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Nsikazi – your voice, your people
Page 3 Kruger’s first black pilot completes game capture rating
Exams still on
hold at UMP
Thobile Mlangeni will continue with their exams.
As far as we are concerned as a
providers to which they owe rent.
The strike has entered its second
MBOMBELA - Two mobile university the exams are still on. We week. Some of the students have
offices and a vehicle belonging have not postponed them, although already left campus for safety
to the University of Mpumalanga the university is still on hold. Our reasons. Lowvelder Express has
(UMP) were some of the valuable security comes to clean and open since learned from concerned
items burned during a recent chaotic the gates during the day, but those students that there are many issues
student protest at the Mbombela striking students always mess up worsening the situation at UMP.
campus. everything at night. We are positive, “All students were told that
It is not clear when the students however, that we will contain the they will be writing their exams
will continue with their final year- situation,” he said. in January, but were later told
end exams. The students blockaded the they would do so in December.
On Tuesday morning, Dr Paul entrances with debris and burning As students we feel that there is
Maminza, the dean of students tyres last week. Their concerns someone in management who
affairs, told Lowvelder Express included issues of the academic is making decisions without
that they were certain that the year extension and accommodation consulting with us. More needs
situation will return to normal as the allowances for off-camp students to be done when students
university intends to beef up security during the extended period. They write exams. We need to be
on site. alleged that some of them had accommodated and to be able to
“We are hopeful that things will been evicted from their private buy food. We won’t be able to
revert to normal and the students accommodation by service function properly without being
paid the accommodation and
food allowance by NSFAS,” said
Noxolo Zuko*.
Zuko alleged that some of the
students have used the protest as
payback or revenge on certain
lecturers who have been accused
of racism, hence the torching of
the mobile units used by them.
Another student, who also
spoke on condition of anonymity,
alleged that the protest was
hijacked by some politicians and
people who are not students, to
push their own agendas.
“There are people who are Big Zulu is in the house
trying to manipulate this. The
protest itself was only genuine in Rapper Big Zulu will invade Matsulu where he is scheduled
the first 24 to 48 hours. Whatever to perform at the hip-and-happening Highway Restaurant on
is happening afterwards is no Tuesday December 15 during the Chilla Nathi Tuesdays session.
longer serving the interests of Big Zulu, who has just released a smashing hit, “Imali eningi”,
students,” he said. will share the stage with DJs Dogza, Fila and Sakhi N.
Tickets are selling at R50 and R100 for VVIP.
* Not her real name
2 LOWVELDER EXPRESS - NEWS Thursday December 10, 2020
Ex-convict takes a stand against GBV
Bridget Mpande understand that no means no. When I was
25 years old, I was found guilty of rape
KABOKWENI - A former sex offender is and was sentenced to prison for 18 years.
urging men not to repeat his mistake. I was released when I was 35 years old. I
Mduduzi Ndlovu, who was found guilty am here and willing to go to different areas
of rape and sentenced to 18 years in prison, and warn others about how wrong it is to
said, “While I was in custody, I realised I did sexually abuse women, and to also make
not only rape the victim, I also affected and them understand what happens when you
damaged her future,” he said. get to prison if you abuse women and kids,“
“Today, there are women who do not he said.
trust men anymore because of people like Ndlovu is originally from KaNyamazane.
me. I had to learn this the hard way, to “When correctional services said there
will be an event in KaBokweni to raise
awareness on gender-based violence, I
raised my hand and asked if I could be there
too so I can share my story with those who
are still thinking of doing what I did. This
is because most offenders do not realise the
damage their actions cause to the victims.
The incidents affect the victims for life. The
scars remain with them and they struggle,”
he explained.
“I believe almost all of us have once
been a victim of GBV, whether directly
or indirectly. We know people who were
victims of it. I am standing to say no, not
in my name. I am pleading with all of you
Dispute ensues
to not let the tendency continue because
it is a very bad one. I am grateful to God
that He has given me a second chance and
an opportunity to educate others who are
considering doing what I did,” he said.
between two CPAs
Ndlovu was talking during the provincial
Mduduzi Ndlovu. launch of the 16 Days of Activism.
Enver Wessels
MANYELETI - There continues to be
dissent among the Manyeleti Game Reserve
land claimants. The claim dates back to
1998 and returned land to 151 verified
claimants, according to the Manyeleti
Verified Land Claimants (MVLC) leader,
Andries Sihlangu. At the centre of the
dispute is the establishment of two opposing
communal property associations (CPA), one
of which Sihlangu said is benefiting unfairly
from projects and new developments at
Manyeleti.
"We lodged a land claim that was
gazetted, with some of the claimants passing (MTPA) had signed an agreement with
the verification process while others did the RLCC and the deputy minister of rural
not. Since then, another claim was lodged development and land reform, because the
at the Regional Land Claims Commission elected CPA included unverified claimants,"
(RLCC). he said.
"All along, the process was facilitated by Sihlangu added that the matter now stood
George Mathedi Moosa and more recently before the court and that the land claimants
by Adv Kabelo Matsane," he said. were questioning why the MTPA was
According to Sihlangu, Matsane informed working with the CPA that is not considered
the claimants that there is a process in legitimate by the land claimants.
place that requires the CPA to settle the "A number of projects have been
claim because it is supposed to be taken to implemented at Manyeleti that are benefiting
the court that ruled that only verified land this CPA that is not recognised."
claimants are eligible to establish and form A contingent of the MVLC marched to the
a CPA. Commission on Restitution of Land Rights
He added that the other claim lodged by in Samora Machel Drive to hand over a
the opposing CPA had been rejected. memorandum outlining its grievances on
"We alerted Matsane that candidates who November 26.
stood for nomination had not been verified. It was met by the chief director, Sam
Today's march is to protest against the Nkosi, who signed the document and
election of unverified land claimants while extended assurances that the matter would
the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency be looked into.
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Thursday December 10, 2020 NEWS - LOWVELDER EXPRESS 3
Capt Simelane completes game capture rating
Linzetta Calitz first black helicopter pilot working
under SANParks Air Services which
SKUKUZA - SANParks recently provides aerial support for many of
celebrated Capt David Simelane, the departments within SANParks.
South Africa’s first black game He said, “Working as a pilot for
capture-rated pilot. Nicknamed SANParks is a calling. It is tough, but
“Blackhawk”, Simelane completed I am in a blessed position to say that
his game capture rating, which is this is not a job for me, it’s a passion.
an endorsement on his pilot licence, Couple that with the fact that I am
with flying colours at the start of doing it in the same park where I first
December. fell in love with wildlife 25 years ago,
SANParks CEO Fundisile Mketeni it is just a dream come true for me.”
said, “We are extremely proud of Mketeni emphasised that
Simelane and his achievement. He is Simelane’s achievement is a reflection
an inspiration of SANParks’
to many young action to
black aspiring improve
pilots and we Simelane has been a employees’
hope that his helicopter pilot for expertise
passion will to address
inspire more 16 years and has flown inequalities
people to choose all over the world and
this industry as disparities in
their careers.” staff profiles.
Game capture SANParks is
rating is a very complex pilot committed towards the development
endorsement rating where a helicopter and implementation of access, equity,
pilot needs to take into consideration and equal employment opportunities
the environment, animals and the within the organisation.
crew, all while managing the actual “Society has started to realise
helicopter itself. how important both our natural
Simelane has been a helicopter pilot and cultural heritage are and with
for 16 years and has flown all over a passionate and educated person
the world including Madagascar and like Simelane at SANParks, we can
South Sudan. “I have a passion for continue to conserve and leave future
flying and now I get to combine that generations with the natural beauty
with my love of wildlife and nature. and heritage of South Africa.
“I wake up in the morning knowing “Today is a proud day for
that every flight I do is to make a SANParks and the SANParks Air
difference in nature conservation and Services. We salute David Simelane
in people’s lives.” and wish him well as he goes
Simelane, who started working for onwards and upwards,” concluded
SANParks earlier this year, is KNP’s Mketeni.
Capt David Simelane.
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4 LOWVELDER EXPRESS - NEWS Thursday December 10, 2020
Doc’s Covid-19
fear becomes
a stark reality
Bridget Mpande
MBOMBELA - As normal activity
resumes the fear of contracting Covid-19
seems to be slowly subsiding.
This is according to Dr Prudence
Buthelezi, a general practitioner, who had
to face the fear of transmitting the virus to
her loved one.
She said it has always been her greatest
Nontokozo Phiri and other artists at one of the world perfomances.
fear to contract Covid-19 and transmit it
to her asthmatic daughter, Mpilwenhle
Local artist recognised abroad
Mlambo (11).
This local doctor is among those who
have been vocal about the Department
of Health’s need to provide proper,
quality and effective PPE for all health
practitioners. Buthelezi said she is now
Thobile Mlangeni artistic spaces. The focus is to encourage diabetic due to Covid-19.
and promote social inclusion by working “I want to remind the public to be
MATSULU - Nontokozo Phiri is a well- more with people with special needs. cautious. I have experienced the pain and
travelled artist from the province, with a We perform and do mime workshops in fear of this virus. I have noticed that most
heart of gold. different centres for the youth and elderly. of us have become lax about safeguarding
The Matsulu-born lass holds a diploma We also do similar activities in Namibia,” ourselves since level 1 began,” she said.
in youth development, and a certificate in she said. Buthelezi said, “When my tests came
performing arts studies, arts administration Phiri’s artistic abilities include dance, back positive last Tuesday, the only
and youth mobility. drama, poetry and mime art. thing I could think of was Mpilwenhle.
She is currently pursuing a degree in She has attended and facilitated many I knew she has underlying issues due to
government administration and workshops. her asthma. My family members went to
development. She has been on the panel of judges for a get tested and she was the only one who
Her overseas travels started when she was number of competitions, including Jika ma
part of a student exchange group to Sweden Jika, KaNyamazane Schools Art Festival
for a Market Theatre laboratory. and Mpumalanga’s Got Talent. ‘I want to remind the
“I have performed in many arts festivals Phiri believes that a lot can be done public to be cautious. I
and shows around the world including in to develop artists in Mpumalanga.
Italy, France, Mozambique, Serbia, Namibia “Funding is a big issue, but the have experienced the pain
and Germany. biggest issue is not getting the
“I am currently a senior trainer at Mime proper support we need as artists and fear of this virus’
Art for Life, a performance group which in the province. Our talent is
started in Germany. I have been involved in needed when they want to give came back positive. I had expected the
arts tours in Germany for the past 10 years,” us exposure and a T-Shirt, and worst after I heard her results. I know I
she said. when there are platforms that pay am the one who brought the virus home,
Phiri and six artists from Mpumalanga and they are always given to national however, I am unable to explain where
the Western Cape participate in a week-long artists, which is not fair at all,” she I obtained it. I travel from one town
performance tour in Germany every year. said. to another, for example I work at Rob
“This is where we do mime workshops Phiri is inspired by people who Ferreira Hospital and Sabie too. We were
and performances for school, at festivals and make a living from what is available admitted at Mediclinic Nelspruit after
around them. I went there because I was not feeling
She is Nontokozo Phiri.
well. I had not expected to find myself
the founder of the testing positive. I had previously done
Labasikati Women Follow Phiri on her Facebook page, several tests and they kept coming back
Empowerment La-Basikati Empowerment Centre and her negative. When I saw how the virus was
Project in Matsulu. Facebook page, Nontokozo Phiri. damaging my lungs on the scan I was
really shocked.”
Mpilwehle turned in 11 while in
hospital on December 4.
“It is strange. We were all worried
about my daughter, but she left the
hospital before I did. She left on day five
of our stay. I stayed behind because I had
some challenges, although I was relieved
to see her go home. I was discharged on
Monday and I am currently at home,” she
explained.
During her interview with Lowvelder
Express this doctor raised her concern
about health practitioners. “I am worried
because we really need PPE to protect
our family members from this virus,”
said Buthelezi.
She added that the days before she
had realised that she was positive, she
had made sure that she protected her
patients by not touching them while
examining them.
Mpilwenhle Mlambo and Dr Prudence
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Buthelezi at the hospital.
Thursday December 10, 2020 COMMUNITY - LOWVELDER EXPRESS 5
Bongi Shiba, Sikhumbuzo Nkosi he took first place in the visual arts category, Banele Nkambule, Nontokozo Magaret Phiri, Ntokozo Mbatha Vusi Thulane Mazibuko took second
and General Simelane GTZ from Rise FM. place in the music category.
Great talent shown during grand finale
Bridget Mpande who dedicated their time to organising it. 2. Amatsheketshe Dance Group
“We would like to thank the department of (eMalahleni)
MBOMBELA - It was a nail-biting sports, Mercure Hotel Nelspruit and Jeppe 3. Amakhathaza Pantsula Dance
encounter for performers during the College.” Group (eMalahleni).
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Civic Centre during the fourth instalment of 1. Mzwandile Khumalo (Egutshwa)
this annual competition. The winners are as follows 2. Ratanang Mohlape (Nhlazatshe)
There were four categories, namely Music: 3. Soul Healers (eMalahleni).
dance, music, drama and visual arts.
According to Bongi Shiba, the coordinator 1. Decent Worshippers (Daantjie) Visual arts:
of Mpumalanga Got Talent, they saw many 2. Vusi Thulane Mazibuko (KaBokweni)
talented young people from across the 3. Senzo Jiyana (Middelburg). 1. Sikhumbuzo Nkosi (Edwaleni)
province. 2. Buhlebuyeza Group (Nkomazi)
She, however, noted that due to Covid-19, Dance: 4. Nontando Lubisi (Driekoppies).
the number of participants and sponsors was
limited. 1. Thubelihle Youth Club (eMalahleni)
“Our performances included traditional
dance, indigenous music, drama, visual arts,
contemporary dance and more. This year,
we received close to 200 entries, but due to everyone.connected
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Shiba’s message to the winners was
that education is the only key to success.
“Young people must go to school and and
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6 LOWVELDER EXPRESS - COMMUNITY Thursday December 10, 2020
Thulakahle Khumalo (social workers supervisor MAPD), Ester Ntuli (deputy chairperson: development: DPSA Mpumalanga), Kenneth Sithole (secretary: DPSA Mpumalanga) and Randy
Sayiya (MAPD social worker).
Shoes and sneakers donated to 18 leg amputees
MBOMBELA - The Mpumalanga to the community by the Browse Around Randy Sayiya, a MAPD social worker. and is part of eight other similar
Association of and for Persons with Charity Shop currently being operated “As DPSA we would like to thank bodies in the country affiliated to the
Disabilities (MAPD) donated single by the MAPD to benefit persons with MAPD for the shoe donation. We would national council of and for persons with
shoes to Disability People of South Africa disabilities in the province. also like to thank our community-based disabilities.
Mpumalanga Province (DPSA). “It is with great pleasure to partake representatives for identifying the The donation followed a donation of
The shoes will be handed to leg in the season of giving. Even though beneficiaries. We will distribute the shoes ten pairs of school shoes to KaMagugu
amputees. it is not much, we hope it will be of to relevant beneficiaries,” said Easter Inclusive School last week.
Each member will receive one formal great assistance to the beneficiaries. We Ntuli, deputy chairperson: development of MAPD would like to thank the
shoe and one sneaker. would like to encourage the community DPSA Mpumalanga. sponsors, donors, funders and partners for
A total of 36 single shoes were donated to continue supporting persons with MAPD is the advisory body on all making the donation possible.
and will be received by 18 beneficiaries. disabilities and work together to ensure matters affecting, concerning or impacting For more information on MAPD
The donation forms part of giving back that their rights are not violated,” said persons with disabilities in the province services contact 013-741-3699/8034.
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Eskom highlights dangers of illegal connections
KABOKWENI - Illegal
connections are not only against
the law, they also kill people.
This was the message during an
Eskom safety walkabout in the
area on Tuesday.
The event formed part of an
annual nationwide campaign to
raise awareness in areas where
electricity-related incidents
are rife.
Illegal connections have
claimed the lives of four
minors in 10 related deaths
recorded in the past year.
Two of the children
from the area were killed
by unsafe electricity
connections.
“The safety of our
customers is paramount
to us. Along with regular
audits of our infrastructure
in communities to ensure
their safety during use,
we also run yearly safety
education programmes
across the country. The aim
is to help our customers use
electricity safely while they Some of the electricity warning signs in the area.
enjoy the benefits thereof
in their homes, instead of tampering, substandard wiring by communities. This can minimise
it being a source of harm,” of households, as well theft and vandalism and theft, and hopefully
said Eskom spokesperson for vandalism were also addressed. end the deadly practice of illegal
Mpumalanga, Leonard Sibiya. Members of the community, connections,” said Sibiya.
The safety walk began at representatives of the SAPS, the Unlike past campaigns that took
Mpompoli Community Hall. It City of Mbombela and civil society place in KZN and the Free State, this
was led by an Eskom delegation leaders attended the walkabout. safety walkabout had to be adapted
along a route on which warning “This community engagement due to Covid-19 regulations, with
signs were placed to alert helped us understand the needs only a few people being able to
and educate residents about of the residents of KaBokweni participate.
hazardous areas in their village. and how we can best provide the The public is encouraged to follow
While illegal connections were support needed. We also hope that Eskom on Facebook and Twitter for
the main concern, other issues this fosters a sense of ownership safety tips and channels to report
An Eskom official puts up signs and posters for the community. such as illegal structures, meter and respect for Eskom property illegal activity relating to electricity.
LOWVELDER EXPRESS - COMMUNITY
8 Thursday December 10, 2020
New single a cry for help in fight
against gender-based violence
Mbekezeli Mbuli
MBOMBELA - She is back... And this
time with a powerful message against
gender-based violence (GBV).
The award-winning “Gugulethu”
hitmaker, Indlovukazi, has just dropped a
new sizzling single.
Just as the rest of the country observes
16 Days of Activism against Gender-based
Violence and continues the fight against
this scourge, the artist released a new single
titled “Nyandzaleyo” (A Cry for Help).
Her latest offering features the talented
KwaMhlanga-based Afro Brotherz. This is
not the first time she has worked with them,
as they have made magic together once
before and are accredited for creating the
beats for the award-winning “Gugulethu”.
“The new track has a good beat to it that
will get you dancing, but it really comes
from a sad and heavy heart because it was
inspired by the pain, heartache and sorrow
of many abused women and children,”
Indlovukazi said.
The single that officially dropped last
week is available on all digital music
platforms. Her mesmerising voice, just like
‘What women and children
are going through affects
me as well and as an artist,
this is my way of sharing my
pain’
in her previous hits, “Gugulethu” and “My
Dali”, is what it will make fans fall in love
with the new track.
“GBV is a pandemic that is slowly
crippling our society and robbing many
families of their loved ones. All we see and
read about in the news are stories of women
being raped and killed every day, and as a
female myself I feel the pain.
“What women and children are going
through affects me as well and as an artist,
this is my way of sharing my pain as well as
theirs. This is my way of sending a cry for
help. Through my music I am saying that
love doesn’t have to hurt,” she continued.
Indlovukazi said working with the Afro
Brotherz has been a magical experience and
she wouldn’t mind doing it again.
“They are simply incredible. I truly
appreciate working with them, it’s been an
honour. They are extremely talented.”
HERE’S TO A SAFER Indlovukazi has worked with a number of
notable artists in the industry, such as Prince
Kaybee and Master KG, proving how well
she collaborates with any artist.
MOLOTO ROAD. IINDLELA AZIKHANYE.
As commited custodians of South Africa’s national road infrastructure, we place particular focus on
making sure that our roads are meticulously engineered for all road users. This is why SANRAL has been
hard at work upgrading Moloto Road.
We have introduced traffic-calming circles in Vlaklaagte 1 and 2, Tweefontein and at the intersection of
the N11 and R573 in Marble Hall. We’ve constructed a butterfly intersection at Mathys Zyn Loop, widened
the lanes, remarked roads and marked centre lines to prevent drivers from straying into opposite
direction lanes. When we say IINDLELA AZIKHANYE, we mean it.
SANRAL. An agency of the Department of Transport.
www.sanral.co.za
Reg. No. 1998/009584/30 An agency of the Department of Transport.
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10 LOWVELDER EXPRESS - COMMUNITY Thursday December 10, 2020
Local dietician honoured with Heroines Awards
Thobile Mlangeni
MBOMBELA - One of the province’s
dedicated dietitians and entrepreneurs,
Sylvia Maseko, was honoured with the SA
Heroines Awards over the weekend.
Maseko is also the founder of the Health
Excellence Organisation, the host of the
annual Health Excellence Awards.
She was one of the 50 nominees
countrywide of the SA Heroines Awards,
which are also registered under the Black
Diamond Foundation, with the eldest
nominee being 61 years old and the
youngest 14 years old.
With the awards, humanitarians and
unsung heroines in South Africa are
Carol M and Sylvia Maseko with volunteers of Sisitasive Multi Purpose Centre. monitored and celebrated.
The event took place in the Free State
on December 5 under the theme, "Women
economic and empowerment drive". During
the previous four years, the focus was on
only honouring women of that province.
Due to the challenges brought about
by the outbreak of the coronavirus, the
organisers decided to celebrate the unsung,
hard-working women from all corners of the
country.
“As a nominee, I had to choose an NPO Sylvia Maseko at the awards.
for the SA Heroines charity drive, as
they say charity starts at home. I selected always prioritise it because I see the need for
Sisitasive Multipurpose Centre that feeds assistance.”
about 127 children on a daily basis. I was Maseko and her partners recently held
paired with two nominees of Gauteng, a successful fundraising campaign and
Nelisa Jojo and Onicca Moloi. The centre collected donations for Sisitasive.
has been adopted by the Black Diamond “We also prepared lunch for those at
Foundation for the next 12 months, and we the centre and gave them Christmas gifts
will assist in meeting its needs through all that included dignity packs to last each
avenues possible,” explained Maseko. girl for four months. We presented them
The beneficiaries of Sisitasive included with clothes, shoes, cosmetics, sweets and
orphans and vulnerable children of the area. snacks. We thank all the stakeholders and
Volunteers at the centre also help them with individuals for their donations,” she said.
their homework. Anyone who is willing to contribute in any
“It has existed for more than 20 years, way can contact Maseko at clviamaseko@
but it still cannot afford to build a proper gmail.com or send a WhatsApp on
structure due to lack of funds, hence I 079-888-0246.
SANBS running low on blood group O stocks
Enver Wessels of life-saving blood.
“Traditionally, December is a difficult
MBOMBELA - The festive season is time for the SANBS, with limited access to
swiftly rounding the corner and Lowvelders corporate blood drives and availability of
are waiting to go on holiday. Sadly, this donors, impacting on the ability to collect
period is characterised by road accidents the minimum of 3 500 units of blood a day
which means that the need for blood that are needed to treat patients.
increases. "We approach this season with low
The South African National Blood stocks and we know that we have some
Service (SANBS) reports that there is less tough times ahead if donors do not respond
than three days' stock of group O blood. to our call to lend a hand," added Reddy.
SANBS' CEO Ravi Reddy said this is He extended an appeal to all South
far below the five days' stock required to Africans to make venues available for
sustain the country's need. blood donation that include spaces which
"The SANBS is facing severe blood stock are accessible to the public.
shortages, to the extent that there may not "As we head into the busy holiday
be sufficient available blood for patients in season, we are facing a particularly
need over the festive season," said Reddy. challenging situation.
In light if this, the SANBS appeals to all "All willing and eligible donors are
existing and potential blood donors to make urged to visit their nearest mobile and fixed
their way to a donation site to donate a unit donor centres."
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Patrick Tsunke, Elliot Skosana and Sabelo Mathebula.
The sun is rising on budding, young tennis players
Enver Wessels programme in the entire Ehlanzeni to assist, providing it with more space to of the sport with the kids, which we
District,” said Kutumela. conduct coaching. appreciated,” she continued.
Sunrise Tennis Academy (STA) is Subsequent to the launch, STA has “We were really excited that Tennis STA is engaging with a number of
fast making strides in taking the sport hosted two more coaching clinics in South Africa joined us in KaNyamazane. role players to support the programme
to disadvantaged areas. After launching KaBokweni and KaNyamazane, hosting It also brought a coaching team led by and intends on setting up tennis hubs in
its 2020/21 development programme 140 aspiring players. Patrick Tsunke, a professional tennis all four municipalities in the Ehlanzeni
a few weeks ago, it has concluded a “All three activation events have coach who is currently the head of Arthur District.
partnership with the Lowveld Junior Tennis proven that our initiative is going from Ashe Tennis Stadium in Soweto.” “These hubs will provide coaching on
Association. strength to strength and is appreciated by Kutumela said the academy was a weekly basis. We are also mobilising
According to STA’s Emily Kutumela, schools, parents and individuals in various appreciative of the equipment donation former tennis players to come on board,
this latest move means that the academy’s communities. which will make a difference in children’s and be taken through coaching courses
programme is now officially recognised. “KaNyamazane was our last activation lives. for them to play a part at the hub level,”
“We will continue working together to for the year. We are hoping to resume “Elliott Skosana, the provincial explained Kutumela.
improve the participation of junior players once schools open in 2021.” tennis development officer, was also She concluded by thanking the sponsors
in previously disadvantaged communities. Due to the lack of tennis facilities, the in attendance and part of our coaching and urged parents to support their children
We will now handle the tennis development STA team asked Tenteleni Primary School team. Skosana shared his knowledge in all their sporting endeavours.
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THE ROCKETS SUFFER
FIRST DEFEAT IN PSL
Mark Kinnear Stellenbosch United’s Stanley Dimgba in easy save.
the 84th minute gave the visitors three log Dimgba’s goal was a beauty. He had
Next Tuesday TS Galaxy travel points. come off the bench just 10 minutes earlier.
to Loftus Versfeld for a vital DStv The game was played at a frantic pace. Van der Linde had no chance to stop the
Premiership match against log leaders, The visitors had the better of the powerful shot.
Mamelodi Sundowns. attacking play. The Rockets threw caution to the wind
Defending champions, Sundowns have The first chance came in the 12th minute in the final minutes, but there was no
14 points, scoring four victories and two when Ashley du Preez hit a shot on target, cohesion in their attacking.
draws thus far in the season. They are only for TS Galaxy keeper, Weston van Stellenbosch had the better chances and
undefeated. der Linde to pull off the save. it was a gutsy win.
The Rockets occupy ninth place, with a Du Preez hit the cross-bar 10 minutes TS Galaxy had eight scoring
win, four draws and one defeat. They have later. opportunities, but only one on target.
seven log points. The Rockets had numerous Stellenbosch had two chances on target
It is a match in which Mamelodi opportunities in the first 45 minutes, but and seven off target.
Sundowns are overwhelming favourites. their shooting was off target. The corner count favoured the visitors
TS Galaxy have failed to fire up front this The teams were locked at 0-0 at half- five to one.
season and this cost them their first defeat time. The Rockets’ attack let them down.
against Stellenbosch United at Mbombela Wade Lekay had a long-range shot on It was a tight Stellenbosch defence,
Stadium on Sunday. target on 76 minutes, but Stellenbosch’s but the home team seemed to lack
A powerful left-foot strike by keeper, Lee-Raoul Langeveldt, made an communication. They simply did not fire.
Marc van Heerden of Stellenbosch United and
Alton Macheke of Stellenbosch FC takes on Bathusi Aubaas of TS Galaxy. > Photos: Riaan Swanepoel Mokete Mogaila of TS Galaxy.
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