The Beat 26 May 2017

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arrested The great pig escape Man after death of local woman

Alinah Modikwe, who was found dead in the early morning of Monday 15 May. A suspect was recently arrested in connection with her death. Photo supplied TK Mashaba

The driver of the vehicle was assisted by local men as they attempted to pin down one of the pigs in order to recapture it.

Photo: TK Mashaba TK Mashaba

A slight mishap caused chaos at the entrance to the Bela-Bela township

on Thursday, 18 May. The incident occurred when a delivery vehicle delivering pigs to a farm allegedly hit a speed bump, causing the trailer hitched to the vehicle to open.

Two of the pigs escaped, and it took more than an hour to load them back on the trailer, with assistance from passers-by who spotted the driver’s dilemma.

A man in his mid-20s was arrested at Bela-Bela on Tuesday, 23 May, in connection with the death of Alinah Modikwe. Modikwe was found dead at Zuma View on Monday, 15 May. According to Bela-Bela police detective Frans Sekgobela, the man was having an argument with Modikwe. During the argument, another man claimed to be Modikwe’s lover. The suspect and the other man parted ways, leaving the suspect with Modikwe.

“After a fight, the man left the deceased lying on the ground,” said Sekgobela.

The suspect was apparently surprised when Modikwe was found dead the following day.

The suspect was expected to appear before the magistrate’s court soon.

Sekgobela denied rumours that the deceased had been raped before her death, and said the investigation was continuing.

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Police urge Modimolle community to remain cautious Mzamane Ringane The police at Modimolle have urged members of the community to remain vigilant, to avoid falling victim to crimes like housebreaking.

Modimolle police spokesperson Warrant Officer James Findlay warned residents to

always lock their houses even if they are going to be away for a short period of time.

“Residents must always make sure that their houses are locked even if they are going to be away for only five minutes. We urge neighbours to also assist each other by remaining vigilant and report any suspicious activities in their surroundings,” said Findlay.

From time to time the Modimolle SAPS hosts campaigns like the Know Your Neighbour Campaign within various sections, to ensure that residents are working together with the police to combat crime.

Street committees were also formed within residential areas, to close the gap between the police and the community.

The police spokesperson also advised

women not to walk alone at night, to avoid being attacked or raped.

Local motorists were also warned to avoid driving under the influence of alcohol.

“Those who drive under the influence of alcohol will be caught and penalised,” he warned.

In South Africa drunken driving is a serious offence.

Crime on the rise at Bela-Bela, says crime report Justin Steyn Bela-Bela has become a hub for various criminal activities, according to a new list of reported crimes released by the Bela-Bela police.

According to the report, armed robbery is on the increase on the N1 Highway. The report

states that a number of cases have been reported near the Mackenzi overpass, especially late at night and early in the mornings.

Common robbery incidents have also been on the rise at the Bushveld Mall, the Standard Bank in Chris Hani Road, and the business areas around Sunvalley in Leseding.

Businesses have also been robbed at the

Waterfront, Cell City in Chris Hani Road, and the Bela Mall.

Burglaries have been reported at various game lodges and nature reserves. The report states that burglaries have been reported at the Sondela Nature Reserve, Mabalingwe Nature Reserve, and Zwartkloof Private Game Lodge.

Residential burglaries have been on the rise in Roodepoort smallholdings and farms in

Tweefontein.

These incidents are linked with the theft of motor vehicles, especially in Noodhulp and Mabalingwe.

Despite security and police patrols, motor vehicles have also been broken into at the Bushveld Centre as well as businesses in Potgieter and Sutter roads in town and Pitsi road in Extension 6 of the township.

Airtime scammer at Bela-Bela The Bela-Bela police are warning the community to be aware of people who are scamming residents into purchasing airtime for them. Photo as illustration

Justin Steyn The police at Bela-Bela are investigating incidents of what can be called ‘airtime theft’.

According to Bela-Bela police spokesperson Sergeant Hester van Zyl, two cases have been reported so far.

“In both cases the victims were phoned by a man who persuaded them to do him a favour, which includes buying airtime in large amounts,” she said.

The suspect then apparently

promises to reimburse his victim, but the phone is switched off shortly after the conclusion of the call.

Van Zyl said it is possible that the caller could be linked to other criminal activity, and therefore no assistance should be given.

“There could be more than one person responsible for these cases, and they may be involved in major criminal activities. We are pleading with the community not to help people who are asking for airtime if they are not people they know,” she said.

The roads at Vaalwater have always been neglected in the past, and the DA/VF+ coalition would like to catch up on the outstanding road maintenance. Photo: Zani Hiepner

Road maintenance in process Zani Hiepner Over the last few years the roads at Vaalwater have drastically deteriorated and the heavy rains have played a major role in their state.

The majority of the roads in this Waterberg town are dirt roads with the exception of a few major main roads.

Residents have felt that the roads were not even vehicle-worthy, but

things are looking brighter for Vaalwater.

“The roads at Vaalwater have always been neglected in the past, and the DA/VF+ coalition would like to catch up on the outstanding road maintenance,” said the town’s mayor, Marlene van Staden.

Two well-travelled dirt roads in the area - Vrymansrus and Hermanusdorings - have already been scraped for travelling convenience.

Contractors have got the ball

rolling and started with preparation on Mogol Street, one of the roads which have drastically deteriorated over the years, and under heavy rains washed gravel and rubble onto the main road leading into town.

The road will be paved right through according to Van Staden.

“Upon completion, Waterberg, Rooibos and Park Street will also undergo the paving process, and upon completion our roads should be car worthy,” said Van Staden.

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Hundreds of firefighters prepare to battle fires Lizzy Bapela Firefighters from Working on Fire (WOF) in Limpopo have successfully completed their Yellow Card training camp as they prepare for the upcoming winter fire season.

With the winter fire season fast approaching, the WoF believed that it would be beneficial to kill two birds with one stone as they prepare for the 2017 fire season. The WoF programme hosted the week-long Yellow Card training camps at the bases concurrently with four teams taking part in the training. The camps took place from Monday, 15 May to Sunday, 20 May. WoF Limpopo Provincial Spokesperson Matema Gwangwa said having the camps actually run at the bases had a positive impact on

WoF Limpopo firefighters completed their training camp and are ready to battle winter flames. Photo supplied the base partners and landowners.

The firefighters were able to implement the integrated fire management systems for the farmers and landowners immediately after the camp.

Gwangwa added that the Yellow Card training camp was a

tremendous success, with no injuries recorded, and that the firefighters are prepared to be dispatched to wherever they are needed.

“We are also looking forward to working with various stakeholders to save lives and protect the environment,” she concluded.

Eskom warns against cold, dark days Andries van der Heyde The winter has thoroughly arrived, and wrapped the nation in a cold and rainy spell this past weekend.

The colder it gets, of course, the more electricity is spent on geysers, heaters, and other heat-providing implements.

Modjadji Sebola,

spokesperson for Eskom’s operational unit for corporate services in Limpopo, said that power outages are a possibility due to the dropping temperatures and rising usage, and the influence of these factors on the electricity infrastructure.

Sebola said Eskom has prepared for the situation, and they encourage citizens to report electrical problems to the company.

Sebola also mentioned that faulty installations should be handled with care.

Risimati Ntekele, the head of technical services at the BelaBela municipality, said the cold is increasing the demand for electricity, which may have a serious impact on the town.

For any Eskom-related electrical queries, please phone 086 003 7566, or the Bela-Bela Municipality at 0800 736 800

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DA questions millions spent in fencing projects Other farms in the Waterberg include another 1,4 m high fencing of 8 km at Mapela Red The DA in Limpopo Meat in Mogalakwena that had questioned the R46 million 105 EPWP workers and spent by the Provincial costing R2,2 million. In Department of Agriculture in Lephalale, the Ga-Seleka erecting 971 km of fencing on Farm’s 19 km fencing was also game farms and farms across 1,4 m high and cost the the province in the last five department R1,3 million with years. An agreement was made 30 EPWP workers. Other following a portfolio farms and game farms included committee meeting for the are based outside the Department of Agriculture Waterberg area. recently, that oversight visits “It is clear that the be conducted after the DA department did not follow the questioned the issue. five pillars of procurement as The DA provincial outlined by the national spokesperson on agriculture, treasury. This excessive Jacques Smalle, said in a procurement alludes to the written reply to parliamentary looting of state resources. questions by the DA, the Many projects were grossly department revealed that it overpriced but the department paid an average of R47 000 failed to verify if the money per km for un-electrified spent was worth the scale of fences. The department is the project before they were reported to have utilised paid,” Smalle said. labour via the Expanded The DA urges Agriculture Public Works Programme MEC, Mapula Mokaba(EPWP) for between R75 and Phukwana to probe these R92 per day which is a projects to establish if there subsidised cost. was any unnecessary The party outlined some of overpricing from suppliers and the excessive departmental to take steps against any such procurement as per farm and suppliers to recoup the money. game farm in- and outside the The party further called on the Waterberg District. Modimolle department to put measures in Red Meat reportedly received place to monitor these projects a 1,4 meter high fencing of a and compile a report regarding distance of 4 km, with a total the maintenance plan for these of 32 EPWP workers fences to avoid fruitless and employed for the job that came wasteful expenditure going at a cost of R5,9 million. forward.

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Eviction notice upsets Salusoord residents Andries van der Heyde Residents of Salusoord at Bela-Bela are concerned and angry, having recently received eviction notices from the Bela-Bela Municipality.

Salusoord provides housing for pensioners who are dependent on their social grants.

The BEAT’s sister paper The Post was able to see a copy of the notification, which informs residents that all ‘illegal inhabitants’ have 90 days to vacate the premises. Should they fail to leave, the municipality will resort to the courts.

The residents have until 12:00 on Friday, 11 August, to leave. Should the court order succeed, the residents who fail to leave on time will be liable for the court costs.

The municipality has zoned Salusoord according to the commonly acknowledged accounting practice (GRAP16). According to this zoning policy, only municipal employees may be awarded property there.

One resident, who prefers to remain anonymous, said that the eviction is discriminatory, since most of the residents have contracts or permission to live there.

“Some of the residents have been living here for 30 years, and also receive municipal accounts,” the resident said.

“Many municipal workers also live here, but there are rumours that they are subletting.”

A number of the residents said they may now have to find shelter with family, or are afraid that they will be left homeless.

According to Khatu Maposa, the chief financial officer at the municipality, the municipality has found that many of the

properties are being sublet, and that in many cases the residents do not have permission to live there.

“The council decided in 2003 that only Level 6 municipal employees may live there. We referred the case to our legal department, in order to act against employees who pass on the properties illegally. All of the rental agreements are coming to an end shortly, however, and all illegal residents must clear out.”

Maposa also said that people who do not work for the municipality may apply for Hop-houses at the old commando offices in Van der Merwe Street, but all ‘illegal residents’ definitely need to leave, and municipal employees under Level 6 will not be able to reapply to live there.

According to him the Department of Cooperative Governance and Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (CoGHSTA) made 500 houses available

this year for those who applied for housing in the Bela-Bela area.

Construction is due to begin at the end of July.

“The mayor will probably meet those residents who cannot afford to live elsewhere halfway with regards to qualifying for Hop-housing,” Maposa said. “However, they will need to apply for the houses first and the distribution of the houses depends on the needs of the town.”

Tinus Ras, DA councillor, said that Salusoord has been discussed a number of times over the past few years, but has not been discussed in an official council meeting.

He said that the DA is planning to investigate.

In the meantime, the case has also been brought to the attention of AfriForum.

Transport MEC urged to monitor scholar transport fined R2 500 if the vehicle is confiscated and R7 000 if the vehicle is impounded.

The main aim of the new regulation is to improve the safety of passengers in the back of the bakkie and to avoid similar accidents due to reckless driving and speeding.

The DA urges MEC Ndalane to crack the whip in this regard by ensuring that steps are being taken against all the drivers failing to comply with the new regulation and to further impound all non-roadworthy vehicles that transport the learners, in order to avoid horrific accidents.

The DA Limpopo Provincial Spokesperson on Education Jacques Smalle said the party will embark on a provincial campaign to monitor all scholar transports and engage with school management and School Governing Bodies (SGB). He added that this will be done in order to encourage them to comply with the new regulations and that they play a pivotal role in ensuring that all learners make use of roadworthy transports.

Lizzy Bapela The DA in Limpopo wrote to the MEC for Transport in the province, Nandi Ndalane, urging her to monitor the roadworthiness of all scholar transport vehicles that transport learners to and from schools on a daily basis. The party said this should be done to avoid accidents stealing the lives of learners across the province.

The DA added that accidents that have already occurred could have been avoided, had the Department of Education initiated plans to communicate with all relevant service providers that transport learners to comply with the new regulation, on the same day the regulation was passed.

The department has allocated R274 million for scholar transport in the 2017/ 2018 financial year to transport 34 000 learners from 373 schools across the province. The new Regulation 250 of the National Road Traffic Act (NRTA) declares that transporting children in the goods compartment of a vehicle for reward is illegal unless a canopy is used

and they are not seated near any goods or tools.

Failure to comply with the new regulation could result in the driver being

Office of the MEC expected to respond soon Lizzy Bapela The offices of the MEC for Education in Limpopo, Ishmael Kgetjepe, and the premier Stan Mathabatha, are expected to respond soon to the allegations of a continuing issue with textbooks in the province.

This follows allegations by the DA in Limpopo that 538 schools in Limpopo are still without textbooks.

The BEAT contacted the Limpopo Department of Education and the Office of the Premier for comment.

DA provincial spokesperson Jacques Smalle said the department has once again missed the March 2017 deadline to deliver textbooks and learner/teacher

supplementary material to the over 500 schools affected by this logistical hiccup.

The DA expressed concern over the effect that the lack of textbooks may be having on schools and learners in the second quarter of the academic year, and the deadline was extended once more to Friday, 19 May. “The recent presentation by the Department to the Portfolio Committee on Education confirmed that 531 schools are still without textbooks for maths and science for Grade 10 and 11, while seven schools are still waiting for Grade 12 to be delivered. Schools were forced to use their norms and standards budget to fund the non-delivery of textbooks and other material, which will place more pressure on the schools’ planned expenditure. It is

clear that both the MEC and the premier have lied and misled the people of Limpopo when presenting the 2017 Schools readiness report, by indicating that textbooks will be delivered to all schools by the end of March 2017. This is yet another year in Limpopo that our learners are being denied their textbooks by an uncaring ANC-led government since 2012,” said Smalle.

The department is reported to be awaiting textbooks from two publishers, and the DA was expecting the department to miss the latest deadline as well. Smalle said the failure by the department to have a memorandum of understanding in place with the publishers to hold them accountable for the delivery of textbooks indicated a serious lack of oversight.

“The DA urges the department to

The DA Limpopo stressed that scholars be transported in roadworthy vehicles.

Photo: Lizzy Bapela

reimburse schools that incurred the unforeseen expenditure of buying textbooks using their norms and standards budget, due to the department’s failure to supply textbooks on time. Both the MEC and premier must be held accountable for misleading the province as a whole, and must ensure measures are put in place for textbooks to be delivered as soon as possible, to give students a greater chance of success for the remainder of the school year,” Smalle continued.

In an interview with the department’s spokesperson Dr Naledzani Rasila, he assured the paper that all was well regarding the issue and all the remaining schools were urged to notify the department of the non-delivery.

COSAS Regional Secretary engages Provincial Government Lizzy Bapela The Waterberg Regional Secretary for the Congress of South African Students (COSAS), Joel Mabula, says that if education were truly taken seriously in our country, teachers’ cars and scholar

transport should receive blue lights in order to ensure that they always arrive on time.

Mabula said this after he sent congratulatory messages to teachers and principals who received awards during the regional SADTU awards ceremony recently.

Mabula further added that COSAS believes that if the government can provide free condoms, they can also provide free sanitary towels to female learners, especially from disadvantaged backgrounds, to prevent the girls losing large numbers of school days due to their menstrual cycle.

Mabula recently accompanied the ANC’s Regional Deputy Chairperson for the Waterberg, Jack Maeko, when they distributed 7 000 sanitary towels to learners, as well as teaching materials to schools in Lephalale as part of Maeko’s birthday celebrations.

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Martin Monyeki hopes for a brighter tomorrow Mzamane Ringane Back in the days when the Waterberg’s Region SAB League had only one stream, a star studded team Malaita FC was known for giving its opponents a run for their money during the likes of erstwhile Modimolle Mayor’s Cup. The BEAT caught up with Martin Monyeki, one of the oncemighty Malaita FC’s former players during the Waterberg Region’s SAB League play-offs last weekend.

Monyeki, who is now plying his trade at Palala Giant Killers, does not need an introduction to Waterberg soccer followers, as he made a name for himself when played for both Malaita Football Club and Xtreme Football Club.

The 28-year-old player told The BEAT that he had always hoped that teams like Malaita FC will make it in SA football, but unfortunately that did not happen.

This player says his ambition is to see his current team reaching the highest ranks of football in the country.

“Before I retire from football, I would love to see our team campaigning in the highest ranks of SA football. That is every player’s dream,” he said.

When he was introduced into the game during the 46th minute of the match in the second half, Monyeki strived to make an impact and finally hit the back of the net in the 83rd minute.

Martin Monyeki is now the captain of Lephalale based Palala Giant Killers. Photo: Mzamane Ringane “Coming off the bench and contributing positively towards your team’s endeavours is a sign of discipline. It shows that as a player you did not only take the instructions, but you also applied them accordingly,” Monyeki told The BEAT. The Vaalwater lad supports the ABSA Premiership Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs.

On the international level, Monyeki supports FC Barcelona (Spanish La Liga) and Manchester United (English Premier League).

Something that many football lovers may not know, Monyeki is a member of the United Apostolic Faith Church based in Vaalwater.

Pastor Sammy Masole (in red) also joined the sessions. Photo: TK Mashaba

Outdoor aerobics up in popularity TK Mashaba Mandla Maluleka has been delighted by the support shown by the community to his outdoor aerobics initiative.

The first outdoor aerobics

sessions, attended by around 60 people, were held at Bela-Mall on Friday, 19 May and Saturday, 20 May. Maluleka said the attendance was higher than any of his previous sessions.

“I am so touched,” he said. “I saw there was a need for good

exercise with rhythm, done correctly. People enjoy music, and with this they can enjoy the melody, lose weight, and stay healthy at the same time.”

Maluleka is planning to host his next event at Mmametlhake in Mpumalanga in June.

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Bushveld Centre’s upper level to open soon Shoppers are indulging in excited speculation about possible new outlets at the Bushveld Centre at Bela-Bela, with the opening of the upper levels.

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Justin Steyn Not only has there been significant progress on the completion of the upper level of the Bushveld Centre at Bela-Bela, but the centre plans to host new facilities which are in high demand in the community.

According to the operations manager, Marnus Luüs, escalators have been set up

and are currently being installed.

“The installation of the escalators is underway, and the upper level should be available by the end of July,” he said.

He added that despite the upper level having been vacant for more than a year, there are a number of new shops that have signed lease agreements with the centre.

“Most of the new tenants will be big brands and local businesses that want to relocate,” he said.

Recent surveys determined that there is a definite desire for a cinema and a DisChem outlet. According to Luüs, the centre is negotiating with DisChem, and has tentative plans for “something special” for the cinema, which will be “different from what has previously been in Bela-Bela”.

Modimolle ANC keeps locals warm

Winter mornings will never be the same again for school children in and around the Ward 6 area. Photo: Mzamane Ringane Mzamane Ringane The Monotong Branch of the ANC in Modimolle relaunched the Hot Soup and Bread Sharing initiative to keep local residents warm during these cold days, on Tuesday, 16 May next to the Mandela section park.

Locals who leave early for work, taxi drivers and school children enjoyed a warm cup of soup and bread en route.

The programme was initially launched by this ANC branch last year in June, with an intention to keep local residents warm in the morning.

Although the initiative targets workers and scholars, members of the public who are on the road early are also given the warm meal.

Volunteers from this particular branch, led by Chairperson Klaas Mabunda, Secretary Thabo Masenya and Ward 6 Councillor Daniel Phele served the passersby.

Mabunda told The BEAT that they have decided to host this programme on an ongoing basis this year.

He said that they will be serving locals at various locations within Monotong Branch on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the winter.

“The important aspect of the whole thing

is that winter is upon us, for concentration both at work and at school a person must start a day with a warmed up tummy. As a result we have seen it proper to gather our volunteers, to serve warm cooked soup with slices of bread to every passer-by, particularly parents who are going to work very early and learners who are going to school,” he said.

Mabunda said the programme was not part of electioneering, but was implemented to serve societal interests.

He also highlighted that this programme was likely to encourage learners to be early for school, knowing that they will find something to keep warm on the way.

“We also need to use this opportunity to discourage the behaviour of learners going to school late. Once we come here at six o’clock or half past six, these children will wake up early to come and reach us. Once they find us here, then it means they will arrive at school early,” Mabunda said.

According to the chairperson, this programme is currently funded by Branch Executive Committe (BEC) members from their own contributions.

He indicated that they will always be willing to accept any contribution from the public except money.

“We are not accepting money. We can only accept ingredients which we are going to use for this initiative,” he concluded.

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Boikie’s bicycle fundraiser

Palala Giant Killers FC (white jersey) and Diltou FC in action during the regional play-offs.

Photo: Mzamane Ringane

TK Mashaba Boikie Monareng, of the Run Boikie Run Sports Academy, recently took on a Bela-Bela to Polokwane fundraising cycling trip in order to raise funds for helmets for this group.

He left Bela-Bela for Polokwane on Wednesday, 17 May, at around midnight, and arrived at 11:00 on Thursday.

“It was a challenge,” Boikie said. “It was very cold, but I focussed on my mission.” He added that it was fortunate that the two punctures he suffered both took place in daylight, since repairing them at night would have cost him a lot of time.

The trip was also part of his preparations for his next marathon, which will take place in Durban in June.

Qualitho FC beaten in regional play-offs Boikie Monareng of Run Boikie Run Sports Academy before he left for Polokwane.

Photo: TK Mashaba

22 Modimolle athletes for Comrades Marathon Members of Addicted to Life recently took part in the Waterberg Executive Mayor’s Marathon. Photo: TK Mashaba

Mzamane Ringane The Modimolle-based Addicted to Life athletics club will be representing the locals with the presence of a total of 17 athletes during this year’s Comrades Marathon, to be held in KwaZulu Natal on Sunday, 4 June.

An additional number of five athletes will also travel with the team to KZN, to take part in the 10 km race.

Modimolle Addicted to Life athletics club secretary Tsheletsi Selepe indicated that having a total of 17 athletes to represent Modimolle in the Comrades Marathon it’s an achievement in itself.

“We want to put Modimolle on the map. We want to inspire people beyond just our area of Modimolle. People must have the keenness to come and live in Modimolle as a result of the lifestyle that we are popularising,” he said.

Selepe said his club’s veterans include the legendary local runner Mike Selamolela, who will be targeting silver or gold at this year’s

event.

Another athlete who will be expected to do well in this race is Piet Sekgabi, who according to Selepe is eyeing nothing less than a silver medal.

Selepe himself will be doing the Comrades for the first time and said that he is hoping to bring home a bill rowan medal.

Rodney Malatji, Dr Mochawane Ledwaba and Ntsako Maswanganyi will be doing their back to back Comrades Marathon this year, and are encouraged to bring home bronze medals.

Captain Lucas Seleka and Coach Ezekiel Moatshe have been appointed

by the team to “drive the bus”, meaning that they will ensure that all other athletes, especially new members, finish their race between eleven and eleven a and half hours.

Seleka received a green number after finishing his tenth race last year, while Moatshe will be doing his sixth race this year.

“We are urging the locals to tune in to SABC 2 between 5:30 in the morning and 5:30 in the evening to catch this exciting event,” Selepe said.

He also highlighted that since his club is not generating any form of funds, they would appreciate if members of the public can assist them in making this journey a successful one.

Those who are willing to contribute in any way can contact the club secretary Tsheletsi Selepe on tp4axe@gmail.com or call 082 666 8679.

Mzamane Ringane The SAB League Stream A champions Qualitho FC lost both their matches during the Waterberg Region’s SAB League play-offs on Saturday, 20 May in Witpoort outside Lephalale.

The Rapotokwane team was beaten 3-2 during their first match of the day when they played Stream B’s Ditlou FC, and later succumbed 4-0 to Stream C champions Palala Giant Killers in their second and last match of the play-offs.

Palala Giant Killers FC had initially won 2-0 against Ditlou FC, but had their three points docked for fielding an allegedly ineligible player.

With a total of six points collected during the play-offs, Ditlou FC is currently the Waterberg Region’s SAB League champions.

Palala Giant Killers FC however indicated that they will be appealing against the league’s decision.

The Mokopanebased Ditlou FC are the Waterberg Region’s SAB League champions, pending the Disciplinary Committee’s

decision on Giant Killers’ counter protest.

The regional champions will represent the Waterberg region in the provincial play-offs for promotion into the ABC Motsepe League.

The provincial play-offs are scheduled to take place in Thohoyandou, Vhembe region from 17 to 18 June at a yet to be announced venue.

Two teams (the winner and the runners up) will be promoted into the higher ABC Motsepe League.

Last year Mokopane Ratanang FC gained promotion after keeping up with tough opponents at the provincial play-offs.

Ratanang FC, however, failed to sustain its winning momentum, ending their league race only on the fourteenth spot on the log standings.