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riminal cases intended for filing against a prominent minister and two Members of the Executive Council (MECs) by Democratic Alliance (DA) Leg-

islature Caucus Leader Desiree van der Walt are expected to expose skeletons in the provincial government closet. The cases Van der Walt is expected to register with law enforcement agencies at the highest level early next week

could kick-start investigation into additional work on past construction tenders of the Public Works and Education departments dating back to 2006, the suspected misuse of public funds in the earlier purchase of a residence by an MEC who then also served on

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Suspended muni manager reinstated, DA needs answers RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com

he Democratic Alliance (DA) in LepelleNkumpi Municipality is expected to demand an explanation from its Mayor, Cllr Ivy Phaahla about the reinstatement of Municipal Manager, Mr Freddy Ramaphakela who was suspended earlier pending investigations into alleged fraud to the value of more than R50 million against him. DA councillor, Ms Naomi Phosa said Ramaphakela returned to work on Monday

after he was suspended earlier this year due to suspected irregular expenditure of R42 million, his alleged involvement in overpaying R2,6 million to service providers without following correct procedures and alleged inability to account for R13 million in unauthorised expenditure. The DA also launched an application in terms of the Promotion of Access to Information Act to have access to some forensic investigation outcomes regarding Ramaphakela. “What happened to the investigations and what are the outcomes? Why is Ramaphakela

Sekoati to award the Greenest Municipality in the province HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za Municipalities in the province who have been hard at work to execute greening programmes can look forward to recognition for their efforts when MEC for Economic Development, Environment and Tourism, Mr Seaparo Sekoati announces the winners of the Greenest Municipality Competition in Polokwane today (Thursday). All municipalities are included in the process of determining the best performer in terms of the sustainable use of natural resources for purposes of development, be it social or economic. Spokesperson for the department, Mr Patric Selahle said the Greenest Municipality Competi-

tion, formerly known as Cleanest Town Competition, was initiated in 2001 with its primary focus on implementing the National Waste Management Strategy. “The competition will be contested by the 25 local and district municipalities in the province. Out of that number we will select a winner and two runners-up. The key elements of the competition were reducing, recycling and reducing waste materials. After successfully achieving its primary objectives, developments in the greening movement required that the initial concept be modified to embody other elements which fall outside the waste management category,” Selahle said. The winning municipality will win a trophy and R200 000 in prize money.

From page 1 given priority, Van der Walt said. The issue arising from variation orders apparently being issued to address shortcomings in excess of 20% of the original contract value permitted for additional work on infrastructure that did not form part of the original specifications of certain projects of multi-millions across Limpopo, previously served on the agendas of the parliamentary and provincial Standing Committees on Public Accounts (Scopas), Van der

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infrastructure delivery process in September 2011. In the document reference is made of variation orders exceeding the original contract value by up to 203%. In one instance figures reflect construction on a primary school project exceeding 42,3% totalling an approved variation order amount of R645 289 on a contract of R1 525 250. On another primary school project incorporated in the documentation a 247,2% increase in variation order was noted on a contract amount of R98 300, totalling R199 245. A construction tender for work at a college elsewhere resulted in a 103,8% increase in variation order that amounted to R11 401 115 on an initial R9 200 500 tender. In the document it is stated that all projects assessed for purposes of the report have been referred to the SIU for further investigation. Van der Walt explained she would also take further the matters of the alleged questionable purchase of a residence by a current MEC as well as the interest of a serving MEC in companies doing business with government allegedly without declaring such affairs. In conclusion Van der Walt stressed that Heads of Departments and Chief Financial Officers normally had to take the brunt for decisions but that the matters she would propose for investigation clearly depicted political influence.

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Beweerde straatren van polisie eindig in botsing ‘n Saak van roekelose en nalatige bestuur word deur die polisie ondersoek nadat twee polisievoertuie Saterdag erg beskadig is omdat die twee bestuurders vermoedelik resies in Marshallstraat gejaag en gebots het. Volgens ooggetuies op die toneel het beide voertuie, ‘n bakkie en ‘n bussie, teen ‘n hoë spoed die rooi verkeerslig op die hv Webster- en Marshallstraat verontagsaam waarna een van die bestuurders waarskynlik beheer verloor het. Drie mans en ‘n vrou, almal van die polisie, is met geringe beserings na die hospitaal gehaas. Volgens ooggetuies het die bakkie op sy sy op die sypaadjie te lande gekom en die bussie teen ‘n boom. Daar word verder beweer dat die polisie eers ‘n uur en ‘n half na die ongeluk op die toneel opgedaag het. Polokwane polisiewoordvoerder, konst Tsietsi Lamola het bevestig dat ‘n saak van roekelose en nalatige bestuur ondersoek word, maar dat geen verdere inligting teen druktyd

beskikbaar sal wees nie aangesien die ondersoekbeampte nie beskikbaar is nie. “Geen arrestasies is nog gemaak nie en die ondersoek duur voort.” Lamola het nie bevestig of ontken dat die polisielede op pad na ‘n voorval was nie. Volgens ‘n lid van die polisie wat anoniem wil bly is dit nie ter sprake of hul onderweg was na ‘n voorval nie, want bestuurders van polisievoertuie moet steeds polisieriglyne nakom, ongeag in watter hoedanigheid die voertuie aangewend word. “Polisievoertuie moet altyd drie voertuiglengtes van mekaar ry, selfs al is die offisiere op pad na ‘n toneel. Dit gaan gepaard met die drie sekonde-reël waar alle polisievoertuie vir ten minste drie sekondes by ‘n rooi verkeerslig moet stop voordat hulle kan oorsteek. Selfs as ‘n verkeerslig groen is moet die bestuurder stop om die veiligheid van ander motoriste en voetgangers te verseker.” Intussen het ‘n bron aangedui dat daar nieamptelik reeds bevestig is dat die voertuie nie na ‘n misdaadvoorval onderweg was nie.

Music festival stuck between tug of war KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com A tug of war between the local Joint Operational Centre (JOC) Police unit and the Polokwane Municipality has left the organisers of the Capricorn FM MTN Limpopo Music Festival between a rock and a hard place, following a disagreement about when the festival should end. Following a JOC meeting which took place on Tuesday morning, Police officials and concerned parties, discussed the music festival to be held on 23 November. In this discussion a letter from Municipal Manager, Ms Connie Mametja was read stating the function was decreed to end at midnight and now later due to the noise levels. Members of JOC and other interested parties did not agree and suggested during the meeting that the concert be given permission to go on until 06:00 the next day, to enable concert-goers to reach their destinations safely by means of public transport. In Mametja’s letter it also stated that JOC does not have the mandate to overrule her decision. Various statements made during the meeting suggested that if the concert were to end

at midnight, crimes such as muggings, theft and rapes could become prevalent and the attendees would be easy targets for criminals taking note of events ending at such an hour. Gen Joseph Maepa, head of JOC Polokwane says he has scheduled a meeting with Mametja for Monday, during which he will be discussing the various solutions available to the dilemma and also suggesting why the concert should end at 06:00, which is solely due to safety reasons. The Managing Director for Capricorn FM, Mr Cyril Chetty acknowledged receipt of Mametja’s letter stating the concert should end at midnight and no later. “We are currently in discussions with JOC, who have assured us the pre-determined time for the end of the festival suits them perfectly and they in turn will liaise with the Municipality and determine a route forward. We have planned everything accordingly and have already paid all the artists who will be featuring during the festival. The dates and times will stay as published and if any changes are made the press will be notified immediately. At the time of going to press, Ms Tidimalo Chuene, spokesperson for Mametja, could not comment.

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Derduisende liter water vermors toe kontrakteur hoofpyplyn beskadig RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com Week na week word inwoners gemaan om water te bespaar, maar Dinsdag het krane in sommige woongebiede opgedroog nadat ‘n kontrakteur wat optiese kabels lê, die hoofpyplyn vanaf die reservoirs in Sterpark beskadig het en derduisende liter water vermors is. Met die vyf plaaslike reservoirs wat Dinsdag slegs ‘n gemiddelde watervlak van 35,6% gehad het, het ‘n see van water in die omgewing van Savannah Mall in Groblerstraat opgedam nadat die pyp deur ‘n meganiese ploeg, wat gebruik word om slote te grawe en kabels te lê, beskadig is. Die voorval het ongeveer 12:24 gebeur en die munisipaliteit het eers kort voor 14:00 daarin geslaag om die watertoevoer met die hulp van hul kontrakteurs af te sny. Volgens ‘n werknemer van die konstruksiemaatskappy, Light Fibre Infrastructure, grawe hul reeds sedert verlede week 1,2 m-diep inspeksiegate saam met lede van die plaaslike munisipaliteit om te bepaal waar waterpype en elektriese kabels gelê is. Die projekbestuurder, mnr Clint Breytenbach, sê nadat hulle begin grawe het, het hulle op ‘n hoop ondergrondse rommel afgekom

wat hulle genoodsaak het om ongeveer 500 mm van die gemerkte roete af te wyk. “Ons het geen ander keuse gehad nie wat toe groot nagevolge ingehou het. Ons erken ons het ‘n fout gemaak en vra om verskoning vir die ongerief,” sê Breytenbach. Faunapark, Florapark en die oostelike gedeelte van die stad is geaffekteer. Teen Dinsdagaand het krane in hoogliggende gebiede opgedroog. Volgens munisipale woordvoerder, mnr Matshidiso Mothapo, is ‘n watertenk kort na die voorval by Mokone Shell in Groblerstraat beskikbaar gestel waar inwoners water kon verkry. “Die munisipaliteit en Baatshuma Electrical and Water het deur die nag gewerk om die probleem op te los. Ons kan nie spekuleer wat die totale skade aan die infrastruktuur en waterverlies is nie. Die munisipaliteit sal eers die waarde van die skade kan bereken sodra die nodige herstel gedoen is en ‘n ondersoek geloods is om die waterverlies te bepaal,” sê hy. Matshidiso sê Light Fibre Infrastructure sal vir die skade verantwoordelik gehou word. Die watervlakke is Dinsdag by die 50 megaliter en ou en nuwe 30 megaliter reservoirs onderskeidelik op 37%, 40% en 36% gemeet, terwyl die reservoir in Potgieterlaan op 30% gemeet is.

More finances made available for Limpopo Warren Blunt >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com

mportant adjustments to the annual Limpopo budget for the 2013/14 financial year were tabled by the MEC for the Provincial Treasury, Mr Rudolph Phala at the Limpopo Legislature on Tuesday. Section 31 of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) stipulates that the MEC for Finance in a province may table an adjustments budget in the Provincial Legislature due to unforeseeable and unavoidable expenditure recommended by the Provincial Executive Council (Exco) within a framework determined by the Minister of Finance. Education and Health and Social Development received the lion’s share of the adjusted R1,3 billion budget with R473 million and R404 million being allocated to them respectively. Another R244,4 million goes towards improving the road infrastructure in the province. During his speech Phala mentioned that the legacy of the National Government Section 100 Intervention in December 2011 is still in place in Limpopo. He added that such a drastic form of

intervention was necessitated by the fact that the provincial government was technically bankrupt, facing a financial collapse, having an overdraft of R1,7 billion, with accumulated unauthorised expenditure amounting to R2,9 billion. “Today with the help of the Section 100 Intervention Team under the leadership of Mr Mondi Tom, the province has been turned around to such an extent where it has a positive balance of R4,2 billion.” The MEC went on to say that action is being taken against those responsible for the maladministration and no stone will be left unturned in taking action against everyone responsible for the financial collapse. Phala explained that in the adjusted budget the Provincial Treasury department will be putting money aside to deal with a number of critical areas including the management of disaster; the Comprehensive Agricultural Support Programme; the maintenance of boilers in hospitals; road maintenance; compensation of employees; the annual Limpopo flagship Mapungubwe Arts Festival; the sending of 110 medical students from the province to Cuba to study as doctors; the re-grading of clerks within

Messrs Gavin Pratt (Head of Department Provincial Treasury) Rudolph Phala MEC for Provincial Treasury) and Mr Monde Tom (Section 100 Chief Administrator) at the tabling of Limpopo’s Medium Term Budget Policy Statement at the Provincial Legislature on Tuesday. Photo: Warren Blunt

provincial departments and to facilitate the successful hosting of the Orange African Nations Championship 2014 by Polokwane. The Democratic Alliance (DA) Caucus Leader in the Limpopo Legislature, Ms Desire van der Walt expressed the party’s general satisfaction with the adjusted budget and praised the efforts of the national intervention team over the past two years and Phala over the past few months, since taking over from his predecessor, Mr David Masondo. “However, it is not the amount of money that is available to the province that is a problem, but how the finances are spent and the monitoring thereof that is an ongoing problem,” Van der Walt stated. She mentioned the shocking state of municipal finances in the province and expressed the DA’s doubts on the ability of Limpopo’s municipalities to turn the situation around despite the Limpopo Treasury’s Operation Clean Audit campaign for 2014. Van der Walt said the DA would continue to closely monitor the spending of provincial departments to ensure that it is ultimately the people of Limpopo who will benefit from the adjusted budget. The Chairperson of the Congress of the People (Cope) in Limpopo, Mt Patrick Sikhutshi said his party agrees with the broad objectives of the adjusted budget but expressed his misgivings of the implementation thereof. He disagreed with the MEC on all the successes achieved by the ANC in delivering services to all the people of Limpopo. “Previous experience in Limpopo has taught Cope that everything looks good on paper but unemployment remains high and basic services in many rural areas are still lacking. It is up to the ANC to prove to the people they are serious about delivering a genuine service. Action speaks louder than words,” Sikhutshi elaborated.

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ith more than 1 243 fraud and corruption cases reported nationally during the 2011/12 book year and the national intervention team still in Limpopo to sort out the administration of several government institutions it is difficult to believe that the province is ranked only sixth on the national cost of financial misconduct list. This state of affairs was revealed during a meeting between Polokwane Municipality, National Treasury department and several other stakeholders on Tuesday. The purpose was to create awareness among entities about reported fraud and corruption cases originating in Limpopo adding up to R2 194 429. A presentation conducted by the National Treasury’s Messrs Bheki Gutshwa, Director: Risk Management Support in the Office of the Accountant-General and Zamani Nxumalo, Director: Specialised Audit Services revealed statistics that named KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng and the Eastern Cape to be the top three corrupt provinces with their cost of financial misconduct figures being R39 044 977, R14 135 915 and R13 468 131 respectively. They are followed by the Western Cape (R4 698 920), Mpumalanga (R3 829 365), Limpopo (R2 194 429), Free State (R1 850 952), North West (R731 536) and Northern Cape (R486 907). Less than R1 million was recovered from the amount lost in Limpopo leaving in excess of R1 million not recovered. KwaZulu-Natal presented the worst case scenario with a mere R81 649 from the nearly R40 million recovered. The different spheres of government such as national departments, provincial departments, local government and state owned entities registered 140 fraud and corruption cases up to 1 April. These cases represent nearly R34 billion due to fraudulent contracts and tender processes. Nxumalo added that in most cases service delivery was very poor or not done at all. South Africa joins Brazil in the 69th position on the international list of most corrupt countries. Nxumalo revealed that for the financial year reported on the highest number of fraud and corruption cases was reported nationally. “It is reality that we can only work on reported cases and that figures can double or even triple if unreported cases were able to be calculated. The statistics are actually nothing compared to what the country really loses,” he said. He added that the just over two million newly registered voters for next year’s elections are proof that corruption impacts directly on the people as they have no confidence in the people they are voting for anymore. Polokwane Executive Mayor, Cllr Freddy Greaver responded to the presentation by saying that people should change their perception of fraud and corruption, especially in Limpopo. “The perception of South Africa being the most corrupt, Limpopo the worst province and local government the most corrupt people should change. I am not propagating that all is well but people’s perception of fraud and corruption makes public servants feel guilty even when they use toilet paper,” Greaver said. He added that the municipality strives towards fighting corruption. “We should fight fraud and corruption relentless on all levels. Do not accept the perception that corruption occurs in government only,” he stressed.

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ANC to move on conferences YOLANDE NEL >>observer.yolande@gmail.com

he African National Congress (ANC) in Limpopo is expected to continue with elective conferences in three regions of the province this weekend, a process that has been pending for about two months. It was reliably learnt that the conducting of ruling party conferences in Mopani, Sekhukhune and Peter Mokaba regions are to follow a decision by the Provincial Task Team (PTT) of the ANC taken earlier this week. Thus far Vhembe has been the only region to conclude its conference while Waterberg has been missing from the most recent provincial list conference held in Polokwane a fortnight ago. A source said it was of great concern to party insiders that a region did not participate in the provincial list conference. The source stressed the fact that packages were not submitted to regional structures could mean that it did not favour particular candidates. It was further learnt that the provincial elective conference of the ANC is still due to happen in December and would not be moved to January as expected. It is regarded most

significant for it would have a bearing on governance in Limpopo as the decision would enforce a line-up of leaders tasked to take the province into the future. According to ANC PTT spokesperson Sello Lediga conferences would be held in Mopani, Sekhukhune and Peter Mokaba regions of the ruling party this weekend. The only one outstanding was the Waterberg region, he said, where problems still had to be sorted out. He expressed the hope that the region would be ready within the next two to three weeks. Lediga added that it was possible for the provincial elective conference to happen in the absence of Waterberg region though, while branches from the region would still be able to participate in the provincial conference. The provincial elective conference would be a conference of branches, he stated. He added that a decision of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the ANC on the outcome of the Vhembe regional conference was still awaited. He did not want to speculate on a time frame but said it would have to be before the provincial elective conference. Lediga said the provincial elective conference was being planned for 20 to 22 December.

Stadskole oorval deur graad 1-aansoeke MARIËTTE SNYDER >> mariette.observer@gmail.com Diegene wat nog hoop om hul graad 1-kinders vir ‘n staatskool in die Polokwane-kring vir volgende jaar in te skryf, sal ander planne moet maak omdat skole reeds die getalle wat hulle kan akkommodeer bereik het en groot getalle kinders op waglyste is. Die skole wat Polokwane Observer oor die probleem in die stad geskakel het, het bevestig dat graad 1-klasse reeds vol is. Mnr Phuti Seloba, woordvoerder van die departement van onderwys het bevestig dat

skole vol is, maar bygevoeg dat skole buite die stad nog plek het. Volgens hom kan ouers hul kinders in skole in areas soos Seshego en Bloedrivier inskryf. “Ons het in Julie vanjaar al die gemeenskap gevra om hul kinders betyds in te skryf en dit is nou te laat. Ons het van verskeie radiostasies en koerante gebruik gemaak om die boodskap te versprei,” sê hy. Polokwane Observer is onbewus van so kennisgewing wat deur die departement voorsien is. Maatskaplike werkers van die Polokwane Kinder- en Gesinsorgvereniging het ‘n reuse taak om behoeftige gesinne wat hierdeur geraak word, te help.

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Dangers of Disteneng

Waiting on the truck. Residents identified for relocation queue at a structure used as a church in the heart of Disteneng.

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Residents on the relocation list of Polokwane Municipality prepare to depart for greener pastures.

>> They share horror accounts of their lives constantly being in danger YOLANDE NEL >>observer.yolande@gmail.com “Life in Disteneng is too dangerous. We suffer. We are afraid for our safety. Any time people can kill you. Or your house can get torched with a petrol bomb.” It is an exclamation that sums up life in what can be considered one of the most dangerous and densely populated hotspots on Polokwane’s threshold. The informal settlement was the backdrop of unrest over the weekend when Police had to intervene during a protracted relocation process. According to Westenburg Police spokesperson Mohlaka Mashiane three individuals appeared in court for alleged public violence on Monday after Sunday’s reported incident.

Messrs Eleck Khoza and William Malatji and Ms Elizabeth van Wyk have to appear again in court on 18 December. They were granted bail of R500 each. The informal settlement is breeding ground for all evil, reckon residents who have been calling it home for many years. In an interview they share horror accounts of their lives constantly being in danger, with three to four people from the hood getting killed a month. This mostly occurs over weekends and especially month end when salaries are spent on drinking sprees and vulnerable parties get attacked by robbers who stab their victims to prevent later identification, they explained. Criminals are locals and foreigners who steal elsewhere and dump their loot within the confines of Disteneng. It is a settlement that never sleeps, they say. Rape is not that common and once in two months news goes round about another victim having fallen prey. Then her throat would be slit to keep her from identifying the perpetra-

tors, they explain. Living in Disteneng is a constant fight for survival, they stress. Some have been living there in the hope that they would be included in a relocation process that has been dragging on since 2008. They share the perception that the relocation of the first sites to nearby Extension 106 on the weekend is coinciding with the African National Congress’s (ANC) 2014 election preparations. The much anticipated relocation started on the weekend, but they point out that they too have been left out in the cold. They reckon several factors have been playing a role in the bigger process; also the alleged selling off of stands to people who did not qualify for relocation which apparently was the reason for municipal vehicles being pelted on Sunday at around noon. However, from another source it was learnt that the relocation was halted by unrest when shack farmers or land lords who are dependent on a R120 monthly rental per household allegedly pelted Police vehicles with stones when they were ordered to break up an illegal gathering at the entrance to Disteneng. On Saturday Polokwane Observer witnessed the start of the relocation process of households moved from the dumping site outside town last year. Amid the rubble and grime that contribute to the informal settle-

Ms Paulina Matlou perched outside a shack while the relocation of neighbouring households continues.

ment being a reeking gathering place for an estimated 27 000 women, men and children of varying nationalities residing in rented shacks, Ms Paulina Matlou was desperately waiting her turn to be relocated. Perched on a bare sponge mattress outside a shack adjacent to another marked with a bright single F indicating the abode of a foreigner on the door, she was armed with a hollowed out bread loaf and a two litre soft drink positioned next to her. She explained that she doubted whether her relocation would be approved. On enquiry the assurance was given that Matlou indeed was on the list of households relocated that day. On the way out, ANC National Executive Committee (NEC) member who is convenor of the ruling party’s deployees in Limpopo, Ms Ruth Bengu, captured consoling a resident overcome by emotion over the relocation process that started Saturday.

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Semenya in India to promote agro-processing

HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za Agriculture MEC, Ms Rosina Semenya departed for India on Monday on a fact finding visit with the purpose of promoting agro-processing in Limpopo while visiting the states of Delhi, Punjab and Karnatka. Spokesperson for the Department, Mr Selby Makgotho said Semenya will also explore possibilities of establishing an agro-ecological zone

for massive honey, mango and guava production in Limpopo. “The MEC will conduct field visits and will also look at the best funding models for the agro-processing products. She is also scheduled to visit the Council for Advancement of Peoples Action and Rural Technology and attend the inauguration ceremony of the India International Trade Fair,” a press release issued by Makgotho stated. He is confident that the trip will be of huge benifit for Limpopo.

Tuinvullis-stortingsterrein weer oop RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com Polokwane-inwoners kan weer tuinvullis by die munisipale stortingsterrein op die hoek van Suid- en Websterstraat aflaai nadat die fasiliteit Sondag weer heropen is. Die terrein was vir ‘n geruime tyd gesluit en het inwoners die josie in gemaak omdat vullis in erwe opgehoop het of inwoners gedwing is om van die hoofstortingsterrein op die Siliconpad buite die stad gebruik te

maak. Munisipale woordvoerder, mnr Matshidiso Mothapo sê die munisipaliteit het probleme met ‘n masjien ondervind. “Een van die masjiene wat tuinvullis verskuif was vir ‘n geruime tyd stukkend. Die masjien is verlede week herstel en die terrein is sedertdien daagliks oop.” Mothapo het inwoners gemaan om van die terrein gebruik te maak en nie tuinvullis in parke, openbare asblikke of langs die pad te stort nie.

Seshego Stadium to host the 2013 Metropolitan SAFSA u.16 national playoffs HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za

Seshego Stadium will play host to the annual 2013 Metropolitan South African Schools Football Association (Safsa) u.16 national playoffs from 4 to 7 December. The tournament, now its fifth year, has become a key component in the local development process, covering the length and breadth of South Africa to indentify and nurture the finest footballing talent at the championship itself has become a prestigious title in national school sport. The schools participating in this year’s tournament are Beaufort West, Sun Valley (Western Cape), Benny’s Care, Matsambu High (Limpopo),

Buthathubunye High, Emthonjeniwolwazi High (KwaZulu-Natal), Gatelapele, Tiger Kloof (NorthWest), HTS Louis Botha, NTSU High (Free State), Kakamas, Gamohana High (Northern Cape), School of Excellence, Johannesburg Secondary (Gauteng), Zamokuhle Secondary School, Charles Morgan (Eastern Cape) and Tikhontele High, Zendeling (Mpumalanga). Marketing and Communications Manager for Peter Mokaba Sport Complex, Mantlhako Sebaka said they are pleased to have the opportunity to host one of the biggest soccer tournaments in the country. “We have been hosting major events in all our stadiums and we are happy to play the host. We wish all the teams the best during the tournament,” Sebaka said.

Enhanced support for wildlife and bio-prospecting >> One of the key mandates of the department >> Protection and enhancement of environmental assets and natural resources

needed for effective transformation of its biological capital into goods and services for social and economic development. This shortcoming contributed to the present levels of poverty in the country and Southern Africa,” Sekoati said. Sekoati explained that the South African Constitution protects the environment not only for the present generation but for future generations too, through measures that promote conservation and secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural Mr Seaparo Sekoati, MEC HERBERT RACHUENE for Economic Development resources while promoting justifiable economic and social develop>>herbert@mailbox.co.za Environment and Tourism ment. “Therefore, one of the key delivers the keynote address at the first provincial mandates of the Department of overnment has comEnvironmental Affairs is to the Biodiversity Economy mitted to enhance its protection and enhancement of Indaba. support to the wildlife environmental assets and natural and bio-prospecting indusresources through sustainable utilisation. This tries which are key contributors to the South can be promoted and development through the African economy. sustainable utilisation of biological resources MEC for Economic Development, Envisuch as hunting, game farming, game breedronment and Tourism, Mr Seaparo Sekoati announced during the First Annual Biodiversity ing, as well as bioprospecting , biotrade and the natural product makets, which contribute to Economy Indaba in Limpopo on Tuesday. economic development and the South African Sekoati, standing in for Water and EnviGrowth Development Plan,” he remarked. ronmental Affairs Minister, Ms Edna Molewa, He also welcomed the steps taken by the said the indaba was a unique opportunity to game farming and biodiversity industries, which interact, share best practise and inform policy had indentified transformation and empowerby pooling together the knowledge of leaders and captains of industry in the biodiversity ment as areas that require dedicated resources economy, including the hunting, game farming and support. and related activities industries as well as the The Indaba was attended by nearly 200 bio-prospecting, natural products and biodelegates who reviewed the implementation trade industries. of the action plan to the development of an “South Africa is endowed with rich natural action plan to achieve optimal growth in the resources but lacks the measures and tools industry.

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Economic Development Environment and Tourism MECs, Mr Seaparo Sekoati of Limpopo and Ms Pinky Phosa of Mpumalanga receive the Wildlife Utilisation Award from Mr Hans Vermaak, President, and Ms Adri Kitshoff, Chief Executive Officer, of the Professional Hunters’ Association of South Africa.

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Telkom Business aids your journey to Convergence KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com

business breakfast turned into so much more thanks to Telkom Business and their new journey to Convergence. “Telkom Business has long recognised what studies tell us, that the small medium enterprise (SME) market is the fastest business growth area”, Mr Pierre Marais, Sales Executive of Small and Medium Business Services (SMBS) at Telkom Business said. Marais addressed the audience during a business breakfast held at Fusion Boutique Hotel to educate and inform SMEs on the newly launched Telkom Convergence and exactly how it works. What is convergence? At Telkom Business the world of Convergence is where IT and

telecommunication meet in a seamless synergistic relationship that can benefit any size of business. Convergence brings together mobile and landline services, enabling optimal productivity, customer services and costs. This enables people to collaborate anywhere, anytime, using any device or network. Marais said it is unfortunate that many of their customers assume that because they are small businesses that the journey of Convergence does not apply to them. “We are aiming to disrupt that mode of thinking completely”, he said and further explained that technology is developing in such a way that Convergence is inevitable and that everyone needs to join the journey. “There are many out there who still harbour the misconception that we (Telkom) are nothing more than a fixed line operator. Equally

disturbing is that some feel that fixed lines have no place in our day to day lives thanks to all other recent technological advancements,” he remarked. Thanks to presentations done during the breakfast session; those attending now know the difference between the wonders of Telkom Business Mobile as well as Cloud and IT capabilities. Rounding things off during the breakfast session was a panel discussion featuring experts from within Telkom Business in the areas of fixed lines, broadband and data, mobile, cloud and IT and convergence offerings. “We aim to demonstrate the full scope of how we can partner with small business owners. With our range of offers they are better enabled to do what they do best and that is to run their business,” Marais concluded.

Above: The Telkom Business team are Messrs Masome Manale (Business Consultant Limpopo North Eastern Region - NER), Billy Hanekom (Sales Manager NER), Pierre Marais (Executive Small and Medium Business Services), Rory Jardim (Specialist Cloud and IT services), Enios Khoza (Regional Sales Manager NER), Tiyani Maluleke (Specialist Telkom Business Mobile), Pieter Geldenhuys (guest speaker) and Peter Mokoena (Business Consultant NER). Left: The Telkom Limpopo team consists of Messrs Masoma Manale, Billy Hanekom, Ms Mandisa Mashego, Messrs Enios Khoza, Peter Mokoena and Tiyani Maluleke. PHoToS: KESHIA JANSENS VAN RENSBURG

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Dré Jonker baljaar in ‘n waterdigte bal. FOTO’S: RC MYBURGH

Sterk beenspiere help om die trapkarre se wiele aan die rol te ry. Jayden Pheiffer laat waai.

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“Die wins wat gemaak is, word teruggeploeg in die skool deur leerders akademies te bemagtig met die aankoop van handboeke en ander leermateriaal.”

‘n Opgewekte atmosfeer met ‘n klomp stalletjies, plaaslike en bekende sangers, ‘n speelpark en talle winskopies was alles deel van die naweek se eerste Suid Jolyt Fees wat deur Pietersburg Laerskool (PLS) gehou is. Die fees wat op die Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé se sportterrein gehou is, het iets vir almal gebied. Kinders kon in die pretpark baljaar waar hulle onder meer hul vernuf met ‘n windbuks kon toets, trapkar ry of in waterdigte balle op die water speel. Die ouer garde het tyd by die stalletjies of biertuin spandeer. Plaaslike sangers, Megan Bezuidenhout, Maritza Jacobs sowel as ‘n talentkompetisie was deel van die voorskou voor die gewilde Elizma Theron opgetree het. PLS-skoolhoof, mnr Peet Bredenkamp sê hulle beoog om die fees‘n jaarlikse instelling te maak omdat dit so suksesvol was en het sy dank teenoor die ondersteuners en organiseerders uitgespreek.

Yoné Jonker durf die wurmtrein aan tydens die Suid Jolyt-fees.

Chipstix is altyd ‘n gunsteling by enige fees. Me Belinda du Plessis is nie bang om speserye oor te gooi nie.

Ruan Beytendach laat die teikens een na die ander-een omdop.

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Learners and teachers from Appel Combined School thank the generous sponsors who helped improve their education.

Stanford Lake College reaches out to rural schools KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com Stanford Lake College in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Haenertsburg has embarked on an exciting outreach venture in an attempt to uplift the lives of children attending rural schools near their community. With the support of the Resilient Education Fund, a bond has been formed between Stanford Lake College and various rural schools who will be benefitting from the partnership. Appel Combined School, Makome Secondary School and Magaedisha Secondary School are some of the rural schools who will be profiting from the educational initiative. Thanks to the generous sponsorship of educational and interactive equipment these four schools will be sharing the magic of the

internet to better the education their learners receive. The launch of this initiative took place on 7 November and saw learners from all the involved schools receiving training regarding this new and innovative education process. Ms Rona McGaffin, media liaison from Stanford Lake College says by 2014 the project will be in full swing and it will go a long way in bridging the gap between these schools while simultaneously allowing for the sharing of interactive lessons whilst spreading the resources between the involved schools. “The learners of these schools will be the ultimate beneficiaries and with such innovation at their fingertips, education will never be the same for them again,” she said. Stanford Lake College would like to thank the Resilient Education Fund for their generous support.

Legend in the culinary field passes on unexpectedly WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com The man behind the delicious menu at the Farmyard Trading Post, Mr Jacques Vonderstein (44) passed away unexpectedly last Wednesday. Vonderstein has been a valuable member of the Farmyard management team for the past seven years and the driving force behind the superb meals that are served at the establishment. His culinary skills and love of good food made him a legend of his time, according to the owner of The Farmyard, Mr Paul Altenroxel. Altenroxel went on to say that Vonderstein’s passing on will leave a huge void at The Farmyard. He added that his passion for food was a close second to his tremen-

dous love for his family. The entire Farmyard management and staff’s thoughts are with his wife LeeAnne, daughter, Claudia and son, Alex during these sad and difficult times. He will be sorely missed by The Farmyard and all those who knew him. Vonderstein was also a member of the Round Table Impala 157. His memorial service was held at the Lutheran Church in Polokwane on Tuesday.

A recent photo of Jacques Vonderstein taken at the Cansa Relay for Life in October.

CRIME shorts A male service aid employed at the Donald Frazer Hospital in Vhembe was killed and another injured during an accidental explosion on Monday morning. According to Ms Adele van der Linde, Spokesperson for the Department of Health and Social Development, the worker was killed in a freak accident during which a cooking appliance exploded at the hospital. “Hospital and departmental staff were immediately on the scene to investigate the accident,” she informed. Mr. Ndweleni Reuben Musingadi (47) was busy with his daily kitchen duties along with other staff members, including students doing their internship, when an electric steam pot exploded. Musingadi was killed on impact while Mr Thsifiwa Nemushungwa sustained light injuries. Brig Hangwani Mulaudzi, Spokesperson for the Limpopo Police says explosives experts and the fire brigade were on the scene shortly after the accident and it cannot yet be determined what led to the pot exploding

Operation Duty Calls launched in Maake Monday saw the launch of the Festive Season campaign titled Operation Duty Calls being launched by the Limpopo Police and the Department of Safety, Security and Liaison, in Maake outside Tzaneen. Members from various Police units, the Traffic Department and representatives from the Department of Safety, Security and Liaison were present in support of MEC, Ms Joyce Mashamba, who shared her vision for the Festive Season with attendants of the launch. Mashamba said during the launch that heightened police visibility will ensure that the people of Limpopo and visitors to the province go about their end of year festivities without fear of crime. It is the democratic government’s duty to safeguard lives and properties of citizens and visitors to our

KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com The Polokwane Police have issued a stern warning to criminals operating in Suid Street. “Take note, we are coming for you and with the Festive Season ahead we will make sure you have nowhere to hide.” Capt Ntobeng Phala, Polokwane Police Spokesperson responded following the umpteenth incident of violence and theft occurring in the vicinity of

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Worker killed in freak accident

Suid Street: playground for criminals

country. She ended off by saying that criminals will find nowhere to hide this Festive Season. “We will hit them hard and they will soon learn that Limpopo is no paradise for criminals.”

Street robberies in Westenburg The Westenburg Police have issued a stern warning to would-be muggers who have adopted a new modus operandi by targeting and robbing pedestrians late at night. Capt Mohlaka Mashiane says he received complaints from residents regarding this new trend, mostly following incidents occurring well after midnight on weekends. Mashiane urged residents to be vigilant and to refrain from carrying valuable items like cellular phones and cash with them. “Never walk alone in the streets; try and walk in groups which will aid in your safety.” Three suspects were arrested this weekend and will appear in court this week.

Unrest at Amplats Mokgalakwena mine Unrest at Mokgalakwena Mine outside Mokopane arose yesterday following angry community members allegedly destroying mine property. Col Ronel Otto, Spokesperson for the Limpopo Police said the unrest stemmed from temporary employees demanding permanent employment from the company. Amplats Spokesperson, Ms Mpumi Sithole says operations at the mine had not been affected by the protest and the company had called in the Police to help restore order. The incident came days after Amplats workers at another mine, Dishaba outside Thabazimbi, staged an underground sit-in to protest the suspension of a union leader for allegedly acting in breach of safety procedures. Sithole said five trucks had been damaged by the protesters at the Mogalakwena mine. No injuries were reported and Otto says the Police will continue monitoring the situation and patrolling the area.

Suid Street when a 16-year-old boy was thrown off his bicycle early on Monday morning. According to Mr Mervyn Osborne, the father of the victim, his son was riding down Suid Street in the vicinity of Die Koraal when three suspects jumped out of a drainage system near the road, threw his son off his bicycle and stole his cell phone. “Once they got what they wanted they told my son to run.” Phala said this incident is not the

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>> The Polokwane Police have issued a stern warning to criminals operating in Suid Street first of its kind and since past incidents the Polokwane Police have ensured more visibility, especially early in the morning and late in the afternoons when cyclists, joggers and children frequent this area. He further explains that the reason criminals enjoy using this street is due to the many escape routes it gives them access to. “Suid Street is not actually a place where you should walk or cycle, especially not when you are alone and more so if you are a child.”

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16 November >> Die Doornbult Gemeenskapsolisiëringsforum (GPF) hou ‘n markdag met kos, kuns, stalletjies en hope pret. Om ‘n stalletjie te bespreek, kan Niekolene by 083 287 2320 geskakel word. 17 November >> Die Suid-Afrikaanse Vrouefederasie (SAVF) nooi almal om middagete by hul restaurant in Hoogstraat 9 teen R100 vir volwassenes en R50 vir kinders, te geniet. Die spyskaart sluit voor-, hoof- en nagereg in. Besprekings kan by Elsa by 015 295 9077 gedoen word. 23 November

>> Die Vakansie- en Wegbreekklub vir afgetrede persone hou ‘n byeenkoms om 10:00 by Mall of the North waar bekostigbare vakansiegeleenthede bespreek word. Skakel Gerhard by 082 978 9636. 24 November >> Bikers That Care presents their fourth Limpopo North Toy Run at the go-cart track on the Silicon Road at 11:00. Contact Richard on 082 809 4813. 29 November >> Steve Hofmeyr tree by Bolivia Lodge op. Kaartjies is R100 vir volwassenes en R50 vir kinders en is by Nitruco Hardware in Cycad Centre te koop. Skakel 082 563 0189. 19 November tot 7 Desember >> Die opwindende en propvol jaarlikse Kersmark word by die AGS Taberna Dei Moederkampus, hv Jorissen- en Websterstraat aangebied. Die mark sal weeksdae van 10:00 tot 19:00 en Saterdae van 09:00 tot 20:00 oop wees. Skakel 082 650 8811 vir meer besonderhede. 30 November >> The Raymond Shihawu Foundation, in collaboration with Beyond Entertainment Movement (BEM), hosts the first ever Limpopo Hip Hop Awards at the Library Gardens auditorium from 18:00. Contact Tlakale Mogowe on 083 574 6018 for more information.

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Const Tsietsi Lamola.

Const Tsietsi Lamola, Communications Officer at the Corporate Communications Unit of the South African Police in Polokwane shares some of his preferences with Polokwane Observer. FAVOURITE book: The Bible. FAVOURITE food: Pap and spinach. FAVOURITE holiday destination: Paarl in the Western Cape. FAVOURITE music: Any gospel music, especially Oleseng Shuping, the ZCC Mokhukhu and the ZCC Brass Band. FAVOURITE quote: Protect your future today; it’s all you ever really have.

Katryn Barwise’s latest achievement, being crowned Miss Humanity South Africa 2014, will also enable her to expand her charity work to the rest of the country as this prestigious title empowers young women to work in their communities, launch campaigns and raise funds for various humanitarian causes. The pageant, hosted in Barbados each year, promotes Beauty on a Mission which is an integral component of this prominent international title and is awarded to the delegate who has been involved in the most outstanding humanitarian project. Announcing her new title during a recent event held at Bolivia Lodge Barwise made known that, while wearing the crown and beyond, her charitable projects will include a game drive and lunch for learners of New

Katryn Barwise with Protea Hotel Ranch Resort director, Mr Joe Mashabela. Horizon School; building classrooms and undertaking renovations at two rural drop-in centres; planting vegetable gardens at schools; organising stationery drives for rural schools and continuing her greening initiatives in the province. These projects will be sponsored by Protea Hotel Ranch Resort as well as Perfect 10 and LHX in Mall of the North. Barwise is now also the exclusive franchisee for the pageant in South Africa.

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Past Strike Manganyi announced Katryn Barwise’s latest accomplishment, the Miss Humanity 2014 title.

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Call to boycott pirated goods KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com Pirated and illegally imported goods have lately been selling like hotcakes in Limpopo, but the end of this illegal trend might be in sight soon if the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) have anything to do with it. The DTI together with Proudly South Africa has called on members of the public for a national boycott on all pirated goods and illegally imported products. This call to action forms part of efforts, especially in the run up to the Festive Season, to re-ignite awareness around this crime that usually goes unnoticed and which in turn flourishes during periods like the Festive Season when so many people are trying to save money where they can. Mr Sidwell Medupi, departmental spokesperson for the DTI said by saving money and buying pirated and illegal goods you are aiding and abetting a crime and helping these criminals steal from hard working South African entrepreneurs. “Counterfeit and illegally imported goods deprive honest workers in the creative industry of jobs and a sustainable income. Manufacturing, buying or selling these goods is not only illegal but it literally takes the food out of the mouths of honest businesses, up-and-coming artists, entrepreneurs and their families,” he stressed A further distressing point is that South Africa is seen as one of the top dumping destinations for fake and illegally imported goods due to the high demand created by local consumers. Medupi says according to reports gathered last year alone, the South African Revenue Service conducted more than 25 000 seizures and confiscated illegal goods valued at over R2,6 billion. Customs Operations achieved considerable success in the detection of illicit CDs, DVDs tobacco products as well as counterfeit goods at various ports of entry and mail centres. “It secured an average of 26 busts per day equalling well over R860 million across the country,” he said. This call to boycott is supported by the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission, the South African Federation Against Copyright Theft and the South African Police Service.

Sign board damaged RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com Polokwane Municipality has over the past two weeks embarked on a clean-up campaign to remove illegal advertisements from the city’s streets. However, a business owner from Ladanna is furious about the removal and damage to a sign board he has displayed on the pavement for the past seven years. “The officials appointed to remove all illegal advertising material are arrogant,” the businessperson, who chose to remain anonymous, said. He followed the officials to the municipal traffic department where the removed signs were dumped. “I spoke to a traffic official and was more than willing to pay a fine. He on the other hand warned me and allowed me to take my sign board on condition of not placing it on the pavement again,” he said. The complainant’s dismay lies in the way the sign board was damaged and would cost around R2 000 to restore. “It is unacceptable. It remains private property and officials should take care in handling it.” Municipal Spokesperson, Mr Matshidiso Mothapo confirmed that the municipality recently embarked on a clean-up campaign, but said the complainant should refer the matter to the Municipal Manager’s office by making an appointment or write a letter.

Nuwe nommers van muni buite werking RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com Op Polokwane Munisipaliteit se onlangse rekeningstate verskyn telefoonnommers van die rekeningdepartement wat buite werking is. ‘n Leser wat probleme met sy rekening het, het onder Polokwane Observer se aandag gebring dat nie een van die vier nommers wat op die rekeningstaat gedruk is, bestaan nie en foutiewe rekeninge dus nie telefonies hanteer kan word nie. Munisipale woordvoerder, mnr Matshidiso Mothapo het erken dat die nommers foutief is. Mothapo sê hy het verlede week die probleem aan die rekeningdepartement gerapporteer, maar steeds geen terugvoer ontvang nie.

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In the run-up to the crowning the finalists spend weekends at Bolivia Lodge where experts in various aspects of the competition assist them in preparation for the final event. They also participated in a photo session at Protea Hotel Ranch Resort over the weekend. Kidd thanked the sponsors, Pick n Pay Cycad, Gallitos in Grobler Street and Nando’s, who provided platters for the cocktail event, as well as DNM Promotions for the ramp, lights and their hard work; Fresh Laundry for all linen and décor; Limpopo Events for the tent and chairs and Ludu Mining for the sashes. She further stated that Ms Marcel Rivombo should be thanked for her part in making the evening a memorable experience for everyone.

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Far right: Mr Nico Willoughby-Smith, Mss Carol Mokabaki and Erika Mengouchi are the designers for this year’s Miss Limpopo/Teen pageant. Above and right: The Miss Limpopo 2014 finalists having fun at the cocktail evening.

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With the 2014 general elections around the corner Polokwane Observer asked residents if they will be casting their votes next year. Met die 2014 nasionale verkiesing om die draai het Polokwane Observer inwoners gevra of hulle volgende jaar gaan stem.

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Mr David Modiba: “I don’t see the importance of voting. People are poor, unemployed and marginalised.”

Me Anneliza Hugo: “Dit is belangrik om te gaan stem om ‘n verskil te maak in ons land se onderwysstelsel, veral vir ‘n beter toekoms vir ons kinders.”

Ms Yvonne Manthata: “It is necessary to vote because if you don’t vote you won’t have a voice.”

Me Wilma Immelman: “As jy nie stem nie help dit nie om te kla nie. Ek sal graag sien dat inwoners met huI verstand en nie vanuit hul harte stem nie.”

Ms Ouma Mogale: “I am definitely going to cast my vote because by voting one can make a difference in the country.”

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You can still register to vote

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KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com Those who failed to register to vote in the 2014 elections this past weekend should not fret as the Independent Electoral Commis-

sion (IEC) has now extended the registration period indefinitely. Mr Motsiri Ramafalo, Communications Officer for the Limpopo IEC, says the extension is not out of the ordinary and is done to give possible voters ample opportunities to take

part in the coming elections. Ramafalo explains that the registration weekend was used as a platform to announce the kick-off of the registration period and was never meant to serve as a sole weekend where registration will be taking place on the specified dates only. “Limpopo saw a ball park figure of 182 000 voters registering to vote in the coming elections. An exact figure will be released during a press conference to be held later this week,” he confirmed. Potential voters can now register every day at their municipal IEC offices. The offices in Polokwane are situated at 5 Dimitri Crescent, Platinum Park and at 15 Landdros Mare Street.

Meet your celebrity at BB Auto tomorrow RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com Alex van Dyk, a learner from die Hoërskool Pietersburg (PHS) who lost both his legs during a motorcycle accident recently, will make an appearance on the Kyknet Toks & Tjops programme to be filmed live at PHS on Friday evening. Alex is one of 40 children benefitting from the Jumping Kids Prosthetic Fund, a non-profit organisation which provides children with prosthetics. “It is a privilege to benefit from Jumping Kids. I am honoured by all the support I receive from various people,” Alex, who received his prosthesis a while ago and is already walking without any support, said. “I cannot say thank you enough to all the people contributing in helping making my life easier. I appreciate all efforts and look forward to meet the celebrities and presenters of Toks & Tjops,” he said. This is all made possible by the Celebrity Cycle Tour which started from Meerhof School at Hartebeespoort on Monday, with Polokwane as destination, in an effort to raise over R500 000 for Jumping Kids. This organisation gives the gift of ability to children from less fortunate backgrounds living with lower extremity amputations by facilitating access to advanced prostheses. If you always wanted to meet a sport celebrity, tomorrow (Friday) is the ideal opportunity to engage face to face with the likes of former Springbok rugby players Helgard Muller and Breyten Paulse, Blue Bulls Team Manager, Wynie Strydom, para-cyclists Reuben van Niekerk and Dane Wilson who are expected to be among a huge contingent of sport stars expected to arrive at BB Auto just after 14:00. Add to the already impressive list Blue Bulls player, Arno Botha, Paralympics gold and bronze medallist, Arnu Fourie, former Blue Bulls player, Frederick Meiring, Olympic 400 m athlete, LJ van Zyl and legendary Comrades and ultra marathon athlete, Nick Bester. Afrikaans singer Izak Davel will entertain guests with some of his latest hits. PHS Liaison Officer, Ms Anna-Marié Schoeman said a group of learners will also join the celebrity race by riding with them from Protea Hotel Ranch Resort. “They will depart from there at 13:00,” she said adding that the live broadcast of Toks & Tjops will be filmed from 20:00. Part of the funds raised will be allocated to the school’s Astro hockey field.

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Managing Director of Wholesale Housing Supplies (WHS) in Limpopo and Botswana, Hassim Dockrat (centre), WHS Sales Director Callie Struwig and WHD Manager Gerhard Pretorius at the start of last Thursday’s trade show hosted by WHD and Saffer, the trading division of Dawn Group.

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Municipal officials trained in financial management Several municipalities in Limpopo dedicated key personnel to be trained in financial management and those who were successful in completing and achieving competence in the set outcomes of the Municipal Finance Management Programme (MFMP) were honoured during a ceremony held at Jack Botes Hall last week. The programme was facilitated by the North-West University in partnership with Concepts of Sustainable Management (CSM). It consisted of 20 prescribed unit standards adding up to more than the required 166 credits necessary for a NQF 6 qualification. MFMP is a training programme designed to meet the requirements of the Minimum

Competency Regulations (Gazette 29967, June 2007) and to enhance the skills of financial management practitioners. The minimum competency regulations require municipal managers, Chief Financial Officers, senior managers, heads of supply chain management and middle managers to be competent as per the regulations. In order to facilitate the successful implementation of the regulations and rollout of the training programme, National Treasury and Local Government Sector Education and Training Authorities (LGSETA) have invited suitable training providers to offer quality training on all the unit standards covered by the regulations.

The Polokwane Municipal employees who successfully completed the Municipal Finance Management Programme with Mr Mark Oberem, middle front, facilitator from the North-West University.

WHS treats client base to three-day trade show >> Visitors granted opportunity to get acquainted with extensive range of concepts and products >> Dawn is a proudly South African company which drives local industry YOLANDE NEL >>observer.yolande@gmail.com

he premises of Wholesale Housing Supplies (WHS) in Polokwane were abuzz last Thursday when the company treated its valued retail customer base in Limpopo and Botswana to a three-day trade show hosted by two of its trading subsidiaries, hardware and tools supplier WHD SA and bathroom and plumbing specialist Saffer. WHS Managing Director in Limpopo and Botswana, Mr Hassim Dockrat and members of a 106-strong staff component pulled out all stops to make the event a success, granting visitors the opportunity to get acquainted with their extensive range of concepts and products, meet suppliers and take advantage of special deals. Guests included representatives of provincial government departments. WHS is a trading division of the Distribution and Warehousing Network (Dawn) Ltd Group and through leading brands WHD and Saffer the division caters for all market requirements in the building industry throughout South Africa and neighbouring countries, Dockrat explained. WHS in Polokwane provides services to clients in Limpopo as well as Central and Northern Botswana. “Dawn manufacturers and distributes quality branded hardware, sanitary ware, plumbing, kitchen, engineering and civil products through a national strategically positioned branch network in South Africa as well as in selected countries in the rest of Africa and Mauritius. The Dawn Group has two main operating segments namely building and Infrastructure, supported by the Solutions segment. “Dawn distributes approximately 40 000 products sourced through more than 2 500 suppliers to over 12 000 customers in the building and infrastructure sectors. Dawn Logistics offers just-in-time break-bulk dis-

tribution through its fleet of more than 140 vehicles on a national basis with over-border deliveries to Botswana, Swaziland and Lesotho. Products are distributed through a national, strategically positioned distribution network in South Africa as well as in sub-Saharan African countries such as Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. All along, manufacturing operations have been established in Botswana and Namibia with joint venture manufacturing operations in Mauritius and Tanzania and an associate in Angola.” He added that the company was proudly South African, driving local industry with the highest levels of product specifications, innovation and service delivery. The approximately 20 exhibitors participating in the three-day trade show ensured a list of leading brand manufacturers and suppliers of products to the building industry. They included Lasher Tools, Henkel, Pro-Max Welding Consumables, Cape Gate, Rebtex, DPI Plastics, Alcolin, Wirquin, Assa Abloy, Dutton Plastics Engineering, Kwikot and Cobra. Apart from benefiting from trade deals, competition draws and interactive discussions, visitors were also treated to view the company facilities with its warehouse in Superbia. The last day’s programme made provision for a family day, allowing staff to take their families to work and the adoption of local humanitarian organisations Mponege Ke Iterele and the Brenda Grebe Home for the Homeless to whom WHS contributed food hampers and equipment. WHS is located at 40 Nikkel Street in Superbia, Polokwane or dial them on 015 292 8600. Mr Riaan Grobler of Incledon, a subsidiary in the infrastructure division of the Distribution and Warehousing Network (Dawn) Ltd Group.

Ms Yvonne Joubert with Messrs Lourens van Zyl, Tjitte Alkema and Wouter Pretorius of PME Supplies Phalaborwa were the first visitors to the trade show. The team also returned home with the grand prize comprising a 100-l water tank from Atlas Plastics as well as copper tubing and a drop-in sink from Kwikot.

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Spokesperson for Limpopo Tourism Agency (LTA), Mr Mike Tauatsoala has assured visitors expected to visit the province during the Festive Season that all their resorts will be ready to accommodate them. “The Festive Season is the busiest time on the tourism calendar in our province as we experience high volumes of traffic from other parts of the country. Most people come to our province for various reasons such as visiting friends and relatives and leisure. All our resort will be fully operating during the Festive Season and we are more than ready to accommodate them,” Tauatsoala said.

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Tauatsoala added that during the festive season Kruger National Park remains the biggest attraction in the Province, while day visits to hot springs, picnic spots, provincial parks and nature reserves have proved to be favourites amongst the locals. “Iconic and unique tourism offerings such as the extreme 19th Hole at Legend Lodge, Mapungubwe World Heritage Site and the Sunland Baobab Tree, are just a few of the many that people might want to visit,” explained Tauatsoala. He further called upon all the people, including the Service and Hospitality sector, to continue welcoming visitors into the province. “That will make us good hosts and will result in repeated visits thereby increasing the economy of the province,” Tauatsoala said.

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Limpopo Doors hosts Handyman Club RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com

he Polokwane Handyman Club hosts a monthly networking evening when the members visist a selected business in the city. Last week it was the privilege of Limpopo Doors to host the club and gave them insight into the daily running of the business. The club is in its 30th year of existence and its members

practice hobbies across a vast range of that reflects the specialities and interests of each. Their main focus is to encourage each other with advice and also to locate businesses in the city where the best materials can be obtained from. Limpopo Doors owner, Mr Stefan Blount welcomed the club to the and took them on a guided tour through the factory to explain the processes during which raw material is converted into end products.

Wimpy Cycad’s inviting new veranda.

Wimpy revamps veranda

For Wimpy addicts the best news this summer is that Wimpy Cycad now boasts an inviting veranda. Following a complete revamp of their outside sit-down area their customers can now enjoy any meal, from their favourite Wimpy breakfast to a quick lunch or leisurely dinner on the porch in all kinds of weather.

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Lepelle Northern Water Promotes Healthy Lifestyle Lepelle Northern Water employees dominated the 100 m fun run for ladies. Proud winners Basani Mbhisa (gold), Keitumetse Malatjie (silver) and Makie Sekwela (bronze) pose with their medals.

Man of the Match, Bloem Water’s Sankoena Masukela.

Chief Executive Officer of LNW, Labane Leballo hands over trophy for Lady of the Match to promising volley ball star Dimakatso Mogale (LNW).

MPHO DUBE >>mphodube.observer@gmail.com Bloem Water’s (BW) Tankiso Griesel receives his gold medal from Nthabiseng Ntsane (BW Payroll Advertising Official).

Gold medallist, Tankiso Griesel and silver medallist, Zoisile Wittes from Bloem Water.

Geoffrey Mapanyane (BW) and Itumeleng Machusi (LNW), the winner and first runnerup in the 100 m fun run for men.

Sankoena Masukela of Bloem Water celebrates his title as Man of the Match.

epelle Northern Water (LNW) recently hosted fellow water board, Bloem Water (BW) in Polokwane as part of their endeavours to promote a healthy lifestyle. Employees of the entities showed their skills on the soccer pitch and volley ball court. Following the sporting activities the guests were then treated to an evening of socialising and enjoyment at Waterland. Their guests were entertained by talented disk jockeys, Mr Pule Rakumako known to his adoring fans as ‘Dj SillyT’ and Mr Tumelo ‘Dj West’ Ngope. The event was attended by Mr Labane Leballo, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of LNW, Ms Pinky Lebusa, BW Project Management Officer, Mr Daniel Tlhomelang, BW Manager Liaison Officer and Ms Nthabiseng Ntsane, BW Payroll Advertising Official. The visitors’ Sankoena Masukela was elected Masters’ Man of Match after they walloped the LNW team 4-1 in a highly contested clash of the titans. Chuene Moloto of LNW won volleyball Man of the Match trophy following his team’s convincing 2-1 triumph. Dimakatso Mogale of LNW was awarded Lady of the Match after they emulated men’s volleyball team in attaining victory. LNW and BW also contested in a 100 m fun run won by Tankiso Griesel of BW. The second place and silver medal went to Zoisile Wittes also from BW. However LNW’s women athletes resurrected the confidence in their team by winning ladies’ fun run, Basani Mbhisa came first and won gold, Keitumetse Malatjie got silver and Makie Sekwela bronze. In another men’s 100 m fun run, Geoffrey Mapanyane of BW led the race confidently, earning him a deservedly gold medal and effectively marginalising his challenger Itumeleng Machusi of LNW who succumbed to a silver medal. Leballo on the evening said he hoped the weekend’s activities would serve to strengthen ties and promote cooperation between the two bodies. Labane Leballo (LNW) congratulates Sankoena Masukela (BW) of Bloem Water on being named Man of the Match after the soccer clash. Photos: Mpho Dube

DJs Pule ‘SillyT’ Rakumako and Tumelo ‘West’ Ngope entertained the hosts and their visistors till late.

Mr Pule ‘Dj SillyT’ Rakumako entertains the crowd on Saturday evening.

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Leerders van Akademie Reform ia wat regdeur die jaar presteer het, is onlangs met halfjaar meriete toekennings vereer. Prestasies op sport-, akademiese-, kultuur- en sosiale gebied sowel as vriend elikheid, hoflikheid, volharding en goeie aanpassing is beloon.

Die graad 5-meisies wat erkenn ing gekry het, is Lumari van der Merwe (sport en sosiaal ), Sulize Loots (meelewing en hulpvaardigheid), Avé-Ma rie Oosthuizen (hulpvaardigheid en vriendelikheid), Mila yla Swanepoel (sport en sosiaal) en Miemie Saaiman (sp ort, sosiaal en akademie). Agter is Anell Bezuidenhout (sp ort, sosiaal, kultuur en akademie), Dominique Basson (ho flikheid), Stephani Esterhuizen (hulpvaardigheid), Suné van der Hoff en Jané van der Hoff (vriendelikheid) en Michel le Fox (taakvoltooiing).

Die graad 6-presteerders is Har dus Saaiman (sport en akademie), Steyn de Lange (sp ort en akademie), Zedrigh Olivier (sport en akademie) en Jean van Zyl (akademie). Agter is Stefanie Roets (sport, sosiaal, kultuur en akademie), Nikita Strydom (volhardin g) en Tuané Blaauw (hulpvaardigheid en vriendelikh eid).

Die graad 5-seuns wat presteer het, is GD van Eeden (vriendelikheid), Janko Enslin (akademie) en Gerhard van Aswegen (vriendelikheid). Agter is Marthinus Grimbeek (sosiaal, sport en akademie), Buk sie Swart (meelewing), Johan du Plessis (sport en aka demie) en Casper Badenhorst (akademie).

Die graad 4-uitblinkers is Karien Wiese (vriendelikheid en hulpvaardigheid), Julia Prin s (sport en sosiaal), Dylan Posselt (sosiaal, kultuur en aka demie) en Henco Botha (sport). Agter is Chamarie Vorste r (vriendelikheid en hulpvaardigheid), Leoné van Hee rden (vriendelikheid en hulpvaardigheid), Rynard Els (ak ademie), Armand Horn (sosiaal) en Dawid Malan (sport) .

“Die toekoms van die samelew ing word in ‘n groot mate in die klaskam er geskryf” Om rotsvas te kan

staan, moet vaste beginsels gevest ig word. Opvoeders beïnvloed die ewigheidswaardes van kinders en daarom is dit die etos van ons sko ol om te verseker dat u keuse in die regte rigting vir u kin d sal wees. Ons kinders is lewend e boodskappe wat ons die toekoms instuur, na ‘n tyd wat onsself nie sal sien nie. Hier wil ons u kinders verwelkom in u wêreld waar hy/sy kan ontwikkel na sy eie beeld en om sy/haar eie gedagtes selfstandig aan te wakker. Almal het ‘n plekkie om te vul in die wê reld. Ons bou graag saam met u en u kind aan daardie roeping.

Kontak die skoolkantoor by 015 298 8145 vir verdere navrae en inskrywings. E-pos: akademie@offtech.co.za

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Skemerkelkie om dankie te sê

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ie personeel van Exclusive Properties het onlangs ‘n elegante skemerkelkie by hul kantore gehou om vir almal dankie te sê wat die afgelope jaar paaie met hulle gekruis het. “Ons het ons kliënte en diensverskaffers op ‘n gewaardeerde wyse trakteer om ons dankbaarheid vir hul ondersteuning te toon want hulle is die rede dat ons 2013 op ‘n suksesvolle noot kan afsluit,” sê prinsipaal, me Michelle

Engelbrecht. Hulle bedank die volgende individue en instansies – “Kopers en verkopers, kliënte wat nuwe besigheid na ons verwys het, prokureurs en hul verband- en aktepersoneel, loodgieters, bouers en al ons diensverskaffers wat ons werk vergemaklik.” Die konsultante van Betterbond en Ooba wat met finansiering bystaan, waardeerders, ingenieurs, argitekte en Polokwane Observer is uitgesonder. “Ons sien uit na vars besigheid in 2014,” sê Engelbrecht.

Mnr Jimmy Kidd en sy vrou, René saam met Exclusive Properties-prinsipaal, me Michelle Engelbrecht.

Mnr Jacques en Karin van der Walt geniet ‘n skemerkelkie.

Me Kayleen Prins en mnr Frans Gouws tydens Exclusive Properties se skemerkelkie.

Me Erika Retief van Exclusive Properties saam met kliënte, me Wilna en mnr Rassie Nieuwoudt.

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Die gedugte span van Exclusive Properties wat die skemerkelkie gereël het.

Me Erika Retief (middel) van Exclusive Properties, me Petru Kriek en mnr Gustav Ernst.

Me Rose Mashala en haar man, Ernest.

Daar is behoorlik tydens Exclusive Properties se skemerkelkie gekuier. Van links is mnr Andre van der Broek en sy vrou, Antoinette en me Annamarie en mnr Gerhard Breytenbach.

Mee Erika Retief en Lilly Maja.

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November 14, 2013 >> PAGE 27

Erik Pienaar

Business: Sanlam Why did you choose the profession? >> I like to help people with their finances What are the competitive advantages of your industry/business? >> Sanlam is the leader in product innovations How do you live out your passion for your career? >> I eat, breath and sleep financial planning

Colourful pot of useful products KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com

on the markets to be held in December which Botha assures will be completely exclusive with only the best products at the best prices by the best exhibitors in Limpopo.

ollowing the recent opening of Sjiek-Shack situated in Kidd Street, this business has gone from strength to strength and has become a bustling hub of creative minds displaying their merchandise in one big colourful pot of useful products. The proud owner, Ms Yolande Botha cannot be happier as the business is doing better by the day. “Women in town are becoming used to the idea of creatively designed products standing in their homes and adorning their walls.” Botha also says constantly keeping your finger on developing trends is one of the keys to her success. “Instead of calling items recycled, we prefer the term ‘upcycled’,” she explains. The products available from Sjiek-Shack are most definitely not your every day flower on the wall, but instead buyers can be assured of the most uniquely crafted and individualised products in and around Polokwane. Botha and her team are currently busy adding new lines to their already successful range of products and she PHOTOS: KESHIA promises that some of these JANSENS VAN RENSBURG items will be seen for the Ms Annatjie Greyling was first time in Polokwane, one of the exhibitors durproudly at Sjiek-Shack. Keep your eyes on Polo- ing the recent Sjiek-Shack kwane Observer for dates market day.

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Participants in the Polokwane Adventure Boot Camp for Women raised R3 500 towards the Saartjie Baartmen Centre for Abused Women and Children at their charity event on Saturday morning.

Attending boot camp for a needy cause WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Members of the Polokwane Adventure Boot Camp for Women came out in their numbers on Saturday in support of the 60 days of activism against the abuse of women and children campaign. All of the Adventure Boot Camp franchises in South Africa held a charity event on Saturday with the proceeds donated to the Saartjie Baartman Centre for Abused Women and Children. The city’s boot camp members weren’t shy

Mr Hagar du Preez’s products were a firm favourite during the recent Sjiek-Shack market. Shoppers describe his Lekka Spices as completely out of this world.

Some of the women and girls that participated in Saturday’s charity boot camp to raise funds for abused women and children.

to dig into their pockets and R3 500 was raised in an hour by the adventurous ladies while they enjoyed their early Saturday morning workout.

The owner and head instructor of the Polokwane Adventure Boot Camp for Women, Anita Gerardt shows the way during Saturday’s charity event to raise funds for the Saartjie Baartman Centre for Abused Women and Children.

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CVO Vivo-leerders presteer Mariëtte Snyder >> mariette.observer@gmail.com Die CVO skool in Vivo se topleerders is onlangs vir hul harde werk en prestasies tydens die skool se jaarlikse prysuitdeling vereer. Karlien Baker is as die laerskool se beste akademiese presteerder bekroon en Schalk Potgieter is die dux-leerder. Yvonne Janse van Rensburg en Christiaan Knox is die hoërskool se top akademiese presteerders en Jan-Gerrit Slot die dux-leerder. Lily Greyson is die laerskool se Sportmeisie van die Jaar en haar broer, Juan Greyson is as Sportseun vir 2013 aangewys. Die hoërskoolleerder, Jené Gallon is Sportmeisie vir 2013 en Christiaan Knox is vanjaar se Sportseun van die Jaar. Die veelsydige Roelof Neuhoff en Eunice Fick is as die hoërskool se Kultuurleerders van die Jaar aangewys. Die Ekspo-wenners vir die laerskool is Enmarie van Wyk en Lourens Hoogenboezem.

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Bo: Die leiers vir 2014 is Marissa Taljaard, Annerie van Schalkwyk, Michaela Becker (hoofmeisie), Coenraad Janse van Rensburg (hoofseun), William Helm en Christiaan Knox. Regs: Presteerders, Christiaan Knox, Jenè Galon, Eunice Fick en Yvonne Janse van Rensburg.

Enmarie van Wyk, Michaela Becker en Lourens Hoogenboezem is Ekspo-wenners.

Michaela Becker is die hoërskool se Ekspowenner van die Jaar. Die leiers vir 2014 is terselfdertyd aangewys.

Schalk Potgieter is die laerskool se duxleerder.

Jan-Gerrit Slot, die dux-leerder van die hoërskool.

Lily Greyson, Karlien Baker, Roelof Neuhoff en Jean Greyson is toppresteerders.

Heuwekruin se juniors vir harde werk vereer RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com Tydens Curro Heuwelkruin se jaarlikse prysuitdeling is aan laerskoolleerders erkenning gegee wat die afgelope jaar presteer het. Reece Wynne en Lizette Pretorius het talle toekennings gekry. Die veelsydige Reece is as die Sportseun van die Jaar, sportster (seun), Krieketspeleren Hokkiespeler van die Jaar (deel trofee) sowel as Rugbyspeler van die Jaar gekroon. Lizette het trofeë as Sportmeisie van die Jaar, sportster (meisie), Veldatleet- en Atleet van die Jaar huis toe geneem vir haar uitstekende prestasies. Op kultuurgebied word Dorijke du Toit (kultuurster), Charné Hartley (Skaakspeler van die Jaar), Lené van As (Kultuurpersoonlikheid van die Jaar) en Christian Enslin (beste junior redenaar) as presteerders aangewys. Monique Lange word vir haar prestasies buite skoolverband vereer terwyl erkenning ook aan Michelle Claassens as Baanatleet van die Jaar gegee is.

Foto’s: RC Myburgh

Bo: Lizette Pretorius (Sportmeisie van die Jaar, sportster (meisie), Veldatleet- en Atleet van die Jaar), Kayla Spies (Hokkiespeler van die Jaar, deel sportstertrofee), Amé Vorster (Balletdanser van die Jaar) en Marisa de Lange (Tennisspeler van die Jaar) is voor. Agter is Zander Swanepoel (Tennisspeler van die Jaar), Michael Willemse (Bouler van die Jaar), Dian Botha (Jukskeispeler van die Jaar) en Reece Wynne (Sportseun van die Jaar, sportster (seun), Krieketspeler-, Hokkiespeler- en Rugbyspeler van die Jaar). Links: Dorijke du Toit (kultuurster) voor, met Monique Lange (beste prestasie buite skoolverband), Charné Hartley (Skaakspeler van die Jaar) en Michelle Claassens (Baanatleet van die Jaar) agter, is trotse presteerders. Lené van As (Kultuurpersoonlikheid van die Jaar) en Christian Enslin (beste junior redenaar) was afwesig.

Wian van Vuuren en Henco Bardenhorst is onderskeidelik as Kolwer van die Jaar en Swemmer van die Jaar aangewys. Henco deel ook die Hokkiespeler van die Jaar-trofee.

Esau Mosedame Primary School learners excel KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com Esau Mosedame Primary School in Seshego recently held their annual prize giving in honour of a year’s work well done. The best learners in each subject and grade were rewarded with stationery packs for the new academic year and the top learners in each grade were rewarded with a medal and a

backpack as well. Headmaster, Mr Mike Mashaba says he wishes all the Grade 7s well with their high school careers and hopes that they will take all the lessons they have learnt with them as proud ambassadors of true education. Mosedame Primary School would like to thank the South African National Zakar Funding (Sanzaf) group and Avbob for their generous donations that helped make the day a huge success.

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Grade R educator, Ms Cornelia Lebese with her learners who received academic award certificates for 2013.

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Adam Pieterse, oudleerder van Bambini Montessori tree as verteller op.

‘Kersfees is ‘n wonderwoord wat ons moet vier’

pectrum Utilities, the company that takes care of all your printing, stationery and office equipment needs in Limpopo, were recently rewarded for their outstanding service when Coca-Cola South Africa named them their 2013 Supplier of the Year in the category Materials - Other The Polokwane based company pride themselves on going that extra mile to provide a superior service. They are also available 24/7 to see to all your stationery and office equipment needs. For this reason Coca-Cola Fortune in Polokwane nominated Spectrum Utilities for the annual award in recognition of their

exceptional service. Spectrum Utilities, established as a one man concern in 1996, has gone from strength to strength and now has seven full time employees. The business entity supplies a wide range of stationery and office equipment and does deliveries throughout Limpopo, from Bela-Bela to Musina. They also supply office furniture, furniture to schools and do printing. Spectrum Utilities also has a printing shop which takes care of the printing of tender documents, training manuals for companies and your company’s other printing needs. Their clients are mostly corporate and include the Eskom Medupi Power Station, the University of Limpopo and government departments in the province. They also supply

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Coca-Cola Fortune and Anglo Platinum with stationery and printing on an ongoing level. The company only sells well known brands of office equipment and stationery and prides itself on their excellent same day service. All deliveries in Polokwane are done on the same day as the order is received and delivery to centres outside the city is completed within two days. Spectrum Utilities only supplies the best quality paper including coloured paper, board products and continuous paper. For fast and effective service for all your office equipment, stationery and printing needs visit Spectrum Utilities at 90 Landdros Maré Street, Polokwane. Or call them on 015 297 4150 or email them at spectrumutil@worldonline.co.za.

Mariëtte Snyder >> mariette.observer@gmail.com Die Kersverhaal met Josef en Maria, die wyse manne, herders en engele word deur die kleuters van Bambini Montessori in die konsert uitgebeeld wat ouers en grootouers môre (Vrydag) kan geniet. Die teks met die tema, Kersfees is vir kinders, deur die bekende Elizabeth en Francois Fourie vertel die Kersverhaal van Jesus se geboorte. “Dit is Oukersaand en die gesin is opgewonde oor die presente wat hulle gaan kry. Hulle vra vir oupa, Adam Pieterse, wat die ware betekenis van Kersfees is. Hy sê Kersfees is ‘n wonderwoord wat elke mens moet verstaan en vier,” verduidelik skoolhoof, me Heidi Claassen. Polokwane Observer het die kleedrepetisie bygewoon.

Will Naudé is ‘n herder.

Jana van der Veen, een van die engele.

Die rol van Maria en Josef word deur Chenésse Gouws en Walter Fraser vertolk.

Emily Lange, ‘n pragtige engel.

Photo: Warren Blunt

The personnel of Spectrum Utilities in Polokwane are, in front, Ms Ilne Snyman with Ms Lindzi Allison, Mr Phineas Ramoba, Mss Marion Mamabolo, Catherine Mamabolo, Mercia Bergh and Mr Johann Blignaut at the back.

Jowan Robbertze, ‘n trompetspeler wat God vereer.

64 Dahl Street P.O. Box 1635, Polokwane Tel: 015 291 1370/1 (B) Fax: 015 291 1378

Congratulations! on your Supplier of the Year Award.

Ms Samantha Steffens, Messrs Philip Nieman, Managing Director and Johann Blignaut proudly display their certificate and Supplier of the Year award.

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MOTORING

Motors profile>>

November 14, 2013 >> Page 30

Abbey Harris

Dealership: Limpopo Toyota What made you choose this dealership to work at? >> Because they offer the best service Is buying a car an investment? Why/ why not? >> Buying a car is an investment because it is an expensive item that you take ownership of What unique features does the product you sell have? >> Reliability and safety comes first with us

>> The Hilux offers a huge load box with ample space left for occupants >> “We do not buy from auctions, we prefer buying from the owner”

You can’t go wrong with a pre-owned Toyota

Photos: RC Myburgh

This used Toyota Hilux D4-D 3,0 l diesel is as good as new and available at Auto Image at 57 Bok Street.

RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com

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uying a vehicle out of the box may not be meant for everyone however, doing your homework thoroughly may yield surprisingly good results and limitless opportunities in the pre-owned market. If you are in the market for a pre-owned vehicle look no further than Auto Image where Sales Manager, Mr Andries du Plessis awaits potential buyers of the large variety of makes and models of clean, well looked after vehicles that will suit every budget. “Not all potential buyers can afford a new vehicle but with quality used vehicles available in the market, buyers can be just as satisfied,” he said. He explained that the motor industry remains under pressure but that superb client service and clean vehicles in stock are what lures clients back to a dealership. He added that Auto Image’s success lies in the way they obtain their stock. “We do not buy from auctions but prefer purchasing vehicles from the owner. This allows us to get to know the owner and can sketch a rough idea if the vehicle was looked after or not. We also strive towards building a good relationship with buyers by giving professional service and advice.” Du Plessis added saying: “Owners sell their vehicles as they are no longer able to afford them while banks, on the other hand, are still reluctant to approve vehicle loans.” Auto Image has on its floor a shining example of a pre-owned vehicle that will be its next owner’s dream – a 2012 Toyota Raider 3,0 ℓ D4-D double cab diesel bakkie. This monster of a bakkie is a Heritage Edition with only 26 500 km on the odometer and priced at R349 900. The vehicle is in immaculate with an accident free record and comes with a canopy, tow bar and a rubberised bin as extras. The Heritage Edition also offers a rear view camera and navigation system. Despite the huge load box there is ample space for occupants in the cabin. The exterior confirms the toughness of the bakkie with features such as a body-colour front bumper, painted front grille and chrome rear step bumper. The interior keeps up with the Hilux’s optimum mix of toughness, comfort and style. It offers a USB port, iPod inputs, multifunction steering wheel, display audio and navigation system, Bluetooth and all the other luxury features such as electric windows, air-conditioning and power steering. Safety is also Toyota’s priority with the adding of Brake Assist System, Electric Brake force Distribution, Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control and 17 inch alloy wheels. The powerful 3,0 ℓ diesel engine generates 120 kW at 3 600 rpm and 343 Nm of torque between 1 400 and 3 200 rpm.

Spacious, luxurious and stylish describe this clean, well looked after Toyota Hilux which will cost you only R349 900.

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2002

Audi A4 3.0 Multitronic

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Renault Scenic 1L 2.0 Navigator

79 900

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Audi A4 2.0T FSI (B7)

84 900

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M/Benz C180 K Classic

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Audi A4 1.8T

64 900

2010

Polo Vivo 1.4 Trent

R109 900

2011

Expression 520 Boot +

79 900

2008

Passat 1.9 TDi Comfort

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115 Mercury engine boot (11 ure)

R219 900

2012

Hilux 3.0 D-4D D/Cab + canopy

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2006

Audi A4 2.0 TDi

99 900

2009

BMW 523i A/T

R199 900

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Polo Vivo 1.6

R119 900

2007

Honda Civic 1.8 EXi

79 900

2011

Qashqai 1.6 Acentia

R179 900

2004

Renault Scenic II 1.6

64 900

2005

Touareg R5 2.5 TDi

R189 900

2010

Subaru 2.5 X5 Forester

R159 900

2010

Polo 1.4 Comfortline

R129 900

2008

Renault Megane II 2.0 Dynamic

2007

Polo 1.6 Classic

2011

Suzuki Swift 1.5 GLS

R109 900

2005

Pajero 3200 DI-D GLS

R159 900

2003

M/Benz C230 C230 K Coupe A/T

R109 900

2012

Amarok D/Cab 4 Motiion

R339 900

2007

BMW 320D

R139 900

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Cherokee 3.7 A/T Limited

2008

Nissan Hardbody 3.0 SEL D/CAB

R134 900

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Audi A3 1.8T FSI Ambi

R179 900

2006

Mazda 6 2.0 Original

69 900

2013

Ranger 2.5 XL LWB

R169 900

2009

Bantam 1.3i A/C Canopy

89 900

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Audi A4 2.0 TDI B8

R139 900

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VW Golf 2.0 Comfortline

R119 900

2002

Colt 2.8 TDi Club 4x4

89 900

2010

Corsa 1.4i Sport 3DR Sunroof

R129 900

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Jetta 2.0 Highline

49 900

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Nissan Lavina 1.6 X Gear Accent

R129 900

2008

Scimitar boot + 175 Evinrude Engine

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Yamaha TW Motorbike

25 900

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19 900

2010

Mazda 2 1.3 Active

99 900

2005

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69 900

Corsa 1.4i LWB LDV

89 900

94 900

79 900

94 900

2010

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2005

Golf 5 1.9 TDi Comf

94 900

2011

Hilux 3.0 D-4D Xtra Cab

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Hilux 2.5 D-4D D/Cab

R269 900

2010

Hilux 2.4 GLS

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2007

Polo 1.4 Classic Trent

74 900

1997

Pajero 2800 TDi LWD

64 900

2005

Polo 2.0 Highline

74 900

2012

Cherokee 3.7 A/T Limited

89 900

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undreds of fallen soldiers and members of the Memorable Order of Tin Hats (Moth) were commemorated on Sunday during a Poppy Day service held at the cenotaph in the Polokwane City Square. This day is celebrated globally each year in remembrance of all the members of the armed forces who freely gave their lives for the betterment of their countries. Remembrance Day, Armistice Day or Poppy Day as it is known by most is celebrated on the 11th day of the 11th month at the 11th hour which is when the hostilities formally ended in 1918. Moth member, Mr Johan Willemse who also serves on the organising committee of Poppy

Day says although the attendance was poor the message they wished to convey was still broadcast to those willing to listen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Today we celebrate those who freely gave their lives in fighting for the freedom we so happily enjoy today.â&#x20AC;? Willemse says next year will definitely be different as approval has already been granted by the Polokwane Municipality to move the monument closer to the dam and the amphitheatre, also situated in the city square.

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Col Ferdie van Rooyen and Master WO Phineas Maluleke from the South African National Defence Force lay wreaths in tribute of those who died in combat during the two world wars and later armed conflict.

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PROPERTIES November 14, 2013 >> PAGE 37

Riana Vorster

Outlook for property market remains weak T

he key drivers of house prices and residential rentals are showing no vigour, according to the latest Rode’s Report on the South African property market. Chief Executive Officer of Rode & Associates, Mr Erwin Rode in a recent press release named weak growth in employment; the cooling in the growth of disposable incomes; stillhigh levels of household debt; tighter credit standards and contractions in the number of mortgage loans granted as the culprits that will continue to put strain on price inflation in this sector. Flat rentals nationally also remain rather flat. “This is no surprise, in light of the persistent financial pressure that many households are under.” In the second quarter of 2013 nominal market rentals on flats and houses grew by 5% and 4% respectively, whereas market rentals on townhouses posted growth of only 3%. With consumer inflation (excluding housing) of about 6%, this implies that in real terms residential rentals are still contracting. Regionally, flat rentals in Cape Town (+5%) showed the strongest growth. Durban followed with rental growth of 2% while in Johannesburg and Pretoria rentals were marginally higher, rising by 1%. Another key finding is the mediocre growth

Twelve hectares of prime development land under the hammer in Tzaneen

Local investors can prepare themselves for an auction held by Prestige Auction Group when they offer 12 ha of prime development site by way of public auction, held on site at 12:00 on Saturday. The development known as Aqua Park Estate has provision for all services and offers the discerning developer or investor an opportunity to acquire the property and to take advantage of residential freehold, sectional title and commercial opportunities in the development. According to Prestige Auction Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr Dean Garzancich the development is an easy walk from the new Tzaneen Mall and well situated for schools and places of worship. There are a number of water side stands, offering an idyllic opportunity for waterfront leisure living, all in a planned security estate. “The auction is sure to attract astute investors, who are eager to take advantage of the recent growth in property interest north of Polokwane while pricing is still keen opined Lead Auctioneer Michael Segal,” he said. Registration is at 11:15 on site, corner Voortrekker and Agatha Streets, Tzaneen. Prestige Auction Group can be contacted for further information or a bidders pack on 011 039 6444 or info@prestigeauctiongroup. co.za.

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in the market rentals of office space. In the second quarter of 2013, office rentals in Johannesburg and Cape Town decentralised were on average able to show growth of 6%, while in Pretoria decentralised rentals were up by 5%. Durban decentralised was able to muster growth of only 4%. Rode noted: “There is still no marked improvement in overall office vacancy rates, which should be expected given the lacklustre

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rentals in the industrial agglomerations of Durban and Port Elizabeth were able to show the strongest growth (9%). On the Central Witwatersrand and the East Rand, industrial rentals were up by 5% and 0,4% respectively, while in the Cape Peninsula (-1%) rentals contracted. Over the same period, building costs are expected to have shown growth of roughly 11%, implying that in all of the mentioned areas rentals actually contracted in real terms.

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HOUSE OF THE WEEK

bendor village - r3 300 000

THIS STYLISH RESIDENCE IN EXCLUSIVE ESTATE IN A DESIRABLY TRANQUIL LOCATION! SeeFF Web: 308041 The living is easy in this impressive, generously proportioned contemporary residence. The house comes complete with several living rooms, a welcoming and stylish kitchen with gas stove, dining area, three luxurious bathrooms, five spacious bedrooms, a study and a laundry, and retains the value of peaceful living while being conveniently close to shops, school and transport. The master bedroom, complete with walk-in robe and en suite, ensures parents have a private space where they can enjoy their privacy. This home is ideally positioned to enjoy the proximity of offices, cafés, restaurants, shopping centre and a selection of premier schools. Tel: 015 297 1140 Manie ooSTHUiZen 082 809 3850

ANTON 082 443 6039

AIDA POLOKWANE

15A Schoeman Street, Polokwane, 0699, P.O. Box 1961, Polokwane, 0700 Tel: 015 295 3134 Fax: 015 295 3161 E-mail: polokwane@aidasa.co.za Website: www.aida.co.za

ROSEMARY 082 804 9725

EACH FRANCHISE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

Tel: 015 295 3134

HOUSES AND TOWNHOUSES FOR RENT IN THE POLOKWANE AREA. CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION

KORAAL • R850 000

DROOM AFTREEHUIS! Spesiaal vir persone bo 50 - ruim woning in aftreeoord. Groot leefarea in veilige en rustige omgewing. Naby meeste fasiliteite soos hospitale, dokters, kerke ens. Woning in die proses van konstruksie. Okkupasie einde Mei 2014. Moenie huiwer nie. Skakel nou!

Carports

Anton • 082 443 6039

DEVELOPERS DREAM! 2855m² Vacant land, with approved plans for 49 units. Zoned Res 3, close to social amenities, with ease of access and nearby taxi routes. Well priced and ready to be developed. Its worth every cent. Call for viewing arrangements!

MAHLAKO A PHAAHLA • R760 000 MAKE AN OFFER! Well constructed neat & clean home in popular residential area. Tiled roof and drive through garage. Lots of tiles - close to all amenities and Seshego Mall. Call now to avoid disappointment.

Simon • 082 476 8916

Carports

LebOWAKGOMO • R330 000

MODEST PRICE - A FRIENDLY HOUSE - NO RED TAPE! Newly wed couples - you can grow in here. Close to shops - schools and of course bus/taxi route. Solidly built. You need find me there.

Carports

ShepStone • 072 458 4524

LebOWAKGOMO • R720 000

KINGS PALACE - DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH! Executives, company directors or other business leader. Immaculate. Close to Legislature, schools and Mall. Very well secured yard - large rooms - well updated with BIC - lounge and big kitchen. I say the buck stops here. Call to view this gem!

Carports

ShepStone • 072 458 4524

bendOR • R1 100 000

POLOKWAne • R1 250 000

A MARVELOUS DOUBLE-STOREY PROPERTY! Ideal for all individuals particularly executives and prosperous business personnel. Close to all amenities such as Cycad Centre - garages mobile police station and schools etc. Wooden windows protected by burglar bars. Luxury you deserve. This one wont last. Call today.

FARMING OPPORTUNITY CLOSE TO POLOKWANE! Large homestead on this well kept property not far from town. 11.3 ha good potential farmland with grazing camps and arable land. Three boreholes of which one is equipped. Outside buildings consists of shed, workshop and servant’s quarters. Good infrastructure. Call now!

Carports

JAcob • 082 466 8366

Carports

JAcob • 082 466 8366

FLORA PARK • R1 180 000

WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE TO SAVANNA MALL! This family home is very well located near shopping centre, schools and wellness centre. The home offers open-plan kitchen with scullery, diningroom, lounge and study. The garden is well established with a sparkling pool and large fish ponds. An entertainment mecca.

Carports

SiAS • 082 372 7265

MOKOPAne • R1 082 000

RETHABILE GARDENS

LebOWAKGOMO • R350 000

BE QUICK - OPPRTUNITIY KNOCKS ONCE! Spacious & inviting home. The property is close to lower primary & high schools. Spacious kitchen & main bedroom. Fully walled. Call for more info!

Carports

JAmeS • 072 236 7310

PeninA PARK • R660 000

RESTAURANT FOR SALE! Best address - best position - good food - good service. If you think you can live up with this standard - then this is for you. Make your smart move today! Excellent turnover. Recently revamped. Call now.

THIS IS FOR THE BEGINNER! A beautiful 82m² townhouse with a lock-up garage. Close to amenities. A must see! Phone your friendly by nature agent!

LoUWRenS • 082 958 6632

bRenDA • 082 696 9227

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PACKAGES CAN BE STRUCTURED TO MEET YOUR NEEDS PACKAGES FROM R364 000

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KOWIE 082 854 0452

EVERYTHING WE TOUCH TURNS TO SOLD

The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) Limpopo has expressed its gratitude to friends of the service for their generous support throughout 2013. These friends include donors and the companies and affiliates who help make their jobs so much easier. During the annual blood donor awards held on Friday evening various individuals who have donated blood more than 25 times were thanked with special certificates. Among these was Ms Carine Du Plessis who was awarded with a certificate for reaching 125 donations. According to Ms Dottie Pinn, Liaison Officer for the SANBS Limpopo, this is a great achievement and even greater so due to her being a woman. Other achievers of the 125 donation milestone are Messrs Francis Blair, Heinrich Lindeque, Andreas Stols and Johan Theron. Mr Rudolf Fourie received a 150 milestone award while Messrs Anton Hanekom, Jan van Wyk and Frederik van de Venter received certificates for donating 175 times in their lives. The highest accolade for the evening went to Mr Johannes Lochner who this year supported the service with his 200th donation. Pinn would also like to thank the following business and affiliates for their constant support throughout the year: Aïda Polokwane, Capricorn FM, Ian and Mavis Thomas, Jacaranda RMFM, Jocks Windscreens, Laerskool Pietersburg-Oos, Limpopo Mall, Mall of the North, Moolman Group, Polokwane Observer, Die Hoërskool Pietersburg, Pietersburg English Preparatory School. Sasol Bendor, Savannah Mall, Die Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naude and the University of Limpopo.

Mr Johannes Lochner donated his 200th pint of blood this year.

SeRALA ViLLAGe • R625 000 STOP PAYING RENT! Lovely townhouse suitable for individuals and small families. Close to Savanna mall - schools and churches. Wooden windows and security. Call now to make an appointment. Carports

VictoR • 073 066 6805

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LAdAnnA • R2 500 000

South African National Blood Service says thanks

Limpopo Top Model future face of international brand

The Limpopo Top Model team has announced that the competition winner will become the face of an international clothing brand. The prize will provide the winner with a 12-month modelling contract with Dutch fashion label ANGEL & MACLEAN and Balushi Models, an international modelling agency to be launched in Polokwane that will allow international partner agencies to scout directly within its database. “Becoming the face of an international label brand is a fantastic opportunity for a local girl to launch her career within the international fashion industry. As well as making some great contacts and gaining some great portfolio shots, she will get the type of experience money just can’t buy,” said Limpopo Top Model Event Director Charli Bedet. “We are not only looking for looks in the potential winner, but also on many other aspects which sets her apart as an individual. Personality, attitude, intelligence, determination and initiative are the qualities we seek,” she added. Ms Chanelva Maclean of ANGEL & MACLEAN was quoted saying: “We’re delighted to collaborate with Limpopo Top Model to find a new face for the brand that can represent us and our customers when we launch our label in South Africa and the continent. “We recently expanded to the United States and launching in South Africa became a natural progression.” Limpopo Top Model is an eight-month model search campaign accepting entries from young women 17 to 25 years of age, of all ethnic groups within Limpopo. The campaign culminates in a spectacular evening at Meropa Casino and Entertainment World in September 2014. The main prize is a four European cities tour, including a photo shoot in Amsterdam, a tour of Rotterdam, a meet and greet in Antwerp and two nights in Paris. Visit www.limpopotopmodel.com.

November 14, 2013

Polokwane Observer

Members from Rotary clubs in and around Tzaneen with the District Governor Anneas Balt. Photographed are Assistant District Governor Bernard van den Dool, President Ann Luther, Ms Valery Balt, Balt, presidents Ruan Viljoen of Letaba Interact Club and Faan de Swardt of Tzaneen Rotary Club.

District Governor visits Rotary projects in Tzaneen The District Governor (DG) of District 9 400 of Rotary, which includes most of the former Transvaal, Botswana, Swaziland and Southern Mozambique, recently visited the four local Rotary and Rotaract clubs, who hosted him at a joint meeting held in Haenertsburg. There are over 1 600 Rotarians belonging to 86 clubs with the exemption of hundreds of Rotaracters (young adults) and Interacters (school level) belonging to over 40 clubs. DG Anneas Balt and his wife Valery, who hail from the Krugersdorp Rotary Club, gave the impression that their visit to the hospitable corner of the country was never less than a pleasure. Besides attending the joint meeting and hearing about the projects of the four clubs, the Balts also visited several projects. According to Mr Jack Holloway from the Haenertsburg Rotary Club the Warriors in Magoebaskloof hosts one of two Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (Ryla) programs, a youth leadership training course sponsored by Rotary, in the district. “This program has become so popular that it is now offered twice a year but remains oversubscribed. Each year over 200 youngsters leave the course inspired to be the best they could be for themselves and their communities,” Holloway said. They also visited Thusanang, the non-government organisation on the mountain where the Haenertsburg Rotary Club is involved in training of early childhood development educators. “These are crèche teachers from rural areas who help to set up the youngsters for school by teaching basic numeracy and making them aware of reading. Haenertsburg Rotary Club has also assisted Thusanang in building several crèches over the years.” Other local projects include the support of the Letaba Roteract and Letaba Rotary Clubs for the Yingisani School for the Deaf, in partnership with several European Rotaract Clubs; support for the End Polio Now campaign and the National Health Day; providing drinking water, especially at schools; projects to promote ecological awareness and help in caring for the aged. For more information on Rotary contact Holloway on 083 659 1227.

TO SALE LET FOR

FROM R750 000 •1.2HOUSES Bedr Townhouse with 2 bathr, living area, 2. PLOTS and FARMS available

kitchen and garage. 3. TOWNHOUSES

R4400-00p/m

Dorp - 2 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living area, kitchen,

•yard 2 Bedr Townhouse with 2 bathr, livingR700 area,000 and garage.

Bendor -and 2 Bedrooms, area, kitchen, kitchen garage. 1 bathroom, living R4800-00p/m R500 000

yard and carport.

•Bendor 3 Bedr-Townhouse 2 bathr, living 3 Bedrooms,with 2 bathrooms, living area, area, patio with braai, kitchen, small yard and carport.

kitchen, pantry and double garage. R7500-00p/m R650 000 • 3 Bedr House with TO 2 bathr, LET 2 living area, Residential kitchen and garage

R6000-00p/m

Bendor - 3 Bedroom house with 2 bathrooms, study,

•lounge, 3 Bedrdining House withkitchen, 2 bathr, 2 livingoutside area, toilet & room, scullery, shower, pool and double garage.

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kitchen, doubleTownhouse garage – with African Jewel. livBendor -and 3 Bedroom 2 bathrooms, ing area, kitchen and 1 carport in secure complex. R5500-00p/m R5 600-00p/m

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Good Samaritan in school uniform

November 14, 2013

40 OBSERVER polokwane

Photo: Yolande Nel

Ms Mmane Joanah Ngoasheng.

that purpose she uses her own funds, she adds. One of the projects she is engaged in is raising awareness about Ms Mmane Joanah Ngoasheng, a the plight of the children who go to teacher at Kanana Primary School in Mphephu Orphans and Vulnerable the Senwabarwana area, is one of Children Drop-In Centre, which is lothose good Samaritans who prefers to give to others instead of benefiting cated in a former post office building herself. at Nzhelelele. The motivational speaker attracts The set-up accommodates 180 attention with the school uniform she kids between the ages of 6 and 18 years, who include 97 boys and 83 girls taken care of by seven volunteers, 072 544 8836 she states. Among suzettejacobs@hotmail.com them are 52 children who are the heads CapriCorn: Sole Mandate: r950 000: of families. Three Not afraid of a renovation? Lovely 3 bedof the children have syndrome, she WE ARE NOW ALSO room, 1 bathroom home with wooden parque Down adds. AVAILABLE ON THE WEB The children of flooring in need of a do-up. Stand is 1 573m². the drop-in centre Bendor: r450 000: Build your own house If you want to list your property, phone any agent, if you want are subjected to adto sell your property, phone me!! verse circumstances on this 772m² erf. Well located. 1) House in Bendor – R1 400 000 (Neg). and she would want 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open-plan kitchen and living area, 1 garage, 1 carport, Wendy house and swimming pool. (Cute, to engage in future Welgelegen: r1 999 000: Located on modern house!) fundraising efforts to 2) UPPER TOWN: HOUSE – R1.4M This STUNNER will sell! a main route. This 3 bedr, 2 bathr home 4 bedrooms, study, 2 bathrooms (main en-suite), dining room benefit the facility, and lounge, granite-top kitchen, big yard with swimming pool she says. has the most beautiful garden, a pool and a and lapa! Double garage. (Nice big family home, lots of space!) To comple3) Townhouse CBD – R850 000 Calling all professionals,stop paying rent and ment her drive the braai-room/bar/lapa. This property has the invest in yourself! 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, Limpopo Arts and kitchen and dining room, living area convertstrongest borehole, enough parking and Culture Association ible to offices/consulting rooms! Carport and garden area. (In process of rezoning (Laca) has joined 2 flatlets attached to the house for your to offices). forces with her, menHANNELIE 083 412 0009 hannelie@theogoosen.co.za tions Ngoasheng, extended family. by approaching WAREHOUSES TO LET ! - New warehouse in Industria close to CBD with choice of either corporate for assis275 or 550m² size including office space: R13 610 or R 27 220 pm. tance and the public - Industria: 2 Units of 240m² each @ R8 000 pm, also available as one unit at R16 000 pm. Immediate occupation. for cash donations - Ladine: Exceptional exposure on busy road: Modern 640m² warehouse with high security at R26 240 pm. in prominent spots - New area (SAB area): Close to N1 ultra modern warehouse of across the city in 882m² for corporate client. Available at R48 510 pm. - Laboria: 6 units of 200m² each, and 3 units of 400m² each, availorder to raise money Rita able at R30/m², immediate occupation. Rita - Industria: 1 000m² warehouse with offices @ R26 500 pm. to host a party for Prinsipaal Prinsipaal Retail space TO LET ! the children and hand - Downtown in busy pedestrian area close to taxi terminals: 240m² E I E N D O M M E • P R O P E R T I E S at R 38 000 pm. over clothing and - 28 Schoeman St: 276m² at R13 000 pm. TEL: 015 295 4537, Fax: 015 291 TEL: 015 295-4537 FAKS: 0151166 291 1166 Medical consulting rooms close to Mediclinic Hosp: HIGH food hampers at an 7A HANS VAN RENSBURG STREET / STRAAT 7A 7A HANS VAN RENSBURG STREET / STRAAT 7A EXPOSURE. occasion planned for www.ritastipec.co.za 200m² at R16 000 pm, subdividivision a possibility! NOTE: ALL FIGURES ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE OF VAT. month end. SECURITY COMPLEX - FULL TITLE 2 garages, big entertainment area. WOONSTELLE / FLATS BENDOR - R910 000 PENINA PARK - SHINGWEDZI PLAINS RAYMOND 082 458 4239 TEL: 015 295 4537/082 900 2449 R7 910 3 Slaapkamers, 2 badkamers, Lounge/dining room, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, EXCELLENT - R645 000 HOSPITAL PARK kitchen, tandem garage, Wendy house. 2 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen/nook, sitkamer, eetkamer, kombuis, opwas, >> Childline SILVERKRUIN - R1 180 000 scullery, 1en carport, verandah. R2 750 to R2950BARGAIN - Big 1 bedroom flat with 1) FLORA PARK – HOT BUY – R 750 000 motorhuis afdak. Koopkrag. Comfortable family home very accessible to all PRIMEroom AREA - BARGAIN - R1 075 000 kitchen, lounge/dining and bathroom. FLORA PARK 0800 055 555 HUISE/HOUSES amenities.3 Bedrooms, 1½ bathrooms, double Entrance, lounge, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, - NEAT, EXCELLENT lock-up carport, big stand. miss out!! >> Crime Stop large kitchen,Don’t dining room, scullery/laundry, Entrance, lounge, dining /room, 4 bedrooms, Tel: 015 295 4537 082 900 2449 2) MAHLESEDI PARK – EXT (NEW DEVELR33 245 - 2 Bedrooms, bathroom, garages. Flat: 2 Rooms, kitchen,lounge/dinbathroom. 2 full bathrooms, kitchen, scullery, pantry, OPMENT) - Building packages now available. 08600 10111 FAUNAPARK TOWNHOUSE - EXCELLENT - R800 000 Stands priced from R199 500. Packages include garages, storeroom, fenced. Borehole, patio, ing room and kitchen. Water and electricity at 2R6 780 - 3 Slaapkamers, >> Fire Brigade both transfer / bond fees. - BENDOR swimming pool.2 badkamers, municipality. 3) SESHEGO R380 000 - Newly improved home offering 3 bedrooms, sitkamer, eetkamer, kombuis, 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open-plan lounge, FLORA PARK - HANDY MAN’S opwas, DREAM Polokwane lounge, kitchen plus an outbuilding comprising 2 bedrooms and garage. TOWN/DORP dining room, kitchen, carport plus Wendy house waskamer, - R1 020studeerkamer, 000 - PRICE REDUCED 4) SERALA VIEW - R490 000 - HOT.. HOT.. HOT.. An incomplete doublemotorhuis en 015 293 1111 R2 700 - 1 Slaapkamer, sitkamer, in securitybadkamer, area. Tandem garage for 4 vehicles, 6 understorey home offering 4 bedrooms and so many extras. The building plan Water en ligteHouse: by munisipaliteit. is available at the office. TOWNHOUSE - BENDOR - R670Water 000 pakkamer. roof carports, storeroom. Entrance, kombuis, ekstra vertrek en motorhuis. >> Water and 5) PENINA PARK - R 1.4Mil (Neg) - 4 Bedrooms, 2 ST 3 bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom, lounge, diningDEVENISH room, TV room, ingesluit, DStv beskikbaar teengarage. R300 pm. bathrooms, 3 living areas, 2 garages, entertainment electrical faults IN TOWN - FLATS 2 bathrooms, kitchen, scullery, fenced, full R9 030 4 Slaapkamers, 2 badkamers, areas, swimming pool. Probably the most beautiful and R3 030000: - Walking distance2from town. 1garage. BedR740 3 Bedrooms, bathrooms, burglar bars, lapa with braai, borehole, neat home in this suburb! Polokwane eetkamer, TV kamer, kombuis room, lounge, kitchen 2and bathroom. NB R800 000: 3 Bedrooms, bathrooms, garage sitkamer, 4 ceiling fans, remote gate. 015 290 2000 Do you want to sell your en opwas. Beskikbaar 1 Desember. and many more. Available 1 December. PENINA PARK R1 290 000 A MUST house but don’t know where TOWNHOUSES TOBENDOR BE SEEN >> Limpopo LADANNAIN TOWN to start ? Call your expertfrom to R465 000 bachelor, 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double garage, property consultant today R14 500 4 Slaapkamers, 3 badkamers, R2 200 to R3 000 1 bedroom, bathroom, Ambulance to help you each step of 3 bedrooms - R890 000. lounge, TV room, dining room, kitchen, the way! lounge, kitchen PARK and carport. Prepaid electricity. sitkamer, eetkamer, TV kamer, PENINA - TOWNHOUSES borehole, separate T/serv/T.kombuis, Service MEENTHUISE/TOWNHOUSE - EXCELLENT CAPRICORN - CHECK FOR SIZE opwas, studeerkamer, dubbel motorhuis, ERNEST 072 696 6004 10177 R645 - R715900 0002449 -Beskikbaar R1 605 000 ernest@theogoosen.co.za TEL: 015 295000 4537/082 pakkamer. 1 Desember. - R750 000LADANNA 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Entrance, lounge, dining room, TV room, >> If you have a PLOT: 015 295 4537 / 082 900 2449 BACHELOR TOWNHOUSE - SECURE 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, guest-room with 1) Bendor Area. Home owners do you want to sell complaint R3 700 to R4AREA 500 - 2- R430 Bedrooms, 000 bathroom, bathroom, laundry, 2 garages, 8 carports, DALMADA your property!! Please Call me. I have qualified lounge, kitchen. Safe complex. Phone area, now! R16 storeroom, 1 Bedroom, 1 bathroom, kitchen/living about any boreholes, security, etc. 950 - 4 slaapkamers, 3 badkamers, Buyers. carport. FAUNA PARK - A MUST TO BE SEEN TOWN provincial sitkamer, eetkamer, TV kamer, kombuis, 2) UPPER TOWN FLAT R630 000. PRICE REIN TOWN - GROBLER ST - NEAR FOR THE RIGHT BUYER - R1 930 000 R4 100 - 2 Bedrooms, bathroom, lounge, opwas, DUCED MUST SELL hospital in studeerkamer, SCHOOLS - PRICE REDUCED Lounge,waskamer, dining room,spens, TV room, 4 bedrooms, kitchen, garage and carport. - R1 910 000 - STAND 2 084 m² 2nd floor open-plan living area and a separate large guest toilet,motorhuis kitchen, scullery/laundry, 2 garages, dubbel en baie netjiese tuin. Limpopo call Immediately available. Entrance, lounge, dining room, study, carport, storeroom, swimming pool, lapa (46m²), kitchen, 2 bedrooms,1 bathroom,1 carport. Walking OFFICES 0800 91 91 91 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, scullery, borehole/irrigation, prepaid, remote gate, gas PENINA PARK distance from town and provincial hospital! GOOD 3R4 garages, quarters, alarm, borehole, stove, electricTOWN fence, bachelor flat. toll free INVESTMENT. 500 -servants 2 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, irrigation. LOTS±95m², OF HOUSES, • ±40m², ±112m²STANDS, and ±128m², 3) BENDOR R930 000 TOWNHOUSE lounge,IRIS kitchen and carport. Security >> South AMADEUS - GOOD BUY com- TOWNHOUSES, LISTED, ALL AREAS, parkings at extra cost Open-plan living area and a separate plex.- Prepaid electricity. Available 1 Dec. excl. VAT. Covered R1 050 000 - PRICE REDUCED JUST CALL!! African National kitchen. 3 Sunny bedrooms, 2 bathplus % ratio rates separate. Water Lounge, dining room, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, STIELER AT 083 399 6669 WELGELEGEN Council on rooms, entertainment area! Small + electricity payable at municipality. R7 340 - Fleurenville. 3 Slaapkamers, garden and single garage. Close to Alcoholism • 120 m² warehouses available in Ladine. 1½ badkamer, sitkamer, TV kamer, all amenities. Ideal for young couple. MEDICAL SUITES AVAILABLE, and Drug kombuis, motorhuis, afdak en pakkamer. THIS MUST GO! VARIOUS SIZES. PHONE TODAY! Geen diere. Dadelik beskikbaar. Dependence NELA 083 302 8917 AN AGENT THAT CARES! 015 295 3700 YOLANDE NEL >>observer.yolande@gmail.com

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VERY LIMITED STANDS AVAILABLE IN MAHLAKO A PHAHLA FROM R199 950.00 only and selling like hot cakes!! 1) EMDO PARK - R450 000 (Price reduced) Lovely modern house with established garden! 2 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom, dining room, kitchen, fully fenced. 2) LUTHULI PARK - R420 000 (Near a new shoping complex): 2 Bedroom house, dining room, kitchen and 1 bathroom. Fully fenced. 3) SESHEGO ZONE 2 - R329 000 (A good investment) A beautiful 4 roomed house for the young family.

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Room 6 (Outside). Bachelor. Bachelor. Bachelor. Bachelor. 1 Bedr, closed balcony, lounge/dining, kitchen, 1 bathr, carport. 1 Slp, 1 bad/k, ten volle gemeubileerd, W/L ingesluit. 1 Slp, 1 bad/k, ten volle gemeubileerd. 2 Slp, 1 bad/k, ten volle gemeubileerd. 2 Bedr, 1 bathr, carport. 2 Bedr, 1 bathr, carport. 2 Bedr, 1 bathr, parking. 2 Bedr, 1 bathr, parking. 2 Bedr, 1 bathr, parking. 2 Bedr, 2 bathr, garage. 2 Bedr, 1 bathr, garage. 2 Bedr, 1 bath, carport. 2 Bedr, 1 bathr, garage. 3 Bedr, 1½ bathr, garage. 2 Bedr, 2 bathr, outside room, big garden, parking. 3 Bedr, 2 bathr, garage. 3 Bedr, 2½ bathr, garage, afdak, parking, bar area.

R7 950 R10 000

Immediately 01/12/2013

Faranani Estate

R11 000

Immediately

OFFICE Cormar Building

4 Bedr, 2 bathr, lounge/dining, kitchen, scullery, double garage. 3 Bedr, 2 bathr, kitchen, lounge, dining, entertainment area, swimming pool, double garage. 3 Bedr, 2 bathr, lounge, kitchen, double garage, braai area, security estate.

R37 400

01/03/2014

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November 14, 2013

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FARMS / PLOTS FOR SALE

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1 SLAAPKAMER W/STEL TE HUUR Tweefontein plotte. R2 500 p.m. W&L & tuindienste ing + dep. Dalene 076 471 5874 ____________________ HUIS TE HUUR 25km buite dorp. N1 noord. Huur R3 000 p.m. + krag. Adminfooi R500. Kontak 083 549 2883 ____________________ LAPHYLLE MEENTHUIS 2 slp, 1 badk w/s, beskikbaar vanaf 1 Des 2013. R3 900 p.m. + R3 900 dep. Kontak Petrus 082 326 8066 ___________________ RUIM 3 SLP HUIS TE HUUR TE SOETDORINGS Netjies en omhein. Dubbl afdak parkering. Veilige en rustige omgewing. R5 060 + dep + koopkrag. Streng keuring. 082 890 5862 ____________________ TO LET Spacious 3 bedroom house with double lock-up garage and large garden in Fauna Park. Available 1 December 2013. Contact 015 296 2786 or 082 851 9531 ____________________

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GENERAL NOTICES

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT OF TOWN PLANNING SCHEME IN TERMS OF SECTION 56(1)(b)(i) OF THE TOWN PLANNING AND TOWNSHIPS ORDINANCE, 1986 (ORDINANCE 15 OF 1986) MODIMOLLE LAND USE SCHEME AMENDMENT SCHEME 298 I Mmaphuti Julia Nare being the authorised agent of the owner of Portion 3 (a portion of Portion 2) of erf 294 Nylstroom Township hereby give notice in terms of Section 56(1)(b) (i) of the Town Planning and Township Ordinance, 1986, that I have applied to the Modimolle Municipality for the amendment of Land Use Scheme, 2004 for the rezoning of Portion 3 (a portion of portion 2) of erf 294 Nylstroom Township, situated cnr Alf Makaleng and Von Backstron streets in Modimolle township from “Residential 1” to “Institutional”. Particulars of the application will lie for inspection during normal office hours at the office of Manager Planning and Development, Modimolle Municipality, office number 101 Corner Harry Gwala Street, Modimolle, tel: 014 718 2066, for a period of 28 days from the 14th of November 2013 Objections to or representations in respect of the application must be lodged with or made inwriting tothe Manager Planning and Economic Development, Private Bag X1008, Modimolle, 0510 within a period of 28 days from 14 November 2013. Address of authorised Agent: Nhlatse Planning Consultants PO Box 4865 Polokwane 0699 25 B Excelsior Street Polokwane 0699

Tel/Fax: 015 297 8673 Cell: 082 558 7739 mmaphuti@telkomsa. net. 14/11 21/11 ___________________ KENNISGEWING VAN AANSOEK OM WYSIGING VAN DORPS-BEPLANNINGSKEMA INGEVOLGE ARTIKEL 56(1)(b)(i) VAN DIE ORDONNANSIE OP DORPSBEPLANNING EN DORPE, 1986 (ORDONNANSIE 15 VAN 1986) MODIMOLLE GRONDGEBRUIKSKEMA 298 Ek Mmaphuti Julia Nare synde die gemagtigde agent van die eienaar van gedeelte 3 (n gedeelte van gedeelte 2) van erf 294 Nylstroom dorpsgebied, gee hiermee ingevolge artikel 56(1)(b)(i) van die ordinnansie op Dorpsbeplanning en Dorpe, 1986, kennis dat ek by die Modimolle Munisipaliteit aansoek gedoen het om die wysiging van die grondgebruikskema bekend as Modimolle grondgebruikskema, 2004 deur die hersonering van die eiendom hierbo beskryf, geleë te die hoek van Alf Makalengen Von Backstronstrate, Modimolle Dorp vanaf “Residensieel 1” na “Institusioneel” . Besonderhede van die aansoek lê ter insae gedurende gewone kantoorure by die kantoor van die Bestuurder, Beplanning en Ontwikkeling, Modimolle Munisipaliteit, kantoornommer 101, h/v Harry Gwalastraat, Modimolle, tel 014 718 2066, vir ‘n tydperk van 28 dae vanaf 14 November 2013. Besware teen of vertoë ten opsigte van die aansoek moet binne n tydperk van 28 dae vanaf 14 November 2013 skriftelike by of tot die Munisipale bestuurder by bovermelde adres of by Posbus X1008, Modimolle, 0510 111, ingedien of gerig word. Adres Van Agent: Nhlatse Planning Consultants PO Box 4865 Polokwane 0699 25 B Excelsior Street Polokwane, 0699 Tel/ Fax: 015 297 8673 Sel: 082 558 7739 14/11 21/11 ___________________ APPLICATION FOR TOWNSHIP ESTABLISHMENT NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TOWNSHIP IN TERMS OF CHAPTER IV, SECTION 96 OF THE TOWN-PLANNING AND TOWNSHIPS ORDINANCE, 1986 (ORDINANCE 15 OF 1986). We, Emendo Inc, being the authorised agent of the registered owner of the property mentioned hereunder, hereby gives notice in terms of Section 96 of the Town-Planning and Townships Ordinance, 1986 (Ordinance 15 of 1986), that we have applied to the Polokwane Local Municipality for the establishment of the township THE RANCH, situated on THE RANCH A 981 KS , as set out in the Annexure hereto. Particulars of this application will lie for inspection during normal office hours at the office of the Manager, Spatial Planning and Land Use Management, Room 127, First Floor, West Wing, Civic Centre, c/o Landdros Maré Street and Bodenstein Street, Polokwane for a period of 28 days from 8 November 2013. Objections to or representation in respect of the application must be lodged with or made in writing and in duplicate to the above-mentioned address or to the applicant; Emendo Town & Regional Planners, PO Box 129, Polokwane, 0700. Tel: 015 291 4331. Fax: 015 295 2908. (Not later than 20 December 2013.) ANNEXURES Name of Township: The Ranch Applicant: Emendo Inc, Town and Regional Planners Number of erven in proposed township: 4 Erf 1: “Special” for a Lodge and Residential purposes Erf 2: “Business 1” (access

control, parking and shop) Erf 3: “Business 1” for a Restaurant and Hotel Erf 4: “Special” for Recreational including Residential Attention is drawn to the possibility that the layout plan may be amended following comments received from the external departments and institutions, inputs that derive from the Environmental and Geological Studies as well as Engineering inputs and service design. The provided Erf numbers may therefore increase or change without further notice. Description of land on which township is to be established: THE RANCH A 981 KS Location of proposed township: The property is situated approximately 22km South-west of Polokwane, adjacent to the N1 (Northern boundary) as well as the District road, R101 (Southern boundary). The property has direct access from both the N1 and the R101. Owner: Ranch Hotel (Pty) Ltd; Registration number;1964/009989/07 07/11 14/11 ___________________ AANSOEK VIR DORPSTIGTING KENNISGEWING VAN AANSOEK OM STIGTING VAN DORP IN TERME VAN HOOFSTUK IV, ARTIKEL 96 VAN DIE ORDONNANSIE OP DORPSBEPLANNING EN DORPE, 1986 (ORDONNANSIE NO 15 VAN 1986). Emendo Stads-en Streekbeplanners, synde die gemagtigde agent van die eienaar van DIE RANCH A 981 KS, gee hiermee kennis ingevolge artikel 56 (1) van die Ordonnansie op Dorpsbeplanning en Dorpe (Ordonnansie 15 van 1986) dat aansoek gedoen is by die Polokwane Munisipaliteit vir die stigting van ‘n dorp DIE RANCH, geleë op ‘n gedeelte van DIE RANCH A981 KS, soos uiteengesit in die aangehegte Bylaag. Besonderhede van die aansoek lê ter insae gedurende gewone kantoorure by die kantoor van die Bestuurder, Ruimtelike Beplanning en Grondgebruikbeheer, Kamer 127, Eerste Vloer, Wesvleuel, Burgersentrum, hlv Landdros Maréstraat en Bodensteinstraat, Polokwane, vir 28 dae vanaf 8 November 2013. Besware en/of vertoë ten opsigte van die aansoek moet ingedien word op skrif in duplikaat by die bovermelde adres of by die applikant; Emendo Stads-en Streekbeplanners , Posbus 129, Polokwaner, 0700. Tel:(015) 291 4331. Fax:015 295 2908 (nie later as 20 December 2013). BYLAE Naam van Dorp: Die Ranch Applikant: Emendo Inc, Stads en Streekbeplanners Aantal erwe in die voorgestelde dorp: 4 Erf 1: “Spesiaal” vir ‘n Lodge en Residensiële doeleindes Erf 2: “Besigheid 1” (Ingangsbeheer, parkering, winkelsentrum) Erf 3: “Besigheid 1” vir ‘n Restaurant en Hotel Erf 4: “Spesiaal” vir Rekreasie en Residensiële doeleindes Aandag word gefokus op die moontlikheid dat die uitlegplan aangepas kan word, na afloop van kommentaar ontvang vanaf eksterne Departemente en Institusies, insette vanaf die Omgewings en Geologiese studies asook Ingenieurs insette en dienste ontwerp. Die voorgestelde erfnommers mag dus toeneem of verander sonder verdere kennisgewing. Beskrywing van grond waarop dorp gestig gaan word: DIE RANCH A 981 KS Ligging van voorgestelde dorp: Die eiendom is geleë ongeveer 22km Suidwes van Polokwane, aanliggend met die N1 (Noordelike grens) asook met die R101 (Suidelike grens). Die eiendom het direkte toegang van beide die N1 en die R101. Eienaar: Ranch Hotel (Pty) Ltd; Registrasienommer; 1964/009989/07 07/11 14/11 ___________________ NOTICE OF APPLICA-

TION FOR AMENDMENT OF TOWN PLANNING SCHEME IN TERMS OF SECTIO 56(1)(b)(i) OF THE TOWN PLANNING AND TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE, 1986 (ORDINANCE 15 OF 1986) NOTICE OF 2013 POLOKWANE/PERSKEBULT AMENDMENT SCHEME NO 444 We, The Town Planning Hub CC being the authorised agent of the owner of Portion 5 and the Remainder of Erf 8137, Pietersburg Extension 11 hereby give notice in terms of Section 56(1)(B)(I) of the Town Planning and Townships Ordinance, 1986, that we have applied to the Polokwane Municipality for the amendment of the town planning scheme known as the Polokwane/ Perskebult Town Planning Scheme, 2007 by the rezoning of the property described above, situated on the south western corner of the intersection of Grobler and Du Preez streets, Pietersburg Extension 11 from “SPECIAL” for parking and “RESIDENTIAL 2” respectively to “SPECIAL” for a Private Hospital and/or a Residential building and/or Dwelling units at a density of 44 units per hectare. All relevant documents relating to the applications will be open for inspection during normal office hours at the office of the said authorised local authority at the office of the Town Planners, first floor, west wing, Civic Centre, Polokwane for a period of 28 days from 15 November 2013. Objections to or representations in respect of the application must be lodged with or made in writing to the above address or at PO Box 111, Pietersburg, 0700 within a period of 28 days from 15 November 2013. Address of agent: THE TOWN PLANNING HUB CC PO Box 11437 Silver Lakes 0054 Tel: 012 809 2229 Fax: 012 809 2090 Ref.: TPH13981 14/11 21/11 ___________________ KENNISGEWING VAN AANSOEK OM WYSIGING VAN DORPSBEPLANNINGSKEMA INGEVOLGE ARTIKEL 56(1)(b)(i) VAN DIE ORDONNANSIE OP DORPSBEPLANNING EN DORPE, 1986 (ORDONNANSIE 15 VAN 1986) KENNISGEWING VAN 2013 POLOKWANE/PERSKEBULT WYSIGINGSKEMA NO 444 Ons, The Town Planning Hub CC, synde die gemagtige agent van die eienaar van die Gedeelte 5 en die Restant van Erf 8137, Pietersburg Uitbreiding 11 gee hiermee ingevolge Artikel 56 (1)(B) (I) van die Ordonnansie op Dorpsbeplanning en Dorpe, 1986, kennis dat ons by die Polokwane Munisipaliteit aansoek gedoen het om die wysiging van die dorpsbeplanningskema bekend as Polokwane/ Perskebult Dorpsbeplanningskema, 2007 deur die hersonering van die eiendom hierbo beskryf, geleë op die suid-westelike hoek van die interseksie van Grobler- en Du Preezstrate, Pietersburg Uitbreiding 11 vanaf “SPESIAAL” vir parkering en “RESIDENSIEEL 2” onderskeidelik na “SPESIAAL” vir ‘n privaathospitaal en/of ‘n Residensiebou en/of eenhede met ‘n digtheid van 44 eenhede per hektaar. Alle verbandhoudende dokumente wat met die aansoeke verband hou sal tydens normale kantoorure vir besigtiging beskikbaar wees by die kantoor van die Stadsbeplanners, eerste verdieping, wesvleuel Burgersentrum vir ‘n tydperk van 28 dae vanaf 15 November 2013. Besware teen of vertoë ten opsigte van die aansoek moet binne ‘n tydperk van 28 dae vanaf 15 November 2013 skriftelik by of tot bovermelde adres of by Posbus 111, Polokwane, 0700 ingedien of gerig

word.

Adres van agent: THE TOWN PLANNING HUB CC Posbus 11437 Silver Lakes 0054 Tel: 012 809 2229 Faks: 012 809 2090 Verw.: TPH13981 14/11 21/11 ___________________

NOTICE OF REINSTATEMENT OF A PRIVATE COMPANY The directors, ROBERT BRADSHAW ELLIS and JANICE HEATHER ELLIS of KASANTI (PTY) LTD (Registration no 2003/030956/07) hereby give notice of the proposed application for reinstatement of the above company to the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). Any objection to the application must be lodged with CIPC within 21 days of this notice. 14/11 ___________________ POLOKWANE /PERSKELBULT TOWN PLANNING SCHEME, 2007 SPECIAL CONSENT FOR A FUNERAL PARLOUR Notice is hereby given in terms of provision of Clause 21 of the Polokwane/Perskebult Town Planning scheme, 2007 that I the undersigned, Thoka Betlehema Japhter intend applying to the Polokwane Municipality for the special consent for a funeral parlour on portion 2 of Erf 183 Pietersburg . Particulars of the application will lie for inspection during normal office hours at the applicant’s address mentioned herein, and at the office of the Town Planners, First Floor, West Wing, Civic Centre, Polokwane, for the period of 28 days from the first date of publication. Any objections to or representations in respect of the application shall be lodged in writing simultaneously with the applicant and with the Municipal Manager, Polokwane Municipality at the above address or at PO Box 111, Pietersburg, 0700, within a period of 28 days from the first date of publication. Address and contact detail of applicant: Sefularo Funeral Parlour 79 Paul Krugerstraat Polokwane 0699 Tel: 015 291 3832 Fax: 015 291 4158 14/11 21/11 ___________________ POLOKWANE/PERSKEBULT TOWN PLANNING SCHEME, 2007 SPESIALE MAGTIGING VIR `N LYKSHUIS Kennis word hiermee gedien in terme van klousule 21 van die Polokwane/ Perskebult Dorp Beplanningsskema, 2007 dat ek, die ondergetekende, Thoka Betlehema Japhter aansoek doen by die Polokwane Munisipaliteit vir spesiale magtiging om ‘n lykshuis op ‘n gedeelte 2 van Erf 183, Pietersburg op te rig. Besonderhede van hierdie aansoek kan vir inspeksiedoeleindes by die aplikant hierin genoem verkry word asook die kantore van die Stadsbeplanner, Eerste Vloer, wesvleuel, burgesentrum, Polokwane, eerste dag vanaf die advertensie geplaas word. Enige besware in verband hiermee kan gelyktydig skriftelik geadreseer aan die aplikant sowel as die Munisipale Bestuurder, Polokwane Munisipaliteit na bogenoemde adres of Posbus 111, Pietersburg, 0700 gestuur word in die gestipuleerde tydperk van 28 dae vanaf die advertensie geplaas word. Adres and kontak besonderhede van aplikant: Sefularo Funeral Parlour 79 Paul Krugerstraat Polokwane 0699 Tel: 015 291 3832 Faks: 015 291 4158 14/11 21/11 ___________________ POLOKWANE/PERSKEBULT AMENDMENT SCHEME 443 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR THE AMENDMENT

OF THE POLOKWANE/ PERSKEBULT TOWN PLANNING SCHEME, 2007, IN TERMS OF SECTION 56(1) (B) (i) OF THE TOWN PLANNING AND TOWNSHIPS ORDINANCE, 1986 (ORDINANCE NO 15 OF 1986) I, Charlotte van der Merwe, being the authorised agent of the owner of the erven mentioned below, hereby give notice in terms of section 56(1)(b) (i) of the Town Planning and Townships Ordinance, 1986 (Ordinance No 15 of 1986) that I have applied to the Polokwane Municipality for the amendment of the Town Planning Scheme known as the Polokwane/Perskebult Town Planning Scheme, 2007 to rezone Portion 2 of Erf 144, Pietersburg – situated at 100 Marshall Street, Polokwane - from “Residential 1” to “Business 2”, for the purposes of shops/offices/consulting rooms and other business related land uses as permitted in the Polokwane/ Perskebult Town Planning Scheme, 2007. Particulars of the application will lie for inspection during normal office hours at the office of the Manager: Spatial Planning and Land Use Management, first floor, Civic Centre, Landdros Maré Street, Polokwane for a period of 28 days from 15 November 2013. Objections to or representations in respect of the application must be lodged with or made in writing to the Municipal Manager at the above address or at PO Box 111, Polokwane, 0700 within a period of 28 days from 15 November 2013. ADRESS OF AGENT KAMEKHO CONSULTING PO BOX 4169 POLOKWANE0700 TEL: 082 456 3173 Fax: 086 614 9265 14/11 21/11 ___________________ POLOKWANE/PERSKEBULT WYSIGINGSKEMA 443 KENNISGEWING VAN DIE AANSOEK OM DIE WYSIGING VAN DIE POLOKWANE/PERSKEBULT DORPSBEPLANNINGSKEMA, 2007 INGEVOLGE ARTIKEL 56(1)(B)(i) VAN DIE ORDONNANSIE OP DORPSBEPLANNING EN DORPE, 1986 (ORDONNANSIE NO 15 VAN 1986) Ek, Charlotte van der Merwe, synde die gemagtigde agent van die eienaar van die ondergenoemde erwe, gee hiermee ingevolge artikel 56(1)(b)(i) van die Ordonnansie op Dorpsbeplanning en Dorpe, 1986 (Ordonnansie 15 van 1986) kennis dat ek by die Polokwane Munisipaliteit aansoek gedoen het om die wysiging van die Dorpsbeplanningskema bekend as die Polokwane/ Perskebult Dorpsbeplanningskema, 2007 deur hersonering van Gedeelte 2 van Erf 144, Pietersburg – gelee te Marshallstraat 100, Polokwane - vanaf “Residensieel 1” na “Besigheid 2” vir die doeleindes van winkels/kantore/konsultasiekamers en ander besigheidsverwante gebruike soos toegelaat deur die Polokwane/Perskebult Dorpsbeplanningskema, 2007. Besonderhede van die aansoek lê ter insae gedurende kantoorure by die kantoor van die Bestuurder: Ruimtelike Beplanning en Grondgebruikbestuur, eerste vloer, Burgersentrum, Landdros Marestraat, Polokwane vir ‘n tydperk van 28 dae vanaf 15 November 2013. Besware teen of vertoë ten opsigte van die aansoek moet binne ‘n tydperk van 28 dae vanaf 15 November 2013 skriftelik by of tot die Munisipale Bestuurder by bovermelde adres of by Posbus 111, Polokwane, 0700 ingedien of gerig word. ADRES VAN AGENT KAMEKHO CONSULTING POSBUS 4169 POLOKWANE 0700 TEL: 082 456 3173 Fax: 086 614 9265 14/11 21/11 ___________________

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LEGAL NOTICES

IN THE NORTH GAUTENG HIGH COURT – PRETORIA REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA CASE NUMBER: 18001/2003 In the matter between: ESKOM FINANCE COMPANY (PTY) LTD Plaintiff and KODIA JOHN GOLO Defendant NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION In Execution of a judgment of the High Court of South Africa, (North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria) in the abovementioned suit, a sale without reserve will be held by the SHERIFF POLOKWANE at 66 PLATINUM STREET, LADINE, POLOKWANE on 4 DECEMBER 2013 at 10:00 of the under mentioned property of the Defendant/s on conditions which will lie for inspection at the offices of the SHERIFF POLOKWANE at 66 PLATINUM STREET, LADINE, POLOKWANE, prior to the sale. Short description of property, situation and street number:

CERTAIN: ERF 200, IVY PARK TOWNSHIP, REGISTRATION DIVISION L.S., LIMPOPO PROVINCE HEASURING: 1 000 SQUARE METRES HELD BY DEED OF TRANSFER NO: T70281/2000 STREET ADDRESS: 6 VAN BRUGGEN STREET, IVY PARK, POLOKWANE The property is zoned residential. The following information is furnished re the improvements, though in this respect nothing is guaranteed: A main residential dwelling consisting of: 1 x LOUNGE, 1 X KITCHEN, 3 X BEDROOMS, 1 X BATHROOM/WATER CLOSETS, 1 X CARPORT DATED at PRETORIA on this the 6TH day of NOVEMBER 2013. ROOTH & WESSELS INC Attorneys for the Plaintiff Rooth & Wessels Building Parc Nouveau 225 Veale Street Brooklyn, Pretoria Tel: 012 452 4053 Ref: Q Badenhorst/ J05281 14/11 ___________________

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Highest accolade for local martial arts practitioner

fter almost 40 years of dedication to the sport, Grandmaster Henri Eksteen, owner of the Eksteen Martial Arts Rainbow Nation Dojo in Polokwane was awarded his coveted 9th Dan by the World International Martial Arts Association and Organisation (WIMAAO). Eksteen was introduced to martial arts by a friend in 1977 as a form of self defence to build up his broken self esteem after falling prey to bullying while still attending junior high school. The bullying got so bad when Eksteen attended boarding school that a hostel prefect broke his chest bones and this had a negative impact on his academic achievements at high school. After his late father removed him from his fifth high school, Eksteen took up karate as both a form of self defence and to avoid falling into depression as a result of the continuous bullying. Eksteen says his whole life took a 360 degree turn after taking up martial arts, both mentally and physically. Now, 37 years later all of Grandmaster Eksteen’s dreams and visions of what can be achieved as a martial artist has come true with the awarding of the 9th Dan by WIMAAO. Eksteen explains that his success as a

martial artist is as a result of his untiring devotion, dedication, perseverance and humbleness attained through blood, sweat and tears as well as the overwhelming impact he has made on children and adults through martial arts. For this reason and due to the fact that Eksteen has made tremendous strides to grow WIMAAO in the MMA/Cage Fighting discipline in South Africa over an incredibly short period of time led to the decision by WIMAAO to award Eksteen his 9th Dan. He was also recently elected as the President of WIMAAO in South Africa. In addition, Eksteen is also the South African Director of the World Kobukan Federation Kizuna. Their World President, Ronnie Colwell has praised Eksteen on his noteworthy achievement and made the Eksteen Dojo a global affiliate. He is also the Limpopo representative for the World United Karate Organisation (WUKO) in South Africa and serves with distinction as the highest ranking martial arts instructor within the organisation. With his latest honour in martial arts, Eksteen at the age of 51 is currently the youngest martial arts practitioner actively teaching on the African continent, in possession of an internationally legitimate 9th Dan.

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Grandmaster Henri Eksteen stands next to his certificate from the World International Martial Arts Association and Organisation (WIMAAO) after being awarded his 9th Dan.

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The Roads Agency Limpopo SOC was established under the Northern Province Roads Agency and Proprietary Act of 1998 (NPRA Act). RAL is mandated for the planning, design, construction and maintenance of the Limpopo Provincial Network. The Head Office of RAL is in Polokwane. The Roads Agency Limpopo invites applications from suitable, innovative and credible candidates for the filling of the following vacancies:

Company Secretary

All-inclusive salary of R781 564.45 per annum Cost to company

Chief Information Officer

(5-year performance-based fixed-term contract) Market-related cost to company negotiable salary Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for all management information system aspects of RAL’s operations, including providing oversight in the preparation of the MIS budget and forecasting; implementing internal controls to safeguard assets; providing relevant and timely management information to the executive group; providing oversight in the selection and implementation of MIS systems, hardware and policies; developing and managing corporate business planning activities; and overall management of the entire corporate support portfolio in the Organisation. The incumbent will sign both a 5-year employment contract and performance contract with the CEO. Minimum requirements: • B degree in an IT-related field with Computer Science, Information Systems and Informatics • Postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage • Experience in IT standards ie King III, Cobilt, PMBok, UML • Minimum of 8 years in IT management in a mediumsized organisation, in systems developmental projects and development of IT governance and controls • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office • Great ability to interact at the highest level (Board, EXCO) in the organisation. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Recognising that CIO is a key management position responsible for IS and IT policy • Aligning IS and IT strategies with the business strategic directions and management plans of the Agency • Ensuring the maintenance of the corporate communication and information management strategy • Ensuring the effective use of IT to meet operational requirements of business units • Ensuring the Management of Information plan, the IT plan and operational requirements to give effect to the strategic direction of the Agency • Managing infrastructure, hardware, software and services that are used across the Agency • Promoting effective management of information and technology as a strategic resource • Using information and IT to improve the structures and processes of service delivery and to support the transformation agenda • Managing, coordinating and monitoring IT projects • Monitoring and evaluating the services of external service providers in accordance with SLA • Developing policies, regulations, standards and guidelines on Information Management, IS and IT • Ensuring the effective use of IT to meet operational requirements of business units • Compiling and submitting Management and Board reports • Formulating and managing IT, strategy and modernisation roadmap based on corporate strategic plans, operational imperatives, business capabilities and governance prescripts • Identifying and managing risks associated with enabling technology aspect(s) • Providing advisory services to the Executive Committee (EXCO), and various divisional managers on linking strategic objectives and goals to enabling technology (IT) modernisation roadmaps and associated best practices. Procedure When Applying A detailed CV, accompanied by application letter, recent certified copies of educational qualifications and ID, must be forwarded by post to the Human Resource Manager: Roads Agency Limpopo, Private Bag X9554, Polokwane 0699, or hand delivered during office hours (08:00-16:30) at Office No 2-35 (Registry), Roads Agency Limpopo, 26 Rabe Street, Polokwane. Take note of the following: • Short-listed candidates will be subjected to verification of qualifications and employment and security clearances • Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and therefore must attach certified copies of certificates of evaluation • Applications, qualifications and CVs will not be returned • If no notification of appointment is received within 60 days of the closing date, applicants must accept that their applications have been unsuccessful and are hereby thanked for applying • Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only • No faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted • The Agency reserves the right to withdraw and or/not fill a post • Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. You may, however, contact the Agency to check your application. RAL is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. Candidates whose appointment will promote representivity in terms of race, gender and disability will receive preference. Enquiries: Ms Dorcas Mphahlele/Ms Doris Moloto, tel. (015) 291-4236/4238 Closing date: 6 December 2013 www.humanjobs.co.za

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ALIGNMENT TECHNICIAN • Must have two years experience. • Preferably person with knowledge of the John Bean machine.

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VACANCIES

VacanciesTechnical Are you looking for that next level position? MPC Recruitment Group in Polokwane has a number of positions for Diesel Mechanics, Millwrights, Maintenance Managers, Electricians, Instrumentation Technicians and Production Managers/ Supervisors. If you want to make a career change, please send your CV to shereenc@mpc.co.za or fax to 086 558 4475 with the reference “Technical”

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PAC elects new committee, honours athletes Warren Blunt >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com A new chairperson will take over the reins at the Polokwane Athletic Club (PAC) after their annual general meeting and year-end prize

giving at the clubhouse on Saturday. Johan van Vuuren will serve as the new chairman and will be taking over from Rassie Niewoudt, who was awarded the prestigious Pegasus Trophy on Saturday for his sterling contribution towards the club in 2013.

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Pictured with their awards at the Polokwane Athletic Club (PAC) on Saturday are Tebogo Pulusa (Most Improved Male Athlete), Leon Hattingh (Best Time Trial Attendant), Rassie Niewoudt (Pegasus Trophy), Pieter Pretorius (Male Athlete of the Year), Sebata Mutjale (Fastest Comrades Marathon) and Kallie Swart (Best Male Supporter).

The PAC women award winners are from the left, Melanie Melville (Fastest Marathon), Ria du Plessis and Hettie Bouwer (Best Comrades Marathon Supporters), Felicity Robberts (Best Woman Athlete over 50) and Ria Swart (Best Female Supporter). The new committee for the Polokwane Athletics Club are in front, Johan van Vuuren (Chairperson) and Rassie Niewoudt (Outgoing Chairperson). In the middle are Willie Smit, Ria du Plessis, Ria Swart, Amelia Killian and Smokey Bouwer. At the back are Martin Potgieter, Leon Hattingh, Kallie Swart, Shaun Otto, Gerda Calitz and Corrie Calitz.

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National numbers for city’s oval racers

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Polokwane Oval Club hot rod racers, Stephan Weideman and Allas Pienaar received their national number two and three for their cars recently.

WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Polokwane’s oval track racers continue to excel at national level with a number of their members qualifying for their national numbers recently. National numbers are awarded to drivers who end in the top three in their category after the completion of the South African National Oval Racing Championships. Six oval racers from the Polokwane Oval Club were awarded national

numbers in 2013. In the hotrod class, Allas Pienaar and Stephan Weideman will have the numbers two and three on their cars after they ended in second and third position respectively. Johnny Durandt will proudly fly the Limpopo flag next year with number one on his car in the 2.0-litre Modified class. Sakkie Venter and Deon Voges will race with number one and two on their cars after finishing in first and second position the Super Saloon class.

Gear up for Fitness Fun Friday at Savannah Life Gym hopped, skipped and jumped to the beat of music at Entrance 3. The mall’s Fitness Fun Friday’s will be held every Friday in December in conShoppers visiting the Savannah Mall on Satjunction with BodyLife with lots of prizes, urday got a foretaste of the shopping centre’s giveaways and gift vouchers up for grabs. Fitness Fun Friday’s when members of BodyFitness fanatics can join in with members of BodyLife for a short work-out to stay in shape over the festive season. The Group Marketing Manager for Savannah Mall, Ms Karin Botha invites all shoppers to participate in December’s Fitness Fun Friday’s and take PHOTO: SUPPLIED advantage of the great prizes and vouchers Members of BodyLife Gym give shoppers at Savannah Mall a taste that will be given away of what can be expected during the mall’s Fitness Fun Friday’s in during the month. December.

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The Impalas slip fielder, Lucky Mhlongo and wicketkeeper, Cloete Buitendag go up to appeal against the North West batsman in their tree-day fixture at the Polokwane Cricket Club.

Double defeat for Limpopo Impalas fixture that ended at the Polokwane Cricket Club on Friday. North West compiled 201 in their first innings to which the Impalas replied with 215 all out for a narrow first innings of Home defeats in both their latest matches in 14 runs. both forms of the game left a bitter taste in Cloete Buitendag top scored for the Impathe mouth of the Limpopo Impalas on Friday las with a well-played innings of 65 runs. He and Saturday. received good support from Ruan Willemse The Impalas went down to North-West by who ended up unbeaten with 42 runs. 158 runs in their three-day second tier league North West knuckled down in their second innings to score 309 all out, leaving the Impalas to score 296 runs for victory with a full day and a quarter left to play. www.cagauctions.co.za Lucky Mhlongo took Per instructions by the Family Members, Consolidated Auction Group will supplement and sell by auction, with and without reserve, the following: 6/42 in 18 overs for the Impalas and leftarm spinner, Pieter Portion 1 of the Farm Buffelsfontein 347 KR Haasbroek weighed Naboomspruit / Mookgopong in with 3/68 in 22 In Extent 470 Hectares economical overs. Large Farm house of 3 bedrooms Additional two chalets. The Impalas batsChapel and large reception grounds men failed dismally in Feeder Kraal, Storage Shed and Stores their second innings Water Rights and Income generating Sand Quarry with only Buitendag WEB REF: 556 Cultivated land with Filtered Drip Lines Farm is divided into camps and has Game Fencing making any meaningPROPERTY AGENT: GRANT 082 850 5175 to all boundaries ful runs in scoring 74 runs off 99 balls. The TRUCKS * LDV'S * TRACTORS * FARMING Impalas were bowled IMPLEMENTS * WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT out for 137 runs to give North West an easy victory. PTN. 1 OF THE FARM BUFFELSFONTEIN 347 KR, On Saturday the Impalas suffered their MOOKGOPONG (NABOOMSPRUIT) second defeat of the LAT: -24.473489 / LONG: 28.681803 week in their 50-over For more info contact our office in Johannesburg at 086 002 2178, email: info@cagp.co.za. Rural League fixture PROPERTY TERMS & CONDITIONS: R50 000 refundable deposit on registration. 21.4% deposit on fall of hammer and balance in suitable guarantees within 21 days of confirmation of sale. against Griquas at the LOOSE ASSET TERMS: R10 000 Deposit on Registration. Documentation Fee & VAT Payable. All payments strictly bank cheque or EFT only. Please note the Auctioneer may bid to the reserve price on behalf of the Seller. All the above is Polokwane Cricket subject to change without prior notice. Club. Limpopo lost by Refer to our website for further terms and conditions at www.cagauctions.co.za six wickets after postVIEWING BY APPOINTMENT. Auctioneer: Chico da Silva FICA requirements apply to every sale. Buyers to provide ID and proof of residence on registration. ing a meagre 81 runs The rules of the auction comply with section 45 of the Consumer Protection Act, Act 68 of 2008. all out. WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com

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Local shots excel at three gun championship RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com

ing Association (LPSA) presented a high level of technical difficulty in all of the 30 stages and the local range officers, under the leadership of Jan Oosthuizen officiated skilfully during the competition. The next event to be hosted by LPSA will be the Limpopo Closed Championship at the end of the month.

he South African Three Gun Championships hosted in Polokwane over the weekend has once again proved the talent of local shots who by no means have to stand back for any competitor armed with a pistol, shotgun or semi-automatic rifle. Close to 70 shots entered the tough competition held over three days and for as long as ten hours at a time. Local aces, Paul Eksteen and Tinus Botha won the overall competition in the open- and standard divisions respectively while Eksteen also scored the overall highest points for the duration of the competition. The open division was won by the provincial team of Eksteen, Jan Bondisio, Philip Smit and Dion du Bruyn. In the standard division the Limpopo team conPHOTOS: RC MYBURGH sisting of Botha, Charles Bresler, Paul Eksteen taking careful aim during the open division in which he won a gold medal. Franco Rossouw and Ruben Rautenbach won silver. Eksteen also took first place in the shotgun standard division, second place in the handgun standard division and first place in the rifle open division. Botha took second place in the shotgun standard and classic division with Amelda Greyling taking the second place in the rifle open di- Jan Bondisio prepares his vision and the handgun standard rifle. He took first place in the handgun production division. Jacques Ebersohn, one of the The Limpopo Practical Shoot- division. junior competitors in action.

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Ivan verpletter Lyndon Ferns se skolerekord >> Harde werk en puik afrigting deel van sy sukses >> ‘Dit was nie toeval nie, ek het daarvoor gewerk’ RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com

m ‘n 17 jaar oue swemrekord te oortref, is nie enige goeie swemmer beskore nie en ‘n baie groter uitdaging as dit die voormalige Olimpiese goue medaljewenner, Lyndon Ferns se o.50 m-rugslagrekord is. Ivan Beukes van die Eagar Aquaticsswemklub en graad 7-leerder van Pietersburg Laerskool (PLS) het verlede week tydens die skool se interhuis swemgala die merkwaardige prestasie behaal. “In 2012 het ek dié o.13-rekord onsuksesvol probeer verbeter en besluit om harder te oefen om my doelwit te bereik. Dit was dus nie toevallig nie, ek het hard daarvoor gewerk,” sê hy. Hy erken dat hy bang is vir diep en groen water, maar baie tuis in die swembad is en elke oomblik geniet. Ivan swem sedert sewejarige ouderdom en oefen minstens twee keer

per dag vir drie uur. Die eerste sessie is soggens 05:00 voor skool en die tweede sessie teen 16:00 tot 18:00. Tydens die onlangse vlak 2 Suid-Afrikaanse Swemkampioenskappe in Sasolburg het die doelgerigte swemmer ‘n goue, twee silwer en een bronsmedalje verower. Met die SA Skolekampioenskappe het hy in 2010 ‘n algehele sesde plek in 50 m-vryslag gekry. Die aflosspan waarvan hy deel is, het ook met die Sasol Winterkampioenskappe ‘n goue medalje in wisselslag huis toe gebring. “Rugslag is my gunstelingitem. Die geheim is om jou kop agtertoe te hou en jou arms in vinnige lang bewegings agter toe te bring. Jy moet ook die slae tel wat jy gee om te bepaal wanneer jy naby die kant is om vinnig om te draai en nie tyd te mors nie.” Ferns is ook sy swemheld en rolmodel. “Lyndon was ook in PLS en die Hoërskool Pietersburg (PHS). Ek begin ook volgende jaar my hoërskoolloopbaan by PHS waar ek my swemdrome wil voortsit en hopelik in sy voetspore volg. Akademie is vir my belangrik, daarom maak ek tyd om tussendeur genoeg aandag daaraan te gee,” sê Ivan wat ook sedert graad 4 jaarliks een van die top 10 akademiese presteerders is. Hy het vanjaar ook vir PLS se

derde rugbyspan gespeel,was lid van die eerste krieketspan, neem aan redenaars deel en speel skaak. Die afgelope vyf jaar het hy jaarliks aan die Suid-Afrikaanse Skaakkampioenskappe deelgeneem wat sy veelsydigheid onderstreep. Ivan sien met groot verwagting uit na die hoërskool. “Ek kan nie wag om deel van PHS te word nie. Ek sal die skool se naam in die swembad hooghou en hard werk om my drome van ‘n loopbaan in inligtingstegnologie te bewaarheid.” Sy ouers, veral sy ma, is gereeld langs die swembad om hom aan te moedig en seker te maak dat hy reg eet voor kompetisies. Sy afrigter, Dougie Eagar kan glo kwaai raak, maar is baie goed. “Hy sien toe dat ons hard oefen en berei ons goed voor vir kompetisies. Die klub se sukses lê in die professionele manier waarop hy elke swemmer afrig.” Ivan se raad om vinniger en beter in die swembad te presteer, is om hard te oefen en fiks te bly. “Volg die basiese styltegnieke, maar as jy ‘n styl kry wat vir jou werk, hou daarby. Harde oefe ning bring sukses, nie talent nie.”

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