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HOEDSPRUIT MAN’S TRAGIC DEATH West Mathewson (69) was mauled by his beloved white lions on Wednesday morning during their regular playtime at the Lion Treetop Lodge outside Hoedspruit. More on page 3 inside. Adding to this tragedy is the report of yet another rhino poaching incident in the Phalaborwa area this week. Two rhinos were killed by an unknown group of poachers. One was dehorned. Also on page 3.

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Meaningless laws won’t change behaviour ■ Roelof de Jonge Personeel | Personnel Kantoor: 015 306 0198 Redakteur / Editor Joe Dreyer 072 930 1462 joe@bulletin.us.com Joernaliste / Journalists Roelof de Jonge 078 672 7306 roelof@bulletin.us.com Billy Sibuyi 081 429 2040 billy@reallysa.co.za Drukker/Printer: Novus Print

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“Changing traffic laws relating to drunk driving is meaningless and will be ineffective if the current laws that regulate alcohol and driving are not properly implemented and enforced first.” This is the view of the Automobile Association (AA) following the announcement on Tuesday evening the 25th of August by the Transport Minister, Fikile Mbalula, on the proposed changes to the legal Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) limit for drivers to be reduced to zero percent. Drinking and driving can be more effectively combated by reducing the allowable alcohol limits for drivers, and that the courts should impose tougher sentences on offenders. The current enforcement of drunk drivers will not stop those who regularly exceed the limits because there are simply no consequences for their actions. The AA says a zero BAC limit is not going to change this behaviour. Although South Africa’s current Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) limit of 0.05% is not out of line with world standards, the crisis on South Africa’s roads demands a tougher approach. The AA proposed that the 0.05% limit be reduced to 0.02% which is in place in many countries. The proposed move to reduce the legal limit to zero does not take into consideration the fact that some medications such as cough syrups may contain alcohol. In these cases, drivers may find themselves with criminal records for taking one dose of this medication when it will have no material effect on their driving ability. Reducing the blood alcohol limit to zero will not solve the problem of road deaths in South Africa if it is not supported by a thorough, scientific diagnosis of the problem of drunk driving with proper statistics which back such a move. Behavioural change is needed to solve this problem and that requires proper enforcement of existing laws, and more intensive education of the dangers of drunk driving, both of which do not currently occur. The current analyses of drunk driving in South Africa are fragmented and disparate, with no conclusive

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is being done to deal with this problem. Road safety requires a total approach which deals with vehicle safety, pedestrian safety, and more education on road safety. The organization stands by its support of the wide-ranging proposals by the Traffic Law Enforcement Review Committee last year to improve traffic law enforcement in the country. It says implementing these recommendations and not focusing on one element of road safety such as drunk driving is needed to deal more effectively with the country’s annual road fatalities which it says amount to a national disaster every year. There are practical, workable plans on the table to improve traffic law enforcement which were compiled by experts and traffic officers themselves. Yet there are those who seem intent on focusing on one aspect of road safety, drunk driving, as a solution to end road fatalities. “It is, in effect, putting a band aid on a gaping wound with the hope that it will stop the flow of blood. It won’t,” the AA concluded.

Buffalo Pub’s stolen furniture returned ■ Billy Sibuyi A popular restaurant and pub in Phalaborwa had all their outside patio furniture stolen on the 1st of August this year. Buffalo Grill and Bistro had initially posted on Facebook on the 1st of August asking residents to be on the lookout for dining sets that may be offered for

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findings besides those which call for greater research on the matter, a move which the AA supports. It is unacceptable to have a situation where the government is guessing to what extent alcohol is a contributor of road deaths with no actual plan to deal with the road safety crisis in South Africa as a whole other than to amend the law. This approach amounts to dealing with the issue of drunk driving without first addressing the issue of current enforcement and lack of education. The AA’s view on people who drink and drive will not alter their behaviour because there are no consequences so they’re willing to take that gamble of being caught. Ensuring proper law enforcement should be the first step before amending laws. If law enforcement doesn’t change how it operates now, how will changing the law make a difference? The AA said apart from these concerns, the overall safety of roads in South Africa should enjoy priority before amendments such as these are made. Pedestrian safety remains a huge concern, but little

sale in the area as all of their furniture sets were stolen the night before. According to the post, the suspects who stole the patio dining sets allegedly knew where the cameras were as they smashed them before stealing the dining sets. The criminals did not take into account the power of social media or the closeness of the broader Phalaborwa community. With the help of social media platforms, including Facebook and WhatsApp the post was shared more than 150 times, which led to the recovery of some of the furniture, on Wednesday the 26th of August. The furniture was spotted by a community member in Namakgale who recognized the tables and chairs as the same ones from the post and alerted local SAPS detectives. The Co-owner of the restaurant, Leon Schmidt, said although the furniture was recovered, they were nevertheless missing a full dining set which

comprises of four chairs and a table. According to the police, the stolen furniture which they recovered could have formed part of a combined R200 000 loot confiscated through the arrest of nine criminals on Tuesday in the Phalaborwa policing precinct. According to police reports the suspects were arrested at different locations during a special crime intelligence driven operation that was conducted by detectives following a spate of burglaries in the area. Items such as a vacuum cleaner, hosepipes, compressor, dishwasher, lawn mower, laptop, spotlight, air conditioners, and four-plate electric stoves were confiscated by the police. The suspects who were aged between 35 and 57 will be profiled to link them with other crimes committed in the area or elsewhere and will soon appear in the Phalaborwa Magistrate’s Court for Possession of suspected stolen properties as investigations are ongoing.

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Saviour killed by his beloved lions ■ Joe Dreyer

was with him at the time. It is believed that at around 08:30 he started playing with them and fell to the ground. It was then that both Well-known conservationist and animal lover, West Mathewson lionesses seemed to act instinctively and pounced on him. He was (69) was killed in a tragic incident at his home on the premises of reportedly mauled on his leg during which a main artery is believed Lion Tree Top Lodge outside Hoedspruit on Wednesday morning, to have been severed. He suffered severe injuries in the attack from 26th of August. Affectionately known as “Uncle West” by the locals, which he later succumbed on the scene. Mathewson kept two white lionesses on his property which he faThe police provincial spokesperson, Brig Motlafela mously invited visitors to walk with on the property. Demi and Mojapelo, confirmed that the police are investigatTanner were rescued from a canned lion hunting farm outside ing a case of inquest following the horrific incident Polokwane when they were but five days old a few years and that the two lions were sedated and moved ago and West hand-reared them as cubs. to another game lodge in the area. Reports His daughter-in-law, Tehri Mathewson, with whom have surfaced that claim that lions escaped Bulletin spoke to shortly after the incident on from their enclosure in 2017 and atWednesday, said that Mathewson was a devout tacked a lodge worker, but at the animal lover and loved his two lionesses as time of going to print, we were much as he did his own children. “He would unable to confirm this. wake up every morning and spend the first bit At the time of going to print, the of his day with those two lions. In the back of funeral arrangements for West his mind he always knew that there was a had not been finalised and the certain level of danger attached to dealfamily have asked for time to ing with wild animals, but that would grieve and will issue an official not deter him.” statement later today (Friday). According to her, Mathewson We have had confirmation woke up on Wednesday mornfrom the family that the aning and opened the lions’ imals will not be put down, enclosure as he did every but will be cared for as West morning. His wife Gill West with his beloved Demi and Tanner. Photo: Lion Treetop Lodge would have wished.

Two rhinos in two nights ■ Billy Sibuyi In what appears to have been the work of a poaching syndicate operating among game farms in the area around Phalaborwa, two rhino were killed on two separate occasions in the Selwane area just outside of town this past week. The police in Lulekani said that they were on the hunt for the poachers who shot and killed two on the 24th and 25th of August respectively. According to the provincial police spokesperson, Brig Motlafela Mojapelo, the farm workers were patrolling the area on the 24th of August around 15:00 when they came across a rhino carcass with its horn still attached. “It seems the poachers were disturbed and as a result, they failed to remove the horns from this animal,” stated Mojapelo. The following day the police were called to the same farm once more. Upon their arrival they discovered another carcass, but this time the horns had been removed. Mojapelo said that the suspects in both incidents are not known to the police, but that a “manhunt” was underway. At the time of going to print, the whereabouts of the first rhino and its horn were not divulged. In response to the two poaching incidents, Limpopo’s department of Economic Development, En-

vironment and Tourism (LEDET) spokesperson, Zaid Kalla, condemned the brutal killings. He also said that the department has qualified rangers in all provincial reserves as environmental management inspectors and that surveillance was being conducted in and around nature reserves. (**Editor’s comment: despite this, poachers still managed to strike one farm twice in two days and kill two animals. Seems that the security system needs to be relooked?) Kalla also mentioned that the department was looking into installing high tech cameras in all provincial nature reserves. “We do admit that poaching attracts negative sentiments to tourists and clients within the province. We are currently at a critical stage where prioritization of economic revival within the tourism sector is one of our main goals as the province,” stated Kalla. “Poaching is a criminal offence and it is therefore very important that we work together as government, the media as well as members of the public in order to expose these ill-raised and demented members of the human race who think poaching is a viable career path.” Anyone with information that could lead to the apprehension of the suspects involved on both incidents, may contact Captain Peter Meyer on 082 319 9460 or the Crime stop number 0860010111 or the nearest Police station.

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■ Joe Dreyer “Hy was ‘n anker vir sy vrou, sy kinders, sy ouers, familie en vriende, maar sy rol het baie verder as dit gestrek; hy was ‘n anker in sy gemeenskap, vir sy beroep, vir sy vriende, vir sy kollegas en vir my…” So het Dr Ig van Rensburg sy jare-lange vriend en kollega, Dr Ludi Robinson, in ‘n huldeblyk tydens sy gedenkdiens uit die NG Kerk Moedergemeente op Tzaneen onthou. Dr Robinson is op die 17de Augustus by sy huis in sy slaap oorlede. Robinson het sedert 2001 homself op Tzaneen gevestig waar hy sy gemeenskapsjaar by Van Velden hospitaal voltooi het voor hy ‘n privaatpraktyk begin en later by Spies en Vennote aangelsuit het. Nadat hy sy diploma in narkose verwerf het, het hy voltyds sy passie vir narkose uitgeleef en gereeld nuwe kursusse voltooi om nuwe tegnieke en tegnologie te leer wat hom die bekwame

narkotiseerder gemaak het waarvoor hy vir altyd onthou sal word. Hy het ‘n groot rol gespeel in die kliniese bestuur van Mediclinic Tzaneen. “Niemand is ooit werklik dood totdat die rimpelings wat hulle in die wêreld veroorsaak het, wegsterf nie. Dit is en sal altyd waar wees vir Ludi en die impak wat hy op die Mediclinic Tzaneen en medisyne oor die algemeen gehad het.” Dr Ludi Robinson laat sy vrou Mariëtte, sy kinders Anja, Liam en Ruan asook sy ouers na. Sy gedenkdiens was ‘n intieme geleentheid met slegs nabye familie en vriende wat kon bywoon weens die huidige Covid-19 regulasies wat byeenkomste van meer as 50 mense verbied. Daar was egter meer as 1 400 intekenaars wat die diens aanlyn oor die kerk se Youtube-kanaal bygewoon het. Die Bulletin-span deel ons innige meegevoel met sy familie deur hierdie moeilike tyd.

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Guide killed by elephant Tributes have poured in for a safari field guide who died after being attacked by an elephant in a private game reserve near Hoedspruit. The brutal incident took place at Thornybush River Lodge, adjacent to Kruger National Park last week Tuesday. According to reports, 27-year-old field guide, Sheldon Hooper, and his colleague were doing a routine fence patrol when a female elephant which had managed to get through the electric fence attacked him. The elephant was allegedly a part of a herd of eight others, including six adolescents and two other female elephants. According to reports by other publications, Hooper could have got too close to a six-month old calf. The reserve’s CEO, Trevor Jordan said that the elephant tusked Hooper on the knee and just above his heart and left two big holes which were bleeding profusely. According to further reports the other colleague ran to get assistance and within 20 minutes Hooper succumbed to the wounds. The matriarch cow is said to have attacked Hooper from the back and rammed both its tusks through him, only after he managed to run about a few meters. Sheldon a qualified first aider, had only been at the lodge for 18 months and was said to have known elephants very well. After the attack Jordan consulted wildlife experts

and when they found the elephant it showed no signs of aggression and it was deciding that it will not be euthanized. Thornybush posted a statement on their Facebook last week stating: “As a guest or a friend of Sheldon’s, you would have had the pleasure of experiencing his incredible kindness, infectious smile and love of the bush. His repertoire of knock-knock jokes couldn’t help but make you chuckle, no matter how you were feeling, and the adaptation of his signature fist-bump or high-five greeting, to a foot bump during Covid-19, would have been seen all over Waterside Lodge, which is where he was stationed.” “His keen eye behind the camera was also noted early on, as was his willingness to share his knowledge with guests of all ages, as well as his team members. Sheldon was also a gifted writer, contributing to our Thornybush blog. Sheldon’s life was a celebration of his passions and he is sorely missed by all,” said Thornybush. Tributes poured in from guests who had the pleasure of being with Hooper in the bush, friends, and colleagues. Carryn Malan wrote: “We were privileged to be the last family Sheldon guided in Thornybush. He really was an incredible and knowledgeable young man. He has touched the lives of myself and my husband as well as our three boys especially my eldest. Sheldon, in the space of seven days, you shared so much with us and will forever have a place in our hearts. RIP.” Natasha Zapata wrote: “So very saddened to hear this. May he travel well on his next great adventure. Sending all those who loved him healing heart energy. I never met him but went on my very safaris at Thornybush. Madeleine Redelinghys wrote: As you’ve written, his corny jokes, great stories, pranks, passion for the bush and keen eye behind the camera were all apparent even after a brief encounter. Sending condolences to his Thornybush colleagues, loved ones and family.

Brand verwoes grasdak ■ Jeff Jackson Lede van AfriForum se Modjadjiskloof-plaaswag het die plaaslike brandweer op Dinsdag, die 25ste Augustus te hulp gesnel tydens ’n brand by ’n grasdakhuis in Duiwelskloof. Die plaaswag het omstreeks 14:00 berig ontvang dat die huis aan die brand is, en plaaswaglede is dadelik saam met die brandweer en ander gemeenskapslede na die huis ontplooi. Die brand is ongeveer 23:00 onder beheer gebring. Die huis se dak en eerste vloer is grotendeels tydens die brand vernietig, maar die brandbestryders kon verhoed dat die vlamme verder versprei. Die brandweer het die brand deur die nag gemonitor en was teen 12:00 (26 Augustus) steeds besig om die gras af te krap om die smeulende dak te blus. Die brand het vermoedelik ontstaan weens die veld oorkant die straat wat vroeër gebrand en moontlik met ’n warrelwind na die grasdakhuis gespring het. Riaan Swart, voorsitter van AfriForum se Modjadjiskloof-plaaswag, bedank almal wat gehelp het. Hy maan die gemeenskap om paraat en versigtig te wees. “Ons is nou op die kruin van die brandseisoen en moet ekstra versigtig wees om nie wegholbrande te skep nie. Indien jy enige rook of brande opmerk, meld dit dadelik by die AfriForum-plaaswag, die brandweer en die Brandbeskermingsvereniging aan.” “Die veeldoeligheid en waarde van die AfriForum-plaaswag is weer bewys. Plaaswaglede het onmiddellik gereageer toe die nood daar is; ons neem eienaarskap

van ons veiligheid deur onmiddellike aksie. Vir hierdie plaaswag is hul veilige en voorspoedige voortbestaan nie ’n teoretiese saak wat gedebatteer word nie: Hulle is reeds besig om daaraan te bou,” het Andries Opperman, AfriForum se veiligheidskoördineerder vir Limpopo in ‘n persverklaring gesê.

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Oud-biblioteekares en inwoner van Tzaneen, Yvonne Du Toit Roux (66) is verlede Saterdag, 22 Augustus, in ‘n kop-aan-kop botsing oorlede. Luidens haar familie is sy en haar man, Sarel (72) soos oudergewoonte oppad Pretoria toe om tuinornamente by hul kwekery-kliente te gaan aflewer toe hul motor met die aankomende vragmotor gebots het. Die ongeluk het omstreeks 11:00 die oggend naby Mokopane plaasgevind. Na bewering het ‘n vragmotor probeer om ‘n ander vragmotor verby te steek toe dié met die Roux-paartjie se bakkie gebots het. Yvonne is opslag dood terwyl Sarel met ligte beserings uit die wrak gehaal en na die naaste hospitaal geneem is. Daar word ook beweer dat die drywer van die vragmotor van die toneel af weggehardloop het, en later in hegtenis geneem is. Teen druktyd is daar nog geen reëlings vir ‘n roudiens bekend gemaak nie. Haar seun, Sarel Junior het wel bevestig dat sy ma in die stad veras sou word, maar kon nie ‘n finale datum gee nie. Sy laat haar kinders, Sarel, Kush, Kris en Yvette, asook haar geliefde Vaalblaar na. Yvonne en Sarel het reeds voor die grendel tydperk hul planne om na Pretoria te verhuis bekend gemaak, en het vroeër

vanjaar eiendom daar bekom. Die Roux gesin het hul bestaan in Tzaneen gemaak deur staalwerk en die vervaardiging van tuinornamente op hul plaas buite Lushof wat hul aan kliente in die stede verskaf het. Die egpaartjie het dus elke naweek die afleweringstog stad toe en terug gemaak. Die tante met die stomp bril en skerp geheue was ‘n besonderse spesiale persoon in my lewe. Daar het nie een oggend verby gegaan sonder ‘n boodskap van haar af nie. Ons het saam oor die toekoms van ons land en ons mensdom bespiegel en gereeld boekresensies met mekaar gedeel. Ons het ‘n ooreenkoms gehad, ek en my gunstelling tante. Daardie ooreenkoms sal ek eer, want sy sal my bly herhinner.

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“Frontliners” supported by their peers ■ Roelof de Jonge Shortly after the start of the level 5 lockdown, Tzaneen resident Ann Botes initiated a support group along with neighbours residing in Roger Mills Street. Botes and her neighbours showed their support to the frontline workers who were on duty amidst the Covid-19 pandemic by praying for them, applauding them, and yielding placards indicating their unrivalled support of these, mostly unsung, heroes. “The idea for this movement was born out of a televised report I saw of people in Cape Town showing their support for the health care workers. My daughter, Nicola Abrahams, who resides in London, sent me footage of groups in the UK who gathered to throw their support behind the frontline workers”. Because of the Level 5 regulations prohibiting movement and the nationwide curfew, the group first started gathering at the front entrances of their homes wielding placards with encouraging messages. Botes was quite surprised how quickly this initiative of goodwill amongst the neighbours esca-

lated from just two people to a rather impressive group within the neighbourhood. As the lockdown levels decreased, people were permitted to move around more freely and this saw the support group grow even bigger with persons and religious leaders from all around town joining in the initiative. “It is so encouraging to see so many people joining in this initiative. I actually met neighbours living down our street who I did not even know existed, which is a surprising add-on of this support group.” As soon as Level 3 was announced, the support group along with various pastors

from different churches in the area and a couple of learners from the King’s Court Christian School from Modjadjiskloof gathered at a deserted spot in the parking area of Tzaneen Mediclinic. Armoured with facemasks and maintaining social distance protocols to keep the Covid-19 virus at bay, the support group walked by the windows of the hospitals wards yielding their frontline workers support placards. The group gathered afterwards to pray together to further show their gratitude towards all the health care workers in Tzaneen. Botes said the group was invited by Tzaneen Mediclinic. Persons who wish to get involve with this support group, can contact Ann Botes on 082 688 8119.

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112 of 1976 (“the Act”), with the mandate to regulate the estate agency profession by ensuring that all persons carrying out the activities of an estate agent, as a service to the public, are registered with the EAAB. A fidelity fund certificate, which is renewable yearly, is issued upon receipt of the yearly renewal fee as well as the completion of the CPD learning points. As Real Estate agents, we are obliged to constantly inform ourselves with the ever changing laws and regulations within the property sector. To do so an agent should earn yearly CPD (Continues Professional Development) points through the EAAB. This is done by means of various courses offered by the EEAB to the agent. To operate a legal real estate company, the principal/Owner, should have a Level 5 qualification in real estate. This is the minimum requirement for a member running an agency. Without this qualification, No member is allowed to trade nor hold a trust account. All active agents must be registered under the company holding the FFC but also should hold their own individual FFC’s.

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Legals KENNISGEWING: Ek,Theo Kotze, as die agent van die eienaar van ondergemelde eiendom, gee hiermee kennis dat ek aansoek gedoen het by die Groter Tzaneen Munisipaliteit, in terme van Klousules 57, 58 & 68 van die Groter Tzaneen Munisipale By-wet op Ruimtelike Beplanning en Grondgebruikbestuur (2017) vir die hersonering van Erf 612 Tzaneen Uitbr. 6 (Watneystraat 11) vanaf “Residensieel 1” na “Residensieel 4”, die opheffing van beperkende voorwaardes B.(h) & B.(i) uit Titelakte T127486/2006 en die verslapping van ‘n boulyn met die doel van woonstelle (22 in totaal). Eienaar: Tanzi Topaz Inv. BK. Besonderhede van voormelde aansoek lê ter insae gedurende gewone kantoorure by die kantoor van die Bestuurder: Stadsbeplanning, Burgersentrum, Agathastraat 38, Tzaneen, 0850 vir ‘n tydperk van 30 dae vanaf 28 Augustus 2020. Enige beswaar/vertoë moet hetsy skriftelik of mondelings (indien u nie kan skryf nie), by of tot die Bestuurder: Stadsbeplanning, voor die sluitingsdatum vir die indiening van sodanige besware/ vertoë by bovermelde adres of by Posbus 24, Tzaneen, 0850 ingedien of gerig word, tesame met vermelding van bogenoemde beskrywing van die aansoeke, die beswaarmaker se belang in die saak, die grond(e) van die beswaar/vertoë, die beswaarmaker se erfnommer en telefoonnommer(s) en adres. SLUITINGSDATUM VIR DIE INDIENING VAN BESWARE/ VERTOË: 28 September 2020. AGENT: DEVELOPLAN STADSBEPLANNERS, POSBUS 1883, POLOKWANE, 0700, TEL. 0152914177, FAKS: 0862183267. tecoplan@mweb.co.za. Aug501__________________________

NOTICE: I, Theo Kotze, as the agent of the owner of the property

mentioned below, hereby give notice that I have applied to the Greater Tzaneen Municipality, in terms of Clauses 57, 58 & 68 of the Greater Tzaneen Municipal Spatial Planning and Land Use Management By-law (2017) for the rezoning of Erf 612 Tzaneen Ext 6 (11 Watney Street) from “Residential 1” to “Residential 4”, the removal of restrictive conditions B.(h) & B.(i) from Title Deed T127486/2006 and the relaxation of a building line for the purpose of dwelling units (22 in total). Owner: Tanzi Topaz Inv. CC. Particulars of the application will lie for inspection during normal office hours at the office of the Manager: Town Planning, Civic Centre, 38 Agatha Street, Tzaneen, 0850 for a period of 30 days from 28 Augustus 2020. Any objections/representations must be lodged with or made in writing, or verbally if unable to write, to the Manager: Town Planning, at the above-mentioned address or posted to P.O. Box 24, Tzaneen, 0850 on or before the closing date for the submission of objections/ representations, quoting the above mentioned application description, the objector’s interest in the matter, the ground(s) of the objection/ representation, the objector’s erf number and phone numbers and address. CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF OBJECTIONS/ REPRESENTATIONS: 28 September 2020. AGENT: DEVELOPLAN, P.O. BOX 1883, POLOKWANE, 0700. TEL. 015-2914177, FAX: 086 218 3267. tecoplan@ mweb.co.za. Aug502__________________________

In the estate of the late RENÉ GERHARD VAN ASWEGEN, Identity number 5007305019085, Master’s reference number 4382/2020, widower, and who was ordinarily resident at Doornhoek Equestrian Estate, Tzaneen, Limpopo

Province and, who died on the 22nd of JUNE 2020. 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/Randy/R15448 Aug503__________________________

In the estate of the late ISIS IRIS VAN HEERDEN, Identity number 3304150015082, Master’s reference number 4125/2020, widow, and who was ordinarily resident at 15 Gerhard Kruger Street, Tzaneen, Limpopo Province and, who died on the 10th of JANUARY 2020. 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/Randy/R15336 Aug504__________________________

Notice is hereby given in terms of regulation 68 of the Deeds Registries Act, 1937, to the intention to apply for the issue of a certified copy of Title Deed T.48273/2011, registered in the name of MUKONI TRUST INVESTMENT HOLDINGS PROPRIETARY LIMITED: Registration Number 2002/031182/07 in respect of PORTION 10 OF ERF 531 DUIVELSKLOOF EXTENSION 5 TOWNSHIP, REGISTRATION DIVISION L.S., LIMPOPO PROVINCE, which has been lost or destroyed. All interested persons having objection to the issue of such copy are hereby required to lodge the same in writing with the Registrar of Deeds, 101 Dorp Street Polokwane, Limpopo, within two weeks from the date of the publication of this notice. Dated at Tzaneen this 25th

day of AUGUST, 2020 Applicant: THE DIRECTORS OF MUKONI TRUST INVESTMENT HOLDINGS PROPRIETARY LIMITED c/o Thomas & Swanepoel Attorneys / Ref: Mukoni Trust Investments Proprietary Limited ZVR/M4458 Address: 19 Peace Street, Tzaneen E-mail address: zilla@tslegal.co.za Contact number: 015 307 1027 Aug505__________________________

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT OF THE TZANEEN TOWN PLANNING SCHEME, 2000 IN TERMS OF REGULATION 18(3) OF SPLUMA REGULATIONS, 2015 AND SECTION 57 OF THE SPLUMA BY-LAW OF GREATER TZANEEN MUNICIPALITY 2017 TZANEEN AMENDMENT SCHEME 458 I, Floris Jacques du Toit of Jacques du Toit & Associates, Town and Regional Planners, being the authorized agent of the registered owner of the Portion 188 of the farm Lushof 540LT, hereby give notice in terms of Section 57 of the Greater Tzaneen Spluma Bylaws, 2017, that we have applied to the Greater Tzaneen Municipality for the amendment of the Tzaneen Town Planning Scheme, 2000, by the rezoning of Portion 188 Lushof 540LT, situated 1,3km south of the R71, east of the former R1881 road linking the R71 and R36, from “Agriculture” to “Special for Lodge and Conference Venue”. 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 28 August 2020 (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 writ-

ing to the Municipal Manager at the above address or be delivered to Room 257, Civic Centre, Agatha Street, Tzaneen before 28 September 2020, by quoting the abovementioned heading, the objector’s interest in the matter, the ground(s) of the objection/representation, the objector’s property description, phone numbers and address. A person who cannot write may during office hours visit the abovementioned Municipality requesting assistance to transcribe his/her objections, comments or representations. Contact person: Mr M J Mathye (015-307 8031). Address of Agent: Jacques du Toit & Associates, PO Box 754, Tzaneen, 0850 Tel. 015307 3710 Aug506__________________________

KENNISGEWING VAN AANSOEK OM WYSIGING VAN DIE TZANEEN DORPSBEPLANNINGSKEMA, 2000 INGEVOLGE REGULASIE 18(3) VAN SPLUMA REGULASIES, 2015 EN ARTIKEL 57 VAN DIE SPLUMA VERORDENING VAN 2017 VAN DIE GROTER TZANEEN MUNISIPALITEIT TZANEEN WYSIGINGSKEMA 458 Ek, Floris Jacques du Toit van Jacques du Toit & Medewerkers, Stads- en Streeksbeplanners, synde die gemagtigde agent van die eienaar van Gedeelte 188 Lushof 540LT, gee hiermee ingevolge Artikel 57 van die Groter Tzaneen Munisipaliteit Spluma Verordening, 2017, kennis dat ons by die Groter Tzaneen Munisipaliteit aansoek gedoen het om die wysiging van die Tzaneen Dorpsbeplanningskema, 2000, deur die hersonering van Gedeelte 188 Lushof 540LT, geleë 1,3 km suid van die R71, oos van voormalige pad R188-1 wat die R71 verbind met die R36, van “Landbou” na “Spesiaal vir Herberg en Konferensiefasiliteit”. Besonderhede van die aan-

soek lê ter insae gedurende gewone kantoorure by die kantoor van die Munisipale Bestuurder, Burgersentrum, Agathastraat, Tzaneen, vir ‘n tydperk van 30 dae vanaf 28 Augustus 2020 (die datum van eerste publikasie van hierdie kennisgewing). Besware teen of vertoë ten opsigte van die aansoek moet skriftelik voor 28 September 2020 gerig word aan die Munisipale Bestuurder by bovermelde adres of afgelewer word by Kamer 257, Burgersentrum, Agathastraat, Tzaneen, deur 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 Aug507__________________________

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT OF THE MARULENG LAND USE SCHEME, 2008, IN TERMS OF THE SPATIAL PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT BY-LAW, 2016 OF MARULENG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY AMENDMENT SCHEME I, Floris Jacques du Toit of Jacques du Toit & Associates, Town and Regional Planners, being the authorized agent of the registered owner of Portion 38 of the farm Bedford 419KT, hereby give notice in terms of SPLUMA 2013 and the Maruleng SPLUMA Bylaws, 2016 that we have applied to the Maruleng Local Municipa-

lity for the amendment of the Maruleng Land Scheme, 2008, by the rezoning of Portion 38 Bedford 419KT, situated in Boekenhout Avenue, Kampersrus, from “Agriculture” to “Special for Self-catering Tourism Accommodation and ancillary uses”. Particulars of the application will lie for inspection during normal office hours at the office of the Municipal Manager, Civic Centre, 65 Springbok Street, Hoedspruit, for the period of 30 days from 28 August 2020 (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, P.O Box 627, Hoedspruit, 1380 or delivered to Civic Centre, 65 Springbok Street, Hoedspruit, on or before 28 September 2020, 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 above-mentioned Municipality requesting assistance to transcribe his/her objections, comments or representations. Contact person: Mr Gabriel Mailula (015-793-2409). Address of Agent: Jacques du Toit & Associates, PO Box 754, Tzaneen, 0850 Tel. 015307 3710 Aug508__________________________

KENNISGEWING VAN AANSOEK OM WYSIGING VAN DIE MARULENG GRONDGEBRUIKSKEMA, 2008, INGEVOLGE DIE SPLUMA VERORDENING, 2016 VAN MARULENG PLAASLIKE MUNISIPALITEIT MARULENG WYSIGINGSKEMA Ek, Floris Jacques du Toit van

Jacques du Toit & Medewerkers, Stads- en Streeksbeplanners, synde die gemagtigde agent van die eienaar van Gedeelte 38 van die plaas Bedford 419KT, gee hiermee ingevolge die bepalings van SPLUMA 2013 en die Maruleng Plaaslike Munisipaliteit SPLUMA Verordening, 2016, dat ons by die Maruleng Plaaslike Munisipaliteit aansoek gedoen het vir die wysiging van die Maruleng Skema, 2008, deur die hersonering van Gedeelte 38 van die plaas Bedford 419KT, geleë te Boekenhoutlaan, Kampersrus, vanaf “Landbou” na “Spesiaal vir Selfsorg Toerisme Akkommodasie en verwante gebruike”. Besonderhede van die aansoek lê ter insae gedurende gewone kantoorure by die kantoor van die Munisipale Bestuurder, Springbokstraat 65, Hoedspruit, vir ‘n tydperk van 30 dae vanaf 28 Augustus 2020 (die datum van eerste publikasie van hierdie kennisgewing). Besware teen of vertoë ten opsigte van die aansoek moet skriftelik voor of op 28 September 2020 gerig word aan die Munisipale Bestuurder by bovermelde adres of gepos word aan Posbus 627, Hoedspruit, 1380, 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 Gabriel Mailula (015-793-2409). Adres van agent: Jacques du Toit & Medewerkers, Posbus 754, Tzaneen, 0850 Tel. 015307 3710

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Jaguar ready to pounce with new F-TYPE ■

Roelof de Jonge

The new Jaguar F-TYPE has arrived in South Africa with an even more dramatic design, improved dynamics, and increased focus on driver engagement. Since the introduction of the F-TYPE at the 2012 Paris International Motor Show this two-seater sports car have become an instant classic. The F-TYPE was Jaguar’s first two-seater sports car in 50 years since the famous E-Type. About every motoring journalist and avid sports cars enthusiasts has a wish list of cars they dream to own. The F-TYPE would certainly appear on my wish list too. Since its introduction, it was a desirable car to own. Through the years Jaguar have managed to improve the appearance and performance of the F-TYPE which makes it even more desirable to own. The successor to the E-Type gained critical acclaim since its launch in 2012 by winning the World Car of the Year Award. Its inhe -rent desirability was

proven by the fact that 75 percent of the F-TYPE Convertible owners were new to the Jaguar brand. The new F-TYPE is available as a Convertible or a Coupé. The new clamshell bonnet flow down to the grille that retains the proportions of the original F-TYPE but is slightly wider and deeper with a new hexagonal mesh pattern. The fender vents now feature on Ja -guar’s leaping feline motif. The bumpers at the front and back have been updated to offer greater differentiation across the model range, from the F-TYPE R-Dynamic model to the range-topping F-TYPE R. The F-TYPE’s driver-focused interior has been refined with subtle details with emphasis on luxury and sportiness. The cockpit now features a 12.3-inch High Definition TFT instrument display with reconfigurable graphics. Drivers have a choice of display themes, including a full-screen navigation map, but in true sports car fashion the default mode is set to a large central rev-counter. Quality materials such as Windsor leather, Engine Spin metallics

and satin-finish Noble Chrome adds to the luxury associated with Jaguar. These are complemented by

monogram stitch patterns, repeated in the door trims, and Jaguar Leaper or R motifs embossed in the headrests. There are three engine options available for the South African market, starting with the 221kW and 400Nm Ingenium two-litre fourcy -linder P300. This four-pot Jaguar is by no means sluggish with a 0-100km/h acceleration in just 5.7 seconds and a top speed of 250km/h. The supercharged three-litre V6 P380 with 280kW of power and 460Nm torque, can accelerate from 0-100km/h in a mere 4.9 seconds

The F-TYPE’s driverfocused interior.

The new F-TYPE is available as a Convertible or a Coupé.

and can propel the F-TYPE to a top speed of 275km/h. The V6 is offered with a choice of rear- and all-wheel drive and enjoy the benefits from a mechanical limited-slip differential. Available throughout the first year of production is a special First Edition version of the P380 all-wheel drive exclusively. The First Edition comes with 20-inch Diamond Turned alloy wheels, ‘First Edition’ scripting on the door tread plates, aluminium instrument panel finishing and Windsor leather Performance seats in a choice of Ebony with Light Oyster stitching or Mars Red with Flame stitching. Setting the benchmark for a true sports car is the five-litre supercharged V8 model in the new F-TYPE R P575. The R model comes with an output of 423kW of power and a mighty 700Nm of torque. The 0-100km/h acceleration happens in 3.7 seconds with a max speed of 300km/h. Jaguar’s Quickshift transmission has been improved for even faster and more precise gear changes through steering wheel-mounted paddles or with the SportShift gear selector. All three engines feature active exhaust systems, which are switchable either as an option or as standard. Customers who choose the 423kW supercharged V8 will have the new Quiet Start function as an add-on, ensuring a more subtle, refined sound. If desired, the Quiet Start option can be over-ridden by selecting the Dynamic Mode or by pressing the switchable exhaust button before starting the engine.

New Ranger Thunder set to cause a storm in bakkie market ■

Roelof de Jonge

The trend-setting Ford Ranger and one of the top-selling vehicles in the country now offers customers a wider range of features and options. The most exciting news however is the introduction of a limited-edition Ranger Thunder. The new Ranger Thunder model comes with a unique design and functional enhancements to what is already one of the most popular vehicles in South Africa. Along with the introduction of the new Ranger Thunder is spec upgrades on the Ranger XLT and XLS models. The new Ranger Thunder is available with sportier exterior and interior styling elements, along with practical additions to rear load box. LED headlamps, as well as LED daytime running lights and foglamps are all now added as standard on all the Ranger XLT, Wildtrak, Thunder and Ranger Raptor models. The Ranger XLS models now has Ford’s Connected Touch Radio that comes with an eight-inch full colour touchscreen. This addition is an optional choice for the XL model . Derived from the Ranger Wildtrak, the addition of the exclusive Ranger Thunder brings even greater style, luxury, capability and practicality to the range. Numerous distinctive design features are unique to the Ranger Thunder. From the front is a revised honeycomb-style front grille and incorporating red accents for the side air holes, which gives the new Ranger Thunder a distinctly performance-oriented character inspired by Ford’s sportiest models. This is complemented by black detailing for the side mirror housings, and bold three-dimensional “Thunder” badges at the base of the front doors and on the rear tailgate. The new 18-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels are finished in black.

the roller shutter for the rear load box, along The Ranger Wildtrak is renowned for its with the new black finish for the 18-inch douluxuriously appointed premium cabin, but the ble-spoke alloy wheels. Thunder raises the bar even further. The black The Ranger Thunder continues to benefit from leather seats, dashboard, steering wheel, gear the raft of technologies that debuted in the curlever and handbrake now features with striking rent generation Wildtrak. Additional features red contrast stitching in place of the orange available on the Ranger Thunder include Adapused on the Wildtrak. New front leather seats tive Cruise Control (ACC) with Forward Collision have been fitted, featuring bold “Thunder” Alert. Lane Keeping Alert and Lane Keeping decals embroidered in red. Aid are also standard on the Ranger Thunder. The Ranger Thunder benefited from Additionally, a Driver Alert System informs the numerous practical additions in the driver by means of visual, audible and load compartment too, including vibration warnings if fatigue is a lockable “Mountain Top” detected. black roller shutter to safely The Ranger Thunder also secure goods being carried. comes with Semi-AutoThere’s also a cargo area matic Parallel Park Assist management system (SAPPA), which takes the with a bed divider that hassle out of parallel allows the owner to easparking manoeuvres by ily compartmentalise the using ultrasonic sensors available space for securely holding different-sized The Ranger Wildtrak is renowned items. As with the Wildtrak for its luxuriously appointed and Raptor, the Thunder is premium cabin. powered by the two-litre Bi-Turbo engine which produces 157kW and 500Nm coupled to a 10-speed automatic transmission. This combination, with the transmission’s Progressive Range Select (PRS), makes the Ranger Thunder an ideal towing vehicle or for when driving in slippery conditions or climbing steep gradients. The Ranger’s towing capacity of up to 3 500kg remains unchanged in the Thunder, as do the 800mm water wading depth and 230mm ground clearance. On the Ranger Wildtrak, the list of factory-fitted options has been expanded to include

on the front and rear bumpers that search for parking spaces. The system calculates the trajectory and steers the vehicle into the slot using the Ranger’s electric power-assisted steering (EPAS) and sensors. All the driver has to do is operate the accelerator and brake, and select the appropriate gear as indicated by Park Assist. Ford’s innovative EZ lift tailgate is now also available on the Ranger Thunder. It makes accessing the load bin significantly easier through the incorporation of a torsion rod system that reduces the initial lift force required to raise the tailgate by 70 percent. All the Ranger models come standard with Ford’s Protect plan, comprising of a four-year or 120 000km comprehensive warranty, a threeyear or unlimited distance roadside assistance and five-year or unlimited kilometre corrosion warranty. A six-year or 90 000km service plan is included with 15 000km service intervals.

The new Ford Ranger Thunder model comes with a unique design and functional enhancements.

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Bontekoning shows promising pace Badgers spread ■ Roelof de Jonge

The dreaded rear tyre that caused Keagan Bontekoning to retire from the race. Keagan Bontekoning

SuperSport-hoogtepunte (Alles regstreeks)

Gold Cup skitter in sportstapel op TV ŉ Perdewedren met ŉ geskiedenis van langer as ŉ eeu is een van die hoogtepunte waarna sportliefhebbers die naweek op televisie kan kyk. Die Gold Cup, wat in 1921 vir die eerste keer aangebied is, word Saterdag in Durban vir die honderdste keer beslis. Die wedren oor 3 200 meter word weens Covid-19 voor leë paviljoene gehardloop, maar regstreeks uitgesaai. Die eerste skof van die Tour de France-fietswedren, die Belgiese Grand Prix, T20-krieket tussen Engeland en Pakistan, skouspelagtige rugby, drie gholftoernooie en ‘n stapel sokker is van die ander sport waarna kykers kan uitsien voordat die Amerikaanse Ope-tennistoernooi Maandag begin. Saterdag 29 Augustus

Fietsry: Tour de France: Die roete – 10:00 tot 12:50 op SS 8 en SS 12 Tour de France, skof 1 (156 km) – 13:50 tot 18:20 op SS 8 en SS 12 Herhaling, skof 1 – 22:05 tot 00:00 op SS 8 Gholf: Britse kampioenskap, dag 3 – 13:00 tot 18:00 op SS 5 BMW-kampioenskap, dag 3 – 18:00 tot 00:00 op SS 5 Vroue: Arkansas-kampioenskap, dag 3 – 22:00 tot 01:00 op SS 12 Krieket: Karibiese reeks: Trinbago t Barbados – 15:30 tot 20:00 op SS Jamaika t St Kitts & Nevis – 23:15 tot 03:30 op SS 2 Motorfietsrenne: Spaanse Superfietsrenne – 10:50 tot 15:15 op SS 2 Motorrenne: F1: Belgiese Grand Prix, oefening 3 – 11:45 tot 13:15 op SS 6 Kwalifisering – 14:00 tot 16:30 op SS 6 F2: Belgiese wedren 1 – 16:30 tot 18:00 op SS 6 Indycarreeks – 21:00 tot 00:00 op SSupercarreeks, Townsville – 07:50 tot 09:10 op SS 6 Rallycross-wêreldkampioenskap, Finland – 14:00 tot 16:00 op SS 1 Perdewedren: Gold Cup 100 – 15:00 tot 16:45 op SS 10 Hoogtepunte – 20:05 tot 21:05 op SS 10 Rofstoei: WWE Smackdown – 02:00 tot 14:10 op SS 4 en SS 9 Rugby: Australiese reeks: Rebels t Waratahs – 11:10 tot 13:10 op SS 1 Europese Pro 14: Dragons t Scarlets – 18:10 tot 20:15 op SS 1 Ulster t Leinster – 20:30 tot 22:30 op SS 1 Engelse Premierliga: Herhaling: Sale t Bristol – 15:55 tot 18:00 op SS 9 Joernaalprogram: Land of Legends: New Zealand – 07:00 tot 07:30 op SS 1 Sokker: SA Premierliga: Orlando Pirates t SuperSport Utd – 13:00 tot 15:25 op SS 4 AmaZulu t Black Leopards – 15:25 tot 17:30 op SS 4 Golden Arrows t Cape Town City – 17:30 tot 20:30 op SS 4 Hoogtepunte: Pirates t SuperSport, AmaZulu t Black Leopards en Golden Arrows t Cape Town C – 20:30, 21:00 en 21:30 tot 22:00 op SS 4 Engelse Gemeenskapskild: Arsenal t Liverpool – 17:20 tot 20:00 op SS 3

Insect Science Mountain Bike (MTB) rider Keagan Bontekoning had his first taste of racing since lockdown three weekends ago at the @pursuitchallenge that was held at Buffelsdrift near Pretoria. “It was just so great to be on the starting line for the first time since the lockdown started in March. This challenge consisted of an 84km time trial. The route was very challenging. Despite not having raced for months, I felt incredibly good from the start”, said Bontekoning. “The first 30 kilometres was technical and consisted a lot of climbing. I tried to manage my effort to finish strong and I was on route to post a competitive time.” Bad luck struck Bontekoning about 18 kilometres from the finish line when he damaged the sidewall of his tyre on the rear wheel. He had to retire from the race as a result. “I can take many positives from this race, knowing that my form is good, which is reassuring going forward. I am really looking forward to the next race.” The Pursuit Challenge is a series of timed challenges throughout the world. The organisers of this MTB race (time trial) set a date for each course that challengers can take part in. Each challenge can vary from a two-day event up to a 10-day event across the globe. The challengers can decide when they want to compete and how many times they would like to race. The rules are simple to follow whilst making the racing environment interesting and safe . Self-timing is essential, although a panel of judges will be at hand to verify the route and timing afterwards. This will be uploaded onto a leader board where participants can compete for prize money and lucky draw prizes.

the love ■ Roelof de Jonge For Mandela Day last month, the pupils of Stanford Lake College worked in their respective tutor groups to plan small acts of kindness and community service projects. The Head of the Afrikaans Department, Lucas Ludick, and his tutor group decided to organise a clothing drive for those less fortunate. The response to this by the school’s community was overwhelming. Parents and pupils were incredibly generous with their donations and the items collected were enough to fill the loading bay of a bakkie. On Wednesday last week, Ludick and Shirley Jack delivered the donated items to the St Paul’s United Church in Haenertsburg, where they were received by Reverend Jonathan Meintjes. The items will be handed out to communities in the local area alongside the Church’s Covid-19 Relief Initiative that delivers food parcels to those in need. Each household will receive an assortment of clothing items. Stanford Lake College would like to extend a warm thank you to each and every learner and parent who contributed to this drive.

Standford Lake College personnel Shirley Jack (left) and Lucas Ludick (middle) handed over the donated items to Reverend Jonathan Meintjes (right).

Sport 28 August 2020

Life’s a pitch for Impalas ■ Roelof de Jonge

run the catering and bar facility of the club house. The responsibility for the maintenance of the cricket facilities falls on Phoenix Cricket Club however. The Long Room boasts a fully-fledged kitchen facility, now open to public and Robson encouraged residents to continue supporting their business. “We were fortunate to have such great support from the community during the different levels of the lockdown period. Although at first, we could not entertain people at our facility. We were only able to cater for take-away meals. In this regard the community from Modjadjiskloof really supported us well and they still do.” Bulletin spoke to Ruan Vorster, chairperson of the Phoenix Cricket Club, who explained the club’s affiliation with the Duiwelskloof Cricket Club. “We are members of the Duiwelskloof Sport Council which is an independent community entity and not related to the municipality. This council oversees the sport facilities in Modjadjiskloof.” Vorster said the agreement with the sport council is that Phoenix Cricket Club’s management is responsible for maintenance of the cricket facilities. “We have such great plans to improve our facilities, but don’t have the funding to implement such ideas. The current economic climate majorly caused by the Covid-19 pandemic has further placed a hold on any plans to improve the cricket facilities.” Vorster said that the club, with the support from its sponsors, maintains the cricket facilities out of their own budget. In regard with their relationship with the Limpopo Impala Cricket Union (LICU), Vorster said they have a good relationship. They have a development agreement with LICU to allow Nkowankowa Cricket Club to play its matches at the Duiwelskloof’s facility. “We actually have our annual meeting for clubs with LIC in Polokwane this weekend and we are looking forward to building on our good standing with the union. In my opinion the cricket union does an amazing job for our club in regard with the little finances that is allocated to them through Cricket South Africa (CSA).” On Saturday evening from 18:00 until only 20:00 because of the 22:00 lock down curfew, the Long Room will be hosting The Shades live show. The Long Room, derived from the Long Room at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, can be contacted at 079 094 7090.

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system determines which of the 12 unions have exceeded its basic delivery and compliance requirements of the CSA In July Cricket South Africa (CSA) held its operating and funding objectives. annual awards ceremony, albeit virtually The CEO of Limpopo Impala Cricket, Tommy Phiri, said: online, due to the Covid-19 restrictions. “I would like to thank my staff for their hard work and I The Limpopo Impala Cricket union know that it took a lot of courage from each and every one (LIC) was amongst the award of you to really make sure that LICU improves its ways of winners. operation. This new approach determined the 7th Place The Limpopo union, which is we achieved on CSA’s incentive scorecard”. based in Polokwane, won the “Congratulations to everyone who contributed to this award for the Most Improved improvement. Let us continue to strive towards becoming Cricket Province for the the best. I would like to thank the board of LICU for their 2019/2020 season, support throughout the season.” moving up from 12th Bulletin decided to visit Duiwelskloof Cricket Club in place to 7th place. Modjadjiskloof this week since it is the only existing club The criteria for cricket facility in the Tzaneen and Modjadjiskloof area. This this award for CSA is also the home of the Phoenix Cricket Club. affiliated unions is The facility seemed deserted at first because of the based on an incentive neglected outfield that scoreboard system. This urgently needs water and a termite nest Lynette Robson. that started to settle not far away from the pitch. From Bulletin’s visit it was discovered that the current drought, a torrid economic climate fuelled by the Covid-19 lockdown regulations are the root cause for the past few months’ negligence. On his way back to the car from his visit to the Duiwelskloof Cricket Club’s pitch, Bulletin’s journalist noticed movement inside the Long Room club house. Since the hospitality industry could operate again, Lynette Robson and her son, Doulton, who run the Long Room club house, were opened to the public. With all the Covid-19 safety protocols in place of course. The home of Phoenix Cricket Club, based at the Duiwelskloof Cricket Club facility, seems to be neglected which is certainly not the Robson explained that they have an case. Tough economic times and a drought amongst others are the reason that paints this bleak picture. Photos: Roelof de Jonge agreement with Phoenix Cricket Club to

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