Find lasting solutions to the challenges you face – North West community Builders told

Recognizing those who makes a difference in the North West continues. The North West Department of Social Development, Women, Children and People with Disabilities has crowned four social welfare organisations as ‘Re a dira’ (We are working) Community Builders of the Year in Meriting outside Rustenburg. About 20 participants from district municipalities braved the cold weather to compete for the emerging social welfare services, emerging income generation and best practice models the in annual District Community Builder of the Year competition.

Departmental Director Partnership Development , Thato Mosieleng  said the winners of the ‘Re a dira’ District  Community Builders of the Year have made valuable contributions in improving the quality of life of their communities by consciously applying themselves to find lasting solutions to the challenges they encountered in their communities.

“All emerging projects which have taken the advantage of participating in the district community builder of the year event of this year should consider this as a commitment of the department to recognise their efforts on the impact their projects are making towards eradicating poverty and unemployment,” Mosieleng said, adding that  his department would make follow-ups on the remarks made by the judges at the competition by developing capacity building training programmes to empower the organisations to be able to improve their governanace and compete better.

 

‘Re a dira’ district awards Mosieleng said they play an important role  by instilling a culture  and spirit of volunteerism among communities.

 

During the awards presentation Kitso ke Lesedi social development project in Rustenburg Local Municipality won the first prize worth R35 000 in the Emerging Social Welfare Services category. Since its establishment at Lethabong, it has played a vital role in protecting and strengthening the victims of crime and violence through psycho-social, educational programmes aimed at making the victims self-reliant.

Tirelo Early Childhood operating in at Ikemeleng squatter settlement in Kroondal outside Rustenburg was rated the Best Practice Model and has scooped whooping R35 000 price. It project manager Kedibone Meyer said they will open a day care centre to cater for children who loiter along streets in the area when their parents went to work. She said they currently receiving a stipend from Aquarius local mine and would, this year apply for funding from the department.

 

Meyer said they will use the money to increase outdoor equipment, teaching resources, jungle gym, sandpits and establish a vegetable garden for the 117 children in their centre.

 

“Parents are currently paying a minimal fee of R150 for breakfast  and lunch of the children. About 95% of them are not working and they depend on social grants”, she said.

 

Millennium Commuity Centre project which provides  cleaning services to school in Moses Kotane local municipality won R25 000  in the Best Practice Income Generation category while Bosplaas Fashion Designer from Moretele emerged the number one winner of Emerging Income Generation category. Certificate of participation were awarded to organisation of positions  four and five.

Community Builder of the Year awards is a nation-building initiative of  late Editor-in-Chief of the Sowetan, Dr Aggrey Klaaste which aims to recognise and acknowledge selfless efforts of individuals and community members who devote their  time and talent to improve the quality of life of others in their respective communities.

Platinum Stars exhibition underway in Phokeng

The Activation Exhibition for Platinum Stars FC is gearing momentum. Commercial Department of the Royal Bafokeng Sports signed supporters for the officila membership.The team graced the stall with their warm presence where they signed autographs, took pictures and sold replicas to supporters and fans. Dikwena players gave away ticket vouchers to women as the token of their appreciation for Womens Day! Happy womens day to all the women of the North West!

Also, kids came and had an opportunity to get a picture with Miss Rustenburg, Goitseona Selogilwe, and the replica jersey received thumbs up from the supporters and fans that came to the stall. Mr Floyd Mbele, MD for Royal Bafokeng Sports also signed for his membership and became an official member of the team.

The exhibition is running until Sunday and for the remaining days, players will also be part of this where they will be giving away ticket vouchers, and signing autographs at Centre Court.

Platinum Stars would like to thank their supporters and everyone that came through to the stall today! Diyaya Dikwena!

A hat-trick by Palesa Mvala of North West was not enough to stop Gauteng from lifting the Absa Women’s League National Championships 2012 title

A hat-trick by Palesa Mvala of North West was not enough to stop Gauteng from lifting the Absa Women’s League National Championships 2012 title.

Nine goals were scored in the final which was played on Thursday, 09 August 2012 at the Galeshewe Stadium in Kimberley, Northern Cape – a fitting way to celebrate Women’s Day.

It was third time lucky for Gauteng who lifted the trophy in 2009, 2010 and 2012 – with Eastern Cape winning it in 2011.

Gauteng defeated surprise package of the tournament North West by six goals to three (6-3).

The champions made their intentions very clear when they took the lead in the 11 th minute through Mavhungu Manyanya, before Mvala equalised four minutes later.

Maria Lebusa celebrated her 17th birthday with a goal that restored Gauteng’s lead as they went to the break.

Mvala kept her side in the hunt for the title with her second strike shortly after the restart but Belina Sibisi – chosen as the Player of the Tournament – put Gauteng back in control with a goal in the 42 nd minute. Four minutes later, Prudence Setuasi stretched the lead to 4-2, and a double strike by Agnes Manzini put the result beyond doubt with Mvala scoring in-between the goals.

Gauteng won 6-3.

Among others, the match was attended by South African Football Association’s (SAFA) National Executive Members (NEC) Theodore Khupe, Nomsa Mahlangu, Sam Masitenyane and Lefore Lerefole, as well as SAFA CEO Dr Robin Petersen.

“We are thrilled with the way the tournament unfolded despite the bitingly-cold conditions throughout the week. What we saw today was a great improvement from the time this tournament was launched four years ago,” said Masitenyane, who is also the Chairperson of the SAFA Competitions Committee.

“It is obvious that Banyana Banyana has inspired many of the girls here because we now see the number of players is growing across the country. But we would still love to see parents supporting their children so we can make this a family affair. And we also call upon the corporate world to come on board to help us develop these players for the sake of our national teams.”

The tournament has been sponsored by Absa since its inception in 2009.

“Development of women’s football is very important to us, and we are glad to have been part of the improvement over the years. What we saw during this week are future national team players and they need all the support they can get from all of us,” said Steward Masela, Absa Sponsorship Manager, who was also among the crowd.

“It is also a fitting tribute to all women that nine goals were scored on the 9 th of August when we celebrate Women’s Day.”

Earlier in the day, Free State claimed bronze after defeating KwaZulu Natal by one goal to nil (1-0) in the third place play-off.

Shiwe Nogwanya scored the solitary goal to take her tally to nine in the tournament, helping her scoop the Top Goal Scorer award.

Final Day Results Fixtures: (Galeshewe Stadium)

THURSDAY, 09 AUGUST 2012

3 RD / 4 TH PLACE PLAY-OFF:

Free State 1 –  0 KwaZulu Natal

FINAL

North West 3  – 6 Gauteng

There were a number of individual awards handed out:
Assistant Referee of the Tournament:	Mirriam Those
Referee of the Tournament:	Lufuno Nemaghovani
Most Promising Player of the Tournament:	Bongeka Gamede (KZN)
Goalkeeper of the Tournament:	Keabetswe Moaludi (NW)
Team Manager of the Tournament:	Likeledi Khomari (FS)
Coach of the Tournament:	Junior Morake (NW)
Top Goal Scorer of the Tournament:	Shiwe Nogwanya (FS)
Player of the Tournament:	Belina Sibisi (Gauteng)

 

North West Provincial Government commended two South African women drivers

North West Provincial Government has commended two South African women who are taking part in the 28th World Professional Driver’s Championships.
Speaking on behalf of the North West Premier, Thandi Modise at the welcoming ceremony of the world heavy vehicles drivers held at Sun City Resort on Wednesday, Human Settlement and Public Safety MEC, Nono Maloi said women must not fear to compete in male dominated events.
“The World Championship takes place at the time where all of us here in South Africa are celebrating Women’s day.

This competition provides an ideal opportunity for us to embrace this significant day where fervent female drivers compete on an equitable basis with their male counterparts with the intention to excel,” he said.

North West Province is the first province to host the 28th World Professional Driver’s Championships not only in South Africa but in the entire African continent.

This year’s world professional driver’s championship occurs against the background of existing road safety campaigns and interventions by the South African Government, which include the United Nations decade of action for road safety.

The main goal of this world completion is to enhance the skills and the attitude of heavy vehicle professional drivers in South Africa and the world and to also improve the standards of heavy vehicle driving and ultimately reduce road crashes.

The heavy vehicle profession is mainly dominated by male in the entire world but many women are joining the profession.

Lettah Mokhutswane of Mabopane Township is a women employee at the City of Tshwane Bus Service who is one of the two South African women participants in the world driver championship.

She expressed her delight for being part of the world championship that is predominately dominated by male drivers.

“I am very excited for not only being part of this competition but for also representing the country and particularly the women in the transport sector.

We must prove to the world that South African women have got many skills even in the male dominated fields,” she said proudly.

Another women driver, Lindiwe Mtshali from Lady Smith Local Municipality of KwaZulu Natal also expressed joy for being part of the world heavy vehicle driver’s competition.

“I am very glad to be amongst the few women not only in South Africa but in the world to participate in the competition initially entered only by the males
I just hope that my participation will open door for other women who wanted to join but could not simple for the reason that they are women,” she said.

Others few women who are participating in this completion are from countries which include Finland, Holland, Belgium, Switzerland, France and Italy.