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Modimolle Mayor accused of assaulting ANC member investigating the case and will give finer details in due time,” said Modimolle police spokesperson, Warrant Officer James Findlay. Strike Lekoto, who is a member of the ANC, had opened an assault case at the Modimolle police station.“The Modimolle Mayor, Kgaretja Lekalakala, Cllrs Jimmy Moropene and Salaminah Olifant and other members of the ANC from other wards came to our ward 9 meeting which they were not allowed to attend as it was strictly for the ward 9 members only, “ Lekoto said. Strike Lekoto laid a charge of common as“We tried to evacuate them as they were sault against the mayor of Modimolle. He interrupting our meeting, and we then called alleges that she attacked him with the help the police to come and intervene. After the of her husband. Photo: Mzamane Ringane police intervened, the mayor called me and asked me to get into her car and after I did, she drove fast towards the Modimolle locaTK Mashaba tion.” “She told me we are going to solve this isA clash between two factions at an ANC branch general meeting (BGM) of Ward 9, in sue at her home which I did not feel comfortModimolle, lead to a member of the ANC open- able doing, so on the road to her house I ing a case of common assault against opened the door of the speeding car and fell,” Lekoto explained. Modimolle mayor, Kgaretja Lekalakala. “The Mayor’s husband came and grabbed On Sunday, 21 October, chaos erupted at the ANC, Ward 9, BGM at the Dira O Direlwe me and they threatened me. As I was screamDrop-in centre in Modimolle. The scheduled ing for help the neighbours around came and BGM had to be abandoned after a dispute rescued me,” he said. The BEAT called Lekalakala, who seemed emerged at the ANC national conference preparatory meeting Modimolle Police confirmed to be very calm when she heard his side of a case of assault against the Mayor but said the story. “That man is crazy. I didn’t do anythey were still investigating the matter. “We thing,” she said abruptly before discontinuing can confirm there is a case opened against the conversation.mThe ANC in Modimolle is the mayor, but at the moment we are still divided over the ruling party’s elective conference in Mangaung this coming December. In the past, the African National ConAlgemene Praktisyns / General Practitioners gress fought fiercely against the apartheid government in a bid Dr. V.G. Emslie Dr. T.M. De Jonge to ensure better lives Na-ure MB.Ch.B(Pret) MB.Ch.B(UP) for all. It is an open Nr. 0332747 Nr. 0380342 secret that there are After Hours (014) 736-5616 (h) (014) 736-3019 (h) factions within the 014 736 2032/3 082 490 6242 082 450 8411 ANC, where party members have differABSA Bosveld Pick ’n Pay Sentrum Tel: (014) 736-2032/3 Postnet Suite 80 h/v Marx & Potgieter straat Faks: (014) 736-4809 Privaatsak X1604 ent views about the Bela-Bela 0480 Bela-Bela 0480 elections of the new leadership.
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Wednesday 17 October A man in Modimolle was fined R3 500 for allegedly driving without a valid drivers’ license and causing an accident. Police spokesperson, Warrant Officer
James Findlay, said that the accident happened on Thabo Mbeki Drive. He added that no injuries were suffered; only minor damages to the vehicles occurred.
Thursday 18 October The police in Modimolle received a complaint about a housebreaking and theft incident that took place at the local Correctional Services and attended swiftly to the matter. Findlay said that, during the search, police found one of the suspects hiding away under a tree next to the canteen and take-away area.
He said the suspect was then arrested immediately and charged. He added the police found a hi-fi set, cold drinks, maizemeal and bags of chicken in the bushes. The suspects appeared before the Modimolle magistrate’s Court on Friday, 19 October, and the case was postponed for seven days for further investigation.
Friday 26 October A student nurse at St. Vincent Hospital in Bela Bela was hit by a car and killed in an accident that took place on the R101. Bela Bela police spokesperson, Captain Johnny Thiyo, said that the nurse was dropped off by her colleague on the said road next to Extension 6B and was hit by a vehicle passing by while saying her goodbyes to her colleague. According to the information received, the nurse died in hospital while the doctors were performing an X-ray. A source from the Trauma EMS said the deceased suffered very serious injures and multiple fractures. Thiyo said a case of culpable homicide has been
opened and investigations are in process. Suspects broke into a flat in Bela Bela and stole cash, brandy and a laptop worth R4 180. Thiyo said that the suspect was arrested on Tuesday and was expected to appear before the Bela Bela Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 31 October, on charges of burglary. He added that the suspect was found in possession of the stolen laptop. Unknown suspects broke into a house at Salus Oord in Bela Bela and stole a computer set, laptop, clothes and shoes valued at R11 500 before fleeing the scene. Thiyo said a case of burglary is opened and investigations continue.
Saturday 27 October At least 11 people in Bela Bela were arrested for drinking in public, while 10 were arrested after being found in possession of drugs such as dagga and nyaope. Thiyo said the suspects were released after paying admission of guilt fines ranging according to the crimes committed.
Police in Bela Bela are investigating a case of burglary following an incident that happened at the St. Vincent’s Caritas Village. Thiyo said the suspects broke into a house in the area and stole cash, a laptop and a pair of earrings, all valued at R7 070.
Monday 29 October Unknown suspects broke into a house in Bela Bela and stole a laptop before fleeing the scene.
Captain Thiyo said a case of burglary is opened and investigations continue.
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Bela Bela wants artists for Caribbean style carnival “We want all local artists to participate in the event because the carnival is meant to promote local arts and culture,” TK Mashaba The festive season is the time for celebrations and parties when many people are on vacation after a hard year’s work. Bela Bela Municipality is steaming ahead with its preparations to host Africa’s first ever Trinidad and Tobago style Carnival in Bela Bela on 1 December. The municipality calls all local artists to attend a meeting on Wednesday, 7 November, at the Bela Bela Community Hall. “We want all local artists to participate in the event because the carnival is meant to promote local arts and culture,” said Matome Sebelebele, spokesperson for the Bela Bela municipality. The carnival committee is specifically looking for visual arts, like painting and sculptures, performing arts, like singing and dancing, fine arts, DJ’s, heritage art, film crews and designers. All artists are welcome to participate. The Carnival, the first of its kind on the continent, will draw scores of colourful international carnival participants, from the Caribbean, Gauteng and Limpopo to Bela Bela for a spectacular display of street dance, public parade and music. The Carnival was rehearsed in 2011 on 16 December in Bela Bela and now the organisers are ready to put on a spectacular event with stellar performances.
During the planning meeting on Thursday, benefits of such highly profitable event,” 25 October, Moe said. the organising The tourism committee, authorities, loheaded by cal banks, Clarence Moe, SMME’s, the head of the business T&T National chamber, meCarnival Comdia houses, mission, came artists, counto the conclucillors and the sion that this management event is of the municineeded to help pality, atthe economy of tended the Bela Bela, esworkshop. pecially beSpeaking at cause Bela the workshop, Bela tourist Cllr John destination. S e s a n e , “We came chairperson of here to share the municipaliour unique exty’s planning periences with and economic the people, development Council and sub-commitadministration tee said the of Bela Bela The municipality calls all local artists to attend a meet- gathering was on the imple- ing on Wednesday, 7 November, at the Bela Bela Com- aimed at getmentation of munity Hall. All artists are welcome to participate. ting all such a wonder- Photo: Supplied stakeholders ful celebration to understand of culture but importantly share economic and appreciate the nature of Carnival as
Solomon Mahlangu High School Grade 12 learner, Taki Lekoto appeared at the matric farewell ceremony flanked by her parents Mr and Mrs Lekoto. Photo: Mzamane Ringane
The Warmbaths Rotary Club will have their annual Christmas market in December again. People who are interested can go to www.rotarywarmbaths.co.za and click on the Christmas Market link. The market will take place from 16-23 December. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• The Sunshine Mini Market will take place on Saturday, 3 November in the parking lot at Pick n Pay in Bela Bela. For more information, contact Drienie on 014 736 3523 or Lirpa on 082 855 8600. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• The BBEAG is urgently looking for outside funding. Anybody with information about grants or who could make a contribution, can email the BBEAG on matjilat@bbeag.org.za •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others. Nelson Mandela
well as identify economic opportunities for their institutions. “In the main, we wanted stakeholders to appreciate the scale of this carnival and numerous opportunities available to them as key sectors and players in our local economy. The objective is to ensure that everybody in Bela Bela and around benefits from this,” said Sesane. The municipality is hosting the Carnival in collaboration with the government of Trinidad and Tobago (T&T), Department of Arts and Culture, the Limpopo Provincial government and local businesses. As part of the partnership, the T&T Ambassador, Harry Parthap, hosted several carnival groups from Bela Bela to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Independence of Trinidad and Tobago at the High Commission in Pretoria, last month. The groups performed for ambassadors from throughout the world representing their respective countries in South Africa, including ambassadors of US, UK, France, China, and Brazil. Municipal Manager, Sam Bambo, said that the workshop exposed the local community and businesses to the massive economic benefits of a carnival. The carnival is scheduled take place in the Bela Bela central business district on 1 December, coinciding with international World Aids Day.
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51,8 million souls in South Africa The results of the South African census that was done in 2011 were released on Wednesday, 30 October, and there are quite a few interesting bits of information. According to the report, there are 51,8 million people living in South Africa. 7 million more people were counted than in the last census that was done in 2001. The document shows that 26,6 million of the South African population are women and 25,2 million are men. An interesting fact is that Gauteng, the smallest of the country’s nine provinces, has the largest population and the Northern Cape, the largest of the nine provinces, has the smallest population. A census is a procedure where all the people living in a country are systematically counted. The census questionnaires are developed to gather information about the state of the nation so that the government can use that information to plan. President Jacob Zuma received the complete census report during an official ceremony in Cape Town. He said that the census report tells the story of South Africa. Zuma explained that the information contained in the report would be used to make sure that resources are fairly distributed between provinces and population groups. The census report gives us some insight into the make-up of the people of South Africa. However, a census is only useful if the data is actually used to make decisions and to allocate all resources available to the government fairly. Unfortunately, the government did not show a lot of commitment to equality so far. On 7 September, Dr Mamphela Ramphele, a founder of the Black Consciousness Movement, said in an article that inequality is the biggest problem that South Africans have to face. The rich are getting richer, while the poor are dying. The ANC Treasurer General, Matthews Phosa, also spoke of inequality and how black economic empowerment is not working to bridge the gap. “What it did do is create an upper class of wealthy black investors who initially funded their wealth with debt through the acquisition of shareholding in successful white or international businesses,” he said in his statement. Once again, on the eve of the ANC Conference in Mangaung, the citizens of this country have to ask their leaders: when will the black empowerment be available to all and not only to a selected elite group? When will corruption, nepotism and cadre deployment make room for education, equal opportunities and job creation?
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Understanding the Holy Spirit Bishop Silas Tlou
Confusion: these two direction signs greet you when you arrive in the township of Modimolle. The sign that reads “PHAGAMENG” welcomes you when you drive on the R101 road from Mookgophong into the township, and the other one that says “PHAHAMENG” greets you when you arrive into the township from downtown Modimolle. Photo: Mzamane Ringane
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The Holy Spirit is the third person in the Holy Trinity. He is fully God. He is eternal, all-knowing, ever-present, has a will, and can speak. He is alive. He is a person. Ephesians 4:30 – “And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.” The Holy Spirit has feelings and can be hurt. The Holy Spirit can also get angry. Hebrews 3:7-11 – “So, as the Holy Spirit says: ‘Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion, during the time of testing in the desert, where your fathers tested and tried me and for forty years saw what I did. That is why I was angry with that generation, and I said, ‘Their hearts are always going astray, and they have not known my ways.’ So I declared on oath in my anger, ‘They shall never enter my rest.’ ” The Holy Spirit can bring people rest, peace and care in times of hardship or trouble. Isaiah 63:14 – “…like cattle that go down to the plain, they were given rest by the Spirit of the Lord. This is how you guided your people to make for yourself a glorious name.” The fact that the Holy Spirit is a person is clear from the story of Ananias and Sapphira, written down in the book of Acts. The Holy Spirit can be lied to. Act 5:3 – “Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan has so filled your heart that you have lied to the Holy Spirit and have kept for yourself some of the money you received for the land?” The Holy Spirit can also be tempted. Acts 5:9 – “Peter said to her, “How could you agree to test the Spirit of the Lord? Look! The feet of the men who buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out also.” God anointed Jesus with the Holy Spirit. The Spirit gave him power over evil and the power to heal the sick. Act 10:38 – “…how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with him.” Matthew 12:28 – “But if I drive out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.” The Holy Spirit also led Jesus to a place where he could pray, fast, and grow in the Spirit. Luke 4:1 – “Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the desert.” After Jesus was tempted by the devil and withstood him, the Spirit brought him back out of the wilderness. Luke 4:14 – “Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about him spread through the whole countryside.” The truth is that the Holy Spirit is a person the same as the Father and the Son are within the Holy Trinity.
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Stakeholders tackle mental health issues
Acting CEO Matron Sophy Maubane thanked stakeholders for a good response to the event and her colleagues for working hard to ensure great service delivery. Photo: Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela Various health professionals tackled issues concerning mental health during an event that was held at the Bela Bela hospital on Thursday, 25 October. The event was held under the theme “depression, a global crisis,” with discussions including topics such as depression, stress and suicide. In his presentation, psychologist, Tebogo Fafudi, emphasized the characteristics of being mentally healthy such as accepting who you are, keeping active, learning new skills, relaxing, eating well and get socially involved. He said mental health is all about how a person feels about themselves, how they relate with others and how they deal with opportunities, difficulties and challenges of eve-
ryday life. From the medical side, Doctor Mosidi said that mental health is a state of well-being in which every individual realizes hi or her own potential can cope with everyday stresses of life and can function and work productively. Mosidi said it is also about a person being able to make a meaningful contribution to his or her own community. She added that a person who suffers from depression may be afflicted only once, but it is common for this crippling disease to re-occur. Symptoms of depression include a persistent sad or empty mood, loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities that were once enjoyed insomnia or hypersomnia, fatigue, thoughts of death or suicide, deterioration of social relationships among others. Guest speaker, Sister Bosch, acknowledged many of the health workers’ commitment in delivering services at the hospital. She expressed gratitude over the hospital providing mental health services regardless of certain obstacles.The hospital choir created and performed songs about mental health, in order to create awareness to the audience about the topics discussed on that day. Other health workers also conducted a drama series, with scenes creating awareness on mental health. Acting CEO Matron Sophy Maubane welcomed the presence of stakeholders from different institutions who attended the event including the SAPS, Warmbaths Taxi Association (WATA) and the Department of Home Affairs. Maubane prided herself in the good work that her colleague have been doing through the years, ensuring good services are rendered for the community of Bela Bela at large.
Census 2011 data released
The South African government did everything in its power to encourage people to take part in the Census 2011. Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe travelled to Limpopo to inspire local residents to participate. Photo: GCIS The much-awaited Census 2011 data was released on 30 October, after the results have been handed to President Jacob Zuma. Census 2011 was the third population and housing count in post-apartheid South Africa. The results will provide details about how the country has evolved since the last Census in
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Bela Bela celebrates Social Development Month
Bela Bela stakeholders teamed up and celebrated National Social Development Month. Photo: Supplied Lizzy Bapela The Department of Social Development in Bela Bela celebrated National Social Development Month, which started on 1 October. The local department hosted their celebrations under the theme “working together to build caring and sustainable communities.” According to the department’s website, the focus for 2012 was on combining the key achievements of government and fasttracking efforts towards poverty eradication as part of Vision 2014. The focus was also on contributing to the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). In Bela Bela, the department visited the communities of Masakhane and Pienaarsrivier, accompanied by members of the local SAPS, Victim Empowerment Programme (VEP) and the local South
African Social Security Agency (SASSA). The delegation offered their services by identifying 15 families in each area and assisted them with groceries. According to the Department of Social Development, their achievements include the provision of complete social security, income support and a safety net for the destitute. This remains the cornerstone of the government’s key programmes to fight poverty affecting children, people with disabilities and older persons. Services that the department offers include social grants, registration for early childhood development (ECD), partial care facilities, ECD programme certificates, admission to old age homes and to register as a community based caregiver for older persons. The final phase of the programme was expected to take place at the Sunfa stadium in Bela Bela, where another 15 families were identified to receive groceries.
District heritage event finally takes place Indunas from across the district also attended the heritage celebrations held in Mokopane. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Lizzy Bapela The Waterberg district municipality’s long time planned heritage event finally took place after being postponed several times due to priority programmes. Residents of the district, traditional- and political leaders came together and celebrated their heritage at Makapans Valley World Heritage Site, in Mokopane. The event was held under the theme “celebrating the heroes and heroines of the liberation struggle of South Africa,” with the aim to help remind and reconnect the nation with its rich and diverse collective liberation heritage. Spokesperson for the district municipality, Pat Malete, said that the main objective was to promote national identity among all South African communities. In her keynote address, Waterberg district mayor, Cllr Tlotlanang Mogotlane, expressed her gratitude when she addressed the citizens of the district, who wore their traditional attires to the event in order to show-off their cultural roots. Mogotlane saluted the government on behalf of the residents of the Waterberg for reaffirming the significance of the liberation heritage as part of the cultural heritage of South Africa. She said that the liberation heritage celebration in Mokopane is used as a vehicle to foster social cohesion, nation building,
economic development and inclusive nationality. Heritage is usually celebrated during September, official Heritage Month, but due to pressing schedules and other commitments, celebrations had to be postponed. According to Mogotlane, that is why they were there to do just that. “It is upon us to raise awareness and illustrate the meaningful importance of liberation heritage to the youth. The youths are the future of this country and knowledge of their culture and heritage is of paramount importance,” she said. “We are meeting here to celebrate the contribution made by our heroes and the heroines who played a major role in the liberation of our country. As organs of the state and civil society we celebrate the achievements of our forefathers and the role played by traditional leaders and traditional healers in the struggle for liberation,” Mogotlane added. Various traditional and cultural groups from across the district entertained the audience. Meanwhile, the official opening and launch of the District Batho Pele Week 2012 event has also been postponed. The event was scheduled for 15 October at Kgobagodimo Village in Ward 10. Malete said the event was postponed until further notice and if any changes may occur, the public will be informed.
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Aids fundraiser through cycling Local hip-hop artist drops album Matshidiso Makgakga in front of the Nando’s restaurant in Bela Bela where the cyclist will make a rest stop before moving on to Centurion. Photo: TK Mashaba
TK Mashaba Nando’s franchise owners and employees, in South Africa, will take off on a bicycle tour to raise funds for the fight against HIV and AIDS. The cycling tour will kick off on 2 November from Musina in Limpopo. The riders will stop at several points along the way and the tour will end on 8 November in Centurion. The tour will pass through the Waterberg region and they will leave from Mokopane at 10:00 and arrive at the Bela Bela Nando’s restaurant in the afternoon. According to Matshidiso Makgakga, the manager of the Bela Bela NANDOS restaurant, the aim of the tour will be to raise funds for the HIV patients around the country. “The aim of the tour is to make as much money as possible, through donations on the tour stops. The money made there will be donated to some identified centres which helps the infected patients.” “No one from our store will be taking part in the tour, but they supported the initiative as the participants entered the tour with an amount of R3 500 per person,” she said. World AIDS Day is celebrated around the world on 1 December every year. It has become one of the most recognised international health days and a key opportunity to raise awareness, commemorate those who
have passed on, and celebrate victories such as increased access to treatment and prevention services. UNAIDS took the lead on World AIDS Day campaigning from its creation until 2004. From 2004 onwards, the World AIDS Campaign’s Global Steering Committee began selecting a theme for World AIDS Day in consultation with civil society, organisations and government agencies involved in the AIDS response. Themes run for one or two years and are not just specific to World AIDS Day. Campaigning slogans such as ‘Stop AIDS, Keep the Promise’ have been used year round to hold governments accountable for their HIV and AIDS related commitments. World AIDS Day provides an opportunity for governments to demonstrate delivery on the commitments that they made in 2009 and to communicate government’ leadership in addressing HIV and AIDS issues. Since 1 April 2010, the South African government has begun to expand the programme for the prevention of mother to child transmission, and antiretroviral (ARV) therapy for children as announced by President Jacob Zuma on 1 December 2009. A massive HIV Counselling and Testing (HCT) campaign was launched at the end of April 2010, calling on every South African to demonstrate that they are responsible by taking an HIV test.
Raeleng Secondary School rewards hard work TK Mashaba Learners of Raeleng Secondary School received an early Christmas treat when they were awarded for the achievements that they reached during the year. The prize-giving event was kindly sponsored by Forever Resorts Warmbaths and thirty-three learners were honoured during the ceremony. Raeleng Secondary School had a history of poor matriculation results, but has received help from their new School Governing Body (SGB) and the Bela Bela Education Advocacy Group (BBEAG), the Department of Education on circuit level and other sponsors over the past two years. This intervention and help from various groups and individuals put Raeleng Secondary School in a better position to perform at their best in the final matriculation exams. At the awards ceremony, Joseph Mashishi, principal of the school, told the audience that the awards was the school’s way of motivating learners to work harder. “This is a sign of better things to come. We need to motivate our learners as much as possible,” he said. Mashishi also received a special award to honour his commitment to the school, his strong leadership and his management skills. Lesego Molefe, former acting principal of Raeleng and current principal of Albert Lithuli Primary School, also received an award in recognition of his service to the
school. Learners who received awards were allowed to bring their parents to the event and they had full access to all the activities that Forever Resorts offer. This was done to thank the parents for their support in the past and to encourage them to keep up the good work. Mashishi said that the journey had been long and that they still have a way to go, but that he expected good results from the 2012 Matriculants. “We had a tough year with a shortage of text books and other basic education needs. We tried to make up for the backlog by offering extra Winter School classes as well as Spring Break classes,” he said. Mashishi made it clear that Raeleng Secondary School For a speedy & believes that it is up friendly service call: to the individual learner to achieve Jan: 073 1593 875 the best results pos•Home: 014 737 8373 sible through hard •Fax: 014 737 1577 work and effort. Makwela: 071 490 3030
Stephen “D-Gong” Kutumela, of Snajo Productions, and Levy Bala, also known as D-Trip. Photo: TK Mashaba The hip-hop scene in Bela Bela is growing fast and it just received another injection of energy with a new album, called Swagger Motivator, spicing things up. New kid on the block, Levy Bala, also known as D-Trip, dropped a full 16-track album a month ago. The launch of the album will be in November. D-Trip hails from Bela Bela. D-Trip said that his career started in 2008 and that he felt that this was the right time for him to go to the next level and record an album for hip-hop
fans. “I have worked behind the scenes for quite some time, writing and spending all my time in the studio, polishing this album,” he said. “The theme of the album is to motivate young people to reach for the finer things in life including success, beauty and new trends,” added manager and promoter Steven “D-Gong” Kutumela of Snajo Productions. D-Trip is one of the newly discovered young talents in hip-hop that are helped on their way by Snajo Productions. “We took him to the studios to record his album,” Steven said. “Hip-hop is still a music genre that is not very popular in our Township and a lot of negative things are said about it. D-Trip’s new album is going to be a game changer,” he added. D-Trip told The BEAT that he worked with two artists from Pretoria to complete the album. K-Trigger and Beef, along with local acts Fusion Fam and Dark Cross Entertainment, helped to put this album to bed. The artist and his promoters are hard at work to shoot a DVD for the whole album. Videos for three songs have already been shot. “We are not going to film videos for all the tracks on the album, but we are putting most of the songs on the DVD,” D-Trip said. Swagger Motivation will be launched on 4 November at Letlhabile Park in Bela Bela. Copies of the album will be sold at the event.
Children learn through drama Thandekile Sibanyoni Buti Morake, founder and director of OTAMPHO Drama School, based at Bela Bela High School, visited schools in the Waterberg district as part of a community art project. When visiting the schools, Morake entertained the learners with his special one-man performance, called Tiger Five. Morake visited Bosele Dawn Drop-in Centre on Wednesday, 24 October, Thusanang Special School on Thursday, 25 October, and both Spa Park and Mmamakwa Primary Schools on Friday, 26 October. There is currently no specific period for the running of the project and Morake said that he would only stop once he had reached as many children as possible. Morake told The BEAT that the schools
were all very welcoming and appreciative of his performance. “I performed my play, called Tiger Five. It teaches young people about positive social behaviour, drug awareness and social responsibility,” he explained. “The schools all welcomed us with warm hearts and showed a great appreciation for our art. The principal of Spa Park, Johannes Adams, said that the performance was inspiring and motivated the learners greatly,” Morake said. On Saturday, 10 November, OTAMPHO will host an art festival at the Bela Bela community hall. The time of the event is to be confirmed later. The art festival will be combined with the Miss Bela Bela beauty pageant. Registrations for the pageant are still open. Interested parties can call 072 986 5726 for more information.
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All eyes on local soccer as the first leg of the Nedbank Cup begins TK Mashaba
BidVest Wits was crowned the 2010 Nedbank Cup Champions after defeating AmaZulu. Photo: Supplied
SAB soccer league to kick off
The long awaited local soccer season is bound to kick-off in the Waterberg this week with some thrilling action to whet fan’s appetites. The annual Nedbank Cup tournament starts off its first leg on Sunday, 4 November, with the SAB teams facing off to go on to the next round. All teams are aiming for the R6 million prize money allotted to the winner of the tournament. Last year, a quick-fire ending saw BidVest Wits crowned the 2010 Nedbank Cup Champions after defeating AmaZulu 3-0 at the newly revamped Soccer City in Soweto. The SAB teams will play in three different streams. Stream A will bring out A1 Terrors is up against NTK Happy Boys at Ephraim Mogale Stadium, while Bazooka Fc will host Bela Bela Pirates FC United at Sunfa Stadium. Diesel n Dust FC will play away against Bela Bela FC United at Moloto Stadium while Young Black Lizards FC will welcome Trouble Makers FC at Ephraim Mogale Stadium. The semi-finals for Stream A will be on 11 November with the winner of Match 1 vs. the winner of Match 3 and the winner of Match 2 vs. the winner of Match 4. The finals will be on 18 November between the winners of Matches 5 and 6. In Stream B, Dynasty FC will welcome Mookgopong All Stars at Mahwelereng Sta-
LFA and schools to benefit from the 2010 FIFA Legacy The 2010 World Cup Legacy Trust Fund will benefit soccer players like these, who have to play barefoot because they cannot afford the kit. Photo: TK Mashaba
Simple Yellows FC will host Real Madrid FC at Mahwelereng Stadium. Photo: TK Mashaba A1 Terrors FC will meet Trouble Makers FC at Ephraim Mogale Stadium, while Young The off-season is finally over and it is time for Black Lizards FC will host Bazooka FC. all the coaches of the SAB League to put all Bela Bela United FC will visit NTK Happy their faith in their players as the SAB Regional Boys FC at Ephraim Mogale Stadium while League kicks off on Saturday, 3 November. Diesel n Dust will be welcoming Bela Bela Saturday, 3 November, will see the first time Pirates FC at Bela Bela High School grounds. that teams will play in their newly created clusYster United FC hosts Mosesetjane United ters instead of just one large tournament. at Mahwelereng Stadium while Thaba FC welModimolle was clustered with Bela Bela, comes Moloto Morning Stars at Thaba Mookgopong with Mokopane while Lephalale Ground. was clustered with Thabazimbi. Mookgopong Black Pool will visit Mokopane The clustering was done to help teams save Stone Breakers FC at Mahwelereng Stadium money on travel and other logistical matters. while Real Madrid FC will play away against Simple Yellows FC, also at Mahwelereng Stadium. Benfica FC will welcome Dimakatso New & Used vehicles Sundowns FC at Rangers ground. Zaba FC meets head on with Domingos at Ipelegeng Stadium while Double Action FC visits Super Eagles also at Ipelegeng Stadium. Tel: (014) 736 2127 Sea Robbers are Fax: (014) 736 3241 hosting Seleka Cell: 078 782 4501 Callies FC at email: noko@warmtoy.co.za Thaba Park while Mogol FC will visit MOPANI TOYOTA Barcelona FC at 12 Potgieter Street. Bela-Bela 0480. PO Box 1061 LEAD THE WAY Marapong FC. TK Mashaba
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dium while Moloto Moring Stars are playing away against Mookgopong Black Pool FC at Mookgopong stadium. Benefica FC will welcome Thaba FC at Rangers Ground while Real Madrid will visit Mokopane Stones FC at Mahwelereng Stadium. Dimakatso Sundowns FC will welcome Mosesetjane United FC at Dimakatso sports grounds. The semi-finals for Stream B will be on 11 November with the winner of Match 1 vs. the winner of Match 2, in Match 7, and the winner of Match 3 vs. the winner of Match 4, in Match 8. The winner of Match 5 will face off against the winner of Match 6, in Match 9, and the winner of Match 7 will play against the winner of Match 8, in Match 10. The finals will be on 18 November between the winners of Matches 9 and 10. Stream C will see Super Eagles FC welcoming Zaba FC at Ipelegeng Stadium, 15:00 while Barcelona visits Domingos FC at Ipelegeng Stadium at 17:00. Mogol FC will play away to Double Action FC at Shongwane Sports Grounds, while Sea Robbers are welcoming Seleka Callies at Thaba Park. The semi-finals for Stream C will be on 11 November with the winner of Match 1 vs. the winner of Match 3 and the winner of Match 2 vs. the winner of Match 4. The finals will be on 18 November between the winners of Matches 5 and 6.
TK Mashaba Local Football Associations (LFA) and schools in South Africa stand to benefit from the 2010 FIFA World Cup legacy. The FIFA Trust Fund was created to make sure that the success of the 2010 World Cup makes a difference in local communities. Levy Thantsha, league manager of the LFA in Bela Bela, said that this injection would boost the struggling teams and school teams in the area. The FIFA Trust Fund will give donations worth R10 000 to each local team or school who sends them a constitution and a letter stipulating their needs. The trust will then use the R10 000 to purchase what the team needs most. “The process will start on 1 December. In the meantime, the LFA teams applied for a grant that will help with the development of soccer in the country,” Thantsha said. The FIFA Trust Fund made some significant contributions to the soccer scene in South Africa. Not the least of these contributions are the turfs that they built in different locations in South Africa. The turfs are part of the 2010 FIFA World
Cup Organising Committee’s Legacy Unit, and have been made possible by the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund (NLDTF) following a grant of R170, 1 million. The grant has enabled the OC to build 27 centres across the country, three in each of the nine provinces. All of these football turfs are FIFA 1 certified in accordance with the quality standards as defined by FIFA and tested by accredited sports laboratory. Each SAFA region identified their ideal site for the football turf and the criteria for the spread of football turfs was to ensure each municipal district, coinciding with SAFA regions, has access to quality football turfs with a strong bias to rural areas. A further qualification for building the soccer turfs was that at least 20% of turfs must be based at school sites. This initiative seeks to strengthen football structures at grass roots level by providing the necessary office space for the regional office to operate. “Football development is the core of our business as the South African Football Association,” Mwelo Nonkonyana, chief of the SAFA Board of Trustees, explained earlier this year during an opening ceremony.