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Disbanded ANC Youth League Regional Committee speaks out League Sipho Mhlanga said they accept and respect the decision taken by the NTT. Mhlanga said as ordinary members the former committee will rally behind the decision and will continue working together with the branches to strengthen the league. He added that the committee thanks all those who supported them throughout the years, as they look back with pride because their achievements collectively can attest to them and the public. “Our region has won a national and a provincial award Former chairperson of the disbanded ANC Youth so we say let us League Waterberg Regional Executive Committee Sipho Mhlanga said the league welcomes the now go back to the disbandment decision. Photo: Lizzy Bapela branches and work harder to rebuild the league,” he Lizzy Bapela added. Members and leadership of the ANC Meanwhile, the league Provincial Youth League in the Waterberg Executive Committee (PEC) said Region and Limpopo Province they also accept and respect spoke out this week after it was decisions of the upper structure. The announced that they have been former league spokesperson Klaas disbanded. The league’s National Mabunda said they are united Executive Committee (NEC) of the behind the decision and will National Task Team (NTT) implement the NTT’s requirements. announced the decision on Sunday Mabunda said the outgoing 9 June. leadership of the ANC Youth League Ousted chairperson of the Regional in Limpopo has during its terms of
office done nothing apart from confining itself within the philosophies and constitutional essence of the organisation. He said they have done this through rallying young people behind the banner of the league and maintaining their independence. The league thanked all the members who allowed them to lead, members who understood that organisational integrity is vital. Mabunda said the members also appreciated that their personalities are not leadership and that decisions of the collective are binding regardless of their temperature. The league stands proud of all their decisions and efforts to empower young people across socio-economic lines. They urge the members to emulate them by welcoming the decision even when they might feel it as unjust. Mabunda said they should support the new Provincial Task Team, which is to be appointed in due course, all their support and respect. “We hold no grudges, but have a view that in time we will be vindicated by organisational processes,” he said. They said they would not be complete without the ANC and its policies, thus they assure the society that they will remain in theANC, work hard for it and ensure its overwhelming victory in the upcoming national and provincial government elections in 2014.
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Modimolle community benefits from Public Works Programme
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Diesel station thieves still at large
Stakeholders posed for a photo during the EPWP handing over ceremony in Modimolle. The three men showed robbing the diesel station’s offices. Footage provided Justin Steyn
Lizzy Bapela About 600 unemployed young people from all the local municipalities in the Waterberg District are benefiting from the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP). The Limpopo Department of Roads and Transport has employed the beneficiaries through EPWP. The department had, through the office of the MEC Pitsi Moloto handed over Household Based Routine Maintenance the project to Modimolle mayor Kgaretja Lekalakala. The handover ceremony took place at the mayor’s parlour in the municipal building on Monday 27 May. Ward councillors and officials from the Department of Public Works and local municipalities attended the ceremony. Spokesperson for Modimolle Local Municipality, Patrick Shika, said the project’s task was to cut grass along provincial roads and assist in routine maintenance of roads within the Modimolle, Bela Bela, Mogalakwena and Lephalale local municipalities. He said beneficiaries were employed from communities located within the road network and the contractors, Ntshutso Business Enterprise, have
engaged community households who belong to the poorest of the poor. Shika said the overall responsibility of the contractor will be monitoring and supervision, in addition to supplying equipment and protective clothing. He said the team leaders will be responsible for reporting on progress done on site, and the department’s maintenance centre will be responsible for the provision of construction materials and equipment that is not covered in the scope of work/ specification when necessary. Lekalakala said the municipality is proud to have this kind of project that will address unemployment and poverty issues. Community members raised issues regarding unemployment and poverty during IDP/Budget road shows, of which the municipality is happy that the employment of the families had just addressed the problem. The project team comprises the Department of Public Works, the contractor, and the project steering committee. This Household Based Routine Maintenance Project will run for a period of twelve months, commencing from 1 June 2013 and completing on 31 May 2014.
Swift Diesel filling station, outside of Bela Bela, suffered a great financial loss on Friday May 24 when a group of criminals broke in, allegedly escaping with a large sum of money. André Cordier, owner of the filling station, told The BEAT that the security camera footage showed the three suspects visiting the garage on the same day of the robbery. The men were reportedly buying airtime at the station, after which they returned to a GP registered vehicle and left. It is clearly visible that the infrared cameras had been tampered with at about 19:30 that night. Cordier said that he arrived at the premises at around that time to see if things had been running smoothly at the station and returned home shortly thereafter. At about 23:15 that night the property’s alarms were triggered, to which Galven Security responded. The response officer on duty informed Cordier that he had found a black refuse bag on one of the laser sensors and issued a report. “I guess the burglars wanted to test how long it takes for Galven to show up after the alarms went off,” said Cordier.
After the security officer had left, the men crept into the window of the gas station’s offices. In the footage one can see the three men creeping around in the office. For the first 20 minutes they looked around and then turned away the camera, which had been pointed at them. The footage shows that the men were not masked. Two vaults had been cut open and the internet cables disconnected. The three finished their business at around 2:50am and left the property, escaping with about R60 000, a laptop and Cordier’s cell phone. Cordier told The BEAT that his pistol was placed in one of the safes but the burglars had left it on top of his desk safely holstered. Footage obtained from the security camera’s hard-drive, which presumably fell into a box without being noticed, shows that the men who were looking for airtime earlier appeared to be the same men who broke in to the station. Police could not find any fingerprints, as the men were wearing gloves. However shoe prints were found at the scene and the men’s faces are recognizable on the footage. Police told The BEAT that the matter is still under investigation.
Police and Community work together to fight crime
Bela Bela Police station commander, Sibongile Ndaba, welcomed the neighbourhood initiative. Photo supplied Justin Steyn Bela Bela residents and local police came together on Thursday 6 June to discuss various crime issues affecting the town. The aim of the meeting, chaired by Warrant Officer Johan Momberg, was to implement ways for the community to fight crime with the police. “Be each other’s eyes and ears, know your neighbour and keep in contact with each other when you observe something suspicious” said Momberg. The proposal of a neighbourhood watch was commended by the community and various ways of establishing it were discussed. Chris Vermeulen, of the Bela Bela Chamber of Commerce, addressed ways on how an effective neighbourhood watch is run. “The aim of a neighbourhood watch is to be the eyes and ears of the police and not to
take over the role of the police itself” he said. Vermeulen agreed that communication between the community and the police is the key to effective policing and said that a simple SMS or Facebook notification system could work well as far as communication is concerned. During her address Bela Bela police station commander, Sibongile Ndaba, said that Bela Bela’s biggest crime-related problem at this stage is theft and substance abuse both often relating to one another. “People who use illegal substances often steal and sell expensive appliance to buy drugs” said Ndaba “These thieves will sell TVs, microwaves and other appliances worth hundreds of Rands to buy drugs worth less than fifty Rands” she added. Ndaba encourages all victims of crime to report offences to the police immediately. After the meeting was adjourned members of the community made themselves available to take part in the neighbourhood watch initiative. A second meeting was held on Monday, June 10, at the Bela Bela police station where a panel was put together for the Neighbourhood Watch. The people chosen to start the project are John Fourie (Chairman), Morkel Booyse (vice-chairman), Kotie Wagner (secretary) and Chris Vermeulen as the chamber of commerce. The BEAT will keep our readers informed when a contact number is released for those who want to join the neighbourhood watch after the panel has compiled an agenda. Monthly meetings of the CPF and local safety meetings that take place on the last Wednesday of each month are also brought to the attention of those who want to attend.
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Mbombela Coal speaks out to soothe mine fears
Areas marked for mining in Bela Bela Justin Steyn A recently proposed uranium and coal mine has caused great concern among environmental
conservation-ists in Bela Bela. Chris Wagner, chairperson of the Waterberg Conservancy Forum, highlighted the implications of such a mine near Bela Bela. Uranium
mining is associated with high environmental impacts and human health risks. The costs of rehabilitation of the mining area are often many times higher than the total revenues derived during the mine’s lifetime. Nevertheless, uranium mining operations are welcomed in many African countries due to the short-term economic benefits they provide. Mbombela Coal spokesperson, Nano Matoge, recently told The BEAT about the positive effect of the mine. “The mining project will have a major benefit to the town’s poverty rate as it will create jobs for the community” he said. Matoge further understands that there will be a measure of protest against the mine but said that it is important to take the positive effects in to consideration. “There are people who will oppose the endeavour for certain personal reasons but don’t forget that there are people who are in support of the project specifically for economic and socially uplifting reasons” he said. On the issue concerning the mine’s water infrastructure Matoge said that no water will be extracted from a direct water source for the duration of prospecting. “We are planning to use water tanks and boreholes,” he said. Matoge mentioned that scientific methods will be used to extract the uranium from the coal without releasing any harmful gasses. Mbombela is still waiting for the Department of Mineral Resources to issue their mining license. Municipal spokesperson, Matome Sebele, said that all factors regarding the issue have been taken under consideration and that the council will discuss the matter to ensure that Bela Bela remains Limpopo’s tourist destination of choice.
Lephalale mayor addresses commemoration service Lizzy Bapela Lephalale Mayor and ANC Sub Regional Chairperson, Moloko Maeko delivered a welcome address at a commemoration ceremony held in honour of the late Captain Nkebe Jimmy Thulare. The ceremony was held at Lephalale Thusong Centre at Mokuruanyane Village on Saturday, 18 May. In his address, Maeko requested everyone to emulate Thulare’ selflessness and commitment, saying that the African National Congress (ANC) needs individuals of Thulare’s calibre today more than ever before. Maeko promised that Lephalale Sub region of the ANC will never rest until it is known who killed Captain Thulare and the law takes its course. It has been almost ten years since Thulare was brutally gunned down in front of his home at Mamelodi in May 2004. Thulare lived in Lephalale, Limpopo, and had another house in Mamelodi in Gauteng, where he was employed. He led the branch of South African Communist Party (SACP) in Mamelodi and was also a member of the Branch Executive Committee (BEC) of the African National Congress (ANC) at Tlapaleborethe Village Lephalale.
Nakampe Monyepao of the local SACP said that Thulare played a very important role in the liberation politics of the country. The day’s activities started with a visit to Thulare’s grave, after which political speeches and ideas were exchanged. The second half of the ceremony took place at the centre. The ANC Lephalale Sub-Region hosted this act of remembrance in order to celebrate Thulare’s commitments with honour and solemnity. The Deputy Chairperson of Greater Tshwane SACP Donald Mothwa, Deputy Chairperson of ANC Lephalale Sub Region Malose Marakalala and the Chairperson of Lephalale SAMWU, Phuthego Thulare led the comrades in chanting liberation slogans. Mothwa challenged Lephalale Local Municipality and Greater Tshwane Municipality to look after Thulare’s family and make sure that his legacy remains. He also said that Captain Thulare’s was among the cases that Greater Tshwane SACP have requested law enforcement agencies to reopen and investigate. “Our comrades cannot just
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be killed and their cases be left unfinished. These cases must be reopened and investigations continue.” Mothwa reiterated Maeko’s sentiments. A local pastor and prominent business-man and Pastor William Papo promised to assist in empowering local entrepreneurs. Monyepao also mentioned that the commemoration took place a day after the birthday of Malcolm X, the revolutionary who articulated the concepts of black pride in the 1960’s in America.
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Limpopo schools underfunded Lizzy Bapela Schools in Limpopo are drastically underfunded. While the Minister’s Norms and Standards Fund calls for R 1 010 per student to be allocated to schools in 2013/ 2014, some schools are allegedly receiving as little as R30 per student from the department. These funds are intended to be used for basics such as water and electricity, telephone bills, maintenance and the like. Without these funds, schools in poorer areas find themselves unable to repair their facilities or pay for basic
services such as electricity and water. The Norms and Standards funds are paid to schools quarterly, but a number of schools have allegedly not received all the funding they are due, according to a report released by the DA this week. In Limpopo, 77% of students are taught at schools in poorer areas, which means that these pupils and their schools are particularly dependent on government assistance. When government funding fails to come through, the consequences for the students and their education can be severe.
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Girl children go to work Lizzy Bapela Fifty learners from various high schools in Lephalale took part in the “Take a Girl Child to Work” event held at their local Civic Centre on Thursday, 30 May. The event is an initiative by the Limpopo Department of Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (CoGHSTA) in partnership with the Lephalale Local Municipality. Participating were learners from Rasesite, Mazwi, Baitswe, Radinong, Tsireletso, Matsiab, Seoketseng, Mokonenkwenoko, Majadibodu, Bahlalerwa, Morakolo, Matshwara, Phegelelo and Hoërskool Ellisras. The learners visited various government construction projects around the area ranging from sanitation plants and landfill to bulk services infrastructure around the municipality. The “Take a Girl Child to Work” campaign is an annual corporate social investment initiated by Cell C in 2003 and endorsed by the Department of Education. The campaign seeks to deepen the thinking of girl children with regard to their role in the society, enhance their self-esteem, inspire them and motivate them to reach their full potential. Through the initiative, girls are exposed to varied careers and positive role models. The department’spokesperson Tseng Diale said the goal of the gathering was to showcase the department’s commitment to the protection and empowerment of women in general. Senior management of the department and the municipality, educators, learners and members of the community attended the event. Acting Mayor of Lephalale, Dipou Moatshi, and her entourage also graced the event. Limpopo MEC for CoGHSTA, Clifford Motsepe, addressed the learners before departing to visit the projects in the area. In his address, Motsepe acknowledged the government’s launching of the National Child Protection Week campaign, which is commemorated throughout the country. The campaign is commemorated annually to raise awareness of children’s rights as articulated in the Children’s Act of 2005. It began in 1997 and aims to mobilise all sectors of society to ensure that children enjoy the care and protection that they deserve at all given times. Motsepe said it is incumbent on all members of society to play their role in protecting the children and creating a safe and secure environment at homes and schools. “It is just unfortunate that every day we read harrowing stories about the abuse of children that send shivers down our spines. We can’t continue to fail our children, as we are all responsible for their wellbeing. It is said that it takes the whole village to raise a child and it is in that context that it should fall on all of us to care and protect our children,” Motsepe said. He also quoted from the well-known writer James Aggrey, who once said, “When you educate a man, you educate an individual. And when you educate a woman, you educate a family.” Motsepe said the government is aware that despite advances in legislation, the majority of women in South Africa still suffer from gender inequality and various forms of abuse and this has affected their self-esteem adversely.
For years, women’s role in society had been limited to the kitchen, making the corporate world a male dominated domain. Culturally, women have always been expected to stay at home and keep the family afloat and over the years, this became the rule of society. Men have always been obliged to provide for the family and they have always dominated the job market especially the highest levels of management. Motsepe indicated that there has to be a balance in a democratic country such as ours and currently, women and in particular black women are still economically destitute. “They make up an inconsistent section of the unemployed and are inclined to occupy more of the lower-paid jobs as domestic and farm labourers. During his inaugural speech in 1994, Nelson Mandela said; “We cannot speak of genuine liberation without integrating with that, the emancipation of women”. These words remain our rallying cry as leaders in our country,” he said. This campaign works towards addressing all the inequalities and exposing girl children to the world of work and careers that were traditionally meant for men. Girl children across the world have been hard hit by gender stereotypes, such as in the case of young activist MalalaYousafzai of Pakistan, who was shot in the head and neck by Taliban assassins in 2012, at age 14, for campaigning for education for girls. Malala survived to become the youngest Nobel Prize nominee in history. Motsepe also encouraged girl children not to engage in sexual activities because among the many risks faced by female SouthAfrican children include teenage pregnancy as well as HIV/AIDS. The department has over the years awarded bursaries to learners who want to specialise in engineering, town and regional planning, construction project management, architecture, quantity surveying, spatial planning and property valuation. The department encouraged girl children to choose careers which will address the challenge of scarce skills in our country including these scarce skills. Motsepe also encouraged them to work very hard to obtain excellent marks in Science and Mathematics. The department ensures that learners who benefit most are those who come from previously disadvantaged communities. Motsepe added that it is crucial that the learners work very hard so that they rescue their families from the swamp of poverty and elevate this country to be a winner in the family of nations. Motsepe called on all South African citizens to participate in increasing awareness of gender based violence and violence directed at children, particularly those who are living in rural and other traditionally marginalised communities. He said we need to uphold the rights and restore the dignity of the most vulnerable in our society at all times, especially the children. He concluded by thanking Cell C for their remarkable contribution in the empowerment of women through the programme, saying a partnership of this nature goes a long way if “we are serious about creating an environment thatwillguaranteedevelopmentinoursociety”. He also called upon other organisations to emulate Cell C and champion other initiatives that will better the lives of people. The Government Communication and Information System GCIS in Waterberg has recently embarked on a door-to-door campaign within the community of Bela Bela. Concerned community members affiliated with different community-based structures joined in on the initiative to assist the GCIS. The campaign, conducted under the aegis of Child Protection week, is aimed at measuring treatment towards children in the community, engaging relevant departments when necessary.
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Limpopo mission to the People’s Republic of China returns
Limpopo MEC for Economic Development, Environment and Tourism Pinkie Kekana and MEC for Agriculture Jacob Marule posed for a photo after the seminar. Photo supplied Lizzy Bapela Limpopo Premier Cassel Mathale, MEC for Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (LEDET) Pinkie Kekana, and Agriculture MEC Jacob Marule, have returned from the Limpopo Mission to China. Premier’ spokesperson Mashadi Mathosa said the purpose of this mission was to attend the China Central EXPO, which took place in the People’s Province of Henan. She said the People’s Province of Henan has an existing relationship with Limpopo Province spanning eight years. She added that the two provinces have a number of similarities which include focus on mining, agriculture and tourism. During the mission, Mathale met the Vice-Governor of the Henan Province Wang Yunli, and both parties expressed their delight at the strong diplomatic and business relations between the two provinces.
Government agencies jointly sponsor the Expo Central China 2013, which is a high-ranked, comprehensive, and largescale international fair. The sponsoring agencies include China’s Ministry of Commerce, State Administration of Taxation and State Administration for Industry & Commerce and the participating provinces of Central China ( Shanxi, Anhui, Jiangxi, Hubei, Hunan and Henan Provinces). This year the EXPO ran under the theme of “Continuous Transition, Coordinated Development and Promotion Rise-up” and this year activities were centred on industrial and economic growth as well as domestic and international trade. Government officials, the business fraternity and investors from across the world attended the EXPO. A major activity of the EXPO was the Seminar on Cooperation and Development between Central China and Africa. Speakers from both China and Africa addressed the seminar and topics were centred on industrialisation and economic growth and investment. In his address during the seminar, Mathale said Limpopo is one of the most diverse and fastest growing provinces in South Africa. He said it is the economic gateway to Africa, Sub-Saharan and SADC markets. Mathale said that the benefits of Limpopo’s partnerships with the Henan Province are poised to lead to more industrialisation and integration in SubSaharan market. This mission made inroads into the realisation of Limpopo’s economic potential by deepening the trade relations between South Africa and China.
Rural Development witnesses vegetable harvesting Xantium farm workers posed for a photo with their harvested cucumbers during the event.
Lizzy Bapela The Limpopo Department of Rural Development and Land Reform graced the harvesting of cucumber and green pepper at Xantium Farm in Modimolle on Thursday, 30 May. Spokesperson for the department Motlatsi Lebea said the farm is a land reform project, where beneficiaries are engaged in vegetable production. Ten members from the area grouped themselves in 2009 and applied for land through the Redistribution program (LRAD — Land Redistribution for Agricultural Development). The department assisted them in acquiring portion 29 of the farm Doornfontein for agricultural development purposes. Lebea said there are reports that many land reform farms are failing, which led to Minister Gugile Nkwinti introducing the Recapitalisation and Development program in November 2010, aimed at giving support to emerging farmers. He further said that the beneficiaries of the
Xantium farm have recently invited the department to visit the farm in order to witness the harvesting. “This after the Department has given the project R3.5 million rand as part of the Recapitalisation and Development programme. This programme is aimed at revitalising and maximising productivity on farms acquired through land reform for food security and job creation,” said Lebea. He added that over 70 land reform projects across the province have already benefited from this programme at cost of R120 million rand, 33 of these from the Waterberg district. Since receiving the financial assistance, Xantium vegetable produce farm is productive throughout the year and their produce is sold to the Johannesburg Fresh Produce Market. The project is improving the livelihoods of the communities in its locality pertaining to jobs, skills development and poverty alleviation All this is thanks to the Recapitulation and Development program and a strong partnership amongst the beneficiaries.
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Photo of the Week You can be a hero too! We have all wished to be a superhero. We’ve all wanted to be the man in the costume who swoops in and saves the day, the hero of the story. Here is the thing. You can be. Every time you report a crime, you may be saving someone’s life somewhere down the line. It may be something unimportant, like petty theft. Or, it may be murder. It doesn’t matter. Every crime is a step along a road that people have been walking since time immemorial. Once you take the first one, the next is so much easier. And the one after that is even easier. They call it a slippery slope for a reason. Every time a crime goes unreported, someone is being allowed to slip a little bit farther down that slope. Every time someone gets away with a crime, the next one becomes a little easier. Each crime matters a little bit less, and before long none of them matter at all. And eventually, that person goes beyond saving. Nobody likes to admit it, but there are criminals in the world who, given every opportunity to better themselves, will still turn to crime. Many of them have been living lives of crime for so long that they can no longer imagine what the straight and narrow must look like. They have been hopeless for so long that they no longer believe that they could change, or that they would ever need to. They think that the way they are now is just the way they are, and see no need to try and change. So, really, every time you report a crime, you are saving two lives. You’re saving the lives of the people that person may have hurt in the future. But you’re also saving the life of the criminal, who may have a chance to change his or her life because of you. It’s doubtful that you will ever be thanked for that, but it’s still the right thing to do. It’s still the necessary thing to do, and something not enough people do. Whether they fear the police, or just think that it’s no use reporting crime, many people in South Africa today don’t go to the cops when they become victims. That is something we have to change if we ever want to have a crime-free society. Report crime. Be a hero. Change the world.
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Pick me! Unemployed residents plead for part-time jobs as a bakkie stops at the entrance to the Bela Bela township. Photo: TK Mashaba
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What are demons? Demons are fallen angels/spirits (without the body, but possessing supernatural ability to perform beyond human limitations But destructive in ambitions and nature) gunning serving the devil mission and possessing and controlling humans to rebel against God almighty and what right. How do they communicate with humans? They use dreams, pictures, snakes, rats, faces of our lost beloved one’s who have rested to have access into your life with the aim of later controlling or gaining full possession their life. Can they force entry to anyone’s life? Yes, some of the sickness if not all are demon controlled, some conditions medical professions can’t explain because they are beyond their scope, often they use condition of sickness to force entry, but the most common instruments they normally use is poverty and lack, fear and pessimisms to delay your faith and your development so as to generate hate for God Almighty. Can some religious practice be demonic? Any religion that doesn’t originate in the bibles can be demonic. But God is family man, He wants a relationship with us. Religion is just man made, is not from God, but He is after our heart. Religion is nothing else but philosophy and a thought of trying to understand God and an idea to meet their need for God. Tribalists thinks that God subscribe to their view point and their way of living well let me say this “God is not white or black, God is not an African or western or Jewish, he transcended all cultures, religions and colour, he knows no colour. He isn’t a racist (be it black or white), and those who have colourised God are in heresy and deception and therefore are demonic led. Does demon have an intellect, emotions and will? Yes, they do have an intellect, demons knew (they have memory) who Jesus (in Mark 1: 24 and 27, Matthew 8:28-29), and that their future is doom, they knew Paul (Acts 16:16-17) and also they know that God is one (James 2:19).they have false teachings (1 Timothy 4:1). Does demons have sexual desires? Yes they do, Genesis 6:1-2 GNB When people had spread all over the world, and daughters were being born, (2) some of the heavenly beings saw that these young women were beautiful, so they took the ones they liked. Some people still share sex to demons spirits to increase their power to dominate, infact some referre to demons as their angel and instruct this demons to destroy those the least favour with the exchange of sexual intercourse and and housing in their bodies.
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LEGALS BELA BELA AMENDMENT SCHEME 67/08 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT OF THE TOWN PLANNING SCHEME IN TERMS OF SECTION 56 (1)(b)(i) OF THE TOWN PLANNING AND TOWNSHIPS ORDINANCE 1986 (ORDINANCE No 15 OF 1986) We, Geo Projects, authorised agents of the owner of Portion 119 of the farm Roodepoort 467 KR Bela Bela hereby give notice in terms of section 56 (1)(b)(i) of the Town Planning and Townships Ordinance, 1986 (Ordinance No 15 of 1986) that we have applied to the Bela Bela Municipality for the amendment of the Town Planning Scheme, known as the Bela Bela Land Use Scheme, 2008, by the amendment of the zoning of the property by the addition of an annexure to the existing Agriculture zoning, to make provision for a agricultural and out door centre and additional uses as indicated in the annexure to the amendment scheme. Particulars of the application will lie for inspection during normal office hours at the office of the Municipal Manager, Municipal Offices, Bela Bela, for a period of 28 days from 7 June 2013. Objections to or representations in respect of the application must be lodged with or made in writing to: The Municipal manager at the above address or Private Bag x1609, Bela Bela, 0480, within a period of 28 days from 7 June 2013. Address: P. O. Box 919, Bela Bela, 0480, Tel: 082 881 7252. (7&14) MODIMOLLE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY AMENDMENT SCHEME 290 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT OF THE TOWN PLANNING SCHEME IN TERMS OF SECTION 56(1)(b)(i) OF THE TOWN PLANNING AND TOWNSHIPS ORDINANCE, 1986 (ORDINANCE 15 OF 1986) I, DAWID LUDIK being the authorized agent for the registered owner of land hereby give notice in terms of Section 56(1)(b)(i) of the Town Planning and Townships Ordinance, 1986, (Ordinance 15 of 1986) that I have applied to the Modimolle Local municipality for the amendment of the Town planning scheme in operation known as the Modimolle Land Use Scheme, 2004 for the rezoning of a Portion of the remaining extent of the Farm Buffelsdoorns 315KR, situated 15km north-east of Mookgophong and within the jiriction of the Mookgophong Local Municipality from “Agricutrure” to “Special” for 15 dwelling houses/chalets, a private lodge consisting of 20 self catering units and related uses, conference facilities and such other related uses with the special consent to the local municipality. All relevant documents relating to the application will be open for inspection during normal office hours at the offices of the Modimolle Local Municipality, The Divisional Manager: Town planning, Modimolle Municipal Building, Harry kwala street, Modimolle for a period of 28 days i.e. 7 June 2013 to 5 July 2013. 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 Mookgophong Local Municipality at its address and room number specified above on or before the 5th of July 2013. Name and address of agent: ALTO AFRIKA P. O. Box 3007, Modimolle, 0510. Tel: 083 659 4231. (7&14) NOTICE OF SALE IN TERMS OF RULE 46(7)(b) AUCTION IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (NORTH GAUTENG HIGH COURT, PRETORIA) Case No: 49503/
14 June, 2013 2012 In the matter between: NEDBANK LIMITED Plaintiff (Registration number: 1951/000009/06) LONG TRAIL INVESTMENTS 91 CC (Registration number: 2007/203518/23) Defendant In execution of judgement of the High Court of South Africa (North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria) in the abovementioned suit, a sale will be held by the Sheriff Modimolle (Nylstroom) at the Magistrates Court, Van Emmenis street, Modimolle on Thursday, 27 June 2013 at 11h00 of the under mentioned property of the Defendants on the conditions to be read out by the Auctioneer at the time of the sale; remaining extent of erf 678 Nylstroom Extension 4 registration division K.R., Limpopo Province in extent 2163 square metres. Held by deed of transfer T46955/2008. Situated at: 14 Smith street, Modimolle. Zoning: Residential IMPROVEMENTS: 3 Bedrooms, kitchen, lounge, bathroom. The abovementioned information with regard to the improvements on the property is furnished although no guarantee can be supplied in this regard. Take further notice that the conditions of Sale may be inspected at the offices of the Sheriff Modimolle (Nylstroom) at Leyd street 50, Modimolle (082 494 3202). Dated at Pretoria on this the 17th day of April 2013. VAN DER MERWE DU TOIT INC Attorneys for Plaintiff Brooklyn Place, Cnr Bronkhorst & DEY streets Brooklyn, Pretoria Tel: (012) 452 1300 Fax: 086 623 2984 REF: SORETHA/jp/NED108/ 0366 (14/6) NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION Case 522010 In the Polokwane Circuit Court of Northern Gauteng High Court In the matter between: NEDBANK LIMITED Plaintiff and MAKGOLO FRANS LAMOLA (ID: 660525 5567 083) Defendant Pursuant to a Judgement of the above Court on 14th August 2012 and Writ of Attachment dated 19 August 2012, the undermentioned immovable property will be sold in execution on: Thursday, 27 June 2013 at 11h00(am) in front of the Sheriff’s offices, 52 Robertson Avenue, Bela Bela, Limpopo Province to the highest bidder: - Erf 7936 Bela Bela Extension 6 township. Registration Division K.R., Limpopo Province. Measuring: 308 (three hundred and eight) square metres. Held under deed of transfer T29899/ 1997. Subject to conditions contained therein (situated at Bela Bela, Limpopo Province)(“the property”) Subject to the following conditions: 1. The property shall be sold “VOETSTOOTS” to the bidder and the sale shall be subject to the provisions of Section 66 of the Magistrate’s Court Act of 1944, as amendede, subject however to the confirmation of the sale by the first bondholder, namely NEDBANK LIMITED. 2. The purchase price shall be paid as to 10% (ten percent) of the purchase price in cash on the date of the sale and the unpaid balance, together with interest thereon at the rate of 11% p.a to the date of registration of transfer, shall be paid or secured by a bank guarantee, within 14 (fourteen) days after the sale. 3. The following improvements are reported to be on the property, but are not guaranteed: UNKNOWN; 4. CONDITIONS OF SALE: The full conditions of the sale may be inspected at the offices of the Sheriff of the High Court, Bela Bela, DM Seleka, 52 Robertson Avenue, Bela Bela, 0480: Tel: 014 736 3389, Fax: 014 736 3061. Dated at Polokwane this 31 May 2013 PJ VAN STADEN Attorneys of Plaintiff(s) Espag Magwai Attorneys Adam Tas Building, 26 Jorissen Street, Polokwane Tel: 015 297 5374 / Fax: 015 297 5042 REF: PJ VAN STADEN/SJ/ MAT2563 (14/6)
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Lephalale hosts district HIV campaign Waterberg District Executive Mayor Tlotlanang Mogotlane addressed the audience during the district HIV campaign held in Lephalale recently. Photo supplied
Lizzy Bapela The annual Waterberg District HIV awareness campaign was hosted in Lephalale this year. The initial event took place at Marapong Sports Ground on Friday, 25 May. Mayors from local municipalities within the district including Lephalale mayor Jack Maeko and their entourages graced the event. Traditional leaders, municipal speakers, led by the District Speaker Dina Monama, Chief Whips led by Simon Morumudi, Members of the Mayoral Committees (MMCs), and executive committee (Exco) members from locals and councillors also attended. Also present at the event was the leadership of the Moral Regeneration Movement, National Association of People with AIDS (NAPWA), District Youth Council (DYC), District Disability Council (DDC), District Traditional Health Council (DTHC), community based organisations (CBOs) and non-governmental organisations (NGOs), caregivers and various media houses. The District Executive Managers (DEMs) of the departments of Health, Ghandi Moetlo, and Social Development, Mr Makwela, led senior officials from sector departments and municipalities to the event. The month of May is regarded as a Candlelight Month in which the lives of all those who have passed on due to HIVrelated conditions are commemorated. The candlelight also serves to remind people about all those who are infected and affected by HIV.
The Waterberg District Municipality (WDM) urges people to pray for the African continent to be free from the scourge of HIV/AIDS and underdevelopment, as they remember their loved ones. The event was held under the theme “Waterberg is in Solidarity”. The municipality believes that citizens of the district are in solidarity in the fight against the spread and prevalence of HIV/AIDS. Since 2010, the district municipality has been driving the Voluntary Testing and Counselling (VCT) campaign district-wide in partnership with the Health Department. Both the partners thanked people for testing, adding that more still need to be done to encourage everybody to do so. Waterberg District Municipality also sends a message to members of the public that the fight against HIV/Aids cannot be abandoned until the society is free from this scourge. They encourage people to seek treatment for HIV/AIDS and its related conditions as soon as they are diagnosed. The district municipality also congratulated the Department of Health for introducing a single ARV pill for HIV treatment. They also motivated and praised medical scientists who are working day and night to come up with a vaccine aimed at the eradication of this deadly disease. The municipality says that the population’s behaviour towards sexual relationships will also need to change drastically to defeat this scourge. During his budget speech on 15 May, Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, stated that one of the challenges that the country is facing is a very high prevalence
of HIV and AIDS, which has now entered into a synergistic relationship with tuberculosis (TB). Motsoaledi said South Africa has the highest rate of TB in the world, a disease that is the leading cause of death for those who are HIV positive. In her speech, the district executive mayor Tlotlanang Mogotlane encouraged people to visit a clinic or hospital if they experience nasty cough to receive treatment. And this is the relationship that the Minister is talking about between HIV/ AIDS and TB. Mogotlane also encouraged people get tested for both diseases regularly, adding that we still have a very long road to travel with HIV/AIDS and TB. The National Development Plan (NDP) has clearly indicated that by 2030, there must be a generation of under 20s, being free of HIV/AIDS and there must be a decrease in TB contact incidents. Certain programmes were resolved during the District HIV/ AIDS Conference held in Mokopane on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 May. Such programmes include access to information and the right to human dignity and non-discrimination against people living with HIV and AIDS, as well as programmes to give to caregivers. According to recent statistics, Waterberg District has the highest prevalence of HIV/ AIDS in the province, which is at 30, 3%. “We have to work hard to change this situation around. Our district is full of mining activities and the growth of our economy depends on a healthy workforce. It is upon us to reduce the high prevalence of HIV and AIDS. We must change our behaviour towards sexual relationship and live a healthy life,” said Mogotlane She urged young people to protect themselves or refrain from sex, adding that they are the future of this district and country. She said the way we fight against the abuse of women and children must be echoed in our fight against HIV and AIDS. Mogotlane further called on young people to refrain from using drugs, which is of concern in the district. She said the use of drugs in many cases lead to engageing in unprotected sex. Certain drugs, such as heroin, also lead directly to the spread of HIV/AIDS through the sharing of needles. Mogotlane thanked all nurses and caregivers who do a good job by taking care of the sick, saying they will always receive all the necessary support. “Working together we can unite more in solidarity in the fight against HIV/AIDS and TB,” she concluded.
Health MEC visits Waterberg Hospitals
Mogalakwena Municipal Mayor Tlhalefi Mashamaite welcomed Health and Social Development MEC Dr Norman Mabasa and officials during the MEC’s visits to Mogalakwena Hospitals. Lizzy Bapela Limpopo MEC for Health and Social Development, Dr Norman Mabasa, and his entourage recently visited hospitals in the Waterberg District. The visit was conducted according to the rulingANC Manifesto, which includes health as one of the five key identified areas, and forms part of an effort to
ensure provision of quality health care and to help the department improve its health systems in public hospitals. The delegation visited hospitals from different local municipalities in the district and rounded off in Mogalakwena on Friday 24 May. During their visit in Mogalakwena, Mayor Tlhalefi Mashamaite and local councillors accompanied the MEC and his officials. The team visited George Masebe Hospital, Voorterekker Hospital and Mokopane Hospital. During the visit, Mashamaite briefly said the department needs employees who understand the oath they took to serve it. He referred to Florence Nightingale, who came to prominence while serving as a nurse during the Crimean War, where she tended the wounded soldiers. “As Dr. Mabasa is rounding off this programme today in Waterberg District and particularly Mogalakwena Local Municipality, we hope that challenges that aroose in all our meetings will be prioritized. We hope that these problems will be a thing of the past when the MEC depart from our area,” said Mashamaite. During the visits Mabasa met with all the
hospital CEO’s and managers to discuss the challenges they face and ways to improve service delivery in the district and province at large. Mabasa indicated that cleanliness is among the six priority areas of the National Core Standards set out by National Health Department for a successful health system. He said according to the six health ministerial priorities, the cleanliness of health institutions is non-negotiable. He added that cleanliness in hospitals cannot be taken lightly as it means more than just maintaining a clean and safe environment. “It makes a statement to patients and visitors about the attitudes of staff and managers. Some of the challenges we found here do not necessarily require money and this is why our monitoring and evaluation team needs to sit down with management in this institution and provide a turnaround plan,” Mabasa said. He also pointed out that the hospital needed to improve the 24-hour provision of quality health care and promised that they will address the problems which were raised.
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BlagFaith Record to launch its artist this year BlagFaith Records owner Isaac Ravat. Photo: TK Mashaba
TK Mashaba Isaac Ravaat, a Bela Bela sound engineer, thinks that the time has arrived to launch his record company and its artists. BlagFaith Records, which has been making music for four years now, will be launched this year. According to Ravat it has taken him all these years to truly learn how the industry works and to get the right mix of talent for the launch. “We have been pushing hard,” Ravat
said. BlagFaith will be focusing mainly on hip-hop, house and kwaito music, but Ravat said he welcomes demos from different genres. Ravat does not have a set date for the launch as yet. “We are still finalizing paperwork” he said. One of BlagFaith’s artists is pantsula dancer and kwaito singer Martata, who graced South African television screens last year during SABC1’s Jika Majika show.
The Bela Bela Education Group hosting soup kitchen for youth day Tshidi Molebatsi (right) with other BBEAG members during last year’s soup kitchen.
TK Mashaba The Bela Bela Education Advocacy Group (BBEAG) will be hosting their annual soup kitchen this weekend for Youth Day. According to Tshidi Molebatsi, the project co-ordinator, the soup kitchen has grown every year. This year the venue will be at Skierlik, an informal settlement in Bela Bela near Extension 8. Along with soup and rolls, the BBEAG will be handing out shoes, clothing and
blankets to the needy. “Our main objective is to give back to those who are less advantaged and also celebrating Youth Day,” said Molebatsi. Last year’s soup kitchen was a great success with many parents brining their children to the event, which was held at Bela Bela’s Sunfa Stadium. The event will be held from 6am to 11am at the Skierlik grounds, and there will be activities in which the youth can take part as well as music.
MEC of local government, Clifford Motsepe, has not responded to a submission to put Bela Bela Municipality under administration. On Tuesday 28 May his office received a dossier aimed to serve as hard proof for reasons why the municipality should be placed under administration. The dossier contains various reasons why the municipality should be placed under administration
ranging from the municipality’s 126Million rand debt to a letter from rate payers which shows that service delivery has allegedly collapsed. The DA, who handed over the dossier to the MEC’s office, said that they are left with no option but to write to the Minister of Cooperative Government and Traditional Affairs, Richard Baloyi and the National Council of Provinces to urgently intervene on this matter. At the time of going to press, municipal spokesperson Matome Sebelebele could not be reached for comment.
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Mphaka Primary School knocked out of the Danone Cup TK Mashaba Mphaka Primary school from Bakernburg, which was representing the Waterberg district in the provincial finals for the Under-12 Danone Nations Cup football tournament, was knocked out this weekend. The matches took place on Saturday, 8 June at the Westenburg Stadium in Polokwane. According to Fred Diyane, the school’s coach, the team tried their best, but were eventually knocked out of the round robin. He added that the team had received tremendous support from the school principals and teachers, and that even though the team did not make it to the next round, competing at the provincial
level has been a boost to the boys’ confidence and motivation. The winners of Saturday’s round robin, Bantoane Primary School from Sekukhune, will be vying for the honour of representing the province at the nationals in Gauteng later in June and taking the next step up the ladder which leads to London and the Danone Nations Cup World Finals in September. According to Matseleng Tseki, communications director for Intunes Communication & Entertainment, the coordinators of the games, the 2012 winners and runners-up were knocked out early at the cluster level so the playing field is level and all schools have an equal chance at winning.
Artificial Stadium for Bela Bela Artificial soccer surfaces like this will installed in Bela Bela. Photo supplied
TK Mashaba Bela Bela sports fans will be excited to hear that the town is soon to receive an artificial stadium. Bela Bela and Lephalale were both in the running to receive the stadium, the building of which is being sponsored by the Fifa 2010 Legacy Trust. Although the initial decision was to build the stadium at Lephalale, The BEAT was informed this week that the stadium will be built in Bela Bela instead. Among the reasons for the change, The BEAT was told, was that Lephalale is currently developing very quickly with regards to industry and business, while Bela Bela does not have
a single sports facility with a grandstand or a well-developed soccer pitch. Soccer has been proven through the years to be an effective way of keeping young people off the streets, and eager youngsters and their parents would flock to sports facilities in droves, if such were available. The 2010 FIFA World Legacy Trust was unveiled by FIFA, the South African government and the SA Football Association (SAFA) in Johannesburg on Monday, 13 December. Making good on its pledge to ensure that the country continues to benefit from the 2010 Soccer World Cup, FIFA has donated 100 million US Dollars into the Legacy Trust.
Good Samaritans warm the needy Mogalakwena Mayor Tlhalefi Mashamaite posed for a photo with some of the senior citizens, EXCO members, E.H Hassim and Gift of the Givers officials during the handing over of blankets.
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Lizzy Bapela Senior citizens from around Mokopane recently received a donation of blankets and food parcels to help them throughout the cold Winter Season. The official handing over of the gifts took place in Steilop area, at Rebone Community Hall on Friday 7 June. Spokesperson for the municipality Malesela Selokela said the programme was started during the former mayor Bob Moola’s term, around the year 2008 and was declared an annual initiative. Mayor of Mogalakwena Local Municipality, Tlhalefi Mashamaite, had, in partnership with a building material supply store from Mokopane, E.H Hassim and charity organisation Gift of the Givers, donated 500 blankets to the elderly. Selokela said the programme serves to assist needy communities within the municipality. The first leg of the charitable donation took place at Mahwelereng Community Hall,
then proceeded to Mapela Tribal Hall, Bakenberg Tribal Hall and concluded at Rebone. During the initiative, the older people were extremely excited to have an opportunity to interact with their number one citizen and the good Samaritans. In his address, Mashamaite said by taking part in the activity, the ruling party proved that it still appreciates senior citizens and will continue caring for them. He said the initiative is aimed at keeping SouthAfrica’s old citizens warm during the cold winter months. Mashamaite acknowledged E.H Hassim and Gift of the Givers for been there for the municipality and the community always when they needed them. He said such acts drill the name of the company into people’s minds. He further said that people now see the other side of the system where a company with a conscience makes corporate social investment that contributes to the well-being of society.
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Bela Bela wins McDonalds’ School Games
Bela Bela High School won 2-0 against Spa Park Primary School in the 2013 McDonalds’ local schools games recently. Photo: Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela Bela Bela High School won 2-0 against Spa Park Primary School in the McDonalds Schools Soccer Tournament. The games, played at the local level, took place at Moloto Stadium on Monday, 10 June. All participating schools also played against each other at the same stadium on Thursday, 6 June. The schools play according to their categories in this annual tournament, with Under 14’s at the primary level and Under 17’s at the high and secondary level. Winners from each category compete against each other and this year Bela Bela won in the high school level, while Spa
Park won in the primary school category. The tournament proceeded to the cluster level on Wednesday, 12 June, with Bela Bela being the host for 2013 games. The match was expected to kick off at the same venue as the local games and winners in the cluster games will represent their cluster at the district level. Clusters taking part in the games include the hosts Bela Bela, Modmolle, Vaalwater, Thabazimbi and Dwaalboom, and the district games will take place at Mahwelereng Stadium on Wednesday 19 June. The cluster winner will then represent the Waterberg District at the provincial level. The date for that has yet to be announced.
Local soccer supporters having a busy Youth Day weekend
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Modimolle Municipality dismisses allegation of favouritism on stadium usage
The Ephraim Mogale Stadium in Modimolle. Photo TK Mashaba sessions. TK Mashaba He added that they had attempted to The Modimolle Local Municipality this engage Fani Rehlamfvu, the week denied allegations of favouritism in groundskeeper at the municipality, but that Rehlamfvu allegedly did not show up the use of the local community stadium. This comes after Phagameng Rugby for their appointment. Pat Shika, Modimolle municipal chairperson,Andries Majalefa, lashed out at the municipality last week for allegedly spokesperson, said that the allegations denying the rugby organization access to are completely unfounded. He stated that the stadium, as well as allegedly not the bookings of the stadium and community hall are open to everyone, as maintaining the rugby practice fields. “We had a problem in accessing the long as the proper procedures are stadium,” said Majalefa. He went on to followed and adequate notice is given. Regarding the allegations of favouritism say that the stadium appeared to be exclusively for soccer games, and that the towards soccer players, Shika said that state of their practice fields are such that the 32 teams and leagues that make use it is beginning to affect their practice of the stadium book well in advance.
Players gearing for under 21 national selections
Mamemodli Sundowns supporters for Bela Bela. Photo Supplied TK Mashaba The Mamelodi Sundowns Supporters Clubs will be hosting their friendly games in Bela Bela this weekend, as part of an effort to forge connections between supporters’ clubs. According to Cedrik Moela, organizer of the games and member of the Mamelodi Supporters club, there will be four teams involved in this friendly tournament, which will be held at Bela Bela’s Mmamakwa Primary School’s sports grounds. The four
teams will be the hosts, Bela Bela, Mamelodi, Attridgeville and Soshanguve. The Bela Bela Fines United will also be having their own tournament on the same weekend. They will have volleyball and basketball on Saturday, 15 June, while the soccer and netball games will take place on Sunday, 16 June. Among the teams expected to compete there are the Pick n Pay team, the Clicks team, the Bela Bela Diva team and Midway Chicks. These games will also be friendly, with medals for the winners.
Refiloe Khoza from SAFA regional office. Photo supplied TK Mashaba th
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This weekend on the 15 and 16 of June, SAB League players are expected to showcase their talents as they will be attending selection trials for the South African National Under 21 squad at the Ephraim Mogale Stadium in Modimolle. Players selected here will be going to the provincial level where the final
selection for the squad will be made. According to Refiloe Khoza from the SAFA regional office, only SAB League players will be allowed to take part in this selection session. She added that although last year’s season did not see any Waterberg players chosen for the national team, previous seasons have had local players doing their bit for the national team.