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} Tladi Moloi

“I WANT to kill myself before my wildgrandchild rapes me. He is now behavinglikemy husband. He has beatenme severaltimes and the police said they could not ar-rest him because he was under age,” saidtheheartbrokenEmilyMotloungwhohailsfromExtention 8 inBohlokong,Bethlehem.Motloung talked to Express Eastern Free

State during an exclusive interview afterthe Ward 19 community meeting whichwas held at the sports grounds near the

ferent story with Motloung and NtswakiMphuthi (33) of Phase 7 who want BonganeMaseko (17) and Geelbooi Moloi (17) in jail.They both said Bongane and Geelbooi, who

are friends in crime, havemade them hate lifebecause they are dangerous criminals.According to the women the duo recently

stole a car engine and when they told them totake it back they wanted to stab them.Motloung said Maseko’s mother died a few

years ago and he was now living with her.“He has beaten me several times and I don’t

knowwhat to do now. I suspect

ko used something to cover his face with andshe did not know why he did that.Mphuthi is also a woman who lives in fear,

because her cousin’s child is a criminal.“He smokes dagga and glue. I have tried on

several occasions to talk to him, but he saidI should stay away from him before he killsme. I just need help, nothing else,” she said.Mphuthi said the father of the child had al-

so tried to intervene, but he had also beenbeaten by his own flesh and blood.Mafube Mofokeng, the ward

councillor, said themeetingwasaimed at talking about crime inthe location.He said the premier of the

Free State, Ace Magashule,has urged them to work withthe community to make surethat they reduced the level

was held at the sports grounds near thenew Bohlokong Hall. The meetingwas aimed at discussing crime inthat area andothermatters that in-volved the community.It is every guardian or par-

ent’s wish to see their childrenliving a good life, but it is a dif-

knowwhat to do now. I suspectthat he is using drugs.When

I talk to him he shouts atmeandone timehewant-ed to stab me because Itold him not to steal,”she said.

Motloung said Mase-

councillor, said themeetingwasaimed at talking about crime inthe location.


‘My grandchild is a criminal’Two women live in fear because of outofcontrol boys

NTSWAKI MPHUTHI says her cousin’s child is a wild criminal. EMILY MOTLOUNG says her grandchild is making her life a living hell. Photos: Tladi Moloi

of crime in the province.“You were part of the meeting and you

saw some young people confessing thatthey had been in crime for a long time.However,wearehappy that theyhave apol-ogised to the communityand theyhavealsopromised to workwith us to reduce the lev-el of crime,” he said.

Sgt Mmako Mophiring, commu-nication spokesperson, said the

Child Justice Act stated thatunder-aged children shouldnot be detained in police

He, however, said insuch a situation the De-partment of Justice

would normally guidethemonwhat shouldhap-

Mphuthi said the father of the child had al-so tried to intervene, but he had also beenbeaten by his own flesh and blood.Mafube Mofokeng, the ward

councillor, said themeetingwasaimed at talking about crime inthe location.He said the premier of the


Sgt Mmako Mophiring, commu-nication spokesperson, said the

Child Justice Act stated thatunder-aged children shouldnot be detained in policecells.

He, however, said insuch a situation the De-partment of Justice

would normally guidethemonwhat shouldhap-pen.

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NELSON MANDELA, the former South African presi-dent, is turning 95 tomorrow and Express Eastern FreeState visited different schools to find out if these young-sters knew Madiba.

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PUSELETSO MOFOKENG (6) ofthe ABC Day-Care Centre: “I knowNtate Mandela. I saw him on tele-vision one day. He was in hospitalwhen they showed him becausehe is ill. I wish him a happy birth-day.”

NICO MANGANGI (6) of the ABCDay-Care Centre: “I know NtateMandela. I saw him in South Afri-ca. It was a long time ago. He waswalking with other people.”

MAMELLO MOKOENA (6) of theABC Day-Care Centre: “I knowhim. I saw him on television. He isill at the moment. He has lungproblems, my mother told me. Iwish him a happy birthday.”

TLHALEFO MABASO (6) of the Le-seding Pre-School and Crèche:“My mother taught me aboutGrandfatherMandela. I have neverseen him and I want to see him.”

SANELE NGCUBUKA (5) of the Le-seding Pre-School and Crèche: “IknowNtateMandela. I sawhimontelevision when he was walkingwith other people.”

HLOHONOLOFATSOMOSEA (5) ofthe Leseding Pre-School andCrèche: “I know him. I saw him ontelevision. Hewas reading a paper.I know it is his birthday tomorrowand he is turning six.”

KARABO MOFOKENG (7) of theThabang Primary School: “I sawNtate Mandela on television. Hewas talking on the news. I want tosee him because I love him. I knowit is his birthday tomorrow, but Ican’t remember his age.”

TLOTLISO TAMASANE (5) of theLittle Soldier Day-Care Centre: “IsawNtateMandela on television.”

TLOTLO TAMASANE (8) of theGraanveld Primary School: “Iknow he is turning 95 tomorrowand I wish him a happy birthday.I sawhimonceonTVwhenhewasin hospital. He was ill, but I do notknow what the problem was.”

NTLAFATSO NOE (8) of theBohlokong Primary School: “I sawNtate Mandela when he spoke ontelevision. I saw him on Saturday.I don’t know how old he is.”

‘I knowNtateMandela. I sawhimon television one day. Hewas in hos-pitalwhen they showedhimbecausehe is sicknow. Iwishhimahappybirthday,’ – PuseletsoMofokeng

APP Y birthday, Madiba

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} Tladi Moloi

TATEMAKGOE, the Free State MEC for Ed-ucation, said a whopping R100 000 would bemade available from his department as a re-ward for black gr. 12 leaners who obtained100% in Mathematics.Makgoe said the price still stood and it

would be shared by those who managed toreach the targeted percentage.“If it is obtained by one learner only he or

she will win the prize,” he said.Makgoe said he had wanted to achieve 75%

inMathematics and added that thatwas possi-ble through hard work.He pointed out cash would not form part of

the bursary, but would be a reward.“I am going to fundraise that amount. That

is achievable and learners from anywhere inthe Free State, including Qwaqwa, can claimthe prize,” he said.The MEC spoke at the recent Investec

Qwaqwa Promaths Awards Ceremony whichwasheld at theBeaconHighSchool inPhutha-ditjhaba, Qwaqwa.He said last year the Thabo Mofutsanyana

District had been the best region in Account-ing and Mathematics and he was adamantthey could defend that.“In 2009 our performance in Mathematics

was in the 40%and last yearwemoved to 64%.I have checked theWestern Cape and they areat 71% and if we can work harder, we’llachieve good results,” he said.With the gr. 12 final examination coming up

in four months, the optimistic MEC made itclear that he wanted his province to top theother provinces with the 2013 matric results.The MEC said the class of 2012 was the bestclass ever in the Free State and he believedthat this year theywould produce good resultsthat would push them to number one.“We are going to beat theWestern Cape and

Gauteng. I want to beat the Western Cape inparticular. Black teachers, we are dependingon you. Stop feeling sorry for yourselves and

start taking charge so that we can make a dif-ference.”Makgoe said for the first time in the history

of education they had 12 black schools that

had received a 100% past rate last year.He said when he had become theMEC there

had been a school that had obtained 20%. Hesaid last year that same school had celebrated

their first 100%“Our extra classes are focusing on Mathe-

matics, Science and Accounting and learnersare reaping the rewards,” he said.

Earn when you learnDepartment makes funds available for matrics who get 100%

TATE MAKGOE, the Free State MEC for Education. Photo: Tladi Moloi


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ON 13 September 1963, the Golden GateHighlands National Park (GGHNP) wasofficially proclaimed by the government asa national park and 2013 marks 50 yearssince that proclamation.The park was named GGHNP after the

brilliant shades of gold cast by the sun onthe park’s sandstone cliffs, especially theimposing Brandwag Buttress, keeping vigilover the main rest camp, and is situatedclose to the small, yet famous town of theFree State, Clarens (about 20 km).Since its proclamation the GGHNP has

seen many phenomenal changes that makeit what it is today.The park boasts amongst others the

Golden Gate Hotel and Chalets, GlenReenen, Basotho Cultural Village and themagnificent Highlands Mountain Retreatwhich is situated 2 200 m above sea level.To celebrate this gigantic milestone,

South African National Parks (SANParks)is offering a whopping 50% discount to allits customers on all new accommodationbookings in the GGHNP.The special, which runs from 1 July to

30 September, is an opportunity not to bemissed as it offers tourists an opportunityto spend time in what is known as thejewel of the Free State at an incredible low

price.The following terms and conditions

apply:50% discount on all accommodation and

camping at the Basotho Cultural Village,Glen Reenen, Golden Gate Hotel andChalets and Highlands Mountain Retreat.New reservations public only (not traveltrade).Available through all public channels

(web, reservation offices and at receptiondesks in Golden Gate).Period of stay: Monday, 1 July, to

Monday, 30 September.Period for bookings to be made: Monday,

1 July, to Monday, 30 September.Excludes 9 and 10 August (Women’s Day

long weekend) and 20-23 September(Heritage Day long weekend).No discounts on conservation fees, wild

card purchases, activities or meals exclud-ed from accommodation rates, 1% commu-nity levy will apply on discounted reserva-tion cost.Subject to standard deposit, modification

and cancellation policies applicable to thebooking channel used.For more information call the central

reservation on 012-428-9111 or Golden Gateon 058-255-1000.

Park celebrates 50years with discount THE police in Bloemfontein are looking for two

men who have been on the run for years. Thefirst one is a 52-year-old man who is wanted inconnectionwith fraud thatwas reported at vari-ous police stations around South Africa.Sabata James Ramalitse from Phutha-

ditjhaba, Qwaqwa, is linked to about 15 cases offraud amounting to R500 000.Hewas last seen in Bethlehemand is believed

to be somewhere in Gauteng at the moment.The second one is Eugene Ngezi (31) from

Bloemfontein. He is wanted in connection withan armed robbery incident at the casino in Blo-emfontein in November 2010. He might be inPort Elizabeth, East London or Gauteng at themoment.Anyone who might have information about

their whereabouts is asked to call Capt. Phume-lelo Mke on 082-979-8620 or 076-778-6440 or WOMedupi Monareng on 071-481-2513. Both are sta-tioned at the Directorate for Priority Crime In-vestigation at the provincial office in Bloemfon-tein.

Police looking for suspects


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Contact the Free State Regional Office on 051 411 1450/1 to make an appointment.

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EXPRESS’S Spontaan finalist, Riette van der Watt (left), poses with Charlize Berg, Spon-taan finals master of ceremonies at the Vryfestival’s Blêrkas on Saturday. Photo: Jens Friis

CHRISTIAANVANZYL (middle), aVrystaat andMaluti finalist,walkedawaywith the crownof the 2013Spontaanwinner after beatingoff tough competition fromsevenother finalists.The competition, which is presented by Volksblad’s local newspapers across South Afri-ca’s central region, also saw Vista finalist Eben von Gericke (left) and Bloemnuus finalistChris Pretorius (right) achieve third and second place respectively.

Photo: Marguerite Vermeulen

Winners of Spontaan competition


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PLAATJIE MOKOENA has a passionfor boxing and he is living his dream.He has recently qualified as a national

referee in boxing and he said he waseyeing the international badge.This hard-working and dedicated man

has been elected as an additionalmember in the South African NationalBoxing Organisation (SANABO) Refereesand Judges Commission.He told Express Eastern Free State that

he was delighted to be part of thecommission and added that it wouldopen his door in the boxing fraternity.Mokoena, who is also the president of

the Thabo Mofutsanyana Boxing Associa-tion, said: “Boxing is one of the bestsports and I would love to see moreyoungsters joining it”.The man who hails from Bohlokong

near Bethlehem, joined boxing in 1982when he was 11 years old. Since then he

has never looked back. He hung up hisgloves in 1998 before he consideredattending referee and judging courses.“It was not easy to make that decision,

but in life there is a time for everything.I am happy that today I am one of thethree referees that we have in the FreeState and that shows we still need otherpeople to join,” he said.When asked why only three referees,

Mokoena said many people dropped outalong the way because it was a processto get to that stage.It takes commitment and passion for

one to get there because you don’t evenget paid.Mokoena has won District Official of

the Year for four years consecutivelysince 2009.In 2011 he scooped the Best Official

Award at the National Championshipbefore his recent award of 2012, theProvincial Referee and Judge of theYear.

Mokoena isliving his dream

PLAATJIEMOKOENA pictured in a boxing ring during one of the games that he offici-ated. Photo: Tladi Moloi

IT was in 1993 that I fell in love withsoccer. It was when I watched QwaqwaStars against Kaizer Chiefs in the CharlesMopeli Stadium – and since then footballhas became my wife. Very funny, mymarriage came at the age of nine.Since then, I have started familiarising

myself with many things in the footballfraternity. I realised then that competi-tions such as the World Cup, African Cupof Nations, Confederations Cup and othercup tournaments were important.But, when coming to the promotional

leagues, play-offs are very important aswell because they are the final examina-tions going through to the next class. So,a place where a competition of thatmagnitude should be organised.I was very disappointed with the way

things were organised at the MantsopaLocal Municipality during the localFootball Association play-offs. The gamestook place at the so-called Arthur PitsoStadium which looked like an open pieceof ground. It was only the grand stand thatgave it a stadium feel.Who is Arthur Pitso? He would not like

to know that the stadium has been namedafter him if he can see it now. The grassis gone, there are no dressing rooms andtoilets. The facilities are there, but havebeen vandalised.It shows that the municipality does not

maintain the stadium. I think the lessersaid about the maintenance the betterbecause I don’t even think they stillremember that there is a stadium there.I wonder if the chairperson of the LFA

had a chance to visit the stadium beforethe games.Were they happy about it? Was there no

alternative stadium?I am hoping to get answers. It is time

that we take soccer at grass roots levelvery seriously.If you go to countries like Brazil, China,

Germany and others you will never seefootball players playing on a barren piece

of ground.They play in stadiums with grass.I know we might not have that privilege,

but let’s take better care of the little wehave.My humble plea to the municipalities is

this: Could you please get people to waterthe grass and look after the stadium?Let us maintain them now. We know

that maybe you are worried that if you dosome comrades would not get tenders togive them a kick-start, but please help us.For now that is all I can say because of

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THE dressing rooms at the stadium are adisgrace. Photo: Tladi Moloi

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RHINO FC and United Wanderershave graduated to the SAB RegionalLeague.The two teams from Bethlehem

and Petrus Steyn registered theirname in the Thabo MofutsanyanaRegional League after they hadqualified through the play-offs thattook place on Saturday.Rhino played in the play-offs after

they had become the champions ofthe Dihlabeng Mayoral League whileWanderers were the championsrepresenting the Nketoane LocalFootball Association.The play-offs, which had two

streams A and B, took place at theMamafubedu Sports Grounds inPetrus Steyn and the Arthur PitsoStadium in Ladybrand.The teams in stream A were

United Wandereres FC from Nke-toane, United Brothers from Phume-lela and Zebras FC representingMaluti-a-Phofung while Rhino FC,Dynamos FC, Setsoto and RoyalKnights FC representing Mantsopawere in stream B.

The two teams graduated to thenext league after they had bothfinished top in their streamsrespectively.United Wanderers topped the A

stream with six points after they haddefeated both teams. They hammeredBrothers 7-1 before they narrowlybeat Zebras 2-1. Zebras finishedsecond with 3 points while the hostsBrothers finished last after they hadconceded 15 goals in 2 games.Rhino finished at the top of stream

B with four points after they hadhammered Dynamos 4-1 beforeplaying to a three-all draw againstthe hosts, Royal Knights. Knightsfinished second on the log with twopoints while Dynamos finished third.Zoa Moloi, the team mentor, said

he was delighted with what the boyshad done for him. Moloi, who was ina celebratory mood, kept on sayingGod had helped him to win theleague and He never disappointed inthe last stages when He was neededthe most.“I want to thank the management

of the team, my technical staff andthe players for their good work. The

boys played like soldiers and teameffort was key in our success,” hesaid.Moloi said the competition in the

play-offs had been very tough withevery team fighting for much-neededpoints which could see them playingin the next league next season.“We’ll give the boys time to rest

before we start with our prepara-tions for next season. We have agood team and I am adamant thatthey will compete in the next stage,”he said.Moratwe Mofokeng, the captain of

the team, said: “We want to thankthe management of the team fortheir support because without themwe would not have had the team.God made everything possible. Heknew what would happen to us fromday one and we praise Him for it.”Mofokeng, whose nickname is

Chikoya, touched the heart of theteam marketing manager, JeroldineHescock, when he said they had wonthe promotion for her.Chikoya said a woman in the

driving seat would not be found inmany teams.

Teams graduateHERO: Tshepo “Nzama” Khabane was instrumental in guiding Rhino to the SAB League. He scored three goalsin the first game when they beat Dynamos 4-1. Photo: Tladi Moloi

“I want to thank thema-nagement of the team, mytechnical staff and the play-ers for the goodwork.The boys have played likesoldiers and team effortwas key to our success.” –ZoaMoloi

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