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} Boipelo Mere

THERE was disappointment inthe fully-packed city hall whenthe community of Francis Baardwere invited to the MotsepeFoundation Roadshow last week.Community members travelled

from as far as Pampierstad, DeAar and rural areas with theexpectation that their organisa-tions would be receiving fundingdirectly from the MotsepeFoundation.Patrice Motsepe, his wife, Dr

Pracious Moloi-Motsepe, and adelegation visited Kimberley toannounce Francis Baard’sR6 million grant share of thepledged R120 million for develop-ment and upliftment projects inthe nine provinces.The foundation also donated

another R6 million to the JohnTaolo Municipality earlier onthe same day.The Northern Cape was the

last province to be visitedduring the road show, whereMotsepe said the last two forums– the 17th and 18th – had to beformed.R500 million was pledged to be

made available by the Motsepefamily over the next three tofive years for projects ineducation, women co-operativesand businesses, youth co-opera-tives and partnerships withreligious organisations andworkers organisations, tradition-al authorities, charitableorganisations, and for sports,music and the arts.It was quite a surprise for

almost everyone when thecommunity members wereinformed that the fundingprocess had to start with theelection of a Francis BaardDistrict Municipality MotsepeFoundation Development Forum.

The attendants clearly showedtheir disappointment and lack oftrust towards the involvement ofthe municipality in the founda-tion’s funds.Motsepe said that at least 20 to

30 people ranging from all theabove-mentioned fields shouldform part of the forum, whowould then decide on how to usethe funds.“The municipality has to

facilitate meetings of the date onwhich the forum has to beelected. They do not takedecisions on where and how thefunds have to be distributed.Those decisions lie with the

forum,” said Motsepe.Although the audience clapped

and applauded when PatriceMotsepe announced that govern-ment or the municipality wouldhave no access to the funds, itwas still a concern to them as towhy the municipality had to beroleplayers.Question after question arose

from different representatives,who were concerned that theirorganisations would be side-lined during the distribution offunds.“We are trying to create

opportunities and jobs foreveryone, black or white. We donot want to create a platformwhere the successful peopleleave the poor behind. Motho kemotho ka batho, meaning youare what you are because ofothers,” Motsepe tried to assurethe concerned attendants.Motsepe highlighted that there

were many unemployment andpoverty challenges that couldnot be fought by governmentonly.“That is why we as the private

sector has to come on board andcreate more job opportunitiesthrough working together. Weshould try to identify the strongpoints that can attract moreinvestments,” he said.According to Motsepe, the

money pledged had to beallocated and used by beneficiar-ies by January next year and hesaid he would re-visit all theareas to ensure that all thefunds were accounted for and todetermine if there was a needfor more funding.Representatives of FNB, Absa,

Standard Bank, Sanlam, govern-ment departments and institu-tions also presented the opportu-nities that they had for thesmall and medium enterprises.

Community worriedPeople do not trust municipality to manage Motsepe funds

PATRICEMOTSEPE brought good news for the province, but it still left doubts in ordinary people’sminds.Photo: Boipelo Mere

WHAT is the real concern here, why are you as acommunity member concerned about the munici-pality’s involvement in managing the MotsepeFoundation Funds? Is there another way you couldsuggest for the process?

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} Boipelo Mere

THE remains of the late Philimon ThekisoNkadimang was reburied at his hometown,Mothibistad, Kuruman, during a ceremonywhich formed part of the Youth Day celebra-tions.The day’s events were led by Kenny

Mmoiemang, the speaker of the NorthernCape Provincial Legislature.The remainsofNkadimang,who is regard-

ed as a freedom fighter by the ANC led gov-ernment,were exhumed inKimberleyby the

Department of Sport, Arts andCulture at theWest End Cemetery and transported to Ku-ruman for reburial.This is after Funga was buried in Kimber-

ley upon the discovery of his decomposingbody in his house in 2006.His burial inKimberleywas due to legisla-

tion that prohibits decomposed bodies to betransported from one place to another.The department was joined at the ceme-

terybyNkadimang’s family, aswell as repre-sentatives from the ANC and traditionalleadership.

Nkadimangfinally rests

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} Boipelo Mere

THE Sol Plaatje Municipality would like toinform the general public, business andthe community of Kimberley of a plannedcity-wide water shut down for the wholeday tomorrow.According to the municipality there will

be no water throughout Kimberley from07:00 until about 20:00 due to the currentinability to isolate all the reservoirs fromthe water supply pipe lines.There will be a replacement of existing

valves to enable the isolation of separatereservoirs at the complex.But tomorrow’s shut-down is not the last

one planned by the municipality, anotherone will be on Tuesday, 9/10 July (mid-night).It will be between 22:00 until 06:00 on 10

July, where disruptions are expected to beminimal, seeing that it will be duringnight time when water consumption isvery low. The work will entail the installa-

tion of a 900 mm diameter butterfly valveat the 91 ML reservoir.The municipality appeals to the commu-

nity to make prior arrangements as therewill be no emergency services to assistwith the provision of water like before, asthat will be for the sole purpose of theirnormal work.“The work is necessary to complete the

outstanding work from 2012 at the 45,5 MLreservoir at Newton and will entail thecutting in of 3 × 600 mm butterfly valveswith couplings and also the completeinstallation of the cross connectionbetween the 45,5 ML and 23 ML reser-voirs,” said Sello Matsie, the communica-tions manager of Sol Plaatje, in a state-ment.He added that the amount of work,

spread out around the 45,5 ML reservoir,would make night work extremely diffi-cult, maybe requiring longer time if nightwork was considered.He further stated that the time required

for the work would then mean that nowater would be available during themorning peak before people went to work,which could prove more disruptive forpeople.“Almost a year ago, the municipality

and private contractors successfullyreplaced a total of 11 valves and 2 scourvalves respectively at the Newton reser-voir complex,” added Matsie.Matsie further revealed that the 45,5 ML

reservoir would also be cleaned after thesecond shut down, when all the isolatingand regulating valves would have beeninstalled, making cleaning of separatereservoirs possible without having todisrupt service delivery. Two scour valveswill be installed as well.The leaking pipes at the concrete

pressure tower will also be replacedduring the second shut down where nodisruption in supply will be necessary

except possible low water pressure incertain areas over short periods.He stated that civil works such as new

valve chambers would be built over thenext couple of weeks after the second shutdown, but no disruption in water supplywould be necessary.“Due to the fact that the reservoirs

where no work is being done during theshut downs will be full, water supply willbe restored immediately once the work hasbeen completed. Pumps at Riverton willalso be started immediately to ensure thatall reservoir levels are restored andmaintained.

“After completion of all the work, themanagement of the Newton Reservoirs willbe much more flexible to ensure that thecorrect levels are maintained, whilst alsoensuring that regular planned maintenancetakes place without disruption in watersupply to Kimberley like regular cleaningof reservoirs.“This is also part of our endeavour

to minimise the current high levels ofwater losses we are experiencingannually.“As has happened in the past, the

emergency services will not be able toassist with the provision of water.”

The taps will run dry tomorrow

‘Due to the fact that the reservoirs where no work is being done during the shutdowns will be full, watersupply will be restored immediately once the work hasbeen completed’– Sello Matsie, communicat i o n s m a n a g e r o f S o lPlaatje.

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} Charné Kemp

“I AM beautiful, wise and will complete mymatric. I will study hard, make a career choiceand make a positive contribution towards myeconomy.” These were the words repeated bythe children at Lerato Place of Safety in Gale-shewe after Gail Nkoane.

The actress and Idol finalist went to delivera motivational speech at the centre.

Gail, who was born and grew up in Gale-shewe, said she wants to give back to her com-munity.

“I want to make the children feel confidentabout themselves and none of the children tohave a low self-esteem. They each have to ad-mire their own beauty, talent and ambitionon a daily basis. They should not be held backby negative thoughts coming from theirfriends and peers.

“I was also as young and doubtful as themat a time. One will never get anywhere with-out doing something about your life. I wentout and introduced myself to the world outthere. I entered beauty pageants and talent-shows. I was one of the ten finalists in Idolsin 2010. Who would have thought a girl fromGaleshewe can do it?”

Gail said she would not have got the roleto act in the TV-series The Wild if she had notintroduce herself in other opportunities. Sheadded that the role also opened doors for a rolein a new TV soapie that is to start in August.

“My achievements and experience shouldinspire children to do the same with theirlives. These children are our youth, our fu-ture. I will do anything to assist any of themto get where I am.”

She emphasised that success does not meancleanliness.

“There are very beautiful people who areugly inside. Even if you do not have money,having ambition and dreams mean that youcan make it big.

“Stop telling each other that you are fat, ug-ly and too poor and use it as an excuse to fail.You are not. Go out there and prove yourself,”added Gail.

Zelda Fortuin, one of the tenants at the cen-tre, encouraged the youth of today to enjoytheir freedom and use the opportunities af-forded to them.

Gail and her father, Venus Nkoane, who isemployed at the centre, dished out snacks,sweets and educational toys to the children.

Actressinspireschildren

GAIL NKOANE, actress and Idol finalist, vis-ited the children at Lerato Place of Safetyto deliver a motivational speech and spentthe day with them on 16 June.

Photo: Charné Kemp

Ilse Watson

POLICEOFFICERS of Deben were on patrol atabout 02:00 on the Mamatwan-Deben Main Roadwhen they spotted a suspicious-looking blue To-yota van.

Upon stopping the vehicle Constables ErnestMoilwa and Caroline Mohule discovered 30 con-

tainers containing at least 700 litres of diesel.The driver could not give explanations as towhere he got the diesel and where he was takingit. He was arrested and is awaiting a bail appea-rance.

Meanwhile, after the police at Deben receiveda tip-off on a Nigerian who was in possession ofdrugs, Constables Dirkie Bok and Gregory Nyl

reacted to the tip-off and followed the suspect,Samuel Nsude (25).

They followed him into a coloured village inDeben, where they searched his house.

The constables discovered a black plastic bagthat contained rice packets, full of tik drugs.

The suspect denied any knowledge of thedrugs and was arrested.

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THOSE involved with Sishen’s Life ofMine (LOM) Project had reason to celebra-te when the safety milestone with 1 millionlost time injury (LTI) free hours on allLOM packages combined, was reached.Although a great achievement, it is notthe only one.) The LOM haul truck and tyre work-shop’s construction is on track, despiteseveral engineering problems encountered.Nico Poolman and his team demonstratedgreat skill when they prevented a majorsetback with construction.) The haul truck and tyre workshopstructural steel has been erected and willshortly be entering the roof sheeting andcladding installation phase.) Bulk civil earthworks, which include themain platform and haul road construction,are nearing completion with only minoraccess roads remaining.) Utility services are far more advancedand mechanical piping installation hasbeen started.) The wash bay area is also well into itsstride with structures emerging out of theground from the foundations.) The lubrication facility contractor(Sonqoba Projects) has mobilised, and isprogressing well with the installation ofpipe brackets and piping between thelubrication facility and the haul truckworkshop.) The G1000 electrical feeder line fromthe main mine facility substation to Lifeof Mine is progressing favourably and iscrucial in supplying electrical power to

the new LOM facility.Beyond these achievements, those

involved in the project can look forwardto reach the same stand-alone milestone of1 million LTI, medical treatment case-(MTC) and first aid case (FAC) free hoursin the next two to three weeks.

This will be a significant achievementby combined teams of Worley ParsonsTWP (EPCM), Stefanutti Stocks and theSRUP team.

“Construction on the Life of Mine haultruck workshop, as with any project, hashad its challenges.

“However, what has made this projectwork, is the combined effort, support andpulling together of the Worley ParsonsTWP (EPCM), the Anglo SRUP and SishenIron Ore Mine teams,” says Paul Summer-field, WP TWP – LOM EPCM constructionmanager.

He further stated that they had alwaysmanaged to change a negative into apositive.

Worley Parson TWP (EPCM) hasimplemented a monthly supervisor inter-vention recognition award programmewhere three of Stefanutti Stocks’s em-ployees were rewarded with vouchersfor “going the extra mile” in respect ofsafety.

“Our focus is to bring this project in onbudget, on time, with the quality that isexpected from our client and most impor-tantly, with no LTIs or incidents. We allbelieve that this is achievable,” saysSummerfield.

Teamsworkhard tomakemine a success

THE new tyre workshop at the Sishen Mine. Photo: Supplied


ARE you good at sport, or is someone inyour school or place of education good atsport?

Are you a young coach working withfuture stars?

Are you getting people active at yourschool, community or gym?

We want to hear from you and make youfamous. In 2008 Z PR and SuperSportidentified the need amongst the youth to getmore active.

With this in mind, SuperSport and Let’sPlay, in association with Media24’s ExpressGroup, has launched a special initiative:

We want to find and give recognition tolearners at primary and high school levelwho excel in sport or who are helpingothers to be more active.The SuperSportLet’s Play Star of the Month is a competi-tion for anyone aged 6 to 18. You cannominate yourself or be nominated by afriend, teacher, lecturer or coach at yourschool or place of education. You can evenbe nominated by a family member or friendwho knows how good you are. The winneris chosen from all the nominations receivedfor that month.

The monthly winner will receive a Let’sPlay hamper filled with goodies. From allthe entries we receive each month oneplayer will be chosen as the SuperSportLet’s Play Star of the Month. At the end ofthe year one player from all the Star of theMonth winners will be chosen as theSuperSport Let’s Play Star of the Year.

Let’s Play is an initiative to enhancerecreation and development at schoolsthrough play and sport. Every school orplace of education has talented sportsmenand -women.

Send us your nomination today (nomina-tions received before the 20th of every

month will be included in that month’sselection. Nominations received after the20th of every month will be carried over tothe next month’s selection).Your nomination must include your name,

age and a short paragraph (less than 200words) on what you have achieved, as wellas your contact details.

For example: name, age and grade, schoolor place of education’s name. What you haveachieved (200 words or less), contacttelephone number or address.

You can email your nomination [email protected] or SMS 072-311-7716 (nophone calls will be accepted; normal cellphone rates apply) or fax 086-552-4922 ordeliver your entry to Z PR at 22A ReidStreet, Westdene, Bloemfontein. For moreinformation call Lynne at Z PR on 051-430-3027.

Calling young sports stars

Reveals ‘secret’THE former premier of the NorthernCape Hazel Jenkins’ secret was re-vealed when the Northern Cape Express spotted her taking a healthwalk. That is why she is always seenin such good health since her colapseduring her SOPA address in 2012.Jenkins says her health is her first pri-ority. Photo: Boipelo Mere

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