The BEAT 5 26 April
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2018
BREAKING NEWS!
Mookgophong licencing office up in flames
Gerrie Nel Photo: Herman Steyn
Gerrie Nel to privately prosecute EFF strongman, Julius Malema on behalf of AfriForum. Read the full story on page 3
Matome Sebelebele
(Illustration: Lesley Barnard)
Julius Malema Photo: Google
NEWS | CRIME
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Sello Michael Makhubela in the spotlight Andries van der Heyde Sello Michael Makhubela was officially appointed as the new Bela-Bela municipal manager on Tuesday 3 April, during a special council meeting held at the municipal buildings in town. Makhubela on Monday 9 April elaborated on where he comes from, his qualifications and why he is the best candidate for the job of municipal manager. Makhubela is in fact a local resident and grew up in the area. He attended Mmamakwa Primary School and matriculated at Maope High in the BelaBela township. After school he obtained a national diploma in electrical engineering at the University of Johannesburg. He went to study further and obtained an NQF level 8 qualifications in project management at the University of Pretoria, another NQF level 8 in International leadership development programme at the Gordon Institute of Business (GIBS), as well as a masters’ degree in business administration at the Tshwane University of Technology. After receiving his qualification at the Gordon Institute, he was selected to visit countries like India, China and the city of Dubai to learn how other countries conduct business. He said that during his studies he worked for the Johannesburg municipality as the senior manager for technical services and later became the chief operating officer for the Joburg (Johannesburg) Market. His other workplaces included the Gauteng department of infrastructure development, the South African Social Security agency (Sassa), and later found himself working as the electrical inspector for the entire Waterberg district. He was awarded best Limpopo province sport administrator in 2017, and was the employee of the year 2012 during his time at the Joburg Market. His goal in the next five years for BelaBela is for the municipality to gain a clean audit, improve the motivation of employees so they can interact better with the public and stakeholders, that service delivery be provided efficiently and effectively and make sure that good governance becomes
I believe I am the right candidate for the job based on my expertise, experience and qualifications.
the norm. He also hopes to see the establishment of a technical, vocational, education and training college (TVET) in the area. “The mandate is clear — good governance
Sello Michael Makhubela is the newly appointed Bela-Bela municipal manager.
is critical, to satisfy our stakeholders, enhancing tourism, alleviate poverty and have better social cohesion,” said Makhubela. “I believe I am the right candidate for the
job based on my expertise, experience and qualifications. My heart, interests and passion are within the community.” Makhubela is 39 years old, married and has a daughter.
One more suspect in drug syndicate nabbed Lizzy Bapela The crack down on drug dealers in the region led to the arrest of a third suspect in Modimolle. The arrest was a direct sequel to the rounding up of four other suspects in recent weeks, all of them allegedly found in possession of the addictive
nyaope concoction. The 31-year-old Lucas Tibane was arrested this week. Tibane was remanded in custody when he appeared before the Modimolle Magistrate’s Court on a charge of the illegal possession of drugs. Limpopo police spokesperson, Lieutenant-Colonel Moatshe Ngwepe, said the suspect’s case was postponed to
Church burglars remanded Lizzy Bapela Two suspects from Modimolle were remanded in custody when they appeared before the local magistrate’s court on Friday 20 April. Modimolle police spokesperson, Warrant Officer James Findlay, said the suspects’ case was postponed to Friday 4 May for a formal bail application. The suspects allegedly broke into the Fraternal Full Gospel Church of Christ on 29 March, and stole several items from the
church and crèche run on the same premises. Findlay said an informer tipped off the police about the suspects and follow-ups were made, leading to their swift arrest. He added the police discovered that one of the suspects was a fugitive wanted for another housebreaking case in the suburb of Cleveland in Gauteng. Meanwhile, Fraternal Full Gospel Church of Christ Bishop Samson Makwarela extended his gratitude at the police for their hard work in a letter published in both The BEAT and sister newspaper, Die Pos/The Post.
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Thursday 31 May, for a formal bail application. He will be appearing alongside the other two suspects who were arrested during the same operation that was conducted near Kranskop plaza outside Modimolle on Monday 16 April. During the joint intelligence-inspired operation, comprising of various police units, two alleged drug dealers were
nabbed with a consignment of drugs estimated at a street value of R300 000. Ngwepe said the syndicate’s cars were pulled off the road while they were on their way to supply drugs at various parts of the province. He added that Tibane was still expected to appear in court for a seperate charge of attempted murder.
Parties edge closer to by-elections TK Mashaba Politicians continue to hit the ground running as a by-election looms large in Bela-Bela. The latest piece of news by Monday 23 April was that outgoing DA Ward 9 councillor, Kobus van der Merwe, had finally dispatched a letter of resignation to the DA’s provincial leadership. Van der Merwe has since relocated to George in the Western Cape, leaving a constituency ranging from Masakhane, Spa Park/Mountain View and large parts of downtown Bela-Bela. He said it was expected the provincial DA leadership would pass on the
correspondence to the IEC, who would then formalise proceedings for a byelection. In recent days political parties across the spectrum had indicated their readiness to contest Ward 9, with the ANC committing to wrestling back the ward from the rival DA. The DA on its part opened up applications for possible candidates to raise their hands. DA National Assembly lawmaker Desiree van der Walt, and Limpopo leader Jacques Smalle, were expected to visit Bela-Bela on Sunday 29 April. Bela-Bela EFF co-ordinator, Sello Moswoeu, indicated his party was ready for the political battle.
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NEWS
It’s eyeball to eyeball between Gerrie and Julius Gerrie Nel’s legal stand-off with Julius Malema has set township and village folk against one another. Photo: Google
TK Mashaba Plans by the legal “Bull dog” Gerrie Nel to privately prosecute EFF strongman, Julius Malema, on behalf of AfriForum, have divided the townships and villages right down the middle. In recent weeks Nel conducted an anti-corruption workshop in Modimolle, whereby he was reportedly scathing about corrupt elements, be they black or white. Suffice to say Nel the “Bull dog” was part of the team which successfully prosecuted the late SACP leader, Chris Hani’s killers. Early this week socialite and opinionmaker, Matome Sebelebele, set the cats among the pigeons when he threatened to take up membership of the EFF, in defence of the African child (Malema). However, some within the ranks of his social media circle, objected. Asked Nicky Khumalo: “Did you feel the same when it happened to (former President Jacob) Zuma or you only see it now when it’s Malema?” In his response, Sebelebele was having none of it, daring that the EFF should print millions of membership forms. “We are coming to join them (EFF) in our millions.” For one reason or the other, the exchanges kept on dragging Zuma’s name into the discourse. Zamaswazi Hlophe wanted to know if the message being conveyed was that the loyalty to blackness was selective. “It depends on who the black person is.” Nelson M Kgwete argued that Malema had never involved himself in any acts of corruption. “The report of the Public Protector entitled On the Point of Tenders was a work of fiction — part of a smear campaign. Every cent he has spent in his life, he worked for honestly.” Last Thursday, 19 April, Nel told a news conference the pressure group would pursue private prosecution against Malema, on charges of fraud and corruption. The announcement triggered fierce debate between black oppinionmakers not only locally, but also on the national discourse. Many accused Nel as an alleged racist, while many others dared that when the man was State counsel during the Oscar Pistorius trial, Nel was a hero because the accused was a white person. Technically, many locals were confused by the concept of a “private prosecution”. Research by The BEAT has established that in terms of the Criminal Procedures Act, if the National Prosecuting Authority decided not to pursue a case, it was within the rights of the citizenry to consider pursuing the matter in the form of private prosecution.
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GOVERNMENT / POLITICAL
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An improved audit is what we aim for Andries van der Heyde The new chief financial officer (CFO) at the Bela-Bela municipality, Ramadiga Melvin Marutha (34), has since his official appointment in the beginning of April been inundated with financial meetings to try to get a grip on the municipality’s spending habits. Marutha is the first permanently employed CFO at the municipality in the last few years. According to him, he had studied at the University of Limpopo and obtained a BCom degree in accounting. In addition to this he obtained a post qualification in generally recognised accounting practice implementation (GRAP) within the public sector from the University of Stellenbosch and had completed a course — the Municipal finance management programme (MFMP) — at the University of Pretoria. Marutha said he is also a member of the South African institute for chartered accountants, Associate general accountant (AGA SA - SAICA). “I became involved in local government when I was serving articles at an audit firm in Polokwane. My biggest project was being placed as a resident accountant in 2009 at a municipality for three years to improve audit outcomes.” Prior to his appointment to Bela-Bela Marutha was the deputy CFO at the Vhembe district municipality and served as a CFO at the now disestablished Mutale local municipality. Marutha said he was once awarded by his previous employer, Corp MD consultants, as the first resident accountant to improve an audit outcome from a disclaimer to an unqualified opinion for a particular institution within two years. “The key focus areas for Bela-Bela will be proper financial management of the municipality’s finances. In addition to that is to ensure that council’s vision, as stipulated in the integrated development programme (IDP), is realised during the term they serve as councillors. This should be done with the available resources at hand,” said Marutha. “The areas of concern are audit outcomes (the auditor general’s report) and our immediate challenge is to return to an improved audit. In addition to this is to improve the way how we provide the community with municipal services.” He said that he is looking forward to working together with the town’s stakeholders, to stimulate local economic growth and help create jobs.
I became involved in local government when I was serving articles at an audit firm in Polokwane.
Ramadiga Melvin Marutha the new CFO for the Bela-Bela municipality. Photo: Supplied
Calm after the storm Mzamane Ringane Authorities on Monday 23 April disclosed that upwards of R375 000 was invested in the distribution of food parcels to victims of the recent flash floods in Modimolle. The food parcels were made available by the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) and distributed on Friday 20 April. Modimolle-Mookgophong Mayor Marlene van Staden said Community Work Programme (CWP) personnel continued to provide help in the on-going mop-up operations. She said there was still much work needed to fix damaged roads and pavements. Van Staden said a total of 500 food parcels worth R750 each, were distributed. Just over 1 000 people had registered, seeking help, too. Meantime, the Weather Service forecast sunny and partly cloudy conditions for Modimolle, Bela-Bela and Mookgophong
Limpopo observes Freedom Day from Friday 27 April. Patchy rain was forecast on Tuesday 1 May. Modimolle residents were this week still reeling from a cloudburst and subsequent flash floods last Wednesday 11 April. By Monday 16 April some of the residents and officialdom were still engaged in mopup operations in the aftermath of the sudden rain. Many homes across the low-lying RDP settlements were flooded by the heavy showers. Scores of residents were seen lining up at Peter Nchabeleng Hall to register their plight with the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) for relief such as food parcels. Van Staden said the Limpopo Department of Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs had been requested to make available disaster funding, although by Monday 23 April a response was still being awaited.
Lizzy Bapela The Limpopo government has lined up an event to commemorate the centenary of Freedom Day alongside the 100th birthdays of former President Mandela and Albertina Sisulu. The theme for the commemorations is “The Year of Nelson Rholihlahla Mandela: United for Radical Economic Transformation”, and would be held at Vhembe district. Hundreds of locals were to be bused to the northernmost of the province to join the celebrations. The Limpopo Department of Sports, Arts and Culture indicates that Freedom Day celebrations provide an opportunity for the people of Limpopo to work together to fight racism, tribalism, moral decay and social ills. “Freedom Month commemorates the
historic occasion in 1994, when South Africa achieved freedom and democracy, where all its citizens became free from the discrimination and oppression, moving away from hatred, divisions and a painful history to build a common future together. “It further recognises and celebrates the strides that the country and the province has made since 1994,” said departmental spokesperson, Kola Maila. “The majority of communities have increased access to a wide range of basic services. More opportunities have been created for the vast majority to participate in the economy, although significant progress has been made challenges still remain. The celebrations also present an opportunity to reflect on the 22 years of the Constitution, to re-examine the challenges and consolidate the gains made thus far in transforming the South African society especially the disadvantaged,” Maila concluded.
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Mookgophong licencing office up in flames Molopo (Zakes) Namate, area manager of Mookgopong, Marlene van Staden, mayor, Bianca Mocke chair of the social services committee, and Patrick Shika, communication officer of the municipality. Photo: Ronél van Jaarsveld
Ronél van Jaarsveld & Mzamane Ringane The driving licencing department office in Mookgophong went up in flames in the early hours of Tuesday 24 April, following a decision to close down the place as a result of the alleged fradulent issuing of driver’s licences. Transport authorities had dropped a bombshell the previous day, Monday 23 April, when they disclosed that more than 100 driving licences issued in Mookgophong were “authorised illegally”.
While details about the fire were sketchy, it has emerged that alleged arsonists gained entry into the complex by breaking through the security fencing. The forensic unit of the SAPS was working to determine the cause of the fire. “We are very disappointed, as this looks like an attempt to frustrate invetigations into corruption, and this shall not stop us from pressing on with investigations,” said Modimolle-Mookgophong Mayor Marlene van Staden. The Anti-Fraud and Corruption Unit started with forensic investigations on Monday 23 April, a process which was anticipated to last
for a full four weeks. The Modimolle-Mookgophong Local Municipality issued a public notice, to the effect that the licencing office in Mookgophong would not be rendering services with regards to driver’s and learner’s licences. “More than 100 driving licences have been authorised illegally,” Limpopo Transport Department spokesperson, Matome Moremi, said in response to queries sent out by The BEAT. He further disclosed that the departmental Anti-Fraud and Corruption Unit had monitored Mookgophong Driving Licence
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Testing Centre for more than three months. He said notice was served on the Mookgophoong testing centre on Wednesday 18 April 2018, that all appointments for learner’s and drivers’ licences be stopped. “The last appointment date was Friday 20 April,” he said. No new learners or driving licence appointments were made in order not to have a negative impact on service delivery. Applicants were advised to alternatively do so at the testing centre in Modimolle, for the time being. Other services such as the renewal of driver’s licences would not be affected.
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PUBLIC NOTICE CALLING FOR INSPECTION OF SUPPLEMENTARY VALUATION ROLL AND LODGING OF OBJECTIONS In terms of the Municipal Property Rates Act, 2004 (Act No. 6 of 2004), hereinafter referred to as the “Act”, it is advised that the 2nd Supplementary Valuation Roll for the financial year 01 July 2017 to 30 June 2018 will be open for public inspection at the office of the Chief Financial Officer, Main Building (Chris Hani Drive) during office hours 08:00 to 16:00 from 11th May 2018 to 11th June 2018. In addition, the valuation roll will be available as of 11th May 2018 at website: www.belabela.gov.za An invitation is hereby made in terms of section 49(l)(a)(ii) and 78(2) of the Act that any owner of property or other person who so desires, should lodge an objection with the Municipal Manager in respect of any matter reflected in, or omitted from, the supplementary valuation roll within the abovementioned period. Attention is specifically drawn to the fact that in terms of section 50(2) of the Act, an objection must be in relation to a specific individual property and not against the supplementary valuation roll as such. The form for the lodging of an objection is obtainable at the following address: Revenue Office, Bela-Bela Municipal Building, Chris Hani Drive, Bela-Bela. The completed forms must be returned to the Revenue Office during office hours, to be registered by the Property Rates Officer: Mr Elias Monyepao or Accountant: Property Rates: Ms Petunia Thobela. For enquiries please phone: Mr. E Monyepao on (014) 736 8000 or email: monyepaoe@belabela.gov.za or Ms. PG Thobela on (014) 736 80000 or email: thobelap@belabela.gov.za Municipal Offices Chris Hani Drive Private Bag X1609 Bela-Bela 0480 RF Ntekele Acting Municipal Manager Notice No: 13/18
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LEGALS NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE LAND USE SCHEME I, Marthinus Bekker from the firm P.D. BEKKER LAND SURVEYOR, being the authorized agent of the owners of the property Portion 4 of Erf 1338, Warmbaths, hereby give notice in terms of the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act, 2013 (Act 16 of 2013), read with Section 62(1) of the Bela Bela Land Use Management By-Law, 2017, for amendment of the Town Planning Scheme, 2008, for the amendment of the zoning of the property from “ResidentiaL 3” to “Business 1” Particulars of the application will be available for inspection during normal office hours at the office of the Municipal Manager, Municipal Offices, Bela Bela, for a period of 28 days from 26 April 2018. Objections to or representations in respect of the application must be
lodged with or made in writting to The Municipal Manager at above mentioned address or to Private Bag x1609, Bela Bela, 0480, within a period of 28 days from 13 April 2018. Address of agent : P.D. BEKKER LAND SURVEYOR, P.O.Box 533, Moffat street 44, Warmbaths, 0480. Tel: 014 736 4162 Cell: 082 320 9229. (26/4) MODIMOLLE LAND USE SCHEME, 2004 Notice is hereby given to all whom it may concern that in terms of clause 23 of the above-mentioned scheme, I (Full name) MMADIBATWANA FRANS MALATYI intends applying to the Modimolle Local Municipality for consent to: Operate a tavern on (Property an Suburb) 9817 EXT 11 Phagameng also known as (Street name and Number) Residential 1 Zone (Example: Residential 1, Business 4, etc.) 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, Private Bag x1008, Modimolle, 0510, within 28 days of the publication of the advertisement in the local newspaper viz Die Pos full particulars and plans (if any) may be inspedted during normal office hours (08:00 – 13:00 and 13:45 – 15:00) at the above-mentioned office for a period of 28 days of the publication of the advertisement in the local newspaper. Closing date for objections: 17 May 2018 Applicant street and postal address: JOHANNES, 9817 EXT 11, Phagameng. P.O. Box 400, Mapela, 0610 Tel: 079 733 5748. (26/4)
BELA BELA AMENDMENT SCHEME 114/08 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT OF THE LAND USE SCHEME We, GEO PROJECTS, authorised agents of the owner of erf 79, Warmbaths, Bela Bela hereby give notice in terms of section 56 (1) (b) (i) of the Town Planning and Townships Ordinance, 1986 (Ordinance No 15 of 1986) read together with the SPLUMA 2013 act and bylaws, that we have applied to the Bela Bela Municipality for the amendment of the Town Planning Scheme, known as the Bela Bela Land Use Scheme, 2008, by the amendment of the zoning of the property from Residential 1 to Residential 3 with annexure 206 to make provision for a guesthouse and ancillary uses. Particulars of the application will lie for inspection during normal office hours at the office of the Municipal Manager, Municipal Offices, Bela Bela, for a period of 28 days from 26 April 2018. Objections to or presentations in respect of the application must be lodged with or made in writing to: The Municipal Manager at the above address or Private Bag x1609, Bela Bela, 0480, within a period of 28 days from 26 April 2018 Address: P.O. Box 919, Bela Bela, 0480, Tel: 082 881 7252. (26/4&405). BELA-BELA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY BELA-BELA LAND USE SCHEME, 2008 APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL CONSENT IN TERMS OF CLAUSE 21 OF THE BELA-BELA LAND-USE SCHEME, 2008, TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CELLULAR TELEPHONE MAST AND BASE
STATION. In Terms of Clause 21 of The Bela-Bela Land-Use Scheme, 2008, notice is hereby given that we, from the firm WARREN PETTERSON PLANNING (PTY) LTD intend to apply to the Bela-Bela Local Municipality for special consent to construct a cellular telephone mast and base station on Portion 258 of the Farm Roodepoort No. 467 – KR, zoned Agricultural, and is situated on Parsot Street, Bela Bela, Limpopo Plans and/or particulars relating to the application may be inspected during office hours at Atlas Tower, Hadefields, Block D, 1267 Pretorius Street, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0028, or at the office of the Manager: Planning and Development, Bela-Bela Municipality, Chris Hani Drive, Bela-Bela (Private Bag x1609, BelaBela, 0480). Any person having an objection to the granting of this consent use application must lodge such objection, together with the grounds thereof, to both with the Manager: Planning and Development, Bela-Bela Municipality and WARREN PETTERSON PLANNING (the Applicant), in writing within a period of 28 days before or on 24 May 2018. First Publication: 26 April 2018 Second Publication: 4 May 2018 Applicant: WARREN PETTERSON PLANNING Contact Person: Katie Taylor Email: katie@wpplanning.co.za / pierre@wpplanning.co.za Cell: 083 987 5257 / 081 045 5518. (26/04&04/05). NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION AUCTION IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA
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(GAUTENG DIVISION, PRETORIA) CASE NO: 50360/2016 In the matter between: BELLE VUE FARMS (PTY) LTD Plaintiff and EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TRADING 437 (PTY) LTD Defendant In pursuance of a judgement of the above Honourable Court granted on 14 September 2016, and in execution of a writ of execution of immovable property issued thereafter, the following property will be sold by the Sheriff of the High Court for the district of Bela Bela on 17 May 2018 at 10H00 at 33 Luna Street, Bela Bela by public tender to the highest bidder, without reserve: CERTAIN: Portion 62, a Portion of Portion16 of Farm Roodekuil 496, Bela Bela, Registration Division KR, Limpopo; Measuring: 29,110 Hectares; HELD: Under Deed of Transfer number: T038966/ 07; ZONING: Agricultural IMPROVEMENTS: The following information is furnished but not guaranteed: The property situated at Portion 62 of Farm Roodekuil (GPS: -24.94776, 28.31662) consists of 5
bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 kitchen, 1 lounge, 1 dining room, 2 garages, deck and lapa; outhouse with 3 bedrooms, living room and 1 bathroom; 3 boreholes; 5 bush camps (The nature, extent, condition and axistence of the improvements are not guaranteed); The Purchaser shall in addition to the Sheriff’s commission, which is 6% (Six percent) on the first R100 000.00 of the proceeds of the sale and thereafter 3.5% (Three comma five percent) on R100 001.00 to R400 000 and 1.5% (One comma five percent) on the balance thereof, up to a maximum fee of R40 000.00 (Fourty thousand rand) plus VAT thereon and a minimum of R3 000.00 plus VAT thereon, pay a deposit of 10% of the purchase price in cash or bank guaranteed cheque or EFT into the Sheriff’s trust account immediately upon demand by the Sheriff and the balance against transfer, which shall be secured by a Bank guarantee in a form acceptable to Plaintiff’s attorneys, which guarantee shall be delivered by the Purchaser to the Sheriff within 3 (three) days (or
such later date as may be agreed in writing) from the date of the sale and shall provide for the payment of the full balance and any such interest payable as provided for hereunder. Should the purchaser fail to furnish the Sheriff with a bank guarantee within 3 days after the date of sale (or such later date as may be agreed in writing), the Sheriff may in his/her sole discretion grant the purchaser a 5 day extension within which to provide the required bank guarantee. Should the Purchaser fail to furnish the Sheriff with a bank guarantee, which is approved by the Plaitiff’s attorney, within the required time, the sale may be cancelled. The Rules of this auction are available 24 hours before the auction at the office of the Sheriff Bela Bela, 33 Luna Street, Bela Bela. The Sheriff Bela Bela will conduct the sale and all tender bids shall be submitted in writing in a sealed envelope to the Sheriff at such address at any time prior to the auction. Registration as a buyer is a pre-requisite subject to conditions, inter alia: A) Directive of the
Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (URL:http:// www.info.gov.za/view/ DownloadFileAction?id=99961) B) FICA - legislation i.r.o. proof of identity and address particulars C) Registration conditions of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008. The aforesaid sale shall be subject to the Conditions of Sale which may be inspected at the office of the Sheriff Bela-Bela, 33 Luna Street, Bela-Bela, during normal office hours Monday to Friday, Tel: 014 736 3389, or at the offices of the atorneys acting for the Execution Creditor / Plaintiff Grosskopf Attorneys, 273 Paul Kruger Street, Pretoria: Tel 012 346 2606 REF: M174/JWG/sm. On the date of the auction the sheriff will open and read out all tender bids and the highest tender shall win the bid. GROSSKOPF ATTORNEYS, Attorneys for the Plaintiff 273 Paul Kruger Street, 4 th Floor, PGC House, Pretoria: Tel: 012 346 2606 Fax: 012 305 7560 e-mail: sonja@grosslaw.co.za Ref: M174/JWG/sm.
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Notice is hereby given in terms of Chapter 4 of Local Government: Municipal Systems Act (Act 32 of 2000) read with section 23 (1) (a) and (2) of Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act: (Act 56 of 2003) invites members of the community, interested stakeholders or organized formations within the jurisdiction area of Bela Bela Local Municipality to attend the 2018 – 2019 IDP/ Budget Public Participation which is scheduled as follows:
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Awards for Raeleng High School achievers
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Learners urged to attend Saturday classes
Raeleng’s Top 5 best performing learners were overwhelmed by their prizes. Photo: Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela The top five learners at Raeleng Secondary School received awards for their sterling work on the occasion of a special ceremony at the school on Friday 20 April. School Governing Body members, management and the broader staff attended. Teachers who obtained a 100% performance in subjects were also awarded for their achievement. The awards sponsors, Forever Resorts Bela-Bela and Pep Stores, made available the various prizes received. Winning learners received certificates and free day entry vouchers to the resort, while winning
educators were awarded certificates and free weekend getaway. The top five learners also received a sponsored tablet each. In the learners’ category, Grade 9 learner, Mapula Makutu obtained 60%, while Grade 8 learners, Tlhompho Mogomusi obtained 62% each, with Mack Mafafo obtaining 63% and Timothy Moyo at 69%. Kabelo Moselane was the overall winner after he obtained an impressive 78%. He obtained 84% in Physical Science, and 75% in Mathematics. The school principal, Joseph Mashishi, emphasized that in order for the learners to do more from now onwards, the stakes have been upped, with this year’s rating percentage being increased from 60% to 70%.
Maope Secondary School is hosting the 2018 Saturday classes. Photo: Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela Grade 12 learners from secondary and high schools within the Bela-Bela circuit are invited to attend the 2018 Saturday classes. Principals from different schools in the township responded to the call by the Limpopo Department of Basic Education to conduct the classes, which are offered free of charge. Lessons kicked off from Saturday 21 April at Maope Secondary School, from 8:00 to 15:00, and were scheduled to end on Saturday 2 June. Those targeted include learners from schools in the township including Bela-
Bela High School, Raeleng Secondary School, Ulando Combined School, and the host, Maope High School. Learners from Hoërskool Warmbad were also invited to attend. Subjects to be tackled during the classes would include Physical Science, Mathematics, Life Orientation, Maths Literacy, Economics, Business Studies, Accounting, Agricultural Science, Geography, History and Tourism. Maope High School principal, Magdalene Laka, said that MEO (Multiple Examination Opportunity) learners are also urged to attend the classes. “We are pleased with the response so far, and we urge more learners to attend, as the classes will benefit them,” Laka said.
Bela-Bela’s Pep Stores and Forever Resorts have again continued with their annual outreach programme, the Back to School campaign, which was initiated to assist learners from disadvantaged family backgrounds to access proper school uniforms. This year the beneficiaries were Khabele Primary School learners. A total of 46 learners from all grades received pairs of school shoes and socks and also sweets. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Modimolle’s TRV Live Band on brink of major record deal Mzamane Ringane The Modimolle based TRV Live Band has been shortlisted as one of the eight bands which are expected to compete for a cool R25 000 prize-money and a recording deal. The battle of the bands will be showcased during the Back to the City Festival in Newtown, Johannesburg on Friday 27 April. Besides the battle of the bands, the 12th Annual Back to the City Festival will feature among others, performing artists, deejays, graffiti artists and break-dancers and many other acts. The ever-rising TRV is the only live band from Limpopo which will be performing at this event, with the hope that they will come back with the main prize. During the week, members of the band were hard at work as they were preparing to battle with their equals from various parts of the country on Freedom Day. Band member Tebogo Monama said they will be offering free transport for the locals who would have bought tickets for the event. The transport will depart from Modimolle to the venue of the event. He said tickets were available at R250,
TRV Live Band during rehearsals. Photo: Mzamane Ringane
available at Computicket, to accompany and support the band to compete and showcase what TRV was made of. “We are working hard and are making extra efforts during rehearsals. Limpopo will be proud of TRV and that time is
nearer. We would really appreciate the support from our fans, they determine what we are on stage and the show would not be the same without them. TRV aims to make a mark in this industry and we hope this would be the beginning of
greater things to come,” Monama said. For more information, TRV can be contacted by sending an email to trv.bookings@gmail.com or alternatively contact Tebogo Monama on 072 577 2230 or Neo Mokhonoana on 072 354 5244.
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Fame beckons for aspirant players
Youngsters like the ones in the picture look forward to the trials. Photo: TK Mashaba TK Mashaba Aspirant professional soccer players from across Limpopo have been offered the opportunity to showcase their talent on the provincial leg of the 2018 Nedbank Ke Yona trials.
Main selectors at the trials include former Bafana Bafana head coach, Shakes Mashaba, former professional coach Khabo Zondo and sensational yesteryear striker and TV soccer commentator, Mike “Sporo” Mangena. The talent search was scheduled for Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Friday
27 April, kicking off at 8.am to 17.pm. Sam Modise, the founder of the Bela Bela Soccer Academy on Monday 23 April, said he would consult with some of his players who were keen to try their luck at the trials. The Nedbank team search continues on its journey to unearth exceptional football
talent which is an opportunity for upcoming football players. The selected players were to team up with others selected from other provinces, who were to be packaged into a squad scheduled to compete against the winners of the 2018 leg of the R20-million Nedbank Cup.
Limpopo hopefuls Black Leopards FC leave it too little too late Mzamane Ringane Black Leopards FC of Thohoyandou have left it a little too late in the battle for honours with runaway National First Division (NFD) winners Highlands Park FC. And so the two teams’ top-of-the-table clash on Sunday 29 April is but a formality. Highlands Park FC had since collected enough points to gain promotion into the multi-million rand Premier Soccer League (PSL) next season. The great news for Limpopo soccer
followers is that homeboys Black Leopards FC continue with their campaign to find a place in the promotional play-offs, after walloping Richards Bay FC 4-0 last weekend. Black Leopards FC remained at number two to Highlands Park FC on the league log standings. Teams ending second and third win a place in the promotional play-offs, which also feature a team ending second from bottom in the PSL at the end of the season. The other Limpopo-based team in the NFD, Tshakuma Tsha Madzivhandila FC, remained at number six after a hard-fought
goaless draw with Super Eagles last weekend. The Thohoyandou outfit was scheduled to host Uthongathi FC on Sunday 29 April. In the higher PSL Limpopo’s Polokwane City go into this week’s fixtures with a completely different agenda. Polokwane FC play hosts to high-flying Cape Town FC mid-week, during a fixture the Limpopo side has to win to survive the relegation axe. Baroka FC, who host Bloemfontein Celtic on Saturday 28 April, were engaged in a continued battle to find a place in the MTN 8 tournament.