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} Teboho Setena

LEARNING and teaching at theLetsete Secondary School inThabong, Welkom, began on anegative note on Monday followingwhat appeared to be an act of arsonto burn down the school’s adminis-tration block. The ill-fated act hassent shockwaves through thecommunity, raising seriousconcerns about safety and securityahead of the year-end examina-tions.

The school’s administration blockwas too damaged for the teachersto immediately start with theirwork on Monday on their returnfrom a week-long holiday. Theadministration block was lefthalf-burnt, with windows and wallsdamaged by smoke. The school’smanagement is yet to determinethe cost of the fire which hasdamaged furniture, administrationmaterial which includes half-burntbooks, cabinets, tables and theair-conditioning which appearsirreparable.

The attempt to burn down theadministration building occurredlast Saturday in the early hours,according to the police. WO MaleboKhosana, spokesperson for theThabong Police Station, said aninvestigation into a case of arsonwas underway, adding that noarrests had been made thus far.“The motive for setting theadministration building of thisschool on fire is unknown,” hesaid.

Khosana said firefighters hadmanaged to extinguish the flamesbefore it could cause extensivedamage to the building.

“On investigating the scene, itwas found that two windows werebroken and two bottles containinga flammable liquid were used to setthe staff room and the office nextto it alight. It is suspected thatpetrol bombs could have been thecause of the fire,” Malebo said. Hesaid the fire brigade had beencalled by the security guardemployed by the Letsete Schoolafter he had noticed smoke comingfrom the windows during a routine

patrol.The police are appealing to any

person with information which canhelp in their investigation and thearrest of the suspect(s) to contactthe Thabong police on 057-910-2300/2396 or the toll-free number:086-001-0111.

TEACHERS and learners of the Letsete Secondary School in Thabong, Welkom, removing administration material from the half­burnt administra­tion block on Monday. Photo: Teboho Setena

‘It is suspected that petrol bombscouldhavebeen the causeofthe fire,’ –MaleboKhosana, spokesperson for theThabongPo­lice Station

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} Teboho Setena

A GROUP of youths from Brent Park inKroonstad are reaping the rewards oftheir effort to start a vegetable gardenproject with the mission to createemployment.The garden was established in Febru-

ary on the barren sportsfields on thepremises of the Brent Park SecondarySchool.The vegetable garden has proven to be

a catalyst for the community of BrentPark. It is growing in leaps and bounds.The project produces so much it evenprovides for the Brent Park School’sfeeding scheme and sells to a freshproduce shop in Kroonstad, as well as thecommunity of Brent Park.The garden is pioneered by a non-profit

organisation, Change Adapt Build (Cab),which is mainly made up of youth fromBrent Park.“Because of the type of soil we decided

to plant spinach, as it is viable while weare looking at other types of crops toplant later,” says Warren Jordaan,spokesperson and founding member.He says groundwork to start the garden

project began in 2012 with a feasibilitystudy, business plan and sourcingfunding.“The concept followed a discussion by

community members of whom about 15participated actively. Vincent Beukes, astudent of Political Science at the Univer-sity of the Free State (UFS), and AdriaanBotha, a police officer, were instrumen-tal.”The initiative became a reality this

year after the organisation securedfunding by the National DevelopmentAgency and the provincial Social Develop-ment Department to purchase equipment.“With part of the funding we purchased

a C-model shaded tunnel and constructedan electrical borehole system on theschool premises.

“The possibility of a borehole wasdiscovered during a feasibility study byan assessor we had assigned. The bore-hole system is a major contributing factorto the project’s lifespan. It pumps waterfor 48 hours for about five minutes everyhour.”Water cans were purchased for when

problems are experienced with powersupply for the borehole irrigation system.“The borehole greatly decreased the

financial costs that we would have had tobe contend with if we were to utilisemunicipality water.”He says from the income generated

from sales they are able to pay the seven

people working full time. These workersmaintain the entire project, which resultsin minimal labour costs.“With plans to expand the project and

plant more crops such as beetroot,onions, carrots, cabbage and tomatoes,the project has the potential to createemployment for at least three people towork full time,” says Jordaan.

Garden project in Brent Park thriving

THE workers of the vegetable garden project are from the left, front: Annaline du Plessis, Portia Kok and Sarah Lemmetjies; back:Moses Clarke, Cyril Steyn and Jaftha Koalepe. Photo: Teboho Setena

THE Methodist Church of Southern Africa’syouth movement, the Wesley Guild, inThabong, Welkom, has challenged youths toguard against the temptation of being luredinto using drugs.In their anti-drug and substance abuse

mission they recently marched to theThabong Police Cluster Offices and handedover a memorandum of grievances urgingthe police to enforce the law against drugdealing, crime and substance abuse in orderto free the youth from this vicious circle.Isaac Leseba, community development

convenor of the Wesley Guild, said theircause coincided with the movement’sprogramme held annually during Septemberwhich were centred on four pillars: consecra-tion, creativity, comradeship and communitydevelopment.“The march was against alcohol and

substance abuse as part of community

development. It is evident that alcohol anddrugs have led to the youth of Thabongastray. The become involved in serious actsof crime. Through the march we aimed toreclaim the freedom of the youth and openthe doors of the Methodist Church towelcome back those who have become lost inthe midst of crime, alcohol and drug abuse,”said Leseba. He highlighted youth involve-ment in gangsterism and said it was an issuethat needed serious attention from thecommunity, police and churches.Leseba said as with the recent march,

future activities would involve youth in thedifferent churches, community organisationsand police to intensify the fight against allforms of drug and substance abuse as well ascrime. He said they had considered involvingpersons that had served prison terms tospeak to the youth about the negative impactthereof.

JUSTICE has prevailed for twowomen of Kutlwanong whowere raped and robbed in November2008.Two of their four assailants,

Nelson Vusi Bob and Jappie TellePhomane, were sentenced.Prosecutor Mariaan du Preez and

Magistrate Susan Meintjies presidedover the proceedings to end thefive-year wait for justice toprevail.Phomane and Bob were convicted

and sentenced in the OdendaalsrusRegional Court last week Wednesdayafter they had been found guilty ofhousebreaking with the intent torob and rape the two women (20 and23 years old at the time). Theaccused will both serve ten yearseach in prison.However, their co-accused who

had been on trial for five years aswell, were acquitted.The four men broke into the

victims’ house in K5 section on thenight of 28 November and on entrydemanded money and cellphonesfrom their victims.The women did not have what

their assailants wanted and one ofthe four accused then ordered onewoman to undress and sexuallyassaulted her.The other three men took the

other woman to an open field neartheir residence where they rapedher.The three men later called their

other accomplice who was in thehouse to join them.When this happened the victim in

the house ran to her neighbours toask for help and informed the policewho succeeded in arresting all fourthe assailants.Col. Disebo Cezula, the Odendaals-

rus police station commander,lauded the investigative officer WOHasemothohasengwana Ramongalofor his commitment during thisinvestigation that took almost sixyears.

Rapists get10 years

Youth take a stand

THE youth of the Methodist Church of Southern Africa’s youth movement, Wesley Guild,marched to the Thabong Police Cluster Offices to hand over a memorandum of grievancesregarding drug and substance abuse, as well as escalating crime. Photo: Supplied

} Moeti Molelekoa

I, MOETI MOLELEKOA, concede themistake to be critical of the late CameronThulo without any defensive in the opinionpiece published on 1 October with theheadline “Mob justice”, as harsh andemotionally charged.It was indeed wrong of me to have used

the background of the defunct Tribunenewspaper in the opinion piece in relation towhat I highlighted regarding the eventswhich had led to the mob justice.Thus, I apologise unreservedly to his

family and also to have broken the code ofethics bringing to the public’s attention whathappened back then in the corridors of thedefunct publication’s newsroom. The lowerpart was to consider the background a partof the historic experiences that one encoun-tered, it was not meant to harm anyone.What I tried to highlight was that mediapeople should not allow the public ororganisations to dictate the terms andinfluence their decisions – especially if theyhave the facts correct.This error is regrettable.

Opinion piece wasnot meant to harm

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MOSA LETEANE, a law studentat the University of the FreeState, has made history by beingelected the first black femalepresident of the Students Repre-sentative Council (SRC). She hailsfrom the Free State’s Goldfieldstown of Welkom and has roots inthe township of Thabong.Tshenolo Meruti, Express

journalist, spoke exclusively toLeteane to find out more abouther.

How do you balance yourstudies and being SRCpresident?

Sometimes I find it hard tobalance everything. It takes extraout of you, more time, less sleep,fewer friends. I just have to makeit work. My primary goal is tograduate so I can’t lose focus.

What are you studying?

I am studying LLB. This wasnot what I started with when Icame to university. I started offwith public management and thenmoved on to Law.I have always wanted to do

something in the arts, but pres-sure from my mom drove me tolaw.

Tell me about growing up.

I grew up in Thabong, Welkom,and later on I moved to my

grandparents’ place and did myhigh school studies at Unitas.I’m from a single-parent house-

hold. I have one sibling, a brother.My grandparents and extendedfamily are very close and dear tome. My mother started fromnothing, but worked her way up.

What are your plans afteryou graduate?

I sometimes feel really bad thatI am at this point in my life and Iam still unclear about whatexactly it is I want to do. All Iknow is that I love working withpeople and helping people.My first thought after graduat-

ing will be to maybe take up asecond degree in politics andgovernance.The world is my oyster and

giving back to this country iswhat I want to do.

First black female SRCpresident, how does it feeland what does it mean?

When I ran for council this wasnot exactly one of my initialthoughts. All I knew was thatgiven the years of experience andthe issues that students at theuniversity are faced with, perhapsI can still do more.For me it was (and still is)

about what had to be done, thework.But firstly, I’m extremely

humbled by the opportunity toserve. It means a great deal to us

(the SRC) that so many studentshave trusted us to be their voice.Being the “first black female

president” of a historicallyAfrikaner university is an honour,but more than anything a hugeresponsibility, especially with ourtransformation project.We remain committed to our

students and their interests.

What are some of thehurdles you have alreadyfaced as SRC president?

I am aware of the system, so Iam not shocked by it.I was the SRC member for Legal

and Constitution last year, so I amnot new, I know the system, I amaware.I have been able to assist the

new council to make theirtransition easier.The challenges don’t scare me

as much. The only huge transitionhas been academically, socially,religiously and so forth.My team has made it easier.

Do many young people stillnot understand the role ofan SRC president?

Technically you are part of theuniversity structures, forms andboards. The president is there tovoice students’ concerns; thepresident is the external relationfor students.The president is there to

oversee that the SRC is runsmoothly.It’s a nine to five thing. You are

the voice of the students.You probe, you consolidate, you

fight and it’s crucial that studentselect the correct people. I am notlimited to that; I’m what isrequired of me at any point intime.

What are your plans foryour term?

I have a lot of plans. I have avision and through the differentportfolios I will address andachieve them. Academic andfinancial exclusion are the biggestproblems that the SRC president

faces.We need more money and I

want to raise money.A hug won’t solve the problem

of financial exclusion so we needto raise as much money aspossible before registrations.Residences are also going

through a lot of transformation.

Who would you say hasmoulded you?

I thank God for blessing mewith my mom; she is my number-one supporter. My mom is mypillar of strength, it all starts withher. My family is also verysupportive, as well as my bestfriend, Mel.I have been very blessed to have

many motherly figures, womenwho didn’t owe me anything, butsaw potential in me.Had it not been for teachers

who whispered in my ear that Icould become more, I would notbe here today. I hope one day tothank them all.

What is your greatest fearin life?

It has always been the samething to me, failure.You know why I am afraid of

failure, because you won’t fail ifyou do your part.Failure is you not doing your

part. Of course there are situa-tions that are out of my control,but I take that as a “not yet” fromGod, not a no.

Leteane committed to students

MOSA LETEANE, SRC president,University of the Free State.

} Teboho Setena

THE 19 police officers who werebusted last month in connectionwith alleged theft, corruption andmoney laundering have begun towalk the tightrope with internaldisciplinary hearings against theminstituted.The officers are part of a group of

25 people who were arrested by theDirectorate for Priority CrimeInvestigation (DPCI) also known asthe Hawks early in September.The law enforcement agents

cracked down on the group lastmonth following months of investi-gations into the alleged crimeactivities after concerned membersof the community had blown thewhistle.The 19 police officers, together

with six civilians, are facingcriminal charges ranging from theftand corruption to money launder-ing.Paul Ramaloko, spokesperson for

the Hawks, said the 19 policeofficers, including the six civilians,had been granted bail ranging fromR1 000 to R10 000 on their appear-ance in the Welkom Magistrate’sCourt last month.They appeared in court on

different dates from 12 to 17 Septem-ber.Ramaloko said bail granted to the

25 suspects had been determined bytheir involvement in the allegedcrimes.He said the police officers had

been suspended from duty whilein-depth investigations into theiralleged crime activities continued.Lt. Gen. Thabethe Mpembe, the

Free State police commissioner,stated clearly that there would beno escape for the 19 police officerssuspected to have had their handsin the cookie jar upon their arrestlast month.He added there was enough

evidence to bring the police officersand the six civilians to book.

Officers to facedisciplinary hearings

Capt. Mosia December (ThabongOrganised Crime), Pule Lelao Mat-labe (Welkom Flying Squad), Mot-seki Alfred Setenane (Thabong resi-dent), Tsholo Sello (Thabong resi-dent), WO Mbulelo Samson Jaho(Welkom Flying Squad), Sekeleli Jer-emia Tsibulane (Welkom Public Or-der Policing), Thuli Daniel Tladi(Welkom Public Order Policing),WO Thamsanqa Hendrik Djalivani(Bronville detective), David Mahlale-la (Thabong Police Station), TshidisoMethews Rampoporo (Thabong So-cial Crime Preventiong), Theben-yane Michael Masakala (ThabongSocial Crime Prevention), LloydSamuel Modupe Moeti (Thabongresident), Phinithi Daniel Mpholo(Thabong Crime Prevention), JosiahThemba Mdaka (Thabong DetectiveServices), Sebolai Hendrik Molete(Thabong Detective Services), Capt.Rehab Mankokone Letsie (WelkomCrime Prevention), Const. TshidisoJohannes Macala (Welkom CrimePrevention), Const. Kedibone ElisaDlamini (Welkom Crime Preven-tion), WO Tshokolo Samuel Ma-khisa (Welkom Crime Prevention),WO Daniel David Sempapalele(Welkom Crime Prevention), Tank-iso Ishmael Masilo (Thabong resi-dent), Const. Zekhethile JosephMbena (Thabong detective), Const.Molo Samuel Monyaki (Thabong De-tective), Dan Sello and Ditaba DavidNtone (both Thabong residents).

The accusedare as follows

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THE respected community builder Eliza-beth “Nnuku” Radebe received anotherdeserving honour at a glittering functionheld recently at the Meloding Hall inVirginia. She was presented with anhonorary certificate, rewarding her legacyin community building in Meloding.Befitting to Radebe’s influential role, thehonorary certificate was signed by theFree State MEC for Social Development,Sisi Ntombela.The occasion also coincided with the

annual general meeting of the YoungWomen’s Christian Association (YWCA)Free State, of which Radebe is a member.Radebe’s legacy as a community builder

and developer spans over 40 years, duringwhich she contributed in different formsin her community of Meloding, whichincluded her influential role in theYWCA.The auspicious event was organised in

partnership with Kgothatso Mokoena,YWCA international ambassador, and theMeloding police cluster, as well as thefollowing provincial departments – SocialDevelopment, Education and CorrectionalService.“The concept came after realising a need

to celebrate and rightfully thank thelegendary Radebe for her tireless effortstowards the development of the communityof Meloding and Virginia.“Words can never express how grateful

we are to Radebe for dedicating over 40years of her life to develop an Africanchild, educate and nurture women andgirls in this community,” said Mokoe-na.The speakers who included friends of

various departments and organisations,applauded Radebe for devoting her energyand knowledge towards bringing a positivechange in her community.Radebe’s involvement in the community

dates back from the late 1950’s. In 1959 shewas appointed as the first black midwifein Virginia serving till 1967, and in 1968she became the first black person to servein the Early Childhood DevelopmentBody.She has been instrumental in the

founding of the following organisations –

Goldfields African Nurses Association in(1969), YWCA Virginia branch in (1969)and the Meloding Care Centre in 1960where she served until 1979.Radebe has received recognition for her

extensive work in the community – anaward for best YWCA member of the yearin community work served for one year in1991, Eskom/Sowetan Woman of the Year

in 1993, Beneficiary: “Women TogetherClub” training Community Development inSweden 2000 and a Merit Award from theRotary Club of Virginia in 1995.Radebe has expressed her appreciation to

the community of Meloding for theirsupport over the years and for acknow-ledging her while she was still alive aswell as the well-wishing messages from

around the world which she had receivedon this special day.“There will always be a part, and always

a very large part of every community,that have no care for themselves, andwhose care reaches a little further thanthe impatience of immediate pain, andeagerness for the nearest good,” saidRadebe.

Community builder honoured

RECOGNITION: Legendary Elizabeth Nnuku Radebe (second from the right), community builder of Meloding, flanked by some of themultitudes in attendance to honour her. From the left are Rammereki Matlokotsi, Eunice Tsolo, Yoliswa Mfecane and Lolo Nkoalo.

Photo Supplied

THE Human Resources Department of the Thabong police station recently held afarewell function for their longest­serving colleague, Capt. FrancinaManoto (secondleft), who has retired. With her are from the left Capt. Thamsanqa Mokapela, Lt.Col Ina Botes and Diphapang Mohlakoana (senior aministration clerk).

Photo: Teboho Setena

Say goodbye to colleague

WITH 11 days to go before the 2014 matricexaminations start, the Free State Educa-tion MEC, Pule Tate Makgoe, has urgedgr. 12 learners to focus.The province will see 26 834 full-time

candidates registered for the 2014 NationalSenior Certificate (NSC) examination tobegin on 27 October and end on 28 Novem-ber. In a statement Makgoe expressedconfidence in the department’s ability todeliver a credible gr. 12 examination.“Measures have been put in place to

ensure that the department conductsquality and credible examinations andprevents possible leakages of the 2014National Senior Certificate examinationquestion papers. We’ll adequately respondto any potential crisis and other security-re-lated incidents,” Makgoe said.He said on Friday, 17 October, all gr. 12

learners would be asked to sign a pledge toconfirm their commitment to uphold theprinciples of honesty and integrity in theexaminations.“We hope that every learner will heed the

call to voluntarily sign the pledge. We alsocall on parents and community members tosupport the gr. 12 class of 2014.”He said about 330 examination centres

across the Free State were ready forexaminations.“Systems have been developed to ensure

that question papers are delivered on timeto all the districts. Invigilators have beentrained to respond to any challenges theymight encounter.“To assist learners to adequately prepare

for exams we have provided the schools

with exemplary question papers andmemoranda, 2014 gr. 12 examinationguidelines and rubrics, examinationguidelines to administer Common Task(CAT) for Life Orientation, a preparatoryexaminations timetable, and the 2014language vision,” Makgoe said.He encouraged the schools to share

documents with learners.“All efforts have been made for learners

to write the correct paper. The papers setin the prelims cover the entire syllabus andare expected to be of a similar standard tothat expected in the final examinations. Theresults also contribute to the School-basedAssessment (SBA) mark. We wish alllearners well with their preliminaryexaminations,” Makgoe said.The department’s 2014 target in the NSC

results is a 90% pass rate and 40% bachelorpasses. “Our recent visits to various schoolsin the province have confirmed ourreadiness for the 2014 exams,” Makgoe said.

Few days to go before exams‘Measures have been put inplace to ensure that the de­partment conducts qualityand credible examinationsand prevents possible leak­ages of the 2014 NationalSenior Certificate examina­tion question papers.’ – TateMakgoe

EXPRESS, WEDNESDAY 15 OCTOBER 2014 5

SOCIAL NEWS

THE Thabong police station in Welkom’s Human Resourcesstaff attended a farewell function of one their longest servingcolleagues, Capt. FrancinaManoto, last Tuesday. From the leftare Rose Chambal, Mmakge Ramathe, Lourens Thekiso, Mo­sele Nhlapo, Nthabiseng Tsoaeli and Eva Kwanya.

KGOTHATSOMOKOENA (left) and Franscina Ramaele gracedthe occasion to honour the legendary communityworker anddeveloper of the Meloding community, Nnuku Radebe. Theevent was held at the Meloding Community Hall recently.

Photo: Supplied

LERATOTHEBE and her partner, Thabiso Ramaisa, in their stunningattire arrived for the Riebeeckstad High School matric farewell heldat the Goldfields Casino a week ago. Photos: Teboho Setena

CHENE VAN WYK and Relebohile Mallanewere dressed to the nines for the Riebeeck­stad High School’s matric farewell.

Dressed to the nines

KAYLA LOUWand her partner, Juandre Goodman, looked very styl­ish at thematric farewell of theRiebeeckstadHighSchool. The func­tion took place at the Goldfields Casino a week ago.

MOJALEFA MOLELEKOA (right) and his partner, Thato Mzinyathi,dressed for the occasion when they attended the RiebeeckstadHigh School’s matric farewell held at the Goldfields Casino.

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} Teboho Setena

THREE members of the Harmony SportsAcademy and learners of the Harmony HighSchool, Vuyo Mantjie, Thulani Dhladhla andFelix Noge, received a hero’s reception aftertheir continental quest.They helped the South African national

u.17 boys’ team to qualify for the 2015Confederation of African Football u.17Championship to be staged in Niger.It is the first time that South Africa will

be represented at the tournament since thecountry had been re-admitted to competeglobally in 1992.The trio was part of the South African

national u.17 team that made history byqualifying for the continental footballchampionship last month following victoriesover Tanzania and Egypt.Led by Molefi Ntseki as head coach, the

team hammered Tanzania and Egypt 4-0 and4-3 respectively to cruise to the final tofeature Niger (hosts), Ghana, Guinea, Mali,Zambia, the Ivory Coast and Nigeria.After being drawn in a group that featured

one of the continent’s strongest contenders,the young Pharaohs, the South African sidewere not given much of a chance to qualify.

However, they surprised everyone byadvancing from the group knocking out thefavourites, Egypt. The team were unbeatenin home and away matches for the durationof the qualifier stage.Dhladhla made his debut in South Africa’s

4-3 win over Egypt and looks to follow in thesteps of fellow teammates Noge and Mantjies,who boast eight and seven caps.Mantjie and Noge were included in the

start-up team but Dhladhla was a lateinclusion in the team by Ntseki following thesuspension of tried and tested centraldefender Katleho Mohame. The debutdefender came in the second stanza replacingReeve Frosler.“We feel great to be a part of a team that

have made history for South Africa. Itinspires us to do well in future tournamentsand whenever we are called up to representour country,” said Dhladhla.Dhladhla was a surprise package who was

spotted at this year’s Engen u.17 tournamentstaged in Bloemfontein in July. Ntseki hadno doubt of the player’s ability.“It was a big surprise because I was called

up a day before the team jetted off to Egypt.I’m excited about everything that is happen-ing,” said Dhladhla.

Trio receives ahero’s welcome

YOUNG WARRIORS: Vuyo Mantjie, Thulani Dhladhla and Felix Noge are members of the Harmony Sports Academy and learners ofthe Harmony High School. They received a hero’s welcome from Pitso Mokoena (head coach, left) and Hector Mogadi (manager, right)on their return after their historic quest to help South Africa’s national u.17 boys’ team qualify for the 2015 Confederation of AfricanFootball u.17 championship. Photo: Teboho Setena

GoblePark tolight up} Tladi Moloi

ABOUT R3 million has been spent onthe installation of the floodlights at theGoble Park Stadium in Bethlehem,Tjhetane Mofokeng, the executivemayor of the Dihlabeng Local Munici-pality, told Express.Mofokeng said they decided to

install the floodlights at the stadiumafter they had received a proposalfrom the Absa Premier League outfitFree State Stars.“We received a proposal from the

management of the team indicating tous that the light in the stadium waspoor and did not meet the PremierSoccer League (PSL) standards.“So, they asked the municipality to

change the lights. I am proud toannounce that we are busy working onthat at the moment,” he said.Ea Lla Koto have been using both

Goble Park and the Charles MopeliStadium in Namahadi, Qwaqwa, fortheir home games.Charles Mopeli has mostly been used

for the evening games and to hostKaizer Chiefs, Mamelodi Sundowns,Orlando Pirates and BloemfonteinCeltic because of the bigger crowds.However, it is likely that the Mike

Mokoena-owned team will move theirnight fixtures to Bethlehem as soon asthe lights are up and running.Mofokeng said they had promised

that the lights would be working atthe end of October.“We hope the team will be playing

their evening games at that stadium asof next month,” he said.He said he had been overwhelmed

when he received the proposal statingthat the team wanted to take theirevening fixtures to Bethlehem becausethat would boost the economy.“It is obvious that some people will

be sleeping here, and that means ourB&B’s (bed and breakfast), guesthouses and hostels will always be full.Our filling stations and shops willmake money from people who will becoming here to watch games,” hesaid.Dihlabeng has never disappointed in

matters regarding football.They have always kept their cheque

open for the development of sportswithin the municipality.The municipality pumped R500 000

into the Dihlabeng Local FootballAssociation (DLFA), arguably one ofthe richest associations within theThabo Mofutsanyana District Munici-pality. He said Bethlehem was knownfor good football and they wanted toget it back to that standard.“I can tell that the talent is there

and we have to make sure that wenurture it.“We have stars in our municipality

and we have to make sure that wegrab the chance to showcase them,” hesaid.

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