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Local councilors and media excluded from meeting Lizzy Bapela Local councilors were furious on Thursday, 25 April at being excluded from a meeting between Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ebrahim Ismael Ebrahim, Bela Bela mayor Freddy Hlongwane and the conveners of the day’s mass action protest. They were heard saying that they were very
important people and entitled to attend any gathering held in their names. Councillor Nhlapo was seen exchanging words with the deputy minister’s bodyguard. The meeting was a result of a mass action protest by citizens of Bela Bela, who were enraged about power cuts and poor service delivery from the municipality.
Artist rewards police for quick response and vigilance
Artist Mr Colin Dale Hogg presented Bela Bela Police with one of his paintings at Klein Kariba. From left are Const. Ndlovu, Sgt.Van Zyl and Mr Hogg. Photo: Justin Steyn Justin Steyn On Wednesday, 24 April, the Bela Bela Police Station received a token of appreciation from a local artist. The gift consisted of a painting made by local artist, Colin Dale Hogg. Present at the hand-over were constables Glenda Manamela and Ntsetselo Ndlovu as well as Sgt. Hester Van Zyl. Hogg expressed his gratitude toward the police, in particular Ndlovu and Van Zyl, who responded swiftly when he felt unsafe at his Klein-Kariba home one morning the previous week. He said that at about 4 o’clock on Wednesday morning he heard strange noises coming from out-
side his home. He immediately called the police, who were there within minutes. Hogg jokingly added that even though no irregularities were found he pleaded with police not to shoot as he emerged from a dark area where he had been hiding. Hogg, who is actively involved in various community projects in Bela Bela, added that the police should be acknowledged for the work they do despite the bad publicity caused by a handful of unruly officers. “I am very happy to know that our local police officers are still vigilant and actively doing their work” he said. The painting has been decorating the Bela Bela police station’s walls for the past week.
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Muti murder case takes dramatic turn of events In a dramatic turn of events, charges against the Indian couple from Makhado, accused of being accessories to a gruesome muti murder, were dropped on Wednesday, 10 April. This followed after the alleged muti murderer admitted to the police that he had lied about the couple’s involvement. Musha Isap Ali Patel (62) and his wife, Hasina Muska Patel (60), the owners of Elti Café in Eltivillas, were arrested on Friday after a human arm was discovered. The police questioned them with the main suspect, Freddy Azwitamisi Tshikhudo (38). Tshikhudo apparently told the police that he had been promised R70 000 and a motor vehicle by the Patels for supplying the hand, which was to be used for muti purposes. All three of them briefly appeared in the Louis Trichardt District Court on Monday, 8 April. After his arrest, Tshikhudo allegedly confessed to the police that the hand had come from the body of a woman whom he had been hired to kill. He told the police that the woman’s boyfriend had employed him. He led them to the bushy, mountainous area on the corner of Celliers and Songozwi Street, near the Grasdak Guest House. There, in the early hours of Saturday morning, the police found the mutilated and already decomposing body of the woman. Her arm and private parts had been cut off and both her eyes had been removed; apparently, while she was still alive. The police also found, lying next to her body, a pair of grey trousers, a red bra and white socks that she was wearing. She has medium-length dark brown hair.
The woman’s body was left more than a kilometre into the bushy area and the police had to struggle for hours to clear the way into the bushes with pangas. Apparently, the victim had been killed the week before, on 27 March. Her remains were finally airlifted from the bushes with the help of a police helicopter. According to Captain Maano Sadike, spokesperson for the Makhado police, the woman was lured to the bushes by her boyfriend under the pretence that they would be performing a prayer ritual for her. After the couple had finished praying, the woman was ordered to undress, and when she refused, she was overpowered and killed by Tshikhudo. On Wednesday, the story took a dramatic turn when the Patel couple appeared in court again. Tshikhudo apparently made a statement where he admitted that he had tried to rob the Patel couple at their shop in Eltivillas. He had made up the story about the Indian couple’s involvement in an apparent effort to improve his own case. The police supposedly also found new evidence that may have pre-empted his further confession. It seems likely that the murdered woman was Tshikudo’s own girlfriend. Her body has not yet been identified and it was rumoured that she was very likely from Zimbabwe. The police have appealed to the public to help them in identifying her or for her family to come forward. Anyone with information that might assist the police in their investigations can contact Captain Tshinyadzo Ndou at 082 807 2666 or the police’s emergency number, 10111. — LiN News / Limpopo Mirror
Police warns public against purchasing stolen goods
Bela Bela police spokesperson Glenda Manamela warns the community against purchasing stolen goods. Photo: Justin Steyn Justin Steyn Police have issued a warning against the buying and selling of stolen goods. The recent increase in home robberies, has prompted police to inform the community of stolen goods often sold at street venders. Police warns against items that are sold under suspicious circumstances or purchasing items that would normally be found at supermarkets. Bela Bela police spokesperson, Glenda Manamela added that anyone in possession of stolen property will be charged accordingly. “The community
must be made aware that they will face hefty fines or be placed under arrest when in possession of stolen property” she said. Jewelry, furniture, electrical appliances and even clothing are popular items stolen and sold by thieves. These are sold without proof of purchase leaving the buyer liable for possession. Any person with information regarding the recent break-ins or any other crimes are urged to contact their nearest police station. Anonymous tip offs can be sent to Crime Line by sending an SMS to 32211 for investigation (SMS’s charged at R1, 00).
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Residents still enraged about electricity cuts
One concerned resident Josaya “Mantsetsi” Thiyo (left front) got a lot of support from the marchers, shouting for him to be given a chance to voice his concerns. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Concerned resident Peter Shibambo addressed the marchers before Bela Bela mayor Freddy Hlungwani gave a respond. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
support Councillor Lucas Nhlapo in his recent court case against the municipality. COSAS leadership in Bela Bela told the BEAT that the failure of the councilors to attend to service delivery issues has left them with no choice but to write to the deputy minister, pleading him to attend to the issues himself. The protesters’ demands were contained in a memorandum addressed to the Minister of COGTSA, Richard Baloyi, the MEC of COGHSTA Limpopo, Clifford Matsepe, and the Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ebrahim Ismael Ebrahim. The memorandum was handed over to the deputy minster and the mayor, Feddy Hlongwane. Hlongwane explained to the protestors that the municipality needs residents to pay their outstanding fees so that the municipality can provide essential sevices, and added that the municipality and leadership are more than prepared to listen to the community’s grievances and attend to them. He added that the municipality is aware that many people come from poor backgrounds which is why they are urging residents to pay what they can monthly until they are caught up. Hlongwane says that in this way the municipality will be able to operate smoothly and the community will have water, electricity and other services delivered to them. The protesters were unsatisfied by the mayor and deputy minister’s efforts, and continued to demand that Maluleka come out and face them, as he was the main reason for the mass action. The protestors gave the municipality seven
days to respond to their grievances except to pay arrears until the end of April. for the electricity question which, they said, The agreement was that from the 1st of May, was to be solved immediately. every household would be urged to pay their The march conveners attended meetings on current accounts and some of the arrears. the 25th and 26th with the mayor, CFO and Residents were advised to make deputy minster in order to resolve the issue arrangements with the municipality with and give a report to marchers who were waiting regards to how much they would be able to anxiously for a response. afford to pay. On the 26 th , marchers again convened on the municipality, urgently demanding a response to their Algemene Praktisyns / General Practitioners concerns as their power had not been restored. Dr. V.G. Emslie Dr. T.M. De Jonge Maluleka emerged Na-ure MB.Ch.B(Pret) MB.Ch.B(UP) from his office, Nr. 0332747 Nr. 0380342 After Hours passing a message (014) 736-5616 (h) (014) 736-3019 (h) to Hlongwane 014 736 2032/3 082 490 6242 082 450 8411 detailing measures to ABSA Bosveld Pick ’n Pay Sentrum Tel: (014) 736-2032/3 Postnet Suite 80 deal with the h/v Marx & Potgieter straat Faks: (014) 736-4809 Privaatsak X1604 electricity issue until Bela-Bela 0480 Bela-Bela 0480 measures could be put in place. In his address the mayor informed protestors that the management had agreed that the cutoff be stopped and that every resident would be allowed to buy electricity without being forced
Lizzy Bapela Chaos erupted in Bela Bela on Thursday, 25 April when enraged citizens marched on the municipality to demand answers regarding power cuts and poor service delivery. The previous day the organizers of the march, Martin Manala,Peter Shimambo and Shimi Malomo representing concerned residents and Abram Motlhake of the Congress of South African Students (COSAS), drove through the township mobilizing the masses. They also instructed learners not to go to school because they were affected by the situation as well. On Thursday the protesters gathered at the local Civic Centre and marched toward the municipal offices in the heart of town. They were concerned about poor service delivery by the municipality, but the main concern was the issue of electricity cut-offs. Protesters said that the new CFO Morris Maluleka had decided to cut electricity to households owing money to the municipality for rates and services, forgetting that Bela Bela has many families from disadvantaged backgrounds. They also said that Maluleka and the councilors who agreed with him had not followed the proper procedures as laid out in the Municipal Control Act, and took issue with Maluleka acting as municipal manager while still on probation. The protesters expressed their anger in posters and songs, saying that they are sick and tired of incompetent leaders and that they want them to step down. Arriving at the municipality, the protesters broke down the gate and cracked the front reception door, demanding that Maluleka come out to address them. Among other grievances the p r o t e s t e r s demanded that the municipality stops electricity cut-offs, conduct an audit with respect to the municipal billing system and rectify all faults, and write off all outstanding fees with immediate effect. The protesters also demanded that the CFO step down, accusing him of being more concerned with politics than the municipality’s financial issues. They also demanded the recall of all PR councilors and those councilors who signed an affidavit to
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Former mayor and councillor implicated in assault
Former mayor of Mogalakwena Local Municipality Esther Mothibi is being accused of watching helpless journalist Junior Makhafola being pushed against walls. Photo supplied
Councillor Tlou Abram Kgaphola was said to have brought Makhafola to be assaulted. Photo supplied
PR councillor EXCO member and Developmental Services portfolio Chairperson Mbengwa Mabuela allegedly assaulted Makhafola. Photo supplied
and houses next to it. Kgaphola allegedly dragged Makhofala into Mabuela’s house in Akasia, Mokopane and Mabuela allegedly assaulted and pushed her against the walls, while the other councillors were watching. In his response Selokela said that they have just rounded off their IDP/Budget mayoral road show on the day in question. He said communities of Mogalakwena made a number of requests during the consultations, one of them being that the municipality should clear the bushes, which are next to houses. Residents apparently said that their safety was compromised by the bushes, because criminals and rapists could easily hide themselves in the bushes and attack residents. “I had to identify those areas by taking pictures but I am still waiting for the camera as the Supply Chain Management process
in our municipality has been concluded. I asked Makhafola to come with me and take pictures and immediately after she got off the car I received a phone call from the municipality to come and quickly sort something out. Upon my arrival at the municipal offices Mabuela phoned telling me that she was with Makhafola and the police, therefore I must come and pick her up. Surprised as I was I asked her where is she and she replied by saying: where you left her,” said Selokela. He told The BEAT that he rushed to the spot where he found the police, Makhafola, Mabuela, Mothibi, ANC Regional Secretary Andries Lekalakala and other councillors from the local municipality and Waterberg District. Selokela said the police asked him to give his side of the story as Makhofola had already given hers. “Before I could do that the suspects were
all over me with insults and intimidation and Mothibi taking my pictures saying she wants to expose me like I did to her when I was still working for Rise ‘n Shine. At least councillor Sam Montane tried to calm the situation down,” he said. Makhafola said the suspects accused her and Selokela of spying, of which they did not know anything about. She and Selokela said they did not even know that Mabuela’s house was next to the bush and thought they were at the right place at the wrong time because it seemed like they “were locked in a private meeting”. Selokela said that he and Makhofola have opened a case against the others and hope that they will face the law as no one is above it. By the time of going to press, the main accused in the incident, Mabuela, could not be reached for comment.
Lizzy Bapela Former mayor of Mogalakwena Local Municipality Esther Mothibi, PR councillor Mbengwa Mabuela and councillor Tlou Abram Kgaphola have been implicated in an alleged assault incident involving a journalist. The Mokopane Community radio news reporter and former Capricorn Voice newspaper freelancer Mmasetena Junior Makhafola was allegedly assaulted on Tuesday 23 April. Mbengwa is also an EXCO (executive committee) member and Developmental Services portfolio Chairperson. According to the information The BEAT received, Mogalakwena Municipal Divisional Head of Communications Malesela Selokela who is a former colleague and mentor to Makhafola had requested her to take pictures of the bush
Municipality given 14 days to respond to community memorandum Police escort protesters to the municipal offices Photo: TK Mashaba
TK Mashaba After receiving approval from the Magistrate’s Court for a second protest march, concerned citizens from Mookgophong have delivered their memorandum to the Mookgophong Municipality. The march took place on Thursday, 25 April and the marchers were accompanied by police from the township to the Mookgophong municipal offices, where the memorandum was handed over to the mayor, Sara Monyamane. The memorandum, read by Sello Molekowa of the SACP District Municipality, raised a number of issues, including the failure of the Municipal Council to appoint Section 56 managers for the past two years, the water reticulation project valued at R10 million that has been incomplete since 2010, non-collection of waste, and the R30 million civic centre that was never completed and is now becoming dilapidated. Other issues that were raised by the
memorandum included the appointment of Norman Sello Makumbela as the mayor’s personal assistant despite the fact that he allegedly did not have either Grade 12 or a computer literacy certificate, both of which were part of the position‘s requirements, as well as charges of mismanagement and corruption in the municipality. The memorandum also mentioned a report by the Auditor General’s office, which indicates a complete collapse in the municipality, and an incident where Councillor Sinah Langa, also the chairperson of Municipal SCOPA, allegedly used political influence to enable her sister’s company to obtain a municipal project worth R30 000. The project, ironically, was to build an RDP house for a poor family to celebrate Mandela Day. The house has allegedly not been completed. The community will be watching the actions of the newly appointed municipal manager, Peter Magwala, who took office on the 15th of April, with interest.
ICT vital for service delivery Lizzy Bapela The Department of Labour in Limpopo says the development of an Information Communication Technology (ICT) strategy is an essential step in its drive to deliver efficient services to its clients in the shortest possible time. Director General (DG) Nkosinathi Nhleko said this during the seventh leg of the provincial feedback on issues raised by staff members during his initial visit to provinces in 2011. At the time, staffers spoke about the need to review amongst others the outdated ICT system as part of the organisational revamp. Nlheko said on Monday 29 April that having a proper IT system enables an organisation to deliver on its mandate particularly in an environment such as theirs, where they may need to process claims of injured and deceased workers or pay Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) beneficiaries on time. He said the last time they had something that resembled an ICT strategy was in 1998. He added that the department has huge problems as far as ICT is concerned and they had to do something
to address the concern. He said that a proper ICT strategy has to inform the user how to use ICT in the delivery of services, and the strategy was also useful in dealing with structural problems in the department. Deputy Director General for Corporate Services in the department, Lerato Molebatsi said amongst questions raised by staff in 2011 was whether “they have computers that help them to fulfil the department’s mandate of paying claims for the injured, the deceased and beneficiaries of UIF on time.” On office accommodation, Molebatsi said that there are other Labour Centres that are safety hazards themselves and this is not acceptable, especially that they are the custodians of Occupational Health and Safety Act. Turning to the organisational structure review, the DG said leading consulting company, Deloitte and Touché will begin the exercise in two weeks. Chief Director of the Limpopo provincial office for Albert Tshidavhu took time to congratulate the junior staff members across the province, who went beyond the call of duty to ensure that clients are given the best service at all times.
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About the men and women in blue Being a police officer sometimes is a terrible job. The hours are rotten, the pay sometimes stinks and the things our cops are exposed to is enough to drive men mad. Take a moment to think about it. When the press won’t post a picture of a murder because it may offend viewers, the police are the ones on the scene. When a person is brutally murdered, the police are the ones on the scene. Domestic violence, rape, drunkenness and even riots. The police are expected to deal with all of that, so that it doesn’t interfere with the lives of ordinary citizens. They are trained for it, but it’s still a hard job. When we look at the media, there are many reports of police brutality, corruption and even criminality. There are, of course, a number of officers who are guilty of these offences, and often much more. But we must always remember that when we see reports like that, the offenders are in the minority. There are many, many more good police officers than bad ones. There are many more police officers who wear the blue to protect ordinary citizens from the things we do not want to deal with, than there are corrupt ones who give the entire service a bad name. We must also remember that in the end, the police service exists to protect ordinary citizens. If the police is not doing that, if they are threatening or harassing citizens or even just refusing aid, we have the right to complain. More than that, we have an obligation to do so. Just as it is the police force’s duty to keep order in society, it is our duty to help point out when they are failing to do so. If we see a corrupt police officer, it’s our duty to tell his superiors. If his superiors won’t listen, take it higher. We need to help the force weed out the bad apples in their midst and clean out those who think that being a police officer is the same as being a licensed thug. Corrupt police officers threaten the reputation of the force as a whole, and the men and women who wear the blue because it’s the right thing to do, don’t deserve that. They deserve to be honored for risking their lives for us, day in and day out, and not to be judged for the actions of a few. Take a moment out of your day to think about what the police do for us. It’s more than you think.
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The BEAT bids farewell to our beloved editor Marki Franken who is moving to Polokwane with her family. Best wishes and good luck to your future plans.
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Jesus emphasized the importance of loving each other and loving all people. When people asked Him what law was the most important, His reply was not what they expected. Matthew 22: 37-40 – “Jesus replied: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbour as yourself. All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” Jesus knew that love was the answer to all man’s problems. In 1 Corinthians 13, Paul explains why love is so important to the happiness and wellbeing of human beings. 1 Corinthians 13: 4 – “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.” When we deal with other people, patience is often not our best virtue. Yet, Paul says that, if we truly love each other like Jesus expects us to do, we would be patients and kind towards one another. 1 Corinthians 13: 4 – “Love isn’t selfish or quick tempered. It doesn’t keep record of wrongs that others do.” These attributes are very important. When you truly love someone, you will not put your own selfish needs before that of the other person. You will also not get angry with that person without serious provocation. Most of all, when you practice true, Godly, love, you will learn to forgive people and not bring up their past mistakes up again and again. Love does not remember the wrongs that others do, love forgives and forgets. 1 Corinthians 13: 4 – “Love is always supportive, loyal, hopeful and trusting.” True love between Christians in the church means that we should support each other in our faith as well as in our everyday lives. Love also means that we should be trusting. This is something that is exceptionally hard these days. When other people disappoint us, we want nothing more to do with them. We do not want to allow them to hurt us again. That is why we stop trusting them. Paul says that the love of God forgives and forgets and is always trusting. True Godly love will always give a person a second chance. To forgive is one of the hardest things to do. God expects us to forgive one another. When Peter asked Jesus how many times he should forgive somebody before giving up on that person, Jesus gave a surprising answer. Matthew 18: 21-22 – “Peter came up to the Lord and asked, “How many times should I forgive someone who does something wrong to me? Is seven times enough?” Jesus answered: Not just seven times, but seventy-seven times.” Love and forgiveness are two concepts of human living that Jesus felt very strongly about. Luke 6:37 – “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.” Matthew 6:14-16 – “For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.”
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Thabazimbi receives help
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“Readers are learners and knowledge is power” TK Mashaba
Community members of the Smashblock area in Thabazimbi came out to get food parcels. Photo supplied
Lizzy Bapela More than 500 families staying at Smashblock area of Thabazimbi benefited from the food parcels distribution led by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) in the Waterberg District and the Thabazimbi Local Municipality. The two parties reached out to these poor families of Thabazimbi gathered at the local sports ground on Sunday, 21 April. Community members in the area had responded to the calling and utilised the services that were brought to them on the day. The district manager of SASSA Waterberg, Reginald Sethosa, addressed the people and told them in brief about the Integrated Community Registration Outreach Programme (ICROP). ICROP is a ministerial campaign aimed at intensifying the fight against poverty and contributing towards the achievement of the millennium development goal of halving poverty by 2014. “It is in line with government’s priority to drastically reduce poverty through the provision of social assistance to needy communities. This programme seeks to improve access to service delivery especially in the deep rural areas. It is specifically geared at bringing all
government services under one roof and closer to rural communities utilising mobile office trucks,” he said. Sethosa said ICROP is working in partnership with SASSA and other institutions to provide excellent social security services to the public. He said that the purpose is to restore public confidence in government commitment and to increase access to social grants by reaching out to poverty-stricken communities. He said that SASSA would be able to fulfil its promise of providing world-class social security services even in the most rural areas of the country where government services would ordinarily be difficult to access through ICROP. Role players that are part of ICROP include the departments of Health, Education, Social Development, Home Affairs and the South African Police Services (SAPS). Various municipalities, traditional leaders, nongovernmental organisations (NGO’s) and church formations also play a part in the ICROP campaign. ICROP has operating offices throughout the country and in Limpopo. The main office is only in Polokwane and people can contact them on (015) 291 7400 for further information.
The Beat (TB) spoke to Lerato Makomene (LM), the new spokesperson for the Mookgophong municipality to find out more about the person behind the official. TB: Where were you born? LM: I am originally from Giyani, grew up in the Waterberg district in Modimolle and went to Hoërskool Nylstroom. I furthered my studies at the University of Johannesburg where I enrolled in a journalism course. I am currently doing my honours in Media Studies with UNISA. TB: How did you find journalism and the media? LM: My career was born at the university where I worked as a news journalist for the UJ Observer. When I first joined the Observer, I was in my second year and was trying to find my feet as a journalist. My determination and boldness carried me through to News Editor. I grew, not only as a journalist, but also as a person. When I started working for the Observer, I was a volunteer. For me it was passion that went beyond just taking a picture or interviewing people, it was about changing and impacting lives. I shadowed a number of esteemed Editor and journalists from The Times to City Press. I even went as far as Cape Town to gain experience in the magazine industry. I joined the public sector in 2011 where I worked as a Communication Intern for the Department of Sport, Arts and culture. I am now working as a communication Officer for Mookgophong municipality TB: What do you think about the Batho Pele principle?
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the registered owner of the property mentioned hereunder, hereby give notice in terms of section 96 of the Town-planning and Townships Ordinance, 1986 (Ordinance 15 of 1986), that we have applied to the Bela-Bela Local Municipality for the establishment of the township at a portion of portion 25 of the farm Hetbad 465 K.R in Bela-Bela town. Particulars of this application will lie for inspection during normal office hours at the office of the Municipal Manager: Bela-Bela Local Municipality, at 59 Chris Hani Drive, for a period of 28 days from 24 April 2013 to 21 May 2013 Objections to or representation in respect of the application must be lodged with or made in writing and in duplicate to the above-mentioned address or to the Municipal Manager at Private Bag x 1609, Bela-Bela, 0480, within a period of 28 days from 24 April 2013 (no later than 21 May 2013). Enquiries should be directed to Mr. Tshisa Madima at 015 291 2232 or 082 463 3495 (3/5) NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION AUCTION. IN THE NORTH GAUTENG HIGH COURT PRETORIA (REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA) Case number: 40137/ 2012) In the matter between: FIRSTRAND BANK LIMITES Plaintiff and MAPULA CHRISTINA TEFFO Defendant. In execution of a Judgement of the North Gauteng High Court - Pretoria, in the suit, a sale without reserve will be held at the offices of the Sheriff Bela Bela, at 52 Robertson avenue, Bela Bela on 23 May 2013 at 11:00 of the under mentioned property of the defendant/s on the conditions which may be inspect at the
LM: The Batho Pele initiative aims to enhance the quality and accessibility of government services by improving efficiency and accountability to the recipients of public goods and services. I believe that everyone in the public sector should practice them to improve service delivery. To me they are like the Ten Commandments; do unto others, as you want them to do unto you. TB: If you were a president for a day, what would you change? LM: I would definitely change the attitude and aptitude of our people; I would go to places where people would expect the president to go. I would change the status quo that, when people develop policies, they would be talking from experience instead of thumb sucking. Furthermore, I would nationalise agriculture for food security, I would also ensure that 70% of our businesses are local business to improve of GDP. TB: You have travelled a lot. What is your dream destination? LM: I would like to travel the world; I want to explore more before I turn thirty. The world is broad and diverse, it is important for one to have a global outlook on life. TB: How do you unwind? LM: I read. I believe that readers are leaders and that knowledge is power. Its amazing how reading can transform your life, it takes you on a journey to places of which one can only dream. Other times I watch movies, go out with friends or family, but lately I have been an introvert. TB: What is your favourite book? LM: The Monk who sold his Ferrari by Robin Sharma, it is a revelation. It changed my outlook on life issues.
offices of the Sheriff, prior to the sale. Certain: Erf 2360 Bela Bela township. Registration division K R, The Province of Mpumalanga. Measuring: 334 (three hunderd and thirty four) square meters held by registered grant of leasehold TL100401/1992 Zoned: Residential Improvements: Please note that nothing is Guaranteed and/or warranty is given in respect thereof. Main building: Comprising of 1 x lounge, 1 x diningroom, 1 x kitchen, 4 x bedrooms, 1 x bathrooms, 1 x w/c, 1 x out garage, 1 x storeroom, 1 x bathroom/w/c. The sale shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the High Court Act and the Rules made thereunder and to the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 and the Regulations published thereunder in the Government Gazette No 34180 published on the 1st April 2011, regulation no 293 whereof a copy can be obtained at www.greengazette.co.za. The purchaser (other than the Execution Creditor) shall pay a deposit of 10% of the purchase price in cash. By bank guaranteed cheque or by way of an electronic transfer, provided that satisfactory proof of payment be furnished immediately on demand to the Sheriff. COETZER & PARTNERS ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF 343 Farenden street, Arcadia, Pretoria. (KFT061/E C KOTZÉ/ar) 012 343 2560 NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (NORTH GAUTENG HIGH COURT, PRETORIA). Case number: 35517/2012. In the matter between: ABSA
BANK LIMITED Plaintiff and GERT PETRUS J O H A N N E S GREYVENSTEIN 1st Defendant (id: 560602 5045 088), ADRIANA BEATRIX GREYVENSTEYN 2nd Defendant, (id: 551228 024 083) Persuant to a Judgment granted by this Honourable Court on 20 September 2012 and a Warrant of Execution, the undermentioned property will be sold in execution by the Sheriff of the High Court, Waterberg on Thursday the 16th day of May 2013, at 11:00 in front of the Magistrate’s Office, van Emmenis street, Modimolle, Limpopo Province, to the highest bidder: Portion 84 (a portion of portion 13) of the Farm Buffelspoort 421, Registration Division K R, Limpopo Province. Street address: 84 Leopards Rock, Nylstroom, Limpopo Province. Measuring: 1,6484 (one comma six four eignt four) hectares and held by defendants in terms of deed of transfer no. T70603/2005. Improvements are: Vacant land. No warranties regarding description, extent or improvements are given. The conditions of sale to be read out by the Sheriff of the High Court at the time of the sale and will be available for inspection at the offices of the Sheriff, Waterberg 50 Alfred Nzo street, Modimolle, Limpopo Province. Dated at Pretoria on this the 2nd day of April 2013. VAN ZYL LE ROUX INC PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEYS Monument office park, 71 Steenbok avenue, first floor, block 3, Monument Park - Pretoria, P O Box 974, Pretoria, 0001, Docex 97, Pretoria Tel: 012 435 9444 Faks: 012 435 9555 Ref: 411216/E NIMAND/ MN
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3 May, 2013
Concerned stakeholders prepare for mass meeting
TK Mashaba Fun lovers in Bela Bela will be getting a treat this weekend. On Saturday, 4 May, the Black Hands Projects in association with BHP and Lehlabile Bottle Store will bring them the Bela Bela Jacket Warmer Festival. The event, which is set to start at 11:00
Lizzy Bapela The Department of Social Development and concerned stakeholders in Bela Bela are in the final stages of preparations ahead of the mass meeting against substance abuse. Both parties recently hosted various meetings on social mass mobilization on substance abuse, where the department also conducted a training workshop. The workshop was to teach the attendees how to conduct the planned mass meeting and door-to-door campaigns, which are scheduled for the early weeks of May. The stakeholders included representatives from the local municipality, SAPS and various community based structures such as youth, the aged, community development workers and Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) among others. Representatives from the national Department of Social Development also joined in and led the discussions, acknowledging the efforts that their colleagues at the sub-office are embarking in by getting involved in community issues. In her address, the department’s
Motshabi Nkoane said the stakeholders saw a need to come together and discuss the way forward regarding the matter. She said substance abuse has overtaken the development of the society and needs to be rooted out of residential areas. The delegates were encouraged to engage freely and openly in discussions so that better ideas and solutions can be reached. After the delegates had elaborated on the substance abuse issue, which is a disturbance in the society, a resolution was reached that business people be engaged, as some of them are suspected to be the main roots of the problem. The SAPS was also invited to join in the discussions as they are concerned about the increase in criminal activities in the area. Peter Mabunda of the Bela Bela Local Municipality encouraged structures to recruit more people to emphasize to dealers the seriousness and unity of the stakeholders in their fight against the problem. The stakeholders are expected to meet again on Saturday 4 May for a mass meeting and door-to-door campaign.
Freedom Day and May Day events The mayor of Lephalale, Jack Maeko, regards April as a very important month in the political calendar of the country, as Freedom Day is celebrated in April. Lephalale Local municipality, in partnership with Waterberg District Municipality, celebrated this day by holding a workshop with farm dwellers and farm workers. The event was held at Lesedi Settlement at Steenbokpan farm in Lephalale on the morning of Sunday, 28 April, and was attended by farm dwellers from all municipalities in the Waterberg District Spokesperson for the local municipality Nakampe Monyepao said that the two municipalities held the workshop in order to educate the workers about their rights so that they, like the rest of the citizens of South Africa, can know and enjoy their rights. In May, workers of South Africa, like workers throughout the world celebrate Workers’ Day on the 1st day of the month. The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in Limpopo had arranged two events to celebrate this day
and one of them was scheduled to be held at Marapong Stadium in Lephalale on Wednesday 1 May. Maeko attended the Freedom Day event and was expected to join representatives of COSATU at the Workers’ Day event. The Lephalale municipality also hosted the Limpopo P r o v i n c i a l Communicators Forum meeting scheduled to take place at Mogul Function Hall from Monday 29 to Tuesday 30 April. Maeko was expected to welcome the delegates and also introduce the premier of Limpopo Cassel Mathale.
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Jacket Warmer Party at Sunfa
The event co-coordinator and manager Mr Mareka “ Sebushi “ Mnguni and Joel Mosthegoa event facilitator. Photo : TK Mashaba
Concerned stakeholders held meetings in preparation for the main one against substance abuse. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
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and run until midnight, is set to keep the people dancing, with several prominent artists rumoured to attend. BHP and Lehlabile Bottle Store are aware of the world of talent based in the Waterberg District, they said, with a large number of successful artists and deejays having carved out national careers for themselves. The plan of the event is to create a platform to showcase top home-grown artists, a celebration of talent leading to great exposure for partaking artists. It is hoped that the event will help upcoming artists’ careers by providing more exposure to both the media and potential fans, as well as allowing local communities to watch their favourite artists live. The event schedule includes local artists and deejays as well as names such as Willy Menyza from Moretele Community Radio, PK Sdida from Durban, DJ Booker T, DJ Shimitones, and Mnelo, to name a few. Tickets will be available at the door at R20 a head.
Kgatelopele making progress Kgatelopele members Danny Sedibana, Johanes Modimola and Neo Moloko with one of the art pieces made by Modimola.
Justin Steyn Kgatelopele Youth Entertainment and Development Services is a non-profit organization (NPO) aimed at reducing criminal activity among the youth of Limpopo. Situated deep in Bela Bela Township’s district 6, the organization’s committee meets regularly to discuss ways of implementing strategic measures concerning youth development. Kgatelopele is a Setswana word meaning “Progress” and the organization has made a lot since its establishment. Consisting of 13 members headed by its Directing Manager, Neo Moloko, the organization has many projects on its list, which they aim to complete as soon as possible. “Currently we plan to visit five previously disadvantaged schools in May. These visits will include warning children against substance and alcohol abuse
as well as equipping them with basic skills as far as performing arts is concerned” Moloko said. Kgatelopele is, however, facing some serious challenges which slows down their development planning. Kgatelopele councillor, Danny Sedibana, says that the lack of office equipment and funding remains problematic because it prevents the organization from reaching out to the youth as fast as they would like. “We appeal to the community to visit us at any time if they would like to get involved or know of situations of troubled youth” he said. Kgatelopele aims to convert its current working station into a centre where youth can be active in crime-free, stimulating activities. Interested persons can reach Kgatelopele by contacting Neo Moloko on 076 076 0053, or by sending an e-mail to prof.Moloko@gmail.com(.)
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3 May, 2013
Bela - Bela ’s own volleyball team looking for funds
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New Bela Bela challenge soccer tournament on the horizon
“The team is short on funds for travel expenses such as transportation and accommodation...”
The Bela Bela Fast X1 team before it was named Total Surrender FC. Photo TK Mashaba. TK Mashaba Phindi Issa, the Kamplits player who is also a member of the National U23 team. Photo: TK Mashaba TK Mashaba The Kamplits volleyball team from Bela Bela has sent out an urgent appeal for donations and sponsors. The team will be representing the Waterberg district in the Championship League on Saturday, 25 May where they will be battling it out with 22 other teams for the chance to represent Limpopo at the National Championship in September this year. The Kamplits team has three players in the South African National Volleyball Team. These are Phillip Pasha on the senior team, and Phindi Issa and Shai Raphasa on the under-23 team. The rest of the team plays in the provincial league.
According to Kamplits trainer Levy Thantsna the team is short on funds for travel expenses such as transportation and accommodation. When asked about requesting help from the Sports Council, Levi said that the Council had a responsibility to oversee all the different sporting codes in the municipality, and at times there simply aren’t enough funds to assist every group who needs it. He added that the council assisted where they can but that most of the sports groups in the area have to source their funds through sponsorships and donations. Thantsha asked anyone who can assist with donations to call him on 076 016 9783.
Bela Bela soccer teams may soon be playing cup competitions in addition to the league they normally play for. Players and team managers seemed enthusiastic, saying that the cup competition will help players keep fit since the league has ended. According Jack Maluleka, cup competition manager, they are in the final stages of negotiations with a sponsor of the competition, which will be called Bela Bela Challenge. “We are waiting for the sponsor to sign everything on black and white and the competition will kick-off “he said. Maluleka said they were looking forward to this work relation with this new sponsorship.
The last time teams has a cup competition was three years ago. The competition was called the Waterberg Mayors Challenge, and was sponsored by Waterberg municipality. The winners of the cup were Bela Bela Fast XI, since renamed Total Surrender. In the meantime the SAFA national will be launching under 13 and under 15 boys and girls soccer teams in an initiative to develop the standard of soccer in this country form an early age. The under 13 and 15 will help supply the local football association (LFA) then LFA will help the SAFA league whereby SAFA league will help Second Division and First Division will help Nation First Division and from National First Division its then Premier Soccer League (PSL).
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