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Booze rush at Bela-Bela Lizzy Bapela
Bela-Bela came to a standstill on Monday, 30 January following an accident involving a beer truck on the R101 near Swift Diesel. The truck driver told police that a car in front of him had slowed down suddenly, at which point he lost control of the truck. The truck “jacknifed” or folded sideways, as trucks do when the driver attempts to stop too quickly. The driver confirmed that one of the containers of beer fell out of the truck as it slid, alarming passers-by, who rushed to claim the fallen goods. Most of those nearby were from Zuma View, and were soon joined by passing drivers. Several people also arrived from the Bela-Bela taxi rank, the Extendend Public Works Project (EPWP) working station, and other areas upon hearing the siren call of fallen beer. Many of those at the scene asked The BEAT where the rest of the beer was. The BEAT’s reporter interviewed a few eyewitnesses, many of whom were disappointed that they were not able to pick up any free beer, while those who had arrived earlier were able to make off with a few crates. Some bystanders were seen drinking at the scene, while law enforcement officials attempted to control the accident scene and regulate traffic. One bystander, Frans Molefe, said he had only recently arrived to see what was going on. He said that the bystanders wanted the broken beers very badly, and that they wished that they had arrived before the police. Molefe said he was amazed by the fact that some of the bystanders were brave enough to drink on the scene, regardless of the police presence. A taxi full of socialites heading to Gauteng also stopped and asked traffic officers where they hid the undamaged beer. The commuters said that they were going to a party and the beers would have helped and lessened their expenses, had they gotten there in time. Some staff members of the EPWP were seen in their uniform, running
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The accident resulted in the SAB suffering a huge loss as most of the beer were badly damaged. Photo: Lizzy Bapela to the scene to check if they could grab something. A huge disappointment was expressed by many of the on-lookers when the municipality’s disaster management team arrived, saying that the firefighting truck was confirming their “loss”. “Some people are lucky! Those who arrived here before us have crates while I only got two undamaged bottles of stuff I
never drink. But I’m going to drink it anyway as a consolation prize. I wish I had a car so I would have arrived immediately after the beer fell and grabbed everything,” an elderly woman told The BEAT. Her partner said he was angry that he only got four bottles. “Beer is beer. It does not matter what name it is but as you can see, it all came in one truck so it can all go into one stomach,” is
all he said. Detectives’ commander LieutenantColonel Abel Phetla confirmed that no case was opened with the police so they could not determine the amount of loss that the SAB have suffered. He added that only an accident report was recorded and most of the beer that fell was broken or containers damaged, resulting in the company suffering a great loss.
Eskom threatens LIM-368 with power cuts
Maope High learners upset after results chaos
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Police invades Modimolle tuck-shops Lizzy Bapela Modimolle tuck-shop owners were in hot water during an encounter with law enforcers on Thursday, 26 January. Various police units within the Modimolle cluster jointly embarked in a Thatha Zonke (meaning take everything) Operation with other stakeholder departments to raid local tuck-shops. The local Liquor Board and the departments of Environmental Affairs, Home Affairs and Health formed part of the operation. More than 12 shops were visited and an undisclosed amount of expired goods found at some of the shops were confiscated immediately and destroyed. Police spokesperson Warrant Officer James Findlay said the operation was a success and the owners were cooperating. He added that many of the owners were friendly when their team arrived at the shops, but when they start removing expired goods from the shelves, they became upset but were eventually persuaded that the police were only doing their jobs. He also said the team educated the owners in the process and helped them to be on alert when stocking up for their shops in future; and also alert their customers to check every item that they buy. Findlay further said that some of the items that they confiscated went straight to the dumping site, and the police could not determine the estimated overall value of the items. One shop owner who could not be named indicated that he learned through previous raids that dented tin food and drinks are dangerous to a human being’s
Some of the expired items that were confiscated from the raided shops. Photo supplied health and should be discarded. The owner added that he always verified the
Alleged poacher arrested in Lephalale
The Operation Thatha Zonke team members were hard at work raiding Modimolle tuck-shops. Photo supplied
validity of his stock when he puts them on the shelves as he did not want to
Family left destitute after fire
Police in Lephalale have arrested a businessman who is allegedly involved in rhino poaching. Photo supplied
Justin Steyn A 55 year old businessman has been arrested at a farm in Lephalale on Saturday 28 January for illegal hunting of specially protected wild animals. According to the provincial police spokesperson, Moatshe Ngoepe, Lephalale police were following up on information about seven rhinos that were allegedly killed and dehorned on a farm last year during November. “It is alleged that the rhinos were
transported in trucks to the farm where the animals were slaughtered. It is not yet known where these rhinos come from,” he said. Ngoepe said during the past weekend, police pounced on the said farm after obtaining a search warrant and discovered seven rhino tails, eight portions of lower legs and meat; all packed in a cold storage room. He said rhino hides were also found. Ngoepe said police are investigating information that during the arrest, a helicopter was seen loading the horns and taking off from the said farm.
The remains of the fallen shack after it caught fire on Saturday morning. Photo: TK Mashaba
TK Mashaba The early morning of Saturday, 21 January, turned sour for the Chauke family at Extension Six at Bela-Bela, when their shack caught fire and burned down. The incident occurred at approximately 06:00, and was most likely caused by an electrical fault. According to Alfred Chauke, head of the family, he discovered the incident when he returned from an errand. According to Alleta Chauke, Alfred’s
Alleged house burglar case withdrawn Justin Steyn The case against alleged house burglar, Seun Maluleka has been taken off of the roll until further notice. This comes after his latest court appearance on Wednesday 25 January, where witnesses to the burglary incident had apparently not been present for the court hearing. The matter was then taken off the role until further notice. Maluleka has been charged with theft after he was apprehended for allegedly attempting to steal a compressor machine from a resident residing in Swanepoel Street, Bela-Bela last year. The incident occurred on the morning
We chased the man immediately after receiving the call. of Thursday, 20 October 2016 when resident Amanda Ferreira woke up to her dogs barking frantically. A housemate, Shaun Dearall, informed her that a man was attempting to climb over their wall with a compressor that belonged
endanger people’s lives and be on the wrong side of the law.
to them. “Shaun went to investigate the constant barking of our dogs and he found that a man was attempting to steal one of our compressors. The compressor was being balanced on the wall as the man attempted
daughter, they were surprised by the smoke, but when they attempted to approach the shack, they discovered that the entire building was aflame. “We tried to put out the fire, but it was so powerful and we could not even save anything,” said Aletta. “My children’s school uniforms and my father’s ID documents were destroyed.” Chauke said he has lost everything, but remains grateful that his daughter and grandchildren were not hurt. Chauke was pleading that anyone who could help them should contact him on 072 102 5089.
to climb over it. Shaun managed to fight the man off and recovered the compressor. I contacted the BBCS and Galven Security to assist in apprehending the man,” Ferreira said. “We chased the man immediately after receiving the call. He fled on foot and we chased him from McCord Street. He managed to evade capture, but was finally caught and arrested in Park Street where he was hiding in an empty house,” Arlow said. Lieutenant-Colonel Abel Phetla said Maluleke was allegedly using the empty house to stow away goods he had stolen in the neighbourhood. Phetla added that the stolen goods varied from clothing and valuables to household items. The items had since been returned to their owners.
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“Big Five” shuts down Municipality Business at the Bela-Bela Municipality was brought to an abrupt halt when five councillors brought their offices to a standstill. The so-called “Big Five” — which consists of councillors, Henrietta Ledwaba, Spando Maluleka, Bonnie Malete, Freddy Hlungwane and Angelina Maluleka — marched into the municipality’s offices on Wednesday 25 January and ordered employees to vacate the premises, and refused to leave until their concerns were addressed by the upper structures of the ANC. Residents were also forbidden to enter the building by security personnel until the situation calmed down. The five claimed that upon their arrival at the Municipal building they found that the Boardroom and Council Chambers, where they arranged to meet with Ngobeni and certain other officials, had been locked. This was allegedly done by instruction of the acting Head of Department of Corporate services and Divisional Manager for Council Support Gloria Seleka. Ngobeni arrived at the offices, casually dressed, to find out why the municipality’s doors had been closed. The mayor attempted to open the doors of the Municipality in order for the Municipal employees to return to their offices. The five reportedly stopped him and demanded that their issues be addressed with him first before the offices were to be reopened. Ngobeni reportedly dismissed the requested and contacted the local police to
intervene. The Municipal Manager Morris Maluleka arrived soon thereafter and enquired about the situation. Ledwaba reportedly informed him that they are not willing to discuss any of their issues with him and demanded that their issues be handled by the upper structures of the ANC. Police were unable to ease the rowdy situation and a meeting could only be held between the five and Ngobeni after the arrival of the Regional Secretary, Tolly Mashamaite. After hearing the concerns raised by all sides, Mashamaite instructed Ngobeni to cancel the upcoming Council meeting which had been scheduled for Friday, 27 January, as he felt the agenda did not represent a true reflection of the issues and concerns raised by all councillors. Mashaimate apparently told Ngobeni that senior government officials and possibly the MEC’s themselves from the Limpopo Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (CoGHSTA) and Treasury will be coming to the Municipality on Monday, 30 January, to address issues raised by all councillors and help to put an agenda together for the next Council meeting. The incident went viral after a video of Ledwaba scolding Ngobeni had been leaked on social media, telling him that she is not afraid of losing her councillors position. It has also left a bitter taste in the mouths of concerned resident and local non-profit organization, Change for Bela-Bela. “We have held the firm belief that most councillors from all the major political parties are not doing enough for the community and that they have been failing the community in regards to the above as well as local economic development and local job creation initiatives. But something remarkable is currently happening. It seems as if some of them are finally starting to hear the cries of the community. They have finally started to revolt and push back in the interest of their own electorate and the broader community,” said the organization’s founder NJ van Heerden.
Municipal employees were left outside as their offices were forcefully locked. Photo: Justin Steyn
A screenshot of a video which has gone viral of Chief Whip Henrieta Ledwaba scolding Bela-Bela mayor Jeremiah Ngobeni
Justin Steyn
Residents in BelaBela were left locked out of the municipal buildings due to an office shut down caused by five councillors. Photo: Justin Steyn
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Eskom to cut off electricity in
Modimolle/Mookgophong Mzamane Ringane Modimolle Mayor Marlene Van Staden has revealed that Eskom will be cutting off electricity supply in the LIM 368 Municipality area (Modimolle/ Mookgophong), if the institution fails to pay the debt owed to the power utility. The mayor was speaking to the community of Phagameng at the Ephraim Mogale Stadium in Modimolle on Thursday, 26 January. The purpose of the meeting was to inform the community on how indigent registrations will function, and to also urge those who can afford to pay to do so in order to help the municipality to improve its financial status. Residents were left wondering and in fear when the mayor announced that she has received a message from Eskom, threatening to cut off electricity as a result of an outstanding electricity debt which remains unpaid. “I am sure previously you have already heard that the municipality is in quite a lot of financial difficulty, and the main problem is that we have a very large Eskom account for electricity,” she said. Van Staden stated that the message from Eskom indicates that power supply interruptions will be implemented as a measure of last resort. She said the interruptions will be effected in the morning from 6:00 till 9:00, and also in the afternoon between 16:00 and 19:00. She said these measures will be taken only if the municipality does not pay the owed amount in a stipulated period of time. “We need everybody in the community to start paying, even if it is just a small amount of money towards their accounts,” Van
Mayor Marlene Van Staden speaks during the meeting in Phagameng, while LIM 368 communications officer Naphtali Tlhoaela interprets. Photo: Mzamane Ringane Staden said. The mayor could not reveal how much the debt is, and what the deadline for payment of the account is. Most residents did not understand the fact that the municipality owes Eskom a reportedly huge amount, while the majority of consumers in the area are using prepaid meters. Although the question was raised at the meeting, there was no clear response from the municipality’s side. On the issue of indigent registration, the locals were told that they need to be earning R3 000 or less to qualify as an indigent. It was previously specified that only residents who earn R2 300 or less will be eligible to register as indigents. A 100% debt write-off was guaranteed for consumers who successfully register and qualify as indigents.
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Councillor’s word against municipal manager’s Lizzy Bapela The DA in Limpopo accused Lephalale Municipal Manager Edith Tukakgomo for allegedly trying to bully a criminal case away, after she allegedly intimidated and threatened a DA Councillor in the municipality, Sybil Nieuwoudt. The party announced in a statement that they wrote to the Mayor, Jack Maeko, to immediately launch a disciplinary inquiry against Tukakgomo for intimidating Nieuwoudt, and threatening to launch an ethics investigation against her after she laid a criminal case against her for breaking environmental laws. Nieuwoudt recently opened the criminal case against Tukakgomo for violating Section 24 and 27 of the National Environmental Management Act. In that Tukakgomo, as the accounting officer, allegedly failed to take reasonable measures to prevent environmental harm and to address the ongoing major sewerage spillage in Gruis Avenue, Onverwacht in Lephalale. It is alleged that the spillage has been repeatedly reported to the Office of the Municipal Manager but no action has been taken to date by the Municipal Manager. The DA stated that they had no option but to lay criminal charges against the municipality at the local police station. “The verbal intimidation happened last week when Tukakgomo summoned Councillor Nieuwoudt to her office and interrogated her about the case, which is improper between a criminal suspect and the
complainant,” said the DA councillor in Lephalale Local Municipality Councillor Stephen Manamela.
Lephalale Mayor Jack Maeko expected to intervene in an internal matter. Photo: Lizzy Bapela “The MM, Tukakgomo further accused Councillor Nieuwoudt of interfering in administrative processes and working against the municipality. She went further to threaten Nieuwoudt that she would be held personally responsible for paying the MM’s legal fees in this criminal case. The fact that Tukakgomo tried to persuade Nieuwoudt to withdraw the case or be summoned to the Ethics Committee is an abuse of power and is completely improper interference in a criminal matter.
The MM has also now issued a notice discouraging the public from contacting Nieuwoudt, which is a subversion of the constitutional mandate of Councillor Nieuwoudt, after her democratic election in last year’s election,” Manamela added. The DA indicated that they take this case of intimidation very seriously and view Tukakgomo’s actions as misconduct for various reasons. They said that she has no authority to give instructions to political office bearers and has no right to threaten or try to intimidate them; that the Municipal Manager interfered in a criminal matter; also, that she has no right to instruct a councillor not to communicate with the public who elected them into office. They added that ongoing communication with the public is a core mandate of a councillor’s work. “When the DA laid the charges, we were deeply concerned about the contamination of underground water by the Lephalale Council and how this may risk the lives of residents who use boreholes. The DA believes that despite the Municipal Manager’s intimidation, she should be held accountable and that the maximum sanction be imposed by court if found guilty. Penalties for environmental offences in terms of the NEMA range between R5 million or 5 year imprisonment, to R10 million or 10 year imprisonment,” Manamela said. The Political Head in the area, Desiree Van Der Walt has further written to the relevant Ministers at a national level to investigate the spillage of sewage and consider taking actions against the municipality.
Maope High learners enraged after report chaos TK Mashaba Several learners from Maope High School in Bela-Bela are angry at new revelations from the school. The learners have been shifted back to their previous grades, even though they were given passing marks on their reports. Several of the learners spoke to The BEAT on Monday, 30 January, expressing their confusion and sadness at the decision taken by the school’s management. The learners left school in order to visit the Circuit Office on the Chris Hani Road before speaking to The BEAT. According to the learners, some of them have been told that they failed their previous grades, but were moved ahead anyway. “We know and believe that there is corruption in the school, and we do not want to be a part of it. That is why we were removed from class when we disagreed with their decision,” said one student. Another student, who is in Grade 12, said the educator who is acting as principal, evicted them from the school, and threatened to ban them from attending class if they spoke to the media. According to a source in the circuit office of the Department of Education, all of the students who were mistakenly promoted to the following grade were to be returned to their previous grades. Sammy Motalane, acting principal, said there are a number of learners
Some of the angry students who are not satisfied about the school decision of reversing their school reports results. Photo: TK Mashaba Maope High School acting Principal Sammy Motalane against the promotion of leaners who didn’t do well at school. Photo: TK Mashaba who have reports that state that they have passed despite contradictory results from the Department, but said the matter would be investigated. “We do not allow learners to be promoted without good results,” he said. “We are taking all of those who failed back to the same classes.” According to the Bela-Bela Circuit Manager Sabian Mathabathe, the schedule in the possession of the circuit does not match the schedule
that the school has. “We suspect that some irregularities may have taken place, and learners were given false reports, while the one we have differs from what was given to the learners,” she said. Mathabathe also said the circuit does not condone ill-discipline among leaners, and said they would investigate the allegations that some educators may be selling passing reports to learners.
Mogalakwena municipal manager appointments revives controversy Lizzy Bapela Former Bela-Bela Municipal Manager Sam Bambo finds himself within the controversial municipal manager appointments in the Mogalakwena Local Municipality. While Bambo served from November 2016 to January 2017, the municipality has again appointed yet another Acting Municipal Manager, following a council meeting that was held on Wednesday, 25 January. Former Capricorn District Municipal Manager Merriam Molala commenced her Acting Municipal Manager for the municipality as of recently, taking over from Bambo. The alleged inconsistent running of the Mogalakwena Local Municipality has reportedly derailed effective service delivery for the past three years. Since December 2014, the municipality has appointed six acting municipal managers, all without following the correct procedures, according to the DA in Limpopo. After the suspension of Willy Kekana in 2014, Puledi Selepe was appointed in the acting capacity from December 2014 to June 2015. Manager in the Waterberg District Municipality’s Executive Mayor’s Office Peter Makondo was then deployed to take over from June 2015 to December 2015 while Marcus Mthombeni was appointed from January to June 2016. The fight saw Bambo later on joining in, succeeded by Molala, whose appointment has also started controversy already. These six acting municipal managers have been in an acting capacity for longer than six months, which contravenes Section 54 of the Municipal Systems Act 32 of 2000. The DA announced that they will urgently request that the municipal council reverse the recent appointment and take the necessary steps to make a permanent appointment, in line with legislation. According to the Act, the municipal manager may not be appointed or act for a period that exceeds three months unless in special circumstances and that the municipal council apply in
writing to the MEC for Local Government to extend the period of the appointment for a further three months. It further states that if the post becomes vacant, the council must advertise the post nationally to attract a competent pool of candidates. Instead all six were appointed without council approval. DA councillor in the municipality Councillor Korny Dekker said in a statement the latest appointment of Merriam Molala does not instil any confidence. He added that during her tenure at Capricorn Municipality, Molala was implicated in the Gobodo Forensic and Investigative report that highlighted Supply Chain Management (SCM) and procurement irregularities with regards to the appointment of service providers. The report allegedly further found that Molala should not have approved the appointment of a service provider to deliver water, as they appear to not have submitted the documents to justify either deviation or the service provided. The DA is deeply concerned that Molala might not be appropriate for the appointment. They also believe the delay in the permanent appointment of a municipal manager is exclusively due to the alleged factionalism and infighting within the ANC and can no longer be tolerated at the expense of the people, especially the poor. “We urge the Municipal Council to do the right thing and reverse her appointment as soon as possible so that we can again focus on service delivery and creating jobs,” Dekker said. Municipal spokesperson Malesela Selokela reportedly told the media that some of the processes were not followed regarding Bambo’s appointment but the council was willing to correct it. He was awaited to report to The BEAT’s enquiry regarding the matter. Furthermore, Limpopo Provincial Government spokesperson Phuti Seloba was also reported to have said in the media that Bambo and the municipality have agreed to an out of court settlement.
We urge the Municipal Council to do the right thing
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Mxebo Dlamini challenges Basic Education
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Bela-Bela youth wants solutions
TK Mashaba Wits University’s Fees Must Fall Ambassador Mxebo Dlamini lashed out against the Basic Education system and the government for ignoring the education systems set in place. He spoke out during his powerful speech at the education summit held at the Bela-Bela Community Centre on Saturday, 28 January. The event was organized by the Bela-Bela Education Advocacy Group (BBEAG) in partnership with Black Rose Connection and the Order of My Steps Foundation, and was attended by, among others, Lephalale Municipal Manager Sam Bambo, local pastors, educators, learners, and academics. In his speech Dlamini said there was still a long way to go to change the education system which, according to him, still disadvantages black people. “As a community we have to make our basic education a priority,” he said. “This is not only a basic education matter, but also needs support from parents, learners, and educators.” He also mentioned that the municipality should be more inspiring when it comes to the standard of education in the community. “If you’re destroying the education systems, you are destroying the economy,” he said. He urged the BBEAG and the other stakeholders to continue doing what they have been doing and improving the lot of learners. Tshepo Matjila added that if learners ignore their education, they will suffer for the rest of their lives. The summit was wrapped up with groups who formulated solutions to the challenges facing the learners, educators, and community at large.
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Some of the educators who attended the education summit. Photo: TK Mashaba
Aspiring and existing entrepreneurs gathered at the Bela-Bela Community Hall for a business development summit by Order My Steps Foundation. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Mmathabo Lekalakala discussing solution to her group during group discussion. Photo: TK Mashaba
Order My Steps Foundation founder and CEO Jacqui Mashampa addressed the attendees at the event. Photo: Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela
Sam Bambo during group discussion at the education summit. Photo: TK Mashaba
Solomon Mahlangu High School at Modimolle recently welcomed new appointees in the 2017 academic year. The principal of the school SS Majapholo (far right) and MA Ramara (first from left) who are part of the school management team, were delighted to welcome LM Mogashoa (positioned third) as the first Deputy Principal since the school was founded in 2006. Mogashoa had previously occupied a position of HOD for commercial subjects at Bela-Bela High School. Another celebrated appointments were that of KL Modiba (second from left) who was appointed as HOD for Natural Sciences and RC Gwangwa who was appointed as HOD for languages. Photo: Mzamane Ringane
Young people of Bela-Bela told a gathering at a business development summit that they need solutions to problems that they face daily including the alleviation of poverty by owning businesses. This happened while existing and emerging entrepreneurs gathered at the Bela-Bela Community Hall on Friday, 26 January for organise by a local charity organisation, Order My Steps Foundation. In her address, founder and CEO of the foundation Jacqui Mashampa outlined the purpose of the summit. She said it was aimed at raising awareness on opportunities available for existing and emerging entrepreneurs in the business sector. Such include; business funding and development, training and exhibition workshops, drafting of business documents such as business plans and how to apply for all these. Representatives from various institutions attended the event and gave presentations, highlighting offers they have for existing and emerging businesses. Such include; Sam Selokela from Change for Bela-Bela, Sam Khotla from Nedbank, Richard Makhubela of SEDA, Lehlogonlo Mogale of the NYDA, Betty Molekwa from the Waterberg District Municipality, Sephalo Mokgohloa from the Bela-
Bela Local Municipality and Matome Sebelebele of the Black Rose company. One concerned youth, Majiti Aphiri, said sponsors, lenders and funders should bring solutions on to survive in today’s times by running sustainable businesses or jobs instead of telling them to start businesses knowing well that unemployed people struggle to own even a cent. He said some financial institutions push their business agendas instead of putting young people’s interests first and tomorrow they say young people lack motivation and enthusiasm, while they should have helped them solve the economic disaster in their societies. Each speaker outlined what their institution has in store for the existing and emerging young entrepreneurs and programmes in line with assisting them start and sustain their businesses. They also indicated that there are workshops and training sessions to screen and help young people change their lives and that of their communities through business. Among the speakers, one address that touched the audience’s was Selokela’s speech when he highlighted that it is not the absence of ideas that people are still living in poverty but the absence of ideas. He added that young people should decrease their love to have jobs but put their interests in owning companies.
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LEGALS BELA BELA AMENDMENT SCHEME NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT OF THE TOWN PLANNING SCHEME IN TERMS OF SECTION 56 (1) (b) (i) OF THE TOWN PLANNING AND TOWNSHIPS ORDINANCE 1986 (ORDINANCE No 15 OF 1986) READ TOGETHER WITH THE SPLUME ACT 2013. We, GEO PROJECTS, authorised agents of the owner of portion 125 of the farm Noodhulp 492 KR Bela Bela hereby give notice in terms of section 56 (1) (b) (i) of the Town Planning and Townships Ordinance, 1986 (Ordinance No 15 of 1986) read together with the SPLUMA 2013 act, that we have applied to the BelaBela Municipality for the amendment of the Town Planning Scheme, known as the Bela-Bela Land Use Scheme, 2008, by the amendment of the zoning of the property by the addition of an annexure to the existing Agriculture zoning, to make provision for a lodge, liquor store, restaurant and ancillary uses, as indicated in an annexure to the amendment scheme. Particulars of the application will lie for inspection during normal office hours at the office of the Municipal Manager, Municipal Offices, Bela Bela, for a period of 28 days from 27 January 2017 Objections to or presentations in respect of the application must be lodged with or made in writing to: The Municipal Manager at the above address or Private Bag x1609, Bela Bela, 0480, within a period of 28 days from 27 January 2017 Address: P.O. Box 919, Bela Bela, 0480, Tel: 082 881 7252. (27/01&03/02). BELA BELA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY AMENDMENT SCHEME Notice of application for amendment of the TownPlanning Scheme in terms of Section 56(1)(b)(i) of the Town-Planning and Townships Ordinance, 1986 (Ordinance 15 of 1986). I, NICOLA LUDIK being the authorized agent for the registered owner of the following propertiy hereby give notice in terms of Section 56(1)(b)(i) of the Town Planning and Townships Ordinance, 1986, (0rdinance 15 of 1986) that I have applied to the Bela Bela Local Municipality for the amendment of the TownPlanning Scheme in operation known as the Bela Bela Land Use Scheme, 2007 by the rezoning of the property described below, situated within the jurisdiction of the Bela Bela Local Municipality as follows: Bela Bela Amendment Scheme ·Erf 264 Warmbaths, located at 14 Botha Street, Bela Bela, in Bela Bela
area of jurisdiction, from “Residential 1” to “Residential 2” at a density of 60 units per hectare; All relevant documents relating to the applications will be open for inspection during normal office hours at the offices of the Bela Bela Local Municipality, The Divisional Manager: Town-planning, Chris Hani Drive, Bela Bela Municipal Building, Bela Bela for a period of 28 days i.e. 27 January 2017 to 24 February 2017. Any person who wishes to object to the applications or submit representations in respect thereof must lodge the same in writing to the Bela Bela Local Municipality at its address specified above on or before 24 February 2017. Name en address of agent: NICOLA LUDIK, Alto Africa Town Planning & Development Consultants, P.O. Box 3007, Modimolle, 0510, 076 606 6372. (27/ &03/02). MODIMOLLE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY AMENDMENT SCHEMES Notice of application for amendment of the TownPlanning Scheme in terms of Section 56(1)(b)(i) of the Town-Planning and Townships Ordinance, 1986 (Ordinance 15 of 1986). I, NICOLA LUDIK being the authorized agent for the registered owners of the following properties hereby give notice in terms of Section 56(1)(b)(i) of the Town Planning and Townships Ordinance, 1986, (0rdinance 15 of 1986) that I have applied to the Modimolle Local Municipality for the amendment of the TownPlanning Scheme in operation known as the Modimolle Land Use Scheme, 2004 by the rezoning of the properties described below, situated within the jurisdiction of the Modimolle Local Municipality as follows: Modimolle Amendment Scheme 346 ·Erf 5592 Phagameng Extension 7, located in Phagameng Extension 7, Modimolle, in Modimolle area of jurisdiction, from “Residential 1” to “Residential 3” at a density of 125 units per hectare; Modimolle Amendment Scheme 351 ·Erf 2/490 Nylstroom Extension 2, located at 23 Van Rensburg Street, Modimolle, in Modimolle area of jurisdiction, from “Residential 1” to “Residential 3” at a density of 115 units per hectare; Modimolle Amendment Scheme 352 ·Erf 1/266 Nylstroom Township, located at 108 Hagen Street, Modimolle, in Modimolle area of jurisdiction, from “Residential 1” to “Residential 3” at a density of 96 units per hectare; Modimolle Amendment Scheme 351 All relevant documents relating to the applications will be open for inspection during normal office hours at the offices of the Modimolle Local Municipality, The Divisional Manager: Townplanning, Ground Floor, Modimolle Municipal Building, Harry Gwala Street, Modimolle for a period of 28 days i.e. 27 January 2017 to 24 February 2017. Any person who wishes to object to the applications or submit representations in respect thereof must lodge the same in writing to Private Bag x1008, Modimolle, 0510 or lodge
it with the Modimolle Local Municipality at its address and room number specified above on or before 24 February 2017. Name en address of agent: NICOLA LUDIK, Alto Africa Town Planning & Development Consultants, P.O. Box 3007, Modimolle, 0510, 076 606 6372. (27/ &03/02). NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROCESSES TO BE CONDUCTED WALT LANDGOED (PTY) LTD PROPOSED PIGGERY SOW UNIT FACILITY ON THE REMAINING EXTENT OF PORTION 2 OF THE FARM BIESJESKUIL 134 JR ENVIRONMENTAL PROCESSES TO BE CONDUCTED: 1. Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 19 of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations (GN No. R. 982 of 4 December 2014), and Government Gazette Notice R. 983 as published in Government Gazette No. 38282 of 4 December 2014, in terms of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act 107 of 1998), as amended, that Walt Landgoed (Pty) Ltd proposes to lodge an application for Environmental Authorisation by means of a Basic Assessment Process for the following activities: GNR 983 Listing Notice 1 Listed Activity 4 (ii). 2. Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 40 of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act 36 of 1998), that Walt Landgoed (Pty) Ltd proposes to lodge an application for Water Uses as listed in Section 21 of the Act. PROJECT BACKGROUND AND LOCALITY: The Applications mentioned above form part of the Environmental Process for the proposed development of a Sow Unit and associated infrastructure. The proposed Sow Unit will accommodate 3000 breeding sows and will be situated on the Remaining Extent of Portion 2 of the Farm Biesjeskuil 134 JR, Limpopo Province. The proposed site is situated approximately 20 km South of Settlers. The project site falls within the jurisdiction of the Bela Bela Local Municipality and the Waterberg District Municipality. The proposed development terrain is located on agricultural land use and the general land use of the surrounding area is also agricultural in nature. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: To ensure that you are identified as an Interested or Affected Party and receive further information on this project, please submit your name, contact information and a short motivation for your interest in the project to the contact person given below, during 03 February 2017 - 05 March 2017. APPLICANT: WALT LANDGOED (PTY) LTD ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT: REC SERVICES (PTY) LTD Contact Person: Ms. Cheree Meyer P.O. Box 40541 Moreleta Park 0044 Tel: 012 997 4742 Fax: 012 997 0415 Email: rock.cheree@lantic.net
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Stationery reaches local schools Mzamane Ringane The process of learning and teaching has commenced at schools within the Waterberg, after stationery packs were delivered from Saturday, 28 January. The delay in the delivery of stationery at most schools in the Waterberg region has
left both learners and teachers frustrated for the past two weeks. This frustrations prompted the South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) to take to the streets and march to the Limpopo Department of Education, to demand among others, the delivery of textbooks and stationery to all deserving school. The march also served to demand the
payment of outstanding educators’ salaries which dates back April 2016. The union has threatened to shut down schools and all departmental offices, should the department fail to resolve their challenges. The Democratic Alliance has since condemned SADTU’s decision to take to the streets, citing that the union should have
Leopards under the scope in the Waterberg Justin Steyn The Department of Environmental Affairs’ (DEA) decision to extend its zero quota for hunting leopard in 2017 has caused a stir between hunters and conservationists. The DEA announced its decision in midJanuary is based on the review of available scientific information on the status and recovery of leopard populations in South Africa. The Scientific Authority recommended to the Minister of Environmental Affairs, Mrs Edna Molewa that, based on the information received and reviewed, a zero quota for 2017 for the hunting of leopard, with the possibility of introducing a precautionary hunting quota in 2018. The decision has been disparaged The Professional Hunters Association of South Africa (PHASA) “To the best of our knowledge, there is currently no reliable scientific evidence to substantiate the zero quota for the second consecutive year,” said Tharia Unwin, chief executive officer of PHASA in a statement. “The legal culling of leopard is not the problem. On the contrary, without any legal culling, there is no incentive for landowners to tolerate predators preying on small game or livestock and this results in indiscriminate poisoning, trapping and illegal shooting, ” Unwin said. She added that the loss of leopards in the wild due to illegal offtake and poaching for cultural and religious ceremonies far outweighs the loss of foreign income derived from the historically low legal offtakes.
The Leopard Conservation Project , which focuses on conserving leopards in the Waterberg, says it is pointless to place a ban on shooting leopards without better monitoring from the Department of Environmental Affairs. Photos as illustration According to her, this is an ongoing concern and simply cannot be denied. “We support the DEA in their quest to gather unbiased scientific information and acknowledge that draft Leopard Norms and Standards and Damage Causing Animal regulations are in the pipeline, as negotiated between DEA, scientists and the private sector during 2016. The private sector is also
embarking on its own independent research,” The BEAT spoke to Fred Berrange, Chief Executive officer of the Leopard Conservation Project, an organization which focusses on leopard conservation within the Waterberg, about the status of the leopards within the region and their opinion on the DEA’s decision. “The Waterberg has a huge problem when
opted for a better approach. “The DA believes that the teachers are caretakers and champions of education, and they should get maximum support. But grievances should not be aired in such a way that undermines the constitutional right of a child to an education,” said DA Limpopo leader Jacques Smalle.
it comes to leopards. We are aware that leopards are under pressure from overhunting, poaching, poisoning in that area,” Berrange said that hunting an estimated 150 leopards per year could work provided that stern laws are put in place. “To hunt 150 leopards a year can work but you better have a law that can back it up. The Department started this ban last year but failed to control applications of the Damage Causing Animals (DCA) permits,” Berrange said that DCA permits are handed out over the phone without inspections being done, proper procedures enforced or follow ups being conducted. He stressed that the department needs to work more sufficiently with these permits as they are valid for a short period and often misused by applicants. “These permits normally last for a month and the applicants set bait in a tree and shoot whatever leopard that comes to eat it. No proper identification is done or reports of this until the permits run out. Even if they have run out they still continue to shoot leopard that come onto the property because the so called authorities have not checked. Even with a cities permit, the procedures are not followed by the department and the applicant know this,” he said Berrange said that without the proper law or procedures in place to monitor this process he believes that it is pointless to put a ban on shooting leopards. “It is our view that this makes it a lot worse and frustrates hunters and farmers who now go out and shoot more of these animals,” he said
Waterberg 2016 matric awards Photos: Lizzy Bapela Elizza Frey of Hoërskool Nylstroom got almost 100% in eight subjects and was crowned the overall winner in the district with eight distinctions. Her parents, Modimolle Mayor Marlene van Staden and the district leaders joined her on stage for photos and celebration, with a display of her awards.
Waterberg District Executive Mayor Morris Mataboge (left) and the district’s senior managers in Education, Ndo Mangala (number 3) and Julia Madela (right) with the top 3 overall winners in the district Elizza Frey of Hoërskool Nylstroom with eight distinctions, Shae Pauw of Hoërskool Frikkie Meyer also with eight distinctions and Christiaan Pretorius also from Hoërskool Nylstroom with seven distinctions.
Thekganang High School in the Dwaalboom Circuit got a 100% pass rate. Vaalwater Circuit got just over 82% in the Best Circuit category, with a number of 202 learners who write their matric exams and 147 passing.
Dwaalboom Circuit had 107 learners writing their exams, with 46 passing. The circuit got 85% in the Best Circuit category.
Mashadi Suzan Nailana of Hoërskool Piet Potgieter got 90% with six distinctions.
Mapendo Gloria Nyantabana of Hoërskool Warmbad got 82% in English Home Language.
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SPORT
Friendly tournament action
Happy Boys punish Happy Hearts Mzamane Ringane
Photos: TK Mashaba Bela-Bela’s Kampilts player Wilson Matlaisane (white jersey) against North West University player during friendly game on Sunday 29 January. University OF Pretoria Volleyball player (Red and white jersey) up against BelaBela’s Kamplits player.
Mazwi Duiker also from the municipality, showcasing his skills during the Sunday soccer held at the community hall.
An elderly municipal worker in action during Sunday games as part of build up to Easter games.
Modimolle’s NTK Happy Boys added to the woes of Bela-Bela Happy Hearts when they grabbed maximum points away from home on Saturday, 28 January. The Bela-Bela team narrowly lost 1-0 when they hosted their Modimolle opponents during their league encounter. The win has helped Happy Boys to move from position four to three on the league log, while Happy Hearts are sitting dangerously on position 11. On the second position, Modimolle All Stars is only four points behind the log leaders Qualitho FC with a game in hand. All Stars also improved their chance of winning the title, after beating Celtic FC 2-1 during the weekend. Celtic FC is currently on position eight on the log standings. Qualitho FC continued with their winning spree by defeating Diesel N Dust 1-0. Diesel N Dust is currently sitting on position six on the SAFA Waterberg Region’s SAB League log. The battle between local rivals
NTK Happy Boys are slowly improving their position in the SAB League. Photo: Mzamane Ringane Modimolle Troublemakers and Modimolle Home Defenders produced a total of five goals, with Troublemakers beating their opponents 4-1. Diesel N Dust FC will do battle with local opponents Happy Hearts FC on Saturday, 4 February. In Modimolle, Home Defenders will host log leaders Qualitho FC
while Celtic FC welcomes KK United. Modimolle Troublemakers will visit Boys 2 Men in Vaalwater, with Modimolle All Stars visiting BelaBela Pirates. Modimolle based rivals NTK Happy Boys will also lock horns at the Ephraim Mogale Stadium during the weekend.