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BETHLEHEM. – The 14-year-old MekiPortia Mthimkhulu from Giyani nearBethlehem who died (while jogging) aftershe had been hit by a car last week on theR26 (Riemland Road) near Baken Park, willbe laid to rest on Saturday at the BergsigCemetery.She was with her younger brother

Nhlahla (9) and two friends when a speed-ing vehicle on the Riemland Road drivingin the direction of Reitz allegedly hit herfrom behind killing her instantly.The group was jogging home. An eyewit-

ness, who was about to cross the road whenthe incident occurred, told Express EasternFree State (EFS) that the four girls hadbeen running at the side of the road when aspeeding car had hit one of them. Luckily,one of the group managed to pull the9-year-old out of harm’s way.“I heard a sound. At first I thought the

car had hit a pole, but it was the girl. Theothers fell to the ground. I told my friend towatch out for the vehicle, which didn’t stop,while I ran to the hospital to call anambulance,” the eyewitness said.According to the eyewitness, the driver in

the Ford Figo returned to the scene after hehad driven a few kilometres.When Express EFS arrived at the scene

the tearful girls were in the ambulancewith the mother of the deceased, MamoketeMmameki Mthimkhulu (34), and her sister,Matefo Sebutsa.Mamokete said she could not believe it

when her son had come home in tears andhad told her that her 14-year-old had beenhit by a car.“I went to the scene and upon my arrival

I found my daughter’s body covered with ablanket,” she said.She said it had been the first time that

Meki had gone jogging with her friends.“Her friends were used to it and knew

the road and it was the first time she hadasked to go with them. At first I refusedbecause earlier in the day she had com-plained about a sore knee. But in the end Ilet her go. I did not know that I wouldnever see her alive again,” said the heart-broken mother.Sgt. Mmako Mophiring, the police

spokesperson, said the driver of the car,who works for the South African NationalDefence Force (SANDF), had been arrested.“He is expected to appear before the

Bethlehem Magistrate’s Court soon facingcharges of culpable homicide.”

Girl dies at side of roadDriver of vehicle to appear on charges of culpable homicide

THE body of Meki Portia Mthimkulu (14) from Giyani near Bethlehem lies at the side of the road after she was allegedly hit by a speedingcar. Insert: Meki Portia Mthimkulu. Photo: Tladi Moloi, Insert: Supplied

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QWAQWA. – The members of parliamentof the National Council of Provinces in theFree State are impressed with the qualityof the health-care facilities they viewed onWednesday in the Thabo MofutsanyaneDistrict Municipality.The delegation, which is conducting a

week-long oversight programme known asprovincial week, visited two health-carefacilities, the Tina Moloi Clinic in Moed-ing, Tsheseng, and the Elizabeth RossHospital.The delegation is of the view that the

standard these facilities have reached, is amajor step in the right direction for theimplementation of the government’sNational Health Insurance (NHI) policywhich will improve access to qualityhealth-care services for the whole popula-tion, and health promotion and preventionservices at community and household level.“It is heartwarming to see such world-

class health infrastructure in rural areas.The newly built Tina Moloi Clinic, whichwas built to the tune of R8,3 m includingequipment, is of the standard that ruralpeople everywhere in South Africa de-serve,” said Manana Tlake, leader of thedelegation.She said the delegation applauded the

management of the facilities for theirsterling work in ensuring that thesefacilities were clean and that there were noqueues in sight.“It is also worth noting that the facilities

did not raise the issue of a shortage ofessential medication, which is a goodbarometer for effective health-care sys-tems,” Tlake said.While the infrastructure is to be applaud-

ed, the facility faces a challenge with ashortage of human resources similar tothat faced by other health facilities nation-wide.The clinic’s staff complement is currently

at 50%, meaning that the facility isoperating at half of its capacity.The delegation is of the view that the

shortage of skilled health-care practitionersremains a major impediment to theeffective implementation of the NHI.Tlake said the delegation called on the

provincial and national Department ofHealth to further strengthen their cam-

paigns to lure young South Africans toprofessions within the health-care industry.“I think the department and National

Council of Provinces (NCOP) have taken usto the clinic and hospital that look verygood. We would actually like to go to those

places about which we receive complaintsand visit local clinics unexpectedly,” RoyJankielsohn, leader of the DemocraticAlliance in the Free State, said.He said it was clear that there were

preparations made for that visit.

“We would recommend to them that infuture when we visit places, we should gounannounced.“In that way we would be able to do a

decent oversight over the functioning ofthe provincial department.”

Health-care facilities inspected

MEMBERS of parliament of the National Council of Provinces in the Free State walking in the Elizabeth Ross Hospital. Photo: Tladi Moloi

PHUTHADITJHABA. – Staff of the Healthand Wellness Centre at the University ofthe Free State Qwaqwa Campus recentlytook a stand against abuse when it orga-nised a Walk A Mile In Her Shoes GenderEquity Awareness Campaign.Staff and students walked through the

popular Crescent Mall Shopping Complex atPhuthaditjhaba, Qwaqwa, hoisting placardsto highlight the plight of abused women

and children.The male staff wore heels in order to

experience first-hand what their womencolleagues endure when going throughabuse.“One of all the things I have experienced

here today is patience. If we were allpatient with each other, we would not beexperiencing so much abuse,” said JackVezi, assistant director: Human Resources.

Males in high heels for equitySOME of the male staff members in their high heels. Photo: Supplied

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THE ANC Youth League celebrated its 70thanniversary last week and a small ceremo-ny was held to mark the occasion in theFree State.Top officials of the provincial chapter of

the league, including Makalo Mohale,chairperson, and Dikeledi Direko, secretary,attended the cake-cutting event held at theparty’s headquarters, the Kaizer SebotheloBuilding in Bloemfontein.In the toast, Direko paid tribute to the

youth of 1944 and 1976, as well as those ofthe present day.

“Education is a huge priority to theyouth league in the province,” she said.The 1944 youth league generation includ-

ed the likes of Nelson Mandela, AntonLembede, Walter Sisulu and Oliver Tambo,a group which produced two future presi-dents of the ANC.After cutting the cake, Mohale promised

that the youth league in the province wouldfulfil all its responsibilities.“We will propel the ANC to meet the

demands of young people.“The ANC has promised to deliver 60%

and the youth league says they mustdeliver,” he said.

ANCYL celebrates

SOME of the ANC Youth League's Free State leaders cut the league's birthday cake lastweek as its 70th anniversary was celebrated countrywide. Joining hands to cut the cakeat the Kaizer Sebothelo Building in Bloemfontein, the ANC's Free State headquarters, arefrom the left Puseletso Seleke, ANCYL secretary in the Xhariep region, Dikeledi Direko,provincial secretary, Makalo Mohale, Free State ANCYL chairperson, Ntaoleng Mofokengprovincial treasurer, and Tswelopele Manabile, Provincial Executive Committee member.

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VILLIERS. – Mbitjana Mdhlane (31) fromQhalabotjha near Villiers has beensentenced to life imprisonment by theVilliers Regional Court.He was sentenced last Tuesday. This

was for raping a 14-year-old girl whosemother was away from home on the dayof the incident.Lt Master Motsoeneng of the Mafube

Family Child Protection and Sexual

Offences Unit arrested Mbitjana inQalabotjha on June 2013 after receiving adocket of rape against him.Since his arrest he has never gotten

bail. The accused went to the house ofhis girlfriend knowing that she was nothome. He gained entry through thewindow trying to change his voice askingthe girl where her mother was.He entered the house and raped her.

She reported the incident to her uncleand they went to the police station toopen a case.He was linked through DNA test

results. The accused was found guilty onTuesday, 9 September, and sentenced tolife imprisonment at the Villiers RegionalCourt.“This is good work appreciated within

the community for justice to be served

and we congratulate the members forinvestigating the matter. We cannot stopteaching criminals that crime will notpay.“We will not fold our arms regarding

crime against women and children, butwill roll up our sleeves and take the bullby its horns,” said the Free State provin-cial commissioner, Lt Gen. ThabetheMpembe.

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RECENTLY I reprimanded my neighboursfor burning hazardous materials in theirfireplace. The reason to discourage this isbecause such materials are not onlydangerous to the health of my family, butalso his family and other neighbours dueto a poisonous smoke which engulfs thearea.There are foreign nationals who are

tenants and they allegedly survive byrecycling and selling different kinds ofitems. The other neighbour remarked thatinstead of stopping these people I shouldhave asked to be a part and benefit fromwhat seems to be a profitable undertaking.I responded that I could not risk the

health of my family; and my family’swashing could not be put on the washingline due to the dark cloud of smoke thatpolluted the atmosphere.That scenario reminded me of Rahab in

Joshua 2:12-21 when she hosted twoIsraelite spies who had come to initiate amove to take over Jericho. The two spieshad gold in their possession which theywere willing to give her for having keptthem in safety. But Rahab, despite being aprostitute, asked for her family to besaved. I also chose my family.On a separate matter, the Lejweleputswa

region is being riddled with gangster wars.Gangs are roaming the streets, shooting,stabbing and killing people, because wedon’t have wise and older, mature menwho are positively inspiring younger mento change their lives through mentoringand teaching them what behaviour isacceptable and not acceptable. A boy whogrows up without a father figure is likelyto encounter problems which will in thelong run require to be solved by a father.The man you call “Dad” plays an impor-tant role in the life of a boy.A boy looks up to his father for guid-

ance and direction in life.

Over ten gangsters have died in theWelkom township of Thabong last Decem-ber alone. It is for your own good as afather to play soccer games and chess withyour sons after work. The more the fatherand son play together, the better they bondand in this way the son becomes wiserand will grow up with good morals makinghim ready for when he too becomes afather.The father ought to be there at the

school’s sports days and prize-givingevents to motivate his son(s).It is also to your advantage as fathers to

be involved in community projects andcommunity organisations like the schoolcommittees and the community policingforum (CPF).Should the G Hostel, notorious for gold

and copper smuggling, be converted intofamily units, we can expect more foreign-ers relocating to the Thabong township ingreat numbers.South Africa is losing billions of rands

through the illicit selling of gold, dia-monds and copper.) To comment or express your views aboutthe issue highlighted in the column, go towww.express-news.co.za. Express Goldfields& NFS welcomes anyone interested incontributing to the weekly column as publicobservers or citizen journalists. There is nopayment for writers.

Send your opinion piece (not exceeding450 words) to [email protected].

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BETHLEHEM. – Brian Boswell’s Circusis back in town, so be prepared to bethrilled and amazed.Jugglers, stunt horse riders, perkypoodles, ponies, camels, tightropewalkers, trapeze artists, acrobats andclowns will be entertaining the crowdsin Bethlehem starting from tomorrowuntil Saturday. It will be held at theBethlehem Show Grounds.Brian Boswell’s Circus has an all-newlook and new show this year andchildren and adults alike are assured ofan entertaining outing to the circus.Trained horses, camels and poniesprance into the ring with their train-ers, Jane and Georgina Boswell, whileperky poodles delight the crowds withtheir energetic antics. Come and meetthe cheeky goats and friendly alpacacalled Nuzzle.The acrobatics team Quantum Leapwill perform aerial acrobatics – includ-

Circus fun for all

MARTIN AND WAYNE MISS TSETSEG Photos: Supplied

ing a blindfolded pirouette – highabove the circus ring.Miss Tsetseg will do her contortionson the aerial hoop, spinning metresabove the sawdust while holding on byher teeth.Mademoiselle Zaya will astound thecrowds as she walks the tightrope onballet points and flies through the airon the single trapeze.It promises great family entertain-ment not to be missed. Book now toavoid disappointment by phoning083-629-7799 or visiting www.boswell.co.za. Like them on Facebook.All registered charities are invited tocontact the Brian Boswell’s CircusCyber Lions Club to arrange a freevisit to the circus.School groups – book your place atthe morning show at 10:00 (one hour)at R40 for children. Teachers enterfree of charge.

BETHLEHEM. – The MatswapitsengNon-Profit Company was launched onSaturday at the NG Church Bohlokong nearBethlehem.Even though the Bohlokong-based

organisation was launched on Saturday, itwas already started in July.According to Tjotjopa Motaung, one

of the members of the company, itwas aimed at alleviating poverty withinthe community and to develop theyouth.“We aim to have our own centre in the

next few years where we will be able to

interact with our youth about crime,unemployment, teenage pregnancy andmany other issues,” he said.The organisation started with 15 members

and is currently sitting on 25 members.Motaung said they had offered a helping

hand to one of the schools and the commu-nity of Silahliwe, an informal settlement inBohlokong, since they have started thecompany.He said the organisation was doing all its

work with only the membership money,because they do not have any additionalfunding.

Poor, youth offered helpMEMBERS of the Matswapitseng Non-profit Company during its recent launch at the NGChurch Bohlokong. Photo: Supplied

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THE failure by numerous municipalities inthe Free State to adhere to supply chainregulations is costing the provincial govern-ment millions, according to auditor generalrepresentative Odwa Duda.Duda said some municipalities were found

to inflate prices of items, purchasing a waterpipe for R10 million while its actual valuewas only R1 000 at standard price.

Duda revealed the alleged gross financialaccountability last week Thursday whentabling the audit outcomes of local govern-ment for the 2012-’13 financial year to thedelegation of the National Council ofProvinces (NCOP) in the Free State Legisla-ture. The NCOP delegation visited the FreeState to assess service delivery.The provincial leader of the NCOP

delegation, Manana Tlake, said the visit wasin line with the annual provincial week

programme which was aimed at ensuringthat parliament interacted with people topurposely improve service delivery.According to the auditor general report, an

estimated R207 million was spent by munici-palities to pay consultants in the previousfinancial year without measuring theirperformance. Duda further said that munici-palities owed suppliers an estimated R2billion for services rendered or contracted inthe 2012-’13 financial year. The auditor

general report showed that municipalitieswere failing to follow supply chain regula-tions such as publicly tendering servicesabove R500 000.Following the presentations regarding the

state of municipalities’ financial manage-ment, Tlake said the delegation would bedoing oversight visits in the Dihlabeng LocalMunicipality and Thabo MofutsanyanaDistrict Municipality to monitor servicedelivery.

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SOUTH AFRICA’s domesticworkers will soon be covered bythe Compensation for Occupa-tional Injuries and Diseases(Coida) Act, said the Labourminister, Mildred Oliphant.The minister, who held a

Domestic Worker Imbizo at the

Grace Bible Church in Sowetoon Saturday, 6 September, saidthe Act was currently undergo-ing a parliamentary review andwould be passed in the nearfuture. She said the Unemploy-ment Insurance Act was alsobeing reviewed.

Oliphant said: “The reviewwill include extending benefits toworkers when going on mater-nity leave and extending theclaim period and the benefit’stimeframe.”Domestic workers are urged to

register for unemployment

insurance benefits at labourcentres locally as domesticworkers. The minister said thedepartment’s inspectorate wouldhave to up its game and ensurethat domestic workers areregistered and afforded workerrights. – Government News

Act on domestic workers reviewedTHE Orlando Pirates Bethlehembranch invites its members to theMTN Final trip to Durban. A taxiwill leave at the clubhouse(Stella’s Tavern) on Saturday at05:30. For more information callHlalele on 073-318-9967.


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THE South African Breweries (SAB) hasreintroduced its successful Tavern Interven-tion Programme for Men, known as theTIP, which, through a series of workshopsin taverns across South Africa, aims todrive attitudinal and behavioural change inmen identified as perpetrators of social ills,including crime.The TIP is a partnership between SAB

and a local non-governmental organisation(NGO), Men for Development in SouthAfrica (Medsa), and seeks to provide menwith appropriate skills and knowledge toeffectively help combat crimes closelylinked to alcohol abuse.It is one of the few programmes of its

kind in existence in South Africa.SAB partners with a number of commu-

nity-based organisations and leaders toensure the success of the TIP and to helpidentify those men who require interven-tion as well as those who wish to becomeagents of change within their communities.These include community-based organisa-

tions focused on upliftment, CommunityDevelopment Workers (CDWs), CommunityPolicing Forums (CPFs), Community PatrolUnits (CPUs), tavern owners, provincialliquor authorities, liquor traders associa-tions, the SAPS and influential communityleaders.Police databases assist in identifying

perpetrators and social workers may alsomake referrals to the programme.Each workshop, targeting 60 men, is held

in a local tavern over a period of five days,and encourages active engagement byparticipants on several social issues.The content of each workshop is based on

issues and trends prevalent in South Africaand across the globe.It seeks to promote responsible alcohol

consumption; support SAB’s alcoholstrategy; reduce the impact of HIV andAids; promote human rights, and inparticular children’s rights; minimisegender-based violence and contribute to areduction in crime.Amongst others, the men are educated on

the importance of eating and drinkingwater when consuming alcohol, HIV andAids transmission and how to accommodatepeople infected and affected by the disease,the importance of circumcision in thepromotion of men’s health, understandingand promoting the rights of women andchildren, conflict resolution, family valuesand healthy living.“The SAB understands the responsibility

that comes from being a leading corporatecitizen and is constantly striving to be aforce for good within society. It is for thisreason that we have long taken a leader-ship role in promoting the health andwell-being of the communities in which weoperate.“Through the TIP SAB wants to be part

of the solution by not only addressing thesymptoms of the problem but by targetingits source. Empowering these men with thenecessary information to become ambassa-dors of change will mean a better life fortheir families and entire communities,”says Mpho Sadiki, the SAB’s head ofsustainability and transformation.The TIP was first introduced in 2008 as a

pilot programme and officially launched in2010, ending in 2012. During this four-yearperiod the programme reached more than2 000 men in local communities.SAB is targeting at least 360 new intakes

aged 18 and above in various parts of thecountry between mid-September and early2015.On the final day of the programme,

participants are rewarded during a gradua-tion ceremony with a certificate of partici-pation. They are encouraged to sign apledge of commitment to be ambassadorsof change and champions within theircommunity.A Men’s Support Group (MSG) is formed

by the men and meets once a month. Herethey consolidate what they have learntduring the intervention sessions, they areable to discuss and share problems or bereferred to an expert organisation, such asSanca, Famsa or social workers for furtherintervention.Behavioural changes in the men are

tracked through the support groups.

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BETHLEHEM. – Tokkie van Zyl (18), alearner at the Bethlehem VoortrekkerHigh School, has been chosen as theAugust winner of the Express EasternFree State SuperSport Let’s Play SportsStar of the Month competition for hisachievements in rugby.Tokkie is the captain of Voortrekker

High’s first rugby team. He is anexcellent rugby player who, throughhard work and determination, wasrewarded by being selected to be part ofthe u.18 team that competed at theEmirates Sevens in Dubai and in the2013 Academy Week.This year he was selected to partici-

pate in the 2014 Craven Week and heand his team were crowned the Griffonschampions. He holds an impressive goalkicking accuracy level of above 80%.Tokkie’s motto is: “Hard work beats

talent, unless talent works harder.”Send your SuperSport Let’s Play Sport

Star of the Month nomination forlearners between the ages of 6 and 18today (nominations received before the20th of each month will be included inthat month’s selection). You can emailyour nomination to [email protected] or fax it to 086-552-4922.For more information call Lynne orJuanré at Z PR on 051-522-9574.

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TOKKIE VAN ZYL, a learner of the Voortrekker High School, has been chosen as theAugust winner of the Express Eastern Free State SuperSport Let’s Play Sport Star ofthe Month competition. Photo: Supplied

HELPINGHANDS: Benita Labuschagne and Leandi Venter donated items to the Child Care Centre. The donation formed part ofWittebergHigh School’s community project. Among the items donated were teddy bears, stationery and toys. They are currently working onprojects for fundraising to supply the centre with paint and decorations. Photo: Supplied

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HARRISMITH. – Service delivery is at theheart of the Maluti-a-Phofung Local Munici-pality’s executive mayor, Vusi Tshabalala.

A fortnight ago the mayor was on aproject road show at the Makgolokoengvillage outside Harrismith and he hasrecently visited Intabazwe with the sameaim of monitoring various projects.

He was accompanied by members of themayoral committee, as well as serviceproviders, for projects to monitor theprogress of each project.

The project service providers includedSelemane Holdings, Mofono Construction,Naledi Landfill and other contractorsoperating on various projects. Consultantshad the opportunity to brief various directo-rates, media and guests on progress reports.) The development of the HarrismithPrivate Hospital main works is scheduled tocommence towards the later part of 2014.) The upgrading of infrastructure atcemeteries is still in progress and burialshave already commenced at the IntabazweCemetery.) The New Door Sports and RecreationalHall in Ntabazwe is still in the process ofcompletion.) The construction of VIP toilets in Nta-bazwe and VIP toilets at the Mandy farm iscompleted.) The re-sealing of tarred roads in Garvockand Plein Street in Harrismith is completed.) The Waste Water Treatment Works projectis underway.

During their briefing session, consultantshad a dialogue with the mayor and repre-sentative of the municipality about thechallenges they also faced on the projectsthat they worked on.

Tshabalala said: “The empowerment andrecognition for people who are working onthese projects are essential, – this is anotherway of promoting growth and additional jobopportunities for the community.”

To finish off the road show, members ofthe community gathered in the Naledi

Community Hall where Tshabalala thankedthe community for voting, gave insights andclarity on the development of projects andexplained the process he would follow withnew upcoming projects to ensure that thecommunity neutrally benefited.

The community had an opportunity tointeract directly with the mayor.

Following the executive mayor’s previousproject tour in the Makgolokweng village, aneed for toilets and school uniforms at theMandy Farm Primary School was identified.

The executive mayor fulfilled his promiseand officially handed over the toilets to theschool in partnership with local businessstakeholders.

He also donated school uniform and shoesfor all the learners.

Mayor keeps an eye on projects

VUSI TSHABALALA, the executivemayor of theMaluti-a-Phofung LocalMunicipality, poseswith theMandy FarmPrimarySchool learnersafter he had donated school uniforms to them. Photo: Supplied

THE former national team skipper andKaizer Chiefs midfielder, Neil Tovey,describes Bafana Bafana’s strike forceas the “weakest department” in theteam and is calling on coach Ephraim“Shakes” Mashaba to rope into hisranks an experienced campaigner suchas Bernard Parker.

Tovey – who skippered Bafana totheir Africa Cup of Nations triumph in

1996 – is not happy with the numerouschances that the strikers failed to convertin South Africa’s 0–0 draw with Nigeria intheir second 2015 Africa Cup of Nationsqualifier.

Tovey told KickOff.com that Mashabaneeded to seriously consider bringing inan experienced forward capable of scoringcrucial goals when Bafana resumed theirqualification campaign next month.

”Our attack is the weakest departmentin the team,” Tovey said.

“During the match against Nigeria ourstrikers did not do well and were exposedby their opponents. To me, (Bongani)Ndulula still needs to do much more atclub level to prove he deserves to be inthe national team.

“The movement of the strikers was notgood at all. (Tokelo) Rantie was not

passing the ball and you could see thatthere was no coordination among theforwards.

“Bernard Parker, to me, is still vitaland Mashaba must consider having alook at him.

“We are going to be playing toughmatches and we need experiencedplayers who can deliver under pres-sure,” added Tovey. – Kick.Off.com

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QWAQWA. – African Warriors will travelto Durban in KwaZulu-Natal on Saturdayto face the Golden Arrows FC in theNational First Division clash at thePrincess Magogo Stadium. Kick-off is at15:00.Maihlome Ihlasele will be chasing their

first win of the 2014-’15 season, whileArrows will be hoping for their first winon home turf in front of their home crowd.The two teams drew in their previous

encounter against Santos and FC CapeTown respectively. Arrows played to agoalless draw against FC Cape Town whileWarriors stole a point from Santos with alate equaliser by Reason Chilwane, makingthe score 1-1 at the Charles Mopeli Sta-dium in Qwaqwa.Arrows are in sixth position on the log

table with five points in three games. TheQwaqwa-based Warriors are 13th on thetable with two points after the samenumber of games.The ability of strikers to score goals will

be key in Saturday’s encounter. However,statistics show that, although Arrows arebetter in defence, they are struggling to hit

the back of the net.They have scored one goal in three

outings, but they have kept a clean sheetin all games. Warriors have scored threegoals, but picked five at the back of thenet.David Vilakazi, the Warriors mentor,

told Express Eastern Free State that he wasnot happy with the number of goals thatthey have scored. He said they neededmore goals, because that was what wouldwin the games for them.“We should make sure that we collect

points on our home turf. If you check, wehave played two draws here and that isnot good,” he said.Vilakazi said they would keep on

working hard to make sure that theplayers convert scoring opportunities.“We need to be more aggressive in front

of the goal box,” he said.The former Platinum Stars mentor said

he was, however, happy with a point thatthey have collected against Santos, eventhough they had already lost the game.“Honestly, I must be happy with a point

here. The game was out of our handsalready and fortunately we scored a lateequaliser,” he said.He said they were going to Arrows to

collect three points and added that theyknew that it would not be easy.“We are going there to fight. That is a

must-win game for us,” he said.)Meanwhile, things are becoming worsein the Maluti FET College camp as theysuffered their fourth defeat of the season.They lost 3-2 away to Royal Eagles onFriday.They will welcome Thanda Royal Zulu

FC at the Charles Mopeli Stadium onSaturday. Kick-off is scheduled for 15:00.

Warriors take on ArrowsON THE BALL: Thansanqa Ngema (left) of AfricanWarriors and Cheslyn Jampies of Santos fight for the ballduring their National First Division encounter at theCharles Mopeli Stadium on Saturday. Photo: Tladi Moloi

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‘We need to be moreaggressive in front of thegoals . . .We are goingthere to fight. That is amustwin game for us.’

– David Vilakazi, Warriorsmentor

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