The Beat 8 January 2016

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8 January

Having your birthday on Christmas Day is a special honour. The odds are vastly against being born on any specific day, but Christmas…well, that’s something special, isn’t it? Apart from sharing one’s birthday with Jesus, there are other greats who share the birthday. One of these was Clara Barton, who founded the American Red Cross.

Another was Humphrey Bogart, perhaps the best of the early film stars. Singers Annie Lennox, Dido, and Alannah Myles were all born on Christmas Day. So were soccer players Chris Kamara, Jairzinho, Francis Doe, and others. Christmas Day may not be a birthday that ‘destines you for greatness’ but, it is certainly a blessed day to be born on, and that’s a good sign.

Lettah Morudu had not named her baby when The BEAT visited them on Christmas Day. She gave birth at 13:15 and is from Masakhane.

Photo: Lizzy Bapela

Suzan Mautla gave birth at 11:09, and named her baby boy Amogelang. She is also from BelaBela Township.

Photo: Lizzy Bapela

Diana Moriba was the first to give birth to a healthy baby boy at 03:17 on Christmas Day, and she named him Happy. She is from Bela-Bela Township.

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Bela - Bela Matric 2015 results

At Maope, Lebogang Langa got B and will study LLB at Turfloop, Donald Mahlangu got a diploma symbol and is looking to study at Capricorn FET College. Next to him are: Sphiwe Mahlangu with A, going to study civil engineering at the University of Johannesburg, Dineo Ndlovu will go for nursing with her D symbol and Philemon Mashaba will join the teaching field with his D. Margareth Moselane also got a D and wants to study nursing, while Thomas Maropola got a B and Thabang Rammutla got a C and they both have not yet decided on which fields they can venture into. Koketso Masenya got a B and wants to join the police force.

Bela-Bela’s Tebogo Mokoena, Adolphine Manganyi, Pauline Ndlovu and Paballo Mahlanguwere very excited to see their names in the newspaper on the morning of their release. They all passed with symbol C and are from Maope Secondary School, with Manganyi from Meetsesehla Secondary School in Vaalwater. She told The BEAT that she is going to study electrical engineering at the Tshwane FET College, while Mahlangu will study mining engineering and Mokoena will go for medicine at the University of Limpopo Turfloop Campus.

At Raeleng Secondary School, Johannes Tsheole passed with symbol B, Audrey Makhubela got C, Hendrick Matlou got B, Sello Ngobeni got B, Reuben Morudu got C, Lettie Molapo, Sinah Didigo, Mpho Motembu, Dimpho Motembu and Tshepo Temba got B, while Rosina Seakamela got A. seakamela will be studying teaching at Turfloop University, while Mpho will study LLB also at the University of Limpopo Turfloop Campus and her sister will study Economic analysis in Mafikeng.

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Tombstone stolen from graveyard

The tombstone of Boitumelo Maphage, before it was stolen.

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Man allegedly kills girlfriend before Christmas Justin Steyn Police in Bela-Bela have arrested a 37 yearold man who allegedly killing his 28 year old girlfriend, whose name has not yet been released.

The incident happened on the evening of Sunday 20 December at Extension 5 of the Bela-Bela Township.

The Bela-Bela police spokesperson Maria Maleto said that Solomon Ndlovu was injured in the altercation between himself and the deceased and had to be hospitalized for two weeks before being discharged.

Ndlovu suffered severe injuries on his arms, face and throat.

Ndlovu made his first court appearance on Tuesday 5 January where his case was postponed to Friday 8 January for bail application.

He remains in custody at the Bela-Bela police station.

Maleto said that the police encourages the community to report all cases of domestic violence as most of them eventually lead to death of one or both partners.

“We have Victim Support Centres at the Police station that are equipped with trained officials who are there to assist with such cases. They offer counselling, temporary shelter, food, clothing and other things to help empower the victim and they operate 24 hours a day,” she said.

Suspect arrested and charged with murder in mystery arm case

TK Mashaba The Maphage family are still in shock after they noticed that the tombstone they had put up for their deceased loved one Boitumelo Maphage has vanished from the Bela-Bela cemetery.

The Maphages, who reside at Pienaarsrivier, have since opened a case with the police. Benjamin Maphage said that they found the tombstone missing when they went to clean the grave site ahead of

the festive season on Saturday, 21 November.

“When we checked in October, it was still there, but when we went back in November it was gone,” said Maphage.

He said that he also reported the matter to municipal officials.

“They promised me that they will work on security to ensure that the graveyard is protected from thieves,” he said.

Municipal spokesperson Matome Sebelebele could not be reached for comment.

12 murder accused out on bail again Justin Steyn The twelve people accused of the murder of William Mokonyane from Pankop outside Pienaarsrivier are out on bail again following their fourth court appearance on Wednesday, 9 December. During this court appearance the accused were granted bail and the case was postponed to Friday, 12 February.

Thokozile Nkosi (48), Johannes Semetsing (35), Mapule Mabosela, Tlou Sebatjani (52), Jack Nkwana (28), Mpho Moseamedi (25), John Chabalala (32), Nhlenyane Mashiyo (48), Amos Matlala (35), Rachel Tshabalala (26), Reuben Chabalala and Collen Chabalala (21) were all arrested for their alleged involvement in the murder which took place Friday, 28 August.

A man was arrested in December, and a second suspect is being sought by police, in connection with the murder of an unknown man. The arm of the suspected victim was found outside Bela-Bela in July last year. Photo: Justin Steyn

Mokonyane was allegedly tied up and beaten by the twelve suspects, who allegedly accused him of stealing.

Paramedics from the provincial EMS said that they were called to the scene where they found that the victim had been badly beaten with knobkieries and was surrounded by members of the local community.

“When we arrived at the scene we saw that the man was unconscious and tied up. He was bleeding heavily. Several bystanders threatened to kill us when we tended to him and claimed that he had been stealing from them,” said one of the paramedics.

Mokonyane was taken to a hospital in Polokwane, but died shortly thereafter.

Meanwhile, thirteen other people were arrested for public violence against the police officers who made the arrest.

Andries van der Heyde The Bela-Bela police made a breakthrough at the beginning of December in the case of a severed arm which was found near a water purifying plant at Roodepoort outside Bela-Bela in July.

A municipal worker found the arm.

According to police the arm had been exposed for about a month before being found.

The charge sheet states that the unknown victim was abducted from Modjadjiskloof, Tzaneen, and murdered in the Bela-Bela

Thipe Dlamini, who works for the municipality, eventually managed to put out the fire. Photo: TK Mashaba

New Year’s Fireworks set thatch roof on fire

A thatch roof caught fire on New Year’s Eve. Photo: TK Mashaba

area.

Clifford Cawood (30) was arrested on Thursday, 3 December, after investigations indicated that he was apparently connected with the crime. His most recent court appearance was on Thursday, 17 December, in the Bela-Bela Magistrate’s Court.

Another suspect is being sought by police.

Cawood stands accused of murder, and was not awarded bail. His case is expected to appear on Friday, 29 January. Cawood will remain in custody until his appearance.

The police were not able to say whether the rest of the victim’s body had been found yet.

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Bystanders tried to put out the fire using buckets. Photo: TK Mashaba

The 31st of December was a time of celebration for the fun-loving crowds in Bela-Bela, but the evening went south for some when a firework rocket ended up on the thatch roof of the Corner Car Wash Line 4, setting the roof ablaze.

The crowd nearby saw the blaze begin and ran to start putting out the fire. The owner was not nearby, but bystanders raced with buckets to stop the blaze from spreading.

The bystanders were giving up hope, finding themselves unable to quench the blaze, when the police and fire services rushed to the rescue.

The damage was severe, although no numbers have as yet been released.

For the past two years festive crackers have required a license as a large number of people were using fireworks without proper safety precautions.

The Bela-Bela Police could not be reached for comment on the matter.

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Adams gets 25 years for murder

Salusoord green despite water restrictions

Desmain Adams was sentenced to 25 years imprisonment for murdering a school teacher from Bela-Bela In October last year. Photo: Herman Steyn

Despite the water restrictions in BelaBela, some residents of Salusoord at Bela-Bela have been running their sprayers all day.

Photo: Andries van der Heyde Andries van der Heyde Justin Steyn 20-year old Desmain Adams was sentenced to 25 years for the murder of Lindie Bosch Jansen, a school teacher from Bela-Bela, which took place on Sunday 18 October.

Adams’ sentencing hearing took place on Tuesday 15 December at the Bela-Bela Magistrates court.

Magistrate Theuns Prinsloo sentenced Adams to 15 years imprisonment for the count of theft and 15 years for the count of murder but he will serve a suspended sentence of 25 years.

During court proceedings Magistrate Theuns Prinsloo said that Adams may appeal against the sentencing but also indicated that the family of Bosch-Jansen is also entitled to oppose the appeal.

During court appearances in November Adams pleaded guilty to both charges.

He admitted that he had unlawfully and intentionally stabbed Bosch-Jansen in the chest on the night in question.

Adams also admitted that he intended to steal a Garmin GPS system from her vehicle on the night of her murder. Adams said that he only drew a knife, which he used to stab Bosch-Jansen, when she

spotted him attempting to steal the GPS system.

He said he then fled the scene after he had stabbed Bosch-Jansen, who died in hospital on the same night.

The case against Adams had been postponed on numerous occasions due to his apparent inability to speak English and an appropriate translator was sought out for him.

It later became apparent that Adams was fully capable of understanding and speaking English during his later appearances.

Adams will serve his sentence at the Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre in Pretoria

Criminals jailed ahead of Christmas holidays Lizzy Bapela Six criminals spent their festive season in jail following their sentencing when they appeared before the Modimolle Regional Court in December. All the accused were sentenced to 10 years imprisonment each after they were found guilty of armed robbery with aggravating circumstances.

The accused’s arrest and subsequent court appearance follows an incident that took place at a farm in Modimolle in December 2007. According to police spokesperson Warrant Officer James Findlay, an armed robbery took place at the farm. According to police six suspects with SAPS badges arrived at the farm in a VW Polo and a double-cab bakkie.

He said that the suspects pretended to be

police officers and allegedly arrested a farm worker for murder. He added that the six interviewed the so-called suspect and wanted to take a statement from the farmer as well. When the farmer agreed to give a statement, they held him, his wife and the farm worker at gun point and demanded money.

The police said that the six managed to get R1 600 and robbed the couple of jewellery worth R50 000 and a handgun from the safe. They tied the farmer up in the cold room, his wife in the butchery and took the farm worker with them.

Warrant Officer James Findlay said that two cigarette butts were found on the scene and nobody on the farm smokes cigarettes. He further said that the suspects’ vehicles were spotted parked at about 25 km from the farm on a gravel

road. He also said that during investigations 11 bottles of fresh milk were found inside the farm fence.

Inspector Bester of Local Criminal Record Centre in Lephalale visited the scene after the incident to collect the cigarette butts and the milk bottles. All the suspects, Piet Malebane, Nicolas Mahlangu, Lethusa Lesenya, Mothakgadi Levis Seanego and Caiphus Mogale were arrested on 18 January 2008 and have been undergoing court proceedings since then. Malebane who was a warrant officer at Mabopane, while Mahlangu was a member of the Metro Police.

The investigation officer in the case Warrant Officer Thomas Makhubela, State Prosecutor Doria Groenewald and the Magistrate Tinus Prinsloo welcomed the accused’s sentencing.

Water sprayers are running at Salusoord at Bela-Bela despite the fact that water restrictions are currently in effect.

Most of the people who live in Salusoord are pensioners or municipal employees.

The water restrictions, which were put in place by municipal manager Morris Maluleka, forbid the use of garden hoses and sprayers. Residents are only allowed to wash their cars using buckets of water, and schools need to apply to the municipality to water their sports fields.

Fines of R1 500 may be assessed on residents in violation of the restrictions, or their water may be cut off.

The reason for the water restrictions are the water shortages which took place in the area in 2015.

Reporters from The BEAT’s sister paper Die Pos visited Salusoord on Tuesday, 5 January, where they saw at least three hosepipe sprayers going full steam. The owners of the residences were not at home.

A source told the reporters that certain residents leave their sprayers running all through the day while they are at work.

Although these residents have been reported to the municipality, officials have not yet come out to remonstrate with the offending residents.

The reporters managed to discover that the units where the sprayers run constantly, allegedly belong to the municipal employees.

A representative of the municipal manager said that the message about the water restrictions was clearly communicated and anybody who sees another person misusing water should report the offender immediately.

EFF keeping mum about squatting near municipality Justin Steyn

The EFF at Bela-Bela said that they are still adamant about erecting shacks behind the town’s municipal offices despite not doing so in December as planned. Photo: Justin Steyn

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) at Bela-Bela did not erect shacks behind the town’s municipal offices, despite vowing to do so during the December holidays.

Before the official start of the festive season the political party’s coordinator Neo Moloko and convener, Sello Mosweu said that they plan to erect as many as 50 shacks due to Extension 8 residents being evicted by the Red Ants in June last year. Moloko said that the EFF planned to erect shacks to accommodate some of those who were left homeless due to that incident and blamed the local government for not making provisions.

“Since these evictions, no provision has been made for these people, and only ANC supporters are now living there,” he said.

The BEAT received a copy of the referendum from the EFF which had allegedly been sent to the town’s mayor, Lucas Nhlapo.

The referendum demanded that, among others, Nhlapo apologise unconditionally on behalf of himself and the Municipality for “all the suffering that was caused during the last evictions which took place by the Red Ants in Extension 8”.

It was further demanded that Nhlapo should provide alternative land for those who were evicted and that they will be prioritized above anybody else together with a timeline of when that will take place as there are still quite a number of households homeless as a result of the evictions.

The referendum further demands that Nhlapo will ensure that no further land evictions will be implemented under his watch unless alternative land had first been provided for those currently living on the land to relocate to, and 14 days must be allocated for them to relocate to the alternative land.

Nhlapo was requested to reply to these demands in writing by Friday 18 December.

In a recent telephonic interview, Moloko said that they will continue with their plans to erect the shacks and added that the party is currently busy with strategic planning.

“We are still adamant about our plans and we are currently busy with strategic planning. Unfortunately not much can be divulged about our plans at this stage,” said Moloko.

He also said that they have had no response from the municipality regarding the referendum.

The Bela-Bela spokesperson, Matome Sebelebele was unavailable for comment.

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Young people in Modimolle participated in sports on New Year’s Eve. The street soccer and basketball was hosted on the street outside the local popular entertainment venue, Hapido Café in Phagameng. The event was organised by local sportsman Tebogo Nkwinika, who invited various soccer and basketball teams in the area to register for this event. Photos by Mzamane Ringane

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The new year has arrived!

2016 is here, and while nobody is going to say that all your baggage from 2015 and before should suddenly grow wings and fly away, a new year is always a chance to start, more or less, from fresh.

It’s a chance to reinvent yourself, to be a better person than you were last year.

New Year’s Resolutions are a good way of doing that. Make a little list of things you plan to do in 2016. It can be big things: “I am going to finish my novel! I am going to do a course in Engineering! I am going to read 100 books this year!” or it can be smaller things: “I am going to stop smoking! I am going to lose weight!” It can even be things that are completely intangible: “I am going to be kinder. I am going to be wiser. I am going to be braver.”

The last three there, they’re very important. We should all strive to be wise, and to be kind, and to be brave. They’re the three things most likely to make the world a better place.

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different, and to those who are strange. We should strive to be kind in small ways every day, and in big ways when the opportunity presents (and the opportunity will present, if you are looking).

We should strive to be wise, and know that ‘different’ does not mean evil. We should strive for wisdom and know that life is not a zero-sum game — If you have more, that does not mean that I have less. We should strive to be wise, and remember that life is more strange and wonderful than we can ever imagine.

We should strive to be brave, and be a voice for those who cannot speak up for themselves. We should strive to be brave, and stand up to oppression, no matter what face it wears. We should strive to be brave, and stand between the innocent and the darkness.

Nobody can be kind all the time, or wise all the time, or brave all the time. Everyone has their moments when they wonder whether it’s really worth all the effort.

But when you make your lists of resolutions for 2016, remember these three things. Trying to hold to these resolutions, even if you do not always succeed, is the best path to being a better person.

Best wishes and good luck for 2016 from The BEAT.

Metro FM DJ Christos at Maks Corner Shisanyama Bela Bela during his set.

Photo: TK Mashaba

DJ Mlungu also had people dancing the whole night during his set at Maks Corner Shisanyama. Photo: TK Mashaba

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Huge responsibility for Miss Mookgophong 2016

LEGALS MODIMOLLE LAND USE SCHEME, 2004 Notice is hereby given to all whom it may concern that in terms of clause 23 of the abovementioned scheme, I (full name) MOTAUNG MORWESI FRANCINA intends applying to the Modimolle Local Municipality for consent to :- Tuckshop on (property and property and suburb) ME 374 also known as (street name and number) Phagameng Ext 13 situated in an Residential 1 zone.

(Example: Residential 1, Business 4 etc.)

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, Private Bag x1008, Modimolle, 0510, within 28 days of the publication of the advertisement in the Local newspaper viz 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 of the publication of the advertisement in the local newspaper. Closing date for objection: Applicant Street and postal address: Phagameng Ext 13 Modimolle 0510 Tel: 071 989 6896.

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These young beauties are given the huge task of making a difference in their community. Photo supplied

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Miss Mookgophong 2016 Tidimalo Innocentia Lekalakala has been given a huge responsibility to identify challenges in her community and help in fellow peers.

ENGINEERING STUDIES developing Lekalakala, along with 1st Princess Charlotte Maluleka Evening classes from and 2nd princess Shirley January 2016 Meso were given a task to visit local schools, drop-in National Certificate: N 1 centres and community Subject: Electrical Trade centres, as part of their Theory N 1 community development programmes in their area of Contact Willem Gerber on residence.

082 577 4291 Modimolle These young beauties were

crowned on 19 December at the Mookgophong Community Hall.

The crowned queen will reign throughout the year 2016, until a new winner is crowned in December.

The event was organised by local young entrepreneur George Khosa alongside former contestants Caroline Mashala, Jessica Madonsela, Rosette Tlhako and Lesedi Moloto.

Khosa said the turnout at this event was overwhelming. “The number of people who attended the event was surprisingly huge. The event was a success and we are hoping to uplift the community by hosting events of this kind. The purpose of the event is to empower young women in Mookgophong. This is more than just fun, it is also educational. The ladies in the top five will be expected to submit two projects per month. We want them to be involved in community development.

They will be tasked to identify challenges in various

parts of the community and find solutions. If the challenges are beyond our capacity, we will solicit assistance from other departments and the local municipality,� he said.

The organisers of the event thanked Dr Mathosa, Naboom Toyota, local businesses couple Mr and Mrs Motsepe, Mr and Mrs Tselane, Sheriff Computers, Jet, local designer Joseph Tema, Photographer SK Kgwele and the Mookgophong Municipality for making this event possible.

Khosa said the first task for the top five contestants who won will be the Back to School campaign, where less privileged learners will be assisted with school uniforms.

He said they will identify the potential beneficiaries and then seek for assistance from locals who are willing to contribute.

People who are interested in making a contribution are advised to contact George Khosa on 076 360 5004.

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Bela-Bela Holiday Festival a success Leon Mautla during Metronome’s performance.

Photo: TK Mashaba

Daniel Pole, also known as Deejazzim, during his performance.

Photo: TK Mashaba

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John Legend songs, as well as lead vocalist Mo’s cover version of Hello by the artist Adele.

During the festive season a team Hip Hop crew Volts took the of artists led by Precious Mautla crowd by surprise when they of Bela-Bela hosted a Holiday gave their energetic Festival performance. where local Matrata “This will be an annual artists also made event and showcased the crowd our vision is to support their talents. sing along The festival with his this artist so that they was hosted performance can represent us at Lehlabile of songs well in a broader space,” from his new Park, and locals album. attended in Mautla thanked everyone who their numbers. supported the event and The line-up included Afro-Pop promised that this was the group Metronome, RnB duo beginning of a new era.

Deejazzim, Hip Hop artists Volts “This will be an annual event Crew, the pantsula dancer and our vision is to support this Matrata, and others. artist so that they can represent Attendees were blown away by us well in a broader space,” said Deejazzim’s performance of Mautla.

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Lead rapper of Volts crew Isaac Ravat during their performance.

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Councillor Hlungwane strives to combat social ills

Happy Hearts FC emerged victorious in the first ever Councillor Hlungwane U/12 Soccer Tournament. Photo supplied Lizzy Bapela Former mayor of Bela-Bela and Ward 5 councillor, Freddy Hlungwane, is among the concerned community structures and individuals striving to combat social ills dominating amongst young people. These include among others substance abuse, school drop outs and roaming around the streets instead of engaging in developmental programmes such as sports.

Eight teams from different wards in the township participated in the tournament, which aimed at developing Under-12 youngsters and kicked off on 24 December and ended on the 26th. Hlungwane Burials sponsored the tournament, which awarded a trophy and certificates to the winning team and two soccer

balls to the team that came in second position.

In the first semi-final, Happy Hearts FC beat Zet FC 2-1, while Bela-Bela Pirates FC beat Blue Birds FC 1-0 in the second semi. Top teams Bela-Bela Pirates FC and Happy Hearts FC battled it out in the finals, where Happy Hearts FC emerged victorious, with a 2-1 win.

Other teams that participated in the tournament include Real Madrid FC, Mandela IX FC, Bela-Bela All Stars FC and Super Strikers FC. Hlungwane highlighted that the scourge of nyaope abuse in the community is highly disturbing and structures, the government, law enforcers and parents need to tighten their fight against the problem as it affects everyone within the community. He added that lack of motivational and inspirational activities as well as spiritual guidance leads to lack of knowledge and young people need

Councillor Freddy Hlungwane awarded medals to all the players of the top 2 teams. Photo supplied access to education, information and sports and recreation facilities so that their minds can be shifted away from being exposed to bad habits such as drug use, which lead them to committing crime.

Hlungwane further said that the fact that nyaope abuse drives young people to steal from households in order to buy the drug and some end up behind bars is very disturbing and the law cannot win the fight working alone, hence the tournament.

“We aim to go even bigger this year in our second annual tournament, where winners will be receiving stationery and all things school related. Our aim is to discourage school drop-outs and encourage young people to realize the importance of being educated and having qualifications. We are even planning a huge schools’ tournament, where all local schools are expected to take part.

Lesiba George Khosa is passionate about media. Photo supplied.

Mzamane Ringane Mookgophong born and bred Lesiba George Khosa is an ambitious young man who is passionate about media, and hopes to take his town to new heights.

The 26 year-old runs an agency which specializes in photography, videography, acting and modelling.

Khosa who serves as a Youth Chairperson at his church, said he believes Limpopo has talented individuals who can represent their province at any given level. This young and dedicated CEO of Lesmar Media Productions & Agencies said he noticed that a lot of youngsters are forced to leave their province and go to Gauteng in search for success.

“It is not a bad idea to go beyond the borders of Limpopo to pursue our careers, but then we need to start at home. I believe that if we develop our youngsters locally, they will represent their province well even if they choose to go to other big cities. We want to develop the young people of Mookgophong and the entire Limpopo province. We want people to come to Limpopo in pursuit of success”, he said.

Khosa told The BEAT that Lesmar Media Productions & Agencies was established in 2008 while he was in grade 11 and was officially registered in 2014.

The young lad was the Director of Photography (DOP) when a local film “Love Triangle” was shot in Mookgophong by aspirant filmmakers.

Another highlight of Khosa’s career was when one of the local young beauties who emerged from his agency, made it into the Miss Limpopo Top Ten. He said he is confident that big things are yet to come and hopes that the young people of Mookgophong will soon be recognised at national heights.

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SPORT

Ytjukutja refuses to quit TK Mashaba Simon Thobane, also known as Ytjukutja says that he will not quit soccer despite his leg injury. Thobane was told that he would not be able to play soccer any time soon after he broke his leg.

“I was told at the hospital that I will never play soccer again, but I believe that I still have a lot to offer on the field of play.”

Thobane said during the festive season that he was busy training and playing with local teams, and is of the belief that he has fully recovered.

The former Total Surrender and Terrors player said that he will continue playing soccer until he feels that it is the right time to quit.

Thobane, who was with Terrors just before the start of the Christmas holidays, said that he might be joining Happy Hearts for the second season. He did not want to comment on his reasons for leaving Terrors.

Simon ‘ Ytjukutja” Thobane believes he is ready to play again. Photo: TK Mashaba

SAB League resumes this weekend Modimolle Young Pirates will visit Mammoet Arsenal in Mabatlane this weekend. Photo: Mzamane Ringane

Mzamane Ringane The Waterberg SAB Regional League is expected to resume on Saturday, 9 November after a brief period of rest during the December holidays.

Soccer lovers in Modimolle will be treated to a fun-filled weekend, with a total of four fixtures scheduled for Ephraim Mogale Stadium.

Modimolle All Stars will do battle with arch-rivals NTK Happy Boys, while Home Defenders FC welcomes Mabatlane’s Boys 2 Men FC. Modimolle Celtic FC will also host tail-enders KK United FC, with Bussel FC hosting Bela Bela’s Total Surrender FC. Modimolle Young Pirates will travel to Mabatlane, in honour

of their fixture with Mammoet Arsenal FC. Bela Bela Pirates takes on Diesel N Dust at the Sunfa Stadium, while Modimolle Troublemakers FC will be travelling to Rapotokwane for their fixture against Qualitho FC. Another battle at Bela Bela’s Sunfa Stadium will be between Happy Hearts FC and Flamingo FC. Soccer fans in the entire region are eagerly waiting in anticipation for the Waterberg SAB Regional League to resume, following a few weeks of no action.

Rapotokwane’s Qualitho FC is currently on top of the league log, and will be hoping to sustain their position when the league reopens this weekend.

Our truest life is when we are in dreams awake.

Henry David Thoreau

All men dream but not equally.

Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity; but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act their dream with open eyes to make it possible. T.E. Lawrence