Kruger2Canyon Vol18.01 by Mark Bishop

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Wild Shots students #IamStaying head to Cape Town!

Saturday’s rugby result and all the stories that followed have gone more than a long way towards cementing a previously wavering South African spirit. Messages flew around the globe as South African supporters revelled in what might have been the victory of the century. Led by Siya Kolisi, a most humble leader with endless stories to tell about his life. Who could have dreamt of a better team, a better coach, a better captain, right now right here in this South African situation we find ourselves. As it has been said: England didn’t stand a chance, because they weren’t playing a team, they were playing a nation. Hoedspruiters were right there in full force and support! What a great moment – to be cherished forever... more on page3... Michael Poliza and Neville Ngomane - the legend and the future, seen at the Wild Shots Wildlife Photography Conference in Cape Town last week.

Ten Wild Shots outreach students from the Acorns to Oaks High School had the trip of a lifetime, spending the weekend in Cape Town. They attended the Wild Shots Wildlife Photography Conference. Now in its eighth year, this is Africa’s foremost gathering of wildlife photographers and its aim is to explore the power of nature imagery. It is a day of inspiration, story-telling and stunning images and was founded and run by Hoedspruit resident Harriet Nimmo. The Wild Shots outreach programme was catalysed by the conference’s struggle

over the years to find any South African photographers of colour to join the line-up. This year’s keynote was given by renowned German photographer, Michael Poliza, who made sure he spent time with the students. Hoedspruit photographer Villiers Steyn also joined the speakers’ line-up this year, with a brilliant presentation entitled ‘The five mistakes even the pros make’. After the conference, the students spent the following day touring the Cape Peninsula – the first time they had ever seen the sea. The high school students were also joined by two of Wild Shots Outreach’s most talented graduates – Queen Manyike, now

working as a qualified FGASA guide and Neville Ngomane, winner of the International Young Environmental Photographer of the Year Competition. Wild Shots Outreach founder, Mike Kendrick explained ‘Spending the weekend in Cape Town is an inspirational, rewarding and uplifting experience for these students from rural Mpumalanga. It helps boost their ambition and self-esteem and I hope it will help them develop into Africa’s conservationists of tomorrow…’ A big shout and huge thank you to Nick Coetzer of Buya Buya Travel for his help and generous support transporting the students from Acornhoek to ORT, there and back.

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LOCAL NEWS

Hlokomela Herb Garden gets Organic: PGS Certification On October 23rd, Hlokomela’s Herb Garden went through an assessment by the newly formed Hoedspruit PGS (Participatory Guarantee Systems) and is now ‘Organic – PGS Certified’. ‘Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS) are locally focused quality assurance systems. They certify producers based on active participation of stakeholders and are built on a foundation of trust, so-

Manhunt launched for four dangerous criminals Police in Hoedspruit have launched a manhunt for four prisoners awaiting trial, who escaped from the police holding cells on Sunday 3 November during the afternoon. They are Pompi Vanrooi Kho-

za, Jacky Sekgobela, Neverdie Baloyi and Wilson Letebele. Police consider these men to be very dangerous as they are currently linked to numerous cases including rape, murder, and house and business

Neverdie Dyayani Baloyi aged 39

Police request anyone with valuable information that can lead to the rearrests of these criminals to contact the Station Commander of Hoedspruit Lt.Col Olivia Rhulani Mabasa at 0825658253 or Detective Commander, Captain Cobra Moriri at 0825734773. The four prisoners, aged between 31 and 41, escaped from the cells through the roof. The escapees were identified as follows: 1. Jacky Frans Sekgobela aged 41, resides at Botswana Village in Maake area. He was arrested for House Robbery and Business Robbery. This escapee committed several crimes in Limpopo and Mpumalanga and

breaking. Should you know of their whereabouts please contact your nearest police station on the Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or SMS 32211 immediately. Do not try and

apprehend them as they are considered dangerous. A case of escaping from lawful custody has been opened and investigations into the circumstances of the escape have already begun.

Jacky Frans Sekgobela aged 41

is regarded as dangerous. 2. Neverdie Dyayani Baloyi aged 39. Believed to be residing in the Tzaneen area and is facing charges of Murder, Rape, and House and Business Robbery. He also stole an R5 rifle from a police station, which was later recovered. He is regarded as extremely dangerous. 3. Vanrooi Pompi Khosa aged 36. Resides at Cottondale in Acornhoek and is facing two charges of House Breaking and Theft. 4. Wilson Letebele aged 31. He comes from The Willows village near Hoedspruit and is facing charges of House Robbery and House Breaking. No photgraph supplied.w Above: Vanrooi Pompi Khosa aged 36 well known along the Essex Road area.

cial networks and knowledge exchange.’ The Hoedspruit PGS assesses its members against the South African Organic Standard, which is benchmarked against the IFOAM – Organics International standard and is held by SAOSO (South African Organic Sector Organisation). The Hoedspruit Hub, with funding from GIZ, has supported the launch of the Hoedspruit PGS, along with Hlokomela, Soil with Soul, AWARD, the Mahlathini Development Foundation, Zingela Ulwazi, as well as a few independent growers and market representatives. Organic producers and processors seeking endorsement for local food systems will be able to access 2nd party organic certification through the Hoedspruit PGS. The various areas of assessment included the history of land use and the duration of zero-chemical processes adopted; soil fertility and the various methods used to increase the health of our soils; water management practices; plant management and pest management strategies; and storage, packaging and processing facilities and the maintenance thereof. With a group of nine as-

sessors, the panel spent four hours delving deep into the Hlokomela Herb Garden story. Understanding the full history of the land and the current situation allowed the panel to appreciate how far the Hlokomela Herb Garden, with the help of all the current and past staff, has come to ensure quality production and an ever-increasing biodiversity that has set the scene for a thriving, sustainable natural system. This system emulates the diversity seen in the most secure natural systems on our planet, one form of biomimicry that is evident in the Herb Garden. The Hlokomela Herb Garden has more than 100 species of plants, ranging from culinary herbs, some vegetable varieties, medicinal, soil building and insect repellent plants, as well as a whole host of indigenous species aimed at either providing habitat for beneficial insects or creating quality biomass for their composting system. Look out for the Hoedspruit PGS logo in stores soon. Also lookout for the other PGS members who will be assessed in the near future to get their Hoedspruit PGS certification. To find out more information please read more here https:// www.saoso.org/about-pgs

OWNING THE NEWS

#IamStaying

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The Right to Water Permaculture Explorers, a group of twenty women from RDP Village in Acornhoek, had a break from their usual permaculture and business development classes last Saturday. December Ndholvu, Community Gardener and Water Activist, delivered a class about the water crisis in the Bushbuckridge area, which is severely affecting communities and putting the women’s food gardens and livelihoods, and thus the wellbeing of their families, at risk. RDP Village is off of the Orpen Road, close to the R40, and is in the grip of a prolonged water shortage. The community gets water once or twice a fortnight from communal taps. The municipality turns the water on at midnight, or 3 or 4am, so people have to set their alarm clocks and go and queue in the darkness. Often the water comes out in just a trickle, or runs dry before everyone has access. When confronted about this state of

Comments from some of our locals include Maja Prinsloo: ‘We work at such a special place with the best family in the world... and our cleints, wow what a place to live, there are no words to describe Saturday’. Shannon Hancock: ‘Proudly South African! And always will be!’ Traci Thomson: ‘I love my country I love my people ... I am a proud South African!’ Denise and Jurie van Vuuren: #OnsBly! Sleepers staff: DEFINITELY STAYING!

World Youth Wildlife Summit 2019

Wisani Ngwenya What a wonderful four-day gathering of about 150 youth conservation leaders at Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre From 21-24 September, young people from all around the world gathered to discuss critical issues and solutions to the wildlife crime which we are facing today everywhere in the world. Young people aged 15-18 were engaged in

discussion with conservationist experts, and given a chance to speak their minds about the issue of wildlife crime and help them understand and increase their knowledge. This gathering was initiated with a mission to engage youth conservation leaders in wildlife conservation and protection strategies, to empower delegates to become local, national and international ambassadors for wildlife and conservation, and to encour-

age them to influence policy at every level. It was an inspiring four days with daily routines of empowering, engaging, equipping and educating young people from across the world. All the participants walked out of Kruger Park motivated and energized to fight wildlife crimes. Every day passed with smiles, tranquillity and peace among the participants, with Wild Shots Out-

reach graduates capturing it all on photographs. The final day quickly approached as if there was a catalyst added. Such a gathering is an opportunity to learn how other countries or states deal and manage wildlife crimes. It is with high hopes that in the next coming years, we will be having more young people from local communities, in South Africa and worldwide, leading and addressing issues of wildlife.

affairs, municipal officials allegedly simply shrug and say that there is no water, which is incorrect as other parts of Acornhoek do have water. December started by describing the catchment area that supplies water to Bushbuckridge, and then explained that historically, Bushbuckridge Water Board, and then Rand Water, managed potable water supply to Bushbuckridge. Rand Water’s services were recently terminated, leaving water management to the municipality, which has resulted in a drastic decline in services. Further, December explained that the gum tree plantations on Mariepskop are a huge part of the problem, with each tree sucking up over 120 litres of water per day – multiply that by millions of trees and you will understand why Acornhoek and Bushbuckridge are bone dry. Government committed as far back as 2001 to eradicating these plantations but progress has been slow. As a graduate and facilitator of Changing Practice, a training programme for environmental and water activists presented by the Environmental Monitoring Group and Rhodes University, December co-authored a booklet called “Saving Moholoholo”

which details the situation. Each South African citizen has a constitutional right to water, 25 liters a day at a minimum. December guided Permaculture Explorers participants through the process of taking action about water shortages, by contacting local civic organisations first, then municipalities. Should the municipality fail to remedy the problem, he advised contacting Department of Water and Sanitation at the Provincial level. In short, the situation in RDP Village is unacceptable and an infringement of citizens’ constitutional rights. Communities that do not follow proper procedures of communicating with relevant authorities and registering their complaint will most likely remain without services. The women of Permaculture Explorers were appreciative of December’s insights and suggestions, and also noted that borehole pumps in RDP are being vandalized, further contributing to the crisis. December thanked NPO Zingela Ulwazi for inviting him, and we in turn thank him for his generosity. To read December’s blogs and more about Permaculture Explorers, please visit www. zingelaulwazi.org.za

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Rotarians in action against polio

24 October is World Polio Day, when Rotarians worldwide recognize the progress that has been made so far in the eradication of polio. Rotary is totally committed to the eradication of polio and they are in it to the

end and intend to conquer this terrible disease which impacts on individuals and families. Gary Huang, the Chair of Rotary Foundation states ‘we are fortunate to have great friends in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative – including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which continues to match every dollar donation 2 to 1. We have already eradicated wild poliovirus type 2 and type 3 is soon to be wiped out. India is free from polio and all of Africa may soon be certified polio free.’ Bill and Melinda Gates foundation has taken the unusual step of absorbing a $76 million IOU owed by Nigeria to Japan, for money they had borrowed to fund their polio eradica-

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tion effort. In 2012 Nigeria had more than half the worldwide cases of this paralyzing disease; that number has now been cut to zero and Nigeria has not reported a case of polio in nearly 3 years. The progress made was striking. Ole Ahrens, President of Rotary Hoedspruit, goes on to say ‘we understand the meaning of Service Above Self and we take a stand together with our fellow Rotarians, like minded brothers and sisters around the world who will not give up until we have rid the world of this disease forever’. Rotary Hoedspruit has become part of the history of polio eradication with our weekly popcorn campaign. We make popcorn and provide it to our members and guests at our weekly meetings at Fig and Bean. You fill your bowl with popcorn and place your donation into the red plastic polio eradication container. Alan Partington our Treasurer banks these donations regularly. Mark Daniel Maloney, President of Rotary, International, confirms confidently ‘when we reach our goal, polio will become only the second human disease eradicated on the planet and Rotary will receive international acclaim’. But what matters most he says ‘is the children who will never again have to face this terrible, disabling virus. It is up to us, so let us finish the job’. Donations can be made directly to endpolio.org/donate or you can contact Rotary Hoedspruit President, Ole Ahrens: ole.ahrens@t-online.de Leaders working together to connect, inspire and transform communities.

LOCAL’S LEKKER

A brave young man!

Our son, Hannes Labuschagne, is almost 6 years old and he has been a type 1 diabetic from the age of two and a half years. Interestingly enough, he didn’t get diabetes from living an unhealthy lifestyle. Type 1 is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the body’s pancreas. This is where insulin is produced. Without insulin, he would die. With too much he can also die. He is on a Medtronic insulin pump with a sensor which monitors him 24 hours a day. We do carb counting for everything that he eats. This is a battle every single day trying not to allow his blood glucose levels to go high or too low. It doesn’t matter how well this is managed; it remains a risk. Although he can do the same things as any other child, he needs to be monitored constantly. This will remain a battle, for the rest of his life or until a cure is found. We have a diabetes awareness day on the 14th of November 2019 at Mariepskop Primary School, which is also World Diabetes day. At the awareness day we are going to plant a tree called: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow and from there we will do the same in November of each year.

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SCS Class of 2019 - Well done! “Be inspired by others’ success, not defeated”

On Friday, 11 October, Southern Cross College held their 9th Annual Awards Evening under the beautiful African sky and celebrated our wonderfully talented learners. The guest speaker, Mr Greg Gibbs, delivered an insightful speech about leadership and what it entails. He congratulated the 2019 matric class on yet another successful year and called on the Grade 12 class of 2020 to build on the legacies which have been left behind. The focus of the evening was the 2019 Grade 12 class and they were recognised not only for their academic abilities but

for other important roles they have played. Nhlalala Tivane, Head of School for 2019, was awarded a total of eight prizes. Special prizes were also awarded to Kutlwano Moagi, Brain Mangena and Zweli Nkosi, and Dewald Dumon and Michaela Naudé were Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year respectively. The evening also saw the announcement of the leaders for 2020. Robert Kearns will be Head of School and Cathan Moore the Vice Head. Maria Pica De Oliveira was named Head of Tamboti Boarding

Nhlalala Tivane, Head of School for 2019

Kutlwanon (Shorty) Mgoai

Dewald Dumon

House and Kgaphy Mathole Head of Jackalberry Boarding House. The following evening, Saturday, 12 October, was the last of the school activities for the 2019 Grade 12 class. The theme of the 2019 Matric Farewell was ‘Enchanted Forest’, and with a beautifully decorated marquee it was truly an enchanted evening. It is a very

personal event on the SCS calendar with Grade 12 parents attending the evening along with staff, the Grade 12s, and their partners, to reminisce and celebrate their High School journey coming to an end. A wonderful run of events reflecting the successes of 2019 and the promise of another fantastic year in 2020. Well done and go well Class of 2019.

Pedalling for possibility

Together we can make a difference! On 29 November 2019, Thias Taute and Bertus Meiring from Helping Hub, in association with Partners for Possibility, will be cycling and walking for 24 hours to raise crucial funds for schools in the rural areas surrounding Hoedspruit (Acornhoek, Finale, The Willows, and The Oaks). Thias aims to complete at least 350 km on his mountain bike and Bertus is aiming to complete 150 km on foot! Funds raised will be used for various important projects like water tanks, establishing vegetable gardens, up-skilling teachers, etc. as identified through the Partners for Possibility programme. You can help us to make a difference by donating your time or money to our campaign, Pedalling for Possibility. You can contribute by making a donation here on our campaign page, or you can contribute with your time/skills (e.g. helping to set up vegetable gardens, doing electrical/plumbing work at the schools, etc.) by: Pledging a fixed amount of time via email to Megan in the following format: I want to sponsor (number) of hours of my time to assist by (please specify) Sponsor a number of hours per completed km, please send your pledge via email to Megan in the following format: I want to sponsor the rider/runner (choose one or both) with (number) of hours per (number) of completed km. Sponsor the rider or runner per completed km, please

send your pledge via email to Megan in the following format: I want to sponsor the rider/runner (choose one or both) with (amount in Rand, Dollar, Pound, etc.) per completed km. You’ll be billed after the event for your payment. Helping Hub is a registered NPC that invests in social development and community upliftment in the rural areas surrounding Hoedspruit. Our social development programmes include: up-skilling of unemployed youth through agroecology and organic agriculture skills training; a youth education programme that starts with a high school bursary programme (including mentoring) for talented learners; as well as whole school development. Helping Hub also does internship placements with commercial farmers for undergraduate students, helping them with essential skills training during their placements. Partners for Possibility is a creative solution to South Africa› education crisis - it is a co-action, co-learning partnership between School Principals and Business Leaders, enabling social cohesion through partnerships, and empowering Principals to become change leaders in their schools and communities. The Partners for Possibility Programme facilitates cross-sectoral reciprocal partnerships between Business, Government and the Social Sector.

Please contact Megan Loftie-Eaton at megan@hoedspruithub.com

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Counter Salesman

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Riepies verf die stad rooi

Laeveld Trekkers Ohrigstad is looking for an organized, accurate and performancedriven individual to join the Branch in Ohrigstad as a Counter Salesman

Duties and Responsibilities: • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Respond to all telephonic and retail sales enquiries Ensure customer satisfaction through service Grow and maintain existing customer base Increase sales and achieve sales targets Must be prepared to assist in all facets of our business To achieve branch targets and ensure that customer requirement are met Maintain and obtain new business, promote and follow-up on specials Generate quotations to clients Generate invoices to clients Assist with stock taking and stock control Willingness to expand knowledge on various product groups. Maintain stock shelf care Be Afrikaans and English speaking

Qualifications & Experience: • • • • • • • • • • • •

5 years of retail sales experience Matric / Grade 12 Valid drivers’ licence Experience in agricultural parts sales Knowledge of agricultural products. Tractor parts and Retail experience A good and courteous telephonic manner Good communication skills and proven track record Computer Literacy and the ability to work under pressure Must be a dynamic and self-motivated individual Be professional Be passionate about sales Strong attention to detail and ability to per form tasks carefully and accurately Bonus – December / Commission - % on sales / Job type – Permanent Location – Orighstad / Industry - Agriculture Job Closing Date - 31/12/2019 / Apply on Email - alwyng@lvt.co.za

Jaunli Huddle By Laerskool Mariepskop is daar ‘n jare lange tradisie waar die Riepie-plaaskinders stadliggies toe gevat word. Die Riepie-Graad 7’s was so bevoorregd om op toer al die lekker dinge van die stad en omliggende areas te gaan geniet. Die groep het die toer afgeskop met ‘n ronte ysskaats. Vir party kinders kom skaats natuurlik en lyk soos pro’s en vir ander, kom ons sê net minder natuurlik. Daarna het die arkade waar hulle speletjies kon speel nie een Hoedspruitkind teleurgestel nie. Dag twee het bestaan uit pret by Sun City. Die weer het per-

fek saam gespeel vir n see, son en strand dag. Dit was’ n dag propvol baie lag, swem, dans en sing. Die kinders het maar net weereens bewys hulle is nie stadskinders wat kan stilsit nie. Hulle het geswem tot op die laaste minuut. Die Riepies het tuis gegaan by Achterberg te Krugersdorp. Na ontbyt is hul na Ijump waar die kinders letterlik vir 2ure aanmekaar trampolien gespring het. Hul het tot resies gehardloop op die trampolien. Daar het die Roosboompies se kompeterende kant navore gekom. Die verloor het hulle nie baie geniet nie. Daarna is hul na Monte Casino. Ten pin bowling was gevolg deur

2 rondtes Lazertag. Dit was meeste seuns se hoogtepunt van die toer. Na die tyd is die tellings in diepte bespreek om te kyk wie het die meeste geskiet en wie is die meeste geskiet. Na die tyd is hul met ‘n heerlike draairoomys bederf. Die Riepies se les was, moenie een sekonde van die dag mors nie. Maak elke liewe een tel. Probeer alles, al maak dit jou bang. Jy is dalk net goed in dit. Die leerders het Laerskool Mariepskop verlaat met 27 Graad 7-leerders en terug gekom met kinders wat reg is om die Hoërskool net beide hande aan te gryp.

NOTICE OF BASIC ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROCESS Notice is hereby given that an application is intended to be lodged with the Limpopo Economic Development, Environment & Tourism Department in terms of Regulations 41(2)(c(i)) of the regulations published in the Government Notice No. 326 of 07 April 2017 published under section 24(2)(c) of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act 107 of 1998) of intent to carry out the following activities:

DEVELOPMENT OF LODGE AND STAFF VILLAGE Description of proposed activities: TriReach Investments is planning to develop a lodge and staff village. These activities will trigger Listing Notice 1: Activities 12 and Listing Notice 3: Activities 6, 12, and 14 of the amended Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations published in the Government Gazette No. 327 and No. 324 on the 7 of April 2017 under the National Environmental Management Act (Act No. 107 of 1998). Where triggered listed activities are Listing Notice 1: Activity 12: The development of – (ii) infrastructure or structures with a physical footprint of 100 square metres or more; where such development occurs a) within a watercourse; or c) if no development setback exists, within 32metres of a watercourse, measured from the edge of a watercourse; Listing Notice 3: Activity 6: The development of resort, lodges, hotels, tourism or hospitality facilities that sleep 15 people or more; Activity #12: The clearance of 300 square metres or more of indigenous vegetation except where such clearance of indigenous vegetation is required for maintenance purposes undertaken in accordance with a maintenance management plan; and Activity #14: The development of – (ii) infrastructure or structures where a physical footprint of 10 square metres or more; where such development occurs – c) if no development setback has been adopted, within 32 metres of a watercourse, measured from the edge of a watercourse. The proposed development is situated on the farm the portion 262 Guernsey 81 KU (SG Code T0KU00000000008100262), within the Maruleng Local Municipality, Mopani District Municipality, Limpopo Province Name of Applicant:

TriReach Investments Danni Suskin

Name of Consultant: Emross Consulting (Pty) Ltd, P.O. Box 507, White River, 1240. Tel: 013 751 1015 | e:mail: a.emery@emross.co.za Contact Person: Anthony Emery. Cell No.: 082 467 8868 The date of Publication of this advert is the 8 November 2019. In order to ensure that you are identified as an interested and/or affected party, if you so wish, please submit your name, contact information and interest in the abovementioned project to the contact person given above within 30 days of publication of the advertisement.

NOTICE OF BASIC ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROCESS Notice is hereby given that an application is intended to be lodged with the Limpopo Economic Development, Environment & Tourism in terms of Section 24(G) of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act 107 of 1998) as amended for the rectification of the following activities:

THE CONSTRUCTION OF A LODGE Description of the activity: a lodge was constructed adjacent to a dam on the farm portion 261 Guernsey 81 KU. This activity triggered Listing Notice 1: Activities 12 and Listing Notice 3: Activities 6, 12, and 14 of the amended Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations published in the Government Gazette No. 327 and No. 324 on the 7 of April 2017 under the National Environmental Management Act (Act No. 107 of 1998). Where triggered listed activities are Listing Notice 1: Activity 12: The development of – (ii) infrastructure or structures with a physical footprint of 100 square metres or more; where such development occurs a) within a watercourse; or c) if no development setback exists, within 32metres of a watercourse, measured from the edge of a watercourse; Listing Notice 3: Activity 6: The development of resort, lodges, hotels, tourism or hospitality facilities that sleep 15 people or more; Activity #12: The clearance of 300 square metres or more of indigenous vegetation except where such clearance of indigenous vegetation is required for maintenance purposes undertaken in accordance with a maintenance management plan; and Activity #14: The development of – (ii) infrastructure or structures where a physical footprint of 10 square metres or more; where such development occurs – c) if no development setback has been adopted, within 32 metres of a watercourse, measured from the edge of a watercourse. The proposed development is situated on the farm the portion 261 Guernsey 81 KU (SG Code T0KU00000000008100261), within the Maruleng Local Municipality, Mopani District Municipality, Limpopo Province. Name of Applicant: Kubili Lodge Mr. Julian Koski Name of Consultant: Emross Consulting (Pty) Ltd, P.O. Box 507, White River, 1240. Tel: 013 751 1015 | e:mail: a.emery@emross.co.za Contact Person: Anthony Emery. Cell No.: 082 467 8868 The date of Publication of this advert is the 8 November 2019. In order to ensure that you are identified as an interested and/or affected party, if you so wish, please submit your name, contact information and interest in the abovementioned project to the contact person given above within 30 days of publication of the advertisement.

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Jarryd’s Trendy Ts hit Hoedspruit Heidi Lee Smith Hoedspruit town really is one of a kind: We all know it’s the centre of the Universe, right? I am so excited to announce the launch of our Trendy T’s range that I hope will be taking the Hoed by storm. I honestly found it an intimidating

task to design a print that would be trendy enough for locals to wear and love, and appealing enough for tourists to buy and take home. But I had to knuckle down and get it done because I have Jarryd, or Djumma, as he is more fondly known. Jarryd is 15 and was born with Down Syndrome. The money from

Requirements: Technical background / Knowledge of buildings and terrain / Driver’s license / Grade 12 / Qualified Apprentice requirements with 5 year experience Applications must be handed in at Drakensig Primary School’s office Sluitingsdatum / Closing date: 8 November 2019 Onderhoude / Interviews: 11 November 2019

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Ford Phalaborwa was crowned Hoedspruit Touchies Champs 2019

With all the celebrations and excitement of the World Cup it seemed the perfect time to host a Touch Rugby Tournament in our town! The enthusiasm was amazing, the community jumped in and entered their teams, and 128 players registered. Some teams came only for a day of fun, but the majority took the competition very seriously. The fundraiser in aid of the local Hockey Club was such a huge success that we are already planning a league for next year. Hopefully this event will grow and become one of the big sport days in the Hoedspruit calendar! Century 21 was our main sponsor for the day, but a lot more companies joined in to make the day possible. We raised a large amount for the hockey, to help us with next year’s funding, and a small amount also for the ground hornbill project in Hoed-

spruit. Right from the first round the big dogs, like Black Stars and Tzaneen Rugby Club, stamped their authority on the event. Team Congo Rockets stood out as one with the most spirited and well-behaved teams on the pitch and won the title Team of the Day. In the semi finals Tzaneen Rugby club met Black Stars, and the two Phalaborwa teams, Phalaborwa Ford and Phalaborwa Padhonde pitted against each other. The tournament continued late into the night, and at 22.30 the finals kicked off. Phalaborwa Ford lost to the Black Stars who were out to prove a point and kept the ball in hand most of the game. Their try scoring machine Dayan Webb scoried his 10th try, making him the player of the tournament, but also giving Ford the Trophy in the end.

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