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MURDER CASE Baloi to appear in court as case resumes for murder of Mpho

IMAGE : Mpho Jane Mahlangu was allegedly murdered by accused Joshua Baloi on the 21 of May 2021 at Eersterust, F4

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Mpho Jane Mahlangu died on the 21 of May 2021

It’s been a couple of months and the Mahlangu family is still mourning for their daughter LEADING STORY

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editorial@tshwanebulletin.co.za t’s been a couple of months and the Mahlangu family is still mourning for their daughter who lost her life by being fatally beaten by the accused for unknown reasons.

The Mahlangu family also thanked the community from Eersterust and the Gender Based Violence Brigade for supporting them during their most difficult time.

Mpho Jane Mahlangu died on the 21 of May 2021 and her family never had peace since then, but with the support from the community, they keep on going strong and it encourages them to never give up fighting for their daughter’s justice.

The community of Eerterust and the Brigade have been supporting the family since the starting of the court case at Moretele magistrate court. They have been displaying the placards wanting justice for Mpho whose life was cut short by the accused

The community of Eerterust and the Brigade have been supporting the family

Joshua Baloi.

The family is inviting members from other communities and organizations that help in fighting for justice to victims and also survivors of abuse to come and support them in the next court that will be due on the 2nd of February 2022 at Moretele magistrate court. ‘’ We as Mahlangu family would really appreciate the support in fighting for our daughter’s justice. The fight is not only for Mpho but for other victims who lost their lives in the hands of their abusers, who think that they are above the law. We as women and also young girls, we need to stop living our life with fear; we deserve to feel loved and protected. We need fair justice to prevail. Justice has to be served for the victims of abuser and their family, it’s time to stand up as a community and break the silence, enough is enough,’’ said Zanele Mahlangu who is the aunt to the deceased.

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LOCAL NEWS Mpho Jane Mahlangu died on the 21 of May 2021 and her family never had peace since then, but with the support from the community, they keep on going strong and it encourages them to never give up fighting for their daughter’s justice.

Rapist gets 191 years prison sentence Nokeri embarked on a series of rapes, robberies and theft in the areas around Hammanskraal and Temba

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lenty of time to ponder his despicable actions is what Johannes Nokeri will have, as The High Court of South Africa North West Division, sitting in the Temba Regional Court sentenced him to five life terms, a combined 191 years on 18 counts of rape, 23 counts of robbery with aggravating circumstances, theft of a motor vehicle and unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.

From 2012 to 2017, Nokeri embarked on a series of rapes, robberies and theft in the areas around Hammanskraal and Temba in the North West Province. He mostly targeted unsuspecting women who would be travelling from taverns at night in the early hours of the morning and rob their money, cellphone and clothing items before raping some of them.

One of the victims was 5 months pregnant when she was repeatedly raped by Nokeri.

He was eventually arrested after five years, on 16 July 2017 in possession of a stolen vehicle that the owner had reported to the police and the tracking company a day before his arrest. Six live

court not to deviate from the prescribed minimum sentence and to further consider the Victim Impact statements, which depicts the suffering and the eroded dignity of the victims in the hands of Nokeri. He also raised concern about Nokeri’ s remorseless behaviour. Judge Shane Kgoele shared the same sentiments by the state.

She described Nokeri as an individual who has no respect for women and further alluded to the responsibility that the court has in protecting communities against the likes Johannes Nokeri will have, as The High Court of South Africa of Nokeri. She referred to the North West Division, sitting in the Temba Regional Court conviction as a way of sending sentenced him to five life terms, a combined 191 years. a strong message to perpetrators rounds of ammunition were violence if they fail to abide of such crimes. also found in his possession. by his orders. In some of the The accused applied for During court rape charges, the state relied leave to appeal the conviction proceedings, it emerged that on DNA results that linked and sentencing and the court in some of these offences, him to the commissioning granted him a hearing. He he was accompanied by an of these offences. Two of however later withdrew it and individual unknown to the the victims testified in court indicated that he will, however, state. Nokeri was previously and alluded to Nokeri’s submit a written application afforded three Legal Aid aggressive behaviour when after receiving court transcripts.

The Acting Director attorneys and one private he raped and robbed them. attorney sourced by Legal Nokeri has two previous of Public Prosecutions in Aid but he fired them and convictions on two charges the North West, Dr Rachel opted to represent himself of rape and one of robbery. Makhari-Sekhaolelo welcomed throughout the trial.

He was sentenced to ten the conviction and lauded In committing these years imprisonment to Advocate Mashudu Muliwa and crimes, it was established which he has now served Sergeant Moloantoa Rapakgadi that he applied the same three years. In aggravation for a collaborative effort modus operandi, by of sentence, Advocate that resulted in a successful threatening his victims with Mashudu Muliwa urged the conviction.

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The SAPS of Dube station visited schools around Winterveldt and Mmakaunyane

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ith the commencement of school attendance by learners, the South African Police Services launched #SaferSchool campaign which is a campaign aimed at protecting learners around Gauteng by ensuring the safety of all children.

The Dube Police Station members at Winterveldt along with their Station Commander Portia Malatsi, Social Crime prevention and patrollers visited schools around Winterveldt and Mmakaunyane as part of school safety program and introduction of ‘’ Adopt A Cop’’ which is a program that is meant to engage with educators and learners.

Learners were sensitized about bullying, substance abuse, teenage pregnancy and uncontrollable behavior to be reported to the police, also the welcoming of the new learners to be monitored.

Makgahlong Primary School, Dikago Dintle Primary School, Molokotwa Dube Primary School, Holy Trinity Primary School and Nick Mpshe Secondary School were visited as part of their involvement in the program. ‘’ It’s our duty to serve and protect our children. With this

campaign we want to ensure that all learners and teachers are safe.

It’s their right to be protected and to feel safe. Children need to know that it’s their right to report any kind of criminality at any of their nearest police station. We are here to serve and protect you and we will continue to do that not because it’s our job as SAPS but with the concern of ensuring the safety of our country and its future,’’ said by the station Commander Captain Portia Malatsi.

LOCAL NEWS The Dube Police Station members at Winterveldt along with their station Commander Portia Malatsi, Social Crime prevention and patrollers visited schools around Winterveldt and Mmakaunyane as part of school safety program and introduction of ‘’ Adopt A Cop’’.

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Minister resumes train service in Mabopane SOSHTIMES

Mabopane corridor is the biggest in Pretoria which carries lot of people

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ransport Minister Fikile Mbalula visited Mabopane train station recently to resume the train service operations between Mabopane to Pretoria station line.

Mbalula said that it is an important work in terms of modernization and revitalization he retaliated that the trains are not new in terms of the work that the government is doing.

“I resume train operations in the area after the lines were vandalized and the resumption forms part of the presidential project and it is very same line which President Cyril Ramaphosa had a breakdown of 4 hours, the Mabopane corridor is the biggest in Pretoria which carries lot of people the place was ravaged with lots of challenges in terms of commuters where peoples trains were not running on time and arriving late at work so we’ve have resumed a service that is essential for the people and has historical context,” Said Mbalula.

Mbalula said that the trains are manufactured in Nigel which forms part of job creation project that started 10 years back, “They are happy in the Mabopane line that they got new trains the fixing that is going on and their ready to

David Mphelo Acting Group CEO AT Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA)” said that they have 14 substations in Mabopane which is what they repaired

go the line has 300000 people using it, trains are running on time and make it a point that people get to work on time also the volumes of trains will increase”.

Mbalula said we will work with Jacob Mamabolo the Roads and Transport (MEC) member of executive committee in the province to solve various challenges that people are facing including potholes, unworthy taxis and most importantly their working on solving the driver’s license issues and he is adamant that they will meet the deadline for renewals and will address the media.

David Mphelo Acting Group CEO AT Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA)” said that they have 14 substations in Mabopane which is what they repaired to carry the trains that were operating today and in Gauteng they local have 49 news which the balance of them has to be fixed with the same technology to be as the ones in Mabopane and in order to observe Covid-19 protocols they rely on sanitizing passengers onboard due to the large load that trains carry.”

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Parent arrested for intimidation after failing to pay R500 donation Parent of a learner at Hans Kekana High School in Hammanskraal was arrested for intimidation

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On the 17th January 2022, Mr. Makgoba appeared at Themba magistrate court after spending the nights in the police custody

parent spent a night in prison after the school principal of Hans Kekana High School opened an intimidation case to see how the funds were used from the previous years as there against him.

Boyce Mokgoba who is parent was covid pandemic and what of a learner at Hans Kekana High rational did the school governing School was arrested for intimidation body apply to need the donation. after he confronted the principal He wanted to know how they about why do learners who did not apply the exemption to needy afford to pay R500.00 donation learners.

On the 17th January 2022, were denied entry to the school.

He was arrested on the 14 Mr. Makgoba appeared at January 2022 which was the same Themba magistrate court after morning he was supposed to have spending the nights in the a meeting with the Department of police custody supported by the Education to share his concerns community of Hammanskraal.

He was released after his case about the donation money.

Mr. Makgoba wrote a not being enrolled and there was concern letter with the support no pending investigation.

He mentioned that he was of his organization called Yarona Nonprofit Organization over arrested for asking the budget donation that was needed at school. plan of the school and wanting On the letter he was expressing the to engage with school governing outcry of affected parents concerning body. ‘’ Because I was the one the issue and also demanding the financial statement of the school who wrote the letter of demand

to the school, I was accused of intimidation. The principal refused to sign the demand letter and to also hear our concerns.

We only wanted the statement of the year 2020 and 2021. I believe we as parent, we need to know and understand what the school does with the donation because it’s the future of our children. My other concern is that we were told that the donation money helps in paying the water bill but how come we pay for water bill while there is no clean water at the school,’’ Mr. Makgoba said.

The children are now allowed to enter the school yard and they are receiving stationery but with the agreement that parents have to pay the donation amount in installments.

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Big dreams for Sosh Matric top achiever SOSHTIMES

18-year-old Matlala from Kgadime Matsepe Senior Secondary school was awarded for obtaining 96%

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oshanguve Block X born, Charles Matlala has put Soshanguve on the map, this after obtaining 7 distinctions in Matric last year.

18-year-old Matlala from Kgadime Matsepe Senior Secondary school was awarded for obtaining 96% in Geography, he was the only recipient of the award for top performing learner in Gauteng in this category.

Out of the 7 distinctions he obtained, among the standouts were Life Sciences and Physical Sciences, which he obtained 100% and 91% respectively.

Asked what was the secret ingredient for his success in Matric, Matlala told Tshwane Bulletin Newspaper that, “I think discipline and commitment helped me to achieve my goals. Being able to manage my time, utilizing every available resource and fully immersing myself in my academic life and leaving out all distractions was a very pivotal part of my matric success. Going the extra mile and keeping to a strict study schedule every single day. I had an entire community which had faith in me and honestly that was truly inspiring”.

Out of the 7 distinctions he obtained, among the standouts were Life Sciences and Physical Sciences, which he obtained 100% and 91% respectively.

Matlala also shed some light on the challenges that he had to overcome while simultaneously focusing on his studies in Matric.

“Time constraints and the reality of COVID 19. Having to manage a horrendous workload while having to deal with responsibilities at home. For most of 2021, we lived in a two-room setting because half the house was demolished. I did not have my personal study area, I had to study in an unideal environment. The threat of COVID 19 to our academic year was also taking a toll on my mental health,” he added.

Matlala further revealed his plans to go and study in Cape Town.

“Tertiary education is the next step in this exciting journey. Hopefully in the next few weeks, I’ll be jetting of to the Cape Coast to study Actuarial Science at the prestigious University of Cape Town. I’m really happy to say that my mother will not be paying a cent,” he revealed.

He thanked everyone who supported him throughout his journey in Matric, adding that he was who he was because of each and everyone’s support.

education Charles Matlala from Kgadime Matsepe Senior Secondary school He said, “Words cannot begin to explain how greatful I am to every single teacher for showing great faith in me and fully investing in my and every single learner’s education. Teachers are society’s pillars.

“To my parents and the Soshanguve community, I would love to save special praise and utter the colloquial saying, “ umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu”. I would not be where I am if it was not for them”.

He lastly had some words of wisdom and encouragement to the Matric Class of 2022.

“Go the extra mile, work the extra hour and maintain consistency. Study like your entire life depends on it because, in a way, it does. Dream big and show ambition.

There is no wall high enough to ascend for a dreamer. You will thank yourself in the end,” he concluded.

College on Hills caters a new segment of the market

By Letlhogonolo Mosete editorial@tshwanebulletin.co.za While many tertiary institutions are still reeling and counting their losses, due to the impact COVID-19 has had on their operations, College on Hills like a phoenix rising from the ashes, having adjusted their teaching methods as instructed by the Department of Higher Education, tapped into a new segment of the market of distance learning.

Young professionals with busy schedules seeking to improve their academic qualifications have chosen the college as their preferred college to further their studies. Furthermore with the government easing the lockdown regulation the institution the college is hoping for an upward

trajectory in their intake numbers this academic year.

The college’s Director Emmanuel Dolo said “As we had to adapt and shift our focus from face to face learning to online teaching, we realised that we could reach more people than before giving us a new opportunity to tap to a neglected segment of the market. Our online registrations increased as more young professionals opted for this option in order to improve their educational background.”

“What set us apart is that we have accessible and affordable inhouse loans to assist learners who are financially struggling to pay for their tuition fees. Also offer matric rewrites classes; our admission dates are open till March. Our admission criteria is not restrictive based on one’s matric results,” said Dolo.

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Rietgat SAPS warns against buying “cheap” vehicles online Captain Stephen Maluleka The Rietgat SAPS would like to warn the community and the visitors in the the Rietgat’s policing precinct about conmen and women who are defrauding unsuspecting buyers into buying vehicles that do not exist.

This comes after a spike in the number of cases that have been opened at the station where complainants say they were scammed thousands of rands while attempting to buy vehicles they have seen advertised online.

Most “potential buyers” are duped into making electronic

LOCAL NEWS Rietgat SAPS would like to warn the community and the visitors in the the Rietgat’s policing precinct about conmen and women.

payments of vehicles they have never physically seen or touched, while others at least saw them but never got to drive them. These con artists lures their prey to taverns, malls, traffic intersections while waiting for ‘their vehicles’ to be delivered or taken for a car wash, tyre change or refilling of fuel.

One of the victims a few weeks ago saw an advertisement of a VW Polo on Facebook Marketplace sold by a ‘Sam Mashaba’, and he contacted him and drove to a tavern in Block R where there were four other unknown men and one of them had ‘papers’ of the car. After seeing the vehicle, the victim was satisfied with the condition and electronically deposited money which was ‘discounted’ by R3000. As they were still talking one of the four men took the vehicle under a guise of going to fill up fuel and never came back and subsequently ‘Sam’ also disappeared into the wilderness much to the surprise of the victim.

As the Rietgat SAPS, we would like to send a strong message to the entire community especially those who have resigned, retired or those who have saved their hard earned money for years to desist from such transactions in some taverns or dodgy places.

The SAPS urge the community to visit accredited dealerships if they want to purchase vehicles.

As the SAPS we would also like to assure those who have fallen victim that the long arm of the law cannot be evaded forever, and will soon close the net on the suspects.

Community members are also urged to be vigilant on things that are too good to be true. If your gut feel tells you that something could go wrong listen to it avoid being a victim of scammers.

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Service delivery frustrates residents of Mabopane

house by her father.

In their efforts to get justice for the family of the murder wife, the community of Garankuwa marched to the court wearing all black and showing GBV plackards.

According to a friend of the daughter, who spoke on condition of anonymity, she noticed something was wrong after her friend started posting WhatsApp updates asking for help, and for someone to call the police.

The community felt like they have been failed by the municipality

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editorial@tshwanebulletin.co.za Mr. David Ratladi from Inwooners Baagi Civic Movement (IBCM) recently invited the community of Mabopane to a general strategic meeting at Bana Sportsground in Mabopane to discuss the issues they face as a community and to also strategise their way forward.

The movement deals in bringing civilian oversight and activism to the public, which encouraged Mr. Ratladi to organise a meeting that was held to discuss the issues of service delivery, estimated billing and also safety.

Allegedly some community members have been receiving letters while others were receiving calls from people claiming to be City of Tshwane’s lawyers and threatening them to pay a lot of money for the high billed statements or they will lose their homes.

The community felt like they have been failed by the municipality, the community stated that they don’t even have a relationship with their councillor who was also invited to the meeting but was absent. Besides the high billing, the community complained about the high crime and illegal dumping taking place in the area.

A 73-year-old woman from Block B Mabopane shared her frustration that there is an illegal dumping site next to her house and she tried to talk and plead with those who dump their rubbish to stop because it is affecting her health, but she was told to mind her own business.

‘’ I can’t even open windows in my own house because they even dump the dead animals and the smell fills the whole house. My rights are being oppressed by my own community. I tried but it seems like all my efforts are in vain. With today’s meeting I pray and hope that I will get help and live a normal and hygienic life like a normal person. I have been struggling with this situation for a very long time,’’ said the woman The other touching story was shared by a woman who was struggling to get her child to be placed at school because of not having proof of residence as one of the documents that was needed at school. ‘’I was all over the place trying to get my child to be accepted at school for grade one because of not having a proof of residence. I visited few places that the proof of residence letter was offered couldn’t find one, I even visited the other section after trying so hard and that’s where I succeeded. Our councillor is failing us as a community. They promise to serve us and to make sure that our rights are not being compromised, but it’s all just a words for them,’’ said Agnes Seale from Block C Mabopane.

Mr. Ratladi promised the community that he and his associates will draft a petition to the Tshwane municipality as to alert them about the march that they are preparing to have on the 10th of February 2022.

He asked each and every one who was present at the meeting to also be present on the 30th of January 2022 to discuss the petition before they present if to the municipality.

The community wants a fair local economic development, a fair approach

The accused who is known to have an abusive history COMMUNITY NEWS Besides the high billing, the community complained about the high crime. and consultation regarding the matters that involves their community. ‘’With all the issues and complains discussed, I’m willing to work with you and fight for our rights.

Our children can’t live like us; they cannot fight for everything that they have right to. In order to fight corruption, our children need to be employed. The police reservists have to be hired as permanent. Those who are interested in farming need to be engaged with the agricultural development so that they can get access to unused lands that are used as illegal dumping sites.

I believe that if our youth have something positive to do with their time, we will experience less crime in our community,’’ said Ratladi while concluding the meeting.

Ga-Rankuwa man accused of wife’s murder expected in Court The community of Ga-Rankuwa marched to the court wearing all black

By Tebogo Senosha editorial@tshwanebulletin.co.za Police have arrested a 56-year-old man from Ga-Rankuwa recently for allegedly murdering his wife at their home.

The accused who is known to have an abusive history, has called the police, informing them that his 53-year-old wife had been robbed and murdered in their home.

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Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo, the Police proceeded to the scene and called the paramedics that certified the woman dead after she was found with head injuries.

He further revealed that despite claims of a robbery, police identified the husband as the suspect, and arrested him following a preliminary investigation.

Masondo added that the man’s daughter was believed to have been the first to find her mother’s body after she returned home, but she was allegedly locked in the

The friend said she had rushed to the house with two other residents, but could not get in as the gate was locked.

According to reports from community residents, it was well known that the man used to abuse his wife.

“They (the community) knew that this man had been torturing his wife,” the resident claimed.

She added that the abuse had been going on for years.

The daughter’s friend corroborated the allegations, claiming that the man was known for abusing his wife.

The man is expected to appear at the Ga-Rankuwa Magistrate Court this Friday for his wife’s alleged murder.

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Pretoria Technical College positive outlook for 2022

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retoria Technical College Principal Webster Kamutapuro has painted a positive outlook concerning the 2022 academic year despite some COVID -19 regulations adherence still in play, as their operation for the year has been tuned for compliance.

Kamutapuro said the past two years were difficult for them from an operational point of view but reiterated that 2022 was a year pregnant with possibilities.

“In 2020 we only operated for 5 months, and that had a huge

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impact on the institution. Also last year we had to conduct online classes compared to the day to day interactive personalised classes, that are beneficial to a student learning due to the regulations put in place by the Department of Higher Education and Department of Health,” said Kamutapuro.

Kamutapuro further said “This year all of staff members are fully vaccinated as well as the majority of students have been jabbed. That has thus far led to a zero percent case of infections; this gives us a positive outlook for the year. Remember students were scared to register due

to the instabitity od the pandemic but now that fear has died down.”

“What has been abnormal way of conducting business has returned back to its normality. We are seeing a positive trajectory pertaining to our intake numbers.

We see our institution as a family working to rise above COVID-19 and its challenges with whoever we are in partnership with,” said Kamutapuro.

We are hoping with the relaxation of the regulation we can alsooffer our students extra mural activities that will go hand in hand with their academic pursuit

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Ntshangase praises FWPC for giving him a lifeline SOSHTIMES

The 30-year-old revealed that unemployment was the main motivation for him to venture into furniture making business

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urniture World Private College graduate, Musawenkosi Eugen Ntshangase from Soshanguve has heaped praise on the college for granting him an opportunity and platform to be skilled and be able to put bread on the table through his newly established furniture-making business, Musawakhe Projects and Services.

The 30-year-old revealed that unemployment was the main motivation for him to venture into furniture making business as all his other qualifications which included National Diploma in Law (TUT), Business administration (B-tech) and Bachelor of Laws (UNISA) could not open any doors for him.

Established in 2018, Musawakhe Projects and Services started being fully operational in 2021 dealing with all sorts of wood works furniture making, ceiling, carpentry work which deals mostly with designing furniture for customers according to their specifications. The business operates in Soshanguve, Mabopane, Hebron, Centurion and Orchards among other places.

“Furniture World Private College (FWPC) took me to the great exposure on how to be a good skillful person in furniture making industry, the college help me to understand the power of working as a team to produce good and wonderful furnitures.

“They have much impact in our community, they helped many people to be skillful, their tremendous support to students is amazing and they are very professional, they’ve equipped me with a great skill which I’m using to put bread on my table and others as well. I had a wonderful experience in FWPC. I enjoyed every moment while I was studying there because I was learning a lot from them,” said Ntshangase.

Emphasizing the importance of having institutions such as Furniture World Private College in our communities, Ntshangase said, “Colleges like FWPC are very important in our country, I have varsity qualifications but I decided to go down there (laughing) as

they usually say undermining colleges with no understanding the great role played by colleges in our country, colleges they give people great skills to start their businesses without feeling left out due to unemployment, when you start a business you make employment opportunities for others as well, like in my business I have 3 employees”.

He further revealed that in his business he had already employed two people, with one working full time and another one working part time.

“Colleges are very important they help us to create employment in our country. FWPC I would like to appreciate the opportunity you gave me to study in your college, I can’t take it for granted it really shaped my life and thank you, I will make an indelible mark in furniture making industry,” added Ntshangase.

He added that he would not hesitate to recommend people to go and study at Furniture World Private College.

“Skill work is very important, it took me almost 2 years looking a college fortunately someone recommended FWPC, indeed the reception is amazing. I would gladly recommend people in our community to go and study there because on my side I loved skill work before I went to FWPC, but I was not well shaped and equipped, but after completing my Cabinet Making qualification, I am a well armed entrepreneur if I can say,” he emphasized.

Some of the challenges that Ntshagase faces in his business are finance, transport and accommodation.

He believes that in furniture making industry, it is advisable for a business to have its own reliable transport which will help to transport the furniture to customers in time, to avoid missing deadlines.

He also mentioned lack of accommodation as one of the setbacks in his business.

He said, “In terms of accommodation, I had a single garage which was not enough to store my furniture, like wardrobes which are on demand, I ended up making small things like coffee tables which are just extras in each and every household,

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Furniture World Private College graduate, Musawenkosi Eugen Ntshangase from Soshanguve those are the only three things I encountered community”. as a business challenges”.

He wishes to see his business grow Despite the challenges, Ntshagase and employ many people. And to also open thanked the community for supporting his branches in various provinces. business from day one, further adding that, For people who need Musawakhe “They are our big customers, it’s inspiring Projects and Services, they can contact seeing our community have much faith in them on: 078 7651 410 (Whatsapp) and 072 our business (I’m saying ‘OUR’ because 9711 574. On Facebook, they are Musah my business is for the community) the Ntshangase Peace and on Instagram, they customers I have, mainly they are from my are Musah_Ntshangase

Skills development program addresses youth unemployment

By Letlhogonolo Mosete editorial@tshwanebulletin.co.za

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he issue of skills development to curb unemployment is slowly being addressed as three major players joined hands to empower the youth.

Furniture World Private College (FWPC), Tshwane Automotive Development (TAD) in Partnership with Childline Gauteng, are heeding the call for imparting skills and are looking for youths between the ages of 18 and 24 to register and be absorbed in their tailormade skills program.

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SKILLS DEVELOPMENT Furniture World Private College (FWPC), Tshwane Automotive Development (TAD) in Partnership with Childline Gauteng, are heeding the call for imparting skills.

ment Director Daniel Maswanganye responsible for operations and production said “Tshwane Automotive Development and Furniture World Private College partnership arose due to the high number of learners who were supposed to be in the skills program; tad sourced the services of Childline Gauteng as it faced the challenge of offering skills program in the motor service and repairs only.”

“TAD used the opportunity of being accommodated in the FWPC premises to establish the partnership which gave rise to expose this high numbers of learners to the skill program that has various trades offered by FWPC.The partnership between the two developed an objective to equip and empower this

learners various trades offered by FWPC,” said Maswanganye.

Furniture World Private College Chief Executive Officer Charles Broodie regarding the partnership said “The partnership is all about skills development where we mainly concentrate on unemployed youth and graduates.

We also concentrate on capacity building to existing entrepreneurs. It is a long term partnership the falls within the triple P’s mainly public, private partnership system.”

“We follow the NEET Structure not employed, not educated and not trained within the program. We also follow the BREAD approach meaning Broad, Rural, Entrepreneurial and Artisan Development,” said Broodie

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Mabopane Eagles Ladies FC aims for the sky

The team progressed in a good way around November last year

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stablished in October 2021, Mabopane Eagles Football Club has thrived in developing women’s football and keeping kids off the streets.

Neo Dichabe, Club Coach revealed on the club’s goals and ambitions when forming the club.

“The goal was to decrease the number of children whom are getting pregnant every year and every day , also to take children away from drugs and promote them to the next level of football”.

He further touched on the club ‘s progress since it’s establishment.

“The team progressed in a good way around November last year we hosted a tournament then we couldn’t make it but for us as the starters it was a lesson and we have won 75% of our matches played”.

Dichabe opened up on the challenges the team face on a regular basis with players .

“The challenges we are faced now is the challenge of the ladies football things like relationships, disrespect and lack of training session attendance”.

He further expressed his

disappointment on the lack of support from the community but believed with time they shall come around.

“Community for now it seems like they don’t see or know the mission and

vision but we not in a rush maybe they will see but for now there’s no support”.

The team is currently in preparations for the second leg of the season starting on the month of February and Dichabe

revealed on the team’s preparations so far.

“For now we are playing tournaments and friendly games till the league reopens on the second week of February. We will start playing league matches”.

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SOCCER Rinkase FC were champions of the Bolo Ya Rona football tournament.

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inkase Football Club were crowned the Bolo Ya Rona champions recently as BYR hosted its 8th edition tourney .

The BYR was established in 2013 and has since gone on to host tournaments in Hammanskraal.

Coach Mashimong, Coordinator of BYR in an interview with Tshwane Bulletin revealed on the motivation behind the establishment of BYR. “The BYR as first established in 2013, this after we’ve realised that there was no football during the festive period in Hammanskraal”.

He further revealed the extra lengths taken to establish BYR, “ We knocked on every door to engage with relevant people to have the idea kick started but we were not well received and in 2014, the initiator, Fifa, Safa and PSL referee Zakhele Siwela came together with Renier “Coach” Sebalo and as they say the rest is history”.

Mashimong opened up on how difficult preparations were leading up to the tournament, “Preparation are always difficult leading up to kick off and things such as multiple tournaments,

BOLO YA RONA FOOTBALL TOURNEY DUBBED A SUCCESS lack of planning from teams are some of the obstacles we are still facing to date while on our side we are always done with our logistics by September each year and awaiting teams response”.

He expressed his level of disappointment on the shortage of teams during the tournament.

“The turnout is always pleasing but not satisfactory, the whole idea initially is to have a 32 teams tournament but we always run short of teams to make up the numbers and eventually we settle for a 16 team knockout tournament”.

Asked on expectations from BYR after the recent tournament, Mashimong had this to say, “We continue working hard making sure all clubs and football

stakeholders see to it that the vision is only but to offer their hard work in developing a platform for players to be seen by many in a tournament initially created for such”.

He further revealed on how big an achievement hosting this tournament was.

“We always try our outmost best and season 8 of 2021 was no exception and what makes it a success is the fact that we recorded no incident of misconduct from any of the divisions we hosted ”.

Mashimong thanked everyone who contributed towards the tournament, “ We would like to thank everyone invloved, everyone who volunteered their services to seeing the success of the event and most importantly to teams that partake year in and out and we encourage the

young players to take advantage of this platform to be seen” .

Rinkase FC were champions of the Bolo Ya Rona football tournament.

Tournament top goal scorer Fabi Rinkase FC .

Player of the tournament Dona Dona Rinkase FC Goalkeeper of the tournament Jeff Rinkase FC Defender of the tournament Motshegoa Moeng Kamas FC