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Matrics Drie plaaslike hoërskole — die Hoërskool Merensky, Stanford Lake College (privaat skool) en die Hoërskool Ben Vorster — se 2015-matriekleerlinge het hul kant gebring en die skole spog met verskeie presteerders. Wat onderskeidings betref was die oes weer lekker groot. Vier leerlinge het uitgestaan: Andrea Devenish van Merensky is een van Limpopo se dertig toppresteerders. Sy het nege onderskeidings behaal, is negende in Limpopo en sy is die provinsie se topmatriek in die vak rekenaartoepassingstegnologie. Thokozile Khoza,

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Matrikulante ook van Merensky, het agt onderskeidings behaal en Kristie Badenhorst van Merensky het sewe onderskeidings en is een van die topdertig in Limpopo, nadat sy as die provinsie se toppresteerder in die vak besigheidstudies aangewys is. Conrad Schmidt van Stanford het sewe onderskeidings behaal (hy word deur die onafhanklike eksamenraad lof toegeswaai) en hy is een van slegs een persent leerlinge landwyd wat topprestasies in Afrikaans en lewenswetenskappe behaal het.

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Andrea Devenish

Thokozile Khoza

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Conrad Schmidt

• Droogte raak nou sorgwekkend vir landbou

Beurtwater kan red

Gister (Donderdag) se versengende hitte het sommige boere byna paniekbevange laat opmerk dat die droogte nou “baie erger is as wat ons besef”.

Vanuit alle oorde in die Mopanidistrik, die groter Laeveld-streek en die wye gebied van Limpopo styg ‘n noodkreet op: “Mag dit tog gou kom reën!”. Twee van die Bulletin se joernaliste, Louis Roux en Joe Dreyer het met boere, die weerdiens, konsultante en landbouleiers gesels en ook enkele plase en damme besoek, om eerstehands te hoor en sien wat die uitwerking van die erge droogte is. Joe het die foto hiernaas van die Tzaneedam geneem, waar die daling van die watervlak nou daagliks met die blote oog waargeneem kan word.

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Caring for orphaned baby vervets...

The Vervet Monkey Foundation (VMF) in Letsitele recently had too few hands to help with the many orphaned baby vervet monkeys. Three volunteers had stomach problems and were therefore not allowed to handle the babies. In the first few weeks of life these little primates are very susceptible to human ailments.

So I was roped in to help care for nine tiny babies over Christmas. It was an exhausting but very rewarding experience and an insight into the Foundation’s philosophy and never-ending work.

The VMF directors, Mr Dave du Toit and his wife Josie, run the sanctuary on vegan lines. Volunteers, from all over the world, pay to come and look after and learn about vervet monkeys. The living is basic. There are wooden cabins with simple furniture and no electricity. There’s a communal washroom with, as Josie so sweetly describes the long drop, a few eco-toilets.

There’s a separate communal area where volunteers can relax and cook and an openplan dining room area. The history of the VMF is written on the dining room columns and walls.

The volunteers stay and help anything from a few weeks to a few months. Some are permanent staffers who have qualifications in biology, veterinary fields or conservation.

There were four volunteers with the babies.

The nursery is separate from all the other enclosures. My shift began after an early breakfast and lasted until 16:00 with a short break for lunch. The heat was oppressive but all attention was focused on the babies.

As the babies are so delicate, volunteers are not permitted to wear any chemicals such as sunscreen, perfume, mosquito repellants or

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any other kind of creams. Although so very cute, volunteers were instructed not to kiss the babies. Two of the primates had developed mouth thrush which can sometimes be attributed to human kissing.

Mango the cutest samango.

Each baby has its own small bottle and gets milk every 15 minutes. Each bottle contains 30 ml and has to be finished within four hours.

Thereafter the milk goes off and the babies get ill. Some babies had diarrhea or other problems and had added nutrients in their milk.

Each baby has a name. In fact all 500 odd vervets at the VMF have names. Amongst the babies was one very cute male samango monkey named Mango. Samangos are more intelligent than vervets and Mango really didn’t fancy playing much with the vervets.

The babies also cry for their mothers. That’s where the volunteers wrap them in a blan-

ket, soothingly rub their bodies and noses and rock them to sleep.

The babies nap and when awake are very active. They climb all over the volunteers, wee-ing and poo-ing. Fortunately their expulsions don’t smell and there’s toilet paper to clean up their messes. The VMF does not put the babies in nappies as this results in chaffing and sometimes bleeding. They cling to the volunteers’ hair and bodies. A volunteer goes to sickbay, up a little hill, and prepares more milk every four hours. There is drinking water as well as rehydration fluids and chopped up vegetables. Every time a baby drinks, eats, moves, sleeps, it’s noted.

Deebo, a male, was found abandoned on a farm, severely dehydrated and malnourished. Despite all the care and medical attention Deebo passed away in Josie’s arms on New Year’s Day. It was a huge shock to all as the VMF is renowned for its orphan care and this is the first time an orphan has been lost on Josie’s watch.

The next stage is drinking on their own from the bottle. Once that’s been mastered it’s off to another cage and each baby is allocated a foster mother. Vervet females will look after babies that are not their own. This introduction is also monitored with a volunteer seated outside the cage observing, making notes and seeing that the bottles are filled every four hours with milk and nutrients.

These cages are adjacent to the actual sanctuary cages and the curious vervets come and touch the babies through the fence. Eventually the babies with their foster mothers are placed into one of the bigger enclosures. The integration is then complete.

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Tammy on her way to recovery

Mayor Godfrey Modjadji with Dr Lexie Moagi of Empowering Fat Fighters trying out one of the machines. The photo was taken during the handing over and the plastic wraps(on the grass) that covered the equipment, Photo supplied were removed after the ceremony.

GLM hands over 7 open air gymnasiums Greater Letaba Municipality Mayor Godfrey Modjadji officially opened seven outdoor gymnasiums across the municipal district. The handover ceremony was held at Kgapane Stadium on 22 December.

The GLM’s spokesperson, Ms Lovers Maenetje, said the gymnasiums costed the municipality R3,8 million and the gymnasiums were erected in Kgapane Stadium, Senwamokgope Stadium, Modjadjiskloof (Library), Koranta Village, Maphalle Village, Abel Village and at Sekgopo Community hall (Youth

Centre).

“They are aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle for all community members living in the municipality’s area,” she said.

“We want to give our community members an opportunity to live a healthy life and expand on their life span.

“This is an opportunity for the municipal population to grow, because healthy people means a longer life span for our people and less people will die”, mayor Modjadji said.

— Phidelia Rikhotso phidelia@bulletin.us.com

The young lady who survived a shark attack this past festive season, is back home and recovering well.

Tamsin Scott (23) from Letsitele, told Bulletin this week that she is feeling positive about her ordeal and that she has faith in her speedy recovery.

“I still get sharp pains in my forearms, wrist and hands at times but it is not at all unbearable,” she said with a giggle. “Our surgeon did such an excellent job that I don’t think people will believe my story in the years to come, as I doubt I will have any scars as proof!”

The Scott family arrived back home in Letsitele on Monday, after spending most of their December holiday at Mpande Bay on the KZN Wild Coast. Tamsin was in waist-deep water at a private beach when a Bullshark attacked her, severing the tendons and nerve endings in both her arms, rendering them almost entirely useless.

She was eventually rushed to Millpark Hospital in Johannesburg, where she spent twelve days in high care and underwent four surgeries.

Although not having the use of her hands has brought with it some challenges, Tamsin has adapted, improvised and overcome those obstacles like a champion.

“There are a few things that we take for granted daily, such as sending text messages or making phone calls or even something seemingly insignificant such as scratching an

itch, which has suddenly become a challenge to her,” explained mom Tessa Scott. “But she is a feisty one and has refused to let that affect her ever positive and upbeat mood.”

She has found ways to stay in

touch with friends over whatsapp by replacing text messages with voicenotes and has enabled the voice commands on her phone and tablet allowing for hands-free use.

“I have also managed to handle cups and other objects with my arms and have found a straw to be a most useful tool.”

In regards to the attack itself, Tamsin said she has no bad memories or

nightmares despite fearing that she would. “I thought that this would haunt me later, but I am not afraid to talk about it and although I do sometimes play the attack back in my mind, it has not affected me in the slightest — except for not really wanting to go back into the ocean anytime soon.

“I think that it may have something to do with a very special talisman I received from a close family friend too.”

A friend of her father had brought her a necklace with a dolphin charm as a gift from Mauritius which, according to legend, symbolises courage and strength after a traumatic event. “It is a very special gesture to me and I wear it every day as a reminder.”

A final year student at the University of Stellenbosch where she is completing her B Com Accounting degree, Tamsin will have to make arrangements with the university to continue studying via correspondence, until she has completely healed. She will be travelling there this month to do so.

“My friends and family have all been very supportive which has helped to keep me upbeat — and I would like to thank the community for the tremendous response and the many positive messages and prayers I received. It is a heart warming experience.”

— Joe Dreyer joe@bulletin.us.com

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Mopani Crime Scene Co-ordinated by: Vabekile Phidelia Rikhotso • phidelia@bulletin.us.com

Maake: SAPS arrested 36 people for various criminal acts over the past week: two for assault, seven for assault GBH, one for robbery, one for murder, one for burglary, one for malicious damage to property, one for pointing someone with a firearm, one for rape, two for cultivating dagga, one for possession of suspected stolen property, one for contravening the Liquor Act, nine for contravening the Road Traffic Act, one for conveying livestock without a permit, one for cruelty to animals, three for selling fireworks without a license, one for intimidation, one for violation of a protection order and one for car-jacking.

Tzaneen: SAPS arrested 65 people for various criminal activities over the past week: ten for assault, sixteen for assault GBH, one for violation of protection order, two for rape, three for shoplifting, four for theft, two for robbery, one for business robbery, one for fraud, one for malicious damage to property, one for possession of suspected stolen property, three for counterfeit goods, eleven for drinking in public, seven for contravening the Liquor Act and two for contravening the Road Traffic Act.

Manhunt launched for men who robbed money lender: The Police

in Namakgale outside Phalaborwa have launched a manhunt for three men who robbed a 45-year-old money lender of cash and goods at Majeje Zone A on Monday morning. “The suspects found the house owner and his wife and held them up at gunpoint. They took R15 000 in cash as well as cell phones, wedding rings and watches valued at about R15 890,” said Police spokesperson Const Dineo Sekgotodi. He appealed to anyone with information to contact the nearest police station. The Police investigations continue.

Awaiting trial prisoner escape:

The Police in Bolobedu are appealing to members of the public to assist with information which could lead to the re-arrest of an awaiting trial prisoner who escaped from

www.bulletin.us.com Ga-Kgapane hospital on 18 December. “Bishop Monareng (26) of Las Vegas Section in Ga-Kgapane Township was chained to a bed at Kgapane Hospital where he was receiving medical treatment under police guard and he disappeared,” said Police spokesperson Lt Col Moatshe Ngoepe. “He was arrested for assault and resisting arrests by the Bolobedu Police; the circumstances of his escape are still being investigated,” said Ngoepe. Anyone who knows his whereabouts should contact the nearest police station or Lt Col Hanyane Mathebula on 082 414 3309.

Police sergeant murder case postponed: No outcome has been reached yet

in the case of Leanard Mathonsi, a police sergeant who is attached to the Germiston organized crime unit. He stands accused of murder. Mathonsi appeared in the Naphuno Magistrate’s Court recently. He was granted bail on 12 October last year and his case was remanded to 5 February. Mathonsi (36) allegedly shot and killed 32-year-old Luckie Shipalana at Maake Plaza early in October 2015. It is alleged that Mathonsi shot and killed Sipalana in connection with a loan of R100, and that the deceased did honour. According to Maake police spokesperson Const Rufus Magoro, the suspect was involved in a heated argument with the deceased. Things got out of control and the deceased was shot.

His brother was also shot in the leg when he tried to intervene.

Three rapists get life imprisonment: Three men were handed a combined

four life sentences by the Naphuno Magistrate’s Court. Matome David Sekgobela (26) from Lorraine Village in the Sekororo area, was sentenced to two life terms for rape and a further 25-year-sentence for robbery. The court heard that Sekgobela met a 19-yearold woman walking in the street shortly after midnight on 12 June 2012, grabbed her by her neck and dragged her into the bush where he raped her.

In another incident, he met a 25-year-old woman walking along a street coming from her boyfriend’s home; he threatened her with a knife, dragged her to the nearby bushes and raped her. Sekgobela was also sentenced to life imprisonment for raping a 32-year-old

woman after abducting her from her home and locking her up in his house. He was also given a 25-year- sentence for robbing her of her cell phone.

Meanwhile, 21-year-old Khomotso Comfort Shai of Sofaya Village, also in the Sekororo area, was sentenced to life imprisonment after he had beenconvicted of raping a 13-year-old girl on 28 January 2014. “Shai broke into a house in the early hours of the morning and raped the teen,”said police spokesperson Lt Col Moatshe Ngoepe.

Matome Steven Mokgobidu (26) was also given a life sentence for raping a 19-year-old woman at Bismark Village, Sekororo, on 27 April 2014. “Mokgobidu found the young woman walking in a street with friends. He threatened to stab her with a knife before taking her to a house and raping her. She was released the following day and raised the alarm,” Ngoepe said.

Lim police arrested more than a thousand people during festive season operations: The Limpopo po-

lice have arrested more than 1 400 people during special festive season operations, which started on 23 December and ended on 27 December. According to provincial police spokesperson Col Ronel Otto, 407 people were arrested for contact crimes, which included murder, attempted murder, rape, assault and robbery. “A total of 111 people were apprehended for driving under the influence of liquor, 47 undocumented people were arrested, 28 were nabbed for shoplifting, 16 for theft while 18 suspects were arrested for housebreaking and a further two for stock theft,” said Otto.

The provincial police commissioner, Lt Gen Fannie Masemola, congratulated the police on these arrests and warned criminals that police operations would intensify into the New Year. “We will not allow Limpopo to become a breeding ground for criminals from other areas who think they can destabilize the peace and stability in the province,” said Masemola.

He urged communities to remain vigilant and not become careless. “We can never be too careful and too prepared and by working with the police and CPFs in our communities we can ensure a safe and enjoyable period for all,” he said.

Churches

Catholic Church 969 Bok Street, Haenertsburg: 083 964 9859.

Haenertsburg Christian Church 7 Rissik Street, Haenertsburg: 015 276 1111.

Evangelies Geref Kerk Adshadestraat 11, Tzaneen: 015 307 3371.

Gereformeerde Kerk Claude Wheatley-str,Tzn: 015 307 1874.

German Evangelical Lutheran Church Zwariri Road, Modjadjiskloof: 082 653 5498.

St Paul’s United Church Mark Street, Haenertsburg: 015 307 3534.

Shekinah House 10 Manorvlei on Old Gravelotte Rd, Tzaneen: 015 307 4729.

Lede in Christus Kerk H/v Pieter Joubert & Jopie Bothastraat, Tzaneen: 015 309 9920.

Methodist Church 10 Peace St, Tzaneen: 015 307 4525.

Hope Methodist Church Boltman St, Modjadjiskloof: 015 309 8594.

NG Kerk Laeveld Boltmanstraat, Modjadjiskloof: 015 309 9323.

NG Kerk Letsitele H/v Joubert / Bothastr, Letsitele: 015 345 1618.

Help identify and reunite Dorothy with her family: The Police

in Maake are looking for the family of an 18-year-old white female, Dorothy Cathleen also known as Poppy, who is accommodated at Maake SAPS since 1 January. She is wearing a white night dress, brown pair of shorts, has dark brown hair, blue eyes, she is barefooted and has pimples in her face.

She alleges that she is from Springs (Eendjiepark) where she was staying with her aunt, but she doesn’t know her name and address.

She is intending to go to Lydenburg where she claims to have a cousin but doesn’t know his name or address. She is having difficulty with reading, writing and recalling names and places. The possibility of a mental problem couldn’t be ruled out.

Anyone with information can contact Maake SAPS’ communication officer, Const Masekela Rufus Magoro, on 082 728 9922 or Maake SAPS on 015 355 8358.

New station commander appointed: The SA Police Service in Maake

have appointed a new station commander who moved into the hot seat a week ago. The newly appointed station commander is Col Ntshamo Johanna Monyela. She took over from Col Schalk van Schalkwyk who served as officer commandig for quite some time.

Police warns on unlawful possession of estate firearms:

The Police in Maake appeal to all members of the community who are in possession of firearms belonging to a deceased to surrender such firearms at the Police DFO office or hand such firearms to a dealer until a license to possess such firearms is obtained.

The Police warn that anyone who is found in possession of a firearm without a license is guilty of a serious offence and will be criminally charged and prosecuted.

For further information and advice about the processes of surrendering fireAGS van SA Duiwelskloof Zwaririrylaan, Modjadjiskloof: 015 309 9275.

AGS van SA Letsitele H/v 2de & Oosthuizenstrate, Letsitele: 082 697 6881.

AGS van SA Tzaneen Claude Wheatleystraat 2, Tzaneen: 015 307 5112.

Anglican Church C/o Hermanus & Agatha St, Tzaneen: 015 307 3534.

Baptist Church 12 Koos Nel St, Tzaneen: 015 307 4634.

Catholic Church Tzaneen Ged. 241 Voortrekker Road, Tzaneen: 015 307 6845.

arms and license applications, contact the DFO office on 015 355 8304 during office hours (Monday to Friday 07:30-16:00) or visit the office at Maake SAPS’ CID branch.

Woman abuse hotline 0800 150 150 Report unsolved crime cases to 0800 54 67 67

NG Kerk Tzaneen Agathastraat 28, Tzaneen: 015 307 4498 / 015 307 4497.

NG Kerk Wolkberg Agathastraat, Tzaneen: 015 307 4062.

New Apostolic Church Tzaneen Vrouefederasie Hall, King Edward Road: 015 307 4807.

Ned Herv Kerk Laeveld Morrisonstraat, Modjadjiskloof: 015 309 9580.

Ned Herv Kerk Letsitele Dr Anneke Skoolsaal: 015 345 1128.

Ned Herv Kerk Tzaneen Agathastraat 14,

Tzaneen: 015 307 4508.

Pinkster Protestante Kerk H/v Frank May & Pearlmanstrate, Tzaneen: 015 307 1111.

Sewendedag Adventiste Kerk Aqualaan 25, Tzaneen: 015 307 3240.

Tzaneen Family Church Avispark Lodge Conference Hall Tzaneen: 083 598 0004 / 073387 2469.

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Beurtwater moet boere nou deurtrek

Deur Louis Roux & Joe Dreyer Boord-beurtwater word deur boere in Mopani ingespan om die nypende watertekort te probeer fnuik, maar die tekens is reeds daar dat groot verliese vir die meeste vrugteprodusente in die toekoms lê en wag.

Die watervlak van die Tzaneendam het reeds ‘n laagtepunt van 39,9% bereik, teenoor 78,3% in dieselfde tydperk verlede jaar, terwyl etlike private plaasdamme droog staan.

Besproeiingsbestuur word tot die uiterste toegepa,s om elke waterdruppel op die regte plek te laat val.

Die reënvalsyfers vir Desember staan op 0, teenoor meer as 200 mm vir die vorige twee jaar se ooreenstemmende tydperke.

Invloei van water na die dam het opgedroog, terwyl ‘n beduidende vloei daagliks uit die dam losgelaat moet word.

Mnr Pieter Vorster, die voorsitter van AgriLetaba, sê benewens die drastiese vermindering van beeskuddes moet sitrusboorde se watertoedeling ook afgeskaal word.

“Net die boorde met goeie drag kry gereeld water, terwyl onderproduserende en ou boorde met besproeiing oorgeslaan word. Ons is reeds ‘n geruime tyd op vyftig persent van ons besproeiingskwota. Die Waterverbruikersraad sal dié maand beslis of groter inkortings nodig sal wees.”

Vorster het ook sy kommer laat blyk oor die verwagte sitrusoes vir 2016, omdat die gebrek aan water tot kleiner vrugte lei.

Dit kan ook groter as normale vrugval bring, wat die syfers van vooruitskattings erg kan beïnvloed. Hy het vanuit ‘n

vliegtuig oor ‘n groot deel van die Mopani-distrik waarnemings op die stand van private damme gedoen, wat hy as “ontstellend” beskryf.

In die Trichardtsdal-/Ofcolaco-gebied word elke boorgat met groot omsigtigheid gebruik. Die voorsitter van die plaaslike boerevereniging, mnr Theuns Kotzee, sê die droogte is vir elke boer ‘n karaktertoets. “Ons pas streng waterbestuur toe, maar bly steeds sterk in ons geloof op ‘n uitkoms van Bo.” Mnr Kosie Eloff van Soekmekaar sê water in die omgewing is skaars, maar hul damme en boorgate voorsien nog genoeg water om die boerderye en veral avo-produksie aan die gang te hou.

“Ons is dankbaar vir wat ons het en besproeiingsbeheer word streng toegepas, sodat geen oortollige water toegedien word nie. Die oeste lyk belowend.”

Tzaneen se lietsjieboere het skade gely met vrugte wat weens die droë toestande begin bars het. Die seisoen is egter aan sy einde en die meeste lietsjies vir uitvoer is reeds versend. Volgens dr Gerhard Nortjé van Subtrop is die skade gering.

Die piesangprodusente wat by Tzaneen se kanaalstelsel ingeskakel is, hou ook kop bo water, sê mnr Chris Ras. Dis egter die boere wat van boorgate afhanklik is wat op die oomblik sukkel.

Hy het verwys na navorsing oor die El Nino-verskynsel wat aandui dat die eerste goeie reën in die gebied eers in Augustus vanjaar verwag kan word.

Droogte laat vlakvarke vlug As dit nie binne die volgende twee weke reën nie, is Hoedspruit ‘n rampgebied, sê ‘n landboukonsultant van die omgewing, mnr Tom van der Meulen.

Laat verlede jaar is groot skade in ‘n haelstorm aangerig, en nou druk die droogte op boere wie se oeste behoue gebly het.

Van der Meulen sê die boere is afhanklik van die Blydepoortdam, wat 50% vol is. Die druk in die pypleiding is verlaag om besparing mee te bring. Dit veroorsaak egter groter probleme vir veral drupbesproe-

iiers, omdat alle besproeiing net in die aand toegelaat word. As almal gelyk uit die waterleiding besproei, raak die druk so laag dat dit nie doeltreffend benut kan word nie. ‘n Droewige teken van hoe droog dit werklik is, is die toevlug van vlakvarke na die hoofpaaie waar ‘n bietjie gras nog beskikbaar is.

Van der Meulen sê dié diere is gewoonlik die eerstes wat vrek wanneer die kos in die veld opraak.

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Mnr Tommie van Zyl, die voorsitter van magtige Bertie van Zyl Boerdery (ZZ2), het gesê dit is die ergste droogte sedert die maer tydperk van 1986 – 1993. Die maatskappy benut egter sy hulpbronne konserwatief, soos dié uit lopende riviere, opgaardamme en boorgate. Op die oomblik is hulle aangewese op boorgate, wat genoeg besproeiingswater verskaf en produksie aan die gang hou. ‘n Goeie tamatie-opbrengs word verwag, want die tamatie is eintlik ‘n woestynplant wat in droogtetoestande gedy. “Dit is ‘n warmseisoen-produk.”

Hy voorsien egter ‘n drastiese styging in die prys van uie, wat ‘n koueseisoen-produk is. Weens die tekort aan water, veral langs die Limpoporivier, word heelwat minder aanplantings beplan. Op die oomblik word uie nog geredelik uit die WesKaap voorsien, maar in die hoofseisoen van Mei tot Oktober kan ‘n groot uietekort tot buitensporige pryse lei.

Wat avo’s betref, sê Van Zyl dit is ‘n aan-jaar en die vooruitsigte lyk goed, hoewel droëland-avo’s kleiner vrugte sal lewer. Die bosbou-afdeling van ZZ2 word deur die droë toestande geraak, deur ‘n verstadigde groei in die bestaande jong plantasies.

Die veebedryf is egter in ‘n krisis. Die gebrek aan weiding beteken ‘n inkorting in produktiwiteit, kuddevermindering en ‘n mate van onttrekking aan die vleismark, sê Van Zyl. — Louis Roux: louis@bulletin.us.com — Joe Dreyer: joe@bulletin.us.com

Dam levels of great concern Tzaneen Dam’s water level continues to drop as the SA Weather Service anticipates the first rainfall to come only in March. Currently the level is down to 39,9% which is 54% lower than the at the end of last year, when the level was reported to be at 78,3%.

“I wish we could make it rain, but the reality is that nobody can and so the best we can do from the department’s side, is to continue working with local municipalities and stand at the ready to counter emergency situations if or when they arise,” said Mr Sputnik Ratau, spokesperson for the Department of Water and Sanitation. “The Mopani District is one of the more negatively affected areas, especially in Limpopo. If good rain comes late, and if the rain is not sufficient — and I am not even sure at this stage exactly what sufficient would mean in our current dire situation — it will not really create much

run off to create sufficient water in boreholes, dams and so on. There will not be enough surface water to build up the water levels.”

It is not just Tzaneen Dam that is feeling the brunt of the drought, Ebenezer has dropped from 95,5% in 2015 to just under 78%. Dap Naude dropped from 89,6% to 80%.

“Our only solace will be rain before winter. The municipalities will inform us of potential emergency situations which will then in turn determine the type of action we would take as a counter measure. The very best we can do is to assist with the supply of water for consumption to affected areas through the use of water tankers,” added Ratau. “We all need to pray for rain.

And pray that our prayers are heard.”

— Joe Dreyer joe@bulletin.us.com

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Droogte steek Ben Vorster Merensky se gr 12’s spog se matriekklas verby met twee bestes in Lim Die matriekklas van 2015 van die Hoërskool Ben Vorster het nie enige tekens van die groot droogte gewys nie. Inteendeel. Hul harde werk en goeie voorbereiding is beloon met altesame 253 onderskeidings, ‘n slaagsyfer van 99% en 77,3% van die kandidate het universiteitsvrystelling.

Die toppresteerders is: • Sewe onderskeidings: Hinyikiwile Mithi (Xitsonga, English, wiskunde, lewensoriëntering, fisiese wetenskap, lewenswetenskap, rekeningkunde).

Mmadikhole Lesailane (Sepedi, English, wiskunde, lewensoriëntering, fisiese wetenskap, lewenswetenskap, ekonomie).

Nyiko Nkwinika (Xitsonga, English, wiskunde, lewensoriëntering, fisiese wetenskap, lewenswetenskap, IGO).

• Ses onderskeidings: Henk Blignaut (Afrikaans, wiskunde, lewensoriëntering, fisiese wetenskap, lewenswetenskap, IGO).

Jara Kruger (Afrikaans, English, wiskunde, lewensoriëntering, rekeningkunde, visuele kuns).

• Vyf onderskeidings: Ireen Mokoena (English, wiskunde, lewensoriëntering, lewenswetenskap, rekeningkunde).

Kabelo Moshoma (wiskunde, lewensoriëntering, fisiese wetenskap, lewenswetenskap,

IGO).

Rendo Booyens (Afrikaans, lewensoriëntering, geografie, rekeningkunde, besigheidstudies).

Nadine Engelbrecht (Afrikaans, English, lewensoriëntering, lewenswetenskap, ekonomie).

Felicia Masedi (English, wiskunde, lewensoriëntering, lewenswetenskap, besigheidstudies).

Tiaan Vorster (Afrikaans, English, lewensoriëntering, lewenswetenskap, rekeningkunde).

Chandré Louw (Afrikaans, wiskunde, lewensoriëntering, lewenswetenskap, rekeningkunde).

Zonica Lombard (Afrikaans, English, wiskunde, lewensoriëntering, lewenswetenskap).

• Vier onderskeidings: Nicola Liversage (wiskunde, lewensoriëntering, lewenswetenskap, geografie).

Thandeka Annah Mathye (Xitsonga, lewensoriëntering, lewenswetenskap, geografie).

Zunica van der Westhuizen (wiskundige geletterdheid, lewensoriëntering, RTT, toerisme).

Lesedi Monakhisi (English, lewensoriëntering, lewenswetenskap, rekeningkunde).

Mankoana Anni Masetla (Sepedi, English, lewensoriëntering, lewenswetenskap).

Ten spyte van al die negatiewe kommentaar oor swak matriekuitslae, sê die Hoërskool Merensky dat die klas van 2015 die skool se naam hoog gehou het. “Vanjaar se uitslae bevestig Merensky se akademiese uitnemendheid,” sê die skool se hoof, mnr Magnus Steyn.

Twee Plasies, Andrea Devenish en Kristie Badenhorst, is vroeër die week genooi om Limpopo se prysuitdeling in Polokwane by te woon. Andrea is negende in die topdertig presteerders en is aangewys as die beste presteerder in rekenaartoepassingstegnologie (RTT) in die provinsie. Dit is die derde jaar agtereenvolgend dat ‘n Merensky-leerling met dié toekenning wegstap. Kristie spog met die toekenning vir die beste presteerder in besigheidstudies in Limpopo en is ook onder die dertig slimstes in die provinsie.

Merensky se toppresteerders is: 9 onderskeidings: Andrea Devenish 8 onderskeidings: Thokozile Khoza 7 onderskeidings: Kristie Badenhorst, Ditebogo Khutamo en Naledi Mailula 6 onderskeidings: Cassius Machimana, Charmaine Sekgota en Melany Young 5 onderskeidings: Kayla Crous en Monique

de Lange 4 onderskeidings: Reshoketswe Bopape, Mynhard Bouwer, Christelize Elbrecht, Carlize Katzke, Soné Norie, Bennie Osmers, Eccentia Shilubana en Nané van Wyngaardt Die statistiek lyk soos volg: • Getal Gr 12’s wat die matriekeksamens afgelê het : 163 (een kandidaat kon weens die gevolge van ernstige Hepatitis nie eksamen skryf nie); • Slaagsyfer: 99% • Totale hoeveelheid onderskeidings: 257 (‘n verbetering van meer as dertig A’s sedert 2014; gemiddeld van 1,6 onderskeidings per kandidaat); • Aantal Baccalaureus-kandidate: 112 (70% — ‘n noemenswaardige verbetering op 2014 se 59%); • Aantal diploma-kandidate: 45 (28%); • Aantal hoër sertifikaat-kandidate: 3 (1,87%).

Steyn het gesê Merensky bring graag hulde aan elke matrikulant vir sy/haar toewyding en deursettingsvermoë. *Aansoeke om hermerk sluit op Vrydag 15 Januarie. Aansoekvorms is by die skoolkantoor beskikbaar.

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Boston offers a second chance for the failures Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga released the 2015 National Senior Certificate (NSC) Examination results on Tuesday, confirming a drop in the overall pass rate compared to last year. Thousands of pupils have been left disappointed and facing limited options for the New Year.

Providing these students with a second chance, Boston City Campus & Business College offers the American Council on Education’s GED® Program, which has been recognised by SAQA as being comparable to a SA National Senior Certificate (NSC).

Pupils who have failed their matric, or pupils who did not achieve the necessary results required for acceptance into tertiary studies, have the opportunity of

a second chance. With an 83% pass rate in 2015, Boston GED® students have excelled on the program, with many progressing onto further studies at universities and colleges.

One such success is Matthew Strydom, the 2015 top achieving national GED® student. Embracing his second chance, Matthew achieved a distinction in his GED® and has since been accepted to study for a B Com degree in 2016, which would not have previously been possible.

Offered with a full-time, part-time or distance option, the success of the Boston GED® program is the pro-active and dedicated tutors and mentors that assist pupils with their academic studies, as well as keeping people on track with

their studies.

Pupils who have previously struggled through school are now being given the opportunity to achieve their Grade 12 equivalency and not just become another statistic, but rather a success story.

• For more information about the Boston GED®, call 081 409 2841 or send an e-mail to gedinfo@boston.co.za.

The Boston GED® program is offered at 44 Boston Campuses nationally. The program consists of five subjects; English Reading, English Writing, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. Students need to complete and pass all five of the external examinations to achieve their GED®.

For more information, contact Eddie Oosthuizen on 061 467 2184.

Seen here are Matthew Strydom and Eddie Oosthuizen, Head of Boston GED®.

Slimkoppe spog met A’s in GP Wiskunde

Thokozile

Andrea

Andrea Devenish en Thokozile Khosa van die Hoërskool Merensky het in die afgelope graad 12-eksamen onderskeidings in Gevorderde Program Wiskunde behaal.

Gevorderde Program Wiskunde is ‘n ekstra Wiskundevak en eksamens word deur die onafhanklike eksamenraad (IEB) afgeneem.

Leerlinge bestudeer Calculus, gevorderde algebra, statistiek, matrikse en grafiekteorie.

Dit is vakke wat studente gewoonlik in hul eerste jaar op universiteit neem.

Andrea Devenish gaan Bedryfsingenieurswese

aan die Universiteit van Stellenbosch studeer.

Sy sê sy het Gevorderde Progam Wiskunde geneem om haar te help met die oorgang van skoolwiskunde na universiteitswiskunde.

Thokozile Khoza moet nog besluit waar sy haar as ‘n elektroniese ingenieur wil bekwaam, maar dit sal waarskynlik aan die Universiteit van Kaapstad wees. Sy skryf

haar sukses toe aan baie hersieningswerk en groepwerk saam met klasmaats.

Die twee slimkoppe het die afgelope drie jaar Gevorderde Program Wiskunde as ‘n ekstra vak by me Corrie de Beer geneem. Die tweestuks het nog ritse onderskeidings in hul ander vakke verwerf.

President Zuma calls for support for the matriculants President Jacob Zuma has called on families, neighbours, government and communities to support all the matrics who sat for the examinations, particularly those who failed the examinations.

“Support those who failed; they must never think this is the end of the road because it isn’t. I want to encourage them to explore the many opportunities provided which include rewriting at various rewriting centres across the country, as well as joining the vocational training route, thereby add-

ing to much needed technical skills,” he said.

He also urged all schools, supported by the Department of Basic Education, to assist young people in securing opportunities to build their lives and to assure them that failure does not mean there is no future — but instead they should be encouraged to use the temporary setback to open up more doors for their personal development.

Help is available for pupils at the Basic Education toll-free number 0800 202 933.

The Department will also launch a Second Chance Matric Programme which is intended to provide support to pupils who have ® not been able to meet the requirements of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) and thereby meeting the goals of the National Development Plan by increasing pupil retention. The categories of pupils who will be covered are those who qualify to write SuppleA second chance to put education first mentary Examinations Take advantage of: for a maximum of two Full-Time, Part-Time or Distance Studies subjects, progressed pupils who pursue mul• Dedicated mentors and tutors monitoring tiple opportunities to your progress complete the NSC, and • State-of-the-art adaptive learning those who failed to methodology and technology meet the requirements • *On successful completion you can of the NSC in 2015. apply at a South African University The Department of Social Development has also made available to the Matric Class of 2015 a 24-hour call centre for people to receive counselling by Registrations open countrywide social workers.

Pupils can call 0800 TzANEEN | 015 307-1717 | 428 428 to speak to a social worker for Veritas Building counselling (toll free).

34 Skirving Street They can also request www.boston.co.za a social worker to con* http://he-enrol.ac.za/qualificationbycountry/united-states-america tact them by dialling *On successful completion of the US GED , Boston will guide you in applying to an appropriately accredited US *120*7867# (free) from university, to obtain a letter of admission which you may use together with your GED credential to apply at a South African University. any cell phone.

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FEDSAS wens al die suksesvolle matrikulante geluk

Maan regering om in te gryp in Oos-Kaap, KwaZuluNatal en Limpopo

Saam met hul matrieksertifikaat ontvang die meer as 455 000 matrikulante wat die 2015-eindeksamen suksesvol afgelê het, ook ’n geleentheid op ’n beter toekoms.

“Suksesvolle skoolopleiding ontsluit soveel meer geleenthede en ons is saam met die suksesvolle matrieks in die wolke oor hul wonderlike prestasie,” sê mnr Paul Colditz, die uitvoerende hoof van die Federasie van Beheerliggame van Suid-Afrikaanse Skole (Fedsas). Fedsas dra ook hul gelukwense oor aan die onderwysers, ouers en ander rolspelers wat net so hard soos die leerlinge gewerk het.

Hoewel die matriekslaagsyfer met 5% gedaal het (70,7% teenoor 2014 se 75,8%), het sowat 52 000 méér leerlinge die eksamen geslaag (455 825) weens die groter getal leerlinge — byna 800 000 — wat die eksamen afgelê het. “Daar moenie te veel gelees word in die slaagpersentasie nie. Die deurvloeikoers het verbeter, wat ’n sterker aanduiding van vordering en sukses is,” sê Colditz.

Die jaarlikse matriekuitslae is ook ’n barometer van die gehalte van onderrig in die onderskeie provinsies. Colditz het sy kommer uitgespreek oor die gehalte van onderwys in die Oos-Kaap, KwaZulu-Natal en Limpopo. “Sowat 60% van die totale getal matrieks wat die eksamen afgelê het, was in dié provinsies geregistreer. Ongelukkig

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verteenwoordig die drie provinsies ook by verre die swakste uitslae. Dit is ’n duidelike wekroep vir die Minister van Basiese Onderwys om in te gryp. Onderwys in dié provinsies word jaar ná jaar gekenmerk deur die een kwessie op die ander — dit is dus geen wonder dat leerlinge die slagoffers is nie.”

Vir die suksesvolle kandidate is die bal nou in hul hande, maar dit beteken nie daar rus nie ook hier ’n verantwoordelikheid op die regering en die samelewing nie. “Daar is nou sowat 450 000 nuwe matrikulante wat gereed is om die arbeidsmark te betree. Om jou skoolloopbaan suksesvol te voltooi, is geen geringe prestasie nie. Van hierdie jong mense doen dit onder uiters moeilike om-

standighede, wat dus spreek tot hul karakter en die bydrae wat hulle tot enige werksmag kan maak. Werkskepping is onder meer een van die aspekte waarop die regering moet fokus.”

Intussen het Fedsas reeds skouer aan die wiel gesit, om te help om die klas van 2016 by te staan en om seker te maak hulle het die beste moontlike kans op gehalte-onderrig en die suksesvolle voltooiing van hul skoolloopbaan.

• Vir verdere navrae oor die inligting in hierdie mediaverklaring, skakel mnr Paul Colditz (uitvoerende hoof: Fedsas) by 082 414 5359 of Dr Jaco Deacon (adjunkhoof: Fedsas) by 083 795 2928.

New colleges to be built across SA The Government has begun a process of establishing fifteen new Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges in the country.

Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande announced on 29 December at Nkandla that a TVET College was to be built in that area.

Other colleges will be built in the Eastern Cape (4), KwaZulu-Natal (8: one with two campuses), Limpopo (2: in Giyani and Thabazimbi) and Mpumalanga (1).

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There are always options, even after bad results

The most important thing to realise at this stage — even though it may be tough to stand up and face these choices — is that bad results are not the end of the road, and that there are still many options to get back on track.

Below par matric results do not mean you have to give up on your dreams and aspirations. In fact, if handled maturely and pragmatically, a disappointing performance could be just the catalyst needed to propel a person in a new and better direction, with more determination and resolve than before.

As the saying goes, one should never let a good crisis go to waste.

Coughlan says parents, guardians and other caregivers should ensure they positively support learners during this difficult time as they may be facing a number of concerns, such as not being able to get into the higher education institution they expected, having to choose a different course, having to write supplementary exams, or even having to repeat the year. Many also have the emotional struggle with having

disappointed themselves and others.

There are still many options available, but it is imperative that proper research into all these options be conducted.

These include options in the public and private sector, different degrees or diplomas, a higher certificate instead of a degree as a stepping stone, volunteer work opportunities or part-time study, second semester registrations, supplementary exams or redoing the school year in a more supportive environment.

First, adults should assist disappointed learners to get the poor results into perspective. This is often best done by plotting all the options that are still available and weighing them up against each other.

It is easier to feel better in the face of real choices than to be told to feel better without any sense of options. Facts help to reintroduce a sense of control over one’s fate and the path is then cleared for choosing the best possible way forward.

Options include: Writing supplementary exams: Not everyone will qualify for supplementary exams, but if they do, they should definitely register and do their very best to pass. Check with your school whether you qualify, and then go all out these next few weeks in ensuring that you spend as much time as possible behind your books.

Repeating the year: Having another go at matric is not a happy prospect for anyone who has just been through the mill, but it could be an exciting second chance if you go about it differently this time round. For instance you might choose to do some part-time work while being enrolled in a distance learning course, or you could choose to attend a different institution that specialises in rewriting. Many will even allow you to change your subjects.

Enrolling at a different higher education institution: South Africa has only one quality assurance system, which means that private institutions and public universities are subjected to the same registration and accreditation checks and balanc-

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es. So if your marks mean that you pass but are not able to go to your institution of first choice, have a look around. There are some fantastic and often more work-oriented options available out there that you might not even have considered.

Choosing a different course: Perhaps a higher certificate is the stepping stone you need to be accepted into the course of your choice. Or perhaps there is a completely different direction which you can tackle, one that you were not aware of before. Again, do your research and do it thoroughly. Speak to the people in the industry you want to enter, and have a look around to see which institutions produce industry leaders. Today there are courses that did not even exist two years ago. Are you aware of these? If not, you have some pleasantly surprising research to do.

Electing to keep going even if things are not yet clear: Another cliché which continues to exist because it is true, is that it does not matter how many times you fall — it matters only how many times you stand up. This is painful and disappointing, but it is only a catastrophe if you don’t stand up and face it. This can be no more than a temporary setback and can in fact be a character and strength-building exercise. Do not let the year go to waste.

If fulltime study or a return to school feels like too much of an ask or you do not have the funds to do this, then at least enrol for a short course which can keep you growing and in the habit of learning. Sometimes all that is needed is one or two small successes to realise that you are more than capable.

Everyone fails sometimes. Successful people learn from their failures.

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Ketelmaker/ Meulmaker - Limpopo Aansoeke word ingewag vir ʼn gekwalifiseerde ambagsman (Ketelmaker of Meulmaker) wat vir alle Ketelmakeraspekte, watervoorsiening en implemente op ʼn tamatieproduksie-eenheid verantwoordelik sal wees. Dit sluit in die herstel en instandhouding van sleepwaens, implemente, boorgate, pomp- en filterstasies asook herstelwerk in pakhuise. Daar is ook ontwikkelingsprojekte waarby die vakman betrokke sal wees soos nethuise, pakhuise en waterontwikkelingsprojekte.

Die suksesvolle kandidaat sal bystanddiens en noodherstelwerk verrig, werksplek-dissipline en standaarde handhaaf, beroepsgesondheid en -veiligheid toepas en werkskaarte en tydstate voltooi.

Aansoekers moet ʼn gekwalifiseerde ambagsman in ʼn toepaslike dissipline wees wat oor bewese praktiese ondervinding en oor ʼn wye ervaring beskik in meganiese herstelwerk, algemene sweiswerk, die trek van boorgate en die instandhouding van boorgattoerusting. Kandidate moet selfstandig en onafhanklik kan werk, maar ook in spanverband en beskik oor goeie kommunikasie- en leierskapsvaardighede met verkieslik ʼn kode EC (14) swaarvoertuiglisensie.

Die Maatskappy bied ʼn markverwante vergoedingspakket aan. Die pos is in ʼn plattelandse omgewing en huisvesting word voorsien.

Stuur asseblief u CV per faks na 086 608 3824 vir die aandag van Retha Botha of per e-pos na werwing@zz2online.com.

Navrae kan gerig word aan Johan du Plessis by 083 676 0390 of James Erasmus by 082 456 3285 Sluitingsdatum: 20 Januarie 2016 www.zz2.co.za

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According to education expert Dr Felicity Coughlan, director of the IndependDr Coughlan ent Institute of Education (SA’s largest private higher education institute), the most important thing to realise is that bad results are not the end of the road and there are still many options to get back on track. She says:

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Request for suppliers to be registered in the municipal database

GREATER LETABA MUNICIPALITY The Greater Letaba Municipality invites prospective service providers to be added in one or a maximum of three of the supplier categories below. In order to comply with the procedures set out in Clauses 37 to 40 of the Supply Chain Management Policy; Regulation 14 of SCM Regulations and the Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act 56 of 2003) (MFMA), the municipality developed a supplier database to be used by the Supply Chain Management office. The purpose of this database is to give all prospective suppliers an equal opportunity to submit quotations to the Greater Letaba Municipality. Preference will be given to registered suppliers, but it does not necessarily follow that suppliers who are not yet registered will be totally exempted from quoting for the supplying of goods or services to the Greater Letaba Municipality. It is envisaged however, that this database will contribute to efficient administration and compliance with the MFMA.

SUPPLIER CATEGORIES Accommodation and conference facilities Alarm systems and equipment Auctioneers Bush and Tree Cutting Civil construction works Consulting Engineering services Decoration services Electronic Components and equipment

Advertising services Architectural services Audio Visual Aids / Equipment Carpentry services Cleaning materials / chemicals Courier services Education and Training services Entertainment services

Loud hailing services Furniture suppliers IT services and Solutions Maintenance e.g. painting, tilling etc.

Plumbing contractors Stationery Tents and canvas goods Vehicle tracking systems

General supplies of goods & services Graphic design services Legal Services Office equipment Printing services Security services / suppliers / equipment Travel agencies Window and glass fittings

Air conditioning services Asset Management Systems Building Contractors Catering services Clothing suppliers (Protective) Corporate gifts Electrical contractors Professional services, e.g. preparation of financial statements Flags and Maps Industrial Equipment / Hire Lock smiths Pest control services Radio Equipment Telecoms services / equipment Transport services Welding works

NB: YOU MUST SELECT AT MOST THREE OF THE ABOVE CATEGORIES AND FILL THEM IN THE DATABASE FORM AS PROVIDED. ADDITIONAL COMPANIES MUST REGISTER IN THE DATABASE REGISTER FOR THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2015/2016 FINANCIAL YEAR WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THOSE WHO REGISTERED SINCE THE 01st JULY 2014.

COMPANIES ARE REQUESTED TO SELECT AT MOST THREE CATEGORIES AS LISTED ABOVE. THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THE DATABASE FORMS IS THE 5th FEBRUARY 2016.

AN AMOUNT OF R100.00 (VAT INCLUSIVE) IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO THE REGISTRATION ON THE DATABASE. Database forms are available from the Supply Chain Management Office, No. 44 BOTHA STREET, Civic Centre, Modjadjiskloof and Municipal website.

All enquiries to be directed to Mr T.M.P Moshobane @ 015 309 9246/7/8.

Mashaba T.G MUNICIPAL MANAGER

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Property l Eiendomme To Let Te Huur Woonstelle / Flats 1 Slaapkamer tuinwoonstel te huur, sentraal, omhein beskikbaar vanaf 1 November water en ligte ingesluit R2 700 pm Skakel 073 3619556

Oct201___________________________

Neat, spacious, secure two bedroom open plan, flat situated in tranquil bushveld close to Tarentaalrand R2750.00/month.

Please call 082 849 2603/079 8818 548 to arrange to view.

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Aquapark 2 Slaapkamer, 1 badkamer, aparte sitkamer, kombuis, stoep, afdak, 3 lugverkoelers (slaapkamer en sitkamer) geen kleuters en troeteldiere nie.

R3 800

Huise / Houses PREMIER PARK Large house: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, study, 2 lounges, dining room, laundry, pantry, kitchen, double lock-up garage, swimming pool. R8 800 pm including swimming pool and garden services excluding W&L. Available 01/02/2016.

Contact 083 702 4340.

Medipark 1 Slaapkamer, 1 badkamer, sitkamer, eetkamer, kombuis, afdak, gesamentlike swembad.

R2 700

Jan102__________________________

For Sale Te Koop GEEN AGENTE! Huis te koop in Aquapark.

Groot erf met eie boorgat 4 slaapkamer, 3 badkamer, kantoor, sitkamer, Tv kamer, eetkamer, groot kombuis, 3 motor afdakke, onder dak braai/onthaal area.

Prys: R1.4 miljoen Kontak: Thys 076 410 9503

Aquapark (Dupleks) 2 Slaapkamers, vol badkamer, oopplan sitkamer, eetkamer, kombuis, 1 toesluit motorhuis.

R4 950

Tarentaalrand 3 Slaapkamer, 2 badkamers, oopplan, 1 toesluit motorhuis, braai area netjies.

R4 800

Aquapark 1 Slaapkamer, 1 badkamer, oopplan, veilige parkering, beskikbaar 01/02/2016.

R2300

Arborpark 4 Slaapkamers, 2 badkamers, sitkamer, eetkamer, TV kamer, studeerkamer, swembad, groot lapa, dubbel toesluit motorhuis met elektriese hek, bediendekamer.

R8 500

Aquapark 3 Slaapkamers, 2 badkamers, sitkamer, eetkamer, kombuis, aparte opwas, 1 toesluit motorhuis, afdak, groot erf omhein, rustige area.

R5 000

Kantoor: 015 307 5151 Isabel 083 448 5171 Annette 083 443 0328

Huise, Meenthuise, Woonstelle, Kantore & Besighede

Call Lihanie on 015 307 7248 to advertise in the property

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Legals | Geregtelik IN THE MAGISTRATE’S COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF PHALABORWA HELD AT PHALABORWA Case Number: 1060/2012 In the case between: GRAVELOTTE PRIMARY SCHOOL EXECUTION CREDITOR And MR EDMOND BVUMA (ID:

770822 5450 080) EXECUTION DEBTOR NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION PURSUANT to a judgment by the magistrate PHALABORWA given on 22 April 2013 the under mentioned goods will be sold at 10:00 on 30th JANUARY 2016 by public auction to be held

at SHERIFF RITAVIS OFFICE, 1 BANKUNA ROAD, LIMDEV BUILDING, NKOWANKOWA by the Sheriff for the Magistrates Court, SHERIFF RITAVI to the highest bidder for cash, namely: 1 X TELEFUNKEN PLASMA 1 X 4 P LOUNGE SUITE 1 X LG FRIDGE

1 X DEFY STOVE 1 X MICROWAVE 1 X SONY MUSIC

SHERIFF OF THE COURT

CREDITOR RUAN VORSTER ATTORNEYS 32 HARRY DILLEY STREET TZANEEN, 0850 Email: rva1@rvoster.co.za Tel: 015 307 6797 Docex: 18 Ref: APIENAAR File no: AA9288

(sgd) RUAN VORSTER ATTORNEYS FOR EXECUTION

1. This sale is a sale in execution pursuant to a judgment

SIGNED AT TZANEEN on the 20th day of NOVEMBER 2015

obtained in the above honourable Court.

2. The rules of the auction is available 24 hours prior to the auction at the office of the Sheriff, 1 Bankuna Road, Nkowankowa.

3. Registration as a buyer is a pre-requisite subject to a specific condition, inter alia.

4. Directive of the Consumer

Protection Act 68 of 2008; (Url http://www.info.gov. za/view/downloadfileaction?id-99961) 5. FICA legislation in respect of proof of identify and address particulars, payment of registration deposit of R500.00 in cash.

6. The office of the Sheriff will conduct the sale with

the auctioneers being William Mkhonto.

7. Goods will be sold for cash only to the highest bidder or sold subject to confirmation as per the Consumer Protection Act upon instructions from the execution creditor.

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VACANCY

Penta Toro Plant Hire requires a qualified Auto Electrician with experience on trucks and earthmoving equipment.

Send CV to: deltablue@lantic.net or fax to: 086 524 1113

VACANCY

Penta Toro Plant Hire

has vacancies for female drivers / operators on Articulated Dump Trucks (Bell B40D ADT’s) with the relevant competency and drivers licence with PDP. Ladies with a proven track record will get preference. The mine is in the north of the Limpopo Province, close to Venitia Mine.

Fax CVs to: 086 524 1113 or e-mail to: deltablue@lantic. net

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Marinda: 083 576 7618 Hennie: 083 651 0936 Sep405___________________________

DEBT STRESS Contact us for professional, confidential Advice on 015 307 2772.

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Nov202___________________________

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015 307 1798 082 8980 468

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Oppie Kassie On the Telly Rugby in Japan is ná die onlangse Wêreldbekertoernooi skielik iets wat in Suid-Afrika aandag trek. En noudat ʼn Japanse span vanjaar in die superreeks meeding, sal die belangstelling sterk toeneem.

Regstreekse TV-dekking van twee uitspeelwedstryde in Japan se Topliga en van aksie in die soms woeste Engelse en Europese reekse sal rugbygeesdriftiges dié naweek al stof tot nadenke — en debatvoering — gee.

Vir baie sportliefhebbers is die SA Ope-gholfkampioenskap die naweek se hoogtepunt. Die toernooi, die naasoudste nasionale kampioenskap ter wêreld, bly ʼn pronkstuk in SA sport en word ouder gewoonte regstreeks op SuperSport uitgesaai.

Ook die Toernooi van Kampioene in Hawai behoort heelwat opwinding op te lewer, want die wenner kry $1 180 000 (oor die R18 miljoen) van die prysgeld en sal hom dus nie veel oor sy begroting vir die res van die jaar hoef te bekommer nie.

Party TV-kykers sal seker ook drome droom wanneer hulle na die tennis in Brisbane kyk, maar dit is ʼn ander onderwerp.

Op die Oujaar en tot met Dag 2 van die Nuwejaarstoets was Oubal gereed om by die gepeupel aan te sluit om die ondergang van ons Proteas uit te basuin, want vir sewe dae in die veld teen Engeland was daar bitter min wat vertroue ingeboesem het.

‘Tja, op die rug van ‘n slegte verloor in ‘n reeks teen Indië is dieselfde hopeloosheid met die kolf in die eerste toets in Durban voortgesit; en waar daar darem nog so ‘n bietjie trots in ons boulwerk oor was, is die

Proteas — Op, Af of Uit?

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SuperSport-hoogtepunte (Alles regstreeks) Vrydag 8 Januarie Gholf: Toernooi van Kampioene, dag 1, Hawai – 01:00 tot 05:00 op SS 1 en GDN SA Ope, dag 2, Glendower – 10:00 tot 12:00 en 14:00 tot 17:00 op SS 1 en GDN Krieket: Australiese T20: Brisbane t Adelaide – 10:30 tot 14:30 op SS 2 Rugby: Engelse Premierliga: Bath t Sale – 21:40 tot 23:45 op SS 7 Europese Kampioenebeker: Bordeaux-Begles t Clermont-Auvergne – 21:40 tot 23:45 op SS 1 en GDN Sokker: SA Premierliga: Ajax Cape Town t Bloemfontein Celtic – 19:30 tot 22:30 op SS 4 Tennis: Brisbane-internasionaal, halfeind – 05:00 tot 09:00 en 12:50 tot 15:00 op SS 6 Saterdag 9 Januarie Gholf: Toernooi van Kampioene, dag 2 – 01:00 tot 05:00 op SS 1 en GDN Toernooi van Kampioene, dag 3 – 22:00 tot 02:00 op SS 1 en GDN SA Ope, dag 3 – 12:30 tot 16:30 op SS 1 en GDN Krieket: Australiese T20: Melbourne Renegades t Melbourne Stars – 10:00 tot 14:00 op SS 2 Perdewedren: Queens Plate, Kenilworth – 16:20 tot 16:50 op Kanaal 210 Rugby: Japanse Topliga, uitspeel 1 – 05:55 tot 08:00 op SS 1 Japanse Topliga, uitspeel

2 – 05:55 tot 08:00 op SS 7 Engelse Premierliga: Leicester t Northampton – 17:10 tot 19:15 op SS 1 en GDN Europese Kampioenebeker: Racing t Glasgow – 14:55 tot 16:55 op SS 7 Stade Francais t Munster – 18:40 tot 20:45 op SS 8 Sokker: SA Premierliga: Orlando Pirates t Platinum Stars – 15:00 tot 18:00 op SS 4 Kaizer Chiefs t Mamelodi Sundowns – 19:30 tot 22:45 op SS 4 Tennis: Brisbane-internasionaal, eindwedstryd – 11:20 tot 13:30 op SS 6 Sondag 10 Januarie Gholf: SA Ope, dag 4 – 12:00 tot 16:30 op SS 1 en GDN Toernooi van Kampioene, dag 4 – 22:00 tot 01:00 op SS 1 en GDN Krieket: T20: Nieu-Seeland t Sri Lanka, tweede wedstryd – 03:30 tot 07:45 op SS 2 Australiese T20: Sydney Sixers t Brisbane – 10:20 tot 14:20 op SS 2 Hobart t Perth – 07:15 tot 10:20 op SS 6 Rugby: Engelse Premierliga: London Irish t Newcastle – 15:55 tot 18:00 op SS 6 Europese Kampioenebeker: Oyonnax t Ulster – 14:55 tot 17:00 op SS 7 Toulon t Bath – 17:10 tot 19:10 op SS 7 Sokker: SA Premierliga: Chippa United t Wits – 15:00 tot 18:00 op SS 4

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reeds sukkelende middelorde plaas, soos wat hul kolfgemiddeldes vir 2015 wys — Amla: 22,81; Faf: 16,75; Duminy: 14,00.

Net AB en Elgar het so nou en dan probeer weerstand bied in ‘n tweemankolforde, en vir die eerste keer sedert 1963 was daar geen

gebrekkigheid van selfs dié aspek van ons krieket vir twee dae op Nuweland blootgelê.

Vir Oubal en die meeste ander waarnemers was die vernaamste probleem met die kolf klinkklaar— die gebrek aan ‘n betroubare openingspaar. Dean Elgar het sy staal gewys, maar soos almal nou weet is Stiaan van Zyl nie ‘n openingskolwer nie. Dis egter nie sy skuld nie— die man het immers sy naam gemaak as ‘n Nr 3-kolwer. Oubal dink om ‘n Nr 3 te laat open, is soos om te dink ‘n mens kan in rakbie ‘n wankelrige skrum regdokter deur die slotte te laat stut speel.

Die hele debakel het dan ‘n domino-effek tot gevolg weens die druk wat dit op ‘n

Soos menige waarnemer al opgemerk het, dink Oubal daar is ‘n eenvou- diger oplossing, as ons keurders nie so blind, doof en hardkoppig is nie — kies ‘n bewese en op peil openingskolwer. Daardie man is Stephen Cook, wat so pas 168 lopies as openingskol- wer in ons plaaslike meerdaagse reeks aangeteken het, en spog met ‘n eersterangse gemiddeld van 40,82.

As ‘n man van Barry Richards se statuur so dink, wie is Oubal om te stry?!

Maar terug na Dag 2 op Nuweland. Oubal skryf dié kommentaar na afloop van die vierde dag se spel (daar’s ‘n spertyd te haal!) en intussen het daar heelwat water in die see geloop. Die toets stuur na alle waarskynlikheid op ‘n onbesliste einde af, wat vanuit ‘n Protea-oogpunt aansienlik beter is as wat die vooruitsigte was toe Engeland hul eerste beurt op 629/6 gesluit verklaar het.

Met SA op 141/2 met uitskeityd het menige van ons maar onrustig gaan slaap en gewonder of dit die einde van die Proteas se toetsoorheersing aangekondig het, terwyl daar in Engeland die opkoms van húl oorheersing besing is.

Maar die geheim het in die kolfblad gelê, en daarvoor moet ons die Nuwelandse onderhoudsman bedank.

Nie dat Oubal dink hy dit so bedoel het nie, maar daai hondmak kolfblad het nie net Engeland oorbodig goed laat lyk (en ons boulers swak) nie, maar ook die geleentheid geskep vir Amla & kie om hul kolfvertroue te herwin.

Laat die derde toets begin met die regte spankeuses, ons is nog in die prentjie!

100-lopievennootskap in 2015 nie.

Hoe ons keurders nie dié basiese probleem kan insien nie, gaan Oubal se verstand te bowe. Ja, Duminy moes op Nuweland plek maak vir Quinton de Kock — wat die paaltjiewagterlas van AB se skouers afgehaal het— asook vir sy kolfvermoë, maar die probleem van openingskolwer is steeds onopgelos gelaat. Daar is natuurlik diegene wat dink De Kock behoort die kolfbeurt saam met Elgar te open, maar dis waansinnig om van jou paaltjiewagter te verwag om te gaan kolf direk nadat hy twee dae agter die paaltjies “The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.” — Mark Twain gestaan het.

Die menings, uitsprake, standpunte, verwysings, komplimente, beledigings, humor, ensovoorts, van Oubal is nie noodwendig dié van die Bulletin of die eienaar en personeel van die koerant nie!

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