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TEL: 053 - 831-2331 WEDNESDAY 3 JULY 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 PART of the community of Sydney-on-Vaal and Delportshoop, including Wintersrush, was not impressed by the Northern Cape Depart- ment of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development’s leg of the 1913 Land Act com- memoration last month. The commemoration was held at the Sydney- on-Vaal farm in the Dikgatlong Municipality, about 80 km from Kimberley, and the commu- nities affected by land restitution from Pho- kwane and Dikgatlong were reported to be in- vited. According to some of the attendants, they were quite disappointed because they could not see the use of travelling so far to listen to speeches. The rightful owners of the land, where the commemoration was held, were seen sitting outside the tent during the event, demanding to know what was happening. They claimed to have been excluded from the event. Although Norman Shushu, the MEC, said he had included the community by liaising with the CPA, they refuted that and said that the de- partment had continued to communicate with the outvoted CPA members because they had been abusing funds. “We, the community of Sydney-on-Vaal, don’t know what is happening on our land any- more. We saw buses entering our land and thought that maybe it was for a meeting, only to realise on our arrival that it was actually a commemoration, said Maggie Makoloi, the new vice-chairperson of the CPA. “We are disappointed because we expected to come and find solutions to the many chal- lenges that we face as land owners, otherwise we would not have boarded that bus. “The politicians who called us here are using us, they make us fight amongst ourselves then they blame the media for revealing the truth. “They give us the land, then allow others to mine the land. Then they use certain commu- nity members and bribe them to enrich them- selves. “There is no transparency between govern- ment and the communities. We are not here to listen to how Helen Zille angered the ANC by visiting the Sol Plaatje Museum,” said Ernest Maribe (62). He added that illegal mining was the biggest issue that needed to be solved. Mavis Poulus (79), who could barely walk, al- so said that she had only come to the event be- cause she had thought it would benefit her community of Smitsdrift. “They do not take us seriously. They told us to come here to discuss the legacy of our land, now they do not even allow a single community member to speak, and they left out other com- munities like Sydney-on-Vaal, members who are the most vulnerable. Only the politicians benefit from the land that was given to us,” said Poulus angrily. Shushu, who said the department had done nothing wrong, requested communities and CPA members to unite in order to resolve the challenges in their areas. The community of Majeng were the most dis- appointed as they were late for the event. When they arrived at the event they could already hear the programme director announcing the closure of the event. They said they had been waiting for their bus since 06:00 on that cold winter’s morning. THE community of Sydney-on-Vaal did not even enter the tent and demanded answers as to why the event was hosted on their land without their knowledge. Photos: Boipelo Mere THE disappointed people from Majeng did not get an opportunity to even hear a single speaker. Owners clueless Commemoration held without their knowledge

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TEL: 053 ­ 831­2331 WEDNESDAY 3 JULY 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

PART of the community of Sydney-on-VaalandDelportshoop, includingWintersrush,wasnot impressed by the Northern Cape Depart-ment of Agriculture, Land Reform and RuralDevelopment’s leg of the 1913 Land Act com-memoration last month.The commemorationwasheld at the Sydney-

on-Vaal farm in the Dikgatlong Municipality,about 80 km from Kimberley, and the commu-nities affected by land restitution from Pho-kwane and Dikgatlong were reported to be in-vited.According to some of the attendants, they

were quite disappointed because they couldnot see the use of travelling so far to listen tospeeches.The rightful owners of the land, where the

commemoration was held, were seen sittingoutside the tent during the event, demandingto know what was happening. They claimed tohave been excluded from the event.AlthoughNorman Shushu, theMEC, said he

had included the community by liaising withthe CPA, they refuted that and said that the de-partment had continued to communicate withthe outvoted CPA members because they hadbeen abusing funds.“We, the community of Sydney-on-Vaal,

don’t knowwhat is happening on our land any-more. We saw buses entering our land andthought that maybe it was for a meeting, onlyto realise on our arrival that it was actuallya commemoration, said Maggie Makoloi, thenew vice-chairperson of the CPA.“We are disappointed because we expected

to come and find solutions to the many chal-lenges that we face as land owners, otherwisewe would not have boarded that bus.“Thepoliticianswhocalledushere areusing

us, they make us fight amongst ourselves thenthey blame the media for revealing the truth.“They give us the land, then allow others to

mine the land. Then they use certain commu-nity members and bribe them to enrich them-selves.“There is no transparency between govern-

ment and the communities. We are not here tolisten to how Helen Zille angered the ANC byvisiting the Sol Plaatje Museum,” said ErnestMaribe (62).He added that illegal mining was the biggest

issue that needed to be solved.Mavis Poulus (79), who could barelywalk, al-

so said that she had only come to the event be-cause she had thought it would benefit hercommunity of Smitsdrift.“They do not take us seriously. They told us

to come here to discuss the legacy of our land,now theydonot evenallowa single communitymember to speak, and they left out other com-munities like Sydney-on-Vaal, members whoare the most vulnerable. Only the politiciansbenefit from the land that was given to us,”said Poulus angrily.Shushu, who said the department had done

nothing wrong, requested communities andCPA members to unite in order to resolve thechallenges in their areas.The community ofMajengwere themost dis-

appointed as theywere late for the event.Whenthey arrived at the event they could alreadyhear the programme director announcing theclosure of the event. They said they had beenwaiting for their bus since 06:00 on that coldwinter’s morning.

THE community of Sydney­on­Vaal did not even enter the tentanddemandedanswers as towhy theeventwashostedon theirland without their knowledge. Photos: Boipelo Mere

THE disappointed people from Majeng did not get an opportunity to even hear a singlespeaker.

Owners cluelessCommemoration heldwithout their knowledge

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Building a world-classdiamond group

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Finsch Diamond Mine is located in the town of Lime Acres, which is situated 160kmnorth west of Kimberley and 109km south of Kuruman in the Northern Cape.

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The successful candidate will be required to perform service maintenance and repairson equipment/machinery according to sound engineering practices and equipmentspecifications.

Tasks and responsibilities: • Investigate, diagnose and perform trade-relatedmaintenance and repair of equipment and machinery according to the maintenancerequirements • Perform inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and SafetyAct regulations, manufacturing and company standards • Report all defects andbreakdowns on equipment and machinery to the Foreman • Develop, modify, constructand install related equipment required for the safe operation of all engineeringequipment • Identify spares requirements and order according to departmentalprocedure • Communicate with clients and supervisors to inform on maintenanceactivities performed and restart of equipment • Create and maintain job cards• Supervise Engineering Aides • Work overtime, be on standby and be available forcallouts when required.

Minimum requirements: • A Grade 12/N3 plus Diesel Mechanic Trade Certificate• A recognised apprenticeship • A Code EB driver’s licence • 2 years’ post-apprenticeship experience • Earthmoving machinery experience • Good verbal andwritten communication skills in English.

Other skills/competencies: • Independent, proactive thinker • The ability to do ownjob planning. (Ref. FINSCH079)

Finsch Diamond Mine is an equal opportunity employer. Preference will be given tosuitable candidates from the designated groups in line with the Company’s EmploymentEquity Policy and Plan. Pre-screening, profile testing, on-mine assessments, medicaland security clearance form part of the recruitment and selection process. Short-listed candidates will be required to attend a panel interview. Employment of thesuccessful candidate is subject to the aforementioned criteria. Preference will be givento candidates who reside within our host labour sending area of Kgatelopele (proof ofresidence may be requested).

Please complete an application form (available on http://www.petradiamonds.com/careers/current-vacancies) and forward this, together with your résumé, qualificationsand ID, to [email protected] or fax: 086 659 1334 before or on10 July 2013. Please note that incomplete application forms and documentation willnot be considered.

If you have not heard from us within 30 days of the closing date, please regard yourapplication as unsuccessful.

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Career OpportunitiesClicks requires the services of Pharmacist Managers, Pharmacistsand Pharmacist Assistants (Qualified Post Basic) in Upington.

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Alkantpan, a division of Armscor Research and Development (R&D)Department, is an all-purpose ballistic test range in the central part of SouthAfrica and is involvedwith the testing of, for instance, gun systems. Alkantpanis located in the Northern Cape, 300km from Kimberley. Applications areinvited from persons meeting the qualification and experience requirementsto becomepart of AlkantpanQualifiedPersonnel, who formamultidisciplinaryteam, a factor that contributes to the success of the division.

Technical Officer:Weapons (Ref. 9911907)

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Responsibilities: • Ensure that the maintenance of weapon systems is carried outby weapon personnel to ensure reliable systems for conducting tests • Prepareand erect targets • Maintain tools and equipment • Safely operate weaponssystems • Train Weapon Assistants and Weapon Operators in the safe handlingof weapons and equipment • Conduct safety inspections • Assist clients duringthe import and export of weapons systems • Draft Balanced Scorecards forsubordinates • Manufacture the hardware for projects.

Requirements: • An N4 Technical in the field of Weapon Systems • 4-6 years’experience in the maintenance and/or operation of infantry, armour or artilleryweapon systems • Qualified as a Fitter and Turner • Good interpersonal,communication, planning and organising skills.

To apply for this position, please e-mail a detailed CV [email protected] stating clearly the reference number and theposition you are applying for in the subject heading.

Short-listed candidates will be subjected to psychometric assessment, anappropriate reference check, verification of the applicant’s personal data andsecurity clearance as part of the selection process.

Should you not hear from us within a month of forwarding your CV, consider yourapplication unsuccessful. Please note that appointment to this position is subjectto obtaining/maintaining a positive security clearance.

In line with Armscor’s commitment to compliance with the Employment Equity Act,preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups. Peoplewith disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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NEWS

ON 19 June 1913, just threeyears after theUnionof South Africa was formed, and a year after SolTshekiso Plaatje, Pixley ka Seme, John Dube,MontshiwaandSelopeThema formed theSouthAfrican Natives National Congress, later re-named the African National Congress, a hide-ous act called 1913 Natives Land Act 27 waspassed by parliament.The act saw87%of the landdispossessed from

theAfrican people and had them confined to on-ly 13% of the land in the country. This was thebeginning of the systematic and cruelmarginal-isation of the natives of South Africa by thewhite minority. It is for this reason that 100years later South Africans all over the countrymet in different provinces to commemorate thepassing of that act and the effects it had on themajority of the people.In the Northern Cape, the department of agri-

culture, land reform and rural developmentheld its legof thecommemorationat theSydney-on-Vaal farm in the Dikgatlong Municipality,about 80 km fromKimberley. Sydney-on-Vaal isa product of the intention of the ANC to reversethe psychological and economic damage to thepeople who used to live there and were forciblyremoved.Although the present government set itself a

target of 30% of the land to be redistributed tothe black people by 2014, it has only managedto redistribute only 8% of the target.According to the department of rural develop-

ment and land reform, this can be attributed totheslowprocess to thewillingbuyerwillingsell-er principle it adopted hoping to have coopera-tion from landowners. In theNorthernCape thegovernment has transferred a total amount of1,2 millionhectares since the implementationofland reform in 1996. According to the depart-ment, the programme benefitted 6 310 benefici-aries, including those of Sydney-on-Vaal.

Reform toright wrongs

Ilse Watson

MANY children in classrooms across theworlddo not have desks where they can sit and work.In South Africa alone there is an estimatedshortage of about 3,6 million desks. A Tutu deskis a convenient tool a child can use to write on.A space to write on is important for a child’s lit-eracy development and basic learning.Kumba, in partnership with Media 24, manu-

factured and donated 500 Tutu desks for use byprimary school children across the NorthernCape.Thiskindof toolwillmakeabigdifferencein the lives of the children.The desks were distributed to Relikile, Mapo-

teng, Vlakfontein, AB Kolwane, Maikaelelo,Lareng, March, Maipeing, Boitshireletso, Ma-kolokomeng,Tsoe,Hotazel,GamasegoandMan-yeding.

Little ones receive Tutu desksLittle ones receive Tutu desksGR. R LEARNERS of the Mapoteng Primary School received Tutudesks from Oduetse Kolberg, community development practition­er: Kumba Sishen Mine, and Thobega Mmasabata, head of the de­partment at the school. Photo: Ilse Watson

SEEK, BUY, SELL

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} Boipelo Mere

GAASCA elders fear for their lives ascriminals have upped their game indestroying and damaging their centres inGaleshewe hostels.

The elders teamed up with local NGOsand other centres for the elderly like Agein Action, Dr Mandela, Dibora, Legae laBagolo and Sunshine to march to theGaleshewe Police Station to ask for theirprotection.

There they handed over their memoran-dum of grievances to the Galeshewestation commander, Brig. FrancisHender.

They held up placards displaying theirplight for an end to the emotional andpsychological abuse they went through ona daily basis.

They called for an end to the trend ofyoung people raping the elderly, becausethey believed it would cure HIV andAids.

“Even our own family members abuse us

by taking our grants and houses awayfrom us and sending us to old-age homeswhen they are supposed to care for us.This should stop,” shouted 70-year-oldMaria Ntimang.

According to the chairperson of theGaasca Board, Maria Chwarisang, theysaw the need to march after they hadwritten several letters to the SAPS con-cerning the continuous vandalism that hadbeen taking place at Gaasca without actiontaken.

“We are starting to fear for the lives ofthe elderly because the criminals keep onincreasing their means of gaining access tothe centre. They gain access throughsawing through the burglar bars to gainentry, damaging the property in theprocess.

“They are not even afraid of stealingfurniture or removing our doors andwindow frames,” she said.

Chwarisang added that through fundsraised, they had found two volunteers whopatrolled and were paid a stipend.

“We’ll greatly appreciate it if membersof the SAPS can come and assess thesituation at all old-age centres and assistus only by patrolling, especially at night,”she said.

Hender said the elderly, just likewomen and children, were most vulnera-ble in society and thus deserved protec-tion.

“We appreciate your efforts to take a

stand to get the protection that youdeserve from the police.

“We don’t want you to feel neglected,thus we’ll go and assess the situationbefore we sit down with the cluster tocome up with a plan of action to stop youfrom becoming targets of criminals,” saidHender.

He also promised regular visits andpatrols to the centres.

Elderly fear for their livesTHE elderly ask for protection.

BRIG. FRANCIS HENDER (left), Galeshewe station commander, accepting the memoran­dum from Irene Njovu of Gaasca. Photos: Boipelo Mere

WHILE the country isgearing up towardsdoing something tomake a difference inthe lives of others thisMandelaDay on 18 Ju-ly, the South AfricanNational Blood Serv-ice (SANBS) wouldlike to encourage thepublic to get involvedin blood donation.

The current bloodstocks are at a criticallevel and currentlythey are experiencinglow collections due toschools and universi-ties being on holidayas well as the coldweather. The collec-tions have droppeddrastically resultingin a daily average ofabout 1,7 days of bloodbeing available. Thisis far less than thefive-day stock re-quired to ensure thatthe country’s demandfor safe blood is met.

The SANBS needsto collect 3 000 units aday to meet the de-mand and since thestart of the winter ho-lidays they have notachieved this.

To findyournearestdonorcentrecall themon 080-011-9031 or visitwww.sanbs.org.za orfind them on Face-book or Twitter.

Becomea donor

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NEWS

THE South African Police Service (SAPS)in Kathu would once again like to makean urgent call on the community of Kathuto be more aware on the safety of theirpremises.Extra attention must be given to the

securing of sliding doors.Install extra locks or security gates on

or in front of sliding doors.Warn housekeepers to keep doors and

windows locked, and not to give out anyinformation to strangers.Tell your neighbours to keep an eye on

your premises whenever you are goingaway and inform the SAPS that you aregoing on holiday.Report any suspicious persons or

vehicles to the SAPS.

Be extravigilant

THE Sishen Mine’s water management team,led by Stephan Enslin, foreman: slime dams,has shown exceptional and consistent watermanagement performance over the past fewmonths.“Water plays a crucial role in our mining

operations and, because it is such a scarcecommodity, it is important that we continueto effectively and efficientlymanage thewateravailable to us,” says Enslin.Different factors contributed to a shortage

in the water supply to the respectiveplants.These factors included the following:

) Weather (in summer the evaporation ismuch higher than in winter).) Reeds and tamarisk trees withdrawing wa-ter from the dams.) The density of the slime in the water beingtoo high and therefore more slime than wateris transferred into the dams.) Both species of plants withdrewwater fromthe return-waterdam at the same time.To ensure efficient water supply to both

plants simultaneously, the following meas-ures were put into place:) A new line was connected to Kathu’sgardening water line to supply water to thereturn-waterdam once the water level is be-low 90%.) Water supply to the respective plants isnow alternating. If there is a need to drawwa-ter simultaneously, the DMS plant is fed fromthepumphousewhile the JIGplant is fed fromthe return-waterdam.“But our most important initiative to ensu-

re sufficient water supply is to empower ourpeople to think and take responsibility fortheir actions,” Enslin concludes.

Water cycle at Sishen MineTo be cleansed, iron ore has to go through

either the DMS or the JIG plants where it iswashed and screened.During the screening process particles of

± -0,2 mm are deposited into the thickenerdams.In the dams the slime descends to a skittle

floor where it is constantly raked towards themiddle of the dam; this is called the “pullingpoint”.At the pulling point, pumps are installed to

transfer the slime to the booster pump housewhich in turn transfers it into the respectiveslime dams.Once the slime is deposited into the dams,

the slime descends and the separation fromthe water takes place.The water is transferred to a pump house

and from there it is channelled to a silt trapwhich deposits the clean water into the re-turn-waterdam.The return-waterdam is the final source

from where the clean water is recycled intothe plants for re-use.

Watersupplycleaned

} Nico Gous

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NEWS

THE Miss South Africa pageant hasreceived a dramatic and exciting make-over.

Part of the extensive revamp is that thenew Miss South Africa will be crowned inMarch 2014, instead of December, whichmeans that unlike previous years, she willget to reign in the year of her appoint-ment.

Meanwhile, popular a former Miss SouthAfrica, Melinda Bam, has been appointedto a new position as national executive ofMiss South Africa joining the Miss SouthAfrica team.

Bam, who made the top 10 of MissUniverse last year after being crownedMiss South Africa 2011, was recentlyawarded the title of the Sexiest Woman inthe World for 2013 by the local edition ofthe men’s magazine FHM.

The changes are all part of a concerteddrive by Sun International to grow theMiss South Africa brand and make itrelevant for today’s young generation.

Sue Klerck of Sun International, long-time licence holders of the annual competi-tion, says: “It made sense to move thepageant from December to March.

“It allows the title holder to competeinternationally at the Miss World and MissUniverse pageants which are typically heldduring the last two months in the year oftheir reign.

“Also, in previous years, our currenttitle holder has been away competinginternationally and was unable to attendthe pageant to hand over the crown to thenew Miss South Africa.”

No Miss South Africa will be crowned in2013 and the current Miss South Africa,Marilyn Ramos, who walked away withthe title in December 2012, will reign untilMarch next year.

Ramos says: “I am delighted to be theholder of the Miss South Africa sash foran extra three months. I have learntvaluable lessons in such a short timethanks to the wonderful opportunitiesbeing Miss South Africa 2012 has affordedme and the kindness and generosity ofspirit of the many South Africans that Ihave met during my reign.”

As one of the most successful MissSouth Africa title holders of recent yearsand with a considerable local and interna-tional following, Melinda Bam is expectedto bring a fresh insight to Miss SouthAfrica in her dynamic new role as nation-al executive.

Bam says: “I have been appointed to addand enhance new projects and initiativesfor Miss South Africa with regards to hercharity work, sponsorship associations,preparations for international competitionsand what is expected of her during theyear of her reign.

“I truly had a passion for my year asMiss South Africa, the brand and theimpact it has.

“How can I not give back? I think thathaving gone through the experience, Ihave an edge and I understand the needs,the shortcomings and the opportunities togrow both the pageant and the brand inthe future.

“We’ll undertake new projects andrebrand Miss South Africa in a way thatmakes it relatable to the public again,engage the public to grow a new sentimentaround the brand and take Miss SouthAfrica back to the people.”

What is her response to people whobelieve that beauty contests are past theirsell-by date?

“I think they underestimate the role andimpact of Miss South Africa due to anuninformed opinion or a lack of interest.When looking at society, popular cultureand mass media, beauty is perceived assomething that is superficial, unattainableand unrealistic and sends a dangerousmessage influencing young women’sself-image.

“Miss South Africa is a brand thatembraces what it means to be feminine,but also places equal emphasis andexemplifies the deeper value of beautywith a purpose that empowers otherwomen to have an enlightened self-imageand self-worth.”

The Miss South Africa message for anew generation is clear: The Miss SouthAfrica pageant is a powerful platform fordeveloping potential.

It is a celebration of the country’s savvy,smart and beautiful young women who aredetermined to be the best they can bewhile being true to themselves.

Bam says: “I was proud to be crownedMiss South Africa. I believe in what itstands for, that beauty only enhances thequalities that are of much greater impor-tance like having the drive to make asuccess of your future, living a generouslife that impacts on someone else’s andmaking a tangible change.”

Entries for Miss South Africa 2014opened on Monday and close on 31 August.

Bam’s advice to those young women who

are planning to enter the pageant: “Enterwhen you believe you can bring more tothe title than just wearing the crown andcompeting in the pageant.

“Miss South Africa is not a means to anend; it is the starting point of a journey toenhance the qualities you should alreadyhave.”

Entry forms are available online atwww.misssa.co.za and www.facebook.com/MsSouthAfrica.

Pageant gets makeover

FORMER Miss South Africa Melinda Bam.Photo: Supplied

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CLAUDINEDIAMOND (13), a pupil at Môre-son Primary in the Northern Cape, was cho-sen as June’s SuperSport Let’s Play SportsStar of the Month for Northern Cape Express.

Claudine Diamond is a talented athlete andnetball player. She began her athletics andnetball journey in 2005 and has been compet-ing at district level in athletics since 2011.

This year she took part in the NorthernCape provincial athletics meeting and camethird in the girls’ u.15 400 m race.

She also played netball at district level in2012.

The passionate athlete, who dreams of rep-resenting her country one day, believes shewill excel in her sporting career despite thesocio-economic circumstances. Participatingin sport gives her great pleasure, satisfactionand joy.

She strives to be as great as her role model,Caster Semenya.

Send your sports star nomination for schoollearners between the ages of 6 and 18 today(nominations received before the 20th of eachmonth will be included in that month’s selec-tion).

You can email your nomination to [email protected] or fax to 086-552-4922.

For more information please contact Lynneor Juanré at Z PR on 051-430-3027.

Sports star loves athletics

CLAUDINE DIAMOND (13).

} Sidwell Guduka

AMEDAL.This iswhat the renowned sprinter,Dumisani Hlaselo, will be targeting when hecompetes at theWorld StudentGames inKazan,Russia. The games start on Saturday and end on17 July.

Team South Africa left for Kazan yesterday,andHlaselo saidhewishedhecouldwinamedalin the 1 500 m race. He is one of four Kovsiesprinters who will be competing against ath-letes from around the world.

“I have been training hard and everything isgoing according to plan.

“The competition will be tough in Russia, butI’m confident I’ll bring home a medal. I’m look-ing forward to doing well over there,” Hlaselotold Express.

“I’m really excited about the trip because thelast time I represented my country was duringthe World Junior Championships in Poland in2008. I have been struggling with injuries eversince. But I’m fully fit and raring to go at themoment,” he said.

The 24-year-old, whose last race was in April,was selected to compete in the 1 500 m and 5 kmevents.

“The 1 500 m is one of the events which I be-lieve I can win. But you never know how thingswill panout that sidebecause sport isunpredict-able.”

Hlaselo said he did not think weather condi-tions in Russia would be much of a problem for

him.“It is winter in South Africa and they say it

is summer in Russia. Even though it is summerthere it might still be chilly. I checked the tem-peratures that side and the average is about25 °C.

Hlaselo will be joined in Kazan by other Kov-sie sprinters Wayde van Niekerk, Gideon Trot-ter and Rynardt van Rensburg.

Van Niekerk will battle it out in the 400 m and4 x 400 m relay. Trotter competes in the 200 mand 4 x 100 m relay, while Van Rensburg willrace in the 800 m.

Hlaselo to show talent in KazanAIMING FOR MEDAL: Dumisani Hlaselo.

Photo: Sidwell Guduka