2017
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17 February
11-year-old killed
during protests TK Mashaba A Bela–Bela family is looking to the justice system to help them after losing their 11-year-old son during the recent protests at Bela-Bela on Tuesday, 7 February. The community took to the streets to protest against new electricity tariffs and to demand the publication of the KPMG report regarding allegations of maladministration and corruption in the Bela-Bela municipality. Karabo Khumalo, a Hleketani Primary School grade 5 learner, was allegedly shot twice in the head and once in the chest with rubber bullets while he was walking next to the street with his mother Johanna Chokwe. A case has since been opened under the authority of the IPID (Independence Police Investigative Directorate). During an interview, Chokwe expressed her frustration over the incident. “It happened around 20:00. I went to fetch a key at a nearby place. As I was walking on the street with my son and my other friend, also with her child, a police Nyala came rushing towards us and they started shooting randomly,” said Chokwe. “I started screaming when I saw that my son was bleeding from the head.”
She said they called the emergency service and were told to wait for help at the R101 next to the filling station, as an ambulance could not enter the township due to the protest. “We went to Bela-Bela Hospital and were later rushed to Polokwane Hospital. He passed away on the following day, 8 February,” said Chokwe. “I will miss his enthusiasm, how he used to dance for us every time he saw the cultural dances on television,” she added. “He was a brilliant child who loved reading and playing like any other child.” His father, Joel Khumalo, said he also wants justice to be served. “I feel angry talking about this matter as it could have been avoided by the community leaders before the riots took place,” said Khumalo. He accused the ANC-led councillors of being ignorant of the needs of the community, which resulted in protests and the death of his son. “The worst part is that the child and the mother were shot walking home on the street without provoking the police,” he added. The investigation was still continuing under the auspices of the IPID and nobody had been arrested in connection with the case at the time of going to press.
11- year-old Karabo Khumalo, who died in a Polokwane Hospital on 8 February after he was shot during a protest. Photo supplied
Elderly Modimolle man scammed out of R50 000 Page 2
Traditional healer killed in fire Page 3
Junior Stars smash Young Cosmos Page 7
Marekele Marathon gearing up Page 8
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Unsuspecting Modimolle elder robbed of R50 000 Lizzy Bapela An elderly man in Modimolle was recently lured into a trap that saw him parting with his money without suspecting anything. The 64-year-old man, Daniel Phala, was walking on the Nelson Mandela Drive, heading to Shoprite Stores when he was robbed of R50 000 in cash by three unknown criminals. During an interview with The BEAT, Phala said that one man came from behind him and smeared him with an unknown, sticky, thick liquid, but he continued on his way without being suspicious. He told The BEAT that another man came from the front and told him he was also marked and the suspect used muti on them so they should follow him and alert the
police. He added that the second man then took him to an unidentified green sedan vehicle that was parked on the side of the road, alleging that the occupant was a police officer and would help them. Phala also said that he believed him since the alleged driver produced an SAPS badge when they approached him. “The supposed police officer told me I would have bad luck and lose all my money in the bank if I did not withdraw it immediately and I believed him, since I was dizzy and not thinking straight since they rubbed me with that unidentified liquid. I then climbed into the vehicle and they drove to Bela-Bela ABSA where I withdrew R 50 000.” “They told me to put the money in the car and then we drove back to Modimolle,
Bela-Bela SAPS on the hunt
where they dropped me off at Shoprite as I requested. The suspects gave me back the envelope and told me to put it inside my bag, not look at it, and then drove off. When I eventually opened it on arrival inside the store, I was dismayed when I saw only newspaper pieces inside and realised that I had been robbed and all my money was gone,” said Phala. Police spokesperson Warrant Officer James Findlay said that Phala could not identify the suspects’ vehicle or their faces. He added that the police confiscated the envelope and have already sent it for forensic tests for finger prints and DNA so that they can identify the suspects. The officer also confirmed that one of the suspects was identified through CCTV footage at ABSA Bela-Bela, and Warrant Officer Eugene Clarence is investigating a case of theft.
Pienaarsrivier gunshot suspects still at large Lizzy Bapela The police in Pienaarsrivier are still looking for the suspects who were involved in a shootout with their members in the area recently. Local residents woke up to continuous gunshots in the early hours of Thursday, 26 January, wondering what was happening in their area. Concerned community members flocked to the scene to witness the incident, where police officers were exchanging fire with six suspects. Warrant Officer Maxwell Nkanyane said that the suspects were reportedly attempting to break into and steal from an old shop. According to the information received, a foreign businessman was killed at the shop, also in a shootout in 2016. In the recent incident, the shop owner
alerted the police after he was alerted by a ringing alarm himself and they responded swiftly, also calling for back-up. The suspects allegedly fled in their getaway car, a silver Toyota Conquest, following the exchanging of fire and the police chased after them. Nkanyane said that the suspects abandoned the vehicle in the bushes as they continued to exchange fire with the police and then fled on foot. He added that the police recovered the vehicle and confiscated it, keeping it at the station. He further said that the police learned through investigations that the car was stolen in Magatle, Zebediela and the police in that area were investigating a case of theft of motor vehicle following the theft. The police further revealed that a woman reported the incident and opened a case at
Suspect arrested in Truter murder case
the local police station, but the system showed that it is registered under a man’s name. They added that the woman could have possibly bought it, but have not yet changed ownership. Nkanyane said that the suspects allegedly stole the car after midnight and drove around the whole day in Pienaarsrivier. He also said their decision to abandon it in the area after attempting to break-in was possibly to prevent any linkages on the cases. Nkanyane told The BEAT that the police in Pienaarsrivier are investigating a case of theft of attempted burglary in business premises and the case is confirmed to be linked with theft of a motor vehicle at Zebediela. He added that if there was someone inside the premises, the case would registered as attempted robbery in a business premises. The suspects are still at large.
Justin Steyn The Police in Bela-Bela have launched a manhunt for suspects who allegedly attacked and killed a 36-year-old man, Ryno Janse van Rensburg, on Monday 13 February 2017. According to Limpopo police spokesperson Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo, Janse van Rensburg was last seen at home. “The deceased was allegedly last seen on the day before the murder at about 19:30 at his place of work. He later left to his residential place in a small holding at Turfbult in the Roodekuil area outside Bela-Bela,” he said He added that Janse van Rensburg’s body was discovered on the morning of Valentine’s Day. “Janse van Rensburg’s body was found on the morning of Tuesday, 14 February at about 07:50, by his co-worker who then reported the matter to the Police.” The motive of this incident is still unknown and at the time of going to press no arrests had been made. According to Modimolle and Bela-Bela Community Policing Forums chairpersons, Barend Pienaar and Deon Beukes, this is the seventh fatal farm attack in February and the thirtieth attack this year in the region.
Allegedly faulty suspension causes truck to overturn
Justin Steyn Police in Mookgophong have made a breakthrough in the alleged murder of an elderly woman, Pats Truter. Truter was allegedly murdered at her home in Golf Park in Mookgophong on Tuesday 7 February. The provincial police spokesperson, Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo said that it seemed as if Truter was living alone and that her body was discovered, in her garage, after her neighbours suspected foul play. According to police investigations Truter’s body was found lying on the floor, covered with a towel and carpet. Mojapelo said that preliminary investigation suggest that Truter might have been strangled. Mojapelo said that Truter was last seen alive on Thursday 2 February and that that there was no sign of forced entry into Truter’s home. The motive for the alleged murder remains unclear. On the same day that Truter’s murder was announced, police arrested a man for his alleged involvement in the murder. Stolen jewellery, a cell phone and car keys, all believed to have belonged to Trutter, were found in the man’s possession. It is also believed that the man involved was employed at a garden service in the area. Mojapelo said that they are also investigating the possibility of a second person involved in the murder. At the time of going to press, Mojapelo could not divulge the name of the arrested man. This man was arrested for allegedly murdering an elderly woman, Pats Truter, in Mookgophong. Photo supplied
An alleged break in suspension caused a truck to overturn outside of Bela-Bela. Photo supplied A phone and car keys had been confiscated from the arrested person. These items allegedly belonged to Truter. Photo supplied
At the scene, paramedics tended to the occupants who sustained only minor injuries. Photo supplied
Justin Steyn The Waterberg Advanced Paramedic Assistance (APA) group attended to a seemingly serious accident on the R516 outside of Bela-Bela en route to Thabazimbi on Thursday, 9 February. The accident involved a truck that had overturned with a driver and passenger who had occupied the vehicle. “The APA were dispatched to the Thabazimbi Road for a vehicle that rolled near Mabalingwe. On arrival we found that it was a truck that lost control and rolled. There were two patients injured, both
sustained minor injuries. They were transported by APA to a hospital in the area,” said APA spokesman Andy Gill. When asked what may have caused the accident, Gill said that their investigations have led them to believe that the fault originated from a break in the truck’s suspension line. “We investigated the accident and found a snap in one of the suspension lines which caused the truck to roll over onto the side of the road,” he said Gill said that the truck, which was not carrying any cargo at the time, was removed from the scene after the vehicle’s occupants had been transported to hospital.
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Traditional healer burns to death
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Children hospitalized after eating beans
An emotional Dora Manamela, daughter of the traditional healer with the remains of the home.
Nine children have been taken to hospital after accidently eating the highly toxic castor bean. Photo as illustration
Friends and family of traditional healer gather to mourn the loss of their loved one. Justin Steyn Zani Hiepner Joice Moobi, a traditional healer (54) was burnt to death in her home during the early morning hours of Sunday 12 November, in Vaalwater. Joseph Majadibodu a friend of the deceased who was visiting at the time, is still in shock about what has happened. Moobi and Majadibodu along with two other gentleman, spent Saturday evening relaxing and chatting in Moobi’s garden, and at approximately 00:00 they called it a night and headed off to bed. Visitors were rudely awakened at approximately 03:00 when they heard a nervous yell coming from Moobi’s room, and immediately jumped up to see what the concern was.
Moobi’s door was locked. The men tried kicking in the door and only managed to briefly open it to take a look inside. That was when urgency kicked in and they realised the room was up in flames with Moobi trapped inside. They tried desperately to reach Moobi but luck ran out as the fire spread throughout the rest of the home. The three men managed to escape unharmed with the exception of a few cuts and bruises. The cause of the fire is still unknown to the men, and to investigation officers. “My mother was such a great lady, and was so loved by our community. We are going to miss her dearly” said a very pregnant and emotional Dora Manamela, daughter of the deceased.
Nine children, aged between two and eight years old, have been taken to hospital after allegedly eating castor beans (Ricinus communis). According to the Waterberg Advanced Paramedic Assistance’s (APA) spokesperson, Andy Gill, the children were taken to a place of safety in Tsakane during the Bela-Bela protests last week, where the beans were discovered. “From what I could gather from my sources the children were taken to a crèche or drop in centre in the Tsakane extension of the township to keep them safe from the protest action that had been going on. There they found and ate the beans and fell ill shortly thereafter,” he said. Gill said that the children were taken to the Bela-Bela hospital but doctors had been unable to identify the problem and he had
to assist in stabilizing the youngsters. “The children were battling to breathe and doctors weren’t sure what had happened to the children. I assisted by helping the doctors place drips on the children and we discovered that they had eaten castor beans,” he said. Gill said that the children are recovering in hospital. According to research, the castor bean is used to produce castor oil, a vegetable oil used to produce household items such as soaps, lubricants, hydraulic and brake fluids and paint. The castor bean is extremely toxic due its ricin content and when consumed can cause a burning sensation in the mouth and throat. Abdominal pain and purging may also be caused by eating castor beans and unless treated, death can be expected to occur within three to five days. In most cases a full recovery can be made if treated.
Ten arrested for Bela-Bela protest to re-appear on 3 March Angry protestors during the protest in Bela-Bela on Tuesday 7 February. Photo: TK Mashaba
TK Mashaba Ten people who were arrested for allegedly taking part in the protest that took the streets of Bela-Bela by storm on Monday, 6 February and Tuesday, 7 February have been released on warning.
The ten appeared briefly before the BelaBela Magistrate’s court on Thursday 9 February on charges of malicious damage to property and inciting violence in the township. Anna Phake and Thabang Moloto were the only two ladies among eight men who are Tokollo Kgabo, Derrick Kgobane, Patrick
Nkuna, Isaak Malatjie, Albert Chauke, Daniel Modise, Charles Nkoana and Jeffrey Maphosa. Their case was postponed to Friday, 3 March and the suspects were released on condition that they must not be part of any protest happening or associate themselves with any criminal activities before the date of the court appearance on 3 March.
The protest kicked off last week Monday 6 February when the community took on the street and burnt several buildings, including the civic offices and also part of the home affairs offices. Bela-Bela Mayor Jeremiah Ngobeni’s car was also torched. The police are still continuing with their investigation on the protest.
Modimolle joins Israel community in tree planting Mzamane Ringane In solidarity with Israel, members of Cape to Cairo Israel Mission joined by parents and learners of Cape to Cairo Christian Academy planted an olive tree on Sunday, 12 February. The event took place at the Cape to Cairo Christian Academy premises at Modimolle. Reverend Chapasuka of the Cape to Cairo Israel Mission at Modimolle, said the event was simultaneously taking place in Israel. Tree planting is crucial in Israel, considering the fact that most of the land there is covered by desert. The Ugandan ambassador to South
His Excellency the ambassador of Uganda to South Africa Peter Julius Moto, with Christien Botha and Elizabeth during the tree planting event. Photo: Mzamane Ringane
Africa His Excellency Julius Peter Moto graced the event. Reverend Chapasuka said the ambassador was representing the African continent during that significant event. “In Israel they were supposed to plant trees yesterday (11 February), but because they do not work on Saturdays they will also be planting today. They requested us that please stand with us. When we do this, we are actually touching God’s heart,” Reverend Chapasuka said. Pastor Felix Fambi of the Cape to Cairo Israel Mission in Modimolle thanked everyone who formed part of the event. “Where there is unity, God has commanded a blessing. So we are blessed from this place today,” he said.
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EFF welcomes suspension of charges
The textbook saga continues
Justin Steyn The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) at Bela-Bela say they welcome the decision to suspend the KVA/ AMP charges – the basic electricity charges that were added to the electricity charges last year - with immediate effect. A written announcement was extended to the public on Friday 10 February by the town’s mayor, Jeremiah Ngobeni after massive protests and rioting at the Bela-Bela township. The tariffs were implemented last year when the municipality replaced the old block tariff system with a new system for the 2016 and 2017 financial year. This required residents to pay a basic tariff of R500, a capacity tariff (in other words Rand per ampere used) as well as a billing residents on the amount of electricity used. Despite the suspension, the EFF Bela-Bela’s coordinator Sello Mosweu said that the party is concerned that the charges will remain in effect anyway, due to the decision having been made by Ngobeni and not due to a council resolution. “We are very happy that the charges have been withdrawn. However we are concerned that the charges will once again come into play as the decision, to our understanding, has only been made by the mayor and not a unanimous vote by council,” he said
Sello Mosweu of the EFF in Bela-Bela says that the political party is happy about the electricity charges that have been suspended. Photo: Justin Steyn Mosweu said that the EFF will ensure that this will be addressed in council. “We as the EFF will make sure that these charges are not implemented and that it is agreed on in council,” he said. The EFF in Bela-Bela has been battling the charges and the publication of the municipality’s controversial KPMG forensic audit report, a battle Mosweu says will still be taken to the High Court. “We are currently just waiting for the court date from the High Court as we are still taking on the
municipality regarding the KPMG report and, if need be, the tariff charges.” When asked about the recent protests in which a young boy was killed, Mosweu said that the EFF does not condone the acts of violence but that they are happy that someone took action against the municipality. “We are saddened that a young life has been lost in the protests and we extend our condolences to the family, however we are proud that residents have stood up against the municipality.”
Charity deeds benefit local soccer team Lizzy Bapela A soccer team from Bela-Bela named Bela-Bela Academy recently benefitted from charitable deeds by a local NGO, Change for Bela-Bela. The team of 22 players was expected to travel to Polokwane to play against another wellknown team Molemole Academy when the owner and coach Sam Modise approached and informed the organisation that they needed some assistance in ensuring a successful trip. Modise told Change’s founder NJ Van Heerden that the players had already succeeded in raising funds for the trip, but had only enough to pay for transport. The organisation then bought the entire team food for the trip. “This is just another small way in which Change for Bela-Bela strives to make a positive difference in the lives of our local community members,” said Van Heerden. He urged for more contributors and supporters to come forth and land a helping hand, adding that their support is always appreciated. “The team members and management were very appreciative of what our organisation did for them. I told them that we intend to plough back to the community of Bela-Bela,” Van Heerden concluded.
Bela-Bela Academy recently received help from local NGO, Change for BelaBela for their trip to Polokwane. Photo supplied
The delivery of textbooks and learner-teacher support material in many schools is still a crisis. Photo: Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela The Limpopo Department of Education urged all schools that are still experiencing shortages in stationary to contact their local circuit offices. This follow the delivery that took place until last week of January 2017. Recent media reports stated that the Department has not yet succeeded in the delivery of textbooks and learner-teacher-support material in many schools in the province, with the Waterberg being among the affected districts. The Department also urged the schools to contact the tollfree number 0800 26 52 66, where they will leave their details and be assisted as soon as possible. Departmental spokesperson Doctor Naledzani Rasila said this will make it possible for the Department to quickly close the gaps, should they exist. He added that the speedy functioning of this process depends on the quick responses of the schools. Doctor Rasila further said that the shortfall may be caused by changes in the number of learners registered at the beginning of the year, as the initial requests were aligned to the number in different schools at the time. The DA in Limpopo said that the Department’s action to finally admit to the textbook crisis of 2017,
that not all schools in the province have yet received the textbooks and learner-teachersupport material for this academic year, is yet another year in Limpopo that learners are being denied their textbooks. The party highlighted that this admission was made by departmental officials during the Standing Committee on Public Accounts’ (SCOPA) hearing on Thursday, 2 February. DA Provincial Spokesperson on Education Jacques Smalle said on Friday, 3 February that they were awaiting the Department’s urgent resolution to the crisis, based on their own commitments to complete all deliveries of textbooks and support material before the end of business day. He added that the DA would be closely monitoring the set deadline. “It is time that the Department accepts responsibility for their reckless lack of planning that is hampering learners’ chances to a successful academic year and the DA will continue to expose the Department’s failure until they prioritise our learners’ needs. Parents and educators may reach out to our textbook crisis contact line, 015 295 9080 or send an email to ameriaca@dalimpopo.co.za,” said Smalle. Meanwhile in the Waterberg District, only Mookgophong circuit confirmed that they were covered and have received their textbooks and support materials. Other circuits’ phonelines just rang unanswered.
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Vacant teachers’ posts affect schools’ performance
Bela-Bela’s Mmamakwa Full Service School recently welcomed new staff members. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Lizzy Bapela The Department of Education in Limpopo is expected to respond shortly on the issue of vacant teachers’ posts alleged to be numbering over 1 700. According to information received, the Limpopo Provincial Treasury gave the Department permission to fill the posts or extend existing contracts in September 2016. Five months have now passed since the permission was granted. Some schools in the province are alleged to have enrolled more than 1 200 learners and have a small number of teachers who are
forced to teach up to four subjects per day in overcrowded classrooms. Most of these classrooms are alleged to be experiencing lack of resources such as desks and chairs, while temporary teachers were axed and remain idle at home. Other schools reportedly have no Maths and Science teachers in any grades and claim that their poor pass rate could have largely contributed to the fact that learners are forced to study on their own. Meanwhile, the DA said that they approached the MEC for Education Ishmael Kgetjepe to present an urgent status report on filling the vacant teachers’ posts for temporary with essential teachers, across the
province. The party’s provincial leader and spokesperson on Education Jacques Smalle said that the delay of the Department under the helm of MEC Kgetjepe has a negative impact on education in Limpopo. He said that the axed temporary teacher’s contracts were not renewed and therefore their posts are vacant. Smalle also said that failure by the Department to renew their contracts compounds the teacher shortages especially in the rural areas of Limpopo. “Turning a blind eye to filling vacancies of teachers in core subjects is a clear indication that the quality of education is consistently being compromised under the leadership of MEC Kgetjepe. The DA urges
MEC Kgetjepe to urgently reinstate teachers whose temporary contracts came to an end. We also insist that the MEC urgently update the legislature on his progress in this regard. A crisis is brewing if so many teaching posts are left vacant as the 2017 academic year progresses further and further. Meanwhile in Bela-Bela, Mmamakwa Full Service School recently had four posts filled. The school employed two deputy principals named; Amos Matome and Sebolaishi Taiti, as well as two Heads of Department namely; Sekatodi Kgwebane for English and Mankhibidu Moraka for the Foundation Phase.
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Marakele National Park observes World Wetlands Day Lizzy Bapela Employees of Marakele National Park near Thabazimbi gathered in the park’s Environmental Education Centre On Friday, 3 February to observe and celebrate World Wetlands Day. The Park, together with their Biodiversity Special Programme (BSP) hosted the event under the theme “Wetlands for disaster risk reduction”. SANParks’ spokesperson Divhani Maremba said that the event was focused on raising public awareness on direct and indirect benefits of wetlands in particular, the role that they play in disaster risk reduction, and their benefits to humanity. He added that during the event, employees of the park exchanged knowledge and information and further visited the Matlabas wetland situated in the eastern section of the Park. Wetlands Day marks the adoption of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance on 2 February 1971. On this day, people around the world came together to celebrate WWD with the aim of creating and raising public awareness on the value of wetlands and its vital link to human well-being. “This year’s theme was selected to demonstrate the impact of natural disasters on natural ecosystems. It further highlights the vital roles of healthy wetlands in reducing the impacts of extreme events such as floods, droughts and cyclones on communities, and in helping to build resilience,” said Marimba. He further highlighted that South Africa has been declared a water-scarce country and the water in many streams is polluted. Both droughts and floods are common. In this regards, wetlands play a vital role by removing toxic substances and sediment from water, while also improving downstream water quality and the overall health of communities. Meanwhile, The Department of Environmental Affairs’ programme that deals with the prevention and suppression of veld and forest fires; Working on Fire (WOF) Programme in Limpopo also celebrated and observed the day in conjunction with various stakeholders in the province. “The month of February was declared by
Marakele National Park near Thabazimbi. Photo as illustration United Nations to be an annual international environmental calendar month dedicated to celebrate wetlands through education and awareness campaigns. The 2nd of February therefore became World Wetlands day; the idea being to promote conservation, wise and sustainable utilization of wetlands,” said WoF Limpopo Provincial spokesperson Matema Gwangwa.
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Mookgophong Junior Stars outclass Young Cosmos The second round of Waterberg Region’s SAB League is currently underway, with teams chasing the title with all their might. Photo: Mzamane Ringane
Mzamane Ringane Mookgophong Junior Stars continue to occupy a fourth position on the Waterberg Region SAB League’s Stream B when they
surpassed Sekgakgapeng Young Cosmos on Saturday, 11 February. The home side won 2-0 against their counterparts from Mokopane. Juventus FC and Mahwelereng FC shared the spoils as there was nothing to separate
the two teams in a league encounter which ended in a 0-all draw. The fixture between Simple Yellows FC and Ditlou FC also resulted in a 1-all draw with the two teams settling for a point each. In other weekend matches, Mokopane
Stone Breakers FC defeated Maxoma FC 2-1. Although Stream A title contenders Qualitho FC dropped points when they played to a 1-all stalemate with Boys 2 Men F, they continued to occupy the top position on top of the log standings. Second positioned NTK Happy Boys FC and Modimolle All Stars who are on the third spot also settled for a point each, after drawing 3-all during their weekend encounter. Bela-Bela Diesel N Dust won 3-2 at home when they hosted Modimolle Home Defenders. Modimolle Troublemakers also claimed maximum points after securing a 2-0 victory, when they hosted their local rivals Celtic FC.
Thabo Senong pays a visit to SAB League Skills Camp TK Mashaba South African Under-20 head coach Thabo Senong took a break from his AFCON U20 preparations to pay a visit to the ongoing SAB League Skills Camp taking place at the High Performance Centre in Pretoria from Monday 6 February till Wednesday, 15 February. The 34-year-old coach holds the SAB League dear to his heart having started his coaching career there with Pimville Youngsters before steadily working his way up the ranks. Coaches will be receiving a CAF C License course at the end of the 10-day course currently run under the auspices of highly qualified CAF and SAFA instructors. Waterberg has only one coach attending the camp among the 52; Modimolle Home Defenders’ coach Lastborn Malwela.
Limpopo’s Thabo Senong (second from left) who inspired the upcoming professional coaches. Photo: TK Mashaba
Senong shared his knowledge and passion with the aspirant coaches who vary between the ages of 26 and 40, urging them to maintain a positive attitude amidst the challenges facing them at development level. ”As a former SAB League coach myself, I
am aware of the challenges that face coaches at development level,” said Senong during an interview with The BEAT. “This is why such a programme by SAB is truly remarkable and needs to be applauded., we need more of these programmes to ensure that coaches at
amateur level are highly skilled in order to effectively develop our young talent,” added Senong. After graduating from the SAB League, Senong became the youngest coach to qualify for SAFA’s first level 3 Pro License course back in 2011.
Lehlabile player (Orange jersey) and Mothobi FC player tussling for the ball.
Lehlabile player Khensani Msimango with the ball during their game against Mothobi FC on Sunday, 12 February at Bela-Bela community sports centre.
Mabaleng player (red and white jersey) against Bela-Bela Pirates Master player in action on Sunday 12 February at Bela-Bela community sports centre.
Soccer games 2017 Photos: TK Mashaba
Warmbaths Taxi Association player (Green and white jersey) in action during their game against Mabaleng Masters player.
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3 000 km ride for SA education
Marakele prepares for the 2017 marathon Lizzy Bapela
Mzamane Ringane The Salaam Foundation and Salaamedia’s #Riding4SAeducation team arrived in Modimolle on Friday, 10 February, as part of their 3 000 km awareness campaign which got off to a rolling start on Tuesday, 7 February. The journey began at the Musina border post on Tuesday, with two cyclists and directors at Salaam Foundation, Azhar Vadi and Zaheer Pahad completing the first leg of their ride from Musina to Louis Trichard in just over five hours. The journey is expected to conclude in March, when the team reaches their final destination at Cape Point in the Western Cape. The ride is aimed at raising awareness around the needs of basic education in South Africa particularly in rural and underdeveloped areas. Riding 100 kilometres on average every day has certainly been no easy task. “We are social and recreational riders and by no means professional. Getting our fitness levels up has been a tough task but we are determined to try our best,” said Pahad. Pahad was expected to end his race in Johannesburg, while Vadi will continue with his journey all the way to Cape Town. The awareness campaign serves to call on potential donors to support the Salaam Foundation in its mission to implement several education development projects throughout the country. The foundation helped Modimolle’s Maokeng Primary School by drilling a borehole, when the small town was hit by a water crisis in 2016. On arrival in Modimolle, the #Riding4SAEducation team was joined by learners from Hoërskool Nylstroom on the R101 next to SanRock Resort and proceeded into town. They later went to Maokeng Primary School where Vadi addressed the learners. “We are riding for a cause, like the borehole we put up here in your school a few months ago. You know the difficulties of how it was without water,” Vadi said. He said they have visited several other schools in the province and found that most of them are still lacking proper facilities. “We said to ourselves as South African
Leaners and staff at Maokeng Primary School were happy to host the #Riding4SAeducation team on Friday, 10 February. Photo: Mzamane Ringane
Hoërskool Nylstroom learners joined the #Riding4SAeducation at the SanRock Resort and continued to ride through the local town. Photo: Mzamane Ringane citizens who love this country and the people of this country, we need to do something to contribute towards education,” he said. Educator and HOD at the school Ben Pudyane thanked Salaam Foundation and Salaamedia for choosing this school as one of their stopping points during their campaign. He also thanked them for their previous decision to help the school during a time when they were experiencing water shortages.
The school Principal MJ Seema was delighted that the foundation has shown so much love to the community of Modimolle, by giving her school the most important need which is water. “We appreciate the good work that they are doing. We must support them to ensure that they grow and continue to help our communities,” she told The BEAT. The journey can be followed on Twitter and Instagram @salaamedia and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ salaamedia.
Marakele National Park’s most popular event, the Marakele marathon is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 8 April 2017. SANParks spokesperson Divhani Maremba confirmed that this Comrades qualifier race will be hosted by SANParks in partnership with SANParks Honorary Rangers and Thabazimbi marathon club. Marimba said that this is a unique marathon that takes place inside the park and is aimed at bringing both the ordinary members of the public and the professional running community of South Africa together to have some fun and take “a run on the wild side”. He added that it also focuses the public and the media’s attention on the importance of conservation and highlights various fundraising and tourism initiatives, which are key to the functioning of a national park. Furthermore, the marathon provides an opportunity for runners to experience the wild and have the opportunity to qualify for the popular Comrades’ marathon. Participants can choose to complete one of three races; the full marathon which is 42 km, a half marathon which is 21 km, or a 10 km race. There is also a 5 km fun run for the whole family, which is very popular among children and casual supporters. Maremba emphasized that participants are limited to 300 runners per race and there is no limit on the 5 km fun run. According to Marakele Park’s Manager Mphadeni Nthangeni, this marathon has gained a lot of momentum and they do it for the people of Thabazimbi and South Africa at large. Nthangeni said that getting an opportunity to run in a big five national park is a thrilling feeling and this event offers that to the participants and hopefully, this year won’t be any different. He further added that the proceeds from this marathon will go to the Honorary Rangers who will plough it back into the park towards conservation activities. Those who wish to participate can register online at www.racetime.co.za and for manual entries and accommodation in the park people can contact Elise Coetzer on elisecoetzer65@gmail.com or fax 086 613 0720.