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24 January 2014

Lizzy Bapela Bela-Bela’s Raeleng Secondary School promised great improvement and better results this year, following the school’s poor performance in 2013.

Students of the 2014 Grade 12 Class and their principal Joseph Mashishi said this during several

back to school campaigns at the school and visits by The BEAT recently.

Limpopo Health MEC Dipuo LetsatsiDuba and Waterberg District Executive Mayor Tlotlanang Mogotlane visited the school in one campaign, accompanied by officials and managers of the local and district municipalities and sector departments. These include local

circuit manager Makoma Phatudi, district senior manager of Education Julia Madela and former Limpopo Economic Development and Tourism (LEDET) MEC Pinkie Kekana.

Mashishi addressed the delegation about challenges faced by the school including misbehaving, uncooperative and absent students and teachers, poor performance and resistance to

working hard. It was also learnt then that three teachers smelled of alcohol while the MEC was there and allegedly had the tendency of coming to school under the influence of alcohol.

One of the teachers has reportedly produced fraudulent marks after being absent from school for a long period...

Students of Raeleng Secondary School listened attentively to the Health MEC and her entourage’s address during a back to school campaigns at the school recently. Photo: Lizzy Bapela. STORY CONTINUES ON PAGE 3

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“Buddah” is not afraid of snakes, no matter how dangerous they are

Buddah with one of the snakes he rescued. Photo supplied TK Mashaba Thipe Dlamini, also known as Buddah, is an employee at the Bela Bela Local Municipality who, in the last year alone, managed to save three snakes and take them to safety.

One of these was a 4.7m long python, which was caught at the local cemetery. He also caught a black mamba at the provincial public works

yard and a rock python next to the testing station.

“As a young boy growing up in Bela Bela, I was fond of snakes,” he said.

“My dad used to say I was naughty because instead of killing them, I would often use non-poisonous snakes as pets.”

Dlamini added that he made sure that his grandmother never found out about his love for reptiles as she would have punished him for it.

“When I grew up I had the opportunity to undergo a course of training in Vegetation Management.

Within the module I learned more about snake handling and identification, which instilled an even deeper love for these animals in me.

It pains me to see people killing them,” he said.

Dlamini believes that people need to be made aware that snakes are not normally aggressive towards humans unless they feel threatened.

People are advised to call the municipality at 014 736 8000 and the municipality will dispatch personnel to assist, without endangering either humans or snakes.

Municipality delays appointment of DA councillor Justin Steyn The DA has reported the Modimolle Municipality for delaying the appointment of one of their Councillors.

DA Spokesperson, Desiree van Der Walt, said that she has written to the Minister and the Limpopo MEC of Local Government to report the Modimolle Municipality for delaying the appointment of DA Councillor, Michiel Laubscher.

The DA successfully contested Ward 8 in Modimolle on 27 November 2013 and it has been alleged that the municipality held a Council meeting in December 2013, without inviting or notifying Laubsher.

Van der Walt said that in accordance

with the law, a councillor is appointed on the date of the Election on which he or she has successfully won the Ward.

“The ANC governed Modimolle Municipality must adhere to the laws of our country and accept the outcomes of a democratic byelection,” she said.

The residents of Ward 8 have been without a Ward Councillor since the death of Councillor Lourens van Aswegen, in August last year.

Van der Walt said that residents of the Ward voted on 27 November and deserve to have their chosen councillor appointed without any delay.

Modimole municipal spokesperson, Patrick Shika, said that the delay was caused by a wait for documents from the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) in order for them to prepare documentation to appoint Laubscher serve in council.

Shika said that a council meeting was expected to take place on Friday where Laubscher will be appointed.

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Accused murderer gets 25 years Lizzy Bapela A Bela-Bela murder accused was sentenced to a total of 25 years in prison when he appeared in court on Friday, 17 January.

Seun Molekwa also known as “Black Seun” was arrested in December 12 following a series of criminal offences he committed in the township, mostly in December 2012. Some of the cases he faced included murder, rape, housebreaking, assault with intend to do grievous bodily harm and robbery.

Lieutenant-Colonel Abel Phetla of the Bela-Bela police said that the accused was terrorizing the local

community, targeting female victims.

He said that Molekwa would attack his victims and demand valuables such as money and cellphones, stabbing them heavily when they refused to give them up. The accused raped and stabbed his female victims after robbing them of their belongings.

Colonel Phetla further said that the accused was arrested in town after he had attacked another victim. He added that the accused could not commit any crime the whole of 2013, as he was detained, awaiting trial.

Molekwa was given five years for housebreakings, 15 years for the two murders he committed and 10 years for the three rapes.

Truck driver to face perjury charges Lizzy Bapela A truck driver from Johannesburg is expected to hand himself over to the Pienaarsrivier Police and face a charge of perjury following an incident that happened in the area on Friday, 17 January. Pienaarsrivier Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Maxwell Nkanyane said that Mantsole Traffic Officers stopped and searched an overloaded truck that was heading outside the country.

He said that the truck was forklifted to the backyard of the traffic centre, where it spent the night. He further said that the driver and his crew alleged that two suspects attacked them during the night and demanded money. The driver told the police that he gave the armed suspects R900 that he had to pay for toll-gates, as that was the only cash he had on him.

Nkanyane said that after releasing

the alleged victims, the police then realized through investigations that the incident could have been faked.

He also said that on enquiry, the traffic officers who were on duty that night said that they did not know anything about the incident. He further said as the investigating officer was busy conducting his duties, the driver started avoiding his calls. He added that luckily they ended up getting hold of him and he is expected to face a charge of perjury, if he shows up at the station as instructed.

The BEAT also enquired with the Mantsole Traffic office official who wished to remain anonymous and no such case was reported to them.

They referred the matter to their manager for more queries.

By the time of going to press, the police were investigating a case of armed robbery; awaiting the driver’s possible presence so that they can add a case of perjury.

Police to seek heavy sentence for devious trio upon losing consciousness, they would steal their bank cards and banking details, identity documents Limpopo police Monday, 20 January, and any other valuables. demanded heavy sentences for a The victims would then be dumped couple and an associate on trial for along the road or thrown from a 53 charges. bridge or into a Police river and left for spokesperson The couple would dead.

Brigadier The couple Hangwani approach victims under would then enlist Mulaudzi said the pretext of knowing Mohlala and other that the charges them, offering them a unknown include murder, lift in their motor suspects to make attempted vehicle... withdrawals murder, robbery, inside banks. The fraud, theft, suspects would racketeering and replace the photographs in the possession of drugs. victims’ ID books with that of their Mulaudzi said that the call comes associates or other accomplices, so after the end of a marathon trial, that they can misrepresent to bank which commenced in February 2012 officials that they are the rightful against Thomas Mothwa (43), his owners and make withdrawals at wife Refilwe Mothwa (41) and their various banks and ATMs,’ said associate Jan Mohlala (58).

Mulaudzi.

The trio are accused of playing a He added that the suspects’ crime leading role in targeting elderly spree started in 2000 and the police people in the rural areas of Limpopo finally halted them in 2007. and North West, approaching them at Mulaudzi said that four victims died, or near the banks after they had while two others James Molomo and withdrawn money.

George Moshoana’s bodies are yet to “The couple would approach victims be accounted for. He added that under the pretext of knowing them, while many others were defrauded of offering them a lift in their motor their hard earned money, both vehicle.

Molomo and Moshoana are The unsuspecting victims will then presumed dead. be offered a spiked soft drink and Lizzy Bapela

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Principal promises change after disastrous matric results

Limpopo Province and Waterberg District political principals visited Hoërskool Warmbad among others during their back to school campaigns. Photo: Lizzy Bapela

Limpopo Health MEC Dipuo Letsatsi-Duba (2nd from right), Waterberg District Executive Mayor Tlotlanang Mogotlane and their entourage recently visited Raeleng School to address the students. Photo: Lizzy Bapela

Continues from page 1... ...Mashishi said that some students preferred going to parties instead of attending extra classes and are reluctant to work hard to improve their marks. Only nine students of the 22 that registered for the holiday camps attended. Mashishi also said that some students fall pregnant in the middle of a term and spend lots of time away from school, but expect to do well in their exams without catching up on lost time on previous lessons.

One student, Tumelo Matsieng was unhappy to have obtained good results considering his brilliance, saying that he was expecting distinctions in most subjects. The student was apparently among the uncooperative ones in class but came to school in the afternoon to study alone. He has been doing this since Grade 10 and his fellow students who were also misbehaving in class got left behind.

Mashishi told The BEAT during an interview that the school was dysfunctional when he came in and he had to deal with role players who were not willing to work hard. He added that

he used to drive around the area with the deputy principal Johannes Morifi, pleading with students to attend school but many were just being reluctant.

Mashishi further said that some students still refuse to cooperate and some used to copy others’ work for the sake of submitting to their teachers. He added that the students are unable to produce good results even in simplest subjects such as Life Orientation.

“We have identified problems that led to our results dropping last year and our very focused and committed team of school management and teachers are working hard to improve the situation. People expected miracles during former principal Peter Molefe’s short term from June 2010 to July 2011 forgetting that overnight success is not exactly possible. We looked hard into the results produced from the foundation that he laid and help us achieve a 35.7 % pass rate in 2011 from the 4% of 2010, to the 40% improvement of 2012 and the dropping of 28% in 2013. We are now determined to produce the best

results and do away with the culture of people not believing in our school’s capabilities,” said Mashishi.

Other schools that produced improved results include Modimolle’s Ulando Combined with 90% in 2013 an improvement from the 40% in 2012, Mookgophong’s Letamong Combined with 50% from 5% in 2012 and Phagameng High’s 65% of 2013 and 95% of 2012 and Bela-Bela High with 70.6% in 2013 and 71% in 2012.

The school has already started with their Saturday classes and has morning and afternoon studies as well.

Three Grade 12 students expressed their views about readiness to The BEAT, considering the previous poor performance and motivation they had just received.

History and Geography student Frans Maswanganyi said that even though last year’s results were disappointing, the 2014 class shows determination and focus, evidence enough to produce 80 to 90% pass rate this year.

He said that their teachers do attend classes and the students study on their

own if their teachers happen to be absent from classes.

Science student Brilliant Kgomo told The BEAT promised Mashishi and the community satisfying results this year, saying that they are willing to make extra efforts. She noted that people expressed sadness towards the poor performance but will be surprised this year. She further said that they are going to make sure their school becomes one of those at the top, clearing its name from the mud.

Another History and Geography student Rebecca Monyepao said that they do not blame the 2013 class because that would mean that the whole school is to blame for somehow contributing to that poor performance.

She said that the MEC was talking to all of them and they are going to impress her with the results. She further said that after the announcement of the results, people will then be saying “well done, you have earned it and we are proud of you”, instead of “we are very disappointed in you”.

Spa Park Bela-Bela resident speaks out ‘These cables may be isolated but can cause serious harm or death if they are damaged and not placed out of harm’s way.’

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A passerby looking at the damaged road in Woodpecker Street, Spa Park.

Photo: Justin Steyn

The exposed electric cables which could be hazardous if damaged. Photo: Justin Steyn

A very concerned resident in Spa Park Bela-Bela has approached The BEAT about the municipal upkeep of the area.

The resident, who wishes to remain anonymous, told The BEAT that he is very worried about several problems he has noted.

“In Spa Park there are a lot of problems that need urgent attention as some of these faults may put people’s lives in danger,” he said. Our journalist accompanied him to the several areas he had observed. In Woodpecker Street it was discovered that the road on the left hand lane has suffered severe damage.

The height in certain parts of the pavement on the side of this road has decreased by as much as twenty centimetres. This was seen as a risk to motorists and their cars on this particularly narrow road. “When I drive on this road, I often have to be wary of oncoming traffic and drive in such a way that I do not damage the chassis or tires of my car,” the man said. He then took our journalist to a

row of houses where evidently exposed, yet isolated, underground electric cables were discovered.

The area in which these cables were found, is close to a footpath which residents use to walk to town from their homes.

“These cables may be isolated but can cause serious harm or death if they are damaged and not placed out of harm’s way,” the man said.

At his home he pointed out a street light which had allegedly been struck by lightning in October and had not been repaired as yet.

“I feel very frustrated with our municipality and it seems that they are more concerned about the upkeep of the town than in rural areas” he said.

The resident said that he will take legal action if he does not see an improvement in the area.

At the time of going to press Bela-Bela municipal spokesperson was not available to provide full comment but said that he will address the issues in next week’s edition

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Circuit managers unpaid for months

The list of acting circuit managers who have allegedly not been paid. Their names have been removed for protection purposes.

Justin Steyn The BEAT is in possession of a document which states that a number of acting circuit managers in the Waterberg district have not been paid by the Department of Education.

The document states that some of the circuit mangers have gone without remuneration for as long as 18 months.

The sender of the information, who preferred to remain anonymous, said that she has written to the department’s MEC, Dikeledi Magadzi, to request her to urgently ensure that these acting managers receive their payments. She further stressed that the neglect to pay officials contributes to the education system being in tatters.

The Limpopo Department of Education’s spokesperson, Phuti Seloba, has acknowledged the alligations and said that the payment is being sent.

“It is true and we are currently processing payment,” he said in an e-mail response.

Seloba did not indicate why the delay in payment had occurred.

At the end of August Seloba stated that the department has decided to put the process of filling vacant posts of circuit managers on hold.

“This will afford the department the opportunity to investigate allegations of malpractice received. These allegations have the potential to discredit and pollute the entire recruitment process,” he said in a media statement.

He added that once the investigations have been concluded, the department will use the findings to decide on the appropriate steps to follow.

“We are committed to a transparent and credible administrative practice. We have taken this proactive move as a way of ensuring that all principles of corporate governance are adhered to,” said Seloba.

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Bela-Bela granny turns 100

Raisibe Sithole flaunting a stillhealthy set of teeth after 100 years. Photo: Justin Steyn Justin Steyn Raisibe Sithole celebrated her 100th birthday on Tuesday 21 January.

Born in 1914 in the former

Potgietersrus, Sithole worked as a domestic worker for the majority of her life.

She considers singing, reading and reciting traditional poetry among her favourite pastimes. Sithole told The BEAT that her love of God and traditional foods has contributed to her longevity.

“Traditional food such as pap and morogo has helped me stay strong and healthy throughout my life. My belief and love of God has also carried me through tough times and I sing and praise Him every day,” she said.

David Mpedi, Chair Person of the Golden Star old age club in the BelaBela, said that many of their members envy Sithole’s evidently radiant condition.

“The irony is, that although Raisibe is the oldest in our club, she is the only member with all her teeth,” he said.

The club held a birthday party for Sithole on the evening of her birthday.

Mmampatile receives colourful donation Mmampatile Principle,Lesiba Matala (left) and Hester du Toit.

Photo: Justin Steyn

MECs visit Waterberg schools The 2014 Grade 12 class of Waterberg High School students showed readiness and determination during the MEC’s visit.

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Lizzy Bapela As part of the Provincial Executive Committee’s back to School Campaign and improving the quality of education in the province, MEC s from various departments in the province visited schools to address students during back to school campaigns.

The Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (LEDET) MEC Seaparo Sekoati and Health and Social Development MEC Dipuo Letsatsi-Duba were deployed to Waterberg. Duba joined the district executive mayor Tlotlanang Mogotlane and Bela-Bela mayor Freddie Hlungwane at Warmbad Hoërskool and Raeleng Secondary School. MEC Sekwati joined Mogalakwena mayor Hlalefi Mashamaite at Nkakabidi and Waterberg High School in Mogalakwena. Joining the MECs during the schools visits were officials and managers from stakeholder departments and local and district municipalities. Duba warned the students against engaging in activities that endanger their future such as drug use and falling pregnant, among others.

Mogotlane said that there are no more excuses of not studying because “there are no jobs or funding afterwards” because nowadays the government offers study opportunities such as

learnerships, bursaries and other means of skills development and students must take charge of their future. Meanwhile, Sekoati said during his address that discipline and commitment are key fundamentals to success and there is no magic in obtaining seven distinctions.

Responding to the challenges raised by the Nkakabidi School Principal Paulina Mokgawa, Sekoati said that the issue of parents’ non-involvement in their children’s education should be taken seriously.

He stressed that conditions such as lack of proper school buildings, equipment and furniture should not hamper academic excellence or be used as an excuse for non-performance.

Mashamaite said that they take pride in all the learners who sat for the previous matric exams and did well.

The District Senior Manager, Ndo Mangala applauded Waterberg High for their outstanding matric results on obtaining 100% in the previous years and promised that this year they are targeting 80-85% pass rate in the district. “We are confident that Nkakabidi High School obtained 44.4% pass rate and will improve. Waterberg High which obtained 100% pass rate will strive to retain that status and produce more bachelors. With the support from the parents, strategy and measures put in place the “Sky is the Limit,” Mangala said.

Grade R learners of Mmampatile at their new desks. Photo: Justin Steyn

Justin Steyn The grade R students at Mmampatile Public Primary school received a much needed helping hand from Bushveld Pick ‘n Pay and Huis Genade in collaboration with Bosele Dawn Drop in Centre.

A hundred brightly coloured plastic tables and chairs were dropped off by staff from Busveld Pick ‘n Pay on Tuesday 14 January, a day before schools in Limpopo officially re-open.

The project co-ordinator of the school and head of the Bosele Dawn Drop in Centre, Jack Manaka, told The BEAT that providing tables and chairs for grade-R students had been a priority of his and decided to seek help.

Hester du Toit of Huis Genade offered her help in the situation and received immediate financial support from Roland Penzhorn of Bushveld Pick ‘n Pay. The school’s headmaster,Lesiba Matlala, welcomed the donation of tables and chairs and said that other retailers should follow the example of Pick ‘n Pay. “Pick ‘n Pay has done a great thing today. They have not only ploughed

back into the community, but have also made a great contribution towards the start of a child’s educational career.

Other retailers should follow their example because the relationship between retailers and their customers goes hand in hand,” said Matlala.

He also thanked Du Toit and Manaka for arranging the donation.

Matlala explained that the students had insufficient tables and chairs Matlala noted that a total of 74 gradeR students have been enrolled to the school for this year but as many as 130 could be expected.

“With the donation we have received we are able to seat the majority of our students, we are also fortunate to have additional tables and chairs should the number of grade-R students increase,” he said.

The school is also looking forward to upgrading the play area and invites the public to contribute to the endeavour.

“We appeal to the community to help us better the play area of our children.

We would like to provide them with safe and sufficient playground structures to enjoy” said Matlala.

Those interested may e-mail Matlala at bophelobjannete@hotmail.co.za(.)

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Photo of the week To live in the now William Shakespeare, the world’s greatest playwright, once said ‘the web of life is a mingled yarn, good and ill together.’ Another wise man once said that each life is a pile of good things, and bad things. The good things don’t necessarily soften the bad things, but the bad things don’t always spoil the good things.

In eastern philosophy, great importance is placed on being present. Being present in the moment with every part of yourself.

The future, this philosophy tells us, is an illusion, and the past a dream.

The only moment that truly exists is now.

Now, this moment that you’re in?

That’s the important moment, the only important moment.

Think of time as a road. There is a road behind and a road ahead, but what’s important is the bit of road you are on right now. That’s the bit that determines whether you’re ever going to reach the town you see in the distance.

You cannot spend your life living in the past. Whether it was good or bad, you cannot dwell on it. If your past was fantastic, that’s great, but it is the past. It’s over and done with, and it can’t be changed now.

You cannot allow the past to rule you now. In terms of our little metaphor, you can’t drive if you’re looking behind you all the time.

You can’t spend your life worrying about the future, or dreaming about it either. If you do that, if you spend too much time thinking about what the future will be like, you can almost guarantee that it will not be what you want it to be. Again in terms of our metaphor, if you spend your time looking too far ahead on the road, you risk crashing into something right in front of you.

You need to live in the moment.

Know what you want your future to look like, (know what town you’re heading for, it’s important!) but spend the moment you’re in focusing on what’s happening now.

In terms of our metaphor, concentrate on the road you’re on now. Concentrate on the obstacles and opportunities that face you in this moment. Overcome them and take advantage of them as appropriate, and build your future to look the way you want it to be.

Every moment, every bit of now that passes you by is important.

Every moment is a building block toward the future you want.

Live in the important moment. Live in the now.

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In our time and generation we experience so many death cases which leaves us with questions than answers. Pastors stands next to the open graves day by day to proclaim dust to dust, and ashes to ashes. Is this a will of God? We cannot neglect all the effects which are brought by death. Death brings a great loss not to the affected families only, and also to the nation. We lose talents, gifts, skills, unfinished tasks, dreams and goals which were never achieved. Children become orphans, women turn to be widows, men widowers, some houses are left empty. One cannot imagine the financial costs which are carried during the funerals in the name of giving the deceased dignified send offs. Divisions and strives are normally experienced in some of the families, fights over estates and the like. People go through anxieties such as depression, stress, anger, and many more. Is it the will of God? How can death be so evil to us yet we preach that it is a will and plan of God? In Genesis, death was never a part of man in the creation.

Man was warned about sin, and that by sinning death would be a penalty. By logic, if a man did not sin, he could have not died and therefore lived forever. A man whom God created allowed death. In 1 Corinthians 15:21, we read, “For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead”.

In the prayer Jesus taught his disciple, Matthew 6:10 “Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven”. God’s will which is in heaven should be here on earth, and we can all agree that there is no death in heaven. In his lifetime, Jesus raised some people from the dead, a boy from Naine, daughter of Dairus and Lazarus .Jesus died at the cross and rose from the dead on a third day, and surely all of these can change our perceptions about death being the will of God. In the book of 1Corinthians 15:26 we read, “The last enemy to be destroyed is death”.

We therefore need to fight this enemy called death, not to embrace it as we do, not making it holy by saying it is God’s way to heaven. We should therefore invest on life not death as we continue to proclaim life upon us in Jesus name, and remind death that it’s days are numbered for we read in 1 Corinthians 15:54-55,”When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on the immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written: “Death is swallowed up in victory. O death where is your victory? O death, where is thy sting?”

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BBEAG hopes to encourage a 75% pass rate across the board

Mike Makhubela BBEAG CEO during with some of the BBEAG members at the BBEAG Gala Dinner Photo: TK Mashaba TK Mashaba Mike Makhubela, CEO of BBEAG, made the organization’s intentions clear while he was addressing the audience at the BBEAG Gala Dinner held at the Bela Bela Waterfront last week on Friday 17 January.

“Raising results to a desired level is not complex, but it needs collaboration by members of the public to view education in a different light,” said Makhubela. He added that ‘we need law enforcement to act decisively and with speed when

learners, teachers and principals complain about drugs being sold and used at schools. Our organization is made up of youth who are driven and dedicated towards the improvement of the education standard in Bela Bela’s public schools.”

He added that the organization’s goal is a 75% pass rate across the board by 2015.

“We must not be shy to act anymore, not to conceal mediocrity and not to abdicate our responsibilities anymore,” said Makhubela. Makhubela said that they were more than happy to work with anyone who needs their help.

“I don’t want to see this community perish as fools,” he said. “If a school produces a pass rate above 70% the management and staff need to be rewarded.”

He added that, just as the great Nelson Mandela and Thabo Mbeki worked to make their visions a reality, we too can bring about sustainable change in Bela Bela.

Zakes Moeletsi, a member of the district mayoral committee, also said that education was the key to a better life.

“I need all the business sectors and the municipalities to help these learners with bursaries and to make sure that education proceeds smoothly, that children are being taught at schools and that they have the necessary books,” he said.

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The future begins now for Grade R Lekkerbreek Primary school learners (from left) Eva Morudu, Tshilidzi Thsisivhe, Kgabo Fisher, Paballo Nkuna, Kotsep Lekalala and Onkarabile Pole , with them it’s their educators Violet Lekalakala and Elleriah Lebogo.Photo: TK Mashaba.

Amo Mashamangoako. Photo: TK Mashaba TK Mashaba The 15th of January marked the beginning of a bright future for the region’s newest students, the Grade R’s who are attending ‘big school’ for the first time this year.

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LEGALS NOTIFICATION FOR THE WATER USE LICENSE APPLICATION FOR THE ABSTRACTION OF WATER FROM THE LEPHALALE RIVER AND FOUNTAINS ON THE PROPERTY AND THE STORING OF WATER ON THE FARM “X”KRAAL 168 KR, PORTION 2, LIMPOPO PROVINCE This notice is issued in terms of Section 40 of the National Water Act (Act No. 36 of 1998). MR. L LOUW, FARM “ X ” K R A A L (KAFFERSKRAAL) 168 KR, portion 2, Limpopo Province is in the process of applying for a Water Use License Application (WULA) for authorisation from the Department of Water Affairs (DWA).

PROJECT AREA

The farm “X”KRAAL 168 KR, portion 2, is situated approximately 50 km south west of the town Mokopane in the Limpopo Province.

The project site includes portion 2 of the farm Kafferskraal 168 KR. WATER USES TO BE APPLIED FOR The following water uses will be applied for, and will require authorisation as per Section 21 of the National Water Act (No 36 of 1998): (a) - Taking of water from a water resource. (b) - Storing of water PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS Geo Soil and Water cc have been appointed as independent consultants to undertake the WULA for this project.

A Public Participation Process (PPP) is a legally required component for this application and notification and provisions for objections and comments must be undertaken.

COMMENTS OR OBJECTIONS Should you have any issues, concerns or questions regarding the MR. L LOUW, FARM “X”KRAAL 168 KR, portion 2 WULA; you are welcome to contact DELIA MARé in writing, telephone, fax or e-mail at: GEO SOIL AND WATER CC Attention: DELIA MARé

BEAT visited a few schools to see how the kids are feeling about their first time at school.

The BEAT’s first stop was the Dikubu Public School where the Grade R students were found already seated in classes waiting for their first class. They all looked interested and entertained, although some of the little ones had eaten their lunch ahead of time.

The BEAT asked some of the children how they felt about school and what their goals were.

Mahlatsi Moremi said that she is happy to be there and that she wants to be a social worker when she finishes school.

Afi Mahloko, who was smiling widely, said that he wanted to be a policeman when he finishes school. Amo Mashamanoako said that she wants to be a mayor when she finished school, while Jimmy Kgao said he wants to be a pilot. Any dream can be accomplished with good marks and hard work.

The students at Modimolle’s Lekkerbreek Primary School were also excited to be there. Some of the children had their names on cards around their necks for identity purposes.

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NOTICE IN RESPECT OF A LICENSE APPLICATION IN TERMS OF THE PETROLEUM PRODUCT ACT 1977 ACT NO 120 OF 1977 This notice serves to inform parties that may be interested or affected that VITURCOL (PTY) LTD. Hereinafter reffered to as the applicant has submitted an application for a RETAIL license application number F/2014/01/15/0004 Portion 2 Remaining Ext BUFFELDOORNS 315 KR Modimolle.

The purpose of this application is for the applicant to be granted a license undertake Petroleum retail activities as detailed in the application. Arrangements for viewing the application documentation can be made by contacting the Controller of Petroleum Products at.

Telephone (015) 287 4735 or Fax (015) 297 5045 E-mail Lawrence Ramukosi@energy.gov.za Any objections to the issuing of a license in respect of this application which must clearly quote the application number above must be lodged with the Controller of Petroleum Products within a period of twenty (20) working days from the date of publication of this notice.

Such objections must be lodged at the following physical or postal address.

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Department of Energy Private Bag x9712 Polokwane 0700.

NOTICE IN RESPECT OF A LICENSE APPLICATION IN TERMS OF THE PETROLEUM PRODUCT ACT 1977 ACT NO 120 OF 1977 This notice serves to inform parties that may be interested or affected that MAKUMANZI BORE CC. Hereinafter reffered to as the applicant has submitted an application for a SITE license application number F/2014/01/ 15/0003 Portion 2 Remaining Ext BUFFELDOORNS 315 KR Modimolle.

The purpose of this application is for the applicant to be granted a license undertake Petroleum retail activities as detailed in the application. Arrangements for viewing the application documentation can be made by contacting the Controller of Petroleum Products at.

Telephone (015) 287 4735 or Fax (015) 297 5045 E-mail Lawrence Ramukosi@energy.gov.za Any objections to the issuing of a license in respect of this application which must clearly quote the application number above must be lodged with the Controller of Petroleum Products within a period of twenty (20) working days from the date of publication of this notice.

Such objections must be lodged at the following physical or postal address.

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Disabled children off to school Happy Hearts FC disappoint fans ‘These newcomers in the SAB have yet to win a game since the season began...’

TK Mashaba

The seven disabled children who were registered by the local municipality in Modimolle at the Helena Franz School for children with severe disabilities in Bochum last year, left for the new school year on Tuesday morning, 14th January. Their parents stood close by to see them off until the next school holiday, when they come home to visit.

Denise van Bergen The local municipality in Modimolle registered seven children at the Helena Franz School for children with severe disabilities in Bochum last year as part of a special project from the Office of the Mayor.

Municipal spokesperson, Patrick Shika, told The Post that the nearest schools for disabled children don’t accommodate children with severe disabilities, like these children, and that the Mayor therefore made arrangements for them to attend

Helena Franz, where they reside.

They only come home to their parents during school holidays.

As part of the municipality’s contribution to the project, the children are also transported to school at the beginning of each quarter.

These seven children were gathered in front of the municipality on Tuesday morning, 14th January, where the bus was awaiting to take them back for the new school year.

Their parents stood close by to say farewell and see them off.

Bela Bela’s Happy Hearts FC need to pull up their socks if they want to remain in the SAB League, following their poor performance since the league opened last year. These newcomers in the SAB have yet to win a game since the season began.

They are currently trailing the Stream A log, having not won a single point so far. Last weekend on Saturday, 18 January, the team lost to Home Defenders 43.

The other results are as follows: In Stream A, Trouble Makers played to a 1-all draw with A1 Terrors, while Boys To Men beat Elmar Auto 1-0.

Bela Bela Pirates have tumbled to third place after losing 2-1 to

Mmamoet Arsenal while NTK Happy Boys top the log after beating the Modimolle All-Stars 42.

Qualitho suffered a 2-1 loss against Bazooka while Diesel n Dust beat their homeboys Total Surrender 2-1.

In Stream B, Yster United walked all over Juventus, beating them 60, while Simple Yellows suffered a 5-0 loss to Thaba FC. Dimakatso Sundowns beat Real Madrid 1-0 while Maxoma beat Mokopane Ratanang 2-1.

In Stream C, Zaba beat Super Eagles 3-1 while Mogul lost 3-1 to Barcelona.

Mountain Power played a 1-all draw with Bafaladi while Township Rollers suffered a 7-1 loss against Domingos. Real Heart 4-0 lost 4-0 against Shining Stars.

Siwelele FC is aiming high

Itereleng Secondary School gets its first distinction The students and their principal are optimistic about the coming year.

Photo supplied.

Siwelele FC. Photo: TK Mashaba

Elton Baloyi, got a distinction in Life Orientation and was the first student to pass Mathematics in the history of the school. Photo supplied.

TK Mashaba Itereleng Secondary School is continuing to commit itself to the intellectual development of learners in the tiny community of Rooiberg in the Thabazimbi Municipality.

Since 2010 the school has consistently managed 75% (2010),

73% (2011), 75% (2012) and 73% (2013).

This is the first year that a student from Itereleng has passed mathematics. The same student, Elton Baloyi, has also obtained the first distinction in the school’s history, in Life Orientation.

The school principal Ali Pole said that the school had its fair share of challenges but through teamwork and a positive attitude amongst educators, students, parents and other stakeholders, the school has overcome all odds.

“The school prides itself on having good working relations with a number of volunteers such as Mrs Natalie de Klerk, Sangari, Thabazimbi Development Forum and the Department of Education,” he added.

“We aim to register our first 100% pass rate in 2014 after the inspirational results of 2013. We remain hopeful that we will be able to achieve that this year,” said Pole.

two midfielders, three defenders and three strikers.

Mookgophong team Siwelele FC, in “With this squad we are looking for Stream B, is aiming for the top in the glory in every game we play,” said SAB League in Tlou, who is the 2013/2014 looking forward We are taking every season. This is to showing his showing in their homeboys game like a cup game performance this Mookgophong and we go all out... year.

All-Stars in a The BEAT local derby on spoke briefly to the team’s coach Saturday, 25 January.

Samuel ‘Fonk’ Tlou, who said that Siwelele moved from 8th to 6th in their two last games, which they won. they are aiming for the top of the log On Saturday, 11 January when the this year. league re-opened, they beat Moloto “We are taking every game like a Morning Stars 2-1 and beat Stone cup game and we go all out,” he Breakers 2-1 on Saturday, 18 Janusaid. ary.

Fonk said that one of his team’s Siwelele are the newcomers in the strong points is their excellent comSAB League after they were promunication on the playing field. moted to the SAB League last year at “The team’s seven new players are the end of the season, but they are also doing great work for us,” he already showing determination added, referring to the seven players against other teams who have been he added to the team in the beginin the league longer. ning of the season. These included TK Mashaba

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Soccer player to plough back into the community

Modimolle All Stars won the 2013 Sepeke Manamela Charity cup and the R7 000 cash prize. Photo supplied

Mookgophong Real Madrid came in second position during the tournament.

Photo supplied

Bela-Bela FC came in third place during the tournament.

Photo supplied

Lizzy Bapela Former Orlando Pirates player and Modimolle resident Sepeke Manamela ploughs back to his community through soccer tournaments. Manamela’s charity foundation hosted soccer tournament at the Ephraim Mogale Stadium in December, the proceeds of which are now going to benefit the local community.

The organization usually uses the money to help students from disadvantaged households with school uniforms and to pay their school fees. This year they are doing it differently by fixing damaged houses and installing new or fix old broken doors, windows, frames and others.

Manamela said that this has been made possible through the efforts of supportive soccer teams from around the Waterberg District and Gauteng and North-West provinces. He expressed gratitude for their contribution, encouraging them to continue helping charitable events. He says that he was

impressed by the commitment shown during the recent tournament and hopes to see even more people participating.

Sixteen teams battled it out for the charity cup and Modimolle All Stars emerged as winners, taking home the R7 000 cash prize, soccer kit, 18 gold medals and a floating trophy. Back to the game, Mookgophong Real Madrid whipped Bela-Bela FC 4-2 in the first semi-finals and the cup winners beat Modimolle Chelsea 5-4 in the second semi-finals.

In the losers’ final, Bela-Bela FC beat Modimolle Chelsea 1-0. Mookgophong Real Madrid took the second position, taking home R4 000, 18 silver medals and a soccer kit. In the third position Bela-Bela FC emerged, who took home R2 000, bronze medals and soccer kit.

Tshepo Selamolela of Modimolle Chelsea took the Top Goal Scorer title with Given Zitha of Modimolle All Stars walking away with the Player of the Tournament prize.