Bulletin 29 July 2011 by Far North Bulletin

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Tzaneen, Modjadjiskloof, Haenertsburg, Letsitele, Phalaborwa, Gravelotte, Giyani, Hoedspruit, Lenyenye, Mica, Mooketsi, Nkowankowa, Ofcolaco, Trichardtsdal

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Bombshell Vossiemylpaal bl. 16 & 17

Insurance Focus Xtra p. 13 -15

‘Corruption is out of control’

Binne: agri-nuus wat werklik saak maak

Green light for Traffic lights Resilient, the developers of the new Lifestyle Mall next to the R71, will soon be spending at least R3 milion on rebuilding the road and installing traffic lights.

Three sets of traffic lights should make a huge difference to traffic flow on the R71 into Tzaneen. It will also force motorists to reduce speed when approaching the fourway entrance into the town. Apart from the traffic lights, the road between die entrance to the MediClinic and the fourway crossing will have an island, preventing motorists to turn right into the Sasol filling station. Big trucks will have to find new overnight parking and in general the entrance to the town will be facelifted.

Today’s march by Cosatu in Polokwane could well witness the beginning of the end for at least twenty prominent Limpopo politicians and business ‘leaders’. Cosatu Provincial Secretary Dan Sebabi said they will march with participating tripartite alliance partners and the Mass Democratic Movement to hand over a memorandum to Premier Cassel Mathale, naming and shaming at least twenty “high flyers” and to expose a R350 million spending spree. The memorandum will be calling for criminal charges against private entities allegedly engaged in business with the Limpopo government. Sebabi said their focus is on crushing corruption so as to create jobs and deliver quality public services. He added that a follow-up march might follow early in September. He also said they will continue to focus on the affairs of parastatals and municipalities. In the mean time the Bulletin is relentless in its investigations into certain projects (in the last seven years Bulletin has probably offered the community more exposés than in the preceding seventy years!). Recently we have made further discoveries about a number of issues and on page 5 our readers get the opportunity to get to know more about one: the drama around the Dandoni Dam, Selby Construction, Esorfranki Pipelines, the Mopani District Municpality, Tlong Re Yeng Trading and others.

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Concern about teenage pregnancies The MEC for health and social development, Ms Dikeledi Magadzi, is concerned about an alarming spate of teenage pregnancies in the province. She urged community members to get involved in the fight against teenage pregnancy in the communities. Magadzi warned young girls against engaging in sex before marriage. Magadzi encouraged people to continue testing and checking their status, not only for HIV, but also for other diseases. “TB, breast cancer, diabetes and other diseases are also dangerous and people must consult our clinics for testing. I need everyone to live a healthy life,” she said.

New citrus export market introduced A new and sustainable export market for citrus producers in Limpopo could be created in the near future, thanks to a visit by representatives of a Sicilian export company to the province. The team of Oranfrizer stressed that their visit aim to establish an export/import relationship with citrus producers in Limpopo; and introduce a new orange variety named Terocco to farmers. The variety has reddish flesh and produces a reddish juice. They claim it contains more nutrients. The company has been in citrus trading for almost fifty years and is currently selling citrus and citrus produce in Europe. They deal directly with the largest supermarket groups in Europe and in this way established a guaranteed market.

“The European citrus production season is between December and May, but during the remaining months there is still a high demand for oranges and orange juice. This is why we are here, as farmers here can supply us during the ‘dead’ months,” Ms Sara Grasso, leader of the delegation said. “Our climate and soil types are good for the production of Terocco and new orchards should be in full production three to four years after planting,” Ms Dipuo Letsatsi-Duba, MEC for agriculture said. The visit follows a recent visit by the Premier of Limpopo and a delegation to Italy. The MEC said she never expected such positive results within a few weeks after their visit. — Limpopo News Service

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BELOW: Mss Ingrid Pienaar, Marina Boekee and Messrs Theunis Pienaar and De Klerk Fourie are seen here in a ‘winey’ mood at the Tzaneen and Letaba Rotary Clubs’ tenth annual wine auction. A hundred lots of wine were auctioned, fetching high prices and a total of R67 425 was made, a few hundred rand more than the bid fetchings of last year. LEFT: Ms Barbara Schambacher (a friend of Rotary) received a ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ from Rotary president André Boekee and past president Faan de Swardt of the Tzaneen Rotary Club, for her involvement and dedication of her services over the past few years in ensuring that the annual wine auction ‘runs on oiled wheels’.

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Wine auction went well

Vlieg praat met die Volk, en krap waar dit jeuk

Vlieg kan nou maar net nie verstaan dat die mens nie lesse uit die natuur kan leer nie. Hulle sal oor en oor dieselfde foute begaan, maar nooit iets daaruit leer om dit die volgende keer anders te doen nie. Daar is talle voorbeelde wat Vlieg kan noem van hoe die mens sy kop aanhou stamp, ten spyte van sy selfvoldane beterwete. Hoeveel Demoinas of Doloresse of Dorcasse moet Margate se Wimpy nou nog die see inspoel, voordat iemand gaan agterkom hulle het die dêm ding op die verkeerde plek gebou? Bou hom hoër op in die straat en dit sal nie elke paar jaar oorgebou hoef te word nie. Elke jaar verdrink daar honderde plakkers in die Jukskei waar hy deur Alexandra loop, as die rivier sy walle oorstroom en niemand intussen leer swem het nie. Maar elke jaar bou hulle net weer hutte in die modder as die water gesak het. As selfs Vlieg weet San Francisco en Los Angeles in California is in die gebied met die meeste seismiese aktiwiteit ter wêreld, vir wat het die Amerikaners, wat kwansuis so slim is, twee sulke helse stede daar loop sta’ en bou? Vlieg weet die Japanners het vooruit gedink met hul hout-en-papierhuisies vir die aardbewings, maar nie daaraan gedink dat papier nie water keer nie. Daar is natuurlik sekere anti-evolusionêre opvoedkundige Burgers en sekere Dinamuse dominees wat glo dat sulke gebeure die mensdom se straf vir sy sonde is. Vlieg dink eerder dit is van stupidgeit om nie na die natuur te luister nie. Net so, sien Vlieg, is daar twee ou bulle wat mekaar so ewe uitdaag! Het hulle dan nie geweet dat dit eintlik ‘n jong en ‘n ou bul is wat mekaar daag om dominansie in die eiendoms…ag Vlieg bedoel eintlik diereryk nie? Dit laat Vlieg natuurlik onwillekeurig terugdink aan die storie wat hy destyds gehoor het van dieselfde bul wat so ‘n groot Flippen tantrum gegooi het oor die naburige hospitaal sy draad en een van sy lietsjiebome beskadig het. Toe Vlieg noudie dag vir sy prostaatondersoek moes gaan, sien hy die draad en die lietjsieboom is nou in elk geval heeltemal daarmee heen! Van een ding wat die natuur ons leer is Vlieg natuurlik doodseker… die wiel draai…

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Rowers slaan helder oordag toe “I’ll shoot you”, dreig hulle Me Gwenn en prof Nic van Schalkwyk. Onder wys me Van Schalkwyk van die verskeie snye wat sy tydens die gewapende roof by hul huis langs Golden Acres in Tzaneen opgedoen het. ‘n Rower het verskeie kere haar hand met ‘n mes gekap, toe sy die paniek-knoppie probeer druk het. Foto’s: Retha Nel

“I’ll shoot you,” het die rowers herhaaldelik gegil, tydens die rooftog op ‘n hoewe langs Golden Acres-landgoed in Tzaneen. Die slagoffers, Prof Nic en me Gwenn van Schalkwyk, is Sondag (24 Julie) na kerk deur drie vermeende rowers ingewag. Me Van Schalkwyk het niksvermoedend die alarm afgeskakel, voordat een van die rowers, met ‘n geweer in die hand, haar getakel en by die huis ingestoot het. Sy het onmiddellik probeer om die paniekknoppie te druk, maar haar hand is verskeie kere met ‘n mes weg-gekap. Toe sy daarin slaag om die knoppie te druk en die alarm afgaan, het die drie rowers paniekbevange geraak en die egpaar op die vloer laat lê om hul vas te bind. Hul wou hê die Van Schalkwyks moet die alarm afsit, maar wou hulle nie toelaat om te beweeg nie. Die rowers het rondbeweeg, terwyl hulle besluit het wat om volgende te doen. Me Van Schalkwyk kon toe daarin slaag om een van die rowers in die veiligheidsdeur se kosyn met die hek vas te druk en die ander twee te keer om in te kom. Een van die Van Schalkwyks se werkers wat naby die huis bly het die klomp mense by die hek gesien en begin skree. Me Van Schalkwyk is weggestamp en het oor ‘n brons sierbord geval, toe die vasgekeerde rower probeer ontsnap. Die rowers het te voet in verskeie rigtings gevlug. Kort daarna het die polisie en sekuriteitswagte opgedaag. Die rowers het ‘n beursie met R150 en prof Van Schalkwyk se rybewys en me Van Schalkwyk se handsak met R200 in te buit. Haar handsak is later in die gras naby die huis gevind. Die Van Schalkwyks sê alles het so vinnig gebeur dat hul nie alles helder kan onthou nie. Eers na die rooftog het me Van Schalkwyk besef dat haar broek se knieë deurgeskuur is en neem aan dat die rowers, toe sy op haar knieë gedwing is, haar rondgesleep het. Die Van Schalkwyks se sekuriteitswag is reeds teen ongeveer 08:00 oorval en vasgebind. Een van die rowers het sy uniform en mus tydens die rooftog gedra. • Geen verdagtes is nog aangekeer nie, maar daar word vermoed dat meer mense by die rooftog betrokke was.

Volunteers working at the Vervet Monkey Foundation outside Tzaneen ran into trouble during a visit to the Debengeni water falls in Magoesbaskloof on Sunday. They called Mr Dave Protter, who immediately activated the Tzaneen Ambulance Service (TAS) and established a command control centre at Debengeni. Fire & Rescue vehicles and even a helicopter were placed on standby in Polokwane. One of the visitors, Ms Gabi Bertrand (covered in a thermal blanket) from France broke her leg during a fall. In the photo are Mr Arthur Kegels from Belgium and Mss Ellen van der Staal from Holland, Georgia Williamson, Joanne Taylor, Emily Elmer and Lorraine Belcher from England.

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Six mayors inaugurated An estimated 8 000 people (most transported to Mawa, close to Nwamaitwa, for the ceremony) attended the inauguration of the Mopani district’s mayors over the weekend. Messrs Joshua Matlou (Mopani District Municipality), City Modjadji (Greater Letaba), Pule Mafologele (Maruleng), Pat Hlungwane (Greater Giyani) and Mss Dikeledi Mmetle (Greater Tzaneen) and Anah Sono (Ba-Phalaborwa) were asked by magistrate Moloto to take the oath. Matlou addressed the crowd and said “we must work together as various institutions of government, the private sector and communities to ensure that we fast track the vision

Mayors for Mopani

Padtekens ís verkeerd

Six Mopani mayors were inaugurated over the weekend (read report on this page): at the back are Messrs Pule Mafologele of Maruleng Municipality, Pat Hlungwane of Greater Giyani Municipality, Ms Dikeledi Mmetle of Greater Tzaneen Municipality and Ms Anah Sono of Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality. In front are Messrs City Modjadji of Greater Letaba Municipality, Soviet Lekganyane, MEC for coope-rative governance and human settlement, and Joshua Matlou of Mopani District Municipality.

Die onwettige padtekens in Georges Valley (soos in Tzaneen) voldoen beslis nie aan die voorskrifte van die wet nie, maar dit is nie Limpopo Roads Agency (RAL) se probleem nie. Die departement van vervoer moet dit regstel, sê ‘n woordvoerder van RAL nou — nadat die Bulletin maande gelede al op die probleem gewys het. Ons het nou by die departement van vervoer navraag hieroor gedoen, en ons aanvanklike navraag aan RAL is ook deur hulle na vervoer verwys, maar vervoer se woordvoerder het nie voor ons druktyd gereageer nie. RAL sê ook ons navraag oor die snelperk van 60 km/h op die vlakte lank voor mens die bergpas kry, klink nie reg nie en behoort ook deur vervoer opgevolg te word. Inmiddels sal noodsaaklike herstelwerk aan dié GV-pad, wat tans baie swaar verkeer dra vanweë die bouwerk aan die Magoebaskloofroete, glo eersdaags begin. Provinsiale verkeerslui “kampeer” nou vanweë die toename in verkeer via Georges Valley so te sê daagliks in einste die 60 km/h-sone, om motoriste vir oorskryding van die onverstaanbare snelperk te betrap en te beboet. Die herstelwerk aan die pad, wat in heelwat minder as ‘n jaar nadat dit deur ‘n “bemagtigingskontrakteur” gedoen is en weer liederlik begin opbreek het, sal hopelik eersdaags begin. Motoriste doen weer groot skade aan hul voertuie op, weens erge slaggate. Die gate is die afgelope week met grond opgevul, maar dit hou op die beste enkele dae en dan is dit maar weer uitgetrap. Wees dus versigtig op dié pad; vir slaggate en die snelstrik by Zonntag se saagmeul.

of building better communities”. He warned officials and councillors against corruption, labeling corruption and greed as enemies of change and development. After his speech he handed out irons and hotplates, courtesy of Eskom. The MEC for cooperative governance and human settlement, Mr Soviet Lekganyane, was one of the distinguished guests who attended the event. He urged councilors to double their efforts to accelerate service delivery and encouraged community participation. DJ Cleo, Winnie Mashaba and local artist Candy from Bolobedu entertained the crowd till almost dark.

Lim rail to be upgraded A memorandum of understanding (MOU) whereby an integrated freight transport infrastructure plan and systems will be established that will enhance economic growth and development in Limpopo has been signed in Polokwane. The MOU has been signed by the CEO of Transnet Freight Rail, Mr Siyabonga Gama, and Ms Pinky Kekana, MEC for Roads and Transport in Limpopo, on Thursday. “It is a fact that freight transportation within Limpopo is not integrated and mostly road based, this justifying efforts to relocate railable freight from road to the rail network. “Informed by the outcomes of the initial investigations, the parties agree that further studies are required to take the initiative to the second phase,” said Gama. According to him this entails a comprehensive feasibility study to test: • The viability of a freight rail service between Tzaneen/Letsitele and Durban and/or Cape Town harbour; and • The viability of establishing a citrus hub

with sorting, packing and cold storage facilities as well as establishing a fresh produce market in Polokwane. MEC Kekana said no economy can thrive without developed rail, road, maritime and aviation infrastructure networks. “No economy can develop unless its transport sector plays its part in facilitating the movement of people, goods and services throughout the economy,” said Kekana. According to the MEC freight transport makes a vital contribution to the economy and society, and is the heart of globalization. “It is therefore important to recognise that the transport and economic dimensions in the SADC regions are linked; the one cannot be seen in isolation from the other, goods and services need to be transported much more frequently in order to sustain the economies,” she said. She also said her department has begun a process to establish their own freight databank for they know the importance of employing information for development control and longterm planning. “The databank will show growth concentration of industry and potential growth areas. This could be a barometer of economic activity levels in the province and therefore indicate the vibrant areas to invest in,” Kekana concluded. — Limpopo News Service

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Here’s another crow’s nest... The squabble between a tenderer and the Mopani District Municipality (MDM) over the construction of a R200m pipeline between the Dandoni and Nsami Dams in Limpopo is now heading for the Supreme Court of Appeal. Construction on the 51 km pipeline was halted by an interim high court order recently after the company Esorfranki Pipelines

applied for intervention. Esorfranki’s tender for the project was R10m less than that of a joint venture, Tlong Re Yeng Trading and Base Major Construction, in whose favour the contract was awarded by the MDM. It all started in November last year when the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) investigated the tender

Malik in die hof Mnr Bernard Malik, die eienaar van BMK Electronics in Tzaneen en soms erg omstrede, was Dinsdag in die hof in Tzaneen as ’n getuie in ’n strafsaak. ’n Gerug het in omloop gekom dat Malik die aangeklaagde in ’n bedrogsaak is en dat hy in hegtenis geneem is, maar kapt Simon Shikwambama van die Tzaneen Polisie het dit weerlê. Die senior aanklaer het ook ontken dat Malik ’n aangeklaagde in ’n strafsaak is en bevestig hy was net ’n getuie. Dit gaan goed met me Desiree van der Walt, die DA se leier in Limpopo, wat Dinsdag in ’n groot motorongeluk tussen Polokwane en Tzaneen beseer is. Sy is kortliks vir ligte kneusbeserings in die plaaslike MediClinic opgeneem en ontslaan; en sy is reeds weer besig met haar werkverpligtings.

Boere is bitter ‘Die hele affêre stink’

Een van die boere van die Harmonieblok wat vervolg is oor geld uit die Land Bank se nou berugte Mafisa-projek wat glo “verkeerd” aangewend is, mnr Theo Behrens, het ‘n pleitooreenkoms met die Staat gesluit. Ingevolge die ooreenkoms sou hy tien maande gevangenisstraf moes uitdien en dan vir etlike maande onder korrektiewe toesig verkeer. Die ooreenkoms is ter elfder ure opgeskort, na nuwe onderhandelings met die Staat en ‘n nuwe regspan wat deur Behrens aangestel is. Dit is nie bekend hoe ver die regsproses ten opsigte van die ander boere gevorder het nie. Mnr Jenke Nagel, prokureur vir van die ander boere, sê die aangeleentheid is in ‘n baie sensitiewe stadium en hy wil nie nou kommentaar lewer nie. Daar is erge frustrasie by boere oor “die aanslag teen boere, terwyl dit onduidelik is of die miljarde rand wat uit die Land Bank deur baantjies vir boeties na onder meer gholflandgoedere onregmatig gekanaliseer is”. “Die hele affêre stink,” het ‘n bekende boer dié week gesê en bygevoeg “ons sal nie dat Theo geoffer word nie”.

which officials said was incorrectly advertised. It was confirmed that the joint venture was graded lower than what is required for a contract of over R200m. It was also alleged that Tlong Re Yeng Trading was only registered with Cipro as a company two days after the tender was advertised. The municipal manager of the MDM, Mr Tim Maake, has now taken the case tot the SCA, because he argued that the delay is not in the interest of the affected communities who are dependant on the water supply. He also said that the high court order was made in a “prejudicial” manner. Maake’s claims, however, were described by Esorfranki’s MD, Mr Davie Gibbons, as blatant lies and that the MDM had “ulterior motives”. In the mean time it was established that one of the stakeholders who has a 30% share in the joint venture, is Ms Constance Male-

bati of Lenyenye near Tzaneen. She is the elder sister of Mr Selby Manthata of Selby Construction, allegedly a close friend and business partner of Limpopo Premier Cassel Mathale. He is said to also have links with the ANC Youth League (ANCYL) in the province. Another sister, Ms Julitha Manthata, is a co-director of Selby Construction. She is registered along with Malebati as a director in three other companies. Malebati is also listed by Cipro as a director of Todi Trading Enterprises in which Mathale held a directorship previously. Two law firms, one in Tzaneen and the other in Johannesburg (for Esorfranki), are working on the case, but refused to disclose any information at this stage. • This, however, is the tip of the iceberg and Bulletin will publish some startling information in connection with this crow’s nest next week.

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Is dit politieke wil? Is dit politieke wil, of is dit die druk van onder wat begin dreig om die drukkoker se deksel te laat afskiet? Ons het ‘n mening oor watter een van die twee dit is, maar dit is tans onbelangrik. As ons net uit meer oorde oorlogsverklarings kry teen die verterende korrupsie wat ons land — en veral ons provinsie — oorspoel, en genoeg “oorloglustige soldate” kan monster, kan ons dalk nog red wat te redde is. Daarom hoop ons Cosatu en hul alliansievennote se optog vandag in die hoofstad is suksesvol; en bring resultate. Die gerugte, bewerings en bewyse (ongelukkig is dit skaars) van korrupsie in ons onmiddellike omgewing stroom steeds in. Hiermee saam hoor mens byna daagliks van vermorsing of moontlike vermorsing van kosbare belastingbetalersgeld. Is dit werklik nodig om ‘n vloot busse te huur om 4 000 mense aan te ry vir die inhuldiging van burgemeesters, kunstenaars te kontrakteer en tot in die nag te makietie as mense rondom die perseel koud en honger gaan slaap? Is dit werklik vir die distriksmunisipaliteit (MDM) nodig om R116 000 aan baniere te bestee? Geld vir ‘n groot TV-skerm om die plegtigheid te vertoon was werklik oorbodig. Iemand by die MDM is natuurlik lankal verslaaf aan klere wat met die MDM se embleem en naam versier word en laat nie die geringste geleentheid om geld hierop uit te gee, verbygaan nie. Dit is nie korrup nie, wel uiters onverantwoordelike spandabelrigheid. En dit sal ook mettertyd moet eindig.

Pasop

Dogter van bejaardes in Tzaneen skryf: Daar’s ‘n paar lamsakke in die omtrek wat hulself voordoen as weldoeners. Hul sê hul kom van Bloemfontein en maak meubels skoon. Na al die meubels uitgedra is kom vra hul vir hul betaling, want hul moet kwansuis gaan bank en die volgende oomblik is hul skoonveld. Hul los alles net daar nat en nie skoon nie en die bejaardes moet self sien en kom klaar. Kyk uit vir hulle en as jy hul sien, sê asseblief vir hulle wat hulle behoort te hoor.

Groot dankbaarheid

Laureen Naude skryf namens die God’s Haven se bestuur: Namens die inwoners, families en bestuur wil ons uit die diepte van ons harte vir Letaba Alarms opreg bedank vir die brandalarmstelsel, sowel as die paniekstelsel en meegaande diens wat aan God’s Haven Sorgsentrum gelewer word. Dankie ook vir die heerlike eetgoed, sap en die pragtige ruiker. Verder wil ons ook dankie sê vir die blootstelling aan die gemeenskap en gepaardgaande besighede, wat jul betrek om ons te ondersteun. Al die eer aan ons Hemelse Vader wat jul bereid en gewillig maak om ons te ondersteun, ons bid ook Gods rykste seën op jul besigheid en individue toe.

Nooi Vlieg

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The power of prayer is really amazing, if we use it for unselfish means. It is no use asking God to make us a millionaire if we are not prepared to also work towards this goal. In the past few weeks, after a request for prayer for Simon Venter, God has been faithful as always and heard us. At first all seemed to be going wrong for Simon, and yes, his life was hanging on a thread. But suddenly a change seemed to be taking place. Simon was starting to get better. Now one can always speculate as to the reason for his improvement. But I know that God intervened, He heard our prayers. He started the process of healing. Thus all praise and glory must go to Him and Him alone. This might power of prayer has once again been seen to be very effective. Thus although prayers are still needed for Simon, we need to extend our prayers. We need to pray into everything that is wrong in this world. I know God will hear us and He will do what is right for us. But we must be diligent in our prayers and not only pray in time of need. We need also to give Him the thanks for what He does for us every day. Although we might accept things as taken. God is involved in everyone of our lives. Pray constantly and reap the benefits. God Bless You All

Bulletin supports all lawful actions to end violence against women and children

vol was aangesien die talent in Tzaneen nie aan jou standaard voldoen nie. Maar jy het nog nie al die talent in Tzaneen gesien(of gehoor ) nie! Met dit in gedagte, nooi ek jou vriendelik uit na die Talentaand vanaand by die NG Kerk (jy het seker darem al die “banner” gesien). Siende dat jy “ananomoes” is, kan ek nou nie vir jou “V I P” kaartjies of spesiale sitplek reel nie, maar ek glo jy is vermoënd genoeg om die ou R50’tjies toegang te bekostig wat in elk geval ‘n “small price to pay”is vir ‘n aand se vermaak(en die moontlkheid van die stigting van jou eie “band”). Onthou net, die lede van die “band” kom uit die kerk, so dink miskien aan ‘n naam soos ”Die Heidelbergse Vlieë”, of “Die Vliegende Voorsangers” of les bes, as die talent weereens nie aan jou standaard voldoen nie, “Die Irriterende Vlieë” “What ever”, kom wees net ‘n vlieg teen die muur(of stoel). Sien jou (o ja, jy’s mos anaomoes) so, hoor jou daar. Groete.

Hunting

Dave Du Toit, Chairperson Vervet Monkey Foundation writes: The government regularly states that the hunting industry operates in line with the concept of sustainable utilisation of natural resources as espoused by the International Conservation Union and argues that hunting and allied businesses, which includes wildlife breeding, wildlife capture and transportation and taxidermists,

contribute significantly to the central revenue fiscus and creates jobs. However, the overall economic justifications for trophy hunting have not been independently corroborated or properly investigated. Furthermore, there is uncertainty about how the so-called economic benefits of trophy hunting are being used. There is little evidence that the revenues generated are reinvested in the preservation of wilderness and protecting wild animals. It is also unclear who benefits. It appears that most of the profit goes to individuals within the industry. Despite the proliferation of hunting farms, they are declining in profitability and the possibilities of job creation within the industry are very limited. In an article published on their website in October 2009, PHASA noted that for the period 1 October 2006 to 30 September 2007, 16,394 overseas hunters hunted in the country for an average of four days each. “A total of 46,727 animal species were hunted. This amounts to a total revenue from daily rates, animals hunted and taxidermy work of US$ 91,212,875 million (approximately R730 million).” These figures have not been independently verified. The long-term damage caused by trophy hunting activities outweighs any possible perceived short term gain and the negative evolutionary effects of trophy hunting on wild populations will deplete populations and will thus threaten the tourism industry. Moreover, trophy hunting is incompatible with South Africa’s current attempts to enhance its international image as a destination for ecotourism, with the very animal trophy hunters target as the main attraction. Ecotourism and trophy hunting are essentially mutually exclusive. Eco-tourists do not want to go to places where wildlife is being killed. Trophy hunting will give South Africa a bad name as an ecotourism destination and is thus likely to reduce earnings from ecotourism. Hunting creates little employment in the local area

and sustainability is unproven. Even beyond the suffering caused to the animals, trophy hunting potentially deprives the country of far greater revenues that tourists could contribute. The number of eco-tourists far outstrips the number of trophy hunters. While the hunting industry chiefly benefits wealthy landowners, ecotourism benefits the economy generally and more jobs are created. The photographic safari sector is what is giving the tourism industry its primary boost and it should be viewed as the main growth industry for the future. A 2004 study estimated that ecotourism on private game reserves generated more than 15 times the income from cattle farming or wildlife ranching or overseas hunting and created more jobs (Rebecca Sims-Castley, Graham I H Kerley and Beverley Geach, A Questionnaire -Based Assessment of the Socio-Economic Significance of Ecotourism- Based Private Game Reserves in the Eastern Cape, University of Port Elizabeth, Terrestrial Ecology Research Unit, November 2004), while an Africa Geographic investigation (Ian Michler, To Snap or Snipe?’, Africa Geographic, 2 October 2002) showed that photographic safaris generate more than 12 times as much in staff salaries. In general, trophy and recreational hunting practices benefit limited stakeholder group - mostly local and international hunters, captive breeders and their direct employees; the people of a country receive little of the revenues and rural communities typically have limited access to the financial outcomes of this industry. By contrast, ecotourism funds are spread throughout the local economies, with hotels, taxis, buses, restaurants, souvenir shops and others benefiting from the greater number of tourists than hunters. In fact, the number of trophy hunters is miniscule in comparison to the number of eco-tourists. In most countries, hunters amount to a few hundred or thousand, versus hundreds of thousands — or even millions — of tourists.

• We will hencforth print letters exceeding two hundred words in smaller print, since we simply don’t have the space to print longer letters in standard format — Editor

Tongknopers Epidemie en pandemie: Die verskil tussen die twee woorde lê eintlik in die grootte van die gebeid waarin dit voorkom. ‘n Epidemie (soos masels) versprei baie vinnig in ‘n taamlik beperkte gebied en verdwyn met die regte behandeling na ‘n ruk; ‘n pandemie (soos vigs) versprei ook baie vinnig oor ‘n veel groter gebied (selfs die wêreld), maar verdwyn nie

maklik nie en is dus veel ernstiger. Ens: die w o o r d ensovoorts word vas geskryf, teen-oor en so meer wat drie woorde is, en is dikwels oorbodig. As dit op ‘n reeks volg, word dit altyd deur ‘n komma voorafgegaan én gevolg.

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‘n Week van groot pret lê en wag vir Tzaneen, wanneer die jaarlikse Letaba Expo Donderdag die hekke op die skouterrein oopswaai. Die Expo kom vanjaar na vore met ‘n sterk landbou-aanslag wat Woensdag met ‘n boeredag begin. Benewens meer as 150 beeste, ‘n stuk of 200 kleinvee (skape en bokke) en pluimvee van alle soorte en kleure sal daar ‘n deurlopende arenaprogram met miniatuur-perdjies, ‘n Brahman-beesparade en selfs ‘n dansende perd in aksie wees. Agt beesrasse van Limpopo se voorste stoettelers kom hul lywe wys en sal Saterdag uiteindelik meeding in die eerste interraskompetisie wat nog in Tzaneen gehou is.

Pret is Expo se wagwoord Dorperskape uit die krale van die Bosveld Dorperklub se lede sal meeding om gesogte titels, terwyl dieselfde wedywering tussenKalahari Red- en opregte boerbokke uitgespook sal word. Die terrein sal volgepak wees met gehalteuitstallers, terwyl ‘n wye verskeidenheid koskraampies sal sorg dat niemand honger of dors sal ly nie. Van die hoogtepunte op vanjaar se Letaba Expo is die vertoning van gaskunstenaars soos Bobby van Jaarsveld en die gewilde Mean Mr Mustard wat saam met ander kunstenaars die skougangers se harte lekker warm sal laat klop.

Mej Letaba Expo word Vrydagaand gekroon en Saterdag is dit die beurte van Klein Me Letaba en

Me Expo Junior. Ander lokmiddels is ‘n sterkmanvertoning, die Khamai Reptielpark, trompoppies en deurlopende musiek. Die pretpark sal oud en jonk daagliks besig hou, terwyl die Agatha Bosvark Kuiergat-biertuin lafenis sal bied en ook verskeie plaaslike kunstenaars in aksie sal hê. Die Letaba Expo is met maandelange beplanning deur die voorsitter, mnr Fanie van Jaarsveld, en sy bestuurspan so saamgestel dat dit ‘n pretweek by uitstek gaan wees, maar steeds met die klem op landbou en boerdery.

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Pleidooi kom na skokvonnis ‘n Pleidooi tot die Appèlhof in Bloemfontein is die laaste uitweg teen die skuldigbevinding en vonnis van vyftien jaar gevangenisstraf teen mnr Johan van Niekerk (73) van Gravelotte, weens die moord op ‘n wilddief drie jaar gelede. Van Niekerk is verlede Vrydag in Phalaborwa gevonnis en sal sy gevangenisstraf in die nuwe tronk by Louis Trichardt uitdien. Sy prokureur, mnr Johan Steyn van Tzaneen, sê die regter het ‘n deeglike uiteensetting gegee hoekom aansoek om appèl geweier is, maar het versagtende

omstandighede soos die beskuldigde se hoë ouderdom met vonnisoplegging in ag geneem. Die voorgeskrewe minimum vonnis is 25 jaar. Steyn sê twee senior advokate wat goed vertroud is met appèlaansoeke is reeds genader. Dit is egter ‘n duur proses en hulle is besig om geld in te samel vir die rig van ‘n pleidooi. Hy sê die uitspraak was ‘n groot skok vir Van Niekerk, sy gesin en vriende. Die gevangenis by Louis Trichardt word egter beskryf as “oorleefbaar”, met moderne geriewe en selle wat ‘n maksimum van vier gevangenes huisves.

Makadamiaprodusente moet wyer as die landgrense beweeg en met ander lande saamwerk om uitdagings hok te slaan. Die jaarlikse navorsingsimposium deur SAMAC skep die forum om dié samewerking te laat uitkring. Dit word op 18 Augustus in Mpumalanga gehou en sal klem lê op plaagen siektebeheer en die handhawing van neutgehalte na oestyd. Die bedryf is besig met ‘n projek om die belangrikheid van vlermuise te ondersoek, as bio-beheeragente in boorde. Die vergaderplek is die Ingwenyama Conference & Sports Resort in Witrivier. PROMOTION

‘We have made a science of countertops’ — Granite4Ever Granite 4 Ever in Tzaneen is a leader in fabrication and installation of natural stone countertops. “With over eight years of experience in the industry, we can proudly say we have made a science of fabricating granite countertops,” says owner Kobus Herman. “Our mission is to provide our customers with the highest quality of workmanship and stone while keeping our products affordable. “We offer a wide range of products related to natural stone fabrications from kitchen countertops, through vanity tops, bar coun-

ters, stairs and fireplaces,” he added. We also specialize in quartz, Pro Quarts, Hanstone, Technistone, Caeserstone, etc. “We pride ourselves that we are part of the renovations of ATKV Eiland Spa. Due to the fact that they have a very high standard at all their resorts, they only use the best suppliers and are not satisfied with second best. “For the best price and quality workmanship, call the best in the business. Call us,” he extended his invitation. Call Kobus Hermann on 071 604 2774 or send a fax to 015 303 3383 or e-mail granite4ever@telkomsa.net.

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Ms Martie Fourie, a new member of the Letaba Rotary Club noted a request in the Bulletin for blankets. She collected funding for this project and bought fifty blankets for the SAVF and Choice projects. Mss Fourie, Ann van Zyl, Poppie Mashamaite, Antoinette Schutte, Mr Eliphus Baloyi and Ms Rebecca Maluleke are seen here during the handing over.

The Greater Tzaneen Municipality’s speed points in the cash hall are working and the public seem to use it in numbers. People can now pay their municipal bills and traffic fines electronically. Here two employees of the GTM, Mr Neville Ndlala (right), a media liaison officer, and Mr Thabo Masetla, a cashier, demonstrate one of the speed points.

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Dit is om van te huil! ’n Swaar gewonde witrenosterbul is Donderdag by ’n voorste

Dit was ‘n slegte week vir munisipale voertuie. Die bakkie links onder van Rampbestuur in Tzaneen is gebruik om die burgermeester se podium aan te ry. Die bestuurder het duidelik te vinnig gery, want hy het agter teen ‘n trekker met twee lemoensleepwaens gebots... in ‘n

wildsplaas in die Vaalwater-omgewing met ’n panga afgemaai, waarna die stropers sy

60 km/h-sone. ONDER REGS: Dis wat kan gebeur as ‘n bakkie ‘n vragmotor probeer sleep en dinge loop skeef. Die insleepvoertuig was te lig in die broek om die vragmotor se gang te stuit. Dit het by die Mandela-brug op die Ou Gravelotte-pad gebeur.

horings, stert en oor afgekap het. Benewens die dooie renoster, met drie skote wat die dier in die nek, linkervoorbeen en bors getref het, is ’n gewonde koei ook gevind. Dit is ‘n raaisel waaroim die dier se oor en stert afgekap is. — LiN Nuus/Die Pos

“Dis die eerste keer in my lewe dat ek iets wen,” het me Rozani Jacobs van Tzaneen gestraal, toe ons haar bel om te bevestig dat sy die wenner is in die Ou Mutual Limpopo Wynskou en die Bulletin se kompetisie. Sy het twee komplimentêre kaartjies na die skou gewen, ‘n sakgrootte asemtoetser en twee etes by die gewilde Harvest Charcoal Grill in die hoofstad. Jacobs gaan saam met haar man die wynskou geniet.

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Vossies blink uit Die Hoërskool Ben Vorster se leerlinge het deelgeneem aan die onlangse eisteddfod. Die algehele wenner van die gr 8-groep in die kategorie: onvoorbereid was Chandré Louw en die gr 9-afdelingwenner was Anika Pienaar. Marike Swanepoel was die algehele wenner van die gr 9’s in die kategorie.

Vossies presteer by Westfalia Tritech 2011 Twintig leerlinge van die Hoërskool Ben Vorster het Vrydag aan die Westfalia Tritech-distriktekampioenskappe deelgeneem. Die Vossies het met een goue, tien silwer en een brons sertifikaat huiswaarts gekeer. Veertien leerlinge is gekies om in September aan die nasionale ronde deel te neem. Hulle is Maroelien van Zyl (gr 12), Michelle Esterhuizen (gr 12), Wynand van Losenoord (gr 11), Esther Dry (gr 10), Veruschka Kelly (gr 9) (beste sosiale projek gr 8 en 9), Bianca Kruger (gr 9), Chanelle Oosthuizen (gr 9), Rochelle van der Merwe (gr 9), Wessel Pretorius (gr 9), Elma Pohl (gr 9), Yanica Haasbroek (gr 8), Janais Delport (gr 8), Desree Motonani (gr 8) en Anni Masetla (gr 8).

Ras-herrie dreig

‘n Ras-herrie dreig op die terrein van die Consolidated Murchison-myn by Gravelotte, waar ‘n wit werknemer glo ontslaan is omdat hy met ‘n bruin vrou getroud is. Hy is ontslaan op die dag toe die egpaar se eersteling gebore is. Hy is glo net tien dae gegun om die mynhuis te ontruim, sonder die medewete van die mynbestuurder. Hy het nou by die KKMA (CCMA) om hulp aangeklop.

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Die musiekgroep Winterstasie het onlangs vir ‘n Afrikaanse rock-musiekfees by die Hoërskool Merensky gesorg. Die optrede was die geesteskind van gr 11-leerling Alicia du Toit, wat na die musiek van dié groep luister. Sy is

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MHS groet ’n Plasie-legende Dit is met ‘n tikkie nostalgie en ‘n lastige traan dat die Hoërskool Merensky me Martie Tremper gegroet het wat afgetree het. Sy het spore van leiding, wysheid, insig en omgee gelos, waar sy beweeg het. Dié oud-Plasie het in 1963 gematrikuleer en juis daarom is dit heel gepas dat sy haar die afgelope agtien jaar weer terug in die tuig bevind het, by die skool waar haar eie ‘juffroudrome’ begin het. Volgens me Marelie van Onselen sal sy al-

tyd onthou word as ‘n ‘bok vir sports’, en dien as bewys dat ouderdom ‘n mite is as jy ‘n jeugdige gees huisves. “Sy is vir my hoe ‘n stylvolle dame moet lyk, wat kennelik ‘n voorbeeld vir menige skolier was en is. Gelukkig is elkeen wat die voorreg gehad het om paaie (en soms woorde) te kruis met die hoeksteen van Merensky.” Mede-skoliere van toentertyd skerts (sommige swymel) vandag nog oor ‘Tannie’ Martie se pragtige bene.

Die Hoërskool Merensky het met hartseer een van hul legendariese leerkragte gegroet. Me Martie Tremper staan hier by Mosibudi Rasethaba, me Fransie Le Roux en Chantel Schoeman wat haar namens die skool gegroet het.

onder andere ‘n lid van Emaya (Merensky se musiekblyspelgroep). Winterstasie se musiek is gereeld tydens pouses gespeel en ‘n paar Plasies het selfs hul selfoon-kenwysies verander na Winterstasie-nommertjies. Agter is Alicia en Leroi van der Vyver (hoofseun en Winterstasie-aanhanger); in die middel sit Dewald Pieters (hoofsanger), me Mareli van Onselen (kultuurbestuurder), Werner Taljaard (tromspeler), me Madeleen Winterbach (kultuurhoof) en Abri Bartlett. Voor sit Ruhan Wagener (hoof-kitaarspeler) en Niel Verster (baskitaarspeler).

BO LINKS: ‘n Gr 11-leerling van die Hoërskool Merensky, Alicia du Toit, was een van tien SuidAfrikaners wat genooi is om die internasionale People 2 People Medicine & Health Care Summit by te woon. Sy was een van 230 uitsoek-leerlinge van regoor die wereld wat die geleentheid in die befaamde John Hopkins mediese skool in die VSA kon meemaak.

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We asked some questions so that you can have real answers Allan Kenney How much Life Cover do I need? There are numerous computer programmes to help people with a Financial Needs Analysis. I have found an easier and simple approach to calculate the minimum cover the client requires. I call this the 10 times rule. To calculate the cover required, I calculate 10 times annual income and add on any liabilities. 80% of the cover calculated is allocated to Disability and 60% towards Trauma. For Example: Income per month R15 000

x 12

= Income per year

R180 000 x 10

= Life Cover

R1,8 million

80% R1,44 Disability million 60% Trauma

R1,152 million

Please note that the above mentioned calculation is the MINIMUM cover required for Death, Disability and Trauma Cover.

Can anyone become a member of a medical scheme? Yes, provided they can afford the monthly premium. Medical Aid Schemes used to be able to reject applicants based on their age or health but is no longer legal to do so. Cover can be excluded for a period of time e.g. pregnancy will not be covered if you are already pregnant when you apply.

What is a medical savings account? A medical savings account is a pool of the members own money set aside from the contribution for payment of day-to-day medical expenses (anything that happens outside the hospital). Any portion that is not used in the year carries forward to the following year and is paid to the member when he terminates his membership.

Pieter Roode Hoe moet ek weet watter maatskappy om te kies vir my mediesefonds/ hospitaalplan? Daar is baie maatskappye in Suid-Afrika wat mediesefondse/ hospitaalplanne bied. Mens hoor gereeld van fondse wat bankrot speel of nie meer in staat is om eise te betaal nie. Dit is baie belangrik om maar liewer by die gevestigde en bekende maatskappye te bly. In die verlede het die meeste maatkappye slegs een produk gebied. Deesdae het die meeste maatskappye ‘n wye reeks produkte om van te kies. Discovery byvoorbeeld bied negentien verkillende planne waarvan jy een kan kies wat by jou behoeftes pas.

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Disclosure is a two-way street aangebied deur Etkeila | Korttermynversekering

When you as a client reach the point where you have to sign off on a shortterm insurance policy and the premium are already set according to the risk. Please!! Sit back and review the risk, accuracy of information provided by you as a client. Remember, the insurer’s premium (risk) was based on your

accurate and honest information. Therefor, just as you have the right to expect your insurance company to pay valid claims, you as the policyholder have a responsibility to understand exactly what your policy covers and what to do to ensure that your claim isn’t rejected.

Honesty is the best policy Information that you accurately disclose to an insurer:

Personal details

Accurate replacement values of all valuables insured

Correct banking details

Full disclosure previous claims history

Financial background (previously declared insolvent, being denied insurance cover in the past or having your insurance cancelled).

Inform your broker on a regular basis if expensive items are acquired, your assets may be under insured.

Myth Intermediaries do not add real value to consumers.

Reality Intermediaries perform important tasks for consumers that add significant value. A financial adviser will usually have several insurance companies he deals with and will ask for quotes on the client’s behalf. A good financial advisor will represent the client, cut through the red tape and interpret jargon. Most individuals will say that, in the events of a claim, they feel more comfortable with someone on their side. Cost of advice is efficient – direct cover is on average 9% more expensive that traditional

insurance. The financial advisor will review your cover annually to ensure that you are adequately covered and are not under-insured in the event of changing needs. Financial advisors provide a holistic view on gaps in financial planning or risk cover. Financial advisors are someone you can speak to if you have any questions.

aangebied deur Allan Kenney

Allan Forbes When can I claim for my trauma or disability on my policy? Trauma pays for the event. Disability pays for the result. Eg: You suffer a stroke and as a result are paralysed. • On diagnosis of stroke - trauma claim pays out. • Once degree of your disability is established - disability claim pays out.

Bulletin Why should I advertise? To be visible when others do not feel the need to invest in being seen, gives you an advantage that goes far beyond the investment of advertising. The question should be: Can I afford not to advertise?

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Mediesefondse

wat jy moet weet

aangebied deur TFD Verserings makelaars

Hospitaalvoordele

Die belangrikste dekking van ‘n mediesefonds is seker die hospitaalvoordele. Dié voordele kan verskil van fonds na fonds, maar dit is baie belangrik dat u hospitaalvoordele sover moontlik nie beperk moet wees tot ‘n sekere bedrag nie. Kyk wat is u fonds se voordele ten opsigte van bepaalde siektetoestande. Daar mag dan ook bybetalings van toepassing wees op sekere prosedures. Maak seker van die bybetalings wanneer u die fonds uitneem en ook voor u vir ‘n prosedure opgeneem word. Wanneer u vir ‘n beplande prosedure in ‘n hospitaal opgeneem gaan word, beplan dit. Kry u magtingsnommer en bevestig of daar enige vooraf-bybetalings gemaak moet word. Vind uit of die dokter of spesialis of die narkotiseur mediesefonds-tariewe vra. Vind ook uit of u medies die voorskrif gaan betaal en indien nie of daar geld beskikbaar is in die spaargedeelte van u fonds, as die betrokke opsie geneem is.

Beplanning

Kliënte se behoeftes ten opsigte van dag tot dag voordele verskil en daar is ‘n groot verskeidenheid van fondse en opsies om in almal se behoeftes te voorsien. Almal sal graag onbeperkte doktersbesoek wil hê, maar ons sal ook graag die laagste premie wil betaal. Dus moet u ‘n plan kry wat vir u die beste dekking vir die beste premie bied. Dit is nie noodwendig die goedkoopste of die duurste opsie nie. Dit beteken ook dat die opsie wat vir iemand anders werk nie noodwendig vir u werk nie. U moet die opsies kry wat vir u gaan werk ten opsigte van premie en voordele. ‘n Finansiële adviseur wat spesialiseer in mediesfondse kan u met die keuses help.

Jou behoeftes

Kroniese medikasie kan ‘n groot maandelikse uitgawe wees. Baie van die kroniese medikasies vorm gewoonlik deel van ‘n voorgeskrewe minimum voordeel (VMV). Daar is ‘n lys van voorgeskrwe minimum voordele wat alle fondse verplig is

Kroniese medikasie

om te dek en elk van die siektetoestande het sekere riglyne wat verseker dat die kliënt nie benadeel word nie. Fondse kan egter vir die kliënt ‘n lys van medikasies en verskaffers gee wat gebruik kan word. As die kliënt egter afwyk van die verskaffer- of formulelys kan die kliënt nie langer van die fonds verwag om onbeperkte dekking te gee nie. Wanneer u vir die eerste keer by ‘n mediesefonds aansluit of as u dekking vir minder as twee jaar gehad het of as daar ‘n verbreking in dekking was vir langer as negentig dae, het die mediesefonds die reg om u vir twaalf maande uitsluiting van ‘n bepaalde siektetoestand te gee. In dié tydperk sal u die mediesefonds-premie moet betaal, asook alle koste ten opsigte van die toestand wat uitgesluit is. Na twaalf maande sal u egter kan aansoek doen vir die kroniese medikasie en ook dekking vir die siektetoestand kan geniet, volgens die skemareëls. Die mediesefonds het ook die reg om ‘n algemene wagtydperk van drie maande toe te pas.

Uitsluitingstyd

Tydens die drie maande sal u egter geen eis by die mediesefonds kan indien nie, tensy u vir langer as twee jaar aan u vorige fonds behoort het en daar nie ‘n verbreking in dekking was vir meer as negentig dae in lidmaatskap nie. Die fonds sal dan steeds verplig wees om voorgeskrewe mimimum voordeledekking aan u te bied. Dus sal u dekking kan verkry vir sekere prosedures en noodprosedures as dit as ‘n VMV geregistreer kan word. Kliënte ouer as 35 jaar kan ‘n belading

in mediesefonds-premies kry, as hulle vir ‘n seker aantal jare nie aan ‘n Suid-Afrikaans geregistreerde mediesefonds behoort het nie. Die belading kan wissel tussen 5 % tot 75% en is deel van die mediesefonds-premie wat maandeliks gevorder word. As die kliënt egter wel dekking kan bewys van ‘n vorige mediesefonds kan die belading verminder word, of selfs afgehaal word. Weereens sal u Finansiële adviseur vir u tot hulp kan wees vir verdere inligting.

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Internasionale dekking

Daar is ook baie van die mediesefondse wat internasionale dekking bied, tot ‘n perk en met voorwaardes. Maak dus seker voor u gaan reis of u fonds wel dekking bied en hoeveel. Maak ook seker wat gedoen moet word in ‘n noodtoestand en wat is die skemareëls ten opsigte van dag tot dag behandeling en ook hospitaalopnames.

U is welkom om enige van ons makelaars vir hulp en inligting te skakel.

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Vossie-rugby, wat deur die jare heen diep in die hart van skoolhoof Piet Swart gekruip het, kon nie beter gedoen het nie... om juis in Swart se aftreejaar te sorg vir ‘n hoogtepunt-afskeidgeskenk vir hom. Hy was natuurlik op sy dag self ‘n kranige afrigter en is ‘n goeie kenner van die spel

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Voor: Keith Mathebula, Diaan v Tonder, Dumisani Mushwana, mnr Archie NorvaL (afrigter), Gideon Joubert, Wisani Baloyi en JC Pretorius. Middel: Junior Ramothwalo, Sibusiso Mhlangeni, David Jacobs, Seth Magadzi, Martin Bosch, Zander Oosthuizen en Reinhardt Pretorius. Agter: Rudolph Botes, JP Prinsloo, Janco Erasmus, Derrick Bannink, Andile Phakula, Sarel Sibuyi, Thapelo en Temba Mabele.

Voor: Mnr Archie Norval, Mutimo, mnr Piet Swart, Jacques Venter, mnr Hein Wagner, Derrick Bannink en mnr Werner Cloete. Middel: Anton van Wyk, Dylan J v Rensburg, AC Dercksen, Sibusiso Mhlangeni, Rudolph Botes, DJ Coetzee, Levon Nell, Selaelo Chueu en Henk Blignaut. Agter: Junior Ramothwala, Christiaan Bronkhorst, Mafada Mabunda, Nikus vd Nest, Janco Erasmus, Dumisani Mushwana, Tiaan Vorster, David Jacobs en Gideon van Zyl.

0.14 A Voor: Mnr P Swart, Madala Ndinisa, mnr Andre Hay, Roy-Ramon Auret, mnr Hein Wagner, Kefense Mahlo, mnr Cornel Oberholzer Middel: Grant Pinto, Trevor Nkwambo, Andries Welgemoed, Jacques Louw, Edri Vorster, Schoeman Mynhardt, Don Mlondobozi, Tovhi Nefale. Agter: Juan Smit, Jan Hendrik Truter, Awie Engelbrecht, Lyvette Shikwambana, Anton du Toit, Johan Bannink, Viljoen Dreyer, Marcelle Scholtz, De Wet Botha.

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Voor: Tasha Ngomane, Louis Auret, Marcelle Weideman, mnr Gerrit Els, TJ Boshoff, Jacques Meyer en Arthur Rallepele. Middel: Gezani Mangwane, Arthur Gafane, Helgard Claassen, Ockert Vercuiel, Corrie Large en Stefan de Bruin. Agter: Curtis Maakamela, Spiwe Muthembu, Erik van Niekerk, Blessing Shikwambana, Allan Denzel Wright, Johan Sonnekus en Marco van Dijk.

Voor: Rudolph Vos, mnr Cornel Oberholzer, Adrian Maebane, mnr Andre Hay, Floyed Ntimane, mnr P Swart en Theo Maree. Middel: Marcelle Weideman, Jino Moya, Mauritz Joubert, Helgard Claassen, Wayne v Zyl, Andries Bruwer, Tasha Ngomane, Des Malatsi en Gezani Mangwanyi. Agter: Jinx Molapo, Spiwe Muthembi, Rossouw Kruger, Erik van Niekerk, Nico Bezuidenhout, Christopher Durrow en Clayton Wiggil.

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Rugby-wenners Wenners op 11 vlakke Voor: Ruann Bakkes, Albert Booysen, Myburgh J v Vuuren, mnr Steven Cremore, Coenie Strydom, Brady Burnett en Jan-Hendrik Vorster. Middel: Rikus Jordaan, Nsovo Shandlale, Durant Truter, Devonn Thomson, Marcelle Erwee, Mauritz Pohl en Jack Shingange. Agter: Duan Oosthuizen, Khutso Malapane, Karabo Moremi, Richard Mostert, Malekhutu Moroatshehla, Jason Wentzel, Lunghile Hlatswayo en Rendo Booysen.

Voor: Damion Colbourn, mnr Jacques Pohl, Mitch Mametja, mnr Ettiene Burger, Arno Maree, mnr Piet Swart, Myburgh J v Vuuren. Middel: Vulozi Mabuza, Jack Shangange, Durant Truter, BJ Vorster, Theo Mahlo, Allan Mhlanga, Jan Welgemoed, Karabo Moremi en Surprise Mathebula. Agter: Rendo Booyens, Diederik Oberholzer, Eddie Engelbrecht, Jacques v d Linde, Gavin Foster, Sven van Niekerk, Coenie Strydom, Tsephiso Mahasha, GC Botha, Brady Burnet en Rikus Jordaan.

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Die Hoërskool Ben Vorster het vanjaar ’n nuwe hoogtepunt in hul rugbygeskiedenis bereik. Al nege hul rugbyspanne is as Limpopo se kampioene in die liga vir groot skole gekroon. Sedert 2005, toe slegs drie van hul spanne die Limpopo-liga gewen het, het die Vossies al beter gevaar. In 2006 en 2007 het vier spanne die liga gewen en in 2008 vyf spanne. In 2009 het ses bekers Ben Vorster se kant toe gekom en in 2010 kon slegs een span nie die knoop deurhak nie. Vanjaar het hulle skoonskip én geskiedenis gemaak, met nege Limpopo-bekers. Ben Vorster is sedert 2005 ook ’n groot voedingsbron vir die spanne van Limpopo. In 2005 en 2006 is 22 Vossies vir die o.16 Grant Khomo-week, o.18

Voor: Jino Moya, Adrian Moabane, mnr Ettiene Burger, Andries Bruwer en Des Malatsi. Middel: Rudolph Vos, Spiwe Muthembi Erik v Niekerk en Nico Bezuidenhoudt. Agter: Tasha Ngomane, Floyd Ntimane, Jinx Malapo en Mouritz Joubert.

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Cravenweek, die o.16- en o.18 Akademieweek en die Noordvaalweek gekies. Vir die daaropvolgende drie jaar is 23 Vossies vir die provinsiale spanne gekies. In 2010 is 26 gekies en vanjaar was die Vossies se beste vertoning nog. Dertig (!) spelers is vir Limpopo-spanne gekies, waarvan twaalf vir die Cravenweekspan. Ben Vorster is op pad na nog ’n groot prestasie. Die Beeldtrofee vir skole se A-spanne is tans in sy uitspeelrondes en as die Vossies die pas kan volhou, staan hulle ’n goeie kans om weer die eindronde te haal. In 2010 het hulle drie van die vier bekers in die Beeldtrofee gewen, met slegs die o.14A-span wat nie in die eindstryd kon seëvier nie.

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Voor: Kefentse Mahlo, mnr Andre Hay, Roy Ramon Auret, mnr Hein Wagner en Juan Smit. Middel: Viljoen Dreyer, Anton du Toit, Johan Bannink en Lyvette Shikwambana. Agter: Madala Ndinisi, Trevor Kwambo, Jan Hendrik Truter, Don Mlondobozi en Grant Pinto.

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2D SPAN

Voor: Rudolph du Plessis, Janus Mienie, Jacques Geering, mnr Archie Norval, Herman Els, Arno Gouws en Hitekani Mangwe. Middel: Kevin Rakoma, Kulani Mhangwane, Mokopane kgholoane, Chris van Eeden, Renaldo Botha, Pieter v Niekerk, Wian vd Berg en Leroy Ndlovu. Agter: Leon de Wet, Waldo de Bruyn, Casper J v Rensburg, Luaan Louw, Stefan Geeringh, Khutso Lebea en Tsepo Petuka.

Voor: Awie Engelbrechr, Peter Mashego, Kobus Pretorius, mnr Albert Smit, Edri Vorster, Trevor Nkwamba en Louis du Preez. Middel: Saims Nxumalo, Tovhi Nefale, Willie v Vuuren, Jacques Louw, Trevor Hope, Mokopane Kgoloane, Leroy Ndlovu en Kulani Mhangwane. Agter: Oswin Shirendze, Schoeman Mynhardt, Ruan Els, Herman Els, Luaan Louw, Rudolph du Plessis en Zander Liversage.

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Modjadji’s clever plan for their main street

Ms Regina Rachekhu, Mr Johnny Khwele, the regional general manager of Nedbank, and Ms Rosina Ramalatswa (GLM mayoral representa-

Modjadjiskloof’s problem main street could soon be something of the past, thanks to some clever thinking by the town’s mayor, Mr City Modjadji. GLM spokesperson Lovers Sibanda confirmed earlier this week Modjadji was in talks with the MEC of roads and transport, Ms Pinky Kekana, about funding for the rebuilding tive) in front of a solar panel in Kgapane. Ned- of the main street. The street is only 1,7 km long and carries bank donated a solar cooker to a drop centre in the area. very heavy traffic, including a high volume

Nedbank makes things happen for charity The opening of the Nedbank branch in Kgapane’s Modjadji Plaza made things happen for a drop-off centre in the area, as part of the bank’s community outreach programme. Nedbank’s Kgapane branch was officially opened on 16 July, and this gave the bank the opportunity to work with the Greater Letaba Municipality in identifying three charity organisations. The drop-off centre provides after school ac-

tivities and meals to 135 children between the ages of five and eighteen. Thirteen ladies help with cooking and caring for the children. Nedbank donated a cooker using solar energy. This will ensure that the centre saves on their electricity bill. The solar cooker is another environmentally friendly initiative by Nedbank, who pride themselves in being a green bank. Over 300 spinach plants were also donated

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to help start up the garden, needing only 340 millilitres of water per plant daily. The centre relies completely on donations and the secretary, Ms Selina Makunda, said that Nedbank’s donation would go a long way in sustaining them. Nedbank’s area manager, Mr Steven Mudzunga, said he was in his own capacity organising for furniture for the centre, as well as clothes with a colleague of his.

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of heavy vehicles. Sibanda said they were enquiring on the type of assistance the department would be able to offer, and when. The department is currently rebuilding long stretches of the R36 in close proximity of the town. “Yes, the mayor indeed thought that it would make financial sense to rebuild the street, since all the necessary plant and materials are now available. “Money for rebuilding the severely battered street is not available in the town’s already stretched budget, hence the request to province,” Sibanda said. The GLM is waiting for a reply from the MEC and is hopeful that the province will come to the resque of the town, its frusModjadji trated residents and

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The 2012 Mercedes-Benz A Class Concept

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The dangers of the thumb generation The generation we live in is being defined by the evolution of technology. Everything we do these days is dramatically different to the same activity performed a mere decade ago as we constantly strive to make everything faster and more efficient. Thus, the evolution of technology is being accelerated by our need for information and more importantly the need for that information anywhere and at any given time. Only a few techies out there may know this, but an extraordinary event in the realm of technology occurred last month. The sales per unit of smartphones exceeded those of

personal computers for the first time ever. It is therefore easy to see that informationcraving-humans and businessmen everywhere want one thing; everything needs to be right there in their pockets. Businessmen and teenagers are falling for a common denominator found in hand held technology; it creates something to do without any real effort. Teenagers playing on their portable gaming devices are being defined as the “thumb generation” and businessmen bored by constant meetings and seminars are retreating into a so called “BlackBerry Prayer” around the world daily. What’s wrong with this phenomenon you may ask? The fact is, it continues without end all day, and we are doing it whilst driving. Information can be distributed at a drop of a dime these days. By prodding a few buttons on that luxurious QWERTY keyboard, followed by a tap of the send button to update a post or tweet, hundreds even thousands of friends, contacts and even followers will receive that information immediately. The simplicity of it all is remarkable

and even a little deceiving as we think we can do this whilst operating a few hundred kilograms of moving motor vehicle. In South Africa it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle whilst using a cell phone and fines given to perpetrators can be as high as R500 if caught. This illegal practice of talking on a phone whilst driving was curbed with the introduction of hands free devices in vehicles, but has since resurfaced as social media updating and other forms of message related typing became more popular and readably available through applications on smartphones. The now retired queen of talk show hosts, made it her personal mission in creating awareness into the phenomenon with her “No

Phone Zone” campaign. According to research conducted in 2009, 20% of motor vehicle collisions resulting in injuries involved reports of distracted driving. Of those killed in distracted-driving-related crashes, a large number of the collisions involved reports of a cell phone as the distraction (18% of fatalities in distraction-related crashes). A second study done by the editor of a pop-

ular car magazine had shown that texting or emailing whilst driving may be more dangerous than that whilst driving under the influence. According to the study, the braking distance of someone texting whilst driving on reaction to brake lights in front of them is 21 meters more than that of someone driving regularly. ER24 would like to advise road users to abstain from using any form of cellular device whilst operating a motor vehicle, especially if it requires you to type a message. With the number of hazards already prevalent on our roads, and considering the severe bodily harm you or your passengers could sustain should you be in a motor vehicle collision, does it not seem better to delay typing on your smartphone knowing that that update, tweet or email may be the last one you ever send?

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The All-new Ford Focus It looks good and makes all the right sounds... It corners like a Golf If you don’t buy one, you might be given one as a company car. Or a close friend or someone in your family will have one. So what are you in for? It’s a seriously good car. And the EcoBoost petrol engine, a 1,6 litre TiVCT 16v DOHC with the power of a two-litre and the gutsy torque of a diesel, should be your model of choice. It’s smooth and quiet and economical

when you are out on a Sunday drive, but put your foot down and it becomes a bat out of hell. Down the road, it feels like a Golf: quiet, refined, very grown up. The ride is really excellent, a lot more comfortable than the old model, which wasn’t a bad one at that. It also corners like a Golf, grips well, reacts gently to any sudden maneuvres.

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Then there’s the body design. The proportions are fine, and it’s distinctive. You won’t confuse it with anything else.

There is also a 2,0 litre direct injected 16v DOHC, delivering 125 kW and 202 Nm, as well as a 2,0 litre common rail diesel direct injection, delivering 120 Kw and 340 Nm, both with a six speed dual clutch automatic transmission. Ford claims a consumption of 6 litres per 100 km for the 1,6 litre models, 6,4 litres for the 2,0 litre model and 5,3 litres for the diesel, all over combined cycles. All models achieved a five star rating at the Euro NCAP. Service intervals are 20 000 km Trend Sedan 1.6L Ti-VCT 5-speed manual transmission from R226,400 (incl. VAT and CO2 emissions tax) Trend PowerShift Sedan 2.0 GDi and 2.0 TDCi 6-speed PowerShift auto transmission from R264,300 (incl. VAT & CO2 emissions tax) Sport Hatch 2.0 GDi 5-speed manual transmission from R266,200 (Incl. VAT & CO2 emissions tax)

and the service plan covers 5 years/90 000 km. All models carry a 4 year/120 000 km factory warranty.

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The New A6 — engineered with a lighter touch

The new Audi A6 – now in its seventh generation – is geared to set a new standard in the C-segment as it features many technical innovations and lightweight aluminium design. The body of the new A6 is exceedingly light, thanks to an intelligent composite design concept. Numerous aluminium components and high-tech steels reduce its weight by 30 kilograms when compared to the previous model, making it the backbone of a systematic lightweight design concept. Among the standard equipment in the new A6 is the Audi drive select dynamic handling system. It modifies the accelerator characteristic, the shift points of the automatic transmission and the power steering boost. The driver can vary the function of these components between the three predefined modes “comfort,” ”auto” and “dynamic”. An additional mode “individual” allows the driver to create a preferred mode profile within certain limits. All TDI and TFSI also feature “efficiency “mode, which allows even more fuel-efficient style of driving. This high-end radar cruise control regulates the speed and the distance to the vehicle ahead by accelerating or braking in a range from 0 to 250km/h, and reduces speed automatically within certain limits. In the standard version Audi pre sense basic, the system becomes active when it detects an unstable driving situation via the sensors of the ESP electronic stabilisation programme. It ensures that the front seatbelts are electrically tensioned and the sunroof and side windows are closed, leaving just a small gap. Audi pre sense front comes standard in combination with ACC stop & go. The new Audi A6 is debuting with three powerplants: one petrol engine and two TDI units. All of the units are direct injection engines, the 3.0 TFSI uses a supercharger to achieve boost and the two TDI units operate with turbochargers.

Throughout the model line-up, fuel consumption has fallen by up to 19 percent even though performance and torque figures have increased. The 3.0 TFSI produces 220kW and delivers 440Nm of torque between 2 900 and 4 500 rpm. The supercharged engine, mated with S tronic and quattro drives, gives the A6 the performance of a sports car. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.5 seconds, and top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h. It consumes an average of 8.2 litres per 100 km and emits 190g of CO2 per km. The 3.0 TDI is available in two variants. The more powerful V6 generates 180kW and applies 500Nm of torque, available between 1 400 and 3 250 rpm. S tronic and quattro drive are standard with this engine version. The standard sprint is over is just 6.1 seconds, and top speed is limited to 250 km/h. The top-of-the-range TDI consumes just 6.0 litres of fuel per 100 km and emits 158g CO2 per km. In terms of efficiency, the second engine version of the 3.0 TDI multitronic with 150kW does even better by emitting just 137g of CO2 per km; it achieves an average fuel consumption of 5.2 litres per 100 km. Advanced safety and assistance systems such Audi pre sense, adaptive cruise control with stop & go function, Audi Active lane assist, Audi side assist, night vision assistant, speed limit display and park assist as well as full colour heads-up display.

A6 3.0 TDI multitronic R520 500 A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic R645 000 A6 3.0T FSI quattro S tronic R655 000

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Opvoering Middag-/aandmark

Mari Weber en Rene Mynhardt voer Blom Sonder Naam op, 9 Augustus, 09:00. Ten bate van die Laerskool Tzaneen se behoeftigheidsfonds, R100/p (ete ingesluit). Kaartjies te koop by die Laerskool Tzaneen of Marinda Ceronio 082 651 6211.

Tzaneen’s Got Talent

Lente Karnaval

Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerkterrein, Agathastraat, Tzaneen, vandag. Vetkoeke, pannekoeke en yankees reeds vanaf 12:30 beskikbaar. Plaas bestellings vroegtydig, skakel 015 307 4508 of 083 438 2230. Vanaf 16:00 is kerrie en rys, gebak, groente en vrugte en handwerk ook beskikbaar. NG Kerk Tzaneen (Moedergemeente) Kerksaal, vandag, 18:30. Sop en broodjies ingesluit, kaartjies R50/p, R20 vir laerskoolkinders. Kom geniet die aand en bring almal wat julle ken saam. Kaartjies by die kerkkantoor 015 307 4496. Skakel Emmie 082 780 6002.

Mopani initiative

Prayer

Letaba Show grounds, today, 12:00 . The Letaba Fire Protection Association presents a prayer hour against fires for the coming fire season. For enquiries contact the office 076 550 2260 or 076 549 5466.

Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk Tzaneen, 2-3 September. Belangstellendes kan solank inskryf vir Mej Lente fees. Inskrywings sluit 26 Augustus, 12:00 en kos R50.00. Inskrywingsvorms is beskikbaar by die Kerkkantoor in Agathastraat, 08:00-13:00. Gaan haal die vorms vroegtydig! Groot pryse kan gewen word! Vir enige navrae skakel Rosie 0824539161 of die Kerkkantoor 015 3074508.

Piesangfees

Laerskool Tzaneen Rugbyveld, 9-10 September. Op Vrydagaand, 9 September, skop die fees af met ‘n vertoning van Elvis Blue, Idols 2010-wenner. Merk nou al die datum op u kalender en hou die koerante dop vir meer Letaba Expo Dans Skougronde, verrassings. Skousaal B, môre. Ingang is R50/p. Counselling Kontantkroeg sal oop wees. Kom skoffel Divorce DivorceCare and DivorceCare 4 Kids, saam! Shekinah House, Tuesdays, 18:30/19:00. Praatjie AGS Kerk, môre, 18:00 vir Contact Maryna on 015 307 2527. 18:30. Pastoor Willie Botha en Christelle Botha. Die tema is Romanse in die huwelik. Braai by die BJV BosEnkellopendes is ook baie welkom. Lekker veldjagtersvereniging klubhuis komies, ook ernstig. Kaartjies R100/paar, (langs die skietbaan), elke sluit ‘n CD van Pastoor Botha in. Kaartjies Vrydagmiddag van 13:00. R45/ persoon vir 500g T-bone steak, by Miemie 015 307 7025 of 071 871 7642. pap, sous. Bekostigbare kontantkroeg. True Life Tzaneen Baptist Church, Bespreek asb teen Donderdag by Belinda 12 Koos Nel Street, Sunday 09:30. Join them 071 871 4710 of 076 333 4600. as they seek to answer life’s important AGS Kerksaal, questions. Sign posts marking the way to Youthbash the church. 015 307 4634 for further details. Modjadjiskloof, Sondae-aande. Gr 8-12. Kom kuier, speel pool en darts, drink hot Kookklasse Aqualaan 27, chocolate en kom hang net lekker uit. Skakel Adventiste Kerksaal, Tzaneen, Sondag, Bees by 071 483 3070 / 083 748 9351 of Pastoor 16:00. Kom leer om voedsame maaltye Johan by 082 925 8746 vir meer inligting. vinnig en effektief te beplan. Klasse vind Herofield Aanddiens. plaas elke Sondag tot Sondae, 18:30 , Minitzani saal. 31 Julie. Koste: R20/p. Almal welkom. Skakel Hannes Vir navrae of om te Steyn 082 309 8335 of jeeuug@ bespreek: 083 285 gmail.com vir enige navrae. 8866 of 083 449 3880.

Herofield Feedback

Herofield, 48 Adshade Street, Monday, 18:30. Feedback and vision evening, come and enjoy the life changing testimonies of what God has done in and around the Tzaneen community. R.S.V.P. before or on 29 July. Contact Hannes Steyn 082 309 8335 or jeeuug@gmail.com.

Agatha SAS Biertuin

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Round Table Clubhouse in Circle Drive, Tzaneen, first Monday of every month. Contact Bruce 082 824 4291 or Dale 082 820 6029.

Ladybird Groep

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Maculatastraat 12, Tzaneen. Vergader elke eerste Dinsdag van die maand. Leer oor, kook met en plant kruie. Skakel Petro Smit 083 444 3414.

Die Agatha Veiligheid en Sekuriteitforum hou Woensdagaand ’n biertuin met vermaak onder by die rivier by die Fire Fighting Training Seta skouterrein. Kostes beloop R300/tafel vir Accredited Fire Fighting Training for Letaba Protection Association’s tien of R10/p. Skakel Ron by 083 617 8442 of Fire members’ labour force at R385/ Dawie by 082 974 6508. for two days. Contact Butch Competition Write a poem or story person on 076 550 2260 . about your father and stand a chance to win Care4Life Centre is a prize. Not longer than 2 (A4) pages. Hand Charity Sale in the story or poem before tomorrow (30 having a second-hand clothing sale every July) at Letsitele Library. Winners second Friday of the month at 61G Boundary Street, Tzaneen. We appeal will be announced 5 August. For for second-hand clothing as enquiries contact the Letsitele well as books and magazines. Library 015 345 1911. We will collect. Contact Edwin at 072 22 88 738

Counselling services FAMSA Limpopo Counselling Services. For Ladies’ Breakfast The appointments call 015 307 48 33 or 071 193 Sterkloop Pavillion, Polokwane, 5 August, 3397. 08:00 for 08:30. Women’s month celebration Wit Olifant verkoping Skenk – Survival tips from the experts. R150/p. To asb alle ou en nuwe boeke en items aan die book or for enquiries contact Eve 015 291 Letsitele Biblioteek se wit olifant verkoping. 1787/079 624 2339 or Stella 015 291 5410.

Hul sal dit selfs kom haal. Vir navrae skakel die Biblioteek 015 345 1991.

Blanket Project Choice Trust would like to challenge the community to donate a blanket for the poor. Deliver your blankets to 12 Park Street. Contact Choice at 015 307 6329.

Letsitele Kaskar Laerskool Dr Annecke, môre. Aangebied deur die NG Kerk Letsitele met meer as ‘n duisend deelnemers en 19 skole betrokke. Die wedrenne begin om 8:00 met die Laerskool juniors, om 12:00 is daar ‘n optrede van die SAVF trompoppies en die res van die wedrenne volg tot 14:00. Wye verskeidenheid koskraampies, interessante handwerk, ’n winskoopwinkel en die beste biltong in die Noorde. Volop vermaak vir die kinders sodat ouers rustig ‘n koppie tee en koek in die teetuin kan geniet. Vir enige navrae skakel Gerhardt Vorster 083 457 8824. Hockey

League

Unicorn School Pavilion, Wednesday night, 17:30. The Unicorn Hockey Club, Tzaneen, is part of the Limpopo Hockey League and invites new players to join. League matches played on Sundays. No formal age limit but players over the age of 16 preferred for safety reasons. Don’t worry about fitness and skill – practice makes perfect! Contact Claire 078 537 1774 or Zelda 082 415 0510.

Vliegskou Letaba Vliegklub, 11-13 Augustus. 13 Augustus tree Jakkie Louw op. Prys van die vertoning ingesluit by die ingangsgelde - R60/volwassene, R20/ laerskoolkinders. Belangstellende uitstallers skakel Ralph 082 881 1914 of 078 294 7272, beperkte aantal uitstalruimtes beskikbaar. Letaba Expo Dans Saterdag 30 Julie 2011 Saal B, Skouterrein Ingang R50/p Kontantkroeg

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Vir dienstye gedurende vakansies/langnaweke skakel asseblief met onderskeie kerke. Times may change during school holidays/long weekends; kindly check with the relevant churches. • AGS van SA — Duiwelskloof Zwaririrylaan, Modjadjiskloof, Past Johan Pieterse 082 925 8746. Kantoor 015 309 9275 / 079 509 1500. Son 09:00, Sondagskool 08:30 vir gr 8’s tot gr 12’s, 09:00 vir 3 jariges tot gr 7’s. • AGS van SA — Letsitele H/v 2de & Oosthuizenstrate, Letsitele : 082 697 6881, Past Walter Benn, Son 09:00 (asook Sondagskool) • AGS van SA — Tzaneen Claude Wheatleystraat 2, Tzaneen,015 307 5112, Past. Maans Schutte, Son 09:00 • Anglican Church C/o Hermanus & Agatha St, Tzaneen, 015 307 3534, Rev Luke Pretorius, Sun 09:15 • Baptist Church 12 Koos Nel St, Tzaneen, 015 307 4634, Rev. Gordon Bull, Sun 09:00 & 18:00 • Catholic Church Ged. 241 Voortrekker Road, Tzaneen, 015 307 6845, Fathers Philemon Thobela, Jimmy Kennedy, Daily 07:15 (not Wed), Sun 08:00. • Catholic Church Haenertsburg 969 Bok Street, Haenertsburg, Father Jeffrey 083 964 9859, Sunday 08:30 • Christian Church Haenertsburg 7 Rissik Street, Haenertsburg, 015 276 1111. Pastor Ian LoughorClarke 083 298 9204. Sun 09:00 • Dinamus Gemeenskapskerk Hoërskool Ben Vorster se saal, Sondae 09:00 (Diens & 3 Kinderdienste) Voorskool, Gr 1-3 en Gr 4-6 Johann Fourie 082 823 1074 website: www.dinamus.co.za • Evangelies Gereformeerde Kerk Adshadestraat 11, Tzaneen,015 307 3371, Ds Hendrik van Rensburg, Sondae 09:00 & 18:00 • Family Transformation Centre Old Gravelotte road, Opp Fairview Lodge, Tzaneen, Biblically based. Run courses throughout the year. Contact: Kim Ninneman at 015 307 2527 or 083 449 9272 • Gereformeerde Kerk Claude Wheatleystraat,Tzaneen, 015307 1558•015 307 1874, Ds Johan Botha & Dr Edmund de Beer, Son 09:30, 18:30. • German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Modjadjiskloof Zwariri Road. 082 653 5498, Service in German (Eng & Afr Translations) • St Paul’s United Church Haenertsburg Mark Street, Haenertsburg 015 307 3534. Rev Luke Pretorius 082 874 5207. Sun 09:30. Junior and senior Sunday school 09:30. • Shekinah House 10 Manorvlei on Old Gravelotte Rd, Tzaneen — 015 307 4729, Pastor Bryan Varrie / Past Rassie Pretorius Services: 09:00 & 18:00; 09:00 Childrens’Church; 12:00 Sotho & Shangaan. • Lede in Christus Kerk H/v Pieter Joubert & Jopie Bothastrate, Tzaneen 015 309 9920, Past. Wiets Oosthuizen, Vry 19:00, Son 10:00 & 18:00 (Afr & Eng) • Methodist Church 10 Peace St, Tzaneen, 015 307 4525, Rev Pierre Naudé, Sun 09:30. • Hope Methodist Church Duivelskloof Boltman St, Modjadjiskloof. Sunday service 08:00, Tuesdays ladies ministry 09:30, Wednesday fellowship 19:00. Contact Pastor Attie and Liz Botha on 015 309 8594. • NG Kerk — Laeveld Boltmanstraat, Modjadjiskloof, 015 309 9323, Ds Dewald Vermaak, Son 09:00 Sondagskool daarna. • NG Kerk - Letsitele H/v Joubert / Bothastr, Letsitele, 015 345 1618, Ds Barry van der Merwe - Son 09:00. • NG Kerk - Tzaneen Agathastraat 28, Tzaneen, Ds Gouws van Zyl 082 829 2926 / 015 307 4498, Ds Chris Zietsman, 015 307 4497 of 083 269 1325, Son 08:30. • NG Kerk — Wolkberg Agathastraat, Tzaneen, Ds Adriaan van Tonder 083 408 0939 / 015 307 4062, Sondae 09:00 • New Apostolic Church — Tzaneen Vroue Federasie Hall, King Edward Road, Tzaneen, 015 307 4807, Shep. Petersen, Sondae 09:00 & Woensdae: 19:30. • Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk — Laeveld Morrisonstraat, Modjadjiskloof, 015 309 9580 / 084 584 0059, Ds Gerhard Viviers, Sondae 09:00. • Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk — Letsitele Dr Anneke Skoolsaal, 015 345 1128, Dr Jan Truter - Sondae 09:00. • Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk — Tzaneen Agathastraat 14, Tzaneen, 015 307 4508 Ds Richard vd Westhuizen, Sondae 09:00 & 18:00. • Pinkster Protestante Kerk H/v Frank May & Pearlman-strate,Tzaneen,015307 1111 of 083 717 4034, Past B Wilken,Sondae 09:30 (asook kinderkerk) & 18:00, Di 19:00 vroue biduur, Woensdae 19:00 gemeente biduur. • Sewendedag Adventiste Kerk Aqualaan 25, Tzaneen, 015 307 3240 / 082 893 6351, Ds Francois du Plessis, Saterdae 11:00 (Afrikaans & Engels). • Volle Evangelie Kerk Parkstraat 3, Tzaneen, 015 307 3387, Past Dawid Venter Tel:082 269 9746 Sondae 09:30 & 18:00. • World Impactors Bible Church Aka Christian Center Church.1B Section Nkowankowa, Nsova Street. 015 307 3531, Dr Rev TJ Mukoki, Sun: 09:00 (English & Tsonga), Tue: 18:00 (Prayer).

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IN THE NORTH GAUTENG HIGH COURT PRETORIA, REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA CASE NUMBER: 2654/2009 In the matter between: FIRSTRAND BANK LIMITED (Plaintiff) And DU PLESSIS, ANDRIES (1st Defendant) DU PLESSIS, JACOBA JOCHINA (2nd Defendant) NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION In execution of a judgment of the High Court of South Africa, (North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria) in the above mentioned suit, a sale without reserve will be held by the SHERIFF LETABA at the Sheriff’s Office, 7 GERRIT KRUGER STREET, AQUAPARK, TZANEEN on 16 AUGUST 2011 at 11:00 of the under mentioned property of the Defendant/s on conditions which will lie for inspection at the offices of the SHERIFF LETABA at the Sheriff’s Office, 7 GERRIT KRUGER STREET, AQUAPARK, TZANEEN, prior to the sale. Short description of property, situation and street number: CERTAIN: ERF 535 TZANEEN EXTENSION 6 TOWNSHIP, REGISTRATION DIVISION L.T., NORTHERN PROVINCE MEASURING: 2072 SQUARE METRES HELD BY DEED OF TRANSFER NO: T68886/2001 STREET ADDRESS: 14 ADSHADE STREET, PREMIERPARK, EXTENSION 6, TZANEEN, NORTHERN PROVINCE The property is zoned RESIDENTIAL The following information is furnished re the improvements, though in the respect nothing is guaranteed: A residential dwelling consisting of: 1 X LOUNGE, 1 X FAMILY ROOM, 1 X DINING ROOM, 1 X STUDY, 1 X KITCHEN, 4 BEDROOMS, 2 X BATHROOMS, 1 X SHOWER, 2 X WATER CLOSETS, 2 X GARAGES, 1 X LAUNDRY, 1 X OUTSIDE WATER CLOSET DATED AT PRETORIA on this the 13th DAY OF JULY 2011 ROOTH & WESSELS ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF PARC NOUVEAU 225 VEALE STREET BROOKLYN, PRETORIA TEL NO: 012 452 4124 REF: MVANROOYEN/TL/ B26430 Jul501________________ KENNISGEWING VAN VOORNEME OM DORP TE STIG – REGULASIE 21 Die Groter Tzaneen Munisipaliteit gee hiermee ingevolge artikel 96 (1) en (3) saamgelees met Artikel 69(6)(a) van die Ordonnansie op Dorpbeplanning en Dorpe, 1986 (Ordonnansie 15 van 1986), kennis dat ‘n aansoek om die dorp in die Bylae hierby genoem, te stig, ontvang is. Besonderhede van die aansoek lê ter insae gedurende gewone kantoorure by die kantoor van die Munisipale Bestuurder, Burgersentrum, Agathastraat, Tzaneen vir ‘n tydperk van 28 dae vanaf 29 Julie 2011 vertoe of deware moer skriftelik en in tweevoud by of tot die Munisipale Bestuurder by bovermelde adres of by Posbus 24, Tzaneen, 0850, ingedien of gerig word. BYLAE Naam van dorp: Letsitele Uitbreiding 8 Volle naam van aansoeker: Jacques du Toit & Medewerkers namens die geregistreerde eienaar

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Aantal erwe in voorgestelde dorp: Residensieel 1: 178 Besigheid 2: 2 Publieke Oop Ruimte: 5 Munispaal: 2 Straat Beskrywing van grond waarop dorp gestig staan te word: Restant van Gedeelte 2 van die plaas Novengilla 562 LT, groot ongeveer 24ha Ligging van voorgestelde dorp: Die voorgestelde dorp is geleë direk aangrensend en suid wes van Letsitele Dorp en word begrens aan die noordekant deur Oosthuizenstraat en aan die suidekant deur pad D5011 Opmerkings: Die aansoek het ten doel om bekostigbare enkelwoonerwe vir huisvesting te voorsien. Jul502________________ NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF TOWNSHIP – REGULATION 21 The Greater Tzaneen Municipality hereby give notice in terms of Section 96 (1) and (3) read together with Section 69(6)(a) of the Town-Planning and Townships Ordinance, 1986 (Ordinance 15 of 1986), that an application to establish the township referred to in the Annexure hereto, has been received. Particulars of the application will lie for inspection during normal office hours at the office of the Municipal Manager, Civic Centre, Agatha Street, Tzaneen, for a period of 28 days from 29 July 2011. Objections to or representations in respect of the application must be lodged with or made in writing and in duplicate to the Municipal Manager at the above address or a PO Box 24, Tzaneen, 0850, within a period of 28 days from 29 July 2011 ANNEXURE Name of township: Letsitele Extension 8 Full name of the applicant: Jacques du Toit Associates on behalf of the registered owner Number of Erven in proposed township Residential 1: 178 Business 2: 2 Public Open Spaces: 5 Municipal: 2 Street Description of the land: Remainder of Portion 2 of the farm Novengilla 562 LT, extending over approximately 24ha Locality of the proposed township: The proposed township is situated south west of, and adjacent to Letsitele, being bordered on the north by Oosthuizen Street and in the south by road D5011 Remarks: The application has as purpose the creation of affordable erven for the provision of affordable accommodation. jul503_________________ ESTATE OF LYLE SYDNEY LANGSTON In the estate of the late Lyle Sydney Langston, pensioner, Master’s reference number 4543/2011, identity number 3204085006083 who was ordinarily resident at 42 Circle Drive, Tzaneen, who died on the 29th of April 2011. All persons having claims against the above estate are hereby called upon to file their claims with the undersigned within 30 days from the date of the publication hereof. Joubert & May Attorneys 50 Boundary Street PO Box 35 Tzaneen, 0850 Ref: AE RECH/avs/ R12206

OFFICES TO LET PRIME SPOT! Two spacious, very neat offices To Let in CBD of Tzaneen (Danie Joubert Street), available from 01 June 2011. Excellent location, includes kitchen and toilet facilities as well as a store room. Contact Tarryn (015) 307 1000 or 071 455 3050. Jul501_______________

Woonstelle te huur Woonstel te huur, 2 slaapkamertuinwoonste l,parkeerplek. Water en ligte uitgesluit. R3 200 p.m Kontak 083 305 3717 Jul503________________ Eenslaapkamer tuinwoonstel, parkeerplek. Water en ligte uitgesluit. R2 000 pm. Kontak no 083 305 3717

PRIME OFFICE SPACE TO LET IN TZANEEN Beautifully designed. Office space of 100m². Exquisitely tiled office. Beautiful view. Excellent address. Kitchen, bathroom with shower. Rent very affordable and all inclusive! Call Scha, Jan or Stephanie on 0861303404 Jul502_______________

Verskeie kantoorruimtes beskikbaar, wat dringend verhuur moet word. Skakel die SAVF Kantoor by 015-3072645.

Services Dienste

DASS Refrigeration + Air conditioning. Speed Queen, Whirlpool. Install Defy A/C service, spares and repairs to all makes of domestic appliances. 11 Plantation Road. Tzaneen We collect + deliver 015 307 1798

Audio Repairs DVD TV VCR Repairs Spares and accessories IC’S and TR’S We also do orders Please call Johan Jordaan 083 241 1880. mar404_______________

FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICE 1 Accounting – Management accounts & Annual Financial Statements as prescribed by the new companies act 2 Returns for 2 1 Income tax 2 2 Vat 2 3 All relevant accounting returns as required by law Contact Harold Butler (SAIPA 17832, SAIT & Registered Tax practitioner) of Butler Accountants At 015 307 3370 & 078 686 8320 june401______________

Cholera-vry water Gewaarborg met die Absolutely Waterwatersuiweraar, beste kwaliteit, diens en prys. Elsie 083 458 4746 ________________ mar108 Milla Flora Om jou tuin uit te lê en versorg is my passie. Doen ook totale instandhouding Ilse 083 407 8061 _______________ Nov501 Boet Pretorius Elektries: Geen elektriese installasies is vir ons te groot of te klein nie, en geen plek is te naby of te ver nie. 015 307 3571 Webtuiste: www.pro-bou.co.za _________________ apr409 Nutsman Sweiswerk; swembadinstandhouding; voertuigherstelwerk en dienste. Billike tariewe. 015 307 7747 082 419 1230 __________________ jul207 Algemene Bouwerk loodgieter, elektries en reparasies. 072 372 4041 (Nelcon) _________________ feb110 Camelia Florist Specialize in: All types of functions/occasions/funeral flowers, home & office arrangements as well as wedding bouquets. Una 082 872 6214 __________________ mei308 Wegry van tuinvullis @ R250 per 1 ton (plat bak) asook bourommel @ R275 per 1 ton (platbak) Skakel 082 804 6924 of 083 229 5046 ___________________ jul206 Repairs of computers – hardware and software Part time general repairs to all computers, fault-finding, re-installation of software “Clean-up” computer to help make computer faster. Knowledge in Setting up networks If your computer crashes, call the IT Doctor, Waldo on 0832628490 all hours ________________ mar108 For the best biltong and droëwors. Contact 015 307 2666. june411________________

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Need flowers for that special occasion, contact Willem/Hendra at 015 307 2176. mar412_______________ Letaba number plates and Key shop. A bit of this and a bit of that! Lost your keys and need a locksmith? Call 079 222 2900. 24 Hours Service! mar424_______________ Ons verpak & verseker landswyd, puik diens & lae pryse. Marlien 015 781 0637 of 083 252 8928. june401_______________ Gel & Acrylic nails. Contact Monica 073 856 7881 or 078 553 2790. june402________________ Vir al jou korttermynversekering, mediese fondse, lewensversekering, testamente en pensioenfondse. Kontak 015 307 3316. june403_______________ Need glasses, your eyes tested or sunglasses. Contact 015 307 3703. june404_______________ Cutting back on electricity bills or is your domestic help on leave? School holiday laundry piling up? Dirty tabelcloths after a function? We offer wash, dry and iron, ironing only and tumble drying! Contact Tersia 078 457 9667. june405________________ Stockist of fabric, haberdashery and lace. See us first for an unbelievable range, excellent service and unbeatable value. We measure, make up and install curtaining and blinds to perfection. Masters in re-upholstery of lounge suites, loose cushions, headboards, etc. Contact 015 307 4467 or 015 307 7177. june406________________ SCOOTERS PIZZA TZANEEN Not in the mood to cook, rather have pizza for dinner! Don’t forget we deliver! Call 015 307 3131. june408________________ MANI-FIQUE NAIL BOUTIQUE Gel tips, gel overlays, manicures & pedicures. Gift vouchers available. Contact 084 901 0597. june409______________ For all your fishing, tackle, cycles, spares, repairs and camping gear. Contact 015 307 2512. june410________________ NEED EXTRA CASH EVERY MONTH? Earn R720 in your first week or up to R1440 per day in your first month. SMS your name and postal address to 072 264 6243. june412________________ BEAUTY & THE TRAMP DOGGY PARLOUR specialised dog and cat grooming. Contact 078 786 1049.

ADAMS CAFÉ we deliver, wherever you are! Yummy specials every week! Contact 015 307 3634 or 015 307 3993. june413________________ Give your domestic worker the confidence she needs in the kitchen. They will learn about personal & kitchen hygiene, kitchen & food safety, cooking methods & terms and receive an illustrated recipe book. 3 week course! Contact Joey 079 529 8336 or 082 563 3130. june416_______________ We wash, dry and iron! Call us for all your washing needs. Mon – Fri 06:30 to 17:30. Contact Lizelle 083 300 4924 or Flip 082 577 6408. june417________________ Madame Fleur vir die Voller Figuur Onderklere en slaapklere spesiaal gemaak vir jou. 17 kleure en baie style om van te kies. Skakel Rita vir meer inligting Sel: 078 118 8615 jul102___________________

Services Dienste

Front End Loader to hire. Disc, ploughing and bush clearing. For a free quotation contact 073 909 9200/ 015 307 6549 (office hours) jul501________________

Be Ready – Be Verified Did you Know? That you can have a valid BBBEE Certificate in your hands within 48 hours if: Your business turnover is less then 5 million per annum If you are a Start-Up Company And you automatically qualify for 100% procurement Contact us now and get the Ball Rolling Winel Kasselman 082 557 9876 jul203_________________

STOP NONSENSE We manufacture and erect pre cast Concrete walls including concrete Palisade fence. For a free quotation contact: 073 909 9200 / 015 307 6549 (Office hours) jul502_________________ Need to order personalised printing? Contact Natasha Fourie 072 659 5739. jul123___________________ Need a new printer cartridge? Contact Burnie v d Merwe 083 568 7338. jul125__________________ Springs & Sandblasting available from T&T. Contact 071 535 0991. jul126___________________

Koffie & Ontbyt vanaf 7:00 soggens by Kolonnade. 015 307 2605/6. jul104___________________

Outboard engine and motor repairs. Contact Phillip 015 307 5059. jul127___________________

The BEST in Catering! Any function, any time! Contact Elna on 083 371 9190 or 082 833 7380. jul106___________________

For all your painting supplies, blinds, waterproofing and much more. Contact 015 307 5562. jul128__________________

Need a Locksmith? Contact 079 222 2900. 24 Hours a day! jul107___________________

Looking for 9.5mm Stone, 19mm Stone, Building sand and river sand, contact 083 500 4385. jul129__________________

Misty River Driving Range next to the show grounds. R20 for 50 balls. Contact 082 804 6010 or 082 870 4310. jul108___________________ Do you need lawn dressing, potting soil, bark chips or compost? Contact Brian 083 306 6085. jul111___________________ Kuns, koffie & christelike boekwinkel by die Star Spares gebou. Kontak 015 307 2586. jul112__________________ Time for new office furniture? Contact Helene Bruce 083 566 1022 or 015 307 7436. jul114___________________ Bored? Do you enjoy beading? Come to Beads Bazaar, 22 Second Avenue for all crystals, imported glass, plastic and wooden beads, semi-precious stones and pearls. Contact 082 339 1093. jul115__________________ Latin & Ballroom dancing classes, every Wednesday evening. Contact Sam 082 747 5648. jul120__________________ Feeling creative? Looking for a new hobby! Join Creative Image! No artistic ability required? Contact Nicki 083 256 2075. jul122__________________ Services RS Plant Hire Bulldozer’s, TLB’s and

We offer facials, massages, manicures, pedicures and couples treatments at our day spa. Phone for bookings 015 307 6220. 16B King Edward Drive. jul130__________________ Is it time for that weekly or monthly carwash? We specialize in valets! We guarantee quality service! Owner supervision. Special rates for pensioners, companies and dealers. Contact 082 908 7855 or 082 908 1231 or 072 314 6008. jul131__________________ For all your printing! Full colour work, from invoice books, statement, programmes, wedding cards, school reports, advertising material, calendars and much more. Contact 015 309 9382.

Be ready – Be Verified – BEE Verification Agency (PTY) Ltd We can verify any Company. Big & small. Free quotations SANNAS accredited Nation wide Contact us Winel Kasselman 082 557 9876 jul204_________________ Jou Besigheid se Boeke; Kopseer of vreugde? By Maritel doen ons: Boeke tot op finale proef (Bank, kleinkas, debiteur, krediteure en alle gepaardgaande rekonsiliasie) Bestuurstate BTW alle fasette (Boere wat mark toe stuur baie welkom) U.I.F (Werkloosheidsverseke ring) NS! Doen ook Pastel-opleiding met ‘n verskil, prakties by die werkplek. Groot sukses! Kontak nou vir Marie by 072 409 7057, of kom besoek ons kantoor te Grensstraat 10, Tzaneen. (08:00 tot 13:00) Décor Master Specialist in curtains, blinds, upholstery and laminated flooring, supplied and fitted. Headboard made. 082 253 7867 jul305________________ Lamor Haar Salon Openingspesiaal Mans haarsny R50.00 Dames sny en blaas R120.00 Kontak Lolla by 082 901 1781

For Sale Te Koop Bargains Galore Geregistreerde pand- en tweedehandse handelaar. Ons pand, koop en verkoop enigiets van waarde. Juwele, meubels, gereedskap, ens. Vir die beste pryse. Kom besoek ons by Plantasieweg 11 langs Dass 015 307 1171 082 472 8483 jan406________________ The Bargain Shop We pay cash for furniture, appliances and unwanted goods of value 015 306 0036 or 083 576 7618 mar209________________ OIL SHOP Wide variety of lubricants for sale. Best prices in town. Contact 015 307 7501 __________________ mar201 Mutual Safe D/Door drop safe (at 1,800 x 755 x 800) Hold up to R200 000.00 +\- 1.5 ton, 175L x 2 R22 800.00. Contact 015 307 7775 079 2222 900 apr201______________Dell

Prys onderhandelbaar 072 896 8165 jul302_________________

OP SOEK NA WILDSVLEIS TEEN R15P/KG 073 628 0723 jul301_________________ Jetski Hurricane 700 R17 000 Kontak 083 443 0328 jul303__________________ Caban Cruiser Boat 6 persons, 60 b/hp Yamaha engine R16 000 Kontak 083 443 0328 jul304__________________ 100 KVA Transformers Input – 380 volt Output – 110 volt, 220 volt, 380 volt, 525 volt Plus test panel complete For test of electric motor Contact: 082 571 6540 jul305__________________ Isuzu Kb, 2003, 3.0 LX, TDi, white, 202 000 km, R99 000 Contact Bruce 079 222 2900 jul501_________________

Vakatures Vacancies

Greystone Farming Fancy Lettuce Hand picks and washed Mobile: 082 4466 497 june302_______________

Greystone Farming Strawberry plants For sale Mobile: 082 4466 497 Greystones21@gmail.com june303_______________ Organic Compost, lawn dressing, potting soil, garden mulch, bark chips Brian:083 391 0195 083 306 0855 015 307 5240 june 403_______________

Kwekery Tzaneen Garden Centre is op soek na ‘n energieke persoon wat lief is vir plante en mense om naweke en vakansdae uit te help. Moet help met verkope Sluitingsdatum: 31 Julie 2011 Skakel 082 928 3423 jul302________________ Wanted Qualified auto electrician, contact 072 753 5529. jul501_________________

Voertuie

Janco Services 083 537 5901 015 386 8735 Plumbing Air cons Stoves, ect. Jannes Vermaak

Yorkie. Baie spelerig en vol lewe. 8 Weke oud. Ingeënt en ontwurm. 1 reuntjie @ R2 000. Skakel 082 723 7637 / 083 307 1555 jul301_________________

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING The Clean Team – In Tzaneen since 2000 We also clean vehicles, rugs, office chairs etc. Also: Masterguard You know us and our service!! Call today: Eugene and Yvonne 071 783 7112/ 081 301 6018

Nuwe voertuie Robbie Kruger 082 893 1869 jul306_________________ 2 x viskaste grootte 600 x 300 met staander, redelik volledig

Family Transformation Centre invites you to: Deal with the hurt of Divorce, a course will begin on Tuesday 26 July @ 18:30 Also, raise effective children in a defective world, starting Monday 25 July @ 18:30 Also, receive insight into financial freedom, join us on Friday 22 July @ 18:30 For bookings or more information, please feel free to call Maryna on 015-307 2527 or 079 524 8981 jul308__________________

LETABA FARM EQUIPMENT TLB’s excavators en groot trekkers te huur vir rip ploeg disk. Agent vir SAME en DEUTZ trekkers 083 414 4238 jun404________________

Vervoer/Transport Steynberg Trok & Trekker 8x8 ton trokke te huur. R14.00/km + btw een rigting. Skakel vir kwotasie: 083 444 8326/ 082 851 7139 of 015 307 6737/ 084 627 0956 jan307_______________ Vervoer & Verpak van meubels. Skakel Melody vir kwotasie 015 307 6737/ 084 627 0956 083 444 8326/ 082 851 7139 - Epos troktrek@ mweb.co.za www. steynbergmeubelvervoer. com jan308_______________

2nd HAND PALLETS FOR SALE CONTACT 015 309 9646 OR 072 225 6054 jul102___________________

SKOONMAAK VAN MATTE & MATERIAAL MEUBELS Gehalte werk gewaarborg Kontak:

VOLUNTEERS Care4Life Centre invites volunteers to join our expansion programme at Palm Springs Care Centre. If you have skills and training in nursing, office administration or fundraising please contact Michele at 015 307 4823 jul307__________________

To Rent Te Huur

Nguni Skins for sale. Contact Beryl 082 422 8293. jul101__________________

076 833 9112

NEED A BABYSITTER? Week nights – 18:30 to 22:30 R25 per child, per hour (3yrs and older) and R50 per child, per hour (newborn to 2yrs) Saturdays – 16:00 to 22:00 R30 per child, per hour (3yrs and older) and R55 per child, per hour (newborn to 2yrs) Saturday mornings negotiable! Contact 083 746 6592.

For Sale Te Koop

4x 6weke oue Jack Russels te koop teen R 500.00 per hondjie. Het 2 reuntjies en 2 teefies kontak Ronel 072 039 9653

To advertise call Lihanie 015 307 7248

TZANEEN TRAILER HIRE Trailers to carry cars, cattle, furniture etc. Single or Double Axle for rent. We also service and repair all makes of trailers. 29 Plantation Road, old industrial Area Call: 083 651 0936 082 578 3174 _________________ feb401 VERVOER VERVOER VERVOER VERVOER VAN ALLERLEI VERVOER VAN MEUBELS VASTE ROETES ELKE WEEK VERPAKKING MATERIAAL BESKIKBAAR OP AANVRAAG SKAKEL MICHELLE VIR KWOTASIE 073 976 7605 / goldentransporttzn@ gmail.com jul301__________________

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Relay is drawing nearer Enter your company and support the fight against cancer Relay For Life began in 1985 in Tacoma, Washington where a single man, Dr Gordy Klatt decided to raise funds for the American Cancer Association and to honour his cancer patients. He ran around a track for 24 hours. This event has now grown and is held all over the world – South Africa being the 23rd country to join the Relay For Life movement. Relay For Life is an international initiative that unites cancer survivors and the communities that care for them. The Tzaneen Relay For Life is organised by volunteers from the Tzaneen area. This event is an opportunity to celebrate the lives of survivors (you are a Survivor from the moment of being diagnosed with cancer), to raise funds for research and education about cancer, and to raise funds for supporting cancer patients and survivors in Limpopo. The relay takes place from sunset to sunrise, 18:00 to 06:00 on Friday 11 and Saturday 12 November 2011. This 12 hour relay entails teams of around ten persons each, walking, or running around a rugby field. It is symbolic of the fact that cancer never sleeps, and that we cannot rest until a cure has been found. Relay For Life is a family and community event, where the whole family is welcome. With plenty of music, entertainment, fun for the

kids, food and coffee to keep everyone entertained and awake right through the night. This is also the perfect company event and a great way to engage your staff and promote your business, club, or association. Anyone can enter a team, so get your team together now. You can give your team a name, and brand yourselves according to a theme of your choice. Great prizes are up for grabs, so get creative! Survivors are the VIP’s of this event. We would like to invite all cancer Survivors to become a part of this special event. Please contact Elna Haasbroek on 082 773 1550 for more information about how we would like you to be involved in this event. Enquiries: Marcelle Basson on 082 851 2986 / marcellebasson@gmail.com

Tzaneeners maak groot naam op provinsiale vlak VER LINKS: Alison Rudder, ’n gr 7-leerling van die Laerskool Tzaneen, het ’n bedrywige vakansie agter die rug. Sy het aan die Limpopo Karate-kampioenskappe deelgeneem en ’n silwer medalje in kata en ’n goue medalje in kumute ontvang. Sy het ook Limpopokleure verwerf en moet in Oktober Limpopo verteenwoordig by die SA kampioenskappe. LINKS: Een van Tzaneen se beste gholfspelers is slegs tien jaar oud, met ’n voorgee van 5. James Vorster, ’n gr 4-leerling, het in verskeie toernooie tydens die Julie-vakansie gespeel. Hy het die Sanlam Junior Glacier-toernooi by Polokwane en die Junior National Order of Merit vanaf die mansbowwe gespeel saam met alle o.18-spelers. Hy het vanaf die damesbowwe die Limpopo Junior Gholftoernooi gewen met ’n gemiddeld van 79 houe.

The first rugby team of Stanford Lake College is up against Hendrina in the Beeld Trophy tomorrow. The Match starts at 10:00 and is played at Stanford. Good luck!

Haenertsburg preserves planet Earth

ABOVE: Gabriel Makwela won the 10 km run at the Iron Crown Trail Run recently. LEFT: The youngest entrant, Matthew Porteus, with his mom, Gill.

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ABOVE: Many residents of Haenertsburg took part in the fund raising for the CARE Association recently. They served hot food and drinks to participants and spectators at the Iron Crown Trail Run.

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Stuur u naam, tipe werk gesoek en kontaknommer vir ons. Stel ons in kennis wanneer ‘n betrekking word aanvaar. As gevolg van beperkte spasie en ‘n groot aanvraag wil ons graag aan almal die geleentheid bied om te adverteer.

Another successful Bulletin initiative in serving our community. GRAPHIC DESIGN Claire, looking for PA or corel draw designer job. Able to do any admin duties as well. Contact 082 815 8918. (2)_____________________

ARCHITECTURE / ENGINEERING Kobus Kock, draughtsman (Caddie and Autocad) or any other available job. Contact 084 279 6601 or 083 280 9699. (1)_____________________

ADMIN / CLERICAL Lorca Mathebula, looking for clerical, cashier or receptionist position. Contact 073 254 6513. (18)____________________ Tebogo Agnes Raophala, looking for clerical, cashier or receptionist position. Contact 076 945 9991. (19)____________________ Martie Schnettler, 45, looking for admin or secretarial position. Contact 076 867 8270. (20)____________________

CONSTRUCTION / SKILL TRADES Jacques, hydraulics fitter and truck driver, can also do wheet alignment fitting. Contact 072 167 9332. (10)____________________

Ludwig Schnettler, 40, looking for a plumbing, electrical, technical or mechanical job. Contact 076 867 8270. (11)____________________

DOMESTICS / OFFICE CLEANERS/ GARDENERS Martha Ntlemo, domestic worker, I sleep out, many years experience, I can cook and look after children. I speak English. Contact 083 861 7120. (58)____________________ Rachel Malajii, domestic worker, sleeps out, has 3 years experience. Contact 071 078 4866. (59)____________________ Maake Modjadji, office cleaner or cashier. Worked at Dunns. Contact 082 702 3772 or 071 794 9577. (60)____________________ Margreth Khipa, domestic worker, I sleep out, Monday to Friday, I am a Christian and I am 51 years old and live in the Tzaneen area. Contact 071 078 6993. (61)____________________ Cynihia Lesailana, domestic worker. Contact 073 783 7121. (62)____________________ Sindile Mbhungele, domestic worker, speaks English, can look after children,

wants to work from Monday to Friday. Contact 082 755 5689. (63)____________________ Gladys Matlala, domestic worker, sleeps out, speaks English and has 2 years experience. Contact 072 160 7878. (64)____________________ Maggie, domestic worker, office cleaner or tea lady. Also looks after children. Contact 078 141 7802. (65)____________________

FARMING Olivia, I am looking for an IT technician job. Please contact me at 082 086 7867. (1)____________________ Seeking work in a GIS or similar field. Report writing, basic web design, photographic, PR & GIS amongst my skills. Please contact me at 083 7283 780. (2)_____________________

IT / INTERNET Volwasse man, sober, jare boerdery ondervinding in all fasette – uitvoer vrugte – meganies en ook goeie bemarking en verkope – arbeidwetgewing. Andre 082 484 4477. (5)_____________________ Getroude volwasse man met nasionale diploma in landbou soek betrekking op bees / wildsplaas of

vrugteplaas as bestuurder. Jare ondervinding en is ook ‘n professionele jagter. Eerlik en hardwerkend met goeie verwysing en kan dadelik diens aanvaar. Bereid om te verhuis indien nodig. Kontak 083 226 7178. (6)_____________________

HOSPITALITY / TOURISM “Ek is ‘n 36 jarige hardwerkende man. Soek werk in Phalaborwa omgewing. Ek het opleiding en ondervinding as Chef. Is ook bereid om enige ander werk te doen. Ek het al herstelwerk aan huise ook gedoen. Ek is rekenaar geletterd en leer baie vinnig. Het bestuursposte ook beklee.” (3)_____________________ Cate Mojela, domestic worker or catering job requested. Contact 082 963 5797. (4)_____________________

GENERAL / OTHER JOBS Magaret Maake, If you need a domestic worker that is fast, friendly and diligent, then you need to look no further because I will tend to your home wil loving care and experienced precision. References are

available that will confirm my work ethic and abilities. 079 318 9287 (56)___________________ Elizabeth Kgatle, shop assistant or domestic worker. Contact 078 644 7639. (57)____________________ Masetla Boas, general work required. I have matric, N1 & N2, computer studies and engineering studies. Contact 079 398 5755. (58)____________________ 72 year old gentleman looking for a job as a supervisor or maintenance man or handy man! Either half day or full day. Contact 078 553 2790. (59)____________________ Craig Watson, semi skilled welder boilermaker seeks vacancy or any farm work. I’m very handy. Contact 076 110 0226. (60)____________________ Soek werk op plaas of lodge, voorman of opsigter. Kan dadelik begin. Skakel Rassie 072 811 9860. (61)____________________ Mpho Lisbeth Shayi, has grade 12, is computer literate, has security grade C, D & E, speaks English and Afrikaans. Contact 073 340 9993. (62)____________________ 28 year old, code 8 licence, looking for courier work or similar. Has experience

of rural areas in Limpopo. Contact 076 045 0303. (63)____________________ Benneth Shilowa, looking for work in security, cash in transit business. Has security grade C. Contact 076 483 4760. (64)____________________ Peter Rampepe, looking for a job as a merchandiser, general assistant, storeroom work or in the food industry. Waiter job in a hotel or restaurant. I am also a gardener. Contact 079 770 5544. (65)____________________ Jeremiah, looking for a job in a security company or any general work. Contact 072 551 1575. (66)____________________ Mardelein Davis, het ondervinding in admin, lone, kinders oppas. Kontak 079 443 5184. (67)____________________

RETAIL / SALES Michael Erasmus (30), Kode 08 bestuurderslisensie, graad 12. Werk huidiglik by Mega Liquors, is op soek na beter werksvoordele. Is betroubaar en hardwerkend, en het baie ondervinding. Kontak 071 687 0742. (1)_____________________ Charles, I have experience in retail, sales, supervising,

stock control, etc. I’m hard working, honest and very friendly. Call 073 158 7856. Contact 083 746 6592 for a reference. (2)_____________________ Nico van Zyl, Maintenance or Counter Sales, I will do any job. Contact 079 969 1770 or 015 – 3072269. (3)_____________________ Anton von Molendorf, would like a job in retail and have FMCG experience. I have a strong personality, good communication skills and enjoy working with people. Contact 079 147 4402. (4)_____________________ Victor Maswanganyi, looking for shop or office work, I speak English. Contact 083 434 1529. (5)_____________________ Fumani Floyd Chauke, looking for a job in retail and short-term insurance, I do have experience. I studied marketing and am willing to relocate anywhere in South Africa. Contact 073 489 2331. (6)_____________________ Peter Rampepe, looking for a job as a merchandiser or packer. I have 18 months experience. Contact 079 770 5544. (7)_____________________

CARE GIVER

I am looking for a home care job. I have got a cleaning certificate; I also have an Abet certificate. I understand Afrikaans and English. Contact me on 076 749 0804. (1)_____________________ Caroline, looking for care giver job. Contact 072 645 2421. (2)_____________________ Triphinah Mohale, care giver, domestic worker or office cleaner. I speak English & Afrikaans. Contact 073 177 2699 (3)_____________________ Virginia Makhubela, care giver for the elderly, I can sleep in or out. Contact 078 591 1428. (4)_____________________

DRIVER Victor Mokgalaka, looking for a job as a driver (code 08). I speak different languages. Contact 084 297 3079 or 073 919 2157. (4)_____________________ Cindy Matjila, have matric & code 10 drivers licence. Looking for a driver job. Contact 076 077 9170 or 073 353 0023. (5)_____________________ Carlu, looking for a parttime delivery/driver job, 18:00 to 22:00, Mon-Thur, has own motorbike. Contact 071 800 2916. (6)_____________________

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Bulletin

Iron Crown attracts many The Iron Crown Trail Run was held in Haenertsburg recently. The event was organised by the local Rotary Club and attracted 76 runners in the 21,1 km run, taking them up to the top of the Iron Crown Mountain. 84 runners participated in the 10 km run. The winners of the 10 km race were Gabriel Makwela (men’s open category), Lientjie Saaiman (ladies’ open category), Amos Ragaphala (men u.20), Ruth White (ladies u.20), Lambertus de Wet (men 40 to 49 yrs), Marika

Voigt (ladies 40 to 49 yrs), Philip Entres (men 50 to 59 yrs), Sylvie Kremer-Kohne (ladies 50 to 59 yrs), Mick Noel (men over 60 yrs) and Rejeanne Stears (ladies over 60 yrs). The winners of the 21,1 km run were Thompson Magagane (open category and overall winner), Thomas Thema (40 to 49 years and second overall), Elsabé Cronjé (40 to 49 years and overall ladies winner), Sean Coles (men 50 to 59 years), Tillie Adlam (ladies 50 to 59 yrs) and Christopher Noel (men over 60 yrs).

Health & Fitness sorg vir groot pret ten bate van liefdadigheid

Die Health & Fitness Tzaneen Gym het Sondag vir groot deur die span aan die SAVF geskenk. opwinding gesorg, toe hulle ’n fietstrapmarathon ten Verskeie bekende sakeondernemings in Tzaneen en bate van liefdadigheid gehou het. Modjadjiskloof het deelgeneem. Supa Quick Tzaneen Die gimnasium se “spinning”-afdeling is met twin- was tweede en Bulletin se span was in die sesde plek. tig gimnasiumfietse ingerig om twintig sakeondernemings se spanne te laat deelneem. Tien afsonderlike kompetisies tussen spanne wat teen mekaar gery het, het tot die erns van die saak bygedra en elkeen van die tien verloorspanne moes R50 tot liefdadigheid bydra. Die fietse is met afstandmeters toegerus en altesaam 1 336,67 km is afgelê. Die wenspan was Mac Machines, wat 78,95 km afgelê het. BO: Agter is Jasper Diederiks, Francois van Greunen en Pierre Cronje. Voor staan Vincent AlDie R8 900 wat op die len en weerskante van hom is mee Ilse Allen, Lizelle Cronje van die SAVF en Debbie du Preez LEFT: Ruth White with Jacques Fox of Discovery Health, the main spondag ingesamel is, is van die Letaba Tzaneen Lionsklub. sor. RIGHT: Thompson Magagane.

Die Duiwelskloof Rolbalklub het onlangs hul gewilde Wolkbergtoernooi gehou en spelers van so ver as Zimbabwe, Pretoria en Witrivier het kom deelneem. Die toernooi is gewoonlik ’n jaar vooruit bespreek. Die wenners van vanjaar se toernooi is almal van Tzaneen. Hulle is Nikkie Viljoen, Neels Theron,Deon Viljoen, Venita Beretta en Uwe Kroh.

“Pienk” wedstryd teen kanker volgende Saterdag Die veldtog teen kanker wat verlede jaar by die eerste rugbyspan van die Hoërskool Ben Vorster posgevat het, word volgende Saterdag uitgeleef, wanneer die span in ’n vriendskaplike wedstryd teen Kemptonpark in pienk truie gaan speel. Tydens verlede jaar se “shavathon” wat by Ben Vorster gehou is, was daar ‘n voorstel dat die eerstespan in hul eerste tuiswedstryd swart en pienk kouse dra om hul steun aan die veldtog teen kanker te toon. Maar mnr Andre Hay, hul afrigter, het die gedagte eers op die ys geplaas en beplan om in 2011 ’n besondere geleentheid daarvan te maak. Die Vossies betrek al hul wintersportsoorte en beplan om ’n slag in die stryd teen kanker te slaan. Alle geld wat ingesamel word, gaan aan die Tzaneen Care Group oorhandig word. Ben Vorster versoek alle Tzaneeners se ondersteuning deur ’n trui, broek en kouse vir ’n eerstespan-rugbyspeler te borg. ’n Borg word ook benodig om op die dag elke drie wat gedruk word, te borg. Enige donasies en bydraes sal ook baie welkom wees. Me Elize Dry kan by 083 258 0306 geskakel word vir enige navrae. LINKS: Jannes Dry, kranige senter van die eerste span van Ben Vorster, wys hoe hulle volgende Saterdag op die veld gaan uitdraf.

This week’s fitness tip Ettienne van Wyngaardt (Fitness specialist)

There is a saying that goes: If there are no OBSTACLES, there’ll never be a MIRACLE. If there are no DIFFICULTIES, there’ll never be a POSSIBILITY. The bigger the OBSTACLES, the greater the MIRACLES.

The bigger the DIFFICULTIES, the greater the POSSIBILITIES. Just remember that getting into shape isn’t easy. If it was easy everyone would have been in shape. But if you get there the rewards are priceless. So just keep on trying and your reward will come.

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SLC wins Limpopo’s crown again Stanford Lake College defended their titles successfully when they were crowned Limpopo’s small schools’ rugby champions in Polokwane on Saturday. The u.15 team were up against Eric Louw of Musina and were victorious even before the match started, as Eric Louw withdrew from the encounter. SLC reached the final for the fifth consecutive year and won the title four times. The first team had a tough encounter with Heuwelkruin College of Polokwane. The Stanfordians were 14-0 down, but redeemed themselves to draw the match 2121. They share the title. RIGHT: In front are Dylan Baptista, Gerhard du Toit, Stewart Hillary and Farai Chigumadzi. Seated are Noko Setati, Justin Mitchell, Marinus Gubitz, Dillen McGaffin (capt), Mr Steven Willson (coach), Hlulani Mayimele, Terry Tomes, Thabe Sebola and SJ Kloppers. Standing are Luke de Goede, Carson Blaauw, Sean Baptista, Bryan Page, Jackson Dando, Christopher Altona, Thabang Mathale, Kyle Dorman, Mark Jarman, Brandon Wright, Reinhard Schmidt and Thembani Mashele.

Stanford Lake College wasn’t the only school in the Tzaneen area to bring home the silverware. Read on page 16 and 17 of another top school that is the proud owner of all nine of Limpopo’s rugby titles in the big schools’ league.

RIGHT: In front are Quinton Beukelman, Kgaone Kkwada and Hlogi Matlala. Seated are Josh White, Neo Baloyi, Alex Revelas (captain), Mr Neil Haarhoff (coach) and Gavin Sterling. Standing are Andrew Davidson, Rhanda Rich Mongwe, Tristan Baptista, Jacques Nell, Lehlogonolo Modjela, Mark Facey, Dewald Ludick, Conrad Schmidt and Pierre Smalle.

Letaba-ruiter haal SA-span ’n Oudleerling van die Hoërskool Ben Vorster en lid van die Letaba Uithouritklub, Francois du Preez, is vir die SA Uithourit-span gekies. Die span neem in September aan die Afrika Kampioenskappe in Walvisbaai, Namibië deel. Die Fédération Equestre Internationale se 120 km rit word in die woestyn en langs die see gery. Dit is Du Preez se sewende keer dat hy vir die SA-span gekies is en hy sal in die senior standaard gewig-afdeling meeding. Hy was in 2007 ook deel van die SA-span wat in Argentinië aan die wêreldkampioenskappe gaan deelneem het. Hy het reeds meer as 8 000 km in kompetisies afgelê. Hy sal die rit in September op sy perd, Mekadesh Khalil, aandurf.

Plasie-hokkiespelers vaar goed

LINKS ONDER: Elmarie Kruger, ’n o.18-hokkiespeler van die Hoërskool Merensky, het onlangs Limpopo-kleure asook SA-kleure verwerf. Sy het ook aan die Bokkieweek deelgeneem. REGS ONDER: Jason Moore het ’n vlak 1-erkenning ontvang na afloop van ’n skeidsregterskursus. Hy het onlangs in Potchefstroom as skeidsregter opgetree en hom uitstekend van sy taak gekwyt. Volgens me Trudie Botha van Limpopo Hokkie sal hulle hom graag in die toekoms weer aanstel.