2017
10 November
Community newspaper
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CRIME
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Several lives lost in accidents across Waterberg The accident at the N1 in Mookgophong claimed five lives. Photo: Supplied
A second person died in the accident near the Bela-Mall. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Another angle from the Mookgophong accident scene. Photo: Supplied Lizzy Bapela The police in Mookgophong are investigating a case of culpable homicide following an accident that occurred along the N1 South on Friday, 3 November. Limpopo police spokesperson, LieutenantColonel Moatshe Ngoepe, stated that three vehicles and a truck collided resulting in a pile-up. Five occupants of a double-cab bakkie died instantly, while three other fatalities were reported from the other vehicles. Ngoepe said the cause of the accident was
still unknown. At Bela-Bela the police reported that three cars were involved in an accident which happened at the Mackenzie off-ramp, in the early hours of Monday, 6 November. The police are investigating a case of culpable homicide after one person died and the driver of one of the vehicles was seriously injured. Emergency services personnel rushed to an accident at the R101 near Bela Mall. A bakkie and a sedan collided head-on, killing the driver of the sedan. Detectives’ commander, Lieutenant Colonel Abel Phetla said the driver of the
bakkie was on his own, while the sedan transported a family of four. The father was declared dead on the scene, and the police received reports of the death of one of the children at Mankweng Hospital in Mokopane. A case of reckless and negligent driving was opened on Sunday, 5 November, following an accident which happened around midnight at the corner of Grobbler Street and Chris Hani Drive. It is alleged that three people were traveling in their vehicle towards the corner when a speeding car collided with them. The police confirmed rumours that the
driver of one of the vehicles fled the scene. One person from the other car was seriously injured and rushed to the local hospital. Two cars were involved in an accident at the N1 Codrington on Saturday, 4 November. Four passengers were seriously injured and a case of reckless and negligent driving was opened as a result. One person died after two cars collided at the N1 near Kranskop on Sunday, 5 November. Phetla said the police were investigating a case of culpable homicide.
Farm murder accused denied bail at the Bela-Bela Magistrate’s Court Justin Steyn The three men who have been accused of murdering Cecil Peterson (83) and his wife Pattie (73) have been denied bail. The ruling was finally made on Thursday, 2 November, after consecutive postponements in recent weeks. The ruling made against Piet Mathebula, Mpho Nico Nkonyana and Tshepo Tebula’s was a direct sequel to the farm murders on the property situated between Modimolle and Bela-Bela. According to court testimony from Investigating Officer Captain Jannie Schutte the threesome had no previous convictions, but pending charges ranging from car hijacking, burglary to drugdealing. The three men accused of the attack on the Petersons farm were tracked down via a stolen cellphone to the area of
The three suspects, Mpho Nico Nkonyana, Tshepo Tebula and Piet Mathebula have been accused of murdering Cecil and Pattie Peterson. Photo supplied court again on Tuesday, 12 December, forensic report. Kanana outside Hammanskraal. pending further investigations and a A fourth suspect was stil lat large. They are expected to appear before the
Injuries after roadside robbery Justin Steyn Three people, two men and one woman, sustained multiple injuries after a roadside robbery. According to Bela-Bela police spokesperson, Sergeant Hester van Zyl, the violent crime happened on Monday, 6 November. “At about 22:00 on N1 North next to the Lehau bridge three people were brutally assaulted by unknown assailants. According to our
information, five suspects of which two were armed with firearms, approached the victims who had a breakdown with their vehicle. The suspects took them into nearby bushes and tied them up, and then robbed them of cash and cellphones,” Van Zyl said. She said the victims sustained multiple injuries due to the assault and were transported to hospital. Anyone with information should contact the police on 014 736 9701.
Dark clouds over death of minors Lizzy Bapela Two inquest dockets were opened at the Bela-Bela police station over the past weekend after two minors were found dead at their homes, following rumours of what was alleged to be incidents of negligence. Both incidents took place at Extension 8 and involved children under the age of 10. In the first incident, a 9-year-old child went missing from Friday, 3 November,
and the whole family went in search of him, engaging the police for assistance. Detectives’ commander, Lieutenant Colonel Abel Phetla, said the child was found dead in a freezer the following day. In a separate incident, a granny was in shock after discovering her grandchild’s lifeless body lying abandoned in its mother’s bed. It is alleged that the mother of the deceased had left the baby with the granny. Investigatios in these cases continue.
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ANC Waterberg regional conference postponed
Photos: Andries van der Heyde Lizzy Bapela
ANC branches across the Waterberg were this week scheduled to converge and give direction as to the question on everyone’s lips: who between Cyril Ramaphosa and Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma should be the leader of both party and state. Speaking in the aftermath of another collapsed regional elective conference on Monday, 6 November, ANC Waterberg region chairperson, Morris Mataboge, said the upwards of 80 branches were to deliberate on a range of issues. Among the issues to be discussed, he said, were the branches’ contribution towards policy documents. Although Mataboge did not directly talk to the burning issue of nominations for the national leadership, elsewhere in the province branches have drawn up their lists of preferred candidates. Branches across the Waterberg, with rivalry between factions at boiling point, were expected to engage for the national leadership choices, most probably between the front-runners Ramaphosa and DlaminiZuma. With a few weeks to go to the allimportant summit, deployees from Luthuli House once again postponed indifinitely the regional conference, for the the fifth time running. Proceedings on the Bela-Bela Local Municipality premises last weekend got out of control, after rival factions could not agree on procedural and other matters. Luthuli House had dispatched NEC members Faith Muthambi, Kebby Maphatsoe, Ruth Bhengu, Senzeni Zokwana, and Thulas Ncesi, and PEC members, Knocks Seabi and Premier Stan Mathabatha, to preside over the conference. According to Mataboge, the national deployees postponed the conference due to a dispute over two branches at Lephalale. The Luthuli House envoy have as yet to unveil a new date and venue for the regional elective conference. The mainstream press has reported that Ramaphosa was steaming ahead of Dlamini-Zuma in four regions elsewhere in Limpopo, namely Vhembe, Sekhukhune, Mopani and Peter Mokaba.
Members of the police mingle with delegates during the very tense ANC Waterberg regional elective conference.
Delegates in song and dance during the aborted elective conference.
Tempers flare-up during the aborted regional elective conference.
Many delegates had fun against the backdrop of tensions.
The conference venue was a hive of activity.
Comedian to mesmerize Gauteng Mookgophong landfil site in court Mzamane Ringane Award-winning Mookgophong comedian Multi B (real name Hendrick Moreroa) was billed to captivate Pretoria fun-lovers during his show named “Thintha Stress Sa Pitori”, on Saturday, 25 November. Loosely translated, the theme means “relieving Pretorians of stress”. The event, hosted by GuessWhat? Entertainment, would be held at the Living Oracles Tabernacle in central Pretoria. As part of the activities for the day, Multi B (also known as Mr Thintha Stress) would launch his live DVD. The debut DVD was recorded at the Favours Cathedral Church in Pretoria West, in July this year. Fellow comedians, including Limpopo’s Mr Majo, Tebogo Ntlhane and Godfrey Moremi, were expected to make an appearance at the event. “The aim is to make everyone laugh. Proceedings will commence from 6pm until we are certain that everyone has laughed away their stress,” he said. The local comedian brought home the coveted Best Gospel Comedian accolade from the Independent National Gospel Music Awards (Ingoma) in August this year. After scooping the national award at Gold Reef City, the Mookgophong entertainer
hosted a show at his hometown, to celebrate his achievement with locals. The Mookgophong landfill site. Photo: supplied
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Mookgophong comedian Multi B. Photo: supplied
Certain municipalities within Limpopo have fallen short of Afri-Forum’s compliance scorecard as far as their landfill site audit results are concerned. The organization this month audited all landfill sites in the province as part of their annual landfill audit campaign. The civil rights organisation however found that certain municipalities would have to make urgent changes in order to adhere to legislation in this regard. Afri-Forum’s District Coordinator for Limpopo, Jaco Grobbelaar, said in a statement that all landfill sites in the province which scored less than 80% would have to be brought up to standard, and that
municipalities should take responsibility for waste management. “Landfill sites that are poorly managed have a very negative impact on the environment as well as the community. It is also the community’s responsibility to apply increasing pressure to municipalities in cases where landfill sites are not up to scratch,” he said. With regards to the ModimolleMookgophong Local Municipality, judgement has been reserved by the North Gauteng High Court. Afri-Forum has since approached the courts to rule that the authorities clean up the Mookgophong landfill site. The Mookgophong landfill site scored an average of 19% on Afri-Forum’s ecompliance scorecard of the audit.
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GOVERNMENT / POLITICAL
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Level crossing safety campaign
The Transnet Freight Rail personnel and other stakeholders dispatch pamphletes during a previous campaign. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Lizzy Bapela Transnet was scheduled to host a Joint Level Crossing Safety Awareness Campaiogn on Friday, 23 November. The freight rail’s security manager, Moses Mbulaheni, said the campaign was planned to be launched at the level
crossing separating central Bela-Bela and the local township. He said there were growing concerns with regards to accidents on The Transnet Freight Rail’s level crossing at Bela-Bela. This particular spot has been declared a high-accident zone. Many accidents have taken place at the
Malaria alert in Waterberg Justin Steyn Cases of malaria continued to be reported in transmission areas including a part of the Waterberg. National Institute for Communicable Diseases spokesperson, Sinenhlanhla Jimoh, recently said these cases included farms along the Lephalale River of the Waterberg region. “This follows a very busy 2017 malaria season, which peaked in April and May and extended into June. “High rainfall, humidity and ambient temperatures provided ideal conditions for malaria mosquito breeding, and contributed to an increase in malaria cases in the southern African region,” he said. Jimoh said unusually mild winter temperatures in malaria areas had allowed for ongoing mosquito and parasite development, and led to an early and busy malaria season,
starting in August. In early October, The BEAT’s sister publication, The Post, reported that an elderly Vaalwater resident had died from the decease. Jeanett Swanevelder (71) died while being treated at the Eugene Marais hospital in Pretoria, on Thursday, 5 October. To date Vaalwater had not been recognized as a malaria area. According to research, classic symptoms of contracted malaria include headaches, cold shivers and sweating. This is common in adults. Other symptoms include fatigue, abdominal discomfort, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, sore throat and coughing. Young children are not immune and may show symptoms of poor feeding, vommiting, diarrhoea and coughing.
level crossing. The latest of the accidents happened in June 2017, where the occupants allegedly fled the scene immediately after the accident occurred. Transnet expressed concern regarding the incidents of accidents at the level crossing and saw it fit to engage various stakeholders in the province and embark
on a Joint Level Crossing Safety Awareness Campaign. “The aim of the focused campaign is to create awareness about the dangers at level crossings and to educate all road users on how to behave at railway crossings. The road users include motorists and pedestrians,” Mbulaheni added.
Enhancing service delivery Pastor Sammy Masale (from left), Adolphina Levimbi, Archie Fouchè, Obed Molekwa and Morobi Malatji. Photo: Supplied
Mzamane Ringane Waterberg District health authorities have emphasised their commitment to service delivery, following the recent induction of a new committee at Warmbaths Town Clinic. Waterberg District Department of Health communications manager, Morobi Malatji, said the committee comprised of locals from various segments of the community. The panel is chaired by local pastor, Sammy Masale, with Obed Molekwa from the Bela Bela Disability Forum serving as his deputy.
The treasurer is traditional health practitioner, Archie Fouchè, while educator Daniel Makama serves as secretary. Other members include councillor Tinus Ras, the clinic’s operational manager, Adolphina Levimbi, and Mariekie Moloto, who serves as the liaison officer. The committee would monitor the services and advise the department on service delivery challenges, and further assist with campaigns, in terms of the health year calendar. “We welcome the new committee and are looking forward to good working relations for the next three years,” Malatji said.
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Fun day for kids at Modimolle
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Medics were helpful and polite Jennie Escreet, via email, writes: At a time when there seems to be no positive news, it is great to report the following: I had a medical crisis on Saturday morning, 4 November, with one of our employees on our property 6 km outside of Bela-Bela. I immediately phoned the state hospital and there was no reply. I then phoned St. Vincent’s Hospital and they gave me the number of the private ambulance service. The private ambulance service was very helpful and would have come out to the property but understood that
calling the state ambulance would be better. They then gave me the number of the state ambulance service. The state ambulance service answered their phone immediately. They took down the details of the person in need and the directions to the property. Within 15 minutes they were here and the two medics on duty were helpful and polite. I must share that I had feared that they may not answer the phone and when contacted we would have to wait hours for their arrival. What a pleasure that in the doom and gloom around us there was this one ray of light. Thank you.
Thank you Comrade Morris Mataboge, each one teach one
Brenda Hlongwane of Mahlatse Day Care (pink tights) and Kgahliso Maseka of Regaugetswe crèche go toe to toe during the marathon in Modimolle. Photo: Mzamane Ringane Mzamane Ringane Modimolle’s Modi Mall was a hive of activity last Friday, 3 November, with children from local crèches competing in the second annual early childhood development athletics festival. Pre-scholars between the ages of 3 and 5 took part in the fun-filled event, which was categorised into 40m, 60m and 80m. All participants were awarded certificates and medals, with the winners receiving trophies. Itereleng Crèche was the overall winner at the end of the day, based on the points they collected in different race categories. The event was hosted by the local
Addicted to Life Athletics Club. Ntsako Maswanganyi of Addicted to Life Athletics Club told The BEAT the event served to introduce a healthy lifestyle to children as early as possible in their lives. “A healthy lifestyle is key for both young and old. It is however more important to introduce this routine to the young ones, hoping that they will adhere to it as they grow up,” she said. The Modimolle-based athletics club is home to many locals who are passionate about healthy living. It has been proven that exercising frequently and getting in shape can reduce the risk of suffering from, among others, heart attacks, high blood pressure and also reduce anxiety and depression.
Occupational Therapy Day at Bela-Bela Lizzy Bapela Bela-Bela Hospital commemorated World Occupational Therapy Day on Friday, 27 October. The event was aimed at informing the general public about the process. It was a day characterised by physical activity. Friday was also meant to round off the weeklong commemorations, which started on Monday, 23 October. Acitivities on Monday focused on education
and awareness, with pamphlets and other information made available to those in attendance. Activities continuied throughout the week. Linda Coetzee was the facillitator. Refreshments were also served throughout the week, thanks to generous donations from outsiders. Hospital personnel expressed joy and appreciation over the commemorations, convinced it would go a long way in opening up the benefits of occupational therapy to the broader community.
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Children carried placards displaying messages condemning child abuse. Photo: Mzamane Ringane Mzamane Ringane Children from Modimolle and the surrounding areas converged on the Lekkerbreek Primary School events hall to celebrate national Children’s Day on Saturday, 4 November. Children’s Day is celebrated annually on the first Saturday of November. As a build-up to the main event, the local children marched down the streets of Phagameng township, carrying placards displaying messages condemning child abuse. Messages such as “Say no to child abuse”
were conveyed through placards. The march was organised by Childline Limpopo in conjunction with the non-profit organisation, Limpopo Poverty Alleviation. Childline Limpopo training officer, Nelson Letoka, said the main objective was to raise awareness about abuse and to urge members of the community to break the silence. “We have realised that in most instances children and parents are afraid to report these cases, especially if the perpetrator is someone who is very close to the family,” he said. The main event was hosted by the office of the Limpopo Premier, Stanley
Mathabatha. Limpopo Office of the Premier’s Deputy Director, General Nana Manamela, addressed the children who attended the event. Manamela discouraged the youngsters, most of them primary school learners, to stay away from drugs and engaging in sexual activities at a young age. Christmas came early for children at Dira o Direlwe drop-in centre, when non-profit organisation Help us Dress a Baby donated clothes for about 300 children. The organisation was co-founded by a duo of hip-hop artist Jacky Morema, popularly known as Mopedy and his business associate, Lherato Tefo.
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Celtic FC gunning for Pirates in crucial league fixture Mzamane Ringane Following a formidable encounter at home against Rapotokwane Qualitho FC, Modimolle Celtic FC is gunning for Bela Bela Pirates FC. The Modimolle team shared the spoils with their Rapotokwane counterparts, after playing to 0-all stalemate at Tankeng grounds. Celtic FC head coach, Andre Mavulula, said they were hoping to snatch maximum points, but unfortunately luck was on their side. “We are now preparing for our away match with Pirates. Bela Bela is like home away from home. I have told the boys that they need to go out there and play like they are on their home-ground, and focus on getting a positive result,” he said. On the other hand, Rapotokwane Qualitho FC will be hosting Mookgophong Junior
Stars FC. Rapotokwane Qualitho FC team manager, Reginald Mahlangu, acknowledged his team had not been doing well in the league this season. He told The BEAT that for the past three seasons his team had been on a roll, and that they are working hard to reclaim their form. “Our aim is to move up to third position by the end of the first round. One point away from home is not a bad result. We need to start winning games, and not allow complacency to distract us,” he said. Modimolle Home Defenders FC also shared the spoils with Vaalwater Boys 2 Men FC in a 2-all draw thriller. Log leaders Diesel N Dust FC, who played to a 1-all draw with Modimolle Bussel FC, will visit Troublemakers FC in Modimolle on Saturday. Bussel FC will visit Boys 2 Men FC in Vaalwater.
Qualitho FC’s Koketso Moche and Katlego Kgatla of Celtic FC (green) in action. Photo: Mzamane Ringane
Modimolle athletes bring back 19 Soweto Marathon medals Mzamane Ringane A total of 19 athletes from the local Addicted to Life Athletics Club have something to show for their participation in the recent Soweto Marathon. The Marathon was held at the FNB Stadium on Sunday, 5 November, with upwards of 20 000 participants taking part in the event. Ten athletes completed the 42,2 kilometres race with the other nine completing the 21,1 kilometres event. The 42,2 km bronze medallists
Tsheletsi Selepe (left) and Makubu Pome show off their Soweto Marathon medals. Photo supplied
in order of their finishing times were Tsheletsi Selepe, Kwena Lamola, Kataki Senyatsi, Ntsako Maswanganyi, Jane Lechelele, Lebogang Shovote, Ezekiel Moatshe, Lucas Seleka, Itumeleng Mongale and Lerato Mokoena. In the 21, 1 km half marathon the medalists were Piet Sekgadi, Makubu Pome, Thelma Modiba, Regina Makgata, Elizabeth Katjedi, Masego Tsele, Mokopi Kekana, Beshly Tebeila and Dineo Sebyetseba. Pace-setter Lucas Seleka delivered a sub-five-hour bus (qualifying time), which helped
more than 30 athletes qualify for the Comrades Marathon 2018. Selepe, who was the first male athlete from his club to finish the race, shared his experience of the event with The BEAT. “Credit must go to our coach (Ezekiel Moatshe) for the guidance and also believing in us. Our highlight of the event was when Senyatsi finished her debut 42,2km, not forgetting my partner Makubu who led the females in the 21,1 km event,” he said. Selepe also praised Mongale who did his first 42,2km and Sekgadi who led the lads in the 21,1km.
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Trials are thrown open for soccer academy TK Mashaba TK Mashaba
Little ones in action. Photo: TK Mashaba
Registration open for the Danone Nations Cup
Winners of the 2017 national championships of the Danone Nations Cup Benny’s Sports Academy celebrate with their trophy. Photo: Supplied
TK Mashaba Registration has been thrown open for the 2018 edition of the Danone Nations Cup. The tournament is open to soccer players between the ages of 10 and 12. Schools across the country were invited to become part of the 2018 Danone Nations Cup, which has been reputed to touch the lives of 2-million youngsters worldwide annually. Themba Tshabalala from South African Schools Football Association (SASFA) said this year’s tournament would be the 19th edition of the competition.
South African schools have been participating since the tournament’s inception and the country has won the world title three times, in the years 2003, 2007 and 2009. Tshabalala said the preliminary stages of the Danone Nations Cup were scheduled to start at cluster level, through to the district, the provincial and then the national finals. The team winning the national finals would represent the country in the Danone Nations World Cup Finals. Last year, a total of a whopping 2 700 schools nationwide registered to play in the initial rounds of the tournament.
It was anticipated that schools due to register for the 2018 Danone Nations Cup would include Limpopo’s Benny’s Sports Development and Academy, which was the 2016 national champions, and defending
The fledgling Bela-Bela Academy has sent out an invitation to wannabe soccer stars to go for trials at Moloto Stadium on Saturday, 11 November. Part of the strict requirements were that candidates should be studying at least one of the vernacular languages at school, namely Sepedi, Setswana and XiTsonga. Applicants should be in Grades 8 to 11. Although the academy was scheduled to be launched only at the begining of next year, the trials were being hosted as part of the build-up towards the grand launch. The trials would target soccer players from the age categories of under-15, under-17 and under-19. According to Sam Modise, founder of the academy, players were advised to bring along their IDs, own playing kit, and food. The trials were to be conducted free of charge. He said the challenge in terms of youngsters from outside Bela-Bela wishing to participate was that as much as the academy has acquired a house as accomodation, it was still looking for a sponsor for basiscs like bedding. Any business or individual wishing to assist is advised to contact 072 025 0469, or go to the Facebook page Bela-Bela Academy, for more information.
champions, Mophela Primary School from KwaZulu-Natal. The format for entering the competition was flexible and differed from one country to the other. In South Africa the preliminaries were being staged in the form of inter-
school games, while other countries sent their top under12 team at club level, while others send their national under-12 squad. Bela-Bela’s Blaauwboschkuil Primary School’s under-12 soccer team reached the provincial finals in 2013.