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A survivor shares her story
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Trial-awaiting prisoners involved in sexual assault scandal in cells Lizzy Bapela A trial-awaiting prisoner appeared before the Bela Bela Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 20 August, in connection with an incident of sexual assault. Police spokesperson Constable Glen Manamela said that the suspect, 34-year old Andries Mokone, was accused of sexually assaulting his cellmate. She said that the complainant was sitting with other cellmates when the accused allegedly forced him to perform oral sex on him. He added that the accused slapped him in the face when he refused to obey. Constable Manamela said that the complainant was moved to another
cell to ensure his safety. Mokone appeared in court as a result of the incident and his case was remanded for later this week for a formal bail application. Mokone was awaiting trial for housebreaking when he was detained, while the complainant was facing a charge of theft. Both incidents took place in Bela Bela and both parties are residents. The complainant is recovering in another cell with different inmates, with the suspect having been moved to Pretoria. He is expected to return to Bela Bela only during court appearances. The suspect was reported to have threatened the complainant’s life.
Police arrest tuck-shop thieves “Ledwaba said that the owner suspected them of stealing at the shop before...”
Dinah Masemola happy with some of the educator she work with who also was in the Women’s Walk. Photo: TK Mashaba campaign in partnership with various stakeholders. One of the ladies who took part in the walk was Dinah Masemola, a teacher at Mmampatile Primary School, who is a cancer survivor herself. “I was diagnosed with cancer last year,” Masemola told The BEAT. “I found out about it after I went to my doctor for a check-up in January.” Masemola said that she was terrified when the doctor gave her the news, “I didn’t know anything about cancer. All I could think about was how helpless I was, and that I could die.” Masemola said that she went through various check-ups and procedures, and was offered counselling at Die Wilgers hospital in Tshwane. “At Die Wilgers they built up my Looking very positive and happy: confidence even though they eventually Dinah Masemola during the had to operate and remove my left Women’s Walk. Photo: TK Mashaba breast. I stayed positive through it all and here I am, alive and healthy and living my life just like any other person.” TK Mashaba Masemola said that she was grateful for the support from her fellow teachers and On Saturday, 23 August, Pick n Pay her family. She said that her mother had was hosting a Walk for Cancer died of cancer as well. The disease can sometimes ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROCESS pass through PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS families. Masemola told PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT OF THE 75MW GIHON SOLAR ENERGY The BEAT that FACILITY, LIMPOPO PROVINCE after her brush DEA REF NO: 14/12/16/3/3/2/576 with cancer she NOTIFICATION OF GRANTING OF ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATIONS BY DEA wants to live life to the full. Networx Renewables (Pty) Ltd submitted an application for environmental authorisation to the National Department of Environmental Affairs for the establishment of a 75MW Gihon Solar Energy Facility on Portions 1, 2, 5 and 7 of the Farm Turfbult 494 KR located in the Bela-Bela Local Municipality in the Limpopo Province. In terms of Regulation 10(2)(d), the applicant hereby advises registered interested and affected parties on the project that the Department has granted Networx Renewables (Pty) Ltd environmental authorisation for this project. The decision (dated 11 August 2014) detailing the conditions for authorisation, as well as reasons for the decision is available for download at www.savannahsa.com/projects. Your attention is drawn to Chapter 7 of the EIA Regulations which regulates appeal procedures. Should you wish to appeal the decision by DEA, you must lodge a notice of intention with the Minister within twenty (20) days of the date of the decision. Please note the appeal process is a formal process which is explained on page 3 of the authorisation. A copy of the official appeal form can be obtained from the following person at the Department: Mr Z Hassam, Director: Appeals and Legal Review (Appeals), Tel (012) 399 9356, or AppealsDirectorate@environment.gov.za Please note that you must submit your appeal via post to Private Bag X447, Pretoria, 0001 or by hand: Environmental House, 473 Steve Biko Road, Arcadia, Pretoria. Please note that appeals should be submitted to National DEA and not to the consultant (Savannah Environmental). Gabriele Wood of Savannah Environmental P.O. Box 148, Sunninghill, 2157 Tel: 011 656 3237 Fax: 086 684 0547 Email: gabriele@savannahsa.com www.savannahsa.com
Justin Steyn Police in Mookgophong have arrested two men who allegedly stole from a tuck shop at Extension 5 of the Mookgophong Township on the evening of Friday, 22 August. According to the Mookgophong police spokesperson Warrant Officer George Ledwaba, the two men had been under suspicion by the owner of the shop for three days prior to the arrest. Ledwaba said that the owner suspected them of stealing at the shop before, but this time they were caught
red-handed with items in their possession that they had allegedly attempted to steal. Ledwaba said that cigarettes and various amounts of airtime which was allegedly stolen by the men had been found in their possession during the arrest. He urged shop owners to notify the police of any suspicious activity. “Shop owners should monitor their surroundings to avoid losses due to theft over long periods, and should inform the police of suspicious activity,” said Ledwaba.
Escalation in housebreakings and theft foreigners are responsible for, or involved in, nine out of ten cases in According to Statistics South Africa the area.” the population of Vaalwater and its “Housebreakings and thefts have surrounding areas escalated in the has increased last few weeks and immensely in the are expected to last few years. Housebreakings increase even This has resulted more as we get and thefts have in an increase in closer to the escalated in the last crime in the area. festive season,” This according to said Constable few weeks and are Constable Simon Makhuvele. “The expected to increase Makhubela, the areas most even more as we get spokesperson for influenced by this the South African problem are on closer to the festive Police Service in the eastern and season, Vaalwater. western side of “The police in the town, Vaalwater are Vaalwater town trying their best to control the itself and Leseding.” situation,” said Makhuvele, “but The Vaalwater Police are urging residents to be vigilant. They would also like to attempt to mobilize the community to assist the police with any information regarding such cases. The police have managed to close five cases of housebreaking in the last week and have retrieved a large amount of stolen goods which was returned to its lawful owners. Marlene Vermaak
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Raphuti village outside Rooiberg alleges Thabazimbi defaulted their land
The RDP houses alleged to have built on a zero zone on the map. Photo: TK Mashaba
Granny Maria Seshiwane who allege that she has registered for an RPD many times not been lucky. Photo: TK Mashaba. TK Mashaba The village residents of Raphuti outside Rooiberg next to Leeupoort are complaining of negligence from the Thabazimbi municipality. The place has a long history. The residents used to live in what is now called Leeupoort Resort and were moved across the road during the apartheid era and have since been removed to a remote area without any services. To their surprise, the Thabazimbi municipal manager has agreed to build 100 RDP houses on land that is allegedly a 0 zone on the map. Lucky Gobuamang, a member of the
Ward 4 Committee, said that the municipality has been sending them from pillar to post regarding services for months. “We would like to know how they built houses on it without consulting the people who have been there for more than ten years.” Gobuamang alleges that residents have been sidelined by the municipality. The 100 RDP houses that have been built in the area have allegedly gone to people from other areas, while the potential local beneficiaries go without. “The people in the new houses have no title deeds and are not paying any water services as the houses have been built in a zero are zone,” he said. Lucky said that this issue has been taken to the Provincial Department of Housing, which sent them back to the Waterberg for investigation. “All we need is the municipality to do things accordingly and see to it that those who have been living in the area for years are taken care of.” Maria Seshiwane, an elderly wheelchair-bound women, who has been staying in the area for more than 30 years, said that the municipality has neglected them and alleges that the houses are allocated through nepotism. “I registered for RDP but when the houses were opened for settlement my name was not on the list,” she said. Thabazimbi municipal spokesperson Joshue Motsomane referred reporters to COGHSTA, who could not be reached for comment.
Hleketani excels at literacy These five students all obtained first place positions during a cluster level reading and writing competition. Photo: Justin Steyn Justin Steyn Five Grade 3 students from Hleketani Pre-Primary School in Bela Bela exceeded expectations at a cluster reading and writing competition at Lekkerbreek Primary in Modimolle on Tuesday, 19 August. Tesia Maswangyani, Molokomme Gontse and Marriam Malungane all obtained first place in reading in Tswana, Sepedi and Xitsonga respectively. Dimakatso Maluleka and Nico Selemela obtained first place in
Xitsonga and Tswana respectively. According to Grade 3 educator Eunice Chimbiza, the students have moved on to participate in the district level competitions which were to be held on Wednesday, 27 August. The school’s headmaster, Eunice Chimbiza, said that the school is very proud of the students and added that the school if focused on having students reach their full potential. “At Hleketani, we try our best to ensure that our students participate in projects which they will excel at and enjoy,” she said.
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Be good to each other, says South African Municipal Workers Union
Female staff members of the Modimolle Local municipality gathered together for a breakfast meeting organized by their mayor Kgaretja Lekalakala. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Leaders showed enjoyment through song and dance during the women’s breakfast. Photo: Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela Female staff at the Modimolle Local Municipality were urged to be good to each other instead of plotting against each other, so that they could achieve more in life. These were the words of Bethuel Maja of the South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) during a breakfast meeting for female members of staff, which was held at the OR Tambo Town Hall on Thursday, 21 August. The local mayor, Kgaretja Lekalakala, organized the event in order to allow the staff to interact with each other and spend social time together. Maja warned the women to stop gossiping and judging one another, and to stand strong and help each other grow. “Work together towards getting ahead in life and do not think of sleeping your way to the top, but get there on the virtues of your own competencies and capabilities,” she said. “All you need to do is to study hard to gain qualifications and skills, believe in yourself and go out there to get the job you want in life. Jealousy and a bad attitude will get you nowhere.” Municipal Chief Whip Grace Mashitisho said that statistics indicated that more women than men came out to vote in the last national elections, demonstrating that they want to help with the building of a better society. “Let us not keep looking back at the times when things were tough, but remember look forward with hope instead,” she said. Representing the municipality’s
management, Adolphine Phala gave a brief background of the origin of Women’s Day and Women’s Month, encouraging the attending women to implement the strengths and fearlessness of those women into their lives today. Phala said that the struggle of women in the last century bore fruit in the lives of today’s women, who frequently occupy high positions in large companies, government departments and politics. She encouraged women to continue mobilizing communities to continue prioritizing the fight against the abuse of women and children. In her keynote address, the Waterberg District Executive Mayor, Tlotlanang Mogotlane, encouraged women to band together and create or obtain business opportunities, which will benefit them as collectives and individually. Mogotlane added that Waterberg continues to take the lead in the rate of HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths, an issue which is deeply disturbing to society. She also commended the Health Minister, Doctor Aaron Motsoaledi, for introducing the three-inone ARV tablet to infected people to replace the mountain of tablets they had to take in the past. “Our region is the gateway from Gauteng to many places in the north, which exposes young women from disadvantaged backgrounds to the temptations of prostitution.” The attendees adopted the advice and motivations from the speakers, pledging their commitment to doing good deeds and presenting a united front, and the event was closed with a song and dance.
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Women pray against drug abuse
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Pastors plan to bring change to Bela Bela Pastors from different churches in Bela Bela are inviting members of the public to attend a crusade scheduled for September in the area. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Women from different denominations in Bela Bela joined in a mass prayer against drugs and substance abuse. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Lizzy Bapela Women from various denominations in Bela Bela gathered at the local community hall for a prayer meeting in opposition to drug and substance abuse, a social ill that poses a threat to the lives of the youth in the area. The prayer meeting, organized by the Bela Bela Local Municipality under the leadership of Mayor Lucas Nhlapo, took place on Friday 22 August with stakeholder departments and community organizations taking part. These included social workers, the local Ministers’ Fraternal, and COPFADA (Concerned Parents Fighting Against Drug Abuse). In her speech Nelly Zikhali, a member of COPFADA and a mother affected by drug abuse, said that the reshuffling of leaders within the municipality benefitted their organization, as they are now receiving positive responses and support from the current leadership. “We have fought a lot as an
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organization regarding drug abuse and we need to get the Department of Justice to play a role in locking away the dealers who ruin our society. We had a meeting recently with Chief Magistrate Moraka Rameetse and he told us that alleged dealers are often released because of a lack of concrete evidence,” she said. “We also sat down with the police and heard their side of the story. As a result, we are now more aware that this issue needs everybody’s cooperation.” She read a list of the names of those known to their organization to have died from nyaope and a moment of silence was observed for the victims of the drug. Municipal speaker and the day’s Program Director, Councillor Spando Maluleka, said that prayer is an important tool for fighting evil within society, and encouraged attendees to pray from their hearts so that drug abuse may be a thing of the past. In his address Mayor Nhlapo said that the municipality intends to work
Notice is hereby given to all whom it may concern that in terms of clause 23 of the MODIMOLLE LAND USE SCHEME, 2004, I, (full name)
HLONGWANE ELISA SEBOLAISHI intend applying to the Modimolle Local Municipality for Special Consent to: TARVEN on (property 5293 Morolo Street and suburb) also known as (street name and number located in a $ Residential 1 zone. ($ Example: Residential 1, Business 2 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, or Private Bag x1008, Modimolle, 0510, within 28 days of the publication of the advertisement in the Local Newspaper, viz: Full particulars and plans (if any) may be inspected during normal office hours (08:00 - 13:00 and 13:45 15:00) at the abovementioned office, for a period of 28 days after the publication of the advertisement in the Local Newspaper. Closing date for any objections: APPLICANT Street Address and Postal Address 5293 Morolo Street Modimolle 0510 Tel: 079 914 6233. (22&29/8). BELA BELA AMENDMENT SCHEME 83/08, 84/08 and 85/08 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT OF THE TOWN PLANNING SCHEME IN TERMS OF SECTION 56 (1) (b) (i) OF THE TOWN PLANNING AND TOWNSHIPS ORDINANCE 1986 (ORDINANCE No 15 OF 1986) We, GEO PROJECTS, authorised agents of the owners of the properties describe below, hereby give notice in terms of section 56 (1) (b) (i) of the
Steven “De Gong” Kutumela entertained people during the mass prayer against nyaope abuse. Photo: Lizzy Bapela with stakeholders to develop the lives of community member, especially the youth. He added that they plan to deal harshly with those who corrupt the community and show them that Bela Bela is no place for such activities. The mayor touched on the issue of RDP houses issued to those who do not deserve them while those who are in need struggle to get by in squatter camps. He said that the municipality has already evicted 30 people from illegally occupied RDP houses through the courts and that they are in the process of closing down RDP scams and passing the houses on to their rightful owners. “We are working on eradicating informal settlements, as they make our township look bad and may scare off potential investors. In addition to this the crime rate in places like Zuma View is very high and this must also be dealt with.” The mayor went on to say that the community can never afford to fold their arms and watch criminals take over the town.
Town Planning and Townships Ordinance, 1986 (Ordinance No 15 of 1986) that we have applied to the Bela Bela Municipality for the amendment of the Bela Bela Land Use Scheme, 2008, by the rezoning of the following properties: (a) Portion 7 of the farm Bospoort 450 KR, Bela-Bela: by the amendment of the existing ‘Agriculture’ zoning of the property with the addition of annexure 174 to make provision for Overnight Accommodation and ancillary uses. (b) Portion 316 of the farm Bospoort 450 KR, Bela Bela by the amendment of the existing ‘Agriculture’ zoning of the property with the addition of annexure 175 to make provision for Overnight Accommodation and ancillary uses. (c) Portions 97, 114, 329 and 330 of the farm Bospoort 450 KR, Bela Bela by the amendment of the existing ‘Agriculture’ zoning of the property with the addition of annexure 176 to make provision for Overnight Accommodation, Animal care centre and ancillary uses. Particulars of the applications 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 22 August 2014. 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 X 1609, Bela Bela, 0480, within a period of 28 days from 22 August 2014 Address: P.O. Box 919, Bela-Bela, 0480, Tel: 0828817252
(22 & 29/8). NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION (AUCTION) IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (GAUTENG DIVISION, PRETORIA) CASE NUMBER: 36235/2013 The STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA LIMITED Plaintiff and FRANCIOS NEL N.O (ID NO: 811203 5101 083) Defendant (In his capacity as duly appointed Executrix in the Estate of the late MS CECILIA JACOBA NEL (PRINSLOO) The property which, will be put up to auction on Wednesday the 10th day of September 2014 at 11H00 at the Sheriff Bela Bela at 52 Robertson Avenue, Bela Bela, consisting of: CERTAIN: Portion 215 of the farm Kromdraai 560, Reg K.Q., Province of Limpopo, measuring 8,5653 (eight comma five six five three) hectares and held by deed of transfer no T1841/1998, subject to the conditions therein contained and especially to the reservation of rights to minerals, (also known as such Domicillium citandi et executandi: C/O Y JANSEN HARZEN INC, 2nd Floor, 1 Hatfield Square, 1101 Burnett Street, Hatfield, Pretoria, Gauteng) Improvements (which are not warranted to be correct and are not guaranteed): Incomplete structure with 2 boreholes ZONED RESIDENTIAL 1. The rules of the auction are available 24 hours before the auction at the offices of the Sheriff for Bela Bela at 52 Robertsons Avenue, Bela Bela, during office hours. Advertising cost at current publication rate and sale cost according to Court rules apply. Registration as a
Lizzy Bapela Seven pastors from different denominations in Bela Bela plan to meet in a week-long crusade for the local community. a preliminary meeting took place at the local Waterfront on Tuesday, 26 August. Pastor Jane Thema of the Antioch River Church, representing the local, district and provincial Ministers’ Fraternal, told The BEAT that Pastor Chris Nieuwoudt of the Black Evanglical Church said to her that God had appeared to him and urged him to gather other pastors together and pray for the alleviation of social ills. “We want to root out social ills such as nyaope,” she said. Pastor Sammy Masole from Secineh Church said that nyaope is wreaking havoc in the community. Pastor Nieuwoudt said that there is real unity among the church community in Bela Bela, which could be an advantage if they cooperate buyer is a pre-requisite subject to condition, inter alia: (a) Directive of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008. (URL http:// www.info.gov.za/view/ Download Files Action?id=99961) (b) Fica-legislation: Requirement proof of ID and residential address. (c) Payment of a registration fee of R10 000.00 in cash or bank guarantee cheque. Dated at Pretoria on this 15th day of August 2014. LUQMAAN ALLI. VEZI & DE BEER INC Attorney for Plaintiff 319 Alpine Road Lynnwood Pretoria P.O. Box 13461 Hatfield 0028. DX 28 Hatfield Tel: 012 991 8283 / Faks: 012 991 6564 Ref:E5488/M Mohamed/ LA BELA-BELA LAND-USE SCHEME, 2008 Notice is hereby given to all whom it may concern, that in terms of Clause 21 of the Bela-Bela Land-Use Scheme, 2008, I, AMANDA KOCK of DLC Telecom (Pty) Ltd, intend applying to the Bela-Bela Local Municipality for special consent for the construction and operation of a 36m high telecommunications mast and base station on Remainder of Portion 34 of the Farm Bospoort 450 KR, located in an “Agricultural” zone. Full particulars and plans may be inspected during normal office hours at the office of the applicant at the address included below or at the Office of the Manager: Planning and Development, BelaBela Municipality, Chris Hani Drive, Bela-Bela.
in the fight against social ills. “If each pastor can play his role in the fight, the ills will be a thing of the past. This crusade aims to lift up Jesus’ name within the community, with trust that all things will go well through deliverance.” Pastor Tshepo Leshilo of the Courageous Life Church said that he believes that their only hope is Jesus Christ. Pastor Frans Sekgaolelo of the International Assemblies of God church said that those who attack others lack God’s presence in their lives, and need to be educated to bring God into their lives. The pastors who attended the meeting called to those from other churches to join them. Their crusade will take place at Sunfa Stadium from Monday, 15 September to Sunday the 21st and people from all walks of life are invited to attend and witness. An award-winning gospel artist, David Dee, will be rendering his services throughout the crusade. The team thanked the Bela Bela Local Municipality for partnering with them and lending a helping hand.
Any objection, with the grounds therefore, shall be lodged with or made in writing to both the applicant at the address mentioned below and The Manager: Planning and Development, Bela-Bela Municipality, Private Bag X 1609, Bela-Bela, 0480, within 28 days of the date of the first publication of this notice, viz 29 August 2014. Closing date for any objections: 24 October 2014 Applicant: DLC Telecom (Pty) Ltd Street address: 46 26th Street, Menlo Park, 0081 Postal Address: P.O. Box 35921, Menlo Park, 0102 Tel: (012) 346 7890 Email: ak@dlcgroup.co.za Our Ref: ATC/LIM/005 Bospoort (29/8 & 05/9/14). MOOKGOPHONG MUNICIPALITY NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF TOWNSHIP: MOOKGOPHONG EXTENSION 10 Mookgophong Local Municipality hereby gives notice in terms of Section 69(6)(a) read in conjunction with Section 96(3) of the Townplanning and Townships Ordinance, 1986 (Ordinance 15 of 1986), that an application in terms of Section 96(1) of the Ordinance, to establish the township referred to in the Annexure hereto, has been received by it. Particulars of the application will lie for inspection during normal office hours at the office of The Municipal Manager, Mookgophong, Townplanning Office, c/o Mandela Drive and Sixth Streets, Mookgophong, for a period of 28 days from 29 Augustus 2014 (the date of first
publication of this notice). Objections to or representations in respect of the application must be lodged with or made in writing and in duplicate to the at the above mentioned address or at Private Bag x340, Mookgophong, 0560, within a period of 28 days from 29 Augustus 2014 [Please note that your name (legible) and full contact details (physical address, postal address, cell phone number, e-mail address) must be included in the objection/ representation] Strategic Executive Director First publication: 29 Augustus 2014 Second publication: 05 September 2014 ANNEXURE Name of township: Mookgophong Extension 10 Full name of applicant: Ferdi Schoeman from SFP Townplanning (Pty) Ltd on behalf of Mookgophong Square Ontwikkeling (Pty) Ltd: Property Description:A Portion of Portion of 17 of the Farm Vlakfontein No 522 - KR Requested rights: Erven 1 and 2 zoned: “Special” for Shops, wholesale trade, commercial uses, offices, medical consulting rooms, restaurants, places of amusement, places of instruction, places of refreshment, bakeries, dry cleaners, builders yard and dispensing chemist. FAR 0.17 Coverage 17% Locality: The property is located on the Corner First Avenue and Thabo Mbeki Street. Reference: F2925 (29/8 & 5/9)
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Photo of the week You are not prepared
It’s a funny thing, death. We think that we can prepare for it. We try to. We remind ourselves that time is short, shorter for some of us than for others. We try to prepare ourselves with words like ‘terminal’ and ‘cancer’ but it never really works. Because in the end, when you get that phone call or that email and you hear that someone you have loved is dead, it hits you like a ton of bricks every time. You’re never really prepared for the transition between there and notthere. It’s even stranger how, in the days after someone’s death, we have a tendency to want to talk to them more than before. Suddenly there are a million things that you realize that you wanted to say to them, but there’s no-one to say them to anymore. Some people think that’s where religion comes from. It allows us to believe that there is still someone to talk to. In these modern times, of course, there’s always the Facebook wall, which allows us to pretend for a little while that the person we have lost is still around in some form. Just watch the messages crawl up the wall of a recently deceased person. Tens, sometimes hundreds of people, sharing their loss, their stories. It’s heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time. Heartbreaking because why couldn’t we have done that while they were still alive? Would it have been so hard to send them a message saying how much you care? Because no matter that it makes you feel better now, it could have made them feel better while they were still around. And the thing is that death is not a polite houseguest. He doesn’t always announce his coming with a diagnosis or a doctor. Sometimes you wake up one morning and there’s a message in your inbox that contains the words “car accident.” And once he’s there, he’s there for good. They used to say “never go to bed angry.” Sometimes the mood strikes, and you mentally add “because you can’t be sure that you’ll wake up again.” You can never know when someone you love (or yourself) is going to die. None of us are told how much time we have left. Don’t put yourself in the position of pouring your unsaid words out to a gravestone, or a ghost, or a Facebook wall. Say the things that you would like to say. Say them now, and make sure that they are understood. You can’t ever be prepared for death. You can make it a little bit easier though, no matter which side of the equation you’re on.
A participant at the weekend’s cancer walk sported the national flag colours with this brightly coloured wig. Photo: Justin Steyn
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Letter to the editor Hope succumbed to persona Klaas Mabunda When what seems incorrect is corrected by absolute disregard to correctness, consistency then becomes something shameful and unfortunate to any realization. Young people have in recent days and months turned to instruments that builds instability, leaving the reality of their natural expectations slowing to a speed below the pace ever engaged by a chameleon, although within their areas of dominance, they are unpredictable to beyond all displays of a chameleon’s capability, even on efforts and initiatives meant to improve and sprinkles niceness in their challenged lives. The “youth pride” lands deterioration, lacking so much loyalty and reliability from within our own shores. These gaining much momentum crediting over ambitiousness. Lately, event processes aimed at bringing young people together, to articulate and develop visionary programs which should coin the youth unity, are disrupted or even worse sabotaged with pride by the same key players, young people themselves. Should it be that perhaps the mentoring pillars are insufficient of mixture, or that the hands that steers the pot are prostate, or rather the schools of thoughts are as thoughtless to the truth that only young people are better positioned to direct the future and level the present. Worrying to all the challenges, is the reality that the misunderstandings are proportioned to having nothing to do with young people themselves, but speaks on an old somebody who has ambitions on something, throwing young people in ends of paralysis. A country with firm economic, social and political relations, is that which young people are not leaders of the entire society, but where young people are brains which the elderly speaks from, having young people assuming stances immune to indoctrination. Gender struggles are seen as acts of weaknesses, because the quantity agitating them are as low as water versus cream concentration, if consciousness is raised by young people amongst ourselves, only we can sharply face the dangers of pride. Young people are challenged with a clarion call to rise, rise to have hopes and wish for good things tattooed with their names, deeper than the marking left by engravers. The unity of courage is the strength of humbleness. “The past cannot be changed, forgotten, edited, or erased. It can only be accepted.” The responsibility of every living under 35 years of age soul, is to acknowledge that only the future is in our control, it is thus our conduct and approach towards the nobility of our lives that will ascertain if we are in control or not. We have different assortment of challenges facing us as a country today, all that is imperative is to have youth identity, as we cannot intervene in international crisis whilst our house is dusty, when young people are at war with their age, envying the responsibilities of generations far above ours.
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Bela-Bela Local Municipality invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill vacant positions within its establishment. Technical Services Department Electrician x 2 (Post Level 6) Duration: Permanent Salary: R175 554.62 – R 203 402.85 per annum Requirements: N5 Electrical Engineering Certificate, Qualified Electrician with trade test (red seal) or equivalent.ORHVS Certificate and wireman licence will be an added advantage. Must have 3 years relevant experience. Must have valid driver’s licence. Duties: Construction of high and low tension overhead lines. Maintenance of substations, streetlights and overhead lines and equipment’s on electrical system; Install and configure traffic light.Splicing and terminating high/low tension cables; Phasing 11KV/22KV audit 11kv/22v switches. Ensure uninterrupted electric flow. Monitors and control subordinates. Compile monthly and quarterly reports. Must be prepared to work overtime and standby duties. Notice Number: 63/14 Assistant Electrician x 2 (Post Level 13) Duration: Permanent Salary: R84 969.93 – R 87 142.72 per annum Requirements: N2 Electrical Engineering Certificate. Must have 2 years relevant experience. Duties: Assist with connecting of electrical services. Assist with testing of electrical installation. Assist with maintenance of substations, streetlights and overhead lines and equipment’s on electrical system; Wiring distribution panel under the supervision of electrician.Install electrical equipment’s and apparatus on zero potential. Must be prepared to work overtime and standby duties. Notice Number: 64/14 Cable Jointer Assistant (Post Level 13) Duration: Permanent Salary: R84 969.93 – R 87 142.72 per annum Requirements: N2 Electrical Engineering Certificate, Qualified Electrician. Must have 2 years relevant experience. Duties: Assist with cable works, Terminates high tension and low tension cables; Repairs loose connections; Assist with the installation of mini-substation and switchgears. Install electrical equipment’s and apparatus on zero potential. Wiring of distribution panel under supervision of Cable Jointer. Must be prepared to work overtime and standby duties. Notice Number: 65/14 Streetlight Assistant (Post Level 17) Duration: Permanent Salary: R76 266.90 per annum Requirements: Abet Level 4, Code EC driver’s license; Must have 2 years relevant experience. Duties: Assist on construction and maintenance of the streetlight system and inspect streetlight. Repair streetlight cables and wiring. Repair faulty streetlight, globes and fittings. Assist Electrical line Works. Planting of new streetlight structures. Must be prepared to work overtime and standby duties. Notice Number: 66/14 PMU Technician Duration: Three years fixed term contract Salary: Total cost to company R 394 166.40 Requirements: B-Degree/B- Tech Civil Engineering; Minimum of Three(3) years’ experience in consulting engineers or in municipal environment; Project management experience in municipal infrastructure. Competency in engineering software’s and Microsoft; Valid driver’s License. Must have own Vehicle. Duties: Coordinate construction of projects as well as project implementation agents(technical and administrative);Evaluate technical and design reports; Evaluate progress of projects by conducting attending site inspections and meetings; Compilation of monthly reports for council and for submission to Coghsta;Provide technical support and evaluate proposed project in alignment with the municipality’s IDP;Manage labour intensive projects in line with EPWP;Implement construction regulations as well as occupational health and safety measures on the construction site. Notice Number: 67/14 Process Controller (Post Level 7) Duration: Permanent Salary: R148 093.40-R 167 986.56 per annum Requirements: National Diploma / Degree or equivalent qualification in Water Care. Finance Management. Major courses in Computer Science will be an advantage Code EB Driver’s License. At least 3 years credible experience in water, wastewater & laboratory analysis. Duties: Operate and control wastewater treatment process; Monitor the de-sludging and biological filtering process. Take meter readings on bulk water in the network. Take samples of raw waterand analyse it for compliance with the set standards; Measure actuals dosage rates and adjust if necessary; Check and analyse results from external services providers and implement recommedations;Check the levels of stock and report shortages to the supervisor in time. Notice Number: 68/14 Water Quality Officer (Post Level 7) Duration: Permanent Salary: R148 093.40-R 167 986.56 per annum Requirements: National Diploma / Degree or equivalent qualification in Water Care/Chemical Engineer or B.Sc. Chemistry/Biochemistry or related qualification. Code EB Driver’s License. At least 3 years credible experience in a municipal environment in potable water treatment and wastewater treatment works;Must have knowledge of BDS/GDS drop system Duties: Perform and /supervise operations and maintenance of water treatment works through the implementation of procedures, applications, systems and controls to facilitate municipal boundaries with regards to efficient and cost effective service delivery. Inspect and analyse reports with respect to plant performance and implement corrective measures and change to operating parameters to address deviation. Conduct test analysis of water quality. Notice Number: 69/14
ELECTRO MACHANIC FITTING / TURNER (Post Level 06) Duration: Permanent Salary: R 175 554.62per annum Requirements: Diploma in Millwright, Registered Millwright (Trade Tested).Code EB driver’s license. Be prepared to work under pressure and beyond scheduled timeframes including weekends and public holidays. 3 years relevant trade experience in millwright working with pumps and electrical equipment’s. Duties: Replacing defective parts of pumping machinery; Adjusting clearances and alignment of moving parts; Aligning pumps and equipment’s using hoists jacks, hand tools, squire rules micrometres and blumb bobd.Connecting power units to evaluate its mechanical operation conditions. Repairing and lubricating pumps and equipment. Managing subordinates staff taking responsibility for the safety of aspects of all. Notice Number: 70/14 Planning & Economic Development Department Building Inspector (Post Level 5) Duration: Permanent Salary: R208 488.30 – R230 243.23 per annum Requirements: National Diploma / Degree or equivalent qualification in Building Science. Familiarity with National Building Standards Act. Code EB Driver’s License. At least 2 years credible experience in building environment. Duties: Perform duties & activities as assigned under Act 103 of 1977; Inspect all building activities; Apply & see to the enforcing of all relevant Acts, building regulations, health regulations & fire regulations before approval of building plans; Control approval process of building plans; Attend to general building related complaints & enquiries; Attend to the general violation of building plans and building practice.Liasing with applicants and checking submission requirements on building. Notice Number: 71/14 Tourism Officer (Post Level 5) Duration: Permanent Salary: R208 488.30 – R230 243.23 per annum Requirements: Diploma in Tourism or Information Management; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Computer literacy; Valid driver’s license. Duties: Co-ordinate all activities initiatives relating to promotion and marketing of tourism within the municipality including meetings, tourism booklets, branding initiatives, outdoor advertising etc. Develop, implement and manage the Tourism Information Management System; Provide input into the formulation of divisional operational and capital annual budgets aligned with IDP and tourism information provision requirements; Liaise with relevant information structures within BBM. Be responsible for web content and/or acquire content for websites and e: mail newsletter;. Manage and continuously update the tourism website. Compile and manage tourism database/ conduct regular tourism statistical surveys/research. Be responsible for skills transfer, management of Interns and ensuring effective product knowledge. Notice Number: 72/14 Geographic Information System (GIS) Officer (Post Level 4) Duration: Permanent Salary: R236 036.90 per annum Requirements: A National Diploma or Degree in Geography/ Town planning/ GIS or equivalent with GIS as a major subject. At least 2 years relevant experience; Code EB/08 driver’s license; Knowledge and experience geographic database design, management and maintenance. Registration with PLATO will be an added advantage. Duties: Implement and maintain a GIS database for the municipality; Updating of the system and when changes affected on the spatial dimensions of the municipality; Act as a custodian of GIS data directory structure, ensuring that it is properly used and that any addition or changes are implemented in a methodological way; Manage data capture projects and provide quality control over the acquisition of spatial data use in GIS; Provide GIS information for resource management, environmental impact assessment and planning; Create and update detailed maps for the purpose of assisting in master planning and development process; Collect and analyse data for research purpose from aerial photographs, satellite images, ground surveys and reports. Notice Number: 73/14 Town Planner (Post Level 4) Duration: Permanent Salary: R236 036.90 per annum Requirements: A National Diploma or Degree in Town & Regional planning or equivalent. At least 2 years relevant experience; Valid driver’s license; Knowledge and experience geographic database Duties: Coordinate, compile, implement and review the Spatial Development Framework and Land Use Scheme. Administer /process land development applications in terms of various legislation including township establishment, rezoning, subdivision ect.Support formulation of Spatial and Land Use planning policies and related studies. Provide professional planning input to all development, planning and related application. Assist with the processing of alienation of municipal land facilitate the process of ensuring security of tenure. Manage and monitor implementation of municipal spatial and land use projects. Notice Number: 74/14 Corporate Services Department Manager Legal Services Duration: Five years performance based contract Salary: Negotiable Requirements: Bachelor‘ degree in Law/LLB or equivalent. Admitted as an Advocate or Attorney. Three years post articles experience. Experience in Municipal environment will be an added advantage. Code C1 Driver’s License. Computer literacy Duties: Compile council resolutions and submit to relevant divisions and departments. Provide legal advice and assistance in general as well as with bylaws. Coordinate the compilation and promulgation of new by-laws and review of existing ones. Coordinate litigation processes for civil cases with the Municipality, councilors and officials to protect interest of the Municipality. Prepare legal opinions and where relevant liaise with external lawyers to ensure all legal matters are dealt with and resolved in the best interest of the Municipality. Develop and manage contract register; Interpret legal information. Originate and review legally binding contracts, agreements and policies/work instructions and ensure that they are in compliance with all statutory, legal requirementsCollect and analyse data for research purpose from aerial photographs, satellite images, ground surveys and reports. Notice Number: 75/14
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BELA BELA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Private Bag X1609 Bela Bela 0480
Bela-Bela Local Municipality invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill vacant positions within its establishment. Divisional Manager Council Administration Duration: Permanent Salary: R 373 545.40 Requirements: Bachelor‘ degree/Diploma in Public Administration/Political Science. Computer Literacy; Code C1 Driver’s License. Computer literacy Duties: Manage logistical and procedural requirements associated with Council meetings. Allocate secretarial resources in accordance with status and complexity of meetings. Ensuring that agendas are available in time for Council meetings; Managing budget within the division; Making sure that monthly as well as quarterly reports are compiled; Supervision of staff within the division. Notice Number: 76/14 EAP Practitioner (Post Level 4) Duration: Permanent Salary: R236 036.90 per annum Requirements: Relevant B-Degree (Social Work or Psychology);2 years relevant experience; Registration with the Health Professions Council or South African Social Services Profession Council will be an added advantage· Valid driver’s license. Duties: To implement an integrated Employee Wellness Program; Provide counselling and advisory services to employees (including their immediate family members) of companies contacted to the company for the EAP service; Confidential in-person and telephonic assessment, counselling, referral and follow-up for all types of personal problems that can interfere with job performance and overall well-being; Render work/life services referral for legal consultation, financial advisement, performance improvement and human potential optimization referrals to appropriate resources; Co-ordinate and manage professional well-being services provided by external service providers; Management consultation to assist supervisors with employees having job performance, conduct and attendance problems. Notice Number: 77/14 Salary Administration Officer (Post Level 4) Duration: Permanent Salary: R R236 036.90 per annum Requirements: Degree/Diploma in Human Resources or Public Administration.2-3 years’ salary admin related experience. A valid driver’s license. Duties: Day-to-day administration of all employee benefits offerings within the municipality; Ensure efficient administration and monthly contribution deductions and payments for retirement funds, medical aid, funeral schemes and other employee benefits services. Handle daily queries from employees. Coordination and processing of benefits related documents. Accurate processing of claims including death, disability and funeral claims. Notice Number: 78/14 Budget & Treasury Department Divisional Manager Revenue (Post Level 1) Duration: Permanent Salary: R R373 545.40 per annum Requirements: B-Degree/Diploma in Commerce/Accounting or equivalent with accounting as a major suabject.3 years related experience. A valid driver’s license. Duties: Develop and monitor systems, policies and procedures relating to revenue, credit control and debt collection to ensure effective operations and practices.Analyse activities and information in terms of service delivery to identify trends and needs for new services; Coordinate and manage activities associated with delivery of revenue services; Guiding and developing personnel on the processing sequences and attending to specific administrative processes associated with the rates payments, certification and correspondence. Notice Number: 79/14 Specialist: Financial Statements (Post Level 1) Duration: Permanent Salary: R R373 545.40 per annum Requirements: B-Degree in Accounting or equivalent with accounting as a major suabject.3 years related experience. A valid driver’s license. Duties: The collection and processing of information from monthly financial statements in order to assist in the reporting of financial position of the municipality. The compilation of annual financial statements and making of financial information available in compliance with applicable legistalation.Rendering of internal support service by providing financial information. Notice Number: 80/14 Accountant Rates (Post Level 4) Duration: Permanent Salary: R 236 036.90 per annum Requirements: B-Degree/Diploma in Commerce/Accounting or equivalent with accounting as a major subject.2 years related experience. A valid driver’s license. Duties: Reporting to Chief Accountant: Rates & Credit Control regarding bad debt by means of rates debtors reports, Run annual as well as interim levies by means of budget and also ensure that tariffs are adjusted in the beginning of the financial year, Handling of amendments of levies regarding rates and taxes by means of journal entries, Ensuring correct issuing clearances certificates, Processing of all new valuation rolls and substituting of existing rolls. Rolls are received from valuers and checked and oversee that new information is entered on computer system, Ensure that change of ownership is done on the system as per the deeds information, Ensure that repayment of credits to customers are done, Ensure adherence to processes and requirements as outlined in the MPRA, Ensure the implementation of the Rates Policy and MPRA. Notice Number: 81/14
Accountant Credit Control (Post Level 4) Duration: Permanent Salary: R 236 036.90 per annum Requirements: B-Degree/Diploma in Commerce/Accounting or equivalent with accounting as a major subject.2 years related experience. A valid driver’s license. Duties:Reporting to Chief Accountant: Rates & Credit Control regarding bad debt by means of credit control debtors reports, Implementing the Council’s credit control policy, handling of enquiries regarding debt collecting , Keeping sound relations and handling enquiries and correspondence with Government departments according to Council’s debt collecting policy by means of telephone, written reports, Implementing the Indigent policy of the Council and see that surveys are done regularly , Liaise with Councillors and community for possible indigent cases by means of telephone, written and e-mail, Prepare lists for handing over to debt collectors according to Council’s Credit Control policy, Monitoring of payments debtors and defaulting debtors Notice Number: 82/14 Internal Auditor (Post Level 4) Duration: Permanent Salary: R 236 036.90 per annum Requirements: Diploma/B-Degree in Commerce/Accounting or Auditing.2 years related experience. A valid driver’s license. Duties: Conduct internal audit project in accordance with approved internal audit plan and IIA standards; Assist in managing the assigned key performance areas of the Internal Audit plan and performance; Management functionality through the implementation of strategic policies and procedures in line with internal audit plan; Quality assurance internal audit services to the unit through continuous assessment and evaluation of risk management. Coordinating and providing an oversight role of relevant control and monitoring functions. Notice Number: 83/14 Social & Community Services Traffic Officer Grade 1 (Post Level 7) Duration: Permanent Salary: R 148 093.40 per annum Requirements: Grade 12 plus Diploma for Traffic Officers; A certificate of Examiner of Motor Vehicles/Drivers Licenses.3 year’s relevant experience. A valid driver’s license. Duties: Manage the flow of traffic during peak periods, special and at accidents scenes; Setting up and managing speed traps; Assist in escort services as well as disaster management; Write and submit reports of duties performed. Assist in the testing of motor vehicles. Notice Number: 87/14 Office of the Municipal Manager Chief Customer Care Officer (Post Level 3) Duration: Permanent Salary: R 248 058.89 per annum Requirements: National Diploma/Degree in Public administration or equivalent.3 year’s proven experience in customer care; Communication skills; Customer service focus and problem analyzing skills. Duties: Develop and implement customer service policies and procedures; Define and communicate customer services standards; Manage all customer issues and resolve all complaints effectively; Manage all customer inquiries through phone calls and emails and ensure appropriate assistance in compliance with municipal policies and procedures. Manage daily office administration regarding client services. Review customer complaints. Notice Number: 89/14
Candidates should forward the application letters indicating the position they are applying for together with comprehensive CV, certified copies of qualifications and Certified ID to the Acting Municipal Manager, Bela-Bela Local Municipality, Private Bag x 1609,Bela-Bela, 0480 or hand deliver them at 58 Chris Hani Drive, Bela-Bela at the records/registry office. For further information please contact Ms. N Ramolobeng at 014 736 8000/8070. Faxed or emailed applications will not be considered. Further note that all shortlisted applicants will be subjected to security vetting and information verification.Bela-Bela Local Municipality is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and employment equity, especially in terms of race, gender and disability. Applicants from these designated groups are encouraged to apply. BBM reserve a right not to make appointment. If you do not hear from us a month after the closing date, kindly accepts that your application has been unsuccessful. CLOSING DATE: 12 SEPTEMBER 2014 MM MALULEKA ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER
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SAB adds another stream Health & fitness program at in the new season Bela Bela Community Hall ‘This resolution will help teams who were struggling with logistics.’
The Stream A team, Happy Hearts. Photo: TK Mashaba TK Mashaba The SAB competition has added a new stream to join the A, B, and C streams. The creation of Stream D was decided on during a meeting on Friday, 22 August. The new stream was created by separating some of the teams from Stream C, which was made up out of teams from Thabazimbi and Lephalale. According to Refiloe Khoza, the SAB League Manager, they had to separate the clubs so that Lephalale and Thabazimbi could have their own streams, as teams were travelling more than 700 kilometers to play away games. “This resolution will help teams who
were struggling with logistics,” said Khoza. She added that they would be checking on all the teams’ readiness before the new season kicks off in September. Stream D is to be made up of 12, while Stream C and A have between 14 and 16, which means that the teams from the relegation zone of the last season are safe. In Stream B, there has to be 16 teams, with three new teams to be promoted to join the stream. Bela Bela’s Happy Hearts team, which were in the relegation zone, are now safe and looking forward to starting afresh in the new season.
The group of ladies who are part of the fitness at the Shamba and Bela Bela Health and Fitness. Photo: TK Mashaba TK Mashaba With spring around the corner local ladies from Bela Bela have started to shape up their bodies through health and fitness training sessions held at Bela Bela Community Hall Mondays to Thursdays. The fitness club, known as Shamba and Bela Bela Health Fitness, kicked off in May this year with only a few members, and now has more than 30 members who attend daily.
According to Merriam Sathekge, a member and trainer, the club is a great way to bring fitness to the people. “The ladies are the most active,” she said, “and we are happy to say that the club is open to all genders and ages.” Sathekge said that anyone is welcome to attend. They will need to fill in a form, and there is a donation of R30 and a R10 trainers fee to be paid.
Bela Bela steps up for breast cancer
Morakane Manamela with her daughter enjoyed the Women’s walk for Cancer: Photo: TK Mashaba
Paulina Bodiba and her son also joined the Women’s walk for Cancer: Photo: TK Mashaba
Bela Bela residents took the streets in the early morning to raise awareness for breast cancer. Photo: Justin Steyn
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from children as young as nine to senior citizens, and those who completed the walk received pink medals and a goodie bag. Pick ‘n Pay’s Marketing Director, Candice Conelissen, said that the company believes in becoming actively involved with an giving back to the community that support them. Cornelissen added that Pick ‘n Pay works hand in hand with PinkDrive, an organization which raises awareness about breast cancer.
“The work undertaken by PinkDrive speaks to the heart of what Pick ‘n Pay stands for. All funds raised by these events go directly to the breastcancer awareness organization PinkDrive, which provides free breast cancer screening and education around the country. PinkDrive has a presence at every walk, where they offer breast examinations free of charge. When asked about an incident where a man had suffered an epileptic fit at
Residents of Bela Bela put on their walking shoes for breast cancer awareness on Saturday, 23 August when they took part in the Pick ‘n Pay Women’s Walk. The walk, held at Hoërskool Warmbad, had participants taking a 5k walk around the town’s residential areas and back. A total of 440 entries were received for the event and participants ranged
the event, Cornelissen said that the man recovered fully, and that the owner of Bela Bela’s Pick ‘n Pay ensured that his medal and goodie bag was delivered to him. The manager of Bela Bela’s Pick ‘n Pay, Thinus van der Heever, said that the man was monitored and taken to hospital by paramedic. Cornelissen said that the event was considered a success, and said that another such event has been planned for August 2015.