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finding themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time. The stories shared by the well-groomed and dynamic support group task team members - made up of a banking consultant, an environmental consultant, an administrator and a senior government official - are ample testimony that rape could happen to anyone. Sandra Sello, Hiadee von Well and Nobza Javu are all involved in volunteer work through various initiatives, while Bronwynn Blignaut has expressed the desire for the establishment of a podium to reach out to rape victims. They each have their PHOTO: YOLANDE NEL own story to tell and shared The task team members of the it in individual interviews newly structured support group with Polokwane Observer for rape survivors are Hiadee von upon conclusion of a briefing Well, Bronwynn Blignaut, Nobza at Polokwane Child and Family Care Society on Friday. Javu and Sandra Sello. To page 8

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he Polokwane Municipality and the owners of the statues that were removed from the Library Gardens complex, will join forces to obtain the necessary approval to conserve and protect the country’s diverse cultural heritage. This follows after the sculpture of Stephanus Schoeman that guarded one of the corners of the Library Gardens complex, had been vandalised with white paint, presumably on Sunday night. On Monday the sculpture, as well as those of Lang-Hans van Rensburg, Koos Grobler and Johan Jorrisen that stood on the other parameters of the complex, were removed. It was at first rumoured that the sculptures were stolen, but it later in the day became apparent that they were removed for safekeeping by the Moolman Group, the owner of the Library Gardens complex. Peter Pratt, Property Manager of the Moolman Group, told Polokwane Observer on Monday that the sculptures were indeed removed by the company and that they are in safe storage. Pratt also confirmed that the Moolman Group had a meeting with officials of the municipality earlier this month in which the company conveyed its concern about the safety of the sculptures to the municipality. The Moolman Group thereafter directed a letter to the municipality on 14 April in which an offer was made to remove and store the

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The four sculptures are now in safe custody on the premises of the Moolman Group. sculptures free of charge until they could be placed at a safer and more appropriate location. “When the first sculpture was vandalised this morning, we had to intervene to avoid further damage to the sculptures and in anticipation of a reply by the municipality, we took action. We are ready to deal with the formalities required by law to formalise the removal,” said Pratt. Tidimalo Chuene, Communications and Marketing Manager of the municipality, confirmed to Polokwane Observer that the Moolman Group had indeed informed the municipality on 14 April of its intention to remove the statues located at Library Gardens for safekeeping. “The company further indicated that they have in the past donated statues of Nelson Mandela and Thabo Mbeki to the municipality and that their actions be viewed with only one motive, which is to preserve the country’s diverse cultural heritage,” says Chuene. Polokwane Observer last year reported that the municipality had removed a number of statues on the City Square for safekeeping. Jacques Smalle, Democratic Alliance (DA) Provincial Leader, said in a media release on Tuesday, that he has requested Makoma Makhurupetje, MEC for Cooperative Governance, Housing Settlements and Traditional Affairs to provide a comprehensive list of all statues, buildings and other sites that are protected by the National Heritage Act in Limpopo’s 25 municipalities. “Polokwane has more public sculptures per capita in its parks than anywhere else in South Africa and was the first to unveil a bust of Nelson Mandela at the civic gardens. The DA will encourage the MEC to develop a plan of action for preservation of our statues and to engage in open dialogue to safeguard our diverse heritage,” Smalle said. Johan Willemse, Afrikaner cultural leader and Freedom Front Plus councillor in the municipality, expressed his dismay at the vandalising of the sculpture and applauded the action taken by the Moolman Group. At time of going to print, no other instances of vandalism of public artefacts in the city were reported and no person or group has claimed responsibility for the painting of the sculpture.

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Fatima Patel (28) was shot in the face on 10 April. Police arrested her husband, Rameez in connection with the killing and he will appear in court again on 28 April. RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com

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tional Congress Women’s League (ANCWYL), ANC Youth League (ANCyl) and South African Communist Party when Rameez Patel, a local businessman and suspect in the murder case of his wife, Fatima will appear for a formal bail application. The cold blooded murder of the 28-yearold mother of three on 10 April sent shock waves through the Nirvana community and turned into a double blow when Police arrested her husband, Rameez (29) as the only suspect in the case last week. He appeared in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court last Friday and will remain in custody until his next appearance on Tuesday for a formal bail application. It is reported that Fatima’s body was found by her husband in their flat in Nirvana between 17:00 and 18:00. She had been shot in the face. Westenburg Police Spokesperson Mohlaka Mashiane said reports have indicated that Rameez allegedly drove off with their three children and domestic worker and when he returned he found his wife’s body in the house. Following investigation and information received from the community, Rameez was arrested soon after the killing. The couple’s youngest child was three months old at the time of the incident.

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Manhunt still on for filling station robbers RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com Police are still searching for at least six men responsible for the robbery of two filling stations in the early morning hours of Monday when the drop safes of both businesses were blown up and an undisclosed amount of money was stolen from each. “We are still in shock and struggling to get over the whole ordeal, but we are managing and my employees are back on duty,” said Weden Peceur, owner of the Total filling station adjacent to The Crossing in Thabo Mbeki Street. The incident occurred when a grey BMW pulled into the filling bay and one of the alleged robbers held a petrol attendant at gunpoint while filling up the vehicle. “At around 01:00 four of the armed men entered the convenience shop of the filling station, demanding all employees to move to the back of the shop. The men wore balaclavas. One robber guarded the entrance of the filling station while another remained behind the steering wheel of the BMW. They blew up the drop safe and fled the scene,” Polokwane Police Head of Communication Ntobeng Phala said. One of Peceur’s employees on Tuesday said it was a horrible situation. “We got such a fright because it happened so fast. I thought the robbers were going to shoot us,” he said. Another employee who was not on duty during the incident expressed his empathy for his colleagues. “I can only imagine what they went through. There were nothing they could do but to cooperate with the robbers.” The robbers then allegedly made their way to Sasol Penina Park adjacent to Church Street South where the same modus operandi was used. “We are still investigating both cases. We urge people with information to come forward in order for us to make successful arrests,” Phala said. Contact the investigating officer Alugumi Nemukula at 071 481 6873 or Johanna Phoshoko at 071 481 3163.

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Mokopane turned into a ghost town as members of the community and shop owners shut down about 80% of the town, including schools, to oppose the release of three taxi owners during their bail application in the Mokopane Magistrate’s Court on Friday. Approximately 1 000 community members protested in front of the court while the three, Sam Matjila, Desmond Machaba and Patric Sekhu who stand accused of the alleged killing of Charles Mogidi during a recent taxi feud, appeared in court. Provincial Police confirmed that most businesses and several schools were closed. The main street to the court building was also closed for traffic. Community members implemented the shutdown to oppose the possible release of the trio. The case was postponed to Monday and Police maintained a high visibility while several community members again pitched in front of the court building. Provincial Police Spokesperson Ronel Otto confirmed the picketing to have been peaceful. “The trio were not granted bail and will appear in court again on 30 June,” she said. Community Spokesperson Percy Ntseki is quoted to have said they will implement a shutdown every time the three accused appear in court. “We will make sure that the shutdown intensifies at every appearance and we will give credit to the team that has been investigating the matter, including the prosecutor and the magistrate,” he said. Polokwane Observer previously reported on certain residents reportedly fearing for their safety as a result of the looming violence between taxi owners, taxi associations and Mogalakwena Residents Association (MRA). Since the beginning of March, a series of violent incidents eventually resulted in the death of Mogidi. Two weeks prior to his fatal shooting at the local taxi rank, Gideon Fatane, a taxi owner was shot dead in front of his house. Last year MRA Chairperson Piet Pale was also shot and killed.

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No xenophobia reported in Lim RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com

hile all eyes are fixed on KwaZuluNatal and Gauteng where recent xenophobic attacks have left tens of people injured or killed and more than 300 arrested, Limpopo is reportedly still clear of any such incidents. Provincial Police Spokesperson Ronel Otto confirmed that no xenophobic attacks have been reported in the province yet despite rumours of such incidents in Louis Trichardt, Matoks, Musina and Bela-Bela. Allegations were made that xenophobic attacks erupted at Kutama Village just outside Louis Trichardt as well as the border town of Musina. “There were no such incidents reported. At Kutuma a dispute between chiefs over land use erupted on Friday. It was nothing serious and people should not cause unnecessary distress by making any incident out as xenophobia,” Otto said. In the meanwhile organisations and several other entities condemned the current xenophobic attacks in Natal and Gauteng. Higher Education South Africa (Hesa) Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Mabelebele in a press release said the recent attacks are unacceptable, inhumane and a clear violation of basic human rights. “We are shocked that 20 years into our democracy, our country is witnessing these violent and outrageous acts which are inconsistent with the values expressed in, and the founding provisions of our Constitution,” Mabelebele is quoted to have said. Principal of the University of Venda, Peter Mbati called on everyone to stand united and for the fundamental values of the Constitu-

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tion. “Given our geographical location, we have attracted many students and experienced staff members with scarce skills from African countries. We therefore owe our existence to Africa,” he said. On Saturday MEC for Social Development, Joyce Mashamba addressed domestic workers during a Department of Labour Imbizo held at Bolivia Lodge saying: “Domestic workers helped shaped the history of the country and they will continue to make an impact on its future. How can we forget the sight of thousands of domestic workers, joining hands with women from all cultures at the Union Buildings on 9 August 1956. On that day they resisted oppression and inequality with a soft touch and non-violent approach. Something which in today’s society has seemingly been forgotten, taking into consideration the violent way in which South Africans and Africans are treating each other. Let us take a firmer stance against xenophobia,” she said. The African National Congress in Limpopo plans to march against xenophobia tomorrow (Friday) at 10:00 from SABC Park. See story elsewhere.

Leda terminates MD’s contract Lesley Masia, former Managing Director of Leda.

HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za The board of Limpopo Economic Development Agency (Leda) has terminated the contract of employment of its Managing Director, Lesley Masia with effect from 31 March 2015 and has further amicably agreed to withdraw its termination of Masia’s employment and contract of employment which terminated by mutual agreement with effect from 1 April 2015. In 2012 Masia was reportedly suspended by the agency for allegedly taking

a multimillion rand housing loan from the then subsidiary of Limpopo Economic Development Enterprise, Risama. Asked why the agency decided to terminate Masia’s contract Leda Spokesperson, Nthikeng Mohlele said the agency stands with its official position of no wrongdoing on the part of Masia as articulated in a media statement circulated last week. “There are, therefore, no further comments on the matter at this present moment,” Mohlele said. The statement reads: “The termination of employment is no way due to any misconduct, poor performance or other wrongdoing on the part of Masia.The board would like to take the opportunity to thank Masia for the many years of contribution, initially in Gazankulu Development Corporation, later at Limdev and now Leda. The board wishes Masia a prosperous future and success in his new endeavours.”

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From page 1 Bronwynn Blignaut Blignaut, an administrator, related a wellpublicised incident that occurred after gym one evening in 2012 when she stayed over at her friend’s new apartment in one of the northern suburbs. They heard a noise outside and she phoned her friend’s sister and her boyfriend, who had just driven off for assistance. The next moment five members of a six-man gang gained access to the garden apartment, and started demanding specifics like electronic equipment and jewellery. She recalled that she hadn’t resisted and throughout the happenings kept praying. She was held gunpoint by an armed attacker.

Faces of real women to statistics of rape With the pistol against her forehead he exclaimed “You are white. I’ll f... you up.” She heard her friend screaming as she was being raped in an adjacent room, whereupon her attacker turned on her. While she was being raped she was spiritually absent as if viewing the happenings while hovering above. Blignaut echoed a remark by Von Well, who emphasised that in such circumstances one’s body got raped but not one’s soul. Her only wish, she stressed, was to stay alive. Throughout the incident she had kept praying, she said. The sound of shackles around the ankles of the man who raped her brought it all back during his first court appearance. He later got a 30-year sentence, effectively serving 20 years in prison after a guilty plea, she said. Although she acquitted him in her mind, she had not been able to do so by physically facing him. Her torment is not over though, as she still stands to testify in the case arising from the attack on her friend, it was learnt.

Hiadee von Well Von Well, an environmental consultant and volunteer with the international humanitarian organisation Stop Trafficking of People (Stop), sketched the picture of an evening in front of the tele at home in Fauna Park in June 2008. Her husband was out of town and her daughters of five and seven years in the main bedroom. Upon her one daughter calling out she made her way down the passage, bumping into one of two robbers armed with a pistol. The firearm had allegedly been stolen in an earlier attack on a Police official, Von Well remarked. The suspects formed part of a syndicate of a reported 11 to 22 gangsters mainly operating from Gauteng, she added. She mentioned experiencing a sudden sense of calm as God gave her strength, preventing her from overreacting and endangering their lives. With their housekeeper and her husband, they had initially all been tied up in the lounge, she said. The robbers were searching for valuables and demanded the safe keys, whereupon she indicated she did not have it. Repeated demands for keys granting access to the safe led to the one robber repeatedly threatening to kill her. He had attempted to burn her with boiling water, but the kettle was empty and he couldn’t manage to open the kitchen sink tap to fill it up, she narrated. According to Von Well she had not been afraid. She remembered he exclaimed that he was going to kill her, whereupon she had responded saying “It’s fine. You can kill me. I’ll go to heaven.” After taking her to an adjoining apartment on the premises he had continued with his threats, she said. When he had subsequently taken her to the en suite bathroom she realised he was not merely threatening anymore, Von Well stressed. Forcing her down on the floor, he had turned her over and raped her from behind, she related. “I was not present,” she remarked. Only while later giving her statement to the Police had the information been received about the killing of another victim in a subsequent separate incident, she indicated. She came to terms with the realisation that they could have been shot and killed in the process. The criminal case was still dragging on and each time in court was terrible, she emphasised. Sandra Sello Sello, a banking consultant, shared recollections from an attack by three suspects who hijacked her and a friend on the way back from a funeral in Ster Park at around 18:00 on a Saturday in September 2009. A loud bang attributed to a large rock hurled at her friend in the driver’s seat preceded a battle with their attackers, who were hiding in the bush at a T-junction along the road to Tzaneen. Her friend, who was in a coma for two days due to his skull having been cracked, was left for dead. She was taken and dragged uphill. The men had taken turns to repeatedly rape her, she recalled. “I could easily have been raped nine

times.” Being an asthma sufferer, Sello said she had miraculously survived three major attacks that night. After the men left she had alternately walked and crawled in the direction of the Modjadjiskloof road, where a female motorist discovered her in a bloodied state, she explained. The Police and emergency rescue services were contacted. Sello mentioned she couldn’t walk for a week thereafter. She still doesn’t know the full extent of physical damage done to her body, it was learnt. When notified by the Police a fortnight later that the forensic kit with specimens obtained after the incident had gone missing, she simply couldn’t cope with it, she remarked. Sello emphasised that to date no arrest had been made, which added to her not finding closure. To a certain extent the system had failed her, she reckoned. “It kills me inside.” She stressed that she experienced how brutal and violent the attackers had been. “I know they are out there doing it to somebody else and it hurts me.” Having recovered emotionally and psychologically, she co-founded the initiative War Against Rape and Abuse. In conclusion she alluded to the fact that they rather referred to themselves as survivors than victims. Nobza Javu Javu, a senior manager in a government department who is working towards a Social Work degree majoring in Psychology, is instrumental in launching Thy Rest Ekuphumleni Restoration Home in Polokwane this evening (Thursday). It will be aimed at creating a haven for victims of sexual abuse and human trafficking as well as sex workers in an attempt to get them off the streets. Somehow driving the initiative, born from a longstanding passion to assist women and young people, is helping her cope with what she went through as a young child. Javu mentioned she was between five and eight years old when raped in a maize field close to school in a village in the King William’s Town area, where she resided with her aunt. Her attacker was a neighbour who promised her candy in exchange for her silence. After being raped she had suffered severe pain, but still did not know what happened to her, she stressed. She had no recollection of what could have happened during a second incident when the suspect summoned her and her friends into his home. She suddenly noticed she was alone with her attacker when he closed the door. According to her something must have disturbed him as she could not remember being raped a second time. Javu said she had not spoken about the incident then but only realised what happened to her when learning about sexual relations at school. Passing any of them on the street they could be mistaken for individuals who haven’t lived through HIV testing window periods, have no knowledge of the side effects of preventative anti-retro virals (ARVs) or get nightmares and triggered flashbacks after the horror incidents that changed their lives forever. The first support group session is scheduled for 30 April at 18:00 at Polokwane Child and Family Care Society at 42A Jorissen Street. Contact social worker Lorette Bosch on 015 297 3326/7.

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he suspension of three of four heads of provincial government departments (HODs) was lifted after an Executive Council (Exco) decision last week. The cases against the Director-General and the fourth HOD, however, are at an advanced stage and expected to be completed early next month. Morebudi Thamaga of Education, Madidimalo Chamano of Public Works and Basani Baloyi of Sport, Arts and Culture were expected to report for duty on Monday while matters related to their cases are being processed. Provincial Government Spokesperson Phuti Seloba said they were allowed back at work pending finalisation of investigations against them. “We are not a vindictive government and it is the understanding of the Executive Council that once investigations have been completed, there is no basis to keep people on suspension,” Seloba told journalists at a media briefing following an Exco meeting in Polokwane last week. Seloba stressed the cases against Director-General Rachel Molepo-Modipa and Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (Coghsta) HOD Nana Manamela might be finalised next month. According to Seloba theirs were part of more than 88 cases that had been handed to the provincial government and were being processed. At the same time he mentioned that the approval of the planned Musina and Tubatse special economic zones had been granted. He afterwards explained National Treasury had approved the declaration of the two locations as special economic zones, which meant they could proceed with programmes and projects in the areas. “We would not get into specifics now, because the Department of

Economic Development will soon unpack and announce multi-billion Rand projects.” In addition to that he said the Exco had approved a Free and Open Source Software Strategy for Limpopo. He listed as benefits lower cost of operations for public and private institutions, empowering of community members, Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) and entrepreneurs as well as acceleration of the economic impact of broadband infrastructure through the stimulus of innovative businesses. In a follow-up comment he predicted that the implementation of the programme would definitely happen before the end of the year. People would be able to access programmes through the internet via the government portal free of charge. Broadband would then be easily available to all, he expained. Premier Stan Mathabatha is expected to lead his Exco to Xitlakati Village in the Giyani area tomorrow (Friday) for an imbizo, according to Seloba. He said the Exco would continue to visit communities with the sole aim of fast-tracking the rendering of services in areas. They were expected to also announce interventions as part of a broader programme to improve the livelihood of the people of Limpopo, he concluded. PHOTO: BARRY VILJOEN

Phuti Seloba stresses a matter during last week’s media briefing.

The African National Congress (ANC) in Limpopo is expected to join hands with strategic partners to unite against xenophobic and afrophobic attacks in a mass march planned for tomorrow (Friday). In a media statement ANC Provincial Secretary Nocks Seabi said the ANC in the province joined the international community in condemning the spate of attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa the past three weeks. They planned an anti-xenophobia and

afrophobia march with numerous strategic partners, alliance partners, business and Polokwane City Football Club, he stated. The march is due to commence at SABC Park at 10:00 and end at Jack Botes Hall. “The march seeks to discourage further acts of xenophobia and afrophobia and commend law abiding citizens who are embracing people of foreign nationalities among(st) them. As the ANC in Limpopo we have mobilised over a 1 000 (people) to participate in this gathering and we stand in solidarity with citizens that are against racism, xenophobia and afrophobia.”

Polokwane muni’s IDP/Budget consultations under way BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com Polokwane Municipality over the last two weeks embarked on its 2015/16 Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and Budget consultations with stakeholders, communities and interested parties. Stakeholders consulted included traditional leaders, taxi associations, the Police and representatives from other sectors of government. According to Matshidiso Mothapo, Assistant Manager, Communications and Marketing of the municipality, the purpose of this municipal wide consultative drive is to ensure that programmes and projects being planned for the 2015/16 financial year are still in line with the communities’ priority needs as captured in the municipality’s IDP. The consultation is also a platform to provide feedback on projects that are currently being implemented in various clusters of the municipality. “From a financial point of view, commu-

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nities were also consulted on the projected tariff increases,” says Mothapo. “It is important for the municipality to move at the same pace and direction with communities’ needs and therefore we cannot assume that we know what the current priorities are,” Executive Mayor Thembi Nkadimeng is quoted to have said to stakeholders during the consultations. Mothapo says that some of the issues raised by members of the community included the shortage of water in some areas, high mast lights and libraries. The municipality was requested to take action against illegal connection of services. Members of the community made a commitment to support the municipality and law enforcement agencies in curbing the scourge of crime in the area. Nkadimeng promised that the municipality will utilise the available resources meaningfully and will ensure that the little that is allocated, is shared effectively across all the wards in the municipal area.

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Letter: Xenophobia

Klaas Mabunda, Peace Appreciator, writes: “South Africa our home, the land of receptiveness, the soil fertilised by shelter, the sky covering good heartedness, the Sun that shines upon human brotherhood, the night that assures peace, tranquillity and safety. Our hood that’s defined by the rainbow of assorted tribes and beliefs, the environment

we have never detached from harmony, the society that on its independent own is welfare and hegemonic of everything good. Barbarism has been but not contained in the African South Africans’ culture, we know humanity, we live morality, our pride is in caring and our gifts are in giving, yet we are of a materially imperfect design, but never espouse carelessness. The recent actions of those I consider patriots of love, administering violence, intolerance and rapid victimisation of

those who came in our country for refuge, is sad. The relentlessness of our fellow countrymen submitted us to scared threats by not so brave terrorists, with a libido superseding the ruthlessness of a gun, rascals whose attacks are targeting the unprepared and defenceless, the Boko Haram. The indecent xenophobic attacks planned by filthy mouths, is not only opportunistic but a compromise to our state security, rendering our writings to question the intelligence of the National Intelligence Agency, as these devilish actions should have been detected and intercepted immediately. Let’s

not rise against xenophobia on read and write platforms but rather convene community meetings with the Police to teach our people that only language used for validation of xenophobic attacks, makes our stupidity feel intelligent. Tell our people that we are a society of Christianity, Muslim and other religions, we are brought together by faith, and kept alive by our unconditional love, because not only love is life but it is revolutionary in all tasks. Any bloodshed and displacing of people is a sequestration of righteousness. Let’s rise and defend humanity!” Ed - letter shortened

CRIME shorts Hamermonster in Junie weer in hof

Police find hijacked vehicle

David Mamvura, ook bekend as die Hamermonster, wat vir ongeveer twee jaar inwoners van die stad geteister het en op verskeie klagte van onder meer huisbraak en verkragting teregstaan, sal op 12 Junie weer in die Polokwane Landdroshof verskyn. Mamvura het verlede week verskyn waarna die saak vir verdere ondersoek uitgestel is. Hy bly in aanhouding. Mamvura kan moontlik verbind word met voorvalle van huisbraak in Bodensteinstraat ongeveer twee jaar gelede toe hy ‘n 76-jarige vrou na bewering verkrag het. Hy was vermoedelik ook verantwoordelik vir die aanval op ‘n man in Baymanstraat wat hy met glo met ‘n hamer aangerand en sy vrou verkrag het. In Du Plessisstraat is ‘n 22-jarige vrou glo deur Mamvura vasgebind en verkrag. Hy is vir die eerste keer in Augustus 2013 gearresteer waarna hy op borgtog vrygelaat is. Die soektog na Mamvura het begin toe hy nie vir hofverskynings opgedaag het nie en hy is ongeveer ‘n jaar later in ‘n woonstel in die middestad gearresteer.

Police in Tzaneen are still engaged in a manhunt for four men suspected to have carried out a hijacking at GaSedibeng Village just outside Tzaneen recently. Two days after the alleged hijacking, Police found the vehicle in the Sekgosese area near Modjadjiskloof. Tzaneen Police Spokesperson Moatshe Ngoepe said the manhunt for the four suspects is still on. “We managed to find the two occupants of the vehicle unharmed. It is reported that four men approached the Toyota Fortuner when the driver was off-loading someone. They were armed and forced themselves into the vehicle and sped off. Police immediately started the search,” Ngoepe said. He would not reveal any further information for fear that it may hinder their investigation.

Woman behind bars for murder

A 30-year-old woman was arrested on Monday and was expected to appear in the Thabamoopo Magistrate’s Court yesterday (Wednesday) for allegedly murdering her newborn child. Lebowakgomo Police Spokesper-

son Mpho Moloisi reported that a case of murder was opened after a passer-by spotted the body of a baby in the bush at Ga-Chuene Leshikishiki Village along the R37 road. The corpse was wrapped in a blanket and a plastic bag. “Investigation led to the arrest of the mother of the deceased who, after giving birth allegedly killed the baby and dumped it in the bush,” Moloisi said.

Four in dock for house robbery

Four men who were arrested in connection with housebreaking and robbery will appear in the Thabamoopo Magistrate’s Court again in mid-May. Lebowakgomo Police Spokesperson Mpho Moloisi confirmed their appearance but could not provide their names. He said the men were arrested at Unit R last week. “Investigation revealed that the men might also be linked to other cases of house breaking and theft. Twenty cell phones, two laptops and two unlicensed firearms were found in their possession. It is alleged that the four suspects are responsible for terrorising residents in Lebowakgomo and neighbouring areas,” Moloisi said. The investigation continues.

Where does Polokwane fit in on the eco scale? >> Municipality has policies and plans in place >> Residents have to make a “green” mind shift MARKI FRANKEN >>marki.observer@gmail.com

ccording to scientists the world is warming up at an alarming rate and humanity must take responsibility for saving the earth one recycling bin at a time. How does the city of Polokwane measure up when it comes to eco-friendly initiatives? The Polokwane Municipality is working towards a city that is more eco-friendly with a smaller carbon footprint. A carbon footprint is the total amount of CO² that a person or entity produces. By reducing your emissions through planting trees, recycling and using non-motorised transport among others, you can make your carbon footprint smaller. According to Municipal Environment Management Manager, Walter Matumba the municipality has several strategies in place to reduce the city’s carbon footprint. This includes the Polokwane 2020 Vision for Environmental Sustainability, the Climate Change Strategy and the Non-motorised and Bus Rapid Transport Strategies. Matumba says Polokwane is a fast growing city in a water scarce area and has to adjust and become more eco-friendly in order to be sustainable. Hoërskool Pietersburg recently launched a new initiative to help people save electricity and to aid less fortunate learners at the same time. The school sells several types of solar powered light fittings and products, including cell phone chargers, in aid of the school’s fund for the needy.

Businesses are also becoming more environmentally minded with many making the mind shift to adopt a more “green” approach. It is in this spirit that auditing firm KPMG built the first “green” building in Polokwane. According to Marc Dufourq of Francois Marais Architects, designers of the KPMG building, this building is fitted with the best environmentally friendly technology. He said the building was registered with the Green Building Project and received four out of a possible six green stars. PHOTO: MARKI FRANKEN Sydney Lefifi, partner in the The KPMG Building in Platinum Park is the first “green” architectural firm Lemeg Archibuilding in Polokwane. tects who has an office in Polokwane explains what “green” building means. investment. “Green is a concept derived from the one He also points out that building a green principle, green as a colour that represents building is meaningless unless inhabitants the natural setting. Over a period of many adopt a green lifestyle. He is also not conyears, buildings and houses have taken vinced that the residents of Polokwane have away most of these natural settings and as a made this mind shift. result, the environment has become hostile “Each person has the power to take and unnatural. It is now an environment that charge of their own affairs and be responsiis totally dependent on the mechanical means ble,” he concludes. of survival. “A green building is a building where The main characteristics of a green dependence on these national building: grid supplies is minimised.” • Uses rainwater for everyday needs as Lefifi concedes that much as possible. the initial cost of “go• Uses solar energy to power the building green” could be ing. daunting, but says the • Stores heat during daytime in winter long-term benefits months and use that to heat interior are worth the spaces. The use of electrical heaters can be eliminated. • Open enough to allow natural ventilaPHOTO: SUPPLIED tion instead of air conditioning. Architect Sydney Lefifi • Allows natural light to permeate the is an expert on building instead of using electrical eco-friendly lighting. building design.

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What’s UP DIARY OF EVENTS

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Sharlotte Ledwaba en dogter, Kobela deel ‘n spesiale oomblik. Onder: Kgotlelelo Boshomane, Samuel Seabela en Jan Modiba kan nie wag om aan die Paaseiers te smul nie.

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rettige maskers, roomys en Paaseiers het onlangs die Tough Living with Cancer (TLC)-saal van die Polokwane Provinsiale Hospitaal opgekikker. Die jong pasiënte wat in hierdie saal teen kanker stry se glimlagte was aansteeklik tydens ‘n Paasfees-partytjie wat Limpopo Guest Manor geborg het. Behalwe vir al die lekkernye het die kinders ook ‘n heerlike middagete geniet wat die sjefs van Limpopo Guest Manor met sorg voorberei het. Die kinders se ouers is ook uitgenooi om hierdie spesiale geleentheid saam met werknemers en vrywilligers van Kansa te geniet. Kansa se TLC-fasiliteerder, Bobby Were het verduidelik dat die partytjie aangebied is om die kinders se gemoed te lig. “Dit is ‘n manier om aan die kinders

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Kansa ontvang 87 poniesterte vir pruike LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK >>leandri.observer@gmail.com Leerders van Laerskool Phalaborwa het onlangs ‘n verstommende 87 poniesterte aan Kansa Limpopo geskenk. Die hare wat geskenk is sal gebruik word om pruike vir kankerlyers, wat hul hare weens behandeling verloor het, te maak. Die poniesterte en ‘n bedrag van R6 000 is ingesamel tydens die skool se Kansa Shavathon-geleentheid verlede maand. Sharon Stander, gemeenskapsmobiliseerder van Kansa het gesê dat die meisies hulle hare vir ‘n jaar lank laat groei het om uiteindelik die hare te laat waai tydens die

Shavathon. “Die skool het ons aan die begin van die jaar gekontak en laat weet dat hulle 54 poniesterte gaan skenk. Intussen het nog meisies besluit om hul hare te skenk en uiteindelik het ons 87 poniesterte gekry,” het sy verduidelik. Stander het gesê dat Kansa nog nooit soveel haarskenkings op een slag ontvang het nie. “Ek dink dit is wonderlik dat jong kinders so onselfsugtig is en hul deel gedoen het om kankerlyers te help.” Sy het Laerskool Phalaborwa se skoolhoof, onderwysers, leerders en ouergemeenskap bedank vir hul bydrae.

Depressie- en angsondersteuningsgroep bied kunsuitstalling aan BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com Lede van ‘n plaaslike depressie- en angsondersteuningsgroep het Vrydag van hul skilderye in die skoolsaal van Generaal Piet Joubert Skool uitgestal. Die groep het kunsliefhebbers van die

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“Alhoewel ek my lewe lank klavier en viool gespeel het en sang slegs ‘n stokperdjie was, het my lewe in graad 12 verander. Sangdosent, Werner Nel het my hoor sing en aangemoedig om sang te studeer. Die volgende jaar het my voltydse sangstudies begin,” vertel sy. MARKI FRANKEN Eloff het deur die jare ‘n reeks interna>>marki.observer@gmail.com sionale kompetisies gewen. Die mees gesogte hiervan was die Lonie ongekunstelde langbeenmeisie wat don Händel-sangkompetisie in 2008, Great musiekliefhebbers van Polokwane Elm-kompetisie in 2006, Unisa Nasionale 20 jaar gelede bekoor het met haar Sangkompetisie in 2005 en die ‘UFAM uitsonderlike stem, is deesdae ‘n gesofistiConcours Internationaux de Chant - degré keerde professionele operasanger met die Honneur’ in 2003. wêreld se gehore aan haar voete. Hierdie kompetisies het haar Wanneer mens na resensente in die internasionale arena geluister is dit moeilik om te glo gooi en uitsoekrolle het gevolg. dat Erica Eloff egter steeds die ‘n Hoogtepunt was haar solo onopgesmukte meisie van Poloin die Messiah from Scratchkwane is. produksie in die beroemde Royal Bernard Hughes skryf in sy Albert Hall in Londen onder resensie dat sy sorg vir “regopleiding van David Wilcocks. sit-en-notisie-neem-oomblikke.” “Terwyl ek gewag het vir “Haar beheer van toonhoogte my beurt het die massakoor is perfek, klaarblyklik moeiteloos. losgebars met ‘Glory to God’ en Sy sing met kleur en tekstuur. ek het in trane uitgebars. Toe ek Dit voel of sy nie die note op uiteindelik opstaan om te sing, die plek sing nie, maar asof dit Erica Eloff. skree my seun wat toe drie jaar reeds gesing is, saamgeweef oud was kliphard uit die gehoor: ‘mamma, in ‘n goue lint van klank,” sê operakenner, ek wil piepie’,” onthou sy. Kyuong Oh. Eloff en haar gesin woon in Reading, Polokwane Observer het met Eloff ‘n Engeland nadat hulle eers ‘n ruk lank in e-pos onderhoud gevoer. Frankryk gewoon het. Sy beskryf Reading Hierdie oud-leerder van die Hoër Tegas die ideale woonplek, want sy woon op niese Skool Tom Naudé is ‘n toegewyde ma die platteland, maar kan binne 25 minute en bestuur die gesin se pendeldiens-besigmet die trein tot in Londen se middestad heid wanneer sy nie sing nie. pendel. Na skool het Eloff B.Mus aan die Haar man, Jacques Malaprade, is besig Noordwes-Universiteit, Potchefstroomkammet sy doktorsgraad in afstandsopmepus studeer.

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ting, ‘n opwindende veld waar die aarde se onbegaanbare areas gekaart word deur middel van satelietbeelde. Eloff sing onder haar nooiensvan. Hulle kinders Eleanor (14), Xavier (11) en Elodie (3) is die egpaar se trots. Nadat Xavier met hoogs funksionele outisme gediagnoseer is, het die Maleprades kampvegters op hierdie gebied geraak. “Baie mense dink dat outisme ‘n epidemie is, maar ek stem nie saam nie. Medici is deesdae net beter toegerus om vreemde gedragspatrone te diagnoseer. Baie briljante mense word as eksentriek, vreemd, bot,

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onaangenaam en afsydig gebrandmerk. Staan in hulle skoene en kyk na die wêreld as die holderstebolder, luiddrugtige plek wat dit is en jy sal hul optrede beter verstaan,” verduidelik Eloff. Sy word gereeld gevra om operarolle in Europese produksies te vertolk en het vanjaar ook in Argentinië haar buiging gemaak. “Vanjaar sien ek die meeste uit na my rol in Wagter se Persifal saam met die City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra onder leiding van Andris Nelsons. Ek sing nie die hoofrol nie, maar dis Wagner, sjoe,” sluit sy af.

Erica Eloff se gesin: Jacques, Eleanor, Elodie en Xavier Malaprade.

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University of Limpopo Autumn Graduations HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za

Mahlo Mokgalong, Vice Chancellor and Principal of the University of Limpopo leaves the hall after the graduation ceremony.

Joy Matshoge (middle), MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development.

niversity of Limpopo (UL) Vice Chancellor and Principal Mahlo Mokgalong on Friday said he hoped all 3 680 graduates on whom degrees, certificates and diplomas were conferred will use the knowledge they have gained to contribute in making the country and the continent even greater. Mokgalong addressed the last of a weeklong series of graduation ceremonies during which the UL conferred 36 undergraduate certificates, 2 869 undergraduate Bachelor’s degrees, 26 postgraduate diplomas, 144 postgraduate certificates, 478 Honours degrees, 120 Masters degrees and 7 Doctorates thereby confirming the academic qualifications of 3 680 students. “I am proud to be the one to say congratulations. You have performed magnificently and the University of Limpopo will always be honoured to be your alma ma-

ter. It is an immense pleasure to have the privilege to congratulate each one of you on your wonderful achievement. I know that I am in the presence of a cadre of leaders who will, as those who have gone before them, contribute to every sphere of our endeavours to make our country and our continent even greater,” Mokgalong said. Speaking at one of the ceremonies‚ Limpopo MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Joy Matshoge said the university has defied adversities rooted in institutions of higher learning by being true to its objectives. “Despite the obstacles created by the apartheid government, this university always has and continues to deliver on its motto of Finding Solutions for Africa. “The University of Limpopo is not a replica of any other university abroad but a truly and proudly South African university that is located in the province that straddles the Tropic of Capricorn,” Matshoge said.

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Josephine Maphanga, BA Honours in Development Planning and Management. She is also the best student in Project Techniques and Planning and Management.

Tshepiso Makola, MSc Biochemistry.

Martha Adams, BA Honours.

Makobo Mampeule BA Honours.

Yoliswa Chauke, BA Honours in Development Planning and Management.

Michael Holford, Master’s Degree in Public Administration.

Thabiso Lekoko, BSc Honours. She is the Best Student in Physics.

Jacobeth Mamabolo, Advanced Certificate in Education (Life Orientation).

Sibusiso Nhlapho, Advanced Certificate in Education (Sciences).

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Seven doctorates conferred at UL Autumn Graduation HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za

he seven students on whom doctorates were conferred on the last day of the University of Limpopoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Autumn Graduation Programme are from diverse backgrounds and fields of study yet they have in common the advantage of having obtained their highest academic accolade thus far from an institution that ranks among the best on the continent. Sybil Maesela Bakgola obtained an Honours degree in Education from the University of Natal in 2002, followed a Master of Education in Adult Education with the UL in 2008 and an Advanced Certificate in Mathematics Education from the University of South Africa in 2009. Silas Malose Makhubela matricu-

lated from Bokamoso Senior Secondary School in Seshego in 2003 is a Clinical Psychologist in private practice as well as lecturer at the University of Pretoria. He reads and writes in the areas spanning psychological development, psychopathology, psychometrics and psychotherapy. He has also authored technical reports for some development agencies and the South African government. In May and June this year, he will be representing three papers on psychometrics and psychological well-being, in Greece and Lithunia respectively. Beauty Mokgadi Setwaba qualified as nursing sister and obtained diplomas in General Nursing, Community, and Psychiatric Nursing Sciences as well as Midwifery with Lebone College of Nursing affiliated with the University of Pretoria in

Sybil Maesela Bokgola, PhD Curriculum Studies.

Joshua Nkhanedzeni Maliavusa, PhD Psychology of Education.

1998. She completed her BA at Unisa, BA Honours in Psychology in 1996 and MA in Clinical Psychology at the UL in 2001. Joshua Nkhanedzeni Maliavusa matriculated at Mpanedeli Secondary School in Tshidzini Village, Vhembe in 1997 and obtained his Bachelor of Arts with the University of Venda in 1991. He further obtained his BA Hons and a Diploma in Higher Education, respectively, in 1993 and 1994 at the University of Limpopo. He is currently serving the Mpumalanga Department of Education on a full-time basis whilst serving the University of South Africa and the University of Free State, respectively as a part-time tutor and learner developer. Reckson Masenyana Manganyi completed his BA in Social Work in 1993 with the then University of the North, a

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Silas Malose Makhubela, PhD Psychology.

Reckson Masenyana Manganyi, PhD Social Work.

Masters in Social Work in the University of Limpopo in 2007. He also completed a Masters Diploma in Human Resource Management with the then Rand Afrikaans University, now UJ, in 2003. Jan Johannes Hlongwane completed his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture at the University of the North and then a Master of Science in Agriculture specialising in Agricultural Economics at the UL in 2005. Nosipho Samkelisiwe Hlophe graduated with a BSc Agriculture (Animal Science) from the University of Swaziland in 2005 and completed her BSc Honours in Aquaculture in 2009. She was the first student to graduate cum laude from the Aquaculture Research Unit. She also completed her MSc degree in Aquaculture cum laude in 2011.

Beauty Mokgadi Setwaba, PhD Psychology.

Jan Johannes Hlongwane, PhD Agriculture Economy.

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apricorn District Municipality (CDM) during the last two weeks embarked on a series of consultation sessions to seek input from interested parties into its Draft Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and Budget for the 2015/16 financial year. Meetings took place with the business community and academics, traditional leaders, Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs) and Community Based Organisations (CBOs) with a final meeting of the IDP Representative Forum on Wednesday (yesterday). The business community and academics were consulted during Photo: Barry Viljoen

Gilbert Kganyago, Capricorn District (CDM) Executive Mayor, at the IDP/ Budget consultation meeting.

a function last Wednesday and according to Moffat Senyatsi, Media Liaison Officer of CDM, the consultation sought to engage the business leaders and academics with a view to get inputs for the planned service delivery projects contained in 2015/16 IDP and Budget. “This vision of economic development will come about through partnerships, information and knowledge management as well as good financial management that we shall pursue in the next five years,” Gilbert Kganyago, CDM Executive Mayor said, adding that “we believe that this IDP is focused and we look forward to the initiation and implementation of projects aimed at not only empowering our communities, but also developing the district economy”. During the interaction, Kganyago called on the business community to support the IDP to ensure that the municipality is responsive to the socio-economic aspirations of society. “Let us make sure that the projects entailed in this plan are able to build a municipality that is viable and sustainable”, he said. According to Kganyago, the district is aware that conditions under which businesses operate have an important role to play in

shaping the best economic solutions for the future. He assured them that it is in the interest of CDM that “you as business do well, we need your business to flourish and our local economy to grow so we can deal the challenge that face this government – key being the issue of unemployment which you are addressing in your varied business activities. Let us join hands and tackle the economic woes that are subjecting people to the intolerable burden of unemployment, poverty and inequalities. This consultation should therefore allow us to move forward and strengthen our business relationships, improve trade relations, maximize investment opportunities, and create employment,” Kganyago concluded. In presenting the draft budget for 2015/16, Kganyago outlined that the total budget for the coming financial year is R928 million, which comprises of R634 million for capital expenditure and R294 million for operational budget. More comments into the IDP are expected to reach the municipality by May as the final IDP and budget is expected to be adopted by CDM’s council during its sitting before June.

Chinese delegation visits Polokwane BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com A technical team from the People’s Republic of China arrived in the city last Friday to meet with officials of government departments and municipalities in the province in order to prepare for a visit to Limpopo by Governor Tianjun Wu of Henan Province, later this year. Wu’s planned visit is a return mission following the visit to China by the provincial delegation led by Premier Stan Mathabatha and is seen to be the consolidation of the relations that the two provinces enjoyed since 2005. The core of the visit will be to discuss bankable projects that the provincial government, municipalities and the business sector could collaborate on. Seaparo Sekoati, MEC for Economic

Development, Environment and Tourism (Ledet), who leads the economic cluster in the province, met with the delegation last Friday and on Friday evening, the Limpopo Provincial Government hosted a cocktail dinner at Protea Hotel Ranch Resort to welcome the delegation. Phuti Seloba, Provincial Government Spokesperson, says in a media release that China and South Africa enjoyed sound trade relations since March 2013, when President XI of the People’s Republic of China visited South Africa in a state visit during which both countries announced 2014 as Year of South Africa in China and 2015 as Year of China in South Africa. “In this regard, South Africa utilised the entire period of 2014 to engage on business missions to the People’s Republic of China.

The Premier’s visit to China was informed by the fact that during 2015, Limpopo and the Henan province agreed that they have similarities and expressed the desire to develop cordial multi-form exchanges and cooperation in the fields of Trade, Agriculture, Tourism, Culture and Education. As a result, the two provinces signed a declaration of intent during the same year,” Seloba said. “During 2014, South Africa’s trade exports to China amounted to about R94 billion, while South Africa’s imports from China amounted to R167 billion. The South African and China Governments are working very hard together to address the negative trade deficit and to ultimately attain a more equitable and mutual trade balance that will be beneficial for further development of the two countries,” Seloba concluded.

Domestic workers gather for special ministerial imbizo YOLANDE NEL >>observer.yolande@gmail.com The role of domestic workers in shaping the history of the country and their continuous contribution to making an impact on its future was underscored when Social Development MEC Joyce Mashamba addressed a Ministerial Domestic Workers’ Imbizo in Polokwane on Saturday morning. The event held at Bolivia Lodge was organised by the Department of Labour. The department was represented by Deputy Minister Phathekile Holomisa. Also present was Congress of South African Trade Unions Provincial Secretary Gerald Twala. Photos: Yolande Nel

Deputy Minister of Labour, Patekile Holomisa joins a predominantly female audience in dance during Saturday’s Ministerial Domestic Workers’ Imbizo in Polokwane.

Mashamba posed the question how the sight of thousands of domestic workers joining hands with women from all cultures and all walks of life at the Union Buildings on 9 August 1956 - some of them carrying the babies of their employers on their backs – could be forgotten. Since the birth of the South African democracy workers in all sectors had been given a well-deserved platform to voice their concerns over working conditions and wages, she indicated. “The need to especially protect our domestic labourers from all forms of exploitation has, however, remained high on the agenda of the ANC-led government, as these workers are regarded as the most vulnerable members of the workforce,” Mashamba said. She concluded her address with a call on Social Development MEC Joyce Mashamba addresses the audience.

the audience to affirm their stance against xenophobia and violence against foreign nationals, and especially women and children. In his address Holomisa indicated that he was present to listen to concerns and pressing issues to be addressed and suggestions on the way forward.

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om Naudé is op 15 April 1889 in Middelburg, in die Kaap gebore. Hy was die tweede jongste seun en vierde kind van Jacobus Francois Naudé, ‘n winkelier en sy eerste vrou, Louisa Jacoba du Toit. Nadat Naudé op Middelburg gematrikuleer het, is hy in 1907 na Pretoria waar hy hom as kandidaatprokureur by die prokureursfirma Stegman en Roos ingeskryf het. Nadat hy hom as prokureur bekwaam het, het hy in 1910 na die destydse Pietersburg verhuis waar hy in 1912 ‘n vennoot van kol. Hendrik Mentz geraak het. Nadat Mentz in 1916 in generaal Louis Botha se oorlogskabinet opgeneem is, het Naudé die praktyk oorgeneem. Vroeg in sy lewe het Naudé ‘n wenslike belangstelling in openbare geleenthede aan die dag gelê. Tydens die algemene verkiesing van 1910 was hy ‘n ondersteuner van Louis Botha, maar ná J.B.M. Hertzog se De Wildt-toespraak in 1912, het hy hom by laasgenoemde geskaar. Met die uitbreek van die Eerste Wêreldoorlog in 1914 het Tom Naudé ‘n protesvergadering op Pietersburg teen Suid-Afrikaanse deelname aan die oorlog gelei en geweier om teen die Duitsers in Suidwes-Afrika (nou Namibië) te gaan veg. Dié protes het hom in die Booysen-interneringskamp laat beland, maar na drie maande is hy medies ongeskik bevind en ontslaan. In 1915 is hy as lid van die stad-

sraad van Pietersburg verkies. In die eerste Volksraad-verkiesing nadat Pietersburg as selfstandige kiesafdeling benoem is in 1920, het Tom Naudé hierdie setel, wat as ‘n veilige Suid-Afrikaanse Party-vesting beskou is, op 10 Maart 1920 met 200 stemme vir die Nasionale Party verower. Op daardie tydstip was hy die jongste lid in die Volksraad. Met die algemene verkiesing van 1924 het hy hom teen ‘n naamgenoot, P.J. Naudé, van die Suid-Afrikaanse Party (Sap) verkiesbaar gestel en, om verwarring onder kiesers te vermy, het hy hom amptelik laat nomineer met sy voorletters sowel as sy bynaam, Tom, tussen hakies op die kieslys. Hierdie bynaam het hy reeds op skool gekry. In daaropvolgende verkiesings is hy elke keer as Volksraadslid vir Pietersburg herkies totdat hy in 1961 ‘n senator geword het. Gedurende die koalisie en samesmelting (1933-34) het Tom Naudé by Hertzog gestaan en lid van die Verenigde Party geword. In September 1939 het hy Hertzog se neutraliteitsmosie in die Volksraad gesekondeer. Nadat die mosie verslaan is en Hertzog as eerste minister bedank en ‘n jaar later uit die politiek getree het, het Tom Naudé hom by die Herenigde Nasionale Party of Volksparty aangesluit. Nadat die Nasionale Party in 1948 aan bewind gekom het, is Tom Naudé op 6 Augustus 1948 eenparig as speaker van die Volksraad verkies. In dié hoedanigheid het

hy hom in so‘n mate onderskei dat hy as een van die grootste kenners van die parlementêre prosedure in Suid-Afrika geloof is. Tom Naudé is in Oktober 1950 deur D.F. Malan as minister van Posen Telegraafwese aangestel. Daarna het hy as minister van Gesondheid (1954-56), Finansies (1956-58) en Binnelandse Sake (1958-61) gedien. Op 20 Januarie 1961 het hy as minister bedank om die eerste president van die Senaat van die Republiek van Suid-Afrika te word. Na die afsterwe van die aangewese staatspresident, T.E. Dönges op 11 Mei 1967, is Tom Naudé op 31 Mei 1967 as waarnemende staatspresident aangewys en op 1 Junie 1967 deur regter A.B. Beyers van die Kaapse Hooggeregshof beëdig. Dié pos het hy beklee totdat J.J. Fouché op 10 April 1968 as Staatspresident ingehuldig is. Op 31 Mei 1969 is Tom Naudé in die Volkshospitaal in Kaapstad oorlede na ‘n beroerte. Sy staatsbegrafnis was op 4 Junie 1969 in Pietersbrug waar hy op eie versoek in die natuurreservaat, aan die buitewykw van die stad begrawe is..

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skoolkoerant onder leiding van adjunkhoof L.H. Barnard uitgee. • In die jare tot en met 1965 word die eerste oudTommie, J.J.T. Tiersma as nuwe leerkrag by die skool verwelkom, die leerdertal staan op meer as 700 en die Tommies wen ses van die agt rugbyliga-wedstryde. Ses leerders presteer uitnemend in akademie en behaal die hoogste punte in die eksterne hoëronderwyseksamens in SuidAfrika. Die munisipaliteit stel grond beskikbaar vir die oprigting van nog ‘n skool, die Hoër Handelskool (vandag Hoërskool Noorderland). • In 1965 neem G. Theron die leisels as hoof oor nadat Naudé tot direkteur van die Witwatersrandse Tegniese Kollege bevorder is.

Trompoppies. Tom Naudé se staatsbegrafnis op 4 Junie 1969.

Jool 1957 – die skool sewe jaar oud.

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• Op 22 April 1966 besoek C.R. Swart die skool weer en in 1968 word Theron as die inspekteur aangestel terwyl Z. Benade as skoolhoof waarneem.

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• In 1969 word M.J. Hough as hoof aangestel en hy bly aan tot 1979 waarna F.T. Preller van 1980 tot 2003 skoolhoof was. Preller se opvolger, Ferdie Liddle het onlangs die leisels oorgegee aan Cois Armer wat as waarnemende hoof optree.

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he sixth generation of the BMW 3 Series Sedan, the world’s best-selling premium car, sets new benchmarks in terms of sporting prowess, elegance and comfort. The pioneering history of the 3 Series serves as inspiration for the sports sedan, whose powerful styling represents a fresh interpretation and conscientious development of traditional BMW design cues. The BMW 3 Series face, with flat headlights reaching along as far as the BMW kidney grille, emphasises the elegantly dynamic design of the new BMW 3 Series. The sixth generation of the 3 Series has grown in size compared to its predecessor, with its wide track particularly prominent. The increased length and augmented wheelbase also accentuate its sporting silhouette. Inside the BMW 3 Series Sedan, the noticeable increase in space benefits the rear passengers above all. The BMW 3 Series range is available in a trio of trim and equipment variants – the Sport Line, Luxury Line and Modern Line. Each presents its own individual take on the character of the sports sedan, with exclusive, high-quality material combinations and unbeatable build quality underlining the premium ambience of the new range. Drive and chassis technology have always been key areas of expertise for the brand, and agility and driving dynamics remain outstanding attributes of the BMW 3 Series Sedan. The new car belies its larger dimensions with a kerb weight of 40 kg below that of its predecessor. In addition to the sports performance typical of the brand, the further enhanced levels of comfort on board the 3 Series make a significant contribution to driving pleasure. A choice of three refined, economical and muscular engines all of which feature new BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, is available for the BMW 3 Series Sedan. In addition to the optimised diesel powerplant and the already successful six-cylinder petrol unit, customers can also enjoy the power of the turbocharged four-cylinder variants in the BMW 328i and BMW 320i. These latest-generation petrol engines reward the driver with a dynamic driving experience coupled with reduced fuel consumption and emissions. BMW is the first manufacturer to offer an eight-speed automatic gearbox in the premium mid-size segment. It can be specified in combination with any of the petrol and diesel engines in the range and links up with the Auto Start-Stop function that comes as standard. Compact and exceptionally efficient, it allows the BMW 3 Series to match or outperform models fitted with the standard six-speed manual gearbox in terms of both fuel economy and emissions. The eight-speed automatic brings together shift comfort, dynamic performance and efficiency of the highest order, making it the perfect partner for the sedan’s dynamic potential. As components of the BMW EfficientDynamics technology line-up, the Auto StartStop function, Brake Energy Regeneration, Optimum Shift Indicator and need-based operation of ancillary components also play their part in reducing fuel consumption. Visit or book a test drive at Modern Autohaus, Motorcity, N1 North, Polokwane or contact them at 015 299 8500.

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Lowe Kruger, operasionele hoof, laerskool (voor); Jaco Haasbroek, operasionele hoof, hoërskool; Thys Kachelhoffer, voorsitter, onderwysstigting; Eben Lingenfelder, uitvoerende hoof en Thinus Enslin, gasspreker.

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urro Heuwelkruin het verlede Vrydag te midde van ‘n paar reënbuie die stigting van die skool in ‘n markiestent op die sportterrein herdenk. Dié skool is vanjaar agt jaar oud. Die verrigtinge het met ‘n vaandelparade afgeskop waarna Carel Grundlingh, ‘n plaaslike leraar, met skriflesing en gebed voorgegaan het. Lowe Kruger, operasionele hoof van Curro Heuwelkruin Laerskool het daarna die gaste en leerders verwelkom en die gasspreker en voormalige operasionele hoof van die laerskool, Thinus Enslin aan die woord gestel. Die junior- en seniorkoor het daarna opgetree, waarna ‘n paar stigtingsdag-tradisies

Leerkragte Shani du Toit, Renchia Venter, Bianca van den Bergh en Nelmari Herbst geniet die verversings tydens die stigtingsdagvieringe.

Leerders neem aan die Rainbow Run deel.

Curro Heuwelkruin o.17-span rugbyspeler, André Horn maak skop pale toe.

soos die leierseepkis en die vertoning van die skool se nuwe vaandels gevolg het. Die wolke het swaar in die lug gehang, maar die Kruinies het hulle nie laat afskrik nie. Vrydagmiddag het die leerders, van die kleinste Kiewiet tot die graad 12-leerders, aan die Rainbow Run deelgeneem. Die ouers het ook gewys wat in hulle steek op die rolbalbaan. Vrydagaand het almal tot laat saamgekuier tydens die gewilde Kloekfees en veral die lyndanse het gesorg vir hope pret. Die feesvieringe het Saterdag voortgeduur toe verskeie sportspanne van Curro Heuwelkruin teen skole soos Hoërskool Noorderland, Hoërskool Ben Vorster, Curro Northern Academy en Eagle’s Nest Christian School kragte gemeet het op die sportveld. Curro Heuwelkruin Hoërskool se netbalspanne het teen Hoërskool Noorderland te staan gekom en al hul wedstryde gewen. Die o.14-span het met 4-2 gewen, die o.15-span met 8-1 en die o.17-span met 12-7. Die eerste netbalspan het ‘n vriendskaplike wedstryd teen ‘n span wat saamgestel is uit oud-Kruinies met 6-12 verloor. Curro Heuwelkruin Hoërskool se rugbyspanne het hul spiere teen Ben Vorster gebult, maar die Vossies was net te sterk vir die Kruinies. Curro Heuwelkruin se o.15-span verloor 19-34, die o.16-span 7-50 en die Kruinies se eerste span met 0-34. Die Kruinies se laerskool-rugbyspanne het egter beide hul wedstryde teen Curro Northern Academy gewen. Die o.11-span het Northern Academy met 57-0 geklop en die eerste span het ‘n oorwinning van 80-0 behaal. Teen druktyd was die laerskool-netbaluitslae nog nie beskikbaar nie.

Reese Wynne van Curro Heuwelkruin se o.15-rugbyspan teken ‘n drie vir sy span aan.

Curro Heuwelkruin o.12B-netbalspeler, Nikita Stoltz in aksie.

Ofentse Phogole van Curro Heuwelkruin se o.13Bnetbalspan maak gereed om die bal uit te gooi.

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April 23, 2015

SLC success at Treverton Schools Festival

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‘n Deel van die viole-seksie met Polokwane se eie Stephan de Lange in die middel.

Hoendervleis-oomblikke vir oud en jonk by Simfonia Juventi uitvoering >> Oud en jonk meegesleur deur uitvoering >> Curro Heuwelkruin-leerder se debuut in Polokwane MARKI FRANKEN >>marki.observer@gmail.com Vandat die eerste note van die Triomfantlike Mars uit Verdi se Aïda opgeklink het tot by die laaste note van hul derde encore het die Simfonia Juventi-jeugorkes hul gehoor in Polokwane Saterdagaand in vervoering gehad. Hierdie orkes bestaan uit uitgesoekte lede uit skole wat in die voormalige Transvaal geleë is; ook Polokwane se eie Stephan de Lange, ‘n leerder van Curro Heuwelkruin. Onder leiding van Fanie Jooste het hierdie groep jong musikante bekoor met hul vertolkings van uitgesoekte werke wat hulle in Bolivia Lodge se Limpopo-saal uitgevoer het. Na ‘n kort verwelkoming en skriflesing

deur Akademie Reformia se skoolhoof, Marietha Nel het die aand se vermaak begin. Die hoogtepunt van die aand was sekerlik “In a Gentle Rain” van die moderne komponis Robert Smith. Vandat die eerste druppels met vingerklappe laat val is, tot by die Timpaniedrom se donderweer en ‘n uitstekende klaviersolo, is die gehoor meegesleur en kon mens byna die reëndruppels op jou vel voel val. Terwyl die orkes Rossini se Tarantella uit La Boutiqie Fantastique en Johan Strauss se Frühlingstimmen gespeel het, was dit moeilik om nie op te staan en saam te dans nie. Die gehoorgunsteling van die aand was die Aambeeldkoor uit Verdi se Ill Trovatore. Hamerhoue op ‘n regte aambeeld het gesorg vir dramatiese en opwindende perkussie en die opgewekte musiek het verseker dat elke gehoorlid regop gesit en notisie geneem het. Die sjarmante tjellis, Ingo Meyer het die gehoor laat skaterlag terwyl hy die orkeslede se gasheerouers in die stad bedank het. “Baie dankie vir jul gasvryheid en veral baie baie... báie dankie vir al die kos. Sonder julle sou ons sekerlik aan een of ander skeurbuiksiekte gely het of gesterf het van die honger,” het hy gesê onder luide toejuiging van die gehoor. Dat die konsert bedoel was vir elke lid van die gemeenskap, was duidelik uit die vele jong kinders wat tjoepstil in die gehoor gesit het. Vir hierdie kinders was dit ‘n unieke musiek-ervaring en hulle het oopmond en vasgenael gesit en luister na die klanke wat uit die instrumente gevloei het. Ans Becker, wat die konsert georganiseer het ten bate van Akademie Reformia, het gesê dat die aand ‘n reuse sukses was danksy die harde werk van die ouers en onderwysers van die skool. “Vir elke borg wat gehelp het om hierdie aand moontlik te maak wil ek sê, julle het ‘n belegging gemaak in ons kinders se toekoms. Julle sal eendag die vrugte van hierdie belegging pluk.”

tanford Lake College’s (SLC) first rugby team recently returned from their most successful rugby tour to date. The team attended the Treverton Easter Sports Festival where they faced tough competition from various schools around the country. Their first match saw some exciting rugby and a 47-3 triumph against Woodhill College. They followed up

on their victory and beat Southcity Schools 25-10 the next day. The final game was a much closer and hard fought affair with both teams giving everything and neither willing to concede a single point. Josh de Goede’s well-aimed penalty kick in extra time gave SLC a much celebrated 6-5 win over Maragon College. The team is now looking forward to a hard season ahead.

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Stanford Lake College’s first rugby team. In front are David Morris, Cules Kloppers, Pieter de Witt (Captain), Steve Willson (Coach), Conrad Schmidt (Vice-Captain), Keegan van Jaarsveld, Michael van Zyl and Aidan du Preez. In the middle are Pierre Smalle, Istifah Kalla, Retabiele Matebatha, Rhanda Mongwe, Junior Mashele, Adam McGaffin and Jason Wright. At the back are Edgar Silimela, Thabo Rachidi, Josh de Goede, Dewald Ludick, Austin Johnson, Tristan Baptista, Vusi Muhlari and Bradley Penrose. Absent: Ryan Davidson.

SLC awards cricketers and athletes >> Stanford Lake College (SLC) recently awarded senior learners who have excelled in sport throughout their high school careers. Full Colours, Honours (White Blazers) and Colours (Grade 11) were awarded to cricketers and athletes. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

FOTO’S: MARKI FRANKEN

Fanie Jooste stel die Simfonia Juventijeugorkes aan die gehoor bekend.

Tjello’s lê in gelid in afwagting voor die konsert begin.

Conrad Schmidt has represented the school as member of the first cricket team for three full seasons and in 16 matches – Full Colours.

Makungu Valoyi received Honours (White Blazer) for exceptional leadership, service, dedication and skill in athletics. She also received Full Colours in Grades 10 and 11.

Mfumo Mongwe was awarded Honours in athletics. He attended the National Schools Athletics Meeting held at the Royal Bafokeng Athletics stadium during the April holidays. In the final of the 100 m he placed fifth and finished in under 11 seconds.

Oud en jonk word meegevoer deur die musiek.

Annie Jongbloed en Sannie Roos kuier saam tydens pouse.

Tweede violis Neo Thlagale se familie het die konsert bygewoon om haar te ondersteun. Voor is haar ma, Dikeledi Chabeni, en Lillian Mojapelo saam met Lesedi en Conny Tefu. Agter is Robert Moraba en Pule Tefu.

Full Colours went to Dewald Ludick, Declan Taggart, Pieter de Witt and Karabo Mollo who represented Mopani district in athletics for two years. Tristan Baptista was absent.

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2012 and 2013, or 11% of total mortgages reported as in the Financial Sector Charter (FSC) market by the Banking Association of South Africa (Basa). You could qualify for the Flisp if you’re 18 years or older, you’re competent to legally contract, you fall into the designated earnings bracket, and you have already obtained a bank’s approval in principle for a home loan. Although the programme was initially available only on certain, designated properties - and only on properties that cost less than R 300 000, the Director General of the Department of Human Settlements, Thando Mguli removed these restrictions in August 2014 and qualifying buyers can now apply for assistance to acquire any formal residential property. How it works The size of the subsidy is determined according to monthly income from a minimum of R20 000 to a maximum of R87 000 and it can be used for the purchase of an existing, new or old residential property or a vacant serviced residential stand. You can also put it

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CONTaCT: MaTIE 083 271 5259 1) 4 ha PLOT IVYDALE:R5 500 000.00 On main road, excellent investment potential, 4 bedroom house, 2 bedroom house, workshop and storerooms of ±1000m² 2) 8.9ha TWEEFONTEIN PLOT: R5 800 000.00 4 Bedroom house, 3 bathrooms, 3 living areas, granny flat - own kitchen and bathroom. 8 en suite chalets, big hall with kitchen, 2 big timber decks, sleeping hall for 72 guests, swimming pool, lovely garden, electric fence. Can be used for weddings and other functions. 3) ±160 ha FARM: R5 000 000.00 Close to Mookgophong with large 4 bedroom house and overnight accommodation for 26 people, swimming pool, lapa and conference facilities. Lots of water. Sold as a going concern.

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PLOTS: 1) ROODEPOORT: 26 ha vacant R1 500 000.00 neg 2) ON N1 PRETORIA RD 8.5 ha 3) KALKFONTEIN 8.5ha – 3 houses – urgent sale! FARMS: 1) WATERPOORT ±1500ha GAME FARM 2) PIETERSBURG 300 ha - CATTLE/ CROP FARM + loose assets (100 Bonsmara cattle) 2 houses, strong water; pivot R6 500 000.00 3) BANDELIERKOP – CATTLE/GAME FARM ±950ha 4) ALLDAYS 250 ha 5) PIETERSBURG – 240 ha R4 250 000.00 6) BYLSTEEL ROAD – 400 ha INDUSTRIAL - FOR SALE: 1) Industrial Stand - ± 1.5 ha. R4 500 000.00 excl 2) Developed warehouse and office (SAB area) TO LET: RESIDENTIAL: CONTACT: SAN 072 159 5126 ROOM WITH BATHROOM: UPPER TOWN: R2 750.00 Immediately TOWNHOUSE: BENDOR: R6 000.00 1 April 2 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open-plan living area, garage. TOWNHOUSE: UPPER TOWN: R3 500.00 1 May 1 Bedroom flat. HOUSE: UPPER TOWN: R10 500.00 1 April Golden oldie situated on corner of prominent 5 000 m² stand. HOUSE: UPPER TOWN: R9 000.00 Immediately: Neat 4 Bedrooms, 3 living areas, garage for 4 vehicles, bachelor flat. STER PARK: R11 500.00 Immediately Neat 4 bedroom house with 3 living areas, study, 2½ bathrooms, double garage. PLOT: ON PTA ROAD: R3 000.00 Immediately 2 Bedroom flat 20km from city. TO LET: INDUSTRIAL: CONTACT: STEPHEN 015 287 3300 Industrial: To let: 1) 1000 m² + big yard R30 000.00 excl 2) SAB 320 m² 3) NIRVANA 2 300 m² Warehouse 4) LADANNA ±200m² Warehouse with big yard and office Office Space: 1) CBD -100 m² 2) HAMPTON COURT 220 m², 345 m²

Polokwane Observer

April 23, 2015

Water levels recover despite loadshedding BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com

HOUSE OF THE WEEK

HOUSE IN A PRIVATE ESTATE IN BENDOR - R4 500 000 WEB: 347029

Bed: 4 Bath: 3 Garage: 2

UPPERCLASS, ENTERTAINER’S DREAM SECURE - YOUR DREAM COME TRUE!

This beautiful property is situated in a small private estate named Villa Venusta - Outspan drive. The architectural design has flowing lines but practicality remains the basis! Modern finishes throughout. The garage has ample cupboards and even four cars can fit. The exclusive kitchen has a built-in coffee machine, microwave and cold room. The bar is of solid sleeper wood. Beautiful wooden floors have under floor heating for the winter and all rooms have remote fans. The flatlet has a spacious bathroom and bedroom and the living area walks out into the garden. It also has its own entrance and carport. The entertainment area is a dream for any entertaining family. KARIEN JORDAAN 082 774 7957

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R1 098 000

THIS PROPERTY IS SITUATED IN A QUIET STREET NEAR A LARGE SHOPPING MALL Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garage 1 Seeff Web: 350462 (O) 015 297 1140 GERT VAN STADEN 083 386 6383

POLOKWANE

BRAND NEW HOUSE IN A NEW DEVELOPMENT

Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garage 1 Seeff Web: 339830 (O) 015 297 1140 CHARMAINE VERMEULEN 082 780 5844

R1 800 000

A HOME YOU COULD LOVE TO LIVE IN

Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 6 Garages 4 Seeff Web: 338955 (O) 015 297 1140 MANIE OOSTHUIZEN 082 809 3850

COMMERCIAL BUILDING Commercial property yield 11,2% Rental Income R 84 104,35 + VAT Escalation - 8% Zoning - Business 1 Height - 6 Storeys FAR - 2,0 Coverage - 85% Parking - 3 bays per 100 m² GhA

(O) 015 297 1140 DINEO MOHOLOBELA 072 203 6658

(O) 015 297 1140 LOUISE OOSTHUIZEN 071 609 6256

R885 000

R11 200 000

CHANCE OF A LIFETIME 10 MODERN 2 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSES IN 1 COMPLEX. GREAT INCOME.

Seeff Web: 340428 (O) 015 297 1140 SANNELIE OOSTHUIZEN 082 493 7824

RIETFONTEIN

R5 084 500

Bedrooms 7 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 Seeff Web: 349155 (O) 015 297 1140 HOSEA MOLEKOA 072 485 5155

FUTURA

R6 560 000

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YEARNING FOR SPACE? THIS PLACE IS A DREAM STARTER

Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1 Garage 1 Seeff Web: 350075 (O) 015 297 1140 PHILLIP SCHOEMAN 072 605 1513

FARMS Modimolle Modimolle Messina Messina Polokwane Balule Veekraal Mopanie Polokwane

TEN ON LANE

THIS BEAUTIFUL FARM WITH LOTS OF WATER

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 Garages 2 Seeff Web: 347997

R6 560 000 BENDOR

UNIQUE PROPERTY, VIEWS, SPACE AND EXCELLENT LOCATION

Sektor 4 polisiëringsforum kies voorsitter Johan Retters is die nuutverkose voorsitter van die Polokwane Sektor 4-gemeenskapspolisiëringsforum (GPF). Retters is verlede Donderdag tydens die GPF se vierde vergadering van die jaar verkies. Saam met Retters is polisiesektorbestuurder Albert Sekgaphola. Die Sektor 4 GPF vergader elke Donderdagaand in die park oorkant Laerskool Pietersburg-Oos om misdaadprobleme in Bendor te bespreek. Vir meer inligting skakel Retters by 072 116 9396.

DOUBLE-STOREY FAMILY HOME TO LET

Consists of 4 spacious bedrooms (all en suite), main bedroom with private balcony. Spacious open-plan kitchen and dining room, scullery and walk-in pantry. Big lounge and upstairs TV room. Outside entertainment area and big garden with lots of potential. Two lock-up garages, large enough for added storage space. Beautiful, tranquil surroundings, 8 km out of town.

R9 500.00 P/m + dep. Endriette 084 4511 281

Workshop space: 2 230m² Rental income. Office space: 140m² Seeff Web: 345349 (O) 015 297 1140 ANNELISE BOOYSEN 079 490 9569

INDUSTRIAL 21ha 55ha 44ha 152ha 37ha 21ha 149ha 724ha 359ha

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R1 145 000

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BENDOR

POLOKWANE

The water situation in the city recovered remarkably despite the incidents of load shedding that occured during the past week. No serious instances of water shortages were reported. The latest report from the municipality indicates the levels of the new 50 and 30 megalitre reservoirs at 50% and 42% respectively, while the level of the Potgieter Avenue reservoir was at 64% and the old 30 megalitre reservoir at 48%. The Seshego reservoir that was empty two weeks ago has recovered to 45% and the reservoir in Extension 34 remains at a constant 95%.

R 1,870,000 R 2,195,000 R 2,530,000 R 2,750,000 R 2,200,000 R 3,080,000 R 3,295,000 R 6,600,000 R 7,350,000

INVEST TODAY, REAP THE REWARD TOMORROW! • VACANT LAND - R 1,910,000 2 151 m² Seeff Web: 349771 • VACANT LAND - R 1,910,000 2 151 m² Seeff Web: 349770 • BUILDING - R 4,375,000 Rental income 2382 m² Seeff Web: 348805 • BUILDING - R 4,375,000 Rental income 2250 m² Seeff Web: 348801 (O) 015 297 1140 LEOPOLD SENEKAL 082 462 1514

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FAUNA PARK: R4,2 MIL NEG.! Business office, corner of Thabo Mbeki and Gazelle streets. Consists of 8 offices, 2 garages and ample parking. Best visibility for your business.

BODORP: R1 395 000 Old world charm with lots of woodwork and builtins. 4 Bedr, 2 bathr home, study, sewing room, 2 garages and domestic quarters

BENDOR: R660 000 Villa Timonice. Own your own 2 bedr, 1 bathr townhouse in a small complex. 1 Carport.

LE E SO DAT N A M

STER PARK: R1 270 000 A spacious 4 bedr, 2 bathr townhouse with a loft, 2 garages and 2 carports.

ACACIA ESTATE: R995 000 For the investor. A freestanding 3 bedr, 2 bathr LE E house in an estate. No garage. Carport. SO DAT AN

April 23, 2015

Polokwane Observer

Beauty with brains ready to be Miss Commonwealth >> ‘The pageant is going to be a challenge but fun and exciting’ >> Involved in motivational talks at schools.

AIDA POLOKWANE

Motsatsi Manabile.

ROSEMARY 082 804 9725

RETHABILE GARDENS NOW SELLING

STANDS AVAILABLE IN RETHABILE GARDENS DEPENDING ON SIZE: FROM R182 710 TO R210 540

IVY DALE • R2 295 000

BENDOR • R1 650 000

FLORA PARK • R1 290 000

FLORA PARK • R1 490 000

SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME. REF NO: 91344160610 Calm elegant open-plan living area. Modern kitchen with granite tops. Loft which can be used as a study. Cinema for entertaining, splash pool plus braai area. Close to Northern Muslim School. View now and fall in love. 1 2 Carports 0 4 2 GRETHA • 082 802 1874

ENTERTAINER’S DELIGHT! REF NO: 91344160268 Beautiful neat modern and spacious family home with granite tops in kitchen. Great for entertainers situated in a sought after area. Covered patio with built-in braai walking out to pool and garden. Staff quarters. Here today gone tomorrow. 1 2 Carports 2 3 2 GRETHA • 082 802 1874

F A M I LY H O M E . REF NO: 91344191784 Neat property with newly renovated kitchen and bathrooms. Close to schools and shopping centre. Swimming pool, patio and braai. Huge entertainment area on top floor. Call today to view.

BEAUTIFUL FAMILY HOME IN QUIET AREA. REF NO: 91344189240 Entertainment area leading to pool and lapa. Gym room. Beautiful kitchen cupboards. Lovely garden and borehole. Electric fence. Close to schools and shopping malls. Call today. Owner is awaiting offers. INA • 079 597 8636 1 2 Carports 0 3 2

0 Carports 0

3 2

INA • 079 597 8636

FLORA PARK • R645 000

SESHEGO • R600 000

PENINA PARK • R1 500 000

MÔREGLOED • R740 000

YOUR OWN RETIREMENT HOME. REF NO: 91344179232

PERFECT LOCK-UP-AND-GO. REF NO: 91344181114 Clean house. Spacious family home on 372 m² stand. A dream kitchen with beautiful cupboards and gorgeous main bedroom. Peaceful surroundings and good neighbours. Call now. 0 0 Carports 0 3 2 JAMES • 072 236 7310

A SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME. REF NO: 91344190030 Well positioned family home with excellent finishes. Laminated floors in bedrooms and tiled living area. Fireplace, 2 lounges, dining, study, laundry and scullery. Plus visitors’ house with shower and toilet. Braai area. Close to all amenities. Good security. Don’t delay.

FOR FIRST TIME BUYERS. REF NO: 91344188987 Duplex townhouse, corner unit with a small private small garden. Centrally located within easy access to schools, doctors, hospitals and CBD area. Be the proud owner. Waiting for your call. 0 1 Carports 0 2 2 RINA • 082 929 9171

Newly built in popular retirement village. Peaceful and tranquil surroundings. Excellent security and affordable levies. Suitable for the over 50s. Don’t delay. Call now. 0 1 Carports 0 1 1 INA • 079 597 8636

EDUAN PARK • R1 620 000

SESHEGO • R520 000

A REAL FAMILY HOME. REF NO: 91344182140 A home with lots of potential. Secure parking. Pool and lapa. Quiet area and well located. Walking distance to church and schools. Make this home yours. Call me now!

LOVELY HOUSE. REF NO: 91344184108 A neat property with lots of space to extend. Do not overlook all the potential. Make your own improvements and watch your investment grow. Close to all amenities. Make your offer. 0 2 Carports 0 2 1 SIMON • 082 476 8916

RINA • 082 929 9171

2 Carports 0

JACOB • 082 466 8366

AFRICAN JEWEL • R510 000 FIRST TIME BUYER! REF NO: 91344187409 Neat house in African Jewel. Close to school, public transport, doctors and shopping centre. Enough space for extension. Walled and a lockable garage. Call me for an appointment.

1 Carports 0

2 2

SIMON • 082 476 8916

RETHABILE GARDENS • R740 000 RARE FIND! REF NO: 913441 90772 Well built house with spacious rooms. In a well sought after neighbourhood of Rethabile Gardens with total building size of 85 m² and walled on all sides. Priced to go. Call for viewing arrangements. 0 0 Carports 0 3 1 VICTOR • 073 066 6805

B A A IN CK R K ET

2 Carports 2

3 2

P TORIC G ED O

4 3

STER PARK • R1 795 000

POLOKWANE • R2 400 000

SESHEGO • R400 000

LEBOWAKGOMO • R750 000

BIG PRICE REDUCTION. REF NO: 91344171649 Superb family home - near to schools and shopping centres - spacious open plan living areas with well planned kitchen. Lapa swimming pool, store room, bar. 3 Wendy houses - carport for 3 cars - wooden garage doors electrified as well as remote controlled gate and electric fenced - 4 security cameras are keeping an eye on your safety. Please act now to arrange a viewing.

PA L M I E T F O N T E I N . REF: 91344191905 This is a plot for a big family. A main house with a granny flat and 2 x 2 bedroom flats with an additional income of R6 000 pm. 4 ha macadamia trees - two boreholes. Main house electric fenced with automated sliding gates and pool. Call now to view. 1 LOUWRENS • 082 958 6632 3 Carports 0 3 2

PERFECT FAMILY HOME. REF NO: 91344191911 A home perfect for newlywed couples and first buyers. Consists of 3 bedrooms - one bathroom - lounge and kitchen. Lockable gate. Close to schools and shops. Call now to view. 0 0 Carports 0 3 1 JACOB • 082 466 8366

MAGNIFICENT BUY REF NO: 91344188905 Magnificent buy. In popular area. Excellent exterior finishes but finishes to be completed inside. This could be your dream home. It also offers a large main bedroom. Make an offer today.

4 2

2 Carports 2

JP • 076 922 0686

HOUSES TO LET

TOWNHOUSES TO LET

IVY PARK BENDOR

R 4 000 R 17 500 R 13 000 R 13 000 DALMADA R 7 150 RETHABILE GARDENS R 4 500 R 4 500 R 4 500 SERALA VIEW R 7 500 R 6 390 HOSPITAL PARK R 10 500

Area Lebowakgomo 91344188712 Rethabile Gardens 91344190138 Ster Park 91344191893 Woodhill 91344187628 Serala View 91344190298

PHOTO: LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK

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

EACH FRANCHISE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

Tel: 015 295 3134

LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK >>leandri.observer@gmail.com A passionate Motsatsi Manabile, a 29-yearold Mankweng optometrist, is a beauty with brains who recently received the happy news that she has made it to the top 30 finalists of this year’s Miss Commonwealth title. The announcement followed a workshop presented by the organisers in Johannesburg in March to help ready the entrants for the pageant. “The pageant is going to be a challenge but also fun and exciting. It will all be worth it at the end. I am very optimistic that I will bring the crown home and feel very humbled to be on stage with such phenomenal women,” Manabile said. In May, during a second workshop, the top 30 finalists will be judged on their appearance and how they handle themselves during an interview. The 16 finalists will then be announced to contest in the final scheduled for 12 September at Gold Reef City. Manabile first made her mark in the pageant world at the age of 21 and has won titles such as Miss Polokwane Show 2008, Miss Limpopo First Princess 2009/10 and Miss Medunsa First Princess 2010. She is not just a beautiful woman but has also proved her competence on academic terrain as well. She completed her Grade 12 at Kobe Senior Secondary School in Lebowakgomo in 2002 and is currently in her final year for an MBChB degree at Sefako Makgatho Health Science University. She is a member of the organising committee for the Miss Tlou Segolela Sports Development contest, sole organiser of the prestigious Miss Mankweng pageant and actively engaged in delivering motivational talks at schools. “I entered the 2015 Miss Commonwealth South Africa pageant because I saw it as a platform for me to grow as an individual, especially because the finalists are challenged to negotiate with local businesses for sponsorship, thereby sharpening our business skills. Above all it is a platform for me to inspire young people to not let society limit them but to rather soar for greater heights. I want to be a role model and inspiration to others.” Businesses interested in sponsoring her participation in the pageant can reach her at manabilem@ gmail.com. Readers can also vote for Mashao by texting ‘Motsatsi Manabile’ to 35554 at R3 per SMS.

ANTON 082 443 6039

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2 3 4 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 4

1 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 2

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R 210 000 R 1 510 000

545

R 385 000

1080

R 400 000

HANTI 084 549 5928

JAMES 072 236 7310

3 2 1 3 3

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Agent Jacob Mkhabela 082 466 8366 Simon Mathebula 082 476 8916 J.P Lopes 076 922 0686 Gretha Alberts 082 802 1874 Simon Mathebula 082 476 8916

LOUWRENS 082 958 6632

PETER GRETHA 073 219 4538 082 802 1874

2 Carports 0

JAMES • 072 236 7310

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OFFICES TO LET

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Price R 120 000

R 5 000 R 6 000 R 4 500 R 7 000 R 5 800

BENDOR LADANNA

SCHOEMAN

STANDS

2525

Diamond Arrow Award 1st Overall

2 2 + Flat 1 1 + Flat

IVY PARK BODORP

3 2

190M²

R25 700 PM

165M²

R19 600 PM

190M²

R16 500 PM

36M²

R7 185 PM

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

ELMARIE - 082 977 7020

We Would Like To Welcome Eddie Makhuvele To Our Real Estate Team! VICTOR 073 066 6805

ELMARIE 082 977 7020

JACOB 082 466 8366

INA 079 597 8636

SIMON 082 476 8916

KOWIE 082 854 0452

JP LOPES RINA 082 929 9171 076 922 0686

Eddie 082 767 7648

EVERYTHING WE TOUCH TURNS TO SOLD

Polokwane Observer

April 23, 2015

KAMPHERBEEK TWINE & POGRUND

TO LET Pola Court Compensatie Elim Plein St Kiepersol

R2 000 R2 300 R2 800 R3 000 R3 000 R3 400 R6 000 R7 000

01/05/2015 Immediately Immediately 01/05/2015 Immediately Immediately Immediately Immediately

R4 300 R4 300 R5 300 R5 300 R5 800

01/05/2015 Immediately Immediately Immediately Immediately

Mikenos Manor R5 800 3 Bedr, 2 bathr, carport.

Immediately

Bendor Gardens Eastlee Serala Village Shaluka’s Plains Andante

25A Biccard Street • Tel: 015 295 0420/21

Room with bathroom. Room with bathroom. Bachelor. Bachelor. Bachelor. 1 Bedr, 1 bathr, carport. Bachelor - Furnished. 1 Bedr, 1 batr, carport. Furnished. 2 Bedr, 1 bathr, carport. 2 Bedr, 2 bathr, carport. 3 Bedr, 2 bathr, carport. 3 Bedr, 2 bathr, carport. 3 Bedr, 2 bathr, garage, garden.

Matome Ralebipi, Roads Agency Limpopo (Ral) Chairperson, Maselaganye Matji, Ral’s Chief Executive Officer, Cornelius Ruiters, Executive Director: CSIR Built Environment and Rachel Chikwamba, Group Executive, CSIR Strategic Alliances and Communication, at the signing of the MOA. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Roads Agency Limpopo forms strategic partnership with CSIR BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com

Roads Agency Limpopo (Ral) and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) have signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to cooperate in various important areas of the two institutions’ businesses. The signing ceremony, that took place in Pretoria, was attended by Ral Board Chairperson, Matome Ralebipi, and CSIR Executives. “Everyone matters,” is how the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of Ral, Maseleganye Matji explains how important all the role players are. “It is significant that the signed MOA will contribute to ensure that the Province prioritise and construct quality roads infrastructure. Among other areas that the MOA focuses on are road network planning, road infrastructure management, construction, maintenance, traffic engineering and human capacity development in road traffic safety management,” Matji stated in a media release. “It is highly crucial for Ral to establish more similar relationships in order to improve in relevant areas, including research, scientific-, engineering- and technical services which add value to various aspects of Ral’s business process”. According to Matji, the MOA will also assist in the transfer of skills, development and innovation technologies, and systems for supporting infrastructure delivery. The signing of the MOA comes shortly after MEC for Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure, Jerry Ndou, presented his budget speech in the Provincial Legislature. During the speech, Ndou said that other partnership agreements with Anglo American and other mining companies are at an advanced stage and will be finalised soon. “We also seek to consolidate resources for funding roads in the province and resuscitate the service level agreement with ABSA on the contractor development programme aimed at supporting small and emerging contractors in Limpopo,” Ndou is quoted to have said.

Updated stats on Easter traffic RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com Final road statistics for the Easter weekend recently released by the Department of Transport, Safety, Security and Liaison confirmed that 59 people lost their lives on Limpopo roads this Easter. Last year 28 accidents resulted in 48 fatalities while 59 persons were killed in 39 deadly accidents this year. Spokesperson of the department, Kagiso Mootane, said 125 accidents were reported in the province with speeding the cause in 46 of the cases. Pedestrians were the cause of 23 accidents followed by motorists changing lanes unsafely at ten. Other causes reported were unsafe following distance (8), stray animals (5), unsafe overtaking (6), tyre bursts (8) and drunken driving (4). Vehicles mostly involved were sedans (99) followed by bakkies at 48 and minibus taxis at 21. Six heavy vehicles, seven buses and one motorcycle were also involved in accidents.

April 23, 2015

Polokwane Observer

NEWS

Westenburg Sekondêre Skool maak geskiedenis

April 23, 2015

42 OBSERVER polokwane

>> Leerders met dié skool se eerste skoolvlag verras >> ‘Dit is ‘n wonderlike oomblik vir ons skool’

Mothiba Pholosho, hoofmeisie, Heleen Peasnall, kringbestuurder van die departement van onderwys, Bettie Boom, adjunkhoof van Westenburg Sekondêre Skool en Lawrence Adams, hoofseun.

LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK >>leandri.observer@gmail.com

estenburg Sekondêre Skool sal op 25 Mei hul 30ste verjaardag vier en die verjaardagvieringe het Maandagoggend afgeskop met ‘n baie spesiale vlaghysing. Vir die eerste keer in die skool se geskie-

ANTON 082 443 6039

AIDA POLOKWANE

15A Schoeman Street, Polokwane, 0700, P.O. Box 1961, Polokwane, 0699 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 Tel: 015 295 3134

NOW SELLING POPuLAR RETHABILE gARDENS - R513 995 Brand new home in popular Rethabile Gardens. Offers practical layout, good finishes and spacious rooms. A carport has been added for your comfort. Call today to view. Ref: 91344190541 Peter Ragophala 073 219 4538 Bed: 2 Bath: 2 Car: 1

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DON’T MISS OuT! - R643 851 Superb dwelling in the process of being constructed in Rethabile Gardens. Good quality finishes. Close to most amenities and transport routes. These houses are selling fast. Call now to view. Ref: 91344176980 Victor Monyepao 073 066 6805 Bed: 3 Bath: 2

STANDS AVAILABLE IN RETHABILE GARDENS DEPENDING ON SIZE: FROM R182 710 TO R210 540

YOu WILL FALL IN LOVE WITH THIS HOME - R548 255 Newly constructed home in popular Rethabile Gardens waiting for an owner to move in. Transport available and not far from most amenities. Call now!. Ref: 91344180963 Simon Mathebula 082 476 8916 Bed: 3 Bath: 2 Car: 1

YOu WILL FALL IN LOVE WITH THIS HOME - R634 900 Brand new, well constructed home in Rethabile Gardens on 309 m² stand. Good finishes. Carport. Popular area. Close to most amenities. Don’t delay. Ref: 91344180959 James Maoto 072 236 7310 Bed: 2 Bath: 1 Car: 1

Leerders van Westenburg Sekondêre Skool luister aandagtig na Jimmy Steele, waarnemende skoolhoof tydens die vlaghysingseremonie.

14 0 59 9 2 SLIGHT

HANNELIE ERNEST

MABATHO

PHILIP

SANRI

Estate Agents & Auctioneers | 23 Thabo Mbeki Street RI SAN

denis het die skool se eie vlag aan die vlagpaal gewapper. Die eer het hoofseun Lawrence Adams te beurt geval om die blou, geel en wit vlag, waarop die woorde “Verkry wysheid en verkry insig” pronk, vir die eerste keer te hys. Wat hierdie vlag veral spesiaal maak is dat die leerders betrokke was by die ontwerp daarvan. Die graad 12-raad se uitvoerende komitee het ontwerpvoorstelle van We Brand It ontvang, waarna hule hul gunstelingontwerp gekies het. Waarnemende skoolhoof Jimmy Steele het aan Polokwane Observer gesê dat die vlaghysing ‘n wonderlike oomblik vir die hele skool was. “Dit was nog altyd een van my drome vir die skool om ‘n amptelike skoolvlag te hê. ‘n Skoovlag maak die leerders trots op hulle skool,” het hy gesê. ‘n Voormalige leerder van Steele, Alet Bisset het die nuwe skoolvlag asook ‘n Suid-Afrikaanse landsvlag aan Westenburg Sekondêre Skool geskenk. Die landsvlag is saam met die skoolvlag gehys.

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KONTAK MY BY 082 564 9035 VIR AL U EIENDOMSBEHOEFTES EN NAVRAE 082 458 4239 1) TO LET OND CENTRAL CBD- Retail space: M Y Street: 348 m² @ R24 430 pm. RA KrugerKruger Street: 325 m² @ R22 815 pm.

Landdros Maré north: 125 m² @ R 9 000pm Landdros Maré north: 500 m² @ R35 000pm CBD-Offices: CBD EAST: 326 m², 110 m² and 123 m² @ R60/m². Parking available. Thabo Mbeki Street: 66 m² @ R110/m². Biccard Street: 160 m² @ R85/m² (g/ floor) and @ R75/m² (1st floor) WAREHOUSES/WORKSHOPS: Superbia: Modern warehouse with good exposure and covered load-bays etc.: 2100 m² @ R35/m² 2 Warehouses each 270 m² @ R10 000pm neg. Ladine: 500 m² workshop/warehouse @ R16 500 pm Laboria: Warehouse: 500 m² @ R17 000pm. Warehouse: 1 100 m² @ R25 500pm. ALL FIGURES QUOTED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE OF VAT.

072 696 6004

emotlau@webmail.co.za EST ERN 1. CBD: OFFICE POTENTIAL - PROPERTIES

RANGING FROM R1.4M TO R1.8M 2. UPPER TOWN: WE DO HAVE GUARANTEED BUYERS FOR YOUR HOUSE RANGING BETWEEN R1.2M AND R1.4M. 3. FAUNA PARK AND OLD FLORA PARK: CREDIT WORTHY CLIENTS QUALIFYING BETWEEN R1.1M AND R1.4 AVAILABLE, NO BANK DECLINES. PLEASE GIVE US CALL TODAY FOR US TO SELL YOUR PROPERTIES. 4) MANKWENG- R400 000. DONT MIS THIS ONE! IT COMPRISES 3 BEDROOMS, BATHROOM WITH SEPARATE TOILET, SPACIOUS STAND. 5) MANKWENG- R650 000. LIVE LIKE A KING IN THIS SPACIOUS HOME COMPRISING 4 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHROOMS and GARAGE on a BIG STAND. We need houses to sell around Savannah Mall. Please speak to Ernest, your recognised agent, for assistance today.

072 323 9386

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BENDOR: RANGE R950k. Must have 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, dining room/lounge, kitchen and a lock-up garage! Pre-qualified buyer is waiting, phone me urgently please! 2. SESHEGO ZONE: R650 000 Beautiful 3 bedroom house with dining room, kitchen, lounge, 2 bathrooms and double garage. Loads of paving!

EstatE agEnts • EiEndomsagEntE Since 1960

THEO OIS PROPERTY TO SELL, AND ARE ALSO C PROFESSIONAL PROPERTY AND FRAN ND DECEASED ESTATE VALUATORS. O M Francois 082 4466 740 RAY WE REQUIRE COMMERCIAL

Theo 082 990 7275/ Raymond 082 458 4239

083 747 2056 mabathomabotja@gmail.com THO A B MA IF YOU WANT TO SELL YOUR PROPERTY

3. SESHEGO ZONE 1: R350 000 (NEGOTIABLE) A four room home newly renovated!!! Qualified buyers are waiting: Call your area specialist now!!

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME!! 1) MAHLAKO A PHAAHLA – R230 000: A vacant stand. The very last stand in the market, call now!! 2) SESHEGO ZONE 4 – R460 000: 3 bedrooms, bathroom, lounge, kitchen, garage. Call now for an appointment!! 3) FLAT IN LADANNA – R420 000: 2 Bedrooms, bathroom, lounge, kitchen and a carport. Call me now for viewing!!!

E NELI you want tohannelie@theogoosen.co.za list your property, phone any HAN agent, ifIfyou want to sell your property, phone me!!

philipinsa@gmail.com IP GAME FARMS: PHIL1. Alldays: 629 Ha, unimproved, partly game fenced. Excellent opportunity for Game

083 412 0009

1) BENDOR VILLAGE-R3.7Mil. FAMILY HOME - PRICED TO SELL! Beautiful 5 bedroom home with 3½ bathrooms, study, office, formal lounge and dining room, open-plan TV-room/kitchen with separate scullery, 2 ovens. Computerised irrigation with own borehole. Under-floor heating and air-conditioning. Large double garage with LOADS of built-in cupboards! Entertainment veranda and swimming pool. Kids play area. Do NOT miss this one !! 2) LUXURIOUS TOWNHOUSE IN EDUAN PARK @R 780 000.00 (Neg) (SOLE MANDATE) Spacious 100 m² with 2 sunny bedrooms, 1½ modern bathrooms, openplan living area and modern kitchen, single garage. Private yard with its own splash pool and built –in barbeque. LAST OF THE 5 UNITS IN THIS COMPLEX!!! (Urgent sale!) 3) 6 x FLATS IN LADANNA - R399 000 each. 2 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom, open-plan living area, carport. 4) Elmadal: Vacant plot, 4,2ha @ R660 000. 5) Elmadal – R2 Mil: Modern, 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open-plan kitchen, lounge/dining room area, entertainment area, 2 garages, 1 bedroom Wendy House. 4.2ha (Stunning plot!) 6) Elmadal –R1.640 Mil: 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge/dining room area, entertainment area, 2 garages. 4.2ha (Golden Oldie!) 7)STANDS! 1 045 m² R800 000 Thornhill (Urgent sale!) 682 m² R430 000 Northview (Urgent sale!) 1 046 m² R870 000 Celtic Lodge 7) OFFICE: 108 m² - R760 000 CBD AREA

Lawrence Adams, hoofseun van Westenburg Sekondêre Skool hys die landsvlag.

082 937 3683

Farm development: R 3 228 000 + VAT 2. Alldays: 428 Ha, well developed with Large Farm house and Hunters Camp, Partially game fenced: R 5 400 000, + VAT 3. Alldays: 1 057ha. Fully developed, with large farm house and hunters’ camp: R 7M. Going concern. Under option! 4. POLOKWANE: 2 000ha, stunningly beautiful Game farm with 5-star Hunters’ Lodge, well stocked with game, 3 Title deeds, 35 km from CBD: R 22M (going concern.) CATTLE FARMS / BEESPLASE: 1. North-East of Alldays: 2 460 Ha. 10 Ha under Irrigation part of a well-developed Cattle Farm @ R6 300/ha (VAT REG.) 2. Munnik area: 4 300ha (6 Title deeds)fully developed cattle farm with high carrying capacity @ R6 500/ha VAT REG. IRRIGATION FARMS/ BESPROëIING: 1. Dendron: 500ha, 1 x 18 Ha Centre Pivot with 5 x 18 Ha Circles, 9 equipped boreholes, 2 cement dams, farm house, 1 200 m² steel shed, excel-lent grazing: R 6 480 000 + Vat. Under option! 2. Dendron: 850 HA : 50ha under irrigation 2 x 17.5ha pivot,1x10 ha Pivot,1 x 5 ha pivot, a further 64ha equipped for irrigation, 50ha dry land, 650 000 m³ earth dam in Hout River. 26 fully equipped boreholes, fully equipped potato packing shed , all farming equipment included (tractors, planters etc .…): R 25 670 000. No land claims. Going concern. LIFE STYLE FARMS: SOUTPANSBERG, 656ha, Breath taking breakaway mountain farm, 2 bedroom chalet built into rocky outcrop, open-air bathroom with stunning mountain views, hunters’ camp, stone built cattle kraal, fresh water stream, 2 equipped boreholes, earth dam, solar panels, game fenced, Game: 40+ wildebeest, 40+ water buck, 50+ impala, 100+ bush buck, leopards and baboons, 4 x 4 a must: R 5.4M. (Urgent Sale, owner has relocated!) WANTED: GAME, CATTLE, IRRIGATION, LIFESTYLE FARMS FOR SALE IN LIMPOPO PROVINCE

Hoofmeisie, Mothiba Pholosho en hoofseun, Lawrence Adams van Westenburg Sekondêre Skool met dié skool se eerste skoolvlag.

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STORAGE

STORAGE TO LET 4 km from SAB on LTT Road from R550 p.m. Contact Johan 083 459 7046 __________________ STORAGE TO LET We can store from bikes to big boats. From R400 p.m. Polokwane Self Storage. 082 446 4574 / 082 964 4139 / __________________

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 __________________

SERVICES

CONFERENCE FACILITIES From 20 to 400 delegates. Weddings, funerals, theme parties, ethnic. Contact 015 295 5264 Cell 079 899 5405 ___________________ MAINTENANCE & CONSTRUCTION Revamp offices, houses, plots, small building jobs, plumbing, painting, tiling & electrical. SOUTHGATE Contact Danie 079 894 8963 ___________________

VEHICLES

LAAT EK U ‘N AANBOD VIR U MOTOR OF BAKKIE MAAK VOOR U INRUIL SODOENDE KAN U SPAAR Kontak Neels 083 459 7177 __________________

FOR SALE GENERAL

BOSVELD BRAAIHOUT 50+ sakke @ R15, afgelewer of beskikbaar by Rabestraat 37B. Skakel Gert 082 662 7731 __________________

LET FLATS 21 TO & T/HOUSES TO LET BACHELOR FLAT 1 bedroom up to 3 bedrooms in secure area. Contact 015 295 5264 Cell 079 899 5405 __________________

LEEUWKUIL ESTATE BACHELOR UNIT Safe surroundings, 7km out of town. R2 200 p.m. Tel 084 451 1281 __________________ ROOMS BACHELOR 1 BEDROOM FLATS spaza shop, warehouses and workshops. Contact Andre 072 765 0507 072 133 0952 __________________ TUINWOONSTEL VIR ENKELPERSOON Geen troeteldiere. Faunapark. R3 500 plus dep. W&L ingesluit. Skakel 083 443 2706 __________________ MEENTHUIS TE HUUR 3 Slaapkamer, en suite, ingeboude braai, toesluit motorhuis in Eagles Crest. Baie veilig en mooi, klein tuintjie. R7 000 + dep. Kontak Danie 083 630 1109 081 450 4509 __________________

TO LET HOUSES

2 SLP HUIS OP PLOT TE HUUR 8km op Dendron pad. Elektries omhein, veilig met tuin R4 000 p.m. + dep. W&L en tuinjong ing. Beskikbaar 1 Mei. Skakel 082 588 5520 __________________ HUIS TE HUUR MôREGLOED 4 Slaapkamers, 2 badkamers, moderne kombuis, swembad, lapa. R13 200 p.m. W&L dep. R19 800. Kontak 082 804 6230 __________________ HOUSE TO LET IN BENDOR Phone 082 666 8347 081 468 5488 __________________ HOUSES PENINA PARK - R7 250 3 bedr, 2 bathr, study, 2 living area, 2 garages, borehole. IVY PARK - R5 100 3 Bedr, 2 bathr, 1 living area, 2 garages. STER PARK - R11 550 5 Bedr, 3 bathr, 2 garages, 2 living areas. BENDOR - R14 500 4 Bedr, 2 bathr, 3 living area, bar, swimming pool, lapa. TOWNHOUSES LADANNA - R4 500 2 Bedr, 2 bathr, 1 carport. BENDOR - R6 100 3 Bedr, 2 bathr, 1 carport, Wendy house. FLATS DORP ST - R4 250 2 Bedr, bathr, carport, living area. RABé ST - R4 250 2 Bedr, bathr, carport, living area. IVY DALE - R3 600 1 Bedr, bathr, living area, kitchen. PLOTS DALMADA - R3 950 2 Bedr, living area, kitchen. OFFICES CBD - R2 500 FURNISHED OFFICES - R2 600 MARSHALL ST - R10 270 MARSHALL ST - R25 400 HANS V RENSBURg ST - R11 000 BENDOR - R34 000 THYS – 083 702 0768 AUDREY – 072 632 7117 MARTIN – 060 666 5432

FOR SALE PROPERTY

THREE BEDROOM HOUSE FOR SALE IN SESHEGO, ZONE 5 Cash buyers only. Contact Jennifer 082 935 8159 __________________

FOR SALE BUSINESS

BUSINESS FOR SALE IN CBD, POLOKWANE R200 000 Contact 072 718 2164 __________________

ACCOM MODATION

SOUTHGATE COUNTRY LODGE Overnight accommodation from R350 p.n. Contact 015 295 5264 ___________________

GENERAL

AMENDMENT OF POLOKWANE/PERSKEBULT TOWNPLANNING SCHEME 2007 (AMENDMENT SCHEME 510) I Johannes Hendrik Lerm of Hannes Lerm & Associates being the authorised agent of the owner of Erf 1697 Pietersburg Extension 3, hereby give notice in terms of Section 56(1)(b)(i) of the Town Planning and Township Ordinance, 1986 (Ordinance 15 of 1986) that I have applied to the Polokwane Municipality for the Amendment of the Polokwane/Perskebult Townplanning Scheme 2007 as follows: a. The zoning will change from “Special for home Improvement Centre” to “Special for Home Improvement Centre with a shop of 1500m² Particulars of the application will lie for inspection during normal office 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 Mare Street, Polokwane for a period of 28 Days from 17 April 2015. Objections to or representations in respect of the applications must be lodged with or made in writing tot the Manager: Spatial Planning and Land Use Management at the above address or at P O Box 111 Polokwane, 0700 within a period of 28 days from 17 April 2015. Address of Agent Hannes Lerm & Associates P O Box 2231 Polokwane 0700 16/4 23/4 ___________________ DIE WYSIGING VAN DIE POLOKWANE/PERSKEBULT DORPSBEPLANNINGSKEMA 2007 (WYSIGINGSKEMA 510) Ek Johannes Hendrik Lerm van Hannes Lerm & Medewerkers synde die gemagtigde agent van die

eienaar van Erf 1697 Pietersburg UItbreiding 3 Uitbreiding 120 gee hiermee ingevolge artikel 56 (1) (b) (i) van die Ordonansie op Dorpsbeplanning en Dorpe 1986 (Ordonansie 15 van 1986) kennis dat ek by die Polokwane Munisipaliteit aansoek gedoen het om die wysiging van die Polokwane/ Perskebult Dorpsbeplanningskema 2007 deur die volgende hersonering: a. Die sonering sal verander van “Spesiaal vir Huisverbeteringsentrum” na “Spesiaal vir Huisverbeteringsentrum met ‘n Winkel van 1500m²” Besonderhede van die aansoek lê ter insae gedurende gewone kantoorure by die kantoor van die Bestuurder: Ruimtelike Beplanning en Grondgebruikbeheer, Direktoraat Beplanning en Ontwikkeling, Polokwane Munisipaliteit, eerste vloer, wesvleuel, Burgersentrum Landdros Marestraat Polokwane vir ‘n tydperk van 28 dae vanaf 17 April 2015. Besware teen of vertoë ten opsigte van die aansoek moet binne ‘n tydperk van 28 dae vanaf 17 April 2015 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: Hannes Lerm & Medewerkers Posbus 2231 Polokwane 0700 16/4 23/4 ___________________ NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACT (ACT NO. 107 OF 1998) Project Name: Proposed establishment of Palmietfontein extension 1 township with two (2) industrial erven on portion 4 of the farm Palmietfontein 684 LS. Location and Activities: The proposed project entails the filling station with a combined storage capacity of 276 cubic meters (1 diesel tank, 2 unleaded petrol tanks, (93 and 95 unleaded petrol) 1 lead replacement and 3 leaded petrol tanks) fast food outlet and a car wash. The development also includes a warehouse/pack house/distribution centre for fruit and vegetables. The proposed development will take place on portion 4 of the farm Palmietfontein 684 LS at Polokwane within Polokwane Local Municipality of Capricorn District Limpopo Province. It is required in terms of section 56 (2) of the National Environmental Management Act (Act No. 107 of 1998) as amended that we notify all relevant stakeholders and interested and affected parties for the proposed establishment to provide you with an opportunity to form part of the decision making process. The Basic Assesment Report (BAR) is available for review and comment

upon written request. Interested and affected parties (I&APs) are hereby invited to register and provide written comments together with their name, contact details and an indication of any direct business, financial, personal or other interest which they have in the application to the contact person indicated below within 30 days of the publishing of this notice. In order to obtain further information on the project, please contact person/s indicated below. PHAKANANI ENVIRONMENTAL Mr. VutomiMakhikhi 08 Burger Street Polokwane 0700 Tel: 015 2995 7391 Fax: 086 668 5960 Email: vutomi@phakanani.co.za 23/4 ___________________

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IN THE MAGISTRATE’S COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF PIETERSBURG HELD AT PIETERSBURG CASE NR: 656/2009 In the matter between: MAMAMELA ALFRED MANGOATO EXECUTION CREDITOR And MOJAFELA SHAI EXECUTION DEBTOR NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION In pursuance of a judgement of the Magistrate Pietersburg dated 26/08/2009 the undermentioned property will be sold by public auction on 06 May 2015 at 10:00. Venue of sale: 66 Platinum Street Ladine Polokwane 33 Jasmyn Street Flora Park (Erf 8062 Polokwane Ext 37) held by the execution debtor under deed of

transfer T117809/2006 By the Sheriff of the Magistrate’s Court of Polokwane to the highest cash bidder. The conditions of sale can be obtained from the creditor’s attorney by email- Ontvangs@smprok.co.za Dated at Polokwane this 20th day of March 2015. Attorneys for Creditor Smit& Maree Prokureurs 17 Schoeman Street Pietersburg, 0699 Tel: 015 291 1637 Ref: MR SMIT/ annikie/SM1450 23/4 ___________________

ESTATE NOTICES

ESTATE NOTICE First and Final Liquidation and Distribution Account in the estate of the late Matome Ludwick Moraba, Identity Number

7008205458082, who died at Mankweng on 29 March 2013, during his lifetime residing at Stand 140 Madeira Village GaSekororo, Limpopo unmarried. Polokwane Estate Number: 2803/2013 Kindly take notice that the First and Final Liquidation and Distribution Account in the above Estate will be open for inspection of all persons interested therein for a period of twenty one (21) days from date of publication hereof at the Office of the Master of the High Court Polokwane and at the Magistrates Office, Lenyenye J A Van der Walt Agent for Executor Niland & Pretorius Inc. 2 Albatross Centre 21 Market Street PO Box 10 Polokwane, 0700 (CB8092) 23/4 ___________________

YOUR Career finder in LIMPOPO Limpopo Tourism Agency (LTA) is a schedule 3C parastatal mandated in terms of Limpopo Tourism Act 2009 to amongst other things provide for the establishment and sustainable development, management, promotion of tourism in Limpopo and to provide for the registration of tourism amenities. LTA as an organisation that encourages innovation, creativity and self-management, has the following challenging and financially rewarding positions at their Head Office in Polokwane. Limpopo Tourism Agency is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially of race, gender and disability. Post:

Chief Executive Officer (3 Year contract position) Re-advertisement Ref. 001/15 Salary: Market Related Cost To Company Including Benefits Negotiable Centre: Polokwane Requirements •This top executive position calls for a highly skilled individual who has a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree. • A Postgraduate degree will be an added advantage. • At least 10 years strategic management experience, 6 years’ experience in Tourism environment. • Strong business acumen • Creative flair • Excellent communication, marketing and public relations skills • Excellent negotiations, people management and strategic thinking skills • Ability to manage and mobilize a diverse and dynamic organization • Knowledge of Limpopo Tourism Act, LEMA (Limpopo Environment Management Act) and other tourism related legislation. Duties • Overall management and leadership of Limpopo Tourism Agency. • Effective and efficient contribution to the Limpopo Tourism Growth Strategy. • Generic marketing of the Limpopo Province as the preferred eco-tourism destination. • Building and promoting a sustained and attractive image of LTA. • Transformation of the Tourism industry. • Sound financial management of the LTA’s operations as per the PFMA. • Upholding international best practices and good governance in managing the affairs of LTA. • Developing a wide range of relationships and networks with the local, national and international tourism industry to position Limpopo Tourism Agency as a well-known and credible organisation throughout the industry. Erratum The following function was taken out of the advertisement due to changes within the entity: • Management of Limpopo Wildlife Resorts as a profitable business unit. Notes: Vuwa Consulting has been retained to handle applications for the Chief Executive Officer. An application letter, together with concise CV and certified copies of ID and qualifications can be send to the following email address: admin@vuwaconsulting.co.za or hand delivered to 88 Grobler Street, Polokwane for attention to the Chairperson: HR and Remuneration Committee. N.B. Applicants who previously applied for this position are encouraged to re-apply. Enquiries: Mr. T.P Maleka at (015) 293-3600/3626 or 0713700444 Closing date: 15 May 2015 PLEASE NOTE: All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks-(Verification of qualifications, criminal record checks and security vetting). If you do not receive any response within three months, please accept that your application was not successful. The entity reserves the right not to make any appointment to this position. Post: Senior Manager: Marketing Services Ref. 002/15 Salary: Market Related Cost To Company Including Benefits Negotiable Centre: Head Office (Polokwane) Requirements: • Three years Diploma/Degree in Marketing, Tourism studies or equivalent. • At least 5 years relevant experience in marketing and destination development environment at management level. • A valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel • Computer literacy • Fair understanding of media mix • Supervisory, policy formulation and report writing skills • Written and verbal communication skills • Ability to manage individual performance of staff • Motivation and coaching of staff • Decision making skills • Ability to manage Marketing Agencies • Interpersonal skills • Management and administrative skills • Ability to work under pressure Duties: • Facilitate the development and implementation of the marketing strategy • Ensure promotional activities of Limpopo Tourism Products • Facilitate development of packages as per business plan • Profiling of the Limpopo tourism Icons • Ensure website development and maintenance • Facilitate trade relations with concerned stakeholders • Ensure pro-

duction of marketing tools for LTA • Facilitate the branding exercise • Establish formal distribution channels in 5 key target markets, • Support SA Tourism in focused international marketing • Facilitate the hosting of international trade • Create and drive awareness of business opportunities in the Tourism industry • Facilitate marketing of SMME products • Encourage Products to be graded • Facilitate programme of tourism entrepreneurs • Route development support and profiling • Coordinate the annual ETEYA competition • Facilitate grading of all SMME tourism products • Provide support to poverty alleviation initiatives in conjunction with NDT • Ensure utilisation of e-marketing platforms for Limpopo Tourism offerings • Ensure participation at domestic and international exhibitions Notes: An application letter, together with a concise CV and certified copies of ID and qualifications can be addressed and delivered to The HR Executive, Limpopo Tourism Agency at ERF 92/688, Portion 2 Southern Gateway EXT 4 N1 Main Road, Polokwane or send to P.O. Box 2814; Polokwane; 0700. No e-mailed or faxed applications will be considered. Enquiries: T.P Maleka at 015 293 3600 / 3626 Closing date: 15 May 2015 PLEASE NOTE: All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks-(Verification of qualifications, criminal record checks and security vetting). If you do not receive any response within three months, please accept that your application was not successful. The entity reserves the right not to make any appointment to this position. Post: Logistics Officer Ref. 003/15 Salary: Market Related Cost To Company Including Benefits Negotiable Centre: Head Office (Polokwane) Requirements • Three years Diploma/Degree in Purchasing Management/ Supply Chain Management • At least two years of experience in Supply Chain Management. • Drivers Licence • Analytical and innovative skills; Computer literacy, Written and verbal skills, Ability to interpret and apply procurement policies, Administration skills and the ability to work under pressure. Duties • Managing formal and informal quotations. • Capture orders in the system • Recording of all quotations and bids received in the register • Maintain Suppliers Database • Monitoring vendor performance. • Ensure compliance with Supply Chain Policy, National Treasury and Provincial Treasury guidelines. • Perform secretarial duties to Bid Committees • Ensure that goods received are distributed to business units • Maintain a register of all goods/services contracts. • Maintain a proper filing system for Purchase orders, bidding documents, supplier database forms and any other information. • Provide/supply information to be included in the management reports. • Follow-up on all outstanding orders and ensure timely delivery of goods/services. • Comply with all relevant statutes, regulations and prescripts (e.g. PFMA, Treasury Regulations, PPPFA). • Assist with and resolve Internal and External Audit queries. Notes: An application letter, together with a concise CV and certified copies of ID and qualifications can be addressed and delivered to The HR Executive, Limpopo Tourism Agency at ERF 92/688, Portion 2 Southern Gateway EXT 4 N1 Main Road, Polokwane or send to P.O. Box 2814; Polokwane; 0700. No e-mailed or faxed applications will be considered. Enquiries: Malebo Mojapelo at (015) 293-3600 / 3735 Closing date: 15 May 2015 PLEASE NOTE: All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks- (Verification of qualifications, criminal record checks and security vetting). If you do not receive any response within three months, please accept that your application was not successful. The entity reserves the right not to make any appointment to this position.

44 OBSERVER Oosskool NEWS

April 23, 2015

polokwane

se bulletjies kry toerusting

>> Bulletjies se toerusting opreg waardeer >> Borge dra ruim by

FOTO: BARRY VILJOEN

Hennie Venter van Vencor Abattoir, Chrezanne Dunkley van Bolivia Lodge, Riaan Pretorius en Bertie Huggett van FNB Kommersieel en Louise Pretorius van Adega Restaurant staan agter Oosskool se o.7-bulletjies.

BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com

erteenwoordigers van vier borge het die o.7bulletjie rugbyspelers van Laerskool PietersburgOos (Oosskool) verlede Donderdag met ‘n skenking van sporttoerusting verras. Vencor Abattoir, Bolivia Lodge, FNB Kommersieel en Adega Restaurant se afgevaardigdes het met splinternuwe rugbytruie, -broekies asook sportsakke en -baadjies by die bulletjies se oefening opgedaag. Hennie Venter, o.7bulletjievoorsitter, het sy dank teenoor die borge uitgespreek en gesê dat hul bydrae opreg waardeer word.

Kruinies vaar goed in hokkieliga >> Curro Heuwelkruin se meisieshokkiespanne het verlede week in die Limpopo-hokkieliga teen Hoërskool Frans du Toit te staan gekom. Die Kruinies se o.15-span het skoonskip gemaak onder die Fransies met ‘n 6-0 oorwinning, maar die eerstespan het 2-3 verloor.

CJ Nel van Tom Naudé se o.15A-rugbyspan trek ‘n teenstander van Hoërskool Nylstroom FOTO’S: VERSKAF plat.

Tommies maak hul stemme dik in Modimolle RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé se rugbyspanne het Saterdag in Modimolle kragte teen Hoërskool Nylstroom gemeet. Swaar reën en weerlig het veroorsaak dat die eerste spanne se wedstryd na 20 minute se speeltyd gestaak moes word met die telling 12-5 in Tom Naudé se guns. Tom Naudé se o.14A-span kon nie die mas teen Nylstroom opkom nie en het 5-22 verloor, terwyl die Tommies se o.15A-span met 7-5 geseëvier het. Die Tommies se o.16A-span het 7-19 teen die Nylies verloor. Tom Naudé se eerste en tweede rugbyspanne het goeie hardlooprugby gespeel en Tommies se tweede span het 26-3 gewen.

Henco Swanevelder van Tom Naudé se eersterugbyspan duik om ‘n Nylie in sy spore te stuit.

Oosskool laat Piet Hugo les opsê LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK >>leandri.observer@ gmail.com

FOTO’S: RC MYBURGH

Thalia Pereira van Curro Heuwelkruin se o.15-meisieshokkiespan moker die bal na die doelhok.

TANDHEELKUNDIGE STOELASSISTENT

Dames tussen 18 en 30. Opleiding sal verskaf word. Rekenaarvaardigheid ‘n vereiste. GEEN ROKERS Eie vervoer. Stuur CV na: dentalsavers@gmail.com Moet so spoedig moontlik diens kan aanvaar.

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‘n Titaniese stryd het Maandag op Laerskool Piet Hugo se netbalbane gewoed toe dié skool se netbalspanne die spanne van Laerskool PietersburgOos (Oosskool) die stryd aangesê het. Tien netbalspanne van elke skool het aan hierdie Polokwanekringligawedstryde deelgeneem. Alhoewel beide skole se spelers hierdie stryd met entoesiasme en ywer aangepak het, het Oosskool uiteindelik as wenners van hierdie wedstryde weggestap. Piet Hugo se netbal-organiseerder, Chanel Christou het gesê dat sy trots was op haar spelers se veg- en sportmangees. “Hulle het tot op die einde van elke wedstryd hul harte uitgespeel en nooit moed opgegee nie.”

Office Administration

VAKATURE WERKSWINKELBESTUURDER Ons verlang die dienste van ‘n kundige, ervare en toegewyde Werkswinkelbestuurder wat vir die effektiewe bestuur van die werkswinkel en algemene instandhouding van die boerdery verantwoordelik sal wees. Vereistes: Uitstekende menseverhoudinge met bewese ondervinding in die onderhoud en instandhouding van plaastoerusting, -werktuie en voertuie. Die vermoë om in Venda of Tsonga te kommunikeer sal voordelig wees. Ons bied ‘n onderhandelbare, markverwante vergoedingspakket aan. Die pos is in die Levubu Vallei-omgewing en behuising word voorsien. Stuur asseblief u CV per faks aan 086 699 6243 of per epos na johan@bridelia.co.za. Sluitingsdatum: 8 Mei 2015

PIETERSBURG ENGLISH MEDIUM PRIMARY SCHOOL

General Factotum (Governing Body appointment) Apply to PEMPS 45 Grobler Street Polokwane Closing date: 4 May 2015

Job description • Maintain office Professional status and other duties Requirements • Minimum degree • Minimum two years working experience • Knowledge in Pastel and basic Accounting will be an added advantage. • Computer skills • Telephonic etiquette • Clear verbal and non-verbal communication To apply mail your CV accompanied by relevant attachments to mdinaeng@gmail.com or fax to 086 270 9006

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itchell House played host to scores of soccer and netball players from Capricorn High School, Eagles Nest, Kings Court, Hoërskool Noordeland, Northern Academy, PEPPS, Southern Cross and Mitchell House during the Mitchell House Winter Sports Festival and Fun Day on Saturday. Although only friendly matches were played the youngsters nevertheless gave it their best. In the netball final Northern Academy beat Hoërskool Noordeland 6-3 while the soccer team of Eagles Nest Christian School thrashed PEPPS 1-0 to grab the bragging rights on the day. Headmaster of Mitchell House Andrew Cook said they were happy to have hosted such a good tournament, which also gave learners an opportunity to showcase their talent. “Sport is part of what we do and it is also part of a holistic education. It was a wonderPHOTO: HERBERT RACHUENE ful day filled with excitement and lots of sport activities. Congratulations to the teams that Andrew Cook, Headmaster of Mitchell won on the day,” Cook said. House.

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Lim Impala Cricket honours players and administrators > ‘Proud of all recipients’ > ’Cricket in Limpopo keeps going from strength to strength’

Richelle Lambert from the Limpopo Lilies was named Senior Player of the Year. She is congratulated by Titans Player Ethy Mbhalati.

Henk Holtzhausen, left, Senior Player of the Year.

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Andrew Galloway was given the Long Service Award for his contribution to Limpopo Impala Cricket.

impopo Impala Cricket honoured players and administrators for outstanding performances in the 2014/15 season during a grand awards ceremony at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Friday evening. Notable winners of the evening were Richelle Lambert from the Limpopo Lillies Team who bagged the Senior Women’s Player of the Year Award. Henk Holtshausen was named Senior Men Player of the Year for the second year in a row. Meanwhile, Andrew Galloway, a former player and provincial captain who has been playing cricket in the province for 23 years, was honoured for his commitment and service to the game with the Long Service Award as he bid the gentleman’s game farewell. Guest speaker and Titans Cricket Team player, Ethy Mbhalati congratulated the winners and urged them to work hard in order to realise their full potential as cricketers. Congratulating the winners, the President of Limpopo Impala Cricket, John Mogodi said they are proud of all the recipients and thanked them for their contribution to the sport.“It was yet another successful season and the introduction of timed cricket meant that our cricketers had a lot more cricket this season. More than ten centuries were scored with standout performances by Isaac Senetla, Bradley Pieterse, Pieter Haasbroek and Acasio de Sousa who each had a splendid season scoring several hundreds between them. “It is because of you and stakeholders that cricket in Limpopo keeps going from strength

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Benny’s through to the Danone nationals > ‘This is an opportunity of a lifetime’ > ‘We believe we can win the national title’ HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za When the team of Benny’s Sports Academy walks onto the field at Reiger Park on 27 June, their purpose will be twofold, to win the prestigious Danone Nations Cup and defend the honour of the province. Benny’s, the Venda finalist, beat Mopani district’s Mahupje Primary School 1-0 during the provincial finals of Danone Nations Cup at the fields of Hoërskool Noorderland on Saturday to advance to the nationals. Team Captain Dakalo Mukwevho scored the winning goal in the second half of the match thereby taking the team to the national finals of the competition for the first time. Coach Mbishi Mokwena said to finally win the provincial finals of the tournament is reason for joy. “We have been waiting for this moment for years. “We enter the tournament every year, but until today only managed to reach district level. We are pleased that we managed to overcome that

hurdle and are looking forward to hoist high the provincial flag at the national finals,” Mokwena said. Benny’s now stand a one in nine chance of representing South Africa at the World Finals of the Danone Nations Cup scheduled to take place in Morroco later this year. “This is an opportunity of a lifetime for the team. The trip alone is a huge incentive and a motivational factor in our journey. We believe we

can win the national title. We will start preparations soon. As part of the preparations we have included videos of the past world finals to inspire the boys so that they can imagine beyond the tournament,” Mokwena said On their road to the finals the team eliminated Mmamakwa Primary School (Waterberg District) and Megoring Primary School from Capricorn District.

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Benny Sports Academy players in jubilant mood after their victory in the provincial finals of the Danone Cup of Nations tournament on Saturday.

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he old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Sunday provided the venue for the second Annual Mayoral Cycle Race and was attended by more than 500 cyclists and supporters from all over the Northern parts of the country, including Gauteng, North-West Province and the Western and Eastern Cape. Cyclists from Gauteng emerged as overall winners. The variety of categories in which cyclists could take part, ensured that people of all ages were accommodated and provided opportunities for serious cycling professionals, social cyclists and even children under the age of 14. A huge tent in the stadium provided shelter in the event of rain and refreshments were served while the final results and prize giving were awaited. In the 96 km race Ryan Gibbons of Team Europcar won the male category and Maroesjka Matthee of Team Bestmed ASG was the first woman to cross the finish line.

The 45 km tandem race was won by Marco Roets and Anna Elisa Gutierrez. The winners of the 15 km fun race were Anischka Neethling and Frank Gayton. The 96 km tandem race was won by Maurice and Iris Ferreira. Christo Hanekom and Anna Elisa Gutierrez triumphed in the male and female categories of the 45 km race respectively. To motivate cycling amongst children, 18 bicycles were handed out through a raffle conducted prior to the main prize giving ceremony. At the prize giving, Thembi Nkadimeng, Executive Mayor of Polokwane, thanked all the participants and wished them a safe journey back home. She urged them to start planning for their return in 2016 for another spectacular Annual Mayoral Cycle Race with more exciting developments especially for the communities around the city. “The show continues again in 2016 with the third Annual Mayoral Cycle Race as we Run, Walk and Cycle for Life in Polokwane, the City of Stars,” Nkadimeng proudly said.

Overall winner of the 96 km men’s race, Ryan Gibbons from Johannesburg, told Polokwane Observer that it was his first Mayoral Cycle Race and that he was pleasantly surprised by how well the event was organised. “We enjoyed the hospitality of the City of Polokwane. The road surfaces on the route were in good condition and the weather was perfect – not too hot and not too windy. I will be back next year,” he said.

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evaux van der Wath (18) was maar twee jaar oud toe hy sy eerste stel plastiese gholfstokke as Kersgeskenk gekry het. Hierdie graad 12-leerder van die Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé het tyd gemaak in sy besige program om in klastyd met Polokwane Observer oor sy nuutste prestasie te praat. Devaux het vier goue medaljes tydens gholftoernooie wat oor die Aprilvakansie gespeel is, gewen. Op 21 Maart het hy die Polokwane Gholfklub se Monthly Medal-uitdaging gewen, gevolg deur ‘n Junior Gholftoernooi in Mokopane op 30 en 31 Maart waar hy albei gholfdae van die toernooi met nettopunte gewen en bo aan die lys geëindig het. Op 4 April het Devaux ook die Weekend Competition by Avion Park

Gholfklub in Kemptonpark gewen. Devaux speel in die A-divisie met ‘n ses voorgee en is tans sewende op die Limpopo-ranglys. Hy is ook kaptein van Tom Naudé se eerste gholfspan. Hy verwys na die plastiese gholfstokke en sê: “Iewers moes die stokke my belangstelling geprikkel het, want al wat ek kan onthou is dat ek later met (regte) gholfstokke wat my oupa vir my korter gemaak het, begin speel het.” Hy speel al vir die afgelope 15 jaar gholf en het op agtjarige ouderdom sy eerste trofee tydens ‘n werkswinkel in Gauteng vir sy swaaistyl ontvang. In 2013 was Devaux ‘n kategoriewenner van die Capricorn Distriksmunisipaliteit Gholfdag. Sy prestasies sedert 2013 bestaan uit eerste en tweede plekke wat hy gereeld tydens plaaslike en streekskompetisies behaal. Sy droom is om in die Suid-Afrikaanse span opgeneem te word en sy toekomsplanne is reeds uitgelê. “Ek moet vir die res van die jaar gereeld aan kompetisies deelneem om my plek op die provinsiale ranglys te behou of te verbeter. Die sewe beste spelers word gewoonlik vir die provinsiale span gekies,” sê hy. Devaux wil graag lid word van die Professional Golfers Association (PGA) en deur die Centurion Golf Academy studeer om sodoende uiteindelik professionele gholf te speel.

Die PGA in SuidFOTO: RC MYBURGH Afrika is ‘n ledeDevaux van der organisasie van meer Wath het vier goue as 500 gekwalifimedaljes tydens seerde professionele gholftoernooie klubspelers. wat oor die AprilDié assosiasie is vakansie gespeel in 1925 gestig en die is, gewen. ledelys spog met die name van bekende en baie suksesvolle gholfspelers. Die PGA is daarop gefokus om opleiding en dienste aan professionele spelers, wat dit hul missie gemaak het om die hoogste gehalte diens aan gholfspelers in alle aspekte van die spel te verskaf, te voorsien. Devaux sê ‘n goeie gholfspeler is iemand wat hard en gereeld oefen. “Daar is seker spelers wat die talent gekry het om goeie gholf te speel, maar hulle moet ook hard werk om hul tegniek te beoefen. Tegniek is sekerlik die belangrikste aspek van gholf. Elke hou moet perfek wees en ‘n millimeter verskil op jou tegniek kan ‘n groot verskil maak,” sê Devaux, wat self jare lank geoefen het om sy eie styl en tegniek te ontwikkel. Sy raad aan ander jong gholfspelers is om hard te oefen en gefokus te bly. “As jy oefen, slaan honderde balle op die oefenbof en setperk. Speel soveel moontlik op verskillende bane en moet nooit kop verloor nie,” sê hy.

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