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A local resident and business owner peruses his municipal bill for December, a staggering R12,9 mil due on 15 January 2014 to Polokwane Muni.

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The municipality’s billing system always creates margin for error and was thus ascribed as reason why a local resident and business owner received a whopping municipal bill of almost R13 million in

December. The recipient of the bill wishes to remain anonymous and said he had no words to explain his bill of R12 996 244,25 for 9 999 992 units of electricity. He used only a unit of water according to the bill. R596 030 was charged for VAT. “This

is absurd. How can the municipality make such a mistake? Are there no senior staff who double check bills? If so, they would’ve noticed that for such a small business the amount is irrelevant.” He paid an average on previous bills to avoid To page 2

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olokwane Executive Mayor, Cllr Freddy Greaver yesterday (Wednesday) met with different stakeholders at Peter Mokaba Stadium to inform them of the city’s readiness to host the Orange African Championship (CHAN) Tournament. Peter Mokaba will from 14 to 26 January play host to six group stage matches as well as a quarter-final match. Stakeholders present during the meeting included traditional and religious leaders, representatives of the business community, sports

organisations, youth formations, women organisations, the transport sector, the hospitality industry and community development workers. “It was a briefing session and we wanted to inform them that we are ready and they must welcome all the teams and their fans with warm hearts. We want them to adopt those fans from the African continent, embrace them and ensure that they feel safe in the city and also assist them in everything they want and they need to know. Remember, we are hosting the tournament on behalf of the province and for the tournament to be a success we need the support from our citizens and various stakeholders,” Greaver said.

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Acting Chief Executive Officer of Limpopo Tourism Agency (LTA), Mr Fixon Hlungwani has urged the service sector and residents of Limpopo to welcome all teams and soccer fans from the African continent who are expected in the city from 14 to 26 January for the Orange African Nations Cup (Chan) Tournament. “We are saying to them let us be good hosts because if we do so

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chances are the tourists will consider repeated visits and thus such grow the economy of the province and the industry,” Hlungwani said. He added that the industry has confidence in the capable infrastructure, capacity and personnel that will be deployed and utilised during the tournament. “I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of the Tourism industry to assure those that will be coming to our beautiful province that they will receive our warmest welcome,” Hlungwani said.

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From page 1 country to be among the top five performers in South Africa. He mentioned the example of the Free State that overtook Gauteng and the Western Cape to be number one in the country for 2013. Limpopo achieved the highest matric pass rate since the advent of democracy when the class of 2013 achieved a pass rate of 71,8%, the MEC for Education, Ms Dikeledi Magadzi proudly announced on Tuesday. She said: “The number of bachelor passes from 15 324 in 2012 increased to 18 781 in 2013. The increase in the number of bachelor passes is a clear indication that the improvement in pass percentage is not only quantitative but qualitative as well. “In as much as I am happy with this year’s Grade 12 performance, I do not for a moment believe that we have reached the pinnacle of our performance as a province. Limpopo is known for its rich history and the good prac-

Alet Harding onlangs oorlede JANUS VD WESTHUIZEN >> janus.observer1@gmail.com

‘n Jarelange inwoner van Polokwane, me Alet Harding is op Sondag, 29 Desember op die ouderdom van 52 oorlede. Sy het voorheen by Seaworld in Polokwane gewerk en het in Maart 2013 haar eie besigheid in Mokopane begin waar sy die laaste twee jaar gewoon het. Die begrafnis was Dinsdag FOTO: VERSKAF om 11:00. Harding laat haar ma, Lettie Me Alet Harding is onlangs Venter, ‘n broer, Hennie Faunds, twee oorlede. susters en twee kleinkinders agter.

tices in matters of education. And furthermore we are saying our history in education will not be a paragraph but a chapter on its own.” She took the opportunity to thank officials in the Department of Education, parents, school governing bodies (SGBs) and learners who have contributed to this achievement. “To the eyes of the critics, the achievement of 71,8% may look small, but I can tell you, the larger community of Limpopo is very proud to be associated with men and women of your calibre,” Magadzi said. The MEC issued a stern warning to principals from underperforming schools in the province. “Let me remind our principals that we are running a company. Principals should regard themselves as the CEOs of companies and are accountable to the shareholders, in this instance we are referring to the parents. At the end of the year there must be profits and in this we are referring to the results of the learners at their respective schools,” Magadzi Plot 6, Palmietfontein explained to the large Sel: 083 758 9231 audience who atSel: 083 648 3282 Fax: 086 582 6139 tended the event. Epos: ark@xnets.co.za Vhembe once GROOT REPO- EN MEUBELVEILING again walked away with the highest DATUM: SATERDAG, 11 JANUARIE 2014 pass rate with a TYD: 10:00 percentage of 80,6% PLEK: ARK AFSLAERSPERSEEL (improved by 3,8%). (LEBOWAKGOMO-CHUENESPOORT PAD) Waterberg was second with 70,6% (NABY SOUTH-GATE COUNTRY LODGE) MEUBELS: Groot hoeveelheid repo-meubels. Sitkamerstelle, televisiestelle (‘flat screens”), hoëtroustelle, skootrekenaars, rekenaars, selfone, hangkaste, kombuiskasstelle, slaapkamerstelle, yskaste, vrieskaste, muureenhede, dubbelbed- en koninginbasisstelle, koffietafels, eetkamerstelle en nog vele meer items, te veel om op te noem. ANDERE: Hoëtroustelle, hangkaste, muureenhede en hoeveelheid losgoedere. VOORWAARDES: Kontant of bankgewaarborgde tjeks of internetbetalings (internetfasiliteit beskikbaar by kantoor) dieselfde dag van die veiling. Geen uitsondering sal gemaak word nie. AFSLAERSNOTA: Besigtiging Vrydag, 10 Januarie 2014. Eerste veiling vir die jaar. Moenie hierdie veiling misloop nie! Registrasiefooi van R1 000.00 is betaalbaar. Items is in baie goeie toestand. Baie mooi voorraad. Geen waarborg op items nie. BTW is betaalbaar op alle REPO-MEUBELS. Die afslaer behou die reg voor om enige items by te voeg of te onttrek sonder enige kennisgewing. BAIE BELANGRIK: INDIEN TELEVISIESTELLE GEKOOP WORD MOET ‘N TELEVISIELISENSIE GETOON WORD VOORDAT TELEVISIES GELAAI MAG WORD. Alle items moet verkoop word en gelaai word nie later as Maandag 13 Januarie 2014 nie. ‘N BAIE VOORSPOEDIGE NUWEJAAR AAN AL ONS KLIëNTE. MAG 2014 VIR ONS ALMAL NET ‘N WONDERLIKE JAAR WEES!! VIR ENIGE NAVRAE KONTAK ESTELLE DE BEER 083 648 3282.

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Polokwane Executive Mayor, Cllr Freddy Greaver with a T-shirt that forms part of the attire to be worn by volunteer workers during the upcoming Chan tournament.

(improved by 10,5%) and Capricorn third with a well deserved 70,1% (improved by 4,1%). The top three schools in the province were all from Vhembe district. Mbilwi Secondary School was first, Thengwe Secondary School second and Tshivhase Secondary School came third. In Capricorn the best performing circuit remains the Pietersburg Circuit. In terms of the number of matric exemptions attained per school in Polokwane Observer’s distribution area PHS achieved the fourth position followed by: • Capricorn High School (position 7) • Mountainview Senior Secondary School (20) • S.J. van der Merwe Technical High School (21) • Taxila Combined School (29) • Waterberg High School and Hoërskool Nylstroom (share position 31) • Hoërskool Noorderland (35) • Hoërskool Piet Potgieter (38) The only school in the Capricorn district that obtained a 100% pass rate is Pax High Scool in Maraba circuit. Northern Academy Secondary School achieved the number one position for independent schools in Limpopo. Five PHS educators were named the best performing educators in their selected subjects: • Mss Alta Botha and Retha Lerm (Business Studies) • Dr. Annalize Botha and Ms Linette Scott (Life Science) • Ms Rita Hageman (Mathematical Literacy)

Shocker R12 million electricity bill From page 1 services being cut at his business. Since Monday Polokwane Observer consistently corresponded with the municipality’s communications department but eventually turned to Polokwane Executive Mayor, Cllr Freddy Greaver for answers yesterday (Wednesday). A shocked Greaver when confronted with the issue immediately phoned the municipality’s Chief Financial Officer, Ms Fikile Mudau who was also not aware of the astronomical bill that had been issued. “It is clearly a mistake. There is always margin for error as the billing system only captures and processes data put into the system. Meter readings are manually captured and mistakes can be made. The system prints the bills and are then sent to consumers,” Greaver provided as answer to a question about the line of responsibility within the accounts

department. It is clear that data captured on the system is not double checked as it might have been picked up by accounting clerks that the municipality has never had consumers owing R12 million on a water and electricity bill. Greaver confirmed that the city’s biggest consumers’ bills have never reached such a ridiculous amount. Greaver said the only way to solve the problem is to have a metered system that automatically reads all households’ usage on water and electricity which is something not to be seen in the next couple of years. “There will always be mistakes on some of the accounts due to human error. We urge residents with queries on their bills to visit the municipality and have it sorted. Residents can even contact the municipality and we will see to it that the problem is sorted out as soon as possible,” Greaver said.

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Ex-cop up for housebreaking KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com

he ceiling of his girlfriend’s home in Westenburg became the last hiding place for an ex-cop turned alleged housebreaking expert who, after outracing the Polokwane Police with his lightning-fast Golf GTI, will be appearing in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court soon on charges of housebreaking, with the possibility of the list of charges growing by the day. The suspect, in his late twenties, was arrested on Friday after a car chase between himself and the Polokwane Police in which he outdrove the officials in his black Golf GTI which was later found crashed and abandoned in the city. After nearly six months the Polokwane Police and a specialised task team nabbed the ex-Police official who is suspected of alleged involvement in numerous cases of housebreaking in the upper town area of the city. According to Capt Ntobeng Phala, spokesperson for the Polokwane Police the investigation unfolded when Police in this specific sector became troubled with the amount of break-ins taking place. “A task team was put in place and with the

help of sources on the ground it was quickly established that whoever was responsible for the break-ins were experts and knew exactly what they were doing.” The possible involvement of an ex Police official soon came to light and investigations led the Police to a dismissed Constable from Westenburg who had early in 2013 lost his job due to absconding. Officials soon realised during their investigation that the housebreaking problems in Upper Town started soon after the Constable left the Police. “We started monitoring his movements and in doing so received a list of stolen goods from one of the homes broken into and traced the stolen items to a vehicle registered in his name parked in the yard of his home in Westenburg.” The car was loaded with stolen items but the suspect was nowhere to be found. The car and the items found inside were confiscated and the search for the ex-cop intensified. Further search of the property also revealed implements known to be used in housebreaking and several number plates presumed to have allegedly been used in more crimes which will be added to the charge sheet as the investigation continues.

Lim’s roads claim more lives than in 2012 RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com Limpopo’s roads claimed ten more lives during the December holidays in comparison with the figures of 2012, despite law enforcers’ joined efforts to maintain safer roads during the Festive Season. For the period 1 December to 2 January 31 more accidents were reported across the province. In 2012, 303 accidents were reported in comparison with last year’s 334. Eighty two people lost their lives on the roads, ten more than the 72 in 2012. Department of Roads and Transport (DRT) Spokesperson, Mr Jimmy Machaka said the death toll includes drivers and passengers of vehicles as well as pedestrians. Capricorn district scored the highest total of 113 accidents reported with 20 people losing their lives on this district’s roads. In 2012 only 79 accidents occurred in the district. The statistics further reveal that while the second most accidents, 89, occurred in Mopani district the most lives, 19, were claimed in Vhembe district. In the Sekhukhune and Waterberg districts vehicle accidents claimed 16 lives

respectively. Efforts by the DRT, municipal traffic departments, Police and the South African National Defence Force to secure a safer Festive Season on the province’s roads saw 164 108 vehicles being stopped and tested from 1 to 31 December. Three hundred and seven vehicles were impounded and 223 discontinued. Contributing to these figures are impounded mini buses (276), buses (10), motor vehicles (10) and other heavy vehicles (11). Discontinued vehicles included 86 motor vehicles, 26 busses, 24 mini buses and 87 heavy vehicles. The blood alcohol levels of 3 308 drivers were tested and 127 were arrested for exceeding the legal limit. Nearly 25 000 notices were issued of which 2 268 were for drivers fined for not wearing seatbelts. Another 127 drivers were arrested for overloading, 528 for outstanding warrants, two for providing false documents and seven for excessive speeding. “The highest speed recorded was 187 km/h in a 120 km/h zone. All drivers arrested for speeding paid R2 000 bail while drivers arrested for overloading also paid a fine of R2 000,” Machaka said.

R19 million worth of heroin found at Beitbridge KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com Mr Kennedy Manda (45) will be appearing in the Musina Magistrate’s Court tomorrow (Friday) following his arrest on 20 December at the Beitbridge Border Post for attempting to smuggle heroin worth more than R19 million into South Africa. The Malawian national was arrested after he was found in possession of more than 1 981g of heroin tablets, expertly discovered by

sniffer dogs on the border post. Brig Hangwani Mulaudzi, Spokesperson of the Limpopo Police says the joint operation between the Limpopo Police and the South African Revenue Service commenced when Police members stopped the bus that was on its way from Malawi. “The tablets were tested and returned a positive result for heroine. The package was referred to the SAPS Narcotics Unit for further investigation.” Manda has been in custody since his arrest in December and will be given the opportunity on Friday to make a formal bail application.

Hannes Pretorius sterf dag voor vyftigste huweliksherdenking Die immergeliefde en bekende “Oom Hannes” Pretorius (soos almal hom geken het) is op 20 Desember in die ouderdom van 74 in die Paarl (Wes-Kaap) dood na ‘n massiewe hartaanval – ‘n dag voordat hy en sy eggenote, Mara, hul goue huweliksherdenking by hul oudste seun, Johan en sy gesin sou vier. Sy dood het gekom pas nadat hulle by Kaapstad Internasionale Lughawe geland en na hul seun se tuiste vertrek het. Hy was doenig met die kleinkinders by die swembad terwyl die res van die familie inkopies gedoen het toe hy skielik op ‘n stoel inmekaar gesak en onmiddellik gesterf het. Hy was ‘n gesonde man wat vir jare geen skete gehad het nie. Pretorius was ‘n sake- en gemeenskapsman van formaat. Hy was vir meer as vier dekades in die motorhandel betrokke en het sy loopbaan op ‘n hoogtepunt as prinsipaal van

Limpopo Toyota met talle nasionale toekennings vir sy uitnemende werk afgesluit. In die bedryf het hy op verskeie komitees en verenigings gedien. Plaaslik was hy ook nou betrokke by kerkaktiwiteite waar hy vir jare as ouderling by die NG Kerk Pietersburg-Oos met oorgawe gedien het. Die afgelope drie jaar was hy amptelik afgetree, maar het steeds sy roeping om mense in nood te dien uitgeleef. Persone en families by verskeie skuilings sal die groot gestalte en rasperstem van die geliefde man mis. “Hoe meer hy kon gee, hoe meer was hy ‘n mens vir homself,” weet diegene wat deel van sy familie en vriendekring was. Hy is in die Paarl veras en ‘n herdenkingsdiens is verlede Vrydag in Polokwane gehou. Pretrius word benewens sy vrou en oudste seun ook deur Jenny, Reenen, Rohan en drie kleinkinders oorleef.

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enewens die ondraaglike stank van rou riool wat vir maande op die Leeuwkuilkleinhoewes uitspoel, hou dit groter gesondheidsrisiko’s en nagevolge in. ‘n Leeuwkuil-inwoner, wat verkies om anoniem te bly, sê die probleem van riool wat vanuit ‘n sekuriteitskompleks in een van die hoof grondpaaie uitspoel tot waar dit in ‘n duikweg in die bos tot in die rivier afloop, word reeds maande lank by die Polokwane Munisipaliteit gerapporteer, maar steeds word niks daaraan gedoen nie. Op die toneel is Polokwane

Observer deur nog ‘n inwoner begroet wat dit eens is dat klagtes oor die rioolprobleem op dowe ore val. “Benewens die slegte reuk, gesondheidsrisiko en onaangenaamheid om daagliks daardeur te ry, word die Sandrivier besoedel en die grondpad vertrap as gevolg van die voortdurende nat oppervlak,” sê die inwoner. Die pad is in ‘n baie slegte toestand en padgebruikers kan moontlike skade aan hul voertuie opdoen. Munisipale woordvoerder, me Tshililo Mutsharini het gister (Woensdag) gesê die regte persoon wat kommentaar oor rioolprobleme kan lewer, is nie op kantoor nie. Sy het wel gesê die probleem sal aangespreek word.

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Rou riool van ‘n sekuriteitskompleks op die Leeuwkuil-kleinhoewe spoel langs ‘n grondpad tot in die Sandrivier wat ‘n gesondheidsrisiko inhou.

Slote vorm oor die grondpad waar riool uitspoel. Die pad is in ‘n swak toestand as gevolg van die voortdurende nat oppervlak.

Lim ANC off to 102nd anniversary YOLANDE NEL >>observer.yolande@gmail.com A delegation of African National Congress (ANC) members from Limpopo is due to attend this weekend’s 102nd anniversary of the organisation in Mbombela in Mpumalanga where President Jacob Zuma is expected to keep to tradition when delivering the January 8 statement. Undoubtedly the largest ruling party gathering before the country goes to the polls, the occasion will also double as a manifesto launch rally. Part of the annual address to the gathering, to be preceded by an earlier two-day meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the ANC and party-related activities in various communities, is sure to reflect on the lifetime contribution of late former President Nelson Mandela to the

struggle. Besides organisational matters, Zuma is also bound to address international and national issues related to, among others, governance, social transformation, health and education as well as infrastructure demands in his speech. During the celebrations achievement awards are expected to be bestowed on branches or structures of the organisation from across the country as done annually. It was learnt that the provincial celebrations of the ruling party are expected to be held in the Vhembe district a week after. In the meantime the elective conference of the ANC in the province could apparently be moved to the first week of February, which doesn’t leave the new provincial party leadership with much time before the elections. None of the provincial spokespersons of the ANC were available for comment.

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Masemola to the rescue: 2014 will be Lim’s year KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com

ollowing his appointment last year as Provincial Commissioner for the Limpopo Police, Lt Gen Fannie Masemola revealed his plans for 2014 with the Polokwane Observer, articulating the warning message that criminals should be aware that he and his department are ready to become a criminal’s biggest nightmare. With the New Year firmly kicking off Masemola feels the Limpopo Police should have resolutions to carry through the year. These resolutions include building on the successes and momentum created in the previous year and constantly ensuring that peace is a reality in the community. Issues of concern “I have recently noticed areas of concern in terms of crimes on the rise specifically including crimes against persons like rape, murder and robberies of houses, persons and businesses.” Property related crimes like burglary, theft and stock-theft together with the rising figures of rhino poaching will also be a point of interest for intensive investigation and as always incidences of corruption and fraud should be reduced. Areas of concern that have been noted include Thohoyandou, Polokwane, Westenburg, Seshego, Mankweng, Mahwelereng, Lephalale, Modimolle, Burgersfort and Tzaneen. Action plan Drawing up aggressive plans will stimulate results full of action and in doing so focus sternly on building high commitment, diligence and morale among personnel and encouraging command and control amongst commanders at station levels. Organising regular visits and station inspections will ensure all officials are on their posts and duly hard at work solving the crimes and situations from 2013 and 2014. Initiating more research work to support management decisions and structures and mobilising resources both physical and human. “We will also work hard this year to encourage technology advancement computer systems in aiding with the solving of crimes.”

A record amount of births were announced by the Limpopo Department of Health and Social Development following the birth, of almost 300 babies on the celebrated PHOTOS: SUPPLIED days during the Fes- Agriculture MEC, Ms Rosinah Semenya tive Season. proudly holds Baby Limpopo is definitely the leader Ramogoebo born on Christmas Day at Manof the pack when it comes to the birth of kweng Hospital . Festive babies with 112 Christmas babies making their appearance followed by 175 babies on New Year’s Day. Ms Adele van der Linde, spokesperson for the Limpopo Department of Health says the fruitful period kicked off just after 12:00 on Christmas Day when 52 boys and 60 girls made grand entrances into the world. “Dilokong Hospital in the Sekhukhune District was blessed with twins, a boy and a girl born to Ms Annah Maophanga just after 03: 00 in the morning.” An added point sure to break headlines is the birth of Limpopo’s very own New Year’s triplets born via Caesarean-Section in the

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Goals for 2014 Combating crime in 2014 is the main focus of the Limpopo Police and in keeping with resolutions and goals for the New Year Masemola shares his plans on curbing crime. An in-depth analysis of serious and reported crimes will be conducted and investigated ensuring 2013 has left no loose ends. “One of the main points in this will be looking and relooking at all current strategies and defining whether they worked whilst ensuring those strategies that did not work are replaced with fresher ones.” The outcome of these introspections will then guide and propel the local Police in the right direction in terms of creating and forming new strategies, interventions and formulations for 2014. “An integral part of this procedure will be the effective coordination of decisions made by management level employees and together with this ensuring that all internal and external stakeholders will be duly facilitated.” Constant monitoring will also ensure effective management within the ranks of the Police. This will include monitoring workshops, station visits, regular inspections, performance assessments, individual assessments, appraisals and accountability meetings. Proud to serve Lim Since his appointment Masemola has noted with great enthusiasm that the integrated approach by community based organisations, faith based organisations, the business sector and the government departments has greatly contributed to heightened safety in the province. I am also very proud of the effective and speedy investigation of high profile and sensational crimes and the securing of sentences that are equal to the crimes committed like sexual offences and homicide. Masemola is extremely positive that 2014 will be a great year for Limpopo. “Ill-disciplined and corrupt officials who undermine the trust placed in the uniform and the Police and the abuse of powers entrusted to us by the community will come to an end this year. Service delivery and treating the communities we serve with respect and dignity will become our priority and stay our priority for good.”

Record number of babies born in Limpopo over Festive Season KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@ gmail.com

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>> We turned away bookings >> Closure of some of the resorts Herbert Rachuene >>herbert@mailbox.co.za

impopo Tourism Agency (LTA) is pleased with the number of people that visited the provincial resorts during the Festive Season. This despite the number of visitors having declined by 5,13% (53 260 persons) from 56 141 people who went through the provincial resorts’ gates in 2012 as monitored by the agency’s business wing, Limpopo Wildlife Resorts from 1 December to 2013 to 5 January this year. LTA Spokesperson Mr Ntlhekeng Kgatla said they are pleased and satisfied with the numbers given the current unfavourable economic conditions. He further stated that the decline in visitor numbers can be ascribed to the upgrading and closure of some of the resorts as a result of floods and aging infrastructure. “We turned away bookings last year because some of our resorts were not functioning. We would have surpassed the number if all of them were functioning,” Kgatla explained.

He also added that the occupancy rate statistics for tourism products in the province served as a baseline for tourist’s arrivals in the province during the 2013 Festive Season. “The province has recorded an increase of tourist arrivals from 62% in 2012 to 64% in 2013. We are also pleased with the figures and the percentage of the occupancy rate was provided by the selected tourism accommodation establishments in the province as the departure point for the Tourist Growth Path of the Organisational Marketing Strategy,” Kgatla said. Popular destinations during the Festive Season included Klein Kariba, Mapungubwe Heritage Site and Marakele National Park, Legend Golf Safari Lodge, Protea Hotel Ranch Resort, Doorndraai Dam, Shonalanga, Rust de Winter, Forever Resort Tshipise, Warmbaths, Mphephu Resort and Kruger National Park. “At Kruger National Park about 19 271 people went through the Phalaborwa gate, 20 799 people went through the Punda Maria gate, while 1 585 people went though the Phafuri gate. Mphephu Resort, which re-opened for business in December last year after closing down due to floods, was one of favourite destinations. On Christmas Day 5 510 people went through the gates while Nwanedi welcomed over 6 143 people,” Kgatla said.

Peaceful Festive Season at the SPCA JANUS VD WESTHUIZEN >> janus.observer1@gmail.com Good news for animal lovers is that the local Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) reports that no incidences of animals injured during Festive Season celebrations were brought to their attention. SPCA Inspector, Mr Matome Semenya said that some animals were brought in but luckily none of them were hurt or injured. “There were

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Myngenoegen Shelter se deure bly oop Na baie onderhandelinge met die eienaar, mnr Pieter Booyzen, sluit Myngenoegen Shelter se deure nie. “Ons is baie dankbaar teenoor hom, want anders sou baie weerlose mense, sonder ‘n heenkome gewees het,” sê ‘n komiteelid, me Christa van Tonder. Die skuiling gaan voort soos in die verlede onder ‘n nuwe bestuur, wat later bekend gemaak sal word. Mnr Hannes Pretorius wat die nuwe voorsitter sou wees, is op 20 Desember 2013 oorlede. Me Luque Markgraaff, wat al baie lank in die barmhartigheidsveld is, verlaat Polokwane om by haar kinders te woon. “Sy word hartlik bedank vir die omvangryke werk wat sy by die skuiling gedoen het. Sy is vir baie inwoners soos ‘n ma en vir die kinders soos ‘n ouma. Ons bid goedheid en guns oor jou lewe. Mag God jou seën met die keur van Sy seëninge. Geniet jou aftrede, jy verdien dit. Die inwoners gaan jou baie mis, sê Van Tonder.

Die komitee bedank ook die donateurs en elkeen wat betrokke was of is by die skuiling en die inwoners in 2013 gedra het.” Myngenoegen Shelter sou nie kon oorleef sonder julle nie. Dankie aan elkeen wat gereeld geld in ons rekening betaal en die wat anoniem help.” Daar is tans agterstallige rekeninge. Die agterstallige huur is R20 000, water - R3 000, vullis - R400 en Eskomrekening - R10 000. Enige bydrae sal opreg waardeer word. Rekeningbesonderhede is as volg: Myngenoegen Shelter Absa Spaarrekening Takkode: 632005 Rekeningnommer: 927 566 7290 Eskomrekening: P M Booyzen Absa: 231 0000 119 Verwysing: 5763 494 741. “Ons gaan 2014 in met die wete dat Polokwane ons hande gaan sterk maak. Mag die jaar elke inwoner van ons mooi stad, saggies hanteer,”sê Van Tonder.

A new year, a new school RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com Starting the new school year at a brand new school is probably the perfect motivation for Northern Academy Secondary School learners who will start the 2014 school year at the new campus on the Modjadjiskloof road on Monday. The first phase of the new campus is complete and according to Northern Academy Rector, Dr Sonia du Plessis approximately 2 000 learners, the Grade 10, 11 and 12s as well as half of the Grade 9 group will start the school year at the new campus. “The campus will also host 1 300 learners in the hostel,” she said. Phase one, which includes the new school and hostel, is being developed at a total cost of R92,1 million of which R49,5 million will be used for the school and R42,6 million for the hostel. Once all phases are completed the school will be able to accommodate 4 000 learners and 2 500 boarders. Curro Holdings in conjunction with Old Mutual and Public Investment Corporation bought Northern Academy in 2012 and construction of the new campus com-

menced on an 8,4 ha site near Mall of the North soon after. Curro also own local private schools Heuwelkruin and Meridian College. The new campus will provide in the institution’s need for growth and expansion and relieve the demand for enrolment and hostel space currently experienced. “On Tuesday after our Grade 12 results were released parents queued at the school to enrol their children at Northern Academy. Luckily with the new campus we are now able to accommodate all new learners,” Du Plessis said. The school is particularly proud of its matric results after four Grade 12 learners achieved seven distinctions each and one learner six. Five learners achieved five and four distinctions respectively with 176 learners achieving one to three distinctions. Life Orientation saw 177 distinctions contributing to the overall 100% pass rate. Hundred pass rates were also achieved in English First Additional Language, English Home Language, History, Information Technology and Sepedi Home Language. Two hundred and eighty one learners qualified for Bachelor degree studies and 130 learners towards a diploma.

EFF to launch provincial structure in Seshego mid-February YOLANDE NEL >>observer.yolande@gmail.com The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Limpopo is expected to launch its provincial structure and the party’s elections manifesto during a celebration in Seshego scheduled for 16 February. According to EFF Provincial Convenor Mi-

chael Mathebe they would conduct one event to mark both occasions following the planned launch of the national manifesto in Tembisa on 1 February. They would be guided by the national programme to be finalised during a meeting of the national executive of the EFF on 23 January, he indicated. In the meantime EFF National Spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi called on the public to contribute to its manifesto development process. In the spirit of consultative democracy, the EFF has embarked on a process of collecting views and proposals of what was to be done to advance South Africa as a country and nation, he said. He continued stating that the EFF has held consultative forums with former and current mine workers, professionals, farm workers, and communities in different parts of the country, and continues to meet other sectors of society to collect proposals for the 2014 General Elections Manifesto. It was in this light that members of the South African public and those across the continent and the rest of the world, were invited to send proposals for the manifesto of the EFF for the 2014 general elections in writing to email elections@effighters.org.za “This is the final stage of manifesto consultations in a broader process of developing a well consulted and cogent manifesto for radical social change. “EFF thanks all those that have responded via social media networks as well as sent their proposals to different commissars and fighters in EFF structures,” he concluded.

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throughout Limpopo. Limpopo Provincial Commissioner Lt Gen Fannie Masemola commended these successes and expressed his gratitude to the FCS members who have continued to uproot rapists in Limpopo even after the 16 days of activism period has passed. “These successes are a clear indication of that the SAPS are unwavering in making Limpopo a safer place for our women and children. I have also requested that FCS unit members and all investigating officers who are dealing with rape cases be completely unsympathetic when dealing with these perpetrators of the law. We cannot have a situation where woman live in fear of being raped. I am warning all potential rapists out there that

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Mr Tshediso Isaac Mabooa (39) was shot and killed by Limpopo Police following a massive shootout on Friday night. Brig Hangwani Mulaudzi, Spokesperson for Limpopo Police said members of the Police launched an intensive manhunt for Mabooa after the brutal shooting of his stepdaughters, aged eight and ten, just outside Chuene in Lebowakgomo on 1 January. It is alleged that Mabooa took his three children from their grandmother’s house to go to his wife’s place of work. “Seemingly his wife could not talk to him and without

ith 16 Days of activism against violence against women and children well behind us, figures by the Limpopo Police show a staggering 82 rapists were arrested during this awareness campaign period in December. The Limpopo Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Units (FCS) arrested 82 alleged rapists and an additional 42 previously wanted rape suspects. A further 11 suspects were detained for child neglect with the youngest victim of this specific crime being only six-months-old. During the 16 days the unit also conducted 54 crime awareness campaigns

uttering any words he fired two shots, killing one child while the other fled.” He then took his two-year-old son and rushed to the house of his in-laws. Underway he allegedly gave the boy to a stranger. On arrival at his in-laws he found the girl, who had fled the scene of her sibling’s shooting on foot, and allegedly shot her twice at close range. The Limpopo Police designated a specialist tracking and tactical task team to the case and the deceased suspect was soon found drinking in a tavern in Lebowakgomo. “The suspect shot at them after which the Police returned fire killing him on the scene,” Mulaudzi stated.

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The Limpopo Police have noted with serious concern the escalation in incidents of violence that erupted in the province in the wake of the Festive Season. Brig Hangwani Mulaudzi, Spokesperson for the Limpopo Police said the latest incident occurred at Moshengo near Maake were five houses were set alight and destroyed by a group of people after five suspects were arrested for the alleged murder of a 20-year-old man shortly before Christmas. “The deceased and the suspects were drinking together when an argument ensued, he left and walked home but the group of suspects followed him and dragged him into the house where he was stabbed several times,” Mulaudzi stated, adding that three suspects were arrested shortly after the incident and the last two on Sunday. The issue of concern is the community who on Sunday evening decided to take the law into their own hands. Six houses belonging to the suspects and their relatives were destroyed in the process. The suspects are set to appear in the Maake Magistrate’s Court soon.

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Five suspects will be appearing in the Naphuno Magistrate’s Court on Friday following their arrests in December for allegedly robbing a shop and holding the owner held at gunpoint. During the incident the suspects allegedly took R3 000 in cash and cigarettes and fled the scene using the owner’s Toyota Hilux bakkie. Brig Hangwani Mulaudzi, Spokesperson for the Limpopo Police says their trip

was short lived when, thanks to an anti-hijacking device, the vehicle stopped and the suspects were forced to climb the mountain in Shiluvani village in Maake on foot. “With Police hot on their heels the suspects started to fire shots but the determined Police took cover and kept the chase alive, cornering the suspects before long and in the process arresting the suspects. A 9mm pistol, three live rounds of ammunition, the stolen cash and the bakkie were confiscated.” Initial investigations have linked the five suspects, Messrs Peter Mogale (27), Jack Mahsapu (18), Prince Modika (25), Stanley Letswalo (27) and Gideon Kgashane (23), to 12 cases including alleged business robbery, hijacking and the possession of a firearm and ammunition without a licence.

Operation Duty Calls gains momentum Well over 700 people have been busted since the onset of Operation Duty Calls two months ago. These law breakers were arrested across Limpopo for various crimes and infringements. A total of 768 suspects were arrested for alleged offences ranging from armed robbery, murder, rape, assault and common assault. Brig Hangwani Mulaudzi, spokesperson for the Limpopo Police says members of the Police managed to confiscate six illegal firearms as well as a total of 41 dangerous weapons including pangas, knives and axes and various other materials allegedly used to commit murder, attempted murder, assault and even rape. The operation will continue until the end of January when final figures for the operation will again be released.

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he old adage of keeping on until you succeed is very true, especially for Kholofelo Lekganyane who after her second attempt at becoming Miss Limpopo, was awarded with the prestigious 2014 title at the end of last year. Hard work, confidence and the stacks of charity work Lekganyane engaged in during her 2013 year as Miss Limpopo princess paved the road to success for her and ensured the title was hers this year. “It’s not about what the title can do for me; it’s about what I can do for the title and my province,” she enthuses. Being the ideal Miss Limpopo is paramount to this 21-year-old honours student who, while uplifting her surroundings with her extensive charity projects still finds time to excel at her psychology studies at the University of Limpopo’s Turfloop Campus. “My greatest achievement so far, excluding my Miss Limpopo title would definitely be my academic qualifications which I received at the end of 2013. I achieved distinctions in four of my subjects.” Lekganyane says she has done this solely through proper time management and being well-rounded and wellfocused at all times. When it comes to aiding her fellow man and being more than

just a pretty face, she boldly faces the issues she believes need to be dealt with in Limpopo, instead of just being swept under the rug. Lekganyane says she recently read a news article stating that Limpopo has the highest incidences of teenage pregnancy in the country. “I feel the Department of Health and the Department of Education cannot be blamed for this as they have duly done their bit to educate and sensitise young women about the dangers surrounding teenage pregnancy. It is now up to individuals to decide for themselves. Setting goals for yourself, knowing yourself and respecting yourself is the first step in eradicating this problem which has many repercussions that go far beyond possible sexually transmitted diseases and the high costs of raising a child,” she firmly declares. Together with her already successful charity projects she started supporting in 2013 during her reign as Miss Limpopo princess she will this year be adding a bit of a personal touch and helping individuals and families in her community who need assistance. “I am currently in the process of helping a family from Mankweng who during the recent storms lost their home. They are currently living in a plastic shack and have to make use of a bucket toilet.” Charities currently falling under her watchful eye include the Moguang Hospice in Mankweng

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Kholofelo Lekganyane, Miss Limpopo 2014 and Tiané Ströh, Miss Limpopo Teen 2014 get ready for the upcoming Super 15 warm-up match between the Vodacom Blue Bulls and the DHL Stormers to be held in Polokwane in February.

which caters for cancer patients on their deathbeds, Aids, Tuberculosis and chronic hypertension; the Hlahlaganye Drop-In Centre in Mankweng and Tikiline squatter camp in Tzaneen which caters to mainly foreigners who have no jobs and no food. Juggling her roles as Miss Limpopo 2014 and being an honours student at the University of Limpopo will be an easy task for this well-round young lady. “Hard work, dedication and an honest love for my fellow man is sure to get me through the year and the rest of my highly blessed life,” she says.

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KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com Sy is so opgewonde oor haar matriekjaar en die nuwe graad 8’s wat volgende week die Hoërskool Pietersburg betree dat Tiané Ströh amper vergeet dat sy enkele weke gelede met die gesogte Miss Limpopo Teen 2014-titel huis toe is. Die jong dame is net 17 jaar oud en ‘n lid van die skool se Verteenwoordigende Leerderraad (VLR), maar gereed om tydens haar diensjaar groot skoene vol te staan met haar passie vir mense. “Ek wil graag mense help en ‘n goeie voorbeeld vir jong mense, veral jong meisies stel. As Miss Limpopo Teen

2014 wil ek meehelp om vir minderbevoorregte mense en kinders in my provinsie ‘n beter toekoms te gee en hul omstandighede te probeer verbeter deur konstante ondersteuning en meegevoel.” Daar word jaarliks van die wenners in die kompetisie verwag om aan verskeie welsynsprojekte deel te neem en so hul provinsie te help verryk wat reg in haar kraal pas. Tiané wil haar tyd en energie gebruik om kinders in kinderhuise, senior burgers in ouetehuise en kleuters in kleuterskole in landelike gedeeltes van die provinsie se lewens met alle mag, krag en moontlike besigheids- en finansiële ondersteuning te verryk. Met besondere wysheid en volwassenheid spreek Tiané haar in ‘n eksklusiewe onderhoud met Polokwane Observer uit oor Limpopo se probleme. “Armoede is die grootste probleem wat Polokwane en veral Limpopo tans in die gesig staar. Baie mense het nie altyd geld vir dinge wat die meeste van ons as vanselfsprekend aanvaar nie. Kos, onderwys en basiese benodigdhede is in duisende huishoudings onbekostigbaar. As ek die las van minderbevoorregtes net ‘n klein bietjie kan verlig, is my doel as Miss Limpopo Teen 2014 bereik.” Met haar oë stip op die toekoms gerig beoog sy om volgende jaar haar studies aan die Universiteit van Stellenbosch met ‘n graadkursus in onderwys te begin. Sy oorweeg ook ‘n moontlike loopbaan as kliniese sielkundige. “Ek verstaan die belangrikheid van ‘n goeie opvoeding. Jong vroue moet besef dat dit nie altyd vir ‘n man nodig is om na ‘n vrou om te sien nie. Indien jy van kleintyd af op die regte pad is, kan jy alles doen wat ‘n man kan doen en nog meer.” Met ‘n hart vol hoop en wense vir ‘n blinker en beter Limpopo gaan Ströh daagliks daarna strewe om ongelykheid tussen mense om haar te verminder. “As ons saam staan, ryk en arm, gesondes en siekes, wit en swart, wie sal dan teen ons kan staan,” meen sy.

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RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com Polokwane Municipality on Tuesday assured residents that all its operations had been resumed and was running normally by Thursday, 2 January This after a decision to scale down on several municipal operations for the Festive Season was taken during the last council meeting of 2013. Communications and Marketing Manage at the municipality, Ms Tidimalo Chuene said the decision was based on an observed trend that most business units were not active during the holiday season. “Most residents, government departments and business stake-

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All municipal operations back to normal holders were on vacation and the municipality decided to scale down in several departments such as human resources, housing, legal and secretariat, community health, admin and maintenance, sports and recreation, environment and several others,” she said. Skeleton staff manned libraries, finance department, communication and marketing, public participation and disaster management while services such as waste management, traffic, electrical, community safety, the fire department and water and sanitation were classified as essential and thus operated as normally.

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ong serving personnel at the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) were honoured for their outstanding contribution towards improving the lives of the more vulnerable members of the community during December 2013. Framed certificates of appreciation were handed over to personnel who have served for ten, 20 and 30 years at the agency. The Regional Executive Manager for Sassa Limpopo, Mr Themba Matlou thanked the long serving employees for their commitment and service to the elderly and disadvantaged people of the province. He added that through their endeavours disability grants and pensions are paid out on time to the large number of people who rely on these funds for their survival every month. Matlou said he is looking forward towards honouring Sassa personnel for achieving 40 years of service with the agency in the future.

Ms Paulinah Matlawa receives her certificate for 20 years service from Mr Themba Dabazana, General Manager for Corporate Services at Sassa and Mr Themba Matlou, the Regional Executive Manager for Sassa Limpopo.

Mr Hnengani Makhubele with his certificate for 20 years service with Sassa. General Manager for Corporate Services, Mr Themba Dabazana and Sassa Limpopo Regional Executive Manager, Mr Themba Matlou share the proud moment with him.

Watervoorraad konstant terwyl nog pype bars RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com Polokwane-inwoners het tevergeefs gehoop dat die nuwe jaar moontlike verligting sal bring wat die stad se watervoorsieningsprobleme betref. Die ou infrastruktuur laat steeds inwoners in die steek nadat drie waterpype op 30 Desember in die stad gebars het. ‘n Dringende kennisgewing is deur die Polokwane Munisipaliteit uitgereik waarin inwoners oor ‘n watertekort gewaarsku is nadat wa-

terpype op die hoek van Devenish- en Biccardstraat, Voortrekker- en Thabo Mbekistraat en Landdros Maréstraat gebars het. In die waarskuwing het munisipale kommunikasie- en bemarkingbestuurder, me Tidimalo Chuene gesê swaar reën wat toenemend druk op die infrastruktuur plaas kan die oorsaak wees en dat sekere dele in die stad vir minstens vier uur sonder water was. Met die reënseisoen wat nog lank nie verby is nie word verdere watervoorsieningsprobleme verwag.

Ten spyte van die gebarste pype het die reservoirvlakke vir die eerste week in Januarie konstant gebly en is sommige reservoirs vir dae lank bo die 90% merk gemeet. Soos inwoners terugkeer van vakansie het die vlakke begin daal. Die nuutste lesings is Dinsdag geneem toe die 50 megaliter- sowel as die nuwe en ou 30 megaliter-reservoirs op 78% gemeet is. Die watervlak in die Seshego-reservoir is 65% met die reservoir in Potgieterlaan wat die laagste op 40% gemeet is.

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12 OBSERVER Congratulations to matric class of 2013 polokwane

ANC congrats to Class of ’13 YOLANDE NEL >>observer.yolande@gmail.com

The African National Congress (ANC) in Limpopo joined scores of South Africans in congratulating the Class of 2013 on a remarkable performance which took the national matric pass rate to a staggering 78,2%. “This is a significant improvement on the 2012 pass rate and a clear signal that we have turned the tide in relation to matric results,” stated Mr Sello Lediga in a media release on behalf of the ANC Provincial Task Team (PTT). For Limpopo, crossing the psychological barrier line of 70% by almost 2% was a commendable accomplishment, he said. “It shows that the province is on course to a better future. The outstanding achievements of some of our learners even surpassed some of the best in the country. It is for this reason that we pay tribute to the distinguished and fine Class of 2013. “Of course a lot still has to be done for Limpopo to become the top province in the

Mr Willie Schoeman, Principal of Hoërskool Pietersburg (PHS) with the trophy and certificate awarded to the school for obtaining the fourth position in the category Top 40 Public Schools.

country. The fact that despite these good results, Limpopo still languishes second from bottom of the matric log, suggests that the province is still faced with a herculean task of improving its performance to claim a top spot in the country. “The fact that the Free State emerged from the shadows to claim position one in the country is a clear indication that with sufficient determination, we can also do it.” He further expressed gratitude to all matriculants of 2013, their teachers, principals, Department of Education management, unions, parents and all stakeholders in the education fraternity, for their tireless efforts that contributed to this success. “It is absolutely important to congratulate the MEC of Education, Comrade Dikeledi Magadzi on her stewardship of this difficult portfolio for which she assumed leadership a few months ago. Well done, Comrade.” In conclusion, he reiterated the call by Premier Stan Mathabatha to set a target of 80% pass rate for the 2014 academic year.

Lydia de Lange from PHS took position 40 in the Top 40 category. She received a trophy, certificate, tablet and memory stick in recognition of a year’s hard work during 2013.

Photos: Janus van der Westhuizen

Limpopo’s Top Matriculant for 2013, Richiewell Ndou from Tshivhase Secondary School with his new Toyota Etios sponsored by Limpopo Toyota. On his left is Mr Gordon Ferns, Dealer Principal for Limpopo Toyota and the MEC for Education, Ms Dikeledi Magadzi.

Cope not excited about matric results YOLANDE NEL >>observer.yolande@gmail.com The Congress of the People (Cope) in Limpopo is not at all excited about the 2013 provincial matric results which have just been released, despite the slight increment in pass rate. Expressing dissatisfaction with the provincial figures released during an occasion outside Polokwane on Tuesday, Cope Limpopo spokesperson and acting national deputy general secretary Motlatjo Thetjeng said instead they had everything to be worried about. Education, he pointed out, was a critical aspect to any

country. He simultaneously raised the question of how many learners being admitted to first grade in the event actually passed Grade 12. He further touched on the poor quality of teachers in Limpopo schools who required continuous in-service training. Teachers, he added, were not well grounded and could not take children to a higher level of improved results. In conclusion Thetjeng was not hopeful that all departmental textbooks and learning aid would have been delivered to state schools across the province in time for when they reopened next week.

Stoffel Kruger (PHS) took position 36 in the Top 40 category.

DA concerned over quality of passes YOLANDE NEL >>observer.yolande@gmail.com The Democratic Alliance (DA) congratulated all successful Limpopo matriculants on the 2013 results. The province’s overall pass mark of 71,8%, announced earlier Monday evening by Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga, was up from 66,9 % in 2012 and 63,9% in 2011, said DA Limpopo Education spokesperson Desiree van der Walt. Although the statistics seemed encouraging, it required significant further study before we can definitively state that Limpopo is making progress in delivering better education, she stated in a media release. The results came amid growing concern over the quality of the matric qualification and questions around whether the pass mark criteria was being consistently lowered, she pointed out. Van der Walt quoted independent research supported by the recent Annual National Assessment (ANA) results at schools countrywide showing that the schooling system remained in a critical state, irrespective of changing percentage passes at matric level. She expressed concern about the quality of passes. “We need matrics to achieve high marks in Science and Mathematics, and to qualify for university study by achieving matric

The province’s Top Student, Richiewell Ndou from Tshivhase Secondary School in the Vhembe district walked away with the coveted prize of a brand new Toyota Etios sponsored by Limpopo Toyota. He also received R10 000 worth of car insurance courtesy of Absa, a travelling bag, memory stick and a bursary worth R50 000.

exemption-level passes. Passing at the 30% level does not prepare matrics to compete successfully in a modern economy. “We are also concerned about retention of Grade 10 and 11 learners in the system. It is easy to superficially inflate the pass rate by holding back, or forcing out, students likely to fail. The important question is how many of our pupils actually reached matric, and how many dropped out in Grade 10 or 11. The practice of forcing students to drop out is called “culling” and is a quick-fix way to superficially increase pass rates without actually improving educational outcomes. Our focus should be on retaining as many pupils as possible and helping them to pass with the best grades, and skills, at the end of matric. She continued saying: “We are yet to receive more information on Limpopo’s results for these important indicators. Once we receive all this information, we will be able to conduct a much more accurate assessment of our education system in the province. “We must be careful not to rush to celebrate these results when so many important questions remain unanswered. In the coming days they would study and analyse the results more closely and determine the true success rate for the class of 2013, she concluded.

Tharien Botha from PHS was ranked 25th in the Top 40 category and in addition to a certificate and trophy also received state-of-the-art laptop.

Jimmy Makola of Mountain View Senior Secondary School achieved full marks for Accounting. He received a Samsung Galaxy cell phone in recognition of his accomplishment.

EFF encourages further education of matriculants YOLANDE NEL >>observer.yolande@gmail.com The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) called on all fighters to assist matriculants to find space to further their education. EFF National Spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi congratulated matriculants who obtained their National Senior Certificate in 2013, labelling it a milestone in a young person’s life. He continued saying all should be encouraged to know that the NSC was not enough and “thus, further education and training is important both for the country and the individual’s development.” EFF called on all fighters, from Ward Command Teams to the Central Command Team and institutions of higher learning and training, to assist students find space to further their education. This should include identifying funding, institutions of learning and offering help with re-

gards to the filling in of forms, Ndlozi continued. “In as much as South Africa does not have enough places for all who passed, no one must be found with a matric certificate without an opportunity to further their studies. If need be, even international institutions abroad must be considered as destinations for young people who should further their education. In time, and through the radical economic emancipation program of the EFF, which will provide free quality education and lead to the expansion of higher education institutions, EFF shall once and for all resolve the predicament of shortage of spaces and funding for quality higher education and training.” He concluded saying: “All fighters in wards, universities and FETs must go out and help the students to find an opportunity to further their education. There is no benefiting from economic emancipation without further education and training.”

Left: Education MEC, Ms Dikeledi Magadzi addresses the audience.

Mr N Lidzade (Principal of Mbilwi Secondary School) and Ms Desiree van der Walt, Democratic Alliance Legislature Caucus leader and member of the Education portfolio committee in the provincial legislature.

Kholofelo Mello from Capricorn High School was named one of the top three students in Accounting and obtained 100% with 300 out of 300 questions answered correctly during her final exams.

Right: Limpopo Premier, Mr Stanley Mathabatha addresses guests and dignitaries at the announcement of the National Senior Certificate Grade 12 examination results for 2013 on Tuesday.

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SLC congratulates their top performers • Camilla Janke (3 Distinctions)

• Luke de Goede (3 Distinctions)

Brandon Wright

Dux Scholar (8 distinctions)

Luana Ungerer Placed in top 1% of all IEB candidates for CAT (8 distinctions).

Bronwyn Joubert (8 distinctions)

Nadia Ndhlovu

Placed in top 1% of all IEB candidates for Mathematics and Mathematics Paper 3 (7 distinctions).

• Cassie McGaffin (2 Distinctions)

100% Pass Rate; 86% of our students eligible for University studies Reinhard Schmidt

Placed in top 1% of all IEB candidates for Afrikaans 1st additional language (7 distinctions).

Michelle Chitate (5 distinctions)

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Meropa reaches out to disabled children

Herbert Rachuene >>herbert@mailbox.co.za Meropa Casino & Entertainment World through their Corporate Social Investment Project on Tuesday handed over 380 disposable nappies to the Association for Persons with Disability (APD). Mr Brian Tigere, a social worker at APD said the nappies will help the association and ease the lives of the disabled children. “We are happy with the contribution by Meropa and we are grateful for including us in their programmes. We have a serious need for nappies. Most of the children cared for use seven ten nappies a day and we struggle to meet the demand without assistance from organisations and individuals. We appeal to other companies to also come on board make the lives of these children

easier,” Tigere said. Corporate Social Investment Practitioner at Meropa Casino & Entertainment World, Mr Mothomoni Mapela said they are happy to contribute to lives of the disabled persons. “This is what we are all about, reaching out to those who are in need. We hope that the donation will add value in their lives. With this donation we will also be providing in a basic need, in terms of the overall advancement of the dignity, care, development and social inclusion of children with disabilities,” Mapela said.

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With the New Year just over a week old, Polokwane Observer asked residents what their resolutions for 2014 are. Met die nuwe jaar goed op dreef het Polokwane Observer met inwoners oor hul voornemens vir 2014 gesels.

Mr Tshepo Mabuela: “I want to see people receiving Jesus as their Lord and Saviour.”

Ms Lizelle Groenewald: “Ek wil net gelukkig wees en die lewe geniet.”

Ms Pertunia Hlongoane: “I want to get married and love more.”

Ms Mariaan Joubert: “Ek wil suksesvol en gelukkig wees met my werksomstandighede en net die lewe voluit geniet.”

Ms Anne Maré Geldenhuys: “Ek wil goed doen in my werk en die lewe voluit aanpak.”

Mr David Modiba: “I want to make money.”

Mr Willie Jooster: “Ek wil minderbevoorregte mense help en hulle lewens probeer verbeter.”

Ms Mosima Ratlhallane: “I want to build a day care centre at my village.”

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Messrs Mothomoni Mapela (Corporate Social Investment Practitioner at Meropa Casino & Entertainment World), Johnny Graham (Public Education Awareness Officer at APD) and Brian Tigere ( Social Worker at APD) with the disposable nappies donated to the organisation by Meropa.

Mapungubwe Festival postponed to March Herbert Rachuene >>herbert@mailbox.co.za The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has postponed the annual Mapungubwe Festival to March at after it failed to stage the event in December last year. Spokesperson for the department, Mr Khathu Sadiki explained that the festival, scheduled to have taken place on 15 December last year, was postponed allow the people of the province to join the rest of the country in mourning for former President Nelson Mandela who was laid to rest on the day.

“The Department is currently engaging with the relevant stakeholders to ensure that the festival takes place before the end of the financial year, which would be in March 2014. We haven’t come up with the date yet but we will let everyone know as we come closer to the time. We also extend our apologies to those who have already purchased the tickets and the artists,” Sadiki said. Artists scheduled to perform at the event include Selaelo Selota, The Soil, Stimela, Dr Malinga and freshly ground. The festival is one of the province’s main events aimed at promoting social cohesion and cultural diversity in the province.

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Business profile>>

January 9, 2014 >> Page 15

Mr Ryan Chandler

Business: Chandlers Plumbing Depot What influenced your choice of career? >> Involvement in the family business from a young age What are the competitive advantages of your industry? >> Competitive pricing keeps the industry honest – great service is what sets us apart from the rest What is the secret of your success as a businessperson? >> Listen, listen, listen no matter how much you think you know

Small business funding scheduled to increase threefold in 2014 T

he year 2013 has been a positive one for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and the most beneficial for this sector in 2013 has been the realisation that SMEs are vital players in South Africa’s economy. “This is not only as job creators, but as key partners that need to be consulted and co-opted in South Africa’s quest to emerge from its economic growth quagmire,” Mr Sisa Ntshona, Head of Enterprise Development at Absa stated in a recent press release. “Although there has always been a general acknowledgement of the crucial role SMEs play in our economy, there has up to now been too little effort by both private and public sector entities in developing SMEs and fostering an SME friendly environment. Last year has in many ways represented a decisive break from this.” SME funding by both public and private sector has increased and is scheduled to increase threefold in 2014. Two of South Africa’s major public funding sources at the national level, the Small Enterprise Finance Agency (Sefa) and the National Empowerment Fund (NEF) disbursed a joint total of R1,5 billion in the 2012/13 financial year, compared to R1,3 billion in the 2011/12 financial year, effectively

creating thousands of jobs. “The private sector is also starting to move decisively in contributing to the development of SMEs. In 2013, we have seen a greater number of big businesses not only talking about supplier development programmes, but actually implementing them and as a result, procurement from SMEs by big businesses continues to increase,” Ntshona stated. The banking sector has also fully taken on its role in creating a more conducive environment for SMEs. Absa has in the past year rolled out a total of nine walk-in entrepreneurship centres and earmarked a total of R250 million towards SME development and several other players in the banking sector are doing the same. “In the end, 2013 has been a positive year in terms of reinforcing the importance of SMEs for our development, SME funding and the creation of SME supplier development programmes, however, a lot more still needs to be done. As a result, this year will be shaped by how we move beyond issues related to the creation and development of SMEs, to generating a sustainable environment for SMEs.” His view, and the assessment by Absa, has

always been that it is not so much about funding, but about access to markets, and the requisite skills that small business owners need to develop, in order to create new markets or penetrate existing markets. “Capacitating small business owners with vital business skills such as the knowledge of legal matters, the compliance environment and general business acumen, remain the greatest challenges in 2014,” he said. He added that 2014 will also be dominated by policy and legislative developments, which could represent a great opportunity or stumbling block for SMEs. The Davis Tax Committee appointed by Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan in July 2013, will have wide-ranging ramifications for the country’s taxing regime and depending on its outcomes, may either bolster or stifle growth for small businesses. The revised broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) codes will also start to have an impact on SMEs in the latter part of 2014. “While the new BBBEE codes will affect contributor statuses of most SMEs, they will in the main contribute to meaningful supplier development, if properly implemented,” he said.

Debt counselling Fine & Country the answer to solving debt problems awards estate agents At the start of the new year many persons are faced anew with the problem of increasing debt. Mr Fanie Grové of Vision Debt Counsellors provided handy information on how to manage the situation. The Debt Counselling Industry is regulated by The National Credit Regulator under the National Credit Act 34 of 2005. A debt counsellor must be registered with the National Credit Regulator (NCR). The debt counsellor makes an assessment of your monthly needs, including rent, insurance, groceries, municipal and school fees, petrol etc as well as instalments for debts such as loans, bond, vehicle etc. The term monthly needs refers to the amount required for your living expenses. Luxury items are not included as monthly needs. The remaining amount, i.e. salary less monthly needs, is the amount available for the debt counsellor to negotiate with all your creditors to pay them over a period. For some debts your instalment can reduced by 50% and a lower interest rate. Once your monthly needs have been provided for you do not have to worry about your debts and your creditors cannot take legal action against you. However, should creditors have taken action before you registered the Credit Act cannot overrule a court order.

Do not borrow money to pay debts It is very important that, should you receive a 129 notice informing you that legal action will take place, you consult Vision Debt Counsellors without delay as action can still be avoided. The negative side of being under debt review is that you will not be allowed to make further loans. However you won’t need to as sufficient money for your needs have been provided for. Once you have defaulted by not paying your agreed instalment the creditors have the right to terminate the agreement, take legal action, and creditors will not accept you to register with another debt counsellor. You can at any stage pay more than the agreed instalment. Our advice to you when you experience problems in meeting your debt commitments is to consult a debt counsellor. At Vision Debt Counsellors we offer this consultation free of charge so that we can determine whether debt review is the answer for your particular problem. Vision Debt Counsellor’s NCR registration number is NCRDC 1005 Call us on 015 291 1279 or on email at visiondcsa@gmail.com or visit our offices at cnr Compensatie and Thabo Mbeki streets, Polokwane.

RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com Fine & Country t/a Ansie Marais Properties concluded 2013 with an awards ceremony and year-end function held at the beginning of December during which estate agents were acknowl-

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Fine & Country t/a Ansie Marais Properties’ Principal, Ms Ansie Marais with estate agent, Ms Stella Janse van Rensburg awarded as Agent of the Year, Networking Agent of the Year and Most Units Sold for the Year. Estate agent, Ms Charmé Steyn (right) with the award she received for earning the most commission on own listings. With her is Ms Ansie Marais, Principal of Fine & Country t/a Ansie Marais Properties.

Loan sharks target vulnerable members of society Warren Blunt >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Beneficiaries of social grants by the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) are meant to be the most vulnerable members of society. Not so for money lenders in the city, who are broadening their client base by targeting grant beneficiaries from Sassa. This after a recipient of a monthly mental disability grant was granted a short-term loan from a cash loans company based in Johannesburg from an agent operating in the inner city near the

vicinity of the taxi rank. Mr Thabo Mabotja from Blood River, who suffers from a mental condition, was granted a loan of R800 through an agent that operates on behalf of the cash loans company in the beginning of October without the consent of his mom and legal guardian, Ms Johanna Mobotja. Now, instead of deducting the agreed amount of R180 according to the conditions of the repayment period, an amount of R280 was deducted from his Sassa card at the beginning of November. According to his mother, her son because of his mental incapability’s does not

edged for their hard work and determination. Ms Stella Janse van Rensburg was recognised as Agent of the Year, Networking Agent of the Year as well as Most Units Sold for the Year. Ms Charmé Steyn was awarded for earning the most commission on own listings.

even understand the terms and conditions of the loan.The Head of Communications at Sassa Regional Office in Polokwane, Mr Norman Kutama stated in a recent media release that SASSA does not sell, support or endorse any product including airtime and loans from financial service providers. “Sassa beneficiaries are cautioned not to respond to any marketing SMSs or borrow money using the Sassa payment card,” Kutama warned beneficiaries. Beneficiaries with unauthorised deductions on their Sassa cards can call 0800 60 01 60 to have them reversed.

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MOTORING

Motors profile>>

January 9, 2014 >> PAGE 16

Herman van Alleman snr

Handelaar: Pietersburg Motorland Wat is die grootste uitdaging in die industrie? >> Om ‘n sukses van die besigheid te maak. Wat is belangrik om in ag te neem wanneer jy ‘n nuwe voertuig koop? >> Die voertuig moet aan die kliënt se vereistes voldoen. Hoe bly julle aan die voorpunt van die bedryf? >> Harde werk en die aankoop van die regte voertuig vir jou behoeftes.

Ek en my wiele>>

BMW bly Karen Botha se eerste keuse RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com

y beskou haarself as ‘n goeie bestuurder en skroom nie om te sê dat sy ‘n spoedvraat is nie. Savannah Mall-bemarkingsbestuurder, me Karen Botha spandeer baie tyd agter die stuur veral wanneer sy ander inkopiesentrums moet besoek of vergaderings by hul hoofkantoor in KwaZulu-Natal bywoon. “Omdat ek gereeld vroualleen op die pad is, verkies ek ‘n betroubare en veilige voertuig. Die 3-reeks is ‘n paar jaar gelede as die veiligste voertuig op die pad aangewys. Ek was nog altyd ‘n BMW-liefhebber en nie een van die ander modelle wat ek al besit het, het my ooit in die steek gelaat nie.” Botha spog ook dat sy nog slegs twee spoedoortredings begaan het. Sy ry gemiddeld 2 000 km per maand en geniet elke oomblik agter die stuur.

Wat was jou eerste motor? “’n Mini. Ek kan nie eers die model onthou nie, maar hy het my lelik in die steek gelaat toe ek ver swanger met my seun was. Ek het daar en dan besluit om hom te verkoop.” Wat is jou motor se beste en swakste eienskappe? “BMW 320i. Ek sal lank en ver moet soek om negatiewe eienskappe te vind. Die beste eienskap is definitief die veilige gevoel wat die motor skep en sy uitstekende padhouvermoë.” As geld nie ‘n oorweging was nie watter motor sal jy koop? “BMW Z4.” Wat is jou kosbaarste motorherinneringe? “Elke dag is kosbaar in ‘n BMW en hul puik naverkoopdiens maak dit ‘n groot plesier.” Wie het jou leer bestuur en hoeveel keer moes jy vir jou rybewys getoets word? “My man en slegs een keer.”

Is jy ‘n pyn in die nek oor die netheid van jou motor? “Geweldig. My motor word elke week gewas. Selfs al reën dit weet die huishulp die motor moet gewas word voordat ek ry.” Leen jy jou motor vir vriende of familie? “Glad nie vir vriende nie, maar wel vir my man en seuns onder streng voorwaardes.” Hoe hanteer jy verkeersknope/padwoede? “Op die snelweg neem ek almal in ag rondom my al bestuur ek vinnig, maar stadige bestuurders in stedelike gebiede toets my geduld.” Wat is in jou paneelkissie? “’n CD-houer met al my gunstelingmusiek, lugverfrisser en my sonbril. Daar is ook altyd ‘n pakkie pepermente.” Wat is in jou motor se CDspeler of waarna luister jy terwyl jy bestuur? “Ek luister graag 94.2 jacarandafm of Elton John se musiek.”

>> Sy is ‘n definitiewe pyn in die nek oor die netheid van haar motor >> Sy was nog altyd ‘n BMW-liefhebber en sal hom slegs vir ‘n ander BMW verruil

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Savannah Mall-bemarkingsbestuurder, me Karen Botha verruil telkens haar BMW vir ‘n ander een want dié fabrikaat se veiligheid en padhouvermoë beïndruk haar konstant.

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Property profile>>

January 9, 2014 >> PAGE 17

Maryna van der Merwe

House prices, valuations and debt levels for 2014 Bank valuation challenges According to Mr Wayne Albutt, one of Rawson Property Group’s Regional Sales Managers it is a very real possibility that bond awards will drop in the next few months. This is due to residential property prices rising quite dramatically in the last few months, which in turn is making it difficult for banks to find full value in the properties they are asked

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FLORA PARK • R1 500 000

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Huge entertainment area - 3 living areas. This property have two entrances. 2 Lock-up garages. Borehole + irrigation system. Approved plans for 1 bedroom flat and 2 garages. Well looked after - stand 1451m². Call now to view!

INA • 079 597 8636

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LADANNA • R650 000

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SESHEGO • R550 000

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SIMON • 082 476 8916

Houses and townhouses for rent in the Polokwane area. Call for more information. ELMARIE 082 977 7020

Young and modest couples. Overlooking Savanna Mall. Wooden windows and well built. See you there.

SHEPSTONE • 072 458 4524

LOOKING FOR A GOOD BUY? The search has ended. If you are looking for something in town - close to schools - this is it! It is not new but spacious with small garden. Good investment. Don’t miss out on this little gem.

LOUWRENS • 082 958 6632

CBD • R1 750 000

EDUAN PARK • R1 935 000

DESIGNED FOR COMFORTABLE LIVING!

Come amd experience the enchantment of this family home and a large newly built 90m² flatlet. Excellent opportunity to work from home - open-plan living areas, study and spacious bedrooms - braai area overlooking a sparkling pool - large stand measuring 1586m². Make an offer now!

BRENDA • 082 696 9227

CBD • R710 000

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5Ha plot for the beginner that needs space and tranquility. Spacious low maintenance home with very nice light fittings and a cosy kitchen. This is your opportunity! Phone your friendly by nature agent today!

FLORA PARK • R1 320 000 PRESTIGE HOME - JUST THE PLACE TO CALL HOME.

MAHLASEDI PARK • R510 000 Lovely compact 2 bedroom house. Close to school & shopping centre. Newly built and big yard for extension. Nice garden. Do not delay. Phone to view.

BRENDA • 082 696 9227

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A 8.5ha plot rich with trees and natural grazing. A second 2 bedroom house for family and friends who want to visit you. Well fenced. Equipped borehole and 2 JoJo tanks. Small cement dam to cool off in the summer. Phone your friendly by nature agent!

POLOKWANE • R1 255 000

EXCELLENT FAMILY HOME!

RENTALS

ome prices will rise during 2014 in the face of a growing shortage of stock, but increases will be tempered by affordability constraints. This according to Mr Richard Gray, Chief Executive Officer of the Harcourts Real Estate group who in a recent press release Gray explained that a year ago, there was an oversupply of property, but this has largely been sold, especially in the metropolitan areas, and we are actually experiencing a shortage of homes to sell in many of the most popular suburbs. “Demand is to a large extent being driven by the increasing number of first-time buyers coming into the market and freeing-up existing owners to upgrade or just move elsewhere. However, there has also been much activity in the past year at the upper end of the market, with high net worth individuals deciding that the time was right to acquire multimillion-rand properties before values really start to climb again,” he said. The growing stock shortages will undoubtedly drive prices higher over the next 12 months, despite substantially increased activity on the part of developers. “Building input costs are high and – according to Absa - it is currently about 37% more costly to build or buy a new home than it is to purchase a similar pre-owned home, so even when a developer does add new stock to a suburb, it is likely to be priced at more than the surrounding homes and so have no depressing effect on local prices.” Harcourts expect sales and price increases to be constrained in the coming year by affordability issues. “The current low interest rate cycle is of course aiding affordability and the financial institutions do appear to have an increasing appetite for mortgage lending,” Gray said. He pointed out that household debts remain high and this is limiting the ability of the banks to lend because existing debt commitments reduce the percentage of disposable income that prospective buyers have available to cover the monthly repayment on a home loan. “Buyers who cannot qualify for the home loans they want then either have to postpone their homeownership plans while they reduce their debts and save up a big enough deposit, or lower their sights and buy a cheaper property.” Meanwhile banks have no desire to see new homeowners find themselves in a negative equity situation - as so many did following the 2009 recession and property price collapse – so they remain conservative in their property valuations when granting home loans, and this is also acting as a brake on price growth. Demand to rise faster than prices “In real estate terms, 2014 should see the market continuing to strengthen and build on the gains of the past two years, with stock shortages growing and homes selling much more quickly in response to rapidly increasing demand,” said Mr Berry Everitt, Managing Director of Chas Everitt International property group. Everitt noted that in spite of the sluggish economy and declining consumer confidence, every month sees more prospective buyers streaming into the market. “South Africa’s population is growing and there is also massive pent-up demand because of the slow rate of new housing development from 2009 until late last year, as well as the tight credit controls exercised by the banks for the past five years.” He said there is also a strong sense that the current very low interest rates will not last more than another year, and that prices will start to increase more rapidly as stock shortages grow even more acute, especially in the most popular suburbs of the big cities and metros.

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Polokwane Observer

Januarie 9, 2014

Close to 1 000 rhinos poached in SA in 2013 >> Nearly double the amount killed in 2012

poached for their horns in 2013. These figures were released on 19 December 2013 by the Department of Water and Environmental Affairs and have yet to be Warren Blunt updated to reach the total of rhinos killed in >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com South Africa during 2013. The total number of rhinos killed and the number of poachers arrested during 2013 will be released during impopo and the Kruger National Park (KNP) remain the hardest hit after the the second week in January, according to the release of the latest number of rhinos department. The KNP continues to bear the brunt of rhino poaching in South Africa with 573 rhino being killed for Rita Rita Prinsipaal their horns in 2013, Prinsipaal almost more than EIENDOMME•PROPERTIES the entire number of TEL: 015 295 4537, Fax: 015 291 TEL: 015 295-4537 FAKS: 0151166 291 1166 668 that were killed 7A HANS VAN RENSBURG STREET / STRAAT 7A 7A HANS VAN RENSBURG STREET / STRAAT 7A www.ritastipec.co.za in the country during SECURITY COMPLEX - FULL TITLE 2 garages, big entertainment area. 2012. A total of 146 WOONSTELLE/FLATS BENDOR - R910 000 PENINA PARK - SHINGWEDZI PLAINS rhinos were killed TEL: 015 295 9002 bathrooms, 2449 Lounge/dining room,4537/082 4 bedrooms, 000 R3 EXCELLENT 850 to R4 070- R645 - 2 bedrooms, kitchen, tandem garage, Wendy house. 2 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen/nook, in the KNP in 2010, LADANNA bathroom, lounge, kitchen and carport. SILVERKRUIN BARGAIN - R1 180 000 scullery, 1 carport, verandah. 252 in 2011 and 425 R3 000 - 1 Bedroom, bathroom, lounge, FLORA PARK PRIME AREA - BARGAIN - R1 075 000 Prepaid electricity. Entrance, lounge, 3 bedrooms, bathrooms, - NEAT, EXCELLENT in 2012, a steady inkitchen and carport. Prepaid2electricity. WOODLANDS large kitchen, dining room, scullery/laundry, Entrance, lounge, dining room, 4 bedrooms, crease over the past 3 garages. Flat: 2TOWN Rooms, kitchen, bathroom. 2 full650 bathrooms, kitchen, scullery, pantry, R5 - 2 Slaapkamers, badkamer, TOWNHOUSE - EXCELLENT - R800 garages, storeroom, fenced. Borehole, patio, R2 400 to R3 000 - Bachelor flats 000 2 sitkamer, three years which is kombuis enpool. motorhuis. Klein - BENDOR swimming available. Walking distance from town. 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open-plan lounge, FLORA PARK - HANDY MAN’S DREAM a worrying factor for hondjie welkom. Dadelik beskikbaar. dining room, carportwoonstel plus Wendy - R1 020 000 - PRICE REDUCED R2 900 - 1 kitchen, Slaapkamer inhouse erf. the Department of HUISE/HOUSES in security area. Tandem garage for 4 vehicles, 6 underSitkamer, kombuis, badkamer- R670 met aparte TOWNHOUSE - BENDOR 000 roofTel: carports, storeroom. Water and Environ015 295 4537 / House: 082 900Entrance, 2449 2 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom, lounge, dining room, TV room, 3 bedrooms, vertrek. Motorhuis, geengarage. diere. mental Affairs. PARK fenced, full IN TOWN - FLATS 2 bathrooms,FLORA kitchen, scullery, R3 900 - Spacious 2 bedrooms, R740 000: 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms,bathgarage. R4 burglar bars, lapa with braai, borehole, Outside of the 520 2 Slaapkamers, 2 badkamers, R800lounge, 000: 3 kitchen, Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, garage 4 ceiling fans, remote gate. room, garage and carport. KNP, Limpopo is the oopplan sit/eetkamer, kombuis en and many more. PENINA PARK - R1 290 000 - A MUST WaterTOWNHOUSES and electricity atINmunicipality. TOWN TO BE SEEN Dadelik province with the 2 motorhuise. Koopkrag. from to R465 000 bachelor, 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double garage, MEENTHUISE/TOWNHOUSE most rhinos killed 3 bedrooms - R890 000. beskikbaar. lounge, TV room, dining room, kitchen, TEL: 015 295 4537/082 900 2449 PENINA PARK - TOWNHOUSES borehole, separate T/serv/T. last year with a total BENDOR -LADANNA EXCELLENT CAPRICORN - CHECK FOR SIZE R645 000 - R715 000 of 106, followed by - R1 605 000 R7 880 - Pragtige 3 slaapkamer huis R3- 700 to R3 950 2 Bedrooms, bathR750 000 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Entrance, lounge, dining room, TV room, 85 in Mpumalanga, met 2 badkamers, sitkamer, eetkamer, BACHELOR TOWNHOUSE SECURE 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, guest-room with room, lounge, kitchen. Safe complex. AREA - R430 000 bathroom, garages, 8 carports, 84 in KwaZulu-Natal kombuis,laundry, opwas2 en 2 motorhuise. Phone now! 1 Bedroom, 1 bathroom, kitchen/living area, storeroom, boreholes, security, etc. and 82 in NorthWater en ligte by munisipaliteit. carport. FAUNA PARK A MUST TO BE SEEN TOWN IN TOWN - GROBLER ST - NEAR FOR THE RIGHT BUYER - R1 930 000 West. Five rhinos Beskikbaar 1 Februarie. R3 415 - 1 Bedroom, bathroom, lounge SCHOOLS - PRICE REDUCED Lounge, dining room, TV room, 4 bedrooms, were killed in the OFFICES R1 910 Carport 000 - STAND 2 084 m² guest toilet, kitchen, scullery/laundry, 2 garages, and-kitchen. available at R175 Entrance, lounge, dining room, study, carport, storeroom, swimming Eastern Cape and TOWN pool, lapa (46m²), extra per month. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, scullery, borehole/irrigation, prepaid, remote gate, gas four were killed in • ±40m², ±95m²,fence, ±99m² and ±112m², 3 garages, quarters, alarm, borehole, stove, electric bachelor flat. R4 100 - 2 servants Bedrooms, bathroom, lounge, irrigation. LOTSCovered OF HOUSES, STANDS, Gauteng and the excl. VAT. parkings at extra cost kitchen, garage and carport. Immediately IRIS AMADEUS - GOOD BUY TOWNHOUSES, LISTED, ALL AREAS, Free State respecplus % ratio ratesCALL!! separate. Water - R1 050 000 - PRICE REDUCED JUST available. Lounge, dining room, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, STIELERpayable AT 083at 399 6669 + electricity municipality. tively last year. KORAAL • 120 m² warehouses available in Ladine. Regarding the arR3 780 - Persone bo 50 jaar. 2 SlaapMEDICAL SUITES AVAILABLE, rests of poachers in kamers, sitkamer, eetkamer, kombuis, VARIOUS SIZES. PHONE TODAY! 2013, the KNP had badkamer, buite waskamer en afdak. highest number VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR PHOTOS OF THE PROPERTIES AVAILABLE. the of arrests with 127 out of the total number of 330 poachers 88 Biccard Street, arrested last year. Polokwane, 0699, This is compared to P.O. Box 55393, 73 arrests the previPolokwane, 0700, ous year. Limpopo Tel: 015 297 6965, had the second Tel: 015 297 6602, highest number Fax: 015 297 6914 of arrests with 66, rentals@khayalam.co.za closely followed by KwaZulu-Natal (62), • MOKODUBA - 2 Bedrooms, TOWNHOUSES Mpumalanga (34) 1 bath, open-plan kitchen, 1 TO LET and North West (26). carport @ R4 400 available • KINGFISHER - 2 Bedrooms, According to the from 1 Feb. kitchen, 1 bath and 1 lock-up Rhino Communica• garage @ R5 400 available tions Manager for OFFICES TO LET immediately. the Department of • VOORTREKKER - @ R4 400 • PEPLOS - 3 Bedrooms, 2 Water and Environavailable from 1 Feb. bathrooms, kitchen, lounge @ mental Affairs, Ms • LANDDROS MARE @ R10 500 R4 500 available from 1 Feb. Eleanor Momberg available immediately. • JUBILEE - Kitchen, lounge, 3 they hope to see • PAUL KRUGER @ R10 500 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms a decline in rhino available immediately. @ R6 500 available immedipoaching in South ately. Africa in 2014 as a • 2 PLEIN VIEW - Open-plan HOUSES TO LET result of increased kitchen, 2½ baths, lounge, 3 • JOHNSON ST, 5 bedrooms in rhino anti-poaching bedrooms and 1 garage @ main house, kitchen, 3 baths, operations in the R6 500 available immediately. pool @ R9 800 available immeKNP. • 2 UNITS LAWN COURT - diately plus 1 bed flatlet @ R3 The signing of Kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath , a memorandum of 000, 2 bedr @ R4 200, bachelor 2 toilets, lock-up garage @ understanding be@ R2 500. tween the Minister, R4 970 available from 1 Feb. • DE BRON ESTATES, 4 bedMs Edna Molewa • BODORP - 3 Bedrooms, 2 bath, rooms, 2 bath, double garage and her Mozambican kitchen @ R5 000 available @ R9 500 available immedicounterpart last year immediately. ately. addressing the issue • VILLA TERNO - 2 Bedrooms, 1 • PROTEA ST, 3 bedrooms, 2 of poachers entering bath, 1 lounge, kitchen, carport bath, house in Flora Park @ the KNP from the @ R4 428 available from 1 Feb. R4 800 available immediately. border with MozamCall 082 802 4746 bique could also or email bring much needed rentals@khayalam.co.za relief.

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Keep your eyes peeled for the Children’s Toy & Book Collection logo’s at local stores for more drop off points or contact RE/Max Northland for more information.

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1) STER PARK: R1 900 000.00 Ideal home for entertainers. Beautiful finishes, 3 living areas, 3 bedrooms, stunning modern kitchen, double garage. Outbuildings which can be converted into a flat. Excellent security. 2) ELEGANT THATCHED ROOF RESIDENCE: R3 700 000 Prestigious property in upper town nestled in an awesome landscaped garden. 3 Bedrooms, 3 living areas, 2½ bathrooms, double garage. Garden cottage and wonderful entertainment area. For the most discerning buyer!! 3) WELGELEGEN: R1 780 000 Renovated family home with 4 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 living areas, double garage, pool, lapa, beautiful garden, electric fencing.

HOUSES: 1) 1 832m² CENTRAL TOWN: Zoned 12 units – R 2 000 000.00 2) 2 213m² CENTRAL TOWN: Zoned 14 units – R 3 500 000.00 neg. 3) CENTRAL MED NODE: Zoned 11 units (1 665m²) - R2 500 000.00 4) SILVERKRUIN: R2 500 000.00: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge/dining, kitchen, scullery, study, 2 garage, 2 carports, lapa and borehole. 5) VACANT STAND EDUAN PARK: R325 000 - 750m² 6) BENDOR – 4 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, swimming pool ect. Sole mandate - R2 000 000.00 7) BENDOR – 4 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, en suite guestroom, pool. R2 000 000.00 PLOTS: 1) ROODEPOORT: 26 ha. Vacant. R1 500 000.00 neg. 2) HOUSE AT ARABIE (Boat optional) 3) LEEUKUIL: 10 ha: Vacant plot. R350 000.00 4) N1 PRETORIA RD: 8.5 ha. R8 000 000.00 neg FARMS: 1) LEGKRAAL: ± 380 ha Cattle farm 2) SHARE IN GAME FARM: WATERPOORT On the Sand River. House - R500 000.00 3) STERKRIVIER 850ha. 4) MARKEN - CATTLE FARM 5 000 ha 5) CATTLE FARM 600 ha - 30km from town, house, kraal etc. 5Ha under irrigation 6) MESSINA/ALLDAYS - CATTLE FARM: 1830ha @ R4 200p/ha

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FARMS / PLOTS FOR SALE

KONTAK MATIE - 083 271 5259

1) 92ha IRRIGATION FARM: Close to Polokwane, enough water for ±10ha Price: R3 200 000.00 2) STER PARK: Situated in quiet area. 3 Living areas, study, beautiful kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double garage, pool, braai, excellent entertainment area, landscaped garden. A stunning property! Price: R1 900 000.00 3) 622ha GAME FARM: Close to Polokwane, neat 4 Bedroom house, 2 chalets, pool, braai area, cold room, workers’ house etc. Price: R9 000 000.00

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CONTACT SAN 072 159 5126

1) Beautiful Townhouse: Welgelegen: R6,900.00 - Immediately. 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, single garage, open-plan living area. 2) Rooms with bathroom: 53 Compensatie St: R2,415.00 - Immediately. 3) Ladanna Townhouses: Modern and newly built. Duplex 3 bedroom: R5 800.00 4) Old Flora Park: Open-plan, 3 bedroom home. R9 000.00 5) Flat on Plot : 20 km from city: 2 Bedroom. R3 300.00 Immediately. TO LET: INDUSTRIAL / INDUSTRIEëL

CONTACT STEPHEN TEL: 015 287 3300

1) Truck workshop with “gantry” office, good exposure. Big yard. Industrial: To let: 1) Laboria: 200m² @ R5 000. 2) Prime industrial warehouse, 600m² plus 100m² office on Dendron Road. 3) Industria: Next to NTK – Small workshop. 4) 320m² - 640m² - Close to SAB 5) Industrial stand: 1,2 ha, office, workshop etc. Excellent exposure and access. 6) Corporate Park - 500m² or 250m² Office Space: 1) 430m² CBD with parking – Prime

January 9, 2014

Polokwane Observer

Mayor brings joy to children with cancer PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Polokwane Executive Mayor Freddy Greaver with his daughter, Tamlyn and son, Jordan with a young cancer patient at the Polokwane Provincial Hospital’s Oncology Unit where he handed over Christmas gifts to children forced to spend Christmas in hospital. This surprise came early morning on 22 December when Greaver and several councillors visited the unit to put smiles on the faces of the young patients.

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A-Grade Office Space Available 1 February 2014 Contact Shelley 079 696 1563

FURNISHED TOWNHOUSE TO LET Upperclass, fully furnished 2 bedroom, 1½ bathroom, open-plan townhouse. Very central. R7 500 p/month. Water included. AVAILABLE: END AUGUST Contact 084 777 4277

FOR FOR SALE SALE

1. HOUSES FROM 000m². Broadlands standR750 - 1 000

R2 200 000

2. PLOTS and FARMS available TO LET 3. TOWNHOUSES •Dorp 4 Bedroom House Cycad. living area, kitchen, - 2 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom, yard and garage. R700 000 R19 500-00p/m - 2 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living area, kitchen, •Bendor 4 Bedroom House with Granny Flat. yard and carport. R500 000 R18 000-00p/m Bendor - 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living area, patio braai, kitchen, small yard and carport. •with 3 Bedroom House – electrically fenced. R650 000 R 5 800-00p/m

• 3 Bedroom House.TO LET

Residential R 5 500-00p/m Bendor - 3 Bedroom house with 2 bathrooms, study, •lounge, 3 Bedroom – African Jewel. dining House room, kitchen, scullery, outside toilet & shower, pool and double garage. R5R7 600-00p/m 500-00p/m Bendor 3 Bedroom Townhouse with 2 bathrooms, liv• 1 Bedroom Flat – on plot, electrically fenced. ing area, kitchen and 1 carport in secure complex. R 2R5800-00p/m 600-00p/m Bendor - 3 Bedroom townhouse with 1 bathroom, living area, kitchen and garage in secure complex. R4 070-00p/m Bendor - 3 Bedroom house with 1 bathroom, 2 living areas, kitchen, lapa, Wendy house and 2 carports with electrical fencing. R5 000-00p/m URGENTLY WANTED!!! Al kinds of property to rent. If you have a property that you want to let or know of someone who has, please contact me.

BENDOR: R470 000: Build your own house on this 772m² stand. Close to Cycad Centre. STER PARK: R1 940 000: Greet the new day with sunrays splashing your face from your main bedroom while you overlook your cycad filled garden. This property offers you 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, study, family, dining, lounge, 2 garages, patio, pool and security. Location is king. BENDOR RIDGE: R2 950 000: Modern and compact. Teenagers reside on the opposite wing of the house while dad & mom has their own retreat. Pool.

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January 9, 2014

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STORAGE

STORAGE TO LET 4 km from SAB on LTT Road from R550 p.m. Johan 083 459 7046 ____________________

EDUCA TIONAL

AMELIA DAYCARE 0-3 years old, English welcome. 015 297 7686 076 175 5088 ____________________

PERSONAL

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JEWELLERY

EK KOOP ENIGE GOUE JUWELE VIR KONTANT Al is dit gebreek. Ek kom u sien, waar u ook al is. Skakel of SMS Deon 074 067 2064 ____________________

VACANCIES

SALES REPS NEEDED Own car. Start immediately. Must be able to travel. We offer basic + petrol + comm to the candidates that qualify. Contact 073 294 7865 ____________________

FOR SALE

BASSET TEFIE TE KOOP 7 weke oud R1 200 Kontak 079 939 3844 072 080 4113 ____________________ SECONDHAND FURNITURE SHOP Secondhand clothing, shoes, bedding & towels. Tel 015 295 5264 Cell 079 899 5405 ____________________ LUSERN TE KOOP 015 575 9941 012 335 2178 ____________________

ROOMS TO LET

OORNAG AKKOMMODASIE R370 per kamer. 072 765 0507 015 296 2732 ____________________

SERVICES

GHETTO WENDYS All types, log, cabin, knotty pine, louvre and pallet. 2m x 2m = R3 900 3m x 3m = R4 500 3m x 4m = R5 000 For more info contact Denis 072 114 1850 / 083 686 4178 ___________________ MAINTENANCE & CONSTRUCTION Revamp offices, houses, plots, small building jobs, plumbing, painting, tiling & electrical. SOUTHGATE Contact Danie 079 894 8963 ___________________ SKYLIGHTS Cheap and easy way to get more light into your house. From R2 200. Dewald 0844 455 455 ___________________ CONFERENCE FACILITIES From 20 to 400 delegates. Weddings, funerals, theme parties, ethnic. Tel 015 295 5264 Cell 079 899 5405 ___________________

PROPERTY TO LET

TO LET Prime property. Centre of Polokwane. 24 Grobler Street, next to Kentucky. 430m² @ R60m². Phone Allen 083 735 6789 Lotie 079 542 6015 ____________________

HOUSES TO LET

TO LET SPACIOUS BACHELOR FLAT IN DALMADA 3,5km from Savannah Mall. R2 600 p.m. Contact 015 296 2785 or 082 851 9531 ____________________ WOONSTEL TE HUUR OP DALMADA PLOTTE Omiddellik beskikbaar. 1 slpk, badk, kombuis, sit/eetkamer, stoep, klein tuin & afdak vir 1 voertuig. R2 000 + elektrisiteit. Kontak Pieter 076 988 8218 ____________________ FOR RENT BACHELOR FLAT IN LADANNA Near Makro. R2 600 p.m. + deposit. Water included. Contact 078 422 9911 ____________________

TO LET BACHELOR FLAT 1 bedroom up to 3 bedrooms in secure area. Tel 015 295 5264 Cell 079 899 5405 ____________________ WOONSTEL TE HUUR Onmiddellik beskikbaar. Ladanna. Persoon met sober gewoontes. Geen kinders of diere. Kontak 015 293 0635 071 186 4424 ____________________ BACHELOR FLAT DALMADA Quiet safe area. R1 950 p.m. incl water. Bed/kitchen/lounge & separate full bath. Own carport & electricty meter. Contact 076 508 9526 ____________________ 1 SLP BACHELOR WOONSTEL 4km vanaf SAB op LTT pad. R2 500, W&L ingl. Johan 083 459 7046 ____________________ TO LET 2 BEDR HOUSE, 1½ bathr, open-plan. R4 500 p.m. Available immediately. Contact 072 596 2481 ____________________ TO LET 3 BEDROOM HOUSE, 2 bathr, open-plan. R6 500 p.m. Available immediately. Contact 072 596 2481 ____________________ 3 BEDROOMS HOUSES & ROOMS Ladanna. Bachelor, flats & room. Bendor. Contact Andre 072 765 0507 ____________________ TO LET SPACIOUS 3 BEDROOM HOUSE with double lock-up garage & security in Flora Park. R6 500 p.m. Available immediately. Contact 015 296 2785 or 082 851 1931 ____________________ 3 SPACIOUS 1 BEDROOM FLATS AVAILABLE FOR RENT @ R2 200 each at Bendor, next to Mall of the North and Cycad. Contact 078 482 7719 ____________________ RUIM 3 SLP HUIS TE HUUR TE SOETDORINGS Netjies en omhein. Dubbel afdak parkering. Veilige en rustige omgewing. R5 060 + dep + koopkrag. Streng keuring. Kontak 082 890 5862 ____________________

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he Limpopo u.19 girls’ cricket team fared the best of all the high schools provincial cricket teams that participated in their respective cricket weeks during the December holidays. They travelled all the way down to Cape Town to take on the best girls cricketers in the country, winning five out of the six matches they played. It was a memorable week for Richelle Lambert, who scored an unbeaten 122 runs against South Western Districts to become the first Limpopo girls cricketer to score a century during the tournament. The boys’ teams represented the province

with pride in all the tournaments that they participated in with the u.12s winning all four of their matches in Pretoria. Limpopo Impala Cricket Manager, Jack Senetla said the feat of the u.12 team shows that cricket development in the province is really starting to bear fruit. The u.13 girls’ team travelled to Namibia where they won one of the four matches they played. The u.13 boys’ team won two of the six matches they played in Bloemfontein. The u.17 boys’ team won two of the six matches they played in Stellenbosch and the u.19 boys’ team lost three of the matches they played, with the other three fixtures rained out during a rather wet week in Durban. The u.15 boys’ team could not manage to win any of the six matches they played in Johannesburg.

Premier League cricket action on Sunday WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com The second round of the Limpopo Premier Cricket League kicks off on Sunday with a full programme of matches taking place throughout the province. At the Polokwane Cricket Club Seshego Cricket Club will be in action against last year’s champions, the Hornbills Cricket Club from Tzaneen on the C-field in what promises to be an exciting encounter. On the B-field Aces Cricket Club will face up against Stars 2.

Tickets already available for Super 15 warm-up fixture WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Polokwane’s rugby enthusiasts will have an early preview of the form of the DHL Stormers and the Vodacom Blue Bulls when the teams lock horns at the new Peter Mokaba Stadium in a Super 15 warm-up match on 1 February. The match will kick off shortly after the city hosts the Orange African Nations Championships (Chan) which commences on 11 January. After seeing the Toyota Cheetahs in action against the Vodacom Blue Bulle in Super 15 warm-up matches in Polokwane for the past two years, the city’s rugby followers will see the Stormers in action for the first time before

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The Limpopo u.17 boys’ cricket team that won two of the six matches played in Stellenbosch during the December holidays.

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the Super 15 competition starts on 15 February. The fixture forms part of an initiative between the Blue Bulls Company and the Polokwane Municipality aimed at generating funds for tertiary learners in the province. During last year’s match against the Cheetahs, a total of R920 000 was raised towards sporting bursaries that benefitted 56 learners from disadvantaged communities in Limpopo. This year the Polokwane Municipality hopes to raise in access R1 million towards the same cause as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative for 2014. Blue Bulls Company CEO, Barend van Graan says the warm-up fixture in Polokwane is one of the highlights of their pre-season preparations. “Now in our third year of this agreement, we’ve always felt very much at home in Polokwane. The stadium is world class, the people supportive and the weather outstanding. The only thing left is for both teams to put on an outstanding display in their first time out. We are honoured that by participating in this match, we can hopefully send many more eager young learners onto further their education,” van Graan elaborated. Tickets for the match are on sale at Computicket outlets countrywide. Tickets cost R120 for grandstand, R80 for east stand, R60 for north and south stands and R30 for scholars. Hospitality packages are also available. Contact the Limpopo Blue Bulls on 015 291 4752 for further information on the various hospitality packages that are available.

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Stars 1 play NkowaNkowa Cricket Club at the Nirvana Oval and the current log leaders Eagles Cricket Club travel to Makhado to tackle Louis Trichardt Cricket Club, hoping to continue with their unbeaten run from last year. The Limpopo Impalas travel to Rustenburg to play North West in a 50-over Rural Cricket League fixture on Saturday. The Limpopo Lilies Women team have two tough away assignments against Gauteng in Johannesburg on Saturday and against Gauteng North in Pretoria on Sunday.

Polokwane ready for Chan tournament HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za

he Local Organising Committee of the Orange African Nations Championship (Chan) has assured the people of the province that all systems are ready to host a successful tournament from 11 January to 1 February. The city will host six matches to be played during the group stages and a quarter final match which will be played at the Peter Mokaba Stadium. Countries scheduled to play at the stadium are Burundi, Mauritania, Congo Brazzaville, Gabon, Libya and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). Head of Marketing and Communications and Stakeholder Relations Transport Services at Polokwane Municipality and Chan Communications, Mantlako Sebaka said they started with the preparations last year and currently the city is in a play ready mode. “Already the DR Congo team has been in the city from late last year and other teams will be arriving before Thursday (today) but in the main the last team to arrive will be on Saturday,” Sebaka said. He urged the people of the province to purchase tickets for the matches at Computicket outlets nationwide and support the event. “The ticket prices range from R40 to R200. Most of the group matches in the city are double headers and we believe that is a bargain for football supporters and fans alike,” Sebaka said. “This is a spectacular tournament where we celebrate Africa’s home champions, so we need the fans at the tournament. We have done a lot of marketing for the tournament and we believe by now everyone knows about it.

“The marketing of the tournament has been a difficult exercise considering that it was competing with the Festive Season and back to school programmes, but we are optimistic that we will have numbers at the stadium,” Sebaka added. He also added that 350 volunteers will be assisting in many areas during the tournament. “They will be assisting in marketing and communications, security, hospitality, transport and protocol. They will be bringing in the experience and expertise and help us to deliver a successful tournament,” Sebaka said. The Chan tournament was first announced on 11 September 2007 and is administered by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). It is played between the best national teams of Africa consisting exclusively of players who are active in the national championships of their countries and who have qualified to play in the ongoing season. The tournament is held every two years, alternating with the Africa Cup of Nations. The qualifying phase takes place every even year and the final every odd year.

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polokwane >> The city is in play ready mode >> “This is a spectacular tournament where we celebrate African’s home champions” - Mantlako Sebaka

Peter Mokaba fixtures •14 January DR Congo vs Mauritania (kick-off at 17:00) Gabon vs Burundi (kick-off at 20:00) •18 January

DR Congo vs Gabon (kick-off at 17:00) Burundi vs Mauritania (kick-off at 20:00) •21 January Congo Brazaville vs Libya (kick-off at 19:00) •22 January Burundi vs DR Congo (kick-off at 19:00).

Jukskeispeler hou Limpopo se naam hoog FOTO: RC MYBURGH

Plaaslike jukskeispeler, Andri Marais is in die Desembervakansie tydens die SuidAfrikaanse Junior Kampioenskappe in Kroonstad tot die o.19-nasionale meisiespan verkies.

RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com Twee plaaslike jukskeispelers, Andri Marais en Chris Viljoen, het gedurende die skoolvakansie stof in hul opponente se oë met die nasionale kampioenskapsbyeenkoms geskop. Andri (o.19) is tydens die Suid-Afrikaanse Junior Kampioenskap,wat 2 tot 7 Desember in Kroonstad gehou is, tot die nasionale span verkies terwyl Chris (o.16) vir die SA A-span gekies is. In spanverband het die o.13A-meisies en seunspanne ‘n tweede plek met onderskeidelik 57,5 en 81,5 punte behaal. Die o.19A-meisies het skoonskip gemaak met 88 punte en verower ‘n goue medalje. Limpopo het ook aan die Suid-Afrikaanse Skoolsport Kampioenskap van 10 tot 16 Desember in Bloemfontein deelgeneem. Sewe duisend atlete in 14 sportkodes, waaronder jukskei, het aan dié kampioenskap deelgeneem. Die openingseremonie is aan oudstaatspresident, Nelson Mandela wat op 6 Desember oorlede is, opgedra. Die o.14-meisiespan verwerf ‘n bronsmedalje in driespel sowel as in spanverband en behaal die algehele derde plek terwyl die o.14-seunspan ‘n bronsmedalje in spanverband sowel as ‘n algehele derde plek verwerf.

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adine Meiring is die topstudent in die Capricorndistrik en die twintigste beste graad 12leerder in die provinsie met onderskeidings in Afrikaans, Engels, lewensoriëntering, wiskunde, wiskunde 3, lewenswetenskappe, fisiese wetenskap en rekeningkunde. Sy glo dat ‘n gebalanseerde lewenstyl die rede vir haar uitsonderlike prestasie van agt onderskeidings tydens 2013 se matriekeindeksamen is. Die slimkop is die Hoërskool Pietersburg (PHS) se top graad 12- presteerder en het verlede jaar nie net akademies presteer nie, maar ook op die sportveld uitgeblink. Nadine was die afgelope twee jaar kaptein van die PHS se eerste hokkiespan wat verlede jaar die Limpopo Hoërskole Hokkieliga gewen het en ook die kampioene van die Nu Power/Tuksreeks was. Boonop was sy twee jaar deel van die provinsiale o.18-hokkiespan. Nadine het haar hele hoërskoolloopbaan by PHS deurgebring en is ‘n ‘Pietie’ in murg en been. Sy sê sy gaan haar talle vriende en onderwysers wat haar bygestaan het in haar hoërskooljare baie mis, maar kan nie wag nie om haar skoolklere vir die laaste keer op te hang voor sy later die maand by die Universiteit van Pretoria (Tuks) aansluit vir ‘n graad in fisioterapie nie. Die keuse was vir haar maklik omdat sy nie daarvan hou om die hele dag in ‘n kantoor te spandeer nie.

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Nadine Meiring van die Hoërskool Pietersburg met haar sertifikaat en trofee as die topstudent in die Capricorndistrik en haar twintigste posisie in die provinsie.

Nou sien sy met bietjie senuwees en groot verwagtinge uit om die volgende vier jaar in die ‘Curlitzia’-koshuis by Tuks se mediese fakulteit deur te bring. Die groot ondersteuning van haar ouers, Johan en Marileen en al die onderwysers by PHS het meegehelp om haar sukses te verseker “Ek moet veral dankie sê vir mev Linda Jansen, my wiskunde 3-onderwyser wat my gehelp het om ‘n onderskeiding te behaal aangesien ek eers vanjaar besluit het om die vak te neem.” “Om my doelwit van agt onderskeidings te bereik het baie harde werk en deursettingsvermoë gekos, maar alles het nie net oor my skoolwerk gegaan nie. Jy kan nie die hele tyd net leer nie. Ek moes tyd op die sportveld en saam met my vriende spandeer want as ek net geleer het sou ek mal geword het,” verduidelik Nadine. Haar droom is om eendag vir een of ander internasionale span ‘n fisioterapeut te wees, verkieslik vir die Protea hokkiespan aangesien sy baie lief vir hokkie is. Sy wil ook graag op universiteitsvlak hokkie speel. Nadine is baie lief vir die buitelewe en hou daarvan om tyd met haar drie jonger sussies op die plaas of in die buitelug te spandeer. Sy hou ook van jag en lees en wil eendag haar eie plaas besit. • Larochelle Dreyer was kort op Nadine se hakke. Sy het onder meer 100% in ekonomie behaal. PHS se matrieks het in totaal 379 A-simbole verwerf. Ten opsigte van onderskeidings het Lydia de Lange stof in die ander leerders se oë geskop met nege onderskeidings. Friedrich Cilliers en Juandré Viljoen het elk agt onderskeidings behaal.

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