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A number of reasons to celebrate extra mile to serve others, we would like to salute you and thank you for allowing us to share your sto ries. This year South Africans voted hoping for the best – many are now glued to the parliament ses sion coverage because you never know what to ex pect. In 2015 we will be joining the queues for the byelections and once again, hoping for positive change. We know we live in a beautiful city and another reason to be a proud Durbanite is Durban has been voted an official new Seven Wonder City of the world. The picturesque beaches, rolling hills and breathtaking skyline together with a host of won derful inhabitants, sets us apart from the rest of South Africa. After 40 years, the Miss World title is held by a South African.

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MANY people either look forward to the festive pe riod and begin their countdown to Christmas in Oc tober, while others are left running for the hills to avoid the ‘silliness’ that comes with the season. As we get ready to wind down and take a breath er, we decided to reflect on some of the wonderful reasons to celebrate the year that was. Yes, we can talk about some of the lowlights as well (no pun on the word ‘lights’), but that would not be very festive at all. The team at the Fever has had a wonderful year and has shared some truly remarkable memories with you. We’ve had an actionpacked year from meeting wonderful individuals who are slowly changing their communities one step at a time to covering campaigns that shows a proactive community who are willing to fight for their beloved home towns. To those people who are continuously going the

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Rolene Strauss was crowned Miss World at the weekend and now features in a long list of remarka ble women who continue to make a difference to the countries they live in and the world. South Africans also took time through out the year to remember Nelson Mandela and do their bit to fulfill his legacy. It’s been a year since his death and many ques tioned the stability and patriotism of South Afri cans. The good news is, it seems as if communities are now more united than ever. Many believe his spirit still lives on calling it a sprinkling of ‘Madiba magic’. Clearly South Africans will continue to make great strides despite the negative news that some times comes to the fore. The Fever would like to wish all our fantastic cli ents and readers a wonderfully happy festive sea son and here’s to welcoming 2015 in style.

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continues to destroy some of our communities. However, the one thing that continues to stand undefeated is the spirit of the Upper Highway community. Through the difficult times, our readers have once again proven that we are, without a doubt, among the most resilient and strong-willed. We have weathered all the storms that came our way and have demonstrated that we can be a community to be proud of - from our disabled horse rider achieving his goals to a local woman beating breast cancer and becoming an inspiration to others - our community stands together proud! We are confident that 2015 will be better than ever. We, at The Hillcrest Fever, have faced our

Dear Readers, TODAY marks the end of another year for the Hillcrest Fever, and as the festivities kick off for this season, let us reflect on moments that touched our lives and the community this past year. 2014 has been marked by persistent challenges in our economy with price inflations (food, electricity, fuel, etc.). We had weather catastrophes and crime

own challenges this year, but as we enter 2015 we renew our pledge to you to do our very best to continue to be the most accurate, fair and balanced source of news, opinion, features, sports and entertainment in the Upper Highway Area. We will continue to be open and honest with our readers and we assure you that the new year will be one never to be forgotten. Our hearts go out to those who lost loved ones this year and those experiencing difficulties of all types this holiday season. We extend sincere and warm wishes to our Hillcrest Fever family for a safe and peaceful festive season, and a happy and prosperous 2015. Kalisha Naicker Senior Journalist Hillcrest Fever

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At the meeting (from left) Cedric Mseleku (DoE circuit manager), Mr Mdlazi (principal) and Ntobeko Mavuka (Harry Gwala councillor).

HALLENGES that Thibane Combined School in a farming area called kwaPakkies outside Kokstad faced were identified at a meeting between municipal officials, the school governing body, parents and Department of Education officials on Wednesday. The principal, Mr Mdlazi, said the main problem is the shortage of teachers. “Last year we didn’t have a geography teacher for Grade 12 and a retired teacher was asked to fill in. “The situation of working without enough teachers is a challenge because the teachers we do have are teaching additional classes and subjects,” said Mdlazi. A Grade 3 teacher also teaches Grade 4, and a Grade 5 teacher is also teaching Grade 7s. The remaining six teachers, including the principal, share nine subjects for pupils from Grade 7 to Grade 12.

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Last year only one matric pupil passed, the remaining 11 failed. School governing body chairperson, Lucky Khutshwa blames the Department of Education (DoE) for empty promises. “We held many meetings with the Department of Education officials addressing the problem of teachers. The MEC of Education, Mthandeni Dlungwane, is aware of our plight, but has done nothing about the situation. Authorities must provide more teachers and put politics aside.” Ntobeko Mavuka from Harry Gwala District Municipality requested that the school submit a report about the challenges, including the amount of pupils the school has, to them. DoE circuit manager, Cedric Mseleku, said according to the number of pupils the school is meant to have nine teachers, but he doesn’t have the means to employ more. “According to the policies of the Department of Education the school doesn’t need more teachers.”

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AFTER information about drug dealers was received, the Kokstad K9 unit arrested two suspects, aged 45 and 20, at Shayamoya Township in Kokstad recently. When searching the house of the first female suspect they found Mandrax tablets and money and the suspect confirmed they use drugs for business purposes. The suspect then directed police to the house of the second suspect and

found 93 Mandrax tablets and 202 whoonga straws inside a kettle. The second suspect was also arrested for dealing in drugs. The K9 team was led by Sergeant Angelo Marcelion Kotze. SAPS spokesman Captain Dumisani Ncongo said the street value of drugs is R13 500. The suspects made their first appearance in the Kokstad Magistrate’s Court on 12 January and the case was postponed to Thursday, 19 January

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OUTH African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has warned state pensioners about insurance brokers claiming to be working in partnership with Sassa. The brokers sell insurance products, funeral plans and financial plans to pensioners saying they are in partnership with Sassa, and that it’s mandatory they join them. Sassa national spokesperson Kgomoco Diseko has refuted a partnership with any funeral insurance

company. “Sassa has no relationship with any funeral insurance company and does not endorse funeral schemes,” he said. Pensioners should ask whoever claims to have an agreement with Sassa to show them a copy of the agreement. “We never contract with funeral insurance providers,” he said. In a local recent case children of a pensioner complained that a few months before their mother died they saw a deduction on her pension allegedly for a funeral plan she had joined.

When their mother died they followed up on the code the deduction was going off under and found that the mother had a policy with an insurance company and someone had already claimed the money. Fever then investigated and phoned the company to ask if they were underwritten or authorised by Sassa to make the deductions. In a telephone conversation a sales manager from the company said they are working in partnership with Sassa, however, she couldn’t say whether the pensioner had give them permission to deduct money.

Diseko also said that social grant beneficiaries should not be forced to sign funeral scheme contracts, “If there is an incident whereby a broker or sales agent forces the beneficiary to sign an agreement for a policy, they should report such incidents to Sassa or the police.” He said beneficiaries shouldn’t believe anyone who visit their home claiming to be from Sassa because Sassa officials won’t visit them without their request. “They should never disclose their ID number or PIN number to strangers,” he said.

Washedaway bridge halts everything SIPHELELE NKETO Siphelele@media24.com THE situation at Mngeni village in Matatiele has been made more difficult when the bridge washed away during recent heavy rains there. People can’t get into town and children are unable to cross the Umgeni River to get to school. Community members told Fever that the bridge flooded on 10 January. A community member, Duma Mthombeni said the bridge was built many years ago and is old. “Buses and cars are unable to cross the river and people are hungry because they can’t get into town to buy food. “Children didn’t open schools last week because of the collapsed bridge and floods.” He said years ago the river also flooded and 20 people drowned. Ward 7 councillor Nhlahla Sithole said the collapse of the bridge was reported to the Matatiele Local Municipality, which said it would be repaired once the rain stops. “People must not try to cross the river because it is dangerous, they must wait for water to recede.” Bovini village is also affected.

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The bridge that washed away over the Umgeni River in Matatiele.

THE case against a 40-year-old suspect linked to the murder of a Matatiele traffic officer is to be transferred to the Pietermaritzburg High Court next month. The suspect appeared in Matatiele Magistrate’s Court on 11 January and was denied bail. He is facing charges of killing Don McKenzie in October 2016. McKenzie was shot and killed while patrolling in High Street in Matatiele. His pistol was reportedly missing. The suspect was arrested in November 2016 and his bail application delayed after he fell ill. SAPS spokesperson Captain Raphael Motloung said the suspect is will appear on 1 February in Matatiele Magistrate’s Court for the case to be transferred to the PMB High Court for trial. - Supplied.

Bail denied for armed robbery suspect A 32-YEAR-OLD suspect was denied bail in the Matatiele Magistrate’s Court after appearing for armed robbery recently. The suspect was arrested in Port Elizabeth on 23 December., 2016. SAPS spokesperson Captain Raphael Motloung said on 13 December, 2016 Shoprite was robbed by five armed men who stole money. “One suspect was arrested by the Port Elizabeth SAPS specialised unit in partnership with Matatiele detectives. He was brought to Matatiele to face his case.” The suspect was denied bail on 10 January and the case was postponed to 13 February for further investigation. The suspect also has a rape case against him. Matatiele Station Commander Lieutenant-Colonel Maphelo Ngame commended police and detectives for their swift action in arresting the suspect. Police are still looking for the other suspects. - Supplied.

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Suspect arrested for illegal firearm A 25-YEAR-OLD man was arrested for the illegal possession of a firearm at Springvale area in Highflats. SAPS and Harry Gwala Task Team members followed up on information received about an illegal firearm. “A .38 Special and six live rounds were found on the suspect,” said SAPS Harry Gwala communications officer, Captain Dumisani Ncongo. The suspect appeared at Phungashe Court on Monday and the case was postponed to 21 February. - Supplied. P O BOX 132 29 Margaret Street, Ixopo Kwa-Zulu Natal, 3276 South Africa

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Municipal Notice 2015/2016 Annual Report

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Notice is hereby given that, in terms Section 127(5)(a)(i) & (ii) of the Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (No. 56 of 2003), that immediately after an annual report is tabled in the council, the accounting officer of the municipality must in accordance with section 21A of the Municipal Systems Act make public the annual report and invite the local community to submit representations in connection with the annual report. The 2015/2016 annual report will therefore be tabled at a council meeting of the 24th of January 2017. It is therefore urged that the local community of Ubuhlebezwe Municipality submits their representations within 21 days from the date of the advert.

Notice is hereby given that, in terms Section 72(1)(a) of the Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (No. 56 of 2003), that the accounting officer of a municipality must by the 25th of January each year, assess the performance of the municipality during the first half of the financial year The 2016/2017 Mid-Year budget and Performance Assessment report will therefore be tabled at a council meeting of the 24th January 2017.

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ANC warned by AIC >> ‘Years have been spent talking about return of Matat to KZN’ SIPHELELE NKETO Siphelele@media24.com

STRONG warning was issued by African Independent Congress (AIC) to the ANC to resolve the issue of returning Matatiele to KwaZulu-Natal by March. A meeting between ANC and AIC members last Sunday did not take place after being scheduled for 13 December, 2016. AIC president, Mandla Galo told Fever that if ANC fails to solve this matter before March, it will pull out of the partnership with the ANC at Ekurhuleni and the Rustenburg Municipality. The ANC entered a coalition with AIC to win Ekurhuleni and Rustenburg Municipality and if AIC pulls out it is will be a big loss to the ANC.

“Many years have been spent talking about the return of Matatiele to KZN, so the ANC must make this matter a priority. When the 2017 financial year starts in April I want Matatiele and its villages to be under KZN,” said Galo. According to Alfred Nzo ANC regional secretary, Vukile Mhlelembana, not everyone in Matatiele wants this to happen, only a small group agree with the proposal. He said regional leadership of the ANC is going to Matatiele to meet branch and alliance partners to discuss the way forward. “The NEC of the ANC never consulted us when entered into the agreement with AIC about the return of Matatiele to KZN. It seems as we are being punished as a region because we are losing many towns, aft-

er already losing Mbizana, Ntabankulu and Mount Frere to OR Tambo region, but they later returned to Alfred Nzo region. Now they want to take Matatiele to another province.” Mhlelembana said Alfred Nzo was the first region to ask Kokstad to return to the Alfred Nzo region in the Eastern Cape. He said many people from Alfred Nzo towns like Matatiele, Mbizana and Mount Ayliff shop in Kokstad. “Kokstad’s economy is growing because many people from the Eastern Cape buy food and use the services in Kokstad. If Matatiele is going to KZN then Kokstad must come to the Eastern Cape.” Over the weekend there is to be a meeting between the AIC and the NEC of the ANC about the return of Matatiele to KZN.

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SIPHELELE NKETO Siphelele@media24.com THE community of Extension 7 in Kokstad has welcomed the maintenance of gravel roads in the area after Greater Kokstad Municipality allocated R8 million for the job. Community member Mziwamadoda Sogayise said Extension 7 residents have been asking for the roads to be maintained and their requests have been answered. “Extension 7 Development Association and Extension 7 Concerned Group were formed by community members in order to get improved services from the municipality, but this

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didn’t happened, but now we are happy that the municipality has listened to our plight.” Last year the community marched to the municipality offices complaining about high rates and the lack of development on the roads. “The municipality was delayed because of the legal implications, but by March a contractor will be on site. People of Extension 7 have been suffering for a long time, but the municipality has answered them because they are ratepayers,” said acting municipal manager, Andile Velem. Maintenance will first focus on the main roads and streets. The total amount for the project is estimated to be around R30 million, but for this financial year the municipality has budgeted R8 million. The project is expected to be complete in 10 months, starting from now.

Umzimkhulu school aims for 100% SIPHELELE NKETO Siphelele@media24.com GINYIQHINGA Senior Secondary School in Umzimkhulu achieved a 98.64% pass rate and is aiming for 100% this year. During the December holidays 2 017 matric pupils attended classes to cover their syllabus. The 2017 matric pupils told Fever that nothing will stop them from achieving their goal. “We are working hard to lift the standard of the school. “We are going to attend extra classes on weekends and holidays to make sure we finish our syllabus

early,” said Nqobile Sbhayi (19). The school has a science lab and a library. Principal Zilungisele Mbanjwa said the school performed well despite challenges of no scholar transport for pupils who have to travel far to get to school and back. “Pupils who come from far rent rooms close to the school to avoid coming late, and others walk. “There is a big problem of teenage pregnancy in this school, but we are working hard to encourage pupils not to fall pregnant at a young age.” In 2014 the school performed badly only achieving 43%. In 2015

they improved by 65% and in 2016 it has done well by 98.64%. The school achieved 41 Bachelor passes, 21 diplomas and 11 higher certificates last year. The school has 65 matric pupils this year. Siphelele Nongwende (20), in matric last year, achieved 100% in Xhosa, life science and physical science. He encouraged other pupils to study hard. The Department of Education in Harry Gwala awarded him a laptop and certificate for performing very well.

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The gravel roads in Extension 7.

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Communities thanked for support THE Indlondlo chairperson, Benny Khobo thanked the community of Kokstad for working with them during the send-off of more than 100 boys to initiation school in the December holidays. Three traditional huts were built to accommodate them in the mountains. “I want to thank the Greater Kokstad Municipality for providing their services at 7 Adam Kok Street during the send-off and the

return of boys from the mountain. The Adam-Kok community also appreciates their support and wishes during the send-off of the boys to the mountains in December,” said Khobo. Indlondlo is the traditional practice of manhood to initiates in Kokstad and has experienced no death due to circumcision since it was established years ago. - Supplied.

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Pupils on receiving end of welcome donations SIPHELELE NKETO Siphelele@media24.com PUPILS from Xolo Xolo Lower Primary School received new uniforms, shoes and netball and volleyball kits at a back-to-school campaign on Monday. Dignitaries at the campaign included

national Lindiwe Mjobo (MP), Karen Walker GKM deputy mayor) and Lwanda Madikizela (Ward 8 councillor). “We are bringing hope to pupils by giving them new uniforms. We don’t want to see children going to school without uniform,” said Mjobo. The campaign then moved to Carl Malcomess High School where the principal and management were encouraged to work hard this year to lift the matric results from last year’s 65% pass rate to 100%. The shortage of infrastructure and classrooms was highlighted by the school and as a result overcrowding is a problem in some classes. Madikizela told Fever the bad behaviour of pupils and drug abuse at the school is worrying. “I am part of assisting the school in maintaining its obligation of quality learning and teaching at the school.” Last year, angry pupils allegedly burnt temporary classrooms demanding new ones.

Children’s safety a concern in Kokstad

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Parents waits to fetch their children at Horseshoe Primary.

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Teachers, dignitaries and pupils with their new shoes and uniforms.

HE story about a man who allegedly “steals” children and removes their private parts for muthi is a big concern for Kokstad parents, who now accompany their children to and from to school every day. On Monday Fever reporter saw some parents outside Horseshoe Primary School waiting to fetch their children and take them home.

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Parents say children aged five and up are targeted by this man. A parent, Motseng Ramaola, said she told her seven-year-old girl to play in the yard after school and not go outside the yard if called by a stranger. “This gossip is worrying because we don’t know when it is going to happen to our children. Every morning I accompany my daughter to school.” Another parent, Nokwanda Sivuku, said she has heard the rumour. “Parents must protect their children.”

SAPS spokesperson Captain Dumisani Ncongo said no case of a missing child has been reported to them. He appealed to people to report cases of missing children so police can do proper investigations. “We have two reported cases of missing people in Kokstad. The first one is a 35-year-old man who was reported missing on 19 November, 2016 in Horseshoe. The second is a 32-yearold woman who was reported missing on 30 November, 2016.”

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MATAT VIEWPOINT DR DCT NAKIN MUNICIPAL MANAGER

ARM greetings to you, the residents of Matatiele. Our back to school pro gramme has started to pay off According to the Census 2011, 71% of the population within our municipality is younger than 35. This means we are municipality that is generally young, and as such, youth empowerment through education and other means has to feature prominently on our agenda. Over the past years, we have made a deliberate investment in education as the municipality. Our joint efforts are staring to pay off at all levels of schooling. We are encouraged by the latest statistics that show a dramatic declined of non-pupils, from 23.2% in

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2001 to 2.4%. A total of 52.9% of the population has some primary school education while 7.6% have completed primary school. We are still just around five percent with regards to those who have completed senior secondary schooling, while only 0.4% of the population has attained some form of higher education. This is attributed to poor financial backgrounds, in that most pupils after matric do not have the financial means to further their studies. This is a gap we have since tried to fill with all our might. Through our pupil support programme, we have for the past two years enrolled close to 50

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students in university. This number will increase by 35 this year. Already there are about six students in our bursary programme, pursuing scarce skills studies. One of them, Mavuso Shabalala, has already qualified as an electrical engineer. At a recent stakeholder engagement Momelezi Mbedla shared his dream of Maluti district achieving the best matric results in 2017, and in the future. He has pledged the municipality’s readiness to provide support needed to improve the quality of education in our schools. “As the municipality we want to be ahead of the rest of the country with the best matric results ever. Despite being

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a deep rural district we want to prove that quality results have nothing to do with modern lives. It only requires dedication and commitment,” he said. It looks like we are on track because the Maluti district came second in Cluster A. The graphs show an upward trend. In 2015 the district’s pass rate was 55.90% and in 2016, it was 62%. St Monica’s and King Edward High attained a 100% pass rate. Nyaniso, Mvenyane and Mosa Sibi High Schools represented the cream of the crop from the previously disadvantaged institutions. A total of 468 achieved Bachelor passes, 547 diplomas and 306 higher certificates in the

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district. Today as we celebrate with the top achievers, we take our hats off to: • Raeeng Moso from Tholang Senior Secondary School - top achiever in historically disadvantaged institutions (HDI) in the district. • Gugushe Khanya Thato from Tholang Senior Secondary School - top performing pupil in the district. • Marwanqana Anelisa - a quintile 1 category top pupil, provincial top three HDI and provincial top pupil in Xhosa home language. Not even the sky will be your limit. Wishing you a productive 2017 stay safe sweet people of wweet Matat. We are a destination of choice and excellence.

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>> Construction of the centre started in 2011 and was completed in December 2016 SIPHELELE NKETO Siphelele@media24.com

HE long-overdue Bhongweni Youth Centre in Kokstad has finally been completed and the Greater Kokstad Municipality is looking for ways to use it to develop young people. The construction of the centre started in 2011 and was completed in December 2016. The R15 million that was budgeted for the centre was not enough and millions had to be added in order for it to be completed. In June last year, former GKM mayor, Nosisa Jojozi opened the centre and people wondered why it was opened before completion. GKM spokesperson Sabelo Ncwane

Multimillionrand youth centre completed confirmed that the centre is now 100 percent finished. “The municipality is going to hand over the centre to the community of Kokstad for young people to use. Now the municipality is looking for ways on how it is going to assist young people.” The centre has a tennis, basketball netball court. It also has a studio for a radio station. A group of artists under KSDK thanked the municipality for finally finishing the centre. KSDK manager, Kaya Mkatu said the centre is going to help artists with recording their music. “The delay of the centre shows there is a problem with the municipality. I expect the centre to act as a progressive hub of knowledge and development of young people,” said Harry Gwala ANC Youth League spokesperson, Ntando Maduna.

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TWO brothers, aged 24 and 27, could face charges of murder, house robbery and theft after they pointed out a shallow grave with human remains to police on Monday. The arrests come following the investigation into the disappearance of a person from Paddock, who was reported missing in November last year. Captain Jacques Buys from the Ugu cluster detectives and

the investigating officer from Paddock, Detective Sergeant Mzwandile Mchunu followed up on leads, which led to the arrest of the two men in Paddock. Various stolen items were also recovered and handed in as exhibits. “A shallow grave was then pointed out to police where the decomposed remains of a human were buried, also in the Paddock area,” said police

spokesperson Lieutenant-Colonel Zandra Wiid. “A post-mortem and DNA test will confirm whether the remains are that of 66-yearold Michael Andrews, who was last seen on 24 November 2016 and reported missing.” The men appeared in court yesterday, but the outcome was unavailable at the time of going to print. - Supplied.

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CONSTRUCTION OF EXT 7 ROADS

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KOKSTAD SPORTS COMPLEX

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PUBLIC NOTICE BID NO.: GKM 26-16/17

PUBLIC NOTICE BID NO.: GKM 19-16/17

the greater kokstad municipality hereby invites reputable service providers with ciDB grading of 6ce or higher for the construction of eXt. 7 roads.

the greater kokstad municipality hereby invites reputable service providers with CIDB Grading is 6GB or higher for the construction of kokstad Sport complex.

the scope of work and bid requirements is stipulated in the bid document.

evaluation will be done on the following two-stage process in terms of national treasury circular no: 53 Stage 1: assessment of functionality. only service providers who achieve a minimum of 60% of the total available points will qualify for stage two of the evaluation process. functionality points will be awarded as follows;

company experience plant and equipment Qualification & experience of Site Agent & Foreman Bank rating

company experience technical expertise financial viability

(25 points) (15 points) (45 points) (15 points)

(50 points) (30 points) (20 points)

Stage 2: the 90/10 preferential point system will be applied, where 90 points will be allocated for price and 10 points for B-BBEE Status. Bidders must submit a certified certificate issued by an Accounting Officer as contemplated in the CCA or a Verification Agency accredited by SANAS, Registered Auditor or sworn affidavit to claim preference points.

A NON-REFUNDABLE Bid documents fee of R500.00 per document is payable in cash at the municipality’s customer care centre. the bid document must be physically collected from the customer care centre, during normal working hours from 08H00 – 15H00.

Sealed Bids, marked “Bid No.: GKM 20-16/17 CONSTRUCTION OF EXT.7 ROADS” must be deposited in the BOX located at the Reception Area, 75 Hope Street, Kokstad, 13 February 2017 not later than at 12H00, where after, bids will be opened in public.

Sealed Bids, marked “Bid No.: GKM 19-16/17 KOKSTAD SPORTS COMPLEX” must be deposited in the BOX located at the reception area, 75 Hope Street, kokstad, 14 February 2017 not later than at 12H00, where after, bids will be opened in public.

A COMPULSORY briefing meeting will be held on the 31 January 2017 at 12h00, 75 Hope Street, kokstad. Bid documents will be available from 30 January 2017 at 09h00.

A COMPULSORY briefing meeting will be held on the 30 January 2017 at 12h00, 75 Hope Street, kokstad. Bid documents will be available from 30 January 2017 at 09h00.

late, telegraphic, e-mailed or faxed bids will not be considered.

Services providers must be registered on the greater kokstad municipality’s database before submitting bid documents; forms are available from the website www.kokstad.org.za and the Scm Unit Office.

Technical Enquiries: Mr. SJ. DeLange or Mr. T Shandu on Tel: 039 797 6600; Fax: 039 727 3676 email: Fanie.delange@kokstad.gov.za or Thembinkosi.Shandu@kokstad.gov.za Supply Chain Management enquiries: Mr. M. Mahlaba Tel. 039 797 6600 or mnqobimahlaba@yahoo.com. Greater Kokstad Municipality does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any bid and reserves the right to accept the Bid in whole or part, at the rates quoted. A.W. VELEM ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER NOTICE NO.: 59-2016/2017

CUSTOMER CARE 039 797 6600 | FIRE 039 727 5733 | PROTECTION SERVICES 039 797 6657

technical enquiries: mr. SJ. Delange or mr. S. madikizela on tel: 039 797 6600; fax: 039 727 3676 email: Samora.Madikizela@kokstad.gov.za Supply chain management enquiries: mr. m. mahlaba tel. 039 797 6600 or mnqobimahlaba@yahoo.com Greater Kokstad Municipality does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any bid and reserves the right to accept the Bid in whole or part, at the rates quoted. A.W. VELEM ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER NOTICE NO.: 47-2016/2017

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Lunch box ideas that won’t break the bank

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HERE’S nothing worse than a child opening a lunch box only to see peanut butter or cheese spread for the third time in a week. According to dietician, Linda Stack, who has 15 years’ experience in the field, it all begins with forward planning. “Parents want to make healthy meals for their children, but have no idea where to start. Well, it all starts with planning. “Packing lunches can sometimes be a nightmare and parents often just send the child to school with tuck money,” she added. One of the easiest ways to plan ahead is to cook enough protein for supper in order to add to the sandwich or lunch box the following day. “There sometimes isn’t enough time in the morning to cook chicken, burger patties or the like.” Stack also advises getting older children to pack their own lunch boxes. “Large salads for supper are advisable so that the leftovers can be placed in a container and then either added to sandwiches or for a salad lunch.” Healthy options include a wholewheat roll or whole-wheat or low GI bread with lean ham, turkey, chicken, tuna, tinned fish, boiled egg, cheese and salad. Ideas: • Hamburger (beef, ostrich or soya) with a whole-wheat roll and salads. • Whole-wheat tortilla wrap with chicken, beef or tuna and salad. • Mini quiche, vegetable sticks with

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humus or cottage cheese. • Biltong snapsticks, jiffy bag of popcorn, vita snacks, dried fruit bars or health cereal bar. • Yoghurt, fresh or dried fruit, Clicks Smartbite rice pops or vegetable chips, rice cakes, bran muffin, crunchie or digestive biscuits, nuts or trail mix. Stack encourages school tuck

shops to offer healthy meal options instead of pies, crisps, and the like. “ADHD and ADD is increasing and has definitely been linked to diet. “The explosion of obesity among children is scary and parents need to put more effort into preparing healthy lunch boxes for their children. It is also much more cost effective than giving the child spending money,”

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PUBLIC NOTICE BID NO.: GKM 25-16/17

the greater kokstad municipality hereby invites proposals from service providers with CIDB Grading is 5CE or higher for the Construction of Kranzfontein Landfill access road and perimeter fencing. The scope of work and bid requirements is stipulated in the bid document. Evaluation will be done on the following two-stage process in terms of National Treasury Circular no: 53 Stage 1: Assessment of Functionality. Only service providers who achieve a minimum of 60% of the total available points will qualify for stage two of the Evaluation process. Functionality points will be awarded as follows. company experience plant and equipment Qualification & experience of Site Agent & Foreman Bank Rating

(25 points) (15 points) (45 points) (15 points)

Stage 2: The 90/10 preferential point system will be applied, where 90 points will be allocated for price and 10 points for B-BBEE Status. Bidders must submit a certified certificate issued by an Accounting Officer as contemplated in the CCA or a Verification Agency accredited by SANAS, Registered Auditor or sworn affidavit to claim preference points. A NON-REFUNDABLE Bid documents fee of R500.00 per document is payable in cash at the Municipality’s Customer Care Centre. The bid document must be physically collected from the Customer Care Centre, during normal working hours from 08H00 – 15H00. Sealed Bids, marked “Bid No.: GKM 25-16/17 CONSTRUCTION OF THE KRANZFONTEIN LANDFILL ACCESS ROAD AND PERIMETER FENCING” must be deposited in the BOX located at the Reception Area, 75 Hope Street, Kokstad, not later than 13 February 2017 at 12H00, where after, bids will be opened in public.

she said. When it comes to Banting, she strongly advises against the diet, especially for children. “I strongly disagree with the Banting diet for children as it puts their bodies into ketosis and since Banting has been a ‘fad’ there has been an increase in the incidence of gallstones, kidney stones, fatty livers and choles-

terol. “Young children are active and carbohydrates are the body’s primary source of muscle and liver glycogen. I agree with cutting out sugar and refined carbohydrates, but young children do require whole grains and fresh fruit. I also disagree with the high intake of animal fat in the Banting diet,” she added.

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PROVINCIAL AND LOCAL NEWSPAPERS

The Municipality hereby invites applications from committed, self-driven, motivated, service delivery-orientated and high performance professionals/practitioners who want to build careers in the areas of specialization mentioned herein through rendering high quality services within the Greater Kokstad Municipality. INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

CO-ORDINATOR: STORM WATER, ROADS AND BUILDINGS POST LEVEL 4 ALL INCLUSIVE ANNUAL PACKAGE ( R 617 427.99) This is a five year Performance based Contract Minimum Requirements: Matric ● National Diploma in Building Environment ie: Civil Engineering, Architect, Building Science, Tech degree will be an added advantage ● Five (5) years of postgraduate experience in the Municipal Roads and Storm water Maintenance and construction, including supervision of staff or alternate experience as Site Engineer or Engineers Representative with five (5) years work experience will also be accepted ● Site setting up of road works ● Project Management Skills ● Understanding of Health and safety, a certificate will be an added advantage ● Understanding of Labour Laws including disciplinary processes ● Valid Driver’s License ● Computer Literate, with working knowledge of Microsoft applications ● Community liaison skills and experience is essential ● Willing to work extra hours if required. Key Performance Areas: ● Plan and co ordinate all roads and building related works ● Plan, estimate and budget for all work under his/her control● Develop roads, storm water and building maintenance program for each financial year ● Supervision and organizing of roads and construction teams ● Ensure that all necessary tools / equipment / materials required to perform daily tasks are available ● Compiling of reports, asset verification for all infrastructure assets under his/her control ● Prioritize jobs ( issuing of Job Cards ) and plant utilization.

A COMPULSORY briefing meeting will be held on the 30 January 2017 at 10h00, 75 Hope Street, Kokstad. Bid documents will be available from 30 January 2017 at 09h00.

A Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of educational certificates together with a covering letter for the above posts should be forwarded to: The Corporate Services Department, Greater Kokstad Municipality, P O Box 8, KOKSTAD, 4700, hand delivered at 75 Hope Street, KOKSTAD, 4700

Late, telegraphic, e-mailed or faxed bids will not be considered.

Enquiries: Ms. T. Eksteen (039) 7976600.

Services Providers must be registered on the Greater Kokstad Municipality’s database before submitting bid documents; forms are available from the website www.kokstad.org.za and the SCM Unit Office. Technical Enquiries: Mr. SJ. DeLange or Mr. T Shandu on Tel: 039 797 6600; Fax: 039 727 3676 email: Fanie.delange@kokstad.gov.za or Thembinkosi.Shandu@kokstad.gov.za Supply Chain Management enquiries: Mr. M. Mahlaba Tel. 039 797 6600 or mnqobimahlaba@yahoo.com Greater Kokstad Municipality does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any bid and reserves the right to accept the Bid in whole or part, at the rates quoted. A.W. VELEM ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER NOTICE NO.: 58-2016/2017

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Closing date : 30 January 2017 - Canvassing support from Municipal Officials and Councillors is prohibited and any person found guilty thereof, will be disqualified with immediate effect. - The Greater Kokstad Municipality is committed to achievement and maintenance of employment equity and diversity especially in respect of race, gender and disability. - The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment. - People with disabilities are encouraged to apply and state their disability either in the letter of application or in the CV. - Should you not hear from the Municipality within 30 days after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. - Communication shall be limited to shortlisted candidates AW VELEM ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER

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Be financially fit this year

>> Understanding your expenses means you can set realistic goals

NE of the most common new year’s resolutions when it comes to our money, is to simply work better with it. Be it to save more, budget better or buy less, we have the best intentions to secure a better financial future for ourselves. But, without a proper plan, the best intentions will remain just that. Follow our steps to be financially fit in 2017 and tick your money new year’s resolution off your list. • Draw up a monthly budget. Saving up for a big goal like a deposit for a new home or simply committing to paying off all your short-term debts means a bit of planning and dedication. Onalenna Disipi, a financial adviser with Discovery, says that drawing up a monthly budget will help you make provision for all your expenses and will allow you to find ways to start saving. Understanding your expenses means you can set realistic goals to reduce them and tackle any debt. “If you don’t know what you are spending your money on, try keeping a spending journal for a month or two. It can be as easy as keeping a notebook with you where you jot down every cent spent - including the daily cappuccino, occasional magazine or impromptu dinner. Doing this exercise will help you spot spending patterns and where you can potentially cut back. While R20 for your daily cappuccino does not seem like a lot, adding it up over a month comes to around R600, or R7 200 a year,” Disipi says.

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Draw up a monthly budget. Keeping track of the small expenses can often result in significant savings. • Ditch debt. If you reduce your debt, you are less likely to be impacted by interest rates increases. So the first strategy to becoming financially fit is to ditch your debt. Make it a principle to borrow less than you can afford. Start by sticking to your budget and not resorting to credit when you want something. Understanding the pitfalls of instant gratification is an important step in getting the right attitude and mindset towards money. • Trim expenses. Perhaps the most fundamental of financial planning principles is to tailor your lifestyle under your earning power, and as you earn more, don’t just borrow more. “It’s important to be careful and cautious when borrowing money,” says Disipi. Overextending yourself can lead to significant problems if interest rates rise. Always leave a bit of

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a cushion in your budget to absorb the impact of any unforeseen expenses. A useful tip is to always have a bit of money left over in your account at the end of the month and to keep on building on that every month. It forms a good habit of not spending every cent you have and establishes a “planningfor-a-rainy-day” mindset. • Pay off the most expensive debt first. Human nature highly favours instant gratification – paying off the least expensive debt not only frees up funds, but “small victories” also make you feel you are one step closer to achieving your goal – a great motivation to continue with the plan. Credit card debt, referred to as short-term debt, usually has the highest interest rates, which means it really eats into your income and ability to save. In the same way that compound interest works in your favour when saving, it works against you if you owe

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money. If you have multiple credit or store cards, you can tackle this debt by working out a plan to pay it off. • Take advantage of salary increases or bonuses and invest. Once your finances are on track and you are disciplined about sticking to your budget, you could start investing your salary increase or bonus. It is tempting to splurge any salary increase or bonus. The better solution would be to use your increase or bonus wisely and invest this extra cash – especially if you already have a budget you can stick to. While this might be difficult to stick to for most people, a good way to start is to invest at least half of your increase or bonus, and use the rest to treat yourself. This helps you stay balanced and motivated to reach your financial goals. • See a financial adviser to draw up a retirement plan. Savings statistics show that South Africans are some of the worst savers in the world, especially when it comes to retirement savings. And most underestimate how much they will need to retire comfortably. The services of a financial adviser can be invaluable in helping you understand how you can save for retirement. “The key to ensuring longer-term financial stability is to set realistic savings goals for retirement the moment you start working. This is important as the biggest asset you have is time – the positive effects of compound interest help grow money further, but you need to allow as much time as possible to achieve this. “Read about financial products and advice on planning for retirement, and then schedule an appointment with a financial adviser who can help you draw up an achievable retirement plan,” says Disipi.

29 Margaret Street Ixopo 3276 Tel: 039 8347700 Email: mm@ubuhlebezwe.org.za

Also, as tempting as it may be to splurge your pension or provident fund upon resignation, remember there are tax implications when the money is in your hands; the best alternative is to preserve those funds until retirement. That’s almost killing three birds with one stone - not only are you saving tax it also gives you an opportunity to build a greater asset for retirement by earning compound interest on your funds and saves you the frustration of contributing more towards a retirement plan to make up for the funds withdrawn. • Check that you have enough life insurance to protect you and your family. Depending on your life stage, you may not be thinking about life insurance. The truth is that life insurance is not only important for parents with children or when you buy your first property, as accidents or illness can happen at any age. Even if you are single without any direct dependants, your death could create a financial burden for those close to you. You might not have a lot of debt, but having the right amount of life cover means your loved ones won’t be responsible for paying your financial obligations if you died unexpectedly. Also remember that being young, independent and healthy doesn’t mean you will never become disabled or severely ill. Disability and severe illness cover pay out a lump sum if you get an illness such as cancer or injure yourself permanently and can no longer work. You also might want to think about protecting your monthly income. Income protection pays out a regular income if you get sick or injured. This can help you maintain your current lifestyle without having to rely financially on family or friends. - Supplied.

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UBUHLEBEZWE MUNICIPALITY

NOTICE FOR THE PROPOSED IXOPO COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL UNITS (150 UNITS), UBUHLEBEZWE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY, HARRY GWALA DISTRICT. Ubuhlebezwe Local Municipality and the Kwa-Zulu Natal Department of Human Settlement proposes to construct 150 housing units, comprising of 1 bedroom apartment and 2 bedroom apartments. The units will have ample parking, social amenities and supporting public open spaces. The Municipality is hereby calling for persons who meet the following criteria: • • • • •

Earn between R800.00-R5000.00 per month Be competent to contract (i.e. 21 years old or older, of sound mind) Have never received a housing subsidy from the state Have never owned property or land by means of a title deed South African citizen or have a permanent residence certificate

Should you meet the above criteria, please provide the following in order to be included on the database: • • •

Certified ID Copy Proof of Residence 3 months bank statement and Pay-slip

Kindly be informed that this does not necessarily qualify you a unit as within the development however this is a selection process that will be undertaken prior approval of your application. Registration of potential beneficiaries may be lodged at the Ubuhlebezwe Municipality Offices at 29 Margaret Street, Ixopo, between Monday 23rd of January 2017 and on Friday 17th of February 2017 (08h00 and 16h00). Enquiries regarding this notice may be directed to the Infrastructure Planning and Development Director – Ms. S Buthelezi or Ms. Z. Mazibuko – at 29 Margaret Street or forward post to P.O. Box 132, Ixopo 3276, or contact the Tel: 039 – 834 7700 and Fax: 039 – 834 1168. MR. G.M. Sineke MUNICIPAL MANAGER

ISAZISO SOKWAKHIWA KWEZINDLU NGOKOHLELO LWE COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL UNITS (CRU), EZIYILIKHULU NAMASHUMI AYISIHLANU (150 UNITS), KUMASIPALA WASEBUHLEBEZWE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY, HARRY GWALA DISTRICT. UMasipala wase Buhlebezwe ubambisene Nomnyango Wezokuhlaliswa Kwabantu Kwisifundazwe saKwaZulu-Natal, wenza uhlelo lokwakha izindlu zokuhlala abantu ngaphansi kohlelo lwe Community Residential Units (CRU), eziyilikhulu namashumi amahlanu (150). Ingxenye yalezindlu zizoba negumbi elilodwa lokulala bese kuthi enye ingxenye ibe namagumbi amabili okulala. Umasipala umema bonke labo abana lokhu okulandelayo: • • • • •

Abahola kusuka ku R800.00-R5000.00 ngenyanga Abaneminyaka engu21 nangaphezulu, nokomqondo ophelele Ungakaze uhlomule noma uthole umuzi womxhaso kaHulumeni ngaphambilini Ungakaze ubenobunini bendawo noma umuzi onetayitela (Title-Deed) Uyisakhamuzi esiphelele saseNingizimu Afrikha

Niyacelwa ukuba nilethe imininingwane yenu elandelayo ukuze nizofakwa kuhlu lukaMasipala: • • •

UMazisi Incwadi ye Khansela noma Yamanzi Isitatimende sase bhange sezinyanga ezintathu kanye nencwadi yomhholo

Sicela nikuqonde ukuthi ukuletha lemininingwane akuchazi ukuthi isicelo sakho sesiphumelele ukuthola indlu, kusazo khethwa . Ukubhalisela isicelo salezizindlu kubhaliselwa emahhovisini kaMasipala waseBuhlebezwe ku29 Margaret Street, eXopo, kulezi zinsuku, uMsombuluko mhlaka, 23 Januwari kuya ku 17 Februwari ngoLwesihlanu 2017 phakathi kuka 08h00 no 16h00. Mayelana nemininingwane kanye nemibuzo ungavakashela ihhovisi lika Masipala wase Buhlebezwe, e 29 Margaret Street noma uposele ku P.O. Box 132, Xopo 3276, noma uthintane no Mqondisi Infrastructure Planning and Development Director – Ms. S Buthelezi noma Ms. Z. Mazibuko – noma uthumele kulelikheli 29 Margaret Street P.O. Box 132, Ixopo 3276, noma ubathinte kulenombolo, 039 – 834 7700, noma usebenzise isikhahlamezi : 039 – 834 1168. MR. G.M. Sineke MUNICIPAL MANAGER

Jehovah’s invited to assembly

20 January 2017

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EHOVAH’S Witnesses from the South Coast and inland are invited to attend the English Circuit Assembly at the Ugu Sports and Leisure Centre on Sunday. The assembly is themed “Increase your faith in Jehovah”, and admission is free. Lower South Coast News Service representative Alan Theron said all are welcome and no collection will be taken. The assembly is going to have two segments - the first session starts at 9.30am until 12pm and the second session from 1.10pm to 4pm. “There will be a public talk in the afternoon session themed ‘True faith — what is it, and how is it shown?’ and the assembly will conclude with the talk ‘Reap the rewards of genuine faith’,” said Theron. The principal speaker will be the “Travelling Overseer” Errol Charters. There will also be demonstrations, interviews and soliloquies and a question and answer programme. For more information, go to jw.org

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Inviting Jehovah’s Witnesses (from left) Russell and Alicia Hamilton, Lynn Sanders and Terry Tuckle. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

- Supplied.

TENDER NOTICE

Notice No: 2016/2017-92

Notice No: 2016/2017-91

Bids are hereby invited from suitably experienced Service Providers for the project stated below: BID NO

DESCRIPTION

ADVERTISING DATE

CLOSING DATE

MATAT 2016/2017-45

SUPPLY AND DELIV20 JANUARY 2016 08 FEBRUARY 2017@ ERY OF 200 ANIONIC 12h00 STABLE 60% TAR DRUMS Bid Documents will be obtainable at the New Budget and Treasury Office, MATATIELE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY, Mountain View for a non – refundable tender fee of R300.00 payable between the hours of 08h00 and 16h00 as from 24th January 2017 – 03rd February 2017 and no tender document will be sold after the 03rd February 2017. Bidders shall take note of the following bid conditions / Compulsory Submissions • All bids submitted should remain valid for a period of 90 days after the bid closing date. • Original Valid Tax Clearance Certificate, or code from SARS • The bid will be evaluated according to the preferential procurement model in the Preferential Procurement the bidders’ attention is drawn to Form MBD 6.1 whereby bidders other than EMEs must submit their original and valid B-BBEE status level verification certificate or a certified copy thereof, substantiating their B-BBEE rating issued by a Registered Auditor approved by IRBA or a Verification Agency accredited by SANAS. Failure to do so will result in zero points score for BBBEE status level. • Certified copies of original company registration and certified ID documents of members, failure to do so will result in disqualification. • Joint Venture agreement (where applicable) • Failure to complete all supplementary information returnable schedules like MBD 4, MBD8 and MBD 9 will result in the tender being eliminated, Invalid or non-submission of the documents listed in the Terms of Reference will lead to a disqualification. • Bids must only be submitted on documentation provided by the municipality. Late, emailed, faxed and telegraphic bids will not be considered and photocopies of the document will not be accepted. • All prospective service providers of goods and services and infrastructure procurement are required to apply on Central Supplier Database in order to do business with all organs of state in the Republic of South Africa at https://secured.csd.gov.za/. Matatiele Local Municipality is using CSD to verify supplier’s registration, therefore, you are required to please register on the CSD. • Bidders are required to submit rates clearances certificates from municipality The Bids will be evaluated on the basis of the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (Act No.5, 2000), and the regulations pertaining thereto (2011), as well as the Matatiele Local Municipality’s Supply Chain Management policy. 80/20 preference point system will be used. The bids will be evaluated in two stages, namely: • Stage 1- Functionality • Stage 2-Price and BBBEE Points Price (80) BBBEE Points (20) With regard to functionality the following criteria will be applicable and the maximum points. Proven experience in the supply and delivery of construction related products with traceable references(written proof) 3 projects 2 projects 1 project TOTAL

Bids are hereby invited from suitably experienced Service Providers for the project stated below: BID NO

DESCRIPTION

ADVERTISING DATE

CLOSING DATE

MATAT 2016/2017-44

SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF COLD ASPHALT(25KG)

20 JANUARY 2016

08 FEBRUARY 2017@ 12h00

Bid Documents will be obtainable at the New Budget and Treasury Office, MATATIELE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY, Mountain View for a non – refundable tender fee of R300.00 payable between the hours of 08h00 and 16h00 as from 24th January 2017 – 03rd February 2017 and no tender document will be sold after the 03rd February 2017. Bidders shall take note of the following bid conditions / Compulsory Submissions • All bids submitted should remain valid for a period of 90 days after the bid closing date. • Original Valid Tax Clearance Certificate, or code from SARS • The bid will be evaluated according to the preferential procurement model in the Preferential Procurement the bidders’ attention is drawn to Form MBD 6.1 whereby bidders other than EMEs must submit their original and valid B-BBEE status level verification certificate or a certified copy thereof, substantiating their B-BBEE rating issued by a Registered Auditor approved by IRBA or a Verification Agency accredited by SANAS. Failure to do so will result in zero points score for BBBEE status level. • Certified copies of original company registration and certified ID documents of members, failure to do so will result in disqualification. • Joint Venture agreement (where applicable) • Failure to complete all supplementary information returnable schedules like MBD 4, MBD8 and MBD 9 will result in the tender being eliminated, Invalid or non-submission of the documents listed in the Terms of Reference will lead to a disqualification. • Bids must only be submitted on documentation provided by the municipality. Late, emailed, faxed and telegraphic bids will not be considered and photocopies of the document will not be accepted. • All prospective service providers of goods and services and infrastructure procurement are required to apply on Central Supplier Database in order to do business with all organs of state in the Republic of South Africa at https://secured.csd.gov.za/. Matatiele Local Municipality is using CSD to verify supplier’s registration, therefore, you are required to please register on the CSD. • Bidders are required to submit rates clearances certificates from municipality The Bids will be evaluated on the basis of the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (Act No.5, 2000), and the regulations pertaining thereto (2011), as well as the Matatiele Local Municipality’s Supply Chain Management policy. 80/20 preference point system will be used. The bids will be evaluated in two stages, namely: • Stage 1- Functionality • Stage 2-Price and BBBEE Points Price (80) BBBEE Points (20) With regard to functionality the following criteria will be applicable and the maximum points. Proven experience in the supply and delivery of construction related products with traceable references(written proof) 3 projects 2 projects 1 project

= (40) = (20) =(10) 40

Only bidders scored 20 points out of 40 in respect of “functionality” will be evaluated further and therefore eligible for the award, and bidders scored less than 20 points will be considered non responsive. Bids must only be submitted on the bid documentation provided by the municipality. Two envelopes system will be used - Each bid must comprise of a Technical offer and a financial offer, each of which must be submitted separately and both offers must be clearly marked the name of the bidder, failing which will lead to disqualification. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked “SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF 200 ANIONIC STABLE 60% TAR DRUMS”Notice No: 2016/2017-92” must be deposited in the Bid Box located at the New Budget and Treasury Offices, Mountain View, Matatiele 4730. Matatiele Local Municipality does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any bid and reserves the right to accept the Bid in whole or part, at the rates quoted. Technical enquiries should be directed to Ms N. Ntloko (Manager: Projects, Operations & Maintenance) at 039 737 8100 and SCM enquiries to Ms. O Mgwebi: SCM at 039 737 8100 during office hours. ________________ DR D.C.T NAKIN MUNICIPAL MANAGER

TOTAL

= (40) = (20) = (10) 40

Only bidders scored 20 points out of 40 in respect of “functionality” will be evaluated further and therefore eligible for the award, and bidders scored less than 20 points will be considered non responsive. Bids must only be submitted on the bid documentation provided by the municipality. Two envelopes system will be used - Each bid must comprise of a Technical offer and a financial offer, each of which must be submitted separately and both offers must be clearly marked the name of the bidder, failing which will lead to disqualification. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked “SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF COLD ASPHALT (25KG)”Notice No: 2016/2017-91” must be deposited in the Bid Box located at the New Budget and Treasury Offices, Mountain View, Matatiele 4730. Matatiele Local Municipality does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any bid and reserves the right to accept the Bid in whole or part, at the rates quoted. Technical enquiries should be directed to Ms N. Ntloko (Manager: Projects, Operations & Maintenance) at 039 737 8100 and SCM enquiries to Ms. O Mgwebi: SCM at 039 737 8100 during office hours. ________________ DR D.C.T NAKIN MUNICIPAL MANAGER

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20 January 2017

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URCHASING a fixer-upper can be an extremely beneficial financial endeavour. However, this is only if the buyer has taken the time to do their research and followed the right procedures to ensure they are making a sound investment decision, says Adrian Goslett, regional director and CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa. He says that irrespective of the kind of property the purchaser is interested in buying, it is imperative that certain principles are adhered to so as to ensure they are protecting themselves against purchasing a potential “money trap”. “Doing groundwork is even more important when the purchaser is considering a home that would be regarded as a fixer-upper because there will be far more expense than just the purchase price,” says Goslett. “A lot of additional money will be spent on fixing up and renovating the home, so a fixer-upper investor needs to be savvy and know when the purchase is worthwhile and when they should walk away. Discerning between a home with potential and what to steer clear of is a key element to investing in fixer-upper property.” Goslett says that while most buyers prefer to purchase property that is well-maintained, there are numerous reasons that draw investors to fixerupper homes. “A big drawcard is that fixer-upper homes often sell for far less than other homes in the same neighbourhood, which means that if buyers have the capital to spend on renovating the property, they could secure a higher profit margin when they sell,” he says. “Obviously, this is dependent on how savvy the investor is with their money when renovating the home.” According to Goslett, another reason that certain investors opt for these kinds of homes is the fact that there is less competition in the market for fixer-uppers. Lower demand for these homes is one of the reasons that they

Is buying a fixerupper property worthwhile? >> Doing groundwork is even more important when the purchaser is considering a home that would be regarded as a fixerupper

will sell for lower prices than other homes in the same area. “It is said that an investor makes their money on a property purchase when they buy and not when they sell, because the success of the investment is based on the decisions made at the beginning of a transaction,” he says. “If the right decisions are made, it is more likely that the investor will see a healthy return. The ideal home could be covered under a veil of various essential repairs that would normally chase away potential buyers. However, fixer-upper investors will need to see past the property’s outward appearance and envision the home’s true potential.” Goslett provides some tips for those looking for the perfect fixer-upper:

• Location is key The location of a property will have a greater impact on its investment potential than any other factor. “Where a home is situated will firstly determine its current value, as well as its potential for future growth, which is why it should be the primary focus when deciding whether a home is a good investment,” says Goslett. He says there are several factors that determine whether a location is considered to be preferable, such as its proximity to a range of amenities. These would include shopping centres, entertainment areas and good schools, to name a few. • Home’s layout It is far easier and less expensive to renovate a home as it stands than

change the layout of the home completely. “Ideally, the shell of the home should be well designed and laid out correctly. If the investor intends to add more rooms, it is important that the current layout of the property allows for that to ensure that there is not a disconnect in the flow of the design,” says Goslett. “In certain instances, it is better for a buyer to walk away than try and correct a poorly thought out floorplan.” • Serious defects It is important for the investor to assess the structural integrity of the home before they purchase it. Although most defects are repairable, structural damage will be very expensive to fix.

If the investor is fully aware of all defects the property has, they will be able to make a call as to whether it is worth the time and money to repair. A good fixer-upper is a home that is at least in a liveable condition. “Upgrading or repairing cosmetic issues is one thing, but major repairs to the structure or foundation of the home will severely eat into any potential returns on the investment,” says Goslett. “If investors are not sure of anything, they should seek the advice of a professional contractor who can inspect the home and provide them with a full list of defects. It’s better to go into an investment with both eyes open, than blindly hoping for the best.” – Property24.

Who is responsible for outgoing contractor defects? WHEN it comes to construction contracts, it is not uncommon for a contractor to be replaced with an alternative contractor prior to completion of the works.

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that the incoming contractor assume responsibility for remedying defects or damages caused by an outgoing contractor, it would be prudent for the employer to ensure that this is ex-

pressly stated in the agree-ment. They say failure to do so, as can be seen from the case of Trencon Construction (Pty) Ltd v South African Airways (Pty) Ltd and another [2015] JOL 33366 (GJ), may result in the employer being left wanting. Trencon and SAA concludPORT SHEPSTONE INTERNATIONAL HIGH ed a Joint Building Contracts Committee (JBCC) Principal CONGRATS!! CLASS OF 2016 Klein Paradys Building Agreement for the construction of a departure SOUTH COAST 100% MATRIC PASS RATE IN 2016 Out of season lounge at OR Tambo InternaADMISSION FOR 2017 STILL OPEN Self Catering tional Airport, wherein a prinAccommodation from GRADES 1-12 AND MATRIC REWRITE cipal agent was also appointCabin: R150 pp/per night Cottage: R200 pp/per night ed. Trencon sought payment in CALL: 074 316 8860 / 078 778 3221 - PORT SHEPSTONE Contact Lorraine on the sum of R552 040.38 from 039 681 2611 / 039 433 1603 / 083 749 2994 - HARDING SAA, alternatively, that the 072 244 3788 principal agent be ordered to issue a final payment certifiVACANCY – ESTATE AGENT KOKSTAD AND cate in the claimed amount. SAA and the principal agent PIETERMARITZBURG contended that there were deIf you are interested in a career in property and don’t know how to fects in the works which had to be remedied before a certifiget started, we have a programme to get you going while earning cate of final completion could a salary at the same time be issued, and argued that Trencon was not entitled to The applicant must be willing to learn and write exams. payment as it had not complied The applicant must be ambitious, motivated, a peoples person and Independent, with its obligations in terms of self-starter to join our team of Estate Agents. The successful applicant will through clause 8.2 of the agreement, which stated that “The conthe training program be subjected to all aspects of the business which will tractor shall make good any include General Administration duties and will be paid a basic retainer until their physical loss and repair damtraining is completed. Agents must comply with all of the EAAB requirements. age to the works, including clearing away and removing Experience is not required but Sales & Marketing ability is necessary from site, all debris resulting Requirements: Matric, Own laptop & Phone, a drivers licence will be an therefrom, which occurs after the date on which the possesadvantage. sion of the site is given and up Fax applications to: 086 509 4402 to the issue of the deemed cerClosing date: 26 January 2017 tificate of final completion and

resulting from...” It was argued that the intention of SAA was to have the works completed, and thus it could not have been intended that, despite the appointment of Trencon to complete the works, that the contractor could receive payment without the works having been completed. This argument was found not to accord with the intention of the parties as appeared from the unambiguous written terms of the agreement. It was common cause that the defects were not caused by Trencon, but by the contractor, TL Steward, who had preceded Trencon’s appointment. In addition, there was no contention that the loss or damage occurred after the date on which possession of the site was given to Trencon. The court held that Trencon was not responsible to make good the loss or repair the damage, there being no other provision in the agreement which rendered the incoming contractor liable to do so. Further, the court held that as the loss or damage did not occur after the date on which possession of the site was given to Trencon, it was not Trencon’s responsibility to make good the loss or repair the damage in question. It should be noted that in the latest edition of the JBCC Principal Building Agreement, published in 2014, the phrase ‘which occurs after the date on which the possession of the site is given’, that appears in the 2005 and 2007 editions, has been omitted. – Property24.

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New Lexus LC, a dynamic luxury coupé

The Lexus LC500 goes on sale in SA in about June 2017, with pricing to be confirmed closer to the time. PHOTO: LEXUS

>> Under the hood lurks a 5,0 litre normally aspirated V8 petrol engine

EXUS is Toyota’s luxury brand and buyers of both have always found comfort in these Japanese brands’ reputation for solid reliability rather than tar-melting performance. Akio Toyoda, Toyota president and

CEO (and great-grandson of the company’s founder, Kiichiro Toyoda), has taken it on himself to change the design culture at the world’s biggest car seller to make the car also fun to drive. This mission started with Lexus

Umuziwabantu Municipality Private Bag X1023 Harding 4680 Tel: 039 4333500 Fax: 039 4331208 POST SALARY POST LEVEL

: : :

CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

COMMITTEE CLERK R 155 242. – R 176 237 per annum (Excluding benefits) 06

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the above mentioned position. This person will report to Manager Admin. Requirements: • Grade 12 • Diploma in Public Administration/ Office Management or relevant qualification • Advanced Computer literacy skills and knowledge of applicable software packages (MS Office applications) • Knowledge and skills in recording minutes of meeting and compiling agendas • A sound knowledge of English • Recognised training diploma or certificate in general computer skills. • Minimum two (2years) experience in minutes taking and compilation of agendas. • A valid Code B/08 driver’s license will be added an advantage. A minute-taking and computer test will be conducted. Key Performance Areas: • Perform tasks /activities associated with co-ordinating the logistical requirements for Council and its committee meetings. • Typing verbatim minutes • Make available information relating to meetings, • Translate minutes and perform related administrative sequences. • Ensure safe keeping of Council records • Participating in performance appraisal system Benefits include: • 13th Cheque. • Subsidised Pension and Medical Aid Schemes. • Subsidised Housing Scheme / Rental Allowance (subject to certain conditions). Letters of application indicating the position applied for, together with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of qualifications must be forwarded to:The Municipal Manager Umuziwabantu Municipality Private Bag X1023 Harding 4680 Emailed or faxed applications will not be acceptable. Further correspondence will be confined to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application has not been successful. The council reserves the right not to continue with interviews and appointments thereof if it feels that suitable candidates could not be found. The closing date for applications will be 03 February 2017 The Municipality is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.

and, in the LC coupé, Akio-san may just have delivered a luxury coupé that lives up to every aspect of the fun to drive mission. Lexus said in a statement that the new LC luxury coupé will be its global

flagship to show the brand’s qualities of design, beauty, engineering and advanced technology that define it as a premium vehicle manufacturer, but also symbolise its ambition as a luxury lifestyle brand. The LC is built at Lexus’s Motomachi plant, famously home to production of the hand-crafted LFA supercar. The LC’s exterior design is immediately recognisable as being a masterful reinterpretation of the styling of the LF-LC concept, winner of an Eyes-On Design award when first revealed at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The production LC preserved the concept LF-LC’s low roof and hood lines, while ensuring the packaging allowed the LC to match the concept in accommodating a sport suspension and 21-inch forged alloy wheels. The teams had the benefit of working on a completely new GA-L (Global Architecture —Luxury) platform, designed for new generations of frontengine/rear-wheel drive Lexus models. Under the hood lurks a 5,0 litre normally aspirated V8 petrol engine, generating a maximum output of 351 kW, matched to a new close-ratio Direct Shift 10-speed automatic transmission, which is a first for a premium passenger car. - Supplied.

Umuziwabantu Municipality Private Bag X1023, Harding, 4680 Tel: 039 4333500 Fax: 039 4331208 POST SALARY POST LEVEL

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN / OFFICER R 208 935 – R 236 465 per annum 4

Qualifications • A Valid Grade 12 certificate • Information Technology Diploma or equivalent • Knowledge of Project Management, Computer Networks, Budgeting, Unix and/or Linux will be an added advantage • Code EB Driver’s License Experience • 2 - 3 years credible experience relevant to the field. • Relevant working experience on supervisory level. • ICT experience in municipal environment will be an added advantage Skills • Good interpersonal and communication skills. • Ability to work independently for long hours. • Ability to work under pressure. • Budgeting and report writing skills. • Troubleshooting KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS • IT Project Management • Support effective ICT governance • ICT hardware and software sourcing and deployment of resources • Implement integration of various ICT systems • Setting up, installing and testing new units prior to handover and monitoring functionality in the live environment • ICT Security Monitoring • Evaluating competency level of end users and provide training • Maintain a register of ICT equipment • Municipal website maintenance Reporting: The incumbent will report to the Manager: Administration and Auxiliary services within the Corporate Services Department. BENEFITS INCLUDE: 13th Cheque Subsidised Pension and Medical Aid Scheme Subsidised Housing Scheme (subject to certain conditions) Letters of application indicating the position applied for, together with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of qualifications must be forwarded to:The Municipal Manager Umuziwabantu Municipality Private Bag X 1023 Harding 4680 E-mailed or faxed applications will not be acceptable. The closing date for applications will be 03 February 2017. If you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, regard your application as unsuccessful. The Municipality is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.

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Safa teams in SAB league SIPHELELE NKETO Siphelele@media24.com

AFA football teams in Harry Gwala are to play in the South African Breweries (SAB) League on Sunday. The owner of Bush Bucks FC, Mpume-

Safa Harry Gwala SAB fixture STREAM A TEAMS VENUE TIME DATE T.Tigers FC vs Makhol22/01/ Lighthouse weni 11:00 2017 Academy FC Clydesdale FC Mzimkhu22/01/ vs Bush Bucks lu Turf 15:00 2017 FC Juveniles FC vs 22/01/ Riverview 13:00 Ixopo United FC 2017 Bulwer United Makhol22/01/ FC vs Benfica weni 13:00 2017 FC STREAM B

lelo Nontshintshi told Fever said the club is preparing to win the league in order to qualify for the Vodacom League. Bush Bucks FC is second on the log with 11 points. “The club has started preparing for the season,” said Nontshintshi. TEAMS VENUE TIME DATE Eastern Rangers vs 22/01/ Riverview 11:00 Umzimkhulu 2017 United FC Barcelona FC vs 22/01/ Shobeni 15:00 Nkwezela 2017 United FC Amakhehla FC Makhol22/01/ vs 15:00 weni 2017 Blackpool FC Master 11 FC vs 22/01/ Eastern Unit- Riverview 15:00 2017 ed FC

east griqualand FEVER

SPORT Opening rugby friendlies begin THE opening friendlies will kick off for the Kokstad Rugby Club and local clubs at the Kokstad Rugby Stadium tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon. Teams include Walter Sisulu University and the University of KwaZulu-Natal. People interested in joining the club are welcome, but must be over 18 and not school-going. - Supplied.

The Kokstad Rugby Club team. PHOTO: SIPHELELE NKETO

Workshop held to develop sport THE Harry Gwala District Sports Confederation Council is to host a one-day workshop of transformation and club development at Extension 7 Hall in Kokstad tomorrow.

All school codes, co-ordinators, district and local federations, team managers and school structures from circuits and districts are expected to attend. John Motsa, president of Harry

Gwala District Sport Confederation Council said the workshop will focus on soccer, cricket, netball, volleyball and other sport codes. - Supplied.