The Beat 31 January 2014

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31 January 2014

Murder suspect on trial

Crack down on alleged copper thieves

other with bottles. She said that unfortunately one of the combatants A man in his early twenties appeared bled severely and died on the scene. before the Bela-Bela Magistrate’s She also said that the paramedics Court in called to the connection with scene certified a charge of the victim dead Both parties were murder. Police when they under the influence spokesperson arrived.

Constable Glen David Mabuza, of alcohol...

Manamela said 22 was arrested that the incident a few hours happened next later. Manamela to the Sunfa Stadium gate in confirmed that both the suspect and Extension 5 on the early hours of the deceased were under influence of Monday, 27 January. alcohol.

According to the information An eyewitness told the police that received, two friends were having he tried to stop the fight, but the pair drinks at a local tavern and ended up continued fighting until the unfortunate walking back home together at incident occurred. around 02:00 in the morning. Police The investigating officer in the case said that the two had an argument on said that the suspects will return for their way back home. According to his next court appearance on Manamela, the two attacked each Monday, 3 February.

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Phineas Majola and John Moeti with the copper cables they had allegedly stolen. Photo Andries van der Heyde

Jinnah Park’s electricity woes

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Justin Steyn Bela-Bela police arrested two suspects who were allegedly in possession of stolen copper cables to the value of R11 000, on Wednesday, 22 Januuary.

According to Bela-Bela Police spokesperson Glen Manamela, a police patrol vehicle was doing patrol rounds in the Bela-Bela townships when the officers noticed the men walking with several bags containing the copper

cables. A saw, rope and steak knife has also been confiscated by the police.

The accused, Phineas Majola (35) and John Moeti (38), made their first court appearance at the Bela-Bela Magistrate’s court on Wednesday 22 January where their case was postponed to Tuesday 28 January.

On their second appearance both Majola and Moeti were released on R500 bail and are expected to reappear in court on Wednesday 19 February.

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Municipality attend to power outages Lizzy Bapela Modimolle Local Municipality has attended to the unforeseen electricity interruptions experienced in Vaalwater and Leseding Townships recently.

Municipal spokesperson Patrick Shika said that the power cut-offs started on Tuesday, 21 January and ended on Sunday, the 26th. He said that a damaged transformer at the substation caused the interruptions in the area.

“During the process the Municipality was on top of the situation, and many service providers and ESKOM were engaged to assist in getting a transformer. The Municipality went further and engaged with TSS Engineers for a transformer, and many tests were done before the transformer was released to us.

While waiting for the company, we further engaged ESKOM to assist in

getting the correct type of transformer.

We ended up getting one in Witbank on Saturday, 25 January and it was delivered on Sunday morning,” Shika said.

He acknowledged the efforts put in by the municipality’s technicians for working around the clock until they switched the electricity back on at 3:30 on Monday morning.

The Municipality has been engaging with different structures in the area regarding the interruptions. Shika said that the Municipal Council regrets and apologizes for the inconvenience that was caused to the community of Vaalwater at large during the 7 days without electricity.

Meanwhile, community members were happy to have electricity back after 7 days of “misery”. One resident said he hoped that the municipality has learnt how complicated life can be without electricity, as he did.

Alleged drug dealer in court again

Members of the Concerned Parents Fighting Against Drug Abuse (COPFADA) organisation protested at the Bela-Bela Magistrate’s Court during another alleged drug dealer’s appearance. Photo: Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela An alleged Nigerian drug dealer had to face angry residents when he appeared at the Bela Bela Magistrate’s Court on Thursday 23 January. Members of the organisation Concerned Parents Fighting Against Drug Abuse (COPFADA) protested in front of the magistrate’s court during another alleged drug dealer’s appearance.

The members have been travelling the journey of fighting against the use, trade and abuse of drugs for some time now, receiving help from the Warmbaths Taxi Association (WATA) in terms of transport. WATA decided to lend a helping hand in the journey, regarding the organisation’s campaigns as helpful and necessary in communities where drugs are popular.

The suspect, Henry Uzochukwu was arrested after being found in possession of drugs at the local hospital in March 2013. He has been denied bail following a series of court appearances since March 2013, and recently changed legal representatives from Teko Moloto of Moloto Attorneys to Trevor Tlhasi of Maluleka Attorneys.

Bela Bela detectives led by Captain Dolf Smith turned the suspect’s luck around when they followed a tip and arrested him.

The suspect was allegedly found with the drugs in his pockets, with more hidden in the car he was driving.

According to the police, he is very wellknown in town for his business. The suspect had support from his family members, who attended the court appearance accompanied by his legal representative. He is expected back in court on, Friday 31 January.

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Modimolle Municipality tenders apologies for recent water shortages TK Mashaba The Modimolle Local Municipality has sent a message of apology to residents who were affected by recent water shortages. The shortage, which saw the community go without water for six days recently, was apparently caused by burst water pumps.

Modimolle Municipal Spokesperson Pat Shika told The BEAT that the municipality apologized for the unforeseen circumstances which left the community with no alternative

other than tanker water.

“The fault lay with an ESKOM power failure which resulted in damage to two pump motors at the Magalies Water Klipdrift Plant,” he said.

No water was supplied to the Modimolle reservoir for the duration of the troubles, and the municipality was forced to dispatch water tankers to the affected areas.

He added a message of thanks for the community’s patience while the municipality dealt with the issues.

6 children accused of murder’s case is to be reviewed TK Mashaba The case against the six children who were arrested for the murder of the three Kekana children in August 2012 is to be reviewed by the Child Justice Department.

Warrant Officer Gerty van der Merwe told The BEAT that the six children were found not guilty and were released in July last year. The case is still pending review, however.

“What I can say is that the three children under 14 were released first as they were too young to stand trial, and that the other three were released after they were found not guilty,” Van der Merwe said.

The children, whose names cannot be made public, were arrested two years ago in connection with the brutal murder of the Kekana children Bafana (9), Hosea (10) and their cousin Johanna (12), who were found dead in Mookgophong in August 2012. They had been stoned to death, their hands and feet tied with shoelaces.

According to Warrant Officer George Ledwaba, five of the six accused children were homeless, and it was suspected that they were under the influence of glue or other drugs.

The minors were kept at a place of safety in Polokwane while the court proceedings were ongoing.

Teens arrested for assault ‘I know one of the boys who attacked my son and do not understand why this has happened...’

Justin Steyn Two teenage boys aged 15 and 18 have appeared at the Bela-Bela magistrate court for allegedly assaulting a 21-yearold man with an iron rod.

The incident took place on Sunday 19 January at Letlhabile Park in the BelaBela Township while the victim, Makata Lekalakala, was on his way home from shopping.

Lekalakala’s father Mmabatho told The BEAT that the two teens attacked Lekalakala after they demanded money from him. Mmabatho said that he is familiar with one of the boys involved and does not understand the reason behind the attack.

“I know one of the boys who attacked my son and do not understand why this

has happened. As for the other boy, I do not understand why he had gotten involved as he is still very young,” he said.

According to Bela-Bela Police spokesperson, Glen Manamela, Lekalakala suffered injuries on his right eye, lower back and nose.

The duo made their first court appearance at the Bela-Bela Magistrates court on Wednesday, 22 January where their cases where postponed to different dates.

The 18-year-old was released on a warning but is expected to re-appear in court on Thursday 6 February.

The 15-year-old has been sentenced undergo a diversion program and his case has been postponed to Tuesday 11 February.

Hollyhood Entertainment bust suspect to appear in court TK Mashaba Mookgophong Police had a good day when they busted two men suspected of breaking into Hollyhood Entertaiment Casino in Mookgophong.

The suspects, aged between 30 and 40, were arrested on Thursday, 23 January after a manhunt by police.

According to Warrant Officer George Ledwaba the two, one of whom is a foreign national, are alleged to have stolen about R19 000 from the casino.

“They were arrested and appeared briefly before the Mookgophong Magistrate’s Court and are due to appear again on Monday, 3 February,” said Ledwaba.

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Power crisis at school causes students to faint

Gr. R students at Jinnah Park Primary School attend classes under a tree because of a shortage of classroom space. Photo: Andries van der Heyde Andries van der Heyde Outrageous municipality bills, power and water supplies being regularly disrupted, more students every year and classrooms that are already over-full.

These are only a few of the problems facing staff, students and parents at Jinnah Park Primary School in Bela Bela.

Sources who have the school’s best interests at heart told The BEAR that ‘the Department of Education, in addition to the local authorities, have failed the school terribly.”

Nobody at the school would talk to the press, allegedly for fear of reprisals.

The BEAT was told that, when the school

closed in December 2013, there were 528 students. In the beginning of 2014 about 160 new students were added, though the school does not have classrooms or even toilet facilities for all the children.

According to a source, the Department of Education appointed a contractor to build new bathrooms at the school. Currently there are only five toilets for girls and five for boys at the school.

The contractor never arrived, however – and this while the renovations were scheduled to be finished by the end of February. There was mention of ten new classrooms, an administration office and a fence around the school.

The source, an education expert, says

that, according to law, there should be no more than 40 students per teacher in a classroom.

The BEAT visited the school recently and found that there were more than 80 students in one Grade 4 class.

The BEAT is also in possession of proof that the school has been requesting extra tables and chairs for the students since 2012. They also requested temporary classrooms for until the new classrooms can be completed.

The school is currently using three temporary classes, but the extra classes they requested still have not arrived.

According to sources the school has sent five requests to the Department since 2012.

As the classrooms are already over-full, the school has had no choice but to house Grade R students under trees on the terrain.

The other headache is the school’s municipal power and water bills.

The Bela Bela Municipality allegedly disconnected the school’s power shortly before the start of the final exams in November last year. Once the school had paid an amount, the municipality reconnected the power.

According to the bills, of which The BEAT has copies, the school paid roughly R 138 000 to the municipality last year.

The school’s power was disconnected again on 10 January of this year, just before the new term was due to start.

A government subsidy of R178 000 to cover costs was apparently only partly paid.

When The BEAT visited the school on the 17th of January the power was still out. The recent heatwave conditions that pervaded most of the country made the situation unbearable, especially in the temporary classes which, naturally, have no air conditioning. Temperatures of over 35? were recorded, and some students fainted in the classrooms while others suffered nosebleeds.

It is apparently impossible to allow the students to rotate classes due to the issues with space. Instead, the teachers rotate between classrooms.

An official from the Department of Education was apparently meant to visit the school on Wednesday, 15 January, but allegedly did not arrive.

Jinnah Park does not require parents to pay school fees and is dependent on the government to keep going.

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Modimolle residents demand recall of local councillor Lizzy Bapela

Senior citizens of Modimolle’s Extension 8 and 9 joined in a protest at ward councillor Jimmy Maropeng’s house recently. Photo supplied

Residents of Extension 8 and 9 in Modimolle are threatening to boycott the coming general elections if the ANC does not recall Ward 5 councillor Jimmy Maropeng.

Concerned residents expressed their anger by protesting in front of Maropeng’s house on Sunday, 26 January.

The residents complain that Maropeng has not called a mass meeting since being appointed and has not been performing his duties in other areas.

They allege that he evicted residents from their RDP houses and either sold or rented them to other people. They also allege that he gave food parcels that had been intended for orphans to his friends and relatives.

Another issue that inspired the march was the fact that the Limpopo Provincial Department of Corporative Governance, Human Settlement and Traditional Affairs (CoGHSTA) recently handed over title deeds to residents of Extension 10, while those of Extension 8 and 9 are still pending. Extension 8 and 9 residents became upset because their areas had been established before 10, and should therefore have been serviced first.

Government called on to fund university student

Concerned residents of Modimolle’s Extension 8 and 9 protested for the removal of the ward 5 councilor Jimmy Maropeng for allegedly not doing his job. Photo supplied Regarding the matter of corruption regarding RDP houses, Property Development Senior Manager Lanny Ramothwala said that the provincial government would not tolerate corruption. He said that they noted the residents’ complaints and will conduct a thorough investigation. He told the residents that if it is found that there are indeed RDP houses that were sold those who were involved would face the wrath of the law.

Responding to the issue of title deeds in Extension 8 and 9, Ramothwana said that the department was working on a legal matter related to the issue and promised that the situation would be remedied in due

Waterberg candidates for top seats lists

‘…it is unforgivable that students would work hard academically throughout the year, only to be turned away because the government funding scheme has run out of funds.’

Lizzy Bapela The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Waterberg supports statements by their national command team condemning reports that government funding for university students has run out.

Jerry Hine of the EFF in Waterberg said that they are concerned about thousands of students who were recently turned away due to lack of government bursary funding in the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). He said that it is unforgivable that students should work hard throughout the academic year, only to be turned away because the government funding scheme has run out of money.

The EFF said that South Africa has limited access to higher education and training. They said that the least that the government can do is to make sure that no student is turned away at an institution of higher learning because of funding. The party called on the government to make available funding for all academically deserving students.

They also called upon university administration not to close their

doors on students based on funding, but to join workers and students in the struggle to hold the state accountable in providing for needy students instead.

The party’s national spokesperson, Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, said that the issue of funds condemns more youths to hopelessness and poverty and the fact that there are not enough funds demonstrates a lack of proper planning by the government. He said that the government should be able to predict how much funding should be made available for students, taking into account the available space in institutions of higher learning.

Ndlozi said that the door of learning must be open to all students, as the EFF’s policy calls for free education of first-world quality. He said that the education system must be able to prepare well-rounded individuals who will play a critical role in the social, political and economic development of the country.

By the time of going to press, NSFAS Project Communications Manager Lauren Vanacore had not yet responded to a request for comment.

course.

A representative of the concerned residents, Emmanuel Mohlala, told The BEAT that a representative of the municipality said that they should not talk about the issues to anyone.

Meanwhile, Limpopo MEC for CoGHSTA Eshmael Kgetjepe is expected to visit the area this week and address the residents.

Mohlala confirmed the MEC’s possible visit and said that the address will take place at Extension 8 Sports Ground.

Modimolle municipal spokesperson Patrick Shika could not comment on the matter, as he did not have information about it. He referred any queries to the ANC and CoGHSTA.

Councillor David Sebelebele is one of those nominated in the provincial list. Photo supplied Lizzy Bapela Members of the Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Waterberg District have made it to the list of preferred candidates at the provincial and national level. The DA has finalised its list for both the Provincial Legislature and the National Assembly and released it on Monday, 27 January, following their conference held over the weekend. DA Limpopo Provincial Leader Jacques Smalle said that this list has now been endorsed by

the Federal Executive of the Party. The elected members serve the party at the branch and district level in local municipalities across Waterberg.

Councillor Lesiba Manamela from Lephalale has made it to number six on the provincial list, with Councillor David Sebelebele of Modimolle at number nine. In the national list, Beyers Smit of Mogalakwena has made it to number six, while Elsa Treurnicht of Modimolle made it to number nine. Smit is a councillor, while Treurnicht is a divisional manager and they are both stationed at the Waterberg District Municipality.

These members have made it to the list of preferred candidates for possible seats at the Provincial Legislature and the National Assembly.

After a very robust selection process, the DA managed to put forward a diverse pool of candidates. Smalle highlighted that the pool consists of people from all walks of life including both the older generation and the youth.

“I would like to congratulate all those who are successful. To those who did not make it, DA Limpopo is on the growth trajectory and there will be other opportunities to serve the party,” Smalle said.

Meanwhile, the party’s Limpopo provincial spokesperson Langa Bodlani has been nominated as the preferred premier candidate. Soon after the elections, as the provincial leader, Smalle will be in the province on a full time basis.

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Photo of the week It’s never ‘not your problem’ One of the hot contenders for this year’s Best Picture Academy Award, as well as the Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress, among others (there’s a list, it’s got many nominations) was a film called 12 Years a Slave, based on the true story of Solomon Northup, a free man who was sold into slavery.

It’s a truly phenomenal film, a no-holds-barred examination of the cruelty of slavery. It was intended to make the audience think, and it did.

What it made me think was that everyone in that film was trapped.

Solomon Northup was trapped, because he was made a slave.

The slaves on the plantation were trapped, because…well, slaves, again.

And the slave owners? They were trapped too. Whether they were trapped by their own greed or by the system they were raised in is irrelevant.

Because they were stuck in the system, and they perpetuated it, and the reasons why don’t matter.

Freedom is not something that one man can have while denying it to another.

Can’t be free if I simultaneously deprive you of your freedom. For one thing, I will never be free of the fear that one day you will become free despite my best efforts. As Solomon Northup did.

Eventually. After 12 years and unimaginable suffering, he was able to go home and rejoin his family.

It’s impossible to split freedom up into portions, and give this much to one, and so much to the other.

That’s something we as South Africans know intimately.

We have lived like that, and in the end we decided that we could bear it no more. Madiba, I think, understood the principle.

Freedom must be free for all, or nobody can be truly free.

That’s an important thing to remember as we move further into the Information Age, as the world shrinks around us.

The world is becoming one, the ‘Global Village,’ as some call it.

Eventually we are going to have to realize that freedom is our responsibility, not just in our own country, but in the world.

Eventually, we are going to understand that if we stand idly by and allow tyrants to oppress our fellow men and women, no matter where on the face of the Earth they are, we are not only failing them, but ourselves.

Because every freedom and right that is taken away from someone else can be taken away from you too.

It is our responsibility as human beings, and as citizens of the world, to fight against oppression wherever we find it and whatever form it may take.

Seek the lofty by reading, hearing and seeing great work at some moment every day. -Thornton Wilder

What is the Church?

These three soccer fans were waiting at the touchline for the action to come to them. Photo: TK Mashaba

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When contemplating about possible challenges that the church is faced with, it would be of paramount importance to firstly define what the church is. We need to understand ourselves, and our responsibilities as Christians.

Thus, it is fundamental to understand what the church is.

The word “church” is derived from the Greek word “ekklesia”, which is actually a combination of the verb kaleo = to call, with the prefix ex = from. Paul often speaks of “the church of God”.

Thus, the church is “a people who are called by God”. They are created and belong to God – It means that they are different from those who do not believe in God because their lives are informed, guided and directed by the Law of God since they are in a covenant relationship with God. The church came into being through Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ played a critical role of mediating the founding of the Church. As a result, it becomes impossible to understand the church without understanding the person and work of Jesus Christ, (Eph. 1 : 22 – 23; 4 : 11 – 15; Col. 1 : 24; 3 : 15).

The church is the body of Christ (1 Cor. 12 : 12 – 27).

Christ Head of Church (Eph. 5 : 23; Col. 1 : 18).

Christ Source of Church’s growth (Col. 2 : 19).

Robert P Mills said: “As the called out people of God, the body of Christ, the Church is first and foremost a theological – not anthropological, sociological or political – entity.”

“The Church is the visible, earthly expression of the people of God, whose true home is heaven.”

“The Church is the whole communion of persons called by God the Father to acknowledge the Lordship of His Son Jesus, in word and sacrament, in witness and in service, and through the power of the Holy Spirit, to collaborate with Jesus’ mission for the sake of the Kingdom of God.” Brothers and sisters, as believers in Christ, we are the Church.

We are called by God to become His. We must reflect that in our lives.

However, as the Church, we should not loose side of the fact that God’s called people are not withdrawn from the earth. The Church goes on to exist in all jovial circumstances and tribulations. As a result, the church will always be faced with particular challenges, which may seem to be quite insurmountable according to human understanding. Our witness has to be practically visible and observed wherever we are, Rm. 12: 4 – 5; 1 Cor. 12: 27 – All Christians at all times are members of one body.

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SMALLS FOR SALE: Fish & Chips and traditional african food take away for sale in Vaalwater Limpopo with all necessary catering machinery to grow the business. All goods listed and can be asked for on request, business is young and owner must sell for health reasons.

Enquiries 083 958 5679 PROPERTY FOR SALE: Lovely 4 bedroom house in ext 5 Bela Bela. 2 Bathroom/ 3 reception/ tropical garden.

Private sale. R1 000 000 Negotiable. Colleen 072 199 0090

LEGALS NOTIFICATION FOR THE WATER USE LICENSE APPLICATION FOR THE ABSTRACTION OF WATER FROM THE LEPHALALE RIVER AND FOUNTAINS ON THE PROPERTY AND THE STORING OF WATER ON THE FARM “X”KRAAL 168 KR, PORTION 2, LIMPOPO PROVINCE This notice is issued in terms of Section 40 of the National Water Act (Act No. 36 of 1998). MR. L LOUW, FARM “X”KRAAL (KAFFERSKRAAL) 168 KR, portion 2, Limpopo Province is in the process of applying for a Water Use License Application (WULA) for authorisation from the Department of Water Affairs (DWA).

PROJECT AREA The farm “X”KRAAL 168 KR, portion 2, is situated approximately 50 km south west of the town Mokopane in the Limpopo Province.

The project site includes portion 2 of the farm Kafferskraal 168 KR. WATER USES TO BE APPLIED FOR The following water uses

will be applied for, and will require authorisation as per Section 21 of the National Water Act (No 36 of 1998): (a) - Taking of water from a water resource. (b) - Storing of water PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS Geo Soil and Water cc have been appointed as independent consultants to undertake the WULA for this project.

A Public Participation Process (PPP) is a legally required component for this application and notification and provisions for objections and comments must be undertaken.

COMMENTS OR OBJECTIONS Should you have any issues, concerns or questions regarding the MR. L LOUW, FARM “X”KRAAL 168 KR, portion 2 WULA; you are welcome to contact DELIA MARé in writing, telephone, fax or e-mail at: GEO SOIL AND WATER CC Attention: DELIA MARé Postnet Suite C319, Pivate Bag x18, Lynnwood Ridge, 0040 Tel: 081 837 6638 Fax: 086 691 5753 Email: admin@geosoilwater.co.za (17,24,31/01&7/2).

NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION IN THE POLOKWANE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NORTHERN GAUTENG HIGH COURT CASE NO: 25/2013 In the matter between: NEDBANK LIMITED Plaintiff and MEKIA MICHAEL MOLEKOA (ID: 701010 6992 086) Defendant Pursuant to a Judgement of the above Court on 11 June 2013 and Writ of attachment dated 15 August 2013’ the under-mentioned immovable property will be sold in execution on: Wednesday 19 February 2014 11H00 (am) at Sheriff ’s offices, Bela Bela, 52 Robertson Avenue, Bela Bela (Warmbaths),

Limpopo Province to the highest bidder:Erf 1334 Bela Bela Extension 1 township Registration Division K.R., Limpopo Province.

Measuring: 295 (two hundred and ninety five) square metres held under Deed of Transfer T003608/2008.

Property also known as: 1334 MOTSISI STREET, Bela Bela (Warmbaths). (“the property”) Subject to conditions contained therein THE PROPERTY IS ZONED: RESIDENTIAL (“the property”) Subject to the following conditions: 1. The property shall be sold “VOETSTOOTS” to the bidder and the sale shall be subject to the provisions of Section 66 of the Magistrate’s Court Act of 1944, as amended, subject however to the confirmation of the sale by the first bondholder, namely NEDBANK LIMITED. 2. The purchase price shall be paid as to 10% (percent) of the purchase price in cash on the date of the sale and the unpaid balance, together with interest thereon at the rate of 6.80% p.a. to the date of registration of transfer, shall be paid or secured by a bank guarantee, within 14 (fourteen) days after the sale.

3. The following improvements are reported to be on the property, but are not guaranteed: Unknown.

4. CONDITIONS OF SALE: The full conditions of the sale may be inspected at the offices of the Sheriff of the High Court, Bela Bela (Warmbaths) Mrs DM Seleka, 52 Robertson Avenue, Bela Bela, 0480. Tel: (014) 736 3389.

Dated at Polokwane this 14 January 2014.

PJ VAN STADEN Attorneys of Plaintiff(s) ESPAG MAGWAI ATTORNEYS Adam Tas Building 26 Jorissen Street Polokwane

Tel: 015 297 5374 Fax: 015 297 5042 REF: PJ VAN STADEN/ RETHA/MAT2939.

LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNTS IN DECEASED ESTATE LYING FOR INSPECTION In terms of section 35(5) of Act 66 of 1965 notice is hereby given that copies of the liquidation and distribution accounts (Amended first and final) in the Estate specified below will be open for inspection of all persons with an interest therein for a period of 21 days from the date of publication hereof, whichever may be the later, at the offices of the Master and Magistrate’s as stated. Should no objection thereto be lodged with the Masters concerned during the specific period, the executors will proceed to make the payments in accordance with the accounts.

1. Estate no: 3623/2011 Master’s Office: Polokwane Surname: KOCH Christian names: ABRAHAM JOHANNES Date of birth: 1 July 1954 Identity No: 540701 5086 087 Last address: Rivierstraat 26, Nylstroom, 0510 Only aplicable if deseased was married in community of property/subject to the accrual system.

Christian names and surname of surviving spouse SUSANNA MAGRIETHA MAGDALENA SOPHIA KOCH Date of birth: 22 August 1954 Identity No: 540822 0159 081 Discription of account other than First and Final: Magistrate’s office: Nylstroom Master’s offices Advertiser and address: MARINUS VAN JAARSVELD ATTORNEY P O Box 1444 Bromhof 2154 Tel: 011 886 5624.

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Good Samaritans motivate students Bela-Bela Forever Resorts Management recently conducted a back to school campaign at Raeleng. Photo: Lizzy Bapela

Lizzy Bapela The management of Forever Resorts in Bela Bela dressed in school uniforms and headed to their adopted school, Raeleng Secondary while conducting a back to school campaign on Tuesday, 21 January.

The team addressed the students and outlined various fields of work and facilities available at the resorts. They also interacted with the students after their speeches and gave them goodies such as sweets and small stationery hampers.

The team wore school uniform to show the students that they are appreciated and have their full support throughout their studies. The resorts chose to support the school in its time of need, helping with repairs to help ensure the smooth running of the school. They contributed towards the school’s development in ways such as sponsoring events, reconnecting the electricity, installing a ceiling and fixing a leaky

roof. A tractor is sent to the school twice a year to cut grass and clean the yard.

The resort management also donated reception chairs, two computers and a printer to the school, and visits the school regularly to check on the situation.

In his address, the resort’s general manager Tom Biewenga said that the campaign is aimed at motivating the students during the school’s reopening, so that they can start the academic year filled with enthusiasm and commitment.

He also told the students about study and work opportunities available in the hospitality sector, especially at the resort.

Forever Resorts has an academy where they send a number of matriculants to study every year. Interested students must have completed their matric with subjects such as Maths, Accounting, Maths Literacy and Tourism. If they have most or all of the subjects then it will be an added advantage.

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Harry Gwala Str. 6, Private Bag X1008, Modimolle 0510

WATER RESTRICTIONS

FIN AL NO TICE FINAL NOTICE

Due to the current heat wave in and around Modimolle, the community tend to use more water than they normally consume. Modimolle Local Municipality urges the residents to use water sparingly.

REMOVAL OF ILLEGAL ADVERTISING BOARDS

The appeal to use water sparingly comes in the wake of reservoirs which are below average because of the high usage of water.

Notice is hereby given by the Modimolle Local Municipality to the Public and business community with regards to the removal of illegal advertising boards within the municipal jurisdictions.

The water restrictions are still in force and residents are advised to adhere to them.

NB: A fine of R500,00 will be imposed in any transgression.

Residents are also warned against watering the gardens, washing cars using hosepipes and other water spoiling activities. Consumption by business and industry for the washing of vehicles and / or equipment should be limited to the use of buckets only.

The municipality, as water service authority should set the example by suspending the watering of all parks and gardens which are not supplied with borehole water.

Civic Centre OR Tambo Square Harry Gwala Street MODIMOLLE 0510

SN BAMBO MUNICIPAL MANAGER

(Notice No: 1/1/2014 – 20/1/2014)

Modimolle Local Municipality is in the process of removing all illegal boards and advertising signs which are not conforming to the Municipal By-Laws.

NB: Businesses and individuals who have put up illegal advertising boards without approval of the municipality, should remove afore said boards as a matter of urgency.

The municipality will remove all the illegal boards with effect from 1 February 2014.

For more information or queries contact Mr M P Shika at mobile number 083 287 3336 of office number (014) 718-2045.

Civic Centre OR Tambo Square Harry Gwala Street MODIMOLLE 0510

SN BAMBO MUNICIPAL MANAGER

(Notice No: 2/1/2014 – 21/1/2014)

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31 January, 2014

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Diesel n Dust jumps three positions in the log TK Mashaba The Bela Bela Stream A team Diesel n Dust are heading for the top again, and they are hopeful that this time they will stay focussed.

Two impressive wins have jumped the team from the fourth to the first position on the log.

Being on top is not a new experience for Diesel n Dust, who went to the promotional play offs last year after winning the Stream A Championship.

Diesel n Dust owner Pat Seema. Photo: TK Mashaba

Captions only: Photos of Laerskool Warmbad’s long jump, shot put and 60 meter sprint. Photos: Justin Steyn

Sadly, they were knocked out without being promoted.

“I am very pleased with the team’s performance,” said team owner Pat Seema. “They have been showing good combinations and focus lately. Being at the top of the league, of course, comes with pressures of its own, but we are going to stay focused.”

“We are looking to open a wider point gap as we know that without a significant lead we are always at risk,” he added.

Diesel n Dust beat Bazooka FC 3-0 on Saturday, 25 January, following on a 2-1 victory over Total Surrender.

Seema said his team has added several players from their development team.

“We haven’t signed any players from other teams,” Seema said. “We are developing our own players to add to the A-Team.”

Diesel n Dust is currently sitting pretty at the top of the log with 16 points.

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Real Madrid takes the lead in Stream B TK Mashaba The Mokopane-based team Real Madrid, who made news last year when they took SAFA to court, are maintaining a solid lead in Stream B this season.

They occupy first place in the log at the moment, a comfortable four points ahead of Yster United in second.

Madrid beat Maxoma 3-1 while Yster United beat Black Rangers 20. SASE played one-all against Mokopane Stone Breakers while Simple Yellows scored a cool three points by beating Mbu Eagles 1-0.

Moloto Morning Stars also played a three-all draw against Dimakatso while Siwelele once again showed the boys how it’s done by defeating Mookgophong All Stars 4-1.

Mosesetjane FC beat Black Rangers 4-3 on Sunday, 26 January.

In Stream A, Bazooka FC suffered a 3-0 loss against Diesel n Dust while Bela Bela Pirates beat NTK Happy Boys 2-1.

Elmar Auto lost 3-0 to M.Mammoet while A1 Terrors beat Boys to Men 10. Total Surrender flattened their fellow Bela Bela team Happy Hearts when they beat them 6-0. Home Defenders lost 2-1 to Troublemakers.

In Stream C, Mogul lost 3-1 to Shining Stars who are currently topping the Stream C log, while Ocean Birds and Barcelona played to a 2-all draw.

Sea Robbers robbed Zaba in a 9-4 score while Super Eagles lost 3-1 to Domingos, and Bafaladi played 1-all against Township Rollers.

Baroka FC who were promoted to National First Division. Photo Supplied

The state of soccer in Waterberg state.

“We can’t have a rotation of teams Soccer in Waterberg has been in a who play just for the sake of passing rather depressing state of late, with the time,” he said. “We need teams a dearth of teams being promoted to that are serious about the game, and higher levels. who will be getting promotions and From the LFA, teams have a moving on to the highest levels.” chance at promotion to the SAB, and There are a lot of factors hindering from there to the Second Division, teams’ progress, including the the eventual goal being the NFD teams’ managerial situations.

(National First “Many teams Division), with are coached by We can’t have a its high salaries their owners, and publicity. who are not rotation of teams Baroka FC always qualified who play just for the was the first for the positeam from the tion,” said sake of passing the Second DiviSeema. “This time... sion to be can affect the promoted to the teams’ chances NFD in nine in the champiyears, after failing for three years in onships.” the play-offs.

Seema said that owners should hire The Waterberg has three teams former local players to take on the role currently in the Second Division — of coach for these teams and train Modimolle Aces, Lephalale Young them to the highest possible standard.

Killers and Mosesetjane All Stars.

Seema, who also owns a team in Pat Seema, the Second Division the SAB, said he doesn’t see any League Manager, says that a lot of reason to play for the same league hard work lies ahead before soccer multiple times without being proin the Waterberg is in a satisfactory moted.

TK Mashaba

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