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THE John Taolo Gaetsewe Regionis in desperate need of femaleboxers to put them on the map.

This was highlighted by MalusiBoyce, the owner of the JTGMotaung Boxing Club, whohosted his first and successfully-rated boxing tournament inBatlharos in an effort to revivethe sport.

The owner and coach was not

proud to mention during aninterview with Express NorthernCape that alcohol had alreadycaused a lot of damage to thelives of the youth.

After hosting and organisingthe tournament without anysponsorship, Boyce also pointedout that local businesses neededto come on board in terms ofsponsorships to uplift their ownchildren.

Boyce said even though all

promises had faded away comethe day of the tournament, hewas motivated to cover every-thing for the love of boxing.

He saw it as a way of givingback to his community inKuruman, his home town, bystarting the club from scratch.

He mentioned that he had alsoidentified the perfect intersectionfor the tournament where he tookhis chances of competing foraudiences.

“I chose the busiest spot in thevillage to set up the boxing ringin an effort to draw a big enoughaudience. This was the firstboxing tournament in my area inan effort to revive boxing in mycommunity. It was sharing theinteraction with a nearby bottlestore, a crowded gambling (dice)spot, a taxi stop and a supermar-ket which were all opposite thepolice station,” said the coachwith a satisfactory smile.

He mentioned that he waspositive that even though most ofthe guest teams did not make itto the tournament for variousreasons the tournament touchedthe hearts of many.

“I went back to plough backinto my community, thus I willcontinue with promoting thegame as long as the communitycontinues to show their supportlike they did during the tourna-ment,” added the coach proudly.

Strive to revive boxingBusinesses must come on board for sponsorship

THE referee of the day, Kobus Albert, Bonolo Buffel, best boxer winner, Nhlanhla Makhathini, best male boxer, and Malusi Boyce, the organiser of the event. Photo: Supplied

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MOSES NHLAPO, Ward 18 councillor, haspledged to knock on doors in an effort toraise money and donations for the A reThusaneng Community Organisation basedin his ward in Kimberley’s Club 2000.

This is after the volunteers within theorganisation went the extra mile to fightpoverty and hunger among the childrenfrom the ward.

The group of women saw fit to ratherturn the Club 2000 park into a home wherechildren receive food daily, rather thanallow criminals and gang members to use itas their hideout.

Nhlapo made his promise after witnessingmore than 50 children enjoying the home-cooked dumplings and beef prepared by thewomen last week.

Apart from the soup kitchen, whichstruggles to feed the increasing amount ofchildren with the daily budget it is restrict-ed to, the women wanted to find a way tocontinue giving more children daily meals.

According to Tshidi Majola, one of thesewomen, they came up with a solution afterrealising that more children came to thesoup kitchen during the school holidays.

“It is a reality that some of these childrenare hungry due to their poor backgrounds.The only place where they can get anutritious meal is at school which is closedfor the holidays.

“Some of these children’s parents spendthe whole day at work and can only preparea decent meal for them after work. Thus wesaw the need as a community to step in and

save the situation,” said Majola.She explained that she and five other

women had taken food out of their cup-boards to cook on the day.

“We know most of these children, as wesee them and their parents daily. Thus itwas not a difficult task to compile a list ofthem and invite them for a meal at thepark.”

A total of 51 children were registered, butit was no surprise that more showed up.

The volunteers aim to set up their ownfireplace at the park and continue to keepthe fire burning. They appeal to the commu-nity and businesses to assist with sponsor-ship and donations to make the project asuccess and help feed more children.

“We would love to continue the pro-gramme after the re-opening of school bycooking here daily so that the children canenjoy a meal on their way home fromschool. That way we will also be boostingthem to be able to finish their homework.”

Nhlapo approved of the initiative andtherefore promised to assist the volunteersin campaigning for donations and sponsors.

“This will be another effort showing thecommunity that the Club 2000 communitycares and has a good side. We might alsorepair Club 2000’s tarnished image of beingknown as a rough place. We will be turningthis park into a home where children canrelax and play safely on a full stomach. Theparents can now also pass here freely,”concluded Nhlapo.

The councillor urged more parents tocome forward in making the project asuccess “in an effort to save our children”.

Hunger hits hardCLUB 2000 children enjoying their lunch, prepared with love, in the Club 2000 Park.

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POELO NATHANA, one of the volunteers, serving the children from a pot.

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THE Kimberley Boys’ High Schoolwill be representing the NorthernCape in the upcoming nationalfinals of the South African Agencyfor Science and TechnologyAdvancement(SAASTA) on 4December.They were amongst 60 participat-

ing schools in the regional finalswho were chosen on the basis oftheir winning essays selected bythe SAASTA.The topic of the essay was How

will the huge scientific investment in

the SKA affect our lives in SouthAfrica?The SKA is the world’s biggest

telescope and will be co-located inSouth Africa and Australia.The aim of the SAASTA debates

is to foster critical thinkingamongst young learners from gr. 9,gr. 10 or gr. 11 and to encouragepeople to address issues that affecttheir communities.The school will be competing

against eight other schools fromother provinces.Some of the issues may be

related to water problems and

challenges and more.The learners will further use

confidence in public speaking andteam spirit to experience forthemselves how to use science andtechnology in problem solving.The experience to develop

research, critical thinking andinformation literacy skills will alsocome in handy for the learners.According to the SAASTA,

research shows that this form ofdebate encourages critical innova-tive thinking and that interest inscience and technology can lead toa more productive economy.

Team represents provinceTHEmembers of the provincial winning teamare from the left, front: Pusetsi Tlhomelang, AqibMahri and BonganiKooper; back: LucasBraden (teacher), LebogangMoloto, TiisetsoMathakgane andBoingotloMothibi. Photo:Supplied

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ADULLAM ASSEMBLIES, a community-centric congregation in Postmasburg, hasconsecrated Evangelist Hendré Jacobs as itspresiding bishop in a three-day conferenceheld at the Postdene Community Hall.

The Crimson Conference included aleadership seminar, a gospel show and theofficial episcopal ordination service on themorning of Sunday, 5 October.

The leadership seminar focussed on theidentity of the pastor as a shepherd and itwas aptly themed Leader-Sheep Conference.Delegates from all over South Africaattended this informative one-day session.

The purpose of the Crimson Conferencewas to rebrand the congregation, whichwas previously known as the HephzibahHouse of Prayer.

Adullam Assemblies is a dynamicministry under the leadership of Hendréand Gertrude Jacobs.

Michelle Ayton, local branch administra-tor, explained where the name of thechurch came from.

“People would think that our name is ofMuslim origin, but it’s taken from the Biblepassage 1 Samuel 22:1-2: David departedfrom there and escaped to the cave ofAdullam. And when his brothers and all hisfather’s house heard it, they went down thereto him. And everyone who was in distress,and everyone who was in debt, and everyonewho was bitter in soul, gathered to him. Andhe became commander over them. And therewere with him about four hundred men.

She also presented the new corporate logoof the church.

“The word church is a poor translation ofthe word ecclesia, since it implies a sacredbuilding, or temple. A more accuratetranslation would then be ‘assembly’,because the term ecclesia was used to referto a group of people who had been calledout to a meeting,” Ayton explained duringher presentation.

The church has newly-establishedbranches in Postmasburg and Pretoriaand is in advanced processes to acquirethree more branches from congregationswith apostolic links with Bishop HendréJacobs.

The gospel show was themed Gospelfest:Judah’s Shout and included performancesby Shaunette Heyns, Patricia Erasmus andthe 2014 Tsantsabane Idol, Mpho Maroane.The gospelfest attracted huge interest andwas well-attended by community members.

The Sunday morning was dedicated tothe episcopal installation of Bishop HendréJacobs.

It was a day of ecclesial pomp as thecongregants of Adullam Assemblies filledthe room in a mix of crimson and grey,which are the official colours of the church.

The newly-elected presiding prelate hasbeen serving with distinction for more thana decade as evangelist and is a respectedshepherd in evangelical circles.

Jacobs is a published author, socialentrepreneur, motivational speaker andcommunity leader.

A Postmasburg native, married toGertrude and father of three children,Hendré has made his mark as a hands-onchurch leader working tirelessly towardscommunity upliftment.

Speakers had high praise for his sacrifi-cial leadership and homiletic finesse.During the ordination ritual, variouspastors laid their hands upon the bishop’shead in true Pentecostal fashion.

“This is one of the most importantmoments in my life,” Jacobs said.

The interim central executive council andthe draft constitution were presented aspart of the legal proceedings.

Jacobus Mogoto and Jelico Theys havebeen added as elders to the local churchcouncil.

The church has declared the CrimsonConference a runaway success and willcontinue to serve the community.

Church welcomes Bishop Jacobs

FROM the left are Past. Oldrick Louw, Past. Israel Long, First LadyGertrude Jacobs and BishopHendré Jacobs during the official consecra-tion ceremony. Photos: Supplied

DELEGATES at the Crimson Conference.

THE Northern Cape SAPS cricket team was crowned the national champions. The SouthAfrican Police Service (SAPS) in the Northern Cape are proud of their cricket team whowere recently crowned the national champions. The tournament for the National PoliceT20 Championships were held in Potchefstroom from 29 September to 3 October. TheNorthern Cape won all eight round-robin games and only suffered a defeat in one game.The finals were between the Eastern Cape and the Northern Cape where eight NorthernCape teammembers were selected to play for the National Police team. Thewinning teamaims to keep the title when contesting in the Western Cape in 2015. Photo: Supplied

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THE John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG)Developmental Trust sealed offHeritage Month when they handedover a bank cheque of R10 000 tothe Dialogane Tsa TlhapingTraditional Group.

The group hails from Manyed-ing in the Ga-Segonyana LocalMunicipality.

But this is not an ordinarydonation. It is the first step to thebeginning of a fruitful journeywith the group.

After an exceptional perform-ance at the Heritage Day celebra-tion at Manyeding, the trustidentified the group as the firstone ever to be adopted.

The Dialogane Tsa TlhapingTraditional Group will be adoptedby the trust until Heritage Monthnext year 2015 where the adoptionprocess will see the trust address-ing all developmental needs of thegroup for a period of one year.

According to Modiri Gabaatl-hole, the communications officerof the JTG Developmental Trust,this has been marked as the firstgroup to be adopted by the trust.

“We have never adopted anytraditional group before.

“We have always assistedtraditional groups with financialassistance, purchase of equipmentand more, but not adoption,” heclarified.

He said that there was nocriteria used in identifying thegroup except for the good perform-ance of the young kids on the day.

“We just saw young kidsperforming who just neededassistance and we intervened. We

are hoping this assistance willcontinue even after Dialogane TsaTlhaping’s term has lapsed. Weare setting a precedent for groupsin the JTG that the trust isalways watching and will assist inany way possible.”

The donation to the traditionalgroup was emphasised by the JTGDevelopmental Trust CEO, TumeloMpolokeng, when he was quotedsaying: “The donation and

adoption fall within our publicbenefit activities being Arts andCulture.

“We as the trust are driven bycommunity development andDialogane Tsa Tlhaping fits wellwithin our vision of creatingself-reliance within our communi-ties.

“As a community-based develop-ment organisation, the John TaoloGaetsewe Developmental Trust is

mindful that success is inevitablein life and with empowering ourcommunities we are ascertainingthat,” continued the CEO.

The leader of the traditionalgroup, Kealeboga Mashopa, gladlysaid that the donation would helpthem improve their status as agroup where they lacked a fewthings.

“With this year-long adoptionfrom the trust, we will grow as a

group and be recognised nation-wide.

“We are grateful for havingcaught the eye of the trust and wecan only reward them with thebest that they have vested uponus,” she said.

She continued that the grouphad not succeeded in entering forthe 2014 Satma Awards like in2013, because of a lack of funds torelease their new CD.

Trust adopts traditional talent

FROM the left are the JTG Developmental Trust Board of Trustees, Victor Makoke, Kenny Mmoiemang, Sofia Mosikatsi, Tumelo Mpolokeng,CEO of the JTG Developmental Trust, Kgosi Enewang Jantjie, Kealeboga Mashopa, Dialogane Tsa Tlhaping leader, and Motshidisi Jantjie.

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THE Northern Cape Older Persons Forum(NCOPF) board of directors for the nexttwo years was elected during the annualgeneral meeting held last week at theHorseshoe Conference Centre in Kimber-ley.

The NCOPF was officially launched inOctober 2012 in Upington, with the purposeof advocating the rights of Older Persons.The NCOPF consists of two representativesfrom each of the district older personsforums, who in turn are elected from eachof the local older persons forums that existin each municipal area.

The committee ensures that informationis filtered from and to grassroots level,local, district, provincial and nationalgovernment.

The NCOPF meets on a quarterly basis,where older persons are afforded theopportunity to discuss problems they facein their respective communities.

The NCOPF is registered as a non-profitorganisation (NPO) and is in the process toestablish an office in Kimberley. Theyreceived funding through the SAOPF torent and furnish the office, while theNorthern Cape Department of SocialDevelopment bought a vehicle for the useof the NCOPF.

Forum appoints new board

THE new board of directors are from the left, front: Maria Beukes from the Mgcawu District, Regina Seekoei from the Pixley ka SemeDistrict, Hermanus Preyser, chairperson and from the Pixley ka Seme District, Cecilia Moremi, deputy chairperson and from the JohnTaolo Gaetsewe District, and Gail Plaatjies, the secretary who is from the Frances Baard District; back: Frans George van Wyk whois the treasurer from the ZF Mgcawu District, George Anthony, the deputy secretary from the Frances Baard District, Agnes Faber fromNamaqua, Joseph Saal from Namaqua and Jacob Skhosana, the CEO of the South African Older Persons Forum. Absent: ClementMontsho. Plaatjies, who will represent the Northern Cape on the South African Older Persons Forum (SAOPF). Photo: Supplied

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AN Anglo American business unit, KumbaIron Ore’s Kolomela Mine, has empowered asmall group of women to make a big impactat the mine.Thousands of overalls and Personal

Protective Equipment (PPE) of the KolomelaMine go through the hands of this dynamicteam who make sure that it is clean andfresh to wear again the next day.These young women’s laundry business

has established itself as Kolomela Mine’s bestfriend when it comes to the hygiene of itsemployees’ PPE.The Dirt Friend is the aptly descriptive

name.“We chose this name as we felt that we

were the best to render services when itcame to cleaning up dirt,” says IkelengMotlopi, shareholder and one of the foundermembers of The Dirt Friend.The business has grown rapidly over the

past few years. After starting with only fiveemployees in 2010, it currently employs 17people. It has two laundry facilities – one intown and one at the Kolomela Mine – whereit provides a service to both the mine andhouseholds.“We have secured a contract with the mine

until 2016.“Kolomela reached out to us right from the

beginning. They helped us to start thebusiness and provided us with training to beable to render proper services. They alsosupplied us with machinery and materials,”says Motlopi.“We enjoy being entrepreneurs, although it

is one of the most challenging journeys ever.We are happy with the progress made. Weare on the journey of growth,” the threewomen say.

Women’slaundrygrowing

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ELATED: Barcelona Vos, aka Sister Betina – one of BloemfonteinCeltic's die-hard fans – poses with the Sparta Macufe Cup after thefinal at the Free State Stadium on Sunday. VICTORIUS: BloemfonteinCeltic players celebrating their SpartaMacufeCupvictory over Kaizer Chiefs onSunday.

TUSSLE:Keegan Ritchieof BloemfonteinCeltic fights forthe ball withSipheleleMthembuof Kai-zer Chiefs duringthe Sparta Ma-cufe Cup matchon Sunday. Pho-tos: Motswari Mofo-keng

ALL SMILES: Max Tshabalala, Bloemfontein Celtic chairman, celebrates the Sparta Macufe Cup success with Keegan Ritchie, LetholaMofokeng and Davis Nkausu.

Reason to celebrate

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