The Beat 24 May 2013

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24 May 2013

Claws are out in Mookgophong Municipality Lizzy Bapela A war of sorts appears to have been declared between two members of the Political Management Team (PMT) within the Mookgophong Local Municipality.

Sources within the municipality told The BEAT that the chief whip of the municipality Reuben Kekana, also knows as Gasto, has declared war against the mayor, Sarah Monyamane.

The source said that this follows the appointment of the new council secretary Sutane Letlhole.

Letlhole is the former mayor of Molemole Local Municipality and rumour has it that he was fired for disrespecting the council.

The sources again said that Kekana convened a secret meeting with some of the municipal officials and ANC councillors, who are against the mayor to discuss the matter further.

The meeting was held at a secret venue in Mookgophong on Friday 17 May. When contacted for comment on the matter, Kekana refused comment, saying that he could not deny or confirm the

Chief whip of the Mookgophong Local Municipality Reuben Kekana allegedly declared war against the local mayor Sarah Monyamane. Photo: Lizzy Bapela

Mookgophong mayor Sarah Monyamane is not aware of any war declared against her. Photo: Lizzy Bapela

allegation.

It is alleged that the ANC Youth League Waterberg Regional Chairperson Sipho Mhlanga also attended the meeting.

One source who attended the meeting told The BEAT that enough information has already being gathered to strengthen their case against the mayor and the

municipality for the appointment.

The source said the youth league is expected to issue a press release with regards to the allegations shortly.

The BEAT contacted the mayor to hear her side of the story and she said she was not aware of any war declared against her or the municipality.

She instead referred the query to the newly appointed municipal manager Peter Makwala, saying maybe he might know something regarding the allegation. In his response, Makwala said that he also does not know anything about the matter and believes that it does not even exist.

“The chief whip was present when Sutane was welcomed into the council and he also congratulated all the newly appointed officials,” he said.

He wished to assure the public that the council is united and that all decisions are taken collectively after careful and thorough debate.

“There is no division whatsoever within the council and we do not anticipate any,” said Makwala.

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Modimolle police warns criminals Street committee to curb crime

Modimolle police spokesperson Warrant officer James Findlay warns criminals of the zero tolerance police are conducting against them. Photo: Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela Modimolle police have sent out a strong message, warning criminals about their behaviour.

Police spokesperson Warrant Officer James Findlay said the warning follows recent numerous housebreakings in town.

He said the suspects usually target a certain area for a period of time and move on to the next one when done. He also said two breakins took place in town between Sunday 19 and Monday 20 May. In the first incident police said a man and his wife woke up to realise they have been robbed of their belongings. The husband was preparing for work when he realised his laptop had been stolen and the wife also realised that R6 000 in a handbag was also missing.

In the second incident a woman saw a torch light in her and her boyfriend’s bedroom while they were sleeping.

The suspects just grabbed the two’s cell phones on the bedside table and ran away when they heard the woman screaming after realising there were people in the house.

The police warn people to be on the lookout for criminals breaking into houses and stealing valuable belongings.

Warrant Officer Findlay said the criminals previously committed the break-ins between 9 am and 1 pm when people are at work, but are now targeting people at night.

“We can understand it is winter, a season

when it hurts to wake up during the night but we urge people to make sure of what makes the noises in their houses at night and not just say it is rats or other harmless creatures,” he said.

Meanwhile, the police received a complaint about a break-in at a farm just outside town and attended to it swiftly on the night of Friday 17 May. Unknown suspects broke into the farm and stole a small safe with three firearms in it before fleeing the scene.

The police then received a complaint about a man moving around with a firearm at a shebeen.

Warrant Officer Findlay said the complainant took the police to the road the suspect was walking on and during the search, the police found his jacket with the firearm in the pocket hidden in the bushes. The police detected that the firearm was one of the three stolen at the farm and the suspect was immediately arrested. The suspect gave the police information that led to the identification of the second suspect involved in the housebreaking, who was already detained for murder.

Warrant officer Findlay said the suspect was charged on Saturday 18 May and took the police to his home in Phagameng, where the second missing weapon was recovered in a pit toilet and the third one in a paint tin.

He said the suspects, Abram Matlou and Samuel Mpepele, appeared before the Modimolle Magistrate’s Court on Monday 20 May. He added that both the suspects are facing the same charge of illegal possession of firearms, in addition to which Mpepele is also facing a murder charge.

Again, the police warned people about the zero tolerance practice they are conducting against drunk driving. Five people were arrested from Thursday 16 to Sunday 19 May and appeared in court after they were charged. The police said one suspect tried to flee but was chased after and eventually caught.

At least 14 people were arrested for public drunkenness, 10 for public drinking, one for possession of dangerous weapon and two for possession of suspected stolen property.

The suspects were all charged and investigations are continuing.

LED officer speaks out about cell phone banking fraud Justin Steyn Cell phone banking fraud cases seem to be on the increase lately with a total of 4 450 cases reported nationwide in 2012, 800 more cases than were reported in 2011.

Local Economic Development officer (LED) ,Sephalo Mokgohloa, spoke to The BEAT about falling victim to cyber crime.

“It started with a simple SMS on Friday, 17 March which stated that my banking services have expired and that a consultant will contact me shortly” he said. “sure enough a “consultant” contacted me and he asked me to verify personal details like my Account, ID and cell phone number where after my phone had lost signal” he added.

Mokgohloa said his network had not been functioning until he did a SIM swop the following day. After the SIM-swop Mokgohloa proceeded to an ATM where he wanted to draw money. However, the ATM reported insufficient funds in his account.

Mokgohloa proceeded to the Bela Bela Capitec branch on Monday, 20 March and was informed that R3 720 had been transferred from his account illegally.

Additionally, a R2 800 loan was granted to his account and immediately withdrawn.

Capitec sent a letter to Mokgohloa on March 22 confirming that he had been a victim of cell phone banking fraud, also known as “smishing”.

Capitec has also stated that they are forbidden by law to release information regarding the account to which the money had been transferred, and that this

information could be obtained from the SAPS via a subpoena or that Mokgohloa could refer the matter to the Ombudsman for Banking Services who would act on his behalf and liaise with Capitec Bank.

Mokghloa wants the community of Bela Bela to take his story as an example that this type of theft can happen to anyone and that they should be careful when divulging personal information to strangers.

“I am shocked to know how easy it is for thieves to penetrate through bank security systems” he said.

According to research cell phone banking fraud happens in the following manner: The victim will receive an SMS from their “bank” stating that there is a problem with their account and that a consultant will be in contact with them shortly. Within a few minutes the victim receives a call during which he/she will be asked to confirm some personal details including the make of phone they are using. The fraudsters then perform a SIM swop at their cell phone provider which enables them to receive all the victim’s banking alerts which in turn allows fraudsters to transfer the victim’s money to themselves.

The technique is considered considerably especially devious as it allows fraudsters to receive their victim’s Random Verification Numbers and to transfer money out of the victim’s account without them even being aware of it.

In the event of an individual receiving such an SMS, the recommended course of action is to physically visit the bank branch at which they have an account, to confirm the details of the matter.

Lizzy Bapela Members of the Social Crime Prevention Unit in the Modimolle SAPS are working with local residents to help curb the disturbing criminal activities in the area.

Sectors commander Captain Mike Motadi said in order to achieve that, they have resolved to establish street committees who will oversee criminal activities and report them without hesitation.

A meeting was then scheduled and took place at an open field in Extension 10 on the evening of Thursday, 16 May. Motadi said that street committees will host monthly meetings with the community and the Community Policing Forums (CPFs) to highlight the situation in the area in terms of crime.

He also said that after concluding their meetings, the committees will give a detailed report to the CPF, who will then report back to the SAPS management.

In his address, the local CPF chairperson Patrick Lebogo said their organisation aims to squeeze the space criminals created in order to achieve a crime free society, while Frans Mabila of the local Community Safety Forum (CSF) outlined procedures that were followed to establish the committees.

Community members gathered together and nominated individuals from each section, then the individuals confirmed their availability and were officially elected to form part of the committee.

Herman Mfeka and Maria Molefe will be representing Block A, while Francinah Badimo, Dorah Shongwane, Margaret Moshopu and Herman Sepalwane will represent Block B. In Block C, the residents chose Sam Makalela, Frans Mabela and Khensani Gumba to represent them, while Monica Kgaole, Minah Sefolo and Agnes Sibanyoni will represent Block D. Elsie Papo, Johannes Monene and Martha Sekgala were chosen for Block E and Solomon Mphahlele, Samuel Maluleka and Merriam Maluleka for Block F. The elected members of the street committee are expected to meet with the Modimolle police station commander Colonel Mosima Maila this week.

Captain Motadi said all the members will receive a clear description of their role in the committee and the community at large.

He said the task is voluntary and the aim was to create a good relationship between the police and the community because the police alone can not do the job.

Major breakthrough in Mookgophong Lizzy Bapela Members of the Mookgophong police have made a major breakthrough in arresting criminals and confiscating stolen goods.

Police spokesperson Warrant Officer George Ledwaba said the breakthrough came about as a result of operations, patrols and crime awareness campaigns that were conducted recently.

He said the activities were influenced by numerous housebreaking incidents that have been taking place in the area for the past few months.

Warrant Officer Ledwaba said a suspect was arrested following thorough investigations and he revealed his accomplices. Another suspect was nabbed when members of the

Local Criminal Record Centre (LCRC) detected his fingerprints at the scene of one of the housebreakings.

It was revealed during the LCRC investigation that the fingerprints belonged to a suspect who was already detained.

Warrant Officer Ledwaba said the suspect also confessed to committing the crimes and pointed the police to the places where he had hidden the stolen items.

The police confiscated all the stolen items that the suspects confessed to stealing and selling including sound systems, kitchen and electrical appliances, furniture, clothes, bedding and decor.

Mookgophong police station commander Colonel Koekemoer congratulated the officers for making such a huge breakthrough.

Elderly couple attacked with petrol bomb Marishane Sedibana showed The BEAT where an alleged petrol bomb had landed at his home.

Photo Justin Steyn

Justin Steyn An elderly couple were awaken by a loud bang in the early morning hours of Wednesday 15 May. Marishane Sedibana and his family were sleeping peacefully in their home in the Bela Bela township when he woke up to a noise from outside, followed by a loud thud on his rooftop. Sedibana peeked outside and saw a large flame by his backyard wall.

“After I heard the second noise on my rooftop I looked outside my window where I saw a flame about three metres in height, burning outside my home” he said.

Sedibana explained that the thud on his rooftop came from his neighbour, Benny Moludze, who threw a stone on his roof to wake him up.

“It was at about ten to four that morning when I heard a loud bang close outside

our bedroom. It was then when I saw the flame at Marishane’s house and threw a stone on his roof to get his attention” said Moludze.

Moludze also suspects that a petrol bomb had been thrown from the alley of his home onto Sedibana’s, missing the roof by a few metres. Sedibana said that he is gratefull that the petrol bomb had struck his walls and not his home as it would probably been engulfed in seconds.

Sedibana added that the bomb had exploded close to a water tap where he had been able to douse the flame using a bucket of water.

“I don’t understand why this would happen to me” said a disgruntled Sedibana. “I only hope that the community takes note of this incident and that they are vigilant about their surroundings” he said. Any person with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Bela Bela Police on (014) 736 9700

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DA delivers ultimatum on textbook shortages

DA Limpopo Education Spokesperson, Desiree van der Walt, addressed the issue of textbook shortages in Limpopo.

Justin Steyn In a statement issued by DA Limpopo Education Spokesperson, Desiree van der Walt, the party has called for immediate textbook delivery to schools that have shortages within the Limpopo Province.

Van der Walt stated that the comments made by Panyaza Lesufi, Education Department spokesperson stating that there

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was nothing he could do about textbook shortages in Limpopo, were unacceptable.

The letter also states that the Member of the Executive Council (MEC), Dickson Namane Masemola, should divulge an urgent plan to provide learners with the required textbooks. Van der Walt told The BEAT that the Limpopo Department Of Education Spokesperson, Pat Kgomo, had responded to the statement on the deadline date stating that their administrator, Mzwandile Mathews, will respond to her letter by 24 May. The DA has written to the President regarding the issue of non delivery of textbooks in Limpopo. The DA has reported concern that learners are nearly at the halfway mark of the academic year and yet various schools have reported textbook shortages.

“The MEC should go — in fact should have been fired last year when the national scandal hit Limpopo” said van der Walt. The DA demanded a comprehensive 100% guaranteed plan on when all Limpopo learners will have their textbooks.

“If the MEC can’t even do this and if he keeps on blaming the national department and the administrator, why is he still in office earning a huge salary and perks every month whilst the children of Limpopo are denied their quality Right to Education (lack of textbooks) in order to build a better life for themselves and their families one day” said van der Walt.

“The “ball swinging” between national and provincial departments are ridiculous and the President should stop it” she added.

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Religions come together Lizzy Bapela The National Interfaith Council of South Africa (NICKSA) recently coordinated a meeting with representatives of various Faith Based Organisations (FBOs) in Bela Bela.

Local Traditional Health Practitioners (THP’s), Ministers Fraternal, community leaders and members of other religious structures attended the meeting that was held at the Apostle Church on Thursday 16 May. Coordinator of the meeting Samuel Motlhake said the purpose was to introduce NICSA to the people and present its vision and mission.

He said the aim was also to prepare for a huge successful launch to take place soon. NICSA is a national co-operative interfaith religious body formed by the merger of the National Religious Lead-

ers Forum (NRLF) and the National Interfaith Leadership Council (NILC).

The meeting held in Bela Bela was meant to launch the Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) in the district and recruit as many members as possible.

All people attending the meeting engaged in discussions on issues relating to different religions and all participants were tasked to report back to their structures on matters discussed.

The delegates are expected to meet again at the same church on Thursday 30 May, when a committee will be elected to form an interim structure.

Motlhake said the structure will deal with issues of faith in the region and coordinate programmes involving the FBO’s.

He added that well-known people such as Dr Mathole Motshekga are expected to be part of the launch.

Bela Bela police release success reports Justin Steyn Bela Bela police spokesperson Glenda Manamela reported two success stories on Tuesday 21 May. Bela Bela police have a arrested a 25 year old waiter in connection with the theft of two Telefunken plasma screen televisions between March and May. The accused, Thomas Manale, was arrested at The Elephant Springs hotel in Bela Bela on Thursday 9 May when police had found one of the stolen televisions in the hotel room where he reportedly resided. The police later discovered the other Television at Mankweng in Turfloop. Manale made his first court appearance on Friday, 10 May and was granted bail at R1000 on Thursday 16 May.

Manamela told The Beat that Manale is expected to re-appear in court on Thursday 6 June as his case has been postponed for further investigation.

A second arrest was made on Thursday 9 May when a 54 year old male was found in possession of copper cables. The cables had been reportedly found in his blue Mahindra which was confiscated by police for investigation. The suspect has been linked to a housebreaking and the theft of a electronic stove valued at R40 000 which occurred at Droogekloof Smallholdings earlier in this month. The suspect appeared in court on Monday 20 May and an additional case of perjury had been opened by the police as he had reported the breakin.

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Premier Cassel Mathale speaks out on HIV/AIDS Lizzy Bapela Limpopo Premier Cassel Mathale recently saluted Non Governmental Organizations (NGO’s), which take care of people living with HIV. Mathale’s talk on the virus follows on recent campaigns held across the province, including Waterberg District’s Lephalale and Mokopane.

In his speech, Mathale said these structures play an enormous role in building hope and confidence to the HIV victims. He said the government will continue to partner with these formations, including those which take care of orphans and other children who are destitute.

He also said the good work that is been done by traditional leaders and faith based missions in preventing further spread of the HIV pandemic cannot go unmentioned. He said their contribution is a clear reminder that government alone cannot combat the spread of the virus or succeed in encouraging people to live a healthier lifestyle.

Mathale said that living a healthy lifestyle and being motivated by the desire to live long must be at the front of everyone’s minds.

He said leaders have an obligation to map, plan and implement concrete programmes which are aimed at reducing and ultimately halting the spread of HIV. He also said that the country has lost many people to the virus to the extent that counting is very difficult if not impossible.

Mathale said that the success of the country’s economic growth path largely depends on skilled people, adding that economic development can only be propelled forward by people with the necessary expertise.

He said losing skilled people means that the country’s planning is interrupted.

“We have launched the offensive against the spread of the virus and it is encouraging to note that many of our people are responding to the government’s call to test in order to know our status. Our efforts are reviving confidence amongst people that the government is taking the lead in the fight

Limpopo premier Cassel Mathale (right) urged parents to speak to their children openly about HIV. Photo supplied against the virus.

Lessons of our own history tell us that we always achieve more when acting as a collective. It is within this spirit that we must appreciate the fact that we need one another in combating the spread of the virus and supporting those who are living with the virus. “ According to Mathale, the manner in which people have closed the chapter of denying the virus and commenced the hard work of combating its domination is a living testimony of people’s tenacity to organise themselves in responding to catastrophic situations.

Every sphere of government, including municipalities, is tasked with having programmes that educate communities about the importance of testing for HIV and TB as a routine way of ensuring that new infections are reduced.

People are advised to encourage open dialogue in their homes, communities, workplaces and churches about the virus and how it must be prevented.

Municipalities are urged to champion the

HIV Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) campaign. The VCT campaign and the antiretroviral therapy (ART) expansion programmes are meant to reach many people and the government is impressed with the positive response of the public to the campaign.

“Through the campaign we have reached out to many people and we will further our work in that respect until every centimetre of our province where people live is visited.

We are making significant progress in increasing the number of facilities that provide comprehensive HIV services in the province. We are confident that all the remaining facilities will be upgraded to offer the HIV service as part of consolidating our offensive against the virus.”

He added that the government has succeeded in equipping all health care facilities that offer antenatal care to provide Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission service (PMTCT). He added that the expansion of the ART programme has been restricted by lack of human resources. The process of training nurses to assist with ART

is continuing, and Mathale said that he is confident that the process will yield positive results.

As part of prevention measures the premier’s office is continuing with the distribution of condoms to communities in Limpopo and urge municipalities to also take the lead in persuading people to use condoms.

The office is still urging people to remain faithful and avoid multiple partners, also encouraging people of all ages not to live reckless sexual lives.

Mathale said the reality is that the war against the virus will not be won if parents do not speak about acceptable sexual conduct with their children. He said that current times and the situation at hand compels parents to discuss sex in their homes so that children can be guided to live a safe sexual life.

“Speaking about sex with our children is no longer an option or parental choice, but something that ought to be done,” he said.

While there has been some progress in reducing discrimination against victims of the virus, a lot still needs to be done to educate the population about the virus.

“No person must be harassed or discriminated against based on his or her HIV status,” Mathale said. “Instead, we must support and offer aid to the victims of HIV and discard any action that discriminates against them.”

Mathale said that the improvement and expansion of health care facilities to address the issue of health care provision in the province will continue as promised. He added that the government is committed to the realisation of its efforts to improve the living conditions of the people of Limpopo.

He also said that the importance of building health care facilities in the rural parts of the province cannot be overemphasised.

The government is pursuing every possibility that will enhance its capacity to produce more medical practitioners in order to address the issue of health care in the province.

Local cultural, religious and linguistic sectors hold meeting

Edward Mafadza (left) with the five nominees. Photo Justin Steyn Justin Steyn The Commission for the Promotion of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic communities (CRL) held a meeting in Bela Bela on Thursday 16 May. The aim of the meeting, chaired by Edward Mafadza, was to establish the CRL rights commission to execute its work at a local level. “The community feels very strongly that their culture, religion and language should continuously be pro-

moted and protected” said Mafadza.

Those who attended appreciated the presence of the CRL and the fact that the commission addressed their cultural, religious and language issues. Five local members were nominated and recognized in various sectors by the CRL. Those elected will be responsible for coordinating activities in the local cultural ,religioous and linguistic sector and in turn report back to commission on their progress.

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Photo of the Week Farewell to a legend The Practice of the Pharisees today Bishop Silas Tlou

Two players tussling for the ball during the game between Bela Bela Finest and SASSA team. Photo TK Mashaba.

Vuyo Mbuli, a legend of South African television, who died suddenly on Saturday, 18 May. It is highly unlikely that there is anyone better known to South African early risers than Vuyo Mbuli.

For fourteen years, Vuyo was the presenter of Morning Live, the face that greeted us cheerfully as we woke up every morning.

Vuyo was born on May 14, 1967 in Soweto. He died on May 19, 2013 at Bloemfontein after collapsing at a rugby game. He had turned 46 only five days before, and had been planning to run the Comrades Marathon this year.

In his life, Vuyo had seen great unrest in our nation, as well as great change and hope. He made his television debut in 1993, only a year ahead of the landmark 1994 elections.

He started doing Morning Live in 1999 with Tracy Going, and it became the longest-running, highest-rated morning show in South African history.

For the past nine years, his co-anchor on the show has been Leanne Manas.

Vuyo Mbuli was fluent in almost all of South African’s official languages.

He was energetic, driven, fair and open-minded. He was charming and funny, and he loved South Africa, and he has passed away.

What does this mean to us? It means that this Monday, our day was slightly less bright, our world a little poorer. It means that someone great has gone from this world, and he will not soon be replaced.

South Africa mourns Vuyo this week.

We are all poorer for his loss, and our thoughts go out to his family, friends and colleagues.

As the man himself used to end every broadcast: Sharp, Sharp, Vuyo.

We’ve lost a giant.

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Matthew 23:3,4 - The Pharisees were hypocrites because they required other people to practice what they themselves would not do. They laid heavy burdens on others, but would not carry them themselves. “They say, and do not do.”

Romans 2:1,21-23 - This was a common problem among the Jews. They condemned other people, yet they themselves practiced essentially the same things that they condemned in others.

Modern applications Does this problem exist among God’s people? Do we practice things even though they obviously contradict what we teach other people? * Do we teach kids not to cheat in school, but we cheat on income taxes? * Do we punish them for using bad words, but then they hear us use similar words? * Do we teach people they should obey the law of the land, but we knowingly exceed the speed limits? * Do we teach our children never to become addicted to drugs, but we are addicted to nicotine or alcohol? * Do we complain about how unruly other people’s children are, while our own disobey us without getting punished? * Do we sing “I want to be a worker for the Lord,” and then try to avoid helping with church work that obviously needs to be done? * Do we sing “Purer in heart, O God, help me to be,” and “More holiness give me,” then we try to get just as close to sin as we can? * When we pray “May we spread the borders of the kingdom” and sing “I love to tell the story,” how long has it been since we have spoken to a lost soul about Jesus? * Do we sing “I surrender all,” but then we try to give just as little as we can for church work?

The truth is that there are lots of ways to be like the Pharisees. We need to emphasize the importance of obeying God, and we need to speak in love to let other people know when they need to change. But let us also remember all the ways the Pharisees were wrong, and let us make application to our own lives of lessons we can learn.

Mat. 21:33-46; 3:7-10; 16:1-12; 22:1522; John 8:1 At the same time there are real lessons we should learn from the Pharisees. * We must learn that obedience to God is essential to salvation, and we should not excuse ourselves or other people for their disobedience. * We must learn to act out of sincere devotion to God, not out of self-righteous pride. * We must learn to not be hypocrites but to practice what we preach, maintain proper attitudes as well as outward appearances, and always act from a sincere desire to please God. * And ultimately we must learn that we can be saved only if we humbly seek God’s grace and mercy to forgive our sins by the blood of Jesus.

What about us? Are there changes we need to make? Have we received forgiveness of our sins? Are we living faithful, obedient lives?

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Condolences for the late Vuyo Mbuli

Mzansi recently said goodbye to “MR Sharp Sharp” Vuyo Mbuli. Photo supplied Lizzy Bapela The media and the country at large mourned the passing of the SABC news personality Vuyo Mbuli. South Africa woke up to the news that Mbuli, born on 14 May 1967 passed away on Sunday 19 May, just days after he celebrated his 46th birthday.

Mbuli presented the Morning Live SABC 2 news show and the Vuyo Mbuli Show on SAFM. Morning Live was launched in 1999 and is the nation’s information news breakfast show. It has become the biggest and longest-running morning show in the country.

It is reported that Mbuli was at the Free State Stadium on Saturday night watching a Super Rugby match between the Cheetahs and the Reds from Australia when he collapsed. He was stabilised and rushed to the Bloemfontein Mediclinic Hospital

where doctors pronounced him dead.

Media reports said while the cause of his death has not been confirmed, it is suspected he may have had a heart attack.

Former intern at The BEAT Lerato Matlala who is now working for the SABC expressed her heartfelt condolences on Monday 20 May. Matlala has been working with the Morning Live team for over a month now and said the situation at the studios is emotional and stressful.

She said it was heart-breaking to see Mbuli’s co-host of nine years, Leanne Manas, unable to cope with the news. His first co-host Tracy Going also paid tribute to Mbuli, describing him as a committed broadcaster and an inspiration to many.

The ANC Youth League in Limpopo also sent a message of condolences to the Mbuli family and the rest of the world.

They urged children, politicians, journalists, public servants, business people and all broadcasters to continue Vuyo‘s tradition of open-mindedness and fair reporting.

“We owe it to Vuyo, to maintain the educative shape of the public broadcaster and ensure that it is a pedestal for moral regeneration, by airing developmental programs far from nudity and sex, as they mostly contribute to the spread of sexually transmitted diseases,” said ANCYL spokesperson Klaas Mabunda..

The BEAT would also like to express our heartfelt condolences to the Mbuli family and the rest of the world.

His work speaks for him, or as he always said “mintirho ya valavula”!

MOOKGOPHONG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY PRIVAATSAK X 340, MOOKGOPHONG 0560 TEL: (014) 743 6600 FAKS: (014) 743 2434

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC REGISTRATION OF INDIGENT FOR THE 2013/2014 FINANCIAL YEAR All residents of Mookgophong Local Municipality are hereby invited to register as indigent household beneficiaries for the 2013/2014 Financial Year. Registration will be done from 27 May 2012.

1. Please note that application forms for the registration of an indigent will be available at the Municipal Offices at Corner Mandela & Sixth Street, Mookgophong and Venues as mentioned here-under.

2. Total income of all occupants of the household may not exceed R3000.00 to qualify.

The required documents needed to be able to qualify as an indigent are: 1.

Certified identify document of all household members above 18 yrs.

2.

Old age pension receipt, proof of child support grant, or any applicable Income.

3.

Municipal Account 4.

If unemployed, a letter from social worker or affidavit from SAPS. Mookgophong Local Municipality will be registering and assisting residents to enable them to qualify for indigents support grand( free basic services) at the following venues from 10:00-18:00.

For more information contact Daphne Thubakgale at 014 743 6620 during office hours.

Municipal Manager N P Magwala

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Take a girl child to work campaigns kick-start

Lambert Moloto of the Department of Agriculturein Waterberg recently addressed learners on the importance of natural and agricultural resources for quality and healthy livelihoods.

Lizzy Bapela The Department of Agriculture in the Waterberg District has kick-started preparations to host this year’s “take a girl child to work” campaign.

The first planning meeting was held at the Modimolle Local Municipality’s library office on Friday 10 May. The department’s chief agricultural technician Lambert Moloto said the objectives of the meeting include among others empowering school girls on to fight poverty and hunger and create self-employment by engaging them in various agricultural projects. They also plan to have a multidisciplinary approach to the development of African children including boys at schools, encourage schools to participate actively in natural and agricultural related campaigns and to stimulate learners’ interest in agriculture, both as a career and a business environment.

He said the event also aimed to cultivate in learners’ mind a sense of responsibility and accountability for the use of natural and agricultural resources for the survival of mankind and to make learners aware of the importance of resources.

The department also wants to educate the learners about agriculture as the backbone of any sustainable economic development in the entire world.

The actual event is scheduled to take place in Mogalakwena Local Municipality on Friday 31 May.

LEGALS MODIMOLLE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR THE DIVISION OF LAND IN TERMS OF SECTION 6(8)(a) OF THE DIVISION OF LAND ORDINANCE, 1986 (ORDINANCE 20 OF 1986) I, NICOLA LUDIK being the authorized agent for the registered owner of the following property hereby give notice in terms of 6(8)(a) of the Division of Land Ordinance, 1986 (Ordinance 20 of 1986) that I have applied with the Modimolle Local Municipality for the division of the property described below: - Portion 5 of thr Farm Hartebeespoort 84 KR into twenty (20) portions; All relevant documents relating to the application will be open for inspection during normal office hours at the offices of the Modimolle Local Municipality, The Divisional Manager: Town - Planning, Ground Floor, Modimolle Municipal Building, Harry Gwala Street, Modimolle for a period of 28 days i.e. 17 May 2013 to 14 June 2013.

Any person who wishes to

object to the application or submit representations in respect thereof must lodge the same in writing to Private Bag x1008, Modimolle, 0510 or lodge it with the Modimolle Local Municipality at its address and room number specified above on or before the 14 June 2013.

Name and address of agent: NICOLA LUDIK Alto Africa Town Planning & Development Consultants P.O.Box 3007, Modimolle, 0510 Tel: 076 606 6372. (24/5) MODIMOLLE LAND USE SCHEME, 2004 Notice is hereby given to all whom it may concern that in terms of clause 23 of the Modimolle Land Use Scheme, 2004, I NICOLA LUDIK, authorised agent of the property owner intend applying to the Modimolle Local Municipality for Special Consent to use a portion of Remainder of Portion 2 of the Farm Bakovenkrans 192 KR for a place of instruction, located in an Agricultural zone. Any objection, with the grounds therefor, shall be lodged with or made in writing to: The Divisional Manager: Town Planning, Ground Floor, Modimolle Municipal Building, or Private Bag

Moloto said the event is to be celebrated provincially, with 60 girls from high schools across the Waterberg District taking part.

He said each municipality will have 10 learners taking part in the event, which is to be held under this year’s theme “empower the woman, empower the nation”.

The agricultural school committee was established to spearhead the programme and is expected to conduct exposure visits to schools’ progressive agricultural projects around the hosting municipality.

Learners will be given the opportunity to physically visit the projects and various stakeholders including the departments of Education and Environmental Affairs.

The committee will also visit schools for motivation and encouragement purposes as a follow up action ahead of the event.

Moloto announced the date of the next meeting, which is scheduled for Friday 24 May, while and the venue will be announced shortly.

Meanwhile, the Department of Corporative Governance, Human Settlement and Traditional Affairs (CoGHSTA) in Limpopo is expected to host 100 school learners for the same “Take a Girl Child To Work” campaign in Lephalale.

Spokesperson for the Department Tseng Diale said the event will be held in collaboration with Lephalale Local Municipality on 30 May. Diale said the girls will visit various Human Settlements projects around the area. x1008, Modimolle, 0510, within 28 days of the publication of the advertisement in the Local Newspaper, viz 17 May 2013. Full particulars and plans (if any) may be inspected during normal office hours (08:00 - 13:00) and (13:45 - 15:00) at the abovementioned office, for a period of 28 days after the publication of the advertisement in the local Newspaper. Closing date for any objections: 14 June 2013.

Applicant: NIKKI LUDIK P.O.Box 3007, Modimolle, 0510 Tel: 076 606 6372. (24/5) NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION IN THE NORTH GAUTENG HIGH COURT, PRETORIA (REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA) Case number: 61573/2012 In the matter between: THE STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA LIMITED Plaintiff and MARIA GERTRUIDA WILHELMINA VAN HEERDEN Defendant ID: 520609 0055 086 In execution of a judgement of the High Court of South Africa (North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria) in the abovementioned suit, a sale without reserve will be held by

the Sheriff, Nylstroom (Modimolle) in front of the Magistrate’s Court, Van Emmenis Street, Nylstroom, on Thursday, 13 June 2013 at 11h00 of the undermentioned property of the defendants subject to the conditions of sale which are available for inspection at the offices of the Sheriff Nylstroom, 50 Leyds Street, Modimolle (Nylstroom). Portion 169 (A portion of portion 148) of the Farm Buffelspoort 421 Registration Division: K.R. Limpopo Province Measuring: 1,2940 (one comma two nine four zero) hectares held by deed of transfer T33491/2011 subject to the conditions therein contained.

Better known as: Portion 169 (A portion of portion 148) of the Farm Buffelspoort 421.

The following information is furnished with regard to improvements on the property although nothing in this respect is guaranteed: This is a vacant stand.

Dated at Pretoria on April 2013.

HACK STUPEL & ROSS Attorneys for Plaintiff 2nd Floor, Standard Bank Chambers Church Square, Pretoria REF: T. DE JAGER/ YOLANDI/HA10400 Tel: 012 325 4185. (24/5)

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Hleketani netball courts delayed Bela Bela’s Kgotso Mfati named Coach of the Week

Coach of the Week: The die-hard Orlando Pirates Football FC supported Kgotso Mfati of Bela Bela. Photo supplied TK Mashaba The die-hard Orlando Pirates Football FC supporter Kgotso Mfati of Bela Bela is still in a celebrating mood after he was selected as the Coach of the Week in the build up of the Carling Black Label Derby coming on 27 July between Orlando Pi-

rates Football Club and Premiership Champions Kaizer Chiefs Football Club.

He won the Coach of the Week and a prize of R3 000 after he entered a competition online, and after answering questions given by the Orlando Pirates FC captain Lucky Lekgwathi was chosen as the coach of the week. This also put him in the running to be named coach of the big derby day.

“I am so grateful for this opportunity and want to thank my captain (Lucky Lekgwathi) for selecting me for the coach of the week” said the delighted Mfati.

Mfati, a local soccer player and a diehard Pirates fan from the age of 7 says that being nominated means a lot and it will help to put Bela Bela on the map if he got the coach of the derby day.

“I want to encourage youth to take sports seriously and also the business people to come through with their help” he said.

Mfati, who was contacted on Friday by a Black Label official, said he initially thought he was being scammed until he heard his name being called on SABC 1 Soccer zone on Monday, 20 May. “Being named to the final coach of the derby will be a cherry on top if I get nominated because one will have the opportunity to rub shoulders with players, coach, and celebrities “ he added.

Mfati is a community Development practitioner at the Bela Bela Department of Social Development.

Phagameng High u 19 team looking sharp for Kay Motsepe

Patrice Motsepe handing the awards to the 2012 winners. Photo supplied TK Mashaba The Phagameng High School under 19 soccer team started on a good note this week on Monday when they won the cluster games at Settlers on Monday in the annual Kay Motsepe Cup. The Phagameng u.19 were knocked out last year at the provincial level during this annual competition.

On Monday during the cluster games at Settlers, Phagameng beat Settlers 40 while Nylstroom Hoërskool beat Solomon Mahalangu 3-2.

Nylstroom Hoërskool and Phagameng met at the final the game, won by Phagameng with a final score of 3-0.

This week on Thursday, 23 May Phagameng was expected to meet with other circuits’ teams at the circuit knockout which was expected to be held at Modimolle. This includes Bela Bela, Thabazimbi, Dwaalboom and Vaalwater.

Ephraim Sebola, the team manager, said that this year they were looking to reach the nationals of the competitions.

The 2013 Sanlam Kay Motsepe Schools Cup was launched last month on Thursday, 18 April in Sandton, Johannesburg, where Patrice Motsepe addressed guests and the media.

Motsepe, who founded the Motsepe Foundation, said that they are pleased to see that the Sanlam Kay Motsepe Cup is helping young South African footballers develop their game.

The Mamelodi Sundowns president added that they are contributing to the development of football in South Africa.

He said that their aim is to see more players progressing from the tournament and establishing themselves in the PSL. “We are glad that over 3 000 schools compete in this tournament. We would want to improve the tournament each and every year and that the schools should benefit from the tournament as well,” Motsepe said.

The winners of the tournament will bag R1 million in prize money, with the losing finalists receiving R600 000.

Last year's winners of the prestigious

The current sand patch netball courts of Hleketani Primary. Photo: Justin Steyn company Build It, will be working on the Justin Steyn project. Learners are not using the curThe BEAT visited Hleketani Primary rent court as it is deemed unsafe due School on Monday 20 May to find out to electric cables running under it. The about their progress concerning the school is using the funds donated by construction of their netball courts. The The National Lottery in the beginning current Netbal courts were expected to of the year to build the courts but said be replaced by safer and more equita- that they still have insufficient funds to construct new administrative offices ble courts by mid May. Andries Senoamadi told The BEAT where the current courts are located.

“We want to replace the current netthat the delay has been caused by a lengthy process of book auditing in or- ball courts with larger and more efficient der to authorise its construction. “We administrative offices and build the new should receive the go-ahead within the courts next to our soccer field” said coming week and then preparation and Senoamadi. The school is also determined to start a basketball team when construction should start” he said.

Senoamadi added that construction the courts have been built.

Phagameng High School learners to visit Sterkfontein Caves

Phagameng High School leaners with their educators before going to Sterkfontein Caves. Photo: TK Mashaba

Inside the Sterkfontein Caves. Fossils found here have enabled the identification of several specimens of early hominids dating back between 4.5 million and 2.5 million years. Photo Supplied TK Mashaba 41 leaners from Phagameng High School were looking forward to a trip to the

Sterkfontein Caves in the North West where they were expected to learn more about human origins and history.

The 41 learners, of whom 9 are from grade 12 and 32 from grade 11 were delighted this week when The BEAT visited the school on Monday, 20 May before their trip, which was due to start on Tuesday 21 May. Pete Pole who teaches the Life Science said this was to be an educational experience and that if all the logistic worked out as planned, all the learners from grade 11 and 12 were supposed to attend.

The BEAT interviewed several learners about what they are anticipating in this trip.

Helen Baloyi , a Grade 11 learner, said that for her the visit meant that she would learn more about human evolution and that of other species, while another learner, Piet Moatse, said that the trip would help him understand and believe what they have learned in class. Edward Makhubela, who is in Grade 12, said that he was looking forward to having the opportunity to learn more about our ancestors and how humankind has developed over the years.

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Waterberg District Mayoral Marathon “This is a time when one decided not to get old or not to spend their day at home but to come and enjoy living healthy through exercising...”

The Bela Bela Municipality team was victorious at the friendly games this weekend. Photo: TK Mashaba

Municipality triumphant during friendly games feated 4-1.

Bela Bela Finest United lost again against Eskom in the loser final.

The final match was Bela Bela Finest United versus SASSA, which ended with SASSA losing 3-1 to the high-riding Bela Bela Municipality team.

According to the secretary of Bela Bela Finest United committee, Boeda Sephai, the games set in motions plans for the June 16 games, which are expected to draw interest from local players and fans.

“We appreciate and credit the teams who joined us on this friendly top four” he said.

The June 16 tournament will include soccer, basketball, volleyball and netball.

“This is going to be a big event and we anticipate a number of teams and audience as they will be prizes like cups, medals and so forth,” he added.

He added that they were still coordinating with sponsors for the June 16 event.

TK Mashaba Preparations for the much-anticipated June 16 sport games got a shot in the arm over the weekend with the successful hosting of friendly soccer matches that were won

by Bela Bela Municipality.

The friendly soccer tournament was hosted by Bela Bela Finest United at Moloto stadium on Saturday as part of the buildup was June 16 games.

The tourney involved the local SASSA, Eskom, Bela Bela Finest United and Bela Bela Municipality, with the latter emerging victorious after beating SASSA 3 -1 in the final.

The early game between Eskom and Municipality ended with with Bela Bela Municipality winning 3-1 of Eskom, while the second game between Bela Bela Finest United and SASSA saw the hosts eliminated in the first round after they were de-

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Mayor, Ms Rosina Mogotlane during medals ceremony. Photo TK Mashaba TK Mashaba The cold winter weather did not dampen the spirits of the athletes during the annual Waterberg District Mayor’s marathon that was held recently in Forever Resort in Warmbath on 10 May. The marathon, consisting of three categories, saw many people as far as Gauteng coming to join in the fun.

For some it was about winning, while others came just for the fun of it.

The Waterberg district mayor Rosinah Mogotloane congratulated all who took part in this year’s marathon.

“This is a time when one decided not to get old or not to spend their day at home but to come and enjoy living healthy through exercising” she said.

She encouraged all the participants to continue exercising and added that she was inspired by the older folks who also took part in the marathon.

Among the runners was Victor Maloka form the Depart of Education circuit in Bela Bela and Jack Manabile, an educator at Maope High School, who both took part 28 km from Modimolle to Bela Bela Forever Resort.

Ali Pole, president of the Sports and Recreation Council in Waterberg, took part in the 10km race.

Lucky Mogale from Maxed Elite, with a time of 87 minutes and 1 second scooped first place in the 28km while Kgosi Tsogang from Transnet grabbed second place, completing his race in 87 minutes and 17 seconds in the all-ages, while in the age group 40-49 years Brighton Chipere from Maxed Elite won with a time of 91 minutes and Sipho Ncube from Toyota Club took second place at 92 minutes.

In the 50-59 years age group Themba Phulu from Panorama Club took first place with a time of 108 minutes while Johannes Seakamela scooped second place on 109 minutes.

Age 60+ Don Charles from Nedbank Club scooped first place with a time of 122 minutes while Pele Tshidukumalema from Toyota came in second at 137 minutes.

The Mayor, Ms Rosina Mogotlane, and her entourage are surprised and pleased at the interest shown by locals and people from other towns in the marathon.

Bela Bela Basketball the best TK Mashaba The Vikings Basketball team from Bela Bela showed determination during the Waterberg Tournament on Saturday 18, May at Modimolle.

Vikings took first place in Waterberg ahead of the preparations for the national team which will be selected during the clash of the other six district basketball teams.

Vikings beat Modimolle 24 -22 and played a 32-28 game against Mokopane’s team, a game that did not end well after the Mokopane team protested the referee‘s decision during the game.

According to Katlego Madireng of Vikings their excellent performance will help his players to be selected for the Nationals where nine province will take part in the league.

This came after Minister of Sports and Recreational Fikilile Mbalula announced the introduction of the new league. The

sports ministry said Basketball National League (BNL) will be starting sometime soon too and it will run the way soccer has its leagues.

“The BNL is a professional sport and entertainment business which has been modelled on the highly successful NBA, NBL Australia, and the Euro league,” the ministry said in a statement.

The plan was to start the three-month league in September, with 158 games to be played between 12 teams in all nine provinces.

Basketball is played in over 200 countries across the globe, according to the ministry, and the world governing body Fiba (International Basketball Federation) has more than 450 million registered participants worldwide.

It is hoped the new competition would contribute towards building a competitive national team and provide aspirant professional players with career opportunities.