2017
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23 June
Mzamane Ringane
Modimolle remembers 1976 youth Modimolle-based non-political movement Black Lives Matter Foundation (BLMF) led a commemorative walk on Friday, 16 June to remember students who were killed by apartheid police in 1976 during the Soweto uprising.The Soweto uprising was a sequence of demonstrations led by black pupils in South Africa, as a result of among others, the introduction of Afrikaans as a medium of instruction in local schools. The movement invited the whole community join the walk, irrespective of their political affiliation. Modimolle residents of all ages wore school uniform as they marched down Joe Slovo Street.
The commemorative walk began at the local Lekkerbreek Primary School with the participants walking to Ephraim Mogale Stadium. To the benefit of the 2017 youth, BLMF assisted prospective students to apply for
and in support of today’s youth. BLMF Chairperson Zunaid Mosam said the foundation has been established to develop historically disadvantaged areas in the region, including Modimolle-based non-political movement Phagameng, Mabatlaneng, and Black Lives Matter Foundation (BLMF) Mabaleng, among led a commemorative walk on Friday, 16 others. June, to remember students who were Mosam recalled killed by apartheid police in 1976 during how they had to the Soweto uprising. abandon a march to the local police station in 1992, after they acceptance at tertiary institutions. There was a huge turnout at the local event, were intercepted by the Afrikaner with many young people taking advantage of Weerstandsbeweging (AWB) near the railway line between Phagameng and the the services offered at the venue of the June local town. 16 event. He mentioned that that they managed to Although the event was apolitical, many political figures from various parties attended march successfully later that year. The intention of the march was to protest in commemoration of the Soweto uprising
Prospective students were afforded an opportunity for acceptance at various tertiary institutions. Photo: Mzamane Ringane for the release of political prisoners who were detained at the local prison and at the police station. “We need to educate our youth about our history. Modimolle, Bela-Bela, Mookgophong and all our local towns have a strong history,� he said. Mosam said BLMF will also serve to capture the history of the local communities and convey it to the younger generation.
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Narcotics anonymous wants to expand Andries van der Heyde Bela-Bela faces an uphill battle with both the youth and adults who fall under the influence of different drugs, but there is hope for them to fully recover and leave drugs for good. The BEAT met with Sue Spark from the town who was able to fully give up her addiction of pharmaceutical products and has been clean for more than two years — and now she wants to help others. “Drug addicts always look for more and the addiction usually is a result of some form of trauma they have suffered before. But if someone reaches that alltime low, there is always help and hope available.” Since she came to Bela-Bela, people
have approached her for help regarding a loved one who had fallen a victim to drugs. She is currently involved with a non-profit organisation from the Bela-Bela township, which houses recovering drug addicts and assist them on a weekly basis to “go through the steps”, at a local church. Spark said since there is a shortage of rehabilitation centres in the entire province, regular group meetings to help addicts have become much needed. Her main priority now is to establish more narcotics anonymous (NA) meetings in the Bela-Bela area. “The idea of these programmes is for drug addicts who had overcome their addiction to run these meetings. Because those who overcame their addictions are more suited to help others, as they have been through it,” said Spark. “I have found that there is a denial with
Community nabs suspect Carina Bester A store at Mookgophong was robbed by three men on Friday, 16 June. According to Warrant Officer George Ledwaba of the Mookgophong police, one of the robbers entered the Africa Tuckshop at 17:39 and pretended to purchase airtime. He soon indicated to two other men that they could enter as well.
The two men were armed with a knife and a firearm, and robbed the store of R3 000 before fleeing on foot. Members of the community set off after the robbers, and managed to apprehend one fof the alleged robbers, believed to be the first culprit to enter the shop. His alleged accomplices are still at large. The suspect appeared in court on Monday, 19 June, but his name has not yet been released.
Crime round-up Lizzy Bapela The police in Bela-Bela are investigating a case of housebreaking and theft following an incident that happened at a house in Zuma View. Lieutenant-Colonel Abel Phetla of the Bela-Bela police said the incident happened last week and the police arrested two suspects in connection with the case on Tuesday, 20 June. Phetla said the suspects broke into the house and stole wall units, tools and engine parts. He added that the police learned through investigations that the stolen items were already sold at two local scrapyards. The suspects were expected to appear before the Bela-Bela Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 19 June, and the police are working on recovering all the stolen properties. Residents of the Lehawu Farming area outside Bela-Bela were in shock after learning of the death of one of their neighbours. The man was found dead in his bed on the morning of Monday, 19 June. People from the area told the police that they were surprised when they never saw the man that morning also when they learned that he never took cattle for grazing that morning. The concerned neighbours then went to the
man’s house to check what was going on, only to find him lying dead on his bed. The police said the man seemed to have died sometime over the past weekend. The police further said the man has not yet been identified, and they are still looking for his relatives. They have since opened an inquest docket and investigations are underway. Four people were arrested for drunken driving during the police’s operation on the nights of Thursday, 15 and Saturday, 17 June. The Bela-Bela Police had a mini roadblock with the Modimolle Traffic officers on the days and were focusing on enforcing compliance by the drivers on the roads. This was influenced by the fact that it was a long weekend and people were celebrating Youth Day in different forms and at different places. Two of the arrested drivers were local, while the other two were driving past BelaBela. Phetla said the suspects’ cases were remanded when they appeared in court on Monday, 19 June as the police await their blood test results from the forensics unit, which could take up to three months. He added that the suspects would appear in court as soon as the blood test samples had been finalised.
especially parents of drugs addicts who simply ignore the problem and the problem then progresses into horrible crimes to help feed the addict’s need. But these meetings are saviours and it is never too late to do something about the addiction.” Spark, being a recovered addict, said it is not all preaching with these meetings, but by being a living example, addicts see that it is possible to recover, especially in a country where there is much hopelessness. “There is much hopelessness within the country and there is even less hope in townships since the start of democracy. It is but one of the reasons why people have given themselves over to vice, she said. The NA meetings are free of charge. Spark further said it is a key factor to establish hope within a person and to teach them to be thankful for what they have. The need for assistance is huge.
In order to expand this programme further, Spark is in need of a venue, like a church or school hall, within Bela-Bela for people with similar problems to meet once a week and overcome their addiction. If found that the addiction is much greater than a NA meeting can handle, the person will be referred to a rehabilitation centre, she said. “Drug addiction is a disease. Once a person goes to rehab, it is considered to be a safe environment, but once that person leaves and is met with the troubles of the world, they can fall back, no matter if they are rich or very poor. But I know that it is possible to overcome it.” For further information on the NA meetings and how people can assist, contact Spark on tel. 071 682 1155.
Municipal guards targeted Ronél van Jaarsveld Two guards employed by the Modimolle municipality were surprised by four robbers on Saturday, 17 June. The guards were on duty at the old Commando premises near the industrial area at the time. According to Warrant Officer James Findlay, spokesperson for the Modimolle police, the guards were occupied in the security room near the gate. An unknown man attempted to open the door, but when he did not succeed, he smashed the glass. The guards were taken to the main building, where they were tied up with shoelaces.
The suspects fled when the guards’ supervisor arrived. Other than the guards’ cellphones, which are valued at R5 079, nothing was stolen. *Findlay also warned residents against a recent rise in thefts from motor vehicles. The thieves are, according to Findlay, making use of a device that prevents vehicles from remotely locking, after which they are able to help themselves to the contents of the vehicle. Residents are urged to ensure that their vehicles have, in fact, locked, before leaving. “We have also seen an increase in home invasions,” he said.
Rural safety faces a heap of issues Justin Steyn An uptick in murder and rape were among issues raised during the latest rural safety meeting at the Bela-Bela police headquarters. Representatives of various Community Policing Forums, neighbourhood watches, government institutions and community forums sat down on Tuesday, 13 June at the Bela-Bela police station to tackle the latest crime-related matters According to the latest statistics compared to 2016, the town has seen an increase in murder and rape cases. The police could not provide detailed statistics, but stated most of the murder cases were committed in the township, particularly on Mpongolo Street and Skierlik Street. The reported rape cases appear spread throughout the neighbourhood. A new tendency of hijacking has occurred on the N1 Highway between Settlers and Bela-Bela, where stationary vehicles are targeted and hijacked. “Broken-down vehicles or truckers who pull over from the highway are preyed on by criminals, and are often robbed. It has even been reported that the criminals threaten their culprits with toy guns,” said police captain Emsie Roux. Further concern over the outbreak of bird flu infected imports has come to light from the department of agriculture. “Although we have had no crime-related issues to report, we want to warn farmers about the outbreak of bird flu in Zimbabwe. We are urging farmers to
observe their poultry more carefully,” said Kenny Moloisane of the Towoomba Agricultural Resource centre. During the meeting, Zelma Wickham of the department of education said a Sports Against Drugs event is planned to take place during the next school holidays. “The aim of this is to create effective ways to participate in activities that would prevent them from taking part in illegal activities such as substance abuse or loitering at taverns,” she said. Phillip Seloane of the Bela-Bela traffic department said the department has concluded their vehicle checking operations. “We have set up numerous roadblocks at the entrances and exits to town and would like to thank the community for their participation. Our department has had a problem with illegal immigrants and fugitives. We have made some arrests due to the roadblocks,” Seloane said. The newly elected chairperson of the Bela-Bela Crime Support (BBCS) initiative, Awie Oberholzer, said the group is going to increase patrols and set up a website which allows residents to report suspicious behaviour or criminal activity. “Currently we have a lot of burglaries or cases of theft where criminals would scale residential property perimeters to steal small itesms. We are going to set up a website where these incidents can be reported and we can find a common denominator and find these criminals quicker,” Oberholzer said. The next rural safety meeting will take place on Tuesday, 11 July.
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First fires may flare up in parts of the Waterberg
Waterberg District has already experienced the first wild fires for the 2017 winter fire season. Photo supplied times. Modimolle and Alma teams worked very Lizzy Bapela Meanwhile, in Bela-Bela, two fires were hard in suppressing those fires and also reported and attended to by relevant prevented them from damaging any departments. The first fire was reported properties in the area. She added that their The Department of Environmental at the old local show grounds on the teams are also committed and working Affairs Expanded Public Works very hard in preparing land owners for the Programme Working on Fire (WoF) teams responded to the first wild fires in upcoming fires and implementing integrated fire management services. the Waterberg District since the launch She added that after the heavy rains that of the 2017 fire season. Since the start were received in the area, they are of the season, WoF teams have anticipating to have a very busy season. responded to seven fires that raged The heavy rains led to excellent plant across the province, two of those fires growth, all of which has now dried out and having occurred in the Waterberg. become fuel for potential fires. The first fire occurred on Sunday, 11 “We are asking the landowners to work June at Kranskop where 10 hectares of land was destroyed. The second fire was very closely with the Fire Protection Associations to ensure that their land and reported on Saturday, 17 June at Alma farms are fire safe. Our teams are busy Farm under the Modimolle Fire creating fire breaks and doing block burns Protection Association with 19 hectares in preparation for the peak of the fire lost to the blaze. WoF Limpopo Provincial Spokesperson season,” said Gwangwa. WoF reported that there are no injuries Matema Gwangwa said though it is early or loss of life reported so far and they are to be receiving call outs to fires in the pleading with communities not to start Waterberg District, their teams are fires in areas where those fires are likely always ready and on alert to respond to to end up spreading and causing the calls. Gwangwa further said on both fires, the wildfires. This is to ensure safety at all
ZCC courtroom drama Lizzy Bapela The police in Bela-Bela are investigating two counter-charges of common assault against fellow Zion Christian Church parishioners, who allegedly exchanged blows at the local place of worship. SAPS acting station commissioner, Lieutenant-Colonel Abel Phetla, said an “mkhukhu” (men’s dance troupe) session exploded into a fist fight during a practice session in the church. According to Phetla, ZCC troupe dancers, William Makgatho and Phillemon Baloyi, opened a case of assault against one another, following the alleged free-for-all on Wednesday,
14 June. According to the information received, when church elders intervened, one of the clergymen was punched in the face, apparently by mistake. The combatants were eventually separated by members of the congregation, who intervened in the battle. Phetla said Makgatho was the first to lay a charge of assault on the same evening of the alleged punch-up, while Baloyi arrived at the local police station the next day. He added Baloyi could have followed up with a counter-charge after he heard the police were looking for him. Both the accused appeared before the Bela-Bela Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 19 June.
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morning of Sunday, 18 June, while the second one was reported to have happened on the R101 near Swift Diesel filling station on the afternoon of the same day.
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Illegal workers rounded up reserve,” Mr van Zyl said in an interview with The BEAT. He said some of the workers had fraudulent Police and private security swooped on a working permits, and that the majority were staggering 13 foreign nationals with alleged Zimbabwean nationals. fraudulent work permits. Those who were working illegally were Most of the culprits arrested on the spot. are believed to be Van Zyl said most of Zimbabwean nationals. the burglaries have The majority of the The 13 reportedly occurred over burglary incidents have worked on a weekends, and that occurred during construction site at the of grave concern weekends even at times Swartkloof Private was that some of the while guests were inside Game Lodge, pressing crimes were their respective vacation panic buttons that committed while dwellings. some of these workers guests were inside migh have been their respective involved in criminality. vacation dwellings. Bela-BelaSAPS spokesperson Sergeant “The incidents involved theft of laptops, Hester van Zyl said the alleged illegal cell phones, and in one case an unknown workers were arrested on Thursday, 8 June. man tried to steal a flat screen television A co-owner of the reserve, Jan van Zyl, said set, but the visitor spotted him and he fled there had been concerns with regards to a the scene,” he added. number of burglaries, and that a joint Sergeant van Zyl said the culprits were operation of police and security personnel expected to appear before the Bela-Bela was set up to investigfate. Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 22 June. “We acquired the assistance of the local She could not divulge any more information police and security, and they turned their on the case as investigations are ongoing. attention to construction workers who are At the time of going to press the outcomes currently employed for a project at the of the court appearance was not yet known. Justin Steyn
Thirteen alleged illegal construction workers are in hot water for allegedly carrying false working permits. Photo supplied
New AIDS council rising in LIM368 unveiled by the mayor
The LIM368 municipality is in the process of creating a local AIDS council. Ronél van Jaarsveld The LIM368 Municipality recently took the first steps in establishing a local AIDS council in order to combat the spread of the disease through awareness campaigns. A meeting attended by members of the community, state departments, and the municipality, was held on Wednesday, 14 June. The aim was to garner nominations for the committee.
“We want to be exemplary, but we will need to work together to achieve this,” said LIM368 mayor Marlene van Staden. “We want to be a municipality that charges forward, and invite those who can make a difference in our community to serve on the council.” LIM368 will be the first municipality in the Waterberg to found a local AIDS council. The aim of the council is to coordinate projects and awareness campaigns between the community and the government.
Co-ordinator Lucas Rampu detailed the duties of those on the council as being similar to those of a member of the municipal council. “These are the people who will be communicating directly with the residents and passing on the message,” he said. “Poverty and unemployment are among the big driving forces for the spread of HIV/ AIDS. People will need to adapt their lifestyles if they do not want to become ill.” According to the government’s National
Strategic Plan for the fight against HIV, TB, and other sexually transmitted diseases for 2017-2022, 100 000 women out of every 270 000 between the ages of 15 to 24 years are infected with HIV annually. The death toll attributed to HIV was 150 375 – a decrease from 2012’s 185 558, although these numbers may be low compared to reality, due to misreporting of HIV-related deaths. Members of the fledgling council will be announced on Monday, 26 June.
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Mookgophong youth bothered by social ills The concerned youth of Mookgophong prayed for the scourge of social ills and young people’s lifestyle in their area. The local choir entertained the audience during the night. Photo supplied
Lizzy Bapela Scores of young people from across Mookgophong gathered at the local community hall for a reconciliation and lifestyle prayer event. The prayer took place from 18:00 on Thursday, 15 to 6:00 Friday, 16 June and was organised by
local residents Mpho Amos Matlou, Alfred Matjila and gospel artist Tau Dia Rora. Matlou said that the main aim of prayer was to observe the scourge of social ills and the lifestyle of young people today. The concerned citizens prayed against the abuse of drugs and substances by young people, and the abuse of and
violence against women and children by their close relatives. These are things that are happening across the country in a worrisome rate and concern the society. Nyaope use and abuse is also rife in Mookgophong. The session was filled with music and dance by different local gospel artists including the Masole a Tumelo Choir
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and Mookgophong Gospel Choir, as well as prayers led by different pastors. While passing the vote of thanks, organizers expressed gratitude towards all participants including representatives of various local community structures and the community at large. They said that the turnout was very satisfying and they hope for even greater turnout next time.
Queen Mahlodi Malema
Photos: Mzamane Ringane
Mzamane Ringane Education is the theme for the reigning Miss Mookgophong, Mahlodi Betra Malema. The seventeen-year-old Makhutjisha Senior Secondary School Grade 11 learner told The BEAT that her biggest wish is to improve the level of education among Mookgophong youth. This lively young woman said she intends to participate in the Miss SA pageant in the near future. “If I win I would keep on improving the level of education in Mookgophong because I believe that education is the key out of poverty,”
Modimolle football lover Thabo Monene donned school uniform during a soccer tournament on Youth Day.
Modimolle residents Moyahabo Mahlaka (from left), Mahlodi Molekwa and Agnes Manganye celebrated Youth Day by wearing school uniform.
While the entire country was commemorating the Soweto uprising, birthday boy Strike Vukela (with ANC T-shirt), who was born on the historical day of 16 June 1976, celebrated his special day in the company of renowned politician and friend, Klaas Mabunda.
she said. The Mookgophong beauty queen spent most of her childhood days in Bochum, where she lived with her grandparents. “I was introduced to beauty pageants by Phillipine Masemine who hosted a pageant in 2016. I entered and did not win, but I did not give up,” Malema told The BEAT. She said when the Mr and Miss Mookgophong pageant was launched, she felt the need to enter as the competition was about empowering the community. “I knew it was all about helping out the community in many ways, and that gave me motivation to enter because giving back to the community is what I always wanted,” she continued. The petite Malema enjoys spending time with children, especially the ones at preschool level. She believes that it is important to shape the lives of young people at an early age, because they are the future of the country. The Miss Mookgophong team, led by the cofounder George Khosa, reigning Queen Mahlodi Betra Malema and Mr Mookgophong Winston Kgopedi, recently donated school uniforms to deserving primary school learners in Mookgophong.
Mahlodi Betra Malema has the interests of her community at heart. Photo supplied
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LEGALS NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION AUCTION IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (GAUTENG DIVISION, PRETORIA) CASE NO: 50360/2016 In the matter between: BELLE VUE FARMS (PTY) LTD Plaintiff and EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TRADING 437 (PTY) LTD Defendant In pursuance of a judgment of the above Honourable Court granted on 14 September 2016, and in execution of a writ of execution of immovable property issued thereafter, the following property will be sold by the Sheriff of the High Court for the district of Bela-Bela on 28 June 2017 at 11H00 at 18 De Beer
Street, Bela-Bela to the highest bidder, without reserve CERTAIN: Portion 62, a portion of portion 16 of Farm Roodekuil 496; BelaBela; Registration Division KR, Limpopo; MEASURING: 29,110 hectares; HELD: Under Deed of Transfer Number: T038966/ 07; ZONING: Agricultural IMPROVEMENTS: The following information is furnished but not guaranteed: The Property situated at Portion 62 of Farm Roodekuil (GPS: -24.94776, 28.31662) consists of: 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 kitchen, 1 lounge, 1 dining room, 2 garages, deck and lapa; outhouse with 3 bedrooms, living room and 1 bathroom; 3 boreholes; 5 bush camps (The nature, extent, condition and existence of the improvements are not guaranteed); The Purchaser shall in addition to the Sheriff’s commission, which is 6% (Six Percent) on the first R30 000.00 of the proceeds of the sale and thereafter 3.5% (Three Comma Five Percent) up to a maximum fee of R10,777.00 (Ten Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Seven Rand) plus VAT thereon and a minimum of R542.00 plus VAT thereon; pay a deposit of 10% of the purchase price in cash or bank guarantee cheque or EFT into the Sheriff’s trust account immediately upon demand by the Sheriff and the balance against transfer, which shall be secured by a
Bank guarantee in a form acceptable to Plaintiff’s attorneys, which guarantee shall be delivered by the Purchaser to the Sheriff within 21 (twenty one) days from the date of the sale and shall provide for the payment of the full balance and any such interest payable as provided for hereunder. Should the purchaser fail to furnish the sheriff with a bank guarantee within 21 days after the date of sale, the Sheriff may in his/her sole discretion grant the purchaser a 5 day extension within which to provide the required bank guarantee. Should the Purchaser fail to furnish the sheriff with a bank guarantee, which is approved by the execution creditor’s attorney, within the required time, the sale may be cancelled. The Rules of this auction are available 24 hours before the auction at the office of the Sheriff Bela-Bela, 18 De Beer Street, Bela-Bela. The Sheriff Bela-Bela will conduct the sale. Registration as a buyer is a pre-requisite subject to conditions, inter alia: A) Directive of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008(URL:http:// www.info.gov.za/view/ DownloadFileAction?id=99961) B) FICA - legislation i.r.o. proof of identity and address particulars C) Registration conditions of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008. The aforesaid sale shall be subject to the Conditions of Sale which may be inspected at the office of the Sheriff Bela-Bela, 18 De Beer Street, Bela-Bela, during normal office hours Monday to Friday, Tel: (014) 736 3389, or at the offices of the attorneys acting for the Execution Creditor / Plaintiff:
GROSSKOPF ATTORNEYS, 273 Paul Kruger Street, Pretoria; Tel: (012) 346 2606 (REF: M174/JWG/sm) Signed at Pretoria on this the day of 2017. GROSSKOPF ATTORNEYS ATTORNEYS FOR THE PLAINTIFF 273 Paul Kruger Street 4TH Floor, PGC House, Pretoria Tel: 012 364 2606 Fax: 012 305 7560 E-mail: sonja@grosslaw.co.za Ref: M174/JWG/sm BELA-BELA LAND-USE SCHEME, 2008 Notice is hereby given to all whom it may concern, that in terms of Clause 21 of the Bela-Bela Land-Use Scheme, 2008, and read with section 2(2) and the relevant provisions of the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act, 2013 that URBANSIGNAL (PTY) LTD, intend applying to the Bela-Bela Local Municipality for special consent for the construction and operation of a 25m high telecommunications monopole mast and base station on Erf 5381 BelaBela Extension 4. Full particulars and plans may be inspected during normal office hours at the office of the applicant at the address included below or at the Office of the Manager: Planning and Development, Bela-Bela Municipality, Chris Hani Drive, Bela-Bela. Any objection, with the grounds therefore, shall be lodged with or made in writing to both the applicant at the address mentioned below and The Manager: Planning and Development, Bela-Bela Municipality, Private Bag x1609, BelaBela, 0480, within 28 days of the date of the first publication of this notice, viz
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23 June 2017. Closing date for objections: 18 July 2017 Applicant: URBANSIGNAL (PTY) LTD Street address: 38 22nd Street, Menlo Park, 0081 Postal Address: P.O. Box 35881, Menlo Park, 0102 Tel: (012) 346 0911 Email: rf@urbansignal.co.za Our Ref: AT0033 – (ATLM076) Bela-Bela Islamic. (23&30 June 2017). BELA-BELA LAND-USE SCHEME, 2008 Notice is hereby given to all whom it may concern, that in terms of Clause 21 of the Bela-Bela Land-Use Scheme, 2008, that URBANSIGNAL (PTY) LTD, intend applying to the Bela-Bela Local Municipality for special consent for the construction and operation of a 25m high telecommunications monopole mast and base station on PORTION 19 OF THE FARM HET BAD 465KR zoned as Educational, situated at Laerskool Warmbad Hostel in Robbertson Road Bela-Bela Full particulars and plans may be inspected during normal office hours at the office of the applicant at the address included below or at the Office of the Manager: Planning and Development, Bela-Bela Municipality, Chris Hani Drive, Bela-Bela. Any objection, with the grounds therefore, shall be lodged with or made in writing to both the applicant at the address mentioned below and The Manager: Planning and Development, Bela-Bela Municipality, Private Bag x1609, BelaBela, 0480, within 28 days of the date of the first publication of this notice, viz 23 June 2017. Closing date for any objections: 21 July 2017 Applicant: URBANSIGNAL (PTY) LTD Street address: 38 22nd Street, Menlo Park, 0081 Postal Address: P.O. Box 35881, Menlo Park, 0102 Tel: (012) 346 0911 Email: rudi@urbansignal.co.za Our Ref: 8431 – Laerskool Warmbad - PORTION 19
OF THE FARM HET BAD 465-KR. (23&30 June 2017). BELA-BELA LAND-USE SCHEME, 2008 Notice is hereby given to all whom it may concern, that in terms of Clause 21 of the Bela-Bela Land-Use Scheme, 2008, that URBANSIGNAL (PTY) LTD, intend applying to the Bela-Bela Local Municipality for special consent for the construction and operation of a 25m high telecommunications monopole mast and base station on ERF 69 SPA PARK BELA-BELA, zoned as Educational, situated at 70 Woodpecker Street, Spa Park, Bela-Bela Full particulars and plans may be inspected during normal office hours at the office of the applicant at the address included below or at the Office of the Manager: Planning and Development, Bela-Bela Municipality, Chris Hani Drive, Bela-Bela. Any objection, with the grounds therefore, shall be lodged with or made in writing to both the applicant at the address mentioned below and The Manager: Planning and Development, Bela-Bela Municipality, Private Bag x1609, BelaBela, 0480, within 28 days of the date of the first publication of this notice, viz 23 June 2017. Closing date for objections: 21 July 2017 Applicant: URBANSIGNAL (PTY) LTD Street address: 38 22nd Street, Menlo Park, 0081 Postal Address: P.O. Box 35881, Menlo Park, 0102 Tel: (012) 346 0911 Email: rudi@urbansignal.co.za Our Ref: 8436 – Spa Park Primary. (23&30 June 2017). BELA-BELA LAND-USE SCHEME, 2008 Notice is hereby given to all whom it may concern, that in terms of Clause 21 of the Bela-Bela Land-Use Scheme, 2008, that URBANSIGNAL (PTY) LTD, intend applying to the Bela-Bela Local Municipality for special consent for the construction
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and operation of a 25m high telecommunications monopole mast and base station on ERF 5824 BELABELA EXT. 5, zoned as Educational, situated at Stand 5824 Ext.5, Bela-Bela Full particulars and plans may be inspected during normal office hours at the office of the applicant at the address included below or at the Office of the Manager: Planning and Development, Bela-Bela Municipality, Chris Hani Drive, Bela-Bela. Any objection, with the grounds therefore, shall be lodged with or made in writing to both the applicant at the address mentioned below and The Manager: Planning and Development, Bela-Bela Municipality, Private Bag x1609, Bela-Bela, 0480, within 28 days of the date of the first publication of this notice, viz 23 June 2017. Closing date for objections: 21 July 2017 Applicant: URBANSIGNAL (PTY) LTD Street address: 38 22nd Street, Menlo Park, 0081 Postal Address: P.O. Box 35881, Menlo Park, 0102 Tel: (012) 346 0911 Email: rudi@urbansignal.co.za Our Ref: 8432 – Albert Lithuli. (23&30 June 2017).
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Farmers at Bela-Bela cry fowl over bird flu Justin Steyn The bird flu outbreak in neighbouring Zimbabwe has triggered shockwaves within the farming sector in and around the Waterberg. Farmers and private households who keep a poultry run have been warned to monitor any unusual behaviour from their birds. Thus far no cases of bird flu have been detected in the Waterberg or elsewhere in the broader South Africa. Kenny Moloisane of the Agricultural resource centre in Towoomba outside of Bela-Bela said that the centre is open to treating any poultry that may appear sickly or have been affected by the virus. “We urge all farmers to report to us if their chickens, ducks and other poultry may have been affected. We will do our best to investigate all reported cases,” he said during a rural safety meeting on Tuesday, 13 June. The H5N8 strain of bird flu was detected in Zimbabwe in the past week and has put South African authorities on high alert. “We have taken note of the outbreak of bird flu, a highly pathogenic avian influenza in
Limpopo farmers and poultry businesses have been warned not to import any poultry from Zimbabwe due to a spread of bird flu in the country. Photo supplied Zimbabwe which is neighbouring Limpopo in the northern part. We do not have any vaccine
registered at the moment, but we do encourage people who might experience any unusual
LIM 368 LOCAL MUNICIP ALITY MUNICIPALITY
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PUBLIC NOTICE
DISPOSAL OF CAPIT AL MO VABLE ASSET CAPITAL MOV Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 14 of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act of 2003 (Act 56 of 2003) read with Regulation 40(2)(b) of the Municipal Supply Chain Management Regulations published under Government Gazette 27636 of 30 May 2005, Municipal Supply Management Policy and Council Resolution A99/5/2017 that LIM 368 Local Municipality intends to dispose of the following movable capital assets: Description (i) Volvo XC 60, 3.0T Geartronic (AWD) Station Wagon (ii) Audi Q7, 3.0 TFSI
Model 2012 Metalic Brown 2013 Ice Silver
Reserve Price R100 000.00 R385 000.00
Prospective bidders or members of the public are invited to deposit their price proposals, submissions or offers to the Tender / Bid box at our Main Offices, Budget and Treasury Unit, situated at Civic Centre, O R Tambo Square, Harry Gwala Street, Modimolle, not later than Friday 29 July 2017. The proposals must be placed in an enveloped marked “DISPOSAL OF CAPITAL MOVABLE ASSET –VOLVO XC 60” AND “DISPOSAL OF CAPITAL MOVABLE ASSET – AUDI Q7” The above price proposals, submissions or offers must be submitted on a bid form(s) which is/are available at a non-refundable payment of R50,00 from the Records Office from Monday 26/6/2017. Interested parties may contact Mr Tommy Malope at 071 111 1181 for viewing of the vehicle from Monday 26 June 2017 – Thursday 28 July 2017 from 07:30 – 16:15. The highest proposal or any bid will not necessarily be accepted. The good / asset is sold as “VOETSTOOTS”. The Volvo XC 60, 3.0T will not be sold at less the reserve price of R100 000,00. The Audi Q7, 3.0 TFSI will not be sold at less the reserve price of R385 000,00 Bids/Proposals will be adjudicated in terms of Council Supply Chain Management Policy and preference will be given to local residents, local car dealers, youth, women and disabled persons. Enquiries may be directed to Mr Tommy Malope at 071 111 1181 and Mr Xavier Mokhanda at (014) 718-2023 alternatively 083 401 3477. Civic Centre OR Tambo Square Harry Gwala Street MODIMOLLE 0510
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developments in their poultry to immediately get in touch and report such to the department,” said Limpopo’s Agricultural spokesperson Selby Makgotho in a statement. The spokesperson of the national department of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries’ Veterinary Service, Bomikazi Molazi said that the country has suspended all poultry imports from Zimbabwe. “South Africa immediately suspended all trade in live birds and poultry, meat, table eggs and other unprocessed poultry products and communicated this to the Zimbabwean Chief Veterinary Officer,” she said. South Africa imports very little from Zimbabwe. All importers were immediately notified that their import permits were cancelled. “Any permits which have not been used should please be returned to the Department with immediate effect,” she said The Herald, a Zimbabwean newspaper, has reported that 7,000 chickens had died from the virus, with an additional 140,000 required to be slaughtered in order to prevent the disease from spreading. The virus was first discovered at Irvine’s, a poultry and egg producer in that country.
COMMENTS ON BY -LA WS BY-LA -LAWS Public Notice calling for comments into the following By-Laws:¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾
Impoundment of animals by-laws Streets By-laws Scheduled of events applications time frames Municipal land use planning Informal trade By-laws Fireworks By-law Municipality: Tariffs By-law Control of waste disposal facilities Water services By-Laws Electricity Supply By-laws Community fire safety By-laws Cemeteries and crematoria By-Laws Prevention and suppression of nuisances By-laws Buildings By-laws Supervision and control of the carrying on of business of street vendor, Pedlar or Hawkers By-law Liquor trading Hours Solar water-Heater By-laws Plantations/Parks, Gardens, Recreation facilities and Nature Reserve Special rating areas By-laws Parks for caravan and mobile homes Parking By-laws Property rates By-laws
Members of the public are hereby informed of the draft By-Laws mentioned above which are available for comments The documents are available from the Municipal website www.lim368.gov.za and the following buildings:¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾
Mookgophong library Area Manager Office( Mookgophong) Mabatlane Library Area Manager office (Mabatlane) Phagameng Library Nylstroom Town library(Ruth First) Office of the Manager: Corporate Services at Main Municipal Building
The closing date for comments is 30 June 2017. For enquiry please contact Legal Department at (014) 718-2051 or Corporate Services at 014 718 2029. Any comments should be directed to records@modimolle.gov.za Civic Centre OR Tambo Square Harry Gwala Street MODIMOLLE 0510
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WATA advised to call off taxi strike Lizzy Bapela The wheels have come off on a planned taxi strike in Bela-Bela. As early as 8:00am Thursday, 15 June, barricades were going up at some streets in the township as the local taxi drivers and operators joined in on the strike that was conducted nationally. The BEAT spoke to the Warmbaths Taxi Association (WATA) Chairman Malesela David Mogale, who confirmed that members from Bela-Bela also participated, as they are also affiliates of SANTACO (South African
The Warmbaths Taxi Association was not badly affected by the strike. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
National Taxi Council). Mogale said members began their morning
duties as usual and stopped after receiving a call from SANTACO.
He added that they got a call at 8:00am and resumed their duties just after 10:00am, after the striking members submitted their memorandum at the National Taxi Finance office. “At first we thought the strike was only affecting members in Gauteng, so we continued with our duties as usual. We had to comply as soon as our national office gave us the directive and wait for their call again to resume work on our side. Anyway we were expecting something like that because we did get a note about the strike the day before. We have not received complains of disrupted services from commuiters,� he said.
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Families benefit from charity drive partnership Lizzy Bapela Six families from disadvantaged backgrounds in Bela-Bela benefitted from food parcels donated by a professional soccer team in conjunction with a local men’s prayer collective. The celebrated Mamelodi Sundowns Supporters Club and the Bela-Bela United Men’s Prayer Groupg spread goodwill in the township. The street procession took place on Friday, 16 June, visiting houses in Extension 1, Mampatile and the Old Location. All the the beneficiaries are unemployed and survive on social grants. These included the Mashabas, Mashala, Khota, Matsieng, Chauke and Mangena. The prayer group consists of denominations such as the Evangelical Presbyterian (former Swiss Mission), Methodist Church, Uniting Reformed Church, AME and National Baptist Church. Mamelodi Sundowns supporters club branches arrived from the Pretoria neighbourhoods of Saulsville, Nelmapheus, Atteridgeville, Akasia, Soshanguve, Mamelodi and also Bela-Bela. The Mamelodi Sundowns Supporters Club hosts sports events during Youth Month, but this year chose to embark on the charity drive. The local chairperson, Jappie Rankapola approached the prayer group’s chairperson Joseph Makhubela, to find ways of how to help needy families . Rankapola is also a member of the Methodists Church, which is also a part of the prayer group. A delegation was tasked to drive around the township, identifying the beneficiaries. On the day of the distribution of the food parcels, the delegation of donors participated in a procession starting on the Moloto Street Park, to the homes of the
The donors filled the streets of the township. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
The Mashabas was the first family to receive the groceries. Photo: Lizzy Bapela beneficiaries. Makhubela said the aim of the walk was to show the members’ support to the families and showcase the delegation to the public. He added they also targeted women and
The Bela-Bela United Men’s Prayer Group chairperson Joseph Makhubela addressed the delegation and the families. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
children abuse, since most of the delegates were menfolk. Makhubela said the initiative also aimed to send a message to the community that not all men were “trash”.
Banners branding the soccer team and prayer group were displayed during the procession. The beneficiaries were grateful to the generosity of spirit from the organisers.
Firefighters commemorate World Environmental Day
Lizzy Bapela Expanded Public Works Programme and Working on Fire teams from Mookgophong joined the Environmental Affairs Department and the rest of the world in commemorating World Environment Day (WED) and World Day to Combat Desertification (WDCD). The event was held on Thursday 15 June at Schoonoord Village outside Jane Furse in the Sekhukhune District. The area is where generations of people lived in harmony with their environment and is also home to the legendary Sekhukhune kingdom. Environmental Affairs Deputy Minister, Barbra Thomson, and the Limpopo MEC for Economic Development, Environment and Tourism, Seaparo Sekwati, presided over proceedings. WED is observed globally on 5 June, to
promote awareness on the importance of preserving the environment. The day is aimed at mobilizing people across the world to tackle environmental challenges which include climate change, global warming, air quality, ecosystem management, deforestation, biodiversity loss and poaching. Since its inception, WED has developed into a global platform for taking action on urgent environmental issues, with millions of people taking part in helping drive change in consumption habits, as well as in national and international environmental policies. The WDCD has been observed since 17 March 1995. The United Nations General Assembly declared the WDCD in 1994. Although these international days are celebrated on different days, the departments of Environmental Affairs
and Economic Development decided on a joint celebration because these celebrations are complementary in many respects. The event was kick-started with drum majorettes leading the Deputy Minister into the Peter Nchabeleng Community Hall, where the official event took place. The theme for the event was “Connecting people to nature”. World Day to combat desertification is celebrated annually on 17 June, and is observed to promote public awareness of the effects of drought and desertification. Both these days have grown into being globally celebrated days for positive action to protect the environment. “As you may be aware, land is a vital natural capital for producing food and other ecosystem goods and services. It is even more so for the rural poor, especially women, who rely heavily on
Waterberg firefighters joined the World Environmental Day commemorations in the Sekhukhune District. Photo: Lizzy Bapela land as their most significant asset for the sustenance of their livelihoods and well-being for their households and families,” said the Minister in her keynote note address. She emphasized that the health and wellbeing of communities, and especially the rural poor, are intricately linked to the health and productivity of the land. The Limpopo Province has a fairly high provincial degradation index and of the highest provincial indices of soil degradation and susceptibility to donga formation. The province has also experienced serious challenges relating to drought that is also affecting water and food systems.
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Local youth club spoils pre-scholars
The children learned about animals kept at the pet shop, among them snake species. Photo supplied
Lizzy Bapela Children from various pre-schools in BelaBela had a fun-filled day, courtesy of the local youth club, Ikageng Youth Centre. The centre took the children on an outing to a downtown pet shop, Haartelief, for eco-sector awareness. Participating pre-schools included
Youth day
Ratang, Our Future, Siza Ngo Thando and Kutlwelo Botlhoko. During the visit at the petshop, the children were taught about animals that are kept there, including one 2,5-metre long snake. They also played games such as sack race and egg-on-a-spoon. Tebogo Modiba of Ikageng Youth Centre told The BEAT they sent invites to all the
pre-schools in the township, of which only the four responded and participated. The club thanked all the participating pre-schools and their staff and management, as well as the pet shop’s personnel and management, for their full co-operation and showing interest in their initiative. Modiba further said that the next time they embark on such an initiative, they
intend to extend it to primary schools, targeting learners in the foundation phase, especially the Grade Rs. He added they would be rounding off the Youth Month celebrations with an event for young people scheduled to take place on Saturday, 8 July. He said a beauty pageant was to be staged, to identify Mr and Miss Ikageng Youth Centre.
Educators and support staff at Bela-Bela’s Mmamakwa Full Service School celebrated Youth Day by wearing school uniforms at their workplace. They told The BEAT on the day that they were then called learners and referred to the learners as sir and ma’am.
Rubbish bins were seen lined up on the main street of Soweto Section in BelaBela on Wednesday, 14 June in BelaBela’s and no resident was available to comment on the matter. The Bela-Bela Municipality also could not be reached for comment.
Photos: Lizzy Bapela
The naught 7s group also showed off their uniform.
Educators and learners reversed roles, with the former sent around on errands.
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Soccer star dreams big Neo Hlongwane in action during some of the matches he was playing at. Photo supplied.
TK Mashaba Bela-Bela‘s youthful soccer sensation Neo Hlungwane (14) has found a place at the coveted Safa Transnet School of Excellence. The Johannesburg-based academy is the dream destination for every single emerging soccer player nationwide. Now Hlungwane has emerged from kicking a soccer ball in the dusty streets of BelaBela township to reaching dizzy heights. The young lad started his soccer career at a very young age and his hard work on and off the field has paid rewarding dividends. Hlungwane, the former Total Surrender FC and Diesel n Dust FC junior player said his dream is to play for the Mamelodi Sundowns FC, the reigning champions of the Caf Champions League.
He was spotted by the Safa Transnert School of Excellence during trials in 2015 in Bela-Bela. This Grade Nine leaner said his ambition is to see himself playing professional football at the highest level. “I was asked by Mamelodi Sundowns team last week to join them, but can only do so after the mid-year exams,” he added. Hlungwane said he is working hard to be a successful player and make his family proud. During the trials, Hlungwane and three other players went to Gauteng for a training camp. Three weeks later he received a message that he was invited to join the Transnet-sponsored academy. Hlungwane said he was thankful to good advice from his local mentor, former Diesel N Dust FC and Terrors FC player, Sam Modise. “I am proud of his career by far and it’s an inspiration to all the young boys in the township,” Modise said.
Troublemakers FC triumphant
Modimolle Troublemakers FC lifted the main trophy at the inaugural Black Lives Matters Foundation Soccer Tournament. Photo: Mzamane Ringane Mzamane Ringane The Waterberg Region’s third division team Modimolle Troublemakers FC lifted the trophy of the inaugural Black Lives Matters Foundation Soccer Tournament, on Friday, 16 June. The tournament was held at the Ephraim Mogale Stadium, with a total of eight local teams battling it out in front of a cheering crowd. Soccer lovers packed the grandstands to come and witness this daylong soccer event, which was staged during the offseason period. The reputable Troublemakers FC who enjoys massive support in Modimolle defeated local rivals Celtic FC 2-0 in the final, to lift the trophy. Celtic FC had earlier outshined Arsenal
FC 2-0 in the first semi-final, to qualify for a place in the final. Troublemakers FC on the other hand escaped the claws of Modimolle Home Defenders FC with a 2-1 score, to secure a spot in the final. The soccer spectacle kicked off with a match between Lekkerbreek Primary School and Modimolle Primary School. The Lekkerbreek Primary School lads took home a trophy and gold medals after whipping their counterparts from Modimolle Primary School 3-1. In the match between Phagameng High School and Solomon Mahlangu High School, there was nothing to separate the two teams at the end of 90 regulation time. Solomon Mahlangu High School won the competition with a narrow score of 43 on penalties.
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Curtains fall on SAB League season
Benfica FC of Lephalale will battle for a spot in the top eight when they go up against NTK Happy Boys FC. Photo: Mzamane Ringane Mzamane Ringane The Waterberg Region’s SAB League 2016/17 season officially came to an end recently, with daylong play-offs at the Ephraim Mogale Stadium. A total of six matches were presented by the SAFA Waterberg at the local soccer stadium, where teams competed for position four to nine on the log standings. Teams from all the three streams (A, B & C) of the Waterberg SAB Regional League took part in the competition. The play-offs for promotion had already been hosted in recent weeks, where Stream B’s Ditlou FC from Mokopane was crowned Waterberg champions. Stream C’s Palalala Giant Killers FC and Stream A champions Qualitho FC, settled for positions two and three respectively. In Modimolle Junior Stars FC (Stream B) of Mookgophong claimed position four in the region.
Junior Stars FC defeated Vaalwater’s Boys 2 Men FC (Stream A) 2-1 in their first match of the day, and continued to claim another three on walkover against Maseko FC (Stream C). Maseko FC, who failed to pitch up for their fixture, surrendered a further three points to Boys 2 Men FC.
Boys 2 Men FC ended their race on position five, with Maseko FC settling for position six. In a battle for positions seven and eight, Stream B’s PJ Stars FC gave Benfica FC of Stream C a 4-0 lashing, and continued to claim maximum points when they defeated Stream A’s NTK Happy Boys FC
1-0. PJ Stars FC claimed position seven with a total of seven points. The match between NTK Happy Boys FC and Benfica FC was postponed to a yet to be announced venue and date. The winning team between the two will earn a place in the top eight.