Tefu Mashamaeti

A former Kaizer Chiefs captain himself, Patrick Mabedi has a few insights on Amakhosi’s current captain, Tefu Mashamaite. What kind of leader does Mabedi think ‘Masha’ is, and does Mabedi think he deserves to retain the captain’s armband even when Khune is once again playing regularly for the team?Soccer Laduma: Tefu Mashamaite was made Kaizer Chiefs’ captain in the absence of Itumeleng Khune. What has been your impression of his performances as captain so far?Patrick Mabedi:He has done very well. I know he started slowly with his career at the team, but after being given a chance by Coach Baxter, he has proven that he is a good defender. He has done very well and his partnership with Mathoho has been excellent for the team and for him as a player. SL: What does it take it to be Kaizer Chiefs’ captain?PM:It is hard to be captain of a big brand like Chiefs. It needs someone who is a natural born leader who has a big heart. From what I have seen, Tefu has a big heart and he commands his teammates very well. You also need to understand the needs of the team and make sure you are results oriented.SL: Do you think Mashamaite has all those attributes?PM:As I have said, I think he has done very well as a player since joining the team and he has risen well in his position. He has proven that he can lead the team and work very well with the other players, which is very important if you are the captain. I think he has done very well. SL: How difficult is it being a captain when there are so many other top-class players in the team?PM:It's hard, not just at Chiefs but at any team. You have to communicate with all the players in the same way, whether they are a big name player or just a young guy. You have to be strong mentally, as well as mix and talk well with the players. SL: Do you think Chiefs would miss him if he decided not to re-sign with them after his contract expires in June?PM:Oh, yes! He has proven that they need him in the team and, knowing Chiefs, they will make sure that they keep him at the club. But if they don't hold on to him, it will be a big loss for the team.

Re-burial of Cde JB Marks

Descendants, friends and comrades
of the late African National
Congress (ANC) and South African
Communist Party (SACP) stalwart,
JB Marks, are paying homage to
him as they prepare to lay his
remains to rest in his home town
of Ventersdorp in the North West.
They have all gathered at the
family home for a valedictory
service on Sunday morning.
Marks’ reburial ceremony, which
will also be attended by President
Jacob Zuma, is expected to take
place at the Tshing Sports
Grounds later.
Halima Marks, the granddaughter
of the late ANC stalwart, says she
is grateful that the remains of her
grandfather will finally be laid to
rest in the country he fought for.
“From the Marks family, we are
grateful for what the government
has done, we are extremely happy
yet emotional,” says Halima.
Marks’ great granddaughter,
Emlynne Duarte (13), says she
feels proud to be related to the late
Marks.
“We are happy his remains are
brought back, because it is very
sad for someone to die away from
home,” says Duarte.
Marks passed away in 1972 in
Moscow, Russia.

Message of encouragement

I like to take this moment to encourage young people and older people.

We as people we must learn to be patient because patience paid. We must not fold our arms doing nothing. We must not let people to discourage us. We must always be positive so that things will be positive in our side, we must not be negative so that things will not be negative.

FAIL is first attempt in learning, we not fail because we stupid we fail because we not take our school work serious. We must study "SMART" not  "HARD" so that our school work will be smart not hard.

We must form study groups so that we will cover up what we taught and that can can make you to improve your performance and passing rate in general.

Gaesi Samuel Mmusi's personal details.

Mmusi, Samuel Gaaesi (NA)
Political Party: African National Congress
Position: Member of Parliament
CONTACT DETAILS
Parliament
Tel: 021 403 2665
Email: smmusi@parliament.gov.za
Postal
Address: PO Box 15
Cape Town
8000
Constituency
Parliamentary Committee
Membership
PC on Rural Development and
Land Reform; PC on Sports and
Recreation
Parliamentary Career
Current: MP since 2009
Past: SADTU branch Chairperson
(2003-2009) ANC branch
Deputy Chairperson
(2008-2009) ANC branch
Deputy Chairperson
(2005-2007) ANC branch
Deputy Chairperson
(2003-2005) Community
(ward) negotiator on
electricity (2000-2001)
Political Career:
Past: SADTU branch Chairperson
(2003-2009) ANC branch
Deputy Chairperson
(2008-2009) ANC branch
Deputy Chairperson
(2005-2007) ANC branch
Deputy Chairperson
(2003-2005) Community
(ward) negotiator on
electricity (2000-2001)
Education:
BAED (1994-1999)
Personal Interests:
Political Reading