The Beat 9 January 2015

9 January 2015 R1-20/FREE

Matrics’

big day arrived!

Bela-Bela police in drug crackdown

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POWER outage of the new year

Page 3 Festive season in photos These matrics from Bela-Bela High School were triumphant in their exams. They will part ways this year to further their studies in different fields, and at different institutions. Their career choices include social work, nursing, fashion design and modelling. Photo: Lizzy Bapela

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Man in court for girlfriend’s murder Lizzy Bapela Kabelo Kenneth Bogatsu, AKA Jomo (27), from Regorogile Extension 4 in Thabazimbi, is expected to appear before the local Magistrate’s Court this week for the alleged murder of his girlfriend, Semakaleng Anna Rampina (22).

Police spokesperson Constable Moshira Modise said that Bogatsu was arrested in December after allegedly stabbing Rampina to death at her home.

Constable Modise said that Bogatsu tried to flee immediately after the incident. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were contacted and certified the victim dead upon their arrival at the scene.

The Thabazimbi police opened a case of murder and continued to search for

Bogatsu, who was eventually found in his hiding place. Bogatsu handed himself over peacefully and was immediately detained. He made his first court appearance after the identification parade was conducted.

According to the police Bogatsu was under correctional supervision, which started in March 2014 and was due to end in August 2016, for a case of arson.

Among the conditions of his parole were that he was not to commit any additional crime, resign from his place of work without notifying the Correctional Service, leave the Thabazimbi area or visit any liquor outlets.

The police confirmed that the Rampina was buried the weekend after her death, and investigations are continuing.

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Police ask for help identifying a body Lizzy Bapela The police in Bela-Bela are requesting members of the public to help them identify a man who was killed in an accident on the N1 next to the Caltex Garage in December.

Bela-Bela Detectives Commander Lieutenant-Colonel Abel Phetla said that a man was driving a truck in a northern direction when he spotted the deceased crossing the road.

The driver of the truck told police that he used his truck’s horn to try and signal the pedestrian to get out of the way, but the pedestrian did not alter direction and the driver could not stop in time.

Lieutenant-Colonel Phetla said that the man was killed instantly.

He was wearing black pants and a

Bela-Bela P olice suppor ts Police supports dr ug cr ac kdo wn drug crac ackdo kdown The Limpopo Police Provincial Commissioner LieutenantGeneral Fanie Masemola conducted interviews with the media while the suspects lined up behind him for their mug shots. Photo: Lizzy Bapela

Robbery suspect regrets his actions

Thabo Frans Maluleka, a suspect in a case of armed robbery, hid his face from the camera. Photo: Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela Thabo Frans Maluleka (33), who was arrested on a charge of armed robbery after an incident on 18 December, says that he regrets leaving home on the day of the crime.

Maluleka and a friend allegedly entered

a shop in Extension 5 on 18 December, demanded that the shopkeeper give them money and airtime, and managed to rob her of R2 000 in cash and a few airtime vouchers.

Bela-Bela detectives’ commander Lieutenant-Colonel Abel Phetla said that the shopkeeper called for help and community members flocked to her assistance in minutes.

The community members chased after the suspects, but only Maluleka was caught. He was allegedly assaulted and had to be rushed to the local hospital to be treated for injuries.

Maluleka’s friend who is from Katjibane, fled the scene on foot with the stolen items and is still at large.

The gun they allegedly used was recovered at the scene and was found to be a toy weapon.

Police say that they have attempted to trace him, even going to his home, but have had no luck so far. They are still positive about finding him eventually, however.

Maluleka told The BEAT that his friend asked him to accompany him to the shop. He says that he was surprised to see his friend take out a gun and start threatening the shopkeeper.

He added that he felt as though he was being victimized even though he hadn’t done anything wrong, and was now serving a punishment that should have been served by his friend.

Maluleka said that he is a pastor at a local church and his congregation would be shocked to find him in this kind of trouble. He said that he did not know where his friend was, as he had last seen him at the crime scene.

brown and white shirt, and is allegedly a resident of Senwabarwana, formerly known as Bochum, in Capricorn.

Lieutenant-Colonel Phetla said that the corpse is being kept at the BelaBela government mortuary while investigations continue. He added that if unidentified corpses are not identified within a certain time frame, usually three months, the police make arrangements for a burial.

He also said that if families claim the bodies later the police apply for a court order to exhume the body in order to let the family rebury them.

Anyone with information that could lead the police to the identity of the deceased is encouraged to contact Lieutenant-Colonel Phetla on 083 565 8512, or to visit the mortuary.

Some of the items which were confiscated from the suspects during their arrest were displayed during the interviews. Photo: Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela The community of Bela-Bela commended the local police for busting a drug ring and bringing them to book.

Eight suspected drug dealers were arrested after being found in possession of nyaope and heroin worth over R100 000 during the 2014 festive season.

A multi-disciplinary operation led by Limpopo Police Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant-General Fanie Masemola, in cooperation with Crime Intelligence, Tactical Response Team (TRT), the Hawks and K9 Units.

Members of the Concerned Parents Fighting Against Drug Abuse (COPFADA) told The BEAT that they were pleased to see that those corrupting the community were being brought to book. They also said that they hoped for heavy sentences for the dealers. Members of the organization flocked to the local magistrate’s court during the alleged drug dealers’ court appearances in support for their victims.

Limpopo Police spokesperson

Brigadier Hangwani Mulaudzi said that R24 000 cash was found in the suspects’ possession. They also found a 9 mm firearm with 25 live rounds, three magazines, handcuffs and three handgun holsters were found in the possession of one of the suspects, who is a former police officer from Krugersdorp.

“Police also found an axe and two butcher knives and an assortment of capsules believed to be part of the manufacturing process for nyaope. The police also recovered laptops, fake CDs and DVDs, and a colour printer,” said Mulaudzi.

The suspects, aged between 28 and 55, made their first court appearance shortly after their arrest. One Stephen Hlongwane, AKA Fanafana, was released on bail of R10 000 while his mother-in-law Ramasela Ledwaba was released due to her age. Majlatse Aphiri, who was taken with his father Julius, was released on free bail.

Lieutenant-General Masemola said that they kept the promises they made at the beginning of the festive season, and were out in force during the holiday season.

“Drugs are a serious social ill and Bela-Bela has been saturated with nyaope, which prompted us to clean up the area to ensure that we cut down on the supply during the festive season.

Drugs are known to encourage crime and we are leaving no stone unturned in our quest for a crime-free society,” he said. “We proved it when we recently arrested several police officers for corruption and housbreaking.”

Lieutenant-General Masemola said that any police officers involved in the drug trade should be aware that the police are hot on their heels.

The case of the arrested dealers is in the hands of the Organized Crime Unit and the suspects are due back in court on Monday, 19 January.

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Star student Baloyi drops out after funding failure

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The power station which caught fire on Sunday, 4 January, causing a twohour power outage. Cable thieves are thought to be responsible. Photo: Andries van der Heyde Andries van der Heyde

Brighton Baloyi, who dropped out of university because of financial issues.

Photo: TK Mashaba TK Mashaba Bela-Bela’s star student Brighton Baloyi, who passed his matric in 2013 with distinctions in Mathematics and Life Science, was forced to drop out of his tertiary studies at Wits University in 2014 after the Bela-Bela Municipality failed to deliver on their promise of assistance.

According to Brighton’s mother, Lorraine, her son was promised assistance by the municipality along with several other children at the beginning of 2014. The amount was said to be R9 600, but it was never paid.

“I had to struggle to pay the money on my own and it was difficult for me as I do not have a stable job,” said Lorraine.

Lorraine said that she was surprised when Brighton told her in March that he was dropping out of his Electrical Engineering course at Wits University.

He told her that he had made the

decision because he couldn’t stand to see his mother struggling financially anymore.

“I was worried, because the university was going to be a great opportunity to be the best he could be,” she said. “I tried to enquire at the municipality about the funds they promised my son but I could never get any answers.”

Brighton, who has been home since March, said that he is still hopeful that he will be able to complete his studies.

“I used to have to miss classes because of transport issues,” he said. “I came back home to refresh my mind as I was stressing about finances,” said Brighton.

Former Mayor Freddy Hlungwane, who was the incumbent at the time that Brighton was promised the assistance, could not be reached for comment.

Municipal Spokesperson Matome Sebelebele promised The BEAT that he would gather more information if he could.

If you want to succeed in the world you must make your own opportunities as you go on. The man who waits for some seventh wave to toss him on dry land will find that the seventh wave is a long time a coming. You can commit no greater folly than to sit by the roadside until some one comes along and invites you to ride with him to wealth or influence.

John B. Gough

The new year had barely started when Bela-Bela was left without power for more than two hours on Sunday, 4 January.

A transformer in Sutter Road caught fire, which caused the outage.

According to a spokesperson from the technical department at the BelaBela Municipality, it appears as though someone was trying to steal cables from inside the box.

There were fewer power outages than expected during the festive season, due to the success of load shedding.

However, Eskom released a statement recently which indicated that the odds are good that, if the demand increases or one the reserves at one or more of the Eskom sub-stations becomes exhausted, load shedding may return.

After the collapse at the Majuba power station in Mpumalanga in last year, Eskom suffered serious challenges to their ability to provide power to the nation. Urgent repairs were also undertaken to several other substations.

Eskom is expecting serious pressure to be put on the grid during February and March, and have warned the public that they may need to implement Phase One, Two or Three load shedding.

During Phase One load shedding, power would be switched off every other day for two hours. In Phase Two, power is switched off once daily, and during Phase Three the power will be turned off at least twice a day.

Full load shedding schedules for every town and area are available at the website www.loadshedding.eskom.co.za(.)

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The small park in Bela-Bela and other recreational facilities and the town’s roads are all part of the areas that the Bela-Bela municipality says it plans to upgrade and repair. Photo: Justin Steyn Justin Steyn Restoration of a small park on the corner of Ludorf and Driver Road in Bela-Bela is only a part of the planned upgrades to public areas that the local municipality is planning.

Maintenance to the park started during the festive season. Service workers from the Department of Environmental Affairs pulled down the park’s fencing and conducted grass maintenance in the area.

According to Bela-Bela Municipal Spokesperson Matome Sebelebele the project is part of the Department’s Expanded Public Works Program, which will soon expand to all parks and recreational areas in the town.

“This year the municipality plans to

expand and repair six local parks.

These parks include those near or in town and those in the township. Part of our plan is to give more attention to our roads, which are in need of repairs,” said Sebelebele. He added that the municipality has set aside R12 million for the restorations and completion of other projects.

In the case of the small park, Sebelebele said that the municipality plans to convert the park into an environmentally friendly area for local residents to enjoy.

We plan to provide this area with facilities for residents to enjoy such as play areas for children and braai areas for adults. We are also going to provide the park with clean ablution facilities,” he said.

Elderly man left seriously injured after ATM shooting “According to our information the man withdrew money from the ATM and was shot several times in the leg.”

Justin Steyn A man in his 60s was left seriously injured after being shot in the leg at an ABSA ATM on Friday, 2 January.

The incident occurred in Thabo Mbeki Road, Mookgophong, in the CBD, while the victim was withdrawing money.

“According to our information the man withdrew money from the ATM and was shot several times in the leg. The suspect then made off with the money just withdrawn by the

victim,” said police spokesperson Warrant Officer George Ledwaba.

Ledwaba said that witnesses called the police, and the victim was rushed to a hospital in Pretoria for treatment.

A man who appeared to be in his late 20s is alleged to have been involved in the incident.

Ledwaba added that robberies, particularly at ATMs, have been on the increase locally, and that the public should be wary and alert of suspicious individuals at banks and ATMs.

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Alleged hijack syndicate member arrested Lizzy Bapela A man who was arrested in connection with a case of hijacking is expected to appear before the Bela-Bela Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 15 January in connection with transporting hijacked vehicles.

Eshmael Dremilas (43) was arrested after being traced and cornered in BelaBela on 14 December 2014.

Bela-Bela detectives Commander Lieutenant-Colonel Abel Phetla said that the police received a tip-off about a vehicle that had been hijacked in Johannesburg, and traced Dremilas to where he entered the Bela Mall on 14 December.

The suspect was apprehended between Engin and Total garages while driving around town. The car was confiscated, and was identified as the same vehicle that was reported stolen earlier.

Phetla said that the syndicate hijacks cars around the country and stores them at a hiding area for a time. He said that Dremilas then transports them to the Beit Bridge border, where they are sent off to Mozambique and Zimbabwe for sale, which nets the syndicate around R15 000 per job.

Dremilas did not deny his part in the crime during an interview with The BEAT. He told reporters that his job was to “move the vehicles and get paid”. He said that his arrest was mostly down to bad luck. The police searched him, confiscated the money and arrested him.

“After I was stopped and searched, I knew that was it. “I’m caught,” I thought, and there was no time to hide the money. I got busted and ended up with nothing for the work I’d done, while the actual criminals got away,” he said.

Dremilas was against his story appearing in the paper. He said that the public would most likely believe that he had been the hijacker.

He was remanded into custody after his first court appearance on 18 December 2014.

The police are still searching for other members of the syndicate.

Eshmael Dremilas is ashamed to appear in the newspaper for all the wrong reasons. Photo: Lizzy Bapela

Police still in vestig ating inv estiga der Ne w Year s’ m ur New ears’ mur urder Justin Steyn The police in Mookgophong are investigating the murder of a 35-year old man. According to Mookgophong police spokesperson Warrant Officer George Ledwaba, the incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday,1 January, at Mookgophong Park.

“The victim was discovered at about 03:00 on New Years’ Day and had been stabbed several times,” said Ledwaba.

The police suspect that the weapon had been a knife or a broken bottle.

Ledwaba said that the man may have been the victim of an attempted robbery.

“Robberies are frequent on New Years’ Day, especially when people are caught walking alone or in dark areas. This may have been what happened in this case,” he said.

No arrests have been made in this case and the police are still pursuing leads that could assist with their investigation.

Anyone with information on this incident is encouraged to contact police at (014) 743 9027.

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Photo of the week So y ou passed you ma tric – w ha matric wha hatt no w? now?

The national matric pass rate has dropped to 75,8% in 2014. Not the best result we could have hoped for, but that means that several hundred thousand people are now out of school, free and clear.

What comes next?

Some of you, one would hope, are planning to go to university or college.

That is a good path to choose. It allows you another three or four years to figure out just who exactly you are, and what you plan to do with your life. It is to be hoped that most of you will make it out the other side with qualifications that will help you to enter the careers of your choice and become productive members of society.

Some others will probably go for some other form of tertiary education, while the lucky ones may take a gap year before moving on fully into adult life.

Some of you will move directly into some kind of job, falling into adult life straight from school.

If you are not sure what career you would like to pursue, there are resources to help you. Unisa has a Career Guidance website which will help you to find what you are looking for. It can be found at www.unisa.ac.za/counselling (.)

From all of us at The BEAT, we wish you the very best in whatever future you make for yourself. We hope that you become, in time, and in whatever career you choose, the best version of yourself.

You are entering a new and exciting phase of your life this year — the start of your life as adult human beings.

It may be hard at times. It will certainly be very different from what you’re used to. There are fewer excuses allowed in adult life. More responsibilities. You will have to learn to live your own life, take responsibility for your own successes and failures. Whether you succeed or fail from now on will be solely and completely down to you. It will be down to how hard you work, how well you perform. The choices you make in your life will define it forever.

That much responsibility is terrifying.

It can be a weight on your shoulders, weighing you down. Or if you allow it, it can be an anchor, keeping you steady, keeping you on course. If you accept responsibility for your own life, there’s nothing you can’t do.

That’s all part and parcel of adulthood, and that’s what you’re standing on the brink of now.

In the words of Peter Pan, “To live, is an awfully big adventure.”

The BEAT wants to hear from our readers. If you have a great story or something that you want us to bring to light, please email beateditor@gmail.com or send an SMS to one of our reporters. Lizzy: 072 264 7740 or TK: 076 756 9740. We would also LOVE to see some of your weird and wonderful photos for our editorial page.

So y ou didn you didn’’t pass ma tric matric – don ve don’’t gi giv up!

The early morning of Tuesday, 6 January 2015 saw students across the nation rushing to get their hands on a copy of the early paper to find out whether they had passed matric. Photo: TK Mashaba

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Many of our matrics this year did not make the cut. This is always a hard time of the year, because as much as we rejoice for those who have made it, our hearts also go out to those who failed.

However, it’s not actually the end of the world if you didn’t pass your matric. I know it must feel like it right now. Failing matric feels like the end of all your hopes and dreams, and it’s a terrible experience.

But don’t lose hope!

Many people who went on to do great things never passed their matric — or the local equivalent.

Our own president Jacob Zuma, according to his biography on the ANC home page, does not have any formal schooling at all.

The British author Terry Pratchett, who has written more than 70 books which are sold in every country in the world, left school at 16.

It is not impossible to have a good life without matric. It is harder, yes, but not impossible.

Of course, there are many options open to those who have not made the cut this year. You can re-enroll in school, and hope to improve your marks next year. You can do your matric through a distance learning institution such as Intec, which has the added benefit that you can start working while you do it, and support yourself.

There are programs available, for those who look, that help those without matric to obtain some kind of useful qualification. Perhaps you could enroll in apprenticeship-style courses, or see if you can find some kind of internship program in the career you would like to pursue. There are always options!

There is always another road.

Doesn’t the saying say ‘God only closes a door if he opens a window’? You can still accomplish your dreams.

It is a sad fact that the suicide rate among young people spikes during the early part of the year, as matriculants find that they have not made the cut and feel as though there is nothing left for them. There’s always a story in the news of the young man or woman who took their own life in despair.

Don’t be one of those stories!

If you feel as though you are in danger of committing suicide, for any reason, please contact the South African Depression and Anxiety Group at 011 234 4837 (8:00-20:00 Mondays to Sunday) or, if you are experiencing an emergency, phone them at 0800 567 567.

They have trained people standing ready to help you.

Please don’t despair. There is still hope.

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LEGALS IN DIE LANDDROSHOF VIR DIE DISTRIK VAN WARMBAD GEHOU TE BELA BELA. SAAKNOMMER 667/2014 In die saak tussen: P.A. CLAASSENS H/A RITZ WORKSHOP Eksekusieskuldeiser en MARUMO NTLOANA Eksekusieskuldenaar Ten uitvoerlegging van ‘n vonnis van die Landdros, Bela Bela gedateer sal ondervermelde goedere om 11:00 op 30 Januarie 2015 per publieke veiling te P/A RITZ WORKSHOP, Potgieterstraat, Bela Bela deur die Balju vir die Landdroshof van Bela Bela aan die hoogste bieër vir kontant verkoop word, naamlik: Nissan Cabstar Licence No: FTD 285 MP Geteken te Bela Bela op die 4de dag van Desember 2014.

Balju van die hof J KOORTS Eiser se Prokureurs HERMAN & OBERHOLZER Moffatstraat 23 Bela Bela, 0480 Verw: KOORTS/R0291 Lêernr: RR0291 NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORIZATION Project Reference Number: 12/1/9/1 W86 and NEAS Reference Number: LIM/EIA/0000852/2014

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Notice is hereby given in terms of Regulation 10(2) of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2010, of an Environmental Authorization that has been granted by the Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (Limpopo Provincial Government) on 10/12/2014 for: The physical alteration of 11,4 ha of vacant land to establish a township and community facilities, consisting of 91 “Residential 1” erven, 3 “Community facilities”, streets, 1 “Business” erf, 1 School and a Cemetery (The extent of the cemetery is 0,22 ha) on Portion 19 of the farm Tobias Zyn Loop 339 KR, Mookgophong Local Municipality, Limpopo Province A copy of this decision including a summary of the appeal procedures and the department’s reasons for granting Environmental Authorization can be obtained from: Mr. J.P. de Villiers of AB Enviro Consult 7 Louis Leipoldt Street, Potchefstroom, 2531 Tel: 018 294 5005 Fax: 018 293 0671 E-mail:jp@abenviro.co.za Formal appeals regarding the Environmental Authorization can be directed to the the MEC for Economic Development, Environment and Tourism, Limpopo Province. Such an appeal must be lodged in terms of Chapter 7 of the Regulations of the Regulations of 18 June 2010.

Should any party wish to appeal any aspect of the decision, they must, inter alia, lodge a notice of intention to appeal with the said MEC, within 20 days after the date of the decision by means of the following: By facsimile: (015) 295 5015 By post: The MEC LIMPOPO DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, ENVIRONMENT AND TOURISM Private Bag x9484 Polokwane 0700

By Hand: ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS OFFICES, Corner Suid and Dorp Streets, Polokwane, 0699 NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA GAUTENG DIVISION, PRETORIA CASE NUMBER: 59588/2014 In the matter between: NEDBANK LIMITED Judgement Creditor and GEMAE JUNE KOTZE Judgement Debtor In Execution of a Judgement of the High Court of South Africa, (Gauteng Division, Pretoria) in the abovementioned suit, a sale without Reserve will be held

at 52 Robertson Street, Bela Bela, on 28 January 2015 at 11:00 of the under mentioned property of the execution Debtor on the conditions which may be inspected at 52 Robertson street, Bela Bela, prior to the sale.

CERTAIN: Erf 24 Eau Montagne township, Registration Division K.R, Province of Limpopo Province, being Stand 24, EAU Montagne.

MEASURING: 575 (Five hundred and seventy five) square metres; Held under Deed of Transfer No. T8471/07 The following information is furnished re the improvements, though in this respect nothing is guaranteed and no warranties are given in respect thereof. It is the buyers responsibility to verify what is contained herein.

MAIN BUILDING: Vacant Land OUTSIDE BUILDINGS: None SUNDRIES: None All prospective purchasers will be required to register as such in terms of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 and will be required to provide proof of identity and address and to comply with the sheriff’s registration conditions. The rules of the Auction and conditions of sale are available at the office of the sheriff as set out above.

Dated at Pretoria on 27 November 2014.

HAMMOND POLE MAJOLA INC. Attorneys of Judgement Creditor c/o Oltmans Attorneys Menlo Law Chambers No. 49 11th Street Menlo Park Pretoria Ref: DEB91777|L STRYDOM/ES Tel: (011) 874 1800.

NOTICE OF SALE IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA GAUTENG DIVISION, PRETORIA CASE NO: 60448/2012 In the matter between: FIRST RAND BANK LIMITED Execution Creditor and JOHANNES HENDRIK MARAIS First Execution Debtor HEILETJIE MAGRIETA MARIA MARAIS Second Execution Debtor In pursuance of a judgement of the abovementioned Court and a Writ for Execution issued thereafter, the under mentioned property will be sold in execution on 14th day of January 2015 at 11h00 AM by the Sheriff of the High Court at Sheriff’s Offices, 52 Robertson Avenue, Bela Bela to the highest bidder.

Portion 46 of the farm Kromdraai 560 Registration Division K.Q., Limpopo Province IN EXTENT: 8,5653 (Eight five six five three) Hectares Held by Deed of Transfer T.84219/1996 The physical address of the property supra is known as

Portion 46, Farm Kromdraai 560 KQ, Warmbaths (Bela Bela).

ZONED: Residential IMPROVEMENTS: (Not guaranteed): MAIN DWELLING: 1 x Lounge 1 x Family room 1 x Dining room 1 x Kitchen 4 x Bedrooms 1 x Bathroom 1 x WC 2 x Out garage 4 x Storeroom 1 x Bathroom/WC Nothing in this regard is guaranteed.

The property is zoned: Residential 1. The sale shall be subject of the terms and conditions of the High Court Act and the Rules made thereunder.

2. The sale in execution is conducted in accordance with the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 as amended, in pursuant of a judgement granted against the Execution Debtor for money owing to the Execution Creditor.

3. The purchaser shall pay a deposit of 10% (Ten percent) of the purchase price and the auctioneer’s commission in cash immediately after the sale and the balance against transfer to be secured by a Bank or Building Society guarantee, to be furnished to the Plaintiff’s attorneys within 14 (fourteen) days after the date of sale, to be approved by the Plaintiff’s Attorneys.

4. Transfer shall be effected by the attorneys for the Plaintiff and the Purchaser shall pay all transfer dues, including transfer duty, current and/or arrear levies/ rates and/or Value Added Tax and other necessary charges to effect transfer upon request by the sale attorneys.

5. The full conditions of sale may be inspected at Sheriff’s Offices, 52 Robertson Avenue, Bela Bela, 24 hours prior to the auction.

Dated at Nelspruit this 3rd day of December 2014.

SEYMORE DU TOIT & BASSON ATTORNEYS Plaintiff’s Attorneys 14 Murray Street Nelspruit P.O. Box 8997 Nelspruit, 1200 Docex 42, Nelspruit Tel.: (013) 752 4459 Fax.: (013) 755 3897 / (086) 658 5185 E-mail: wianca@sdblaw.co.za Ref.: Mirelle van der Hoven/ wb/FM0066 CARE OF ROOTH & WESSELS ATTORNEYS Walker Creek Office Park Second Floor, Walker Creek 2 90 Florence Ribeiro Street Muckleneuk Pretoria Tel: 012 452 4053 Fax.: (086) 619 6752 E-mail: quintinb@roothwessels.co.za Reference : Mr. Quintin Badenhorst.

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Matrics 2014

Rapelang Melodi (18), Itumeleng Dihangwane (19) and Nhlanhla Mkhize (17) were overjoyed with their results. They are all planning to pursue careers in the Maths and Science fields. Photo: Lizzy Bapela

Lehlonogolo Mafulaka, who obtained a B symbol at Maope, plans to take a gap year next year.

He told The BEAT that he was not sure which career he planned to pursue, considering the state of employment in the country. He cut out the part of the newspaper with his and his classmates’ names for a souvenir. Photo: Lizzy Bapela

Gladys Lekalakala of Solomon Mahlangu High School in Modimolle burst into tears of joy when she found that she had passed her matric with exemption. She has enrolled with a tertiary institute in Gauteng and is waiting for their response. She wants to study accounting. Photo: TK Mashaba

Abram Motlhake (23), Koketso Kwadi (18), Lehlonogoloo Mafulako (20), and Chikare Motsegoa (21) expressed joy and excitement after obtaining B symbols. Mothlake plans to study Public Administration at the University of Tshwane, Kwadi is going to study medicine and Motsegoa is planning on pursuing a career in political science. Photo: Lizzy Bapela

Malose Moselane of Malebo High School in Steilloop outside Mookgophong said that he is overwhelmed with his passing mark. “I want to study media studies and am looking forward to a tertiary education.”

Malose is shown here celebrating with his sister after seeing his results in the paper. Photo: TK Mashaba

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Bela-Bela’s festive season

Dave D was rocking the vinyl during Pretty Mohola’s party on 20 December. Photo: TK Mashaba

Keki ‘Eighty-Nine’ Mothibe was on the ones and twos at Pretty Mohola’s party. Photo: TK Mashaba

Thabo Lekota had his hands in the air. Photo: TK Mashaba

Judith Modisadise, Ouma Modisadise and Vheleminah Motaung attended the party dressed all in white. Photo: TK Mashaba

Palesa Mokethwa and Palesa Pertunia Mabone were having fun at Menzi’s Chisanyama. Photo: TK Mashaba

These ladies were dressed for the occasion. Photo: TK Mashaba

Thato Jasson Mosegedi having fun in the sun at Bela-Bela Lodge. Photo: TK Mashaba

Party people counted down to the New Year at Menzi’s Chisanyama on 31 December. Photo: TK Mashaba

Rooiberg community joins in march to support 16 Days of Activism The Departments of Health, Social Development and Education, as well as the SAPS, Love Life and others, including the community at large, took part in a march against the abuse of women and children, and against discrimination against people living with HIV/AIDS. The march took place on 3 December 2014.

The celebration adopted the national theme of ‘Count Me In’ in spreading the message to the community at large.

A moment of silence was observed and candles lit in remembrance for those who have passed away due to the effect of HIV/AIDS.

The march for 16 Days of Activism was attended by activists and community members.

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Striker Sam Modise finds a new home with Modimolle Aces “I’ve learned to be patient in life. I always knew that my time would come.”

Modise is looking forward to a new season with his new team. Photo: TK Mashaba TK Mashaba Former Total Surrender player Sam Modise has finally found his new home, in the ABC Motsepe team Modimolle Aces.

Modise, who parted with Surrender on a sour note, said that he was looking forward to a better time with his new team.

Modise in a meeting with his former team, Surrender. Photo: TK Mashaba

“I believe I will bring value to this team, and will be giving it my all through the season.” The lethal striker says that he felt that he did not have a choice but to part with Surrender after, according to Modise, the management failed the team.

“I don’t want to say much about my former team but they know that they let the team down last season,” he

said.

Modise said that he is gaining his confidence back, and is sure that he will perform excellently in his new team.

“I always wanted a promotion from last season but things didn’t materialize as I wanted from my former team. I believe Aces saw my potential,” he said.

Modise was shortlisted for the Under-

23 team organized by SAFA and the SAB team last year, but he was not called up to join the team for Mafikeng.

“I’ve learned to be patient in life,” he said. “I always knew that my time would come.”

Modise said that he is looking forward to the opening game which will be a derby between Modimolle Aces and Terrors.

Waterberg teams perform well in Club Development Games in Polokwane

“I am pleased with how the teams represented us. This will help put our local talent on the map,” TK Mashaba Teams representing the Waterberg performed well in Polokwane during the Club Development Games held from 2 to 4 December 2014.

The teams, which were selected on

the basis of their performance at Settlers earlier in the year, were netball, soccer and basketball.

In netball, the Waterberg team smashed Mopani 24-4 and went on to massacre Capricorn with a final score of 40-3. They went on to beat

Sekhukhuni 28-8 to proceed to the final, where they beat Sekhukhuni 22-11. In Soccer, the boys won all four their games and came second.

In basketball, team Waterberg won three games and lost one, coming in on second place. Theega Kganaga, team

manager for the Waterberg team, said that he was glad that the games had gone well.

“I am pleased with how the teams represented us. This will help put our local talent on the map,” said Kganaga.