuted the claims thatshe had been dividing thebranch and that she had allo-cated her church a stand.

“This is more than a servicedelivery protest.

“The church that you are re-ferring to applied for thatstand in 2008. Councillors sentall requests, enquiries andproblems to the municipalmanager’s office and have totherefore wait for a response,”she added.

The community membershave given the councillor untilFriday to respond to theirgrievances.

Jesus came to reconcile us with God} Dr Thapelo Thipe

THERE are set principles offaith for the church of JesusChrist. TheLord JesusChristgave the church only onecommandment namely tolove one another as Christloved the church. The princi-ples of faith contained in theHoly Scriptures are sacro-sanct never to be violated.

The principles were taughtby the Lord Jesus Christ andgiven to the first apostles aslegacy to pass on to the nextgeneration in the church.

The principles by virtue ofthe aid of the Holy Spirit op-erating among the apostlesare contained in the New Tes-tament of the Bible. Theseprinciples are passed fromone generation to the nextgeneration of believers byword of mouth and Scrip-tures in the church.

The Word of God and theHoly Spirit are two greatagents that hold the churchtogether. The churchwithout

the sound doctrine of theWord of God is nothing but asynagogue of Satan.

The apostle Paul said toTimothy: “Hold fast the pat-tern of soundwordswhich youhave heard from me in faithand love which are in ChristJesus. 2 Timothy 1:3. Thechurch was commended tothe Word of God for doctrine.The Lord Jesus Christ as theHead of the church is the trueRole Model to all his follow-ers in particular the churchleadership.

During his earthly minis-try he carried the impeccable

character of God.He was the embodiment of

God in character and speech.He was God incarnate.

He carried the power ofGod operating in awesomemiracles of supernatural pro-portions.

Jesus raised the dead,made the blind see, the deafhear and the lepers weremade whole.

Nowhere in the Gospel didhe demand any money fromanyone of those who benefit-ted from the power of God Je-sus displayed.

To almost everyone hewould say, “Your faith hashealed you, go and sin nomore.” Jesus Christwasmoreconcerned about the godlylifestyle of the individualmore than the miracles Heperformed.

Jesus Christ had not cometo perform miracles but toreconcile man to God. Noneof what we see in the move-ment of apostasy is near towhat Jesus did.

DR THAPELO THIPE

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