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Property owners scrutinise new values Property owners in Tzaneen have until Thursday (4th of May) to object to the revaluation of their properties as per the Greater Tzaneen Municipality’s 2017 Valuation roll. The roll was published on their website and notices were issued to property owners earlier this month in terms of section 49(1) (i) and (ii) of the Municipal Property Rates act 6 of 2004. Some owners were shocked to learn that the value of their properties had been escalated to more than R500 000 of its initial value. The implications of this drastic increase could be catastrophic. The higher the value of your property, the higher your monthly rates. Section 45(2)(a) of the Act states that inspection of properties is optional. This could mean that actual data collected, such as the size or category (zoning) of your property, or even the number or type of ﬁxed structures on that property, may not be accurately recorded. The Act mandates that both land and buildings be valued together for the purposes of

imposing a single Cent amount in the Rand on them. According to Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) however, irrespective of how the data is collected, or how the properties are inspected, all data must be accurate, capable of veriﬁcation and able to withstand scrutiny. COGTA states in its general guidelines on initiating the valuation process (published online in September 2016) that because of the general lack of high quality aerial photographs from which electronic measurements can be taken, it is doubtful whether inspections of properties can be avoided. The practice by some municipalities of valuing and rating land only, or valuing land and buildings separately (based on the old Provincial Ordinances) in order to impose diﬀerent Cent amounts in the Rand on them, will no longer be applicable in terms of the Act, according to COGTA. Bulletin has seen some valuation letters sent to property

owners which show a drastic increase in the value of said properties, but seems to be determined solely on the size and category of the specific property. It makes no reference to the structures on the property, nor does it identify the municipal valuer who conducted the inspection or on which date it was conducted. Furthermore, the municipality is required to consult their community on a draft rates policy as each municipality determines its own Cent-to-Rand rates. The adopted rates policies then have to be given effect by specifically adopted by-laws. It is alleged that the GTM currently have no promulgated by-laws, which could bring the valuation of a property into dispute. Bulletin will ask for comment from the GTM and that will be published in next week’s edition. — Joe Dreyer joe@bulletin.us.com

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Not only is the water system around Modjadjiskloof nearing a complete collapse due to ill-maintained infrastructure, but the electrical infrastructure seems to be following suit. Bulletin took a drive through the streets Ontwerp / Design Bemarking / Marketing of Modjadjiskloof last week and came across Tamryn Branch Jacques Smuts (Best/Man) the peculiar sight of dual-post transmission 083 637 9551 071 268 2543 poles. tamryn@bulletin.us.com jacques@bulletin.us.com At ﬁrst glance it made sense that the Tessa Thompson Joernaliste / Journalists 079 653 6317 GLM would install a second tar-pole as Joe Dreyer tessa@bulletin.us.com support for the electrical cables running 072 930 1462 Drukker/Printer: joe@bulletin.us.com overhead (to prevent the poles from PaarlColdset toppling over with age perhaps). But upon closer inspection it was discovVerspreiding | Distribution ered that the new poles had not been connected to the cables, nor the existTzaneen • Haenertsburg • Modjadjiskloof • Mooketsi • Letsitele ing post. In fact, the new pole the muFAR NORTH MEDIA Gravelotte • Mica • Trichardtsdal • Ofcolaco • Lenyenye nicipality planted, served absolutely no Nkowankowa • Giyani purpose at all as it stood there. Insertions had been neatly drilled into the top of the posts to allow for the attachment of the lags and screws to which the cables will be mounted, but they have not been attached. The orginal posts were installed around 1969 and only have an estiKontak besonderhede mated lifespan of around 25 to 30 years. ReContact Details alizing the need to have the poles replaced, the GLM set out to plant new tar poles, three Pobus/P O Box 3838, Tzaneen, 0850. years ago, but stopped halfway from comTel: 015 306 0198 pletion because of lack of funds, according to a source. 071 268 2543 (Jacques) “The GLM started the project, and all went 072 930 1462 (Joe) well. They planted the new poles next to the Fax: 086 502 1853 old ones, but then they just left the project like that. Now, we have these old poles lean26 Hospitaal Street, Tzaneen ing over or collapsing and the new empty E-posadresse/E-mail addresses: ones standing beautifully next to it doing Advertensies/Adverts: jacques@bulletin.us.com Admin & rekenings/Admin & accounts: nothing.” Redakteur / Editor Joe Dreyer 072 930 1462 joe@bulletin.us.com

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the electrical substations. “The municipality halted the project a few years ago because they claimed that they ran out of funds,” explained DA Councilor, Frederick Pohl. “They have since stated that they are first going to upgrade the substations before they continue with the overhead lines. But, in the meantime more than R500 000 has been proposed for the beautification of the entrance to the town. This is a matter which the DA will definitely oppose as those funds should be used to complete more important projects

It’s festival time in Haenertsburg Come to the Food, Wine and Beer Festival in Haenertsburg on Saturday and Sunday. This year’s festival will emphasise healthy food and food products. New on the food side is a vegan friendly stall serving beer battered avocado fajitas. A dozen or more wine estates will be there. There will also be hand-crafted beers, gins and liqueurs. Buy a wine tasting glass, with the Food Wine and Beer Festival logo, at R20 for the small glass and R30 for the bigger glass. This is your entry to taste all the wines on offer. The craft market will be next to the village hall in Rissik Street. On friday night there will be beer specials and prizes to be won at the Pot & Plow for the Beer Bingo night. Time is 18:00 for 19:00 and there’s a small entry fee. There will be live music at the Festival as well as live music down the Magoebaskloof at the Boma @ Warriors on Friday evening. The Mountain Yacht Club on Ebenezer Dam will be serving a

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such as this.” Because of the shortened work week as a result of the public holidays, the GLM’s response to these allegations will be published in next week’s edition. — Joe Dreyer

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three course lunch with vegan options at 12:00 on Sunday at R100 per person. Booking is essential. Please phone Kobus van Rensburg from Garden Café in Tzaneen at 072 569 2114 to book. All proceeds will go towards maintenance at the Club. Entrance fee into the Festival grounds at the village will be R20 per adult. Please keep your ticket as there will be a lucky draw at 16:00. Entrance into the village is via the Annie’s Fortune Road and exit is at the more known three-way stop. There will be traffic officers to assist visitors.

Die GTM se beheersentrum kan navrae oor kragonderbrekings 24 uur per dag beantwoord: 082 679 0720 / 082 679 0794 015 307 8190 / 015 307 4356 (as die Telkomlyne werk). Meld elektrisiteitsprobleme by dié nommers aan, enige tyd van die dag of die nag.

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Tzaneen 61.9%

Ebenezer 100.5%

Merensky 102.3%

Dap Naude 101.3%

Middel Letaba 25%

Blyde Rivier Poort 100.4%

Klaserie 100.9%

Tours 99.9%

Vergelegen 102.6%

Ohrigstad 97%

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Trench Street, Modjadjiskloof Kiaat Street in Modjadjiskloof is virtually inaccessible by family sedan. This street runs through one of the neighbourhoods in town and connects many families in the area to the schools, the town centre and medical facilities. Roughly ﬁve years ago the Greater Letaba Municipality (GLM) dug a trench across the road in order to gain access to a burst water pipe. The burst pipe was replaced but instead of covering the trench adequately and resurfacing that section of the tarmac, the gaping hole was left open. A few shovel loads of gravel was poured into it to allow vehicles to pass over, but the rubble and old piping was left in heaps on the walkway on

either side of the site. A few months later, the municipality again dug a massive hole in the pavement next to the site in order to mend an electrical cable which had blown. Again, the cable was repaired but the site left open and unkempt. In the five years since the repairs, this section of Kiaat Street has gradually deteriorated to the point where currently, even a bakkie struggles to find its way through. Residents in this particular neighbourhood now have to find alternative means to access their homes lest they incur damages to their vehicles. The affected site is mere metres from an intersection and dissects a portion of the en-

trance to a house right opposite the trench. Complaints by the home owner and various members of the community seem to have fallen on deaf ears as the site remains open. A waterleak (which residents have reported on numerous occasions) has been spewing water into the road for more than two years apparently. Upon a recent visit to the site by Bulletin, the water was ﬂowing from a damaged drainage pipe at such a rate that the journalist assumed it could be an underground fountain. A strong stench also lingers in the area which has been cause for concern as residents believe it could be a leaking waste pipe. According to the DA councillor in the

area, Frederick Pohl, the Kiaat Street conditions are regularly reported to the GLM by residents in that area. “The workmanship is shocking,” Pohl said. “Whilst we are thankful that the repairs were done, the reluctance to adequately clean up the site after the fact, is illogical. This sloppy work by the GLM has now birthed other environmental issues and is negatively aﬀecting the aesthetics of this neighbourhood and the town of Modjadjiskloof.” An enquiry into the matter has been sent to the GLM and their response will be published in next week’s edition. — Joe Dreyer joe@bulletin.us.com

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Where have they gone? Modjadjiskloof’s public swimming pool is closed to the public and the grounds have not been maintained in many months according to residents. There are also no lifeguards on duty.

This is strange because two men, Freddy Ramahlo and Simon Ramahlo, qualiﬁed as lifeguards on the 25th of November 2013. At the time, it was stated by the municipality that these two men would be on standby

Freddy Ramahlo and Simon Ramahlo, who qualiﬁed as lifeguards on the 25th of November 2013. This photograph accompanied an article on their achievement in Bulletin on that date.

at all times and that transport would be provided to them by the GTM, if needed. “They are now the oﬃcial lifeguards for the Modjadjiskloof public swimming pool as well as the Letaba District,” the article stated. Where are they? Why is the pool closed? Why were these men not approached to ﬁll the vacant position at the GTM’s own swimming bath in Tzaneen instead of hiring the controversial Mr Singh? The astounding neglect of prime assets in the once picturesque Modjadjiskloof seems to be a never-ending process. Property values keep on tumbling and business people are frustrated by the decline in revenue because of poor service delivery, none-existent maintenance and lack of proper communications from their municipality. The Asset Management Policy of local governments states clearly that a municipality is the custodian of any property on its name and derived from ratepayers’ money. In the past month Bulletin has highlighted the failures of the GLM as custodians of several neglected assets in and around Modjadjiskloof. As evidence of the GLM’s reluctance to pay heed to the negative media reports

and the outcries of their community members, we refer to the case of the Municipal Manager’s house at 30 Mabel Street. In February 2014 (three years ago) we ran an article on the neglect of this once prime property. The garden was overgrown with weeds, the entrance to the garage was impenetrable and the interior was stripped of all its electric cables, copper piping, baths and wash basins. A nearby property owner at the time said the erf could be worth something, but the building was not worth repairing. Three years later and nothing has been done about the property. The question remains whether this municipality, like its neighbour the GTM, concerns itself with the mountainous heap of negative publicity it attracts through the press almost daily (which deters investors and exorcises rate payers). What will become of Modjadjiskloof in the years to follow, remains to be seen. Whether there will be any residents left in that town to witness that future is not as mysterious a question. — Joe Dreyer joe@bulletin.us.com

The putrid stench of failed mandates ity and it is now a severe health risk.” Some of the residents have not yet been connected to the new sewerage system which was installed in Modjadjiskloof in 2011. These unconnected properties include the Goue Jare old age home. They still rely on the honey sucker tractor which has to empty out their septic tanks on a daily basis. We followed the tractor on its route to and from the old age home. What we found was shocking. The raw sewerage collected by the tractor team – was dumped into a marsh along the road towards the waterfall. Apparently this is where the old oxidation dams were situated before the new sewerage system was installed. “The guys dump the sewerage here because it is too far for them to drive to the site in Kgapane,” said Pohl. “As the DA, we are obligated under Article 20(3) of the Water and Sanitation act to report the matter to Environmental Aﬀairs. The municipality is breaking the law by not adhering to Article 28 of the Environmental Management Act which states that the municipality has the duty to care about and STAFF VACANCIES report all pollution to the relevant departments. We will have to report Pfunanane Academy is a registered English medium, this to ensure that the municipality Christian Independent School situated just outside is forced to comply and prevent furModjadjiskloof. We are looking for committed English ther pollution.” — Joe Dreyer speaking Christians for the following position:

“We have on many occasions reported the problem, but nothing gets done.” An abandoned pump house borders the same property. A high-pitched alarm echoes through the property indicating that the pumps are not operational. “Can you imagine living in this house? You have the stench of raw sewerage to deal with and then this deafening alarm to accompany it!” The alarm will only stop chiming once the fault it is reporting, is rectiﬁed and the pump resumes operation. We walked to the pump house and it was clear that nobody had entered through its doors in many months. “The sewerage problem here will possibly be solved once this pump starts working again,” said Pohl. “Again, this has been reported but no action has been taken by the municipal-

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Another bone of contention between the residents of Modjadjiskloof and the GLM, is the state of the sewerage works in parts of that town. In one instance a homeowner has complained about raw sewerage running into his yard and causing a stench so rancid, he and his family struggle to live there. Bulletin visited the property of the said homeowner last week. We were accompanied by the DA councillor in that municipality, Mr Frederick Pohl. Upon arrival at the property we noticed a stream of sewerage running out of a clogged manhole in an open park between two homes in that neighbourhood. The stench was sickening. “This water runs constantly from this manhole, down the stream and straight into this family’s yard,” explained Pohl.

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AGS 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. 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:

Rev Ron Reiners Anglican Church Greetings in the Name of Christ! “It is time” this was the theme for the call to prayer for our country, last Saturday and people heeded it they turned up in their thousands in Bloemfontein (approx.1.5 million, I heard but it could have been more). In other parts of the country people got together to pray as well. What an amazing witness to a call of a simple farmer? Many think that Angus is after some sort of fame and fortune and decry his efforts. I feel that if anyone else was brave enough to stand up and be counted the same effect would have been witnessed. I believe that Angus is obeying his calling from God, just as many church leaders try to obey their calling. I did not go to Bloemfontein but joined in with those praying here in Tzaneen. Although not many turned up (about 300 at Unicorn and 120 at Letsitele) those present prayed in earnest. As Christians we believe in the promise of God that “If My people humble themselves before me I will heal their land” What is needed now is faith, faith in this promise, but we must not just sit back and wait, we must continue to pray and believe. When the time comes as I know it will we must once again come together en-mass and give thanks to God. Reading through the scriptures one will find that no evil power has ever survived the power of prayer. Corrupt Kings and rulers were overthrown and new leaders came into power. If these rulers humbled themselves their people enjoyed the grace of God. I strongly believe that a change for the better is on its way for South Africa as many people are tired of being ruled by those who only have their own interests at heart. We need to pray urgently for these people to have a change of heart and become true servants of those who put them into power. To be in power is an honour and not a right, as those who elected the leaders put their trust in them. Unfortunately, it seems that this power has gone to their heads and they are of the opinion that they can do what they like. This happens in one’s spiritual life as well as when we disregard our main purpose and that is to serve God. Many a time we concentrate on the world and its affairs and ignore our duty to God. Repentance is the key to right all evils. However, we must believe that we are forgiven and try not to fall into sin again. Believe in God and His promises and be humble before Him. Blessings.

015 307 3371. Gereformeerde Kerk Claude Wheatley-str,Tzaneen: 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,

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Plasie-sege duur voort Wintersport sal nooit weer dieslefde wees op die velde van Hoërskool Rob Ferreira na aﬂoop van Merensky se besoek daar die afgelope naweek nie. Die Plasies het gaan kuier in Witrivier met ‘n paar hokkie- netbal en rugbyspanne wat die Mpumalanga spanne gaan vas vat het. Op die rugbyveld het die seniorspanne hul stempel afgedruk. Die o/16A’s wen 22-7, die tweedespan wen 14-0 en die eerstespan kraai koning met ‘n 19-15 telling. Die Hokkiemanne en –meisies het gespog met 5 wenwedstryde. Die o/16-seuns wen 2-0 en die eerstespan teken vier pragdoele aan, teenoor Robbies se nul. Die hokkie meisies het net so goed gevaar met die o/15span wat die toon aangee en 5-0 wen. Die tweedespan eindig met ‘n briljante 7-2

JC Nel en Herman Grové.

wen, terwyl die eerstes 3 doele teen 1 aangeteken het. Die netball meisies het hul wensege voortgesit en ‘n total van 176 doele deur die loop van die naweek aangeteken teenoor die 134 van hul gasheer. Die eerstespan maak amok met ‘n telling van 52-20 terwyl die tweedespan hul wedstryd met 25-9 wen. Die o/14- en o/16-spanne wen al hul wedstryde en die o/15A’s teken ‘n 18-15 wentelling aan. Hoërskool Merensky se mond water om die res van die wintersport-seisoen te takel en na aﬂeiding van die uitmuntende uitslae hierdie naweek, behoort enige opposisie katvoet om Plasieland te beweeg.

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Lebea first ever Junior Bowls Champ

Quiniso Madzhiga, Ryno van Burick en Calvin Schambriel.

The first ever Junior Singles Bowls Championship in the area was won by Elmon Lebea in a nail biting final on Saturday at the Duiwelskloof Bowling Club. It was the first time in the club’s 78 year existence that such a tournament was held. In total, six entries were received which formed two sections of three players each. The win-

ners of each section made it to the final later that afternoon which culminated in Elmon Lebea and Thoriso Terwey facing off for the title. The pair were tied on 10 points each in the penultimate 14th end when Lebea managed to secure three shots in the final end to win the first ever Junior Singles Championship by 13 points to 10.

Honey Badgers outsmart Eric Louw

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Stanford Lake College spent the past weekend in Musina where they took on the teams of Eric Louw in three friendly rugby matches. In what is usually a physical affair when these two schools go head-to-head on the sports fields, the Stanfordians had their work cut out for them. Two of the three teams met de-

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feat at the hands of their physically bigger opponents. The u/15 boys lost by seven points in what was their season-opener while the Second team lost their game by a single point. It was the First team, however, who outsmarted their opposition through the use of some clever phases, to win the headliner on the day by 29 points to 7.

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KENNISGEWING IN TERME VAN ARTIKEL 34 VAN DIE INSOLVENSIE WET Kennis geskied hiermee, in terme van artikel 34 van die Insolvensie Wet, nommer 34 van 1936, soos gewysig, dat DORISET (EDMS) BPK, Registrasie nommer: 2011/112169/07, handeldrywend as BUILD IT NAMAKGALE, Plaas Droebult, Gedeelte no 27, Namakgale, van voorneme is om sommige goedere en bates te verkoop aan RIGHT STUFF TRADERS, met registrasie nommer: 2017/128590/07, vanaf 30 (dertig) dae na die laaste publikasie van hierdie kennisgewing, waarna die koper voort sal gaan met die besigheid vir sy eie rekening en voordeel, by dieselfde adres. Geteken te TZANEEN op hierdie 6 dag van APRIL 2017. (signed) S. JANSE VAN RENSBURG

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT OF THE TZANEEN TOWN PLANNING SCHEME, 2000 AND REMOVAL OF RESTRICTIVE CONDITIONS IN TERMS OF SECTION 57 & 58 OF THE SPLUMA BY-LAW OF GREATER TZANEEN MUNICIPALITY 2016, READ TOGETHER WITH SECTION 56(1)(b)(i) OF THE TOWNPLANNING AND TOWNSHIPS ORDINANCE, 1986 (ORDINANCE 15 OF 1986) TZANEEN AMENDMENT SCHEME 364 I, Willem Johannes Jacobsz of Omniplan CC Town Planners, being the authorised agent of the registered owner of Erven 2931 & 2932 Tzaneen Extension 53 hereby give notice in terms of Section 57 and 58 of the SPLUMA By- Law of Greater Tzaneen Municipality 2016, read together with Section 56(1)(b)(i) of the Town-Planning and Townships Ordinance, 1986 (Ordinance 15 of 1986) that I have applied to the Greater Tzaneen Municipality for: 1. The amendment of the Tzaneen Town Planning Scheme, 2000 by the rezoning of Erf 2931 Tzaneen Extension 53 from “Special” with Annexure 11 to “Special” with Annexure 226 to include an Agricultural College and, 2. The simultaneous removal of the restrictive title conditions in Title Deeds No. T98686/2002 & T98687/2002, in respect of Erven 2931 and 2932 Tzaneen Extension 53. Particulars of the application will lie for inspection during normal office hours at the oﬃce of the Acting Munic-

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Legals | Geregtelik NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 34 OF THE INSOLVENCY ACT Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 34 of the Insolvency Act, number 34 of 1936, as amended, that DORISET (PTY) LTD, registration number: 2011/112169/07 trading as BUILT IT NAMAKGALE, Droebult Farm, Portion 27, Namakgale, intends selling some goods and assets to RIGHT STUFF TRADERS, registration number: 2017/128590/07, with effect of 30 (Thirty) days after the last publication of this notice, where after the purchaser will carry on the business for his own account and benefit at the same address. Signed at TZANEEN on this 6 day of APRIL 2017. (signed) S. JANSE VAN RENSBURG STEPHAN VAN RENSBURG ATTORNEYS ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF RENCOLE RIDGE OFFICE PARK 11 LOOP STREET, TZANEEN Tel: (015) 307 4458 Fax: (015) 307 1253 Email: stephanproc@mweb. co.za Ref: GR0033/blr/SJVR

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ipal Manager, Civic Centre, Agatha Street, Tzaneen, for a period of 30 days from 28 April 2017 (the date of the first publication of the notice). Objections to or representations in respect of the applications must be lodged with or made in writing to the Acting Municipal Manager at the above address or be delivered to room 257, Civic Centre, Agatha Street, Tzaneen before 29 May 2017, by quoting the above mentioned heading, the objector’s interest in the matter, the ground(s) of the objection/representation, the objector’s property description, phone numbers and address. A person who cannot write may during oﬃce hours visit the abovementioned Municipality requesting assistance to transcribe his/ her objections, comments or representations. Contact person: Mr. M J Mathye (015307-8031) Address of Agent: Omniplan Town Planners, P.O. Box 2071, TZANEEN, 0850. Tel. 015 307 1041. Ref. J111 Apr403___________________________

KENNISGEWING VAN AANSOEK OM WYSIGING VAN DIE TZANEEN DORPSBEPLANNINGSKEMA, 2000 EN OPHEFFING VAN BEPERKENDE TITELVOORWAARDES INGEVOLGE ARTIKELS 57 EN 58 VAN DIE SPLUMA BY-WET VAN 2016 VAN DIE GROTER TZANEEN MUNISIPALITEIT SAAMGELEES MET ARTIKEL 56(1)(b)(i) VAN DIE ORDONNANSIE OP DORPSBEPLANNING EN DORPE, 1986 (ORDONNANSIE 15 VAN 1986) TZANEEN WYSIGINGSKEMA 364 Ek, Willem Johannes Jacobsz van Omniplan CC Stadsbeplanners, synde die gemagtigde agent van die geregistreerde eienaar van Erwe 2931 & 2932 Tzaneen Uitbreiding 53 gee hiermee ingevolge Artikels 57 en 58 van die SPLUMA By-Wet 2016 van Groter Tzaneen Munisipaliteit, saamgelees

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met Artikel 56(1)(b)(i) van die Ordonnansie op Dorpsbeplanning en Dorpe, 1986 (Ordonnansie 15 van 1986) kennis dat ek by die Groter Tzaneen Munisipaliteit: 1. Aansoek gedoen het om die wysiging van die Tzaneen Dorpsbeplanningskema, 2000 deur die hersonering van Erf 2931 Tzaneen Uitbreiding 53 van “Spesiaal” met Bylaag 11 na “Spesiaal” met Bylaag 226 om n Landbou Kollege in te sluit; en 2. Die gelyktydige opheffing van die beperkende voorwaardes in Titelaktes Nr. T98686/2002 en T98687/2002, met betrekking tot Erwe 2931 en 2932 Tzaneen Uitbereiding 53. Besonderhede van elk van die aansoeke lê ter insae gedurende gewone kantoorure by die kantoor van die Waarnemende Munisipale Bestuurder, Burgersentrum, Agathastraat, Tzaneen vir ‘n tydperk van 30 dae vanaf 28 April 2017 (die datum van eerste publikasie van hierdie kennisgewing). Besware teen of vertoë ten opsigte van die aansoeke moet skriftelik voor 29 Mei 2017 gerig word aan die Waarnemende Munisipale Bestuurder by bovermelde adres of afgelewer word by kamer 257, Burgersentrum, Agathastraat, Tzaneen, deur die verwysing na bostaande opskrif, die beswaarmaker se belang in die saak, die gronde/redes vir die beswaar, die beswaarmaker se eiendomsbeskrywing, telefoonnommer en adres. Enige persoon wat nie kan skryf nie mag gedurende kantoorure die bovermelde Munisipaliteit besoek en hulp versoek om sy/haar besware, kommentare of voorstelle op skrif te stel. Kontak persoon: Mnr. M J Mathye (015-307- 8031) Adres van Agent: Omniplan CC, Posbus 2071, Tzaneen, 0850, Tel. 015 307 1041. Verw. J111

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Noko competes at SA’s Merensky speedster Noko Malatji is well known around the Letaba district as arguably the fastest man over 110m hurdles. He is also a formidable middle distance sprinter and a force to be reckoned with over 100m sprint. During the recent school holidays, Noko and his family travelled to Greenpoint in Cape Town where he represented his province at the Youth and Junior Track and Field Championships held between 7 and 8 April. During this meeting Noko (17) faced tough competition from the cream of South African Schools athletes and had the opportunity to be noticed by scouts from all across the country. Although the difference in altitude between Cape Town and Tzaneen was significant, it still did not prevent the young Tzaneen sprinter prodigy from reaching the semi-finals in the 100m sprint event. “The conditions were not really favourable, but still, I am very happy with my performance,” said Noko. He ran his personal best time in the 100m event and crossed the line in 11.12 which was just off the qualifying time for the finals. In his favoured event, the 110m hurdles, Noko also recorded his personal best of 14.91. Although he never ran in the 200m event at the Nationals, his personal best of 21.17 is still a remarkable time for a high school kid from the Limpopo province.

the radar at national level because of the Limpopo Schools Athletics organization’s blazé attitude towards proper development of their athletes and the maintenance of their facilities. LIMSA has failed their athletes this year, and they owe the entire fraternity a huge apology. There can be no excuse for missed opportunities and the onus now lies on the management of this crippled organization to restore the faith of the thousands of school-level athletes who look to them for guidance into potential future careers in sport. — Joe Dreyer joe@bulletin.us.com

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The Clean, the Dirty and the Dashy Getting down and dirty was taken quite literally this past weekend when more than 300 locals braved the chilly weather and mist atop Georges Valley in aid of Tzaneen Care Group. The Dirt Dash was born on Saturday, 22nd of April, and if the outcome and resulting positive reports are to be believed, this event is set to become one of the highlights on the local events calendar for years to come. Fifty teams of six entered for the inaugural event which was a challenging obstacle course set out over the picturesque terrain at Magoebaskloof Adventures just off the R528 towards Haenertsburg. The event was described by those who completed it as challenging in a way that military boot camp combined with a grade school sand pit mud fight would be to a group of teenagers. “It was so much fun,” explained an out of breath Tamryn Lancefield, a member of team “Partners in Grime” after completion of the race. “I would challenge everyone to enter a team next year, the obstacles are challenging and you do get tired, but when you cross the finish line, you actually wish it wasn’t over.” Proceeds from the race went towards keeping the Tzaneen Care Group in operation and to purchase medical supplies which will be utilized by the group. Tzaneen Care Group consists of a group of volunteers who care and attend to the needs of predominantly cancer patients. The group was founded in 1989 when the need arose for volunteers who were prepared to help care for cancer patients, especially the terminally ill. The Tzaneen Care Group is a registered non-profit company solely reliant on the goodwill and donations from the community. “We would like to thank each one of our generous sponsors who made this day possible, and for their continued support throughout the year as we aim to provide only the best in care for our patients.” - Joe Dreyer joe@bulletin.us.com Clyde Beka