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While the Greater Tzaneen Municipality falls over its own feet in attempts to restore power to every inch of its slowly mouldering kingdom, farmers face new challenges daily in their efforts to maintain what has been the country’s bread basket. Most of the bigger farming groups have been able to either loan or purchase generators to keep their pumps and pack houses running, but have yet to discover the means by which to entice a cumulonimbus to open its belly and fertilize the soil. Inside this edition we highlight the latest in the crippling electrical crisis which the GTM says is due in large part, to load shedding and bad weather.

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The Greater Tzaneen Municipality has placed the blame for the prolonged power outages in its area of jurisdiction squarely on the shoulders of load shedding and weather conditions.

This despite some areas not having power for three days straight and other areas for 16 hours over the weekend despite there not being any scheduled load shedding in those areas.

Upon his appointment, the new Municipal Manager for the GTM, Thapelo Matlala, secured a loan of R90 million through the Development Bank in order to manage the crisis. This loan would be paid out to the municipality over the course of three years at R30 million a year.

Earlier this month they received the first instalment of R40 million and according to spokesperson, Neville Ndlala, procurement processes have begun. Exactly what that means is anybody’s guess, but we have heard that a portion of it is to be used to purchase new vehicles for the electrical department technicians to enable them to respond to emergencies on the grid more effectively.

R90 million is by no means even in the right

ballpark to rectify the crisis which Bulletin foretold way back in 2016. In May of that year, we received a copy of the audit report on the GTM’s electrical infrastructure and the desperate situation facing the area, by the National Electricity Regulator of SA (Nersa). This report made it strikingly clear that the absolute minimum had been done in the last 20 years to maintain and upgrade or improve the network.

This laxness on behalf of the municipality has led to the current crisis which is bringing the bread basket of the country to its knees.

The alarming facts are that the replacement value of the GTM network (at the time of the report) was R1.4 billion with at least R600 million needed to uplift the infrastructure. In that report (dated more than two years ago) it was noted that the GTM’s electrical department was in dire need of qualified personnel, vehicles (especially 4x4’s) which were often not available (due to poor maintenance) and that their equipment was insufficient which compromised the safety of personnel and the public.

The report also stated that non-compliance

in terms of the GTM’s licence (issued by Nersa) and the Occupational Health and Safety Act could not be allowed to continue. We have on numerous occasions in the past two years questioned the competence of the director of the Electrical Engineering department at the GTM, Sam Lelope, since his appointment in 2017. We have continuously asked to see his qualifications without any success. Attempts to have an interview with him have also been declined even after he called this journalist out for a ‘face-to-face’ meeting.

Nevertheless, the consistent area-wide power outages seem to be emissaries of a very dark December for the residents of this region, and an overtime-filled one for the electricians who will undoubtedly be burning the midnight oil trying to restore faults on the lines.

Which is ironic considering that the municipality has now blamed the load shedding schedule and the bad weather for the power outages – why then will there be so many faults to attend?

— Joe Dreyer joe@bulletin.us.com

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A year end function for the employees of the Greater Tzaneen Municipality affiliated to the South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) turned into chaos after a manager was smacked by a junior employee over food parcels which were looted by workers. The junior employee was apparently under the influence of alcohol.

The engineering services manager who could not be named, was part of the committee which was organising the year end gala at the public swimming pool on the corner of Peace and Kew streets in Tzaneen. The manager was supposed to leave the premises after the party in her silver German sedan when she was stopped by a mob of unruly intoxicated workers.

Upon the woman being ordered to open the boot of her vehicle, a scuffle ensued when the group started forcefully taking the food parcels

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meeting. Food parcels, which included a piece of boerewors, three wings and a portion of beef were distributed among the workers.

Employees who were already not happy with the food parcels not accompanying the drinks, had to form queues for beverages.

Workers expressed the view that drinks and the food parcels should had been distributed at the same time.

A worker who requested anonymity said that it is not the first time there are problems during SAMWU parties. Last year it was reported that two men fought over a piece of meat. Though seemingly there were no arrests in connection with the incidences, there are reports that the policy of the GTM does not allow its employees to drink beer during office hours as well as being involved in physical fights.

— Jan Mafetsa

The game is afoot As we end off another tumultuous year filled with the usual corruption, mismanagement, murder, theft and cash heists, 2019 does not promise a smoother sail as the country readies itself for the elections in March.

There were some positives this year however, arguably the most mentionable being the appointment of Thapelo Matlala as our Municipal Manager which brought an end to the Hollywood legacy at the GTM. This paper coined the descriptive term ‘Hollywood’ due to the number of ‘acting’ that was taking place as councillors took turns in the accounting officer chair.

In his time at the GTM’s Whitehouse since June this year, Matlala has faced hefty opposition from within his organization as he tried to bring about noticeable change to the community which he swore to serve. He had survived SAMWU uprising and allegations of paying bribes to other officials in order to secure his position – which was dis-

proven. We can only hope that he survives further onslaught and is given support needed to fix the electrical crisis, rid our streets of the illegal hawkers and rectify the current tendency of late payment to suppliers.

There are still loose ends to deal with including the progress in the investigations of the eight burglaries on one farm in two months at Mapietskop, the investigations into copper theft at the GTM by the GTM employees, the completion of the R800m project to raise the level of the Tzaneen dam wall and removal of directors at the municipality who by all accounts have not yet proven fit for their positions they occupy. But we have not forgotten and we will continue to probe and supply our readers with the answers. Thank you for your support through a difficult 2018.

With the continued support of our community, Far North Bulletin is sure to continue the fight long into the future.

— Far North Bulletin Team

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which were in the boot. When the manager accosted the group, she was smacked by an employee who told her “don’t you have enough by stealing at the civic centre that you want to steal even at the party?!” Commotion ensued, but the looters had already left the venue.

The year-end gala which is organised annually started with workers gathering at the swimming pool after they were given time off as of midday. After they kept themselves busy with drinks from their own pockets, workers were called to be given food and cold drinks. They were thereafter told not to leave as drinks were enroute - which was the root of the problem.

When a 2 ton truck loaded with ice cubes and drinks arrived a short while later, problems emerged. A heated meeting between the committee took place which ended with some of the committee members walking out of the

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Boere in die Letsitele Vallei gaan gebuk onder nie net die gereelde en deurlopende kragonderbrekings nie, maar ook die gebrek aan voldoende reën. Die afgelope week het die hemel vir so oomblik oopgemaak om ‘n mate van verligting aan die landbougemeenskap te bied, maar dit is nog nie naastenby genoeg om bekommerde harte met ‘n matigheid van vrede te bedek nie. JC Buitendag, ‘n plaasbestuurder op Henley het die 18mm reën oor sy boorde met ope arms verwelkom, maar het steeds kommer uitgespreek oor die seisoen wat voorlê. Soos menigde van sy kollegas het Buitendag sy frustrasies oor die gereelde onderbrekings in die kragtoevoer beklemtoon wat nie net die pompe en besproeiingstelsels benadeel nie, maar ook pakhuise se produksie belemmer. “Ons bly vasklou in ons hoop in die Liewe Vader. Hy sal ons nie teleurstel nie.” — Foto deur Joe Dreyer

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Mayors chopped - PEC bosses resign over VBS Seven out of the ten municipalities which invested over a billion Rand with the now defunct Venda Building Society (VBS) were ordered by the African National Congress (ANC) in Limpopo to resign from their positions. This followed the release of the forensic report by the provincial Treasury on Tuesday, which found transgressions of policies when money was invested with VBS. Shortly before the release of the report, the Mayor of the Vhembe District Municipality (VDM) and deputy of the ANC in the province, Florence Radzilana, stepped down still arguing that she was not involved with the investment of monies by her municipality with VBS. Ironically, after the release of the report by Premier Stanley Mathabatha, ANC treasurer Danny

Msiza, also resigned. The two were barred from attending the listing conference of the party.

The municipalities whose mayors were asked to leave are Greater Giyani, Lepelle Nkumpi, Ephraim Mogale, Collins Chabane, Fetakgomo Tubatse, Vhembe and Makhado. While Radzilana was the first to step down, the other mayors are still to resign formally and the ANC said that they do not expect them to put up a fight.

All the municipalities are facing collapse after the act.

Premier Mathabatha said that the provincial investigations started in June to determine whether the correct processes were followed when investing money with the bank and in all the municipalities disciplinary actions should be taken against those involved. It was also

recommended that disciplinary action be taken against the Chief Financial Officers (CFO`s).

Three municipalities were spared from the reshuffle including Capricorn, Polokwane, and Elias Motsoaledi.

Just after the release of the report, court papers were filed at the High Court confirming allegations that ANC treasurer Danny Msiza received R1,5 million from the bank through a company he and his wife are directors of, from a middleman, Kabelo Matsepe, who allegedly facilitated unlawful municipal deposits into VBS. The court papers detailed that the Matsepe company assisted in servicing the R10 million bond that Danny Msiza received from the VBS. Radzilana and Msiza leave their offices at the time the integrity committee of the ANC recom-

mended to the National Executive Committee (NEC) and the National Working Committee (NWC) that members of the ANC implicated in the VBS saga be relieved from their activities within the party. Radzilana said that she is leaving with the conscience that she was vindicated by two forensic reports.

ANC Limpopo secretary Soviet Lekganyane, said that he did not expect members of the ANC to fight the decision of the organisation. “I do not recall any member refusing when called to become a mayor. So we do not anticipate any difficulty.” He said the party established its own task team to investigate circumstances which led to the municipalities investing money with the VBS. — Jan Mafetsa

Residents block maintenance No update on theft

Residents of Pharare in Bokgaga took to the streets last week to prevent the contractor from refurbishing a tarred road which was severely tattered with potholes. The protests on the local road ended with a march to the offices of the municipality where a letter of grievances was handed to the management of the GTM in the absence of the mayor, Maripe Mangena, who is said to be in Durban.

According to a source, matters came to a head when the refurbishment team working on the tarred road linking the villages of Burgersdorp, Pharare, Solani, Bodweni, Rhulani, to the Maake Plaza reached the Burghersdorp and Pharare crossing. Residents of these villages were upset that the road passing their villages was tarred, while the roads in the villages themselves were still all dirt roads.

Residents led by opposition parties mobilised each other and closed the road with stones thus blocking traffic to the area. Protests which ran for

a number of days were given a boost when during a meeting in the village, it was resolved that a memorandum should be addressed to the municipality. The march to the offices of the GTM took place on Monday.

Reports are that residents were transported to the offices of the GTM by bakkies and taxis and the memorandum was accepted by the municipal manger, Thapelo Matlala. Our source said after the memorandum was delivered, the leadership of the municipality said that they will wait for the return of the mayor to attend to their problems.

A community leader of the area who could not be named as he was not allowed to address the media, told Bulletin that matters came to a head when the municipality began to renovate the Julesburg road (D3897) also known as Makapane road (Makapane is the name of the contractor of the road).

He said that residents wanted to know

why the road was budgeted for while theirs was left out.

“The Road Agency Limpopo (RAL) has budgeted the sum of R16 million for the refurbishment of the road and these residents would not take it lying down. They demanded that their own local roads be attended to before the old road because they feared it will never be built if they keep quiet.

Though they did not find the mayor when they protested to the municipality they are planning another march.”

By the time of going to the press the situation had been normalised in the area. There are concerns though that the protests are led by the opposition parties in view of the election set to take place in May next year. GTM spokesperson Neville Ndlala could not be reached for comment by the time of going to the press. Also it could not be established if the gathering by the residents was legal.

— Jeff Jackson jeff@bulletin.us.com

There are still no updates on the investigation into the five GTM electricians who were allegedly arrested for involvement in copper theft on the premises of the municipality. Bulletin also does not know whether they were arrested and if so, spent time behind bars or not. All we know for sure is that a case number has been registered with the Tzaneen Police.

Attempts to gain clarity on the progress of the case against the now suspended (with pay) employees, also unearthed nought.

The provincial police spokesperson Col Moatshe Ngoepe has not commented on the matter and referred this journalist to Brigadier Motlefela Mojapelo.

Today marks exactly a month

since the five employees were caught by GTM security personnel where they had allegedly hidden a bunch of copper cables at a location near the GTM power station. It is also believed that they were using one of the municipality’s vehicles to transport the cables and the extracted copper, to and from the power station.

The DA Constituency Head for Tzaneen, Desiree van der Walt had also lodged complaints about the matter in Parliament and is currently following the matter on behalf of the opposition. Bulletin will attempt to harvest further information from the police in order to offer our readers relevant feedback.

— Joe Dreyer

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Illegal fisherman destroying local fauna “In ten years that we have been fishing here, we have not once laid eyes upon any ranger from the Department of Environmental Affairs,” said one resident near the Tzaneen Dam. This after yet another spate of illegal fishing and theft at the dam, near the Department of Water and Sanitation residences, have forced the inhabitants to take matters into their own hands.

Over the weekend a group of illegal fishermen hit the area behind Visagie Sawmills and stole two canoes off the trailers of visitors from Gauteng who were camping next to the dam.

Thanks to the help of own of the local men who had also been camping next to the edge of the dam, the canoes were retrieved from a hideout the following day.

Bulletin accompanied two men who stay in the DWS residences on an excursion into the bushes that line either side of Tzaneen Dam on Tuesday afternoon. What we discovered were literally hundreds of empty 2lt plastic soda bottles used as floats for the homemade fishing nets these groups of illegal fishers were casting all over the dam.

Because of the low levels currently, it easy to spot the nesting areas of the carp and bass colonies which the dam is known for. The nets are then strategically placed near these nests and hundreds of kilograms of fish are netted. This is causing their population to dwindle. One local provincial angler told Bulletin that it is becoming a hassle for sports anglers to try and

find a bite at Tzaneen Dam which is causing an exodus locally to more suitable hunting grounds at other dams.

The illegal fishermen are said to come from Nkowankowa and Modjadji areas and use the bush paths to enter the Tzaneen Dam area undetected. We stumbled upon a hideout in among thick shrubbery where a group of people are visibly living. The area is very well cleaned and all manner implements and material used in the manufacturing of nets and floats, were discovered here. Used condoms and empty beer cans and bottles were also found lining the bushes around the encampment. Various footpaths led out of the enclosure toward the main road and the compound at the sawmills.

“There will be some commentators making noise as they have already done over Facebook

saying that we should leave these ‘poor’ people to fish and feed their families. The reality is that these guys are driving to this area from Nkowankowa, catching many kilograms of fish without a permit, and then selling the fish back in their villages. They are ruining our local fauna.”

As we inspected the area we found a 12kg Carp lying in the dirt. The illegals had caught plenty of them and this one was left here to die.

“What a waste of a beautiful specimen which takes around six years to reach that size. As

permitted anglers and avid sports fishermen, we practice catch and release. This is very sad and has to stop before we have no more fish in this dam.”

Bulletin reported on the issue two weeks ago and during that time we contacted the Department of Nature Conservation who said that they have a group of rangers patrolling the dam daily. But these rangers are unfathomably stationed only at the Merensky side of the dam.

They also alleged that three illegal fishermen were arrested last week.

During our visit to the dam yesterday, we were being watched by three of these fishermen who scattered into the bushes upon our approaching their position. To date we have not heard any news from the Department of Nature Conservation who very obviously do not regard the fauna and flora at Tzaneen dam as worthy of protection.

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Granny’s Grumbles - The arrogance of youth My husband and my twin brothers were in the Rhodesian Army for many years and I worked in a mining environment for 13 years after relocating to South Africa. After a few years I was struck by the similarities in the rank structure and the rather odd and amusing things that took place when young and inexperienced men were suddenly thrust into the tough world of mining or military.

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I do not wish to generalise but in both environments you were likely to get a young man straight out of Officers Training School or just arrived from the London School of Mines and a very large percentage of them did not realise that they were about to start working with older (and far wiser) men with loads of experience. Being smart and educated does not necessarily mean that you have much common sense – and many of these young men were arrogant enough to think they were going to change things.

One incident that immediately springs to mind with regard to the mining community was two young engineers – straight from mining school who had just finished their first four weeks of training at the mine and were asked to write a couple of pages about how things had progressed and how they felt about the way things were run. They both handed me their hand-written pages which I was to type for them – I could hardly believe what I was reading - according to them nothing was right – the instructors were stupid, the foremen not up to scratch and even management came in for criticism. I found them in their office and suggested that they have a rethink on their reports since every person that they had mentioned would actually read them.

It was fairly obvious that as a lowly secretary I should not have had the audacity to question what they wanted to write, so I was basically told to get on with it, so I did.

I should mention here that the mine in question was the largest open-cast copper mine in Africa and was considered the jewel of the Rio Tinto group.

Anyway, it was fairly obvious that after the reports were read, their popularity rating (which had not been high to begin with) took a definite knock. An Operations General Foreman could make life very difficult for a brand-new engineer and they found that out the hard way. The one engineer did not even last one year let alone the two years that they had signed for – he had to pay his own way back to the other side of the world.

His compatriot only just made his two years but most certainly didn’t enjoy it.

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was the case of the son of a high ranking military man revered throughout the army. Presumably he had been spoilt by his mother because he arrived direct from Military Training School with “an attitude”. By the time his troop was heading for what would be his first trip to the Zambesi Valley he was universally disliked and from the troopies to the sergeant nobody spoke to him unless absolutely necessary.

Did this offend our young leader? Not at all – he was about to teach this troop how things should be run.

Unfortunately for him, he was unaware of the dangers of Macuna Pruriense (otherwise known as buffalo beans} which have stinging hairs on the outside of the seed pods which cause painful itching and should you scratch you spread the itch across the body.

As the troop moved through the valley the sergeant noticed a large patch of buffalo beans and indicated to the troop that they should split into two sections to avoid them. The fearless young leader – unaware of the danger – decided to take the direct route and went straight into the bushes. Within minutes he was scratching furiously – nobody said a word about the fact that the itch could be transferred and it was only when he eventually asked the sergeant what he could do to control the itch that had spread over his entire body that he was told to find the nearest water, immerse himself and then scrape his body with coarse river sand.

The troop virtually ignored this officer – It was a fact that he needed them a lot more than they needed him but it took him a long time to understand that experience comes from learning and treating others with respect. He did eventually get it right and ultimately became a well-respected officer.

“Humility is the greatest attribute that man can have and arrogance is undoubtedly the worst”

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Ambulance / Ambulans 10177 / 015 307 7077 Mediclinic Tzaneen 015 306 8500 Van Velden Hospital/ Hospitaal 015 307 8800 Child line 0800 055 555 Police / Polisie 10111 / 015 306 2129

Fire Brigade / Brandweer 015 307 5555 / 7000 Letaba Fire Protection Ass. 076 550 2260 Fire / Brand 076 844 1646 Electricity / Electrisiteit 015 307 4356/8190 a/h Water 015 307 8000/8190 a/h Municipality 015 307 8000

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Love is the stitching that binds us The prospective new Millennial Rotary Club of Tzaneen is a group of vibrant young people who conceptualized the idea of starting a club to help the existing Rotarians. The idea was birthed out of their observation that a need exists in the community which the existing charity groups just cannot tend to.

Under the guidance of some of the members of the existing Rotary body, Tamera-Jane Wepener and Dries Verster and the vice chair-

person for the Letaba SPCA, Tracey van den Dool, these young people set out on a quest to bring some Christmas cheer to the older folks at two of the town’s residences.

Their first stop was at God’s Haven Care Centre in Circle Avenue where two of Santa’s little helpers, Taytin-Leigh and Tamera Wepener handed over gifts to the residents while members of the New Millennials enjoyed some good old fashioned conversations with their elders. Rowena Viljoen, Renske Hagg, Ruan Viljoen, Lauren Layzel and Francois van Schalkwyk ensured that every one of the residents’ needs were properly seen to before departing to their next stop at Pioniers Retirement Village in Boundary Street.

The look of appreciation on every face,

Hester Vermeulen, Steve Goosen and Renske Hagg

Lucy Bergman and Taytin-Leigh Wepener

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for a moment masked the lines life had bestowed upon them. No more glorious could a moment have been than the hour captured between breakfast and lunch on Sunday, the ninth of December. For that brief moment, everyone was welcomed. Everyone mattered. Love had made the world stand still.

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Tina Taljaardt and Ruan Viljoen

Joyce Human recieving a hug.

Meisie Strydom and Tamera-Jane

The New Millennials with some of the Pioniers residents.

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Santa visits the local crèche Lesedi crèche, next to Thusanang outside Haenertsburg, held its Christmas party for some 35 children last Thursday. Rotarian Stuart Miller donned the traditional red suit with accompanying white moustache and long beard.

The children sang to Santa, some

individually and others in duos.

Each little one then came forward to get a Christmas gift from Santa. Teachers, workers, Thusanang Head and staff, as well as Haenertsburg Rotarians looked on.

The afternoon ended with popcorn and cupcakes for the children.

Rachel Mehlape (4) and Enny Malatji (4) singing in Sepedi to Santa. Looking on and seated are Motsatsi Phoshoko(4) and Rethabile Masetla (4). Between the two singers is Esther Matuka (5)

Michael Mahike (5) and Promise Seoka(4) singing to Santa in Sepedi

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Beth Kroger sang “Twinkle, twinkle, little star” to Santa

Three month old Tshepo Motena with Santa. In the background from left are Linah Matlebjane (housekeeper), Joyce Malisha (ECD Trainer) and Julia Makola (housekeeper) with Beth Kroger peeking out.

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Unicorns honour their top achievers At Unicorn they believe in celebrating all achievements and honour excellence. The final prize-giving for all pupils who achieved the highest levels in culture and sport was held on Tuesday, the 4th of December. Some 165 certificates were handed out to sports boys and girls and 12 trophies were handed out for various top-level achievements in the sports categories. At the same ceremony, 19 pupils received recognition for their contribution to the cultural side of school-life and a further five trophies represented the different accolades of the school for cultural contributions.

Cultural Trophies Leyla Human - The Cooper Trophy for Achievement in Drama Nohah Jones - Lana Willson Trophy for Development in Drama Irma van Wyk - Stephenson Performing Arts Trophy Klara Pretorius - Robin Graham Trophy – Best Outside Cultural Achievement

Sport Trophies Cricket & Swimming Logan van Rensburg – Trophy for the Junior Cricketer of the Year Kyle van Tonder – Trophy for the Senior Cricketer of the Year Layah Mahomed – The MacGuire Trophy for the Best Girl Swimmer Talent Ndadzibaya – The Smith Trophy for the Best Boy Swimmer

Main Sport Trophies Danelle Cherry – Stewart Graham Trophy for Outstanding Achievement in Outside Sport (Dance Fusion) Layla de Bruyn – Wendy McFarlane Trophy for Sportsmanship – Girl Nsuku Shingwenyana – The Schultz Trophy for Sportsmanship – Boy

Yvonne Botha – The Margie Wagner Trophy for Sportswoman of the Year Talent Ndadzibaya – The Helen Wolff Trophy for Sportsman of the Year Cultural Colours & Honours Sophia van Wyk – Cultural Colours Leyla Human – Cultural Honours

Danelle Cherry Rhythmic Gymnastics gold medal, gold certificate for free dance & Bounce with ball, Limpopo colours Rhythmic Gymnastics.

Irma van Wyk Stephenson Performing Arts Trophy.

Klara Pretorius Robin Graham Trophy for Best Outside Cultural Achievement.

Layla de Bruyn The Wendy McFarlane Trophy for Sportmanship - Girl.

Logan van Rensburg Best Junior Cricketer & Kyle van Tonder Best Senior Cricketer.

Nohah Jones Lana Willson Trophy for Development in Drama.

Nsuku Shingwenyana The Schultz Trophy for Sportmanship Boy.

Sophia van Wyk Cultural Colours.

Yvonne Botha Margie Wagner Trophy for Sportswoman of the Year.

Talent Ndadzibaya Best Boy Swimmer & Layah Mahomed Best Girl Swimmer.

Oud Larrie, Ruan Huysamen, neem tans deel aan ‘n krieket toernooi in Oos Londen as deel van die O/13 Steenbokspan.

Hy het tydens die afgelope Oktober vakansie deelgeneem aan die AVS krieket Bokkieweek in Vereeniging waar hy die Verre Noord provinsie verteenwoordig het.

Tydens die toernooi het hy sy persoonlike beste telling aangeteken van 100 lopies, nie uit nie. Na afloop van die week is ‘n O/13 span gekies wat na Oos-Londen sal toer. Die span staan bekend as die Steenbokke en is saamgestel uit krieketspelers van alle provinsies regoor Suid-Afrika.

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Legals IN THE MAGISTRATE’S COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF TZANEEN HELD AT NKOWANKOWA Case no: 203/2018 In the matter between: NORTHERN SPARK TRADING 389 (PTY) LTD T/A NORTHERN SECURITY EXECUTION CREDITOR And JOHANNES MARTINUS DU TOIT EXECUTION DEBTOR AUCTION PURSUANT to a judgement by the magistrate TZANEEN granted on 28 AUGUST 2018 the under mentioned goods

will be sold at 10:00 on 11 JANUARY 2019 by public auction to be held at the Sheriff Ritavi’s Office, 1 Bankuna Road, Limdev Building by the Sheriff for the Magistrates Court to the highest bidder for cash namely: 1 X 9 PIECE DINING ROOM SUITE 1 X 3 PIECE LOUNGE SUITE 1 X SAMSUNG FRIDGE 1 X GAS BRAAI STAND 1 X AUDI A5 CJV 597 L 1 X CAMP VENTER 1 X CADDY GOLF CAR 1. This sale is a sale in execution pursuant to a judgment obtained in the above hon-

ourable Court.

2. The rules of the auction is available 24 hours prior to the auction at the office of The Sheriff Ritavi’s office 11, Bankuna Road, Limdev Building, Nkowankowa.

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

4. Subject to the Directive of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 which can be read on www.saica. co.za/Portals/0/Technical/ LegalAnd Complience/ GG34180%20CPA%20Regulations.pdf 5. FICA legislation in respect

of proof of identity and address particulars.

6. Payment of registration deposit of R500.00 in cash required.

7. The office of the Sheriff will conduct the sale with the auctioneers being Tertius Robertson.

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

SIGNED at TZANEEN on the 4th day of DECEMBER 2018.

ATTORNEYS FOR EXECUTION CREDITOR

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT OF A TOWN-PLANNING SCHEME IN TERMS OF SECTION 57 OF THE GREATER TZANEEN SPLUMA BY-LAWS 2016 I, Willem Johannes Jacobsz of Omniplan CC Town Planners, being the authorised agent of the registered owner of Erf 2169 Tzaneen Extension 20 hereby give notice in terms of Section 57 of the Greater Tzaneen SPLUMA By-Law 2016, 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 6 Aqua Avenue, from “Resi-

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OPERATIONS MANAGER - NAMONENG PACKING Lona Group is embarking on building a new pack house in the Ohrigstad area. This development will be equipped with the latest technology in fruit sorting, packing and handling. We are looking for ambitious, passionate and driven individuals to join our team with this state of the art operation.

PRIME PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: To manage the overseeing activities of the entire operation and ensure that quality product is packed consistently for export to both international and local markets on time in the most cost effective and productive manner. To ensure that the plant is been utilized optimally with respect to machinery, equipment and material. To ensure that producers receive world class service at affordable prices within the framework of a sustainable work environment.

REPORTING: This position will report to the General Manager for the Mpumalanga/Limpopo area.

POSITION BASE: Namoneng, Ohrigstad, Mpumalanga, 1122 REPORTING LINE: General Manager: Namoneng Citrus (Pty) Ltd. KEY RESULT AREAS • Assist in the development and implementation of strategic Pack house operational plans.

• Coordination and execution of the packing program as planned and prioritised by the Marketing department.

• Effectively manage staff and ensure compliance with company policies at all times.

• Ability to manage all operational shifts effectively through building capable teams.

• Ensure pack house operates at the highest standards for both local and international markets.

• Manage costs within the Pack house according to budget, and be proactive by considering more efficient ways of working.

• Build effective relationships with all stakeholders, internally and externally.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED • Grade 12; • Management / Operations tertiary qualification (advantageous) • 5 years Pack house Operations experience essential; and • Min 3 years Management experience – citrus packing industry • Experience in unionised environment advantageous KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED • Strategic thinker; • Ability to work under pressure; • Communicate in a professional manner; • Passionate and self-discipline; • Innovative thinker; • Proven ability to lead people; • Competent in financial management.

If you are interested in this position and possess the listed requirements, please forward your CV to recruitment@lona.co.za by no later than Friday, 28 December 2018 @17h00.

STEPHAN VAN RENSBURG ATTORNEYS RENCOLE RIDGE BUILDING 11 LOOP STREET P O BOX 720, TZANEEN Tel: (015) 307 4458 Email: litigasie@vanrensburgprok.co.za Ref: WN0276/mf/SJVR

dential 1” to “Business 4”. Particulars of the application will lie for inspection during normal office hours at the office of the Municipal Manager, Civic Centre, Agatha Street, Tzaneen, for a period of 30 days from 14 December 2018 (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 Municipal Manager at the above address or be delivered to room 257, Civic Centre, Agatha Street, Tzaneen before 15 January 2019, by quoting the above-mentioned heading, the objector’s interest in the matter, the ground(s) of the objection/representation, the objector’s property description, phone numbers and address. A person who cannot write may during office hours visit the abovementioned Municipality requesting assistance to transcribe his/her objections, comments or representations. Contact person: Mr. M J Mathye (015307-8031) Address of Agent: Omniplan

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Town Planners, P.O. Box 2071, TZANEEN, 0850. Tel. 015 307 1041. Ref. J200 Dec202__________________________

TZANEEN WYSIGINGSKEMA 414

KENNISGEWING VAN AANSOEK OM WYSIGING VAN ‘N DORPSBEPLANNINGSKEMA INGEVOLGE ARTIKEL 57 VAN DIE GROTER TZANEEN SPLUMA BY-WETTE, 2016.

Ek, Willem Johannes Jacobsz van Omniplan CC Stadsbeplanners, synde die gemagtigde agent van die geregistreerde eienaar van Erf 2169 Tzaneen Uitbreiding 20 gee hiermee ingevolge Artikel 57 van die Groter Tzaneen SPLUMA ByWette 2016, kennis dat ek by die Groter Tzaneen Munisipaliteit aansoek gedoen het vir die wysiging van die Dorpsbeplanningskema bekend as die Tzaneen Dorpsbeplanningskema, 2000 deur die hersonering van die bogenoemde eiendom, geleë te 6 Aqua Laan Tzaneen, vanaf “Residensieel 1” na “Besigheid 4”.

Besonderhede van die aansoek lê ter insae gedurende gewone kantoorure by die

kantoor van die Munisipale Bestuurder, Burgersentrum, Agathastraat, Tzaneen vir ‘n tydperk van 30 dae vanaf 14 Desember 2018 (die datum van eerste publikasie van hierdie kennisgewing).

Besware teen of vertoë ten opsigte van die aansoeke moet skriftelik voor 15 Januarie 2019 gerig word aan die Munisipale Bestuurder by bovermelde adres of afgelewer word by kamer 257, Burgersentrum, Agathastraat, Tzaneen, deur die verwysing na bostaande opskrif, die beswaarmaker se belang in die saak, die gronde/redes vir die beswaar, die beswaarmaker se eiendomsbeskrywing, telefoonnommer en adres.

Enige persoon wat nie kan skryf nie mag gedurende kantoorure die bovermelde Munisipaliteit besoek en hulp versoek om sy/haar besware, kommentare of voorstelle op skrif te stel.

Kontak persoon: Mnr. M J Mathye (015-307-8031) Adres van Agent: Omniplan CC, Posbus 2071, Tzaneen, 0850, Tel. 015 307 1041. Verw. J200 Dec203__________________________

May this Christmas time be Loving - Joyful - Peaceful!

May 2019 be Favourable - Prosperous - Fulfilling!

Enjoy and Appreciate your Family!

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Garage doors & motors, Roller shutters, Awnings and much more .Contact: 015 307 1768

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For all your woodwork needs.

Repairs to wooden furniture.

Making of furniture. Contact Rob on 071 727 2377 Mar401___________________________

Caretaker available for farm or flat maintenance. Fully qualified plumber, electrical, building, tiling ect. Can farm and do all mechanical work.

Contact 079 882 7518.

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Handyman General Steelwork, Plumbing & Waterproofing.

Tzaneen & Letsitele Area Contact Marius 064 918 4161

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Hobby Print For all your printing!

Full colour work, from invoice books, statements, programmes, wedding cards,

school reports, advertising material, calendars and much more.

Contact 015 309 9382.

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Le Vant Home & Décor Curtains, towels, Haberdashery, ovelockers, fabrics, furniture 8 Jorrison Street, Polokwane

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Dulux Paint Centre Need paint or other supplies?

Get in touch right away 40 Danie Joubert Street 015 307 7756 Okt505___________________________

Vervoer/Transport

Steynberg Trok & Trekker.

8 Ton Trokke te huur R24.50/km + btw, 8 Ton Koeler Trok R27/km + btw, 12 Ton Trok R26.50/km + btw & 20 Ton @ R33.50/km + btw, Lowbed trailer @ R33.50/ km + btw.

6 cube tipper @ R26/km + btw eenrigting. Vragmotor met kraan R2600/dag.

Terme & voorwaardes geld.

Skakel vir Kwotasie: 076 410 9503 / 082 851 7139 / 015 345 1192 084 627 0956

Nasionale Bestuur Skool Nasionale bestuur skool Aan al die ouers van Tzaneen en in die omgewing, die einde van die jaar is vinnig oppad, moet nie op die tippie vir julle kinders se opleiding vir bestuurs lisensie wag nie.

Vat die stress van julle as ouers se skouers af en plaas dit op ons sin. Ons doen volledige opleiding, en is behulpsaam deur die hele proses. Sien ons op facebook onder National Driving School vir verwysings.

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DASS Domestic appliances.

Speed Queen, Bosch, Whirlpool, Defy etc.

Repairs, spares and service. We collect and deliver.

11 Plantation Rd, Tzaneen.

015 307 1798 082 898 0468

For Sale We specialise in: • New Buildings •Tiling • Renovations & Alterations • Electrical • Roofing & Waterproofing • Ceilings

2nd HAND SHOP Bargains Galore We buy, sell and pawn.

Furniture, appliances, kitchen ware, jewelry ect. Best value for your money. Visit us at 11 Plantation Rd or call 015 307 1171 082 472 8483

We will beat any written quote!!

Die Wasbalie Laundry Service at No 3 Pieter Joubert Str, Aquapark.

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CARAVAN FOR SALE

2010 Gypsey Rhapsody in excellent condition with full (unused) tent and toilet.

Stored under cover. One owner, seldom used.

All standard equipment plus Yellow Blade stabiliser, awning-in-bag, travel blanket, canvas cover. R 130,000

To view at Haenertsburg 082 802 1870

• Air conditioners • Plumbing • Carpentry • Steelworks • Painting • Stainless Steel Balustrade Tobie: 076 312 8806 chukudutzn@gmail.com

VERVOER & VERPAK VAN MEUBELS SKAKEL MELODY VIR KWOTASIE 015 345 1192/ 084 627 0956 076 410 9503 082 851 7139 Epos:troktrek@mweb.co.za www. steynbergmeubelvervoer. com

Jobseeker My name is Maphoko Makwela, I am looking for general office / shop front / admin work.

Have experience as a cashier, stock, counting clerk, stock procurement and data capturing.

Have references available. Please contact me on 063 609 6099

Self Storage space for rent 18sq.m R550 + VAT per month Contact: 083 265 3129 083 451 9557

Property To Let Te Huur Netjiese 3 slaapkamer huis in ‘n kompleks.

Volledige badkamer met aparte toilet.

Tandem motorhuis vir 2 voertuie. Buite- leefarea en waskamer. Geen troeteldiere. Onmiddelik beskikbaar / 1 Desember 2018. R5 800-00 pm.

Deposito. Skakel Kobus 071 401 0950.

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Please note that the contact number has been changed to

To Let Te Huur TO LET! AVAILABLE NOW! 1 and 2 Bedroom units to rent directly from the owner, in the Tzaneen area.

From R3,200.00 per month.

Contact: 064-534-8247 / 064-905-7500 for more information.

Netjiese 1 slaapkamer woonstel in veilige kompleks. Oopplan leefarea met kombuis.

Badkamer. Braai geriewe.

Toesluit tandem deel motorhuis. Geen troeteldiere. Beskikbaar 1 Januarie 2019. R 3 200-00 per maand. Deposito.

Kobus by 071 401 0950.

015 004 0923 Opening hours: 9:00 - 16:00 weekdays 9:00 - 12:00 Saturdays Closed on public holidays Agatha Street next to Municipality.

To advertise in our Classified section Contact Lizan: 079 795 5000

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A leading co-educational independent boarding school in Magoebaskloof, Limpopo, providing a balanced, all-round, quality education, based on a Christian foundation. Applicants from enthusiastic, innovative and suitably qualified persons, who will support the above mission statement, are invited to apply for the following position.

A leading co-educational independent boarding school in Magoebaskloof, Limpopo, providing a balanced, all-round, quality education, based on a Christian foundation. Applicants from enthusiastic, innovative and suitably qualified administrators, who will support the above mission statement, are invited to apply for the following position.

KITCHEN SUPERVISOR

To commence before June 2019

BURSAR/BUSINESS MANAGER

An opportunity exists for a Kitchen Supervisor to join the staff at Stanford Lake College, located in Magoebaskloof, Limpopo.

Responsibilities: To control and supervise the running of our kitchen, ensuring that the preparation of the food complies with the required standards and dietary requirements. Overall management of the kitchen and kitchen staff. Responsible for the production of meals and special diets, assisting in the kitchen operations before, during and after the service of meals. Ensure excellent quality standards and maintaining of hygiene and safety practices. Stock control.

Requirements: • Catering qualification with proven work experience in the hospitality industry.

• Knowledge of volume food production – advantageous.

• Knowledge of stock issues and costing.

• Good communication skills with the ability to speak, read, write and speak English.

• Own reliable transport.

The Bursar position is a full-time position at Stanford Lake College. The position is a Governing Body appointment and reports to the Headmaster and the Governing Body. The successful candidate will be responsible for: • All financial functions of the school including management of the financial affairs and all accounting duties in order to achieve targets, expenditure control and strategic objectives • Management of the bursary and scholarship programmes and investment portfolios • Insurance and risk management • Management of external contracts and on campus project management.

• Direction of procedures for purchasing to provide materials, equipment and services needed for the school to function economically but with due regard to quality.

• Human resource matters • Supervision, management and development of non-academic staff including the finance staff, estates manager, upkeep of buildings and grounds, transport division, non-academic computing operations and catering services.

• Overseeing the financial operation of the school shop.

• To oversee and manage the Financial strategic planning in conjunction with the Board of Trustees.

The requirements and competencies for this vacancy are: Education and experience: • A minimum of a B.Com Degree or equivalent (3 years study), preferably with a major in Accounting and Financial Management.

• At least 10 years’ experience in a financial manager/accountant role, or as a Bursar/Assistant Bursar at an Independent School.

• A CA(SA) qualifications would be a distinct advantage Technical competencies: • Knowledge and experience in Pastel Accounting and Payroll will be an advantage.

• Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial management principles including financial systems, financial reporting and compliance.

• Broad Business competencies.

Generic competencies: • A self-starter with strong organisational and administrative skills.

• Be a role model of good leadership and build a highly motivated and productive team with the ability to work under pressure, with precision.

• Well-developed management, interpersonal and communication skills.

• Hands-on person with a high level problem solving and conceptual reasoning skills.

The remuneration and benefits: A package commensurate with the position and relevant qualifications and experience will be negotiated during the recruitment process.

Should you be interested in the above vacancy and meet the stipulated requirements, please email your CV and cover letter to bursar@stanfordlakecollege.co.za.

Applications for this position close on 31st January 2019.

in the Tzaneen area.

N O R T H

The appointment of candidates is at the Stanford Lake Colleg’s sole discretion, taking into account factors such as Stanford Lake College’s Employment Equity Policy. Successful applicant will need to produce a police clearance certificate. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment and failure to meet the minimum requirements of the advertised post will result in applicants automatically disqualify themselves from consideration. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from Stanford Lake College within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful in your application.

Please note that submission of your CV and personal information to Stanford Lake College will be used solely for the purposes of recruitment of the above-mentioned vacancy and all internal process associated with this application. This data could be used for statutory reporting and the submission of your CV confirms your consent to this. Stanford Lake College hereby confirms that we will ensure that your data is protected as per the POPI Act.

Applications for the post must be accompanied by a full Curriculum Vitae and the names of three contactable referees, marked for the attention of the Headmaster.

Applications will be received by e-mail ONLY to the Headmaster at head@slc.co.za CLOSING DATE: Monday 21st January 2019 The College reserves the right not to proceed with filling this post. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment and failure to meet the minimum requirements of the advertised post will result in applicants automatically disqualifying themselves from consideration. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Cricket season starts on 12 January 2019

The Tzaneen swimming sensation Ruan Hanaczek-Kruger has astonished his supporters, coaches and critics by smashing through the competition at the South African Schools Swimming Championships held in Gauteng at Ellispark. Ruan won a gold medal in the 50m Breaststroke, 100m Breaststroke, the 200m Individual Medley and as part of the relay teams. He will now be preparing mentally for his big event later today (Thursday) which is the 100m Butterfly event. Ruan is the top seed for this event and should he repeat his golden performance would certainly be in the running for the prestigious Victor Ludorum. We spoke to his parents, Heidi and Bossie who are currently in Jeffrey’s Bay. “We are so proud we find it hard to speak without becoming emotional.” Follow us on Facebook for updates on Ruan’s performances.

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