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Residents up in arms about trash collection
Piles of trash are collected by a bakkie instead of the usual trucks in town. Photo: Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela Bela-Bela residents expressed their dissatisfaction over uncollected trash that piled up their yards and streets recently. In many sections of the township trash was collected days later than usual, which
caused chaos as dogs fed on the piled-up trash. In town, a few municipal officials were seen collecting the piles of trash, loading them into a bakkie to clear the area on Wednesday, 3 February. Meanwhile, trash in the township was still piling up. Some municipal officials announced the
collection of trash at certain sections on the morning of Thursday, 4 February, extending their apologies to the residents for the inconvenience caused by the incident. An official of the municipality said that the trash in some areas had still not been collected because the municipality does
not have garbage removal trucks. She added that the trucks belonged to the contractor and that the municipality is still waiting for new trucks so that service delivery processes can return to normal. The heads of departments at the municipality could not be reached for comment on the matter.
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Former nyaope addict warns fellows against the drug The pus that was drained out of Hlungwane’s leg could fill up to three litres of a container. Photo supplied
Christo Stander and his son Johan are free men after their case was withdrawn pending further investigation.
Justin Steyn A former funeral home operator and pastor at Bela-Bela, along with his son, left the court as free men after charges against them were provisionally dismissed. Both cases against Christo Stander (56), as well as the case against his son Johan (25), were provisionally struck from the roll. The Standers appeared in the Bela-Bela Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 29 January. The men were arrested at the end of 2015 on charges relating to the alleged theft of two computers and a microwave oven from Bafa Funeral Services. Christo was also accused of fraud. The complainant in this case, Malose Hermanus Mabote, a resident at Settlers, previously alleged that Christo had pretended that he was operating a legal funeral scheme on Bafa’s behalf. Mabote invested a sum of roughly R16 500 in the scheme. He alleges that the scheme was illegal and that the money he invested was spent for personal
profit. The cases were previously postponed after the defense said that they needed access to the police files, after which petitions would be submitted and the senior prosecutor would then decide whether there is merit for prosecution. According to Louis Tottleben, the Standers’ lawyer, the police investigation has not been completed and is still ongoing. However, it was decided that the cases against the Standers would be temporarily withdrawn while the prosecutor decides whether the cases would continue. Christo Stander was involved with Bafa Funeral Services at Bela-Bela and was dismissed last year after an internal investigation. He is once again working as a funeral director at Bela-Bela. Bafa Funeral Services was bought by the Botswanabased funeral services group BFSG. He is also serving as pastor at the AGS El Shaddai Church in Luna Road. He spoke to The BEAT’s sister newspaper Die Pos about the situation. He said that he feels that his reputation has taken serious damage from the case, and is concerned that it may become difficult to find work. “We’re surviving, but this situation has caused a lot of damage to my reputation and I’m having trouble finding work,” he said. He mentioned that he has an excellent relationship with his community, and thanked them for their support.
Lizzy Bapela A survivor of nyaope addiction spoke to The BEAT recently, warning them of the dangers and consequences of using the drug. 19-year old Abel Hlungwane of Bela-Bela told The BEAT that after he survived his addiction, he never wants anyone else to suffer what he had suffered. He said that he experienced unbearable pain and emotional trauma following his use and abuse of the drug, and hurt his friends and family by his actions. His mother said that she had not suspected anything at first. She said that her son would always ask for money nicely, claiming to need it for harmless things. She said that soon she noticed a change in his behavior. When she asked his friends, they said that he was using nyaope. He started being noisy and rude, and making promises that he could not keep. “He kept denying it even after I told him that I had confirmation from different people. I then sought help from professionals. He told me that he was only smoking dagga, which obviously many people use to keep healthy,” she said. “I approached social workers about the problem and they told me that he should make the
Nyaope abuse survivor Abel Hlungwane of Bela-Bela says he has learned his lesson and has quit. Photo: Lizzy Bapela decision to quit himself and get rehabilitated. I then resorted to some medication which I had heard about. People said that it replaced the cravings and our doctor even called him in for counselling, but he still couldn’t quit.” Apparently Abel became very ill over December, and was hospitalized. His leg became swollen and he complained of serious pain. X-ray tests revealed that there was damage to his leg. His heart was apparently swollen, and he was referred to the provincial hospital in Polokwane. Abel’s mother said that the hospital drained a large amount of pus from his leg. “I went through hell and I have learned my lesson. I can assure my family that I have quit and I am never going back to that again. Anyone who lets himself be lured into using this drug has no idea what they are getting themselves into. I am speaking from experience,” he said. “Please, quit while you are ahead. No good can come of that!”
Education injection into schools Duo apprehended for massive cash thefts in Thabazimbi area Marlene Vermaak Modestus Ayenwu, a resident of BelaBela was involved in a scuffle with two men who allegedly tried to rob him of R50 000. Photo supplied
Justin Steyn Two men are facing two counts of theft for allegedly stealing money out of motor vehicles. Both instances are said to involve cash amounts of over R15 000. On Wednesday, 3 February, Bela-Bela resident Modestus Ayenwu reportedly withdrew R50 000 from the town’s First National Bank (FNB) branch in Minnaar Street and hid the money in his Toyota Corolla before going shopping. When he returned, Anyenwu allegedly found the two men in the process of breaking into his car, and a scuffle ensued between the three men. An FNB employee noticed the row and used his cellphone to inform the police of the incident. “One of our senior management staff went out for a smoke break and noticed a brawl in the parking area. He realised the severity of the situation and contacted the police to intervene,” said FNB spokesperson Dumizulu Shiburi. Policemen from both Bela-Bela and
Rooiberg stations rushed to the scene and both men were apprehended. Bystanders cheered and hurled insults at the two men as they were escorted into the police vans. Cyril Chilwane (41) and Peter Raseroka (32) remained in custody until their first court appearance on Friday, 5 February. Their case was postponed to Friday, 12 February for a formal bail application. Police investigations have also linked the two men to a similar incident that occurred on Monday, 1 February, where R20 000 was reportedly stolen out of a motor vehicle. Meanwhile, police in Modimolle have announced that they are facing increasing instances of theft near bank branches and Auto Teller Machines (ATM). Warrant Officer James Findlay said the public should be wary when withdrawing cash from ATM’s. “The community must please be very aware of their surroundings when drawing cash at the ATM’s. Often there are two or three people standing around at the ATM’s. One of them will draw your attention away from the machines while the others get the information needed, and in a few minutes you will see there is a withdrawal of money from your account. Do not let anyone assist you at the ATM’s except for bank personnel. We have had a few cases where people have been done in like this,” he said.
The National Education Collaboration Trust partnered with South Africa’s largest iron ore mining company, Sishen Iron Ore Company (SIOC) a subsidiary of Kumba Iron Ore to improve the performance of schools in the Thabazimbi area. The collaboration is planning to deliver benefits to 21 schools in the area. The project was launched on Friday, 5 February in Thabazimbi, and includes a teacher and school management capacity development programme in the Thabazimbi circuit of the Waterberg district, Limpopo province. “The NECT is already operational in parts of the Limpopo province, including the greater Vhembe District and other parts of the Waterberg District, reaching over 1365 schools. This launch is an augmentation of the District Intervention Programme, funded by SIOC-CDT in the Thabazimbi circuit, covering 21 schools. This collaboration will deliver educational benefits focusing on developing and empowering teachers and school principals,” said spokesperson Kibi Magome. “The teacher development element of the programme includes interventions focused on improving content knowledge, curriculum coverage and classroom coverage for mathematics, science and languages for teachers in both primary and secondary schools. Teachers and the department heads will receive curriculum trackers and lesson plans which will help them plan, monitor and track their curriculum coverage over the year,” Magome explained. The SMTs (Schools Management Teams) interventions include improving the effectiveness of school managers through leadership training and coaching programmes. They will also receive leadership and management training through specific modules. “This is indeed an important occasion in education for our district, and I hope that the custodians of the programme will use this opportunity to benefit our children. By the end
Ms. Patricia Moshito (Mayor of Thabazimbi); Mr Deva Govender (Programme Manager - National Education Collaboration Trust). Photo supplied of this year we will be proud of ourselves for committing to this intervention, with a positive outcome”, said Patricia Moshito, Mayor of Thabazimbi. “We are happy to be part of this programme, and we are interested in seeing change in educational outcomes. We fully support the NECT systematic programmes because we understand and believe that they will bring about sustainable improvement in the Waterberg District”, said Anthea Muofhe, Programme Manager SIOC-CDT. “SIOC-CDT is mainly focussed on three main pillars in development: education, healthcare and enterprise development. The trust has so far spent over R600 million in educational development programmes in communities where their mines operate. Education is their biggest spend,” Magome said. “Let us pull together to ensure that we build a nation that reads, writes and counts,” added Anthea. “We fully support this collaboration and are happy to be part of this programme, as it will benefit our children,” said Ally Pole, the chairperson SADTU in the Waterberg District. “If we all pull together, there is nothing that can successfully stop us from achieving positive educational outcomes. Let us all work together to improve education”, concluded John Dombo, chairperson of the NECT district steering committee in the Waterberg district.
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Modimolle up in arms over new policy
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Former mayor encourages honesty and reliability in leadership
The councillor celebrated with scores of people on the day. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Former Bela-Bela Mayor councillor Henrietta Ledwaba cutting her cake during her birthday celebration. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
People who owe water, refuse and sewerage accounts are likely to face the wrath of Modimolle Local Municipality. Photo: Mzamane Ringane
Consumers with arrears on their accounts will find it difficult to purchase electricity. Photo: Mzamane Ringane
Mzamane Ringane The Modimolle Local Municipality has put in place a new system to persuade local residents to pay their accounts on time and in full. In a bid to ensure that unpaid accounts are resolved, the municipality has introduced a system where the meter numbers of account holders with unpaid debt are blocked. The new arrangement makes it impossible for an account holder to purchase electricity until they have paid their outstanding water, refuse and sewerage accounts. The municipality has notified residents by posting leaflets on all entry points at their municipal premises. Residents recently took to social networks to express their frustrations as a result of this new arrangement. One member of the community, who did not want to divulge her name, said that she felt that it would have been better to shut off the water when consumers fail to pay their accounts, instead of denying residents access to both water and electricity. “I feel that our rights are being violated. Why deny us access to electricity when we only owe rent? We use prepaid electricity, so it is unfair to combine the two accounts,” she said. The BEAT spoke to Modimolle Development and Unemployment Forum chairperson Hendrick Malatji on
Monday, 8 February. Malatji said that this new system is not fair to the community of Modimolle, especially those who are unemployed or surviving on grants. He said many residents who qualify as indigents were not given that privilege, adding that the municipality has delayed the process of capturing the applications. “It is not our fault that we find ourselves owing the municipality so much money. People have been applying as indigents since 2013, but the municipality only started capturing the applications in 2015. The municipality has failed us. They should have called a meeting with residents and attempt to find a solution before they can even think of implementing this new system,” said Malatji. Malatji also cited the poor condition of water in Modimolle as another reason why residents have decided to stop paying their rent. He said the only way to find an amicable solution is for the municipality to come to the people and listen to their complaints. “The condition of water in the area is not up to standard and they expect us to pay for it,” Malatji concluded. The BEAT contacted Modimolle Local Municipality spokesperson Patrick Shika, who said he was on study leave and referred all queries to the office of the Municipal Manager. At the time of going to press the office of the Municipal Manager could not be reached for comment.
Lizzy Bapela Former Bela-Bela Mayor councillor Henrietta Ledwaba spent her 55th birthday encouraging honesty and reliability amongst her fellow leaders in the area. Her address follows the weekly disruptions that have been taking place at the ANC’s Branch General Meetings (BGMs) in various wards of Bela-Bela. Leaders are alleged to be causing havoc in order for the meetings not to take place so that they can remain in leadership positions. They have allegedly called in groups of young people and bouncers to disrupt the meetings were they feel threatened by their opponents so that proceedings would stop.
Ledwaba said that a good leader know when it is time to step down and let others take over. She spoke of the time when she was mayor and the challenges and highlights that she encountered during the time. She added that she accepted that her term was over and stepped down but continued working for the party as usual because the ANC belongs to everyone in the country and not a specific group of people. She further emphasized that every person needs spiritual and emotional guidance and one should engage the relevant people when the time comes, such as turning to God for every plan. She added greediness and gangsterism practices will never make people respect you as a leader and a leader involves her people in her activities. Ledwaba was also celebrating her victory and the support of her followers on the day, saying that the public must wait for the main celebratory event, where everybody will be invited to share with all the candidates that emerged victorious in the BGMs. The event is expected to take place at the new BelaBela Stadium once it has officially been opened.
Hospital Theatres allegedly out of order
Photo per Illustration Justin Steyn A seriously ill man was allegedly turned away from the Bela-Bela Hospital after he was apparently told that he could not be helped at their operating theaters. Willie van Rensburg (59) told The BEAT that he visited the public hospital on Wednesday, 3 February for the last time. “I have been suffering with a big gout problem for more than a year now. The hospital has never done a proper investigation into this and they only give me Tramazac medication every time I go there. I waited for hours before I was helped even though I had been there early. When I was eventually helped, they
only gave me Tramazac again,” he said. Van Rensburg immediately asked why he had been given pills each time he visited the hospital instead of being scheduled for an operation. He said that one of the doctors told him that most of the hospital’s finances are spent on vehicles and that the theatres have all been inoperable for months. The pensioner, who resides at the Exodus centre, said that he and his wife have no money and that they rely on Volkshulp and contributions from the community. “I have immense pain and hoped the public hospital could help me.” Bela-Bela hospital’s spokesperson, Bhuti Moagi could not be reached for comment.
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Residents demand answers about alleged pipe sabotage
Bela-Bela Development committee aims high
The cattle allegedly arrive during specific times of the day to drink water that is leaking from the pipes. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
These water pipes have allegedly been cut and left to leak in order to provide water for passing cows. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Lizzy Bapela A resident of the newly-established Extension 9 at Bela-Bela approached The BEAT with concerns regarding leaking pipes in the area, a problem that has apparently been going on for over a week. When The BEAT visited the area on Sunday, 7 February, the situation was still unchanged. According to local residents, people who own cattle in that area have allegedly cut the pipes supplying water to households for their cattle to drink. This causes concern and aggravation to
the neighbours, who are left with low water pressure to their homes and streams of water flooding the area. The residents said that the cows arrive at a specific time to drink the leaking water from the pipes before their herder takes them back. The residents said that they have alerted the municipality several times about the problem but no progress has been made. One of the residents said that they called the municipality’s Technical Services manager, Jimmy Moloto, to inform him about the matter, but no results have been forthcoming. Moloto and the owners of the cattle could not be reached for comment in the matter.
DEVCO member Ophelia Pholosi during her presentation. Photo: TK Mashaba
“We have to help those who have talent with projects like dance schools, so that we don’t lose most of the youth to drugs and alcohol abuse.”
Department of Health mute about white elephant clinic in Bela-Bela. TK Mashaba A clinic at Extension Six of the Bela-Bela Township which was built six years ago, has still not been opened. It is alleged that the contactor failed to meet the building requirements. The residents of the township have to endure long queues at the one clinic in Leseding section, which is very small or use the one in town. The community has complained about the matter several times, to no avail. Bela-Bela has since added two more extensions to the township, Extensions Eight and Nine respectively due to the population growth. “This clinic cost a large amount of money to build, and all for nothing,” said a resident who asked to remain anonymous. “The Department of Health personnel do not do their work,” said Susan Tswai, an Extension 8 resident. “The workers just sit in offices and get paid for nothing at the
end of the month.” Sello Kwakwa, another resident, said that it is surprising that, since the building was said to have failed the building requirements, no one from the Department of Health has followed up on the situation. “Our community is growing but they do not seem to care, because they are not experiencing what we are experiencing here. Such public servants need to be replaced with people who are willing to serve the communities,” said Kwakwa. The BEAT did a story in 2013 about the matter and asked the municipality about it. Then-municipal spokesperson Matome Sebelebele said that the local clinics do not fall within the jurisdiction of the municipality but under that of the Limpopo Provincial Department of Health. The BEAT contacted Limpopo Provincial Health Spokesperson Derrik Kganyago, but he was unavailable for comment.
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health personnel do not do their work, the leaders just sit in offices and get paid for nothing at the end of the month.’
Members of DEVCO, Change and BBEAG during the DEVCO annual general meeting at Forever Resorts. Photo: TK Mashaba TK Mashaba The Bela-Bela Development Committee outlined its strategy during the organization’s Annual General Meeting at Forever Resorts on Saturday, 6 February. The AGM took place throughout the day and was attended by their partners, BelaBela Education Advocacy Group and Change Organisation members. Among some of the issues raised were Education, Economic Development and Infrastructure Development. Thabang Sephai, who was presenting on the portfolio of Education, said that education was the core instrument to change the lives of the people of Bela-Bela. He said that the standard of education must be raised, and that includes conducive environments of the schools. Tshepo Matjila, who was presenting on the Social Cohesion Portfolio, suggested that they should have initiatives such as
powerful peer support groups, Health Awareness Day, dance schools, food gardening and stakeholder relationships. “We have to help those who have talent with projects like dance schools, so that we don’t lose the youth to drugs and alcohol abuse” he said. Collins Shiri said that DEVCO has done a lot so far but there is still more to be done, things like poor community participation still need our efforts. Klaas Pesha who presented on the Infrastructure portfolio, said that they had challenges in the project they were heading. However, he said that in 2016 they need more support from stakeholders such as the municipality. “We need the participation of specialists and partnerships with other NGOs” said Pesha. Ophelia Pholosi presented on the Economic Development Portfolio. She said that there are projects which will need to be undertaken this year such as breakfast meetings and tourism events which can be in a form of an arts and music festival.
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Buang Matlala 3, Shirley Monnane 3 and Chanelle Kganyago 5, all said they tell their mothers that they love them on Valentine’s Day. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
This poster was taken from a yard in an area where there is no electricity. A resident with a creative mind managed to think of a business idea and charges batteries for the nearby locals. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
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Ntsako Makhubela 3, goes to town with her mother to buy sweets and goodies on Valentine’s Day. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Rethabile Mkhithi 4, says it is the day to wear red and white colours. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Tshepiso Molekoa 4, says she draws a heart on a piece of paper and will give it to her mother on the day. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
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LEGALS MODIMOLLE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY AMENDMENT SCHEMES Notice of application for amendment of the TownPlanning Scheme in terms of Section 56(1)(b)(i) of the Town-Planning and Townships Ordinance, 1986 (Ordinance 15 of 1986). I, NICOLA LUDIK being the authorized agent for the registered owners of the following properties hereby give notice in terms of Section 56(1)(b)(i) of the Town Planning and Townships Ordinance, 1986, (0rdinance 15 of 1986) that I have applied to the Modimolle Local Municipality for the amendment of the TownPlanning Scheme in operation known as the Modimolle Land Use Scheme, 2004 by the rezoning of the properties described below, situated within the jurisdiction of the Modimolle Local Municipality as follows: Modimolle Amendment Scheme 340 Erf 1/9693 Phagameng Extension 10 located in Phagameng Extension 10, Modimolle, in Modimolle area of jurisdiction, from “Residential 1” to “Residential 3” at a density of 125 units per hectare or six (6) units on the property, subject to specific conditions; Modimolle Amendment Scheme 342 A portion (9000 sq meters) of Portion 63 of the Farm Sussenvale 708 KR, located in the Modimolle area of jurisdiction from “Agriculture” to “Private Resort”, subject to specific conditions; Modimolle Amendment Scheme 344 Erven 2080 to 2267 Nylstroom Extension 14 (188 erven) located in Mogra, Mosnoon, Kismet, Gulaab, Ehsaan, Salaamat, First and Fourth Streets from “Residential 1” to “Institutional”, Erf 2268 located in Fourth Street and Erf 2269 located in Gulaab Street, Nylstroom Extension 14 from “Public Open Space” to “Institutional” and the permanently closed streets Masnoon, Mogra, Kismet, Gulaab, Ehsaan, Salaamat and portions of First and Fourth Streets from “Public Road” to “Institutional” for the purpose of a Private Hospital. All relevant documents relating to the applications will be open for inspection during normal office hours at the offices of the Modimolle Local Municipality, The Divisional Manager: Townplanning, Ground Floor, Modimolle Municipal Building, Harry Gwala Street, Modimolle for a period of 28 days i.e. 5 February 2016 to 4 March 2016. Any person who wishes to object to the applications or submit representations in respect thereof must lodge the same in writing to Private Bag x1008, Modimolle, 0510 or lodge it with the Modimolle Local Municipality at its
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address and room number specified above on or before 4 March 2016. Name en address of agent: NICOLA LUDIK, Alto Africa Town Planning & Development Consultants, P.O. Box 3007, Modimolle, 0510, 076 606 6372.(5&12/ 2). MODIMOLLE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Notice of Application for the proposed Permanent Park and Road Closures in terms of section 67(3) (a) of the Local Government Ordinance, 1939 (Ordinance 17 Of 1939) I, NICOLA LUDIK being the authorized agent for the Modimolle Municipality hereby give notice in terms of Section 67(3)(a) of the Local Government Ordinance, 1939, (Ordinance 17 of 1939) that it is proposed to permanently close parks, streets and sections of streets: The streets which will be permanently closed are Masnoon, Mogra, Kismet, Gulaab, Ehsaan, Salaamat and portions of First and Fourth Streets in Nylstroom Extension 14 for the purpose of the construction of a Private Hospital. The parks which will be permanently closed are Erven 2268 and 2269 Nylstroom Extension 14. All relevant documents relating to the applications will be open for inspection during normal office hours at the offices of the Modimolle Local Municipality, The Divisional Manager: Townplanning, Ground Floor, Modimolle Municipal Building, Harry Gwala Street, Modimolle for a period of 60 days i.e. 5 February 2016 to 30 March 2016. Any person who wishes to object to the applications or submit representations in respect thereof must lodge the same in writing to Private Bag x1008, Modimolle, 0510 or lodge it with the Modimolle Local Municipality at its address and room number specified above on or before 30 March 2016. Name and address of agent: NICOLA LUDIK, Alto Africa Town Planning & Development Consultants, P.O. Box 3007, Modimolle, 0510, 076 606 6372.(5&12/ 2). MODIMOLLE LAND USE SCHEME, 2004 Notice is hereby given to all whom it may concern that in terms of clause 23 of the Modimolle Land Use Scheme, 2004, I, Nicola Ludik, authorised agent of the property owner intend applying to the Modimolle Local Municipality for Special Consent Use as follows: To Use Unit 41 of Erf 3284 Nylstroom Extension 27, Koro Ridge, located in the Koro Creek Golf Estate as a dwelling house office located in a “Residential 2” zone; Any objection, with the grounds therefor, shall be lodged with or made in writing to: The Divisional Manager: Town Planning, Ground Floor, Modimolle
Municipal Building, or Private Bag x1008, Modimolle, 0510, within 28 days of the publication of the advertisement in the Local Newspaper, viz 5 February 2016. Full particulars and plans (if any) may be inspected during normal office hours (08:00 – 13:00 and 13:45 – 15:00) at the above-mentioned office, for a period of 28 days after the publication of the advertisement in the Local Newspaper. Closing date for any objections: 4 March 2016. Applicant: NIKKI LUDIK, P.O. Box 3007, Modimolle, 0510, Cell phone: 076 606 6372.(5&12/ 2). MODIMOLLE LAND USE SCHEME, 2004 Notice is hereby given to all whom it may concern that in terms of clause 23 of the abovementioned scheme, I (full name) MARTIN LESOLE MOLOBI intends applying to the Modimolle Local Municipality for consent to Tarven on (property and suburb) 7257 also known as (street name and number) situated in an Residential 1 zone. (Example: Residential 1, Business 4 etc.) Any objection, with the grounds therefor, shall be lodged with or made in writing to: The Divisional Manager: Town Planning, Ground Floor, Modimolle Municipal Building, Private Bag x1008, Modimolle, 0510, within 28 days of the publication of the advertisement in the Local newspaper viz: Full particulars and plans (if any) may be inspected during normal office hours (08:00 13:00 and 13:45 - 15:00) at the abovementioned office for a period of 28 days of the publication of the advertisement in the Local newspaper. Closing date for any objections: Applicant street and postal address: P.O. Box 2101 Modimolle 0510. (05&12/2). BELA BELA LAND USE SCHEME, 2008 APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL CONSENT IN TERMS OF CLAUSE 21 OF THE BELA BELA LANDUSE SCHEME, 2008 TO PERMIT A MTN CABINET AND 30m LATTICE. 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 Bela Bela Municipality for Special Consent to establish a MTN Cabinet and 30m Lattice on Erf/Portion 609, zoned Agricultural, situated at Farm Malmesbury, KR Settlers. Plans and/or particulars relating to the application may be inspected during office hours at Ace Environment Solutions, Cnr De Beer & Moffat Street, Bela Bela or at the offices of
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the Manager: Planning and Development, Bela Bela Municipality, Chris Hani Drive, Bela Bela. Any person having any objectioNs to the granting of this application must lodge such objection together with the grouds thereof in writing, with both the Manager: Planning and Development, Bela Bela Municipality and the undersigned not later than 14 March 2016. Applicant’s Details: ACE ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS CC Cnr De Beer & Moffat Street Bela Bela Tel: 014 001 7005. FAMILY HOWES CC NO: 1990/027116/23 Notice is hereby given that application will be made to the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission for the restoration to the above corporation on the grounds that it owns immovable property. Anyone opposed to the restoration must file his objection with the said Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (P.O. Box 49, Pretoria, 0001) within a period of 21 days after the publication hereof. STELLA DAVIS Member CASTELCO CC 011 708 7902 083 306 5223. NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN DECEASED ESTATES All persons having claims against the undermentioned estate must lodge it with the Executor concerned within 30 days (or as indicated) from date of publication hereof. Province: Provinsie: Limpopo A. Estate number: Boedelnommer: 22900/2014 Surname / Van: VAN ZYL First names / Voorname: MARINA Date of birth: Geboortedatum: 1940-05-14 ID number: ID nommer: 400514 0070 082 Last address / Laaste adres: 109 Fisant Street, Gholfpark, Mookgophong, Limpopo Province Date of death: Datum van oorlye: 2013-1204 Master’s office/ Meesterskantoor: Polokwane B. Only applicable if deceased was married in community of property/ subject to the accrual system: First names of surviving spouse/Voorname van nagelate eggenoot(note): DENNIS JOSIAS ROSSOUW Surname of surviving spouse/Familienaam van nagelate eggenoot(note): VAN ZYL Date of birth of surviving spouse/Geboortedatum van nagelate eggenoot(note): 1939-03-23 ID number of surviving spouse/ID nommer van nagelate eggenoot(note): 390323 5044 080 C. Name of Executor or Authorised Agent/ Naam van Eksekuteur of Gemagtigde Agent: HERMAN &
OBERHOLZER, P.O. Box 106, Bela Bela, 0480 Address of Executor or Authorised Agent/Adres van Eksekuteur of Gemagtigde Agent: P.O. Box 106, Bela Bela, 0480 D. Period allowed for lodgement of claims , if other than 30days: 30 Days Tydperk toegelaat vir lewering van vorderings indien anders as 30 dae: 30 Dae. Advertiser name: HERMAN & OBERHOLZER Advertiser address: P.O. Box 106, Bela Bela, 0480 Advertiser email: jk@hoprok.co.za Advertiser telephone: 014 736 2161. NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN DECEASED ESTATES All persons having claims against the undermentioned estate must lodge it with the Executor cocerned within 30 days (or as indicated) from date of publication hereof. Province: Provinsie: Limpopo A. Estate number: Boedelnommer: 22624/2014 Surname / Van: VAN ZYL First names / Voorname: DENNIS JOSIAS ROSSOUW Date of birth: Geboortedatum: 1939-03-23 ID number: ID nommer: 390323 5044 080 Last address/ Laaste adres: 109 Fisant Street, Gholfpark, Mookgophong, Limpopo Province Date of death: Datum van oorlye: 2013-1204 Master’s office / Meesterskantoor: Polokwane B. Only applicable if deceased was married in community of property/ subject to the accrual system: First names of surviving spouse / Voorname van nagelate eggenoot(note): MARINA Surname of surviving spouse / Familienaam van nagelate eggenoot(note): VAN ZYL Date of birth of surviving spouse / Geboortedatum van nagelate eggenoot(note): 1940-05-14 ID number of surviving spouse / ID nommer van nagelate eggenoot(note): 400514 0070 082 C. Name of Executor or Authorised Agent / Naam van Eksekuteur of Gemagtigde Agent: HERMAN & OBERHOLZER, P.O. Box 106, Bela Bela, 0480 Address of Executor or Authorised Agent / Adres van Eksekuteur of Gemagtigde Agent: P.O. Box 106, Bela Bela, 0480 D. Period allowed for lodgement of claims, if other than 30 days: Tydperk toegalaat vir lewering van vorderings indien anders as 30 dae: 30 Days Advertiser name: HERMAN & OBERHOLZER P.O. Box 106, Bela Bela, 0480 Advertiser email: jk@hoprok.co.za Advertiser telephone: 014 736 2161.
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Bela-Bela community to be educated on the dangers of underage drinking TK Mashaba Over 350 members of the Bela-Bela community in Limpopo, are expected to attend an educational and entertaining look at the dangers and consequences of underage drinking and irresponsible drinking, during a road show production of the South African Breweries’ (SAB) underage drinking campaign, You Decide. According to Sarah Anderson cooperation manager at SAB, The You Decide campaign makes use of an interactive industrial theatre performance that mimics recognisable social settings for teenagers and the consequences of underage drinking. “The short theatrical production also equips learners with various techniques on how to avoid peer pressure and to make the right choices in life,” said
Anderson. You Decide is a strategic partnership between SAB, the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), the Association for Responsible Alcohol Use (ARA) and the South African Depression & Anxiety Group (SADAG). Supporters of the campaign include local celebrities, Doctor Malinga and local DJs, who will be performing on the day. Anderson said that “The You Decide underage drinking programme encompasses a series of activities designed to demonstrate to teens that the choice they make now can impact their future prospects positively or negatively. “The programme includes a series of school visits, which incorporate an interactive industrial theatre performance based on recognizable social settings for teenagers, on the consequences of underage drinking. It leaves teens now armed with knowledge on the negative
Modimolle unites to bury a resident
Modimolle’s Frans Kgole aka Poo is no more. Photo supplied Lizzy Bapela Scores of Modimolle residents came together to bury a physically challenged and handicapped man named Frans Kgole aka Poo on Saturday, 30 January. He passed away on Wednesday, 27 January after a short illness. Kgole was reported to have fallen ill in December 2015 and fell while visiting a friend in Phagameng, where he was rushed to the local hospital for medical attention. He was born in Rietfontein, Loubad in November 1975 and was the third child of Lekoto and Rebecca Kgole. He was known for his undivided support to the community of Modimolle and had attended many funerals. He also used his disability to assist as he was a volunteer grave digger at the local cemetery and refused to share a spade with anyone. The family expressed their deepest gratitude towards the unity that the residents and structures of Modimolle displayed during the burial and mourning period. Many political principals, business people, various community based structures including the ministers’ fraternal, and the community at large participated and contributed towards Kgole’s burial. Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Modimolle born political heavyweight Buti Manamela, and local mayor Kgaretja Lekalakala were among the dignitaries that graced the ceremony. Former member of the mayoral committee in the Waterberg District Municipality Sello Molekoa aka Makamza facilitated the proceedings and thanked everybody who took part on behalf of the family, organisers, and donors.
Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude. Thomas Jefferson
consequences of underage drinking, as well as techniques to resist undue peer pressure, to decide for themselves.” She said. She further said that the workshop will provide free educational material, including teacher guides who are aligned to the curriculum, parent guides and teen guides, all with useful information and tips. Facts and figures status says that The You Decide Campaign has helped generate an 8,3% (in relative terms) drop in teen drinking in communities touched, The show has reached 1,419 schools and 709,091 learners since inception. She further said over 1 000 schools have been visited in seven provinces by You Decide since its inception. The two main drivers of teen drinking are: 1. Social acceptance, 2. Escape from worries home at personal, and in some provinces like Gauteng 86% of teens as young as 14 are drinking.
Hitmaker Doctor Malinga will be entertaining the audience during the workshop at Bela-Bela community hall.
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Troublemakers FC in trouble over alleged player poaching
Modimolle Troublemakers FC is being accused of poaching All Stars players. Photo: Mzamane Ringane Mzamane Ringane Modimolle All Stars owner Hezekiel Kekae alleges that Troublemakers FC is poaching his players. He said that Troublemakers have been fielding All Stars players during their league matches, even after they were fully registered with his team for the entire 2015/ 16 season. Kekae is spitting fire as a result of the alleged conduct by arch-rivals Troublemakers. Kekae told The BEAT on Monday, 1 February that his local rivals, Troublemakers have allegedly been using the services of his two players without having reached an agreement with his team. According to Kekae, Troublemakers approached him and requested a player clearance letter for Johannes Mahlatse Nkuna, after they had already fielded him without prior agreement. Kekae said he agreed to give them a clearance letter for that particular player, but claims that Troublemakers continued to field him even before the opening of the
transfer window period, when they played against his team. He said the agreement was that once the transfer window period opened, the two teams would consult with the regional South African Football Association (SAFA) office to clear the player in question. Another Modimolle All Stars player, Jerry Kgatla, was allegedly poached by Troublemakers FC. “I feel like I’m being undermined. The team has already taken two of my players without prior agreement. As if that was not enough, they are still approaching more of my players”, said Kekae. The Modimolle All Stars director said he will be lodging a formal complaint with SAFA in the Waterberg region. In a telephonic interview with The BEAT on Tuesday, 02 February, Modimolle Troublemakers team manager, Dion Bodiba poured cold water on these allegations. “There is no such thing. As Troublemakers we have our own registered players, so there is no way we can use players from another team. We are using our own registered players”, Bodiba said.
The making of a Limpopo derby? Mzamane Ringane Soccer lovers in the Waterberg district and the Limpopo province are eagerly waiting to see what will happen at the end of this season, in both the National First Division (NFD) and Premier Soccer League (PSL). NFD campaigners Baroka FC and Limpopo PSL favourites Polokwane City are being watched with enthusiasm by local soccer fans. If Baroka FC retains their position on top of the log and subsequently gain promotion into the PSL, there is a chance that a new PSL derby will be born in the province. The people of Limpopo have not seen a local PSL derby in many years, and it will be a much-celebrated achievement if Baroka FC makes it into the PSL. For this dream to come true, Polokwane City will also have to uphold their status in the league. The Soweto Derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates is currently the most admired clash in the PSL. Another interesting clash in the PSL is the Tshwane Derby between Mamelodi Sundowns and Supersport United.
Baroka continued to show courage when they held Black Leopards to a 0-all draw at the Thohoyandou Stadium, last Saturday, 6 February. The mighty Baroka FC will play against Cape Town FC at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium this week. On the other hand Polokwane City suffered a 3-0 loss to Platinum Stars at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium last Saturday, 6 February. Polokwane City, who are still licking their wounds after their massive loss, will be aiming for maximum points when they host the limping Lamontville Golden Arrows. In the lucrative Nedbank Cup the last 32 fixtures, Limpopo ABC Motsepe League campaigners Magesi FC will battle with the virtually unknown EC Bees. Limpopo favourites, Black Leopards will have to defeat the tough PSL team Maritzburg United, in order to reach the last 16 stages of the competition. Polokwane City will visit AmaTuks, while Baroka will travel to Port Elizabeth to take on Chippa United. Nedbank Cup fixtures are expected to take place in March.
NTK Happy Boys bounce back
NTK Happy Boys bounced back with a massive win. Photo: Mzamane Ringane Mzamane Ringane Modimolle’s NTK Happy Boys bounced back with a massive away win when they defeated homeboys Bussel FC 5-2 on Sunday, 7 February. The much-needed win will certainly boost the morale of the Happy Boys players, who had a rough weekend two weeks ago. Bussel FC, who were battered by NTK Happy Boys, conceded 11 goals last weekend as they suffered another huge 6-0 loss at the hands of Modimolle Home Defenders FC. Flamingo FC retained their position at the top of the log after thrashing KK United with a 6-1 win on Saturday. The heat is on at the top of the log, with Modimolle All Stars breathing down Flamingo’s necks in second place. All Stars collected a point when they played a 1-all draw against Bela Bela Pirates on Saturday, and further collected maximum points when they defeated Boys 2 Men with a 2-1 win on Sunday.
Boys 2 Men walked away with three points the previous Saturday when they secured a 4-1 away victory against Modimolle Celtic FC. Celtic lost both their weekend games and they also lost 3-2 against Qualitho FC on Sunday. Bela Bela Happy Hearts and local rivals Diesel N Dust shared the spoils when they played 0-all on Saturday. Happy Hearts collected a single point after playing 1-all with Modimolle Young Pirates on Sunday. Young Pirates suffered a huge 8-2 loss when they hosted Modimolle Troublemakers FC on Saturday. More Waterberg SAB Regional League action is expected to unfold this weekend. Troublemakers will host Flamingo, while Boys 2 Men welcomes Young Pirates. NTK Happy Boys will host Modimolle Celtic and the struggling Bussel will host Qualitho FC. In other fixtures Bela Bela Pirates will host Home Defenders, while KK United hosts Modimolle All Stars.