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Crime put under the spotlight

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City of Tshwane Mayor Stevens Mokgalapa and officials during his accelerated service delivery programme visit at Soshanguve Block KK.

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Mayor Mokgalapa pays region 1 a visit FULL STORY ON PAGE 2

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37 suspects behind bars

‘‘The members are ensuring that firearms, drugs and stolen properties do not criss cross the precinct willy-nilly”.

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SPECIAL REPORT Police conducted a stop and search operation in Soshanguve recently where 37 suspect apprehended for various crimes committed

ver 2000 pamphlets with vital information on civilians safety measures were distributed by the Rietgat SAPS in collaboration with the Community Policing Forum, Youth Desk and the Youth for Survival to the community of Block KK informal settlement recently This was done in a bid to raise awareness and cast the spotlight on crimes such as, domestic violence, house robberies, Carjacking, Assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH) as well as public violence.

“The awareness campaign saw a distribution of over 2000 pamphlets also extended to motorists at the intersections near the informal settlement and the Batho Plaza Shopping Complex's intersections. The pamphlets contained various eye opening tips which covered proactive measures to circumvent the scourge of crime,” said Captain Stephen Maluleka.

These forms part of some of the Provincial Commissioner's priorities of reducing high volume of crime and community mobilization amongst other things.

he Soshanguve holding cells were filled to the brim as 37 suspect were arrested for various trangressions against the law during various operation ochestrated by Rietgat’s South African Police Services members recently The suspects were charged with amongst others for theft, kidnapping and assault, possession of firearm, malicious damage to property, possession of drugs, contravention of protection order, robbery with weapon other than firearm, assault common related to domestic violence, assault GBH, pointing of

firearm, house and burglary at residential premises, malicious damage to property, driving motor vehicle without a licence and drunk driving.

Captain Stephen Maluleka said;“The Rietgat SAPS continues to take the people of Soshanguve on a safer journey by increasing the number of suspects behind bars The members are ensuring that firearms, drugs and stolen properties do not criss cross the precinct willy nilly. About 37 suspects were nabbed through various operations which included inter alia, stop and searches, tracing and other intelligence driven initiatives.”

All the suspects are expected to appear at the Soshanguve Magistrate's Court soon.

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city news Mayor Mokgalapa getting his hands dirty trying to bring the old street marking’s back to life

“I promise that someone will attend to your needs as you cannot work without safety gear.”

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WORDS OF FAITH

Hebrews 11:1: “Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see.”

espite alleged acts of infrastructural sabotage and criminality attributed due to political intolerance, it seems like the newly appointed Mayor of the Tshwane metropolis Stevens Mokgalapa is not fazed by the mammoth task of services delivery while navigating the political landmines set on his path.

Hitting the ground running as part of his accelerated services delivery programme, the capital city number one citizen visited different regions to familiarise himself and get firsthand report on how projects are progressing.

He paid region 1 a visit, where he started at the Block KK electricity depot and he had a strategic meeting before getting his hands dirty by removing sand from water drainage systems on the side of the road.

Interacting with Expanded Public Workers Programme employees who were oblivious to the power he wielded, he listened to their concerns and needs as they told him they needed uniforms and safety gear.

“I promise that someone will attend to your needs as you cannot work without safety gear in order to execute your duties effectively,” said Mokgalapa as he reassured the workers.

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of his mayoral committee painted road markings before proceeding to the BB water reservoir where acts of vandalism were evident as the palisade fencing was removed for easy access and boulders were thrown in into water systems to hinder water flow.

Street lighting also became a focal point as stripped poles and wires were all over the place surrendering the areas to darkness and resident becoming easy prey for robbers under the cloak of the night.

During his acceptance speech Mokgalapa said; “Given my wealth of experience of both local and national government. I will be able to lead the administration of the City of Tshwane, as a son of Tshwane I am passionate about service delivery. I will focus my energy on small tangible service delivery like fixing pot holes, street lights and cutting grass.”

Meanwhile residents sang a different tune, Thabitha Maphalla; “I am happy that the mayor is here but what is needed is for him to supply us with stable electricity, we have been experiencing load shedding before it was even implemented.”

“He must see us in our squalor in order to assist us to get houses, children are being electrocuted by illegal connections and we need proper stand allocations,” she said.

Political gloves comes off during council meeting Insults became the order of the house By letlhogonolo Mosete editorial@tshwanebulletin.co.za

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he City of Tshwane Council meeting started on an explosive note with accusations being flung around like a trapeze act in the circus, accusations of racism, ideological bankrupcy and xenophobic undertones were levelled by oppositions But the showdown was between the ANC and the DA, firstly the African National Congress did not mince its words as they labeled the Democratic Alliance led administration racists during the city’s council meeting held for the first time at the new chamber at Tshwane house recently.

A house full of adults behaving like school children whilst the teacher is absent in the classroom is what best can be used to describe the shenanigans that went down. Unruliness, jibes and clear disregard for the Speaker of the House was the order of the day.

Ammunition to discredit the DA

politics ANC Tshwane Caucus leader Kgosi Maepa administration was the GladAfrica contract that has become a thorn on its

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ANC Chairperson in Tshwane Kgoši Maepa said;

“White people clapped for Solly Msimanga and do not do so for the new mayor, it shows your nature. We know you are racist, you claim to be clean but awarded a contract unlawfully.”

Mayor Stevens Mokgalapa said ;“When I was elected as the Executive Mayor of Tshwane, I extended an olive branch to all opposition parties in Council.

This, I did genuinely to create an environment of constructive engagement and criticism in Council, it is very disappointing to learn that the ANC is more interested in politicking than helping our administration to better the lives of our Citizens.”

“Every possible effort is being made to ensure that the spending levels on capital projects meet the required standard come the end of the financial year.This DA-led Administration is serious about channelling resources to projects that bring change in the lives of the people of Tshwane – projects that address service delivery backlogs.It is a pity that the ANC, once again, chooses to try and score political points by continuing to peddle false information,” said Mokgalpa.

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Beauty with brains and compassion SOSHTIMES

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Help sought find missing Ga-Rankuwa man

A community worker at heart despite her schooling commitments

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he is a beauty with brains to back it up, Roseline Nkanyane the current title holder of Miss Personality 2019 and 2nd Princess Miss Inspire South Africa 2019 (national pageant).

Her accomplishments can put some who have seen the sun set to shame, as she is also passionate about education.

“I go to schools to do drug awareness campaigns” Roseline Nkanyane

beauty Current 2019 Miss Personality Roseline Nkanyane who has many belts under her name

A TV Presenter, Public Speaker, Content Producer, Beauty Queen, Facilitator are some of the many caps she has adorned

Aged 26 the resident of Mmakaunyana North of Pretoria, has a certificate in Public Speaking the third year student at Boston Media House studying Media practices majoring in Film Production, “I also have a certificate in Advocacy,I worked with SANCA and Social Development as a facilitator and a coach for Drug awareness,a former TV presenter at One Gospel (Feed your Soul) and content producer at Midrand Tembisa tv, in my spare time I go to schools to do drug awareness campaigns and motivational talks with the students, to help revive their passion for education,” said Nkanyane.

Speaking about issues close to her Nkanyane said “I am involved in lots of charity work, I am passionate about peer education that is why I invest most of my time in our peers because I believe they are our future.”

By Ofentse Mathibe editorial@tshwanebulletin.co.za The men and women in blue from GaRankuwa South African Police Service (SAPS) are calling for the public to help them find a 33-year-old man who has been missing for over a month.

Kabelo Kgale of Zone 14 in Ga-Rankuwa was last seen by family members in February, while he was in the company of his friends. Police Spokesperson Captain Matthews Nkoadi said one of Kgale’s friends was found dead in Zone 14. “His body was found next to live loose electrical wires. It’s possible that he might have been electrocuted aswell,” said Nkoadi.

With the investigations still going on, police are calling for members of the public to assist in tracing the whereabouts of Kgale. Since then, Kgale was never seen and his family cannot remember the clothes he was wearing when they last saw him.

Anyone who might know the whereabouts of the victim is requested to contact GaRankuwa SAPS on 012 797 8851 or crime stop number: 08600 10111

Awareness campaign aims to curb crime in Ga-Rankuwa “We have to join hands as the public to assist the men and women in blue”

Police officer interacting with a member of the public during a crime awareness campaign

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a-Rankuwa South African Police Service (SAPS)officials together with the Youth Desk and the Victim Empowerment Centre held

an anti-crime awareness campaign at Ga-Rankuwa City Shopping Complex recently.

The campaign focused on general safety tips, particularly with regard to the dense area at the back of the Shopping complex, bullying at schools, domestic violence as well as sexual offences. The campaign also reached a number of community members flocking to the stall seeking more clarity on other policing issues.

Captain Matthews Nkoadi of Ga-Rankuwa SAPS said a total of 1500 pamphlets were distributed with the aim of reaching out to the community at large as well as the school children before they go to recess. “These activities are intended to continue up throughout until the goal of decreasing crime in Ga-Rankuwa policing area is reached, said Nkoadi.”

“We have to join hands as the public and assist the men and women in blue for a drug and crime free society,” said a community member, Boipelo Monageng. He called on everyone to set example and make a change in their communities by reporting crime to the law enforcement agencies.

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STUDIED: FINANCE, ECONOMICS AND ACCOUNTING WORK PLACE: DEPARTMENT OF BASIC EDUCATION TSHWANE SOUTH DISTRICT JOB TITLE: LEARNER SUPPORT AGENT/FACILITATOR

1.WHEN DID YOU CHOOSE THIS PROFESSION? Well it all started while I was studying at Tshwane South College and was a student leader that cared and wanted to change people’s lives and trust me I did my best in that field because I became one in a few that excelled in that role, it just came to mind that why not pursue a career/profession that speaks to what I am best at, that’s when I studied further to become a facilitator/ Learner Support Agent. Through Department of Basic Education and GCUBE as our Trainee accredited by UNISA.

2.WHAT TRAINING DID YOU UNDER GO? After my Studies with Tshwane South College I got a learnerhip with Department of Basic Education where they enrolled us to do 3-years Peer Education Facilitation NQF level 4 Course trained by GCUBE and Youth Development with GCUBE accredited by UNISA for 1year that’s when I completed to become a Facilitator with the Department of Education through the training I acquired, it wasn’t easy because it required lot of study and practical’s but I emerged victorious.

3 . IS THERE ANY TYPE OF PERSONALITY BEST SUITED TO THIS WORK? First and foremost you must be a person that can work with all type of people and also it requires a lot of patience because you come across all kind of challenges people face on a daily basis and they require you to attend to them individually of whereby you will struggle if you can’t be patient enough to tackle them one day at a time, as they say time waits for no man but patience is the most solution to time wasted. So that requires a person with an open personality so that it’s easy for everyone to relate to you and be open enough to share any kind of problem that turns out to be a

learning barrier to them achieving their goals.

4. IS EXPERIENCE AS IMPORTANT AS A FORMAL TRAINING? That goes without saying because you can’t fly a plane without a pilot that’s science in two ways in mathematics they say what you do on the left hand side you also do on the right hand side.

I mean I acquired my skills of facilitation and being a leader while I was still studying at Tshwane South College but even though I needed some formal training on how to channel experience I turned out to become superb furnished product that can bring one super end results to the Department of Basic Education, so I can easily say I am a well-oiled machine through experience and training.

5.DESCRIBE A TYPICAL DAY ON THE JOB? I am placed in different schools on daily basis and what I’m expected to do is motivate and bring positive change to how the learners think of themselves, and that on itself requires a lot of planning because you must be able relate with what impacts them on a day to day basis, sometimes you are required to have one on one session with learners, whereby they share with you their social problems which reflects to their bad attitude in school or within the community and you can understand that when they come to you they seek for an immediate remedial action to their problems so that will require you to have some relationship with other departments that can assist you with what you encounter at school, so it can become so emotional.

6.WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT THE WORK YOU THAT YOU DO? Well let me see don’t even know where to start but travelling is one of the special pecks, that’s

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on a lighter note but seriously what I like most is the impact I make in people’s lives. I mean when you motivate and support then the results that you see are mostly positive that should bring joy to your soul.

I encounter most difficult learners that are ready to quit studying because they think they are failures but through my intervention school becomes fashionable to them and as a result their passing rate improves term by term, it leaves you with one thing to say and that is “oh this young man knows what he does”. This work is not only to produce results or change the scenario but to create tomorrow’s leaders.

7.WHICH ASPECT DONT YOU LIKE? Firstly, when it comes to a point you have to discipline the learners whereby you know that you don’t want to but based on the school’s code of conduct that they abide to it has to be done. Secondly having to become emotional hurt with what you encounter through the sessions I have with these learners it has a huge impact to my way of leaving cause I have to also be in their shoes in order to see how it really affects them, what I can say is that people have many challenges at home and alone you can’t change that but with the help of the people we can achieve more.

8.THE HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR CAREER TO DATE? How can I forget? I’ve been in this field for 3 years to date and within my first year, I was given a responsibility to be a supervisor to the entire District workers of Tshwane South .

That to me showed that I still have the capabilities of going far in this field, before I knew it, we held our first Provincial Facilitators award and I was awarded as the Best Newcomer in Youth Development. That to date I still brag about it to my friends and colleagues to say I told you I’m the best in the field but not in a bad way just a motivation to work harder to be like me hahahaa.

9.WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS IN FUTURE?

Well my goals relate to what I do now, as I am looking to becoming one of the Best National Youth Developer, that will run as Institution that gives young people hope in terms of becoming what they want to be in life and trust in me that to me is no longer a long term goal, as my passion shifted it to be a short term goal as everything is possible as long as you put your heart and mind to it.

10.ANY ADVICE FOR SOMEONE STARTING OUT?

Firstly, just identify what you good or best at and after

that follow it because that’s where your passion lies, follows your dreams and know that nothing is impossible until proven that it is.

Make sure that you go to school because you need to acquire knowledge so that things become easier for you to get because of qualification and experience/skill.

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Minister summoned by president after train fiasco Ramaphosa calls for immediate action news

President Cyril Ramaphosa interacts with commuters during a delayed trip by unreliable metrorail train

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inister of Transport, Dr Blade Nzimande, has a mammoth task of redirecting Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) on the right track after a bungle, exposed President Cyril

Ramaphosa to the woes and haplessness commuters find themselves on daily basis.

Following the President’s first-hand experience of the difficulties regularly experienced by commuters when President

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boarded a train from Mabopane to the Tshwane CBD recently, the minister had a meeting with the president with the clear mandate of getting his house in order.

Among the challenges raised at the meeting was the deterioration of infrastructure and unacceptable delays of train services, which often result in commuters arriving late for work, school and other commitments.

Passenger and driver safety also received attention.

The President stressed the need for a safe, reliable and integrated public transport system to support the country’s economic development aspirations.

While appreciating that Prasa is currently implementing one of the largest urban rail modernisation programmes in the world, the agency’s failure to implement its turnaround plans and, in the process, pay due attention to critical rail operational functions, is a cause for concern.

Ramaphosa has directed immediate action to strengthen governance by stabilising the leadership cohort at board level and filling critical vacancies, including that of the Group Chief Executive Officer.

The President has also called for practical and urgent action to bridge the gap between the turnaround strategies developed and their day-to-day implementation. He directed that a capable and skilled team of specialists should be established to conduct due diligence on the rail network to determine the extent of challenges.

Urgent action is required to accelerate the implementation of the R172 billion modernisation programme meant to eliminate challenges occasioned by aged infrastructure.

Minister Nzimande is expected to make announcements in due course on the delivery of these commitments and other actions to be undertaken to restore service performance at Prasa.

President Ramaphosa said: “There is no reason why commuters should have to endure frequent delays or feel unsafe on our trains. This is a problem that we can work together to solve.”

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Residents want an Motor club revs end to power outages disabled home hearts SOSHTIMES

“We are dependent on such acts for our survival as some are scared to set foot in our premises.”

“Our patient has been tested for far too long.”

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esidents in some parts of Soshanguve are demanding answers from the City of Tshwane, questioning if the authorities are doing anything to try and put an end to the continuous, ‘unexplainable power outages’ they have to endure on weekly basis.

This outages mostly last for a day or two as a as a result of feeder cables theft at Rietgat and Block W substations.

They say these continuous power outages are poking more holes in their already stretched pockets. As they show of their anger and frustration the residents took to the streets barricading major roads with burning tyres and stones.

“Our patient has been tested for far too long. We cannot have only same infrastructure targeted by thieves’ and no one getting arrested.

Where are the officers from the TMPD anticable theft unit when thugs are doing as they please,” quizzed George Maluleka.

“We cannot have people stealing cables at the same spot, same time, same days on weekly basis and no one getting arrested. We are now forced to throw away food that is getting in the spoiled during the outage,” he said.

social services Members of the E36 crew in Tshwane showed their gentle side by donating food parcels to the Katlego Disabled Children Home at Klipgat pose with staff and intended recepients

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utting their hot rods aside, the “E36 Crew the originals” a motoring club based in Pretoria veered into the right direction and drove a selfless act that saw them dig deep into their own pockets and donate food parcels to Katlego Disabled Children Home at Ndlovu Stand in Klipgat recently.

Having seen and heard about the challenges the home faced the members’ banded together

and formulated a plan on how to assist the home in order to lift the weight off their shoulders.

The initiative Co-ordinator Mr. Elias Ndlovu said “A cousin of mine has child who is at the home and she illuminated the problem the home was facing and I decided to not sit back and watch, but be proactive to address their needs. Since we have a motoring club which we started last year I called members and told them about the plight of the home and they were more than willing to lend a helping hand.”

“The mandate of the club is to assist where we can and not only about our cars, in future we would like to engage with government and come up with

programmes that will be beneficial to the communities we reside in,” said Ndlovu.

Overwhelmed by the support shown, the Manager of the home Elsie Dibakwane said “I am very happy about the deeds of the M35, it really means a lot and gives us a breather knowing that we have a surplus of perishables at our disposal. We are dependent on such acts for our survival as some people are scared to set foot in our premises.”

“I hope they extend the reach of their helping hand to other people and organisation in need. Everyone who can lend a helping hand is a blessing to society, it is said the hand that gives shall receive,” said Dibakwane.

‘‘As they show of their anger and frustration the residents took to the streets barricading major roads with burning tyres and stones’’.

Another irate resident Themba Moloi asked why the cable theft are taking place in the Juklyn area; “We can’t charge our phones to set the alarm, wake us up early in the morning so we cannot be late for work. Its winter but now we have to use cold water and we may become sick.”

He said to make matters worse most of his neigbours have also lost their electrical appliances during the power outages.

The outgone MMC of Utility Services Darryl Moss said the city has conducted a major communication exercise around cable theft.

“The City of Tshwane loses about R200 million a year to cable theft. It’s also a major problem in the city, other municipalities and places like Eskom, Transnet and Telkom also suffer from the same problem,” the said Moss.

Rietgat police spokesperson Captain Stephens Maluleka said are investigating cases of damage to infrastructure.

Tantalizing the tastebuds with a family recipe business

“That’s why my customers come back for more.”

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Customers enjoying a meal at the famous eating place in Mabopane station

olicemen, Taxi drivers, hawkers and people from different cultural and religious backgrounds, all walks of life have all bit and eaten her tasty dishes prepared with love.

And chances are, if you have set your foot on the Mabopane Station pavements and done a walkabout your nose have been met by mixed aromas permeating in the air from the different dishes being prepared by micro business owners trying to feed hungry souls frequenting the station and in the same breath earn a dime.

One of the established businesses that is nestled in hustle and buzz of the place and has been tantalizing taste buds for years is owned by well respected and outspoken Ms. Josephina Maenetja a mother figure to

those who interact with her on a daily basis who started her business in 1994, when democracy was granted.

Her specialty dish is chicken feet and intestines and African dish passed on from generation to generation. She attributes her success to a family recipe which she won’t reveal and as well as the technique of using an open flame fire.

25 years later still at the helm and going strong she says consistency, perseverance and hardwork are what has gotten to where she is.

“My dishes are prepared using a secret family recipe, which I won’t reveal, that’s why my customers come back for more. Also I prepare my dish early in the morning and close at eight in the evening. I also offer free deliveries to places nearest to me such as Soshanguve Plaza, Mabopane Central City and BTH to name a few I am who I am because of the people supporting my establishment and I am grateful for that.”

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sport Communty builder and 2016 woman in sports of the year recepient Faith Sibeko shows her accolades she has amassed over the years

Faith a trophy to behold

By Ofentse Mathibe editorial@tshwanebulletin.co.za

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he President of Tshwane Region 1 Sport Council Faith Sibeko is a woman who wear many caps.

But its her love for sport and community development that has made her a becon of hope for the residents of GaRankuwa and surrounding areas.

Through her organisation, Faith and Hope Foundation,

Sibeko has for the past the six years used love for sport and community develpment work to give hope and purpose to the needy.

“I was touched by the children in my community going to school on an empty stomach, others not wearing decent school uniform. This made me think of what I can do to help them – that’s when I decided to start my foundation. We don’t have funding but by the grace of God we are succeeding,” said Sibeko.

As part of her presidency she

has made it her goal to establish sport councils across the region to help sport people know where to go when they need help.

“Sports promote healthy ageing, keeps children away from the street and refrain from the use of alcohol and substance abuse, teenage pregnancy and reduction of crime. So I want to better the situation,” said Faith.

Sibeko is the former Secretary of Ga-Rankuwa Sports Council Sibeko and the founder of Tsunami Stars C which plays in the Ga-Rankuwa Local Football Association (GALFA) and Ga-

Rankuwa Queens, which plays in the SAFA Tshwane Women’s League.

Her hard work, determination and hardwork have amongst others been recognised by Gauteng Sports, Gsport Awards .

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•Ministerial Recognition of Excellence in Sports Awards Winner 2015.

•Woman of the year in Sports 2016 Award Winner.

•F&H Foundation Volunteers of the year 2016 – Finalist.

•Ga-Rankuwa Queens Ladies

Football Team of the year 2016 – Nominated.

•Tsunami Stars Football Club Team of the year 2016 – Nominated.

GAUTENG SPORTS AWARDS 2016

•Community Sports & Recreation Programme of the year 2016.

•Ga-Rankuwa Queens - Most promising team of the year 2016 – Finalists and the team came second in the SAFA Tshwane Women's League.

Netball tournament fever hits Soshanguve “Our goal is to revive Netball and bring it back to the township.”

By Ofentse Mathibe editorial@tshwanebulletin.co.za Trinity NC beat Soshanguve’s Fly Eagles netball Club to be crowned the 2019 champions of the 3rd edition of the Pink Love Netball League held at Soshanguve Plaza on Human Rights Day. This year’s edition of the tournament consisted of the eight of the best under-15 Netball sides from across Tshwane as well as [eight] senior teams.

Stinkwater’s Fly Eagles NC bagged the trophy, gold medals plus the bragging rights.

The tournament organiser and Chairperson of Pink Love Netball League Jabu Mahlangu

said they want to use the games to reignite the love of sport amongst the girl-child; “We held the tournament to try and promote the netball and bring it back to the township.”

In the juniors final Soshanguve’s Dynamites Netball Club beat Leboneng NC 18-10 to be crowned the champs.

The coach of Trinity NC, Innocent Ramafoko said his side had ample time to prepare for the tournament; “I told my players to have fun on the field of play, even when they are under pressure. I always encourage them to enjoy the game. And they have once again made me proud.”

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Seniors having a go at each other during the Pink Love Netball Tournament held at Soshanguve plaza