The Beat 25 October 2013

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25 October 2013

Armed robbers leave victims unharmed

This front-loader truck was also vandalised during the attack. Photo supplied Lizzy Bapela Pienaarsrivier police are investigating a case of armed robbery following an incident that happened at the Concor Construction Plant on the night of Saturday, 19 October. The plant is based on the R128 road next to the N1 Freeway in Pienaarsrivier. Police spokesperson

Traffic cop loses life in tragic accident

Maxwell Nkanyane said that a group of about ten men armed with guns attacked three security guards and four employees from the plant.

According to the information received, the perpetrators arrived at the plant on the night in question at about 23h00. They allegedly locked all the seven victims inside a container and started vandalizing

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Photographed are the trucks that were vandalised during an armed robbery incident in Pienaarsrivier. Photo supplied the place by taking the construction’s properties. Among the stolen items were the tires of bakkies and trucks, truck radio, a fridge, welding machine, cell phones and an angle grinder.

Nkanyane said that only one security guard was slightly injured on his forehead and the rest were unharmed. He added that no shots were fired, no violence

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occurred and no weapons were used during the incident.

Nkanyane also said that one of the victims was chosen to register the complaint, while the others are acting as witnesses. They are the ones who told the police that the suspects were armed during the attack.

The suspects are still at large.

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Traffic officer dies in car accident ‘We really lost a hero as the association and we will always remember him for his dedication and contribution in the transport field...’

Lizzy Bapela Bela-Bela residents woke this week to receive the bad news about a well-known traffic officer Sello Ntloane passing away.

Ntloane died in an accident that happened on the R101 route next to Mantsole Traffic Station near Pienaarsrivier on Monday, 21 October.

Pienaarsrivier police spokesperson Warrant Officer Maxwell Nkanyane said that a truck was coming from north direction and going south, while another vehicle was coming from south to north direction when the accident happened. He added that the two vehicles collided on passengers’ side, killing two people including Ntloane in an instant. According to the police, the female passenger that Ntloane was travelling with was also fatally injured.

Nkanyane said that the vehicle had only two occupants, who both died and the truck driver was travelling alone and he did not suffer any injuries. He said that the police suspect faults from either of the vehicles may have caused the accident, as the cars should have collided head-on according to the directions in which they were driving. He added that a team of mechanics has been called to check any mechanical problem, which may confirm the cause of the accident. Ntloane originated from Mametlhake in the Mpumalanga Province. He was known to be humble and down to earth, as according to some drivers, he never had a dull moment. He worked in Bela-Bela for about two years and was known to be one of the

town’s most respected officials.

A colleague who also attended the scene, described him as a kind and very dedicated person.

“He never turned down a request for help from a junior colleague, even though he had a rank and we did not. He was always referring from the Traffic Act when conducting his duties and loved reading to acquire more knowledge, especially about his job.

He also loved sharing information with other people,” they said.

Ntloane had a chat at the municipality that he bought from his own pocket to teach people who were applying for drivers’ licences.

The BEAT spoke to people who worked and those who had contact with him but unfortunately the senior traffic management could not give comment and the municipal spokesperson Matome Sebelebele was on study leave. Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Warmbaths Taxi Association Israel Molusi could also not be reached for comment by the time of going to press.

“We really lost a hero as the association and we will always remember him for his dedication and contribution in the transport field. He was always looking out for the safety of pedestrians and compliance from the drivers,” said Peter Mohale, chairman of the local taxi association. He sent out condolences to the entire community of Bela Bela, the local municipality and the family on behalf of WATA.

Alleged fraudster denied bail TK Mashaba Anthony Alum, 42, was denied bail in Mookgophong on Friday 18 October on charges of fraud, and was remanded to police custody.

Alum is accused of using text messages and an alleged competition to scam 63-year old pensioner Daniel Jonker out of

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The suspect was arrested on 19 September after the Mookgophong Detective Unit investigated the matter, and he will be appearing before the court again on Friday, 25 October. The police are currently investigating the suspect’s associates, as Jonker has apparently received phone calls ordering him to drop the charges and offering to refund his money.

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Help police identify unknown corpse Lizzy Bapela The Bela Bela police are reaching out to members of the public to come forward and assist with information that could lead to finding relatives of a man who died after being knocked by a car. Police spokesperson Constable Glen Manamela said that the accident happened on the N1 road next to Mantsole Traffic Station near Pienaarsrivier on Sunday, 20 October.

According to the information received, a man was driving from Gauteng to Polokwane when he heard a sound from outside the vehicle and stopped immediately. Manamela said that during inspection as to what could have caused the sound the driver found an unknown man lying next to the car with serious injuries and realized that he had hit him.

The police and local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel were called to the scene, to which they responded swiftly. Manamela said that the paramedics certified the man dead on their arrival.

The pedestrian is identified to be between the ages of 30 to 35 and is dark in complexion. He was wearing a grey t-shirt, brown jacket, black jeans and no shoes when the accident happened. The deceased was measured to be 1.6 m tall in height.

Manamela said that the police are investigating a case of culpable homicide, as a result of the accident.

Anyone with information that could help the police in the case can contact her on 014 736 9760 or her mobile 072 070 7775.

Bank cards compromised Justin Steyn The Payments Association of South Africa (PASA), international card schemes, Visa and MasterCard, and South Africa’s major banks are aware of a data compromise at a number of South Africa’s restaurants. As a result of the compromise, card details were accessed by an unauthorized international organization through custom-written virus software.

“Immediate steps have been taken to secure the relevant systems and to prevent further leakage of card details,” said PASA Chief executive officer, Walter Volker in a statement.

Volker said the industry has taken immediate and pro-active steps to identify the extent of the potential exposure by cleaning up confirmed sites with effective custom anti-malware software and carefully monitoring transactions on cards involved in order to detect possible unusual activity.

“PASA is working with the banks and the card schemes to implement immediate measures to block the potential exposure of card data and bring merchants to a state of full compliance to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS). There is certainly no need for concern by cardholders. It is important to be aware of

the fact that the issuing and acquiring banks in the South African payments environment all have very well developed and sophisticated fraud and risk management systems in place and that monitoring of any heightened levels of potential fraud which might result from this would be a normal activity with no need for additional systems,” added Volker.

Volker said that it is left to individual banks and card issuers to decide whether they would be contacting their customers with a view to replacing any cards that might have been exposed, or rather to place these cards on a heightened level of monitoring before any action is taken.

Volker added that although there was no need for undue concern he appealed to all card users to report any suspicious transactions to their banks for urgent investigation.

Should fraudulent transactions be perpetrated on any of these cards as a result of the data compromise, cardholders would not be exposed to any losses, as is the case under normal circumstances.

Cardholders who have any general concerns or are suspicious of any transactions appearing on their card statements or of which they are alerted via SMS or e-mail “in contact” service should contact their bank directly and immediately.

Criminals warned against interfering with police work Lizzy Bapela The Bela-Bela Police are warning criminals and members of the public at large to keep away from interfering and let the police do their work, especially while on duty. Police spokesperson Constable Glen Manamela said that the police need assistance from the community, especially with information leading to success in solving cases, and not interference.

She made the call following an incident that happened in Extension 5 on Friday, 18 October.

Manamela told The BEAT that the police were arresting a suspect who was found in possession of dagga when a woman allegedly approached them and started interfering with their work. She said that the police requested the woman to keep her distance but she refused and started shouting vulgar words to the police. She added that the woman allegedly told the police she was even ready to fight with them. The suspect allegedly attacked police Constable Job Sebola and tore his clothes.

Manamela further said that the police took the woman to the station to proceed with the paper work and a case of insulting and interference with police work was opened against her. The

suspect’s name is Martha Kobe and she is 30 years old. She appeared briefly before the Bela-Bela Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 21 October. Kobe was released without bail and is expected to appear again in court on Friday, 8 November. Manamela said that investigations with regards to the case are still on.

Meanwhile, the police are investigating a case of possession of dagga after a man was found with dagga to the value of R20 000. The suspect was arrested at his home on Tuesday, 15 October.

Manamela said that the police were conducting a stop and search operation and followed on the leads acquired in the process. She added that on arrival at the suspect’s home, the police found him sitting with a 50kg bag of dagga, while busy packing it into small plastic bags, which weighed up to 3. 850 kg. The police arrested the 57-year-old suspect, Liton Peter Male on the spot and he appeared briefly before the Bela-Bela Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 16 October. Male was released on a R1 000 bail and his case was remanded to 31 January 2014. Manamela said that the dagga was taken to forensics for further investigation processes.

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Water shortage blamed on overconsumption

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Bela-Bela hosts the annual provincial Driver of the Year Competition Drivers were tested on their ability to perform a number of driving and parking maneuvers at competition.

Photo: Justin Steyn

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Decreasing water levels at fish eagle bay has also affected its neighbouring boat club. Photo Justin Steyn Justin Steyn Bela Bela residents have noticed a severe decline in water levels at Fish Eagle bay.

This decline not only affects the bay but the boat club situated next door. An anonymous operator at the club said that skiing on the dam has been prohibited.

“We request that those enjoying the area will use rubber tubes instead of skiing on the premises as the water levels are too shallow and people might risk injury or death when skiing,” he said.

Divisional manager for the Department of Water and Sanitation, Jimmy Moloto, said that declining water levels are happening nationally.

“South Africa is facing a water decline in various areas of the country even in areas in the Free State and Easter-Cape has seen recent declines,” he said.

Moloto said that the decline must not be confused with climate change and urges South Africans to use water sparingly.

“Although climate change affects us all it is not the case with the water shortages. The actual problem is that people are wasting water unnecessarily,” he added. Moloto admitted infrastructural complications in Bela Bela, but emphasized that the public should not resort to pointing fingers at their local municipalities.

“In the case of Bela-Bela there is a need for borehole repairs in the area but I would still urge that the communities use water sparingly,” said Moloto.

In May Water Affairs Minister, Edna Molewa, highlighted the notion of sufficient water usage.

“If we continue with this trend of using water as if it is an infinite resource, we may find ourselves in some form of trouble,” she said Malewa indicated that the department performed a study and had developed a wide infrastructure plan which is estimated to cost in the region of R671-billion.

Labour releases a report on inspections for the second quarter Lizzy Bapela The Limpopo Department of Labour released a report, specifying that their inspectors have gone beyond the call of duty during the second quarter of the current financial year in ensuring that employers comply with all pieces of legislations in every sector. The report was released on Monday, 21 October.

According to the report, high risk sectors were given a priority because of their demanding nature. These sectors comprise of industries such as iron and steel, chemical, forestry and problematic sectors, which consist of hospitality, private security and domestic industries.

Deputy Director of Inspection and Enforcement Services (IES) in the department, Phaswane Tladi, applauded the efforts given by the inspectorate for their sturdiness in ensuring that the plight of vulnerable workers is detained.

Tladi stated that during the period under review, inspectors audited 2873 problematic sector industries, with many such as domestic and private security industries scoring high in terms of compliance.

“We are beginning to see a difference and an understanding from employers from these sectors, as some even call us for advise on how best they can comply without been pushed. Although, the view is not universal because some still need to be reminded about compli-

ance,” Tladi said.

On determining compliance level in terms of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislations for high risk sector industries, the report indicates that 584 workplaces were inspected with 440 found to be complying with the legislations. The report also states that 29 employers were inspected in respect of compliance with occupational exposure limit regarding silica dust, while 168 workplaces were audited in terms of their compliance to Unemployment Insurance (UI).

The department’s head in the province, Albert Tshidavhu appreciated the exertions given by the inspectors but gave an advice, saying that the employees’ lives and their businesses is their day to day trade as inspectorate.

“This is why we must worry when we hear that employees are denied their rights as per the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS), Employment Equity Act (EEA) and other pieces of legislations,” Tshidavhu said.

Tladi said that because of an intense training that the department offered to the Client Service Officers (CSO) in the past few months, they were able to resolve 1 500 complaints within 14 days of receipt. He added that some were resolved on the spot without referring them to the inspectors or other services in the department.

The last leg of the annual provincial Driver of the Year Competition was held in Bela-Bela on Friday 18 October and drew to a close on Saturday 19 October.

The Department of Roads and Transport, in partnership with Arrive Alive, tested drivers from both the public and private sector knowledge regarding road safety.

Among those who participated were CocaCola, Eskom, regional driving schools and various municipalities from Limpopo.

The competition is an annual event which has been organized under the auspices of the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) and is supported by all nine provinces.

The competition starts at company level proceeding to district, provincial, national and finally an international competition.

It is aimed to improve the knowledge, skills and standard of vehicle driving.

All drivers were subjected to theory, pretrip, track, road, Breathalyzer and eye tests. The categories of the competition were: Bus drivers (male and female), rigid drivers, articulate vehicle drivers, rigid truck with a four-wheel trailer, light delivery (3.5 ton) and novice.

The winning drivers, that is to say two per category, will represent the province in the Best of the Best competition in 2014 for the selection of the South African Team who will

participate in the world championships scheduled to take place in Poland.

The last leg of the competition was held at the Bela-Bela clinic where drivers had to perform diverse manoeuvres on a carefully planned obstacle course.

Speaking at the awards ceremony, held at the Elephant Springs Hotel on Saturday 19 October, MEC for Limpopo Roads and Transport Lehlongololo Masoga expressed the importance of these competitions.

“The tests that our drivers were subjected to are just one of the implementations that the department has developed in a bid to reduce road fatalities by 50% by 2020” he said. Masoga said that accidents caused by truck drivers has made headlights the past year and that it is vital that companies employ competent drivers who abide by the rules of the road to ensure public safety and company productivity.

“Competent truck drivers will not only ensure safety on our roads but also ensure that business productivity is increased with minimal or no cost” he said.

After the address made by the MEC, the sixty competitors each received a medal for their participation and the winners of each category was announced.

The overall winner of the provincial competition was Gloria Ramaano of the Thulamela Municipality.

EFF supports the increase of tariffs on chicken imports Lizzy Bapela The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) welcomes the tariff increases on chicken imports and calls for more to be done. The movement’s statement follows an announcement by the Department of Trade and Industry (the DTI) about increases with respect to certain poultry products.

The Minister made some considerations and decisions for tariff increases on five poultry products. He indicated that the domestic industry is at a significant price disadvantage with relation to imported products.

It is the view of the Minister that the level of the tariff increases strikes an appropriate balance in limiting the price raising effects on poor households, while ensuring that domestic producers are placed on an improved competitive footing as compared to their foreign counterparts. He said that this should allow for a fair and reasonable profit to producers and in turn, encourage further investment, production and employment in the industry.

Aside from whole chicken, the overall average percentage point tariff increase is 8, 75. In making these decisions, the Minister attached some conditions that there will be an early review of the new tariff positions to assess its impact. The Minister expects that the question of brining will be satisfactorily addressed through new regulations to be established by the Department of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries and that the domestic industry will reduce brining in anticipation of these new regulations. The Minister also expects that the established poultry industry would make meaningful undertakings to support the development of small-scale

poultry farmers. He also expects that providing this support, the poultry industry will work to encourage fair competition in the domestic market.

Meanwhile, the EFF stated that the introduction of tariffs on unnecessary imports, particularly of food items is part of the movement’s seven Cardinal Pillars for “economic freedom in our lifetime”. The EFF’s National Spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi said that this calls for massive protected industrial development to create millions of sustainable jobs, including through introduction of minimum wages.

“As a matter of principle, the DTI should identify other sectors, particularly on tradable goods and services and food items that need protection,” said Ndlozi.

The EFF calls for establishment and support of small scale chicken farmers and support for the existing ones, most of who are tied through contracts to the bigger chicken producers. Ndlozi said that all chicken farmers in South Africa are tied to the bigger chicken producers such as Rainbow and Astral. He added that the State should therefore provide support to small scale chicken farmers with the aim of ensuring that 12 months from now, more than 50% of chicken products are sourced from small scale and black chicken farmers.

Ndlozi also said that the state should also construct massive chicken abattoirs in all provinces to process the chickens produced by small scale chicken farmers.

The EFF said they will publicly release a detailed plan on import tariffs, chicken farming and how the black majority should benefit out of this when they “take Government from 2014 onwards”.

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Photo of the week You can overcome Have you ever heard of Stephen Hawking, dear reader?

You should definitely look him up.

He once said, “We are very small, but we are capable of very great things”. It’s a quote about perseverance. About not allowing yourself to be limited. It’s a quote about overcoming your limitations and being more than what you or anyone else thought you could be.

There’s nobody in the world who knows more about perseverance than Stephen Hawking. At the age of 21, just as he finished university, he was handed a diagnosis of motor neuron disease and told that he had two years to live. That was in the early 1950’s.

He is still alive today.

Not only is he alive, he is acknowledged as one of the greatest minds of our time. Bound to a wheelchair since his youth, he has very limited functioning in his body and can only speak via a computer that generates his speech for him.

He has written books. He has advanced science so much. He’s appeared in numerous television shows. He is an inspiration to thousands, simply because he never gave up.

Oh, when they told him that he was terminally ill, he got depressed – it’s the logical response to being told just when your life is about to begin that the end is coming.

But he didn’t let that stop him.

He wasn’t going to let a disease stop him. He wasn’t about to let anything stop him, at all, ever.

And here he still is, sixty years after being told that he had two years to live, being an inspiration to us all.

The moral of the story is this: You can overcome. No matter what it is, no matter how bad your situation is.

You can overcome it. All you need to do is find the strength to look inside yourself and know who you really are and what you want, and then you need to go for it.

Because if a man who can barely move one hand and can’t speak without a computer can write a book and garner the highest honours his profession offer…what’s your excuse?

Tackle your problems head on.

Never say never.

Be great.

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The golden trophies and awards at the Driver of The Year Awards. Photo: Justin Steyn

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Self-discipline is personal training that develops self-control and character, resulting in an orderly and efficient life.

Divine discipline, however, is God’s correction in our lives when we step out of His will or disobey Him (Heb. 12:5).

The Father uses divine discipline to get us back on the right course. In contrast, self-discipline is what you and I must practice in the power of the Holy Spirit. Self-discipline is essential to godliness in all things (1 Tim. 4:7-8; 1 Pet. 1:15). It is required to overcome the three enemies that will otherwise hinder our destinies. One is the devil, and worldly systems are another. The third enemy, what Paul calls “the flesh,” is our carnality, or natural desires.

Why is self-discipline necessary?Self-discipline is essential to godliness in all things (1 Tim. 4:7-8; 1 Pet. 1:15).

It is required to overcome the three enemies that will otherwise hinder our destinies. One is the devil, and worldly systems are another. The third enemy, what Paul calls “the flesh,” is our carnality, or natural desires. “Carnality” means there are desires within each of us that do not fit God’s plan for our lives. This can include legitimate desires that must be properly controlled. Food and rest, for example, are good things, but too much of either can be harmful. Companionship is also good, but without discipline, unhealthy dependencies can result. Likewise, sexual intimacy is a gift from God, but it is poisonous outside of marriage. in other words, many things in life aren’t inherently wrong; they just need to be properly controlled.

What to expect from a lack of discipline - without discipline, we’ll often step out of God’s will, justify indulgences, and experience the consequences. Poor health and financial debt are common examples.

Credit card companies love undisciplined people. To avoid such trouble, we must budget wisely, honour God by tithing, and teach our children to do the same. Another major area that suffers when someone lacks discipline is job performance. Many people have a hard time keeping a job because they show up late, work slothfully, or leave tasks for others to finish. When the next job opportunity comes, these people are likely to be overlooked. A lack of discipline is harmful in other areas of life, too. For example, reckless speech and chronic tardiness cause turmoil in relationships. Someone who is undisciplined will probably waste time and energy.

To live a disciplined life: Have a definite goal or purpose.

Goals clarify what disciplines are needed.

Detach from things that draw you away from your goals Pursue your objectives with diligence.

Be consistent.

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Bela Bela student takes home six awards

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Conquering his circumstances: Jacob Legong took home six awards at his matric farewell. Photo: TK Mashaba TK Mashaba Bela Bela High School student Jacob Legong is a remarkable young man who has conquered the odds and stayed focused regardless of his background.

Jacob was given six awards during the school’s matric farewell, held on Friday, 18 October at the Elephant Springs Hotel.

“I’ve always known what I wanted in life and this is one of them. Working hard is something that fuels me every day,” he said.

Jacob, who moved from Leseding to his grandmother’s home in the informal settlement of Zuma’s View due to family problems, did not allow his circumstances to influence him.

“I am currently living with my aunt in Leseding so that I can study and be

top in my class at the end of the year,” he said.

Jacob took home awards for Maths, English, Accounting, Business Studies, and Computer Application Technology, as well as the Best Learner Award for 2013.

He said that he is quite pleased with the award, although he did wish that it included a cash prize, which would have come in helpful with logistics for next year.

“I’ve applied at Wits, where they put me on a waiting list, as well as the University of Pretoria, University of Johannesburg and the University of Cape Town,” he said.

During the awards giveaway Jacob was said to be an inspiration to the other students, and told them that they should work hard ahead of the upcoming exams.

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FINAL NOTICE REMOVAL OF ILLEGAL ADVERTISING BOARDS Notice is hereby given by the Modimolle Local Municipality to the public and Business Community with regards to the removal of illegal advertising boards within the municipal jurisdictions.

The Modimolle Local Municipality will remove all illegal boards and advertising signs which are not conforming to the Municipal By-Laws.

NB: Businesses and individuals who have put up illegal advertising boards without approval of the Municipality and who does not pay a monthly rental, should remove afore said boards as a matter of urgency.

Only seven working days is given as of 4 - 8 November 2013. All the removal of illegal advertising boards will take place on 11 November 2013.

For more information or queries contact Mr M P Shika at Cell number 083 287 3336 or office number 014 718 2045.

(Notice number 63/10/2013 – 2013-10-21)

FINALE KENNISGEWING VERWYDERING VAN ONGEMAGTIGDE ADVERTENSIE BORDE Kennis word hiermee gegee dat Modimolle Plaaslike Munisipaliteit aan die publiek en belanghebbende partye insake die verwydering van alle ongemagtigde advertensie borde.

Die Modimolle Plaaslike Munisipaliteit, sal alle ongemagtigde advertensie borde verwyder wat nie voldoen aan die munisipale wetgewing.

NB: Besighede en persone van belang word versoek om alle ongemagtigde advertensie borde te verwyder gedurende 4 – 8 November 2013. Alle onwettige advertensie borde wat nie verwyder is nie, sal deur die Munisipaliteit verwyder word op 11 November 2013.

Vir meer inligting skakel gerus met Mnr Patrick Shika by selnommer 083 287 3336 of kantoor nommer 014 718 2045.

(Kennisgewing nommer 63/10/2013 – 2013-10-21)

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Acting executive mayor of the Waterberg District Municipality Sipho Mhlanga addressed disaster management issues. Photo: Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela The Waterberg District Municipality is giving its full attention to disaster management arrangements. The announcement comes after Limpopo Government joined the rest of the world in commemorating the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction on Tuesday, 8 October.

The municipality states that disaster management arrangements are designed to deal with all hazards, however, the most attention is given to obvious emergencies such as fire and transport accidents. Municipal spokesperson Pat Malete said that a wide range of hazards could be dealt with using disaster management arrangements and resources.

There are two existing Waterberg District Disaster Management centres in the district established in terms of the national requirements and are situated in Modimolle and Lephalale. Given the vastness of areas such as Mogalakwena and Lephalale, the municipality envisages the establishment of additional satellite fire stations in the near future.

The district municipality’s acting executive mayor Sipho Mhlanga said that the

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NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION (IMMOVABLE PROPERTY) IN THE NORTH GAUTENG HIGH COURT, PRETORIA (THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA) CASE NO: 20834/2013 In the matter between: ABSA BANK LIMITED Plaintiff and GEMAE JUNE KOTZE (nee ALMENDRO) ID NUMBER: 670603 0170 084 Defendant In execution of a judgement of the North Gauteng High Court Pretoria (Republic of South Africa) in the above action, a sale as a unit without a reserve price will be held by the Sheriff Bela Bela at the Sheriff’s office, 52 Robinson Avenue, Bela Bela on 6 November 2013, at 11h00 of the undermentioned property of the Defendant on the Conditions to be read by

municipality aims to expand its services in these two municipalities in an endeavour to comply with the prescribed response time of seven minutes. He highlighted that the district municipality employed permanent officials and deployed them to the two district centres.

Mhlanga further said that during the financial year under review half of the municipality’s operating budget was directed toward the purchase of state-ofthe-art firefighting equipment in order to equal any fire threat that may arise.

Meanwhile, the Deputy Minister for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs CoGTA, Andries Nel, visited Limpopo Premier Stanley Mathabatha and MEC for CoGTA, Ishmael Kgetjepe, to reflect on the importance of disaster risk reduction with a particular emphasis on people living with disability.

The United Nations’ Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) turned its focus on the commemoration for International Day for Disaster Reduction (IDDR) on 13 October to the one billion people around the world, who live with some form of disability.

This day intends to switch on and amplify the “not so obvious conversation” that must take place on the critical issue of addressing the needs of persons living with disabilities in potential disaster scenarios. It invites the one billion persons living with disabilities to express their concerns, needs and recommendations that will enhance implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA).

Tsakani Baloyi of the COGTA Ministerial Communications said that the HFA is a global disaster risk reduction plan that was adopted in 2005 to build the resilience of nations and communities to disasters which completes its 10 year term in 2015. She added that representing one-fifth of the world’s population, persons living with disabilities have unique contributions, often overlooked, to help reduce the risk of disasters and build resilient societies and communities.

IDDR 2013 intends to switch on and amplify this critical issue of including the needs of persons living with disabilities now and for the post 2015 framework for disaster risk reduction.

“A disaster resilient planet means everyone must be part of the solution. Decisions and policies to reduce disaster risks must reflect the needs of persons living with disabilities.

Investment in disaster risk reduction must provide for the needs of persons living with disabilities,” said Baloyi.

the Auctioneer at the time of the sale, which Conditions will lie for inspection prior to the sale at the offices of the Sheriff Bela Bela at 52 Robinson Avenue, Bela Bela.

BEING: Erf 2 Eau Montagne township, Registration division K.R., Limpopo Province.

Measuring 597 (five nine seven) sqaure metres. Held by deed of transfer no. T36919/ 2007 specially executable; subject to the conditions therein contained and especially subject to the rules and regulations of the Eau Montagne home owners association specially executable; Physical address: 2 Eau Montagne, Swanepoel Street, Bela Bela.

The following information is furnished regarding the inprovements, though in this respect nothing is guaranteed: A dwelling consisting of (not guaranteed) entrance hall, lounge, dining room, kitchen, 3x bathrooms, 4 x bedrooms, scullery, 2 x garages.

In terms of Regulation 32 of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 potential bidders must register in the bidder’s record with the Sheriff, prior to the sale, which registration

must meet the requirements of the regulations in terms of the Financial Intelligence Center Act, 38 of 2001.

Dated at Pretoria this 7th day of October 2013.

DELPORT VAN DEN BERG INC. Attorneys for Plaintiff Glen Manor Office Park 138 Frikkie De Beer Street Building 5, Menlyn Pretoria Tel: (012) 361 5001 Fax (012) 361 6311 REF: EDDIE DU TOIT/ DDK/AHL0539 NOTICE TO REINSTATE A DEREGISTERED CLOSE CORPORATION Notice is hereby given of the intention to reinstate the deregistered Close Corporation: Ansuwilha Verspreiders Bk, Registration Number: 1999/044923/23.

The reason for the reinstatement is that the Close Corporation is still in business and was deregistered because of an administrative omission.

For further information or objection please contact: NUMERI ACCOUNTANTS INC I A Van Niekerk, tel 014 004 0100, 35 Luna Road, BelaBela, 0480. (8/11)

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Settlers Agricultural School Action photos form Settlers Agricultural School where the department of Sports, Arts, and Culture hosted development games. The teams who did well will be going to represent Waterberg in the provincial games...

All eyes on the net. Photo: TK Mashaba

Netball team exercising. Photo: TK Mashaba

Volleyball in action. Photo: TK Mashaba

The ball is mine! Photo: TK Mashaba

Jinnah Park Primary had a dress-up Career Day

Students from Jinnah Park during the Dressed up Career Day. Photo Supplied TK Mashaba Jinnah Park Primary School students joined their friends

from other schools in having held a dress-up Career Day on Friday, 11 October, where the students dress up in the uniform

Soccer teams check-up before play. Photo: TK Mashaba

of a career they would like to someday pursue.

The school’s Life Orientation teacher, Steven Matlala, told The BEAT that this was the first such event held in their school.

“This is a day for inspiring the Grade 7 students as well as the other grades, and informing them about the possibilities they might one day like to pursue,” he said.

He added that they would be having this kind of event annually in future to help nurture career-mindedness among their students and help to clarify their students’ thinking about what kind of assistance they will need in future to pursue their careers.

“The most important thing was to see the students presenting the careers they want to be and it was something that they have chosen themselves,” he said.

Among the careers that they chose were traffic police, nurses, doctors and sports analysts.

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Sizwe Stars shine at development games ‘I’m proud of my girls and they really impressed the talent scouts and the Waterberg Netball Association Committee,..’

National under 14 boys’ handball team Thabo “Ghetto” Baloyi. Photo supplied

National under 16 girls’ handball team Mike Modisha. Photo supplied

Handball coaches head for Durban Lizzy Bapela Handball coaches who were recently appointed to lead national teams are expected to take part in national beach handball competitions scheduled for Durban from 13 to 17 December.

The capable men attended the International Handball Federation (IHF) beach handball week-long course, which took place in Durban in September. Six people including two males, two females and two referees from each province attended the course. The technical director of the South African Handball Federation (SAHF) Ally Pole said that all the people who attended the course are the ones to participate in the competitions.

The federation made the Waterberg District proud when they appointed four of the district’s handball men with great skills as coaches for national teams. The trusted and capable men were assigned duty to lead, guide and manage the teams.

Modimolle Municipal official Thabo “Ghetto” Baloyi was appointed head coach for the Under 14 boys’ team, with political activist Strike Lekotu as the Under 14 girls’ team coach. A teacher at Mamakwa Full Service School Mike Modisha was appointed assistant coach for the Under 16 girls’ team, while Pole of the Itireleng Secondary School in Rooiberg was elected in the federation’s executive committee. Baloyi, Lekotu and Pole originate from Modimolle, while Modisha comes from Bela-Bela.

The coaches are currently working towards developing handball teams in their communities. Modisha’s Mamakwa School is already showing developments, as it has participated and achieved well in several competitions recently. The federation also saluted the teams identified and wished them well in shaping the future of handball in the country and beyond.

Sizwe Stars under 17 netball team from Bela Bela during the Development Games in Bela Bela. Photo: TK Mashaba

SAB League ready to rumble

Total Surrender players looking spiffy at their matric farewell. It remains to be seen who will make up the team this season. Photo: TK Mashaba TK Mashaba The SAB League will kick off on the 2nd of November. According to Refiloe Khoza of SAFA Waterberg, they have wrapped up their visits to the league’s teams ahead of the new season and are optimistic.

“We will be starting with the new

season next week Saturday on 2 November, and we are hoping that the teams are ready for the new season,” she said.

The divisions, according to Khoza, should be out by Monday, 28 October.

The SAB League is one of the local soccer leagues with the potential to see teams promoted to the second division.

A number of new teams joined the league recently after being promoted from the LFA last season. Among them are the Bela Bela team Happy Hearts, who have shown their determination and skill during the off-season friendly games with other league teams.

The last season of the SAB Championship was won by Ocean Birds from Lephalale in a surprise twist, as nobody expected the league newcomers to take home the gold. They did not get promoted into the Second Division, however, having been knocked out in the playoffs, and will be returning to the SAB League this season as well.

Total Surrender FC, one of the oldest teams in the SAB League, will be back again, with some new faces and some missing ones. Several Total Surrender players were spotted doing trials with other teams during the off season.

The state of the netball court were Sizwe Stars players are using. Photo: TK Mashaba TK Mashaba The Sizwe Stars under 17 netball team from Bela Bela have overcome the odds to perform well at the Waterberg Development Games.

The team’s local practice court is in a terrible state, but despite this the team have managed to do very well for themselves.

The team was competing against other teams from the Waterberg region, such as Modimolle, Mogalakwena, Thabazimbi and Lephalale, but they took home the gold.

According to Koketso Kgabo, team coach, his girls were successful because they trained very hard.

“I’m proud of my girls and they really impressed the talent scouts and the Waterberg Netball Association Commit-

tee,” he said Koketso added that coaches from other municipalities were asking him why his team was performing so very well.

“Our team performed well because we prepared in time and practice 365 days and we have enough time to practice and develop players,” he said.

He added that they are working on developing the under 13 team, developing them while they are still young.

“There are lots of things we are struggling with the state of our sports grounds and sponsors, as we are travelling and representing the municipality and the Waterberg as a whole,” he added.

“My key players on the weekend were Keikimetse, Maphokha, Thapela, Moroke, Kobe, Hakale, Mashale, Tlou Fernandez and Mogobu,” he said.