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Appointment of Cassel cronies at Leda deemed illegal MPHO DUBE >>mphodube.observer@gmail.com

ive of eight senior officials at the Limpopo Economic Development Agency (Leda) whose employment contracts were terminated recently by Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (Ledet) MEC, Mr Seaparo

Sekoati took him to the Labour Court this week. The former Leda Board’s appointment of the officials, all of whom are allegedly linked to former Premier Cassel Mathale, was met with suspicion and questioned for its validity, according to sources at Leda and Ledet. The officials who were supposed

to assume duty on 2 September took the matter to the Labour Court following Sekoati’s termination of their contracts because he concluded that their appointments were allegedly null and void. The matter was postponed to Friday (tomorrow) when the complainants will know if they will retain their remuneration of

reportedly more than R1 million per annum. A source informed that the officials were appointed on 17 July this year, a day before Premier Stan Mathabatha’s appointment on 18 July 2013 and two days before Sekoati’s appointment as MEC. To page 2

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he Provincial Police threatened Polokwane Observer with a communications blackout following last week’s lead story on the delayed arrival of Limpopo’s top cop being widely questioned. In his response to the article, titled “No show yet for top cop”, Limpopo Police Corporate Communications Head Hangwani Mulaudzi warned that “Such reckless reporting will force us to cut all ties with the newspaper in future.” In the meantime social media networks were abuzz this weekend when local residents took further the issue in debates by discussing the seemingly protracted absence of recently appointed Provincial Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola after his predecessor, Lt Genl Simon Mpembe was transferred to the Free State almost three weeks ago. In the initial story, based on information obtained from Mulaudzi by one of Polokwane Observer’s journalists, it was stressed that Masemola indicated he would grant the publication an interview once he has arrived in Limpopo while Mulaudzi undertook to make him available for a slot with the publication in due course. Yesterday (Wednesday) Mulaudzi confirmed that Masemola has been in the office since Monday, starting with meeting his management and those he would have close liaison with. The essence of the story, however, was to highlight the fact that there was no sight of the new arrival and after having been appointed to the position almost two weeks prior, no communication to the citizens of Limpopo was forthcoming. The information was substantiated with a reference to Democratic Alliance (DA) Limpopo Legislature Caucus Leader Desiree van der Walt

intending to hand a copy of the Limpopo Community Safety Bill to Premier Stan Mathabatha. For purposes of a follow-up story, comment has been obtained from various corners representative of civil society. First to react was South African Policing Union (Sapu) Provincial Secretary Solly Bulala who posed the question how a newly appointed Provincial Commissioner could report on duty and undertake a journey before talking to the citizens of Limpopo. He said the media should act as a mouthpiece of the citizens of the country. Instead it was the Police’s responsibility to assure the citizens of the province of a leader with new vision being committed to improving the situation where issues of crime were concerned. “It is up to the Provincial Commissioner to correct Mulaudzi’s conduct.” Sapu, he said, needed a Provincial Commissioner who was accessible to the media and accountable on issues of crime and who would assure communities that crime was under control at all times. He further stated: “All those who don’t want to report back to the citizens must leave public office. It is their duty to account to the citizens.”Bulala reiterated the importance of exposing such kind of attitudes as displayed by Mulaudzi because the Provincial Commissioner had to ensure his office was never misrepresented. In conclusion he demanded that the provincial Police’s communications section be restructured in order to deliver quality service and proper representation of the Provincial Commissioner’s office, otherwise they would call for imminent restructuring. Adding to what DA Provincial Leader Jacques Smalle was quoted saying in last week’s story, Van der Walt said the prolonged absence by the newly appointed Provincial Commissioner was a source of

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From page 1 This raised the concern of Sekoati’s who, as custodian of Leda and political head of Ledet disbanded the board. “The processes of their appointment were very suspicious. The MEC had to act on this matter. There was no proper consultation with shareholders,” the source said. According to the source the officials approached their legal representatives despite that they were supposed to replace or succeed are still having contracts with Leda. Allegedly the previous board was to face more legal woes with the senior officials who were supposed to be ousted by former Ledet MEC Pinky Kekana, an ally of Mathale. “How do you appoint senior officials when people still have employments contracts? We can’t have double parking. This was just going to have a serious financial implication with more legal woes. You can see what is happening now, the Mathale’s allies have once again contributed to the mess

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grave concern to the DA. “With the levels of crime in the province and the recent violent protests in Malamulele it should have been Lt Genl Masemola’s priority to assume office. In the context of the South African Police Service Act which describes the duties of a provincial commissioner as including ‘command of and control over services under his or her jurisdiction in the province’, this means our Police Service did not have a proper command structure.” She concluded with a demand for the new commissioner to be physically present in Limpopo to deal with pressing provincial concerns which required his attention. Congress of the People (Cope) provincial spokesperson Motlatjo Thetjeng commented by saying that proper planning should have been in place to ensure a timely handing over by Masemola’s predecessor. With safety and security being key in Limpopo, the province needed a senior person in an active role to take command, he said. That space could not be left vacant while crime was increasingly gripping rural communities, he pointed out and added that the province needed a Provincial Commissioner on top of the situation. “You need a Police force that does not leave a vacuum.” Polokwane Chamber of Business (PCOB) Safety and Security Chairperson Mokone du Preez said due to a longstanding cooperation agreement with the Police they were looking forward to meeting Masemola. He intended scheduling a meeting with the new Provincial Commissioner within the next week to establish his vision and mission. Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (Popcru) Provincial Secretary Hangwani Mashao and South African Communist Party (SACP) Provincial Secretary Gilbert Kganyago were not available for comment at the time of going to press.

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ealth and Social Development MEC, Ms Dipuo Letsatsi-Duba is expected to meet with the top twenty services providers in the province today (Thursday) as part of her department’s turnaround strategy. Letsatsi-Duba during an exclusive with Polokwane Observer this week confirmed that after engaging with all the stakeholders, including doctors, nurses and management earlier, she is now going to engage the suppliers. “I’m going to meet with the top twenty suppliers who provide our hospitals with medical equipments, surgical items, medicine and food. It cannot be correct that some suppliers are milking the state purse but they aren’t delivering their services at the right time or not at all. We cannot allow that to happen,” she said. Shortages of anaesthetic equipment, suction machines, patient monitors, diathermy machines, autoclaving machines and tourniquets at Tshilidzini Hospital in Thohoyandou are some of the complaints Public Protector, Adv Thuli Madonsela brought to the attention of the Provincial Legislature yesterday (Wednesday) morning. Madonsela’s Spokesperson, Mr Oupa Segalwe said: “The complaints were raised with the Public Protector during her national stakeholder dialogue visit to the province late last month. “The aim of the dialogue is to strengthen government’s ability to deliver on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) with specific focus on improving health and reducing hunger and poverty.” During her two-day stay in the province last month, the Public Protector was met with complaints ranging from problems with mobile clinic services for far-flung areas, land claim issues, RDP housing to “red tape” at hospitals which medical officials at Tshilidzini blamed for

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acute shortage of life-saving equipment. She also received complaints about general service delivery issues. In reacting to the matter, Letsatsi Duba said: “Our primary focus indeed is to address the issues of shortages of medical equipment and medicines in the province. For that reason I will also engage with the Public Protector after seeing her report.” “I will also work closely with her to resolve some of the well documented problems in the Department of Health and Social Development. What is imperative is to ensure that service delivery is accelerated to the people by also improving our health system. I can also confirm that in some of our hospitals medicines and surgical items are already being delivered on time.” Letsati-Duba also vowed to increase management staff to eradicate the problem of shortage of doctors in the province by engaging Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi to give her the go-ahead to approach Asian countries as well as Bulgaria because they have an influx of doctors who are unemployed. In conclusion, she said she will heed Premier Stan Mathabatha’s call of accelerating services delivery to the people without fear or favour.

Noodlanding was enigste opsie vir vlieënier Mariëtte Snyder >> mariette.observer@gmail.com Die Piper 6 Cherokee-ligte vliegtuig wat Sondagmiddag op die N1-Suid sowat 25 km buite die stad neergestort het, het glo tegniese probleme ondervind volgens die departement van paaie en vervoer se woordvoerder, mnr Jimmy Machaka. Die vlieënier, mnr Justin Meyers van Gauteng moes ‘n noodlanding uitvoer nadat hy kort tevore van Protea Hotel Ranch Resort opgestyg het onderweg na Gauteng. Die voorwiel van die vliegtuig het met impak op die teerpad

afgebreek omdat hy oor ‘n voertuig op die pad moes beweeg voor hy kon land. Die vliegtuig het glo net een passasier van Krugersdorp vervoer en niemand is in die voorval beseer nie. Volgens ‘n omstander op die toneel het die vlieënier vertel dat hy gelukkig was dat hy nie in die bosse te lande gekom het nie. “Hy het baie groot geskrik, maar het die noodlanding suksesvol uitgevoer,” vertel sy. Van die ooggetuies sê hulle was verbaas dat daar geen voertuie betrokke was nie en sê die vlieënier kan homself gelukkig ag dat hy ongedeerd is.

Cop beating trio out on bail KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com The three suspects arrested after allegedly severely assaulting a uniformed Police official on Sunday has appeared before the Mankweng Magistrate’s Court on Monday and was released on R500 bail each. The incident caught on CCTV cameras shows Herdus van Jaarsveld (27) and brothers Donald (21) and Edwin Albrecht (24) physically assaulting a police officer at a filling station in Mankweng. It is alleged that Const Tiselani Shikwambana (27), stationed in Groblersdal was travelling to his home in Tzaneen with his wife when the incident happened. Brig Hangwani Mulaudzi, Spokesperson for the Limpopo Police, says it is alleged that the trio first started pelting the officer’s vehicle

with bottles, while still in Dalmada outside of Polokwane. “A car chase ensued from Dalmada to a filling station in Mankweng where the trio allegedly chased the Police official into the kiosk on the premises where the assault was caught on camera. Shikwambana prior to the assault ran into the kiosk to hand his weapon over to the management.” Mulaudzi further says that following this more Police officials arrived on the scene and arrested the three suspects. Mulaudzi commends Shikwambana for not discharging his pistol, even when his and his wife’s life was in danger. “We are however very disappointed with the bail amount being set at R500. This is only a slap on the wrist and the penalty for their actions should be far higher. Such a low bail amount makes it seems that it is alright to assault a Police official,” Mulaudzi commented.

Water shortages a reality RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com Polokwane’s water levels remain a reason for concern with a water leak on the main supply line from the Olifants Sand Scheme on Monday and a power outage at Ebenezer Dam on Tuesday causing a major decrease in the supply of bulk water to local reservoirs.

Municipal Communications Manager, Mr Simon Mokoatedi issued a strong warning to residents to use water sparingly in order to avoid being left with dry taps. “The situation is serious and residents should refrain from using water for anything else than personal use,” he said. Polokwane’s reservoirs on Tuesday respectively held 10, 11 and 14% and the reservoir in Seshego only 23% of its capacity.

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Poliselede op die toneel waar ‘n menslike skedel Dinsdag in die Polokwane Voëlpark gevind is. Die polisie het later die hele skelet opgegrawe.

DA pickets at intersection At the same time members of the Polokwane Traffic Department were monitoring a speed trap on the busy road shortly after the crossing. The tragic accident that claimed the life of Mr Henry Raaths almost two weeks ago has led to renewed calls from various parties for a traffic light to be installed at the busy crossing. A member of the Dalmada Vigilance Association, Ms Lynette Botes says the association has been trying to get the various traffic authorities to install a traffic light at the intersection since 2009. She added that traffic volumes PHOTOS: WARREN BLUNT on the R71 have been steadily increasMembers of the Democratic Alliance picket on the R71 ing for the past five years and the esat the intersection into Dalmada to highlight the need tablishment of a number of schools in the area have added to the traffic flow, for a traffic light to be installed at the busy crossing. especially early in the mornings. The Limpopo Department of Roads and WARREN BLUNT Transport (DRT) have confirmed receipt of >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com the request for a traffic light to be installed on the R71 at the intersection with Dalembers of the Democratic Alliance (DA) mada. Spokesperson for the DRT, Mr Jimmy held a picket at the notorious intersecMachaka said officials from the South African tion to Dalmada on the R71 last Friday National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) have to highlight the need for the urgent installavisited the site and the issue will be addressed tion of a traffic light or a traffic circle at the soon. intersection.

MARIËTTE SNYDER >> mariette.observer@gmail.com ‘n Menslike skedel is Dinsdag omstreeks 14:40 deur munisipale werkers, wat slote in die Polokwane Voëlpark gegrawe het om elektriese kabels aan te lê, gevind. Die Westenburg-polisie het hul na die toneel gehaas waarna die forensiese eenheid die volledige skelet

opgegrawe en vir ondersoeke gestuur het. Konst Tsetsi Lamula van die Westenburg polisiestasie sê ‘n geregtelike doodsondersoek-dossier is geopen en meer inligting sal na die volledige ondersoek bekendgemaak word. Polokwane Munisipale kommunikasiehoof, mnr Simon Mokoatedi sê hulle is bewus van die voorval en die ondersoek.

Gigaba demands competence MPHO DUBE >>mphodube.observer@gmail.com Public Enterprise Minister, Mr Malusi Gigaba has urged African National Congress (ANC) members not to take voters for granted ahead of the 2014 general election. Gigaba, an ally of President Jacob Zuma, was addressing ANC members and guests at the welcoming dinner hosted for Premier Stan Mathabatha on Friday. He warned ANC members to prepare themselves for “the mother of all elections” alerting his comrades to be aware of Agang SA led by Dr Mampele Ramphele and the newly registered Economic Freedom Fighters(EFF) led by Mr Julius Malema. “Our opponents, including right wing populists, demagogues are working day and night plotting our undoing. Unity of the ANC is paramount, consistency is imperative and the ANC is a national liberation movement not a political party. “We must build the campaign of all campaigns as we approach the mother of all elections. We must never take the loyalty of our masses for granted. We must at all times ensure our people that we are equal to the task and to the responsibility given to us,” Gigaba said. Taking a swipe at lazy and incompetent politicians deployed in government Gigaba said: “Our mandate is to understand the common challenges before us. Our mandate is not to play golf and think about our next vacation. We must make sure that our contribution is to transform our society, understand its nature and make it better.” Gigaba also said Zuma will be visiting Limpopo to celebrate the 69th birthday of the ANC Youth League (Ancyl) on Sunday. “We mustn’t celebrate the weaknesses of the Ancyl. We

must rebuild the Ancyl to carry the baton of the liberation movement which is the ANC,” Gigaba insisted. Expressing his support for Mathabatha the former Ancyl president urged the Premier to execute accelerated mandate given to him by the ANC National Executive Committee (NEC). “Our support to you is unconditional, you are deployed by the ANC leadership and you know what to do. We will not be afraid to reprimand you when you are not doing the right thing. We will not be afraid to confront you, however confrontations doesn’t mean we don’t agree. Comrades who came here don’t expect you to elevate the interests of your family, friends or your own but the interests of the ANC interest,” Gigaba warned. He said the Ancyl’s support of Mathabatha was also “unconditional.” In response Mathabatha said: “Sooner or later you’ll be proud of our Cabinet which will restore the confidence of the people in our province. We commit to speed up service delivery to our people. We have met with various stakeholders to speed up service delivery and improve the lives of our people. We will make this liberation movement, the people of this country and in particular the people of Limpopo prou,” Mathabatha said.

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Public Enterprise Minister Malusi Gigaba addressing ANC members at Premier Stan Mathabatha’s welcoming dinner at the Protea Hotel Ranch Resort.

Mathabatha applauds Magadzi for textbook arrival MPHO DUBE >>mphodube.observer@gmail.com

remier Stan Mathabatha has congratulated Education Department MEC, Ms Dikeledi Magadzi for the sterling work she and her department have done to ensure that the 2014 learning and teaching support materials (LTSMs) are delivered on time. Both Magadzi and Mathabatha on Monday confirmed that a total of 6 071 451 textbooks and teacher’s guides have been ordered in the province, the biggest order since the inception of Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS). Addressing the media at the department’s central warehouse in Seshego, Mathabatha said approximately two million textbooks have already been delivered to the warehouse. He added that more than 80% of deliveries from publishers are expected by 23 September with the completion of deliveries by publishers expected on 4 October. Mathabatha said deliveries to schools will commence during the week of 1 October and the delivery completion is planned for midNovember this year. “It is my pleasure to brief and update you on the progress pertaining to the 2014 procurement and delivery of LTSMs in the province. You will recall that the main aim to procure and deliver these LTSMs a year prior to the applicable school calendar year, is to ensure that teaching and learning commence on the first day of the reopening of schools at the beginning of the year,” Mathabatha added. Speaking to Polokwane Observer Mathabatha said in the previous years, the procurement and delivery of learning and teaching support materials was solely a function of the Limpopo Department of Education but as from this year, the Provincial Executive Council (PEC) has resolved to play a pivotal role in these processes. He said however that this position should not be viewed as the PEC’s lack of confidence in Magadzi and her department but as a commitment of his administration that the education of the children of the province must indeed be the responsibility of all citizens of the province. “The determination of the ruling party in government, nationally and in our province, to make education its top priority, must translate to the direct involvement of the PEC taking its rightful position to provide the required leadership in this area,” the Premier added. Magadzi also confirmed that the South African Post Office (Sapo) has been ap-

Meropa pay out R1,2 mil plus Saturday was a good day to dance with lady luck when more than R1,2 million was paid out to guests who played slot machines and tables at Meropa Casino & Entertainment World. One player walked away with the R969 200 jackpot. Mr Clifford Ngakane, General Manager of Meropa said the past weekend was great for Meropa and guests as the casino continues to make patrons enjoy their time on the gambling floor. Ngakane said it is a great pleasure to always see major jackpot winners in the casino. “We celebrate a win every day and each week we give away loads of cash and prizes in different forms.”

Education MEC Dikeledi Magadzi and Mr Mogale Nchabeleng, the Chief of Staff of Limpopo Government at the Departmental Warehouse in Seshego. pointed as the warehousing and distribution agent, and a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with the Sapo was signed on 21 August. She echoed Mathabatha that indeed Sapo will take responsibility for textbook deliveries directly to schools. Magadzi said the delivery process has been enhanced by the availability of an electronic monitoring system which allows for real time monitoring of receipting of delivery by publishers, deliveries to schools, uploading of evidence of delivery (Proof of Delivery – PODs), and allowing for access to delivery reports to stakeholders. “We appointed a state owned enterprise which is Sapo to minimise costs. It is imperative to deal directly with the supplier not with the middlemen to save costs,” Magadzi added. Ms Joy Maluleke, Education Portfolio Committee Chairperson applauded Magadzi, Mathabatha and his administration for ensuring that the 2014 procurement and delivery of LTSMs are delivered on time. “As the portfolio committee we hold the executive council accountable. We are here to witness however we can confirm that we are happy that everything is in order. We congratulate the Premier and MEC for making sure that the 2014 procurement and delivery of learning and teaching support materials were done on time,” Maluleke said. “We will continue to meet with the MEC regularly and will have weekly meetings to monitor the situation. We must have a progress report, we want to see the province being put to where it was before and earn trust of the people of this province. Our people must trust the province and let’s reclaim the glory and image of this province by ensuring that service delivery is accelerated to them,” she concluded.

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Me Annatjie Vermeulen, Anna Vermeulen, Anna Nagel of Annatjie Nagel, wie se gesin hulle opnuut na die media gewend het vir hulp om mense teen haar modus operandi te waarsku, se beweerde oneerlikheid is onlangs op sosiale netwerke oopgevlek. Volgens inligting in Polokwane Observer se besit van meer as agt bronne, is dié swendelaar glo besig om geld te bedel om by haar ‘siek pa’ uit te kom. Volgens me Sarah-Anne Prinsloo van KwaZulu-Natal, vertel die beweerde bedrieër ook dat haar man oorlede is en sy geld vir die begrafnis nodig het. “Sy bly na bewering ook in verskeie gastehuise onder skuilname en verdwyn voor sy die rekening vereffen. Sy vertel dan die personeel van gastehuise om die geld by my ouma (haar ma) te kry aangesien sy vir die rekening verantwoordelik is.” Prinsloo vertel verder dat haar grootouers weekliks geskakel word oor hul beweerde slegte gesondheid of afsterwe. As oud-inwoners van die stad wat meer as 20 jaar in Polokwane woonagtig was,

is hulle welbekend. “My ouma was bekend as die tannie wat by die verkeersdepartement gewerk het. Prinsloo se grootouers, mnr Hannes (81) en Girlie (78) van Niekerk is egter nie op sterwe nie en geniet die vrugte van hul aftrede in KwaZulu-Natal saam met hul jongste dogter, me Ria Botha (née Prinsloo). Haar optrede veroorsaak baie hartseer vir my oupa en hulle is skaam oor haar optrede. Polokwane Observer het Vermeulen vir kommentaar gevra maar is in krutaal toegesnou. Ao Lesiba Ramoshaba, polisiewoordvoerder doen ‘n beroep op die gemeenskap om sulke voorvalle by die polsie aan te meld. Skakel Prinsloo by 076 025 0650 of Botha by 082 808 2444 vir meer inligting of om in kontak te kom met die Van Niekerks.

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Motsepe Foundation committee elected HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za The Motsepe Foundation on Monday elected committees to adjudicate the allocation of R10 million towards education, women cooperatives and business, youth cooperatives and partnerships with religious organisations and workers organisations, traditional authorities, charitable organisations, and towards sports, music and art in Capricorn District. The Foundation is aimed at addressing unemployment, poverty and inequality. This follows the initial announcement by Mr Patrice Motsepe that the foundation would part with R500 million to be channelled to worthy causes. “The first meeting for all the committees will be held on 23 September at Jack Botes Hall to strategise how to professionally distribute application forms and also to induct and orientate committee members about their new role and responsibility,” Mr Mabilu Mokwalakwala, Secretary of the Motsepe Foundation Committee in Capricorn District said.

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resident Jacob Zuma stressed the need to build the type of African National Congress Youth League (Ancyl) that young people and the country as a whole can look up to with admiration, inspiration and respect. Speaking on Julius Malema’s home turf during celebrations in honour of the 69th birthday of the Ancyl held at Seshego Stadium, Zuma said: “The ANC is the leader of society, and the ANC Youth League is the leader of all youth in our country regardless of class, race or gender, as the biggest youth formation in the Republic.” Zuma congratulated the Ancyl’s Messrs Mosa Chabane and Vincent Shoba, organisers of the event, for their sterling work in rebuilding the Ancyl together with Ancyl National Task Team (NTT) Convenor , Mr Mzawandile Masina and all NTT members. We congratulate the National Task Team on the work done thus far in rebuilding the structures of the ANC Youth League. Also important is the return of dignity and discipline within the League which will rebuild the trust and respect that our people have always had for the ANC Youth League. “The founding fathers of the Youth League correctly understood the role of the League as an incubator and preparatory school of the movement when they wrote in its manifesto that African youth must be united, consolidated, trained and disciplined because from their ranks, future leaders will be recruited,” he said. Taking a swipe at Malema, Zuma said: “We

are glad that the league has thus far primarily not failed on this mission.” Masina called for the transfer of land to the people. “We call on the youth to consider farming as the profession as well as the revival of Agricultural Colleges and the Land Bank to be taken back to Rural Development so that it can finance the development of Agricultural sector in SA for emerging farmers.” He also lambasted Malema’s Economic Freedom Fighters: “As we deliver a decisive victory of the ANC in next year’s elections, we will unsure that we defeat the populism and demagoguery elements that sought out revolutionary sounding rhetoric in order to hoodwink, well-meaning revolutionaries and citizens into believing that they stood for good whilst concealing their true intensions of using organizational structures as guarantors of access to power for self-enrichment and corrupt-ends.” “The inconsistencies between their rhetoric and their daily conspicuous consumption, opulence and general flaunting of obscene wealth were and still are an express pointer to the contradictory nature of their politics. These demagogues have no shame to expropriate the Ancyl’s generational call, without compensation, in their quest of political expediency,” he said. Premier Stan Mathabatha, former Ancyl president and now Minister of Sport, Mr Fikile Mbalula, Public Enterprise Minister Malusi Gigaba, Provincial Task Team (PTT) Secretary, Ms Joy Matshoge and PTT Chairperson, Dr Philemon Mdaka were among those present at the event.

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mid protest from the Department of Health and Social Development about the Democratic Alliance (DA) visit to Polokwane Provincial Hospital to verify the state of medical equipment which is not being used, another point is that patients at FH Odendaal Hospital in Modimolle are sleeping on the floor because of an acute shortage of beds in this hospital. Departmental Spokesperson, Ms Adel Van Der Linde has confirmed that the medical equipment photographed by the DA that was kept at the asset unit is not being accounted for and indeed it looks like a dumping site. Responding to Polokwane Observer’s inquiry over the matter, Van der Walt said: “On the issue of the so-called ‘dumping’ of medical equipment, the Department once again wishes to place on record that the assets at the Assets Unit of the hospital, that were identified by the DA as a ‘dumping site’, are currently undergoing assessment in terms of their functionality. These items have been removed from the Hospital and other hospitals around the province, because most of them, due to their state of wear and tear, have become hazardous to patients and staff.” She further said items that can be fixed by the logistics team on site, will be fixed after assessment has been completed and the necessary sundries procured. “Items that require specialised repair will be repaired once a service provider has been appointed and assets that are classified as redundant will go through the normal procedure of government assets disposal. It is a criminal offence to remove

government assets from government premises without the necessary permission,” Van der Linde added. DA Provincial Leader, Mr Jacques Smalle said he will engage Health and Social Development MEC, Ms Dipuo Letsatsi Duba about her department’s dumping of medical equipment, some of which allegedly could still be fixed. Smalle last week paid a surprise visit to Polokwane Provincial Hospital to personally witness the alleged dumping. He was shocked to discover piles of medical equipment such as wheelchairs, beds, incubators, trolleys and photocopiers that had apparently been dumped behind the hospital. This apparently senseless practice was been uncovered just months after the DA had exposed the Department of Education’s burning and shredding perfectly usable textbooks. “The DA suspects that many other Limpopo hospitals are involved in the practice of dumping perfectly repairable medical equipment even while patients province wide are subjected to under-equipped public healthcare facilities,” Smalle added. He also warned that the DA will be conducting a widespread investigation into the destroying of medical equipment in Limpopo in the coming days. DA Limpopo Legislature Caucus Leader, Ms Desiree van der Walt expressed her disgust that patients at FH Odendaal Hospital are sleeping on the floor because of an acute shortage of beds in this hospital. She said the state of affairs at FH Odendaal Hospital is completely unacceptable considering the fact the DA was stopped from attempting to save medical equipments, including beds, wheelchairs and baby incubators, which have been dumped by Polokwane Provincial Hospital.

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Dronkes en morsjorse ontsier stad se parke

September 19, 2013

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rasperke by die munisipale swembad en Floraparkdam word byna elke naweek deur partytjies en ander sosiale byeenkomste beset wat nie slegs rusverstoring nie maar ook groot hoeveelhede opgehoopte rommel tot gevolg het. Leë drankbottels, papier en selfs gebruikte kondome versuur die lewe van mense wat Sondae graag daar gaan stap. Volgens inligting is dit nie vreemd om op ‘n Sondag ‘n slapende persoon of twee te vind wat hul roes lê en afslaap nie. “Die terrein word elke Saterdag deur jong en besope mense wat met taxi’s en busse aangery word, beset. Drank vloei vrylik en die gedrag van sommige mense is walglik en ontoelaatbaar,” sê ‘n inwoner wat naby die munisipale swembad woon. Hy sê behalwe vir die skande om die plek so vuil te sien, kan kinders nie by pretpark uitkom sonder om in ‘n glasstuk of gebreekte bottel te trap nie. “Voertuie word op die grasperk parkeer omdat die heining lank reeds verwoes is. Uit elke voertuig bulder oorverdowende musiek tot laat snags,” sê hy. Munisipale woordvoerder, mnr Matshidiso Mothapo sê die persone verantwoordelik vir die instandhouding van parke werk nie naweke nie

Rommel en drankbottels gesaai in ‘n park in Polokwane na ‘n naweek se gefuif. tensy dit ‘n georganiseerde funksie is wat deur die munisipaliteit goedgekeur is. “Drankgebruik in die openbaar en rusverstoring word deur die polisie hanteer. Ons kan slegs Maandagoggend begin skoonmaak soos ons weekliks elke park besoek en rommel optel,” sê hy. Mothapo sê mense wat naweke parke as drinkplek gebruik, moet wegdoen met die mentaliteit dat daar iemand is wat later sal kom skoonmaak. “Parke is vir almal om te geniet. Dit is onregverdig dat sommige mense nie die parke kan gebruik nie weens dronkaards en morsjorse se gedrag,” sê hy.

Prof Matthew Lester talks tax RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com Saving, investing or gambling was the topic of heated discussion during tax expert, Prof Matthew Lester’s visit to Polokwane last week. Initiated by Sanlam Blue Star, Lester’s two day visit took him to the University of Limpopo’s Turfloop campus on Thursday where he addressed students and lecturers. His first session, themed Saving, Investing or Gambling focussed on lecturers. The second and third sessions were aimed at students and included topics such as issues on retirement funds and companies or trusts as well as smart tips on preparing for the working world. On Friday morning he shared valuable information with local businesspersons regarding revenue and how South Africa is currently allocating tax money. Giving statistics such as South Africa hosting 1,4 million disabled people, 2 million Aids orphans, 4 million unem-

ployed people, 2,5 million pensioners and 9 million people earning a salary below the tax level, Lester reckons South Africa is in trouble. “South Africa pays 16,5 million people a social grant and without social grants South Africa will burn because those social grants keep small businesses’ doors open,” he said. He added that South Africa’s other problem is job creation. “Approximately a million people a year turn 19, but South Africa does not create a million jobs a year.” He predicted the fuel price to increase again next month but after that we might see a small decrease again. He also mentioned that cell phones users are currently the biggest spenders in South Africa. To a question from the audience on how illegal immigrants impact the South African economy Lester said that there is currently no evaluation on their contribution to the South African economy.

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Prof Matthew Lester and the Sanlam Blue Star team of Mr Chris Nell, Ms Chantelle du Toit, Messrs Wally Fraser, Walter Fraser and Lian Anderson.

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Greaver celebrates Casual Day with disabled

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he benefits of our hard fought freedom and democracy has not yet reached the residents of Matebeleng village. The small settlement is located adjacent to the N1 and close to Polokwane but ironically the residents can only watch as the signs wealth and prosperity that others have amassed over the past 16 years pass them by on the highway. They have no water, sanitation or electricity despite promises made by Government since the dawn of democracy. During an exclusive interview with the villagers Polokwane Observer tried to get to the bottom of the problem in this community made up of a dominant group of Ndebele speaking people with smaller groups of Sotho and Tsonga respectively. Messrs Jan Ndlovu (45) and Sidney Khoza (62) were still trying to come to terms with the fact that, despite having helped vote in former Premiers Ngoako Ramatlhodi, Sello Moloto and Premier Cassel Mathale they have been snubbed again and again from enjoy the fruits of freedom. “We have voted for the ANC government but we aren’t being taken serious. We have been living without water, sanitation and electricity for more than fifteen years,” Ndlovu

complained. Khoza remarked: “We drink water with animals, donkeys, cows, cats and dogs. This is not what we fought for. Everyone who goes to Gauteng from Polokwane knows about this place however nothing has been done. We are poverty stricken, period. The ANC government has failed us but we voted for Ramatlhodi, Moloto and Mathale. This is highly unacceptable.” The Ndebeles in the area live in thatched houses made from cow dung, collected broken bricks, stones and the red soil from the area. Their livestock are mainly goats and cattle while donkey carts are used as the means of transport for fetching water and wood. Women in the area make a living from collecting shrubs for making brooms. Ms Stephina Letsoalo said they sell brooms in Polokwane at R20 each however the market is very slow and they aren’t getting customers like before. They also said their husbands are unemployed however sometimes they get temporary piece jobs in town. “We are suffering and this in not funny. Government must build us low cost houses with water, sanitation and electricity. We are being treated like animals; our government has deserted us. We are tired of their empty promises,” Letsoalo said. Premier Stan Mathabatha said he is going to get to the bottom of this matter. He vowed that he is going to engage with the communities there to ensure that their living conditions improve.

Casual Day was recently celebrated countrywide and Polokwane Executive Mayor, Cllr Freddy Greaver also participated in the celebrations with his colleagues and especially those with disabilities in the city during an event hosted at the municipal park adjacent the municipality. A press release issued by the municipal Spokesperson, Mr Matshidiso Mothapo stated that Greaver announced during the event that he had received a request for 50 walking sticks for the blind through the municipality’s disability forum. Greaver decided to double the number of walking sticks requested which will be handed over to the South African National Council for the Blind in Polokwane next month. He also added that the municipality has approved a request to buy a Braille printer

in order for the municipality to produce material for the blind. “We all have to do a bit to make sure that we touch other people’s lives in a positive manner. Nothing is permanent in life. Today you are able to run and see, but in a flash it can all be taken away from you. Sometimes we take temporary blessings for things to be permanent,” he said. Mr Patrick Tshia, the Secretary of Disabled People of South Africa and a member of the Polokwane Municipality’s disability forum said the disabled community within Polokwane Municipality is content that there are various developments taking place to address the plight of disabled people. “We are proud that we have a disability forum in the municipality and we wish to ensure that this forum is not just a window dresser, but should be there to articulate and advance issues on disability.”

Doctors Without Borders at Mall of the North RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com Mall of the North is giving Polokwane residents the opportunity to learn more about one of the world’s foremost aid missions, Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) being hosted at the mall until Saturday. An MSF team of three to five members will be stationed at the Game court where they will create awareness and respond to inquiries about the organisation. Persons interested in signing up as volunteers will also be accommodated. MSF, also known as Doctors Without Borders, was initiated by a group of French doctors in 1970 when they joined an international aid mission to assist victims of the Nigerian Civil War. To speak out about the plight of victims, and seeking an independent, impartial way to provide care where they saw the greatest need, they joined a group of French journalists who were committed to the same principles. This resulted in the founding of MSAF in 1971. The group travelled to some of the most remote corners of the world on a mission to provide medical aid to victims of wars and natural disasters. MSF grew from strength to strength and now has 19 partnered offices and 10 delegate offices in various countries across

the world. In 1999 MSF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Since 2000 MSF has been working is South Africa primarily in response to HIV and Tuberculoses (TB) epidemics, an example of which is Khayelitsha in the Western Cape where MSF worked with the provincial authorities to pioneer comprehensive HIV treatment, including antiretroviral medicines at primary care level. More than 13 000 people now benefit from the antiretroviral therapy and more than 70% of these patients receive tuberculoses treatment. MSF’s Johannesburg office opened its doors in 2007 and supports MSF programmes in the region and elsewhere by providing medical expertise, recruiting medical and other professionals, working with advocacy and conducting fundraising. MSF can operate independently due to the support of millions of donors worldwide. In 2011 91% of MSF’s funds were contributed by the private sector, 7% by public institutions and 2% from exchange rates and merchandise. First National Bank, LG, Accenture and Clover are the biggest corporate supporters of MSF. Mall of the North Marketing Manager, Ms René van der Merwe invited all shoppers to interact with the MSF representatives and to join in supporting one of the world’s most recognisable and efficient organisations.

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responsibilities beyond the regular job assignments for the good of the faculty. The faculty also honoured students who show great academic potential and are exemplary when it comes to their behaviour. These students will be known as Faculty Ambassadors and will represent the faculty in various activities at UL as they are regarded as the cream of the crop. Prof Tholene Sodi was named Best Established Researcher while the award for Best Female Researcher went to Prof Teresa Mashego and the Best Lecturer Award to Dr Suresh Singh. Drs Singh, Naomi Nkealah, Johannes Rammala, Kwena Masha, Messrs Pieter Nagel, David Kgosimore, Tshimangadzo Magadze, Hopi Mboweni and Ms Itumeleng Chidi received Most Resourceful Staff awards.

The University of Limpopo’s (UL) Faculty of Humanities held a gala dinner and award function to conclude the Spring Lectures as well as honour staff members and students with various awards on Friday. Speaking at the awards, Dr Makgwana Rampedi, acting Executive Dean of the faculty said the research awards made to staff are meant to encourage them to publish articles in accredited journals and to supervise students successfully at postgraduate level. This should ultimately improve the research profile of the Faculty of Humanities. “It is no longer good enough for staff members to simply pitch up in class and teach; they have to do so in a manner that motivates students so that they can pass all their modules satis- Dr Nkele Lesolang factorily,” Rampedi said. (Senior Lecturer Regarding the resource- for the Department fulness of staff members, of Psychology and Rampedi revealed that the School of Social objective was to ensure Sciences) graces the that staff members, among evening in a beautiful others, carry out additional traditional dress.

Dr Makgwane Rampedi, the acting Executive Dean for the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Limpopo addresses members of the audience at their gala dinner and award ceremony on Friday.

Mr Pieter Nagel (Lecturer at the Department of Media, Communication and Information) and his wife, Barbara at the award ceremony.

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oads and Transport MEC, Mr Lehlogonolo Masoga reportedly leads the race to become regional chairperson of the African National Congress’ (ANC) Capricorn region. Masoga , who is also Deputy Convenor of the ANC Regional Task Team is believed to be the man destined to stabilise the factionalism and disputed leadership ridden region named after the late Peter Mokaba. Ousted former Capricorn Regional Chairperson, Mr Laurence Mapoulo was reportedly not nominated during the current ongoing branch general meetings (BGM) being held while the nomination process was extended until 24 September. ANC Provincial Spokesperson, Mr Sello Lediga confirmed that the regional conferences will resume from 27 to 29 September. Masoga, an ally of Premier Stan Mathabatha, has accepted his nomination to lead the Peter Mokaba Region. He confirmed this when asked for comment. “I’m a disciplined member of the ANC and will accept any mandate from the branches and the ANC at large. I will continue to serve the ANC with respect and honour without fear or favour,” said Masoga. As the battle for ANC Provincial Chairperson continues between Mathabatha and Mr Dickson Masemola, MEC for Public Works, two other hopefuls for the position, Messrs Soviet Lekganyane, former ANC Provincial Secretary and Clifford Motsepe, former MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settle-

ment and Traditional Affairs (Coghsta) were also snubbed by during the recent branch nominations. Motsepe is facing disciplinary actions from the Martha Motswenyane Branch after he attempted to disrupt a BGM which elected Messrs Junior Ramusi, Aubrey Letsoalo and veteran Motalane Monakedi as chairperson, secretary and additional member respectively. Letsoalo and Ramusi, both allies of Mathabatha, confirmed their support for Masoga and Zeblon Mphofelo to be elected Peter Mokaba chairperson and regional secretary in that order. Coghsta MEC, Mr Ishmael Kgetjepe is reportedly the favourite to become Sekhukhune Regional Chairperson with Mr Jerry Maseko the secretary. Mr Paul Mahingane is being touted to become regional chairperson of Vhembe and Mr Percy Mashimbe the regional secretary. Former Premier Cassel Mathale was not nominated by his own branch, Wilson Tivane at Dan village in the Mopani region. His archrival, Economic Development, Environment and Tourism MEC Seaparo Sekwati was nominated instead. Independent political analyst, Mr Elvis Masoga said: “It is necessary for this province to be led by a premier who is also the leader of the ANC. We have seen in other provinces how service delivery was seriously undermined or compromised by two centres of power. Importantly, Masemola has served his course, why can’t he allow a new leader, Mathabatha, to assume the reigns.” ANC sources reiterated that Mathabatha must contest Masemola to prove that he is the right man to steer Limpopo in the right direction.

Ms Thakane Matla (UL Assistant Registrar) hands over awards to Drs Abby Ngoepe (Director for Quality Assurance) and Naomi Nkealah (Senior Lecturer for the School of Languages and Information Studies) at the university’s award ceremony on Friday.

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to engage the legal route if they feel discontent. The people of this province demand better.” Democratic Alliance (DA) Provincial Leader Jacques Smalle said: “The costs for the failed court challenge by Manamela must be personally incurred by her. The expense for these legal costs must be paid by her personally. Limpopo’s taxpaying citizens cannot be made to pay for her attempts to block legitimate disciplinary processes.” Smalle said: “If Manamela has nothing to hide, she must then allow the legal processes to unfold so that she can clear her name in a proper forum. More importantly if she was following political instructions from her superiors, as we suspect, she just needs to be cooperative with the legal processes.” “Her attempts to block any probe merely lend weight to the suspicion that she has something she prefers should not come out.

Head for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlement and Traditional Affairs (Coghsta), Ms Nana Manamela failed to have the court stop a disciplinary probe into alleged irregularities in remier Stan Mathabatha has vowed not the award of a R900 million tender to associto be intimidated by public servants who have been charged with corruption follow- ates of former Premier Cassel Mathale. Spokesperson for the Premier, Mr Kenny ing investigation conducted by the Department Mathivha yesterday said: “The Premier and his of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) administration will continue to act on corrupand Special Investigating Unit (SIU). tion. We welcome the outcome of the court This follows after suspended Department and will continue to charge those who are involved in fraud, corruption and mismanagement of funds. KESHIA J V RENSBURG “Don’t keep quiet when you see >> keshia.observer@gmail.com something that disturbs you, don’t The Premier will never be intimidated when look away. If you personally do he acts against crime not want to help someone contact Commotion followed a wheelchair and corruption. Peothe Police and we will assist. Rabound man driving down Suid ple are also welcome moshaba says dealing with crime Street on Thursday however, is not their only duty but also the thanks to the determination of prevention of a possible crime, a Good Samaritan, the visibly like a motor vehicle colliding with injured, deformed and mentally a wheelchair. handicapped man was hospitalised. The well-doer, who wishes to remain anonymous, says she was driving down the usually busy street when she noticed the man obstructing traffic. “I felt compelled to stop my vehicle and try and help the man who was, in my opinion, on his way to being hit by one of the cars gunning down Suid Street at high speeds.” She decided to contact the police who within minutes arrived on the scene to assist the injured man. Police officials on the scene CASTLE Draught found it very difficult to restrain NRB the man who was adamant about (196254) not stopping. They contacted the local ambulance services who in turn assisted in transporting the patient to the Polokwane Provincial Hospital for observation and treatment of his wounds. Spokesperson for the Polokwane Police WO Lesiba Ramoshaba confirmed the incident FOTO: KESHIA JANSENS VAN RENSBURG and added that helping your This mentally handicapped, sefellow man is of utmost imporverely deformed and injured man tance to Police officials, albeit help was hospitalised after a Good Samaritan alerted the Police to regarding a crime issue or just his location and situation. help for a person visibly in need. MPHO DUBE >>mphodube.observer@gmail.com

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Lepelle Northern Water has embarked on recovering lost assets believed to be worth millions of Rand and also take corrective action against whoever is found responsible for the loss. This was confirmed by the Lepelle Northern Water (LNW) Spokesperson, Mr Simon Mpamonyane at the time of our going to press. In September 2011, the institution purchased laboratory equipment to the value of R4 million. Mpamonyane told Polokwane Observer that around August 2012, the institution through its internal auditing systems, unearthed that some of these assets went missing. According to Mpamonyane, the institution consequently embarked on an extensive investigation process with the intention to determine among others, the whereabouts of the assets, the legal implications of the loss of the said assets as well as legal remedies available to the institution to recover the worth of the assets, determination as to whether the institution can secure a successful cause of action against whoever was responsible for the loss of the assets and determine as to whether LNW can secure successful legal and/or disciplinary action against any official found to be responsible for the loss of assets. He said the outcome of an investigation process presents a prima facie basis that the as-

sets were lost due to negligence of some officials responsible in receiving them and ensuring that they are properly stored and secured. It further revealed that they could have been lost due to weak security measures employed by the organisation with the external assistance of the service provider. “This outcome spurred the institution to conclude that corrective action should be taken in line with the adopted policies of the institution and pertinent laws of the Republic against officials who acted negligently in the entire case. We also concluded that legal action should be instituted for the recovery of the worth of the assets from a responsible person or institution,” Mpamonyane said. He also confirmed that at this moment, disciplinary action against the said officials and legal action for the recovery of the worth of the assets are underway. “We are not at liberty to state the identities of those involved in the case as part of our commitment to preserve the integrity of the internal processes and protection of rights of those affected. We also do not want to appear to be engaging in trials by the media,” he added. Lepelle Northern Water is a bulk water supply parastatal established in terms of Section 28 of the Water Services Act. Its mandate is to provide bulk water services to Municipalities and other industries such as mines. Its area of jurisdiction is so far almost the entire Limpopo.

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The fact that she is suspended with full pay means that she is inconsiderate to the taxpayers who continue to foot her bill when she is doing nothing. She now adds to that by enbarking on costly legal action.” Smalle told Polokwane Observer that the DA will be submitting parliamentary questions to Coghsta MEC, Mr Ishmael Kgetjepe to establish who will be paying Manamela’s costs of the legal action. “If the department is paying the MEC must explain what the legal basis is for doing that,” Smalle said. Lepelle-Nkumpi Development Forum (LNDF) Chairperson, Mr Phauwe Mphahlele said they are embarking on suing Manamela for her alleged false testimony regarding the development of the Lebowakgomo shopping centre. Mphahlele also said LNDF will open a case of fraud and corruption against Manamela in time.

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2013/14 IDP/Budget/PMS Process Plan Notice is hereby given in terms of the Municipal Systems Act (32 of 2000) Section 28 that the Polokwane Municipality’s Council approved the 2013/14 IDP/Budget/PMS Process Plan on 29 August 2013. Copies of the Process Plan are available for the public at the following areas for collection: Cluster Moletjie City/Seshego

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26 September >> Die Plaaswerf op die Mahkado-pad hou ‘n pretdag om 08:00 vir kinders tussen die ouderdom van 3 en 12 jaar teen R10 per persoon. Daantjie Kat van die munisipale verkeersdepartement kom kuier. Skakel Hanta Horn by 076 753 7328 vir meer besonderhede. 27 September >> Geniet ‘n aand van kuns, kaas en wyn by Small Wall Gallery by Compensatiestraat 80. Skakel Leopold Senekal by 082 462 1514 vir meer besonderhede. 28 September

>> Sterkloop Tackle and Petshop presents a Dog Show in conjunction with the Polokwane Animal Lovers (PAL) at 09:00. Entry fee is R10 per category and payable at the shop. Great prizes are at stake. Contact them on 015 295 8180 for more information. 28 September >> Shiek-Shack bied ‘n markdag by hul perseel, by Rockcotta Garden Decor & Paving in Kerkstraat aan. Vir meer besonderhede skakel me Yolande Botha by 082 448 2618. 28 September >> Die Limpopo Lentekarnaval word van 07:00 by die sportterrein van die Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé aangebied. Kaartjies is R30 per persoon. Laerskoolleerders en kinders jonger as nege jaar kan die karnaval gratis saam met hul ouers geniet. Kaartjies is by Cyclelab in die Thornhill Shopping Centre beskikbaar. Skakel Jurie by 082 468 0444 of Flip by 083

446 7774 of besoek hul faceboekblad. 5 Oktober >> Die Polokwane Kinder- en Gesinsorgvereniging bied ‘n Immergroen Ouerskappraatjie deur fasiliteerder, Estie Boltman aan waar ouerskapbehoeftes onder meer bespreek word. Kaartjies kos R50 per persoon en is by kindersorg se kantore in Jorissenstraat 42A beskikbaar of skakel 015 297 3326. 11 Oktober >> The Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa) hosts their annual Relay for Life at the old Peter Mokaba Stadium. Contact them on 015 297 1268 for more information. 30 November >> The Raymond Shihawu Foundation in collaboration with Beyond Entertainment Movement (BEM) is hosting the first ever Limpopo Hip Hop Awards at the Library Gardens auditorium from 18:00. Contact Tlakale Mogowe on 083 574 6018 for more information.

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Invitation to Bid Bid No: LDPW 2013/1: Appointment of a Professional Service Provider (Quantity Surveying Professionals) from the Built Environment to Provide Services to the IDT Office in Limpopo Province The Independent Development Trust (IDT) invites qualifying and experienced professional service providers to bid for the provision of a professional Quantity Surveying service, required by the IDT Office in Limpopo Province. All professionals must be registered with the relevant statutory/professional body. No compulsory briefing session will be held. Bid documents will be available from the IDT Polokwane Offices from Tuesday, 17 September 2013 from the SCM section from 14:00. A non-refundable bid deposit of R500.00 is payable into the IDT’s bank account, the details of which are as follows: Bank: ABSA Account Number: IDT Tender Deposit Account Account Number: 4069918294 Branch Code: 632 005 Reference: The correct bid number Please take note that IDT will only accept valid proof of payment in the form of a deposit slip for the purchase of bid documents. No cash payments will be accepted. The tender closes on Monday, 30 September 2013 at 12:00 at the IDT Polokwane Offices, Second Floor, 68 Hans Van Rensburg Street, Polokwane. No late tenders will be considered. For general enquiries, contact Mpho Sebeka at (015) 295-0047 or Isaac Malatji at (015) 295-0036 or alternatively contact Reception at (015) 295-0000. Human Communications 102803

Lentekarnaval is om die draai Mariëtte Snyder >> mariette.observer@gmail.com Die organiseerders van die Limpopo Lentekarnaval beloof nie net ‘n dag vol opwinding op die sportvelde van die Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé op 28 September nie, maar feesgangers kan uitsien na ‘n ontbyt duisend met pap en kaiings, hamburgers en pannekoek. Om 07:00 gaan bergfietsentoesiaste in die 22 en 42 km-rit wegspring en ruiters kan om 07:30 regstaan vir roetes oor dieselfde afstande. Om 08:00 skop die 5 km-pretloop af. Registrasie vir die bergfietsuitdaag kan by Cyclelab in die Thornhill Shopping Centre gedoen word en vir die perderitte en pretloop kan belangstellendes reeds om 14:00 op 27 September by die sportvelde aanklop vir registrasie.

Kosstalletjies, speletjies, waterballe, springkastele en verfbalteikenskiet vir die kinders is op die spyskaart en kunstenaars gaan die dag met musiek inkleur. ‘n Kuiertent gaan genoeg sitplek bied vir die wat dors word. Die bondelsportkompetisie, wat uit agt spanne bestaan, gaan meeding om as die Bondelsportkampioen gekroon te word. Spanne bestaan uit ses lede elk wat aan items soos hardloop met ‘n paal, kruiwastoot, skaapdra, buitebandrol en sakresies gaan deelneem. Inskrywing is R600 per span met groot pryse op die spel. Ingang is R30 per persoon en laerskoolleerders wat deur hul ouers vergesel word, kan gratis bywoon. Skakel Jurie by 082 468 0444 of Flip by 083 446 7774 vir meer besonderhede of besoek hul faceboekblad by limpopolentekarnaval.

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Dr Nkeke Lesolang, Senior Lecturer at University of Limpopo’s Department of Psychology and School of Social Sciences shares her preferences with Polokwane Observer readers: Favourite book: Shades of Gray (Carolyn Reeder) Favourite music: Gospel (South African) Favourite artist: Mthunzi Namba Favourite cuisine: Samp and tripe Favourite holiday destination: Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe (it reminds me of my heritage)

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Stanford Lake College learners continue to excel in all activities, both in and out of the classroom Girls’ cricket

Stylish batting and bowling made for a great win by SLC’s girl cricketers during a recent game against Capricorn High School. Winning the toss they sent in the Cappies to bat only to bowl them all out in the 22nd over for 80 runs. Chanelle du Plessis and Tshepo Modiba each took three wickets. SLC easily reached the target in the 12th over with Sarah Wilken (18) and Jessica Mayes 51 not out.

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A recent match between SLC and Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naude resulted in a tight win for the Tommies. Sent in to bat SLC got off to a good start with Gavin Pirie (75) supported by Conrad Schmidt (31) and Ryan Botha (72) helping to bring the score to 264/5 after 50 overs. They were however unable to keep up the pressure thereby allowing the Tommies to chase down the score for an exciting finish.

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The season commenced with a mini tournament against Eagles Nest Christian School and Happy Day. The first girls’ team won 2-0 against Eagles Nest while the juniors lost 3-1. The boys first team lost 3-2 and 3-0. Graeme Harty scored an incredible 175 runs during Stanford Lake College’s u.15 match against Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naude.

Stanford Olympians Learners from Stanford Lake College participated in the recent English Olympiad and achieved mixed success. The school’s deputy head girl, Michelle Chitate was awarded a gold certificate while Gabi Kruger and Lebogang Maake each achieved a silver certificate and several of their fellow learners achieved bronze. Photos: Supplied Michelle Chitate, deputy head girl of Stanford Lake College achieved a gold certificate in the recent English Olympiad.

Afrikaans Olympiad

Conrad (Grade 10) and Reinhard (Grade 12) Schmidt took 1st and 2nd position respectively in the recent Limpopo Afrikaans Eerste Addisionele Taal Olympiad. Ten other learners, Inge van Rensburg (3rd), Luana Ungerer (5th), Bronwyn Joubert, Yumna Kalla, Marli Maree, Roelien Prinsloo, Natasha Erasmus, Channel du Plessis, Jean du Toit and Alex Revelas also participated.

Right: Conrad (Grade 10) and Reinhard (Grade 12) Schmidt took positions one and two respectively during the recent provincial Afrikaans Eerste Adissionele Taal Olympiad.

Equestrian

Mika Schoeman and Elizabeth Wreford-Smith competed in a meeting at the Vivo-Blouberg Riding School recently. Mika, on Brandenburg Spencer, won the equitation jumping class and Lisa, on Park n Ride had a clear round.

Mika Schoeman on Brandenburg Spencer attempts an obstacle.

Lisa Wreford-Smith and her horse, Park n Ride go all out to achieve a clear round.

English Olympiad Stanford Lake College learners who achieved certificates in the recent English Olympiad are, in front, Leboganga Maake (silver) and Nadia Ndhlovu (bronze) with bronze certificate winners Mathabo Maake, Atiyah Kalla, Gaba Monyepao, Khensani de Klerk, Mangi Denga, Courtney Hendry and Ellen Lweya at the back. Absent: Gabi Kruger (silver).

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Cape to NkowaNkowa OBSERVER 17 for child and women abuse M

r Sam Ntsan’wisi has, at the age of 27, done more to create awareness about women and child abuse than most people can hope to do in a lifetime. He has already run 1 692 km across South Africa for this cause and another 1 850 km will be added once his next campaign, a mega-ultra marathon from Cape Town to Nkowankowa, his home village, has been completed. Ntsan’wisi, two fellow runners and three cyclists will start on their 32-day expedition on 30 October. The cyclists aim to complete the route in 16 days. “I love working with young people

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and to engage with them on this very sensitive issue. Child and women abuse is a huge problem especially in rural parts of the country and by conducting this campaign we hope to make a difference in abused people’s lives, even if we can only get them as far as reporting abuse to relevant authorities,” he said. In 2009 he embarked on his first marathon to create awareness when he ran from Polokwane to Nkowankowa. He has since then respectively ran from Johannesburg to Nkowankowa, Durban to Nkowankowa and Nkowankowa to Giyani. Ntsan’wisi is the Director of Bjatladi Youth Development and Vanishwa Va Xnono, entities that aim to create a shelter for abused women and children

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club or participated in official marathons. “With previous campaigns I prepare myself mentally. I am not a good runner, but I have the ability to prepare myself mentally so that I just keep on going without stopping him. My strength lies in God and without I don’t know what will happen to me next to the road. I hope this year would be my last year to do the extreme and hopefully another ambassador will take over from me.”

as well establishing youth development programmes. “With the funds raised from this year’s marathon we hope to earn enough to build a youth multipurpose centre in Nkowankowa which can be of a benefit in all kinds of ways to women and children who are abused,” he said. During the campaign Ntsan’wisi will engage with communities on the issue of abuse. “We will also engage with authorities such as the Police and other entities involved in the protection of abused victims. In Pretoria and Polokwane we will have a gala dinner in the hope to raise funds.” At the age of 13 Ntsan’wisi first started running at school meetings and later participated in 10 km and 21 km races, but was never a member of an athletic

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Limpopo ambassador for child and women abuse, Mr Sam Ntsan’wisi will run from Cape Town to Nkowankowa just outside Tzaneen in an effort to create awareness on abuse.

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Victim Rights Week: no more victims, only survivors moving forward KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com “You are no longer victims, you are survivors,” was the message brought in support of Victim Rights Week celebrated from 15 to 20 September, where stakeholders in and around Polokwane came together to address various issues faced by the survivors of physical or sexual abuse. Mr Man Mphasha, Coordinator of Victim Empowerment at the Department of Social De-

velopment explains that the survivors of these crimes are empowered through their past situations and during this open dialogue held with stakeholders on Tuesday at the Polokwane Welfare Complex all issues surrounding their ordeals was discussed. Mpasha says this open dialogue helped both the survivors move on past their ordeal and the role-players improve on their service delivery. Ms Adele van der Linde, spokesperson for the Department of Health and Social Development explains that this week serves to protect

the rights of victims which include the right to fairness, dignity and privacy. “The victims of crime also have the right to protection, information, assistance, compensation and restitution.” Deputy Director of Legal Services from the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development Mr Motsei Kgosiemang says this is a time for reflecting on what his department has done in terms of empowering victims of sexual offences and domestic violence as well as victims of child abuse. “We have during the past two financial years employed various intermediaries who assist children and victims of abuse as well as those who witnessed others being abused. We have also ensured our employees are fully trained and capable of handling any situation concerning abuse.” Kgosiemang also says the complaint system they are currently working with seems to be highly successful. “This system consists of complaint

boxes placed at court houses and the regional offices of the Department of Justice where people can anonymously raise their issues and we in turn reduce their problems and assist in any way we can.” Kgosiemang also boasts that before the end of the year the Minister of Justice will be visiting Limpopo to open and reestablish the Sexual Offences Court in Sibasa. Ms Cindy Molefe, Director of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) organisation in Limpopo says members of her organisation have through the years been treated badly and suffered under various bigots who think abusing gays or lesbians is okay. “We are proud citizens of Limpopo and deserved to be treated as such. “Sexual preference does not determine your humanity, simply your choice of partner.” Molefe hopes that this dialogue held on Tuesday will in future help victims of crime instead of making them feel like the perpetrator.

Stakeholders are ready to answer to any queries or complaints raised during the dialogue session held in commemoration of physical and sexual abuse victims at the Polokwane Welfare Complex on Tuesday.

Young people taught perils of gambling Herbert Rachuene >>herbert@mailbox.co.za

ost people think excessive gambling leads to wealth; instead it impacts gamblers’ health, jobs, relationships and financial wellbeing. This and related information was dispersed during a workshop presented by the National Responsible Gambling Programme (NRGP) to persons between 18 and 45 at the Jack Botes Hall recently. Ms Nana Magomola, Executive Director of the NRGP said the main aim of the workshop was to urge young people to refrain from any

form of gambling. “We targeted young people because we realised that a fairly large number young people do gamble, mostly amongst themselves on informal games. This finding is consistent with other local and international research which shows the propensity of adolescents to risk taking generally, partly because the mechanism for self control within the brain are not fully developed. Prevention of the problem is our main thrust. This means, in addition to treating people with gambling problems, we also seek to ensure that those who gamble will be able to make fully informed consumer choices by having a good understanding gambling,” Magomola said. While showcasing the effects of risk-taking in general, Magomola emphasised that young people should not go away with the perception that gambling could lead to wealth. “Most of the people think that excessive gambling lead wealth, instead it impacts on their health, their jobs, their relationships and financial wellbeing. We are not saying people should not gamble, but it should be more of entertainment than a way of trying to get rich quick,” Magomola said. An attendant of the workshop said he was happy to be part of the gathering. “This really helped a lot. I am addicted to gambling, I don’t know how to get out of this situation. I lost my girlfriend and a house because of gambling. Every cent I had I spent on gambling. During the workshop I met some people who were keen to help and get me out of the situation”.

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Ms Nana Magomola, Executive Director of the National Responsible Gambling Programme (seated) with learners from Khaiso Secondary School, Ditebogo Ramaila, Annah Masobelele, Thabo Mabolola, Marvellous Mphahlele and Valenciah Matsaung during the National Responsible Gambling Workshop presented at Jack Botes Hall.

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Celebrating the completion of the Boyne Regional Water Scheme are Cllr Mapula Thobejane, Cllr Lois Hardy, Mr Hulisani Tsanwani (Consultant), Ms Thabitha Manamela (Project Manager) and Cllr Charles Molepo. Photo: Supplied

R7,6 million water scheme to benefit six villages RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com

olokwane Municipality handed over the Boyne Regional Water Scheme to the communities of Ward 4 in the Molepo area last week and at the same time announced the completion of the seventh and final phase of the R7,6 million project. According to a press release issued by Municipal Spokesperson, Mr Matshidiso Mothapo the project took eight months to complete since work on the scheme first began on 3 December last year. “Nnoko, Sobiaco, Makgeng, Mankgaile, Mountain View, River View and Makgobung villages will benefit from the project through various infrastructure upgrading. The scope of work included, among other, the upgrading of infrastructure from construction of valve chambers, elevated steel tanks, yard connections and refurbishment of boreholes. The Mountain View and River View communities benefited from 366 yard connections and Mankgaile village from 93,” the statement informed. A

further 73 families benefited from temporary jobs created during the implementation of the project. Chairperson of the Environment and Waste Management portfolio, Cllr Lois Hardy said the project will impact positively and improve the lives of the communities following the upgrading of infrastructure. She took the opportunity to engage with the locals on waste and environmental issues. During the ceremony Ward Councillor Charles Molepo encouraged the locals to take care of the infrastructure and report anyone tempering with the systems to the law enforcement agencies. He said even though not all villages have been fitted with yard connections, the current financial year budget will consider that. Speaking on behalf of the community the local headman, Mr Abraham Molepo said the community welcomes the municipality’s continuous improvement of services in the area. He said the yard connections have a positive impact on the community because walking long distances to fetch water will now be something of the past.

Take a moment of silence for peace Mariëtte Snyder >> mariette.observer@gmail.com The South African Council of Churches (SACC) in Limpopo will observe a moment of silence to pray for peace in South Africa during the International day of Peace that is celebrated worldwide on 21 September. “The SACC in Limpopo embraces the principle of peace and peaceful co-existence in its entirety. We are also committed to the promotion of peace through teachings in our different churches,” Mr Selaelo Nkube, Communicator for the SACC Limpopo said. This year they will, in keeping with the theme for 2013, focus on peace education and peace building as they believe that an informed society can easily cultivate the culture

of peace in everything they do. “As a province we witnessed violent protest marches, we also witnessed abuse of women, children and the elderly in some of our communities. Statics of abuse and violence in our communities shows that peace education is vital in educating our people to understand the difference between good or bad, right or wrong,” Nkube added. The SACC Limpopo calls on the people of Limpopo to observe a moment of silence to remember all those who died due to violent activities, pray for all victims of abuse and violence as well as pray for peace in families, schools, churches and in the world. Church leaders are also requested to use a minute or two of their sermons on Sunday, 22 September to talk about peace.

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Municipal Anti-Corruption Seminar 13 September 2013, Polokwane Royal Keynote Opening Address by Chairperson of SALGA

n behalf of the SALGA Limpopo, I take this opportunity to thank you all for setting time aside to come and assume your rightful responsibilities in the local government fight against corruption. Through this address I will also give you an overview of the local government strategy so that we can begin to highlight the key challenges and agree on what corrective action to take so that, together, we can continue to win the hearts and minds of our people to trust in the way that we govern their municipal affairs. The Local Government Anti-Corruption Strategy that I am speaking to requires of us to: • Consider it a privilege to serve the public as an elected representative; • It also requires that, as elected representatives, we should act with discipline and integrity; • The Strategy reminds us that with every report of corruption and perception thereof, our legitimacy as elected representatives is eroded; • We are required by the strategy to ensure that we eliminate the grey area that falls in between corruption and the perception of corruption; • The other point that the Strategy emphasised is the importance of strengthening community participation in the fight against corruption in municipalities; • The Strategy also say that we must deter unethical conduct, which means that we must ensure that we become preventative rather than reactive; • Also, we must note that we are required by the Strategy to emphasise comprehensive education, training and awareness campaigns. The Strategy also envisioned that external stakeholders must form an important part of the municipal effort to discourage unethical behaviour. We will remember that in a corrupt relationship there is the corruptor and the corrupted. The strategy focuses on five pillars which direct that we should • Focus on the organisation; • Focus on employees; • Focus on other stakeholders; • Ensure enforcement; • Ensure implementation and maintenance; As councillors, and as municipalities, we have to ask ourselves whether we have measured or lived up to the requirement of the Strategy in all these 5 key pillars. Currently, we have the following key challenges: • As councillors, we are under serious pressure because of the perception and/ or reality that corruption is rampant in all municipalities; • In some instances, the media is adding fuel to this situation by reporting with sensationalism. Every time there are untested allegations of corruption, and even before Council is to receive a report on the matter, journalists and editors would have already beaten their own deadline to publish the scoop; often with little care for consequences of their action except for public delight and more sales; • In some cases, our conduct as councillors is to blame when we find it difficult to balance between the need to intervene and the requirement that we must not interfere with the administration. As soon as we are perceived to have interfered, a councillor’s name is then added to list of those accused of wrongdoing. As soon as we do not intervene, a councillor’s name is added to those who are protecting ‘corrupt’ individuals. • Sometimes as municipalities we do not communicate our successes and effort in tackling corruption. This communication gap then creates an impression that we have something to hide when sometimes this may not be the case at all. The Public Service Commission publishes an Annual Report on Public Sector Anti-Corruption, with statistics and fact. The same should be the case for local government if we are to reduce the dominance of perception and emotion with a consideration of facts and figures. • Sometimes the reality or perception that corruption is widespread is so deep in some communities that during ward by-elections, the record will show a disturbingly very low voter turnout. Again, programme director, worrisome number of born frees, who are going to vote

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for the first time in the next elections, unfortunately hold this view, which we must challenge; Implementation of a Code of Conduct by Speakers could be another matter of concern. We know that councillors disclosed their interests in the municipality’ register of members’ interests, which is followed up by the Office of the Speaker and kept by the Municipal Manager. Our Municipal Rules and Ethics Committees act as Integrity Commissioners to ensure compliance with these matters. But can we say that all these measures have succeeded in inspiring a higher public confidence with regard to the integrity of councillors? Again programme director, as municipalities, we are religiously implementing systems, policies and procedures that are meant to discourage corruption yet public perception is still that those systems, policies and procedures are incapable of significantly deterring corruption. How do we work such that we project a better perception? Year in, year out, the Auditor General makes findings on the quality of our internal controls. How do we move, in a short space of time, from institutions known for poor controls to institutions of integrity and authority, widely respected for their sound controls; Audit after audit, the Auditor General is confronted with the reality that documents that must be produced to support financial transactions are ‘lost or misplaced’ within the administration. How do we ensure that physical and information management security is tightened? Programme director, obtaining a Clean Audit from the AG is but the first step towards excellence in complying with minimum legal requirements. Clearly, we need to embrace ethics beyond just compliance; We have to ask and answer the question: What kind of leadership and administration leads to consistent clean audits in the face of all the institutional and delivery challenges that the municipalities and the communities that we serve have to contend with? Programme director, at a human resource level, employees are hired and fired for cases that should have been identified already through vetting. Some of those cases may involve identity fraud. Should we vet each and every employee regardless of rank to minimise the risk of unethical conduct? At the level of committee system, we have to say that structures and committees exist in our municipalities to combat unethical conduct. S166 of the MFMA prescribes establishment of independent Audit Committees to impact and contribute to clean governance. Recently, Municipal Public Accounts Committees (MPACs) have become the hallmarks of oversight and accountability in municipalities. Can such structures do more and operate much more effectively and powerfully in uprooting corruption where it exists in our municipalities? Programme director, proposals have been made before for the establishment of stand-alone municipal anti-corruption committees. Would this work? Can differentiated Terms of References be developed for these Committees that would not overlap with those of existing Committees such MPACs? There are public institutions who offer ethical management training programmes at a cost. In most instances, thousands and thousands of officials enter into the employ of municipalities and they serve for many years without having received any training in ethics management. How do we confront the reality that every official, councillor and stakeholder must be educated on matters of ethics management? Municipal officials have to go on obligatory leave leaving behind an already over-stretched workforce to carry on with the work of delivery, with the risk that controls and procedures might be compromised. This concern increases with the number of vacancies as you go higher up the levels of management. Whilst the need for checks and balance is acknowledged in any system, delays

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in processes of appointment of s57/56 managers needs to be unblocked and in some instances, processes need to be clarified. Mindful of all these challenges, we have to propose measures on how to make the delivery system function without all of these pressures. Councillors serve as the face of our municipalities, working 24 hours, 7 days a week with little recognition. How do we, as all stakeholders, come together to encourage councillors to do more in providing ethical leadership? Programme director we all know that councillors are being approached everyday by community members and trading partners/business with a view to persuade them to act unethically and unprocedurally in securing employment or business opportunities. What measures can we put in place to strengthen the hand of the government and the courts in dealing with corruptors? S117 precludes councillors from serving in bid committees. What more can we do to protect councillors from being associated with their municipality’s tendering system and processes? Capacity varies from one municipality to another, yet full accountability for delivery or lack thereof rest with the municipality. In the light of that, should contracts of a certain value be referred to National Treasury’s Chief Procurement Officer for handling? Programme director, lack of openness and transparency is often fairly or unfairly blamed for breeding corrupt practices. How can recruitment and procurement processes in municipalities be made more open and transparent than it is already the case at the moment? There are legislative measures to protect whistleblowers and to ensure confidential reporting. What else could be introduced to bring about more efficiency and effectiveness in our fight against corruption? Dealing with allegations of corruption has to be swift from reporting to conclusion. Swiftness is important if we are to send a strong message of deterrence to those who may attempt to steal from the system in the future. With all the prosecuting capacity challenges that exist, how do we become swift whilst following due process regulating such sensitive matters as allegation of corruption? Programme director, prompt recovery of losses and assets is also an important matter of emphasis. How do we respond to those who choose to deal with corruption in a politicised, emotive and divisive manner than to deal with it on the basis of facts and due process? How do we better educate the public to differentiate between genuine reports of corruption and untested, malicious allegations? Thus far, we do not have clear information to measure how public perception of corruption affect investor decisions in our localities; Sometimes we find that there is such a big distance between municipalities and other stakeholders or roleplayers that must play a role in the fight against corruption.

Churches must play a role; the Moral Regeneration Movement must play a role; 3. Civics such as SANCO must come on board; 4. None State role players such as Corruption Watch must do their part; 5. Business formations such as BUSA, Institute for Ethics Management, and others must play a role; 6. Anti-Corruption agencies such as Special Investigating Unit, SAPS, SARS, the Public Protector, the NPA, Competition Commission, Auditor General and others, must collaborate closer; 7. Organised labour must do their part; 8. Informers & Media must inform; 9. Protectors of informers must protect them; 10. Municipal journalism must come back to life; 11. Those who must be blacklisted must be blacklisted. 12. Dismissed employees must not be employed in contravention with the Munici-

pal Systems Amendment Act. 13. Universities must research pertinent municipal anti-corruption and governance challenges and propose workable solutions 14. We must all provide leadership. Addressing corruption requires a combination of legislative and policy interventions as well as moral and ethical regeneration Recently, as SALGA nationally, we were seized with effort to seek justice regarding suspicions of collusion in relation to construction of 2010 World Cup stadia. How do we confront and protect ourselves against bid-rigging and other collusive practices? Those projects in communities that are not being maintained or are incomplete are often blamed on corruption even if there is no evidence to that effect. As stakeholders we must build project management capacity to ensure quality of projects implemented comply with required standards and specifications; SALGA ordinarily mobilises municipalities to observe the International Anti-Corruption Day annually on 9 December to raise awareness on Anti-Corruption, and to include it in its annual calendar. But this Day has not being adequately taken advantage of. We need to ensure that we put concerted effort on this day to communicate at a municipal level, ward and community level. We need to ensure that we are at every community radio station, that we distribute publication and special newsletters, that we hold public lectures and other outreach meetings. If it makes sense, we can also propose to declare the next decade the decade for anti-corruption. As SALGA PEC, we are looking forward to the work that shall come out of seminar. Soon we shall be going to a Provincial Members Assembly, where we will further engage on the effectiveness of our strategies, programmes and frameworks that we have in place on anti-corruption. Your input today will also assist us in the review of the effectiveness current local government anticorruption frameworks. We must remember that the Local Government Anti-Corruption Strategy was launched about 10 years ago. SALGA must undertake a review of the state of corruption and mechanisms to address it with a view that this would lead to a beneficial review of the Local Government Anti-Corruption Strategy; Again, programme director, a SALGA National Anti-Corruption Summit will be convened shortly and the outcome of this Provincial Seminar will also assists us formulate an informed view as Limpopo Province on this important subject matter. Monitoring Committee Lastly, programme directors, any municipal action taken against corruption must be monitored and recorded. We may propose a Monitoring Committee constituted of both internal and external stakeholders but then how do we activate the idea of a Monitoring Committee when we have so many other structures in place. The other option is to find a way in which we can operate as a chamber of the Provincial Anti-Corruption Forum focusing on the local government effort to fight corruption. District Anti-Corruption Forums, although they are not known to function effectively as yet, may be proposed to be utilised to serve as monitoring structures as well. Delegates would advise! Collective Leadership Programme director, in line with our theme: ; we invited this mix of stakeholders so that we can act as a collective in overcoming this challenge. Apartheid was an insurmountable challenge to overcome and was rightfully so dubbed a ‘crime against humanity’ by the United Nations, but through collective effort as peoples from all race, gender and other backgrounds, we replaced it with a democratic government. With the same unity and vigour and little finger-pointing, we can we succeed against corruption. So in opening this Seminar, I will urge that we proceed with sensitivity and care; and choose rather to focus on adopting lasting solutions to the challenge than magnifying the negatives which we all already know by now. I thank you and you are all welcome to make constructive input! Once again, we really appreciate you coming and the input and recommendations that you shall leave us with. Once again, we thank you all! Corruption steals from the poor and postpone development of our local communities. “Let’s live within our means”

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We urge municipalities to work with the Competition Commission to ensure that municipal officials and councillors are capacitated on identifying and dealing with matters of bid-rigging and collusion; Companies found guilty of bid rigging by the Competition Commission must be mentioned and considered for blacklisting so that they do not conduct business with local government, amongst others; Anti-Corruption agencies to ensure that they enforce collaboration with municipal officials; Where contact points in municipal administration are uncooperative, anti-corruption must contact also the Office of the Municipal Manager, the Executive Mayor/Mayor, the Speaker and MPAC Chair for further assistance; There are laws and systems in place. Thus far, it even appears as if there is systems overload of regulations yet the perception that there is corruption does not subside. This therefore means that we must direct our attention to matters of ethics management. We need to combine rule-based systems with an attitude fit-for-ethics; We must also streamline our anti-fraud hotlines, forums and structures (not agencies) coordinating matters of anti-corruption. We must also conduct survey to determine how we are doing in our anti-corruption effort; We must increasingly embrace King III Principles; Establish more anti-corruption capacity in municipalities. Establish anti-corruption unit on top of risk management units. To this end, we must do Business Process Reengineering (BPR) so that we can know what capacity challenges exist and what needs to be done; We must make sure that the local government anti-corruption strategy has measurable indicators, otherwise it will be difficult to determine whether we are making progress or not; We must establish district anti-corruption forum to link with provincial anti-corruption forum; We must empower MPACs to come out and impact much more on our anti-corruption effort that it is currently the case; SALGA must engage MEC for COGHSTA on the issue of concurrence in appointments of s56/57 managers and Chairpersons of s79 committees; COGHSTA to develop standardised organogram for MPAC Office; Benchmark with international models and investigate possibilities of giving MPAC powers to lay charges with the police where it is clear from evidence that there is wrong doing; Anti-corruption agencies to find strategies to discourage and curb abuse of procedure and processes in the reporting corruption, in particular when some members of the community report malicious allegations which are without substances; Where there is bid rigging, municipalities must ensure that they claim for damages. Work with Competition Commission to ensure that right procedures are followed; Inductions of councillors to be continuous and it must include ethics management training as part of the whole programme; Councillors must continue to differentiate between politics and governance (role definition); Councillors must continue to distance themselves from tendering and campaigning for posts; Councillors must continue to diligently declare gifts about R300; In line with Code of Conduct, councillors must never request any fee to facilitate implementation of community projects; All stakeholders must embrace the RDP of the Soul and support the Moral Regeneration Movement in its work of bringing about positive values to society; All these recommendations must be taken further by the upcoming SALGA Provincial Members Assembly.

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MARIËTTE SNYDER >> mariette.observer@gmail.com Have you tried numerous times to quit smoking but to no avail? You are not the only one. There is hope though for smokers who are serious about giving up the habit. Facilitas Healthcare at the Lifestyle Centre presents smokers with the opportunity to not only to break the habit with the added guarantee that the nervousness, irritability and depression often associated with quitting smoking can be treated successfully. A single treatment, a few litres of herbal tea for detoxification and the will to stop is all it takes to your way to become a non-smoker. Ms Magda Jansen-Schenck, Director of Facilitas Healthcare South Africa explained how the treatment works. It consists of a 90 minute soft-laser therapy session where meridian points are stimulated by applying a special laser. This pain-free treatment concentrates especially on the meridians of the ears as these are closely related to the addictive behaviour of smokers. In most cases one treatment would be sufficient. “If necessary, you can repeat the treatment within the first three months at no extra charge,” Jansen-Schenck said. She added that to lower the risk of putting on extra weight after quitting, they recommend additional therapy for weight control. These two therapies can be accomplished within the same session. She also pointed out that the treatment costs a fraction of the cost of a month’s supply of cigarettes. She explained that if you smoke 20 cigarettes a day at R32 per packet, you pay nearly R1 000 per month. If you multiply this by 12 months, you pay around R12 000 a year. The one time treatment cost R1 600 and the follow-up, a month later, completely free. Franchisee, Mr Wayne van Zyl added that the 90 minute treatment will change your life. He explains the following health Mr Wayne van Zyl applies soft laser therapy to a patient’s ear.

Quit smoking with Facilitas Healthcare benefits when you decide to kick the habit: In 20 minutes your blood pressure, heart rate and pulse returns to normal, in eight hours your carbon monoxide level drops and your oxygen level returns to normal. In one year your risk of suffering from a coronary heart disease is 50% of that of a smoker. In 10 years your risk of all nicotine-related cancers continues to decrease. “These are just a few of the benefits of quitting. The sooner you stop, the less the chance of getting cancer and other smoking-related diseases,” Van Zyl urged. Jansen-Schenck explains that the treatment is based on acupuncture but without the associated pain. “By stimulating the meridian points, endorphins (natural chemicals) are released which will be occupied by the brain’s receptors that used to be occupied by nicotine, which will combat the habit of smoking. There is no quick fix though. You will have to make the decision to stop. The first 72 hours are the worst so your loved ones must be ready to support you in your quest to become a healthier you. At Facilitas Healthcare we do our best to help clients through the difficult times because helping the nation to quit the habit is our passion,” Jansen-Schenck said. Facilitas Healthcare handed over two vouchers to Ms Ria du Plessis of the Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa) that can be donated to patients currently undergoing radiation or chemotherapy. “By getting involved with Cansa and cancer patients, with our priority being the prolonging of the lives of cancer patients in our community,” Van Zyl said.

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Polokwane verwelkom nuwe onkoloog RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com

r Zirk Jansen het onlangs KwaZulu-Natal vir die Bosveld verruil om by die enigste privaat onkologie-eenheid in die provinsie aan te sluit. Jansen, ‘n onkoloog het een doel voor oë; om kankerpasiënte se lewensgehalte te verbeter. “’n Mens word ‘n dokter omdat jy ‘n passie vir mense en hul gesondheid het. Kanker is deel van mense se lewenstyl en nie almal sal dit vryspring nie. Dit is nie ‘n maklike siekte om te beveg nie en oorwinning daaroor is ‘n goue medalje werd. Ons probeer altyd om die lewenskwaliteit van pasiënte te verbeter wat nie kanker kan oorwin nie,” sê hy. Jansen meen ongeveer een uit drie persone word deur die gevreesde siekte geraak. “Daar is min maniere om kanker te voorkom omdat dit soos enige ander siekte deel van die lewe geword het. Om op te hou rook en oormatige alkoholgebruik te staak kan jou kanse om kanker te kry verminder.” Jansen het sy skoolloopbaan in New Castle in KwaZulu-Natal begin en matriek aan die Hoërskool Vrede in die Vrystaat voltooi waarna hy sy mediese studies aan die Universiteit van Pretoria begin het. “Ek het aan die Universiteit van die Vrystaat in Bloemfontein in onkologie gespesialiseer waarna ek vir sewe jaar in ‘n privaatpraktyk was voordat ek besluit het om by dr Hercules Malan in Polokwane aan te sluit.” Oor die rede vir sy verskuiwing na Limpopo sê hy: “Daar is ‘n groot behoefte aan onkoloë in Polokwane sowel as die provinsie. Ek is nog jonk en kan my passie in die Polokwane-gemeenskap uitleef. Daar is goeie medikasie vir

kankerpasiënte beskikbaar en my doel is om net die beste vir elke pasiënt te doen om hulle totaal van kanker te genees of hul lewenskwaliteit te verbeter.” Benewens sy passie om mense te help, interesseer die vordering wat die mediese wetenskap op die gebied maak hom en geniet hy die implementering daarvan. Polokwane is nog vreemd vir Jansen, sy vrou, Lizette en twee kinders, Andreas (5) en Annebelle (2). “Die mense is baie vriendelik. Hier is ‘n lekker atmosfeer onder inwoners en ek voorspel dat ons baie gelukkig hier sal wees,” sê hy. Hy is ook opgewonde oor sy beste laerskoolvriend, mnr Henk Neetlingh saam met wie hy na 30 jaar weer kan kuier om goeie herinneringe te deel. Jansen hou van bergfiets ry, om tyd in die natuur te spandeer en vis te vang, veral diepseehengel.

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Maroela Onkologie se nuwe onkoloog, dr Zirk Jansen en sy vrou, Lizette en twee kinders, Annebelle en Andreas.

Personeel van die Maroela Onkologie verwelkom dr Zirk Jansen as deel van die span. Voor is dr Hercules Malan, Jansen en dr Tania von Ludwig met mee Bloukie Chupologo en Riëtte Enslin in die middel. Agter is mee Welma van Deventer, Annelies Besuidenhout, Maré Venner, Celia Lister, Christa Oosthuizen, Inge Joubert, Petro Grobler en Roeline Malan.

Elica Primary wows with revue KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com Elica Primary School recently held their annual revue and thanks to the support of family, friends, learners and educators the school boasted a record attendance of over 800 people. The event was held at the Nirvana Civic Centre. An outstanding performance was enjoyed by all thanks to the scenic and colourful composition of the show.

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2LATE, a hard hitting drama about teenage pregnancy and parental challenges was staged at the Polokwane Library auditorium last week. The production portrays the life of Beauty (16) who is raised by her mother, Mma a single parent and domestic worker. Beauty meets an older man, Thabo who charms her with expensive jewellery and an all expenses paid trip to KwaZulu-Natal. Her mother unsuccessfully tries to convince her to stop seeing him because she knows he is married.

Beauty then discovers that she is pregnant and decides to leave home to move in with her dream boyfriend. At this point Thabo shows his true colours and Beauty is left alone with an unwanted baby growing inside her. Mr Mashupe Phala, writer and director of the script said Beauty represents the majority of teenagers in South Africa and 2LATE is a drama that parents should watch with their teenagers as it will help to facilitate the dialogue between them on matters of the heart and their future. Phala said they plan on performing the drama across the province in their quest to save the lives of teenagers.

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Beauty, played by Enny Modiba and Thabo, played by Peter Mathonsi, in a scene from 2LATE that was performed in Polokwane last week.

September 19, 2013

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WHAT IS MAINTENANCE?

• Child maintenance • Spousal maintenance • Cross border maintenance

WHO MUST APPLY FOR MAINTENANCE? • The parent/person who is in custody of the child/ren may claim maintenance from the other parent/ who is responsible or liable to pay maintenance.

The duty to maintain or pay maintenance is based on blood relations, adoption or the fact that the parties are married to each other.

WHERE TO GO FOR COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE MANAGEMENT OF YOUR MAINTENANCE • If you have a complaint regarding the management of your maintenance case contact the Local Court Manager. • If you are not satisfied with his/her response, you can contact the area court manager. • If you are not satisfied with the response from the, contact the Regional Maintenance Complaints Manager at the Regional Office of the Department of Justice in your Province. • If you are still not satisfied with the response contact the National Complaints Manager. Contact details are available at every Magistrate’s Court or on the website:

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LODGING A MAINTENANCE CLAIM

TheÊtypesÊofÊmaintenance:

WHO MUST PROVIDE MAINTENANCE?

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THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

MaintenanceÊisÊtheÊobligationÊtoÊprovideÊ anotherÊperson,ÊwhetherÊitÊbeÊaÊminor;ÊaÊ formerÊspouseÊorÊaÊfamilyÊmemberÊwithÊtheÊ meansÊessentialÊforÊeverydayÊlife.Ê

• Or in an instance where one spouse would like to apply for support from the other, where applicable.

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Application Go to your nearest Magistrate Court with the following documents:

1. Proof of birth certificate for the child(ren) 2. Your identity document 3. Divorce order and/or settlement if any 4. Proof of applicant’s income and expenditure 5. Name and surname of parent/person responsible for the payment of maintenance money 6. Physical/work address of the parent/person responsible for the payment of maintenance money if available 7. Copy of bank statement 8. Proof of residence/affidavit. The maintenance clerk will then assist you in completing the forms. The Maintenance Clerk will refer your application to the Maintenance Officer for final assessment of your documents. After assessment the registration of application and reference number will be issued.

Issuing a directive

The Maintenance Officer will issue a directive calling upon the parties to meet, for the purposes of conducting an investigation into the alleged complaint. The Maintenance Officer will then conduct an investigation into the alleged complaint, or conduct mediation with both parties present.

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Mediation and granting of an order by consent

The Maintenance Officer will conduct mediation with both parties to reach an agreement/settlement. Where the parties reach an agreement/settlement, the agreement will be made an order of the court. The Maintenance Officer may request both parties to sign a written consent and have that made an order of the court. The court then makes an order for payment of maintenance in accordance with the agreement between the two parties. Where parties do not reach an agreement, the matter is then referred to court for formal enquiry.

Court date

On the day of the court appearance, an enquiry will be held to determine the needs of the applicant and the means available to provide maintenance from both parties. After consideration, the Magistrate will make a maintenance order indicating the amount to be paid.

Payment method

The court may order the respondent to make payments by means of: • An electronic funds transfer (EFT) to the beneficiaries bank account • A deduct ion of the maintenance money from the respondent’s salary (Garnishee order) As part of Project Kha Ri Unde, the department aims to prevent: travelling to the court; transport costs and waiting in queues. This will ensure that beneficiaries will receive their monies on time and far more efficiently. • Direct deposit to the beneﬁciaries bank account.

Procedure (in cases where a respondent does not pay)

If the respondent fails to pay within the specified times, you should report the matter to the Maintenance Offices. The court will follow one of the following two options: 1. Civil Enforcement of Maintenance, through the Magistrate may order one of the following: • emolument attachment • attachment of debt and/or • execution of movable/immovable property 2. Criminal Prosecution. A warrant of arrest can be issued as the respondent failed to comply with an order of court.

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ing friends and coping with lessons in a foreign language became much easier. Afterwards, Mpho spent most of his free time exploring the country as much as possible to discover the “Learning a new language and experiencing people and their culture. a totally new culture and getting to do things “I loved moving from city to you never thought of doing, and city to look at all the ancient and most of all you get to have some historical places. It was amazfun,” says PEPPS Grade 10 learner, ing to discover the rich heritage Mpho Mosotho on some of his and beauty that exists in just one experiences of being an exchange country and now talking about it student. makes me want to go back,” Mpho Mpho spent ten months in explained, shortly after arriving Rome, Italy as an exchange back in sunny Limpopo. student and recently returned He says he had a great experito Polokwane after attending an ence during his time in Rome and all-Italian school. He described his the ten month stay came and went initial misgivings of living with his Italian family, who could not speak Photo: Supplied so quickly. “I would recommend English and meeting people who PEPPS Grade 10 learn- becoming an exchange student to everyone, provided that they did not even know where South er, Mpho Mosotho, are old enough and able to adapt Africa was situated. who arrived back in quickly to living in a strange counHe said to start off with matters Limpopo recently try where nobody knows you and progressed rather slowly, but after after spending ten getting to grips with the Italian lan- months in Italy as an you have to learn a new language,” Mpho said in conclusion. guage in only three months, mak- exchange student. Warren Blunt >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com

Learners from Laerskool Ivypark excelled during the English Eisteddfod held at Pietersburg English Medium Primary School (Pemps) last week. During the event they were awarded with 20 silver certificates (70-79%), 50 gold certificates (80-89%) and 21 big gold star certificates (90-100%). The big gold star certificates

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went to the Grade 7 Dramatised Poetry and Prose group, the Grade 3 Formal Free Choice Poetry individuals, the Storytelling individual, the Grade 2 and Grade 7 individual Dramatised Prose and Poetry category as well as the group item in the same category performed by the Grade 2 group. The Grade 3 and 4 Individual Prose and Poetry items, Grade 6 individual Storytelling and the Grade 7 Mime group also walked away with big gold star certificates.

Hans Strijdom het die toets van die tyd deurstaan Vir die afgelope 53 jaar maak die leerders en leerkragte van die Hoërskool Hans Strijdom seker hulle bly een van die voorste skole in die provinsie soos wat hul geskiedenis spreek van deursettingsvermoë en vasberadenheid. Groot sportgebeurtenisse soos die een en twintigste Hansieweek, waaraan 1 800 rugbyspelers om die gesogte Hansie-trofee meeding, sowel as die onlangse Bokkieweek waaraan bykans 4 000 sportseuns en -dogters van regoor die land kompeteer, is suksesvol deur hulle aangebied. Hansieland bied volgende jaar weer die Bokkieweek aan - ‘n eer wat min skole te beurt val. Elke jaar in Oktober bied hulle ook die Elardus Erasmus Atletiekbyeenkoms aan met twee dae propvol aksie wat Top 10-atlete, asook baie junior Springbokke en junior Olimpiese atlete van vooraanstaande skole regoor die land lok. Vyftig skole neem vanjaar aan dié prestige byeenkoms deel. Daar word verwys na die Elardus Erasmus-byeenkoms as die mini SA’s. Hoërskool Hans Strijdom se o.16-hokkiebokkies het in ‘n naelbytstryd teen die makroskool, Hoërskool Florida, gelykop gespeel in die finaal om die Noordvaaltrofee. Dié skool, wat nou wel nie uit groot getalle bestaan nie, staan egter nie terug op akademiese-, kultuur- of sportgebied nie. Die lang lys van oud-Hansies wat as suksesvolle, professionele landsburgers hul plekke volstaan, letterlik oor die wêreld heen, getuig daarvan. By die Hoërskool Hans Strijdom word daar

gestreef om leerders se verskuilde talente te ontdek en geleenthede te skep sodat hulle tot hul volle potensiaal sal ontwikkel. Só het vele vermaaklikheidskunstenaars ook hulle eerste tree op die verhoog van dié skool gegee. Dit is nie net die lang lys van suksesvolle dokters, tandartse, ingenieurs, argitekte, aptekers, geoktrooieerde rekenmeesters, prokureurs, onderwysers en nog vele ander beroepe wat onder die vaandel van Hans Strijdom gematrikuleer het nie, maar net so ‘n lang lys van oud-Hansie sportsterre wat na skool op die sportveld skitter. Die skool en gemeenskap van Mookgophong is die afgelope jare ook onderwerp aan veranderinge, maar dit is met trots dat hulle weet die Hoërskool Hans Strijdom het die toets van die tyd deurstaan en dít wat saakmaak, het behoue gebly: Afrikaans as voertaal, goeie dissipline, integriteit, passievolle leerkragte en leerders, die strewe om Christelike beginsels te handhaaf en te behou en die hoop en verwagting dat elke Hansie voorberei word om as suksesvolle en gelukkige landsburger sy plek vol te staan in Suid-Afrika – getrou aan die skool se leuse: “ Ja ons kom Suid-Afrika!” Hoekom ‘n skool in die stad gaan soek as daar ‘n skool in die provinsie is wat alles kan bied? Die skoolhoof, mnr George Klopper nooi voornemende leerders en ouers om hulle te skakel en ‘n besoek aan die skool te reël. Skakel hulle by 014 743 2151.

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Leboho Tshepiso, graad R-leerder van Noordjieland is tydens die onlangse Soroban (Abacus) Education and Mental Arithmetic System (Semas) SA streekskampioenskappe wat in die stad gehou is, as Kampioen van Kampioene in haar ouderdomsgroep en vlak aangewys. Agt ander leerders het op dié vlak deelgeneem en haar hoof, me Noeline Jordaan sê sy is trots op Leboho se prestasie.

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Osieteddies bederf hul grootouers KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@ gmail.com Osieteddies Kleuterskool se kleuters het Saterdag hul grootouers en familie genooi om saam met hulle hul oupa-enoumadag te geniet. “Waardering vir jou grootouers” was die tema van die konsert en die blink ogies het gretig na hul grootouers in die gehoor gesoek.

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Osieteddies Kleuterskool se Cassey-Jean Cromhout, Lize van den Bergh, Amber-Leigh Weterman en Liza Calabria het hul grootouers met ‘n uitnemende konsert bederf.

Osieteddies Kleuterskool het Saterdagoggend hul grootouers bederf en dankie gesê vir hul liefde en ondersteuning met ‘n oupaen-oumadag. Lienke la Cock, Brenten Venter en Sebastian du Bruyn is reg vir aksie.

Inge de Beer, Roeland Viljoen en Sherize Myburgh van Osieteddies Kleuterskool se Plaasbere-klas is reg om hul heupe te swaai tydens Saterdag se oupa-en-oumadag.

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Osies se mooistes sprankel KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com Laerskool Pietersburg-Oos se mooistes is tydens die onlangse Kalanderfees aangewys. Die senior leerders het aan die Mnr en Mej Kalanderfees-kompetisie deelgeneem en Kerry-Lee Wood en Kailin Ferreira het as

wenners uitgetree. Die naaswenners is Juhan de Kock, Beatrie Pienaar, Odette Goosen en Janus Haasbroek. Die juniors het met danspassies en hope entoesiasme vermaak. Marco Forrester en Megan Veldman is Mnr en Mej Lente 2013.

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Kühl Montessori het Vrydag entrepreneursdag gehou en leerders kon die die basiese beginsels

Me Trinette Meyer, dogter van voormalige Pietie-skoolhoof, dr Tom Boshoff oorhandig ‘n skinkbord met die skoolwapen daarop uitgekerf aan beheerliggaamvoorsitter, dr Mannie Krüger.

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Graad 2-leerder Robert Bekker van Kühl Montessori het Vrydag gelukspakkies verkoop tydens sy skool se entrepreneursdag.

Armand Ferreire is reg vir aksie en hoop om al sy lekkernye te verkoop tydens sy skool se entrepreneursdag.

Shanique Norman het Vrydag die heerlikste kolwyntjies verkoop en die basiese beginsels van handel dryf baie vinnig bemeester tydens haar skool se entrepreneursdag.

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van handeldryf prakties leer. By die onderskeie stalletjies het die tafels gekreun onder lekkernye soos biltong, fudge en stokworsies. Verkope was uitstekend en leerders kon die wins daarna in hul sakke steek.

Die Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé>>

Familielede van prof Hannes Eloff neem Pietie van die Jaar-postuumtoekenning in ontvangs. Van links is me Nelli Fourie (dogter) en kleinkinders, mnr Bernhard Fourie, mee Ronel du Plessis en Marilet Terblanché.

Limpopo Tourism Agency (LTA) recently gave female learners from Pietersburg Hoërskool (PHS) and Hoërskool Noorderland an opportunity to explore the tourism industry on Take a Girl Child to Work celebrated. The young visitors acquired hands on experience of tourism management provided by LTA officials and were also taken to Polokwane Game Reserve for a game viewing opportunity. The learners’ excitement was tangible throughout the visit and the expressed their gratitude for the the opportunity created by LTA. Ms Hannah De Klerk, an educator at Pietersburg Hoërskool, thanked the agency for giving their learners an chance to explore the tourism industry. “We really appreciate the positive gesture by the agency to also have thought of us for this rare experience. It was an eye opener for the learners,” she said. Mampho Makgoga from Hoërskool Noorder-

Kühl Montessori-leerders is bobaas entrepreneurs KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com

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Marco Forrester en Megan Veldman is as Mnr en Mej Lente 2013 aangewys.

Kühl Montessori>>

Pieties vereer sy alumni Marina van Eeden is tydens ‘n onlangse geleentheid deur die Hoërskool Pietersburg (PHS) as Pietie van die Jaar vereer terwyl die postuumtoekenning aan prof Hannes Eloff toegeken is. Eloff wat in 1934 aan PHS gematrikuleer het, het hom beywer vir die vestiging van die nasionale erfenisbewuste en bewaringsgesinde samelewing. Sy baanbrekerswerk tussen 1968 en 1984 op die Greefswald-terrein in die huidige Mapungubwe Nasionale Park word as van Suid Afrika se belangrikste argeologiese werk beskou. Sy toekenning is deur familielede in ontvangs geneem Me Marilet Terblanché sê oor haar oupa: “Hy was ‘n baie presiese mens wat my ‘n voorliefde vir die natuur geleer het.” Om tot die spesiale geleentheid by te dra, het voormalige Pietie-hoof, dr Tom Boshoff se dogter, me Trinette Meyer ‘n skinkbord waarop die skool se wapen uitgekerf is, aan die skool terugbesorg. Beheerliggaamvoorsitter, dr Mannie Krüger het dit ontvang.

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land said: “I would like to thank Limpopo Tourism Agency for affording us this opportunity, I did not know that there are so many careers in the Tourism industry, I will be considering studying sociology and criminology so that I can assist in the investigation of poaching activities that are taking place in the country, which is a serious problem.” Dienkie Labuschagne from Pietersburg Hoërskool applauded the agency for the initiative and said it was a revelation for her and her fellow learners. “I will consider a career in Travel and Hospitality sector because I want to travel the rest of the globe as I have already travelled seven countries thus far.” LTA’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Nocks Seabi said they are confident that by transferring and skills to the learners they will be grooming future tourism ambassadors and leaders. “The initiative helped us to instil a culture of travelling among young people while promoting domestic tourism in our province,” Seabi said.

Photographed during their visist to Limpopo Tourism Agency (LTA) are, Corinne Lloyd (die Hoërskool Pietersburg), Loddy Mojapelo, (Hoërskool Noorderland) Simone Swart (die Hoërskool Pietersburg) and Ipeleng Leepile (Hoërskool Noorderland). Standing are Dienkie Labuschagne (die Hoërskool Pietersburg), Mampho Makgoga (Hoërskool Noorderland), Anzel Pieterse (die Hoërskool Pietersburg) Khomotso Malatjie (Hoërskool Noorderland)Ms Hannah De Klerk (Educator at die Hoërskool Pietersburg ), Messrs Lemson Maluleke (LTA Board Member) Nocks Seabi (Chief Executive Officer at LTA), Ms Amanda Pieterse (Educator at Hoërskool Noordeland ), Lehumo Nkadimeng (Hoërskool Noorderland) and Savannah Robinson (die Hoërskool Pietersburg).

Jukskeispelers van die Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé is die trotse trofeewenners van die onlangse Limpopo Jukskei Skoleliga wat in Polo-kwane gehou is. Vier uit die vyf spanne het goue medaljes gewen. Leerders wat deelgeneem het is voor, Paula Kotze, Dioné Cilliers, Chris Viljoen en Nicola Kotze. In die tweede ry is Alana Holtzhauzen, Jeanne-Mari Cawood en Thembi Ngoveni met Armich Lottering, Pieter du Rand, Donovan Kotze en Chenel Keyter in die derde ry. Agter is FG Grobler, Micheal Roberts, Pieter Botha en Matlake Ngoasheng.

Erica Pre-primêre Skool>>

Kleuters van Erica Pre-primêre Skool hou konsert WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Die ouers van die kleuters by Erica Pre-primêre Skool het verlede Donderdag lekker met die kleinspan saamgesing by die kleuterskool se jaarlikse konsert. Die kleuters het met hul kleurvolle drag die temas van verskeie strokiesverhale laat herleef in die volgepakte kerksaal by die NG Kerk Pietersburg Noord. Die kleuters, hul ouers en onderwysers van die skool het gesorg dat almal bygedra het tot die groot sukses van die konsert. Die hoof van Erica Pre-primêre Skool, me Ria Elliot het ge dat hul jaarlikse konsert een van die hoogtepunte vir die kleuters van die skool is.

Erica Pre-primêre Skool se Johan Liebenberg, Sebastian Hartman, Janrich Pretorius en Léhan Roets is skoenmakers by die skool se konsert.

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Viané Joubert en Danisha Stoltz van Erica Pre-primêre Skool voer ‘n danspassie by die skool se jaarlikse konsert verlede Donderdag uit.

Die drie varkies is Peter O’Reilly, Diaan Venter en Connor Jacobusen.

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Business: Prism Architects What do you enjoy most about your work? >> To see a concept sketch develop into a well-designed building What do you think are the greatest challenges currently in Limpopo/Polokwane? >> To unlock the business potential of the capital to ensure sustainable financial growth How do you keep up with business in a slow or struggling economy? >> Optimise the available time assigned per Schalk van der Merwe day to each project

Price Watch aims to assist readers in making informed decisions when spending their hard earned cash. This week we focus on summer wines. These prices were compared by Polokwane Observer on Monday 16 September between 09:00 and 10:00 and are Vat inclusive.

Nederburg Rose 750 ml Four Cousins Sweet Red 750 ml Graça Stein 750 ml

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Project management course opens career doors B

oston City Campus and Business College is the perfect place to broaden your career horizons this year. With registrations open all year round, getting that qualification you’ve always dreamed of is now easier than ever. Principal of Boston City Campus and Business College, Ms Chantal Ronquest says Project Management is one of their campus’s most popular choices. “Our Project Management Course is one of the only courses available that is recognised internationally thanks to the CompTIA Project+ that covers the business and technical skills needed to successfully manage projects.” Ronquest also adds that during a recent survey it was found that IT managers listed

their “hardest position to fill” as project manager. Boston College will give you the competitive edge by showing your future employers that you have exactly the right skills to execute project plans; from initiation through to execution, acceptance, support and closure. The outcomes of the Project Management course include the ability to assess the full extent of a particular project as well as the ability to plan step-by step each phase and delivery point of projects. Ronquest says this course also aids your ability to monitor progress, generate reports, and keep implementation on track throughout the process while still being able to recognise your own shortcomings and potential problems during the project, espe-

cially before they occur. This Project Management course also gives you the ability to stay calm in stressful situations and to make the correct decisions while keeping the project goal firmly in focus. Delegating responsibilities and monitoring work progress is also taught while keeping control of the budget and reporting at all the stages of the project completion is also a key factor of this all-inclusive Project Management Course at Boston City Campus and Business College. To register for this or any course contact one of Boston’s skilled advisors on 015 291 2579. You can also visit their offices at 52 Landdros Mare Street, first floor, Pioneer Building in Polokwane or go to their website at www.boston.co.za.

Businesses urged to support the SANBS MARIËTTE SNYDER >> mariette.observer@gmail.com The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) is calling upon decision makers at businesses, community centres and other institutions to host blood drives in order to help the

SANBS achieve their supply target. According to the service Public Relations Officer, Ms Dottie Pinn September is traditionally a very difficult month in terms of donations and maintaining stock levels. “The SANBS wants to make blood donation as convenient as possible by ensuring that blood drives are conducted at places of work or where it is convenient for people to donate blood. Preferably companies and areas where there are a minimum of 200 people and are

able to provide blood drives with a minimum turnout of 20 blood donors,” said Pinn. She further explains that the core function of SANBS is to collect safe blood from donors, process and test for transfusion. Their mission is to provide all patients with sufficient, safe, quality blood products and medical services related to blood transfusion, in an equitable and cost effective manner. They are dedicated to being a prominent source of blood supply in South Africa and a worldwide leader in blood transfusion. Visit their donor centre at 153 Potgieter Avenue for more information regarding blood drives or call them on 015 297 3636.

Celebrate Small Business Friday RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com The local business sector of Polokwane will celebrate Small Business Friday tomorrow (Friday) when Polokwane Nedbank Business branch in collaboration with the Polokwane Chamber of Business (PCOB) will be hosting a business breakfast at Pietersburg Club from 07:30 until 09:30. During the breakfast small business support initiatives to grow a business will be presented. It will provide a platform for entrepreneurs to engage the bank

or stakeholders on relevant topics to improve their businesses. It will also bring about a platform for networking with other business owners. Persons attending the function will also be introduced to the latest technology from Nedbank such as the Nedbank Pocket Point of Sale (PocketPOS), a mobile point of sale as well as the SimplyBiz website, an online portal that enables entrepreneurs to network and find practical information that aids the starting, operating and growing of any small business.

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Citroën C4 Aircross lets you choose your driving style RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com

ith summer on our doorsteps people will soon start to plan weekends away for a short break to enjoy all elements the Bushveld has to offer. The new Citroën C4 Aircross reviews the conventional cues of a compact SUV design,

combining style and technological innovation in a car that allies the grip of an off-roader with the driveability of a sedan making it the ultimate vehicle to take on any journey on any road. Paging through the brochure provided by Citroën Polokwane one immediately notices the Aircross allows the driver to select a driving mode using the mode selector which demands the integral transmission system to easily The new Citroën C4 Aircross is making name in the SUV segment with is style and versatility.

switch between two-wheel drive (2WD) and four-wheel drive (4WD). The 2WD mode is used for minimum fuel consumption with maximum manoeuvrability while 4W offers optimised driveability and road holding. The Aircross boasts the latest generation transmission system and the torque distribution between the front and rear axle is calculated electronically depending on the surface, to ensure maximum safety. And if conditions are really tough the Lock mode gives the car maximum grip. The front of the Aircross features aerodynamic vents fitted with LEDs for an original light signature that is visible by day and night. The extra wide wheel arches and reduced overhang enhance the impression of robustness. The

The interior of the Citroën C4 Aircross is equipped with all kinds of gadgets to make the drive more pleasant.

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>> The Aircross offers optimised drivability and road holding

Aircross is also equipped with repeater lights in the door mirrors, light guides in the rear lights and a rear view camera built into the chrome trim on the tailgate. The classy interior offer a raised driver seat and large panoramic glass roof which creates a more comfortable and more pleasant drive. It is crammed with equipment, from the handsfree access and starter, to the GPS navigation system with its touch sensitive screen, rearview camera, transmission mode selector, USB port and Bluetooth connection for portable audio players. Behind the steering wheel the cabin creates a solid feeling and not even a badly corrugated sand track could elicit a shake or rattle. Noise levels within the cabin are low, in keeping with the C4 Aircross’ feeling of quiet luxury. Standard items include 16” alloy rims, front fog lights, two front air bags and a multifunction steering wheel. The Exclusive models have a full leather interior, xenon lights and heatable power-operated front seats. They also come with electronic stability control and hill start assistance. Options include a glass roof and roof rails with chromed detailing. Safety features across the range include antilock brakes with electronic brake force distribution and emergency brake assist and a full sized spare wheel for all models.

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Suidskool kroon hul ambassadeurs

a weke se oefening deur byna 200 leerders van Pietersburg Laerskool (PLS) is Mnr en Mej Suidskool Junior en Senior verlede week gekroon. Leerders is deur me Anne Smith van I-Models Management touwys gemaak om met selfvertroue die looplank te betree en die

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Mnr en Mej Suidskool Senior is Franco du Plessis en Inge Brits.

beoordelaars te oortuig dat hulle die skoene as PLS-ambassadeurs kan volstaan. Die geleentheid is oor twee aande in die skoolsaal gehou waar die juniors en seniors onderskeidelik gekroon is. Die juniorwenners is Adriaan Maree (Mnr

Pietersburg Laerskool se Mnr en Mej Suidskool Junior saam met hul eerste en tweede prinse en prinsesse is, Declin McCreanor (eerste prins), Adriaan Maree (Mnr Suidskool Junior), Jeandru Wolmarans (tweede prins), Sibhan Johannsen (tweede prinses), Cornica Steyn (Mej Suidskool Junior) en Melissa Smit (eerste prinses). In die middel is me Anne Smith van I-Models Management wat die kompetisie en opleiding van deelnemers behartig het.

Suidskool Junior), Declin McCreanor (eerste prins), Jeandru Wolmarans (tweede prins), Cornica Steyn (Mej Suidskool Junior), Melissa Smit (eerste prinses) en Sibhan Johannsen (tweede prinses). Die seniorwenners is Franco du Plessis (Mnr Suidskool Senior), Dirkie van der Merwe (eerste prins), Ockert Janse van Vuuren (tweede prins), Inge Brits (Mej Suidskool Senior), Chené van der Merwe (eerste prinses) en Jennifer Potgieter (tweede prinses).

Die senior seunswenners is Ockert Janse van Vuuren, tweede prins, Mnr Suidskool, Franco du Plessis en eerste prins Dirkie van der Merwe. Saam met hulle is me Anne Smith van I-Models Management.

Pietersburg Laerskool se senior meisiewenners is Jennifer Potgieter (tweede prinses), Inge Brits (Mej Suidskool Senior), Chené van der Merwe (eerste prinses) en me Anne Smith van I-Models Management.

Yummy ’Licious is more than just a cookbook MARIËTTE SNYDER >> mariette.observer@gmail.com She describes herself as just another average girl happily tinkering around in her kitchen. This is by far not the way to describe Fowzia Ahmed who, over the weekend, launched her cookbook, Yummy ’Licious in Polokwane. Guests attending the release of her cookbook followed her along her food journey and her struggle to follow her religion while living in Paris. Ahmed recently moved back to South Africa after living in Paris for 12 years. She currently lives in Pretoria and decided to launch her cookbook in Polokwane because of the huge interest locals have shown in her recipes, now compiled with care into a cookbook. Her initiation to great food began as a child with her mother’s tasteful home cooked meals. She was born and bred in South Africa but it was in Paris that her passion for cooking and love of excellent cuisine was nurtured. “Yummy ‘Licious is a diverse culinary tour, inspired by the multicultural French society where excellent food is an institution,” Ahmed said. The launch featured demonstrations of delicious recipes by Ahmed and the guests had the opportunity to taste some of her favourite dishes.

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Fowzia Ahmed during the launch of her cookbook, Yummy ‘Licious on Saturday.

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hat initially started as a collection of beer mugs 27 years ago has grown into a collection of over 450 glasses of all shapes and sizes. Polokwane resident, Mr Dennis Denysschen started accumulating beer mugs for his custom built bar and when he ran out of space, exchanged the beer mugs with Photo: Warren Blunt

Polokwane’s glass collector, Mr Dennis Denysschen stands with one of his favourite pieces in front of his mirrored cabinet housing some of his special collection of glasses.

glasses of all shapes and sizes. “When people living in Europe and neighbouring countries heard about my glass collection, I started receiving glasses from Germany, Israel, Namibia and Yugoslavia,” Denysschen recalls. He had to add extra shelving around his bar to accommodate for his growing collection over the years and has a special mirrored cabinet for those extraordinary pieces. Denysschen said it takes him two days to clean all the glasses and nobody may perform the task except for himself in case of a breakage to one of the pieces. His oldest piece is a ceramic beer mug belonging to his late father-inlaw. One of his most treasured glasses is a miniature German beer mug that

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was donated by a person living in Germany. Now after 27 years of adding to his growing collection, Denysschen has decided to hand over the entire collection to his son living in Pretoria. His son, Tippi has had extra shelving added to the bar at his home in order to cater for his dad’s collection of glasses. Denysschen says his glass collection will enhance the atmosphere of his son’s bar in Pretoria and will be well looked after. Although reluctant in the beginning to part with his prized collection because of the sentimental value attached, Denysschen is already busy planning on how to utilise the extra space in his lounge once his glass collection finds a new home in Pretoria.

September 19, 2013

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Polokwane Observer asked residents about their plans for this spring. Polokwane Observer het inwoners van die stad gevra wat hulle planne vir die lente is.

Ms Tlou Morifi: “I am writing a book, so my focus this time around will be to finish it.”

Ms Rouxnette Wepener: “Ek wil die prag van lente saam met my vriende geniet.”

Mr Samuel Phos: “Spend more time with my family and enjoy the season.”

Mr Bobby Were: “Ek wil meer geld insamel vir die kinders wat kanker het.”

Ms Ria du Plessis: “Ek will net die lewe geniet en die lente omhels.”

Mr Brian Makgata: “I am taking my friends on a tour in one of the villages in the province just to explore and adventure.”

Ms Monika de Beer: “Ek het nog niks beplan nie, maar wil net ‘n heerlike tyd die lente hê.”

Mr Tshepo Ramapholo: “I haven’t planned anything but I am going to visit my family and friends.”

Liedjieskrywers genooi vir CrescendoKreatief Mariëtte Snyder >> mariette.observer@gmail.com Die Afrikaanse Taal- en Kunsvereniging (ATKV) nooi amateur liedjieskrywers om deel te wees van hul CrescendoKreatief-projek, wat reeds meer as twintig jaar aangebied word. As jy dink jy het wat dit vat om ‘n liedjieskrywer te wees, neem jou nuutgeskrewe werke op CD op en stuur aan die ATKV. Liedjieskrywers het vanjaar vrye teuels aangesien

daar geen tema aan die kompetisie gekoppel is nie. Teen einde van Oktober word die inskrywings beoordeel deur ’n paneel onder leiding van Lize Beekman. Die beste liedjieskrywers word dan genooi om deel te neem aan ’n ligteliedjiewerkskool van 1 tot 6 Desember by die ATKV-Goudini Spa in die Kaap.Vir meer inligting en om in te skryf, besoek www.atkvprojekte.co.za en kies die CrescendoKreatief-sakel of skakel Morne van Staden by 011 919 9091. Die sluitingsdatum is 3 Oktober 2013.

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September 19, 2013

Harcourts Bakone

27A Rabé Street, Polokwane T: 015 295 3511 E: bakone@harcourts.co.za W: www.harcourtsbakone.co.za

Flora Park

R1 200 000 3

Spacious Family Home

This stunning house has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 lounges and a dining room in Flora Park.

Faranani

R1 790 000 4

Newly Built House In Bendor

4 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, big kitchen with lovely units, open-plan dining and lounge, 2 garages, small room with cupboards, guest toilet. This property is on a spacious stand and very big in a security complex. Bendor is the place to be. Make an offer today you will be the first person to move in a brand new home.

Freddy C: 082 692 1698 Email: freddy.maboho@harcourts.co.za Harcourts Bakone

Veronica C: 084 633 9420 Email: veronica.mohapi@harcourts.co.za Harcourts Bakone

Acacia

R1 650 000 4

Lovely Family Home

Well planned home with spacious rooms, big enough yard, modern kitchen with separate laundry and neat as a pin. This property is in a very good security estate with good access control. Want peace and quiet? Also available for rental - R10 000. Veronica C: 084 633 9420 Email: veronica.mohapi@harcourts.co.za Harcourts Bakone

Serala View

R1 350 000

Double-Storey House 4 Bedrooms (1 with shower downstairs that can be used as a guest bedroom). Main bedroom (shower and bath), 2 lounges on top and downstairs one. Downstairs with fireplace, open-plan kitchen and dining, 2 bedroom sharing bathroom, pantry, braai area and double garage on a 969 m² stand in Serala View. Veronica C: 084 633 9420 Email: veronica.mohapi@harcourts.co.za Harcourts Bakone

Build your dream home! Stands Available In Thornhill 650 m² - R460 000 705 m² - R705 000

Bendor

R1 740 000

3 Beautiful Home In Bendor Park

Double-storey, 3 bedroom upstairs, main bedroom with shower and full bath, 2 electric garages, 2 carports, kitchen with pantry, laundry, 2 openplan lounges. study, bar area, well maintained pool, big lapa with braai area, jacuzzi, guest toilet. 1 Bedroom flat with kitchen, lounge and a bath that you can put an arch to the main house to make it a fourth bedroom.

Veronica C: 084 633 9420 Email: veronica.mohapi@harcourts.co.za Harcourts Bakone

Bendor

R440 000 3

Beginners Townhouse 2 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom, open-plan lounge and kitchen for beginners at Bendor Valencia Street. The property is on your way to Mall of the North, not far from De Wet Drive and close to Nguni Grill.

Solomon C: 076 105 6543 Email: solomon.k@harcourts.co.za Harcourts Bakone

Fauna Park

R2 200 000 4

Big Perfect Home

This house has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 lounges, TV room, dining room, 2 garages, 3 carports (2 at front, 1 at back), kitchen with 2 stoves (one being a gas one), reception area, laundry area, laundry room, study, electric gate, alarm, cameras, braai area with basin and pool. The house is standing on a 1 000 m² in Phase 1 at Serala View. Balcony to view the area.

Solomon C: 076 105 6543 Email: solomon.k@harcourts.co.za Harcourts Bakone

Building packages in Bendor area Call for quote with stands in security complex.

Eduan Park

Solomon C: 076 105 6543 Email: solomon.k@harcourts.co.za Harcourts Bakone

Bendor

R980 000

Vincent C: 084 853 0087 Email: vincent.tshuketana@harcourts.co.za Harcourts Bakone

Mahlako Gardens Stands • 529m² - R230 000

Straight from the developer No transfer costs

• 338m² - 449m² - R199 950

Dorp

Quality And Elegance Be the first to live in this excellent investment flat, within walking distance from town and schools. Full bathroom, double bedroom, built-in wardrobe and secure covered parking. You can’t go wrong.

Dorp

R656 000 3

Bendor

R1 860 000 3

1 3 Executive Home This prestigious beautiful decorated property is in an upmarket area of Bendor. Spacious 3 sunny bedrooms, lounge, 3 bathrooms and built-in braai with prep sink. 3 Garages, paved yard and small garden at the back, which is easily maintained. Mahlatse Molepo C: 082 850 4210 Email: mahlatse.molepo@harcourts.co.za Harcourts Bakone

Investment Opportunity This double-storey property offer spectacular, 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom and 1 garage in a security complex close to town.

Julia C: 076 757 7565 Email: julia.seretlo@harcourts.co.za Harcourts Bakone

Rentals • Waterberry - R6 800: 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 carport. • Waterberry - R7 200: 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 garage. • Acacia Estate - R11 000: 4 Bedrooms, 2 lounges, 2 bathrooms. • Ivy Park - R4 400: 2 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 garage. • Penina Park - R6 600: 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. • Bendor - R5 500: 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 garage. Lea 082 550 5057 Email: bakone@harcourts.co.za Harcourts Bakone

Mahlatse Molepo C: 082 850 4210 Email: mahlatse.molepo@harcourts.co.za Harcourts Bakone

R420 000 2

R3 720 000 4

Words Can’t Describe This beautiful property is situated in one of Polokwane’s most popular estates. It offers you a spacious lounge, dining room, lovely fitted kitchen, separate laundry, bar. 4 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 3 garages.

Vincent C: 084 853 0087 Email: vincent.tshuketana@harcourts.co.za Harcourts Bakone

3 1 1 0 Uniquely Designed Home Like No Other Designed with the connoisseur in mind. 3 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom, open-plan dining room and lounge, kitchen, spacious garden, lapa with braai area and 2 Wendy houses. Close to Mall of the North.

Veronica C: 084 633 9420 Email: veronica.mohapi@harcourts.co.za Harcourts Bakone

R1 860 000

3 3 1 2 The Perfect Combination And Sophistication 3 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, lounge, dining room, well designed kitchen, 2 garages, lapa, swimming pool and Wendy house. Surrounded by an established garden. Neat separate flat with 1 bedroom. This property is close to school, malls and hospitals.

Westenburg

P.O.R. 3

1 Price Reduced! 3 Bedrooms with wooden floors, 2 bathrooms, big kitchen, lounge and a dining room. 1 Garage, carport and paved in front and a garden of vegetables. This property is on a stand over 800 m², big enough for extension. Lerato C: 078 680 0192 Email: lerato.makwela@harcourts.co.za Harcourts Bakone

We would like to welcome our new agent

Mahlatse Molepo 082 850 4210 e-mail: mahlatse.molepo@harcourts.co.za

September 19, 2013

Polokwane Observer

AIDA POLOKWANE

ANTON 082 443 6039

Tel: 015 295 3134

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

ROSEMARY 082 804 9725

EACH FRANCHISE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

RETHABILE GARDENS

PHASE 3: NEW RELEASE

BUY A STAND AND BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME TODAY PACKAGES CAN BE STRUCTURED TO MEET YOUR NEEDS PACKAGES FROM R364 000

MANY OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM.

PHONE NOW TO SECURE YOUR STAND

Everything we touch turns to SOLD!

BASKOPPIES • R2 750 000

A 8.5 ha SMALLHOLDING FOR THE ENTERTAINER View this stunning property with exclusive finishes, very stylish and extravagant. Consist of a beautiful entrance hall, open plan lounge/diningroom, kitchen with cherrywood cupboards and granite tops. Exquisite tiles. The bathrooms are to die for. Wooden garage doors. Very nice pool and jacuzzi. A two bedroom flat for granny and a shed with lots of space. if you need all this then contact me i will be glad to assist you.

Carports

BRENDA • 082 696 9227

PENINA PARK • R1 300 000 A LOT FOR A LITTLE! Ideal for big family. Close to all amenities such as small supermarket - café and butchery. Walking distance to town. Large stand over 1000m² with an entertainment and braai area. Call for viewing!

Carports

JACOB • 082 466 8366

BENDOR • R1 629 000

POLOKWANE • R5 645 000 AN OFFER YOU CAN’T MISS! Ideal property for all individuals from all walks of life. Close to a garage - church - schools and a nursery. A large lapa - with alarm system. Burglar bars on doors and windows. Fenced and lockable gate and garage. Call now for viewing. Carports

A FANTASTIC AND GORGEOUS TOWNHOUSE IN ACACIA. Ideal for executives and families that are security sensitive. Close to all amenities such as Nguni Grill. Small complex. Lapa and secured area with 24 hours security guard at gate. Unbeatable value. Call now!

JACOB • 082 466 8366

EDDIE • 079 802 9927

MADIBA PARK • R525 000

YOU MUST VIEW THIS PROPERTY AT MADIBA PARK! CORNER STAND! A stunning, marvellous family home. Well designed. Cornerstand. The property is newly built with burglar bars and walls at the back. Modern open plan kitchen, lots of playing ground for children. View and fall in love with this property!

Carports

JAMES • 072 236 7310

HOUSES TO LET

Dalmada Bodorp Rethabile Flora Park Welgelegen Penina Park Flora Park Fauna Park

4 Bedrooms @ R10 000pm 4 Bedrooms @ R8000 pm 3 Bedrooms @ R3500 pm 4 Bedrooms @ R10 000 pm 4 Bedrooms @ R8400 pm 3 Bedrooms @ R5570 pm 2 Bedrooms @ R4120 pm 3 Bedrooms @ R7000 pm

ELMARIE - 082 977 7020

Carports

SESHEGO • R130 000

VACANT STAND! Calling propedtors and taxi operators! Come and view this open stand. Close to school. Call me if you are interested! SHEPSTONE • 072 458 4524

TOWNHOUSES TO LET

Acacia Estate 3 Bedrooms @ R9 500 pm Thornhill 2 Bedrooms @ R5000 pm Bachelor Flat @ R2890 pm

URGENT: We need houses, flats & plots to rent for good, long term tenants!

SESHEGO • R440 000

PRICED TO GO! Ideal for newlywed couple. Close to all amenities such as school Seshego Malls - medical centre and many more. Well built house. This must go!!

Carports

SIMON • 082 476 8916

POLOKWANE • R1 300 000 WHAT A BEAUTY! Open-plan dining areas and study. All doors and windows are oregon pine - deck with built in braai. Do not delay!

Carports

INA • 079 597 8636

A must on your list. Build your dream home with special views. A plan to call your own is merely invest - as they say, don’t miss out!

Carports

LOUWRENS • 082 958 6632

Consists of 3 living areas and 2 en suite bathrooms. Close to schools and easy access to main roads. Wooden garage doors. Call now to view!

Carports

INA • 079 597 8636

BENDOR • R795 000 LOCK-UP-AND-GO! Modern open-plan kitchen and living areas. Garage converted into laundry. Townhouse situated in a security estate. This home is just waiting for you! Carports

GRETHA • 082 802 1874

LEBOWAKGOMO • R360 000

BENDOR • R437 000 VACANT PLOT IN SOUGHT AFTER AREA!

POLOKWANE • R990 000 BEAUTIFUL FAMILY HOME!

MODERATE PRICE. HOME PLEASES THE EYE! For young couples, a home to grow in. All transport needs at hand. Close to schools, police station, magistrate and legislature. Nicely built but small 40m². Interested? then call me!

Carports

SHEPSTONE • 072 458 4524

OFFICES TO LET

Various sizes from 70m² from R3650 pm

HENNIE HANTI BRENDA JAMES LOUWRENS PETER GRETHA 083 245 1018 084 549 5928 082 696 9227 072 236 7310 082 958 6632 073 219 4538 082 802 1874

POLOKWANE • R1 550 000 VACANT LAND WITH DIRECT ACCESS FROM N1! Ideal opportunity to acquire 3.4ha land situated next to the N1 north to Makhado approx 12km from Polokwane. Ideal for development - excellent visibilty. Approvals available on request. Call now!

SIAS • 082 372 7265

SIMON SHEPSTONE SIAS VICTOR ELMARIE JACOB INA 072 458 4524 082 372 7265 073 066 6805 082 977 7020 082 466 8366 079 597 8636 082 476 8916

KOWIE 082 854 0452

EVERYTHING WE TOUCH TURNS TO SOLD

Polokwane Observer

HOUSE OF THE WEEK

STUNNER IN CYCAD ESTATE R3 500 000.00

4 BEDROOMS 3 BATHROOMS 2 GARAGES This beautiful double-storey home in Cycad is for the young executive who wants to live in style and enjoy a stunning entertainment area. The property has spacious living areas all in open plan which leads to the pool and gorgeous garden. Enjoy your study and for those who have a nanny - she has her own bedroom and facilities. MARIëTTE PRETORIUS 082 200 5227 (o) 015 297 1140

September 19, 2013

Handbags filled with hope KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com Various businesses in and around Polokwane together with Pam Golding Properties Polokwane held a Hats and Handbags charity evening recently at The Farmyard Trading Post. Guests were asked to bring a handbag as their entrance fee. These handbags filled with goodies like toiletries, pamper items and female necessities will be given to the Rape and Crisis Centre nearest to Polokwane. Principal of Pam Golding Polokwane Ms Linda de Witt says, “As we do not have such a centre in Polokwane, Pam Golding and representatives of the Presidency will be handing out these bags of hope to victims from a crisis centre in Pretoria-North within the next two weeks.” De Witt says 50 handbags were collected during the event.

Photos: Keshia Jansens van Rensburg

Staff from Pam Golding Polokwane greets guests at the Hats and Handbags evening held at The Farmyard Trading Post. From left are Mss Lioney Cousins (Office Manager), Louise Swanepoel (Estate Agent), Linda de Witt (Principal), Malehu Makoti (Estate Agent) and Barbara Cilliers (Estate Agent).

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Mss Tialeen Venter, Jane van Niekerk, Anne-Marie Venter and Heleni Labuschagne enjoyed the Hats and Handbags evening held by Pam Golding.

LAND FOR SALE FOR USE AS SCHOOL, CHURCH, SHOPPING CENTRE R6 000 000 EXCL VAT

Are you looking for land to build schools, perhaps a church or shopping centre? Located just off Church Street, close to new development, easy access from Tzaneen bypass and N1. This land is zoned ‘zone 7 - business 3’ - you will not find a better location. Offices and shopping centre up to 2 500 m². Place of interest up to 4 000 m².

Mss Elaine van Tonder and Sanette van der Merwe wore matching hats during the Pam Golding Hats and Handbags evening.

Mss Mariska Faasen and Marina van der Walt are proud to be associated with a charity event that aims to uplift and empower victims of rape and abuse.

Mother and daughter Mss Charlotte and Charity Nkanyangi attended the Hats and Handbags evening held by Pam Golding Polokwane.

September 19, 2013

Property sector welcomes Limpopo clean-up >> ‘A province that turns a blind eye to illegal land use is unappealing to developers and represents high risk for investors’ The South African Property Owners Association (Sapoa) welcomed a recent announcement by Government that the process of handing back to Premier Stanley Mathabatha and his executive council the administration of the five provincial departments formerly administered by a national task team is about to begin. “While we are pleased that Limpopo is undergoing this transformation, we still find the reported R2 billion worth of theft and wastage incurred by the previous administration extremely concerning and totally unacceptable,” Mr Neil Gopal, Sapoa Chief Executive Officer said in a recent press release. The six month transitional period comes after a national government team took over the administration of the afflicted provincial departments two years ago when it emerged that the province was at the time burdened by an overdraft of R1,7 billion while its ability to provide services and pay salaries was under threat. Cabinet has agreed that further investigations should continue into any irregularities, particularly where procurement procedures were being contravened. “We hope the new premier undertakes to keep the province from slipping into this state of collapse once again and look forward to proper procedures being followed in the employment of personnel, tender administration and safeguarding of taxpayers’ money. Unfortunately, the burden already placed on taxpayers and businesses is immeasurable and will take years to overcome,” Gopal is quoted to have said. Sapoa is pursuing several property issues that are damaging to the commercial and industrial sectors in Limpopo. Illegal land use is an ongoing challenge which is hurting the business community, stopping important funds from reaching municipal coffers, contributing to unemployment and hampering economic development in the province. This means allowing property to be used for business it isn’t zoned for. “A province that turns a blind eye to illegal land use is unappealing to developers and represents high risk for investors. This has a knock-on effect for the regional economy and joblessness. Municipalities also lose rates income from illegal land use,” Gopal explained. He added that it is unacceptable for the municipality to now increase the burden on law-abiding legal businesses with a 40% rates increase. They should rather take the time to identify illegal land use and correct zoning levy rates accordingly. Gopal also noted that local authority services in the province aren’t commensurate with the ever-increasing rates and taxes charged. “The impact of this on the property sector is significant with operating costs on certain portfolios as high as 40%. This will in no way attract investments, leading to higher unemployment.” Increasing electricity tariffs, in particular, are squeezing margins, to the point they are disappearing for some retailers. “These costs are having significant impact on the sustainability of businesses and the ability to keep tenants in properties, with small, medium and micro rnterprises being the worst affected,” Gopal is to have said.

TO LET * 1 bedroom unit for R3 700pm Available immediately Contact Shelley 079 696 1563 office hours

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1x WAREHOUSE/ STORAGE TO LET 1x 1000m² for R25.00/m² Tweefontein Smallholdings 3km from SAB Long-term

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September 19, 2013

40 OBSERVER polokwane

Bikers se omgee vul Martha Hofmeyr se beursie Mariëtte Snyder >> mariette.observer@gmail.com

FOR SALE

STER PARK JUST MOVE IN!!

Spacious 4 Bedroom family home with 2 Full Bathrooms, Lounge, TV, Dining, Study, Indoor Garden, Pool, Braai erea, Double-Garage, STUNNING Garden with Security Beams R1 906 000

TO LET/RENT

Rabe St House - R7 510 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Kitchen, Lounge, Prepaid Electricity.

Douglas Court - Flat R4 400 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Open-plan, Kitchen.

alle motorfietsryers het Saterdag na Martha Hofmeyr Tehuis vir Bejaardes opgetrek vir Bikers that Care, ‘n plaaslike motorfietsklub se jaarlikse Biker Jol-uitreik. Die klub reël jaarliks die saamtrek om broodnodige fondse vir die tehuis in te samel. Bestuurder van Martha Hofmeyr, me Anneliese Bothma sê dit is ‘n groot en prettige inskrywing op hul dagboek en vanjaar gaan die geld wat aan hulle geskenk word, aangewend word om

‘n klokkiestelsel in die sale te installeer. Bothma sê met verlede jaar se skenking kon hulle die plaveisel opknap. “Dankie aan almal wat uit hul pad gaan om die geleentheid aan te bied. Ook aan die inwoners wat die verrigtinge bywoon. Die inwoners sien heel jaar uit na dié dag wat hulle die geleentheid gee om te kuier en lekker te lag,” sê sy. Die inwoners van die tehuis sowel as van die Vergeet my Nie Behuisingskema het dit geniet om die kragtige motorfietse te bewonder en heelhartig aan die prettige program meegemaak.

Willows - Flat R5 450 1 Bedroom, Open plan Secure Complex. Prepaid Electricity.

Ladanna @ R932 800 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Lounge, Dining, Borehole

Marula Heights @ R1 700 000 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Lounge, Dining, TV Room.

Gazelle St @ R1 325 000 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Lounge, Dining, Study, Jacuzzi

Want to build your dream house? Want to rent out your property? Want to sell your property?

Thabo Mbeki - Flat R3500 1 Bedroom, Open-plan, Garden flat. Prepaid Electricity. Urgently looking for Plots to rent out!!!!!

JUST PROPERTY GROUP - JUST FOR YOU • CALL US TODAY FOR ALL YOUR PROPERTY NEEDS. AGENTS: Sales - Ansie 084 503 8322 / Letting - Charmaine 079 529 7841 OFFICE TEL: 015 291 2622 | E-mail: ansie.pietersburg@justpropertygroup.co.za

Tel: 015 295 9014 Foto’s: Mariëtte Snyder

WE ARE NOW ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE WEB WE REQUIRE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY TO SELL AND ARE ALSO PROFESSIONAL AND DECEASED ESTATE VALUERS. Call Francois at 082 4466 740 / Theo at 082 990 7275 FRANCOIS 082 446 6740

THEO 082 990 7275

IF YOU WANT TO BUY OR SELL A PROPERTY PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL YOUR PROFFESSIONAL ESTATE AGENT!! MABATHO.....

EAGLES CREST STAND – R380 000 BUILD YOUR DREAM HOUSE IN THIS BEAUTIFUL ESTATE, 704m², CALL NOW FOR VIEWING!!!!! MABATHO 083 747 2056 mabathomabotja@gmail.com

VERY LIMITED STANDS AVAILABLE IN MAHLAKO A PHAHLA FROM R199.950 only and selling like hot cakes!! 1) Townhouse Penina Park: R565 000: Bargain at this price. A spacious 2 bedroomed townhouse, 1 bathroom and dining room, lounge, kitchen and carport. 2) EMDO PARK : R450 000 (only this week special): Spacious 2 bedroomed house with a dining room, kitchen, 1 bathroom and a garage. 3) SESHEGO ZONE 8:R400 000 (price reduced and priced to sell): 2 Bedroomed house with dining room, kitchen and 1 bathroom. 4) SESHEGO ZONE 2:R329 000 - A beautiful 4 roomed house. 5) MAHLASEDI PARK: R200 000 - A vacant stand 349m² act now to secure one of the last stands in this popular suburb! 6) WOODHILL ESTATE:R390 000 - A vacant stand of 418m² available in this popular security estate. I AM LOOKING FOR MORE PROPERTIES IN YOUR AREA TO SELL. Once I list your property, consider it sold.

SLIGHT 072 323 9386 slightmabotja@yahoo.com See these properties on our website: www.theogoosen.co.za

1) STER PARK: Beautiful 4 bedroom house in Ster Park on big stand with landscaped waterwise garden with irrigation and swimmingpool. Relax on the private deck with a view over the city or in the indoor garden or the stoep looking out onto the garden. Modern kitchen with scullery and laundry, study, dining room and 2 living areas. 2 Garages, carport, 2 Wendy houses and security. 2) EAGLES CREST STAND 704m for only R407 000, don’t miss out! 3) FAUNA PARK: Very neat for you to just move in! 3 Sunny bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and further luxuries! Large lapa set in the garden which is well-kept with the sprinkler system and own borehole. Single garage but also 3 carports. Alarm system, electric fence and security gate. Only R1.32 M! 4) STUNNING, MODERN 4 BED/R, 3 BATH/R HOUSE NEAR SHOPPING MALL AND SCHOOLS. ONLY R1.8M: Wooden windows and doors and cosy fireplace. New Kitchen with granite tops and laundry room. Huge lapa, pool, braai and sprinklers. 3 Garages and full security. Don’t miss out on this one! 5) DO YOU STAY ON A PLOT AND WANT TO MOVE INTO TOWN, HERE’S A TRADE IN! 3 bedrooms, 2 bathroom home with a large outside room ideal for office or entertainment. A Spacious 1 bedroom flat for granny and 1 garage and 8 carports. Strong borehole services the whole house and garden. Good security and great value at only R1.4 M. 6) POPULAR SUBURB AND AT ONLY R1.3M IT’S THE BEST VALUE FOR MONEY IN TOWN. Renovator’s dream in a quiet neighborhood! Semi double-storey home comprising 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms as well as a 1 room flat requires some TLC. 2 Garage, 3 carports, storeroom, wendy house. Strong borehole, Swimming pool and lapa with coal stove. 7) PRIVACY IN A COMPLEX AT ONLY R565 000!: 2 bedroom and 1 bathroom townhouse with private garden. Close to the CBD and easy access to main roads. 1 Carport.

MARIETJIE 072 190 7149 marietjie@theogoosen.co.za

If you want to list your property, phone any agent, if you want to sell your property, phone me!! 1) Plot Elmadal 4,4 Ha: R2.2 mil (Neg) Will sell quickly!! Lovely sunny home with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Farm style kitchen and open-plan living areas, dining room, carport for 6 cars, big garden maintained with a borehole and water tanks. Sparkling pool and beautiful entertainment area. 600m² warehouse Plus uncompleted house and much more. (Very neat home !) 2) FOR THE LARGE FAMILY IN EVER POPULAR EDUAN PARK A sunny tiled roof home with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, dining room, study, family room with fireplace and opening up onto the paved swimming pool area. Stunning kitchen with pantry, separate scullery/laundry, large double garage, single carport, servant’s quarters as well as a storeroom. You had better phone me now because at only R1 635 000 it will sell fast!

Me Wil Alkers, inwoner van die Vergeet my Nie Behuisingskema is nie bang om haarself op een van die kragtige motorfietse tuis te maak nie.

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Mee Sonette Gouws en Petro Mostert ondersteun die Biker Jol.

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APK hou bobaas basaar MARIËTTE SNYDER >> mariette.observer@ gmail.com ‘n Basaar duisend is Saterdag deur die Afrikaanse Protestantse Kerk (APK) aangebied wat oud en jonk geniet het. Die kinders is met ‘n tematafel bederf waar hulle hul kreatiwiteit kon uitleef deur kunswerke te maak. Heerlike nagereg, pannekoek, ‘n springkasteel en talle stalletjies het vir ure se vermaak en lekker eetgoed gesorg. FOTO: MARIËTTE SNYDER

Klein Miandi van Dyk en haar ouma, me Martie van der Gryp tydens APK se basaar.

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PROPERTY FOR SALE 1) WELGELEGEN: R1 850 000 Stunning family home for the most discerning buyer! 3 Living areas, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, scullery, laundry, double garage, pool, lapa, braai, borehole, 2 Wendy houses. Landscaped garden. A must view property! 2) STER PARK: R1 950 000.00 Everything you wished for! 3 Living areas with built-in bar and braai, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double garage, pool, lapa, storeroom and laundry which can be converted into a flat. Electric fencing and lots more. 3) BENDOR TOWNHOUSE: R700 000.00 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Open-plan living area. Wendy house. Secure area. Close to shopping complex. 4) ELMADAL PLOT: R2 350 000.00 Beautiful 4 ha plot close to town. Lovely 4 bedroom house plus pool and lapa, plus second flat, 580 m² storeroom.

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FARMS / PLOTS FOR SALE HOUSES 1) 2213m² CENTRAL TOWN: Zoned Res 3/14 units - R 3 500 000.00 (NEG) 2) CENTRAL MED NODE: Zoned Res 3/11 units (1665m²) 3) SILVERKRUIN: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge/dining, kitchen, scullery, study, 2 x garage, 2 carports, lapa and borehole. PLOTS 1) ROODEPOORT: 26 ha. 2) House at ARABIE (Boat optional) 3) PLOT TO LET (VACANT) - LEEUKUIL R3 500 FARMS 1) LEGKRAAL: ± 380 ha Cattle farm. 2) STERKRIVIER: ± 850 ha Game farm Big house, game fence, river and mountain (no claims) 3) PIETERSBURG: 12km out of town ±55ha House, flat, cattle handling facilities. 4) SHARE IN GAME FARM: WATERPOORT. House. R500 000.00

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Industrial: 1) Laboria: 4,700m² yard with 2,400m² warehouse. 2) Prime industrial warehouse, 1200m² plus 200m² office on Dendron Road. 3) Industrial stand on corner behind SAB 1348m² 4) Industrial stand behind SAB 2080m² 5) Industria: Next to NTK - 800m², 420m², 270m² Office Space: 1) 430m² CBD with parking - Prime 2) Hans van Rensburg Street - 100m² 3) Hampton Court – 240m²

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September 19, 2013

42 OBSERVER polokwane

Heuwelkruin maak reg vir nóg leerders

RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com ‘n Splinternuwe tien klaskamergebou pronk op Curro Heuwelkruin se perseel en word eersdaags oorhandig. Heuwelkruin het behoorlik gegroei en die laerskool is besig om uit sy nate te bars. “Die laerskool het die afgelope tyd ontsettend gegroei en ons was genoodsaak om vir volgende jaar gereed te wees deur die aanbou van ekstra klaskamers,” sê uitvoerende hoof,

Kruinies talentvol tydens Eisteddfod RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com

mnr Eben Lingenfelder. Hy sê die nuwe gebou word binnekort aan die skool oorhandig, maar leerders sal eers volgende jaar die nuwe klaskamers beset. “Die meubels sal ook binnekort afgelewer word. Indien ons dit egter nodig ag, sal ons solank van die leerders na die nuwe klaskamers skuif,” sê hy. Die laerskool se personeelkamer is ook reeds in ‘n klaskamer omskep om vir al die leerders plek te maak. Lingenfelder sê die skool sal volgende jaar ongeveer 570 leerders hê waarvan omtrent 400 laerskoolleerders is.

Curro Heuwelkruin het onlangs hul Eisteddfod 2013 gehou en die leerders het hul talent behoorlik ten toon gestel. Die program bestaande uit Afrikaanse en Engelse poësie en prosa, redenaarstoesprake, monoloë, sangsolo’s en musiekopvoerings het leerders van graad R tot 12 ingesluit. Die Kruinie slagorkes, junior- en seniorkore en kamerkoor het ook opgetree.

FOTO’S: RC MYBURGH

FOTO: RC MYBURGH

Altus Bandjes neem entoesiasties deel aan Curro Heuwelkruin se Eisteddfod 2013.

Finale bouwerk word aan Curro Heuwelkruin se nuwe gebou met tien klaskamers gedoen voordat dit aan die skool oorhandig word.

Odirile Sebitlo van die grondslagfase se kamerkoor het die gehoor met hul opvoering beïndruk.

Happy Day Combined School wins CDM road safety competition LIMPOPO NEWS SERVICE

• High levies • High maintenace cost • High management fees • No budget, financial statements or meetings • Insufficient insurance • Poorly managed complex / estate PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

Learners from Happy Day Combined School at their presentation on road safety which earned them a first place in the recent road safety competition held by Capricorn District Municipality.

Rita Stipec EIENDOMME•PROPERTIES

Capricorn District Chief Whip, Cllr Hlegani Baloyi flanked by learners and teachers from Tidima High School, Happy-Day Combined School, Christ the King School and Gerson Ntjie Secondary School who participated in the recent road safety competition.

Rita

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2 garages,HUISE/HOUSES big entertainment area. PENINA PARK - SHINGWEDZI PLAINS Tel: 015 295 4537- /R645 082 900 2449 EXCELLENT 000 DORP kitchen/nook, 2 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, scullery, 1 carport, verandah. R9 030 - 4 Slaapkamers, 2 badkamers, FLORAeetkamer, PARK - TV BARGAIN - R1 075 000 sitkamer, kamer, kombuis, waskamer, - NEAT, EXCELLENT studeerkamer, pakkamer dubbel motorhuis. Entrance, lounge, dining en room, 4 bedrooms, FAUNA PARK 2 full bathrooms, kitchen, scullery, pantry, 2 garages, storeroom,2 fenced. Borehole, R7 750 - 3 Bedrooms, bathrooms, lounge,patio, dining swimming pool. room, kitchen, study, double garage, FLORA PARK - HANDY MAN’S DREAM 2 storerooms and double carport. - R1 020 000 - PRICE REDUCED Tandem garageBENDOR for 4 vehicles, 6 underroof carports, storeroom. House: Entrance, R4 500 - 3 Bedrooms, bathroom, lounge/dining lounge, dining room, TV room, 3 bedrooms, room, kitchen and garage. Prepaid power. 2 bathrooms, kitchen, scullery, fenced, full R15 800 - Bendor Ridge. 4 Bedrooms, burglar bars, lapa with braai, borehole, 3½ bathrooms, dining room, 4 ceilinglounge, fans, remote gate.TV room, kitchen, scullery, garages. PENINA PARK - R1 3290 000 Water - A MUST TO BE at SEEN and electricity municipality. 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double garage, R22 580 - Broadlands, 3 slaapkamers, lounge, TV room, dining room, kitchen, 2 badkamers, sitkamer, eetkamer, TV kamer, borehole, separate T/serv/T. kombuis, opwas, waskamer, spens, studeer-kamer, CAPRICORN - CHECK FOR SIZE R1 605 000 4 motorhuise, 2 -afdakke, pakkamer, swembad en Entrance, lounge, dining room, TV room, groot tuin. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, guest-room with Beskikbaar 1 Oktober. bathroom, laundry, 2 garages, 8 carports, PLOT: 015 boreholes, 295 4537 / 082 900 2449 storeroom, security, etc. FAUNA PARK -DALMADA A MUST TO BE SEEN FOR THE RIGHT BUYER R1 930 000 R10 160 - 5 Slaapkamers, 3 badkamers, sitkamer, Lounge, dining room, TV room, 4 bedrooms, eetkamer, kombuis, opwas, spens, 3 motorhuise en guest toilet, kitchen, scullery/laundry, 2 garages, pakkamer.swimming Dadelik beskikbaar. carport, storeroom, pool, lapa (46m²), borehole/irrigation,OFFICES prepaid, remote gate, gas stove, electric TOWN fence, bachelor flat. LOTS OF HOUSES, STANDS, • ±40m², ±95m², ±112m², ±127m² andAREAS, ±128m², TOWNHOUSES, LISTED, ALL excl. VAT. Covered parkings at extra cost plus % JUST CALL!! STIELER 083 399 6669 ratio rates separate.AT Water + electricity payable at

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appy Day Combined School from GaMashashane was recently named the winner of Capricorn District Municipality’s (CDM) road safety campaign. The annual campaign required the learners from four secondary schools to conduct research about road safety within their areas by identifying problems and developing a solution model for these problems. Each school made a presentation which included pictures of what is currently happening within the problem areas, video clips and dramatisation of careless behaviour that lead to fatal accidents along their routes. The presentations were supplemented by creative artificial road structures constructed by the learners which indicated the current status and how it should be with road safety features, each serving a specific purpose. One of the judges, Mr Rakesh Sewlall said: “The innovation, creativity and passion shown by the learners during this competition were truly resemblance of teamwork. The four impressive presentations, made it difficult for the judges to choose the winning school,” “What we have exhibited should somehow find a way to be spun into tangible results, we rather live in peace than in pieces,” learners during the presentation of their solution models said. They also appealed to officials and councillors to look into ways of implementing the solution they have highlighted in their presentations. The winning school went home with trophies, certificates of recognition, calculators and English dictionaries for each participating learner and their teachers. The winning school and runner-up, Gerson Ntjie will represent Capricorn district at the provincial competitions to be held later this month. They will compete against winners from other districts after which the winning school will compete in the national competition later this year. The competition was attended by councillors, officials, educators and learners from aforementioned schools. Chief Whip Hlegani Baloyi of CDM gave accolades for the success of the event to key partners in support of road safety awareness campaign namely the Department of Roads and Transport, the Road Traffic Management Corporation, the Department of Education and CDM.

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STORAGE

STORAGE TO LET 4 km from SAB on LTT Road from R550 p.m. Johan 083 459 7046 ____________________ STORAGE TO LET We can store from bikes to big boats. From R350 p.m. Polokwane Self Storage. 082 446 4574 / 083 460 4439 ____________________

JEWELLERY

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

VACANCIES

BUSY RESTAURANT IN POLOKWANE is looking for experienced waiters! Fax 086 519 2686 ____________________ ADMIN HOMEBASE DATA CLERKS NEEDED SMS name/address to 073 595 5518, email: hbase899@ gmail.com ____________________

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SECONDHAND FURNITURE SHOP Secondhand clothing, shoes, bedding & towels. Tel 015 295 5264 Cell 079 899 5405 ____________________ NUTRI STAHL The most economic and healthy way to cook your food. Special promotion for Sept. Your agent Anne-Marie 083 626 3295 ____________________

SERVICES

REPAIRS AND SERVICE OF AIRCONS, FRIDGES, FREEZERS, COLDROOMS AND FREEZER ROOMS 24-Hours. 072 123 1868 ___________________ MINI LOADS, GARDEN RUBBLE REMOVAL AND DELIVERIES Johan 082 822 2319 ____________________ MAINTENANCE & CONSTRUCTION Revamp offices, houses, plots, small building jobs, plumbing, painting, tiling & electrical. SOUTHGATE Contact Danie 082 356 8615 ____________________ CONFERENCE FACILITIES From 20 to 400 delegates. Weddings, funerals, theme parties, ethnic. Tel 015 295 5264 Cell 079 899 5405 ____________________

SKYLIGHTS Cheap and easy way to get more light into your house. From R2 200. Dewald 0844 455 455 ____________________ ALLE LANGAFSTAND MEUBELVERVOER Kontak Anna-Mari 0861 111 129 ____________________ NEED TRANSPORT When moving, buying furniture or building material, distributing products or for rubble removals? Call Matshox on 071 892 2514 ___________________ MAINTENANCE & CONSTRUCTION All maintenance, plumbing, palisade fencing, building, waterproofing etc. Johan 082 822 2319 ____________________ ANY STEELWORKS/ ENIGE STAALWERKE Call/Kontak F&H Ondernemings Francois 072 8804557 ____________________ ROOF REPAIR SEAL & PAINT All waterproofing. Johan 082 822 2319 ____________________

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PRIME BUSINESS PROPERTY Grobler Street next to Vleislapa & KFC. 3 x shops available. 220m², 340m², 440m² @ R60m² + VAT. Phone Allen 083 735 6789 079 542 6015 ____________________ FACTORY WAREHOUSE WITH OFFICES Ideal for workshop. On main road to Seshego (Conrundum St). Prime position. 655m² @ R38m² + VAT. Phone Allen 083 735 6789 079 542 6015 ____________________

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PERSOON VERLANG om ruim 3 slaapkamers, 2 badkamers ens woonhuis met my te deel. Wasgoed, water en ligte ing. R3 000 p.m. Ras van Zyl 082 552 1967 ____________________ KAMER IN HUIS TE HUUR 1 Ete + wasgoed. R2 500 p.m. Sel 082 298 9118 ____________________ TO LET SPACIOUS BACHELOR FLAT ON PLOT 3.5km from Savannah. R2 550 per month, water included. Contact 015 296 2785 ____________________ TO LET BACHELOR FLAT 1 bedroom up to 3 bedrooms in secure area. Tel 015 295 5264 Cell 079 899 5405 ____________________

NUUTGEBOUDE MEENTHUISE met 2 slaapkamers, 2 badkamers, woonvertrek, kombuis & toesluit motorhuis met elek heining. Beskikbaar 01/10/2013. R4 500. Kontak Stefan 082 563 5939 ____________________

2x 2 SLAAPKAMER HUIS TE HUUR R2 800 p.m. elk. Dadelik beskikbaar. Koopkrag, water gratis. 30km vanaf dorp op Zebediela pad, teen teerpad. Veilige omgewing. Skakel 076 598 6002 ____________________ BENDOR GABLES TOWNHOUSE 2 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 lock-up garage, 1 carport, very neat and safe with garden. Prepaid eletricity. R5 800 p.m. + deposit. Available 1 September 2013. Call 082 200 5059 ____________________ MEENTHUIS BESKIKBAAR 1 Okt. 3 Slk, 2 badkamers, toesluit garage, koopkrag, 10km. Dendronpad. Slegs 2 klein hondjies. R4 100 + dep. 082 396 7101 ____________________ PLOTS: DALMADA 2.6HA PLOT R11 200 3 bedr, 3 bathr, 2 living areas. Doublestorey. HOUSES: BROADLANDS ESTATE R22 280 3 bedr, 2 bathr, lounge, dining, study, patio with braai. Storeroom, pool and 4 garages. PENINA PARK R12 820 4 bedr, 2 bathr plus 2 bedroom flat. FLORA PARK R10 600 4 bedr, 3 bathr, study, 2 lounges, garage. ACACIA ESTATE R9 500 4 Bedr, 3½ bathr, lounge, dining & TV room. 2 Garages. DORP R8 355 3 Bedr, 2 bathr, 2 carport. BODORP R8 800 3 bedr, 2 bathr, study, bar area, laundry. Extra outside room. 2 Garages and staff room. TOWNHOUSES: ACACIA ESTATE R9 500 3 bedr, 2 bathr, scullery, patio with braai, garden, servant’s toilet, 2 garages. BENDOR R6 550 3 bedr, 2 bathr, scullery, patio with braai, garage. IVY PARK R 5 200 3 bedr, 2 bathr, 1 carport. LADANNA R3 600 2 bedr, 1 bathr, kitchen/lounge, prepaid electicity. FLATS: DORP R3 850 2 bedr, 1 bathr, kitchen/lounge, garage, prepaid electricity. OFFICES: HANS VAN RENSBURg ST - R12 500pm Upmarket - 4 Offices + reception 118m² HANS VAN RENSBURg ST - R8 900pm 3 Offices + reception. Offices in CBD from R2 500pm DIONETTE 084 503 3964 THYS 083 702 0768 AUDREY 072 632 7117

RENTALS: HOUSES • Ivy Park - r4 500 3 Bed/r, 2 Bath/r, Lounge, Kitchen • BodorP - r5 000 2 Bed/r, 1 Bath/r, Lounge, Kitchen • Flora Park r6 000 - 3 Bed/r, 2 Bath/r, Lounge, Dining/r, Garage FlaTS/ToWHNHoUSES • ladaNNa - r2 340 Bachelor Flats • ladaNNa - r4 850 3 Bed/r, 2 Bath/r, Lounge, Kitchen, Carport • THorNHIll vIllagE - r5 000 2 Bed/r, 1 Bath/r, Lounge, Kitchen, Carport • BaSkoPPIE-PloT r5 000 - 3 Bed/r on a plot with 1 Bath/r, Lounge & Kitchen lEE 083 446 5558 __________________

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GENERAL NOTICES

GENERAL NOTICE: SUBDIVISION IN TERMS OF THE DIVISION OF LAND ORDINANCE, 1986 (ORDINANCE 20 OF 1986) The Manager: Spatial Planning and Land Use Management of the Polokwane Municipality hereby gives notice in terms of Section 6 (8) (a) of the Division of Land Ordinance, 1986 (Ordinance 20 of 1986), that an application to divide the land described hereunder has been received. Further particulars of the application are open for inspection at the office of the City Planner, 1st Floor, Civic Centre, Landdros Maré Street, Polokwane. Property description: Holding 164 Dalmada Agricultural Holdings. The mentioned property will be subdivided into two portions (respectively measuring 1,0841 hectares and 9374 square metres). Any person who wishes to object to the granting of the application or who wishes to make representations in regards thereof shall submit his / her objection or representation in writing and in duplicate to the Manager: Spatial Planning and Land Use Management at the above address or at Polokwane Municipality, P.O. Box 111, Polokwane, 0700, at any time within a period of 28 days from 6 September 2013. Address of agent Van Rensburg & Steyn Land Surveyors P.O. Box 333 Polokwane 0700 12/09 19/09 ___________________ ALGEMENE KENNISGEWING: ONDERVERDELING IN TERME VAN VERDELING VAN GROND ORDONNANSIE (ORDONNANSIE 20 VAN 1986) Die Bestuurder: Ruimtelike Beplanning en Grondgebruikbeheer van die Polokwane Munisipaliteit gee hiermee, ingevolge artike 6 (8) (a) van die Ordonnansie op die Verdeling van Grond, 1986 (Ordonnasie 20 van 1986), kennis dat ‘n aansoek ontvang is om die grond soos hieronder beskryf, te verdeel. Verdere besonderhede van die aansoek lê ter in-

sae gedurende gewone kantoorure by die kantoor van die Stadsbeplanner, 1ste Vloer, Burgersentrum, Landdros Maréstraat, Polokwane. Grondbeskrywing: Hoewe 164 Dalmada Landbouhoewes. Die eiendom word in 2 gedeeltes verdeel (respektiewelik 1,0841 hektaar en 9374 vierkante meter). Enige persoon wat teen die toestaan van die aansoek beswaar wil maak of ‘n vertoë in verband daarmee wil rig, moet sy/haar besware of vertoe skriftelik en in tweevoud by die Bestuurder: Ruimtelike Beplanning en Grondgebruikbeheer, by bovermelde adres of by Polokwane, Munisipaliteit, Posbus 111, Polokwane, 0700 binne ‘n tydperk van 28 dae vanaf 6 September 2013 indien. Adres van agent Van Rensburg en Steyn Landmeters Posbus 333 Polokwane 0700 12/09 19/09 ___________________ GENERAL NOTICE: SUBDIVISION IN TERMS OF THE DIVISION OF LAND ORDINANCE, 1986 (ORDINANCE 20 OF 1986) The Manager: Spatial Planning and Land Use Management of the Polokwane Municipality hereby gives notice in terms of Section 6 (8) (a) of the Division of Land Ordinance, 1986 (Ordinance 20 of 1986), that an application to divide the land described hereunder has been received. Further particulars of the application are open for inspection at the office of the City Planner, 1st Floor, Civic Centre, Landdros Maré Street, Polokwane. Property description: Holding 130 Dalmada Agricultural Holdings. The mentioned property will be subdivided into two portions (respectively measuring 1,0035 hectares and 1,0180 hectares). Any person who wishes to object to the granting of the application or who wishes to make representations in regards thereof shall submit his / her objection or representation in writing and in duplicate to the Manager: Spatial Planning and Land Use Management at the above address or at Polokwane Municipality, P.O. Box 111, Polokwane, 0700, at any time within a period of 28 days from 6 September 2013. Address of agent Van Rensburg & Steyn Land Surveyors P.O. Box 333 Polokwane 0700 12/09 19/09 ___________________ ALGEMENE KENNISGEWING: ONDERVERDELING IN TERME VAN VERDELING VAN GROND ORDONNANSIE (ORDONNANSIE 20 VAN 1986) Die Bestuurder: Ruimtelike Beplanning en Grondgebruikbeheer van die Polokwane Munisipaliteit gee hiermee, ingevolge artike 6 (8) (a) van die Ordonnansie op die Verdeling van Grond, 1986 (Ordonnasie 20 van 1986), kennis dat ‘n aansoek ontvang is om die grond soos hieronder beskryf, te verdeel. Verdere besonderhede van die aansoek lê ter insae gedurende gewone kantoorure by die kantoor van die Stadsbeplanner, 1ste Vloer, Burgersentrum, Landdros Maréstraat, Polokwane. Grondbeskrywing: Hoewe 130 Dalmada Landbouhoewes. Die eiendom word in 2 gedeeltes verdeel (respektiewelik 1,0035 hektaar en 1,0180 hektaar). Enige persoon wat teen

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CONTACT THE OBSERVER TELEPHONE: 015 291 1061 FAX: 015 291 3654 WEBSITE www.observer.co.za E-MAIL observer@mwebbiz.co.za POST www.observer.co.za die toestaan van die aansoek beswaar wil maak of ‘n vertoë in verband daarmee wil rig, moet sy/haar besware of vertoe skriftelik en in tweevoud by die Bestuurder: Ruimtelike Beplanning en Grondgebruikbeheer, by bovermelde adres of by Polokwane, Munisipaliteit, Posbus 111, Polokwane, 0700 binne ‘n tydperk van 28 dae vanaf 6 September 2013 indien. Adres van agent Van Rensburg en Steyn Landmeters Posbus 333 Polokwane 0700 12/09 19/09 ___________________ GENERAL NOTICE: SUBDIVISION IN TERMS OF THE DIVISION OF LAND ORDINANCE, 1986 (ORDINANCE 20 OF 1986) The Manager: Spatial Planning and Land Use Management of the Polokwane Municipality hereby gives notice in terms of Section 6 (8) (a) of the Division of Land Ordinance, 1986 (Ordinance 20 of 1986), that an application to divide the land described hereunder has been received. Further particulars of the application are open for inspection at the office of the City Planner, 1st Floor, Civic Centre, Landdros Maré Street, Polokwane. Property description: Holding 50 Dalmada Agricultural Holdings. The mentioned property will be subdivided into two portions (respectively measuring 1,1650 hectares and 0,8565 hectares). Any person who wishes to object to the granting of the application or who wishes to make representations in regards thereof shall submit his / her objection or representation in writing and in duplicate to the Manager: Spatial Planning and Land Use Management at the above address or at Polokwane Municipality, P.O. Box 111, Polokwane, 0700, at any time within a period of 28 days from 6 September 2013. Address of agent Van Rensburg & Steyn Land Surveyors P.O. Box 333 Polokwane 0700 12/09 19/09 ___________________ ALGEMENE KENNISGEWING: ONDERVERDELING IN TERME VAN VERDELING VAN GROND ORDONNANSIE (ORDONNANSIE 20 VAN 1986) Die Bestuurder: Ruimtelike Beplanning en Grondgebruikbeheer van die Polokwane Munisipaliteit gee hiermee, ingevolge artike 6 (8) (a) van die Ordonnansie op die Verdeling van Grond, 1986 (Ordonnasie 20 van 1986), kennis dat ‘n aansoek ontvang is om die grond soos hieronder beskryf, te verdeel. Verdere besonderhede van die aansoek lê ter insae gedurende gewone kantoorure by die kantoor van die Stadsbeplanner, 1ste Vloer, Burgersentrum, Landdros Maréstraat, Polokwane. Grondbeskrywing: Hoewe 50 Dalmada Landbouhoewes. Die eiendom word in 2 gedeeltes verdeel (respektiewelik 1,1650 hektaar en 0,8565 hektaar). Enige persoon wat teen die toestaan van die aansoek beswaar wil maak of ‘n vertoë in verband daarmee wil rig, moet sy/haar besware of vertoe skriftelik en in tweevoud by die Bestuurder: Ruimtelike Beplanning en Grondgebruikbeheer, by bovermelde adres of by Polokwane, Munisipaliteit, Posbus 111, Polokwane, 0700 binne ‘n tydperk van 28 dae vanaf 6 September 2013 indien.

Adres van agent Van Rensburg en Steyn Landmeters Posbus 333 Polokwane 0700 12/09 19/09 ___________________ POLOKWANE/PERSKEBULT AMENDMENT SCHEME 407 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE POLOKWANE/ PERSKEBULT TOWN PLANNING SCHEME, 2007, IN TERMS OF SECTION 56(1)(B)(i) OF THE TOWN PLANNING AND TOWNSHIPS ORDINANCE, 1986 (ORDINANCE 15 OF 1986) I, Walter Maboku Rachidi of RSM AFRIFLEX Planning, being the authorised agent of the owner of Remainder of Erf 256 Annadale, hereby give notice in terms of Section 56(1) (b) (i) of the Town Planning and Townships Ordinance, 1986 (Ordinance 15 of 1986) that I have applied to the Polokwane Municipality for the Amendment of the Polokwane/Perskebult Town Planning Scheme, 2007, for the Rezoning of the abovementioned property from “Residential 1” to “Residential 3”, as well as an application in terms of Clause 21 of the aforementioned scheme to allow for relaxation to 44 units per hectare to establish 6 dwelling units. Particulars of the application will lie for inspection during normal working hours at the office of the Manager: Spatial Planning and Land Use Management, Directorate Planning and Development, Polokwane Municipality, First Floor, West Wing, Civic Centre, Landdros Maré Street, Polokwane for a period of 28 days from 13 September 2013. Objections to or representations in respect of the application must be made to or submitted in writing to the Manager: Spatial Planning and Land Use Management at the above address or to P.O. Box 111, Polokwane, 0700, within a period of 28 days from 13 September 2013. Address of Agent RSM AFRIFLEX Planning P.O. BOX 68723 HIGHVELD 2 0169 Tel: +27 (0)12 771 8650 Fax: 27 (0)86 655 8021 12/09 19/09 ___________________ POLOKWANE/PERSKEBULT WYSIGINGSKEMA 407 KENNISGEWING VAN DIE AANSOEK OM DIE WYSIGING VAN DIE POLOKWANE/PERSKEBULT DORPSBEPLANNINGSKEMA, 2007 INGEVOLGE ARTIKEL 56(1)(B)(i) VAN DIE ORDONNANSIE OP DORPSBEPLANNING EN DORPE, 1986 (ORDONNANSIE 15 VAN 1986) Ek, Walter Maboku Rachidi van RSM AFRIFLEX Planning, synde die gemagtigde agent van die eienaar van die Res van Erf 256 Annadale, gee hiermee ingevolge artikel 56 (1) (b) (i) van die Ordinansie op Dorpsbeplanning en Dorpe, 1986 (Ordonnansie 15 van 1986), kennis date k by die Polokwane Munisipalitiet aansoek gedoen het om die wysiging van die Polokwane/Perskebult Dorpsbeplanningskema 2007, deur die hersonering vanaf “Residensieel 1” na “Residensieel 3” sowel as vir verslapping in terme van Klousule 21 va die voormelde skema om voorsiening te maak vir

44 wooneenhede per hektaar vir die oprigting van 6 wooneenhede. Besonderhede van die aansoek lê ter insae gedurende gewone kantoor van die Bestuurder: Ruimtelike Beplanning en Grondgebruikbeheer, Direktoraat Beplanning en Ontwikeling, Polokwane Munisipaliteit, Eerste Vloer, Wesvleuel, Burgersentrum, Landdros Maréstraat, Polokwane, vir ‘n tydperk van 28 dae vanaf 13 September 2013. Besware teen of vertoë ten opsigte van die aansoek moet binne ‘n tydperk 28 dae vanaf 13 September 2013 skriftelik by of tot die Bestuurder: Ruimtelike Beplanning en Grondgebruiksbeheer, Polokwane Munisipaliteit, by bovermelde adres of by Posbus 111, Polokwane, 0700 ingedien of gerig word. Adres van agent: RSM AFRIFLEX Planning POSBUS 68723 HIGHVELD 2 0169 Tel: +27 (0)12 771 8650 Fax: +27 (0)86 655 8021 12/09 19/09 ___________________ POLOKWANE/PERSKEBULT AMENDMENT SCHEME 438 I, Suzette de Villiers, being the owner of erf 3421 Pietersburg extension 11, hereby give notice in terms of Section 56 (1) of the Town Planning and Townships Ordinance, 1986 (Ordinance 15 of 1986) that we have applied to the Polokwane Municipality for the amendment of the Town Planning Scheme known as the Polokwane/ Perskebult Town Planning Scheme, 2007 by the rezoning of the erf described above, situated adjacent 50 Gazelle Street Polokwane, from “Residential 1” to “Special” for Offices subject to further conditions as set out in Annexure 151 of the scheme which inter alia regulate the Density = 50%, F.A.R = 1,0 and parking to be provided at 4 places per 100m² GLFA. Particulars of the application will lie for inspection during normal office hours at the office of the Townplanners, First Floor, west wing, Civic Centre, Polokwane, 0700, for the period of 28 days from 13 September 2013. Objections to or representations in respect of the application must be lodged with or made in writing to the Municipal Manager at the above address or at PO Box 111, Polokwane, 0700, within a period of 328 days from 13 September 2013. Address of owner PO Box 1524 Ladanna 0704 Tel: 082 900 3167 12/09 19/09 ___________________ POLOKWANE/PERSKEBULT WYSIGINGSKEMA 438 Ek, Suzette de Villiers, eienaar van erf 3421 Pietersburg uitbreiding 11, gee hiermee ingevolge Artikel 56 (1) van die Ordonnansie op Dorpsbeplanning en Dorpe, 1986 (Ordonnansie 15 van 1986) kennis dat ons by die Polokwane Munisipaliteit aansoek gedoen het om die wysiging van die Dorpsbeplanningskema bekend as die Po l o k w a n e / Pe r s k e b u l t Dorpsbeplanningskema, 2007, deur die hersonering van genoemde erf geleë aangrensend tot Gazellestraat 50, Polokwane van “Residensieel 1” na “Spesiaal” vir Kantoor onderworpe aan verdere

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voorwaardes soos uiteengesit in Bylaag 151 van die skema wat bepaal dat die Dekking = 50%, die V.O.V = 1,0 en parkering teen 4 plekke per 100m² BVVO voorsien moet word. Besonderhede van die aansoek lê ter insae gedurende gewone kantoorure by die kantoor van die Stadsbeplanners, eerste verdieping, wesvleuel, Burgersentrum, Polokwane, 0700, vir ‘n tydperk van 28 dae van 13 September 2013. Besware teen of vertoë ten opsigte van die aansoek moet binne ‘n tydperk van 28 dae van 13 September 2013 skriftelik by of tot die Munisipale Bestuurder, by bovermelde adres of by Posbus 111, Polokwane,

0700, ingedien of gerig word. Adres van eienaar Posbus 1524 Ladanna 0704 Tel: 082 900 3167 12/09 19/09 ___________________ CONSULTATION NOTICE OF A MINING PERMIT APPLICATION BY JAN WILLEM VAN WAVEREN. Notice is hereby given in terms of regulation 52(2) (g) of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development act, 2002 (Act 28 of 2002) that Jan Willem van Waveren has applied for a mining permit for Aggregate, Gravel and Sand (manufactured from hard rock) on the remaining portion of the farm

Roodepoort 744LS, in the Polokwane Magisterial District. The application has been accepted. You are hereby invited to forward your comments and register as an interested and a affected party by 15 October 2013. Send comments to: Janniek Mining PTY(LTD) PO Box 32 Ladanna 0704 Email: alphasand@ hotmail.co.za 19/09 ___________________

ESTATE NOTICES

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS In the Estate of the Late GANONG PATRICK MOSHIDI (Id no: 591007 5601 083), who died on 03 May 2006. His residence was at Stand No 1066, Moeding Section, Masemola, 1060.

Estate Registration Number: 386/2007 Creditors are hereby requested to submit their claims and debtors to pay their debt at the address mentioned below within 30 (thirty) days calculated from date of placing this advertisement. Signed at Polokwane on this the 10th day of September 2013. Executor CG VAN DER WESTHUIZEN EXECUTOR (No: 386/2007) 92B Schoeman Street P.O. Box 5611 Pietersburg North 0699 Telephone: 015 297 0378 Fax: 015 297 8511 Cell phone: 082 873 2510 Email: gvanderwesthuizen@gmail.com Practice No: 006105 Tax Registration No: PR-C3066F6 19/09 ___________________

SALES MANAGER Tzaneen Country Lodge Requires

• An experienced Sales Manager with a proven and verifiable track record. • The successful applicant must have seven years experience in the Hospitality industry, which include formal studies an training in the relevant field. • Experience in Coordinating Functions, Events and Weddings would be a strong recommendation. • The remuneration package is highly negotiable and will include incentives coupled directly to perfomance. Full accomodation available • This professionally managed and perfomance orientated company is progressive, successful and expanding. Applications close 30 September 2013

Fax CV to 086 545 4498

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MALL OF THE NORTH – POLOKWANE MANAGERIAL AND SUPERVISORY POSITIONS Requirements: - At least 2-3 years’ retail experience - Friendly and diligent with a passion for customer service - Fully bilingual – English and Afrikaans - Must be computer literate (MS Word and Excel) - Must have excellent leadership qualities. Previous experience in store management will serve as an advantage.

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If you qualify for any of these positions, e-mail your application to cv@cum.co.za or fax it to 086 599 8929 for attention Melanie Beetge. Please indicate reference “080” in your application. Short-listed applicants will be notified within 10 days of the closing date:

27 September 2013 For a complete list of all vacancies please visit our website at www.cum.co.za

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Kassiere benodig.

Halfdag- en voldagposte beskikbaar. 015 295 5264

Cook needed.

Matric and qualified. 35 years and older. Trustworthy and neat appearance 015 295 5264

Construction/ Site Manager Requirements

QUALIFIED MAINTENANCE & CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICIANS REQUIRED

Requirements: * Red Seal qualification * Minimum 5 years post qualifying experience * Driver’s licence

Send CVs to: neville@roomeselectic.co.za If you don’t hear from us within 2 weeks please accept your application as unsuccessful.

Branch Manager Cellular retailer is looking for a BRANCH MANAGER. Minimum requirements: Grade 12 and 2 to 3 years cellular management experience. Closing date: 20 September 2013

Send CV to: recruitment094@gmail. com or fax 086 230 8434

• 5 To 8 years experience in multidiscipline construction • Experienced in Structural, Civil, Piping and Mechanical construction • Able to produce clear & understable reporting • Able to manage/coordinate various contractors of various trades • Advantage will be given to applicants with experience in the mining industry. • Advantage will be given to applicants showing of having a positive and driven attitude • Applicant must be willing to travel & work on site • Remuneration package will be discussed during interview • Applicants will be short listed and requested to be undergo an interview process.

CVs to be emailed to: eugene.bray@logiproc.zo.za or faxed to: 086 235 9206 Closing date: 04 October 2013 @ 12:00

Required for uniform/ safety clothing company in Polokwane. Package includes: Basic + Commission, Petrol card, Laptop + 3G card and smart phone. Experience in this industry will be an advantage. Must have own reliable transport. Please forward CV to: bartus@kitgroup.co.za 086 567 2790

CELTIC MEADOWS ESTATE

Leading Estate in Polokwane requires the services of a qualified Estate Manager with the following experience/knowledge: 1. Construction 2. Technical skills 3. Leadership skills 4. Valid Driver’s Licence 5. Fluent in English 6. Computer Literate 7. Own transport will be an advantage Competitive Salary CVs can be emailed or faxed to: ansie.pietersburg@justpropertygroup.co.za 086 710 2362 Closing date for applications: 30 September 2013

ADMIN POS BESKIKBAAR

35 + jaar Ervaring van: • Pastel • Debieteure en krediteure • Lone • Micfa/Paye Salaris na gelang van ondervinding Aansoeke met rekeningkundinge agtergrond sal voorkeur geniet CV faks na 015 293 1573 Email: macgyver2@mweb.co.za

September 19, 2013

Polokwane runner triumphs in first Dusk 2 Dawn race

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Polokwane Atletics Club ultra-distance runner, Pieter Pretorius pictured with the trophy for winning the Dusk 2 Dawn 100-Mile race in Pretoria recently. WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com

Strong winds and icy cold weather conditions failed to dampen the spirit of Polokwane Athletics Club ultra long distance runner, Pieter

Pretorius when he triumphed in the first hosting of the Dusk 2 Dawn 100-Mile (160 km) event in Pretoria recently. He finished the race in an excellent time of 19:59:34 to finish first out of twelve runners, with only four athletes completing the tough 100-mile event. More than a hundred runners participated in the twelve hour race that was held at Akasia High School Sports Ground and was run over a one kilometre circuit. The Dawn 2 Dusk race started as a twelve hour circuit race in 2002 and the 100-mile race was added to the programme in 2013 to cater for the tough and hardy ultra-marathon runners. The 100-mile race consisted of 161 laps and the runners have a time limit of 26 hours. The race started at 16:00 and continued throughout the night, with the athletes having to brave a howling wing and icy temperatures in the evening stages of the race. It was Pretorius’ second 100-mile victory after winning the Coaldust Reach for a Dream Challenge in Witbank last year. He will be running in the 100 Capital Classic in Pietermaritzburg on Friday and Saturday before defending his title in the Coaldust 100-mile event in October.

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Zander de Ridder van die Laerskool Pietersburg-Noord Primary duik deur die lug om ‘n drie te druk.

Jurgens F von Houwald van Pietersburg Laerskool (PLS) beur vorentoe tydens hul wedstryd teen die Laerskool Krugerpark.

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ie Kia Bosveld Rugbyfees wat die afgelope drie Woensdae deur die Hoërskool Pietersburg (PHS) aangebied is, se finale rondte het gister (Woensdag) plaasgevind. Teen druktyd sou Laerskool PietersburgOos en Laerskool Pietersburg-Noord Primary

PHOTOS: WARREN BLUNT

Besigheidskaartjies

Some of the novice bowlers from Limpopo that participated in Sunday’s trials at the Polokwane Bowls Club.

Callie Maree from Marble Hall Bowls Club in action at the novice trials at Polokwane Bowls Club on Sunday.

>> See more photos and video on... www.observer.co.za

DIEMONT, ZIMMERMAN & BOLINK CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS (S.A) TRAINEE ACCOUNTANTS SAICA OR SAIPA LEARNERSHIP We are awaiting applications from persons interested in qualifying as Chartered Accountants (members of SAICA) OR Professional Accountants (members of SAIPA). Requirements : Matric with University exemption (Mathematics and Accounting compulsory) or Busy with studies towards a B.Com Acc degree or In possession of a B.Com Acc degree Please mark your application clearly either SAICA OR SAIPA LEARNERSHIP and deliver your CV to 25 Watermelon Street, Platinum Park, Bendor or e-mail to: dzb@dzb.co.za or fax to: 086 605 9114 If you do not receive a response from us within 21 days from this publication, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.

Social Worker needed

Should be registered with the council and willing to work in the substance abuse field. Fluent in English. Should have a valid driver’s licence as travelling is required. Send cV to amanda@fnda.co.za or fax to 015 291 2709 or hand deliver to 33 church Street Polokwane closing date: 30 September 2013

Taylor du Plessis van Pietersburg Laerskool (PLS) maak gereed om sy opponent af te stamp terwyl hy na die doellyn hardloop.

Drie plaaslike skole in finaal van die Kia Bosveld Rugbyfees

WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Novice bowlers of all ages participated in the Limpopo trials at the Polokwane Bowls Club on Sunday. The purpose of the trials was to select a provincial novice team of eight men and eight women bowlers that will take on Gauteng North at Lekkerbreek Bowls Club outside Mookgophong on 26 October. Although the teams have yet to be finalised, the new bowling talent on display impressed the selectors and they will have a difficult task in choosing the team to face Gauteng North. Bowlers from as young as 11 are members of Polokwane Bowls Club and the club hopes to add to this number as more young bowlers become aware of the challenge and enjoyment that bowls provides. Polokwane Bowls Club will be offering a full breakfast at their clubhouse on Saturday from 08:00 at only R25 per person.

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Leopards lose, Baroka earn first victory of the NFD

Herbert Rachuene >>herbert@mailbox.co.za Black Leopards Football Club suffered their first defeat in the National First Division (NFD) when they were beaten 2-1 by African Warriors at Seshego Stadium on Friday. Baroka Football Club were fortunate to record their first win of the league against

Maluti Football Club at Charles Mopeli Stadium on Saturday. Baroka’s solitary goal was scored by Gift Mutupa in the second half of the game. Baroka Head Coach Sello Chokoe described the victory as a sign of relief and motivation for the team. “We are happy with our first victory of the season. We played against a very good team. Remember Maluti humiliated Pirates 4-1 last season in the Nedbank Cup so the boys were a little scared going into the game. They showed

Warren Blunt >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Die senior artistiese gimnaste van Zanis Gimnastiekakademie is met mening op pad na die Suid-Afrikaanse Gimnastiek Kampioenskappe in Centurion om Limpopo se naam hoog te hou. Die gimnaste het regdeur die seisoen uitstekend presteer. Photo: Supplied

Myriad of golfers turn out for Lim Golf Extravaganza E

ighty golfers from the province made their way to the Legend Golf and Safari Resort on Sunday for the Limpopo Golf Extravaganza. The event, aimed at promoting Golf and Safari as a niche product in the province, was organised by Limpopo Tourism Agency (LTA) in partnership with departments of Tourism and of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (Ledet). The players included Premier Stan Mathabatha, Polokwane Executive Mayor Freddy Greaver, Nocks Seabi, Chief Executive Officer of LTA, Mashitisho Matsetela, Chairperson of the LTA Board and Thulani Nzima, Chief Executive Officer of South African Tourism. LTA Spokesperson Mike Tauatsoala said the event formed part of LTA’s Domestic Umbrella Marketing Campaign which has three segments “Tour with Us”, “Celebrate with Us” and “Play with Us” which seeks to support and enhances

the golf cluster partnership under the “Play with Us” segment. “We had a successful event and golfers came in numbers as anticipated. Hosting of such tournaments will have a positive impact on the total number of golf tourists who come to play on our shores; the golf cluster has seen a steady increase since the launch of the Limpopo Golf and Safari Route in 2010. We will continue to grow provincial Tourism and enhance the potential of Limpopo as a Golf and Safari Destination of note,” Tauatsoala said. He also added that the annual event will rotate in all the Golf Estates in the province with emphasis on the unique selling points of Limpopo Golf and Safari Route. “The proposed venues and are Zebula Golf Estate and Spa, Elements Private Golf Reserve, Euphoria Golf Estate and Hydro, Koro Creek Estate, Hans Merensky and Legend Golf and Safari Resort,” Tauatsoala said. The 4-Ball alliance of Ivano Ficalbi, Pieter Leruger, Norman Mashaba and Paul Marius won the tournament.

Local martial arts club gets Wuko certification Warren Blunt >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Young karatekas from the Eksteen Martial Arts Rainbow Nation dojo in Polokwane brought back five medals from the World United Karate Organisation’s (WUKO) national tournament held in Port Elizabeth last week. In addition, Senseis Henri Eksteen and Annatjie de Jager received their international certification from Wuko in recognition for their 8th and 2nd degree (Dan) qualification respectively. This makes Eksteen the only 8th Dan black belt on the African continent for Wuko. Eksteen is also on the Wuko SA executive board of directors and technical referee committee. The karatekas from Eksteen Martial Arts Rainbow Nation dojo who participated at the Wuko national tournament in Port Elizabeth recently are, in front, Renier du Toit, JJ Grebe, Cade Brink, Lean du Toit, Cian Brink and Lebogang Mathapo. At the back are Annatjie de Jager (Assistant Dojo Head) and Henri Eksteen (Dojo owner and head coach).

Black Leopards Spokesperson, Berry Ramunenyiwa said it is time the team steps up against Baroka. “It is going to be a tough match but the good thing is that all the players, including the new signees, will be available for selection. This season we have a strong team compared to the one we had last season. We played well against Warriors. The only problem is that we missed lots of chances, but we will win against Baroka,” a confident Ramunenyiwa said.

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Stan Mathabatha (Premier of Limpopo) Freddy Greaver (Polokwane Executive Mayor), Nocks Seabi (Chief Executive Officer of LTA), Mashitisho Matsetela (Chairperson of the LTA Board) and Thulani Nzima, (Chief Executive Officer of South African Tourism) before tee-off in the Limpopo Golf Extravaganza on Saturday.

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that they want to compete in this league hence we ended up winning,” Chokoe said. He also pointed out that their focus is to continue their good form when they host Black Leopards at Peter Mokaba on Saturday. “We are ready for Leopards. They knocked us out in the Nedbank Cup semi-final two seasons ago. We are going to make things difficult for them because they lost and drew and they are desperate for points. The victory has lifted us and we want to continue like that,” Chokoe said.

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Die senior artistiese gimnaste van Zanis Gimnastiekademie wat Limpopo by die SuidAfrikaanse Gimnastiek Kampioenskappe van Maandag af in Centurion verteenwoordig is Warwick du Plessis, Jeani Hatzykiriacos, Xanri Steenkamp en Mushke van Staden. Agter is afrigters, Zani Prinsloo en Tanya Bouwman.

Gymstars ryg medaljes in Warren Blunt >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Gymstars se seunsgimnaste het goed presteer tydens die onlangse Suid-Afrikaanse Noord

Zone Gimnastiek Kampioenskappe in Kempton Park. Hulle afrigter, Lelanie Logtenberg is trots op die gimnaste wat Gymstars se naam hoog gehou en vyf platinummedaljes ingepalm het.

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Gymstars se seunsgimnaste wat onlangs by die Suid-Afrikaanse Noord Zone Gimnastiek Kampioenskappe presteer het, is Wihan Logtenberg, Eduard de Lange, Adriaan Coetzee, Marno Roos en Le Roux Marais. Agter is Lelanie Logtenberg (afrigter), JC Logtenberg, Pieter Roos, Aljay Lucas, JD Roos en Yolandi Cilliers (afrigter).

New committee for Pietersburg Road Runners The Pietersburg Road Runners new committee members are in front, Werner Potgieter (Clubhouse Manager) and Anda-Lucia Jordaan (Marketing and PR). In the middle are Johan van der Merwe (Treasurer), Johanna Mashishi (Additional Member) and Erika Bantjes (Additional Member). At the back are Martie Coetser (Secretary), Phuti Mohale (Additional Member) and Pierre Bantjes (Chairperson).

Warren Blunt >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Pietersburg Road Runners (PRR) held their annual prize giving ceremony and chose their new committee recently. Pierre Bantjes was elected as the Chairperson, Martie Coetser as Secretary, Johan van der Merwe as Treasurer and Werner Potgieter as Clubhouse Manager. AndaLucia Jordaan will be in charge of marketing and public relations and Johanna Mashishi, Phuti Mohale and Erika Bantjes as additional members of the committee. The club’s top runners also received awards for their achievements in 2013.

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Sensei Annatjie de Jager (2nd Dan) and Sensei Henri Eksteen (8th Dan) pictured with their certificates from the World United Karate Organisation (WUKO) in recognition for their karate achievements.

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The athletes from Pietersburg Road Runners that received trophies for their running achievements in 2013 are in front, Erika Bantjes, Phuti Mohale, Henco Coetser and Colinda Potgieter. At the back are Rufus Photo, Johan van der Merwe, Elize Klopper, Martinique Potgieter, Elize Beukes, Hannelie Viviers, Betty Mashitisho and Hennie Coetser.

Polokwane City FC announces new partnership Herbert Rachuene >>herbert@mailbox.co.za Polokwane City Football Club has announced a partnership with City-to-City as official transporter of the club. The announcement was made during the introduction of the season’s new players last Friday. Club chairperson Johnny Mogaladi said they are happy to have partnered with such a reputable transport company. “We will be able to travel to our matches in safety and comfort,” Mogaladi said. Justin Mnkandla, representing Autopax Passenger Services of which City-to-City is a brand, expressed his excitement to the in partnership with the new Premier Soccer League

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rookies. “We are proud to be associated with Polokwane City Football Club, as they are ambitious and willing to grow thereby enhancing both brands,” Mnkandla said. The team also announced the acquisition of former Kaizer Chiefs defender Tlou Molekwane, Prince Hlela, Thapelo Tshilo and former Amazulu midfielder Kagiso Senamela. Molekwane, born and bred in Seshego, said he was happy to come back home after spending eight years in Gauteng. “It is good to come back home and play in front of my family and local fans. I spent eight years at Kaizer Chiefs, they gave me an opportunity to establish myself as a professional soccer player and I will forever be indebted to them,” Molekwane said.

SPCA golf day well supported Warren Blunt >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Polokwane’s golfers did their bit in creating a caring environment for animals when they supported the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ (SPCA) golf day at the Polokwane Golf Club on Friday. The format was a four-ball alliance with the day going to the Ya Rena Civils team consisting of Niko Koster, Dale Schofield, Glen Wynne and John Allison. They scored 59 points to beat the Modern Autohaus team by two points with Keith Badenhorst, Jan de Beer, Patrick Cahill and Duane Viljoen finishing in third position with 56 points. Jacques Pretorius hit the longest drive on the 17th hole and Helgard Muller was nearest to the pin on the 11th hole.

Lim u.21 OBSERVER 47 team qualifies for semi-finals September 19, 2013

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he Assupol Limpopo Blue Bulls u.19 and u.21 teams experienced mixed fortunes against the Falcons at the new Peter Mokaba Stadium in their Absa Competition Bsection matches on Saturday. The u.19 team went down by 18-23 after a ding-dong battle against the visitors with the scores level at 18-all with five minutes to play. Limpopo were trailing 8-18 at halftime and staged a magnificent fight back to level the scores, only for the Falcons to score a try in the dying minutes of the game and thereby clinching a hard-fought victory. Limpopo’s two tries were scored by Zander Richter and Stephan Smith. Fly half Wade Worthington added a penalty and his replacement, Henry du Ples-

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sis was successful with a further penalty and conversion for Limpopo’s 18 points. In the main match, Limpopo’s u.21 team ran in seven tries to the one of the Falcons for a comprehensive 48-10 victory to book their place in the semi-final with two league matches still to play. PJ Kruger (2), Jonty Shelton, Divan Nel, Graham Logan, Primo Ncube and Jan-Boland Deysel scored the tries and Marcel Steyn Scholtz kicked five conversions and a penalty for Limpopo. Both the Assupol Limpopo Blue Bulls u.19 and u.21 team will travel to Kimberley on Saturday for an Absa Competition league fixture against the Griquas.

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Niko Koster lines up his putt at the ninth hole of the SPCA Golf Day on Friday.

The winners of the SPCA Golf Day on Friday, John Allison, Glen Wynne, Dale Schofield and Niko Koster, at the back. In front are Johan Loubser (Chairperson SPCA) and Debbie Mouton (Committee member SPCA).

Photo: Warren Blunt

Assupol Limpopo Blue Bulls u.19 right wing, Zander Richter powers his way to score a try in the Absa Competition B-section match against the Falcons on Saturday.

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