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No space for ‘Rambos’ This was the stern warning by SAPS Deputy Provincial Commissioner Major General Jan Scheepers, at a Letaba Safety Forum general meeting held on Wednesday. “Neighbourhood Watch, Farm Watch and other related organizations which fall under the local Community Policing Forums need to understand something very clearly,” he said. “You are there to back up and assist your local police in the event of a crime, not the other way around. The police are the law enforcers, and we cannot have this new tenden-

cy of security groups taking the law into their own hands. If you keep bypassing the police, you not only delay their reaction time and inhibit their efforts to do their jobs, but you could face charges of defeating the ends of justice.” The meeting was held at the showgrounds and was attended by major role players within the safety and security fraternity from as far as Hoedspruit to Haenertsburg. The meeting was chaired by Ben van Coller with three Major Generals present as special guests. They included Major General Sheepers, Major General Maggie Mathebula the Tzaneen Cluster Commander, and Major General Mbazima Ngobeni, Giyani Cluster Commander. Scheepers took a very harsh stance on the issue of social media and in particular

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the use of WhatsApp groups to spread information on serious crimes. According to him, social media is the biggest cause of cases going unsolved and criminals escaping prosecution. He also emphasised the dangers of rumour mongering and the spreading of false information over the various social media channels. “WhatsApp groups should be limited to 10 or 15 individuals who are crucial to the operations of your particular farm watch or ...

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The Nkowankowa Community Hall was a hive of activity on Friday as hundreds of African National Congress (ANC) faithful, dressed in Oliver Tambo t-shirts, from all sub Rekenings / Accounts / Admin Estelle von Pannier regions in Mopani descended on the townAnsie Smuts 079 496 6670 ship. The crowd had converged to listen to 076 333 0523 ads@bulletin.us.com party presidential candidate, Zweli Mkhize’s ansie@bulletin.us.com Ontwerp / Design address. He was accompanied by the former Joernaliste / Journalists Tamryn Branch Polokwane mayor, Freddy Greaver, and Joe Dreyer 083 637 9551 former Capricorn District mayor, Lawrence 072 930 1462 tamryn@bulletin.us.com Mapoulo. joe@bulletin.us.com Tessa Thompson Hundreds of ANC supporters were bussed Drukker/Printer: 079 653 6317 tessa@bulletin.us.com PaarlColdset in from all parts of the Mopani region. The conveners were from the Capricorn district which (like the Mopani District) is reportVerspreiding | Distribution FAR NORTH MEDIA edly divided between Cyril Ramaphosa and Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma in the ANC’s Tzaneen • Haenertsburg • Modjadjiskloof • Mooketsi • Letsitele Gravelotte • Mica • Trichardtsdal • Ofcolaco • Lenyenye presidential race. Nkowankowa • Giyani • Phalaborwa Addressing delegates, Mkhize said branchRedakteur / Editor Joe Dreyer 072 930 1462 joe@bulletin.us.com

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es should send delegates that will elect people who will bring unity in the organisation. “Delegates should, when they attend the conference, elect accountable leaders who will restore the values and correct the mistakes of the past. The youth should be urged to participate in nominations of delegates so that they will elect the youth in the upcoming conference.” Though most branches eligible to vote in the conference had already converged to nominate leaders as well as choose delegates to the conference, those that did not make it were given until next week to meet and choose their delegates. Preliminary results, according to branch nominations and branch delegates sent to conference, show that in Mopani, Ramaphosa commanded 34% while Nkosazana

Row as Stokvel money disappears Khujwana villagers were stunned last Sunday at the Shikhati traditional court, when leaders and former leaders of a burial society detailed how the sum of R20 000 belonging to a mutual burial Stokvel, was embezzled due to an “internal crisis that could not be resolved early”. This comes at that time of the year where Stokvel’s across the Mopani region prepare for the annual sharing of the savings that they have been collecting throughout the year. The Nhluvuko Burial Society members converged at Shikhati Cluster court to hear what happened to their money after it was reported to the court that the Stokvel went bankrupt. This follows after three members of the Stokvel were denied monies to bury a loved one. According to Selina Makumbila, all was well until, towards the end of last year when, the Stokvel committee was charged for allegedly embezzling money and a new committee was installed. The new committee was mandated to withdraw the money (totalling R12 000) and add R7 000 that was raised for last year only. The money was withdrawn, but not banked, instead it was shared among the few. The names of the culprits will not be revealed due to the nature of the court. One of

the new committee members said however, that the money that was withdrawn was rebanked and the R7 000 was shared among the members at the appropriate time as is done annually. She explained that the 16 members of the Stokvel contributed R50 a month, and agreed to pay R2 000 to a member in time of bereavement. She added that at the end of each year they would share within each other R500 and the remaining funds would be allocated to another bereaved member should that need arise. “The court heard that certain members of the committee would call and say they are hungry, then they would go to the bank and withdraw the money and share among each other without the knowledge of the other members.” During the proceedings, the traditional court heard statements from four accused and after considering the evidence presented, Senior Headman, Mr Olmar Shikhati, found the culprits guilty of the oﬀence and ordered that they pay the money back. He said that he could not decide for them if they still want to continue but they had to do all they could to repay the money that was allegedly stolen and thereafter compensate the aﬀected families that could not be helped. Shikhati gave a stern warning to his com-

munity saying that the members of the committee will have to resolve the matter among themselves and calculate the value each member stole. According to him, if the council and community members could not keep their house in order, the Stokvel will lose its relevance and its value. “During a meeting of headmen with chief Muhlava II Samuel Shiluvana, last month, we were ordered as headmen to help burial Stokvels implement constitutions and policies so people could not ﬂock to the headkraal with Stokvel problems. I hereby urge all Stokvels to have programmes and policies to run their aﬀairs so these kinds of problems could be avoided,” said Shikhati. The Nhluvuko Burial Society that was formed ten years ago, this time will not be able to distribute R500 amongst its members while others will be buying groceries and sharing among themselves. Stokvel is a culture in African communities which can be likened to a “savings club” of sorts. Money is contributed to either be shared or reserved for funerals among members. “Nhluvuku” means “Civilisation” but here, something went terribly wrong. — Monna Litaba monna@bulletin.us.com

Nkowankowa shootings kill three Three people were killed and six wounded in two separate shooting incidents that took place in Nkowankowa on Saturday evening. According to Limpopo police spokesperson, Lt Col Moatshe Ngoepe, a 37-year old, off-duty police officer allegedly shot his girlfriend, and her father, in what appears to have been an altercation. The father was shot dead and the girlfriend wounded. The police officer was later found dead with the

gun next to him. In another incident a 62-year old man shot and killed another man at a beerhall. The incident also took place on Saturday evening. According to the police, following the incident patrons attacked the gunman after the shooting and he opened ﬁre on them. He was later saved from the mob, by the police and is among the wounded. Col Ngoepe appealed to the community to

refrain from incidents of family violence and the abuse of guns during drinking sprees. The police have not arrested anyone in connection with these incidents and the killer of the police oﬃcer was unknown at the time of going to print. It is also not known whether the gun used in the beerhall shooting was a licensed ﬁrearm, or whether it was registered to the suspect. — Monna Litaba monna@bulletin.us.com

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Dlamini Zuma (NDZ) had only 21% support. The same reportedly applies to all regions within Limpopo, except the Waterberg region, because the regional conference has been postponed several times. The reason for the numerous postponements is allegedly because delegates could not agree on who the region should appoint as its president. Political analyst, Elvis Masoga, said the decision by the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the ANC to extend the period of branches to elect delegates, will minimise the complaints that are raised by the branches. He said that in Limpopo, Ramaphosa is leading throughout. According to him, the NDZ supporters know this and it is for this reason that Mkhize was introduced in a bid to win over the undecided votes. — Monna Litaba monna@bulletin.us.com

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Eskom explains their challenges “We can say with great relief that Mopani District’s municipalities are all very good payers, and we have no issues regarding their accounts.” This was the statement by Nare Ngoepe, Tzaneen Zone Manager for Eskom, during a media briefing held on Tuesday at the Eskom offices in Tzaneen. Members of local media outlets were briefed on the procedures and structures within the organization and offered clarity on the various challenges and misconceptions faced by the electricity giant. One point in particular that was focussed on was the

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enormous power crisis that Tzaneen and the surrounding areas have been facing the past few months. According to Eskom, the problem is not related to municipalities owing the powerhouse money, but lies within aged infrastructure and the unwillingness of certain communities to comply with rules and regulations. “The infrastructure around Mopani is old. Some of the infrastructure is the property of Eskom and some belong to the various municipalities. Currently, processes have been implemented to rectify and replace infrastructure in order to not only restore stability to the electrical supply, but also ensure sustainability of future growth,” Ngoepe said. “The municipal technicians cannot work on our infrastructure and similarly, Eskom technicians cannot work on municipal infrastructure, but we have a working relationship which enables both parties to assist each other on speciﬁc projects if it is required.” Ngoepe added that a major stumbling block is electricity theft in the form of illegal connections and a new type of crime, “Ghost Vending”. Eskom has found a number of illegal prepaid vendors who have

found a way to generate fake electricity voucher pin numbers. These vendors sell prepaid electricity at a fraction of the actual cost. “When we come to a complex or a neighbourhood and we inspect the meters and connections of these properties, we often ﬁnd one person will have R10 000 worth of power loaded on their meter. When we cross-reference this with our own records, we ﬁnd that the units were purchased illegally. We then have to spend hours’ worth of manpower to correct the account, and in the process face some aggressive resistance from the home owners,” explained Thomas Ceko, Customer Relations manager for the Mopani District. Currently, the Greater Tzaneen Municipality is the second biggest buyer of Eskom power in the province with their monthly purchase of 90MVA. Top of the list is the Palabora Mining Company (PMC) who purchase 127MVA per month, which is 105VA more than the Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality. “We need to urge our customers to exercise patience during the rainy season this year as we do anticipate power outages as we enter December. Your faults can be logged by con-

tacting us directly on 086 003 7566. We currently have a turnaround time of just under three hours to have faults rectiﬁed. Please ensure that if you have logged a fault, be at home to grant our technicians access to your property. Also make sure that you update all your information on our systems to avoid delayed response to your queries.” Illegal connections can be reported anonymously by sending an sms to 32211.

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related group. There is no need to have 200 members of your community on a group meant for the purpose of emergency response to a crime. No, I repeat, no photographs or videos of crime scenes or suspects are permitted to be shared over WhatsApp or any social media platform as it can result in the case being thrown out of court immediately.” Major General Mbazima Ngobeni reiterated the statement by mentioning that criminals also have access to social media and that reckless distribution of information can be used by them to evade capture. “In the recent case of mango theft in Ofcolaco, messages were shared on all these WhatsApp groups calling for all the farmers in the area to rush to the scene to help. Criminals intercepting these messages immediately know that all security companies and farm watch groups along with the police are now in that one place and they then hit other areas with the knowledge that they will not face any resistance. Stop this WhatsApp business for everyone’s benefit because it is creating more havoc than good.” Focussing specifically on the dangers of WhatsApp groups, Scheepers explained that should a photograph of a suspect in a crime be circulated to hundreds of people via this platform, the suspect will not be identifiable in an identity parade and will then be set free after his arrest “If you identify him in a police line-up, the criminal will walk free because you could have seen him before and that means your testimony cannot be trusted.” The same goes for photographs of crime

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scenes. Only police detectives can enter a crime scene and it is off-limits to the general public because of the threat of contaminating the scene. “Circulating images of the crime scene places the scene in the public eye and completely counteracts the investigation as that scene is considered contaminated. Evidence from that scene can no longer be used in the investigations which means that through sharing images and videos to nosy group members you have effectively obstructed the investigation.” During the meeting the various roles of security companies, first responders, farm and neighbourhood watch groups were discussed in detail. The role of the CPF and how it is formed was highlighted in order to clarify the issue. “I find it funny that every second person now runs a CPF group when in reality this can never happen. The CPF is a legal group that must be established by the station commander as instructed by law. It consists of only five to seven members who each represent a specific safety group such as a neighbourhood or farm watch group. The only task of the CPF is to act as a link between the community groups and the police. Nothing else.” Many other topics were discussed with the inputs from the top brass present, but the crux of the meeting was simple. “Know your place in the structures and follow the chain of command to ensure that crime in your area is dealt with effectively and immediately. Do not act outside the parameters of the law, or you could be arrested yourself.” — Joe Dreyer joe@bulletin.us.com

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Round Table Tzaneen bied aan Pieter Smith op 24 November 2017 by Skousaal B vanaf 19:30 teen R120.00 per persoon. Vir meer inligting skakel Wesley Swart by 083 260 2947.

Tzaneen Tunnel Trail Run 25 November

The Tzaneen Tunnel Trail Run will be held on 25 November 2017 at Falconwood Juices & Water from 07:00 at R40.00 to R110.00 per person. For more information contact Paul on 083 460 4204.

Tzaneen Noah’s Ark Market 25 November

Storm wreaks havoc The storm created havoc in the open lot in front of the Haenertsburg post office late last week. Two large old trees were severely damaged. The fallen branches were cleared by the weekend.

Noah’s Ark Children’s Home will be taking over our Garden to display their beautiful second hand goodies for your perusal. This market is especially for moms with small kids. The Noah’s Ark Market will be held on 25 November 2017 from 09:00 to 13:00 at The Olive Tree Coﬀee & Gifts. For more information contact Rebekah on 061 657 5955.

Tzaneen Toy Run 26 November

The Limpopo North Toy Run 2017 will be held on 26 November 2017 at Tzaneen Showgrounds from 09:00. Various stalls, kiddies playstation, beer tent, music and various trophies. Make a diﬀerence in a needy child’s life. For more information contact Jaco on 082 459 1668 or Ryno on 082 401 6013.

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Tzaneen Rainbow Run 1-2 December

The Rainbow Run will be held on 1 & 2 December 2017 at Tzaneen Country Lodge at R35.00 per runner or R15.00 per person. Live music, Dj the whole day, Food and gifts for christmas. Stalls available. For more information contact Sonette on 084 798 7600 or Dot on 082 458 7777.

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Where: Showgrounds - Hall B (Foyer) 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: 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,

Greetings in the Name of Christ! So we bid farewell to Ds. Jan and say welcome to Ds. Richard. AS Ds. Jan can attest to it is not always easy to find something suitable to write in this column, something that is fitting for the readers of all denominations and not bringing your own doctrine to the fore. I really enjoyed reading his articles and look forward to reading Ds. Richard’s. Perhaps I too should give someone else a chance? But will continue until someone else is found as I too enjoy writing. I have often read various articles from different pastors/priests and sometimes I was left wondering if they were sharing the gospel of Christ or their own gospel. Many a learned man wants to show others how much knowledge he has. But this is not or should not be the case of a preacher, they should endeavour by careful prayer and meditation to seek the true message from the scriptures. However, many fail to do this concentrating on only a specific verse or chapter, putting their own interpretation out there. I have always tried to be led by God in what I write and yes, sometimes, I wonder is it really what God wants me to say or is it just me? We all are seeking for good news in this topsy-turvy world of ours. The Bible offers us the opportunity to hear or read the good news for ourselves. The good news that Christ died for all our sins, giving us hope for the future. We, however, need to live out this good news by loving others and doing good towards them. If we are not sure of our interpretation seek the help of others and find out if they too see it from your point of view. Perhaps, then you can come to a better understanding of what was written and why the author wrote it. Good news brings hope to others as well as to ourselves, thus if we find something really inspiring why not share it with others. Be careful in what you say or how you put something to others, otherwise you might just alienate them. Explain carefully that it is your interpretation and that you might have it wrong. It is not always God that is inspiring you, it could be just your vivid imagination. Be brave! Blessings

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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.

Mind-blowing Fact #53 The only part of the body that has no blood supply is the cornea of the eye. It receives oxygen directly from the air. 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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His funeral service was held yesterday at the Dinamus Community Church in Tzaneen. May God bless this Firefighter and his extended family in their time of need. Firefighter...the fireline stands relieved. Relieved by those you have assisted and defended, your duty to your former crew, community and country is done. Thank you for your service, may you rest forever in eternal peace. — Simon Osborne, on behalf of Working On Fire Australia (Tumut Fire Crew).

Totsiens aan Oom Dirk Nog n bekende inwoner van die area is Saterdag, 18 November oorlede. Dirk Grobler, eienaar van Groblers Velddienste Mooketsi sedert November 1973, het op die ouderdom an 69, sy aardse tuiste verlaat. Hy laat sy vrou, Sussie Grobler, hul vier seuns Kobus, Marius, Dirkie en Jannie, asook sy 9 kleinkinders en twee susters en drie broers na. “Ons gaan hom baie mis, maar ons berus ons daarby dat hy sal onthou word soos hy gelewe het, liefdevol, onselfsugtig en altyd

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Boer op Jonkmansspruit doodgeskiet “Wat maak julle hierso?” Dit is die laaste woorde wat Christo Redelinghuys (60), gespreek het voor hy koelbloedig in die bors met ‘n haelgeweer geskiet is. Die voorval het op sy plaas, Jonkmansspruit, net buite Hoedspruit omstreeks 20:15 Sondagaand gebeur. Hy is kort daarna op die toneel oorlede. Vroeër die aand het Christo saam met sy oudste dogter Retha (30), oudergewoonte hul plaashek gaan sluit. Hul drie brakkies was reeds in die huis. Oppad terug van die hek af na hul huis toe, het die paartjie in drie mans buite hul kombuisdeur vasgeloop. Christo

het die mans gevra wat hulle daar soek en sonder antwoord het een van die mans hom in die bors met ‘n haelgweer geskiet. Retha, het na bewering skuins agter haar pa gestaan ten tye van die voorval en het hom dadelik in die huis in gesleep. Die drie booswigte het dadelik na die skietery gevlug en ‘n polisiesoektog is geloots. Bulletin het die gebeure met Lt Kol Moatshe Ngoepe, die SAPS woordoerder, bevestig. Op hierdie stadium is die gebeure nog rou in die gemeenskap en sal ons later met die gesin kan gesêls om informasie oor die begrafnisdiens te publiseer.

Boer loop deur onder diefstal Verlede Vrydag, 17 November, is daar betreders tussen die mangoboorde op die plaas Suikervlei in die Ofcolaco area, gemerk. Die betreders was na bewering besig om mangoes te steel op privaatgrond, en die voorsitter van die Ofcolaco Gemeenskapsveiligheid groep is in kennis gestel. Verskeie lede van dié groep (Gravelotte

Ofcolaco Sub CPF 1) is ontbied om te help met die arrestasies van die vermeende diewe. Die Maake polisie is in kennis gestel en Puplieke Orde Polisieering (POP) eenhede vanuit Tzaneen, is na die plaas gestuur. Polisie en sekuriteitsmaatskappye van die area het positief reageer en die vermeende diewe is uit die boorde verdryf. ‘n Aantal arrestasies is glo gemaak en die SAPD het

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volgens inligting, op twee bakkies, wat in die boorde gevind is en vol vermoedelik gesteelde mangoes gelaai is, beslag gelê. Die grondeienaar was nie bereid om kommentaar te lewer nie, en geen verdere inligting kon teen druktyd versprei word nie. Inligting bekend aan Bulletin word huidiglik ondersoek. — Joe Dreyer joe@bulletin.us.com

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AVBOB continues to make history despite harsh economic conditions In its 99th year, the AVBOB Group has produced a strong set of results despite the weak performance of the financial markets. The announcement was made during AVBOB’s Annual General Meeting which took place on 16 November 2017, where the Society’s financial results for the 2016/2017 financial year were presented. AVBOB CEO, Frik Rademan, announced a net income of R1,1 billion before tax. “During such tough economic times, having a profitable organisation is an achievement in itself and we are proud of what we have achieved,” Rademan said. The Society performed exceptionally well and grew

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Premium income increased by 16.0% to R3,1 billion. Net new insurance business grew by 14.8% in a tough economic environment. Funerals conducted grew for the fifth year in a row. Growth of 6.8% was achieved. Total assets increased by 8.5% to R15,0 billion. An amount of R1.1 billion was reserved for the enhancement of policyholder benefits. AVBOB was voted the Industry Winner in the Long-term Insurance Industry category, and for the second year in a row, the winner of the Funeral/Burial Service Industry category in the 2017/2018 Ask Afrika Orange Index Service Excellence Awards.

its net new business by 14.8%. Over the past six years, the Society grew its net new business by a remarkable 156.3% and Rademan said the resilience of their product offering, their one-stop service model and the expansion of the Group’s footprint supported this growth. He also emphasised that AVBOB’s mutual status is the key differentiator that sets it apart from its competitors and that being a mutual allows them to allocate their surplus profits to policyholders. He was visibly excited when he announced that AVBOB has been certified as a Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute and said “the spirit of an organisation is in its workforce: they are the ambassadors, the drivers that steer the ship to ultimate success. I consider it a privilege to be at the helm of an organisation that has been in existence for 99 years.” Their aim over recent years, he said, has been to become a truly customer-centric organisation and this yielded the required results – as illustrated by the impressive collection of awards which were on display at the AGM. Amongst others, AVBOB was recently ranked third in the consumer category ‘Long-term Insurance’ in the Sunday Times Top Brands Awards and was voted the winner of the ‘Financial: Funeral Cover’ category for the second year running in the 2017/2018 Ask Afrika Icon Brands Survey. The Society is less than a year away from

celebrating its 100th anniversary which will be on 15 August 2018, a milestone that not many companies achieve these days. Rademan said that AVBOB has great plans to celebrate this historical moment. Over and above what they intend to do to reward their policyholders, the Society intends to publish a book that will cover the growth and development of this iconic South African brand since 1918. Earlier this year the Group announced its Schools Infrastructure and Poetry projects; two interesting and exciting initiatives that will coincide with their centenary celebrations. As part of the Schools Infrastructure project, the Group will invest R150 million to renovate nine schools across the country. This is in support of the Department of Basic Education’s initiatives to provide quality education to all South African learners. The Poetry project provides established and aspiring poets from every walk-of-life with an opportunity to submit their poems in all 11 official languages. Winners of the competition stand to win significant cash prizes and upon completion of the competition, an anthology of the 100 best poems will be selected and published. Members of the public will also have access to thousands of poems which are continuously published on a website that was specifically created for this purpose. — Frik Rademan AVBOB CEO

Another truck accident on the Kloof Trucks are not allowed on the Magoebaskloof. However out-of-towners, like this truck from Gauteng, refused to take note of the signs prohibiting trucks on the dangerous pass on Friday mid-morning. This was the second truck that overturned in the last week and there seems to be no end to the blatant disregard of the law by transport companies from speciﬁcally Gauteng and Mpumalanga. Bulletin was unable to get hold of the spokesperson for the Department of Transport. We contacted whom we believed to have been the spokesperson, an extremely impolite Kagiso Mootane. Devoid of any telephone etiquette, we managed through a series of basic questioning, to deduce that she no longer occupied the position of spokesperson, despite still being employed at the department into a position she did not wish to divulge. We were oﬀered the

landline number for the department in Polokwane – this was a dead end as each of the five calls we made to that office were left unanswered. In the past we spoke to Limpopo Traffic Chief, Victor Khumalo, about the situation on Magoebaskloof and he explained the difficulties in policing that pass because of the lack of road shoulder in whih traffic officers can operate safely from. We have suggested that the traffic officials stop the truck before they enter Magoebaskloof, or stop them should they manage to safely navigate through the pass into Haenertsburg. Haenertsburg has ample space and shade, for traffic officers to monitor the road. Considering that nothing has been done about the illegal traders along the R71 through Tzaneen, we do however fear that the policing of Magoebaskloof will remain a pipedream.

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MDDA bids Hello 2018 and Goodbye 2017 On the 13th of November, Merensky High Schools’ MDDA tutors held their annual meeting and lunch. 2017 was an exceptionally successful year in more than one way. A record number of Plasies registered for MDDA classes and students performed well during examinations, competitions and the Tzaneen Eisteddfod. The Dance, Drama and Art teachers are also eagerly awaiting the move to the new MDDA headquarters early in 2018. This will unify all departments under one roof, close to the main school building. Mrs Mari Weber, MDDA Manager, furthermore announced that two new exciting departments will be added to the already impressive bouquet next year: Photography (which is sure to be a hit with the Plasies) as well as Contemporary Piano classes incorporating the well-known Rockschools syllabus. Both these will be presented by Mrs Anica Scholtz, a newcomer to the Tzaneen area. Scholtz runs her own photography studio and is a journalist for a well-known ladies magazine. She holds a degree in Journalism from NWU, as well as a Grade 8 in Rockschools Piano. Another newcomer is Mrs Lize-Mari Jooste

who will head the ﬁne arts department. She holds an honours degree in Art, Art History and Multimedia Design from NWU. Jooste runs Studio 54 in Tzaneen where she tutors ﬁne art, graphic and multimedia design and photography. Last but not least, Mrs Thessa Bekker will be presenting vocal lessons to all Plasies interested in improving their singing talent. Thessa is an occupational therapist with a

keen interest in everything musical. She sang in school choirs, rock bands and sêr groups and was coached by the well-known Coba Wicomb in Stellenbosch. Her vibrant personality and ﬁne alto voice will surely inspire vocalists. Well known local actress, Anriette van Rooyen, has been assistant Drama coach for the past two years. She runs the Green Room at Merensky’s Teatro where she teaches dra-

THE MDDA TUTORS: Front: Celia Duvenhage, Genevieve Booyse, Bobbi Gerber, Anica Scholtz and Thessa Bekker. Back: Mareli van der Walt, Anriette van Rooyen, Mari Weber, Mr Magnus Steyn (principal) and Bonita Lourens. Absent: Ingrid Linde and Lize-Mari Jooste.

ma to primary school learners. From 2018 she will be responsible for the grade 8’s, enticing them into the wonders of drama. She also oﬀers Trinity exams to interested drama students in higher grades. It was sadly time to say goodbye to Mrs Bobbi Gerber who headed the vocal section for the past two years. Under her tuition many budding singers metamorphosed into stars on the Plasie stage. After only one year as ﬁne arts tutor, Mrs Berthie Greyling also bids farewell, as her art journey is about to travel lesser known roads in Australia. Under her tuition the Arts department held an exhibition and did amazing clay sculptures. The headmaster, Mr Magnus Steyn, proposed a toast to all concerned and reiterated that the MDDA does Merensky High School proud. Arts and Culture are surely alive and well at Plasieland. 2018 MDDA info brochures are available on the school’s website, www.hsmerensky. co.za. Hard copies are also available from the M-Bank. Concerned parties are urged to register before classes commence in February 2018, as there is a limit to how many students each department can handle.

New Skivvis take a bow On the weekend of the 18th of November, Plasieland welcomed the class of 2022 to an intensive sports clinic presented by the seasoned Merensky coaches. On Friday afternoon, the focus fell on athletics, in preparation for the 2018 season leading up to the Inter-high which will be held in Musina on 23 February. Mr. Magnus Steyn jnr

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Unicorn’s impressive medal haul at annual gala

Unicorn Primary participated in the annual schools gala at the Tzaneen Municipal swimming pool and their swimmers did exceptionally well. These swimmers were awarded with sparkling new medals for their eﬀorts and showed that this primary school is a force to be reckoned with both in the water and next to it. The following swimmers were the Unicorns’ top medalists on the day. FAR LEFT: Gold medal winners: Talent Ndadzibaya – 1 gold medal for Boys U12 100m backstroke and set a new record. Dario Wasley - 1 gold medal for Boys U8 50m backstroke. Jack Stewart – 2 gold medals for Boys U12 50m Breaststroke and 100m breaststroke and set a new record. LEFT: Bronze medal winners: Talent Ndadzibaya – 1 bronze medal for Boys U12 50m backstroke. Amelia Booth – 1 bronze for Girls U13 100m Butterfly. Jack Stewart – 1 bronze for Boys U12 100m Freestyle. Yvonne Botha – 1 bronze for Girls U12 100m breaststroke.

Medley relay medal winners: Front L to R: Girls U9 2nd place – Isabella Brett, Julia Kruger, Lumbani Gondwe, Layah Mahomed. Second row: Boys U8 3rd place – Reuben van Aswegen, Robert Noel, Dario Wasley, Allen Bruce. Third row: Boys U12 3rd place – Talent Ndadzibaya, Kyle van Tonder, Kian Nonè, Jack Stewart. Back: Girls U13 3rd place - Isabella Drewett, Krissi Klinkert, Louise Cooper, Amelia Booth.

Freestyle Relay medal winners: Front L to R: Girls U9 2nd place – Isabella Brett, Lumbani Gondwe, Mia Drake, Layah Mahomed. Middle: Boys U12 3rd place – Jack Stewart, Talent Ndadzibaya, Kyle van Tonder, Kian Nonè. Back: Girls U13 2nd place – Isabella Drewett, Krissi Klinkert, Louise Cooper, Amelia Booth.

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SLC take on Full Moon Adventure Race On Friday the 10th November, Stanford Lake College took on the daunting 100km Full Moon Adventure Race, held at Francolin Creek in the Free State. This race tests participants’ limits to the extreme and Stanford entered three school teams into the race this year. The teams were “Tshanduko” consisting of Matt Wilkinson, Emma Melville, Danica Altenroxel and Ani Gutierrez-Hernandez, a “Brothers in Arms” pair of David Pullinger and Casper Venter and “The Badgers” team with Owen Venter, Reuben Middleton, Lia Revelas and Andreas Hacker. The teams raced hard, competing against all the senior teams in the field but in the end “The Badgers” ranked 11th and “Tshanduko” 10th in the 100km mixed fours category, racing for about 15 hours non-stop. “Brothers in Arms” finished in second spot on the podium in the male pairs event, racing for 14 hours. Stanford also had staff competing with Mr Wilson and Mr Fullard racing for “Red Ants” who finished third in the mixed fours event.

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ABOVE: Team ”Tshanduko” Matt Wilkinson, Emma Melville, Ani Gutierrez-Hernandez, Danica Altenroxel. LEFT: Team “The Badgers” Lia Revelas, Owen Venter, Reuben Middleton, Andreas Hacker.

Stanford Lake College had three of their linguistic Olympians compete in the annual Afrikaans Olympiad recently and their results were found to be most pleasing. Danica Altenroxel (91%) placed first in Limpopo and an overall seventh in the country. She received a cash prize and several book prizes for this fantastic achievement. Megan Joynt (90%) and Lia Revelas (89%) also ended up in the top 10 achievers nationally and respectively achieved second and third positions in Limpopo. There were 4 321 entries nationally. Left to right: Lia Revelas, Danica Altenroxel, Megan Joynt.

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Legals | Geregtelik IN THE LABOUR COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA HELD AT JOHANNESBURG CASE NUMER: LP9148-15 In the case between: MRS PORTIA KOLELE EXECUTION CREDITOR And MEAT & CHICKEN EXECUTION DEBTOR NOTICE OF SALE IN PURSUANCE OF A JUDGMENT of the Labour Court of South Africa granted on 9 May 2016 and a Enforcement Award in pursuance thereof, the under mentioned property will be sold in execution on 14 December 2017 at 10:00, at the SHERIFF LETABA’S STORE ROOM, MAIN STORE NO.2, INDUSTRIA ROAD 20, TZANEEN to the highest bidder, namely; 1 X LG SCREEN HIK VISION (NO CABLES) 2 X SAMSUNG COMPLETE COMPUTERS (NO CABLES) 1 X HP PRINTER 1 X STOCK IN TRADE 3 X LG COMPUTER TILL In terms of Regulation 32 of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 potential bidders must register in the bidder’s record with the sheriﬀ, prior to the sale, which registration must meet the requirements of the regulations in terms of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act 38 of 2001. SIGNED AT TZANEEN ON 16TH NOVEMBER 2017. JUDGMENT CREDITOR 049 MORUTSI VILLAGE MOTUPA Nov302__________________________

IN THE REGIONAL COURT FOR THE REGIONAL DIVISION OF LIMPOPO HELD AT TZANEEN CASE NUMBER: LP/TZN/ RC261/17 In the matter between: ERF 643 TZANEEN (PTY) LTD EXECUTION CREDITOR And EDIBLE CATERING SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD EXECUTION DEBTOR NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION – AUCTION ON THE INSTRUCTIONS of the Execution Creditor, the under mentioned movable property of the Execution Debtor will be sold by public auction, on Wednesday 13 DECEMBER 2017 at 12:00

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Badgers host party by the lake This past week, the Stanford Lake College Grade 8 group hosted a Christmas Party for one of their neighbouring schools, Glenshiel Primary. The party was hosted on the luscious lawns next to the iconic Lake. It was a beautiful sunny day and the party was a huge success. The entire planning, organisation and running of the event was a practical life skills project in the Life Orientation class, and each one of the learners had the opportunity to take part in something.

Activities that were available to the little ones were face painting, dancing, soccer, musical statues and having the opportunity to sit on Santa’s lap and make a wish. The day was sponsored by the Grade 8’s and their parents. “We want to extend our sincere gratitude to the Robinson, Kalan, Knott, Patel, Otto and Maritz families for their huge donations which resulted in a most exciting day for our visitors,” said Rona McGaﬃn from Stanford Lake College.

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Hengelaars sluit jaar af Die Letsitele Varswater Hengelklub het aan die einde van Oktober hul jaarlikse afsluiting en prysuitdelingsfunksie op ATKV Eiland gehou. Tydens hierdie spoggeleentheid is Deon Koekemoer en Susan Nel aangewys as die senior mans en vrouens Hengelaars van die Jaar. Ryno Scheepers en Carlize Benedetti het die twee junior Hengelaars van die Jaar trofeë ingepalm.

Die klub se top tien hengelaars is aangewys as volg: Carl Benedetti, Hennie Du Plessis, Deon Koekemoer, Susan Nel, Zelda Durrheim, Pieta Visser, Gerald Durrheim, Danie Viljoen, Ryno Scheepers en Tinus Nel. Die klub bedank hul borge asook die boere wat hul damme vir die hengelaars deur die jaar beskikbaar gestel het vir kompetisies.

Voor: Layah Mohamed, Isabella Brett, PG Botes, JP Botha. Agter : Anri McLean, Anika du Toit, Pierre Cronje, Ankia Botha & Drikus du Toit

Le’Club vereer sportsterre Die sport- en fietsryklub, Le’Club, het ‘n voorspoedige sport jaar agter die blad. Vroeër dié maand het hierdie klub se lede hul tiende bestaansjaar asook ‘n prysuitdelingsfunksie by die ATKV Eiland gevier. Die Beste Fiets-

ryer van die Jaar was Sheldon Muller met Greta Bekker wat die toekening vir Beste Langasem atleet ontvang het. Beide hierdie sportsterre was afwesig tydens die funksie asgevolg van akademiese verpligtinge.

Groenes kuier by Bloues Met ‘n tema soos Toeka, was dit heel gepas dat die Letaba Tuinbouklub hul jaarafsluitingsfunksie op 17 November by die Merensky Museum gehou het. Me. Nicky Barbeiro, kurator van die Plasie museum, het almal verwelkom met ‘n interessante blikbeker. Tafels onder die groot Wildevyboom het gekreun met tradisionele melktert en koeksisters.

Die gasvrou en spreker van die dag, Me. Gwenneth van Schalkwyk het, geklee in tradisionele Voortrekkerdrag, interessante boererate met die tuinbouers gedeel. Dames van die Aan’t Oewer Tuinbouklub het ook besoek afgelê en so het ‘n heerlike tuinkuier op Plasiebodem gesorg vir nóg ‘n spoggeleentheid. Armand Cronje, Tracy Petersen, Janco Coetzee, Lara Schutte & Eugene Schutte.

Van Zyl honoured At a Special General Meeting held on Saturday 11 November 2017, Honorary Membership of the Duiwelskloof Bowls Club was bestowed on Mr Hennie van Zyl who has been a fantastic asset to the club. “Mr van

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Nashua backs Aces

Nashua Polokwane has placed their weight firmly behind the development of cricket in the province through the sponsorship of Polokwane-based Aces Cricket Club. The sponsorship will support both the Promotional and Premier sides of the Aces club and assist them in identifying and developing young cricketers in the province. Over the next three years the Nashua Aces, as they are now known, will receive all their gear including warm up shirts, trousers, caps and proportional financial assistance in the acquiring of kit for the identified talented players. The boost received from Nashua will greatly increase the possibilities for younger players looking to enter the professional arena as they grow into their careers in the future. “In addition to the gear and kit, we are looking at certain prizes and incentives to boost enthusiasm and excitement around the sport,” explained Grant Trueman of Nashua Polokwane. “We are very excited to be a part of the development of this sport and are certain that this new partnership with the club will soon reap the benefits we have envisioned.” This past weekend the Nashua Aces Premier side faced off against the determined side from Nkowankowa which provided some top class cricket to the local supporters and lovers of the game. The Aces won the match convincingly and will travel to Tzaneen this weekend to face local team, the Hornbills, on the grounds of Unicorn Preparatory School. The match will take place on Sunday morning and everyone is invited to join in a day of good cricket and socializing. Bulletin had not received a match report of the game between the Aces and Nkowankowa at the time of going to print but we will add it into our report on the weekend’s game in our following edition.

Justyn and Lance Trueman stealing a run.

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Erik Viljoen throws one down the track

Nashua Aces captain Chris de Klerk glides a delivery to point.

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