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Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Government has opened up Covid-19 vaccine re- gistrations to more age groups from this week.

Citizens between the ages of 50-59 can register on the electronic vaccination data system (EVDS) from Thursday July 1. Vaccinations for this age group are scheduled to begin on July 15.

According to the Department of Health, studies published show that there is clear evidence that vaccines provide high levels of protection to

those who have been inoculated and all vaccines protect against hospitali- sation and death.

“People cannot choose which vaccine to get as the type of vaccine will depend on the type supplied from national, but Pfizer vaccine is effective against the Delta variant,” said Nico Masiu, spokesperson for the local state hospitals.

The vaccination of nearly half a million education staff is also pro- gressing well.

“The government is concerned

about the number of people over 60 who have not registered for a vaccine, which has continued to decrease. This was particularly problematic as this age group is at risk and yet the majority of people have not been vaccinated.

“This was likely a result of high vaccine hesitancy, difficulties in accessing technology to register, and not being able to access vaccination centres.”

At the time of going to press, the total number of confirmed

COVID-19 cases in the province is 93 596 with 78 764 people having recovered from the coronavirus with 84.2% recovery rate and 2 235 deaths. The province now has a total of 12 597 active cases. A total of 560 cases were identified in the last 24 hours. 138 060 vaccines have been administered.

People are urged to adhere to pre- ventative measures of social distanc- ing, sanitize, wear mask, and avoid crowded places and unnecessary travel.

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Lentswe, Stilfontein - Seven people who were processing gold in Khuma Ext 6 were arrested last week.

The bust was intelligence driven and co-operation between the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Illegal Mining Team and Tactical Response Team (TRT) in collaboration with the Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation Unit (SOCIU) led to the apprehension of the seven suspects on Thursday June 24.

Lt-Col Amanda Funani, police

spokesperson, said the police found on arrival seven suspects with gold bearing material.

“Four gold nuggets with an estimat- ed street value of R400 000 as well as four cutting torches, 20 hand tools, five gas bottles, an oxygen cylinder, mer- cury, 600 batteries and an undisclosed amount of cash were discovered subse- quent to the search that was conducted at the place,” she said. .

The suspects, aged between 18 and 46, were expected to appear in the Stil-

fontein Magistrates’ Court on Friday June 25 for illegal possession of gold and possession of gold bearing material.

The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) is investigating the case.

The Provincial Commissioner of North West, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena congratulated the members for the sterling job and pointed out that criminals will not be allowed to walk free in the province.

Lentswe, Kanana - A 27-year-old suspect was arrested on Tuesday June 29 by the Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation in Kanana for possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammuni- tion.

According to Capt Tlangelani Rik- hotso, spokesperson, the 9mm pistol that was found in the suspect’s possession was reportedly stolen during a house breaking a while back. The suspect was supposed to appear in the Magistrate’s Court in Orkney on Wed- nesday June 30.

Meanwhile in a separate incident, Malefane Petros Manama (35) was convicted for possession and disposal of unwrought precious metals by the

Orkney Magistrate’s Court on Monday June 28.

Capt Rikhotso said he was arrested during an operation by the Illicit Mi- ning Group in March 2021 in Kanana when he was found in possession of unwrought gold worth approximately R25 000 and almost R400 000 in cash.

Manama pleaded guilty and was sentenced to a fine of R30 000 or three years imprisonment of which R15 000 or 18 months is suspended for five years. He was further sentenced R6000 or three months imprisonment wholly suspended for five years for contraven- tion of the Immigration Act. Addition- ally, he was declared unfit to possess a firearm.

A family in Kanana escaped serious injury when a vehicle belonging to a local company crashed into two houses in Ext 13 over the weekend.

The residents were sleeping when the vehicle crashed into the houses at 01:00 on Saturday June 26. Nobody inside were injured. Occupants of the vehicle were injured, but the extent of their injuries are unknown.

Lentswe, Jouberton - The management of Klerksdorp/Tshepong Hospital Complex request the public to help trace the family of an un-

known male patient aged between 18-26 years who is currently in Tshepong Hospital Ward 8.

The patient was brought by EMRS to Casualty in Tshepong Hospital on June 6, after he was found on the side of the road in Kanana

with traumatic head injuries as a result of assault.

He is unable to verbalize or describe his whereabouts.

Anyone who know s the family or the whereabouts of this patient is encouraged to come or call Tshepong Hospital Ward 8 on 018 406 3175/

018 406 3178 or call 018 406 3111. Your help in this regard is highly appreciated.

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Lentswe, Klerksdorp - This week, in the heart of winter, South Africans will face big increases in electricity, when Eskom’s latest price hike will take effect on Thursday July 1.

Municipal consumers must be aware

that the upcoming increases in electricity and other municipal services that were announced in May will be reflect- ed in their monthly utility bill at the end of July. Local households will be expected to pay 14,95% more for elec-

tricity, 8% more for water and 6% more for sanitation and property rates.

Refuse removal increase with 20%.

Consumers who are directly supplied by Eskom, were already hit with a 15%

tariff increase on 1 April, the result of

Eskom succeeding in contesting a price increase for this year from the National Energy Regulator (NERSA) of 15.06 %.

Through these increases, households will pay an additional R300 to R500 on their municipal accounts.

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The Matlosana municipality announced the following dates for the interruption of water supply in Kanana, Orkney,

Khuma, Ellaton and Dawkinsville.

The interruption is due to the cleaning and disinfection of reservoirs as part of the annual reservoir cleaning programme.

The following areas will be affected:

Kanana: Friday July 2 and Thursday July 8.

Orkney: Saturday July 3.

Khuma: Monday July 5.

Ellaton: Wednesday July 7.

Dawkinsville: Satur- day July 10.

During all these water interruption,

consumers are requested to use water sparingly and to note that water tankers will be available to assist.

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Blood collec- tions, laboratory services and related activities at the bloodbank will continue to function during level 4, with strict COVID-19 safety protocols in place.

SANBS appeals to the public to remember that the action of donating blood remains an essential service, and may therefore proceed as usual, with all precautions followed. Fol- lowing the Level 4 announcement, most blood drives are recording very poor support from the public, with blood being needed every single day.

Enough blood tomorrow won’t help anyone today. A person may donate blood immediately after being vaccinated, provided they don’t have any symptoms of infection and that the usual blood donation screening tests are in order.

On World Blood Donor Day, June 14, SANBS launched a new commit- ment campaign where donors will receive a special gift at every second

donation made. This is not only for donors who were able to donate blood four times in the same calen- dar year, as was the case before. Any person who donates a unit of blood from now until August 14 will receive the launch gift. Thereafter, donors will continue to receive a gift at every alternate donation.

Another major change introduced is the new policy on haemoglobin cut-off levels. The cut-off levels have been reduced from 12.5 to 12.0 for females and increased to 13.0 for male donors.

An additional laboratory ferritin test will be done on all donors, on every 4th donation.

Ferritin tests assess the iron stores in the blood, rather than the haemoglobin that only looks at how much iron is already in circulation. With these changes, SANBS will be able to provide better donor care, resulting in many more happy years of donating blood.

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Lentswe, Klerksdorp - President Cyril Ramaphosa announced new lockdown regulations to the nation on Sunday 27 June. The Minister of Cooperative Go- vernance and Corporate Affairs, Nko- sazana Dlamini-Zuma published the up- dated alert level 4 lockdown regulations for South Africa.

Ramapahosa announced much strict- er restrictions due to a surge in Covid- 19 cases in South Africa. One of the major reasons for the surge, experts have said, is that the Delta variant of the coronavirus is spreading in South Africa.

According to the president, there is some debate among scientists over whether the Delta variant causes more serious symptoms than the Beta variant, which was first detected in South Africa.

He said that preliminary data shows that the Delta variant does not cause more severe Covid-19 but it is much more contagious than previous vari- ants..

To curb the spread of this new vari-

Level 4: New regulations

ant, the president banned gatherings and alcohol sales along with leisure travel into and out of Gauteng. The curfew has also been extended for an extra hour. It will now run from 21:00 to 04:00.

School holidays will be brought for- ward, with schools now scheduled to close between Wednesday and Friday this week.

The new regulations kicked in on June 28 and will be applicable until July 11, at which time they will be reviewed.

Some of the regulations include:

n It remains a criminal offence to not wear a mask that covers the nose and mouth while you are in a public place, with certain exceptions. Failing to com- ply with an instruction from an enforce- ment officer to wear a mask may result in a fine and/or imprisonment of up to six months.

n Everyone is confined to their homes from 21:00 until 04:00 unless they are performing an essential service as determined by a cabinet minister, have a permit, or are attending to a se- curity or medical emergency.

n The closing time for the establish- ments like restaurants (take aways and delivery only) is at 20:00 to allow staff and patrons to get home before the start of the curfew.

n The sale of alcohol is banned, whether for on-site or off-site consumption.

n All public and private schools must close between Wednesday and Friday this week.

n Cinemas, theatres, casinos, mu- seums, archives, galleries, gyms, confe- rences, and auctions are closed until July 11.

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Basic Education minister Angie Motshekga held a press conference in the Free State to clarify the new dates for the school holidays.

This briefing was called after Presi- dent Ramaphosa put the country back on Level 4 over the weekend.

“Schools closed for contact classes on Wednesday June 30 with Thursday and Friday used for the closure of schools for educators and management staff.

Learners in public, independent, and private schools should be released for their winter holidays from June 30, but parents with children in special needs schools, or who are boarding at schools far from home, will have until Friday July 2 at the latest to collect them,” she said.

As public schools are closing a week earlier than originally planned, students will return back to school on July 19 she said.

School feeding schemes and winter school will continue, but schools must ensure that there is limited contact so as to prevent any super-spreader events.

The minister said that teachers will continue to be vaccinated during this time, with a number of provinces sta- ting that they have already vaccinated nearly all educators.

Motshekga has previously been a strong advocate of keeping schools open – and she warned that there are significant implications in the teaching time that has been lost due to lockdown restrictions.

She said that the education sector has suffered severely in terms of lear- ning and teaching because of the virus outbreak.

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Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The inaugural Provincial Arts and Culture Recognition Awards delivered a high energy, engaging and enter- taining show broadcast on Soweto TV last week.

Hosted by musician, rapper and TV personality Stoan Seate of Bongo Maffin fame, himself a child of the province, the show had all elements for riveting viewing, suspension, music mash ups, and star power of the celebrities from the province.

Local winners include Klerksdorp Museum in the museum category, Star FM in the leadership category, Delareyville library and Kopano Ke Matla Youth Group from Jouberton in the music category.

Revered actress Katlego Danke, a product of North West province, made a special appearance along- side a host of presenters that in- cluded veteran broadcaster Alpheus Koonyaditse, Motsweding FM’s Ltk Komanisi, Keabetswe Kototsi from Encore, Bonolo Molosiwa from YOUFM.

The winners of the PACRAs are drawn from a cross section of the arts and culture fields as well as heritage and leadership.

Lifetime Achievement recipients were legendary Setswana balladeer Johnny Mokhali from Ngaka Modiri Molema, community builder and activist Esther Seboko from Bojanala, veteran music tutor and mentor Arcs Moshwetsi from Dr Kenneth Kaunda and respected poet and publisher Mosiiwa Edigile Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati.

Galebekwe Tlhapi, the North West MEC for Arts, Culture, Sport and Recreation, bestowed the MEC Special Award on veteran broadcaster Timotheus Modisane Modise for his unrivalled career that spans over 40 years on the radio. Modise started at Radio Bop as Spanky DJ.

He rose through the ranks to be in the management of Radio Mma- batho and as a station manager of the then Radio Sunshine. He also worked at YOUFM before rejoining Motsweding FM. Modise was a junior heavyweight champion in

the 1970s and a school principal in Soweto before making a career change.

The MEC congratulated the winners: “The PACRAs have been a fitting celebration of North West talent. We extend our congratula- tions to the winners as well as the nominees who were recognised tonight. Theirs are stories of resilience and perseverance to inspire all of us. Thank you to all who participated in making this event a success. We are a proud people. May the province of North West keep rising and shin- ing.”

A local broker responded to the request of Emmanuel Old Age Home in Jouberton for winter shoes to keep the grandparents warm this winter. Shoes were delivered and Mofokeng Aaron, Katleho Tsotetsi, employee at Emanuel Center, Gabriel Jonas and Emanuel himself, founder of Emanuel Centre, unpacked them.

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Several studies have shown that substance abuse among South African youth is widespread, with the onset of the problem starting at as young as 12 years of age.

This is according to Louina le Roux, Managing Director of Elim Clinic, a Sub- stance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment faci- lity affiliated to SANCA, the South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence.

Many young people are oblivious to the risks of experimenting with drugs and alcohol. While some degree of risk-taking and experimentation may seem harmless, it can have serious negative consequences that can permanently harm a child’s memory, cognitive functioning, motivation, and con- trol.

In addition, substance abuse is one of the leading causes of crime. It also contributes to poverty, dysfunctional families and com- munities, disease, injury, and premature death. “Drug education enables children and the youth to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to appreciate the benefits of living healthily and promote responsibility towards drug use,” says Le Roux.

SANCA decided to host the ADDIC- TION Conference 2021, scheduled for July 21-23. This inaugural platform will bring together SUD treatment and other health-

care professionals to collaborate with educators, providers, policy makers and regu- lators to create effective and long-lasting solutions to address the public health crisis of SUDs.

As role models for children, a parent’s view on alcohol, tobacco, and drugs can strongly influence how they think about them. Parents are advised to talk to their children about drugs as part of general health and safety conversations. Explain what drugs are, their functions, and which drugs are harmful or illegal.

“It is essential to stick to the facts. Do not make drugs sound glamorous or fun, and do not over exaggerate the harms,” warns Le Roux. “Always consider what age-appropriate information for your child is. Parents are however often the last to discover that their child has a problem,” says Le Roux.

“Schools and teachers who interact with children on a daily basis are well-positioned to identify children with signs and symptoms of substance use disorders. Bringing any problematic behaviour or signs of dis- tress to a parent’s attention can help catch substance use disorders before the situation worsens.”

Schools are appropriate settings for pre- vention education. Educators may find it challenging to relay information about drug abuse to learners in a meaningful way without enticing them to try drugs.

North West talent shines

Kopano Ke Matla Youth Group from Jouberton won the music category.

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Please take note that the deadline for Herbalists / Healers is 16:00 on Tuesday. No late entries will be accepted!!

Keamogetse Martha Mompati (88) of 889 Ext 3, Tigane will be buried on July 3.

The service will be held at home and

will start at 07:30.

Masego Pius Moilwa (52) of Roshenville,

Schweizer- Reneke will be buried on July 3. The service will be held at home

at 07:00.

Nomasonto Caroline Mofulatsi (64) of 47

Klertehout Street, Ext 6 Jouberton will

be buried on July 3. The service will be held at home at

07:00.

Ezekiel Kagisho Modisapudi (34) of Z269 Mokotedi

Street, Jouberton will be buried on July 3. The service will be held at home

at 08:00.

Vakele Joseph Mokwai (60) of 21756 Ext 8, Jou- berton will be buried

on July 3. The service will be held

at home at 08:00.

Memoroke Ruth Khuduga (79) of X516 Mokgelhane

Street, Jouberton will be buried on July 2. The service will be held at home

at 07:30.

Kehilwe Margaret Kate (51) of 665

Tigane will be buried on July 3.

The service will be held at home at

07:00.

Nontsizi Magret Ntshanini (65) of 20 Limpopo Street,

Randlespark will be buried on July 2. The service will be held at home at

08:00.

Lea Nortje (57) of 44 Nelson Street, Alabama was laid to

rest on Wednesday June 30.

Kamohelo Modungoa (23) of X627 Moabi Street, Ext 2, Jouberton will

07:30.

Thapelo Samuel Matsoso (51) of 250

Ledwang Str, Jou- berton will be buried

on July 3. The service will be held

at home at 08:00.

Mothusiotsile Joseph Mokgatle (60) of 2894 Ext 7,

Jouberton will be buried on July 3.

The service will be at home at 08:00.

Noncedo Dorah Tshofela (43) of 12774 Chris Hani,

Kanana will be buried on July 1.

08:00.

John Thibakgwana Mojapele (73) of 2204 Piloe Street,

Khuma will be buried on July 3.

07:00.

Dikeledi Martha Kwetetse (68) of Z10655 Kanana will

08:00.

Obakeng Godfrey Moleho (39) of Doornfontein will be buried on July 3. The service will be held at home at

08:00.

Malotsha Rosina Nthoke (57) of 14445

Ext 13, Jouberton will be buried on July 2. The service will be held at home

at 07:00.

Kagiso Isaac Seabelo (69) of 1895 Manya Street, Kanana will be buried on July 3. The service will be held at home at

08:00.

Bawepinyana Stemmer Mokgwela (82) of Myra, Taung will be buried on July 3. The service will be held at home

at 07:00.

Mapule Petronella Nkumbi Mashumi of

Kutlwano Str, Khu- ma will be buried on

July 4. The service will be at 6241 Ext 9

at 09:00.

Elisa Ntombizodwa Tjeko (62) of X7849 Khudu Str, Kanana will be buried on July 3. The service will be held at home

at 08:00.

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Lentswe, Klerksdorp - According to the National Credit Regulator’s (NCR) Credit Bureau Monitor (CBM), out of 27.41 million credit active consumers, about 395 000 consumers accessed their credit reports in the quarter ending in December 2020.

The CBM shows that a significant number of consumers do not check their credit reports as often as they ought to. Although, there has been an increase in the number of consumers accessing their credit reports, the fig- ures still remain low, says Anne-Carien Du Plooy, Acting Manager: Education and Communication at the NCR.

In order to assist consumers to understand more about credit reports, Du Plooy provides an explanation: A credit report provides a consumer’s credit information such as a person’s credit history, including applications for credit, credit agreements to which a person is or has been a party, pattern of payment or defaults under any such credit agreements, debt review status etc. Further to the type of information kept at the credit bureaus, the National Credit Act also stipulates how long the information should be kept at the credit

bureaus, adds Du Plooy.

Consumers are entitled to one free credit report once per annum from any of the four consumer credit bureaus lis- ted below. By accessing their credit reports, consumers will have insight into what is contained in their credit reports.

They will also be able to dispute any incorrect information with the credit bureau where they obtained their credit reports, make necessary payments where required and ultimately work on

fixing their credit reports if there are any adverse listings, judgments etc., ad- vises Du Plooy. Accessing a credit report will also assist consumers to know if they are a victim of identity fraud.

A healthy credit profile will enable a consumer to qualify for credit and get a lower interest rates as opposed to someone who has a bad credit report.

A credit report can also be checked in instances where a company is consid- ering a candidate for employment in a

position that requires honesty in deal- ing with cash or finances. A bad credit report might affect your chances of getting a job, adds Du Plooy

Our message to the youth is to aim to keep a clean credit profile all the time. This can be done by avoiding unnecessary credit, paying all debts as and when required and saving for emergencies. She also added that consumers should avoid taking debt for other people. For an example, you take clothes for your partner on credit with the promise that they will make monthly repayments. In this instance, consumers should remember that the person responsible for payment of the debt is the one who signs the credit agreement as the verbal agreement they made to you will not count.

The NCR urges all consumers to contact any of the below credit bureaus and request a free copy of their credit report, in particular the youth since it is their month. Consumers should dispute any incorrect information with the credit bureaus.

Only escalate to the Credit Ombud if the credit bureaus cannot assist you, concludes Du Plooy.

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the “Once we were heroes” exhibition by the Art Bank SA, and the “Agility is the New Black” exhibition by mother and son Thina and Themba Minya. Both exhibitions will be open until August 5.

With this being their first insti- tutional show, Thina Minya and her son Themba, present and highlight a refreshing, unique take on abstract themes of race, sexuality, identity politics, social struggle, feminism and the self. With many of the new works created in isolation, they are brought together in this show as a visual conversation to represent the universal human experience.

The “Once we were heroes” exhibition attempts to respond to the lingering uncertainty brought

about by the Covid-19 pandemic.

According to Amohelang Mohajane, curator of the NWU Gallery, the world appears to be on standby.

“References have been made to a new normal, alluding to a future that is unknown. What is known are the challenges that the whole world is currently grappling with. The loss of human life, loss of jobs, and - most importantly - the question, when will all this end?” she explains.

“In recognising the complexi- ties of the times, the exhibition attempts to acknowledge and celebrate the artists who have persevered and continued to produce artworks without the certainty of what will become of

their produce, as the old normal would have given them. The exhibition title is a play on words on what would become of the South African creative sector and its heroes, the artists in the new normal,” says Amohelang.

The exhibitions can be accessed online at the NWU, Klerksdorp Museum and NWU Gallery.

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Lentswe, Klerksdorp - In commemoration of Youth Month, Matlosana Secure Care Centre held a Youth Day celebration last week for young offenders awaiting trial and residential diversion placed at the centre in Jouberton.

The event took place on June 24. The concept of the event revolved around reminding the young people that although they committed mistakes that landed them at the centre, it does not mean that their future is decided.

“Just because you are here due to the mistakes you committed in the past, you still have a chance to better yourself and live a meaningful life beyond the Secure Care Centre,” Phyllis Fourie, institution manager, said.

Offenders who served time at Correctional Service facilities spoke to the young offenders at the Secure Care Centre and told them about the consequences of a life of crime and the dangers of life behind bars.

“Make the most of the time

you have here and learn as much skills as possible. Life here at the centre is highly privileged than the realities of prison. If you think gangsterism is the way of life, change your mindset because there is no future in living a life of crime,” one of the offenders said.

Matlosana Secure Care Centre provides

services to young offenders awaiting trial and residential diversion. There is a range of vocational and educational programmes such as arts and crafts, culinary arts, weld- ing, woodwork, Adult Based Education and Training (ABET) and therapeutic programmes that they youth are exposed to while awaiting trial.

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s Potchefstroom College of Agriculture (PCA) and Taung Agricultural College (TAC) have opened applications for the 2022 student in- take and will close on November 1.

Eligible students are encouraged to apply for Diploma in Agriculture in Irrigation of-

fered by TAC and Diploma in Agriculture (Mixed Agriculture) offered by PCA.

These qualifications require a National Sen- ior Certificate (NSC) or grade 11 results if the applicant is currently in Grade 12.

English (E) is a compulsory subject and the following are recommended: Mathematics, Biology/ Agricultural Sciences and Physical

Sciences with a total minimum of 24 points from the best 6 subjects except Life Orienta- tion.

Application forms are available on the department’s website: www.nwpg.gov.za/dard, alternatively WhatsApp: Vuyiswa Mziwakhe of TAC on 060 504 8149 and Ismail Haffejee of PCA on 079 797 5456.

Agric colleges open applications

Once we were heroes

Young offenders can reform

Motlalepule Ntombi and Kedinetse Senatle seen during their June 16 performance rendition.

Lentswe, Potchefstroom - The North West University (NWU) Gallery, together with the Klerks- dorp Museum, is keeping art lovers entertained from the safety of their own homes.

They are currently showcasing

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Lentswe, Wolmaransstad - Teams converged at Trotsville Primary School on Saturday June 26 to elect new leadership of the Maquassi Hills LFA.

Sandile Boko was elected as the new chairperson of the football association for the next 4 years.

The main tasks of this com- mittee is to go out there and start making it work for the ben- efit of all our LFA leagues, and to make sure that sponsors are aware of our existence and are actually taking us serious. He stressed the issue of gambling games.

The newly-elected chairperson thanked all who have made time and urged the secretary to start making noise.

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The South African Schools Hockey Association (SASHOC), in association with the SAHA, will host a webinar on how to inspire young people to take up the sport, help them achieve their potential and celebrate their suc- cesses at every level of the game.

The webinar will be held in the build- up to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, where both South Africa’s men’s and women’s hockey teams will be flying the country’s flag.

As the custodian of hockey at the school level, SASHOC is responsible for growing and developing the sport from grassroots through youth and junior levels.

The webinar will, among other aspects, delve into how hockey, and sports in general, can help young people achieve their potential both in sports and as human beings.

The topics that will be discussed during the webinar include: Talent identification, development and excellence; How sport fosters friendships and contributes to social cohesion; How sport can be used to celebrate diversity; Youth leadership; and building a more equal, fair and just soci- ety using sport

The Olympic hockey competition will start the morning after the opening cer- emony where hosts Japan will open the tournament against current world number one Australia in the men’s tournament.

Hockey has been part of the Olympic Games programme since Antwerp 1928, some 93 years ago.

Visit the SASHOC website on https://

sashoc.co.za/ for more information about the return to play protocols and new de- velopments around schools hockey.

Hockey webinar to inspire players

LFA elects new president

Sandile Boko.