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A number of reasons to celebrate 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
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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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
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
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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MUZIWABANTU Municipality is again under a dark cloud after an ANC Ward 3 councillor, Alwyn Ace Houston (58), was shot and killed last Thursday. He was allegedly killed after addressing a community meeting about housing at Ghost Town in Harding. Houston was elected at the 3 August elections as a ward councillor for the third term. Umuziwabantu Speaker Mzwandile Nyathi
said Houston’s murder is shocking. On 18 July an ANC Ward 1 candidate, Bongani Skhosana, was shot and killed and a 30-year-old suspect was arrested last month. The vacant ward councillor position was closed during by-elections on 9 November. A commission of inquiry was set up by the KwaZulu-Natal Premier Willies Mchunu to investigate politically motivated killings in the province. “The political killings that are happening in this area might cause instability in the community. I am saddened about Houston’s death because he was a progressive councillor who was working for his community. He was a humble councillor, accommodating everyone and helping poor children by donating Christmas clothes,” said Mayor Dixie Nciki. In a statement Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Nomusa Dube-Ncube condemned the
killing. “We are deeply concerned that Umuziwabantu is becoming a hot spot for the murder of councillors and is becoming a place where no elected public representative is safe. This senseless violence on public representatives must stop and law enforcement agencies must restore order and peace.” Dube-Ncube also called on political parties, civil societies and the community to play an active role in bringing discipline and climate peace to the area. Details about funeral arrangements are unavailable from the family. Houston left two sons and a wife. A case of murder is under police investigation. A memorial service was held on Wednesday and the funeral service is tomorrow (Saturday) in Harding.
‘We are deeply concerned that Umuziwabantu is becoming a hot spot for the murder of councillors and is becoming a place where no elected public representative is safe. This senseless violence on public representatives must stop and law enforcement agencies must restore order and peace’
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Project description: Ubuhlebezwe Local Municipality proposes to construct 150 housing units. Forty five (45) of the 150 proposed units being 1 bedroom apartments with an area of 35sqm each and 105 of the 150 units being 2 bedroom apartments with an area of 45sqm each The units will have equivalent laundry spaces and parking bays. The development will also include a multi- purpose court, a kids playground and guard house at the entrance. The total footprint of development is 2.2Ha. Applicant: Ubuhlebezwe Local Municipality Location: 30°09’32.12”S and 30°03’52.98”E in Ward 4, Portion B of Erf 174 Stuartstown Interested and affected parties (I &AP) desiring to comment or object to the above application may do so within 30 (thirty) days from the date of publication of this notice. Enquiries/comments to: Nokuthula Nyuswa Tel : 084 261 3829 Fax: 086 519 0942 Email: info@fuzeenvironmental.co.za
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N a few weeks many people will enjoy Christmas, but some Shayamoya residents, who owe Greater Kokstad Municipality rates, will possibly spend Christmas in the dark. About 200 households are in the dark because of unpaid municipality rates. An unemployed resident Masinama Sinetshe told Fever that her electricity was disconnected on 28 November. “A notice from the municipality told me to pay R5 700 to GKM in order for me get my electricity switched back on. I am not working and I don’t know who can lend me money. Meat in my fridge has now gone bad.” A 21-year-old student at Esayidi TVET College who is also affected said
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she is now using her fridge as a cupboard for her blankets. “I lost my parents a few years ago and I can’t afford to pay the municipality the R5 000 [owing].”
Community fights over elected ward committees
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Community members who are unhappy about the election of certain ward committees.
SIPHELELE NKETO Siphelele@media24.com THE community of Matatiele Ward 21 are accusing Matatiele Municipality of giving them 10 ward committees who were not elected by the majority of people at ward committees elections on 8 November. At a community meeting in Mvenyane village on 8 November, 10 ward committees for 12 villages in Ward 21 were elected and announced by speaker
Nomasomi Mshuqwana. A group of people, who are unhappy about election of ward committees is accusing municipal speaker Mshuqwana of manipulating the process of electing ward committees. The group says that Mshuqwana announced the names of ward committees, who were not voted for by the majority of people, and anger erupted between community members and people were assaulted at the meeting.
Shayamoya Concerned Residents called a special meeting to address electricity and water cut-offs on Sunday. Mayor Beki Mtolo, Speaker Zolani
Three people were arrested on 16 November and charged with common assault. On Tuesday they appeared in Maluti Magistrate’s Court and the case was remanded for 13 January. Community member, Phathiwe Dilika said the municipality is treating them badly by giving them ward committees that are not supported. “People were given a ward councillor who was not supported by the community and now we are fighting for ward committees that are not elected by the majority of the people. “We have appealed to the municipality to nullify ward committees that are elected, but the municipality has not responded to us.” Municipal Speaker Nomasomi Mshuqwana denied the allegations of interference in the election of ward committees saying that she was not part of electing ward committees. She also denied that people complained to her about the unfair election of ward committees. “In the election of ward committees I only facilitated the meeting and announced the names of people who were elected.”
Mhlongo, and municipal managers were invited to the meeting, but didn’t pitch up. Shayamoya Concerned Residents chairperson, Sihle Mbabala, blamed
the municipality for collecting rates from people who can’t afford to pay and for providing poor service to people. He said people who are not working in some areas receive electricity for R50 a month from the municipality, but the electricity was then switched off. At the meeting people also complained about taps that had run dry. “We get water from tanks, but it is not safe because people throw dead dogs and old plastic into them at night. “The municipality must ensure that we receive water from taps, not from tanks,” said a resident. Municipal spokesperson Sabelo Ncwane said the municipality is doing the right thing by switching off electricity because people don’t want to pay rates. He said people can go to the municipality to make arrangements if they can’t afford to pay. Some residents are now using paraffin stoves for cooking and candles for light.
Police recover hijacked truck IN the early hours of Wednesday morning, police members from the Port Shepstone 10111 Call Centre Response vehicle went to Harding to assist a tracking company that was tracing a hijacked truck. When they arrived in Harding Harding SAPS accompanied them and they recovered the truck where it was left abandoned in the area. Police spokesperson Lieutenant-Colonel Zandra Wiid said shortly after the truck recovery, three light delivery vehicles were also recovered and taken by the police for safekeeping and for further investigation. “Three male suspects, aged 23, 30 and 32, were also arrested and most of the cargo, which was beer, was recovered on the LDVs,” said Wiid. After further investigation, it was established that when the truck driver was leaving the main Harding road to turn into Harding, he was stopped by the three LDVs, a white BMW and silver Toyota Corolla. “The truck driver and his conductor were held up with firearms and were then taken to Kokstad and dropped off there,” said Wiid. She said all three suspects will face charges of carjacking, and will appear in court soon. The Ugu Acting Cluster Commander, BrigaTelephone 039 834 7700 Fax 039 834 1168 E-mail: mm@ubuhlebezwe.org.za Website www.ubuhlebezwe.org.za
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N Umzimkhulu radio station received R4 million from the office of the Presidency recently for infrastructure and essential equipment it needs. Thembela Mzolo, the chairperson of the board for Umzimkhulu Community Radio, said the station will assist young people to acquire skills
Millions pumped into Umzimkhulu radio station in broadcasting. “People in Harry Gwala, especially in Umzimkhulu, will use the radio station for announcements and get information about what is happening in the area.” He said the idea to establish a radio station in the area started many
years ago, but was delayed because of a lack of funds and a licence. “The radio station received a licence few years ago and we want to launch it early next year, and before the end of next year we want to go on air.” Phelisa Nkomo, the chairperson
for Media Development and Diversity Agency said the radio station will give young people an identity and provide sustainable development for the community. The radio station will broadcast in Zulu, English, Xhosa and Bhaca to accommodate area residents.
Mluleki Ndobe, Harry Gwala Municipality mayor, welcomed the funding. “The radio station is going to create many opportunities in the district.” The radio station will be based in Umzimkhulu.
Organic vegetables on offer at Kokstad minimarket Cindy Raw (left) and Juliet Bischof with some of the organic veg etables on offer at the minimarket PHOTO: SIPHELELE NKETO
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PUBLIC NOTICE In terms of bullet number 6 of page five of the MFMA Circular No. 63 issued in terms of MFMA Act No. 53 of 2006: The Oversight Committee (Municipal Public Accounts Committee) in terms Section 129 of the MFMA to perform its oversight and community consultation and report to the Council. UMzimkhulu community is hereby invited to attend the annual report public hearing to be held as follows:
SIPHELELE NKETO Siphelele@media24.com FRESH organic vegetables were sold at the mini-market in Kokstad recently. The market was organised by Simply Wellness, which comprises a health shop, therapy room and studio. On offer were cucumbers, lettuce, carrots, beetroot, radish, spinach and garlic, among other items. Cindy Raw from Simply Wellness said the purpose of the market is to encourage people to eat healthily. “Hosting a mini-market will help local farmers sell their products easily. “We are hoping to organise mini-markets every week in Kokstad,” she said. Simply Wellness is a safe and comfortable environment for people to experience wellness, health, healing and inspiration. The outlet also sells health products, books, unique gifts, and organises support groups. On 9 December Simple Wellness is hosting a Christmas market and TLC Hospice is to light a Christmas tree.
Preprimary pupils wish all ‘happy Christmas’ BERGVIEW Pre-Primary School wished pupils a happy Christmas and a prosperous new year at an event, attended by parents and teachers, at the school last Friday. Pupils put on a play to highlight their skills. The school thanked staff including Lynn Johnson, Nazli Mondle, Beauty Shally, Mpho Machaea and Nolitha Mzinzi for their dedication. - Supplied.
Date of the meeting: 15 December 2016 Venue of the meeting: UMzimkhulu Municipality Council Chamber Time: 11h00 MR Z.S. SIKHOSANA: MUNICIPAL MANAGER
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to startDISTRIBUTION: database of young people gent, but must st Neil aTapinos 031 533 7603 who are about to enter the job market. ity in order to re Indigent support programme ces. The municipality, through the indigent If your right support programme, contributes to violated, you ma about 6 000 households on the non- your ward coun grid, 2 314 people get electricity from To access fre Eskom, 982 for rates and refuse collec- must be a South A 515 because benefitthey from municipal refugee status, a believes in providing people with in“As this new council, we will betion or- and harvesting do not have formation that is accessible to them, ganising engagements with various silos for their produce. from Alfred Nzo District Municipali ber, preceded by World Aids Day on electricity. municipality wh and which they can use to improve stakeholders in Matatiele to strength-Free Silos will create a conducive envity and government departments. 1 December, the Matatiele Munici basic services and indigent is sought. their based onon their needs, en- en working relations for the benefit of ronment for new economic Some of the main service delivery pality and lives, stakeholders 6 De Arrive alive opportunipolicy For further couraging people to participate activeMatatiele community. We don’t want ties for local people, specifically farmconcerns highlighted by communi cember took to the streets of Thab As the festive season has arrived we call upon ly in Ward the this democratic processes, and to move alone during our term ofIndigent of- ers through facilities that will WARMinfrastructure greetingsback to readers of Park. policy defines indigence asour law basic services ties included achicha, 14. Attended by allbuilding commuters to assist us and enforceWARM greetings to readers of this keeping people continuously in- fice,” said Mbedla. steerofagro-processing in the agricul-basic viewpoint. the state being gramme, log, electrification of villages and community members from The differaim of the workshop was aimed mentunable partnerstobyafford blowing the whistle on any the pu viewpoint. formed of policies and programmes When asked to outline their plans tural sector. shortage of clean drinking water. ent wards of Matatiele, the objec transgression. ask be mindfuland National Youth Development Agency assisting young people to develop a ofgoods or suchWe asalso housing, Welcome once again to the Matatiethat affect them andat progress in impleon how to develop the economy MaTheservices mayor announced that there is drivers tobudget The municipality has started to ad tive of the march and the gathering of other vehicles as they responsibly drive8100. le Local viewpoint. menting them. tatiele, he said: “As how the municipality, five-hectare site that is available in TheMunicipality National YouthIt isDevelopment marketable Curriculum Vitae, to water,a food, clothing and basic sanita039 737 dress these issues at an intergov was to join the rest of the world in our responsibility to ensure that our Mayor engages with business own we are responsible for creating an ena- Matatiele theirs. that can house up to eight siAgency andforum the Matatiele Local Munic- prepare and present themselves in an tion. That is all fr ernmental meet tracking Umzimkhulu asks drivers to recommunityrelations is well informed of recent ers progress that has been bling environment for local economic los, at the moment we haveMunicipality only one ipality Communications andin Special and them about corpoA child-headed household is autonextthe time, ing with the IDP representative fo made responding to interview HIV and frain from any acts of road rage because im- stay accomplishments at their respective Mayor Cllr Momelezi Mbedla en-teach development. on the site. areas. local business owners at a One of the goals of Matatiele Local In addition we have 40 are hectares rum session that took place Aids. gagedawith plications thereof always regrettable. As we you Programmes Unitearly conducted tworate culture. matically classified as indigent. Thank Municipality The business on meas Wednesday at Economic Development Strategy is to available in Cedarville as an additional this The week. implementation of embark on different journeys, we need to plan dayMatatiele youthLocal workshop on 15 andbreakfast 16 The workshop enhanced job-huntBeneficiaries of social assistance sweet a unit. site unplanned trips. Matat, The Matatiele Local Municipali ures to improve the life of the peopleMatatiele build facilities for maize storage and site for a farmer well insupport advance andThe avoid It is August at Cedarville and Harry Gwala ing skills for them and will assist NYDA grants are considered potentially indiand excellence. processing fenced, has to running water, ty extends a word of gratitude to with disabilities was also Town underHall. GREETINGS toand all. turning it into locally (Erf 1) is imperative rest in-between a long journey in
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This pro- SMME consumed maize meal, samp and ani- and electricity those who participated in the out scrutiny. Through SPU, as the mu facility orderistoavailable. avoid fatigue. gramme mal feed.” The municipality would like to exreach programme, because “to nicipality, working with our imple Umzimkhulu Local Municipality has taken Third anniversary of Mandela’s death formed part of He said the Alfred Nzo District Mutend a word of gratitude to all business kokstad WARM greetings to all readers of gether we are moving Matatiele menting partners, we have made into account the conditions under which our To better celebrate this stalwart`s life, we are the mayor’s nicipality and Matatiele Local Munici- owners who had attended the engagemunicipality this viewpoint. forward”. much progress over the years in re SMMEs work. In the last financial year council 100-day propality set aside R1,3 million for a grain ment. focusing on intensifying our approach towards Welcome once again to the Ma #CountMeIn sponding to these issues. gramme of enhas approved the building SMME facility andUntil thenext running of war rooms. It storage facility - a siloof -a during That isco-ordination all from us for now. tatiele Local Municipality view The 16 Days of Activism for No As outlined in our designated where SMMEs willfinancial sell their produce. This faciliis onand that that we say all ward committee gaging stake2015/2016 year. time, be safe benote blessed. PUBLIC NOTICE holders to This to build this of facility was Thanksecretaries you sweet people from sweet point. It is our responsibility to en Violence Against Women and Chil groups strategy, we continue to re ty will beinitiative the market centre this rural-based will be responsible for the adminisstrengthen towndone the farming fra- Matat, tration of the war rooms. This approach will assure that our community is well in dren campaign takes place from 25 alise the objectives we set for our andafter will consulting dignify users. RE-ADVERTISEMENT working ternity in of Matatiele, choice giving and excelformed of recent accomplishments November to 10 December. As the selves to effectively initiate cam rela- Long arm the lawboth commercial ‘A destination sist onoffurther life to Operation Sukuma SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF VARIOUS MV AND LV MATERIALS Jill Walker as tions, moving Atand emerging farmers, and after see- lence.” at their respective areas. municipality we have actioned this paigns to raise awareness about this time last year, Umzimkhulu was Sakhe. FOR HOMES 2010 forward. ing the difficulty that farmers face after or. She is als Matatiele residents cau year’s theme: “Count Me In: To the plight and rights of people with shocked by the killing of a pregnant teenage puDisability Month programmes BID NO.: GKM 28-15/16 tioned gether Moving a NonViolent South disabilities. pil. That incident shook the Umzimkhulu comThe reality is that we are disabled, buthaving we dif- serv I want to sensitise residents of Africa Forward”. We still have a long way to go munity because it was more unhuman than any- fer in our disabilities, therefore creatingcouncil. an ena- I con greater kokstad municipality hereby invites our reputable providers forrealise the many ele Matatiele about a group of people Through special service pro before we can one could have imagined. bling place for programmes that seek topledge dignify the m Supply and Delivery of various mv and lv materials for Homes 2010. who claim to be recruiting for the grammes unit we’ve been moving ments of our dream in as far as peo It took place at a time when our country was this sector is paramount. Through all wards of Councillor Matatiele Municipality. Do not fall a nonviolent Matatiele forward. ple with disabilities are concerned. very vocal about women and children abuse. Umzimkhulu Municipality, the disability sector the scope of work and bid requirements is stipulated in the bid2016/2017-23 document. Notice No: returned as prey to such scams. If we have va On 8 December we convened a dia However, we are proud of the work At this year’s 16 Days Activism campaign it is represented. locally or locally manufactured electrical for cables project with a stated minimum s are only hereby invitedproduced from suitably experienced Service Providers below: cancies the municipality advertises logue that saw parents, childrenthewe have done to ensure that people is pleasing to know that due to the long arm of This municipality has also taken an approach with his expe threshold of 90 % for local production and content will be considered. Bidders who them in local newspapers, notice and stakeholders come up with with disabilities benefit from skills the law and community role the suspects have by employing a disabled person who manages ous council. failboards and on the municipal web toNO reach the minimum threshold for solutions local production will COMPULSORY not be BID DESCRIPTION CIDB CLOSING DATE practical on ADVERTISING how to and de content development. been brought to justice. This has once again the desk, so the community structure of people considered further for price scoring. DATE BRIEFING GRADING site. clare war against violence target Last week 13 people from vari proved that our state security agencies are com- with disabilities has been launched andpledge is effec- our su greater
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greater kokstad municipality chainand policy and preferential procurement ber embarked on IDP Community ing them with knowledge on how to attain skills in sewing, Documents will be obtainable at the Supply New Budget Treasury Office,stacle MATATIELE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY, Mountain View for a non point scoringfee system of 80/20 shall apply (80 points Price and 20and points Outreach programme. The purpose to end the scourge of being violence woodwork welding. fundable tender of R300. 00 payable between the hours of 08h00 and 16h00 as from 26th August 2016. BBBEE Level Status). Bidders are encouraged submitare now capa of these sessions was to present a against women and children. These to individuals ders being shall take note Contribution of the following bid conditions / Compulsory Submissions report on service delivery backlogs It is important that the 16 Days ble of starting their own businesses a certified BBBEE certificate. Failure to do so will result in forfeiting of points. All bids submitted should remain valid for a period of 90 days after the bid closing date. and progress per ward. Communi
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A ties were also enlightened with re NON-REFUNDABLE Bid documents feefrom of r300.00 Original Valid Tax Clearance Certificate, or code SARS per document alone event. It is another leg of the ing. And isas payable the municipality we in gards cash at the the2015/2016 municipality’s customer care centre. bidmodel document be in wProcurement The bid will to be evaluated according to the preferential procurement in the Preferential the bidders’ attention is drawn projects #356DaysCampaign and the #Count continue to amust ssist them herever physically collected from the customer care centre, Hopetheir Street, kokstad, during to Form MBD6.1 whereby bidders other than EMEs must75 submit original and validtheir B-BBEE status level verification certificate or currently under way, and priorities MeIn. All these campaigns seek to possible, to realise vision for normal working hours from 08H00their – 15H00. a certified copy thereof, substantiating B-BBEE rating issued by atheir Registered per ward were also revised. mobilise society, especially men, to lives. 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. Teams were allocated and led join hands against children and That is all from us for now, till NB: Bidders who previously bought the document need not to buy must collect by the mayor and members of the women abuse. and certified ID documents next time, stay safe and be blessed. Certified copies of original registration of members, failure to do so will result in a new document at no company cost. executive committee accompa To observe the International Thank you sweet people from disqualification COMPULSORY will Day of Persons Living with Disabili be held on the 06 October 2016 at 10h00 nied by councillors, managers, mu sweet Matat, ata the destination of JointAVenture agreementBRIEFING (where applicable) municipality’s boardroom. nicipal officials, representatives ties, commemorated on 3 Decem choice and excellence. Failure to complete all supplementary information returnable schedules like MBD 4, MBD8 and MBD 9 will result in the tender No.: GKM: 28-15/16 MV ANDlisted LV MATERIAL FOR Sealed Bids, Invalid marked or “Bid being eliminated, non-submission of the documents in the Terms of Reference will lead to a disqualification HOMES 2010”, must bebe deposited in /the Bid Box locatedon at the the Matatiele receptionLocal area,Municipality, 75 All prospective bidders must registered eligible to register database forms are available from the Hope Street, kokstad, no later than,the 14SCM October at 12H00, after, PACKAGE bids INGWE (1) INYATHI PACKAGE website www.matatiele.gov.za and from Unit 2016 Office,the bidderwhere is (3) registered on the Municipal Database System, reference can be opened in public. madewill to be such documents and it is the bidders responsibility to ensure that the(R140-00) document does exist and the verification of such registration (R 80-00) will be done by the municipality where found not registered or has submitted incorrect registration details will be regarded late, telegraphic emailed or and faxed bids the will bidder not be isconsidered. as non-responsive and be disqualified from the*bid. * UMNDENI ONABANTWANA ABANGA OYEDWA ONGAPHElU KUKA 60 YEARS are register on * IBHOKISI the municipality’s database.PHANSI forms are faxed and telegraphic bids will not be BidsBidders must only be encouraged submitted ontodocumentation provided the municipality. Late, emailed, KUKA 21YRS (CASKETby FACE-VIEW) available from the website www.kokstad.org.za and Supply Chain Office. considered * IBHOKISI HALF VIEW * INTENTE 2 POLES NEZITULO 11 00)
*services DECO SYSTEM * ENTENTE 2 POLES are NEllTULO EllWU to apply on Central Supplier Database SOUND (MIC) All prospective service providers goods and and infrastructure procurement required Technical Enquiries: Mr. G.T.of Gwagwa, Tel: 039NE 797 6600 * IPROGRAMME EllYI 50 of South Africa (100)at https://secured.csd.gov.za/ in order to do business with all organs of state in the Republic Supply Chain Management Enquiries: Mrs. A. Mahlaka, 039 797 6600, Email: * IGILOSA (GROCERRY) KATel: R1000-00 * DECORATION With effect fromSIYALWAZI 1 July 2016, Matatiele Local Municipality must use and verify suppliers registration on the CSD. Therefore, you are required “THINA UTHANDO LUKA THIXO” andiswa.mahlaka@kokstad.org.za * PROGRAMME +1100 COPIES) * IGUSHA IR1000-00) o please register on the CSD, failure to do so will lead to a disqualification. *bind SEHLlSAitself NGOMSHINI * SEHLlSAorNGOMSHINI Greater Kokstad Municipality does not to accept the lowest The Bids will be evaluated the basis of the *Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (Act No.5, 2000), and the regulations IMBALI [MIC) SERVICESonwell any KULUNGILE bid and reserves right to accept theLocal Bid inMunicipality’s whole or part,Supply at* SOUND the SYSTEM rates ertaining thereto (2011), asthe as the Matatiele Chain Management policy. 90/10 preference point * IGILOSA [GROCERY) KA R1000-00 ystemquoted. will beDUALITY used.FUNERAL TheWITH bids will evaluated in two stages, namely: * HIGH DIGNITY ANDbe RESPECT. * IGUSHA R1000-00 Stage 1- *Functionality A.W. AFFORDABLE VELEMPRICES AT A HIGH STANDARD VALUE OF Stage 2-Price and BBBEE Points SERVICES. ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER (4) INGONYAMA PACKAGE (2) INDLOVU PACKAGE * CASKETSNO: AND COFFINS rice NOTICE (90) 26-2016/2017 (R 200-00) (R 110-00) * BABY COFFINS BBBEE Points (10) * TENTS AND CHAIRS HIRING h regard to functionality the following criteria will be applicable and the maximum points.
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GREETINGS to the people of Kokstad Welcoming the new council The Greater Kokstad Municipality council was sworn in on Wednesday 17 August at Kokstad Town Hall and was attended by stakeholders and the community. It is my pleasure to introduce Councillor Bheki Mtolo as the new Greater Kokstad Municipality mayor. He comes with lots of experience having served in the previous term as the deputy mayor as well as a Executive committee member. As the acting head of administration I welcome him to the office and pledge our support to him. May I also welcome Councillor Karen
lors of Greate ty and will do their decisio Council w cil committe immediately service delive taken to an i date is to be session will skills that w charge their bilities effect We hope c all councillor necessary su Women’s continue Women’s are continuin selves in wor dies in Koksta ential wome lute them all Siyaqhub
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SOUTH Africans have to thank God for blessing this country with peaceful elec tions, compared to other countries where elections often result in war and the death of innocent people. This shows that South African citi zens have acknowledged the term “de mocracy”, but this means nothing if newly elected leaders don’t enter into a relationship with God. I noted that people have lost interest in voting because of corruption. I believe that leaders are sent by God to serve people and the Bible says: “Now I am sending you to the king of Egypt so that you can lead my people out of his coun try.” So newly elected leaders must ask themselves, “do I understand my mis sion? Do I believe that people have been made in the image and likeness of God?”
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y bidders that scored 30 points out of 50 in respect of “functionality” will be evaluated further and therefore be eligible for the award, bidders that scored less than 30 points will be considered as non responsive. s must only be submitted on the bid documentation provided by the municipality. Two envelopes system will be used - Each bid must !! UMA ILUNGU LElHU !! UKUJOYINA U R100-00 KUYO mprise of a Technical offer and a financial offer, each ofOKANYE whichLlSHONILE must be submitted separately and both offers must be clearly marked the LlSHONELWE, YONKE IMIBUTHO ULiNDA IZINYANGA me of the bidder, whichKAwill !! SITHIfailing MA KUYINTANDO THIXOlead to disqualification. SIYAKYLANDA EKHAYA, UZOKWENZA EZIWU 6, UKUBA UBEYILUNGU KULUNGILE, KODWA THINA IZIDINGO EDOLOPHINI, BESE s must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked “ADDITIONS AND (6ALTERATIONS MONTHS WAITING PERIOD)TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE – (BTO SIKU KHATHALELE !! SIKUGODUSA !! Box located at the New Budget and Treasury Offices, Mountain View, FICES) ”Notice No:2016/2017-23” must be deposited in MAHALA the Bid atiele 4730, no later than 07 September 2016 at 12H00. tatiele 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 s quoted. hnical enquiries should be directed to Mr. T.O. Mfene (Manager: Human Settlements & Building Control) at 039 737 8100 and SCM
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Youth league targets municipalities >> Municipal manager denied youth league allegations ISAZISO SESICELO SOKUGUNYAZWA KUMNYANGO WEZOKUTHUTHUKISWA KOMNOTHO EZOKUVAKASHA NEZEMVELO NGOKWE BASIC ASSESSMENT KWEXOPO COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL UNITS, UBUHLEBEZWE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY, HARRY GWALA DISTRCT REF DC43/0017/2016 Indawo: 30°09’32.12”S and 30°03’52.98”E Ward 4 Portion 0 ye Erf 174 eStuartstown Incazelo yomsebenzi: UMasipala waseBuhlebezwe uhlongoza uhlelo lokwakha izindlu eziyikhulu namashumi amahlanu. Ingxenye yalezizindlu ezingamashumi amane nesihlanu zizoba negumbi elilondwa lokulala. Bese kuthi enye ingxenye eyikhulu nanhlanu yona ibe namagumbi amabili okulala. Kulesisakhiwo kuzobakhona namagumbi okuwasha izimpahla nendawo yokugcina izimoto (parking) kanye nendlu kanogada esangweni lokungena. Kucelwa bonke abantu abanentshisekelo nabathintekayo nabafisa ukuphawula mayelana nocwaningo lalesakhiwo ukuba bakwenze nganeno kwezinsuku ezingamashumi amathathu okuphuma kwalesaziso. Imibuzo/Imibono: Nokuthula Nyuswa Inombolo yocingo: 084 261 3829 Fax: 086 519 0942 Email: info@fuzeenvironmental.co.za
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UNICIPALITIES that are governed by the ruling party in Harry Gwala are controlled by individuals for personal benefit and must change their style of leadership, this according to the African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL). The youth league in Ubuhlebezwe Municipality in Ixopo said they are not happy about the unfair treatment that was given to their member, Zwakele Mngonyama, a municipality speaker. “The league gave Mngonyama a car to use after the municipality failed to do so. “We are going to call for the municipal manager to be removed from his office if he does not provide Mngonyama with a car, staff and an office. “Mngonyama has been treated unfairly by the municipality
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“The post was advertised by the municipality and Mtolo’s brother applied like other people and was found to be suitable for the post.” The youth league in Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma Municipality is concerned about the appointment of municipality manager, Nkosiyezwe Vezi, saying he got the position because he is a friend of the ANC regional chairperson, Zamo Nxumalo. Maduna said the league has lost confidence in Mtolo because the correct processes were not followed when hiring him. Municipal manager Nkosiyezwe Vezi denied the youth league allegations saying he was appointed in 2013 while the municipality was under Ingwe Municipality and said the youth league is playing political games. The youth league is happy with the Umzimkhulu Municipality. On Sunday the league hosted a minirally about economic freedom in Kokstad, attended by provincial executive members and Kokstad youth league members.
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SIPHELELE NKETO Siphelele@media24. com THE Kokstad community was given an opportunity to participate in a stakeholder and public involvement meeting, organised by the KZN legislature on Wednesday. The meeting was attended by portfolio committee members of the Department of Public Works from KZN legislature, Greater Kokstad Municipality councillors and the Kokstad community. Kokstad people complained about the public works offices being in Ixopo instead of Kokstad. Portfolio committee chairperson, Mbali Frazer, said the meeting gave the people of Kokstad the opportunity to find out about programmes the Department of Public Works has to offer in 2017 and 2018. “People must realise that they will benefit from the Department of Public Works. The Department of Public Works has a budget of R2.3 billion for infrastructure and people must understand that they will benefit from this.” Frazer said the complaints will be addressed by the Department of Public Works.
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Correctional Services Officer Winile Msiya with his CD and the CD of the former inmate he helped.
SIPHELELE NKETO Siphelele@media24.com WINILE Msiya has been a Correctional Services Officer at Kokstad Medium Correctional Centre for 10 years, but not only does he keep inmates from escaping, he also teaches them music. His love of music started at the age of 13, as he grew up in his village Marwaqa outside Umzimkhulu. He sang at the Twelve Apostles Church and at family gatherings. “I conduct church choir and am a member of a family choir.” In 2013 he released his first CD, Kwanele, that contains 10 gospel tracks. Now he is preparing to release his second one containing 10 Afro-pop songs before end of the month. “Since becoming a Correctional Service Officer here I also teach inmates how to sing and assist them to form choirs while in incarceration. “I want them to be good examples when they go back into their communities. Male and female inmates have formed choirs and attend music classes.” At Correctional Services events inmates mostly perform Isichathamiya, gospel and hip-hop to showcase their show talent. Msiya said he is willing to get a recording company to help inmates record albums, because he wants to see them go far in music as did a former inmate, Nathi Mankayi, artist and songwriter, who has won numerous music awards. “A former inmate released an album with my assistance and for that I am thankful.”
Pupils taught about the aviation industry GRADE 9 and Grade 11 pupils from eight high schools were educated and encouraged to choose aviation careers at the International Civil Aviation Career Awareness Day in Harding on Monday. Umuziwabantu Mayor, Dixie Nciki encouraged pupils to do maths and science. “Many young people come from rural areas where there is little information about career opportunities. The municipality is happy to host International Civil Aviation Career Awareness Day because it will help many young people to understand the aviation industry.” Exhibitors from the aviation industry also encouraged pupils to be wise when selecting careers at tertiary level. - Supplied.
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Father Christmas and a pupil at Bergview Preprimary School.
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Lighting candles at the event (from left) Pastor Mabenge Xhanti, Eric Mfenqe (Kokstad Management Area Commissioner), Gugu Chonco (Regional Coordinator for Development and Care) and Zoleka Yokwana (NGO).
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ORLD Aids Day was commemorated at the Kokstad Medium Correctional Centre with prayers by staff, inmates and pastors last Thursday. Pastors from various churches, GKM councillors and officials from Department of Correctional Services attended. Inmates performed Isicathamiya and choral music. Candles were lit to give people living with HIV and Aids hope.
Zoleka Yokwana from a NGO working with TB and HIV victims encourages people to go for testing. The 16 Days of Activism For No Violence Against Women and Child Abuse was also commemorated with messages of hope given to inmates, especially women. Fever spoke to a 48-year-old female inmate who said she was abused by her boyfriend. “My boyfriend assaulted me many times and my son protected me by beating him. I was arrested with my son for beating the man. “When people talk about women
abuse I feel bad because I am also a victim of abuse and am serving a sentence with my son who was defending me.” Another 36-year-old female inmate told Fever that men must love women and children. “Some women are serving sentences for beating their husbands while protecting themselves.” Eric Mfenqe, the Area Commissioner from Kokstad Management Area encouraged men to smile at women and children and thanked stakeholders for giving hope to inmates.
BERGVIEW Pre-Primary School pupils received gifts from Father Christmas recently, bringing many smiles to pupils, teachers and parents. Pupil Somila Nonkevu was happy to receive a doll and pupils sang Christmas songs and wished Santa a happy Christmas. The school wishes pupils a happy Christmas and new year. - Supplied.
Coaches attend coaching workshop
SAPS warns stokvel clubs SAPS warning stokvel clubs to be vigilant and not become victims of crime and stokvel-related robberies and theft are prevalent at this time of the year. SAPS says stokvel clubs must be proactive and adopt reasonable measures to safeguard their money. “Instead of withdrawing large amounts of cash to pay club members, they must rather transfer money into bank accounts. “Members who do not have bank accounts should be encouraged to
open one. Clubs that have to pay cash to members, a practice which is inadvisable, should ensure they have a secure venue with adequate safety measures in place when dividing and paying members their share of the year’s savings,” said Colonel Thembeka Mbhele. Stokvel clubs are also encouraged to request local police to patrol the vicinity of the venue where they are to make payments to members as this will deter criminal elements.
“Members of stokvel clubs should be vigilant and take precautions to safeguard their money when making withdrawals at ATMs. They should not withdraw large amounts of money especially after hours when the streets are quiet and criminals are likely to be lurking around. They should rather ATMs in shopping malls during business hours when it is safer or where there are security officials on duty,” adds Mbhele. - Supplied. PHOTO: SIPHELELE NKETO
Masikhandi artist wants to ‘fill the gap’ SIPHELELE NKETO
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Philani Mbanjwa.
ARTIST Philani Mbanjwa (23) from Makhuzeni village in Bulwer, wants to fill the gap left by the late masikhandi artist, Mpatheni Khumalo known as “Mfaz’omnyama”, who died in 2001. Mbanjwa released his first album, Isamelihle, last year. In 2014 he performed with a masikhandi group, but left to do his own album last year. He is now promoting his album in Isipingo, Ixopo, Underberg and Pietermaritzburg and is receiving a lot of support and some people believe he can fill the gap left by
Mfaz’omnyama. “I grew up listening Mfaz’omnyama music and I want to perform at big events so that people will recognise my music.” Mbanjwa also plays guitar. He lost his mother in 2008 and his sister in 2013 and is supporting his unemployed brothers and cousins. “I got invites to perform at events and I receive money from people who support my music to feed my family.”
Coaches at the workshop.
SIPHELELE NKETO Siphelele@media24.com SPORTS coaches from Harry Gwala District attended a workshop at Shayamoya High last Friday. Sanele Shozi from Department of Sport and Recreation said the workshop was to teach coaches how to conduct games correctly. “We want to promote the act of ‘fair play’ to coaches before January when many games begin.” The workshop was attended by netball, football, athletic, boxing coaches and team managers and referees. Jean Nyembezi, head of coaches in Harry Gwala, said the workshop also helps coaches to get additional skills in coaching. “Sport is growing in the district, and not only in football, also in boxing and I am grateful for this.”
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GKM football team in Champions League SIPHELELE NKETO Siphelele@media24.com
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HE Greater Kokstad Municipality football team took part in the Champions League in Newcastle last Saturday. They played against Umzinyathi District Municipality, but lost 1-0 on
penalty in the semi-finals. However, they beat Uthukela SAPS 2-0 in the “losers” finals. Team manager, Lungelo Khefu thanked the team for playing well in the tournament that was arranged by the Department of Sport and Recreation for municipal employees, SAPS, Correctional Services, Depart-
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Netball team returns from Singapore
ment of Health and other departments. The league started in February and Greater Kokstad Municipality team is top of the log in the league in Harry Gwala District. Next Wednesday the team is to play against the Umzimkhulu Municipality team in Umzimkhulu.
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The Shayamoya netball team.
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The Greater Kokstad Municipality football team.
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THE Shayamoya High netball team returned home safely from Singapore on Monday, after leaving South Africa on 25 November. They beat the UK team 28-23 in their first game, but in their second game they lost 23-24 to Malaysia. Teacher and coach Bebeto Mnikina said they beat the team from China
94-1 and qualified for the quarter-finals. “The team played well in the quarter-finals, but didn’t go to the semi-finals because the R30 000 fee was not paid.” He thanked the Kokstad community and teachers for supporting the team on their journey. This weekend the team will play at the Salga Games in Port Shepstone.
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