Daily Archives: June 18, 2014

Seoposenwe back in Sasol Banyana Banyana squad


Johannesburg- Midfielder Jermaine Seoposenwe, who plays for Stamford University in the USA, has made her return to the Sasol Banyana Banyana squad.

Sasol Banyana Banyana are currently holding a four day training camp at the Bedfordview Football Club grounds as part of preparations for the 2014 CAF African Women’s Championships that will be held in Namibia in October this year.

Nicknamed ‘Microphone’, Seoposenwe, who previously played for the University of the Western Cape in the Cape Town division of the Sasol Women’s League, joined Stamford University in the United States at the beginning of this year on a four-year scholarship, pursuing an undergraduate Degree in Business Studies.

“It’s an honour for me to be back in the squad, I know it’s not going to be easy, I have to work hard to earn my place in the team again,” said Seoposenswe.

The 2010 Under-17 SAFA player of the year suffered a knee injury in April this year and had not been part of Coach Vera Pauw’s selection since she took over as Banyana Banyana mentor.

“My injury happened just when Coach Vera took over, it was heart breaking for me because I missed out on a chance to be in the first camp she had. I see this as a blessing, to be given another chance to show her what I am capable of. I would love to be part of the squad that represents South Africa at the African Women’s Championship,” she concluded.

Sasol Banyana Banyana will be going on a tour of West Africa scheduled for early July. Pauw believes the tour is vital ahead of the preparations for the African Women’s Championships.

“The West Africa tour will test our readiness for the African women’s Championships and the amount of work we have done in the past 2 months. It will also be a chance for us to play against stronger opponents,” said Pauw.

Sasol Banyana Banyana are scheduled to play against the School of Excellence Under-16 team in a training match this afternoon.-TDN
Follow us on Twitter@Taung_DailyNews or @IceT_

‘Homeless people get blankets to ease winter’


By Obakeng Maje- The Keep Me Warm Keep Me Safe Blanket drive is one of the biggest charity drives campaigned in the Northern Cape. The Diamond Pavillion Mall in partnership with SAPS Kimberley and PEP Stores envisage to collect 34 106 blankets, which if converted into m2 is the approximate size of the Diamond Pavillion Mall.

“This project is truly a ‘from the community to the community’ project.
The campaign started in 2011 and the project team with the help of the several NGO’s, schools,
government organisations and the community have raised 22 000 blankets thus far” lieutenant Sergio Kock said.

PEP stores at the Diamond Pavillion Mall sell the blankets at a low cost of R39,95. Thus far, over R880 000 worth of blankets has been collected. The blankets are distributed to the underprivileged, Faith Based Organisations, orphanages, SPCA, homeless persons and hospitals.

These blankets are also distributed in disaster situations, such as the recent flood in Modderivier. Blankets were also distributed as far as the Free State and Lesotho areas.

“The distributions run concurrent with safety campaigns where the blanket recipients are informed on how to keep them and their loved ones warm and safe during the winter months.

“The blanket drive team uses sporting events to market their campaign and collection/drop off points are set up at these events. By-weekly blanket drives are also held at the Diamond Pavilion Mall with the assistance of the SAPS Men for Change and Women’s Network” Kock said.

Recently a local school in Kimberley, Christian Brothers College(CBC) donated 368 second hand
Blankets. The Diamond Pavillion Mall also started off the winter with a contribution of R25 000 towards the drive. The Mall and CBC challenges all other schools, religious institutions, government departments and businesses in and around Kimberley to beat their contributions.

The blankets are stored at a facility at the Diamond Pavillion Mall and anyone wishing to donate blankets can contact Amanda Barra (Diamond Pavillion Mall Marketing Manager) on 053 832 9200. The project team extend their gratitude to all who have supported this worthy cause by making a difference in the community.

“To give is not an obligation but a privilege.”.
-TDN
Follow us on Twitter@Taung_DailyNews or @IceT_