13 November 2015
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EFF stands united with public violence accused
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Man accused of murdering his ex
19-year old nicked for school theft
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Water meeting cancelled at number 99
P. 3 The EFF at Bela-Bela says that it will stand shoulder to shoulder with a group of people who have been arrested for alleged public violence. Photo: Justin Steyn Justin Steyn The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) at Bela-Bela says that they will stand in solidarity with thirteen people who have recently been accused of public violence. The thirteen were arrested for protesting and allegedly committing public violence offences connected with the murder of William Moikanyane at Selokong in Pienaarsrivier on Friday, 28 August. The accused allegedly closed off the roads leading to Selokong and protested while the police attended to the scene of the murder.
The BEAT spoke to three of the accused about the incident. Johannah Moseamedi said that the community is fed up with a lack of police patrols in the area, and said that the police only attend to the area when massive incidents such as murder occur. “The police don’t patrol our streets,” she said. “When we have robberies, or incidents of domestic violence, they don’t show up. The community is tired of all the crime in our neighbourhood.” Raziema Molefe said that although she has not been a victim of crime herself, she is scared by the reports of rising crime. Jerry Lekala said that he would like to
see a reduction of police corruption and claimed that he has seen many police officers accepting bribes. Lekala said that there is a major division between the community and the police, and that the community has little faith in law enforcement. All three said that they have attempted to speak with the Bela-Bela Mayor, Lucas Nhlapo about the incident, but without results. The EFF at Bela-Bela’s Coordinator, Neo Moloko, said that the EFF is standing in solidarity with the group due to ‘political instability,’ which they say is causing the situation.
“It is clear that the ANC is not prepared to step in on this matter and we, as the EFF, are prepared to help these accused,” he said. Sello Mosweu, the EFF’s convener, said that they were going to provide legal assistance for the accused. “The people must know that the EFF is a small organization that puts the people first, and we will help these people with legal assistance,” he said. The thirteen accused appeared in the Bela-Bela Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 1 September. Their next appearance on Thursday, 26 November for formal bail application.
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53-year old accused of murder
Johannes Hanyani, who is accused of the murder of his ex-girlfriend Johanna Nobela. Photo supplied Lizzy Bapela A 53-year old man appeared before the Bela-Bela Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 9 October, in connection with the murder of his ex-girlfriend. Police spokesperson
Constable Maria Maleto said that the suspect, Johannes Hanyani (53) was arrested and charged with the murder of Johanna Nobela (56) during the early hours of Thursday, 5 November, at Katjibane Village. Hanyani’s arrest and court appearance follows an incident on Wednesday, 4 November. Constable Maleto said that they were called to the scene and found Nobela’s body. The victim was apparently lying in a pool of blood, and had open wounds on her arms and legs. Constable Maleto said that it is alleged that Nobela and Hanyani had recently broken up, but added that it was said that Hanyani refused to accept the separation. “He went to her home on the evening of the day in question and found the victim sitting with her current boyfriend’s son. He attacked the boy with a panga but the victim managed to flee to seek help. It appears that the suspect then attacked Nobela with the same weapon.” Constable Maleto said that after the incident Hanyani is believed to have fled to his brother’s home at Katjibane, where he was arrested in possession of what appears to be the murder weapon. Emergency Medical services certified Nobela dead on their arrival at the scene, while the other victim was taken to Modimolle’s FH Odendaal Hospital for treatment. Cases of murder and attempted murder were opened against Hanyani, whose case was postponed to Monday, 16 November when he appeared in court.
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Murder accused retracts bail application Justin Steyn Murder suspect Desmain Adams has retracted his application for bail. Adams’s startling actions came during his second court appearance at the Regional Court in Bela-Bela on Wednesday, 4 November. Adams stands accused of the murder of Lindie Bosch-Jansen, a schoolteacher from Bela-Bela, whom he is said to have stabbed on the morning of Sunday, 18 October. Adams made his first bail application on Tuesday, 27 October at the Bela-Bela Magistrate’s Court.
Adams requested that his charges be read to him in Afrikaans, but the court could not provide an interpreter who could translate properly in Afrikaans. Adams has been charged with murder and theft. Magistrate Sam Phakula said trial proceedings will start on Thursday, 5 November at the Bela-Bela Magistrate’s Court. The trail was delayed because Adams had apparently applied to be represented by a private lawyer. The case was postponed to Thursday, 12 November in order for Adams’ attorney to be present.
Modimolle’s high-profile cases to resume in 2016 Mzamane Ringane The court case of Modimolle Local Municipality official Guilty Marema was postponed to Friday, 29 July, 2016. Marema appeared before the Modimolle Regional Court on Friday, 6 November, where his case was postponed. The accused’s initial appearance was on Thursday, 17 September, when he was released on R30 000 bail. It is alleged that Marema, who worked as a supervisor in the municipality’s Accounts and Revenue Department until he was suspended, defrauded the municipality of R6 million. It was reported in The Beat on 25 September that the provincial departments
of Treasury and CoGHSTA were also called in to assist with internal investigations on the matter. The accused was charged with 15 counts of fraud. In other news, Councillor Jimmy Moropeng and co-accused Andrew Kgati are now expected to appear in court on Wednesday, 2 March 2016. Members of the community showed much interest in this matter, as they came in large numbers to attend the trial. Moropeng and Kgati were arrested in July this year for their alleged involvement in the illegal sale of an RDP house. Kgati’s suspension was confirmed by Modimolle Mayor Kgaretja Lekalakala, during a meeting which served to give feedback to the community in September.
Charged protestors banned from public Man found with suspected stolen gatherings goods after break-in Lizzy Bapela A 31-year old man was arrested after he allegedly broke into a house in the township and helped himself to the owner’s belongings including a small refrigerator, tool box, microwave, and a gas stove. The incident happened at some point between Monday, 26 October and Sunday, 1 November, while the owner was away. The owner of the home told the police that everything had been in order when he left the house, and that he checked before he left to make sure that all doors were locked and windows properly closed. He said that he discovered the break-in when he returned
home on the morning of Sunday, 1 November, finding that the door lock was broken and that some items were missing. The owner alerted the police immediately upon the discovery of the break-in and a case was opened. Police spokesperson Constable Maria Maleto said that investigations led the detectives to the suspect, who was traced and found at a house in the township on Monday, 9 November. She added that the suspect was found in possession of the suspected stolen property when he was arrested. Constable Maleto advised members of the community to inform their neighbours when they leave home for longer periods, so that their neighbours can keep an eye out for them.
Alfred Maremane (blue golf shirt) and Hendrick Malatji (grey T-shirt) shortly after their release. Photo: Mzamane Ringane Mzamane Ringane Two Modimolle protestors who were charged with public violence, have been provisionally forbidden to take part in any public gathering until such time that their case has been finalised in court. Hendrick Malatji and Alfred Maremane were released last week on bail of R500 each, when they appeared at the Modimolle Regional Court Wednesday 4 November. The two were arrested following a service delivery related protest in Modimolle. Both the state and the defence agreed on the set bail conditions, before releasing the two accused. The bail conditions are (as set by the court) that, the two must not convene or take part in any public gathering or meeting and secondly, they must not take part in any community gathering or meeting where people are intending to disrupt activities. Malatji and Maremane are now expected to appear in court on 1 December.
After being granted bail, the two did not address the media and members of the community who stood outside the Modimolle SAPS premises, due to their strict bail conditions. Community activist Silas Marema called for unity amongst members of the community, encouraging them to attend meetings whenever they are invited. He said they will continue to fight for their rights and also vowed that they will carry on the struggle for service delivery. Marema said there are still residents who are suffering due to lack of water and poor infrastructure. This community activist highlighted that they will now apply for an indefinite march, which will only end after their service delivery grievances have been resolved. In a separate court case, two other suspects were also released on bail under the same conditions as that of Malatji and Maremane. The two were arrested for allegedly conspiring to attack foreign nationals in the Modimolle area recently.
Door to door campaign reveals distrust in police Justin Steyn A recent door-to-door safety campaign in Bela-Bela has revealed distrust in the local police. The campaign, which occurred on Tuesday, 27 October, saw stakeholders from Social Development, Youth against Crime, the Community Policing Forum, and the Bela-Bela Police Department. Esrom Nkwinikwa of Youth against Crime said that although the campaign had gone well, they have noticed that the local community lack faith in the police
and are reluctant to share information. “Our campaign went very well, but we noticed that people in the township are having problems which they are reluctant to share,” he said. Nkwinikwa said that they have learned that the community is also reluctant to provide information about crime, especially where drugs are involved because, according to members of the community, members of the police are also involved in these activities. The Department of Safety and Security have said that they will be addressing the matter at a provincial level.
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Meeting on water situation cancelled at the last minute
Justin Steyn A vital meeting on the subject of the water situation in Bela-Bela was cancelled at the last minute due to poor planning. Bela-Bela’s municipal spokesperson Matome Sebelebele informed The BEAT of a meeting that was to be held at Laerskool Warmbad on Tuesday, 10 November, at 17:00, between the community and the municipality. Laerskool Warmbad, however, promptly sent out a notice on their Facebook page saying that they had never been contacted regarding the meeting, and that their school hall was not available on any night this week. “I had hoped that the meeting could be saved,” said DA councillor Kobus van der Merwe. “Initially I thought that the times in the newspaper might have been incorrect, and that
we would have been able to make other arrangements.” This appears to have not been the case, however, as Sebelebele informed The BEAT on Tuesday, 10 November, that the meeting had been cancelled. Van der Merwe said that a new date for the meeting would be set, and that he would ensure that the details would be communicated to the community promptly. Frans Rootman of the Bela-Bela Taxpayers’ Union said that if the municipality’s mayor “could not even plan a meeting properly, how much faith can we as taxpayers have that the Council can set up a budget correctly or manage the limited water in the best interests of the community?” Several members of the community who had not seen the notification on the school’s Facebook page, were found waiting at the Laerskool school hall at the time when the meeting should have taken place. According to a statement from Magalies Water, there would be a water cut-off on Monday, 9 November, due to technical work on the Klipdrift Water Purification Plant. Residents collected buckets of water, and Laerskool Warmbad even sent out SMSes to all their students to collect water to flush the toilets at school, but water was available all through the day. Residents said that they were concerned that they would be stuck without water, without notice someday. The spokesperson for Magalies Water, Lebogo Mahlatsi, said that water was available because the town’s reservoirs were still full. He also said that they would provide a full report on the repairs later.
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Modimolle Municipality addresses unemployment issues Councillor Mpho Ledwaba and ward committee member Daniel Phele conducting a draw. Photo: Mzamane Ringane.
Mzamane Ringane Modimolle Ward 6 councillor Mpho Ledwaba and ward committee member Daniel Phele conducted a public hiring session at the sports court in the Mandela section of Phagameng on Tuesday, 10 November. Scores of people converged on the venue to try their luck. Ten people plus an additional number of standbys were selected, through a transparent process where people picked number tokens and a draw was made to decide who gets the job. Ledwaba said the selected members of the community, mainly comprising of the youth, will work on the paving of Maleijane Street and another street in Phagameng. “As the leaders of Ward 6 Monotong Branch we saw it fit to invite all the people of our ward so that we can hire transparently and attempt to satisfy everyone, even though we only needed
10 people. Those who were not hired today must not be discouraged, because even those who were hired also deserved it,” said Ledwaba. The hired individuals were balanced according to the gender equality act. Thapelo Manamela was over the moon after being selected as one of the locals who will be given jobs to work on paving the streets. “I am so thankful and feel delighted that I will now be working. I have been looking for a job for long. I never thought that one day I will be one of the people who benefits from our local municipality. God is great,” he said. Admission Makhubele also said she is happy that she has been offered a chance to work on this project. Nthabiseng Mosana was among those who were not fortunate enough on the day, but urged others not to be discouraged. She said she believes that there will be a chance for her and others who were not selected, in the near future.
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Bela-Bela High School matric dance
April Sekgala, drew eyes with his stylish bright white sneakers, while Olga Khota stole the show in a daring white number with black shoes. Photo Supplied
Motshekga must brief Parliament on Limpopo exam crisis
Katlego Ramabu and Mpho Chuene looked fit for the red carpet in a long dark dress and a stylish navy suit. Photo supplied Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga. Photo: Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela
Nthabiseng Tlou looked elegant in a stylish dress of seafoam blue chiffon, while her partner Katlego Monyeki wore a navy suit. Photo Supplied
Puisetso Morudu and Boitumelo Sibanda posed for the camera, showing off their black and yellow dresses. Photo Supplied
Morongwa Rathokolo, Palesa Moeletsi and Boitsepo Mbayat looked fabulous in similar dresses in gold, maroon, and coral. Photo Supplied
Violah Mabaso and Norman Macheke. Photo Supplied
Bela-Bela High School matric dance was held at Elephant Springs Hotel on Friday, 16 October. Spa supermarket manager Nicolas Malete, who also holds a BCom Degree in Transport Economics was the guest speaker of the night. He motivated the learners about the journey of education and the challenges of life.
The DA wrote to the Speaker of the National Assembly (NA) in terms of NA Rule 106(1) to request that the Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga, make an urgent statement on the Limpopo examination crisis. The party says that this follows serious allegations that the provincial Department failed to follow procedure in appointing companies to print standardised question papers for grades 10 and 11 across the province. This has resulted in authorities handpicking printing companies, without the required vetting taking place, to print these papers at the eleventh hour. The party further alleges that this has given rise to fears that leaks could occur, jeopardising the validity of the entire provincial exam process. The DA’s Shadow Minister of Basic Education Gavin Davis highlighted that the day before exams commenced, schools were forced to make a number of changes to their exam timetables. He said that to worsen the situation, on the day on which certain exams were meant to be written, schools and learners were informed by the department that these exams would be rescheduled. The Department also informed schools that it would set a common Maths exam paper for grades 4 to 9, and a common Natural Sciences and Technology paper for grades 8 and 9. Davis further said that this past week the department sent out a circular informing schools that it would no longer be setting
the standardised exams, placing the burden on the schools and teachers to suddenly produce exam question papers. ”With all this occurring, the provincial education spokesperson, Doctor Naledzani Rasila, has the audacity to state that there is no such ‘bungle’ and that examinations are moving smoothly. The Provincial Education Department was placed under administration in 2011 by the government because of a lack of financial management and rampant maladministration. However, in July 2014 it was returned to provincial control. With the latest series of blunders in this department, one has to question whether the department was indeed ready to take back control of its own functions. At the time, national government promised to provide support so as to avoid any relapse. It is for this reason that Minister Motshekga must account to parliament on this situation that looks to compromise the quality education received by the learners in this province,” said Davis. The party emphasizes that the provincial department’s failure in this regard may indeed be in violation of these learners constitutional right to quality basic education. They said that every child deserves a quality education which provides them with the tools to flourish in tertiary institutions and the workplace, but Limpopo is consistently one of the worst performing provinces when it comes to the education of children. The party urged Minister Motshekga to act now to ensure that these children are not let down again. The Department of Education said to members of the media as late as last week that the exams were running smoothly and that all is going according to plan.
Bela-Bela Mayor Lucas Nhlapo urges youth to be positive Lucas Nhlapo addressing with youth at community hall on Sunday 8 November. Photo: TK Mashaba
TK Mashaba Bela-Bela Mayor Lucas Nhlapo held a meeting which was attended by some 200 people at the local community hall, where he briefed the community about social issues, employment, and sports. Most of the attending youth stood quietly
when the mayor took the stage to tell them that Bela-Bela has transformed greatly in the time he has been office. “As young people we must always be positive about life, because when you talk negatively you paint our municipality badly,” he said. He mentioned that investors are not likely to pour their money into a negative town, and that many investors want to invest in Bela-Bela because they believe the town has potential. Nhlapo said they will be building a new Aruma Waterpark which will have hotels and pools where most of people from Bela-Bela will benefit from it. “I urge most of young people to come forward and register in our database so that as soon as the construction starts we know who to pick” said Nhlapo. Nhlapo also said that he is strongly against corruption or maladministration in his leadership, and he will do anything to see that Bela-Bela is progressing.
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Comedian Senzeni mesmerizes Modimolle
Senzeni had the crowd eating out of his hand. Photo: Mzamane Ringane Mzamane Ringane Pretoria-based comedian Senzeni, whose real name is Happy Khoba, popularly known for his roles in the Crazy Entertainers films, had the locals eating out
of his palm last Thursday 22 October at Modimolle Square Club. The people of Modimolle were left begging for more, after Senzeni gave them a first-rate stand-up comedy performance. Local entertainers, Midos and the 4dallas also captivated the audience with their own style of comedy which comprises of music, dance and drama. Tickets to this comedy night were sold before the main event, while others paid for entry at the door. Although the turnout was not that huge, Senzeni was still optimistic that future events will attract many people. From time to time Senzeni sent out significant messages to discourage the use of drugs through his jokes. After the show Senzeni told The Beat that he was impressed with the talent showcased by local comedians, and further showed interest in working with them in the future. He was also happy with the warm welcome he received from the locals during his performance. Senzeni encouraged young people to focus on their studies and to also stay away from alcohol and sexual activities until such time that they are responsible enough to make the right choices. Modimolle born and bred artist Esrom Nkwinika who was part of the event organisers, said the purpose of the event was to encourage people to support local talent. He said in order for young people to succeed, families must support their dreams so that they can come true. Nkwinika said without the support of parents and other members of the family, young people will not be able to succeed in whatever that they are trying to achieve. He called on all locals to support events like this one, as it gives them a chance to rub shoulders and draw inspiration from those who have already succeeded. Innocentia Rabalao, who hails from Mokopane, said she was invited to the comedy night by a friend. She said the show was interesting and she was intrigued by both the performances of Senzeni and the local comedians. She however urged the organisers to go beyond the area of Modimolle when they publicise their next event. Rabalao believes local talent needs to be exposed to the masses beyond the Waterberg region.
Jinnah Park Career Day
Jinnah Park Primary School students posed for photos during their career day on Wednesday, 28 October. They were dressed as the career they plan to pursue in the future. Photo: TK Mashaba
EDITORIAL
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Doing your job is not that hard One tends to want to go easy on government officials. Whether it’s some holdover from the days (which were not all that long ago) when not going easy on government officials was an excellent way to get yourself thrown in prison or shot, or some kind of dim recognition that they have a hard job to do, we tend not to want to cause too much trouble for them. However, that assumes that the government officials in question are doing their jobs. Not even doing their jobs extraordinarily well, just fulfilling the basic function for which they are paid their generous salaries. From recent events surrounding the proposed-and-swiftly-cancelled water meeting, one is almost forced to draw the conclusion that few at the Bela-Bela municipality is either willing to, or able to, do their jobs. Is it really that hard to ensure that you have booked a venue, before announcing the event to the media? Not only do situations like this sour your relationship with the media house in question — who is going to take last-minute additions from a source that they know cannot be trusted to provide accurate information? — but it also diminishes the public trust in the media.
May 2015
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Meshack Kekana, a Bela-Bela resident, writes: As we approach the National children’s Day for 2015, we as an organization believe there is more that can be done for our children. We believe than we need to get more men involved and excited as fathers and primary care givers. “Every child needs a dad.” Often at times we turn to believe that men aren’t meant to be primary caregivers…says who? What physical, psychological or emotional aspect of being a man is so different from that of a woman that he cannot change nappies or cook a meal for his own child? Is there any proof or study that was undertaken with unquestionable samples used? Or are we just too happy to release studies that not only promote this stereotypical and outdated school of thought? From earlier studies that were found to indicate that women are more suited on tasks that are more feminine to latest studies that promote the notion of women being able to multitask better than their male counterparts, there has never been a study that points out the defects or outright inability of men to provide primary care giving services. Even looking at the tasks that were traditionally performed by women namely midwifery as well as nursing; men have been partaking in such. The fact of the matter is that as families,
Some Jinnah Park learners won carry bags and soccer balls for creating a stellar TB poster during a TB awareness week at the school. Photo: TK Mashaba
As The BEAT’s team, we regard the public’s trust as a sacred responsibility. We are trusted to bring you the news, and if we fail, it reflects badly on us. If the editor here at The BEAT, to take an example not completely at random, were to frequently publish inaccurate information, or suddenly decide to be unavailable for days on end, the editor would be in hot water. With regret, perhaps, but a media house runs on its ability to convey accurate facts to the public. Without that ability, the company would crash and burn in short order. We are forced to assume that the ability to convey accurate information, and to be available to convey accurate information, is not part of the brief of a municipal spokesperson. But lest we be accused of a vendetta against a particular person at the municipality — nothing could be further from the truth — let us just say that, as The BEAT, we are extremely disappointed by the level of gross incompetence that this event showcases on every level of the Municipality. We also apologize for the inadvertent inaccuracies in the Page 3 article of The BEAT, 6 November. communities, business and religions we are answerable to these cultures that have yet to be proven beyond reasonable doubt as being fact. Studies have shown how having father participation improves the development of children in education and social behaviour, but these have never been published with the same will as studies supporting stereotypical beliefs. Even with government’s efforts to level the playing fields between men and women, the efforts to disseminate such developments have been minimal in a manner of need-to-know whispers. Yes, most men as well as women get shocked at the revelation that the latest additions to our children’s act 38 of 2005 includes clauses referring to the best interest of the child and these points to the “child’s need to maintain a connection with his or her family, extended family , culture or tradition”. The mere omission to publicise such information and put more effort at educating both men and women can be attributed to our different cultures. By culture in this instance referring to the norms and practices that families and communities are accustomed to. As people we do not know what we do not know, and thus require enlightenment at our different levels of understanding. Unfortunately such is more prevalent in our black communities where the level of ignorance at times is disturbing. Our call during the 2015 National Children’s Day on November 7th to men is that they need to understand the pain that they are putting our children through and re-evaluate their values. To our women, families, communities and government we say please help us by nurturing and supporting our boys into men that know their role as care givers as well as providers equally to the women.
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CHARITY | ENTERTAINMENT | SCHOOL
LEGALS CONSENT USE ON PORTION 191 OF THE FARM ROODEPOORT 467 KR, BELA BELA Notice is hereby given in terms of clause 21 of the Bela Bela Land Use Scheme, 2008, that the undersigned, being the authorised agent, intends applying to the Bela Bela Municipality for special consent to use Portion 191 and/or buildings thereon for the purpose of a nursery, place of public worship and tea garden. 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, Warmbaths, 0480, within a period of 28 days from 6 November 2015 Further particulars with regard to the proposed use is obtainable from undersigned GEO PROJECTS, P.O. Box 919, Bela Bela, 0480, Tel: 082 881 7252.
(13/11) MODIMOLLE LAND USE SCHEME, 2004 Notice is hereby given to all whom it may concern that in terms of clause 23 of the abovementioned scheme, I (full name) CHAUKE ANTHON JOHANNES intends applying to the Modimolle Local Municipality for consent to TUCKSHOP on (property and suburb) 31 Alma also known as (street name and number) situated in an Residential 1 zone. (Example: Residential 1, Business 4 etc.) Any objection, with the grounds therefor, shall be lodged with or made in writing to: The Divisional Manager: Town Planning: Ground Floor, Modimolle Municipal Building, Private Bag x1008, Modimolle, 0510, within 28 days of the publication of the advertisement in the local newspaper viz 13 & 20 November 2015. Full particulars and plans (if any) may be inspected during normal office hours (08:00 - 13:00 and 13:45 15:00) at the abovementioned office for a period of 28 days of the publication of the
advertisement in the Local newspaper. Closing date for objections: 18 December 2015. Applicant street and postal address: P.O. Box 79 Alma 0512. (13&20/11). MODIMOLLE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR THE PROPOSED PERMANENT ROAD CLOSURE IN TERMS OF SECTION 67(3)(a) OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ORDINANCE, 1939 (ORDINANCE 17 OF 1939) I, NICOLA LUDIK being the authorized agent for the owner hereby gives notice in terms of Section 67(3)(a) of the Local Government Ordinance, 1939, (0rdinance 17 of 1939) that it is proposed to permanently close Odendaal street, adjacent to Erf 2401 Nylstroom Extension 13. All relevant documents relating to the application will be open for inspection during normal office hours
13 November, 2015 beateditor@gmail.com | Website: thebeat.linmedia.co.za at the offices of the Modimolle Local Municipality, The Divisional Manager: Townplanning, Ground Floor, Modimolle Municipal Building, Harry Gwala Street, Modimolle for a period of 28 days i.e. 13 November 2015 to 11 December 2015. Any person who wishes to object to the application or submit representations in respect thereof must lodge the same in writing to Private Bag x1008, Modimolle, 0510 or lodge it with the Modimolle Local Municipality at its address and room number specified above on or before 17 March 2014. Name en address of agent: NICOLA LUDIK, Alto Africa Town Planning & Development Consultants, P.O. Box 3007, Modimolle, 0510, Tel: 076 606 6372. (20/11) MODIMOLLE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY AMENDMENT SCHEMES Notice of application for amendment of the TownPlanning Scheme in terms of Section 56(1)(b)(i) of the Town-Planning and
Hleketani School puts Waterberg on the map
Townships Ordinance, 1986 (Ordinance 15 of 1986). I, NICOLA LUDIK being the authorized agent for the registered owners of the following properties hereby give notice in terms of Section 56(1)(b)(i) of the Town Planning and Townships Ordinance, 1986, (0rdinance 15 of 1986) that I have applied to the Modimolle Local Municipality for the amendment of the TownPlanning Scheme in operation known as the Modimolle Land Use Scheme, 2004 by the rezoning of the properties described below, situated within the jurisdiction of the Modimolle Local Municipality as follows: Modimolle Amendment Scheme 340 Erf 1/9693 Phagameng Extension 10 located in Phagameng Extension 10, Modimolle, in Modimolle area of jurisdiction, from “Residential 1” to “Residential 3” at a density of 125 units per hectare or six (6) units on the property, subject to specific conditions; Modimolle Amendment Scheme 341
Erf 2401 Nylstroom Extension 13, located adjacent to Odendaal street in Kokanje Retirement Village, from “Business 2” to “Institutional” and the permanently closed Odendaal Street, Nylstroom Extension 13 also located in the Kokanje Retirement Village, from “Public Road” to “Institutional”, subject to specific conditions; Modimolle Amendment Scheme 342 An 8 000 square meter portion of Portion 63 of the Farm Sussenvale 708 KR, located in the Modimolle Area of Jurisdiction, from “Agriculture” to “Private Resort”, subject to specific conditions. All relevant documents relating to the applications will be open for inspection during normal office hours at the offices of the Modimolle Local Municipality, The Divisional Manager: Townplanning, Ground Floor, Modimolle Municipal Building, Harry Gwala Street, Modimolle for a period of 28 days i.e. 13 November 2015 to 11
December 2015. Any person who wishes to object to the applications or submit representations in respect thereof must lodge the same in writing to Private Bag x1008, Modimolle 0510 or lodge it with the Modimolle Local Municipality at its address and room number specified above on or before 11 December 2015. Name en address of agent: NICOLA LUDIK, Alto Africa Town Planning & Development Consultants, P.O. Box 3007, Modimolle, 0510, Tel: 076 606 6372. (20/11)
Stick your neck out and advertise
MOOKGOPHONG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY PRIVATE BAG X 340, MOOKGOPHONG 0560 TEL: (014) 743 6600 FAX: (014) 743 2434
PUBLIC NOTICE
2016/2017 IDP/BUDGET ROAD SHOWS In terms of Chapter 4 of the Local Government: Systems Act, No. 32 of 2000, the Municipality must ensure participation of the community in both planning and budgeting. Notice is hereby given in terms of municipal systems act of (32 of 2000) sec 29(1) (b) to invite Community members to an IDP Community consultation meeting as follows: Happy learners who did their school proud by winning provincial competitions Tebatso Ngobeni, Rose Malapile and Ntsako Mkhonto. Photo: Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela Bela-Bela’s Hleketani Primary School did not disappoint when they represented the Waterberg District during their triumph at the provincial level of the Reading and Writing competitions. The school’s Grade 3 learners showed their friends what they are made of during an event that was held in Polokwane on Friday, 23 October. Tswana learner Rose Malapile came out tops in the creative writing category, while Tsonga learners Tebatso Ngobeni and Ntsako Mkhonto both obtained position three. Ngobeni triumphed in reading, with Mkhonto in creative writing. Hleketani was the only school
representing the district. This was their first participation at the provincial level as the school was never granted this privilege previously and they made sure to leave an impression. Each year they emerge victorious in the district level and this year they got to represent their district. A teacher who accompanied the learners to the competitions, Junior Chimbiza, could not contain her excitement over the victory and gratitude towards the winners. She highlighted that victory at first attempt is always an honour and it felt great to come back from a trip with something to show that your efforts were not for nothing. The winners brought home trophies and goodie hampers, arriving to a congratulatory speech rendered by their headmaster Julia Mogashoa.
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CHARITY / ENTERTAINMENT / SCHOOL
Young man nabbed for theft from school Lizzy Bapela The police in Bela-Bela are investigating a case of housebreaking and possession of suspected stolen goods following an incident that took place in the area in May 2014. Police spokesperson Constable Maria Maleto said that a 19year old man was arrested and charged for allegedly breaking into Mmamakwa Service School and stealing groceries, floor polish, and toothpaste. A caretaker at the school told the police that everything had appeared to be in order when he had left the office at 16:00 on the day in question. He added that he had locked all the doors and closed all the windows before leaving. He also said that when he returned to work the following day, he found that the classroom door had been forced open, and that the items were missing. The 19-year old man was arrested after fingerprint evidence pointed to him. He was arrested in the early hours of Monday, 9 November in the township, where he was found in possession of the alleged stolen property. He was expected to appear before the Bela-Bela Magistrate’s Court this week.
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Mmampatile School lose out in national SuperSport Let’s Play competition Lizzy Bapela
Mmampatile Primary School represented Limpopo in the SuperSport’s Let’s Play Programme. Photo supplied
Nedbank Cup finals postponed due to one team facing a court case Lizzy Bapela The ABC Motsepe Limpopo Province’s Nedbank Cup finals for the 2015 season could not take place because one of the teams is facing a court case. The games were postponed until further notice and SAFA Limpopo could not elaborate further on the matter. The games kicked-off on Saturday, 24 October, with Waterberg District hosting four teams in Group C at the Ephraim Mogale Stadium. The games kicked-off at 09:00, with Terrors FC drawing 0-0 and winning 6-5 in penalties against Mosesetjane FC. Young Killers FC followed, winning 2-1 against Great North FC. Terrors FC lost in the day’s finals against Young Killers FC, who lived up to their names and beat the team 1-0.
Group A games took place at Giyani Stadium in Mopani District on Sunday, 25 October, with Gawula FC winning 4-3 in penalties after a 1-1 draw against Hotspurs FC. Meanwhile, the Group B games were postponed due to a pending court case against Joe Express FC. They were scheduled to take place on Saturday, 24 October at Makwarela Stadium in Vhembe District. Group D games took place at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, Capricorn District on Tuesday, 27 October, where Magezi FC emerged victorious. The team won 2-1 against Polokwane United FC after giving Polokwane Academy FC a whipping of 3-1 in goals. SAFA Coordinator Pat Seema said that the second round of the elimination games is expected to take place at Giyani Stadium at a date to be confirmed.
Troublemakers shift focus to SAB League Mzamane Ringane After an impressive 1-0 win against Mokopane Ratanang FC, Modimolle Troublemakers FC’s Nedbank Cup journey ended after they met Capricorn Region’s Tau Tau FC at the provincial leg of the competition in Vhembe. Troublemakers FC lost 3-1 to Tau Tau FC in their quest for the Nedbank Cup glory. The inter-regional leg of the Nedbank Cup was hosted by SAFA Vhembe Region on Sunday, 8 November, with Modimolle Troublemakers representing the Waterberg at this level of the competition. Tau Tau FC knocked Mopani region’s Emmanuel Iron-breakers FC out of the competition after beating them 5-4 on penalties. The two teams were legging pegging at the end of regulation time, with a one-all score. On their journey to the provincial leg of the competition, Troublemakers outshined Mokopane Ratanang FC at the Mookgophong Stadium on Saturday, 7 November. The Modimolle side claimed victory after Philemon Mahapa scored an all-important goal which saw them reaching the next level of the competition. Troublemakers FC manager Dion Bodiba
said his boys played well in both the regional and provincial legs of the competition. “Our focus is now on the SAB Leauge, and we will maintain the standard of football that we displayed during the Nedbank Cup. We want to win the first five matches of the league, and ensure that we compete for the title this season. The performance was very high, and our boys have shown commitment. I think fatigue played a major role in our loss, as we played on Saturday and had to travel to Venda the next day”, said Bodiba. Bodiba said that his team has roped in a lot of youngsters who have acquired experience during the provincial and national SAFA selections. He told The Beat that there are teams from the second division teams who have shown in some of his team’s players. However, Bodiba said for now the team is currently focused on grooming the players both on the field of play and academically. He emphasized that it is important for those youngsters to focus on their studies, as education plays an important role in any footballer’s career. Troublemakers FC will be traveling to Vaalwater on Saturday, 14 November to honour their away fixture against Boyz 2 Men FC at Meetsetshehla High School.
Bela-Bela’s Mmampatile Primary School lost out when they represented Limpopo at the national level of the Let’s Play Programme, an initiative by SuperSport Channel on DSTV. They entered the competition in February and competed with other schools from across the province, where they won and qualified for the nationals, which took place on Thursday, 5 November. A total of 50 learners from each participating school take part in the competition, and the channel send its team of journalists and cameramen to showcase the competition live on TV. The learners were of 10 and 11 years old, 25 boys and 25 girls and they were expected to score more points than other
schools in less than 40 minutes. The winning school stood a chance to walk away with a prize worth R1 million, which will be spent on building and renovating the school’s sports facilities and developing their sports related programmes. Mmampatile obtained position 9 and the prize unfortunately went to a school in Rustenburg. Mmampatile School however received messages of support from the attending coaches and other stakeholders for being able to reach the national level and represent Limpopo. Meanwhile, 44 athletes from different schools in Bela-Bela joined their fellows in Mokopane on Saturday, 7 November for hockey training clinics. Six representatives from each local sports council also attended and trainings for coaching also took place on the day.
Donovan Alberts is being eyed by two teams
Donovan Alberts in action against Polokwane United. Photo: TK Mashaba TK Mashaba Bela-Bela local and Terrors FC striker Donovan Alberts may switch teams before the end of the season if all goes well for him. This comes after two of the teams that defeated Terrors FC in their ill-fated season has shown interest in the player, who was also part of the South African beach soccer team earlier this year in Durban. Alberts, who hails from Mountain View section in Bela-Bela, has continued showing fighting spirit and his game has improved noticeably. He ended the previous season with 10
Troublemakers FC celebrates after beating Ratanang FC in Mookgophong. Photo: Mzamane Ringane.
goals when he was playing for Total Surrender, but since joining Terrors he has played two games and scored one goal. Alberts said that he is still working hard on improving his game. I am perfecting my shots every time and I am giving my all to the team,” he said. He also said that he has been approached by both Polokwane United and Boyne Tigers, but that will be dealt with when and if his management agrees to release him. “Change is good. If an opportunity like this comes I will appreciate it and welcome it with both arms,” added Alberts. He also said that his team is still at its lowest ebb, but he is working hard so that they can shift from the relegation zone.