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amounted to R89 billion, while imports from China to South Africa totalled R112 Billion. The total trade stood at 201 billion Rand, according to figures from the SA Revenue Service. A core objective of South African participation in the event, according to Mathale, is to facilitate doing business between Limpopo and Henan so that we can further promote trade and investment between our two provinces. “There are many good reasons for Chinese companies to set up manufacturing enterprises and other business operations in the Limpopo Province,” said Mathale. He indicated that Limpopo is one of the most diverse and fastest-growing provinces in South Africa and it is the economic gateway to Africa, Sub-Saharan and SADC markets. He said there are several drivers of economic growth in the province including the boom in mineral products which include thermal and coking coal, iron ore, chrome and Platinum Group Metals. Mathale’s assessment is that there is a new type of strategic partnership that has developed in Africa following a number of summits held between China and African countries the plan is based on pragmatic cooperation, equality and mutual benefit. He said the outcome of this plan includes among others, setting up a China-Africa Development Fund and encouraging Chinese companies to invest in Africa. In assisting Africa to overcome its own challenges of ineffective economic infrastructure to become a hub of investment and trade, China strengthens and diversifies the industrial base of the continent. The creation of a larger market throughout Africa will help transform the continent, and poverty, hunger and disease will be replaced by sound economic development. “As the Limpopo Province we have a conducive climate for investment and industrial migration as outlined by the Governor during the summit at the Central China Expo,” he said. Mathale concluded by inviting all investors to take advantage of the opportunities that are on offer in the province, saying that “working together we can do more to achieve economic prosperity”.
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Limpopo Premier Cassel Mathale delivered an address during the China-Africa Co-Operation Forum held in China. The event was held at Zhengzhou, Henan Province on Sunday, 19 May. The Vice Chairman of the Communist Party of China — Henan Committee member Zhang Da Wei, Vice Chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) in the Economic Information Departments Jia Huai, delegations from South Africa and the African Continent attended the event. In his address, Mathale said that historians continue to uncover evidence that the contact between Africa and China predates written records, and said the People’s Republic of China remained steadfast in its opposition to apartheid until the first free and democratic election was held in South Africa in 1994. “Our bilateral relations were formally established in 1998, when President Nelson Mandela co-signed the Agreement of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between South Africa and China. Since then, relations have gone from strength to strength, starting from a Partnership to a Strategic Partnership and to the present Comprehensive Strategic Partnership that we now enjoy. The common challenges of poverty, unemployment and inequality faced by our people is what brings us together. We view China’s success as a source of hope and inspiration as we engage with the task of finding our own solutions for bringing about a better future,” he said. He said that 2013 marks South Africa and China’s 15-year celebration of diplomatic relations and over this period the relationship has gone from strength to strength, deepening to the point where China has become a strategic partner to South Africa. He also said that the recent BRICS summit which was held in Durban during March this year is a reminder that it was China that nominated South Africa to join the group. He added that China is South Africa’s biggest trading partner and a significant investor in the South African economy. In 2012, exports from South Africa to China
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for repairing potholes at Zwartkloof. The community of Zwartkloof are still concerned about the long grass at the R101 road en route to Settlers. “The road at the R101 has not yet been cut and this could risk accidents or ambushes on stationary vehicles” said one resident. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) stated their concern about Kromdraai where direction boards are reported absent and this makes it difficult for emergency personnel to assist in call outs to the area. Warrant Officer Maluleka has offered to provide EMS with maps of the area. Piet Burger, owner of Galven Security, has shown concern about recent housebreakings in the central business district (CBD) of Bela Bela. Burger mentioned that two of his patrol vehicles have been posted for visibility while another tends to alarms. Galven response units have also reported seeing a blue GP- registered Mitsubishi Pajero on days that break-ins have been reported. Bela Bela police have noted that they are investigating crimes which are linked with the vehicle. Col. Corné Homann thanked all parties for attending the CPF meetings. The next meeting will be on Wednesday 26 June.
sonal information from the victims and be long gone by the time the victims realise they have been conned. Some people receive emails, SMSs or mails informing them that they have won money, cars, houses or holiday vouchers and they have to deposit an amount of money to receive their winnings. Manamela further said the police have been receiving complaints from people being defrauded of their hard earned money by unscrupulous conmen. She urged members of the public to be careful when talking to strangers especially if they have their ID books, bank cards, cell phones or cash in their possession since the suspects trick the victims into giving those items away.
Hosea, 10, and their cousin Johanna, 12, in August last year. The Kekana children were reported missing when they failed to return to the Montadi Youth Care Centre, where they had been staying, after a community march to demand more teachers at Dikubu Primary School, where the children were pupils. After several hours of searching they were found between 9th Street and Constantia Resort. The children had been stoned to death and with their hands and feet tied with shoelaces. Reports indicated that Johanna Kekana had been sexually assaulted and the boys strangled.
Bela Bela Police addressed issues concerning rhino poaching on Wednesday 29 May. Warrant officer Johan Momberg, spoke about a rhino that has been killed at a farm in Langkuil. The owner of the farm, who asked not to be identified, has requested increased security measures on the farm. Anti poaching company, Pro-Track, has since stepped in. Pro-Track has also reported that they are planning to implement an operational room at their base which will improve their chances of gathering information and identifying hot spots. ProTrack will also have an operations helicopter, sponsored by ANGLO
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PLATINUM, which will serve on scouting operations and will be stationed in Mabalingwe. Phala Phala Wildlife made mention of two unidentified helicopters that were seen flying low in their area. These helicopters are said to have no serial numbers and this is worrying to those at Phala Phala. Momberg advised that any incidents like that should be reported immediately whereupon police will notify their air-wing unit. “We strongly advise the community to either take photos of aircrafts, particularly helicopters, used in suspicious activities or to notify our airwing unit who will send out a helicopter to assist” said Momberg.
Police address rhino poaching issues
Six minors implicated in the murder of the Kekana children at Naboomspruit in August last year are expected back in court on 24 and 25 June. The six children, all between the ages of 12 and 14, whose names are being withheld for safety reasons, were arrested in November last year, and The BEAT was told by Warrant Officer George Ledwaba that the children will be appearing in the Mokopane Regional Court this month. The children are accused of the murder of 9-year-old Bafana Kekana, his brother
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Members of the community are advised not to give any personal information such as ID numbers, and physical addresses and bank accounts over the phone for any reason. The police have learnt that there are criminals calling unsuspecting people and impersonating bank officials and employees of furniture stores. Police spokesperson Constable Glen Manamela said people end up losing their savings or paying for accounts they did not open because of these criminals. Manamela again advised people not to believe calls notifying them that they have won anything if they did not enter any competitions. Perpetrators will often ask for per-
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The local community police forum (CPF) held their monthly meeting on Wednesday 29 May. A matter that arose from the previous meeting was that the fence at Towoomba has not yet been fixed and cattle are reportedly roaming the road risking accidents. Traffic official Mrs Rathako volunteered to follow up on the issue. The Traffic Department had no issues to report and thanks motorists for obeying the law and paying outstanding fines. Police reported that common robbery, burglary, property crimes and fraud have been on the increase and that there are still reports of copper pipe and water pump theft. However police, have noted decreases in crimes such as drug trafficking and possession of stolen goods with many arrests achieved. The Department of Roads and Traffic reported that the road marks and stop signs at Klein Kariba have been fixed. The department added that they are currently fixing the potholes in the area and asked that the community be patient as they are only using one machine to repair damaged roads. The department has also been thanked
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Police statistics for the month of May
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Diale indicated that these are stakeholders who must ensure incident free 2013 initiation season. In attendance were senior traditional leaders who are permit holders, traditional surgeons and personnel from the Department of Health who will be monitoring initiates jointly with CoGHSTA officials. The provincial commissioner of SAPS Limpopo also attended the meeting. Diale said the purpose of the meeting was to brief and prepare all these stakeholders on precautionary measures to be followed in order to have incident free initiation season. The department reported that it has approved 142 applications for this season, of which 107 are for boys and 35 for girls. The breakdown of permits indicates that 21 permits were issued in the Waterberg District, while 31 were issued in Vhembe, 20 in Mopani, Capricorn has 7 permits and Sekhukhune 63 permits. The department made a call for all permit holders to adhere to all the initiation school regulations. They also called upon parents to verify the legitimacy of initiation schools they intend to send their children to with their respective Traditional Authorities. CoGHSTA MEC Clifford Motsepe said there will be zero tolerance to law breakers and they will be brought to book. “If you want to do business, please look somewhere else. This is not a venture to make money. Attending an initiation school should continue to be a respected tradition among our communities. Deaths of young people who are destined to be future leaders are deplor-
able, worse when it happens in the hands of people who are custodians of this ancient institution,” he said. The department issued a statement full of warnings and rules for initiation schools and the public at large to take note of. *No person shall hold an initiation school without a valid permit issued to him/her in terms of Section 2 (1) of the Northern Province Circumcision Schools Act No. 6 of 1996. *No traditional surgeon or any other person is allowed to perform rituals in an initiation school without a certificate of fitness issued for that purpose by a registered medical practitioner authorized by the Premier or authorized officer to do so in terms of Section 3 (1) of Initiation Schools Regulations of 2003. *No traditional nurse or any other person is allowed to look after initiates in an initiation school without a certificate of attendance of training referred to in regulation 5, provided that the prohibition shall become effective on the day immediately after the conclusion of the training concerned in terms on Section 4(1) of Initiation Schools Regulations of 2003. *No person below the age of twelve can be admitted to an initiation school in terms of Section 7(1) of Initiation Schools Regulations of 2003. *No initiate shall be admitted to an initiation school more than five days after the commencement of the school in terms of Section 7(3) of Initiation Schools Regulations of 2003. *No person is allowed to abduct another for the purpose of taking the abducted person to an initiation school in terms of Section 9(1) of Initiation Schools Regulations of 2003.
The DA has written to President Jacob Zuma, asking him to personally intervene in Limpopo’s textbook shortages. Education MEC, Dickson Masemola, and the National administrators running the Limpopo Education Department, have not met an ultimatum issued by the DA for a concrete plan to provide the Limpopo schools with textbooks. Masemola’s office wrote to the DA stating that their request had been forwarded to Mr Mzwandile Matthews of the National Administrators office and that he would have a response by Friday 24 May at the latest. According to the DA, this has not happened “It is time now for the presidency to intervene once and for all,” said DA Educational Spokesperson, Desiree Van der Walt. Van der Walt told The BEAT that it is Zuma’s administrators in Limpopo who are failing to deliver the textbooks and that he should instruct them to perform their duties. The president appointed the task team, led by Deputy Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene, to investigate every aspect of the failure of delivery of learners’ textbooks in the Limpopo province. The five-
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The DA has written to President Jacob Zuma regarding the textbook delivery saga.
member task team was formed in July 2012 with the mandate of investigating the causes of non-delivery and delays to affected schools and making recommendations to prevent recurrences. The DA added that it has been difficult to obtain information from affected schools,
as the educators were told not to answer questions regarding the matter. “The administrator and the department do not offer a direct answer on who is responsible for ordering textbooks and instead play the blame game with each other” said Van der Walt. “President Zuma must show
his seriousness about our children’s education by personally intervening to solve this matter at once” she said. At the time of going to press The Limpopo Department of Education spokesperson, Pat Kgomo, has not replied to a request for comment.
DA calls for presidential intervention on the textbook crisis
The Department of Corporate Governance, Human Settlement and Traditional Affairs (CoGHSTA) in Limpopo has already started with preparations for the initiation season in the province. The department’ spokesperson Tseng Diale said the initiation schools in the province are scheduled to commence on Friday 14 June 2013 and end on July the 13th. Unfortunately, before the season could even start officially the province has been in the news regarding illegal initiation schools where it has been reported that six initiates lost their lives. Diale said that some initiation schools
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Limpopo MEC for CoGHSTA Clifford Motsepe warned against the operation of illegal initiation school to ensure an incident free season.
started on 14 May, long before the official date of commencement. She said it is in these illegal initiation schools where deaths occurred and the department expressed heartfelt and deepest condolences to the affected families. She added that upon receiving the reports of these illegal schools, the department assembled and dispatched an Assessment Task Team (ATT) to the areas concerned to investigate this matter on Monday, 20 May. She said the team discovered that there are indeed illegal initiation schools under King PJ Mahlangu of Limpopo and King Maboko of Mpumalanga. “It is regrettable to note that like in 2012, Mahlangu has conducted illegal initiation schools even after being advised repeatedly to desist from doing so by Government. It was found that Mahlangu had 135 regiments with a total number of 1005 initiates and King Maboko with 19 regiments amounting to 305 initiates. It was also discovered that Petrus van Rooyen, also known as Makua, has one initiation school with 16 initiates,” said Diale. She told the media that these findings prompted the department to report the matter to the station commanders of police stations in the areas, with the purpose of opening criminal cases and closing down the illegal schools. Diale said the department expect the law to take its course and those who are responsible must face the full might of the law. She said the government will not be a party to cultural practices that kill innocent people. The department held a meeting with strategic stakeholders in the light of these unfortunate occurrences.
Preparations for the 2013 initiation school season
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Councillors, municipal officials and representatives from various stakeholder departments and organisations from across the Waterberg district attended state of the district municipal address (SODA). The event took place at the OR Tambo Hall in Modimolle on Thursday 30 May. The Waterberg District Municipal (WDM) executive mayor Tlotlanang Mogotlane acknowledged the fact that the municipal councils met during the Child Protection Week, which started on Monday 27 May and ended on Sunday 2 June, with the theme for this year’s campaign being “working together to protect children”. She also acknowledged the government’s approval and adoption of the National Development Plan (NDP) 2030, which received endorsement from the broader society. The plan aims to ensure that all South Africans attain a decent standard of living through the elimination of poverty and reduction of inequality. The core elements of a decent standard of living identified in the plan include housing, water, electricity and sanitation; safe and reliable public transport; quality education and skills development; safety and security; quality health care; employment; clean environment and adequate nutrition among others. In her speech, Mogotlane said that working together with all stakeholders in local government, the district municipality will be able to consolidate their position as a leading municipality ready to take major steps in delivering on their mandate during this term of office. Waterberg is the only municipality out of
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the 30 in the Limpopo province to obtain a clean audit for the 2011/2012 financial year. Mogotlane said that it is through hard work, dedication and compliance to applicable legislation that they have achieved the clean audit. She said municipal budgets are informed by people’s inputs solicited during public participation processes, guided by practical prioritisation, and determined by the realities of the municipal resource capacity. The total budgeted revenue for the financial year 2013/14 amounts to R106 309 527, a 5% increase as compared to the 2012/2013 adjustment budget Disaster Management and Fire Fighting still tops the priority list with an overall budget of R27 819 148 allocated to this functions which is an increase of 6,7%. The total firefighting and disaster management function thus constitute 21% of the total operating budget excluding the IDP capital expenditure portion. The firefighting service is rendered by local municipalities on behalf of the district. The provision of R14 587 309 is allocated to local municipalities and this represents 11% of the operating budget. Bela Bela was allocated R930 671, with Lephalale getting R2 922 025 and Mogalakwena receiving R6 468 289. Modimolle received R1 757 505, with Mookgophong getting R912 987 and Thabazimbi R1 595 832. An additional firefighting tariff is proposed for 2013/2014. All local municipalities are encouraged to implement these tariffs for the purpose of cost recovery and transfer the income to WDM as little or no income was received in the past years.
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Bela Bela Mayor Freddy Hlungwani and representatives of the Department of Social development recently addressed youngsters about the dangers of alcohol and substance abuse. The address was given during a community mobilization on alcohol and substance abuse held at SUNFA Stadium on Saturday18 May. Various stakeholder departments and community-based organizations such as Ministers Fraternal, Community Policing Forum, Concerned Parents Fighting against Drug Abuse (COPFADA) and Community Works Programme (CWP) attended the event. In his speech, Hlungwani pledged to champion all programs planned to fight the social ills of alcohol and drugs. He said the aim is to follow the orders of Limpopo Premier Cassel Mathale, who recently ordered all the mayors to lead the programmes and ensure that young people are skilled and informed in terms of the perils of substance abuse. Hlungwani expressed concerns regarding the fact that Bela Bela tops the nyaope abuse statistics list in the province, which shows that leaders, NGO’’s, government and all concerned stakeholders still have a lot of work ahead of them. “According to recent statistics, Limpopo is the number one province in the country in alcohol and drug abuse, while Waterberg leads in the districts and Bela Bela leads in townships. The issue is very disturbing and the premier saw a need to urge us mayors to strengthen efforts that we pit in to fight the problem. We need to come together as communities, join hands come up with measures to eradicate the p r o b l e m completely and the mission is achievable, only if we all act with one aim and not give up the fight. The
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problem is busy dooming the lives and futures of young people and this will bear fruitless results for the country as we need more skilled generations for the development of our country’s economic growth,” said the mayor. He said so far eight young people have died from drug-related causes this year, and police officers must all help curb the drug problem. The mayor said that he has set aside R100 000 in the municipal budget for programs with regards to youth challenges including the fight against drugs, especially nyaope. The mayor added that young people of both genders are in danger from the drug, and associated dangers such as gambling, crime and prostitution. The mayor urged all NGO’s and stakeholders to involve him in their programs so he can lend a helping hand where he can. The department hosted back-to-back meetings from March, encouraging various relevant stakeholders and organisations to show a sound commitment when reaching out to the community about the problem. Over 100 volunteers received training in April and conducted door to door campaigns and surveys on the usage of drugs in the area. Many parents complained about children who steal money and valuables in order to be able to afford the drug. The parents said their children have turned into addicts and the problem has become very costly for them as they are losing furniture, money, groceries and even clothing to the habit. The department’s district manager Sammy Sekanka encouraged parents and the community at large to be open about meeting and sharing ideas and solutions regarding the problem. He said since “charity begins at home”, the department intended for all the concerned local stakeholders to start fixing the problems in Bela Bela before they could do so within the district and the province. Motshabi Nkwana from the national head office of the department and her entourage also attended the event. She led her colleagues from the Bela Bela sub-office and district office when distributing gift hampers to all who attended the event. She thanked the attendees for taking part, encouraging them to continue spreading the message.
Bela Bela Mayor Freddy Hlungwani addressed youngsters on drug abuse. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Youngsters warned against substance abuse
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Stakeholder representatives filled up the Modimolle OR Tambo Hall for the state of the district municipal address. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Waterberg District Municipal budget vote
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Raising a child is not easy. Children are expensive to maintain, they take up a lot of time, and sometimes, they can be the most contrary thing you’ve ever seen. That’s one reason why the current trend of teen pregnancies is so disturbing. A young girl of sixteen or seventeen should not be saddled with the responsibility of a child. At that age, according to law, they are still children, and not even responsible for their own actions. Can a sixteen-year-old truly raise a healthy, well adjusted child? At enormous cost to herself, yes. At the cost of not being able to attend university, or go out, or do the stupid things young people do when they find themselves out on their own without responsibilities. At the cost of being able to see who she could have become, had she not had a child so young. Of course, a lot of young mothers do get to do those things anyway. They leave the baby with Granny and swan off to the big city or town, and they live the high life. And the grandmother, who may be getting on in years, may be looking forward to a gentle retirement, or may have responsibilities of her own, ends up being responsible for her grandchild. Is that fair? Is that fair to Granny, who has already raised one batch of children? Is that fair to the child, who perhaps sees his mother once a month? No, it isn’t. The only person, in fact, who benefits from this arrangement, is the mother, who can continue to be irresponsible without having to face the consequences. To be fair, it may not have been her fault that she got pregnant. There may have been assault involved, or other pressures that someone who wasn’t in her situation couldn’t understand. Judging a girl for becoming pregnant is both stupid and cruel, because unless you were there you can’t know how she got that way. And if you were there…well, it takes two to tango, so your right to judge her is also very limited. What we are allowed to do, however, is judge her on her actions one she has become pregnant. Is she responsibly trying to have the healthiest pregnancy she can? Is she making an effort to ensure that her baby is born healthy? Is she making sure that she can care for the little one once he or she arrives? If she isn’t, she may not be ready to be a mother. If you are a teenage girl, and you find yourself pregnant, ask yourself: Am I ready to be a mother? Should I be considering alternatives? Do I want this child? Can I care for it? And if you decide that you want to be a mother, take responsibility! Raise your child as best you can, but do it yourself as much as possible. Because it may take a village to raise a child, but it takes a mother too. And if you can’t be a mother then you shouldn’t be. Raising your child is nobody’s response
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1. Build time off into his contract and schedule. Your pastor needs time off in order to relieve the unseen emotional stresses of his work as a labourer in crafting souls. His contract should reflect this in vacation time, study leave, personal days off, and sabbaticals. The governing or ruling board of an assembly should work to make sure the pastor uses his time off every year. Often the distress points for an overworked pastor find their locale in his home life and make for a stressful life for his family. 2. Budget annually for competent pulpit supply for him. A church should not expect a faithful pastor to preach more than 80% of the weekly sermons in a year, (75% would be even better). Pastors need 20%-25% of their Sundays off from preaching so that they can do the additional study in preparing ahead for sermons and the general pastoral leading and deepening of the congregation. Pastors who are faithful in their preaching sometimes (inadvertently) borrow this 20%-25% from their families because their families are gracious to allow them to do so. But their families and marriages pay a toll for the borrowing. With very little cost to a church’s annual budget, funds for supply preachers can be available so that the pastor can have breaks from the pulpit. Seminary and Bible college faculty and students often are seeking pulpit supply opportunities. 3. Send him and his wife to a marriage retreat annually. Many marriage retreats have special tracks and resources specifically for the marriages of shepherds and their spouses. These retreats recognize the unique pressures pastors face. The general sessions often serve as good reminders of the original marriage joy—the joy before congregational pressures. A wise church would be intentional about seeing that its pastor gets to give focused attention to his marriage apart from church duties. 4. Ask your elders to make it their responsibility to ask him and his wife about their marriage. Those who help a church’s pastor lead the congregation should themselves have strong marriages. As they will stand in account with the pastor for the souls of the congregation, it would be prudent of them to encourage the health of the pastor’s marriage. An act of formative discipline in this area might consist of routinely asking the pastor and his wife about their marriage. 5. Pray for his family daily. Ultimately the pastor needs the powerful working of the Lord’s grace in his marriage. Every member of a congregation should pray daily for the Lord’s love, mercy, grace, joy, holiness, and peace to be upon their pastor’s marriage and family abundantly. The benefits will come to the lives of the congregation through their shepherd’s message, model, and morale.
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Masenya was making and producing music as well as serving as backup singer for several well-known artists. Masenya is currently working for Goovah Productions doing contemporary jazz and gospel. One of Goovah’s artists, Biggie Bokaba, launched his album at Lehlabile Park in Bela Bela recently. The album is called Behind the Shadows and Masenya said that they were pleased with the six-track album. He also said that Bushveld Jazz Club was instrumental in the success of the launch.
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The name George Masenya is generally associated with soccer, but the wellknown coach has taken time off from soccer to focus on his first love: music. Masenya, former head coach of soccer team Total Surrender, formerly Fast XI, told The BEAT in an interview that he couldn’t deny that music has always been his first love. Before becoming a noted figure on the soccer field,
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BELA BELA AMENDMENT SCHEME 67/08 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
NOTICE Application for mining permit, for sand, in terms of section 27 of the Mineral Resources Development Act, 2002 (Act 28 of 2002) were lodged at the office of the Regional Manager, Mineral Regulation, Limpopo Region, Private Bag x9467, Polokwane, 0700 in respect of the Portion 34 of the farm Cyferfontein 457 KR, District of Waterberg. Particulars of Applicant. Applicant: PRO SILICA LOGISTICS CC (2007/172756/23) Address: P O Box 836, Bela Bela, 0480 Tel no: 082 784 4343 File Ref no: LP30/5/1/3/2/ 10204MP Any comments with regard to the relevant application should be forwarded to the above address within 14 days from publishing of this notice. (7/6)
Formerly of Plot 24 Kromdraai Bela Bela who died on 2 March 2013. Estate no: 3439/2013 All persons having claims against the abovementioned Estate are required to lodge their claims with the undersigned within 30 (thirty) days after the date of publication hereof. DE WILLIAMS Attorney for Executrix LANSER & WILLIAMS 16 Sutter Road, P O Box 18, Bela Bela, 0480 Tel: (014) 736 2216/7. (7/6)
After 160 youths of all local municipalities in the Waterberg District received two weeks free training in film production, graduates of Mogalakwena were promised thousands if they can provide a sound production. A representative of the local mayor councillor Thabiso Montane, who is an executive committee (EXCO) member and Technical Services Portfolio Chairperson made the promise on Friday, 24 May. Other municipalities involved in the programme include Lephalale, Thabazimbi, Bela Bela, Modimolle and Mookgophong. Montane made the promise during the graduation party hosted by the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) and AshifaShabba Entertainment held at Mokopane’s Aboo Tayob Hall. These youths received theoretical and practical training to produce a total of 2 short films in 10 days which in total will be 10 short films in 10 weeks since this programme takes place across the five districts of the province. Mogalakwena Municipal spokesperson Malesela Selokela said the films will then be shown to communities across the province. The Mayor’s representative and other councillors watched the two short films produced by the Waterberg students. Comic films produced were Mechanic wa Moradiya and Sangoma ya Mokopane and those who watched laughed out loud. The project is a brainchild of the NYDA and radio and television personality, Shonisani “Ashifa Shabba” Muleya. The two entities together with their partners set up workshops and seminars in five Limpopo districts with the aim to skill 800 young people to become part of the growing film industry.
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MOOKGOPHONG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY AMENDMENT SCHEME 290 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 (ORDINANCE No 15 OF 1986) We, Geo Projects, authorised agents of the owner of Portion 119 of the farm Roodepoort 467 KR Bela Bela hereby give notice in terms of section 56 (1)(b)(i) of the Town Planning and Townships Ordinance, 1986 (Ordinance No 15 of 1986) that we have applied to the Bela Bela Municipality for the amendment of the Town Planning Scheme, known as the Bela Bela Land Use Scheme, 2008, by the amendment of the zoning of the property by the addition of an annexure to the existing Agriculture zoning, to make provision for a agricultural and out door centre and additional uses as indicated in the annexure to the amendment scheme. Particulars of the application will lie for inspection during normal office hours at the office of the Municipal Manager, Municipal Offices, Bela Bela, for a period of 28 days from 7 June 2013. Objections to or representations 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 7 June 2013. Address: P. O. Box 919, Bela Bela, 0480, Tel: 082 881 7252. (7&14)
1986) I, DAWID LUDIK being the authorized agent for the registered owner of land hereby give notice in terms of Section 56(1)(b)(i) of the Town Planning and Townships Ordinance, 1986, (Ordinance 15 of 1986) that I have applied to the Modimolle Local municipality for the amendment of the Town planning scheme in operation known as the Modimolle Land Use Scheme, 2004 for the rezoning of a Portion of the remaining extent of the Farm Buffelsdoorns 315KR, situated 15km north-east of Mookgophong and within the jiriction of the Mookgophong Local Municipality from “Agricutrure” to “Special” for 15 dwelling houses/chalets, a private lodge consisting of 20 self catering units and related uses, conference facilities and such other related uses with the special consent to the local municipality. All relevant documents relating to the application will be open for inspection during normal office hours at the offices of the Modimolle Local Municipality, The Divisional Manager: Town planning, Modimolle Municipal Building, Harry kwala street, Modimolle for a period of 28 days i.e. 7 June 2013 to 5 July 2013. 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 Mookgophong Local Municipality at its address and room number specified above on or before the 5th of July 2013. Name and address of agent: ALTO AFRIKA P. O. Box 3007, Modimolle, 0510. Tel: 083 659 4231. (7&14)
While addressing the youth, Montane expressed gratitude for the initiative shown by these two entities. He said that they are confident that the youth will produce something out of this programme, as they will take film industry to new heights. He also made a pledge that as leadership of the municipality, they will give the youth much support to produce a film. Montane said they will be happy if the youth can produce a film about the struggle of Mogalakwena especially in Mahwelereng. “There are only few of us who are still alive and only few can tell about our struggle especially in Mahwelereng. In this generation no one knows about Rufus Seakamela, Dudu Madisha and others, so this is your chance to produce something out of that. I will engage with the mayor that the group that will produce their first film be awarded R10 000,” he said. Montane indicated that the leadership wants the youth to utilise the knowledge they gained in the training. He said that the certificates they received on the day must not appear only in their obituary. The 25 top performers, five from each district, will get a chance to show their films at the Polokwane International Film Festival to be held this month. They will also get an opportunity to interact with and learn from the industry experts. Students who were afforded an opportunity to shed a light on film production were very grateful to NYDA, AshiffaShaba, and Jerry Phele who is affectionately known as Mofekeng in a TV comedy drama “Emzini we Zintsizwa”. Production coordinator Rufus Matsena and the entire team were also acknowledged for the support, encouragement and motivation they offered.
Production Coordinator Rufus Matsena, Mogalakweana Municipal Special Projects Officer Lucy Matlou and Mogalakwena mayor’s representatve councillor Thabiso Montane (seated).
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The learners also competed in relay. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
The BEAT received a warm welcome from educators, parents and learners from different primary schools in Cyverskuil during a fun day event. The event was held to celebrate Child Protection Week at Swarisanang Primary School on Friday, 31 May. Educators acknowledged the importance of a strong relationship with community media. Grade R learners from five schools in the area engaged in different entertainment activities such as drama, choir and dance as part of the first session on the day. Among the schools that took part in the activities were Tiisetso, Makekeng, Bolantlokwe and Mogotlhoaneng. Representatives from the local Department of Education and SAPS addressed the audience, informing the learners on different forms of abuse and how to protect themselves or seek help if necessary. All the activities rendered on the day had messages against child abuse and related to the Child Protection Week
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campaign. The day ended in sporting activities taking place at the school sports field, with learners competing in flat race, sack race, potato race, bean bag and relay. The BEAT interviewed Swarisanang’s Head of Department (HoD) Phemelo Mashala and she thanked everybody who contributed towards making the event as successful as it was. She said however, parents’ response was not as great as they had anticipated but they are glad for all the support given. She also thanked all who donated various items to help the event succeed including the SAPS, parents and a local events manager Hendrick Phoffu. Mashala said the learners’ academic performance ranges above 70 to 80% and their arts, culture and sports performance is also excellent. According to her, the only challenges they have at the school is a limited number of classes, which leads to overcrowding. “We are receiving a huge enrolment number and then we get to be in dire need of furniture such as desks and chair but all is well at our school,” she said.
Traditional dance group also entertained the audience. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Grade R learners played the bean bag race. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Educators from primary schools in Cyverskuil sang and danced during their fun day event held at Swarisanang Primary School recently. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
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Mahango said they have also established environmental clubs where they educate the learners and staff members on how to plant and take care of a vegetable garden. The mayor emphasised that children must be given a chance to play and let them be. She thanked Nkunzi for the play park and promised that the municipality will make sure that it is not neglected but attended to when the need arises, as “together we can do more”. The school educators also thanked Nkunzi for identifying their school and for a garden they had helped establish. The Reahlahlwa staff pledged to keep the play park and the garden clean at all times, while the learners could not contain their excitement as teachers struggled to get them back into classes.
Congress of South African students (COSAS) in Bela Bela says they feel that Maope Secondary School learners’ right to education has been denied or disrespected. This follows after the school principal allegedly called the learners into assembly and told them that they would not be writing exams on Tuesday, 4 June, but would be starting exams on Friday, 7 June. Bela Bela COSAS branch secretary Eleck Hlongwane said that the principal told them the message came from the circuit office and the school did not know the reasons behind the decision.
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Eleck Hlongwane expressed confusion following the alleged cancellation of exams at Maope Secondary School. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Grade 10s were supposed to write their Geography paper while the Grade 12s were supposed to write History and both the grades had to come back during the day for their third Home Language paper. Hlongwane said the learners were told they will proceed with their exams on Friday, 7 June and normal classes would take place as from Tuesday the 4 th. “We were told the exams have been stopped for no reason and that we must start attending normal classes from the day in question. Our principal said the school received the instruction from the circuit office and that we must do as instructed. The announcement caused chaos at the school as learners were confused and do not know what to do, as we take the exams very seriously,” he said. COSAS’ regional secretary Abram Motlhake said the organisation is fed up with the behaviour of the Department of Education. He said the department told educators to stop the exams as instructed and proceed on Friday, 7 June, which was the actual starting date for the exams. Motlhake said the learners were forced to start exams two weeks before the actual date and now they are forced again to stop and go back to normal classes, an action which is very confusing to them. The BEAT’s attempts to get hold of the school and circuit representatives failed as the school’s phone rang unanswered and the circuit manager Makoma Phatudi was not available.
Learners’ education rights denied
Modimolle Mayor Kgaretja Lekalakala visited Reahlahlwa Combined School for the International Play Day on Tuesday, 28 May. Lekalakala spent the morning at the school, situated on the farm Merwer in the Vaalwater Circuit, with manager Mme Phulo. Local business enterprise Nkunzi Development Association handed over a play park to the mayor and the school’ staff members on the day. Margaret Mahango of Nkunzi said they made a promise to the farm school to erect a play park and the promise is now fulfilled. She added that the company saw a need to erect a play park to the farm school as they are often forgotten and that they wanted to improve their lives for the better.
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Learners of Vaalwater’s Reahlahlwa Primary School rejoiced with stakeholders after the handing over of a play park during the International Play Day.
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first place, Vikings in second, Modimolle holding down third place and Lephalale in fourth place. The next games are due to be played on the 6th of July. Sthete Masoga, coach for the Vikings, the boys played well despite not having the best combination. He was adamant that the team would do better on the 6th. Masoga also noted that Mookgophong and Thabazimbi do not have teams as yet. He said that if those towns need help organizing teams or training clinics the League would be there to help.
Heleketani Primary School is excited to announce that the construction of their long awaited netball courts has begun. Head of department (HOD), Andries Senoamadi, told The BEAT that construction had begun on Friday, 31 May. The new courts, measuring 15 meters by 30, are expected to be finished by the end of the term. “The courts will definitely be done by the end of the second school term but we will make finishing touches during the school holidays” said Senoamadi.
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These finishing touches will be in the form of painting the court and placing the appropriate nets on the already erected poles. “Our learners will now be able to play safely on the new courts without risking any injuries caused by loose electric cables lying on the ground” said Senoamadi. The construction company Build It is currently building the courts and is also involved in a number of projects in township schools. Hleketani still wants to extend their administrative offices but this is to be done when the required finances become available.
The new netball courts under construction at Hleketani primary school. Photo: Justin Steyn
Netball courts in building phase
As previously reported in The BEAT, a referee was assaulted during the course of a SAFA Regional Stream B match between Real Madrid and Yster United after allegations of unfair decisions were made. Khoza stated that SAFA takes assault on referees or players very seriously, and a referee assault can lead to the team being suspended for a period of time. Unfortunately that was not the first time allegations of unfairness and corruption have been leveled against SAFA referees. James David of Leventis accused a SAFA referee of asking for a bribe before a match during the Nedbank Cup. David says that he refused to bribe the referee, and Leventis lost the match against Bela Bela FC in penalties.
The attendees of the three-day workshop on handball in Gauteng. Photo supplied
The three-day handball referee-and-coach workshop held in Gauteng from 31 May to 2 June had four Limpopo attendees. The workshop focused on developing handball games in the country. Ali Pole, the president for the Sports and Recreation council in the Waterberg district, who also attended, said that he is delighted by the attention that handball is getting. He added that the workshop’s goal is to accelerate the development of handball, which has not been as popular as more mainstream sports codes such as soccer, netball and rugby.
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Another workshop is planned for the 3rd to the 6th of July. This one will be aimed at educators as well, and will also teach educators about refereeing and coaching handball. “This will help both educators and students at school to play this game well following the right rules” he added. He added that they were proud of the two schools in Waterberg that did well in recent school handball competitions. Mmamakwa Primary scooped first place in Limpopo for boys under 14 while the girls under 14 handball team from Rooiberg’s Itireleng Secondary took the gold in that category.
“This will help both educators and students at school to play this game well following the right rules...”
Three-day handball referee-and-coach workshop a success
The Waterberg Basketball League started with a bang this weekend on Saturday, 1 June, and Mokopane topped the list in the opening games. The games were attended by Mokopane, Modimolle, and the hosts Bela Bela . They made their intentions clear when they beat Bela Bela ’s Vikings’ A Team 41-29, while the Under 18 Viking Boys lost the Polokwane Under 18 Basketball Team 67-7. The current standings are Mokopane in
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Vikings players after a time break, Photo Supplied.
Basketball league kicked off
Referees like the one (with gold and black jersey) expected to attend the annual referee’s workshop. Photo: TK Mashaba
The referee situation in Limpopo is among matters which will be tackled at the referee’s workshop to be held from 21 to 23 June. Among matters that will be discussed is assault on referees and alleged unfair decision making practices. The annual event is intended to prepare referees for their duties during the off season and is sponsored by the 2010 Legacy Trust Fund. SAFA official Refiloe Khoza the workshop will also address matters such as fitness tests. The event is to be held in Mokopane and all SAB (South African Breweries) and LFA (Local Football Association) league referees are expected to attend.
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Referee issues to be tackled during the referee’s workshop
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