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ANC Youth League leader’s
burial debts go unpaid
The late Peter Shibambo. Photo: Lizzy Bapela TK Mashaba The invoice from Menyatso parlour with name of Jane Molondobozi as the agreed person to handle the matter.
Menyatso Funeral Parlour Services say that the ANC owes them more than R50 000 for the burial of the late Peter Shibambo. Photo: TK Mashaba
Nappy truck hijackers arrested
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Six months after his death, the funeral parlour which was responsible for the burial of Peter REsenga Shibambo has received no money. Menyatso Funeral Parlour in Bela Bela, has now had to resort to the law to resolve the debts allegedly owed to the parlour by the ANC. George Menyatso says that the ANC promised to pay him according to the invoice that he gave to them when they asked for his services. “I gave them a quote for the service and tombstone which amounted to R55 300 and before the day of the burial they told me that they were going to pay me at Giyani, where Peter was taken. I was later told that the provincial office of the ANC was busy as the President was in the province for campaigns,” said
Menyatso. “They agreed to pay me after the campaign, and I had an appointment with Phenyo Chere, Provincial ANCYL provincial administrator, who also confirmed that I would be paid before or on the 25th of April.” Menyatso said that he accepted the proposal and buried Shibambo on the basis of a promissory note from the ANCYL. “When I had to follow up on my payment from Phenyo, he said that he is not in charge of my payments and couldn’t do anything about it,” said Menyatso. Menyatso said that he has even written to the premier of Limpopo, who agreed that he had received the letter. “I was referred to the ANC provincial secretary. I had an appointment at 8am, but was only allowed to see him at 15:00, and was told that the money had been paid by the province but I have not received a cent,” said Menyatso. Maria Shibambo, Peter’s sister, said that she was surprised to hear of the funeral debt. “I didn’t know that we owed the parlour,” she said. “The ANC took him from our family parlour in Stinkwater outside Hammanskraal, to Menyatso, and never said anything about owing him money.” Maria added that the family had not received any money from the ANC except when Peter was working for them. Not even, she said, the condolence money that was allegedly collected at the funeral. Jane Molondobozi from the ANC Women’s League in Bela Bela, who was part of the arrangements, said that they were still busy with the matter when they were contacted by The BEAT on Tuesday, 9 September. “We are still waiting for the province to get back to us,” she said. ANCYL Provincial Administrator Phenyo Chere, who allegedly wrote the promissory note for the amount owed, was not available for comment.
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Crime round up Lizzy Bapela A suspect appeared before the Bela Bela Magistrate’s Court recently in connection with a drug charges. Police spokesperson Constable Glen Manamela said that the police received a tip-off that a man was selling nyaope in Extension 5, also known as Mandela Village, and followed up on the lead. 27year old Frans Papo had 600 packets of drugs with him, with an estimated street value of R30 000. He is expected back in court for formal bail application. A similar case is also under investigation, following the arrest of Bakgekolo Martha Pholoba, 34. Constable Manamela said that the suspect was arrested at her home on Saturday, 23 August, again following a tip-off. She said that the drugs found in Pholoba’s possession were estimated to have a street value of about R20 000. She was released on R1 000 bail and is expected back in court this week. The police in Bela Bela are investigating a case of possession of an
illegal firearm and ammunition following an incident on Friday, 29 August. Constable Manamela said that the suspect recently appeared in court after being found with a firearm hidden under his blankets. She added that the arrest and appearance in court of Charles Platjie Swartz, 31, is the sequel to events at Extension 8. The Bela Bela Magistrate Court sentenced a 22-year old man named William Khonizwe to three years’ imprisonment without the option of parole in a case of housebreatking and theft. Constable Manamela said that the accused was arrested following an incident on 11 April. In a different case a 28 year old man Sello Junior Maluleke was convicted and sentenced to three months or a fine of R500 for theft and assault with the intent to do bodily harm. Constable Manamela said that the incident was on 30 March. Another accused, Jan Thabo Mabua, was sentenced to R4 000 or six months’ imprisonment, following an incident also on 30 March.
Seven arrested for truck hijacking Justin Steyn The police in Mookgophong arrested seven men who had allegedly hijacked a truck carrying Pampers nappies. Warrant Officer George Ledwaba said that the truck was ambushed in the early morning hours at a truck stop in town. Ledwaba said that the men attacked the driver and his passenger and bound their hands with electric wire before commandeering the vehicle. The men then allegedly drove the truck to the Aphrodite Flats and unloaded the truck’s contents. The men are allegedly part of a Somalian syndicate who are said to
operate in the area. Ledwaba said that the men drove on to the R101 where they left their victims on the side of the road. The driver was in possession of a pocketknife which he used to free himself from his restraints before seeking help from a nearby police station. The value of the stolen property was estimated at R1 200 000. Police have also raided the complex used to store the stolen goods. They discovered four vehicles in addition to the stolen truck. The seven men were expected to appear in the Mookgophong Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 10 September.
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Server issues trouble Bela Bela’s electricity supply
Prepaid electricity users received this SMS after requesting a PIN to use to top up their accounts. Photo: Justin Steyn Justin Steyn Residents of Bela Bela who intended to top
up their prepaid electricity this past weekend have had to make do without. Anyone who tried to enter a PIN on their meters via SMS were notified that the server was unavailable. Users were advised not to resend their requests, as these would be processed as soon as the supplier was back online. Democratic Alliance councillor, Kobus van der Merwe, said that the local municipality’s server had been faulty since Friday, 5 September. Van der Merwe said that the municipality’s supplier, Landis & Gear, had been working on the issue, and expected to have it repaired within the week. The Bela Bela municipal spokesperson, Matome Sebelebele, said that electricity supply should be restored by Wednesday, 10 September. He said that the server has been rebooted and technicians are at work on the problem.
Reco gnition ffor or the disa bled ecognition disab on Casual Day
Members of the SAPS Bela Bela in support of Casual Day. Photo supplied
Thusanang Special School’s Tsonga Dance group entertained the audience during their Casual Day event. Photo: Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela Various organizations and schools in Bela Bela were among those who came together on Casual Day on Friday, 5 September in support of people with disabilities. Thusanang Special School held an event on the day and allowed their students to take over the stage to render entertainment for the audience. The school principal, Jane Mashishi, said that the aim of the event was to raise awareness for people living with disabilities and celebrate 20 years of Casual Days. She also said that they wanted to show support to organizations dealing with those living with disabilities by buying stickers and t-shirts with the proceeds going to such organizations. In his speech, sports teacher D. Matsho urged parents to allow their children an opportunity to engage in
A netball team consisting of parents, community members and stakeholders competed against each other after the event. Photo: Lizzy Bapela sporting activities, supporting them in showcasing their talents. Matsho said that sport is not only about talent, but also keeps one healthy and fit. “Our students obtain a number of achievements and need their parents’ support because it takes the whole society to raise a child, not just teachers. We practice the Special, Support, Care and Love (SSCL) motto in our school, meaning that our students are regarded as special and need to be supported, cared for and loved. We thank everybody who has shown all that to the students and the school,” he said. The event was closed with cultural activities such as poetry, dances and so forth, and finally friendly netball and soccer games. Meanwhile, members of the SAPS Bela Bela and some teachers from the school demonstrated their support by wearing stickers and t-shirts.
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Klein Kariba in Bela Bela rises from the ashes The undercover swimming pool, after being heavily damaged. Photo: Justin Steyn
The undercover pool has been repaired and is ready for visitor’s enjoyment. Photo supplied
Justin Steyn The ATKV Klein Kariba holiday resort in Bela Bela officially reopened their doors to the public on Monday, 1 September. The resort had been closed for the past six months due to the two freak floods which hit Bela Bela in short succession in March of this year. It was reported that parts of the roads inside the resort had been swept away and caused damage to the electricity and sewage systems. According to Wim de Wet, the resort’s
manager, the flooding caused significant damage to various accommodation, entertainment and habitat areas of the resort. “A large visitor’s lapa next to the restaurant and 14 caravan parking places were flattened by the mass of water, and significant damage was caused to the restaurant, a number of flats and parts of the recreation areas,” he said. De Wet said that both floods were described as ‘freak floods’ by experts. He explained that all of the resort’s
buildings had been built above the 100 year flood mark as required by law. De Wet said that the first flood had been the most severe in 150 years in the area, and they were confident that the resort would be repaired within a month. “We were full of confidence that it would be possible to reopen the resort within a month’s time, when the second flood occurred on 13 March, exactly on the morning that the assessors, architects and quantity surveyors were on site to estimate the repairs that had to be done. The damage caused by the second flood totally queered the pitch for the ATKV to quickly reopen the resort. According to experts the second flood was the worst over the past 500 years in the Waterberg area,” he said. “Before the flood a small streamlet of mountain water ran to the dam lower down on the site, but the floods have ripped open a broad canal and carried away lawns, trees and bushes. Experts have decided to keep the canal formed by the flood waters, and to reinforce it with rock walls. Consequently there is much more space for water to flow down to the dam. The walls of the dam have been reinforced, new roads have been constructed and a
new visitors’ lapa has been built high above the current floodmark,” he said. It was also explained that none of the nearly 140 permanent staff members were affected by the flood and the closing of the resort. De Wet said that the time was used for further training, cleaning, reparations and upgrades to the resorts. The costs of restorations are estimated to amount to more or less R50 million, but this is yet to be finalized. On the day of the reopening the resort welcomed a group of school students at the environmental centre. The resort also welcomed its first conference and its first wedding will take place during this month.
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Economic Freedom Fighters looks up to the mayor
Former mayor of Bela Bela Freddy Hlungwane still maintains that he does not own any of the stands he is alleged to have bought from the poor. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
EFF members recently visited the Bela Bela Local municipality to seek feedback following their previous march. Photo: Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Bela Bela commended the mayor, Lucas Nhlapo, saying that they are expecting a fruitful term of office from him. This follows talks between the parties on Monday, 1 September. Nhlapo promised to provide the cemetery that Pienaarsrivier residents have been urgently requesting for some time, which will allow the residents there to bury their loved ones locally. He also said that the municipality cannot cancel their contract with Eskom for supplying electricity to residents, but can only decrease the costs. “These charges help us to deliver
improved services which residents need to pay for. Pienaarsrivier and Masakhane will also be buying their electricity from the municipality soon. As the municipality, we aim to eradicate informal settlements and beautify the town and township to make it more attractive to investors. Rightful RDP beneficiaries will be returned to their homes and unlawful occupants evicted,” he said. The EFF welcomed Nhlapo’’s response on the matter of former mayor Freddy Hlungwane’s alleged improper dealings in RDP houses. Nhlapo said that the municipality plans to prioritize the investigation into this situation. “We are glad that the mayor acknowledges that proper channels should be followed if Hlungwane is found to have
Burial dr ama in Bela Bela drama Lizzy Bapela A man in Bela Bela who is alleged to have committed suicide had no grave to be buried in on the day which had been arranged for his funeral — Sunday, 7 September. The family and friends of the late Johannes Kwenaite, popularly known as Jongoza, learned of the news as they were departing for the graveyard on the day of the ceremony. They had to wait for more than an hour while the grave was dug. The PRO of WATA (Warmbaths Taxi Association), Israel Molusi, told The BEAT that undertakers returned shocked from the ceremony where they were to prepare for the burial rites. He said that a group of concerned people went to confirm and enquired from the municipality. “We had to delay the ceremony for some hours to allow for a grave to be dug. The grave was only available after 9am,” he said. The taxi association was said to have sent out twenty taxis to transport the bereaved to the cemetery. Only four were full, as attendees had to depart for their homes and other obligations. The ceremony had been planned to finish before 8am. Bela Bela Local Municipality could not be reached for comment but a
source within the municipality confirmed the incident, saying there had been a miscommunication with the cemetery workers. They alleged that the undertakers were meant to be at the cemetery earlier, and that they would have noticed the problem earlier if they had been on time. Kwenaite was allegedly troubled, and had mentioned that he was having relationship troubles, but his friends said that they never thought that he was suffering to such an extent that he would take his own life. According to information received, on the night of his death he had had a few drinks with a friend and colleague at a nearby tavern and asked for a rat poison known as ‘galephirimi’. Kwenaite allegedly swallowed the poison and left his music playing so that nobody would hear him and save him in time. “We never suspected anything because he never talked much, and we could not tell that he was really troubled and needed urgent psychological help,” said an anonymous friend. “His family was saving food for him and got suspicious when he skipped a few meals. His colleagues were surprised when he did not show up to work on Monday. His family knocked on his door and there was no answer. They broke down the door and found him dead.
committed fraud. He abused his powers as a leader then and took advantage of the poor instead of advising them properly. Property is a good investment but he instead added to the issue of landless people who are also disadvantaged,” said the party’s Bela Bela Sub-Regional Convener, Sello Mosweu. Hlungwane has said in the past that he welcomes the allegations by the EFF, but said that all these allegations are false because the only RDP house he has in his name was for his late father, and was inherited by him after his father passed away. “The other house was given to my sister by our aunt, who has moved in with her husband, and my sister bought the other one for family business. If people who are
close to me own a house or a stand, that does not mean that it’s mine. I can’t stop visiting my family because of the bitter or desperate EFF members who want to campaign in my ward against me. They can go to the municipality or deeds office and check on the situation,” he said. “I am a leader and I know how to look after the poor. The EFF is misleading the public and calling meetings in my ward to make people turn against me. The person behind this is a family member who is jealous of my achievements.” Hlungwane said that it is unfortunate that he cannot afford to sue the family member for defamation of character, and has instead to focus on making sure that the people in his ward receives services until the elections in 2016.
Department of Labour promises better relations with unions Lizzy Bapela The sometimes rocky relationship between the Department of Labour and organized labour unions may be more friendly in the future. The Department of Labour’s Provincial Chief Inspector Phaswane Tladi assured unions that a new strategy has been drawn up to assist them with all their needs for the benefit of freshly developed working relations which should alleviate the plight of vulnerable workers in the country. Departmental spokesperson Johannes Mokou told The BEAT that by addressing this, the department aims to bridge the gap between them and the unions. He added that talks between the two parties have been held in the hope to educate the inspectorate about the role of unions in reducing noncompliance in the workplace, among other things. The Department also wants to produce an environment where organized labour can have access to every labour office and seek help without questions. In a statement released on Monday, 8 September, Tladi affirmed the Department’s standpoint on brining the unions
closer to them. He added that it is important for them to bring the unions on board regarding legislation, changes to sectoral determinations, better understanding of the inspectorate approach during inspections and the training for shop stewards, whose job is to advise employers on issues of compliance ahead of the inspectorate. Tladi further outlined the union representatives an application called the Ministerial Variation which can be submitted to the Department by any employer to request exemption from minimum wage determinations due to finances. Some representatives called on the Department’s management to take the time to visit local labour centres and educate them about the importance of having good relations with the unions. They say that they are struggling to gain access to some offices, which creates delay and difficulties for their members, who may have been treated unfairly at work. Mokou added that there will be a workshop in October where over 100 senior union representatives will be coached on recently amended pieces of legislation, the applications and other policies of the Department.
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Photo of the week Arbor Week Last week was Arbor Week. For seven days, a big fuss was made about the environment. Trees were planted. Lectures were given. It was all very nice. The problem, of course, is that Nature isn’t just for September. Right now, people from around the world are campaigning via the Internet and in person to stop the Australian government granting a permit that wold permit dumping in the Great Barrier Reef. The Great Barrier Reef, for those who don’t know, is a massive coral reef. It’s one of the most beautiful places on Earth but, more than that, it’s a research opportunity like nothing else that exists in the world. And a couple of big companies and the Australian government are willing to destroy it for the sake of profits. The permits, if they are granted — which is looking thankfully unlikely, since the site is in the process of being declared a World Heritage Site — will allow the dumping of trash on this fragile ecosystem. In a hundred years we may see pictures of miles and miles of dead grey coral buried under a flood of old televisions. Closer to home, our national parks are struggling to secure funding for themselves, and struggling to attract guests. People just don’t seem to be all that interested in nature at the moment. Some people say that we have bigger problems. What they really mean is that we have smaller problems. We have our own petty problems. Jobs that don’t pay, an economy that looks like it’s going to crash and burn every other week. Things like that. In some ways, climate change and nature preservation present a problem that’s too big for us to grasp. The effects of what we do now won’t be felt for another hundred years at the very least. The pollution we pump into the air now is the pollution that our children or our children’s children will be trying to breathe. While Arbor Week is a good beginning, it’s not enough. We as South Africans, as custodians of a diverse and thriving ecosystem, need to do more to protect our environment. As our municipality is fond of reminding us ‘working together, we can do more.’ We need to work together and clean up our country. Leadership: The art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it. -Dwight D. Eisenhower
A member of the Mitaxikuma Mabansi dance group, Charles Matsobane, demonstrated the group’s dance moves to fans while performing at a mini braai in Bela Bela. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
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Letter to the edditor Ramatapa, resident of Bela Bela, writes: The recent spate of theft of Flat screen TV’s is getting out of control if crime was under control at all, it was three weeks ago when I got a call from my sister telling me her TV has been stolen. We were preparing for a funeral at home and thought maybe the criminals took advantage of her absence in her house but I was wrong. This happened in the early morning. Two weeks later two more houses were targeted and I am told a couple more TVs were stolen. Then I started convincing myself that this type of crime will soon be eliminated. By who? I came to realise that since it is the same type of crime happening in our small community, we as the community can assist big time in helping the police resolve this type of crime and many other types of crimes. We need to come together as one and plan a way forward on how we can assist the police in tracking down the culprits. Don’t wait until it happens to you, let us forget about our party political differences for now and be united against crime. I understand it is not always easy to initiate a meeting by just an ordinary community member. I therefore call on the Honourable Mayor Lucas Nhlapo to facilitate this type of community venture with the powers vested to him as the number one resident of Bela Bela. This will go a long way in helping unite our beloved community.
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Testing facility finally nearing completion? Justin Steyn
The eagerly awaited testing facility in Van der Merwe road has officially been constructed. Photo: Justin Steyn
The traffic testing facility in Van Der Merwe Road in Bela Bela is finally nearing completion. According to project manager Vleis van Zyl, the actual building part of the facility has been completed, but there was still equipment to be put in place. He has confirmed that the local Traffic Department will be relocating to the premises. Investigations regarding alleged irregularities at the facility are still underway by AfriForum. According to Bela Bela AfriForum chairman Johan Mills, a meeting between Bela Bela’s mayor, Lucas Nhlapo, and the Municipal Manager Morris Maluleka,
has been scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 16 September, to discuss the facility and other alleged irregularities. Former AfriForum chairman Thinus Ras alleged that the municipality planned to spend an estimated R4 million on furniture for the facility. Ras also claimed that the municipality had not received consent to construct the facility in Van Der Merwe Road. Municipal spokesperson Matome Sebelebele denied the notion of a R4 million furniture budget. “We are currently assessing what is necessary for the facility. We are also going through various quotes, and I am not sure where the figure of R4 million is coming from,” he said.
Agriculture MEC graces Waterberg for Provincial Arbor Week Lizzy Bapela The Limpopo MEC for Agriculture, Joy Matshoge, launched this year’s provincial Arbor Week in Bela Bela. The series of events ran from 1 to 7 September. The main event was held at Sunfa Stadium in Bela Bela on Thursday, 4 September. Departmental spokesperson Sipho Dikgale said that the event was aimed at people with disabilities, schoolchildren, faith-based organizations and the community at large and about 2000 beneficiaries from across the province converged on the stadium. Other MECs, mayors and councilors also graced the event, of which the business and community organizations formed part. The event started with a symbolic tree planting session at Reamogetswe Centre for People
LEGALS MOOKGOPHONG MUNICIPALITY NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF TOWNSHIP: MOOKGOPHONG EXTENSION 10 Mookgophong Local Municipality hereby gives notice in terms of Section 69(6)(a) read in conjunction with Section 96(3) of the Town-planning and Townships Ordinance, 1986 (Ordinance 15 of 1986), that an application in terms of Section 96(1) of the Ordinance, to establish the township referred to in the Annexure hereto, has been received by it. Particulars of the application will lie for inspection during normal office hours at the office of The Municipal Manager, Mookgophong, Town-planning Office, c/o Mandela Drive and Sixth Streets, Mookgophong, for a period of 28 days from 12 September 2014 (the date of first publication of this notice). Objections to or representations in respect of the application must be lodged with or made in writing and in duplicate to the at the above mentioned address or at Private Bag x340, Mookgophong, 0560, within a period of 28 days from 12 September 2014 [Please note that your name (legible) and full contact details (physical address, postal address, cell phone number, e-mail address) must be included in the objection/ representation] Strategic Executive Director First publication:
12 September 2014 Second publication: 19 September 2014 ANNEXURE Name of township: Mookgophong Extension 10 Full name of applicant: FERDI SCHOEMAN from SFP Townplanning (Pty) Ltd on behalf of Mookgophong Square Ontwikkeling (Pty) Ltd: P r o p e r t y Description: A Portion of Portion of 17 of the Farm Vlakfontein No 522 - KR Requested rights: Erven 1 and 2 zoned: “Special” for Shops, wholesale trade, commercial uses, offices, medical consulting rooms, restaurants, places of amusement, places of instruction, places of refreshment, bakeries, dry cleaners, builders yard and dispensing chemist. FAR 0.20 Coverage 20% Locality: The property is located on the Corner First Avenue and Thabo Mbeki Street. Reference: F2925 (12 & 19/9) NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION CASE NO. 878/13 In the Magistrate’s Court for the District of Waterberg held at Modimolle. In the matter between: HERMANUSDOORNS SHAREBLOCK LTD Saakno: 878/2013 Execution Creditor and C.P. MYERS Execution Debtor Kindly take notice that in terms of judgement granted on 11 July 2013 in the Waterberg Magistrate’s Court and a Warrant of Execution issued thereafter, a sale in execution of the undermentioned goods will be held on 7 October 2014 at 108 Hagen Street, Modimolle, 0510 at 10H00 am, consisting of: ITEM Share Certificate Number 221
with Disabilities on the day before proceeding to Mampatile Primary School for another session. The same activities also took place at St. John’s Church, with the main event taking place at Sunfa Stadium. Arbor Day was originally celebrated in South Africa in 1983 and the government has extended the celebrations to include an entire week, known as Arbor Week. It is regarded as an opportune time to call on all citizens to plant indigenous trees as a practical and symbolic gesture of sustainable environmental management. The MEC distributed about 3000 trees across the province throughout the week and during the afternoon of her visit in Bela Bela, the MEC proceeded to Modimolle to launch a Sanitary Towel campaign. Sanitary towels were distributed to girls from poor backgrounds, from five schools.
The MEC then continued to plant trees in the township as part of the education drive to fight hunger and ensure self-reliance. On Friday, 5 September, the MEC launched the Anglo American Kumba Iron Ore Bio-Energy and Organic Farm Project in Thabazimbi. Dikale said that “this is one of the successful cooperative projects initiated and managed by local community members. The cooperative was founded in 2012 in order to contributed to employment and reduction of poverty in the area.” “Trees are the lungs of life on this earth and we stress that everyone take part in the greening of our country by planting and caring for trees. It is through this campaign that we can effectively highlight the vital role of trees in the natural environment,” said Matshoge.
to the highest bidder. Dated at Modimolle on 01 September 2014. Y.P. SILVESTRI Execution Creditor’s Attorneys SCHICKERLING, BOWEN & HESSELINK INC Tel no: (011) 472 7555 Fax no: (011) 472 7578 E m a i l : manisha@sbhlawyers.co.za REF: ZAS/M. Manisha/ HER11/0029 c/o Breytenbach-Keulder Inc 78 Kroep Street, Modimolle Tel: (014) 717 4401 Fax: (014) 717 1243 Ref: D02173 Address of Execution Debtor: ADRIAN BOTHA N.O, Site 183. Hermanusdoorns, Vaalwater.
EXECUTION IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA NORTH GAUTENG COURT PRETORIA HELD AT PRETORIA CASE NUMBER: 17892/13 In the matter between: CHAMP FOODS MANUFACTURING CC Execution Creditor and HR CASH AND CARRY Execution Debtor. In pursuance of a judgement granted on 28th June 2013 in the North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria and under Writ of execution issued thereafter, the movable property listed hereunder will be sold in execution without reserve to the highest bidder on 18 September 2014 at 10h00 at 108 Hagen street, Modimolle, 0510. 1 Acer Monitor, Lenova computer, keyboard and mouse. 1 Mecer Monitor, Techview computer 1 Dell Monitor, Deluxe computer, keyboard and mouse. 1 Steel stand 1 Office chair 1 USD radio 1 Epson slip printer 14 Small watches 6 Boxes of ballpoint pens 1 Cash register 100 Starter packs 2 Boxes of small Rizla rolling papers 50 packs of Pamper disposable nappies 7 Packs of Simba chips 20 Packs of biscuits 1 Double door glass fridge 1 Rama fridge small 6 Hot dog warmers 20 Cellphone batteries and 18 Chargers 3 Small hot plates 89 Plastic baskets 10 Handy Andy 17 Sunlight liquid detergent. 180 Baby petroleum Jelly 200 Assorted bath soaps 20 Alister petroleum jelly 20 Baur Body lotions 200 Roll on 1 No name large deep freeze
RETURN: REMOVAL & DATE OF SALE IN THE MAGISTRATE’S COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF WATERBERG HELD AT MODIMOLLE (CIVIL) CASE NO. 879/13 In the matter between: HERMANUSDOORNS SHAREBLOCK LTD Execution Creditor and ADRIAN BOTHA N.O. Execution Debtor IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED: That with reference to your instruction dated 21 May 2014 the Share Certificate with registration no 1991/006901/ 06 was judicially attached on the 20 December 2013 and were removed to a place of safety on 06 June 2014. Storage is calculated at R10.00 per day. The public auction of the document can take place on 07 October 2014 at:10H00 at 108 Hagen Street, Modimolle, 0510. The Notice of Sale in triplicate should reach the office of the Sheriff before 19 September 2014. Rule 41(8)(b). The sale should also be advertised in the CITIZEN, BEELD, THE POST or THE STAR on 17 September 2014 and a copy of the
advertisement should reach the office of the Sheriff not later than one day before the sale. Rule 41(8)(c). Kindly furnish this office with a specified statement of the costs and expenses of issuing the warrant and levying execution before the sale. R39(1). Security to the satisfaction of the Sheriff (per affixed example) must be furnished. Please act URGENTLY to limit the storage costs. My Reference: (2013/00/ 00769.02) NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION IN THE MAGISTRATE’S COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF WARMBATHS HELD AT BELA-BELA CASE No: 48/2014 ACADEMIA PRIVATE SCHOOL Plaintiff and MATUMA JOHANNES SELAMOLELA Defendant Kindly take notice that in terms of a judgement granted on 25 March 2014, in the Warmbath’s Magistrate’s Court and a Warrant of Execution issued thereafter, a sale in execution of the undermentioned goods will be held on 18 September 2014 at 108 Hagen Street, Modimolle at 10H00 consisting of: 3 x Wooden couches 1 x Wooden coffee table 2 x Footrests 3 x Wooden wall units 3 Steps steel TV stand to the highest bidder. Dated at Warmbaths on this 8th day of Septmber 2014. A GERMISHUYS ANGI GERMISHUYS ATTORNEYS Execution Creditor’s Attorneys 18 Mentz Avenue Bela Bela Tel: 014 736 4233 Fax: 086 228 8427 REF: A GERMISHUYS/ A013/13 NOTICE OF SALE IN
95 Plastic bowls 220 Plastic bowls 20 Small toddlers tables 50 Toddlers potties 1 Tiger generator TG 1150 10 Lighters and 10 empty cassettes 70 Plastic trays Steel shelves 1 Small Rama fridge Strictly cash, no cheques accepted. 1. This sale is a Sale in Execution pursuant to a judgement obtained in the above Honourable Court. 2. The Rules of this auction is available 24 hours prior to the auction at the sales room or the Sheriff 108 Hagen Street, Modimolle. 3. Registration as a buyer is a pre-requisite subject to specific conditions inter alia. 4. Directive of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008. (url http://www.info.gov.za/view/ downloadfileaction?is99961) 5. Fica - Legislation i.r.o. proof of identity and address particulars: payment of registration deposit of R1000.00 cash. 6. The office of the Sheriff Modimolle will conduct the sale with the auctioneers being Mr B S Rakgotho - Sheriff. 7. The goods will be sold for cash only to the highest bidder or sold subject to confirmation as per the consumer protection act on instructions from the execution creditor. KOTZEN DAVID ATTORNEYS Executions Creditor’s Attorneys 043 First Avenue Elma Park, Ext 9 Edenvale 1609 P.O. Box 91, Germiston, 1400 Docex 19, Edenvale. Tel: 011 453 1458/9 / 011 453 1482 Fax: 011 453 3995 / 086 674 8627 REF: Mr D Kotzen/cdf/C0551
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Town of Bela Bela flooded with visitors
Hawkers and street vendors benefited from the Bela Bela Spring Fest. Photo: TK Mashaba
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Labour Department talks on career exhibition Lizzy Bapela The Department of Labour in Limpopo says that the time has come for those in positions of influence in society to work together to help produce quality graduates who will make use of the opportunities available in the mining and energy sectors of South Africa. The Department’s spokesperson Johannes Mokou said that they have a program of career exhibitions scheduled to take place across the province to encourage students to choose careers which are in high demand. The Department’s Project Manager for career exhibitions, Tlou Setoaba, said that through initiatives such as career exhibitions, there will be a decrease in graduates who struggle to find employment because they would have chosen careers which are in high demands. Career exhibitions usually address schoolchildren, graduates and the unemployed. Setoaba said that they have made a call to various schools in the country to bring their students to the exhibitions in order to expose them to various
institutions such as mining and energy. He added that institutions such as the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) and South African Nuclear Energy Corporation have come on board to support this initiative. Setoaba calls out to young people to take time out to qualify themselves thoroughly, especially the youth in Limpopo, where there is fertile ground for careers in mining and energy. “We recognize that some children are under-privileged and may not have been able to attend university and this is why we call on institutions such as EduLoan and the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NFSAS) to present their bursary opportunities and criteria to qualify during these exhibitions. Part of the reason that we embark on these events is to uplift the youngsters in our rural areas that may have all it takes to succeed, but may lack guidance in terms of career choices. We believe that good career options introduced to students during these events will go a long way in making the Youth Employment Accord signed by the President a success.
Visitors who flooded the Bela Bela Park on Spring Day, 6 September. Photo: TK Mashaba
Friends chilling at the park enjoying food and music. Photo: TK Mashaba
Thato Mosegedi, member of Expression House DJ, in the mix at Zwakala Lounge. Photo: TK Mashaba TK Mashaba Saturday, 6 September, was a busy day for the town of Bela Bela. With visitors streaming in to celebrate the arrival of the new season on Spring Day, Lehlabile Park was flooded by visitors from the Waterberg area as well as further afield. An estimated 2000 people visited the town as part of the Spring Day celebration hosted by Yona Yetha Chisanyama which is located next to the park in the centre of the Bela Bela Township. Traffic congestion was a serious challenge in the area, exacerbated by the crowds of hawkers who brought their offerings to show the masses. One of the hawkers said that his food
has been sold out by the end of the day and he was very pleased with the business from the visitors. Zwakala Lounge had visitors from as far as Gauteng for their Mofaya 10th Annual Spring Party. Tokelo Molefe stole the show with her amazing hip hop tunes. Maks Corner Chisanyama was full to bursting with their own Spring Celebration. On the whole the weekend was a warm welcome to the new season with no crimes reported from the events. One of the visitors, however, complained that it was time that the municipality took control of such events and coordinates them. “This can be a big annual event,” he said, and mentioned that fixing the lights and toilets at the Park would be a big improvement.
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BBEAG Annual Springfest a success
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Terrors counts down to ABC Motsepe League
Players from Modimolle’s Terrors FC as they prepared for a friendly match in Bela Bela. Photo: Lizzy Bapela Tshepo Netsibo who was playing for BBEAG Boys on the ball. Photo: TK Mashaba
Ali Thantsha in action during a tennis game. Photo: TK Mashaba.
Naomi Maheso runs for the ball with Thiza Kekana on the ball while Tshidi Molosebatsi watches on. Photo: TK Mashaba
Lizzy Bapela The coach of Modimolle’s Terrors FC (formerly known as A1 Terrors), Phuti Mabotja, remains a local soccer hero as his team continues to reap victory after victory in friendly matches in preparation for the ABC Motsepe League. As the start of the season approaches, Terrors is embarked on preparation for the games. The team is one of those which were promoted to the league after stellar performance in the SAB league, and they say that they are hard at work to prepare for the coming season. The team is not discouraged by the fact that SAFA has yet to set the fixtures and dates for the games. They are aiming high and feel wellmotivated for the coming season. Terrors played another round of
friendly games in Bela Bela and won yet again, delivering a sound 4-1 thrashing to the Bela Bela Squad and defeating Mpho Academy 6-1 in the second game, both games played at Moloto Stadium. Terrors is also strengthening their management and technical team, appointing individuals with the relevant skills and experience in the field to see it to greater heights. The team aims to release a list of their current players and the names of newly appointed management shortly. They are also planning to conduct outreach programs to officially introduce the new team composition to the public. Any queries regarding the team can be forwarded to terrorsfc@gmail.com or the team can be contacted via Facebook at Terrors FC, or on Twitter at @terrorsfc. The team coach can also be contacted at 082 431 9708.
U13 and U15 Championships in Bela Bela Divine Divas ladies netball. Photo: TK Mashaba
TK Mashaba The Bela Bela Education Advocacy Group (BBEAG) has reached another milestone. On Saturday, 6 September, BBEAG hosted their 4th Annual Springfest at the Bela Bela Community Hall. The core purpose of the BBEAG Springfest is to raise funds for the BBEAG Bursary Fund and to raise the profile of the organization in the Waterberg region. Bessie Baloyi, the BBEAG Media Liaison, told The BEAT that the Springfest aims to celebrate the dawn of a new season as well as to promote a culture of sports, arts, and culture, talent cultivation and the importance of an active lifestyle in the community. The BBEAG Springfest started off with a 10km race followed by a 5k race. Junior Mohase from Polokwane took the gold in the 10km Men’s, with Moses Mageza and Mote Nkoe in second and third place, while Maria Ngwentjana took
gold in the 10km Ladies’ with Rosa Sekele and Naomi Sono in second and third place. Bethuel Sekhu took gold in the 5km males, with Brenda Putuka taking gold in the 5k female. In the 5-A-Side Soccer Zwakala Boys took first place, with BBEAG Boys in second place. In the netball, DND Sports Centre Bela Bela took first place, Divine Divas second and BBEAG ladies in third place. Baloyi thanked the Bela Bela Municipality, the Traffic Department, the Department of Health and various sponsors, in addition to the local youth and the community as a whole for their support and participation. “Your irreplaceable heartiness, love and understanding are the sources of our strength,” she said. BBEAG’s next big event is the BBEAG Gala Dinner where they plan to review the year and hand out bursaries to the Grade 12 students of 2014.
Players like these juniors will be given a chance to make it in the championship. Photo: TK Mashaba TK Mashaba The Local Football Association (LFA) and SAFA’s players are being given another development opportunity by SAFA Regional on Saturday, 20 September as they will be hosting the Under-13 and Under-15 LFA Championship. “This championship will be played in Bela Bela at the Sunfa Stadium and will serve as a platform for trials,” said Refiloe Khoza, SAB Regional League Manager from SAFA Waterberg. “The LFA teams are invited to bring along their players on this development
session to be scouted,” she added. The team includes all Waterberg Under 13 and Under 15 teams. Mookgophong will be sending six Under 15 teams while Mogalakwena is sending eight Under 13 and eight Under 15 teams. Modimolle are bringing ten Under 15 teams to this event while Lephalale is expected to bring twenty Under 15 and fourteen Under 13 teams. The number of teams being sent from Bela Bela was not available by the time of going to press. SAFA needs 3 players for their provincial squad.