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A-gat-ha of a road The gigantic sinkhole eating its way accross the top of Agatha Road near the entrance to the very popular Kingswalden wedding and conferencing venue. Below is a timeline of images which show the progression of the now life-threatening situation over the course of the last three years. This is one of three sinkholes in the area and yet, despite our best efforts, the GTM choose to turn a blind eye.

of these sinkholes unknowingly. The weight of their vehicle will cause the tarmac to collapse, sending it crashing three or four metres straight down into the ravine or forestry plantations below. It will be a miracle if anyone inside the vehicle survives the fall. When a similar incident occurred on the R528 road through Georges Valley, the authorities paid little attention to the concerns of the residents who warned of impending doom. Only after countless number of vehicles were damaged, and the road ﬁnally gave way completely, did the municipality and Roads Agency Limpopo (RAL) step in. Subsequently, an entire section of that road

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had to be rebuilt at the cost of millions (the exact amount is still unknown as despite efforts by the media, the figures were never released) and the inconvenience of all residents in that area. It is not a new problem either. In May 2013, a group of Agatha residents under the guidance of Juan Claassen, took the matter into their own hands. Nine potholes were fixed along the nightmarish road using 400 litres of tar and stone. The GTM offered no assistance and instead shrugged their shoulders claiming that the road was a provincial road and therefore not their concern. Two years later almost to the day, a municipal vehicle was photographed stranded next

to the Agatha Road after a pothole claimed one its tyres. Shockingly, even that was not enough to spur them into action. If their own losses do not concern them, why would the losses incurred by their residents be any different? We have sent an enquiry to RAL and the GTM, but at the time of going to print we had still had no response. Motorists are warned to travel with care as they approach the Kingswalden bend heading from Tzaneen towards Agatha. The sinkhole has crept into the middle of the road and now covers the entire left hand lane. — Joe Dreyer joe@bulletin.us.com

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Modjadjiskloof residents are mostly unaware of the appointRedakteur / Editor Rekenings / Accounts / Admin ment of the new acting municipal Joe Dreyer Ansie Smuts manager for their municipality. 072 930 1462 076 333 0523 An insider has revealed that Donjoe@bulletin.us.com ansie@bulletin.us.com ald Mhangwana was voted into Ontwerp / Design Bemarking / Marketing the MM seat on Monday morning Tamryn Branch Jacques Smuts (Best/Man) 083 637 9551 071 268 2543 during a special council meeting. tamryn@bulletin.us.com jacques@bulletin.us.com His appointment was seconded Tessa Thompson Joernaliste / Journalists by provincial government. 079 653 6317 Joe Dreyer This means that the embattled tessa@bulletin.us.com 072 930 1462 town could now finally be rid of Drukker/Printer: joe@bulletin.us.com the maladministration and absoPaarlColdset lute lack of transparency under the reign of former municipal Verspreiding | Distribution manager, Tsakani Mashaba, who occupied that office for the last Tzaneen • Haenertsburg • Modjadjiskloof • MooketsiFAR • Letsitele NORTH MEDIA Gravelotte • Mica • Trichardtsdal • Ofcolaco • Lenyenye five years. Nkowankowa • Giyani During her tenure the residents within her jurisdiction suffered an almost total collapse of basic infrastructure with regular power outages due to an ailing electrical grid and daily water shortages as a direct result of a complete lack Kontak besonderhede of maintenance on the outdated water supply network. Regular Contact Details sewerage leaks into the residential areas and illegal dumping of Pobus/P O Box 3838, Tzaneen, 0850. FAR NORTH MEDIA

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raw sewerage in the old oxidation plant almost set in motion an environmental disaster. Mashaba came under ﬁre regularly because of her lack of communication (despite her being the information oﬃcer) and transparency and being ever absent from her post. Residents’ complaints and local media enquiries were ignored. She was known among the locals as the municipal manager who was forever attending training courses. It is not certain whether she re-applied for her position when it was advertised in the Sowetan and the Letaba Herald (not in Bulletin because according to the GLM they experienced budgetary constraints) earlier this month. We also do not know where she will be moved to as our media enquiries are simply being ignored. The new acting manager, Mhangwana, comes to Modjadjiskloof from the Tubatse (Burgersfort) municipality. He served as the acting CFO there. Bulletin

has asked the spokesperson for the GLM, Lovers Maenetja for background information and a profile on Mhangwana in order to properly introduce him to the residents he will hopefully serve. At the time of going to print however, we had received no information whatsoever. “I will have to speak to him (Mhangwana) first to get his profile,” Maenetja said. By law, Mhangwana will only be allowed to act in the position of MuShe was known among the locals nicipal Manager for a as period of three months the municipal ma nager who was forever before a permanent appointment is made. Will attending training this new manager stand up to the courses. challenge to root out the corruption and mismanagement within our next edition if the the GLM and restore the dignity GLM deems transparency and of the residents in that town? public participation a noteworthy Perhaps we will have a full re- priority. port on Donald Mhangwana in — Joe Dreyer joe@bulletin.us.com

Right to transparency reserved Over the course of the last few months the Greater Letaba Municipality seemed to follow suit with the GTM’s blatant (albeit not officially confirmed nor denied) decision to withdraw all advertising and correspondence with and from the Bulletin. These municipalities have not only stopped answering and responding to our official media enquiries, but have also stopped advertising vacancies and other municipal announcements with this paper. Important announcements which have a direct impact on the lives of the citizens within their municipalities are therefore not communicated adequately to every section of the community. This not only undermines the rights of the ratepayer, but contrasts the promotion of transparency and public participation as set out in the guidelines of the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA). This week’s announcement of a new municipal manager for Modjadjiskloof came as a surprise to the majority of residents who were

not even aware that the position was vacant in the first place. The vacancy was advertised in the Sowetan – a national daily newspaper based in Gauteng, and one other local weekly paper. The move by the GLM undercuts the core principles set out in the Guide on Public Participation in the Public Service manuscript issued by DPSA in 2014. In this manuscript, the department outlines the importance of using local media as a cost effective tool in the distribution of information from local government to their public. It states: “Media plays an important role in citizen participation. Information can be disseminated to the population at large in a very easy and efficient matter. Local media, especially, plays a key role in the process of citizen participation at the local level.” We approached GLM spokesperson, Lovers Maenetja, and asked why the Bulletin was seemingly being side-lined by the municipality. Could it be because of our recent investigative articles on the service delivery

failures in that municipality? “We do use local media, most of the time it’s Herald due to budget constraints in other directorates,” she replied. “Your articles, please next time use reliable sources… you’re being fed too much wrong information and no matter how much I try to clarify you, you seem to have your own conclusions on matters.” Perhaps if the five media enquiries we sent to her office more than three weeks ago (one as far back as the 27th of June) were responded to, we would not have to resort to information from “sources”. Sources which include councillors within the GLM who openly provide the media with statements, information and press releases. Bulletin has in the past attempted to establish a relationship with the Greater Tzaneen Municipality (GTM), but this too has been fruitless. Our media enquiries are ignored, and similarly announcements are published elsewhere. — Joe Dreyer joe@bulletin.us.com

Follow up - GTM remain mum over hawkers Tzaneen’s formal business sector added its voice to the fight against the illegal street vendor trade plaguing the town centre. Larger retailers and business owners highlighted the cost of doing business with reference to monthly obligations including income tax, property levies and taxes, staff salaries and PAYE payments coupled with strict adherence to the health and safety act. “If my retail space is not compliant to any of the health and safety regulations dictated under law, my business will be fined and could even face closure.” Bakeries face hefty fines should they not have a visible notice warning customers of food allergens. Their kitchen staff have to wear hair nets, aprons and plastic gloves to ensure hygiene. In contrast the vendors setup shop where they

see ﬁt without prejudice. Some prepare food on open ﬂames in parking areas within the CBD. The pavements opposite Tzaneen Crossing and the police station all the way down to the bus and taxi ranks are so overcrowded by these traders that pedestrians have to walk in the street. Cardboard boxes, wooden pallets and torn up umbrellas or gazebos stain the shopfronts of large national retailers. Parking spaces are littered with rubbish and shoppers express their concern over safety in this area. But nothing is done by the Greater Tzaneen Municipality to remedy, or at the very least, manage the situation. Neville Ndlala, spokesperson for the municipality made a promise that the GTM would “clean up the hawkers and remove the illegal traders” more than a month ago. Since then no

word has come from his oﬃce on the matter. Some have taken a defensive stance on the contentious issue, arguing that economic turmoil and the unemployment rate is to blame for the inﬂux of these vendors. The fact remains that the need to fend for oneself does not raise one above the law. Justifying the operations of an illegal vendor on the assumption that he is trying to make a living is akin to justifying driving through a red light because you were late and you had no other choice. In the meantime the R71 vendors continue to ignore eviction notices in the same manner that the GTM has ignored the community’s concerns. Blame shifting continues and to date, no solution has been proposed. — Joe Dreyer joe@bulletin.us.com

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Die water-Hyacintha inval oor die Letabarivier is vir jare lank al ‘n probleem. Inwoners van Letsitele en Tzaneen wat gereeld oor die R71 tussen dié twee dorpe reis, sou oor die tydperk sedert September verlede jaar tot hede, die digte groen kombers oor die rivier opgemerk het. Hierdie week het Sandriver Crop Protection in samewerking met die Departement van Waterwese, die indringer epidemie uit die lug uit beveg. Verkeer het byna tot stilstand gekom soos wat toeskouers die affêre bekyk het. Die ervare loots, JD Heyns, het sy Bell 206 Long Ranger ingespan en brughoogte onder die kragdrade deur die opper-

vlakte van die rivier bespuit. Die Departement van Waterwese het die gemikalië, Seismic Glutaphosphate herbicide, verskaf. “Ons het ‘n bepaalde spuit area gehad om te voltooi en ons is gerus dat dit suksesvol was,” het Okkie Erasmus van Sandriver Crop Protection aan Bulletin gesê. “Dit gaan nou so paar dae neem om die verskil op die rivier te sien, maar die gemikalië behoort nou vinnig te werk te gaan om die probleem op te los.” Al die nodige omgewingsstudies is vooraf voltooi en die nodige papierwerk afgehandel voordat die besproeing gedoen is. Sandriver Crop het ook ‘n stof by die Seismic Herbicide gelas om te verhoed dat die gemikalië te vêr versprei. Daar is ook ‘n stof ingevoeg wat, in leke terme, die plante “honger” maak en dan word die stowwe vinniger opgeneem. — Joe Dreyer joe@bulletin.us.com

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Flying with the Butterflies The real tragedy struck nearly three years, to the day, after the horrific accident. On 16th of August 2014, Mariette Kraus (34), daughter of Adele Lappat Dey, was in a car accident in Johannesburg. This year, on Sunday, 6 August 2017, Mariette, passed on to “fly with the butterflies” as Adele says, as she could not bear to say it any other way. The accident broke both of Mariette’s legs. One leg was so badly crushed, amputation was considered. Thankfully, the orthopedic surgeon insisted on doing an ‘18 pin job’ and incredibly with the help of Tzaneen physiotherapist, Christine Erasmus, within only four months, Mariette was walking again, with only a very slight limp. “Next time you come back, you come in heels,” were her surgeon’s words. Adele smiled as she recalled how her daughter insisted on putting on her high heels, which she loved, just before entering into the room upon her next appointment just as the doctor had ordered. “She was very determined and persistent and the doctors loved her.” It was an ordeal that changed her life. Last year, Mariette found herself in a very stressful working environment and this caused her hematoma, from the head injury of the accident, to suddenly start expanding. She experienced terrible headaches and a scan revealed that she had indeed suffered a silent stroke. After radiation, 95% of the growth was gone, but due to the stressful working environment, by that December, Christine said she could no longer drive or work as her right side was going limp and she started experiencing increased spasticity in her hands and feet. Her short term memory and concentration were also beginning to deteriorate. In February this year, she had deteriorated so rapidly that her neurosurgeon told

the family there was nothing more that could be done. It was suggested that she go to a rehabilitation centre to learn to use her body again. In the seven weeks that she was there, there was no improvement; in fact it only got worse from there. “Home would be the difference”, Rodney Dey recounts how difficult it was to see his adopted daughter like this but “it was nice to see her reactions” when friends, family and their children came to visit. “It’s hard not to love someone who is so devoted to other people’s children.” Rodney, who had known Kraus for 13 years, married her mother in June this year and officially adopted her as his daughter. “I wanted to give her family. Something drove me to get it done”. He and Adele have been blown away by the flooding of messages from all over the world. “We saw that she was greatly loved. From the people in Tzaneen we received some amazing offers and we are grateful to all.” “She was my very best friend” her mother told me. What a priceless and wonderful gift for a daughter to bestow on her mother. Mariette Hilda Kraus, born 17 December 1982, will be sorely missed by her family and friends. — Estelle von Pannier ads@bulletin.us.com

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Social • Sosiaal Tzaneen Candle fun run/walk 18 August

The St Peter’s candle night fun run/walk of 4 or 9km will be on 18 August. Registration from 17:00 at R50 (adults) and R30 (under 16). Boerewors rolls and cold drinks on sale. . For more information contact 015 307 3534.

Tzaneen Kerkdiens 20-23 Augustus

Waardevolle visuele lesse vir ‘n Geesvervulde lewe. Ds. Danie Klopper gebruik alledaagse items om geloof, en die uitleef daarvan, te illustreer. Kom deel daarin. 20-23 Augustus by die Evangelies Gereformeerde Kerk. Hoek van Adshade en Douglasstraat, Tzaneen. Sondag 9:00 en Maandag tot Woensdag 19:00. Vir navrae kontak Ds. Hendrik J.v. Rensburg - 082 322 5430.

Tzaneen Alleenlopers 26 Augustus

Alle alleenlopers tussen 40 en 100 kom geniet n bring en braai saam met ons Saterdag26 Augustus 2017. Vir verdure besonderhede kontak ons asb by 0834533250.

Smit wen met Deli Spice en OK Sugarhill OK Sugarhill Mini Market het hierdie week een gelukkige kliënt se Dinsdag net nog vroliker gemaak. Hannelie Smit van Tzaneen het vir die Deli Spice kompitisie wat in Sugarhill geloots is, ingeskryf en is vroeg Dinsdagoggend in kennis gestel dat sy ‘n R500 vleispak gewen het. Smit sal dan ook

Letsitele Lemoenfees 26 August

automaties ingeskryf word vir die groot prys van R10 000 kontant wat op 25 September by Deli Spice se hoofkantoor in Midrand getrek gaan word. Op die foto is Andre Grobler van Deli Spice Limpopo saam met Hannelie Smit, die wenner, en Hannelie van Niekerk, ‘n bestuurder by OK Sugarhill Mini Market.

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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:

Dis weer tyd vir Lemoenfees! Saterdag 26 Augustus by Laerskool Dr Annecke. Van 8:00 tot 14:00, gratis toegang. Kom ondersteun die jongspan langs die mini-hokkie bane en wag die lang-asem landlopertjies in by die wenstreep met ‘n yskoue “slushpuppy” te koop by ons snoepie. Winskoop winkel, houtsnee artikels, motorvoertuig uitstallings, juwele, klere, opvoedkundige speelgoed en nog vele meer. Jy gaan definitief ook nie die dag honger ly nie, met kosstalletjies soos hamburgers, chipstix, vetkoek, yankees, pannekoek en mini-dougnuts. Blikkie-rol, springkastele en ‘n groot glybaan gaan die kinders lekker besig hou terwyl jy kraakvars plaasgroente en vrugte, biltong, tuisgebak en die mooiste saailinge en plante kan koop om huis toe te neem. Uitstallers welkom om ons te kontak. Navrae: 082 80 80 802 / nhklet@lantic.net

083 964 9859. Haenertsburg Christian Church 7 Rissik Street, Haenertsburg: 015 276 1111. Evangelies Geref Kerk Adshadestraat 11, Tzaneen: 015 307 3371. Gereformeerde Kerk Claude Wheatley-str,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,

Heerlike damesoggend by Wolkberg CVO. Kom geniet die oggend saam met spreker Belinda Camper van Dameskring. Tema: Waardes vir Woelwaters. Vir meer inligting kontak 083 338 7868.

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Helpende Hand benodig ook JOU helpende hande! Vandag nog! 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 / Bothastraat, Letsitele: 015 345 1618. NG Kerk Tzaneen Agathastraat 28, Tzaneen: 015 307 4498 / 015 307 4497. NG Kerk Wolkberg Agathastraat, Tzaneen: 015 307 4062.

The Message Dr Jan Truter

Ned Herv Kerk Letsitele Wasmasjien Die Sanyo Electric Company verkoop ‘n baie unieke wasmasjien. Dit is ‘n dromtipe wasmasjien, die Aqua, en dit word gebruik om klere mee te was. Wat is dan so uniek aan die wasmasjien? Die klere word nie met water gewas nie! Dit het ‘n lugwasfunksie wat die krag van oksidasie gebruik om bakterieë dood te maak en reuke te verwyder. Hierdie lugwasfunksie gebruik osoon, ‘n chemiese stof, wat eﬀektief is om die vuilheid te ontbind. Na omtrent 30 minute is al die die klere skoon gewas. Min huise is deesdae sonder ‘n klerewasmasjien. Die rede is dat niemand daarvan hou om met vuil klere rond te loop nie en in hierdie mode-bewuste wêreld waarin ons leef moet jou klere altyd nuut en skoon lyk. ‘n Ander rede is dat ongewaste klere slegte, ou reuke afgee en dit kan mense van jou af wegdryf… en selfs van jouself laat wegdryf. Hierdie twee faktore gaan dieper as ons klere en ons liggaam. Dit is ook geestelik waar. In die wêreld waarin ons leef raak ons siele en ons harte vuil. Ons sien, hoor en beleef dinge wat ons innerlik vuil maak en vuil laat voel. As God se Heilige Gees deur sy Woord ons van God bewus maak, word ons al dieper bewus van die vuilheid in ons harte. Dit is ook, soos in die geval van ons klere, nie lekker om met vuil siele rond te loop en daardeur ander mense van ons af weg te dryf nie. God, deur die Heilige Gees, wek in ons die behoefte om geestelik skoon te wees. Die Bybel het ook sy eie wasmasjien. In die Ou Testament kom God se opdrag in Jesaja: “Was julle, reinig julle. En dan kom die wonderlike belofte van reiniging: “Kom na my toe… al was julle skarlakenrooi van sonde, julle sal wit word soos sneeu. Al was julle purperrooi, sal julle wit word soos wol.” (Jesaja 1:16 & 18). In die Nuwe Testament kry ons ook sprake van so ‘n unieke Ligwasmasjien: “Wandel in die lig, soos Hy in die lig is en die bloed van Jesus Christus, sy Seun, reinig ons van alle sonde” (1 Johannes 1:7). Miskien is dit nodig dat elkeen van ons weer ‘n slag in die Bybel se wasmasjien klim!

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(Sir) Arthur Conan-Doyle wrote the first Sherlock Holmes story, A Study In Scarlet, in 1886. Doyle was a renowned journalist and based Holmes’ tales on actual people and events.

Mind-blowing Fact #40 Two student journalists proved the innocence of a man 50 hours before he was due for execution – saving his life and resulting in the real killer’s confession. New Apostolic Church Tzaneen Vrouefederasie Hall, King Edward Drive: 015 307 4807. Ned Herv Kerk Laeveld Morrisonstraat, Modjadjiskloof: 015 309 9580. Ned Herv Kerk Letsitele Dr Anneke Skoolsaal: 015 345 1128. Ned Herv Kerk Tzaneen Agathastraat 14, Tzaneen: 015 307 4508. Pinkster Protestante Kerk H/v Frank May & Pearlmanstrate, Tzaneen: 015 307 1111. Sewendedag Adventiste Kerk Aqualaan 25, Tzaneen: 015 307 3240. Tzaneen Family Church Avispark Lodge Conference Hall Tzaneen: 083 598 0004 / 073387 2469.

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Electronic cigarettes cause ‘popcorn lung’ The science is clear. Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), called e-cigarettes, are not safe. They are harmful to users and cause dangerous pollution to non-users. This includes devices that do not contain the highly addictive drug nicotine, now called electronic non-nicotine delivery systems (ENNDS). These devices are no longer simply e-cigarettes. They have become more sophisticated and more deadly. Whether they contain nicotine or not, they can cause ‘popcorn lung’, says a Professor of Environmental Genetics

at Harvard University. He asserts that future research will expose more risks. Bronchiolitis obliterans (BO), known as popcorn lung, is a disease that results in obstruction of the smallest airways of the lungs (bronchioles) due to inflammation. The cause is a flavouring chemical diacetyl, used in flavouring popcorn and also used in ENDS and ENNDS. The aerosol emitted by these devices includes cancer-causing chemicals such as formaldehyde and other toxins, all of which can

damage your lungs. “The variety of appealing ﬂavours of fruit, alcohol and candy are attractive to young people,” says Peter Ucko, CEO of TAG in Johannesburg (Tobacco Alcohol and Gambling Group). “Do not be deluded that the so-called ‘vapour’ from ENDS/ENNDS is harmless. It is an aerosol cocktail of toxic chemicals, which is also an air pollutant dangerous to non-users.” Research published in the British Medical Journal conﬁrms that the pollution caused

by ENDS/ENNDS gets to extremely high levels indoors. Air quality measurements at an e-cigarette event in a large room in a hotel established that tiny particulate matter (PM25) was higher than concentrations reported in hookah cafes and bars that allowed cigarettes smoking. Ucko concludes, “The same policies which control smoking of tobacco products to protect people from exposure to tobacco smoke pollution (TSP), must be applied to electronic devices.”

Merensky encourages healthy eating

A state of the art kitchen.

A new look in the dining hall, thanks to Marnel Botha.

Eat. Learn. Live. This philosophy is the cornerstone that minds and hungry stomachs enjoy the best they can get.” guides Chartwells, Merensky Hostel’s new kitchen manageThe staff of Chartwells are submitted to constant training ment company which is Phase 1 of Merensky’s big venture to and monitoring. It is this approach that make students and make hostel-life at Plasieland even better. teachers agree that the quality, presentation and tastiness of food is of a very high standard. Kitchen equipment and cookChartwells is part of the Compass Group. “We are here to provide food services that are focused on ing/working conditions have also been upgraded. growth, education and happiness for learners and educators.” Just another initiative to make Merensky High School and Hostel world class. says Chartwells. “You’ll find next generation thinking and smart catering solutions from our teams of highly skilled and experienced chefs, nutritionists and dieticians who believe that our kitchens can make growth and a better future possible by putting a menu of tasteful, nutritionally balanced meals into the mouths of learners and educators. “As a partner focused on your school and university campus catering needs, we take the task of excellent catering off your operThe friendly kitchen staff. Wilhelmina Makwel, Tracy Godley, Maria Khosa, Sabieational plate so that you can focus on fulfillna Mamolope, Stephen Ramaila, Patience Maimela, Connie Monyela, Irma Stokes, ing educational expectations with undividHelen Maake, Magrit Modiba, Simon Mmola and Frans Mothobeki. ed attention – and that means that hungry

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Letaba Show 2017 The annual Letaba Show, four days ﬁlled with fun, food and faces, is enjoyed year after year by many, young and old. The highlights this year ranged from performances like Francois van Coke and Snotkop; to the horse show and the fun fair

that was taken to a new level. The daily program of performances and the general layout was something diﬀerent this year, contributing to a new feel overall.

Miss Letaba Show

Pretty faces and shimmering smiles made for a delightful morning at this year’s Miss Show. All the age categories and all the contestants shone as they showed what they had to offer. Local beauty Yolande Strydom was crowned Miss Letaba Show 2017 with Sheran du Toit and Mahlatse Mabidilala as princesses. Photos: Susan Venter.

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Still the one you can trust

Timothy Venter.

Agri-Merensky honoured at Show The 2017 Letaba Show granted ample opportunity for Agri-Merensky’s show teams to display their skills over a four day period. The Plasie showmen competed against the best from Gauteng and Mpumalanga. Behind the scenes, 27 Plasies were responsible for taking care of and grooming 24 cattle and 3 goats. The adrenaline ﬂowed when they presented their livestock in front of judges in the ring. In the cattle division, the junior Plasie showmen took top honours with Megan Strydom obtaining a 1st place and Andrea

van Jaarsveld 2nd. Justin Breytenbach and Luandi Visagie ranked 4th and 5th. The senior team salutes Nicky Smith with her 2nd place, while Johan Oberholzer (3rd), Iszabella le Roux (4th) and Timothy Venter (5th) contributed to the team’s success. The judges also took notice of the Pin2Zyl stud awarding 2nd places for “3 Best Heifers” and “Group of 4 Cattle” and a 3rd place for “Best Duo”. Agri-Merensky’s pride, Zeus, now carries the title: Senior Reserve Champion Bull.

Your most trusted vehicle fitment centre has added another reputable member to their management staff. At the start of July this year Hi-Q Tzaneen welcomed Nico Vermaak as Sales manager. Vermaak adds his credentials as qualified industrial engineer and project manager to the impeccable Hi-Q brand and is sure to be an invaluable addition to the team. Seen here is the Tzaneen management team Willem Snyman, Stoffel Vermaak, Johnkie Phosa, Stoffel Vermaak Snr, Saeed

Milanzi, Nico Vermaak and Joseph Ngobeni. Hi-Q is the very proud winner of the Tyres Fitment Centre Category in the 2017/2018 Icon Brands Survey. Icon Brands are deﬁned as those brands to which South Africans are loyal, where the people’s commitment is proven by ‘putting their money where their mouths are’. This essentially means that Hi-Q was again voted No. 1 in the Tyre Fitment Centre Category for the 8th year in a row.

Trust is built up over time.

Megan Strydom.

Johandrie Klopper.

Andrea van Jaarsveld.

Voted No.1 Tyre Retailer for 8 years running. By South African consumers in the TGI Icon Brands Survey.

Mr. Arno Last with Zeus.

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No rest for Plasie hikers Palesa Matuludi (Limpopo Programme Manager), Yolandé Rautenbach and Dineo Matsheka (Limpopo Programme Manager).

PA silver hike : Rifqah Moosa, Simran Brahmbhatt, Jan-Carel van Niekerk, Steph-Marie de Lange, Lisa MaQuire, Ms Gretha van Staden, Liza-Ri Snyman, Stephan Corbett, Hlawuleka Malungana, Kieran Albertus and Jason Mellett.

Twenty aspiring bronze and silver President’s Award programme participants from Merensky High School, undertook a hike in Magoebaskloof from 11 to 13 August. The group kicked off at Broederstroom hut and hiked almost 18 km to the Dokolewa Pools, where they spent their first night. On Saturday morning, the bronze participants hiked 8 km to finish their journey. The silver participants con-

tinued for another 15 km to their overnight facility at Seepsteen hut. On Sunday they completed their requirement for this adventurous journey after their ﬁnal stretch of 16 km to De Hoek hut, via the Debegeni Falls. Late night story-telling around the campﬁre and swimming at the Dokolewa Pools were seen as the highlight of their hike. The hikers wish to thank Mrs Ada Venter and Gretha van Staden who accompanied them on this adventure.

Merensky teachers at PA Leaders Indaba During the weekend of 4 to 6 August, Ms Yolandé Rautenbach, Merensky’s President’s Award organiser attended the annual PA Indaba at the prestigious Hilton College in Pietermaritzburg. Expectations, values, sustainability and challenges of this programme were discussed. Brainstorming sessions with other organisers from across South Africa proved once again how this programme contributes to the development of

the youth. Teambuilding sessions ensured a fun weekend. The Indaba was presented by the programme managers of the President’s Award from various provinces. The delegates also had to complete a 6 km hike in the college’s nature reserve where zebras, giraffes and wildebeest were spotted. At the end of the weekend each Award Leader received a certificate to acknowledge the work they put in to empower the youth.

Zhanda speaks her mind

PA bronze hike : Front: Anya Glazer. Back:Bianca Prinsloo, Mariesa Schutte, Haylay-Kay Buys, Emma Dalrymple-Hay, Salomé Lombard, Megan Meyer, Mia Naudé, Kesia Pohl and Arne Verster.

Monique Zhanda, a Grade 11 student at Merensky High School, took second place at the 2017 Rojac debating competition held at Curro Heuwelkruin in Polokwane on Saturday, 12 August. Her silver award earned her R5 000 towards her studies.

Benno die boffin

Benno Kotzé, ‘n Graad 7 leerder, is uitgenooi na die Universiteit van Pretoria se Wiskunde en Wetenskap opedag. Kandidate het toetse afgelê en hulle is veral op twee insigvrae beoordeel. Hierdie pretdag sal plaasvind op 9 September by Tukkies.

The Pfunanane Academy cross country team had another successful meeting at Laerskool Duiwelskloof on 12 August, winning 25 medals. They were especially proud of their young cancer survivor, Tokelo Mohale (front row, second from right), who beat kidney cancer last year, and went on to win the bronze medal for the girls u/7, her ﬁrst ever.

Silwer vir Bybelkenners

Morne Huysamen, JP Botha en Jurgens Spaumer het hul Limpopo kleure vir landloop verwerf. Op die foto is Jurgens Spaumer en Morne Huysamen. Afwesig : JP Botha

Nicole Aucamp, Heidi Katzke, Mnr. Vic Rijnen (hoof), Nic de Beer, Minet de Kock, Me. Annarien Jacobs

Laerskool Tzaneen Primary se Bybelvasvra-span het ‘n algehele tweede plek tydens die jaarlikse Super 12 kompetisie in Alberton verower.

Die Larries het ‘n telling van 93% gelewer, net een persentasie punt minder as die wenners met 94%.

Brons vir redenaar Lourens Kriel, ‘n Graad 4 leerder van Laerskool Tzaneen het op Donderdag, 10 Augustus deelgeneem aan die ATKV Redenaars Finaal. Hy behaal die besonderse prestasie van ‘n derde plek in die ouderdomsgroep vir Graad 4–5 redenaars.

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Stanford Lake College honour their heroes Hockey

The Stanfordians celebrated their sporting achievements throughout the 2017 season by honouring their sporting stars during their

annual Prize-giving on Tuesday, 8th of August. Pictured here are the winners of the various accolades on the evening.

Athletics

Full Colours: Frank de Witt, Musonda Musonda, Jordan Lucas, Sonu Patel, Justyn Trueman-Limpopo U/18B, Nsuku Muyimane-Limpopo U/18B,, Jackson Ndhlovu-Limpopo U/16A, Estian Botha-Limpopo U/18A, Kieran Taylor, Marc Stirling, Matthew Oosthuyse-Limpopo U/18A, Junior Netshituni-Limpopo U/16B, Christian Schmidt -Limpopo U/18B, Bryce Reed-Limpopo U/18B and Mafanedza Maiwashe.

Full Colours: Mafanedza Maiwash

Tennis

Junior Achievers: Hloni Mangena - Limpopo U/14A, Felicia Pilusa - Limpopo U/14A , Lia Revelas-Limpopo U/15A, Motimu Mongwe- Limpopo U/15A and Tshedza Moila- Limpopo U/14B

Junior Achievers: Rofhiwa Nevhutalu-Limpopo U/16B, Reuben Middleton-Limpopo U/14B, Frank Dyason- LImpopo U/16B, Ethan Chidavaenzi-Limpopo U/16B, Ethan Jones-Limpopo U/14A, Lance Trueman-Limpopo U/16A. (Absent : Warrick Melville-Limpopo U/14A).

Half Colours: Lara Dando - Limpopo U/16

Swimming

Full Colours: Anke Vaughan, Kirsten Eastes, Mokgadi Mangena, Shikara Janke, Nikita Espach, Jamela Maswanganyi-Limpopo U/18A, Rirhandzu VermeulenLimpopo U/16B, Monique Steynberg and Normane Mnisi- Limpopo U/18B. LEFT: Half Colours: Robin Lacey, Kiara Davidson, Kate Wood, Tammy Dyason, Lara DandoLimpopo U/16A, Sarena Wolff, Emma Melville and Felicity Baloyi - Limpopo U/16B RIGHT: Honours: Mfumo Mongwe-Limpopo U/18A

Junior Achievers: Luca Wasley and Anika Schmidt

Culture Full Colours for Dancing: Anya Robinson

Rugby Half Colours: Frank de Witt, Themba Kubayi, Jordan Lucas, Estian Botha, Aamir Mohammed, Maanda Radzilani,, Naadir Mohammed, Lesedi Mothale, Christian Schmidt and Zola Nkambule (Absent: Jan Wallschus).

Netball

LEFT: Half Colours: Felicity Baloyi and Anneri Thom. RIGHT: Full Colours: Anke Vaughan, Kirsten Eastes, Ledile Kgopong, Shikara Janke, Mokgadi Mangena(Limpopo U/16A â&#x20AC;&#x201C; captain), Jamela Maswanganyi, Rirhandzu Vermeulen, Lebo Rachidi and Normane Mnisi. Absent â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Funi and Lesedi Motume).

Full Colours: Marc Stirling, Luke Burns, Mfumo Mongwe, Hlanhla Mohlaba and Mark Mahayi.

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Elf medaljes vir Vossie-skuts

Voor: Lorenze Dreyer, Maryke Basson en Johandré le Roux. Agter: Sean Fourie, Hano Sliep en Zack Verster.

Nie net het die dogters op die netbalbane geskitter dié naweek nie, maar het die Ben Vorster skyfskietspan ook hul man gestaan tydens die Limpopo kampioenskappe. In totaal het die span 11 medaljes insluitend ses goud, vier brons en een silwer, huis toe gebring. Die skuts wat deelgeneem het was Hano Sliep, Maryke Basson, Zack Verster, Johandré le Roux, Sean Fourie en Lorenze Dreyer. Hano Sliep (O/21) het eerste plekke behaal in die 3P-lê-, staan- en kniel-posisies asook ‘n goue medalje vir die beste prestasie in die 3P-totaal. Hy het goud ontvang vir 10m-staanposisie en Groot Totaal. Hy het ook sy persoonlike beste telling van 535/600 vir 3P geskiet. Zack Verster (O/16) het ‘n eerste plek in die 3P-lê-posisie behaal met ‘n briljante 198/200.

Johandré le Roux

Hy het bronsmedaljes in die 3P-staan-, knielposisies en 3P-totaal verower. Zack was vierde in die Groot Totaal. Maryke Basson (O/16) het ‘n silwermedalje in die 10m-staanposisie en ‘n bronsmedalje in die Groot Totaal ontvang. Johandré le Roux het ‘n vyfde plek in die Groot Totaal behaal en Sean Fourie het ‘n sesde plek in die 10m-staanposisie behaal.

Weghol oorwinning vir die Rooi masjien

Agter: Rynier de Jager (afrigter), Gustav Prinsloo, Johan Harms, Roehan Steenkamp, James Modiba, Emile Kruger, Vernon Harms en Wilco Jansen van Rensburg. Voor: Jaco de la Rey, Atwell Mokgoloboto, Cobus Geldenhuys en Franco Oberholzer.

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Die Hoërskool Ben Vorster se 1ste krieketspan het verlede Saterdag hul Superliga wedstryd teen Hoërskool Piet Potgieter met 354 lopies gewen. Die Vossies het eerste gekolf en 430/8 in hul toegelate 50 boulbeurte aangeteken. Vernon Harms het die meeste lopies vir die Vossies aangeteken met sy sege van 125 van 122 balle. Die ander uitblinker-kolwers was Atwell Mokgoloboto, met 114 lopies van 66 balle, en Roehan Steenkamp, met 45 lopies van 33 balle. Die Vossies se boulers het slegs 21 boulbeurte nodig gehad om al Piet Potgieter se kolwers, vir net 76 lopies op die telbord, pawiljoen toe te stuur. Atwell Mokgoloboto is aangewys as die speler van die wedstryd. Hy het nie net uitstekend gekolf nie, maar het ook ses paaltjies vir slegs 16 lopies in sy ses boulbeurte laat kantel.

Atwell Mokgoloboto en Vernon Harms.

Vossies gooi ‘n doel raak Die afgelope naweek se O/15 Limpopo Netbalkampioenskappe het die stelling dat Ben Vorster se dogters die beste netbalspan in die provinsie is, geloofwaardigheid gebied. Hierdie span het skoonskip gemaak van hul kompitisie om die derde Vossie-span te wees wat as Limpopo Kampioene gekroon word. In totaal het die Vossies hierdie jaar drie netbalspanne, wat Limpopo kampioene is, een span wat naaswenners is en een span wat derde in die provinsie geëindig het. Hoërskool Ben Vorster is dus wéér die beste netbalskool in die provinsie. Die O/15-span het geen gelyke in die provinsiale netbalkampioenskappe gehad nie en hulle het nie ‘n enkele wedstryd verloor nie. In die poelwedstryde het hulle Hoërskool Frikkie Meyer 14-8, Hoërskool Nylstroom 21-5, Hoërskool Heuwelkruin 20-4 en Hoërskool Frans du Toit 14-2 gewen. In die kwartﬁnale het hulle met Hoërskool

Merensky, met ‘n telling van 14-2, afgereken waarna hulle in die ﬁnaal weereens teen Hoërskool Frikkie Meyer te staan gekom het. Die Vossies het die ﬁnaal oortuigend 15-6 gewen.

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Voor: Somisa Nkhwashu, Neo Nkwinika, Kurisani Shivambu en Makgomo Nkoana. Agter: Me. Chanelle van Wyngaardt (afrigter), Simoné Schreiber, Thandeka Mhlari, Molatelo Makoro en Reratilwe Letsoalo.

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Legals | Geregtelik TZANEEN AMENDMENT SCHEME 357 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT OF A TOWN-PLANNING SCHEME IN TERMS OF CHAPTER 5, PART C: SECTION 57 OF THE GREATER TZANEEN MUNICIPAL SPLUMA BY-LAWS 2016 I, Willem Johannes Jacobsz of Omniplan Town Planners, being the authorised agent of the registered owner of Erf Re/120 Tzaneen X 2 hereby give notice in terms of Chapter 5, Part C: Section 57 of the Greater Tzaneen SPLUMA By-Laws 2016, read together with Section 56(1) of the Town-Planning and Townships Ordinance, 1986 (Ord. 15/1986) that I have applied to the Greater Tzaneen Municipality for the amendment of the town-planning scheme known as the Tzaneen Town Planning Scheme, 2000 by the rezoning of the property described above, situated at Thiem Street, Tzaneen X2, from “Business 2” to “Business 2” with Annexure 219. Particulars of the application will lie for inspection during normal oﬃce hours at the office of the Municipal Manager, Civic Centre, Tzaneen for a period of 30 days from 18 August 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 Municipal Manager at the above address or at PO Box 24, Tzaneen, 0850 within a period of 30 days from 18 August 2017. Address of authorised agent: Omniplan Town Planners, PO Box 2071, TZANEEN, 0850, Tel No (015) 307 1041. Ref No: J142 Aug301__________________________

TZANEEN WYSIGINGSKEMA 357 KENNISGEWING VAN AANSOEK OM WYSIGING VAN ‘N DORPSBEPLANNINGSKEMA INGEVOLGE HOOFSTUK 5, DEEL C: ARTIKEL 57 VAN DIE GROTER TZANEEN SPLUMA BY-WETTE, 2016, Ek, Willem Johannes Jacobsz van Omniplan Stadsbeplanners, synde die gemagtigde

agent van die geregistreerde eienaar van Erf Re/120 Tzaneen X 2 gee hiermee ingevolge Hoofstuk 5, Deel C: Artikel 57 van die Groter Tzaneen Munisipale SPLUMA By-Wette, 2016, saamgelees met Artikel 56(1) van die Ordonnansie op Dorpsbeplanning en Dorpe, 1986 (Ordonnansie 15 van 1986) kennis dat ek by die Groter Tzaneen Munisipaliteit aansoek gedoen het om die wysiging van die Dorpsbeplanningskema bekend as die Tzaneen dorpsbeplanningskema, 2000 deur die hersonering van die eiendom hierbo beskryf, geleë te Thiem Straat Tzaneen X2, vanaf “Besigheid 2” na “Besigheid 2” met Bylaag 219. Besonderhede van elk van die aansoeke lê ter insae gedurende gewone kantoor ure by die kantoor van die Munisipale Bestuurder, Burgersentrum, Tzaneen vir ‘n tydperk van 30 dae vanaf 18 Augustus 2017 (die datum van eerste publikasie van hierdie kennisgewing). Besware teen of vertoë ten opsigte van die aansoeke moet binne ‘n tydperk van 30 dae vanaf 18 Augustus 2017 skriftelik by of tot die Munisipale Bestuurder by bovermelde adres of by Posbus 24, Tzaneen, 0850 ingedien of gerig word. Adres van gemagtigde agent: Omniplan Stads- en Streekbeplanners, Posbus 2071, Tzaneen, 0850, Tel. No. (015) 307 1041. Verw. No. J142 Aug302__________________________

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT OF THE TZANEEN TOWN PLANNING SCHEME, 2000 IN TERMS OF SECTION 57 OF THE SPLUMA BYLAW, 2016 OF GREATER TZANEEN MUNICIPALITY TZANEEN AMENDMENT SCHEME 361 I, Floris Jacques du Toit of Jacques du Toit & Associates, Town and Regional Planners, being the authorized agent of the registered owner of Erven 268 & R/270 Tzaneen Extension 4, hereby give notice in terms of Section 57 of the Greater Tzaneen Splu-

ma Bylaws, 2016, that we have applied to the Greater Tzaneen Municipality for the amendment of the Tzaneen Town Planning Scheme, 2000, by the rezoning of Erven 268 & R/270 Tzaneen Extension 4, situated at 21 Circle Drive, from “Residential 1” to “Residential 3” for the purpose of developing townhouses. Particulars of the application will lie for inspection during normal office hours at the oﬃce of the Acting Municipal Manager, Civic Centre, Agatha Street, Tzaneen, for the period of 30 days from 18 August 2017 (the date of the first publication of the notice). Objections to or representations in respect of the application 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 on or before 18 September 2017, 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 and within the objection period, visit the abovementioned Municipality requesting assistance to transcribe his/her objections, comments or representations. Contact person: Mr M J Mathye (015-307 8031). Address of Agent: Jacques du Toit & Associates, PO Box 754, Tzaneen, 0850 Tel. 015-307 3710 Aug303__________________________

KENNISGEWING VAN AANSOEK OM WYSIGING VAN DIE TZANEEN DORPSBEPLANNINGSKEMA, 2000 INGEVOLGE ARTIKEL 57 VAN DIE SPLUMA VERORDENING, 2016 VAN DIE GROTER TZANEEN MUNISIPALITEIT TZANEEN WYSIGINGSKEMA 361 Ek, Floris Jacques du Toit van Jacques du Toit & Medewerkers, Stads- en Streeksbeplanners, synde die gemagtigde agent van die eienaar van Erwe 268 & R/270 Tzaneen Uitbreiding 4, gee hiermee

ingevolge Artikel 57 van die Groter Tzaneen Munisipaliteit Spluma Verordening, 2016, kennis dat ons by die Groter Tzaneen Munisipaliteit aansoek gedoen het om die wysiging van die Tzaneen Dorpsbeplanningskema, 2000, deur die hersonering van Erwe 268 & R/270 Tzaneen Uitbreiding 4, geleë te Sirkel Weg 21, van “Residensieël 1” na “Residensieël 3” met die doel om meenthuise te ontwikkel. Besonderhede van die aansoek lê ter insae gedurende gewone kantoorure by die kantoor van die Waarnemende Munisipale Bestuurder, Burgersentrum, Agathastraat, Tzaneen, vir ‘n tydperk van 30 dae vanaf 18 Augustus 2017 (die datum van eerste publikasie van hierdie kennisgewing). Besware teen of vertoë ten opsigte van die aansoek moet skriftelik voor of op 18 September 2017 gerig word aan die Waarnemende Munisipale Bestuurder by bovermelde adres of afgelewer word by Kamer 257, Burgersentrum, Agathastraat, Tzaneen, met 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 en binne die beswaretyd die bovermelde Munisipaliteit besoek en hulp versoek om sy/haar besware, kommentare of voorstelle op skrif te stel. Kontakpersoon: Mnr M J Mathye (015-3078031). Adres van agent: Jacques du Toit & Medewerkers, Posbus 754, Tzaneen, 0850 Tel. 015307 3710 Aug304__________________________

NOTICE TZANEEN TOWN PLANNING SCHEME, 2000 Notice is hereby given in terms of Clause 15 of the Tzaneen Town-Planning Scheme, 2000, read in conjunction with Section 68 of the Tzaneen Spluma Bylaws 2016 that we, Jacques du Toit & Associates, intend

applying to the Greater Tzaneen Municipality for Special Consent for an Agro-industry on Agricultural land, namely Remainder Portion 2 and Remainder Portion 6 Mohlabas Location 567LT. The land is designated for Agricultural purposes. Plans and/or particulars relating to the application may be inspected during normal office hours at Jacques du Toit & Associates, Town and Regional Planners, 13 Peace Street, Tzaneen and the office of the Manager Planning and Economic Development, Room 257, Civic Centre, Agatha Street, Tzaneen from 18 August 2017. Any person having any objections to the granting of this application must lodge such objection together with the grounds therefore in writing, with the Municipal Manager, PO Box 24, Tzaneen, 0850, or deliver to Room 257, Civic Centre, not later than 18 September 2017. A person who cannot write, may during oﬃce hours and within the objection period, 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: Jacques du Toit & Associates, PO Box 754, Tzaneen, 0850 Aug305__________________________

KENNISGEWING TZANEEN DORPSBEPLANNINGSKEMA, 2000 Ooreenkomstig Klousule 15 van die Tzaneen Dorpsbeplanningskema, 2000, saamgelees met Artikel 68 van die Tzaneen Spluma Verordeninge 2016, geskied kennis hiermee dat ons, Jacques du Toit & Medewerkers, van voornemens is om aansoek te doen by die Groter Tzaneen Munisipaliteit vir Spesiale Toestemming om ‘n Landbou- Nywerheid te bedryf op Landbougrond, tewete Restant Gedeelte 2 en Restant Gedeelte 6 Mohlabas Location 567LT. Die eiendom is tans vir Landbou doeleindes gereserveer. Planne en/of besonderhede

van hierdie aansoek is ter insae gedurende gewone kantoorure by Jacques du Toit & Medewerkers, Stadsen Streeksbeplanners, Peacestraat 13, Tzaneen en by die kantoor van die Bestuurder, Beplanning en Ekonomiese Ontwikkeling, Kamer 257, Burgersentrum, Agathastraat, Tzaneen, 0850 vanaf 18 Augustus 2017. Persone wat enige beswaar het teen die goedkeuring van hierdie aansoek, moet sodanige beswaar saam met die gronde daarvoor skriftelik indien by die Munisipale Bestuurder, Posbus 24, Tzaneen, 0850, of aflewer by Kamer 257, Burgersentrum voor of op 18 September 2017. Enige persoon wat nie kan skryf nie mag gedurende kantoorure en binne die beswaretyd die bovermelde Munisipaliteit besoek en hulp versoek om sy/haar besware, kommentare of voorstelle op skrif te stel. Kontakpersoon: Mnr M J Mathye (015-3078031). Adres van agent: Jacques du Toit & Medewerkers, Posbus 754, Tzaneen, 0850 Aug306__________________________

(33)NOTICE TZANEEN TOWN PLANNING SCHEME, 2000 Notice is hereby given in terms of Clause 15 of the Tzaneen Town-Planning Scheme, 2000, read in conjunction with Section 68 of the Greater Tzaneen Spluma Bylaws 2016 that we, Jacques du Toit & Associates, intend applying to the Greater Tzaneen Municipality for Special Consent to erect a second dwelling on Ptn 1 of Erf 798 Tzaneen Extension 10, situated at 8B Maculata Street, Tzaneen. The Erf is zoned for “Residential 1” purposes in terms of the above-mentioned Town-Planning Scheme. Plans and/or particulars relating to the application may be inspected during normal office hours at Jacques du Toit & Associates, Town and Regional Planners, 13 Peace Street, Tzaneen and the office of the Manager Planning and Economic Development, Room 257, Civic Cen-

tre, Agatha Street, Tzaneen from 18 August 2017. Any person having any objections to the granting of this application must lodge such objection together with the grounds therefore in writing, with the Municipal Manager, PO Box 24, Tzaneen, 0850, or deliver to Room 257, Civic Centre, not later than 18 September 2017. A person who cannot write, may during oﬃce hours and within the objection period, 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: Jacques du Toit & Associates, PO Box 754, Tzaneen, 0850 Aug307__________________________

798 Tzaneen Uitbreiding 10, geleë te 8B Maculata Straat, Tzaneen. Die eiendom is tans vir “Residensieël 1” doeleindes gesoneer ingevolge die bovermelde Dorpsbeplanningskema. Planne en/ of besonderhede van hierdie aansoek is ter insae gedurende gewone kantoorure by Jacques du Toit & Medewerkers, Stads- en Streeksbeplanners, Peacestraat 13, Tzaneen en by die kantoor van die Bestuurder, Beplanning en Ekonomiese Ontwikkeling, Kamer 257, Burgersentrum, Agathastraat, Tzaneen, 0850 vanaf 18 Augustus 2017. Persone wat enige beswaar het teen die goedkeuring van hierdie aansoek, moet sodanige beswaar saam met die gronde daarvoor skriftelik indien by die Munisipale Bestuurder, Posbus 24, Tzaneen, 0850, of aflewer by Kamer 257, Burgersentrum voor of op 18 September 2017. Enige persoon wat nie kan skryf nie mag gedurende kantoorure en binne die beswaretyd die bovermelde Munisipaliteit besoek en hulp versoek om sy/haar besware, kommentare of voorstelle op skrif te stel. Kontakpersoon: Mnr M J Mathye (015-3078031). Adres van agent: Jacques du Toit & Medewerkers, Posbus 754, Tzaneen, 0850 Aug308__________________________

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How to get the best out of your horse Brenda Routledge from Haenertsburg started riding horses at the age of seven. She stopped as a teenager and then took up the sport again in her 20s when she moved to her present home outside the village. She did dressage and there were many things with which she was uncomfortable. Her horse was uncomfortable going in one direction, so she was uncomfortable. Brenda says, “The communication I was getting from her was that she wasn’t enjoying it. She was a naturally talented horse but I could not get past the initial problems. I stopped riding for a while.” Brenda then looked into more natural approaches for her two horses, Eryn and Harvest Moon. She found Zaneta Georgiades in Pretoria who introduced her to Straightness Training. Straightness Training was developed by Marijke de Jong from Holland. Marijke had problems with one of her horses and that led her into delving into horse issues. Most problems stem from a physical imbalance. Marijke also realised that it is often an emotional or spiritual imbalance. She went back to the old master horsemen to study their works. She’s now developed a holistic approach based on information accumulated and has put together an online course. This encompasses everything from the physical issues of a horse, to spiritual and emotional balance. Brenda signed up for the home study course. She found it so amazing that she’s signed up for the master course. From there on both Eryn and Harvest Moon improved. Harvest Moon has a problem with her back legs called stifle lock. Now with Straightness Training she’s done an about turn. She’s moving forward and her strides are much better. Straightness Training consists of five pillars: The first is groundwork, the second is longeing (a Dutch expression), the third is work in hand, the fourth is riding and the fifth is liberty.

Brenda Routledge with her horse Harvest Moon.

Within those five pillars are five grades. Brenda had to submit a touchstone and be evaluated at each level. One has to pass the touchstone to go to the next level. It’s a huge challenge. The finesse required for the simplest exercises is incredible. If one qualifies for Straightness Training one knows that one deserves it. One has to film a sequence of movements without interruptions. That’s how the assessment works. Evaluators are worldwide but Zaneta is the only one in South Africa. She’s a qualified instructor and now involved in evaluation worldwide. Brenda says that she struggled along aimlessly until she found this. It opened up a whole new world. It’s not just about learning how to gymnasticise your horse. One has to

master oneself and have balance in one’s own self in order to achieve with one’s horse as horses are mirrored by us. It’s like going into a psychological programme. All Brenda’s gremlins appeared while on the course but it’s helped her become a better person. One can pull the wool over people’s eyes but one can’t do that with a horse. The traditional way to train a horse is by domination. In Straightness Training horses aren’t trained as robots. Straightness looks for leadership but in a cooperative way with the horse. Straightness requires dialogue and the horse’s opinion counts. At the end of the day the horse wants to work with its rider. On a physical level riders train the horses without any form of aids like straps that force their heads into positions. In straightness riders teach the horse to take responsibility when it’s ready and riders don’t force the horses. Lots of horses suﬀer immensely as when they resist riders get a whip or a spur or a stronger bit. Brenda says, “In Straightness Training we take it step by step and teach them through reinforcement but never with force. That way we avoid resistance. I make sure that it’s always comfortable. Then I don’t get the bad behaviour. It takes time. Most riders simply want the rosettes and be done with it. In Straightness Training we want to give the horses a good and happy life.” She added, “I’m still at Grade One level. It’s taken a year and I have two more touchstones to work on. It’s at your own pace and also a horse is an individual. Some horses have problems that take longer to sort out. Often one peels oﬀ the layers that one thought were physical problems but turn out to be emotional issues.” Brenda is co-coordinating the Limpopo Straightness Clinics and is passionate about Straightness Training as she’s seen the positive changes in her horses and herself.

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Tzaneen Primary brings back bronze Laerskool Tzaneen Primary’s First girls hockey team followed in the footsteps of their netball counterparts and shook up the Super 12 Hockey Tournament two weekends ago in Pretoria. Achieving a bronze medal by finishing in third spot overall, meant that the school can now boast with another victory in the sporting arena. What made their effort so impressive is that the girls faced off against some of the toughest primary schools in the country. These schools are also accustomed to the speed and

required control of an astro pitch, which put the Tzaneen girls on the back foot considering half of the team had never crossed sticks off the conventional grass fields. The girls played four matches on the tournament’s first day of which they won two and drew two. Day two saw them win the last of their pools games against Kruinsig with a score of 2-0 which pushed them into the top spot. The girls suffered a 0-1 defeat at the hands of Rustenburg in the semi-finals which saw them in play-offs for fourth and third spot. It

FIRST GIRLS’ HOCKEY TEAM (Bronze medals) Front fltr: Dineo Letsoalo and Lané Kasselman. Middle fltr: Eugenie Nagel, Zoë Malherbe, Nachandré de Lange, Chanté Smith, Elzet Toerien, Renschie Engelbrecht and Elandri Janse van Rensburg. Back fltr: Me. Louise Vosloo (coach), Janke Joubert, Joalize Smit, Rochelle Volschenk, Desiré de Jager and Me. Elmarie Jansen (manager).

was Mooiriver from Potchefstroom who stood in the way of the Larries and a bronze medal. The local team threw everything they had at arguably their toughest opponents to date and managed a 1-0 win to make the podium. Their male counterparts, the First Boys team fought hard during their tournament and managed a number of exceptional wins. They suﬀered some key defeats during crucial stages of the tournament however, which resulted in the boys ending their tournament in a satisfying ﬁfth position. Their total, com-

bined with the girls’ medal-ﬁnish allowed Laerskool Tzaneen Primary an overall third place after the tournament. “Judging by the results these two top teams delivered, we can only hold our breath in anticipation for next year’s tournament,” said Ula Schoeman of Laerskool Tzaneen Primary. “With the new astro pitch currently under construction at our neighbouring Ben Vorster High, our hockey will be forced onto another level.” — Joe Dreyer joe@bulletin.us.com

FIRST GIRLS’ AND BOYS HOCKEY TEAMS COMBINED (Overall third place winners).

Larries stuur Oosies hok toe Op Dinsdag, 8 Augustus, het die Larries se eerste krieket ligawedstryd van die 2017 seisoen plaasgevind op die velde van LS Pietersburg Oos. In hierdie eerste liga wedstryd van die seisoen het Laerskool Tzaneen Primary die balle behoorlik geklits en ‘n telling van 208 aangeteken in hul toegelate 30 boulbeurte. Die Larries moes in die Julie vakansie tydens die Super 12 reeks die knieë buig teen Oosskool, waar hul met een lopie verloor het. Gedetermineerd en gefokus, ten spyte van die feit dat hul die loot verloor het, is die twee openingskolwers ingestuur. Ruben Vosloo het vasgestaan bal na bal en sy 50 tal aangeteken van 49 balle. Maynard Kleynhans het ingekom op nommer 4 en 52 lopies geslaan van 30 balle. Die Larries stuur Oosskool in om 209 aan te teken. Elandri Janse van Rensburg het baie eko-

nomies geboul en net drie lopies afgestaan in haar eerste drie boulbeurte. Tebogo Mkhomazi het egter die eerste paaltjie van die dag gevat en Oosies se openingskolwer uitgehardloop na ‘n skitterende ingooi na die paaltjies toe van Letago Sekokotla. Melding moet gemaak word van Marais Botha wat met ‘n direkte ingooi op die paaltjies van Oosies se nr 4 kolwer ontslae geraak het. Daarna het Marais ook met sy spinballe van nog drie kolwers ontslae geraak. Maynard Kleynhans het ook fantasties geboul en drie paaltjies gevat en net 23 lopies afgestaan. Die Tzaneeners wen die wedstryd met 114 lopies nadat Oosies almal uitgehaal is vir 94 lopies in die 14de boulbeurt. Laerskool Tzaneen kom volgende teen Pietersburg Suid en Louis Trichardt te staan vir die volgende rondtes in die liga.

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Toerien nou ‘n Gazelle Die Afrikaner Volksport Unie (AVS) se jaarlikse Bokkieweek is weer vanjaar op Naboomspruit, gedurende die skoolvakansie gehou. Die Bokkieweek is ‘n inter-provinsiale skole-toernooi vir rugby, krieket, netbal en hokkiespanne van regoor die land. Die kompitisie word op die ou provinsiale unies se formaat gespeel. Tydens vanjaar se week het meer as 2 800 leerlinge kragte gemeet met die hoop op ‘n plek in een van die nasionale spanne. Deané Toerien (17), een van Hoërskool Ben Vorster se top hokkiespelers het tydens hierdie toernooi die doelhokke laat weergalm om haar plek in die SA O/19 Gazelle-span te verseker. Sy speel linker-skakel vir haar skool se Eerstespan en het tydens die Bokkieweek as onder-kaptein vir haar o/19 Verre-Noord dogters-span op die astro uit gedraf. Haar vernuf voor die doelhokke en blitsige reﬂekse het vinnig die keurders se oë gevang en sal sy more (Saterdag die 19de Augustus) in Pretoria vir dié nasionale span tydens ‘n toer deur die hoofstad uitdraf. “Dit is vir my ‘n baie groot eer en voorreg om myself as ‘n Gazelle te kan voor-

stel,” het sy in haar onderhoud aan Bulletin gesê. “Die ondervinding wat ek opdoen deur saam met die meer ervare spelers te speel beteken ongelooﬂik baie vir my as individu en natuurlik lyk ons uniforms net awesome.” Toerien het begin hokkie speel in graad 1 waar sy by Laerskool Tzaneen Primary haar skoolloopbaan afgeskop het. Alhoewel sy van kleintyd af goed op die veld vertoon het, het sy bekendheid onder die plaaslike gemeenskap verwerf vir haar prestasies in die water. Sy is ‘n SA Vlak 2 borsslag swemmer wat gereeld hierdie koerant se sportblaaie met haar prestasies op provinsiale- sowel as nasionale vlak versier het. “Swem en hokkie is my twee groot liefdes in die lewe en ek weet nie regtig of ek ooit sou kon kies tussen hulle nie. Albei verg baie toewyding, baie tyd en nog meer toewyding. Die grootste verskil is dat die een ‘n individuele aktiwiteit en die ander ‘n spansport is.” Tog meen sy dat dit haar droom is om eendag die Groen en Goud oor haar skouers te trek as deel van die Suid-Afrikaanse vrouespan

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Badgers Virseker of place in semi’s The quarter finals of the Virseker Small Schools Cup was played this weekend on the grounds of Stanford Lake College and the U/15 Badgers stood their ground well. The boys played a physically draining game against the team from Koster in the North West, which saw the two teams reply to every point scored by their opponents. The second half ended in a nail-biting 17-15 in favour of the hosts and helped them through to the semi-finals which will be played at Stanford Lake tomorrow. This time round the Badgers will face off against the might of Christiana School for their place in the finals Photos by GKT Sport the weekend after that.

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