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Foreign 4 Nationals fear attack
Malema View residents left homeless after eviction
The Red Ants squad loaded the building material demolished shacks onto their trucks and left with them. Photo: Lizzy Bapela A family left with furniture in an open spot after the Red Ants removed their house. Photo: TK Mashaba.
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A mother and her children look on as their furniture was left abandoned following the eviction. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
MISSING This woman was last seen three days ago and yesterday it was said that she arrived in Bela Bela and she is mentally disabled. Contact 0820921953
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Close to R200 000 believed missing from 2014 procurement awards Justin Steyn The BEAT has been approached by an anonymous source regarding the BelaBela Municipality’s 2014 Procurement Awards to persons in service to the state. According to the procurement list, the source had been paid an amount of close to R200 000 and was listed as a business partner of Mokgwedi Construction and Projects. The source denied being involved with the company and said that she had investigated the matter. “I was shocked to see my name on this list because I had no affiliation with this company, and I had not received any money as the list indicated,” she said. The source said that she had contacted the Department of Trade and Industry to confirm whether Mokgwedi Construction was a viable registered
company. The DTI confirmed that the company is indeed registered and provided the source with their contact details. “I phoned Mokgwedi Construction, and they told me that they hadn’t received the money. They said that they had been contracted for a small project in early March last year, and had been paid an amount of R72 000.” The source explained that she feels confused about being involved in an award she has no knowledge about. “Almost R200 000 has been paid out to someone, but no-one is taking responsibility,” she said. “If the money has not been paid to myself or the company involved, who has it been paid to?” At the time of going to press, municipal spokesperson Matome Sebelebele had not seen fit to respond to a request for comment.
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Two die in head-on collision Lizzy Bapela Two people died in Thabazimbi following an accident near Ben Alberts turn-off, a few kilometres away from town on the afternoon of Monday, 25 May. Police spokesperson Constable Moshira Modise said that a man died after colliding head-on with an oncoming vehicle. She added that the driver was overtaking a vehicle in front of him when the accident happened, which resulted in him dying at the scene. The deceased was driving in the direction of Northam in his sedan vehicle. He was identified as 29-year-old Ogumbowale Oludegun Michael from Nigeria. Three other
occupants from the vehicle sustained injuries and were rushed to Thabazimbi Hospital. The driver of the other vehicle involved also received medical attention as she survived with minor injuries. Constable Modise said that another man was reported dead later on, bringing the number of deaths to two. Matshumahlaga Jeremiah Malepe, 51, died at the hospital later on the night of the accident. Constable Modise said that the police are investigating a case of culpable homicide as a result of the accident and no arrests have been made yet. According to the information received, the Nigerian man’s family came in and identified him and took him home for burials.
Millions missing in Modimolle municipality, one suspended
Argument ends in tragedy “Her parents gave him the child, as they were used to him coming and fetching the child,” said Manamela. Manamela told The BEAT that Lebudi had A couple in the remote village of taken the child and hanged him. Later, he told Masakhane outside Bela-Bela had their the family where to argument end in find Tebogo’s body tragedy. Abraham before hanging Lehudi apparently himself from a tree a hanged the couple’s few miles outside child Tebogo Masakhane. “With Child Protection Sebolai (4) and later The police are himself in the early Week going on, it is investigating the morning hours of tragic to see parents case. Sunday, 31 May. The child’s mother According to involving their innocent could not be reached information received children in such fights.” for comment. from Bela-Bela Dads in the Picture Police Spokesperson founder Meshack Glen Manamela the Kekana spoke out couple, Gontse against the incident, Sebolai and saying that it was Abraham Lehudi, most disturbing. had an argument at a tavern in Cyverskuil. “With Child Protection Week going on, it is When they arrived back at Masakhane, tragic to see parents involving their innocent Lehidi went to Seblai’s home to ask for the children in such fights,” he said baby. TK Mashaba
Modimolle mayor Kgarietja Lekalakala was shocked to hear of the financial issues during the budget speech. Photo: TK Mashaba TK Mashaba The latest news from Modimolle’s Municipality is a case of fraud that has been opened at the Modimolle police station. On Tuesday, 2 June, the municipality held a media briefing on the issue of financial misconduct in the municipality. During the briefing, the municipal spokesperson Pat Shika told the media that the Modimolle Local Municipality is committed to ensuring a corruption-free society. “One official who held a middle management position on the revenue section of the municipality has been suspended pending a disciplinary hearing in connection with the mismanagement of funds,” said Shika. The suspension came into effect on 15 May and preliminary investigations appear to show a discrepancy of R1.2 million in revenue between 2013 and 2015. Shika also said that the police have been requested to investigate. The Provincial Departments of Treasury, Cooperative Government and Housing, and Traditional Affairs, have also been requested to assist with internal investigations to establish the precise amount involved, as well as the period of time involved.
“The two departments are expected to assist in the conduct of the hearings against those involved,” said Shika. It is also believed that a number of municipal officials may be implicated and that the investigation will uncover the full details. The investigation by the two departments should also help determine and why the discrepancies were not discovered earlier. Shika also said that the council was shocked by the report of the incident. The council has asked to be kept up to date with any progress in the matter, and promised the community of Modimolle that their rates and taxes are in good hands, and that necessary services will continue to be rendered.
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Illegal settlement torn down Bela-Bela Hospital
commemorates International Nurses’ Day
The Red Ants arrived on open truck to demolish the illegal settlement in Extension 8 Photo: Andries van der Heyden and expressed their support for his leadership. Lizzy Bapela, TK Mashaba Neo Moloko, who was behind the initial settling of the land by the illegal residents, said that they will take action against the eviction Unsuspecting residents of Bela-Bela’s newly when the time is right. He said that what the established informal settlement Malema View mayor had ordered was not right, and claimed were shocked at the arrival of the Red Ants, who knocked down their shacks in the morning that the illegal residents should be offered alternative housing. of Friday, 29 May. The settlement was illegally Moloko was among those evicted, moving established on the site of what was planned to his possessions to the homes of nearby be a school. Hundreds of residents were left homeless and their belongings scattered across relatives as the Red Ants smashed the shacks. The residents’ furniture was abandoned, with the area. They told The BEAT that the several items believed to have been destroyed municipality should find them an alternative while the squads loaded the building material place to stay, since they have been applying from the shacks onto their trucks. for stands and RDP houses for several years The residents threatened that they would without any luck. return and build more shacks and march Many residents who refused to be named in the newspaper, blamed the municipality for not against the action in order to get their belongings back. They said that most of them caring for their needs as residents. The police attended the scene to maintain the had had to borrow money to buy building materials and furniture to establish their new peace and keep an eye out for criminals. Some homes. of the residents cursed at the Red Ants. According to police spokesperson Constable The squad demolished over seven hundred Glen Manamela, there is currently no case shacks, monitored by members of the Public between the mayor and the residents or any Order Policing and Cluster Stations. DA Ward 3 Leader Frans Mothokwa said that reports as to how many people were reported injured following a clash that erupted between he was against the move, which was ‘taken by the mayor Lucas Nhlapo.’ the angry residents and the Red Ants. The squad followed the residents into the bushes “We sent a representative in Councillor Kobus van der Merwe to speak to the mayor through Hlalampsa Section up to the road to Towoomba, chasing them away with rubber on the residents’ behalf. We are told that he said that he ‘did not want to hear any stories’ bullets. The Red Ants squad refused to speak to the media about the issue. when he was confronted about the issue. The Matome Sebelebele, municipal spokesperson council and the rest of the local political for the Bela-Bela Municipality, said that all management team do not support the action,” proper procedures have been followed. he said. “The council and the political “These people know that they have been management team do not support these occupying the land illegally,” he said. “We told actions.” them that the land had been earmarked for “He is busy with irrelevant issues while development by the municipality, but they did forgetting the hard issues that concern the not listen.” development of the state of roads and other Sebelebele also said that the mayor has essential services. His focus should be on what visited the area several times in attempts to develops the community instead of what encourage the residents to vacate the area. angers the residents.” Said Mothokwa. “These people must register like any others During the eviction process, former mayor and stay on a waiting list and the criteria is Freddy Hlungwani addressed the residents, determined by the Provincial Housing calming them and claiming that the situation Department, and now the local municipality,” appears to be part of a political battle against said Sebelebele. him. The crowd applauded Hlungwani’s words
Motivational speaker Bishop Rhetty Matjila of Bela-Bela addressed nurses during the commemoration of the International Day of Nurses at the Bela-Bela Hospital recently. Photo: Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela The Bela-Bela Hospital recently held an event to commemorate the International Day of Nurses, which is celebrated annually on 12 May. Nurses at the hospital attended the event in numbers to receive the valuable information shared on the day, with the key message being ‘Moral ethics in the workplace’. Motivational speaker Bishop Rhetty Matjila blessed the event and inspired the attendees with words of wisdom during her address. Representing the hospital’s management, Loret Rainier said that the day is aimed at dealing with the issues that nurses encounter in the workplace. She said that she regarded the event as a success, saying that the nurses left the boardroom motivated and filled with determination to implement what they were told at the
gathering in their daily duties. During her address, Matjila encouraged the nurses to commit to their positions and always practice respect with their colleagues and patients. She advised them not to compare themselves with other colleagues but have plans and purposes in their lives. Matjila encouraged the workers to be considerate and cooperative, so that they can overcome obstacles that come their way. She added that theft, gossip and disrespect are unethical behaviours and said that the nurses should always focus on morals, principles, values, trust, and productivity. “Put God first in all you do and be reliable, stay focused and positive, listen carefully and make sure that your behaviour motivates your juniors. Understand your colleagues and the difficulties that they encounter in their lives,” said the bishop.
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Waterberg launches Child Protection Week Lizzy Bapela The Waterberg District Municipality launched Child Protection Week on Tuesday, 26 May, in Mabatlane. The week ended on Sunday, 31 May. During Child Protection Week, communities are sensitized to the plight of children in South Africa. Hundreds of learners, parents, and guardians gathered at a local NG Church during the launch, which was officiated by the Executive Mayor Tlotlanang Mogotlane, on behalf of the Limpopo MEC for Social Development Joyce Mashamba. Waterberg was the first in the province to launch the campaign. Mogotlane indicated that it is very disheartening to hear of children being exploited and abused. “An example of these immoral activities is the recent incident where a teacher filmed two small children, aged two and seven years, having sex. It only depicts the moral decay of our society which needs all of us to jointly work toward transforming it. It is as a result of these kinds of people that we have to engage and create awareness of the plight of our children. It is thus incumbent on all of us to protect our children that at all
The government emphasizes that children should be protected against abuse, neglect and exploitation. Photo: Lizzy Bapela times and give full support to the government programs of this nature,” said Mogotlane. The campaign was initiated in 1997 in order to raise awareness and to mobilize all
Learner and bus driver in road row Justin Steyn A fistfight apparently broke out between two drivers, one a learner from Hoërskool Warmbad and the other apparently a scholar transport driver from the Waterberg CVO School in Modimolle, drew a large crowd in Chris Hani Road in Bela-Bela on Monday, 1 June. It was reported that the fight started because of allegations of reckless driving. A witness, a Hoërskool Warmbad learner who did not want to be named, claimed that the two drivers started swearing at each other while driving toward the street’s intersection. According to the witness the learner, who was driving a black Nissan Navara, swerved in front of the transport driver by accident. The transport driver is alleged to have shouted at the driver. “I saw the Navara swerve in front of the
school vehicle and the two men started swearing at each other. They eventually got out of their cars to hit each other,” the witness said. It was claimed that residents and school children intervened to calm down the situation before police arrived. The learner, Bohlale Molebogeng, and the learner transporter PJ Wesselman were taken to the Bela-Bela Police Station to submit their statements. Colonel Abel Phetla said that an investigation will be conducted into the matter. Renier Boshoff from the Waterberg CVO School told The BEAT that the bus Wesselman had been driving did not belong to the school, and that none of the school’s students were involved or present. At the time of going to press, Hoërskool Warmbad could not be reached for comment.
Mazambane Tuck Shop did not want to lose business but served customers through the burglar proof door. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
sectors and communities toward the perspective of a holistic development and the care and protection of children. It has become an annual campaign commemorated between 31 May and 7 June.
“The Government believes that protecting children and creating a safe and secure environment is everybody’s responsibility,” said Maria Ramoshaba of the Government Communication and Information System in Limpopo. “The five year theme was adopted in 2010 by the National Child Care and Protection Forum in order to uphold government’s commitment to protect and promote children’s rights in partnership with civil society. The 2015 commemoration marks the final year of the theme and people were urged to wear the green ribbons during the week to show support for promotion of the rights, care and protection of the child. The week ushers in a period in which all of us could ensure that children are protected from all forms of abuse, neglect and exploitation. Government cannot eliminate the scourge on its own therefore, a multi-sector response is required to address and end child abuse, neglect and exploitation. The partnership between Government, the non-governmental sector, faith-based institutions, institutions of traditional leadership, the media, organized labour and civil society; is essential for preventing child abuse, neglect and exploitation,” said Ramoshaba.
Foreigners fear attack after eviction Lizzy Bapela Foreign nationals who own tuck shops in Bela-Bela were scared of being attacked on Friday, 29 May, following the forceful eviction of residents from the land that they had illegally occupied in Extension 8. The foreigners locked their shops immediately once the incident started and served their customers through the burglarproofed doors to ensure their own safety. Their reaction follows threats by angry former residents to attack the foreignowned shops in revenge for their eviction. The businessmen feared even members of the media on the day. On shopkeeper at Mazambane Tuck Shop told The BEAT that although they always lived in fear, but that the situation had now deteriorated and they were very afraid. He said that he had to be cautious, because he could not see who was a real customer, and who could attack him. The keeper further said that his shop will remain locked until he receives assurance that it is safe to unlock it. Gussie Wholesalers and Gujrat Brothers’s tuckshops were also locked and the owners
remained nearby to watch out for any looting that could possibly errupt. Gujrat Brothers said that they locked the shop as soon as they saw a convoy of police vehicles driving into the township. They added that they were also surprised to see lots of people taking pictures of their shops and the police vehicles as they were passing in numbers. Meanwhile, concerned pastors from different local churches conducted a march against xenophobia on Friday, 29 May as their way of preventing the attacks before they could take place locally. The march took place in the streets of Bela-Bela and ended at Sunfa Stadium for a formal programme. The march follows a mass prayer by stakeholders from various beliefs at the Living Word Bible Church on 24 May. The police advised members of the community not to commit acts such as threatening, assaulting, damaging anyone’s property, stealing from people’s homes or businesses and insulting people and calling them names. The police also urged people to report any suspicious activities to the emergency line 112 or the local police station at 0147369761/62.
Gussie Wholesalers and Gujrat Brothers’s tuckshops were locked as soon as police vehicles convoyed into the township Photo: Lizzy Bapela
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EDITORIAL
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Philosophy Corner
Put your blame where it belongs
The Shipwrecked Sailor
Our front page story this week concerns the forced eviction of illegal settlers from an area in Extension 8. It is not hard to understand why it was done — the land was earmarked for something else, and it is best to remove them now, before they become established. Sadly, these people have now been left destitute. Their small homes destroyed, they will seek shelter against the cold winter nights from family or friends. Some of them had children. It is hard, and many of them will be very angry. The problem is that they will inevitably turn their anger on the wrong target. It would be easy to blame the municipality for the eviction. After all, the municipality is the one who evicted them. The municipality told them they could not stay there. It would be much harder to blame the people who told them to settle there in the first place. Sadly, it would also be more correct. The municipality did not ask these people to settle there, and while we empathize with their plight, we must also remember that they have been used. Not by the municipality or by their ward councillors, but by the people who told them that the rights of property and law have no meaning — the people who told them that when they fail to earn, they can reach out and take. The South Africa these people would make is a land where the weak are trodden underfoot and the strong take what they want, with no regard for or understanding of the rule of law which protects us all. It is chaos and destruction, where what belongs to one can be taken by another, simply because it can be. We have seen where this philosophy leads us, and it is not a place we should want to return to. Those who instigated the process that led to this situation, the men who told those who were desperate that they could have what they wanted without considering the law, or even right or wrong — they are not sleeping cold tonight. They will have someone to take them in, while those they deceived sleep in the cold, or throw themselves on the mercy of others. They should be ashamed of themselves, but of course they are not. They are filled with their fury, filled with indignation that what they want cannot just be given to them. They care nothing for those who had sunk their last funds into a home that now lies torn to pieces. When we think of this situation, when we deal with the consequences, it is important to place the blame for it where it belongs.
As a special treat for our readers, The BEAT presents a translation of the oldest known poem. It comes from Ancient Egypt, and was written roughly 4 200 years ago. The wise servant said, “Let thy heart be satisfied, O my lord, for that we have come back to the country; after we have been long on board, and rowed much, the prow has at last touched land. All the people rejoice and embrace us one after another. Moreover, we have come back in good health, and not a man is lacking; although we have been to the ends of Wawat [Nubia], and gone through the land of Senmut [Kush], we have returned in peace, and our land — behold, we have come back to it. Hear me, my lord; I have no other refuge. Wash thee, and turn the water over thy fingers; then go and tell the tale to the majesty.” His lord replied, “Thy heart continues still its wandering words! But although the mouth of a man may save him his words may also cover his face with confusion. Will you do then as your heart moves you? This that you will say, tell quietly.” The sailor then answered, “Now I shall tell that which has happened to me, to my very self. I was going to the mines of Pharaoh, and I went down on the sea in a ship of one hundred and fifty cubits long and forty cubits wide, with one hundred and fifty sailors of the best of Egypt who had seen heaven and earth, and whose hearts were stronger than lions. They had said that the wind would not be contrary, or that there would be none. But as we approached the land, the wind arose, and threw up waves eight cubits high. As for me, I seized a piece of wood; but those who were in the vessel perished, without one remaining. A wave threw me on an island, after that I had been three days alone, without a companion beside my own heart. I laid me in a thicket, and the shadow covered me. Then stretched I my limbs to try to find something for my mouth. I found there figs and grain, melons of all kinds, fishes, and birds. Nothing was lacking. And I satisfied myself; and left on the ground that which was over, of what my arms had been filled withal. “Suddenly I heard a noise as of thunder, which I thought to be that of a wave of the sea. The trees shook, and the earth was moved. I uncovered my face, and I saw that a serpent drew near. He was thirty cubits long, and his beard greater than two cubits; his body was as overlaid with gold, and his colour as that of true lazuli. He coiled himself before me. “Then he opened his mouth, while that I lay on my face before him, and he said to me, “What has brought you, what has brought you, little one, what has brought you? If you say not speedily what has brought you to this isle, I will make you know yourself; as a flame you shall vanish, if you tell me not something I have not heard, or which I knew not, before you.’
This old man used a donkey cart to remove his remaining possessions. Photo: TK Mashaba
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LEGALS PLA CE PLACE your add HERE! MODIMOLLE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY AMENDMENT SCHEMES 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 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 330 Erf 1/249 Nylstroom Town located at 91 Hagen Straat, Modimolle, in Modimolle area of jurisdiction, from “Residential 1” to “Residential 2” at a density of 64 units per hectare; MODIMOLLE AMENDMENT SCHEME 331 Consolidated erven 1/600, 1/ 601, 2/601, 602, R/603 and 1/603 Nylstroom Extension 4 located in Booysen and Golf Streets Nylstroom Extension 4, Modimolle, in Modimolle area of jurisdiction, from “Residential 1” to “Residential 2” at a density of 64 units per hectare; MODIMOLLE AMENDMENT SCHEME 332 Erf 1/268 Nylstroom Township located at 103 Thabo Mbeki Drives Nylstroom, Modimolle, in Modimolle area of jurisdiction, from “Residential 1” to “Business 1”; MODIMOLLE AMENDMENT SCHEME 333 Portion ABCDA of Erf 6/227 Nylstroom Township located at 119 Voster Street Nylstroom, Modimolle, in Modimolle area of jurisdiction, from “Residential 1” to “Residential 3” at a density of 110 units per hectare; All relevant documents
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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. 5 June 2015 to 3 July 2015. 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 3 July 2015. Name en address of agent: NICOLA LUDIK, ALTO AFRICA TOWN PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS, P.O. Box 3007, Modimolle, 0510, 076 606 6372. (5 & 12/6) NOTICE OF SALE IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA GAUTENG DIVISION, PRETORIA CASE NUMBER: 2014/59742 In the matter between: NEDBANK LIMITED Plaintiff and POTGIETER EVERT STEYN Defendant This is a sale in execution pursuant to a judgement obtained in the above Honourable Court dated 16th January 2015, in terms of which the following property will be sold in execution on 23rd June 2015 at 11H00 by the Sheriff Nylstroom (Modimolle) at 20 Arhmed Kathrada Street, Modimolle to the highest bidder without reserve: Certain Property: Portion 2 of Erf 463 Nylstroom Extension 2 township, Registration Division K.R, The Province of Limpopo, measuring 1823 square metres, held by Deed of Transfer No T12551/ 2006; and Portion 3 of Erf 463 Nylstroom Extension 2 township, Registration Division K.R, The Province of Limpopo, measuring 1836 square metres, held by Deed of Transfer No T12551/2006 Physical Address: 27 Swanepoel Street, Nylstroom Extension 2. Zoning: Residential Improvements: The following information is furnished but not guaranteed: Vacant Stands (The nature, extent, condition and existence of the improvements are not guaranteed) The purchaser shall in addition to the Sheriff’s commission, which is 6% (six percent) on the proceeds of the sale up to a price of R30 000.00 (Thirty thousand rand) and thereafter 3.5% (three comma five percent) up to a maximum fee of R10 777.00 (Ten thousand seven hundred and seventy seven rand) plus VAT thereon, pay a deposit of 10% of the
purchase price in cash or bank guarantee cheque on EFT into the Sheriff’s trust account immediately upon closing of the bid and the balance against transfer which shall be secured by a bank or buildimg society guarantee in a form acceptable to Plaintiff’s conveyancers, which guarantee shall be delivered by the Purchaser to the Sheriff within twenty one (21) days from the date of the sale and shall provide for the payment of the full balance and any such interest payable as provided for hereunder. The rules of the auction are available 24 hours before the auction at the office of the Sheriff Nylstroom (Modimolle), 20 Arhmed Kathrada Street, Modimolle. The Sheriff Nylstroom (Modimolle) will conduct the sale. Registration as a buyer is a pre-requisite subject to conditions, inter alia: A) Directive of the Consumer Protection Avt 68 of 2008. (URLhttp:// www.info.gov.za/view/ DownloadFileAction?id=99961) B) FICA - legislation i.r.o. proof of identity and address particulars. C) Payment of a Registration Fee of R10 000.00 in cash. D) Registration conditions The aforesaid sale shall be subject to the Conditions of sale which may be inspected at the office of the Sheriff Nylstroom (Modimolle), 20 Arhmed Kathrada Street, Modimolle, during normal office hours Monday to Friday. Dated at Randburg this 7th day of May 2015. BEZUIDENHOUT VAN ZYL INC Unit 7 Surrey Square on Republic Cnr Surrey Avenue & Republic Road Randburg Tel: 011 504 5300 Ref:Mariaan/pp/MAT26289 NOTICE Eienaar: FERREIRE CLEMENT AFONSO 113 Mavros Street, Vaalwater P.O.Box 446, Vaalwater, 0530 Eating House All kinds of liquor Bahamas Bar 113 Mavros Street, Vaalwater P.O. Box 446, Vaalwater, 0530 Section 41 (1) (a). 5, 12, 19 & 26 June
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Take a ‘Girl Child to Work Day’ Modimolle Police spokesperson Warrant Officer James Findlay briefed the learners ahead of their visits. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
The learners also took part in a weekly crime meeting headed by Lieutenant Colonel Kiba Kekana. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela High school learners from Modimolle visited various police units in accordance with Cell C’s Take a Girl Child to Work Day campaign which took place nationally on Thursday, 28 May. Ever since the campaign’s initiation in 2003, the campaign has taken place annually on the last Thursday of May. The 2015 campaign took place under the theme “Dream, Believe, and Achieve.” The campaign is targeted at Grade 10 to 12 learners from disadvantaged backgrounds, with the aim of exposing them to the world of work and the wide range of career opportunities available to them within the public service sectors and business world. The campaign is also aimed at providing platforms for learners to deepen their thinking and aspirations about their role in society, as well as
giving them the opportunity to meet their career role models. The schools involved in the campaign include Phagameng and Solomon Mahlangu, with learners visiting units such as the Family Violence and Child Protective Services, detectives from the station, the local Criminal Records Centre and the Community Service Centre, formerly known as the Charge Office. The learners also attended a weekly crime meeting headed by Lieutenant Colonel Kiba Kekana on behalf of the station commander, Colonel Isaac Maila, who was on leave. They were allowed to ask questions and interact with police officials and unit commanders, getting to know more about the day-to-day work of the SAPS. Learners from Hoërskool could not attend as they were taking part in mid-year exams, while those schools that took part arranged for their learners to sit their exams earlier.
Modimolle Police spokesperson Warrant Officer James Findlay and Social Crime Prevention Unit Commander Mike Motadi led the learners to the units and the meeting, and said that only the best learners in each class are chosen to take part in the campaign. Limpopo Premier Stanley Mathabatha also welcomed learners from various schools in the province during the campaign at his office for them to be exposed to the working environment and interact with him and other government officials. The campaign was considered a success, as being a platform to inspire young girls and remind them that they have the power to achieve their dreams by believing themselves. The Department of Education endorsed the campaign and over 650 000 girls have been exposed to a multitude of careers, jobs and business opportunities.
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Limpopo schools benefit from the feeding program Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela The Department of Education in Limpopo confirmed that the National Schools Nutrition Program will continue in all schools across the province. The NSN is a program that feeds needy learners in public schools. The Department’s clarity follows the establishment of processes to continue with the submission of tender documents after the burning the Departmental Tender Box on the morning of Wednesday, 27 May. Departmental Spokesperson Paena Galane confirmed that the Tender Box was burnt only hours before the submission deadline. He said that this left the
Department with no option but to extend the submission deadline to Wednesday, 17 June. Community members were afforded an opportunity to access tender documents from the Department from Monday, 1 June. Galane indicated that the resubmission of the documents will take place from Monday, 8 June to Wednesday the 17th. “Entrepreneurs who have already paid in line with the requirements of the tender procedure will be exempted from paying again. Interested entrepreneurs are urged to use the extended days wisely.” “The Department wishes to apologize for any inconvenience caused by the incident,” said Galane.
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Thusanang Special School
Thusanang Special School took part in the Africa Day celebrations. Staff members dressed to the theme of the day. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Bela-Bela High learners told to catch up at Maope High school
During Thusanang Special School’s recent Africa Day celebrations, teachers showed off their traditional attire. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
The Bela-Bela High students during their recent protest. Photo: TK Mashaba Mashaba TKTK Mashaba The Bela-Bela SRC told The BEAT in an interview that the challenges facing their school are far from resolved. On Tuesday last week students boycotted classes and took to the streets in a march to the circuit offices, before being dispersed by police. Ruben Ntuli told The BEAT that the time is coming for mid-year examinations and says that some of the subjects they will be examined on have not been taught at all, although the school management has told them that they are attempting to speed up the system of getting new educators. “They told us that we can join Maope High School to learn the subjects that we
don’t have educators for,” said Ntuli. Ntuli told The BEAT that they have received two teachers so far, although they are still short several other teachers. Former Bela-Bela High School President and BBEAG member Piet Sibasa said that this matter has been long overdue. “The students raised this matter with us during our tutoring sessions, and it is long past time for something to be done about this,” said Sibasa. He also said that they have been tutoring some subjects on weekends, although they are not happy with the numbers that came. The school was expected to invite the school governing body to go to the circuit, and it is said that the Bela-Bela circuit once again turned a deaf ear to the issues.
Thusanang Special School’s traditional dance troupe performed for the school during their recent Africa Day celebrations. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
This week, young children from various schools in The BEAT’s readership area took part in an interactive program to empower them against potential molestation for Child Protection Week, which took place between 27 May and 2 June. During the presentation, children were taught that should something happen to them, they should speak to familiar people like their mothers, fathers, or teachers. They also emphasized ‘Safe Strangers’ such as members of the police, the fire brigade, or doctors, who can help them.
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Bela-Bela school League launch Mashaba TKTK Mashaba The long-awaited Schools League launch organized by the Department of Education was expected to take place on Wednesday, 3 June 2015 at the Bela-Bela Community Hall. The schools will be taking part in a competition at cluster level before proceeding to the district level. According to Phanas Seema the coordinator of the games, said that the schools will be participating in all their sports codes after the launch on Wednesday. The schools league is an annual event for
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schools from the Waterberg area which allows them to compete against each other. The school league is an annual event for schools from across the Waterberg, and allows schools to compete against each other in different sporting codes. Only learners under the age of 13 can participate in the games. Last year, the BelaBela circuit had three schools reach the district level. Mmamakwa Primary School reached the district level in chess and netball, while Mmapatile Primary School represented the circuit in netball, and Spa Park Primary School represented the circuit in cricket. “Future sports stars get their chance here,” said Seema.
Bela-Bela Social Games in progress The annual Bela-Bela Social Games, usually held during the school holidays, are still being discussed and expanded ahead of the June Holidays. The games, which usually take place in June, September and December, are also to be discussed by the committee members. The games were introduced by the BelaBela Finest United, a local youth group. Tshepo Phoffu, a member of Bela-Bela finest United pleaded with other stakeholders to be more active during this year’s Winter Games “We need these games to happen as we used to, and this time we need more stakeholders from various codes to be on board,” he said. He also said that his committee wanted to expand the games to a level where they could encourage local school teams to also have their own winter games. “We will be extending our invitations to different schools so that they can field their under-18 teams,” he said. The organization will be issuing letters to schools and stakeholders on Friday, 29 May. “We regard this as a way to keep people off the streets,” he said. “A healthy body hosts a healthy mind.”
Modimolle All Stars, who lost 13-0 against log leader Qualitho. Photo: TK Mashaba Mashaba TKTK Mashaba
The social games always get people together. Photo: TK Mashaba
Things took a startling turn this past weekend in the SAB League, when Qualitho beat Modimolle All-Stars a whopping 13-0 to join M.Mmamoet Arsenal in the top spot. Qualitho now stands on 56 points and are equal with Arsenal, who beat Boys to Men 7-0. Arsenal has one game in hand. In other results from the weekend, Total Surrender beat Bela-Bela Pirates 7-2, while Boys to Men managed a walkover against Celtics. Happy Hearts won a walkover match against Troublemakers. The Stream A games have only three games remaining before the end of the
season. These three games will determine which team will go to the playoffs. In Stream B, United are smiling after completing all their games with 52 points. Stonebreakers are hot on their heels with 44 points and two games outstanding. Stonebreakers do not have much hope for first place, however, as even winning both their remaining games will give them only 50 points, which means that United will most likely go to the playoffs. Yster United beat Mosesetjane 3-0 while Ratanang lost 3-2 to Maxoma. Black Rangers beat PJ Stars 2-1 while Ditlou won on a walkover against Vegas. On Sunday, 31 May, Ditlou played a 1-all draw against Juventas.