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ROAD USERS will be pleased to learnthat the new road between Douglas andHopetown is ready for use after beingopened by the MEC of Roads and PublicWorks, Dawid Rooi.“This road should bring a better life for

the community as it has shortened thedistance that can now be travelled toPrieska from 250 km to 180 km,” said Rooi.The construction of this particular road

is reported to have created 150 new jobsand local businesses benefitted frompurchasing “world-class” equipment fromcompanies around the Northern Cape.Some community members were not

entirely happy with the new road, sayingthat it is not of a good quality.One of the residents was heard com-

plaining that the road was bad as italready had holes. “One can still see thegravel on the road,” said the resident.Rooi mentioned the difficulties workers

had to face on the project including therain and the fights among the communitymembers with regards to employmentopportunities.“There are many opportunities for you

in Douglas. You have the farms, the minesand also the river that you can seekopportunities from,” Rooi said.According to Rooi, the road is not

finished as there is another 15 km thatneeds to be constructed.The infrastructure project that started in

2011 also had four civil engineeringgraduates trained on the project as part oftheir practical work.One of the trainees, Chiize Ndubula (23),

a Kimberley-born Free State graduate,mentioned that his responsibility was totake all digital measurement recordings ofthe work done on the road.“I also did a bit of supervisory work as

well as quality control,” said Ndubula.His fellow trainee, Dean Appels (24), also

a Civil Engineering graduate from theFree State, started on the project inFebruary 2012.He described the experience of the

construction of the road as an overwhelm-ing one.“To see the project that you are part of

from the beginning until the end is a veryoverwhelming feeling,” added Appels.“We gained a lot of technical experience

on the project.“Now we are just waiting and hoping to

be appointed permanently at the depart-ment,” Ndubula and Appels said.Those that expressed more appreciation

of the new road were the ANC comrades

who broke out into a struggle song afterevery speech that was delivered.Despite the negative comments regarding

the 70 km road to Hopetown, Rooi ispositive that the infrastructure will bringnew opportunities not only for the commu-nities of Douglas and Hopetown, but forthe Northern Cape farming industry.“We thank the farmers for supporting us

during the construction of this road. Whenwe needed to use their land to build thisroad, they didn’t complain about it,” saidRooi.The road is also expected to boost

tourism in the Northern Cape becausemore tourists will be able to use it insteadof the gravel roads.

New road, newopportunitiesRoad between Douglas and Hopetown will increase tourism

THE new road thatwas opened. Right: MECof Roads and Public Works, Dawid Rooi(left), councillor of the Pixley ka Seme Dis­trict Municipality, Boet Arendse, and DrSikhumbuzo Shamase, head of Sham­MokTechnical Services. Photos: Emile Hendrick/Photo24

THE community of Hopetown and Doug-las had a lot to say about the newlyopened road. Please comment on thewebsite at www.Express_news.co.za. Thecomments will be published.

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PREFERENCEWILL BE GIVENTO EMPLOYMENT EQUITY CANDIDATES IN LINEWITHTHE COMPANY’S EMPLOYMENT EQUITY PLAN.

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:

recruitment@umk.co.za or fax: 086 236 1188.The onus is on you to ensure that the reference

number is reflected on your application.Closing date: 13 December 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 specialists 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.

Environmental Officer (Ref. EO 115810)

The incumbent will be responsible to implement specified components for the EnvironmentalManagement System, cost-effective measures and compliance with legal, and interested andaffected parties requirements in order to ensure effective Environmental Management.Minimum requirements: • Matric, degree or Diploma in the field of Natural Sciences orEngineering • Registered as a Professional Natural Scientist or Engineer •Aminimumof 3-5 years’relevant experience in the mining industry • Strong computer skills • A thorough understandingof applicable legislation • Ability to work independently • Ability to communicate across all levelsand disciplines • Ability to maintain quality results • Systematic approach • Commitment to Healthand Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements.Responsibilities: • Enforce compliance with legislation and procedures • Set up mechanisms tomonitor environment impact e.g. water, electricity and pollutants • Liaise with stakeholders e.g.Municipalities, Eskom, etc. • Conduct incident investigation • Waste management and pollutants• Soil rehabilitation • Keep impact register updated • Recommend alternative strategies to reduceenvironmental impact • Liaise with Department of Mineral and Resources.Key performance indicators: • Development and implementing an Environmental land and soilmanagement plan • Compile and monitor a biodiversity plan.

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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DREAMSwill come true as five luckyExpress Northern Cape readers withtheir partners will be granted the op-portunity of witnessing Kirk Frank-lin’s live performance alongside theaward-winning Joyous Celebration inKimberley.

That is not all. Through our onlinecompetition, Joyous Celebration to-gether with Express Northern Capewill give away ten hampers worthR5 300 to ten other lucky readers.

Joyous Celebration and Kirk Frank-lin will be on the stage with the 2012South African Idols winner KhayaMthethwa during the Gospel Extrava-ganza at GWK Park.

According to the organisers of theevent, the 8 December extravaganzapromises to be a huge success as tick-ets are selling well.

Jabu Hlongwane, co-founder of Joy-ous Celebration, said they are lookingforward to share the stage with one ofthe world’s best gospel stars who hasproduced hits that have inspiredmany in their gospel journeys.

Please note the mobi-site competitionis separate from the website competi-tion. Each has to be entered separately.On the mobi-site tickets can be won

and on the website hampers.Themobi-sitewinner does not qualify

to become a winner on the website.For web competitions

How to register with your email ad-dress?1.Go to express-news.co.za.2.To the right of theExpress logo, clickon “Login”.3.At the bottom of the page, click on“Register”.4.Fill in your details and “Submit”.5.Expresswill send you an email to the

address you provided in step 4 to con-firm your registration details.6.Open your email.7.Open the email from Express, clickon “Click Here” to complete the regis-tration process. (If you do not receivean email, check your spam email fold-er or Nico.Gous@volksblad.com.)8.Go back to your internet browser.9.Click “Register now” to complete theregistration process.How to register with your Face-book account?1.Go to express-news.co.za.2.To the right of theExpressmasthead,click on “Login”.3.At the topof thepage, click on“LoginwithFacebook”. The linkwill takeyouto Facebook.4.Click on “OK” when Facebook re-quests your permission to completethe registration process.How to enter?1.Sign in with your registered emailaddress and password.2.Go to express-news.co.za.3.Click on “Competitions” at the top ofthe page.4.Select the competition you want toenter and click “Enter Now”.

5.Answer the multiple choice ques-tion.6.Click on “Enter Now”.For mobi competitions1.Go to expresspaper.mobi.2.Below the Express logo, click on“Register”.3.Fill in and submit your details.4.You will receive an SMS with a con-firmation code.5.Login with the cellphone numberand the confirmation code from theSMS you just have received to verifyyour account.6.Onceyour accounthas beenverified,login with the cellphone number oremail address and password you en-tered in step 3.How to enter?1.Sign in with your newly registeredcellphone number or email addressand password.2.Go to expresspaper.mobi.3.Click on “Competitions”.4.Select the competition you want toenter.5.Answer the multiple choice ques-tion.6.Accept the terms and conditions.7.Click on “Enter Now”.

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Attie Scholtz, boer op Vaallus in die Douglas-area, naby Kimberley in die Noord-Kaap, met lusern, mielies, koring, gars

en vleisbeeste. Hy besit ook ’n vervoerbesigheid wat hoofsaaklik ingespan word om lusern van sy plaas, sowel as

buurplase, te vervoer. Die beoordelaars was beïndruk met die algehele beheer en bestuur van sy plaas, sy uitstekende

arbeidsverhoudinge en die goeie finansiële bestuur van sy plaas en vervoerbesigheid. Die welstand van sy werkspan,

wie se behuising en lewensomstandighede aansienlik met Attie se hulp verbeter het, het ook in sy guns getel.

Attie Scholtz se harde werk en toewyding is beloon met ’n splinternuwe Toyota Hilux Enkelkajuit 2.7 VVTi

Raised Body Raider – ’n taai bakkie vir ’n ewe taai boer. Hy het die gesogte

2013 Agri SA/Toyota Jong Boer van die jaar-toekenning ingepalm.

Taai verby.

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} Boipelo Mere

MAKING communities aware of road safetyhas become crucial to the Northern CapeDepartment of Transport, Safety and Liaison.More than 1 000 gr. R and gr. 3 learners

were recently educated by the department onroad safety in a bid to curb the number oflearner accidents.The collaborative efforts between the

Department of Transport, Safety and Liaisonand the National Road Traffic ManagementCorporation took road safety education tofour schools in the province.The learners, who were from different

schools being the Molehabangwe PrimarySchool, Zingisa Number 1 Lower PrimarySchool, Boitshoko Primary School and IsagoPrimary School in Galeshewe, were equippedwith the knowledge of how to behave on theroads and how to safely cross the road.The learners were taught about and

watched demonstrations on pedestrian safetysuch as how to cross the road safely and theimportance of being visible.Danny Cat, the safety mascot, joined the

operations in his brown suit, long tail andfunny dance moves as a fun but educationalaspect of the demonstrations which left thelearners in giggles, but remembering whatthey were taught.The issuing of educational material was

another aspect of insuring the learnersremembered what they were taught.Meanwhile, also forming part of the

department’s Road Safety Drive were cyclistswho were taught and reminded of cyclists’safety under the theme Cyclist Safety.About 70 cyclists received road safety

information and tips along with equipmentto help keep them safe and visible on theroads such as reflective bands, helmets andlights.

Taking roadsafety tocommunities

DANNY CAT, the safety mascot, in his brown suit with long tail andfunny dance moves demonstrating road safety in a fun way to thecheerful learners. Photos: Supplied

CYCLISTS received road safety information and tips along withequipment to help keep them safe and visible on the roads suchas reflective bands, helmets and lights.

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“THE diamond industry has been on arollercoaster ride since the global financialcrisis and the years between 2009 an 2012have presented a challenging period for allparticipants across the diamond valuechain.”This was quoted from the minister of

Mineral Resources, Susan Shabangu, duringthe Kimberley Process Certification Scheme(KPCS) plenary meeting in Johannesburglast week. She highlighted the currentimportance of the scheme, especially giventhe turbulent times faced by the diamondindustry since the global financial crisis.The minister further stated how this year’s

session held more significance than ever, asthe work of the ad hoc Committee on Reformwould set the tone on how the KPCS wouldproceed in future.Established in 2003 by the UN General

Assembly, the KPCS is the process to preventconflict diamonds from entering the main-stream rough diamond market.The process was set up to ensure that

diamond purchases were not financingviolence by rebel movements and their alliesseeking to undermine legitimate govern-ments. Shabangu said there had been robustengagement among the participants in theKPCS over the past few years on the reformswhich led them to introspect on the foundingobjectives and the extent to which they hadlived up to the this promise.“The most significant observation during

this time is that the Kimberley Process is

indeed an inclusive process that does notignore the voices of the smaller and emerg-ing participants in its deliberations of suchimportant matters.“The KPCS cannot be seen to be duplicat-

ing the works of other organisations,especially those that complement the KPCS,namely the System of Warranties developedby the World Diamond Council (WDC), toextend the Kimberley Process conflict-freeassurance to polished diamonds, and toprovide a means by which consumers can beassured that their diamonds are fromconflict-free sources,” she said.She commended America and the Republic

of Angola on their efforts to ensure that theWashington Declaration – which formallyincorporates development objectives into theKPCS implementation – found meaning andrelevance in matters surrounding small-scalemining.Shabangu said artisanal small-scale mining

posed challenges for any country and couldstem from difficulties in achieving regulatoryoversight of a large number of small opera-tions. These, she said, included concernssuch as security of land tenure for artisanalminers, to enforcement of environmental andsafety standards, and chief amongst them,access to start-up capital.The Bain Report of 2013 affirms that the

industry presently has sufficient diamondreserves to sustain production for 18 years,with 70% of those reserves found in Africaand Russia respectively. – SAnews.gov.za

KPCSmore important than ever

VELLA MORRIS of the Helen Joseph EDC Centre accepted the award for best ECDpractitioner while the best ECD centre award was accepted by Sizakele Zulu andSebogodi Jebetle on behalf of the St Boniface Pre­school. More than 110 entrantswere received for the best practitioner category and 62 ECD sites for the best ECDCentre category. The annual ECD awards ceremony, aimed at recognising ECDpracti­tioners who are the main role players in the development of learners who are enter­ing the primary education system, was held at the Flamingo Casino. Photo: Supplied

Receive awards

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} Boipelo Mere

THE Tshiamo Primary School in Galeshewerecently held their annual award ceremonyat the RC Elliot Hall where they handed topachiever learners certificates sponsored bya parent, Boitumelo Barends.

Award ceremony heart warming

NOSIPHO NTUNUKA scooped the overallachiever award. Photos: Supplied

THE best sports achiever award wasscooped by Olebogeng Malindi

THE 2014 prefects reading the school education pledge.

MR BOITUMELO BARENDS (right), one ofthe parents, also sponsored one of the gr. 4learners, Thabo Mokani, with a school uni­form. Pictured isMokani’s class teacher, Lor­raine Fischer.

AOBAKWE MOKALAKE was declared thebest improved gr. 1 learner.

BOITSHEPO MOKOENA is the best im­proved gr. 7 learner.

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THE martial arts youngsterChaunique Bruce (17) was chosen asthe 2013 SuperSport Let’s PlaySports Star of the Year for ExpressNorthern Cape.

The Kimberley-based teen wasannounced to be the winner at therecent Northern Cape newspapersaward ceremony at the FlamingoCasino. Amongst her prizes were atrophy, shades and an MP3 player.

“I admire my new MP3 playermore than anything, because mylife revolves around music. I feel sogood and honoured to be chosen asthe Sports Star of the Year,” shesaid happily.

Bruce received four gold medalsin regionals, three in nationals andthree in the grand championshipfights. Her motto is Jesus died forme, so I will fight for Him.

During the award ceremonyguests came from as far as Prieskaand Kakamas to attend the functionand witness the first, second andthird place winners for the threenewspaper partners – ExpressNorthern Cape, Noordkaap andKalahari Bulletin, being announced.

The guest speaker for the day wasthe power-lifter Ricardo RobertoFitzpatrick who has won manyaccolades for both able-bodied and

physically disabled power-lifters.During inspirational speech he

said: “One should embrace thetalents that you have been given.Remember that not everyone getsan opportunity, but if you are givena chance, grab it with both hands.”

According to the Let’s Play team,the awards ceremony was aresounding success.

The second-place Sports Star ofthe Year winner for Express wasAlbertus Human (13) for amateurwrestling. The third-place winnerwas Connor Norman (9) who is injunior athletics, soccer, cricket,hockey and kickboxing.

Let’s Play SportsStar announced

THE prizes. Photos: Supplied

THE Let’s Play Sports Star of the Year 2013, Chaunique Bruce (17). THE second­place winner is Albertus Human (13).

EXPRESS NORTHERN CAPE Editor BoipeloMere congratulating the third place winnerConnor Norman (9)

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