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Sex sells in Ladanna A new and disturbing trend in Ladanna is that of prostitutes capitalising on the influx of drinkers who socialise at one of the many liquor outlets along the main street.
More than ten women of the night work Pietersburg Street at any given time during the evenings wearing barely-there outfits and big smiles while yelling as possible customers drive down one of the busiest streets in Ladanna. After receiving com-
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Police could face R30 m civil claim KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com The Police could be facing a civil claim of R30 million after a local businessman was allegedly wrongfully arrested, leading to his ill-treatment in the holding cells and an ongoing attempted murder case which he is still facing in the Mankweng Magistrate’s Court after two years. The businessman wishes to remain anonymous due to the pending charges which arose from an incident in 2011. “When I went to the Polokwane Police Station the next day to report the attempted assault and theft I was arrested for attempted murder for trying to run down one of my workers with my vehicle.” His weapon was removed and in reponse to his request to call his lawyer the investigating officer handling the case threatened that if he made the call he would only be charged much later the day, resulting in the suspect having to spend the night in the holding cells. “I was taken to the holding cells and spent nearly six hours there before being officially charged.” To page 2
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ith the eyes of the world fixed on America for the latest developments in the federal government’s partial shutdown, the ripple effect of such action is perceived to have a possible impact on the rest of the globe. It is believed that no drastic changes would be experienced, but that the American situation could still have less tangible effects on the world. Depending on the time frame for the shutdown, a host of factors would have to be considered when the American tidal wave spills over to other shores. Within the global scheme of things, South Africa may not escape possible consequences. Since the announcement early this week the Rand continued its weakening tendency. At the time of going to press the Rand was at R10,14 against the US Dollar - about the same position as at the end of May - and on Tuesday the Johannesburg Stock Exchange has dropped with 1% and another 0,2% by yesterday (Wednesday) mid afternoon, an independent analyst pointed out. The fact that the Rand was not improving confirmed how weak the South African economy was and that South Africa’s currency has been in an upward spiral of loss the past two years, he added.
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Ripple effects of US government shutdown Ex-colleague Robert Davies, who currently resides in Illinois in America, indicated no obvious changes have as yet been noticed, but that concern existed about the wheels of bureaucracy. He referred to American politics being in turmoil and huge concern was being experienced over the degree of unwillingness among the more conservative Republicans to cooperate with their colleagues in government and reach compromises, which was what democracy was about. “It is hard to believe how President Obama is dividing people – especially here in the mid-West people are not at all impressed with Obama.” Most upsetting, he pointed out, was the fact that the majority of people displeased with Obama and “Obamacare” did not know what the latter was all about. It was scary how big an influence television had on the political view of the general public, Davies mentioned. Worst of all, he added, was that big television channels did not in the least remain impartial. Back home representatives from randomly chosen structures of the broader Limpopo society were approached for comment on the pending matter. On behalf of the Black Management Forum (BMF) in Limpopo, Chairperson Sam Maloka said the situation the US government was in affected confidence in international markets. Investors could pull back
in the short term, which would badly affect the American economy, Maloka said. He did not expect the continent and South Africa to be drastically affected. The situation, however, created an advantage arising from the temporary withdrawal by international investments from America, which Africa could benefit from, he reckoned. Maloka, who referred to the last 21-day US federal government shutdown, predicted a two-week breakdown this time round. It was unfortunate for the Obama presidency he said and concluded that “us Africans did not expect a shutdown to happen during his tenure”. Mr Gilbert Mosena, Deputy Chairperson of the National African Federated Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Nafcoc) in Limpopo and National Secretary General of Nafcoc as well as National Executive Committee Member of the Black Business Council, expected that the situation would affect South Africa. America has always been a trade partner with South Africa which relied mainly on the American economy, he said. Speaking of good relations with the US embassy in South Africa, he mentioned he regularly engaged with American Black Caucus and the American Congress. He was of the opinion that the situation would impact on past efforts aimed at job creation, the exchange rate and the entire Africa with South Africa as its engine.
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In his capacity as the voice of tens of thousands of workers in Limpopo, Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) Provincial Secretary Dan Sebabi expressed the belief that America faced a terrible pre-recession period which, if not handled with care at political level, might have huge negative impact. The occurrences in America, he reckoned, could be affecting the whole world, but mostly Europe due to its intensive trade relations with the United States. Back home trade in components like mining could also stand to be affected, he indicated. The cost of recovery on the petrol price would automatically rise and that in turn would push up food prices and affect sectors like health services. To a question how the South African society could brace itself against the consequences of global economic meltdowns, he said the need existed for a developmental state that could intervene in the economy through initiatives such as massive investment in infrastructure or community-based public works programmes. Such investment would ensure, among others, communities in poor rural areas being assisted to produce their own food and be sustainable, he concluded. Despite voice messages left for Polokwane Chamber of Business (PCOB) President Percy Mongalo, no comment could be obtained.
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From page 1 In a period of less than an hour five girls were picked up by vehicles driving slowly down Pietersburg Street looking for a companion for the night. The availability of cheap accommodation in this suburb is also one of the reasons believed to be the cause of the influx of sex workers to this area. One resident who wishes to remain anonymous revealed to Polokwane Observer that her children can no longer walk to the shops, which is less than a block from her house. “I have young boys aged between 9 and 14 and don’t want them exposed to prostitution, it also worries me because if the prostitutes are here their pimps must be nearby, ready to commit more crimes, she said.” A petrol attendant working in Ladanna explains that these women are merely doing their jobs and creating an income for themselves. “The men drink at the taverns in Ladanna and then
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drive drunk across town to fetch a prostitute. Now they drive around the block, book into a cheap room, finish.” A business owner from Ladanna also complains that in the time since the prostitutes have been standing in Pietersburg Street there has on more than one occasion been fights between either the prostitutes or their clients. “It makes Ladanna even more dangerous to live in now which will make the property prices decrease tremendously,” he said Spokesperson for the Westenburg Police, Capt Mohlaka Mashiane says he is not aware of the new tendency but that he will definitely look into it and followup the information received from Polokwane Observer. “Business owners or residents in the area need to come to the Westenburg Police Station and lay official complaints so that we can launch an investigation into the situation in Ladanna.
From page 1 During the next 12 hours the suspect experienced what he refers to as “hell on earth”. “I had to compete with bed bugs, cockroaches and nearly 40 alleged criminals in an approximately 4x4 metre space. “From my entrance into the cells, I was simply referred to as ‘laanie’ which is a term they use for white people. The ‘kingpins’ in the cells threatened with constant violence, stripped and searched him so extensively that it could be seen as sexual harassment, after which they stole his wedding ring and assaulted him by pelting his ribs with fisted blows. After this he was told to bring them cigarettes to ensure his safety, which he managed to smuggle into the cells through one of his visitors. “After I was released I contacted the Complaints Commission who were very unhelpful and said they couldn’t do anything because I didn’t have proof.” Following his first appearance before Magistrate Janine Ungerer the suspect was released on warning. The businessman also says that at intervals during the ongoing case, the case was dropped due to lack of evidence and then re-opened again for no apparent reason before being moved to the Mankweng Magistrate’s Court where he will be facing another sitting in his attempted murder court case next week. 115 River WO Lesiba Ramoshaba from the PolokStreet wane Police says he is aware of the ongoing attempted murder case and cannot comment Ext. 16 directly on the matter as it could harm the Polokwane merits of the case. “The suspect has the right to institute legal action against the Police if he 015 293 0208/ feels he was mistreated or unfairly treated. A formal complaint should also be laid with the 083 229 9235 Polokwane Police so that we can investigate the allegations made against the officials in question.”
Police gun found in public space KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com
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party is and ensure necessary steps are taken against them,” says Brown. Spokesperson for the Polokwane Police, WO Lesiba Ramoshaba says when any firearm is found it needs to immediately be brought to the Police station. “There are only two places where a Police official is allowed to have their gun. Either safely situated on your holster, hidden when in plain clothes and visible when in uniform and also in a safe, guarded and locked for the safety of civilians.” Ramoshaba says the necessary procedures will be followed and an enquiry will determine if the officer was negligent. A case of negligent handling of a firearm will possibly be opened against him. Polokwane Observer was told by an anonymous source that the weapon allegedly belongs to a WO within the Protection Security Services Unit of the Polokwane Police.
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Premier Stan Mathabatha this week assured the people of Limpopo that severe consequences for poor performance in his administration will be enforced to ensure that the province is adequately capacitated with skilled people. Mathabatha reacted to the shocking audit results for 2012/2013 presented by the Auditor General during a Legislature sitting last week. It was revealed three of the province’s departments are among five departments nationally that have consistently received disclaimers. The AG’s reported the affected departments to be Education, Public Works and Health. Other departments in the province that got qualified reports this time round are Agriculture and Social Development. Spokesperson of the Premier, Mr Kenny Mathivha said: “The Premier is very clear that he is not happy with the audit outcomes. He remains adamant that the people of this
province deserve better services delivery without fear or favour. He is going to take drastic action against public servants who are incompetent and failing to serve the people of this province. We are not going to compromise when we deal with what is owed to our people which is bettering and improving their lives.” “Premier Mathabatha is to engage all administrators make it clear that properly qualified and skilled public servants must be appointed to enhance and speed up service delivery in the province. “The Premier has had enough of the excuses. He demands that proper procedures be followed when appointing employees in administration. He also demanded a political will to ensure that departments and municipalities don’t get disclaimer opinions from the AG. He made it very clear that he will not accept lazy, incompetent officials in his administrations irrespective of political association. He also warned that those who loot the state purse in the name of political connections from the ruling party will face the music.”
Democratic Alliance demands title deeds MPHO DUBE >>mphodube.observer@gmail.com
This shows the level of government incompetence. They must make sure that they better the lives of the people and provide them with good services.” Mr Rogers Monama, Coghsta Chief of Staff said: “The issuing of title deeds is an ongoing process which can’t be based on numbers.” Coghsta Spokesperson, Ms Tseng Diale would not respond as she was on leave at the time of our enquiry.
Mr Jacques Smalle, Provincial Leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA) has begun to engage Mr Ishmael Kgetjepe, MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (Coghsta) about title deeds statistics which revealed that more than 112 543 Limpopo citizens do not have title deeds for their RDP houses. This was revealed earlier this month when Human Settlements Minister, Ms Connie September responded to a DA parliamentary question. Smalle said this means that 82% of all title deeds that should be given to Limpopo residents are currently outstanding. The statistics are based on an analysis of South Africa’s title deeds backlog. Smalle told Polokwane Observer that the The right financial advice from the right person is invaluable for your backlog illustrates future success. Old Mutual employs financial advisers, like Johann, who how Limpopo is authorised to give you personalised advice on financial solutions for citizens are being which he is accredited - advice that is backed by Old Mutual and will deprived of owning one day prove to be invaluable. So give him a call and speak to him their own property about your financial needs. Because it all begins with a plan. and the economic benefits that come Call Johann on 084 583 1008 or email jloubser1@oldmutualpfa.com for with that. Mr personal financial advice today. Motlatjo Thejeng, Spokesperson for the Congress of the People (Cope) said: “Government must do great things advise people to apply for title deeds. We have 165 yearS Of WiSdOM TO inveST in yOu It is the responsibility of government to ensure that people get title deeds.
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sê sy pa was ‘n goeie pa en oupa. “Hy was ‘n eerbare, hardwerkende man, ‘n rowwe diamant met ‘n goeie hart wat die lewe voluit geleef het. Hy was op sy gelukkigste agter die kospotte met ‘n lekker familiekuier. Ons gaan jou baie mis. Rus in vrede.” Pretorius laat drie seuns, Willem, Pieter en Stephan, drie skoondogters, Janette, Glenda en Irene en ses kleinkinders, Jessica, Chase, Mark, Ross, Kevin en Deon agter. Sy roudiens vind môre (Vrydag) om 11:00 by die NG Kerk PietersburgOos plaas.
Welbekende sakeman van Polokwane, mnr Steve Pretorius (70) is Dinsdag oorlede na ‘n kort siekbed nadat hy onlangs ‘n groot rugoperasie ondergaan het. Pretorius was veral bekend in die klerebedryf waar hy die afgelope 50 jaar verbonde is. Die afgelope 35 jaar was hy vennoot van Steve & Willie Mans Uitrusters wat al vir baie dekades in die stad kwaliteit mansklere verskaf. Die oudleerder van die Hoërskool Pietersburg is ook een van die stigterslede van die Bosveld Jagtersvereniging. Pretorius se vrou, Marie is in April oorlede. Nog ‘n vennoot van Steve & Willie Mans Uitrusters, mnr Willie Blanché is Vrydag in Pretoria oorlede. Pretorius se sakevennoot en jonger Foto: Voorsien broer, mnr Willie Pretorius sê sy broer se Mr Steve dood gaan ‘n groot leemte by Steve & Wil- Pretorius, solie laat en die onderneming sal sy advies wat vyftien en besigheidsvernuf moeilik kan vervang. jaar gelede “Almal wat hom geken het sal hom baie by Bosveld mis.” JagtersverMnr Willem Pretorius, sy oudste seun eniging.
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Dispute task team to defuse ANC factionalism YOLANDE NEL >>observer.yolande@gmail.com MPHO DUBE >>mphodube.observer@gmail.com
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hen President Jacob Zuma is expected back in Limpopo on official government business next week, he could be seen engaging with ruling party leadership after last week’s sudden postponement of regional elective conferences and the appointment of a provincial dispute task team (PDTT). Considering the battle for alluring positions within the provincial ruling party structure and Limpopo government on offer as a result of the ousting of former Premier, Cassel Mathale and his allies on his executive, it would naturally be expected that party processes could be hampered by alleged factionalism and clashes over preferred candidates to take the party further after its December elective conference and the 2014 national elections. It was recently learnt that only regional executive and task team structures in Vhembe, Mopani and Waterberg were prepared for their
elective conferences this week, while cadres attached to 60% of branches in Sekhukhune and Peter Mokaba regions were not meeting eye to eye on issues. This, it was learnt, resulted in last week’s National Executive Committee (NEC) intervention in the form of the establishment of the task team to intervene in disputes. Last Thursday Polokwane Observer reported on allegations of signature campaigns apparently involving bogus members, faction-related meetings and the suspected removal of branch general meeting (BGM) packages hampering processes. Provincial Task Team (PTT) Spokesperson Sello Lediga said: “All the regions, Sekhukhune, Peter Mokaba, Mopani and Vhembe are ready, except Waterberg which experienced disputes that will be resolved in time. The PDTT will ensure that all BGMs are intact with 70% nominations. They must make sure that BGMs constitute branches that are in good standing. We are confident that once PDTT has resolved at the dispute the regional conferences will run smoothly.” Lediga said the ANC doesn’t want to see
its members taking the ruling party to court hence the intervention by the NEC with the PDTT there to defuse factionalism. A party insider alluded to squabbles over the positions of chairperson and deputy chairperson in both Sekhukhune and Peter Mokaba regions where the standing of two emerging contenders, of which one is suspected of alleged gate-keeping, is being questioned. A source in the ANC said the battle between Premier Stan Mathabatha and Public Works MEC Dickson Masemola for chairperson position in the province is heating up which gave birth to the postponement of the regional conferences which are expected to resume next week. “There are certain demagogues who are trying to pollute the regional conferences with bad blood because they can see that they don’t have membership or support from regions. I will not stoop to their levels and mention
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their names. We must be aware of political opportunism and people who are dishonest to the revolution. The fact is that both Mathabatha and Masemola are good leaders and the branches will decide. I can confirm to you that Mathabatha will emerge victorious; he has the upper hand. He commands support from all regions just wait and see, the game is over for Masemola,” a Mathabatha ally said. A Masemola backer said: “We are ready to contest and we will rally behind Masemola. We are simply saying that Mathabatha must contest like any other comrade of the ANC who is nominated. We are confident that Masemola will conquer come the ANC provincial elective conference. He is a good leader who has experience in administration and he is politically firm and intelligent.” Independent analyst Elvis Masoga said: “Masemola must allow Mathabatha to lead the province as both premier and chairperson.”
“Is die verkeerslig by Broadlands prioriteit?” RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com Die onlangse oprigting van ‘n verkeerslig by Broadlands Estate se ingang in Munniklaan terwyl die Dalmada-inwoners se pleidooi vir ‘n verkeerslig op die Dalmada Tzaneenpad-kruising al lank op dowe ore val, het van die inwoners die josie in omdat hulle van mening is dat dit nie voorrang behoort te kry nie. Op facebook het Polokwane-inwoner, mnr Norman Henry Brown sy misnoeë uitgespreek. “Broadlands kry ‘n verkeerslig met ‘n voetoorgang terwyl mense by Dalmada-kruising al beseer is en lewens verloor het. Wanneer gaan die munisipaliteit begin aksie neem? Alles verdwyn net stil-stil,” lees die inskrywing. Brown sê owerhede se gesloer om
een van die stad se gevaarlikste kruisings te beveilig, is rede tot kommer. Hy het ook na die kruising by DieMeerstraat en Potgieterlaan verwys waar inwoners al jare die munisipaliteit vra om motoriste wat regs wil draai in enige rigting van die kruising, voorkeur te gee. Uit die kommentaar wat deur ander inwoners gemaak is, is dit duidelik dat die gemeenskap geen vertroue in die munisipaliteit of die departement van paaie en vervoer het om die probleem op die Dalmada-kruising aan te spreek nie. Na die onlangse gru-ongeluk waarin mnr Henry Raaths op sy fiets deur ‘n bus doodgery is het lede van die Demokratiese Alliansie (DA) by die kruising betoog om die noodsaaklikheid vir die oprigting van ‘n verkeerslig op dié kruising te beklemtoon. Me Lynette Botes, ‘n komiteelid van
die Dalmada Gemeenskapspolisiëringsforum (GPF) sê die forum het verskeie keer met owerhede oor die oprigting van ‘n verkeerslig daar geskakel. Sy sê verkeervolumes op die R71 het oor die afgelope vyf jaar skerp toegeneem en met verskeie skole in die omgewing is verkeer soggens druk wat die noodsaaklikheid van ‘n verkeerslig beklemtoon. Die departement van paaie en vervoer se woordvoerder, mnr Jimmy Machaka het gesê ‘n aansoek vir die oprigting van ‘n verkeerslig is reeds ontvang en dat beamptes van die Nasionale Padagentskap (Sanral) onlangs die kruising besoek het. Teen druktyd kon Machaka nie die vordering van die proses om wel ‘n verkeerslig op te rig bevestig nie.
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Die nuwe verkeerslig by die Broadlands Estateingang in Munniklaan het inwoners ontevrede omdat daar klaarblyklik nie ‘n poging aangewend word om die gevaarlike Dalmada-kruising te beveilig nie.
Water bly skaars terwyl inwoners te kwistig is RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com Die watervlakke in Polokwane se opgaardamme bly steeds laag, maar dit blyk dat sommige inwoners hulle nie daaraan steur nie. Polokwane Munisipaliteit se woordvoerder, mnr Matshidiso Mothapo sê inwoners maak steeds tuine nat en motors word met tuinslange gewas. In ‘n onlangse voorval het Polokwane Observer ‘n man by Savannah Mall se dakparkering opgemerk wat water uit ‘n brandkraan tap om besoekers aan die sentrum se voertuie te was. Savannah Mall se bemarkingsbestuurder, me Karen Botha sê: “Die bestuur het die voorval met die sekuriteitsmaatskappy bespreek en die personeel het dadelik die man gevra om die perseel te verlaat.” Na navrae aan die munisipaliteit of persone vervolg kan word wat water uit ‘n brandkraan tap, het Mothapo nie gereageer nie. Sy kollega, me Tidimalo Chuene was nie beskikbaar vir kommentaar nie. Die 50 megaliter-opgaardam Foto: RC Myburgh
Emmersvol water word uit ‘n brandkraan getap om voertuie op die dakvlak van Savannah Mall te was. Sekuriteitspersoneel het dadelik die persoon gevra om die perseel te verlaat.
in Sterpark het Vrydag slegs 26% water gehad met die ou en nuwe 30 megaliter opgaardamme se watervlak wat onderskeidelik op 25% en 30% gemeet is. Die opgaardam in Potgieterlaan was Vrydag die laagste wat dit gedurende September was met 24% terwyl die Seshego-opgaardam slegs 28% water het.
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RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com The Department of Roads and Transport (DRT) is up in arms about the large number of transgressions committed on the province’s roads and, in keeping with the tradition of celebrating October as Transport Month (OTM) is geared to become the worst nightmare of those guilty of such wrongdoing. President Jacob Zuma is also expected to visit Limpopo next Thursday when he will be visiting routes R81 (Mogwadi road) and R71 (Tzaneen road) which claim hundreds of lives every year. DRT MEC, Mr Lehlogonolo Masoga said: “We are pleased to be hosting the President of the Republic during the official launch of such magnificent projects which are important to our people and the economy of this province.” Masoga will launch the OTM campaign today (Thursday) at Fusion Boutique Hotel where he will be outlining the departmental activities for October. According to DRT Media Liaison Officer on Traffic, Ms Mootane Kagiso the department will
focus especially on public transport. “During a road block conducted in Seshego over the weekend we already arrested 15 taxi drivers driving under the influence of alcohol and one for possession of false documentation. This year we are going to hit hard on traffic offenders. We will be conducting road blocks across the province focussing on heavy vehicles and public transport but the general motorists should not rest assured as we will come after them as well,” she said. According to the 2012 OTM statistics released by departmental Spokesperson, Mr Jimmy Machaka the department then screened more than 125 000 vehicles on Limpopo’s roads. Hundred and thirty four vehicles were discontinued and 124 impounded. More than 13 000 notices were issued with a total of 971 motorists arrested. With the weekend’s arrest of 15 drunken taxi drivers it seems that the department will have to maintain a strong presence as only one drunken driver was arrested during OTM last year. Of the 971 arrests made 931 were for warrants executed, 20 for speeding and eight for overloading.
Laaste kans om vir Relay for Life in te skryf MARIËTTE SNYDER >> mariette.observer@gmail.com Die Relay for Life deurnag-spanbyeenkoms wat oor ‘n week (11 Oktober) vir kankerbewusmaking plaasvind en wat hoofsaaklik ‘n fondsinsamelingsinisiatief is, is om die draai. Die projekkoördineerder, me Janie Wierenga doen opnuut ‘n beroep op die gemeenskap om spanne in te skryf om die sukses van die projek te verseker wat deur vrywilligers gedryf word en vir die gemeenskap is. ”Tot dusver het net 77 spanne ingeskryf. Duisende mense word deur kanker geraak en Kansa gee hulle die geleentheid om terug te baklei.” Die geleentheid wat een van die Kankervereniging van Suid-Afrika (Kansa) se inisiatiewe is, verteenwoordig die hoop dat persone wat hul kankerstryd verloor het nooit vergeet sal word nie en om diegene wat tans teen kanker stry te ondersteun. Die opwindende program gaan ondersteuners deurgaans tot die volgende oggend 06:00 besig hou. Vir meer besonderhede of om ‘n span te
registreer kan Wierenga by 082 376 2755 of die voorsitter, mnr Rory Smythe by 083 627 6023 geskakel word. Program 11 tot 12 Oktober: 17:46 - Openingseremonie met burgemeester, rdl Freddy Greaver aan die woord 18:00 - Kankeroorlewendes stap die eerste rondte om die baan gevolg deur die spanne 18:30 - Sangitems 19:30 - Suikerbos Dansorkes 20:00 - Luminaria seremonie 20:30 - Suikerbos Dansorkes 20:45 - Temarondte 21:00 - Optrede deur plaaslike kunstenaars 22:00 - Zumba dans 22:30 - Optrede deur plaaslike kunstenaars 24:00 - Alle spanlede stap met kerse om die baan 02:00 - Boeresport 04:00 - Marathonstap 05:00 - Prysuitdeling en bekendmaking van volgende jaar se projek 06:00 - Afsluitingseremonie
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Present during the cheque handover are Ms Mabatho Kgashane, Manager at one of the centres, Past Abraham Maila Director of the Cometogether Community Based Organisations (CBO) Consortium, Ms Faleluccah Rathaga, Manager at the Itumeleng Communities Orphanage Centre, Mr Tim Bourdillion and Ms Agnes Phooko from Kentucky Fried Chicken Polokwane.
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entucky Fried Chicken (KFC) in Polokwane made a difference in the lives of abandoned and less privileged children in the Capricorn District last week. They donated R75 000 as part of their Add Hope campaign to the Cometogether Community Based Organisations(CBO) Consortium at the Itumeleng Drop In Centre, a community orphanage centre in Mankweng. Ms Lindy April, the KFC Trust Administrator who was present on the day, explained that their national Add Hope initiative was launched four years ago. She continued to say that Add Hope is KFC’s national feeding scheme, which in partnership with KFC customers, Add Hope raises funds for South Africa’s hungry children. The initiative is KFC’s corporate social responsibility project and every time a customer chooses to Add Hope to their order, R2 goes to the KFC Social Responsibility Trust. During the handover about 150 kids benefited from the sponsorship through Cometogether CBO’s Consortium who provided a healthy meal to the children at the Itumeleng Drop In Centre. The Cometogether Consortium is a group of organisations who share their knowledge and experience by establishing a network to
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upgrade the standard of CBO’s with skills, development and funding. Past Abraham Maila, Director of the Consortium said there is a total of 97 Drop In centres in the Polokwane area of which nine falls under the Consortium’s portfolio. He continued further by saying that the money will be distributed to the centres and will be used specifically to provide daily nutritious meals to the children. Ms Faleluccah Rathaga, Manager at the Itumeleng Drop In centre said she is very happy that KFC chose Cometogether CBO’s Consortium as their beneficiary as they benefit being one of the centres under their care. “We feed about 90 children daily. God is good to us and I want to thank KFC for the generous donation. The children had a lovely day and enjoyed a nutritious meal. Now they can go home with a smile on their faces,” said Rathaga. The owner of KFC Polokwane, Mr Tim Bourdillon said: “The campaign aims to inspire the hope of a better life in underprivileged, abandoned and disabled children.” He reiterated his appreciation towards every loyal customer that donated R2. “Together we can make our R2 stretch so much further and all work towards a country where all children have access to the nutrition they need in order to grow, learn and thrive.”
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aweloses en vermeende misdadigers hou bedags skuil in ‘n verskeidenheid leë, onbenutte en verwaarloosde persele en parke waar drank- en verwante onwettige middels se reuke swaar hang net om snags hul onwettige aktiwiteite soos huisbraak, kabel- en waarskynlik voertuigdiefstal te bedryf. Nadere ondersoek skets ‘n duidelike prentjie dat die misdadigers se bedrywighede vir die stad se wetstoepassers ‘n groterwordende probleem word. Polokwane Observer is deur sektor 1 Gemeenskapspolisiëringsforum (GPF)-ondervoorsitter, mnr Norman Brown vergesel om probleemgebiede in Eduanpark, Welgelegen en Môregloed uit te wys. Twee verlate spoorweggeboue naby die Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé huisves minstens tien haweloses elk. Bedags word stootwaentjies vol skroot en koper verkoop wat snags in dié hole uit gesteelde elektriese toerusting gehaal word. Die agterkant van die Hoërskool Noorderland se muur bied skuiling aan ander waar menslike afval en gesteelde items soos klere en skoene rondlê. “Dieselfde probleme kom in die veld by Magazyn- en Collegestraat sowel as Potgieterlaan en Genl Maritzstraat voor waar leë erwe skuiling bied, eiendom beskadig word en gesteelde goedere gestoor word,” sê Brown. Hy voeg by dat armoede een van die grootste bydraende faktore tot misdaad is en dat diefstal hul enigste uitweg vir oorlewing is. Volgens hom wend owerhede geen poging aan om die booswigte van die strate af te kry nie, maar sit net terug. Baie
Regs: In die veld in Magazyn- en Collegestraat word ‘n hawelose onder ‘n boom wakker.
Onder: Haweloses lê in ‘n ry onder kartondose in ‘n sentrum se voorstoep.
het nie eens identiteitsboeke of paspoorte nie. In Eduanpark is minstens vier mangate se deksels onlangs gesteel. Die munisipaliteit het voorheen bevestig dat hawelose misdadigers metaaldeksels steel om as skroot te verkoop. Polokwane polisiewoordvoerder, ao Lesiba Ramoshaba sê die polisie en verskeie welsynsorganisasies werk hand aan hand om die groot aantal haweloses te probeer huisves. “Nie alle misdaad word deur haweloses gepleeg nie, maar misdaadtonele word deeglik ondersoek om te bepaal wie verantwoordelik is. Ons doen ‘n beroep op die gemeenskap om saam met die polisie en GPF te werk om misdaad in woongebiede hok te slaan,” sê hy. Volgens die Polokwane sakekamer se veiligheid en sekuriteitvoorsitter, mnr Mokone du Preez is haweloses op straat ‘n jare lange probleem. “In die verlede toe gemeenskaplike operasies deur die munisipaliteit, polisie en GPF gedoen is, was die stad se strate skoner en veiliger. Gereelde skoonmaakoperasies moet weer gedoen word,” sê hy. Demokratiese Alliansie (DA) maatskaplike woordvoerder, me Desireé van der Walt sê die regering se pogings om werkskepping te bevorder laat haweloses in die steek. So ook die munisipaliteit wat programme vir haweloses moet bied om hulle die geleentheid te gee om geld te verdien. “Die regering moet werk skep waar mense in formele poste aangestel kan word om hul van strate af te kry. Al hoe meer mense begin aansoek om staatsubsidies doen omdat daar nie werksgeleenthede is nie.” Polokwane munisipale woordvoerder, me Tidimalo Chuene het nog nie teen druktyd op vrae gereageer nie.
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‘n Leë erf in Potgieterlaan dien as skuilplek vir misdadigers. Die hek is tydens ‘n onlangse brand beskadig.
‘n Man sit kop onderstebo op ‘n vermoedelik gesteelde mikrogolfoond in Schoemanstraat.
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MARIËTTE SNYDER >> mariette.observer@gmail.com October is Children’s Month with the focus this year on caring for and protecting your children. In the light thereof the Polokwane Child and Family Care Society intends making
Parents should be educated to care and protect In commemoration of Children’s Month and to assist parents with their task, they invited Evergreen Parenting facilitator, Ms Estie Boltman to present a session at their offices in Jorissen Street on Saturday at 10:00. “With this presentation we hope to empower parents by helping them understand their children better and also to assist and advise regarding problems usually experi-
sure that parents are sufficiently educated and equipped for the task. Ms Lorette Bosch, Manager of the Polokwane Child and Family Care Society says children can only flourish if they get the necessary attention and support at home. “A tree can only grow if the roots are well looked after. Bad roots will deliver rotten fruit. It is at home where our children must be happy and cared for,” Bosch said.
Al die pad van die Kaap om bejaardes te help meer berading aan die inwoners, hul geliefdes sowel as die personeel. Min mense dink dat die personeel ook berading moet ontvang. Om dag in en dag uit met mense te werk vir wie jy lief y is jonk en energiek met ‘n kop wat word en later moet sien doodgaan, oorloop van nuwe idees wat is vir die personeel baie traumadie senior burgers van Martha ties.” Sy moet ook bejaardes help Hofmeyr Tehuis vir Bejaardes weer met hul aanpassing en oplossings aan die gang gaan kry en rede gee vir die inwoners se probleme help om die laaste skof van hul lewens vind. ten volle te geniet en sinvol te Haar missie is om die bejaardes verwyl. te bemagtig om ‘n ekstra inkomste Me Serena McLaren het in te verdien met dit waarmee hulJanuarie vanjaar Kaapstad vaarwel le goed is en dit op ‘n mark te vergeroep om nes te skrop in die Boskoop om hul inkomste aan te vul. veld en het onlangs as maatskaplike “Van die inwoners het hul lewe werker by die tehuis begin. Stilsit is nie deel van haar woordeskat nie. Me Serena McLaren, lank ‘n stokperdjie beoefen. Die McLaren het haar graad en hon- nuwe maatskaplike vrouens kan brei, naaldwerk doen en skilder en van die mans kan uitwerker van Martha neursgraad in maatskaplike werk stekend houtwerk doen. Hoekom dit Hofmeyr Tehuis vir aan die Universiteit van Kaapstad opgee omdat jy in ‘n tehuis woon?” Bejaardes. voltooi en is tans besig met haar Sy vertel dat sy geseënd is om doktorsgraad. te doen waarvoor sy ‘n passie het. “Ek weet al Haar pos by Martha Hofmeyr is vir haar ‘n van ‘n jong ouderdom af dat ek mense moet splinternuwe uitdaging omdat sy in die Kaap help. God het my op die aarde geplaas om met die jeug gewerk het. “Daar is ‘n reuse mense met hul seer te help en ek geniet elke verskil in die twee velde, maar ek weet dat oomblik daarvan.” ek ‘n sukses sal maak. My werk behels onder MARIËTTE SNYDER >> mariette.observer@gmail.com
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enced by parents and children,” said Bosch. Contact their offices on 015 297 3326 for more information regarding the session or to speak to one of the qualified social workers on call. Childline Polokwane said they have not finalised anything yet for Children’s Month as they are currently in the planning phase of their scheduled events for October.
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Little Blessings learners will also celebrate Children’s Month.
Dagboek dié unieke Handgeduntesmark MARIËTTE SNYDER >> mariette.observer@gmail.com Daar word vir ‘n vale gebrei, gehekel en naaldwerk gedoen om alles gereed te kry vir die Handgeduntesmark wat van 31 Oktober tot 2 November by die NG Kerk Pietersburg-Noord in Dorpstraat gehou word. Lede van die Polokwane Breiklub, wat Maandae by The Dish bymekaarkom vir ‘n koppie koffie, patrone uitruil en net lekker kuier, het besluit om kreatiewe persone die geleentheid te gee om hul ware aan die gemeenskap bekend te stel en te verkoop. Een van die lede, me Ansie du Toit sê hul groep vul mekaar aan en unieke idees word gebore. “Elkeen het die vryheid om te doen wat sy wil, sou dit brei, borduur of hekel wees. Dit is heerlik om saam met vroue om ‘n tafel te sit wat jou passie verstaan en waardeer.”
Die mark, wat uit sowat 25 stalletjies bestaan, gaan slegs handgemaakte items verkoop. “Dié mark gaan uniek wees en almal wat dit waardeer moet dit nie misloop nie. Daar gaan ‘n skilder in aksie wees, ‘n persoon wat porseleinherstelwerk doen, ‘n teetuin met smullekker versnaperings, ‘n bonsai-, en vetplantkenner, plaaslike kunstenaars vir ekstra glans en selfs juwele en tuisgebak,” vertel sy. Du Toit sê 90% van die uitstallers is van Polokwane en daar is plek vir nog stalletjies. “Ons wil soveel mense moontlik by die mark betrek. As jy van iemand weet wat ‘n stokperdjie beoefen en geld wil verdien, is dit dié plek om uit te stal,” sê sy. Die kleingoed gaan besig gehou word met verfprojekte terwyl hul ouers rustig deur die stalletjies kan snuffel. Vir meer besonderhede of om uitstalruimte te bespreek, kan Du Toit by 082 703 8486 geskakel word.
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Die lede van die Polokwane Breiklub kuier weekliks om hul passie vir handgemaakte items uit te leef. Voor is mee Mariana Badenhorst, Linda Hislop en Johanna Badenhorst met Hesti Wentzel, Ansie du Toit, Nerina Bosman en Annelie Redelinghuys agter. Mee Sonja du Plessis en Lynette Scott is afwesig. 63528/2/PRV/E
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5 Oktober >> Die Polokwane Kinder- en Gesinsorgvereniging bied ‘n Immergroen Ouerskappraatjie deur fasiliteerder, Estie Boltman aan waar ouerskapbehoeftes onder meer bespreek word. Kaartjies kos R50 per persoon en is by hul kantore in Jorissenstraat 42A beskikbaar of skakel 015 297 3326. 5 Oktober >> Die NG Kerk Renosterpoort in Ladanna hou basaar en almal word genooi om hulle te ondersteun. Die hekke open om 07:30. Skakel Erika by 015 293 2882 vir meer besonderhede.
11 Oktober >> The Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa) hosts their annual Relay for Life at the old Peter Mokaba Stadium. Contact them on 015 297 1268 for more information. 16 Oktober >> Die Doornbult Gemeenskapsolisiëringsforum (GPF) hou ‘n markdag met kos, kuns, stalletjies en hope pret. Om ‘n stalletjie te bespreek kan Niekolene by 083 287 2320 geskakel word. 30 Oktober tot 2 November >> Moenie die Handgeduntesmark by die NG Kerk Pietersburg-Noord misloop nie. Net handgemaakte items word verkoop en uitstalruimte is beskikbaar. Skakel me Ansie du Toit by 082 703 8486 vir meer besonderhede. 30 November >> The Raymond Shihawu Foundation in collaboration with Beyond Entertainment Movement (BEM) is hosting the first ever Limpopo Hip Hop Awards at the Library Gardens auditorium from 18:00. Contact Tlakale Mogowe on 083 574 6018 for more information.
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Polokwane Observer spoke to residents shortly after the release of the South African Police’s 2013 Limpopo crime statistics on Wednesday. Opinions on the validity and the general crime situation in the province varied greatly. Polokwane Observer het met inwoners gesels kort na die bekendmaking van die Suid-Afrikaanse Polisiediens se 2013 misdaadstatistieke vir Limpopo Woensdag bekendgemaak is. Menings hieroor het vele inwoners warm onder die kraag.
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Mr Kgetlane Lethuba: “I feel the release of the statistics shows the Limpopo Police are doing a good job. The only thing that worries me is the increase in housebreaking figures.”
Me Lanie Colin: “Ek dink die misdaadsituasie in Limpopo is verskriklik hoog. “Die polisie doen nie genoeg om dit te bekamp nie.”
Mr Given Phadziri: “The crime around us is still very distressing. There is too much corruption and too little policing done by our local Police officers. Bribes seem to be the order of the day.”
Mnr Gerrit Ferreira: “Die statistieke is ‘n groot gemors. Die syfers is gekook om die publiek gelukkig te hou.”
Mnr Willem Roets: “Ek dink nie dis korrek nie want die afnames is onmoontlik as ‘n mens kyk na al die misdaad wat elke dag om ons gebeur.”
Ms Linah Kutumela: “The crime situation gets worse every day. I don’t care what the statistics say because I still don’t feel safe if my doors aren’t bolted every night.”
Me Louise Smit: “Ek verstaan nie hoe hulle kan sê die situasie is beter nie want die laaste ses maande lyk dinge nie goed nie.”
Mr Peter Maredi: “The amount of money spent on keeping these Police officials employed is too much due to the corruption within the Police eating up all our hard earned cash for nothing.”
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Me Maxie de Villiers van die Dameskring, Eerstegoud draai die boomstamme voor Polokwane Observer se kantore toe. Mariëtte Snyder >> mariette.observer@gmail.com
Pienk boomstamme in die stad se strate spreek van ‘n gemeenskap wat kan saamstaan om kankerlyers hul stryd te help stry. Me Annenarié Bakker wat aan die stuur van die Pienk Bome vir Pauline-projek is, sê die lede van die plaaslike Dameskring, Eerstegoud het hul steun aan die projek gegee wat nasionaal ondersteun word. Die gees van welwillendheid is duidelik aanvoelbaar en Polokwane Observer het ook hul ondersteuning gewys. Me Maxie de Villiers, een van die Dameskringlede het Maandag boomstamme voor die kantore toegedraai. Sy sê die groep vroue is hard aan die werk en dat verskeie strate, waaronder Thabo Mbeki- en Groblerstraat en die Kankervereniging van Suid-Afrika (Kansa) reeds in pienk getooi is. “Ons het letterlik al duisende meter materiaal verkoop. Die gemeenskap ondersteun die projek 100% en ons is dankbaar vir elkeen se bydrae,” sê sy. Ten aanskoue van Polokwane Observer wat in pienk getooi word, het die Black Leopards Sokkerklub besluit om ook deel te wees. Die projek is verlede jaar deur me Carol-Ann van Jaarsveld van Graaff-Reinet begin nadat sy haar ma en ouma, beide Pauline aan kanker oorlede is. Met die projek word geld ingesamel wat aan organisasies wat kankerlyers bystaan, geskenk. Die gemeenskap het tot einde Oktober om betrokke te raak. Die projek bereik ‘n hoogtepunt op 18 Oktober as die donasies aan instansies gemaak word. Pienk materiaal is steeds by hul stalletjie in Mall of the North teen R20 per meter beskikbaar. Vir meer besonderhede kan Bakker by 082 484 6267 geskakel word.
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Pipes leaking at Hillside Road in Zone A.
A Badly damaged stop sign next to a dilapidated road at Bester section in Zone A.
The Chairperson of the South African National Civic Organisation (Sanco), Mr Molatelo Tlabjane addressing the community of Lebowakgomo at Mogodumo Primary School on Sunday afternoon.
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ervice delivery problems at Lebowakgomo are escalating to such an extent that Premier Stan Mathabatha will have no choice but to take drastic action against Lepelle-Nkumpi Mayor, Cllr Ivy Phaahla. Despite intervention by Cllr Lawrence Mapoulo, Executive Mayor of Capricorn District Municipality’s (CDM) to write off R94 million in bad debt incurred by residents through years of inaccurate water billing, the situation remains one where tempers can easily boil over. Residents of Lebowakgomo, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said Mapoulo can’t be held responsible for the mess created by incompetent senior administrators and political heads responsible at Lepelle-Nkumpi Municipality. Polokwane Observer this week can confirm that there is indeed still no change with regard to well documented and reported challenges such as burst pipes and damaged roads which have long reached a state of disrepair. Last month we revealed and exposed the sad state of roads and other infrastructure following intensive investigation. To date, Lepelle-Nkumpi Municipality has not yet addressed the matter. This reporter
can confirm that the streets in Zone A, the oldest of the township’s suburbs are still in a state of ruin as a result of age and neglect. Motorists have to be very careful when using these roads at the risk of damaged rims, flat tyres and possible accidents. Potholes take centre stage, leaving motorists frustrated and furious about the inconvenience and costs incurred. Zone A, with Bester, Harare, Complex and Section S being the most affected is a battlefield of leaking water pipes and malfunctioning sewerage systems resulting in enormous water loss and possible health risks for the residents. Lepelle-Nkumpi Development Forum (LNDF) Chairperson, Mr Phauwe Mphahlele expressed his disgust over the matter. He however welcomed the suspension of Lepelle-Nkumpi Municipal Manager, Mr Freddy Ramaphakela who was accused of alleged maladministration. Phauwe also applauded Premier Stan Mathabatha for suspending Department Head for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlement and Traditional Affairs (Coghsta), Ms Nana Manamela for her failure to have the court stop a disciplinary probe into alleged irregularities in the award of a R900 million tender to associates of former Premier Cassel Mathale. LNDF has also called for the resignation
for Phaahla. “We want Phaahla to step down with immediate effect,” Mphahlele said. Spokesperson for the Premier, Mr Kenny Mathivha reiterated that the Premier and his administration will continue to act on corruption. The Chairperson of the South African National Civic Organisation (Sanco), Mr Molatelo Tlabjane has vowed to take on the CDM if their service delivery is not improved. He said this during a Sanco meeting held in Lebowakgomo on Sunday. This follows after some of the residents complained that their water debts have not been written off. Last month Mathabatha met with the management of all municipalities in an attempt to understand the extent of incompetence and maladministration in each. This follows his meeting with the Auditor General (AG) in August. Reacting to the matter, Phaahla said: “I can confirm that CDM has written off R94 million in water bill bad debts incurred over years through inaccurate billing by the municipality. I can also confirm that we have appointed a company to deal with infrastructure. We have started already to fix the problem.” Mapoulo also confirmed that CDM has written off R94 million in water bill bad debts. He was however scornful of individuals attempting to score political points over this matter.
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he search is on for Miss Limpopo and Miss Limpopo Teen 2014 and with less than a month to go before the closing date, Limpopo beauties are urged to enter for this prestigious competition. The organisers of the event said entrants can expect an exciting prejudging period loaded with activities. The preliminary judging is set to take place at Bolivia Lodge on 27 October. Polokwane Observer is
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again the proud media sponsor. A workshop for entrants will be held at House of Asante at 29 Jorissen Street at 09:00 on 19 October. Topics such as the dress code for the event and how to approach the interview will be discussed. The official photographer for the event will also be available on the day to take photographs that can be used to accompany the entry form. A fee of R50 is payable for the workshop. Contact Ms Zonique van den Berg on 082 051 2740 or send an email to zonique_vdberg@yahoo.com for more information regarding the workshop and the pageant. The crowning will take place during a gala dinner to be held at Bolivia Lodge on 30 November.
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Be at least 18 years of age and not older than 25 years of age on 29 November 2013 Be at least 15 years of age and not older than 18 years of age on 29 November 2013 Be a resident of Limpopo & be in possession of a valid South African ID/ passport Be in possession of a matric certificate or equivalent qualification (if relevant) Not be engaged or be married & never had a marriage annulled Never have given birth to a child & not be pregnant Not have visible tattoos False information may lead to disqualification Judges decision is final & no correspondence will be entered into Submit a personal CV, certified copy of ID document, and a motivation of why you should be selected as a finalist, in no more that 160 words 11. Attach two recent A4 colour photographs (one head and shoulders, one full length) dressed appropriately, and of good quality. Please note that photographs will not be returned 12. An administration fee of R400 (non refundable) must accompany the application. Payments must be made to : Absa bank, Account name: Miss Limpopo Beauty Pageant, Account number: 9266828720, Acc type: Cheque, Branch code: 13. All completed entry forms, ID copy, motivation and proof of payment must be faxed to (015) 291 4836, or post to P O Box 1144, Polokwane, 0700 or submit to 29 Jorissen Street, Polokwane, 0699
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The Cousin returns to delight audience at Meropa
Minister Melusi Gigaba visits Polokwane
ID Number: _______________________________ Age: ____________ Date ofCasino Birth: ____________________________ African Comedian to be invited WARREN BLUNT evening at Meropa & EnterPERSONAL CONTACT DETAILS: Telephone Home: ________________________ Fax: ____________________________ to perform four shows at Caesers tainment World to share his unique >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Cell: ___________________________________ Email: _______________________________________________________ Palace in Las Vegas, one of the sense of humour with the local PARENT / GUARDIAN CONTACTcomedian, DETAILS: Telephone Work: _______________________ Fax: _____________________ highlights of his career to date. He audience. Veteran South African Parents Email Address: ____________________________________Cell:_____________________________________________ Prior to his show, Hilton spoke to also was presented with a Lifetime Barry Hilton made a welcome MEASUREMENTS Achievement Award in August and members of the local media about return to Polokwane on Saturday Bust: _______ Waist: ________ Hip: ________ Height: _______ Weight:than ________ size:in ______ continues to set new goals for his more 30Shoe years the Dress busi-size: ____________ Languages: __________________________________________ ____________________________________ himself. ness andOccupation: what it takes to get total Year matriculated: _____________________________ Tertiary Education: ______________________________________ This natural comedian with a strangers from different cultures to Why do you want to enter Miss Limpopo? ______________________________________________________________________ relaxed stage demeanour steers see the funny side of life from his Relevant previous competitions won: __________________________________________________________________________ clear of political satire, blasphemy, point of view. He also shared part Details of current modelling contracts / commitments: _____________________________________________________________ swearing and explicit content which of his journey in life, and especially Model Agency, if any: ___________________________ Agency telephone number: _____________________________________ has ensured that his fan base spans the joy of experiencing fatherhood RULES OF THE COMPETITION: many continents. Among his fondagain well In order to apply for Miss Limpopo & Miss Limpopo Teen, Applicants must: into his fifties. est memories is delighting the audiHe says his three-and-a-half1. Be at least 18 years of age and not older than 25 years of age on 29 November 2013wife Sandy ences on board five international year-old son, Jack and 2. Be at least 15 years of age and not older than 18 years of age on 29 November 2013 cruise liners in 2011 that took him himAfrican on his toes and give him 3. Be a resident of Limpopo & be in possession of akeep valid South ID/ passport 4. Be in possession of a matric certificate or equivalent qualification (if relevant) on a journey from Hong Kong to as direction in life as a 57-year-old. 5. Not be engaged or be married & never had a marriage annulled 6. Never have given birth to a child & not be pregnantHilton still loves stand-up comedy far away as Darwin in Australia. 7. Not have visible tattoos In 2012 he performed in the as much as when he started way 8. False information may lead to disqualification 9. Judges decision is final & no correspondence will be entered United States of America, Hong back in into 1983. His delightful knack 10. Submit a personal CV, certified copy of ID document, and a motivation of why you should be selected as a finalist, in no more that Kong, London, Australia, New of finding the ludicrous and turning 160 words 11. Attach two recent A4 colour photographs (one head and shoulders, one full andZealand of good quality. and a host of European daily situations onlength) theirdressed headappropriately, has Please note that photographs will not be returned countries as part of an kept him atthethe top inPayments a verymust com12. An administration fee of R400 (non refundable) must accompany application. be made to and : AbsaAfrican bank, Account name: Miss Limpopo Beauty Pageant, Account number: 9266828720, Acc type: Cheque, Branch code: international tour. Hilton said it is petitive industry. 13. All completed entry forms, ID copy, motivation and proof of payment must be faxed to (015) 291 4836, or post to always a pleasure to perform at Hilton continually PHOTO: WARREN BLUNT P O Box 1144, Polokwane, 0700 or submit to 29 Jorissen Street,is Polokwane, 0699 coming up the smaller cities in South Africa with fresh material and his greTop South African comedian, ENTRIES CLOSE: Friday 25 October 2013 that do not often get to witness the garious personality and &lugubrious Barry animated I confirm Hilton that I haveshows read and an accept the terms and conditions applicable to the Miss Limpopo Teen contest country’s top comedians. looks are tailor-made for comedy. photo of his youngest son, Jack. 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The improvement of the Limpopo infrastructure was high on the list of priorities for Public Enterprises Minister, Mr Milusi Gigaba during his visit to Polokwane last Thursday. Gigaba led a delegation of state owned companies (SOC), board chairpersons and chief executive officers in an engagement concerning government infrastructure projects with representatives from the Limpopo Provincial Government. The aim of the engagement was for Gigaba and the SOC to share future capital infrastructure projects which will be implemented in Limpopo to uplift the province. This meeting also allowed for stakeholders in the province to be able to plan effectively and efficiently and ensure that the plans are part of their provincial economic and growth strategies. The delegation consisted of representatives from Eskom, Transnet, Broadband Infraco, Denel and SAA. Premier Stan Mathabatha also attended the delegation together with his district and local mayors. Following the meeting held at Meropa Casino & Entertainment
World, the delegation travelled to the Seshego Secondary School for the official launch of a telematics project, which consists of an ICT system linked to the University of Stellenbosch. This systems links schools from disadvantaged areas with tutors from the university to help improve the knowledge base of learners. The telematics project forms part of Broadband Infraco’s social responsibility program.
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Public Enterprises Minister, Mr Milusi Gigaba and Premier Stan Mathabatha address delegates from state owned companies regarding future plans for the development of Limpopo infrastructure.
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munities. I have met with the Public Protector to ask for urgent investigation of this matter,” Smalle added. “It must be established how this tender was accepted even before the proper tender evaluation process opened, who sat on both the evaluation and adjudication committees and what their role was in this matter.” Smalle also vowed that the DA cannot sit back when processes are manipulated to enrich a few instead of being channelled to improve the lives of the communities. “We believe that all officials, from the BaPhalaborwa Municipal Manager, Mr Stimela Sebashe to everyone who sat on various committees must be investigated,” Smalle insisted. Ba-Phalaborwa Municipal spokesperson, Mr
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construction of infrastructure projects in the municipality. Smalle said: “This was way before all the municipal tender committees were appointed. The officials who sat on the Bid Evaluation Committee to evaluate this tender were appointed on 13 November 2013. By the time this tender reached the Bid Adjudication Committee on 14 November 2013, the tender amount of R1,3 million had gone up to R10 million. This is clearly an illegal variation which amounts to a new tender altogether.” Smalle asked on what basis this variation from the initial order was justified. “This is a flagrant flouting of the tender procedures and in the process siphoning public money which could be used to improve the lives of the com-
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Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng salutes Tiro Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng delivering the second Onkgopotse Tiro Memorial Lecture in the UL’s Onkgopotse Tiro Hall last Friday.
>> One of the remarkable individuals who helped us arrive at the destiny-defining moment of the enactment of our Constitution Prof Mahlo Mokgalong (Vice-Chancellor and Principal of herberT raChuene the University of Limpopo), Judge Lucy Mailula (Chair>>herbert@mailbox.co.za person of UL Student Trust Fund and Chairperson of UL lain former student activist, Abram OnkCouncil), Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng and his wife, gopotse Tiro is one of the students who Ms Anna Mogoeng. sacrificed their lives in pursuit of a South Africa that is a truly progressive, constitutional democracy. This according to Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng who delivered the University of Limpopo’s (UL) second Onkgopotse Tiro Memorial Lecture in the venue named after Tiro last Friday. Mogoeng said it takes a person determined and ready to lose his glorious future and life to do what Tiro did. A view of the audience attending the Onkgopotse Tiro “Tiro as a student leader delivered a speech Memorial Lecture. criticising Bantu Education, an education system designed to keep black people in a position of perpetual fear and servitude. His speech angered the university administration and the apartheid authorities resulting in his expulsion from the University a few days later. That expulsion sparked off protests that spread to many institutions around the country. The protests led to the first large scale uprising this country experienced in over a decade since the banning of the liberation movements in the early 1960s,” Mogoeng reminded the audience. Tiro, one of the founders of the South African Student Organisation, died in Botswana in 1974 when a bomb contained in a letter delivered to him by hand exploded. “Tiro was not one to despair from his expulsion from the university in the final year of his studies. He took up teaching position at the Morris Isaacson High School in Soweto. As a teacher, he immersed himself in educating and concientising the youth and the high school Prof Mahlo Mokgalong, PhoTos: herberT students in Soweto of who they were and that Vice-Chancellor and PrinraChuene was happening in their country. He was instruMs Badedile Masoba, Onk- cipal of the University of mental in establishing the South Africa Students Limpopo. gopotse Tiro’s Aunt. Movement to organise high school students into a strong political force. Many student leaders including, Tsietsi Mashinini, were produced by the Morris Isaacson High School. The message was catching fire. It was this message that was later to influence the Soweto uprising through
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which thousands of students said no to Bantu Education. They said no to an education system which sought to trap them in perpetual servitude. Historians proclaim this was the watershed event that marked the beginning of the end of apartheid,” Mogoeng elaborated. “Next year we celebrate the 20th anniversary of our progressive democratic Constitution. Undoubtedly much will be said about this remarkable document, the remarkable individuals that laid down their lives to help us arrive at the national destiny-defining moment of its enactment, its symbolism, hopes, aspirations and meaning to millions of South Africans. As we ponder on the lessons and journey travelled in arriving at our constitutional democracy, it is also critically important for us to pause, reflect and take inspiration from the transformative figures and watershed events in our history, which brought us to where we are. Many in our society do not know the contribution made by unsung heroes and heroines of the 1970’s like Onkgopotse Tiro and other leaders who paid heavily for the constitutional democracy that we now enjoy. The personalities that profoundly affected a generation, including, myself and propelled them into action,” Mogoeng stressed. He added that Tiro and his generation recognised that the most potent tool in the liberation of people is education and taking control over their own destiny. “Tiro personified the best in the human spirit. He shaped the opinion, discourse and resistance with intellectual rigor under the most challenging conditions and horrific brutality and paid with their lives. As we pay homage to Tiro and other fallen heroes of his generation who contributed immeasurably to our liberation, we should constantly check and reassess how we as a nation are faring in realising the goals they fought and died for. May we not betray what Tiro and other heroes of this country stood and died for. May we spare no effort in ensuring that unity and reconciliation and a transformed and prosperous South Africa that truly belongs to all who live in it becomes a tangible reality,” Mogoeng concluded.
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will fill up here,” Rametse said. A community member, Ms Malebese Lebese said the shopping centre came at a time when people he Management of the Seshego needed to take a break from travelCircle Centre is confident that all ling to the city. “I think the shopping 34 stores will be ready for busicentre will help us to economise. ness when the long awaited opening Sometimes we found ourselves in takes place on 23 October. need certain of products not availSituated between Nelson Mandela able at spaza shops and we are and Polokwane drives, the 15 000m² therefore forced to travel to town to shopping centre will be anchored by purchase them. The other exciting a 3 500 m² Shoprite outlet as well as thing is that my children love certain other national retailers. The shopping takeaway foods so much and I am centre will house a wide range of well excited because there will known fashion outlets as be a branch close to us well as banking facilities. now.” The centre will primarMs California Sithole, a ily cater for the needs of hawker and a resident of the Seshego community Seshego said she hopes as well as the surroundthe management of the ing areas of Makgofe, shopping centre won’t Mabokelele and Perskebult. stop them from trading in Head of Developers at the close proximity of the Reoss Investments, Mr premises. Lebo Mabotja said nearly “I just hope they let us all the shops are more do our business, because than half way complete at other developments our and electricians are just fellow hawkers were forcedoing the final touches. fully removed. However, “Since we started with it is a good development the construction last Photo: Herbert Rachuene which will benefit the year, everything has been masses, especially those Mr Lebo Mabotja, Head of Developers at Reoss Investments going well and we have been progressing with the shows some of the retail shops available at the Seshego Circle who cannot afford to travel to the city every day.” schedule. We are happy Centre. Herbert Rachuene >>herbert@mailbox.co.za
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to have met the deadline. We are also excited that through this development we will be able to provide in the needs of 1,4 million people from Seshego, Makgofe, Mabokelele, Mmotong, Moletji and surrounding areas.” The owner of a filling station adjacent to the new development, Mr Peter Rametse said this is a great development which will result in economic spinoffs in the area. “It will definitely boost our business because the number of people who are going to make use of the shopping centre
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Wakaberry staff members Travis Almeida, Mikayla Mcdonald and Mikaela Killian are ready to greet FroYo lovers at the opening of their shop in Mall of the North. With them is the Franchise, Ethics and Compliance Manager from Wakaberry headoffice, Abonga Nkwelo (right).
Having to face the toppings bar at Wakaberry in Mall of the North is a difficult experience for some of the shoppers as the decision between over 50 delicious toppings can sometimes be very challenging.
Wakaberry: A taste sensation to please even the most stringent yoghurt fundi KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com Multitudes of smiling faces depicted the long awaited anticipation of the Wakaberry franchise opening in Mall of the North on Saturday morning. Young and old enjoyed the wonder of frozen yoghurt made freshly and healthily “by combining happy cows on organic farms” with the purest ingredients sourced from the most natural products on offer. Talking was not high on anyone’s list of priorities and shoppers rather spent their time indulging in some of the sweet offerings of flavours and toppings happily showcased by the super friendly staff at Wakaberry Polokwane. Not a single seat was open during the launch but this did not discourage the loyal FroYo (Frozen Yoghurt) lovers from standing around and
enjoying the chilled yoghurt in a sunny Saturday morning, beating the heat beautifully on a scorching morning. As an added bonus, friendly hands of help encouraged the love and explained the processes involved in creating a product with so many different facets, always ensuring the best yoghurt combinations flowing down your throat. If you would like to take an opportunity to taste the best yoghurt known to Polokwane absolutely free of charge thanks to your very own Waka-voucher, send an e-mail to Keshia.observer@gmail. com and explain the sensation and taste experience as a delicious serving of Wakaberry FroYo makes its way down your throat. Visit Wakaberry (next to Game) at Mall of the North today for your very own explosion of Wakaberry FroYo.
Supakids celebrates its first birthday KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com
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cess and popularity flowing in through their doors. “It has really been an amazing year for our store.” Mokwena says she is very pleased with her store and her staff’s performance. “I have always believed in the Supakids brand and knew that opening a party shop would mean growing the brand and getting more clients, not once have I had a doubt that the shop would make it.” The shop has been growing from strength to strength and has since expanded from doing only birthday parties for children. “We now also do baby showers, bridal showers, weddings and any other party you can think of.” Not only do they plan
your party but they also supply all the necessities of a party of any kind. “We will also in the near future stock costumes to make a themed party even better,” says Mokwena and she added that the most popular themes this year have been animals, Cars and Hello Kitty. Her future vision for Supakids Polokwane is to open a party venue for future events. “With our own venue we can use for parties it will be so much easier to bring the various chosen themes to life. Mokwena also says that due to the tremendous strides her store has been taking, she can now look forward to the opening of a second branch in Pretoria East soon.
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Trellidor’s product range extends much further than your average security barrier, according to Mr Fanie Potgieter, owner of Trellidor Polokwane. With more than two decades of experience in the steel and in particular safety door industry Potgieter is without doubt an expert in the field who continues to strive towards providing the perfect safety solution for homes, schools businesses and more. He matriculated at the Hoërskool Ben Vorster in Tzaneen in 1993 where after he joined a local steel manufacturer before joining Trellidor two years later. “Through hard work and belief in a quality product I worked myself up to the privileged position of proud owner of the Polokwane franchise. I started as employee then became co-owner and partner and now owner,” he recalled. With regard to their role in the local economy Potgieter said: “We do not only provide a high standard safety product we also provide peace of mind. It is a known name in the security industry and it has proven its endurance in any situation.” Potgieter’s loyalty to Trellidor is what keeps him with the brand. “This is all I have ever done. Since the beginning Trellidor caught my
attention. I bonded with the product and now we cannot be separated. We are market leaders in the provision of sliding security gates and I see no reason why I should abandon it.” Trellidor is no more just about sliding safety gates. Trellidor has manufactured ranges of physical home security and commercial property security products, including security gates, burglar guards, shutters and security screens in a variety of designs to suit all risk profiles, for well over 30 years. “We custom-make every security barrier for strength and integrity and can incorporate most architectural features and embellishments. Our latest product is the Rollerstyle, a security shutter and attractive way to help secure homes, commercial premises and corporate office buildings. The security shutter is custom made for doorways, windows, verandas, counter closures and other applications. It can be manually operated or completely automated for ultimate convenience,” he said. Clear Guard was also recently launched by Trellidor and is a beautifully designed security solution for doors and windows that appears to be invisible while helping to protect against unwanted intruders. The screen door is engineered using an aluminium frame and a high tensile stainless steel mesh insert. Trellidor Polokwane’s clientele is described by Potgieter as people who suddenly became aware of safety or victims of crime. “Most
Don’t break your head when planning a party. Supakids Polokwane will ensure all the stress and planning is as far away from you and your celebration as possible.
clients are victims of break-ins or attacks or know someone to whom it has happened. Trellidor is not the most expensive product and the product chosen will depend on his needs. It remains a competitive market, but when clients need a product that keeps up with the challenging South African market which continuously improves on the product offering as new technology and materials become available, Trellidor is the brand to go by,” Potgieter said. When not at work he enjoys his role as husband and father of two children, spending time in nature and doing some fishing.
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Mr Fanie Potgieter, owner of Trellidor Polokwane, with Trellidor’s flagship product, the well known sliding security door.
Dijong 4 All Restaurant adds sushi to their menu RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com
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Among the best events on Polokwane’s culinary calendar this year must be Dijong 4 All Restaurant’s launch of their sushi bar on Wednesday when guests were introduced to Sushi Chef, Mr Tshepo Moetji. The introduction of the sushi bar extends the existing menu to offer, under one roof, a delectable diversity that varies from light meals for the not so hungry to hearty fare for dedicated meat lovers. “With the opening of our sushi bar we aim to create a restaurant for all, as our slogan states. Kiddies meals, salads and something for meat lovers are available on our menu and sushi lovers can now enjoy sophisticated sushi platters prepared by Tshepo while enjoying our elegant yet comfortable décor,” co-owner Ms Marthie du Toit said. She added people should visit Dijong to experience a restaurant with a difference as it is the place where friendships are made over a delicious and affordable meal. Mouth watering platters did the rounds while Moetjie demonstrated sushi making with a twist. “I was trained by the best sushi chef at one of South Africa’s favourite family restaurants.
I love to use different ingredients to prepare an irresistible delicacy. For me it is more like creating a piece of art,” Moetji said. His passion for making sushi is visible with every piece he makes. “I also use new combinations and experiment with new sauces to be served with sushi. Sushi is all about the soya sauce. Without soya there is no sushi. For those who are scared to taste the fish used in sushi, I also prepare vegetable sushi for all to enjoy,” he said. Those venturing to become part of the sushi admirers’ circle are in good hands as Moetji explained how he would determine a guest’s favourite fish which he would turn into a California roll as a first introduction into the combination of rice, fish, vegetables and soya. Moetji does not have any career plans other than continuing to make sushi. “I would love to see myself overseas in a couple of years preparing sushi in a world famous restaurant. I first would like to enrol and complete my studies as chef,” Moetji said enthusiastically. Dijong boasts a fully licensed restaurant and bar as well as conferencing facilities making it the ideal venue for year-end functions, family get-togethers, business meals and more. For more information contact Du Toit at 015 007 0576 or 082 257 9176.
Price Watch aims to assist readers in making informed decisions when spending their hard earned cash. This week we focus on the prices for energy drinks. These prices were compared by Polokwane Observer on Friday 27 September between 9:00 and 10:00. Prices are VAT inclusive. Polokwane Spar, Thabo Mbeki Street R17,99 R25,99 R12,99
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Mss Faith Mahlangu, Thato Mokwena (owner) and Kwena Boshomane from Supakids Polokwane have been making waves in the local party planning scene for a year now.
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Platinum Park and Cycad Centre a booming business hub RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com MARIËTTE SNYDER >> mariette.observer@gmail.com
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latinum Park and Cycad Centre have since their opening continued to gain popularity among residents of Bendor, Welgelegen, Eduan Park, Môregloed and Ster Park while the convenience, pleasant surrounds and ongoing new development at the two centres have contributed to the quarter’s reputation as a shopping and business hub of choice.
Apart from the anchor tenants, Pick n Pay at Cycad and Spar at Platinum Park, the variety of other services ranging from banking, pharmaceutical and postal to favourite fast food outlets, hardware, book- and speciality shops available rarely necessitates time consuming trips to malls. Both centres exceeded all expectations and continue to improve on service delivery and creating a better, bigger and more convenient shopping environment with convenient and ample parking facilities. Platinum Park and Cycad Centre are com-
Capricorn Quilting - ‘n winkel so na ‘n vrou se hart met groot verskeidenheid MARIËTTE SNYDER >> mariette.observer@gmail.com ‘n Reuse verskeidenheid wol, kwiltmateriaal, hand- en masjienborduur-benodigdhede, liniale, patrone, stensils, borduurlap, tapisseries en selfs tolletjiebrei-items is by Capricorn Quilting in Platinumpark beskikbaar. Benewens die eienaar, me Ann Nel is mee Amanda Meester, Doris Botha, Maritza du Plessis en mnr Nico Nel ‘n gedugte span wat leiding in verskeie afdelings van die winkel neem. Op die koop toe bied Capricorn Quilting opwindende kwiltklasse en werkwinkels vir oud en jonk aan. ‘n Volledige jaarprogram is by hulle beskikbaar. Kinders geniet veral die handwerkklasse wat van tyd tot tyd aangebied word. Vir diegene wat ‘n middag saam met vriendinne wil brei of hekel is Capricorn Quilting die plek om te wees.
Nuut op hul rakke is Brother-, Pfaff- en Singer-naaimasjiene. Hulle diens en herstel ook naaldwerkmasjiene. Vir die beste raad kan Nel by 015 297 2146 geskakel word.
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By Capricorn Quilting kan jy seker wees van die beste diens en ‘n wye verskeidenheid voorraad vir handwerkgeesdriftiges.
plemented by a popular fuel station in close proximity as well as the Platinum Office Park professional services by chartered accountants, financial planners and advisors, estate agents, brokers, attorneys as well as the Auditor General are easily accessible. Platinum Park Hosting Spar as anchor tenant as well as a favourite family restaurant and well known pharmacy, Platinum Park offers the ultimate shopping experience. First National Bank is conveniently situated to cater for all financial services as well as offering several Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) for hassle-free cash withdrawals. Daan Schoeman Financial Planning Solutions can easily be visited where professional consultants are ready to assist clients with investment and retirement planning, wealth management and asset management. Daan Schoeman Financial Planning Solutions offers the clever options on planning and investing for your future wealth. Walking across the parking area one would find Sweet 60’s Ice Cream and Coffee Bar. This shop with a 60’s theme is loaded with modern flavours and tastes. It is the perfect place to go for a unique variety of ice-cream, from soft serve and scoops to ice-cream cakes and flurries, floats, frozen yoghurt, milk shakes, pancakes, waffles and hot drinks all on one mouth-watering menu. They sell 15 different flavours of frozen yoghurt and have 19 different “Hippy hippy” milkshake flavours to choose from. The theme was decided on because in the 60’s soft serve gained popularity. Another favourite shop to visit at Platinum Park is Capricorn Quilting who not only offers a variety of quilting materials but also workshops on knitting and crocheting for all ages. For shoppers who prefer nature’s own, Oasis Water brings spring water to shoppers’ glasses in still, sparkling and flavoured drinks as well as delicious bottled juices.
Cycad Centre Since opening its doors in March 2005 Cycad Centre is classified by its developers, The Moolman Group as a convenience centre where shoppers can enjoy 5 000 m² of shopping. Soon after opening it became evident that the centre exceeded all expectations with tenants, especially Pick n Pay, hitting record sales month after month. As the centre grew, more and more customers visited the centre and more parking space was needed. Cycad Centre offers approximately 300 parking spaces after creating additional parking in Genl Maritz Street and on the deck of the new extension. Favourite takeaway franchises are available where shoppers can buy dinner while Pick n Pay offers delicious home cooked meals. A favourite family restaurant is also available where mouth-watering breakfasts are served every day. One of the preferred fast food outlets at Cycad Centre is definitely Scooters Pizza, a franchise whose mission is to create a superior quality and tasting pizza, to provide a delivery service and promise that is the benchmark in the sector and to create a memorable customer experience underpinned by value. Their menu consists of traditional and speciality pizzas available on a thin, thick and cheese burst base. Shoppers are also invited to create their own pizzas with their choice of toppings. Garlic is a free topping while other toppings such as a variety of meat, cheese, vegetables, avocado tomatoes and sauces are charged at a minimum rate. Jason Stander Optometrist offers an ultramodern practice which specialises in hard contact lenses (PMMA) for keratoconus patients and other specialised corneal defects. Stander strives to provide the best advice to patients and appointments take as long as needed to determine the problem.
Daan Schoeman Financial Planning Solutions offers excellent services related to financial planning, investments and retirement plans.
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Jason Stander Optometrists offers superb service MARIËTTE SNYDER >> mariette.observer@gmail.com
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Mr Jason Stander’s patients see him as one of the best in his field.
ason Stander Optometrists is not only conveniently situated in one of the busiest shopping hubs in the city, his patients see him as one of the best local optometrists, who goes out of his way to make sure his patients are satisfied after every visit. His ultramodern practice also specialises in hard contact lenses (PMMA) for keratoconus patients and other specialised corneal defects. “I focus on family eye care no matter what the cost may be,” Stander stressed. At Jason Stander Optometrists you can be sure to get the best service as he does not believe in attaching time to appointments. “Your appointment with me takes as long as it needs to determine the problem and find the solution
Visit Sweet 60’s Ice Cream and Coffee Bar at Platinum Park for delicious ice cream, frozen yogurt and milkshakes.
for your eyes,” Stander assured. He offers two promotions for the months of October and November that patients can choose from when visiting the practice. The first is a free pair of prescription sunglasses with every pair of prescription spectacles and eye test. The second offer is free “light” reader glasses with every pair of multi focal / progressive lenses and eye test. They also offer Eco packages for welfare patients and pensioners. Visit Jason Stander Optometrists for all your family eye care needs at Shop 7, next to Pick n Pay in Cycad Centre. Contact the practice on 015 297 7668 or send an e-mail to jsoptom@mweb.co.za for more information or to make an appointment. They are open from Monday to Friday from 08:00 until 17:30 and on Saturdays from 08:00 until 13:00.
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Portraying life at a traditional kraal before the advent of the 1913 Natives’ Land Act are actors, Mashudu Ramashotha and Ruth Tladi.
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Laat Oasis Water jou dag verfris MARIËTTE SNYDER >> mariette.observer@gmail.com Met Oasis Water in Platinumpark kan inkopiegangers verseker wees dat hulle daagliks bekostigbare, skoon en suurstofryke drinkwater het. Met die somertemperatuur wat die kwik hoog laat styg is dit van kardinale belang om genoeg water in te neem. Mr Cobus van der Lith, algemene bestuurder van Oasis Water sê hul water is nie die gemiddelde drinkwater nie. “Deur Oasis Water gereeld en volhoubaar te drink, kan jy seker wees van ‘n gesonder liggaam wat ‘n positiewe verskil aan algemene kwale wat asma, artritis, hoë bloeddruk en migraine insluit, maak.” Hy voeg by dat dit hul doel is om ‘n integrale deel van die gemeenskap te wees deur vertroue en wedersydse respek te kweek. By Oasis Water streef hulle daarna om gesonde, higiëniese en veilige water te voorsien wat in huise en kantore gebruik kan word. Hulle verskaf ook ‘n wye verskeidenheid vrugtesappe. Skakel hulle by 015 297 1088 of 015 297 1748.
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Scenes similar to those that happened as a result of the 1913 Natives’ Land Act are dramatically depicted at the exhibition.
Exhibition portrays journey of injustice Xam who hails from the Central Kalahari plays the part of the Quii (First People) or Khoisan who first inhabited parts of South Africa.
Visitors to the Reversing the Legacy of the 1913 Natives’ Land Act Exhibition can expect to be arrested by actors, Gaza Mathonsi and Michael Swann, who play the role of policemen that arrest those not in possession of a reference book (Dompas). WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com A walk down the dark past of life under the oppressive apartheid laws that ruled the lives of the majority of South Africans was dramatically depicted at the superbly produced exhibition that was held by the Department of Rural Development & Land Reform at the Polokwane International Airport for the past ten days. It is more than 100 years since the crippling legislation of the 1913 Natives’ Land Act was passed on 19 June, and still today close to 12 million South Africans lives in poverty largely in the areas demarcated for them by the Act. A difference is being made by numerous government-sponsored programmes, by compassionate individuals and groups. But the wounds are so deep that 18 years of democracy have been unable to fully heal them. For those that took the time to visit the Reversing the Legacy of the 1913 Natives’ Land Act Exhibition that will be moving to other provinces over the next few months, the authentically produced walk through South Africa’s dark past certainly provided those that had not experienced that period in history a real-life look into the past. The show was for free and upon entering the exhibition hall, visitors were issued with a replica of the old reference book (pass book) that was only issued
to the so-called Native people in the country. Upon walking through the exhibition, a portrayal of the earlier life of the inhabitants of South Africa was graphically illustrated by real life actors. Visitors were accosted by actors playing the role of policemen, soldiers, magistrates and the people who resided in the various areas that were severely affected by the 1913 Natives’ Land Act. Interesting information panels on the history of the Land Act and other signs that ruled the lives of the people during those days were on display throughout the exhibition. The end of the exhibition portrays the legislation and steps that are necessary for the Department of Rural Development & Land Reform to reverse the legacy of the 1913 Land Act. The Reversing the Legacy of the 1913 Natives’ Land Act Exhibition is the biggest mobile exhibition of its kind ever seen in South Africa. It offers the general public an interactive view of the last 100 years of South African history since the 1913 Natives’ Land Act was passed. In addition to the 24 shipping containers of artefacts, expo material and props that make up the exhibition, the public are informed and educated by a team of professional actors and performers who bring the past alive – with anecdotes of forced removals, injustice and despair – while also highlighting the progress made in recent years and providing hope for the future of our land. According to the Director-General for the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform, Mr Mduduzi Shabane, the exhibition is aimed at creating awareness, especially among the youth about the journey travelled thus far and the progress made by the government towards reversing the negative legacy of the 1913 Natives’ Land Act and racially related laws. After the visit to Limpopo, the exhibition will be moving to Mpumalanga in October.
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An actor plays the role of a magistrate responsible for sentencing those for transgressing the pass laws during the Apartheid area.
A portrayal of a family awaiting forcible removal from their home.
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Polokwane Observer journalist, RC Myburgh test driving a mini moto on Sunday. With him is owner of QB Racing, Quentin Baker.
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Priceless fun on the back of a mini moto Photo: RC Myburgh
Mini moto enthusiasts, James Eksteen and QB Racing owner, Quentin Baker give each other a hard time on the racing track.
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t is generally accepted that bigger is better, but when it comes to pocket bikes or mini motos the smallest is by far the best. With a height of nearly 45cm, length of less than one meter and a weight of just over 20 kg, Polokwane Observer took to the local racing track on a mini moto equipped with a 50 cc two stroke engine. Being used to a standard man size motorcycle with a 125 cc engine or bigger, riding a mini moto that neatly fits between your ankles and lower legs was an unforgettable experience. With the helmet on one cannot even see the mini moto between your legs. The unthinkable of a mini moto carrying a 92 kg man became reality on Sunday and to the surprise the mini moto reached a speed of almost 60 km/h. What started off as a wobbly pull away until your feet are manoeuvred into the right position on the miniature footrests, soon became so much fun around the racing track that one could not resist avoiding the pits and just continue pulling the throttle in an effort to improve on the previous lap. There is nothing fancy to mini motos. A framework, engine with pull chain, fuel tank, two tyres and a stop button to switch off the engine, but the fun one can have is endless. QB Racing owner, Quintin Baker allowed Polokwane Observer a closer look at what mini motos are all about. “Polokwane does not have a mini moto club and my dream is to establish a club where young and old can benefit from the fun mini motos have to offer,” Baker said. As a former dirt racer he bought a few mini motos after selling his dirt bike. This decision was made after he got seriously injured in an accident during a race and because of expenses to maintain the dirt bike that just got bigger. “One can have just as much fun on a mini moto than on a big bike. This is actually more joyous because the mini motos are cute, fun to ride and so much cheaper to maintain,” Baker said. Running his own shop from his house in Polokwane is only the beginning of what he plans for mini motos in the city. “I do not want to make money from mini motos or establishing the club. I have a passion for these bikes and want to share it with more people. They should try it once and I promise they will be hooked. By getting more people involved to establish a club we can put Limpopo on the map as several races are held annually across the country,” he said. About the cost Baker cited that a new bike costs up to R2 500. “My advice for beginners is to buy a standard cheap bike and remove the covers during practices. This will prevent unnecessary expenses if a rider falls,” he said. The first mini motos were made by enthusiasts from spare parts found in their garages. They were first popularly used as “pit bikes”, for drag racers to travel around in the pits during races in the late 1950s. They were very useful for this purpose, as they could manoeuvre very well in the tight pit roads, fit in about the same space as a small bicycle in a trailer or pickup, and they were faster than most previous forms of transportation. As racers brought them home and used them around their neighbourhoods, many children liked the idea of having a mini moto and a new era of bikes was born. For more information on mini motos or to get involved in establishing Polokwane’s own mini moto club, contact Baker on 076 498 2069.
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Mans, vrouens laat lyne sing by visvangkompetisie RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com
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n perfekte somerweer het tientalle hengelaars Saterdagoggend douvoordag op die oewers van die Alpha Sanddam net buite die stad bymekaar gekom om kragte te meet in Tafelronde 22 se Castle Light Round Table 22 Catch 22-visvangkompetisie. Hengelaars, gewapen met een of meer visstokke, aas, iets vir die droë kele en honger mae en sonskerm het rondom die dam stelling ingeneem in afwagting op die ‘grote wat nie mag weg-
Tafelronde 22-lede wat jaarliks die Castle Light Round Table 22 Catch 22-visvangkompetisie aanbied, is Pieter Meiring, Johan de Jager, Frank Hislop, Xander Deyzel, Werner Marais en Dawid van der Walt.
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kom nie.’ Dié gesogte jaarlikse kompetisie het oudergewoonte heelwat hengelaars gelok. “Honderd en vier mense het meegeding om die grootste swartbaars aan die hoek te kry. Die geld wat ingesamel is, sal aan verskeie welsynsorganisasies geskenk word,” sê Tafelronde 22-lid, Frank Hislop. Die Suid-Afrikaanse Brouery (SAB) was die hoofborg met Alpha Sand wat jaarliks die dam vir die kompetisie beskikbaar stel. Die wenners met die grootste swartbaars is Louwrens Maree (0,890 kg), Jaco Pelser (0,770 kg) en Sam Jacobs (0,740 kg).
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Boys and their toys. Mr Dawie Rossouw at his Chevrolet Aveo with a double sub and amplifier sound system. He entered for the sound competition hosted as part of the Loxion Motor Show at Savannah Mall.
The Citroën C4 Aircross is the latest release from the French manufacturer and Citroën Polokwane Sales Executive, Mr Riaan Wagner is eager to show shoppers the interior of this stylishly designed vehicle.
Mr Eugene Thompson tunes his radio after competing in die sound competition hosted on Savannah Mall’s roof during the weekend’s Loxion Motor Show.
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BB Auto Suzuki Sales Executive, Mr Tiaan van der Merwe with the Suzuki Grand Vitara on show at the Loxion Motor Show at Savannah Mall.
he fourth Loxion Motor Show hosted by Savannah Mall over the weekend was once again a huge success characterised excited car lovers feasting their eyes on the large variety of latest models on exhibit. Suzuki, Volkswagen, Toyota, Citroën and Hyundai were among the local dealerships that showcased their masterpieces. BB Auto Suzuki had a major exhibition in the banking mall with the whole range of vehicles available. From the smaller, fuel efficient Alto to the top of the range Grand Vitara
>> Loxion Motor Show gives back to male shoppers could be seen. This year the Loxion Motor Show also hosted a sound competition on Savannah Mall’s roof on Saturday. Young and old who had confidence in their vehicles’ sound systems had them tested by the professional team of a local vehicle sound and security system company. Savannah Mall Marketing Manager, Ms Karen Botha said the mall aims to get male shoppers more involved hosting events such as the Loxion Motor Show. “We always host events for children and women and with the motor show we give back to our loyal male shoppers too,” she said.
Weimaraner by DBV beskikbaar Dié goed versorgde, energieke weimaraner is tans by die plaaslike Dierebeskermingsvereniging (DBV) vir aanneming beskikbaar. Volgens die DBV-bestuurder, mnr Anton du Bruyn is die hond spelerig en sal ‘n goeie troeteldier wees, weeg ongeveer 35 kg en staan sowat 65 cm hoog. Vir meer besonderhede of om die vereniging te besoek vir moontlike aanneming kan hulle by 015 291 1088 geskakel word.
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Aïda Polokwaneprinsipaal, mnr Anton Hanekom.
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Agency: Living Large Properties What advice do you have for first time buyers? >> Make sure the process of buying a property is explained thoroughly To what do you ascribe your success as property agent? >> I am professional, sympathetic and understanding How is the market likely to change over the next five years? >> I think we just bottomed-up and therefore we are on a rise.
Aïda se Anton Hanekom ken die wenresep RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com
“Maak nie saak hoe hard die ekonomie druk nie, eiendomme bly steeds die gekose belegging ten spyte daarvan dat kopers armer is as voor die resessie.” Dit is die mening van Aïda-prinsipaal, mnr Anton Hanekom oor Polokwane se eiendomsmark wat ook sê: “Kopers is tans onseker oor presies wat hulle wil hê. Ons ondervind dat mense navraag oor verskillende huise in verskillende prysklasse doen. Dit is duidelik dat hulle nie die moeite gedoen het om hulself te laat kwalifiseer by die bank nie.” Hanekom sê dit is belangrik dat kopers ‘n bevoegde agent nader om te help met die kwalifiserende proses om die verleentheid van ‘n afgekeurde lening gespaar te word. Dit is ook makliker vir ‘n agent om die regte huis te kry indien die koper weet waarvoor hy kwalifiseer en waarna hy soek. “In Polokwane is kopers baie selektief en wil die beste waarde vir geld hê terwyl verkopers hul huise onnodig bo die markprys probeer verkoop. Eienaars wat hul huise oorprys help onbewustelik om ‘n ander eiendom in dieselfde omgewing wat billik geprys is, te verkoop.” Hanekom sê banke se beursies is steeds plat en kopers moet ‘n goeie kredietrekord hê om vir ‘n verband te kwalifiseer. Lenings van 100% bestaan slegs in afsonderlike gevalle en ‘n 10% tot 20% deposito word vereis. Voor die resessie het die eiendomswaarde in Polokwane ‘n jaarlikse groei van 35% getoon. “Dit sal waarskynlik nooit herhaal word nie, maar die kurwe beweeg steeds stadig opwaarts. Kopers is onder groter finansiële druk as voorheen terwyl skuld ‘n groot bydraende faktor tot die druk is.” Hy meen eiendom sal in die toekoms teen ‘n stadiger maar stabiele pas bly groei wat eiendom steeds ‘n aantreklike en veilige belegging maak. Oor kopers uit ander provinsies wat in Limpopo in eiendom wil belê meen hy: “Daar is nie werklik ‘n beduidende toevloei van buitestanders wat in Polokwane koop nie. Die normale verplasings vind steeds plaas en natuurlik is daar kopers wat in hierdie gebied grootgeword het waarvan die familie steeds hier woon. Hulle koop gewoonlik ‘n huis vir die familie om in te bly. Daar is steeds ontwikkelaars van elders wat navraag doen oor grond vir ontwikkelingsdoeleindes, maar nie veel transaksies vind plaas nie as gevolg van die hoë koste van grond, die banke se onvermoë om hierdie transaksies te finansier en die moratorium wat deur die Polokwane Munisipaliteit op die verdere verdigting van eiendomme geplaas is.” Hy sê daar is tekens dat dienslewering of die gebrek daaraan nog nie veel impak op die mark gehad het nie. “Watervoorsiening, riool, instandhouding aan infrastruktuur en paaie is van die grootste probleme wat ons in die gesig staar. Die moratorium op verdigting is juis deur die plaaslike munisipaliteit ingestel om hulle tyd te gun om die probleme aan te spreek. Die rede daarvoor is die feit dat grootmaatdienste tans onder geweldige druk is,” sê hy. Die Bosveld is steeds ‘n groot trekpleister vir beleggers. Volgens Hanekom is plase en kleinhoewes gewild. Plaaspryse groei steeds, veral weidingsplase en plase wat geskik is vir gewasverbouing is in aanvraag. “Wildplase het ‘n effense markaandeel verloor, maar kleiner wildsplase is steeds populêr as gevolg van bekostigbaarheid en omdat hulle al hoe meer benut word om skaars wild te vestig. Die hangende swaard van grondeise en veiligheid is negatiewe faktore wat nie buite rekening gelaat kan word nie. Inkomste-genereerde plase lok veral kontantkopers.” Ten spyte van die ekonomiese druk word op Aïda se huishoudelike naam voortgebou. “Nederigheid, eerlike besigheid, goeie menseverhoudings en om die kliënt se behoeftes as prioriteit te sien, is ons wenresep. Ons bly aan die toppunt van sake deur dankbaarheid en fokus. Integriteit is ononderhandelbaar by Aïda.”
October 3, 2013
Polokwane Observer
AIDA POLOKWANE
ANTON 082 443 6039
Tel: 015 295 3134
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15A Schoeman Street, Polokwane, 0699, P.O. Box 1961, Polokwane, 0700 Tel: 015 295 3134 Fax: 015 295 3161 E-mail: polokwane@aidasa.co.za Website: www.aida.co.za
ROSEMARY 082 804 9725
EACH FRANCHISE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED
RETHABILE GARDENS
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BUY A STAND AND BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME TODAY PACKAGES CAN BE STRUCTURED TO MEET YOUR NEEDS PACKAGES FROM R364 000
MANY OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM.
PHONE NOW TO SECURE YOUR STAND
Everything we touch turns to SOLD!
POLOKWANE • R1 600 000
FARM LIFESTYLE! This is a neat low maintenance 2ha plot. Very spacious with a super entertainment area with built in braai. Secured with electric fence, 2x dams. Phone your friendly by nature agent!
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BRENDA • 082 696 9227
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STER PARK • R1 195 000 A CORRECT ADDRESS STAND IN STER PARK. Partially completed dwelling in popular area waiting to be completed. Opportunity to choose your own finishes. Owner will provide approved plans and NHBRC enrolment certificate. Close to most amenities. Stand partially walled. Call now to acquire this home with potential.
JAcoB • 082 466 8366
Excellent first time home. Home very neat. Near Savanna Mall and High Schools. Large stand for you to extend. Large clean yard and well maintained garden. Call and make an offer.
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JAMEs • 072 236 7310
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sIAs • 082 372 7265
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Ideal for all individuals from all walks of life. Close to all amenities such as Savanna Mall and schools. Some walls already in place, 1 004m² in extent .Be the proud owner. Call me now!
JAcoB • 082 466 8366
4 Bedrooms @ R8 000pm 3 Bedrooms @ R3 500pm 4 Bedrooms @ R10 000pm 4 Bedrooms @ R8 400pm 3 Bedrooms @ R5 570pm 2 Bedrooms @ R4 120pm 3 Bedrooms @ R7 000pm 3 Bedrooms @ R4 500pm 3 Bedrooms @ R3 000pm 3 Bedrooms @ R3350pm Medical Consulting Rooms
ELMARIE - 082 977 7020
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Ideal for newly wed couple. Reasonable size house. Close to all amenities such as shops, medical centre, schools and a garage. Walls right around, big yard, lockable gate. A perfect choice.
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GREthA • 082 802 1874
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TOWNHOUSES TO LET Acasia Estate 3 Bedrooms @ R9500pm Thornhill 2 Bedrooms @ R5000 pm Oost Street 3 Bedrooms @ R6685pm Adendorf Flat 2 Bedrooms @ R5000pm Penina Park 3 Bedrooms @ R4200pm Dorp 3 Bedrooms @ R5500pm Koraal 2 Bedrooms @ R5 570pm
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INA • 079 597 8636
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LEBOWAKGOMO • R620 000
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LouwRENs • 082 958 6632
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A HOME OF DISTINCTION AND MUCH MORE!
A home of distinction and much more. Situated in a most sough after section of Lebowakgomo. You seriously don’t have to miss this one. Think about it and go grab it. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, super kitchen, double garage. This house is incomparable. Paved drive way. Call now!
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shEpstoNE • 072 458 4524
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IVY PARK • R868 400
CENTRAL • R2 500 000
Young and old couples. Close to all amenities. Safety includes alarm and security. Don’t miss this one! Neat as a pin. Make an offer!
Entrepreneur’s dream! 240 m² lettable office space situated in the central part of town, within the government precinct. Well built with excellent finishes, well secured and modern! Call now for viewing arrangments. It’s worth every cent!
BE YOUR OWN LANDLORD!
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY!
sIMoN • 082 476 8916
VIctoR • 073 066 6805
URGENT: We need houses, flats & plots to rent for good, long term tenants!
OFFICES TO LET
sIMoN • 082 476 8916
HOUSES TO LET
Bodorp Rethabile Flora park Welgelegen Penina Park Flora Park Fauna Park Ivy Park Emdo Park African Jewel Burger Street
NICE BEAUTIFUL HOUSE!
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SNAP THIS UP! This spacious property is very well positioned. Special consent for office use in terms of clause 20 held. This is good for someone who is looking for office space with prime visibilty. Hurry! This property is going this week. Don’t miss this one!
AFRICAN JEWEL • R520 000
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POLOKWANE • R990 000 BEAUTIFUL FAMILY HOME! Consists of 3 living areas and 2 en suite bathrooms. Close to schools and easy access to main roads. Wooden garage doors. Call now to view!
POLOKWANE • R1 400 000
A LOVELY JUMBO VACANT STAND!
POLOKWANE • R2 470 000
A STUNNING DEPARTURE FROM THE ORDINARY - MAKE NATURE YOURS! Price drastically reduced. This 8.5ha plot is a good address with easy access to freeway and near POLOKWANE. Fenced with electric gate. Ample accommodation with 2 houses. Total of 8 bedrooms all en suite. Large entertainment area - boma, lapa, koi-dam, duck pond etc. Don’t miss this one. Well priced - Call us now!
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SERALA VIEW • R453 000
FLORA PARK • R870 000
NEED A QUIET AREA WHERE KIDS CAN STILL BE SAFE!
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BENDOR • R1 629 000
A FANTASTIC GORGEOUS TOWNHOUSE! Spacious kitchen with granite tops. Sparkling swimming pool. Big beautiful garden and spacious lapa. Study with laminated wooden floor! Security estate, excellent finishes. Don’t delay. Call now!
MAHLATSE HENNIE HANTI BRENDA JAMES LOUWRENS PETER GRETHA 079 802 9927 083 245 1018 084 549 5928 082 696 9227 072 236 7310 082 958 6632 073 219 4538 082 802 1874
SHEPSTONE SIAS VICTOR ELMARIE JACOB SIMON INA 072 458 4524 082 372 7265 073 066 6805 082 977 7020 082 466 8366 079 597 8636 082 476 8916
KOWIE 082 854 0452
EVERYTHING WE TOUCH TURNS TO SOLD
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HOUSE OF THE WEEK NEW DEVELOPMENT NOW SELLING!
STER PARK SELLING PRICE R1350 000 R1450 000
BRILLIANT LOCATION AND GREAT VIEWS Brand new double-storey exclusive development has only 7 units occupation date is approximately 6 months from now ! Don’t delay, buy OFF-PLAN today! These lovely new modern and spacious townhouses have all the modern perks one expects. 3 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms and double garage - total of 168m². Modern open-plan living with separate scullery downstairs with bedrooms and bathrooms being upstairs, The main bedroom has a sliding door which opens onto spectular views. CALL OUR OFFICE ON 015 2971140 TO SPEAK TO ANY OF OUR PROPERTY CONSULTANTS TO TELL YOU MORE!
Foto’s: Alma Whitehead
Ané Matthews geniet Daantjie Kat se geselskap tydens haar kuier by Die Plaaswerf se vakansieskool verlede week.
1x WAREHOUSE/ STORAGE TO LET 1x 1000m² for R25.00/m² Tweefontein Smallholdings 3km from SAB Long-term
Johann Swart 082 829 5084 1. MEENTHUIS TE KOOP IN MOKOPANE Sentraal geleë in veiligheidskompleks, 3 slaapkamers, 2½ badkamers, sit/eetkamer, kombuis, enkel motorhuis met afstandbeheerde oproldeur, Wendyhuis in agterplaas vir ekstra stoorplek. R785 000. Skakel 015 491 6568 of 082 920 0789 2. NUUTGEBOUDE LUUKSE HUIS TE KOOP BY DIE OOG AFTREELANDGOED 3 slaapkamers, 2 badkamers, dubbel motorhuis, sit/eetkamer, kombuis, toegeboude stoep met ingeboude braai. Uitstekend geleë in ‘n veilige omgewing. Rolstoelvriendelik. R1 625 000. Skakel 015 491 6568 of 082 920 0789
ANNE-MARIE 083 271 7252 Fax no: 086 652 0460 Email address: ahatting@lantic.net Website: www.annemariehattinghrealestate.co.za
SILVERKRUIN
R2 750 000
BEAUTIFUL AND VERY NEAT family home with LOTS of space!! Lounge, open-plan TV room and dining room, patio with braai, study, 4 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. 2 Garages & 2 carports, servant’s quarters, swimming pool, borehole and LOVELY spacious garden!
Te kies en keur by jolige Limpopo Lentekarnaval RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com
072 544 8836
Limpopo Lentekarnaval het Saterdag hope genot en plesier aan besoekers by die Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé se sportveld besorg. Ten spyte van die skoolvakansie het talle mense die dag ondersteun. Tuisgebak, ingelegde produkte, kreatiewe skeppings en selfs herwinbare produkte was te koop. Motorliefhebbers kon voertuie van ouds besigtig of selfs by plaaslike motorhandelaar-uitstallings gaan aanklop om die nuutste modelle op die mark te besigtig. Besighede en individue het entoesiasties aan die bondelsport deelgeneem. Om met ‘n massiewe paal om die baan te hardloop, mekaar in kruiwaens rond te stoot en trekkerbuitebande om te dop, verg duidelik baie mannekrag en spanwerk. Die span van Diemont, Zimmerman en Bolink Geoktrooieerde Rekenmeesters het die eerste plek verower. Vir die jongspan is sakresies aangebied met springkastele en glybane waarop hulle kon baljaar. Vroegoggend is bergfietswedrenne, perderitte en ‘n 5 km-pretloop aangebied waarna die sterkmanne van Chaos Hardcore Barbell besoekers tydens die sterkmanvertoning beïndruk het.
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STER PARK: R2 500 000: Old world charm. A 4 bedr, 2 bathr house plus 1 bedr flat attached to the house. The old pool was converted into a sunken lapa area with a built-in braai and a jacuzzi. Added benefit is the walk-in cold storage room, 2 garages plus a caravan parking. Borehole and CCTV. STER PARK: R1 940 000: Greet the new day with sunrays splashing your face from your main bedroom while you overlook your cycad filled garden. This property offers you 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, study, family, dining, lounge, 2 garages, patio, pool and security. Location is king. BodoRP: R1 080 000: To downsize your house doesn’t mean you have to downgrade your lifestyle. You can still live in luxury in this 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom townhouse with a lock-up lapa which has a built-in braai, 1 garage, 1 carport, storage, jacuzzi, private garden and is very secure. There is also a 3 bedroom unit for sale at R1 400 000 in the same complex.
Oktober 3, 2013
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Mirna Lourens Eiendomme / Properties
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Box 961 Fauna Park 0787
Principal (Sole Proprietor) Mirna Lourens Fidelity Fund Certificate: 2013203363
Bodorp - R1,2 Mil Very neat 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Lounge, Dining, Kitchen and Garage. Don’t miss out on this house! Bodorp - R1,9 Mil 3 Houses on one stand. Income R13 800 p.m. Eduan Park - R1 360 Mil A spacious 3 Bedrooms House with 2 Bathrooms, Lounge, Dining, TV, Kitchen, 2 Garages, Carports. With a 1 Bedroom Flat, Lounge, Bathroom and Kitchen. Penina Park - R510 000 Bargain of the year! 2 Bedroom Flat, 1 Full Bathroom, Lounge, Dining and Carport. Spacious.
Do you want to sell your townhouse or house? Contact me! Hettie 082 452 1603
e Michell082 303 9111 FOTO’S: RC MYBURGH
Organiseerders van die Limpopo Lentekarnaval, mnr Jurie Myburgh en ds Flip Snyders by een van die 1959 Volkswagen Kewers wat deel van die veteraanmotoruitstalling was.
Om ‘n naweek vir twee ter waarde van R5 800 te wen is nie te versmaai nie en as jy dit wen terwyl jy die plaaslike Dierebeskermingsvereniging (DBV) se jaarlikse gholfdag ondersteun, beteken dit veel meer. Mnr LAS du Plessis is dié gelukkige een wat ‘n naweek by die Boardwalk Casino in Port Elizabeth kan spandeer. Tydens die oorhandiging is mnre Johann Loubser, DBV komitee-voorsitter, Niko Koster, Anton du Bruyn, DBV-bestuurder en Andries du Plessis, Las se broer.
Elmadal - 5 ha
EksklusiEwE klEinhoEwE tE koop.
3 Slaapkamerhuis en dubbelmotorhuis. 2 Badkamers waarvan 1 en suite is, TV-kamer en onthaalarea. Boorgat asook waterskema-water. Buitegeboue o.a. 2 x geboude hoenderhokke. Rede vir verkoop: Medies. Prys R950 000. kontak hannes van staden 083 866 8278 of Andre 082 373 2751 vir enige navrae
TO LET * 1 bedroom unit for R3 700pm Available immediately Contact Shelley 079 696 1563 office hours
10 Ways to Feel at Home in Your New Neighbourhood When you buy a new home, you’re also taking ownership of your place on a street and in a community. Kevin Mountjoy, National Sales Sanager at ooba, South Africa’s biggest bond originator, says that there are lots of practical and social things that you can do to help you move into your new neighbourhood. 1. Get to know your neighbours. Introduce yourself to the people in the houses or apartments on either side of yours, as well as opposite, if there is one. Let them know when you’ll be moving in, and give them your contact details and take theirs, if they’re happy to provide them. 2. Introduce yourself to the local residents’ association or body corporate, and sign up for any newsletters or email groups. 3. Get your utilities sorted out. Sign up with the relevant providers to have the water, electricity, gas, phone and internet put into your name. For municipal bills, you will need to go to your nearest customer service centre with a valid ID, details of next of kin, your banking details, payment for the required deposit, your offer to purchase or deeds document, your meter numbers and the latest readings, your contact details and the completed Application for the Supply of Water and Electricity form. Also find out whether your area has a recycling pick-up or identify the nearest dump that you can take your recyclable waste to. 4. Go into your bank and switch branches so that any deliveries come to the most convenient location for you. Remember to take note of your new branch code for future electronic transfers. And register your new address with anyone who sends you bills, so that you don’t lose out on vital information that should be coming your way. 5. Look at the websites for the Rotary Club, The Lions Club or the Round Table Club for branches in or near your area. By getting involved in charities like these, you can actively participate in improving the lives of people living in your community. 6. Sign up with an armed response company that has a high presence in your neighbourhood. Usually, the more people that go with a particular provider, the more cars they will allocate to the area, and the quicker their response time will be. Assess the security levels of other houses on the street, and attempt to match them. And find out from the local police station if there are any particular types of criminal activities you should be vigilant for. 7. Find out about the local healthcare providers like doctors, dentists and vets, as well as the nearest emergency room. 8. Work out your quickest routes to your work and your children’s schools – but remember to test these in rush hour so that you avoid surprise bottlenecks. Also, find out about the public transport offered in your area – there is growing, quality public transport infrastructure in South Africa, and you might find that you are pleasantly surprised by the convenience. 9. Contact your insurance company to make sure that your policy is aligned with the type of security that you have in your new home, and with the area that you are now living in. Ensure that you are covered for your move and during any planned renovations. 10. Do some research into courses and classes offered in your area. Yoga or pottery, for example, are great ways to make new friends for you and your kids. “Moving into a new house is so much simpler and less stressful if you have a sense of belonging there,” says Mountjoy. “By doing some of the things we’ve suggested here – especially if you do them before you move in – you will find that there is less admin and more joy in settling in to your new home.”
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Ask the expert about cancer MARIËTTE SNYDER >> mariette.observer@gmail.com Rumours and theories abound about food, lifestyle choices and the role genetics play in causing cancer. Chief Executive Officer of the Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa), Ms Sue Janse van Rensburg will, at the invitation of Relay for Life committee member, Ms Sonja Randall,
present an informative talk regarding the topic. She will answer questions as well as provide a list of products safe for use by the whole family and a list of products to be avoided. The event is set to take place on 25 October at 10:00 at Bolivia Lodge and tickets cost R100 per person or R1 000 for a table of ten. Tickets will be available at Cansa’s offices in College Street or at Bolivia Lodge from 8 October.
Solidariteit Helpende Hand fokus op die toekoms van die jeug MARIËTTE SNYDER >> mariette.observer@gmail.com Solidariteit Helpende Hand se beroepsleiding projekorganiseerder, me Karin Venter het onlangs die stad besoek om sowat 750 leerders en leerkragte oor projekte van Helpende Hand wat jongmense kan help om goeie, ingeligte besluite oor hulle toekoms te neem, in te lig.
“My boodskap aan hulle was om so spoedig moontlik ‘n werk te kry. As jy eers in ‘n pos is, is dit maklik om verder te studeer in die rigting waarin jy jouself in die toekoms sien,” sê Venter. “Die doel van my besoek was grotendeels om vir die kinders hoop te skep vir die toekoms en dat ons leerders en leerkragte wil verseker dat ons die opvoedingspad saam met hulle wil stap.”
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CONTACT SAN - 072 159 5126
PROPERTY FOR SALE 1) WELGELEGEN: R1 750 000 Stunning family home for the most discerning buyer! 3 Living areas, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, scullery, double garage, pool, braai, borehole, 1 Wendy house. Landscaped garden. A must view property! 2) STER PARK: R1 950 000.00 Everything you wished for! 3 Living areas with built-in bar and braai, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double garage, pool, lapa, storeroom and laundry which can be converted into a flat. Electric fencing and lots more. 3) BENDOR TOWNHOUSE: R700 000.00 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Open-plan living area. Wendy house. Secure area. Close to shopping complex. 4) PLOT ON PRETORIA ROAD:R2,900 000 1x4 bedroom house 2x3 bedroom houses 2x2 bedroom houses 2 Rondavel with communal kitchen and bathroom. 10 Hectares. Beautiful bushveld area.
KONTAK STEPHEN - 082 558 3525 FARMS / PLOTS FOR SALE HOUSES 1) 2213m² CENTRAL TOWN: Zoned Res 3/14 units - R 3 500 000.00 (NEG) 2) CENTRAL MED NODE: Zoned Res 3/11 units (1665m²) 3) SILVERKRUIN: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge/dining, kitchen, scullery, study, 2 x garage, 2 carports, lapa and borehole. PLOTS 1) ROODEPOORT: 26 ha. 2) House at ARABIE (Boat optional) PLOT TO LET: (Vacant) 1) LEEUKUIL FARMS 1) LEGKRAAL: ± 380 ha Cattle farm. 2) STERKRIVIER: ± 850 ha Game farm Big house, game fence, river and mountain (no claims) 3) SHARE IN GAME FARM: WATERPOORT. On the Sand River. House. R500 000.00
FARMS / PLOTS FOR SALE
TO LET TOWNHOUSES/HOUSES
1) 490 ha BEESPLAAS: Naby Polokwane met netjiese 7 slaapkamer huis, 2 plaashuise en 4 woonstelle. Netjiese plaas met uitstekende geriewe. Goeie geleentheid. Prys: R6 300 000.00 2) 92ha IRRIGATION FARM: Close to Polokwane, enough water for ±10ha Price: R3 200 000.00 3) STER PARK: Situated in quiet area. 3 Living areas, study, beautiful kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double garage, pool, braai, excellent entertainment area, landscaped garden. A stunning property! Price: R1 900 000.00 4) 2 ha PLOT: TWEEFONTEIN: – Modern 3 Bedroom open-plan house, 2 bathrooms, strong borehole, electric fence, steel shed. Price: R1 600 000.00
1) Beautiful Townhouse: Welgelegen: R7,800.00 - 1 Oct 2013 - 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, single garage, open-plan living area 2) Rooms with bathroom: 53 Compensatie St: R2,615.00 - Immediately 3) Ladanna Townhouses: Modern and newly built. Duplex 3 bedroom: R5,800.00 - 1 Oct 2013 4) Leeuwkuil plot: 4 Bedroom house. ± 12 km from city. Immediately. TO LET INDUSTRIAL / TE HUUR INDUSTRIEëL
KONTAK MATIE - 083 271 5259
CONTACT SAN 072 159 5126
CONTACT STEPHEN TEl: 015 287 3300
Industrial: 1) Laboria: 4,700m² yard with 2,400m² warehouse. 2) Prime industrial warehouse, 1200m² plus 200m² office on Dendron Road. 3) Industria: Next to NTK - 800m², 420m², 270m² Office Space: 1) 430m² CBD with parking - Prime 2) Hans van Rensburg Street - 100m² 3) Hampton Court – 240m²
WE REQUIRE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY TO SELL AND ARE ALSO PROFESSIONAL AND DECEASED ESTATE VALUERS. Call Francois at 082 4466 740 / Theo at 082 990 7275 FRANCOIS 082 446 6740
THEO 082 990 7275
IF YOU WANT TO BUY OR SELL A PROPERTY PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL YOUR PROFFESSIONAL ESTATE AGENT!! MABATHO.....
EAGLES CREST STAND – R380 000 BUILD YOUR DREAM HOUSE IN THIS BEAUTIFUL ESTATE, 704m², CALL NOW FOR VIEWING!!!!! MABATHO 083 747 2056 mabathomabotja@gmail.com
VERY LIMITED STANDS AVAILABLE IN MAHLAKO A PHAHLA FROM R199.950 only and selling like hot cakes!! 1) Townhouse Penina Park: R565 000: Bargain at this price. A spacious 2 bedroomed townhouse, 1 bathroom and dining room, lounge, kitchen and carport. 2) EMDO PARK : R450 000 (This week’s special deal): Spacious 2 bedroomed house with a dining room, kitchen, 1 bathroom and a garage. 3) SESHEGO zONE 8:R400 000 (price reduced and priced to sell): 2 Bedroomed house with dining room, kitchen and 1 bathroom. 4) SESHEGO zONE 2:R329 000 - A beautiful 4 roomed house. 5) MAHLASEDI PARK: R200 000 - A vacant stand 349m². ACT now to secure one of the last stands in this popular suburb! 6) WOODHILL ESTATE:R390 000 - A vacant stand of 418m² available in this popular security estate. I AM LOOKING FOR MORE PROPERTIES IN YOUR AREA TO SELL. Once I list your property, consider it sold.
SLIGHT 072 323 9386 slightmabotja@yahoo.com See these properties on our website: www.theogoosen.co.za
1) STER PARK: Beautiful 4 bedroom house in Ster Park on big stand with landscaped waterwise garden with irrigation and swimmingpool. Relax on the private deck with a view over the city or in the indoor garden or the stoep looking out onto the garden. Modern kitchen with scullery and laundry, study, dining room and 2 living areas. 2 Garages, carport, 2 Wendy houses and security. R1,95M. 2) EAGLES CREST STAND 704m for only R407 000, don’t miss out! 3) FAUNA PARK: Very neat for you to just move in! 3 Sunny bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and further luxuries! Large lapa set in the garden which is well-kept with the sprinkler system and own borehole. Single garage but also 3 carports. Alarm system, electric fence and security gate. Only R1.32 M! 4) STUNNING, MODERN 4 BED/R, 3 BATH/R HOUSE NEAR SHOPPING MALL AND SCHOOLS. ONLY R1.8M: Wooden windows and doors and cosy fireplace. New Kitchen with granite tops and laundry room. Huge lapa, pool, braai and sprinklers. 3 Garages and full security. Don’t miss out on this one! 5) DO YOU STAY ON A PLOT AND WANT TO MOVE INTO TOWN, HERE’S A TRADE IN! 3 bedrooms, 2 bathroom home with a large outside room ideal for office or entertainment. A Spacious 1 bedroom flat for granny and 1 garage and 8 carports. Strong borehole services the whole house and garden. Good security and great value at only R1.4 M. 6) POPULAR SUBURB AND AT ONLY R1.3M IT’S THE BEST VALUE FOR MONEY IN TOWN. Renovator’s dream in a quiet neighborhood! Semi double-storey home comprising 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms as well as a 1 room flat requires some TLC. 2 Garage, 3 carports, storeroom, wendy house. Strong borehole, Swimming pool and lapa with coal stove. 7) PRIVACY IN A COMPLEX AT ONLY R565 000!: 2 bedroom and 1 bathroom townhouse with private garden. Close to the CBD and easy access to main roads. 1 Carport.
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If you want to list your property, phone any agent, if you want to sell your property, phone me!! 1) Townhouse in Bendor – ONLY R800 000! 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open-plan kitchen and living area, 2 carports and nice sized garden. (Excellent first time buy !) 2) 2 x Houses in upper town – R1 250 000 (Each) 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, dining room, lounge, kitchen, 2 garages, big stands of 1677m²!! (Ideal for re- development!) HANNELIE 083 412 0009 hannelie@theogoosen.co.za EBENEzER DAM: BERG EN MEER STAND FOR SALE Exclusive resort on the banks of Ebenezer dam, 1 000m² stand available at only R323 000. (Cash only and shareblock transaction) Owner/agent. WAREHOUSES TO LET ! - New 500m² warehouse with offices in Industria. Private and secure yard area @ R25 080pm(VAT incl). - New warehouse with choice of either 275 or 550m² sizes including office space: R15 390 or R30 780 pm (Vat incl). Game farm sales: 1) VIVO District: 830 Ha game fenced with some 10 internal grazing camps and central drinking troughs. 20 Ha under pivot irrigation. Two very good residences in a secured and tree rich area on the property as well as shed buildings, workshops, cattle handling facilities etc! Game comprise Kudu, Impala, Giraffe, Gemsbuck etc etc. Ideal for the businessman farmer. Price: R10,750M Neg FRANCOIS 082 4466 740
1) FLORA PARK – HOT BUY – R780 000: Comfortable family home, very accessible to all amenities. 3 Bedrooms, 1½ bathrooms, double lock-up carport, big stand. 2) SESHEGO – R 480 000: Charming and delightful home with peaceful surroundings. 3 Bedrooms, bathroom, lounge, dining room, single garage. 3) MAHLESEDI PARK – EXT (NEW DEVELOPMENT): Building packages now available .Stands priced from R 199 500.Packages include both transfer / bond fees. 4) SERALA VIEW: At least two more stands available in this stunning area. Walk to amenities. JUST CALL ! 5) MANKWENG UNIT C: These two very last stands await lucky people like you. Come with offers. NB: Do you want to sell your house but don’t know where to start? Call your expert property consultant today to help you each step of the way !! ERNEST 072 696 6004 ernest@theogoosen.co.za
1) BENDOR – LUXURY SECURITY ESTATE LIVING!!! Luxury living in an exclusive double volume and open-plan unit with large living area and unique kitchen with granite tops and luxury fittings! 3 bedrooms, 2 luxury bathrooms (main en-suite), large entertainment area, opens onto a private yard with swimming pool! Double garage and 2 carports. Truly stunning townhouse! Lock-up-and-go living with this peace of mind investment @ R1,640M! 2) STANDS AND PLOTS AVAILABLE AROUND POLOKWANE! NELA 083 302 8917 AN AGENT THAT CARES!
Sterkloop Tackle & Petshop OBSERVER 33 dog show well supported Oktober 3, 2013
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WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com
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he Pavilion Sterkloop Conference & Function Facility was a hive of activity on Saturday when the city’s dog owners participated in a dog show in aid of the Anti-poaching Tracking and Conservation Unit in Limpopo. Members of Polokwane Animal Lovers (PAL) were the judges of the competition and Mr Gaven HoldenSmith from the anti-poaching tracking unit was also present with his English bloodhound, Arno and Belgian sheepdog, Snare. The unit consists of five dogs, two bloodhounds, two Belgian shepherds and one German shepherd who work with seven volunteers, who respond to incidents of poaching in Limpopo from the Botswana and Zimbabwean border to as far south as
spectators. The eventual winner in the Brits. The unit is led by Holden-Smith Dog of the Day category was Patat, a and is a registered non-governmental veteran Jack Russell that was totally organisation. Dog owners had many unperturbed by all the fuss going on categories to choose from such as around him. most attractive puppy, smallest adult dog, biggest adult dog, best brakkie (mixed breed), most attractive pair of dogs, best groomed dog, best veteran dog, owner and dog look-alike, most beautiful dog and most obedient dog. The dog of the day was open to all category winners. Holden-Smith gave an insightful demonstration of the traits and characteristics that are needed for dogs to become involved in anti-poaching operations. Demonstrations were also given by members of the Polokwane Dog Training School. A highlight of the dog show was the owner and dog look-alike category that provided lots of Keri-Leigh Wood pictured with her beautiamusement for the large group of ful black Russian terrier, Joe.
NEWS
Members of Polokwane Animal Lovers (PAL) pictured with the organisers and sponsors of the Sterkloop Tackle & Petshop dog show on Saturday.
PHOTOS: WARREN BLUNT
Some of the entries for the owner and dog lookalike at Saturday’s dog show that was hosted by the Sterkloop Tackle & Petshop.
The winner of Dog of the Day, Patat poses for the camera with all of his prizes with his owner, Mr Thomas Swanepoel.
The Manager of Supreme Pet & Spice World in Polokwane, Mr Dawid Visser with Supreme Pet distributer, Mr Eugene van Wyk and Ms Stella de Jager, owner of Sterkloop Tackle & Petshop.
Mr Gaven Holden-Smith from the Anti-poaching Tracking & Conservation Unit with his dogs, Snare, a Belgian sheepdog and Arno, an English bloodhound pictured with the members of PAL.
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October 3, 2013
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Afrikaans author meets Mitchell House learners WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com
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itchell House learners had an opportunity to interact with the author of their Afrikaans additional language set work book, Mr Derick van der Walt at a local venue recently.
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Mitchell House learners meet the author of one of their Afrikaans set work books, Mr Derick van der Walt at a book exhibition recently. With van der Walt are, in front, Alax Munsami and Juliet Mawere. At the back are Bothale Ramoshabo, Kamo Mothapo and Ben Harris.
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The book titled ‘Lien Se Lankstaanskoene’ tells the story of the eldest child in a dysfunctional household where her father, a lawyer is sentenced to a jail term as a result of stealing from a trust fund under his control. Her mother reverts to the abuse of alcohol in order to handle the situation and Lien reverts to begging on street corners in disguise to care for her younger siblings and mother. Despite the challenging circumstances, Lien manages to turn around the position of her family and finds peace within herself to help achieve her goals in life. Mitchell House Grade 12 learners, Ben Harris and Juliet Mawere said they enjoyed reading the book and it was an absolute pleasure to get to meet the author.
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PRoPeRtIeS FoR SALe CHURCH StReet (Rezoned for business, e.g Offices) R1 650M 3 bedr, 2 bathr, dining, lounge and kitchen.
MADIbA PARk 3 bedrooms, bathroom, dining, kitchen and carport. R500 000
SeSHeGo Zone 1 Four room house on a 513 m² stand R180 000
PLot @ tWeeFonteIn 2 Ha plot with 4 bedr, 3 bathr, dining, lounge, sitting, paved and electric fence. R1,650 MIL
FARM @ MAGoebASkLooF
SeSHeGo Zone 1 3 bedr, bathr, dining, lounge, kitchen, garage and backrooms R350 000
eMPty StAnD noRtHvIeW 600m² - R380 000 We ARe ALSo LookInG FoR HoUSeS to SeLL
45 Ha with 3 bedroom house.
R950 000
bUILDInG PACkAGe MAHLASeDI PARk 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, dining, lounge, kitchen and garage - R650 000
eMPty StAnD tHoRnHILL 550m² R370 000
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Kansa doen borsondersoeke teen slegs R50 MARIËTTE SNYDER >> mariette.obser ver@gmail.com Een uit elke drie persone sal in hul leeftyd met kanker gediagnoseer word en een uit elke 33 van dié diagnoses is borskanker. Volgens me Adri Ras, streeksbestuurder van die Kankervereniging van Suid-Afrika (Kansa) is dit waarom hulle dié maand soveel moontlik inligting oor borskanker aan die gemeenskap oordra met die hoop om met groter bewusmaking ‘n positiewer prentjie van die gevreesde siekte te kry. Hoe gouer kanker gediagnoseer word, hoe gouer kan dit behandel word. “Borskanker kom soos ‘n dief in die nag en klop aan enigeen se deur. Mans en vroue kan borskanker kry en dit is een van die diagnoses wat mens hoop om nooit te hoor nie. Die groot ‘K’ laat mens voel dat jy die vlaktes wil inhardloop, maar daar is hoop,” verseker Ras. Sy voeg by dat borskanker egter nie so vreesaanjaend moet wees soos dit dikwels klink nie.“As jy gereeld selfondersoek doen, kan die probleem vroeg aangespreek word. Gaan vir ‘n mammogram as jy voel dit is nodig. Moenie uitstel nie. Van uitstel kom afstel en deur te wag stel jy jou lewe in gevaar.” Sy nooi die gemeenskap om hul kantore in Collegestraat te besoek waar borsondersoeke teen net R50 gedoen word. “Vir meer besonderhede of om ‘n afspraak te maak kan Kansa onverwyld by 015 297 1268 geskakel word.
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STORAGE TO LET 4 km from SAB on LTT Road from R550 p.m. Johan 083 459 7046 ____________________ STORAGE TO LET We can store from bikes to big boats. From R350 p.m. Polokwane Self Storage. 082 446 4574 / 083 460 4439 ____________________
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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 ____________________
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BUSY RESTAURANT IN POLOKWANE is looking for experienced waiters! Fax 086 519 2686 ____________________ GENERAL WORKERS, SECURITY GUARDS Wanted at mine. 060 653 5443 ____________________ EE REkEnmEEstERs
- Op soek na ‘n Junior/ senior Finansiële Rekenmeestersklerk. Voorkeur sal verleen word aan applikante wat vorige Rekenmeesterswerksondervinding het. SAIPA-Artikels word aangebied. Faks CV’s na 086 558 9583 / 086 763 7054 of e-pos aan: joline@eeaccountants. co.za
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SECONDHAND FURNITURE SHOP Secondhand clothing, shoes, bedding & towels. Tel 015 295 5264 Cell 079 899 5405 ____________________
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MAINTENANCE & CONSTRUCTION Revamp offices, houses, plots, small building jobs, plumbing, painting, tiling & electrical. SOUTHGATE Contact Danie 082 356 8615 ____________________ CONFERENCE FACILITIES From 20 to 400 delegates. Weddings, funerals, theme parties, ethnic. Tel 015 295 5264 Cell 079 899 5405 ____________________ SKYLIGHTS Cheap and easy way to get more light into your house. From R2 200. Dewald 0844 455 455 ____________________ ALLE LANGAFSTAND MEUBELVERVOER Kontak Anna-Mari 0861 111 129 ____________________ ANY STEELWORKS/ ENIGE STAALWERKE Call/Kontak F&H Ondernemings Francois 072 880 4557 ____________________ GHETTO WENDYS All types, log, cabin, knotty pine, louvre and pallet. 2 m x 2 m = R3 900 3 m x 3 m = R4 500 3 m x 4 m = R5 000 For more info contact Denis 072 114 1850 / 083 686 4178 ____________________
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PRETORIA Glyblom verblyf, naby Kolonnade Sentrum. Selfsorg eenhede R400 p/paar p/nag. Veilige parkering. Raatjie 082 309 1355 Alta 072 722 4278 of Kitty 071 225 6409 ____________________
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Holiday resort Melkrivier Chalets with TV, rondavels, comfortable caravan and tent park. Underroof pool and spa, walking trails, fishing, pool tables and a lot more entertainment. www.holiday-resorts.co.za Spesiale naweekaanbod vanaf R800,00! Bel Paul of Marie-Rose by 082 322 6495 of bespreek per e-pos: maropa@vodamail.co.za
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TO LET BACHELOR FLAT 1 bedroom up to 3 bedrooms in secure area. Tel 015 295 5264 Cell 079 899 5405 ____________________ SPACIOUS GRANNY FLAT Available close to Savannah Mall. Own garden, prepaid elect. R3 200. 082 690 3276 ____________________ RUIM EENSLAAPKAMER WOONSTEL Naby Savannah. Geen diere. R3 700 W&L ingl plus dep. Beskikbaar onmiddelik. Skakel 082 961 2282 ____________________ BACHELOR WOONSTEL TE HUUR R2 300 p.m. W&L ing. 1 Oktober 2013. Slegs enkelpersoon. 071 053 5540 ____________________ TO LET SPACIOUS BACHELOR FLAT ON PLOT 3,5km from Savannah. R2 550 p.m., water included. Contact 015 296 2785 ____________________ MOOI 2 SLAAPKAMER WOONSTEL TE TWEEFONTEIN 2 badkamers, volvloer teëls, wask, sit/ eetk, kombuis, stoep & motorafdak. Omhein, koopkrag, R3 500 p.m. + dep. Onmiddellik beskikbaar. 071 547 9698 ____________________ 2x 2 SLAAPKAMER WOONSTEL OP PLAAS 15km buite dorp. R2 000 + R1 000 dep. W&L ing. Verkieslik bejaardes. 1 slp w/s R1 500 + R1 000 dep, W&L ing. Onmiddellik beskikbaar. 082 379 1299 ____________________ 2 BEDROOM FLAT IN TOWN Immediately available. R3 200 p.m. W&L included. For more info 072 102 2434 ___________________ RENTALS: HOUSES • Ivy Park - r4 500 3 Bed/r, 2 Bath/r, Lounge, Kitchen. • BodorP - r5 000 2 Bed/r, 2 Bath/r, Lounge, Kitchen plus Carport. • SunSet Boulevard r5 000 - 2 Bed/r, 1 Bath/r, Lounge, Kitchen. • Flora Park r7 000 - 3 Bed/r, 2 Bath/r, Lounge, Dining/r, Garage. FlatS/toWHnHouSeS • ladanna - r2 340 Bachelor Flats • Bendor - r4 250 2 Bed/r, 1 Bath/r, Lounge, Kitchen plus Carports. • ladanna - r4 850 3 Bed/r, 2 Bath/r, Lounge, Kitchen, Carport. • tHornHIll vIllage - r5 000 2 Bed/r, 1 Bath/r, Lounge, Kitchen, Carport. • BaSkoPPIe-Plot r5 000 - 3 Bed/r on a plot with 1 Bath/r, Lounge & Kitchen. lee 083 446 5558 __________________
PLOTS: DALMADA 2.6ha PLOT R11 200 3 bedr, 3 bathr, 2 living areas. Doublestorey. HOUSES: BROADLANDS ESTATE R22 280 3 bedr, 2 bathr, lounge, dining, study, patio with braai. Storeroom, pool and 4 garages. FLORA PARK R10 600 4 bedr, 3 bathr, study, 2 lounges, garage. ACACIA ESTATE R9 500 4 bedr, 3½ bathr, lounge, dining & TV room. 2 Garages. DORP R8 355 3 bedr, 2 bathr, 2 carport. BODORP R8 800 3 bedr, 2 bathr, study, bar area, laundry. Extra outside room. 2 Garages and staff room. TOWNHOUSES: ACACIA ESTATE R9 500 3 bedr, 2 bathr, scullery, patio with braai, garden, servant’s toilet, 2 garages. BENDOR R6 550 3 bedr, 2 bathr, scullery, patio with braai, garage. EAGLES CREST R 5 500 3 bedr, 2 bathr. LADANNA R4 500 2 bedr, 2 bathr, 1 garage, garden, prepaid electicity. BENDOR R4 650 2 bedr, 1 bathr, 1 garage, prepaid electicity. OFFICES: HANS vAN RENSBURG ST - R12 500pm 118m² upmarket - 4 offices + reception HANS vAN RENSBURG ST - R8 900pm 3 Offices + reception. Offices in CBD from R2 500pm THYS 083 702 0768 AUDREY 072 632 7117 DIONETTE 084 503 3964
DUPLEKS WOONSTEL WELGELEGEN 3 slp, 2 badk, toesluit motorhuis in sekuriteiskompleks met tuin & koopkrag. Beskikbaar 01/10/2013. R5 500 p.m. + dep. Marilize 083 275 3697 ____________________ RUIM 3 SLP HUIS TE HUUR TE SOETDORINGS Netjies en omhein. Dubbelafdak parkering. Veilige en rustige omgewing. R5 060 + dep + koopkrag. Streng keuring. 082 890 5862 ____________________ HUIS TE HUUR OP PLOT TE LEEUWKUIL 3 Slp, dubbel garage, groot buitekamer & groot dam met boorgatwater vir R5 000 p.m. 076 471 5874 ____________________ LAEKOSTE HUISVESTING by HIEB in Dalmada beskikbaar. 4 huisies - R1 950 elk, 4 enkelkamers R1 500 elk. 5 houtkamers R1 000 elk. Skakel HIEB by 015 297 5008 in kantoorure ____________________
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EK KOOP MOTORS EN BAKKIES Kry beter prys as om in te ruil. Modelle 2007 en op, met nie te hoë kms. Hennie 083 768 8121 ____________________ EK KOOP MOTORS EN BAKKIES R30 000 tot R160 000 Kontak Neels Joubert 083 459 7177 ____________________
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GENERAL NOTICES
NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 2 OF THE REMOVAL OF RESTRICTIONS ACT, 1967 (ACT 84 OF 1967) We, Urban Solutions, being the authorised agent of the owner of Erf 8211 Seshego G, hereby give notice in terms of Section 2 of the Removal of Restrictions Act, 1967 (Act 84 of 1967), that we have applied to the
Limpopo Provincial Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements & Traditional Affairs for the removal of Condition 1 as contained in Deed of Transfer Number TG1861/90LB. The property is situated along 131st Street, Seshego. Particulars of the application will lie for inspection during normal working hours at the office of the The Manager: Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements & Traditional Affairs, Hensa Towers, Landdros Maré Street, Polokwane, for a period of 28 days from 20 September 2013. Objections to or representations in respect of the application must be made to or submitted in writing to the Manager: The Manager: Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements & Traditional Affairs, Hensa Towers, Landdros Maré Street, Polokwane, 0700, within a period of 28 days from 20 September 2013. Address of Agent: Urban Solutions P.O. BOX 15145 Flora Park 0700 Tel: +27 71 373 0830 26/09 03/10 ___________________
KENNISGEWING IN TERME VAN ARTIKEL 2 VAN DIE OPHEFFING VAN BEPERKINGSWET, 1967 (WET 84 VAN 1967) Ons, Urban Solutions, synde die gemagtigde agent van die eienaar van Erf 8211 Seshego G, gee hiermee ingevolge ingevolge Artikel 2 van die Opheffing van Beperkingswet, 1967 (Wet 84 of 1967), kennis dat ons by die Limpopo Provinsiale Departement van Koöperatiewe Regering, Menslike Nedersettings en Tradisionele Sake aansoek gedoen het vir die opheffing van beperkende Voorwaarde 1 soos vervat in die Titelakte TG1861/90LB. Die die eiendom is geleë op 131ste Straat, Seshego. Besonderhede van die aansoek lê ter insae gedurende gewone kantoor van die Bestuurder: Limpopo Provinsiale Departement van Koöperatiewe Regering, Menslike Nedersettings en Tradisionele Sake, Hensa Towers, Landdros Maréstraat, Polokwane, vir ‘n tydperk van 28 dae vanaf 20 September 2013. Besware teen of vertoë ten opsigte van die aansoek moet geskrif word by die Bestuurder: Limpopo Provinsiale Departement van Koöperatiewe Regering, Menslike Nedersettings en Tradisionele Sake, Landdros Maréstraat, Polokwane, binne ‘n tydperk 28 dae vanaf 20 September 2013. Adres van agent: Urban Solutions Posbus 15145 Flora Park 0700 Tel: +27 71 373 0830 26/09 03/10 ___________________ NOTICE OF APPLICATION IN TERMS OF THE POLOKWANE/PERSKEBULT TOWN PLANNING SCHEME, 2007 We, Urban Solutions, being the authorised agent of the owner of Portion 13 Dalmada AH, hereby give notice in terms of Clause 21 of the Polokwane/ Perskebult Town Planning Scheme, 2007, that we have applied to the Polokwane Municipality for Consent to conduct a Special Use at the abovementioned property. The property is currently zoned as “Agricultural”. Particulars of the application will lie for inspection
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Career finder in LIMPOPO Childline Limpopo is an NGO based in Polokwane, Limpopo Province focusing on Child Protection Services HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER: REF NO: HR 01 Requirements • BCom or National Diploma in Human Resource Management or an equivalent qualification • 2 years minimum experience in Human Resource environment coupled with through knowledge of Human Resources functions • Project Management • Knowledge of all relevant Legislation • Excellent communication skills and good report writing skills VIP Payroll. • Well organised with good planning skills • Knowledge of MS Word, Ms Excel, Ms PowerPoint, Ms Outlook • Driver’s licence and ability to drive Remuneration: R180 000 per annum PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT SERVICE MANAGER: REF: PSS 01 • Recognised Bachelor’s degree in Social Work • Registration with the South African Council for Social Professions. • 2 years minimum experience in Management within social work services. • Ability to coordinate, supervise and administer social work services • Demonstrating leadership abilities • Ability to work under pressure and overtime • Excellent communication skills and good report writing skills • Well organised with good planning skills • Knowledge of MS Word, Ms Excel, Ms PowerPoint, Ms Outlook • Driver’s licence and ability to drive Remuneration: 180 000 per annum SOCIAL WORKER: REF NO: PSS 01 Requirements • Recognised Bachelor’s degree in Social Work • Registration with the South African Council for Social Professions. • Computer literacy, written, verbal and presentation skills are essential • Ability to work under pressure and overtime • A valid driver’s license and ability to drive • Experience in working with children • Sound organisation and planning skills • Must be self directed and be able to work independently Remuneration: R120 000 per annum LOGISTICS ADMINISTRATOR: REF NO: LA 01 Requirements: • Matric plus formal tertiary education (preferably IT related) • Three years working experience • Reasonable demonstration of the IT knowledge • Knowledge of general procurement procedures • Ability to work independently, self-motivated and results driven • Plans time effectively, and copes well with various assignments • Honesty in dealing on behalf of the organization • Communicates well across cultural boundaries • Polished communications skills – both verbal and written • Multi-tasking skills and ability to prioritise • Accurate reporting skills • Typing up board minutes • Organising director’s diary • organising organisational travel arrangements • Understanding of Confidentiality and ability to maintain it • Valid Driver’s licence and ability to drive is essential Remuneration: R60 000 per annum DATA CAPTURER: REF NO: MER 01 Requirements: • Grade 12 with Maths or Accounting • Knowledge of Ms Word, Ms Excel, Ms PowerPoint, Ms Outlook • General knowledge in data capturing • Ability to develop data capturing programmes • Excellent writing, verbal and presentation skills • Sound organisational and planning skills • Minimum 2 years working experience is recommended • Excellent communication skills and fluent in English. • Experience working in community development( advantage) • Be able to work in a multi sectoral • Understanding of confidentiality and ability to maintain it • Subject to a competency test Remuneration: R60 000 per annum DATA ADMINISTRATOR: REF NO: MER 02 Requirements: • Grade 12 or equivalent qualification • Strong proven administration skills • At least have reasonable background in Information Management(add advantage) • People/Interpersonal skills • Ability to work accurately under pressure • Flexibility with job requirement and time management • Understanding of Confidentiality and ability to maintain it • Computer literate • Sound organisational and planning skills • Ability to work within a team and independently Remuneration: R48 000 per annum COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (CDP) ADMINISTRATOR: REF NO: CDP 01 Requirements: • Qualification/ experience in Community Development • Strong/ proven administrative and communication skills • At least 3 years’ experience in CDP, working with children and families • Organisational development knowledge is crucial • Flexibility with job requirements and time commitment • Excellent Computer literacy not negotiable • Valid driver’s licence an advantage Remuneration: R48 000 per annum 2 TRAINING AND CAPACITY BUILDING (TCB) FACILITATORS: REF NO: TCB 01 Requirements: • Grade 12 and HWSETA accredited assessor qualifications • 3 years’ experience as facilitator and assessor is an advantage • Goof organising skills and time management • Good people and communication skills • Understanding basic principles of Adult learning • Computer literate • Valid Driver’s licence and ability to drive is essential • Excellent communication skills and fluent in English, Sepedi, Tsonga and Venda Remuneration: R48 000 per annum EDUCATION AND PREVENTION FACILITATOR: REF NO: TCB 02 Requirements: • Grade 12 with 1 to 2 years experience in working with children • Ability to work under pressure and overtime • Computer literacy, excellent written, verbal and presentation skills • Must be self directed and be able to work independently • A valid driver’s license and be able to drive will be an advantage. Remuneration: R48 000 per annum PETTY CASH OFFICER: REF NO: FIN 01 Requirements: • Grade 12 with Mathematics and Accounting as major subjects. • Experience in Finance sector will be an advantage. • Knowledge of Petty cash reconciliation. • Good organising and time management skills. • Good people and communication skills. • Computer literate and competent in Excel and Word. Remuneration: R60 000 per annum Closing Date: 09 October 2013 Suitable candidates who meet the requirements should submit their Curriculum Vitae and relevant certified qualifications stating the Ref No to the Human Resource Officer , Khathutshelo Tuwani on email: hr1. cl@telkomsa.net or post: PO Box 3521, Polokwane, 0700 or hand deliver @ no 17 Hans Van Rensburg Street, between Rabe and Marshall streets. NB: Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not heard from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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during normal working hours at the office of the Manager: Spatial Planning and Land Use Management, Directorate Planning and Development, Polokwane Municipality, First
MEDIESE ONTVANGSDAME Ons praktyk benodig ‘n persoon wat oor die volgende beskik: • Goeie menseverhoudings • Ten minste graad 12 • Skofte en naweke kan werk • Afrikaans en Engels magtig is • Rekenaarvaardig Faks CV na 086 652 1816 Sluitingsdatum: 15 Oktober 2013
Floor, West Wing, Civic Centre, Landdros Maré Street, Polokwane for a period of 28 days from 19 September 2013. Objections to or representations in respect of the application must be made to or submitted in writing to the Manager: Spatial Planning and Land Use Management at the above address or to P.O. Box 111, Polokwane, 0700, within a period of 28 days from 19 September 2013. Address of Agent: Urban Solutions P.O. BOX 15145 Flora Park 0700 Tel: +27 71 373 0830 26/09 03/10 ___________________ KENNISGEWING VAN DIE IN TERME VAN DIE POLOKWANE/PERSKEBULT DORPSBEPLANNINGSKEMA, 2007 Ons, Urban Solutions, synde die gemagtigde agent van die eienaar van Gedeeldte 13 Dalmada AH, gee hiermee ingevolge Klousule 21 van
LEERLINGREKENMEESTERS SAICA-/ SAIPA-KLERKSKAP Ons wag aansoeke in van persone wat belangstel om te kwalifiseer as Geoktrooieerde Rekenmeesters (lede van SAICA) of professionele rekenmeesters (lede van SAIPA) Vereistes: Matriek met Universiteitsvrystelling (Wiskunde en Rekeningkunde ‘n vereiste) of Besig met studies vir ‘n B.Com Rek graad of reeds in besit van ‘n B.Com Rek graad.
Merk asseblief u aansoek SAICA / SAIPA KLERKSKAP en lewer u CV af by Watermelonstraat 25, Platinumpark, Bendor of epos na dzb@dzb.co.za of faks na 086 605 9114 Indien u nie binne 21 dae vanaf publikasie hiervan van ons kantoor verneem nie, moet u aanvaar dat u aansoek onsuksesvol was.
vanaf 20 September 2013. Adres van agent: Urban Solutions Posbus 15145 Florapark 0700 Tel: +27 71 373 0830 26/09 03/10 ___________________
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IN THE MAGISTRATE’S COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF PIETERSBURG HELD AT POLOKWANE Case No: 6389/2013 In the matter between: Capensis Investments 452 (Pty) Ltd Execution Creditor and Dimakamo Civil and Building Construction CC 1st Execution Debtor Ramakanta Isaac Ledimo 2nd Execution Debtor NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION In execution of a judgment 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 18th day of October 2013 at 11:00, of the under mentioned goods of the execution debtor: 3 x L-shape desks estimated at R1 200.00 each 1 x Lexmark Printer/fax estimated at R500.00 5 x Office chairs estimated at R1 000.00 2 x Display cabinets estimated at R2 000.00 Signed at Polokwane on this the 19th day of September 2013. SHERIFF OF THE COURT (sgd) T Nel Attorney for the Plaintiff Corrie Nel Incorporated 9A Landdros Marè Street Polokwane, 0700 Docex: 25, Polokwane Tel: 015 291 4344 Fax: 015 291 1312 Ref: TiNel/js File No: TC3301 04/10 ___________________ IN THE NORTH GAUTENG HIGH COURT – PRETORIA REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA CASE NUMBER: 1226A/2013
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die Polokwane/Perskebult Dorpsbeplanningskema 2007, kennis dat ons by die Polokwane Munisipalitiet aansoek gedoen het vir Toestemming om ‘n Spesiaal Gebruik by die voormeld eienskap. Die eienskap is gesoneer vir “Landbou”. Besonderhede van die aansoek lê ter insae gedurende gewone kantoor van die Bestuurder: Ruimtelike Beplanning en Grondgebruikbeheer, Direktoraat Beplanning en Ontwikeling, Polokwane Munisipaliteit, Eerste Vloer, Wesvleuel, Burgersentrum, Landdros Maréstraat, Polokwane, vir ‘n tydperk van 28 dae vanaf 19 September 2013. Besware teen of vertoë ten opsigte van die aansoek moet geskrif word by die Bestuurder: Ruimtelike Beplanning en Grondgebruikbeheer, Direktoraat Beplanning en Ontwikeling, Polokwane Munisipaliteit, Eerste Vloer, Wesvleuel, Burgersentrum, Landdros Maréstraat, Polokwane, binne ‘n tydperk 28 dae
A Vacancy Exists at Advanced Industrial Technology in Polokwane for a
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In the matter between: FIRSTRAND BANK LIMITED Plaintiff and MAKOKO PHILEMON KGAPHOLA 1st Defendant ESTHER MAKGOADI KGAPHOLA 2nd Defendant NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION In Execution of a judgment of the High Court of South Africa, (North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria) in the abovementioned suit, a sale without reserve will be held by the SHERIFF POLOKWANE at 66 PLATINUM STREET, LADINE, POLOKWANE on 23 OCTOBER 2013 at 10:00 of the under mentioned property of the Defendant/s on conditions which will lie for inspection at the offices of the SHERIFF POLOKWANE at 66 PLATINUM STREET, LADINE, POLOKWANE, prior to the sale. Short description of property, situation and street number: CERTAIN: ERF 1350 PIETERSBURG TOWNSHIP, REGISTRATION DIVISION L.S., LIMPOPO PROVINCE MEASURING: 1903 SQUARE METRES HELD BY DEED OF TRANSFER NO: T146931/2006 STREET ADDRESS: 33A DIEMEER STREET, MôREGLOED, POLOKWANE The property is zoned residential 3. The following information is furnished re the improvements, though in this respect nothing is guaranteed: OLDER TYPE DWELLING CONVERTED INTO BACHELOR UNITS 4 X BACHELOR FLATS, BETWEEN 25 AND 35 M² IN SIZE 4 X BEDROOMS WITH A COMMUNAL KITCHEN AND BATH/TOILET DATED AT PRETORIA on this the 25TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2013. ROOTH & WESSELS INC Attorneys for the Plaintiff Rooth & Wessels Building Parc Nouveau 225 Veale Street Brooklyn Pretoria Tel: 012 452 4053 Ref: Q Badenhorst/ B27324 04/10 ___________________
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POSTPONEMENT APPLICATION FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE 2015 MINIMUM EMISSION STANDARDS (MES): ANGLO AMERICAN PLATINUM LIMITED - POLOKWANE SMELTER Notice is given in terms of Section 46 (3) of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act 39 of 2004 and contemplated in Section 5.4.3.5 of the 2007 National Framework for Air Quality Management in the Republic of South Africa (2007) published in terms of Section 7 of the Act, to advise stakeholders of a request to be made for the postponement of compliance timeframes. Atmospheric Emission License (AEL) Number 16/2/2/3/1-1P/4.16 Description of proposed activity Polokwane Smelter currently smelts platinum group metals (PGM) concentrate derived from several mines within the Anglo American Platinum group in order to produce a final PGM matte product. The matte product is further refined at the convertor and refinery operations in Rustenburg. In the process of producing this matte product, air quality control and management measures have been adopted. Photos: Warren Blunt
Limpopo Impala fast bowler, Koffie Apea-Adu in action against Uganda on Saturday in their friendly Twenty20 fixture.
Impalas put up spirited display against Uganda Warren Blunt >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com
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he Ugandan national cricket team scored a double against the Limpopo Impalas by defeating the hosts in both their Twenty20 warm-up fixtures at the Polokwane Cricket Club on Saturday. After winning the toss and sending in the Impalas to bat first in the morning fixture, the hosts could only manage to score 92 for the loss of nine wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Uganda’s, Henry Senyodo was on song with the ball in taking 5/19 in four devastating overs. During their turn to bat, Uganda made light work in chasing down the winning total to score 95/5 after only 11,1 overs. Limpopo’s best bowler was Landré Coetsee, who took three wickets for 15 runs in three overs. Limpopo Impala Cricket (LIC) used the festive atmosphere that prevailed at the ground to unveil their new logo and kit during the luncheon interval. Ben Benzien was also named as the new Impala coach until the end of the 2013/14 cricket season. Both sides made changes to their teams for the second match, with Uganda again winning the toss and sending in the Impalas to bat first. This time the Impalas managed to post a more respectable total of 136/3 with Francois Louw (40 off 30 balls) and Andrew Galloway (52 off 26 balls) getting among the runs.
Uganda once again successfully chased down the winning target to reach 137/5 in 17,1 overs with their captain, Davis Karashani leading the way with a well-played 48 runs off 28 balls. Ugandan coach, Johan Rudolph, a former Impalas coach thanked LIC for their hospitality and expressed his willingness to visit the province in the future for a 50 over match sometime in December. LIC would like to thank their sponsors and the supporters that helped make the past Saturday a day to remember. The Impalas will be in action again from Saturday to Monday at the Polokwane Cricket Club when they take on the KwaZulu Natal Coastal side in a Rural League three-day fixture.
Impala batsman, Andrew Galloway cuts the ball firmly in Saturday’s Twenty20 match against Uganda.
Photo: Jeff Raymond
Pictured here are the three pivotal role players in the SAPS Golf Championships being held at the Polokwane Golf Club until Saturday, Charlie Smith (Polokwane Golf Club Manager), Jack Mashilo (SAPS Limpopo Deputy Provincial Commissioner) and Papa G Moseki (Polokwane Golf Club Captain).
Police golf championship is a first for Limpopo KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com South African Police golf players from around South Africa came together in Polokwane on Sunday evening to determine who the cream of the provincial golfing team crop is. The South African Police Service (SAPS) National Golf Championships commenced
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in true sporting spirit at the Polokwane Golf Club, gearing players up for the coming matches that commenced on Monday before reaching its highlight at the finals on Saturday. The championships will see near 100 Police officials battling it out on the greens, with the winning team set to be announced during the closing ceremony.
Polokwane Smelter is undertaking a postponement application for compliance with the 2015 Minimum Emission Standards (MES) in terms of Regulation 6 of the Listed Activities and Associated Minimum Emission Standards (MES) identified in terms of Section 21 of the NEM AQA, GNR 248 dated 31 March 2010. This notification is intended to notify stakeholders of AAP’s postponement application process being undertaken. Location of project Polokwane Smelter is located on Portions 6 and 49(6) of the farm Palmietfontein 24 KS in the Polokwane area and falling within Polokwane Local Municipality in the Capricorn District Municipality. Name of proponent Anglo American Platinum: Polokwane Smelter (Rustenburg Platinum Mines Limited) Atmospheric Impact Report In accordance with the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act 39 of 2004, Anglo American Platinum must submit an Atmospheric Impact Report and a detailed justification in support of the postponement application. Airshed Planning Professionals (Pty) Ltd (Airshed), an independent firm of air quality consultants, has been appointed by Anglo American Platinum to manage the atmospheric assessment and application process. Consultation with interested and affected parties Public involvement is an essential part of the atmospheric assessment and postponement application process. SLR Consulting South Africa (Pty) Ltd (SLR) has been appointed by Airshed to undertake and coordinate the public consultation process. Should you have any concerns or issues regarding the proposed postponement application, please contact SLR on the details provided below. In order to ensure that you are identified as interested and/or affected party (IAP), please submit your name, contact information and interest in the matter in writing to the contact person(s) given below by Tuesday 05 November 2013. All comments will be recorded and presented to the project team. You will receive feedback on how your comments have been taken into account and the outcome of the application. Name of consultant to contact SLR Consulting South Africa (Pty) Ltd Contact persons: Mr Ntsako Baloyi Postal Address: PO Box 1596, Cramerview, 2060 Tel: 011 467 0945 Fax: 011 467 0978 Email: nbaloyi@slrconsulting.com Date of publication of this advert Thursday, 03 October 2013 Additional information For additional information on the application or proposed project, please contact the above mentioned consultant.
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October 3, 2013
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PHOTO: JEFF RAYMOND
A tightly fought contest in the race to Zebula at the Polokwane Golf Club last Thursday saw Pat Molepo placed third on 38 points , Tabo Shingange on 39 and winner Piet Bronkhorst on 40 take the top honours for the day.
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Washie 100 myl in Oos-London (13:18:02) en die Golden Reef 100 myl in Johannesburg (14:41:30) gewen. Boonop het hy ál ses 100 myl-wedlope (966 km) waaraan hy deelgeietersburg Road Runners se bekende neem het, gewen. presteerder, Johan van der Merwe het sy Slegs 100 myl-wedlope waarvoor derde 100 myl (161 km)bewys kan word dat die afstand as wedloop in twee maande gewen na 100 myl gesertifiseer is word in ag sy onlangse oorwinning in die 100 geneem vir die wêreldranglys. Al Capital Classic in Pietermaritzburg was Van der Merwe se Washietyd en hy beklee tans die nommer (13:18.08) vinniger as sy ander een- en twee posisies op die 2013 twee tye op die lys, is die Washiewêreldranglys vir die beste tye vir roete nie erken op internasionale 100 mylers. vlak nie aangesien geen sertifikaat Van der Merwe het die wedloop vir die 100 myl by die Wêreld Ultrawat meestal in koue, reënerige marathonvereniging ingedien is nie. omstandighede plaasgevind het in Die beste tyd op die lys is sy 14:33.08 voltooi, meer as vier uur 13:33.16-tyd in die 100 myl tydens voor die naaswenner. Volgens hom was dit een van die mees georganiFOTO: VOORSIEN die Digit Vehicle Tracking 24-uur seerde wedlope waaraan hy nog Johan van der Merwe wedloop in Polokwane waarin hy 253 km in 24-uur voltooi het. deelgeneem het en op internavan Pietersburg Indien die vasbyter gesond en sionale standaard. “Die roete het Road Runners met sy fiks bly wil hy probeer om sy eie talle afdraandes, opdraandes en trofeë vir sy eerste Afrika-rekord (333 km in 48 uur) gelykstukke gehad maar ongunplek in die Capital die eerste week in Januarie 2014 in stige toestande vir goeie tye.” Classic 100 mylPretoria te verbeter. Hy het ook vroeër vanjaar die wedloop. WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com
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The Limpopo Blue Bulls women rugby team pictured in a buoyant mood before leaving for East London on to play the Griquas in the final of the Currie Cup B-division.
Second defeat in final for Limpopo women rugby team WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com
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It was heartbreak for the Limpopo Blue Bulls women rugby team for the second consecutive year when they lost the B-division Currie Cup final 41-20 against a determined Griquas side in East London last Saturday. Earlier in the season, Limpopo beat Griquas convincingly by 55-24 en route to the finals. However, they were unable to repeat the victory and have now lost their second final in two years. Although Griquas beat them convincingly in the final, Limpopo’s women managed to score four tries through Clara Magakwe (2),
Rights Mkhari and Mpho Moloto. Last year Limpopo came unstuck against the Pumas after also defeating them in the league phases of the competition. According to their coach, Kobus Redelinghuys the team remains positive despite another setback in the final. “The girls are obviously disappointed after losing the final and wanted so much to bring the trophy back with them to Limpopo. They will learn from their mistakes, especially in the scrums and will come back as a much stronger team for the Currie Cup season in 2014,” Redelinghuys explained after the long journey back from East London.
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Polokwane City Football Club ready for Kaizer Chiefs
Our physical trainer Eduardo Schoeler is acting as interim coach. We don’t want to rush the appointment. We want someone who understands the club and knows what we need,” Baloyi said. Asked about the match day logistics in response Baloyi said the gates will open at 15:30 for the 20:15 kickoff. “We are calling everyone from the province to come in the numbers because it will be our first time playing our home game against a big team like Chiefs which has a strong following nationwide. Their fans will fill up the stadium. Our supporters’ presence will be valuable,” Baloyi said.
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EP Kings derail Limpopo teams in Groblersdal Warren Blunt >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com The visiting EP Kings shattered the dreams of the Assupol Limpopo Blue Bulls u.21 team in their bid to qualify for a home semi-final in the Absa Competition B-section with a narrow 37-33 victory in Groblersdal on Saturday. This after Limpopo went into the halftime break leading by 26-17 and outscored their more experienced opponents by five tries to four. Ill-disci-
pline also cost the Limpopo side dearly after two of their players were yellow carded during the match. Limpopo’s tries were scored PJ Kruger, Max Carlitz, Werner van Heese, Dwayne Morrison and Richard Gerntholtz. Marcel Steyn Scholtz converted four of the tries. In the earlier match the EP Kings defeated the Limpopo Blue Bulls u.19 team 26-17. After their loss to the EP Kings, the Assupol Limpopo Blue Bulls u.21 side travel to Wellington to face the Boland
Cavaliers in the semi-finals on Friday afternoon (tomorrow) in a match that will be broadcast live on television. The Sea West Limpopo Sevens side participated in a provincial sevens tournament in Pretoria over the weekend and scored two victories in the four matches that were played. The full results are as follows: Sea West Limpopo 29 - Blue Bulls B 28; Leopards 31- Sea West Limpopo 15; Sea West Limpopo 30 - Botswana 12; Lions 28 - Sea West Limpopo 14.
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The winner of the 21,1 km race at the Mrs Polokwane Ranch Charity Trail Run, Guppy Wilkenson pictured with Mrs Polokwane, Anda-Lucia Jordaan.
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Warren Blunt >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com A total of 267 runners did their bit for charity on Heritage Day by participating in the the Ranch Charity Trail Run that was presented by Pietersburg Road Runners in partnership with Mrs Polokwane, Anda-Lucia Jordaan and the Protea Hotel Ranch Resort. Roan Visagie from Prisma Comms Athletics Club won the Junior 10 km race while Liza-Marie Troskie from Hoërskool Pietersburg won the Junior 10 km Ladies race. The Open and 40 Plus Ladies 10 km Race was won by Elizna Kotze from Pietersburg Athletics Club (PAC) and Joseph Moloto from the SANDF was triumphant in both the Open and 40 Plus Men 10 km race. Amelia Haupt from PAC won the 21,1 km Senior Women race and Guppy Wilkenson from PAC took the top honours in the 21,1 km Men race. The profits from the trail run will were distributed to Help In Every Burden (HIEB) and Hoop vir Kinders. Jordaan would like to thank all the sponsors and everybody involved for making the race a huge success.
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Sensei Annatjie de Jager ready for her third Dan PHOTO: KESHIA JANSENS VAN RENSBURG
Sensei Annatjie de Jager.
>> ‘I love the military style discipline that goes along with karate and martial arts; it reduces the amount of opportunities children have to do wrong and keeps them off the streets.’ KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com
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n anticipation of graduating to her third Dan, karate Sensei Annatjie de Jager allowed Polokwane Observer to join her in taking a look into her sport career spanning over 30 years. De Jager started her sporting career when she was in Grade 8 and 32 years later she is still fighting fit and ready to take on opponents more than half her age. Not only is she a dedicated karate and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) coach but also a qualified referee, officiating her first match during the recent MMA Cage Rage 4 competition held by her mentor and colleague, Henri Eksteen. Her list of achievements
includes training under Sensei George Love in 1981 and then reaching her brown belt in karate in 1985. During the next two years De Jager worked ceaselessly on obtaining her first Dan black belt, which she achieved while being graded with a broken hand. After years of non-involvement in the karate scene, De Jager was awarded her 2nd Dan in 2006 under the watchful eye of Sensei Johan Roets, President of JKA South Africa. Along with various Kata first place medals under her karate belt, De Jager was also awarded with Limpopo provincial colours in 2007. Another two years down the line she qualified to take part in the World Championships which took place in Durban from 2-6 July in 2009. 2013 was a year of new beginnings for De Jager, seeing her kick off the year training with Soke Henri Eksteen (8th Dan) at the African International Bushido Freestyle Karate Dojo and MMA Institute. A life with karate as one of the main facets is not as easy as some think it is. “Karate is more than just strength and fighting, it’s 10% physical strength and 90% mental power.” After 17 years in the Police, this old Captain decided to hand in her service pistol in exchange for a life
of sport, focussing mainly on training children in the art of karate. “I have always felt that karate gives children self-control and builds up their self-esteem. It is also known as the only art that trains both sides of your brain.” De Jager explains that she has in the past started training children who have had various forms of Attention Deficit Disorders and after six months a huge change can be noted in their behaviour and concentration span. De Jager also recently joined forces with Eksteen at his Martial Arts Rainbow Nation Dojo and serves the club as assistant to the head coach, specialising in the coaching and building of young karatekas. “I love the military style discipline that goes along with karate and martial arts; it reduces the amount of opportunities children have to do wrong and keeps them off the streets.” De Jager is happy about the self-defence aspect of her job as well. It is very important for women and children to know how to defend themselves in a dangerous or life-threatening situation. After her many years of activity on the local karate scene, De Jager has come to realise that karate is not a seasonal sport like rugby or cricket; it’s an art form and a way of life.