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Modimolle SAPS calls for solidarity against crime
Members of the community came in large numbers to attend the awareness campaign. Photo: Mzamane Ringane
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Modimolle murder accused out on bail TK Mashaba Lizzy Seabutla of Modimolle was released on R2000 bail after she appeared before the Modimolle Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 27 February. Seabutla stands accused of allegedly murdering Johannes Tana Motsanane on Sunday, 24 February. A passer-by found the body of Motsanane in the early hours of Sunday, 24 February. According to police, the victim’s wounds were still bleeding at that time. Police said that Motsanane was found in front of his own yard with blood all over him. The subsequent police investigations led to the arrest of Seabutla. Warrant Officer James Findlay, spokesperson for the Modimolle police, said that the accused was released on bail and the case postponed while investigations continue. He said that the reason for the alleged quarrel between the victim and the accused was not known.
Seabutla was expected to appear before the court on Wednesday, 6 March. Motsanane was laid to rest on Saturday, 2 March, at the Modimolle cemetery. In another incident, the murder of a 14year-old boy in Modimolle is being investigated. A case of murder was opened when the post mortem results were released. The post mortem results show that the deceased was strangled and that the strangulation caused his death. The police said that they wanted to speak to Solly Sithole, whom they believe can help them with their inquiry. Findlay said that Sithole was not a suspect and that he could provide the police with valuable information. The mother of the deceased infant, whose body was found by a dog in Modimolle last week, has not been identified yet. Police are still investigating the matter and ask for the cooperation of the Modimolle community in this case.
Learners receive sexual education Mookgophong police addressed learners from Dikubu Primary School on sexual education. Photo supplied
Captain Motadi of the Modimolle SAPS talks to members of the community. Photo: Mzamane Ringane
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Mzamane Ringane The Modimolle SAPS, in conjunction with the department of social development, has called for unity in a bid to curb the alarming rate of crime in Modimolle. Captain Molokela Motadi urged members of the community to unite and work with the police. Motadi was speaking at the crime awareness campaign, last Wednesday, 27 February, in the Phomolong section of Modimolle. Scores of residents left their homes and came to attend the awareness campaign, which was held in the public space known as Magwinyeng. Constable Mahlora Chokoe also addressed the masses, advising parents to monitor their children’s behaviours. Chokoe said that crime was rife among the youth, and that it was important to curb it right from the roots.
He said parents should work closely with teachers, the police and other departments to ensure that their children were living by the book. Tavern owners were also asked to join hands in fighting the battle against crime by obeying the law. This means that they should not sell alcohol to the under 18’s. Probation officer, Ms Nkele Mapodile, said that the department of social development was mainly concerned about a large number of children who are not attending school. Mapodile said that the government alone would not succeed in fighting this battle, and therefore called on parents to support their children. Unity was the theme of the day, as speaker after speaker emphasised the importance of working together as a society. Councillor Jimmy Moropene also called on residents to stay on the alert and protect fellow members of the community.
Learners from Dikubu Primary School in Mookgophong received sexual education following the recent disturbing crime situation in the area. The local Department of Social Development had embarked in a gender based violence and sexual education campaign at the school in partnership with the police. Major Ngobeni of the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offence (FCS) Unit in Modimolle addressed the learners, accompanied by Mookgophong police spokesperson Warrant Officer George Ledwaba and Constable Marietjie van der Merwe. Ledwaba said that a large number of child neglect and abuse cases had been increasingly reported recently and many
cases take place in Phomolong, where most of the learners attend at Dikubu. He said the SAPS visited the school with the social workers and identified three learners with signs of abuse on Tuesday, 5 March. “Fortunately for us when the minister gave the instruction, we had already put plans in place to address sexual offences in our area. We met with our relevant units and stakeholders and are conducting campaigns on gender based violence, abuse and rape.” “The identified learners were questioned and confirmed the suspected cases and social workers have pledged to address the matter urgently,” said Ledwaba. He said teachers were also tasked to assist in monitoring learners’ performance and behaviour so that such cases can be identified and where possible, be prevented.
Elephant kills farm worker On Sunday, 24 February, a farm worker was killed by an elephant bull in the York Region of Balule Private Nature Reserve (PNR). Andy Dott, Chairman of Balule PNR, confirmed the incident on Tuesday. According to Dott, William Bango (47) and another employee of Steve Hearne, a private landowner in York Region, were working on a borehole when the elephant charged them. Apparently, the two men ran away in different directions, but the elephant continued to charge Bango. The yet unidentified bull trampled and tusked Bango and threw him quite a distance through the air. Dott said that that, although paramedics were called
out, Bango unfortunately died on the scene. “‘This bull elephant will have to be put down, but we are still trying to identify the specific animal responsible for William’s death. We have had other eyewitness reports of a bull getting too aggressive towards vehicles in the area, but we still need to identify the specific elephant in this incident,” said Dott. “William’s family has been informed of his death and Balule PNR will be making a donation to the family to help out,” he said. Hoedspruit SAPS also confirmed the death and said that a post mortem examination would be conducted. – LiN News/Kruger2Canyon
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Water pipes connection leads to inconvenience
Workmen’s compensation problems for farm worker
The challenge that the Lephalale municipality is facing is that the demand for water is currently far above the supply. Photo as illustration
Samuel Moloisane showed his broken leg at The BEAT’s offices. Photo: TK Mashaba TK Mashaba
Lizzy Bapela The Lephalale local municipality issued a response, following concerns raised by a DA councillor, Steven Manamela, recently. Manamela raised concerns about the municipality under spending millions of their municipal infrastructure grant (MIG), while residents endured about four months without water. He said that the water problem was affecting the lives and health of the residents. After engaging with the mayor, Jack Maeko, and other relevant individuals, the problems were solved in some parts of the area. The municipal spokesperson, Nakampe Monyepao, said that the petro-chemical development that is taking place at Lephalale makes the area one of the country’s special growth points. In his State of the Province Address (SOPA), on 21 February, Limpopo premier, Cassel Mathale, said that the development and installation of bulk infrastructure in Lephalale is well on schedule. President Jacob Zuma also made it very clear during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on 14 February. Zuma said the construction of the first phase of Mokolo and Crocodile River Water Augmentation has commenced and it will provide part of water required for the Matimba and Medupi power station. Monyepao said that this confirms what the premier said in his previous SOPA; that Lephalale will be the first city to be built by the democratic South Africa and this will be in 2030. “This economic development dictates that we should speed up our infrastructure development to meet the challenges that are brought by this development. The development led to population increase and human settlement in the form of formal and informal settlement also increased dramatically. The municipality faces serious housing, water and roads challenges,” he said. “As the Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlement and Traditional Affairs (CoGHSTA) takes care of
human settlement, Lephalale municipality and our partners, Exxaro and Eskom, are currently dealing with roads and water,” he said. Monyepao said that the municipality acknowledges the inconveniences that might have resulted in the interruption of supply of water recently. He said the challenge that the municipality is facing is that the demand for water is currently far above the supply. “We always experience interruption in normal delivery of water whenever there is a tie-in (connection of water pipes). This was experienced even during the weekend of 23 to 24 February, when new technologically updated pipes where joined to the old ones.” “We regret inconveniences that might have been caused by that weekend’s interruption of delivery of water to town and Onverwacht. We however commit ourselves to inform members of community whenever such interruptions are to take place. We should all agree that these tieins are for a good cause; we are building a city here,” Monyepao said. The municipality also acknowledges interruption of normal water supply to Marapong Township, saying population in the area increased water demand incredibly but they are doing their best to equal the challenge. Monyepao said that the municipality is still committed to deliver water to the people as per National Water Act no 36 of 1998. The act provides a framework to ensure that water resources are protected, used, developed, conserved, managed and controlled in an integrated way. The council approved the allocation of funding to conduct feasibility study for bulk water supply pipeline at Marapong, during their sitting of 25 January. The municipality and its partners Exxaro and Eskom have also established a high level Task Team to deal with short and long term solutions to water challenges. “We also intensify our water conservation and management measures to ensure general management of our water resources,” Monyepao said.
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A man from Bela Bela, Samuel Moloisane, will receive the help that he needs from the Department of Labour after more than a year of struggling. Moloisane, who is in his early sixties, visited The BEAT this week, using crutches to walk. He told The BEAT that he broke his leg on the farm where he was employed. The incident happened in January 2012. He said that he is unable to work and contacted the Department of Labour about workmen’s compensation as his injury happened at work. He said that he was entitled to compensation because a workplace injury prevented him from working. Moloisane said that he went to the Department of Labour to claim compensation, because he only had his pension to fall back on. According to him, officials at
the department had him fill out some forms and that nothing has happened since. “I have went there every now and then, following up on my claims, but did not get any answers. When I went there again last week, they told me that my application expired,” he said. Moloisane said that he could not believe that his application expired while he was waiting for action from the department. The BEAT contacted the department and spoke to Freddy Mashaba, who was the official who worked with Moloisane’s claim. He confirmed that he was helping Moloisane and referred The BEAT to his supervisor, Mmapula Mphahlele. Mphahlele, who is the Bela Bela satellite office supervisor, said that she was aware of Moloisane’s problems and that her department was working to resolve the issue. “Officials of the department fill in all applications to make sure that there are no errors. The delay in this case might be that there was some information error on one of the forms. The UIF form (U19) is especially sensitive,” she said. She told The BEAT that there was no way that any claim could expire after the forms were filled in and processed. She contacted the department head office and promised to contact Moloisane as soon as possible when the problem was solved. Mphahlele said that it takes 30 days for a UIF claim to be processed. “It seems as if the delay was because of the different dates that were filled in on the form,” she said. She explained that it could take up to 24 months for a workmen’s compensation claim to be processed at the head office in Pretoria. “I will personally follow up on the case and find out exactly where the claim process stands. If the claims were rejected, I will find out what the problem is. I will handle any appeal if it is needed,” Mphahlele said.
Warning against illegal initiation schools ent cultures and beliefs. That is why the Lizzy Bapela department uses this practice. Diale said that the province is known for No applications to operate an initiation school for the 2013 season have been sub- hosting these initiation schools, which are mitted to the Department of Cooperative part of cultural practices. She said the Governance, Human Settlements and Tra- schools are also regarded as cultural eduditional Affairs in Limpopo from the cational institutions, where initiates are taught about customary values and conWaterberg district. The department reported that they have duct. Diale added that the practice is protected received applications from all four districts by the Constitution, the Bill of Rights (Chapin the province except one. The department strongly warned against ter 2 of the Constitution) which guarantees illegal operation of initiation schools in the cultural, religious and linguistic rights. The MEC for CoGHSTA in Limpopo, Clifford province for the 2013 Season. The Working Committee on Initiation Motsepe, has cautioned traditional leaders Schools in the province confirmed that the to ensure that initiation schools are not official closing date of submission for the opened solely for economic reasons, where license application to operate an initiation initiates are charged exorbitant fees. The MEC encouraged the participants to school for the 2013 season was on Thursgo to legitimate schools and warned that day, 28 February. Provincial spokesperson for the depart- Law Enforcement Agency will have a zero ment in Limpopo, Tseng Diale, said that the tolerance policy towards lawbreakers in this local working committees were established regard. in all districts to go through all applications in their districts and recommend them to the departAlgemene Praktisyns / General Practitioners ment. Approval depends on whether they meet tradition Dr. V.G. Emslie Dr. T.M. De Jonge and custom requireNa-ure MB.Ch.B(Pret) MB.Ch.B(UP) ments. Nr. 0332747 Nr. 0380342 After Hours She said that (014) 736-5616 (h) (014) 736-3019 (h) Limpopo is a prov014 736 2032/3 082 490 6242 082 450 8411 ince that comprises ABSA Bosveld Pick ’n Pay Sentrum Tel: (014) 736-2032/3 Postnet Suite 80 a number of different h/v Marx & Potgieter straat Faks: (014) 736-4809 Privaatsak X1604 tribes that are charBela-Bela 0480 Bela-Bela 0480 acterised by differ-
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Forever Resorts ploughs back Agisanang Bela Bela Youth Group sets example
The Khabele primary school learners received donations of school uniforms from the ABBYG as well as the school staff. Photo: TK Mashaba TK Mashaba Tuesday, 5 March, is a significant day for eight children at Khabele Primary School. They received donated school uniforms from Agisanang Bela Bela Youth Group (ABBYG). ABBYG donated eight pairs of school shoes and school tunics to children who were identified by the school. The head of department at the school, Johanna Thinidisa, and the rest of the staff were very happy and appreciative when they received the donation with the children. “We are blessed to have young people like ABBYG in our community. Young people who see beyond what is visible to the naked eye and who are willing to plough back into their community,” she said. Thinidisa said that the school was grateful and touched. They also wanted to help the initiative by buying some of the school uniforms and meeting the organisation halfway. Jogi Mmabane, ABBYG spokesperson, told The BEAT that they were overjoyed because they had the opportunity to help those who are less fortunate and in need. “Our objective is to help the less fortunate so that school will be free and an easier experience for them. We understand that we come from different back-grounds and that a
school uniform should not be a factor that stops learners from attending school,” he said. The Agisanang Bela Bela Youth Group (ABBYG) has just emerged recently and the group is looking forward to help bridge the gap for disadvantaged learners. The name of the group means, “Building together.” The objective of ABBYG is to help learners from the poorest homes with necessities like school uniforms and stationary. They plan to start buying school uniforms for needy primary school children soon. Members of the group agreed to contribute to their funds while they are still working on their registration as a non-profit organisation. Members donate R50 or R100 and the funds are used to help children. ABBYG has adopted all the primary schools in the Bela Bela area, including Khabele, Mmamakwa, Mmapatile, Albert Lithuli, Hleketani and Ulando Combined School. The next school that AABYG will be reaching out to is Mmapatile Primary School. There are 56 children who need help at Mmapatile. The total cost of buying uniforms for these children is R10 070. Any person or business who would like to contribute towards this worthy cause can contact 076 756 9740 or 083 225 9907.
New Age Organisation gives back to the community
Local poet Sox Masingi hands over full school uniform packs to the principal Ms Leah Senona. Photo: Mzamane Ringane Mzamane Ringane These young people are the products of Phagameng High School, and they are contributing towards building the brighter futures for the children at their alma mater. On Friday, 1 March, three Grade 8 learners received full school uniforms, courtesy of the New Age Organisation. This was after the organisation held a fundraiser event at the same school three weeks ago. Jan Mashishi, of the New Age Organisation, said that they held a performing arts event three weeks ago at the school, which included poetry, music and dance.
Mashishi said that the organisation has the interest of the young people at heart, since they are the future leaders. He said they realised that many young learners were oppressed by poverty and ignorance. That is why the organisation decided to stand up against these constraints and ensure that the rights of these children are protected. “What amazed us was the fact that, despite all the conditions that they have to cope with and the lack of a proper school uniform, these kids looked tidy and neat in their primary school uniform. They got up every morning for school and that really touched us.” “We have not reached all children because of funding and sponsor issues. We are still looking forward to reach sponsors and financial aid. We would also like to give a big thank you to all the artists who made themselves available to help raise those funds, including Sesi Bettie, Golden Brothers, Matrata, Ikokobetseng Gospel Group and all others”, said Mashishi. Phagameng High School Principal, Leah Senona, was happy to see that her institution was achieving its mission. The mission of the school is “To be committed to effective learning, teaching and management and to be accountable to the community” “We feel blessed to have organisations like New Age. Most of them are our former learners and it makes us happy to know that we are able to give back to the community. We are hoping that in future we will produce more learners who are able to serve their community relentlessly,” said Senona.
Sister Livimbi (left) thanked Sam Rammutla (right) of the Forever Resorts for the computer donation. Photo: Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela After witnessing the state in which the two clinics in Bela Bela were recently, the local Forever Resorts management decided to lend a helping hand. A team of concerned members of the resorts engaged different stakeholders and embarked in a mission to fix the clinics, one in town and one situated in the township.
The team kick-started their project with maintenance work at the town clinic and the repaired the windows and ceiling and closed off the wall cracks. They fixed the broken cupboards and installed 20 lockers for the staff to put their belongings in a safe place. They also donated a microwave, 20 coffee mugs, 20 saucers and 20 cups to the town clinic. The two clinics received brand new computers from Bellanet and Com-Tec, with the local clinic also receiving 30 chairs. Tumi Molefe and Sam Rammutla represented the resort, and handed over the equipment donated to both the clinics during a mini event held on Wednesday, 27 February. Health workers, officials and management from the Department of Health in Bela Bela and surrounding areas attended the event. Management from both clinics exchanged gifts with the resort, as a token of appreciation and regarded the resort as an angel that saved them from the time of need. In her thanks giving speech, Sister Livimbi, who is in charge of the town clinic, appreciated the efforts and contributions the stakeholders made and said their floors were also in a bad condition. Rammutla said they really hope the apparatuses met the clinic management’s expectations. “It is not a lot but we hope that our contribution will make a difference in the community. We will always be there to assist where we can and inform them that our doors are always opened for those in need,” said Rammutla.
Stop Rape campaign Lizzy Bapela Schools in Bela Bela are amongst those around the country that took part in the national “Stop Rape” campaign on Friday, 1 March. The national Department of Basic Education (DBE) and LEAD SA embarked in the initiative to raise rape awareness and educate the 10, 2 million learners in South African schools. LEAD SA is a Primedia Broadcasting initiative, supported by independent newspapers. Their aim is to support the efforts of South Africans to improve their lives. Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga, said in a statement that the collective rage in the country had to be turned into tangible action. She issued a directive to all provincial education departments to instruct schools across the country to call special assemblies at 8am on Friday, 1 March. Motshekga said that, following the singing of the National Anthem, principals, educators, learners or activists had to address the assemblies for 15 minutes about rape and sexual crimes. The campaign focuses on education, awareness and on what to do when you are attacked. Bela Bela High School deputy principal, Justice Monegi, addressed the school’s assembly and rendered a speech related to sexual crime to educate the learners. Monegi also appealed to the learners to report any form of abuse from anyone to the authorities. A pledge based on the Bill of Responsibilities and available in all 11 official languages, which includes a statement on violence and rape, was circulated, and educators and learners were urged to adopt it at the assemblies. The pledge was posted on www.leadsa.co.za together with infor-
mation about rape and materials to guide educators on how to cope with this sensitive topic. The department’s national spokesperson, Panyaza Lesufi, said that the DBE has called on all schools to prepare worksheets for learners about violent and sexual crimes. Learners are to complete the worksheets at home with their families if possible and return them to their educators. It’s part of the education/awareness programme. Motshekga said the initiative was “critical not only to highlight the rape bane but also to educate children.” She said that 1 March is the start of Human Rights month and the youth need to be educated about their rights and responsibilities as per the Bill of Responsibilities (BOR). Lead SA said in a statement that the partnership with the DBE would go a long way in heightening awareness and education. “We also hope the 10,2 million learners will take the messages home so that society at large can act. The ‘Stop Rape’ message needs to reach every corner of South Africa. We encouraged active citizenry. Let us all unite and fight rape with one voice. After millions of learners had taken the pledge on 1 March, we encourage each citizen to adopt it. Take it to your offices, factories and homes…Say no to rape,” Yusuf Abramjee of LEAD SA was quoted. The recent brutal murders of women in the district caused concerned stakeholders to come together and propose a means of awareness within the community. The stakeholders include government employees and leaders from different churches and organisations that are planning to embark in a mass prayer. Full details of the gathering are still to be revealed.
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Rape crisis This week, schools all over South Africa had special assemblies where they received information about a problem that is endemic these days — rape. Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga, issued a directive to all provincial education departments to instruct schools across the country to address the assemblies for 15 minutes about rape and sexual crimes. Learners were encouraged to adopt a pledge, based on the Bill of Rights, and schools were asked to develop worksheets that learners could complete with their parents. All of these measures are aimed at educating young people about sexual and violent crimes. In 2012, Interpol named South Africa as the world’s rape capital, and said women were more likely to be raped than educated. A 2009 Medical Research Council study found that one in four South African men admitted to raping a woman. Gender unit director at the Medical Research Council, Professor Rachel Jewkes, said that rape is about a culture where young men feel that they have a right to a woman’s body. The government is trying to address this issue by reaching out to the young people and investing in the future of the country. Most activists agree that teaching children about sexual violence is the best way to address the issue. According to Rape Wise, The only way to keep our children safe is to educate them about the dangers that they face on a daily basis. The campaign also serves to teach young people that no person has the right to violate another person. If the problem is a culture where young men feel they have the right to rape, this campaign is there to teach them that this is not the case. The campaign also strives to involve the children’s support structure. If a child learns that violence is wrong and that child sees violence at home, the message will never sink in. It is very important that the message reaches more than just the child and that the adults in that child’s life will make the necessary changes. Setting a good example for children to follow is imperative when raising them to become successful adults. They truly do learn what they live. According to UNICEF, children who are brought up around violence are at higher risk for developing violent behaviour later in life. The parent may preach about the evils of violence, but when the child sees their parent doing it, it cancels out the parental talk. Children learn more by watching than any other method. They look to the adults in their life for a guideline of behaviour that is or is not acceptable. As the saying goes, actions speak much louder than words.
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Makubenjalo Arts Entertainment performed during the crime awareness campaign in Modimolle on 27 February. Photo: Mzamane Ringane
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Matthew 19:26 – “Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” The great miracles that took place in the Bible are a result of people trusting in God, not past experience, human endeavour or earth’s resources. We must fix our sight on the supernatural, not the ordinary. In Psalm 69:1, David cries out to the LORD , “Save me, O God, for the waters have come up to my neck, I sink in the miry depths where there is no foothold. I have come into the deep waters; the floods engulf me. I am worn out calling for help.” How many of us feel like that right now? All that you need to survive in this world is within you if you have put your complete trust in Jesus and have made him Master of your life. Hebrews 13:6 – “So we say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” As believers in Christ we need to cultivate the daily awareness that we are indeed in the hands of the Almighty. What a difference it would make if in every circumstance of live we could always see ourselves exactly where we are – in His hands. Jeremiah 32:17 – “Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you.” Jeremiah 32:27 – “I am the Lord, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me?” Zechariah 8:6 – “This is what the Lord Almighty says: “It may seem marvellous to the remnant of this people at that time, but will it seem marvellous to me?” declares the Lord Almighty.” Romans 4:21 – “Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.” To experience the impossible becoming possible we must believe the promise of God. When we act in obedience to His will He will back us up. Numbers 23:19 – “God is not human, that he should lie, not a human being, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfil?” To experience the impossible becoming possible we must praise and worship God even in impossible situations. Paul and Silas praised God in the midst of an impossible situation. They praised God when they were in agony inside a prison. God responded to their praise and delivered them. Psalm 149:6-9 – “May the praise of God be in their mouths and a doubleedged sword in their hands, to inflict vengeance on the nations and punishment on the peoples, to bind their kings with fetters, their nobles with shackles of iron, to carry out the sentence written against them—this is the glory of all his faithful people.”
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Alma community discuss future of radio station Lizzy Bapela
A community member from Alma danced for the audience during the radio station discussions. Photo supplied
LEGALS MOOKGOPHONG AMENDMENT SCHEME No. 68 We, Vanguard Planning Incorporated, being the authorised agent of the owners of the property mentioned below, herewith gives 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 Mookgophong Municipality for the amendment of the Town Planning Scheme, known as the Mookgophong Land Use Scheme, 2010 for the rezoning of Erf 1507 , Naboomspruit, Registration Division K.R., Limpopo Province from ‘Industrial 1’ to ‘Industrial 2’. Particulars of the application will lie for inspection during normal office hours at the office of the Manager: Technical Services, Mookgophong Municipality: Cnr Nelson Mandela Drive and Sixth Street Mookgophong for a period of 28 days from 01 March 2013 (the date of the first publication of the notice). Objections to, or representations in respect of the application must be lodged with or made in writing to the Municipal Manager at the above-mentioned address or Private Bag X340 Mookgophong 0560, within a period of 28 days from 01 March 2013. Address of agent: Vanguard planning Incorporated, PO Box 383, Mokopone, 0600, thevanguard@icon.co.za (8/ 3) AUCTION NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION NORTH GAUTENG HIGH COURT, PRETORIA (REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA): Case Number: 47933/2012 In the matter between: The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited (1962/000738/ 06): Plaintiff and Nasreen Adam Dawood: Defendant In pursuance of a judgement of the abovementioned Court and a writ for Execution, The undermentioned property will be sold in execution on Thursday, 28 March 2013 at 11:00 by the Sheriff of the High Court, Bela Bela, held at the Sheriff’s office, office 1, 52 Rorbertson Avenue, Bela Bela, to the highest bidder. Full conditions of sale can be inspected at the offices of the Sheriff of the High Court: Bela Bela, office 1, 52 Robertson Avenue, Bela Bela
and will also be read out prior to the sale. The following additional information is furnished though in this respect nothing is guaranteed in the event of the information not being correct. (a) Section No. 50 as shown and more fully described on Sectional Plan No. SS448/ 1998 in the scheme known as Pendleberry Grove in respect of the land and building or buildings situate at portion 3 of erf 261 Warmbaths in the Bela Bela Local Municipality of which the floor area, according to the said Sectional Plan is 100 square metres in extent; and (b) an undevided share in the common property in the scheme apportioned to the said section in accordance with the participation quota as endorsed on the said Sectional Plan. Held by deed of transfer ST 30506/2009 Street address: Flat 54, Pendleberry Grove, Chris Hani Drive, Bela Bela, Limpopo Province Zone : Residential Improvements: Residence consisting of: 1 x kitchen, 1 x dining room, 2 x bedrooms, opening space at top to be used as a room, 1 x toilet & bathroom, seperate toilet Take note of the following requirements for all prospective buyers: 1. As required by the specific Sheriff, a refundable registration fee is payable on date of auction. 2. Presentation to the Sheriff of the following FICA documents: 2.1 Copy of identity document. 2.2 Proof of residential address. Signed at Pretoria on the 26th day of February 2013. HAASBROEK AND BOEZAART INC Plaintiffs Attorneys HB Forum 13 Stamvrug Street Val De Grace Pretoria P.O. Box 74224 Lynnwood Rodge, 0040 REF: BVDMERWE/ssg/ S1234/6343 Tel: (012) 481 3555 SALE IN EXECUTION IN THE NORTH GAUTENG HIGH COURT- PRETORIA (REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA) Case No. 26342/ 11 In the matter between-: Absa Bank Limited (REG NO: 1986/004794/06): Plaintiff and No Fear Properties (FIVE) INC (REG NO: 2003/ 054627/23): First defendant
Leon Willem Combrink (ID NO: 700225 5059 080): Second defendant Janetta Levina Christina Combrink (ID NO: 691030 0047 085): Third defendant A sale in execution of the undermentioned property is to be held by the Sheriff of High Court Bela Bela at no 52 Robertson Avenue, Bela Bela on Thursday, 28th of March 2013 at 11H00. Full conditions of sale can be inspected at the offices of the Sheriff’s of the High Court Bela Bela at office 1, 52 Robertson Avenue, Bela Bela who can be contacted Mrs Seleka at 082 647 6373 and will be read out prior to the sale taking place. Property:Portion 2 of erf 1446 Warmbad Extension 18 township, registration division K.R., Limpopo Province, Bela Bela Local Municipality. Measuring 495 (four hundred and ninety five) square metres. Held under deed of transfer T132872/07. Also known as portion 2 of erf 1446 Warmbad extension 18, being the first defendant’s chosen Domicilium Citandi Executandi Improvements:- (nothing is guaranteed and/or warranty is given in respect thereof) (“voetstoots”). Zoned residential - Vacant stand. NASIMA KHAN ATTORNEYS Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 11961, Pretoria Ref. AF0030/E REDDY/ ajvv Tel no. (012) 343 5958 Fax no. (012) 343 1314/086 625 8724. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF TOWNSHIP The Modimolle Municipality, hereby gives notice in terms of Section 108 (1)(a) of the Town Planning and Townships Ordinance, 1986 (Ordinance 15 of 1986), that an application to establish the township reffered to in the Annexure hereto, have been received by it. Particulars of the application will lie for inspection during normal office hours at the office of the Town Planner: Modimolle Municipality, O R Tambo Building, Harry Gwala Street, Modimolle, for a period of 28 days from 08 March 2013. Objections to or representations in respect of the application must be lodged with or made in writing to: Municipal Manager at the above address or at Private Bag x1008, Modimolle, 0510, within a period of 28 days from 08 March 2013. Annexure:
Name of township: Mabaleng Full name of the applicant: Hannes Lerm and Associates, P O Box 2231, Polokwane, 0700, Tel: 015 296 0853. Number of Erven in proposed Township: 850 Erven Erven 1-683 Residential 1 Erven 684-833: Residential 2 Erven 834-837: Business 1 Erven 838-842: Institutional Erf 843: Educational Erven 844-848: Municipal Erven 849-850: Public Open Space Description of land on which townships is to be estanlished: Portion 10 of the farm Knopfentein 184 KR, Alma/Mabaleng MUNICIPAL MANAGER Modimolle Local Municipality Private Bag x1008 Modimolle 0510. (15/3). BELA BELA AMENDMENT SCHEME 65/08 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 the remainder of portion 13 of the farm Bospoort 450 KR Bela Bela hereby give notice in terms of section 56 (1)(b)(i) of the Town Planning and Townships Ordinance, 1986 (Ordinance No 15 of 1986) that we have applied to the Bela Bela Municipality for the amendment of the Town Planning Scheme, known as the Bela Bela Land Use Scheme, 2008, by the amendment of the zoning of the property by the addition of an annexure to the existing Agriculture zoning, to make provision for over night accomodation and ancillary uses, as indicated in the annexure 153 to the amendment scheme. Particulars of the application will lie for inspection during normal office hours at the Munucipal Manager, Municipal Offices, Bela Bela, for a period of 28 days from 8 March 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 x 1609, Bela Bela, 0480, within a period of 28 days from 8 March 2013. Address: P.O.Box 919, Bela Bela, 0480, Tel: 082 8817 252. (15/3).
Community members from AlmaMabaleng and surrounding areas came out in their numbers to attend a meeting regarding to the registration of a community radio station, Waterberg Waves. Staff members and management of the station held a public participation meeting at Alma’s Moshia Secondary School on Sunday, 3 March. The station previously operated under a month-long licence and is now in a process to apply for the second one, pending enough community support. The community was granted an opportunity to discuss, support and take part in the setting up of a community radio station that is expected to serve the whole of Waterberg District. Waterberg Waves programmes admin officer, Walter Matlou, said that the meeting focused on the registration of attendance and interest in setting up of a community radio station. Matlou said that they also discussed aims and plans
for setting up community radio station. Nominations and registration of votes for the community radio station board, as well as questions and answers on plans for a community radio station we also discussed during the gathering. The public participation meeting in Alma reached around 500 people and they received Waterberg Waves T-shirts for participating and supporting the project. The station team conducted surveys in Thabazimbi, Lephalale, Modimolle and some parts of Mogalakwena in 2012. They also conducted petitions in Modimolle, Vaalwater, Alma, Lephalale and parts of Mogalakwena. “This is a project for now working towards a radio station in our district, Waterberg. We broadcasted for 45 days last year and it was successful. Now we are working on a full licence. We will really appreciate the support we got from various stakeholders and looking forward to serving our community,” said Zach Sekhu of the Waterberg Waves.
Maope Secondary School’s Grade 9B won the cleanest class competition held for their school and received a cake to celebrate their winning. The local NGO, Light of Africa, coordinates the competition, which is sponsored by Spar Bela Bela. Photo: Lizzy Bapela Grade 8(3) learners of Raeleng High School enjoyed a cake after winning in the cleanest class competition. Their teacher, Tshimangadzo Netshifhire, joined in on her class’ celebration at the school. The local NGO, Light of Africa, coordinates the competition, which is sponsored by Spar Bela Bela. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
The Run Boikie Rub Sport Academy in Bela Bela will host a Township Cycling challenge in the Bela Bela Township on 10 March. The event will serve as a fundraiser for the academy. There are great prizes up for grabs and there will be a lot of fun for all cyclers. The cost of the race is R6 for the 5km event, R10 for the 10km event and R15 for the 20 km event. The race will start at Letlhabile Park at 08:00 sharp. For more information, contact Boikie Monareng on 071 263 3352. Photo as illustration
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Textbook deadline: schools still waiting for delivery Lizzy Bapela The Department of Basic Education in Limpopo has failed to meet the deadline of delivering textbooks to all schools in the province, which was Friday, 1 March. The DA in Limpopo issued the statement, following reports from their structures on the deadline day. According to the DA provincial spokesperson, Langa Bodlani, concerning reports are coming in that the schools either received no
books at all or were several hundred short of what was requested. Bodlani used the example of Solomon Mahlangu High School in Modimolle who has not received any textbooks at all. He said some schools in Mopani and Capricorn districts are experiencing shortages, while some has over 1000 books outstanding in those areas. The DA was in doubt that the department was going to meet the textbook delivery deadline given these reports. Bodlani said that the DA is also picking
up a climate of widespread intimidation and fear of victimisation by the department. He said the department clearly could not be taken on its word that the estimated shortage of 42 000 in Limpopo will be resolved on the deadline day. DA councillors and activists in all Limpopo districts were tasked to continue monitoring network to assess textbook delivery. The party had called on the Education Department to ensure that all outstanding textbooks were delivered before the end of
business today as promised. National spokesperson for the department, Panyaza Lesufi, told The BEAT that the claimed Friday, 1 March, deadline was the DA’s deadline and not the department’s. He said that all schools in Limpopo did receive textbooks and that the department can provide proof of that fact. Lesufi’s phone rang unanswered after he promised to email proof to The BEAT that all schools had received their textbooks as promised.
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Bela Bela Pirates confident about league win Nno Pholoba is confident that his team can win the league in Stream A. Photo: TK Mashaba
TK Mashaba The end of the tunnel is finally in sight for the Bela Bela Pirates. They will be playing their last of their outstanding games in three weeks’ time. The team, who plays in the SAFA Regional Waterberg league’s Stream A, recently dropped to the second position on the stream log after Total Surrender won by default against Bazooka over the weekend. Pirates have turned things around this season after their comeback at the end of the first season. They won all six games that they played in the second season. Pirates will meet A1 Terrors in their last outstanding game. The BEAT spoke to Pirates coach, Nno Pholoba. “We are confident that we are going to win the last game and win this league,” he said. “We have some challenges in the first season, but we worked it out during the break and, in the second season, we were winning all our games,” Pholoba said. However, Total Surrender also
has one game outstanding. If both teams win their outstanding games or if Pirates lose to A1 Terrors, Total Surrender can still take Steam A. Total Surrender is leading with 31 points and Pirates are in the second position with 29 points. This is a slim difference on any league log. Over the last weekend, A1 Terrors beat NTK Happy Boys 4-1 while Troublemakers beat Diesel n Dust 3-2 in their make-up games. In Stream C, the writing is on the wall. Seleka Callies will definitely win the stream. Callies are in a comfortable first position with 29 points, while Barcelona is trailing them in second position with 22 points. Although Barcelona still has three games in hand and Callies only two, they will need a miracle to win, because Callies are in top form. Last weekend, Callies won by default against Sea Robbers, while Barcelona beat Ocean Birds 4-0. Mogul beat Domingos 2-1 and Zaba won by default against Super Eagles.
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