30 October 2015
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Bela-Bela mayor in radio P. 3 interview
Chaos erupts at Modimolle Municipality Protestors dumped garbage in front of the municipal buildings. Photo: Mzamane Ringane
Protestors march through the CBD en route to the municipality. Photo: Mzamane Ringane Mzamane Ringane A peaceful protest at the Modimolle Local Municipality on Wednesday, 21 October, turned chaotic after scores of picketers were told that the Mayor was not available to see them. Residents marched through the streets of Phagameng Township into the Modimolle CBD under a heavy police escort. On arrival at the local municipality premises, the marchers were told that Modimolle Mayor Kgaretja Lekalakala and Municipal Manger
Sam Bambo were not available to receive the memorandum, as they were attending the Provincial Members’ Assembly. Acting Municipal Manager, Molopo Zacharia Namate, was given the responsibility to receive a copy of the memorandum on behalf of the municipality. The protesters, however, demanded to see the mayor, municipal manager or any of the office bearers that were specified in the memorandum. The other three mentioned were speaker Aaron Sebolai, Chief Whip Grace Mashitisho and municipal spokesperson Patrick Shika.
Namate explained that the five individuals, including Bambo and Mayor Lekalakala, were all occupied elsewhere, and that was where the confusion began. The angry protestors threatened to shut down the municipality and bring services to a standstill. There was an altercation between the protestors and members of the SAPS after some of the concerned residents lost their tempers and dumped garbage in front of the municipal buildings. After a lengthy argument between the two parties, the protest leaders had a brief
discussion with the police. The leaders restored peace, after pleading with the protestors to calm down and exercise their rights peacefully. The memorandum was ultimately received by Namate, with the protestors giving the municipality only 48 hours (from Wednesday. 21 October) to respond. In a telephonic interview on Monday, 26 October, concerned residents leader Hendrick Malatji said they have submitted another application for picketing. He said they will be calling for the resignation of the mayor and all councillors.
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Alleged murderer’s bail application postponed Justin Steyn
It is not yet known whether murder suspect Desmain Adams will be granted bail. Photo: Herman Steyn
Bela-Bela cops make dagga bust
Murder suspect Desmain Adams’ bail application has been postponed due to translation problems which arose during his second court appearance on Tuesday, 27 October. The 20-year old man has been accused of the murder of Lindie Bosch, a school teacher, during a birthday celebration at Laerskool Warmbad in Bela-Bela on Saturday, 17 October. During Adams’ second appearance Bosch’s mother, Anne Hoffman, waited for nearly three hours for court proceedings to commence. She was accompanied by members of the Bela-Bela Crime Watch. When he was brought before the court, Adams said that he would prefer to be addressed in Afrikaans. The Court then
12 released on bail for Pienaarsrivier murder Justin Steyn
Bela-Bela police have arrested a man who is said to have been cultivating as many as seventeen dagga plants on a farm in Radium. Photo supplied
broke for another hour for lunch, and for an Afrikaans translator to be appointed. The proceedings were again halted as EN24 presenter, Gerhard Pretorius, applied for broadcasting rights to the appearance, but this was opposed by both the defence and the prosecution. Magistrate Sam Phakula said that the issue regarding broadcasting rights had to be explained to Adams. The translator then said that she could only translate verbal communication, and was not able to translate written documents. Magistrate Phakula said that the matter had to be postponed in order for the court to explain the broadcasting issues to Adams in Afrikaans, and the case was postponed to Wednesday, 4 November. Adams is also implicated in cases of theft.
After a swift appearance at the Bela-Bela Magistrate’s Court the twelve individuals accused of murdering William Moikanyane have been released on extended bail. Moikanyane, a 29-year old man from Pankop, outside Pienaarsrivier, was allegedly murdered by the twelve people in question in Pienaarsrivier on Friday, 28 August. Witnesses claimed that Moikanyane was attacked in the early hours of the day after he was accused of stealing from the residents.
Paramedics from the provincial EMS said that they were called to the scene and found that Moikanyane had been badly beaten with knobkieries and was surrounded by members of the local community. “When we arrived at the scene we saw that the man was unconscious and tied up with rope. He was bleeding heavily. Several bystanders threatened to kill us as we tended to him, and claimed that he had been stealing from them,” said one of the paramedics who attended the scene. The twelve men and women were told to appear at the Bela-Bela Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 9 December, and were granted bail of R1 000 each.
Bela-Bela criminals sentenced Lizzy Bapela
Justin Steyn Police in Bela-Bela have arrested a man who is alleged to have been cultivating dagga plants in Radium. According to Bela-Bela police spokesperson Constable Maria Maleto the arrest was made after information was received from an informant.
“One of our informants had been watching this farm for a while, and suspected that dagga was being grown in the area. Police investigated, and we found that the suspect had been cultivating a number of dagga plants,” she said. Obert Sumbani (43) was arrested for cultivating dagga plants. According to Constable Maleto, the plants have a street value of R8 000. Sumbani was fined R500.
A man was sentenced to six years’ imprisonment on three counts of housebreaking when he recently appeared before the Bela-Bela Magistrate’s Court. Solly Sello Themba (19) was arrested after breaking into the Bela-Bela Post Office twice in August, where he damaged parcels and stole items. Police spokesperson Constable Maria Maleto said that Themba also broke into a hair salon in town in August. Nothing was reported stolen during that incident, but the sliding glass door was damaged when Themba forced it open. The police were informed of the incident,
leading to his arrest. * Meanwhile, a 26-year old man was sentenced to six months in prison and a fine of R3 000 when he was found guilty of malicious damage to property and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. According to information received, Hendrick Maluleke went to the complainant’s house, broke his windows and forced the door open. It appears that the complainant was in a relationship with Maluleke’s girlfriend at the time of the incident. Constable Maleto said in a statement that Maluleke stabbed the complainant in the chest, resulting in serious injuries. She said that the complainant had to be rushed to the Bela-Bela Hospital for medical treatment.
Serious warnings to members of the public Bela-Bela community Lizzy Bapela The Bela-Bela Police have warned members of the public against reporting false crimes. This comes after a man was arrested for giving false statements under oath. Constable Maleto said that the suspect came to the local police station to report a case of common robbery on Thursday, 8 October. He told the police that a young man robbed him of R50 and as a result, a case was opened. She said that it was discovered during preliminary investigations on Friday, 9 October that the ‘complainant’ had given a false statement under oath. Constable Maleto said that the correct version of the incident was that the complainant had been robbed
of a packet of nyaope drugs. She said that witness statements were obtained, supporting that he had, indeed, lied in his statement. He is expected to appear in court soon. * The police warned the community against buying items online without actually seeing them physically. Constable Maleto said that there are scammers who rob people of their hard-earned cash, and they are advised to only buy items in person. She said that the police have received a number of reports on such cases. The police also advised people to ensure that door and windows to their cars are properly closed or locked before leaving them in order to prevent theft from motor vehicles. She indicated that reports in cases like these are increasing.
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GOVERNMENT / POLITICAL
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Bela-Bela Mayor denies allegations EFF representative Neo Moloko seemed to be in an angry mood. Photo: TK Mashaba
Bela-Bela Mayor Lucas Nhlapo during his live interview with Motsweding FM. Photo: TK Mashaba
Community members attended the live interview at the community hall. Photo: TK Mashaba TK Mashaba SABC Radio Station Motsweding recently conducted an interview with Bela-Bela Mayor Lucas Nhlapo, DA representative David Senosha and EFF candidate Neo Moloko. The community of Bela-Bela arrived en masse to witness the interview, which was broadcast live at the Bela-Bela community hall on Friday, 23 October. Many of the attendees said that they were eager to see Nhlapo, who they say does not often visit the community or attend meetings. When confronted with these allegations, Nhlapo countered that part of the community often does not attend when he calls for meetings. “The community is complaining about service delivery and lack of housing and so forth, but they fail to attend meetings,” he said. Moloko told Oshebeing Koonyaditse, the Motsweding FM Current Affairs host that the ANC and the mayor have been corrupt in the issuing of RDP houses. “All people are entitled to have RDP houses regardless of which party they support,” said the EFF representative. Senosha accused Nhlapo of failing in service delivery. “How long have the people of Zuma View been there?” he asked. “They won the
court order but they have not received RDP houses or even basic services like electricity and sanitation,” said Senosha. DA councilor Keenan Alberts also mentioned that the mayor does not often attend council meetings, and asked how the mayor could take decisive action when he does not attend council meetings. Some, however, said that corruption had been in the municipality before Nhlapo was appointed.
Zakes Moeletsi, who was also there, was pinpointed as one of the people who knows the history of corruption in the municipality. When he was called upon to explain, however, he denied any knowledge of corruption in the municipality. Nhlapo said that a new system will be put in place for the registration of RDP houses, which will be monitored by him and his team.
The DA representative David Senosha contends that the mayor is not on top of service delivery. Photo: TK Mashaba
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Social and Community Service Unit reaches out Lizzy Bapela The Social and Community Services Department of the Bela-Bela Local Municipality held and awareness campaign for the local residents in order to enlighten them about the services that they render to the public. The event took place at Sunfa Stadium on Saturday, 17 October. Various community-based organizations were represented during the event, with people of all ages present. Acting manager in the Department Tsinyane Mothapo said that the purpose of the event was to create awareness and educate people on the services rendered by the unit. He added that in waste, people usually take out their rubbish bins on wrong days and when not taken, the rubbish dirty the streets and create chaos. He further said that other challenges are that some community members vandalise parks, steal road signs and illegally dump their rubbish
Thipe Dlamini addressed the people on behalf of his department. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
in public places. Different speakers made presentations, outlining their departments’ service offers. The Fire Department presented on fire, disaster and prevention; while Traffic talked about road safety, management, learners and drivers’ licences and booking system among others. Meanwhile, the Parks Department talked about the usage and importance of parks, trees, cemeteries and rental of community facilities while the Waste Department talked about collection schedules and equipment, waste type, recycling, illegal dumping or littering and dead animals. Community members were afforded an opportunity to ask questions and make inputs, a session which many applauded. The people commended the municipality for this, saying that it gives them light as to which department deals which kinds of services and how and where to address certain issues that they encounter. Local performing artists filled the stage and entertained the audience.
Waterberg residents encouraged to plant trees at Arbor Day celebrations Mzamane Ringane
MEC Nandi Ndalane viewing the artistic creations exhibited by the Waterberg Sport, Arts and Culture. Photo: Mzamane Ringane
Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Acting HOD Jethro Nowatha interprets, while MEC Nandi Ndalane (left) addresses the audience. Photo: Mzamane Ringane
People from various municipalities of the Waterberg converged on Modimolle’s Ephraim Mogale Stadium on Tuesday, 20 October, to celebrate an event which served to remind them about the importance of tree planting and preserving. MEC of Sport, Arts and Culture Nandi Ndalane, who was acting as the MEC of Agriculture and Rural Development on the day, addressed scores of people who travelled from across the Waterberg into the Phagameng Township. MEC Ndalane highlighted that the aim of Arbor Week is to promote awareness of the need for planting and preserving indigenous trees throughout South Africa. “Ladies and gentlemen, unfortunately historically South Africa has never had a culture of tree planting until 1970 when a need to promote tree planting was recognized. The concept of a National Arbor Day then ensued from the 1973 Green Heritage Campaign. The government approved the establishment of National Arbor Day in 1982 and it has been in place countrywide since 1983. It is pleasing to note that since 1983, the event captured the imagination of people who recognized the need for raising awareness of the value of trees in our society. As sources of building material, food, medicine, and simple scenic beauty, trees play a vital role in the health and well-being of our communities. And it was the collective enthusiasm for the importance of this issue in
South Africa which inspired the national government”, she said. She also stated that another reason why tree planting is important is due to the shade they provide to shelter plants, and to also reduce evaporation of water from soil by the sun. “This year we celebrate Arbor Day with the hope to highlight the opportunities for sustainable economic development, community participation, poverty alleviation and job creation in forestry in order to create a better life for all. Added to this, we are also celebrating the Million Trees programme which encourages the planting of a million trees in the country annually, we therefore encourage partnerships across the three spheres of government as well as the private sector to take the greening of our country forward, especially in previously disadvantaged areas,” she continued. She further urged all sectors of society both private and public to incorporate greening project through Arbor Week into school environmental programs. The department handed over trees, which according to Modimolle Mayor Kgaretja Lekalakala will be planted at Extension 10. Various traditional groups including Makubenjalo, Twananani Magaza Xiseveseve, Mangalani Swikwembu Swa Vahlengwe and The Midos Crew enthralled the audience with their lively performances. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), Departments of Sport, Arts and Culture, Working on Fire (WoF) form part of the event.
Former municipal spokesperson lands top spot in Department of Labour
Lerato Makomene is now the provincial spokesperson for the Department of Labour in Limpopo. Photo: Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela Former Mookgophong Local Municipality spokesperson Lerato Makomene landed a top
position as she was appointed Limpopo provincial spokesperson for the Department of Labour as of 1 October. She worked at the municipality for just over two years, serving under the leadership of Mayor Sarah Monyamane. Her duties included developing the communications strategy, employer branding, public and media relations among others. Makomene is a 27-year-old young woman hailing from Giyani. She grew up in the Waterberg District’s Modimolle Phagameng Township. She matriculated at Hoërskool Nylstroom and studied Journalism at the University of Johannesburg. She believes that “people who walk with their legs reach their destination, while people who walk with their brains reach their destiny”. She ventured into communication because she believes that knowledge is power when used properly. Her passion to disseminate information is motivated by the belief that she sees herself as a change agent and an instigator. Her career emerged during her second year
at university where she worked as a news journalist for the UJ Observer. She says that her determination and boldness carried her through to News Editor where she worked with a lot of amazing people who are now esteemed and recognized journalists and communicators in their own rights. “I grew not only as a journalist but as a person. There were days when things got heated, tears were shed and emotions boiled to a maximum level but I never backed down or gave up. I started working for the Observer as a volunteer and it was a test between passion and just wanting to see my by-line on an article. My dreams went beyond just taking a picture or interviewing people. It was about changing and impacting lives. I shadowed a number of esteemed editors and journalists from The Times to City Press newspaper and even went as far as Cape Town to gain experience in the media industry,” she said. Makomene joined the public sector in 2011 where she worked as a Communication Intern for the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture. From there she started her own online
magazine to exhibit her writing and communication skills. She also freelanced for local newspapers and online publications to create a name for herself. In February 2015, she joined the South African Social Security Agency as a Communication Practitioner, where her duties included branding, communication, compiling management and budget report and also writing the provincial newsletter covering major events. As a provincial spokesperson for the Department, she is responsible for providing media liaison support services in the province and coordinating and managing stakeholder and public relations to enhance advocacy initiatives among other duties. “I feel so empowered, every day when I wake up I always look out for a little role I can play to change society, I am fulfilled as I want other youngsters to take a leaf out of my life and confront their fears, nothing you aspire is beyond your reach, you just have to find your purpose in life and raise the standard,” she said.
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Businesspeople discuss HIV in the workplace
EDITORIAL
Sondela comments on accident TK Mashaba Sondela reached out to The BEAT with clarification regarding an article which was published in The BEAT last week (Sondela Security personnel charged with negligent driving, Friday, 23 October). According to Louis Strauss, a spokesperson for the resort, the Sondela security team were doing a follow-up operation in the early morning hours of Monday, 19 October, after the reserve’s security perimeter was breached by two suspects. The team followed the suspects’ tracks as they fled toward the Bela-Bela township, and they were reportedly seen emerging from the bush and heading in that direction. “A security team with a vehicle reacted and entered the township in the hopes of catching up with the suspects,” Strauss said. “Events turned out badly, and the Sondela security vehicle overturned into a water trench.” Strauss said that the driver was shocked after what had happened. “It is a danger area, and there were no warning signs,” he said. During the operation, stolen property was
Business people from various sections of Modimolle attended an HIV related workshop. Photo: Mzamane Ringane Mzamane Ringane Business people including emerging entrepreneurs in Modimolle attended a twoday workshop, which was aimed at addressing issues relating to HIV in the workplace. The workshop was held at Divine Grace Ministries, in the Phomolong section of Modimolle on Thursday 22 October. Lesley Nkosi, an Executive Director of Les Nkosi Holdings said the workshop focused on, among other topics, “How HIV affects business in the workplace” and further stated that the workshop was named “HIV in the workplace”. According to Nkosi, the workshop was focusing mainly on emerging business people in the area of Modimolle. He said they were targeting panel-beaters, painters, artists, hair salons, driving schools, tuck shops and other related types of businesses. Nkosi said it is impossible to separate HIV from humans, and that is why people from all spheres of the society must be actively involved in dealing with it. He highlighted that whether you are a businessperson or a teacher, you have to deal with HIV somewhere. So the emerging entrepreneurs were meeting to find ways on how they can
deal with HIV both in the workplace and in their families. “The medium that we used were very creative, because HIV turns out to be really “boring”, it’s been there for about thirty 30 years now and people are just tired of listening. We used theatre and games which were specifically designed to help people reflect on our behaviours and the things that we do, the decisions and choices that we makes and how they influence the spread of HIV. Because we are part of the wider society, we cannot set ourselves aside as businesspeople”, he said. Isaac Ndlovu of Hlokomelo Panel-beaters said he learned a lot from this workshop, and vowed to pass the knowledge to his clientele whenever he gets a chance to do so. He said he also learned that it is important to treat your employees and colleagues in a professional manner. Flosie Munzhedzie of Waterberg Driving said she learned that as a businessperson, she has a responsibility to raise awareness on HIV/AIDS. She said the gap between the young and old should be closed to ensure that parents are not afraid to talk to their children, and that young people are also able to the elders about these social related issues.
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successfully recovered, and nobody was injured during the accident.
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Modimolle artist Rebecca Maredi popularly known as Rebs enthralled the audience with her dancing skills during a comedy night at Modimolle Square Club on Thursday, 22 October. Photo: Mzamane Ringane
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LEGALS REGSKENNISGEWINGS MODIMOLLE LAND USE SCHEME, 2004 Ingevolge klousule 23 van bogenoemde word hiermee aan alle belanghebbendes kennis gegee dat ek (volle naam), MOKOENA REFILWE ANNA van voornemens is om by die Modimolle Plaaslike Munisipaliteit aansoek om spesiale toestemming te doe n om: Tarven op (Eiendom en Voorstad) 16/9693 Phagameng ook bekend as (Straatnaam en nommer) Extension 10 Geleë in ‘n residensieel 1 sone. (Bv Residensieel 1, Besigheid 4, ens.) Enige beswaar, met redes daarvoor, moet binne 28 dae na publikasie van die advertensie in die Plaaslike koerant. Naamlik 23 + 30 Oktober 2015, skriftelik by of tot : Die Divisie Bestuurder: Dorpsbeplanning, Grondvloer, Modimolle Munisipale Gebou, Privaatsak x1008, Modimolle, 0510, ingedien of gerig word. Volledige besonderhede en planne (as daar is) kan gedurende gewone kantoorure (08:00 – 13:00 en 13:45 – 15:00) by bogenoemde kantoor besigtig word vir ‘n periode van 28 dae na publikasie van die kennisgewing in die Plaaslike koerant. Sluitingsdatum vir besware: 10 – 12 – 2015. Aanvraer se straat en posadres: 16/9693 Phagameng Ext 10 P.O. Box 2491 Modimolle 0510. (23&30/10). MODIMOLLE LAND USE SCHEME, 2004 Notice is hereby given to all whom it may concern that in terms of Clause 23 of the abovementioned Scheme, I (full name) MOKOENA REFILWE ANNA intends applying to the Modimolle Local Municipality for consent to: Tarven on (Property and Suburb) 16/ 9693, Phagameng also known as (Street name and number) Extension 10 situated in an Residential 1 zone. (Example: Residential 1, Business 4 etc.) Any objection, with the grounds therefor, shall be lodged with or made in
writing to: The Divisional Manager: Town Planning: Ground Floor, Modimolle Municipal Building, Private Bag x1008, Modimolle, 0510 within 28 days of the publication of the advertisement in the Local newspaper viz: 23 & 30 October 2015. Full particulars and plans (if any) may be inspected during normal office hours (08:00 – 13:00 and 13;45 – 15:00) at the abovementioned office for a period of 28 days of the publication of the advertisement in the Local newspaper. Closing date for objections: 10 – 12 – 2015. Applicant street and postal address: 16/9693 Phagameng Ext 10 P.O. Box 2491 Modimolle 0510. (23&30/10). BOEDEL KENNISGEWING In die boedel van wyle: MASIA FANNIE HLONGWANE Identiteitsnommer: 530621 5306 081 Vroeër van: 932 Masekwa Street, Phagameng, Modimolle Boedelnommer: 25377/2014 Die Eerste en Finale Likwidasie en Distribusierekening in bogenoemde boedel sal ter insae lê by die Meester van die Hoë Hof te Polokwane en by die Landdroskantoor te Modimolle, vir ‘n tydperk van 21 (een en twintig) dae, gereken vanaf publikasie hiervan. Gedateer te Modimolle op hierdie 13de dag van Oktober 2015. R.A. MULDER ABEL MULDER & SEUN Prokureur vir Eksekutrise Redlum Regskamers Tamsenstraat 46 Posbus 245 Modimolle, 0510 Tel: (014) 717 5327/8 VERW: MA2276/RM/ag NOTICE OF SALE IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (WESTERN CAPE DIVISION, CAPE TOWN) CASE NO: 3518/2014 In the matter between:- ABSA BANK LIMITED Plaintiff and JAQMARIE INVESTMANTS CC Registration Number: CK2008/139388/23 Defendant Remaining extent of Portion 7 of Erf 1314 Warmbad Extension 13 township, measuring 661 (six hundred and sixty one) square metres. Held by Deed of Transfer T120135/2008 Registered in the name of JAQMARIE INVESTMENTS (CK2008/ 139388/23) Situated at 7 Tarentaal Park, 18 Huilbos Avenue, Warmbad Extension 13 , Bela Bela Will be sold by public auction on Wednesday, 18 November 2015 at 11h00 at the Sheriff’s Office, 52 Robertson Street, Bela Bela.
Improvements (Not guaranteed): 3 Bedrooms, 1 garage, lounge, dinning room, kitchen, 2 bathrooms. The conditions of sale provides inter alia that:1. The sale will be without reserve to the highest bidder; 2. A 10% deposit is payable immediately after the auction and that the balance is payable against registration; A copy of the terms and conditions that will apply to the auction is available for inspection at the office of the sheriff and also on our website at www.snhlegal.co.za Dated at Bellville this 12th October 2015. SANDENBERGH NEL HAGGARD Per: L SANDENBERGH Golden Isle, 281 Durban Road Bellville NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROCESS (BASIC ASSESSMENT) In terms of Regulation 543 of the regulations published in Government Notice No. 33306 of 2010 under Section 54 read with section 44 of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998), notice is hereby given taht ATC South Africa is of intention to carry out the following activities: 1. Project name: ATC SA Base Station: Bela Bela Nursery Project description: ATC South Africa intends to construct a 36m lattice mast with antennae mounted onto the mast, and container housing associated equipment. The size of the base station (fenced area) in which the mast and associated equipment will be placed will measure 12m x 12m (144m²). Location: The site is located on Portion 9 of Erf 1459 Warmbad Ext 20 in the town of Bela Bela in the Bela Bela Municipality area. 2. Project name: ATC SA Base Station: Bela Bela Power Station Project Description: ATC South Africa intends to construct a 36m lattice mast with antennae mounted onto the mast and container housing equipment. The size of the base station (fenced area) in which the mast and associated equipment will be placed will measure 12m x 12m (144m²). Location: The site is located on Erf 1394 Warmbad Ext 20 aproximately 3km South of Bela Bela in the Bela Bela Municipality area. 3. Project name: ATC SA Base Station: Roodekuil Bela Bela Project description: ATC South Africa intends to construct a 36m lattice mast with antennae mounted onto the mast, and container housing associated equipment. The size of the base station (fenced area) in which the mast and associated
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equipment will be placed will measure 12m x 12m (144mm²). Location: The site is located on the remainder of Portion 147 of the Farm Roodekuil 496 KR in the Roodekuil area approximately 2km East of Bela Bela, Bela Bela Municipality area. 4. Project name: ATC SA Base Station: Warmbad Ext 20 Project description: ATC South Africa intends to construct a 36m lattice mast with antennae mounted onto the mast, and container housing associated equipment. The size of the base station (fenced area) in which the mast and associated equipment will be placed will measure 12m x 12m (144m²). Location: The site is located on Portion 1 of Erf 1450 Warmbad Ext 20 approximately 1km South of Bela Bela in the Bela Bela Municipality area. The above actions require Environmental Impact Assessment Studies (Basic Assessment Process) and these projects will be registered with the Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism. In order to ensure that you are identified as an interested and /or affected party, please submit, in writing, your name, contact information and interest in the matter, within 30 days of publication of this advertisement, to the address hereunder. TEKPLAN ENVIRONMENTAL, P.O. Box 55714, Polokwane, 0700 Tel: (015) 291 4176/7 Fax: 086 218 3267.
Top Achievers receive prizes at Meetsetshehla
Meetsetshehla Secondary School Prefects for 2016 with Head Boy Mussa Moyo and Head Girl Francina Phago, in the middle of the group. Photo supplied Marlene Vermaak Meetsetshehla Secondary School hosted their annual prize-giving ceremony on Friday, 23 October. A number of guests and friends of the school attended the event, in addition to the learners. The guest speaker for the event, Johannes Monyeki, was a former learner of the school who matriculated in 2006. After passing Grader 12, he became involved in various community-based projects as a youth advisor. After that, he completed a learnership programme at Lepalala Wilderness School in 2011. Monyeki then joined the Lapalala team as a permanent youth educator. “Young people must realise that life is not just about their rights and demands. IT is also about their responsibilities. Young people must realise what the value of their own, and other people’s, time is. They must also learn to be tolerant of others, even when they are different,” Monyeki said. Monyeki went into detail about the need for discipline. “We need discipline to make South Africa a better place. You need discipline to make your own dreams come true.” Prefects for the 2016 Academic year
were also announced. Head boy Mussa Moyo, Head girl Francina Phago, Deputy Head Boy Joseph Marakalla, and Deputy Head Girl Mpho Lekoto were all appointed to these responsible positions. The group of learners must now help to lead other learners in the right direction. Dux Scholars in each grade were rewarded: Natasha Moyo in Grade 8, Hendrick Segodi in Grade 9, Phineas Mochai in Grade 10, Marcus Lebelo in Grade 11, and Klaas Lehutso in Grade 12. One of the highlights of the event is the special prizes. These prizes are handed out to Grade 12 learners who have distinguished themselves. Daphiny Baloyi received the Northern Education Trust prize for the learner who has continually improved in all spheres of her school career. Sarita Motshegoa received The Gary Farrant Prize for the senior girl who has shown pleasantness, responsibility, honesty and hard work in her school career, while Jim Malepile received the Rupert Farrant Prize for the senior boy who has been polite, showed repect to older and younger learners, was wellmannered throughout the year, and was helpful and supportive to all members of his class.
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Mmamakwa Service School Career Day
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Photos by Lizzy Bapela
The Department of Education also entices many learners as they want to be teachers and some, officials and managers in the Department.
Law enforcers are always in uniform and waiting in anticipation to see that law is abided by. These learners cannot wait make a mark in their community.
To know that they are in the art industry, you will notice by their dress and creativity. These artists cannot wait to show Mzansi what they made of.
Government officials send messages of support to matriculants Hoërskool Nylstroom learners posed for a photo with the mayor and her entourage after receiving goodie hampers. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Lizzy Bapela The mayor of Modimolle, Councillor Kgaretja Lekalakala, conveyed a good-luck message to Grade 12 class learners from her area ahead of their 2015 examinations on Monday, 26 October. The mayor recently visited various secondary schools in Modimolle, Alma and Vaalwater, addressing the learners and distributed bags, pens, and pencils as a token of good luck to them. In her address, the mayor said that improved outcomes are expected from the learners. She said that, as the municipality, they are proud that the learners will do their best and make them proud as usual. “All the best to you, and good luck,” she said. Meanwhile the Waterberg Youth Chamber for Business also wished the Grade 12’s well, emphasizing that matric is undoubtedly an important milestone. The chamber’s spokesperson Malone Noana said that these exams are probably the most crucial and vital examinations that the learners will ever write, since they eventually determine their lifelong career options. He said that it is vital to manage their stress. “Remember,” he said. “Desire is the key to motivation and the best way to motivate you is to stop stressing about what will happen
Spokesperson for Waterberg Youth Chamber for Business Malome Nkoana also wished the Grade 12’s well on behalf of his organisation. Photo: Lizzy Bapela when things go wrong and start thinking about how good things will be when they go right,” he said. Nkoana also encouraged parents and communities to support the learners by ensuring that the home environment is conducive to studying, since learners’ success in these exams depend on effective time management and smart study techniques. Limpopo MEC for Education Ishmael Kgetjepe also wished the Grade 12 learners
Limpopo MEC for Education Ishmael Kgetjepe. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
the best and encouraged community members to support learners during this period. The MEC visited some of the secondary schools as part of monitoring the smooth running of examinations on Monday, 26 October. Departmental spokesperson Doctor Naledzani Rasila said that this visit is also aimed at establishing examination processes in schools around the province. Meanwhile, he MEC continues to join congregations to ask the divine blessings for smooth running of the examinations. Rasila
said that the sessions are also serving as encouragement to learners to double the study efforts for the examinations. There are 118 737 learners ready to write in 1693 centres across the province and prayer services are held in different churches around the province. The Department welcomes this support for learners and encourages people from different faiths and beliefs to perform their blessing rituals in wishing the learners well during their examinations.
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Parents support children during their SAFA trials SAFA and TransNet officials registered players before the game. Photo: TK Mashaba
Players queued to get their jerseys before their games. Photo: TK Mashaba
Barefoot soccer players played to impress during the SAFA and TransNet trials. Photo: TK Mashaba
TK Mashaba Parents from across the Waterberg brought their children to the SAFA and TransNet
School of Excellence soccer trials held at Bela-Bela’s Sunfa Stadium on Sunday, 18 October. Young players aged 14 and under came to display their talents for the scouts. Around
200 children were registered on the day. A representative from TransNet said that they felt that this was a positive initiative, and said that they are glad to have such excellent attendance from the Waterberg
region. SAFA Regional Vice President Jack Maluleke also attended the event. Scouts will be communicating with the parents of selected children in the near future.
Raeleng and Hoërskool benefit from Forever Resorts and Old Mutual donations TK Mashaba
Raeleng Secondary School players with Sam Rammutla and Shela Matlou. Photo: TK Mashaba
Warmbad Hoërskool players with Rammutla and Shela Matlou. Photo: TK Mashaba
Two Bela-Bela schools received early Christmas when Forever Resorts and Old Mutual donated them a full set of soccer jerseys. Raeleng Secondary School and Warmbad Hoërskool were donated these jerseys on Monday, 25 October by the two companies as part of their social responsibility program. Sam Rammutla, manager at Forever Resorts, said that this was their way of giving back to the community, by helping these schools in their need. “We are still looking forward to helping more at Raeleng, as they do not have a good sports ground, but that will unfold at a later stage,” said Rammutla. Shela Matlou, a representative from Old Mutual, also said that it was a great initiative to help, as the companies are part of the community. “Many of our members are teachers, and most of the time when we visit these schools they tell us of their needs. We also work with other stakeholders to meet their needs,” said Matlou. The two teams met on the field of play for a friendly game after the handover. The game was won by Hoërskool with a score of 4-2 after they played a one-all draw before going into extra time.