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Nirvana murder:

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Murder accused Rameez Patel will apear in court again on 4 May. Nirvana residents and other parties gathered in front of the court building to oppose his bail application.

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Westenburg land invasion kicks off BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com

Residents of Westenburg woke up after the long week-end to see shacks emerging on the perimeter of their suburb as land invaders

that are claimed to be supported by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), queued to get their names on a list of new home owners. When Polokwane Observer visited the area opposite the To page 2

Martha Verveen registers people interested to obtain stands on the outskirts of Westenburg. Below are some of the illegal shacks.

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YOLANDE NEL >>observer.yolande@gmail.com A looming feud among taxi kings on Polokwane’s threshold, traffic cops accused of being in cahoots with unregistered taxi operators and alleged fraudulent issuing of operating licences add to a heady mix of telltale signs that cannot be ignored. The taxi industry seems less of a lucrative business taking into account the challenges, the competition for passengers, the risks, the dangers and To page 2

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Westenburg land invasion kicks off

From page 1 entrance of Westenburg from the Matlala Road on Tuesday, a large crowd of prospective home owners were gathered on the site where five shacks were already built. Martha Verveen, who claims to be an EFF member, was busy compiling a list of names and telephone numbers of people to be allocated stands. Further on another lady was reading out the names of people that registered on Monday, requesting them not to register again. According to a source on site, Jossey Buthane, Provincial Secretary of the EFF, addressed the crowd just after lunch on Tuesday. Polokwane Observer recently reported that EFF Secretary General, Godrich Gardee, in an exclusive interview confirmed that the EFF will support landless communities as and when they occupied unused land. “When you identify unoccupied land, unused land, land lying fallow for over a long time and then we have landless people who are staying in residential areas like rats and animals. Then they must go and occupy that unoccupied land, unused land,” he said. Ezekiel Adams, a resident of Westenburg, told Polokwane Observer that he does not

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want the EFF there. Owen Kemp, a resident from New Pietersburg, said that he supports the EFF and wants a home. “The ANC has given me nothing and I want a job as well,” he said. Percy Adams does not support the land invasion and says that there are legal ways to obtain a home. “The EFF gave people the right to grab the land and we do not want them here,” he reckons. Daniel Nelson wants to live near Westenburg because of the safety of the area and the proximity of schools and public amenities such as a police station. Tidimalo Chuene, Communications and Marketing Manager of the municipality, commented as follows: “The municipality is aware of the unauthorised land occupation that has been taking place at Extension 40, along the Matlala road near Westernburg. Stakeholder engagements and consultations are underway towards an amicable solution to the issue. The municipality will issue a statement as soon as all the immediate legal and relevant land use related processes are satisfied”. Buthane could not be reached for comment at time of going to print.

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Premier and Exco visit High Court PHOTO: HERBERT RACHUENE

Premier Stan Mathabatha and Members of his Executive Council toured the nearly completed Polokwane High Court facility yesterday (Wednesday). The official opening is planned for 15 May.

Bad blood among taxi kings From page 1 the feared assassinations. In an interview with Polokwane Observer, a local taxi owner shared details of an industry often bogged down by perceptions of raging rivalry and habitual dangerous driving. He hinted at a dangerous Catch 22 on Limpopo’s roads, given impetus by examples of illegal operators hell-bent on profit-making and seemingly willing to pay bribes to alleged corrupt traffic cops apparently believed to accumulate additional income by bribing law-breakers. Initially he turned to Polokwane Observer with information about suspicious conduct attributed to traffic officials impounding his vehicle at a roadblock en route to Nobody last Thursday, despite his driver being in possession of a temporary permit or operating licence valid until 5 May 2015. It had cost him R5 000 to get his vehicle back and R1 500 in a fine imposed on his driver for failing to produce a valid operating licence, he emphasised. The source provided a copy of

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a temporary licence, seemingly issued by the Capricorn District Office of the Department of Transport in Lebowakgomo. According to him he had initially bought an operating licence for R10 000 from someone in 2009, having to go to Lebowakgomo every three months to obtain a temporary permit or operating licence free of charge thereafther. All along he had been informed that only temporary operating licences and no permanent permits were being issued, he said. Despite possessing a temporary operating licence valid until 5 May 2015, his vehicle got impounded, he complained. He was informed that his driver was supposed to have been in possession of a permanent operating licence, the source explained. It was learnt that he was indeed issued with a permanent document last week. The taxi owner ascribed the conduct to rivals, within the regulating taxi association he belonged to, calling in favours from their friends in the Department of Transport to get the vehicles of their opponents off the road. He explained he was part of a team that drove out officials of their taxi association allegedly in cahoots with unregistered taxi operators with a campaign banning them from their area last year. Currently close to 500 registered taxis were operating on the line, whereas they managed to get rid of 70 unregistered vehicles on the road with the campaign. He expressed the belief that taxi operators on the team were mainly being targeted. He continued sharing insight of what he called a bad industry, made worse by moneyhungry “office workers” who could afford to own taxis but robbed operators who solely depended on it for a source of income. He described it as a very tough industry, conceding to the fact that taxi drivers have a foul reputation, providing the reason that they were competing for passengers. “It’s all about the money.” When their taxis are full they don’t drive as if the world is coming to an end, it was learnt. He further confirmed what is generally perceived an open secret. “Traffic cops love taxi drivers, because they get their daily bread from them.” An ill-natured traffic official could easily pocket R1 000 a day from soliciting R100 bribes from taxi drivers, who paid to avoid a fine, according to the source. Transport Department Spokesperson Kagiso Mootane commented by saying an internal investigation had been launched into allegations of licences being issued fraudulently at the departmental Capricorn District Office in Lebowakgomo after complaints received the past few weeks. After the allegations had been brought to the department’s attention, the decision was taken to issue permanent operating licences, she added. Addressing the allegations around the impoundment of the taxi owner’s vehicle at the roadblock, she raised the opinion that if a vehicle had been impounded it was due to the driver operating with a fraudulent licence or on the wrong route. She was of the opinion that taxi operators had to be briefed on changes in legislation by their respective associations. She agreed that it was expected that operators in the Mankweng area might not have been informed about the conversion in licences due to the ongoing battle within the association, as alleged by the source. To the sweeping statement of alleged bribery by traffic cops, she said members of the public should report such offences to the toll-free hotline number 0800 00 66 94.

Nirvana murder: ‘Give him bail, we want him outside’ RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com

irvana residents and other protesters made their feelings towards murder accused, Rameez Patel clear during the court proceedings on Tuesday. Patel is suspected of fatally shooting his wife, Fatima on 10 April. Residents were adamant that Patel be given bail in order for him to be dealt with by the community. Others suggested that rotting in jail may be the best sentence for him. Joining them at court were members of the African National Congress Women’s League (ANCWL), ANC Youth League (Ancyl), Young Communist League of South Africa (YCLSA) and members of Congress of South African Students (Cosas). Ancyl Provincial Spokesperson Onicca Moloi prior to the hearing said: “We oppose any form of violence against women and children. We want to mobilise young people to rise up and ensure that our society is free of gender based violence. This is our own Oscar Pistorius case and it is a

pure example of what some women are exposed to,” Moloi said. Because of the interest in the case it was supposed to be heard first thing in the morning but when the case only started after 11:00, state prosecutor Mark von Dronik argued that he was not prepared for the case as he was only handed the docket about an hour before the proceedings commenced. Defence attorney Stefanie Fourie said her client was arrested six days after the incident and first appeared in court on 17 April. “The state had six days to prepare for the bail application. My client is getting frustrated. His three children already have to grow up without a mother and now their father is also absent,” she argued. Magistrate Mohamed Shaik gave the state until 14:00 on the day to prepare for the bail application. To this instruction Von Dronik argued that Shaik might be biased in his decision because of possible relations with the two families. Shaik made it clear that even though he became emotional during Patel’s first court appearance,

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his decision and judgement will not be affected by his emotions. Shaik clarified that the case evoked events in his childhood which caused his emotions. “I am human. I also cry when I watch movies. If you pinch me, I hurt too. I am human,” Shaik said and ruled that the state is not able to prove that the court’s decision will be partial. Fourie also confirmed that neither Rameez nor his deceased wife knew Shaik. Patel’s affidavit was read to the court by Fourie who clearly indicated that Patel has no reason to flee and that he has no previous or pending cases against him. The state wanted to call the investigating officer to the stand but indicated that the court would not be able to complete the bail application before end of day. Shaik asked for a meeting with council in the judge’s chamber. Court then proceeded and he ruled the case to be postponed to 4 May in order for the state to produce evidence. Patel remains in custody. Shaik warned that court will start on time and 7 May was also reserved should they also not complete the bail application on the day.

Fuel station robbery suspects linked to more cases RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com While a crammed courtroom listened to proceedings in the case against Rameez Patel who is accused of shooting his wife on 10 April, elsewhere in the same building three of six suspects allegedly involved in one of South Africa’s biggest crime syndicates yet, appeared for their alleged involvement in two recent armed robberies at fuel stations in the city. First accused and possibly the mastermind behind the syndicate, Kleintjie Bapela and co-accused Thabelo Mokwena and Jan Matjila are described as very dangerous and will appear in court again on 8 May facing charges of armed robbery and ATM bombing. Bapela’s attorney, Frik Swart told Polokwane Observer that the six men are allegedly part of a bigger syndicate responsible for various armed robberies and ATM bombings across the country. “They have pending cases which vary from armed robbery, ATM bombing, motor vehicle theft, house breaking and business robbery against them. These cases are reported in Mafikeng, Mokopane, Polokwane (3) and Gauteng (4),” Swart said, adding that Bapela might become a state witness as Police confirmed that he has cooperated well since his arrest. Polokwane awakened to the news of an two armed robberies and ATM bombings at fuel stations in the city on 20 April when six armed men in a BMW got away with undisclosed amounts of money in each incident. Provincial Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola straightway ordered the establishment of a task team to handle the case. “The task team gathered information and the investigation started with a massive manhunt for the six suspects,” Provincial Police Spokesperson Ronel Otto said.

Within 72 hours Police were hot on their trail and succeeded in the arrest of the trio in Pretoria. Police confiscated the BMW allegedly used as getaway vehicle,

seven firearms which include four pistols and three rifles and cash. Swart said R59 000 in cash was found in the BMW. The search for the remaining three is still on.

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Democratic Alliance’s (DA) Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, Mmusi Maimane with DA Provincial Leader Jacques Smalle.

DA in Lim endorses Maimane as leader-designate YOLANDE NEL >>observer.yolande@gmail.com The Democratic Alliance’s (DA) Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, Mmusi Maimane touched down in Polokwane early yesterday (Wednesday) morning en route to the Burgersfort area for, among others, an expected visit to the Apiesdoring community to conduct a door-to-door campaign and a community meeting ahead of next week’s

by-election in the area. At the time of going to press he granted Polokwane Observer an interview upon disembarking at the international airport, where he was met by DA Provincial Leader Jacques Smalle. Prior to his arrival in Limpopo, Smalle indicated that the structure in the province had endorsed Maimane as national leader-designate before the party’s all important federal congress next month. The interview will be published in next week’s edition.

Two caught after armed robbery RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com More arrests are likely to follow after two persons were apprehended last Friday by Police in Maake in connection with business robbery, housebreaking and theft. According to Tzaneen Police Spokesperson, Moatshe Ngoepe a joint operation between the Police’s Tactical Response Team, members of the Tzaneen Cluster, Crime Prevention and Detective Unit resulted in the arrest of two suspects at Tickyline and Gabaza villages respectively. Police recovered a R5 assault rifle and ammunition as

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well as a magazine, TV sets, radio speakers, crockery, shoes, blankets and radios, according to Ngoepe. The men are respectively 30 and 40 years old. Ngoepe could not provide information as to whether they have already appeared in court or not. The arrests came after a business was robbed last Wednesday at Gabaza Village. The two suspects allegedly entered a shop, held the owner at gunpoint and stole cash, airtime and cigarettes, according to Ngoepe. Further investigation might link the two men to more cases of robbery, house breaking and theft.

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Preparations afoot for 2015 Koma season >> ’Finalise the process by the end of the month’ >> ’Limpopo maintains a death free initiation season’ HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za

verything is on track for the registration of initiation schools for the province’s 2015 koma House of Traditional Leaders Chairperson Malesela Dikgale last week informed that they are on track to approve applications received from various traditional leaders. The application process closed on 30 March. “We received a satisfactory number of applications from all the districts. We are unable to quantify the figure now, but it is sufficient and we hope to finalise the process by the end of this month,” Dikgale said. Last year the house approved 275 out of 311 applications and issued 75 permits of approval to the respective traditional authorities. The house earlier this year conducted a

workshop for all senior traditional leaders who qualify for initiation schools permits. According to Dikgale the purpose of the workshop was to brief and prepare the initiation schools stakeholders and participants on precautionary measures to be followed in order to ensure a smooth process during the initiation period. “The workshop also PHOTO: HERBERT aimed at ensuring that RACHUENE Limpopo maintains Kgoshi Malesela a death free initiaDikgale, Chairpertion season,” he said. son of the House of Dikgale urged parents Traditional Leaders. to verify the legitimacy of initiation schools with their respective traditional authorities before they send their children there. “There will be zero tolerance towards persons who want to take chances by running initiation schools without permits,” he warned.

Maandag het Suid-Afrikaners die 21ste verjaardag van die land se eerste demokratiese verkiesing, waarin Nelson Mandela as president verkies is, gevier. Polokwane Observer het inwoners gevra hoe hulle demokrasie ervaar en hoe hulle baatgevind het by 21 jaar van demokrasie.

Andile Neluvhalani: “Freedom is a gift that every one is born with. There has been a lot of positive change and we have to keep up with the change and sustain it.”

Riana Viviers: “Baie het sedert 1994 verander.”

Phuluso Mmbodi: “Things have changed but there is no noticeable change with the past generations of South Africa.”

Sheena Pereira: “Suid-Afrika het verander. Daar kan steeds baie meer gedoen word, hoewel ek glo die regering doen sy bes.”

Daniel Makgoka: “From 1994 there has been a very big change. We are now enjoying democracy and people are free.”

Juandre Schoeman: “Ons kan as ‘n nasie saamstaan danksy demokrasie.”

Sandra Sello: “Democracy has given me equal rights especially in the context of being equal to white students at university.”

Peggy Kaumana: “There are equal rights for all citizens including the demolition of homelands set up empowerment for women, which gave them power to be in leadership.”

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Waste of R16 million in taxpayers’ monies

>> Expression of shock at dilapidation witnessed as stateof-the-art school is vandalised >> Department of Education blamed for not having house in order YOLANDE NEL >>observer.yolande@gmail.com

Three and a half years after world class Lebaka B Primary School in Mohlabaneng Village in the Ga-Sekgopo area en route to Giyani was supposedly completed, it has seemingly fallen victim to vandals. And so R16 million in taxpayers’ monies have allegedly gone down the drain. The state of affairs was brought to Polokwane Observer’s attention by Democratic Alliance (DA) Parliamentarian and Deputy Provincial Chairperson Solly Malatsi who recently conducted an oversight visit to the institution. He afterwards expressed shock at the dilapidation witnessed as a state-ofthe-art school was being vandalised. The oversight visit revealed that the furniture, the fittings and the actual structure had been damaged, stolen and tampered with, he indicated. According to Malatsi it seemed as if construction of the entire facility had been completed and the administration block and classrooms furnished. He referred to a dispute between the contractor and department having an impact on the opening of the facility. From a photo of a signpost on the premises it is clear that the contract period for the project ran from 3 November 2010 to 3 October 2011. Calling it a disgrace, Malatsi said the Department of Education should be embarrassed by the fact that there were schools that remained unoccupied and vandalised simply because the department hadn’t got its house in order. “It shows yet another classic example of mismanagement of education by the African National Congress (ANC) government in Limpopo.” Malatsi called on the acting MEC for Education, Jerry Ndou to take immediate action to ensure the facility, built to cater for an initial overflow at Lebaka A Primary School on the other side of the village, would be ready for use by the community at the start of the last school quarter. Several attempts to obtain comment from the spokesperson for the Department of Education were unsuccessful.

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Solly Malatsi assesses the dilapidation at Lebaka B Primary School.

The interior of one of the classrooms is testimony to the unoccupied school having fallen victim to vandals.

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>> Man linked to 37 cases of rape >> Xenophobic attacks closer to home RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com

impopo Police were out in full force since the start of the long weekend and made several arrests which include eight people allegedly responsible for xenophobic attacks in Thabazimbi and another eight in connection with rhino poaching. Police also managed to apprehend three suspects in connection with the recent fuel station robberies. See story elsewhere. Cycler killed by giraffe Police in Bela-Bela are investigating the death of a man who was allegedly killed by a giraffe while he was cycling at the Thaba Monate Game Lodge on Sunday. According to Provincial Police Spokesperson Ronel Otto hikers discovered the body of the cyclist and a post mortem will be conducted during the week to determine the cause of his death. The deceased is from Nigel, Gauteng. Looting of foreign-owned shops Eight people allegedly responsible for the looting of foreign-owned shops in Thabazimbi on Monday evening were expected to appear in the Thabazimbi Magistrate’s Court yesterday (Wednesday). “Violence erupted on Monday at around 23:00 when four foreignowned shops were broken into, looted and one was set on fire. Public order policing unit

was deployed to the area to monitor the situation,” Otto said. Unrest at Medupi On Tuesday Police were called out to Medupi power station near Lephalale where some workers allegedly attempted to block the road. Otto denied previous reports of striking Medupi workers. “We cannot confirm that they were striking, but there were allegations of people attempting to block the road. Police were deployed to the scene to monitor the situation. No arrests were made,” Otto said. Up for 37 cases of rape Meanwhile DNA tests positively linked a 23-year-old man from Bolobedu with 37 cases of rape in the Bolobedu area. “The man was arrested in May last year when he broke into the house of his last victim, which he reportedly overpowered and raped. The victim screamed during the ordeal causing her father to wake up. The suspect fled but the victim’s father gave chase and shot him in the leg,” Otto said. He is expected to appear in the Tzaneen Magistrate’s Court again today (Thursday). Rhino poachers apprehended Eight suspected rhino poachers were also apprehended in separate incidents within the area of Groblers Bridge and Kruger National Park (KNP). In the first incident two suspects were arrested at Groblersbrug border post while trying to sell rhino horn as well as six diamonds. The two, from Zimbabwe and Botswana respectively, are expected to appear in the Mokopane Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday. The origin of the items is still being investigated. At Lulekani just outside Phalaborwa, Samuel Mabunda, Climate Mathebula, Chester Malungane and Eric Mandlazi were arrested

and four hunting rifles, ammunition, axes, knives, cellphones and cash were confiscated. They are expected to appear in the Phalaborwa Magistrate’s Court today (Thursday). At KNP close to the Phalaborwa gate two suspects were arrested after being spotted by visitors to the park. “Visitors reported two suspicious men crossing a tar road in the park to rangers of the park. The information was immediately followed up and resulted

Mathabatha salutes freedom fighters HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za Premier Stan Mathabatha paid homage and extended his heartfelt gratitude to all who put their weight behind the struggle for freedom and democracy while he addressed this year’s provincial Freedom Day Celebrations at Moroke Village in Sekhukhune on Monday. “To all of them we commit ourselves to never take this freedom for granted. We will always remember that this freedom is pillared on their sweat, blood and relentless sacrifices. Today we celebrate because we know the pain of oppression and dominance of one racial group over the other. We truly come from a hopeless and painful past. Apartheid divided our country into two equal parts,” he remarked. He stated that the province was much better than 21 years ago. “Over the past years our government has ensured that over 96% of learners in our province benefit from the No-Fee School Policy. Today in excess of 96% of learners in quintiles 1, 2 and 3, benefit from the National School Nutrition Programme. The government is providing about 20 000 learners with scholar transport. These are some of the many interventions that have led to an increase in our matric pass rate from 38% in 1994 to over 72% in 2014,” Mathabatha said PHOTO: ARCHIVES

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Against the backdrop of xenophobic attacks which have riddled the country over the past weeks Mathabatha commended the province’s citizens for the exemplary manner in which they have lived and continue to live side by side with the many foreign nationals within its borders. “Our province as gateway to Africa is home to thousands of Zimbabweans, Botswana, Mozambicans, Zambians and a host of other foreign nationals. The economies of most of our towns and villages owe their growth and development to the contribution of foreign nationals. We have teachers in our schools that are from these countries. I must also take an opportunity to salute the various stakeholders in our province who recently organised rallies and demonstrations against xenophobic tendencies,” Mathabatha said.

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in the arrest of the two men. A .458 hunting rifle, ammunition, a knife, two cell phones and four rhino horns were confiscated. They were expected to appear in the Phalaborwa Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday,” Otto said. Provincial Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola applauded all members in the different units for their hard work, dedication and commitment to bring the suspects to book.

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Police in Lebowakgomo are searching for seven armed robbers who were involved in a robbery at a shop at Mamaolo Village just outside Lebowakgomo last Friday. According to Police Spokesperson Mamphaswa Seabi the robbery took place at around 02:00. “According to information received, the suspects took an undisclosed amount of money from the cashier and tried to grind open the automated teller machine as well,” Seabi said. No arrests were made yet and the investigation continues.

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Mogaba Gideon Masokwameng and Samuel Ramollo appeared in the Mankweng Magistrate’s Court last Friday facing charges of house robbery, robbery with a weapon other than a firearm and house breaking. According to the Police Spokesperson in Mankweng, Matimba Maluleke the two men are thought to be responsible for a series of crimes in which University of Limpopo students were robbed of their cell phones and laptops. They were scheduled to appear in court again on Tuesday but the outcome was not known at the time of going to print. Maluleke urged students who were recent victims of such crimes to visit the Police station in order to possibly identify their belongings. Police in Bolobedu have launched a manhunt for the persons allegedly responsible for the killing of a taxi driver Saturday morning. According to Tzaneen Police Spokesperson Moatshe Ngoepe, Tshepo Selopjane was transporting passengers from Gauteng to Bolobedu. It is alleged that, after he had dropped off all passengers, on his arrival at Ga-Matshwi Village unknown men approached and shot him several times. “The motive behind the killing is not known yet, Taxi related violence cannot be ruled out. When Police arrived on the scene they found the deceased still sitting behind the steering wheel,” Ngoepe said. Anyone with information can contact the investigating officer Donald Shingange on 082 469 2625 or 078 531 8184.

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Police in Tzaneen are looking for a man suspected of being involved in an incident of gang rape last month. Tzaneen Police Spokesperson Moatshe Ngoepe said the incident allegedly took place on 26 March at around 11:00 near Musiphana Village in the Letsitele Policing area. Three women were collecting firewood when two unknown men allegedly attacked them with pangas. Two of the women managed to run away but the third one (25) was caught and allegedly raped by both men, according to Ngoepe. Preliminary investigation resulted in the possible identification of one of the alleged rapists. The other reportedly wore a balaclava. Anyone with information can contact the investigating officer, Vuyani Mohlaba on 076 403 0641 or 015 306 2000.

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Water supply stable, reservoir levels acceptable The water situation in the city is stable and no serious instances of water shortages were reported during the past week. According to the latest report from the municipality received on Tuesday morning, the levels of the new 50 and 30 megalitre reservoirs were 45% and 36% respectively, while the level of the Potgieter Avenue reservoir was 62% and the old 30 megalitre reservoir was at 41%. The Seshego reservoir is at 25% and the reservoir in extension 34 is at a constant 95%.

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Premier Stan Mathabatha, holds the memorandum of grievances from Sadtu.

Sadtu disturbed by attitude displayed by Department of Education HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za

has a potential of collapsing system in the province. We therefore demand an immediate end to the Mafia deductions of AET educators’ salaries which must reinstated to what they were getting as of the 1 September 2014. The immediate revocation of the imposed new conditions of service of AET educators pending consultations with unions admitted to the provincial chamber,” Raphasha said. He also added that, in the recent past, they have noted a number of developments from the department that affect adversely conditions of service of their members and education provisioning in the province. “We had on numerous occasions tried to draw his office’s attention towards resolving these issues but our pleas fell on deaf ears,” continued Raphasha. In response Mathabatha said they will attend the issues in the memorandum. “I dont want to make empty promises that all the issues raised in the memorandum will be solved urgently. Some of them are legacy issues but we will give them the necessary attention,” Mathabatha said.

Members of South African Teachers Union (Sadtu) In Limpopo presented a memorandum of demands to Premier Stan Mathabatha on Tuesday after they failed in their efforts to agree on certain issues with acting MEC of Education, Jerry Ndou last year December. Among the issues stipulated in the memorandum is the unilateral downward variation of the conditions of services of Adult Education Training (AET) in the province resulting to their salaries being downgraded from R6 000 to R1 400 a month from 1 September 2014. Further issues are the non-filling of vacant and funded promotional posts by the department; failure by the department to provide a clear cut infrastructure plan to deal with old and dilapidated buildings, which have become a health and security hazard to learners and educators, and the inability of the Premier to appoint the MEC of Education. Sadtu Provincial Secretary, Matome Raphasha said they decided to present their demands to the Premier after they could not be assisted by Ndou. “We have had these problems for a while now and the MEC is aware of them. We are particularly disturbed by the nonchalant and lackadaisical attitude displayed by his office in trying to find solutions PHOTOS: HERBERT RACHUENE to these important A strong message to the Premier from the challenges that teachers.

Extension 109 : ANC stands to lose votes YOLANDE NEL >>observer.yolande@gmail.com The ruling party in Limpopo stands to lose several votes in next year’s local government elections after disgruntled residents of Extension 109 outside Polokwane recently turned to the Democratic Alliance (DA) for assistance with permanent relocation and service delivery issues. According to a representative of the community within the fence bordering with Extension 106, the DA had been approached on assistance in addressing the plight of 27 families within the confined space. The spokesman on behalf of the group claimed they hadn’t received the required assistance from the

African National Congress (ANC) since being relocated there from Disteneng in November 2013. The site is located along the old Seshego road and devoid of proper services. In terms of what they regard as a temporary arrangement they have been waiting for relocation to a permanent yard, identified as Extension 78 along Nelson Mandela Drive, it was learnt during a previous visit. The spokesperson for the group said they had voted ANC because they believed the ruling party would help them, but instead they failed them. Asked about turning to an opposition party for assistance, the representative responded by saying: “If nothing happens, we are not going to vote in 2016.”

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>> Further MOA with bus operators and other associations to follow >> Affected operators the determinants of the success of the system BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com

olokwane Municipality took a leap towards the realisation of its Integrated Rapid Public Transport System (IRPTS) when a memorandum of agreement (MOA) between the municipality and taxi associations was signed at Bolivia Lodge, last Thursday. The MOA is related to phases 1a, 1 and 2 of the IRPTS and was signed with the Flora Park, Moletjie, Seshego-Polokwane and Westenburg Taxi associations. At the signing ceremony, Executive Mayor Thembi Nkadimeng, said that the IRPTS is aimed at changing the ordinary lives of the citizens and the economy of the City. “It is through its implementation that the affected transport operators will be economically empowered and, more

importantly, transport users will enjoy travelling in a system that is safe, reliable, convenient and affordable. A separate agreement will in due course be entered into with the phase 1a, 1 and 2 bus operators and other affected taxi and bus operators will be incorporated into the system as it unfolds.” Nkadimeng added that the municipality views the affected operators as the determinants of the success of the system and that it is the responsibility of the municipality and taxi associations’ leadership to ensure that they are in the loop of the progress that is made to implement the project. “I am saying this because when decisions are made, as an operator your economic rights are affected. I encourage you to partake in meetPHOTO: BARRY VILJOEN

Thembi Nkadimeng, Polokwane Executive Mayor and Connie Mametja, Municipal Manager, with Sam Maleka, middle, Chairperson of the Moletjie Taxi Association, one of the signatories of the memorandum of agreement (MOA).

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ings called by the municipality or your associations on issues relating to this programme as your inputs will shape your economic benefits,” Nkadimeng assured the guests. “I hope that you share my excitement and enthusiasm for the road ahead as I am convinced that we now have a realistic and achievable goal for introduction of a visible service. I would like to leave you with the following quotation from Thomas Jefferson: ‘Nothing can stop a man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude’. We hope to be a collective with the right mental attitude and nothing will stop us from achieving our goal today,” she concluded.

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Tydens ‘n onlangse vergadering van Sektor 2 se gemeenskapspolisiëringsforum (GPF) is Johan Retters tot voorsitter verkies. Dié GPF vergader elke Donderdagaand in die park oorkant Laerskool Pietersburg-Oos. Saam met Retters is polisiesektorbestuurder, Albert Sekgaphola. Om aan te sluit by dié GPF of om probleme in die Bendoromgewing aan te meld kan Retters by 072 116 9396 geskakel word.

Local businessmen donate patrol car to taxi association HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za DMN Panel Beaters and BC Towing handed over a patrol vehicle to Bochum Taxi Association in Polokwane on Tuesday. The vehicle will be used to patrol taxi ranks, routes and check points in Senwabarwana and surrounds. It is not the first time that the two companies extend a helping hand. Last year they handed over a patrol vehicle each to the Moletjie and Seshego taxi associations. “We have good relationship with the taxi associations in the province, hence we

decided to donate the vehicle to them. We believe it will add value to the organisation,” owner of BC Towing, Marius Fourie said. Welcoming the vehicle Philemon Machaba, Secretary of Bochum Taxi Association said the vehicle will be come in handy in helping in some of the work of the association. “We really appreciate the gesture and we are looking forward to making good use of vehicle,” he said. Solly Ledwaba, Chairperson of the Capricorn Region of the South African National Taxi Council (Santaco), said the vehicle will provide support to the operations of the association. “It will keep the members in the loop. They will be able to monitor the routes and visit check points on a regular basis,” Ledwaba said.

>> Mathys Roets, Stefan Ludik en Erik Holm gaan gaste vermaak >> Geld ten bate van Wiele 500-trust ELNA ESTERHUYSEN >>observer.elna@gmail.com

‘n Ontspanne oggend van lekker kuier en groot bederf wag vir dames op 18 Mei. Die gesogte jaarlikse damestee wat Exclusive Properties en Freshwell jaarliks ten bate van die Wiele 500-trust aanbied, help mense met ‘n behoefte aan ‘wielebene’ om onafhanklik te funksioneer, al is hulle in rolstoele. Die drie groot trekpleisters van vanjaar se tee wat by Grin Court aangebied word, is Erik Holm, wat as seremoniemeester optree, Mathys Roets en Stefan Ludik. Holm, wat ‘n kwadrupleeg is nadat hy in 2004 sy nek in ‘n duikongeluk gebreek het, sê: “My horisonne as gestremde is steeds eindeloos. Ek kan nie nou aan enigiets

dink, behalwe loop, wat ek nié kan doen nie.” Hy speel ook die rol van ‘n kwadrupleeg in die kykNET-sepie, Binnelanders en het onder meer die regie en skryf van musiekfilms soos, Pretville en Liefling behartig. Mathys Roets is al ‘n integrale deel van Wiele 500-funksies. Hy is ‘n inspirasie en spreekbuis vir gestremdes omdat hy so normaal moontlik probeer leef al is hy sedert 2009 in ‘n rolstoel na ‘n motorfietsongeluk. Hy ry duine, het al in Kanada geski, speel gholf, neem aan wedlope deel en ry kwadmotorfiets. Boonop steel hy harte met sy kenmerkende droë humorsin, sagte oë en besondere baritonstem. Roets bly ‘n inspirasie omdat hy glo sy mobiliteit definieer hom nie as mens nie. “Ek het Mathys gebly ten spyte van die radikale ommeswaai in my lewe. Lag bly my grootste plesier.” Stefan Ludik is ‘n sanger, liedjieskrywer en speel die rol van die aantreklike dokter Gustav Kemp in Binnelanders. Hy is ook deel van die musiekgroep, Elvis se Seun. Bespreek nou reeds jou kaartjie by 015 297 1132/33 (Exclusive Properties) of 015 296 1276 (Freshwell). Kaartjies kos R280 wat ‘n piekniekete insluit.

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Erik Holm (links) tree as seremoniemeester op tydens die Damestee van Wiele 500. Stefan Ludik, sanger en akteur en die gewilde Mathys Roets is deel van die spesiale geleentheid.

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DMN Panel Beaters and BC Towing hand over a patrol vehicle to Bochum Taxi Association on Tuesday.

Easylife Kitchens scoops well deserved award win MARKI FRANKEN >>marki.observer@gmail.com

ELK Polokwane celebrate their 2014 Easylife Kitchens Gauteng Franchise of the Year Award with delegates from the ELK Head Office. In front are Philip Kirby, Managing Director; Janiel Lambrechts, Franchisee; Janita Cilliers, Site Manager; Raymond Moodley, Financial Manager and Carmen Pereira-Luis, Design Consultant. At the back are Kobus Knoetze, Design Consultant; Clasie Krüger, Manager; John Dammerman, Marketing Director; Lionel Hauser, Production Director; Manie Lambrechts and Carl Rothero, Operations Director. PHOTOS: MARKI FRANKEN Peter Pratt of the Moolman Group; Michelle Goosen, an ELK client; Janiel Lambrechts, Franchisee; Moira Pratt from Standard Bank and Pieter du Toit from PG Glass share a joke at the ELK Polokwane celebration.

Carmen Pereira-Luis shows some new kitchen cabinets to clients Kgarole and Satsope Maoto.

Mmabatho and Wilhemina Ratsoma are valued ELK clients.

Beauty, elegance, style and warmth strikes the senses when you walk into Easylife Kitchens (ELK) Polokwane at the Lifestyle Centre in Landdros Maré Street. It is therefore no surprise that this franchise of ELK, who pride themselves on creating timeless kitchens designed to fit every client’s lifestyle, won the 2014 Easylife Kitchens Gauteng Franchise of the Year Award. Last Wednesday ELK Polokwane treated their most valued clients to an evening of soothing music, provided by jazz duo Gilbert Malotane and Rupert Harris, and scrumptious refreshments in an atmosphere of sophistication to celebrate this award. ELK CEO, Philip Kirby officially handed over the 2014 Easylife Kitchens Gauteng Franchise of the Year Award to franchisee Janiel Lambrechts and her team at this event. Kirby said the Polokwane branch had been close contenders for four years running. “I am extremely pleased that the Polokwane team won this award in 2014. They performed the best out of 17 stores and this

Easylife Kitchens CEO Philip Kirby congratulates the ELK Polokwane franchise.

was a well deserved win,” he said. Lambrechts thanked Kirby and the delegation from ELK head office and said the support she and her team received from them meant that they could offer their clients extra value for money. “Where perfection and hard work meet, you can always expect a masterpiece,” she said. Lambrechts also thanked the ELK Polokwane team for their input and hard work to make the franchise a success. She also thanked the ELK Polokwane clients and said she regarded every client a member of the ELK Polokwane family. “This award is for you, our valued clients,” she said as she called for a toast to her clients. ELK Polokwane opened their doors in 2006 and thanks to quality products, excellent client service, commitment to innovation and kitchen dreams come true, have gone from strength to strength ever since.

Janiel Lambrechts, franchise holder of ELK Polokwane receives the 2014 Easylife Kitchens Gauteng Franchise of the Year Award from Easylife Kitchens CEO Philip Kirby.

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PEPPS College pays tribute to Grade 12s >> “I hope that their journey of growth continues and that they are committed to lifelong learning. They must never lose their passion and fearlessness” HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za

Moyagabo Kola and Morwakgadi Mamabolo.

Liam McGregor and Anna Lennox.

Ntsako Mtileni and Jimmy Mkansi.

JP Spies and Ansi Buys.

Tlotjo Shoko and Darren Aronje.

Florence Rimee and Loanne Guerin.

Olin Bonne and Agnes Chimanzi.

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he Management, teachers and Grade 12 parents of PEPPS Polokwane College celebrated Grade 12 learners during the 2015 Matric Dance held at Meropa Casino & Entertainment World on Friday evening. It was a group of handsome, elegant young adults that arrived in fancy cars and took to the red carpet to the delight of friends and relatives who had come to share in the memorable evening with them. Head Leigh Melville described the Class of 2015 as a group of passionate learners and wished them every success and happiness. “They are wonderful learners. I hope that their journey of growth continues and that they are committed to life-long learning. They must never lose their fierce passion and fearlessness,” she urged. Head Boy Jordan Caldeira said he has had eventful schooling years and thanked all the educators who taught him throughout the years. “I have had fun at the school. Sometimes it was a bit stressful and busy but I enjoyed every minute of high school life,” Jordan said. Head Girl Katharine Spencer thanked the educators for the guidance and knowledge imparted to her over the years. “The teachers are amazing. They are there when we need their assistance and I am grateful to have been part of the school,” she said.

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ANC unites one Africa, OBSERVER 13 Cosatu at one with neighbours >> ANC joined by alliance partners, business community, Polokwane City Football Club >> Cosatu engages in symbolic joining of hands with Zimbab wean delegation YOLANDE NEL >>observer.yolande@gmail.com

he African National Congress (ANC) in Limpopo united one Africa with a march seeing various partners and citizens from countries on the continent taking a stance on xenophobia and afrophobia on Friday. The ANC in the province was joined by, among others, alliance partners, the business community and representatives of Polokwane City Football Club. As the march got underway, officials of alliance partner Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) in Limpopo was already engaged in the symbolic joining of hands with a Zimbabwean delegation invited to participate in the Chris Hani Brigade political school. Conducted at a venue on the other side of the inner city precinct, the Cosatu initiative included five representatives of the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions who were part of a programme envisaged to be concluded towards the end of next year, it was learnt. At the time Rudolph Phala, MEC for Provincial Treasury, was engaged in sharing valuable lessons on political leadership in his presentation on behalf of the ANC.

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Cosatu Provincial Secretary Gerald Twala expressed the hope that the programme would make a contribution towards political development of trade union leaders. Part of an annual national programme, the political school offered 48 delegates from most of the 17 unions represented by the federation in Limpopo and alliance partners an opportunity to engage on relevant issues over a two-day stretch that would occur monthly. Twala indicated that he was among the first intake after initial conceptualisation of the initiative. Through the inclusion of the Zimbabwean delegation they showed commitment to work with trade unions on the African continent, especially in neighbouring countries, said Twala. According to him trade unions in Zimbabwe were struggling in terms of resources and they contributed towards training in order to empower them. Speaking on behalf of the Zimbabwean delegates, Tirivanhu Marimo sketched a picture of stagnation of economic growth in their country. Describing poverty levels as extreme, he said more than 80% of the 14 million-strong population found themselves in dire straits. Workers were not being paid for extensive periods and everyone tried to survive by entering into informal trade to at least make a living, added fellow-unionist Loveness Mashingaidze. According to Marimo the political environment in that country had to be corrected as political ideologies and policies in place had hampered investment. Asked about the issue of xenophobia in South Africa, he responded saying they were happy to hear the situation was becoming calm in regions where cases were reported. Many countries assisted South Africans during the liberation struggle and people should

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A poster that conveys the message of a united Africa is displayed by dancing supporters of Friday’s anti-xenophobia drive steered by the African National Congress (ANC) in Limpopo. not forget they should help each other. “We still need to remember we are human beings and shouldn’t resolve problems in fighting each other.” He concluded with the words: “We are Africa and we must behave as one in unity.”

Marchers ready to take up an ANC banner spanning a few metres. It shared the sentiments of participants in Friday’s action.

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>> Dramatology Creative and Performing Arts Academy presents drama classes for children every Saturday from 11:00 to 12:00 for ages six to nine and from 12:30 to 13:30 for ages ten to 14 at 61 Devenish Street (Laca offices). Ntsiki Raphesu: 082 393 5316 or E-mail: dramatology@gmail.com. >> Oudleerders en -leerkragte van die Hoër Tegniese en Handelskool Tom Naudé van 1950 tot 1962 word versoek om met Yvonne Pienaar in verbinding te tree. ‘n Reünie word beplan en sal op 22 Augustus by Ridgeback Village in Centurion aangebied word. Yvonne Pienaar: 082 626 0320

>> Polokwane Park Run over 5 km takes place at 08:00 every Saturday at the park opposite Tom Naudé Technical High School. Participation is free and all are welcome. Felicity Roberts: 079 897 3314. 30 April tot 2 Mei >> Die gewilde Limpopo Windpompfees word by die Euphoria Gholflandgoed, net buite Mookgophong aangebied. Steve Hofmeyr, Jak de Priester, Elvis Blue en vele ander tree op. ‘n Bergfietswedren en halfmarathon, lugvertoning en ander vermaak soos Polocrosse, ‘n monstertrok-vertoning en PittBull-kompetisie word ook aangebied. Anelize van den Berg: 082 319 9395. 1 Mei >> ‘n Pretdag vind by Thatch Palace plaas met hope vermaak wat stalletjies, swem en ‘n skaatsbaan insluit. Braaipakkies sal te koop wees. Kaartjies is beskikbaar by Vision of Hope Foundation se kantoor by 078 458 7503 en stalletjies kan nog bespreek word teen R100 en R150 elk. Drienie van Wyk: 083 495 3959 of Anne-marié Booysen: 078 458 7503. 2 Mei >> Die NG Gemeente Renosterpoort op die hoek van Hill- en Pietersburgstraat, Ladanna, bied vanaf 07:30 ‘n basaar met ‘n heerlike ontbyt tussen 08:00 en 10:00 aan. Tuisgebak, vleis, groente, pannekoek en nagereg en

ander lekkernye sal te koop wees. Erika Brits: 015 293 2882. 7 Mei >> Die NG Kerk Bendorpark in Van Niekerkrylaan bied om 19:00 ‘n konsert deur Koos van der Merwe aan. Van der Merwe sal sy verwerkings van die werke van Leonard Cohen in Afrikaans uitvoer. Verversings en ‘n ligte aandete sal vanaf 18:00 te koop wees. Kaartjies kos R120 vir volwassenes en R60 vir laerskoolkinders en is by die kerkkantoor en PriceWaterhouseCoopers by Biccardstraat 73 verkrygbaar. Mark Markgraaf: 015 296 0234. 9 Mei >> Die SAVF Pietersburg/Polokwane bied om 09:00 ‘n Tekkie Tax Vroue-ontbyt by die Vergeet-My-Nie-saal in Hoogstraat aan teen R70 per persoon. Sonnet Seegers tree as gasspreker op. Elsa Hattingh: 015 295 9077/8. >> Die Pottiestak van die Boeremusiekgilde bied van 18:00 tot 23:30 ‘n boeremusiekfees by Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé aan. Toegangsgeld is R30 vir lede en R50 vir nie-lede. Kinders is gratis. Kobus Smit: 082 564 4668. 10 May >> The Turfloop Graduate School of Leadership presents the Run 4 Education Half Marathon, starting at 07:00 on the B and C Rugby Fields between the old and new Peter Mokaba Stadiums. Cash prizes and medals are up for grabs. Registration fees are R20 (5 km), R40 (10 km) and R60 (21,1 km). Athletes may register at the Turfloop Sport Administration Office on 9 May from 16:00 to 19:00 and on 10 May at the venue from 05:30. Dimakatso Maboko: 015 268 4140 or Moagi Itumeleng: 015 268 4048. 16 May >> Exclusive Properties en Freshwell bied ‘n damestee sonder weerga ten bate van Wiele 500 by Grincourt om 09:00 vir 09:30 aan. Die opbrengs van die dag gaan aan persone in rolstoele wat ‘wiele’ nodig het. Die bederfoggend vind boonop in die geselskap van Erik Holm, Mathys Mathys Roets Roets en Stefan Ludik tree by die (Elvis se seun), plaas. damestee op. Bespreek jou kaartjie vroegtydig by Exclusive Properties: 015 297 1132/33 of Freshwell: 015 296 1276.

>> Polokwane’s Mayoral Road Race takes place at the old Peter Mokaba Stadium from 07:00. Registration on weekdays from 08:00 to 16:00 at the Sport and Recreation Offices next to Virgin Active and also on 15 May from 16:00 to 20:00 and on 16 May from 06:00 to 06:45 at the stadium. A 5 km fun run and a 10 km and 21,1 half marathon will take place. Girley Maifala: 015 290 2336/083 664 0582. 27 tot 30 Mei >> Die Polokwane Skou en Musiekfees word op die skouterrein aangebied. Die derde Noordelike Landbouskou vind tegelykertyd plaas. Uitstallings van die voorste plaaslike en nasionale handelsname sal te sien wees en stalletjies wat in elke smaak val, sal vir winskopies sorg. Vermaak word deur Bok van Blerk tree onder andere Bok van by die Polokwane Blerk, Lance James, Skou en Musiekfees Mwah!, Piet Pompies, op. David Fourie, Dewald Wasserfall, Theuns Jordaan, Karen Zoid en Dozi verskaf. Stalletjies is nog beskikbaar en Corrie Venter kan by 082 374 0816 geskakel word. Skakel Leandrie Bezuidenhout by 082 797 3227. 29 Mei >> Nasionale Tekkie Tax-dag vind plaas en plakkers kan nou reeds teen R10 elk gekoop word om instansies in vyf verskillende kategorieë te ondersteun. Dra jou plakker en jy mag enige plek met jou tekkies opdaag op Nasionale Tekkie Tax-dag. Hans le Grange: 082 789 4385. 30 May >> The Dalmada-Baskoppies Community Association hosts an auction followed by a lamb-on-the-spit braai at 14:00 at Palms Inn Dalmada. Tickets cost R100 for adults, R75 for pensioners and R50 for children. Bring your own chairs and cutlery. Dawn Hattingh: 082 304 7189. 31 May >> Pastor, teacher and popular TV personality Paula White is the host of the nationally syndicated programme Paula Today and will address guests at Light of the Nations Church at 18:00. Entry is free. Carina Linley: 060 678 0254. BRICKS

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Westenburg se leerders gee terug aan gemeenskap LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK >>leandri.observer@gmail.com

olisiemanne, soldate, dokters en ingenieurs was Vrydag onder meer oral op Westenburg Sekondêre Skool se terrein te sien toe leerders hulle skoolklere vir interessante en kreatiewe uitrustings verruil het. Meeste leerders het volgens hul beoogde beroepskeuse aangetrek en onderwysers het ook nie op hul laat wag nie en hul in indrukwekkende uitrustings uitgevat. Die dag is gehou ten bate van die skool se fondsinsamelingsprojekte. Juniorleerders het R5 betaal en seniors R10. Die ekstra R5 vir die seniors is vir die graad 12’s se matriekafskeidsgeleentheid aan die einde van die jaar. Leerders kon tydens die dag ook hulle harte oopmaak vir die Suid-

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Jimmy Steele, waarnemende skoolhoof as ‘n chirurg geklee en Bettie Boom, adjunkhoof as ‘n dokter.

>> Leerders trek volgens hul beroepskeuse aan >> Ook bloedskenkingskliniek om terug te gee Afrikaanse Nasionale Bloeddiens (SANBD) en bloed skenk om lewens te red. Jimmy Steele, waarnemende skoolhoof sê dat leerders en personeel van die skool aangemoedig is om bloed te skenk omdat die skool baie seën en donasies ontvang en hulle terug aan die gemeenskap moet gee deur ‘n bloedskenkingskliniek by die skool aan te bied. “Ek geniet die dag vreeslik omdat dit interessant is met ‘n gesellige atmosfeer. Dit is lekker om te sien wat die ander leerders aantrek, hoe hulle hulself uitbeeld en hoe anders hulle lyk as in hulle skoolklere,” sê graad 11-leerder van die skool, Precious Adams. Theophilus Mphahlele, in graad 11 en Maureen Tladi, in graad 10 is as algehele wenners aangewys wat die dag die beste uitgevat was. In graad 8 is Tom Hawkings en Terren Ledwaba as besgeklede seun en meisie aangewys. In graad 9 is Hans Bischof en Mothapo Raesetja as graadwenners aangewys en in graad 10 het Lee-Gail Hamman en Maureen Tladi die ander meisies ore aangesit

Polisieman, Bertin Headger is slaggereed om sy gemeenskap te beskerm.

terwyl John Kolomela en Deunarian Mohamed stof in die ander seuns se oë geskop het. Nangula Emsley en Ndlova Karabo was die besgeklede graad 11-meisies en Theophilus Mphahlele die besgeklede seun. George Lebese en Yvonne Monama is onderskeidelik as besgeklede seun en –meisie in matriek aangewys.

Onderwyser, Thoriso Deka en verpleegster, Condolence Legwabe.

Theophilus Mphahlele as soldaat is as die algehele besgeklede seun vir die dag aangewys.

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Learners of various schools in and around the city attend the Career Awareness Drive.

Polokwane Municipality creates career awareness BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com The Jack Botes Hall was packed to capacity last Friday when the Polokwane Municipality hosted a Career Awareness Drive that was attended by learners from schools from all over the city and surrounds. In opening the event, Thembi Nkadimeng, Executive Mayor, said that the world is changing every day and that the municipality has responded to embrace this phenomenon by pursuing development in a smart way through its 2030 Smart City Vision “The municipality earlier this year advertised external bursaries and 1 402 applications were received. Bursaries worth more than R2 million were awarded to qualifying young residents. The money was raised from sponsorship and donations from business and other stakeholders who

PHOTOS: BARRY VILJOEN

Precious Adams wil ‘n siviele ingenieur word.

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Thembi Nkadimeng, Polokwane Executive Mayor, addresses learners at the Career Awareness Drive.

work with us. The Office of the Executive Mayor continues to champion career awareness to expose our learners to career opportunities and funding institutions. We also have an internship programme where young graduates are recruited and exposed to various working streams in the municipality,” Nkadimeng informed. The Executive Mayor’s Career Awareness Drive is an initiative aimed at empowering Grade 11 and 12 learners from public schools and unemployed youths from disadvantaged and rural communities with the necessary information, knowledge and attributes that are necessary for their future career aspirations. “By exposing learners to careers that respond to the South African economy, the municipality is contributing to government’s New Growth Path (NGP) that aims to meet set targets for scarce and key skills with the emphasis on skills that apply across the economy,” Nkadimeng said. During the event, learners were exposed to critical and scarce skills that are required by the country’s economy and also to opportunities of bursaries and learnership programmes from the municipality, financial institutions and other industries. Nkadimeng concluded to encourage the learners with a quote from an unknown author “No one has ever injured their eyesight by looking at the bright side of life”.

MGM Motors launches new Citroën C4 Cactus BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com

Striking interior of the Citroën C4 Cactus.

Prospective buyers and motor technology enthusiasts on Saturday crowded the showroom of MGM Motors in Landdros Maré Street to

Ronald Nesane, Sales Executive of MGM Motors Polokwane, with the new Citroën C4 Cactus in the non-turbo version. Photos: Barry Viljoen

view the new Citroën C4 Cactus and the lucky ones could even enjoy a test drive. The new Citroën C4 Cactus introduces a new world with new ideas, more design, more comfort and more useful technologies with a controlled budget. Its streamlined profile is exceptionally aerodynamic and colours like Hello-Yellow, Aden Red and Silver-grey with pitch black Airbumps which combat small dents in parking areas, will surely turn heads. Wide front seats, a spacious glove box directly accessible on top of the dashboard and a panoramic glass roof with high thermal protection are some of the features that makes this newcomer on the market a wise and popular choice. Two three cylinder 1 200 cc petrol engines are available, one with a turbo that delivers a

drive and performance normally associated with much bigger cars but with significantly improved fuel consumption. To complement the package, direct fuel injection is standard. Visit MGM Motors at 104 Landdros Maré Street, Polokwane or call 015 287 9660 to test drive the new Citroën C4 Cactus.

The upmarket Citroën C4 Cactus in turbo version.

The Citroën C4 Cactus with its Airbump feature that comes in various colours.

The Citroën C4 Cactus 1 200 cc three cylinder power plant is a real fuel saver.

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Ultimate Face of Limpopo 2015 crowned

>> The judges and audience clearly agreed that Juanté de Lange was a worthy winner of the title >> ‘The pageant was a huge success and I am extremely proud of all the contestants’

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

n atmosphere of anticipation and excitement preceded the start of the Ultimate Face of Limpopo 2015 in Polokwane on Saturday evening, when Juanté de Lange was crowned Ultimate Face of Limpopo 2015. Thirty-eight finalists took to the runway in beautiful evening wear to be judged in six different categories. While the final judging was taking place dancers of Zanele de Beer Dance Studio and local singer, Anneke Serfontein provided entertainment. The judges and audience clearly agreed that De Lange was a worthy winner of the title Ultimate Face of Limpopo 2015 as the results were met by loud cheering and applause. Maite Makgato was the first runnerup followed by Nicole Cooper. The other category winners are: Tiny Face: Anzé Esterhuizen followed by runners-up Zwivhuya Mudau and Vululami Rikhotso. Petite Face: Phindu Tshivengwa followed by Elzoey de Beer and Refilwe Malatji. Pre-teen Face: Kaylee Fischer

followed by Palesa Masimene and Kubura Abubakar. Junior Face: Yolande Strydom followed by Monique Botha and Sinead Otto. Boys: Freddy Tshivenga followed by Anointed Tshivenga and Krynauw Otto. A further highlight of the evening was the presentation of R76 000 that was raised for the Dress-A-Child project of the Polokwane Rotary Ann’s Club 100. The cheque was handed over to Rotary Ann member Anne Prinsloo by Jeane-Ami Palm, organiser of the Ultimate Face of Limpopo 2015 “The pageant was a huge success and I am extremely proud of all the contestants,” Palm said afterwards. She also thanked their sponsors Polokwane Observer, Konica Minolta, Event Productions, PESP Signs, Appetit Function Hire, Anrulé Plant and Décor, Head Office Hair and Beauty Salon, Waltons Polokwane, Merry Thought Florists, Aesthetix, Alma Whitehead Photography, X-treme Signs and Printing, Bio Sculpture and Polokwane Royal Hotel for their contribution towards the success of the Ultimate Face of Limpopo 2015 pageant.

Judges, Nadine Pienaar, hairdresser and owner of Office Hair and Beauty Salon and Loudine Redelinghuys, Mrs Polokwane 2015.

Jeane-Ami Palm, organiser of Ultimate Face of Limpopo 2015, hands over a cheque to Anne Prinsloo from the Polokwane Rotary Ann’s Club 100.

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Maite Makgato, runner up, Juanté de Lange, Ultimate Face of Limpopo 2015 and Nicole Cooper, second runner up.

In the Junior Face category: Monique Botha, runner up, Yolande Strydom, winner and Sinead Otto, second runner up.

Local singer Anneke Serfontein entertains guests.

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Pre-teen Face: Palesa Masimene, runner up, Kaylee Fischer winner and Kubura Abubakar second runner up.

Vululami Rikhotso, second runner-up, Monique Grobler, helper from Ultimate Face of Limpopo 2015, Anzé Esterhuizen winner of the The Tiny Face category and runnerup Zwivhuya Mudau.

The Petite Face category was won by Phindu Tshivengwa with Refilwe Malatji, second runner up and Elzoey de Beer, first runner-up.

In the category for Boys, Freddy Tshivenga was crowned the winner (middle), Anointed Tshivenga, the runner up and Krynauw Otto second runner up.

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>> Freebies and gifts for clients >> Nine years to complete the project

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New day for Engen Bendor Convenience Centre A dream that took nine years to come to fruition and into which thousands of people poured their hearts and passion finally bore fruit on Friday when the Engen Bendor Convenience Centre officially opened their doors. Owners Sumeiya Patel and Abdool Kalla welcomed Engen delegates, service providers and staff to the grand opening day of the centre. In her speech, Patel said they had to choose between petroleum companies when they first started the project and that she could not be happier with the choice that they made. “We are so grateful to Engen Petroleum Limited. They were behind us every step of the way and the support that we received was tremendous. Thank you for your help and caring,” she said addressing the Engen delegates. Patel then invited Gary du Preez, Engen Property Developer to cut the ribbon and officially declare the Bendor Convenience Centre open. The opening day was fun filled with a lot of incentives for clients. Lively music made for a festive atmosphere and hundreds of giveaways, including branded gear and free coffee, brightened up customers’ days. There was also a treat in store for motoring enthusiasts. The Engen Primax vehicle

was on display at the grand opening and clients’ squeals of delight could be heard as the engine deafeningly roared to life. The Engen Bendor Convenience Centre is the epitome of convenience. Not only is it easily accessible from Engen delegates: Gary du Preez, Engen Property Developer; Tshepo Munnik Avenue on the way to Mall of the Lefere, Engen Area Manager; Mike Edwards, Engen Development North, it also provides Manager and Anton Kloppers, Engen Retail Sales and Operations in clients’ every need. Manager. PHOTOS: MARKI FRANKEN From the friendly and helpful forecourt staff to the Quickshop attendants and the Steers and Bakery Corner employees, the people at Bendor Convenience Centre are all eager to assist where they can. Delicious coffee from the Equatorial Coffee Company is always ready to perk up even the worst day. The centre also sells ice for those impromptu social gatherings. The Bendor Convenience Centre also offers beautiful and clean bathroom facilities to their clients as well as an FNB ATM inside the shop to make cash withdrawals convenient, easy and safe. Throughout the festivities it was clear that the Engen values of integrity, empowerment Luricia Venter and Martin Nel are the manand performance drove every employee to agers at the Bendor Convenience Centre. make the opening day a day to remember.

Engen Quickshop staff Patrick Shikwanbana, Florence Maluleke and Ann Tjale with a customer, Evans Mpheroane.

The friendly staff at Steers are Edward Chuene and Linkey Jile. At the back are Phillip Mogotlane and Phillip Ramusia.

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The bakery staff of the Corner Bakery are Wilheminah Mokoena, Solly Mphahlele and Bridgette Sidibeng.

Leda meets Southern African Netherlands Chamber of Commerce BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com The Limpopo Economic Development Agency (Leda) and the Southern African Netherlands Chamber of Commerce (Sanec) held a roundtable discussion at the agency’s offices in Polokwane recently. The purpose of the business roundtable was to share information on a proposed reciprocal mission from Limpopo Province to the Netherlands with the Department of Trade and Industry (the DTI), presentation of key sectors of a Leda/Sanec partnership agreement and the objectives of the mission to the Netherlands, underpinning the agriculture, agro-processing, water technology, renewable energy, transport and smart logistics and tourism in Limpopo. Daphney Chuma, Head of Marketing and Communications of Leda, says that Sanec and Leda presented the mission programme elements and the Department of Trade and Industry presented their support (incentive scheme) behind the trade and investment promotion mission,that is planned to take place from 6 to11.July.

According to Chuma, one of the objectives of the mission is to promote Limpopo’s exportable products to markets in the Netherlands, especially in agriculture, agroprocessing and agri-business with mainly fresh, preserved and dried fruits and nuts, fruit mixtures and juices. This will also include the value-added manufacturing to support the red meat and white meat clusters of Limpopo. Other objectives are to promote Limpopo as an ideal investment destination for Netherlands investors in the identified sectors and to facilitate liaison and twinning between Limpopo Province’s schools of Agriculture and Agricultural Colleges of the Netherlands, for skills exchange and bench-marking with best practices. The Tompi Seleka Agricultural College will be the centre of focus on the Rural Innovation Network Programme that will be run in collaboration with the TPG Academy from the Netherlands. “Site visit to sectors and businesses that have been identified as having potential to do business with Limpopo, such as the Dutch Agro, Food and Technology Sectors (NAFTC) and Dutch Centres of Excellence (CoE) and the Groenhorst College, are planned,” Chuma said.

Chuma concluded that the delegation will involve Leda, the Department of Agriculture, Tompi Seleka Agricultural College, the Department of Trade and Industry and Limpopo’s business people as strategic partners and private sector stakeholders.

PHOTO: BARRY VILJOEN

Parks Sebatjane, Head, Agribusiness Development of Limpopo Economic Development Agency (Leda), Froke Gilsing, General Manager of the Southern African Netherlands Chamber of Commerce (Sanec) and Sam Maloka, International Marketing Manager: Australasia and Europe of Leda, at the roundtable discussion.

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Ral gets new CFO BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com

oads Agency Limpopo (Ral) has last Wednesday welcomed Kgotlo Rabothata to its ranks as the newly appointed Chief Finance Officer. Rabothata is a Chartered Accountant (CA) and now fills the position that had been vacant for more than two years. Rabothata was previously employed by the Auditor-General of South Africa (Agsa) and formed part of Agsa’s team that worked with the United Nations’ Board of Auditors to, inter alia undertake the special UN audit on the peacekeeping mission in Haiti and the Dominican Republic, and also the United Nations Population Fund in New York. “Ral’s 2013/14 audit was adverse and left us at the bottom of the ocean. The audit of 2012/13 returned a disclaimer, which means that we have regressed. Drastic and effective interventions to correct this situation, are required to ensure that Ral moves back to its rightful position of an agency PHOTO: BARRY VILJOEN

Kgotlo Albert Rabothata, newly appointed Chief Finance Officer of Roads Agency Limpopo.

that operates in accordance with legislation and sound accounting practices,” Rabothata said to Polokwane Observer during an interview on his second day in office. According to Rabothata, one of the main reasons for adverse audit opinions is the inability of institutions to provide adequate and conclusive replies to management reports from the AG as well as documentation to substantiate transactions. Noncompliance with Supply Chain Management (SCM) regulations is a major reason for adverse audit opinions and operations have to be streamlined to ensure compliance. “Regular engagement with the AG to ensure that the matters raised in the previous audit reports are addressed and corrected, will ensure that recurrences do not occur. “Key staff members will not be allowed to take leave during the audit process to facilitate a free flow of information. “Most positions in Supply Chain Management are filled and the crucial positions of Head of Supply Chain Management and Pro-active Assurance and Internal Controls Manager will be filled soon. This will ensure that Ral will adhere to SCM regulations and improve its internal controls, so that the AG can put reliance on Ral’s internal controls,” Rabothata said. The new CFO looks forward to his first 100 days in office in which he plans to obtain first hand knowledge of the agency’s projects and the activities of all its staff and contractors. Besides being in office, Rabothata balances his work life by cycling on weekends.

Aganang concludes IDP/Budget consultations BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com The month long IDP/Budget consultations with the community and stakeholders of Aganang Municipality were concluded last Thursday. The consultations, which were held across all villages in Aganang were specifically designed to assist the municipality to identify the needs of the community to educate its Intergraded Development Programme (IDP). The draft IDP was tabled together with a budget of R182 million and will help in addressing various service delivery challenges raised during the consultations by communities and stakeholders. Peter Moruthane, Media Liaison Officer of the municipality, says in a media release that the municipality came a long way in successfully delivering basic services to more than 105 villages since its inception. “This includes the success story of electrifying all of its 105 villages and providing them with free water. The municipality is currently working on finalising the electrification of a few additional extensions. According to Moruthane, a new building for the traffic unit was officially opened by Maria

Mokobodi, Mayor of Aganang, and Mapula Mokaba Phukwana, MEC for Transport, earlier this month. The fully functional station is equipped with state of the art equipment that will help communities to access all services offered at a fully fledged traffic station. “In the draft 2015/16 IDP the municipality will use most of its budget to focus on addressing the challenges of infrastructure, free basic services and support of local economic development. The municipality has identified several gravel roads that will be tarred and several roads where low bridges will be built to help affected communities to connect with others during rainy seasons. The municipality has also put aside R4 million to buy land for development of a shopping complex. R5 million was also put aside to deal with the issues of environment and waste collection,” Moruthane elaborated. The municipality is committed to help indigents and a budget of R7,2 million has been put aside for free basic electricity, water and alternative energy. Mohlonong Stadium in Ga-Mashashane will be developed with a budget of R5 million,” Moruthane concluded.

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André van Staden poses next to Danny Donovan’s 1935 Plymouth Delux Sedan.

Bosveld Motor Club hosts Cars in the Park

Dr Derick Jordaan versorg ‘n pasiënt se wond in Redimed se wondsorg- en prosedurekamer.

Dr Arno Greyling besig met ‘n sonarondersoek.

BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com Motor enthusiasts on Saturday took the opportunity to view cars of yesteryear and to enjoy the last of the summer days at Bosveld Motor Club’s Cars in the Park at General Piet Joubert School. The event also marked the 30th anniversary of the club’s establishment and cars that are just under 100 years old could be admired while the proud owners were ready to share experiences and the history of their vehicles. Newer models were also on view, as well as modified monsters with fuel thirsty engines. Guests could support the stalls where fresh vegetables and meat as well as pancakes, corn dogs and vetkoek ensured that all could be fed. A jumping castle provided entertainment for the younger ones and new cars were on display by motor dealers. A commemorative issue of a book that reflects on the club was also on sale and promises to become a collector’s item. Dries de Lange, chairperson of the club for the last 15 years, afterwards said the event was a great success with 135 cars on display.

Dr Maryke Wessels.

Dr Gideon De Kock.

Dr Dirk Alberts.

Dr Johan Greyling.

Dr Dirk De Lange.

Dr Arno Greyling.

Dr Derick Jordaan.

Dr Paul Vorster.

Dr Maryke Wessels besig in Redimed se apteek.

Francois Swart proudly shows his 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk.

Die dokters by Redimed is 24 uur elke dag gereed vir enige noodgeval.

Ralph Boemer with his rare 1978 Volkswagen Scirocco.

WHY FIT IN WHEN YOU WERE BORN TO STAND OUT? DR SEUSS

Aan die Redimed span, baie geluk met die wonderlike mylpaal van 21 jaar! A 1982 Corvette Stingray with its owner, Adriaan Bronkhorst.

Dr Johan Greyling in sy konsultasiekamer.

Congratulations on a great milestone May there be many more Shop 6, Nedbank Arcade, Landdros Maré Str, Polokwane Tel: 015 291 2536 Fax: 086 613 7646 Redi-Med Medical Centre, Grobler Street, Polokwane Telefax: 015 291 2001

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Redimed vier 21 jaar van dienslewering en omgee MARKI FRANKEN >>marki.observer@gmail.com

ie afgelope 21 jaar het die Redimed Mediese Praktyk eenstrykdeur uitstekende diens aan hulle pasiënte gelewer. In 21 jaar was hierdie 24-uur praktyk se deure nog nooit gesluit vir die publiek nie. In ‘n tyd wat Suid-Afrikaners soms moedeloos raak, is Redimed ‘n lig wat skyn in die donker. Die dokters en personeel se harde werk en kundigheid is ‘n sprekende voorbeeld van die uitstekende mediese sorg wat in Polokwane beskikbaar is. Redimed het in 1994 as ‘n idee in dr Gideon de Kock se weermaghuis begin. Dr Arno Greyling wou ‘n nuwe praktyk begin en daar in dr de Kock se huis het die twee dokters begin om hul planne te smee. Hulle het besef dat daar reeds baie mediese praktyke in die destydse Pietersburg was en dat hulle iets moet doen om uit te staan bo die res. Dit was uiteindelik dr. De Kock wat met die ‘skrikwekkende idee’ na vore gekom het; hulle sou ‘n praktyk begin wat 24 uur elke dag oop sou wees. Drs De Kock en Greyling het besef hulle sou nie alles alleen kon behartig nie en het nog twee vennote ingetrek, dr Maryke Wessels en dr Derick Jordaan. Oor die volgende paar maande het die vier hul planne uitgelê en die nuwe praktyk beplan. In hierdie tyd het dr Greyling in Engeland gaan werk en só gehelp met die befondsing van die nuwe praktyk. Op 5 Desember 1994 het Redimed uiteindelik hul deure op ‘n perseel in Thabo Mbekistraat oopgemaak. Redimed se eerste pasiënt was ‘n jong meisie wat van haar perd afgeval het. Die dokters onthou hoe senuweeagtig hulle was en hoe hulle gestry het oor wie hierdie meisie moet ondersoek en behandel. Uiteindelik het dr Greyling die eer te beurt geval om hul eerste pasiënt te sien, omdat hy as mees senior vennoot beskou is. In die beginjare was Redimed piepklein met slegs twee spreekkamers, ‘n apteek en ‘n ontvangsarea. Die dokters het na ure op ‘n matras agter die toonbank geslaap en self die papierwerk behartig. Redimed was van dag een af toegewy aan die gemeenskap. In die eerste paar jaar van hulle bestaan het die dokters ‘n rondgaande kliniek in die Sekhukhune-area bestuur. Hulle

het Woensdae beurte gemaak om in hul bakkie met ‘n karavaan te klim en na hierdie landelike gebied uit te reik. Redimed se dokters het ook narkosesessies by die Polokwane Provinsiale Hospitaal waargeneem en die praktyk was op ‘n stadium ook as distriksgeneesheer geregistreer. As distriksgeneeshere het die dokters met moeilike gevalle gewerk en die polisie het in alle ure pasiënte gebring op wie toetse gedoen moes word. In 1998 het die vennote besluit dat hulle Redimed na ‘n perseel nader aan die hospitaal moes skuif en hulle het die grond waarop die huidige praktyk in Groblerstraat staan, gekoop. Uiteindelik is die nuwe perseel van Redimed in 2003 amptelik deur ‘n bekende sjirurg van Polokwane, dr David Conjé geopen. In 2008 het die praktyk in Thabo Mbekistraat na die Standard Bank-gebou in Schoemanstraat geskuif waar dit vandag nog ‘n integrale deel van Redimed is. Die praktyk in Groblerstraat is ‘n 24-uur praktyk terwyl die praktyk in Schoemanstraat van 08:00 tot 17:00 oop is in die week. Oor die jare het die vennote aangegroei tot die huidige agt dokters wat tans by Redimed werksaam is, gereed om pasiënte met uitstekende mediese sorg te help. Redimed se personeel is trots op die feit dat die gemeenskap hulle ken as ‘n praktyk wat altyd die ekstra myl loop om pasiënte te help. Só hanteer die praktyk ook pasiënte se reëlings wat mediese fondse, spesialisafsprake en hospitaalbesoeke insluit. Redimed lewer ook gratis gemeenskapsdienste aan ‘n plaaslike ouetehuis en verskeie kinderhuise. Deur die jare het Redimed verskeie personeellede gesien kom en gaan, maar is trots om te sien hoe voormalige werknemers uitblink op ander werksgebiede. Daar is egter ook ‘n hele paar personeellede wat reeds 15 jaar en langer by hierdie praktyk werksaam is en bydra tot die kwaliteit van pasiëntediens. Volgens Sonya van den Heever, praktykbestuurder, kan Redimed se sukses toegeskryf word aan harde werk, toewyding en uitstekende spanwerk. “Ons is dankbaar teenoor God vir sy guns en die goeie gesondheid om die werk te doen wat ons hier doen. Ons is ook dankbaar vir wonderlike vaardighede, die liefde wat ons vir mense kan wys en deursettingsvermoë.”

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Die stigterslede van Redimed is drs Arno Greyling, Maryke Wessels, Gideon de Kock en Derick Jordaan.

Redimed se huidige dokterspan is drs Johan Greyling, Derick Jordaan, Paul Vorster en Maryke Wessels. Agter is drs Dirk de Lange, Dirk Alberts, Arno Greyling en Gideon de Kock.

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Bederf ma op Moedersdag met ‘n ete en geskenke MARKI FRANKEN >>marki.observer@gmail.com

Die kinders kan in die Lalla’s Palace-speelarea by Deco Terrace baljaar.

FOTO’S: MARKI FRANKEN

Kom ontspan by Deco Terrace op Moedersdag en gee vir ma ‘n blaaskans.

‘n Rustige buffetete by Adega Polokwane is ‘n goeie keuse.

Geniet uitstekende wyne uit die monnik se kelder by Adega Polokwane.

anjaar kan Polokwane-inwoners uitsien na ‘n ontwerpers-Moedersdag danksy die moeite en kreatiwiteit van restaurante en ‘n eenstopwinkel. Bederf jou ma met ‘n ete wat haar smaakknoppies sal laat tintel en koop vir haar ‘n elegante geskenk wat haar dag sal opkikker. Verskeie besighede in die stad beywer hul daarvoor om die perfekte Moedersdagbederf te skep. Deco Terrace Die voormalige Café Pavilion in die Sterkloop-kompleks is onder nuwe bestuur en staan nou bekend as Deco Terrace. Onder die wakende oog van eienaars, Riana Soer en Suzette Joubert, is die ontspanne buitelugruimte ‘n paradys vir gesinne. Hulle het nie net ‘n lieflike verwelkomende atmosfeer geskep waarin ma en pa kan ontspan nie, maar ook seker gemaak dat die kinders genoeg speelplek het. Die Eddietainment-area is ‘n gedeelte met ‘n strandtema waar die kinders na hartelus in die sand kan speel. Terselfdertyd bied Lalla’s Palace ‘n groen speelarea met speelapparaat en ‘n springkasteel. Met helder kleure wat keurig aangewend is om die oog te streel en rustige agtergrondmusiek, sorg Deco Terrace vir die perfekte Moedersdag-wegbreekkans vir die hele gesin. Sjef Gerald Janse van Nieuwenhuizen belowe ‘n spyskaart uit die boonste rakke en Soer spog dat hy ‘n genie is wanneer dit by gebak kom. Vir Moedersdag bied Deco Terrace ‘n heerlike buffetete aan met die klem op tuisgemaakte lekkernye. Kom proe gerus hulle tuisgebakte brode, konfyte en smere en onthou om ‘n plekkie te los vir hul smaaklike nageregte. Die koste van hierdie ete is R180 per persoon. Deco Terrace is elke dag van 08:00 tot 17:00 oop en doen ook funksies en konferensies na ure. Vir meer inligting kan belangstellendes vir Soer by 083 452 8778 skakel. Adega Polokwane Vir ‘n buffetete met ‘n luukse atmosfeer kan inwoners hul ma’s op Moedersdag by Adega Polokwane op die hoek van Pierre- en Neethlingstraat bederf.

Koop vir ma ‘n pragtige bos blomme by die Goseame-blommemark.

Vir slegs R225 per volwassene en R95 per kind onder 10 jaar, kan ma kies uit smaaklike disse soos kreef, lamsboud met roosmaryn, kraakvars Griekse slaai, hoender-rissoles en Portugese hoender. Adega se beroemde hoenderlewers is ook op die spyskaart asook Kaliforniese soesjirolle, gevulde kalamarie in ‘n roomsous en geurige knoffelbrood. Berei ‘n heerlike ete vir die vrou in jou lewe voor met beDaar is ook geroosterde aar- standdele van Goseame Open Market. tappeltjies, roerbraai-groente, Op 9 Mei bied Velvet Apple Café ‘n broccoli- en blomkoolgebak en Manhattan-teeparty in hul teetuin by Compampoenkoekies om seker te maak dat ma pensatiestraat 80 aan. darem haar groente ook inkry. Dit is die ideale geleentheid om ma se Vir nagereg is daar rooi fluweelkoek, bederfdag in ‘n bederfnaweek te omskep. wortelkoek en roomys. Nooi jou ma om op te tof, haar mooiste Daar is ook ‘n verskeidenheid uitstekende hoed op te sit en saam te kom smul aan wyne om van te kies uit “Adega do Monge”, ‘n verskeidenheid koeke, terte en heerlike die kelder van die monnik. Adega se kroeghappies. manne sal ook sorg dat ma die drankie van Die tafels sal deftig gedek wees om elehaar keuse kry om die dag af te rond. gansie aan jou ma se teepartytjie te verleen. Vir die jonger kinders is daar ‘n speelarea met ‘n pophuis, glyplank en plek om te teken Moet ook nie vergeet om vir jou ma iets en in te kleur. mooi by die geskenkwinkel te koop op pad Vir meer inligting en om ‘n bespreking vir uit nie. Moedersdag te maak, kan die restaurant by Vir meer inligting kan Apple Velvet Café 015 296 0805 geskakel word. by 072 585 2970 geskakel word. Mike’s Kitchen Goseame Open Market By Mike’s Kitchen is elke dag Moedersdag, Indien jy verkies om jou ma tuis te bederf want ma kan terugsit en ontspan terwyl die met ‘n tuisgekookte ete, is Goseame Open jongspan hulself pootuit speel op die speelMarket die ideale eenstopwinkel om alles te grond, mini-gholfbaan en kegelbaan. kry wat jy nodig het. Op Moedersdag self, 10 Mei, bied hierdie By Goseame Open Market se slaghuis gewilde gesinsrestaurant hul beroemde bufkan jy kies uit die beste vleissnitte en gefetete aan met voorgeregte, hoofgeregte en marineerde lekkernye. Of jy ‘n braai beplan slaaie om van te kus en te keur. of ‘n lekker skaapboud in die oond wil druk, Mike’s Kitchen dra ook ma se belange op alles is hier beskikbaar. die hart met hul splinternuwe kinderpartytjieVir die bykosse kan jy uit verskeie groenarea. Hier bied die personeel van Mike’s tesoorte kies om seker te maak dat al ma se Kitchen uitstekende en prettige kinderpargunstelinge op haar bord beland. tytjies aan en ma hoef nie ‘n vinger te verVan botterskorsies tot groenbone en roer nie. Sien berig elders. sappige sampioene, Goseame Fruit and Vir meer inligting oor Mike’s Kitchen se Vegetable Market verkoop wat in elkeen se heerlike Moedersdagbuffet of om te besmaak sal val. spreek, kan die restaurant by 015 296 0223 Moet ook nie vergeet van ma se blomme geskakel word. nie! Kry vir haar ‘n pragtige bos blomme om Velvet Apple Café dankie te sê vir alles wat sy vir jou doen by Vanjaar word Moedersdag ‘n bietjie vroeër Goseame se Blommemark. by die Velvet Apple Café gevier aangesien Vir meer inligting skakel Goseame Open hierdie teetuin nie Sondae oop is nie. Market by 015 297 4879.

Geniet ‘n Manhattanteeparty by Velvet Apple Café op 9 Mei.

Velvet Apple Café bied die ideale omgewing vir ma om te ontspan.

Geniet ‘n heerlike Sondagmiddagmaal by Mike’s Kitchen op Moedersdag terwyl die kinders buite baljaar.

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Wees in die kol met kreatiewe idees LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK >>leandri.observer@gmail.com

aak vanjaar se Moedersdag onvergeetlik en bederf ma met ‘n spesiale geskenk, handgemaak of met sorg uitgesoek. Wanneer jy ‘n Moedersdaggeskenk koop, maak seker dat dit iets is wat ma kan gebruik, iets wat sy graag wil hê en dat dit by haar persoonlikheid pas. ‘n Handgemaakte geskenk bly spesiaal, soveel te meer op Moedersdag. ‘n Paar idees: Tuisgemaakte lyfskrop Al wat jy vir hierdie geurige lyfskrop nodig het is ‘n pak sout, ‘n botteltjie essensiële olie na ma se smaak en ‘n mooi lugdigte glashouer. Gooi ‘n lagie sout in die lugdigte houer en drup so 10 druppels essensiële olie daarop. Volg dit op met nog ‘n lagie en druppels en hou aan totdat die houer vol is. Maak seker dat die houer goed geseël is en versier met ‘n mooi lint of gedroogte blommetjie of twee. Laat die skrop vir ten minste twee dae staan voordat ma dit kan gebruik. Kombuis-kruietuintjie Koop ‘n onversierde keramiekhouer by jou plaaslike kewkery en verf dit om by ma se kombuiskleure te pas. Plant kruie wat sy graag in die kombuis gebruik, soos pietersielie, roosmaryn, tiemie en koljander in die

houer. Nou het sy ‘n gerieflike kruietuin aan haar vingerpunte wanneer sy kook en die tuintjie kikker sommer die kombuis ook op. ‘n Pragtige vaas Vir die jongspan is daar ook ‘n plan om ma se dag spesiaal te maak. Jy het ‘n ou glasbotteltjie of blompotjie nodig en verskeie kleure wol. Smeer die botteltjie of potjie met gom en draai die wol styf om die houer. Maak seker dat daar geen gapings is nie. Maak kleurpatrone wat by ma se slaapkamer pas. Sit ‘n bossie blomme uit die tuin of ‘n enkele roos in jou vaas en sit dit op ma se ontbytskinkbord op Moedersdag. Koop iets wat in ma se smaak sal val Maak seker dat die geskenk wat jy uitsoek iets is wat ma sal waardeer en ‘n spesiale bederfie vir haar sal wees. Staan ma dalk heeldag op haar voete by die werk? Koop vir haar heerlike sagte pantoffels met opgestopte sole om haar voete ‘n ruskans te gee. Is ma ‘n ywerige sportvrou? Kry vir haar ‘n nuwe oefenuitrusting of die nuutste tegnologiese foefie om haar oefenprogram aan te vul. Is ma baie besig en oorwerk? Gee vir ‘n maand lank vir haar een aand per week ‘verlof’ en maak seker dat alle huishoudelike take wat sy gewoonlik behartig, gedoen is. Tap

Adding spice to a mother’s life >> When did the unannounced role reversal occur? >> Such are the nuances that add spice to a mother’s life

YOLANDE NEL >>observer.yolande@gmail.com

Wees hierdie Moedersdag kreatief met handgemaakte geskenke. vir haar ‘n warm bad met geurige olies in en laat sy ontspan terwyl die res van die gesin kosmaak en skoonmaak. Hou ma van onthaal? Kry vir haar ‘n pragtige koekstaander waarmee sy haar gaste kan beïndruk. Is ma ‘n boekwurm? Koop vir haar ‘n geskenkbewys by ‘n boekwinkel of webtuiste wat boeke verkoop. Tyd is die grootste geskenk Maak spesiale tyd vir ma en neem haar uit vir die dag, hetsy na ‘n plaaslike restaurant of op ‘n uitstappie in die natuur. Bring kwaliteittyd saam met ma deur en maak seker dat sy spesiaal voel en baie liefde kry op hierdie spesiale dag. Jy kan selfs ‘n gesinspiekniek in die agtertuin reël en seker maak dat al ma se gunstelingdisse op die spyskaart is. Maak net baie seker dat sy nie ‘n vinger hoef te lig nie.

The music playing in the car is a catchy tune that calls for turning it up a dash or two. In typical teen-mode he is on his phone and momentarily oblivious to goings-on that constitute his world. “Turn down the music, Mommy. I can’t concentrate,” he exclaims from the front seat, while texting a friend with arrangements for a prearranged drop-off. The statement is followed by a frown curving into my forehead and him turning the volume down. When did the unannounced role reversal occur? At the age of 15 and a half he is supposed to blast the radio and I the one complaining, I imagine. My outburst of laughter is a simple reflex reaction. Just the other day he was a huggable teddy bear in diapers and gallant in his display of affection. His wide smile gripped his mom’s heart every time he

was charmed by yet another discovery that marked a milestone of a precious life journey. Years on he still expresses excitement about things, in spite of the choice of subjects of attention and fascination changing incessantly. However, nowadays it happens in a less exuberant manner because it has become not-so-cool to attract attention for any old reason. Despite attempts to postpone the onset of a natural process of ageing it surprisingly happened overnight, or so it seems. In addition to that he has taken on varying adult roles without prior announcement or constant noticing: that of soul mate, best friend, guardian angel, bodyguard, confidante, info portal, travel companion and fellow-explorer. We get to share the most amazing moments together. And so we laugh together, hurt together, get ecstatic together, get upset at each other, have adventures together and hence, experience life together. In his company life remains an eternal movie. Those instants are the memories to be cherished for a lifetime. Such are the nuances that add spice to a mother’s life. There is simply no exchanging the privilege of motherhood for anything in the world. I consider myself abundantly blessed.

The woman at the wheel of major bus company MARKI FRANKEN >>marki.observer@gmail.com

Goseame Management and Staff would like to wish all the Mothers a wonderful Mother’s Day. Don’t forget to PICK AND PAY FLOWERS/ROSES for that SPECIAL MOTHER WHOSE WORTH IS FAR MORE THAN RUBBIES at GOSEAME FLOWER MARKET

With her youthful appearance, beautiful smile and friendly manner, Olivia Maponya impresses from the first moment when you meet her. This vibrant woman is not only the managing director of one of Limpopo’s largest bus companies, she is also the mother of three, a son of 16 and two daughters, 11 and five respectively. Sitting in the hot seat at Kopano Bus Services, Maponya says it can be a challenge to manage her professional and home life, but confesses that she has a foolproof way to deal with this challenge. “I make sure that my priorities are straight and I manage my time effectively. When I am at work, I am 100% present and when I am at home, I am 100% present for my children,” she says. She is also a Christian and proud of the fact that she is actively involved in her church. Maponya started working for Kopano Bus Services as an administrator when the company was established in 2001. “I am thankful that the owners of the company noticed my hard work and rewarded me by making me a partner. They acknowledged my skills and dedication and did not want to lose that enthusiasm, so they offered me a stake in the company.” She says it must be said that, although the world of transport is a male dominated environment, the men in her company have always been supportive of her and her career. She is currently the only women between nine males. Maponya is very proud of the many awards and achievements of Kopano Bus Services, but PHOTO: MARKI FRANKEN

Olivia Maponya says effective time management is the key to her success.

she is most proud of the fact that they have not lost one passenger due to accidents since 2001. “One of our buses transports approximately 200 people per day and we have 58 buses. This means that Kopano transports 11 600 people every day and we have never lost anybody due to accidents. This makes our safety record all the more special. “I am also proud of the fact that we are not employers and employees at Kopano, but rather one big family. I regard every person employed by the company as a member of my family and we all treat each other as such. That is why our bus drivers put extra effort into their work and why we have such an excellent safety record. I credit our drivers and other employees with this achievement,” she explains. With Maponya at the helm, Kopano Bus Services became involved in several charitable causes. She says the company embraces the spirit of Ubuntu. “We adopted the Matshibe School for children with special needs in Lebowakgomo. We help them out on a monthly basis, based on their needs at the time. We also visit them often and spent our 67 minutes for Mandela Day at the school last year. “We also recently partnered with Nedbank. They agreed to help us buy school uniforms for the learners at Matshibe. Nedbank also donated 100 blankets to us recently and tasked us with distributing the blankets. We will not give the blankets to the learners at Matshibe, because we know that they are well taken care of. We will probably donate the blankets to a local old age home,” says Maponya. Maponya is busy setting up a foundation that will tackle childhood obesity in the near future. I am still busy with the legalities of the foundation at this stage, but I want to focus on children’s health and fitness. “As a society we are so focused on children that do not have, that we forget about those who have in abundance, but who do not know how to live healthy lives,” she says. Maponya’s advice to other women is to have confidence in their abilities. “Never let your personal insecurities stop you from using your capabilities to make your dreams come true.”

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Mikes Kitchen launches kiddies’ party section HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za

ikes Kitchen Restaurant on Saturday launched their kiddies’ party section where parents can host parties for their kids at the restaurant adding to excising and scrumptious menu offerings for Mother’s Day, which is imminent. According to Marketing and Events Coordinator at Mikes Kitchen, Malema Lemekoana the kiddies party section is initiated to keep

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up with their valued clients’ requirements, which they have expanded to incorporate other functions and events. “The section is also aimed at taking care of all facets for PHOTO: HERBERT parents who require a RACHUENE one-stop party service. Malema LemekoaWe have enough park- na, Marketing and ing space for everyEvents Coordinator one, the section is at Mikes Kitchen. spacious and tranquil. We are calling all families to come and host their kiddies’ parties here,” Lemekoana said. As part of the launch the restaurant had organised a fun day for the children of some of their regular customers. More than 60 kids entertained themselves on the jumping castles, played various games and had a thoroughly enjoyable day while their parents could view all the new amenities in the party section. “The kiddies’ party section specialises in planning and setting up of the themed children’s parties. We also supervise and play themed and age appropriate games with the children during the birthday party or provide some other form of entertainment for the children. Other party goodies that we offer our clients include themed sweetie packs, cakes, helium balloons, photo boards, jumping castles, games and supervision. Theme party accessories are also available,” Lemekoana said.

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Mitchell House>>

Mitchell House learners show their intelligence

LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK >>leandri.observer@gmail.com Mitchell House’s Grade 4 to 7 learners proudly displayed the fruit of their labour during the school’s annual Science Fair on Friday with the hope of being named top scientist. The more than hundred entries ranged from models demonstrating the basic principles of electricity to experiments on the effect of yeast on different beverages. Headmaster Andrew Cook said the event, which the school has run for the past seven years, was a wonderful opportunity for learners to show their understanding of science. “Our learners are encouraged to participate in the fair because science is very important to our school and in fact very important in any developed country,” Cook said. Parents and all other learners were also welcome to visit the fair. “The judges spent a lot of time asking each candidate questions. Although they needed to have an attractive, organised display, 75% of the marks were allocated to understanding their topic, evidence of research and application of the scientific method,” Achsah Phosoko, Marketing Director of Mitchell House said. Results: Grade 4 learner Humayd Dada won the Junior category with his project about the effect of different liquids on plant growth. The second place went to Ntahli Nkopane, Nthabiseng Shivambu and Tinaye Muchandingona, also in Grade 4 with their project about osmosis. Imaan Sonpra, Grade 5, won third place for his simple electric generator.

Laerskool Piet Hugo>>

The senior category saw a tie for first place between Husnaa Dada’s ‘Plastic Power’ and Qailah Latib’s ‘Turning Coke and milk into plastic’. In a three-way tie Cian Goeminne’s ‘Cleaning up oil spills’, Aamenah Moosa’s ‘Fingerprinting’ and Rayhaan Essa’s ‘The power of Magnets’ shared the second position. Akila Rhamdarie’s project ‘Do white candles burn faster than coloured candles?’ earned him the third position. FOTO: LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK

Laerskool Piet Hugo se akademiese presteerders is voor, Kgopotso Mawasha, Mulweli Mudau, Ethan Posl, Kgopelo Malema en Naledi Sebati. In die middel is Tebogo Hamese, Dante Lekagane, Pheladi Ramogale, Dominic Maminingu en Tshepi Mokgetlhe. Agter staan Werner Christou, Top 10-organiseerder.

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Grade 4-learner, Erin Thosago demonstrates how to make salt crystals.

Laerskool Piet Hugo het onlangs die skool se 10 beste akademiese presteerders aangewys tydens ‘n baie spesiale saalopening. Die 10 slimkoppe is volgens hul rapportpunte vir die eerste skoolkwartaal gekies. Piet Hugo se Top 10-organiseerder, Werner Christou, het gesê die skool is besonder trots op hierdie leerders se harde werk en deursettingsvermoë. Om hulle te beloon sal hierdie leerders

op ‘n spesiale uitstappie getrakteer word deur die skool. Die graad 7-leerders wat bo-aan die top 10-lys is, is Naledi Sebati en Kgopelo Malema met gemiddelde van 86,11% en 84,78% onderskeidelik. In graad 6 het Ethan Posl met 84,50%, Mulweli Mudau met 82,83%, Kgopotso Mawasha met 82,83%, Tshepi Mokgetlhe met 82,50%, Dominic Maminingu met 81,67% en Pheladi Ramogale met 77,50% uitgeblink. Dante Lekagane en Tebogo Hamese het gemiddelde van 77,11 en 77% onderskeidelik behaal. Hulle is beide in graad 7.

Nirvana Pre-School>>

Health and Wellness Day at Nirvana Pre-School LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK >>leandri.observer@gmail.com Grade 4s Khathu Maguga and Jaden Stoltz entered a simple electric circuit.

The effect of yeast on different drinks is demonstrated by Grade 7 learner, Etienne Grobbelaar.

Kerry Spratt, science educator at the school and Xolwe Nukeri with his project.

Andrew Cook, Headmaster, listens to Faaria Rhemtula, Grade 7, explaining her scienceproject.

The community of Nirvana on Sunday joined Nirvana Pre-School for their Health and Wellness Day and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The school aimed at creating health awareness and different stations were set up where people could have their eyes, sugar and cholesterol levels tested. The little ones could even have dental check-ups. “People do not have time to go for tests like this and today they had the opportunity to get tested,” Munfusa Kika, Administrator at the school and one of the organisers, explained. The organisers had also arranged for an occupational therapist, nutritionist and reflexologist to be present and offer their services. The South African National Blood Service also hosted a mobile clinic on the premises for volunteers and regular donors to donate blood. Little ones from Nirvana Pre-School also dressed up as fruit and went on a tooty-

fruity walk to create awareness for a healthy lifestyle. The colouring and skipping competitions were very popular while horse rides brought joy and smiles to the little ones’ faces. Kika said the event was very successful and they were pleasantly surprised with how well the community supported them.

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Brothers, Nabeel and Mohammed Pathan, working at a food station during the Health and Wellness Day.

Left: Zeeya Kalla, Hamza Jouma, Mishka Kalla, Mohammed Cassim, Zaeem Kalla and Uzair Kalla enjoy the day together.

Right: A theatre filled with scienceprojects.

Elica Primary School>>

Elica welcomes new educators PHOTO: LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK

Four new staff members recently joined the ranks of Elica Primary School in Nirvana. In front are Rio Hasha, Principal, and Des Jones, Executive Manager. At the back are Jonathan Pettigrew, Augusta Efusanya, James Letshekga and Mariska Theunissen.

In charge of the braai. Faruk Khan, Rafuk Khan, Faizel Phalane and Edwin Tshivhase know what they’re doing. Left: Sulaimaan Aziz during a horse ride.

Cousins Zainub and Faatimah Anver with their colourful pictures.

Hoërskool Pietersburg>>

Pietersburg Laerskool>>

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Zander Human (tweede prins, Mnr Persoonlikheid), Hein Pretorius (eerste prins), Mnr PHS André du Preez (Mnr Fotogenies, beste eie inisiatief), Mej PHS Chené Schulenburg (Mej Persoonlikheid), Annemey Louw (eerste prinses, beste eie inisiatief) en Imke Willemse (tweede prinses).

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oërskool Pietersburg (PHS) se skoolsaal is verlede Donderdagaand in ‘n sirkustent omtower tydens die kroning van vanjaar se Mnr en Mej PHS. Met die tema, Cirque du PHS het die Mnr en Mej PHS-finaliste gesorg vir ‘n aand vol humor en komedie met ‘n tikkie glansryke elegansie om die aand perfek af te rond. Die senior verteenwoordigende leerderraad (VLR) het ook dansitems op die verhoog gelewer en terselfdertyd hul goed van hul taak gekwyt om die kroning suksesvol te laat verloop met goeie organiseringsvernuf. Die finaliste het eers in informele drag op die loopplank verskyn en het geleentheid gekry om hul kreatiwiteit en eie inisiatief te toon in die talentafdeling van die kompeti-

sie. Die deelnemers het gesing, musiekinstrumente gespeel en ook toneelstukkies opgevoer. Party het die gehoor telkens laat skaterlag. Pieties se mooistes het die aand afgesluit met ‘n laaste verskyning in formele drag waarna die kroning plaasgevind het. André du Preez is nie net as Mnr PHS gekroon nie, maar het ook met die pryse vir Mnr Fotogenies en beste eie inisiatief weggestap. Sy eerste en tweede prinse is Hein Pretorius en Zander Human onderskeidelik. Zander is ook as Mnr Persoonlikheid aangewys. Mej PHS is Chené Schulenburg wat ook die titel as Mej Persoonlikheid verower het. Haar eerste en tweede prinses is Annemey Louw en Imke Willemse onderskeidelik met Annemey wat ook die prys vir beste eie inisiatief gewen het. Rachie van Staden is as Mej Fotogenies aangewys.

Debatspan deur na volgende ronde FOTO: VERSKAF

Die debatspan van Hoërskool Pietersburg (PHS) het tydens die onlangse eerste ronde van die ATKV-debatkompetisie wat by Hoërskool Hans Strijdom aangebied is, na die halfeindronde op 6 Junie in Rustenburg deurgedring. Voor is afrigter Alta Botha en Jean-Pierre Viljoen. Agter is Jonett Olivier en Zydra Hattingh.

Hoërskool Pietersburg (PHS) is onlangs aangewys as een van die toptien hoërskole in Suid-Afrika wat die meeste bloed in 2014 geskenk het. PHS is sesde op die lys met hul leerders wat 449 eenhede geskenk het om ander se lewens te red. “Die SANBS in Polokwane is geëerd om in Limpopo een van die toptien bloedskenkskole in Suid-Afrika te hê. Ons is baie dankbaar vir PHS wat ons help om bloedvoorrade op die gewenste vlak te hou,” sê Dottie Pinn, skakelbeampte van die SANBS. Die hoë skenkersyfer is te danke aan die

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Cor Muller, Jahkuska Zanna en Werner Swartz van Pietersburg Laerskool het op 25 Maart aan die eerste ronde van die AKTV-redenaarskompetisie deelgeneem en dring deur na die volgende ronde wat op 5 Mei by Curro Heuwelkruin aangebied word.

Marjoné de Beer van Pietersburg Laerskool het ‘n goue medalje tydens die onlangse Ebenezer Myl oopwater-swemkompetisie in die o.13-afdeling gewen. Dit was die derde keer wat Marjoné aan die Ebenezer Myl deelgeneem het. Slegs die eerste drie plekke in elke afdeling wen goue medaljes.

Stanford Lake College>>

Alumnus chosen for prestigious scholarship Tercia Jansen van Vuuren (née da Silva), a former Stanford Lake College (SLC) learner, was recently chosen as a Gates Cambridge Scholar acknowledging her as of 54 of the world’s most academically exceptional and socially committed young people from a total of 3 535 applications received for 2015. Jansen van Vuuren will commence her MPhil studies at the University of Cambridge when the academic year starts in October. Her field of study is engineering for sustainable development. Her achievement is made even more remarkable by the fact that her twin sister, Talia da Silva, also a former Stanfordian, was chosen as a Gates Cambridge Scholar in 2013 and is now in the second year of her PhD studies. Both sisters obtained their BEng in Civil Engineering cum laude from the University of Pretoria in 2010.

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Twin sisters Talia and Tercia da Silva were among the top five students in the civil engineering class who graduated from the University of Pretoria cum laude in April 2010.

Success at festival

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SANBS en PHS se kwartaallikse skenkersklinieke waar die skool bloedskenkverteenwoordigers het wat medeleerders, ouers en vriende werf om bloed te skenk. Zelda van Jaarsveld, onderwyser by PHS en SANBS-bloedskenkkoördineerder koördineer die klinieke en sorg dat alles klopdisselboom verloop. PHS het onlangs reeds hul eerste kliniek vir 2015 aangebied waar ongeveer 120 eenhede geskenk is. “PHS was in 2013 nommer 38 op die nasionale ranglys. Die skool, bloedverteenwoordigers en leerders het hard gewerk om op te skuif na die sesde posisie. Ek is baie trots daarop dat ons met 32 plekke verbeter het,” sê van Jaarsveld.

Stanford Lake College’s (SLC) recent participation at the Treverton College Easter Festival yielded success for the netball team. The girls have set themselves a high standard for the rest of the season. Walking into the Treverton festival as the smallest school they had a challenge on their hands yet the team fought as one until the final whistle in every game. The first match, against host school Treverton started off slowly but through sheer determination secured a 10 goal victory for SLC. The second day was a highlight with a 25-10 win against Woodhill. The game against Dainfern

College was closely contested and eventually finished in a nine goal victory for the SLC team. Overall they won five out of their six matches. SLC Marketer Rona McGaffin reported that captain Makungu Valoyi led the team with confidence and consistently performed to a high standard throughout the weekend. “Every single player deserves to be congratulated and should be proud of their achievements. They showed maturity on the court and displayed sheer determination and perseverance throughout the festival”, McGaffin stated.

The SLC netball team that participated in the Treverton College Easter Festival. In front are Franke Viljoen and Somisa Shingwenyana. At the back are Khanyisa Sambo, Kristen Tomes, Cassy Hawken, Kirsten Eastes, Katherine Gardiner, Jamela Maswanganyi, Katli Lebepe, Makungu Valoyi, Captain, Anke Vaughan and Shikara Janke.

Member of SA Schools u.16 Squash Team

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Bloedskenkverteenwoordigers van PHS is Arne Both, Annemey Louw, Zelda van Jaarsveld, bloedskenkkoördineerder, Dottie Pinn, skakelbeampte, Coenraad Niehaus en Elsamarie Uys. Agter is Lize Els, Tamson Africa, Claudine van der Westhuizen, Anika Smit, Gilionelle Kaba en Chené Schulenburg.

Reese Bain, a Grade 9 learner at Stanford Lake College and former South African u.14 champion has been selected for the SA Schools u.16 Squash Team that will tour Malaysia in May and June. SLC Marketer Rona McGaffin reported that Reese’s inclusion in the team represented the culmination of much hard work and many

sacrifices over the past several months. The team was selected at the SA Junior Closed held in Johannesburg last week-end. SLC squash player Reese Bain, 15, has been selected for the u.16 South African Schools team that will tour Malaysia later this year.

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Motors profile>>

April 30, 2015 >> PAGE 30

Samuel Letsoalo

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he Dodge Journey Crossroad, now also available in Polokwane, exudes a rare blend of value, versatility, performance

The Dodge Journey Crossroad, now also available in Polokwane, exudes a rare blend of value, versatility, performance and confidence.

and confidence. The new Journey Crossroad is engineer designed inside and out to provide all the style, technology and versatility that anyone needs without sacrificing its identity. The Crossroad’s shield and bright crosshair grille design with black mesh is the very definition of bold. The sculpted fender flares and muscular lines emphasise a sporty and athletic appearance. The jewelled LED tail light design shows that great attention to detail radiated in every facet of the Journey. The interior, just as impressive as the exterior, is beyond flexible and always compatible with today’s ever-changing lifestyle. Stepping inside the Journey is easy. The rear doors open 90 degrees and the standard tilt

and slide second row seats create an even easier entry to the third row seats (only in the seven-seater). The standard keyless entry automatically unlocks the vehicle when the key fob is with the driver and he pulls on the door handle. It also recognises when your vehicle’s key fob is in the vehicle compartment and lets you start the engine with one press of a button. The Journey Crossroad not only carries passengers in style, but also keeps the things they carry amazingly organised. An easy-to-access centre floor console features cup holders, 12-volt power outlets, remote USB port, auxiliary power outlet and out-of-view storage. Two in-floor storage bins with lids each hold up to a dozen 340 ml cans plus ice and other travel items in a removable liner. The Journey Crossroad also showcases a three-spoke steering wheel with a bold shield and crosshair Dodge logo design. It features cruise control at the front of the steering wheel and audio controls at the back. The Dodge Journey Crossroad is powered to impress. From state-of-the-art

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April 30, 2015 >> PAGE 31

Ask why when you are buying a house

Melani le Roux

>> Debt, death, divorce most common reason >> Buyers have every right to know why a seller has chosen to move

Agency: Property 4 All What advice do you have for first time buyers? >> Do proper research, make sure you can afford it To what do you ascribe your success as estate agent? >> Availability, perseverance and the ability to listen to clients’ needs What is the current trend in the local property market? There is a high demand for stands with cautious buyers in a busy market

ne of the most important things that a buyer needs to know is why the seller is selling his home. Properties change hands every day and people have a multitude of reasons as to why they want to sell. However, sometimes the decision is one that could end up affecting the new owner and, if it’s serious enough, could have an impact on the future selling price. Crime Crime is a major problem in this country and although anyone would be hard pressed to find an area that hasn’t been impacted by criminal activities some areas do seem to be worse off than others. Sellers have to be upfront as to why they are selling a home. Being robbed a number of times is definitely something that needs to be disclosed. Noisy neighbours Disruptive, noisy neighbours are another reason that people will decide that it’s time to move on. Again, seller’s need to inform the buyer of any on-going problems they are having with the folks next door. Maintenance issues Maintenance issues are another area that should be investigated as there are sellers who are aware of pressing problems that need to be addressed. Major maintenance is costly and deciding to sell because various things have reached their sell by date, is more common than most believe. Buying a new home and discovering that the roof is going to have to be replaced or a soak pit is going to have to be installed within the next year or two can be hugely problematic and end up costing the new owner a significant amount of money. The three Ds Of course, not everyone who decides to sell has a hidden motive. Estate agents often refer to the reason for selling as the three Ds - debt, death and divorce. These tend to be the most common reasons a person chooses to put his home on the market, but there are numerous other, solid reasons for selling a home. The seller may have been transferred or be downsizing now that the family have moved on. A younger seller on the other hand may be intend on climbing up the property ladder and simply wants to buy a bigger, better property. Assumptions should never be made when it comes to buying property. Buyers have every right to know why a seller has chosen to move on to greener pastures and should be wary of those who appear to be a little edgy when discussing something as basic as this. Protection offered by the law The voetstoots clause, and under certain circumstances the Consumer Protection Act (CPA), may provide some protection in certain instances where it can be proved that the seller deliberately misrepresented certain aspects of the property or misled the buyer as to why he was selling the home. This however isn’t going to help the buyer deal with criminal aspects or disruptive neighbours. It’s highly advisable for buyers to gather as much information regarding the property before they decide to buy, rather than to complain once they have taken occupation.

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Phuti Semenya and Grace Ramokone are ready for winter with their blankets at the flea market.

Flea market grows through partnerships BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com Polokwane Municipality’s Flea Market, that was launched in December 2014, is a platform for small businesses to market their products and services to residents and as part of growing this platform, the municipality has partnered with the Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (Ledet), Mitsubishi Motors Polokwane and Link-hub. The Flea Market is a regular feature on the municipality’s calendar of events, taking place every month-end on Fridays and Saturdays at the Civic Centre. Last weekend’s event was well attended and learners that attended the municipality’s Career Awareness Drive on Friday, took advantage to boost the attendance figures. Residents and visitors to the city had an opportunity to relax whilst enjoying good music, food, access to souvenirs, art and craft work, beads, jewellery, curios and other gifts at reasonable prices. Local DJs, comedians, vocal artists, poets, and live bands are always on hand to offer home grown entertainment. Besides kiddies’ entertainment including jumping castles, swings and merrygo-rounds, visitors could also enjoy a free Pajero test drive offered by Mitsubishi Motors Polokwane. To book a stall or obtain more information, contact Thati Mathatho on 083 672 0908 or Grace Ramare on 083 624 4225.

DOUBLE-STOREY FAMILY HOME TO LET

LADANNA • R1 180 000

POLOKWANE • R1 310 000

CAPRICORN • R2 733 000

PENINA PARK • R1 200 000

WELL KEPT FAMILY HOME. REF NO: 91344192079 Family home on corner stand with 2 bedroom flat. Own entrance. Spacious rooms. Please call to view. 0 4 2½ 0 Carports 0 INA • 079 597 8636

GOOD VALUE. REF: NO 91344188241 This townhouse whispers a warm welcome. Neat with sp-a-c-e. Close to Savannah Mall and easy access to main roads. Good security. Buy yourself a life style. Call today. 0 2 Carports 0 4 2 GRETHA • 082 804 1874

A HOME AND MORE!!! REF NO: 91344192138 Investment with potential. Tw o f a m i l y h o m e s w i t h w e l l p l a n n e d l a y outs and a flat with lots of space and charm. On a 1 427 m² stand in Capricorn. Double garage and carport - plus borehole. Walking distance from high school. Call now to view. 0 LOUWRENS • 082 958 6632 2 Carports 2 3 2

A BEAUTIFUL HOME IN PENINA PARK. REF NO: 91344189115 The neat family home has 4 spacious bedrooms - 2 bathrooms - spacious lounge and dining - kitchen plus scullery. Servants’ quarters with bathroom and lapa. The property is close to supermarket and garages. Protected with burglar bars at windows and security gate by doors. Call today to view!

FLORA PARK • R645 000

EDUAN PARK • R1 620 000

YOUR OWN RETIREMENT HOME. REF NO: 91344179232

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!

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

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HOUSES TO LET IVY PARK FLORA PARK BENDOR DALMADA RETHABILE GARDENS SERALA VIEW HOSPITAL PARK

RINA • 082 929 9171

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

TOWNHOUSES TO LET R 4 000 R 7 500 R 17 500 R 13 000 R 13 000 R 7 150 R 4 500 R 4 500 R 4 500 R 7 500 R 6 390 R 10 500

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

ELMARIE - 082 977 7020

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

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FAUNA PARK: R4 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.

STER PARK: R1 180 000

Well situated, 3 bedr home. big enough for a young family and small enough for older people.

BENDOR: R660 000

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

BENDOR GABLES: R995 000

Enjoy the peaceful lifestyle in this well kept 2 bedr, 2 bathr, spacious townhouse. 1 Garage.

ACACIA ESTATE: R995 000

For the investor. A free standing 3 bedr, 2 bathr house in an estate. No garage. Carport. Diamond Arrow Award 1st Overall

PLOT: R1 595 000

HANTI 084 549 5928

JAMES 072 236 7310

LOUWRENS 082 958 6632

PETER GRETHA 073 219 4538 082 802 1874

VICTOR 073 066 6805

ELMARIE 082 977 7020

JACOB 082 466 8366

INA 079 597 8636

SIMON 082 476 8916

KOWIE 082 854 0452

RINA JP LOPES 082 929 9171 076 922 0686

Eddie 082 767 7648

EVERYTHING WE TOUCH TURNS TO SOLD

Doornbult, on the road towards Louis Trichardt. Phone now to view this farm-style plot. Consists of a 5 bedr home and 2 well constructed outbuildings used as workshops. Lots of potential. 4.2 ha.

> ’We are glad to have granted her that wish’ > ’It is not often we have centenarians on the show’ HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za

ne of the province’s most senior citizens, Grace Makgano Mamabolo (101) made history last Friday when she became the first elderly person to read the news live on air in her native language, Sepedi at Energy FM’s Breakfast show. Mamabolo was born in Segopje village in the Mothapo area in 1914, and she has always been an ardent reader since her teenage days. “I did sub A and Sub B and managed to pass Standard 5, which is now Grade 7. Back in the days I was reading fairly tales and short books to my siblings and I still do so now when I have the opportunity. I always wanted to read live news radio and I am glad for the opportunity given by the station,” an elated Mamabolo said afterwards. Energy FM Station Manager, Bothwell Matewe said they were happy to grant her wish to read the news on air and were proud of what she did. “That was part of celebrating the lives of centenarians. It is not often we have centenarians on the show. We normally have young people on the show, but when we heard about them and Koko Mamabolo’s wish to read the news on air we did not hesitate,” Matewe said.

Also present at the studio was fellow centenarian Albeth Mankule Mogale from Botlokwa, who is 105 years old. Sharing his recipe for reaching such a high age Mogale advised young people to stay humble, respect their elders and adhere to a healthy lifestyle. “Most of the young people no longer respect their parents and they are also battling with social ills. When we were growing up life was tough and we were living according to principles and morals. These days young people no longer value life, they just do as they please,” Mogale said.

Grace Makgano Mamabolo reads the news live at Energy FM.

PHOTOS: HERBERT RACHUENE

Albeth Mankule Mogale, Mpho Maumela, Engergy FM Breakfast Show Co-host, Grace Makgano Mamabolo and Bothwell Matewe at the Energy FM Studios.

Barefoot for a good cause The Management and personnel of TTS Truck and Tractor last Thursday observed National Barefoot Day, an initiative of the Put Foot Foundation. The project challenges persons to go to work barefoot for a day in order to experience the discomfort and humiliation underprivileged children go through having to walk to school and back no matter the temperature or terrain. PHOTO: ANÉL DE KOCK

Staff members of TTS Truck and Tractor support the National barefoot Day initiative last Thursday.

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NOW SELLING NEWLY BuILT HOuSE. R495 000 Newly built house at Rethabile Gardens. It has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Kitchen and dining room. This house will suit first time buyers. It is so neat. House is tiled. Please call today to view. Ref: 91344189247 Peter Ragophala 073 219 4538 Bed: 2 Bath: 2 Car: 0

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

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: 3 Bath: 1 Car: 1

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>> ‘Die konsert is ‘n spanpoging van gemeentelede’ >> Van der Merwe, ‘n bekroonde liedskrywer, teoloog en komponis

Mark Markgraaf en George Malan is die organiseerders van die konsert wat deur die NG Kerk Bendorpark aangebied word. “Die doel van die konsert, wat FOTO: INTERNET ‘n spangoging van Die bekende en LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK die gemeentelede alsydige Koos van der >>leandri.observer@gmail.com is, is om geld Merwe. vir die kerk in te ‘n Verrassende kultuuraand met die veelsamel en vir Polokwane die geleentheid sydige Koos van der Merwe wat bekende te bied om die talentvolle sanger in aksie Leonard Cohen-liedjies in Afrikaans sing, te sien met sy meesterlike weergawe van vind op 7 Mei in Polokwane plaas. onder meer Halleluja,” sê Markgraaf. Van der Merwe, ‘n bekroonde liedskrywer, teoloog en komponis se CD, Leonard Cohen in Afri-Kaans het goue status bereik met verkope van meer as 20 000 eenhede. Kaartjies kan vir R120 en vir laerskoolkinders R60 by die kerkkantoor gekoop word of by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) se kantore by Biccardstraat 73. Verversings en ‘n ligte aandete kan tussen 18:00 en 19:00 voor die vertoning teen billike pryse gekoop word. Die konsert begin om 19:00. Vir enige navrae kan die kerkFOTO: LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK Organiseerders van die konsert, Mark Markgraaf en kantoor by 015 296 0234 of George Malan. 015 296 1270 geskakel word.

PROPERTY SERVICES • EIENDOMSDIENSTE APEA TEL: 015 287-3300 FAX: 015 297-5898 VISIT OUR WEBPAGE AT www.elistroh.co.za

CONTACT SAN 072 159 5126

1) WELGELEGEN: R2 350 000.00 Beautiful modern house with pool, lapa, landscaped garden, excellent security! 2) STER PARK: R1 820 000.00 Beautiful 4 bedroom house, 4 living areas, 2½ bathrooms, double garage, carport, pool, lapa, braai, electric fencing. 3) FAUNA PARK: R1 420 000.00 3 Bedroom house with 3 living areas, double garage, lovely entertainment area with pool, lapa, braai, electric fencing.

CONTACT MANIE 083 635 0513

1) BUSINESS 2 PROPERTY IN COMMERCIAL BUSINESS AREA OF ANNADALE – 2 855 M² 2) 2 x INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSES 3) 2 BEDROOM FLAT (135 M²) IN CBD, POLOKWANE IDEAL FOR OWN OFFICE USE 4) 340 HA CATTLE FARM, CLOSE TO POLOKWANE R4 200 000.00 5) VARIOUS INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES, VACANT AND DEVELOPED

CONTACT SOLET 015 287 3300

1) FLORA PARK – R1 384 000.00 Very neat house consisting of a lounge, TV and dining room, kitchen with scullery, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double garage. Braai area and swimming pool. Established garden with irrigation system.

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 ±1 000 m² 2) 8.9ha TWEEFONTEIN PLOT: R5 800 000.00 4 Bedroom house, 3 bathrooms, 3 living areas, granny flat - own kitchen and bathroom. Eight 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) ±160ha 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.

CONTACT: STEPHEN 082 558 3525

PLOTS: 1) ROODEPOORT: 26ha vacant R1 500 000.00 neg 2) ON N1 PRETORIA RD 8.5ha 3) KALKFONTEIN 8.5ha – 3 houses – urgent sale! FARMS: 1) WATERPOORT ±1 500ha 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 - ±1.5ha. 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 Immediately 2 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open-plan living area, garage. HOUSE: UPPER TOWN: R10 500.00 Immediately Golden oldie situated on corner of prominent 5 000 m² stand. HOUSE: UPPER TOWN: R8 500.00 Immediately: Neat 4 Bedrooms, 3 living areas, garage for 4 vehicles, bachelor flat. STER PARK: R11 300.00 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 20 km 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

Voor is Nkele Mogoboya, polisie-vlugspan; Mario en Bonita Lange, Ronel Els, Polokwane polisie, en Precious Mathabela polisievlieënier. Agter is Amos Seraki, Reik na ‘n Droomvrywilliger; Brooklynne Lange en Eurika Nieuwoudt, nasionale polisiediens.

Kleuter se vliegdroom word waar neuroblastoom, ‘n kankergewas van die endokriene-stelsel. Verlede Woensdag het ‘n Polokwanepolisiehelikopter vir Broolynne en haar ouers, Brooklynne Lange (3) se grootste droom is Mario en Bonita, op ‘n vlug oor die stad onlangs bewaarheid danksy ‘n spanpoging geneem. van die Polokwane polisie en die Reik na ‘n Die Reik na ‘n Droom Stigting het, in Droom Stigting. samewerking met Eurika Nieuwoudt van Hierdie dapper klein vegter het op 11 die nasionale polisiediens, hierdie opwinmaande haar regternier verloor weens ‘n dende rit vir Brooklynne gereël nadat hulle van haar stryd teen kanker te hore gekom het. Reik na ‘n Droom is ‘n organisasie wat kinders met terminale en lewensbedreigende siektes help om hul drome te bewaarheid. Mario het aan Polokwane Observer vertel dat hy en Bonita ongeveer twee jaar gelede‘n harde knop in Brooklynne se buik gevoel het, maar nie gedink het dat dit lewensgevaarlik kon wees nie. Op 11 maande het Brooklynne mangelontsteking opgedoen en ‘n erge koors ontwikkel. Haar ouers het met haar na ‘n hospitaal gejaag. Tydens dié besoek het hulle die knop in haar buik onder die dokter aandiens se aandag gebring. Dokters het die kankergewas met behulp van X-straalfoto’s gediagnoseer en die gewas is saam met haar regternier verwyder. “Brooklynne lewe soos ‘n normale kind. Soms vra sy oor die litteken van die sny, maar verder gaan sy haar normale gang,” het Mario vertel. Reik na ‘n Droom het die polisie genader om ‘n helikopter beskikbaar te stel en só het Brooklynne uiteindelik haar vleuels gesprei. Die Lange-gesin woon tans in Lephalale ‘n Opgewonde Brooklynne Lange. en beide Mario en Bonita het gesê dat hulle saam met hul dogter opgewonde was oor hierdie geleentheid. “Wanneer ons lughawens besoek het om mense op of TEL: 015 295 4537/8 | 071 670 6643 | Fax: 015 291 1166 af te laai het Brook7a HaNS VaN RENSBURG STREET lynne altyd gevra wanneer sy ook gaan R5 750 – Compensatie St – 3 Bedooms, 2 bathTO LET vlieg. Sy het gedurig rooms, lounge, kitchen, garage, prepaid electricity. Bachelor flats available in Ladanna and Town. Close to schools. Available 1 May. gevra wanneer sy Don’t miss out! R6 850 – Oostst – 3 Slaapkamers, 2 badkamers, 1 BEDROOMS / SLAAPKAMERS kans gaan kry om sit/eetkamer, kombuis, opwas, motorhuis. KoopR3 025 – Hospital Park – Spacious! – Walking te vlieg,” het Bonita krag, dadelik beskikbaar! distance to Provincial Hospital - 1 Bedroom, bathR6 850 – Welgelegen – Pragtige, ruim 3 slaapkavertel. room, lounge and kitchen. R2 800 – Penina Park – 1 Bedroom, bathroom, mer meenthuis met 2 badkamers, sitkamer, eetkaBy die Polokwane mer, kombuis en afdak. Koopkrag. Beskikbaar Mei. lounge and kitchen. Immediately available. Burgerlike Lughawe R3 200 – Baie modern! Veilig! Netjies! 1 SlaapMoenie misloop nie! kamer woonstel in erf met badkamer, kombuis, HUISE / HOUSES het Brooklynne vol afdak en privaat braai area. Koopkrag. Skakel nou! R6 000 – Faunapark – 2 Slaapkamers, 2 badkamselfvertroue en met R3 400 – Fauna Park – 1 Slaapkamer woonstel in ers, sit/eet-kamer, kombuis, motorhuis. Koopkrag. ‘n groot glimlag na erf. Badkamer, sitkamer, kombuis en afdak. Water R7 480 – Peninapark – 3 Slaapkamers, 2 baden ligte ingesluit. kamers, sitkamer, eetkamer, kombuis, opwas, die helikopter wat 2 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE / 2 SLAAPKAMER waskamer, stoorkamer, dubbel motorhuis + 1 op haar gewag het MEENTHUISE Slaapkamer woonstel met kombuis, badkamer, sitR4 000 – R4 350 – Ladanna – 2 Bedrooms, gestap. Na haar kamer en 2 afdakke. Water en ligte by Stadsraad, bathroom, lounge, kitchen and carport. Prepaid beskikbaar 1 Mei. droomvlug het Amos electricity. Phone now to view! R8 000 – Voortrekkerst – 3 Slaapkamers, 2 badSeraki, ‘n Reik na ‘n R4 500 – R5 520 – Town – 2 Bedrooms, bathkamers, sitkamer, eetkamer, kombuis, waskamer room, lounge, kitchen and carport. Phone to view! + woonstel met badkamer, kombuis en sitkamer. Droom-vrywilliger, R4 085 – Ruim 2 Slaapkamer meenthuis op 1ste Beskikbaar 1 Junie 2015. vir Brooklynne verras vloer, badkamer, sitkamer, kombuis en afdak. R13 600 – Bendor – Modern! 3 Bedrooms, 2 Koopkrag. Geen diere. met ‘n pragtige popbathrooms, lounge, kitchen, scullery, TV room, 2 R4 280 – Close to 7Eleven – 2 bedrooms, huis wat hy namens garages and 2 carports. Beautiful garden! bathroom, lounge, kitchen and carport. Available 2 EN 3 SLAAPKAMER EENHEDE BESKIKBAAR die stigting aan die 1 May. OP PLOT ±7KM BUITE DORP R6 500 – Bendor Gables – 2 Slaapkamers met gesin oorhandig het. OFFICES vol badkamer, oopplan sit-eetkamer, kombuis, Brooklynne se Various office space available, sizes from 87 m² motorhuis. Koopkrag. Baie goeie sekuriteit! to 598 m². kanker is tans in 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE 120m² Warehouse available in Ladine. R5 100 – Ladanna – 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, remissie en sy ‘n lounge, dining room, kitchen, scullery, TV room FOR SALE – PHONE ANEL 071 125 2844 gelukkige kleuter by and garage. Prepaid electricity. A selection of properties for sale. en Grietjie VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR PHOTOS OF THE PROPERTIES AVAILABLE. Hansie Kleuterskool in www.stipecprop.co.za Lephalale. LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK >>leandri.observer@gmail.com

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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. Tel 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

BOSVELDBRAAIHOUT 50+ sakke @ R15, afgelewer of beskikbaar by Rabestraat 37B. Skakel Gert 082 662 7731 __________________ GM LOG HOMES AND HOUSES We specialise in log cabin, knotty pine, louvre new wood and pallet wood. 1 Window, 1 door & corrugated zinc. Wood treated with wax oil. 3x3 R4 800 3x4 R5 500 We do all sizes as required. Contact Gilbert 083 333 9606 __________________

BEE WENDYS 3x3 R5 000 3x4 R6 000 Best quality from pallet wood, already treated & strong. For more information, we do all sizes. Sten 076 210 5881 __________________

RESTAURANT & TAKEAWAY FOR SALE IN CBD POLOKWANE R200 000 Contact 072 718 2164 __________________

LET FLATS 21 TO 27 & 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. Contact 084 451 1281 __________________ ROOMS BACHELOR 1 bedroom FLATS spaza shop, warehouses and workshops. Contact Andre 072 765 0507 072 133 0952 __________________ HOUSES FLORA PARK – R8 900 4 Bedr, 4 bathr, lounge, dining room, 2 garages. IVY PARK – R5 100 3 Bedr, 2 bathr, 1 living area, 2 garages. BENDOR – R14 500 4 Bedr, 2 bathr, 3 living areas, bar, lapa & pool. FLATS DORP ST – R4 250 2 Bedr, 1 bathr, carport & living area. RABE ST – R4 250 2 Bedr, 1 bathr, carport & living area. IVY DALE – R3 600 1 Bedr, 1 bathr, living area & kitchen. DALMADA - R3 650 2 Bedr, living area, kitchen. W & E excluded. PLOTS DALMADA – R6 950 3 Bedr, 2 bathr, living area, kitchen & 2 garages. 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

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HOUSE TO LET CAPRICORN 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, study, 2 lounges, dining room, double garage, steel carport. Very big stand 1 573m². Rent per month R10 500. Contact 078 628 6090 or 083 553 7193 __________________ HOUSE TO LET IN BENDOR Phone 082 666 8347 081 468 5488 __________________

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ACCOM MODATION

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

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APPLICATION FOR RESTORATION Application for Restoration of Malekate Trading Enterprise cc. Please take notice that the members of Malekate Trading Enterprise cc, Registration Number: 2005/148535/23 intendmaking application to the Commissioner of Companies, for the restoration of its registration. Please take further notice that any objections to this application must be lodged with CIPC within 21 (twenty- one) days from date of this publication. Email: nico@katekani. co.za 30/4 ____________________ THE COMPANY AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMMISSION RE: MANKWENGDEVELOPMENT COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1978/004426/07 REINSTATEMENT OF COMPANY Please take notice that Matentshi David Maupa, identity number: 3806185319081 intends making application to the Commissioner of the CIPC for the re-instatement of Mankweng Development Company (Pty) Ltd, Registration Number: 1978/004426/07 Take further notice that any objection to the application must be lodged with the Commissioner of the CIPC within twentone (21) days of the date of publication thereof. Dated at Polokwane on this the 25th day of March 2015. Mathabatha Makgobatlou Inc. 130 Marshall Street Office No 8 Marshall Chambers Polokwane, 0699 Tel: 015 291 1696 Fax: 015 291 5951 Ref: MJM/ CIV/0819/14 30/4 ____________________ Kennisgewing ten opsigte van van ‘n lisiensieaansoek in terme van die Wet op Petroleumprodukte, 1977 (Wet no 120 van 1977). Hierdie kennisgewing het ten doel om belangstellende en geaffekteerde partye in te lig dat TEKA RAMOLEFANE MICHEAL, hierna verwys as ‘die applikant’ ‘n aansoek ingedien het vir ‘n perseellisensie, aansoeknommer: F/2015/02/23/0001 ERF NO B01

R1 MADIKELENG NEDERSETTING MATHABATHA POLOKWANE Die aansoek het ten doel vir die applikant om ‘n lisiensie te bekom vir die onderneem van kleinhandelaktiwiteite soos in die aansoek uiteengesit. Ten einde die aansoekdokumentasie te besigtig kan die Kontroleur van Petroleumprodukte gekontak word by: Tel: 015 287 4735 Faks: 015 297 5045 Epos: Gibson.Tshisikhawe@ energy.gov.za Besware ten opsigte van die aansoek wat duidelik die aansoeknommer hierbo bevat moet binne 20 werksdae vanaf datum van publikasie by die Kontroleur van Petroleumprodukte ingedien word. Sodanige beswaar moet by die volgende fisieke of posadres ingedien word: Fisieke adres: Die Kontroleur van Petroleumprodukte Departement van Energie Dorpstraat 101 POLOKWANE 0700 Posadres: Die Kontroleur van Petroleumprodukte Departement van Energie Privaatsak X9712 POLOKWANE 0700 30/4 ____________________ Kennisgewing ten opsigte van van ‘n lisiensieaansoek in terme van die Wet op Petroleumprodukte, 1977 (Wet no 120 van 1977). Hierdie kennisgewing het ten doel om belangstellende en geaffekteerde partye in te lig dat TEKA RAMOLEFANE MICHEAL, hierna verwys as ‘die applikant’ ‘n aansoek ingedien het vir ‘n handelslisensie, aansoeknommer: F/2015/02/23/0002 ERF NO B01 R1 MADIKELENG NEDERSETTING MATHABATHA POLOKWANE Die aansoek het ten doel vir die applikant om ‘n lisiensie te bekom vir die onderneem van kleinhandelaktiwiteite soos in die aansoek uiteengesit. Ten einde die aansoekdokumentasie te besigtig kan die Kontroleur van Petroleumprodukte gekontak word by: Tel: 015 287 4735 Faks: 015 297 5045 Epos: Gibson.Tshisikhawe@energy.gov.za Besware ten opsigte van die aansoek wat duidelik die aansoeknommer hierbo bevat moet binne 20 werksdae vanaf datum van publikasie by die Kontroleur van Petroleumprodukte ingedien word. Sodanige beswaar moet by die volgende fisieke of posadres ingedien word: Fisieke adres: Die Kontroleur van Petroleumprodukte Departement van Energie Dorpstraat 101 POLOKWANE 0700 Posadres: Die Kontroleur van Petroleumprodukte Departement van Energie Privaatsak X9712 POLOKWANE, 0700 30/4 ____________________

Tsebiso ye e tumong ya go tsebisa ka moka bao banago le kgahlego gore KLM’S PETROMART (PTY) LTD bjalo ka ge e tsebega e le mokgopedi e rata go tsebisa le go romela kgopelo ya lisense ya go gweba (retail) goya ka kgopelo ya nomoro F/2015/03/17/0002 STAND NO 578 NEWLANDS MASHASHANE NEWLANDS MASHASHANE POLOKWANE Lebaka la kgopelo ye ke gore mokgopedi a abelwe lisense ya go gweba ka ditsweletswa tsa Petroleamo le tse di amanago le tsonga go ya ka moo diphurollotswego ka gona mo kgopelong ye. Dipeyakanyo tsa go bona ditokomane tsa kgopelo di ka dirwa ka go ikgokaganya le Molaodi wa ditsweletswa tsa Petroleamo mo nomorong ye ya motato: Telephone: 015 287 4335 Fax: 015 297 5045 E-mail: Gibson.Tshisikhawe@energy.gov.za Ge go na le thulano mabapi le kgopelo ye ya abiwa ga lisense ye, dithulano tse bjalo di ka dirwa ka go khouta ka ntle le bosaedi nomorong ya kgopelo mo godimo, thulano ye bjalo e dirwe le Molaodi wa ditsweletswa tsa Petroleamo mo lebakeng la matsatsi a masomepedi (20) a mosomo go tlogela letsatsing la kwalakwatso ye ya tsebiso ye. Dithulano tse bjalo di dirwe mo atereseng ya bodulo goba aterseng ye ya poso: Aterse ya Bodulo The Controller of the Petroleum Products Department of Energy 101 Dorp Street Polokwane 0700 Aterese ya Poso The Controller of the Petroleum Products Department of Energy Private Bag X 9712 Polokwane, 0700 30/4 ____________________

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IN THE MAGISTRATE’S COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF PIETERSBURG HELD AT POLOKWANE Case No: 9052/2014 In the matter between: BENDOR VILLAGE HOME OWNER’S ASSOCIATION Execution Creditor And TLOU MARIA RACHIDI Execution Debtor NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION In execution of a judgement of the Magistrate’s Court for the district of Polokwane, in the above matter, a sale will be held at the Sheriff’s Office 66 Platinum Street Polokwane on the 22nd day of May 2015 at 11:00, of the undermentioned goods of the execution debtor: 1 x 6 Piece dining room suite 1 x 3 Piece lounge suite 1 x Wall mirror and stand 1 x Ornament (boat) 3 x Bar Chairs 1 x Coffee table Signed at Polokwane on this the 21st day of April 2015. Attorneys for the Execution Creditor Corrie Nel & Kie 25 Bodenstein Street Polokwane 0700 Docex: 25 Polokwane Tel: 015 291 4344 Fax: 015 291 1312

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Ref: MJvanZyl/ak File No: TB4189 30/4 ____________________ IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA GAUTENG DIVISION PRETORIA CASE NO: 56480/2014 In the matter between: THE STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA LIMITED PLAINTIFF And MAKHOSANE PROJECTS CC Reg no: 2004/110941/23 1st DEFENDANT LEBOTSE ENOCH TWALA ID: 750525 6288 086 2ND DEFENDANT NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION In execution of a judgement of the High Court of South Africa (North Gauteng High Court Pretoria) in the abovementioned suit, a sale without reserve will be held by the Sheriff Polokwane at the Sheriff’s Office 66 Platinum Street Ladine Polokwane on Wednesday 20 May 2015 at 10h00 of the undermentioned property of the defendants subject to the conditions of sale which are available for inspection at the offices of the Sheriff Polokwane 66 Platinum Street Ladine Polokwane. Tel: 015 293 0762 Portion 238 of Erf 6470 Pietersburg Extension 11 Township Registration Division: L.S. Limpopo Province Measuring: 600 (six zero zero) Square Metres Held by deed of Transfer T37482/2008 Subject to the Conditions therein contained and especially to the reservation of rights to minerals Also known as: 15 Mohlopi Street Pietersburg Ext 11. The following information is furnished with regard to improvements on the property although nothing in this respect is guaranteed: The property consist of: 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge/dining room, kitchen and a double garage. Dated at Pretoria on this the 28 Day of April 2015 Hack Stupel & Ross Attorneys for Plaintiff 2nd Floor Standard Bank Chambers Church Square Pretoria Ref: T130141/ HA10858/DE JAGER/ YOLANDI NEL Tel: 012 325 4185 30/4 ____________________

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NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS IN DECEASED ESTATE All persons having claims against the undermentioned estate must lodge it with the Executor concerned within 30 days (or as indicated) from date of publication hereof. Master High Court Polokwane Estate Nr: 23141/2014 Surname: Ledwaba First Names: Bennett Segadi ID Nr: 610924 5737 088 Date of Birth:24 September 1961 Date of Death: 8 September 2013 Last Address: House No 1070 Zone 4 Seshego Polokwane.

Executor Address: DMS Attorneys 43 Wierda Road 1st Floor Wierda Valley Sandton Tel: 011 783 1623 Fax: 011 783 8706 Email: e.moshoeshoe@ dmsattorneys.co.za C/O Corrie Nel & Kie Attorneys 25 Bodenstein Street Polokwane 30/4 ____________________ ESTATE NOTICE In the estate of the late Mosotho FransSelamolela Identity number: 4908235459088 who died at Polokwane on 15 July 2014, during his lifetime residing at Stand no 12 Moletjie Limpopo Province, married in community of property to Mamphe Maggie Selamolela Identity Number: 5904190223089 Polokwane Estate No: 23788/2014 All persons having claims against or who are indebted to the above Estate are called upon to lodge their claims or to pay their debts at or to the undermentioned firm within a period of thirty (30) days from date of publication hereof. J A Van der Walt Agent for Executor Niland & Pretorius Inc. 2 Albatross Centre 21 Market Street P O Box 10 Polokwane 0700 (CB8257) 30/4 ____________________ NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN DECEASED ESTATES All persons having claims against the undermentioned estate must lodge it with the Executor concerned within 30 days (or as indicated) from date of publication hereof. Estate No: 787/2/2013 Master’s Office: Polokwane Surname: Mphago First Names: Mokodu Isaac Mphago Date of Birth: 13 March 1951

Identity No: 5103135461082 Last Address: Tauyatswala Village,Steilloop Date of Death: 30 August 2013 First Name and Surname of Surviving Spouse: Mmaleshele Virginia Mphago Identity No: 6806140473087 Name of Executor of Authorised Agent: Paul Moraledi Attorneys No 23 Rabe Street cnr Hans van Rensburg Street Tel: 015 295 3179 Email: sethusanono@ gmail.com 30/4 ____________________

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LIKWIDASIE- EN DISTRIBUSIEREKENINGS IN BESTORWE BOEDEL WAT TER INSAE Lê Ingevolge artikel 35(5) van Wet 66 van 1965 word hierby kennis gegee dat duplikate van die likwidasie en distribusierekenings (eerste en finale, tensy anders vermeld) in die boedels hieronder vermeld, in die kantore van die Meester en Landdros soos vermeld en gedurende ‘n tydperk van 21 dae ( of langer indien spesiaal vermeld) vanaf gemelde datum of vanaf datum van publikasie hiervan, as dit later is, ter insae lê vir alle persone wat daarby belang het. Indien die genoemde tydperk geen besware daarteen by die betrokke Meesteringedien word nie, gaan die eksekuteur oor tot die betaling ingevolge gemelde rekenings. Registasienommer van boedel:5972/2013 Van: Du Plessis Voorname: Michelle Carol Identiteitsnommer: 700620 0027 084 Adverteerder en Adres: Le Roux Inc 123 Thabo Mbeki Street Mokopane Tel: 015 491 3993 Faks: 086 771 1724 30/4 ____________________

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RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com Curro Heuwelkruin het verlede Donderdag tydens die eerste Limpopo-ligawedstryde van die jaar hul stemme dik gemaak op die hokkiebaan, terwyl hul netbalspanne stert tussen

die bene die aftog moes blaas. Kruinies se eerste-meisieshokkiespan het Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé se spelers ‘n moeilike tyd op die astro-hokkiebaan gegee. Die Tommies was heeltyd op die verdediging, maar die Kruinies was te sterk en het hul opponente met 11-0 geklop. Op die netbaan het Pietersburg Laerskool (PLS) se meisies gewys dat hul spel reeds vroeg in die seisoen op standaard is. Die

o.9A- en B-span het die Kruinies met 15-8 en 17-1 onderskeidelik gewen terwyl die o.10A- en B-span met 11-5 en 9-7 geseëvier het. PLS se o.11A-span het die Kruinies met 13-0 geklop terwyl die o.12A- en B-span die Kruinies met 4-18 en 9-11 onderskeidelik op hul neuse laat kyk het. Die eerstespan

van PLS het ook nie op hul laat wag nie en met 18-11 geseëvier terwyl hul o.13Bspan met 16-5 koning oor die Kruinies gekraai het. Foto: RC Myburgh

Lara van Niekerk van Heuwelkruin soek ‘n gaping in die verdediging van haar opponente.

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ball festival on Saturday in which Grade 1 to 3 learners of five local schools participated. Friendly matches were played against Eagle’s Nest Christian School, Pepps Polokwane Preparatory School and College, Pietersburg English Medium Primary School (Pemps) and Christian Achievers Academy. “The day was held for fun and everyone enjoyed it a lot. The kids participated with big smiles and had great fun during the matches,” Mitchell House’s Director of Marketing, Achsah Phosoko said.

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RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com Drie uit die vier hokkiespanne van Hoërskool Pietersburg (PHS) wat verlede Woensdag teen Groblersdal Tegniese Kollege kragte gemeet het, het hul wedstryde gewen. Slegs PHS se o.15-span kon nie die mas opkom nie en moes met ‘n 0-5 loesing tevrede wees. PHS se o.14-span het na ‘n harde wedstryd met 1-0 geseëvier. Die o.16-span het in hul voetspore gevolg en Groblersdal met 2-0 geklop terwyl die eerstespan hul stemme goed dik gemaak het met ‘n 4-0 oorwinning.

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Raen-Leighton Wood, van PHS se eerstespan soek ‘n spanmaat om die bal na aan te gee.

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Sunny Yang van Mitchell House se eerste netbalspan is gereed om die bal uit te gooi na ‘n spanmaat.

‘n Stryd het verlede Maandag op Mitchell House se netbalbane gewoed toe dié skool se spanne hulle teenstanders van Curro Heuwelkruin die stryd in die Polokwane-liga aangesê het. Drie netbalspanne elk van dié twee skole het deelgeneem aan die liga. Curro Heuwelkruin se o.14-netbalspan wen met 22-2 en hul o.15-span laat Mitchell House les opsê met ‘n eindtelling van 28-0. Die eerste netbalspanne het ‘n harde wedstryd gespeel en gewys waarom hulle hul onderskeie skole se beste spelers is. Curro Heuwelkruin het hierdie wedstryd met 28-25 wen.

Mitchell House’s first hockey team hosted Hoërskool Noorderland in a league match on Thursday. Both teams were eager to score resulting in lots of exciting action. The hosts lead 2-0 at halftime but Noorderland fought back hard to score a goal in the first ten minutes of the second half. They could however not maintain the pace and Mitchell House managed to score a third goal making for a 3-1 victory. Marita Moulder, Sport Organiser of Hoërskool Noorderland said that she was proud of their team for not giving up but fighting until the very end. “It was an excellent match and the players of both teams did well,” Moulder said.

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Danie van Staden van Noordelikes se derdespan stamp sy teenstander weg en gaan kuier agter die pale.

Noordelikes ryg punte in RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com Rugbyspelers van BB Truck Noordelikes het Saterdag gewys dat hulle ‘n span is om mee rekening te hou. Noordelikes het Saterdag hul eerste Noordelikes Rugbydag aangebied en hul eerste- en derdespan het uitstekend gevaar tydens hierdie wedstryde. Die derdespan het teen ‘n ontwikkelingspan van Seshego opgedraf en dié span uiteindelik met 60-5 afgemaai. Noordelikes se tweedespan was egter

nie so gelukkig nie, maar het steeds ‘n manhaftige poging teen Pietersburg Rugbyklub se eerstespan aangewend. Noordelikes het uiteindelik met 12-40 verloor. Die eerstespan was te sterk vir Phaganeng Rugbyklub van Loskop en die wedstryd is na die eerste helfte met ‘n telling van 69-0 gestaak. “Die dag was ‘n reuse sukses en ons hoop om gou weer so te maak. Dit is die ideale oefening vir die Boet Fick-liga wat eersdaags begin,” sê hoofafrigter, Frederick Romijn.

Noordelikes se derdespanspeler, Llewelyn Kruger maak gereed om sy teenstander te ontduik.

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VEILING VAN LANDBOU-EIENDOM MET SKILDERAGTIGE BERG EN NATUURSKOON AS AVOKADO-/MACADAMIAPLAAS, ASOOK ROERENDE BATES, TZANEEN, LIMPOPO. Behoorlik daartoe gelas deur die likwidateurs, Mnre. Sechaba Trust, in die saak Cancri Tropicus 117 BK (In likwidasie), Meesters Verwysings Nr: T22074/14, sal ons verkoop per openbare veiling op:

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espite their 1-4 defeat against Kaizer Chiefs despite the Management of Polokwane City Football Club is adamant that they can still finish in the top 8 bracket of the 2015 Premier Soccer League (PSL). City is currently in nineth position of the log with 33 points after 27 games and will have to win the three remaining matches against Mpumalanga Aces, Platinum Stars and SuperSport United to realise their dream of finishing the league in the top eight. Aces are currently lying in the 11th position of the league with Platinum Stars 12th and Super Sport United seventh. “Those are going to be tough matches. All

three teams want to finish the season well and in a respectable position. We are no different. We have to win those matches,” Tiny Tema, Chief Operations Officer of Polokwane City FC emphasised. He also mentioned that the team has not parted ways with their defender Ellias Ngwepe who was purportedly on his way out due to a lack of game time. Since joining the Club from Platinum Stars in June last year, the 37-year-old defender played only four out of 27 league matches for the club. “We heard about the rumours but can assure that he is still with us has another year left in his contract,” Tema said. He mentioned that plans are at an advanced stage to refresh the team ahead of the next season. “Yes we will be going into the market soon to bolster our team for the upcoming season. We have a strong squad currently, but we want to make it stronger so that we can compete for major titles in the league,” Tema said. Teams that finish in the in the top eight bracket of the league, automatically qualify for the MTN 8 Cup competition, one of South Africa’s richest cup competitions with a price tag of R8 million.

Municipalities to take part in Limpopo Municipal Games BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com Inter-Municipal Sports of South Africa (Immsa) will be hosting the ninth Limpopo Municipal Games at Lesley Manyathela Stadium in Musina on 9 May. More than 18 municipalities from Limpopo have already signed up to take part in this annual event. Jomo Mashamaite, President of Immsa and an employee of Capricorn District Municipality (CDM), looks forward to the event and calls upon municipalities to rally behind their sports loving employees, be it financially or otherwise. “Participation in these games forms part of the employee wellness programme and promotes networking amongst municipal employees. The reality is that a healthy body contributes to availability of employees to perform and that enhances service delivery. The event provides a platform to measure our preparedness to bring back as many trophies as we can when we shall be participating in the Southern Africa Inter-Municipal Sports Association (Saimsa)

games comprising of Southern African Development Community municipalities that will take place in September, hosted by Maseru City Council in Lesotho,” Mashamaite said. Sports lovers will be able to test their skills in soccer, volley ball, netball, golf, fishing, tennis, pool, table tennis and darts. For further enquiries and sponsorship opportunities, Lebogang Mphela, Provincial Secretary, may be contacted on 082 820 2261.

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Jomo Mashamaite, President of Inter-Municipal Sports of South Africa.

Individuele beurtspel-wenners

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Kobus Marnewick, naaslinks en Ferdi Kirsten, naasregs het rede om te glimlag na hulle oorwinning in die onlangse individuele beurtspelkompetisie wat deur Pick n Pay Cycad en Pietersburg Bande geborg is. Hannes van der Heever, links, eienaar van Pick n Pay Cycad and Pierre van Biljon van Pietersburg Bande, regs, deel in die oomblik.

Cassie the last man standing RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com

April 30, 2015

Brendan is beste o.17provinsiale krieketspeler

was the overall winner in a nail biting triple threat bout with runner-up Lesetja Maja, while Sydney Esterhuizen finished third. The event concluded with a first ever bare fist brawl between Paul Kubannek and Bezuidenhout. Kubannek choked out an exhausted Bezuidenhout in the first round. Cage Rage 10 will be hosted within the next months.

enri Eksteen’s dojo turned into an adrenaline filled venue with the hosting of the ninth Cage Rage event. Themed All-out War, the occasion provided some professional yet extreme fighting action on Saturday evening. The venue was sold out as local fighters as well as fighters from Tzaneen and Mokopane engaged in action and the audience remained in high spirits throughout the event. Local Mixed Martial Arts fighter Cassie Bezuidenhout from the Wild West Warriors team was crowned the new Pro-am South African World International Martial Arts Association and Organisation (Wimaao) champion within the Last Man Standing ultimate challenge. He walked away with the championship belt and a R3 000 cash prize sponsored by Eksteen. Bezuidenhout’s brother, Franna van der Ende fought his way through to the overall second place, making it the first time ever that two siblings end up in the final showdown fighting for the title. The preliminary amateur bouts saw Abram Makobela beat Brandon Mashinya. Kobus Young beat Donovan Kotze. Bricks Motshike

Kobus Young and Donovan Kotze fighting in the prelim amateur class.

Brandon Masinya, right, takes a blow from Abram Makobela.

JJ Espach avoids a hit by Last Man Standing champion Cassie Bezuidenhout.

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Hoërskool Pietersburg (PHS) is trots op Brendan Bezuidenhout wat tydens die onlangse Limpopo Impala Kriekettoekenningseremonie as beste o.17-provinsiale krieketspeler aangewys is. Oud-Pietie, Jaco Potgieter is ook tydens die prysuitdeling as beste o.19speler aangewys.

Runners to gear up for Nguni 4-in-1 Road Race RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com FOTO’S: RC MYBURGH

Runners of all ages, fitness and experience levels will line up tomorrow (Friday) when the annual Nguni 4-in-1 Road Race in conjunction with Polokwane Athletic Club (PAC) takes place. This year the race offers a first ever 48 km ultramarathon and is also one of the last Comrades marathon qualifying rounds. Comrades Marathon entrants will have a last opportunity to improve their seeding since the route is 2 km shorter than a normal 50 km ultramarathon, but with the same time limit allowed. Nguni Grill is the sponsor for the fourth consecutive year. Participants can choose between a 5 km fun run and a 10, 21 or 48 km run. Walkers are welcome in all races except the 48 km.

The start will be at Nguni Grill and the finish line at Freshwell in the same complex. The 48 km run is scheduled to start at 07:00, followed by the 10 km and 21 km at 07:15 and the 5 km at 07:30. Entries are still open and can be made today (Thursday) between 17:00 and 19:00 at Nguni Grill, and from 06:00 to 07:00 on the day of the race. Finishers of all races will receive medals. Entry fees are R20 (5 km), R40 (10 km), R60 (21 km) and R100 (48 km). Participants in all races, except the 5 km fun run, should be in possession of a provincial licence. Temporary licences will be sold at the venue at R25 on the day of the race. Runners older than 70 do not pay entry fees. For more information contact Callie Swart on 082 872 4348 or Corrie Calitz on 082 464 1963.

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Damian Pinn keeps his sword up.

Jamie Norval is on the attack.

Venue: cnr Morris Street and De Wet Drive, Bendor Park, Polokwane 48 km Ultra Marathon Comrades qualifier and an opportunity to improve your seeding

PHOTOS: RC MYBURGH

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Local fencers excel at provincial competition RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com Fencers from across Limpopo, as well as Mbombela in Mpumalanga, participated in the Limpopo Fencing Association’s Provincial Competition held at Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé on Saturday. Tactics and skill were the deciding factors as junior and senior fencers competed for medal positions in each category In the u.11 Epee category, Jordan Imgram and Salman de Villiers took the first two positions respectively, while the Epee Cadet Ladies class was dominated by Moné McCabe and Anerique van der Walt. Andrew Howitt (gold), Jandré Nel (silver) and Jaycey Pinn and Chuene Sekwakwa (both bronze) competed in the Senior Mixed Foil category. The Senior Mixed Epee category was ruled by Jaycey Pinn, Andrew Howitt and Jandré Nel and Wally Goosen in third place. Charl Venter (gold), Eben Wagner (silver) and a combined third place

by Moné McCabe and Johan van der Walt concluded the Cadet Mixed Foil class. The Cadet Mixed Epee class was won by Eben Wagner and Emile Sinclair in first and second place respectively, with Jamie Norval and Charl Venter both earning bronze medals. KK Mametja and Moné McCabe took the gold and silver medals in the Cadet Women’s category respectively.

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Entries: Nguni Grill, Thursday: 17:00 - 19:00 Friday: 06:00 - 07:00 Entry fees: 48 km = R100, 21,1 km = R60 10 km = R40, 5 km = R20 (FuN RuN) Temporary licence = R25 (48 km, 21 km, 10 km) Enquiries: Calie Swart 082 872 4348 calieswart@gmail.com Corrie Calitz 082 464 1963

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Skoonheid verower gesogte titel >> ‘Ek het nie verwag om te wen nie, maar ek is oorstelp van vreugde’ >> Droom van ‘n loopbaan in modewêreld LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK >>leandri.observer@gmail.com

aar sprankelende persoonlikheid en skoonheid laat min twyfel dat Juanté de Lange (25), wat onlangs as die Ultimate Face of Limpopo 2015 aangewys is, dié titel deur en deur verdien. Die jong skoonheidsterapeut sê dat sy verstom was toe sy as wenner aangewys is. “Hierdie kompetisie is anders as enige vorige kompetisie waaraan ek al deelgeneem het. Dit was meer uitdagend,” vertel sy. Sy het aan hierdie unieke skoonheidskompetisie deelgeneem omdat sy ‘n positiewe verskil in ander se lewens wou maak. Sy beskryf die ervaring as verrykend en ongelooflik. “Ek het nie verwag om te wen nie, maar ek is oorstelp van vreugde. Die deelnemers moes klere en geld vir die Dress-A-Child-projek insamel. Dit gee my ‘n warm gevoel om die hart om te weet dat ek iemand kon help terwyl ek aan hierdie kompetisie deelgeneem het.” De Lange het van jongs af ‘n belangstelling gehad in die modewêreld, maar eers as 17-jarige begin om haar droom na te streef. Daarna het sy verskeie skoonheidstitels gewen waarvan Mej Polokwane in 2011 en Face of Thornhill in 2014 vir haar hoogtepunte was.

Sy het ook in die verlede ‘n oudisie van die bekende Boss Models-modelagentskap geslaag en ‘n plasing gekry. Sy het egter nie die plasing voltooi nie, omdat die kliënt gevoel het dat sy nie lank genoeg was nie. In haar vrye tyd is sy ‘n deeltydse model en afrigter by Bella Donna Modelling & Finishing School Limpopo by wie sy vier jaar gelede aangeklop het. Voorheen het sy by ‘n plaaslike modelskool in Polokwane met haar modelloopbaan begin. De Lange kom oorspronklik van Pretoria af. Sy het tuisonderrig ontvang en in 2008 gematrikuleer. Sy vertel day sy graag eendag aan die gesogte Mej Wêreld-kompetisie wil deelneem en sê dat sy nooit haar droom om ‘n model te wees sal prysgee nie. Haar raad aan toekomstige modelle is dat modelwerk nie aldag maklik is nie, maar harde werk verg om bo uit te kom. Sy sê dit bly die moeite werd aangesien modelwerk ook voordele inhou, soos om meisies met ‘n lae selfbeeld op te bou. “Dit is wonderlik om te sien hoe meisies groei en ontwikkel as hulle by ons modelskool vir hulp kom aanklop. Modelwerk gee hulle selfvertroue om met mense te kan kommunikeer en bou menseverhoudinge.” Die skoonheid wil ‘n verskil in ander se lewens maak en binne die volgende 10 jaar haar merk as ‘n fotografiese model maak. “Enigiemand kan modelwerk doen. Dit maak nie saak of jy jonk of oud, ongetroud of getroud is nie, maar hoe jy oor jouself voel.”

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