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Strict Covid-19 regulations were not enough to prevent the long arm of lady justice from metting her judgements as court orderlies, prosecutors and even the magistrate convened on garden furniture in the parking area of the Naphuna magistrate’s court in Lenyenye on Monday. Read this story on page 4.

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Renier de Lange het nou al moed opgegee met die hoeveelheid privaatbakkies wat hul bourommel op sy erf in Grensstraat, amper op ‘n daaglikse basis gaan stort. Die stuk grond is oorkant die Pioniers aftreewoonstelle geleë en sou op ‘n stadium verlede jaar aan ‘n sakeman in die dorp verkoop word. Die man het blykbaar voor die koopkontrak en goedkeuring verwerk is, begin om sy voertuie met vragte vol bourommel aan te ry. Nadat hy nie

goedkeuring kon kry om die stuk grond te koop nie, het hy de Lange se oproepe aanhoudelik ignoreer en die koop het deur die mat geval. Sederdien het de Lange die hope bourommel op sy eie onkostes platgestoot en die grond gelyk gemaak. Nie twee weke later nie, het die bakkies weereens opgedaag en bloot hul rommel daar begin aflaai. Om hierdie te verhoed sal de Lange ‘n heining om die area moet span. “Ek het nou al moed opgegee met hierdie ouens. In die verlede het ek mense soontoe gestuur en ‘n paar

keer self soontoe gejaag om die ouens te keer, maar dit hou net nie op nie. Dit kos my ‘n klomp geld en verg baie tyd en energie, so al wat ek nou maar kan doen is om die plek weer gelyk te stoot en ‘n palisade heining om die erf op te rig,” het hy aan Bulletin gesê. “Maar die probleem is, daardie stuk grond gaan uiteindelik vol raak, en dan sal ek ‘n stormwaterpyp moet aanlê. Ons is in moeilike tye nou, so dit sal alles moet wag vir eers.” Omdat hierdie stuk grond privaateiendom is, het die munisipaliteit nie werklik sê oor die erf nie en

rus die verantwoordelikheid op die skouers van die eienaar. Indien die area nie netjies en skoon gehou word nie, kan die munisipaliteit moontlik hom aanspreek daaroor, en selfs beboet. “Kyk, dis nou nie die ideale omstandighede nie, maar gelukkig is die rommel wat daar gestort word nie plastiek en ander skadelike vullis nie, so ek kan darem nog die situasie red. Dis net soveel onnodige ekstra kopseer. Ek is regtig nie lus om in een of ander regsaksie hieroor betrokke te raak nie, so ek hou maar aan skoonmaak.”

“Our hospitals are not full” – Health MEC ■ Jeff Jackson Pressure brought to the Department of Health by the rapid increase in infections and deaths in Limpopo has allegedly forced them to order more oxygen ventilators. The surge in new Covid infections heralded a visit to the province by the Health Minister Zweli Mkhize, to check the situation for himself. Limpopo recently moved to the fourth spot in the number of deaths related to the virus. This come on the heels of the reports by the department of bankruptcy after, as they claim, they returned the money they received from Treasury that was not used to fight the first wave in the province. Acting Head of Department, Ntodeni Ndwamato, revealed that

the provincial department had ordered more oxygen ventilators to supplement the existing 80 in the province. She said that the department initially ordered the equipment, but the order was cancelled after the supplier took too long to deliver during the first wave. The procurement will cost the department R106 million while R64 million was spent in preparing for the surge. This came during Mkhize’s visit to Tshilidzini hospital in Thohoyandou in the Vhembe district where he promised that ventilators would be delivered. He attributed his visit to Limpopo to the high rise in infections compared to the cases in the first wave. He said the second wave in the province was delayed and he blamed it on non-wearing of masks

and lack of social distancing. “The provincial surge was delayed, hence we see the numbers growing just like in the Northern Cape, NorthWest and Mpumalanga, and we discovered that this behaviour is driven by people no longer wearing masks or practising social distancing,” he said. Tshilidzini is reported to have two Covid-19 patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and the staff there told Mkhize that they were understaffed. Limpopo MEC for Health, Dr Phophi Ramathuba refuted claims that the province might be under pressure and said that they are now preparing themselves for the situation just in case a need might arise. “At the moment we are not under pressure,

we just need to prepare ourselves in case there will be a need. We also have empty beds because our hospitals are not full.” ***Editor’s comment: If Limpopo’s people were not wearing masks and keeping to the social distancing protocols during the first wave, which has now according to the minister led to the second wave, why are the numbers climbing now that the wearing of masks have become mandatory? Secondly, why does the health MEC state that the government hospitals are not full, yet the minister is worried about the many Covid deaths on the increase in the province? Is the minister ill-informed, is the MEC ill-informed, or are the numbers wrong and people are recovering quicker than reported?

Heineken shelves R6bn SA investment ■ Jeff Jackson Two prominent beer distributors in the country reported that they were going to cut jobs and investments because of the alcohol prohibition. This amid calls to government to permit off-site sales and consumption, to save small businesses such as taverns, bars and independent retailers. President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged the hardships faced by the industry and it is hoped the ban will be lifted soon. Heineken South African announced that it will cut its workforce by 7% and shelve their R6 billion future

investments. The brewer created a thousand jobs in the country. The Netherlands based company which produces brands such as Windhoek, Heineken and Soweto Gold said they had shelved their investments in August 2020. The money would have been aimed at various restructuring operations. “Unfortunately, this review will mean we will need to reduce the number of employees across some departments. Prior to considering this action the company implemented various mitigating measures throughout 2020. Unfortunately, given the ongoing challenging situation the

company finds itself in, these measures are no longer adequate to manage and sustain the operating costs of the business,” said Heineken’s Human Resources Director, Yvonne Mosadi. Anheuser-Busch InBev, the holding company of the South African Breweries were the first to announce the shelving of their R5.4 billion empowerment scheme which was launched in February 2020 and was aimed at building more plants in the country in order to create employment for the unemployed. President Ramaphosa was forced to respond where he said his heart is paining to see such development shelved. Recently the compa-

ny announced the cutting of staff responsible for packaging and logistics. It blamed the decision on the continuous alcohol ban and they further announced that they were going to hold a meeting with the government to be exempted of levies for the businesses that are not operational. It said that it could not comprehend why it should continue paying excise tax while there is no money being made during the ban. In the meantime, tavern owners have demanded that their liquor licenses payments be placed on hold until such time as they are able to afford paying for their renewal.

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Eloise opened the door – there will be more

The Tzaneen Dam: stunning photo taken by local chopper pilot, Jacques du Toit of Bosveld Smeermiddels on the 27th of January.

■ Joe Dreyer The tropical storm Eloise which battered Mozambique last week and eventually made her way across to the South African NorthEastern regions left a great deluge in her wake. Friday, the 22nd of January, residents of Mopani district recorded humidity levels upwards of 88%. The following afternoon, Saturday the 23rd of January, a light drizzle blanketed the region and by that evening the heaven’s opened up. On the 22nd of December, a month prior to the arrival of Eloise, the department of Water and Sanitation expressed concern over the alarmingly low levels of the Tzaneen and Middle-Letaba dams which

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stood at 0.9% and 9.7% respectively. Though there was some heavy rains in the start of the new year which raised Tzaneen dam’s water level to a more promising 21.7% by the 18th of January, the levels remained caused for alarm. Until the weekend. When the rain had finally subsided by Wednesday morning, the latest dam level stats showed an increase in all the area’s major catchment areas which included Tzaneen Dam on 36.26%. Ebenezer dam which is one of the main sources of drinking water supply to Polokwane and Tzaneen was at 41.32%. In total the Tzaneen-area recorded close on 320mm rain for the month of January which is remarkably higher than the 73-year monthly average of just over 188mm.

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Manny se afsterwe skok Tzaneen ■ Roelof de Jonge Die gemeenskap van Tzaneen en omgewing wie veral ‘n nou verbintenis met die afgetrede sakeman, Manny de Gouveia, gehad het, sowel as sy naasbestaandes, het vandeesweek met skok en hartseer van sy skielike afsterwe verneem. Hy was 70 jaar oud en sou sy 71ste verjaarsdag in Julie gevier het. De Gouveia is Vrydag die 22ste Januarie op Tzaneen oorlede. Hy laat sy lewensmaat vir die afgelope 10 jaar, Desireé van der Walt en haar kinders Mione, Nanine en Etienne, asook sy dogters Natalie, Janine en Danielle agter. Hy laat ook vier kleinkinders, Emma, Layla, Benjamin en Rachel sowel as sy skoonseuns Ryan en Martin agter. Dié Januarie was dit presies 10 jaar wat de Gouveia en van der Walt as lewensmaats saam spandeer het. “Hy het hom in die vroeë 1980’s in Tzaneen gevestig waar hy hom as ‘n eiendomsontwikkelaar op

dié dorp beaam het. Manny was ondermeer by die Rotarierklub betrokke maar het veral sy teenwoordigheid laat geld as die voorsitter van die Tzaneen Belastingbetaler Vereniging waar hy baanbreker werk verrig het”, het van der Walt gesê. “Tesame met die Belastingbetaler Vereniging en die gemeenskap van die dorp het hulle daarin geslaag dat Tzaneen se naam behou gebly het toe daar sprake gekom het om die dorp se naam te laat verander. Dit was vir Tzaneen se gemeenskap ‘n groot oorwinning gewees.” Sy gedenkdiens is vandag (29 Januarie) virtueel vir sy naasbestaandes gehou.

The areas around Tzaneen recorded far higher volumes with Haenertsburg reporting 493mm for the month of January thus far as further rain is expected. Letsitele suckled at the back teat and only recorded an average of 80mm. Phalaborwa and Hoedspruit received some good rain too with 110mm and 60mm recorded respectively. By deadline yesterday afternoon (Thursday the 28th of January) a fair amount of rain, accompanied by occasional thunderclaps, was drenching the already saturated soil in Tzaneen and Modjadjiskloof. Haenertsburg was blanketed by mist and warnings were issued to motorists traversing the Magoebaskloof pass, to exercise caution. For current news, relevant information and daily updates follow us on Facebook and visit our website at www.farnorthbulletin.co.za

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A leader of the community in the township of Lenyenye told Bulletin that since the beginning of the festive season, the number of people infected with Covid-19 had risen sharply. The surge, which was not seen during the first wave, was attributed to a party organised in the community in the township’s CBD where most people were unmasked and not social distancing. “The number of deaths in the township have increased, and the Kgagara Primary School where residents converge to pay money for funerals, is always full because of the unending deaths in Lenyenye. This week alone there were 25 deaths reported and as a result, the community is paying too much to bury their loved ones,” said the source. Though Lenyenye and the nearby Nkowankowa townships are not affected by the rains due

to most of their streets being tarred, the cemetery had now turned into watery mess after the graves that were dug in large numbers in preparation for future burials, were completely filled with water. Grave diggers arrived at the Lenyenye cemetery east of Khujwana settlement on Monday, to find that the weekend’s rains had filled all the graves with water. Before the inside of the graves could be reinforced, water had to be drained. One of the grave diggers said that matters took a turn for the worst on Tuesday morning when mourners attending a funeral, and the hearse transporting the deceased’s coffin, had to wait while water was being drained from the prepared grave. After the burial the procession also had to wait until it was midday because the clay soil of the cemetery was causing the machinery used to empty the graves to get stuck which slowed the process.

Local court held under a tree ■ Jeff Jackson The sitting of the lower courts, A and B of the Naphuno magistrate court was held in the carport near the gates of the court premises on Monday and Tuesday this week. This was done as a precaution against Covid-19 reported to be taking its toll in the township, and despite the heavy downpour experienced the past few days. Surprisingly suspects, most of whom were out on bail and had to show themselves in court as part of the bail conditions, converged outside the fence of the courtyard and had to raise their hands when their names were called by the court orderly. This at a time Lenyenye is reportedly identified as one of the province’s Covid-19 hot spots. The presiding magistrate refused the use of a

plastic garden chair, saying that she could not sit on the chair because she was a big person, and the chair would collapse under her weight. Those who were appearing in the higher courts such as court C and the regional, had their cases handled in one of the halls on the premises. It later emerged that the court houses were being spayed after reports of an infected employee. The makeshift carport court was attended by security officers who manned the gates as usual, court orderlies, the translator, lawyers, prosecutor, and the magistrate. The names were called by the court orderly and when the suspects had raised their hands to prove his or her presence, the case would be remanded to another date. Some of the cases were mediated which resulted in the cases withdrawn by the court. On Wednesday, normality returned.

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In a move to reinforce transformation within South Africa’s ailing tourism and hospitality industry, the President, Cyril Ramaphosa, has launched a R1.2 billion Tourism Equity Fund (TEF) to assist new black entrants in the sector. The dedicated fund from the departments of tourism and small business development will provide a combination of debt finance and grant funding to facilitate equity acquisition (rather than receiving a loan which must be paid back, a company which receives equity financing provides company stock, either common or preferred, for the capital it receives. Equity financing is, essentially, payment in exchange for partial ownership in a company). The funding from government will also assist in new project development in the tourism sector by black entrepreneurs, more especially those owned by women and persons with disabilities. The fund consists of up to R540 million from the Department of Tourism, R594 million from commercial banks and R120 million from the Small Enterprise Financial Agency (SEFA). The tourism sector, which supports more than 1.3 million jobs, has undoubtedly been one of the most affected sectors due to the impact of Covid-19. Ramaphosa said the fund will play a significant part in helping black-owned businesses in the sector to grow and develop which according to him, has the greatest potential for long-term sustainable economic growth. “We are committed to ensuring that this fund enables black business to substantially benefit from the tourism economy, not to be roped in by fronting companies, or to be marginal bystanders and small-scale suppliers to larger tourism enterprises,” he said. According to the Minister of Small Business Development (SBD) and acting Minister in the presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshaveni, the fund will focus on accommodation (e.g., hotels, lodges, resorts and self-catering units, backpacker facilities), hospitality and related services, travel (and related services, e.g. tour operators), and any other tour-

ism related products and initiatives which support tourism development imperatives and economic impact in terms of job creation, geographic spread and strengthening the tourism offering of the country. The minister said that financial support to entrepreneurs will be provided for funding to acquire controlling equity in entities in the Tourism sector, funding of the assets of existing entities in the Tourism sector for the explicit purpose of setting up a new entity operating in the sector, and asset finance and working capital that would be required in relation to the acquisition of the Tourism entity for expansion or operational purposes. “We have committed to position SEFA as a leading government financing support agency for SMMEs in the country. Meaning that beyond the funding responsibilities of SEFA, we have positioned SEFA to mobilize and partner with other SMME funders including commercial banks, as evidenced through the Tourism Equity Fund and our other schemes such as the Spaza Support Scheme, the Fruit and Vegetable Vendors Support amongst others. Our goal is to leverage government funds to improve access to other funds by SMMEs,” Ntshaveni concluded. The government outlined the prerequisites for applicants. Applicants who operate, or who are looking to start hotels, lodges, resorts, self-catering units, backpacker facilities, conference, and convention venues, or as tour guides, may apply for TEF assistance. They must however meet certain criteria which includes being registered as a legal entity in South Africa in terms of the Companies Act, 1973, must be 100% owned by South African citizens, predominantly black owner-managed and controlled (51%), registered and must be compliant with the South African Revenue Service (SARS). Applications opened on the 26th of January and forms can be accessed via SEFA’s website. Once completed, these applications form, with supporting documents, need to be submitted directly to SEFA (tourismequityfund@ sefa.org.za). Any queries can also be directed to this email address.

Oh, Marula my old friend! ■ Jeff Jackson Residents of the areas surrounding Tzaneen have turned to the “old faithful” Marula to help them through the level 3 lockdown alcohol prohibition. As the region enters Marula season, many local brewers have turned to the traditional beer as a life raft, with some even selling the beverage to subsidize their loss of income. “The best time to distil Marula beer is from early February until the end of March. This legendary phenomenon began at the time when stones were still soft,” said one local brewer. “One wonders when people will stop distilling this beer.” The sweet alcoholic drink has a distinct taste and is made from the juice extracted from the Marula fruit which is endemic to the area. The beer takes only a few days to be prepared and is

usually served without any additives. “Some people do however mix it with lager beer. When the beer is brewed people are called, the elders, to enjoy the beer and this social gathering is normally exploited to discuss community pro-blems. When functions are held at the Bankuna Traditional Authority, people are urged to bring buckets of the beer so that it could be served to the guests.” When the fruit is prepared for distilling, the skins are kept and used as fertilisers. The core of the fruit is a hard nut which is used to make fire for cooking. The white substance, the nut, that is found inside the core is used to make a sort of a cream. Some will also bury some of the marula fruit in secret, to stretch the time for brewing beer, past the season - sometimes right up to June.

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Heads must roll

LET’S TALK REAL ESTATE

■ Roelof de Jonge

Selling your home - What costs to prepare for Welcome to a brand new year and with that, our new series of monthly property talk articles. Although 2021 started off with a rough start, the property market is showing great prospects. With the reserve bank's decision to keep the interest rates unchanged, more buyers are motivated to buy. This is positive news for sellers wanting to sell their properties. However, with the current economic challenges, sellers often find themselves in financial difficulties when it comes to the costs associated with selling their home.

In this week's edition we will touch on the costs a seller needs to be prepared for once a property is sold. Firstly a seller needs to determine what the outstanding bond is on the property. This will be deducted by the transferring attorneys from the selling price on date of registration, to settle the bond account. Bond cancellation fees - These fees are payable to the bond cancelation attorneys instructed by the bank to cancel the bond. Coc - Certificate of compliance for electricity and gas if applicable in the instance where there is a gas stove. Municipal clearance certificate - This is a settlement of the Municipal rates and taxes and outstanding usage. This certificate will also be charged for 3 months in advance. The municipality takes an average usage 3 months in advance and then it is credited back to the seller should the transfer take place prior to the 3 months expiring. Agents fee - This is an amount nego-

tiated between the seller and his/her agent for professional services rendered, such as marketing, negotiation with buyers, contract fees and assistance with transfer process. It is highly recommended that a seller appoint a qualified real estate agent, holding a valid FFC (Fidelity Fund Certificate) to assist and guide throughout the process. The seller should ask the agent to provide this certificate upon negotiations. Failure to produce can cause a seller to withhold any commission due to the agent. It is always advisable to use an experienced professional agent in order to avoid any bad experience when selling your home. For any property related advice I can be contacted on Whatsapp, email or call at 082 447 1512 or nicola.strydom@seeff.com Please also feel free to visit our offices at 61 Boundary str, Tzaneen for an in person consultation. Be safe and good luck with selling your home.

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The Auditor-General’s (AG) damning report on the status of the Land Bank’s financial sustainability necessitates an urgent intervention. Whoever was responsible for the financial loss of R2,8 billion must be held accountable. “This and many other challenges have compelled the AG to express serious doubt as to the ability of the Land Bank to continue operating as a going concern”, said Christo van der Rheede who is the Executive Director of Agri SA. “The adverse audit opinion cannot be ignored, heads must roll at management and governance level! This also applies to Treasury, which is responsible for the oversight of this bank. It is unlikely that they were unaware of what was coming because the financial crisis at the Land Bank did not occur overnight.” “In the report, the AG attributes the problems at the Land Bank to an exodus of competent managers, a lack of oversight by the National Treasury (which represents the South African government as sole shareholder of the bank), the downgrading of the bank’s credit rating by Moody’s, and drought conditions which had made it difficult for farmers to repay their loans. This, however, is merely the tip of the iceberg.” The AG’s report also refers to a lack of internal control measures implemented by management to effectively offset credit losses or a decline in the value of extended loans or the collateral offered when loans are applied for. The AG also mentions that the financial statements submitted for auditing were not presented in accordance with the prescribed financial reporting framework and were not supported by complete and proper records as required by law. According to the AG, there was also a lack of sufficient, appropriate audit evidence to serve as basis for an audit opinion. In the report the AG refers to insufficient internal control over and management of instruments and models for monitoring expected credit losses. “In terms of procurement and contract management, some goods, works, or services were not procured in accordance with a fair, transparent and competitive process. In certain cases where contracts had expired, appropriate processes were not followed to appoint new service providers and no approval was granted in this regard.” “Management failed to check and monitor compliance with the relevant laws and regulations and also did not follow the Treasury instruction in terms of the renewal and extension of contracts with service providers who manage the indirect loan book on behalf of the bank.” “It is thus no wonder the Land Bank’s cash reserves or funds held for short-term and emergency financing purposes had declined by almost 80% to R700 million compared to the R3,2 billion in the previous year.” “This level of incompetence cannot be overlooked. Heads must roll. This situation cannot be allowed to continue.”

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VLU Valencia-tak skop af ■ Roelof de Jonge Die Vroue Landbou Unie (VLU) Valencia-tak op Letsitele spog na die eerste vergadering vanjaar met vyf nuwe lede. Twee van dié vyf lede het ook geskiedenis vir die tak gemaak weens die feit dat hulle die jongste lede nog is wat aangesluit het. “Ons vergaderings gaan voorts ook by ‘n nuwe lokaal, naamlik die AGS Kerk Letsitele, gehou word. Ons wil sommer met die geleentheid weereens dankie sê aan Bosveldsitrus wat hul opleidingsentrum vir ons vir die afgelope vyf jaar beskikbaar gestel het, ons sal dit gewis nooit vergeet nie”, het Cindy Pretorius, skakelbeampte van die VLU Valencia-tak gesê. Die twee jongste lede nog wat vanjaar aangesluit het is Anzelle (16) en Leane (14) Pretorius. Die ander nuwe lede wat welkom geheet was, is Geraldine Kruger, Lize van Rooyen en Sonel Kotze.

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Ban will fuel illegal alcohol sales ■ Roelof de Jonge Why not allow online sales of alcohol? And why not allow wine farms to continue with wine tasting and wine sales? These are some of the burning questions by Christo van der Rheede,

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the Executive Director of Agri SA, to President Cyril Ramaphosa and the South African Government in relation to the third ban on this industry since the national lock down came into effect last year. These industries are vital to the thousands of employees facing unemployment and for the economy to grow and prosper in this dreadful time. Saving livelihoods is much needed than ever before. Not to mention the dire situation the tourism and restaurant industries found themselves in and some have already had to permanently closed their doors for good because of this third ban on alcohol during the peak annual holiday season. “The responsible use of wine and alcohol is advocated by the liquor industry as they are required by law to do so. A total ban already has an extremely negative economic impact on the industry,” said Van Rheede. “Cabinet should rather work with the alcohol industry to launch a strategy to establish a culture that promotes the responsible use of alcohol. The impact of a total ban will completely destroy the economic contribution of the alcohol industry,” he continued. “There are strategies to keep the industry going and protect jobs. But it requires greater cooperation and exchange of ideas. Therefore, please listen to the plea of the sector! Please Mr President. Christo van der Rheede, the Executive Director of Agri SA

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Major flooding in the KNP

Siblings keep farm alive ■ Jeff Jackson

Pioneer dam - dam wall near Mopani camp KNP

■ Billy Sibuyi Tropical storm Eloise moved inland to Limpopo on Saturday afternoon, the 23rd of January, and brought with it, heavy rains, and windy conditions throughout the weekend. As a result, the Kruger National Park (KNP) received an abundance of rain and experienced flooding in the northern most parts as had expected. In the Phalaborwa region, gravel roads around Mopani and Phalaborwa were closed and several camps were reported inaccessible via twitter by SANParks. “All gravel roads and the H13-1 tar road in Nxanatseni (Far North) are closed due to flooding. Tsendze Bridge on the H14 is under water and Boulders, Shipandani are not accessible,” KNP said in the statement. Shingwedzi, Pafuri, Sirheni, Shimuwini, Bateleur, and Biyamity were among the KNP camps that were affected during the tropical storm

Eloise over the past weekend and during some days of the week according to Isaac Phaahla. Isaac Phaahla, the spokesperson of the KNP, told Bulletin that some of the park’s rivers were flowing strongly after the tropical storm and that the park was still “mopping up operations and assessments are ongoing”. Phaahla said that an update would be provided when the technical teams that are assessing the damaged caused by the storm submit their report. The Kruger National Park (KNP) is still experiencing persistent rainfall and some of its rivers are flowing strongly after tropical storm Eloise. SANParks had issued a statement stating that the Crocodile Bridge gate was closed because of the overflowing water but have since reopened the camp since the water subsided. Phaahla said the danger is behind them and that there were no fatalities or incidents during the storm.

Jan Mabunda used to produce grain crops on an eight-hectare piece of land at Mafarana below the Mhanchabeni Mountain peak. During his time, he managed to drill a borehole which saw him extending his cropping activities to include irrigation practices. For some time, quantities of vegetables could be produced to the market from this plot trading as Mhlave farm. Unfortunately, due to old age he could no longer manage to do so for several years. That exposed the farm property to vandalism and damage of infrastructure. But now three of his children Kallie, Benson and their sister Wisani are on the farm trying to make ends meet by producing good quality crops to improve their standard of living. The three siblings are in their first production season with tomatoes, green beans, beetroot and mustard spinach on the ground. They are selling their produce to surrounding communities. Since this is their first production season, for crop management they have relied much on the advices and services from the Department of Agriculture. A small portion of the cultivated two hectare is under a drip lines irrigation system. While a considerable size of cultivated crops are being irrigated through the rudimentary back-breaking furrow method. Drips would provide efficient ir-

rigation and help to conserve the land for future generational use. Equipment to prepare the land is also a challenge. Hired contractor services do not go well with such aspirant producers. A small portion of land was even prepared manually to avoid the season going by without production. It is a demonstration on how thirsty and determined the group is to improve their standard of living through land development activities. Intervention towards own mechanization equipments would facilitate the process of job creation and poverty alleviation to this youth group. Vegetable production on a two-hectare size of land out of the total eight is only a beginning to this group. The ideal as Kallie says, would be six hectare which would allow them to create more jobs. Thus, be a role model to the other youth groups in the area to engage in productive activities. “We would like to grow in our practice to a stage where we even produce under a shade net that would increase the quality of our produce as chances of pests and diseases would be highly minimized,” said Kallie. Normally one would not expect a cooperative working together at a farm level to earn a living particularly in times like these. The Mabunda siblings are a rare example worth emulating. Birds in their little nests agree, says an English proverb. Indeed, they should always agree to avoid a situation where some might be pushed out and be killed.

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Legals & Notices BA PHALABORWA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY LAND USE APPLICATION IN TERMS OF CLAUSE 20 OF THE MOLEMOLE LAND USE SCHEME 2006 READ TOGETHER WITH SPATIAL PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT ACT 16 OF 2013 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT I /WE, KHONGOLOTI PTY LTD HAVE APPLIED TO THE BA-PHALABORWA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY FOR SPECIAL CONSENT TO CONDUCT THE FOLLOWING LAND USE ACTIVITIES: ERECTION OF A VODACOM MAST AND BASE STATION ON STAND/ HOLDING/ FARM PORTION: 1. ERF 1391 NAMAKGALE -D 2. ERF 1737 LULEKANI – B 3. ERF 263 BEN-A TOWNSHIP PARTICULARS OF THIS APPLICATION MAY BE INSPECTED DURING NORMAL WORKING HOURS AT THE MUNICIPAL OFFICES ANY PERSON HAVING AN OBJECTION TO THE APPROVAL OF THIS CONSENT USE APPLICATION MUST LODGE SUCH OBJECTION, TOGETHER WITH THE GROUNDS THEREOF, WITH THE OFFICE OF THE TOWN PLANNER, BA-PHALABORWA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (PRIVATE BAG X01020, PHALABORWA, 13900) AND THE UNDERSIGNED, WITHIN 28DAY IN WRITING FROM: 12 March 2021 ENQUIRIES: RICHARD HLENGANI ADDRESS: 373 MELK ST, NIE UW MUCKLENEUK, PRETORIA TEL: 012 460 4755/072 404 7447 EMAIL: khongoloti@ absamail.co.za MASIPALA WA BA-PHA-

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XITIVISO XI VIKIWA KU YA HI XIYENGE XA CLAUSE 20 XA MOLEMOLE LAND USE MANAGEMENT SCHEME, 2006 READ TOGETHER WITH SPLATIAL PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT ACT 16 OF 2013; LESWAKU HINA VA TIRHI VA KHONGOLOTI PTY LTD HI KOMBELA PFUMELELO WA KU ENDLA HIGH MAST EKA PURASI RA: 1. ERF 1391 NAMAKGALE -D 2. ERF 1737 LULEKANI – B 3. ERF 263 BEN-A TOWNSHIP SWILAVEKO HINKWASWO SWA XIKOMBELO SWI KONA KU XIYAXIYIWA HI NKARI WA NTIRHO EKA TIHOFISI TA VAPULANI VA DOROBA RA PHALABORWA, HI NKARI WA MASIKU YA 28 KU SUKELA HI SIKU RA TI: 12 March 2021. MINKANETO KUMBE MAVONELO WOYELANA NI XIKOMBELO LEXI, YANGA FIKISIWA EKA MUFAMBISI WA MASIPALA EKA ADIRESE LEYI KOMBISIWEKE LAHA HENHLA KUMBE EKA POSO YA PRIVATE BAG X 01020, PHALABORWA, 13900 MUKOMBERI LA PFUMELERIWEKE: RICHARD HLENGANI ADDRESS: 373 MELK ST, NIEUW MUCKLENEUK, PRETORIA

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 Estates: 8635/2019 Surname: VAN ASWEGEN Name: LUCIA Identity Number: 5008060051081 Last Address: Doornhoek Equestrian Estate Joubert & May Attorneys 50 Boundary Street P.O. Box 35, 0850 Tzaneen Tel (015) 307 3660 Ref.: Mr Rech/avs/R15255 _________________________________

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IN THE MAGISTRATE’S COURT FOR THE SUB-DISTRICT OF TZANEEN HELD AT TZANEEN In the matter between: Case number: 547/2020 WALT KATZKE N.O. 1ST EXECUTION CREDITOR ZELDA KATZKE N.O. 2ND EXECUTION CREDITOR ERENS WILLEM MAC DONALD N.O. 3RD EXECUTION CREDITOR ZEWAKA TRUST 4TH EXECUTION CREDITOR and EMANUAL SEKGOBELA EXECUTION DEBTOR (Identity Number: 651010 6710 082) NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION – AUCTION PURSUANT to a judgement by the Tzaneen Magistrate’s Court, granted on 04 DECEMBER 2020 the under-mentioned goods will be sold at 10h00 on 25th OF FEBRUARY 2021 by public auction to be held at THE SHERIFF LETABA’S STORE ROOM, MAIN STORE NO. 2, INDUSTRIA ROAD 20, TZANEEN by the sheriff for the Magistrate’s Court to the highest bidder for cash, namely: 2 x WING BACK CHAIRS 1 x COFFEE TABLE 1 x WOODEN TELEVISION STAND 1 x COFFEE TABLE 1 x SAMSUNG REFRIGERATOR 1 x SAMSUNG DOUBLE DOOR REFRIGERATOR 1 x 3 PIECE LEATHER LOUNGE SUITE 1 x SAMSUNG LCD TELE-

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5. FICA legislation in respect of proof of identity and address particulars, payment of registration deposit of R500.00 in cash. 6. The office of the Sheriff will conduct the sale with the auctioneers. 7. Goods will be sold for cash only to the highest bidder or sold subject to confirmation as per the Consumer Protection Act upon instructions from the execution creditor. SIGNED at TZANEEN on the 26th day of JANUARY 2021 ATTORNEYS FOR EXECUTION CREDITOR STEPHAN VAN RENSBURG ATTORNEYS RENCOLE RIDGE OFFICE PARK 11 LOOP STREET, TZANEEN Tel: (015) 307 4458 Fax: (015) 307 1253 Email: stephanproc@ mweb.co.za Ref: CK0127/mv/SJVR _________________________________

IN THE MAGISTRATE’S COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF TZANEEN HELD AT NKOWANKOWA In the matter between: Case Number: 593/2018 KOBUS MINNAAR TRANSPORT (PTY) LTD EXECUTION CREDITOR and MANINGO BUSINESS ENTERPRISE EXECUTION DEBTOR (Registration number: 2003/031068/23) NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION – AUCTION PURSUANT to a judgment by the Nkowankowa Magistrate’s Court, granted on 22 SEPTEMBER 2020 the under-mentioned goods will be sold at 10H00 on 25 FEBRUARY 2021 by public auction at SHERIFF LETA-

BA’S STORE ROOM, MAIN STORE NO. 2, INDUSTRIA ROAD 20, by the sheriff for the Magistrate’s Court to the highest bidder for cash, namely: 1 x TOYOTA HILUX BAKKIE (REG: DNT 103 L) 1. This sale is a sale in execution pursuant to a judgment obtained in the above honourable Court. 2. The rules of the auction are available 24 hours prior to the auction at the office of the Sheriff. 3. Registration as a buyer is a pre-requisite subject to a specific condition, inter alia. 4. Directive of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008; Url http://www.info.gov. za/view/downloadfileaction?id-99961) 5. FICA legislation in respect of proof of identity and address particulars, payment of registration deposit of R500.00 in cash. 6. The office of the Sheriff will conduct the sale with the auctioneers. 7. Goods will be sold for cash only to the highest bidder or sold subject to confirmation as per the Consumer Protection Act upon instructions from the execution creditor. SIGNED at TZANEEN on the 26th DAY OF JANUARY 2021. (signed) S. JANSE VAN RENSBURG ATTORNEYS FOR EXECUTION CREDITOR STEPHAN VAN RENSBURG ATTORNEYS RENCOLE RIDGE OFFICE PARK 11 LOOP STREET, TZANEEN Tel: (015) 307 4458 Email: invorderings@vanrensburgprok.co.za Ref: WK0138/jn/SJVR _________________________________

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Die eerste kampioenskapsrondte van die Limpopo Gholf Unie se amateurliga, die Soutpansberg Ope Toernooi, het Saterdag die 23ste Januarie by die baan van Soutpansberg Gholfklub op Louis Trichardt in alle erns begin. Die sikloon Eloise het toe reeds begin aandui sy is oppad met deurdringende reën wat die spelers probeer van stryk afbring het. Tzaneen Buiteklub se Luan Steenkamp, was egter soos ‘n vis in water in hierdie toestande. Die toernooi self het ‘n rekord van 75 inskrywings gelok. Terwyl sommige spelers geworstel het met die swaar reën en ‘n sopnat baan, het Steenkamp kopgehou met die toestande om uiteindelik met twee houe voor sy naaste teenstander in die eerste rondte voor te loop. Luan het dié rondte met een hou onder die baan-

syfer en 71 houe vir die dag geëindig. Die reën het egter aangehou val en sowat 150mm was by die Soutpansberg Gholfklub gemeet. Voor die aanvang van die tweede rondte op Sondag die 24ste Januarie, het die Limpopo Gholf Unie reeds besluit Sikloon Eloise gaan nie met hierdie toernooi deug nie. Daar was toe besluit om die tweede rondte te kanselleer en Steenkamp was as die algehele wenner verklaar. Steenkamp en die ander spelers was gretig om die tweede ronde aan te pak Sondag, maar met die reën was die geleentheid neusie verby. In die tweede plek met 73 houe was Neil Rathmann van Polokwane Gholfklub. Hy was gevolg deur Antony Hawken van Kameeldoring Gholfklub en Andries Lombard (Polokwane) wie met 74 houe die eerste rondte voltooi het. Die volgende toernooi is Limpopo Gholf Unie se vlag-

skip toernooi, die Limpopo Mans en Vroue Houespel (Strokeplay) Kampioenskap. Hierdie toernooi gaan vanaf die 6de tot 7de Februarie by die baan Polokwane Gholfklub beslis word. Dié Limpopo Houespel Toernooi is oop vir alle mans- en vrouespelers in hierdie provinsie met ‘n voorgee. Die mans en vroue gaan in afsonderlike afdelings meeding. Om vir die toernooi in te skryf, kan spelers op Limpopo Gholf Unie se webtuiste, www.limpopogolfunion. co.za of op Facebook die skakel kry om aan die Limpopo Houespel Toernooi deel te neem. Steenkamp het gesê hy gaan gewis vir dié toernooi inskryf en hoop om sy vorm van die Soutpansberg Ope Toernooi sege na die Limpopo Houespel oor te dra.

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Police weigh in on ‘Big bore’ airguns ■ Roelof de Jonge

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in December released a document to be circulated in relation with the Firearms Act of 2000 (Act 60 of 2000) in regard to air rifles. For shooting clubs and shots of Limpopo Air Rifle Shooting, this information is very important to look at. The circular was signed off by the National Commissioner of the SAPS, General Khehla Sithole, on the 31st of December 2020. According to the SAPS, the aim of this circular is to foster a clear understanding of the application of the definition of a air gun or rifle and when it is considered to be a firearm.

SAPS released a document to be circulated in relation to air rifles.

The SAPS said in the circulated letter that the purpose of this particular Firearms Control Act, is to establish a comprehensive and effective system of firearms control, and to provide for matters connected therewith. This act defines what are deemed to be firearms and how these are to be controlled and to be exempted certain devices from control because they are not classified as firearms. In terms of section 5(1)(f) of the Act, airguns are not classified as firearms and are therefore exempted from control, does not ned to be licensed, and can be imported and sold by any person. According to the SAPS, an airgun is defined as any device that is manufactured to discharge a bullet or any other projectile, that is of a calibre less than 5,6mm (.22 calibre) and that produces muzzle energy of less than eight joules (6ft-lbs), naturally by means of compressed gas or air and not by a burning propellant. The SAPS stated airguns that exceeds these above specifications are therefore regarded as firearms. At present, all that is required for the importations of airguns is an import permit that is issued by the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC). Here the Central Firearms Registry (CFR) of the SAPS has no role in the authorization of these import permits. Once such airguns are imported, the consignments are inspected by customs of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) where they will

determine of an ITAC import permit was issued and if import5 tariffs are payable on the consignments. The SAPS said it is very rarely that members of the Ports of Entry of the SAPS are requested to inspect airguns. Even so, when the airguns do get inspected, notice is not taken of the calibre and muzzle energy of the airguns. This means that so-called ‘big bore airguns’ are not correctly identified as firearms as defined in the Act and are therefore cleared for importation into the country without an import permit issued in term of the Act as required by section 73(1) of the Act. Barrels or tubes are also imported and sold, which allows for an air rifle to be converted to a ‘big bore’ airgun. A barrel or tube that is manufactured to discharge a bullet or any other projectile of a calibre of 5,6mm or .22 calibre or higher is therefore also regarded as a firearm. Sections 33(1) and 73(1) of the Act is therefore equally applicable to such barrels or tubes. Consignments of airguns or air rifles exceeding these requirements and is not accompanied with an import permit issued in terms of the Act, are not allowed to be cleared at the Ports of Entry. Upon discovery of non-compliance imports, the matter must be referred to the National Priority Violent Crimes Bureau (NPVC) to further handle the matter. The NPVC will then activate the relevant members in the applicable province. The SAPS said that designated firearms officers must take note that ‘big bore’ airguns may be handed in during the Firearms Amnesty period.