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The BEAT 25 August
Community newspaper
Kamogelo is queen We appreciate the generous support from the sponsors
Miss Ikageng Youth Centre Kamogelo Phora (seated from left), Mr Ikageng Youth Centre, Aaron Mathe, and Charity Motshidi. Photo: TK Mashaba
TK Mashaba Poise, posture and a fertile mind were some of the qualities Kamogelo Phora needed to romp home with the Miss Ikageng Youth Centre beauty pageant on Saturday, 19 August. The gala event, held at the multipurpose centre in Bela-Bela township. Proceedings were spiced up with arts and culture performances by, among others, a theatrical spectacle by the BelaBela High School drama group, which also came out tops in this category. As for the oval-faced Phora, the judges said they were impressed by the manner
in which she articulated herself at question time. Her poise and posture on the ramp were the cherry on top, for the Bela Bela High School learner. Looking petite in a sleeveless silk white dress and matching high-heeled shoes, the reigning queen had not only the judging panel, but the packed multipurpose centre audience, eating out of her palm. On the panel of judges were Daphney Bapela, Khotso Mputle of Bela-Bela, and Joe Mokupi from Mokopane. Aaron Mathe, a learner from Ulando Combined School, took to the ramp dressed in a purple suede jacket,
rounded off with a white T-shirt, faded denims and dark blue sneakers, swaggering away with the Mr Igageng title. Raeleng High School learner, Charity Motshidi, swept onto the stage dressed in a black evening dress, the top of which was decorated with golden threads, completed with off-beige high-heeled shoes, and was crowned first princess. Stage drama and story-telling offered a different narrative to the broader event. Organiser Tebogo Modiba of Ikageng Youth Centre said “we appreciate the generous support from the sponsors�.
Stage drama and story-telling offered a different narrative to the broader event. A stage dad attends to his fainted wife. Photo: TK Mashaba
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DA administration celebrates progress
Modimolle-Mookgopong Mayor Marlene Van Staden. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Police rushed to the scene of the false alarm. Photo supplied Justin Steyn The Modi-Mall in Modimolle resembled a real-life Hollywood drama, blaring sirens, blue lights and crouching police officers armed to the teeth, responding to a suspected burglary which was recently reported to be underway. According to Warrant Officer James Findley of the Modimolle SAPS, a call was made by security personnel to the effect that a break-in was in progress at two clothing stores. “On Friday, 11 August, we received a call from the mall’s security. The complainant claimned movements could be heard from (above) the ceiling,” he said. But alas, all this turned out to be a false alarm. Findley said on arrival members of the policve discovered security personnel went into panic station mode, after one of the stores’ windows burst open from some form of pressure, or otherwise. “We did discover that one of the shops’ windows had somehow burst open and caused panic. The area was assessed and it was determined the window may have burst open because of (pressure from the)
temperature inside the (affected) store,” he said. Meanwhile, there was an armed robbery – the real thing - at a clothing chain store outlet at Bela-Bela’s central business district, which left both shoppers and workers in shock. Accordding to Captain Annemarie Smith of the Bela-Bela SAPS, five suspects armed with firearms entered the store at around mid-morning on Thursday, 10 August. She said the armed men entered the shop and ordered all employees and customers to hudle at a corner of the premises, before ransacking the retail store, allegedly helping themselves to certain items. The alleged stolen loot included, among other items, mobile phones, laptops and an undisclosed amount of cash. Security, community patrols and other witnesses were convinced the alleged armed robbers were Zulu-speaking. After helping themselves to the loot, the men sped off in what witnesses described as a silver-coloured Toyota sedan, with Gauteng registration numbers. Anyone with information which could lead to the arrest of the alleged culprits, is advised to make contact with the Bela-Bela police on 014 736 9700.
Seven killed in crash on the N1 Justin Steyn A total of seven people have been killed and two others injured following a head-on collision on the N1 highway between Mookgophong and Mokopane on Sunday, 20 August. According to the provincial spokesperson for the department of transport, Joshua Kwapa, those injured included a five-yearold child, who has been hospitalized. Both drivers involved in the accident were among
the deceased. Kwapa said the accident was the result of alleged reckless driving. “We suspect the cause of the accident is reckless and negligent driving, but obviously these are preliminary. The investigations will reveal the real cause of the accident. The accident happened on the N1 near Tobais, when one of the sedans travelled into oncoming traffic, collided with another sedan in the process, and the drivers of both vehicles as well as five people died on impact,” Kwapa said in a statement.
Lizzy Bapela The DA in the Modimolle-Mookgophong Municipality has patted itself on the back, claiming to be making good progress, following a full year in office. The party also claimed to have made a huge impact in the lives of ordinary people, since taking over the municipality from the ANC a year ago. Mayor Marlene Van Staden pointed out her administration inherited a financiallychallenged municipality, against the
backdrop of alleged lack of co-operation from the outgoing ANC administration. In her comments, she said the DA’s achievements included the supply of water and sanitation, housing and infrastructure. Van Staden said debt collection rates increased from 58% to 76%. Among the other achievements, she said, was the provision of free Wi-fi being installed at selected locations. Higher up on the DA’s list was a workshop for local contractors, with the objective to be transparent in terms of tenders. “This proves that where the DA governs, we prioritize the needs of residents by redistributing the budget to poor communities, providing water and proper sanitation,” she said. ANC ward councillor, Rufus Magoro, poured a bucket of cold water on the DA’s achievements, saying many of the programmes were started by the previous administration.
Clean health bill for Waterberg Justin Steyn Large parts of the Waterberg received a clean bill of health following reports of massive corruption allround. The Limpopo Department of Transport has uncovered the alleged theft of R7.4 million through intensive investigations by the internal Anti-Fraud and Corruption Unit. “Three officials have been dismissed while ten (others) resigned, following the investigations. One official is currently going through a disciplinary hearing (process),” said the department’s spokesperson, Joshua Kwapa. Kwapa said the breakthrough resulted in an intense investigation, following information that revenue was lost at various traffic stations at the district offices. “According to the information, officers were collecting postal orders from various post offices in Limpopo addressed to (the affected) traffic stations. They would then redeem the postal orders, but fail to deposit the money into the departmental bank account. This therefore necessitated the investigation, which found the rot
(dated) from as far back as 2009,” Kwapa said. He said it was further discovered some of the officials allegedly reduced amounts on the summonses, even though the traffic offenders had sent the original required amount by means of postal orders. “The intense investigation revealed the implicated officials did not bank the money into the departmental bank account, (but) instead they stole the money and used it for their personal gain. The department consequently opened criminal cases against the suspects, through the commercial crime unit,” Kwapa said. He further confirmed the alleged fraudulent activity had limited effect on the broader Waterberg District traffic offices. “The aforementioned incident has only had an effect on the (traffic) offices in Mokopane. The rest of the offices (throughout the region) are unaffected,” he said. The head of traffic in Bela-Bela, Isack Monari, said all finances were collected by security personnel on a daily basis. He added an audit report had been conducted in the past week, and cleared the office of any fraudulent activity.
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Van Staden spits fire over Sarah
Former Mookgophong Mayor Sarah Monyamane. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Lizzy Bapela Modimolle-Mookgophong Mayor Marlene van Staden has called on the Public Protector to probe the previous ANC administration at Mookgophong. The DA announced on Wednesday, 16 August, that the Public Protesctor in Limpopo was to be called to investigate alleged irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure by the erstwhile administration. It had been reported that the new administration uncovered six alleged irregular and fraudulent transactions, valued at R684 298. The transactions, the DA has allegd, were
entered into between former Mayor Sarah Monyamane, and several service providers in the run-up to the 2016 local government elections. Van Staden said a further 11 allegedly suspicious transactions valued at R279 905 had also been uncovered. She said other cases related to the alleged irregular purchasing of food parcels in excess of R250 000, which were handed over to potential voters ahead of the hotlycontested local government elections. Other transactions allegedly included the hiring of tents, chairs and catering at what the DA described as “obscene” amounts. The DA handed the Public Protector a set of files containing what the party believed to be documentary proof of the allegations.
DA comfort for Moswoeu
Sello Moswoeu (second from left) flanked by the DA’s David Senosha, Frans Mothokwa and Rachael Masemola, Photo supplied Justin Steyn Politicians from the DA closed ranks to offer comfort to Bela-Bela EFF councillor, Sello Moswoeu, who was on Tuesday, 22 August, recovering in hospital. Moswoeu sounded enthusiastic during an interview with The BEAT, from his sick bed at a hospital in Polokwane. He assured his colleagues from the EFF and DA he would soon be back in the council chambers. “I was not surprised but humbled to have received visits from the DA councillors,” he said. According to Moswoeu, he had been absent from the public domain due to a health complication he had suffered in July. “I am recovering from a blood pressure
complication since the middle of July. I was admitted to the Bela-Bela hospital, but was transferred to the Polokwane provincial hospital. I am recovering well and will be back soon,” he said. Moswoeu said he was not surprised that he had received a visit from politicians from the DA. “In council we debate and have our differences, but out of office we are still for one another as colleagues, especially on a personal level. I am very thankful for all of the support,” he said. He personally posted his picture on Facebook receiving a delegation of visitors from the DA at Bela-Bela. Moswoeu has also extended a hand of gratitude to his fellow “fighters” for their overwhelming support. “I am receiving calls from members of the EFF on my recovery progress. I am thankful for the support,” Moswoeu said.
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Meet guys and girls behind the scenes One was meaning to write a letter profiling Then there is one hell of a workhorse going the quality of reporters working for The by the name of Justin Steyn. BEAT. When the young man’s wife whattsapped me But at the time of writing, we received last Monday, to say Justin was not well, my messages that two of our foot soldiers, response was the bloke had been overworking Mzamane Ringane and Justin Steyn were not himself and needed to take it easy. well. It was such a pleasant surprise that as he Let us, for argument’s sake; start with the continued to report on the mutilation of lions women at The BEAT. across the Waterberg, Justin convinced me we Lizzy Bapela has been with needed to draw from the the newspaper for a while, wisdom of the provincial covering anything from news traditional health to sport. practitioners council on the The young woman – and matter. happy birthday once again We were both humbled Lizba! – has been the regular when provincial secretary, face of The BEAT at events Thomas Maluleke, lashed hosted by government. The out at poachers who created recent whistle-stop by a perception lions were Presidential wannabe Jeff mutilated for traditional muti Radebe is a perfect example. purposes. As for women issues, our Like Ronel, Mzamane LETTER FROM THE EDITOR last edition became talk of the Johnny Masilela Ringane hails from town, capturing a collective Modimolle. of Bela Bela sisters gathered Mzamane has tirelessly at the local Club Paradise, to explore ways on made sure readers in his neck of the woods how to change the lives of girls from poor always had pride of place in the pages of backgrounds for the better. The BEAT. Even though the event was not covered by He has also touched base with sources in Lizzy, we all worked with TK Mashaba in an our geographical readership areas of attempt to capture this amazing potpourri of a neighbouring Mookgophong, and from time fashion statement and charitable work. to time Vaalwater, something we appreciate With this in mind, I nudged Lizzy that in indeed. future she needs to watch the fashion trends at I have to concede TK Mashaba has been government events, and from time to time out and about in recent weeks, taking pepper her articles with what is known as stunning pictures which often force our hand haute couture. to consider them for the front page, such as We do have another woman doubling up as a the petite ladies in black and colourful headstaffer for our sister publication, Die Pos/The scarfs in our last edition. Post, but also bringing much appreciated And just who on earth is the one with the value to the pages of The BEAT, too. signature beret called Johnny Masilela? Ronel van Jaarsveld operates from the Well, a little bit of film scripting (M-Net), Modimolle bureau of both newspapers, and literature and journalism, dating back many has done sterling work for us. My pleasure years. always, Ronel. But nothing ground-breaking, really.
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Neighbours combat inferno
Radebe for president? Church leaders offer prayers for Minister Jeff Radebe. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
the Limpopo Traditional Health Practitioners Association, reportedly to seek “blessings”. Presidential hopeful Jeff Radebe Conspicuous in their absence was welcomed with song and were many local political dance by throngs of supporters heavyweights, among them in the township at Bela-Bela, Bela-Bela Mayor Jeremiah with the lyrics clear as to who Ngobeni, former mayors Freddy was their preferred candidate. Hlongwane and Lucas Nhlapo, But the Minister in the and Chief Whip Hendrietta Presidency kept his cards close Ledwaba. to the chest, sticking to his postThey all could not be policy conference feedback, but reached for comment at the also hitting hard at corruption. time of going to press. Those who sang his praises Bela-Bela PR councillor and included prominent members of former speaker, Spando the Young Communist League, Maluleka, reportedly ANC Youth League and ANC accompanied the Minister on Regional Task Team. a whistle-stop tour of the Present in their vocal and other village of Rapotokwane. support were the likes of Young Radebe is one of the Communist League activists, outsiders for the ANC Abram Motlhake and Seraka Presidential race, ahead of the Mapeka, Waterberg dialogue elective conference in co-ordinator, Majeed Aphiri, December. local councillor Angie Another Presidential Maluleka, and well-known candidate, Lindiwe Sisulu, political activist Nelly Zikhali. addressed her supporters in Radebe first had a session with Giyani on the same day. Lizzy Bapela
The community of Bela-Bela closed ranks to fight the runaway fire. Photo supplied Justin Steyn A cloud of smoke billowed over Bela-Bela on Wednesday, 16 August. The smoke was triggerd by a runaway fire raging on the veld along the N1 in the vicinity of the shooting range. Emergency services such as the police, Working on Fire, Advanced Paramedics Assistance (APA) and scores of residents rushed to the scene to combat the fire.
A combined effort by firefighters and the community managed to douse out the fire. APA spokesperson, Andy Gill, said a small Doberman pincher was found wondering around after apparently managing to escape the blaze. “We discovered a miniature Doberman pincher rescued off the N1, trying to get away from the fire. She remained with us until the owner collected her the next day,” Gill said. Tragically, a family lost almost
New taxi leadership elected
everything in the fire. Community-based groupings swiftly took to Whatsapp, asking for donations to assist the unfortunate couple. Several businesses donated towards the tragedy, with sums of money varying from R1000 to as high as R27 000. Further donations in lieu of clothing and household items can be made at Angels Scrap in Mentz Avenue. The cause of the fire had not, at the time of going to press, been established.
Bela-Bela hosts government heads Lizzy Bapela The popular Zebula Lodge on the outskirts of Bela-Bela hosted a provincial induction workshop for MEC’s and heads of departments, on Monday 15 August and Tuesday 16 August. Provincial government spokesperson, Phuti Seloba, said duties of HoDs and MECs were a core function of service delivery. He said those in attendance were guided by the provisions of
Former WATA public relations officer Israel Molusi. Photo: Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela Bela-Bela’s well-known taxi operator, Malesela David Mogale, has been re-elected for a third term of office as the Warmbaths Taxi Association’s (WATA) chairman. The results were confirmed following elections held on Tuesday, 15 August, at the Jinnah Park Community Hall. A total of 48 taxi operators from Bela-Bela, and also from its feeder associations, gathered at the hall to elect the new executive committee for the next five years. Almost all of the candidates who availed themselves for the various leadership positions were elected unopposed. The election results saw the WATA deputy chairperson, Alfred Mosime, also retaining his portfolio, with Connie Pholosi re-elected as secretary. Sakkie Motalane was elected deputy secretary, with Thabo Baloyi as treasurer, in the place
of the outgoing incumbent, Mike Molele. The latter was elected disciplinary committee chairperson, while Thabo Ntseke was elected public relations officer, replacing ertwhile incumbent, Israel Molusi. The grievance officer position was won by Jacob Monwametsi, while Musa Mashugu was elected training officer for a second term. Robby Selwane was confirmed as the WATA operational manager. Bela-Bela rank manager, Sunday Modike, declared the elections process a success, saying the local taxi association officials worked tirelessly during the campaign ahead of the elections, making sure leaders with capacity were elected into these strategic positions. Mogale could not hold back his excitement, applauding all those who participated in the elections.
the constitution. Seloba further said the overall objective of the induction workshop was to re-emphasize the importance of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Some of the issues covered at the workshop included constitutional and legislative functions, and ongoing paradigm shifts in the management of the public sector. “This programme supports MECs and HoDs with a comprehensive compendium of education, training and development solutions. The
main objective in this case is to improve the ability of a candidate to implement service delivery of their respective departments with greater consistency, efficiency and effectiveness, taking into consideration available resources versus the people’s needs. “It also equips them with the requisite PFMA fundamentals, and an Afrocentric approach that is required to deliver strategic objectives of government in pursuit of NDP 2030,” he said.
Township tourism idea goes national
M Court boss Semakaleng Mothapo. Photo supplied.
TK Mashaba The customised donkey-drawn tourists’ wagon of Bela-Bela has galloped its way into national
prominence. The wagon was the brainchild of township entrepreneur, Semakaleng Mothapo, trading as M Court. On Tuesday, 22 August, Mothapo broke the news to The BEAT that the idea was to be posted on the website of the government enterprise development agency, as “a successful business story led by a young person”. The cherry on top was that Mothapo and the broader initiative were lined up to be profiled in a
magazine published by a leading high-fashion clothing store, in its September edition. Mothapo said it was humbling to receive this kind of recognition at the highest possible level. In recent weeks, Mothapo had a strategic meeting with members of the Bela-Bela business community to thrash out plans to network in terms of bringing tourists – both local and foreign – into their venues. Black Rose Connexion events management head, Matome Sebelebele, was toying around with the idea to set up events, at which tourists transported on the customised wagon could be brought in to have a good time in the township. The 18-seater donkey-drawn wagon initiative was launched last December, with several tourists taken into the township for a free ride, as a test run. The publicity from the enterprise development agency website and, over and above, pride of place in the pages of a high-fashion magazine, had the potential to send the donkey wagon initiative brand into a tailspin.
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SCHOOL
Jinnah Park Primary School on a high
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Grade 12 trials commence Lizzy Bapela
Omphemetse Putuka, a Grade 1 learner, was awarded second place during the recent interschools reading competition held at Blaauwboschkuil.
Teboho Maheso, a six year old learner, came out first in the interschool reading contest held at Blaauwboschkuil on Monday, 14 August.
The under-13 soccer team competed in the Build It tournament which was held on Saturday, 12 August, at the Sunfa stadium at Bela-Bela. The team won the tournament for the second year running. In the photo is the team with the coaching personnel, and also the trophy they won.
These learners competed in the recent inter-school competition held at Blaauwboschkuil. In front are Bodiba Kabela (from left), Dembe Neshy and Uthando Twala. With them is educator Mehlape Makwena.
These learners did well during a school competition held at Blaauwboschkuil. In front are Maphonga Dion (second in reading), Malepane Kamilah (competed in mathematics) and Rammutla Karabo (competed in writing). With them is educator Makutu Mosima.
The school choir won the drama category during the interschool contestation held at the Eugène N. Marais Arts Festival at Mookgophong and scored an impressive 96%. The choir also had the privilege of performing at the Pretoria State Theatre. Their conductor is principal Amanda Janse van Vuuren.
Do you know of sports clubs or sportsmen who perform exceptionally well? Schools, club leaders and sports organizers are welcome to let The BEAT know of extraordinary achievements. For school achievements, you can work through your school representative, and club chairpersons can contact our reporters at the respective towns.
Grade 12 learners from across Limpopo started with their trial exams on Monday, 21 August. The Limpopo Department of Education said it was confident and ready, keeping stakeholders up to scratch with the unfolding process. The authorities said a total of 99 944 candidates participated. In recent months Limpopo was hit by large-scale controversy with regards to the late delivery of textbooks and support materials. Of the total number, 97 824 of the candidates were writing trial exams in English First Additional Language, while 2120 of the participants scheduled to write English Home Language as the preferred subject. Departmental spokesperson, Naledzani Rasila, said the process was aimed at gauging the learners’ readiness ahead of the final exams later in the year. He said the trial exams were scheduled to be rounded off on 18 September. The final year-end examinations were expected to start on 23 October.
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Unemployed on a gold rush Justin Steyn
The unemployed at Bela-Bela were offered new hope by the planned opening of a bingo facility on the Waterfront. The Gauteng-based GoldRussh Gaming Group has hit town, advertising upwards of 50 direct jobs ranging from managers to cleaners. The company placed advertisements in the local press, inviting all sorts of skilled personnel to apply. GoldRush Gaming Group was at the time of going to press at advanced stages of transforming space at the Waterfront into a bingo facility. Scores of local unemployed youths have been dropping off
CVs at the facility, hoping to carve a niche into the shrinking job market. Amanda Mocco of Bela-Bela Tourism viewed the entry of Golgrush Gaming Group into town as a potential game-changer, in terms of economic activity. “There is nothing for tourists to do after five in the afternoon. Tourists then go to bars or go to their chalets to spend the night. It is also worth noting that the hall will also make provision for children as it will be equipped with a gaming arcade,” she said. The gaming and hospitality company has advertised vacancies for, among others, security personnel, waiters, barmen and cashiers.
GoldRush casino’s spokesperson, Dorick Sithole, said the bingo facility would benefit the town in various ways. Among these, he explained, was the broader inward investment into the town, “both financially and in terms of infrastructure, job creation and a new source of entertainment for responsible adults.” Lucas Phala of the Bela-Bela Business Agency and Community Organization, said the hall would indeed benefit locals, but warned against the potential for what he termed political interference.
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Thusanang honours founders
CHARITY / ENTERTAINMENT / SCHOOL
Schoolgirls benefit from charity work Hleketani Primary School educator Cecilia Moima with Albert Luthuli Primary School beneficiaries. Photo: supplied
The Thusanag Special School soccer team of yesteryear. On the far right is the popular athlete and cyclist, Boikie “Run Boikie Run” Monareng. Photo: supplied TK Mashaba
TK Mashaba Bela-Bela’s Thusanang Special School was scheduled to honour its founder, Belgian national Cecil Lemanhaeye on Friday, 25 August. Thusanang Special School deputyprincipal, Shadi Malebye, said the occasion was to be attended by likewise institution luminaries, such as former and present board members.
She said the school’s origins date back to humble beginnings in the vicinity of the township’s community hall, until the intervention of Lemanhaeye. The Belgian philanthropist invested resources to relocate the institution to its present premises, 27 years ago. Delegates from the local education authorities and former pupils have been invited to join staff and present-day pupils, to honour
Thusanag Special School’s not only Lemanhaeye, but also its other founding fathers. At its beginnings, the institution offered basic activities such as crafts and vegetable gardening, but had since developed into a fullyfledged computer nerve centre. Malebye said the school had over the years produced brilliant individuals in various fields, including sports and the arts circuit.
Warmbathsh Taxi Association wins Doves Cup Lizzy Bapela Members of the Warmbaths Taxi Association (WATA) were singing songs of victory on Monday, 21 August, after they were crowned kings of the Doves Limpopo Taxi Drivers Soccer Championships. The tournament’s semi-finals and finals took place at the Mahwelereng Stadium outside Mokopane on Sunday, 19 August. Two local taxi associations, WATA and Mokopane Taxi Association (MOTA) battled it out for top honours, with WATA emerging 3-2 victors on penalties. The regulation time scoreline was at 2-all. Interestingly, WATA and MOTA are respectively chaired by brothers, Malesela Mogale and Abram Mogale. At the end of the high-tempo test of strengths, WATA was awarded a soccer kit, a soccer ball, trophy and medals for both officials and players. Coach Sunday Modise, with the able backing of captain Shiba Maswanganyi, led his troops throughout the tough
early stages of the tournament, featuring a total of 18 teams. Tactician-cum-excellence, Jan Kganyago, was Modise’s assistant coach for the duration of the tournament. WATA performed outstandingly throughout the tournament. The Bela-Bela taximen had a tough time, first beating Thabazimbi’s Regorogile squad 3-1, to advance to the latter stages of the competition, sending the Thabazimbi men tumbling from the tournament in the process. The next stage of the tournament - the quarter-finals - was hosted in Mookgophong, featuring eight teams. WATA advanced to the quarterfinals after knocking out the Mookgophong Taxi Association. In the semi-finals, WATA sent Mokopane’s Leporogong Taxi Association packing with a narrow 1-0 scoreline. WATA’s sister taxi association, the Marapyane Taxi Association attended the tournament to offer support to their WATA counterparts, even though the latter knocked the Marapyane lads out of the tournament with a 3-1 margin, during the preliminary stages.
At the finals, after the regulation time score ended 2-all, MOTA lost on the dreaded penalty shootout, after scoring two and missing three of the spot kicks. WATA scored three of the penalties and missed two, thus emerging the reigning champions. The Bela-Bela team’s goalminder, Thabang “Taylor” Maluleka became the hero after stopping some of the penalty kicks by the lads from Mokopane. The WATA goal-keeper, together with his teammates, Phillip “Figo” Magoai, Ephraim “Rama” Matjila, Jerry Mphela and Saddam Ledwaba, were hailed as some of the best players of the tournament. Bela-Bela taxi rank manager, Sunday Modike, was thrilled the WATA soccer squad worked so hard all the way to the finals, and ultimately being crowned champions. He said such actitivities strengthened relations with sister taxi associations, and the broader commuting public. The local taximen would continue to work hard so as to be ready to defend their hard-won title next time around.
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Scores of female learners from across the Waterberg have benefited from sanitary towels distributed by community-based groupings over the duration of Women’s Month. As a follow-up to a rather stylish women’s summit at a club in Bela-Bela, a total of 50 girls received a packet each of sanitary towels, donated on the occasion of the ladies’ gathering and beyond. Co-ordinator and educator, Cecilia Moima, said the sanitary towels were distributed to girls at Hleketani Primary School on Friday, 18 August.
More of the towels were distributed to girls at Albert Luthuli Primary School on Monday, 21 August. She said the latter charity work was viewed as a launching pad for bigger things to come next year. Moima said the sanitary towels were given out to girls at the local Hleketani Primary School and Albert Luthuli Primary School only, as a test run. In Mookgophong several boxes of the sanitary towels were distributed to girls from poor backgrounds, after Hoërskool Nylstroom learner, Karabo Manyane, won a whopping R10 000 from an online competition sponsored by a commercial bank.
Local girls return from Durban tournament
The Limpopo players back from the tournament played in Durban. Photo: supplied TK Mashaba Six female players from Diesel ‘n Dust FC have returned home as part of the Limpopo provincial team, which played in an inter-provincial tournament in Durban between Sunday, 6 August, and Saturday, 12 August. Three of the players formed part of the provincial senior select squad, while the remaining played in the under21 team. Those campaigning in the senior team were namely, Mapula Hakala, Grace Lechaba and Nkateko Rikhotso.
Mmasello Ledwaba, Sarah Mothokwa and Johanna Mokau formed part of the under-21 team. The Limpopo players campaigned in the SA National Spar Championships. The under-21 team obtained bronze medals, after coming up third in the tournament, while their senior sisters returned empty-handed. Meanwhile. two male players from Diesel ‘n Dust FC, namely midfielder, Papi Mothapo, and striker, Sam Modise, have been invited for trials by National First Division outfit, Mbombela United of Mpumalanga.
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Glory beckons for soccer girls
Modimolle athlete Junior Moatshe. Photo: Mzamane Ringane
Mahlatse Makwela is among the Limpopo hopefuls who will participate in the trials. Photo: Mzamane Ringane
Junior Moatshe ready Mzamane Ringane Modimolle-based long-distance runner Junior Moatshe was oozing with confidence on Monday, 21 August, as he was preparing to participate in the Mandela Day Marathon. To avoid any confusion, the event had always been held around August, instead July month as many might have expected. This year’s Mandela Day Marathon was scheduled to take place in the KwaZuluNatal capital of Durban on Sunday, 27 August. The pull of the trigger for the sixth edition of the Mandela Day Marathon was scheduled to rattle on Saturday, 26 August, but first with curtain-raiser events. Several endurance tests were lined up for the first day, with athletes battling it out in activities such as mountain biking, trail running and triathlon. The main running events were billed to take place on Sunday, 27 August, whereby athletes will compete in 42.2km, 21.1km
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and 10km events. The Mandela Day Marathon was introduced in 2012 to honour the late former President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. Moatshe said his target for this year’s event was a silver medal. The Mandela Day Marathon was part of the broader qualifiers for the most popular Comrades Marathon, sceduled for the winter months of May or June, year in and year out. The Modimolle runner told The BEAT he was also hoping to qualify for the Dubai Marathon scheduled for early next year. The young athlete participated in the Kenya Wildlife Marathon last year. “Competing in marathons held beyond the South African borders is a different ball game altogether, when compared to the local marathons. It is a bit tougher that side, and the competitors are (often) faster than us,” he said. He said the Kenyan experience will assist him to perform better in the Dubai Marathon, should he qualify for the latter.
Mzamane Ringane Modimolle girls Mahlatse Makwela and Kholofelo Chokoe are on the brink of glory, after being provisionally selected for the under-17 and under20 national select teams respectively last Saturday, 19 August. The national scouting programme was hosted by the South African Football Association (SAFA) at the Polokwane Rugby field. Scores of girls from across the province took part in the coveted trials, in the categories of under-13, under-15, under-17 and under20.
The national soccer body’s Limpopo provincial secretary, Pat Seema, confirmed a total of 10 players from across the province have been selected, but provisionally until further notice. “Ten players from Limpopo have been provisionally selected. They will further undergo trials at the High Performance Centre (HPC) in Pretoria from 1 to 3 September, for a chance to be considered for possible selection into the ranks of national teams,” Seema said. These players will also stand a fighting chance of being enrolled at the Pretoriabased High Performance Centre. It is through these kind of programmes that youngsters are offered the opportunity to represent their regions, and indeed their provinces at the highest possible level. A remarkable success story from the Waterberg is one of Amogelang Motau, who rose from the lowest ranks and eventually became a nationally-acclaimed soccer star. The Modimolle-born Motau is a regular feature at the Banyana Banyana national soccer squad. She recently found her way into mainstream media headlines, when it was announced she was leaving for the United States of America. In the US Motau was enlisted to pursue her soccer career, but she would also continue with her academic studies, at Oklahoma’s Oral Roberts University.