13 June 2014
Solomon Mahlangu rre epr esenting presenting Modimolle in Kay Motsepe Cup ‘We are overwhelmed with our success so far. Phagameng has always said that we can’t beat them, but we have shown them otherwise.’
Solomon Mahlangu’s under-19 team who will be representing Modimolle circuit in the next round of the Kay Motsepe Cup. Photo supplied TK Mashaba The battle of the High Schools in Kay Motsepe Cup took a surprise twist recently, with Solomon Mahlangu High School triumphing in the first leg and winning the right to represent the Modimolle Circuit in Mabatlane this Saturday. Solomon Mahlangu, as has been reported previously, has had problems including mismanagement and low
matric pass rates, but this time round they have shown that they can cut the mustard on the sports field. They played against Hoërskool Modimolle in a round robin, as well as the tough Phagameng High Schools, who have recently received their share of the R100 000 prize money for winning the Kay Motsepe Cup’s provincial level in 2011. “We played a 1-all draw against Phagameng and went on to beat
Phagameng High School, who were recently defeated by Solomon Mahlangu in the Kay Motsepe Competition. Photo: TK Mashaba. Modimolle Hoërskool, which gave us enough points to be the circuit champions,” said Busta Manetja, the Solomon Mahlangu under-19 team. We are overwhelmed with our success so far,” he said. “Phagameng has always said that we can’t beat them, but we have shown them otherwise. We are determined to go to the next round.” Solomon Mahlangu will be meeting with teams from other circuits in order to arrange the next leg of the competi-
tion. “We know it’s not going to be easy, but we are willing to train hard and be focused on this cup,” he added. Solomon Mahlangu’s under-17 team beat Phagameng High 4-3 on penalties after an initial score of 1-all. “We believe that our performance on the sports fields will break the stereotype and also help as a motivation as we continue with the academic year,” said Manetja.
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Police teach child safety
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CSF slowly establishes itself in Bela Bela
Modimolle police interacted with students during the Child Protection Week campaign. Photos supplied
Lizzy Bapela Children from different schools in Modimolle were recently graced by visits from their local SAPS and the Department of Social Development, in line with Child Protection Week campaigns. The 2014 Child Protection Week was observed under the theme:” Working Together to Protect Children”. The first school to be visited was Dooringfontein Primary, where the delegates addressed the students. Topics mostly focused on were sexual harassment, rape, drug abuse, respect for women, bullying at schools and theft. During addresses, speakers shared the consequences of committing crime the students, indicating how that could have a negative impact on their future. The students were told that should they commit any crime, they would be arrested and have criminal records, which will prohibit them from obtaining work in the future and their lives will be doomed. The students were also taught about breaking the silence and speaking up against any kinds of abuse or criminal activity; information was also passed on about relevant people or organizations to complain to in case of need.
The events continued with speakers addressing the students about their rights and responsibilities for those rights. They told the students that a child has got a right to education, food and shelter among others and the responsibility to go to school and get educated, eat and preserve the food and shelter provided. It has been reported that more than 32 000 cases of child abuse have been recorded in South Africa between 2004 and 2014. The Department of Social Department annually launches The Child Protection Week on 1 June. The focus this year was on prevention and early intervention services in the Early Childhood Development Programme, currently accessed by more than 1 million children across the country. Attention was also drawn to the missing and abducted girls in Nigeria through “Bring back our girls Campaign”. Meanwhile, mayors from all the local municipalities across the Waterberg, including the district municipality sent out messages of support in line with the campaign. The mayors emphasized that the society must raise the plight of millions of children who suffer worldwide because of abuse and neglect.
Bela Bela CSF Members (from Left to Right); Strikes Mokone, Moses Mataboge, Lydia Mabena, Koketso Maleto, GT Maledi and Esrom Nkwinikwa. Photo: Justin Steyn Justin Steyn The Community Safety Forum (CSF) had its very first meeting in Bela Bela on Monday, 9 June. The chairperson of the meeting, GT Maledi, said that the aim of the meeting, held at the local police station, was to establish itself as a feasible structure by implementing a program of action. It was agreed that the forum will meet at the station on the last Thursday of every month, during which meetings they will discuss various safety issues relevant to their departments. A thorough analysis of an existing plan is expected to occur on Friday, 20 June. Maledi urged the forum’s cooperation in order for it to be a successful initiative.
Child Awareness Campaign held in Pienaarsrivier
Thieves taking advantage of drunks have been monitoring the tavern, harass or assault intoxicated patrons, often culminating in theft. The police in Mookgophong say that they Ledwaba explained that criminals are flooded with reports of common tend to approach assault and robbery. intoxicated patrons to According to the relieve them of cash or Mookgophong police “Criminals will often valuables. spokesperson, approach intoxicated He also mentioned Warrant Officer patrons at taverns incidents involving George Ledwaba, and convince them to patrons on their way most if not all of the hand over money or from the taverns being incidents have been other valuables. followed and alcohol related, ambushed, and said occurring on that the police have weekends and near stepped up their patrols in the area in taverns. response. He asks citizens to report According to Ledwaba many of the any suspicious incidents. incidents occur when criminals, who may
Representing the Bela Bela Community Policing Forum (CPF) Strikes Mokone said that he is excited about the forum because it can help the CPF with the challenges they are currently facing. “The CPF is currently faced with many instances of reported drug abuse. The numbers are increasing and I believe that the CSF can help us with this,” he said. Leburu said that the local community must feel free to communicate with their members with issues relating to crime. “I call on all members of the community to approach us when they are faced with safety issues. We will also be focusing on a number of issues facing the youth,” he said.
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These three little boys performed a song at the Child Awareness campaign. Photo supplied Justin Steyn To commemorate Child Protection Week and in celebration of Youth Month, a special Child Awareness Campaign was launched at the Tshepo Themba Multipurpose Centre in Pienaarsrivier on Saturday, 7 June.
The theme of this year’s event was entitled “Save our children from abuse and neglect.” Members from the Community Policing Forum (CPF) Community Safety Forum (CSF), Social Development, Love-Life and the Victim Empowerment Program (VEP) attended this well-received event. “This year we have brought various entertainment forms to those who attended the event. It came in the form of singing, gumboot dancing and poetry performed by the children at the centre. The centre itself serves to protect our children from abuse and they will be introduced to various uplifting activities,” she said. Mabena said that child neglect and abuse is currently one of the biggest challenges faced by the VEP. “In most cases we have found that orphaned children are abused by their adopted guardians. We receive very few reports regarding this matter and would like the community to assist,” she said. She added that the VEP will be monitoring suspected child abuse very carefully in order to provide the affected with a place of safety such as the centre.
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Mob attack on alleged witch Justin Steyn The community of Masakhane outside of Bela Bela gathered at the home of a woman accused of witchcraft and allegedly assaulted her. According to Limpopo Police Spokesperson Colonel Ronel Otto, fifty yearold Helaria Lishishi was accused of witchcraft shortly after the birth of a pair of stillborn twins to another woman. It was reported that Lishishi had given the mother of the twins a jersey, which a community member believed to be cursed. It has also been reported that a
community member, in the belief that Lishishi was haunting his dreams, called the community up against her. Otto said that Lishishi had been attacked with sticks, and that some of her property and possessions had also been damaged. Bela Bela police rushed to the scene and Lishishi was taken to the Bela Bela hospital for treatment. Cases of assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm and damage to property have been opened. One arrest has been made and investigations are ongoing.
Mines commit huge finance for water projects
Thabazimbi mayor Aletta Mosito welcomed promises by local mines to finance millions for water projects. Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela Thabazimbi mayor Aletta Mosito announced during her 2014/2015 budget speech on Friday, 30 May, that AngloAmerican Platinum and Kumba Iron Ore to finance R24 million and R20 million respectively for water projects in the 2014/2015 financial year. The municipality was allocated R90 million for the development of infrastructure to reach out to areas yet to have the necessary infrastructure for service delivery. Waste water management is allocated R28 million, with R4,5 million allocated for water and electricity infrastructure to refurbish boreholes to ease the water bills from Magalies Water and upgrade old water pipes to improve efficiency. Roads and waste management was allocated R3,5 million and the upgrading of the chamber was incorporated in that, with an anticipated cost of R2 million. The smart metering project was allocated R2,5 million with R1,2 million for the construction of Northam and Thabazimbi cemeteries allocated and reserved for renovations and upgrades. R1,8 million was reserved for the electricity load management system and R1,2 million for the IT related projects to improve connectivity and communication between departments. The council approved the draft budget, which was made available for public comment and input before presentation. The mayor said that excellent work has been done in previous financial years regarding the provision of water, sanitation, refuse removal,
housing and electricity. She said that the municipality will now pay more attention to effective revenue management and the elimination of nonpriority spending, as the municipality needs to continue to ensure that they continue to be creators of job opportunities in a bid to reduce high unemployment. The total revenue of R267,3 million has been budgeted for the 2014/2015 financial year and will increase to R303,3 million over the Medium-Term Revenue and Expenditure Framework period. The revenue generated from rates and service charges forms a significant part of the municipality’s incoming revenue. Mosito added that the municipality experienced poor cash flows in the 2013/14 financial year due to poor revenue collection strategies and allocations but they have since set up an effective credit control unit and additional auxiliary measures to ensure improved collections are being explored. She added that the municipality continues to face challenges with regards to water and electricity supply, since demand growth outweighs supply. Consequently, the National Treasury encourages all municipalities to carefully review the level and structure of their water tariffs and ensure that they are cost reflective by 2014. NERSA announced the revised bulk electricity pricing structure and a 7.39% increase in the Eskom bulk electricity tariff to municipalities will be effective from 1 July. Registered indigents will still be granted 50kWh per 30-day period free of charge and an annual review of the indigent’s qualification will need to be conducted to authenticate the beneficiaries as per municipal indigent policy. Bulk purchases are directly informed by the purchase prices of electricity from Eskom and water from Magalies.
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Police on crime awareness
Children of Modimolle flocked to the venue where the crime awareness campaign took place. Photo: Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela The police in Modimolle and other stakeholders reached out to residents through a crime awareness campaign recently. The event was held at the Phomolong Extension 8 open area, AKA Mangwinyeng, on Thursday, 5 June. The stakeholders include the Department of Social Development, Modimolle Youth Desk and the Waterberg District Municipality. Speakers addressed the residents on issues involving crime, social responsibilities and initiation schools, as the initiation school season is due to start immediately after schools close. Each speaker interacted with the residents, representing their organizations with Makubenjalo Cultural Group entertaining the audience. The residents were also given an opportunity to ask questions and raised their concerns on the topics under discussion. Parents expressed concern about children running away from home and school to join initiation
schools, asking if there was any way that the government could prevent this from happening. Tebogo Ntsendwana, AKA Mlaza of the Youth Desk encouraged parents to look after their children, especially during school holidays, and guard against accidents that could cause fires. Captain Mike Motadi of the SAPS Social Crime Prevention Unit mentioned that parents usually approach the police for assistance after their children had fled to initiation schools. He said that the relevant department is, in fact, the Environmental Affairs unit in the District Municipality. In his response, John Koka of the district municipality indicated that those who are found to be illicitly taking children to initiation schools without parental approval will be penalized. Koka also advised parents to check if the schools to which they are sending their children to, are registered and comply with the law. He said that the law will also be tough on schools which operate without licenses.
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Mayor takes a girl child to work
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Pick n Pay holds staff awards
Pick ‘n Pay store manager Johanna Mooka (right) with the graduates. Photo: Justin Steyn Justin Steyn Mogalakwena municipal leadership posed for a photo with students and teachers of the Alfred B Makapan and John Petro high schools during the Take a Girl Child to Work campaign. Photo supplied Lizzy Bapela As part of the Take a Girl Child to Work campaign which is aimed at inspiring teen girls to pursue their ambitions, Mogalakwena municipal leadership hosted fifty Grade 10 to 12 students from Alfred B Makapan High School and John Perto High School. Mabuela said that the child of a pensioner, who has accepted the value of hard work, should have access to the best universities in the country and that the government can even provide the child with the opportunity to study overseas or anywhere in the country. He said that these opportunities are only available to students on condition that they complete their studies. “If a seed does not fall on fertile soil, it is doomed to death with all its potential and nothing will ever come of it. If you do not make enough time for your books, you must know that you are throwing the rich seed of your potential in the fire. If you do not listen to the advice of your parents or teacher, you are destroying your potential,” he said, in an address where, quoting the lecturer Dr Myles Munroe, he likened potential to seeds
which need fertile ground and care to flourish. He expressed confidence in the future of the municipality, the province and the entire country is safe in the hands of the next generation. The mayor insisted that they are a generation that must make education fashionable, and cautioned them to avoid social networks in favour of their books. “The South Africa that we know today,” he said, “is a much better place to grow up in and opportunities are endless — utilize them! You are free to become anything you want as long as you are willing to work hard. Bear in mind that education is an important weapon in the fight against poverty and gender-based violence. The struggle for economic emancipation requires your active participation,” Mabuela said. The students said that they were very honoured to have met the mayor and humbled by the way he, together with councilors and officials, interacted with them. They said that they have learnt a lot from him, such as not letting their background or the opinions of other people say about them define their opinion of themselves.
DA chairperson is fed up with the DA
Charles Molebatsi, who says that he is tired of the DA. Photo: TK Mashaba TK Mashaba A month after the election has passed the DA in Bela Bela are showing cracks
as their Ward 4 chairperson Charles Molebatsi spoke out against the DA. The current drama surrounds a letter issued by DA councilor Kobus van der Merwe for Molebatsi’s signature. The letter was allegedly regarding the dismissal of a DA member. “I refused to sign the letter,” Molebatsi said. “I had no reason to sign it, as I have never had anything against the person who was to be dismissed.” According to Molebatsi relations between himself and Van der Merwe soured at that point. He allegedly suspected wrong when he applied for a position in Public Relations in company with a colleague. Apparently there was a problem with the lady’s application, and in the end someone was selected who had never been in the DA. “I am tired of the DA,” he said. “They can do anything they want now, because I am tired of being sidelined whenever I challenge the way things are done in this party.” The BEAT could not reach Councillor van der Merwe for comment.
Eighteen hardworking staff members from Pick ‘n Pay in Bela Bela and Modimolle have been rewarded after completing a ten-month apprenticeship. The course consisted of Level Two Wholesale- and Retail Operations Course, with Guest Resource Services (GRS). At the awards ceremony, held on Tuesday, 27 May, the graduates were congratulated and praised for their achievements.. Operations manager for GRS, Piet Guest, said that the staff had had to undergo various basic skill training sessions within the industry to complete the course. “The staff had to master skills such as Language, Mathematics and identify competitors in the retail industry. They were also assessed on attributes such as punctuality, work ethic and their relationship with their assessors,” he
said. Guest said that the certificates they were awarded is recognized abroad, affording them work opportunities. The owner of Pick ‘n Pay, Roland Penzhorn, thanked GRS for taking an interest in furthering the education of the people. He added that the efficient service and accommodating attitude of Pick ‘n Pay is what draws customers to the store. “I have often been told that our store has the friendliest and most efficient staff in the area,” he said. Sipho Shoba from the Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA), said that they are proud to be associated with GRS and commended Pick ‘n Pay for providing their staff with such enriching opportunities. The manager of the Bela Bela Pick ‘n Pay, Johanna Mooka, said that the retailer is set to have another skills development program within the coming month.
Thabazimbi Municipality alleged to be in major debt Justin Steyn According to an article published in The Star newspaper on Thursday, 29 May, clerks and secretaries employed by the Thabazimbi Municipality have been offered car allowances. This was reported to have occurred while the R890 000 annual salary paid to the Municipal Manager was said to have been increased to R1,2 million without council knowledge. The allegations were made in a “rapid assessment report” on Thabazimbi local municipality observed by The Star. The investigation, which revealed an apparent free-for-all state of affairs at the council, was commission by the provincial Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (CoGHSTA). The report also suggests that Thabazimbi, which for the past two consecutive financial years received disclaimer audit opinions, was on the verge of bankruptcy. It was reported that the municipality’s monthly salary bill doubled to R13,5 million after a new system of organization was introduced in 2012. It was further suggested that just over R500 million was paid to a placement agency to help fill newly created positions. The placement process was said to lack transparency, resulting in salaries of elevated officials
being increased by 100%. “All employees were offered car allowances, even clerks and secretaries who did not qualify for allowances,” the report states. The municipality has denied allegations that the council did not endorse the Municipal Manager’s hefty salary. The Municipal Spokesperson, Joshua Motsomane, said that clerks and secretaries should not receive car allowances, but agreed that the municipality often experiences cash-flow problems and fails to make the proper contributions to workers’ pension funds and medical aid schemes. Motsomane said that his municipality is owed roughly R148 million by its consumers, which it has been unable to collect. “We’re providing services but they’re not paying,” he said. He added that arrangements had been made to service the debt. The report claimed that Mayor Patricia Mosito and Municipal Manager Edward Ntsoane both dismissed the assessment, describing it as a ploy to settle political scores, and refused to cooperate with further investigations. Mosito allegedly claimed that the proper procedures had not been followed — apparently the Department was supposed to have placed a notice in the Government Gazette before assessment commenced.
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Letter to the Editor
Remember, remember
Nyaope is eating away at our community
In 1976, thirty-eight years ago on June 16, 20 000 students took to the streets to demand their right to an education. There were bigger issues involved, of course – there always are. But one can safely say that the students of the 1976 Soweto Uprising, the 20 000 who were there and the nearly two hundred who died, were there because they wanted the kind of education that they deserved. They wanted knowledge. More than that, they wanted the opportunity to become more than what they were, they wanted the opportunities that only education can give us. People died to give South African children the right to education. And yet if you walk down the streets of any town in South Africa, on any day of the week, you will see children there. Some of those children’s parents are poor, or dead. Some of those children’s parents think that they are happily absorbing knowledge in the classroom. In a country where education is a guaranteed right, it is a crying shame to see this happen. Why are there children on the streets when they should be in schools? Some of them obviously are not there by choice, and it is society’s failure that they are there in the first place. But what of those who are there by choice? What about those of you who have dropped out of school and are now wandering around peddling cheap Chinese knockoffs of designer goods? What are your dreams? Surely you have dreams? Surely at one point in your life there was something that you wanted to be – a doctor, a farmer, a policeman? My question to you today, in the middle of Youth Month, days before the anniversary of a day when people gave their lives for something you are throwing away – my question to you is this: What on earth do you think that you are doing? What kind of respect is that showing to those who sacrificed and fought for the right to be educated, to allow yourself to amount to nothing? You have a responsibility to the brave young men and women who marched and died for your freedom, for your right to be something better. And if you’re not in school, or you are in school and you’re not doing your level best, then you are failing them. Every day that passes by when you are not working towards being a better, smarter, more educated version of yourself, is a slap in the face of every student who was on the streets of Soweto thirty-eight years ago.
Dear Editor I am writing this feeling with a sad heart. I have been hearing stories of how young people are smoking themselves to death using nyaope, and have heard of at least two young people who have actually died as a result of this drug. I was shocked to hear of the death of another promising young man. Although I am not sure of the exact cause of his death, I have heard that he was using nyaope. He was capable of achieving great things but, be that as it may, he is gone, and will no longer be able to fulfil the purpose of his life. When I confronted one nyaope user, he confessed that quitting was very hard. He said that he had been sent to rehab twice already, but upon his release he returns to old habits because he finds that most of his friends are still using. After speaking to him for a while, though, I came to the conclusion that it is his choice to be on the drug. I also realized that he, and only he, can make the choice to quit. It is not easy but it is possible. Think about the people you are hurting. Think about your children, if you have any. Think about the pain you are causing. Most importantly, think about yourself. Make a decision. Change your ways before it’s too late. Seek help, talk to your parents, talk to COPFADA, talk to someone, talk, talk, talk, you have all the answers. If you stop taking nyaope you will kill the nyaope market. The less said about what addicts do to satisfy their habit the better – like stealing their houses, it is a sad story. To the dealers, please take a moment and think – are you happy to see young people dying because of your business? Would you sell nyaope to your son or daughter or brother or sister? I know that you’re buying nice things with the money you make from this cruel business – the TV, sound system, cars, houses and expensive clothes – but are you so materialistic that you don’t care? To the police, please continue to do your great job but please step up the gear before we see even more of our young people disappearing! To COPFADA, you have our support, but not enough. To the Councillors, you have the power to lead the fight against this cruel nyaope, please don’t wait until it affects a member of your family. After all, these young people are potential rate payers. We will win the battle against nyaope at a high cost in lives.
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Choir seeks to empower the youth
Members of the Ikokobetseng Gospel Choir. Photo: Justin Steyn Justin Steyn The Ikokobetseng Gospel Choir is trying to involve the youth in their many projects. The group, consisting of phase 1 in Modimolle and Phase 2 in Bela Bela, aims to draw the youth away from criminal activities. The leader of phase 2, Esrom Nkwinika, said that he has observed the youth involved in many dangerous activities and seeks, through Ikokobetseng, to draw them away from dangerous life-
styles. “I’ve seen ugly things going on in our youth. Teenagers are killing each other for drugs and money and I have seen youngsters at taverns where they often risk their lives. We at Ikokobetseng are trying to assist them in moving into more healthy, uplifting activities,” he said. Victor Manganye, a member of the choir, said that he is very fortunate to be involved with the group. “I have a big passion for singing and it keeps me away from illegal and dangerous activities such as substance abuse,” he said. Nkwinika said that the group has big plans for the future. “Currently phase 1 of our choir is recording an album which will be released soon. We will also be performing on the 28th of June to celebrate Youth Month and again in July and September to celebrate various gospel events.” Nkwinika said that anyone interested in joining the choir should contact him on 074 922 8463.
Department to address challenges Lizzy Bapela The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform in Limpopo is said to be organizing meetings with Communal Property Associations (CPAs) and Trusts who are experiencing internal challenges with a view toward finding permanent solutions. The Department’s Avhashoni Magada said that many communities who have received land are plagued by internal wrangling and disputes resulting from alleged maladministration by the CPA executive committees, and in some instances among the Trustees. He said that more often than not, these committees are not accountable to their beneficiaries, who do not benefit from the restored farms. The Chief Land Claims Commissioner, Nomfundo Gobodo, is aware of these challenges and has directed that, instead of receiving complaints from one entity at a time, the Depart-
ment would want a consolidated approach led by the CPS’s structure. Gobodo said that the Department is seeking to engage with the various CPAs to establish a structure that will work toward a consolidated approach to these challenges. Inspired by the Rural Transformation System, the province is set to meet with legal entities in the province soon, to discuss the distribution of power and responsibility. Among other inventions, the Department’s Rural Economy Transformation system calls for the appointment of a transactional advisor to assist in reviewing the business performance of land held by a CPA, and in setting up admin systems, as well as the appointment of forensic auditors to audit the finances of the farms. The Commissioner is of the opinion that harmonized relations between beneficiaries, CPA committees and Trustees will lead to increased productivity on all land reform projects.
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Spa Park and Koppewaai elect new Project Steering Committee
Ward Councillor, Kobus van der Merwe, (left) with newly appointed Project Steering Committee members; Desmond Pahl, Boetie Pahl, Councilor Keenen Alberts and Sipho Mohlodi. Photo: Justin Steyn Justin Steyn The community of Spa Park and Koppewaai gathered at the Spa Park Community Hall to appoint a new Project Steering Committee on Wednesday, 4 June. Some of those who attended were under the impression that they were about to be updated about a letter sent to the Department of Corporate Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (CoGHSTA) earlier this year. Residents have been complaining about the deteriorating states of both Spa Park and Koppewaai and demanding service delivery. The ward Councillor, Kobus van der Merwe, apologized for the inconvenience and explained that the meeting had been called solely to elect a Project Steering Committee. He explained that the recent national and provincial elections have caused the delays, and that a new letter will be sent to the newly appointed CoGHSTA MEC, Mokoma Makhurupetje. He added that a meeting between the Housing Development Agency which was originally planned for Monday, 9 June, will be held in the coming week. This, he said, will be followed by a
community meeting. Van der Merwe said that the committee will have the same functions and responsibilities as a Housing Committee, but with four members instead of six. After deliberation, it was decided that four of the six members who had served on the Housing Committee would be re-elected. Members Keenan Alberts, Desmond and Boetie Pahl and Sipho Mohlodi were the four who were chosen by a community vote. Van der Merwe explained that the members are bound by a contract which obligates them to fulfil certain duties. “In terms of reference the four elected members are appointed and obligated to perform certain duties such as attending regular meetings representing both Spa Park and Koppewaai with the aim of addressing public concerns to myself,” he said. Van der Merwe said that if committee members fail to adhere to these conditions they should be reported immediately. Alberts,, also a councillor in the area, said that he is pleased with his reelection and said that he has a passion for the wellbeing of his community.
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Heilbron 9650 Tel: 058 852 3001. Ref: J.G. Potgieter NOTICE Notice in respect of a licence application in terms of the Petroleum Product Act, 1977 (Act no 120 of 1977) This notice serves to inform parties that may be interested or affected that IVORINE ENTERPRISES (PTY) LTD Hereinafter reffered to as “the applicant” has submitted an application for a RETAIL licence, application number F/2014/06/04/ 0003 PTN 7LOT 699 Voortrekker & Potgieter RD Warmbath Chris Hani Potgieter Street Bela Bela The purpose of this application is for the applicant to be granted a licence to undertake petroleum retail activities as detailed in the application. Arrangements for viewing the application documentation can be made by contacting the Controller of Petroleum Products at: Telephone: (015) 287 4735; or Fax: (015) 297 5045
E - m a i l : lawrence.ramukosi@energy.gov.za Any objections to the issuing of a licence in respect of this application, which must clearly quote the application number above, must be lodged with the Controller of Petrolum Products within a period of twenty (20) working days from the date of publication of this notice. Such objections must be lodged at the following physical or postal address: Physical Address: THE CONTROLLER OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS Department of Energy 101 Dorp Street Polokwane Postal Address: THE CONTROLLER OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS Department of Energy 101 Dorp Street Polokwane BELA-BELA LAND-USE SCHEME, 2008 Notice is hereby given to all whom it may concern, that in terms of Clause 21 of the Bela-Bela Land-Use Scheme, 2008, I, BOITUMELO MOROKE of DLC TELECOM (Pty) Ltd, intend applying to the Bela-
Bela Local Municipality for special consent for the construction and operation of a 30m high telecommunications mast and base station on Portion 34 of the Farm Droogekloof 471-KR, located in an “Agricultural” zone. Full particulars and plans may be inspected during normal office hours at the office of the applicant at the address included below or at the Office of the Manager: Planning and Development, Bela-Bela Municipality, Chris Hani Drive, Bela-Bela. Any objection, with the grounds therefore, shall be lodged with or made in writing to both the applicant at the address mentioned below and The Manager: Planning and Development, Bela-Bela Municipality, Private Bag X 1609, Bela-Bela, 0480, within 28 days of the date of the first publication of this notice, viz 13 June 2014. Closing date for any objections: 04 July 2014 Applicant: DLC TELECOM (Pty) Ltd Street address: 46 26 th Street, Menlo Park, 0081 Postal Address: P.O. Box 35921, Menlo Park, 0102
Tel: (012) 346 7890 Email: tm@dlcgroup.co.za Our Ref: VC/LK/033 Droogekloof (13&20/6). In terms of section 35 (5) of Act 66 of 1965 notice is hereby given that copies of the liquidation and distribution accounts (first and final, unless otherwise stated) in the estates specified below will be open for the inspection of all persons with an interest therein for a period of 21 days (or shorter or longer if specially stated) from the date specified or from the date of publication hereof, which ever may be the later, and at the offices of the Masters and Magistrates as stated. Should no objection thereto be lodged with the Masters concerned during the specified period, the executors will proceed to make payments in accordance with the accounts. 1. Registered number of estate 3091/2013 Surname: KEKANA Christian names: LUCY MALOSE Identity number: 821208 0717 088 Description of account other than First and Final: First and Final Liquidation
Period of inspection other than 21 days: 40 days. Magistrate’s Office: Bela Bela Master’s Office: Polokwane Advertiser, and address: MOLOTO ATTORNEYS P.O.Box 1173 Bela Bela 0480 Tel: 014 736 4387. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT OF THE TOWN PLANNING SCHEME IN TERMS OF SECTION 56 (1) (b) (i) OF THE TOWN PLANNING AND TOWNSHIPS ORDINANCE 1986 (ORDINANCE No 15 OF 1986) We, Geo Projects, authorised agents of the owner of Portion 2 of the farm Rusoord 474 KR, Bela Bela hereby give notice in terms of section 56 (1) (b) (i) of the Town Planning and Townships Ordinance, 1986 (Ordinance No 15 of 1986) that we have applied to the Bela Bela Municipality for the amendment of the Town Planning Scheme, known as the Bela-Bela Land Use Scheme, 2008, by the amendment of the zoning of the property by the addition of an annexure to the existing Agriculture zoning, to make
provision for building material depot general dealer and fuel depot and additional uses as indicated in the annexure to the amendment scheme. Particulars of the application will lie for inspection during normal office hours at the office of the Municipal Manager, Municipal Offices, Bela Bela, for a period of 28 days from 13 June 2014 Objections to or presentations in respect of the application must be lodged with or made in writing to: The Municipal Manager at the above address or Private Bag X 1609, Bela Bela, 0480, within a period of 28 days from 13 June 2014. Address: P.O. Box 919, Bela Bela, 0480, Tel: 0828817252 BELA-BELA AMENDMENT SCHEME 79/08 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT OF THE TOWN PLANNING SCHEME IN TERMS OF SECTION 56 (1) (b) (i) OF THE TOWN PLANNING AND TOWNSHIPS ORDINANCE 1986 (ORDINANCE No 15 OF 1986) We, Geo Projects, authorised agents of the owner of Portions 103 and 104 of the farm
Roodepoort 467 KR Bela Bela hereby give notice in terms of section 56 (1) (b) (i) of the Town Planning and Townships Ordinance, 1986 (Ordinance No 15 of 1986) that we have applied to the Bela Bela Municipality for the amendment of the Town Planning Scheme, known as the Bela-Bela Land Use Scheme, 2008, by the amendment of the zoning of the property by the addition of an annexure to the existing Agriculture zoning, to make provision for over night accommodation, restaurant, conference facilities and additional uses as indicated in the annexure to the amendment scheme. Particulars of the application will lie for inspection during normal office hours at the office of the Municipal Manager, Municipal Offices, Bela Bela, for a period of 28 days from 13 June 2014 Objections to or presentations in respect of the application must be lodged with or made in writing to: The Municipal Manager at the above address or Private Bag X 1609, Bela Bela, 0480, within a period of 28 days from 13 June 2014. Address: P.O. Box 919, Bela Bela, 0480, Tel: 0828817252
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Mmamakwa School bids farewell to Belgian students Modimolle’s Celtic FC wins Promotional League
Mmamakwa School’s cultural dance group also entertained the audience during the event. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
A pom-pom dance group rendered an item during the event. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Lizzy Bapela Students and teachers of Mmamakwa Full Service School bade farewell on Thursday, 5 June to two of the Belgian students deployed in Bela Bela. A number of students from Belgium are deployed to schools in Bela Bela to assist with barriers in learning in for six months. Some of this year’s students were deployed to Spa Park Primary School, while others helped out at Bosele-Dawn Drop-In Centre. Most of these students return after their teaching periods have come to an end, unable to part with the country they say has become a second home to them. All staff members at the school
thanked the students Nele Oeyen and Laura van der Beeck for their contribution to the school and efforts made to develop the school and students’ skills. Of most value was the relationships built in the process and the souls they touched as they implemented and shared their skills with the locals. The students helped pave the school yard and erected a message board in one of the class blocks, among other things. Teachers usually contribute something toward a farewell gift for the students as a token of the school’s appreciation. During the event at Mmamakwa students of the school performed entertainment for the audience and the students.
BBEAG pleads for soup kitchen support ‘The BBEAG is pleading for your support in the shape of donations of clothes, shoes and children’s toys.’ TK Mashaba The BBEAG (Bela Bela Education Advocacy Group) is a non-profit organization working toward youth empowerment in Bela Bela through education. The organization is youth driven and was formed by young people from Bela Bela who have decided to do something about the dire circumstances of the youth in this community. Members of the community are invited to celebrate the 2014 Soup Kitchen with BBEAG members during events hosted by the organization on Monday, 16 June from 07:00 to 09:30 at the SANFA Sta-
dium. According to Bessie Baloyi, the organization’s Project Manager / Communication Officer, they are pelading for residents to support the organization in achieving their goals by donating clothes, shoes and children’s toys that are still in good condition. The collection of donated items will occur on Sunday, 15 June at 10:00. Individuals who would like more information about the organization are urged to contact Tshidi Molebatsi on 082 727 1861 or email her at tshidi81@yahoo.com, or Bessie Baloyi on 083 264 7293 or bessie.baloyi@supersport.com.
Modimolle’s Celtic FC celebrating with their cup. Photo: TK Mashaba TK Mashaba Modimolle LFA League champions Celtic FC are hoping to play in front of a massive crowd next season, after securing promotion into the Waterberg SAB Regional League. Celtic FC won the Promotional League trophy and R1 000 after trouncing Magnificent FC 4-0 at the Zuma Section Sports Ground. Modimolle Pirates also had expectations for promotion after occupying first place with an easy victory over no-shows Vultures FC. The team was said to be quite emotional when Celtic FC spoilt their fun by toppling them from the top of the log. Pirates FC were consoled with R700 in prize-money for second place while once-mighty Jays Parma pocketed R300 for third place. Modimolle LFA Deputy Chairperson Hlupi Lehong said that they were happy that the league went down without major challenges. Lehong said that the season had gone well
because of excellent teamwork. “The leadership has always been positive toward building the league, and credit must go to SAFA Waterberg for their advice and support. We are hoping that the next season will be even more successful. We have approached potential sponsors and we are hoping for a positive response. We need to join hands to develop the youth,” said Lehong. League manager George Maluleka said that they were proud of everyone who had made a contribution to the success of the LFA. “It was our first season since taking over from the previous leadership, so we expected it to be tough. Surprisingly, things went smoothly and we are immensely grateful for the support of everyone who took part. It would have been impossible if not for the team owners,” said Maluleke. Celtic has been promoted to Stream A of the Waterberg Regional League.
Special Olympics screening event rated a success Lizzy Bapela Over 179 athletes and students from various schools in the Waterberg District participated and were screened during an event held at the Thusanang Special School for the Handicapped on Saturday, 7 June. Mmane Boikanyo of the Special Olympics South Africa (SOSA) said that the initiative was aimed at assisting students with intellectual disabilities, as they have limited acces to health facilities and services. The schools that participated in the initiative include the host school, Thusanang, Re-Amogetswe Day Care Centre, Bangwanate School for the Disabled, Mmadimpe, Disabled Centre and Lebone Special School. She said that more than 60 medical professionals volunteered in the initiative. Specialists explained their disciplines in detail during the event, also explaining that the screening is conducted prior to the Olympics to
determine which sports codes the athletes can compete in. “These athletes need time and patience to be educated as it takes time for them to understand what is being communicated, depending on their challenges. Due to financial constraints, many parents are faced with financial challenges with regard to caring properly for their children. The volunteer medical professionals received a grant from SOSA to provide the services and we are trying to get parents involved. We give team leaders exposure as well by getting them involved in the programme,” said Boikanyo. The Federation of Mental Health and SOSA signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the day, emphasizing that mental health should be added to the screening process. A highlight of the day was when one of the medical specialists and his team discovered a foreign object in the ear of one of the athletes during a Healthy Hearing and removed it.
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Total Surrender resigned to losing league race
(From left to right)Team manager Godfrey Ramushu team president John Mthunzini and team coach Bondis Shika during tense moment at the meeting. Photo: TK Mashaba. TK Mashaba An urgent media briefing called by the president of Total Surrender on Tuesday, 10 June at Elephant Springs hotel in Bela Bela struck sparks when team president John Mthunzini called on team management and players to explain why they had failed to show up for two important matches this season. The team’s managing director Godfrey Ramashu as well as coach Bondis Shika were among those called upon to explain the situation. The situation was tense throughout the meeting. Ramashu alleged that the team was ill-disciplined and continually undermined his authority. “The players don’t take me seriously and undermine me at every turn,” he said. Ramashu blamed communication failures for the team’s failure to play a vital match at Mabatlane against Boys to Men. Shika said that he, too, was disappointed with team communication. “The game at Mabatlane was an important one, and the players were disappointed when they could not be transported the venue due to logis-
tics,” he said. Surrender player Sam Modise walked out of the meeting and his place in the team. He believes that the management has failed them and instead of taking the blame for their mistakes, have tried to turn the blame on the players. “I am so disappointed in the management because we as players are treated as nothing and we trained hard the whole week, looking forward to the game, only to be disappointed when logistics fell through,” he said. He is said to now be looking for a new team to join. Mthunzini said that the team had planned to win the league but blamed his lack of participation on his position as event coordinator at the SAFA National Office. “We have to write a letter of apology to the SAB Regional Office for not honouring two games in a row,” he said. He added that he still had faith that the team could come back from this setback as long as the players and management remained determined. He concluded by saying that the team was planning to close the season with a braai on Monday, June 16.
SAB League end draws closer TK Mashaba The SAB League will be ending this week for most of the streams in the league. Soccer fans will keeping a sharp eye on the final weekend’s match to see who will champion each stream in the promotional play-offs. All eyes are on Stream A, where hardworking team A1 Terrors are sitting on a slim three-point lead ahead of Boys to Men, who are on second with 47 points. A1 Terrors are meeting Qualitho on Saturday, 14 June in their last match, while Boys to Men need to win when they meet NTK Happy Boys if they want to keep their spot. Happy Hearts have completed their last game, losing 3-0 against Bela Bela Pirates, who have fallen out of the running with an almost audible thud –
with only one game remaining the team, who have 46 points, have virtually no chance of winning anymore. In Stream C, Yster United have collected maximum points and are sitting pretty as champions of their log with 62 points and one game left, while their closest followers, Mokopane Ratanang, are on second place with 43 – no chance for a victory for the valiant Ratanang, sadly. Maxoma FC is another of the teams that are facing relegation, stuck on the bottom of the log with only two games left to play. In Stream C, Barcelona occupy the top spot at 40 points – a solid six-point lead against Shining Stars, who occupy second (43 points, only one game left to play). In this stream, Zaba will be kissing the big leagues goodbye as they are still on the last position on the log after a dismal season.