THE MIGHTY BIG 17 SEEM DROP DEAD

Written by: Mathipa Phishego
@Mathipa Phishego
ntoilep@gmail.com

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Spectators at tournament

Soccer tournaments are one of a kind. They keep people busy on weekends. They are mostly found in black communities where individuals do it for profit through entrance and stall selling. Most soccer clubs in rural areas like Big 17 are formed to take kids from the streets.

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Big 17 emblem 

Big 17 is a big club formally known as 

Lefakgomo Football Club, currently under

 the supervision of coach Kgalema Phaladi.

This club was formed in the 70;s developing

 from Dinoko Pirates as the community was 

growing. It had no owner and was called a Royal 

Club under supervision of sponsors and management.

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Hero playing for Real Rovers 

The club had legends with unmatched talent. Most were denied professional signatory by parents because they were afraid of witchcraft. It was done for the life and safety of their kids. Dikoko Tša Mmoto known as Big 17  succeeded in promoting on player who is the late Johannes “Hero” Pilusa. The best-known striker who was promoted to clubs like Real Rovers and Moroka Swallows among other clubs in his professional career.

Coach Kgalema confirmed that Lefakgomo Football Club has no management. That leaves him as a coach and their captain Kopano "Thips" to take responsibility of the club from the finance portion down to team management.

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Moseki in the field

“Most of the games we are robbed by referees the joint venture boosts us a lot, but sponsors
are there for money because our supporters
come to matches after we won,” says
Moseki Mathipa a striker.

“Tournament settings are good as they
 curb youngsters from going partying, even
though they try, outsiders are always there
and will always be. As for the team the current
situation each team faces as days fades in and out,
it will pass for example Kaizer Chiefs is on its knees like us,” said by the club captain Kopano Mathipa.

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Maswiakgomo emblem

One of the community members Mojela Teffo aforementioned that Big 17 is a big club which we used to be afraid of, now they are a runner up for many clubs. This is also emphasized by a joined venture with Maswiakgomo FC.The club they don’t get along and when clashed is a serious derby where a physical fight can startle, either in the field or fans. Today they are two Peas in a pot.

The Easter tournament at Pirates sports ground, sponsored by Selepe Sundowns player Mojela Richard. Proved that the two clubs are dying by failing to convert goals clashed with Dinoko Pirates. Not only it proved the inability of the club but also Mosekis’ statement that referees rob them.

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A game about to start at a tournament

TEMOSHO EMERGES AS A KNOCKABOUT

Written by: Mathipa Phishego 

@Mathipa Phishego 

ntoilep@gmail.com 

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Temosho Pilusa who is well known as a jack of all trades in the art industry, he is announced to have completed his Make-up Artistry Certificate with Asanthe health and Skincare institute.

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It is rare to find a person from a deep rural area going for such an odd career, more especially a man. He is the first to professionally train for make-up at Ga Selepe in Ga Sekhukhune.

The 24-year-old male said that the motive of him getting professional training is because of the passion he has in Beauty and make-up and to gain professional recognition.

 “It doesn’t help being a self-taught Make-up artist, because you won’t know the basics, background and brief information about it”, said Temosho Pilusa. He further said that his inspirations are to be a worldwide known make-up artist and  he is now accredited for international recognition. This means that he can work anywhere in the world.

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“Temosho had me wondering if he is  straight and not gay when he told me that he wants to do make up,” says Temosho’s mother jokingly. She further added that she had no choice but to fund his ambitions since it was her  responsibility as a mother. It took the whole course duration for Temosho’s mother to accept that his son wants to be a Make-up artist.

Dashney Malatji one of the community member’s added that Temosho is not only excelling in art but also at church, he is one of the most members with golden voices and helps with church services, actually he is a good role model.

Not only was his mother suspicious of his sexual being also some members of the community.“I don’t mind being called gay but I’m not gay, approximately 80% of men in this industry are gay, so is the majority rule and I don’t have problem with gay colleagues,” says Temosho.

Temosho is a career slasher, he is also into commercial modelling, acting, presenting and writing. He has a book named ‘Nail the industry’ and a show at his company Beauty Family.

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“I started the company to uplift and bring recognition to local artists but the main aim is to host Miss SA,” says Temosho. As the director of Beauty Family, Temosho confirmed that Beauty Family is about to host Miss Sekhukhune 2022. 

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He is not only a Make-up artist, he also works for the House of Asanthe and also lecturing Beauty and make-up at the Institute.

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