2017
1 December
Community newspaper
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The BEAT
Granny kills mamba Justin Steyn
Farmlands granny Katrina Motshabane (58) was going about her chores in her employer’s farmhouse when she heard a flock of birds tweeting hysterically. The Sussenvale domestic worker knotted her eyebrow and within seconds she knew what the commotion could be about.
Just about three weeks ago she killed a Mozambican spitting cobra.
She grabbed a pellet gun and within seconds she was surveying the mango tree on which the birds were noisily fluttering around the branches a coiled black mamba, it was. Motshabane, who has worked for 20 years on the farm between Modimolle and Bela-Bela, took aim with the pellet gun, discharging bursts of pellets at the huge snake, until the highly venomous reptile took one or two pellets to the head. The black mamba wriggled for a while before falling down with a thud, dead. Asked how a 58-year-old granny would be so confident of her mastery of a pellet gun, Motshabane’s
Pellet gun-toting granny takes on cobra too Illustration: Lesley Barnard
employer Elsie Silvestri, said it was not for the first time the domestic helper had an encounter with dangerous snakes. “Just about three weeks ago she killed a Mozambican spitting cobra with the same pellet gun,” Silvestri explained. Snake catcher Cor Snake handler, Cor Viljoen warns people to seek Viljoen of BelaBela, said the black expert assistance when faced with venomous snakes. Photo supplied mamba measured about three metres. five metres should be kept when He said despite its supposed reputation encountering a potentially venomous of being aggressive, the black mamba snake such as a mamba or spitting would only attack when provoked. cobra. “The mamba could have been hiding in “Many people are unfamiliar with the tree for various reasons, such as what to do when encountering a seeking shade from the heat or avoiding snake. Remember snakes will attack humans,” he said. when provoked and some will spit at Viljoen said when encountering a snake, you, potentially causing blindness. It it is best to rather seek the help of an is best to move away from any snake expert, than to take matters into your own that you are unsure of and seek help hands. from a professional to avoid injury,” He advised that a distance of at least he said.
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Band on the move
Taximen clash over Bela-Bela route
Members of the Modimolle TRV Live Band. Photo: Mzamane Ringane
Mzamane Ringane The Modimolle musical ensemble, TRV Live Band was billed to perform at the second annual Kofifi Festival, on Saturday 2 December, to be staged at the local Peter Nchabeleng Hall. Scores of locals and outsiders were expected to converge on the Phagameng township-based community hall, to join hands and travel down memory lane. Party animals in wigs and other exotic hairstyles of yesteryear – such as the preprison Mandela side-head part - were expected to arrive at the festival dressed to the nines in the fashionable clothing of the 1960s and the 1970s, such as bell-bottom trousers. The TRV Live Band, which was founded in the year 2014, comprises of lead singer, John Mabusha, bass guitarist Neo “Mocks the Bass” Mokhonoana, pianist Tebogo “The Bishop” Monama, drummer Steve “Professor” Kgatla, Mpho “Sphoses” Molokomme on percussions and Joel
“Fistos” Mokhonoana as a lead guitarist. Monama said band members were anticipating a bigger turnout at this year’s Modimolle Kofifi Festival, following a more visible promotion campaign, both locally and neighbouring towns, ahead of the event. “We are expecting revellers from across the Waterberg and beyond, to come and have fun with us as we recollect the good old days,” he said. Among other activities during the event, will be the launch of the new Afro-Jazz single, “Gae Limpopo” (Limpopo our home), which was inspired by various everyday expressions in celebration of the richness of artistic talent across the home province. The Modimolle band will also form part of the line-up at this year’s Mapungubwe Arts Festival to be held in Polokwane. Mabusha said being part of the main event was a milestone, following the band’s last year’s inclusion in the Road to Mapungubwe, a curtain-raiser event ahead of the broader Mapungubwe Arts Festival.
Taxi operators in a confrontation at the Waterfront. Photo: Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela The on-off stand-off between taxi operators from Bela-Bela on the one hand, and those from villages west of the Radium raised its head, once again. Things came to a head on Monday, 27 November, when members of the Warmbaths Taxi Association (WATA) stopped taxis arriving in the vicinity of the Waterfront from proceeding into the central business district. The taxis from Ngobi, Cyverskuil and Voyentin were ordered to use the area of the blockade as a feeder link, off-loading passengers and refunding them with an amount of R10 each.
The R10 was then collected by taxi operators from WATA, as payment for transporting the commuters further into town. WATA official, Israel Molusi, said the locals were somewhat giving the village taxi operators a taste of their own medicine, in that WATA taxis were subjected to the same feeder arrangement just before reaching Cyferskuil, Voyentin and Ngobi. Ngobi/ Cyferskuil/Voyentin Taxi Association members at the scene preferred to refer all queries to the asssociation’s leadership, who were not immediately available for comment. A police contigent arrived to intervene, led by Warrant Officer Sello Mangana.
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Marlene van Staden responds to criticism
The “Vierkleur” flag of the Boer Republic triggered a political storm on Facebook. Photo as illustration
Mzamane Ringane Modimolle-Mookgophong Mayor Marlene van
at a hotel at Vaalwater last weekend. Staden spent most of the week pushing back at criticism that she appeared on Facebook “I was invited to address them on Saturday, November against the backdrop of the flag of the 18th 25th. My talk was about small century Boer Republic. The BEAT Editor Johnny All hell broke loose towns, the economy, after van Staden was Masilela - tongue-in-cheek invited to attend an infrastructure - recalls how he himself problems, and event hosted by sang “Die Stem” against bikers arriving so on,” she the backdrop of the explained. from other “Vierkleur” . provinces, She was initially booked with a See full story on Page 6 picture of to address the bikers from a her and a member of the MAC’s truck transformed into a stage. Bikers Gang going viral on Facebook. The picture was taken against the backdrop of the disputed flag. The picture was lapped up by Van Staden’s political opponents, who gleefully touted it as alleged proof that van Staden was part of those who still flew the “Vierkleur”. In response, van Staden moved swiftly, and issued a statement which she hoped would place the incident into a proper perspective. She said the MAC’s Biker Gang held a rally
She said due to a downpour, the whole event was switched to the interior of the hotel. Before leaving for home, she said, some of the bikers wanted to take photos with her, something she was only happy to do. Van Staden swears she did not notice what was in the background and indeed posted some of the pictures on her personal Facebook, until she was contacted by DA National Assembly parliamentarian Desiree van der Walt. “I immediately deleted the picture from my Facebook and sent an apology to everyone,” she said. Van Staden said she had also made contact with the owner of the hotel, Faan Taljaart, who apologised for the incident, and has since removed the disputed flag.
LIM 368 LOCAL MUNICIP ALITY MUNICIPALITY BID NOTICE AND INVITATION TO BID UPGRADING OF 2ML WASTE WATER TREA TMENT WORKS IN R OEDT AN TREATMENT ROEDT OEDTAN Employer BID Number: ZLPWOOK106 Experienced bidders in civil engineering works are hereby invited for the Upgrading Of 2ml Waste Water Treatment Works in Roedtan. This contract comprises the construction of the following works: • Inlet works and Grit inlet for the pump stations. • Replacing of the existing screen • Provision of the standby pumps • Lining of the existing Ponds facilities • Fencing of the ponds and pump station. Only Bidders who are registered with CIDB and have a grading of 4CE or Higher are hereby eligible to bid for this contract and they will work with Endecon Ubuntu Pty Ltd. Tender documents are obtainable from LIM368 Local Municipality, Modimolle Local Civic Centre, O.R Tambo Square at Harry Gwala street. Telephone (014) 718 2000, upon payment of non-refundable cash or cheque payment of R500.00 per set. Tender documents are obtainable from the 01st December 2017 during the following times: 08:00 to 15:00 (Monday to Friday).Technical enquiries related to the aforesaid project may be directed to Mr. L. Mukwevho of Endecon Ubuntu Pty Ltd at Tel No: (015)291 3363 or e-mail lufuno@endecon.co.za/Limpopo@endecon.co.za or the PMU Manager of Modimolle Local Municipality: Contact Person: Mr. T. Selemela, Tel: 014 718 2013 and Manager Technical Services Mr. T. Maphutha Tel: 014 718 2056/8 or procurement enquiries contacts 014 718 2073 / 2057 during office hours on Monday to Friday. A compulsory site inspection with representative of the employer will be held on 04th December 2017 at 11:00, Prospective tenderers are requested to meet the Engineer and the Municipality representative at the entrance of Thusang in Latitudes 24°37’1.30"S and Longitudes 29° 2’27.00"E along R519. The Engineers will lead all prospective tenders through the proposed site. Only tenders from tenderers who attended the above site inspection meeting will be considered. It is compulsory for all partners in an entity intending to bid as a Joint Venture (JV) to all attend briefing meeting. All tenders and supporting documents must be sealed in a cover clearly marked “TENDER NO. ZLPWOOK106: Upgrading Of 2ml Waste Water Treatment Works in Roedtan “ and must be placed in the tender box situated in the entrance foyer of the LIM368 LOCAL MUNICIPALITY OFFICES, MODIMOLLE, 0510 not later than 11:00 on the 15 December 2017, where tenders shall be opened in public. Telegraphic, facsimile and late tenders will not be accepted. Only tenderers who are registered in the relevant category with the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) will be considered. The bidding company shall have a CIDB grading designation of 4CE or higher. In cases of companies tendering as JV’s it is therefore a requirement that all JV partner provide proof of having registered with the CIDB. Tenderers MUST provide a certified copy of B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate for the company and in the case of Joint ventures each company must submit a B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate. The bid will be evaluated and adjudicated in accordance with the 80/20-point system as outlined above and in terms of the PPPFA.2000 (Act No. 5 of 2000) and the regulations and the supply chain management policy of the LIM368 Local Municipality. Mr. O.P. Sebola Municipal Manager Modimolle Local Municipality Private Bag X1008 MODIMOLLE 0510
LIM 368 LOCAL MUNICIP ALITY MUNICIPALITY Department Manager Work Telephone Email Address
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WATER AND SANITATION Thabang Selemela 083 377 9543 (During office hours) selemelat@hotmail.co.za
Tender conditions:
All Service providers / contractors must submit valid, certified copies of their BEE certificates from an accredited BEE verification agency with their tender submission. Failure to submit a BEE certificate will lead to forfeiture (loss) of the preference points.
In the instance of Exempted Micro Enterprises (EME) (turnover less than R 5m) a letter from a professional, registered accountant/ auditor in order to qualify for preference points.
Requirements for sealing, addressing, delivery, opening and assessment of tenders are stated in the tender document;
A valid original Tax Clearance Certificate (or in the case of a Joint Venture, of all the partners in the Joint Venture) must be submitted with the tender document;
The bidding entity as well as all its directors must submit municipal account / lease agreement that is not older than three months.
Tenders by joint ventures are to be accompanied by the Document Formation of the joint venture, duly registered and authenticated by a Notary Public or other official deputized to witness sworn statements. This document must define precisely the conditions under which the joint venture will function, the period for which it will function, the persons authorized to represent and obligate it, the address for correspondence, the participation of several firms forming the joint venture and any information necessary to permit a full appraisal of its functioning, including a clause to the effect that the members of the joint venture are jointly and severely bound.
A trust, consortium or joint venture will qualify for points for the BBBEE status level as a legal entity, provided that the entity submits their consolidated BBBEE status level certificate.
No late tender will be accepted.
Telefax or e-mail tenders are not acceptable.
Service providers shall initial each and every page of the tender document.
Tenders may only be submitted on the bid documents as provided by LIM 368. The use of tipp-ex is not allowed on the bid documents. Bids completed in pencil will be regarded as invalid bids. No page(s) may be removed from the original tender document.
The Municipality reserves the right to request information/documentation from the bidding entity after the closing date of the tender.
In the event of a mistake having been made it shall be crossed out in ink and be accompanied by a full signature at each and every alteration. The Municipality reserves the right to reject the Bid if corrections are not made in accordance with the above.
Although service providers can tender for all, they will only be appointed for one.
The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted, and LIM 368 reserves the right to accept a tender in whole or in part.
A Corporate social responsibility contribution of one (1) percent will be levied on all companies/ service provides appointed as successful bidders if such companied are not based in the area of jurisdiction of LIM 368.
Bidder/s will not be disqualified from the bidding process if the bidder does not submit a certificate substantiating the BBBEE status level of contribution or is a non-compliant contributor. Such a bidder will score 0 out of a maximum of 10 points for BBBEE.
All tender prices must be inclusive of VAT.
No more than 25% of contract value may be sublet to non HDI if contract has been obtained with HDI.
MUNICIPAL MANAGER MR. O.P Sebola
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Reporting on political discourse without fear nor favour One of the tricky challenges faced by editors is that readers, especially those with vested political interests, read articles about opponents in a manner that is calculated to misinterpret facts. In recent weeks we ran with front page articles about first the EFF, the ANC and then the DA. By sheer coincidence, last week’s front page, “Political change”, was published at a time The BEAT was accused of being sponsored by the DA. I am not sure what our accusers think about the latter front page, but robust debate took place between the editor on the one hand, and reporters on the other. Originally, we had decided as early as Monday, 20 November, that we would place a striking picture of a shack toilet next to a RDP house in the township at Bela-Bela. Both the story and pictures were captured by TK Mashaba. But alas, much later that day Mzamane Ringane filed a story about personnel changes at the Modimolle-Mookgophong Local Council. The changes came about after the energetic Johan Abrie had resigned as the Speaker, and was replaced by Phagameng township businessman and former Chief Whip, Dingaan Motshwene. Instead of the original fall-back “Mkhukhu (shack) toilet” front page, we took a gamble with “Political change”. Oops! The story appeared the same week that the EFF leadership at Bela-Bela ran a piece on its Facebook page accusing us of being sponsored by the DA. With the editor-reporters collective having agreed on the changes ringing within the corridors of the Modimolle-Mookgophong Local Council, you as the reader can make up your mind as to whether this was alleged sponsorship, or sheer news billing.
Write to the Editor at Unfortunately many leave here And oh, two weeks previously, we went beateditor@gmail.com or PO Box 16 Beladisappointed when we refuse to be used as for broke on the front page, reporting on the Bela 0480. a platform to attack EFF’s land political opponents. occupation at BelaPolitical parties are Bela, with the first welcome to articulate story headlined their events and “Eyeball to programmes, as long Eyeball”, and the as this is newsworthy follow-up lead titled such as we had on “EFF Bombshell”. the front page from One wonders if the EFF, ANC and folks at the ANC DA in recent weeks. may or may not Just a reminder to perceive these readers and potential screaming headlines advertisers, we have about the EFF as started working on “sponsorship” of The BEAT’s special some kind. edition of the year in Talking about the review, in terms of ANC, a couple of highlights and weeks ago The LETTER FROM THE EDITOR lowlights in the fight BEAT team went for Johnny Masilela against crime and so broke in terms of on. front page headlines This shall be in the form of as souvenir and pictures, following the postponement of edition many readers would love to keep for the regional elective conference. The story was written by Lizzy Bapela and a much relaxed Christmas reading. the pictures captured by Andries van der Heyde. Thinking out loud, we wonder if someone at the DA, or indeed the EFF, suspects “sponsorship” of INVIT ATION TO TENDER INVITA some kind over the LIM 368 Local Municipality hereby requests Experienced, Qualified and Reputable Service massive coverage Providers to assist the Municipality with the implementation following project. from the ANC’s summit. You know, leaders from all walks of life visit The BEAT 22nd offices week in and week out.
Senior citizen in purjury charge Lizzy Bapela A case of alleged purjury was being investigated against an elderly man from Bela-Bela. According to police sources, the senior citizen reported a case of theft out of a motor vehicle on 17 October, from which his cellphone and navigator were allegedly stolen. The BEAT has leanrt that
police investigations had established the items were removed by a younger woman from the man’s suburbia house. The police had also established the man allegedly owed the woman money, and when he failed to pay, the woman allegedly removed the missing items. Police said investigators were satisfied the elderly man had to face a case of purjury.
‘Thinking out loud, we wonder if someone at the DA, or indeed the EFF, suspects “sponsorship” of some kind over the massive coverage from the ANC’s summit.’
LIM 368 LOCAL MUNICIP ALITY MUNICIPALITY
Tender Document may be collected during working hours (Between 08h00 and 15:00), start date of collection will be advised at the site briefing session. A non-refundable tender deposit of R500 is payable. Cash only is required on collection of the tender document. A compulsory briefing session will take place on Monday, the 4th of December 2017 starting at 10h00. Prospective tenderers shall meet on site located on the North-west part of Modimolle CBD, proceed to R33 to Vaalwater for approximately 9km, turn left at road D522 (gravel road) to Donkerpoort dam. Proceed approximately 11 km Donkerpoort WTP is situated at the left hand side (Coordinates Latitude 24° 40' 20, 69"S Longitude 28° 19' 26, 19"E. Invalid, Non-completion or non-submission of the following will render the tender non-responsive. • Valid Tax clearance Certificate of tax compliance letter with a unique pin in tax compliance status (TCS) systems from SARS. • Completion of MBD forms 1,4,8 and 9 Tender validity period is 90 days. Telegraph, telephonic, telex, facsimile, electronic and late tenders will not be accepted. The completed tender in a duly sealed envelope and clearly marked “Contract No. ZLPWMOD01- Refurbishment of the Doknerpoort Treatment Plant” to be deposited in tender box at in LIM368 Local Municipality OR Tambo Square, Harry Gwala Street, Modimolle 0510 not later than later closing time and date. Mr. LS Selemela can be contacted for Administrative queries at (014) 717 5798 and Technical queries directed to, Mr M Manetsi contact 087 001 0612/063 746 6166. “Please note: The Municipality is not obliged to appoint the lowest priced tender” O.P. Sebola- MUNICIPAL MANAGER
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ADVERTISMENTS / LEGALS
OPINION Under the shade of the “Vierkleur” Johnny Masilela
LEGALS MODIMOLLE PLAASLIKE MUNISIPALITEIT WYSIGINGSKEMAS Kennisgewing van aansoek om wysiging van die dorpbeplanningskema ingevolge artikel 56(1) (b) (i) van die Odonnansie op Dorpsbeplanning en Dorpe, 1986: Ord. 15 van 1986. Ek, NICOLA LUDIK, synde die gevolmagde agent van die geregistreerde eienaars van die volgende eiendomme, gee hiermee ingevolge Artikel 56(1)(b)(i) van die Ordonnansie op Dorpsbeplanning en Dorpe, 1986, kennis dat ek by die Modimolle Plaaslike Munisipaliteit aansoek gedoen het om die wysiging van die Dorpsbeplanningskema bekend as die Modimolle Land Use Scheme, 2004 deur die hersonering van die eiendomme hieronder beskryf, geleë in die jurisdiksie van die Modimolle Plaaslike Munisipaliteit as volg: Modimolle Wysigingskema 362 Gedeelte 48 van die Plaas Bufflespoort 421 KR geleë in die Leopard’s Rock Country Estate, in Modimolle jursidiksie area, vanaf “Landbou” na “Privaat Oop Ruimte”; Modimolle Wysigingskema 363 ‘n 10 Hektaar gedeelte van Gedeelte 57 (‘n gedeelte van Gedeelte 2) van die Plaas Rietspruit 412 KR geleë aanliggend tot die R101 by Modimolle Holiday Resort, in Modimolle jursidiksie area, vanaf “Landbou” na “Institisioneel”; Alle dokumente wat met die aansoeke verband hou, sal tydens normale kantoorure vir besigtiging beskikbaar wees by die kantore van die Modimolle Plaaslike Munisipaliteit, Die Divisie Bestuurder: Dorpsbeplanning, Grondvloer, Modimolle Munisipale Gebou, Harry Gwala Straat, Modimolle vir ‘n tydperk van 28 dae, vanaf 24 November 2017 tot 22 Desember 2017. Enige persoon wat beswaar wil aanteken of voorleggings wil maak met betrekking tot die aansoeke, moet sodanige beswaar of voorlegging op skrif rig aan Privaatsak x 1008, Modimolle, 0510 of
indien by Die Divisie Bestuurder: Dorpsbeplanning by die bostaande adres, op of voor 22 Desember 2017. Naam en adres van agent: NICOLA LUDIK, Alto Africa Town Planning & Development Consultants, Posbus 3007, Modimolle, 0510, 076 606 6372. (24/ 11&01/12). MODIMOLLE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY AMENDMENT SCHEMES Notice of application for amendment of the TownPlanning Scheme in terms of Section 56(1)(b)(i) of the Town-Planning and Townships Ordinance, 1986 (Ordinance 15 of 1986). I, NICOLA LUDIK being the authorized agent for the registered owners of the following properties hereby give notice in terms of Section 56(1)(b)(i) of the Town Planning and Townships Ordinance, 1986, (0rdinance 15 of 1986) that I have applied to the Modimolle Local Municipality for the amendment of the TownPlanning Scheme in operation known as the Modimolle Land Use Scheme, 2004 by the rezoning of the properties described below, situated within the jurisdiction of the Modimolle Local Municipality as follows: Modimolle Amendment Scheme 362 Portion 48 of the Farm Buffelspoort 421 KR, located in the Leopard’s Rock Country Estate, in Modimolle area of jurisdiction, from “Agriculture” to “Private Open Space”; Modimolle Amendment Scheme 362 A 10-hectare portion of Portion 57 (a Portion of Portion 2) of the Farm Rietspruit 412 KR, located adjacent to the R101 next to Modimolle Holiday Resort, in Modimolle area of jurisdiction, from “Agriculture” to “Institutional”; All relevant documents relating to the applications will be open for inspection during normal office hours at the offices of the Modimolle Local Municipality, The Divisional Manager: Townplanning, Ground Floor, Modimolle Municipal Building, Harry Gwala Street, Modimolle for a period of 28 days i.e. 24
November 2017 to 22 December 2017. 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 22 December 2017. Name en address of agent: NICOLA LUDIK, Alto Africa Town Planning & Development Consultants, P.O. Box 3007, Modimolle, 0510, 076 6066 372. (24/ 11&01/12). MODIMOLLE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY AANSOEK OM OPHEFFING VAN BEPERKENDE TITELVOORWAARDES Ek, NICOLA LUDIK, synde die gemagtigde agent van die geregistreerde eienaar van die eiendom hier onder genome gee hiermee, ingevolge artikel 63 (2), 91, 92, 93 en 94 van die Spatial Planning & Land Use Management Act, 2013, kennis dat ek aansoek gedoen vir: (1) Die opheffing van voorwaardes A(a), (d), (f) & (g) in Akte van Transport T14258/2014 – Erf 3250 Nylstroom Uitbreiding 2. Alle dokumente wat met die aansoeke verband hou, sal tydens normale kantoorure vir besigtiging beskikbaar wees by die kantore van die Modimolle Plaaslike Munisipaliteit, Die Divisie Bestuurder: Dorpsbeplanning, Grondvloer, Modimolle Munisipale Gebou, Harry Gwala Straat, Modimolle vir ‘n tydperk van 30 dae, vanaf 24 November 2017 tot 24 Desember 2017. Enige persoon wat beswaar wil aanteken of voorleggings wil maak met betrekking tot die aansoeke, moet sodanige beswaar of voorlegging op skrif rig aan Privaatsak x 1008, Modimolle, 0510 of indien by Die Divisie Bestuurder: Dorpsbeplanning by die bostaande adres, op of voor 24 Desember 2017. Naam en adres van agent: NICOLA LUDIK, Alto Africa Town Planning & Development Consultants, Posbus 3007, Modimolle, 0510, 076 606 6372. (24/ 11&01/12). MODIMOLLE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY APPLICATION FOR THE REMOVAL OF RESTRICTIVE CONDITIONS OF TITLE I, NICOLA LUDIK being the authorized agent of the owner of the property listed below hereby give notice in terms of section 63(2), 91, 92, 93 & 94 of the Spatial Planning & Land Use Management Act, 2013, that
I have applied for: (1) The removal of Conditions A(a), (d), (f) & (g) in Deed of Transfer T14258/2014 – Erf 3250 Nylstroom Extension 2. All relevant documents relating to the applications will be open for inspection during normal office hours at the offices of the Modimolle Local Municipality, The Divisional Manager: Townplanning, Ground Floor, Modimolle Municipal Building, Harry Gwala Street, Modimolle for a period of 30 days i.e. 24 November 2017 to 24 December 2017. 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 24 December 2017. Name en address of agent: NICOLA LUDIK, Alto Africa Town Planning & Development Consultants, P.O. Box 3007, Modimolle, 0510, 076 606 6372. (24/ 11&01/12). BELA-BELA LAND-USE SCHEME, 2016 APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL CONSENT IN TERMS OF CLAUSE 21 OF THE BELA-BELA LAND-USE SCHEME, 2016, TO PERMIT A FUNERAL UNDERTAKER. Notice is hereby given that, in terms of Clause 21 of the Bela-Bela Land-Use Scheme 2016, I/we, the undersigned, intend applying to the BelaBela Municipality for Special Consent to establish a FUNERAL UNDERTAKER on Erf 474 Warmbaths zoned Business 1, situated at 10 Luna Road Bela-Bela, Limpopo. Plans and/or particulars relating to the application may be inspected during office hours at 3 Corckery Road, Bela-Bela, Limpopo or at the offices of the Manager: Planning and Development, Bela-Bela Municipality, Chris Hani Drive, Bela-Bela. Any person having any objections to the granting of this application must lodge such objection together with the grounds thereof in writing, both with the Manager: Planning and Development, Bela-Bela Municipality and the undersigned not later than 20 December 2017 or at Private Bag x1609, Bela-Bela, 0480. Applicant’s Details: Full Name: SECHUME KANAYANE Address: P.O. Box 1918, Bela-Bela 0480. Tel: (Home) 072 841 5729 Tel: (Work) 014 734 7000 E-mail: kanyane59@gmail.com (8/12)
The whites-only enclave of Upper Karoo Orania lies sprawling along the banks of the mighty Orange River. The Mail & Guardian had an idea to assign a black journalist to interview balladeer Steve Hofmeyr on the sidelines of his nationwide Toeka tour. For one reason or another, I was identified as that black journalist by M&G news editor, Charles Leonard. Hofmeyr’s concert was held at Orania’s sports grounds, with upwards of 1 800 Afrikaners in attendance, and I the only black face around. It was my first encounter with a show by the remarkable Hofmeyr, improvising on the legend Neil Diamond’s legacy and other country music ballads. Hofmeyr had us eating out of his palm, with many arriving from as far afield as Bloemfontein. Then towards the end of the show something incredible happened. Hofmeyr stood still on stage, his eyes closed, and started leading us in the singing of Die Stem, that emotional anthem dating back to the halcyon days of the Boer Republics, I suspect. As Hofmeyr stood there with his face skywards, we all rose to join in the singing and that was when the “Vierkleur” in its various forms and sizes rose above our heads.
While Marlene van Staden’s unfortunate saga of the “Vierkleur” sent her scurrying to damage control mode, I was very much aware where I was, and had no problem joining the singing of Die Stem, with the “Vierkleur” flying forlonly. I wrote quite a lengthy piece about my experience of singing Die Stem alongside the 1 800-odd compatriots, and also the one-on-one interview with Hofmeyr the next day. Then there was Carel Boshoff junior, the leader of the Orania community, who made sure I and the photographer from the M&G were well looked after. Little things such as singing Die Stem against the backdrop of a couple of “Vierkleur” flags was not going to spoil my exclusive interview with the ever controversial Hofmeyr. Besides, there was no way that I could scream at the top of my voice to tell those folks to stop flying their flag of choice, right in the middle of Upper Karoo Orania. For the uninitiated, according to Google, the “Vierkleur” was designed by Dirk van der Hof and flown for the first in January, the year 1857, in Potchefstroom (now Tlokwe). The flag was once again flown in Pretoria in February of the same year. On 18 February, 1958, the parliament of the Zuid Afrikaanse Republiek, adopted the “Vierkleaur” as its State flag.
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Sam Tsangweni’s roadshow whizzes past town TK Mashaba
Throngs of locals welcomed Sam Tsangweni to Bela-Bela. Photo: TK Mashaba
Limpopo‘s athlete and hero, Sam Tsangweni, was welcomed by scores of people when he stopped by at Bela-Bela on his long walk from Pretoria to his home region of Nkowa-Nkowa. Tsangweni is walking the long distance to raise awareness against women and children’s abuse. He stopped over at Bela-Bela on Wednesday, 20 November. He was welcomed by, among others, Mayor Jeremiah Ngoberni, local police commissioner, Colonel Lindie Marx, detectives’
commander, Lieutenant-Colonel Abel Phetla, senior personnel from the traffic department, and workers from SuperSpar. Upwards of 100 ordinary people were in attendance, adding to Tsangweni’s million-dollar signature campaign, aimed at finding a place in the Guness Book of Records. At Bela-Bela’s Waterfront Tsangweni and his entourage were taken to a restaurant for breakfast. More signatures were collected at the local municipality offices, before the emntourage left for Modimolle at around 12 noon.
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Volleyball tournament for Zimbabwe afterall The Kamplits Volleyball Club’s ladies. Photo supplied were concerns within the SADC regional federation the
TK Mashaba The on-off regional volleyball tournament would be held in Zimbabwe following political tensions in recent weeks. The BEAT reported last weekend that the tournament was to be
rescheduled for either Namibia or Botswana, as a direct result of political tensions in Zimbabwe. However, on Tuesday, 28 November, Bela-Bela Kamplits Volleyball Club assistant coach, Levy Thantsha, said the regional tournament would remain in the Harare capital.
SAB League fixtures washed out by rain TK Mashaba Three of the Waterberg SAB League (Stream A) fixtures were washed out by downpours last weekend. In Modimolle, the match between Modimolle Celtic FC and Bela-Bela Diesel ‘n Dust FC, was halted halfway after the pitch became waterlogged, causing dangerous underfoot conditions, last Saturday, 25 November. At Roedtan the match between local Maxoma FC and Modimolle Home Defenders FC was expected to be rescheduled, also due to a waterlogged pitch. The thirtd fixture which had to be abandoned was one between log leaders Bela-Bela Pirates FC and Vaalwater Junior Stars, also due to rainy weather, and unsafe underfoot conditions. The South African Football Association Waterberg Region was expected to reschedule all the washed out league fixtures. Waterberg SAB Regional League reigning champions, eighth-placed Rapotokwane Qualitho FC was held to a 3-all draw in a home game against second-placed Boys 2 Men FC. The downward spiral for league newcomers Opleft FC continued, after losing 2-1 to sixth-placed Bussel FC. Leading the pack at 15 points, Bela Bela Pirates FC was expected to do well against fifthplaced Modimolle Home Defenders FC, while Bela-Bela Diesel n Dust FC, at third position on the league log standings, was fixtured to welcome fourth-placed Junior Stars FC. Bussel FC and
Maxoma FC were scheduled to do battle, while Modimolle Boyz 2 Men FC was expected to host Modimolle Celtics in a local derby. Opletf FC was scheduled to visit Modimolle Troublemakers FC.
The tournament, which was scheduled to feature both the male and female teams of Bela-Bela Kamplits Volleyball Club, would start on Wednesday, 6 December, until Sunday, 17 December. In recent days Kamplits Volleyball Club head coach, Thabo Molokomme, said there
situation in Zimbabwe would affect the smooth-running of the tournament. However, this week it appeared the regional body was satisfied by the stabilizing political situation in Zimbabwe.