11 July 2014
New Mayor appointed
The local community took to the streets celebrating their new mayor. Photos: Justin Steyn Justin Steyn A new mayor has been appointed in the town of Bela Bela. This comes after former mayor, Councillor Freddy Hlungwane was requested to resign from his position via the ANC Provincial Executive Committee. Councillor Lucas Nhlapo was elected and sworn in to office on Wednesday, 2 July at the local municipality’s Council chambers. At his inauguration, Nhlapo stated that he will serve the entire local community. “I hereby swear to serve the entire community and not just a section. My aim is to take this municipality further,” he said. Nhlapo took note of several issues which the town faces and planned to take these
head on. “In our town, road infrastructure, housing, storm water- issues and the general upkeep of the town must be dealt with more seriously. The local municipality must ensure that these issues are dealt with more rapidly and effectively.” He said. Nhlapo described the town as a tourist destination that should be attractive to its visitors. This, he said, is hampered by overwhelming poverty which must be eradicated. Nhlapo further noted that the municipality must complete all planned projects on their intended due dates. “A big challenge that the Bela Bela municipality is faced with is the completion of planned projects. I would like to tell the public that come the end of this financial
year, all planned projects should be completed without any delays taking place,” he said. On issues regarding youth development and crime, Nhlapo said that he plans to build more sports and recreational centres where the youth can be safe and develop valuable skills for their future. “Currently, there is a big gap for the youth. Sports centres and recreational facilities must be built to ensure that our children are safe and can develop their full potential without harm. Drug abuse is killing our community and the municipality, local authorities and the community at large must work hand in hand so that this problem can be eradicated”’ he said.
Nhlapo concluded that he will be communicating with various stakeholders on issues such as crime and HIV. Members of the local community who attended the inauguration said that they are pleased with Nhlapo’s appointment and expect great things from the newly elected Mayor. “Under Hlungwane we suffered in poverty and general service delivery has been poor. We trust that Nhlapo will change these situations so that the town can flourish,” they said. At midday Bela Bela’s streets were filled with the buzzing and hooting of the local community celebrating the appointment of their new mayor.
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Two DUI arrests in one night Justin Steyn Police in Bela Bela arrested two intoxicated drivers on Saturday 5 July. According to the local police spokesperson, Constable Glen Manamela, both incidents occurred whilst police were conducting patrols. In the first instance a 26 year old man, Musa Sithole, was driving a silver Toyota in Extension 5 of the local township. Manamela said that Sithole had been driving the vehicle during the evening hours without any headlights indicated. She added that a patrol vehicle stopped the vehicle, after which it was discovered that Sithole was intoxicated whilst driving. He was arrested and made his first
court appearance on Monday 7 July at the Bela Bela Magistrate court. The case was remanded to Monday 3 November and Sithole was released on bail of R1000. A second case of intoxicated driving was opened after Takalani Mampee allegedly drove past a stop sign at top speed. Manamela said that a patrol vehicle stopped Mampee and added that he struggled to move out of the vehicle he had been driving in, allegedly due to his intoxication, before being arrested. Mampee made his first court appearance on Monday 7 July at the Bela Bela Magistrate court and was released on bail of R1 000. He is expected to make a second appearance on Monday 10 November.
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Department of Traffic arrests senior official The Department of Transport Limpopo – Internal Affairs Division arrested a senior traffic officer on Friday, 4 July at Mookgophong Municipality. The officer appeared in Mookgophong magistrate court for fraud and was released on R2000 bail on condition that he is not allowed to go to the testing station and he may not communicate with any of the state
witnesses. The case was postponed to 15 September 2014 for further investigations and for the Department of Transport Limpopo - Internal Affairs Division to finalize their forensic. The matter is investigated in a joint operation by the Department’s Internal Affairs and the Hawks of the SAPS anti - corruption division.
Axe attack victims back home
Child drowns in dam Justin Steyn A child has died after drowning in a dam on a farm on Stockpoort Road in Lephalale, after he and a friend went swimming. According to ER24 spokesperson, Russel Meiring, paramedics received the emergency call to meet the father on the roadside. Upon their arrival at the scene, they immediately assessed the boy but no signs of life were found.
Meiring said that advanced life support and CPR was performed on the boy for 30 minutes but the boy could not be revived. The boy’s friend was assessed and treated for her injuries and was thereafter transported to a nearby hospital for further treatment. The girl later told paramedics that they had been swimming in the dam when the boy apparently became fatigued.The exact cause of the incident is still unknown. Rachel and Manie de Beer have returned home after recovering from a vicious attack in February. Photo Supplied. Justin Steyn
The business area between Unie Slaghuis and Pep-Stores in Bela Bela town experienced water shortages after thief stole copper cables in their area of operation on Monday, 7 July. Some offices were flooded with water, while the rest of the veranda was also flooded. Police spokesperson Constable Glen Manamela said that no such crime was reported in their docket file. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Victims of an attack in Leeupoort have returned home after a few months. Manie and Rachel de Beer, who were viciously attacked by five men, one of whom was allegedly carrying an axe, at their home in Leeupoort in February were staying with family in Hillcrest in Kwa-Zulu Natal after their ordeal. The couple were asleep when they were attacked in the early hours of Friday, 28 February by five men who allegedly broke into their home. Their daughter, Linda de Beer, said that Manie had to undergo two intensive operations - one to clean and repair the skull fractures and another to replace his jaw with titanium plates. He had also contracted a bacterial infection due to the nature of his injuries. Rachel suffered severe back injuries as she had gone for a back operation two weeks prior to the attack. Rachel spoke about how it feels to be back home for the first time since the attack.
“It has been up and down for Manie and I. We came back about a month ago and it has been fairly difficult for us to adapt. Manie is eating healthy again and he seems to be doing fine. I have trouble sleeping and often fear for my life,” she said. The couple has since upgraded security around the home by implementing secure burglar bars and alarm system. Rachel described her living conditions as insecure paranoia. “Despite going for counselling I still wake up at night with nightmares and do not like to leave our curtains open at night. I have also mistaken a man who works at a local liquor outlet as one of the attackers. It took me weeks to go to this particular store just to clarify if this man’s face seemed familiar but it did not. I don’t like living in fear but I am grateful to still be alive, many others have had to endure much worse,” she said Two suspects who were caught, Trymore Munetsi and Petrus Sithole, have been denied bail during their court appearances and all parties are expected to appear at the Bela Bela Magistrates court in July.
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An interview with the new mayor
Lucas Nhlapo, the new mayor of Bela Bela. Photo supplied Lizzy Bapela The BEAT was given the opportunity to interview Bela Bela’s new Mayor, Lucas Nhlapo, as he steps into his new position. Here is what he had to say. The BEAT: Congratulations on your appointment and kindly tell us and the public how do you feel about it, considering that it has been long overdue? Mayor: Thanks very much, I feel honoured. The people have been waiting for me to step in as the mayor. I am glad to have been given an opportunity to serve them and will do that with pride and dignity, working together as a collective with the council. The BEAT: When did you decide to get into politics and who was your
inspiration” Mayor: A long time ago when I was still attending Bela Bela High School before the 1986 strike. Comrades such as the late Sam Makhubela, Sam Matlaisane, Mike Moatshe, Zakes Moeletsi, Matilda Radebe, Chris Hani and mostly Peter Mokaba inspired me, with their vibrant leadership. I was the secretary of the then Bela Bela ANC Youth League SubRegion and got elected treasurer of the ANC Bela Bela branch after the unbanning of the ANC in those years. The BEAT: What are you bringing to the table for your people and what kind of relationship do you wish to establish with them and municipal stakeholders such as the business community and government departments, in a quest to better the lives of the residents? Mayor: My experience in the local government sphere and politics. I worked as a junior official in the TLC Offices of the Waterberg District, assistant manager for council committees and then became manager in the Executive Mayor’s office. I also became one of the first ANC councillors after the 1994 elections. I worked in the finance office at the Bela Bela Local Municipality so I gained experience with finance issues. I have always had a passion in that department. The BEAT: The municipality has been in the news many times in the past few years with issues such as infightings and corruption You were also among those in the recent court case that dragged on for weeks. How do you plan to retain its status and regain the people’s trust? Mayor: People should just understand their roles in a workplace. They must know what it means to be a leader because even if you do not involve yourself in any infighting, others who want to settle some scores will cause chaos in your department to prove a
Bela Bela resident wins case against municipality “An individual can ttak e the municiake like ak e on something lik pality, confident that no amount of expensive lawyers will avail them as they have to represent themselves.” Andries van der Heyde Johan Mills, a resident of Bela Bela, recently won a case against his municipality in the Bela Bela Small Claims Court. Mills took the municipality to court about their inconsistent and inaccurate billing of his water account. The municipality was ordered to repay R6 887.87 back to Mills which was incorrectly billed during the previous years. The court found that due to incorrect meter readings on Mills’ account, the municipality was at fault in the matter. Mills earlier told The BEAT that his household’s water usage is consistent, and that they use the borehole on the property for gardening. The borehole water is naturally not billed for by the municipality. Mills accused the municipality of sucking the figures out of their thumbs. Mills told The BEAT that water usage on his property has been irregularly measured, and that penalty taxes have been applies to his account in a manner contrary to law. The interest charged on his account, Mills says, amounts to exploitation. He said that the municipality has upon occasion billed him for “months” of longer than 50 days, resulting in
penalty tariffs being levied on his account for excessive water usage. “The sliding scale used by the municipality to calculate our water bills cannot continue unless there is a system in place to regulate it,” he said. “I am pleased with the results of the case. The municipality has reportedly been ordered to pay the amount over to Mills. Unless the money is paid, the municipality will have to pay interest. Mills said that the money has not yet been paid over to him. In an interview with the national media earlier this week, Mills spoke of plans to help other residents with similar cases. Basic services such as water and electricity are going up in the new financial year, with electricity going up 16% and water 7,4%. Lerato Pasha, head of accounting at the municipality, said at a meeting earlier in the year that municipal officials should leave a report at any property they visit to prove the dates that they visited. “The small claims court is a wonderful place,” said Mills. “An individual can take on something like the municipality, confident that no amount of expensive lawyers will avail them as they have to represent themselves.”
point. Those in our municipality were just misunderstandings and not infighting because sometimes when council has to appoint managers, some people differ. As the municipality’s PMT, we will be meeting with the community and stakeholders on a regular basis and explain to them to make them understand how a council functions. We are going to work at promoting the image of the town because some people tainted the name of our municipality so we have to apply some policies and legislation to avoid any mishaps. The BEAT: How do you plan to deal with issues of unfinished projects, irregular awarding of tenders, disappearing money and other political ills within the municipality? Mayor: On the issue of projects, we are going to visit all the incomplete ones and come up with a plan on how to complete them. Continuous monitoring will be done to ensure they complete. We will implement the Service and Delivery Implementation Plan strategy signed by heads of departments to ensure no hiccups. We will continue monitoring and get regular feedback. The issue of irregular awarding of tenders is hearsay and we encourage all who contract that kind of information or have proof to come out and report it. The premier’s office hotline is also available for those who would want to report anonymously. The BEAT: What goals do you set for yourself in this short office term and is it enough to achieve them? Mayor: We want to focus on the beautification of the town, make it a tourist attracting town. We want to promote tourism and make Bela Bela attractive visitors and residents. The township has a problem of roads but that will be attended to, though it will not bring a quick solution. The project for road maintenance on all roads linking to R101 is worth R10 million. By
beautifying the place we first have to eradicate informal settlements. We will allocate stands to qualifying beneficiaries, some for RDP and some for middle income stands. Informal settlements affect investment very badly and the more investment we get the more job opportunities are created. We are busy in developing sports and recreational facilities and that will fall under capital projects in the IDP report. We will be working around combating the abuse of drugs and substances by young people. The BEAT: What do you think is the mistake that most leaders do that leads to their dismissal? Mayor: They do not take decisions without fear or favour and that makes a strong leader. People were not dismissed but redeployed in order to strengthen the capacity to deliver better services to the people. The BEAT: Who are the councillors appointed to new positions and what are their portfolios? Mayor: Myself as chairperson of the Executive Council (EXCO) and the mayor of Bela Bela, for Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) Chairperson Matilda Radebe as the new Chief Whip and former Chief Whip Elizabeth Maluleka as the new Speaker, together with councillors Kobus van der Merwe and Jeremiah Ngobeni also as EXCO members. The BEAT: Can we expect any restructuring within the municipality? Mayor: Yes. Committees will be restructured and councillors serving at the district will be deployed to the local municipality. The BEAT: What would you like to tell the people of Bela Bela as you get settled in your mayoral chair? Mayor: That I am going to work together with my collective to give them better services.
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Municipality speaks about Parking meter concerns
The “Park and Pay” meters have officially increased but are still being ignored by the general public. Photo: Justin Steyn Justin Steyn Parking meter tariffs in Bela Bela’s Central Business District (CBD) area have officially increased by 5.4%. Motorists are now expected to pay; R2.11 for 6 to 30 Minute’s usage, R 3.13 for 31 to 45 Minutes and R 5.27 for 40 to 60 minutes usage of these meters. Monthly rental of the parking meters has increased to R527 per month. Bela Bela municipal spokesperson, Matome Sebelebele, has noted that there are many challenges that the municipality faces in this regard. “On a weekly basis, traffic officers are conducting foot patrol with the purpose of encouraging payments, however vandalism is affecting the machines badly. There are parking meters which
have foreign objects inside coin slots such as chewing gum and other items that make it impossible to insert coins,” he said. It has been said that the general public prefers to pay car guards at the CBD rather than the meters which the municipality intends to procure revenue from for road infrastructure maintenance. Sebelebele said that the municipality is currently trying to establish a reasonable working relationship with these guards. However he added that motorists also face crime related challenges where some car guards are concerned. “Currently our division is in process of engaging car guards and police to enhance the relationship in to order to have a good coordination. Motorists chose to pay car guards because payments to them will be done when the motorist leaves the parking bay. It has been alleged that car guards will be on the lookout for traffic officers and make payment to the meter only when they see the officer and if not, payment will not be made. It is also alleged that there are some motorists who are experiencing theft challenges from inside their cars where they lose their valuable items and they suspect the same car guards who were guarding the vehicles. Sebelebele did not mention that more parking meters are confirmed to be implemented in the Bela Bela area as indicated in September 2013.
Limpopo premier addresses the province
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Limpopo welcomes new political appointments Lizzy Bapela Limpopo welcomed the appointments of new Political Management Teams in various local and district municipalities, following the ANC’s resolution to redeploy speakers, chief whips, mayors and executive mayors across the province. The ruling party’s resolution to sack the PMTs was taken during its special Provincial Executive Meeting held on Tuesday, 1 July In Bela Bela, Elizabeth Maluleka was moved from her position as Chief Whip to Speaker, replacing the ousted Maria Monyane. Lucas Nhlapo retained his Executive Council position and was sworn in as the new mayor of Bela Bela, replacing Freddy Hlungwane. Matilda Radebe was appointed as the new Chief Whip stepping into Maluleka’s shoes. On behalf of the new PMT, Nhlapo extended his gratitude to the ANC for trusting in them to lead the municipality and serve the people of Bela Bela. The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) in Limpopo noted the recent development in municipalities across the province, following the ruling party’s resolution. SALGA thanked all those who had served and welcome the new appoint-
ees. The association’s Communications and Marketing Officer, Thipa Selala, said that as per the organization’s mandate, the new appointees will be inducted to ensure that local government moves forward. “Further to the above, SALGA is currently running a programme to induct all Senior Managers in municipalities and many other programmes. We hope that all these programmes taken together and the injection of new energy and leadership brought about by the municipal political appointees, we should be able to move closer to achieving better audit outcomes, accelerated infrastructure spending and stable governance. Meanwhile, former Bela Bela Mayor Hlungwane had in his message to the media said: “I must thank the movement for affording me an opportunity to lead and be part of its rich history of 490 000 people of Bela Bela. Politically I have graduated, for I am already being poured out like a drink offering. The time has come for my departure and I have fought the fight, finished the race and kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness. It is not over until God says it is over”.
Farmers accuse Agriculture office of neglect
Limpopo Premier Stanley Mathabatha addressed the people during his recent EXCO Lekgotla attended by dignitaries from across the province. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Lizzy Bapela Waterberg mayors, municipal managers, traditional leaders and highranking government officials were among the delegates who joined the Limpopo Premier Stanley Mathabatha for his address during the Executive Council Lekgotla on Tuesday, 24 June. In his address, Mathabatha said that leaders are tasked to ensure that they do not disappoint the people who have reaffirmed their faith in the ANC government. He added that the low voter turnout should serve as a reminder that the people expect more from their leaders. “We are fortunate enough to be building on the success of the past twenty years, which provides a rigorous account of successes and failures. Our Program of Action in the next five years must mirror the ruling party’s manifesto. Our priorities must be to develop rural communities through land reform, job creation and the expansion of the economy, among others. We also need to provide adequate human settlement, basic services and quality education and training to the people,” he said. He said that the government has
been providing housing to citizens, and that the building of suitable housing should remain at the top of their agenda. Mathabatha added that government has succeeded in providing many households with clean running water and sanitation, but that more needs to be done. Mathabatha also mentioned a need to support and expand the farming sector. He said that government must exercise itself to improve the lot of small and medium businesses which play a pivotal role in growing the nation’s economy. “We must invest effort into building a strong cooperative movement in the province, with more emphasis on rural areas. We must also ensure that out municipalities are supported and enabled to deliver on their mandates, with increased attention to struggling municipalities,” he said. Mathabatha said that forward planning is vital to success, and success can only be achieved when politicians, administrators and municipalities are doing what is expected of them. “We have an obligation to succeed,” he said. “Departments must demonstrate good leadership by, among others, acquiring unqualified audit reports.”
Paulos Mosana from Masakhane Village is accusing the Department of Agriculture of neglecting them. Photo: TK Mashaba TK Mashaba Agriculture is a main contributor to the South African economy, but a Masakhane farmer is accusing the Department of Agriculture of neglecting the needs of local farmers. Paulos Mosana from Masakhane Village near Radium said that the Towoomba Circuit has not been taking their needs into consideration recently. This comes after the Circuit helped them plant sunflowers in an unprepared farm. “The people from Towoomba planted sunflowers on a ten hectare farm which was not well prepared, and they never came back to help with the weeding,” said Mosana.
Mosana says that he has met with representatives several times and visited the offices, with no result. The sunflowers planted in the field under discussion did not deliver a good crop, as grass and shrubs hindered the plants’ growth. “What they did was play with state money,” he said. “If they had done their jobs, the community would have benefited greatly during harvest time.” The provincial department allocated funds to help farmers become selfsufficient in farming but according to Mosana the farmers are feeling cheated. “They are robbing us,” he said. Towoomba was not available for comment.
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Photo of the week Mandela Month A week from now, on 18 July, South Africa will join the rest of the world in celebrating Mandela Day. Nelson Mandela was the only person whose birthday was acknowledged as a holiday by the United Nations, and that organization will join every radio station, television channel and politician in South Africa in calling for 67 minutes of activism. It’s a sound enough idea, in theory. If every human being on the planet spends just 67 minutes helping each other, how much can we accomplish? The very idea of what we can do is awe-inspiring. On the other hand, the fact that there is a need for a day like this, a day where we must all be reminded to do good deeds and to help each other, is just another piece of evidence showing how far the human race has yet to come. Why is there only one day, one month, where people are expected to do good? Isn’t that a little bit like being a Christian on Sundays? After all, every holy book in the world has its version of the story of the Good Samaritan. Somewhere in the holy book of every religion there is a story of a person who did good, despite the odds, and those people are heroes in our eyes. The woman who gave water to Jesus as he walked with the cross, the Samaritan who helped a stranger…those are the heroes of the Bible. Nelson Mandela was a true hero to the South African people. He led us into freedom. He was a great man. It is doubtful that he managed to do all he had to do in 67 minutes a year. We should all be emulating people like Nelson Mandela, not for 67 minutes a year, or a month. If you give 67 minutes of your time every week to making the world a better place, that’s 52 hours a year – six and a half working days. Imagine what you accomplish in a week at work. Now imagine that you are spending that effort, spread out over a year, to making the world a better place. Imagine what we all could accomplish, with 67 minutes a week. The will of man is the strongest force in creation. It can level mountains, or build them. It can take men into the sky, into space, to the moon itself. The will of man has built the cities that shimmer like stars when you see our world from space. The will of man has changed the face of our planet forever. Perhaps it is time to start making sure that we are changing the face of our world into something our children will want to live in.
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Letter to the editor Acknowledging the psychological creativity nature of all groupings, formations and individualism in the society is symbolism to provision of a character immune to passive and bowing, in contexts seen to insane. The determination of a healthy relations system in our country is seen through finding of all available colours in emblems of watchdogs organizations and political parties, such suggest that since colour is associated to meaning, thus minds are awakened and ideas are recollected to an intention of societal construction. Young people are to be inspired by fellow young people to take keen interest in every nation building thought, inclusive of creating or building interest in reading, analyzing and developing ideological bearings, such the assortment that is lifted by their willingness to see the obvious, as a dubious eye attracts curiosity, which eventually shall lead to solutions on anything confronting their stay in whichever zone. Young people are coiled and caught up in adults’ feuds which have no basis for transformation, but packed with elements unnecessary to development, young people are strengtheners of policies which directly ambush their interest duly because we are remora fishes, we are unable to hunt for our own preys, but rather feel enchanted when fed with leftovers. We should invent a mass character of rejection, rejection to being used, rejection from supporting things that marginalizes us on basis of scoring favoritism, rejection to passing newspapers, books and notices without being caught to read, rejection to hiding behind the grass of tuition expenditure in order to remain satisfied with grade 12 as our highest educational achievement. We should retrieve the sense that blaming is insulting to progress as Katharine Hepburn said; ”We are taught you must blame your father, your sisters, your brothers, the school, the teachers - but never blame yourself. It’s never your fault. But it’s always your fault, because if you wanted to change you’re the one who has got to change.” Political correctness should mean seeing young people of different political beliefs gathering continuously throughout the 366 days doing community encouragements, than to hate each other based on the colour of the emblem of their affiliations, engage in crime, illiteracy, poverty and disease infection alleviation initiatives. South Africa will be moved forward, if at all together. We are part of this participatory democracy, and reject blaming of racism and Apartheid of our laziness to make life a carousel for ourselves and living beyond township demarcation. I take kind notes in concluding this piece by quoting J. Michael Straczynski as saying; “People spend too much time finding other people to blame, too much energy finding excuses for not being what they are capable of being, and not enough energy putting themselves on the line, growing out of the past, and getting on with their lives.” I write in my personal capacity although a member of the ANC in Good Standing, Klaas Nono Mabunda
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LEGALS BELA-BELA AMENDMENT SCHEME 82/08 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT OF THE TOWN PLANNING SCHEME IN TERMS OF SECTION 56 (1) (b) (i) OF THE TOWN PLANNING AND TOWNSHIPS ORDINANCE 1986 (ORDINANCE No 15 OF 1986) We, Geo Projects, authorised agents of the owner of Portions 4 and 8 of the farm Zaagkuilsdrift 46 JR Bela Bela hereby give notice in terms of section 56 (1) (b) (i) of the Town Planning and Townships Ordinance, 1986 (Ordinance No 15 of 1986) that we have applied to the Bela Bela Municipality for the amendment of the Town Planning Scheme, known as the Bela-Bela Land Use Scheme, 2008, by the amendment of the zoning of the properties by the addition of an annexure to the existing Agriculture zoning, to make provision for over night accommodation, restaurant, conference facilities and additional uses as indicated in the annexure to the amendment scheme. Particulars of the application will lie for inspection during normal office hours at the office of the Municipal Manager, Municipal Offices, Bela Bela, for a period of 28 days from 4 July 2014. Objections to or presentations in respect of the application must be lodged with or made in writing to: The Municipal Manager at the above address or Private Bag X 1609, Bela Bela, 0480, within a period of 28 days from 4 July 2014. Address: P.O. Box 919, Bela Bela, 0480,
Tel: 082 881 7252. (4 & 11/7) NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA GAUTENG DIVISION, PRETORIA CASE NUMBER: 59467/2009 In the matter between: FIRSTRAND BANK LIMITED Plaintiff and PROSPECT SA INVESTMENTS 72 (PTY) LTD 1st Defendant JOHANNES THEOBALT HATTING VAN NIEKERK 2nd Defendant LEONE ELIZABETH VAN NIEKERK 3rd Defendant In Execution of a Judgement of the High Court of South Africa, (Gauteng Division, Pretoria) in the abovementioned suit, a sale without reserve will be held by the Sheriff Modimolle (Nylstroom) at 108 Hagen Street, Modimolle, 0510 on 29 July 2014 at 10H00 of the undermentioned property of the Defendant/s on conditions which will lie for inspection at the offices of the Sheriff Modimolle (Nylstroom) at 108 Hagen Street, Modimolle, 0510, prior to the sale. Short description of property, situation and street number: CERTAIN: Portion 50 (A Portion of Portion 13) of the FARM BUFFELSPOORT 421, Registration Division K.R., Province of Limpopo. MEASURING: 1,1649 Hectares HELD BY DEED OF: TRANSFER NUMBER: T126797/2002 STREET ADRESS: FARM BUFFELSPOORT 421, Modimolle, Limpopo Province. The property is zoned residential/agricultural. The following information is furnished re the improvements, though in this re-
spect nothing is guaranteed: A main residential dwelling consisting of: 1 x Entrance hall, 1 x Lounge, 1 x Family room, 1 x Dining room, 1 x Kitchen, 4 x Bedrooms, 3 x bathrooms, 1 x Shower, 3 x Water closets, 4 x Carports, 1 x Servants room, 1 x Laundry room, 1 x Storeroom, 2 x Bathroom/waterclosets. A second residential dwelling consisting of: 1 x Lounge, 1 x Dining room, 1 x Kitchen, 3 x Bedrooms, 2 x Bathrooms, 3 x Water closets. Dated at Pretoria on this the 1st day of July 2014. ROOTH & WESSELS INC. Attorneys for the Plaintiff Walker Creek Office Park Second Floor, Walker Creek 2 90 Florence Ribeiro Street Muckleneuk, Pretoria Tel: (012) 452 4053 Ref: Q Badenhorst/ MAT152411 NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION IN THE NORTH GAUTENG HIGH COURT, PRETORIA (REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA) CASE NO. 22080/2011 In the matter between: THE S TANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA LIMITED Plaintiff and TOF SKENG TAU ID: 720305 5479 086 Defendant In execution of a judgement of the High Court of South Africa (North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria) in the abovementioned suit, a sale without reserve will be held by the Sheriff, Nylstroom (Modimolle) at the offices of the Sheriff 108 Hagen Street, Modimolle, on Tuesday, 29 July 2014 at 10h00 of the undermentioned property of the defendants subject to the conditions of sale which are available for inspection at
the offices of the Sheriff Nylstroom, 108 Hagen Street, Modimolle (Nylstroom). Erf 978 Vaalwater Ext. 1 Township REGISTRATION DIVISION: K.R. Limpopo Province MEASURING 394 (Three hundred and ninety four) square metres Held by deed of transfer T58571/2000 Subject to the conditions therein contained Better known as: Erf 978 Vaalwater Ext. 1 (978 Molekoa Street,Vaalwater) The following information is furnished with regard to improvements on the property although nothing in this respect is guaranteed: The property consists of: 2 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Dated at Pretoria on 13 June 2014. HACK STUPEL & ROSS Attorneys for Plaintiff 2nd Floor, Standard Bank Chambers Church Square, Pretoria REF: T. DE JAGER/ YOLANDI/HA10218 Tel: 012 325 4185. NOTICE TO REINSTATE A DEREGISTERED CLOSE CORPORATION Notice is hereby given of the intention to reinstate the deregistered Close Corporation: Omewachem Bk, Registration Number: 1999/ 046504/23. The reason for the reinstatement is that the Close Corporation is still in business and was deregistered because of an administrative omission. For further information or objection please contact: NUMERI ACCOUNTANTS INC IA Van Niekerk, tel 014 004 0100, 35 Luna Road, BelaBela, 0480. (11/15 & 25/7)
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Labour inspectorates tackle Civil Engineering Lizzy Bapela The Department of Labour’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Inspectorate has embarked on a series of blitz inspections with special focus on the Civil Engineering Sector. This year the inspections took place at the Medupi Power Station in Lephalale from Monday, 7, to Friday, 11 July. A representative for the Department said that the inspectorate will be putting all health and safety aspects of the station under scrutiny during the inspection, with the aim of ensuring compliance. One part of the inspection will look
at incident reporting and prevention methods used by onsite contractors as well as the appointment and training of Health and Safety representatives. “It will also focus on adherence to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act which will include aspects such as wages. Civil Engineering sector is the sector in which employers and employees are associated for the purpose of carrying out of civil engineering character and include such work in connection with the construction of aerodrome runways, bins, bunkers, bridges, cable ducts, caissons, canals, harbours, wharves as well as housings,” he said
Opportunities abound for jobseekers during Job Fair Lizzy Bapela Hundreds of young people from different parts of the Waterberg District gathered at Marapong Community Hall near Lephalale for a Job Fair Summit organized by the Limpopo Department of Labour’s Public Employment Services (PES) unit on Thursday,3 July. The Department’s Communication and Media Liaison Officer Johannes Mokou said that the summit was held as part of their mandate to expose young people to opportunities for employment, schooling and business. He add that their lives would never be the same again if they followed the guidelines shared with them during the summit. Stakeholders such as Eskom, Exxaro, the South African National Defence Force, the Limpopo Economic Development Agency, City Chambers, Lephalale Further Education and Training, the Department of Social Development and Lephalale Local Municipality attended the summit. The Department of Labour’’s Manager for PES, Joyce Mathurne, encouraged the attendees to grab as much information as possible, as the resources which were made available to them during the summit were there to show them the opportunities that were available. She told them that everything depends on them as
individuals. They had to ask difficult questions and seek clarity from the representatives of stakeholder departments. She said that the stakeholders represent important institutions in society and should give youngsters answers regarding their opportunities. One stakeholder representing the Limpopo Economic Development Agency praised the department for its efforts in reaching out to the youth, saying that such efforts should be encouraged. She further said that it is also an opportunity for various agencies to meet face to face with the young stars at grass-root levels and understand their frustrations. The summit also dovetails with other summits that were initiated by the Department under the support of Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant in 2011. During these summits, jobseekers were given an opportunity to meet with prospective employers face to face, while employers were also urged to register their employment opportunities on the Employment Services of South Africa (ESSA). One job seeker, who was also present during the summit, said the universality of unemployment in their area is worrisome and they hope that after this summit, all the stakeholders will be accessible so that they avoid labelling this summit a talk shop, same as the many that they witnessed before
Two of Modimolle’s proud gays Monica and Doobsie were seen parading in the main street of the township. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
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DA welcomes new councillor
The newest Bela Bela DA Councillor, David Senosha. Photo: Justin Steyn Justin Steyn David Senosha, a community-driven Democratic Alliance (DA) member, has been appointed as the party’s newest councillor. In a brief interview with The BEAT, he spoke about his involvement with the DA. “I was born and grew up in Bela Bela. I joined the party in 2008 and have been involved with many projects. One of the most touching was during the winter of
2011 when we delivered winter clothing to the needy, including schoolchildren,” he said. Senosha cited the party’s leadership as his inspiration for joining the party. “The DA has always had a strong leadership,” he said. “There has never been infighting or corruption findings as with other parties.” On a local level, Senosha said that he plans to address issues of concern within his ward. “I will be overseeing Leseding and other older township areas. The challenges there include poor road infrastructure, leaking sewage and power cuts.” When asked about his party’s relationship with other parties in the area, Senosha said that he will try his best to establish positive working relationships with the opposition. “Ultimately we are here to serve the community. The DA wants to establish a good relationship with the community and the opposition,” he said. Senosha planned to spend his first few weeks in office campaigning and conducting visits to his wards.
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Thobela FM kicks off Mandela Month in Modimolle
Steve Hlongwane of the Modimolle DCS engaged in a live interview with Sebasa Mogale during the Mandela Day event in Modimolle. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Volunteers posed for a group photo ahead of the cleaning campaign in Modimolle. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Vendors comply with safety rules
Senior citizens of Modimolle flocked to the Peter Nchabeleng Community Hall to meet their favourite celebrities during the Mandela Month event. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Sam Rammutla of the Bela Bela Forever Resorts briefed the award recipients during the event. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Elias Munyimbani Photos: Lizzy Bapela
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Celebrities and public servants got their hands dirty to make sure Modimolle is clean over the weekend. Photo: Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela
Ayedun Enitan Photos: Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela Vendors at the Bela Bela taxi rank have recently received motivation to continue complying with the electricity safety regulations. The awards ceremony to thank the vendors for their compliance was held on Wednesday, 18 June at the taxi rank. Bela Bela Forever Resorts acknowledged the vendors’ compliance by awarding them with certificates following a campaign held in February this year. In his address Sam Rammutla of Forever Resorts indicated that the vendors fixed the wiring in their stalls and restored all electronic appliances in good order. He encouraged them to continue saving electricity as part of a national awareness campaign to prevent loadshedding. Eskom representatives Frans Makhura
Hellen Tapala Photos: Lizzy Bapela and Manase Maila also addressed the recipients ahead of the awards, thanking them for making use of the information they had been given. The attendees received hampers from Eskom containing T-shirts, shopping bags and lightbulbs, among others. WATA’s Public Relations Officer Israel Molusi encouraged the vendors to always implement what they were taught at the rank and ensure that customers’ safety and satisfaction come first. He thanked the stakeholders on behalf of WATA for bringing such education to their area of operation, saying that it has changed the state of the rank to the better. He further encouraged the cooks to outdo themselves when serving customers, as they are their source of income. The team went stall by stall, checking and verifying if all of them are complying and all was declared in order.
National broadcaster Thobela FM kicked off their Mandela Month activities with an event in Modimolle on Saturday, 5 July. The station, led by Programme Manager David “Day-Day” Lebepe embardked in a cleaning campaign in conjunction with the Modimolle Department of Correctional Services (DCS) led by Social Reintegration head Steve Hlongwane and the local municipality under the leadership of Mayor Kgaretja Lekalakala. The leaders said that the partnership event was aimed at opening hearts by doing charity work and lending a helping hand to those in need. The team helped parolees and probationers to clean the local taxi rank and nearby streets, dressed in safety gear. Well-known Thobela FM DJs Sebasa “Supa-Dupa” Mogale, Mankoko “Babe: Mokhari, Happiness “Thomo”
Maake, Mokgadi “Khatjo Girl” Matlejwane and Bradwin Monyamane were among the staff members who entertained those who attended. Thobela FM delegates approached the DCS and the municipality for the partnership and were pleased with the positive response, resulting in the cleaning of Modimolle being the first in the station’s list of activities for Mandela Month. After cleaning the taxi rank, volunteers proceeded to Phagameng Old Age Home and donated 100 blankets to the residents there. The seniors flocked to the Peter Nchabeleng Community Hall, where they were greeted by their favourite celebrities. The blanket handouts ran short as so many people attended, and the municipality pledged to make up the shortfall and ensure that all those who attended got their blankets. The day’s activities ended with a celebration of the station’s Marketing Manager “Momo”’s birthday.
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Relegation zone teams await their fate
Bela Bela’s Happy Hearts, who had a dismal season. Photo: TK Mashaba TK Mashaba Rumours that the SAB League’s relegation zone team will stay in the league, joined by two more LFA teams, has been dismissed by SAFA. SAFA Regional League Manager Refiloe Khoza told The BEAT that they have not decided the fate of teams in the relegation zone yet, but are waiting for the LFA Competition Committee to decide the future of the trailing teams. “Nothing has been said yet, we will only know what is going to happen to the teams after the committee has met,” she
said. Teams like Bela Bela’s Happy Hearts, who had a dismal season, will have to wait for the committee to decide their fate. Other teams in the relegation zone are Maxoma FC from Stream B, who lost 19 games and accumulated only 11 points with their three wins, and Zaba, who won only one game, winning a measly four points and losing 16 games. Khoza said that a date for the committee meeting will be set soon, after which time SAFA will announce the fate of both LFA promotion teams and those in the SAB relegation zone.
Limpopo Basketball invade Bela Bela
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First annual Diesel ‘n Dust Soccer Awards
Waterberg soccer legends flanked the day’s overall winner, Mahlatse Mokoka. Photo: Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela The first annual Diesel ‘n Dust Soccer Awards kicked off with a bang in an inaugural ceremony at the Bela Bela Community Hall on Friday, 27 June. The ceremony was graced by the likes of former Orlando Pirates player Sepeke Manamela and SAFA National Executive Committee member Jack Maluleka, as well as officials from the Department of Sports. Various speakers praised the team’s Managing Director, Pat Seema, for the wonderful work he has done. Seema co-owns Diesel ‘n Dust under13, -16, -17, ladies’ and senior soccer teams, in addition to managing Sizwe Stars Netball Team. Seema was described as a man who loves to assist in the development of his
community, especially among the youth. In his keynote address, Mkuseli Godlwana of the Department of Sports said that, despite growing up in the Eastern Cape, he has now been in Limpopo for 12 years, and is the owner and coach of Kanatla Ladies’ Team from Polokwane. Manamela spoke about his experiences in football and the journey he has been on with Seema among others. He commended Seema for his commitment to developing soccer skills among the youth. The guests assisted in the prizegiving ceremony, handing over medals, certificates, trophies and other prizes to the winners. Seema also thanked his supporters and those who contributed to the event’s success.
Masters Derby to be held this weekend TK Mashaba Bela Bela Vikings who were the host of the tournament: Photo supplied.
Limpopo Pride basketball team was also there. Photo supplied. TK Mashaba Last weekend on Saturday, 5 July, eight basketball teams from across Limpopo visited Bela Bela for their Annual Provincial Winter Heat Tournament. According to Basketball Limpopo Provincial Secretary, Mahoko Shilajoe, the event was successful with all the teams that were booked being able to attend. “It was an electrifying, action-packed event and we were honoured to have other players from the Limpopo Pride
who are in the Basketball National League among us,” said Shilajoe. The tournament included trials for the players. The players who were selected for the provincial team which is due to meet on 23 September. The tournament was won by Mokopane’s Mahweleng Vampires. “We would like to thank all the teams for honouring the invites and playing their matches,” he said. “We also wish a speedy recovery to Limpopo Pride player Thuso Moiloa, who broke his arm.”
The third round of the Masters League, which concludes the first leg, will be held on Sunday, 13 July at Bela Bela’s Sunfa Stadium. The league will be ending during the first week of August, according to information received from League Manager Hlopi Lehong. “Home Defenders and Team Ten have left the league, shortening our fixtures,” he added. The weekend’s fixtures will start with Bela Bela Pirates Masters vs Bela Bela Masters. Happy Boys Masters will battle Spa Park Masters while Modimolle Gunners face Modimolle Masters. Pirates’ second game will be against United Masters, while Spa Park Masters will play Elmar Auto. In the second round, Modimolle Masters beat Happy Boys 2-0, maintaining their lead, while Gunners lost 3-1 to Pirates. Bela Bela Masters beat Elmar Auto 4-1, while United lost 3-1 to Happy Boys. Pirates beat Spa Park 3-2 while United player to a draw against Modimolle Masters.
Moses ‘ Mbazo’ Moganedi who will be playing a big role in central mid-fielder of Pirates. Photo:TK Mashaba.