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Construction on the Tzaneen dam’s wall has started with the testing of soil samples. To the left of the image (the front side of the dam wall facing Tzaneen), construction workers conduct tests on the soil that was retrieved from the banks of the dam (on the right side of the image). According to one of the land surveyors onsite, the plan is to raise the wall by three metres and the soil is being put through compaction

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tests to determine whether it will hold. “If the soil cracks then we know we cannot build with it,” he said. The slope of the wall will stretch down to the edge of the current waterline (noticeable at the far right of the image). The idea behind this project is to increase the dam’s catchment area. The dam wall is a very popular attraction to local walkers who are seen every afternoon strolling along the one and a half kilometre

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walkway. Residents are advised to take caution when visiting the dam as there is a lot of large machinery and earthmoving equipment at work in the area. Vehicles should be parked behind the barrier lines. Photo: Joe Dreyer

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News of the intended refurbishing of the now derelict Letaba Boulevard building in downtown Tzaneen has some engineers raising red ﬂags. According to one structural engineer who spoke to Bulletin this week, the building should be razed to the ground and an entirely new structure erected in its place. “Those concrete pillars have been left naked to the elements for roughly three years now which makes them structurally unsound. To build on top of those structures would not only be against the law, but could have catastrophic consequences in the future,” the source said. Bulletin has investigated the matter and issued an ofﬁcial inquiry to the property owner. A detailed report will follow in next week’s edition.

Altus Pelser will get his wheels thanks to the support of the Tzaneen community who opened their hearts to the plight of this young man. In just two weeks enough funds were raised to make the down payment on the custom wheelchair through the sale of rafﬂe tickets. Altus, in the pres-

ence of a group of anxious hopefuls, made the draw for the grand prize of a weekend away for four people at the ATKV Eiland Resort. The lucky winner was Ms Halima Omar of Tzaneen. “Thank you so much for your support, enjoy the weekend with your loved ones Halima,” said mom Maryke.

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Vlieg praat met die Volk en krap waar dit jeuk...

Vlieg Vlieg se geheue laat hom toenemend in die steek, maar as hy reg onthou, het hy ‘n geruime tyd gelede ‘n eier te lê gehad oor die argitektoniese misdade wat in onse ou dorpie gepleeg word. Vlieg sou toe al verlang het na die dae wat die mislikepaliteit ‘n bouinspekteur gehad het wat eers planne moes goedkeur en na die bouery inderdaad die bousel kom inspekteer het vir ﬁnale goedkeuring. Voormelde bouinspekteurs was vreeslik gesteld daarop dat daar volgens planne gebou is en al die regulasies en subseksies van regulasies noukeurig nagebou is. Vir so ‘n bouinspekteur was dit niks om sommer ‘n muur om te skop of ‘n dak af te breek nie. Nodeloos om te sê dat hulle nie noodwendig altyd die mees gewilde mislikepale amptenare was nie. Gelukkig het die meeste van hulle darem minder omgeskop en afgebreek en baie meer toegeeﬂikheid openbaar as daar ‘n goedkoop bottel whiskey in hulle cubby holes verskyn het. In daardie goeie ou dae het selfs ‘n afgeleë dorpie soos hierdie ‘n sogenaamde Estetiese Komitee gehad wat moes toesien dat die bouerye darem nie te afstootlik lelik was nie. In daardie dae sou

Te klip om te boom

dit byvoorbeeld onmoontlik gewees het, selfs vir ‘n uitgeslape regsgeleerde, om ‘n visdam-fontein affêre in sy nuwe Law Chambers se voortuin te pleeg wat lyk of ‘n olifant met gastro in sy tuin gekak het! Hoewel die olifantuitwerpsel inderdaad binne ‘n tuin is, hou Vlieg nou al vir ‘n tydjie of wat ‘n ogie op ons dorpie se sypaadjies. Hier en daar is daar darem ‘n ou tannie of oom wat moeite doen en sorg dat hulle sypaadjies ‘n lus is vir die oog. Oor die algemeen egter dink Vlieg ons huiseienaars en/ of bewoners behoort hulle te skaam vir die

toestand van hulle sypaadjies. Sypaadjie-eienaars wat staatmaak op die mislikepaliteit om hulle gras te sny en blare op te vee moet onthou dat dit net een maal in vyf jaar gebeur voor ‘n plaaslike verkniesing. Maar as daar nou een ding is wat Vlieg nie kan kleinkry nie en vir hom regtig ‘n seersaamgesteldeoog is, is dit die mode wat ontstaan het om sommer ‘n klomp groot gebreekte gruisklippe op die sypaadjie te donner en dit dan tuinmaak te noem. Lyk vir Vlieg eerder soos ‘n bankrot bousite, veral as die bossies eers tussen die klippe begin deurgroei. Sies! Wat Vlieg laat dink het aan een van sy gunsteling gedigte van D. J. Opperman: Te klip om te boom Klip kan net klip, sy teel is onderverdeel tot stomme klippertjies duinend rondmeel Boom kan net boom word langer en ook swanger tot singende boompies voël om die voorsanger Maar voorwaar: voor boom kan boom moet klip eers klip, en klip teel swaar glo miljoene jaar.

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Poachers’ nights are numbered African Blue Hounds, off lead and fitted with GPS collars, are being trained to track and “tree” poachers at night. One of the biggest problems has been that most poachers carry out their nefarious deeds at night when wildlife is unprotected. Craig Coppen (45) from Tzaneen has been a professional hunter and was also involved in anti-poaching with the SANDF in the tracker dog unit in the Kruger National Park. He has now joined forces with his brother Andre to form a licensed security company, with a license for armed reaction called Canine Security. Theunis Botha also from Tzaneen, in association with Canine Security, has been breeding hunting dogs for decades. The African Blue, specifically bred for African conditions, comes from the Blue Tick Coonhound in the USA. It was bred to “tree” raccoons and other prey. Believed to have originated from Louisiana the Blue Tick Coonhound was bred from the English Foxhound, Cur, and Bleu Gascogne French Hound. Theunis has been selective to get the best genetic mix into the African Blue Hounds. Craig says African Blues are ex-

cellent tracker hounds and able to handle the African heat. They have short hair, excellent noses, harder and bigger feet than any other breed and can cover long distances. Craig also trains Belgian Malinois and Bloodhounds. Belgian Malinois get sore feet after 5 kms and struggle in the heat. However they make good attack dogs. Bloodhounds don’t have endurance in the heat but

A Belgian Malinois

they easily pick up the scent of the poacher and start barking. It is not a normal bark but a high pitched bark that creates panic and makes poachers Craig Coppen with one of his Bloodhounds run for their lives. They “tree” the poachers who in are fine in winter. fear have run out of their clothCraig was at the Kruger Na- ing and often urinated. African tional Park Training College re- Blues don’t have powerful jaws cently. Park rangers were inter- but their forte is to force poachested in seeing the effectiveness ers up trees. Once firmly up in of African Blues off lead and at the trees, the anti-poaching unit night. Craig explains why Af- moves in to cross-question the

perpetrator. The anti-poaching team can’t keep up with African Blues on foot. They use either vehicles or helicopters and follow the GPS to keep up with the pack. Craig says breeding and training takes time and money. To import a hound with these working traits costs €15,000. It takes him two years to train African Blues. He trains them six days a week for four to six hours a day and he himself imported the costly Garmin GPS collars from the USA. Canine Security also protects more than a dozen farm orchards with guards in Politsi and Letsitele. Together with Northern Security they caught the main fish poacher who had been operating in these areas for months. Besides trained permanent staff and dogs, Canine Security will introduce a monitoring unit to fit on pumps, transformers and solar panels. The moment these items are touched an sms is sent to a central spot. Then Canine Security does the reaction. — Sue Ettmayr

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rican Blues will strike fear and terror into the hearts of wildlife poachers. They move in packs of four or six. Due to their ﬁne tuned noses that can smell fear

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Gunmen rob Ofcolaco staff A security guard was hospitalized on Wednesday morning following a robbery at a fuelling station in Ofcolaco just outside Letsitele. The incident took place at the fuelling station in the Ofcolaco Business Centre at around 02:15 that morning. According to witness statements, two suspects arrived at the centre in a white Toyota bakkie. They walked into the fuelling station and fired at which point one of the men fired a round from his firearm. The petrol attendants on duty at the time ran into the office building to seek shelter. The centre’s security guard came to investigate and the suspect opened fire on him, wounding him in the leg.

One of the staﬀ members managed to press the panic button before the two suspects entered the building and security personnel were activated along with SAPS units from Maake. The suspects robbed the attendants of their personal belongings and ﬂed the scene. CCTV footage of the attackers has been circulated and police investigations are underway. Any person with information that could lead to the arrest of the individuals should contact the Maake Police Station or Lt Col Mashimane on 072-532-1725. At the time of going to print it was reported that the security guard is recovering in the Sekororo hospital. — Joe Dreyer joe@bulletin.us.com

Cash heists on the rise Another cash-in-transit vehicle was hit by a gang of armed men this week. A Fidelity money truck was travelling on the R71 between Letsitele and Bush Valley when it was forced oﬀ the road by a white Toyota Fortuner and a white VW Golf 7. The occupants of the vehicle were armed with assault rifles and opened fire

on the truck forcing its occupants to surrender. During the fire fight the driver of the truck was wounded in his arm. The suspects made oﬀ with an undisclosed amount of money. This latest heist raised some concerns among the locals who asked some pertinent questions. Bulletin received information that the po-

lice were meant to have been in that area at the time of the heist as they had an appointment on a farm in the area. The police reportedly never honoured their appointment. At the time of going to print no arrest had been made and investigations are still continuing. — Joe Dreyer: joe@bulletin.us.com

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Block 5 team invited to Uganda Award-winning television news and current affairs producer, video journalist and documentary filmmaker, Molatelo Mainetje (41) is among the filmmakers invited to attend the seven-day Nile’s Diaspora International Film Festival in Fort Portal, Uganda. The festival runs from 17 to 23 December and is said to be a platform for the African artists and the African Diaspora industry professionals with meaningful opportunities to network, interact and engage in progressive dialogue. Mainetje is a self-proclaimed social justice activist who has an insatiable love for the art of film and using that love to highlight the injustices and struggles of many of South Africa’s rural communities. She’s the winner of 2007 United Nations Media Peace Award, TV News category and has produced, written, directed and edited several documentary films both locally and internationally. She is best known for two of her documentaries entitled “Womb-man” and most recently “Block 5”. Mainetje said the documentary Block 5 was born from the inspiration she drew from attending

festivals and markets. “I listened to people talking about how

“Block 5 is the name of a village that raised me. I was born there and the village never

they made films out of nothing but passion to tell their stories. After falling on my stomach several times trying to secure funds to produce the film, I finally self-funded it.”

had water, still no roads, no clinic. 22 years into democracy, the ANC has failed the people of my village. “I live between Block 5 and Johannesburg mainly because my business has oﬃces in both Gauteng and Limpopo Provinces. Each time I’m home I’m confronted by the strug-

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gles my people go through, just to get water.” The idea for the film came to her last year July when she was home following the passing of her father. She saw their neighbor, Dipuo, walking into their home with a silver kettle in her hands. “I didn’t take notice of what she came to do. I asked her what she came to do. She started explaining how she got home from work, there was not even a drop of water to drink.” The documentary was shot and produced by the young trainees at her film school in the area. “I literally remotely directed the rest of the production from Johannesburg, constantly on the phone with the team and directing them what to do, and how to do it. They did a sterling job.” Block 5 was filmed with a generation of cameras that most filmmakers don’t use anymore. They could not afford to use state of the art equipment but it was the nature of the story that made Block 5 to be what it is. So far, the documentary screened locally at the Mzansi Women’s Film Festival and at KwaZulu-Natal’s Ugu Film Festival. “Nile’s Diaspora International Film Festival would be the film’s international premiere, and my team’s first festival attendance on the continent. I’m too excited about this development,” Mainetje concluded. — Joe Dreyer and Phidelia Rikhotso

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Victor makes a clean living With the economy taking successive blows, many people have resorted to alternative ways to earn an honest living. Victor Maeko (28) the grandson of the late legendary female panel-beater Mmaselelo Malatji, from Modubung at Ga-Modjadji is determined to make his way to the very top of his ﬁeld.

after battling with a long illness, had to swap sewing and selling clothes to supplement the family income for panel-beating after her son and husband died. “I am a risk taker and to a certain degree stubborn, if I want something I am willing to go and get it and I am willing to take on the challenge, both in business and in my personal life.” The young man stands proudly in his workshop as he explains that achieving success depends entirely on your personal will to make something of your life and not succumb to the life of crime so many of his contemporary villagers fall into. “Sleepless nights, sacrifice, successes, risk, fear, doubt, everything you can think of has got me Seithuti Mohale, Victor Maeko and Walter Lethwane hard at work on another customer vehicle. to where I am today. I figure it’s still going to He is working from home and specialises take a whole lot more because I’m still just in welding, panel-beating and spray-paint- at the beginning. Panel-beating is the only ing as his grandmother used to – a legacy he way I can support myself without resorting hopes to keep alive. into criminal activities. ” said Maeko. Maeko runs a family owned workshop. He A satisfied regular customer, Mr Ramotwajoined the family business under his grand- la, described Victor Maeko, Seithuti Mohale mother’s supervision. and Walter Lethwane as one of the best pan“I had to help my grandmother fix cars af- el-beater teams in the area. ter her eldest son and her husband - who was “We will go far, of this I am certain. As long a well-known panel-beater in this area - died. as we keep God in our sights, our past in our I am now earning a decent income from doing hearts and our workmanship fair, life will be this,” he said. our close friend and provider.” His grandmother, who died earlier this year – Phidelia Rikhotso

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Doom(sday) Prophet I think a general conversation between a newspaper editor and his son in the very near future surrounding the topic of religion would possibly start by highlighting the toxicity of extremism. And to illustrate this point, the newspaper editor would possibly start with the story of Mount Zion General Assembly “prophet” Lethebo Rabalago of Polokwane. Now this guy took “faith” a little too far and had his followers believe that by spraying them full in the face with a commercial insecticide the Holy Spirit would rid them of addiction, adultery, cancer and even AIDS. It sparked an outcry among believers of other denominations who called it ridiculous because “God gave you common sense” and the man is obviously “a false prophet.” Prophet Rabalogo defended the claims saying that if your faith was strong enough then you should believe that God can use anything to cure you of any ailment no matter how serious. “God is almighty and we want to show people that He can truly do anything.” It is a bit of a conundrum. A paradox if you will.

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Salary: R261 141. 60 per annum.(excluding benefits) Requirements: Grade 12, Diploma Examiner for Driving Licenses (Grade B). A minimum of 3 years’ experience as an Examiner for Driving Licenses. A valid Code EC Driver’s license and Registered as Grade B Examiner for Driving Licenses. Computer literacy. Must have a clean criminal record. Competencies: In-depth knowledge and extensive understanding of testing and licensing. Ability to work long hours and under pressure. Interpretation and implementation of policies, legislative and national policy frameworks. Good report writing, computer, communication, negotiation and supervisory skills. Duties and Responsibilities: • Plan and coordinate operations of Driving Licenses Testing Centre. • Allocate and supervise work of support staff. • Ensure adherence to legislations, regulations and operating procedures and standards. • Liaise with internal and external clients and stakeholders. • Keep records and compile reports on duties performed. Manage testing equipment. • Coordinate registration of users on the eNatis System. • Serve as a relieve Examiner. • Coordinate internal and external audit processes. • Verification of work performed. • Perform any other official duties delegated by the supervisor. •The successful candidate shall report to the Chief Licensing Officer. Greater Letaba Municipality is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representation (race, gender and disability) in the municipality through filling of these positions; and candidates whose appointment will promote representation will receive preference. The municipality reserves the right not to fill any of the advertised position(s). Errors and Omissions excluded. NB: When you apply for this post, you give the municipality consent to process your personal information. The successful candidate will be required to submit disclosure of financial interest, be expected to sign an employment contract. Shortlisted candidates shall be subjected to background screening checks (verification of qualifications, criminal record checks and security vetting). Candidates with foreign

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This newspaper editor is by no means as much of a rugby expert as his favourite grumpy commentator, but he does know a thing or two about people. And it is his humble opinion that the people are a little more than perturbed by the current state of SA Rugby. Yes, he understands that rugby is such a big part of the South African culture that every other sporting achievement is considered dull in comparison - and that any man who doesn’t watch the games over weekends is considered equally dull. But, rugby, in this young newsman’s opinion, has been receiving way too much credit over the years and it’s about time the “culture” experiences a paradigm shift. Did you know that eleven local archers were just crowned as the best in the country for the third time in four years? Does it matter to anybody that we have local swimmers, gymnasts, athletes and hockey players who rank among the best in the world? Looking at the current state of affairs in SA Rugby I am reminded of a certain school’s rugby coach who was known for referring to boys who did not want to play rugby as “stokkie moffies” because they preferred hockey. I find it suddenly very amusing. Lighten up a little, rugby is not dead. Unlike SA Cricket, SA Rowing, SA Archery and SA Swimming which needs better media coverage, rugby only needs better coaches, better players and better management. But that’s just my opinion.

Rev Ron Reiners Anglican Church The Lord is with you! Marriage is seen as a union between two people and there are many types of marriage: Civil Union, Traditional/Tribal, Non-Christian and of course Christian Marriage. Although I can go into describing all of these I want to concentrate on Christian marriage. When two people fall in love it often becomes their desire to unite in marriage to continue to be with each other legally. However, it has become customary to live together without being married, I believe this is not what God wants of us, but most Churches have come to accept this as a norm. Jesus blessed the wedding in Canaan and although many may argue that this was not a Christian marriage, it is commonly known as the first blest marriage by Christ. Christ blesses all Christian marriages. I therefore think that these marriages should be officiated by an ordained priest who is licenced by the Government. However, before the marriage takes place it is of utmost importance that the couple receive counselling in what is involved in a marriage and this I feel should be done by a marriage officer and more importantly, a marriage officer who is a Christian. Often people enter into a union because they are in love and nothing else seems to matter so sometimes these marriages end up in divorce. I am not speaking about marriages that break down because of abuse, be it physical or mental. So the counselling they receive should give them the ground rules and the most important of these are open communication. It has become common practice to have an outdoor wedding under the trees or a gazebo or something similar, but the legal aspects, like signing the register must be done in a building with a roof and walls, a church or a government building as this is laid down by law and if not done the marriage officer can loose his/her licence. Once the legal aspects are completed the blessing can take place elsewhere. I encourage all to take marriage as a serious commitment to one another and not to be entered into lightly. Blessings

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Spoil a child this Christmas Abraham Kriel Children’s Home Nylstroom reaches out to the community during this time of the year to support the children in experiencing Christmas as a time of caring, love and goodwill. They also want to treat the children with gifts as well as something special at the Christmas table. However, their need is not only during the festive season, but to care right through the year for the 170 traumatized children. Abraham Kriel Children’s Home work on a system where an average of eleven children are cared for in a separate home by

Vossie kan dans Marthinus Grobler, ‘n leerling van die Hoërskool Ben Vorster, het aan die einde van Oktober aan die SA Dance School Championships in Pretoria gaan deelneem en ‘n goue toekenning vir sy roetine verwerf. Marthinus het met ‘n persentasie van 95,5% die top posisie in sy groep losgedans.

a housemother and father. Cash donations will be welcomed and each donor will receive an Article 18A receipt. Payments can be made into the Abraham Kriel Children’s home account at: Absa Bank, Account no: 1100 140 000, Reference: Christm16/(your surname). Please supply your initials and surname, postal address and telephone number. Donations can be paid directly into the bank account either with cash, debit order or cheque. Send your particulars of donation tot Private Bag X1033, Modimolle or e-mail to admin1@ akknyl.co.za or SMS to 056 5707 639.

Gerhard slimkop Gerhard Bezuidenhout, ‘n leerling van die Hoërskool Ben Vorster, het uitstekend presteer tydens die 2016-Wiskunde Olimpiade. Hy was eerste in Limpopo tydens die tweede rondte. Gerhard het ‘n goue medalje, ‘n sertifikaat en ‘n geskenkbewys ter waarde van R400 gewen.

Village heralds Christmas The ﬁrst decorated trees go up on a residential sidewalk in Haenertsburg just off Rissik Street. — Photo: Sue Ettmayr

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Dan Road a major concern The upgrading of the gravel road between Dan village and the Dan clinic to a surfaced road – a R7-million project - has failed dismally. Work was reportedly stopped mid-way because of “water challenges” and has subsequently turned this stretch of road into a tragedy waiting to happen. The residents are fed up and want the company contracted to upgrade this road, Delvis Construction, to pay attention to their complaints before there is a serious accident. One resident, Rachel Mhlanga, complained that her children no longer felt safe walking along the road. “We are just left with the incomplete road and two ditches which are now filled up with waThe stretch of road now riddled with massive potholes in Dan Village. ter from the wetland areas. This now poses a health hazard and a threat to people using the unfinished road. Not so long ago a car went into one ditch during the night and they struggled until the next morning to remove it. Kids can drown in those ditches,” she said. “We no longer know what’s going on, when they left the site, we were told another contractor was going to A 50-year old employee of the Greater portion above the transformer when he come and finish up,” another resident complained. Tzaneen Municipality’s (GTM) Electrical came into contact with a live wire and A former general worker for Delvis Construction told Department was electrocuted while in- was instantly killed. A memorial serBulletin that the road project had failed from chainage stalling a new transformer at a farm near vice was held for Molewa yesterday. He 460 to chainage 600 and about 140 metres of the road the ATKV Eiland. The accident occurred leaves behind his wife and four children. needs to be removed. last week Wednesday on Laborie Farm According to GTM spokesperson, NevAccording to this source, the road project which was alnear the resort. According to a statement ille Ndlala, top management from the located a six months period, run for seven months from released by the GTM, Samual Molewa, a GTM have visited the family and offered September 2015 to 27 March 2016 and still was not comlinesman from the municipality, had just their condolences. pleted due to the changing of a site foreman and agent. Investigations are currently underway finished installing a new transformer “We began inserting the subsalt drainage pipe at chainand was doing maintenance work on a to determine the exact cause of the acage 820 with the former management and the new man-

agement began at chainage 460. When the pipe reached chainage 520 we failed to link the pipes because the levels differed.” According to Sarah Letsoalo, an assistant in finance at Delvis Construction, the engineers encountered a major challenge pertaining to water which was not included in their budget. “The road project will be finished very soon, the contractor will communicate with the engineers and formulate additional costs in order for the project to be completed. As for other matters our director will get back to you,”Letsoalo told Bulletin. At the time of going to print no further communications from Delvis Construction had been received. — Joe Dreyer and Phidelia Rikhotso

Linesman shocked to death cident. “There are three investigations currently underway. The GTM is conducting its own internal investigation, the SAPS have begun their investigation and the Department of Labour will conduct its own investigation into the matter. These investigations will hopefully provide us with answers to most questions in relation to the incident,” he said. — Joe Dreyer joe@bulletin.us.com

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Die rooimasjien is reg vir

2017!

Die Vossies gaan weer die trofeë laat rol!

By die Hoërskool Ben Vorster strewe elke Vossie om na die beste van sy of haar vermoë te presteer. Net so strewe ons sportafrigters daarna om die beste uit elke sportseun en -meisie te haal. Laat ons span van toegewyde, top gekwalifiseerde sportafrigters jou help om tot jou volle potensiaal te ontwikkel.

RUGBY

KRIEKET

Organiseerder en hoofafriger: Peter Schutte Beste rugbyskool in Limpopo 5 Spanne Limpopo wenners Senior 7’s Limpopo wenners 38 Limpopo spelers 3 Provinsiale afrigters

Organiseerder en hoofafriger: Rynier de Jager Spesialis krieketafrigter: Ruan Willemse 2de-span Limpopo wenners 7 Limpopo spelers

NETBAL Organiseerder en hoofafriger: Charmaine Beetge Beste netbalskool in Limpopo (2009 - 2016) 2 Spanne Limpopo wenners 3 SA skeidsregters 4 Vlak 2 skeidsregters Nasionale netbalkeurder 11 Limpopo-spelers

SWEM Hoofafriger: Johan Grobbelaar Organiseerder: Jacques Pohl Swemspan Limpopo wenners 7 Limpopo swemmers

HOKKIE Organiseerder en hoofafriger: Elrisa Oosthuizen 3 Spanne Limpopo wenners 15 Meisies en 15 Seuns Limpopo-spelers

ATLETIEK Organiseerder en hoofafriger: Jacques Pohl 7 Atlete kwalifiseer vir SA-skole byeenkoms 4 Atlete kwalifiseer vir ASA SA-kampioenskappe Spesialis hekkie afrigter - Cornell Jacobs 3 ASA Vlak 1 afrigters 1 ASA Vlak 2 afrigter

ANDER SPORTSOORTE Gholf, Skyfskiet, Sokker, Tennis, Landloop, Tweekamp

Where you can be more than you thought you could be

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Vossies word beloon vir harde werk Die Hoërskool Ben Vorster se jaarlikse prysuitdeling het op Dinsdag, 18 Oktober, plaasgevind. Dit was weer ‘n spoggeleentheid en die volgende leerders is vereer:

Where you can be more than you thought you could be

Abel Nortje Willem van Niekerk wisseltrofee: Gr. 12-leerling wat die beste akademiese prestasie handhaaf vanaf gr. 8-12

Carmen Botha Herman Botha wisseltrofee: Veelsydigste gr. 12-leerling van die jaar.

Deané Toerien Karen du Plessis wisseltrofee: Buitengewone swemprestasie in 2016.

Joshua Varrie Karen du Plessis wisseltrofee: Buitengewone swemprestasie in 2016.

Philip Bester Beste senior krieketspeler van die jaar

Ruan Hanaczeck-Krüger Corné Nel wisseltrofee: Beste junior seunsswemmer van die jaar.

Shima Mphahlele Anton Welthagen wisseltrofee: Beste 2de rugbyspan speler van die jaar.

Zanel Steenkamp Junior meisies buitengewone swemprestasie in 2016

GREATER LETABA MUNICIPALITY James Vorster Jan Toerien wisseltrofee: Beste seunsatleet - Juniors. Bernard Vermaak wisseltrofee: Junior redenaar 2016.

Johan Harms Alsydigste junior krieketspeler van die jaar. Beste junior krieketspeler van die jaar.

Greater Letaba Municipality hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions:

TECHNICAL SERVICES DIRECTORATE GENERAL WORKERS (30 POSITIONS) Salary: R109 256.76 per annum (excluding benefits) Requirements: ABET and or Equivalent. Relevant experience will be an added advantage. Must have good communication skills and interpersonal relations. Duties and responsibilities: Cleaning worksites, storing equipment and tools and loads materials prior to departure from work site. Loading materials and other products and/ or holding and guiding plant/ equipment during the hoisting and placement. Perform all duties and functions delegated by the supervisor.

Lumé Jacobs Beste meisie in Afrikaanse ligte, moderne musiek (sang) van die jaar. PSPC Maritz [100 x wisseltrofee: 64]TZANEEN.pdf 1 2016/11/05 Alsydigste kultuurleerling van die jaar.

Lara Schutte Koos Erasmus wisseltrofee: Beste meisiesatleet - senior. Kohler wisseltrofee: Beste atletiekprestasie van die jaar. Groot Letaba Sentraal Boerevereniging wisseltrofee: Beste sportprestasie van die jaar.

Greater Letaba Municipality is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representation (race, gender and disability) in the munic8:26 AM ipality through filling of these positions; and candidates whose appointment will promote representation will receive preference. The municipality reserves the right not to fill any of the advertised position(s). Errors and Omissions excluded. NB: When you apply for this post, you give the municipality consent to process your personal information. The successful candidate will be required to submit disclosure of financial interest, be expected to sign an employment contract. Shortlisted candidates shall be subjected to background screening checks (verification of qualifications, criminal record checks and security vetting). Candidates with foreign

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Thys Nortje Beste seun in Afrikaanse ligte, moderne musiek (sang) van die jaar. Beste junior akteur van die jaar. Beste seun in klassieke musiek (klavier) van die jaar.

Please forward all applications to: The Municipal Manager, Greater Letaba Municipality. P.O. Box 36, Modjadjiskloof. 0835, or applications may be hand delivered at the Municipal Offices. Civic Centre, Botha Street, Modjadjiskloof and no faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted. Enquiries: Mr Mapatha S.P / Ms Mahlagaume M at 015 309 9246/7/8 Closing date: 15 December 2016 ______________________ MUNICIPAL MANAGER MASHABA T.G

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Elke jaar doen Laerskool Duiwelskloof se graad 7 groep iets spesiaal vir die skool met die insamelings wat hulle gehad het reg deur die jaar. Hierdie jaar het hulle vir die skool se klaskamers 10 splinternuwe witborde gekry. Die skool is baie opgewonde oor die verbetering wat dit in die klaskamers gaan meebring.

Interkerklike Kerssangdiens U word hartlik uitgenooi na NG Kerk Wolkberg se Interkerklike Kerssangdiens

Plumblink opening

Sondag 27 November 2016 Om 18:30 By NG Kerk Wolkberg Lofprysing begin reeds om 18:15

Plumblink’s oﬃcial opening was held on Wednesday evening 23 November 2016. Local plumbing and construction businesses were invited to attend the function. Visit the store in Skirving Street next to Waltons for all Plumbing accessories and advice.

Jacob Ledwaba, Deon Straus, Fuzzy Sebela, Jarques Bezuidenhout, Hendrik Leola, Lindile Moifo, Soretta van der Berg, Celucia Nyakala, Ounooi Breedt, Werner Rademeyer.

Ligte verversings na afloop van die verrigtinge in die saal.

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087 754 9618

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We specialise in: • Burglar proofing, security and access gates • Palisade fencing, electric gates and garage motors • Light to medium steel and general construction We also service and repair all makes of electric gates and garage motors. Contact Mike at 071 302 8909 / 082 298 5352 dedamsteelworks@gmail.com

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071 360 3630 • 082 227 8641

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CCTV, Clocking Systems, Electric Fencing, Alarm Systems & Access Control Systems

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Property l Eiendomme For Sale | Te Koop

To Let | Te Huur Two bedroom spacious, secure flat to rent. Available immediately. In tranquil bush surrounds situated on the R71 close to Letaba Airfield. Please call 082 849 2603 to view. No large dogs.

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Ruim 2 slaapkamer woonstel onmiddellik beskikbaar by Strelitzia vanaf . R4 550 per maand Water en elektrisiteit uitgesluit. Skakel 082 551 1971

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1.75ha grond onder nette, sink dam. Geskik vir groente boerdery. R5000/mnd + elektrisiteit Kontak: Thys @ 076 410 9503 Norman @ 082 851 7139

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Business property to rent, 120m² prime spot, enough

parking. Close to all schools in town. Call 153075534/0827875733’ Oct301__________________________

Netjiese 2 slaapkamer meenthuis te huur. Grondvloer, elektriese omheining. Huur R4 450 pm Water en ligte uitgesluit Deposito betaalbaar. Geen Troeteldiere Kontak Corne 072 225 3960

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3 slaapkamer huis, 2 badkamers met sitkamer en aparte kombuis met eet hoekie en oop stoepie baie veilig R5 100pm. Water ingesluit. Reg van toegang voorbehou. Binne in sekuriteit gebied. Voorafbetaalde krag. Geen honde. Deposito verlang. Beskikbaar 01/12/2016 Kontak 083 305 7985 Nov201__________________________

Nursery land available to rent at beautiful Coach House Hotel & Spa near Tzaneen. Contact Nita 061 083 5470 or 011 718 6452 juanitao@oriongroup.co.za www.coachhousehotel.co.za Nov301__________________________

2) Nougat Factory & Deli available to rent at beautiful Coach House Hotel & Spa near Tzaneen. Contact Nita 061 083 5470 or 011 718 6452 juanitao@oriongroup.co.za www.coachhousehotel.co.za

Investment – always fully let 2 flats for sale – R405 000 Income R4 500 pm Investment on you money is 10% at present Don’t miss this opportunity Phone Peter at SEEFF Properties 082 890 8845

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Aquapark (Dupleks)

Medipark

R5 000 Aquapark (Tuinwoonstel)

R2 500 Medipark

2 Slaapkamer, 1 badkamer, aparte toilet, sitkamer, 1 Slaapkamer, 1 badkamer, aparte sitkamer, kombuis, eetkamer, kombuis, eie tuintjie, 1 toesluit motorhuis in braaivleis area, loop afstand vanaf skole en besighede. kompleks, geen troeteldiere. Geen troeteldiere of kleuters.

1 Slaapkamer, badkamer (stort) aparte toilet, eetkamer, sitkamer, kombuis, afdak vir 2 voertuie, R400 krag in gesluit geen troeteldiere of kinders.

R3 900

Kantoor: 015 307 5151

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3) Fully equipped Spa with heated indoor pool to rent at beautiful Coach House Hotel & Spa near Tzaneen. Contact Nita 061 083 5470 or 011 718 6452 juanitao@oriongroup.co.za www.coachhousehotel.co.za Nov303__________________________

Isabel: 083 448 5171 Annette: 083 443 0328

Call Lihanie on 015 307 7248 to advertise in the property

2 Slaapkamer, 1 badkamer, aparte kombuis, sitkamer, eetkamer, afdak vir 2 voertuie, middelslag hond welkom, loop afstand vanaf skole.

R3 900 Medipark (Meenthuis)

3 Slaapkamers, 1 vol badkamer, kombuis, sitkamer, eetkamer, TV kamer, afdak vir voertuig, eie erf omhein, middelslag hond welkom, baie veilige omgewing.

R4 500

Huise, Meenthuise, Woonstelle, Kantore & Besighede

Legals | Geregtelik IN THE MAGISTRATE’S COURT FOR THE SUB-DISTRICT OF TZANEEN HELD AT TZANEEN CASE NUMBER: 1908/2015 In the matter between: FRANK ALLEN VAN REENEN Execution Creditor And JOOST VAN AARDE Execution Debtor NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION IN PURSUANCE of a Judgment of the above Honourable Court dated 29 JUNE 2016, the under mentioned goods will be sold by public auction, on 8 DECEMBER 2016 at 10:00. Venue of the sale: SHERIFF LETABA’S STORE ROOM, MAIN STORE NUMBER: 2, 20 INDUSTRIAL ROAD,

TZANEEN By the Sheriﬀ for the Magistrate’ s Court of TZANEEN to the highest cash bidder. 1 x BROWN 5 PIECE LOUNGE SUITE 1 X WOODEN TV CABINET 1 X WOODEN COFFEE TABLE 1 X WOODEN DISPLAY CABINET 1 X SILVER DOUBLE DOOR FRIDGE 1 X DEFY DISH WASHER 1 X WHITE KITCHEN CABINET 1 X TUMBLE DRYER 1 X WOODEN STORING CABINET 1 X WOODEN DRAWER 1 X COMPLETE COMPUTER SET (KEYBOARD, MOUSE, SCREEN, PRINTER) 1 X SPEED QUEEN WASHING MACHINE 1 X LAWN MOWER

1 X COMPUTER 4 X SLEEPER CHAIRS 1 X KITCHEN TABLE & TWO BENCHES 1 X CHEST OF DRAWERS 1 X ELBA GAS STOVE AUCTION 1. This sale is a sale in execution pursuant to a judgment obtained in the above honourable Court. 2. The rules of the auction are available 24 hours prior to the auction at the office of the Sheriﬀ, 33A Pieter Joubert Street, Tzaneen. 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 Tertius Robertson or Christie Bouwer. 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. DATED AT TZANEEN on this 21st day of NOVEMBER 2016. (SGD) D C RETIEF ATTORNEYS FOR EXECUTION CREDITOR JOUBERT & MAY 50 BOUNDARY STREET PO BOX 35

TZANEEN TEL: 015 307 3660 REF: MR RETIEF/R13840 Nov401__________________________

IN THE MAGISTRATE’S COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF TZANEEN HELD AT NKOWANKOWA Case Number: 228/2016 In the matter between: STEPHAN VAN RENSBURG ATTORNEYS Execution Creditor And MOSOTHO MICHAEL MAHLO Execution Debtor NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION – AUCTION PURSUANT to a judgment by the Nkowankowa Magistrate’s Court, granted on 13 JULY 2016 the under mentioned goods will be sold

will conduct the sale with the auctioneers 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. SIGNED AT TZANEEN on the 17th day of NOVEMBER 2016. (sgd) S JANSE VAN RENSBURG ATTORNEYS FOR EXECUTION CREDITOR STEPHAN VAN RENSBURG ATTORNEYS RENCOLE RIDGE OFFICE PARK; 11 LOOP STREET, TZANEEN Tel: 015 307 4458 Fax: 015 307 1253 Email: litigasie@vanrensburgprok.co.za Ref: CS0230/yb/SJVR

1 X COMPUTER STAND AUCTION 1. This sale is a sale in execution pursuant to a judgment obtained in the above honourable Court. 2. The rules of the auction are available 24 hours prior to the auction at the office of the Sheriff. 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

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My name is Grace Moloto I am looking for a job as security oﬃcer, I have Grade C plus fire arm and compitence I can speak English contact me on 072 470 0368

My name is Stella Mthothomba I am looking for a job as security oﬃcer I have Grade C plus fire arm and compitence and (fast food – resturant) I can speak English contact me on 072 620 8792

My name is Lydia Maenetja I am looking for general work I have grade 11 I can speak English 3 days of full time I have 4 years experience as a general work at Food Lovers. Contact me on 076 443 8163

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at 10:00 on 08 DECEMBER 2016 by public auction to be held at TRANSNET HOUSE 20, HAMAWASHA, TZANEEN by the sheriﬀ for the Magistrate’s Court to the highest bidder for cash, namely: 1 X COFFEE TABLE 1 X 3 PIECE LOUNGE SUITE 1 X LG LCD TV 1 X 3 PIECE TV STAND 1 X 4 PIECE WALL UNIT 1 X DEFY CHEST FREEZER 1 X SAMSUNG SIDE BY SIDE FRIDGE 1 X LG DISH WASHER 1 X KIC DOUBLE DOOR FRIDGE 1 X 2 PIECE CORNER LOUNGE SUITE 1 X 2 PIECE CORNER LOUNGE SUITE (LEATHER) 1 X GAS STOVE 1 X ACCER COMPUTER

Job Seeker l Werkgeleenthede

My name is Moakisi Collet Maake I am looking for driver work I have code 14/10 or plumbing work phase 1,2,3 or any other general work, I speak English contact me on 081 001 2359 (28)_____________________________

My name is Moses Masenamela I am looking for driver work code 14 plus PRDP I have 2 years experience as a driver at Mac-p (Ref: Godfree Sefomolo 072 154 0912) contact me on 076 693 3611 (29) _____________________________

Domestic My name is Modjadji Josphina Nkhanyamame ek is opsoek na huishoudelike werk, ek praat Afrikaans, slaap uit, voltyds Man – Vry of 3 dae of kantoorskoonmaker/ winkelskoonmaker. Skakel my op 072 435 9654 (454) ____________________________

My name is Mpho Boime I am looking for domestic work I speak English Mon – Fri sleep out or oﬃce cleaner/shop cleaner contact me on 063 780 7133 (455) ____________________________

My name is Nomsa Mashai I am looking for domestic work or general work I can also look after children sleep in or out 3 days a week or full time, I speak English and Afrikaans I have 5 years experience as domestic contact me on 071 745 7988/ 076 341 3144 (456) ____________________________

My naam is Rhukanani Florah Baloyi ek is opsoek na huishoudelike werk kan na kinders kyk praat afrikaans slaap in of uit Man – Vry of 3 dae. Kantoorskoonmaker ook skakel my asb by 076 651 7166 (457) ____________________________

My naam is Matshidiso Elizabeth Nkgapele ek is opsoek na huishoudelike werk slaap in of uit kan na kinders kyk Man –Vry of 3 dae praat Afrikaans of kantoorskoonmaker. Skakel my op 083 551 5271 (458) ____________________________

My name is Tsakane Norah Maluleke I am looking for domestic work sleep out I speak English full time or part time or any general work. Contact me on 083 481 0354 (459)____________________________

My name is Maropene Maria Malatji I am looking for domestic work / oﬃce cleaning or hotel/lodge cleaning I have experience sleep in or out I speak English full time or part time contact me on 079 949 0975 (460) ____________________________

My name is Betty Sewape I am looking for domestic work or any general work I can also look after children I can speak Afrikaans contact me on 073 388 8990 (461) ____________________________

My name is Maria Makwela I am looking for domestic work I have 12 years experience as domestic 3 days or full time I can speak Afrikaans sleep in or out (Ref: Dr Ig van Rensburg 082 893 5065 / Soekie van Rensburg 083 456 3138) contact me on 076 945 0598 (462) ____________________________

My naam is Mapula Stally

Rapatsa ek is opsoek na huishoudelike werk, slaap uit voltyds of 3 dae of kantoorskoonmaker skakel my op 073 544 7550 (463) ____________________________

My name is Annah Mafwala I am looking for any general work, domestic or oﬃce cleaning, I can also look after children I can speak Afrikaans contact me on 079 923 1517 (464) _____________________________

My name is Sono Mavis I am looking for domestic work or any genreral work I speak English sleep out, 3 days of full time I have 6 years experience as domestic contact me on 076 570 9858 (465) _____________________________

My name is Maria Bale I am looking for domestic work or general work I can speak Afrikaans sleep out, 3 days of full time contact me on 084 789 6379 (466) _____________________________

My name is Mohlago Linah Moseamedi I am looking for domestic work, I speak English sleep in or out, full time or 3 days, I have grade 12 and computer literacy, or office cleaner. Contact me on 071 209 2240 (467) _____________________________

Admin My name is Patracia Hlamawane I am looking for work as oﬃce assitant / admin, I have grade 12, drivers licence code 10 I can speak English I have four years experience as office admin at Tzaneen Police Station and computer literacy (ref: Malatjie S (cordinator) 072 412 8679/ 015 3062129)

contact me on 082 081 5540 (44) _____________________________

My name is Makoma Hellen Malatjie I am looking for work as cashier, I worked on pastel for 3 years do debt/ credit or receptionist have a certificate of customer service and a code 10 licence and computer literate (busines moved to Mokopane ref: Jaco 082 875 5299) contact me on 079 310 9754 (45) _____________________________

My name is Hellen Malatji I am looking for work, cashier, receptionist, debtors and creditors, 4 years experience in pastel I have grade 12 I can speak English and Afrikaans and have a code 10 licence (Ref: Jaco Kotze 082 875 5299) contact me on 079 310 9754 (46) _____________________________

My name is Bridget Mnisi I am looking for work as waitress, chassier, chef I can speak English I have 3 years experience as a chef at Bilton and braai. Contact me on 083 338 2254 (163) ____________________________

My name is Hellen Mhlonga I am looking for any general work I have matric and a code 10 licence, shop work, oﬃce work, or oﬃce cleaner, I speak English, full time or part time. Contact me on 084 926 5959

My name is Rivalani Rhodah I am looking for a job as a cashier or financial clerk/Admin. English computer literate. Contact me on 073 884 6036 (160) ____________________________

My name is S.S Malesa I am looking for any general work I have qualification, TLB Certificate, Forklift, Bobcat, Safty Road certificate code 10 licence, I speak English or delivery person contact me on 079 653 6571 (161) ____________________________

My name is Jona Nyoka I am looking for any general work or gardening work have experience in agricultural (farming) I speak English full time or part time contact me on 084 455 7640 (162) ____________________________

VACANCY SENIOR BOOKKEEPER / ACCOUNTANT The Lona Group has a vacancy for a Senior Bookkeeper / Accountant for various farms/projects. Tzaneen-Office, Limpopo.

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My name is Vutomi Ethel Mhlarhi I am looking for any general work I have N6 public relation certificate, computer skill, code 10 licence I speak English, full time or part time, shop assistant, oﬃce work etc. contact me on 073 922 9194 (165) ____________________________

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My name is Cliff Misaveni Shingange I am looking for any general work gardening, shelve packing, etc I speak English, full time or part time. Contact me on 073 009 0642 (166) ____________________________

My name is Grace Mahloromela I am looking for work as cashier I speak Northern Sotho and English (ref: Lohnen financial Serv. Mrs Botha 083 305 7963) contact me on 073 1888 448 (167) ____________________________

My name is Matome Sipho Malesa I am looking for any general work .Code 10 licence with PDP I have knowledge of farming injecting avos’and shelve packing in supermarket or stores, also worked at a driving school teaching people to drive, speak English, full time or 3 days contact me on 060 390 5044

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Report to Senior Financial Accountant, who will assist & train with bookkeeping & capturing, Manage all general accounting to TB, Will serve as contact person between SARS and projects, Assist with Salary/Wage preparations and payments, Compile audit file and assist with annual audit of various entities/ projects/farms, Responsible for reconciliation of Creditors, Cash purchases, Loan accounts, Fruit deliveries etc on all Limpopo projects (currently 3 but likely to increase), Assist with monthly management reports, budgeting and financial modelling.

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Appropriate qualification, accompanied by at least 5 years working experience, Knowledge of Statutory accounting principles, Good computer skills in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and Pastel, Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously, Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills and ability to adhere to strict deadlines, Superior level of attention to detail, Willingness to work long hours from time to time.

Please forward you application by email to adeled@lona.co.za. Closing date for applications: Friday, 2 December 2016 at 5 pm. Commencement: As soon as possible.

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Nuwe Rugbyman vir Vossies

In ﬁrst place on the day was the Mercurius Team consisting of Mr J. Strydom, Mr A. Liversage, Mr N Huysamen and Mr H. Liversage seen here with Stanford Headmaster, Mr C Carolan (left).

Mercurius wins

Stanford Lake College spent the day on the fairways of Tzaneen Country Club as they hosted their annual golf day on the 11th of November.

It was a day full of excitement crowned with fantastic golﬁng weather which proved positive for the full ﬁeld of more than 90 players.

Peter Schutte is hierdie week aangestel as die Hoërskool Ben Vorster se nuwe rugbyorganiseerder en hoofafrigter. “Met hierdie bekroonde afrigter en ervare rugbyspeler aan die stuur, kan die Vossies se rugby net van krag tot krag gaan”, reken dié skool se skakelbeampte. In 2010 het Schutte vir die Springbok Sewes se ontwikkelingspan gespeel en was hy die onderkaptein van die Samurai internasionale span van 2012 en 2013. Hy het ook twee jaar vir die Luiperds se 7’s-span gespeel en het deurgaans as kaptein op die veld

gedraf. In 2013 het Peter vir die Lions 7’s span gespeel. Schutte het in 2005 aan die Hoërskool Eric Louw gematrikuleer, waarna hy Sport- en besigheidsbestuur aan die PUK en ‘n nagraadse diploma by Unisa in onderwys bekom het. Hy het ook vir die PUK se 1ste rugbyspan gespeel. Na universiteit het Schutte sy tande gesny as onderwyser by die Hoërskool Linden waar hy rugby, atletiek en krieket afgerig het. In 2013 het hy hom aangesluit by die Hoërskool Monument waar hy tot op hede die 1ste rugbyspan afgerig het. Hierdie afgelope seisoen was sy span vierde gelys op die SA-ranglys en sy 7’s-span was die Beeld trofeë wenners vir 2015 asook die Nasionale Plaat wenners. Schutte was ook die hoofafrigter van die Goue Leeus se skole 7’s span vanaf 2013. In 2015 eindig hierdie span derde in die

nasionale kampioenskappe. Dit was die beste prestasie vir die Goue Leeus tot op daardie stadium. In 2016 vat hulle die kroon as nasionale kampioene. “Ons sien uit om die 2017 seisoen onder sy leiding aan te pak en wil graag aan hom welkom heet in Vossieland.”

Talita hou naam hoog

Second place went to the National driving School team of Mr J. Spaumer, Mr G. Boshoff, Me B. Boshoff and Mr G. Botha. With them in this photo is Mr C Carolan (Headmaster).

Talita Smit, wat in 2015 aan die Hoërskool Ben Vorster gematrikuleer het, is as HK-lid van Huis Madelief

vir die termyn 2016/2017 verkies. “Die Vossies is trots as hul naam by die universiteite hoog gehou word. Baie geluk, Talita.”

Tzaneen Judokas graded The Tzaneen Judo Club has been in existence since the mid-60’s and each year it sees the new set of judokas earning their respective belts as they progress. This year was no diﬀerent, and

the following students were graded at a recent ceremony held at the local dojo. The judokas were also rewarded for their hard work and dedication during the year-end awards function.

Right: Morné Huysamen – Second Mon Kyu Orange, Hunter Briers - Second Mon Kyu Yellow, Callie Buitendag – Second Mon Kyu Yellow and Nico Botha – Second Mon Kyu Yellow. Frank Dyason - Second Mon Kyu Orange, Nic de Beer – Orange

Belt, Hanno Stassen - Second Mon Kyu Orange, Ruan Huysamen – Orange Belt, Jed Loughor-Clarke - Second Mon Kyu Orange, Levi Loughor-Clarke – Yellow Belt and Daniel – White Belt.

Left: Morné Huysamen - Grading Cup 2016, Callie Buitendag - Jan-Paul Roelofse Cup for Best Newcomer 2016 (As well as Fighting Cup 2016) and Jed Loughor-Clarke - Most Improved Junior 2016. Hanno Stassen - Campbell Cup for Endurance 2016 (As well as Fighting Cup 2016), Ruan Huysamen - Fighting Cup of the Year 2016, Nic de Beer - Best Junior Boy 2016 and Frank Dyason - James Steyn Cup for Judoka of the Year 2016 (As well as Fighting Cup 2016). Sensei Ivan Steyn with Robin Lacey - Best Senior Girl 2016, Normane Mnisi - Fighting Cup of the Year 2016 and Kian LoughorClarke - Best Senior Boy 2016.

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Merensky archers best in SA Merensky was named the top archery school in the country for the third time in four years this month. This follows their participation in the prestigious African Bowhunting Organization’s (ABO) national competition in Pretoria over the weekend of 19 November. Eleven of the finest Merensky archers travelled to the city to take part in what has been described as one of the toughest competitions in the sport. The archers were divided into groups of between four and nine competitors and sent into the field in what is known as a 3-Di event. During this event the shooters aim at mock-animal Dear Mr Editor, This is me, Arthur Ingelsman, writing. I’m doing this on behalf of our regular team talk team. Well, all except Oubal – he knows nothing about this, so kindly keep it that way. I’m sure you’ve received correspondence from Oubal’s special envoy informing you of him taking a sabbatical for the rest of the year, for reasons explained by him, and alluded to in his last column. I can assure you that our team talk last Saturday was not the most pleasant of meetings on the back of this. You could imagine that the happenings in Florence, that birthplace of the Renaissance, was the root cause of the unpleasantness, but far from it. As it is, Oubal said everyone who reads his column with the necessary attention will know that he predicted this sad state of affairs last year when everyone, including your late predecessor, called for Heyneke Meyer’s head. Oubal also spoke eloquantly afterwards, firstly saying that he always wondered what Pres Thabo Mbeki meant when he spoke of the “African Renaissance”, but he now realises that is exactly what we saw in Florence on Saturday. He was also quite perturbed by Allister Coetzee’s post

targets as they would appear in their natural surroundings and are scored based on their grouping on the target. This is slightly more challenging than the traditional archery target shooting as it forces the archers to navigate rocky and often uneven terrain loaded with shrubbery, trees and outcrops which obscure the view. The targets are placed over distances ranging between 13 and 50 meters and archers compete according to draw weight, sex and age. Both of Merensky’s teams claimed podium positions and boasted a host of individual achievements. The second team, consisting of LinMari Theron, Sean Hunt and Dewald Haagner, took third place overall while their ﬁrst team comprising of Janco Theron, Benèche Jackson, Ryan Jackson and Canell Jackson were crowned tournament champions.

Benèche Jackson, Canell Jackson, Sean Hunt, Ricus Warmenhoven and Schalk Warmenhoven qualiﬁed on provincial level and Ryan Jackson, Janco Theron and Dawie Theron each shot national qualifying rounds. Benèche and Ryan Jackson each reached the sought after Protea qualifying score on the day with Benèche earning her National Colours. Dawie Theron received gold in the MBR division. Benèche and Ryan won silver medals in the FY and YMR divisions while Schalk Warmenhoven was awarded bronze in the MSR category. Ryan was also named Limpopo’s Traditional Archer of the Year. — Joe Dreyer

Don’t Sugar Coat! Sincerely, Arthur match speech, especially the part where Allister states that the Boks have a mountain to climb and will have to dig deep. It strikes him, Oubal said, that if you have to climb a mountain and you start by digging a hole, you’re going to climb an even higher mountain from that hole! But back to the team talk. We, as his dearest friends, tried to convince Oubal to continue with his column, but he would have none of it. Not even pointing out that there was a marked improvement in your news content would make him budge. It surfaced that he took umbrage at you appointing him “Hero of the Week” on your editorial page. Firstly, he said, elevating someone to hero status is to set him up for a fall and he is not so blind as not to see that. He also did not take kindly to you calling him grumpy. One man’s grumpyness is another man’s inability to face straight talk and dealing with facts, Oubal said. I would have loved to put the latter part in his Boere-Afrikaans like he normally does with my English, but I’m simply not as good with that. Anyway, it makes no diﬀerence as this little

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newspaper is English these days, which suits me – Lord Milner full circle, and rightly so I’ll say! But then he really surprised us by relating how Benjamin Disraeli, British Prime Minister of the 1800’s, responded to a question of how it happened that he forged such a good relationship with Queen Victoria. “When I deal with royalty, I apply flattery with a trowel,” Disraeli said, according to Oubal. That’s quite astonishing coming from someone who already admitted that he doesn’t understand Shakespeare! Anyway, Oubal said his appointment as a hero is nothing more than an attempt at flattery. The thing with flattery, he said, is that the person being flattered should be susceptible to it. He, or she in the case of Queen Victoria, should have an ego. And that, Oubal said, he doesn’t have, so he is sort of immune. Flattery is sugar coating, he continued, which is a dangerous ploy. One only has to look at what trouble Faf du Plessis got himself into for sugar coating a cricketball with peppermint saturated spit to understand this, Oubal said. What he finds amusing, though, is that Australia lost a series 2-0 against a peppermint – imagine if they had to face quality fast bowling! Yours Sincerely, Arthur Ingelsman “I give you bitter pills, in sugar coating. The pills are harmless – the poison’s in the sugar.” James St James

Die menings, uitsprake, standpunte, verwysings, komplimente, beledigings, humor, ensovoorts, van Arthur is nie noodwendig dié van die Bulletin of die eienaar en personeel van die koerant nie! (Illustration: John LaFree)

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