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10 March
Victim of attempted rape
upset with police Justin Steyn
A woman from Leseding in Bela-Bela has spoken out about her ordeal as she had nearly been raped and police have allegedly done nothing to assist her. Photo Justin Steyn
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A Bela-Bela woman who foiled a rape attempt said that she is dissatisfied by how the local police have been approaching her case. According to Palesa Qoboza, a resident of Leseding in the Bela-Bela Township, her ordeal occurred at her house while she was asleep on the morning of Tuesday, 21 February. “It was a rainy day and I fell asleep on our couch at home. I was woken up by someone’s hands touching me. I woke up in a fright and found that a man who lives in the area had started to undress me and was kissing my neck.” Qoboza said that the man is an elderly resident in the area who often greets her when she walks to town. “I immediately recognized the man as he always greets me when I walk past his house. We aren’t friends or anything but he has never been strange towards me,” Qoboza said. She recalled the incident saying that her attacker told her that he “needed to be helped out” and that he had condoms with him.
Police beg abuse victims to step forward Page 2
Qoboza said she asked the man to get off of her as she pretended to comply with his request, even after he allegedly told her that screaming would not help as he made sure that there was nobody home or around. “He was lying on top of me and wanted to have sex and said he had condoms. He even threatened me if I didn’t give him what he wanted. I knew that our front door was open as I left it unlocked and asked him to get off me so I could get comfortable, but rushed out the front door screaming for help,” Qoboza said that she was helped by two passing woman and explained to them what had happened. “I told the ladies about what happened and they sought assistance from a CIG vehicle that was passing by. The man tried to escape from our house’s back door but was soon cornered by the men from CIG as he tried to run away.” The man was arrested at the scene and taken to the Bela-Bela police station. Qoboza said the two ladies told her that they knew the man was ill and that this was not the first time this had happened. However, this was just the beginning of her tribulation as Qoboza said she waited for three hours before being assisted and was
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not examined for injuries. “I waited at the charge office for three hours before being assisted. I provided the police with my statement but I was not checked for injuries or provided with counselling.” She added that following up on her case has been a nightmare as by the time she had been provided with her case number, the man was already out on bail. “I heard nothing from the police and I am very scared to be alone at home. I was absolutely horrified to learn that the man was out on bail, two days after I reported the attack. I also have no idea who to talk to at the station as the two SMSes I received regarding my case has been sent by two different investigating officers.” Qoboza said she wants the community of Leseding to expose the man if they have any information about his alleged unlawful acts. “The people who know this man and who are aware of what he does should stand up to him and have him investigated, but the police must be able to handle their cases properly” At the time of going to press, the Bela-Bela police had not responded to The BEAT’s request for comment.
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Victims of domestic abuse must speak out
Petrol station owner up for fraud Lizzy Bapela
Andries van der Heyde Everyone has the right to safety, but domestic abuse is on the rise and people are becoming sick of it. That was the verdict at a provincial police conference held on Friday, 3 March at Bela-Bela. With members of the police from a number of regions in Limpopo in attendance alongside community policing forums, the Department of Justice and Correctional Services, and in cooperation with the Department of Safety and Security, emphasis during the conference was laid on the evils of domestic abuse. The conference also emphasised how necessary it is that victims and their families be made aware of their rights as well as the resources that are available to help them. Jeremia Ngobeni, mayor of Bela-Bela, told the attendees that Bela-Bela is famous as a drug and crime hotspot, and added that many crimes are committed by people who may easily be recognized by the community. Ngobeni emphasized the level of violence during the recent unrests in the town, but was also concerned about domestic violence. “Violence in homes leads to underperformance in children at school,” he said. ‘The odds are against them when trying to avoid a life of crime, due to the circumstances at home. This is not the way to build a society.” He added that the police should not be tackling this problem alone, but he is satisfied that the relevant departments are playing a supervisory role and raising awareness of the problem. The community, according to Ngobeni, must take an active
Delegates from a number of departments, in addition to the police, recently came together at Bela-Bela to emphasise the importance of the fight against domestic violence. On the photo Bela-Bela’s mayor Jeremia Ngobeni is addressing the attendees. part in this. Tshilido Nemakwarani, Deputy Director of the Domestic Violence Policy at the Department of Safety and Security, said that the department’s role is to ensure that the police properly assist domestic abuse survivors. “The police need to inform the victims of their rights when they are approached – in a language that they understand –, make medical care available and provide the victim with a place of safety. The police should also suggest that the victim lay criminal charges or apply to the courts for a protection order.” Nemakwarani also said that the police may, when necessary, accompany the victim to their homes in order to collect their
belongings. The victims should also warn the police ahead of time of the existence of any weapons or items their abuser may have used to attack them, so that the police can confiscate these items. After the victim has been situated in a place of safety, such as a Victim Support Centre, the process may continue through the legal system if charges have been laid. Nemakwarani emphasized that if victims are not properly supported by the police, civil cases may be opened. The speakers were all united in the opinion that victims of domestic abuse should not keep silent, and declared that “enough is enough”, The Bela-Bela Police can be reached at 014 736 9760/1 or at 082 839 5587.
Three caught with suspected stolen goods Lizzy Bapela Two men and a woman were arrested in Modimolle after they were caught with suspected stolen goods on the afternoon of Monday, 27 February. Police spokesperson Warrant Officer James Findlay said that detective members Warrant Officer Ross Rossouw and Sergeant Amanda Rossouw received information about a suspicious vehicle parked near Pep Stores at the Shoprite Centrum, Modimolle and responded swiftly to the tip-off. He added that upon their arrival, the members found that the vehicle was already gone. Findlay added that a while later the members again received information that the same vehicle was spotted at Modi Mall and they held observation after being showed the vehicle. According to the police statements, the woman was spotted coming to the vehicle, a grey Opel Monza, with a bag in her possession. Reports added that the woman went back towards the shopping centre from the parking area, and came back after a
while, with the two men waiting for her inside the vehicle. The suspects then drove off after the woman got into the vehicle. “When the SAPS members started to follow the speeding vehicle, they noticed a security guard also running towards the vehicle driving off. The guard told the police that they were informed that the suspects apparently stole from one of the shops before fleeing. The SAPS members then called for back-up, while following the vehicle. It turned into Thabo Mbeki drive, direction north (Mookgophong). While following the vehicle, a red Nissan bakkie with security guards from the mall came in front of the suspects’ vehicle, forcing it to pull over. Back-up police members also arrived and the vehicle was searched after the saps members identified themselves as police officials,” said Findlay. Findlay further said several bags were found in the car, full of new clothes, bedding and groceries. He added that some clothes still had price tags and hangers on, while others were removed and thrown in a plastic bag. Findlay also said that none of
the occupants in the vehicle could take ownership of the items but kept blaming the other. He added that the woman was interviewed and could not produce any proof of purchase of the items. The three were arrested for possession of suspected stolen goods and the goods were seized and handed in at station as exhibits. Findlay said it was discovered that the woman has 18 other convictions of shoplifting and was expected to appear before the Modimolle Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 8 March for formal bail application. He added the state indicated that they were going to ask that she be sentenced in the regional court, since its sentences are much tougher than the magistrate’s. He further said the men were still investigated and their court dates will be revealed as time goes. Findlay said it is believed that the suspects drove from town to town, stealing items from various shops. He added the items were valued between R15 000 to R20 000 and that the police are in the process establishing where they were stolen from.
Inquest docket opened following Modimolle’s gruesome find Mzamane Ringane The Modimolle police have opened an inquest docket after a 20-year-old man was found dead in the Phagameng township area. The community of Phagameng was alerted to this terrible incident on the morning of Thursday, 2 March when the police roped off the area which was then declared a crime scene. According to the Modimolle police spokesperson Warrant Officer James Findlay, the shocking discovery was made by a passer-by who later informed the
police. The body was found lying in the bushes next to a footpath in the informal settlements of Phagameng. Warrant Officer Findlay said the family of the deceased has already identified the body. He said the inquest will be able to determine the cause of death. Soon after the scene was cleared, The BEAT spoke to one elderly man who lives in the surroundings. The Phagameng resident said they always feared that something terrible will happen in that area. “I was shocked by what happened here
The scene of a crime where a passer-by discovered the body of a man. Photo: Mzamane Ringane today. I have always been scared to walk through this footpath, because it is not safe at all. I think the fear will deepen, now that a person lost his life here and nobody knows what caused his death,” said the terrified resident.
The police are asking people who believe that they may have been the victims of fraud, allegedly perpetrated by local petroleum wholesaler Willem Snyders, to come forward. Police spokesperson Warrant Officer James Findlay said any person who wants to open a case can contact the investigating officer, Detective Sergeant Ross Rossouw on 071 133 8524. Findlay said the call for reports follows an incident on Tuesday, 28 February, where the 31-year-old suspect was arrested after he allegedly defrauded Modimolle Tyre House of money for the four tyres that he supposedly bought. According to the information received, Snyders paid for the tyres via post-dated EFT, which did not go through. The store owner’s attempts to get hold of Snyders remained fruitless as the suspect did not respond to the calls or return to make the payment. Findlay said a team of detectives launched a search for the suspect on Wednesday, 1 March, with help from their colleagues as back up. He added that Snyders immediately sped off after he stumbled into the investigators questioning security guards next to his house and business. Rossouw and several other officers chased after Snyders’ speeding vehicle, a Mercedes Benz C220. More detectives were called to assist in the chase as the suspect was speeding at a rate in which the police were doubtful they would make an arrest. Other members of the police assisted in closing the road towards Meatrite, while others closed the road ahead. “Fortunately for the chase squad, Snyders had to slow down because of the potholes in order to avoid an accident. This gave the police detectives’ team enough time to catch and apprehend him. Rossouw then arrested and charged him with fraud. While Rossouw was charging the suspect at the police station, another fraud case was opened by a different complaint, resulting in the police expecting more cases to be opened against the suspect,” said Findlay. Snyders appeared before the Modimolle Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 2 March and will remain in custody for seven days until his formal bail application is granted.
Malaria doing the rounds Zani Hiepner Residents of Vaalwater and Lephalale were recently diagnosed with malaria. Malaria is a life threatening blood disease that is caused by parasites transmitted to humans through the bite of a mosquito. Although this disease is not commonly found in areas like Vaalwater and Lephalale, a few instances have recently been recorded in these areas. Some of the patients stated to local doctors that they had not been in areas where malaria is commonly found. “Mosquitos carrying the disease may often be brought back from those areas by travellers in bags or cars for example,” said Dr Albert Poortier from Vaalwater. According to Dr Poortier, the Lephalale laboratory have had 15 confirmed cases after tests were done, two of the patients were from the Vaalwater region and one is a resident at Vaalwater. The symptoms of malaria are very similar to exaggerated flu symptoms, in other words a high fever, headache, aching body and often diarrhoea. Dr Poortier advised that if patients have the abovementioned symptoms they must make an appointment to get the test done to avoid future complications should tests be positive for the disease. “At this stage there is not much to worry about, but to be cautious of symptoms is advised,” Dr Poortier said.
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Exploding Doom bottle takes out windscreen
The exploded Doom Super Multi Insect Killer can that blew out the windscreen of a car parked in the sun. Photo: TK Mashaba TK Mashaba On Wednesday, 1 March a car parked in the sun at Bela-Bela town was damaged by a bottle of Doom Super Multi Insect Killer which was inside the car. The Doom is believed to have
The back windscreen of a car that was smashed an exploding bottle can of Doom Super Multi Insect Killer. Photo: TK Mashaba exploded, smashing the rear window. Bystanders mistook the sound of the explosion for that of a gun. The lid of the Doom and the tin was found a few metres away from the car. The owner of the vehicle, who wished to remain anonymous, said that it was a terrible
experience. The police who came to the scene after investigating, confirmed that it appeared to have been the Doom that smashed the window. Tiger Brand Group Communication and Stakeholder Relations Manager Nevashnee
Naicker said it is possible that Doom or any inflammable product may explode when exposed to a certain temperature. “Our advice is that people should read the directions on those products and always keep them in a cool place and also away from children as it poses a danger,” she said.
APA comes to the rescue at several accident scenes
A member of a rescue unit was saved from an accident after losing control of his vehicle. Photo supplied
Justin Steyn The Advanced Paramedics Assistance (APA) group in the Waterberg, had their hands full this weekend as they tended to various accident scenes, one of which involved a rescue unit vehicle. On Saturday 4 March APA units were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident
on the R101, ten kilometres outside of Bela-Bela. “On arrival we found that a single vehicle had lost control and rolled. There were four occupants three of whom sustained minor to moderate injuries,” said APA spokesman Andy Gill. He said all injured were treated on the scene and taken to the Bela-Bela
hospital. On Saturday 5 March APA personnel were dispatched to an accident on the R101 between Bela-Bela and Modimolle where they assisted a rescue unit vehicle that had rolled onto the side of the road. “The accident involved one of our fellow medical companies and was therefore close to our hearts. On arrival we found that the driver had lost control
of the vehicle and rolled. He sustained moderate injuries and was stabilized on scene. He was transported to a hospital in Pretoria.” Gill explained that the vehicle belonged to Heart-Smart, a Pretoria based company responsible for distributing medical supplies. The BEAT was not able to obtain comment from Heart Smart.
Allegedly corrupt official out on bail Justin Steyn The Modimolle Home Affairs official who faces charges of corruption has been released on bail of R2 000. 32-year old John Baloyi was arrested in
January this year when he allegedly demanded a bribe from a foreign national. Hawks spokesperson Captain Matimba Maluleke said the arrest was made after Baloyi allegedly confiscated a passport from a foreign national during a joint operation between the South African Police Service, the
South African Revenue Service, and the Department of Home Affairs in January this year. He is alleged to have demanded a bribe of R3 000 from the victim for the return of the passport. Baloyi made his first court appearance on
Wednesday, 1 March at the Modimolle magistrate’s court where his bail application was granted. He was ordered to reappear in court on Wednesday 8, March. At the time of going to press the outcomes of his second appearance had not been revealed.
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Fire tragedy fuels passion for saving lives
Bush pig hunter banned from visiting Tuinplaas farm
Fire fighter from Mogalakwena, Debbie Baloyi is a living testimony that dreams do come true. Photo supplied
Lizzy Bapela In life, when people are faced with tragedy, they tend to think that they are cursed, hated or that God does not love them, as they feel like they were born to come across tragedy in life. For Debbie Baloyi, a Working on Fire (WoF) fire fighter from Mogalakwena, it is a different story. Baloyi took the tragedy that fell upon her in 2001 when she lost her father to a house fire as a call to make a difference in her community. The memory of her father pushed Debbie to work harder and to
pursue a career in firefighting. “My father died while we were still young. Though the neighbours tried to rescue him from the huge flames, he never made it to hospital alive. It was traumatic to us as a family and part of me wanted to blame the fire and rescue emergency for not coming on time. Right then, I took a vow that I would become a fire fighter when I complete my studies,” she said. Baloyi grew up in the deep rural village of Makekeng outside Mokopane, where emergency services experience serious challenges. She completed her matric in 2008, but due to financial constraints, she was unable to further her studies after graduating from high school. In 2012, she joined WoF as a fire fighter in the Mogalakwena base at Mokopane. Due to her hard work, passion and dedication, she was appointed as the Safety Health and Environmental Representative in 2013 for her base, where she is responsible for the health and safety of her crew members. “Even though I did not have the funds to further my studies and achieve my goal of becoming a fire fighter I never lost hope. I knew that God will answer my prayers one day. Miraculously, WoF was the answer that I was praying for. They gave me an opportunity to save lives when they employed me during their recruitment sessions,” Baloyi said.
Stefan Hepburn was released on Friday, 24 February. Photo: Mzamane Ringane Mzamane Ringane The Modimolle Magistrate’s Court has legally prohibited bush pig hunter Stefan Hepburn from visiting the Tuinplaas farm, where he allegedly shot and killed 23-yearold farmworker Jan Railo until the court case is concluded. This was one of the stringent bail conditions applied by the court when releasing the accused last Friday, 24 February. Hepburn allegedly mistook Railo for a bush pig while he was hunting on a farm and shot him as a result. Before handing down judgement, magistrate Nkateko Maluleke said there were certain factors that the court had to take to account before taking a decision. Such factors include that the accused had no previous charges or convictions against him. The fact that Hepburn reported the
matter to the police himself, and also handed over his rifle and a used cartridge also had to be considered before taking a decision. She also indicated that the state’s case against Hepburn was not strong. The magistrate concluded that it was in the interest of justice to grant the applicant bail, and Hepburn was then granted a R15 000 bail. He was expected to hand over his passport to the investigating officer. The accused was instructed to inform the investigating officer, if there is a change of address. Hepburn was further expected to report at a local police station on Mondays and Fridays. The court warned that bail will be revoked if any of the conditions are not adhered to. The next court date was set for 20 April, while the police are continuing with an investigation.
Security guards complain over salary payments Lizzy Bapela Nomaduku Security Company’s guards recently approached The BEAT newspaper to voice their concerns about allegedly not being paid their January and February salaries. The guards are working at the Bela-Bela Hospital as well as town and township clinics. The workers told the paper that they have been sent from pillar to post for a while now regarding the payments and that no one apparently wants to clarify the situation. The BEAT interviewed the workers’ two interim representatives Aubrey Mangwane and Thabo Mokgomagane, who said that they have a mid-month payment schedule and the company posted an undated letter to some of the workers, notifying them that their salaries for January will be late. The two added that Nomaduku often misses their payment date, the 15th of each month, and pays them around the normal monthend. They said their contract ended in January and was extended to March. They also said that they are afraid that they will lose the arrears owed them if they waited until after their contracts expired to fight for their salaries. The workers further said they notified a Matron Moremi a while ago about the nonpayments. She tried to intervene but nothing happened. They added on the day that they gathered to voice their complaints, their supervisors came to them after being asked to intervene. They also said the supervisors did not address them in a group, instead calling the staff members one-by-one, allegedly to scare them away from downing tools, and all those who were called did not return to share the information they were given with the others. When approached to give their side of the story, one of the supervisors said the workers he was addressing were the ones on duty. He told the paper that he did not understand how the other guards would say
Security guards from Nomaduku are scared they will not get paid when their contact ends. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
On-duty staff at the hospital continued work as usual. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
they were lodging complaints as some of them were off duty, while some had just knocked off. He emphasized that the hospital was late with their payments, as they usually are towards the end of their financial year, and said there was nothing that the company could do about it but to wait for the payment date. Sam Motlhake of NEHAWU said he has been trying to get response from their representative about the matter without any success. Meanwhile, spokesperson for the Department of Labour in Limpopo, Lerato
Makomene, said it is the service provider’s responsibility to pay its members even when the employer fails to pay for their contract. She said workers should report at district level if that is not the case or approach their local labour officer for assistance. The workers said they were still waiting for an Evelyn Maphoto, who is said to be their company’s operational manager, to bring them response from management and chart a way forward. “We waited hours for her to arrive and she eventually did, feeding us confusing
information. She told us they were still waiting for the hospital to pay them and the last time the same incident happened, they had to ask the bank for an overdraft so that they can pay their workers and could not do it again. She also said they engaged our supervisors and told them to update us but they often tell us that they are not paymasters when we enquire with them. This non-payment thing is really affecting us badly because we also have bills to pay and needs to meet and without our salaries, that becomes difficult,” said Mokgomagane.
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Local clinic handed over following revamp completion Lizzy Bapela Patients, staff members, security guards and passers-by recently gathered at the BelaBela town clinic to witness the good deeds done by Forever Resorts. The previously dilapidated clinic received a face-lift from the resort recently, with an official handingover ceremony held on Friday, 3 March after revamping was completed. Tens of people flocked to the event to see for themselves what the resort did to plough back to the local community and improve service delivery. The resort confirmed that the Department of Correctional Services assisted them with manpower and supported them throughout the revamp period, while the local Dulux Paint donated paints and some materials. In an interview with The BEAT, the resort’s general manager Tom Bievenga said they were approached by several people about the state of the clinic, which their staff members could attest to as they also consult there. He added that they came to assist in a cleaning campaign back in 2013 and returned several times afterwards and saw the terrible condition in which the clinic was. This touched the resort’s management and inspired them to lend a helping hand and the work kicked-off back in 2016. Volunteers got down to work, painting the old walls, ceilings and roof; and fixing all the damaged areas and items. The revamping also led to the clinic receiving a nappy changing area and a dispensary as well, which they needed but did not have previously. “After noticing the state of the clinic we sat to discuss and see how we could help and who to approach. So we approached out partner, Correctional Services and our main supplier of pain, Dulux to assist with the programme, which we had to oversee to make possible. We had to step in and help as this is a health secure environment and patients needed help to avoid standing in many queues while consulting at the clinic and fetching medicine at the hospital. This is not a once-off initiative but will be conducted on a regular basis, with the clinic management engaged again of course,” said Bievenga. The general manager further said the resort will continue hosting a wellness campaign for their staff, engaging several stakeholders including Old Mutual and the Health Department, where members will go for a complete medical check-up. He added that the area has a high volume of TB infections and they intend to fight the decease.
Joyful staff members danced to the music during the event. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
JJ Koegelenberg of Bela-Bela Correctional Services extended gratitude to the resort for their partnership in serving the local community. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Forever Resorts’ general manager Tom Bievenga addressed people during the event. Photo: Lizzy Bapela Clinic staff choir entertained the audience with gratitude songs. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
The happy partners pledged for an ongoing and sustainable partnership in the name of service delivery. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Heads of the involved entities viewed the completely revamped new look clinic after the event, with a patient testing the nappy changing station. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
EFF proposes probe into name-calling at local school TK Mashaba Allegations have come to light that a learner of Hoërskool Warmbad called another the “k-word”. The incident apparently took place during a rugby game on Wednesday 8 February, and according to the victim’s mother this was not the first such incident. The child’s mother, Dineo Shaku, brought the matter to the attention of regional EFF chairperson Sello Mosweu. Mosweu visited the school in the company of a number of EFF members. “We want learners to be able to learn in an environment free from racism,” said Mosweu. The school’s acting principal, Anette Nel, said the matter had yet to be finalized with the learners involved and their parents. “We do not condone such language in our school,” she said. “It is against the school policy for the learners to call each other racist names.” She added that the school was planning to have a meeting with the school’s governing body to attempt to resolve the matter.
EFF member with their regional chairperson Sello Mosweu during their visit to Hoërskool Warmbad. Photo: TK Mashaba
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Mutilated horse found
Police are investigating the disturbing mutilation of a horse outside of Mokopane. Photo supplied Justin Steyn A young horse was horribly mutilated, allegedly for traditional medicine purposes, on a smallholding outside of Mokopane. The disturbing find was discovered on the morning of Thursday, 2 March by the smallholding owners. The manager of the Percy Fyfe Conservancy, Marcelle Maritz, said the animal’s genitals and
organs had been cut off and that the kill appears to be for traditional medicine reasons. Maritz added that the conservancy has seen many similar killings like these, but they are mostly found in cases where lions are involved. She regarded the kill as unusual The Mokopane police spokesperson, Colonel Madikgale Masingi, said no case has been opened but the matter is being investigated.
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Bela-Bela beauty up for Mrs SA TK Mashaba 31-year old Bela-Bela beauty Kholofelo Tsoloane has been chosen as one of the Top 100 contenders for the coveted Mrs SA title. Tsoloane, who was born and raised in Bela-Bela, said that she is very excited about bring chosen, although she needs a huge number of votes to win. “I have been in beauty pageants from an early age,” she said. “I took part in them while I was at school.” “The nomination gives me so much joy,” she added. “It will inspire other young girls to reach for their dreams.” Tsoloane is currently employed by the South African Defence Force as a biokinetecist. “Mrs South Africa is not your typical beauty pageant. It offers married South African women who have real-life careers, families, and hobbies, the chance to compete for the title. Glamour and sophistication are part of the criteria, but the women who enter and win all have those relatable stories we’re looking for,” she said. “We all know that a Mrs South Africa is smart and ambitious, and cares about her family and community.” The Mrs SA pageant is about giving South Africa’s unsung superwomen a chance to receive support and input, and a platform to reach a new level of success and visibility on a global stage. Tsoloane urged fans to follow her on Facebook to find out more about the pageant and the voting process.
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McDonald’s Schools League Registration Deadline Looms TK Mashaba The 2017 McDonald’s Under-14 schools league registration is back and open to all schools in South Africa. Schools around the country are encouraged to register for the Under-14 McDonald’s Schools League for 2017. This is their eighth year, and it promises nothing but exciting things for local school’s teams. The registration process began on the 11th of January 2017 and closes on the 31 March 2017. Many schools across the country have been responding to the call to register by sending forms back to be part of this prestigious Under-14 League. The 2016 defending champions are the highly talented team from Clapham High School in Pretoria.
The tournament has, in recent years, produced players like Phakamani Mahlambi, Sibongakonke Mbatha and Kobamelo Kodisang who are currently representing South Africa in Zambia at CAF Under-20 World Cup qualification. “We are grateful to this 8-year partnership with McDonald’s as we celebrate our anniversary,” said SASFA President, Mandla ‘Shoes’ Mazibuko. ‘We are still developing dreams and making sure that a healthy lifestyle, a wining mentality is instilled in the minds of our young athletes who will take the development of sports into another level through School Sports and great initiative such as the Under 14 McDonalds League.’ he said. Those school who have not registered can either call this number: 011 403 2844 or visit the tournament’s website.
Bushveld Mile cancelled due to lack of water 31-year old Kholofelo Tsoloane, BelaBela’s contribution to the Mrs SA pageant, has reached the Top 100. Photo supplied Tsoloane will be competing at the semifinal weekend at Emperor’s Palace on 26 April to 28 April 2017. From the Top 100, only 25 will be selected to continue their journey as finalists.
NTK Happy Boys halts Qualitho FC
The famous Bushveld Mile swimming competition which was due to take place in April at the Fish Eagle Bay dam outside Bela-Bela, has been cancelled this year. The dam is too empty to sustain the event at the moment, but organizers hope that the event will be able to resume next year. This aerial photo clearly shows the current state of the dam. Andries van der Heyde
NTK Happy Boys improved their position on the log standings. Photo: Mzamane Ringane Mzamane Ringane Modimolle based NTK Happy Boys have moved to the second position on the Waterberg Region SAB League’s Stream A after defeating the high-riding Qualitho FC 3-2 last weekend. The Modimolle side hosted their Rapotokwane opponents at Modimolle’s Ephraim Mogale Stadium on Saturday, 4 March. Even after losing their third match since the league commenced, Qualitho FC is still seven points clear on top of the log. The Rapotokwane team will host Bussel FC of Modimolle on Saturday, 11 March.
The second-placed Happy Boys will visit Bela-Bela Diesel N Dust this coming weekend. In other results from the past weekend, the struggling Bela-Bela Happy Hearts were narrowly beaten 3-2 when they visited Boys 2 Men in Vaalwater. The team that wins the Stream A of the league will compete with the other two from Streams B and C. The winner of these play-offs will be crowned Waterberg Region champions, and subsequently represent the region at the provincial play-offs. This is where two teams will be promoted from the SAB League, into the SAFA second division league known as the ABC Motsepe League.
The famous Bushveld Mile swimming event, which was to have taken place at the Boat club at the Fish Eagle Bay dam near BelaBela, has been cancelled – it would have been the 20th anniversary of the event. With the country still in the grip of a serious drought, authorities are struggling to provide the country with water. Petra Penzhorn, the organizer of the Bushveld Mile, told The BEAT’s sister paper The Post that swimmers should set their sights on next year, when the water levels will hopefully have returned to normal. Although the Bischoff dam upstream from the fish Eagle Bay dam is overflowing, not enough water is making it to the Fish Eagle Bay dam as yet. Penzhorn said that the water level at the Fish Eagle Bay dam would need to rise at least another 10 metres before swimmers or boats could safely make use of the dam. A recent aerial photo clearly shows how the Fish Eagle Bay dam walls have become more and more visible, and the stream has become cluttered with garbage. The organizers remain positive, however. “It is sad that this popular event must be cancelled, but the drought is a reality. We believe that the water levels will recover by next year, and the event will definitely continue to grow.” The organizers have made arrangements for swimmers who have already paid for the event to be refunded.
Although water is entering the fish Eagle Bay dam, the old Warmbad dam downstream is not looking much better. Water shortages have been plaguing the town over the past weeks, and some inhabitants were left without water for days. At the time of going to press water had been restored to Moffatand Luna roads. Risimati Ntekele, the Head of Technical Services at the Bela-Bela Municipality, said that they are still determining the water levels. Additionally, the municipality is currently in the midst of replacing the old asbestos pipes in the town with new pipes. Ntekele said that the water will be turned off at certain times in order to allow the contractors to work on the pipes. “We are currently focusing on areas where there may be leaks and burst pipes, and are handling situations as they arise,” he said. “It happens sometimes that the old pipes burst, and people should inform us as soon as possible instead of keeping quiet.” Ntekele emphasized that the upgrades cannot be completed overnight, and was vehement on the subject of February’s protests. Ntekele said eleven pumping stations gave up the ghost due to blocked pipes, mostly due to the trash that landed in the pipes during the protests. “We had to fix that,” he said. “People need to realise that we are trying to do our part in terms of service delivery, but they need to make sure that trash doesn’t end up in the pipes. The municipality cannot accept responsibility for every fault that occurs.”
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Celtic FC outlines medium term goals Mzamane Ringane Modimolle Celtic FC coach Andr Mavulula has acknowledged that this season was a tough one for his team, but further indicated that they are intending to maintain their status in the SAB League. Speaking to The BEAT on Monday, 6 March Mavulula said their main focus is to build a team which will contend for the league title next season. Regardless of their string of losses in the league, the team has consistently relied on its youngsters during their weekly matches. “Many people are suggesting that football is dead in Modimolle and in the Waterberg, but the truth is, there are many youngsters out there who are sitting at home wasting their talent. Our main goal is to give them a chance to prove themselves, no matter how long it takes. In the end we will have a team of youngsters which will be fit enough to keep up with the best,” he said. Mavulula said both referees and teams must approach games with a sole intention of allowing the youngsters to express themselves fully. He said dubious referees’ decisions are among the reasons why many team owners and players decide to quit football earlier than expected. “If the main intention is to develop these youngsters and you find that there are obstacles that are hindering the process, you will sometimes lose the determination to continue,” Mavulula told The BEAT. The coach said he will be having meeting with his players this week, to keep them motivated as the league draws to a close. He said the meeting will also serve to discourage the youngsters from associating themselves with drugs and alcohol. Among the youngsters who are plying their
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Celtic FC coach Andr Mavulula believes that there is still something to salvage in the SAB League this season. Photo: Mzamane Ringane trade at Celtic FC is Mavulula’s son Thabang, nicknamed Teko. Thabang plays as a defensive midfielder in
the team. Celtic FC will this week travel to Vaalwater to honour their fixture against Boys 2 Men FC.
Bela-Bela mayor supports Mabaleng games Mayor Jeremia Ngobeni was among the crowds that attended the Mabaleng Games. Photo: TK Mashaba
TK Mashaba The Mabaleng Sunday Tournament is gaining more support every week, with the Bela-Bela mayor recently also adding his support to these games. The games, which kicked off last year on 24 and 25 December is already reaching many locals who attend them every weekend. On Sunday, 25 February, Bela-Bela mayor Jeremia Ngobeni spent the whole day
watching the games. In an interview he said this was a good initiative by the local sport organiser. “We need such games in our township as it builds friendship and social cohesion,” he added. “I hope these games grow big and attract more people to come to our beautiful town.” The games are a part of the build-up for the Easter Tournament which will feature 5km and 10 km fun runs, volleyball and netball in it next month in April.