The Beat 9 October 2015

9 October 2015

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Keaketswe Kgolofelo and Amukelani Ndlovu looked beautiful in a blue tux and a flowing white dress.The pair attended Warmbad Hoërskool’s Matric Farewell at the French Toast restaurant at Hartbeespoortdam on Thursday, 1 October.

Alleged drug dealers in the dock TK Mashaba Drugs are a scourge on the township of Bela-Bela, with many young people addicted to dangerous and illegal substances, but police hope that they are making progress to eradicate the problem with the arrest of an alleged drug dealer on Thursday, 24 September.

Bela-Bela’s Frans Mutau, also known as Bomba, was arrested at his home after allegedly being found in possession of a considerable quantity of illegal drugs. The street value of the substances has not yet been determined.

Mutau already has two cases pending against him on similar charges, according to police spokesperson Lieutenant-Colonel Abel Phetla.

“He was arrested following our investigation and was found with drugs which have since been sent to forensics for testing and to check its street value,” said Phetla.

Mutau briefly appeared before the Bela-Bela Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 29 September. he appearde again on Friday, 2 October and was denied bail.

Thabo Innocent Molebatsi was also arrested on similar charges on Wednesday, 30 September, after the police were tipped off. Bela-Bela Head of Detectives LieutenantColonel Abel Phetla said that they received a tip-off that Molebatsi had been collecting drugs from a dealer.

The police waited for him and followed him until they arrested him next to the Springbok Liquor Store in town at Bela-Bela.

He appeared in court briefly at the Bela-Beal Magistrate’s Court and was expected to reappear on Thursday, 8 October, for formal bail application.

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CRIME

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Guests at holiday resorts left without lifeguards as personnel protest TK Mashaba

“Look at the school they claim to sponsor at the township, Raeleng Secondary School. The school doesn’t have facilities but other schools in town are in good condition,” said the man, who preferred to remain anonymous.

Sam Rammutla, the manager at Forever Resorts, did not comment on the situation.

Guests at Forever Resorts in Bela-Bela were left without life guards or service as most of the personnel went on strike at the entrance of the resort.

More than 50 personnel working in different departments, who are members of Ucimeshawu, went on a protest alleging that the management is “taking them for a ride”.

One of the protesters told The BEAT that the Forever Resorts management are failing them.

“The company is making millions Andries van der Heyde The protestors took over the entrance of Forever Resorts on Tuesday, 6 October. Photo: TK Mashaba but they don’t want our union to be allowed on their Although the police say that they premises,” he said. have had some success during the “How are we previous financial year, it does not supposed to raise appear as though the crime figures our concerns?” have changed much over the last They also allege measurement period. that they are not The national crime figures were receiving leave released on Tuesday, 29 September, payments.

by Nkosinathi Nhleko, the Minister of Police, and Riah Phiyega, the National Police Commissioner. The figures were calculated from cases which were reported and handled by the police between April 2014 and March 2015.

Sex-related crime, assault, arson, burglary, the theft of motor vehicles, trade crime, transit robberies and bank robberies have apparently Some of the decreased nationwide. However members of the murder, attempted murder, assault union showing off with the intent to do serious harm, their protest robbery, damage to property, theft posters. Photo: from motor vehicles, cattle theft, TK Mashaba drug-related crime and hijackings have all gone up.

In Limpopo all types of crime have increased over the past term, except for sex-related crimes, burglaries at homes, the possession of unlicensed firearms and trade crime, which have decreased slightly.

In Bela-Bela assault, sex-related crime, robberies, damage to property, burglaries from homes and burglaries at businesses have increased.

In Mookgophong sex-related crime, assault, arson, home invasions, the illegal possession of firearms, drunk driving and robberies at businesses were all found to be on the increase.

According to the official figures it appeared as though The BEAT’s readers’ area experienced no theft of motor vehicles or cattle theft during the term.

The South African Police Service, however, found that the figures relating to cattle theft, hijackings and learners when three of the older learners, all The boy’s mother claimed that she was called Justin Steyn theft of motor vehicles were a result of whom are apparently older 13, demanded to the scene by her sister who works at the of a technical error. that the younger boy buy liquor for them. school, where they met with police officers.

At Bela-Bela 42 cases of theft of The eleven year-old boy who was allegedly It is alleged that he was attacked by the She claimed that the boys have not been seen motor vehicles and 18 cattle theft stabbed by three other learners of Tiisetso three other boys soon after he had returned since the incident, and that she took her son cases were reported. In the previous Primary School in Radium outside Belawith the liquor. home to treat his wounds. financial year 42 theft of motor Bela is recovering at home.

According to his mother the boys broke the She said that she had reported the incident to vehicle cases and 30 cattle theft The boy was stabbed during school hours empty liquor bottles they had been drinking police at Cyferskuil but has not received any cases were investigated, according to on Wednesday, 23 September. According to out of and used the bottles to stab her son feedback from them. the adjusted figures. the boy’s mother her son had been multiple times. He suffered stab wounds on The school has denied knowledge of the celebrating Heritage Day with other both arms, legs, his back, and his forehead. incident.

“The company is making millions”

Crime figures show no improvement

Child is recovering after stabbing

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Local church in Bela-Bela helps the needy

GOVERNMENT / POLITICAL

Light of Africa invites community to netball tournament Justin Steyn Light of Africa, a non-profit organization (NPO) has invited netball clubs in and around Bela-Bela to take part in a netball tournament that will start on Saturday, 24 October and will be running for approximately a month.

“We will hold a Netball tournament and we are inviting clubs from Rapotokwane, Pienaarsrivier and Tsakane to register and take part in our planned tournament,” said the NGO’s project coordinator Josias Ramalekana. Ramalekana has previously said that the organization is in the process of establishing teams for various sports in Bela-Bela, the first of which is aimed at focusing on netball.

A volunteer displayed the sanitary towels before handing them over to beneficiaries. Photo: Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela A Bela-Bela Pastor, Tsholo Modise, felt that it was high time that he plough back to the community in the area where he was raised by contributing to their well-being.

The pastor and his church, Go Forward Ministries, partnered with Word of the Nations Church, also from Bela-Bela, to host an event on Saturday, 26 September to officially hand over donations to the needy.

He said that they intended to lend a helping hand to people from disadvantaged backgrounds who cannot afford basic needs such as food.

At least 50 community members were identified to receive food parcels, while girl children from needy families received sanitary towels. The churches also gave clothes to as many community members as they could. All these efforts were made possible through the efforts of members and

He said that they have managed to register five groups in Bela-Bela, but would like to have more clubs and their teams registered before the tournament starts.

Ramalekana said that the organization is focused at luring the youth of Bela-Bela from drug and alcohol abuse and looking at ways to improve the town’s sports fields.

“Many of the sports fields are dilapidated and ruined,” he said. “We are planning to reopen and upgrade these facilities in the next few months.”

According to Ramalekana, the response from the community’s sports council has been positive, and they are excited to tackle the project head-on.

Clubs and teams interested in getting involved with the tournament can contact Ramalekana on 083 425 3999

Word of the Nations Church’ Senior Pastor Phineas Khumalo displayed some of the parcels that were to be donated. Photo: Lizzy Bapela leadership of both churches.

People from different organisations and ordinary community members witnessed the good deeds by the churches.

Senior Pastor at the church Phineas Khumalo said that the issue of families that are child headed and those depending on social grants is really a concern and they saw a need to step in and help where they can. He added that the gathering was to spend the day with the identified beneficiaries and show them that the God that they pray opens doors that no one cannot open and is there for everyone even in times of need.

Pastor Khumalo further said that bringing the churches together to hand over the donations was to allow each and every church member to be involved in the charity drive and pledge their support. He added that unemployment and poverty stricken communities need all the help they can get.

The staff at NTK Modimolle recently gathered at the company’s head office to bid farewell to two of their colleagues Ella Matlala and Piet Ringane.

Photo: Mzamane Ringane

DA helps Raeleng School female learners Lizzy Bapela Members of the Democratic Alliance from the national, provincial, district and local offices recently visited Raeleng Secondary School recently to donate toiletries and reusable sanitary towels to female learners.

The visit was conducted as part of the DA’s ongoing campaign to ensure that female learners remain in school even during their menstrual days. The main concern is that girl learners miss about 55 days of school because they are too embarrassed to go while they are menstruating, or simply cannot afford sanitary towels. The event was held under the theme “Women are the real architects of society”, a quote from an American musician known as Cher.

The DA’s Deputy Federal Chairperson Desiree van der Walt and national spokesperson Refilwe N’tseke led dignitaries from various provincial legislatures and local and district municipalities at the event, with parents and school management and governing body also in attendance. Raeleng’s Grade 8 to 11 learners received motivational talks from different speakers; and goodie hampers among others which included the sanitary towels which last for five years.

In his welcome address, Raeleng principal Joseph Mashishi highlighted that the school is a public venue for all organisations who need to hold their gatherings, especially

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The learners were treated to some goodie hampers after the event.

Photo: Lizzy Bapela those involving the learners. He added that it does not matter what organisation, department or political party. Only the message for the children, he says, is important.

Member of the Limpopo Provincial Legislature and Shadow Minister on Women Denise Robinson outlined the role

of the DA’s Women’s Network (DAWN), addressing the learners on what it means to be a woman and roles and responsibilities women have in their communities.

N’tseke addressed them on education and life in women’s world, bullying at school and the National School Nutrition Programme, encouraging them never to be

ashamed of being poor. She also quoted the late president Nelson Mandela when he said that “education is the most powerful weapon one can use to change the world”, adding that girls need to get proper education to better their lives and that of their loved ones and communities. She also spoke about children who are living in places of safety, saying that the places do not often provide the girls with all they need including emotional support.

Meanwhile, Sue Barnes of Project Dignity addressed the learners on the “Keep a girl in school” programme, giving out presents during her interaction with them. She taught them about puberty, menstruation and sex.

The learners showed off their talents and rendered poems in line with Women’s Month and the role that president Mandela played in women’s lives. All the speakers acknowledged the teachers and the school management team for their efforts in making sure that the learners acquire relevant skills to better their future and stay focused on their studies.

Van der Walt acknowledged one of the DA councillors David Senosha’s invite to visit the school. Senosha expressed concern on the way that some parts of life or natural problems affect the lives of girls, some of whom are forced to stay out of school during their time of the month, and thought that they needed assistance. He added that learners from disadvantaged family backgrounds need some sort of assistance to also be made to feel normal and welcomed in the society.

Matilda van der Merwe assisted with some of the hampers that were distributed to the learners, adding items that are a necessity to girl children.

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MATRIC FAREWELL 2015

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Hoërskool Warmbad Matric Farewell Warmbad Hoërskool’s matric students had their Matric Farewell on Thursday, 1 October. The students were taken by bus to the French Toast restaurant at Hartbeespoortdam, where they were treated to a French-style evening of glamour and glitz.

Photos by Herman Steyn.

Ofentse Mokoena was stylish in a pale blue suit, while his partner Ammerencia Louw dazzled in a short white number with matching heels.

Marlene Ramanyimi stole the show in a breathtaking blue creation, while her partner Molefe Monaheng matched her with a blue tie.

You all looked STUNNING!

Paulina Masaka wore a daring white-and-blue creation with Greek overtones, while her partner Moshe Mdau matched her in navy.

Tebang Sesani brought a touch of red to his outfit, arriving with his partner Louisa Mabuwa.

Hillary Modise was a vision in pale peach, while her partner Gomolemo Mogashoa sported a check jacket and snazzy straw hat.

Selma Seedat looked lovely in a red dress with gold detail and elaborately dressed hair, while her partner Abdulla Bhamjee matched the colour of her dress with his corsage.

The pair attended Warmbad Hoërskool’s Matric Farewell at the French Toast restaurant at Hartbeespoortdam on Thursday, 1 October.

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MATRIC FAREWELL 2015

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Phagameng High School matric dance Letta Dlomo looked glamorous in all white accessorized with gold, while Dineo Matjila’s black and white ensemble looked lovely.

Lebogang Maluleke looked fit for the red carpet in a white lace confection, while Fabio Molomo was not to be missed in white and blue.

Malliki Chueu and Kutlwano Mthembu both looked gorgeous.

Boitumelo Thobane and Louisa Matome were selected as the best dancing couple for the night, during their Matric Farewell at Koro Creek in Modimolle.

Photo: Mzamane Ringane

Good luck to all MATRICS with the final exams.

Grade 12 learner Levy Sebopelo and educator Victoria Letoaba arrive at the Matric Farewell at Koro Creek in Modimolle

Susan Moneoang drew admiring looks in a hot-pink number, while her escort Kgothatso Maluleke looked handsome in a beige suit.

Phagameng High School held their Matric Farewell at Koro Creek in Modimolle this past weekend. All photos by Mzamane Ringane

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CHARITY | ENTERTAINMENT | SCHOOL

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Plans and/or particulars relating to the application may be inspected during office hours at 1410 and 1411, Baloyi Street, Bela Bela or at the offices of the Manager: Planning and Development, Bela Bela Municipality, Chris Hani Drive, Bela Bela.

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Stick your neck out and advertise

Contestants who competed for the Miss Primary Schools crown. Photo: Mzamane Ringane Mzamane Ringane The New Age Organization in Modimolle is happy with the success of the second edition of their annual Mr and Miss Primary Schools contest.

The event was held at the Peter Nchabaleng Community Hall on 12 September, with learners from all five primary schools given a chance to compete.

Philanda Machaba was crowned Miss Primary Schools 2015, while Nono Mohlala and Martina Baloyi were crowned first and second princesses respectively.

In the boys’ category Itumeleng Magwaza won the Mr Primary Schools 2015 title, while Tebogo Tolo took the first prince title.

William Molekoa also made it to the top three when he snatched the second prince title.

The audience chose Pontsho Makama and Mmabatho Kekana as their two favourite contestants, in the viewers’ choice category.

Event organiser and founder of New Age Organisation Edward Masingi said they are planning a

bigger and better event for the year 2016.

“Three local schools namely Modimolle Primary School, Hector Peterson Primary School and Dagbreek Primary School participated in this year’s contest.

Lekkerbreek Primary School and Maokeng Primary Schools did not respond to our invitation. We intend to also invite other primary schools in Mabatleng and Mabaleng and other parts of Modimolle for our 2016 competition”, he said.

New Age is a community based organization that works with the children and youth of Modimolle.

Masingi said their aim is to prevent the spread of HIV/ AIDS, TB, and STI’s amongst the youth.

Masingi said they also aim to eradicate crime by creating programmes for the youth in the area.

“The main purpose of the event was to give the young people the platform to display their talent and potential. We know that some of these young people will be models in the future, but it

has to start somewhere. That is why we are building a foundation for these young people”, Masingi continued.

“I extend gratitude to Councillor Ace Mashaba, Modimolle Primary School, Dagbreek Primary School, Hector Peterson Primary School, educators Edmond Mangwato, Ediel Mokoka, Mangwedi Phala, Riah Seboneo, the Judges, Our MC Lesley Nkanyane, recording artist Rebecca, the contestants, parents and community,” he concluded.

Winning contestants were taken on a three-day camp at Emmarentia Geldenhyus, Bela-Bela from 25-27 September 2015.

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First Modimolle Spring Festival a success

CHARITY / ENTERTAINMENT / SCHOOL

Lucas Sebola set to release new album next year

Dj Shimza with fans before his set. Photo: TK Mashaba

Dj Tira left people asking for more during the 1st Spring Festival in Modimolle. Photo: TK Mashaba

TK Mashaba The long-awaited first Modimolle Spring Festival got people from the Waterberg and across the province dancing to their favourite artists and DJs, with a surprise act, DJ Tira, adding more fuel to the fire.

The Ephraim Mogale Stadium went crazy with people dancing and screaming for the most popular DJs. “As organizers of the event, we had a huge surprise planned for the audience, which was DJ Tira. He added joy and spirit to the event, as we knew that his oomph on stage and in music production background is such an inspiration to local DJs. When organizing an event, our focus is not only on the party, but bringing inspiration to the audience,” said Mpho Chokolo, the organizer.

Legendary DJ Black Coffee also treated

Lucas Sebola on his single cover sleeve.

Photo supplied.

TK Mashaba Lucas Sebola, also known as Shaun, is ready to take the country by storm with his new project.

The Bela-Bela local who is a singer, songwriter, piano and guitar player, said that now is the time for him to work on an album.

Talking to The BEAT, Sebola said that he had been inspired by the late Umanji, an Afro-Pop artist, and hasn’t looked back since.

“I moved to Gauteng in 2008 and started playing in big events,” he said. fun lovers with his skills, while DJs Heavy K and Shimza, a Modimolle local and the event’s host, enthralled the audience.

The event ended at 02:00 in the morning, with music-hungry fans still asking for more.

“Per the regulations governing entertainment in the Republic of South Africa, the sound was set to be shut down at 02:00,” said Chokolo.

He added that they are already hard at work on plans for the next festival in 2016.

DJ Shimza thanked the supporters who attended.

“It’s a grand feeling to come and play in my neighbourhood,” he said. “My mother was born here, and I wanted to come and bring the fun to my fans,” he said.

“This is just the beginning and we are glad that we got all the support we needed from fans and the local municipality,” he said.

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“Things really started opening up for me.”

He enrolled at Unisa where he studied Musical Theory and jazz guitar, and auditioned for a band called Anami, who later won awards with a track he had worked on.

“In 2010 I joined a group called the G7 who I am working with still, although I also work with other artists,” he said.

Sebola released his hit afro-pop single Gauteng in April of this year.

“I am busy completing my album which will be released next year,” he told The BEAT. “It will be afro-pop and afrofusion, with a bit of jazz.”

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SPORT

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Mookgophong Constituency office hosts sports day event Lizzy Bapela

Young people of Mookgophong came out in their numbers to attend the Constituency Office’s sports day event. Photo: Lizzy Bapela

The ANC Constituency office in Mookgophong recently held a sports day event at the local stadium in order to crown top three teams in netball and top six in soccer.

Constituency office administrator Wesani Sithole said that the event was held as part of the constituency outreach program to get young men and women participating in the two sports. He added that they also aimed at reviving the spirit of sports among young people in area, as many end up losing interest due to a lack of facilities, which is a waste of talent.

Six teams participated in the soccer tournament, namely Tigers FC, Blackpool FC, Wits FC, Cosmos FC, Shela Stars FC and Stone Breakers FC. In soccer, Tigers FC emerged victorious and walked away with a soccer jersey and gold medals. Stone Breakers FC came

second and won a soccer ball and silver medals. The third position went to Wits FC, who received bronze medals.

Meanwhile, in netball, Tigers’ team took the winners’ crown and received seven bibs and gold medals, while BJ Stars came out second and received silver medals. Stone Breakers’ netball team got position 3 and received certificates for participation.

Players and coaches from all the losing teams and referees received certificates as a means of appreciation for their participation in the tournament.

In his closing remarks, another constituency office administrator Solly Chego emphasised that the office acknowledges the importance of sports and the role it plays in young people’s lives and the tournament will hosted annually in September. He also thanks the hundreds that attended the first ever event, remarking that it was a great support, considering that it was just a start up.

Terrors FC ready for first league games Lizzy Bapela Players of the ABC Motsepe League team Terrors FC are working hard at Sunfa Stadium, gearing up for the second season of the league.

The now Bela-Bela based team originating from Modimolle expressed their readiness during The BEAT’s visit recently when they were busy with their preparations. Players, technical support and management team are working together to ensure a goal filled season in their quest to develop young players and ready them for professional playing.

In the 2015/2016 season kick-off weekend of Friday, 9 October of the ABC Motsepe League games, Terrors FC will play against Dolphins FC at Sunfa Stadium on Sunday, 11 October.

Dolphins FC hails from Eldorado Village in the Capricorn District. Soccer heavyweights, legends, supporters and Striker and left winger Donovan Alberts aka Donny Photo: Lizzy Bapela

representatives of teams from across the Waterberg District expected to come out in their numbers and attend the games to support the team.

Sixteen teams will be participating in the Limpopo Provincial League, with each team hosting a total of 15 matches and playing another 15 away. Each team will play twice against the other and Terrors FC is expected to go all out in their preparations, as supporters from their former hometown Modimolle are expected to show up at the games.

Terrors FC has recently signed in two new players from Spa Park United who are known for their good play and goal scoring in the field. Strikers Simon Thobane aka Y-Tjukutja and Donovan Alberts aka Donny, who also left wing, are looking forward to a new season in their new home, Terrors. They told The BEAT that they were very excited to join the team and will continue their hard work there.

Striker Simon Thobane aka Y-Tjukutja.

Photo: Lizzy Bapela

Modimolle hosts bike spinning contest Mzamane Ringane In an arguably first-of-its-kind competition around Modimolle, or perhaps the entire Waterberg region, bicycle spinners from around the area contested for prizes at the local Phagameng Sports Ground on Saturday, 3 October.

Members of two local groups, namely Limpopo VW Club and Modimolle BMX Crew, showcased their rare skills of spinning bicycles in front of cheering spectators.

The competition was organised by athlete Junior Moatshe in partnership with local resident Mosima Mahapa.

Entrepreneur Happy Motshegoa who is the founder of a school uniform manufacturing company DESTMOTSH, also contributed by providing a gazebo and banners on the day.

Thabo Ledwaba of Modimolle BMX Crew had the crowd eating out of his palm, but then he was disappointed when the chain of his

Michael Morudu reaches for a bottle of water while his bicycle is in motion. Photo: Mzamane Ringane.

bicycle broke while he was performing his stunts.

Michael Morudu who is also from the same group took advantage of the situation and impressed the judges.

Morudu was voted as the winner of the day, with Ledwaba claiming the second spot after his bike was fixed.

Tebogo Theledi of Limpopo VW Club

claimed the third spot, with Thabo Sepoloane emerging as the overall winner in the under-15 category.

Sepoloane did not compete with anyone as he was the only one in that age category.

Competition organiser Junior Moatshe said they saw these young boys spinning their bicycle in the streets, and thought it would be great if they bring them together by organising

a contest.

He said they will be hosting this competition on an annual basis, and further highlighted that they would like to expand to other areas of the Waterberg should they have sponsors.

Moatshe said they are planning another similar event, which will be held in December this year.

Mosima Mahapa who was working closely with Moatshe in organising this event, said she is delighted that the inaugural contest went so well.

She said she hopes that the next edition of the competition will be bigger, especially if they can get assistance from the business community and other sectors.

Entrepreneur Happy Motshegoa said he was touched by this initiative, which is why he decided to be part of the event.

He said he believes that this competition will motivate those young boys to focus on positive things in life, and to also help them stay away from destructive activities.