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■ Joe Dreyer The term once in a Blue Moon suggests something happens very rarely. So, how often do Blue Moons occur? There are two ways of calculating the date of a Blue Moon namely a Seasonal Blue Moon which is the third Full Moon in an astronomical season with four Full Moons (versus the usual three) and the Monthly Blue Moon which is the second Full Moon in a month with two Full Moons. In the 1 100 years between 1550 and 2650, there are 408 seasonal Blue Moons and 456 monthly Blue Moons. This means that either Blue Moon occurs roughly every two or three years, although the monthly ones are a little more frequent than the seasonal ones.

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In many Northern Hemisphere cultures, each month’s Full Moon is named after a specific seasonal or natural phenomena, for example, Harvest Moon. When there are two Full Moons in a month, the second one doesn’t have a proper name. The term Blue Moon has over time become a placeholder name for the extra Full Moon. This way, the other 12 Full Moons keep their rightful place in relation to the solstices and equinoxes. This was the Blue Moon rising over Tzaneen on Saturday evening as captured by Joe Dreyer.

Claude Trenchly “Street” ■ Joe Dreyer The horrid route around the back of Tzaneng Mall along Claude Wheatley Street has now become even more treacherous. Not only have calls by the Tzaneen community been ignored by the Greater Tzaneen Municipality concerning the illegal parking of the taxis at this taxi rank, but calls to have the road resurfaced have also fallen on ears deafened by political appointments and greed. A contractor dug a trench from one side of the road to the other in an effort to improve drainage to the storm water drain. This was a few

months ago. The result was absolute traffic chaos. Eventually the project was completed – or so it seemed until the entire section was up earthed again a week ago. No notice, no warning. So now, between the sanctimonious taxi drivers on one side and the Mariana Trench on the other, motorists have only three-quarters of a lane through which to navigate the gauntlet of daily commute. “I have not seen the construction which you are referring to, but I would imagine that it is to improve storm water drainage at that section of the road?” said Neville

Ndlala, spokesperson for the GTM. “I will check with our team and revert back to you.” We also asked him for more information on the reason why the taxi rank has not yet been moved to a more suitable area as he explained eight months ago. He simply answered with “there is still no progress”. Perhaps the GTM could break down what is left of their R1 million waste of money (the concrete palisade fencing which has been removed and repurposed by the hawkers and the homeless) to provide adequate parking for the taxi rank on the opposite side of the current site?

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This photograph was taken by one of our readers while out and about town earlier this week. It highlights a number of things including poor quality control measures by whichever contractor was awarded the tender to brand state vehicles. It also points rather shockingly to the fact that the police oﬃcers were oblivious to the error even after it was pointed out to them. Does this, however, have any bearing on the investigative prowess of the SAPS detectives? If you spot any discrepancies as in this photograph above, please send them to joe@bulletin.us.com or via WhatsApp to 072 930 1462.

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The young ones at Trinity Land day care in Phalaborwa were introduced to the men and women who help keep them and their community safe through a visit by the Emergency Services to their school on Wednesday morning (yesterday). The VMART team, Mopani District Fire and Rescue service and Medical Team EMS visited the school to demonstrate the methods and equipment used by these responders on a daily basis. This was part of the school’s curriculum. Trinity Land wished to thank these brave men and women for their rime and their good work.

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Start with a cup of Joe ■ Joe Dreyer A very big man welcomed a small crowd gathered in the foyer at Mediclinic Tzaneen on Tuesday evening to oﬃcially launch the Dulcé coffee shop at the hospital. In attendance was hospital manager, Zane Fanie, Dr Ig van Rensburg and of course the owner of the Dulcé chain and former Springbok rugby legend, Kobus Wiese. The Dulcé café is the very first in Limpopo and is owned and managed by franchisee Brenda Alberts, who is herself well-known in the local business community. In his very brief address to the attendees, Wiese remarked that one need not be ill or in need of medical attention in order to enjoy a cup of the finest coﬀee in South Africa. Marketing and PR Manager for the group, Brigid Jaucot said that Dulcé Café is elated at the prospects of this new venture. “We are very excited to have gone into this partnership with our franchisee,

Cop arrested after tavern shooting ■ Jan Mafetsa The police have launched investigations after a police oﬃcer shot two brothers at his tavern at Makoxa village outside Giyani. Following the incident the police officer was arrested along with ten members of the community who, after the incident burnt the tavern to the ground. Other businesses belonging to the police oﬃcer and four vehicles which were parked in those properties were also set alight and destroyed. Limpopo police spokesperson, Moatshe Ngoepe said that as the police, they are warning members of the force to desist from being involved in such businesses.

“It is against the law for members of the police force to run businesses they know they are not allowed to be involved in. Nine suspects were arrested in connection with the burning of properties and were due to appear in court on Tuesday at the Giyani magistrate court. The victims were brothers residing in the village.” Ngoepe added that the police had launched investigations into the matter. The father of the victims said that as the family they were still traumatised by what had happened and appealed to police to guard against people who are involved in the running of such businesses while in their service. Further details were not available by the time of going to print.

Posters removed early ■ Jan Mafetsa

R193 616m for Tzaneen MIG

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The Mopani District Municipality seems to be shaking oﬀ the drowsiness of the elections and will finally look at solving the water crisis in the outlying areas of their jurisdiction. A sum of R14 million has apparently been allocated to the elucidating the water calamity in the latest draft budget which was presented to the public for scrutiny. During the meetings at Relela and Lesedi clusters on Friday, residents heard that the Greater Tzaneen Municipality (GTM) had been allocated the sum of R14 million through the Water and Sanitation Infrastructure

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aries of employees. The GTM had been allocated the sum of R179 616 for the Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG) projects in Tzaneen and it is to be used as follows; R35 million goes to Lenyenye and Thabina bulk Water Supply, Ritavi Water Supply will receive R22 million, Nkowankowa Sewage Plant has been allocated R3 379 million, Lephepane Bulk Water will receive R15 million, R83 029 goes to Thapane Water Reticulation and Rehabilitation while Tours Bulk Water gets R20 408. The total amount for the MIG for the district stands at R454 million and it is said to be adopted soon.

■ Joe Dreyer The wingless Boeing 737200 which has been the talk of the town the last week as it made its way from Polokwane to Hoedspruit, by road, has finally made it to its destination. The same aircraft engineers who helped to take apart the massive plane, are currently onsite busy piecing it back together. The plane will be transformed into a 12 bed aviator boutique hotel - the first of its kind for the area. For progress reports and detailed information and updates, follow the Aerotel on Facebook by typing in Aerotel. Hoedspruit in the search bar on your profile.

the ANC were still visible in some areas, in most areas in Tzaneen streets had been cleared of posters. “The other reason for the posters to be removed earlier was that they should be restored so they could be used in other elections such as the local government elections set for 2021. The problem is that if they are not removed in time, the other organisations could remove them and use them for themselves. Since it is no longer illegal to remove these posters, other parties could save money and take the boards down and reuse them.” By Tuesday contractors were working on ridding the billboards of the advertisements of political parties such as the ANC and the EFF which could be seen along some of the major roads in the region.

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grant. Out of this money R4 million will go for internal reticulation at Khujwana village, which includes the supplying of water to villagers inside the village. Currently street taps had been planted in the village but there is no water. R2 million has been allocated for the upgrading of internal systems at Mariveni village, R4 million goes to Makhubidung for internal sanitation and another R4 million goes to Thabina for the upgrading of the bulk line. Another development that raised the ire of community members was that 33 percent of the budget totalling R471 million will go towards the sal-

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The posters of many political parties which were hanged almost everywhere along the streets of Tzaneen and its townships, were removed shortly after the celebrations for the elections ended. The reason behind this move is due to parties wanting to avoid penalties for not removing their posters. It is said the duration posters on the lamp post is determined by the municipalities. They differ according to by-laws. A resident of Lenyenye who was involved in the hanging of the posters pre-election time, said they were instructed to remove them by party seniors. Failing to remove the posters on time would result in the municipalities removing the boards and the parties losing out on the deposits. Though in Lenyenye posters of

Brenda Alberts, a lady known and admired by many in Tzaneen and a local business owner in her own right. Brenda is a hands on operator who looks forward to growing the Dulce store not only to people visiting the hospital, patients and staff but also for those who want to stop by for a coffee or a bite to eat. This is currently our only Dulcé site situated in Limpopo and we look forward to opening more within the foreseeable future.” Dulcé has a long, rich history in South Africa starting with the first store that opened in Rink Street, Port Elizabeth in 1984. From humble beginnings, offering high-quality ice-cream manufactured on site, the company expanded rapidly through the 90’s and 2000’s until they boasted over 25 stores, enhancing their signature, European inspired espresso bar concept. Dulcé serves their own in-house roasted beans from their roastery in Heidelberg.

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Dogs kill child ■

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A helping hand for Mona

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A 3-year old toddler was killed by an unknown number of dogs in the backyard of a tavern in Zone 1 Mahwelereng outside Mokopane over the weekend. The police said that the 36-year old mother of the toddler had taken her child along with her to a local liquor tavern on Saturday evening. It is reported that she had laid her toddler to sleep in a room adjacent to the tavern and that sometime during the evening, the child awoke and went outside in search of the mother. It is believed that while the toddler was walking in the yard, the dogs attacked the child. Patrons from the tavern who heard the screams of the child, ran to the rescue. The child sustained serious injuries and was rushed to hospital. The child was declared dead on arrival. SAPS Provincial Commissioner in Limpopo, Lt Gen Nneke Ledwaba has condemned the killing of the toddler by the dogs and urged members of the community, especially mothers and guardians are advised to put child safety first. “Taking a child to the liquor outlet, is totally uncalled for and a practice that should cease immediately in order to avoid these types of incidents from occurring,” concluded Ledwaba.

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A 40-year old suspect has been arrested in the Louis Trichardt area in connection with the murder of Annette Kennealy (51) on the farm Welgevonden on Monday evening. The police stated on Wednesday morning that a manhunt was launched for the suspects who brutally stabbed to death the 51year old and this led to the arrest of one man 48 hours later. It is alleged that Kennealy, who was staying with her employee, was attacked by unknown suspects at this farm. Her family members were concerned after numerous attempts to contact her on her cell phone failed. One of her family members went to the farm to investigate and upon arrival found Kennealy lying on the floor of the home in a pool of her own blood. She appeared to have been bludgeoned to death with a hammer. The whereabouts of her employee, Kenny Ramatshimbila, was not known at the time of going to print and the motive behind the attack has still to be established. The police have appealed to Ramatshimbila to contact the Makhado police station or his nearest police station to assist in the investigations into this horrific crime. Though Police investigations are still continuing, the arrested suspect will appear in the Louis Trichardt Magistrate’s court soon.

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Miners arrested ■

Jeff Jackson

Three suspects aged between 30 and 40-years old are expected to appear in court on Monday after they were arrested on charges related to illegal mining in Modikwa, Limpopo. The suspects were apprehended during a joint disruptive operation conducted by the Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation with the assistance of the local police, the Department for Mineral Resources and Black Chrome mine securities. The trio were found busy mining at the shafts adjacent to where one of their associates was recently found dead on Tuesday by the mine security, reportedly from an incident where rocks fell on him whilst he was also illegally mining. Equipment which included an excavator, stock piles of precious metals to the value of over R400 000 and a Mercedes Benz ML 350 AMG belonging to the suspects were seized. The suspects are expected to appear at the Mecklenburg Magistrate’s Court to face charges relating to illegal mining, unlawful possession of precious metal and defeating the ends of justice.

Murderers loose ■

Jeff Jackson

Two murderers are on the loose in the Thohoyandou area after a crime they were involved in on Monday morning. The police in the Thohoyandou precinct are following up leads after a murder and house robbery incident which was reported in the Muledane, Mvudi Park location at around 04:00 that morning. It is alleged that two suspects armed with a firearm and knives, attacked three female tenants of a single quarters situated on the property of a family home in the location. The three were sleeping at the time. During the robbery, the suspects stabbed the female tenants, killing a 23-year old woman instantly, whilst the other two were seriously injured and admitted to hospital for medical treatment. The suspects are still unknown but police investigations are still continuing. Anyone with information that can lead to the apprehension of the suspects, should contact Capt Sithata at 082 414 7763 or the crime stop number 0860010111 or the crime line sms 32211 or the nearest police station.

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Being diagnosed with one of the dreaded diseases and having no medical aid is a catastrophe given the abysmal functioning of state hospitals in Limpopo. Mona Runkel (69) from Haenertsburg was diagnosed with lymph cancer almost a year ago. Mona was shunted for months from the Van Velden state hospital in Tzaneen to the Mankweng state hospital with little to no results. The Haenertsburg community as well as the local Care Association got involved. A benefit dinner was held to raise funds for treatment. This resulted in an appointment with Polokwane oncologist, Dr Malan, where Mona underwent various tests. From there she was referred to specialist surgeon Dr Wreyford. He decided to operate but Mona was first referred to specialist physician Dr Burger to ascertain whether her heart and lungs would cope with a major operation. Dr Burger gave her the all clear and Mona had the operation. The benefit dinner, although successful, only covered part of the R93, 000.00 bills.

When Dr Wreyford removed the stitches 10 days after the operation, he suggested a mammogram and radiation which would have cost a further R142, 000.00 if conducted privately. From the time Mona was diagnosed, a member of the community had been keeping Melissa Strydom from the Tzaneen Care Group informed. A discussion at The Red Plate restaurant between owner Colleen Venter and her family resulted in the Tzaneen Care Group being approached for help. Melissa together with Yasmeen Moosa and the rest of the angels within the TCG moved with the speed of lightning. Mona left for Johannesburg on Monday this week for treatment at the state-run oncology department of the Helen Joseph Hospital (formerly JG Strijdom) in Auckland Park. Meanwhile another fund raiser in the form of raffle tickets with prizes was organised by a member of the community who wishes to remain anonymous. R15, 000.00 was raised. The lucky winners were drawn on Tuesday evening - accommodation at SanWild tented camp to Adrian Lucas; accommodation at Stanford Lake Lodge to Tammy van Emmenis; accommodation at Viewpoint Guest House to Amy Selfe; accommodation at Mountain Fly Fishing to Kim Hughes; accommodation at Pennefather to Yke Osmer; a R500 food voucher from the Red Plate restaurant to Tanya Coetze.

Missing teen sought ■

Jeff Jackson

A search is currently underway for a missing teen in the Giyani area. The 17-year old Fumani Kevin Chabalala from Siyandhani village was out with a group of friends over the weekend at a tavern in the village. His friends told police that they left him at the tavern when they returned home and they have not yet seen or heard from him. Kevin never returned home and cannot be located at his friends and relatives. He was last seen wearing a pair of black trousers with a maroon, T-shirt and black All Stars. Anyone with information that can assist to reunite Kevin with his family should urgently contact Captain Mabunda on 0827290343 or or crime stop number 0860010111 or crime line sms 32211 or should contact the nearest police station.

Job seller caught ■

Jeff Jackson

Tinyiko Dister Mathye (48), was convicted for selling Urban Security Company jobs by the Thohoyandou Magistrate’s Court this past Friday. During May 2017, the Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation unit received information about an Urban Security Company supervisor who was selling jobs to aspiring jobseekers. An undercover operation was conducted and Mathye was arrested soon after she had accepted a R300 bribe. Many victims who also paid money to Mathye in order to secure employment came forward with information after hearing of her arrest in the media. Mathye was out on R1 000 bail until she was convicted on 31 counts of corruption and sentenced to 10 years imprisonment wholly suspended for five years on condition that she is not convicted for similar offence during the suspension period. Furthermore, she was ordered to pay back the victims money amounting to R18 100 in monthly instalments until the 31st of December 2019.

Pupil kills pupil ■

Jeff Jackson

In a shocking sign of the times, a 15-year old pupil stabbed to death a 16-year classmate at a school in Mankweng outside Polokwane. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon at Robert Macbaka Secondary school in the Ga-Mamabolo area. The name of the deceased is David Metlape who was completing his eighth grade and the name of the perpetrator has not been released. It is alleged that the two pupils had a fight while playing within the school premises and subsequently, the suspect produced a sharp instrument and stabbed the victim before fleeing from the scene. The victim was taken to the hospital for medical treatment but was certified dead on arrival. The Police were notified, responded immediately and a manhunt for the suspect ensued until he was arrested at his hideout in the area. The preliminary investigations led the Police to a spot where the murder weapon was hidden on top of a small hill outside the village. The suspect will appear in the Mankweng Magistrate court soon on a charge of murder. SAPS Provincial Commissioner in Limpopo Lt Gnl Nneke Ledwaba has condemned in the strongest terms, the acts of violence which are still prevalent at some schools in the Province. The Police investigations are still continuing.

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Tamatieste fees in die kontrei Die jaarlikse Tamatiefees wat deur die Laerskool Duiwelskloof aangebied is was inderdaad feestelik en ‘n lekker sukses. Daar was bulletjie-rugby, versie-netbal, oorgenoeg om te eet en te drink, pret, ontspanning en vir veral die onderwysers en ouers ook vreugdevolle inspanning om alles te reël. Die pragtige trompoppies van die SAVF-Tzaneen kleuterskool het die verrigtinge op die mooiste moontlike

noot laat afskop waarna daar volstoom teruggekeer is na raak-rugby op die hoofveld. Vriendskaplike wedstryde is tussen Unicorn Primary, Laerskool Duiwelskloof, Laerskool Tzaneen en Laerskool Phalaborwa gespeel. Hier is so paar fotos wat die dag se gebeure verlede Saterdagmiddag goed reflekteer. Fotos deur Joe Dreyer en Jacques Smuts.

Art meets gin in Modjadjiskloof ■ Bulletin The Old Packhouse Distillery is five kms outside Modjadjiskloof. Once a pack house for fruit, it was turned into a distillery some two years ago. Mark Dando, in charge of marketing and sales, conducted eight months of research and development before venturing into this craft market. Mark works together with his brother-in-law, Günther Obojkovits who is his master distiller, and three staﬀers. Mark took his first batch of gin to the Blueberry Festival in Haenertsburg two years ago and sold out within two hours. He now supplies Tops at Spar, the Liquor City group, hotels, restaurants, lodges and does a lot of direct sales to the public. The Old Packhouse has six diﬀerent flavours. They are Blueberry, Valencia, Crystal and Moringa clear. The two new additions are Mandarin and Moringa Pink. There were 30 South African craft gin makers when the Old Packhouse started. Now there are 180 and it’s a lot more competitive. Mark says, “If you’re not established, you won’t survive.” There are now also more craft gin makers in Limpopo notably in Phalaborwa and Polokwane. Everything is done by hand from distilling to bottling and labeling. The entire Old Packhouse is sealed and insulated,

the stainless chrome Mark Dando, the king of local gins, displays equipment gleams and the floors and walls are his products for tasting outside The kept spotless. Natural Eatery at last year’s festival. products are used with blueberries, mandarins and oranges sourced from local farms. The produce is kept in freezers and as Mark opened the one freezer, the pungent and enticing aroma of mandarin peels assailed the senses. The moringa is obtained from a Letsitele farm. Juniper, the main ingredient to make gin, is not grown in this ternational judges. Gin fudges, country and is imported from in little round tins, come in four Macedonia. The bottles are im- flavours, with blueberry gin ported from Italy. fudge being the favourite. Gin is the drink of the moAlso on the cards are different ment. It’s healthy and also one craft rums that will be ready by of the purest alcohols one can the end of the year. The licence consume. The Old Packhouse is being finalised. The rums are now produces between 1000 an agricultural rum made from and 2000 bottles a month and sugar cane juice and an indusit’s growing. It takes a week to trial rum made with molasses. make the gin. The ingredient is brought in The Old Packhouse has won from KwaZulu-Natal. Good several prestigious awards. rum must rest on wood and Valencia took a double gold oak in particular, and takes at the Michelangelo awards in six months to produce as this Cape Town in 2017 and gold takes the harshness out of for the Crystal gin. In 2018 it the taste. There will be white was a double gold for Moringa rum as well as two dark rums. gin. The Old Packhouse also The latter are spiced rum and won two golds at the Woman’s a creamed rum liqueur that’s Wine and Spirit Awards in Cape tipped to become the favourTown for the Crystal and Mo- ite. In this family run business, ringa gins in 2018. The awards Mark’s sister, Karen Obojkovits, take the form of blind tasting creates all the designs on the with a panel of national and in- bottles and his wife Sheena

does the accounting. Wine tastings are held by appointment between 9am and 3pm. Tasting the six diﬀerent gins takes 1-2 hours and the charge is R90 per person. Upstairs is a large area that Karen is using for her art classes and exhibitions. The first exhibition to be held in September is a collaboration titled “Lost and Found in Translation.” One artist’s work gets interpreted by another. Karen has created a watercolour landscape. This is being translated into beads by Sally Chalmers from the Beadhouse in Johannesburg, into Merle Payne’s Baroque style art, and into embroidery by Kaross in Letsitele. Karen is also oﬀering art workshops with the imminent first one titled “The Total Novice who can’t draw a Stickman.”

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Granny’s Grumbles - FEET OF CLAY

“Feet of clay” is used to describe an unexpected flaw or vulnerable point in the character of a hero or any admired person. This phrase originates from the bible (Daniel 2.31.32) and has become common over the years. I heard the phrase used on the radio a short while ago and got to thinking about how many of our heroes or icons fall flat and ruin our dreams. Take Elvis Presley – how many of us as teenagers were smitten by his songs and good looks. He was only 42 years of age when he died– grossly overweight and addicted to prescription pills. What a let-down for all of his ardent fans – including me!

And what about everybody’s darling – Marilyn Monroe – supposedly she committed suicide at the age of thirty-six due to an overdose of barbiturates -although to be honest there has always been speculation about the actual cause of her death. Unfortunately the list of famous people with feet of clay is an enormous one. I always found Michael Jackson a little weird but I am only one of few – he was a hit throughout the rest of the world and had only recently celebrated his 50th birthday when he died of an overdose of prescription drugs. Whitney Houston only made 48 when she expired due to an overdose of cocaine and of course Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin – both liked and admired by the somewhat younger crowd both died from an overdose of drugs at the tender age of 25. The list is endless but I shall not bore you with more facts – you are possibly wondering why on earth I am rambling on about stars of yesteryear. For two reasons actually -….and in both case I was so smitten by the persons concerned that I could hardly believe what they did to practically break my heart.. The first one was Guy Mitchell - only persons over 70 will know who I’m talking about – that includes all the ladies at Macadamia. He brought out hits like “Heartaches by the Number” and “Singing the Blues” during the middle and late fifties. At the age of sixteen I was besotted by him and had managed to acquire every song he had ever recorded, Some eighteen years later I had returned to Salisbury after spending years

in various little dorpies and one morning happened to hear on the radio that my hero was actually going to appear at a nightclub/restaurant within the next couple of weeks. I could hardly wait to contact an old friend of mine who had shared my enthusiasm for good old Guy. Since our respective husbands were both on a six-week call-up we decided to make up a gang of ladies who shared our passion for the singer. By the time we got ourselves together it turned out that the opening night was already sold out but we managed to get tickets for the following evening. In retrospect I’m glad that we missed the first evening – the following day the front page of our daily newspaper trumpeted the fact that “world famous Guy Mitchell got booed oﬀ stage and his contract cancelled after appearing too inebriated to climb the steps to the stage” My family had a field day teasing me about my erstwhile idol. The second man with feet of clay who practically broke my heart (and many others) was Hansie Cronje. I am an avid cricket enthusiast and he was my hero. He could do no wrong. When the news first broke I refused to believe it and remember saying something like “I’d put my head on a block before I would believe that – some reporter trying to make a name for himself”. Lucky nobody took me up on that. Judging by the amount of divorces in recent times (in spite of the fact that marriage is no longer considered a necessity for starting a family) I believe that they got it right in the bible. People with “feet of clay” are alive and well in every aspect of our society.

“When you’re young, you’re shocked by the amount of people who have feet of clay. Older, you’re surprised by the number of people who don’t” - Malcolm Forbes

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Rev Ron Reiners Anglican Church Mag die Here met u wees. Ek verstaan nie die mensdom al prober ek hoe hard! Ek lees in die koerant van ‘n Dominee wat by ‘n rugby wedstryd ‘n bier drink en almal klim op die wa en gee hul meening, die herrie is los. Hoe kan ‘n dominee so iets doen? Hier lê die probleem; mense dink dat leeraars is bo enige iemand anders en al verkondig hulle die Evangelie aan, moet hulle in ‘n heilig toring bly. Hulle mag nie menslik wees nie. Ek wonder hoe mense hul Bybel lees? Gebruik hulle die Bybel vir hulle eie gewin? Daar is beslis riglyne in die Bybel maar dit moet in konteks geneem word. Enige skrif leesing kan verdraai word om die mens te pas en om vir ander te veroordeel. Maar Jesus het ook gese: “Die wie nie gesondig het, laat hom die eerste klip gooi” Nou wonder ek ook wat sal gebeur as dit kom by die Engelse kerke wat wel wyn in die nagmaal gebruik, is hulle ook sondaars? In die dae wat Jesus hier op aarde was, was dit die gebruik om wyn te drink by ‘n maaltyd, ek vermoed dat die rede was dat die water miskien brak was. Jesus het nie die mens hieroor veroordeel maar het ook daarvan gedrink. Maar matigheid was die sleutel woord en so moet alles gedoen word. As die dominee in ‘n besope staat was so dit heel te maal anders gewees het. Maar wat doen ‘n gewone mens as hy of sy sien dat ‘n dominee wel vervalle raak? Daar is riglyne in die Bybel hoe gewerk moet gaan, gebruik mense hierdie riglyne, of hardloop hulle en verkondig dit aan almal aan? Daar is ook ‘n ou gesegde wat se “Vee voor jou eie huis eers skoon voordat jy by jou bure skoon maak. Ja, ‘n mens is maar ‘n mens en so veroordeel on sander sonder om eers die waarheid te ondersoek. As jy Christelike is hoort jy nie ander te veroordeel, jy moet die beeld wat Christus gestel het na volg. Ons leeraars is menslik en maak Foute maar ons is nie engele en ons gemeentes moet ons met liefde vertel waar ons fouteer en ons help om ons lewenstyl op ‘n gesonde voet bring. Dit is tog wat in die Bybel staan. Bid eerder vir ons en moet ons nie so maklik veroordeel nie. Mag die Here julle seen. Blessings.

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Dit alles onder een dak en in een naweek. Vrydag 31 Mei en Saterdag 1 Junie op Wolkberg se kerkterrein. Dit gaan behoorlik gons by Wolkberg se terrein op die twee dae. Basaarkos, die lekkerste poedings, ‘n teetuin waar jy saam met jou vriende

kan kuier en hope kindervermaak. Kom koop jou week se vars groente en vrugte. Kom ontmoet die rugby sterre van die toekoms en kyk na ons viervoetige dierekinders se vernuf. Vir die tuiniers sal daar plante en saailinge te koop wees. Saterdag kan die motor- en motorfiets entoesiaste ‘n draai kom maak en kom kyk na al die stylvolle motors. En natuurlik, SAVF Tzaneen Kleuterskool se Trompoppies. Voorwaar iets vir elkeen om te kom geniet – alles in een naweek! Kaartfasiliteite beskikbaar slegs vir aankope/inbetalings. Geen kontant onttrekkings.

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Die inwoners van Pioniers woonstelle wil baie graag die volgende persone en instansies bedank vir hul toegewyde ondersteuning van die bejaardes. Thys Steynberg vir die groente, Ansie Opperman vir die suurlemoene. Vir “Be-That-Guy” Manne vir die Breakfast Braai-ete, dit was heerlik gewees. Tinus du Plessis van Alldays, Derick van Harmony, Christo van Heerden van Jonkmanspruit en Pierre van Fruit One Hoedspruit vir die Groente en Vrugte. “Baie, baie dankie vir elkeen van julle. Ons as inwoners van Pioniers is opreg dankbaar vir alles wat julle vir ons doen en beteken.

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In light of the recent Kuga fire-scare saga which placed the world’s oldest motor manufacturer in the media spotlight for all the wrong reasons, Ford have in an attempt to save face, launched a newer, slicker Kuga ST line. We took a look at some of the online reviews and were very pleasantly surprised. The petrolheads from Cars.co.za took one of the new Ford babies out for a bit of trip around the block. Here is what they had to say of the experience. While ST versions of the Focus and Fiesta have made Ford’s performance badge a household name and inspired legions of fans in the petrolhead community, this is NOT an ST version of the Kuga. Instead, the ST Line badge denotes aesthetic upgrades only, even if the 2.0T AWD’s suspension has received a light ST treatment. The ST-Line spec is designed to appeal to those looking for something that looks like a high-performance vehicle. It’s a rather bold move to apply it to a rather large SUV – some may even regard it as counter-intuitive – but it’s a tactic the German brands have been using successfully for decades. Audi oﬀers the S-Line trim, MercedesBenz the AMG Line, and a number of BMW derivatives bear M badges. Size-wise, the Kuga sits roughly in the middle of the family car market, which, given the relative age of Ford’s platform (7 years), is quite to be expected. However, it is still large enough to provide generous cabin space for passengers (it can comfortably seat 4 adults, while 3 kids will happily fit side-by-side on the rear bench), plus significant load space for luggage, bicycles and groceries, without feeling cumbersome to manoeuvre. An electric tailgate is now standard on all Kuga derivatives and includes a leg-swing opening function, a feature that allows for hands-free operation of the tailgate (even if the car is locked), as long as the key is in your pocket. The function is activated by swinging your foot under the rear of the car to open the tailgate. Two engines are available for the ST-Line derivatives. We tested the 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder turbopetrol, while a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder turbodiesel is also available. With power and torque figures of 177 kW and 340 Nm, the Kuga feels well motivated and eager. It’s not a particularly fast car, but in-gear acceleration is strong and there’s more than enough oomph to ensure the experience is never boring. The peak torque figure is available nice and low down in the rev range (from 2 000 rpm to 4 500 rpm), making it a particularly easy to get the best out of the motor. The car cruises comfortably on the motorway and the 6-speed transmission ensures the engine speed remains low at highway speeds. However, the average fuel consumption is potentially the Achilles heel of the package. Ford claims an average figure of 8.6 L/100km, but we saw a worst indicated figure of about 12 L/100km. After a 200 km drive on open roads, the readout dropped to 8.7 L/100 km, but neither of those figures is particularly impressive, as the car was never driven with more than 2 adults and light luggage, or 4 adults with no luggage. Perhaps the diesel might be the better option to reduce running costs. With 132 kW and 400 Nm, it won’t be boring to drive, and that extra torque will prove handy when towing or fully loaded. And importantly, on paper at least, fuel consumption is claimed to be 40% better than the petrol motor. If you would like to read the full reviews on the new Kuga ST line, head over to www.cars.co.za or better yet, why not pop in to BB Motors Ford and take one of these babies out for a spin?

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Now with a longer wheelbase and 7 seats, there’s little more you’ll long for in a car. A 3rd row of seats comes standard across the range and with this much room, trips to destinations near and far will be extremely comfortable. So, wherever life takes you, you’re guaranteed a great journey in this one. To find out more about New Tiguan Allspace, visit Lannie Motors Tzaneen.

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One panel beating outfit has become a household name in the industry through their diligent service to the Tzaneen community over the last three decades. Trans Letaba Panelbeaters grew with the Tzaneen community from its inception in 1984 and has stood as the bastion of not only handson service, but quality workmanship guided by the strict industry standards as set out by all major motor manufacturers serviced by Hansie Botha and his dedicated

team. Last week Friday business owners, clients and friends of this family owned and managed outfit were treated to a grand birthday bash in the workshop in Antimony Street in celebration of this milestone 30 years of service. Following a brief introduction and historical presentation, guests were treated to cocktails and canapés and an evening of fellowship. If you require the trusted service of one of the most experienced in the business, contact Trans Letaba Panelbeaters on 015 307 1308.

Family is key. Hansie Botha, his wife, Melaine on his left and his mother and business partner Magdalena Carshagen with his sister and her husband from the UK to the right

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Legals LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNT IN DECEASED ESTATE LYING FOR INSPECTION In terms of Section 35(5) of Act 66 of 1965 notice is hereby given that copies of the liquidation and distribution account (first and final) in the estate specified below will be open for the inspection of all persons with interest therein for a period of 21 days from the date of publication hereof, and at the oﬃces of the Master in Polokwane and the Magistrate’s oﬃce in Tzaneen. Should no objection thereto be lodged with the Master concerned during the specified period, the executors will proceed to make payment in accordance with the account. Registration Number of Estate: 2997/2018 Surname: VAN ZYL Name: GERHARDUS JOHANNES Identity Number: 5509105015080 Last address: 11 Pompagalana, Tzaneen Joubert & May Attorneys 50 Boundary Street P O Box 35, 0850 Tzaneen Tel (015) 307 3660 Ref.: Mr Rech/avs/R14752 May301__________________________

In the estate of the late ROBERT BENJAMIN DU PLESSIS, identity number 3804215022080, Master’s reference number 0003272/2019, pensioner, widower, and who was ordinarily resident at 15 Hendrik van Schalkwyk Street, Tzaneen, Limpopo Province and, who died on the 15th of February 2019 All persons having claims against the above estate are hereby called upon to file their claims with the undersigned within 30 days from the date of the publication hereof. Joubert & May Attorneys P O Box 35, Tzaneen Ref.: A E Rech/avs/R15105 May301__________________________

In the estate of the late PETRUS JACOBUS DU TOIT, identity number 4111295031083, Master’s reference number 0003264/2019, pensioner, married in community of property to JULIA MARIA DU TOIT, Identity number 47013000031084 and who was ordinarily resident at Goue Jare Bejaardesorg, Duiwelskloof, Limpopo Province and, who died on the 15th of March 2019 All persons having claims against the above estate are hereby called upon to file their claims with the undersigned within 30 days from the date of the publication hereof. Joubert & May Attorneys P O Box 35, Tzaneen Ref.: A E Rech/avs/R15081

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT OF THE TZANEEN TOWN PLANNING SCHEME, 2000, IN TERMS OF REGULATION 18(1)(a) OF SPLUMA REGULATIONS, 2015 AND SECTION 57 OF THE SPLUMA BY-LAW, 2016 OF GREATER TZANEEN MUNICIPALITY TZANEEN AMENDMENT SCHEME 422 I, Floris Jacques du Toit of Jacques du Toit & Associates, Town and Regional Planners, being the authorized agent of the registered owner of Part of the Remainder and Proposed Portion 5 of the farm Languedoc 563LT, hereby give notice in terms of Spluma 2013 and the Greater Tzaneen Spluma Bylaws, 2016 that we have applied to the Greater Tzaneen Municipality for the amendment of the Tzaneen Town Planning Scheme, 2000, by the incorporation of the property situated directly north of Letsitele town and west of Letsitele Ext 3, into the Scheme and allocation of “Special for Commercial and Retail Purposes” rights, inclusive of a diesel depot and chemical depot. 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 the period of 30 days from 24 May 2019 (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 on or before 25 June 2019, quoting the above mentioned heading, the objector’s interest in the matter, the ground(s) of the objection/representation, the objector’s property description, phone numbers and address. A person who cannot write may during oﬃce hours and within the objection period, visit the abovementioned Municipality requesting assistance to transcribe his/her objections, comments or representations. Contact person: Mr M J Mathye (015307 8031). Address of Agent: Jacques du Toit & Associates, PO Box 754, Tzaneen, 0850 Tel. 015-307 3710 May301__________________________

KENNISGEWING VAN AANSOEK OM WYSIGING VAN DIE TZANEEN DORPSBEPLANNINGSKEMA, 2000 INGEVOLGE REGULASIE 18(1)(a) VAN SPLUMA REGULASIES, 2015 EN ARTIKEL 57 VAN DIE SPLUMA VERORDENING VAN 2016 VAN DIE GROTER TZANEEN MUNISIPALITEIT TZANEEN WYSIGINGSKE-

MA 422 Ek, Floris Jacques du Toit van Jacques du Toit & Medewerkers, Stads- en Streeksbeplanners, synde die gemagtigde agent van die eienaar van ‘n Gedeelte van die Restant en Voorgestelde Gedeelte 5 van die plaas Languedoc 563LT, gee hiermee ingevolge die bepalings van Spluma 2013 en die Groter Tzaneen Munisipaliteit Spluma Verordening, 2016, dat ons by die Groter Tzaneen Munisipaliteit aansoek gedoen het vir die wysiging van die Tzaneen Dorpsbeplanningskema, 2000, deur die insluiting van die eiendom geleë direk noord van Letsitele dorp en wes van Letsitele Uitbreiding 3, en deur die toekenning van “Spesiaal vir Kommersiële en Kleinhandel” regte insluitend ‘n dieseldepot en kunsmis/ chemikalieë depot. 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 24 Mei 2019 (die datum van eerste publikasie van hierdie kennisgewing). Besware teen of vertoë ten opsigte van die aansoek moet skriftelik voor of op 25 Junie 2019 gerig word aan die Munisipale Bestuurder by bovermelde adres of afgelewer word by Kamer 257, Burgersentrum, Agathastraat, Tzaneen, met verwysing na bostaande opskrif, die beswaarmaker se belang in die saak, die gronde/redes vir die beswaar, die beswaarmaker se eiendomsbeskrywing, telefoonnommer en adres. Enige persoon wat nie kan skryf nie mag gedurende kantoorure en binne die beswaretyd die bovermelde Munisipaliteit besoek en hulp versoek om sy/haar besware, kommentare of voorstelle op skrif te stel. Kontakpersoon: Mnr M J Mathye (015-3078031). Adres van agent: Jacques du Toit & Medewerkers, Posbus 754, Tzaneen, 0850 Tel. 015307 3710 May301__________________________

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL CONSENT TO ESTABLISH A GUEST HOUSE AND OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION (SPECIAL USE) IN TERMS OF SECTION 68 OF THE SPLUMA BY-LAWS OF GREATER TZANEEN MUNICIPALITY 2016, READ TOGETHER WITH CLAUSE 15 THE TZANEEN TOWN PLANNING SCHEME 2000 I, Willem Johannes Jacobsz of Omniplan CC Town Planners, being the authorised agent of the registered owner of Portion 120 of Broederstroomdrift 534-LT hereby give notice in terms

of Section 68 of the SPLUMA By-Law of Greater Tzaneen Municipality 2016, read together with clause 15 of the Tzaneen Town Planning Scheme 2000, that I have applied to the Greater Tzaneen Municipality for Special Consent to utilise the property for the purposes of a Guest House and Overnight Accommodation (Special Use). 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 24 May 2019 (the date of the first publication of 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 24 June 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 number 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 (015-307-8031) Address of Agent: Omniplan Town Planners, P.O. Box 2071, TZANEEN, 0850. Tel. 015 307 1041. Ref. J209

AANSOEK SPESIALE TOESTEMMING VIR ‘N GASTEHUIS EN OORNAG AKKOMMODASIE (SPESIALE GEBRUIK) INGEVOLGE ARTIKEL 68 VAN DIE SPLUMA BY-WET 2016 VAN DIE GROTER TZANEEN MUNISIPALITEIT, SAAMGELEES MET KLOUSULE 15 VAN DIE TZANEEN DORPSBEPLANNINGSKEMA 2000 Ek, Willem Johannes Jacobsz van Omniplan CC Stadsbeplanners, synde die gemagtigde agent van die geregistreerde eienaar van Gedeelte

120 van Broederstroomdrift 534-LT gee hiermee ingevolge Artikel 68 van die SPLUMA By-Wet 2016 van die Groter Tzaneen Munisipaliteit, saamgelees met Klousule 15 van die Tzaneen Dorpsbeplanningskema 2000 kennis dat ek by die Groter Tzaneen Munisipaliteit aansoek gedoen het vir Spesiale Toestemming om die eiendom te gebruik vir ‘n Gastehuis en Oornag Akkommodasie (Spesiale Gebruik). Besonderhede van die aansoek lê ter insae gedurende gewone kantoreure by die

kantoor van die Munisipale Bestuurder, Burgersentrum, Agathastraat, Tzaneen vir ‘n tydperk van 30 dae vanag 24 Mei 2019 (die datum van eerste publikasie van hierdie kennisgewing). Besware teen of vertoë ten opsigte van die aansoeke moet skriftelik voor 24 Junie 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 beswaaarmaker se belang

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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 person: Mnr. M J Mathye (015-307-8031) Adres van Agent: Omniplan CC, Posbus 2071, TZANEEN, 0850. Tel. 015 307 1041. Ref. J209

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FANISA ESTHER HLUNGWANI Of Mavele village passed away on Thursday16/05/2019 and will be buried on Saturday 25-05-2019. The service will start 06:00 at Mavele Village and then proceed to the local cemetary at Mavele where she will be laid to rest. Tzaneen 015 307 3116 Member Of The NFDA BB: DIBB00224/3807

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Steynberg Trok & Trekker. 8 Ton Trokke te huur R25.50/km + btw, 8 Ton Koeler Trok R28/km + btw, 12 Ton Trok R27.50/km + btw & 20 Ton @ R34.50/km + btw, Lowbed trailer @ R34.50/ km + btw. 6 cube tipper @ R27/km + btw eenrigting. Vragmotor met kraan R2700/dag. Terme & voorwaardes geld.

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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

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Service & repair on trailers and caravans. Suppliers of ice. Trailers for hire: Double & Single axle Car, Piggyback Cattle Luggage trailers

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Wintersport - bane warm gespeel Larrie na Lim ■ Joe Dreyer Alhoewel die midjaareksamen in volle swang is, het etlike ligawedstryde in verskeie wintersportdissiplines die afgelope tyd plaasgevind. Veral op die netbalbane het vreugdevure hoog gebrand toe die Merensky-eerstespan op die 16de Mei ‘n oorwinning van 33-24 teen Hoërskool Frans du Toit gevier het, nadat hulle net die week tevore met Hoërskool Ellisras (36-18) afgereken het. Alhoewel die O/14A-meisies op die dag met slegs een doel verloor het en die tweedespan nie die knoop kon deurhaak nie, spog al die ander spanne met oortuigende oorwinnings. Die Plasie-rugbyseuns het op Saterdag, 18 Mei, na Mookgopong gereis om teen Hoërskool Hans Strijdom kragte te meet. Die O/14A-, O/16A- en Tweede-spanne stap as oorwinnaars van die veld af. Terselfde tyd het Modjadjiskloof gewemel van sokkerentoesiaste tydens die jaarlikse The King’s Court Sokkertoernooi. Merensky se seniorspan het wedstryde teen TKC (2-1), Khanyisa (1-0), Helmeg (0-0) en Nyukani (1-0) gespeel en is sodoende eerste in die toernooi geplaas. In die semifinaal teen Khanyisa verloop sake gelykop (0-0) en moes die Plasiespan na ‘n reeks doelskoppe, die knie buig. Die junior sokkerspan het drie gelykop wedstryde gehad teen TKC, Khanyisa en Nyukani. Hulle wen wel teen Helmeg met ‘n telling van 2-1. In die semifinaal teen Khanyisa verloor hul egter met een doel 0-1.

■ Joe Dreyer ‘n Aspirante jong Vlak 1 gimnas vanuit die Zani’s Tzaneen kamp het tydens die onlangse Limpopo Kwalifiseerende rondtes vir die provinsiale gimnastiek-kompitisie gekwalifiseer. Liam Dreyer (8), ‘n leerling aan die Laerskool Tzaneen, het ‘n silwer medalje verwerf en algeheel derde in sy Vlak 1 groep geeindig en sal more (Vrydag) aan die Limpopo-kampioenskappe op Thabazimbi gaan deelneem. Tydens die kompetisie op Pietersburg op die 17de Mei vanjaar het hy aan vier items deelgeneem en met ‘n 8.86 algehele gemiddeld weggestap.

Three Unicorns at Provincials ■ Joe Dreyer Three young Unicorns excelled in their various sporting disciplines over past week to be awarded their provincial colours for biathlon and gymnastics. Dario Wasley competed in the boys U/10-11 category despite him only being nine years old. Earlier this year he participated in his very first Levels gala at the South African Nationals and despite his rivals being up to two years his senior, Wasley managed to place 12th in the 100m breaststroke and 10th in the 50m breast stroke in the finals. Two siblings, Retha and Marius Mostert, showed oﬀ their skills in Polokwane at the Zani’s Gymnastics Academy Limpopo qualifying rounds which took place on the 17th of May. Retha specialises in rhythmic and she performed well in two disciplines at the qualifiers, namely free dance and dance with an apparatus. She will be traveling to Thabazimbi tomorrow (Friday) to participate in the Limpopo championships. Marius is taking part in the Men’s Artistic gymnastics (MAG) Level one. Here they must do four routines which each counts out of 10 points (Floor routine, Vault, P-bars and High bar). Marius has now qualified during the club competition at the Zanis Gymnastics Academy club in Polokwane. He will be taking part in the Limpopo Provincial competition in Thabazimbi.

Mopani in sig ■ Joe Dreyer

Mariesa wys hakskene

Die laaste netbal liga wedstryde het plaasgevind op Dinsdag, 14 Mei. Laerskool Tzaneen het te staan gekom teen Dr Annecke. Baie mooi netbal is gespeel en die Larries se O/12A- en B spanne asook die O/13A- en B spanne dring deur na die Mopani Kampioenskappe.

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Anika du Toit en Amelia Booth

Mariesa Schutte

Op Saterdag, die 4de Mei, het ‘n halfdosyn Merensky-atlete aan die tweede landloop liga by Northern Academy Primary School in Polokwane deelgeneem. Mariesa Schutte behaal ‘n eersteplek in die meisies 16 jaar ouderdomsgroep. Anika du Toit (meisies 14 jaar), Amelia Booth (meisies 15 jaar) en Joné du Toit (meisies 16 jaar) het hul persoonlike beste tye behaal. Drikus du Toit (seuns 14 jaar) en Louis Haynes (senior mans) het hul ook goed van hul taak gekwyt.

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We’re all squared - for now ■

Joe Dreyer

On Monday afternoon Stanford Lake College hosted the Red Army from Tzaneen for three rounds of exciting hockey action. Ben Vorster have long since been one of the Badgers’ closest rivals and with these two schools being the first in the region to sport an astro pitch each, these were sure to be tough encounters which would serve as the runup for Stanford heading into this weekend’s games against the revered Beaulieu College. The First team Girls took to the turf at around 16:00 that afternoon. The game was off to a somewhat rocky start as both teams seemed to struggle to find their footing. Ben Vorster was hungry for a win, but the Badgers were unwilling to satiate that appetite and so for the first half of the four-chukka match, there were no goals or noteworthy attempts to score. At the start of the third chukka this changed as both teams shifted gear. The Reds were the first to up the pace and there were some amazing runs down the side lines by the Ben Vorster wings which should have amounted to points on the scoreboard, had it not been for the impeccable Badger defensive line-up. Ben Vorster’s centre forward fired off a rocket of a shot at the net which was miraculously warded off by the lightning

quick Melike Naude in the keeper’s padding. The three short corners conceded by Stanford’s girls in blue - which should have seen the Reds lead by at least two goals - seemed to be the wakeup call needed for the Badgers to choose “make” instead of break. Kate Wood was well positioned in the top D to pick up on a wayward shot at goal and Babe Ruth it into the net to place the hosts in the lead. Laurencia Van Dyk, the Vossie-keeper was caught completely oﬀ-guard and even managed a grin at Wood’s very impressive shot. The Reds fired back in the form of their centre forward, the extreme ly nippy Milane

Fulu Managa sticks it out against Liam Meintjies

Smit who let loose at the Badger keeper a number of times but could not kink the armour. One of Smit’s goal attempts was perceived to have hit the back of the board, but it was denied. Time was running out and with just two minutes left in the fourth chukka, it would be the local hurdles

Milane Smit battles Tshedza Moila

star, Lia Revelas who nailed the final goal in the Vossie coﬃn and secure a 2-0 Badger home-win. The boys braved the icy cold mountain air just after 17:00 that afternoon for the First team showdown and the blanket-clad spectators were not disappointed. The first two chukkas saw neither side scoring any goals despite some good breaks and some remarkable shots at goal from impossible angles by the strikers. The Boys’ game went much the same way as the fairer ones’ before them with the two teams so evenly matched it took 45 minutes for the goal-tally to open with a big hit from Vossie Heinrich Ackerman which sped past keeper Owen Venter in the dying moments of the third chukka. Artwell Mokgoloboto would add another to the board to hand Ben Vorster a hard-fought 2-0 victory. Both teams will now go back to the drawing board and revaluate their finishes ahead of their next encounters. From the side-lines it appeared as though despite the obvious skills of the individual players and some brilliantly executed set-pieces, much is needed to be done to ensure that short-corners are converted into goals.

Badger net-warden Owen Venter watches Heinrich Ackerman’s shot hit the net

Photos: Joe Dreyer and GKT Sportpics