The Beat 23 August 2013

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23 August 2013

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New cabinet interacts with the community A representative of the community Sekekolo Marakalla raised challenges facing the community during the EXCO programme in their village.

Lizzy Bapela The MEC for Public Works in Limpopo, Namane Masemola, led Members of the Executive Council (MECs) and other political principals Waterberg District Municipality on a visit to residents of Bavaria- Ga-Mathapo Village in Mogalakwena Local Municipality.

Executive mayors, local mayors, councillors and officials from the Premier’s Office and various municipalities accompanied the delegation to the event, which served as part of the Public Participation Programme (PPP) conducted by the government on a monthly basis.

The programme is on initiative by government to enhance participatory democracy and it also provides members of the public with an opportunity to hold public representatives accountable on service delivery matters. The Limpopo provincial government interacts with different communities on a monthly basis in order to, among others, entrench the spirit of cooperation between government and the people in resolving services delivery challenges.

As usual, community members voiced their service delivery issues, chief among which were water, sanitation, and the construction and maintenance of sports facilities since it is hoped that these will discourage the youth from flocking to local taverns. Requests were also made for the construction of clinics, community halls and RDP houses as many residents are still living in mud houses, even after 19 years of democracy.

Others complained about shortage of schools, educators who bunk classes, requested a decrease in liquor licenses as there are a high number of taverns within their area, electricity cut-offs and putting up high mast lights to curb criminal activities. Unemployment, especially among the youth, exacerbated by a lack of information on bursaries, internships and learnerships were also among the community’s complaints.

Some community members complained about inaccessibility of roads especially during rainy seasons. People living with disabilities indicated that they are being

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ignored when there are job and business opportunities.

The issue of police response times to the community was also raised. Others indicated that the municipality overlooks sports activities in Bakenberg and sports councils are not active anymore. They added that they are denied access to use the Bakenberg stadium and further requested for 24 hour security, artificial lawns and maintenance at all the local stadiums.

Some community members complained that people are being overlooked when there are employment opportunities in the municipality, that services and information doesn’t reach remote areas and added that they also need skills development programmes. Some said that there are still no speed bumps on their main roads.

In response Mogalakwena Mayor Thlalefi Mashamaite said that his municipality is willing to erect 10 high mast lights in the village this financial year. He said that Eskom used to connect one high mast light for R15 000 but due to price hikes this financial year they charge the municipality R150 000 per light. In that case the mayor said they had to reduce allocation.

Together with the Department of Corporative Governance, Human Settlement and Traditional Affairs (CoGHSTA), the municipality will build 700 RDP house stands this financial year. Mashamaite said they are aware that the villages that are without electricity and water are the new ones and plans are underway to accommodate all the residents.

Waterberg District Executive Mayor Tlotlanang Mogotlane indicated that her municipality offers bursaries annually and there are programmes that will accommodate people with disabilities.

She urged those people as well as the youth to visit her municipal offices to see how they can get assistance in this regard. The MEC’s and the Acting Premier also made a pledge to the community that problems will receive urgent attention. They indicated that they want to make the necessary impact in the fight against poverty and unemployment in communities.

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Infrastructure development boosts economic growth Lizzy Bapela The South African Government adopted a National Infrastructure Plan in 2012, with an aim to transform economic landscape, while simultaneously creating significant number of new jobs and strengthening the delivery of basic services. Spokesperson for the Government Communications and Information Systems (GCIS) in Waterberg Maria Ramoshaba said that these investments are set to improve access by citizens to healthcare facilities, schools, water, sanitation, housing and electrification. She said that on the other hand, investment in the construction of roads, railway systems, electricity plants, hospitals, schools and dams is set to contribute to faster economic growth.

Achievements in terms of Infrastructure development in Modimolle Local Municipality include the construction of the R33 road from Modimolle to Vaalwater. The GCIS confirmed that a total of 256 people were employed during the construction of the road. The road is now more convenient to use than before, when it had potholes and was very narrow and uneven. It was difficult to travel due to abnormal trucks travelling to Lephalale.

“The developments have minimised accidents and the road is smooth and wide as a result it makes travelling to be shorter and enjoyable. It also improves economic growth as companies utilise the road to travel to various destinations to deliver their products to Botswana via Grobblersburg in Lephalale,” said road user Johannes Molope. Modimolle residents applauded the government for building a state of the art school, Lekkerbreek Primary, which is situated at Phagameng Township within the local municipality.

The school has 20 classes with an administration block, science and computer laboratories, furnished classrooms and a hall. It also has a guard house, covered parking, covered

walkways, paved area, flushing toilets, water and electricity. The school caters for Grade R to 7 with 29 educators and 1 095 learners.

“Lekkerbreek Primary School was established in 1985 on a farm called Lekkerlag and the name was derived from a popular tree on that farm called Lekker breek. It is a tree that easily breaks. The school started with only 2 classrooms, 2 educators and with 150 learners. The school did not have proper classrooms and used a barn and cattle folder to divide the two classrooms,” said the school principal B M Legodi.

In 1987 the farmer built two more classes through funding from the government. In the same year two more educators joined the school. In 2003, the school admitted 480 learners and began to use tents and trees as classrooms. The Department of Education started a programme to eradicate schools with learners who attend under trees. Lekkerbreek became one of the schools in that programme. In 2005, the school relocated from the farm to Phagameng Township. The department built 8 classrooms and employed 13 educators. The school received more funding in the 2008/09 budget, and 20 classrooms were then built.

One Grade 6 learner, William Mabone, said that he loves the school because they get taught to establish vegetable gardens and how to water and take care of them. He added that he has also established a vegetable garden at home through the skills that he acquired from his school.

The school also won an award from Department of Agriculture in Waterberg for its beautiful gardens and the learners expressed appreciation for the good work that their educators do in guiding and teaching them to be better people.

“The school is very beautiful and we feel safe in here, as there are security guards,” said Mabone.

Department of Arts & Culture host youth empowerment workshop Lizzy Bapela The National Department of Arts and Culture will be hosting a Youth Empowerment Workshop/Dialogue in Bela-Bela, focusing on the local youth. The workshop will take place at the Bela-Bela Forever Resorts on Thursday, 29 August.

Abbey Lekalakala, Deputy Director for Arts and Youth Development at the Department of Arts and Culture, said that the target number of participants is 100 youths. He added that the workshop will also cover business management in arts.

“In the context of youth development, social cohesion is referred to as the process through which individuals or groups are included to participate fully in the society in which they live. Social cohesion allows young people to participate and engage in activities that build their social capital and networks, and strengthens the relations that bind people together,” said Lekalakala.

He added that these interactions with others strengthen young people’s identity, build their self-esteem, develop a sense of belonging, close intergenerational gaps and contribute to building a better life for all.

Lekalakala said that it is within this backdrop that the department, through the Youth Unit, has resolved to engage young people in dialogue to curve some of the challenges that the National Youth Policy needs to address in order to foster social cohesion. He said that challenges such as social and economic inclusion, reintegrating youth into their communities and promoting

cultural diversity and respect will shape cornerstone of youth dialogue.

The format of the Youth in Dialogue project will take the shape of a series of provincial events. The events will culminate in a single national gathering of young people to discuss matters of culture that affect them and the nation as a whole. The project seeks to encourage young people to take an active part in creating a socially cohesive nation by engaging in a dialogue with their peers. It also provides a platform for bringing forward the point of view of the youth on what elements constitute a South African cultural identity.

The Youth in Dialogue project will be inclusive of young people from rural and urban areas, advantaged and disadvantaged youth, in and out of school youth and youth with disabilities.

Lekalakala said that this indicates the scope of the project in that it will seek to raise consciousness about matters of barriers to creating a socially cohesive nation and also address the cultural factors that keep youth apart from one another in our new democracy.

The Youth in Dialogue project, which will be piloted in Bela-Bela is the first of the series of provincial events. The local municipality is expected to provide an appropriate measure of effectiveness of the extent to which the project can be implemented provincially and eventually, nationally. Speakers will range from business development in arts and culture, performing arts, DAC’s Mzanzi Golden Economy and Motivation.

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23 August, 2013

EFF applaud Health Minister for using a public hospital

Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi recently checked into Steve Biko Academic Hospital for a surgical procedure. Photo: Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) applauded Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi for using a public hospital, saying that they will work towards the compulsory usage of public services by public representatives.

The EFF stated that one of their fundamental principles and policy position is that all elected public representatives should use public services and institutions. The policy states that all public representatives in South Africa including those in government will use public institutions and services, particularly schools and heath care.

“We believe that such is one of the means that will make public representatives take their mandates and work seriously in improving the quality of these services. Above all, this is a

statement of confidence on services that government provides to the public,” said the EFF’s spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi.

Ndlozi said that the EFF does not approve of the low quality of many hospitals and healthcare facilities in South Africa and has an obligation to work towards ensuring that they are all improved.

Motsoaledi checked into Steve Biko Academic Hospital for a surgical procedure on Tuesday 13 August and was likely to be out of office for at least a week, departmental spokesperson Joe Maila reported.

Deputy Health Minister Dr Gwen Ramokgopa had since wished Minister Motsoaledi a speedy recovery on behalf of the department’s management and staff. She also wished the medical, nursing and administrative staff of Steve Biko Academic Hospital all the best.

Bela-Bela clinic in hot water as patient complains TK Mashaba The Bela-Bela clinic will be meeting soon to resolve a complaint laid by a resident who alleges that she was mistreated during her visit there.

Jowi Kekana and a friend visited the clinic on the 22nd of July around 19:40 to consult a nurse as her friend was not feeling well. The nurse in charge allegedly refused to greet them and told the pair to queue outside.

When Kekana and her companion protested that there was, in fact, nobody outside and thus no queue to join, the nurse allegedly shouted at them.

Upset that the nurse had apparently not taken the time to explain the clinic’s procedures to them, Kekana and her friend left without being helped.

“This came as a surprise to us,” Kekana said, “We asked ourselves what happened to the Batho-Pele principles, because the treatment we received was not what we were expecting.”

According to the clinic manager, Maria Lesabane,

the clinic committee will be meeting soon to resolve the matter. She said that Kekana and her companion came in person to complain, she directed them to write a letter to the clinic box, as is proper complaints procedure.

“We have a suggestion box in our clinic and any patients who feel they are not being fairly treated are free to write a letter to us,” said Lesabane.

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EFF’s Women’s Month message Lizzy Bapela The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) stated that it stands with the 20 000 courageous and revolutionary women of the nation, who marched to the Union Buildings in 1956 to demand liberation, dignity and equality for all. The movement today echoes the women’s call, which was supported by the 100 000 petitions against the apartheid laws.

The movement’s spokesperson, Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, said that they dedicate themselves to be guided by the same energy and righteous force in the fight for women’s liberation in the society. On this day EFF also acknowledged the wise and brave leadership of the heroines who led the 1956 march including Lillian Ngoyi, Helen Joseph, Rahima Moosa and Sophie Williams.

“It is with great regret that 19 years into democracy we have to admit that the liberation of women is far from being realized.

Representation in parliament and other areas of society has not translated to benefit or uplift all women,” said Ndlozi.

He said that the results of continued economic marginalization and racism felt by the black majority have been felt in tenfold by women in the society.

The movement stated that the structural violence that stalks communities in rural areas, townships and squatter camps has been felt more acutely by women as a result of patriarchal and misogynistic beliefs and practices which have not been combated. They believe that the condition of women in the society is indicative of the lack of depth of liberation and

progress of democratization.

“As long as we remain landless and not benefiting from the economy, the talk of women liberation remains hollow,” said Ndlozi.

The EFF views the deplorable condition of the majority of women as a slap in the face for the women those who sacrificed so much for our liberation. They said it must be known and always remembered that South Africa attained political freedom as a result of women’s struggles and sacrifices. Ndlozi said children must know that women like Winnie Madikizela-Mandela led from the front, when the men were in exile and Robben Island.

The EFF agrees with Thomas Sankara’s observation that the revolution and women’s liberation go together. “We do not talk of women’s emancipation as an act of charity or because of a surge of human compassion. It is for this reason that our struggle for land expropriation without compensation and nationalization of mineral resources centralizes women as beneficiaries, because our liberation is measured by the extent of the liberation of the most oppressed,” Ndlozi said.

They encourage the society to be guided by the wisdom of the revolutionary president of Mozambique Samora Machel when he said “in order for the revolution to succeed, we must mobilize all of the exploited and oppressed; and consequently the women also. In order for the revolution to triumph, it must liquidate the totality of the exploitative and oppressive system, it must liberate all the exploited and oppressed people, and thus it must liquidate women’s exploitation and oppression”.

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Labour Department in talks with stakeholders Lizzy Bapela The Department of Labour’s Employment Equity (EE) directorate in Limpopo recently held talks with designated employers shortly from the Agriculture, Construction, Wholesale and Retail sectors on issues pertaining to employment equity, among others.

The department’s provincial spokesperson Johannes Mokou said that the talks also included feedback on the equity status of these sectors as at 2012 and the linkage between the Employment Equity and the Employment Equity plan. The live demonstration of online reporting and feedback on the Employment Equity amendment bills,

which are currently under review in parliament, also formed part of the talks.

Deputy Director for Inspection and Enforcement Services, Phaswane Tladi, previously urged companies to send relevant representatives to the talks.

Tladi had foreseen that tough questions would be asked by the employment equity officials on the said day.

“Persons such as Human Resource Executives, Senior Employment Equity Managers and Employment Equity Consultative forum members should always be sent to represent their employers, as they are in the know of the equity status in their workstations.

We also take this opportunity to thank employers for having fallen in love with

the on-line reporting system considering that up to 96 percent reported online last year. This is an immense improvement from days gone by,’’ Tladi said.

The term designated employer refers to an employer who has a total turnover stipulated in the EE Act per sector. Tladi said that in this instance, to be a designated employer in agricultural sector one must have an annual turnover of R 2 million and in construction sector one must pocket an annual turnover of R 5 million.

He added that in the wholesale and retail sector, an employer has to pocket a bigger turnover of R 25 million annually, simply because of the nature of the sector.

Head of the department in the province Albert Tshidavhu said that it is very important for the department to keep track of designated employers’ adherence to Employment Equity Act through vigorous inspections, in case it is taken lightly.

“Failure to prioritise this could lead to employees fronting for their employers and engage in corrupt activities that lead to conflict with the law,” Tshidavhu said.

Notable stakeholders from organised labour, business, municipalities, leading officials from government institutions and government owned entities also presented their employment equity plans as part of their program, as per invitation.

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BID NOTICE AND INVITATION TO BID

INVITATION FOR BIDDERS TO TENDER

Bidders are hereby invited for the above mentioned tenders: Bid documents containing the condition of Bid as well as administrative requirements will be available from Monday, 26 August 2013 at the offices of Bela Bela Local Municipality, in Bela-Bela, upon payment of a non-refundable amount of R250.00.

Completed tender in black ink, in a sealed envelope and cleary marked with the tender number and description, must be placed in the tender box, situated at the record office, 1st floor, Bela-Bela Local Municipality, 59 Chris Hani Drive.Tenders will be opened on the above specified dates. Tenders shall remain valid for a period of 90 days from the closing date and no late, faxed, e-mailed or other form of tender will be accepted.

Tenders will be evaluated in terms of PPPFA Act 5, 2000; Supply Chain Management Policy of Bela-Bela Local Municipality and other enabling legislations where the combination of Functionality, Price and Preferential Point System will be applied as per B-BBEE Act,-Status Level Contributor Verification certificate. The lowest or any Bid will not necessarily be accepted and the Council reserves the right to accept the whole or part of any Bid. Technical enquiries can be directed to Mr. N Nyambeni at 014 736 8038 and Supply Chain Management enquires to Ms K Thwala at (014) 736 8000.

M M MALULEKA Acting Municipal Manager BELA BELA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

Notice number: 60/13

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Photo of the week Not asking for it There’s an interesting phenomenon going around. It’s not new, in fact it has been with us since the beginning of time. The idea that a woman is in some way responsible for being raped has a certain seductive appeal in a patriarchal society, and that’s understandable.

What it is not, however, is acceptable.

The idea that a woman was “asking for it” is disgusting and vile and honestly stupid. It’s also one of the most persistent urban legends in the world. In late 2012 in America, a 14-year old girl was raped at a party. She shouldn’t have been at the party. She certainly shouldn’t have been drinking — the drinking age in most American states is, in fact, 21. But she went to the party, and she was raped. During her attackers’ trial, much was made of the boys and how their lives had been ruined. As though they hadn’t made a choice.

As though it was her fault somehow. She’s not alone. If you look at almost every rape case in recent history, at some point during the trial it will have been implied, if not outright said, that the victim invited her assault.

It’s insulting to women, but we’ll talk more about that in a little bit.

It’s just as insulting to men. Are we to believe that men have no control over their bodies? Is every man a rapist just waiting for the moment when it all becomes too much?

That’s ridiculous, and we all know it. We live in a civilized society.

Men are not animals. It is not an unreasonable thought that a man should be able to understand the concept of “no means no”. It’s three simple little words, after all.

A rapist is not a victim.

And as for women? “Being responsible has nothing to do with being raped. Women don’t get raped because they were drinking or took drugs. Women do not get raped because they weren’t careful enough. Women get raped because someone raped them.” – Jessica Valenti. No woman has ever asked to be raped. There is no such thing as an invitation to rape.

Clothing does not equal consent.

Flirting does not equal consent.

Drunkenness does not equal consent.

Coercion does not equal consent.

In a civilized society a woman would be able to walk down a dark street in nothing but her shoes and feel totally safe. In a civilized society young girls would not be told that they ruined their attackers’ lives by being attacked.

We’re not there yet.

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True Prophets Bishop Silas Tlou The BEAT staff member Joseph Ditsela “Mugayi” entertained his colleagues by dressing in women’s clothing recently. Photo: Lizzy Bapela

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True prophets make known their faith in Jesus, but more is required than claiming to preach in his name. 1 John 4:1-3: “Test the inspired expressions to see whether they originate with God, because many false prophets have gone forth into the world. You gain the knowledge of the inspired expression from God by this: Every inspired expression that confesses Jesus Christ as having come in the flesh originates with God, but every inspired expression that does not confess Jesus does not originate with God.” 1. True prophets speak in the name of God, but merely claiming to represent him is not enough.

Deut. 18:18-20: “A prophet I shall raise up for them from the midst of their brothers.” Jeremiah 14:14; 28:11, 15.Jesus said: “I do nothing of my own initiative; but just as the Father taught me I speak these things.” (John 8:28) If any individual or organizations claim to represent God but decline to use God’s personal name, and make it a practice to express their own opinions on matters, are they measuring up to this important qualification of a true prophet?

Ability to perform “great signs,” or “miracles,” is not necessarily proof of a true prophet. Matt. 24:24: “False Christs and false prophets will arise and will give great signs, miracles and wonders so as to mislead, if possible, even the chosen ones.”

2. What true prophets foretell comes to pass, but they may not understand just when or how it will be. The apostles and other early Christian disciples had certain wrong expectations, but the Bible does not classify them with the “false prophets. Luke 19:11; John 21:22, 23; Acts 1:6, 7. Nathan the prophet encouraged King David to go ahead with what was in his heart regarding the building of a house for Jehovah’s worship. But later Jehovah told Nathan to inform David that he was not the one who would build it. Jehovah did not reject Nathan for what he had said earlier but continued to use him because he humbly corrected the matter when Jehovah made it plain to him.

3. The pronouncements of a true prophet promote true worship and are in harmony with God’s revealed will. The true God said that the nations “will have to know that I am God,” and the Bible states that God would take out of the nations “a people for his name,” but are religious organizations that minimize the importance of using God’s personal name acting in harmony with this revealed will of God? (Ezek. 38:23; Acts 15:14) 4.”True prophets and the false can be recognized by the fruitage manifest in their lives and the lives of those who follow them”. Matt. 7:15-20:

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LEGALS BELA BELA AMENDMENT SCHEME 70/08 AND 71/08 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 owners of the properties describe below, 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 Bela Bela Land Use Scheme, 2008, by the rezoning of the following properties: (a) The farm Etosha 671 KQ, Bela Bela: by the amendment of the existing ‘Agriculture’ zoning of the property with the addition of annexure 160 to make provision for Game auction pens and ancillary uses,. (b) Erf 881, Warmbaths Extension 5, Bela Bela, by the amendment of the existing ‘Residential 1’ zoning of the property with the the addition of annexure 158 to make provision for a Guesthouse and ancillary uses. (c) Portion 24 consolidated portion 3 and (5) of erf 1329, Warmbaths Extension 5, Bela Bela by the amendment of the existing ‘Residential 1’ zoning of the property with the addition of annexure 159 to make provision for Overnight Accomodation and ancillary uses. 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 16 August 2013.

Objections to or presentations 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 16 August 2013.

Address: P.O.Box 919, Bela Bela, 0480, Tel: 082 8817 252. (16&23) BELA BELA LAND USE SCHEME, 2008 APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL CONSENT IN TERMS OF CLAUSE 21 OF THE BELA BELA LAND USE SCHEME, 2008, Notice is hereby given that, in terms of Clause 21 of the Bela Bela Land Use Scheme 2008, I/we, the undersigned, intend applying to the Bela Bela Municipality for Special Concent to establish a Law Office/Brokerage on Stand 61 Warmbaths zoned Residential 1 situated at 18

23 August, 2013 Mentz laan. Plans and/or particulars relating to the application may be inspected during office hours at 18 Mentz laan 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, with both the Manager: Planning and Development, Bela Bela Municipality and the undersigned not later than 16 September 2013.

TONIE GROBLER P.O. Box 330 Bela Bela 0480 Tel: 072 712 6936.

(16&23) ESTATE NOTICE IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE ELIZABETH JOHANNA VENTER SLABBERT. ID 430630 0119 085, of portion 94 of the Farm Kromdraai KQ Thabazimbi Date of death: 30 June 2008 Estate Number: 6692/2012 Kindly take notice that the First and Final Liquidation and Distribution Account in the above Estate will lie for inspection for a period of 21 days from date of publication hereof at the office of the Master of the High Court, Pretoria and at the office of the Magistrate, Bela Bela.

MJ BEATSON Executor Attorney For Executor / Executrix LANSER & WILLIAMS 16 Sutter Road P O Box 18 Bela Bela 0480 Tel: (014) 736 2216/7.

NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (NORTH GAUTENG HIGH COURT, PRETORIA) Case No: 24390/2013 In the matter between: ABSA BANK LIMITED Plaintiff and HESTER JACOBA KORFF (ID No. 750522 0183 082) Defendant Persuant to a Judgement granted by this Honourable Court on 30 May 2013 and a Warrant of Execution, the undermentioned property will be sold in execution by the Sheriff of the High Court, Waterberg on Friday the 6th day of September 2013, at 11H00 in front of the Magistrate’s Office, van Emmenis Street, Modimolle, Limpopo Province, to the highest bidder without a reserve price: Portion 3 of Erf 369 Nylstroom Township, Registration Division K.R., Limpopo Province Street Address: 18 A Magasyn Street, Modimolle, Limpopo Province.

Measuring: 947 (Nine hundred and fourty seven) square metres and held by defendant in terms of deed of transfer No. T19856/2006 Improvements:

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Miss Waterberg becomes First Princess for Limpopo

Katlego Mashaba Waterberg from the FET College IT Centre second prince during his parade contest. Photo: TK Mashaba

Katlego Mashaba and Kgomotso Ramonete (Miss Waterberg 2013/ First Princess Limpopo FET College). Photo: TK Mashaba

TK Mashaba

The competing districts were Vhembe, Mophani, Sekhukhuni, Letaba, Waterberg and Capricorn.

According to last year’s first princess, Kwena Malebane, Waterberg did well in this challenging competition. She added that the competition was helpful to students.

“It gives them the self-confidence to be good and always be the best at what they do,” she added.

Mokopane’s FET College had six students in the final round of the District FET Colleges Contest, held on Saturday, 17 August in Giyani.

During the final round Katlego Mashaba came in the top five, while Miss Waterberg 2013, Kgomotso Ramonete returned home as first princess from the larger competition.

Women’s Day Special Chocolate Facial Chocolate is made from cocoa beans, which contain heaps of antioxidants, moisturisers and even antiinflammatory ingredients! It’s not just good to eat (which it is, in moderation — people who eat a bit of chocolate every day live longer, healthier lives, according to several studies) but has other excellent properties too.

For example, you can use it on your skin.

This week’s recipe is a very simple chocolate-honey-oatmeal facial mask.

You will need 1/3 of a cup dark chocolate (the baking kind is fine, but if you want to splurge on an expensive chocolate that’s up to you), 1/4 cup

honey, 3 tablespoons heavy cream and two tablespoons of powdered oatmeal.

Mix all the ingredients thoroughly. It will form a rough paste.

Smear the paste all over your face and spend some time relaxing. 15 minutes is the recommended time. Eat some of the leftover chocolate while you relax.

Then wash the mixture off with lukewarm water and feel how silky soft your skin is.

Most of us probably won’t make this facial often, as it seems a bit unnatural to have chocolate and use it for anything other than eating, but for a bit of a treat it’s a wonder.

9th annual Mofaya Spring Party coming soon

Pretty Paper Mohola, spokesperson. Photo: TK Mashaba TK Mashaba It’s almost time for the 9 th annual Mofaya Spring Party, which will be held on the 31 st of August in Bela-Bela.

According to Mofaya spokesperson Pretty Paper Mohola the annual spring party started as an initiative by a group of local DJs who realized that the entertainment scene in Bela-Bela needed a bit of a boost during the spring tourist season.

“We have been playing locally for most of our lives and with the introduction of the annual spring party it’s time to give our fans a different kind of fun,” he said.

Previous spring parties have included guest DJs from Gauteng and other Limpopo regions, from diverse styles.

“We always want to party with most of the visitors in the Waterberg this time of the season, and our gigs are always free,” Mohola added.

This year’s party has 13 DJs lined up, and will as always be held at Zwakala Lounge.

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HoĂŤrskool Warmbad Matric farewell

Sipho Mahungo and Mable Mashampa looked lovely when making the grand entrance. Photo: Herman Steyn

Charmaine Masemola and Sipho Mkondo looked stunning as they walked in. Photo: Herman Steyn

Happy Motshabi and Meshack Kekana really enjoyed walking on the red carpet.

Photo: Herman Steyn

Refilwe Mokwena and Tagane Nkopedi had the best look on the day. Photo: Herman Steyn

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Reamogetse Ramatsetse and Katlego Makinta made a statement with their grand entrance. Photo: Herman Steyn

Lesego Rathokolo and her companion also enjoyed the great feeling of glamour and style. Photo: Herman Steyn

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Mixed reactions to early textbook orders Lizzy Bapela

Education Minister Angie Motshekga vowed to support Limpopo Province’s Education Department.

Photo: Lizzy Bapela

Limpopo MEC for the Department of Education Dikeledi Magadzi recently announced that the first batch of textbooks in the province for the 2014 academic year is expected to be delivered to the provincial education warehouse on Monday, 19 August. The MEC announced this at the teachers’ union NAPTOSA’s (National Professional Teachers’ Organisation of South Africa) annual conference in Polokwane.

The provincial department made news headline for experiencing massive textbook shortages in 2012, with many schools again reporting shortages 2013. The department was placed under administration in 2011.

Magadzi said that the crisis must not be repeated. She added that they have finalized the orders for the books and the first publisher has already indicated that they want to deliver on Monday. She said they are still trying to sort out as to how that is going to be happening but all necessary books as reported by the schools have been ordered.

The department got mixed reactions when spokesperson Phuti Seloba

Happy Hearts FC

posted the news on Facebook on Sunday, 19 August.

Many users commended the department and Limpopo Premier Stanley Mathabatha for the job well done in solving issues in the department, while some accusing them of trying to score political points for the coming general elections.

“This is just a mere political campaign. I know you do not have interest at heart, for the learners and people of Limpopo. After next year’s elections, if you won, you will go back to your system of delivering them late,” said one disgruntled Facebook user.

Meanwhile, Minister Angie Motshekga recently sent out four senior managers to Limpopo to help resuscitate the province’s Education Department. The minister had said that the managers were deployed to work with the administrator as part of strengthening support for the province.

The team was set to provide to support in key critical areas, especially curriculum support, leaner/ teacher school support material, teacher development stakeholder relations and financial support.

The minister explained this when she

visited Limpopo to brief Magadzi, who took over from Dickson Masemola during Mathabatha’s provincial executive reshuffle. The minister was reportedly in the province to get an update on the department’s performance, after they failed to deliver textbooks and other support materials to schools in 2012. Motshekga reportedly said that the department was faced with a huge infrastructure backlog and the problem was compounded by budget cuts by the provincial treasury. She said she had learnt that because of financial difficulties, the province has closed the budget on infrastructure, so they have not been receiving a budget, and blamed the complete collapse of infrastructure on that.

According to media reports, Motshekga had ordered the head of administration Mzwandile Mathews and senior officials to develop a proposal to secure funds, which would be submitted to Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan

Local netball player makes the national team

stepping up their game Thapelo Rakumakwa was selected for the under 21 national netball team. Photo: TK Mashaba

Total Surrender player in action during their game with Diesel n Dust FC. Photo: TK Mashaba TK Mashaba The newly promoted Bela-Bela SAB team Happy Hearts FC has shown what they are made of during their friendly game on Sunday against the other two local SAB teams, Total Surrender and Diesel n Dust.

The new boys beat Total Surrender 2-0 in the first game of the day, playing like seasoned veterans, before taking Diesel n Dust to the cleaners with a final score of 50.

Happy Hearts coach Mike Letlalo told The BEAT that he was very pleased with his team’s performance.

“This is how I want them to play consistently,” he said, and added that he felt that

friendlies were just as important as competitive games in the long run.

He added that his team is looking forward to the new season.

“There will be a lot of teams wanting to treat us like pushovers,” he said. He said the team was eager to show fans what they were made of.

The match between Total Surrender and Diesel n Dust ended in a 0-2 defeat for Total surrender, despite a lacklustre performance from Diesel n Dust. Both teams were playing at less than optimum in their last games, in fact — Diesel n Dust were playing without a coach and missed several openings, and Total Surrender’s players looked tired.

TK Mashaba Thapelo Rakumakwa, a Grade 11 learner at Hoërskool Warmbad and a member of the Sizwe Stars, has been selected to join the South African national under 21 netball team.

The sole Waterberg representative was chosen during a competition selection in Polokwane on 12 July.

According to her coach, Kgabo Koketso, she impressed the scouts.

“I’m very proud of her achievement and this puts Limpopo, Waterberg and

Bela-Bela on the map once again,” he said. He went on to mention that the local netball court is still in a deplorable condition.

Koketso said that they are glad to have some support from the Department of Sports, but added that they are still in need of sponsors.

“We have equipment from the department but we are still lacking other things especially when we travel as a team,” he added.

The team will soon be playing at a Coca-Cola invitational in Lephalale.