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Bela Bela municipality in the headlines again
Lizzy Bapela
Saturday 26 January Police in Bela Bela are investigating a case of business robbery following an incident that happened at the local Sunbake Depot in the industrial area. Constable Glen Manamela said that four suspects stormed into the depot and held the staff members at gunpoint, demanding that they open a safe. She said that the suspects fled with an undisclosed amount of money in their getaway vehicle, a white Toyota Yaris with an unknown registration number. A man is expected to appear before the Bela Bela Magistrate’s Court on a charge of arson, after he allegedly burnt his girlfriend’s room. Manamela said that the two argued and the girlfriend explained to her boyfriend that she was not feeling well and went to sleep. She said the girlfriend woke up to the shock the next morning and alerted the police. According to Manamela, the damage caused is estimated to the value of R20 000. Bela Bela police are still reaching out to members of the public to be on alert following recent increasing number of
theft out of motor vehicle cases. Manamela said that the most targeted place is the Spar in Bela Bela, where the suspects target unsuspecting victims who have just withdrawn money from the bank nearby, FNB. She said that the victims often go into the supermarket, forgetting to lock their cars. She said laptops and cash are the most stolen items. Police in Mookgophong arrested a suspect after the suspect was found in possession of dagga, estimated to the value of R10 000. Police spokesperson, Warrant Officer George Ledwaba, said that the police received a tip-off and followed up on the leads, catching the suspect at his home with five plastic bags full of dagga. He said the suspect cut off empty plastic containers and used them to carry the dagga around so no one, especially the police suspect a thing. The station management congratulated Constable Ben Kekana, Constable Joyce Kok and Sergeant Jembos Maswanganyi for the breakthrough.
Thursday 31 January Three suspects were sentenced to 12 years imprisonment for an armed robbery incident that took place at a tuck shop in Phagameng, Modimolle, on Thursday, 17 January. Police spokesperson, Warrant Officer James Findlay, said that the accused, Moses Maluleke (56), Malgas Mashaba (41) and Philip Mothoa (27) were sentenced when they appeared before the Modimolle Magistrate’s Court for stealing cell phones, cash, airtime and cigarettes valued at R13 500. He said that the three were given 12
years for armed robbery and Mothoa received another three years for procession of firearm. According to Findlay, the three years will run concurrently with the 12 years. Modimolle police are looking for 29-yearold Jackson Molose Mokgosana for two cases of housebreaking and theft, as well as attempted rape, which allegedly took place in Phagameng on 3 January. Findlay said that anyone who might have information that could lead to the arrest of the suspect can contact him on 082 414 3218.
Constable Glen Manamela was recently appointed to assist with communication and liaison services in the office of the Bela Bela police station commander, Colonel Sibongile Ndaba. Constable Manamela has seven years experience of working as a police officer and has been working with the Bela Bela police for five years now. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Lizzy Bapela The Bela Bela Local Municipality was slammed in the national media on the morning of Tuesday, 5 February, for allegedly housing spies who reveals the municipality’s dirty linen in public. An anonymous whistle blower, known to The BEAT, wrote to Capricorn FM requesting the presenters to help seek solutions for the infightings allegedly conducted by councillors, who are from the same party, the ANC. Sms complaint allege internal strife The SMS stated that the councillors need counselling as they fight amongst themselves and undermine the mayor, Freddy Hlungwani. According to the sms, this careless behaviour leads to the lack of service delivery in the area. The complainant raised concerns about disruptions of various council meetings and the fact that the municipality is operating without heads of departments. When called on air by the presenters of Capricorn FM, the accuser said that the community is angry and demand services, which the councillors are seemingly unprepared to deliver because they have personal scores to settle. He claimed that the mayor is trying his level best to run the municipality according to the constituency and ensure hospitality in the area but councillors undermine him,
saying he is too young to tell them what to do. Mayor promises action In his response, Hlungwani confirmed, on air, that there were some actions of ill discipline within the municipality. He said that the Waterberg District ANC leadership and the Limpopo Provincial Government intervened and things seem to be better. He said that the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) was expected to visit Bela Bela to attend to other challenges in the municipality on Wednesday, 6 February. Provincial plan for Bela Bela The MEC for Corporative Governance, Human Settlement and Traditional Affairs (CoGHSTA), Clifford Motsepe, said recently, in the national media, that his department is currently working with councillors, different party leaders and the business community to ensure Bela Bela gets back to normal. Hlungwani said that councillors who are misbehaving and causing havoc within the municipality would be dealt with and the community must stay calm as services will not be affected but delivered as the municipality’s mandate and intention. By the time of going to press, both the mayor and municipal spokesperson Matome Sebelebele were not available for comment in the matter.
Operation spaza in Modimolle Mzamane Ringane Several businesses in Modimolle were recently raided. The Modimolle SAPS, in conjunction with the Department of Environmental Affairs, Department of Labour, SARS and the local municipality, recently went on Operation Spaza; raiding shops in Phagameng and downtown Modimolle. Twenty three shops, were raided and closed down, after it was found that they were non-compliant. Modimolle SAPS spokesperson, Warrant Officer James Findlay, said that the twoday operation served to check if the shop owners in Modimolle complied with labour laws and had permits to operate. Findlay warned that business owners who operated shops without acquiring permits and certificates of acceptability would be charged. He said that people who want to run shops in any part of the area had to engage relevant departments such as their local municipality, before they can start their businesses.
Meanwhile the police in Modimolle are sending out a clarion call to potential car buyers to stay on the alert, and not to give money to anyone without proof that those people are recognised dealers. Findlay told The BEAT that there was a scam where a car would be advertised on the internet and car magazines, only to find out that the deal is a trick. According to Findlay, five cases of this nature were opened with the Modimolle police. “This dealer would advertise cars with a very affordable price in order to attract potential buyers. After interested people respond to the adverts, they would be asked to pay an amount in a bank account given by the dealer. Unsuspecting victims would then be told to go and collect their vehicles at a local dealership. At a later stage the conned customers would realise that the car dealership does not exist,” said Findlay. He advised that people should only pay money once they are satisfied and certain that the deal is legitimate.
Missing person found in Bela Bela Lungisani Mbekwa was reunited with his family. From left: neighbour, Mendo Babili, aunt, Cynthia Mbekwa, and Strike Mokone of the Bela Bela CPF. Photo: Supplied Lizzy Bapela Police in Bela Bela acknowledged the great help that the media contribute towards assisting them in solving certain kinds of cases. Captain Daniel Mapheto, of the Bela Bela police, said that 27-year-old Lungisani Mbekwa went missing in November 2012. He said a man named Reuben Shogole discovered Mbekwa and took him into his home at Koppewaai. Mbekwa is originally from Klipfontein View, in Midrand, where he stays with his parents and siblings. Bela Bela police engaged the Daily Sun to help them locate Mbekwa’s family, who came
looking for him after reading about him in the newspaper. “His aunt Cynthia Mbekwa came to us and we helped them meet with him on Sunday, 20 January,” Mapheto said. “After four days in Bela Bela the family then went home with their son. We received confirmation that they are still together,” he said. “We thank the media, especially Daily Sun for publishing the story, which led to the family finally finding out where their child was,” said Mapheto. He said the neighbour and a representative of the Bela Bela Community Policing Forum (CPF), Strike Mokone, served as witnesses when the police reunited Lungisani with his aunty at the police station.
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Citizens have strong opinions on the State of the Nation address With the State of the Nation address due on Thursday, 14 February, The BEAT asked some of our readers what issues they wanted the president to address in his speech.
Piet Somba (security guard): There is lack of sports facilities in many communities and that leads the youngsters to be discouraged from using their talents. Then they engage in bad behaviour. The security industry should fall under government because these private sectors give us hard times when it comes to paying our salaries. Government employees never struggle being paid. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Maria Ramoshaba (Waterberg GCIS communications officer): Our country is faced with the challenges of poverty, unemployment and inequality. Government should intensify development programmes to address the challenges, working in partnership with business communities and rich countries. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Mittah Ditsela (ward committee member): The government should intensify HIV education in schools because many children seem to lack knowledge. Some people do not seem to understand the importance of taking ARV;s to better their health condition. The land issue must also be given serious intervention as many people with lots of responsibilities and dependants still have no homes but live on renting from backrooms of others’ yards. On the education issue, I agree with the president that inspectors must be brought back to visit schools and monitors the situation, as many educators do not do their job well. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Emma Kutumela (Grade 11 learner, Maope Secondary School): Limpopo is poor in education facilities, especially the issue of textbooks. We are expected to perform at our best, even without the material. The government focuses much on subjects that do not need intensive attention such as Life Orientation (LO) and forget about Mathematics and Physical Science. We have on many occasions engaged with student organisations to intervene and reason with the Department of Basic Education but nothing is forthcoming. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Gogo Johanna Mahandola: The president must encourage children to go to school and get skills because their future is doomed without education. The government should work hard, speed up the process of finding a cure for HIV/AIDS, and prevent the increasing death rate. They should also give the elderly an increase in pension grants because the cost of living is too high. Prices for groceries are increasing so bad that poverty is hard to alleviate. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
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One tablet for HIV patients
Doctor Madambi Shilumani addressed the audience during the launch of the Waterberg District AIDS Council. Photo: Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela From April HIV patients, who are on ARV treatment will, take only one tablet a day, instead of the three tablets daily treatment that they are undergoing. This was an announcement by Health Minister Doctor Aron Motswaledi, and Doctor Madambi Shilumani confirmed the announcement during the launch of the Waterberg District AIDS Council (DAC). The district executive mayor Tlotlanang Mogotlane launched the council at Shangri-La Hotel on Thursday 24- and Friday, 25 January. Three medicines combined into one tablet Doctor Shilumani said that the triple combination of Tenefovir, Entricitabine and Efavirnez would now be available in a single dose, which will be easier for the patients. In his recent announcement of the details on a tender award for the single dose, Minister Motswaledi said that the three-in-one combination cost of R89,37 per package and this is now the world’s
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lowest price for the product. The minister said the tender has moved from an original R8.1 to R5.9 billion for two years, savings that mean more patients can be treated with the same budget. Benefits for pregnant women Doctor Shilumani said that, as from April this year, all HIV positive pregnant women would be given the single dose combination during pregnancy and breastfeeding regardless of their CD4 count. He said the benefits of the combination are that storage and logistics would be reduced, fewer side effects and the fixed dose combination bring with it an additional extraordinary benefit. District Aids Council Mayors and councillors from local municipalities in the district, chiefs, representatives from the office of the premier, officials and management from Department of Health and sector departments and various youth and community structures attended the launch. In her address, mayor Mogotlane said that the establishment of the DAC is long overdue and by launching the structure on that day, the district municipality is re-affirmed the government’s commitment to scale-up and intensify the multi-sectorial response to HIV and TB. She said that HIV and TB remain major challenges facing South Africa today and continue to affect the lives of people especially in the district. In order to combat HIV and TB, a collective and multi-prolonged effort is required. The Limpopo Provincial AIDS Council Policy Framework clearly outlines the objectives and the role of the DAC. Functions of the DAC are to advice local government on policy issues related to HIV and TB and recommend appropriate research to inform the needs and impact of provincial responses to the HIV and AIDS epidemic. The council will also provide an overall guidance on the implementation of the HIV and TB Provincial Strategic Plan and the District Operational Plan as well as other related plans.
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IEC to host targeted communication and registration
The IEC will start their targeted communication and registration programme, to prepare voters for the next elections, soon. Photo: Supplied Lizzy Bapela The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) in Bela Bela will embark in targeted communication and registration programme, for split voting stations, due to the high number of registered voters or demographic features such as mountains, railway lines and national roads. Spokesperson for the IEC in Bela Bela, Mafa Netshivhambe, said that the targeted communication and registration involves a combination of actual registration of voters and informing them through pamphlets about the change in their voting station details. She said that the project is a national programme, which will run in all the regions including the Waterberg, starting from Friday, 15-, to Sunday, 17 February.
Netshivhambe said that the project would cover local municipalities such as Thabazimbi, Lephalale, Mookgophong, Bela Bela, Modimolle and Mogalakwena. She said that the aim of the project is to target areas with newly created voting stations. “Fieldworkers have been appointed to conduct door to door registration and to drop off pamphlets at the homes of voters who will not be at home during the fieldworkers registration visit,” she said. “The field workers will be identified by their IEC gear and will also have letters with the fieldworker’s name, surname and the ID number and the contact number of the local office,” she said. Affected areas in Bela Bela include the new voting station, Laerskool Warmbad, and the Dutch Reformed Church on the corner of Botha and Mentz Street. Both stations are in Ward 1. In Ward 4, the new voting station at Toowoomba hall and a tent at Extension 8 will be targeted. Targeted areas in Ward 5 are the new voting station at Bela Bela High School and New Jerusalem Church on Kutu Street. Thusanang Special School and Hleketani Primary School are targeted areas in Ward 6, while the double storey house and the Bela Bela Christian Church on the corner of Mogwele and Kgabo in Ward 7 are also targeted. Members of the public are advised to contact their local IEC offices for more information.
Learners came out in their numbers to attend the Waterberg Matric Awards ceremony that was held at the Forever Resorts on Friday, 25 January. The MEC for Education in Limpopo, Dickson Masemola, addressed the audience. Safety MEC, Florence Radzilani, Waterberg executive mayor, Tlotlanang Mogotlane, and mayors and councillors from various local municipalities also attended the event. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Traditional leaders repeal initiation schools bill Lizzy Bapela The Limpopo Department of Corporative Governance, Human Settlement and Traditional Affairs (CoGHSTA) has recently met with senior traditional leaders and headmen from across the province following their repealing of the initiation schools bill. Spokesperson for the department in Limpopo, Tseng Diale, said that the meeting was aimed at discussing and making inputs on the Limpopo Initiation School Repeal Bill. She said the bill is aimed at regulating the initiation schools, provide for the prohibition against abduction and provide for a consent or permission for the performance of initiation operation
and holding. Diale said the bill also provides for the implementation and monitoring of health and hygiene standards. She said that it was resolved during the meeting that, if a person is not a graduate and was caught snooping at the initiation school, he will be detained. The meeting also resolved that if an initiate were under-age, the school would consult with his parents and senior traditional leaders concerned to obtain permission. Admission fee will be regulated and issued by the MEC for CoGHSTA, Clifford Motsepe, in consultation with senior traditional leaders. Local houses of traditional leaders must establish committees to assist the provin-
cial house in recommending applications for initiation schools, which must be approved or disapproved by the department. It was also resolved that only people above 21 years can attend initiation school without parents or guardians’ consent. Senior traditional leaders are not allowed to operate initiation schools in other senior traditional leader’s areas of jurisdiction. Diale said the closing date for applications of Limpopo Initiation School Permits is 28 February. She said that all applications must be submitted to all five districts in the province and CoGHSTA will conduct the initiation school compulsory workshop for all senior traditional leaders, in an effort to reduce death rate and other related matters, later.
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Why you should care No matter where you go and what shop you walk into, a sea of red seems to be waiting for the next romantic to fall into the Valentine’s Day trap. Ironically, there is another day, bathed in red, which is commemorated only two days before the big day of romance. Red Hand Day focusses the world’s attention on child soldiers. In 2009, hundreds of youth groups from around the world called for clear action to end the use of child soldiers. They gathered over 250,000 red hands, the symbol of the international campaign against the use of child soldiers, and presented them to UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki Moon, on 12 February. In response, the Secretary-General pledged that the entire UN system would work to “stamp out” such abuse. It is a shock to the system when you compare the sweet silliness and commercialism of a modern Valentine’s Day with the stark reality of suffering and death that child soldiers have to face. Some people may see the problem and feel that something should be done, but fail to see how this affects us here in the Waterberg, where there are no child soldiers and no war. The answer is simple. It is every person’s personal duty to shout out against any abuse that children might have to endure. Marian Wright Edelman, children’s rights activist, summed it up best when she said: “If we don’t stand up for children, then we don’t stand for much.” Children are our only hope for the future and if we do not take care of them, what will become of humankind? Mohandas Gandhi said: “If we are ever to have real peace in this world we shall have to begin with the children.” If children are being used as soldiers, how will they ever learn to look for a peaceful outcome or to negotiate for a better future? We have to work hard and do as much as we can to save our children. We have to do this with full regard for the fact that, if we do not, no one else is going to do it. “Therefore my challenge to each of you ... is that you ask yourself what you can do to make a difference. Then take that action, no matter how large or how small. For our children have a right to peace.” — Graça Machel.
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God wants us to work Bishop Silas Tlou
Who is responsible for the upkeep of this park? This park in Bela Bela should be a place where children can play. Instead, it is a place that is overgrown, making it very unsafe for children. Dangers like snakes and abduction are lurking in the tall grass. Photo: TK Mashaba
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In the Bible, man’s work has a high value, because it reflects a God who is working Himself. In fact, the Creation Account states that God rested from all His work. Genesis 2:2 – “By the seventh day God had finished his work, and so he rested.” Work and labour are a major part of the image of God. If man and woman were created in the image and likeness of a working God they must be working themselves. Genesis 1:26 – “God said, “Now we will make humans, and they will be like us. We will let them rule the fish, the birds, and all other living creatures.” If a god or the highest authority of a society’s law does not work himself, there is no dignity of labour. In the Bible, work has dignity and worth as such whether it is paid or not. However, the Law quoted frequently and often referred to the worker that deserves his wages. Luke 10:7 – “Stay with the same family, eating and drinking whatever they give you, because workers are worth what they earn.” How seriously the Bible takes the commandment to pay any work is seen in Jeremiah 22:13,14 – “King Jehoiakim, you are doomed! You built a palace with large rooms upstairs. You put in big windows and used cedar panelling and red paint. But you were unfair and forced the builders to work without pay.” The New Testament does not underestimate the fact that work serves to provide one’s own costs of living (Eph. 4:28; 1 Thess. 4:11; 2 Thess. 3:8, 12). To work is always to work for God. Moreover, one cannot talk about work without talking about God. The Bible commands us to take the toil upon ourselves and not to put the burden on others. A thief only puts the burden on others. 1 Thessalonians 4:10-12 – “But, my dear friends, we ask you to do even more. Try your best to live quietly, to mind your own business, and to work hard, just as we taught you to do. Then you will be respected by people who are not followers of the Lord, and you won’t have to depend on anyone.” 2 Thessalonians 3:11-12 – “Now we learn that some of you just loaf around and won’t do any work, except the work of a busybody. So, for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ, we ask and beg these people to settle down and start working for a living.” In and after Creation, God works for Creation. Work is never only work for the benefit of the one working. It is always at the same; work for oneself and for others. In the Bible, human work is always limited. In spite of its dignity, work is never the first task but always the second. Work is never an end in itself! It is a unique Christian view to combine the highest praise of work as nothing less than working in the image of God.
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LEGALS MODIMOLLE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY AMENDMENT SCHEME NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT OF THE TOWNPLANNING SCHEME IN TERMS OF SECTION 56(1)(b)(i) OF THE TOWNPLANNING AND TOWNSHIPS ORDINANCE, 1986 (ORDINANCE 15 OF 1986) I, NICOLA LUDIK being the authorized agent for the registered owners of the following property hereby give notice in terms of Section 56(1)(b)(i) of the Town Planning and Townships Ordinance, 1986, (0rdinance 15 of 1986) that I have applied to the Modimolle Local Municipality for the amendment of the 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 275: · Erf 1/106 Nylstroom, located at 99 Van Riebeeck Street, Nylstroom, Modimolle, from “Residential 1” to “Residential 3” with a density of 66 units per hectare, subject to certain conditions. Modimolle Amendment Scheme 276: · Erf 438 Nylstroom Extension 2, located at 62 Jeppe Street, Nylstroom Ext 2, Modimolle, from “Residential 1” to “Special” for a recycling plant, business and such other subservient land uses as may be approved by the Local Authority with Special Consent, subject to certain conditions. All relevant documents relating 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, Ground Floor, Modimolle Municipal Building, Harry Gwala Street, Modimolle for a period of 28 days i.e. 1 February 2013 to 22 February 2013. Any person who wishes to object to the applications or submit representations in respect there of 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 22 February 2013. Name en address of agent: NICOLA LUDIK ALTO AFRICA TOWN PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS P.O. Box 3007, Modimolle, 0510, 076 606 6372. (8/2) MODIMOLLE LAND USE SCHEME, 2004 Notice is hereby given to all whom it may concern that in terms of clause 23 of the Modimolle Land Use Scheme, 2004, I, Nicola Ludik, authorised agent of the property owner intend applying to the Modimolle Local Municipality for Special Consent to use a portion of Erf R/841 Nylstroom/Modimolle for a Dwelling house office known as Chief Albert Luthuli str/ Church str 133, Nylstroom located in a Residential 1 zone. Any objection, with the grounds therefor, shall be lodged with or made in writing to: The Divisional Manager: Town Planning, Ground Floor, Modimolle Municipal Building, or Private Bag X 1008, Modimolle, 0510, within 28 days of the publication of the advertisement in the Local Newspaper, viz 1 February 2013. Full particulars and plans (if any) may be inspected during normal office hours (08:00 – 13:00 and 13:45 – 15:00) at the abovementioned office, for a period of 28 days after the publication of the advertisement in the Local Newspaper. Closing date for any objections: 22 February 2013 APPLICANT: NIKKI LUDIK
8 February, 2013 P.O. BOX 3007, Modimolle, 0510, Telephone: 076 606 6372. (8/2) BELA BELA AMENDMENT SCHEME 64/08 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 1 of erf 54, Warmbaths, 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 Bela Bela Land Use Scheme, 2008, by the rezoning of the property describe above, from “Residential 1” to “Special” with annexure 152 as further describe in the application. Particulars of the application will lie for inspection during normal office hours at the office of the Municipal Manager, Municipal Offices, Bela Bela, for a period of 28 days from 8 February 2013. 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 8 February 2013. Address: P.O.Box 919, Bela Bela, 0480 Tel: 082 8817 252 (15/2/13) NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (NORTH GAUTENG HIGH COURT, PRETORIA) Case Number: 24526/2012. In the matter between: Absa Bank Limited Plaintiff and Matsobane Daniel Phele 1st Defendant ID No: 580818 5296 085 Grace Kresi Phele 2nd Defendant ID No: 730804 0852 089 Manankie Maria Makhubela 3rd Defendant ID No: 870608 1137 089 Persuant to a judgement granted by this Honourable Court on 6 July 2012 and a Warrant of Execution, the undermentioned property will be sold in execution by the Sheriff of the High Court, Waterberg on Thursday the 21st day of February 2013, at 11H00 in front of the Magistrate’s Office, van Emmenis Street, Modimolle, Limpopo Province, to the highest bidder: Erf 4834 Phagameng extension 6 township, Registration Division K R Limpopo Province. street address: 4834 Moabistreet, Phagameng, Modimolle, Limpopo Province. Measuring: 400 (four hunderd) square meters and held by first defendant in terms of deed of transfer No. T116680/2004. Improvements are: Dwelling: Lounge/Dining room, Openplan, kitchen, 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom. No warranties regarding description, extent or improvements are given. The conditions of sale to be read out by the Sheriff of the High Court at the time of the sale and will be available for inspection at the offices of the Sheriff , Waterberg, 50 Alfred Nzo Street, Modimolle, Limpopo Province. Dated at Pretoria on this the 17th day of January 2013. VAN ZYL LE ROUX INC Plaintiff’s Attorneys Monument Office Park 71 Steenbok Avenue First Floor, Block 3 Monument Park- Pretoria P O Box 974, Pretoria, 0001 DOCEX 97, Pretoria Tel: 012 435 9444 Fax: 012 435 9555 Ref: 408368/E NIMAND/ MN NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR REINSTATEMENT OF COMPANIES Take note that I Mr Lukas Johannes Groenewald intents to apply to the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission for the re-instatement of Mahall Aandeleblok Fase 1 Pty Ltd 1993/001808/07 within 21 days after publication of this notice. Our reference: L J Groenewald Cell no: 083 2886 397 (mahall@outlook.com)
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Red Hand Day draws attention to child soldiers Every year, on 12 February, the international community commemorates Red Hand Day. Appeals are made to political leaders and events are staged around the world to create awareness of the chances of child soldiers, children who are forced to serve as soldiers in wars. An international problem According to Human Rights Watch, child soldiers are fighting in at least 14 countries around the world. Boys and girls are forced into battle, used for their labour, and exposed to horrifying violence. The United Nation’s Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said that Africa has the highest number of child soldiers. “I will do everything in my power to stop the suffering of these children,” Ban Ki-moon, the most influential man in the United Nations, said on Red Hand Day in 2009. According to an additional protocol from the UN Convention of Children Rights, the abuse of child soldiers has been illegal
since 12 February 2002. Unfortunately, the number of child soldiers has hardly changed since then. Still about 250,000 children are used in adults’ conflicts. Red hands in protest In order to protest against this plight more than 370,000 red handprints have been collected in over 50 countries worldwide, and this campaign is still proceeding. Impact on South African communities There seems to be a notion that child soldiers are not a problem in South Africa. Unfortunately, this problem has an impact on the whole world, including South Africa. On 26 January the national press reported on an ex child soldier who lost control and killed a man in Cape Town. His military training kicked in and the trauma of the things that he saw made him black out and act instinctively. According to the United Nations, South Africa was receiving an increasing number of such children, but still lacked an efficient
Plans in the pipeline for Waterberg Radio
Waterberg community radio station that once heated up the airwaves in the Bela Bela Township could be revived soon. Photo: TK Mashaba TK Mashaba The suspended dreams of the Waterberg community radio station that once heated up the airwaves in the Bela Bela Township should be revived soon. The popular community based radio station used to be on Khota Street in the township and burned up the frequency at 106 fm. Waterberg Radio broadcasted for a few months as per agreement with the Independent Communication Association of South Africa (ICASA). The station went off air when their temporary licence expired. The station’s future depends on their new application to ICASA. According to The BEAT’s sources, the radio station that once kept the people in the know with news, entertainment, music and sports, should be broadcasting
again soon. Our source said that the station’s management is still in meetings with all the relevant stakeholders. The main goal for now is to get all the right documents in order for their new application. According to our source, the station is aiming higher this time around. “We want to take it to a higher level. Our competitors will be established stations like Capricorn FM,” he said. The station’s management plans to work hard to make sure that the Waterberg community have access to excellent quality radio broadcasting. The management of the Waterberg community radio station said that they are keeping their cards close to their chests for now. Management said that they would keep The BEAT in the loop when the time comes to make big announcements.
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system for dealing with them. With government social workers in short supply and unsure what to do with these children, they often resort to inking them with NGO’s like the Refugee Aid Organization (RAO). Unable to raise funds for a passport or visa, these children often trade sex with truck drivers or taxi drivers for smuggling them across the border. They end up as child labour, working for small wages or, at times, for nothing at all. Every person has a responsibility Child soldiers have a huge economic, social and emotional impact on any country where they find themselves. That is why the issue of child soldiers is an international issue and awareness should be raised in all countries. Graça Machel, wife of former president Nelson Mandela and member of The Elders think-tank said: “The impact of armed conflict on children is everyone’s responsibility. And it must be everyone’s concern.”
Mentorship programme for entrepreneurs in Limpopo An enterprise development programme, implemented by The Vuka Mentorship Programme, for a major stainless steel and ferrochrome producing company, is set to help numerous Small and Medium Enterprises (SME’s) in the North West and Limpopo develop into sustainable businesses. The intention of the programme is to provide mentorship that delivers future growth for these companies, thereby stimulating economic and social development in local communities. The main goals of mentoring these companies include job creation, innovation through usage of a product, service and/or market, community sustainability, and export readiness. In order to be considered for inclusion in the programme, applying enterprises must meet certain criteria, including operating for a minimum of two years and having achieved turnovers between R2 million and R10 million per year. These companies must also employ a minimum of five people, and have demonstrated a profit for two consecutive years. Several areas will be incorporated in the programme, including Northam, Amandelbult and Thabazimbi. The Vuka Mentorship Programme is a structured enterprise development initiative that provides assessment and mentoring for existing businesses, as well as goal setting and development of business ideas. The programme is also verified as a conduit through which corporate companies can
conduct their enterprise development activities, and earn Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) points. Sharon Reed, CEO of Neosho119, which runs the Vuka Mentorship Programme, said that the programme’s unique model has the capacity to develop entrepreneurial activity in the North West and Limpopo. “The Vuka Mentorship Programme has the necessary mentorship resources which to accurately assess the business models of Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs), and provide them with the requisite tools to become more viable, and valuable contributors to the local economy by supplying products or services locally,” she said. “We are confident that this proud track-record will translate into tangible value in this recently implemented enterprise development programme, and help many small businesses within the North West and Limpopo become world class sustainable enterprises.” “As such, we urge any business owners operating within these areas that meet the programme’s criteria, and are in need of mentorship skills, to apply as soon as possible, in order to not miss out on this golden opportunity,” she said. Interested parties who would like to know more about The Vuka Mentorship Programme can visit their website at www.vukamentorship.co.za or contact the Vuka franchise at charles@nwvukamentoriship.co.za(.)
Kgaogelo Mahloala is a man with a mission. He wants to publish a book of poems that he wrote. Kgaogelo said that he started writing the poems in 2009. “I am inspired by life’s situations,” he said. The young poet finished school in 2011, but was unable to study further due to financial constraints. “My dream is to meet successful Bela Bela poet, Thabo Motsape. I want to get his advice and show my work to him,” Kgaogelo said. Photo: TK Mashaba
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COSAS looking for answers at Letamong Combined School TK Mashaba The Congress of South African Students (COSAS) in the Waterberg will be meeting today, Friday, 8 February, to discuss the issues surrounding Letamong Combined Schools in Mookgophong. Letamong Combined Schools, situated 11 kilometres outside Mookgophong, shocked the whole Waterberg district when they only reached a 5% pass rate in the 2012 matric results. Only one stu-
dent in the school passed the matric exams. Abram Mohlake, COSAS secretary in the Waterberg district, said that the organisation would have a meeting, involving all representatives in the circuit, to discuss how it could happen that a school should achieve such a low pass rate. He said that the 5% pass rate amazed all COSAS leaders and that they could not leave the matter without trying to intervene.
Deputy Chairperson of COSAS in the Waterberg, Motloka Ramenyane, said that the organisation plans to follow up on the matter “We have learnt that there are specific issues affecting this school. We will table them at the meeting on Friday,” he said. He said that allegations are that Letamong Combined Schools did not have enough teachers and that learners had to travel over great distances to reach the school. According to COSAS, the distance
is especially troublesome during exams. “Some learners reside in Mookgophong and have to rely on lifts and on public transport to and from the school. This often causes delays,” Ramenyane said. Ramenyane said that COSAS was willing to look into the possibility of moving learners, who live in the Mookgophong Township, to schools that are closer. Jack Kekana, principal of Letamong Combined Schools was not available for comment at the time of going to press.
Any which way you can. This athlete showed off his unorthodox technique for flying over the bar in the high jump item at the Inter Primary Schools athletics tournament. Photo: TK Mashaba
The long jump item at the Inter Primary Schools athletics tournament provided athletes and spectators with some dramatic moments. Photo: TK Mashaba
In the shot put event, athletes tested their strength and skill against each other by pushing the shot as far as possible. Photo: TK Mashaba
Sometimes the landing is softer than expected as this high jump athlete at Inter Primary Schools athletics tournament found out the hard way. Photo: TK Mashaba
This young athlete reminded bystanders of a gazelle with her flight footed tread on the running track at Inter Primary Schools athletics tournament. Photo: TK Mashaba
Athletes gave it all they had when they competed in the hurdle event at the Inter Primary Schools athletics tournament that was held at Laerskool Warmbad on Thursday, 31 January. Photo: TK Mashaba
The older learners from Laerskool Warmbad jumped in and helped at the younger learner’s events at the Inter Primary Schools athletics tournament that was held at Laerskool Warmbad on Thursday, 31 January. Photo: TK Mashaba
It’s farther than it seems. The effort is clearly visible on this young runner’s face as she ran with all her might at Inter Primary Schools athletics tournament. Photo: TK Mashaba
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SAFA regional Waterberg league resumes smoothly TK Mashaba
The SAFA League postponed some of their games to make sure that Bafana Bafana had all the possible support available during the AFCON tournament. Photo: Supplied.
Albert Lithuli Primary School is very proud of Sello Maluleke, who did very well at the Inter Primary Schools athletics championships that were held at Laerskool Warmbad on Thursday, 31 January. Sello came first in the 1500 metres and 800 metres events. He also came second in the 100 metres event. He will go on to the cluster level on Saturday, 9 February. His teacher, Piet Molekoa, said that Sello has an extraordinary talent that needs to be nurtured. Photo: TK Mashaba
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The SAFA Regional Waterberg League will resume as normal after Bafana Bafana was eliminated from the African Cup of Nations tournament. Since there will be no more Bafana Bafana games to watch or attend, no more SAFA league games will be missed. Previously SAFA announced that all fixtures that were scheduled on the same dates as the Bafana Bafana AFCON games would be postponed in order to give players and supporters the opportunity to follow the national team in their endeavours. Stream A Last weekend saw some mouth watering local soccer action. In Stream A, NTK Happy Boys played to a 1-1 draw with A1 Terrors. Diesel n Dust and Troublemakers also played to a draw with a final score of 2-2. Bela Bela Pirates beat Young Black Lizards 3-1 while Total Surrender played to a 11 draw against Bazooka. Bela Bela Pirates are now leading the log with 20 points. Diesel n Dust brings up the rear with 7 points. Stream B On Saturday, 2 February, Stream B offered some interesting results. Mokopane Morn-
ing Stars beat Thaba FC 2-0 while Dimakatso Sundowns won their game against Benefica by forfeit. Mookgophong All Stars played to a goalless draw against Dynasty. The seemingly unstoppable Dynasty gave Maxoma a thrashing with the final score standing at 5-0. Real Madrid beat Simple Yellows 2-0. On Sunday, 3 February, the Stream B games continued. Mosesetjane United beat Mokopane Morning Stars 3-2 while Thaba and Mookgopong All Stars played to a 0-0 draw. Mokopane Stone Breakers won by forfeit against Real Madrid while Maxoma was at the receiving end of another high score beating of 5 -1 beating by Benfica. The log is led by Yster United on 25 points with Mokopane Morning Stars at the tail end with only four points. Stream C In Stream C, Super Eagles beat Mogul FC 5-0 while Seleka Callies played to a 1-1l draw with Ocean Birds. Sea Rovers won by forfeit against Zaba All Stars while Domingos lost 3-0 against Barcelona. The log is still led by Seleka Callies on 20 points while Sea Rovers at only managed to collect two points so far.