The Beat 13 May 2016

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Officer arrested for

aiding escape Lizzy Bapela Modimolle police officer Warrant Officer Elias Mothloki (56) was arrested on charges of corruption on Thursday, 5 May. Mothloki is accused of aiding in the escape of thirteen prisoners awaiting trial who escaped from the Modimolle Police’s holding cells on Tuesday, 15 March.

Nine of the thirteen prisoners have been recaptured so far, leaving four still at large.

Warrant Officer James Findlay, police spokesperson, said that the

recaptured prisoners accused Mothloki of helping them to escape. They said that the officer was paid R5 500 and R1 500 respectively, from two different groups of prisoners for his alleged assistance which included providing them with side cutters and saw blades used in the escape.

Mothloki was released on R1 500 bail when he appeared before the Modimolle Magistrate’s Court on the day of his arrest. He was ordered to appear before the court again on Friday, 3 June.

Findlay said that Mothloki is on leave pending internal investigations. He was arrested on thirteen counts of aiding and abetting, as well as two charges of corruption.

Mothloki has been working at the Modimolle police station for more than 15 years.

Because Mothloki’s cellphones and his personal vehicle were seized as part of the investigation, The BEAT was not able to contact him for comment on the situation.

The search for the remaining four suspects continues.

Given Mogashone, Dennis Jove, Forgive Mgube, and Collin Muleya were all originally arrested for armed robbery.

Warrant Officer Elias Mothloki of the Modimolle police was recently arrested for allegedly helping prisoners escape. Photo supplied

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CRIME

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Modimolle Police warn community of criminal behaviour Lizzy Bapela The police in Modimolle have spoken out to warn members of the public of criminal activity on the rise in that town.

Police spokesperson Warrant Officer James Findlay said that the police have learned that pickpocketing seems to be on the rise in Modimolle. The victims are mostly elderly women.

Findlay said that during two incidents reported at the Checkers at the Modi-Mall and the Shoprite Shopping Centre, suspects were seen rifling through elderly ladies’ handbags while they were shopping. They made off with their victims’ purses.

Both the victims were about 75 years of age.

No suspects have been arrested but investigations are continuing.

These two men are suspected of stealing an elderly woman’s wallet from her handbag at a shopping centre in Modimolle. They also withdrew money from her bank account. Anyone who knows them should contact Captain Pierre Nel at 082 565 7800

DA council member falls victim to scam Andries van der Heyde Mathilda van der Merwe, the wife of Kobus van der Merwe, Bela-Bela’s DA council member, has become the latest victim of a group of women pretending to be house-hunters.

The Van der Merwes’ home in Blinkblaar Street is in the market to be sold. Three women apparently presented themselves as prospective buyers to Mathilda, and then robbed the house.

Mathilda told The BEAT’s sister paper The Post that she invited the women in.

They walked from room to room and pretended to be very interested in buying the house. They took pictures of the rooms.

According to Mathilda, one of the women had a big handbag with her.

One of the women asked for the bathroom while Mathilda spoke to the other two. The women then left and drove off in a white Toyota Corolla. There may have been a man waiting in the car for them.

After they left, Mathilda became suspicious and ran to the master bedroom, where she found that almost all the jewellery had been stolen from her jewellery box.

“It’s a lifetime’s accumulation of precious things,” she said. “It had so much sentimental value and now it’s all gone.” Nothing else was stolen from the house.

According to Mathilda one of the women was small, very neatly dressed, and spoke fluent Afrikaans and English.

One of the women had a short, straight ponytail, while the other had bad skin with old acne scars.

The police are investigating the incident. * Similar incidents occurred at BelaBela last year. Residents whose houses are on the market should not allow prospective buyers in the house without an agent being present. If they appear suspicious, contact the Bela-Bela police at (014) 736 9760 and 072 839 5587.

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Five arrested for serious crimes

Jacob Chio

Ngobile Nyoni

Wilson Monjeza

Elvis Musimeki

These five men were arrested in connection with a series of crimes in the Waterberg area. Photos supplied Christophe Mugabe Justin Steyn Five Zimbabwean men were arrested on Thursday, 5 May, in connection with a robbery at a residence near the R101 at Bela-Bela.

Bela-Bela resident José Denabregah told the police that he was at home at around 22:00 on Sunday, 1 May, when he heard the back door of his home being unlocked.

He set out to investigate the noise and found two armed men inside his home. The men threatened him and demanded money, then tied him up and searched the house.

Police spokesperson Maria Maswanganye said that Denabregah managed to untie himself and found that the men had stolen from him.

“When he managed to untie himself after the men left, he found that two of his cellphones and a thick leather belt had been stolen,” she said.

Maswanganye said that on Thursday 5 May, Captain Jannie Schutte received information about the whereabouts of the

two men. The two suspects, and three other men wanted by the police, were arrested.

Maswanganye said that police retrieved four firearms at the scene.

Ngobile Nyoni (28) Christophe Mugabe (23), Wilson Monjeza (34), Elvis Musimeki (29) and Jacob Chio (22) appeared at the Bela-Bela Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 9 May and the case was postponed to Monday, 16 May. Maswanganye said that all five suspects have been positively linked to other cases involving armed robbery, burglary and theft, business robbery and murder.

Station Commander Lindie Marx has meanwhile requested that the community to assist in such cases. Community members are advised to avoid opening their doors, especially at night, when they suspect that criminal activities could be taking place at their houses.

“The public is also advised not confront strangers themselves but to immediately call the Police to assist. We are currently experiencing a large number of house robberies in Bela-Bela,” she said.

R3 000 fine or three months jail time for illegal immigrants

Some of the illegal immigrants who were sentenced on Thursday.

Photo: TK Mashaba TK Mashaba During an accident on the R101 near Swift Diesel, a motorcyclist was hit by an oncoming vehicle and fell. Eyewitnesses helped the cyclist to remove his motorcycle from the road while police and traffic officers attended to the scene.

Local detectives’ commander Lieutenant-Colonel Abel Phetla said that nobody had been seriously injured in the accident. No case was opened, but an accident report was filed. Photo: Lizzy Bapela

Twelve of the illegal immigrants who were arrested on Wednesday, 13, April, have been given a choice between a fine of R3 000 and three months in jail. They appeared in court on Thursday, 5 May, where sentence was handed down.

Forty eight of the 78 Malawians who

were found crammed into the back of a truck have been released, while the driver, Bandah Hamza Manzie, has also been charged with driving without a license.

Manzie said that he met his passengers at the border gate, where they asked him to transport them through South Africa.

Local immigration authorities have still not responded to requests for comment.

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Another baby found at sewerage at Bela-Bela Lizzy Bapela One does not often think of working at a municipal sewerage as a career that leads to psychological damage.

Lolo Ramabusha, however, feels that he is on the verge of a breakdown after discovering the fifth dead baby in less than a year, at the sewerage at the entrance to the Bela-Bela Township.

The baby, which appeared very premature, was found at the sewerage on Friday, 6 May. “I had to undergo counselling after the previous incidents,” he said. “As I was still trying to come to terms with it, this happens, opening up old wounds. This is inhumane. Maybe one day God will hear our prayers and let the perpetrators come to light.”

He told The BEAT that every time he signs in at work he fears making another horrible discovery. His nerves

are shattered and he is traumatized.

Lieutenant-Colonel Abel Phetla said that the FCS (Family Violence, Child Protection, and Sexual Offences) unit commander, Warrant Officer Jomo Shihlane, is investigating the case, but that they have no leads as yet.

Blood samples have been taken in the hopes of finding more evidence.

The foetus may have ended up in the sewerage as the result of a miscarriage. According to the Miscarriage Association of the UK, women who miscarry at home often pass the results into the toilet, and may flush the remains before realizing what they are doing.

Women who suffer a miscarriage, such as may have been the case with this baby’s mother, should urgently seek medical attention. There are a number of life-threatening possible complications to a late-term miscarriage.

This is the fifth baby to be found at the sewerage at Bela-Bela in less than a year. Photo: Lizzy Bapela

Vandals deface Modimolle’s new park

The walls of the park near Extension 7 have been damaged. Photo: Mzamane Ringane Mzamane Ringane

A gate at the recently built park is also missing. Photo: Mzamane Ringane

Advertorial Bela Bela Superspar (Jako Muller) and Light of Africa (Josias Ramalekana) hand over a cheque of R5700 to Babelegi Ba Batsofe (Johannah Mashishi)

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The Centre provide Meals on a daily basis.

Abused Elderly meet to discuss their Challenges and therefore help each other Through difficulties.

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They also need a building of their own as some of their members need a place to stay and cared for.

A new park which was unveiled in December last year at Modimolle’s Phagameng Extension 9 has been disfigured by vandals, who damaged the walls of this recently-built recreational venue.

A main gate at the park is also missing, making it possible for anyone to enter and exit the premises as they please during any time of the day or night.

Residents challenged the municipality at the Ward 6 IDP/Budget and Public Participation meeting, expressing concern over the condition of the recently completed park.

A local resident stated that the park was no longer safe for members of the community, since there is no gate and its walls have also been damaged.

When giving the residents a progress report on projects that were completed during the 2015/2016 financial year, Mayor Kgaretja Lekalakala indicated that the project to build the park cost R1 029 741 59.

The park is situated between the town of Modimolle and the local Phagameng Township.

The BEAT contacted Modimolle Local Municipality spokesperson Patrick Shika, in a bid to find out if whether a case has been reported to the police regarding the vandalism.

Shika told The BEAT that he will respond after checking in with the relevant department in the municipality.

The municipality spokesperson, however, urged members of the community to play a role of watchdogs, to ensure that their own recreational areas are protected.

He said that community halls, schools and community halls belong to the community and pleaded with them not to vandalize them.

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New political party in Bela-Bela Justin Steyn

The South African Christian Movement (SACM) is a new political party from Bela-Bela that aims to promote a self-developing ethic in society while instilling Christian values. Photo: Justin Steyn

A new political party has come into being in Bela-Bela. Started in February of this year, The South African Christian Movement (SACM) says that it aims to bring a sense of self development to the town and the rest of the country.

The BEAT sat down with the party’s Chairperson, Daphne Burger, Secretary General Ruben Monyeki and Public Relations Officer Thabang Themba.

According to Burger the party has conducted extensive research which indicated that 40% of the town’s residents did not vote in the 1994 elections “because they were waiting for a party to be established with Christian values.”

“According to our research we have found that citizens want a country that that is governed with Christian morals.

Such a party was not really heard of except for the ACDP and fewer people voted,” said Burger.

Monyeki said he decided to join because the party shares his vision for the future. This is his first entrance into politics.

According to Themba, the party does not aim to sell Christianity or convert those of another religion and aims to promote a good relationship between the public and the current leadership.

“Our main focus is to bring peace between residents and the municipality. In other words a good relationship between the two parties without influencing anyone else’s beliefs.”

Burger explained that the party focuses more on self-sustainability rather than looking to government to provide and in essence strengthen local businesses.

Burger added that the party has been involved in a number of self-growing initiatives.

“We’ve recently been involved in a number of initiatives where we enable the community to grow their own food and businesses rather than providing them with constant freebies. The economy of the country will prosper if people learn to cater for themselves,” she said.

Monyeki said that the party focuses on other driving factors in Bela-Bela especially with regards to tourism and agriculture, the town’s driving forces.

For more information visit www.sacm.net.za(.)

ANC Waterberg remembers Chris Hani ANC members and supporters from across the Waterberg District conducted a motorcade in Vaalwater. Photo: Lizzy Bapela

Attendees at the rally consisted of people from across the district.

Photo: Lizzy Bapela Chairpersons and secretaries of branches in Modimolle and Vaalwater were introduced to the public during the rally. Photo: Lizzy Bapela

Former COSAS Regional Chairperson Tebogo Nkomane was the youngest leader addressing the attendees during the rally.

Photo: Lizzy Bapela

Lizzy Bapela About 200 ANC members and supporters from across the Waterberg District, with Modimolle and Vaalwater dominating, gathered in Vaalwater for a mini-rally.

The rally was held at the Mabatlane Sports Field on Sunday, 8 May. It was also held as part of the party’s campaigns for the coming local government election and to educate

The day of the rally began with a doorto-door campaign, where members were meeting and interacting with the community. Photo: Lizzy Bapela

The members were in a celebratory mood during their campaign. Photo: Lizzy Bapela

The members sang and danced in celebrating the life of Chirs Hani. Photo: Lizzy Bapela

communities about the ANC and its achievements since the years of democracy.

The day began with a door-to-door campaign, with the members and leaders interacting with the community to hear of their challenges. They further encouraged the residents to vote, explaining what their votes mean and reminding them that it is their democratic right to vote.

The door-to-door campaign was followed by a motorcade, where the attendees were campaigning and

mobilising people to attend the rally afterwards. Branded cars and campaigners drove through the streets of Vaalwater’s sections in the name of canvassing for the party.

Then followed the rally, which focused on the delivery of a memorial lecture in commemoration of the late Chris Hani.

Various speakers including former Modimolle municipal manager Khupha Lekala addressed the audience, reflecting on their years spent in the party.

ANC Waterberg Regional Executive

Committee member Bhuti Moagi delivered the memorial lecture, deliberating on the life of Hani and how he died. Moagi highlighted the kind of leader Hani was and encouraged members to follow on the footsteps of the fallen stalwarts.

This was the second event in the campaigns for the elections, as the first one took place in Modimolle recently. A similar event is expected to take place in Thabazimbi this week, followed by BelaBela and the rest of the district’s local municipal areas.

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Glitz and glamour at Mr and Miss Phagameng Pageant

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Tlou Maluleka invests in music Tlou Maluleka, also known as Devotion Musique, at his home studio.

Photo: TK Mashaba

TK Mashaba Tlou Maluleka, also known as Devotion Musique, saved every cent he could for years, to buy the equipment to start producing his own music.

The Bela-Bela born and raised musician said that it all started when he was still attending Jinnah Park Primary. His friend Peter Komane had a desktop computer, and they used to play around with making music on it.

Maluleka was in love.

“Music was something that I didn’t have to learn at a tertiary institution,” he said. “I

just kept practicing until I got it right.”

Speaking to The BEAT, Maluleka said it was hard work to get his sound just right.

“It’s been seven years since I started with the music,” he said. “My parents wanted me to do something else as well, so that I would have something to fall back on.”

So far Maluleka has written more than 30 songs, mostly hip-hop and house music, but hasn’t shared his music with anyone.

“I’ve always known the right time would come to produce an EP. This year I plan to release an EP with a local DJ.” Since completing his matric he has been focusing on his music, and he believes that he is now ready to share it with the masses.

Grade 12 learners assisted in choosing their career paths Grade 12 learners from secondary and high schools around the Waterberg District attended the career exhibition.

Photo: Lizzy Bapela

All the winners for the day posed for a photo with former Phagameng High School beauty queens. Photo: Mzamane Ringane Mzamane Ringane The audience of the Mr and Miss Phagameng High School were left begging for more after a mesmerizing performance by both contestants and local artists.

The show was held at Phagameng High School Friday 6 May, with locals arriving in large numbers to witness the crowning of Mr and Miss Phagameng High School 2016.

Before the commencing of formal proceedings, local artists enthralled the audience with their performances.

Among artists who performed at the event, was Phagameng’s Vincent Molokomme who is popularly known as DNG in the music industry.

Modimolle’s popular rapper Eugene Mahlatse Khoza also known as IOG had the crowd eating out of his hand, while Midos featuring Bo Madala also delivered a sterling performance.

Fifteen year-old Grade 9 learner Irene Monene was crowned Miss Phagameng 2016, after a fierce contest with the other six contestants.

Kamogelo Motshegoa settled for the first princess prize, while Mapula Ledwaba was named second princess.

Itumeleng Boshielo was among the

winners of the day as she was named Miss Personality 2016.

The process of selecting the winners was presided over by a panel of judges including former Miss Phagameng High School first princess Morongoa Motshegoa and second princess Tsholofelo Tukakgomo.

Former Miss Phagameng High School Kgomotso Betty Dhlamini was among the guests and also crowned the winners on the day.

As part of the judging criteria to determine who would continue to the next stage, Miss Modimolle 2015 Mokgadi Modiba asked the contestants general knowledge questions.

In the male category there were only two contestants, a situation that made the competition to become much tougher and harder for the judges to decide.

Former Mr Phagameng High School Hlompho Magwaza was one of the judges in the competition’s male category.

Khutjo Ledwaba claimed the Mr Phagameng High School 2016 title, while Cecil Phala was named first prince.

According to Phagameng High School educator ML Sithole, the event was part of the fundraising initiative to raise funds for athletes who are expected to represent the school at the provincial level.

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Lizzy Bapela Grade 12 learners from secondary and high schools around the Waterberg District gathered at the Bela-Bela Dienssentrum Hall on Friday, 29 April for a career exhibition. The objectives of the event included assisting the learners to make informed decisions when choosing their career paths.

The event saw various government departments and the private sector distributing information that cast a light on what is happening around the country in various career fields, as well as to highlight on the kinds of opportunities that are available in the government and private sectors. These include the departments of Labour, LEDET (Limpopo Economic Development, Environment and Tourism), Social Development, Health and

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The learners were also informed about bursaries that are available at certain departments and were taught on how to qualify and apply for a bursary and for employment. They were also taught about the different opportunities to acquire funds to study and advised on which subjects they should chose in order to contribute to their society’s and the country’s economic growth. The speakers advised the learners to take up careers that will be beneficial to them, their families and the country’s social and economy given the current state of economy.

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Hleketane School in another victory Hleketane Primary School Grade 1 to 2 choir competed with two songs.

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The Grade 5 to 7 choir beat Spa Park and Albert Lithuli with an Afrikaans song.

Photo: Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela Bela-Bela’s Hleketane Primary School celebrated yet another victory when all their school choirs won in the recent music competitions. The event, which was hosted for the cluster level competitions, took place at the local community hall on Saturday,

7 May. The school took first place in all categories, with their Grade 1 to 2 choir competing with two songs.

They competed and triumphed against Spa Park Primary in an English song, and did not have any competitors in a Tswana song.

Their Grade 3 to 4 choir also did not have competitors when they sang an African song. The school’s

Tswana dancers won in the indigenous music category. Photo: Lizzy Bapela

Grade 5 to 7 choir competed against Spa Park again and Albert Lithuli, and beat them with an Afrikaans song.

Hleketane also won in the indigenous music category with their Tswana dance where, again, they did not have any competitors.

The school’s chairperson on Culture Potfolio and Intersen phase teacher, Junior Chimbisa, and the

principal Julia Mogashoa, could not contain their joy and congratulated their learners for the achievement, encouraging them to keep up the pace.

They expressed their pride and joy in the learners job well done and said that they are more than ready for the cluster competitions. These are scheduled to take place on Friday, 13 May in Mokopane.

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It’s do or die for Terrors

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Diesel n Dust Netball nabs the bronze

Diesel and Dust during the Gauteng tournament. Photo supplied TK Mashaba Terrors captain Sam Modise is staying positive ahead of the four remaining games of the season. Photo: TK Mashaba TK Mashaba Local team Terrors FC have only four games left in the ABC Motsepe League, and have to win them all if they are to have any hope of escaping relegation.

The struggling team is expected to host Giyani Hotspurs on Tuesday, 11 May to start the end-of-season countdown.

The team, which relocated from Modimolle to Bela-Bela last year, had a tough season, suffering 18 losses to a mere

three wins, and drawing three times.

However tough the journey so far, the team has not given up hope of being able to return to the ABC Motsepe League next season.

“We had a tough season, but we believe that we can win the remaining four games,” said the team’s new captain Sam Modise. “It wasn’t an easy road for us, as we are new to this higher standard of soccer, but the team is positive and want to do what we can to be back in the league next season.”

Waterberg humbles Vhembe during Under-21 selections

Diesel n Dust took part in a ten-team tournament on Saturday, 23 April. They were the only team from outside of Gauteng to take part, and managed to snatch the bronze medal for third place out from under the locals.

They beat Adcock 40-2 before losing 2023 against Gauteng Mighty Stars. Then, they went on to beat Black Eagles 24-20 before losing to Johannesburg Central Netball Club.

This put them in second place in their pool, and sent them on to semi-finals, where they played against VUT and won 17-15.

In their next game they tied Mighty Stars on equal points, and the game went to sudden death – the first team to score would win.

Diesel n Dust managed to score first, and won that match too.

Coach Koketso Kgabo, the head coach for the team, said that he was very pleased with what he heard said about the team by other coaches.

“They said I should bring them to Gauteng so that they can play for the Gauteng teams,” he said. “I’m so proud of my girls. I nearly cried on the bench. The competition was tough but they kept fighting, making sure that they came home with something.”

Grace Lechaba from Diesel n Dust was given the Best Shooter Award, while

Grace Lechaba was named Best Shooter of the tournament while Katlego Sethole was named as the best player of the tournament. Photo supplied Katlego Sethole was awarded for being the best player in the tournament.

As a team, Diesel n Dust was declared to be the best-performing team.

“I would like to pass my gratitude on to our proud sponsors,” Kgabo said.

SAB Regional play-offs in Modimolle Mzamane Ringane

Players who represented Waterberg region at the provincial selections, with the officials. Photo: Mzamane Ringane Mzamane Ringane The Waterberg SAB Under-21 squad surprised their counterparts from Vhembe with a 2-1 defeat during the provincial selections, held at Burgersdorp outside Tzaneen on Saturday, 7 May. The selections were hosted by SAFA Mopani Region, with three other regions Waterberg, Vhembe and Capricorn arriving at the Burgersdorp Football Turf for this provincial event.

The Waterberg lads made a name for themselves during the first game when they whipped their equals from Vhembe.

A panel of regional coaches made a selection from the two sides and formed a formidable provisional squad.

A second squad was selected during the match between Mopani region and Capricorn region, and the two sides played in the final.

During the final match, a squad made up of 23 players was selected and will now represent Limpopo at the national championships.

The date and venue for the national

Under-21 championships is yet to be confirmed.

A total of five players from the Waterberg region have been selected to form part of the provincial squad.

Phillemon Villa Mahapa, Thabiso Puntcho Maitsapo and shot-stopper Sello Modopi Baloyi are from the Modimolle Local Football Association (LFA).

The other two selected players Lucas Basco Lebudi and Koketso Tsoo Tselapedi are from the Bela-Bela LFA. The squad that participated in the provincial event was selected at the Ephraim Mogale Stadium in Modimolle on Monday, 2 May. Waterberg Regional Coach Jan Masoga said he was happy that a total of five players from his region were selected for the national championships.

“The five selected players are capable of representing the province. I am quite sure that the players will catch the eye of talent scouts at the national championships.

Among the five players, some are going to the championships for the second time, they know what is expected of them at the national level,” Masoga said.

Modimolle Home Defenders’ lethal striker Thabiso Maitsapo will play a key role in the Waterberg regional play-offs.

Photo: Mzamane Ringane

The Waterberg regional play-offs were scheduled to take place at Modimolle’s Ephraim Mogale Stadium on Saturday 14 May. The three winners from streams A, B, and C will play in a round robin format with the number one team advancing to the provincial play-offs.

Modimolle Home Defenders FC will represent Stream A, while Mokopane Ratanang FC and Skimzozo FC represent Stream B and Stream C respectively.

Home Defenders will lock horns with Mokopane Ratanang FC at 8: 30, and continue to battle for the title when they play Skimzozo FC at 12: 00.

The last match will be between Mokopane Ratanang and Skimzozo FC at 15: 30.

Each team will play two matches on the day, and the team with the highest number of points will be crowned SAFA Waterberg Region SAB League winner.

The winning team will represent the region at the provincial play-offs, scheduled for Saturday 28 May and Sunday 29 May at the Polokwane Rugby Field.

At the provincial play-offs a total of 10 matches will be played, with each team playing four matches between Saturday and Sunday.

The overall winner and runner up from the provincial play-offs will be promoted into the third-tier, ABC Motsepe League.

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13 May, 2016 Website: thebeat.linmedia.co.za

Bela-Bela High School soccer plays against Mpumalanga Black Aces juniors TK Mashaba Bela-Bela High School’s soccer team, which made it to the quarterfinals for the Coca Cola Copa League last year, visited the Under-17 junior team for the Mpumalanga Black Aces recently and played an impressive friendly match.

Sam Modise, captain of the local team Terrors FC and also a mentor to the Bela-Bela High School team, said that his team played a very good game despite losing 2-1 to Aces.

“This was just a friendly game,” he said. “It also served to expose the boys to a higher

level of soccer, as Aces has a professional team in the PSL.” He also mentioned that some of his players were noticed by Aces coaches, and expressed his hope that they may be called to try out for the team.

Talking to The BEAT, Aces head coach Henry Byalwa said that the visiting team game them a good match.

“We will be returning to play them again,” he said.

Modise said that the teams have been on good terms for a number of years, and said that it would be good to see some of his players on the bigger junior teams.

Polokwane athlete wins Marathon Tebogo Phologo from Polokwane, who won the 28km Executive Mayors Marathon receives his prize.

Photo: TK Mashaba

A father was joined by his son in completing the 28km race.

Photo: TK Mashaba

TK Mashaba The icy weather did not noticeably dampen the high spirits of the athletes who gathered to take part in the Executive Mayor’s Marathon on Saturday, 7 May. The race was split into two parts; the 28 km which would run from Modimolle to Bela-Bela, and the 10km circular route from Forever Resorts in Bela-Bela.

Among the runners were traffic officer Thabo Tshabalala, and Itireleng Secondary School Principal Ali Pole.

Tebogo Phologo from Polokwane won the

28km in 91 minutes 34 seconds, while Koke Polale took home gold in the junior ladies division.

Executive Mayor Rosinah Mogotlane thanked everyone who took part.

“This is a special event,” she said. “Some of us might be leaving the office soon, but through it all I am glad that we have seen so many women joining the race.

She said that citizens should keep themselves healthy and be role models to the younger generation.

“Being healthy is not about age, but about mentality,” she said. “The only way to be really healthy is to exercise.

Bela-Bela High School’s soccer team warm up ahead of the game against Mpumalanga Aces’ Under-17 team. Photo supplied