The Beat 14 February 2014

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14 February, 2014

The first Rural Safety meeting

Bela-bela police cluster clerk Portia Maluleke (left) and Tshotheli Ratsivhombela listened attentively to issues raised during the first Rural Safety meeting of 2014. Photo: Justin Steyn Justin Steyn Safety forums in Bela-Bela held their first Rural Safety meeting for 2014 on Wednesday 29 January at the Bela-Bela police station.

The chairperson of the meeting, Tshotheli Ratsivhombela, welcomed members to the meeting and listened attentively to comments made by representatives of each forum.

The Bela-Bela police noted an increase in burglaries in the past month particularly in Pienaar and Moffat Street in the town region, as well as in Moloto and Boroka Street in the Bela-Bela Township.

Ratsivhombela added that homes are still being robbed from nine o’clock in the morning while residents are at home.

Tsepe Dlamini, who spoke on behalf of disaster management, said that they will be conducting fire awareness campaigns at schools during which they will educate the youth on fire safety issues He said that a number of incidents have been reported where fire has been used irresponsibly by teens and young children.

Representatives from the BelaBela Traffic Department said that the parking meters in Chris Hani Street in the Bela-Bela CBD have had reports of vandalism and fraudulent use of the machines.

“We have had people using the parking meters with fake coins or they place coins in the slots with a piece of string which they pull out again,” an official said.

The traffic department asked community members and business owners to be vigilant in this regard.

Representatives from the Department of Roads and Transport said that a decision had to be made by their provincial head office concerning missing stop signs in Bela-Bela.

“We have to receive permission from our head office before we are able to place stop signs where they are missing,” they said.

The Department also commented that road deterioration due to heavy rains will also be on their priority list for the coming month.

Col. Corné Homann congratulated the Bela-Bela police for being ranked fourth on a national level.

The next rural safety meeting is reported to take place on Wednesday, 26 February

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2014’s red meat reality

Drought and the current exchange rate are two major factors impacting South Africa’s red meat production. Photo: Justin Steyn herds. The same applies to producers Compare prices, buy South African in neighbouring countries. The RPO red meat, and bulk purchases are still announced that serious drought worthwhile said the Red Meat Producconditions are still experienced in the ers’ Organization (RPO) spokespercentral and north-western parts of the son, Maryna Brits, in a statement. The country, which has a serious detrimenRPO expects a moderate increase in tal effect on the herd building-phase. red meat prices during 2014 and the At an exchange rate of R11 to the price rise is expected to be a little American dollar, it is said to be fairly above the inflation rate. expensive to import red meat.

Brits said that the red meat industry “This can have a further dampening is dictated by free market principals, effect on the supply of red meat. namely supply and demand.

When the supply “As far as the of red meat supply side is declines and concerned, South prices increase, Africa is a net This has not only led to consumers often importer of beef emergency slaughtering, move to substitute and sheep meat, but some of the neighprotein products, as well as live bouring countries estabof which chicken sheep, goats, lished unilateral trade is the most imporcattle and weaner arrangements to market tant. However, the calves,” said the oversupply in South import tariff that Brits.

Africa. has recently been She said that implemented in only ten percent the poultry indusof the locally try will lead to an increase in the price available beef is imported, while 24% of chicken as well,” said Brits. of locally available mutton is imported.

According to Brits new regulations She added that approximately regarding the brine content in poultry 190 000 weaner calves are annually may lead to further price increases. imported, as well as 200 000 live She further explained that the maize goats from Namibia. price is currently moving around levels Beef and mutton is mostly imported of R3 000 per ton, which will place from Namibia and Botswana, with a more upward pressure on chicken and limited amount imported from overpork prices. seas.

Although there is upwards pressure Brits said that in 2013, South Africa on producer prices, the buying power and its neighbouring countries experiof the consumer will determine what enced a serious drought, which is happens in the market. even likened to the drought of 1933.

“We know that consumer’s buying “This has not only led to emergency power is under serious pressure due slaughtering, but some of the neighto various factors, including high fuel bouring countries established unilatprices and a lower growth rate. In eral trade arrangements to market the combination with a weak exchange oversupply in South Africa. rate and prolonged strikes, it puts Furthermore, the drought conditions serious constraints on extreme inled to widespread mortalities of stock creases in red meat prices. in the affected areas,” she said.

The continuation of the drought could Brits explained that the fact that also have a serious effect on the more female animals have been slaughtered than usual is an indication above mentioned scenario.

However, the fact remains that red that farmers are slaughtering into their meat prices will in 2014 be very good breeding herds. value for the consumer’s money if The occurrence of some rain recompared to alternative protein sulted in farmers now entering a sources, she said. phase where they are rebuilding their

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Two escape attempted armed robbery Lizzy Bapela The police in Pienaarsrivier are Investigating a case of attempted robbery, following an incident that happened on the N1 Freeway, north direction on Saturday, 8 February.

Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Maxwell Nkanyane said that two people were traveling in a truck when they realized that another vehicle was following them. He said that the vehicle, which had three occupants, drove on a fast lane next to the truck. According to information received, one of the

occupants started shooting at the truck and all the windows and doors were shot at.

The driver of the truck decided to go off the road to escape their assailants, where they abandoned the truck with the keys in before the escaped.

Officer Nkanyane said that the perpetrators drove on without approaching the truck. He added that the truck driver and his crew managed to walk to the police station to report the incident. Nkanyane reported that no injuries were suffered in the process, and nothing was stolen.

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Citizens made to wade through a lake on the pavement

Residents of Leseding, Bela Bela opposite Maope High School don’t enjoy the rain as much as other locals because of the water damming up in front of their yards, where the pavement was removed.

The residents allege that their ward councilor has been turning a deaf ear to their complaints, although she has since promised to come to see the road.

“The pavement has failed twice,” said Santa Mkhonwana, a concerned resident. “We don’t know if the people who did it were incompetent, but water dams here every time it rains. It poses a health hazard.”

Another lady, who preferred to remain anonymous, said that the road had been better before the

in dire straits

COSAS Chairperson in Bela-Bela, Abram Motlhake denied any boycotting of elections in his area. Photo: Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela The Congress of South African Students (COSAS) is calling on members of the public to stop their participation in preparations for the coming general elections. These include students, parents, teachers, professionals, and members of civil organizations, community members and everyone who sympathizes with the struggle of students who have been denied access to higher education due to financial reasons.

The organization says that this call comes after they have noted with concern the limitation of access to higher education for students who have matriculated. COSAS says that many students have been denied their birth right, education, this year due to a limited number of financial aid packages. They are calling on all citizens of South Africa to boycott the national elections until all deserving students have been guaranteed their education.

COSAS National Publicity and Information officer, Zama Khanyase, said that students from poor backgrounds, despite meeting the requirements to

One of the homes in Spa Park that was affected by the recent rain.

Photo: Justin Steyn

pavement was built. According to this lady, while the area used to flood, it never dammed up the way it does now.

Another resident complained of mosquitoes attracted by the excessive humidity, and added that young children from Hleketane Primary School play in the muddy road, which is unsafe.

Residents accused the ward councilor of not attending to their needs, as they have reported the matter to her several times.

Matome Sebelebele, spokesperson for the Bela Bela Local Municipality, said that officials in charge of maintaining roads in the township will follow up on the problem.

Attempts to get hold of Ward Four Councilor Spando Maluleka were fruitless.

COSAS threatens to boycott general elections qualify for financial aid, are locked out of the system because they cannot afford education offered by institutions of higher learning. Khanyase added that the increment of fees in the institutions of higher learning has worsened the matter, leaving students being denied access to education.

“This occurrence cannot be acceptable twenty years into our democracy as a country. The Freedom Charter clearly states that the doors of culture and learning shall be opened for all and not a minority few who can afford financially to cater for their own education. We believe that most students who cannot afford access to higher education are children of the working class; some come from homes where there is no breadwinner at all,” said Khanyase.

He added that this is due to imbalances of the past, which did not allow their parents to have equal opportunities to prepare in advance for their education.

COSAS says that it cannot be allowed that the family background of students determine whether or not they deserve access to institutions of higher learning.

COSAS supports mass action in institutions of higher learning calling for the freeing of education. They also support opening access to education for students who come from all walks of life including the poorest of the poor who cannot afford the “inflated and exorbitant” tuition fees.

Meanwhile, COSAS Chairperson in Bela-Bela, Abram Motlhake, said that locally, they will continue to rally behind the ANC. He said that they will not be boycotting the elections but will mobilize young people to register so that they can vote.

“I am registered to vote and my vote is no secret. I am voting for the ANC!” he said.

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Spa Park and Koppewaai

The street dammed with water due to shoddy pavement construction.

Photo: TK Mashaba

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Children spotted playing on the muddy roads of Spa Park after a thunderstorm.

Photo: Justin Steyn

Justin Steyn Recent rains in Bela-Bela have left several residents of Spa Park and Koppewaai flooded with several problems. Residents of the area complained about their current living conditions.

One resident said that a bed set he is still paying off is now ruined because of storm water which has flooded his house.

“This bed set is worth R20 000 and I am still paying it off. We have no storm drains in the area and this happens every time it rains,” he said.

The residents in the area say they are fed up with the lack of service delivery in the area as well overwhelming crime.

The community of the two areas came together on Monday 10 February. Various speakers voiced their concerns to their ward councillor, Kobus Van der Merwe, and it was agreed that a letter to Cooperative Governance, Human Settle-

ments and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA) MEC Ishmael Kgetjepe should be written.

Van der Merwe said that he has noted that the community is very upset with their current living situations and they have given the MEC seven days to respond after the letter is received. Van der Merwe said that funding from COGHSTA has been halted by the National Treasury which distorted the implementation of temporary services such as toilets.

“COGHSTA would have installed temporary services such as toilets and about 250 of the homes in Koppewaai do not have toilets. This often results in residents having to relieve themselves at nearby bushes and when it rains the refuse often flows into homes in Spa Park,” he said.

Van der Merwe said that he fears violent protests from the community as well as false intervention by political parties who only seek to benefit themselves.

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Broke health department still pays the suspended CFO Lizzy Bapela The Democratic Alliance (DA) Health Spokesperson in Limpopo, Desiree van der Walt, has raised concerns about the provincial Department of Health, saying that they still pay the suspended Chief Financial Officer, Friday Mushwana, regardless of their financially stricken situation. Mushwana was suspended in 2012 with full benefits after he was allegedly fingered for being responsible for the financial woes in the department. The DA highlighted that the financial woes also led to the department being placed under administration along with other four departments in 2011.

“Mushwana was also held account-

able for the department regressing delayed. Van der Walt said that it is from qualified audit opinion to a disclear that the ANC is failing to take claimer. His case has not been finalpitiless steps against the corrupt officials. ised but he is still drawing a full salary every month. The The party urges department the MEC for Health, Mushwana was also held cannot appoint the Dipuo Letsatsiaccountable for the departnew CFO due to Duba to intervene ment’s regressing from this pending case. and ensure that the Mushwana has case is finalised qualified audit opinion to a been transferred and come up with disclaimer. His case has not to the Treasury plans to recoup the been finalised but he is still Department but is money wasted in drawing a full salary every still being paid as this case. month. the CFO for With regards to Health,” said Van the department der Walt. being financially stricken, many offices, The DA is deeply concerned about the hospitals and clinics across the province manner in which the case has been experienced shortages of medication,

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equipment and other work-related materials. When interviewed about the matter, spokesperson for the Bela-Bela Hospital Buti Moagi said that everything is fine now at his workplace and there is nothing short at the moment except bottled water.

Modimolle’s FH Odendaal Hospital spokesperson Simon Maphologela said that the situation has not improved at his workplace. He said that they are still short of numerous work materials, though he could not point out exactly what during the interview.

Departmental spokesperson in the province, Max Lesufi, confirmed that they still have an acting CFO to this date. At the time of going to press, Lesufi could not answer any media related queries further.

State of the art hospital allegedly 73% vacant Justin Steyn “The department of Health is still struggling to fill up the crucial vacancies at Thabazimbi’s new “state of the art hospital” said DA spokesperson Desiree Van der Walt in a statement.

She said that during a recent inspection, the DA had learned that the patients have to queue for the two available doctors, which is alleged to have led to the death of a patient while waiting for assistance.

Van der Walt claimed that there is only one person dealing with invoices and payments in the finance department, which is against Treasury Regulations.

It has also been alleged that medical equipment donated to the hospital, such as incubators and beds, remain idle while hospital management claims that they are still waiting for approval from the department to authorise the donation.

She further stated that no segregation of powers in the finance department, a cleaning contractor had been appointed despite the predecessor not being paid by the department and a staff shortage of up to 73% had been noted.

“It is unacceptable for the hospital such as this one to experience critical staff shortage. The DA urges the Health MEC, Ms Dipuo Letsatsi Duba to intervene by filling up crucial positions in this hospital and authorize the hospital to utilise the equipment with immediate effect,” said Van der Walt.

The Limpopo Department of Health spokesperson Macks Lesufi has refuted the claims.

“There are two hospitals in Thabazimbi, namely the old and new hospital, as referred to by the DA. Both hospitals are operational and have staff.

The doctors and nurses who serve the old and the new hospital are part of the Thabazimbi staff establishment”, he said.

Lesufi said that it is unfortunate that the DA feels the need to peddle unverified figures about the situation at Thabazimbi.

He added that twenty-three doctors from Cuba were allocated to the province; three were among the team deployed to Thabazimbi.

Lesufi stated that staff shortages in the province is not a peculiar challenge, but added that the department has put in place a programme to train additional doctors to meet the increasing demand.

According to Lesufi one hundred and ten students have recently been sent to be trained as doctors in Cuba.

“It is our firm believe that this will assist in easing the burden in our hospitals. However, to mislead the public that our institutions are sitting at a 73% vacancy rate is nothing else but playing cheap politics,” said Lesufi.

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Photo of the week Alone on Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is a terrible day to be alone. Really, it is.

Every advertisement on the television is for ‘romantic getaways’ or ‘couples dinners’. Every poem on Valentine’s Day is about love — looking for it, having it, losing it, despairing about ever getting it…it’s really all quite ridiculous.

So what’s a person to do when they’re alone on the most romantic day of the year?

Some people, of course, are alone by choice. For them, of course, it’s very easy — just ignore the whole thing until it goes away. And it will, quite soon — it’s only two more months until Easter, and advertising time is running out.

Others aren’t so lucky. Whether you’ve had your heart broken, or you’ve lost your partner, or you just haven’t found that lucky someone yet, being alone on Valentine’s Day can be absolutely miserable.

There are ways to help with this, of course. If you’ve lost the one you love, however it happened, maybe Valentine’s Day is the time to get a little closure. Put on their favourite music and dance to it in your living room. Wallow in your grief for a while. Eat a lot of ice cream, or watch a sad movie. Give yourself permission to be sad for a while, because being sad seems like the thing to do when you don’t have a Valentine.

If you haven’t found the right person yet, look at your life. Are you happy with it? Are you happy in your job, in your home? Would you change that just to have the company of some nebulous, halfimagined person? A lot of us probably would, sadly. And there’s nothing wrong with not wanting to be alone. Humans are herd animals by nature, we need company to thrive.

But sometimes, we need to grow up a little more before we can be in a healthy relationship. It’s not worth entering into a relationship just so that you won’t be alone. Use Valentine’s Day to look at who you are and who you want to be, and work out a plan to get from where you are now to where you want to be in the future.

If it works, you’ll definitely be happier this time next year.

Whether your Prince Charming has shown up or not.

The BEAT wants to hear from our readers. If you have a great story or something that you want us to bring to light, please email beateditor@gmail.com or send an SMS to one of our reporters. Lizzy: 072 264 7740 or TK: 076 756 9740. We would also LOVE to see some of your weird and wonderful photos for our editorial page.

On inner beauty “this is the woman I love. You may not think she’s perfect.

That’s okay, because neither do I. But I do love her.”

A Pan African Congress (PAC) member seen at Sunfa stadium watching local SAB league soccer with his campaigning Tshirt and flag ahead of the coming elections.

Photo: TK Mashaba.

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William Shakespeare, the greatest playwright (and one of the best poets) who ever lived, wrote a poem called Sonnet 130, because by that time he’d written so many poems that thinking up names for them was just too much trouble.

In it, he talks about his mistress.

It starts, “My mistress’ eyes are nothing like the sun; coral is far more red than her lips’ red.”

Which, you might say, is not absolutely the worst thing you could say to a girl.

Around the middle, it says “And in some perfumes is there more delight; than in the breath that from my mistress reeks,” which is definitely in the top ten.

The last four lines are: “I grant I never saw a goddess go; My mistress, when she walks, treads on the ground.

And yet, by heaven, I think my love as rare As any she belied with false compare.”

For some reason, this poem is considered one of the most romantic ever written.

It’s considered the most romantic poem because in it, Shakespeare is rejecting society’s standard of beauty and saying “this is the woman I love. You may not think she’s perfect. That’s okay, because neither do I. But I do love her.”

It’s a poem (one of the first poems, and still one of very few) dedicated to inner beauty. It’s dedicated to that indefinable something that makes this person fall in love with that one.

Sonnet 130 is a poem that tells us in the loveliest way that we don’t need to be perfect to be loved. We don’t each need to be the ideal woman or man. We just need to be ourselves, as hard as possible, and somewhere out there, there is someone who will think that’s fantastic.

In the meantime, look at yourself in the mirror this Valentine’s day and remember that your crooked teeth and big nose and strange hair don’t matter. What matters is what’s in your heart. That’s what God sees. That’s what Shakespeare saw in his mistress.

In the end, while Sonnet 130 may not be a poem you would (or should) read to your girlfriend this Valentine’s day, it’s probably a poem you should read for yourself.

If only to remember that there are more important things in the world than physical beauty.

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Private sale. R1 000 000 Negotiable. Colleen 072 199 0090

LEGALS MODIMOLLE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY A M E N D M E N T SCHEMES 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 Modimolle Municipality hereby give notice in terms of Section 67(3)(a) of the Local Government Ordinance, 1939, (Ordinance 17 of 1939) that it is proposed to permanently close sections of the road adjacent to the following properties: Erven 3403, 3404, 3413, 3414, located in Lebese Street; Erven 3409, 3419, 3408, 3398, located in Mandela Street; Erven 3503 and 3486 located in Slovo Street; Erven 3494 and 3495 located in Mathe Street; Erven 3581 and 3588 located in Sisulu Street; Erven 3577 and 3592 located in Monama Street; Erven 3584, 3582, 3585 and 3587 located in Tlou Street, Phagameng Extension 4.

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: Town Planning,

14 February, 2014 Ground Floor, Modimolle Municipal Building, Harry Gwala Street, Modimolle for a period of 28 days i.e. 14 February 2014 to 17 March 2014.

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 17 March 2014.

Name and address of agent: NICOLA LUDIK ALTO AFRICA TOWN PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS P. O. Box 3007, Modimolle, 0510, Tel: 076 606 6372. (21/ 2) MODIMOLLE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY AMENDMENT SCHEME 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 15 OF 1986) I, NICOLA LUDIK being the authorized agent for the registered owner of the following properties hereby give notice in terms of Section 28(1)(a) of the Town Planning and Townships Ordinance, 1986, ( Ordinance 15 of 1986) that I have applied to the Modimolle Local Municipality for the amendment of the Town Planning 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 302 Erven 11944 - 11953 Phagameng Extension 4, located at: 11944, 11845 Munyai Street,

11946, 11947 - Lebese Street, 11948, 11949 - Slovo Street, 11950 - 11953 - Tlou Street; from “ public road” to “residential 1”.

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: Town Planning, Ground Floor, Modimolle Municipal Building, Harry Gwala Street, Modimolle for a period of 28 days i.e. 14 February 2014 to 14 March 2014.

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 14 March 2014.

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(14&21/02) NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION. CASE NO: 244/2010 IN THE POLOKWANE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NORTHERN GAUTENG HIGH COURT In the matter between: NEDBANK LIMITED Plaintiff and GODFREY MANGANYE (ID: 590320 5408 081) First Defendant CONNY MOLLY MANGANYE (ID: 610524 0674 086) Second Defendant Pursuant to a Judgement of the above Court on 8 May 2012 and Writ of Attachment dated 16 July 2012, the under mentioned immovable property will be sold in execution on: Tuesday, 4 March 2014 10H00(am) at Sheriff’s Offices, Modimolle,108 Hagen Street, Modimolle, Limpopo Province to the highest bid-

der:Portion 30 of Erf 2964 Nylstroom Extension 11 Township Registration Division K.R., Limpopo Province MEASURING: 1065 (one thousand and sixty five) square metres. Held under Deed of Transfer T129854/2007 Property also known as: 217 Kerk Street, Modimolle (Koro Creek Estate, 93 Eagle Drive, Modimolle) (“the property”) Subject to conditions contained therein THE PROPERTY IS ZONED: Residential (“the property”) Subject to the following conditions: 1. The property shall be sold “VOETSTOOTS” to the bidder and the sale shall be subject to the provisions of Section 66 of the Magistrate’s Court Act of 1994, as amended, subject however to the confirmation of the sale by the first bondholder namely NEDBANK LIMITED. 2. The purchase price shall be paid as to 10% (ten percent) of the purchase price in cash on the date of the sale and the unpaid balance, together with interest thereon at the rate of 9.15% p.a to the date of registration of transfer, shall be paid or secured by a Bank guarantee, within 14 (fourteen) days after the sale.

The following improvements are reported to be on the property, but are not guaranteed: UNKNOWN 4. CONDITIONS OF SALE: The full conditions of the sale may be inspected at the offices of the Sheriff of the High Court, Modimolle, Mr Ben Rakgotho, 108 Hagen Street, Modimolle, 0510 Tel: (014) 717 3065.

Dated at Polokwane this 07 February 2014.

P J VAN STADEN Attorneys of Plaintiff(s) ESPAG MAGWAI ATTORNEYS Adam Tas Building 26 Jorissen Street Polokwane Tel: 015 297 5374 / Fax: 015 297 5042 REF: P J VAN STADEN/ RETHA/MAT2922

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Valentine’s Day The BEAT interviewed five-year-old children from Mmamakwa Full Service School and Khabele Primary school to hear their views on Valentine’s Day and their plans for the day.

Rampu Makhwela and Oletilwe Mapharumela are going to have a meal at a restaurant. Photo: Lizzy Bapela

Mpho Mushi and Modiegi Mpete will be giving people flowers and spraying water at each other. Lizzy Bapela

Khensani Mpochai and Kgomotso Galane will be wearing red and white clothes for Valentine’s Day. Photo: Lizzy Bapela

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BID NOTICE AND INVITATION TO BID NOTICE NO: 05/14 Appointment of service provider for the collection, conveyance and deposit of cash from two points for a period of three (3) years

The Bela-Bela Local Municipality invites bidders for the above mentioned project.

Bid documents will be obtainable from Bela-Bela Local Municipality offices from 21st February 2014(Mon-Fri from 08:00-16:00)from records office, at a non-refundable deposit of R300.00 per document payable in cash or bank guaranteed cheque for each project.

Completed and signed tender documents must be sealed in an envelope and marked with the relevant project number and project description and be deposited in the tender box at Bela-Bela Local Municipality Offices in Bela-Bela before the closing date and time The municipality shall adjudicate and award tenders in accordance with the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act.5/2000 and the revised regulation on 100 points for functionality and 80/20 point system where 80 points are for the price and 20 points for B-BBBEE(according to the said legislation).Details on functionality are in the Bid documents.

Bids will remain valid for 90(ninety) days.

The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted and the municipality reserves the right not to consider any tender not fully completed. Bidders are required to initial each page of the tender document and sign where necessary.

For enquiries contact: 014 736 8000 Supply Chain Unit: Mr. L Matwalana Acting Chief Financial Officer: Mr.K Maposa MM .MALULEKA ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER

INVITATION TO PROSPECTIVE SERVICE PROVIDERS TO BE REGISTERED ON THE SUPPLIER DATABASE FOR PROCUREMENT OF GOODS AND SERVICES NOTICE NO: 11/12 Bela-Bela Local Municipality hereby invites interested service providers to register on the municipality’s supplier database. The application form should be accompanied by: i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii.

CK / Proof of company registration Original valid tax clearance certificate Original B-BBEE verification certificate Certified ID copies of the members/shareholders of the company CIDB cerficate (where applicable) Company profile and Proof of payment.

Suppliers who applied previously should also re-apply for 2014/15 financial year. Service providers are further requested to submit only one application, with a maximum of two (2) commodities or specialty, accompanied by a proof of payment, which equals to R100.00 per application.

PLEASE NOTE: According to the Municipal Supply Chain Regulation issued by the Minister of finance, in terms of Section 168 of the Municipal Finance Management Act (Act no.56 of 2003), persons within the organs of the state, such as councilors, other elected representatives(members of the provincial legislature and national parliament),full time employees, national and provincial Public servants ,municipal officials and other directors of the public and municipal entities are prohibited from bidding or to provide services to the municipality unless proof of declaration of interest is attached when submitting the form.

The forms are obtainable at procurement office at the main municipal building, 58 Chris Hani drive, Bela-Bela during office hours (07h30 to 16h00, Monday to Friday) and on our website: www.belabela.gov.za.

Completed registration forms may be handed, delivered or posted to the address on the application form no later than 31st May 2014.

Failure to submit the required documents will invalidate the application.

For enquiries please contact, Molekwa S at the following numbers: 014 736 8091 MM MALULEKA ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER

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Minister Bathabile Dlamini officially opens crèche “One thousand days from birth in a child’s life are crucial and that child must receive proper care, including attending clinic visits. There will be classes conducted to teach mothers about looking after small children and working with caregivers on raising their children,”

Children from the centre entertained the audience on the day.

Lizzy Bapela

The minister handed over a cheque of R1 million rands to the centre during the official opening. Photo: Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela The community of Mookgophong witnessed the official opening of the long awaited crèche by the Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini. The Phomolong Early Childhood Development (ECD) Center was officially opened on Wednesday, 29 January. Accompanying the minister were, among others, her deputy Minister Mmatule, Waterberg District Executive mayor Tlotlanang Mogotlane, local mayor Sarah Monyamane, councillors, community leaders, and officials from various sector departments and municipalities in the district.

The ECD will instil skills in the children and give their parents peace of mind knowing that their children will receive care

from the newly appointed care givers entrusted with the early development of their children.

The minister identified a number of disadvantaged families whose children did not have sufficient food when she visited the area previously. She expressed her wish that no child should suffer, as the centre plans to provide decent nutrition for the health of their charges. She said that it will also provide consistent loving care and encouragement to learn in the early years of their lives. She added that this will help them to perform well at school, be healthier and grow into responsible adults who will participate in the society. She highlighted that this is especially important for children living in and affected by poverty and inequality. She added that a good foundation in the early years makes

Jinnah Park students air their thoughts on Valentine’s Day

a difference through adulthood and gives the next generation a better start. The centre currently has 153 children who receive three meals a day including breakfast, lunch, and a snack. The minister said that the National Development Plan indicates that mobile ECD’s are sent out to rural areas so that children can be taught at least twice a week. She said that they discourage those crèches where children just attend to eat, play and sleep, without getting proper basic education.

The Phomolong ECD centre also received a recyclable garden valued at R1 million.

The minister was proud to announce that the whole construction of the centre was calculated at R2.5 million, an amount referred to as reasonable because there was no tender awarded but just community member involved. She also confirmed

that the caretakers will be trained to ensure that children are provided with proper care and skills.

“One thousand days from birth in a child’s life are crucial and that child must receive proper care, including attending clinic visits. There will be classes conducted to teach mothers about looking after small children and working with caregivers on raising their children,” said the minister.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) donated furniture, and the municipality donated the land on which the centre was built.

“We intend for the centre to change the lives of all the children in the district and not just those from Mookgophong. This is a unique centre which is intended to bring benefits to the children and the community at large,” minister Dlamini said.

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Sihle Sipho and Elias Nkwe. Photo: TK Mashaba

Itumeleng Kekane and Kemogomoditswe Monawa.

Photo: TK Mashaba

TK Mashaba Valentine’s Day has always been a special day for lovers, and is celebrated on 14 February every year.

The BEAT asked children at Jinnah Park Primary School in Bela Bela about Valentine’s Day and what they thought about it.

Mapreshy Makabola, a Grade 2 student, said that on Valentine’s Day people should buy each other flowers, candles and teddy bears, while Siya Motaung, another grade 2, said that men should be buying rings, flowers and, apparently,

kitchen units to show their love.

Itumeleng Kekana said that to her it is a time for people who love each other to buy flowers and presents for each other and to go to lunch together. Kemogomoditswe Monawa declared that it is when people buy each other beautiful things like clothes and flowers, and also kiss.

Grade 1 student Bohlale Mphiwe said that it is when people buy each other coffee cups and plates, while Refentse Modise says he has no idea what it means.

Elias Nkwe said that his parents should take him to Aventura to swim for Valentine’s Day.

TENDER NO: 9/3/1/132

INVITATION TO BID FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF VARIOUS MAINTENANCE MATERIALS FOR WATER AND SEWER RETICULATIONS, PUMPSTATIONS, TREATMENT WORKS, ROADS AND STORMWATER DRAINAGE WITHIN BELA BELA MUNICIPALITY Tenders are invited from suitably qualified, capable and experienced suppliers and contractors to tender for the supply and delivery of various maintenance materials for Water and Sewer Reticulations, Pump stations, Treatment Works, Roads, Storm Water Drainage as well as the supply of Water Analysis Laboratory Services for a period of two (2) years.

Part A: Supply and Delivery of maintenance materials for water and sewer pipelines and fittings Part B: Supply, Delivery, Repairs and Maintenance of Motors and Pumps Part C: Supply and Delivery of Water and Sewer Purification Chemicals Part D: Supply and Delivery of Hot and Cold Mix Asphalt and Bitumen Emulsion Part E: Supply and Delivery of Storm Water Pipes, Culvert and Manholes Part F: Supply of Water Analysis Laboratory Services Tender documents will be obtainable as from the 17 February 2014 at the offices of Bela Bela Local Municipality, in Bela Bela, upon payment of a non-refundable amount of R500.00. Only cash or bank guaranteed cheques made out to Bela Bela Local Municipality will be acceptable.

A compulsory briefing meeting will be held on the 21st February 2014 at 10:00. Prospective bidders are expected to meet the representative of the Client at the main entrance of the Bela Bela Local Municipality in Bela Bela, 59 Chris Hani Drive. All bids will remain valid for a period of ninety days after the time and date of opening. Late submissions, telegraphic, telefax or e-mail transmission tenders will not be accepted. Bela Bela Local Municipality does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any bid and reserves the right to accept a tender as a whole or in part.

All tenders and supporting documents must be sealed in a cover clearly marked “TENDER NO 9/3/1/ 132. SUPPLY OF VARIOUS MAINTENANCE MATERIALS FOR WATER AND SEWER RETICULATIONS, PUMPSTATIONS, TREATMENT WORKS, ROADS, STORMWATER DRAINAGE AND WATER ANALYSIS LABORATORY SERVICES WITHIN BELA BELA MUNICIPALITY - PART A,B,C,D,E OR F.” and must be deposited in the tender box, at the Bela Bela Local Municipality, 1st Floor, Records Office, 59 Chris Hani Drive, Bela-Bela, 0480 not later than 12:00 on 7th March 2014.

Supply Chain Management related enquiries can be directed to the procurement office of Bela Bela Local Municipality on 014 736 8000. Technical related enquiries can be directed to Mr J Moloto on 014 736 8038 M M Maluleka Acting Municipal Manager BELA BELA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

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Diesel n Dust players (in maroon) and Bela Bela Pirates. Photo: TK Mashaba

Bela Bela Pirates are reclaiming their glory TK Mashaba The Bela Bela Pirates Football Club has started recovering their glory after beating their fellow locals Diesel n Dust on Saturday, 8 February at Sunfa Stadium.

The Pirates had a hard fight against Dust, but they came into the match hoping to collect the maximum three points, which they managed to pull off despite failing to score in the first half of the game.

Diesel n Dust were not pushovers, having a solid defence, but the Pirates

managed to penetrate in order to score four goals against Dust’s one.

Pirates had a good play in the first season, and after a brief slump, are back at the top of the Stream A log with 20 points, while Dust follows with 19.

Total Surrender, on the other hand, is starting to use their opportunities well this past weekend, beating Bazooka 5-2 on Saturday, 8 February.

Happy Hearts continued their losing streak by taking a loss to Modimolle All Stars while A1 Terrors played to a 1-all draw with their homeboys NTK Happy Boys.

Second round of athletics contest to be held at Thabazimbi The Jinnah Park students who will be attending the competition at Thabazimbi on Friday.

Photo: TK Mashaba

TK Mashaba The Warmbaths clusters will be attending another leg of school athletics competitions this Friday, 14 February.

On Saturday, 8 February the first leg of the competition was held at Laerskool Thabazimbi, where the Warmbaths cluster performed admirably.

Among the results that were made available to The BEAT was that of Jinnah Park’s 12 athletes, four will be returning this Friday. Palesa Mfati,

who took gold in the 60m and 80m races will be there, joined by Mogatswa Tshegofatso and Moremi Makutu, who came second in the 80m and third in the 60m, respectively. Mandla Mazibuku, who came first in the 80m race, will also be there.

Mmamakwa will be represented by four students as well. These are Lethabo Mashia in the long jump and Lucky Dlamini in high jump, while Karabo Phiri is on 800m. Karabo Molokwane will be representing in the 100m.