by Leroy Lubisi | 13 Sep, 2017 | Profiles, WoFire News
Thirty-year-old Thabisile Thaga, a store person for the Dr. JS Moroka Team, did not allow patriarchy to stop her from achieving her dream of becoming a professional soccer player. She hails from the rural town of Tweefontein in Mpumalanga. “Playing football as a woman...
by Leroy Lubisi | 13 Sep, 2017 | Profiles, WoFire News
Type 3 Dispatcher Makhosazana Nhlapo is using carpentry skills acquired in the programme to generate extra income. She saved her monthly stipends to purchase tools to kick-start the project which she believes will uplift her. During her time off, she builds wardrobes...
by Leroy Lubisi | 12 Sep, 2017 | Profiles, WoFire News
Lulama Mabhe recently exited positively from the programme after serving as a firefighter at the Krugersdorp Team. She is now a security officer at Cook Mine 2 in Randfontein in the West Rand. Mabhe says Working on Fire has served as a stepping stone in advancing her...
by Leroy Lubisi | 12 Sep, 2017 | Profiles, WoFire News
Shane Christian, the newly appointed Working on Fire National General Manager, recently visited Working on Fire Free State provincial staff to engage with, train and provide additional information about the Working on Fire programme. The three-day workshop included a...
by Leroy Lubisi | 12 Sep, 2017 | Profiles, WoFire News
Thabo Moiloa possesses an inspirational story of how persistence, hard work and a little bit of luck can open doors that you never thought would open. Moiloa joined Working on Fire in June 2004 as a firefighter in the Qwa Qwa team in the Eastern Free State. This...
by Leroy Lubisi | 12 Sep, 2017 | Profiles, WoFire News
The Sun to Sun half marathon race was presented by the Nedbank Fast Legs Running Club. Runners competing in the half marathon event begin the scenic route at 08h00 at the Black Mountain Hotel and finish at Mbabana Stadium in Thaba’Nchu. This race was introduced...
