TCE 1 overpower SOSH 5 with a 5-2 victory.

By: Sibongakonke Conco

Twitter: @conco70614

Email: concosbongakonke@gmail.com

 

TCE 1 delivered a dominant performance in securing the convincing 5-2 victory over SOSH 5 at Tut Sosha grounds, On 5 May afternoon.

This win booked the squad its first three points as it was their first game of a res league.

 

TCE 1 team squad with assistance coach and team management.

Source: Sibongakonke Conco

 

The blue boys dominated large portions of the match, living their opponents in no space to breath.

 

The game got off to a flying start for TCE 1, who opened the scoring just five minutes in through Smangaliso Mgaga with a free kick just outside the box,

Which he managed to sweep it through the heads of SOSH 5 players making the wall.

 

Thapelo Paho makes it on the net just after a good runner to make it 2-0 lead,

Andile Ntombela came close to doubling the lead shortly after but shot the post and it went over.

Sefako Matyolo tried to make a comeback for his team with a short inside the box,

But his effort was saved by the Tce 1 goalkeeper.

After receiving a good pass from Liyabona Nelani, Cyril Bila drifted past the goalkeeper and slotted the ball into the net.

TCE 1 player suffering an injury during the game against SOSH 5.
Source: Sibongakonke Conco

 

Cyril Bila put in a clever finish after leaving all SOSH 5 defenders on his tail.

TCE 1’s dominance was also seen when an own goal capitalised on a defender’s error,

To grab his first goal of the evening, giving the home side a commanding 5-0 lead heading into halftime.

 

The second half brought a fightback from SOSH 5, who showed exceptional resilience despite the odds stacked against them.

 

The visitors pulled a goal back through a well-executed counterattack by Duba, taking advantage of a gap in the home side’s defence,

eight minutes later, they struck again and cut the deficit to just one goal.

 

However, the blue boys quickly regrouped and reasserted their control of the game,

 With SOSH 5 players pressing towards their opponent’s defenders and trying to regain their form but all the effort was not a success.

The game was sealed with a comprehensive 5-2 victory for TCE 1,

With three points in bag, the focus for blue boys will now turn to the next league match of the Res league where they will face Telkom at TUT SOSHA GROUNDS.

 

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Tumisho Motswi a SOSH 5 player mentioned that their performance was very poor which led to their heavy loss, “As players we don’t trust each other too much, but we need to fix our middle”

TCE 1 head coach N.C Maredi stated that “TCE 1 is a big residence it has multiple teams with players training in their teams, I use that to my advantage to play with fit players”,

 

he further mentioned that now they hold the top position in the table.

Cyril Bila who scored two goals in the match for TCE 1 voiced his gratitude about the game they had as it bagged them three points. “Today’s game was a good start for us as a team, and we wish to continue playing this way”.

 

City Cleans Up: #ReASpana Hits Soshanguve Block L!

By: Sibongakonke Conco

Twitter: @conco70614

Email: concosbongakonke@gmail.com

The City of Tshwane’s #ReASpana campaign made some discoveries in region 1- Soshanguve Block L.

 Where residents joined hands with city officials for a massive clean-up 

and service delivery blitz that was aimed to restore pride and order.

Alderman Hannes Coetzee, MMC Community Safety at #ReaSpana programme

In a Meeting where the city officials including Alderman Hannes Coetzee, MMC Community Safety 

and Councillor Kholofelo Mashapa were cleaning up Soshanguve Block-L and where they made some discoveries of citizens conducting businesses without any paperwork permitting them to do so. 

Inspecting Spaza shops to check whether they comply with the laws imposed on small businesses and ensuring safety in the community.

 Four businesses were closed in this clean-up. A salon, IT Café, and two street food vendors who were found operating illegal and were instructed to close their businesses.

Salon worker weeps over unexpected shutdown due to paperwork issues.

Alderman Hannes Coetzee, MMC Community Safety pointed out that they want to make sure that everybody is complying to the law and their focus is zoning.

 Whether are these businesses registered as the president issued a directive a while ago as to people should apply for their licenses.

 “We only had for about 5000 people that applied in the whole of Tshwane which is a concern”. 

He further commented that businesses selling food must comply with the rules and ensure safety in the community.

Nkele Molokomme a community member in region 1 Soshanguve Block-L, highlighted excellence in this service delivered by the MMC community Safety

 She mentioned that “the MMC is doing a right job at this moment because we’ve seen cases in Soweto which has not yet been reported here in Soshanguve that people should comply and sell proper food”.

Belief Chauke a street food vendor who woke up that morning to do business as usual and feed his customers was left in disarray when he was forced to close his business for that day and comply with the law.

 He commented that, “There’s no business now and they don’t want money, but they want to close our businesses”.

 He emphasized that his employer was not with him but lives not far from Soshanguve,

 but they intend to notify him of what has happened to his business.

Video by Sibongakonke Conco

As the Re a Spana operation in Soshanguve Block L wrapped up, 

Business owners found operating illegal were given clear directives to cease operations until all necessary legal requirements are met.

 Emphasizing the City of Tshwane's firm stance on compliance and accountability. 

The intervention highlighted the city's commitment to restoring order and improving service delivery.

 Reinforcing the message that sustainable development begins with lawful and responsible practices.