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Pastor burns himself to death Crime makes doctor’s life hell
The late Masekela Modimola recently burnt himself to death. Photo supplied Lizzy Bapela The shocked family, friends and relatives of the late Masekela Modimola, from Bela Bela, took their child to his final resting place over the weekend. The local Apostolic Church pastor died on Sunday, 31 March, after setting himself on fire and was laid to rest on Saturday, 6 April. Madjika Modimola, cousin of the deceased, said that the incident happened at the deceased’s home in Leseding. He said that the deceased’s brother told the family that Modimola asked him for paraffin that he wanted to use around 10:30. The brother said that, within 15 minutes of giving Modimola the paraffin, they saw fire coming from the shack. Modimola told family members that he was visiting a friend who is staying 3 yards from their home and was alone when the incident happened. According to Madjika, the brother then alerted the family and friends immedi-
ately. He said the deceased did not leave any note and all family members and his friends are still shocked as to why he would commit suicide. One of his friends, Banana Rakgabane, said that he was complaining about severe pain that was not getting any better. “It took me days to believe it really happened and only now that it is a popular topic, am I starting to realise that he is really gone,” he said. “We would be sitting with our friends and laughing together if he was still here and I now realise I have to accept because he is really gone and not coming back. My friend took the little money he was making from his small business and consulted with a local doctor but lost hope when he was not getting better.” “He did not have a fight with anyone or complained about anyone and he never even mentioned having problems with his girlfriend or any member of the family. On the day in question, he did not even come with me to church as usual but chose to stay at home. None of us ever sensed he could do something of that manner,” Rakgabane said. According to Madjika, the deceased was still alive when his brother rushed back home after seeing the fire. He said the deceased was not moving or asking for help when he was found lying on the floor, covered by a huge raging fire. “His brother told us that he begged him to come out but he said that he could not. He could not do anything. Family members and neighbours then broke down the shack with the hopes of rescuing him, but it was too late,” he said. The deceased has last been seen at his business on Thursday, 28 March. He left behind his girlfriend and a 10year-old son.
Easter holidays cut short for rhino horn thieves Lizzy Bapela Two foreign nationals were arrested after they allegedly stole a rhino horn at a farm near Lephalale two weeks ago. Limpopo police spokesperson, Brigadier Hangwani Mulaudzi, said that the two thought that they had won the lottery after stealing the rhino horn and attempted to sell it to an undercover cop. He said the two suspects aged 35 and 31 who work at the said farm, stole the horn from their employer’s display cabinet whilst he was on a holiday trip overseas. “In an attempt to make a quick buck, they went looking for a buyer and unfortunately their ticket to riches was in a form of an undercover cop. The “covert” buyer requested to see the merchandise and, once satisfied, they agreed on a R200 000 payment.
The suspects had their luggage ready for their trip home but unbeknownst to them they were lured to a cop shop in Alldays in the Capricorn District,” he said. Mulaudzi said the suspect’s excitement overshadowed the reality that they were in the premises of a police station. He said their bubble was burst when their supposed buyer announced that they were under arrest on the morning of Tuesday, 26 March. Further investigations led the police to the employer, who confirmed that the rhino horn was in fact registered under his name. Mulaudzi said the employer had gotten the horn from one of his rhinos that died in 2011 and now the police are keeping it as evidence. The two suspects appeared before the Lephalale Magistrate’s Court on charges of theft and possession of a rhino horn on Wednesday, 27 March.
Doctor SV Naidoo during his interview with The BEAT at his surgery. Photo: Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela For the past few years, a general practitioner, Dr SV Naidoo from Bela Bela, has been framed in a car dealership fraud, which ended up putting him and his family’s lives in danger. Unknown criminals put a fake advert in the Auto Trader’s website, about a Volkswagen POLO 1.6, selling for R33 000, in May 2011. Naidoo told The BEAT that the criminals were telling unsuspecting buyers that he was desperate to sell the car, as he was leaving the country urgently. He said that the criminals told potential buyers that if they wanted the car, they should deposit the money into the provided bank account and collect the car at his surgery in Bela Bela. The poor doctor was alarmed by surprise visits from the tricked buyers who demanded the car that they had paid for. He said some of the buyers even came from as far as Kwa-Zulu Natal, armed and very angry when they came to collect their supposed Polo. Naidoo said that he asked the Bela Bela police to intervene in the matter but they could not reach a solution, as they said the matter was out of their hands. He said that, in January this year, other armed buyers paid him a visit again, demanding the car. Naidoo claimed that the police even left him alone with the armed and angry victims in the same room and he was scared for his life when the police officers were gone for a while. He said the victims stayed near his parents’ home and threatened to hurt them if he did
not give them the car he allegedly advertised. All the conned victims were so unsuspecting that they deposited thousands of money without checking if the sale was legit or not. An amount of R25 000 was deposited into an Absa account under the name N. Sekoti, who was later arrested and allegedly found with over a million rand. The suspects allegedly also used different banks such as Standard and Capitec under different account holders, were the victims deposited the thousands of money. To this very day, Naidoo claims that he is still living under threat, as the matter was never resolved. While he was still reeling from the fake car dealership fraud, other unknown suspects recently started another fraud of placing orders of goods under his name. According to Naidoo, an Indian man phoned Bux Supply Store in Bela Bela, claiming that he was Naidoo. He tried to order R30 000 worth of electric cables, supposedly for Naidoo’s new surgery opening in Hammanskraal. No such surgery exists. Yaseem Bux called the real Naidoo to confirm the order, which was stopped before it was too late. He said that he showed a bank consultant the proof of payment that the suspect had faxed through and she confirmed that it was a fake. The suspect had already sent workers in a truck to collect the cables at that time. He drove off in a VW Golf and proceeded to Abba Bottle Store. There the suspect allegedly ordered R15 000 worth of liquor, saying that Naidoo is throwing a party and need the liquor urgently. After having the liquor loaded into his vehicle, the suspect then drove off to Wimpy to get R600 worth of burgers, supposedly for “Naidoo’s very hungry family members who were visiting.” The doctor said that he did not know what to do anymore as he tried on many occasions to ask for help from the police and nothing was done. He said the police referred him to the provincial commissioner, LieutenantGeneral Simon Mpembe. Bela Bela police spokesperson Constable Glen Manamela said that she could not comment on the matter, as she did not know anything about it. The BEAT also spoke to Limpopo police spokesperson Brigadier Hangwani Mulaudzi and he promised to bring the matter under his superiors’ attention.
Real men don’t rape! Justin Steyn Police have invited various representatives of Health and Safety, Social services, Education and the media to aid them in their fight against the increasing incidence of rape cases in Limpopo. A meeting was held on Tuesday, 9 April, between theses representatives to discuss the “Real Men don’t Rape!” campaign. The campaign is aimed at getting every citizen involved in fighting the growing problem. The meeting, chaired by Colonel Corné Homann, addressed several concerns regarding rape, including minors who abscond from school and spend time at local taverns, parental neglect of children and the rape of males. Homann explained that the campaign itself will consist of door-door visits where information will be provided and
victims consoled. Spokesperson of the Bela-Bela Provincial Hospital, Ndivhuwe Mbonyane, said that victims often report these cases after bathing. “We ask everyone in the community to report an incident of rape immediately and not to take baths or showers until the victim has assessed by police or clinical officials,” he said. Police have added that their rape test kits are in full supply and victims must not hesitate to report crimes against them. According to police statistics, 5665 sex related crimes were reported in Limpopo in 2012. From these, 64 were reported in Bela Bela and 63 in Modimolle. The “Real Men don’t Rape!” campaign is expected to start on 24 April in Bela Bela.
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Bela Bela Township electricity crisis, not a crisis “The fact that many residents did not pay their electricity bills, forced the municipality to cut the power in order to curb spending...” Justin Steyn and Andries van der Heyde On Thursday, 4 April, the Bela Bela municipality faced the full force of protesters who were unhappy that they had to make do without electricity for almost a week. Approximately seven hundred inhabitants flocked to the municipal buildings to find out why they had no access to electricity. As it turns out, there was no electricity crisis. Township residents had their electricity supply summarily cut when the municipality initiated their credit control policy. According to the Bela Bela Municipality’s credit control policy document of 2012, the purpose of this policy is to ensure that credit control forms part of the financial management system of the Bela-Bela Local Municipality and to ensure that the same procedure be followed for each individual case. The document states that the current average balances on consumer accounts necessitate that innovative ideas be implemented to encourage consumers to pay off their arrears. Municipal spokesperson, Matome Sebelebele, told The BEAT that the main reason for the cuts are the financial problems due to the overuse of municipal services; in this case electricity. He said that the majority of the protesters were classified as indigents. Indigents are residents who earn less than R2000 per month. These households receive the
Unhappy residents gathered at the Bela Bela Municipality, demanding to know why they had no electricity in their homes. Photo: Justin Steyn first 100-kilowatt power, and the first 10 kilolitres of water per month free of charge. Refuse and sewerage services are provided at no cost. These households have to pay all electricity and water usage that they use above the set subsidised limits. The fact that many residents did not pay their electricity bills, forced the municipality to cut the power in order to curb spend-
ing. One protester, Andries Makinta, said that he understood that the disconnections are part of an initiative to save money, but that the public should have been informed by the municipality through a large-scale medium. Sebelebele said that notices of power cuts were issued but that the recent postal
strikes delayed the process. He said that some notices were even hand delivered to ensure that residents received their notices. The municipality has a database of residents’ phone numbers to send them a notification before the formal account of electricity or water is sent to the consumer. Sebelebele said that residents should provide their correct cell phone numbers so that the municipality could send them an sms with the amounts outstanding. Residents can then compare this to the statements that they received in the mail and come to the municipal offices to discuss discrepancies. He said that the only households, whose power was cut, were those that make use of municipal power and receive their bills in the mail. According to Sebelebele, no prepaid electricity was cut. The only times where prepaid-electricity boxes is removed is when tampering with the boxes have occurred. Another problem in this regard, according to Sebelebele, is that residents do not register the correct amount of people who live at a specific address. The result is that there is an overuse of municipal services at those addresses. Sebelebele invited the public to report irregularities, concerning accounts or services, at the inquiry desk in the municipality. The query will then be given a reference number and the relevant department will handle the case.
COPFADA says no bail for alleged drug dealers at Magistrates court Lizzy Bapela
The local Ministers Fraternal was also present at the court and joined the concerned parents. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
The community based organisation called Concerned Parents Fighting Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (COPFADA) recently protested against bail for a suspect who was arrested for dealing in drugs. COPFADA filled up the Bela Bela Magistrate’s Court where Mahlatse Aphiri was appearing on Monday, 8 April. The members wore their usual yellow t-shirts and black trousers and skirts. The protest was organised by Captain David Mapheto of the Social Crime Prevention unit in Bela Bela. They marched in protest to the court building, singing songs of pain and concern about the selling and abuse of nyaope that has overtaken the lives of young people in Bela Bela. In their songs, the members were pleading with the magistrate not to grant Aphiri bail and to rush the case so he can rot in jail. The members said that the drug poses too much danger for the children of Bela Bela’s and they try to engage different stakeholders so the message can spread. As a result, members of the NGO Light of Africa also formed part of the protest. The local Ministers Fraternal said they saw a need to join the protest, as they are also parents besides being pastors. As some of the concerned members were
protesting outside the court gate, others were attending the court proceedings of the case. Aphiri was arrested in December 2012 and charged with dealing and possession of drugs. Bela Bela police spokesperson, Constable Glen Manamela, said that the case was postponed for further investigation. She said Aphiri could not be granted bail as the court was still waiting for laboratory results from the forensics said about the drugs. Manamela said the suspect was also linked with other charges of theft and corruption on the same case. The suspect was remained in custody and he is expected back in court on 10 May. Meanwhile, another suspect, Bethuel Manganyi, also appeared in Court after being found in possession of drugs. Manamela said that Manganyi was arrested a few months ago, was released on bail and committed the same crime while out on bail. She said the suspect was arrested again on Sunday, 7 April, and appeared in court on Monday, 8 April. She said that the suspect pleaded guilty and is expected back in court for sentencing on Wednesday, 17 April.
Alleged shoplifter finally apprehended after previous brawl Justin Steyn An alleged shoplifter was arrested on Wednesday, 3 April. The BEAT reported on the brawl that followed when a security guard confronted the alleged shoplifter last week. The man was spotted by CCTV operators when he entered the premises at the Bela Bela Pick n Pay. Engisync-security spokesperson,
Lukas Moloto, told The BEAT that one of the operators noticed the suspect and then exited the camera-room, quietly following the suspect as he allegedly went on yet another, shoplifting spree. To confirm his suspicions, the operator pointed out the suspect to security officer, Andries Mokoka, who had previously attempted to arrest him. Mokoka confirmed that the man in question was indeed the suspect that he tried to ar-
rest. The suspect allegedly walked hastily past security officers but was apprehended by Mokoka and a female guard. He showed no resistance. During his arrest, security guards confiscated no less than fourteen products, ranging from deodorants to large chocolate bars. Engisync warned other security firms to conduct their searches thoroughly
when arresting suspects. “Many professional shoplifters are wearing two pairs of trousers with holes in, tied together with elastic-bands. This prevents items from falling out or being found during searches,” said Moloto. At the time of his arrest, police said that they had first noticed the suspect, as he was consuming alcohol in front of the municipal offices, he has since been charged with shoplifting.
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Guiding job seekers Lizzy Bapela A career councillor from the Department of Labour in Limpopo, Edmund Ledwaba, addressed young people and job seekers during a career exhibition in Lephalale. The event was held at Moshate Hall in Ga-Seleka on Monday, 1 April. In his address, Ledwaba said young people, who are also leaders of tomorrow, need to be exposed to businesses, schooling and employment opportunities while they still at tender age so that they are able to make sound decisions in their lives when they grow up. “We roped in government and private entities to gather here so that you are exposed to these opportunities and to also help government in its fight against unemployment, poverty and inequality. Many of young people completed matric with flying colours, yet are still sitting at home, hence we have made these efforts of meeting with you and guide you regarding the opportunities that are out there,” Ledwaba said. Stakeholders in the exhibition include the Limpopo Economic Development Agency (LEDA), Department of Agriculture, and Sector Economic Development Agency. One of the job seekers applauded the initia-
tive and said that they were grateful for such an opportunity of meeting with these important stakeholders. “We stay very far from big towns such as Polokwane and Pretoria, where such entities are easily accessible and we are very happy that we are able to interact with them today,” said the delegate. Another job seeker said that these sessions should happen as frequently as possible. They are not only helpful but eye opening as well, especially for some of the young people who have just completed matric and are clueless about what to do next. A representative from LEDA, Matsobane Kekana, told the meeting that his entity does not discriminate against anyone regarding financing. “We help those who have nothing but an idea in their heads as well as those who are already in the business arena,” he said. “The biggest reason why government has created entities such as LEDA is that small businesses are considered to have an immense contribution towards the Growth Domestic Product (GDP) of the country. Hence it is important to encourage people to approach us and start these small businesses as they also help in job creation,” Kekana said.
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NOTICE: 2013/14 IDP - BUDGET REVIEW PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Bela Bela Local Municipality will embark on public participation roadshow to all nine (9) wards to present the Draft 2013/14 IDP Budget for 2013/14 financial year to the communities. The prime objective is to seek comments and suggestion from our stakeholders and to encourage full participation in service delivery matters. You are therefore invited to participate in the 2013/14 IDP - Budget public hearings scheduled as follows:
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Millions for Mookgophong’s sanitation problem
RDP houses in Extension 5 still have pit toilets only, years after they were built. Photo: TK Mashaba TK Mashaba On 8 February The BEAT reported a story about residents in Extension 4 and Extension 5 in Mookgophong, who have to live without proper sanitation. Residents claimed that no effort was made by the municipality to provide them with the proper flushing toilets or drains in all the time that the houses existed. These problems, along with other complaints, put Mookgophong mayor, Sarah Monyamane, in the spotlight when residents took to the streets in a service delivery protest. During her recent budget speech, the mayor highlighted the fact that the municipality plans to address the issues of poor sanitation in the two extensions. Monyamane said that the seventh Millennium Development Goal is to halve the number of people without access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation by 2015. “It is with great sadness that we have to report that a certain percentage of our population are still without proper sanitation, especially in Extensions 4 and 5, in Phomolong. I wish to take this opportunity to report that the Waterberg
District Municipality has already commenced with a sanitation project in Extension 5 in ward 1,” she said. “We have made a commitment that we shall contribute approximately R2 million to top up the R7 million budgeted by WDM,” she said. Monyamane said that a written request for funding has been submitted to the MEC of COGSHTA for funding. Additionally, a follow-up has been made to the Minister of Human Settlement regarding the commitment, which was made by the ministerial task team during their visit in November 2011. “In as much as our communities have already waited for too long, we remain committed that the Millennium Development Goal number seven will be achieved during our term of office,” she said. In the meantime the protesters were expected to get the report from their reapplication for another protest march to the municipality this week. During their first protest last month, three people were arrested and others have been injured by rubber bullets, used by the police to disperse the protesters. The three who were arrested are expected to appear in court on 17 April.
Concerned Parents Fighting Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (COPFADA) recently had a meeting with Captain David Mapheto of the Bela Bela Social Crime Prevention unit and mayor Freddy Hlungwani. The parties met to plan for a mass meeting scheduled soon, concerning the fight against alcohol and drug abuse. Mapheto said that different stakeholders will be engaged and embark on a door-to-door campaign before the mass meeting. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
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Letter to the editor Do protests work? Over the past three months, The BEAT reported on a number of protest marches. According to the dictionary, a protest march is a type of protest or demonstration that generally involves a group of people walking from a gathering point to a fixed destination, usually ending in a political rally. Protest marches often have no direct impact on the decision making of the lawmakers. However, these demonstrations have a very important role to play in creating awareness of an issue or problem. Once more people know about the problem, more pressure is placed on the government to do something about it. Therefore, the protest march is effective in an indirect way. There are great examples of how protest marches have changed history. A prime example is the Arab Spring protests that swept across the Arab world, starting in the spring of 2010. The results of the protest marches and the following civil wars were that rulers have been forced from power in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya and Yemen. Unfortunately, most protests turn out to be a disappointment and only highlight the voices of a minority rather than creating change. On 5 April, DA leader, Helen Zille, said that protest marches would not make any differences where it counts. “The truth is, protest marches rarely change anything because making a noise doesn’t change a government,” she said. The problem with protest marches and demonstrations are that, when they are over, not many people continue to work to have policies changed or service delivery improved. People forget about the issue and government just continue as they did before. The solution is to continue to work through the system towards a goal. When citizens are invested and involved in government is when we will see positive change. In the end, our government was voted into power by the people and should be accountable to the people. Citizens should attend public town council meetings, committee meetings and public participation meetings. When the public is actively involved in governance, there are fewer chances for the people in power to make decisions that are detrimental to the community. Public participation is extremely important when it comes to the development of the young South African democracy. The voters should realise that the power is in their hands, not those of the politicians. Only when voters show their dissatisfaction through their votes, will politicians and leaders realise that they are accountable to the people and behave responsibly.
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Justice is done! Patrick Sikhutshi, acting provincial chairperson of COPE, writes: The Congress of the People COPE is satisfied with the outcome of the trial of the suspects who killed Bishop Jack Tolo, former Member of Parliament for COPE. We are pleased with the investigative work of the police to a large extent. We still believe that more could have been done that would have ensured that the other three accused, that were acquitted, were also put behind bars for life. The three murderers, in jail for life, must never be considered for any form or type of parole. This is common in South Africa where dangerous criminals such as rapists and killers have their time in jail reduced. They must rot in jail just as those who killed Chris Hani, who many of had hopes to be the one to lead this country some day. The Tolo family have lost a father, hus-
God’s plan for your finances Bishop Silas Tlou band, grandfather and a community worker. Our sympathy goes to them and we hope that they will stand tall and accept the outcome of the high court process; bearing in mind the hardship they have gone through. We hope the one who pulled the trigger will one day still be brought to justice and that the police will continue to hunt for him. We commend the law enforcement agencies; in particular, for the hard work they have put in investigating this case. We hope many will take this as a lesson that, with hard work and help from the community, more can be achieved in combating crime in all its forms.
It was a ‘Good Friday’ indeed for Daniel Maluleke of Modimolle, when he celebrated his 29th birthday last Friday 29 March with his family and friends. Photo: Mzamane Ringane
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Money is a resource and gift given to us from God. God has a plan for our lives concerning money and our finances. There are over 2 000 scriptures in the Bible that have to do with how we handle our money and manage it. Proverbs 21:5 – “If you plan and work hard, you will have plenty; if you get in a hurry, you will end up poor.” Planning a financial dream and working with God guarantee a gainful return. In the parable found in Matthew 25, there was a master who gave three of his servants talents to manage while he went out of town. Two of them managed the talents well and were good stewards. Therefore, each was given more talents to manage. It is not the same story with the third servant. He hid the talent in the ground because he was afraid. His plan of ignoring his talent did not reap a profitable return; it reaped a harvest of no return. How many of us feel like doing that today? At the beginning of implementing a financial plan, we get afraid just like this servant and wish we could bury our own situation! We might be afraid to look at the numbers, and see how far behind we are, or acknowledge the amount of debt we have. God has not given us a spirit of fear but of love, self-discipline and a sound mind. We have to face the situation in order to change the situation. Change needs to be conceived on the inside before you perceive it on the outside. You have to work with God. It all starts with the decision to change. In the Old Testament, a widow faced a severe financial situation. She was in such financial need that the creditors were after her and wanted to take her son as a slave. The prophet Elisha showed up at her house with instructions from God for her situation. It had to do with the little resources that she had. All she had was one jar of oil. With one jar, obediently gathering jars from her neighbours at the request of Elisha, she backed up her faith with actions and obedience. When her miracle occurred, she not only had enough oil to fill each jar and pay off her debts, but she was well about to sell the oil and live off the rest. Our God is a running over kind of God. You may feel like the widow with one jar of oil, and feel like burying your situation in the ground, like the servant from Matthew. Be encouraged to develop a vision and plan to work with God. Start by eliminating your debt. Work with what you have now as best as you can and as faithful as you can. By staying faithful with little, He will entrust you with more. It does not matter how grave your situation seems, if you stay faithful, manage what you have and trust God, you will achieve true financial freedom.
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CEO happy with Easter tourism
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Government called on to assist underpaid farm workers Lizzy Bapela
Limpopo Tourism Agency CEO Nocks Seabi (right), photographed with tourism stakeholders during a previous event, expressed his pleasure about the tourism turnover the province had during Easter. Photo: Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela The CEO of the Limpopo Tourism Agency (LTA), Nocks Seabi, expressed his satisfaction on behalf of the agency, following the great turnout of tourists in the province over the Easter holidays. Seabi said that the tourism industry in Limpopo received its fair share of the pie during the Easter Weekend, with the tourism establishments in the province recording a high occupancy rate. Day visits to recreational facilities proved to be a favourite amongst locals and visiting friends and relatives. On behalf of the agency, Seabi thanked all the people involved, including the service and hospitality sectors of Limpopo. He urged them to continue spreading their warmth as they welcomed visitors into the province. “We are of the view that this made us good hosts and will result in repeated visits thereby increasing the economy of Vacancy the province,” he said. MODIMOLLE Staff with baking and kitchen experience required in Modimolle. Only CV's with work references will be considered. Please fax to 086 699 3126
LEGALS BELA-BELA LAND-USE SCHEME, 2008 APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL CONSENT IN TERMS OF CLAUSE 21 OF THE BELA-BELA LAND-USE SCHEME, 2008, TO PERMIT A CELLULAR TELEPHONE MAST AND BASE STATION Notice is hereby given that, in terms of Clause 21 of the Bela-Bela Land-use Scheme, 2008, I/we, the undersigned, intend applying to the BelaBela Municipality for Special Consent to establish a cellular telephone mast and base station on the Remainder of Portion 3 of the Farm Witlaagte No. 173-JR zoned Educational, situated at Khobongwane Primary School, Witlaagte. Plans and/or particulars relating to the application may be inspected during office hours at 371 Melk Street, Nieuw Muckleneuk, Pretoria, 0181 or at the offices of the Manager: Planning and Development, Bela-Bela Municipality, Chris Hani Drive,
The DA in Limpopo has made a call to both the departments of Labour and Agriculture to establish a task team in order to address challenges farm workers encounter at their workplaces. The DA wants the task team to come up with the recommendations on how best they can assist struggling farms. The party’s provincial spokesperson, Langa Bodlani, said that they have recently uncovered that some farm workers in the province have been experiencing problems concerning their wages. He said that these workers have only been paid for five months over a period of 15 months since November 2011 and had to endure without salaries the other months. Bodlani said that, besides salary disputes, workers also complained about working conditions. He said that one farm failed to pay electricity bills and that has had a negative impact on productivity. He also said that the DA believes that
the Agricultural and Land Reform policy should indicate that successful farming requires not only money, but also access to agricultural extension services, training, and capital for land development. He said the DA feels that there is a need for policy interventions to prevent unnecessary job losses, to intensify the financial viability, and to attract greater investment in the province. Spokesperson for the Department of Labour in Limpopo, Johannes Mokou, said that his department did not receive such complains recently, or they would have to go and investigate and find the underlying cause of the matter. He said the DA must inform the department so they can know and attend to such complains before going to the media. However, he did promise to engage his colleagues and superiors so the matter could be attended to urgently and for the workers to get the justice they deserve.
Spokesperson for the agency, Kgatla Ntlhekeng, said that there has been a decline in terms of visitors to Limpopo Wildlife Resorts (LWR). These LWR resorts include the Doorndraai Dam in Mookgophong, Dinyala in Lephalale, Nylsvley in Modimolle and Rust de Winter Dam in Rust de Winter. Ntlhekeng said that resorts recorded 5 538 visitors this year, as compared to the 10 403 visitors last year during the same period. He said that this is largely due to the flood damage that the resorts experienced this year, which led to the closure of some of the biggest “cash cows” in the province. Seabi said that the LTA is working around the clock to ensure that these resorts are brought back to full functionality so that visitors and tourists can enjoy their favourite holiday destinations. He concluded by expressing his heartfelt condolences, on behalf of the agency, to the families and colleagues of the five SANDF members killed in a helicopter crash in the Kruger National Park recently.
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Bela-Bela. Any person having any objections to the granting of this application must lodge such objection together with the grounds thereof in writing, with both the Manager: Planning and Development, Bela-Bela Municipality and the undersigned not later than 03 May 2013. SMIT & FISHER PLANNING (Pty) Ltd PO Box 908, Groenkloof, 0027, 371 Melk Street, Nieuw Muckleneuk 0181 Tel: (012) 346 2340 Fax: (012) 346 0638 E-mail: admin@sfplan.co.za (12/4) NOTICE TO REINSTATE A DEREGISTERED CLOSE CORPORATION. Notice is hereby given of the intention to reinstate the deregisterd Close Corporation named: NYL PRETORLEUM CC registration number 1998/039719/ 23. The reason for reinstatment is that the Close Corporation is still in business and was deregisteres in error. For further information or objection please contact:
EE ACCOUNTANTS Corneli Strydom Tel 015 297 4840. Address: 58A Jorissen street, Moregloed, Polokwane, 0699. NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION IN THE NORTH GAUTENG HIGH COURT - PRETORIA REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA. Case number: 59467/ 2009. In the matter between: FIRSTRAND BANK LIMITED Plaintiff and PROSPECT SA INVESTMENTS 72 (PTY) LTD (Registration number: 2002/021996/07) 1st Defendant, VAN NIEKERK, JOHANNES THEOBALT HATTINGH 2nd Defendant, VAN NIEKERK, LEONE ELIZABETH 3rd Defendant. In execution of a judgment 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 Modimolle at Magistrate’s Court, Nylstroom (Modimolle), Van Emmines street, Nylstroom on 30 April 2013 at 11:00 of the undermentioned property of
the Defendant/s on conditions which will lie for inspection at the offices of the Sheriff Modimolle at 50 Alfred Nzo street, (50 Leyd street), Nylstroom, 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 Limpopo Province. Meausring: 1,1649 hectares. Held by deed of transfer no: T126797/2002. Street address: 6 Blouwildebeest street, Farm Buffelspoort 421, Modimolle, Limpopo Province. The property is zoned residential/agricultural. The following information is furnished re the improvements, though in this respect nothing is guaranteed. A main residential dwelling consisting of 1 x entrance hall 1 x lounge 1 x familyroom 1 x diningroom 1 x kitchen 1 x pantry 1 x scullery 4 x bedrooms 3 x bathrooms
Johannah Makwela, messenger of The Post and The BEAT, recently visited the offices to show off her beautiful new baby, Basiame. Photo: Michelle Murray 1 x shower 3 x water closets 1 x servants room 1 x laundry 1 x storeroom 2 x bathroom/water closets A second residential dwelling consisting of: 1x Lounge 1 x dinningroom 1 x kitchen 3 x bedrooms 2 x bathrooms Dated at Pretoria in this the 13th day of March 2013. ROOTH & WESSELS INC ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF Parc Nouveau, 225 Veale street, Brooklyn, Pretoria. Tel: 012 452 4124 Ref: M VAN ROOYEN/TL/ B27373 NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION IN THE NORTH GAUTENG HIGH COURT-PRETORIA (REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA) Case number: 45506/12 In the matter between: FIRSTRAND BANK LIMITED Plaintiff and LINNIES BOERDERY CC First Defendant, LINDA EURIKE SCHOEMAN Second Defendant.
In execution of a judgement of the North Gauteng High Court-Pretoria, in the suit, a sale with a reserve to the highest bidder, will be held by the Sheriff Bela Bela at The Magistrate’s court, 22 Pretorius street, cnr Moffatstreet, Bela Bela on 25 April 2013 at 11:00 of the under mentioned property of the defendant/s on the conditions which may be inspected at the offices of the sheriff, prior to the sale. Certain: Portion 116 (A portion of portion 10) of the farm Roodepoort no 467 situated at Portion 116 (A portion of portion 10) of the farm Roodepoort no 467, Bela Bela. Measuring: 21,4133 hectares. Held by deed of transfer nr T8741/2000. Subject to al terms and conditions their in contained Zoned: Agricultural purposes Improvements: (Please not that nothing is guaranteed and/or no warranty is given in respect thereof) 1) Dwelling comprising of, lounge, dinningroom, livingroom, kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms.
2) Dwelling comprising of lounge, diningroom, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, bathroom Outbuildings: 3 storerooms, cooler, 2 labour quarters. The nature, extent, condition and existence of the improvements are not guaranteed and/ or no warranty is given in respect thereof and are sold ”Voetstoots”. 1.) The purchaser shall pay Auctioneers commission subject to a maximum of R8 750.00 plus VAT and a minimum of R440.00 plus VAT. 2.) A deposit of 10% of purchase price immediately on demand by the Sheriff. The balance of purchase price and any such interest payable, shall be paid to the Sheriff against transfer and shall be secured by A Bank guarantee, to be approved by the plaintiff’s attorney, which shall be furnished to the sheriff within 21 days after the date of sale: 3.) The rules of Auction are available 24 hours proip to the Auction at the offices of the Sheriff Bela BeLa, 52 Robertson Avenue, Bela Bela. The office of the Sheriff Bela Bela will conduct the sale. Regisration as buyer is prerequisite subject to conditions, Inter Alia:
a) Directive of the consumer protecion Act 68 of 2008 (URL http:// w w w. i n f p . g o v. z a / v i e w / DownloadFileAction?id=99961) b) FICA-Legislation-proof of identity and address particulars c) Payment of a registration fee of R2 000 - in cash d) Registration conditions. The aforesaid sale shall be subject to the conditions of sale which may be inspected at the Office of The Sheriff Bela Bela, 52 Robertson Avenue, Bela Bela. Dated at Pretoria on 13th March 2013. RORICH WOLMARANS & LUDERITZ INC ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF Block C, Equity Park, 257 Bropoklyn road, Brooklyn, Pretoria. Reference: (F306866.B1/VD BURG/LVDW) Tel: 012 362 8990 MEMBERS of the old Warmbaths Commando: The commemorative medals are now available. Contact Corrie Kruger at 50 Van der Merwe Street or by telephone on 082 673 0801.
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Candi DJ on second project
Stadium confusion
postpones games Refilwe Khoza, SAFA official in the Waterberg region, said that the two games in question was rescheduled and the league will continue as planned. Photo: Mzamane Ringane
TK Mashaba A mix-up in the booking of a stadium in Mokopane, forced four teams in the SAFA Regional Waterberg League to postpone their games. The Stream B games, that were scheduled for Saturday, 6 April, between Mosesetjane United against Simple Yellows and Yster United against Dynasty could not continue after all four teams showed up at the same time. According to SAFA officials at their Modimolle offices, Mosesetjane and Yellows, were supposed to play at 13:00 while Yster and Dynasty were scheduled to play at 17:00. Both games were scheduled for Mahwelereng Stadium. “We received reports on Monday, 8 April, that all four teams showed up at the stadium at the same time and wanted to play their games,” said Refiloe Khoza, SAFA spokesperson.
The games were postponed and were expected to play during the week. Mosesetjane were scheduled to play Simple Yellows on 10 April. Yster United were expected to play Dynasty on Thursday, 11 April. The battle for the Stream B championship is fierce, as Yster United will be looking to solidify their lead. Yster United are leading the log with 39 points. Real Madrid is in second position on the log with 37 points. However, Yster United still have two games in hand while Real Madrid are on schedule with their games. Maxoma FC is facing relegation when the season ends. The struggling team was promoted to the SAFA league after the three streams clustering. They are, however, not doing very well. The newly promoted team played 20 games, won only three and drew one game. They lost 16 of their league games and are at the bottom of the log.
Groove Candi is a well-known female DJ. Photo: Supplied TK Mashaba Lorraine Rachel’e, better known as Groove Candi to fans, the female DJ with kick, is now onto her second big project. This Modimolle based DJ recently spent a lot of time touring and living in Gauteng and is now ready to share
her new project with The BEAT. “I have an EP (early project) out called ‘Love Lane.’ It is a song that features myself on vocals and was produced by King P, well known South African music producer,” she said. This EP is a follow-up project from her earlier project called “I Decided” and was featured on radio stations all over the country. Groove Candi still plays gigs every week and says that she loves the way that male DJ’s give her the respect that she earned as a female DJ. “To DJ is not just for males anymore, because more and more females are emerging fast in the industry,” she said. The talented DJ said that, as much as she enjoyed touring and playing gigs every weekend, she still wants to work with international DJ Martin at Jazz because she loves his euphoric music style. In the meantime, she will shoot a music video for “Love Lane” in South Africa and Namibia with her team. When The BEAT asked her why she is not bringing out an album, Groove Candi said that she is not signed to any record label yet. She said that she enjoys releasing EP’s for now. “Music is my live and I channel all my energy into what I am doing,” she said.
Modimolle Ministers’ Fraternal to be re-launched
Pastor Felix Fambi drives a point home during the Modimolle Ministers’ Fraternal meeting. Photo: Mzamane Ringane Mzamane Ringane
Soccer lovers take in the view in a rather unusual place at the Bela Bela sports grounds, watching the game between Diesel n Dust and Total Surrender. Photo: TK Mashaba
Members of the Modimolle Ministers’ Fraternal gathered at the Phagameng Old Age Centre on the evening of Monday, 8 April, to discuss the planning ahead of this year’s events calendar and the relaunch of the organisation. The meeting agreed that the organisation should be re-launched, since there were new members who joined and that part of the executive had been reshuffled. It was a welcome sight to see leaders and elders from different churches under one roof, discussing the importance of working together as a union to tackle issues affecting the society. After the opening prayer, the chairperson, Pastor Malesela Mosima, welcomed all those who attended the event, followed by Pastor Chris Nkwinika who read the minutes from the previous meeting. The group allowed a platform for all the
attendants to give inputs and suggestions, to make sure that the fraternal is fully functional and beneficial to the community. It was suggested that the organisation should be re-launched, to give all the churches in Modimolle a chance to take advantage of the opportunity and become part of this movement. Mosima said that the fraternal is open to any local church, and further explained that they would find ways to recruit other interested churches to affiliate. He said the Modimolle Ministers’ Fraternal would play a good role in the community, by representing the local religious sector. Members of the Executive are Pastor Mosima, chairperson, Pastor Maleho, deputy chairperson, Pastor Nkwinika, secretary, Pastor Mabula, deputy secretary and Mr Monepya, treasurer. Additional members are Pastor Keagile and Pastor Segomela.
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Total Surrender and Ocean Birds waiting for Stream B TK Mashaba
Second Division league manager, Pat Seema. Photo: TK Mashaba
The date for the final SAFA Regional Waterberg League play-offs was announced this week. The champions of the three streams will face each other on 27 April. Stream A champions, Total Surrender, and the Stream C champions, Ocean Birds, are only waiting to see who will win the crown in Stream B before the three best teams will face off in Thabazimbi in April. According to SAFA in Modimolle, the finals will be played on a Round Robin system. The three teams will meet head
to head and the winner will go on to the provincial play offs. The two best teams on provincial level will be promoted to the Second Division League. A round-robin tournament, or all-playall tournament, is a competition in which each contestant meets all other contestants in turn. Each team will play each other team once. At the end of the tournament, the team with the highest score will be crowned champions. Ocean Birds and Total Surrender finished their league games two weeks ago and spend their time preparing for the
final face off. The previous season saw the Mokopane based team, Mosesetjane All Stars, going on to the provincial playoffs after winning the then SAB Regional League. They did not make it to the next level as Mopani based team, Zero Fake, and Capricorn’s Ray Pillars were promoted to the Second Division. Three teams are currently representing the Waterberg in the Second Division. Mosesetjane All Stars, who bought their status, Lephalale’s Young Killers and Modimolle Aces are flying the flag for all local teams.
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The Bela Bela based basketball team, the Vikings, visited Medunsa Basketball for a friendly game. They played two games where the Vikings won both games, the first 41-18 and the second 64-42. Here is Phillion Pala and Dimakatso Lesabane in before the friendly. Photo: Supplied