The Beat 17 April 2015

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Thabazimbi Faces Serious Power cuts

Residents in Thabazimbi may face a very dark winter if the municipality fails to pay the arrears Eskom bill.

Justin Steyn Steps will be taken against 20 defaulting municipalities who collectively owe Eskom R3.68 billion. The electricity supplier announced its intent to cut supply from 6:00 to 10:00 and again at 17:00 to 21:00 every weekday; and then 7:00 to 10:00 and 17:00 to 20:00 on weekends. This is planned to start in June this year.

The National treasury has also announced that it is withholding money from 60 municipalities that persistently fail to pay Eskom and its other creditors on time. The Treasury stated its support for municipalities to disconnect electricity supply to government departments that are in arrears.

In a statement, Eskom said that “the disconnection of electricity supply may cause undue hardship to

consumers and members of the community, and may adversely affect the delivery of other services. However,” it said, “customer disconnection is always the last resort explored.”

In the Waterberg district, only Thabazimbi was placed on the list for the top 20 defaulting municipalities.

In April last year it was reported that the municipality owes Eskom more than R54 million and had been failing to pay the account for over a year. It’s clear that the municipality has been failing to pay the account for more than a year.

This also came hand in hand with a huge service delivery backlog which included water, RDP houses, electricity, proper sanitation and roads. It’s clear that the local municipality’s financial affairs are in shambles.

The municipality could not be reached for comment.

Angry residents of Bela-Bela took the floor on Thursday, 9 April, speaking to the Minister of Public works about the lack of services in their areas. Photo: TK Mashaba

Public works minister Thulasi Mnxisi and Lucas Nhlapo during their visit to Zuma View. Photo: TK Mashaba

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Long-fingered thief nabbed

Bela-Bela criminals brought to justice Lizzy Bapela

Police officer Madumetja Lerumo and Constable Mattews Lechelele show off some of the items that the shoplifter is alleged to have attempted to steal.

Marlene Vermaak Members of the SAPS on Vaalwater arrested a man in Vaalwater’s Pep Stores for shoplifting on Friday, 10 April.

The man allegedly had merchandise worth R2 500 hidden in his clothing.

“The man had a lot of women’s underwear, children’s shoes and children’s clothing which he was trying to hide in his own trouser legs and shirt

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sleeves,” says Constable Simon Makhuvele, spokesperson for Vaalwater SAPD. Personnel from the Pep Stores contacted the SAPD after noticing the man’s suspicious behaviour.

“We sent a vehicle immediately,” he said. “The man was stopped after leaving the store, and searched. The merchandise was found on him and he was arrested on the spot. He appeared in front of the Magistrate’s court in Modimolle on Monday.”

The Bela-Bela Magistrate’s Court recently had a series of convictions on cases that happened in the area.

In the first case a man was fined R3 000 or 12 months imprisonment when he recently appeared before on charges of housebreaking with intent to steal.

Police spokesperson Constable Glen Manamela said that the incident happened on 25 September 2014 and investigations commenced immediately following the incident. The accused was identified as Thabo Gideon Seemise and he is 22 years old. Constable Manamela said that the accused’s sentence was suspended for three years on condition that he is not convicted of a similar crime during the period of suspension.

In a separate case another Zimbabwean national was convicted on two count of rape and was given a 10

years sentence for each case, meaning 20 years without the option of a fine. The 27-years-old Thabang Pharasani was arrested after raping a minor in 2013 and a 20-year-old woman in 2012. Constable Manamela said that both incidents happened at Alma road next to Koppewaai informal settlements. He was convicted when he appeared before the Bela-Bela Regional Court recently.

Meanwhile, a 28-year-old man was found guilty of contravening a court order and fined R300 or 30 days imprisonment. The accused, Jonathan Mhone is a Zimbabwean national.

In another case a 19-year-old Timedi Johannes Ntete was recently convicted on two counts of theft following his arrest on 30 March. The accused was fined R1000 or three months imprisonment for count one of his charge and R1000 or six months imprisonment on count two. Constable Manamela said that the sentences were suspended for the period of three years.

Four caught with suspected stolen property

Mass operation against crime Justin Steyn A major campaign in the fight against crime will take place tomorrow, Saturday 16 April.

The Bela-Bela police in partnership with AfriForum, Community Policing Forums and the community at large will embark on a 17-hour mass patrol.

This campaign was implemented

by AfriForum and the police after the recent increase of violent crimes in the area.

During a stakeholder meeting on Friday 10 April the safety coordinator for AfriForum in BelaBela, Tarien Cooks, explained that the aim of the patrol is to create awareness of police awareness in local neighbourhoods.

“We are planning to have more people looking out for crime in their communities. The point is not to take the role of the police but rather to increase the chances of criminal activities occurring,” she said.

Cooks explained that the volunteers will be responsible for acting in visibility, awareness and response in the event of a criminal

activity taking place.

Incidents will be reported to a Joint Operations Centre (JOC) which will then be relayed to the police and acted on. Communication to the JOC will commence every hour.

All of the patrolling members will function in groups and will wear reflector jackets. Members were warned to not conduct stop and search activities and not react violently if threatened.

The Bela-Bela police station commander, Col. Lindie Marx, said that Taverns and local Spaza shops will also be focused on as these are popular places are popular for weekend criminal activities.

In their efforts to strengthen visibility, the police have organized mounted and aerial patrols to increase their visibility and chances of swift intervention.

The chairperson of the Community Policing Forum, Stike Mokone, said that all of their members are eager to participate in the patrol and that they have recruited many voluntary members. A debriefing meeting discussing the general outcomes of the patrol will occur on Wednesday 22 April.

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Bela-Bela Detectives’ Commander Lieutenant-Colonel Abel Phetla displayed some of the stolen items.

Photo: Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela Four men appeared before the BelaBela Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 14 April on charges of possession of suspected stolen property. The four were arrested on Sunday, 12 April after allegedly breaking into houses belonging to Elsie Jansen van Vuuren and Leon Lotter on different dates and stole blankets, TV and computer sets, printers and clothes among other items.

Bela-Bela Detectives’ Commander Lieutenant-Colonel Abel Phetla said that Lotter reported a burglary at her place on 26 December 2014, while the burglary at van Vuuren’s took place on Friday, 3 April while she was away.

Colonel Phetla said that the police received a tip off from the community and followed on the leads, resulting in the arrest of the suspects.

Elsie Jansen van Vuuren joined Colonel Phetla in showing her recovered items to The BEAT Photo: Lizzy Bapela According to the police, the suspects enter premises pretending to be looking for a job, explaining how poor they are, coming from Zimbabwe and in serious need for help. The suspects would then move to the next house, targeting those that the owners are away.

Colonel Phetla said that the suspects comprises three males and a female and only one of them does not have a passport.

The victims told The BEAT that they were happy with the police for being able to bring back some of their belonging even though the confiscated items were not even a quarter of what was stolen from their houses. On arrival of the police and arrest of the suspects, the suspects were found sleeping in the stolen blankets and wearing some of the clothes they stole, including children’s underwear.

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Minister Mnxisi snubbed by local councillors

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Samwu takes on municipality in Limpopo

The crowd that attended the public works Imbizo at BelaBela community hall.

Photo: TK Mashaba

TK Mashaba Residents filled the Bela-Bela community hall on Thursday, 9 April, when Minister of Public Works Thulasi Mnxisi visited Bela-Bela to listen to their complaints.

The minister visited a number of informal settlement homes in Zuma View, where residents complained about houses, water, sanitation and electricity.

The minister expressed his surprise at the absence of a number of councillors who did not attend the imbizo.

“It seems some of the ward councillors don’t know their work because out of 17 councillors only two are here,” he said.

“This raises questions.”

He also said that President Jacob Zuma assigned them to listen to their people’s complaints, and told the assembled crowd that being a leader is not simple.

“It’s a hot seat and they know that they have been selected to be leaders and they will need to learn to deal with many complaints. This is what democracy means,” said Mnxisi.

Mnxisi told the residents that BelaBela has a constituency office, which all residents are welcome to visit if they are having problems. Their problems will be taken to the appropriate level.

Lucas Nhlapo, the mayor of BelaBela, said that the matter of housing has been a problem in the past, and many people who are not intended to have RDP houses manage to manipulate their way into them anyway.

“We are going to add two more extensions and proper procedure will be followed to locate houses through the Department of Human Settlement to give houses to those who deserve it,” he said.

Nhlapo said that the delay in construction is because the municipality was busy with the construction of the dam which will supply the town with water.

He criticized those who participate in land grabs and the building squatter camps.

“The government has plans for the open land, and there are things like schools, recreation facilities that had to be built there,” he said.

Bela-Bela mayor Lucas Nhlapo has come under fire from Samwu after recent events. Photo: TK Mashaba TK Mashaba A recent media release by Samwu (South African Municipal Workers’ Union) has taken many, including the Bela-Bela Municipality, by surprise.

In the statement, which was released last week, Samwu Provincial Secretary Simon Mathe said that the outcome of the Auditor General’s report was a sign that there was no leadership in different municipalities, and called for the axing of a number of mayors.

This comes against the backdrop of a recent spate of protests in Bela-Bela, which was recently named the best municipality in Limpopo.

“The release of some of these mayors will save the ANC embarrassment before the 2016 local government elections,” said Mathe.

In his statement, Mathe said that money is being spent irresponsibly in Bela-Bela and that the appointment of the municipal manager Morris Maluleka is irregular.

Bela-Bela municipal manager Morris Maluleka’s contract is not safe. Photo: TK Mashaba “Samwu will be approaching the courts to make sure that his contract is not renewed,” said Mathe.

Mathe also said that Lucas Nhlapo, the current mayor of Bela-Bela, is not capable of fulfilling his duties, although he did suggest that perhaps his skills could be of use in the soccer world.

Nhlapo is the deputy president of SAFA’s national office as well as the regional SAFA president.

Regarding Lephalale Municipality, Mathe said that the municipality is being run like a traditional home.

“The mayor conducts himself as though he is an executive mayor or an induna — he continues to intervene with the administration’s issues and punish those who do not agree with what he needs,” said Mathe.

Samwu is also alleging that several of the shop stewards who were believed to have been behind the recent spate of protests in Bela-Bela have been suspended.

The BEAT could not reach the municipalities for comment.

Waterberg Municipality visits Nelson Mandela Bay for benchmarking The delegation of the two institutions established a partnership to enhance service delivery. They are from left: Waterberg District Municipal Manager Sam Mabotja, Member of the Mayoral Committee and Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Planning and Economic Development Sello Molekwa, Chief Whip of the Waterberg District Municipality Simon Morumudi, Executive Mayor Councillor Tlotlanang Mogotlane, Chief Executive Officer of the MBDA Pierre Voges and Director of 2 Roads Company and service provider for the establishment of WEDALeshabeRampedi.

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Lizzy Bapela The Waterberg District Executive Mayor Councillor Tlotlanang Mogotlane led a delegation consisting of councillors and senior managers from the municipality on a three-day visit for a benchmarking purpose with the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro in the Eastern Cape Province on their development agency from Wednesday, 8 to Friday, 10 April.

The Metro is doing quite well in economic expansion projects for the benefit of the community of the city and a meeting with the Mandela Bay Development Agency was held on Thursday, 9 April.

In her remarks, Mogotlane said that the meeting marked the beginning of an interaction of its own in ensuring that they establish and strengthen the relationship between the Waterberg Economic Development Agency (WEDA) and Mandela Bay Development Agency

(MBDA).The primary objective of the mission is to learn lessons that can enrich the process of resuscitating WEDA and engaging future plans for its effectiveness and sustainability. The delegation went there to learn from the best in order to effectively and efficiently contribute to the economic growth and employment creation within the district.

“Every municipality in South Africa is faced with the challenge of delivering services to promote the development of sustainable communities and local economies,” said Mogotlane.

“Partnerships in the form of intergovernmental relations therefore play an important role by continuously ensuring an environment conducive to community growth and economic development. This is also attested by the provisions of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and the Intergovernmental Relations Framework Act of 2005.This was a platform to network, share idea and provide support

to one another in order to meet and exceed the demands placed by the government as a developmental state.

She indicated that it is the municipal entities’ role to voluntarily support local government to meet the demands and challenges of its constituents. Also that they are well positioned to render the kind of assistance needed to place municipalities on the road to maturity and they must begin to work together in achieving the goal for a better life for all through effective and speedy delivery of services.

Mogotlane highlighted that the district has the potential to grow beneficiation given its mining, tourism and agricultural resource base. She added that given some similarities with Mandela Bay, they are aiming for one of the top successful agencies in country. Economic indicators state that Waterberg District has the largest economy compared to other districts in Limpopo Province.

“It is evident that there is uncoordinated socio-economic and cultural development in the district, as such a holistic approach including systematic cultural mapping, heritage impact assessment and environmental impact assessment should be central in any development that the agency is to engage in. It is our responsibility to fight against poverty, contribute in the creation of job opportunities and promotion of economic justice.

We aim high in establishing a viable agency that will in turn assist others in tapping best practices. It is important that we keep this relationship alive because we envisage hosting the Metro in the near future coming to benchmark from us,” said Mogotlane.

She further acknowledged the MBDA’s contribution, looking forward for a healthy relationship which might even culminate in the signing of a Twinning Agreement between the two parties.

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Limpopo wraps up imbizo focus week

The Waterberg District Executive Mayor Councillor Tlotlanang Mogotlane led the imbizo on behalf of the Deputy Minister in the Presidency Buti Manamela Photo: Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) hosted the National Imbizo Focus Week closing event at the Vaalwater Community Hall on Sunday, 12 April. The Imbizo was anchored around taking stock of what had been accomplished during the week and quoting some of the events undertaken, issues raised, collective solutions agreed upon, commitments made and social partnerships forged.

During the week, political principals articulated messages around the priorities of government as outlined in the State of the Nation Address.

The event was televised, with live connections to sites in three provinces at Thusong Service Centres, where deputy ministers facilitated a discussion with

Arthur Matodzi was among the youths that participated in the Question and Answer session during the imbizo.

Photo: Lizzy Bapela

Dignitaries from across the Waterberg District formed part of the hall full of participants. Photo: Lizzy Bapela

SASSA was among the departments that rendered services during the event.

Photo: Lizzy Bapela

mainly youths on key messages and themse of the Imbizo Focus Week. The Waterberg District Executive Mayor Councillor Tlotlanang Mogotlane stood in for the Deputy Minister in the Presidency responsible for youth issues, Buti Manamela, who was scheduled to host the event but could not attend due to other commitments.

Seven innovative and interactive events took place throughout the week and were held under the government’s five year theme ‘Together we move South Africa forward’. The 2015 National Imbizo Focus Week is the second held under the auspices of the current administration, which saw a week of heightened, direct, unmediated communication between communities and elected public representatives.

Mogotlane highlighted that the theme promotes partnerships and the

transformation of South Africa into a better place for all to live, and the week provided government and communities with the opportunity with the opportunity to assess progress made on the government’s priority programs. The discussions include, among others, access to internet, youth employment, sports facilities, and access to government services.

The National Youth Development Agency, SASSA, SAPS, and the Waterberg Waves Community Radio were among those who attended the event and rendered their services for the attending youths.

“The events took place in a hub of community development, the Thusong Service Centres, which are one-stop, integrated community development centres, with community participation and offering services relevant to the

needs of the community. The centres aim to empower the poor and disadvantaged through access to information, services and resources from government, NGOs, parastatals, businesses, and so on, enabling them to engage in government programs for the improvement of their lives. They are one of the primary platforms which promote access to government,” said Mogotlane.

The government’s vision for the Thusong Service Centres is to provide every South African citizen with access to information and services close to their place of residence. Services found in these centres include those from the Departments of Home Affairs, Labour, Social Development, Health, the GCIS, SASSA, and others.

Meanwhile, Mogotlane plans to again lead the District Public Participation Program Imbizo scheduled for Alma, Mabeleng, on Friday, 17 April.

BELA BELA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Office of the Municipal Manager Bela-Bela Local Municipality, 58 Chris Hani Drive, Bela-Bela Private Bag x1609, Bela-Bela, 0480

PUBLIC NOTICE: ADOPTION OF THE 2015/16 DRAFT INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLAN (IDP) AND 2015/16 DRAFT BUDGET Bela-Bela Local Municipality hereby gives notice to members of the Public in accordance with Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, Act No 32 of 2000 Section 25(4a), and Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, Act No 56 of 2003 Section 22 respectively, that Council has during its Ordinary seating on the 30th March 2015 adopted the 2015/16 Draft IDP and 2015/16 Draft Budget.

A public notice is therefore hereby given in accordance with Section 21 (a) of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000, that copies of these documents are now available on Municipal Website www.belabela.gov.za, Offices G25, ground Floor & F37 First Floor at the Municipal Offices and Municipal Libraries for inspection for a period of 21 working days, commencing from Friday, the 3rd of April 2015 - 5th of May 2015 Written Comments from Members of the Public can either be e-mailed to FOR IDP:raputsoap@belabela.gov.za or FOR Budget maposak@bela bela.gov.za or Faxed to 014 736 3288 or be hand delivered to the abovementioned Offices at the Municipal offices. Comments must be received by not later than the 5th of May 2015 at 12H00.

For any enquiries, do not hesitate to call Mr P Raputsoa (Draft IDP) of the Municipality at 014 736 8037 or K Maposa (Draft Budget) at 014 736 8001.

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MUNICIPAL BID NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: REPAIR, SERVICE, MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT OF AIR CONDITIONERS. Proposal are hereby invited from suitable qualified, culpable, competent and experience suppliers for Repair, Service, Maintenance and Replacement of Air Conditioners for a period of 36 months.

Bidder’s proposal shall take note of the following tender conditions: • A Valid Tax Clearance Certificate and B-BBEE Certificate • Company Registration Documents • Proposals must be accompanied by the MBD Forms obtainable from Supply Chain Management Office or Municipal website at www.belabela.gov.za (MBD 2, MBD 6.1, MBD 4, MBD 8 and MBD 9) • Pricing and costs for labour and any other pricing that might be necessary for the bid.

• Proof of Residence, Accreditation (where applicable) and Business Banking Account.

• CIDB- ME 1 All necessary documents should be sealed in an envelope and marked “Repair Service, Maintenance and Replacement of Air Conditioners No: 9/3/1/171:” and be deposited in a tender box at records, municipal building accompanied by a proof of payment which equals to R250.00. The due date for submission is on or before 12:00, Friday 15 May 2015. The Compulsory briefing session will be held on 30th of April 2015 at 11h00 in the Municipal Offices.

NB: No bid will be disqualified from the bidding process if the bidding process if the bidder does not submit a certificate substantiating the B-BBEE status level contributor. Such a bidder will score 0 out of a maximum of 20 points.

The Municipal is not obliged to accept the lowest or any tender in this regard.

Administrative enquiries may be directed to the supply chain management office at 014 736 8000 and technical enquiries to Mr T Mothokoa at 014 736 8000.

MM MALULEKE MUNICIPAL MANAGER

Notice No: 27/15

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What is truth?

Lies, some people will tell you, are a tool to make the world a happier place, and surely nobody can argue with that.

White lies are the ones you tell other people when the truth would only hurt them. Yes, the dress your wife just bought may not suit her — but does it help to tell her that she looks like a deformed mushroom wearing it? Of course not! It would only hurt her feelings, and it wouldn’t do your relationship any good either.

But on the other hand, you have the other kinds of lies. Lies intended to hurt, lies intended to deceive. There was an article in The BEAT last week about a young man who agreed to lie in a recording. Or perhaps he didn’t lie on the recording, and is lying now.

Either could be true.

If he was lying on the recording, whether he was asked to or not, he was complicit in telling a lie to an entire congregation. If, on the other hand, he is lying now, when he says that he did not tell the truth on the recording, that’s also a lie.

This is an example of the kinds of trouble lies can cause.

We do not know what the truth in this case may be — although we can be sure that someone involved is not being entirely truthful.

We can, however, be sure that a great deal of emotional pain and drama could have been saved if there had been no lying.

There is another case, on a much larger scale, where the truth is a bit hard to find. Scientists claim that climate change is a real thing, a thing which will be affecting us all even more than it already is. In a hundred or two hundred years — the time of our children and grandchildren — the Earth may be barely habitable. Governments, big corporations — especially in the motor and petroleum industries — claim that this is hokum.

Somewhere, someone is lying, but in this case, they are not lying about something that affects one, or even a hundred, people. They are lying about something that affects every living human, and those yet unborn.

And it’s worrying that this is accepted behaviour. Not condoned, but accepted. People are expected to lie, people are expected to put the short-term gain of the lie above the long-term loss it will cause.

It’s a worrying and sad thing, and something we will have to look at.

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Boring! These two people fell asleep during public works Imbizo at the community hall. Photo: TK Mashaba

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There is a tradition, in horror movies, to endanger children.

Endanger them, but not kill them — it is a brave filmmaker who will go that far, and usually a stupid one, because once you’ve crossed that line that is all anyone will ever remember of your story.

Sometimes, one wonder about why this is, but the answer is really very simple: children, and babies, are the future. They are the most precious gift the world gives to us and in time, the most precious gift we give to the world.

We receive them, these helpless bundles of life, and we look for features to match ours.

‘She has your eyes,’ we say, or ‘he has your nose.’ To reassure ourselves that these magical creatures are ours, ours to keep and care for.

In a way, children are much like the parable of the servants and the silver talents in the Bible. For when they are small, we can shape their worlds for them.

They rely on us for it, in fact.

Babies cannot regulate their body temperatures, so they rely on us to wrap them in blankets.

They cannot feed themselves, so they rely on us to make food appear.

When they are slightly bigger, it becomes more complicated.

Toddlers like to explore the world, because they are incurably curious. They can do some small things — walk around, and pick up little things, and feed themselves — but we still shape their world. And this is where the danger comes in.

Like the servants with their silver, we now have to decide what to do with our charges. Do we lock them away and keep them safe always, or do we let them explore, take the risk of pain or fear so that they can be strong and brave?

In the end, if we are to raise our children well, we have to strike the balance between risk and safety. We have to expose them to other children, who may hurt them in their bodies or in their hearts — the difference in childhood is really mostly academic — so that they can learn to cope with people later in life. Much like exposing children to germs immunizes them, teaches their bodies to recognize bad things so that it can fight back, we have to let them see the bad things, or some of them at least, for themselves, so that their souls can recognize the bad things and fight them off.

Sadly, it has recently become fashionable to wrap children in cotton wool, allowing no bad influences near them, never teaching them the discernment they will need in adult life. Much like the fashion to protect children from all germs has raised a generation of children whose immune system doesn’t know how to effectively fight off something as simple as a cold, the souls of these children don’t know how to fight off bad influences when they see them.

Children are our thirty talents of silver. We have to give them the space to become more than what they are, or they will never grow.

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LEGALS IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE PAUL ABRAM DE BEER ID: 360918 5009 086 of 9 Reitz Street, Bela Bela, Limpopo Province Date of death: 6 July 2014 Estate number: 22146/2014 Kindly take notice that the First and Final Liquidation and Distribution Account in the above Estate will lie for inspection for a period of 21 days from date of publication hereof at the Office of the Master of the High Court, Polokwane and at the office of the Magistrate, Bela Bela.

D E WILLIAMS Executor LANSER & WILLIAMS 16 Sutter Road P.O.Box 18 Bela Bela 0480 Tel: (014) 736 2216/7.

MODIMOLLE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY AMENDMENT SCHEME 324.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR REZONING OF ERF 6396 IN TERMS OF SECTION 56 (1) b (i) AND SIMULTANEOUS CONSOLIDATION AND SUBDIVISION OF VARIOUS ERVEN IN TERMS OF SECTION 92 OF THE TOWN PLANNING AND TOWNSHIPS ORDINANCE, 1986 (ORDINANCE, 15 OF 1986).

We, DI-TORO PLANNING C O N S U LTA N T S , represented by Joseph Mokoena, being the authorised agent of the owners of the following properties hereby give notice in terms of Section 56 (1) b (i) that I have applied to the Modimolle Local Municipality for the amendment of the Town Planning Scheme known as Modimolle Land Use Scheme, 2004 by rezoning of erf 6396 from “Business 3” to “Residential 1”, simultaneous consolidation of erven 6093-6098, 61416142, 6183-6197, 63806413, 6414-6423, 64246433; and subdivision of the consolidated erven into “Residential 1” erven in terms of section 92 of the Town Planning and Townships Ordinance, 1986 (Ordinance, 15 of 1986) situated in Phagameng Extension 8.

Particulars of this application will lie 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 from Friday 17, April 2015.

Objections to or representation in respect of the application must be lodged with or made in writing to: The Municipal Manager at the above address within a period of 28 days from Friday 17, April 2015.

Name and Address of Agent: Di-Toro Planning Consultants, 942 Riethaan Street, Montanapark, Montanapark tel: 082 622 5277 and fax: 086 672 6518.

17 & 24/4 PHÊTOŠÔ YA SEKEMA 324 SA MMMASEPALA WA MODIMOLLE. TSEBIŠÔ YA GO FETOLA SETŠHA SA 6396 GO YA KA KAROLO YA 56 (1) b (i) SAMMALETEE LE TEEFATŠÔ LE KGAOGANÔ YA D I DITŠHA GO YA KA KAROLO YA 92 YA TOWN PLANNING LE T O W N S H I P S ORDINANCE, 1986 (ORDINANCE, 15 OF 1986). Rena re le, DI-TORO P L A N N I N G CONSULTANTS, re le baemedi ba ba dumeletšwego semolao ke mong wa ditšha tše di ngwadilwego ka mo

17 April, 2015 tlase, re fa tsebišô go ya ka karolo ya 56 (1) b (i) gore re dirile kgopelo go Mmmasepala Wa Modimolle go fetosha sekema sa Mmasepala wa Modimolle se se tsebjago ka Modimolle Land Use Scheme, 2004 ka go fetosha setšha sa 6396 go tšwa go felo la kgwebo “Business 3” go ya go setšha sa bodulo “Residential 1”, sammaletee le teefatšô ya ditšha tše di latelago: 60936098, 6141-6142, 61836197, 6380-6413, 64146423, 6424-6433; le kgaoganô ya ditšha tše dikgaoganeng go ya go ditšha tša bodulo “Residential 1” go ya ka Karolo ya 92 ya Town Planning Le Townships Ordinance, 1986 (Ordinance, 15 of 1986) ko Phagameng Extension 8..

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Settlers Agricultural High School appoints first black principal

A. Boedel no. Estate No 1685/15 Meesterskantoor Masters’s Office.

Polokwane Van Surname GREYLING Voorname Christian names SONJA

Andries van der Heyde

Geboortedatum Date of birth 24 July 1960 Identiteitsnr: Identity No 600724 0036 08 6 Laaste adres Last address Farm Sterkstroom, Modimolle, 0511, Limpopo Province Datum oorlede Date of death 17 August 2014 B. Slegs van toepassing indien oorledene * in gemeenskap van goedere/ onderworpe aan die aanwasbedeling getroud was.

Only applicable if deceased was married * in community of property/ subject to the accrual system.

Voorname en van van nagelate eggenoot/eggenote Christian names and surname of surviving spouse Geboortedatum Identiteitsno Date of birth Identity No. C. Naam en (slegs een) adres van Eksekuteur of gemagtigde agent Name and (only one) address of Executor or authorised agent CAREL LEN KOCH C/O MARINUS VAN J A A R S V E L D PROKUREURS Posbus 1444, Bromhof, 2154 Tel: 011 886 5624 D. Tydperk toegelaat vir lewering van vorderings, indien anders as 30 dae Period allowed for lodgement of claims, if other than 30 days E. Adverteerder en adres Advertiser and address MARINUS VAN JAARSVELD PROKUREURS, Posbus 1444, Bromhof, 2154 Tel no. 011 886 5624

Settlers Agricultural High School appointed their first black principal since the school’s founding in 1969. Chris Mabunda was appointed at the end of March and is the fifth principal in the school’s history.

Mabunda received his educational qualification from the University of Limpopo and Unisa.

“I came to Settlers Agricultural High School in 2008. In time I became the acting principal, and the school’s governing body informed me in March that I had been selected to be the new principal,” Mabunda said.

Mabunda says that the school is financially stable but, as with any large institution, there are challenges.

“Every principal has his own way of managing the school, always staying within the law, of course. The personnel and I plan to head off problems before they occur.”

Mabunda told The BEAT that Eskom has no excuse not to provide paying customers with electricity. In the same way, parents expect of teachers to ensure that their children perform well, because if learners do not receive proper teaching, it falls on the headmaster.

“Although of course we expect of learners to do their part, teachers also have to fulfil their duties. If teachers don’t do their part the situation is unfair toward the children and the parents. It is the job of the teacher to exert control

Chris Mabunda is the first black principal at Settlers Agricultural High School.

Photo: Andries van der Heyde over the personnel,” he said.

He also said that there is a tendency, when a new principal is appointed or moves are planned, people fear for their jobs.

“Teachers have to realise that when they are appointed and doing their jobs well, they do not have to worry about that, but if they worry about losing their positions it leads one to wonder if they have reason to worry,” said Mabunda.

Mabunda started in his new position on Monday, 13 April, at the beginning of the new school term.

“My motto is support, mentorship and training. I am looking forward to the challenge,” he said.

BELA BELA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Private Bag X1609 Bela Bela 0480

PUBLIC NOTICE: BY-LAWS AND POLICIES BELA BELA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Office of the Municipal Manager Bela-Bela Local Municipality, 58 Chris Hani Drive, Bela-Bela Private Bag x1609, Bela-Bela, 0480

PUBLIC NOTICE: 2013/14 OVERSIGHT AND ANNUAL REPORTS

Notice is hereby given that the Bela-Bela Local Municipality's Council has adopted the following Draft Policies and By-laws for consultation with the Members of the Public: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6)

Outdoor advertising and Signage By-Laws Informal Traders Management By-Laws House/Tuck-shops By-Laws Taverns Control and Management By-Laws SMME Support and Enterprise Development Policy Building Control By-Laws

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 129(3) of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), Act No. 56 of 2003, that the Council of BelaBela Local Municipality during its ordinary seating on 3Oth March 2015 has adopted the Oversight Report on the 2013/14 Annual Report and approved the 2013/14 Annual Report without reservations.

In terms of Section 21A of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act (MSA), Act 32 of 2000. Bela-Bela Local Municipality hereby invites the Local Community, all interested Stakeholders; Parties; Structures and Organizations to peruse the Oversight Report and the 2013/ 14 Annual Report The documents are available on Municipal Website www.belabela.gov.za and Office F56 First Floor at the Municipal Offices for inspection.

For any enquiries, do not hesitate to call Mr P Raputsoa of the Municipality at 014 736 8037 or MC Kabe at 014 736 8020.

In terms of Section 21A of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act (MSA), Act 32 of 2000. Bela-Bela Local Municipality hereby invites the Local Community, all interested Stakeholders; Parties; Structures and Organizations to peruse the Copies of the By-Laws and Policies, and comment on each document respectively.

MM Maluleka Municipal Manager

MM MALULEKE MUNICIPAL MANAGER

Notice No: 30/15

Copies of the Draft By-Laws and Policies are available on Municipal Website www.belabela.gov.za, Municipal Libraries and Office F37 First Floor at the Municipal Offices for inspection.

Members of the Public are invited to submit written Comments on the Draft By-Laws and Policies, which can either be e-mailed to: raputsoap@belabela.gov.za/mogweemangbl@belabela.gov.za or Fax to 014 736 3288 or be hand delivered to Office No F37 First Floor at the Municipal offices. Comments must be received by not later than 13 May 2015 at 12H00.

For any enquiries, do not hesitate to call Mr P Raputsoa of the Municipality at 014 736 8037 or Mr BL Mogweemang at 014 736 2022.

Notice No: 31/15

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Name-calling continues over exorcism album TK Mashaba The man who recorded Samuel Khoza’s alleged demonic confession told The BEAT that Khoza is “a liar who was practicing demonic arts before the recording.”

Jiyane Gamalake contacted The BEAT after the article (Local lad denies possession, Page 6) relating Khoza’s experiences. Khoza told The BEAT that he had been made to record the ‘confession’ for his pastor’s personal gain. Gamalake, however, said that he had recorded the confession with Khoza, and that the pastor had had nothing to do with

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the process.

“The pastor was not even aware of our recording,” he said. “We did it on our own and we were about to record Part 2 when Khoza left church.”

In his statement Gamalake told The BEAT that he was concerned about the Khoza’s story. He told The BEAT that Khoza was possessed.

“Nobody forced us to record the testimony. In fact, the pastor was not even there,” he said.

He told The BEAT that he and Khoza had made the first recording at his home, and said that it was too late for Khoza to retract his testimony.

“We are not going to deviate from the truth,” he said. “We will reveal the devil’s work.”

Preparations for first-ever Miss V aalw at er competition Vaalw aalwat ater under way underw The finalists have already started with the dress rehearsals.

Photo: Supplied

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No immediate plans for crocs This massive crocodile is one of two that are currently at Intaba-Indle.

Photo supplied

Justin Steyn There are no immediate plans to relocate the two crocodiles which were found at Intaba-Indle, according to the estate’s manager Albert Michau.

The crocodiles were spotted at the estate on Saturday 28 March when a group of people went on a boat trip in the morning in the estate’s dam. Michau said that they do not keep any predators in the estate and that the crocodiles must have slipped in somewhere.

Intaba-Indle is home to many antelope species such as Wildebeest and Waterbuck but Michau said that none of these animals have been missing or attacked since the arrival of the crocodiles.

He explained that pieces of raw meat which was supplied by Russian developer George Ragozin, has been thrown into the

riverbanks but have not eaten anything yet.

“Ragozin gave us meat which we use to feed the crocodiles in order to prevent them from eating our animals. None of the meat that was provided has been eaten yet though and I think it could be because of the approaching winter,” Although no incidents have been reported, signs warning residents and visitors not to swim in the dam have been put in place.

Meanwhile Piet Cronjé, a resident and developer in Bospoort and Ragozin are awaiting their permits to keep crocodiles of their own.

Cronjé caught four free roaming crocodiles in Bospoort last month and they are being kept on a small holding owned by Ragozin.

It is still unclear where the crocodiles came from and no one has claimed ownership.

Popular paramedic resigns Lizzy Bapela

Lizzy Bapela The Vaalwater community is preparing for the first-ever Miss Vaalwater pageant, which will have the community’s youngsters demonstrating their talents. The pageant was founded by Miss Modimolle 2013, Boitemulo Makhubelo, and Miss Hope Limpopo 2015, Mirriam Shovote.

The founders told The BEAT that the pageant’s aim is to empower and equip young women from the Vaalwater community to become positive future leaders and to create a platform where the community can use their differing talents and skills to uplift themselves.

“This is the first Miss Vaalwater pageant and we are hoping for it to be a success and become an annual event,” said Shovote.

The finalists are girls between the ages of 15 and 18 from various backgrounds.

“These girls are full of potential. They are vibrant and creative and with the support of the community they can make a positive impact,” said Shovote.

She added that the pageant was advertised by posters during January, and on social media. She said that they have already started dress rehearsals and held a car wash to advertise the pageant during the school holidays. Shovote said that a few finalists were absent from the

The organisers and founders of the pageant, Mirriam Shovhote and Boitumelo Makhubela. Photo: Supplied rehearsals because of visiting relatives during the school holidays, but the program was otherwise successful.

The main event of the pageant will be held on Saturday, 9 May, at the Vaalwater Farmer’s Hall, and tickets will be sold for R50 for a VIP, R20 for regular tickets, and R10 for children under 13.

“Since this is the first event there is a great need for funding and resources, so we call out to businesses and individuals to contribute,” said Shovote.

To purchase tickets or make contributions, or for any other queries, the organizers can be reached at 082 083 1055, or via email at princess.shovote3@gmail.com, and for more information visit www.hopepageants.co.za(.)

We learn wisdom from failure much more than success. We often discover what we will do, by finding out what we will not do.

Samuel Smiles

A popular paramedic from the Bela-Bela Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Mduduzi Reuben “Dudiboy” Makhubela, shocked the community and his colleagues when he recently announced his resignation.

Makhubela worked for the EMS for 19 years and has had his fair share of challenges. Many community members, especially those from his neighbourhood, told stories of how they could knock on his door regardless of time and ask him for help.

He began working as a volunteer on February 1996 and was transferred to Lephalale in May, where he served until 1998. He was later transferred to Modimolle, where he worked for a year before his return to Bela-Bela, where he worked until his recent resignation.

He was a shift manager at the time.

“During my time as a paramedic, I recruited other paramedics, including Thapelo Maponyane, who is now heading the Tromar EMS. I was under a lot of stress after attending unbearable or heartbreaking scenes and struggled to cope as there are no trauma counselling services at work at that time. Other challenges I faced through the years include staff shortages, ambulances and work equipment, but the work continued because I had a team of dedicated and determined

Makhubela has the support of his wife Mapula Celia Makhubela in his ventures. Photo: Lizzy Bapela members with me,” he said.

He said that among the highlights of his job were that the people of his community had trust in him as a paramedic and would always approach him for assistance, even since his recent retirement. He said that many of them would thank him for his contribution to the community.

He recently hosted his colleagues, friends and family members at a farewell party at Forever Resorts Warmbaths.

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Team Shape prepares for competition TK Mashaba Five Bela-Bela locals will be leaving for Tshwane to attend a bodybuilding competition on Saturday, 18 April.

Elias Dikoko, the leader of the group, has won several medals in other body building competitions. He said that the competition is one that he has been anticipating for some time.

“We are going there as champions and this is how we set our minds to this competition,” he said.

The other members are twin brothers Tumi and Thomas Makwaeba, Irvin Ohmed, Sello Molokomme and Elias Dikoko.

“We are happy with the support from the municipality and will not let them down,” said Dikoko. “To maintain a body for bodybuilding one needs a strict diet and hard training which is what we have been doing,” he added.

The five of them will be meeting with other body builders from across the nation on Saturday, 18 April.

Sello Molokomme and Elias Dikoko are part of the BelaBela group who will be taking part in a body building competition on Saturday in Tshwane. Photo: TK Mashaba

Young Pirates suffer 14-1 loss Connie Sithole and William da Silva were in a joyful mood on their wedding day on Saturday 11 April.

Photo: TK Mashaba.

The Sithole family and Da Silva family posing for The BEAT at the wedding of Connie Sithole and William da Silva.

Photo: TK Mashaba.

Young Pirates suffered a whipping in their most recent game. Photo: TK Mashaba TK Mashaba M.Mmamoet Arsenal recently solidified their lead on on the Stream A log standings by thrashing Young Pirates 14-1. Mmamoet, who are currently leading the log, are currently 6 points ahead of their closest competitor Qualitho, who have 44 points to Mmamoet’s 50.

The SAB League has only eight games left, excluding the games which have been postponed. The writing now appears to be on the wall, and it appears that M.Mmamoet Arsenal will end the league in the top position.

On Saturday, 11 April, Diesel ‘n Dust beat Celtics 2-0 while NTK Happy Boys lost 1-0 to Happy Hearts. Boys 2 Men beat Modimolle All Stars 5-0 while

Total Surrender lost 3-1 to Qualitho.

Troublemakers played a 2-all draw against Bela-Bela Pirates.

On Sunday, 19 April, Bela-Bela Pirates beat Modimolle All Stars 3-2 while Celtic lost 4-3 to Total Surrender.

Diesel ‘n Dust lost 1-0 to Boys 2 Men while Celtic racked up another 4-3 loss against Total Surrender.

In Stream B there are only three games remaining and Yster is still leading the log, but with a difference of only two points between Yster’s 32 and Mokopane Stonebreaker’s 30 points.

Juventas lost 3-0 to Mokopane StoneBreakers while Mokopane Ratanang won on a walkover against Mookgophong All Stars, who did not arrive for their match, and Thaba Fc beat Maxoma 7-2.

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