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Woman stabbed
to death
— mother suspected
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Lizzy Bapela A woman appeared before the Bela Bela Local Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 3 October, in connection with the murder of her daughter. Lieutenant-Colonel Abel Phetla of the local police department said that the woman is alleged to have stabbed her daughter following a heated argument between the two on Wednesday, 1 October. Lietentant-Colonel Phetla said that the suspect was arrested
on the scene and appeared in court on Friday, 3 October, from where she was remanded to police custody. According to information received the deceased and the suspect were fighting about money, which the deceased had allegedly borrowed in order to pay someone to clean their yard. Rumour has it that the suspect took the money. Witnesses said that the accused watched as the victim lay wounded and exhorted witnesses to “let her die”. The police could not verify the
rumours for obvious reasons. They said that they were still not clear on the exact course of events leading up to the victim’s death, but said that both parties had had “rough histories”. A source in the police mentioned that there are plans in place to assist the remaining family members as they were from a disadvantaged background. The source added that rumour had it that the two were known to argue frequently. The case has been postponed to Wednesday, 15 October, for formal bail applications.
Nelson Mothoa and Nthabiseng Matlhabi.From Makhutjisha Secondary School. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
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Traf fic manager wins awar d
Manager for the Waterberg Traffic Management Unit Simon Kekana showed off his and his unit’s awards during an interview with The BEAT. Photo: Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela The manager for the Waterberg Traffic Management Unit, Simon Kekana, was among those who emerged victorious in the Provincial Road Traffic Management Incentives Awards that were held at the Gateway International Airport recently. The Department of Transport, Safety, and Security Liaison honoured their employees for excellent service. Kekana obtained the Best Road Traffic Performing Manager, with M.R Monare winning the Best Road Traffic Performing Female Award. The Best Road Traffic Authority for Reduction of Crushes went to the Waterberg Traffic Management Unit, with the Waterberg Public Transport
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Unit winning the Best Road Traffic Law Enforcement. Kekana said that he grew up in the Department, having started working there in 1994 in the North-West province before moving to Gauteng. He came to Limpopo to work as a Chief Traffic Officer in Polokwane from 2007 to 2011. Kekana studied VIP Protection in Israel in 1993 and won the Best Traffic Officer Award in 1997, in the North-West. The Department’s MEC, Mapula Mokaba-Phukwana, said that the event was intended to appreciate extraordinary achievements of the exceptional men and women in the Department, whose primary motivation is to serve effectively. She added that those who enjoy the privilege of serving the people in the public service carry with them the necessary obligation to ensure that they deliver services to the people efficiently, equitably and with diligence. She said that this is their task and the continuous pursuit of excellence must be their defining feature. “Our department has a history of excellence and great ambition and therefore its employees are expected to demonstrate these values and qualities every day if they are to realize the ambition of placing Limpopo in motion. The recipients of these awards can walk tall with the knowledge that their selection process was a rigorous and taxing proves,” indicated the MEC. The Department is expected to host an event in the honour of all the award winners. The event is scheduled for Sunday, 19 October at Shangri-la Resort.
New SAPS Campaign combats crime TK Mashaba The Know Your Neighbour Campaign, an SAPS initiative, is underway in Bela Bela. Police hope that the initiative will help them
to combat crime. The campaign which has been ongoing for two months, has seen police doing door-to-door campaigns and helping residents get to know their neighbours to help deter crime in the neighbourhood. According to Constable Maria Maleto, Social Crime Prevention Coordinator, said that they have been doing door-to-door every Wednesday, with great success so far. “Our main objective is that people get to know each other so that they can identify the rightful residents of the area incase something happens,” she said. She said that they generally focus on potential crime hotspots. “One of the biggest challenges that we face is that residents don’t know each other and when crime is committed there is a delay because they cannot tell suspects from residents.” The project is being done in cooperation with Youth Desk.
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Limpopo police commissioner on stats
Limpopo police provincial commissioner Fannie Masemola. Photo: Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela Limpopo Provincial Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Fanie Masemola elaborated on the provincial crime statistics for the 2013/2014 financial year in a statement to the media recently. The Modimolle Cluster have shown an increase of 7.7% in contact crimes, with Bela Bela showing a decrease of 7.9% in the same and Thabazimbi a decrease of 20.8%. These crimes include murder, attempted murder, aggravated and common robbery, assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm (GBH) and common assault. Modimolle, on the other hand, was found to have had an overall decrease of 5.4% in common assault cases. Bela Bela had a 61.8% decrease in truck hijacking. Masemola confirmed that no bank robberies were reported during the financial year, adding that this kind of crime is more common in larger areas. Contact crimes such as malicious
damage to property and arson have seen a 25.2% increase in Thabazimbi and 21.9% in Bela Bela, with a 6.2% increase in Modimolle. Modimolle has shown an increase of 4.9% in property related crimes such as housebreaking and theft, while Bela Bela and Thabazimbi have had increases of 1.8% and 11.9% respectively. Crimes depending on police actions have shown a 32.2% increase in Modimolle, 15.1% in Bela Bela and 14.7% in Thabazimbi. These crimes include drug related crimes, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, sexual offences and illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. The illegal possession of firearms and ammunition cases showed a decrease of 1.2% in Modimolle, with drug related crimes increasing by 27.6% in Bela Bela. Peaceful incidents have increased by 1153 from a 1056 of the 2012/2013 financial year, with unrests increasing by 135 from 93 in 2012/2013 provincially. Convictions with regards to sexual offences indicate 1559 years of imprisonment combined, with 37 life imprisonments and 176 years and six months of suspended sentences. Periods of suspension in this regard indicate 209 years, with 34 200 fines. The police in the Waterberg District confirmed that retail related crimes including shoplifting have increased. Modimolle and Bela Bela have also shown an increase in housebreaking and theft cases, whereby criminals break into houses and steal flat screen TVs. Mookgophong police spokesperson Warrant Officer George Ledwaba indicated that in his area, criminals steal any personal belonging that they get hold of in homes that they broke into.
Mor ew or k needed on More wor ork Occupa tional Health and Occupational Saf ety Safety Lizzy Bapela Seminar attendees were told that South Africa’s public sector still falls short of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) guidelines, at an event held at Bela Bela Forever Resorts on Thursday, 25 September. Officials and management from the Department of Labour and Health at the local, provincial and national level attended the seminar, which was held under the theme ‘Improving Occupational Health and Safety in the Health Sector.” In her address, the Department of Labour’s national Deputy Director of OHS Jabu Mhlope said that South Africa is short of about 80 000 health professionals and that added that the
government is working on addressing the issue. She added that the process will be prioritized in order to ensure that service delivery in this regard is not compromised. The Department’s spokesperson Johannes Mokou indicated that they have, over the years, picked up a disturbing trend of a growing disregard for OHS in the public sector. Attendees were told that workers in the public sector should also enjoy the basic core rights enshrined in the labour laws included in the OHS Act. Mokou added that the OHS Act also binds the state. The Department’s Deputy DirectorGeneral of Inspection and Enforcement Services (IES), Thobile told attendees that judging from recent inspection reports the health and safety of workers in the public sector is apparently not a primary issue to many. Lamati also said that the Department has been closing down non-compliant offices, schools and so on. “Every time there is a school, an army barracks or an office closed by the inspectors, service delivery is affected. As a department we are often accused of focusing only in the private sector when we enforce the laws. Our responsibility is to protect every worker, including those in the public sector. Given the poor levels of compliance with HBA regulations, I will be issuing instructions to the public sector in terms of Section 7 of the OHS Act in the coming months, instructing medical facilities to develop an occupational health and safety policy,” he said.
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DA and Mookgophong Municipality debate water crisis in the area Lizzy Bapela The Democratic Alliance (DA) Mookgophong has expressed concerns regarding the ongoing water issues in the town. They told the media that they are concerned that residents may be at risk of drinking contaminated water. The party said that they will be writing to two Limpopo MECs, seeking their immediate intervention following the municipality’s decision to direct the sewage overflows in the township toward the Nylsvlei. The MECs include that of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (CoGHSTA) Makoma Makurupetsa and Limpopo Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (LEDET) Seaparo Sekoati. The party’s Member of Parliament (MP) Beyers Smit highlighted that this is an area where the borehole fields supplies water to the town. Smit is also the NCOP (National Council of Provinces) member and Constituency Head of Mountain View Section. The DA said that they made the discovery during an oversight visit in the area and says that it is clear that the municipality is recklessly polluting its own water supply. They added that the sewage is now flowing into the Nylsvlei Nature Reserve, a highly protected area under the international RAMSAR treaty, which focuses on endangered vleiland (marshland) and its bird life. The DA said that they have engaged with the municipality a number of times regarding the matter. Nothing has been done, they say, despite millions being allocated to fix the sewage system. “We are planning to take water samples to be tested at a laboratory to determine whether it is suitable for human consumption. We will also ask our colleagues in the National Assembly to use parliamentary procedures to pressure the municipality to resolve
the matter urgently,” said Smit. The DA said that they will be engaging with the Minister of Water Affairs and Sanitation, Nomvula Mokonyane and the Cooperative Governance Department for their urgent intervention. Smit visited the area on Thursday, 2 October to assess the water crisis and other service delivery-related issues. According to the party, the sewage system has stopped working and there have been electricity shortages./ The DA said that their quest to speak to the leaders have been aimed at getting them to intervene in serious service delivery issues faced by the area in making? sure that the communities receive the services they deserve. Smit told The BEAT that some areas in Mookgophong receive water only at night, while others have low water pressure. He added that the water crisis in the area is far from over, and that the municipality expects people to share water from a tank at a central location. Meanwhile, the municipality mentioned previously that water crisis took place at certain sections in the area and the matter was attended to. Municipal spokesperson Lerato Makomene confirmed that they made a notice to the public, informing them that their reservoirs were experiencing water supply problems which lead to low water pressure. The notice stated that as a result, interruption of water supply and quality may be affected by this and there would be water cuts at specified periods. The notice further stated that during water cuts, the municipality will supply the affected community areas with water through water tanks. As a result, residents were urged to refrain from watering gardens and preserve water. All queries in this regard were referred to the municipality’s Acting Technical Services Manager Willy Magana.
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Mookg ophong w ater pr ob lems Mookgophong wa prob oblems solv ed, sa ys m unicipality solved, says municipality Lizzy Bapela Mookgophong Local Municipality has assured its residents that there are no longer issues with water supply. This follows a report by the municipality stating that there are areas within their domain that have been experiencing water shortages from burst pipes. Three areas were said to have been affected. Municipal spokesperson Mmatshepo Phoka told The BEAT that staff members from the Technical Services Department in the municipality attended swiftly to the problem, bringing it to an end. She added that the community could now rest assured that the problem is solved, and will not struggle to obtain water as they had been forced to recently. “The status at the moment is that the reservoir was very low, and this took about 48 hours to sufficiently replenish. Water was distributed to members of
the affected community through water tankers during that time, until the situation returned to normal. We have sent out apologies to the affected community for the inconvenience,” Phoka said. The municipality had service delivery issues before, including water supply, which saw hundreds of concerned members of the public marching to the municipal premises to hand over a memorandum of grievances to the mayor and her staff. The mayor expressed concern in her recent budget speech over negative media reports regarding certain incidents within the municipality and the community. She also emphasized that the municipality aims to deliver quality services to the public. She added that the communities look up to their leaders once they have voted them into power, expecting only the reward of their government ruling them fairly and justly.
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Dads in the Picture have a game drive experience
Dads in the Picture with their children at Mabalingwe. Photo: TK Mashaba
Children saw a giraffe during the drive. Photo: TK Mashaba
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Eenheid Primary School hosts Arbor Day Lizzy Bapela Eenheid Primary School in Modimolle regards the Arbor Day they hosted on the 26th of September as a success. The event, which is held annually, is meant to teach students from primary schools in Modimolle about agriculture and afford them an opportunity to take part in the day’s activities. Lambert Moloto of the Modimolle Department of Agriculture said that the objective of the event is to involve the schools in the Limpopo greening initiative and agricultural resource conservation campaign. He added that the Department invited all schools on an annual basis to take part in the activities and sometimes hosts competitions to keep schools motivated. He added that the students are taught about all there is to know about tree planting and greening, in a quest to alleviate poverty and sustain food security. Forty-four students and five teachers from the school participated in the
tree-planting session on the day. Moloto emphasized the value and importance of trees in people’s lives when he addressed the students, and conducted a tree-planting demonstration. He is also leading the development of the school orchard, allowing all attending stakeholders an opportunity to plant trees with his support. The tree of the year was planted and the correct method of planting was demonstrated. The safe use of water as well as the proper use of chemicals was emphatically demonstrated and the event was held under the theme “Forest and People: Investing in a Sustainable Future.” Special Programs Officer from the Department Doris Lebese also gave a message of support to the attending stakeholders, adding that the event went very well. She said that technical visits to the school should be conducted continuously and continuously and taken as educational activities.
Pienaarsrivier students visit UK Daddies playing Volleyball. Photo: TK Mashaba TK Mashaba A proud group of fathers from Bela Bela took their children for a game drive in Mabalingwe on Saturday, 27 September, and the experience was one that the children will cherish for years to come. According to Cole Mahabeer, the chairperson of Dads in the Picture’s Bela Bela branch, the game drive came about when they could not secure a good place at the park where the picnic was initially supposed to take place. “We just decided to take them on a game drive in Mabalingwe Nature Resort to show them some of the animals, and it worked wonders. The children were asking questions about different animals which some of them have never seen before,” he
Cole Mahabeer helping his sons on a game of chess. Photo: TK Mashaba said. The expected representatives from the head branch could not attend as they had other commitments. The children were treated to a buffet and taken to the swimming pools, where they played with other children who were visiting the game farm on that day. “We also had a chance to play volleyball and table tennis while socializing with other dads,” he said. The group has taken the initiative on other things including social and health issues. Vusi Nhlapo, also a member, said that fathers must always exercise in order to be healthy and positive. The group are planning a night camping before the end of October and are calling on other fathers to join them.
Pienaars rivier Primary School students visited the UK. Photo supplied Lizzy Bapela Six students from Pienaarsrivier Primary School went on a fullysponsored trip to the West Kirby Grammar School in the northwest of England. Two teachers from the school accompanied the students on the trip.
The students departed on Monday, 29 September and were scheduled to return on Thursday, 9 October. The school principal Joseph Seema told The BEAT that they had established links with the other school in order to exchange cultural experiences and educational programs for the benefit of both schools and their students. He added that students from the schools visit each other every year and learn more every time. Seema added that the intention is for students to have fun during the trips. The candidates are chosen on the basis of family background and finances. “During these trips all the students and teachers get accommodated in families in the destination area. They don’t sleep in hotels or guesthouses. This is to make sure that they experience every facet of local life and join in. The trip exposes students to other cultures and they learn to do things their way,” he said. The parents of the chosen students extended their gratitude to the principal for the opportunity given to their children. The parents said that Seema’s management does not only entail strict rules, but also affords students opportunities to learn outside the formal education system. The parents saluted the principal for his efforts and contributions.
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Photo of the week What a teacher makes In honour of UNESCO’s World Teachers’ Day which was on 5 October, here is a poem by Taylor Mali, himself both a teacher and an award-winning poet: “He says the problem with teachers is What’s a kid going to learn from someone who decided his best option in life was to become a teacher? He reminds the other dinner guests that it’s true what they say about teachers: Those who can, do; those who can’t, teach. I decide to bite my tongue instead of his and resist the temptation to remind the dinner guests that it’s also true what they say about lawyers. Because we’re eating, after all, and this is polite conversation. I mean, you’re a teacher, Taylor. Be honest. What do you make? And I wish he hadn’t done that— asked me to be honest— because, you see, I have this policy about honesty: if you ask for it, then I have to let you have it. You want to know what I make? I make kids work harder than they ever thought they could. I can make a C+ feel like a Congressional Medal of Honor and an A-- feel like a slap in the face. How dare you waste my time with anything less than your very best. I make kids sit through 40 minutes of study hall in absolute silence. No, you may not work in groups. No, you may not ask a question. Why won’t I let you go to the bathroom? Because you’re bored. And you don’t really have to go to the bathroom, do you? I make parents tremble in fear when I call home: Hi. This is Mr. Mali. I hope I haven’t called at a bad time, I just wanted to talk to you about something your son said today. To the biggest bully in the grade, he said, “Leave the kid alone. I still cry sometimes, don’t you? It’s no big deal.” And that was noblest act of courage I have ever seen. I make parents see their children for who they are and what they can be. You want to know what I make? I make kids wonder, I make them question. I make them criticize. I make them apologize and mean it. I make them write. I make them read, read, read. I make them spell definitely beautiful, definitely beautiful, definitely beautiful over and over and over again until they will never misspell either one of those words again. Here, let me break it down for you, so you know what I say is true: Teachers make a difference! Now what about you?” Taylor Mali’s work is available online at www.taylormali.com.
The Mkhize family (from left: Sonto, Julia, Thandi and Nhlanhla) dressed in Tsonga attire for Heritage Day. Photo supplied
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Letter to the editor Dr Shuti Steph Khumalo , a resident of Bela Bela, writes: Allow me to register my disgust at the manner in which we are treated by the provincial government regarding the issue raised above. I usually believe in personal engagement rather than public engagement through media. Frustration, anger and discopuragement made me rush to the media. The road project started a couple of months ago and still up to date there is no progress registered. I personally contacted the site office and the responsible official through two SMSes. My engagement with the site manager was very irrational and a demonstration of individuals with no clue of what they are up to. The gentlemen tried to justify why they are failing to register progress. I do not need to justify why I confronted these guys, but because government encourages citizen activism and also as regular user of the road, I decided to engage and confront positively. Before I delve into the challenges and inconveniences of using the road, it is also important to indicate that I also did engage with the mayor of Bela-Bela, honourable Nhlapo who was also fed up with the snail pace of the development and privileged me with his engagement with the Premier of the Province on the same issue. The impact of the project is manifold: Traffic jams Dusty road Uneven and bumpy road All these factors result in road users arrive late at work, having to wash their cars on a daily basis windscreen cracks etc. But above all, one of the critical issues is the huge impact this has on the business. The image of the town is dented. These challenges lead me to the conclusion that: The contractor does not have any clue of road construction. There are no funds to continue with the project. Even though this is not the local municipality competence, but it will assist if they aggressively engage the provincial officials. As I indicated my hope is that the mayor has intimated that he is engaging with the premier for the removal of the contractor. I do not want to touch on the Bela-Bela Thabazimbi road. What I was told was that, it is the same contractor who is responsible. Just imagine if we go into Christmas holidays with such a mess.
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Makhutjisha Secondary School
Tokelo Seema, Brian Tlou and Tumi Ngoepe. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Thapelo Matonzi and Dipuo Chauke. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Maria Rakoma, Thabang Maithusi and Langa Lefiti. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Maria Motshabi and Shane Mphela. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Petunia Mashaba and Tebogo Kola. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Lucia Maluleka and David Mokoena. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Jonas Makinta and Lerato Maluleka. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Peter Mokgashoa and Marcia Maluleka. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
John Moshidi and Lebogang Mokgashoa. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Peter Khumalo and Nelly Katjedi. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Jerry Scott. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
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conditions of sale can be inspected at the offices of the Sheriff Bela Bela, at the same address as above, and will also be read out prior to the sale. The following additional information is furnished though in this respect nothing is guaranteed in the event of the information not being correct. ERF 36 EAU MONTAGNE Township Registration Division: K.R., Limpopo Province Measuring 594 square metres held by deed of transfer no. T 8478/2007 also known as: ERF 36 EAU MONTAGNE, Bela Bela, Limpopo Province Zone: Residential IMPROVEMENTS: Vacant land Take note of the following requirements for all prospective buyers: 1. As required by the specific Sheriff, a refundable registration fee is payable on date of auction. 2. Presentation to the Sheriff of the following FICA documents: 2.1 Copy of Identity Document 2.2 Proof of residential address. Signed at Pretoria on the 30 th day of September 2014. HAASBROEK AND BOEZAART INC Plaintiff’s Attorneys HB Forum 13 Stamvrug Street Val De Grace Pretoria P.O. Box 74224 Lynnwood Ridge, 0040 REF: BVDMERWE/TA/ S1234/6922 Telephone: (012) 481 3555.
Makhutjisha Secondary School from Mookgophong hosted a matric dance event for their Grade 12 students on Thursday, 2 October. The event started from the school premises on the day in question and then proceeded to Euphoria Golf Estate, where the formal event took place. The students expressed excitement over the “fabulous” trip, compared to the 2013 Grade 12 Class, who were instead taken to a dilapidated lodge for their matric dance event. The lodge the 2013 class were taken to did not have enough space for the students and no clean utensils, and the students were subjected to horrible meals which they had to prepare themselves. To date, the matter is still not solved no party could take the blame following the incident. Meanwhile, the school teachers attending the event at Euphoria also expressed joy over the recent matric dance which was disaster free.
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Erica Mokoka and Shawn Moropa. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
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Elisa Rapetswa and Precious Mosehla. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Koketso Makete, Hebert Moreane and Whitney Ngomane. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
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Walter Mokau and Lizbeth Masinge.
Hoërskool Warmbad Hoërskool Warmbad held their matric farewell on Thursday, 2 October.
Garry Nyantabana and Tumela Masemola. Photo: Herman Steyn
Frans Mataboge and Malebo Modiso looked lovely . The BEAT especially admired Modise’s lovely hair. Photo: Herman Steyn
Renalda Sepato was a vision in white, and her date was dressed to match. Photo: Herman Steyn
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Soccer players accuse Hlungwane of favouritism
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Development Games to be held at Settlers This volleyball player had a blast during last year’s development games at Settlers. Photo: TK Mashaba
“We know that he isn’t the mayor anymore so he can be excused now, but back when he was still the mayor he never bothered to include any ward but his own.”
Daniel Choshi, a former Happy Hearts player. Photo: supplied. TK Mashaba Accusations of nepotism have been making the rounds lately regarding
former Bela Bela mayor Freddy Hlungwane’s annual soccer tournament, which is only open to teams from his own ward. Players such as Daniel Choshi, a former Happy Hearts player, have described the tournament as nepotistic. “We used to look at Freddy as a mayor who would set an example of unity among the youth but instead he has made a division by only hosting a tournament for his own ward,” said Choshi. Choshi said that he believed that the tournament would be better if all local SAB teams were invited to participate. “We know that he isn’t the mayor anymore so he can be excused now, but back when he was still the mayor he never bothered to include any ward but his own,” Choshi added. Hlungwane responded that he wanted to give back to the community in the ward where he stays.
Dads in the Picture applaud educators “Our country
Meshach Kekana, chairman of Dads in the Picture. Photo supplied TK Mashaba Dads in the Picture celebrated World Teacher Day on October 5. According to the group’s chairman Meshach Kekana it is vital to celebrate and support these vital professionals. “We must ensure that we pay our respects to the men and woman who are tasked with laying the early foundation for children. We need to celebrate and support the men and women who ignite the very first sparks of learning along with parents, and acknowledge their positive contribution despite any challenges they may face
needs more committed educators as much as it needs committed and supportive parents who have children’s interests at heart...
whether in their personal or professional lives, or in our current challenging political landscape,” he said. He went on to say that South Africa needs more committed educators as much as it needs committed and supportive parents who have the children’s interests at heart. “At times we can’t help but point fingers when things go wrong in our education systems, but people need to pick up the mirror and ask themselves if there was anything they could have done to contribute toward solving the education system’s challenges.”
TK Mashaba Waterberg athletes were expected to meet at Settlers Agricultural School for the District Annual Development games. The event is being organized by the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture in order to improve player development across various municipalities. Last year eleven teams were selected from different sport codes to take part in the next round. Among others these included Bela Bela’s Kamplits girls Volleyball, Sizwe Stars Netball team (now known as Diesel ‘n Dust Netball team)
Rapotokwane’s boys soccer team, Phagameng boys and girls rugby, and Mogalakwena’s cricket team. Stylop volleyball boys also made it, along with Mosate’s softball team and Marapong’s softball team. Both Mosesetjane’s boys and girls soccer teams were also included. According to Theega Ganaga from the province’s Department of Sport, the different sporting codes will be competing from early in the morning at Settlers. Diesel n Dust coach Koketso Kgabo could not hold in his excitement about the new challenge for his team.
Maks Chisan yama cele br ates Chisany celebr bra ay ear of b usiness year business
From left: Ashly Molies, Kersha Molies and Menzie Ngwenya with the anniversary cake. Photo: TK Mashaba. TK Mashaba Maks Chisanyama in Bela Bela celebrated their one-year anniversary on 5 October in style with a line-up of DJs and an all-white party decoration scheme. According to Menzi Ngwenya, the owner, hospitality has always been his priority. “I operate from Monday to Monday and I have customers from different companies who just come to chill at the Chisanyama,” he said. Having made it a year is a big
Mmaphefo Matseing , DJ Machona Simango and Annastacia Ngobeni looking all fine during Maks Chisanyama Anniversary. Photo: TK Mashaba. accomplishment for the management team. Menzi said that since he has been operating the business in Bela Bela, he has learned a lot about how to treat people. “Remember when you render any kind of service always to put your client before anything,” he said. The place has attracted locals and those from beyond Bela Bela, who like to attend to see how the locals have fun. “We will be doing more events including bringing some more top artists and DJs,” said Ngwenya.