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Simmering violence spills over to City of Peace A protestor rolls a burning tyre into the road in Mankweng during Monday’s unrest allegedly caused by ongoing discontent over the municipal billing system.
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s renewed unrest ensued at Mankweng again early this week, brewing tension closer to home could be sparking similar violent action in defiance of alleged nepotism by a local councillor seemingly central to a project affecting a community on the outskirts of Polokwane. Unless Polokwane Municipality manages to avert the situation, predictions are that a blow-up of tempers could result in added strife the provincial government could not afford. It was learnt that the conduct of Tebogo Mojapelo is allegedly contributing to increased outrage among members of the community residing at Extension 73, resorting under Ward 8 and situated just off the double carriageway to Seshego. A list of issues relating to a roads construction project of an overall R42 million in the neighbourhood forms the basis of complaints contained in a document handed to Polokwane Municipality last week. In the document community leaders raised,
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elected by the community and interviews to hire a CLO were conducted by officials. “The Ward Councillor is therefore not taking decisions in all these processes. It is therefore not correct to say she will favour her friends for appointment.” She stressed the municipality was not obliged to appoint a PSC or CLO from a particular place like Extension 73 and that residents of Extensions 44, 71 and 76 qualified for appointment as they were also residing in Ward 8. A local company, Gorogang Plant Hire was appointed for the project, Rehabilitation and upgrading of Integrated Rapid Public Transport System (IRPTS) trunk Extension in Seshego Phase 1, Section A, which included upgrading of Madiba Park Street Extension to Extension 73/Hospital View and the widening of Madiba Park Street Extension to Extension 76, according to Chuene. It was learnt that the project would be implemented at a budget of R42 000 000 (VAT exclusive) for a period of eight months expected to start towards the end of October 2014. Early Monday morning residents of Mankweng awoke to a portion of University Road leading to the University of Limpopo (UL) being barricaded and tyres set alight by a group of around 15 young men who hurled bricks at passing vehicles in protest against issues relating to the billing system of the Polokwane Municipality. In the meantime four suspects were arrested in connection with public violence after allegedly barricading University Road leading into Mankweng on Monday morning, said Provincial Police Spokesperson Ronel Otto. The suspects were expected to appear in court yesterday (Wednesday). Since Monday afternoon no further incidents have been reported, Otto added. Polokwane Municipality Communications and Marketing Manager Tidimalo Chuene spoke from Mankweng on Tuesday when saying the municipality was busy cleaning up the stretch that was barricaded on Monday. Nobody has taken responsibility for Monday’s unrest as yet, she said and added that she was aware of the arrests by the Police. The unrest stemmed from discontent with the municipal billing system and the municipality was in the process of securing a loan from the Development Bank of South Africa, which had already approved an amount towards service delivery for Mankweng. She expressed the belief that the issue would have served on the agenda of a community meeting at Mankweng yesterday (Wednesday).
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among others, the problematic election of the Project Steering Committee (PSC) and Community Liaison Officer (CLO) while threatening to stop the project should the tendency continue as allegedly happened elsewhere in the ward. They concluded stating as leaders they advised and pleaded with the powers that be to avoid alleged corruption, which the community would strongly oppose. According to the Chairperson of the South African National Civic Organisation (Sanco) in Ward 8, Botha Mphahlele work on the particular stretch of gravel road was due to commence in due course, but if the municipality did not intervene the community intended stepping in. He said the community was angered by Mojapelo’s backing of her own friends for inclusion in the PSC that in turn had to choose a CLO to liaise with the municipality and the contractor on behalf of the community of Extension 73. Sketching an issue which he attributed to the alleged securing of jobs for pals, he said after the announcement of the names of the representatives the community intended protest action expected to result in the community confronting the contractor on site. The community wanted to elect their own onto the PSC and as CLO, he stressed. Mphahlele was straight to the point in summarising the intended action. “If the problem is not going to be resolved violence is going to erupt.” Extension 73 resident Pekane Mamabolo explained that a PSC was elected last Thursday. He said six community members from Extension 73 and 76 as well as nearby Luthuli Park were supposed to have been elected onto the PSC and one more as CLO. He remarked that instead three members from Luthuli Park and one each from Extensions 44, 76 and 71 showed up at the municipal council chambers for interviews with candidates for the position of CLO on Monday. They were not the same individuals initially chosen by the community and were friends backed by Mojapelo, he claimed. Only one CLO had to be chosen and the person eventually selected was from Extension 44 and not their immediate community, he added. According to Mamabolo the occupants of some 850 households in Extension 73 were affected by the decision. “The councillor is causing a lot of damage in Polokwane. We nearly lost the last elections in Extension 73 because of her,” he said with reference to the election compaign of the ruling party in the province. In response received from Polokwane Municipality, Communications and Marketing Manager Tidimalo Chuene said a PSC was
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Premier Stan Mathabatha has called on the 2014 Grade 12 class to use the remaining days before their final exams which commence in October effectively and prudently in order for them to achieve the 80% pass rate envisaged for the province. Last year the province surpassed all expectations by breaking through the 70% ceiling to attain a 71% pass rate. According to Mathabatha this achievement in itself has imposed a daunting challenge to the Class of 2014. “As I have already said, their target is set at 80%. I have ignored the calls to revise this target. Expecting less than 80% from them will be to settle for mediocrity. Certainly, we are not a province of mediocrity,” Mathabatha said in
Polokwane last Friday during the launch of the Shining Stars Matric Fridays drive. He reminded that, for the goal to be achieved, it is important that learners continue to work hard, focus and maintain discipline. “This is the time for learners to suspend all activities that are not helpful to their studies, including time spent on social networks such as Facebook, Whatsapp and Mixit. The truth is that a good pass is the master key that opens all doors to opportunities and better life, with a good pass one can be admitted to the best universities in the world, enjoy freedom to choose his or her study field and get all the financial assistance they may need,” Mathabatha said. He also called on parents and guardians to afford their children sufficient time for their studies. “Let us support our children in whatever way possible to ensure that their dreams are also realised,” he appealed.
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Pa van twee val van brug en sterf ure later ELNA ESTERHUYSEN >>observer.elna@gmail.com ‘n Bekende maatskaplike werker van die stad, Riëtte van der Linde, en haar twee kinders is in rou gedompel nadat haar man, Willem (45), Vrydag van ‘n brug in Grobersdal afgeval en later die dag aan sy beserings beswyk het. Die fratsongeluk het gebeur toe Willem wat deeltyds konstruksiewerk vir Octo Trading gedoen het, besig was met herstelwerk aan ‘n waterpyp aan die buitekant van ‘n brug oor die Olifantsrivier en hy met sy veiligheidsharnas oor die kant van die brug gebuk het, waarskynlik om sy harnas vas te hak, toe hy sy balans verloor en geval het. Hy het ongeveer vier verdiepings ver in waterpoele in die rivier geval en onder meer ernstige borskasbeserings opgedoen. Sy bene, pelvis en lumbale rug is ook gebreek. Hy was egter steeds by sy bewussyn. Riëtte, psigo-sosiale bestuurder van Childline in Polokwane wat ook lank by SANCA gewerk het, was by die werk toe sy die nuus kry dat haar man ernstig beseer is. ‘n Baie behulpsame nooddienswerker van Life 24 in Marble Hall, Mercia Blake en haar man, Charl was vir die daaropvolgende ure die lewenslyn tussen Riëtte en Willem. “Sy het my aanvanklik meegedeel dat Willem baie ernstige beserings opgedoen het en dat reëlings getref word om hom per helikopter na ‘n mediese fasiliteit in Pretoria te neem,” sê Riette en voeg by dat sy geadviseer is om haar intussen na Pretoria te haas. Mercia het selfs op die toneel haar selfoon se luidsprekerfunksie aangewend sodat Riëtte met Willem kon praat. “Ek het vir hom gesê
ek is lief vir hom en is op pad om hom by te staan,” sê Riëtte en voeg by dat sy Willem iets hoor prewel het. Sy kakebeen was ook gebreek en sy kon nie uitmaak wat hy probeer sê het nie. Riëtte en haar seun, Johnie, ‘n matriekleerder van die Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé, wat eerdaags sy eindeksamen aflê, en haar skoonma, Nellie van der Linde het hulle na Pretoria gehaas en deurentyd met die nooddienswerkers gepraat. Hulle is intussen meegedeel dat die helikoptervlug weens swak weersomstandighede afgelas is en Willem per ambulans vervoer word. “Die nooddienswerkers het aan my bevestig dat dit baie moeilik en ‘n langsame proses was om Willem uit die rivierbedding te verwyder weens die diep erosieslote.” Uit die ambulans het Riëtte ook in ‘n stadium van die nooddienswerker verneem dat Willem se toestand versleg en hy aan ‘n ventilator gekoppel was. Sy sê net nadat hulle Pretoria ingery het het hulle die nuus gekry dat Willem gesterf het en hulle moet omdraai. In die laatmiddagspitsverkeer het hulle besluit om Groblerdal toe te ry om eersterangse inligting rondom die ongeluk te bekom en hospitaal toe te gaan. “Ons sal nooit weet wat presies gebeur het nie,” sê Riëtte en voeg by dat sy en Willem en die twee kinders se lewens drasties in Junie vanjaar ten goede verander het en hy meer tyd by die huis kon deurbring nadat subkontrakwerk in Noordwes ten einde geloop het. Willem was ook in munisipale kringe bekend, omdat hy vroeër vir langer as twintig jaar aan die Polokwane Munisipaliteit verbonde was. Hy het ook die afgelope sewe jaar sy eie besigheid, WJR Coating gehad.
Naas Riëtte en Johnie, word Willem ook deur hul dogter, Rinelda (10), ‘n leerder verbonde aan Laerskool Pietersburg-Oos oorleef. ‘n Herinneringsdiens word môre (Vrydag) om 11:00 vanuit die Huis van Bediening gehou. “Ons sal sy as in Namibië strooi – dit was sy wens,” sê Riëtte. Foto: Verskaf Dié foto van Willem van der Linde is twee weke gelede geneem. Hy het Vrydag beswyk nadat hy van ‘n brug in Groblersdal afgeval het.
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Third person arrested in Boshielo case >> Third person arrested in Johannesburg >> Tender fraud to the value of almost R70 million RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com A third person was arrested last Thursday for her alleged involvement in the fraud case against former Education Department Head Benny Boshielo and Anna-Marié Gordan, a sen-
ior administration officer at the Department of Education who face charges of fraud of close to R70 million. Hawks Spokesperson Paul Ramaloko on Tuesday confirmed the arrest but was unable to provide the name of the accused as well as elaborate on the court proceedings. “The person was arrested in Johannesburg on Thursday and brought to Polokwane Magistrate’s Court the following day,” he said. He confirmed that the woman appeared on the same fraud charge as Boshielo and Gordan. At the time of going to press all attempts to contact Ramaloko had proved futile. The charges relate to a mobile classroom
project dating back to February and March 2010. During Boshielo’s arrest Ramaloko said the Department of Education issued a three-month tender for the construction of mobile classrooms at different schools across the province but after the period has lapsed Gordan allegedly changed the minutes of the meeting to turn it into a six-month contract. Boshielo allegedly approved the funds for the extended period. Boshielo and Gordan appeared in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on 30 September and was released on bail of R5 000 and R1 000 respectively. They will appear in court again on 4 November.
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impopo has the highest number of rhino poaching incidents and fatalities after the Kruger National Park, that has its statistics listed separately despite large parts falling within the province, with the discovery of another five dead rhinos last week, three on a private game farm and two at Letaba Ranch, a provincial game reserve. As the number of rhinos poached in South Africa since the beginning of 2014 steadily climbs towards the 1 000 mark, acting head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, Yoliswa Siyotula applauded the Organised Crime Unit of the Hawks in Mpumalanga for securing convictions against two rhino poachers. This after the White River Periodical Court handed down an eight-year sentence to Mozambican, Alvao Fagustino Sifundza last week for rhino poaching. In another case in the Nelspruit Regional Court last week, a Vietnamese national Ngoc Cuong Pham was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment and fined R1 million for dealing and being in possession of a rhino horn. Hitting closer to home in Limpopo, one rhino poacher was arrested and two fled after three rhino carcasses with their horns removed were found on a private game farm in the Lephalale area. According to the Head of Communications for the Police in Limpopo, Hangwani Mulaudzi people living on Dikgakeng farm heard shots and upon further investigation noticed unfamiliar tracks in the veld. The Police were notified and one person was found in possession of a hunting rifle and two rhino horns. He was arrested and taken
into custody while his two accomplices fled. Mulaudzi said in a press statement released afterwards that a wounded rhino calf belonging to one of the dead rhinos was discovered nearby. He continued that the incident came soon after two more rhino carcasses were discovered at Letaba Ranch in the Phalaborwa area the week before. A total of 122 rhino have been killed in Limpopo since the beginning of the year, already surpassing the 106 that were slaughtered in the province for the whole of last year. The Democratic Alliance (DA) have added their voice to the ongoing scourge of rhino poaching in the country by implying that government is not doing enough to stop the carnage. DA Shadow Minister of Environmental Affairs, Terri Stander stated in a recent media release that government is failing to treat rhino poaching as a priority crime. “Government is failing to act to deter poachers and syndicates against the slaughter of our rhino, and is failing the men and women who risk their lives combating rhino poaching on a daily basis,” Stander said in the press statement. Stander continued that the release of national crime statistics excluded figures of the ongoing rhino poaching epidemic and questioned government’s lack of statistics as the failure to treat rhino poaching as a priority crime. “After the recent celebration of International Rhino Day it is time for the government to realise that our indigenous fauna is an integral part of our natural heritage. Taking our animal life for granted will have dire consequences for the eco-tourism economy, upon which so many communities rely on for sustenance and jobs,” Stander stated in conclusion.
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Sypaadjie voor landdroshof nou totaal onbegaanbaar >> Voetgangers verplig om in straat te loop >> Munisipaliteit beloof om aandag te gee BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com Die sypaadjie voor die landdroshof in Landdros Maréstraat is deesdae so onbegaanbaar dat voetgangers verplig is om die straat met besige verkeer te deel. Die feit dat die sypaadjie vol los plaveiselstene lê, is egter nie die enigste uitdaging nie, aangesien die sypaadjie baie ongelyk en
smal is weens die groot bome wat ‘n groot gedeelte van die loopvlak in beslag neem en die plaveisel oplig. Tidimalo Chuene, bestuurder kommunikasie en bemarking van die Polokwane Munisipaliteit, sê dat die munisipaliteit die instandhouding van openbare geriewe soos strate en sypaadjies as ‘n prioriteit beskou en dat daar tans aandag gegee word aan die oplossing van die probleem met die sypaadjie.
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hilst poor service delivery by the provincial health care system continues to be reported from across the province it came as no surprise on Thursday when a Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) public hearing questioned the Department of Health on, among others, accrued revenue of almost R400 million, fruitless and wasteful expenditure of more than R27 million, irregular expenditure of more than R800 million and contingent liabilities of more than R1 billion. Lack of competent and skilled employees In answer to Scopa’s queries Head of the Department Sipho Kabane cited the lack of competent and skilled employees and an aged infrastructure as reasons for the errors discovered by the Auditor General’s (AG) report on the 2013/14 financial statements. Scopa committee members refused to accept Kabane’s response and suggested the department
should take matters seriously and implement proper plans to rectify the problems. No system of control The AG’s report revealed that in terms of accrued revenue there was no system of control and consequently the AG was unable to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence to satisfy himself as to whether all debtors that should have been recorded, have been recorded indeed. Kabane responded saying that the department’s infrastructure such as the servers, network connectivity and server rooms were aged and causing frequent system downtimes, especially on Provincial Health Information System (PHIS) which is used to accrue departmental revenue. Insufficient financial skills He further cited personnel challenges such as inadequate staffing and insufficient financial skills contributing to this problem. Scopa Chairperson Rob Tooley questioned the fact that PHIS, implemented in 2010, is still not functioning to its full capacity. Committee member Jacques Smalle demanded an exact date that the system will function 100%. Kabane committed to employ only skilled people with education levels higher than grade
12 in order to address information technology issues. Fruitless and wasteful expenditure: R27,17 million Fruitless and wasteful expenditure to the amount of R27 174 000 was incurred due to expired medicine, negligent litigation cases and interest on late settlement of accounts, a matter recurring from the two previous financial years. Expired medicine totalled R1,8 million while nearly R1,9 million was made up of interest on late settlement of accounts. It was revealed that the department had a 53% vacancy rate in the financial department, possibly the biggest contributing factor to these matters. Irregular expenditure: R870 million Irregular expenditure to the amount of R870 037 000 was incurred as result of payments made in contravention of the supply chain management requirements. Just over R8 million was spend irregular by failing to obtain three price quotations to procure urgent or emergency services and such deviations were not approved by the accounting officer. Scopa urged Kabane to provide the committee with a breakdown of incidences considered as Chatz Connect Groblersdal Chatz Connect Hoedspruit Chatz Connect Jane Furse Chatz Connect Lebowakgomo Chatz Connect Makhado Chatz Connect Mall @ Lebo Chatz Connect Mall of the North Chatz Connect Mokopane Chatz Connect Naboomspruit Chatz Connect Nylstroom Chatz Connect Palaborwa Cell & Sound
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Water levels very low at some reservoirs BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com Water levels at some of the city’s reservoirs remain low and residents are urged to continue to use water sparingly in anticipation of the first rains of the season. The latest report by the Polokwane Municipality stated that on Tuesday the 50 mega litre reservoir stood at a mere 25% (32%) while the new 30 mega litre reservoir held only 38% (30%) of its capacity. The reservoir in Potgieter Avenue contained 89% (90%) of its capacity while the main reservoir in Seshego measured at 72% (74%). The reservoir in Extension 34 stands at 95% (95%). The figures between brackets reflect the levels as reported a week ago.
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emergencies in which three price quotations were not obtained. A further R340 788 000 was regarded as irregular expenditure for information on doctors accommodation that was misplaced and could not be provided to the AG. Material impairment: R401,7 million The department further made a material impairment of R401 746 000 to patient and staff debtors as a result of inadequate debt collection practices while 34% of reported targets and indicators were not consistent with those in the approved annual performance plan and 29% of the targets as required by the National Treasury Guide were not achieved. Other irregularities Lastly the department was questioned about invitations for competitive bidding not being advertised for a minimum required period of 21 days; employees performing remunerative work outside their employment in the department without written permission from relevant authority; and employees of the department whose close family members had a business interest in contracts awarded who failed to disclose such interest.
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RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com Democratic Alliance (DA) Provincial Leader Jacques Smalle last Friday, during a Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) hearing, confronted Premier Stan Mathabatha by pointing out that his office should be an example to other departments in leading the fight against fraud and corruption. Only one issue, irregular expenditure of R23 000, was addressed during the hearing of the Office of the Premier. The matter occurred when an official in supply chain management failed to declare interests and withdrew from processing the transaction which involved his next of kin. The bid winning company also did not declare the close family relationship with the affected official. Replying to the question of what action was taken against the responsible official, Mathabatha answered that the official was transferred from supply chain management with immediate effect pending the outcome of the disciplinary action instituted against him. Smalle said transferring an official from one department in his office to another when there was deliberate intent to mislead and defraud government, cannot be condoned. “As the DA we are calling for harsher sentences or measures to be imposed on officials that clearly contravene state or government processes,” he said. The Office of the Premier committed itself to furnish the committee with the process report in due course.
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uestionable deductions from South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) grants paid out to beneficiaries, especially from elderly people throughout Limpopo has resulted in the Democratic Alliance (DA) seeking a meeting with the Minister of Social Development (DSD), Bathabile Dlamini for a thorough explanation regarding the perceived illegal deductions. According to DA Shadow Minister of Social Security, Lindy Wilson the DA discovered these recurring deductions during a recent oversight visit to a Sassa social grant pay point at Sekutuputu Old Age Home in Lepelle-Nkumpi. Polokwane Observer is also in possession of a number of Sassa beneficiaries’ pay slips
that show questionable recurring deductions for airtime. During the DA’s visit to the old age home several grant recipients handed over evidence that suspected illegal deductions from their grants continue, and have been taking place for over a year. Wilson said the Sassa manager at the specific pay point admitted that these deductions were illegal but indicated that the matter was under investigation. Deductions from social grants have been a bone of contention since last year and despite assurances by Sassa that they will bring an end to these unauthorised deductions, the situation continues unabated. A Sassa beneficiary contacted by Polo kwane Observer yesterday (Wednesday) confirmed that unauthorised airtime deduc-
tions are subtracted from his grant every month without his permission. “The DA has noted that these suspected illegal activities are taking place internally at Sassa, therefore an explanation must be forthcoming from Sassa head office in Pretoria or from the Minister of Social Development. Sassa and the DSD were expected to present their annual reports to the DSD Committee yesterday (Wednesday) and the DA will be pushing for an immediate intervention and explanation from the Minister,” a press statement issued by Wilson stated. She concluded the statement by saying that grants are given to the poorest of the poor in South Africa and the DA will not accept that the vulnerable be subjected to this ongoing corruption any longer. “The DA will continue to monitor the situ-
ANC mandates urgent request for intervention representation >> ANC mandates Exco to make urgent representation to Cabinet on work of intervention team >> Views of alliance partners, community organisations are that administrators no longer serve the interests of the people YOLANDE NEL >>observer.yolande@gmail.com Following its latest Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) meeting on Monday the African National Congress (ANC) has mandated the Executive Council (Exco) to make a direct representation to Cabinet on the work of the administrators and the negative impact of their continued presence in the province. In a media release issued by ANC Provincial Secretary Nocks Seabi it was stated that the PEC had noted concerns by their structures, alliance partners and community organisations
about the continued presence of the national intervention team in Limpopo despite a Cabinet decision to impose partial administrative rule on the provincial government. “The views of our alliance partners and community organisations are that the administrators are no longer serving the interests of the people of Limpopo.” In particular, Seabi said, the ANC in Limpopo had noted the serious allegations of looting, maladministration and poor service delivery made against the administrators that included the audit opinions of the Roads Agency Limpopo (RAL) and the Department of Education that continued to regress under the watchful eyes of the administrators and the increasing maternal and infant mortality rate reported in many hospitals, including Mankweng, George Masebe Hospital at Mokopane and Maphutha Malatji Hospital at Phalaborwa, whereas the Department of Health was run by administrators. “The expressed view of the ANC in Limpopo is that the clear electoral mandate given to the ANC to lead government in Limpopo indicates the confidence the people of Limpopo have in the elected leadership of the ANC to lead the province and not some government officials. In this regard, the ANC has mandated the provincial Executive Council to make
ation carefully and will be visiting Sassa pay points on a regular basis to ensure that the unauthorised deductions come to an end,” the statement ended. The Senior Manager for Media Liaison at Sassa Head Office, Kgomoco Diseko said Sassa does not encourage the practise of debiting beneficiaries’ grant accounts. In cases where beneficiaries notice unauthorised deductions, they are urged to contact the nearest Sassa office for assistance. He added that Sassa has started a campaign of educating beneficiaries throughout the country. “As part of this campaign, door-to-door visits are also conducted in the poorest wards due to barriers in communication and to ensure that grant recipients understand their rights and more access is opened to government services,” Diseko explained.
Alex Taylor kwalifiseer vir nasionale Downsindroomspan direct representation to Cabinet on the work of the administrators and the negative impact of their continued presence to the province.” In the statement there is further reference to the PEC, deliberating on several matters ranging from the state of the organisation and municipalities to that of the province, noting with concern the outcomes of the 2012/ 2013 local government audit of municipalities by the Auditor-General. “These outcomes detail the severity of the challenges facing local government and validate the intervention made earlier this year by the PEC in the governance structures of municipalities in Limpopo. “In addition, the PEC has already commenced with further mechanisms to strengthen governance and service delivery in municipalities. As part of the decisions in the Extended PEC meeting of September 2014, the PEC will implement a concerted plan of action on local government to improve both service delivery and municipal governance.” To a follow-up question on the matter of the proposed Exco representation to Cabinet, ANC Provincial Spokesperson Khumbudzo Ntshavheni explained there was no timeline attached but it was indicated that the request to Cabinet was urgent.
BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com Alex Taylor, oudleerder van Nuwe Horisonskool, het tydens die Suid-Afrikaanse Kampioenskappe vir Atlete met Downsindroom, wat gedurende September in Polokwane plaasgevind het, goue medaljes in diskus, gewigstoot en spiesgooi verwerf en vir deelname aan die Wêreldkampioenskappe gekwalifiseer wat aanstaande jaar in Bloemfontein plaasvind. Taylor het gedurende sy skoolloopbaan ook aan baanitems deelgeneem, maar spits hom deesdae op velditems toe. Hy word afgerig deur sy pa, Daan en sy oom, Ernie wat hom met groot geesdrif en toewyding bystaan. Hy was in 2010 lid van die nasionale span wat Suid-Afrika in Mexiko verteenwoordig het en was ook deel van die span wat in 2012 na Portugal getoer het.
Taylor verwyl sy tyd gedurende die dag by die Polokwane Nasorgsentrum vir Volwasse Verstandelik Gestremdes waar hy baie gewild is onder die inwoners en aan aktiwiteite deelneem wanneer hy nie oefen nie.
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Alex Taylor wys die drie goue medaljes wat hy onlangs verwerf het.
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Masia community to march against alleged rampant land grab >> Community expected to take stance against alleged illegal allocation of sites in Vuwani area >> Alleged illegal sale of sites to unsuspecting persons basis for claims YOLANDE NEL >>observer.yolande@gmail.com
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(Coghsta) MEC Makoma Makurupetje. In a media release by the Masia Traditional Council, under the leadership of Thovhele Nthumeni Masia, it was stated that the community would embark on an early morning protest to express anger at criminals invading their land, identified as Schuinshoogte LT 29. “It is our intention to name and shame these criminals and conmen during this protest.” It was stated that the petition was drawn up against the background of Makhado Local Municipality and the Police having largely ignored their pleas for help to stop what they regarded as rampant land grabs, invasions, looting, theft and criminal activities taking place since 2005. They would, among others, demand the public pronouncement of the farm Schuinshoogte LT 29 in Vuwani and the entire Vyeboom Village to fall under the traditional
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jurisdiction of the Masia Traditional Council as the only recognised traditional authority under Masia, the issuing of a decree and directive against criminals and land invaders to stop allocating illegal residential and business sites in Vuwani and Vyeboom with immediate effect, ordering the perpetrators of crime and land invasion to vacate land illegally occupied, to stop deceiving innocent people and defrauding unsuspecting citizens into paying for stolen land, instructing law enforcement agencies and especially the Police in Vuwani to enforce the law and apprehend thieves stealing land in broad daylight, and instructing the Mayor of Makhado to act swiftly in order to expedite litigation against land invaders and criminals. Matsila concluded by saying they wanted a peaceful protest, but if the march was going to be blocked their people would not oblige to that kind of intimidation.
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RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com The Department of Transport, Safety, Security and Liaison is the defendant in various legal claims, it was revealed on Friday during a public hearing of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa). It was divulged that the department is opposing claims amounting to R625 000 as it believes it has reasonable grounds to defend each claim. The ultimate outcome of these matters cannot presently be determined and as a result no provision for any liability that may result was made in the 2013/14 financial statement. The Auditor General’s (AG) report revealed that the department has materially underspent its budget on administration by R2 526 000 and civilian oversight by R1 480 000. The department cited that its administration department had four vacant funded positions for a general manager corporate services, human resources manager, senior admin officer and driver or messenger which were not filled resulting in the under spending of the budget. The department also set aside R600 000 for securing the service of a fire engineer to develop a fire plan for the department but the Department of Roads and Public Works was not in a position to secure the service. Scopa further questioned the reason why the financial statements submitted for auditing were not prepared in accordance with the prescribed financial reporting framework. Material misstatements of appropriation statement, commitments, leave entitlement, movable tangible assets, key management personnel and impairment of receivables identified by the auditors in the submitted financial statements were subsequently corrected, resulted in the financial statements receiving an unqualified audit opinion.
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‘n Voormalige leerder aan Hoërskool Pietersburg (PHS), Lenize Potgieter is steeds in die intensiewe sorgeenheid van die Montana Netcare Hospitaal nadat sy Saterdagmiddag in ’n ongeluk op die N1-suid naby Hammanskraal beseer is. Haar ma, Heleen, ‘n onderwyser van Laerskool Pietersburg-Oos sê hulle was by ‘n vakansie-oord buite Mookgophong toe die ongeluk gebeur het. “Lenize was van ‘n netbaloefenkamp in Pretoria op pad na ons toe. Volgens ooggetuies het dit gelyk of Lenize se motor se voorste band gebars en sy beheer verloor het. Haar motor het oor die middelman beweeg en teen ‘n aankomende voertuig gebots. Drie mense is in die ander voertuig dood,” sê Heleen. Sy sê Lenize, wat alleen in haar voertuig was, het ernstige inwendige beserings opgedoen asook beserings aan haar pelvis, bors, sleutelbeen en knie wat moontlik kan veroorsaak dat sy vir die volgende jaar buite aksie sal wees. Sy het ook verskeie snywonde aan
haar hand en gesig. Opvolgskanderings sal haar behandelingsproses bepaal. Lenize het tydens haar matriekjaar in 2012 van PHS na Hoërskool Menlopark geskuif om haar netbal te bevorder waarna sy aan die Universiteit van Pretoria sportwetenskappe begin studeer het en vanjaar Protea-kleure in netbal behaal het. “Sy het in Augustus van ‘n toer na Skotland teruggekeer en is ook deel van die Protea o.23-fast five-span en ‘n kranige Protea-ringbalspeler,” sê Heleen en voeg by dat sy waarskynlik ook haar plek in die fast five toer na Nieu-Seeland aanstaande maand sal moet prysgee. Heleen het haar dank teenoor almal vir hul ondersteuning uitgespreek. FOTO: FACEBOOK
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The Department of Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs is an equal opportunity employer with clear employment equity targets. The Department is committed to providing equal opportunities and affirmative action employment practices. It is our intention to promote representation in terms of race, gender and disability. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applications should be submitted on form Z83 obtainable from all Public Service Departments or at www.dpsa.gov.za and must be completed in full. Certified copies of your identity document, and qualifications as well as a CV must be attached. A valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage. The specific reference number for the post must be quoted. Failure to submit the required documents will automatically disqualify applications. Applications should be submitted to: The Head of Department; Department of Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X9485, POLOKWANE 0700 OR delivered personally at 28 Market Street (next to Unisa) Registry Office (First floor). Short-listed candidates for the above posts will be subjected to a Security Clearance, Competency Assessment (SMS posts), and verification of qualifications. All General enquiries should be directed to Ms Mahlangu Violet on 015 294 2046 or Mr Monkoe Mphodi on 015 294 2223 or Ms Mokhomole Makgano at 015 294 2286. NB: Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be considered Note: Contents of this advert is also available on the following websites: www.coghsta.limpopo.gov.za, CLOSING DATE: 24 OCTOBER 2014 Communication will only be limited to shortlisted candidates and if you do not receive any response from us within three (3) months after the closing date, you may regard your application as unsuccessful
Hamermonster einde Oktober weer in hof David Mamvura, ook bekend as die vermeende hamermonster sal aan die einde van Oktober weer in die Polokwane Landdroshof verskyn waar hy om borgtog sal aansoek doen. Mamvura wat na bewering vir langer as twee jaar inwoners van die stad geteister het en vermoedelik met nege sake van huisbraak en verkragting in die stad verbind kan word, is aan die einde van Augustus in hegtenis geneem nadat hy byna ‘n jaar op vrye voet was. Hy is in Augustus 2013 op borgtog van R2 000 vrygelaat en het nooit weer vir hofverskynings opgedaag nie. ’n Lasbrief is vir sy inhegtenisname uitgereik. Volgens die polisie word Mamvura daarvan verdink dat hy ongeveer twee jaar gelede vermoedelik ‘n egpaar in Eduanpark aangeval en die man glo erg met ‘n hamer aangerand het. Die vrou is verkrag. Hy het net met twee selfone gevlug. Twee maande later het hy vermoedelik in Du Plessisstraat ‘n 22-jarige vrou in haar tuinwoonstel vasgebind en verkrag en glo met haar televisie, skootrekenaar en selfoon gevlug. “Die vrou het haarself losgewikkel en na die hoofhuis, waar haar ouers bly, gehardloop waar sy die verkragting bevestig het,” sê provinsiale woordvoerder, Hangwani Mulaudzi.
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Die twee mans, Papiki Mokoena en Eric Mthombeni wat van die moord op Sarel Janse van Rensburg op die plaas Froggy Pond in die Laersdrift-omgewing naby Dullstroom op 18 September verdink word, sal op 3 November weer in die Middelburg Landdroshof verskyn. Janse van Rensburg was alleen op die plaas toe twee mans hom vermoedelik vir werk en water gevra het. Provinsiale polisiewoordvoerder, Ronel Otto het voorheen gesê die mans het Janse van Rensburg huis in agtervolg, oorval en glo met ‘n mes in die bors gesteek. Hy is na bewering ook in die kop geskiet. Die mans het glo met ‘n geldtrommel en huishoudelike items gevlug wat tydens hul arrestasie in hul besit gevind is.
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The Zimbabwean national, Sunganai Kangausaru who also allegedly masqueraded as Mike Twala appeared in the Tzaneen Magistrate’s Court on Monday for allegedly running a bogus FET College in Tzaneen. According to Provincial Police Spokesperson Hangwani Mulaudzi the accused is facing charges of fraud to the value of R1,1 million, identity fraud and contravening of the Immigration Act and will appear in court again on 23 October. It is reported that investigations began when registered students at the college went to the Department of Higher Education to check whether the college was registered with the department. “Investigation revealed that the college was not registered and certificates issued by the college were allegedly fraudulent. Kangausaru was arrested in Mpumalangu on Saturday with a substantial amount of money in his possession,” Mulaudzi said.
New political formation on horizon
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Lepelle-Nkumpi Development Party interim president Phauwe Mphahlele and interim chairperson Meshake Petja with documentary proof seen to substantiate allegations of corruption and other practices that moved them to form the new party.
AfriForum vra veilige drinkwater vir inwoners van Mookgophong en Waterberg BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com Die situasie met watervoorsiening in Mookgophong het AfriForum genoop om ‘n aansoek in die Noord-Gautengse Hooggeregshof te bring om die plaaslike munisipaliteit en die Waterberg Distriksmunisipaliteit te verplig om hul grondwetlike verpligting na te kom en die gemeenskap van voldoende voorraad drinkbare water te voorsien. “Die opgaardamme se afvoerkanale is 44% toegeslik en modder kan dus nie uitgepomp word nie. Die slik in die opgaardamme veroorsaak dat water nie behoorlik kan filtreer nie, wat meebring dat die gemeenskap modderige water kry,” het Philip van Staden, voorsitter van die AfriForum-tak in Mookgophong gesê. Volgens AfriForum is die pompe by die Frikkie Geyser-dampompstasie in Augustus
2013 geïnstalleer en die sentrifugale pompe is ook vervang. Die munisipaliteit ontvang egter volgens Afriforum slegs 50% van die toegelate kwota uit die dam. Volgens Van Staden word daar nie chemikalieë by die water gevoeg nie wat ‘n gesondheidsrisiko inhou. “Chloor word wel by die Nyl-pompstasie bygevoeg wat boorgatwater suiwer. Wanneer iets met die boorgate verkeerd gaan, sal die inwoners dus van ongesuiwerde damwater afhanklik wees, “ meen hy. “AfriForum sal voortgaan met die hofsaak om die owerheid te dwing om hierdie lewensnoodsaaklike diens te lewer. Dit is hulle grondwetlike plig,” het Morné Mostert, AfriForum se koördineerder in Limpopo gesê. Die munisipaliteit kon ondanks verskeie pogings, nie teen druktyd vir kommentaar bereik word nie.
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expenditure within the local municipality dating back to 2010 and remaining unaddressed drove them to form the party and therefore they would only concentrate on the local government elections in their area that included 29 wards, Petja explained. He added that frustration among community members was mounting and they were fed-up with services not being delivered. He stood surprised, he said, that Lepelle-Nkumpi Mayor Ivy Phaahla still remained in her position and was not among those who were recalled earlier this year. According to him they had support from powerful people in the provincial government and within Lepelle-Nkumpi Local Municipality. He said they started with registration of members three weeks ago and bargained on a support base of an estimated 3 000 persons. “We are still looking at welcoming members of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and African National Congress (ANC) as well. The EFF members are not happy with the leadership style of their so-called provincial leadership.” Mphahlele added his voice to the conversation, saying they have attempted to address issues of concern through various government channels in the past but without success. “We don’t know why the ANC is refusing us. Our people are voting for ANC.”
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Polokwane approves Roads Master Plan BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com
Polokwane Municipality approved its Roads Master Plan (RMP), based on a 20 year design period, during the October council meeting. The RMP will be revised every three years and serves as a guideline that will inform future decisions regarding the development of the city and the greater municipal area but will be dependent upon the availability of external funding and input by stakeholders that will result in inclusion into the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and future budgets. According to the report that provides the basis of the RMP, Polokwane Municipality has a vast network of paved and unpaved roads and the roads infrastructure provision backlog increases annually as residential areas expand to the urban edge. Polokwane currently has 1 193 kms of paved roads in the municipal area
which represents only 16,85% of all its roads, whilst 83,15% of roads are unpaved. At least 63% of the entire paved road network’s surface is in some need of maintenance or rehabilitation and the report states that an amount of more than R25 million (in 2009 Rand value) will have to be spent annually to maintain and rehabilitate paved road surfaces. For the maintenance and rehabilitation of unpaved road surfaces, the estimated annual requirement is R1 336 199 378. The RMP also alludes to the Integrated Rapid Public Transport Network (IRPTN) and identifies four phases, being Fluorspar-Seshego, CBD-Fluorspar, Seshego-Moletjie, CBD-Mankweng and the final phase Moletjie to the North-West boundary which is still to be confirmed. The implementation, progress and phase timeframes are however directly linked to the availability of funding and future commuter demand
for the service. According to the report, the proposed alignment of the Fluorspar-Seshego section is currently under construction. The second phase, CBD-Fluorspar will involve the conversion of a section of Church Street into a pedestrianised area to ensure ease of access by commuters. Development trends in the municipal area is one of the factors that informs the RMP and the report states that 3 155 m² of retail, 7 333 m² of offices and 9 933 m² of industrial buildings/warehouses were completed during 2010. The number of residential units completed over the same period was 223 for houses and 192 for flats and town houses. The total area developed in terms of residential development was 55 049 m². According to the report, Polokwane’s population was 509 569 in 2013 and is estimated to be 759 558 by 2032, which is the design year of the RMP.
Kerk Street, of which a portion is earmarked for pedestrianisation.
Thuli Madonsela draws packed hall at UL >> Spoke on upholding and promoting ethics in government and public institutions >> “An institution that rights administrative wrongs” BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com
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ublic Protector Thuli Madonsela visited the city on Tuesday evening and addressed students and guests in an above capacity packed Onkgopotse Tiro Hall on the campus of the University of Limpopo (UL). Early on during the proceedings, UL ViceChancellor Mahlo Mokgalong had to be excused briefly to facilitate the entry of a large group of students that were refused entry by security staff due to no more seating being available. Mokgalong invited the crowd to fill up the passages and enjoy the company. The topic of Madonsela’s speech was “The role played by public officials and politicians in upholding and promoting ethics in government and public institutions”. She alluded to the fact that upholding and promotion of high ethical standards is a pillar of a strong government and community and that it places a huge responsibility on officials of government and public institutions. “If ethics fail, the whole system is unreliable and it impacts on every citizen, businesses and the sustainability of institutions. The Public Protector’s vision is to be a trusted and accessible institution that rights administrative wrongs and consistently acts with integrity to ensure fair, accountable and responsive decision-making, service and
good governance in all state affairs and public administration in every sphere of government,” Madonsela said. “Corruption is corruption and the amount involved is not the material issue. The Public Protector’s office will pursue its mandate regardless of the status or position of the person involved,” Madonsela said during
a media briefing that took place after the lecture. Questions posed by the audience did not necessarily focus on the topic of the evening and Makgalong at a stage remarked that many of the questions raised were obviously based on misunderstandings and lack of proper knowledge. He invited students with questions to meet with him on Wednesday afternoon (yesterday) to enable UL to clarify the issues of concern. Madonsela was escorted from the premises by three police vehicles with flashing blue lights.
UL Vice-Chancellor Mahlo Mokgalong looks on as Public Protector Thuli Madonsela receives questions from the floor. Photo: Barry Viljoen
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UL considers options after ANC claims YOLANDE NEL >>observer.yolande@gmail.com The management of the University of Limpopo (UL) has noted with disgust what they referred to as an uninformed statement attributed to African National Congress (ANC) Provincial Spokesperson Khumbudzo Ntshavheni claiming that it collaborated with the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) to rig last week’s Student Representative Council (SRC) elections at the institution. The EFF emerged the victors by taking ten of the 13 general seats, inclusive of six general seats and all four faculty seats, according to Chris Ramafalo who is spokesperson for the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) in Limpopo. He said the Progressive Youth Alliance (PYA) secured five general seats and the Student Christian Organisation (SCO) two. On behalf of the university’s Executive Management Committee, UL spokesperson Kgalema Mohuba said in its rejection of the despicable and libellous claim due to its lack of veracity at any level the university was considering a number of options at its disposal to correct the malicious statement. “It would not allow its reputation and integrity to be besmirched in this manner.” He said the elections were incidenced-free conducted by the IEC, a Chapter 9 institution which has an obligation to be impartial as enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. “These unfortunate statements by Ms Ntshavheni (as reported in a mainstream weekly publication) therefore suggest that she does not have confidence in the credibility of the IEC, including the deployed party agents who closely monitored this process. “As a university, we are thankful to the IEC for the sterling work, and mostly to our student populace who were fully committed to this course, and insured that they supported all processes as established in the Electoral Code,” he concluded. Ahead of the elections EFF Provincial Convenor Michael Mathebe told Polokwane Observer they were eyeing the president’s position and about eight or nine of the seats.
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18 October >> Prom Night takes place at Bolivia Lodge at 17:30 for 18:00. Tickets cost R100 per person. Sharon Stander: 079 887 0043. >> Childline and BodyLife Gym present a Family Fun-run for Anti-rape Awareness at Childline’s offices at 17 Hans van Rensburg Street. Registration is from 06:00 and the run starts at 07:00. Entry fee is R25 per person and pre-registration may be done at Childline or BodyLife Gym. Wollies Wolhuter: 082 319 4899. 19 Oktober >> Die gospelsanggroep LiG-WeG tree om 18:30 gratis by die NG Kerk Pietersburg-Noord op. Lea Human: 015 287 9702. 25 October >> Cansa’s Candle of Hope Ceremony takes place at the Theunis Fichardt hospitium at 17:30 for 18:00 to honour those who lost the battle against cancer and for those left behind. Karin Human: 015 297 1268. 30 Oktober tot 1 November >> Handgeduntes Mark hou ‘n kreatiewe kuiermark met slegs handvervaardigde artikels by die NG Kerk PietersburgNoord in Dorpstraat. Verrigtinge vind Donderdag en Vrydag van 10:00 tot 18:00 en Saterdag van 09:00 Ansie du Toit, Handgeduntes tot 14:00 Mark se koördineerder, brei plaas. artikels vir die mark.
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1 November >> Autism Awareness Walk takes place at Thornhill Shopping Centre from 07:00 to 11:00 and the proceeds go towards charity. Entry fee is R20 per person. Marise Rademan: 081 287 4279. >> ‘n Denim en Diamonds Dans word deur Pietersburg Laerskool (PLS) se bulletjierugbyspanne in die skoolsaal aangebied. Kaartjies kos R120 per persoon wat ‘n ete insluit. Kinders betaal R30 en kry ‘n worsbroodjie. Geld wat ingesamel word, gaan vir bulletjierugby en die inkomste van die veiling en ander bydraes gaan vir Hoop vir Kinders en minderbevoorregte kinders van PLS (ystertjies). Ansie Nel: 084 503 8322. 1 to 2 November >> The Weekend Warrior Mud Event takes place at Zwartkloof farm in Mookgophong with prizes to the value of more than R70 000. Entrance fee is R250 per vehicle (maximum four passengers) and R300, including camping, payable at the entrance. Weekend Warrior members will receive R50 per vehicle discount, payable on the day. The event starts at 10:00 and ends at about 23:00 with the 4x4 obstacle route closing at 17:00. Charles Smith: 083 469 7586 8 November >> Die Suid-Jolytfees vind om 08:00 op die Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé se sportterrein plaas. Kunstenaars soos Etha, Hans Drommedaaris en Thys die Bosveldklong tree op met stalletjies en ‘n braai- en potjiekoskompetisie. Karen Kruger: 079 993 0048. 21 November >> Elizma Theron tree om 19:00 by Café Pavilion op. Kaartjies kos R100 per persoon. Raymond Bronkhorst: 079 034 2312.
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Dié kreatiewe vroue kom dwarsdeur die jaar elke Maandag bymekaar om items te maak wat Handgeduntes Mark se sukses verseker. Hulle is Ansie du Toit en Erina van der Merwe (voor). Agter is Henti Wentzel, Annelie Redelinghuys, Hilde Malan, Nerina Bosman, Linda Hislop, Linette Scott en Chrissie Blignaut. FOTO: ELNA ESTERHUYSEN
Handgeduntes Mark spreek van plaaslike kreatiwiteit ELNA ESTERHUYSEN >>observer.elna@gmail.com ‘n Mark met unieke handgemaakte items van sowat 50 uitstallers waar jy na hartelus in ‘n rustige omgewing kan snuffel, kuier en koop. Dié dorpsgevoel van toeka se dae ervaar jy by Handgeduntes Mark wat om die draai is. Daar word saamgewerk en -gekuier in die buitelug of in die saal tussen oorspronklike handgemaakte produkte en geselsies aangeknoop met uitstallers wat passievol hul produkte vervaardig het. Ansie du Toit, koördineerder van die kreatiewe kuiermark sê vanjaar se nuwe toevoeging is die mansgeskenkstalletjie. “Stalletjies met onder meer gehekelde kant, ingelegde ar-
Wees deel van ‘n geestelike musiekbelewenis in die stad ELNA ESTERHUYSEN >>observer.elna@gmail.com Polokwane kan byvoorbaat uitsien na die gratis optrede van vier bekende gospelsangers op 22 Oktober by Taberna DeiOoskampus, Bekkerstraat wat mense deur musiek en liriek tot nuwe toewyding aan die Here oproep. Die optrede om 19:00 van Jan de Wet, Dewald Gouws, Willie Joubert en Leon Ferreira staan as die Manne wat Gloprojek bekend en is gebore uit die sangers se behoefte om verder momentum te gee aan die landwye herlewing en vars geestelike belewenis wat die afgelope jare deur gospelmusiek teweeggebring is. Gewilde plaaslike kunstenaar, Dewald Gouws beskou homself as ‘n gewone ou met ‘n roeping wat vertrou dat die salwing van God lewens sal FOTO: VOORSIEN
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Marika Bierman took this picture of a sunset in Mabalingwe Nature Reserve.
tisjokke, paletmeubels, vars groente, biltong en droëwors behoort ook groot aftrek te kry.” Die teetuin, ‘n kunstenaar wat skilder en een wat porseleinherstelwerk doen en plaaslike kunstenaars en skole wat optree, kleur die mark verder in. Die mark vind van Donderdag, 30 Oktober tot Saterdag, 1 November by die NG Kerk Pietersburg-Noord se kerksaal in Dorpstraat plaas en is Donderdag en Vrydag van 10:00 tot 18:00 oop en Saterdag van 09:00 tot 14:00. Die uitstallersfooi word aan Noordgemeente geskenk wat hul fasiliteite gratis beskikbaar stel. Skakel Ansie du Toit vir enige navrae by 082 703 8486.
Dewald Gouws, Jan de Wet, Leon Ferreira en Willie Joubert tree op 22 Oktober in Polokwane as deel van die Manne wat Glo-projek op.
verander. Jan de Wet, die pionier van Afrikaanse Christelike musiek het 44 jaar gelede sy eerste gospelopname gedoen en tree voltyds met die Woord in sang op. Willie Joubert is reeds 25 jaar voltyds in geestelike musiekbediening betrokke en Leon Ferreira het in 1992 sy eerste CD-opname gemaak en het al 13 musiekproduksies voltooi. Kollekte sal teen die einde van die aand opgeneem word.
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Avis Van Rental has moved into spacious new premises at 80 Silicon Street, Ladine.
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Some of the range of trailers that is available at Avis Van Rentals in Polokwane.
Avis Van Rentals now in Ladine >> Bigger premises allow for better service >> Linked to Avis’ 24-hour call centre Warren Blunt >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com
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n order to provide a better and more efficient service to their clients in Limpopo, Avis Van Rentals in Polokwane have moved into their bigger premises at Ladine in the beginning of October. Their spacious new premises at 80 Silicon Street, Ladine is home to a range of trucks, bakkies and trailers that are available to take care of any transportation needs from BelaBela to Musina and throughout Limpopo. The friendly and helpful personnel at Avis Van Rentals in Polokwane will assist clients with fast, efficient service and reliable drivers to take care of any need. Their many clients include government departments, large transport companies, fleet owners, insurance companies and private individuals wanting to rent a truck or bakkie to move or for other purposes. Because all Avis branches are linked by computer countrywide clients can be assured that any transport needs will be taken care of with the excellent 24-hour service that is available at all Avis Van Rentals branches in South Africa. In addition, Avis Van Rentals will deliver the truck of your choice to your doorstep if necessary. A further service to their clients is that all Avis bakkies and trucks are fitted with satellite tracking devices thus adding further value for the customers who know that they can keep track of their load. For the best advice and quick service for any transportation rental enquiry call Avis Van Rentals on 0861 424 424 or go to www.avis. co.za.
The friendly and helpful personnel at Avis Van Rentals in Ladine, Polokwane will take care of any transportation need. From left are Boitshepo Rakabe (Key Accounts Manager), Japhta Maleka (Driver), Martel Daniels (Owner), Samantha Subhan (Rental Sales Agent), Mahlatse Laka (Driver) and Oscar Thobejane (Rental Sales Agent).
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>> Crowning of Prom King and Queen the highlight BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com
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rom fever is in the air and on Friday (tomorrow) evening the winners of this year’s competition will be announced at Bolivia Lodge. The highlight will be the crowning of the Prom King and Queen from nominations made by Sharon Stander, Community Mobiliser of Cansa Polokwane as well
as contestants who entered themselves. Awards will also be made to the best designer, make-up artist, hairstylist and photographer of the year and the event will also serve as the launch of the 2015 competition. Tickets for the event cost R100 per person. A cash bar and light meals will be available. Bolivia Lodge has a special offer on accommodation of R350 per room (single) and R450 per room (double) for out of town entrants and their families or friends. Bolivia Lodge is the main sponsor and Cansa Polokwane is a beneficiary of the competition.
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This search is still on for Miss Summer Glitz SA 2014 with the closing date of 23 October fast approaching and those aspiring to wear the crown should act fast and enter now. The highlight of the pageant, the final judging and crowning will take place at Protea Hotel Ranch Resort on 25 October. Pageant Director, Katryn Barwise says girls and ladies between the ages of one and 24 can enter and they should, apart from the entry fee of R150, bring along a hygiene pack of small gifts for a girl child in need. The competition is a youth development pageant to provide local girls with a platform to make a difference and build their self-confidence. Three winners in every one of the six age categories will be crowned and rewarded with great prizes. “This is an event for the whole family and starts at 09:00 for entries, followed by the main event at 10:00,” says Barwise. According to Barwise, some entries have been received as yet and she believes that more entrants will come forward during the last week. The event is hosted by Limpopo Beauty Modelling Academy and Polokwane Observer is the print media sponsor. The entry form for the competition appears in today’s issue of Polokwane Observer on page 18.
Net twee dae oor om vir bruidskompetisie te stem BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com Opwinding vir Mall of the North se Bruidskompetisie loop hoog en daar is nog net twee dae oor om vir jou gunstelingbruid te stem. René van der Merwe, bemarkingsbestuurder van Mall of the North, sê 65 inskrywings is ontvang nadat vyf pare weens persoonlike redes onttrek het. Binne die eerste drie stemdae is reeds meer as 10 000 stemme uitgebring. “Die stemlyn vir die tweede fotoblad wat twee weke gelede in Beeld gepubliseer is, sluit op 17 Oktober,” sê Van der Merwe en verduide-
lik dat slegs die 15 bruidspare wat die meeste stemme kry na die eindrondte deurdring wat van 23 tot 26 Oktober plaasvind. Die wenner word op 1 November tydens ‘n gala-aand aangekondig waarvan besonderhede later sal verskyn. Van der Merwe sê die bruidskou vind vanaf 26 Oktober tot 2 November in Mall of the North plaas en moedig bruidspare aan om soveel moontlik stemme te werf omdat R150 000 en ‘n nuwe Volkswagen Polo TSi op die spel is. SMS bruid en die nommer van jou gunstelingpaartjie na 33844. SMS’e kos R1,50.
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IEC aims to increase youth registration >> ‘Strengthening civic and electoral democracy’ >> ‘Increase the registration of youth’ HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za
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n its endeavour to promote civic and electoral democracy the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) launched its Schools Democracy Week at Poo Secondary School, Sekhukhune district on Monday. The programme will run the entire week and intends involving nearly 300 secondary schools in the province, targeting 16 to 18 year old learners.
IEC Provincial Spokesperson, Chris Ramafalo said the commission came up with the initiative after realising that most students don’t understand or know what democracy is and as a result failed to register as voters in the 2014 South African general elections conducted in May. “Plenty of young people did not register to vote and that was a concern to us. Through this initiative we aim to increase the registration of youth and initiate a robust and sustainable process of democracy education in the schooling system in the future and for the 2016 elections,” Ramafalo said. “We want students to know more about democracy, their rights and responsibilities as voters, how to register to vote, how to vote and how to think critically about democratic issues. We also want to increase the registration of the youth aged 16 and above on the National Voters’s Roll,” he said.
Prestigious award for Maxi’s at The Ranch WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Maxi’s at Caltex 5-Star Stop The Ranch earned well deserved recognition for delivering good service and tasty meals when they won the 2013 award for Best Transient Store on all the main routes in South Africa, beating 14 other Maxi’s in the process. Although the owner, Jan de Beer refused to take any credit for winning the award last Wednesday, he commended the management and staff at Maxi’s for the friendly and professional manner they go about providing a superior service to their customers travelling along the N1 between Mokopane and Polokwane. Since taking over the restaurant and service station three years ago, De Beer and the manager Erika Twine have implemented a professional and helpful approach among all of the personnel and a neat appearance at the premises that has made travellers come back for more. The restaurants were judged on customer service, quality and presentation of meals, cleanliness and appearance of the premises and the profitability of the establishment. Maxi’s head office also had a number of ‘ghost’ clients visiting the restaurant to test the service and food and also conducted a number of unannounced site visits to check for con-
sistency in delivering a superior and friendly service to their customers. In addition to Maxi’s at Caltex 5-Star Stop The Ranch being the best along the major routes in the country, the Caltex 5-Star Stop won an award for the best retailer to prove that Caltex 5-Star Stop The Ranch is the best place to stop for a quick meal, a short rest or filling up before continuing on your journey in Limpopo.
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Managing Director Jan de Beer, Manager Erika Twine and Maxi’s Operational Manager John May with the award.
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Maxi’s at Caltex 5-Star Stop The Ranch has been named the Best Transient Store on all main routes in South Africa. Pictured with the award is manager, Erika Twine with some of the personnel at Maxis The Ranch.
Maxi’s at Caltex 5-Star Stop The Ranch Manager, Erika Twine with some of the grillers and restaurant employees with the Best Transient Store award the restaurant won last week.
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Morsjorse ontsier area om poskantoor BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com
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Die man het verlede Saterdag doodluiters van swart sakke met tuinafval in die oop veld agter die Peter Mokaba Stadion ontslae geraak en boonop verontwaardig op navrae in dié verband gereageer.
se skakelafdeling in Pretoria opgeneem wat verseker het dat die saak aandag geniet. Thomas Muthathi, waarnemende takbestuurder van die hoofposkantoor het dieselfde dag teruggeskakel en bevestig dat die gemors opgeruim is en dat dit voortaan op ‘n gereelder basis gedoen sal
ir klante wat die hoofposkantoor in die stad besoek in die hoop dat daar tog te midde van die staking wat nou twee maande duur, ‘n brief of tjek in die posbus sal wees, is die ruimte voor die posbusse ontsier met pamflette, papier en foutiefgesorteerde pos. Lede van die publiek verkies skynbaar om nie van die asblikke wat by die ingang tot die area voorsien word, gebruik te maak nie en eerder die posbuslokaal as ‘n weggooiplek te sien. FOTO’S: BARRY VILJOEN Polokwane ObRegs: Die posbuslokaal ‘n week gelede. server het die saak Bo: Die posbuslokaal was vir ‘n wyle skoon vroeër verlede week maar kort daarna weer bemors soos met die poskantoor vroeër.
word. Muthathi het ‘n beroep op die publiek gedoen om van die asblikke wat voorsien word, gebruik te maak. Met Polokwane Observer se besoek Vrydag was die poskantoor skoon en netjies, maar Saterdag was die area in dieselfde vuil toestand as vroeër.
R9 million toilet contract abandoned BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Sekhukhune District Municipality has forwarded a letter to Executive Mayor David Magabe, requesting his urgent intervention into the saga of an abandoned R9 million toilet project at Saaiplaas Village. Lucas Tala, DA councillor in the municipality, claims in a media release that it appointed a contractor at a cost of R9 million to build 2 457 toilets in Saaiplaas village between November 2013 and March this year. “The contactor has managed to complete only 1 335 units and vanished with the money, leaving behind an estimated
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1 122 incomplete toilets. Some holes were excavated and other units did not get past foundations. The DA has now discovered that children are playing in the excavated holes and foundations. The quality of the completed toilets is also questionable as some of them are starting to crack. It is clear that the safety of the children is at stake taking into consideration that it is rainy season. It is unacceptable for the municipality to spend such an amount of money and fail to put measures in place to monitor the contractor’s work,” Tala commented. According to Tala, the project left more than 150 local workers stranded waiting for the contractor to come back and to continue with their daily jobs.
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“The DA wants Mayor Magabe to urgently establish independent investigations to probe this toilet project and compel the contractor to come back and finish this shoddy work with immediate effect. We gave the Mayor seven days to intervene and failure to that, the DA will request the Public Protector to probe this toilet saga to establish if correct procedures were followed in appointing the contractor judging by his shoddy work,” a media release issued by Tala read. At the time of going to press, comment could not yet be sourced from Willy Mosoma, Spokesperson for the municipality, while Magabe was reportedly also out of the office on official business.
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In James Bond-styl, die tema van die aand, het matrikulante van die CVO Skool Vivo onlangs hul spogafskeid gehou. Die graad 12-leerders en hul metgeselle het in droomuitrustings die aand by Meropa Casino & Entertainment World terdeë geniet.
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‘n Boer van die Palmietfontein-kleinhoewes slaan vuur om te verhoed dat die vlamme oor die dienspad spring.
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Boere, muni oorweeg regstappe oor brande op kleinhoewe >> Vee doodgebrand en honderde hektaar weiding vernietig >> Groot deel van munisipale wildreservaat brand af RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com
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Die elfjarige Madeleine Janse van Rensburg blus vlamme langs die heining.
ie Polokwane Munisipaliteit en kleinhoewe-eienaars van Palmietfontein gaan moontlik regstappe neem na ‘n brand wat verlede Donderdag vermoedelik deur stakende werknemers van Silicon Smelters gestig is en miljoene rand se skade aangerig het. Polokwane Observer het by een van die kleinhoewe-eienaars verneem dat daar reeds korrespondensie met Silicon Smelters
Ongeveer ses hektaar van Zach Viljoen se ouers se kleinhoewe het afgebrand.
se bestuur was oor moontlike eise wat teen die maatskappy ingestel gaan word om vir skade aan weiding en eiendom te vergoed. Polokwane Munisipaliteit se kommunikasie- en bemarkingsbestuurder, Tidimalo Chuene sê die regsafdeling van die munisipaliteit oorweeg regstappe. “Dit is nie maklik om die skuldige persone uit te wys nie en die regsafdeling is besig om inligting in te samel. Sodra alle inligting bekom is, sal ons die proses aan die rol sit,” sê sy. ‘n Donker rookwolk was sedert die brand vir dae lank aan die suidoostelike deel van die stad sigbaar. Kleinhoewe-eienaars het Donderdagmiddag saamgespan om die vernietigende veldbrand, wat deur sterk wind in die rigting van Palmietfontein-kleinhoewes aangejaag is, te keer. Danie Janse van Rensburg was een van vele gemeenskapslede wat onverpoos die vuur probeer blus het en moes vinnig reageer om 42 kalwers uit die pad van die brand te kry. “Dit was genade van Bo dat ek geen vee verloor het nie. Daar is wel duisende rand se wei-
dingskade en my bakkie het ongeveer R20 000 se skade opgedoen,” sê Janse van Rensburg. Hy sê ander kleinhoewe-eienaars het gerapporteer dat ongeveer ses varke doodgebrand het, terwyl ander baie skade aan plaasimplemente het. Na verneem word het tussen 18 en 20 kleinhoewes en twee plase gebrand. Zach Viljoen, wie se ouers se kleinhoewe in die brand vernietig is, sê sy ouers het gelukkig geen skade aan eiendom nie, maar ongeveer ses hektaar se veld is vernietig. Chuene sê ‘n groot deel van die Polokwane Wildreservaat het ook afgebrand. “Ons kan nog nie met sekerheid die omvang van die skade bepaal nie, maar kan wel bevestig dat grootskaalse skade aangerig is. Ons is ook nie bewus van enige diere wat beseer of doodgebrand het nie,” sê sy. Silicon Smelters se korporatiewe bestuurder: menslike hulpbronne en regsaangeleenthede, Willie van Rooyen sê ‘n loonskikking is reeds Vrydag met stakers beding. Hy sê die splinters, wat dae aanhou smeul het, word as resideermiddel in die smeltingsproses gebruik en dat skadeberaming nog nie voltooi is nie. “Ons is bewus daarvan dat kleinhoewe-eienaars en die munisipaliteit regstappe oorweeg. Rondom die Silicon-perseel is brandpaaie gemaak en ons kon tydens inspeksie geen plek identifiseer waar die brand moontlik kon versprei het wat die brand op die kleinhoewes begin het nie,” sê Van Rooyen. Hy sê hulle vermoed stakers het wel die brand op die perseel by die houtsplinterhope begin. KorresponHope houtsplinters op Silicon Smelters se perseel het vir densie tussen boere, die munisipaliteit en Silicon Smelters word tans dae lank gesmeul nadat stakers dit vermoedelik aan die uitgeruil. brand gesteek het.
Meropa announces three lucky holiday winners WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com
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Regular Meropa Casino & Entertainment World patron, Tom Manaswa holding his R30 000 free play voucher with Meropa Marketing and Promotions Manager, Raksha Gunpath.
Loyal Meropa Casino & Entertainment World patrons that played slots or tables from the end of August until Sunday to be in line to win a decade of holidays at Sun City were finally rewarded when the winners were announced on Sunday. The 18 finalists received free play casino vouchers, before Mokgadi Moremi, Pheladi Mahwibila and Tom Manaswa were announced as the three lucky winners. Manaswa also won a R30 000 free play voucher at the lucky draw beforehand.
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The winners of ten years of holidays at Sun City are Tom Manaswa, Mokgadi Moremi, Meropa Marketing and Promotions Manager, Raksha Gunpath, holiday winner Pheladi Mahwibila, Meropa Promotions and Event Coordinator, Russia Chabalala and Meropa Promaotions and Events Coordinator, Matjatji Harpestad.
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Account number: Be at least 18 and not older than 25 years of age on 5 December 2014 Be at least 15 and not older than 18 years of age on 5 December 2014 9266828720 Be a resident of Limpopo and be in possession of a valid South African ID/ passport Be in possession of a Matric Certificate or equivalent qualification (if relevant) Not be engaged or be married & never had a marriage annulled or given birth to a child & not be pregnant Not have visible tattoos or have a criminal record. False information may lead to disqualification. The judges’ decision is final & no correspondence will be entered into Submit a personal CV, certified copy of ID document, and a motivation of why you should be selected as a finalist, in no more that 160 words 9. Attach two recent A4 colour photographs (one head and shoulders, one full length) dressed appropriately, and of good quality. Please note that the first judging is on the photos. The photographs will not be returned 10. An administration fee of R400 (non refundable) must accompany the application, 11. All completed entry forms, ID copy, motivation and proof of payment must be faxed to 015 291 4836/ mailed to P O Box 1144, Polokwane, 0700/ hand delivered to 29 Jorissen Street, Polokwane, 0699
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he organisers and sponsors of the Miss Limpopo/Miss Limpopo Teen 2015 pageant have extended the entry date to 31 October after many hopefuls were unable to submit their entry forms due to the ongoing Post Office strike. Event Organiser René Kidd said it was decided to extend the date because they wanted to give everyone an equal opportunity. “Our province is big and most girls come from far flung areas and rely on the Post Office to send their entries. We have received quite a number of entries but not exactly the amount we envisaged. We want more entries hence we have extended the entry date so that we can give everyone a chance.” Kidd also mentioned that those who are unable to send their entries via land mail can email them to renekidd@gmail. com. This year’s event will be held at Meropa Casino & Entertainment World on 6 December. Tickets for the event will be available as from 1 November which is also the date on which when the entrants will have their first interview and the 10 finalists in each of the Miss Limpopo and Miss Teen competitions selected. Kidd pointed out that the winner of the Miss Limpopo title has automatic entry to the Miss South Africa 2015 competition.
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Kholofelo Lekganyane, Miss Limpopo 2014 joined the community of Polokwane for the Cansa Relay For Life as part of her community outreach programme.
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James Gutsche, voorsitter van Tafelronde Impala 157, oorhandig ‘n tjek vir R35 000 aan Adri Ras, streekbestuurder van Kansa Limpopo terwyl Monika de Beer, voorsitter van die Relay for Life-reëlingskomitee toekyk.
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ging gestap. Na dié rondte het versorgers en persone wat hulle vir die welsyn van kankerpasiënte beywer, aan die beurt gekom. Die plaaslike Bikers That Care-motorfietsklub het die baan vir die spanne geopen en aan talle jong ondersteuners ‘n geleentheid gebied het om as passasiers op die ysterperde om die baan te ry. Die tradisionele luminaria-plegtigheid het om 20:00 plaasgevind toe die stadion se ligte vir 15 minute afgeskakel is en kerse wat in
sand binne papiersakke aangesteek is, die binnekant van die roete verlig het. Op die sakkies was foto’s en boodskappe van mense wat weens kanker gesterf het. Booth sê deurnagvermaak het moeë deelnemers gehelp om tot die afsluiting, met die vrylating van duiwe, deur te druk. Booth het tydens die afsluitingseremonie sy dank teenoor kankeroorlewendes, borge, spanne en die persone wat die kosstalletjies beman het, uitgespreek.
Builders Warehouse General Manager, Sundoor Dookey (far right) and his team enthusiastically lend their presence and support to the annual Cansa Relay for Life last Friday.
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Heartbreaking scenes unfold at Cansa Relay For Life >> Heart-rendering scenes brought together people of Lim who ignored dreary weather to support worthy cause >> Participants overcome by raw emotion when confronted by effects of life-claiming Cancer
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eart-rendering scenes brought together the people of Limpopo who ignored Friday evening’s dreary weather to support the annual all-night Cansa Relay For Life in Polokwane. Participants were overcome by raw emotion when confronted by the realities and effects of life-claiming Cancer as a group of survivors slowly made their way around the track at the old Peter Mokaba Stadium as a usual precursor to the night’s programme. Outsiders were confronted by the sight of an evidently growing number of young children affected by various forms of Cancer, compared to other years when the odd child attracted attention among the large group of bearers of medals and purple T-shirts emblazoned with the single word ‘Survivor’. Upon their return to the starting point they left white lilies at a spot dominated by a large white paper bag for Wilma Jocks filled with white candles, placed there for the symbolic lighting of candles. Last to leave a lily was her husband, André. Adding to the build-up was a group of motorcyclists who made dreams come true by offering rides on the back of their big machines amid roaring noise; more so for a little blind girl who held on for
dear life as she was escorted around the field. Later on scores of participants pledged their support to the cause driven by the Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa) in Limpopo by completing laps around the course that extended until early Saturday morning when the closing ceremony brought an end to yet another Cansa Relay For Life hosting. Corporates went all out in attracting attention with their displays and stands where teams gathered throughout the night to take part in the ongoing relay. At around 20:00 all went quiet for 15 minutes for the purpose of remembering those who have died, battled or overcome Cancer. In the dark it was easy not to notice the presence of a teenager whose health apparently allowed him to only watch the proceedings from a distance. For a moment it was as if the sound of growing sobs of those who missed loved ones enforced the human circle that formed around the field to witness the burning of white candles in white paper bags. They stood united under the banner of fighting a silent killer.
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Premier challenges unemployed graduates Herbert Rachuene >>herbert@mailbox.co.za
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remier Stan Mathabatha has challenged 50 unemployed graduates to embrace and make the best of an opportunity that presented itself when they were chosen by the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) to participate in a learnership programme which focuses on television and film skills. Mathabatha spoke at the launch of the programme which is spearheaded by the Office of the Premier and other role players in Polokwane yesterday (Wednesday). “This is a lifetime opportunity for you. Therefore I want you to embrace this opportunity with the knowledge that thousands of other young people have wanted to be part of this programme. We expect discipline, focus, dedication and hard work. We will be monitoring your progress from time to time,” Mathabatha said.
Mathabatha expressed his gratitude towards the SABC and other role players for creating the opportunity for young persons from the province. “We have a lot of unemployed graduates in the province and it is not a desirable situation. This is part Photo: Herbert Rachuene of creating work opportunities in the film Premier Stan Mathabatha receives a token of appreand television industry and I hold no doubt ciation from Frans Matlala, Executive in the Office of that this also a dream come true and a life the SABC Group Chief Executive Officer. changing opportunity for them,” emphaare investing in the youth because they are the sised Mthabatha. Frans Matlala, Executive in the office of the SABC Group Chief Executive future,” Matlala stated. He also mentioned that learners will be Officer said they are happy to have launched given stipends as per the relevant legislation the programme in Limpopo. “We will be going and policies that govern learnerships. to other provinces but we thought we should Mokobane Mogashoa, one of the graduates start here in Limpopo because this is a winning chosen to participate in the programme which province. This is a six month programme and commenced last week already, said he was they will get a South African Qualifications happy to be part of the course and promised Authority Certificate once they have completed to make use of every opportunity to gain the programme. Education and skills developknowledge and skills from it. ment is our priority and with this initiative we
Applications for NPO funding awaited BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com The Department of Health and Social Development is calling for funding proposals from nonprofit, non-governmental, community based and faith based organisations as well as cooperatives, rendering social welfare and community development services in all five districts of the province. The funding is for a period of three years, namely 2015/16 to 2017/18. Adele van der Linde, Media Liaison Officer of the department, said non-profit organisations (NPOs) rendering services in early childhood development (including non-centre based), home community based care, community based ser-
vices for children, child and youth care centres, victim empowerment programmes, services to older persons, services to people with disabilities, services to families, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation services on substance abuse, social crime prevention, youth development services, cooperatives and sustainable livelihoods projects can apply. Organisations or cooperative managed by women, people living with disability and unemployed youth are especially encouraged to apply. Successful NPOs will enter into a contract with the department for a period of one year and further funding into the next financial years will depend on compliance with funding requirements. Requirements for funding are outlined in
a guideline document which is available at all five district offices of the department. One of the requirements is the compulsory attendance of briefing sessions, scheduled at various centres from Thursday (today) in Waterberg district. Briefings in Mopani, Sekhukhune and Vhembe districts already took place. Briefing sessions will still be conducted in Capricorn District on Friday (tomorrow). For more information regarding the venue and time of the forthcoming sessions, the Department’s NGO Funding and Community Development offices at 18 College Street, Polokwane could be visited or contacted on 015 293 6024, 015 293 6565, 015 293 6183, or 015 293 6163 during office hours.
Deputy Minister of Labour visits labour centres in Polokwane Herbert Rachuene >>herbert@mailbox.co.za
The Consul General of Portugal, Luisa da Palma Fragoso (second from right) with from the left, her husband Jose Fragoso, and leading Polokwane businesspersons Tony Caldeira (founder of Goseame Fruit & Veg) and Frank Ferreira. Photo: Warren Blunt
Portuguese Consul General visits Polokwane Warren Blunt >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com The Consulate General of Portugal, Luisa da Palma Fragoso visited Polokwane last Wednesday to interact with Portuguese residents living in the city and to update them on visa requirements and other relevant information needed for passports and other consular affairs. To make her visit a combination of both work and leisure, the friendly Portuguese community took the Consul General and her husband, Jose on a short sightseeing visit to the scenic Magoebaskloof area. There they enjoyed a traditional South African braai at Sam’s Wednesday Club on the banks of the Broederstroom near
Haenertsburg. Frank Ferreira, a leading member of the Portuguese community in Polokwane said Da Palma Fragoso was most impressed with the beauty of the Magoebaskloof area and the environmental diversity from Polokwane to Haenertsburg. She was also impressed with the way the Portuguese community in the province have integrated into the economy and people of Limpopo to become valuable members of society. On Wednesday evening at Adega’s Restaurant, the Consul General had a question and answer session with those that attended to sort out any problems related to consular matters before returning to Johannesburg the next day.
Deputy Minister of Labour, Nkosi Phathekile Holomisa visited labour centres across Polokwane last Thursday to interact with the management and clients in an attempt to understand their overall frustrations and gains, as well suggestions for better service. Holomisa’s visit was part of the department’s quest to champion the work of the labour centres. He earlier also visited centres in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape. “I wanted to observe the kind of service the department provides to those in need and also to establish the kind of challenges that may hinder service delivery. I also wanted to observe the kind of service the department provides
in remote rural areas where the services of government are sorely needed,” Holomisa said. Makwena Bolosha, a client of Polokwane Labour centre said information and communiction technology (ICTs) systems are a major problem at local labour centres. “Most people are forced to go home without being assisted because either computers are not working or they are understaffed,” Bolosha said. In response Holomisa said the department will compile a report of challenges and present it to the minister. “Remember, some of these are long-term challenges, therefore they require long-term solutions. We will definitely present those challenges and concerns to the ministers and he will decide when to address them,” Holomisa said. Photo: Herbert Rachuene
Nkosi Phathekile Holomisa, Deputy Minister of Labour and Albert Tshidavhu, Provincial Chief Director at the Department of Labour at the Provincial Labour office.
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Susan Blignaut, Martha Hofmeyr Financial Manager and Anneliese Bothma, Manager with project initiators Ryno Jardin, Robert Augustyn and Hein Strydom of Limpopo Toyota.
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Bruce Smith, Toyota Parts Manager, Christopher Gerorge, Megapaints Technical and Sales Director, Francois Polling, Northern Auto Panelbeaters Claims Facilitator and Adri Malan, Toyota Service Manager contributed toward the restoration of the Toyota Tazz belonging to Martha Hofmeyr Tehuis vir Bejaardes.
Limpopo Toyota supports elderly RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com A project, supported by local farmers and businesses and in aid of Martha Hofmeyr Tehuis vir Bejaardes, was launched by Limpopo Toyota on Friday. It took the form of a social event at the dealership’s lapa where local chef Dirk Liebenberg was called in to braai mouth watering meat while clients and friends were informed about the initiative and how they could contribute. The project is the brainchild of Toyota Sales Executive Ryno Jardin, who is also a Toyota Knight, and Lexus Sales Executive Hein Strydom. The two are of the opinion that more can be done to ease the lives of the residents and staff at Martha Hofmeyr. Toyota Sales Executive Robert Augustyn has also joined the project. “It involves Limpopo Toyota clients and especially farmers. We approached farmers willing to donate a variety of vegetables to add to the daily provision of food for the elderly and to cut costs on the purchasing of products,” Jardin explained. In addition, Jardin announced, the three vehicles belonging to home will also be restored, serviced and repaired. “We have already, with the help of our clients, restored minor damage, re-sprayed and serviced the home’s Toyota Tazz,” he said. Strydom reminded that Martha Hofmeyr receives only a small subsidy from the state and that the institution struggles to keep head above water while providing in the daily needs
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EC for Transport, Safety, Security and Liaison, Mapula Mokaba-Phukwana launched Transport Month last Thursday at the Department’s Head Office in the city and said that during October the country commemorates the importance of transport in all spheres of life including and not limited to the economy. “Transport Month was first launched in October 2005 and seeks to raise awareness of the important role of transport in the economy and to invite participation from civic society and business, in providing a safer, more affordable, accessible and reliable transport system for the country. One of the key objectives was to encourage the South African public to use public transport as opposed to private vehicles. This was among others to curtail traffic congestion on our roads and greenhouse gases. In achieving this Government therefore had the responsibility of providing conditions for affordable, faster and safer public transport. In Limpopo, government spends over half a billion in bus subsidies to ensure that bus commuters are able to use reliable, safer and affordable
buses. Government further introduced taxi recapitalisation in order to ensure that minibus taxis that transport masses of our people are safe and reliable. Government consequently increased the scrapping fee from R66 000 to R70 000,” said the MEC in her keynote address. Mokaba-Phukwana said that the death toll continues to remain high with 1 376 people killed in December 2013 and a further 193 people died during the 2014 Easter period. General Manager: Traffic and Safety, Jane Mulaudzi, added that 212 people were killed in motor vehicle accidents in the period July to September 2014, as opposed to only 140 during the same period in 2013. According to Mokaba-Phukwana, the department will focus on public transport, road safety, transport regulations and compliance, drug trafficking and human trafficking by means of transport and transport infrastructure projects and the theme of the campaign will be “Together we move South Africa forward”. The department plans to conduct an Inter-Operational Operation with neighbouring provinces on the R101 road tomorrow (Friday) and on 22 October the Department will launch the South African Post Office sites as registering authorities in the Capricorn district. Other activities for the month will include the Driver of the Year Competition in Sekhukhune District on the 24th and 25th and a Long Distance Coaches campaign on the N1 in Waterberg district on the 28th. Safety of learners is also important to the department and
on the 29th a Leaner Transport Blitz will be conducted on the Matlala Road in Capricorn district. A Stray Animals Campaign will be run in the Vhembe district on the 28th and on the 31st a Pedestrian Safety Management operation will take place at Modjadjieskloof in the Mopani district. “Road safety is a responsibility of every South African. We share our roads and have a choice to enjoy our good infrastructure as responsible citizens or to be part of the tragPHOTO: BARRY VILJOEN
Jane Mulaudzi, General Manager, Traffic and Safety, Mapula MokabaPhukwana MEC for Transport, Safety, Security and Liaison and Hanli du Plessis, head of Department at the launch of Transport Month.
edy. The success of our road safety campaign depends on all of us doing our part to create safer roads. As responsible citizens we must not accept the overcrowding of vehicles or get into vehicles that are clearly not roadworthy. We have adopted a 365-day Road Safety Programme aligned with the United Nations Decade of Actions for Road Safety to half the number of road deaths by the year 2020,” Mokaba-Phukwana concluded.
Hedendaagse eise ‘n groot uitdaging vir jonges >> Professionele hulp is beskikbaar >> ‘Ouers kom te laat agter daar is fout’ BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com
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ie eise en uitdagings waarmee tieners en jongmense daagliks gekonfronteer word, is ‘n feit wat maklik oorgesien word en baie ouers kom eers agter dat daar probleme is as dit reeds te laat is en baie skade aangerig is. Die bydrae wat professionele lui in sulke situasies kan lewer, is van onskatbare waarde en Polokwane Observer het met plaaslike deskundiges gesels om perspektief te gee. Opvoedkundige sielkundige, Marius Liebenberg werk daagliks met kinders wat hulp nodig het om persoonlike situasies te verwerk en hanteer en is van mening dat respek, toewyding, dissipline en ‘n sterk oueronderbou en ondersteuning die steunpilare van ‘n gesonde persoonlike lewe vir kinders is. “Die heden-daagse samelewing stuur verwarrende boodskappe aan kinders uit en hulle weet nie wat reg en verkeerd is nie. Ouers laat hulle opvoedingstaak dikwels in geheel aan die skool oor en dit veroorsaak konflik omdat dit wat by die huis aanvaarbaar is, nie noodwendig by die skool toegelaat word nie. Ek moet egter erkenning gee aan die meeste van ons kinders wat ondanks die hoë eise wat aan hulle gestel word, steeds staande bly en uitstyg en ‘n
beduidende bydrae op akademiese-, kultuuren sportgebied lewer en steeds behoudende waardes handhaaf,” sê Liebenberg. Juanita Marx, berader by ‘n plaaslike hoërskool, sê dat daar ‘n rede is waarom kinders anders optree as wat die sogenaamde norm is. “Ons moet vra waar kom die probleem vandaan voordat ons die optrede probeer straf. Ongunstige huislike omstandighede soos gesinsgeweld, drankmisbruik en egskeiding het ‘n reuse invloed op kinders se gemoedstoestand en beïnvloed hulle optrede en prestasie. Ouers se ekonomiese omstandighede soos werkverlies raak kinders intiem en hulle wil graag deel wees van die hantering van die situasie. Seksuele misbruik kom ook gereeld voor, maar bly verborge omdat kinders nie graag daaroor praat nie. Hulle verloor ook vertroue in volwassenes wat hulle seergemaak het en vra dan nie raad nie,” sê Marx. Berader Carla de Jager sê dat kinders hulself maklik in ‘n situasie bevind waar hulle deurmekaar, verward en alleen voel en geen antwoorde het nie. ‘n Gebrek aan liefde en emosionele ondersteuning, konflik tussen die ouers, druk deur die ouers om te presteer
en swak ouer-kindverhoudings is bydraende faktore wat vererger word indien daar ook ‘n gebrek aan ondersteunende vriendskappe is. “Wat kinders ervaar as erg en intens, sien volwassenes dikwels as nietig, klein en nie so ernstig nie. Die kinders se ervaringe en gevoelens word dan afgemaak en die kind word alleen gelaat met die persoonlike verantwoordelikheid om self situasies te verwerk wanneer hulle nie noodwendig die emosionele volwassenheid het om dit suksesvol en op ‘n gesonde wyse te doen nie. Hedendaagse ouers ken hulle kinders dus nie meer so goed nie en sien dan nie die potensiële tekens van probleme raak nie,” sê De Jager wat ook meen dat onttrekking, isolasie, slaapversteurings Opvoedkundige en rebelse gedrag sielkundige, soos konflik met die Marius Liebenberg.
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Prisa to host empowering networking session BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com The Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa (Prisa) Limpopo Region will host a networking session under the topic, “Planning Events with Impact and Brand Leadership” at Eltasha Guesthouse on 23 October. Prisa is the only South African Qualifications Authority recognised professional body for public relations and communication management professionals in Southern Africa. Prisa Regional Chairperson, Naledzani Rasila said: “The networking session is part of Continuing Professional Development and a networking opportunity for public relations and communication management professionals”. Rasila is passionate about personal development and has recently graduated with a PhD in Communication under the research topic ‘Communication for Effective Developmental Local Government’. He is also a Prisa registered Chartered Public Relations Practitioner. Speakers at the networking session will be Matjie Masha, Managing Director and owner of Babylon Travellers and Patrick Monkoe, Corporate Marketing Manager at Limpopo Economic Development Agency. The costs are R100 per current Prisa member whilst nonmembers will pay R150 to attend the networking session. Booking is essential as seating is limited.
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uers en gaste van Werk en Wen Pre-primêre Skool het ’n kaasen wynfunksie ter afsluiting van die kwartaal by die skool bygewoon waartydens kunswerke van die leerders uitgestal is. Behalwe dat die funksie ‘n geleentheid gebied het om die leerders se kunswerke te besigtig, kon ouers gesellig met mekaar verkeer en verversings geniet. Volgens skoolhoof, Monica Strauss was die afsluiting van die kwartaal se aktiwiteite of hierdie wyse ‘n hoogtepunt van die jaarprogram. Strauss sê die uitstalling is ‘n jaarlikse instelling en dit is interessant om te sien hoe leerders se vaardighede jaarliks ontwikkel. Die hoofdoel van die uitstalling is om kleuters se inisiatief en kreatiwiteit te ontwikkel.
Kleuters en personeel van Erika Pre-primêre Skool tydens die konsert. Foto: Barry Viljoen
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Christine, Monica en Johan Strauss tydens Werk en Wen Pre-primêre Skool se kunsuitstalling.
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items deur die verskillende klasse tot groot vermaak van die gaste, ter afsluiting van die skoolkwartaal aangebied is. Die tema van die konsert was “Wêreldgiere op ses maniere” en die kleuters het grepe en tonele uit verskeie wêrelddele aangebied.
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Pietie-hoofleiers spreekbuis vir leerders RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com “Dit is ‘n eer en voorreg om hoofleiers van die een van die beste skole in die land te wees,” sê die trotse, nuutverkose hoofseun en -meisie van Hoërskool Pietersburg (PHS), Rikus Fick en Monique Wreyford. Die onlangse verkiesing was vir beide ‘n aangename verrassing waaraan hulle nog gewoond moet raak, maar is terdeë daarvan bewus dat die titel as hoofleier baie verg. Die twee moet daagliks op ‘n gereedheidsgrondslag wees om wyduiteenlopende take te verrig, skoolgeleenthede te beplan en terselfdertyd ‘n voorbeeld vir hul mede-verteenwoordigende leerderraadlede en die res van die skool te stel. Rikus is boonop ook leier by die seunskoshuis. Monique is vertroud met die pligte van ‘n hoofmeisie omdat sy die rol by Pietersburg Laerskool (PLS) ook moes vertolk. “’n Hoofleier is iemand wat eerste in die ry staan om ‘n goeie voorbeeld vir ander te stel; dit is immers die beeld van die skool wat op jou skouers rus,” sê sy terwyl Rikus meen ‘n hoofleier het selfvertroue, kan vinnig besluite neem, neutraal bly en goed luister. Daarbenewens meen hulle is ‘n hoofleier die spreekbuis vir leerders om gewilde en mindergewilde aangeleenthede aan te spreek en die hoërskoollewe ‘n onvergeetlike tyd vir almal te maak. “Wanneer die skool in Januarie open gaan ons hard werk. Ons moet die graad 8-leerders onder ons vlerke neem, die groentjiekonsert beplan en oefen en Mnr en Mej PHS is ook vir vroeg volgende jaar geskeduleer,” sê hulle. Benewens hul verpligtinge as hoofleiers en die hope huiswerk is beide ook op die sportveld doenig waar hulle onder andere hul liefde vir rugby, landloop en atletiek uitleef. Vir nou vind die twee nog hul voete en berei voor vir die eindeksamen. “Ons wil graag ons voorgangers se skoene volstaan. Hulle was almal vir ons rolmodelle. Dit is nou ons beurt om die skool se naam hoog te hou,” sê hulle.
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New Nissan Qashqai, premium quality and excitement RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com The all new Nissan Qashqai was recently launched at BB Auto Nissan Polokwane and is set to make a lasting impression on crossover enthusiasts. Building on the core values and strengths of the first generation model the all new Qashqai combines style, technology, premium quality and excitement that are set to redefine the next generation crossovers. The new model has also grown in size, but not too radically, with overall length having been stretched by 49 mm and width by 20 mm, while height has been reduced by 15 mm. The overall shape is typical crossover, with a raised ride height, roof rails and black plastic trim giving a familiar rugged off-roader look. Up front, the Nissan Qashqai features a sharp nose with angular headlamps and distinctive LED running lights, while the twin chrome bars on the grille add a touch of interest. At the back, the LED tail-lamps wrap around the corners of the car and on to the tailgate. All models feature LED daytime driving lights, while posh versions get full LED lighting. Inside the cabin, occupants can stretch out a little more with head, shoulder and leg room having been improved and there’s 20 litres more luggage space, the boot capable of gulping 430 litres of baggage. Drivers will enjoy the intuitive new interface that allows them to tailor the car’s functions to their needs, from adjusting how early the auto headlights switch on to activating three-flash indicators. As expected, Nissan has thrown in a whole suite of driver assistance features,
such as Front Collision Avoidance, Driver Attention Support, Traffic Sign Recognition, Lane Departure Warning, Moving Object Detection, High Beam Assist and Intelligent Park Assist and Around View Monitor. The new Qashqai comes in three model ranges which include the 1,2T Visia, 1,2T and 1,5dCi Acenta, and 1,6 dCi Acenta CVT and 1,6 dCi Acenta AWD. The 1,2T Visia comes standard with a six speed manual transmission, halogen headlamps, LED daytime running lights, electric mirrors, Advanced Driving Assist Display,
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Datsun makes an impressive return RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com The new Datsun GO with its distinctive front grille to its athletic rear shoulders and modern and robust looks is the perfect vehicle for school leavers and students to zip safely around city streets and comfortably taking on long journeys. The elongated 3D shaped headlights have a multi-faceted design framed by a metallic accent and add just the right amount of drama to the car’s surface. The lines of the vehicle draw one’s attention to the striking
honeycomb style grille, featuring a chrome surround that frames the Datsun logo for an even more striking impression. When it comes to stature and presence, Datsun GO feels like a class above. A low, roofline and wide stance give it a sporty attitude and road-hugging handling. And even with its long wheelbase and high ground clearance for a smooth ride, Datsun GO is still compact enough to slip right into tight parking spaces. Inside, clean, simple and modern is the key, with an emphasis on thoughtful details that reflect quality. Consider the elegant,
dipping line of the dash inspired by a bird’s wing, just the right touch of silver accents, the gearlever placed on the instrument panel in easy reach of the steering wheel, and even the clever shape of the door handles. Rear passengers will feel like they’re in a cosy sedan, with best-in-class knee room and a well-cushioned seat. Up front one will find best-in-class shoulder room and more head room than many competitors. Personal items have their own place too, in the under-dash storage, the deep bin on top, and in the door pockets with bottle holders big enough to keep your thirst quenched. There’s a little bit of race car in every Datsun GO. Its 1,2 litre engine is one of the largest in its class, borrowing perfect circle bore machining from race car technology to deliver class-leading power and torque while a counterbalance system minimizes noise and vibration. Datsun GO gets an impressive 5,2 Photos: RC Myburgh
Left: Fuel efficient with all the necessary gadgets to make a drive comfortable and safe. Right: The interior puts any driver at the happy centre of a unique driving experience.
litre per 100 km. Because Datsun GO is solidly built with strategically placed insulation it absorbs driving and wind noise and offers a 265 litre of luggage space. Datsun GO is engineered to respond quickly to driver input and to take the bumps in stride. The class-above front suspension uses a double-pivot front arm for greater agility, while a high response damper inspired by luxury sedans quickly absorbs irregularities in the road. The front seats in Datsun GO are specially designed to keep the driver relaxed and alert, even during long hours behind the wheel. By adapting to the natural curve of the spine when sitting, they individually support the pelvis and chest and relieve pressure on the driver’s back. The Datsun GO starts at an entry level price of only R89 500. For more information contact BB Group Nissan Polokwane at 015 287 1300.
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MAHLAKO A PHAAHLA - R750 000 SOLE MANDATE FAMILY HOME AT ITS FINEST!!!! Delightful and spacious house comprising 3 bedrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen, scullery and 2 garages. THABO 082 462 5906
FLORA PARK (LOBELIA STREET) R330 000 BIIIIIG vACANT LAND/EMPTY STAND You only need to build the front wall and the gate!! You have to act extremely fast this time. Stand size 516 m². THABO 082 462 5906
AFRICAN JEWEL - R810 000. (DUAL MANDATE) ABSOLUTELY MODERN AND FABULOUS!!! 3 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, huge open-plan lounge and dining, huge and modern kitchen with granite tops, wooden floors, 2 garages with automated doors, electric fence, alarm system and electric gate. THABO 082 462 5906
BODORP R1 100 000 OLD ENGLISH MANSION!!! This mansion boasts 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge, dinning, TV room, kitchen, pantry, scullery, laundry, 2 garages, strong borehole and 1 088 m² stand.THABO 082 462 5906
BENDOR - R900 000 SOLE MANDATE INvEST IN A LUXURY LIFESTYLE!! Come home to comfort and peace. 4 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open-plan lounge and dining room, kitchen, 2 garages with automated doors, carport and a big stand. THABO 082 462 5906
BENDOR - R1 000 000 SOLE MANDATE: BEST LOCATION AND SAFE STREET!!! 3 Bedrooms, 1½ bathrooms, openplan lounge and dining, kitchen, lapa with braai, flatlet with shower and kitchen cabinets plus 2 lock-up garages. THABO 082 462 5906
IvY PARK - R1 200 000. INvEST IN A LUXURY LIFESTYLE!!! A fine exhibit of perfection and good taste. This superb double-storey comprises 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge, dining room, private lounge, kitchen, 2 garages with automated doors, 1 carport, outside toilet, electric fence and fully paved. THABO 082 462 5906
STER PARK - R2 450 000 (NEGOTIABLE). TRANQUIL LIFESTYLE!!! ALL YOU NEED UNDER ONE ROOF Offers 3 huge bedrooms, lounge, dinning, private lounge, huge modern kitchenwith laundry, scullery, gas and electric stoves, flatlet, 3 garages, 2 carports, 1 caravan port, walk-in fridge, enclosed lapa with Jacuzzi and indoor braai, strong borehole and more. House size 441 m² and stand size 1 670 m² THABO 082 462 5906
AFRICAN JEWEL - R650 000 HOME DESIGNED FOR EASY LIvING!!! 3 Bedrooms, 1½ bathrooms, lounge, kitchen and 1 garage. TUMELO 072 392 4258
OLD FLORA PARK - R1 300 000 (SOLE MANDATE) - ALL YOU NEED UNDER ONE ROOF!!! This can’t get home comprises 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge, dining, TV room, kitchen, laundry and scullery, wooden floor, borehole, swimming pool and 1 013 m² stand. THABO 082 462 5906
AFRICAN JEWEL - R500 000 A PERFECTTTTT START!!! 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, lounge, kitchen, lock-up garage and space for extension. TUMELO 072 392 4258
FAUNA PARK - R1 200 000. THIS PROPERTY IS PRICED TO SELL!!! NEWLY RENOVATED WITH ALL THE EXTRAS!!! 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge, dinning, study/ office, private lounge, covered entertainment area with braai, kitchen, laundry, scullery, 2 garages, 2 carports, 1 caravan port, outside toilet, 4 security cameras, the list is endless. THABO 082 462 5906
LESEDI PARK R600 000 AN ENCHANTING FIND! Comprises 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, lounge, kitchen, 2 garages and space for extension. THABO O82 462 5906.
• CELTIC MEADOWS 718 m² - R375 000 • CELTIC LODGE 1 053 m² -R750 000 SOLE MANDATE • CELTIC LODGE - 1 002 m² - R750 000 SOLE MANDATE • LEBOWAKGOMO ZONE P - 450 m² - R125 000 SOLE MANDATE • THORNHILL 400 m² - R390 000
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Premier Stan Mathabatha. MADIBA PARK - R460 000 SOLE MANDATE FOR THE NEWLY WEDS! 2 spacious bedrooms, 1 bathroom, lounge, kitchen, fully fenced and 483 m² stand. THABO 082 462 5906
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This shell house comprises 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, lounge and a kitchen. THABO 082 462 5906
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Mona hopes to inspire youth with academic qualifications
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Tiny Petunia Mona recently obtained her Doctorate in Sociology from the University of Limpopo.
>> Need to be of service to mankind >> ‘Use my life as a class’ Herbert Rachuene >>herbert@mailbox.co.za
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iny Petunia Mona who recently obtained her Doctorate in Sociology from the University of Limpopo (UL) wants to use her qualifications to inspire young people. Mona was born at Elim Hospital and raised in Giyani township. After completing her secondary education at Risinga High School
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in 1990, she went on to further her studies at the then University of Durban Westville were she obtained a BA in Sociology and Anthropology followed by both an Honours and Masters degree in Sociology. Her Masters dissertation investigated the Trans-racial Placement of Children and Family Socialisation Processes in Durban and Johannesburg. Mona also holds a certificate in Gender Studies from Utrecht University in the Netherlands and a Post Graduate Diploma in HIV and Aids Management from the University of Stellenbosch, the latter obtained with a distinction in the HIV and Aids Prevention and Care Module. Currently a lecturer in the De-
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A FANTASTIC HOME IN SECURED AREA. Ref: 91344184507 This house offers three en suite bedrooms. Excellent finishes, upmarket area. The property is close to all amenities such as Cycad shopping centre – filling stations - schools and gymnasium. The property has a granny flat and swimming pool.
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IMPRESSIVE FAMILY HOME. Ref: 91344183364 Stunning and spacious living areas and lots of built-in cupboards. Borehole with irrigation. Wendy house and fully enclosed yard with fence and electric gates. Well located near all amenities. Have it all - call me today! SHOW HOUSE: SATURDAY, 18 OCT 10:00 –17:00 SUNDAY,19 OCT 10:00 – 17:00
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RINA 082 929 9171
TWEEFONTEIN • R2 170 000
SESHEGO • R600 000
POLOKWANE • R1 968 000
MÔREGLOED • R2 200 000
IDEAL FOR THE SMALL FARMER + INCOME. Ref: 91344184834 Not your average smallholding. 5.8 Ha with beautiful thatch roof. 3 x 2 bedroom flats + storage garages - plot divided in camps. Huge living areas. Patio and built-in braai. Electric fencing around the house for safety. Municipal water + borehole. To view this neat property. Call today.
LOVELY HOME! REF: 91344184108 A neat property with lots of space to extend. Do not overlook all the potential. Make your own improvements and watch your investment grow. Close to all amenities. Make your offer.
THIS IS A PLOT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. Ref: 91344184570 Three houses + strong borehole. 3-phase Eskom power. Earth dam. Only 15km from town. If you are a nature lover – this is for you. Call now to view! 1 LOUWRENS • 082 958 6632 3 3½ 2 Carports 1
SUPERMARKET/CAFÉ Ref: 91344184787 Well positioned café/supermarket offering excellent turnover from passing trade. Ideally positioned on busy road with good visibility. Turnover R480 000 - R510 000. Ideal opportunity.
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RINA • 082 929 9171
SESHEGO • R600 000
IVY PARK • R6 500 000
BENDOR • R1 345 000
INVESTOR’S DREAM. Ref: 91344185010 1.5 ha piece of land zoned ‘business 3’ fully serviced and a conference facility. Only a few minutes walk to CBD. The properties lie along the main entrance of Polokwane. CBD offering excellent exposure. Can be used for variety of businesses. Including a place of instruction. Call for viewing. It’s priced to go!
DON’T MISS THIS ONE. Ref: 91344184785 Townhouse situated in sought after area offering splash pool. Great open-plan living area. Ample space and parking. Plus staff accommodation and storeroom. Act today.
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PERFECT LOCK-UP-AND-GO. Ref: 91344181114 Clean house. Spacious family home on 372m² stand. A dream kitchen with cherrywood cupboards and gorgeous main bedroom. Peaceful surroundings and good neighbours. Be the proud owner.
BENDOR • R1 100 000 DEVELOPMENT STAND PRICED BELOW MARKET. Ref: 100070075 Vacant development stand situated in upmarket security estate. Beat the moratorium and use this opportunity to build 8 townhouses (Zoned Res 2) – stand already serviced and ready to be developed. Unbeatable value.
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BODORP • R2 800 000 GREAT PROPERTY - MEDICAL AREA. Ref: 91344183131 Ideal for rezoning. Property lends itself towards development of a clinic or medical chambers. Stand 1900m². It’s also ideal for the extended family. Opportunity not to be missed.
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partment of Sociology and Anthropology at UL, amongst her other responsibilities she supervises two Masters students and co-supervises three others. She is an Editorial Board Member of the Journal of HIV and Aids and Infectious Diseases and also a motivational speaker. Asked how she achieved all her accolades Mona replied that she puts God first in all she does and is driven by her need to be of service to Mankind. “I commit all my plans to God and I am also driven by my need to use my life as a class, with the hope that people can draw something from my life, more especially the youth. To demonstrate that they can also accomplish their dreams and to encourage them to learn from their mistakes. I also wanted to show young people that anything is possible and anyone can accomplish their dreams. It takes a clear vision, perseverance, hard work and dedication to achieve the best things in life and I plan my own success,” she said. In her PhD thesis major findings were the following: “There are political, social, economic and environmental factors that diminish the probability of access to health care. The same factors adversely impact on antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence; institutional support can influence how people on antiretroviral therapy cope with stressful situations and also enhances self-efficacy. Support from family members and friends can greatly enhance treatment adherence as it inspires them to have a positive outlook on life, and the study also found that people who are stigmatised or discriminated against may also be reluctant to disclose their HIV status to their loved ones. As far as strategies that improve adherence to antiretroviral therapy are concerned, the study found the following to be of importance: Directly Observed Treatment for Antiretroviral Therapy (DoTART), provision of basic adherence tools, continous education and counselling, multidisciplinary and peer support, home visits, family support, electronic monitoring systems, institutional support groups as well as the use of mobile phones as reminders. Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) Therapy will also greatly improve antiretroviral therapy adherence. The highlight of Mona’s study was the development of a Gender Sensitive and Family-centred Treatment Adherance Model that will be recommended to the Department of Health. The model will be of importance at both private and public health facilities.” Parts of the thesis were presented at national and international conferences, such as at the Sociology Conference at Unisa in July last year and OMICS HIV and Aids, Sexual Transmitted Diseases (STIs) International Conference in Orlando Florida, the United States of America in October 2013. A chapter was also extracted from the thesis and contributed towards a book with focus on gender, cultural and socio-political power struggles. The book is entitled ‘Everyday Feminist Research Praxis: Doing Gender in the Netherlands’. The book was published by the Cambridge Scholars Publishing. Three articles have since been submitted to SAPSE accredited journals for publication. Mona thanked her parents, Elson and Suzan Mona for laying a solid foundation for her and her siblings. “They instilled in us good morals and values and set a very high standard for our family. They are both university graduates, who excelled in their respective careers and are God-fearing people and devoted Christians. They taught us the value of education and I thank them for that,” Mona said.
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BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@ gmail.com Cansa’s annual tea takes place at Bolivia Lodge on 1 November and provides the community of the city with an opportunity to make a contribution towards the upFoto: Barry Viljoen keep of the Theunis Sharon Stander, Fichardt Hospitium, Community Mobiwhich is the only liser: Fund Develfacility of its kind in opment of Cansa South Africa. Polokwane. The theme for this year is ‘Celebrate life and make a difference’ and, according to Cansa Polokwane’s Community Mobiliser: Fund Development, Sharon Stander, the guest speaker will be Gaynor Young, a former actress and now a motivational speaker. There will be live entertainment and enough time for relaxing with friends and enjoying the refreshments. Exclusive exhibitions, lucky draws and gift bags for all the guests will form part of this exciting event. The tea will start at 9:30 for 10:00 and will end at around 12:00. Each host is responsible for her own table decorations and snacks. A table cost R1 500 and seats 10 guests. The host is also responsible for selling the ten tickets at R150 each. Fantastic first, second and third prizes will be awarded to the best decorated tables and each host will also receive a gift. Persons that are willing to act as host can contact Stander on 015 297 1268 or email at sstander@cansa.org.za before 24 October 2014. Cansa Polokwane strives to aid the public with cancer support, education and services like pap smears, breast examinations and PSA testing for men. The Theunis Fichardt Hospitium has 16 rooms to accommodate cancer patients. Cansa is a non-profit organisation and relies on the community for funding to enable them to provide free services in rural areas, present school talks, hand out informative pamphlets and conduct health exhibitions.
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BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com “Ek het borskanker oorwin en wil graag mense wat dieselfde stryd gestry het, bederf,” sê Louise Jansen. Jansen beplan om op 25 Oktober ‘n bederfdag vir sewe persone wat borskanker oorleef het, te hou. Sy het borge gekry om op dié dag haar gaste se naels, grimering en hare te versorg en wil ook geskenkpakkies en armbandjies wat haar man gemaak het, uitdeel. Die gaste gaan geleentheid kry om hul ervarings te deel en Jansen beplan om self haar gaste toe te spreek. Persone wat ‘n bydrae wil lewer, kan Jansen by 082 820 1949 skakel. Haar e-posadres is octoberbcpamperday@ webmail.co.za. Foto: Barry Viljoen
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suzettejacobs@hotmail.com BENDOR GABLES: R995 000: Enjoy the peaceful lifestyle in this well kept 2 bedr, 2 bathr spacious townhouse. 1 Garage. ACACIA ESTATE: R995 000: For the investor. A freestanding 3 bedr, 2 bathr house in an estate. No garage. Carport. BENDOR: R470 000: Stand on popular main street. Build your house on this 772m² stand. Close to Cycad centre. STER PARK: R2 270 000: Old world charm. A 4 bedr, 2 bathr house plus 1 bedr flat attached to the house. The old pool was converted into a sunken lapa area with a built-in braai and a Jacuzzi. Added benefit is the walk-in cold storage room, 2 garages plus parking for a caravan. Borehole and CCTV.
1. 3 Bedroom flat (unit 6) with 1 bathroom. Available 1 November 69 Doornkraal Street, Ladanna, Polokwane R4 700 (excluding water and electricity) 2. 3 Bedroom flat (unit 4) with 2 bathrooms. Available 1 November 17 Bulawayo Street, Ladanna, Polokwane R4 500 (excluding water and electricity 3. 2 Bedroom house Available 1 November 2014 123 Bafana Street, Ivy Park R3 000 (excluding water and electricity) Contact: Terence: 015 298 8918/ Joe : 082 202 4666
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BALULE FARM - 21HA Beautiful Farm in Balule for sale. This farm has NO landclaims and access is controlled. Game from the Kruger National Park roam around the Balule Area. NO HUNTING Big old Farmhouse, consist of 3 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms, Lounge, Dining, Kitchen, Lapa, Cement Dam, Double Carport. Irrigation system & Eskom Electricity. - R2,862,000.00 JUST PROPERTY GROUP - JUST FOR YOU CALL US TODAY FOR ALL YOUR PROPERTY NEEDS. AGENTS: Suné 079 341 1625 / Sales - Ansie 084 503 8322 OFFICE TEL: 015 291 2622 | E-mail: admin.pietersburg@justpropertygroup.co.za
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CONTaCT: SaN - 072 159 5126 1) SECURITY ESTATE : MODERN TOWNHOUSE: R980 000.00 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms, openplan living area, awesome kitchen, garage, private garden, close to Mall and Thornhill shopping complex. 2) BENDOR: R1 200 000.00 Beautiful house in security area. 2 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open-plan living area, double garage. 3) EDUAN PARK: R2 100 000.00 Well-built family home, plus 2 bedroom flat, plus office/studio, nestled in landscaped garden, strong borehole.
CONTaCT MaNIE: 083 635 0513 1) BUSINESS 2 PROPERTY IN COMMERCIAL BUSINESS AREA OF ANNADALE – 2855m² 2) 2 x INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSES FOR SALE
CONTaCT: MaTIE: 083 271 5259 1) TWEEFONTEIN PLOT 8.5ha: R2 100 000.00 3 Bedroom house, 3 x 2 bedroom houses, 1x 1 bedroom house. Entertainment area. Close to N1. High rental income potential!! 2) 500ha BESPROEIINGSPLAAS: R6 300 000.00 Dendron omgewing, 18ha onder besproeiing, 3 slaapkamer huis, 2 slaapkamer woonstel, groot pakstoor, werkswinkel, afdakke ens. Goed ontwikkelde plaas. 3) VACANT STAND OF 1356m² IN CELTIC LODGE: R850 000.00 4) 4 ha PLOT IVYDALE:R5 500 000.00 On main road, excellent investment potential, 4 bedroom house, 2 bedroom house, workshop and store rooms of ±1000m² 5) 4ha PLOT, MYNGENOEGEN: R800 000.00 Undeveloped, next to tar road.
CONTaCT SOLET: 082 498 4415 1) SPACIOUS TOWNHOUSE: R880 000.00 Near town and MediClinic. Consists of 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, open-plan living area, kitchen and scullery. Outside room and bathroom. Double garage.
CONTaCT: STEPhEN - 0825583525 HOUSES + STANDS: 1) ±1500m² zoned 7 units R1 500 000.00 2) 2213m² CENTRAL TOWN: Zoned 14 units R3 500 000.00 3) BENDOR – 4 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, en- suite guest room – pool. 4) PENINA PARK 3 000m² zoned 20 Units R2 500 000.00 5) 1900m² ERF - A very neat 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom dwelling, situated in the medical node, ideal for MEDICAL PRACTICE or guest house R3 000 000.00. Don’t miss out! 6) 5700m² Corner stand in central Polokwane PLOTS: 1) ROODEPOORT: 26 ha vacant R1 500 000.00 neg 2) ON N1 PRETORIA RD, 8.5 ha FARMS: 1) ALLDAYS 1000ha – GAME FARM: R8 000 000.00 2) PIETERSBURG 300ha - CATTLE/ CROP FARM + loose assets (100 Bonsmara cattle) 2 houses, strong water, pivot: R6 500 000.00 3) VIVO – 850 ha Game farm, house, loose assets and game: R9 000 000.00 4) BYLSTEEL PAD 400ha: R3 500 000.00 5) SWARTWATER 700ha 6) MESSINA - ±2400ha fenced: R14 500 000.00 INDUSTRIAL - FOR SALE: 1) Prime Location – Fully let Industrial development R8 000 000.00 monthly income: R80 000.00 pm 2) Business Opportunity – Mankweng area. Distribution business with vehicles, three properties and distribution rights. Owner retiring! 3) Vacant Industrial stand – ±1900m² 4) Vacant Industrial stand – ±3400m² TO LET: RESIDENTIAL: CONTACT: SAN - 072 159 5126 MID-TOWN: R2 615.00: Immediately One room with bathroom. Water and electricity included. 2x COSY LOG CABIN HOUSE: R3 800.00 Each 2 Bedroom, 1 bathroom, open plan living room, 10 km from town. Enjoy great outdoor living. Free yourself!! UPPERTOWN: HOUSE: R11 000.00 Lounge, dining room, kitchen, scullery, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, office. Situated on very big. Stand of nearly 6000m². Very prominent corner. TO LET: INDUSTRIAL: CONTACT: STEPHEN - 015 287 3300 Industrial: To let: 1) 600m² + 200m² Offices, good exposure, Dendron road 2) 1400m² warehouse Nirvana 3) 1800m² warehouse + 300 m² office Nirvana 4) ±160m² Nirvana: R7 500.00 Office Space: 1) 430m² CBD with parking – Prime 2) Modern – freestanding office, 600m², 1/5/2014 Close to CBD 3) 345m² - Offices and boardroom, plus parking (Hampton Court) 4) 100m² Office, CBD 5) Office CBD – Marshall Street, ±220m² 6) Hampton Court office, 280m²
Inmates at the Polokwane Correctional Facility undergoing blood pressure tests, TB tests and HIV/Aids testing and counselling during the MEC for Health’s interaction with prisoners last Wednesday.
Voluntary screening at prison facility
part of the MEC for Health, Ishmael Kgetjepe’s crusade to ensure that the fight against HIV/ Aids as well as tuberculosis (TB) gains momentum in Limpopo. edical personnel from various health Although the MEC was more than an hour care facilities in the province visited the late in delivering his address to inmates, Polokwane Prison on Wednesday as Correctional Services officials, health care personnel and invited guests, the inmates from correctional facilities in the Waterberg and Capricorn districts made good use of the health services and tests that were available on the day. Inmates could be tested for blood pressure, TB screening and testing, HIV testing and counselling and blood/sugar levels. Health care personnel from the Government Employees Medical Scheme’s (Gems) Wellness Screening department were also on hand to do tests on Correctional Services employees. Music provided by the organisers and a PHOTOS: WARREN BLUNT performance by the Prison choir added a Polokwane Correctional Facility official, Ronny Dolo gets his blood pressure and sugar festive air to the occasion while everybody waited for Kgetjepe to deliver his keynote levels tested by Gems Wellness Screening address. Polokwane Correctional Facility was care giver, Marcus Sebela. targeted because prisons are by their nature regarded as congregate settings and therefore makes it easy for people to be infected with TB as the disease is airborne, Health TEL: 015 295 4537/8 | Fax: 015 291 1166 spokesperson Macks Lesufi informed. 7a HaNS VaN RENSBURG STREET In a press stateLADANNA TO LET ment released R3500 – 1 Slaapkamer woonstel met SUNSET BOULEVARD afterwards by the sitkamer, eetkamer, kombuis, badkamer en GOEIE SEKURITEIT department, Kgetjepe afdak. Koopkrag. R4460 - Moderne 1 slaapkamer woonstel was quoted to have From R4050 to R4250 - 2 Bedroom townmet vol badkamer, kombuis, was area en houses with bathroom, lounge and kitchen. emphasised the imporparkering. Selektiewe gebruik van swembad Carport. Prepaid electricity. Phone now to en lapa, water ingesluit. Beskikbaar middel tance in correctional view! November. facilities of establishBENDOR DORP / TOWN ing good systems of R2700 - 1 Slaapkamer woonstel in erf, badka- R5950 – 3 Slaapkamer meenthuis met 2 badensuring that all their mer, kombuis, sitkamer en motorhuis. Water kamers, sitkamer, eetkamer, kombuis, opwas, TB patients are taking motorhuis. Beskikbaar vanaf 1 November. ingesluit, DStv R300 per maand. Beskikbaar treatment because if HOOG STRAAT middel November. R8920 – 4 Slaapkamer huis met baie inR3300 - 1 Slaapkamer met badkamer, that system is weak geboude kaste. 2 Badkamers, sitkamer, sitkamer en kombuis. Dadelik beskikbaar. the inmates will R3985 - 2 Slaapkamer woonstel op 1ste vloer eetkamer, TV kamer, kombuis, opwas, wasdevelop Multi Drug Rekamer, studeer kamer, 2 motorhuise met 2 beskikbaar met badkamer, sitkamer, kombuis sistance TB and infect en afdak. Geen diere. pakkamers. other offenders and R4200 - 2 Bedroom townhouse available near OFFICES correctional services 7Eleven. Bathroom, lounge, kitchen and carVarious office space available, sizes from port. Prepaid electricity. Phone now! employees. The press 40m² to 598m². THE COTTAGE statement continued R4400 - 2 Bedroom townhouse, that there is a need to FOR SALE bathroom, lounge, kitchen and carport. A selection of properties for sale. establish a good exit Available 1 Nov ’14. Phone Anel 071 125 2844 / strategy for the ofWALKING DISTANCE FROM CBD Rita 082 933 3162 fenders when they go R2760 - BIG Bachelor flat with kitchen and bathroom. Water included. back to the community NEW SERVICE R3180 – 1 Bedroom flat with kitchen, bathor are transferred to BODY CORPORATES room and lounge. Available 1 Nov ‘14 other correctional R3415 – 1 Bedroom townhouse with kitchen, Allow us to provide professional managefacilities so that they ment of your complex. Phone now! bathroom and lounge. Carport available at continue with their R175 per month. Anel 071 125 2844 / Rita 082 933 3162 anti-retroviral and TB VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR PHOTOS OF THE PROPERTIES AVAILABLE. treatment, wherever they are. www.stipecprop.co.za WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com
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Clinic Supervisor Tarent Mawela assists donor Karin Lombard to donate her 76th unit of blood at the SANBS office in Potgieter Street. Photo: Barry Viljoen
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WAARDES Dit word hiermee kennis gegee dat aansoek gedoen is deur die firma Infraplan namens die geregistreerde eienaars vir ‘n spesiale toestemming aansoek in terme van Klousule 21 van die Polokwane/Perskebult Dorpsbeplanningskema 2007 ten einde ‘n plek van openbare aanbidding op te rig op Gedeelte 79 (gedeelte van Gedeelte 42) van die plaas Baskoppies 997 Registrasie Afdeling LS Limpopo Provinsie, en die gelyktydige opheffing van beperkende voorwaardes in terme van Artikel 3 (1) van die Wet op Opheffing van Beperkings 1967. Planne en besonderhede van die aansoek lê ter insae gedurende gewone kantoorure by die kantoor van die Stadsbeplanner Eerste Vloer Kamer 125 Burgersentrum en Polokwane Munisipaliteit vir die tydperk van 28 dae vanaf die 26ste September 2014. Besware en /of kommentaar of verteenwoordiging ten opsigte van die aansoek moet ingedien word of gerig word binne 28 dae vanaf 26 September 2014 skriftelik by die Munisipale Bestuurder by bovermelde adres of by Posbus 111 Polokwane 0700. En ook Die aansoek en betrokke dokumentasie in ter insae by die kantore van die Limpopo Provinsie Departement van Samewerkende Regering Menslike Nedersettings en Tradisionele Sake Landdros Marestraat Polokwane vir 28 dae vanaf 26 September 2014. Adres van gemagtigde Agent: Infraplan 52 Naboomstraat New Town 2 Louis Trichardt 0920 Tel: 015 516 1356 Sel: 082 413 7423 E-pos: infraplan2013@ gmail.com 16/10 23/10 ___________________ POLOKWANE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY NOTICE FOR SPECIAL CONSENT AND A SIMULTANEOUS REMOVAL OF RESTRICTIVE CONDITIONS It is hereby notified that application has been made by the firm Infraplan on behalf of the registered owners for a special consent application in terms of Clause 21 of the Polokwane/Perskebult Town Planning Scheme 2007 in order to erect a “Place of Public Worship” on Portion 79 (Portion of Portion 42) of the farm Baskoppies 997 Registration Division LS Limpopo Province, and a simultaneous Removal of Restrictive Conditions in terms of Section 3 (1) of the Removal of Restrictions Act 1967. Plans and Particulars of the application will lie for inspection during normal office hours at the office of Town Planner, First Floor, Room 125 Civic Centre and Polokwane Municipality for the period of 28 days from the 26th September 2014. Objections and/or comments or representation in respect of the application must be lodged with or made in writing to the Municipal Manager at the above address or at P O Box 111 Polokwane 0700 within 28 days drom 26th of September 2014. And Also The application and the relevant documents are open for inspection at the offices of the Limpopo Province Department of Cooperative Governance Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs, Landdros Mare Street Polok-
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN DECEASED ESTATES All persons having claims against the undermentioned estate must lodge it with the Executor concerned within 30 days (or as indicated) from date of publication hereof. Estate No: 23925/2014 Master’s Office: Polokwane Surname: HLUNGWANI
First Names: SIMEON Date of Birth: 1976/06/23 Identity No: 760623 5344 089 Last Address: 7 EMPEROR STREET IVY PARK, POLOKWANE Date of Death: 2014/07/29 First Names and Surname of Surviving Spouse: LETSOBE STEPHINAH HLUNGWANI Date of Birth: 1985/09/20 Identity No: 850920 1431 089 Name and address of Executor or authorised agent: Corrie Nel & Kie 25 Bodenstein Street Polokwane 0699
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godu Ga-Manthata Date of Death: 24/06/2014 First Name and Surname of Surviving Spouse: Madikane Sara Machika Date of Birth: 1948/07/21 Identity No: 4807210 418 087 Address of Executor of Authorised Agent: No 82 Hans Van Rensburg Street Office No 5 Polokwane 0699 Advertiser Name: Molepo Pheladi Advertiser Email: pfmolepo@gmail.com Advertiser Tel: 076 792 6355 16/10 ___________________
YOUR career finder in LIMPOPO Rental Agent Minimum requirements: * Grade 12 * Experience in rental management * Computer literate at an intermediate level * Able to work independently and with a team * Own vehicle Please send your CV to veronica.mohapi@harcourts.co.za or fax to 086 527 0910 Successful applicants will be contacted within 2 weeks.
Verhuringsklerk/ rental Clerk ERA Polokwane het bostaande posisie beskikbaar. Vereistes en ondervinding: • Algemene- en verhuringsadministrasie • Debiteure en krediteure • Fakturering en invorderings • Rekenaargeletterd – gevorderd • Rekenkundige - of gelykstaande kwalifikasie • Moet met kliënte kan skakel • Moet goed in ‘n span kan funksioneer Salaris sal na gelang van ervaring en kwalifikasies bereken word. Belangstellendes kan hul CV stuur na marnus@erapolokwane.co.za
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Requirements • Minimum of N2 in boiler making with Maths, science and boilermaking trade theory or higher. • Boilermaking knowledge/experience will be an advantage. • Must be prepared to work on-site on remote locations. • Must be a South African citizen.
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Only candidates answering to ALL the minimum requirements will be considered. To apply, forward a detailed CV with at least 3 (three) contactable references to ngoako@ hillary.co.za or deliver your application to 9 Yster Street Polokwane. All short listed candidates will be required to undergo psychometric profile assessment.
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Members of Fins and Boots Diving Club pictured during their recent diving expedition in Malta. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED
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wenty-three divers and family members from Fins and Boots Diving Club in Polokwane spent an unforgettable three weeks exploring the warm waters of Malta in the Mediterranean Sea at the end of the South African winter. Fins and Boots chief instructor, André Fouche said their party consisted of 12 divers
A diver from Fins and Boots Diving Club behind a machine gun on one of the many Second World War shipwrecks that litter the seabed around Malta.
Old Mutual virtual coach and international ultra marathon guru, Norrie Williamson visited Polokwane for a second time when he was hosted by Pietersburg Road Runners (PRR) to hold one-on-one coaching sessions with the city’s road running fraternity. He also held a running seminar on Sunday to share his knowledge on long distance running and to give tips on a number of important factors when taking on a marathon and further distances. Among these are how to plan and put together your training sessions in order to achieve the optimum result, basic training components, the logistics of race preparation,
of the club completed at least ten dives to gain valuable diving experience. Another highlight of the trip was the qualification of the Confederation Mondiale Des Activites Subaquatiques (CMAS) open water course by Judith van Kraayenburg, a grandmother of six children. Van Kraayenburg was accompanied by her husband, Bok and said she was extremely privileged and blessed to have qualified. Persons interested in taking up scuba diving can contact Fouche on 082 556 5546.
The Fins and Boots divers at the entrance to the Santa Maria Caves.
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and their guests that explored the old Second World War shipwrecks that can be found on the seabed around Malta. Another memorable dive, according to Fouche was exploring the Santa Maria Caves situated off the Maltese Islands. The divers left for Malta on 12 September and returned last Sunday with lots of unforgettable memories. Fouche commented that the visibility and water temperature was ideal and all members
proper nutrition in training and racing, the correct running style, reducing the risk of injury and specific pointers for Two Oceans, Comrades and longer road races. During Monday’s one-on-one session, Williamson gave some useful tips to PRR’s fifth placed Comrades runner, Rufus Photo in order for him to improve on this year’s result. Williamson commented that Limpopo is blessed with lots of natural running talent and the province should produce another Comrades winner in the near future. Photo said afterwards his session with Williamson was very enlightening and will assist him to eliminate the mistakes he made in the Comrades this year when he went too fast towards the end of the race.
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Fins and Boots Diving Club member Judith van Kraayenburg, who qualified for her CMAS open water course during the club’s diving expedition to Malta.
The excellent diving conditions that can be found at Malta.
Pharmacists and Pharmacist Assistants (QPB) Mpumalanga and Limpopo
Püre Pharmacy seeks an energetic, hard-working, honest persons who will be responsible to provide pharmaceutical care services and performing day-to-day dispensary administration in line with good pharmacy practice. Duties: Manage or assist with pharmacy and staff management; Ensure efficient stock control and administration of financial aspects; Ensure accurate and efficient dispensary administration; Ensure that the highest level of customer service and care is maintained; Manage the upkeep of high standards set for housekeeping and merchandise display; Ensure a safe and stable working environment for Püre colleagues. Qualifications and Skills required: • B.Pharm Degree/QPB • SAPC registration • Management experience (2 years) • Understanding SAPO, GPP and all other relevant legal requirements • Computer literate Benefits:
Market related salary, negotiable based on qualifications and relevant experience. Pension (compulsory) and medical aid (optional).
Application: If you are up to the challenge, e-mail your application to rone@purepharmacy.co.za or fax it to 086 671 7062. Your application must include a cover letter, CV, certified copies of your ID and qualifications. Short-listed candidates must agree to background screening - verifying qualifications, employment history and CV content; checking criminal records and credit records, contacting references. Contact Roné for more information on 011 684 1415. Closing date: 27 October 2014
S D R A U G Y T I R SECU Requirements: Must have valid certification in the field Day & night security guards (shift work) English & Afrikaans speaking
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Pietersburg Road Runners’ Comrades gold medallist, Rufus Photo, long distance running guru Norrie Williamson, middle, and South African 24-hour record holder and three-time Washie 100 mile champion, Johan van der Merwe, right.
Fax CVs to: 086 273 3979 If you have not heard from us within 14 working days of submitting your application, please accept that it was unsuccessful.
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ier jong stoeiers van Ion Baciu Stoeiakademie het gewys hulle is nie net stoeifiks nie, maar kan ook hul man in ander fisieke uitdagings staan. Die vier vasbyters, Roedie Roets, Elbert Steyn, Jaydee van der Merwe en Pierre
Botha het verlede week die uitdagende Renosterkop Vasbyt oor 10 km met 15 hindernisse in net 42 minute gewen en is R20 000 ryker. Limpopo Toyota het die prysgeld geborg wat die vier stoeiers onder hul gaan verdeel. Hulle het ook die naweek aan die SuidAfrikaanse Nasionale Stoeikampioenskappe in Pretoria deelgeneem.
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Roedie Roets, Pierre Botha, Jaydee van der Merwe en Elbert Steyn, die trotse wenners van die Renosterkop Vasbyt.
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olokwane lady golfer Lynn-Marie Combrink returned from America recently after spending three years on a golf scholarship for a four year BSc degree in Business Management at Utah Valley University (UVU) in Orem, Utah. She started playing competitive golf again in August after giving herself time to settle back in Polokwane as a married woman after tying the knot with Hennie Combrink, a local resident at the end of May. The couple met three years ago at church and dated for almost three years before getting married after Lynn-Marie arrived back from the USA at the beginning of May. The Combrink’s are settling in Polokwane and Lynn-Marie was thrilled to be selected for the Limpopo Women golf team that competed in the South African Golf Association Women’s Interprovincial Tournament held in Cape Town last week. She said she was satisfied with her game during the tournament and added that they were blessed with good weather for the entire tournament in Cape Town. In an exclusive interview with Polokwane Observer Lynn-Marie spoke about her three years studying and playing golf on the competitive college circuit America. “I was blessed to have received a golf scholarship to realise my dream of studying and playing golf in the USA. The process of getting there is very involved, but I was fortunate enough to have received a wonderful offer from UVU and chose to go and explore Utah. “Playing sport for a university in the USA is a great privilege and a wonderful adventure, but it requires utmost dedication and commitment in order to do so successfully. They have extremely strict rules and regulations which you
have to adhere to regarding your studies, sport and social life. To be a student athlete you have to take five classes per semester and also have to spend a mandatory 20 hours a week practising golf,” Lynn-Marie explained. During all the time playing golf in ten different states in America, including exotic locations like Hawaii, California and Nevada she managed to maintain a high academic standard to receive distinctions in all of her subjects except for one class where she got a B symbol. Lynn-Marie was also a mentor to freshman students and served on the academic chair for the Student Advisory Committee. She was also a member of the UVU American Marketing Association that taught her a lot about network-
Capricorn District Municipality (CDM) employees gave good account of themselves at the recent 2014 Southern African Inter-Municipal Sport Association (Saimsa) Games held in the Buffalo City Metro, Eastern Cape. The most success was attained by Amina Mamabolo and Maropeng Mojela who both won gold in the women and men 21,1 km half-marathons respectively. The CDM athletes competed with their counterparts from 55 municipalities from Southern African Development Community (SADC) in athletics, netball, table tennis, volleyball, darts, soccer and golf. Spokesperson for the Municipality, Moffat Senyatsi said CDM entered female athletes for table tennis for the first time this year and the doubles team won silver after losing to the host city in the finals. Another new sporting code praised for a sterling performance was golf. The golf team was given the thumbs up for
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merged in a culture that differs a great deal from ours. I mostly missed my loved ones, which is the main reason I returned home and also missed being able to watch rugby with a braai. With this said, I would have loved to stay in America, if my loved ones were with me since almost everything runs smoothly over there. Shops and transport are accessible almost 24 hours a day, service delivery is excellent and the internet is lightning fast.” Now that she has settled back into the slower pace of life in Limpopo, Lynn-Marie’s next goal is to receive her Springbok colours and will be working towards it, if it is God’s will and her future career affords the opportunity, she announced with a sparkle in her eye.
INVITATIoN To TENDER Provision of Payroll Administration Services to the Limpopo Independent Development Trust (IDT) Ref. 0009/2014
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Lynn-Marie Combrink pictured at the Polokwane Golf Club with her favourite drivercover, the wolverine mascot of the Utah Valley University.
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ing and market research. On the golfing side she was the Great West Conference Individual champion in 2012, was named the Great West Conference Newcomer of the Year (2011 - 2012) as well as UVU Women’s Golfer for the Year in 2011 and 2012. With a year left to complete her degree, Lynn-Marie has a few classes left to finish, which she will be doing through the internet in order to graduate in December 2014. “The internet is such a useful tool and it is amazing to think that I can watch lectures, participate in discussions, do research and complete assignments via the internet,” LynnMarie said and went on say: “I missed home very much while I lived in the USA being sub-
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the commitment and impressive performance it showed during the games although it had only two people participating,” Senyatsi said. He also said that although the soccer team did not perform well in its mainstream, it went further to participate in the beach soccer where it registered bronze medals. “The netball team was also eager to make it in the games. This year the team played until the position stages wherein they were number ten,” Senyatsi added. CDM first participated in the Saimsa games in 2009. Teams from Lesotho, Zambia, Namibia, Swaziland, Botswana and South Africa entered this year. The games, which rotate within the SADC countries, have been hosted in Mozambique, Botswana, Swaziland, Namibia and South Africa. The 2015 games will be held in Lesotho. “We are proud of them for doing well and for displaying outstanding performances throughout the games,” Senyatsi said.
The Independent Development Trust (IDT), on behalf of the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA), hereby invites service providers to tender for the provision of payroll services (management and administration). Scope: The IDT Limpopo Office requires the services of a suitable, experienced and highly professional Payroll Administrator to administer stipends of a total of one thousand six hundred (1 600) people or project participants spread across five (5) Local Municipalities, namely Mutale, Thulamela, Aganang, Tubatse and Fetakgomo, in the Vhembe, Sekhukhune and Capricorn District Municipalities of the Limpopo Province. Compulsory requirements: • Completion of the IDT’s supplier questionnaire • Submission of an original, valid Tax Clearance Certificate • Submission of proof of registration with the Payments Association of South Africa (PASA) and other relevant professional bodies • Submission of a Letter of Good Standing (COIDA) • Proof of company registration • Certified copies of IDs of Directors/Members/Trustees, etc • Joint Venture agreement (if applicable). A compulsory briefing meeting will be held on 21 October 2014 at the address mentioned below. Evaluation Criteria: The tender evaluation criteria, in line with the IDT’s Procurement Policy, will be as follows: Functionality points: Track record/experience in payroll administration=30; efficiency of payroll administration system=15; reporting and accountability process=15; references=15; qualifications and competencies of key staff=10; risk and fraud prevention strategy=15. Total Functionality Points: 100. Tenders not meeting a minimum of 75% of the total functionality points will be disqualified and will not be further evaluated on the 80/20 or 90/10 scorecard for Price and B-BBEE. Tender Documents: Tender documents will only be available at the IDT Regional Office on Tuesday, 21 October 2014 on the 2nd Floor (Reception), 68 Hans van Rensburg Street, Polokwane. A non-refundable bid deposit of R300.00 is payable into the IDT’s bank account. Details are as follows: Bank: ABSA Account Holder: LIM04-IDT Tender Deposits Account Number: 4084 940092 Branch Code: 632 005 Reference: #0009/2014 Please note that the IDT will only accept valid proof of payment in the form of a deposit slip from the bank for the purchase of bid documents. No cash payments will be accepted at the IDT Offices. Bid Validity Period: The bid will be valid for 60 calendar days from the closing date. The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted. No correspondence will be entered into with unsuccessful tenders and selection will be at the IDT’s sole discretion and will be final. Should you not hear from us within 4 weeks, please accept that your bid was not successful. Proposals must be on original documents and must include all information as requested in the bid document (provide four copies). Tender documents must be placed in a sealed envelope endorsed “Payroll Administrator Services: Department of Envornmental Affairs Working for Woodlands Programme” and deposited in the Limpopo IDT Bid Box, 2nd Floor, 68 Hans van Rensburg Street, Limpopo 0700, by no later than 12:00 on Thursday, 13 November 2014. Enquiries can be directed to Ms Shalati Makhubela at (015) 295-0007 or shalatim@idt.org.za or Joyce Matsheketsheke at (015) 295-0015 or joycer@idt.org.za Human Communications 113386
CONTRACT NUMBER: CI-DD-0007 South African National Parks invites tenders for the UPGRADING OF ROADS IN THE MAPUNGUBWE NATIONAL PARK situated 70 km West of Musina in the Limpopo Province. The following tenderers who are registered with the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) are eligible to submit tenders:
It is estimated that tenderers should have a CIDB contractor grading of 7CE or higher. Tenderers registered as potentially emerging enterprises with the CIDB who are registered one grading designation lower than that required and who satisfy the criteria stated in the Tender Data may also submit tender offers. Preferences are offered to tenderers for Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Status Level of Contribution. Tender documents will only be available at the compulsory site clarification meeting. The compulsory clarification meeting with representatives from SANParks will take place at the Reception of the Park Managers office, Mapungubwe National Park on 21 October 2014 at 10:00. A non-refundable deposit of R 200-00, payable in cash, is required on collection of the tender documents. Queries relating to the issue of the tender documents may be addressed to Ms Eldah Phathwa, Senior Manager: Acquisition: (012) 426 5260; e-mail: eldah.phathwa@sanparks.org. The closing time for receipt of tenders is 11:00 on 11 November 2014. Tenders in sealed envelopes marked clearly with the identification details: “Tender for Contract CI-DD-0007: Upgrading of Roads in the Mapungubwe National Park” must be deposited in the tender box at reception of the Park Managers office, Mapungubwe National Park on or before the stated closing time. Responsive tenders will be evaluated according to SANParks’ Supply Chain Management policy and procedures, and tenderers shall take particular note of the following: Tenderers are required to demonstrate their ability to undertake work of this nature and provide proof of experience, expertise, personnel, plant and equipment within the following functionality criteria: a) Plant and Equipment (Maximum 10 points) b) Technical Expertise (Maximum 10 points) c) Gravel and Paving Road Construction Experience (Maximum 10 points) Tenderers are required to score a minimum of 21 points out of a possible 30 points (i.e. 70 %) in order to qualify for the tender. Tender offers that fail to score the minimum number of functionality points shall be rejected. Telephonic, facsimile, e-mail and late tenders will not be accepted. Tenders may only be submitted on the tender documentation issued.
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“Polokwane Municipality is hard at work to bring major events to the City of Polokwane and the province. These events not only give access to those who attend them, but generally contribute to the economic growth of the city,” acting Executive Mayor Edgar Maleka informed at a briefing session held at the new Peter Mokaba Stadium recently. Maleka said that events and facilities are deliberately used to empower disadvantaged communities and individuals and to provide them with access to schooling, recreational activities as well as relief where needed. During the 2013/2014 financial year the municipality deepened participation of communities by making sure that sport programmes reach even those in the rural clusters. The launch of the Mayoral Soccer and Netball tournament is one such example where we saw greater participation of communities at local levels, culminating into the finals which were held at Seshego Stadium. The city is expected to be a hive of activity as the Municipality hosts various key sporting events during the month of October. The first event is the Polokwane Motor Rally which takes place in and around the city tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday. The race starts at the municipal
chambers at 12:00 where the organisers, the Executive Mayor and other dignitaries will be on site to flag off the cars. The prize giving will take place on Saturday 18 October at 16:00 at the new Peter Mokaba Stadium. The new Peter Mokaba Stadium also hosted the Orange Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2015 qualifier between Bafana Bafana and Congo Brazzaville on Wednesday evening. Professional golfers and stars from various parts of the province and country will descend on the City of Stars for the fifth instalment of the Executive Mayor’s Golf Charity Cup at the Polokwane Golf Club on 24 October. The Golf Charity Cup was initiated in 2010 as an event to raise funds to benefit needy charity organisations in Polokwane. “In 2013, the Executive Mayor’s Charity Golf Cup as well as the warm up match hosted by the Blue Bulls Rugby Union raised in excess of R1,7 million, benefiting over 30 charity organizations as well as about 56 disadvantaged learners who are registered in tertiary institutions. The charity organisations each received R30 000 from the funds raised. Because we have a responsibility to ensure that funds raised are allocated to worthy causes, the municipality is coordinating the beneficiaries together with all the traditional authorities. Since its inception, the municipality ensured that funds raised from the Mayoral Charity Golf Day helped to reach many families and individuals across Polokwane through our partnerships with the faith based organizations, non-governmental organisations, traditional authorities and the youth. I am made to believe that the target for this year’s event for the Mayoral Charity Golf Day alone should go beyond R1,5 million. I have no doubt that our business partners will support this charitable cause,” Maleka said in conclusion.
By Babbelbekkies is elkeen uniek ELNA ESTERHUYSEN >>observer.elna@gmail.com Babbelbekkies se kleedrepetisie Dinsdag het die kleingoed die geleentheid gegee om hul voor te berei vir hul konsert wat vanaand (Donderdag) by die skool in Silverkruin plaasvind. “Baie dankie vir jul aandeel in die vreugde van my werk” het Charlotte Steele, eienaar van Babbelbekkies aan ouers, grootouers en familie gesê. Sy het beklemtoon dat die konsert sonder ‘n tema met die boodskap: “Ek is uniek en het ‘n werkie” is.
Kate-Lynn Markos, Esti la Grange en Ashley Goodes met hul krone as prinsesse. Foto’s: Elna Esterhuysen
Mmabogoshi Msiza, National Emerging Tourism Entrepreneur of the Year Award (Eteya) winner of 2014/15 (second from right) is congratulated by Seaparo Sekoati, MEC for Economic Development, Environment and Tourism, Seipati Tlaka Acting Chief Executive Officer of Limpopo Tourism Agency and Mashilo Matsetela, Chaiperson of Limpopo Tourism Agency.
Mmabogoshi becomes fourth Eteya winner from Limpopo Herbert Rachuene >>herbert@mailbox.co.za Mmabogoshi Msiza, owner of Limpopo Guest Manor, joined the country’s A-list of emerging tourism operators on Sunday when she was announced to be the 2014/15 winner of the esteemed National Emerging Tourism Entrepreneur of the Year Award (Eteya) during an event held in Gauteng. She beat tourism establishment owners from the eight other provinces to become the province’s fourth winner since the inception of the award in 2001. Limpopo’ previous winners are Barry Ramunenyiwa of Vevisa Lodge (2002), Nyeleti Mushwana of Karibu Lodge (2004) and Calvin Maphophe of Mambedi Country Lodge (2006). Limpopo Tourism Agency (LTA) Spokesperon, Mike Tauatsoala said they are excited to have tourism products owners who are national award winners. “This really confirms our commitment to tourism as a province. With so many attractions of note in the province this
Agri MEC urges community to grow vegetables Herbert Rachuene >>herbert@mailbox.co.za Agriculture and Rural Development MEC Joy Matshoge has urged communities to establish vegetable gardens in their yards in order to ensure that households meet their own food security needs. Matshoge addressed community members during a visit to St Matthews Anglican Church in Zone 1, Seshego as well as home-based care centres in the Seshego on Sunday. She also handed out seeds and fertilisers to assist in starting such gardens. The visit was part of an ongoing programme of the department to ensure that households can feed themselves from their own gardens in a process of ensuring food security. “We want our people to go back to subsistence farming; they must have vegetable gardens so that they can grow enough food to feed themselves and their families. By so doing we will be fighting poverty,” she said. Matshoge encouraged residents to start preparing themselves for the ploughing season. At the same time she presented the department’ Integrated Food Security Production Initiative (known as the Fetsa Tlala Programme), a strategy which aims to assist poor
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and indigent people to be an anchor of rural development. The programme was launched by President Jacob Zuma in the Northern Cape in October 2013.
Joy Matshoge, MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development helps Lina Moreroa and Makwena Ngwepe to plant seedlings in their garden. Photos: Herbert Rachuene
MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Joy Matshoge (second from left) and her Head of Department, Ramatsimele Maisela (far right), in the vegetable garden of the Extension 44 Home-Based Centre with Tshepo Mokwena (left) and Centre Manager Francina Mokwena.
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really encourages us to work even harder to make a dent in the National Tourism Department’s quest to become the top 20 most visited country in the world by 2020 in line with the National Tourism Sector Strategy (NTSS). We will continue to work harder to urge our tourism products to participate in the awards, thereby improving the service level standards for tourists to have repeat visits in our province,” he said. Mzisa also scooped the inaugural MEC’s Economic Development, Environment and Tourism’s Choice Award in September. “I am also honoured to win the national award. As Limpopo Guest Manor our promise to the people of the province was that we will do our best to enhance our positive and proud legacy as a winning province,” Msiza told Polokwane Observer in an email on Tuesday. Asked what she will do with the price money she replied that it will be invested into the business, with a new product to be launched soon.
Polokwane Observer’s weekly price watch aims to assist readers in making informed decisions when spending their hard earned money. This week we focus on packaged maize and potato snacks. The prices were compared on Tuesday 14 October between 15:00 and 16:00.
Doritos tortilla chips 150 g Lays Classic potato chips 150 g Simba potato chips 150g
Polokwane Spar, Thabo Mbeki Street R14,99 R14,99 R10,99
Shoprite, Market Street R13,99 R13,99 R10,99
Pick n Pay, Cycad Polokwane R13,95 R13,99 R10,99
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B Truck & Tractor Pietersburg Noordelike Rugbyklub (Noordelikes) het Vrydagaand nog ‘n suksesvolle seisoen met hul jaareindfunksie en prysuitdeling afgesluit. Noordelikes se eerste- en derde spanne is vanjaar beide President- en Boet Fickligakampioene en die klub word onder die twintig beste rugbyklubs in die land beskou as gevolg van hul tweede deelname in die Cell C Gemeenskapbeker waar net die ligawenners van die onderskeie provinsies en subunies kragte meet. Noordelikes se eerste span is vir die sesde agtereenvolgende keer die Boet Fick Seniorliga- kampioene. Riaan van Schalkwyk, Noordelikes-voorsitter het tydens die funksie die bestuurspan, afrigters, spelers, skeidsregters, mediese spanne, toeskouers en almal wat bygedra het tot die span se sukses in die 2014-seisoen bedank. Hul hoofborg, BB Truck & Tractor wat die hele seisoen gesorg het vir die speleruitrustings, reiskoste en mediese bystand is uitgesonder. Sekondêre borge soos Enterprise, Pietersburg Diesel Centre, SamCo Foods en Sea West en die talle kleiner borge is ook bedank vir hul onbaatsugtig ondersteuning. Ondervoorsitter Shaun van der Merwe het in sy toespraak gesê dat die gaping tussen Noordelikes en die groter klubs van die ander rugbyunies besig is om te krimp en dat hulle die ander spanne op hul neus wil laat kyk in volgende jaar se Cell C Gemeenskapbeker-kompetisie. Doelwitte is reeds vir volgende jaar gestel en die spelers begin al November oefen om gereed te wees vir dié kompetisie wat in Maart 2015 begin. Sias van Wyk is as Speler van die Jaar aangewys.
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Pieter-Jan van der Linde, Noordelikes derde span-kaptein met die President- en Boet Fick trofeë en Deon Steynberg, verkoopsbestuurder by BB Truck & Tractor, die klub se hoofborg. FOTO’S: WARREN BLUNT
BB Truck & Tractor Pietersburg Noordelike Rugbyklub (Noordelikes) se Speler van die Jaar, Sias van Wyk (middel) met Riaan van Schalkwyk (Noordelikes-voorsitter), Fred Romijn (hoofafrigter), Deon Steynberg (BB Truck & Tractor-verkoopsbestuurder) en Tony Varela (Noordelikes-president).
Regs: Skeidsregter, Willie Schoeman met sy Skeidsregter van die Jaar-toekenning met Lieb Coetzer, Noordelikes-klubkaptein.
Noordelikes se driedrukkers van die jaar is Mynhardt Smith (links) en Koning Janse van Rensburg wat albei 12 drieë aangeteken het, met Noordelikes-voorsitter, Riaan van Schalkwyk in die middel.
Westenburg Rugby Club’s Summer Ball a highlight BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@ gmail.com Meropa Casino & Entertainment World was the venue for Westenburg Rugby Club’s 2014 Summer Ball on Saturday evening. The event was well attended and provided an opportunity for supporters of the club to socialise while they enjoyed a superb meal. Music to dance by was provided by Cosmic Band from Pretoria and lots of prizes could be won in the prize draw.
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The Cosmic Band provides the music at Westenburg Rugby Club’s Summer Ball.
Committee Member Simon Vorster, right, joins in the joy of prize winner Rosina Whitehead.
Sponsor Ednah Baker, with prize draw winner Lucresia Antonio and Simon Vorster. Antonio won a full body massage from Mangwanani African Spa on the premises of Meropa.
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Limpopo’s medal winners at the recent South African Fencing Championships in Pretoria are Andrew Howitt (Gold Sabre), Danica Opperman (Silver Foil and Epee) and Eben Wagner (Bronze u.17 Epee, Silver u.15 Foil and Gold u.15 Epee).
Limpopo’s fencers represented the province with pride to garner two gold, three silver and one bronze medal at the South African Fencing Championships in Pretoria last weekend. Danica Opperman from the Polokwane Firebird Fencing Club won two silver medals in both the Epee and Foil events in the Kadett class. The other Firebird fencers all made it
Bafana beats Polokwane City Football Club in friendly
Die wenner van die 100 m (seuns o.12) is Mundodza Luvja in die middel met Zanru Jewaskiewitz (links) in die tweede plek en Kowie Lombaard (regs) derde.
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afana Bafana beat Polokwane City Football Club 2-0 in a friendly match at Peter Mokaba stadium on Monday evening. Former Black Leopards striker David Zulu and Orlando Pirates striker Kermit Erasmus scored the winning goals for Bafana. The matc was part of Bafana Bafana‘s preparations for the upcoming 2015 African Cup of Nations Qualifier match against Congo Brazzaville. Polokwane City defender Vukile Mngqibisa said the match helped them to prepare for the Premier Soccer League (PSL) encounter against Bloemfontein Celtic on Sunday at Kaizer Sebothelo Stadium in Free State. “It was a good match which we used to test our strength. We had a two week break without competitive football due to the Fifa international break. We needed a competitive match and Bafana Bafana provided that,”
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David Zulu, former Black Leopards striker, scored for Bafana Bafana during their friendly match against Polokwane City Football Club on Monday evening. Mngqibisa said. He also mentioned that it was an honour to play against the best in the country and hopes to be part of the national team some day. “It is every player’s dream to play for the national team and I am no different. But for me to achieve that I have to do well at the club and that is when one will get recognition from the national coach,” Mngqibisa said. Polokwane City is currently lying in 15th position of the PSL with four points after seven matches.
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through to the direct elimination rounds. Andrew Howitt from Eresabel Fencing Club in Mokopane won gold in the sabre event and another Eresabel fencer, Eben Wagner won three medals. He won bronze in the Kadett Epee, silver in the u.15 Foil and brought home gold in the u.15 Epee event. The President of the Limpopo Fencing Association, Mark Howitt said that as one of the smaller provinces when it comes to fencing, Limpopo performed above expectations.
Die mans senior 200 m-wenner is Oscar Mavundla (middel), Masliane Seloma (links) in die tweede plek en Deon Jewaskiewitz en Olin Bonne in die gesamentlike derde plek.
Vriendskaplike atletiekbyeenkoms om atlete voor te berei Warren Blunt >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Atlete, ouers en ‘n groot aantal toeskouers het die vriendskaplike atletiekbyeenkoms wat Saterdag by die ou Peter Mokaba Stadion deur Prisma Jewaskiewitz Atletiekklub gehou is, goed ondersteun. Die organiseerder, Deon Jewaskiewitz het gesê hy was beïndruk met die groot aantal atlete en toeskouers. Hoërskool- en laerskoolatlete kon in beide baan- en velditems deelneem. Die byeenkoms se doel is om die provinsie se atlete slaggereed te kry vir die opkomende atletiekseisoen wat Saterdag begin met die
Die jongspan het ook kans gekry om in Saterdag se vriendskaplike atletiekbyeenkoms deel te neem en almal het brons medaljes na die 60 m-wedloop ontvang. Marius Lengton Atletiekbyeenkoms. Skole van die stad, Mokopane, Tzaneen, Makhado, Modimolle en Mookgophong het aan Saterdag se byeenkoms deelgeneem. Jewaskiewitz spreek sy dank teenoor die borge, baanamptenare, toeskouers en atlete uit wat die dag se sukses verseker het.
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Morne Myburgh hits his chip shot at the par four ninth hole after driving over the green with the wind behind at the SPCA golf day on Thursday.
Bafana Bafana meets supporters at Savannah Mall Herbert Rachuene >>herbert@mailbox.co.za Bafana Bafana supporters and members of the public were pleasantly surprised on Tuesday when the national team paid a visit to Savannah Mall where they interacted with local supporters and signed autographs. The team reportedly arrived in the city on Sunday in preparation for their 2015 African Cup of Nations qualifier match against Congo
Bafana Bafana midfielder, Dean Furman, second from left, and goalkeeper Darren Keet, wearing white, with some of their supporters at Savannah Mall on Tuesday.
Brazzaville at Peter Mokaba Stadium yesterday (Wednesday). South African Football Association Media and Communications Manager, Mahlomola Morake said it was important for the team to interact with supporters in Polokwane before the match. “We seldom play in Polokwane. We thought we should give the local supporters an opportunity to meet and greet the players because they are the people they are playing for,” Morake said.
SPCA golf day raises R30 000 Warren Blunt >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Golfers gave good support to man’s furry friends on a sweltering hot day during the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) golf day on Thursday. The format was 4-Ball Alliance with a ghost scorecard to add some mystery to the occasion. The four-ball of Dawid van der Walt, Jacques de Jager, Morne Myburgh and Riaan Nel dominated proceedings with 66 points to claim first prize. Next best was the alliance of Nelson Marais, Anton van Vuuren,
Duncan Menzies and Paul Pretorius with 62 points, followed by Keith Badenhorst, Riaan Koekemoer, Weyden and Nola Peceur with 59 points. Morne Myburg hit his ball closest to the pin at the eighth hole and Eugene van der Walt was nearest to the pin on the 11th hole. Keith Badenhorst was closest to the pin on the 16th green. The longest drives were achieved by Ferdi Kirsten off the second tee and by Raymond Pratt at the tenth hole. SPCA Chairman Johan Loubser thanked all the golfers and sponsors that participated and assisted in raising approximately R30 000.
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Bafana Bafana players Siyabonga Nlhapo, Kwanda Mngonyama, Renielwe Letsholonyane and Dumisani Msibi at Savannah Mall on Tuesday.
The winners of the SPCA golf day are, in front, Morné Myburgh, Mike Herring (SPCA Treasurer) and Johan Loubser (SPCA Chairperson), with Riaan Nel, Dawid van der Walt and Jacques de Jager at the back.
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Photographed during the meeting are Premier Stan Mathabatha (second from right) with Bafana Bafana Captain Senzo Meyiwa , South African Football Association Executive Member Ria Ledwaba, Head Coach Shakes Mashaba, Sport, Arts and Culture MEC Nandi Ndelani and Polokwane Executive Mayor Thembi Nkadimeng.
Premier encourages Bafana Bafana ahead of CAF qualifier >> ‘They are turning the tables around’ >> ‘Bafana Bafana was known for disappointing us’ HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za Premier Stan Mathabatha on Tuesday encouraged Bafana Bafana to write their own history and do well in their quest of qualifying for the 2015 African Cup of Nations. Mathabatha met with the team in Polokwane ahead of the yesterday’s (Wednesday) match against Congo Brazzaville at the Peter Mokaba Stadium.
“Bafana Bafana is known for disappointing us when playing away, but we have got a new class and they are turning the tables around. They have what is takes to win every match,” Mathabatha said and added: “This class is saying to us, it is possible, it is doable and we are ready and we can see that they are ready”. Head Coach Shakes Mashaba challenged the players to write their names in the history books and become remembered as the class of 2014. “There was the Class of 99, but let me tell you, before that there was the Class of 1950 of the late Eric Sono, father of Jomo Sono. Then came the Class of 1970 and we went to the Class of 1996 that won the African Cup of Nations. “I want you to represent the country well and to the best of your ability,” Mashaba told the team.
olokwane’s motoring enthusiasts can look forward to lots of dust and howling high performance engines when the Polokwane Rally takes place around the Peter Mokaba Sports Complex and on the outskirts of the city tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday. The weekend’s Polokwane Rally is the penultimate round of this year’s South African National Rally Championship and the stage is set for an exciting event with four teams still in with a chance to win the championship. The Castrol Team Toyota Yaris of Leroy Poulter and Elvéne Coetzee currently enjoy a 31-point lead, with 50 points still up for grabs in the next two races, over team-mates Hergen Fekken and Carolyn Swan in the S2000 class. With three wins and a second place so far this year, Poulter and Coetzee have 124 points and are looking good to land Toyota their first national championship win since 2004. Fekken and Swan have 93 points, with last year’s Polokwane Rally champions, Mark Cronje and Robin Houghton (Ford Dealer Team Fiesta) lying third
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with 87, 5 points. In fourth position with 84,5 points are the Volkswagen Sasolracing Polo crew made up of Hans Weijs Jnr and Bjorn Degandt. The Polokwane Municipality have thrown their full weight behind hosting another successful event with the vehicles gathering in front of the Municipal Council Chambers on Friday at 12:00. The cars will then proceed to Polokwane Brick Works to the south of the city for the first stage. Further stages on Friday will then be held along the R 101 and N1 at the Kallie Snyman and Human du Preez farms and spectator points are on offer on both stages. Day one finishes with a special stage around the new Peter Mokaba Stadium at 18:25 and great viewing points are available all along the route. Day two sees racing action taking place on the gravel roads to the north of the city at the Christo Kruger, Richard Schulenburg, Oerlemans and Vercueil farms before the final stage around the Peter Mokaba Stadium that commences at 13:54. The prize-giving ceremony takes place at the stadium afterwards and more details of the routes are available at the service area at the Peter Mokaba Stadium.
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The current South African National Rally Championship leaders Leroy Poulter and Elvéne Coetzee in their Toyota Yaris during last year’s Polokwane Rally.
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Jaco Linde en Corné Olivier is uitnemende gholfspelers wat onderskeidelik algehele eerste en tweede plekke tydens die Suid-Afrikaanse Hoërskole Gholfkampioenskappe behaal het.
aco Linde en Corné Olivier het al baie op gholfbane presteer, maar hul onlangse welslae tydens die Suid-Afrikaanse Hoërskole Gholfkampioenskappe was ‘n ideale geleentheid om hul skoolloopbane op ‘n hoogtepunt af te sluit. Die twee matriekleerders van Hoërskool Pietersburg (PHS) was deel van die Limpopospan wat van 8 tot 10 Oktober aan die nasionale kampioenskappe by die Reading Country Club in Alberton gehou is. Jaco is as algehele wenner aangewys terwyl Corné die algehele naaswenner is. Die Limpopospan eindig sesde uit elf kompeterende skole. “Gelukkig is dit een van my eie spanmaats wat my gewen het,” skerts Corné wat 105 houe behaal het, terwyl Jaco gelyk aan baansyfer op 108 geëindig het. “Die atmosfeer tussen die spanne was aangenaam want die meeste van ons ken mekaar omdat ons gereeld tydens toernooie kragte meet en na die tyd saamkuier. Die Limpopo-span se gees was uitstekend en ons het mekaar deurentyd motiveer,” sê Jaco. Corné sê dit was ‘n wonderlike ervaring en hy is eintlik spyt dat hy volgende jaar die kampioenskappe mis. “Die baan was baie droog, maar dis te verstane omdat reën skaars is. Ons is ook die hele toernooi
met sonskyn geseën.” Beide spelers is deel van PHS se eerste gholfspan wat die afgelope drie jaar as wenners van die TuksSkole-reeks aangewys is. Corné het vanjaar ook ‘n tweede plek in die Junior Masters Championships sowel as die plaaslike klubkampioenskappe verower terwyl Jaco die Zoutpansberg Ope in Makhado gewen het. Beide is ook in die o.23-Limpopospan. Beide spelers speel van jongs af gholf. “Ek het van vyfjarige ouderdom tyd saam my pa op die gholfbaan spandeer. My grootste belangstelling was aanvanklik om met die gholfkarretjie te ry en ek het later ‘n liefde vir die sport ontwikkel,” sê Jaco. Corné sê sy pa het hom geleer dat gholf die enigste sportsoort is waaraan hy vir die res van sy lewe kan deelneem, daarom het hy reeds aan die einde van sy laerskoolloopbaan sy eerste stel gholfstokke aangeskaf. Jaco en Corné was onderskeidelik kranige tennis- en krieketspelers, maar het mettertyd besluit om gholf te speel en op hul akademie te konsentreer. Hulle gaan albei volgende jaar aan die Universiteit van Pretoria in ‘n BComm Rekeningkunde-rigting studeer. “Aanvanklik wil ons baie aandag aan ons studies gee, maar wel by die universiteit se gholfspan inskakel en dit geniet,” is hul dit eens. ‘n Speler wat sy storie op die setperk ken, is ‘n goeie gholfspeler, meen Corné terwyl Jaco dink eienskappe van ‘n goeie speler is geduld, konsentrasie en ‘n kalm geaardheid. Jaco en Corné het vir eers die gholfstokke weggepak terwyl hulle vir die eindeksamen voorberei wat op 27 Oktober begin. Beide se stokperdjies behels tyd in die natuur terwyl Corné ook graag saam met sy pa jag. Hul gunstelinggholfbaan waar hulle onder meer die afgelope paar jaar gekompeteer het, is The Links Gholf Course en Pinnacle Point Beach and Gholf Resort in George.
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