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No more learnerships, says municipality

Angry students were told that the learnerships were stopped and that they would not receive the money they had been promised. Photo: Tk Mashaba Story on page 3...

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Crime round-up Lizzy Bapela Mookgophong The police have opened inquiry into the death of a five-year-old boy.

Police spokesperson Warrant Officer George Ledwaba said that the child was found dead on Saturday, 1 March, after he went missing the day before.

He said that the child was reported missing on the night of Friday, 28 February and an all-night-long search was conducted, which brought the unfortunate success in the morning the following day. He was found dead in a trench between Phomolong Ward 5 and the township’s Ward 1, near a bridge to the highway.

Rooiberg A man is expected to appear before the Bela-Bela Magistrate’s Court in April in connection with a death at a tavern on Saturday, 22 February.

Police spokesperson Constable Mohlatlego Modubi said that the suspect was having drinks at the tavern on the night in question when he shook a beer bottle and sprayed his

The teen who was arrested for allegedly assaulting a 21 year old man in Lethlabile Park last month has found himself in hot water again.

The 15 year old was arrested by Bela-Bela police for alleged housebreaking.

This comes just a few hours after his second court appearance regarding the assault where he was sentenced to undergo a two week diversion program.

He has since made three court appearances in connection with the

Kedibone Manganye, a nineteen-yearold woman from Bela Bela, is out on R500 bail after being charged with murder and arson. She is alleged to have killed her boyfriend.

The young woman was quiet during her court appearance, and pleaded innocent when she appeared in front of the Bela Bela magistrate on Wednesday, 26 February.

The incident occurred in Bela Bela, where the two were staying together.

Manganye, said in her plea for bail that she is the primary caretaker of a three-year-old son and added that

The car that was involved in an accident that happened between Modimolle and Vaalwater recently. Photo supplied

Modimolle The police urge members of the community to be vigilant with regards to increasing rates of housebreakings and assault, which includes domestic violence. Police spokesperson Warrant Officer James Findlay said that suspects usually break into people’s houses during the day and often steal cell phones, laptops and flat screen TV’s.

He added that people should continue practising neighbourhood watch and install more security measures into their households. He further said that cases of domestic violence reported are serious and that this is a disturbance to the police and the society at large.

housebreaking in the past month the last of which was on Thursday 27 February.

The teen was sentenced to complete a diversion program at the Bosasa Place of Safety in Polokwane.

He is expected to appear before the Bela Bela Magistrates court on Thursday 13 March.

In a brief telephonic conversation, the teen’s mom was very emotional when she expressed her disappointment at the situation.

She said that she does not understand why her son has allegedly committed the crimes.

19-year old alleged murderer out on bail TK Mashaba

Two die as car rolls

fellow customers.

He said when one of the victims asked him about it the perpetrator assaulted him. The prank’s victim took matters into his own hands when he ran home to fetch a knife and stabbed the other man, who died on the scene.

The suspect was released on R1 000 bail and his case was remanded to 7 April while investigations in the case continue.

Teen in trouble with the law again Justin Steyn

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she didn’t have a criminal record.

“I’m working on a nearby farm and only earning a very small amount. I’m also taking care of my mother and I can only manage R500 bail,” she said.

According to information received, the two had been on good terms prior to the incident, during which the woman is alleged to have set her boyfriend alight with the use of a paraffin stove.

Manganye will be attending court again on 22 April at the Bela Bela Magistrate’s Court.

Police are still investigating the case.

Lizzy Bapela Two people died following an accident that happened on the R33 Vaalwater Road, about 14 km from Modimolle, on the morning of Saturday, 1 March.

Modimolle Police Spokesperson Warrant Officer James Findlay said that the car was en route from Vaalwater to Modimolle when the accident happened.

Warrant Officer Findlay said that the driver, a Zimbabwean national, lost control of the car before it went off the road and rolled. He said that one woman was certified dead at the

scene of the accident, while the second victim, a man, died on arrival at the FH Odendaal Hospital in Modimolle. He further said that two people, including the driver, were slightly injured, while only one other person sustained serious injuries.

By the time of going to press, the police could not confirm whether the next of kin of the deceased were informed but that post-mortems were to be conducted during the week.

Warrant Officer Findlay further said that the police have opened a case of culpable homicide against the driver and investigations continue.

Bela Bela Police conducts successful stop and search operations Justin Steyn Bela Bela Police conducted a very successful stop and search operation on Thursday 27 February.

The searches were conducted by local police in Potgieter Street between Motorland and Autozone.

According to Bela Bela Police Spokesperson Glen Manamela a total of twenty-four motorists were found in

possession of dagga and were all issued with fines.

“Operation Target”, as it was called, also saw penalties issued out to eleven individuals involved in illegal gambling activities.

Manamela thanks the community of Bela Bela for working with the police during their stop and search operations.

The Stop and search operation ended on Monday 3.

Couple attacked with axe Police, Mohlatlego Modubi, said that the security supervisor of the village, Jerry Botha reported the matter to Rooiberg police responded to a local authorities. gruesome attack at Leeupoort holiday For reasons unknown one of the village on Friday 28 February. intruders where found dead not far According Tromar EMS from where the couple was residing. spokesperson, Gerrit Reynders, a “The police are currently couple residing at the resort were investigating to attacked with an determine the axe by five reason behind the intruders.

“Groenewald managed death of the man.

It was reported to free herself from her We cannot as yet that Manie de restraints and ran confirm if he was Beer (70) and about 150 meters away shot by one of our Rachel colleagues or a Groenewald (48) from where the bystander. The were allegedly incident occurred”, incident is still restrained with being wire and given investigated,” said Modubi. several blows to the head with the Two suspects were arrested on the axe. scene while the other managed to Reynders said that Groenewaldt escape. managed to free herself and rushed The accused, Trymore Munetsi and out of the house to look for help.

Petrus Zondi Sithole, made their first “Groenewald managed to free appearance at the Bela Bela herself from her restraints and ran Magistrates Court on Monday, 3 about 150 meters away from where March, and were charged with the incident occurred”, he said. housebreaking with the intention to Groenewald sustained injuries in her rob, assault and robbery. The case back where she had an operation was postponed until the 10th of March three weeks prior to the attack. for bail application by accused by Both De Beer and Groenewald Sithole. sustained serious injuries and were Munetsi is wanted for attempted airlifted to Montana Hospital in murder and murder therefore was Pretoria. denied bail.

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Municipality stops learnerships until further notice “We’ve been made fools of” say angry students Front page story...

These students were certifying their CVs and matric certificates at the Bela Bela police station. Photo: TK Mashaba.

TK Mashaba The hopes of 260 Bela Bela locals enrolled in the CETA Learnership program were dashed this month when the programme was paused until further notice.

Students demanded to be told why their stipends had not been paid.

The situation at the Bela Bela show grounds was tense last Friday, following accusations of fraud against program coordinator Butane Mabunda.

A case of fraud has been opened

against him, as he is alleged to have used fraudulent matric certificates to enroll a number of students.

Students became angry when Bela Bela mayor Freddy Hlungwane tried to address them before classes were due to start. Police were eventually called in to calm the students, who were beginning to threaten violence and burn tyres.

Hlungwane had to be escorted away from the scene by police.

There were also students at the police station with their documents. They had

Angry students in talks with police at the show grounds.

Photo: TK Mashaba apparently been informed that they needed to re-register in order to comply with regulations.

With the suspension of the programme coordinator, the programme itself will be put on indefinite hold.

One student, who refused to be named, said that she was disappointed that the learnerships were stopped.

“Some of us were hoping to get experience and certificates so that we can build our futures, but because of some ambitious people things have

gone wrong,” she said.

Some of the students come from as far as Rapotokwane and Masakhane, while others have left paying work to seek greener pastures.

These students are targeted as workers in the EPWP. The Learnership programme targets those who will have the best chances of succeeding as small contractors and construction site supervisors.

Attempts to reach the Mayor or the Municipal Spokesperson were ultimately unsuccessful.

Explosion claims four officers

Very little of the two trucks involved remained. Photos supplied

The explosion caused a massive crater. Photo supplied Justin Steyn An accident approximately 15 kilometres from Mokopane has claimed the lives of four police officers and left three injured. The officers were attending to an accident, on the N1 highway between Polokwane and Mokopane, involving two trucks at 01:00 last week Thursday.

The collision between two trucks — one carrying groceries while the other carried explosives — resulted in a massive explosion some time after impact.

According to Limpopo Police Spokesperson Ronel Otto, the officers at the scene were securing the area and tending to the wounded.

Otto said that the driver of the truck carrying the explosives ran away from the

scene while being questioned.

“The driver of one of the trucks was being questioned by police when he suddenly fled from the scene. It is believed that he knew that the truck was going to explode and wanted to be in a safe area,” she said.

It was reported that the explosion has left a crater which measured eight meters in width and almost two meters in depth. Otto said that the explosives involved are usually used in mining and construction work.

Forensic investigators spent the entire day at the scene trying to determine the cause of the accident.

It was reported that very little of both trucks had remained after the explosion and the driver of the truck carrying

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groceries was burnt beyond recognition.

Otto said that the four deceased officers, Const. Masethe Reuben Moloto (38), Const. Monwabisi Lawrence Setlako (37), Const. Mateane John Mahlokoane (35), W/o Lesoka Joseph Mafane (48) will be sorely missed by colleagues, friends and family.

Otto confirmed that two of the three injured officers had been discharged from hospital the following day whilst the third had to have his leg amputated.

Otto said that an investigation is being conducted to determine the cause of the accident.

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The ANC Mogalakwena special sub-regional council Lizzy Bapela Branches of the ANC in the Mogalakwena Sub-Region requested for a special council sitting, which was declared successful and united. Delegates from 21 branches in the ANC attended the council, which was the first in the year 2014, just a month after the launch of the ANC Manifesto.

The council received presentation on items including assessment on the recent voter registration and reports on the Branch General Meetings (BGM) in preparation for the recent provincial elective conference among others.

On the assessment of the recent voter registrations, the council, after a thorough analysis appreciated the good work done by members of the ANC from various branches.

On the subject of BGM’s, the council raised a serious concern about the disturbing trend of branches being established on top of other branches by those who occupies strategic and high offices in the ANC structures.

Discrepancies were identified in that parallel branches have been launched, BGM’s were not properly convened and

some branch leaderships were not invited to the congress in December. It was also noted that parallel BGM’s were confirmed; some branches failed to go through BGM’s but were represented in the congress and some branches which are not in good standing are not qualifying to the provincial congress and no reasons were given by the leadership.

Selokela said that due to the above raised matters, branches had to distance themselves from all the outcomes of the conference, which was held in December and reiterate their support for the current leadership of the sub-region, including on the elections work.

The sub-regional council reaffirmed its position to support the leadership of the sub-region it has taken to conference. The council condemned all efforts to undermine the work and existence of the sub-regional leadership.

Based on the observations of the branches regarding the process towards the past regional conference and the disputes by affected branches, the council resolved not to accept the outcome of the said regional conference.

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Mogalakwena councillors and officials face suspension Lizzy Bapela A total of 32 councillors from the Mogalakwena Local Municipality have resolved that all councillors and officials implicated in the KPMG report be suspended with immediate effect.

This was resolved during a Special Council held at Lleka Lekalakala Council Chambers on Tuesday, 25 February.

Those implicated include Mayor Tlhalefi Mashamaite, Chief Whip David Langa, Technical Services Chairperson Samuel Montane, Special Projects Chairperson Malose Tlhaku and Corporate Services Chairperson Victor Mashamaite.

The council further resolved that the offenders should be suspended with their salaries from February, and that all municipal property in their possession such as laptops, cell phones, and the mayor’s vehicle should be returned to the municipality.

The council further resolved that all the money misused should be recovered from them. It was also resolved that the officials who are also implicated in the KPMG report, Community Services Manager Merriam Molala and Manager in the Office of the Mayor Asnath Mabusela, face a disciplinary hearing.

“This follows after the mayor’s

discretionary fund was largely depleted during a period of three months after the municipal manager Willy Kekana was given a forced leave. The KPMG report clearly indicates that Supply Chain Management policy was contravened on numerous occasions, while other requisitions were duplicated. In some instances the official would put a zero after the requisition was signed so that a quantity of 500 becomes 5000,” said municipal spokesperson Malesela Selokela.

The mayor allegedly appointed a security company namely Gestatio and only the municipal manager has the powers to appoint a service provider. To date, the municipality reportedly owes the security company R705 890 for the services they rendered from the 16 December 2013 to the 27 January.

To date there are service providers who are frequenting the municipal manager’s office demanding payment for services they have rendered.

Kekana was on a forced leave during that period.

“The municipality has learned that those service providers are not in possession of official orders from the municipality and they are threatening to sue the municipality,” said Selokela.

ANC interferes in the Mogalakwena forensic report Lizzy Bapela

Bela-Bela PR Councilor Lucas Nhlapo defended his local municipality during a TV interview on service delivery conducted on Tuesday, 18 February. The interview also focused on issues such as drug abuse and unemployment among others. Present during the event were the BelaBela mayor Freddy Hlungwane, DA members Keenan Alberts, Kobus van der Merwe, Shandrall Alberts and Eddy Arschindorf. Photo: Lizzy Bapela

The BEAT has received information to the effect that the Mogalakwena Local Municipality’s KPMG forensic investigation report will be on top of the agenda during the next ANC Lekgotla to be held in the coming few days. This happens after Limpopo, Stan Mathabatha, allegedly instructed the municipality to postpone the special council meeting which had been scheduled to have taken place recently until further notice.

The newly elected ANC Limpopo secretary Knox Seabi confirmed the pronouncement in a recent radio talk show debate. ”How can the report requested and paid for by the municipality be discussed in the ANC Lekgotla before being discussed in council? It’s clear that Zuma’s ANC will never be transparent and hold its office bearers accountable.

The delay of implementing the recommendation in the report shows that Jacob Zuma’s ANC is not willing to fight corruption, but instead protects corrupt officials,” said the DA Limpopo

Provincial Leader and Member of Parliament (MP) Jacques Smalle.

He said that the DA was planning to table a motion of no confidence against Mogalakwena Municipality Mayor Tlhalefi Mashamaite, Chief Whip David Langa and other Executive Committee (EXCO) members at the meeting that Mathabatha prevented. The group has been implicated in fraudulent activities in the report and are facing the chop.

During that meeting, several section 56 managers were scheduled to be suspended following the outcomes of the report. The report implicates several top senior officials in the municipality.

In their motion, the DA would have demanded that all these executive members, the mayor and the chief whip be recalled with immediate effect. The DA is contemplating pursuing legal action to ensure that the report is being discussed in council as a matter of urgency.

Smalle said that those that are being pointed out in the report must also be held accountable and that the DA will further open criminal charges against them

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Photo of the week Human Rights Month The 21st of March is Human Rights Day in South Africa. In honour of that day, we at The BEAT will share with you, our readers, something about human rights every week this month.

As it happens, this week was Oscars week in the US, and a very important film took home Best Picture.

The film 12 Years a Slave, directed

by Steve McQueen, was the first film directed by a black man to win the prestigious Academy Award for Best Picture. It also starred Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong’o, who became only the sixth black woman to take home the Academy Award for Performance in a Supporting Role (otherwise known as the Oscar for Supporting Actress). Lupita is the first Kenyan to ever win an Oscar, and the fact that she won it for 12 Years is…phenomenal.

12 Years a Slave is not a comfortable film. It’s not your typical Hollywood awards fodder. It’s a harsh look at the reality of slavery in America. It doesn’t pull any punches or sugarcoat a single truth. Nobody thought it would win, even though everybody thought it should, because, watching this film, one is reminded that these things still happen.

The story of Solomon Northup, who is kidnapped and sold into slavery, is still happening.

Around the world, as you read this in 2014, an estimated 29, 8 million people are living in slavery. Let that figure roll around in your mind for a bit. That’s nearly three times the population of Gauteng in 2011. It’s more than half the total population of South Africa.

According to Wikipedia, that’s more than the total number of slaves alive at any one time in any country during the time when slavery was legal.

29, 8 million people, in the year 2014, living in bondage.

Isn’t that sickening?

But what, I hear you say, am I meant to do about it?

Edward Burke once said, “All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.”

There’s always something to do.

International human rights groups like Amnesty International are always looking for volunteers. You don’t even have to donate money — donate your time to helping raise awareness of this issue.

Every person living in slavery in the 21st century is a mark of shame on us, the citizens of the world.

WE allow these predators to exist.

We buy products produced by slave labour in countries like China and India.

We are guilty of perpetuating the system, and it needs to stop.

The BEAT wants to hear from our readers. If you have a great story or something that you want us to bring to light, please email beateditor@gmail.com or send an SMS to one of our reporters. Lizzy: 072 264 7740 or TK: 076 756 9740.

We would also LOVE to see some of your weird and wonderful photos for our editorial page.

Stop comparing

The three ladies potted eating bunny chow in Bela Bela TK Mashaba.

Psalm 139:15-16: “When my bones were being formed, carefully put together in my mother’s womb, when I was growing there in secret, you knew that I was there — you saw me before I was born. The days allotted to me had all been recorded in your book, before any of them ever began.”

How often do we live our lives comparing with others, and in so doing in some way become competitive? The problem with this is that we then to try to live up to others’ expectations, which is some cases causes us to miss what we should be doing. We should be able to set a standard that is realistic and not dependent on what others are doing.

These standards from our perspective must be Christ centred, and in so doing become an example of Christian behaviour and a life style that others will compare themselves to. Sadly many people fail to see their own uniqueness and gifting in life and live their life through others and by pleasing others. You are perfect, gifted and part of God’s special plan on earth; do not sell yourself short by comparing yourself to others. You are just too special.

Be encouraged today to stop comparing yourself to others. — Rev David Hutt, Linga Longa, Bela-Bela To teach is to learn twice over.

Joseph Joubert Education is the transmission of civilization. -Will Durant A schoolmaster should have an atmosphere of awe, and walk wonderingly, as if he was amazed at being himself. -Newton D. Baker

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Parolees receive thorough career sessions “Agencies such as LEDA and the LEDET will help in guiding us to pursue A career councillor from the Department business ventures and be selfof Labour in Waterberg, Edward employed, especially because it is quite Ledwaba, addressed a group of difficult to find formal employment with a parolees from various correctional criminal record,” Mashilu said. centres in the district during a career Another parolee, who identified himself counselling session held in Mokopane as Monama agreed with the on Tuesday, 4 March. declarations, saying “this goes to show In attendance during the session were that we are not the forgotten elements in stakeholders from the Limpopo our society and this must be appreciated Economic Development Agency (LEDA), in deed”. the Department of “Some of us have Agriculture, the already started Small Enterprise small business and I invite you to visit our Development with the help of offices as we help people Agency (SEDA) these agencies we like you to start and the Limpopo will grow more Economic wings and also businesses, either big or Development, pass employment small. Our help entails Environment and to the local registering of a business Tourism (LEDET). community and getting funding...

Stakeholders members in need,” presented their Monama said. schooling, career Kwena Maleka, a and business opportunities to the representative from the Department of parolees as part of their programs.

Agriculture, said that there are a lot of In his address, Ledwaba told the opportunities to leverage on in the parolees that the greatest recipe for agricultural sector. He said that success in life is commitment, education programs such as “fetsa tlala” (eradicate and dedication. He also urged them to hunger) can be helpful to the parolees, listen attentively and take in as much as it is an opportunity for them to information as possible, as it will equip receive manure and seed to plant, them in their lives after their sentences. provided they can prove that they have A representative of LEDA, Sylvester land.

Kgaripana, applauded the commitment Maleka said that there are other given by the parolees, saying that the initiatives such as Nguni, where the only way that they can get back on their department loans business people cows feet is to approach agencies such as for a certain period of time, after which LEDA and seek help. the cows are returned, leaving the “I invite you to visit our offices as we beneficiaries in possession of calves help people like you to start businesses, with which to start their own businesses. either big or small. Our help entails Daniel Mabote from Correctional registering of a business and getting Services said these initiatives will go a funding. We also help with cooperatives, long way in giving the parolees a reason where a group of people come with enough to never offend again. various expertise to start one business,” In conclusion, Ledwaba said that their she said. department has lined up more of these One parolee, who identified himself as sessions this year and thus far they Michael Mashilu said that “these have seen the impact, as some of these programs will help us a lot in reparolees are employed while others constructing our lives”. have started small businesses.

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Municipality assists in fire hydrant problem

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LEGALS 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, (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 by the rezoning of the properties described below, situated within the jurisdiction of the Modimolle Local Municipality as follows: MODIMOLLE AMENDMENT SCHEME 301 Erf 5/215 Nylstroom Township, located at the c/o Van Ryneveldt and Joe Slovo Street, Nylstroom, Modimolle, from “Residential 1” to “Residensial 3”, subject to certain conditions; MODIMOLLE AMENDMENT SCHEME 300 Erven 3/264, 4/264 and R/2/ 264 Nylstroom Township, located in Plein street 87 and 89 and Thabo Mbeki Street 111, Nylstroom, Modimolle, from “Residential 1” to “Business 1”, subject to certain conditions; All relevant documents relat-

George Chabalala had been having trouble tending to the front lawn where he works due to a faulty fire hydrant. Photo: Justin Steyn

Justin Steyn A Bela Bela resident recently contacted The BEAT regarding the condition of the fire hydrant outside his home in Kretchmar Street.

Johan Haultshauzen said he is very upset about the fact that the leaking fire hydrant outside his home had not been repaired.

Haultshauzen said that he reported the faulty hydrant to a municipal worker in November last year and had not yet received any response.

The caretaker of the area, George Chabalala, said that he had been unable to cut the grass surrounding the hydrant due to the water leakage.

“The last time I tried to cut the grass in the area the weed-eater broke. I think it was due to a power surge caused by the water,” said Chabalala.

Chabalala said that he sees this leaking hydrant as water waste from the municipality’s side and hoped that there can be some sort of intervention.

“It doesn’t help that the municipality tells us to use water sparingly, but they in turn waste water,” he said.

A reader of The BEAT’s sister publication, The Post, sent a photo of a fire hydrant in Van der Merwe Street, also spilling massive amounts of water.

The manager for Technical Services in Bela Bela, Jimmy Moloto, said that overflowing hydrants are usually caused by maintenance on underground pipes. ing to the applications will be open for inspection during normal office hours at the offices of the Modimolle Local Municipality, The Divisional Manager: Town planning, Groud Floor, Modimolle Municipal Building, Harry Gwala Street, Modimolle for a period of 28 days i.e. 28 February 2014 to 28 March 2014.

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 28 March 2014.

Name and address of agent: NICOLA LUDIK, ALTO AFRICA TOWN PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS, P.O. Box 3007, Modimolle, 0510, Tel: 076 606 6372. (28&07/3).

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF A TOWNSHIP The Bela Bela Municipality, hereby gives notice in terms of section 69(6)(a) of the Townplanning and Townships Ordinance, 1986 (Ordinance 15 of 1986), that township reffered to in the annexure hereto, has been received by it. Particulars of the application will lie for inspection during normal office hours at the office of the Head Administration, Municipal offices, Chris Hani Street, Bela Bela for a period of 28 days from 28 February 2014.

Objections to or representations in respect of the application must be lodged with or made in writing and in duplicate to the Head of Administration at the above address or at Private Bag x1609, Bela Bela within a period of 28 days from 28 February 2014.

ANNEXURE Name of township: Buiskop Industrial Park Full name of applicant: TOREMAR INVESTMENT 145 BK Number of erven in proposed township: Industrial 2: 10, Agriculture: 1 road: 2 Description of land on which township is to be established: Remainder of Portion 42 of the Farm Buiskop 464 K.R., Bela Bela, Limpopo Province.

Location of proposed township: East of Bela Bela Remarks: Proposed Township will be a Private Industrial Township. (28&7/3).

BELA BELA AMENDMENT SCHEME 75/08 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 1986 (ORDINANCE No 15 OF 1986) We, Geo Projects, authorised agents of the owner of portion 145 of the farm Tweefontein 463 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 over night accommodation, camp site and ancillary uses, as indicated in the annexure 164 to the amendment scheme. Particulars of the application will lie for inspection during normal office

“It often happens that a faulty underground pipe will be worked on and spillage from a hydrant a few blocks away will occur”, said Moloto.

In Haultshauzen’s case, Moloto said that residents must make sure that they report faulty hydrants to the correct municipal department.

Moloto then requested that The BEAT contact one of their maintenance workers to assist in Haultshauzen’s situation.

The BEAT’s journalist told the maintenance crew about the faulty hydrant in the area. He questioned whether or not repairing the hydrant would be done immediately or within a couple of days.

They said that they were attending to a situation at a sewage plant, but would be there shortly.

True to their word, the maintenance crew responded within minutes to the scene and repaired the hydrant.

The crew reported that a stubborn valve had caused the leakage but it has now been repaired.

They had also been working on a burst pipe in the area since the early hours of the previous day.

Moloto said that all queries and complaints should be lodged to the municipality via their customer service number where all queries and complaints can be assisted with.

The Bela Bela Municipal call centre can be reached on: 0800 736 800. hours at the office of the Municipal Manager, Municipal Offices, Bela Bela, for a period of 28 days from 28 February 2014.

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 28 February 2014.

Address: P.O. Box 919, Bela Bela, 0480, Tel: 082 881 7252. (28&7/3).

NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Estate of the late: P E T R O N E L L A MADALENA VAN ROOYEN (a.k.a VAN DER MERWE) ID: 371207 0024 085 Formerly of Plot 24 Kromdraai, Bela Bela, Limpopo Province Date of death: 10th December 2013 Estate No: 805/2014 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.

D E WILLIAMS Executor Lanser & Williams 16 Sutter Road P O Box 18 Bela Bela 0480 Tel: (014) 736 2216/7.

NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROCESS - REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT Notice is hereby given in terms of regulation 543 of the regulations published in Goverment Notice of 18 June

2010 published in terms of chapter 4 of the National Environmental Act (Act No. 107 of 1998) of intent to request an amendment to the Environmental Authorization already received.

The construction of chicken housing facilities on portion 2 and 5 of the farm VLAKLAAGTE 22 JR, Limpopo. NEMA: 12/1/9/1 W36 Project Description: The proposed construction of 13 chicken housing facilities on Portion 2 and 5 of the farm VLAKLAAGTE 22 JR. Access will be gained to the project via the R576 Settlers / Codrington road. The approved EA indicating 1.5 ha area will be amended to 10 ha in total.

Project Locality: Portion 2 and 5 of the farm VLAKLAAGTE 22 JR, Limpopo.

Applicant: MARTEN EVERT DARLING BOERDERY BK Environmental Consultant: Rock Environmental Consulting (Pty) Ltd. P O Box 40541 Moreleta Park Pretoria 0044 Tel: (012) 997 4742 Fax: (012) 997 0415 Email: rock.arno@lantic.net Contact Person: Mr. Arno van den Berg In order to register as an interested and/or effected party, or to obtain more information on the proposed development, please submit your name, contact details and interested in the matter within 30 days of the publication of this advertisement to the details of the Environmental Consultant above. The closing date for registration would be close of business on 03 April 2014.

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Isibindi looking for a safe place for kids TK Mashaba The care and safety of children is one of the priorities of the Isibindi organization. This non-profit has partnered with Bosele Drop-In Centre in the battle to get a safe park where children can play in peace.

The project’s aims are to create places of safety where children can play under adult supervision.

According to co-ordinator Sydney Mbokani, the key ingredient for success in this project is the nurturing assistance of youth care workers.

“Children like to play where adults are,” he said. “They like to play with adults and get involved in structured activities and games.”

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The Safe Park Project offers the possibility of wholesome fun in a safe context. The organization is currently hosting activities at Bela Bela’s Sunfa Stadium from 10:00 to 14:00 every Saturday at Bela Bela’s Sunfa Stadium.

Some of the activities include sports clubs and other games which channel the children’s energy into constructive group activities.

The group also practices traditional games, cultural dances and songs, storytelling by elders, toys, libraries and homework supervision. There is also tuition available for individuals and groups, as well as group and individual discussions on teenage pregnancy, substance abuse and HIV/AIDS.

Mr Ian Novak, Thapelo Nku, Jacob Monyeki, Thabang Molekoa, Dan Lehutso, Mr Wittes (soccer coach) and Mr Masiza (soccer coach). Photo: Marlene Vermaak

Thapelo Nku, Jacob Monyeki, Thabang Molekoa, and Dan Lehutso.

Photo: Marlene Vermaak

The young men taking their new soccer balls for a test drive. Photo: Marlene Vermaak Marlene Vermaak

The CANSA shaveathon at Pick n Pay this weekend was reckoned a success, with people coming away with colourful or shaved heads. Esther Baloyi went to colourful route, with handprints sprayed into her hair, while William and Mpho also added a bit of colour to the situation.

Proceeds from the event went to benefit cancer research. Photos: Justin Steyn

An American tourist, Dr Michael Wandell, and his family visited South Africa during the Soccer World Cup in 2010. Driving through rural areas, they noticed kids playing soccer with balls that they made from plastic bags or maize sacks.

While admiring both their love of soccer and their ingenuity, Dr Wandell’s family agreed that it would be the right thing to do to give something back to South Africa and its people.

Since then they have been trying to arrange a shipment of soccer balls, pumps and patches to come from America to South Africa. They also contacted their local supermarkets and placed collection bins outside to ask for donations of new or “nearly

new” soccer balls.

In the end they managed to collect 110 soccer balls, as well as the same amount of pumps and patching kits, they set to shipping this to South Africa, never realizing that it would be such a mission, and incredibly expensive. Shipping costs were quoted as $1 800, or close to R19 500.

But in the end, determination prevailed, and the balls arrived early 2014. A friend of the Wandells’ and resident of Vaalwater, Mr Ian Novak, was given the delightful task of handing these balls out to schools, students and youths in the Vaalwater area.

Meetsetshehla Secondary School was one of the first to receive one of these donations of 25 balls, pumps and patching kits.

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Bela Bela’s Kamplits Volleyball Team scoops awards at gala dinner The Kamplits team that went to Polokwane for the gala dinner.

Photo: TK Mashaba

The six players who won awards at the Gala Dinner. Photo: TK Mashaba

TK Mashaba The Bela Bela Kamplits volleyball team came home covered in glory from a sports gala dinner organized by the Limpopo Volleyball Association on Saturday, 22 February.

Eleven Kamplits players were nominated for prizes and the team as a whole was honoured by the MEC of Sports and Recreation Merriam Ramadwa.

The Bela Bela-based team won several prizes including Team of the Year, both men’s and ladies’ teams topping the league. Maggy Maseko won Best Blocker while Potlako Moloisane took home a prize for Best Attacker.

Maggy, as well as teammate Tebogo Maenetja, won Best Setter awards. Most Valuable Players were Maggy Masego and Phillip Pasha.

Best Server was Phindi Issa, and

Wilson Mahlahlane won Referee of the Year.

Thabo Molokomme, the team’s coach, said that he wanted to thank the team as well as his assistant Levy Thantsha. He also thanked team manager Wilson Matlaisane.

“The team also continuously received support from Oupa Nkuna, a local businessman. Seleke Transport and Mopani Toyota have always been there to assist us,” he said.

Thabo said that the team worked hard to win this year.

“We have two athletes who will be representing the team in Botswana for the Volleyball South Africa Youth Championship on an as-yet-to-be-announced date.

Molokomme is still urging those would like to aid the team to call the team manager for details.

Waterberg Under-17 players proceed to second round of trials TK Mashaba 24 players from the LFA in the Waterberg have been selected during sessions held on the 1st of March at Modimolle’s Ephraim Mohale Stadium to advance to trials for the provincial Under 17 teams.

Eighteen players were selected — four from Bela Bela, nine from Modimolle and five from Mogalakwena. Eight standby players were also selected.

The selection process is an annual initiative to seek out and encourage talent among the youth. The eighteen players will be going to Polokwane on Sunday where a final selection will be held with players from other munici-

palities.

From Bela Bela, the players are Samuel Simelane, Silas Setumo, Jan Kwena and Jonas Seemise, with Itumeleng Mangwane, Thabang Gumede and Mishack Mafora on standby.

Modimolle’s players are Jan Maswanganye, Frans Theledi, Silas Setumo, Thabang Moreroa, Thabang Moeng, Katlego Kagatla, Thabo Legoi and Thabo Matimelani, with Tshepo Monini, Joseph Manhlazi and Gerry Makgae are on standby.

Mogalakwena’s chosen players include Oscar Diphofa, Nape Mapitsing, Khusto Moripe, Jan Baoloy and Solly Machaba, with Kgothatso Ramagasha on standby.