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Bela-Bela Municipality speaks out about electricity tariffs. Page 3

One T-shirt one vote?

Voters queued in long rows at the Vaalwater Boeresaal to vote.

Election Day in Vaalwater appeared to be going well, and by 10:00 in the morning most of the voting stations in the area had already served a number of voters.

“We are very lucky and have never had any election-related unrest in Vaalwater,” said Constable Makhuvela of the Vaalwater Police. “In the past few days things were very busy here, but there were no election-related incidents.” He added that he was happy to be able to report that the air of calm seemed to be holding.

Members of the ANC felt differently about the situation.

Lucy Moruwe, the ANC ward candidate for Ward 3, said that she felt as though her voters were being intimidated by EFF members. The ANC was

handing out masses of T-Shirts at the voting stations before voters made their mark. “I am confident that we have already won,” Moruwe said.

The EFF, on the other hand, were upset that the ANC appeared to be campaigning on the day of the elections. “We haven’t had any problems but I am upset that the ANC is busy with an election campaign on voting day,” said William “Bravo” Monyela, the EFF’s number one candidate for the Modimolle Municipality. “Their members are also entirely too close to the voting station.”

DA-candidate for Ward 1, Marlene van Staden, was happy with progress so far. “I already voted before eight and I am very happy with the service provided by the IEC,” she said.

Lucy Moruwe (green shirt in the middle) with a group of ANC supporters who all received new T-shirts.

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ELECTION DAY

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Canvassing and complaints at voting stations TK Mashaba The long-awaited local government elections have finally arrived, and voting day on Wednesday, 3 August saw many residents of Bela-Bela streaming to voting stations to cast their votes.

At a number of voting stations, members of various political parties were seen wearing full regalia, singing victory songs.

ANC members at the Community Hall were seen crowding close to the entrance of the voting station, despite IEC regulations mandating that party members should remain further than 500 metres from any voting station. After the presiding IEC officer intervened, the ANC members cleared away slightly.

At Extension 6, the situation was calm and peaceful. 75 people had already voted by 09:00.

ANC members were waiting outside the building to reward voters for choosing their party.

At the Bela-Bela High School, voters complained that ANC members recorded their names before they voted, to the intense displeasure of the EFF and other competing parties.

The IEC policy clearly states that no voter may be

approached by any political party before they vote.

At the Extension 5 voting station, 173 people had voted by 10:00, and ANC and EFF members rubbed shoulders without any conflict. Bela-Bela Mayor Lucas Nhlapo, who had already cast his vote at Ward 7, came to observe the elections.

A minor drama was caused when an elderly voter argued with party agents about a photo of former president Nelson Mandela, but the situation was resolved quickly.

The situation at Raeleng was similarly peaceful. Member from all parties rubbed along peacefully.

At Thusanang Special School, an ANC vehicle was asked to leave the premises, as its branding was against IEC regulations. IEC regulations state that no party-branded vehicle may enter the voting station premises. Thusanang Special School had recorded 163 votes by 11:00.

All stations were attended by police officers who were keeping a close eye on the situation.

The queue at this voting station was impressive by 09:00. Photo: TK Mashaba

Nobody is too young to participate in the voting process. This photo was taken at a voting station at Bela-Bela. Photo: Herman Steyn

Smooth municipal elections at Mookgophong Young and old flocked to voting stations in Mookgophong to exercise their democratic right to vote. The 2016 Local Government Elections in Ward 10 featured a number of first-time voters who were excited to be casting their vote for the first time.

Mzamane Ringane Frans Kgabo (19) and Kgomotso Moabelo (20) were excited to be voting for the first time.

“I feel like I did something important for my community,” Kgabo said. “My community will hopefully be developed further after these elections. I would like to see people moving out of shacks and getting proper houses, and I would like our government to install street lights so we can be safe at night.”

Moabelo’s hot button issue was employment and youth development. “I have been waiting for this moment for a long time,” he said. “My vote will benefit both myself and my fellow young people. There is a lot of unemployment in our area and the country at large, and I believe that I voted correctly and that development will emerge from my vote.”

Kgomotso Moabelo (20) and Frans Kgabo (19) were excited to be voting for the first time.

Photo: Mzmane Ringane

Julith Marina, Nancy Sithole, Lebohang Marini, Yvonne Leso and Francina Mathetja were in a celebratory mood after voting for their favourite parties.

Photo: Mzamane Ringane

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GOVERNMENT / POLITICAL

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Changes incoming with new electricity fees Andries van der Heyde The new electricity tariffs for Bela-Bela residents have the community concerned about the future and how these new fees will affect them.

The Bela-Bela Municipality replaced the old block tariff system with a new system for the 2016/2017 financial year. The new system involves that residents pay a basic tariff, a capacity tariff (Rand per ampere) as well as a usage tariff (the amount of electricity actually used).

Some residents are seriously concerned whether they will be able to afford these new tariffs.

The current costs for prepaid electricity runs to R7,44/ampere for a normal home, according to the municipal budget. That means that a household which uses a 40-ampere prepaid meter will have an additional monthly fee of R297,60, while those with a 60-ampere meter will need to cough up an additional R446,40, and those with an 80-ampere meter will need to pay R595,20. The basic levy of R35 as well as the number of units, which cost R1,02 each, will then be added to the bill.

Households with a 20-ampere meter will not pay a basic or capacity tariff, but will be charged R1,37 per unit. These households are more common in the township.

Commercial properties will be charged a capacity tariff of R13,71 per ampere and R1,19 per unit.

These tariffs were approved by the national energy regulator, NERSA, and came into effect on Friday, 1 July. They also include a 7,86% increase in the electricity price.

Residents and businesspeople will in all likelihood feel the effect of these increases as well as the new basic levy at the end of July.

Tinus Ras, DA councillor and a member of the financial committee, said that the new tariffs may have a negative effect on job creation at businesses, and expressed concern that smaller businesses may be adversely affected.

He also said that pensioners may need to sell their homes if they cannot afford the new electricity fees on their fixed incomes.

per day. If the usage is above that, the municipality is charged extra.

Ntekele and Sam Kgatla, the municipality’s Chief Financial Officer, both said that the increases are due to excessive usage and blamed the increases on Eskom.

According to them the new system will prevent load shedding since it will force residents to use less power, which will place less stress on the power network.

“The plan is to create a culture of austerity in the town,” Ntekele said.

Khulu Phasiwe, Eskom’s national spokesperson, said that a 20ampere meter should be sufficient for an RDP house, but households that make use of hot water geysers, stoves, kettles, or heaters, will not be able to use them. When more than one appliance is used, the 20-ampere meter will cut the power.

Piet Smit, a private electrical contractor, is of the belief that the municipality is trying to relieve financial difficulties with the new tariffs.

“The law says that a normal household must install a 60-ampere meter, but the user can scale that down if they want. I think it is unfair that Bela-Bela should adopt this new system while the rest of the country still uses the older method.”

He wondered how this new system can be implemented if too many people are against it.

“People’s rent is going to shoot sky-high to pay for these new tariffs. If these tariffs become a reality people will be forced to scale down or use alternative energy sources.”

The rumour that residents may need to pay a fee of R500 before any usage occurs is,

ouseholds that make use of hot water geysers, stoves, kettles, or heaters will not be able to use 20-ampere meters

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It is a matter of concern, he said, that the fees have almost doubled in spite of a 7,86% increase, and he said that schools, businesses, and households will need to make some serious adjustments.

Ras mentioned that there is still some concern about whether or not the budget was actually approved according to procedure.

The municipality recently suggested that residents could scale down their electricity meters to the 20 ampere meters, which the municipality will do for free.

Risimati Ntekele, head of technical services at the municipality, said that BelaBela is only allowed to use 17 700 MVA

Municipality suspends signage removal

The signage of Change for Bela-Bela was recently removed from the walls at the entrance to the township. Photo: Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela The Bela-Bela Local Municipality is reportedly suspending the removal of Change for Bela-Bela signage at the entrance to the township. According to founder member of Change for Bela-Bela NJ Van Heerden, the municipality recently replied to them after the walls with the branding of Change for Bela-Bela were repainted and the placement of ANC posters for elections campaign were carried out.

The organization expressed their concerns to the media about the alleged removal of their signage by the municipality at the walls of the entrance to the township, regarding the action as a move to trump the interest of a non-political community upliftment initiative.

The BEAT attempted to obtain comment from the municipality after their communication office promised to speak to their relevant department and ask them to release an official statement to the media on Wednesday, 27 July. Attempts to speak to the relevant managers failed, as they could not be reached. * ANC Ward 6 councillor candidate Jeremiah Ngobeni wanted to clarify that, contrary to what was reported in The BEAT of 29 July in the article “Bela-Bela charity accuses municipality of censorship,” he is not a close ally to Abdul Majeed Blue, who allegedly admitted in public that he and his comrades are working with the municipality to remove all the branding of Change for Bela-Bela. Ngobeni also highlighted that Majeed is not a resident of Ward 6, or a chief elections coordinator, and Ngobeni has no ties with him.

according to Kgatla, a false rumour that made the rounds recently.

According to the municipality’s own figures, however, a resident who wishes to use both lights and a kettle at the same time, or have hot water in their home will, in fact, need to pay a fee of R446,40 per month for the privilege.

Met er cos ts – Meter costs Ho w muc h will How much you pa y? pay? * 20Ampere – free, can be used for lights only * 40Ampere – R297.60/month, can be used for small appliances * 60Ampere – R446.40/month, suitable for kettles, stoves and geysers

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GOVERNMENT / POLITICAL / CRIME

Correctional Services volunteer Lizzy Bapela The Department of Correctional Services in Bela-Bela recently volunteered 12 offenders from their station, and 11 from Skilpadfontein to conduct charity work at the Tirisano Victim Empowerment Centre.

The centre is a shelter for abused women and children and is situated in Mametlhake, north of Mpumalanga. The area is serviced by the Department’s Bela-Bela satellite station.

The offenders and department personnel joined hands and cleaned the centre, which can accommodate approximately six people. This was done as part of the activities of the global 67 Minutes charity

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Cawood dies in custody Justin Steyn

campaign. The security walls at the centre, which was built by offenders about five years ago, developed cracks and ended up falling down. The team demolished the fallen wall and packed the bricks for the wall to be rebuilt. They further cleaned the shelter inside and the environment in the surroundings.

The centre had one client at the time of the cleaning campaign, which was declared an ongoing weekly project by the Skilpadfontein Community Corrections team.

The Bela-Bela cluster head Malefane Pholosi commended the work done by the team, encouraging them to keep it up. He said that the united front that the members showed was really touching.

Alleged abused woman seeks police’s help

Murder accused Clifford Cawood has died due to unknown reasons. Photo Supplied

Murder accused Clifford Cawood (30) has died in custody in Pretoria.

Cawood, a Bela-Bela resident, was accused of being involved in two murders. The victims’ remains were found near the Bela-Bela dam area.

Cawood was arrested in December last year on two counts of murder.

Last year on Thursday, 23 July, a severed arm was found by Wilson Aphiri, a Department of Water and Sanitation employee, near a water purification plant at Roodepoort.

Aphiri said that he was so shocked by what he had seen that he left the area immediately and reported his find to the local authorities.

The arm has since been linked to the alleged murder committed by Cawood and Delport.

Other body parts, including a skull and torso, have been discovered and may be linked to the same murder.

The identity of the victim has not yet been confirmed.

Hercules Delport, is also said to be involved in the murders but has since been arrested in Boksburg Gauteng for the illegal possession of an unlicensed firearm.

The cause of Cawood’s death is under investigation.

The case related to the murders has since been postponed to Monday, 1 August.

Witnesses to testify in illegal firearm case Justin Steyn

The woman, who was allegedly abused by her ex-boyfriend, showed The BEAT the mess at her house, which she alleges her ex-boyfriend caused after she dumped him. Photo: Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela A woman in Bela-Bela filed for a protection order against her ex-boyfriend, after she alleged that the man attacked her while she was with her current partner and vandalised her property. The incident happened on Sunday, 31 July at Extension 5.

The woman told The BEAT that the man started fighting with her a week ago, after she told him that it was over between them.

She said that she once had a protection order against the partner and cancelled it after he asked for forgiveness from her in the presence of the families’ elders, seeming sincere. She added that her reasons for seeking the authorities’ help was that the man is abusive and cruel towards her and even threatened to kill her with an axe. She also said that the man called the police a week ago and told them that she hired people

to kill him.

The woman said that when she called for help from the police during the recent incident, the police who attended them told her that they could not help her because of her cancelling the previous protection order.

She further said that the man came to her house and attacked her, calling her names and threatening to kill her. She also said that she was told that the man bought petrol and threatened to burn her in the house if she does not take him back.

Lieutenant-Colonel Phetla said that the woman told the police, when questioned about whether to open a case against him or just file for protection order, that she only wanted for the police to reprimand him and prevent him from coming near her and her new partner. He added that she did not open a case but went to the police station for assistance in getting the court to issue a protection order.

Two arrested for murder TK Mashaba Two men were expected to appear before the Bela-Bela Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 2 August. The two, whose names may not yet be revealed, stand accused of the murder of a young man at Extension 5 in the early hours of Friday, 29 July.

According to information received, the suspects were seen fighting with the

victim. The cause of the fight was not known. The two suspects were allegedly later joined by a third person in attacking the victim.

According to Bela-Bela detectives’ commander Lieutenant-Colonel Abel Phetla, one of the suspects hit the victim with an axe. The victim died on the scene.

The pair remain in custody while police continue to investigate.

Authorities have yet to reveal the ballistics report which linked 22-year old Siphatisiwe Moyo to an unlicensed firearm.

The firearm is said to be linked to a burglary involving five Zimbabwean men who are currently awaiting trial.

The men are said to be illegal immigrants and have abandoned their bail application.

Moyo was arrested by police in the

Bela-Bela township on the evening of Wednesday 25 May after receiving a tip off from locals.

Moyo made her first court appearance on Friday 27 May and was denied bail on Thursday 2 June.

Awaiting the ballistics report on Wednesday 27 July, the court ruled that the case will be postponed to Monday 22 August where witnesses will be called to testify.

Moyo remains in custody and is said to be an illegal immigrant from Zimbabwe.

DPP revisiting Bobo case

The Director of Public Prosecutions is currently revisiting the case in which a 5year old was shot with a revolver in 2013 due to negligence. Photo supplied Justin Steyn An inquest into the death of Sibongile “Bobo” Mahlangu (5) has been opened on Monday 25 July at the Bela-Bela Magistrate’s court.

Mahlangu was killed on Saturday 24

August 2013 at a privately owned lodge outside of Bela-Bela after her and a friend discovered a .38-special which belonged to her friend’s grandfather.

His name has since been withheld out of protection for his granddaughter.

On Friday 1 August 2014, the grandfather was sentenced to 12 months’ corrective parole.

On the day of his sentencing the court found that Mahlangu’s death was the result of negligence by the grandfather.

During his sentencing, the court ruled that the grandfather was not permitted to leave his house for the 12 months. He was also ordered to perform 16 hours of community service every month and attend courses prescribed by his parole officer.

He was also prohibited from consuming strong alcohol and medication unless prescribed by a medical practitioner. He was also forbidden to change his residential address without notifying his parole officer and was declared unfit to have any firearms in his possession.

The latest inquest is currently being revised by the Director of Public Prosecutions to consider whether or not the case should be reopened in court.

A date for when the decision will be heard has not yet been set.

Mahlangu was laid to rest at the apostolic church in the Bela-Bela township.

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POLITICAL / EDITORIAL

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Women’s Month launched in Bela-Bela

Scores of women filled the Bela-Bela Community Hall for the Women’s Month Programme launch. Photo: Lizzy Bapela

Road upgrades in Bela-Bela are still at a go-slow. However, the municipality has given the contractor responsible until the end of August to complete the task at hand. Photo: Justin Steyn Justin Steyn Road upgrades in Bela-Bela’s Central Business District area seem to be progressing at an extremely slow pace. The upgrades have been in progress since the beginning of the year, leaving motorists and pedestrians with a dusty pathway to use in recent months.

Traffic lights at the middle crossing have also been non-functioning, and often road users to navigate through one narrow road provided for use.

The upgrades have also apparently caused two power failures during recent months as they were allegedly caused by workers striking underground cables while working on road upgrades.

The town’s Municipal Project Manager, Vleis van Zyl previously said that the upgrades in Chris Hani Street have been budgeted for R12,5 million and was expected to end by the end of June.

He added that the upgrades will extend towards the Bela-Bela hospital “We will start road upgrades near the Bela-Bela Hospital and upwards as soon as current upgrades are done. We hope that there will not be any further delays in the process and urge the townspeople to be patient and not resort to violent or angry driving,” he said.

To date the upgrades remain on-going with a new deadline set for its completion.

The municipality’s Head of Technical Services, Risimati Ntikela, said that they have given the contractor responsible for the upgrades until Thursday, 25 August, to complete the road’s upgrades.

He added that the delays have allegedly been due to cash flow restrictions and insufficient materials needed for the upgrades.

Ntikele said that the municipality has provided a platform for residents and business owners to voice any problems they are experiencing during the upgrades.

Local school receives gifts

Learners at the Pitinyana Primary School near Cyferfontein were delighted when Legal Aid SA presented them with gift bags. Photos: Mzamane Ringane Mzamane Ringane Learners from Pitinyana Primary School were showered with gifts recently when the staff from Legal Aid SA in Modimolle partnered with other stakeholders, during their visit to this school which is located on a local Cyferfontein farm. The school visit took place on Friday, 22 April.

The young ones received gift bags filled with goodies, and also enjoyed a meal prepared by the staff of Legal Aid SA.

The other stakeholders who formed part of the event were SAPS Modimolle, Community Policing Forum and Department of Social Development.

Principal Mmankala Rosa Phele said although the school is located on a remote farm, with only about fourteen learners, they always attempt to do activities that other developed schools are doing.

She said the main challenge was that most parents were not responsive when the school invites them to general meetings and to also check on the progress of the leaners.

A choir from Office of the Premier entertained women during the event.

Photo: Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela August is known as Women’s Month in South African calendar with 9 August celebrated as Women’s Day. Limpopo’s 2016 Women’s Month Programme was launched in Bela-Bela, an event hosted by the provincial government. Acting political principals in Limpopo, Waterberg and BelaBela led a gathering for the launch that took place at the Bela-Bela Community Hall on Friday, 29 July.

On behalf of Limpopo Premier Stanley Mathabatha, the MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture Nandi Ndalane addressed scores of women who honoured the invite for the event. Member of the Waterberg District’s mayoral committee Amanda Mogotsi acted on behalf of executive mayor Tlotlanang Mogotlane, while Bela-Bela Municipal chief whip Matilda Radebe spoke on behalf of Mayor Lucas Nhlapo.

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the 1956 women’s march to Union Building on 9 August. The anniversary will be celebrated under theme: “Women United in Moving South Africa Forward”. The event was held in remembrance of the 1956 Women’s march and showed the role that women are playing in society.

“Women are united in building a safe South Africa, with no violence against women and children. Women are united for

inclusive economic growth, jobs and prosperity, doors of learning and culture to be open to all; and for a better Africa and a better world,” said MEC Ndelane.

In South African history, about 20 000 women marched in 1956 to the then Prime Minister JG Strijdom at the Union Building against the pass law. The march against the pass laws was organized by the Federation of South African Women. The federation famously challenged the idea that ‘a woman’s place is in the kitchen.

Although Prime Minister Strijdom was not at the Union Buildings to accept the petition, the women of South Africa sent a public message that they would not be intimidated and silenced by unjust laws.

After the petition was handed over to the secretary of the Prime Minister, the women sang a freedom song: ‘wathint’ abafazi, wathint’ imbokodo’, meaning “You Strike a Woman, You Strike a Rock”. This has come to represent the courage and strength of South African women.

To foster social cohesion and national building, Namibian, Somali and Zimbabwean women who are residing in the locality at Vingerkraal village were also invited to form part of the launch.

This year all roads leads to the Union Building for the celebration of Women’s Day on Tuesday, 9 August for the 60th anniversary.

The Department of Social Development in Waterberg under the leadership of the district senior manager Matome Makwela donated two wheelchairs to a disabled child in Leseding and an elderly citizen in Mampatile, Bela-Bela.

Makwela was accompanied by local councillors Jeremiah Ngobeni, Matilda Radebe and Elizabeth Maluleka when they handed over the wheelchairs to the beneficiaries on Friday, 29 July. Photo: Lizzy Bapela

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ADVERTISMENTS / LEGALS

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LEGALS MODIMOLLE LAND USE SCHEME, 2004 Notice is hereby given to all whom it may concern that in terms of clause 23 of the Modimolle Land Use Scheme, 2004, I, (full name) ACE ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS intend applying to the Modimolle Local Municipality, for Special Consent to: Proposed New MTN Cabinet and 30m lattice on (property and suburb) Portion O of Farm 425 TFarm Modimolle also known as (street name and number) Ngomo Farming PTY Ltd located in a Agricultural zone.

Example: Residential 1, Business 2 etc).

Any objection, with the grounds therefor, shall be lodged with or made in writing to: The Divisional Manager: Town Planning, Ground Floor, Modimolle Municipal Building or Private Bag x1008,

Modimolle, 0510 within 28 days of the publication of the advertisement in the Local Newspaper viz: 05 August 2016.

Full particulars and Plans (if any) may be inspected during normal office hours (08:00-13:00 and 13:4515:00) at the abovementioned office, for a period of 28 days after the publication of the advertisement in the Local Newspaper.

Closing date for any objections: 02 September 2016.

APPLICANT Street address and postal address ACE ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS 7 Qwagga Road Bela Bela, 0480 Telephone: 014 001 7005.

(05&12/08).

MODIMOLLE LAND USE SCHEME, 2004 Notice is hereby given to all whom it may concern that in terms of clause 23 of the Modimolle Land Use Scheme, 2004, I, (full name) ACE ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS intend applying to the Modimolle Local Municipality, for Special Consent to: Proposed New MTN Cabinet and 54m lattice on (property and suburb) Onverdient PTY Ltd Portion O of Farm Witpoort 185 KR also known as (street name and number) Onverdient PTY Ltd located in a Agricultural zone.

Example: Residential 1, Business 2 etc).

Any objection, with the grounds therefor, shall be

lodged with or made in writing to: The Divisional Manager: Town Planning, Ground Floor, Modimolle Municipal Building or Private Bag x1008, Modimolle, 0510 within 28 days of the publication of the advertisement in the Local Newspaper viz: 05 August 2016.

Full particulars and Plans (if any) may be inspected during normal office hours (08:00-13:00 and 13:4515:00) at the abovementioned office, for a period of 28 days after the publication of the advertisement in the Local Newspaper.

Closing date for any objections: 02 September 2016.

APPLICANT Street address and postal address ACE ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS 7 Qwagga Road Bela Bela, 0480 Telephone: 014 001 7005.

(05&12/08).

MODIMOLLE LAND USE SCHEME, 2004 Notice is hereby given to all whom it may concern that in terms of clause 23 of the Modimolle Land Use Scheme, 2004, I, (full name) ACE ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS intend applying to the Modimolle Local Municipality, for Special Consent to: Proposed New MTN Cabinet and 54m lattice on (property and suburb) Portion 50 of Farm 417 Grootvlei KR also known as (street name and

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number) Farm Grootvlei located in a Agricultural zone.

Example: Residential 1, Business 2 etc).

Any objection, with the grounds therefor, shall be lodged with or made in writing to: The Divisional Manager: Town Planning, Ground Floor, Modimolle Municipal Building or Private Bag x1008, Modimolle, 0510 within 28 days of the publication of the advertisement in the Local Newspaper viz: 05 August 2016.

Full particulars and Plans (if any) may be inspected during normal office hours (08:00-13:00 and 13:4515:00) at the abovementioned office, for a period of 28 days after the publication of the advertisement in the Local Newspaper.

Closing date for any objections: 02 September 2016.

APPLICANT Street address and postal address ACE ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS 7 Qwagga Road Bela Bela, 0480 Telephone: 014 001 7005.

(05&12/08).

NOTICE IN TERMS OF CLAUSE 23 OF THE MODIMOLLE LAND USE SCHEME, 2004 Notice is hereby given that in terms of the above mentioned Land Use Scheme, We, SMIT and FISHER PLANNING (Pty) Ltd, intend applying to the Modimolle Local

Municipality, for consent to use the Erf 846, Nylstroom Extension 2 Township, Limpopo, (Zoned: Industrial 1) situated at C/O Nelson Mandela Drive and Lillian Ngoyi Street, Modimolle for the purpose(s) of constructing a telecommunications mast and base station.

Any objection, with ground therefore, to the approval of this application shall be lodged with or made in writing to: the Divisional Manager: Town Planning: Ground Flour, Modimolle Municipal Building, Private Bag x1008, Modimolle, 0510 for a period of 28 days of the publication of the advertisement in the local newspaper on 5 August 2016.

A person claiming to be an interested person in a land development application has the burden of establishing his or her status as an interested person. An interested person has to provide contact details in order to be heard.

Information has to be provided with regard to the grounds of an objection and how rights and interests are affected.

If an interested party has not demonstrated an interest in all of the issues presented in a particular land development application or an appeal, the Municipal Planning

Tribunal or appeal authority may limit the interested person’s participation to only those issues in which an interest has been established.

Full particulars and plans (if any) may be inspected during normal office hours at the above-mentioned office, for a period of 28 days after the publication of the advertisement in the local newspaper.

Date of placement: 5 August 2016 Objection expiry date:2 September 2016 SMIT and FISHER PLANNING (Pty) Ltd, 371 Melk Street, Nieuw Muckleneuk, 0181; P.O. Box 908, Groenkloof, 0027.

Tel: (012) 346 2340. Fax: (012) 346 0638. E-mail: ruan@sfplan.co.za Site ref: Agrico Nylstroom.

(05&12/08).

CONSENT USE, BELA BELA Notice is hereby given in terms of clause 21 of the Bela Bela Land Use Scheme, 2008 that the undersigned, being the authorised agent, intends applying to the Bela Bela Municipality for special consent to use Portions 21 of the farm Turffontein 499 KR and/or buildings thereon for the purpose of a Guest House, Place of Refreshment, Recreation and ancillary uses.

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 22 July 2016 Further particulars with regard to the proposed use is obtainable from undersigned GEO PROJECTS, P.O. Box 919, Bela Bela, 0480, Tel: 082 881 7252.

PWM REGSDIENSTE LEGAL SERVICES In die boedel van wyle HERMANUS JACOBUS DE BEER, (ID nr: 430630 5037 084), gebore 30 Junie 1943 en oorlede 12 Junie 2016 van 12 Leeukruin, Leeupoort, Limpopo.

Meesterskantoor: Port Elizabeth Boedelnommer: 003695/ 2016.

Skuldeisers en skuldenaars word hiermee versoek om hulle eise in te dien teen en hulle skulde te betaal aan bovermelde boedel binne 30 dae vanaf datum van publikasie hiervan by die betrokke Eksekuteur.

ERICA FITZGIBBON PWM REGSDIENSTE (EDMS) PBK Agent vir Eksekuteur Posbus 71696 Centrahil 6006 Tel: 041 582 3034.

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Modimolle film production underway The making of a Modimolle movie, Retribution- settling of the scores.

Photo: Mzamane Ringane

Mzamane Ringane Inspired by real life situations, a new Modimolle movie named Retribution is in the making with local young people given a chance to express their talent in the project.

Producer and director Edward Sox Masingi said people should not interpret retribution as a form of revenge, given the true meaning of the title.

The film Retribution- settling of the scores is about a fictional character that was framed and served a long jail term for a crime he did not commit.

Upon his release, when everyone else

expected him to retaliate, he instead focuses on ensuring that the law takes its course and the real culprits are brought to book.

Masingi said he would like to see his production house, Bra Sox Productions, helping local actors and writers to spread their wings.

“Our main purpose is to build and expose artists, filmmakers, writers and everybody else who is involved in the film industry. There are a lot of talented people in Modimolle, but most of them do not know where to go or what to do in order to live their dream. We want to change a perception that you need to go to bigger cities if you want to succeed.

We want to be able to reach those young people who do not have money to travel to town if they want to access the resources. We want to be a production house that will accommodate talented individuals from various parts of our town, including those from the informal settlements,” he said.

Masingi said they are not only targeting people from Modimolle, but they also welcome everyone from the Waterberg region at large.

He said they want to capture real Limpopo stories and share them with the whole world.

21-year-old actor and poet Velile Edith Sethlabi who plays one of the leading characters in the movie, said it is quite an experience to be given an important role in this movie.

She said she believes it will give her a chance to reveal her talent.

“It feels good to play as a main character. It challenges me to express my talent to the fullest.

There may be many young people who may related to my character in the movie, and that will help them to be able to deal with their situations better,” she said.

Sethlabi advised young people not to be afraid to pursue their dreams.

She said her dream is to become an award-winning actor and a wellknown poet.

Speed Dating for the Brain!

Nkululeko Fakazi and Sicelo Ngwane using one of the Speed Dating activities to split light into colours. Photo supplied.

TK Mashaba The fast-paced game Speed Dating for the Brain is expected to reach the Modi Mall in Modimolle on Friday, 12 August. Contestants will stand a chance to win a Proline 8 tablet.

The popular science-based educational game is being rolled out for the third year running by Capitec Foundation in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology (DST) in all nine provinces.

According to Capitec Foundation’s Head, Neptal Khoza , Speed Dating for the Brain is part of the DST’s

National Science Week which is being launched by the Minister of Science and Technology, Naledi Pandor, on August 6.

“National Science Week is a mass participation initiative within the context of government’s Science Engagement Strategy to popularise science and make STEMI (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Innovation) subjects more appealing to learners, showcase local innovations and critically engage South African citizens.”

Khoza said.

The latest Speed Dating for the Brain game, in which contestants move in rapid succession among six

booths to complete a number of challenges, will highlight and explore this year’s National Science Week main theme: “Science for Sustainable Development and Improved Quality of Life,” said Khoza.

He further said that activities in the six booths include using wind energy as an alternative to fossil fuels, recycling, a maths puzzle, water purification processes and financial life skills.

Capitec Foundation has worked with the DST to produce interactive brain teaser activities that have been included in the latest Speed Dating for the Brain game, which aims to popularise science and meet the key objectives of National Science Week.” He said.

“The Speed Dating for the Brain project has become a prominent feature in the annual National Science Week initiative led by the Department of Science and Technology”, says the Department of Science and Technology.

“National Science Week is part of the Department’s science promotion campaign that promotes science awareness and engagement, as well as encouraging youth participation in science,” said Khoza.

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Elections day a day for future planning in Modimolle

Deputy minister in the Presidency Buti Manamela casted his vote at the Peter Nchabeleng Community hall in Phagameng, Modimolle. Photo: Lizzy Bapela

Soccer celebrity Sepeke Manamelasted also his vote at the Peter Nchabeleng Community hall in Phagameng.

Photo: Lizzy Bapela Buti Manamela and soccer Lizzy Bapela celebrity Sepeke Manamela, who were also born and grew Citizens of South Africa were up in Modimolle also graced excited to begin planning the the area to cast their votes in Phagameng, their hometown. future during local In an interview with the government elections on media, deputy minister said Wednesday, 3 August. that he encourages people of Long queues were already all qualifying ages to come visible at various voting out and vote and it does not stations in the early hours, matter which political party with the elderly, youth and they vote for, as long as they the disabled people flocked also make their voice heard to the stations to make their in the ballot papers. He marks. Political parties also added that their votes are ensured visibility at the needed for the future of the stations, with many of their country and will ensure that representatives saying that municipalities are led by they are confident that their people who will deliver better parties will win these elections. Party agents were services for their wide awake, making sure the communities.

Minister Manamela rounded election process goes up all voting stations in smoothly and that the Modimolle to interact with the elections are really free and people from different parties fair. and check the running of Some ANC members were things at the stations, which seen campaigning with a heavy sound system next to he confirmed were great as expected. the voting station at the Interviewed IEC officials and Peter Nchabeleng representatives of various Community hall. This is not political parties indicated no allowed according to the irregularities had been IEC’s regulations. reported yet and things were Meanwhile, the deputy running smooth as expected. minister in the Presidency

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Kaizer Chiefs grace Limpopo for FAME Charity Cup Four soccer teams will engage in a battle for a good cause this coming weekend. Photo supplied.

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Rugby legend graces Modimolle

Rugby legend John Mametja recently graced Modimolle. Photo supplied Lizzy Bapela

Mzamane Ringane Kaizer Chiefs Football Club was expected to grace Limpopo on Saturday 6 August, for their participation in the local F.A.M.E Charity Cup which is scheduled for Peter Mokaba Stadium.

The Soweto giants and three other Limpopo teams; Magesi FC, Black Leopards FC and Baroka FC will participate in the charity cup.

It is anticipated that the competition will attract scores of people from across the country, who will be coming to watch among others, PSL giants Kaizer Chiefs and Baroka FC who recently earned a place in the higher league.

Another interesting team to watch will be Magesi FC, a team which won the hearts of the Limpopo soccer lovers after outshining their competitors in the ABC Motsepe League, and subsequently gained promotion into the National First Division (NFD) league.

Black Leopards who ended their NFD league race on position eight during the previous season, will certainly aim to start their new season on a high note.

The Limpopo soccer spectacle will kick off with the first semi-final between Black Leopards and Baroka FC at 10:00, with the

second semi-final between Kaizer Chiefs and Magesi scheduled to take place at 12:00.

Kaizer Chiefs will go into this match oozing with confidence, following their impressive performance last weekend when they defeated Orlando Pirates 2-0 in the Soweto derby.

The winners in both the first and second semi-finals will lock horns in the final match at 17:00.

The F.A.M.E spokesperson Chief Thidiela has indicated that the cup competition aims to raise funds for various charity organisations and bursaries for students in need of financial aid.

“The F.A.M.E. Charity Cup is about raising funds for charity organisations and bursaries for students in need of financial support. We aim to educate and train our people so that they can have a better tomorrow,” Thidiela said.

Hot on heels of the charity cup will be the F.A.M.E SA Awards, aimed at honouring deserving individuals in the film, arts, music and entertainment industry.

The awards ceremony will be held at Polokwane’s Jack Botes Hall on Sunday 7 August.

The F.A.M.E brand is the brainchild of Limpopo Media House CEO Matodzi Makananisa.

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Rugby icon and Blue Bulls Legend John Mametja recently graced Modimolle for the Limpopo Rugby Day. The MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture, Nandi Ndalane hosted this provincial event on Saturday, 23 July. The event was held in partnership with the John Mametja Rugby Foundation and Selaki Sport Wear at the Ephraim Mogale Stadium in Phagameng Location.

Departmental communications manager Jermina Kaka said that the event was used to

celebrate the achievements of Mametja, who was joined by young rugby players from the five the province’s districts.

Mametja is a role model for young rugby players as he is the first black South African to have played in 100 Currie Cup games.

Born in Polokwane on 28 March 1983, Mametsa started as a junior with the Gauteng franchise the Vodacom Blue Bulls in 2001.

He had since appeared for the Blue Bulls in the Vodacom Cup, the Currie Cup and the Super 14 series, usually on the wing.

Mametsa made his Currie Cup debut in 2002 and was named Currie Cup player of the year in 2003. He scored three tries for the Bulls and scored the most tries by any Bulls player during his 100th game against the Lions at Ellis Park Stadium on 21 June 2008. His 64 career tries placed him third on the list of all-time tries scored by Blue Bulls players, and he is 12th on the Bulls’ list of most career matches After hanging up his boots in 2009, he established the John Mametja Foundation which aims at developing young talent among rugby players from rural areas.

The Provincial Rugby Day is aimed at encouraging the establishment of rugby clubs in the rural areas, unearth talent and further more to provide rugby youth athletes with development opportunities through high-level competitions.