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Local crime report for July Justin Steyn The local rural safety meeting addressed crime matters in Bela-Bela on Wednesday, 31 July. The matter of the fence at the Towoomba Agricultural research centre was raised yet again. Concerns raised included the fact that cattle are still freely roaming on the R516 road between Settlers and Bela-Bela. Chris Sonnekus from the Research Centre explained that the nature of the problem is that the fence has been repeatedly stolen. He said that it would cost the Department of Agriculture an estimate of R3million to replace the fence and added that taxpayer’s money that would go to waste. “Grazing areas have been allocated to cattle owners but the cattle are not supervised” he said. Chairperson of the meeting, Colonel Corné Homan, immediately suggested that the Traffic Department and stock theft unit be contacted should any free roaming cattle be spotted. As a solution to the problem, a truck has been made available to transport these cattle to Marble-Hall. Sonnekus said that the suggestion of an impound has been made so that the animals do not need to be moved far. He said that even though this had been discussed with the Bela-Bela Municipality, he has not had a response a yet. Homan further expressed his concerns about trucks that use Bela-Bela roads as well the N1 highway as places to spend the night. This has been forbidden. The police suspect that truckers who spend the night in business areas are involved in criminal activities. Trucks found spending the night on the streets of Bela-Bela will be removed by the police. Galven Security’s Piet Burger noted a change in criminal activities, stating that they have noted an increase of housebreakings between 09:00 and 13:00 when residents are either at work or school. He said that steps have been taken to handle the problem. The Department of Education spoke about problems arising in township schools. It has been alleged that hawkers sell their items on school grounds, and allegedly this often includes drugs. The representative of the department said
that she had had to do with drug-addicted learners at school camps and requested police assistance on the matter. Further allegations of school property theft during school holidays were also raised. Homann suggested that the schools keep a record of all items before the end of each term. The locking up of all valuable items such as computers, projectors and expensive technological equipment had also been suggested in a previous meeting. The Department of Home Affairs reported illegal immigrants that work for local residents. AJ Ruder, of Home Affairs in Mokopane reminded residents that that immigrants are not allowed to work unless they are in possession of the relevant documentation, such as a work permit. A case of rhino poaching occurred at Pienaarsrivier but according to the police, the suspects fled the scene without cutting off the rhino’s horn. Another case of poaching was reported in Rooiberg. The poachers are said to make use of hunting dogs. It is suspected that the poachers only hunt smaller game; the case is investigated by the stocktheft unit. Bela-Bela police spoke about reported incidents where doctors at the Bela-Bela hospital allegedly refused to perform blood-tests on people caught intoxicated while driving. He said that if the matter arises again, those involved will be charged with the obstruction of justice. The issue of service delivery has also been raised in the meeting where those present complained about broken streetlights, potholes and general maintenance. In an interview with The BEAT the municipality’s Chief Financial Officer, Morris Maluleka, said that the funds within the municipality are scarce due to regulative procedures that were not followed by the municipality and as such grants were withdrawn by the national treasury. He added that the municipality is confident that when they receive the full budget grants from the treasury at the end of the new financial year, they will attend to the problems that have risen. The Bela-Bela police are still in first place in the provincial- and national ranking list since May. The next rural safety meeting will be on Wednesday 28 August at the Bela-Bela police station at 09:00 am.
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RICA phone scam addresed The scam SMS received by one of The BEAT’s journalists. Photo: Justin Steyn
Justin Steyn On Wednesday 31 July one of The BEAT’s journalists received an SMS stating that he had won R200 000 from RICA YEARLY, and investigated. The SMS was sent from a Vodacom number and contained instructions to call a claims agent on a Cell C number. The SMS also contained what appeared to be a reference number. According to research the SMS received has circulated around the country and informs the recipients that they have won prizes including large amounts of money, cellphones and laptops. According to reportacrime.co.za this is an ongoing scam that should be ignored. The scam informs the recipient that they have won a prize and that a certain number should be contacted. An agent then tells the victim that in order to receive their winnings a certain amount of money should be paid into an account. If the amount is paid the agent will become immediately unavailable, leaving the vic-
tim with a loss of money. RICA denied any involvement in these scams and warned against another scam in which fraudsters approach households so that they can register customers for RICA. Customers are advised that this is not annitiated or condoned by RICA. Our readers are advised to remember the following when it comes to scams: If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Never respond to an e-mail, SMS or phone call requiring you to submit personal information (even if it’s in the form of a threat to your account being suspended due to some third-party interference). Never participate in any “sale of goods”, “survey”, “competition”, and “lottery or inheritance” scheme requiring any personal information over the phone or the internet. If you are selling something, confirm payment with your bank before releasing the goods, and if you don’t remember entering a competition or buying a lottery ticket, you haven’t won anything.
Poachers’ case postponed Justin Steyn The court case of the alleged poachers caught trespassing in the Springbok Flats on Wednesday, 24 July, has been postponed in the Bela-Bela Regional Court for further investigation. The men, Abel Mokgotho, Oupa Setshedi, Samuel Hlongwane, Marcus Senwamadi, Matome Sekevapane, Lesiba Mosupye, Daniel Motileng and Phillimon Motileng, made their first court appearance on Friday, 26 July. They were accused of trespassing with the intent to
commit poaching. The alleged poachers were found with nine dogs that were handed over to the SPCA. It is alleged that these dogs were starved in order to hunt animals. The SPCA was forced to have the dogs put down because of their physical state. The poacher’s bail application was scheduled on Thursday, 1 August, but only Hlongwane and Senwamadi were granted bail at R300 each. The other six men were returned to police custody. The case is postponed to Tuesday 3 September.
Local firefighting company speaks out about fire maintenance
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DE JONGE
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Fire fighting equipment should be checked regularly. Photo supplied Justin Steyn
Dr. V.G. Emslie MB.Ch.B(Pret) Nr. 0332747 (014) 736-5616 (h) 082 490 6242 ABSA Bosveld Pick ’n Pay Sentrum h/v Marx & Potgieter straat Bela-Bela 0480
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Local firefighting company, Promac, urged community and bussinesses of Bela-Bela to be mindful of the upkeep of fire fighting equipment as well as following the right procedure when fighting a fire.
Promac told The BEAT that every company that renders firefighting equipment and services should be in possesion of an SABS 1475 permit which confirms that the company is registered with the SABS and is authorised to work with such equipment. Technicians have to be SAQCC (The South African Qualifications and Certifications Commission) accredited and they have to be in possession of a proof card that confirms that they have completed the necessary training in order to combat fire. If a technician is still under their six-month training period then a qualified technician must be present at all times.The SAQC card should contain a photo of the technician as well their ID number. The SABS permit contains the name of the registered company, permit number and expiration date. This has to correspond with the technician’s SAQC card. If the equipment has not been serviced by an accredited company at least once a year, owners may face charges. In the event of a fire, insur-
ance problems are liable to arise should the equipment have been serviced by an unauthorised company. Promac warns against these companies as they are often found reselling equipment without the owner’s consent. All of these aspects form part of the occupational health and safety legislation of South Africa. If any person has doubts about the credibility of a fire fighting company, they are advised to research the company’s name on the SAQCC website, www.saqccfire.co.za Ronel Liebenberg of the SABS told The BEAT that a subcontracting option is available to bussinesses involved in fire-fighting equipment as long as the neccesary procedures are followed and companies abide by the rules given. These companies are also expected to be registered. For more information contact Libenberg on 072 854 9348 or the SABS on 011 455 3157.
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Sondela workers embark on a peaceful protests Justin Steyn
Unhappy Sondela employees gathered outside the resort with signs. Photo: Justin Steyn
Members of the staff of the Sondela nature reserve embarked on a peaceful strike on Friday, 2 August. The staff was seen protesting outside of the reserve under police supervision where management had set up a boundary for the protestors where they were allowed to protest in peace. The staff told The BEAT that they are demanding over-time money that is allegedly due to them as well as increased wage for work rendered on Sundays. The workers further demanded a 5% increase in their wage but management has proposed 4%. “The workers are protesting over a 1% difference in increase and the reserve can only go as high as 4%”, said one manager. It was said that during a meeting with the Food and Allied Workers Union (FAWU) Sondela proposed an increase as high as 4,75%, but the union is sticking to their guns and insisting on the 5% increase. Those on strike were subjected to certain rules, including that striking workers were not allowed inside the premises, as the man-
A pearl among women: Tlotlanang Lizzy Bapela Executive mayor of the Waterberg District Tlotlanang Ntie Rosinah Mogotlane is regarded as “mosadi pharephare” (an executive woman), due to her involvement in community uplifting programmes, especially those empowering women. She prefers to be called Tlotlanang, an old Tswana name meaning ‘respect one another. This versatile woman holds various leadership positions in government, politics and community based organisations. Mogotlane is an activist, a mother and an educator by profession and she produced professionals during her years at Radibaki and Nelson‘s Kop primary schools and Phegelelo High School in Marapong Section, Lephalale. As an educator she was an agent of change in this formerly conservative town, which was then called Ellisras. Her passion for the empowerment of the previously disadvantaged and marginalized sectors of the community led to her leaving the mainstream school to join the local school for learners with special education needs, School for the Deaf. Mogotlane served in community programmes, including being chairperson of National Council of African Women, Marapong Branch, an SGB member at Hoërskool Nylstroom, Mohlakamotala High School and Marken Primary School. She is also a board member at Lephalale FET College, chairperson of Ellisras Hospital Board and co-founder of Mayibuye Setswana Traditional Dance. Her political track started at the local structures of the Mass Democratic Movement. (MDM) and she is the founder member of SADTU in Mokolo Branch, where she served as the first female Branch secretary. The distinctive manner in which she served the African National Congress Women’s League led to her being elected in the structures of the League where she served at branch level before being elected to the region as the chairperson. She also served in the branch executive committees as treasurer of the Ellisras Branch and deputy chairperson of the Sefako Makgatho Branch of the African National Congress (ANC) and its Women’s League. She was a member of the Lephalale Sub-Regional Task team under the Interim Leadership Core, after disbandment. Mogotlane was also the convenor of the Women’s League in the Waterberg Region, additional member of the former ANC Western Region and the current Waterberg Region. She also
Executive mayor of the Waterberg District Councillor Tlotlanang Ntie Rosinah Mogotlane. Photo supplied served two terms as chairperson of the ANC Women’s League in the Waterberg Region. Her political commitment and knowledge of local government politics saw her being deployed to positions of political power from local to the district municipality. She became an ANC councillor in 1995 and still serves in that capacity. She was a councillor of the Ellisras/Marapong TLC (Transition) and Deputy Chairperson of the former Bosveld District Council. She also served in the executive committee for the South Africa Local Government Agency (SALGA) Limpopo as the Deputy Chairperson from 1997 to 2011.The ANC deployed her to the Waterberg District Municipality as the speaker from 2000 to 2006. As the speaker she used her position to empower yet another sector of the previously disadvantaged and marginalized, the domestic workers. She launched the District Domestic Workers Forum which is the platform for empowerment. From 2006 she was deployed as the
mayor to one of the fastest economically growing municipalities, Lephalale Local Municipality, where she spent the term from 2006 until the 2011 Local elections. Under her leadership, Lephalale was identified as a municipality that had maintained an excellent sustainable partnership with the Private Sectors for Socio-Economic Development of the Community. As the Mayor, she again used her position to empower women by spearheading the Lephalale Black Business Forum (LBBF) that managed to get a huge catering tender. She was redeployed to the district municipality as the Executive Mayor from 2011 and she is presently the Deputy Chairperson of the ANC in Waterberg Region. Mogotlane is also a member of the ANC Limpopo Provincial Task Team and she has implemented and achieved a lot serving as the executive mayor. She led female empowerment activities such as seminars, workshops and sports event among others. She has also made a difference in the lives of people living with disabilities and those living with HIV/AIDS by leading the reestablishment of local and district councils. Many people with disabilities now have representatives engaging with the executive mayor with regards to issues involving their well-being. The employment and empowerment of people with disabilities is also acknowledged in the municipality. Ordinary people with disabilities ventured into entrepreneurship, while some got employment in local municipalities across the district. A Waterberg District Youth Council and Parliament were also launched in her term and many other community based organisations applauded her for her fairness and wisdom leadership.
agement was concerned that they would interfere with other workers. Striking workers residing inside the reserve were told to leave the premises by 07:00 and were only allowed back in after office hours. Management said that the “no work no pay” rule applied in this instance. “The striking workers are only shooting themselves in the foot by not coming to work and the time spent striking will obviously be deducted from their wages” said a manager at the resort. Sondela management said that they are happy that the protests are being handled peacefully and that no injuries or damages have occurred. Sondela management also said that the reserve had suffered no financial losses during the past weekend, with only one cancellation made by visitors. Management said that they are rather concerned about the upcoming long-weekend as they expect to be very busy and the striking workers may upset those visiting the park. At the time of going to press it was not known if the strike had been resolved.
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Premier’s business interests under the microscope
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“When he resigned all those roles were relinquished,...” Justin Steyn Media reports suggest that the new Limpopo Premier, Stanley Mathabatha, may have been less than honest about his business interests. The Star revealed in its issue of 26 July that Mathabatha is listed as an active codirector of New Era Life Insurance (Pty) Ltd, the same company in which the late businessman Sandi Majali owned shares. “This does not augur well for a province which seeks to rid itself of corruption,” said DA spokesperson Desiree van der Walt. “If there is any substance to these reports, then clearly Mathabatha is not the right person to be heading our provincial administration. According to the reports, Mathabatha has been a director of the insurance company since 2007, but when asked about the matter he denied any involvement in private business pursuits. Speaking to talk show host Thabiso Kotane during an interview on Capricorn FM, Mathabatha insisted that he had no shares in a private company. “I don’t even have a single company, I only have cattle and they are not close to what you can call a famer,” said Mathabatha. However, company registration records show that Mathabatha became co-director
of an insurance company in August 2007. At the time, Mathabatha had been managing director of the Limpopo Development Enterprise LimDev, a provincial government entity. The agency held 5% shares in New Era, according to a 2009 Pretoria High Court interim order by Judge Willie Hartzenberg. In his ruling, Hartzenberg granted the Financial Services Board an interim order to appoint curators to run New Era’s affairs. The regulatory body had accused the directors of the insurer, which targeted members of lower income groups, of mismanaging it. Three years after Mathabatha left LimDev, he remains an active co-director of the insurance company. The Premier’s spokesperson Kenny Mathivha denied on Thursday, 25 July, that Mathabatha had lied about his business interests. He said that Mathabatha had become New Era’s director by virtue of being the managing director of LimDev. “When he resigned all those roles were relinquished,” said Mathivha. He added that the Premier was confused about being listed as an active director. “It was a technical error, as far as we know,” said Mathivha. It has been reported that other directors who have left the insurance company are listed as resigned. Mathabatha is among the three who remain active.
Bela-Bela Local Municipality invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill vacant positions within its establishment.A DEPARTMENT: SOCIAL & COMMUNITY SERVICES
TRAFFIC OFFICER GR. 1
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 plus Examiner of Driver’s License Diploma and Examiner of Vehicles Diploma. Valid Code EC drivers License . 2 years relevant Experience. Computer literacy.
(Ref: 42/13) Salary: 138 677.22 per annum (Post level 7) REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 plus Diploma for Traffic Officers. Examiner of Motor Vehicles/ Drivers Licenses. A minimum of three (2) years experience. Code EC and A. No Criminal Record. KEY PERFOMANCE AREAS: Traffic Law enforcement. Attend to motor vehicle accidents. Assist in escort services as well as disaster management. Perform speed operations. Prepare and submit reports of duties performed. Perform overtime duties as per work arrangement. Assist in the testing of motor vehicles/drivers licenses.
TRAFFIC OFFICER GR.3 (4 POSITIONS) (Ref: 43/13) Salary: 108 566.12 per annum (post level 9) REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12. Diploma for Traffic Officers. No Criminal Records. Minimum Code C1 drivers license. A minimum of one (1) years experience. KEY PERFOMANCE AREAS: Traffic Law enforcement. Escort and point duties. Conduct road-blocks within jurisdiction of Bela Bela. Perform relevant duties assigned to Traffic Officers. Attend to motor vehicle accidents. Preparedness to work according to a pre-arranged work schedule. Preparedness to work outside normal working hours.
EXAMINER (VEHICLES, DRIVERS & LEARNERS LICENSES) (Ref: 44/13) Salary: R138 677.22 per annum (post level 7)
KEY PERFOMANCE AREAS: Test learner and driver license candidates. Check particulars of applicants and ensure validity of all relevant documents. Complete practical examination sheet and inform applicant of procedure to be followed as well as conducting eye tests. Evaluate drivers of council vehicles and authorize learner and drivers licenses. Responsible for setup of yard test, K53 modules and drive vehicle over inspection pit. Examine vehicles for roadworthy certificates as well as weighing of vehicles. Verify engine/chassis numbers and ensure SAPS clearance. DEPARTMENT: CORPORATE SERVICES
HUMAN RESOURCES CLERK (Ref: 51/13) Salary: R 122 069.47 per annum (post level 8) REQUIREMENTS: Matric plus three year qualification in Human Resources Management or equivalent. Minimum of two years relevant experience. Computer literacy. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Administer all types of leave by issuing, recording and capturing all types of leave. Processing of correspondences associated with confirmation of employment, contracts, regret letters as well as termination of services. Completing standardised forms and documentations reflecting details/information and descriptions in respect of appointment/terminations instructions. Maintaining and updating personnel information with respect to changes in employment/personal status. Assist employees to make changes to their details eg. Banking details, pension, conditions of service and social schemes. Rendering administrative services in the recruitment process eg. Making schedules and notifying all stakeholders.Arranging and proving information on matters such as gender, employment levels, race groups and disabilities as required Bela-Bela Municipality has a firm commitment to the advancement of designated groups, including women and disabled. Application letters, Comprehen-
Children are regarded as the future of the nation. Photographed are Grade R learners from Khabele Primary School. Photo: Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela The Department of Labour in Limpopo recently announced that they have made strides in addressing the issue of child labour. They detailed their progress at the National Day against Child Labour on Thursday, 1 August. The provincial head of the department, Albert Tshidavhu, said that significant expansion of measures to relieve household poverty are in the works, with the department being assisted by its social partners. According to Tshidavhu, one of the main driving forces behind child labour is household poverty. South Africa became a signatory to the International Labour Organization (ILO) Roadmap in May 2010, aimed at eliminating the worst forms of child labour by 2016.
The worst forms of child labour include slavery, sexual exploitation, hazardous work and the use of children in committing crimes. The provincial spokesperson for the department, Johannes Mokou, said that all of these have been noted locally. Tshidavhu indicated that the Department is on course toward eradicating the worst forms of child labour by 2016 as they continue to strengthen legislation to combat this issue. The department is also running awareness campaigns in order to inform the public about child labour. A Survey of Activities of Young People (SAYP) conducted by Statistics South Africa in 2012, revealed that the country still has issues regarding child labour. The survey revealed, for instance, that the levels of engagement in non-market economic work, such as fetching wood and water, remain high. Tshidavhu said that during any inspection, inspectors are tasked to look for signs of child labour, especially in the manufacturing, farming and construction sectors and take the appropriate actions. Despite these measures, the survey indicated an estimated 821 000 children are affected by this. In terms of Section 43 (1) of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, it is illegal to employ a person under 15 years of age, or under the minimum school-leaving age. Tshidavhu said that if a person is found guilty of employing minors, he or she may be sentenced to a minimum of one year in prison. This year’s celebration for National Day against Child Labour will take place in Mpumalanga under the theme “Allow our children to play and, through that, learn.”
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sive CV’s should be forwarded to the Municipal Manager, Private Bag x 1609,Bela-Bela,0480.For further information please contact The Divisional Manager Human Resources at 014 736 8000.Should candidates not be notified of the outcome of their applications within six weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Faxed and e mailed applications will not be accepted. Further note that all shortlisted applicants will be subjected to security vetting and information verification. Closing Date: 23 August 2013
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DEBT COLLECTION CLERK (2 POSITIONS) (Ref: 48/13) Salary: R 122 069.47 per annum ( post level 8) REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 or equivalent. 3-5 years experience in credit control. Computer literacy. Numeracy and communication skills. KEY PERFOMANCE AREAS: Monitoring of customer accounts and the recovery of outstanding amounts. Completing details on reminder notification indicating amount outstanding and circulating to account holders. Interacting with service departments with respect to disconnections/ reconnections or resumption of services. Preparing documentation and records for handover to activate legal proceedings and collection. Documenting payment term arrangements as agreed to with the customer and/ or executing write off sequences for unrecoverable debts upon approval. Provides support with respect to specific activities/ requirements associated with the functionality of debt collection section. Attending to specific correspondence/ telephonic enquiries, communicating and providing routine information and/ or referring queries to appropriate departments/ personnel for attention. Reports on debt control when
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METER READER INSPECTOR (2 POSITIONS) (Ref: 49/13) Salary: R 122 069.47 per annum (post level 8) REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 or equivalent. Qualified Electrician or Plumber. Valid Drivers License. Computer literacy. Numeracy and communication skills. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Coordinate tasks of meter readers according to billing cycle. Execute bulk meter readings, meter service and maintenance. Verify readings received and rectify mistakes. Reading and checking of meters where inconsistent readings and tampering are suspected. Disconnect water and electricity for non payment. Reconnection of water and electricity after payment. Reading of meters when new services are requested. Reading meters where services are terminated. Generate reports on meter readings and credit control actions. METER READERS (9 POSITIONS) (1- YEAR CONTRACT) (Ref: 47/13) Salary: R 71 417.65 per annum (post level 17) REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 to Grade 10 or equivalent Computer Literacy. Knowledge of handheld meter reading devices will be an advantage. Knowledge of the municipal area BelaBela. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Take readings of water and electricity meters according to billing cycles. Disconnect and reconnect electricity for non-payment. Place water restrictors in meters of non-payers. Assist in the delivery of service accounts. Bela-Bela Municipality has a firm commitment to the advancement of designated groups, including women and disabled. Application letters, Comprehensive CV’s should be forwarded to the Municipal Manager, Private Bag x 1609,Bela-
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Photo of the Week A cultural group from Bela-Bela spent their 67 minutes of community work by entertaining people on Mandela Day. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Happy Women’s Day! “A woman is like a tea bag – you never know how strong she is until she gets in hot water.” — Eleanor Roosevelt. On 9 August, 1956, 20 000 South African women found out what they were made of when they marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria to protest unfair laws. They were made of rock, of courage and sacrifice. White and black, they stood up for their rights to an unfair government. Wathint’Abafazi Wathint’imbokodo! (Now you have touched the women, you have struck a rock.) The name of the song they sang at the end of their long march speaks of unity and strength, and an unwillingness to compromise on the basics. Let’s take a moment today to think about the courage of women through the ages. Women’s courage is not a new thing. Let’s talk about Cleopatra. Cleopatra Philopator, the last Pharaoh of Egypt. She became co-ruler of Egypt with her ten-year-old brother when she was 18, but according to all sources, she was the true and only ruler of Egypt. She seduced Julius Caesar in order to solidify her grasp on the crown, and when he died she inspired his most trusted captain, Marc Antony, to revolt. She is widely blamed for the Roman Civil War, which almost ended the Empire altogether. Now let’s skip a couple of centuries forward, to Joan of Arc. Also known as the Maid of Orléans, she claimed to be led by divine will when she led the armies of France to several important victories during the Hundred Years’ War between England and France. By the time she was 19 years old, she had turned the course of the war firmly in France’s favour and led thousands of men in battle. She was burned at the stake for heresy before her twentieth birthday and sainted in 1920. Much, much more recently, we have Indira Ghandi, who ruled India longer than any other Prime Minister that country has ever had, and is still the only woman to have held the position. She was voted India’s greatest Prime Minister in 2001 and ‘Woman of the Millenium’ in 1999. Her most famous quote is “You cannot shake hands with a closed fist.” Her second most famous quote is “I am alive today, I may not be there tomorrow. I shall continue to serve till my last breath and when I die every drop of my blood will strengthen India and keep a united India alive.” These words are uncannily prophetic, considering that she was assassinated by her own bodyguards the very next day. She left behind her a stronger, united India, a true world power. Each of these women faced times of great trouble, of danger and fear. And each of them rose to the challenge. The challenges in our day-to-day lives may not be as huge or dangerous as the ones these women faced, but in the way we respond to the challenges in our lives, we can become like them. Just keep them in mind, when someone tells you that you ‘can’t’ do something because you’re a woman. There is no such thing as ‘can’t’. Women can lead armies, women can rule countries. Women are not only the mothers and daughters of greatness. We are, in a word… Fabulous. And don’t let anyone tell you different.
Bela-Bela’ Forever Resorts donated blankets, pillows and towels to the needy community of Modimolle, who are receiving care at Dira-O-Direlwe Drop-in Centre. The local Department of Correctional Services hosted a handing over ceremony at the centre on Tuesday, 23 July Photo: Lizzy Bapela
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The Christian view of abortion Bishop Silas Tlou There can be no doubt that we are discussing something that is alive. If it were not alive, why would we discuss whether or not it is right to kill it? The question is what kind of life it is.In the beginning God created only three basic classes of life, each of which reproduces after its own kind. (1) He created plants that reproduce after their kind because of the power of the seed (Gen. 1:11, 12). (2) He created animals that reproduce after their own kind (Gen. 1:20-25). (3) He also created people in God’s own image (Gen. 1:26-30). People are distinct from the animals, they rule the animals, and they also reproduce in their own image, after their own kind (Gen. 5:3).In which of these three categories should a living, unborn baby be classed? It is the result of human reproduction, and humans are distinct from the plants and animals. Therefore the life in the womb of a human mother must necessarily be human! Note that Genesis 5:3 clearly shows that conception (“begetting”) is what causes the son or daughter of humans to be in the image of the parents. The context refers to specific historic events in which fathers “beget” children. This must refer to conception since that is the only role the father plays in the forming of a child. Hence, the life in the mother’s womb is human life. The only question that remains is this: is it just a part of the mother’s body, or is it a separate and distinct individual from the mother? If it is just part of the mother, like a hand, foot, or appendix, it could be removed without committing murder. But if it is a separate individual, then killing it constitutes murder. God’s terms for unborn human life include ”Children” or “sons” in the womb - Genesis 25:21, 22; 2 Kings 19:3; Ruth 1:11 In Genesis 25:21, 22, Rebekah conceived twins, and “the children struggled together within her.” Note the connection between the conception and “children.” That which was conceived was called “children” (Heb. BEN) between the conception and the birth. In 2 Kings 19:3 (and Isaiah 37:3), Hezekiah compares himself to an expectant mother who lacks strength for the labor. He says, “The children have come to birth, but there is no strength to bring them forth.” The life in the mother’s womb is here called “children” A “male child” is conceived - Job 3:3 Job here distinguishes the day of his birth from the night of his conception. He grieves over the “day” he was “born” (v. 3a, cf. v. 4,5), then over the “night” he was “conceived” (v. 3b, cf. v. 6,7). On that night it could have been said, “A male-child is conceived.” That which was conceived was a “malechild” (“man child” - ASV) on the very night of its conception! Life conceived in your mother’s womb, even before it is born, is your “brother” or “sister.”
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A brand new house for the Manganyi family “Everyone involved in the project were thanked for their contributions. The ribbon was cut by the District Executive and Local Mayors...”
A very happy family — the Manganyi’s received a new house from the local municipality on Modimolle on Wednesday, 31 July. Denise van Bergen The Manganyi family from Ward 7 in Phagameng, consisting of ten orphans — six boys and two girls, who have since had children of their own — has been living in a , dilapidated two-room shack for the past twenty years. Their mother passed away in 2007 and their father in 2012, leaving the elder children to take care of the younger ones who are still in school. Modimolle’s mayor, Meisie Lekalakala and the minister of Social Development, visited this family in July last year on Mandela Day, and realized their need for better living arrangements. Lekalakala then, together with the municipal counsellors, provided funds from their own personal coffers to see to it that a bigger house was built for them. A contractor from Polokwane helped with the building plans and local municipal workers from the technical department were assigned to do the labour themselves. Donations from sponsors were
LEGALS MODIMOLLE TOWNSHIP ESTABLISHMENT NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR THE TOWNSHIP ESTABLISHMENT OF VAALWATER EXT. 5 IN TERMS OF PROVISIONS OF SECTION 108 OF THE TOWN-PLANNING AND TOWNSHIPS ORDINANCE, 1986 (ORDINANCE 15 OF 1986). We, Pfukani Kusile, being the authorised agent of the owner of the property mentioned hereunder, hereby give notice in terms of Section 108 of the Town-Planning and Townships Ordinance, 1986 (Ordinance 15 of 1986), that we have applied to the Modimolle Local Municipality with the intention of formalise & establishing a township, as set out in the annexure. The purpose of the undertaken of the formalisation process is to deliver housing for low income beneficiaries and to address the housing backlog in the Department of Co-operative Governance & Traditional affairs. Particulars of the application will lie for inspection during normal office hours at the of-
fice of the Municipal Manager, Modimolle Local Municipality, Civic Centre, O.R Tambo Square, Harry Gwala Street, Modimolle, 0510, for a period of 28 days from the 19th of July 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 at the Modimolle Local Municipality, Private Bag X1008, Modimolle, 0510, within a period of 28 days from the 05th of July 2013. Annexure: 1. Proposed Township Name: Vaalwater Ext 5 2. Property Description: Portion 2 of the farm Vaalwater 137 KR 3. Proposed Land Uses Low Density Residential: 299 Business: 1 Public open Space 4. Locality: The property is located within the existing township of Vaalwater Ext.4. Address of agent: PFUKANI-KUSILE CONSULTING PO Box 998, Letaba, 0870. Tel: 015 303 9979. Fax: 086 567 9979 E-mail: pfukani@live.co.za (8/8) BELA BELA LAND USE SCHEME, 2008
also received to help this project, which was completed recently — one year later, and as promised. The official handing over ceremony of the house to the family was held on Wednesday, 31 July. Waterberg District Executive Mayor, Rosinah Mogotlane, Lekalakala, counsellors, stakeholders, Modimolle’s municipal management and of course the honoured guests for the day, the Manganyi family, were all present. Everyone involved in the project were thanked for their contributions. The ribbon was cut by the District Executive and Local Mayors and the Manganyi’s were all welcomed into their new five roomed home. Almarien Pole donated three double beds (one for each bedroom), a proper sofa set for the living room and curtains. The family told The Post that, with the little room and no privacy for any of them, it was very hard living in the shack. Most of them had to sleep on the cold floor. They expressed their happiness and gratitude to everyone for their new home. APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL CONSENT IN TERMS OF CLAUSE 21 OF THE BELA BELA LAND-USE SCHEME, 2008, TO PERMIT A NURSERY SCHOOL Notice is hereby given that, in terms of Clause 21 of the Bela Bela Land-Use Scheme 2008, I/we, the undersigned intend applying to the Bela Bela Municipality for Special Consent to establish a nursery school on Erf/Portion 614 Bela Bela zoned, situated at Bela Bela. Plans and/or particulars relating to the application may be inspected during office hours at Van Der Merwe street 24 Bela Bela or at the offices of the Manager: Planning and Development, Bela Bela Municipality, Chris Hani Drive, Bela Bela. Any person having any objections to the granting of this application must lodge such objection together with the grounds thereof in writing, with both the Manager: Planning and Development, Bela Bela Municipality and the undersigned not later than 5 September 2013. Applicant’s Details: Full name: ROOS PG / ROOS TJ Address: P O Box 122 Bela Bela, 0480 Tel: 083 599 3397 - 083 765
0878. (2&8/8) NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN DECEASED ESTATES All persons having claims against the undermentioned estate must lodge it with the Executor concerned within 30 days (or as indicated) from date of publication hereof. Estate no: 3091/2013 Master’s Office Polokwane Surname: Kekana Christian names: Lucy Malose Date of birth 1982/12/08 Identity no: 821208 0717 085 Last address: 1294 Extension 1, Bela Bela, 0480 Date of death: 2013/04/13 Only applicable if deceased was married in community of property/subject to the accrual system. Chistian names and surname of surviving spouse: n/a Date of birth: n/a Identity no: n/a Name and (only one) address of Executor or authorised agent c/o MOLOTO ATTORNEYS, P.O. Box 1173, Bela Bela, 0480 Period allowed for lodgement of claims, if other than 30 days, 30 days. Advertiser and address c/o MOLOTO ATTORNEYS 31, Sutter Road, Bela Bela, 0480 Tel no. 014 736 4387.
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Employers urged to adhere to occupational health and safety standards Lizzy Bapela The head of the Department of Labour in Limpopo, Albert Tshidavhu, called on employers to apply stricter measures to obey the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations in order to avoid incidents in the workplace. Tshidavhu’s call follows a report released by the department’s Occupational Health and Safety Unit on Monday, 29 July. The report indicated that there have been four incidents in workplaces around the province between November 2012 and July 2013 during which workers’ lives were lost. The department’s spokesperson Johannes Mokou said that the causes of these incidents include electrical burns sustained while employees were engaged in switching on electricity supply and worker dragged by a conveyer belt. He added that in one case injury was sustained when a 450 kg lifting machinery part fell on the employee’s back, and in another case a seasonal employee was dragged into a pipe by screw conveyors. Tshidavhu also appealed to employees to be more careful while going about their day-to-day duties, urging them to exercise caution in the workplace especially where heavy machinery, lifting equipment and electricity are involved. He said that the time to automatically blame employers when incidents such as these happen is over. Tshidavhu added that in many instances employees simply ignored clearly visible signs while at work, while others do not wear
the appropriate personal protective equipment. “One injury at work is an injury too many and our highly trained occupational health and safety inspectors have been deployed to various workstations to educate employers and employees about the importance of Occupational Health and Safety Act and how best to adhere to it,” said Tshidavhu. Workshops and training of shop stewards and health and safety representatives will also be rolled out, especially on high risk sectors such as Iron and Steel, as well as Construction and Chemical. Mokou said that the aim is to put safety in these industries at a satisfactory level and enable them to implement measures guided by labour inspectors. A health and safety inspector in the department, Peter Mangale, said that although investigations are still underway on these incidents, the inspectors’ observations conclude that in many instances there has been a lack of adherence to Health and Safety rules. He said that in terms of section 19, (1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, an employer shall in respect of each workplace where two or more health and safety representatives have been designated, establish one or more health and safety committees. The act also states that the employer shall, at every meeting of the committees, consult with them with a view to initiating, developing, promoting, maintaining and reviewing measures to ensure the health and safety of his employees at work.
Labour inspection in hospitality completed Lizzy Bapela The National Department of Labour’s Inspection and Enforcement Services (IES) Branch embarked on a blitz inspection into the hospitality sector last week. Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant and leaders from organised labour spearheaded the campaign, which took place from Monday, 22 July to Friday the 26th. The week-long campaign targeted hospitality establishments in provinces such as KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West and the Western Cape Province. The Department’s national spokesperson Page Boikanyo said the objective of the blitz inspections programme is to enhance the visibility of the department’s inspectorate services across the country. He said it also aimed to improve compliance in industries with high Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) incidents and sectoral determinations in all industries. Boikanyo further said that the hospitality sector is one of the sectors that have been identified by the Department of Labour as high risk sectors and problematic when it comes to non-compliance with the country’s labour laws. Meanwhile, the inspection got into full swing in various workplaces in the province, with officials looking at employers’ compliance with various labour legislations. The department stated that areas of focus for inspectors included compliance with overall conditions of
employment, existence of payslips, lunch time, contracts of employment and payment of overtime for workers, as well as adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The department’s provincial spokesperson Johannes Mokou said that this forms part of the national campaign. He further said that the department does not only adopt a punishment approach, but wants to use these inspections to create awareness amongst employers and how they can help grow the industry. Industry stakeholders expressed appreciation towards the educational role played by the labour inspectors with these inspections. The stakeholders also regarded the inspection as an opportunity to educate employers about the need to use the department’s Employment Services of South Africa (ESSA) system, which links available skills with vacancies in the labour market. Mokou said that employers who have vacancies can use the department’s database to get suitably qualified candidates and even conduct interviews at labour offices freely. He also said that employers are required to provide uniforms to workers free of charge. The current minimum wage for the sector stands at R 2 415 per month for employers with less than 10 employees, while those with more than 10 workers should pay a monthly minimum wage of R 2 695.
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BEAT
8 August, 2013
SABC show Mooiloop to visit Modimolle
SABC 2 television show Mooiloop! will be filming in Modimolle this Sunday. Photo supplied Justin Steyn SABC 2 television show, Mooiloop! is set to visit Modimolle on Sunday 11 August.
The show’s director, Eugene Botha, told The BEAT that even though the show is considered an Afrikaans program, they have found that people from different cultures end ethnicities also watch the program. “Even though Mooiloop is an Afrikaans show we have noticed that many of our viewers are from different ethnic groups and we focus primarily on small towns around South Africa. The show focuses on a multitude of factors in each town without the exclusion of townships and other neighbourhoods” he said. The show also aims to promote factors relating to tourism such as different cultural projects and events by people around South Africa. Mooiloop! has contacted the Makubenjalo
Local actors to appear in a new film
Art Academy Social Developments Organization in Modimolle and they said that they are very interested in filming their endeavours. Makubejalo’s CEO, Tebogo Ntsendwana, told The BEAT that they welcomed the news and are very excited about the upcoming event. “I have received an e-mail from the show’s production company, Blue-Marble, that stated that they are interested in covering our organization. My colleagues and I are overwhelmed by this and cannot wait” he said. Mooiloop! is also expected to do rounds in Phagameng although the producers could not confirm on which subject they will be touching. Mooiloop! airs every Wednesday Evening at 19:30 on SABC 2.
Executive mayor to host fun run
Stephen Lithuli and Dingaan Sekgala. Photo: TK Mashaba TK Mashaba Two Bela-Bela locals, actors Stephen Lithuli and Dingaan Sekgala, known for their parts in the film Snare, were recently signed to start on a new project. The actors have been names to watch in the local film industry for some time now; however with the movie having been shown internally, premiering in London in 2011, their names may soon become known outside South Africa. According to Lithuli, filming should start this weekend. However, he could not divulge more than that due to contractual obligations, and was only
able to say that he is very excited about the project. He added that it was a great feeling to be recognized as an actor and that many doors are opening for him. “I’m grateful for this opportunity and one can’t help but acknowledge the hard work and patience which is a virtue,” he said. Lithuli has been in the arts for the past 17 years, dancing for imbizos, performing for guests at lodges around the Waterberg and so on. At the moment, he is teaching drumming. He is also a founder member of the Bela-Bela Theatre Group.
Executive mayor of the Waterberg District Councillor Tlotlanang Mogotlane will lead women participating in the fun run heading to Forever Resorts. Photo: Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela August is known as Women’s Month in South Africa and is celebrated across the country, with celebrations memorializing women’s activism, especially as it pertains to the famous march in 1959. As part of Women’s Month, the Waterberg Dis-
trict Municipality is expected to host a Women in Sports festival in Bela-Bela. The event will take place at the Forever Resorts on Wednesday, 28 August. Municipal spokesperson Pat Malete said the event aims to empower and encourage women to take part in sporting activities and practice a healthy lifestyle. The executive mayor of the Waterberg District Councillor Tlotlanang Mogotlane is expected to lead ten attendees per local municipality, who will also take part in the event. Malete said that councillors from the district and local municipalities will make up 70% of the audience and participants, with officials from district and local municipalities and sector departments making up 30%. Sam Rammutla of Forever Resorts said that the event will start with a fun run, commencing at Shell Garage, with a finish line being placed at the resort. A gala dinner will follow in the evening to wrap off activities of the day. A mobile clinic will also be called in to educate people on health matters and give relevant assistance to those in need.
Beautician from Bela Bela following her dream TK Mashaba
Joanne Baloyi the all smile beautician. Photo supplied
As it is Women’s Month this August, it seemed an appropriate time to get a better look at one of Bela-Bela’s success stories, Joanne Baloyi. This remarkable young lady found her goal at age seven, when she started plaiting her own hair. “I have always loved to be pretty so I will plait my hair with different styles. Some were ones I saw on television while others were from magazines,” she said. As time went by and Baloyi became more skilled, her sisters and friends started asking for her help with their hair. By the time she completed her matric she had more than enough clients who needed her services, but without finances she had no way to open her business properly. She took
a job at St. Vincent’s Private Hospital to make ends meet. Being a hairdresser was her passion, however, and she joined the staff of a local salon before moving to a larger salon in Randburg in Gauteng. There, Baloyi learned different weaves, as well as other beauty treatments such as manicures and make-up. “Doing make-up on my clients also came naturally,” she said. “I am a risk-taker and I have been lucky that it worked wonders on my clients. Baloyi currently has a salon in the central business district of Polokwane, but has clients all over South Africa. “My clients are my first priority and wherever I can reach, I go and render my service,” said Baloyi.
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Homemade make-up remover We all love to look pretty. We put on moisturizer, and foundation if we need it, and then we do eyeshadow and perhaps a blusher, and maybe eyeliner and mascara. It all looks terribly pretty during the day. Then it’s night-time and time to take the make-up off, and you end up with stained washcloths or paying hundreds of Rands for something to get all the pretty paint off your face. It’s vitally important to get all the make-up off your face, of course, because make-up clogs your pores and your face needs to rest and, if you don’t take care of your skin, you will look eighty by the time you’re fifty. It’s also fairly simple to make an excellent and cheap make-up remover. It contains only three ingredients and is basically all you will need to get the make-up off, clean your face and moisturize it in one go. It’s still recommended to use a proper face wash and moisturizer afterwards, because a lot of them have some truly excellent qualities, but it’s not actually necessary. The ingredients are: One cup of water – filtered or bottled water would probably be best. One tablespoon of tear-free baby shampoo. One tablespoon of baby oil. A bottle to store the results. It’s fairly easy to get a cheap pushtop bottle from packing places or, if you’re feeling fancy, home interior shops. The kind you can buy to store liquid hand soap would be ideal. If the bottle you choose is too small to hold a bit more than a cupful of water, you’ll need to get something to store the extra unless you want to throw it out. You may also need a funnel if your bottle’s top is slim. Actually making the cleanser is much simpler. Take a bowl, mix all the ingredients together – first adding the shampoo to the water, then the oil to the shampoo. Mix it all thoroughly but gently – you don’t want the shampoo to start foaming! Pour it into the bottle. Use it by squirting some of the mix onto tissues or (ideally) makeup removal pads and wiping your face until whatever you’re using comes back clean. This mix should work for almost all skin types and is cheap enough that if it doesn’t work it’s not a disaster. If you notice after using it for a while that your skin is becoming oily, you may need to add a face wash or stop using it - some very oily skin types don’t like being exposed to any more oils. It should be absolutely fine on sensitive skin – the active ingredients were made for baby skin after all. The way to gain a good reputation, is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear. - Socrates
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8 August, 2013
Viking basketball junior team talks about their training
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Kamplits performing well
Kamplits Volleyball team. Photo. TK Mashaba
The Vikings Junior team at training. Photo: TK Mashaba
Some of the players’ learning the skill of dunks. Photo: TK Mashaba
Jonas Mothobi who won three awards in Polokwane. Photo: TK Mashaba TK Mashaba The Bela-Bela basketball team, the Vikings, have introduced a new team to their family. These energetic and eager youngsters have been training for almost a month under the watchful eye of Silas Tlou. The BEAT visited them at the Sports Centre at the community hall and they showed how determined they were. William Shilajoe Maboko, the newly elected provincial secretary of Limpopo Basketball and a member of the Vikings, said that the development of junior players like these new additions is essential as it will
sharpen the players for provincial selections and prepare them for joining the senior teams. “The juniors have basically started last year with training however they have not been playing much, only friendly games,” he said. Maboko said that they have two under 18 players who have gone to Polokwane for provincial selections. “This weekend we will be travelling to play a friendly game against Settlers’ team on Saturday,” he added. He also said that the Waterberg Regional League has halted until all the teams are up and running, as some of their games have not been well attended.
TK Mashaba Bela-Bela’s volleyball team, Kamplits, has once again done well in the inter-provincial tournament held at Ngoako Ramahlodi Sports Centre in Polokwane from 10-13 July.
Seventeen Kamplits players represented in the provincial volleyball teams — five in the under 20 girls team and five for the seniors while there were four boys in the under 23 team and two in the seniors, and only one in the under 20 team. The under 20 player, Jonas Mothobi, had an excellent weekend, scooping three special awards. He took home the awards for best attacker, best blocker and most valuable player. The 17-year-old Bela-Bela High School student had his day made, however, when he was also included in the national under 20 team. According to Kgotso Aphiri, a member of the team, Kamplits was expected to go to Gauteng for another tournament from the 8th to the 10th of August. After that they will be playing in Durban in December. Despite the teams’ hectic schedule and accomplishments, they are still looking for sponsors for accommodation and other logistics. Anyone who would like to help the team may phone Wilson Mahlahlane on 081 047 9192
Five from Bela-Bela was chosen for the Under 19 ladies selection
This is one of the girls who made in the 18 team squad going to Free State. Photo TK Mashaba TK Mashaba Five under 19 ladies from Bela-Bela SAB League teams were expected to join 11 players from Polokwane in Kroonstad in the Free State on Thursday, 8 August to take part in the na-
tionals. The team selection finally took place on Sunday, 4 August but was moved to the Sunfa Stadium in Bela-Bela, the Ephraim Mogale Stadium being unavailable due to the condition of the pitch. The Bela-Bela players are Francinah Moleko, Tebogo Lehutso, Mahlodi Mokhara, Johanna Rakgabane and Mmakoma Malete. The tournament will kick off on Women’s Day on 9 August. “This is an annual trial routine that is being held by SAFA and the objective is to look for the talent which will be part of the Banyana Banyana national team,” he said. The boys’ team recently returned from Stellenbosch after a 2-1 loss to Mpumalanga. During the trials last month Refiloe Khoza, Waterberg SAB League manager, said that in the past two years there has not been representation from the Waterberg in the national teams. She says she is hoping that the ladies will impress the scouts. “We need them in our national team” she said.