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Police rescue hunting dogs One of the hunting dogs that were rescued by Bela-Bela police. Photo supplied
Justin Steyn Bela-Bela Police arrested eight men allegedly involved in illegal poaching activities on Wednesday 24 July. The men were caught trespassing on Swala Lodge, a privately owned hunting lodge situated in the Springbok Flats. It was reported that the poachers had nine dogs that were used for hunting with them at the time of the arrest. The poachers remained in custody and the dogs were looked after at the police station’s vehicle bay. Bela-Bela police told The Beat that the dogs were physically abused and underfed. “This is a very sad thing to see, the dogs are badly beaten, frail and underfed we have asked Spar to provide
some food so that the dogs could have something to eat” they said. Spar donated a bag of dog food to the station. The police contacted the SPCA in Pretoria, who came to pick up the dogs the following night. Because of the physical state of the animals the police requested that the SPCA have them put down as well as open cases relating cruelty towards animals against the eight men involved. The poachers made their first court appearance at the Bela-Bela Magistrates on Friday 26 July. The case was postponed to Thursday 1 August. At the time of going to press the outcome of the court appearance was unknown.
Child trapped in car for over two hours The car that a child was locked inside for more than two hours at Pick n Pay Centre parking lot. Photo: TK Mashaba
TK Mashaba On Thusday, 25 July, a child was locked in a car at Pick n Pay Centre while the mother went shopping. Upon her return, the woman found that she had locked the keys inside the car. Despite the assistance of bystanders, after almost two and a half hours a locksmith had to be called in. It took the locksmith twenty minutes to open a window to extract the child, who had by that time been in the car for almost three hours.
Fortunately, due to the relatively low temperatures currently holding sway, the child suffered no physical harm. However Colonel Abel Phetla of the Bela-Bela Police Station informed The BEAT that the police had had cases in the past of children who had died after being left unattended in a car for several hours. Bela –Bela police have urged residents not to leave children unattended in cars, as doing so may result in criminal charges. Colonel Phetla told The BEAT that anyone found leaving their children unattended in a vehicle is likely to face charges.
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Bela-Bela alleged criminals remanded to police custody Members of COPFADA posed for a photo after the court proceedings on Monday, 29 July. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Lizzy Bapela Two alleged criminals in Bela-Bela were remanded in custody when they appeared before the local magistrate’s court recently. Julius Raphiri — not Aphiri, as The BEAT was notified previously — was expected back in court this week after he was denied bail on Monday, 29 July. Raphiri appeared several times in court for testimony and formal bail application. He is facing charges of possession of an unlicensed firearm, possession of ammunition and kidnapping, which includes pointing with the firearm and assault with intend to do grievous bodily harm. Meanwhile, another alleged drug lord Fani Steven “Fanafana” Hlongwane was also denied bail when he appeared in court on Friday 26 July. Hlongwane was arrested on Wednesday 17 July for possession and dealing in drugs. Lieutenant-Colonel Abel Phetla of the BelaBela Police Detectives told The BEAT that the suspect was found with 570 packets of drugs, estimated at a street value of R21 000.
Colonel Phetla said that the value of the drugs differ according to dealers, as they sell with different prices, with some pricing their wares at R30 and some at R35. The suspect is expected back in court on Tuesday 6 August. The arrest and subsequent court appearances of these alleged criminals, including Mahlatse Raphiri, who was also arrested for possession and dealing in drugs, had the community of Bela-Bela talking. Members of the Concerned Parents Fighting against Drug Abuse (COPFADA) do not feel powerless and are still in a fighting mood, as they attend all their court cases. The members gather at the magistrate’s court in the morning, with some protesting outside the premises and some attending the court proceedings. The members sent out words of gratitude to The BEAT for making their efforts seen and recognised publicly. They also thanked the Warmbaths (Bela-Bela) Taxi Association for always transporting them free of charge to the suspects’ court cases, enabling them to listen to proceedings and voice their concerns.
IEC holds a workshop for young people Lizzy Bapela The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) in Bela-Bela recently hosted a Voter Education Workshop to educate young people on the importance of voting in order to have a voice in the running of the country. The workshop took place at the Bela-Bela Parliamentary Constituency Office (PCO) on 19 July. In his presentation, Ramatapa Motau indicated that foreign nationals also have the right to apply for South African citizenship and vote in the country. He added that it is possible for a person to have a dual citizenship. Motau said the IEC encourages citizens to make their mark in order to avoid being ruled by people they do not want or regard as fit to rule. He added that the next registration period is November 9 and 10, as well as February 8 and 9 2014. Citizens can apply
for an ID and register to vote at the age of 16, but they can only vote when they are 18. People can SMS their ID numbers to 32810 to check if they are registered and 32245 to find out who their ward councillor is. Mafa Netshivhambe of the IEC encouraged leaders of community based organisations to spread messages from the workshop and if they believe the information distributed was not enough, they can group themselves and visit their offices in the municipal building. She said that people must be able to get information so they can make informed decisions. “People need to attend meetings in order to acquire information about activities in their communities and be enlightened on who to vote for and why. The youth also have to participate in the democracy of their country and attend meetings to voice concerns,” she said. Motau concluded by encouraging the youth to constantly engage the government, requesting relevant services that will benefit their communities in the long run such as Further Education and Training (FET) colleges.
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Disabled children receiving care at Dira-O-Direlwe Drop-in Centre received a donation of wheelchairs, as part of Mandela Day activities on Tuesday, 23 July Photo: Lizzy Bapela
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Rhino poaching tackled despite idle planes
A total of 540 Rhino have been poached in 2013. Photo: supplied Justin Steyn It has been over a year since it was reported that two planes belonging to the provincial Department of Environmental Affairs had been grounded at the Pietersburg Civil Airports, and the no action has allegedly been taken to fix this. These planes had been in the hanger for over a year prior to the report. “These planes are UMA planes, one turbo and the other is a normal plane. The information we have is that these planes were purchased for aerial patrol of anti-poaching activities, fence patrol, and veld fire control and to curb other illegal activities” said DA spokesperson Desiree van Der Walt. She said that to have these planes impounded like they are and not being used is a complete waste of taxpayers’ money. She added that with the swiftly escalating pace of rhino poaching in the province, it is clear that the Department is neglecting its duties. “If these planes are broken, then they should have been fixed and put to good use. Clearly some official is derelict in their duties. Our efforts to bring this to the attention of the provincial Department of Environmental Affairs have not been successful” she said. The DA said that they are left with no option but to write to the Minister of Public Administration, Lindiwe Sisulu, to seek her intervention to ensure that the officials at the Department of Environmental Affairs attend to the issue.
Spokesperson for the Department, Joshua Kwapa, said the Department can confirm that the two departmental planes have been put down this financial year. This was apparently due to an internal investigation relating to their use. ”We are currently unable to provide further details on the matter as the investigations are currently underway. Upon conclusion of the internal investigation we shall issue a statement in this regard” he said On the same day the Department released the Rhino Issue Management (RIM) Report which came from the national consultation process to facilitate a common understanding of the key issues related to the protection and conservation of South Africa’s rhino population. The Rhino Issue Management Process, headed by former SANParks CEO Mavuso Msimang, took place during 2012. At that time Msimang and his team hosted 16 workshops, 400 roundtables and numerous one-on-one discussions to facilitate a common understanding of the challenges and opportunities relating to rhino conservation in the face of rhino poaching. The workshops and other developments were put in place to allow all stakeholders to collectively seek a solution to the internationally driven onslaught on the South African rhinoceros population. The release of the RIM report comes as the number of rhino poached in South Africa in 2013 has risen to 514. The Kruger National Park has the highest number with 321 rhino poached this year, while 54 have been killed in Limpopo, 53 in North West and 43 in KwaZulu-Natal. A total of 143 alleged poachers have been arrested this year. The final report submitted to the Minister and Department of Environmental Affairs in January 2013 has greatly assisted the Department in reviewing and updating its rhino response strategy outlined in the National Strategy for the Safety and Security of the Rhinoceros Population of South Africa (NSSSRPSA). The RIM report incorporates current thinking on sustainable rhino conservation by acknowledged rhino specialists, ecologists and a range of other experts. It encapsulates viewpoints from Non-Government Organisations (NGO’s) both specialized and community based, civil society, and from traders, professional hunters, resource
economists and ordinary citizens with a deep concern for the ethical and humane treatment of animals. Kwapa explained that the consultation process resulted in clear agreement that the country’s rhinos should be conserved for the good of all humanity, and that every effort should be made to protect the threatened species from the sustained poaching onslaught by international syndicates earning huge profits from the sale of rhino horn. “While there were divergent views on the safety and security and trade in rhino horn, the recommendations take cognizance of the fact that not all positions could be satisfied. It is important to note that integral to the RIM team’s findings is that there is no single solution to the rhino poaching scourge. From this, it is quite clear that our efforts will pragmatically require the employment of a range of strategies along several fronts” he said. The final recommendations were submitted to Cabinet in February 2013. Feasible recommendations were adopted. The recommendations were also submitted to the provincial MECs responsible for environmental affairs. However, the RIM report does state that there is support to include commercial international trade in rhino horn as an integral part of South Africa’s comprehensive response strategy to address the continued illegal killing of rhinos. This recommendation has formed part of the decision by the Cabinet that South Africa prepares and submits a rhino trade proposal for consideration at the 17th Conference of Parties of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Fauna and Flora (CITES) in 2016. The decision to table the proposal to CITES COP17 is but one of the many interventions being undertaken by the government to address the ongoing scourge of rhino poaching. “All efforts to deal with the poaching crisis are not only aimed at protecting the threatened species from extinction, but also at securing the country’s national security threatened by incursions by armed poachers as well as part of our natural heritage and the future of the country’s tourism industry” said Kwapa.
Department of Labour lends a hand to retrenched workers Lizzy Bapela Officials of the Department of Labour in Limpopo are being trained to assist with Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) claims throughout the province, as many seasonal workers are expected to be retrenched this winter, according to a statement released on Monday, 29 July. The department’s Limpopo Provincial spokesperson Johannes Mokou said that seasonal workers should be calm this year as the department is ready to help not only those who will be retrenched, but also ease the burden on the shoulders of employers during this trying time. Deputy Director for Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) in the department Ronet Landman said part of the assistance that the department will offer during these retrenchments will include helping workers with documentation to ensure a speedy application for UIF at the employers’ premises. She said the aim is to help avoid queuing, which often leads to frustration. “We have to prepare the ground and ready ourselves as early as possible because this year’s retrenchments will be tough. This is borne by the fact
that Call Centre Operators said they have almost literally had no sleep with a large influx of calls from employers announcing their intentions to retrench, others even after working hours,” Landman said. She further said that this will also present the department with an opportunity to educate employers about their obligations in terms of Unemployment Insurance Act. This includes registering their employees, and helping them to honour their monthly contributions to the fund. Head of the department in the province, Albert Tshidavhu said employers have a
choice to opt for manual or electronic means when making declarations and registrations of employees. He added that employers are encouraged to make use of virtual offices and declare electronically with less administration and less costs because the department is striving for a paperless industry and efficient service delivery. Landman said that the best thing about declaring electronically is that accredited employers will afford their employees an opportunity to apply for UIF online wherever they are, without even contacting the department.
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Women’s Month Special Homemade sugar scrub Since August is Women’s Month here in South Africa, The BEAT has decided that it’s time for the ladies out there to get a little pampering. To that end, we have searched out several beauty tips and recipes that our readers can try out at home. The first one is a sugar scrub. This scrub is literally made of sugar, and will leave your skin soft and smooth and free of dead skin cells. The recipe is extremely simple — one part oil (any kind of oil, although medicinal olive oil is both fairly inexpensive and easily obtained) to two parts sugar (any kind of sugar as well). So if you were to use one cup of sugar, you would need half a cup of oil. We recommend using two cups of sugar and one cup of oil, just to make sure that you have enough scrub. Mix the oil and the sugar thoroughly and add a few drops of whatever scent you prefer (vanilla essence like the kind used in baking will work fine if you like the smell of vanilla, or you can buy essential or scented oils from the pharmacy. Remember that if you are using essential oils it will be very concentrated so you will only need a few drops!) Mix the scent with your sugar/oil mixture until you get a grainy paste. It will smell delicious, but it’s probably best not to eat it. Set the sugar mixture aside in the bathroom somewhere. Next up, take a nice long bath. Soak out all the tension, shave whatever needs shaving and just relax for a bit. If you don’t have a bath, a shower will also work. Just make sure it’s relaxing! It’s not proper pampering if you don’t relax a bit, Once you feel like you’ve relaxed enough, sit on the edge of the bath, take the sugar and oil and rub it on your skin. Massage it firmly everywhere that wouldn’t be covered by your underwear. Your hands will start to feel strange and sensitive. That’s perfectly normal; the scrub is stimulating blood flow to your hands and loosening dead skin cells at the same time. Once you feel you’ve massaged enough, take an old razor just like the one you use on your legs – although preferably not one you intend to use again, and it’s best if it’s not very sharp anymore – and use it to scrape off the sugar mixture. This part is a bit gross, but it’s absolutely worth it. All that gunk coming off under the razor? That’s dead skin cells that have been clinging to you. Getting rid of it will allow your skin to breathe freely again, not to mention that it’s been covering up your natural glow. Once you’ve one that, rinse off the rest of the sugar. Then take a towel – an old towel would be best, because the oil still on your skin will come off on it — and dry off. And voila! Your skin should be as soft as a baby’s with a revitalized glow.
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Bela-Bela builds Madiba Park
Councillor Jeremiah Ngobeni and former Bela-Bela mayor Zachariah Moeletsi helped build Madiba Park. Photo: Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela As people from across the globe celebrated their Mandela Day in different ways, officials, management and stakeholders of the BelaBela Local Municipality also spent their 67 minutes doing charity work for their local community. The team got their hands dirty and built a park in Leseding section, naming it after the iconic hero Nelson Mandela. The event began with the Ministers’ Fraternal leading interfaith prayers for Madiba and conducting a moment of silence, wishing him a speedy recovery. As speakers ascended the stage, speaking about the day and what it means to them, many stated that the park acts as an honour to Mandela for the efforts he made in building a better South Africa for all and ensuring liberation for the country and its citizens.
Ward councillor Jeremiah Ngobeni and local mayor Freddy Hlungwani expressed gratitude when they saw young people within the municipality also getting their hands dirty and working for the community in honour of Tata Mandela. Former mayors Zachariah Moeletsi and Henrietta “Die-Bang” Ledwaba were afforded an opportunity to shed light on their history in politics, sharing with people how they know Madiba and those who were involved with him in politics back in the years. After launching the park officially, the leaders and attendees departed to the local community hall, where they honoured the elderly of Bela-Bela, who were celebrating the day with Mandela. The four ladies Anna Sithole, who turned 95, Lydia Marima (99) and Albertina Masenya and Ruth Lesabane who both turned 103-years-old received birthday cakes with Mandela’s face. The four joined in their friends, singing and dancing for Mandela’s birthday. Performing young people rendered different items such as song, dance and comedy among others to entertain the audience on the day. The Iyethu Environmental and Conservational Foundation gave a background information on their organization and what it stands for, urging young people to also take part in caring for the environment and conserving it. The NPO helped the municipality in mobilising the elderly people to be part of this celebration, while the local taxi association, WATA contributed by transporting the aged to and from the event, free of charge. The guests of honour, cake recipients also received prayers and well wishes from the house at large.
Department of Agriculture warns against Foot-and-Mouth Disease Justin Steyn Foot-and-Mouth Disease has been detected in cattle in Limpopo, according to a statement by the National Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on Tuesday 23 July. “The outbreak was confirmed by laboratory tests on 18 July” said the department’s spokesperson Antoinette Fourie in a statement. “The outbreak occurred just north of Phalaborwa in a communal grazing area, and is located within South Africa’s Foot-and-Mouth Disease Protection Zone, in the area where vaccination for FMD is practised,” she said. Foot-and-Mouth Disease is an infectious and sometimes fatal viral disease which affects cloven-hoofed animals. The virus causes fever and blisters, and can be spread through aerosols, contact
with contaminated farming equipment, vehicles, clothing or food, and through domestic and wild predators. “We are applying control measures such as quarantine of the affected cattle, and movement control of cloven-hooved animals in the surrounding areas.” said Fourie. She added that the outbreak would not affect exports. The province’s veterinary service is investigating, and the department is busy with tests to determine how far south the disease has spread among animals. The results of tests in various districts were to have been announced over the weekend. Chris Sonnekus from the Towoomba Agricultural Research centre said that Bela-Bela livestock are not currently under threat from the disease, but urges local farmers to vaccinate and inspect their cattle regularly nonetheless.
Pastors from different churches gathered together with officials and management of the Bela-Bela Hospital and prayed for Mandela, joining billions of people from around the world in celebrating his birthday and wishing for him to get well soon. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
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Mogalakwena Mayor hosts Africa Day celebrations
The mayor of Mogalakwena Councillor Tlhalefi Mashamaite addressed the audience during Africa Day Celebrations in Bakenberg. Photo supplied Lizzy Bapela Mogalakwena Mayor Councillor Tlhalefi Mashamaite commemorated Africa Day Celebrations by hosting an event in his municipality, almost two months after the actual day which was celebrated in May. The local community joined in the celebrations held at the Bakenberg Tribal Hall in Tallaseng Village on Saturday, 20 July. Research shows that annually, South Africa joins the continent in celebrating Africa Day, a day that reflects on the proud achievements for the African continent and its infinite possibilities. The day is also used to pay tribute to the continent’s rich heritage, diverse languages, ethnicity and cultural backgrounds. Celebrations for the day in Mogalakwena included literature, music and art, with a variety of activities. Ward 11 Bakenberg community members and people from neighbouring villages flocked
to the hall to attend the event in numbers. Councillors, officials and managers from the local municipality and government departments and various community-based structures were among those attending the event. In his address, the mayor said that people must raise political awareness and consciousness around the world about the state of affairs in Africa and the selfdetermination of its people to be liberated economically through this day. He said we must all work together to build a better Africa. He further said that citizens of Mogalakwena in the Limpopo province are challenged to renew their commitment to the kind of unity and solidarity that carried forebears to victory over subjugation. “The violence and criminality we have seen by a few South Africans stands against everything we have sought to do to build a humane and caring society built on the values of Ubuntu,” said the mayor, adding that people must learn to live side by side with their fellows. He added that South Africa is a signatory to the Geneva and African Union conventions on asylum seekers and refugees. Residents were encouraged to continue respecting and tolerating different cultures and races. Also to reflect on the progress that Africa has made and the many challenges that still faces the continent while they celebrate this day in unity as Africans. “Africa Day invokes the legacy of freedom, a legacy that must be protected, cherished and passed on to future generations. We have a responsibility to defend human freedom and human life. We dare not shirk our responsibility. We are precious creations!” said the mayor, wishing everyone a happy and peaceful Africa Day.
Municipalities were busy on Mandela Day Some of the beneficiaries of the Mandela Day charity work joined Mogalakwena Mayor Tlhalefi Mashamaite for a photo session after the event. Photo supplied
Lizzy Bapela Exxaro Grootegeluk Mine has partnered with Lephalale Local Municipality to commemorate the 2013 Mandela Day by embarking on various activities at a local school, Moroe Primary, on Thursday, 18 July. The school is situated at Moroe Village in Ward 11. Lephalale Mayor Moloko Maeko and mine Manager Mervin Govender led the local community in taking part in the 67 Minutes of community work on the day. The leaders planted lawn and 20 trees at the school yard and issued blankets to senior citizens. Both the leaders officially launched a multi-million rand road project on the day. The municipality also provided transport for residents from all the wards to enable them to attend the event in their numbers. Manager for Communication and Public Participation in the municipality Nakampe Monyepao said that the objective of this activity was to educate young people so that they can take care of the environment and encourage green economy. Meanwhile, the business community of Mogalakwena, NGOs, various government departments and the community at large
joined the local Mayor Tlhalefi Mashamaite in the municipality’s annual Mandela Day Celebrations. The first event was held in Mapela Village, with the second one taking place at Sekgakgapheng Village, both on Mandela Day, Thursday, 18 July. The mayor and his council members planted fruit trees at Mapela Early Childhood Development Centre. They later proceeded to Sekgakgapeng Village where they spent their 67 minutes constructing an RDP house for a needy family. The mayor encouraged the community to donate 67 minutes of their day into doing something good in any way that they can, acknowledging that Nelson Mandela gave 67 years of his life to the struggle for social justice. Mashamaite said that people must therefore spare their 67 minutes to support charity or serve their local community. Following the official declaration of the day some years ago, it was decided that there could be nothing more fitting than to celebrate Mandela’s birthday each year with a day dedicated to his life’s work and that of charitable organizations. The day is also meant to ensure that his legacy continues forever.
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Photo of the Week A woman's legacy You educate a man; you educate a man. You educate a woman; you educate a generation. Brigham Young. Never have truer words been spoken. An educated man is just that, an educated man. He may have a good job, or make a lot of money, but his education does not necessarily pass on to his family. Matters are different for a woman. Women, even in this day and age, tend to have more to do with raising children, and an educated woman will pass that on to her children. Children grow up imitating the people they are exposed to, and if a woman is educated her children will also learn to value education. Men may build great monuments to their strength, and fight in wars to prove themselves better or wiser or stronger. Women don't need to do these things. We build the homes, we raise the children. We mould the next generation in the image we would like to see, and teach them to think the way we want to think. A woman's monument can be family, the people she leaves after she is gone, who will remember who she was and what she meant to them and, even unconsciously, shape their lives to fit the pattern she has showed them. The great American author Mark Twain was once asked what men would be without women. He replied, "Scarce, sir. Mighty scarce." And in one way that is equally true of women without men. In another way, it is a hundred percent true exactly the way it first reads. Throughout history women have been the guiding light, the civilizing influence. Women have passed down the history and taught their children where they came from. Women have been leaders. In 1956, twenty thousand women walked to the Union Buildings to deliver a petition. The recently deceased Margaret Thatcher of England single-handedly saved the British economy. Indira Ghandi ruled India with an iron fist until she was assassinated. There is nothing in the world a woman cannot do, and no task too large for a woman to do. But in the end, our last legacy will always be the people we leave behind and the way we have shaped their lives. Let us end with the words of Margaret Thatcher, the Iron Lady of British politics: If you want anything said, ask a man. If you want anything done, ask a woman.
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Be joyful in the Lord
Children of the Bela-Bela Community Créche sang Happy Birthday sings for former President Nelson Mandela on Mandela Day on Thursday, 18 July. The fact is, that to do anything in the world worth doing, we must not stand back shivering and thinking of the cold and danger, but jump in and scramble through as well as we can. -Robert Cushing
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This is the day which the Lord hath made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24. Be glad in it, the Bible says. Every day you are alive is a gift, and it is not only your right but your obligation to rejoice in it. This doesn't mean that you should be content to lounge about doing nothing, but it does mean that whatever you do, you should take joy in it. The Lord has made the world to be enjoyed, and life to be lived, and there is no excuse not to be joyful if your heart is full of the Lord and you are living His purpose for you. Be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead! - I Peter 1:6. Despite the world being full of joy, true joy will be found in Heaven, where Jesus awaits us at the right hand of God. Live each day to the full according to God's plan for you and the joy you experience on Earth will seem but a shadow of the joy granted to you in Heaven. The fruit of the spirit is love, joy and peace. - Galatians 5:22. It is a popular misconception of the times that joy is something to work toward, a goal you can achieve if only you try hard enough. I believe that this is mistaken. Joy is not a goal to be achieved, but the byproduct of a godly life. If you live your life in faith, following the path God has laid out for you, joy will take root in your heart and flower there, and overflow into your daily life. Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. - III John 2. There are many churches in the world, and always have been, that equate faith with suffering, with grief and deprivation. The Bible itself says that this is not so. God's most earnest desire for your life is that you be happy, that you experience joy and grow in faith all your life. God does not want you to be poor, nor does he want you to suffer. He wants you to live life to the full and become all that you can be. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths. - Proverbs 3:5,6. It is a simple thing to say 'trust in the Lord.' It is much harder to do, and understandably so. In today's society we are taught from the cradle to revere those who take their lives into their hands, risking everything. The rebel, the lone wolf. We are taught the glories of self-determination, the glorification of the self, "my way or the highway." This makes it hard to offer true submission to the Lord, to do as we know He wants us to do. But in the end, the fact that this trust and submission is harder than it should have been also makes it sweeter, for after a lifetime of pointless struggle and selfishness, it is the essence of relief to be able to say with honesty, "It's in God's hands now." Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord and has made the Lord his hope and confidence. - Jeremiah 17:7. Taken together, these quotes are a roadmap to a happy life. Live your life with joy, trust in the Lord and all things will come to you. But above all, be joyful, for ours is a joyful God.
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Bela-Bela Hospital have a Moral Regeneration Month event
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Pre-School looking for a permanent home Tiny Makgale, an educator in Bokamoso preschool in Masakhane and one of her helper in front of the newest shack. Photo: TK Mashaba
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Employees of the Bela-Bela Hospital embarked in a prayer session during the moral regeneration event. Photo: Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela Employees and management of the BelaBela Hospital came together and held a moral regeneration event at the hospital boardroom on Friday 26 July. Spokesperson for the hospital Buti Moagi said the goal of the event was to pray for the staff members and boost their morale. He said that as people from different backgrounds, they encounter different attitudes from different people, not counting shortages of staff and equipment at the work place. Pastors from different local churches and members of the Ministers’ Fraternal and Bongwe ba Mapostola attended the event. Pastor Joel Ndlovu of the Bela-Bela Christian Church rendered motivational speaking during the event and also joined the audience in singing of hymns, prayers and sermons on the day. He preached about hatred and bad deeds, which he said are not wanted if a person calls himself a child of God. After the sermons, Matron Sophy Maubane led a prayer by all people attending and a candle-lighting session for people to engage in introspection and meditate on their relationship with God. The Government declared the month of July Moral Regeneration Movement (MRM) Month after the movement was launched in April 2002. The movement was established as a Section 21 company, with thenDeputy President Jacob Zuma spearheading it. The current Deputy President, Kgalema Motlanthe is now the one overseeing activities of the movement. The
LEGALS MODIMOLLE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY AMENDMENT SCHEMES 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 15 OF 1986) I, NICOLA LUDIK being the autohirized agent for the registered owners of the following properties hereby give notice in terms of Section 56(1)(b)(i) of the Town Planning and Townships Ordinance, 1986, (Ordinance 15 of 1986) that I have applied to the Modimolle Local Municipality for the amendment of the Town Planning Scheme in operation known as the Modimolle Land Use Scheme, 2004 by the rezoning of the properties described below, situated within the juriction of the Modimolle Local Municipal-
ity as follows: Modimolle Amendment Scheme 291 Erf 6985 Phagameng Ext 8, in Phagameng Ext 8, Modimolle, from “Residential 1” to “Business 1”, subject to certain conditions; Modimolle Amendment Scheme 292 Erf 395 Phagameng, located in Motau Street 395, Phagameng, Modimolle, from “Residential 1” to “Residential 3”, subject to certain conditions; Modimolle Amendment Scheme 293 Erf 1/99 Nylstroom, located in Van Riebeesck Street 73, Nylstroom, Modimolle, from “Residential 1” to “Residential 2”, subject to certain conditions; Modimolle Amendment Scheme 294 Erf R/1658 Nylstroom Ext 6, located in Minerva Street, Nylstroom Ext 6, Modimolle, from “Special” to “Special” for residential accommodation, business, and light and service industries, subject to certain conditions; Modimolle Amendment Scheme 295 Erf 2070
movement’s mission was to initiate, facilitate and coordinate societal networks and programmes to regenerate and preserve the nation’s moral fibre. The movement’s values include responsibility and accountability, honesty and integrity, equity and equality, respect and tolerance, as well as environmental awareness. Activities during the month focus on reminding South Africans of the importance of positive values and the responsibility of creating moral communities, also to ensure lasting democracy, peace and prosperity in Africa. The government encouraged all South African residents to reflect on what they can do individually or collectively to make the country a better place for all throughout the month of July. As a result, residents across the country embark on charity work in their communities to honour the iconic hero and former President Nelson Mandela, with whom the movement shares the month of July. Residents are encouraged to mobilize communities to own, live and take responsibility and accountability to be Ambassadors of Ubuntu and images and voices of hope. The government also encourages people to have conversations and partnerships, as well as inspire the public to take practical action to make the world better. Meanwhile, Capitec Bank made a presentation after the event, alerting people of scams in place to defraud them of their hard-earned money. The bank also provided decorations for the event and hand massages for all who attended. Nylstroom Ext 6, located in Fourth Street 2, Nylstroom Ext 6, Modimolle, from “Industrial 1” to “Special” for residential accommodation, business, and light and service industries, subject to certain conditions; Modimolle Amendment Scheme 296 Erf 1/682 Nylstroom Ext 4, located in Booysen Street 7A, Nylstroom Ext 4, Modimolle, from “Residential 1” to “Residential 2”, subject to certain conditions; Modimolle Amendment Scheme 297 Erven 3/264 & 4/264 Nylstroom, located in Plein Street 85 and Thabo Mbeki Street 111, Nylstroom, Modimolle, from “Residential 1” and “Business 3” to “Business 1”, subject to certain conditions; All relevant documents relating to the applications will be open for inspection during normal office hours at the offices of the Modimolle Local Municipality, The Divisional Manager: Town Planning, Ground Floor, Modimolle Municipal Building, Harry Gwala Street, Modimolle for
a period of 28 days i.e. 26 July 2013 to 23 August 2013. Any person who wishes to object to the applications or submit representations in respect thereof must lodge the same in writing to Private Bag x1008, Modimolle 0510 or lodge it with the Modimolle Local Municipality at its address and room number specified above on or before 23 August 2013. Name and address of agent: NICOLA LUDIK ALTO AFRICA TOWN PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS P.O. Box 3007, Modimolle, 0510, 076 606 6372 (2/8) MODIMOLLE TOWNSHIP ESTABLISHMENT NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR THE TOWNSHIP ESTABLISHMENT OF VAALWATER EXT. 5 IN TERMS OF PROVISIONS OF SECTION 108 OF THE TOWN-PLANNING AND TOWNSHIPS ORDINANCE, 1986 (ORDINANCE 15 OF 1986). We, Pfukani Kusile, being the authorised agent of the owner of the property mentioned here-
Tiny Makgale, a resident of Masakhane, is an educator at Bokamoso PreSchool in the small township. Her small school moves frequently from one rented house to another while she tries to provide early learning for children aged 1-5 years. Makgale, who has been looking for a permanent place for her school, told The BEAT that she has the best interests of the children at heart. She has been with the pre-school for three years now in a series of locations, and she worries that the frequent shifts in locale may confuse the children, who only barely have a chance to get used to one place before the school moves to the next. Many studies have shown that consistency and routine are vital parts of early childhood development, and it is difficult to establish a routine when the school is constantly shifting. “I am trying my best to give these chil-
dren early learning and I have been looking for a permanent place but unfortunately I have not found one. I won’t give up,” she said. She added that the school’s previous location had been in an RDP house. However, the school had to relocate due to the owners’ unexpected return. She says that the first children to come to her school are now almost eight years old and always have a hug or a kiss for her when they see her. “It breaks my heart to see children on the streets or being left at home without early learning and they end up struggling in first grade,” she said. Makgale urged the municipality, or anyone who can assist the school, to contact her. “I will be grateful to see this dream going big and end up producing the heroes of tomorrow,” she said. Anyone interested in helping the school can contact Tiny Makgale on 076 031 9145 Women from different denominations joined the world in praying for Nelason Mandela’s wellbeing and celebrating his birthday by help cleaning the Bela-Bela Hospital. The women dressed in their churches’ uniform and dedicated their 67 minutes of community like the rest of the world does, annually. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
under, hereby give notice in terms of Section 108 of the Town-Planning and Townships Ordinance, 1986 (Ordinance 15 of 1986), that we have applied to the Modimolle Local Municipality with the intention of formalise & establishing a township, as set out in the annexure. The purpose of the undertaken of the formalisation process is to deliver housing for low income beneficiaries and to address the housing backlog in the Department of Co-operative Governance & Traditional affairs. Particulars of the application will lie for inspection during normal office hours at the office of the Municipal Manager, Modimolle Local Municipality, Civic Centre, O.R Tambo Square, Harry Gwala Street, Modimolle, 0510, for a period of 28 days from the 19th of July 2013. Objections to or representations in respect of the application must be lodged with or made in writing to the Municipal Manager at the above address or at the Modimolle Local Municipality, Private Bag X1008, Modimolle, 0510,
within a period of 28 days from the 05th of July 2013. Annexure: 1. Proposed Township Name: Vaalwater Ext 5 2. Property Description: Portion 2 of the farm Vaalwater 137 KR 3. Proposed Land Uses Low Density Residential: 299 Business: 1 Public open Space 4. Locality: The property is located within the existing township of Vaalwater Ext.4. Address of agent: PFUKANI-KUSILE CONSULTING PO Box 998, Letaba, 0870. Tel: 015 303 9979. Fax: 086 567 9979 E-mail: pfukani@live.co.za (8/8) SELLING OF BUSINESS Notice is hereby given under section 34 (1) of the Insolvency Act, No 24 of 1936, that KUNENE 586 CENTURION CC (Registration Number: 1996/009336/23), under the name and style of SILVER STREAMS LODGE & SILVER ROCKS CARAVAN PARK are in the process of selling its rights, title and interest in the Lodge and Caravan
Park/Holiday Resort, which operated on the premises at De Nyl Zyn, Oogpad, Modimolle, which consists of a restaurant, buildings, furniture, game, goodwill, stock and equipment, to LEGITO INVESTMENTS 81 CC (Registration Number: 2011/077167/23) as a going concern after completion of a thirty 30 day period from the last publication of this notice which business will continue thereafter for his own account and benefit. Dated at Pretoria on this the 23rd day of July 2013. L C VILJOEN INCORPORATED Corner Willem Botha & Caley Street 310 Eldoraigne x6 Centurion Pretoria Tel: 012 653 2411 Fax: 012 653 0238 Ref: L C VILJOEN/LH/K955. 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 A NURSERY SCHOOL
Notice is hereby given that, in terms of Clause 21 of the Bela Bela Land-Use Scheme 2008, I/we, the undersigned intend applying to the Bela Bela Municipality for Special Consent to establish a nursery school on Erf/Portion 614 Bela Bela zoned, situated at Bela Bela. Plans and/or particulars relating to the application may be inspected during office hours at Van Der Merwe street 24 Bela Bela or at the offices of the Manager: Planning and Development, Bela Bela Municipality, Chris Hani Drive, Bela Bela. Any person having any objections to the granting of this application must lodge such objection together with the grounds thereof in writing, with both the Manager: Planning and Development, Bela Bela Municipality and the undersigned not later than 5 September 2013. Applicant’s Details: Full name: ROOS PG / ROOS TJ Address: P O Box 122 Bela Bela, 0480 Tel: 083 599 3397 - 083 765 0878. (2&8/8)
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Hleketani students excel at reading competition
Red carpet event to celebrate women’s day
Some of the learners who will be representing Warmbaths clusters at district level. Photo Supplied
Teko Moloto, one of the event organisers. Photo supplied
TK Mashaba The Department of Education’s annual reading and writing competition at cluster level was held on 24 July at Laerskool Warmbad. Hleketani Primary School’s students did their teachers proud with four learners taking home prizes in various divisions. Dipuo Mathaba came first in Sepedi writing, while Karabo Chuma came second in Setswana. Neo Mabaso came first in the Tsonga reading division while Nkateko Mabaso came in second. Hleketani Primary School performed well last year too, sending three students all the way to district level. They were Grade 3 students Mpho Mohubedu (8), Betty Ditsele (8) and Mpho Maite (9). Hleketani’s four winners are joined by Laerskool Warmbad’s Boithoko Moeng, who came first in English writing, and Desai Talha, who took second place in reading. Mmamakwa also had only two winning students, Amogeland Manumani, who took first place in Setswana writing while Mautsane Motjatji came second in reading in the same
language. Spa Park’s Kekana Oratile who came first in English reading ,and Ramokone Moloto, who took second place in the same division. Rhenosterkloof Primary School’s Pitseng Gontse and Veronica Chudi took first and third place respectively in Setswana writing. Khabele’s Ndlovu Martinson took second in writing in Setswana while Phllip Teffu came second in reading in the same language. Jinnah Park had Matlaila Matshidiso in third place in English writing while Boitshepho Khoza came third in in English reading. Albert Luthuli Primary had only one learner taking home a prize, with young Matlaila Matshidiso coming in third place in English reading. According to Bela-Bela Circuit Curriculum Advisor Kedibone Modiba these students will be representing the Warmbaths Circuit when they meet the other clusters at Koedoeskop Laerskool on 15 August. “The above mentioned will be representing the Warmbaths Circuit when they meet with other clusters at district level at Koedoeskop Laerskool on 15 August.” Said Bela-Bela Circuit Curriculum advisor Kedibone Modiba.
TK Mashaba Unleashed Women will be hosting a red carpet gala dinner at the Dienssentrum hall in Bela –Bela on Friday, 9 August from 17:30 to 20:30. The event will be celebrated under the theme “The role of modern woman in society” and will cover a range of topics applicable to women of different backgrounds, and will also touch on other topics in order to bring awareness of issues affecting women including breast cancer and women’s rights. Henrietta van Kramsberg, a breast cancer survivor and entrepreneur, will be giving the keynote address for the
The only thing that was left after the fire burnt the shack. Photo: Supplied
Mabusha Mitsenga (middle) and his back-up vocalists during the show. Photo: TK Mashaba
Fun-loving Waterbergers came in numbers to see one of Limpopo’s premier stand-up comedians this weekend on Sunday, 28 July. The show was organized by Yahweh Productions, a local live band. From the word go, Mashabela Galane had the crowd of more than 500 in stitches. Galane, who is currently promoting his new DVD Rock Your Mother Tongue, needed no introduction to the crowd, and said in an interview that he enjoyed the warmth and hospitality he received in Modimolle. “I travel a lot and meet different people and I am glad it was like a home away from home,” he said. Galane
said comedy came to him at a young age, but said that he never thought that he would take it to a professional level. He added that being on stage was not always as nice as it seemed, but said that one needs to relate to the audience in a language they understand. Bela-Bela’s live band LR&BE also kept the crowd on their toes with their stunning performance, but it was Yahweh who stole the show with their afro-centric sounds, the crowd gleefully singing along. Modimolle mayor Kgaretja Lekalakala also attended the event. Mabusha Mitsenga, Yahweh group’s lead vocalist, thanked the fans for supporting the event.
evening. According to Teko Moloto of Moloto Attorneys, one of the event’s coordinators, the tickets will be sold at R150 each and the proceeds donated to a local charity. The event will include a meal and a toast in honor of the women in attendance. “It will also give women from all walks of life an opportunity to interact with each other and acquire awareness on some of the issues affecting women in today’s society,” she said/ On 9 August 1956 twenty thousand women staged a march on the Union Buildings in Pretoria to protest against the proposed amendments to the Urban Areas Act — also known as the pass laws — of 1950. The march was led by Lilian Ngoyi, Helen Joseph, Rahima Moosa and Sophie Williams. They left bundles of petitions containing more than a hundred thousand signatures at Prime Minister J.G. Strydom’s office doors. The women also sang a protest song in composed in honour of the occasion: Wathint’Abafazi Wathint’imbokodo (now you have touched the women, you have struck a rock). In the 54 years since that day the phrase, especially in its latest incarnation: ‘You strike a woman, you strike a rock,’ has come to represent the courage and strength of South African women. Since 1994 the day has been commemorated annually as Women’s Day in South Africa. Reservations for the red carpet event may be made at 072 269 9502, 082 838 5313 or 082 697 7036.
Destitute family gets a new house
Sunday’s comedy show a success
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The Toowoomba Department of Agriculture team handing the keys to Grace Mbomba (blue jersey) Photo supplied
TK Mashaba The Mbomba family from the Skierlik informal settlement near Bela–Bela will soon be enjoying their first night in a new home after their shack burnt down on the night of 15 July. Their new shack was built by Toowoomba’s Department of Agriculture as part of their Mandela Day initiatives. The key was officially handed over on Friday, 26 July. Chris Sonnekus, a manager from Towoomba, told The BEAT that his team donated material and time to build the new home, as well as furniture and other necessities. “We are just happy that we managed to put shelter on a family that needed help,” he said. Mmakoska Mmamabolo, also from
Towoomba, said that her team worked tirelessly after they were informed of the event. The shack’s owner, Grace Mbomba, works in a restaurant in town at night, and returned home late on the night of the fire, only to find that nothing could be saved from her home. Her three children, however, managed to flee their burning home without injury. During the hand-over of the keys she showed her gratitude and thanked all the teams who took the time to help her family with shelter. The Bela-Bela police said that although no case was opened for arson on the Mbomba home, they recently arrested a suspect in connection with a shack fire in Zuma Views, another informal settlement near Bela-Bela.
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Guest coach pleased despite Pirates’ loss
Mfati with Orlando Pirates Coach Roger De Sa: Photo Supplied TK Mashaba Despite their 1-0 loss to Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday, 27 July Kgotso Mfati, guest coach for the Orlando Pirates, is pleased with his experience. The Bela-Bela local, who led the Pirates’ 11-man team at the FNB stadium in front of 94 000 people, returned home gushing about the experience of a lifetime. The media buzz surrounding Mfati,
started in the week before the game and continued into this week, including an appearance on Capricorn FM Sports. During an interview with the BEAT, Mfati said that it was “one hell of an experience,” and that he enjoyed it despite the match being a tough one. “Before the game during the week last week, I had to attend interviews with several radio stations,” he said. “I also attended training sessions with my teams and did coaching class with them, and
Mfati during coaching classes with Orlando Pirates players: Photo Supplied it was the most precious time to be in front of one of the biggest teams in South Africa, telling them about my experience in soccer.” Mfati said one of the errors made by his team during the game was giving too much ball in the centre of the pitch, where Kaizer Chiefs were strong. The Chiefs were understandably eager to win, as they had not taken the cup since its inception in 2011, while defending champions Pirates were just as motivated.
“Unfortunately luck was not on our side but I want to thank the players for a hardfought match,” he said. Mfati said that, despite a busy week of networking with various teams and team owners from the lower levels, he had not yet made a promise to join any of them. “The opportunity I had is one that anyone can reach. It’s all on the individual to believe in himself,” he said, encouraging young people to take up sports as he believes it builds character.
Spar and Justice team in 67 minutes of community work
Good Samaritans spent their Mandela Day at Reamogetswe Centre of the Disabled, situated in Ngoatle Street, next to the local community hall, where they donated some goodies on the day. Photo: Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela Bela-Bela Magistrate Tanya du Preez led a team of employees from the Department of Justice in spending Mandela Day with children and staff members of the Bela-
Bela Community Crèche. Teko Moloto and Joggie Mmabane of Moloto Attorneys, Angie Germishuys of Johan Enslin Attorneys, Michelle Beatson of Lanser & Williams Attorneys and Susan Monaledi of the Department of Justice and a prosecutor at the Bela Bela
Magistrates Court formed part of the team. The staff acknowledged the toys, stationery, cake and sweets that they received from the team as a means of giving to honour Mandela Day. Du Preez encouraged the children to emulate Nelson Mandela by following in his footsteps of forgiveness, reconciliation and unity in order for them to grow to be good individuals in the society. She also emphasized that her team was honoured and privileged to have spent their 67 minutes at the crèche and that they would take steps to assist the crèche where possible. The team also took note of some of the challenges that the crèche is facing including a shortage of mattresses and toys for the children. They also enjoyed a treat when the children sang a happy birthday song to Mandela. The team then proceeded to Reamogetswe Centre for the Disabled and spent the day with the disabled people. They also donated baskets of fruits to promote a healthy lifestyle. Meanwhile, former mayor of Bela-Bela Henrieta “Die-Bang” Ledwaba graced the crèche with her visit on the day joined in the celebrations. Again, the Light of Africa community development organization sponsored by Bela-Bela Spar hosted an event at the centre to celebrate Mandela’s birthday with the disabled people. The event was conducted in partnership with the local Department of Social Development, whose employees also joined in on the charity drive and helped clean the centre inside and out. A group of young volun-
teers also got their hands dirty and made a garden at the centre. In his speech, Josias Ramalekana from Light of Africa thanked all the people who made the event possible and those who contributed their time and efforts in ensuring happiness and warmth in the hearts of the vulnerable and the needy. Staff members of the centre also thanked the good Samaritans for giving up their jobs for that day and embarked in such deeds. Local entertainment groups rendered items for the attendees and visitors, with different speakers giving their bit of understanding on the “iconic hero and father of the nation”, Mandela. Martin Moloto of the Bela-Bela Parliamentary Constituency Office and members of the Bela-Bela Youth Development also graced the event. Just as the General Assembly’s resolution does, the good Samaritans also recognized Mandela’s values and his dedication to the service of humanity in the fields of conflict resolution and race relations. They also acknowledged his passion for the protection of human rights, reconciliation, gender equality and the rights of children and other vulnerable groups. The team also encouraged the upliftment of poor and underdeveloped communities, .also acknowledging Mandela’s contribution to the struggle for democracy internationally and the promotion of a culture of peace throughout the world.