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The shocking state of the inner city business district, lack of municipal services to vulnerable members of the community and the current water shortages experienced in certain areas of Polokwane due to the aging water infrastructure could be addressed by the 20-Year Economic Growth and Development Plan (EGDP) that was unveiled by the Polokwane Municipality recently. Young entrepreneurs and service providers from around the city had a chance to buy-in to the 20-Year EGDP of the Polokwane Municipality at a lively breakfast networking session hosted by Cactus Muntu on Monday morning. To page 2

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REGRESSION l Weakening of leadership, finance and performance management l Tribal & Trust Account financial statements in arrears for 14 years l Exercise to address skills shortage deadline of 31 March 2013 not met

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ormer Auditor-General Terence Nombembe’s reflections on an overall regression in Limpopo’s money matters for a second consecutive year contained in a general report analysing results of audit outcomes of the provincial government for the past financial year, are likely to mar the joy of the festive season for the executive. The tabling of the 100-page general report was on the Legislature’s programme for Tuesday and is up for future discussion by the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) and the portfolio committee on Treasury, it was learnt. In the foreword Nombembe expressed the opinion that it was worth mentioning that the Department of Roads and Transport had successfully dealt with its previous year qualification, while the Departments of Health, Education and Public Works again received disclaimed audit opinions. He referred to the national executive placing five provincial departments under administration in December 2011 and the administration continuing through the year under review with the affected national departments allocating teams to assist Liimpopo. His 2011/12 report identified various areas requiring intervention, which contributed to that year’s

regression, he stated. “Unfortunately, all those issues (root causes) prevailed in the year under review and contributed to further regression. These areas include the ongoing shortage of skills at finance units, specifically at the three largest departments which together take up 76% of the total provincial budget (Education, Health and Public Works). The reprioritised deadline of 31 March 2013 for completion of the exercise to address the shortage of skills has once again not been met. “ He continued saying due to the stability at the level of chief financial officer, some of the smaller departments managed to improve the quality of the financial statements submitted for auditing as no adjustments were required. The leadership endorsed its commitment to develop the province’s resources and find ways to retain skilled officials by developing and implementing retention mechanisms. Nombembe stressed the fact that he observed a lack of consequences for poor performance and transgression of legislation at 67% of auditees, which was evidenced by an increase in the amount of unauthorised expenditure and a significant amount of irregular expenditure. “I noted that the political leadership was slow in dealing with issues and honouring commitments made. I also saw a continuation of the uncoordinated working relationship between the national intervention team and

the provincial leadership, together with senior management. This had a weakening effect on the attempts to improve the situation, especially at the departments of Education, Health and Public Works. These departments also failed to address their finding on reporting on their performance against predetermined objectives.” He was of the opinion that the root causes were evident in the regression of the internal control environment in the province as there was a regression in the key controls on effective leadership, financial and performance management as well as governance. The level of assurance provided by senior management and accounting officers that leadership oversight was implemented, that the daily and monthly disciplines were in place and that adequate governance structures were in place had been very low, according to Nombembe. He went on saying very little progress had been made to address findings on information technology, which continued to be an area of risk in the province. He further remarked that subsequent to changes in the leadership in the province, he observed an increased commitment to deal with the problem areas. Among the many disconcerting pointers that should be cause for concern for the provincial administration is the reference to Tribal and Trust Account financial statements being in arrears for 14 years.

Polokwane aims for ‘Smart City’ status in twenty years From page 1 Although met with a degree of scepticism by some members of the audience, a lively debate took place discussing the positive and negative aspects of the plan. Ms Nthabiseng Mgiba, an economist from the Planning and Development Directorate at the Polokwane Municipality outlined the 30 year vision of Polokwane becoming a Smart City as envisioned by the Executive Mayor, Cllr Freddy Greaver. This must be done by harnessing together all communities that must use their relevant skills for the good of society as a whole by utilising the province’s natural resources and the business opportunities that are available in Polokwane and the rest of Limpopo. Managing Director for Cactus Muntu, Mr Maqhqwe Kathide stressed the importance of creating job opportunities in the rural areas of Limpopo, especially based on the fact that the province is made up from 73% of people living in the rural areas and 23% being based in the towns and cities. Mgiba said in order to address the current

imbalances within society, the necessary infrastructure such as a good education system, proper roads, water and sanitation, electricity, internet connectivity and a safe environment must be in place and this in itself creates job opportunities to businesses that can provide these services. It was admitted during the networking session that the present municipal infrastructure has to be upgraded on a large scale to meet the needs of a growing population and the current rapid development taking place in Polokwane. Mgiba explained the Polokwane’s EGDP falls in line with the National Development Plan which addresses the key issues of education, health, safety and rural and economic development. She admitted that there is presently a lack of capacity within the municipality in order to achieve their goals and a service provider has been appointed in order to deal with this shortfall. “The EGDP is still a draft document and must still be approved by the Municipal Council. It is being used as a working tool to provide sustainable growth in areas where

shortfalls were identified during the 2012/2013 financial year. The current Integrated Development Plan of the municipality will be adapted over the next five years to fall in line with the 20-Year EGDP.” She added that the municipality is going to adopt an outcome based approach when dealing with infrastructure projects. “All service providers, stakeholders and members of the community need to become involved in the decision making process in order to achieve the desired outcome,” Mgiba elaborated. She concluded that once the 20-Year EGDP is approved by the municipal council it will go a long way to address the current shortfalls in service delivery and infrastructure development currently experienced in Polokwane. Young entrepreneurs and stakeholders who attended the breakfast networking session expressed their satisfaction afterwards that the plan could be the answer to the current shortfalls experienced by the municipality. Others had reservations about the continuity of the plan.

Paramedics suspended KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com Two paramedics allegedly responsible for the ill-treatment of a Westenburg patient after she suffered a still birth at home were suspended yesterday (Wednesday) by the

Department of Health and Social Development. Ms Adele van der Linde, Spokesperson for the department says both paramedics called out to the scene have been suspended following an investigation launched after the complaint of ill-treatment and negligence was received. The incident occurred recently when a Westenburg resident went into premature labour in the early hours of the morning. With

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Attorney leadership has to slog on Frans Geldenhuys The election of a new leadership for the Attorneys’ Association in Polokwane was suspended last week. This step by the annual general meeting leaves Harold Matsepe, Abdul Osman, Nicky Bosman and Andries Rheeder to carry the can a little while longer in a desperate time for the profession. The good news is that the suspension was due to the imminent advent of the Legal Practice Act, 2012. The election of a new leadership for the attorneys’ association in Polokwane was suspended last week. It followed after a motion

by Frans Geldenhuys that the re-association and restructuring of the local organised profession along the lines of the Legal Service Sector Charter, 2007 and the coming Act should be considered very early in 2014. Other important business that the Association dealt with at the meeting was the disarray of the courts in the city and a seemingly never-ending disciplinary process which has been dealt with confidentially thus far. An ad hoc committee of Harold Matsepe, Kagi Tladi, Magdaleen de Klerk and Frans Geldenhuys was after a motion by Kagi Tladi tasked to take these up with the stakeholders.

the assistance of neighbours, the ambulance service was contacted and the delivery of the child was in the meantime handled by a close friend. The baby however died. According to a neighbour on the scene of the incident, the first call lodged with the paramedics was made around 03:00 while the paramedics only pitched at the scene at 05:59; nearly three hours after the woman gave birth. “When the paramedics arrived on the scene he did not even want to get out of the ambulance and told the witnesses to call the lady and tell her to run and jump in as it was time for him to swop shifts.” The woman who was victim to the incident says although she is happy that justice is being served, she is still saddened by the fact that a quicker response time could maybe have saved her unborn child.

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Journalist attacked on scene of train accident KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com

A journalist from the Polokwane Observer was assaulted on Friday following her arrival on the scene of an accident where 16 wagons of a Transnet freight train had derailed under the bridge on Landdros Maré Street near the Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé. Upon arrival on the scene the journalist was first yelled at and chased away by a female Incident Command Officer who due to the sensitivity of the incident cannot be named. At this point the journalist, who was at least 50 m from the accident scene, continued to introduce herself and offer her press card for their perusal. One of the Transnet employees on the scene then attempted to grab the bag containing the journalist’s camera and personal belongings, to which she reacted by threatening to contact the Police. The female officer then escorted her to her car while angrily shoving her forward with her shoulders. The officer again threatened and yelled at the journalist, poked her finger in her face and stated that the property was private and that there was no accident to photograph. This was regardless of the fact that the derailed wagons were clearly within sight of everyone present. It was later learnt that the wagons carried sealed bags of cement. Upon arrival at her vehicle, the journalist, in reaction to the threats and forceful action of the officer, contacted the Police and for fear of her personal safety waited in her vehicle for their arrival. The same female worker then sped in her bakkie up to the car, nearly hitting the vehicle in her rage and started screaming that the journalist needed to leave. The journalist took a photo of her attacker with the intention of being able to identify her to the Police. After taking the photo the worker forcefully grabbed the journalist and forced her out of her vehicle, whilst trying to lay her hands on the journalists’ camera and cellular phone. The journalist tried to escape three times but was yanked back out of the car and thrown to the ground each time as she could not lock her doors fast enough to avoid the attack. After the third attempt to lock herself in her car she succeeded and waited for the arrival of the Police. Mr Mike Asefovitz, national spokesperson

Scopa bombards Office of the Premier RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com The Office of the Premier was under fire during the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) hearing yesterday (Wednesday) when Democratic Alliance’s (DA) Legislature Caucus Leader, Ms Desireé van der Walt questioned a capturing error on the department’s financial statements of 2010/2011. The error was made when an official captured the amount of R26,38 million as R2,638 million during the 2010/2011 financial year. Scopa recommended that the accounting officer (AO) take appropriate action against the responsible officials and that the AO must ensure that financial statements are adequately reviewed before they are submitted for auditing. Office of the Premier Acting Director General, Mr Phuthi Pheme said the progress on the matter was that the AO had appointed an officer to investigate why the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) should not be charged with misconduct for failing to identify and correct the error. Van der Walt cited that the error involves R23,7 million and cannot be justified. The resolution on R641 410 paid to honour claims by former Premier Cassel Mathale for the use of a private vehicle for official purposes during the 2011/2012 financial year, was again questioned by Scopa and withdrawn from the progress report in order to give the Office of the Premier time until 31 January to submit a final report. Scopa led by its Chairperson, Mr Jack Matlala expressed its dismay that the Office of the Premier, which is supposed to lead by example, managed to fully answer only two of seven resolutions. “If this is the case with the Office of the Premier, I don’t know what is going to happen to the other departments,” Matlala said. Other issues on the progress report include under spending of budget and 11 targets that were missed during the year.

for Transnet said they have taken note of the serious allegations and wish to place on record that his organisation does not condone any acts of violence. He added that the incident was handled by an Incident Command Officer tasked with securing the said area and implementing recovery plans. “One of these tasks is ensuring, as a safety precaution, that only authorised personnel are on site. The incident has been referred to the appropriate parties for further investigation and to determine the cause of the accident. This definitely does not include violence of any sorts.” The incident has been referred to the relevant parties and internal processes will now be followed to collate and evaluate the pertinent information from the various disciplines before any corrective action can be launched. A reliable source holding knowledge of the accident informed that it is still being investigated whether someone might have rerouted the lines while the train was in motion already. Asefovitz says the possibility that the incident could be attributed to human error will be thoroughly investigated to determine the cause and supply tangible and concrete information as to the reason for the derailment.

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Sixteen train wagons carrying sealed bags of cement were derailed on Friday when the track was allegedly rerouted while the train was already en route on the line.

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ngry Westenburg residents who are in the process of signing a petition in an attempt to have African National Congress (ANC) Councillor, Ms Dorcas Madikoto ousted from her position for failing to address to their concerns. The outrage came to light during a council meeting in Westenburg last Thursday where visibly angry residents aired their complaints in the hope that they would after months receive answers on their many queries. Issues raised during previous meetings, which in their opinions they have not received answers on, include the lights not working in Buys Street; the need for land and how to apply for land; the building of a new clinic to accommodate the influx of residents in Westenburg and a point man to be placed on the corners of Rissik Street and Nelson Mandela Drive in the mornings and afternoons. With this the issue of the unemployment database that they feel is not working for the community; title deeds being received to properties although people are still forced to pay rent and faulty water and electricity accounts were once again raised during the meeting. The water and lights accounts seemed to carry the most weight as residents pleaded for their accounts to be scrapped, as was the case with Mank-

weng and Lebowakgomo in earlier years. Reasons given for the scrapping range from incorrect meter readings to faulty electricity accounts and estimations done on most of the accounts bearing a Code 9 reading, meaning the amount was determined by estimation. In one such a case Ms Martha Holland mentioned that her house has been empty for months, yet she still receives an Code 9 account of around R2 000 a month, without even having a geyser in her unoccupied house. Madikoto stated in the meeting that a Municipal policy was put in place urging residents to pay 50% of the balance of their accounts before the reconnection would be done but most residents felt this amount too steep as they could hardly afford food, let alone the fee. Another heart-wrenching story told during the meeting is that of a 90year old woman living on an oxygen machine whose water and electricity was cut off. Good Samaritans in turn found her lodging with other residents so that she could survive while having her water and power cut. Matric learners were also mentioned as they allegedly could not study for their final exams due to the power cuts. One resident, Ms Dinah Claassen said it feels as though they are all living in squalor while Madikoto is living in the lap of luxury and not feeling or facing the brunt of the issues in community she is supposed to be servicing.

Mr Matsidiso Mothapo, spokesperson for the Polokwane Municipality responded as follows: “The municipality was part of a the meeting by means of representatives and we will allow the officials to look into the concerns raised in respect of the accounts, rentals and all other issues raised during the meeting. The municipality will convene a community meeting where all those who are affected must come and present their cases so that we are able to follow up on them as it is our intention as a municipality to provide services to the communities. Everybody who has a concern must bring proof so that the municipality is able to deal with it. If there is anyone whose account is inaccurate due to the fault of the municipality, the municipality will certainly deal with that matter. Those who have defaulted on payment are expected to pay for services that they have consumed. If they have defaulted because they are indigent they are advised to register for indigent relief at the municipality. The municipality will not generalise on this matter. A council meeting to be held today will consider a report that seeks to bring relief on the interests that is being charged on accounts. It is expected that the Westenburg council meeting with the municipality will take place within two weeks. The issue regarding the councilor is a political matter and must be dealt with at that level.”

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Die inwoners van die Vereniging vir Persone met Gestremdhede (VPGEeufeeshuis) is gister (Woensdag) met ‘n vroeë Kersfees verras toe Mediclinic Limpopo geskenke aan hulle oorhandig het. Mediclinic se mee Istha McMillan en Caroline Schulze het nie op hulle laat wag nie en saam met die inwoners op maat van die musiek gedans. Die inwoners het terselfdertyd hul jaarafsluiting gehou.

Taxi operators demand government’s assistance HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za Taxi operators from across the province attended the Provincial Taxi Imbizo held in Polokwane on Sunday where they met with MEC for Roads and Transport, Mr Lehlogonolo Masoga. The operators used the opportunity to reveal and discuss the challenges they face in the day to day running of their businesses. The operators wanted Masoga to ascertain himself of their problems regarding operating licences, the taxi recapitalisation programme, illegal routes and dirt roads. The operators said that the recapitalisation process is expensive. They said operating on dirt roads damage their vehicles thereby making constant repairs necessary. This in turn makes it difficult to keep up monthly instalments and exposes them to repossession

and blacklisting. They also pointed out that the R300 increase in administration fees for permit renewals was too stiff. The operators further accused the department of not approving operating licences on time. They claimed that the department has been unable to issue operators with permits on time and that most operators are sent from pillar to post in the process. Masoga said they had noted all the concerns raised and made a commitment to deal with them. “The taxi industry is the most successful business venture to be initiated mainly by black people and in particular African entrepreneurs so their concerns are much valued. It ferries more than 60% of commuters daily. Most of our people use taxis so it is important to listen to their concerns in order to make the industry a successful one,” Masoga said.

DA Leader to tackle issue of unpaid invoices of R634m YOLANDE NEL >>observer.yolande@gmail.com Democratic Alliance (DA) Provincial Leader Jacques Smalle intends demanding an explanation from Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan on steps to ensure legitimate service providers in Limpopo get paid for services delivered on time. In a media statement earlier this week Smalle said reply to a DA parliamentary question has revealed that the Limpopo government had R634 million in unpaid invoices, notwithstanding the fact it was now close to two years since several departments had been placed under administration. “This is a staggering amount of unpaid debt. Service providers are being pushed out of business by a government that does not pay its bills. Furthermore, this reply showed that as of 30 September

2013, there were invoices worth R59 million that were over 30 days in arrears.” He continued saying every effort should be made to pay service providers on time, whilst at the same time making sure that every invoice was vetted against fraudulent claims. What was clear, he said, was that the previous executive under former Premier Cassel Mathale allowed the backlog to build up and that National Treasury had not managed to resolve the situation. Unpaid bills put a serious strain on service providers relying on the payments to also pay their employees. “Some of these service providers were forced to close shop because of their inability to get their monies from government,” he concluded. Response is being awaited from the Department of Provincial Treasury.

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More earth tremors could hit Limpopo KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com

n expert from the Geoscience Council for South Africa has warned that the earth tremors felt in Limpopo this week will possibly occur again. Similar tremors where also felt elsewhere in Gauteng, Mpumalanga and North-West provinces. Earth tremors bearing a magnitude of four on the Local Magnitude Scale which is South Africa’s equivalent of the Richter scale, occured near Bela-Bela and could in some cases be felt as far as Mookgophong and Modimolle. Ms Michelle Grobbelaar, Seismology Unit Manager for the council explained that the tremors felt on Tuesday were felt both in Limpopo and in Gauteng, with the epicentre of the tremors hitting approximately 25 km south-east of Bela-Bela. Grobbelaar explained that, in layman’s terms, an epicentre is the point of origin from where the earthquake or tremor originated. She added that a tremor of this magnitude can cause chaos as it easily disturbs ornaments or

walls hangings in the same way a passing train or truck would in buildings situated in close proximity to a railway line or highway. When asked whether residents could now relax after the initial tremors, Grobbelaar answered that seismologists use a rule of thumb stating that if an earthquake or a tremor happens once it will happen again. “It has happened in this area in Limpopo before but it was never big enough for the media to report on. When it will happen again or on which scale it will be, we cannot pre-determine at all.” Grobbelaar says that compared to other earthquakes across the globe, this one is very moderate, but due to the scarcity of tremors and quakes in South Africa it is seen as big. “It’s not the earthquake that kills you, it’s the building.” If people are scared and feel threatened during such an event they should take the necessary precautions to ensure their safety. “Get under something solid in case something falls on you, the same counts for when you are outside. Stand somewhere where nothing can fall on you and injure you. Hiding underneath a solid structure also helps.”

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Lepelle Northern Water’s (LNW) Head of Communications, Mr Simon Mpamonyane in a press release stated that they have serious concerns regarding a bogus tender circulated to service providers in the province. The tender reads ‘Request for quotation for goods and services for Lepelle, RFQ: LNW 1011/13’. “The public is hereby warned that LNW never issued such a tender and view the use of both its name and logo in a serious light,” the statement read. He further stated that their stand on the referred bogus tender is: • The tender was not issued by LNW and its author is unknown in this organisation and

has nothing to do with this tender • The public is warned not to respond to this tender as it was circulated by the bogus company • LNW has no Supply Chain Manager by the name of Thabiso Muluko and no such employee in its books • LNW has since taken the matter with up the Police to investigate the person who could have done such a terrible act using its identity • LNW is not having offices at 22 Hans van Rensburg Street in Polokwane as indicated in the tender • LNW distance itself to this tender and warn the public not to respond to it or on its contents Contact Mpamonyane on 082 905 1830 for more information regarding this issue.

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The Department of Safety, Security and Liaison has come out tops following the recent South African Institute of Government Auditors (Saiga) awards, where they were announced as the best department in Limpopo on financial and non-financial reporting for the 2012/2013 financial year. The Saiga awards came about twelve years ago when a series of important awards were introduced to recognise the pursuit of excellence in annual reports published by all provincial and national department. Research done by the Saiga Technical Award Committee identified the following principal characteristics that form the basis of good financial reporting: understandability, comparability, relevance, reliability and technical correctness. The department also received a bronze award from the National Batho Pele Awards for the best department in the province and number three nationally on Promoting and Instilling Professional Ethics.

Department Head, Ms Nchabeng Tsebe is delighted that her department has managed to achieve these prestigious awards. Tsebe said the achievement can be attributed to the implementation of the department’s clean audit strategy and the improvement of the functionality of our corporate governance structures. “As a department we monitor and report on the five pillars of the clean audit strategy on a monthly basis through the different branches and corporate structures has borne positive results.” Tsebe thanked the team for their achievements and urged team members to soldier on so that a clean audit can become a reality.

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Polokwane residents are invited to attend the annual switching on ceremony of the festive lights at Flora Park dam today (Thursday) from 17:00. The event officially marks the start of the Festive Season in the city. Executive Mayor Freddy Greaver will on the occasion deliver his Festive Season message and is expected to then switch on the lights at 19:00. A firework display will round off the evening’s programme. Ms Tidimalo Chuene Communications and Marketing Manager at the Polokwane Munici-

pality said the festive lights event has proved to be one of the city’s biggest, fun filled events where people from all walks of life come together to enjoy the carnival. “Polokwane’s diverse cultural entertainment will be provided during the event and residents will be treated to a potpourri of performances by local artists. We urge people to bring along chairs,” she said. She added that local vendors will sell food, cold drinks and festive toys. “Since fireworks will be displayed we urge pet owners in the area to provide shelter for their pets. Residents can also get some advice from local veterinarians on how to keep pets calm,” Chuene said.

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he Provincial Government has welcomed 18 schools from across the country which will contest the national finals of the 2013 Metropolitan South African Schools Football Association (Sasfa) u.16 Cup which began at Seshego Stadium yesterday (Wednesday) and will continue until Saturday. PHOTO: HERBERT RACHUENE

Benny Sport Development Academy arrives at the Seshego Stadium for the opening ceremony.

Speaking on behalf of the MEC for Education and Sport, Arts and Culture, Matthews Mohlongo General Manager for Development Projects at the Department of Education said they welcome the future Bafana Bafana generation of players, their coaches, managers and their supporters to the province. “We also wish to commend the Sasfa leadership for affording us the opportunity to witness this much anticipated display of raw talent that will in future be the talk f the whole country. This tournament is the bedrock of football prowess in the country, and we therefore say to both Sasfa and Metropolitan keep up the good work,” Mohlongo said. Sasfa president Mandla Mazibuko said they are looking forward to a wonderful time filled with surprises, misses and adrenalin-pumping of football leading to Saturday when the 5th champion school will be crowned. “The Local Working Committee has assured us that all logistics have been put in place for a smooth and incident free tournament. Our heartfelt thanks go to the Polokwane Municipality, the Department of Education and the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture for opening all the roads and doors as we usher into this chapter of the Metropolitan Sasfa u.16 National Finals,” Mazibuko said. In a booklet compiled by the organisers, Executive Mayor of Polokwane Freddy Greaver said it is their pleasure to host a tournament that has been described as a key component of youth development through soccer. “We hope to witness the depth of football talent that we have in this country and I am equally excited to see how things unfold as the event progresses,” Greaver said. Regional Manager for Metropolitan, Grace Masehela said Metropolitan is delighted once again to partner with Sasfa in staging the 2013 Metropolitan u.16 Cup finals. “On behalf of Metropolitan, I would like to wish everyone involved the best of luck. We look forward to a week of excellent football and I urge all players to seize the opportunity and give it their best shot,” Masehela concluded.

Storm damages rural hospital, houses HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za Twenty five houses were damaged over the weekend when a severe storm hit the province. Mr Moffat Senyatsi, Spokesperson of Capricorn District Municipality said the villages of Malabo, Getroogte, Khureng, Rafiri and Hlakano in Zebediela and the Zebediela Hospital experienced severe damage during the storm. He confirmed that roofs of houses were blown off, houses were left water logged and some structures had fallen apart. “The Disaster Management team of the municipality is on high alert following the storm damage. The municipality joined the Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs to reduce the effect of the disaster and restore the livelihood of those affected by providing makeshift shelter (tents), blankets and salvage sheets,” Senyatsi said. Media Liaison Officer for the Department of Health and Social Development, Ms Adele van der Linde said the Zebediela Hospital’s buildings were hit from the west, roof tiles were blown away and rain poured directly onto the exposed ceilings. “The hail and falling tiles also broke some windows. The wards were flooded and patients were hastily taken to safer areas within the building. The labour rooms, post-natal units, anti-natal and foyer in the maternity ward were all affected. Also affected were the female and male wards, pharmacy, out patients departments and casualty, the residential area and the tuck shop,” Van der Linde said. She also mentioned that they were fortunate that no one was injured as the result of the hail storm. Mop-up operations continue and the department is currently assessing the extent of the damage, so as to fix the structure as soon as possible. “No critical patients are being cared for at the moment, so patients could be moved to other areas of the hospital and those that could be discharged, were discharged. Until further notice, patients will be referred to the Lebowakgomo Hospital, but the out-patients department is functioning as normal,” Van der Linde said.

Resident furious over excessive noise at restaurant RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com A resident who lives in the vicinity of Savannah Mall is furious about the level of noise generated from a family restaurant at Savannah Mall well into the early morning hours over the weekend. The gathering of over 3 000 bikers over the weekend in celebration of Sapa Yopa Motorcycle Club’s (MCC) fifth anniversary might also have been a contributing factor as several bikers met at the restaurant to socialise which resulted in late night parties and revving bikes. Savannah Mall Manager, Mr Lionel van Lis said management also received a complaint and the owner of the res-

taurant was confronted. “We are actually left in the dark as mall security said the noise came from a nearby house while the complainant reiterated that the restaurant was the culprit,” Van Lis said. The restaurant owner was warned to keep noise levels down in future. “The restaurant’s liquor licence allows them to serve alcohol until 02:00. Own alcohol is not allowed into the restaurant and customers are also not allowed to buy a drink and consume it in the parking area. We have also engaged with the Police to have a vehicle patrolling the area regularly and confirmed that Police will be present on Friday and Saturday to keep an eye on all activities at the restaurant,” Van Lis said.

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A musician captured in the mass of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFFs) who went to support their leader, Julius Malema, last Thursday.

EFF to launch in Limpopo early 2014 >> Judging from ever growing masses continuing to follow him, Malema still manages to draw crowds YOLANDE NEL >>observer.yolande@gmail.com

he Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) intend cementing their footprint in Limpopo with a launch of the structure and the party’s elections manifesto during an occasion in Seshego in January. According to EFF Limpopo Convenor Michael Mathebe the event was in the planning for mid-January. While on stage addressing the masses that turned out to see their leader after his brief court appearance last Thursday, Julius Malema alluded to the launch being on the cards. During his earlier court appearance Malema was informed that the legal matter was postponed to April next year for a ruling on representations made to the National Prosecuting Authority to have the criminal charges against him dropped. If judgment is against him, he would have to appear in court towards the end of September 2014. Judging from the formations that gathered for the night vigils on the eve of each of his past two court appearances and ever growing masses continuing to follow him, Malema still manages to draw crowds. From early last Wednesday evening his supporters met for a programme that

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema leads in dance during a mass gathering after his court appearance last Thursday.

continued until the next morning when they moved to an open parking lot opposite Polokwane Police station where they braved standing in the sun for the better part of the morning to listen to their leader speak. Among the mass of supporters a young boy in a green t-shirt caught the attention, his fist in the air as he posed for the camera. There was a significant resemblance to the leader on the podium for he could have been only a year or two older than a young Malema when he first joined the ranks of the ruling party, the same political organisation he is vehemently opposing these days.

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CANCELLATION OF A TENDER: LNW 11/13/14: APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT TO UPGRADE EBENEZER AND OLIFANTSPOORT WATER SCHEMES Service providers who bought the tender documents and made tender submissions are eligible for a refund to the tender amount paid. Sercvice providers who bought tender document and did not make any submission are also eligible for refund on return of the tender document to LNW. All claims must be submitted in writing to LNW SCM Unit before 31 December 2013. Any claim after the 31 December 2013 will not be entertained. All refunds will be paid electronically on completion of the LNW refund form by the 31st January 2013. NB: TAKE NOTE THAT NO BIDDER WILL BE ALLOWED TO ENTER INTO THE PLANT FOR THE BRIEFING SESSION 10 (TEN) MINUTES AFTER THE STARTING TIME OF THE BRIEFING. Tender documents will be available from Friday, 6 December 2013 at 10:00 from offices of Lepelle Northern Water situated at no.01 Landdros Maré Street in Polokwane. Tenders not submitted in the tender box on the date and time stated above will be marked as late tenders and will not be considered. Procurement related enquiries may be directed to Mrs Rose Mulaudzi on 015 295 1871 and Technical enquiries to Mr Alois Chaminuka on 015 295 1834 from 08:00 to 16:00, Mondays to Fridays. MANDATORILY REQUIREMENTS – Only bidders who have submitted the following documents will be considered, namely: • Original and valid Tax clearance certificate issued by SARS • Company registration documents • Proof of CIDB registration and Grading required • Completed SBD forms (SBD4, SBD8, SBD9) • Compulsory site briefing attendance (Fill attendance register) • All bid documents must be completed in full and in blank ink (No correction fluid is allowed) • Letter of good standing (COIDA) OTHER REQUIREMENTS(THE RECOMMENDED BIDDER MUST SUBMIT THESE DOCUMENTS WITHIN SEVEN(7) DAYS AFTER THE APPOINTMENT, IF NOT, THE APPOINTMENT WILL BE CANCELLED. • Certified ID copies of the company shareholders (Not copies of certified ID) • Proof of purchase of tender document • Municipal current rates account not more than three months in arrears should be submitted (Proof of address similar to address of place of office operation. Lease agreement with account statement or shareholders address acceptable as proof of office address. (Conformation letter endorsed by commission of Oath, note that before appointment this will be verified) • Implementation program to be within the clients stipulated timeframe for the bid to be considered. NB: The JV partners must submit both mandatory and other requirements for each company and both partners must have attended the briefing session SPECIAL CONDITION * For contracts above R1.5 million (one million five hundred thousand rand), the following special conditions apply: (i) Subject to clause, all bidders from outside Limpopo Provice must enter into a Consortium or Joint Ventures with local HDI/HDC or suppliers. (ii) the percentage of the contract value managed or executed by the local partner must not be less than 40% of the project value; Lepelle Northern Water’s Tip-off HotLine Speak out against fraud and corruption Anonymous fraud hotline Details Free Call: 0800 20 48 57 Free Fax: 0800 00 77 88 Free Post: KZN 138 Umhlanga Rock, 4320 Email: lepelle@tip-offs.com Website: www.tip-offs.com

“The Festive Season is upon us again. This age old tradition also marks the end of the year and the beginning of a new season. As a provincial government, we wish all those who will be travelling to different destinations, and those who will be coming to Limpopo a safe journey. All our roads have been upgraded to cope with volumes of traffic, but safety still remains with individuals. Our police and traffic officials will be on high alert. I call upon all Christians and pilgrims to the Zion City of Moria and other churches for a safe prayerful Christmas. Your prayers for the nation are most welcome. Let us utilise this Christmas and New Year as a time of reflection as a nation. We celebrate 20 years of democracy with joy and appreciation. Together we can still do more. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!”

CRIME shorts Alleged private parts thief appears in court A Polokwane man appeared in court on Monday on charges of violating a corpse after he allegedly cut off its private parts and then tried to sell it to a traditional healer. Const Tsietsi Lamola, Spokesperson for the Polokwane Police said Mr Joel Ranoto was released on bail of R1 000 and the case postponed to 18 March for further investigation. Lamola confirmed that Ranoto’s alleged violation of the corpse forced the family of the deceased to delay funeral arrangements. “The accused was employed to dress up the body but was caught by Police with the private parts in a container,” Lamola said.

Rhino poacher sentenced

The Makhado Regional Court on Monday sentenced Musa Simango to six years in prison, following a guilty verdict ruling on charges of attempted poaching, unlawful possession of ammunition and trespassing. The 19-year-old Mozambican national and two of his alleged accomplices were cornered by a game ranger near Punda Maria in the Kruger National Park in October this year. According to the spokesperson for the Limpopo Police, Brig Hangwani Mulaudzi a shoot-out ensued between the suspects and the ranger, who fatally shot one suspect and wounded the other, while the last managed to escape.

Child allegedly burned to death

Mr April Thabo Senkaka (37) appeared before the Thabazimbi Magistrate’s Court on Monday on two charges of murder and one of arson. He has denied bail and his case was postponed to 12 December to afford him the opportunity to apply for legal aid. Brig Hangwani Mulaudzi said the incident took place on Sunday when Senkaka allegedly killed his 22-year old girlfriend and his one-year-old infant. “He allegedly went to his girlfriend’s house, forced open the door and dragged her out where after he pelted her with stones until she was unconscious. He then torched the house where his child was left to burn to death.”

Suspect allegedly guns down mother and child

Mr Hulisani Makhaga appeared before the Levubu Magistrate’s Court on Monday after he allegedly gunned down his girlfriend and her mother. Makhaga appeared briefly in court where his case was postponed to 7 January 2014, pending further Police investigation. He is remanded in custody and faces two charges of murder and the theft of a firearm. Brig Hangwani Mulaudzi said it is alleged that he gunned down his girlfriend (19) and her mother on Friday following a jealous dispute. “He stole the gun out of his grandfather’s car and shot his girlfriend and her mother in the courtyard of their home before fleeing the scene.” His grandfather has also been charged with negligent handling of a firearm in terms of the Firearms Control Act.

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A moment in history as regiment gets freedom of the city body’s safety. We applaud their sense of patriotism,” Greaver said. In an interview with Polokwane Observer, Mphohoni explained the istory was made last Thursday freedom of the city is a military tradiwhen Polokwane Executive tion where the unit expresses their Mayor, Cllr Freddy Greaver beavailability for the protection of the stowed the freedom of the city upon city. “Members of the unit are Limpopo’s only fighting unit, deployed across South Africa, Regiment Christiaan Beyers especially on borders to secure during a formal ceremony the country in terms of cross and parade hosted at the border crimes. They also enJack Botes Hall. gage in international operations More than 200 soldiers especially where natural disasters paraded the city’s streets threaten the lives of people. With and on foot and armed with the parade we create a sense of the South African National stability and to create awareness Defence Force (SANDF) brass that Polokwane has a fighting band leading the way. The force geared to secure the safety parade in line was inspected of people,” Mphohoni said. by Greaver before the scroll After the formalities and receivacknowledging the regiment ing of the scroll the members of and bestowing the freedom the regiment enjoyed lunch with of the city was read and Greaver and other stakeholders. handed over to Officer in “At 18:00 the parade gathered Command, Lt Col Takalani again at the Noordelikes rugby Mphohoni. field where the South African flag In the Mayor’s address was lowered before the sun set he said it is an honour to be in order for soldiers to observe part of a rare privilege to pay the colours of the flag,” Mphohoni tribute the province’s only said. fighting unit. “We are having He added that the freedom of a historical parade which the city parade is also a way of grants Regiment Christiaan branding the unit. “We need to get Beyers the right of entry to our name out there and for people the city but also marks a to become aware of our existence. lifetime moment where an armed force subject themPhoto: RC Myburgh We invite people to visit the unit in selves to the leadership of Regiment Christiaan Beyers Officer in Command, Lt order to get enlisted. We are not only in need of soldiers but variPolokwane,” he said. He Col Takalani Mphohoni proudly displays the scroll saluted the parade by saying confirming the freedom of the city being bestowed ous other vacancies are available from time to time,” he concluded. that the regiment consists upon the unit.

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5 tot 7 Desember >> Die Kersmark word weeksdae van 10:00 tot 19:00 en Saterdag van 09:00 tot 20:00 by die AGS Taberna Dei Moederkampus, hv Jorissen- en Websterstraat gehou. 5 November to 31 January >> A retrospective exhibition of Limpopo artist Jackson Hlungwani’s work, including 45 works of art and unique documentary photographs, is held at the Polokwane Art Museum. Contact Amos Letsoalo at 015 290 2177 or visit their website at www.polokwane.gov. za for more information. 5 Desember tot 1 Januarie >> Ondersteun die Polokwane Kinder-

en Gesinsorg se Kersliggieprojek by hul kantore in Jorissenstraat 42A. Die tuine is elke aand tussen 19:00 en 21:00 oop en gesinne kan met hul piekniekmandjies kom ontspan. Skakel Lorette Bosch by 015 297 3326 vir meer besonderhede. 11 December >> The Limpopo Arts and Culture Youth Forum (LACYF) together with the Limpopo Heritage Foundation (LHF) and the Limpopo Arts and Culture Association (Laca) will be staging a peaceful awareness walk to support local artists at 08:00 from the SABC Park. Contact Ramuada Romeo (LACYF) on 074 807 3411 for more information.

Geniet die feestelikheid by Kindersorg Mariëtte Snyder >> mariette.observer@gmail. com Die kantore en tuin van die Polo-kwane Kinder- en Gesinsorgver-eniging is saans met veelkleurige Kersliggies verhelder en gepaste musiek sorg vir ‘n feestelike atmosfeer. Gesinne pak piekniekmandjies en kuier op die pragtige grasperke terwyl die kinders op die klimrame baljaar. Me Lorette Bosch, kantoorhoof van die vereniging sê hulle sien jaarliks opnuut daarna uit om die gemeenskap te ontvang omdat hulle die feestelikheid van Kersfees by almal wil tuisbring. Die tuin is tot 31 Desember van 19:00 tot 21:00 oop en kan gratis besoek word. Vir meer inligting kan die Foto’s: Mariëtte Snyder ver-eniging by 015 297 3326 Polokwane Kinder- en Gesinsorgvereniging se tuin met Kersliggies kan daagliks van geskakel word. 19:00 tot 21:00 besoek word om in die regte stemming vir Kersfees te kom.

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ANC Struggle continues In an opinion letter to the youth of South Africa, Mr Sipho Dikgale, African National Congress member of Ward 12 wrote: “You are the seeds of tomorrow. You are the pillars of tomorrow. You are the leaders of tomorrow. You are the machinery for tomorrow. You are the drivers of the future. Last but not least, you are the captains of the whole ship and if it sinks, who do you blame? Nobody but yourselves. The ANC needs your efforts to effectively bear the second struggle. This is not easy. It needs hard work and determination. We should sit back and reflect on our history and look at what contributed to our successes as the ANC. It was an initiative to face the adversity as well as resilience and commitment to duty rather than to struggle for power without vision. It is the past that defines our future. We should always look back at how those that sacrificed and brought about the freedom and democracy we enjoy today. It was through unity, hard work, commitment and finding the middle ground when things go wrong. Be united and shape our future. Do not be insatiable for power only. Our history tells us how some of those who were power hungry during the hard days fell off the ship. And where are they today? Some are still alive, others have died. They became political trash. They abandoned the liberation struggle through power struggle. All they could see was to become leaders but they had no vision.

Now that scrupulous and fake leaders have left the youth league, the league must sink its differences in order to prosper. At the end, everyone should be very happy and embrace one another. The youth should seek to identify an exemplary leader, who will unite and instil the spirit of patriotism. Hatred does not reward. The youth are the masters of their own destiny. Therefore, everything is in their hands. It’s up to them whether they destroy it or develop it. It is time our youth thought deeply about the challenges facing our country and its people, this must be their priority. We had good thinkers who thought about the liberation struggle and they have done their part. Now it is your part, to build this country, by not aligning yourself to the red ants, hooligans, looters, tax invaders, tender-thieves, and wood-workers failures. The ANC’s main mission is to carry South Africa and its people to greater heights. And to achieve that, we need to get rid of retrogressive tendencies such as personal hatred, tribalism, regionalism, vendetta and others. We should behave like one person from one mother and one house. Our choices, opinions and debates should not create enmity among ourselves. The word comrade should always prevail as it reminds us of togetherness and harmony. Get up, step up and be part of your future!”

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he cream of the Limpopo Police crop was announced on Friday evening during a star studded Prestige Award ceremony held in the city. The Prestige Awards serve to acknowledge a number of people who have through 2013 played in role in supporting the Police in their fight against crime. Business establishments and stakeholders were awarded for their contributions to the Limpopo Police. Complementary

certificates were handed out to several local role players, including banks and the media, for their role in combating crime. Members were also awarded internally with trophies and certificates meant to acknowledge, recognise and motivate the workers for their excellent work done throughout the year. Thohoyandou was awarded as the Police station of the Year, under the leadership of Brig Nelson Marungane. The Sport Star of the Year award went to Const JG Shabangu from the Maake Police Station while Res Sgt Mokangwe from Mote-

tema was awarded as Police Reservist of the Year. Various other awards were handed to officials who performed exceptionally in the line of duty. Provincial Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola said he was extremely proud of his officials and hoped that they would represent the province proudly on a national level as well as a provincial level. Right: Ms Nchabeng Tsebe (Department Head of Safety, Security and Liaison) awarded Liberty Life for their efforts in crime prevention.

Mr Mokone du Preez (second from left) with the Business Against Crime Award. Lt Gen Fannie Masemola (left), Ms Nchabeng Tsebe (Department Head of Safety, Security and Liaison) and Brig Hangwani Mulaudzi share the moment with him.

Ms Tinyiko Mashimbye (second from left), Community Policing Forum Chairperson of the Year is congratulated by Deputy National Police Commissioner Khehla Sithole (right) while Provincial Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola and Ms Connie Mametja (Polokwane Municipal Manager) look on.

Const Ntjwakae Nchabeleng receives the Detective of the Year award from Polokwane Municipal Manager, Ms Connie Mametja. With them are Lt Gens Fannie Masemola and Khehla Sithole.

Capt Radzilani Nemavhola was named Administrative Employee of the Year. With him are Provincial Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola, Genl Maj Kedibone Moloko and Deputy National Commissioner Lt Gen Khehla Sithole.

Lt Col Martin van Staden receives his award for Visible Policing Employee of the year from Ms Nchabeng Tsebe (Department Head for Safety Security and Liaison) while Provincial Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola and Deputy National Commissioner Khehla Sithole look on.

Brig Nelson Marungane from Thohoyandou Police Station receives the award for the Best Police Station. With him are Lt Genl Fannie Masemola and Polokwane Municipal Manager, Ms Connie Mametja.

Const JG Shabangu from the Maake Police won the Sportsman of the Year award. With him are Lt Genl Fannie Masemola, Municipal Manager Connie Mametja and Deputy National Commissioner, Lt Genl Khehla Sithole.

The Makhado Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit (FCS) won the FCS Unit of the Year award. With her are Genl Fannie Masemola, Ms Connie Mametja (Polokwane Municipal Manager) and Deputy National Commissioner Khehla Sithole.

Senior Admin Clerk, Ms Mary Ramutsui won the award for the Disabled Employee of the Year. With her are Lt Genl Fannie Masemola, Ms Connie Mametja (Polokwane Municipal Manager) and Lt Gen Khehla Sithole.

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Irate job seekers to march unto municipality >> Documents pertaining to more than 300 applications discovered dumped on business premises >> Questionable muni involvement in recruitment process on behalf of construction company YOLANDE NEL >>observer.yolande@gmail.com A group of irate job seekers is apparently

said Tlouamma. According to Tlouamma the manager of the LED section of Blouberg Municipality has invited job applications for general labour positions with a subcontractor responsible for construction of the solar plant since the beginning of the year. The hopeful applicants have been awaiting feedback on their applications, but instead learnt of more than 300 applications found in a black bag on the business premises, he said. The service station, it was learnt, is situated an estimated 400 metres from the gates to the municipality. Tlouamma informed Polokwane Observer that the disgruntled individuals gathered at the entrance to the municipal premises every day last week, some holding copies of their

planning to march unto Blouberg Municipality next week with demands for employment after applications for positions with a subcontractor on a plant constructed on behalf of a global solar energy service provider in the Vivo area were allegedly found dumped not far from the municipal premises at Senwabarwana. Their intended action will follow a week of toyi-tyoing at the municipal gates, explained Congress of the People (Cope) representative in the Blouberg Town Council Martin Tlouamma. The planned march was sparked by the discovery of documentation pertaining to more than 300 job applications, which were handed in with the local economic development (LED) division of the municipality, on the premises of a service station at Senwabarwana last week,

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MARIËTTE SNYDER >> mariette.observer@gmail.com

FOTO’S: AGDA MCDONALD

Dié donkies is verlede week deur me Agda McDonald afgeneem nadat sy gesien het hoe die donkiekardrywer hulle mishandel.

‘n Leser van Polokwane Observer het verlede week ‘n weersinwekkende geval van dieremishandeling beleef toe sy in die Matoks-area naby die Sekete Primary School was. Me Agda McDonald wat al jare klere aan minderbevoorregte gesinne in landelike gebiede skenk, het foto’s van mishandelde donkies geneem en haar afgryse daaroor uitgespreek. “Een donkie se agterbeen lyk of dit gebreek was en skeef aangegroei het. Die diere is vol stukkende plekke en die donkiekardrywer slaan hulle amper dood,” vertel sy. Mnr Johann Loubser, voorsitter van die plaaslike Dierebeskermingsvereniging (DBV)-komitee het sy ongelukkigheid oor die voorval uitgespreek. “Dit is

r u o y r o f u o y We t h a n k d n a t r o p p u s wo n d e rf u l s l a m i n a r u o r o f n o i s s a p d n a e f a s a u o y h s i w e W a d n a s a m t s i r h C y r r e M ! 4 1 0 2 s u o r p ro s pe

onmenslik om diere so te behandel. DBVinspekteurs sal so gou moontlik na Matoks gaan om die skuldige te vind en die donkies te behandel of te verwyder en die betrokke voorval te assesseer. As die eienaar die diere moedswillig mishandel, sal ons ‘n hofbevel kry om hulle te verwyder. Sou gevind word dat die persoon onkundig optree, sal hy opleiding van ‘n inspekteur ontvang oor hul versorging. Hy sal ook raad kry oor die behandeling van hul wonde.” Hy sê verder dat hulle spesiale harnasse vir donkies laat maak het en dit gratis uitgee. “Baie van die mense gebruik stukke sinkplaat om langs die donkies se oë vas te maak. Die harnasse wat ons vir hulle gee is duursaam en maak die diere se lewens makliker.” Mishandeling van diere in landelike gebiede is volgens hom ‘n groot kopseer daarom gaan hulle gereeld op uitreikoperasies om met die inwoners oor die versorging van hul diere te praat. Loubser doen ‘n beroep op die gemeenskap om sulke voorvalle aan te meld. “Met die hulp van die publiek kan ons hierdie mishandeling aanspreek,” sê hy. Vir meer besonderhede kan die vereniging by 015 291 1088 geskakel word. Naure kan die noodnommer, 082 804 0065 geskakel word.

Die man wat volgens me Agda McDonald die diere slaan.

Maak seker jou diere is die vakansie versorg MARIËTTE SNYDER >> mariette.observer@gmail.com

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Die plaaslike Dierebeskermingsvereniging (DBV) maan die gemeenskap om tydens vakansietye na hul diere om te sien om te verseker dat hulle veilig en versorg is. Mnr Johann Loubser, voorsitter van die plaaslike vereniging sê diegene wat met vakansie gaan moet dit oorweeg om hul diere vir dié tyd na ‘n diereherberg te neem. “Dit sluit visse, hamsters en ander huisdiere in,” sê hy. Sou jy besluit om jou hond of kat na ‘n herberg te neem, moet jy bewys lewer dat die dier al sy inentings ontvang het. Maak ook seker of jy die kos moet voorsien en of die personeel opgelei is. “Indien jy besluit om jou troeteldier saam te neem met vakansie, maak seker die omstandighede in die voertuig is wenslik. “Daar moet genoeg spasie en vars water vir die reis wees. Hou honde se leibande binne bereik om seker te maak jou hond hardloop nie weg as jy stilhou nie,” sê hy. Sou jy verkies om jou diere by die huis te los en iemand kry wat hulle sal versorg, moet jy seker maak jy los genoeg kos vir die tyd wat jy weggaan. “Dit is beter as die diere die oppasser goed ken en hulle sal gelukkiger wees as hulle ‘n bekende gesig sien. Oppassers moet die diere ten minste een maal per dag besoek.” Tref ook voorsorg vir die feesseisoen as mense vuurwerke in woonbuurte skiet wat jou diere in die harnas jaag. Die DBV is daagliks tussen 08:00 en 16:30 oop en kan by 015 291 1088 geskakel word. Naure kan hulle by 082 804 0065 vir noodgevalle bereik word.

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KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com

midst the celebration of 16 days of Activism against Women and Child Abuse, Thornhill Shopping Centre, Goseame Open Market, the Santa Shoebox Project, various business establishments and volunteers ensured the Red Shoe 5 km March against women and child abuse on Saturday morning was a huge success. Following the charity walk, Thornhill became a melting pot of excited faces as bus after bus of orphans and less privileged children arrived at the centre to share in the joy of receiving Christmas presents directly from Santa’s hand. Tears of joy flowed freely as some of these children received one of the few gifts they will be opening this year. Children from various orphanages and foster homes were invited to spend the day with Santa and his helpers. Samaritan Home and Hope for Children homes, Agape Home and Tiqvah Home were blessed on Saturday when their children received gift boxes sponsored by various business establishments in and around Polokwane consisting of necessities like toothpaste, a toothbrush, face cloth and soap as well as some sweets, educational supplies, a toy, an outfit of clothing and anything

PHotoS: KESHIA JANSENS VAN RENSBURG

Walkers return after completing the Red Shoe 5 km March on Saturday/ Thornhill Shopping Centre Manager, Ms extra the individual sponsor of the box wished Koerie Muller, would like to thank the following to add. The Project Manager for Hope for establishments for their input and assistance Children, Ms Maryna Kruger expressed her in making the day such a huge success: RAM gratitude towards all involved parties. “The Couriers, Kirk Distributors, Thornhill Spar, excitement on the faces of these children was Zebra Crossing Photography, Du Bruyn Obercontagious and we all felt blessed watching holzer Attorneys, Polokwane Sheriff’s Office their eyes light up while they opened their and Jan Siertsema. gifts.”

Christa Smit and Ben Smit were among the locals who took part in the march against women and child abuse.

Two volunteers happily donned clown outfits to the make day even more special for the children.

Abigail Ferns was all smiles and enjoyed the attention of the multitudes of children gathered to meet Santa at Thornhill Shopping Centre.

Mss Elvira le Roux (Santa Shoebox Project Limpopo Provincial Coordinator) and Koerie Muller (Thornhill Shopping Centre Manager) ensured the event ran smoothly and that all children took with them a memory they will cherish for years to come.

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KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com Operation Khanyisa, the Eskom led campaign aimed at promoting the legal, safe and efficient use of electricity has led to six suspects being arrested and appearing in various Limpopo courts recently on charges related to electricity theft. The six suspects appeared on 28 November, in three separate cases, in the Mankweng and Sekgosese Magistrate’s Courts. According to Ms Nomphilo Mashinini, Spokesperson for Operation Khanyisa, the six accused face criminal charges relating to the sale of illegal pre-paid electricity vouchers, known as ghost vending. The case of the two suspects who appeared in the Mankweng Magistrate’s Court was postponed to 5 December (today) while the two separate cases who appeared in the Sekgosese Magistrate’s Court were both postponed to 5 February 2014. The main suspect in the Mankweng case was released on bail of R100 000 pending further investigations. “Earlier this year two teachers from Limpopo were also arrested for the sale of illegal prepaid electricity

vouchers. The accused were released on bail pending further investigations,” Mashinini said. Mashinini said a similar case heard in 2011 saw two suspects accused of the sale of illegal prepaid electricity vouchers receiving a combined sentence of 111 years. “This was the first time that charges of racketeering were successfully explored in an electricity theft prosecution in South Africa. Around 112 arrests have been made over the past three years resulting in 60 cases and convictions on matters relating to electricity theft.” Eskom’s Energy Losses Management Programme (ELP) and its Operation Khanyisa campaign continues to work closely with the South African Police and the Hawks to also recover a number of ghost Credit Dispensing Units that are still in the hands of either individual criminals or syndicates. Mashinini adds that these efforts are starting to reap results as households and communities where enforcement efforts have been applied are starting to think twice about buying illegal prepaid electricity vouchers – thus helping to close down the market for the ghost vending syndicates.

Tzaneen farmers to meet with Premier RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com In keeping with a promise made to the province’s farmers, Premier Stan Mathabatha was scheduled to engage with a group of farmers in Tzaneen yesterday (Wednesday). This follows the first meeting between Limpopo farmers and Mathabatha held Polokwane Show Grounds earlier this year. Mr Danie Botha who initiated the meetings, said the Premier is conducting several meet-

ings with farmers across the province where issues in the industry are placed on the table for discussion and to find solutions. “Farmers from Letsitele, Tzaneen, Phalaborwa and Gravelotte were to meet with Mathabatha yesterday. We have already acknowledged the fact that meetings should be conducted in Makhado, Bela-Bela, Mokopane and Lephalale as well,” Botha said. He said that these meetings will be conducted early next year and the dates will be communicated to the farmers.

One big watermelon won at Shoprite PHOTO: MARIËTTE SNYDER

The Shoprite metropolitan Centre ‘Guess the weight of the watermelon’ competition was finally announced on Tuesday. A delighted Ms Tumiso Modiba (right) came closest to the mark with her estimate that the watermelon weighs 55,5 kg. The melon weighs a whopping 60 kg. The competition ran from 29 November to 2 December and Modiba walked away with the giant fruit. Branch Manager, Ms Vanie Chengalroyan (left) said shoppers can look forward to more competitions at the store in the future.

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mal everyday citizen in Limpopo, South Africa and the rest of Africa. “Limpopo is a young vibrant society and people with lots of small and medium business situated in the many villages throughout the province. We want to bring value to all of these enterprises, focusing on small businesses to ensure that the Vodacom brand and service WARREN BLUNT is available in all of these villages,” Khan >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com elaborated. Regarding golf sponsorships, Khan said he new Executive Head of Sales and Vodacom still hosts their regional events which Marketing for Vodacom in Limpopo, Imare good for networking with clients and the ran Khan was delighted with the turnout company still sponsors the Vodacom Origins of at their annual golf day that was held at the Golf event on the Sunshine Tour. At the prize Polokwane Golf Club last Thursday. giving ceremony afterwards, golf players who Having arrived in Limpopo from Cape Town won prizes consisting of the latest Vodacom in September, Khan says he is very impressed handsets expressed their appreciation for a with the great golf future day. prospects The pairof increasing of Thabo ing the Tshingange Vodacom and Cyril footprint Chetty took in the the first province. place with He has 53 points been visitfollowed by ing all the Joe Legora districts and Adam and is Milanzi in excited to PHOTOS: WARREN BLUNT second grow the The four-ball of Kenny Mboyana, Adam Malanzi, Jacob Phala, and position with Vodacom Jonas Legora that participated in last Thursday’s Vodacom Golf Day. 51 points. brand esZipho Ngobpecially in the rural areas where he sees huge eni and Papa G Moseki finished in third position potential for future growth. with 50 points. Nola Peceur hit the longest Khan added that for this very reason drive on the 13th hole for the ladies and Herbie Vodacom is investing significantly in network Fox repeated the feat for the men on the same infrastructure and technology to bring about a hole. Kenny Mboyana was nearest to the pin faster network and more efficient service to all on the eighth hole and Jacques Grobler hit his of their clients, from big business to the norshot closest to the hole at the 16th.

The four-ball of Norah Maponya, Bev Weijters, Cynthia Viljoen and Shertina Maremane add some glitz and glamour at the Vodacom Golf Day.

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Ndumiso Butelezi, centre receives his prize from Imran Khan (Executive Head of Marketing in Limpopo) for achieving a hole in one on the 11th hole during last Thursday’s Vodacom Golf Day. On the left is Vodacom Executive Head of Operations, Zakhela Jiyane.

Right: The second placed pairing of Joe Legora and Adam Milanzi, middle receive their handsets from the Vodacom management team.

The winners of the Vodacom Golf Day last Thursday were Thabo Tshingange and Cyril Chetty, in the middle, with Imran Khan and Zakhela Jiyane from Vodacom Limpopo.

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Lazy days in the summer sun MARIËTTE SNYDER >> mariette.observer@gmail.com The hot summer days are here and many are lucky to spend their holidays away from their offices. Whether you’re heading for the pool, lake, beach or just a summer party, here’s a few tips that can be followed when you purchase your fashionable piece of swimwear: • Darker colours can be slimming; don’t be afraid to mix them with prints. Colourblocking doesn’t have to be all about solid blocks of colour. A mixed-print swimsuit is just as stylish. • Crocheted accents lend a relaxed vibe and

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oester dié feesseisoen se samesyn met familie en vriende in die gees van welwillendheid, vrede en liefde. Maak mooi, maar behou die eenvoud - ook met geskenke. Gebruik wat jy in jou huis, tuin of stoorkamer het en kikker dit op met ‘n mooi lint, liggies, ‘n verflaag of span ‘n afgeleefde item op ‘n nuwe vars manier in. Alternatiewe geskenke wat meestal handgemaak is, is persoonliker en meer pret met groter betekenis omdat jy ekstra tyd spandeer het met die beplanning en maak daarvan, boonop is dit oorspronklik. • Vars groente of vrugte op ‘n spesiale kleurvolle servet in ‘n mandjie. As dit ‘n ou mandjie is, verf dit bloedrooi, heldergeel of grasgroen. • ‘n Pot met vars kruie soos pietersielie, roosmaryn of tiemie. Verf die pot en skryf die kruiesoort se naam op die pot. • Maak of laat maak ‘n skinkbordlap, tafeldoek, servette of tafelloper van materiaal wat daardie persoon se gunstelingkleure inhet.

• Gebruik ‘n ou houthanger en hang harte of kruise aan verskillende lengtes lint. • Hekel of brei ‘n kopband of klein handsakkie. • ‘n Goeie foto van ‘n besondere vakansie of geleentheid kan op ‘n skilderdoek (canvas) gedruk, opgerol en interessant gebind word. • Bottels gepekelde rissies, ingelegde vrugte, konfyt of blatjang is altyd welkom. Bind ‘n tou om die bottel met ‘n mooi kaartjie van bruin karton. • Maak ‘n Kersboom en gee dit as ‘n geskenk. Gebruik dryfhout of gewone oorskietplanke. Versier met strikke, balle, draadengele of wat oor is van vorige jare se Kersversierings. • ‘n Kerskrans van wilgerdtakke en kant met vetplante, gedroogte vrugteskille of bloedrooi vars appels spreek van liefde. • ’n Eenvoudige wit kers of ‘n groep kerse op ‘n ou skinkbord wat nuwe lewe gegee is met treffende goiinglint, tou of ‘n string liggies.

Limpopo Wildlife Resort (LWR), a business wing of Limpopo Tourism Agency (LTA) has set up reasonable and affordable holiday packages for members of the public for the Festive Season. LTA Spokesperson, Mr Mike Tauatsoala has recommended Bela-Bela Hot Springs and Nylsvlei Nature Reserve both in the Waterberg District as one the places to visit this Festive Season. “Everything is there. Those are perfect places for family outings. For a dip in that bubbling mineral spring water Bela-Bela is the place to be. At the Nylsvlei Nature Reserve visitors can enjoy a great birding and self catering camp,” Tauatsoala said. Shona Langa Nature Reserve in the Mopani District is also an ideal holiday option for game watching as it is next to the river and families can have picnics there. “The resorts are generally affordable, acces-

sible and incredibly wild. Most of our people, particularly families prefer taking day visits in the form of picnics to most of these resorts as seen over the years. There are lot of options there people can do lot of things, they can group themselves and undertake boat cruises on the Olifants River,” Tauatsoala said Mphephu and Nwanedi Resorts in the Vhembe District are also affordable places are reasonable. “These Resorts are close to the Big Tree and people love coming here to have an experience of the tree”. At Kruger National Park, people can go on day visits that are cheaper than booking in at one of the camps. Game drives are often cheaper and a very popular activity. At Sekhukhune District people can visit t Schuinsdraai Nature Reserve and the Flag Boshielo Dam for day visits and and picnicking. There is also Tšate Heritage Site-Historical experience of the Sekhukhune area. For further information please contact 015 293 3600 or visit www.lwr.co.za

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Take care of your animals during the Festive Season Mariëtte Snyder >> mariette.observer@gmail.com

“Do not be afraid to report offenders.” That is the message from Mr Johann Loubser, Chairperson of the local Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) regarding fireworks this Festive Season. He said the SPCA annually has their hands full during the Festive Season when frightened animals injure themselves or go astray because of people setting off fireworks in residential areas. “This is a big problem that is addressed year after year but to no avail.” He stated in a press release that cats and dogs respond to a much higher and lower intensity of sound than humans. They can, according to him, hear five to seven times more acutely than

humans. He added that, according to the Explosives Act no 26 of 1956 it is unlawful to discharge any firework in any building, on any public thoroughfare or place without the written permission of the local authority. He further stated that the act is enforced by die South African Police Service (Saps) and not by the SPCA. Referring to the discharge of fireworks on private property he stated that residents must first consult with the Police before doing so. “In some areas the discharging of fireworks could be an offence in terms of noise pollution. It is worth reporting any untoward or hooligan use of fireworks,” he stated. Herewith a handy guide for pet owners on keeping their animals safe: • Ensure all animals have identification • If possible, stay home with them. If you cannot stay at home, keep them inside and preferably in a room such as the kitchen where the windows are high • Attempt to mask any noise by drawing curtains and playing calming music at a reasonable volume • Put familiar and comforting things around them such as their favourite toys and basket • Provide them with something to do such as giving your dog a chewing bone or lots of catnip for felines • If your pet responds badly to fireworks, seek professional advice from your veterinarian • Make sure your pets have a hearty and nutritious meal around nightfall. This is likely to make them sleepy.

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Vir diegene wat religieuse waarde daaraan heg bied die feesseisoen die geleentheid om Christus se geboorte te herdenk, die uitruil van geskenke en tyd vir genotvolle samesyn met familie tydens ‘n tradisionele Kersmaal. Dit is hoe die Pratt-gesin hul Kersdag gaan spandeer. Pa Sys en ma, Charlotte is nie bietjie trots op hul drieling, Kayla, Simoné en Marco wat saam met hul ouer broer, Etienne hul dae vreugdevol maak nie. Etienne hou reeds vakansie op ‘n jagplaas.

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A message for the 2013 Festive Season from Cllr Lawrence Mapoulo, Executive Mayor of Capricorn district. “As we bid farewell to 2013, we take a moment to bask in the glory of the job well done throughout the year. “On the service delivery front we feel a sense of fulfilment with the hard work done in ensuring that more communities celebrate the Festive Season in the comfort of homes that are connected to water, electricity as well as decent sanitation. We attribute all our achievements to the ever present support of all stakeholders who have proudly associated with us throughout the year. As we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, let us remember that it is in this period that the burden of poverty is unfairly heavier to poor families. Let us therefore live up to the spirit of Christmas - the spirit of giving, to share and give to the needy, as we continue with our mission to make 2014 better than 2013. To motorists and pedestrians, let us observe traffic laws and be considerate to each other. We further urge you to resist the temptation of alcohol abuse and reduce incidence of crime and violence in our communities, especially against women, children and the elderly. Kindly use water and electricity wisely and keep disasters, in particular those related to water and fires, out of your festive celebrations. Remember to use our toll free number, 0800 666 777 to report disasters and all emergencies. Once again, the Capricorn District Municipality wishes you well during this Festive Season and a prosperous 2014.”

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Pietersburg Laerskool vereer toppresteerders

RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com Leerders van Pietersburg Laerskool (PLS) is Vrydagoggend tydens die skool se prysuitdeling vir topprestasies vereer. Op sportgebied is die Speler van die Jaar-toekenning aan Karla Kloppers en Tewis Willemse (landloop), Kayla Janse van Vuuren (jukskei), Ivan Beukes (swem), Inge Brits (sportmeisie, netbal), Minette du Preez (tennis), Franco du Plessis (sportseun, rugby), Megan Bezuidenhout (atletiek), Chené van der Merwe (hokkie) en Marco Pratt (atletiek) oorhandig. Marco en Franco deel ook die

Seunsatleet van die Jaar-trofee. Marjoné de Beer en Kyle Bridger is onderskeidelik as die junior Victrix- en Victor Ludorum aangewys. Op akademiese gebied word Kyle Bridger, Chantel Wreyford, Liezl Schoeman en Cleoné van Niekerk onderskeidelik as toppresteerders in graad 4, -5, -6 en -7 aangewys. Cor Müller is die Redenaar van die Jaar. Christiaan Stoumann is die junior Skaakspeler van die Jaar terwyl Jurgens Pieterse en Johan Swart die trofee as senior Skaakspeler van die Jaar deel. Jena Taylor is as dux-leerder aangewys vir haar uitnemende akademiese prestasies. >> Sien storie op bladsy 34.

Christiaan Stoumann, voor met Johan Swart en Jurgens Pieterse agter is vir hul skaakprestasies vereer.

Cor Mülleris is as beste redenaar aangewys.

Kayla Janse van Vuuren, jukskeipresteerder.

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hristmas came early this year when the Polokwane Municipality and Executive Mayor Freddy Greaver joined by a number of good Samaritans ensured that less privileged children around Polokwane were blessed with presents, sweets and a meal on Thursday. A truck and driver proudly made available by Isuzu Polokwane ensured all the children were safely fetched and brought to the Westenburg Sports Stadium, where they were greeted with refreshing juice and a hotdog before getting ready for some Christmas presents, almost a month early. Smiling faces and giggling fits were the order of the day as young and old took part in the festivities.

Karla Kloppers en Tewis Willemse is vir hul landloopprestasies vereer.

Ivan Beukes, swempresteerder.

Megan Bezuidenhout, Meisieatleet van die Jaar.

PHOTOS: KESHIA JANSENS VAN RENSBURG

Westenburg residents pose for a photo before joining the line and receiving their Christmas presents on Thursday. In front are Logan Whitehead, Shameese Whitehead, Turshania Whitehead and Augustine Whitehead. At the back are Natasha Vorster, Kerishnee Harmse and Whitney Whitehead.

Mersha Marshall holds one of the toddlers who waited patiently for their Christmas presents from the Polokwane Municipality.

Beauty Seloba (1) might still be small but she was more than ready to stand in line for her present on Thursday at the Westenburg Sport Stadium.

>> Hadashah Learning Centre held its Merit Awards event last Thursday during which the centre’s top achievers for 2013 were recognised for excellence achieved in different categories.

FOTO’S: RC MYBURGH

Liezl Schoeman, Kyle Bridger, Chantel Wreyford en Cleoné van Niekerk is toppresteerders in hul onderskeie grade.

The Senior Cultural Award went to Moteba Raphadu while Boitumelo Moifo received awards for most merits obtained and academic excellence in the Foundation Phase. Right: Mahlatse Raphesu (highest PACE average in Foundation Phase) and Phuti Moloto (105 PACEs completed in the Foundation Phase).

Marco Pratt en Franco du Plessis deel die Seunsatleet van die Jaar-trofee.

Marjoné de Beer, junior Victrix Ludorum.

Early Christmas for less privileged children

Dakalo Mokoditoa, Senior Phase, with the Servant Leader Award; Matthews Rachebedi got a certificate for making the Supervisor’s Honor Roll in the Senior Phase; Nkhumishe Maloba won the Futurekids Junior Computer Award and Mitchell Petzer was named the learner who consistently displays a Christian character. They were also elected servant leaders for 2014.

Inge Brits, Sportmeisie van die Jaar en Franco du Plessis. PHOTOS: HERBERT RACHUENE

Kyle Bridger, junior Victor Ludorum.

Chené van der Merwe, Hokkiespeler van die Jaar.

Minette du Preez, Tennisspeler van die Jaar.

Proud Hadashah learners, Tumisho Mathato, Rakunda Mathobo, Rorisang Matlala, Tumelo Raphadu and Heinrich Venter dressed up for their graduation ceremony prior to the merit awards.

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>> The rev meter remains in the red >> Not even a burst rear tyre could upset Cooper

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by the sound of it, that there would be no stop once the vehicle was in full motion. Cooper took off on two slow rounds around the oval track waiting for his father, Fred to join him in yet another Skyline. It was when I saw Cooper senior from the corner of my eye that Fredrick’s right foot

itting in the spectators’ seats watching a bunch of speed freaks racing around an oval track or a petrol head drifting his vehicle around a road marker or parked vehicle surely creates the wish with several people to be offered that race opportunity inside one of those PHOTO: SYLVESTER COETZEE vehicles. Drifting enthusiast Frederick Cooper and Polokwane Observer journalist, Polokwane Observer RC Myburgh after his in-car experience was granted that opportuat the Polokwane Oval recently. nity during last Saturday’s Polokwane Oval club race. The first time experience of being inside of a vehicle viciously spinning around a track while clouds of smoke erupting from the rear tyres is one that would be hard to match. Do not take the offer lightly to take the ride and don’t ignore the butterflies in your stomach while the Nissan Skyline with its 2,5 litre turbo engine is being carefully checked out. It is standard on the inside with no special safety gadgets or racing seatbelts. The only safety measure is a borrowed helmet. Although the seats are quite comfortable for such an old vehicle the feeling that the situation was about to change drastically would not leave my mind. When Fredrick Cooper, a drifting enthusiast from Mokopane started the engine I knew,

turned into a block of concrete. The rev meter remained in the red for the remainder of the ride. The engine performed well while the vehicle’s rear end continuously tried to overtake the front but Cooper is an expert in handling the back wheel drive Skyline and he operated

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the hand break and steering wheel to effectively make driving a drifting vehicle look less complicated than pushing a pram. Watching the rev counter I at the same time saw the heat gauge which measured much higher than in a normal vehicle. Nevertheless, the engine was totally capable of handling the harsh situation Cooper puts it through. For a moment the two Coopers’ cars drifted so close to each other that I thought I should fasten my grip on the door handle. One wrong move and we would be tickets. Only the knowledge that there were two pros behind the steering wheels kept me calm. Not even a burst rear tyre could upset Cooper. He just kept on drifting asking if I was familiar with the movie Fast and Furious Tokyo Drift. Drifting around his father’s vehicle parked on the oval track with a flat tyre deserved a standing ovation. With the smell of burning rubber located deep in my nose and tiny pieces of tyre stuck on my teeth as I could not close my mouth out of excitement, I got out of the Skyline only a little shaky. It was true fun in every sense of the word and we can surely take off our hats to the Coopers for their passion and expertise in motor sport.

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Onderneming: >> Kalahari Slaghuis Waarom het jy die beroep gekies? >> Kleinhandel en kliëntediens was nog altyd my sterkpunte Wat is die mededingende voordele van jou bedryf/besigheid? >> Die beste kwaliteit en goeie pryse Hoe leef jy jou loopbaanpassie uit? >> Deur seker te maak my kliënte is tevrede

New Tiger Wheel & Tyre strives towards customer service

In keeping with the retailer’s winning formula, the new store is stocked with cutting edge equipment to service its fitment bays, four ramps and two alignment bays. The store he opening of the Tiger Wheel & Tyre also supplies a vast array of the world’s biggest Polokwane Savannah store could not wheel and tyre brands including Continental, have come at a more opportune time. Yokohama, Hankook, Michelin, Goodyear, With a large portion of the city’s population Pirelli, BFGoodrich and Tiger Wheel & Tyre’s heading to holiday destinations there is always own exclusive world class Velocity tyre the all important matter of a vehicle’s brand. tyres that need to be in the best condiWhether you drive a regular, luxury, tion possible for the sake of safety. With high performance, ultra-high perforthe new outlet so conveniently posimance or 4x4, SUV or LDV, Tiger Wheel tioned in terms of passing traffic they & Tyre Polokwane Savannah has the are bound to be hugely busy. wheels, batteries, tyres and all essential Store Manager, Mr Hennie Fourie services that come with it to meet any and his team of professional technicians motorists’ needs. are eager to assist customers with top Tiger Wheel & Tyre now also stocks brand products and expert advice. Fourie automotive batteries, a trained technijoined Tiger Wheel & Tyre after comcian can assist in testing a vehicle’s pleting school. “I first joined a store in battery and if need it can be replaced Pretoria before relocating to Polokwane on the spot. “We stock one of the best where I worked as Deputy Manager of in-class batteries, ATLASBX which are the Polokwane central store for several fully sealed, 100% maintenance-free years,” he said. and backed with a 24 month warranty,” “We are focussed on professional Fourie said. It might sound unusual but customer service and all personnel have Tiger Wheel & Tyre also offers insurto pass months of training in product ance on new and used tyres. With knowledge and the technical aspects of X-Sure, the policy covers new and used the business. Tiger Wheel & Tyre stores tyres in case of serious damage with no in Gauteng are yearly winners of the waiting period. Fourie invites residents preferred fitment centres in the country to engage with one of the sales consultand with the professional and dedicated ants for more information on X-Sure. team, we might be the next crown Visit Tiger Wheel & Tyre Polokwane bearer,” he said. Savannah where every customer is “Our location is also contributing to treated like royalty and where service our success but also creates a more con- The professional team behind the expert service and advice at Tiger Wheel & Tyre Polokwane Savannah are Messrs JP Au- delivery is a reality. Visit them on the venient space for customers to quickly visit the store and have their tyres camp, Obrey Mabote, Kgomotso Masetloa and Joas Mathob- corner of Grobler and Grimm streets, Fauna Park or contact them on 015 296 changed or to make use of our other ela, in front. At the back are Messrs Hennie Fourie, Henry 0955. Visit www.twt.to for more inforservices. Polokwane is expanding rapidly Mothapo, Sam Ngoasheng, Ms Yolande van Tonder, Messrs mation and current promotions. towards Mall of the North and further Wickus Swart, Frans Pitsi and Jacob Letsoalo. RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com

East and soon we will be the centre of yet another business hub in the city,” he added. Not only does Tiger Wheel & Tyre Polokwane Savannah offer speedy and professional service but also a safe environment to enjoy a cup of coffee, grab a meal or even shopping at Savannah Mall while you wait for you vehicle to be attended to.

Volpes now open in Mall of the North Mariëtte Snyder >> mariette.observer@gmail.com One of South Africa’s most respected family-run linen companies, Volpes, The Linen Company opened their doors in Mall of the North on Sunday. Volpes is a home décor store that specialises in high quality bedroom décor, curtains and accessories. Clients who visited the store on Sunday enjoyed great opening specials that included 40% off on selected duvet covers and up to 30% off on selected curtains and bathroom accessories. Volpes was established in 1929 by Lithuanian immigrant, Mr Reuben Volpe. “He expressed the philosophy of the company in his typically straightforward manner, when he said: ‘I want to be able to look customers in the eye’. Trust, reliability and honour were more important to him than the bottom line, and these values still define the company today,” Ms Christine Normann, Senior Marketing Coordinator of Volpes is quoted to have said. The press release also quoted current Chief Executive Officer, Mr Chuck Volpe: “Not only does it make good business sense but it gives us the fulfilment of making friends while we do business. Whenever I’m not sure what to do, I ask myself the question: What will grow this relationship? It’s all about being guided by values.” Visit Volpes on the lower level at Mall of the North or contact them on 015 265 1288 to find out more about their special Festive Season offers.

Photos: Mariëtte Snyder

Right: In attendance at the opening of Volpes at Mall of the North on Sunday are Mr Adam Volpe, Marketing Director, Ms Lisl MacGorman (Financial Director) and Mr Michael Tuohy (Retail Director). Below: The friendly Volpes staff at Mall of the North is eager to assist customers with advice and practical ideas regarding home décor.

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Personal service contributes to success also not injected with water as so many other butcheries do. Kalahari also stocks a wide range of smoked products, including their famous smoked cheese wors, bacon, macon After three years as the owner of Kalahari (beef bacon) and Eisbein. A new popular Slaghuis in Ladanna, Mr Danie Jansen van favourite selling like hotcakes at the moment Rensburg and his team of experts with a are various deboned chicken pieces, including combined experience tally of over 90 years, has ensured the daily growth of his business a whole deboned chicken stuffed with anything due to the personal touch he and his staff give from bacon, mince or even cheese based fillevery client who walks through their doors. ings. These can also be made to your specific Jansen van Rensburg talks about his verifications. Month packs are also available shop with pride beaming from his eyes. This from R199 to R1299. Contact Kalahari on 015 establishment is like a family and every client 293 1199 to place an order and ensure swift serviced can be assured of having their every service. need met in terms of meat packaging, meat With Christmas lying ahead of us, Kalahari cuts and the precise item you wish to take Slaghuis urges customers to get ahead of home with you. the pack and pre-order the meat you will be “We have a motto in our store, we greet preparing this month as prices are sure to every client, no matter how rise and stock availability big or small, and we make cannot be guarantee when a point of thanking them everyone decides to shop at before they leave the store. the last minute. Pork roast, Many people have forgotten lamb roast, both available in old school manners and I deboned cuts as well, silverfeel instead of a client thankside, topside, stuffed chicking us after buying their ens, whole turkeys, gammon, product of choice, we need pickled tongue, hump of to thank them for choosbeef, pork and lamb roasts, ing us in such a cut-throat beef roll and pork roll are industry.” just some of the mouth-waterIn terms of quality, ing cuts available cut perfectly Kalahari Slaghuis boasts to our individual needs this with only the best products Festive Season. “Pre-packed available at the lowest prices roast stuffing packs are availimaginable. Each pack or cut able for the housewives who of meat is equally important, aim for convenience.” whether your monthly meat Be sure not to miss out on is bought or one small pack PHOTO: KESHIA JANSENS VAN RENSBURG their weekly Saturday special of meat for a quick meal. Proud owner of Kalahari Slaghuis, where biltong is on offer for “All our meat is A2 Grade R109.99 per kilo and droë Mr Danie Jansen van Rensburg, and the only lower graded wors for only R99.99. “Be with one of his top selling prodmeat we stock is for biltong. ucts. The Weekend Braai-pack sure to check the PoloC-Grade meat always makes consists of two T-bones, two rump kwane Observer for our the best biltong with what steaks, two pieces of wors and two middle and end of month is popularly known as “yel- marinated sosaties and is affordspecials. Like us on Facebook low fat” on. Our chicken is ably priced at R169. and follow us Twitter.” KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com These bids are subjecT To The, preferenTial procuremenT policy framework acT and The preferenTial procuremenT regulaTions, 2011, and The general condiTions of conTracT (gcc) and, if applicable, any oTher special condiTions of conTracT. bid no

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208/2013-1

Rehabilitation of Street (Ditlou and Khensani) in Seshego Phase 1 for IRPTS Project Within Polokwane Municipality

R300

14 Days

90/10 Price – 90 BBBEE -10

10/12/2013 In front of Jack Botes Hall, cnr Church and Bodenstein streets @ 10:00

17/12/2013 @10:00 At Old Council Chamber

CIDB 6CE OR HIGHER

Mannfred Gratz at 015 290 2085 or Bogadi Maebela 015 295 9914

208/2013-2

Rehabilitation of Street (Khensani) in Seshego Phase 1 for IRPTS Project Within Polokwane Municipality

R300

14 Days

90/10 Price – 90 BBBEE -10

10/12/2013 In front of Jack Botes Hall, cnr Church and Bodenstein streets @ 10:00

17/12/2013 @10:00 At Old Council Chamber

CIDB 6CE OR HIGHER

Mannfred Gratz at 015 290 2085 or Bogadi Maebela 015 295 9914

206/2013-1

Construction for phase 01 of the Polokwane Integrated Rapid Public Transport Network (IRPTN) Project Within the Polokwane Municipality (Work Zone 1 – Vermikuliet Street to Zebediela Street)

R300

14 Days

90/10 Price – 90 BBBEE -10

10/12/2013 In front of Jack Botes Hall, cnr Church and Bodenstein streets @ 10:00

17/12/2013 @10:00 At Old Council Chamber

CIDB 6CE OR HIGHER

Mannfred Gratz at 015 290 2085 or Bogadi Maebela 015 295 9914

206/2013-2

Construction for phase 01 of the Polokwane Integrated Rapid Public Transport Network (IRPTN) Project within the Polokwane Municipality (Work Zone 2 – Zebediela Street to Maropeng Street)

R300

14 days

90/10 Price – 90 BBBEE -10

10/12/2013 In front of Jack Botes Hall, cnr Church and Bodenstein streets @ 10:00

17/12/2013 @ 10:00 At Old Council Chamber

CIDB 6CE OR HIGHER

Mannfred Gratz at 015 290 2085 or Bogadi Maebela 015 295 9914

The Municipality shall adjudicate and award bids in accordance with the B-BBEE Status Level of Contribution on an 90/10 point system, 90 points for the price and 10 points for BBBEE Level of Contribution. Bids documents containing the Conditions of Bid and other requirements in terms of the Supply Chain Management Policy will be available for collection as from 05 december 2013 at the polokwane municipality - cnr. landdros mare and bodenstein streets, civic centre Supply Chain Management Office, Ground Floor (Left hand side of the security reception) - Polokwane. Prior to collection of the bid documents, payment should be made at the Rates Hall which opens from 08:00 to 15:00 weekly from Monday to Friday. Bidders who do not attend compulsory site briefing will be disqualified. No late, faxed or telephonic bids will be accepted. Bids will remain valid for a period of ninety (90) days. The Council reserves the right to negotiate further conditions of the bid and other requirements of the bid with the successful bidder. furthermore, council is not compelled to accept the lowest or any bid. Completed bids documents, fully priced, fully signed, fully initialed on all pages and original documents attached must be submitted sealed in an envelope marked: “bid name, bid number and bid description” should be deposited in the Tender Box at the Polokwane Municipality - Cnr. Landross Mare and Bodenstein Streets, Civic Centre - Supply Chain Management Office, Ground Floor (Left hand side of the security reception) – Polokwane on or before the closing date. n.b: no bids will be considered from persons in the service of the state (As defined in Regulation 1 of the Local Government: Municipal Supply Chain Management Regulations).

Savannah Mall competition comes to an end KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com

ms T.c mameTja municipal manager

After months of anticipation the winner of the Savannah Harley Davidson competition was announced on Saturday at the Banking Mall under the watchful eye of comedian extraordinaire, Barry Hilton. Mr Lawrence Campbell was the lucky winner after Hilton along with the newly crowned Face of Savannah winner, Ms Caitlin Hartley, drew his lucky ticket from amongst hundreds of other ticket holders dreaming of a ride on

THESE BIDS ARE SUBJECT TO THE, PREFERENTIAL PROCUREMENT POLICY FRAMEWORK ACT AND THE PREFERENTIAL PROCUREMENT REGULATIONS, 2011, AND THE GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT (GCC) AND, IF APPLICABLE, ANY OTHER SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT. Doc. fee Period Evaluation Compulsory of Ad- Criteria Site and vert. Briefing 10/12/2013 EM171/2013 Rendering of Laun- R300 00 30 Days 80/20 dry Services Price – 80 @ Old Counat Polokwane BBBEE - 20 cil Chamber @ 09:00 Municipality Game Reserve for a period of three years. 11/12/2013 Sealing of 30MI R300 00 14 Days 90/10 202/2013 Reservoir at Price – 90 @ Electrical Krugersburg BBBEE - 10 Board Room, Third Floor. @ 10:00 Bid No

200/2013

203/2013

Bid Description

Appointment of R300 00 30 days 90/10 two (2) Service Price – 90 Providers for SupBBBEE - 10 ply and Delivery of Electrical Materials for a period of three years. Maintenance, R300 00 14 days 90/10 testing and decomPrice – 90 missioning of 66 kV BBBEE - 10 TAP-Changers

From left are Barry Hilton, Frank Frandson (Harley Davidson SA), Mr Lawrence Campbell (winner of the Harley Davidson), Ms Karen Botha (Marketing Manager Savannah) and Ms Caitlin Hartley (Face of Savannah).

Mr. A B Muller on 015 290 2077

12/12/2013 @ 10:00 at Old Council Chamber

12/12/2013 @ 11:00 at Old Council Chamber

Mr. CJ 17/01/2014 CIDB 3EP @ 10:00 at OR HIGHER Pienaar on 015 290 2271 Old Council Chamber

Mr. CJ Pienaar on 015 290 2271

The Municipality shall adjudicate and award bids in accordance with the BBBEE Status Level of Contribution on an 90/10 point system, 90 points for the price and 10 points for BBBEE Level of Contribution. Bids documents containing the Conditions of Bid and other requirements in terms of the Supply Chain Management Policy will be available for collection as from 9 December 2013 at the Polokwane Municipality - cnr Landdros Maré and Bodenstein streets, Civic Centre - Supply Chain Management Office, Ground Floor (Left hand side of the security reception) - Polokwane. Prior to collection of the bid documents, payment should be made at the Rates Hall which opens from 08:00 to 15:00 weekly from Monday to Friday. Bidders who do not attend compulsory site briefing will be disqualified. No late, faxed or telephonic bids will be accepted. Bids will remain valid for a period of ninety (90) days. The Council reserves the right to negotiate further conditions of the bid and other requirements of the bid with the successful bidder. Furthermore, Council is not compelled to accept the lowest or any bid. Completed bids documents, fully priced, fully signed, fully initialed on all pages and original documents attached must be submitted sealed in an envelope marked: “Bid Name, Bid Number and Bid Description” should be deposited in the Tender Box at the Polokwane Municipality - cnr Landdros Maré and Bodenstein streets, Civic Centre - Supply Chain Management Office, Ground Floor (Left hand side of the security reception) – Polokwane on or before the closing date. NB: No bids will be considered from persons in the service of the State. (As defined in Regulation 1 of the Local Government: Municipal Supply Chain Management Regulations). MS T.C MAMETJA MUNICIPAL MANAGER

PHOTO: KESHIA JANSENS VAN RENSBURG

Professional Contact Closing Registration Person Date and Time Mr. R. Mo17/01/2014 N/A japelo on @ 10:00 at 015 290 2318 Electrical Board Room, Third Floor. 17/01/2014 CIDB 3CE @ 10:00 at OR HIGHER Electrical Board Room, Third Floor. 17/01/2014 N/A @ 10:00 at Old Council Chamber

their Harley Davidson motorcycle. Shoppers were also treated to a live comedy show prior to the draw. Campbell rushed all the way from Botswana where he is working as a mechanic, almost missing the draw due to arriving at the border post too late. “I just had a feeling that I was going to win and decided to drive through for the draw.” Although he is a qualified mechanic who will be able to keep his bike finely tuned, a motorcycle licence is the final necessity before drifting on the long roads on his brand new Harley.

Community invited for Miss Lim 2014 crowning MARIËTTE SNYDER >> mariette.observer@gmail.com The finalists for this year’s Miss Limpopo/ Teen pageant lined up at Bolivia Lodge to deliver their presentations on proposed charity projects to two of this year’s judges, Mss René Kidd and Katryn Barwise on Saturday. For the past four weeks the 18 finalists competing for the prestigious crown were involved in various community projects where they dedicated their time towards changing the lives of others. Their job was to makes drastic

changes and to prove to the judges that they will be able to serve the community during their year of reign. The points they accumulated will be taken into consideration during the final judging and crowning at Bolivia Lodge on 7 December. In addition the finalists also stand a chance to be crowned Beauty with a Heart, Top Model, Miss Congeniality and Miss Photogenic. Tickets to the event cost R350 per person and include the show and a three course meal. Tickets can be obtained from House of Asante Spa at 29 Jorissen Street. Contact Kidd on 083 284 3904 for more information.

PHOTO: MARIËTTE SNYDER

The confident Miss Limpopo Teen 2014 finalists before their appearance in front of the judges on Saturday.

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PROPERTIES

Property profile>>

December 5, 2013 >> PAGE 33

Dottie Fourie

What to expect of the property market next year T

he year 2014 is going to be a good one for residential property and those aware of the market trends should be buying right now. “From my point of view, the Absa prediction of 9% growth in house prices in the coming year is absolutely spot-on,” Mr Bill Rawson, Rawson Group Chairperson said in his latest press release on the topic. In Rawson’s view factors working in favour

of steady growth in house prices are: • The strong likelihood of inflation being contained below 6% and therefore interest rates remaining at low levels for most of 2014. “I think it is possible that, to give the right impression in the run-up to the election and show that they have South Africa’s economic growth at heart, the government will, in fact, reduce the interest rate by a further 0.25%,”

he stated. He said although this would appear to be no more than a token gesture, it would win the approval of the influential trade unions and other powerful bodies and it would help people to reduce their debt and have slightly more spending money and this augurs well for the housing market. • Increased infrastructural spending and the resultant job creation.

Agentskap >> Fine & Country Wat is interessant van jou werk? >> Die mense en verskeidenheid eiendomme Koop of huur? >> Koop eerder, dit bied sekuriteit en ‘n groeiende belegging Gaan rentekoerse eersdaags verhoog? >> Moontlik, maar eers in die helfte van 2014 omdat die ekonomie nie presteer nie en inflasie hoog is

“The funds allocated for internal development in South Africa have, so far, not been fully used and I see the state opening the taps further from now on and this will put extra cash into the consumers’ pockets as well improve the efficiency of our transport networks, roads and other infrastructural components,” he said. • The growing shortage of homes and the resultant willingness to pay above previous price levels. Rawson said the danger is that South Africa are already seeing in a few instances, that banks might find it difficult to ‘see value’ in some of the properties for sale. If this happens, home buyers may find 100% and 90% bonds harder to come by. In general, however, the demand for homes is increasing and this will have a positive effect on prices.

Location, location, location We have all heard the property experts citing the importance of location when buying property and while just about everyone knows that buying a home in the right area is vitally important, potential buyers are often uncertain as to what makes a particular location good or even great. “There are several key elements but these days it all really starts with safety. People naturally prefer to live where there is little or no crime. They want to feel safe in their homes and will pay a premium for this, which is why homes in gated estates and boomed streets generally fetch higher prices than similar properties elsewhere,” Mr Richard Gray, Chief Executive Officer of the Harcourts Real Estate Group was quoted saying in a recent press release. He stated that you can tell when you’re looking at properties in a safe neighbourhood because residents will walk around freely, take part in outdoor activities and interact with their neighbours. “However, you need to bear in mind that although communities do still exist where people don’t lock their doors at night, these will generally be further from schools, shops and other conveniences, which will lower their potential for property value growth,” he further said. Although property situated close to a good school has generally always sold for a premium, this has in recent times become far more important to those with school going children. Gray noted that homes in a suburb that boasts several top schools or which is close to a university will always be in high demand and enjoy better than average property price growth. The importance of having good recreational facilities and retail centres should also not be overlooked. Buyers are generally willing to pay more for convenience and will actively search for property in an area where the amenities meet all their expectations. “There are views and then there are views. Seaside properties which boast outstanding sea views are always going to be popular, regardless of the state of the economy. Although those in outlying coastal areas may command lower prices, they will still be more expensive than their inland counterparts,” Gray said. He noted that views and water frontage are important. “Wherever you are, someone will always pay more if the property has a great view from a hillside, or is on or near the water.” South Africa doesn’t have the best public transport system in the world and for this reason it was understandable that a service such as the Gautrain caused such a stir. “Those who were selling property close to the various stations quickly realised that they could well be sitting on if not a gold mine, at least a highly desirable property - and priced their homes accordingly.” Buyers may well pay more for living at the ‘right’ address. However it pays to remember that when it comes time to sell, their chances of making a substantial profit are far better than those who chose to buy a less expensive home in a less desirable neighbourhood.

e Michell082 303 9111 THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE BUYING AN INVESTMENT PROPERTY During December, many people explore the opportunity of buying a holiday home in their favourite destination. ooba, South Africa’s biggest bond originator and experts in home finance, have listed a few pointers to consider when you are investigating purchasing an investment property. “Buying a holiday home is a big expense and commitment, and the kinds of things you should consider are very different to your first home,” says Andrea Atkinson, ooba’s Eastern Cape sales manager. “You need to make sure that you know as much about the property and the local market as possible before taking such a big step.” She suggests asking yourself or your estate agent the following questions: Why are you buying the property? It’s important to understand exactly what you are buying the property for, as this will affect the decisions you make. If you’re looking at it as an investment, you need to be sure that you’ll be able to rent it out and that there is good price growth in the area. If you’re buying it as a family holiday home, be sure that it has the right amenities, and that your children are likely to keep holidaying with you for the foreseeable future. And if you’re looking for a retirement home, make sure that it is the right sort of property for a person or people of advanced years. “If you are buying for investment purposes, it’s important to separate your own personal tastes from those that will make the property attractive to renters or future buyers,” says Atkinson. “Have a clear notion of what you plan to do with it once you’ve bought it, so that you look for the right sort of property.” Can you afford it? Your affordability for a second property is calculated in much the same way as it is for your first, but the banks are likely to be more stringent. They will almost certainly require a significant deposit and will scrutinise your income and expenses closely to be sure that you can afford the monthly bond repayments. “Most banks are also unlikely to take potential rental income into account when considering your bond application, because they need to be confident that you can afford the property, whether or not it is rented out,” says Atkinson. You can use the calculators at www.ooba. co.za/calculators to work out your budget for buying a second home. What are the additional costs? Holiday homes are of course located far away from where you live. This being the case, it is likely that you will have to appoint a letting agent to manage the property on your behalf. You will need to consider the costs of refurbishment, maintenance, rates, taxes, electricity and water, as well as any levies if the property is an apartment or part of a development. You will also need to research the costs of insurance and security. Another very important consideration is furniture. Some holiday homes are sold furnished, and you should assess the condition of the equipment and furnishings so that you know exactly what you’ll need to replace and how soon. If the furniture is being itemised and sold separately, banks do not provide bonds on this, so you will have to pay cash for this. And you should obviously also bear in mind the transfer duties and legal fees and include this in your overall return on investment estimate. “With holiday homes, there are many different expenses that eat into your budget, so do your research carefully and adjust your budget accordingly,” says Atkinson. What are the tax implications of a second property? Remember that income from property rental is taxable, so if you are planning on renting your holiday home out, you will have to declare it as part of your earnings. Remember also that when you sell, because it is a second property, your holiday home will be subject to Capital Gains Tax. “This can be complicated to understand because it takes into account potential future price growth,” says Atkinson. “It’s best to involve an accountant to give you a projection of all matters relating to the tax implications.” What do you need to know about the property? As with any other property, you will need to check the building and the roof for any structural damage. Look for damp or weak areas, and any poor finishes that will need replacing. The seller will be obliged to provide you with an electrical compliance certificate, and, in certain municipalities or areas, a gas compliance certificate, a plumbing certificate and a beetle-free certificate. The beetle-free certificate can be waived by agreement between both parties. What do you need to know about the value and rental prospects of the property? Speak to more than one estate agent in the area to find out about local property price growth and rental rates. Find out about how many months out of the year you can expect occupancy – considering as well that you might like to use the property during rental high season. “You can also assess the going rental rates by searching for similar properties in the area online,” suggests Atkinson. A holiday home can bring great joy to a family, and if bought with caution and consideration, can be a good investment too. “By informing yourself carefully about every aspect of your purchase, you can set yourself up for a very happy future in your home away from home,” says Atkinson.

Polokwane Observer

Desember 5, 2013

HOUSE OF THE WEEK

Ster PArK - r2 400 000 - SeeFF Web: 266 396 FAmily home With borehole

Stunning property in Ster Park. Land size registered 1481m², very strong borehole and a lot of potential. 6 Bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, very spacious living and dining area, the most beautiful upmarket modern kitchen with scullery, 3 garages, 4 carports, flatlet, built-in bar and braai area. What a pool!! Stunning well maintained garden. Do not miss this one!! beautiful, peaceful area!!

Call KhomotSo moKoAteDi 083 264 7038 / 015 297 1140

PLOT PALMIETFONTEIN R3 010 000

EDUAN PARK

R1 750 000

WOODLANDS

R1 970 000

STUNNING PLOT CLOSE TO POLOKWANE BEAUTIFUL FAMILY HOME WITH FLATLET & BOREHOLE AN ABSOLUTE GEM IN POPULAR ESTATE (O) 015 297 1140 HOSEA MOLEKOA 072 485 5155

SERALA VIEW

R330 000

SOLE MANDATE

(O) 015 297 1140 HANNES OPPERMAN 082 594 3159

STER PARK

Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garages 2 Seeff Web: 310 236

Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garages 2 Seeff Web: 310 202

(O) 015 297 1140 CHARMAINE VERMEULEN 082 780 5844 (O) 015 297 1140 MANIE OOSTHUIZEN 082 809 3850

BUILDING PACKAGE SPECIALISTS

FLORA PARK

R984 000

SOLE MANDATE

VACANT STAND URGENT SALE! BARGAIN ... DON’T MISS THIS ONE ... 805M²

R1 640 000

NEW ON THE MARKET THE ALOES AND MAHLASEDI PARK

(O) 015 297 1140 CHRISTO 082 375 7434 or any of our specialist consultants @ the office.

BENDOR

R2 460 000

STUNNING PROPERTY, A MUST SEE... Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garages 2 Seeff Web: 311 096

(O) 015 297 1140 KGOMOTSO MOKOATEDI 083 264 7038

OLD BENDOR

R1 840 000

SOLE MANDATE

SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME

SOUGHT-AFTER ADDRESS + FLATLET SPACIOUS HOME VERY BIG STAND

(O) 015 297 1140 GERT VAN STADEN 083 386 6383

(O) 015 297 1140 MELANI LE ROUX 084 250 1300

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 Carports 4 Seeff Web: 310 201

CLEARWATER COVE

R2 840 000

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2½ Garages 3 Seeff Web: 303 065

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 Seeff Web: 302 730

(O) 015 297 1140 HANNES OPPERMAN 082 594 3159

POLOKWANE CENTRAL R1 200 000

BENDOR

SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME

SPACIOUS TOWNHOUSE

(O) 015 297 1140 DAVID MORABA 079 290 5197

(O) 015 297 1140 MARIETTE PRETORIUS 082 200 5227

(O) 015 297 1140 SUNET SCHEEPERS 083 941 7357

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 Carports 4 Seeff Web: 311 181

Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Carports 4 Seeff Web: 310 822

Do You Want to Buy or Sell Residential / Commercial Property? Call One of our Professional Sales Consultants

015 297 1140

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>> Haar ma is haar grootste inspirasie en motivering >> “Ek wil eendag die president word.” RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com

SOLE MANDATE Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Carports 2 Seeff Web: 311 059

FOTO: RC MYBURGH

Die graad 7-leerder van Pietersburg Laerskool, Jena Taylor is as toppresteerder tydens die skool se prysuitdeling aangewys.

R1 150 000

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 Carports 4 Seeff Web: 311 185

it verg ure agter die skoolboeke om die toppresteerder te wees, maar vir Jena Taylor, ‘n graad 7-leerder van Pietersburg Laerskool (PLS) is dit tweede natuur om so toegewyd te wees. Hoewel sy op verskeie terreine puik presteer, blaai sy nederig deur haar sertifikate en sê sy beplan haar dae perfek om genoeg tyd aan akademie en haar gunstelingsport, netbal te spandeer. “Ek glo dat elke persoon deur harde werk die vrugte van enige taak of uitdaging kan pluk. Ek het hard gewerk en een doel voor oë gehad; ‘n selfoon wat my ma vir my belowe het as ek as dux-leerder aangewys word.” Sy is nie net die toppresteerder in haar graad nie, maar het ook die hoogste punte in wiskunde en ekonomiese bestuurswetenskappe behaal. Verder word sy vereer vir haar deelname aan die Afrikaanse Taal- en Kultuurvereniging (ATKV) se Applous-koorkompetisie, Super 12-Bybelvasvra, redenaars en ontvang ‘n goue sertifikaat (88%) vir gedramatiseerde poësie tydens die Eisteddfod. Jena was ook deel van die o.13B-netbalspan wat ligawenners is. “My ma is my grootse inspirasie en motivering. Dit is aan haar te danke dat ek my laerskoolloopbaan op ‘n hoë noot kon afsluit.” Me Pamela Vercuil, ‘n onderwyser van PLS is vir Jena soos ‘n tweede ma en haar inspirasie. “Juffrou Pamela ondersteun my in alles wat ek doen en help met enigiets waarmee ek sukkel. Sy is die beste voorbeeld van ‘n goeie onderwyser wat daarna streef om kinders op te voed.” Jena gaan volgende jaar na die Hoërskool Pietersburg (PHS) waar sy haar akademiese prestasies wil voortsit. “Ek hoop om in die hoërskool ook goed te presteer sodat ek ‘n beurs kan kry om myself as ‘n rekenmeester of prokureur te bekwaam.” Jena reken sy sal dalk goed doen in die regswêreld omdat sy dinge bevraagteken en beredeneer. Die veelsydige leerder sê sy sal volgende jaar die samesyn tussen leerders en die goeie verhouding wat tussen leerders en onderwysers by PLS bestaan, mis. Haar raad aan leerders is: “Leer hard, dit is die moeite werd. Sit alles in en lewe elke dag voluit.” Haar lewensleuse is om konstant haar drome na te streef. “Ek wil eendag president word en ek gáán,” sê sy selfversekerd.

December 5, 2013

Polokwane Observer

ANTON 082 443 6039

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

POLOKWANE • R350 000

VACANT LAND! You can build a lock-up-and-go house! On a 538m² stand in a cul-de-sac street. In popular security estate. Opposite the Mall of the North! Phone your friendly by nature agent. BRENDA • 082 696 9227

KORAAL • R645 000

BENDOR • R923 000

FLORA PARK • R1 630 000

UNIQUE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY IN RETIREMENT VILLAGE! Spacious one bedroom unit in Koraal with lounge, kitchen with pantry, courtyard and carport in the process of being constucted. 85m² Under roof. Good quality finishes, excellent security, tranquil and safe environment. Occupation only for persons over 50. Reasonable levies. Call now!

A MARVELLOUS AND BEAUTIFUL NEAT FAMILY HOME.

AN IMMACULATE AND STUNNING FAMILY HOME!

POLOKWANE CENTRAL • R710 000

POLOKWANE CENTRAL • R1 968 000

POLOKWANE • R6 600 000

POLOKWANE • R1 940 0000

LOOKING FOR A GOOD BUY?

SITUATED IN NEW MEDICAL AREA!

EXCELLENT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY - WELL PRICED!

IDEAL WORK FROM HOME + RENTAL POTENTIAL. Large family home and for the nature lover a unique garden with indigenous vegetation not equelled in Polokwane. A separate studio ideal for doctors rooms - with own entrance. Well build and low maintenance. 2 Boreholes - irrigation stand size 2234m². Self-contained cottage with 2 en suite bedrooms.

Your search has ended. If you are looking for something in town - close to schools - this is it! It is not new but spacious with small garden. Good investment. Don’t miss out on this little gem.

Carports

Golden oldie with wooden floors, pressed ceiling and partially modernised in good condition. Perfect choice for the medical fraternity. Why not view this property. It might exceed your expectations.

Carports

POLOKWANE • R980 000 WELL SITUATED HOME! This home is for a family with the intention of living quality life with access to social activities such as schools, a shopping centre, highway and a medical facility. Fenced and with a security alarm system. Always ready to change your life by giving a home to stay. Carports

PRIME RESIDENTIAL STAND! Managers!! Here is your chance. In the vicinity of Mall of the North. Peace of mind security estate. Call now and secure!

MAHLATSE • 079 802 9927

SHEPSTONE • 072 458 4524

Carports

RETHABILE GARDENS

Carports

JACOB • 082 466 8366

Modern architectural designed office building. In prime area - gross letable area 555m². 18 Covered parking bays on stand 776m². Prior arrangement necessary for viewing. SIAS • 082 372 7265

BENDOR • R375 000

A perfect home for your family. Close to all amenities such as schools - garages - shopping malls and medical centres. Secured by walls right round and electric fence and lockable gates. Unbeatable value!!!

JACOB • 082 466 8366

LOUWRENS • 082 958 6632

ANTON • 082 443 6039

LOUWRENS • 082 958 6632

Ideal for all middle class personnel. Close to amenities such as Cycad Mall - garage - banks and schools respectively. Secured by walls and electric fence and alarm system - the yard is paved with a nice garden. This is for you. Avoid dissapointment!

Carports

SIAS • 082 372 7265

LEBOWAKGOMO • R400 000

SERALA VIEW • R650 000

ECONOMY AND VALUE - LAST ONE IN OUR SPECIAL SALE! Young couples - it is affordable! Close to shopping centre hospital and bus/taxi route. Very secured yard and well built.

STOP PAYING RENT! Lovely townhouse suitable for individuals and small families. Close to Savanna Mall - schools and churches. Wooden windows and security. Call now to make an appointment.

Carports

SHEPSTONE • 072 458 4524

PHASE 3: NEW RELEASE

BUY A STAND AND BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME TODAY

PACKAGES CAN BE STRUCTURED TO MEET YOUR NEEDS • PACKAGES FROM R364 000 • MANY OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM. PHONE NOW TO SECURE YOUR STAND Everything we touch turns to SOLD!

Please support us at Savannah Mall during December 2013 for our Christmas Blood Drive

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

Carports

SIMON • 082 476 8916

Buy NOW! General Price increase on 1 January 2014. Save up to 10% on Total Cost!

HOUSES AND TOWNHOUSES FOR RENT IN THE POLOKWANE AREA. CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION

JACOB SIMON SHEPSTONE SIAS VICTOR ELMARIE 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

NEWS

December 5, 2013

36 OBSERVER polokwane

Westenburg matrics enjoy farewell MARIËTTE SNYDER >> mariette.observer@gmail.com The Grade 12s of Westenburg Secondary School danced the night away during their Matric farewell held at Fusion Boutique Hotel last week. While the boys didn’t hold back on the charm in their tailored suits the girls looked sophisticated in their brightly coloured outfits. They were treated to a night they will never forget and said goodbye to their school career in style.

Dressed to the nines are Lutemdo Letsoalo and Lucky Mbhele.

Phui Mashilo and Pholo Ramoroko dressed in red, gold and black. PHOTOS: MARIËTTE SNYDER

John Nkhona and Elsie Mapokgole didn’t hold back on the bright colours.

PROPERTIES FOR SALE AND TO RENT

STANDS FOR SALE IN SECURITY ESTATES

Marula Heights - 704m² - R299 000 732m² - R311 342 809m² - R343 278 985m² - R400 000 Celtic Meadows - 718m² - R371 000 750m² - R371 000 804m² - R424 000 825m² - R519 400 827m² - R402 800 Woodhill Estate - 416m² - R318 000 492m² - R320 000 501m² - R388 100 507m² - R399 150 511m² - R403 000 539m² - R412 350 612m² - R447 650

BALULE NATURE RESERVE 21Ha Farm in the Heart of the Bushveld. This beautiful Farm offers you a Farmhouse, Storerooms, Dam, scenic views.

R2 650 000!! PRICE REDUCED!! Ster Park - H - R1 961 000 Ster Park - H - R1 908 000 Ladanna - H - R932 800 Town - Flat - R615 000 Bendor - T/H - R763 200 Penina Perk - H - R1 500 000 Fair View - T/H -R901 000

PROPERTIES TO LET

• Rabe stR - R7 500 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Modern Kitchen with dish-up, big living & dining room, 2 x Carports, Wendy House, Beautiful Garden • VooRtRekkeR stReet - R11 500 3 Bed, 2 Bath, Playroom, Study, 2 Offices, Kitchen with dish-up, patio with Build in braai, Playground for Kids, Wendy house, Garden • Plein View - R7 550 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathroom, Single Garage

WE ARE LOOKING FOR RESIDENTAL PROPERTIES TO LET. 100% PRE-APPROVED CLIENTS

Want to build your dream house? Want to rent out your property? Want to sell your property? WE STOCK A WIDE RANGE OF PROPERTIES FOR SALE. NAME AND WE HAVE IT. CALL US TODAY FOR ALL YOUR PROPERTY NEEDS. AGENTS: Sales - Ansie 084 503 8322 / Letting - Charmaine 079 529 7841 OFFICE TEL: 015 291 2622 | E-mail: ansie.pietersburg@justpropertygroup.co.za

Top left: Walter Nakeng is excited to wave his school career goodbye. Top right: LeeAnne KirstenMurugan joins the Matric Farewell in blue lace. Right: Lebogang Nkadimeng and Charmoney Leukes, striking in black and silver.

Lebogang Boshomane and Charity Lephale dressed in pink.

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CONTACT SAN - 072 159 5126

KONTAK STEPHEN - 082 558 3525

1) STER PARK: R1 900 000.00 Ideal home for entertainers. Beautiful finishes, 3 living areas, 3 bedrooms, stunning modern kitchen, double garage. Outbuildings which can be converted into a flat. Excellent security. 2) ELEGANT THATCHED ROOF RESIDENCE: R3 700 000 Prestigious property in upper town nestled in an awesome landscaped garden. 3 Bedrooms, 3 living areas, 2½ bathrooms, double garage. Garden cottage and wonderful entertainment area. For the most discerning buyer!! 3) WELGELEGEN: R1 780 000 Renovated family home with 4 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 living areas, double garage, pool, lapa, beautiful garden, electric fencing

HOUSES: 1) 2 213m² CENTRAL TOWN: Zoned Res 3/14 units – R 3 500 000.00 2) CENTRAL MED NODE: Zoned Res 3/11 units (1665m²) 3) SILVERKRUIN: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge/dining, kitchen, scullery, study, 2x garage, 2 carports, lapa and borehole. 4) VACANT STAND EDUAN PARK: R325 000 - 750m² 5) BENDOR – 4 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, swimming pool ect. 6) BENDOR – 8 Bedrooms, 7 bathrooms (executive property) PLOTS: 1) ROODEPOORT: 26 ha 2) HOUSE AT ARABIE (Boat optional) 3) LEEUKUIL 10 ha: Vacant plot. 4) N1 PRETORIA RD 8.5 ha FARMS: 1) LEGKRAAL: ± 380 ha Cattle farm 2) SHARE IN GAME FARM: WATERPOORT On the Sand River. House - R500 000.00 3) STERKRIVIER 850ha. 4) MARKEN - CATTLE FARM 5 000 ha 5) CATTLE FARM 600 ha - 30km from town, house, kraal etc. 5Ha under irrigation 6) MESSINA/ALLDAYS - CATTLE FARM ± 4400ha

PROPERTY FOR SALE

FARMS / PLOTS FOR SALE

KONTAK MATIE - 083 271 5259

1) 92ha IRRIGATION FARM: Close to Polokwane, enough water for ±10ha Price: R3 200 000.00 2) 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 3) 622ha GAME FARM: Close to Polokwane, neat 4 Bedroom house, 2 chalets, pool, braai area, cold room, workers’ house etc. Price: R9 000 000.00

DALMADA

FARMS / PLOTS FOR SALE

TO LET: RESIDENTIAL

CONTACT SAN 072 159 5126

1) Beautiful Townhouse: Welgelegen: R6,900.00 - Immediately. 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, single garage, open-plan living area. 2) Rooms with bathroom: 53 Compensatie St: R2,415.00 - Immediately. 3) Ladanna Townhouses: Modern and newly built. Duplex 3 bedroom: R5 800.00 4) Old Flora Park: Open-plan, 3 bedroom home. R9 000.00 - 1 December. 5) Flat on Plot : 20 km from city: 2 Bedroom. R3 300.00 Immediately. 6) Beautiful 4 bedroom house on plot: 20 km from city with pool and electric fencing. Beautiful area. 7 Dec. R8 500.00 7) Mid-Town: 1 Bedroom flat: R4 100 1 Dec. TO LET: INDUSTRIAL / INDUSTRIEëL

CONTACT STEPHEN TEl: 015 287 3300

1) Truck workshop with “gantry” office, good exposure. Big yard. Industrial: To let: 1) Laboria: 4,700m² yard with 2,400m² warehouse. (200m² - 400m²) 2) Prime industrial warehouse, 1200m² plus 200m² office on Dendron Road. 3) Industria: Next to NTK – Small workshop. 4) 320m² - 640m² - Close to SAB 5) Industrial stand: 1,2 ha, office, workshop etc. Excellent exposure and access. 6) Corporate Park - 500m² Office Space: 1) 430m² CBD with parking – Prime

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R3 800 000

THATCH ROOF BEAUTY - TWO SMALLHOLDINGS FOR THE PRICE OF ONE!! 5 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garages Thatch roof, 500m² house, 4,4ha in total for two smallholdings, strong borehole and 2 lapas. WEB: 301 660 119

Emilia 082 374 4680 RE/MAX Northland Realty Tel: 015 297 1863 ANNADALE

R720 000

RENTALS Dorp St

2 bed, 1 bath, 1 carport R4,200.00 Avail IMM. Atnet - Ladanna 2 bed, 2 bath, 1 carport R4,390.00 Avail IMM Waterberry 3 bed, 2 bath, 1 carport R6,600.00 Avail IMM Olive Grove 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 carport R5,000.00 Avail IMM Ladanna 2 bed, 2 bed, 1 garage R4,400.00 START HERE, INVESTORS WELCOME 2 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 1 Garage Avail IMM Great start for a young couple, well maintained townhouse to be Ladanna 2 bed, 2 bath, 1 carport R4,389.00 proud of. Avail 01 Dec WEB: 301 651 969 Penina Park 3 bed, 2 bath, 1 garage R4,800.00 Kgosi 084 513 6434 Avail IMM RE/MAX Northland Realty - Tel: 015 297 1863 Dorp St 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 garage R4,000.00 Avail 01 Jan EDUAN PARK R1 850 000 CBD 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 garage, R7,200.00 2 carport. Avail IMM Dada Estate 3 bed, 2 bath, 1 garage R6,380.00 Avail 01 Dec Bendor 5 bed, 4 bath, 3 garage, R33,000.00 5 carport, Gym. Avail IMM (HOUSE). Bendor 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 garage + R16,500.00 2 bed flat, pool. YOUR FAMILY HOME Avail IMM (HOUSE). 5 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garages This family home is spacious on a 1914m² stand. Including lapa Dalmada 4 bed, 3 bath R16,500.00 with built in braai and swimming pool. Strong borehole and lots Avail IMM (HOUSE) more! Flora Park 3 bed, 2 bath,1carport R7,150.00 Reneilwe 083 457 2022 Avail 01 Dec (House) RE/MAX Northland Realty - Tel: 015 297 1863 Broadlands 3 bed, 2 bath, 4 garage, R22,000.00 2 carport + flat. CHARITABLE Avail IMM (HOUSE) CBD 4 bed, 2 bath R8,800.00 CAUSE Avail 01 Dec (HOUSE) Bendor 3 bed, 2 bath, 1 garage R8,800.00 Starts December Avail 01 Dec (HOUSE) and ends Braamweg 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 garage R14,630.00 31 January 2013. Avail 01 Dec (HOUSE) Bendor 4 bed, 3 bath, 3 garage, R20,000.00 Contact our 5 carport + flat, pool, cinema. office for more Avail 01 Jan (HOUSE) information or see Gen le Roux St 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 garage + pool R9,500.00 newspaper Avail 01 Jan (HOUSE) advertisements Wilber St 3 bed, 2 bath,2 garage R10,700.00 to follow. Avail 01 Jan (HOUSE)

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December 5, 2013

Polokwane Observer

Local goldsmith lives her dream Mariëtte Snyder >> mariette.observer@gmail.com

idden from the public eye goldsmith Monique Olivier creates beautiful jewellery treasures in a storeroom behind her parental home. She shares her studio with her father’s tools, her mother’s garden utensils and her lovable Labrador puppy, Mia. She completed her National Diploma in Jewellery Design and Manufacture at the Tshwane University of Technology in 2009 and started her career by working for various jewellers in and around Pretoria. With her roots firmly embedded in Limpopo soil it wasn’t long before she moved back home. Here she carried on designing and manufacturing the most unique and stunning pieces at a fraction of the retail price. “I can offer my services at a very low rate because I cut out the middleman by working directly with my clients,” said the down to earth Olivier. She is grateful that she can live out her passion on a daily basis. “I live for getting up in the morning. “I’m my own boss and get to drink my morning cup of tea in my own space while I live my dream,” said Olivier who is quite comfortable with a blowtorch in her hand while she explains how she spends her days. “I’ve always wanted to be creative and am glad that I decided on the jewellery trade. I

Photo: Mariëtte Snyder

Local goldsmith Monique Olivier is at her happiest in her studio where she spends hours on end creating the masterpieces usually only dreamed of in your imagination.

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love working with people and seeing the approval on their faces is priceless,” said Oliver. She specialises in white gold and silver as gold is according to her phasing out. She sees herself as an entrepreneur whose sole purpose in life is to offer the best quality products to her clients. “One cannot explain the warm feeling you get when you see a bride to be walk out of the studio with a big smile on her face. It makes all the hard work and long hours worth it,” said Olivier. When she’s not creating masterpieces in her studio she loves the outdoors and camping. “I’m as happy as can be and I look forward to doing what I love for many more years to come.”

NEWS

December 5, 2013

38 OBSERVER polokwane

KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com Soccer players from Capricorn High School were honoured for their remarkable performances throughout 2013. The girls and boys u.15 soccer teams dominated in the Polokwane Central Schools League for 2013. This league includes schools like Taxila, Eagles Nest, Kushcke, Northern Academy and Noorderland High School. Both the teams went on to become league winners in their

Capricorn High School pays tribute to soccer stars respective classes after winning all their games and drawing the scores twice. A further accomplishment was handed over to the boys’ team when they were chosen to participate in the CocaCola u.15 Tournament where they completed the league and rose above as the winners in their circuit. After this the team made it through to the cluster level rounds and were eliminated in the District Finals.

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The u.15 Boys soccer team from Capricorn High School excelled on the sport field this year. in front are Lepara Ntsoane, Tetelo Sekonya, Itumeleng Ngoasheng, Selaelo Ledwaba, Katlego Malatji, Papi Masemola, Giggs Etsane and Duwy Selotola. At the back are Mustafa Juma (Coach), Kgatedi Marakalala, Mmaru Matibidi, Lindelani Nyathela, Tshepo Tjale, Leon Maphoto, Bokang Malahlela and Coach Gift Sithole.

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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: R1.4 Mil: View this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. The property is old but very neat and in an impeccable condition. Borehole. BENDOR: R2 375 000: Small community. Prime neighbourhood. 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with a study, family, dining and lounge, scullery and laundry. Corner house, plenty parking, lapa and a strong borehole. 1386m² stand. CAPRiCORN: Sole Mandate: R950 000: Not afraid of a renovation? Lovely 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home with wooden parque flooring in need of a do-up. Stand is 1 573m².

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SECURITY COMPLEX - FULL TITLE WOONSTELLE/FLATS - R910 000 Lounge/dining 4 bedrooms, bathrooms, TEL: 015 room, 295 4537/082 90022449 kitchen, tandem garage, Wendy house. HOSPITAL PARK SILVERKRUIN BARGAIN - R1 180 000 PRIME R2 750 to R2 950 - BigAREA 1 bedroom flat with Entrance, lounge, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, lounge/dining roomscullery/laundry, and bathroom. large kitchen, dining room, 3 garages. Flat: 2 Rooms, kitchen, bathroom. Don’t miss out!! TOWNHOUSE - EXCELLENT - R800 000 - BENDOR R2 100 - Bachelor flat with kitchen and 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open-plan lounge, bathroom. Parking available in yard. Walking dining room, kitchen, carport plus Wendy house area. distance in to security Provincial Hospital. TOWNHOUSE - BENDOR - R670 000 LADANNA 2 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom, garage. IN TOWN FLATS R2 340 Bachelor flat in -safe complex. Small R740 000: 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, garage. R800 000: Bedrooms, Carport. 2 bathrooms, garage kitchen and3bathroom. Prepaid and many more. electricity. TOWNHOUSES IN TOWN to R465 000 bachelor,lounge, R3 000 -from 1 Bedroom, bathroom, 3 bedrooms - R890 000. kitchen and carport. electricity. PENINA PARK - Prepaid TOWNHOUSES - EXCELLENT TOWN R645 000 - R715 000 R2 520 - Bachelor with kitchen and bath- R750 000 3 flat Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. BACHELOR TOWNHOUSE - SECURE room. Carport. Available January 2014. AREA - R430 000 Bedroom, 1 bathroom, area, R2 1610 - Walking distancekitchen/living to town. Bachelor carport. flat with kitchen- and bathroom. and IN TOWN GROBLER STWater - NEAR SCHOOLS REDUCED electricity-atPRICE City Council. - R1 910 000 - STAND 2 084 m² R2 950 - 1 Bedroom, kitchen Entrance, lounge,bathroom, dining room, study, and 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, scullery, carport. Prepaid electricity. 3 garages, servants quarters, alarm, borehole, irrigation. MEENTHUISE/TOWNHOUSE IRIS AMADEUS - GOOD BUY TEL: 015 295 900 2449 - R1 050 0004537/082 - PRICE REDUCED Lounge, dining room, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, TOWN

R4 100 - 2 Bedrooms, bathroom, lounge, kitchen, garage and carport. Immediately available.

2 garages, big entertainment area. BENDOR PENINA PARK - SHINGWEDZI PLAINS R4 070EXCELLENT - 2 Bedrooms,- R645 bathroom, 000 lounge, 2 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen/nook, kitchen and carport. Prepaid electricity. scullery, 1 carport, verandah. FLORA PARK - BARGAIN - R1 075 000 Available January 2014. - NEAT, EXCELLENT LADANNA Entrance, lounge, dining room, 4 bedrooms, full bathrooms, scullery,bathroom, pantry, R32700 to R4 200 kitchen, - 2 Bedrooms, 2 garages, storeroom, fenced. Borehole, patio, lounge, kitchen. Safe complex. swimming pool. Phone now! FLORA - HANDY MAN’S DREAM R3 300PARK - 2 Slaapkamers, badkamer, sit- R1 020 000 - PRICE REDUCED kamer, kombuis 2 Klein hondjies Tandem garageen forafdak. 4 vehicles, 6 underroof carports, storeroom. House: Entrance, welkom, koopkrag. lounge, dining room, TV room, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms,HUISE/HOUSES kitchen, scullery, fenced, full burglar bars, lapa with/ braai, borehole, Tel: 015 295 4537 082 900 2449 4 ceiling fans, remote gate. FAUNA PARK PENINA PARK - R1 290 000 - A MUST TO BE SEEN R6 780 - 3 Bedrooms, bathroom, lounge, 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double garage, kitchen, and lounge,scullery, TV room,dining diningroom, room, study kitchen, borehole, separate T/serv/T. garage. CAPRICORN - CHECK FOR SIZE -OU R1 IVYPARK 605 000 Entrance, lounge, dining room, TV room, 340 - 3 Slaapkamers, 2 badkamers, 3R7 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, guest-room with bathroom,eetkamer, laundry, 2 garages, 8 carports, sitkamer, TV kamer, kombuis, storeroom, boreholes, security, etc. opwas, waskamer en braaiTO area. FAUNA PARK - A MUST BEDubbel SEEN FOR THEmotorhuis. RIGHT BUYER - R1 930 000 Geen diere. Lounge, dining room, TV room, 4 bedrooms, guest toilet, kitchen,OFFICES scullery/laundry, 2 garages, carport, storeroom, swimming TOWN pool, lapa (46m²), borehole/irrigation, prepaid, remote gate, gas • ±40m², ±95m², ±112m² and ±128m², stove, electric fence, bachelor flat. excl. OFparkings HOUSES, STANDS, VAT. LOTS Covered at extra cost plus % TOWNHOUSES, LISTED, ALL AREAS, ratio rates separate. JUST CALL!! Water STIELERpayable AT 083at399 6669 + electricity municipality.

• 120 m² warehouses available in Ladine. MEDICAL SUITES AVAILABLE, VARIOUS SIZES. PHONE TODAY!

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Top-Kruinies se toewyding en harde werk word beloon

RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com

urro Heuwelkruin het Maandagaand met hul akademiese prysuitdeling leerders vereer wat die hele jaar hard gewerk en uitnemend presteer het. Carla Breytenbach is die beste presteerder in graad 8 en vakpryswenner in Afrikaans (88%), English Home Language (90%), lewensoriëntering (92%), sosiale wetenskap (99%), fisiese wetenskap (93%) en drama en dans (93%). Carla is een van die topvyf presteerders in die graadgroep en ontvang die Lize-Mari Bojé-wisseltrofee sowel as‘n Ysterorde vir ‘n gemiddeld van 92%. Joané Spies, graad 9, is die graadwenner met ‘n gemiddeld van 97% en ontvang die vakpryse in natuurwetenskap (98%), ekonomiese en bestuurswetenskap (100%), tegnologie (99%), sosiale wetenskap geografie (99%), lewenswetenskappe (97%), kuns en musiek (99%), fisiese wetenskap (98%), wiskunde (100%) en lewensoriëntering (94%). Joané word ook as die graadwenner aangewys en ontvang ‘n goue sertifikaat en die Luzanne Bothma-trofee. Sy verwerf

Carla Breytenbach.

ook ‘n Ysterorde vir akademie met die hoogste lof en word as die Voorslagkruinie aangewys. Lara van Niekerk wen vakpryse vir wiskunde (90%) en lewensoriëntering (94%) en is deel van die topvyf leerders in graad 10 uit en handhaaf ‘n gemiddeld van 85%. Sy ontvang ‘n Ysterorde vir akademie. Claudi van Niekerk, graad 10, is die vakpryswenner in lewenswetenskap (84%) en lewensoriëntering (94%) en een van die topvyf presteerders in sy graadgroep. Sy ontvang ook die Vuur en Vlam-trofee vir haar prestasies op verskeie gebiede. Graad 11-leerder, Werno Katzke is die graadwenner met 93% en kry

FOTO’S: RC MYBURGH

Stephan de Lange en Marike de Kock.

Joané Spies.

Lara van Niekerk.

vakpryse in Afrikaans (92%), Engels First Additional Language (90%), Rekeningkunde (93%), inligtingstegnologie (91%) en fisiese wetenskap (95%). Hy is een van die to vyf presteerders en ontvang ‘n Ysterorde vir akademie. Stephan de Lange en Marike de Kock (graad 6) en CJ Muller (graad 4) is ook as graadwenners aangewys.

Claudi van Niekerk saam met die uitvoerende hoof, mnr Eben Lingenfelder.

Werno Katzke.

CJ Muller.

Caregivers honoured at Mitchell House WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com The Mitchell House Junior Phase learners gave a special big thank you to all their caregivers recently. The caregivers are those family members who make sure that the small learners are comfortably taken care of by making sure that they are healthy, clean, live in a safe and protected house. They also educate the children in many different ways that make them laugh and sing. These people are their moms, dads, grandparents, aunts and uncles, sisters and brothers, nannies and teachers. The caregivers enjoyed performances by the Grade 00 to 3 children at the school’s multipurpose theatre, before going for a tour around the school. The little ones lead the caregivers to their classes at the end of the tour, to meet their educators and also individually presented a portfolio of their 2013 creative work.

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Mitchell House Grade 1 learner, Tasmia Jardine with her mom, Yasmin at the recent Caregivers Day held at the school.

Grade 0 learner, Reneilwe Magagane with her grandmother, Ms Martha Magagane and nanny, Ms Mahlodi Phoshoko.

Grade 3 learner, Ntsetselelo Baloyi with his mom, Ms Kgaogelo Baloyi.

December 5, 2013

Polokwane Observer

Harcourts Bakone

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

Buying??

Flora Park

R1 195 000

4 Walking distance from Savannah Mall

Bendor

R720 000 2

Townhouse In Bendor

Lovely family home in a good area, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and dining room. Bar, lapa and sparkling pool, great for entertaining friends and family. Wendy house, 2 carports in front and 4 carports at the back. Veronica C: 084 633 9420 Email: veronica.mohapi@harcourts.co.za Harcourts Bakone

Lovely 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, townhouse with open-plan kitchen and dining room. Close to Cycad and Platinum Park. This property is in a nice quiet security complex with lovely houses around only few townhouses around. Nice and beautiful complex.

Dalmada

Flora Park

R1 900 000 4

Beautiful garden.

This is a plot situated at Dalmada, with 2 hectares of land and a borehole, irrigation system and double carport.

Lesedi Park

House in old Flora Park

The area is quiet. Sitting room & dining room to die for. A lot of space outside, your kids will love it. Lapa, pool plus a playroom in this very clean garden. My advice to you, don’t worry about the bank, think about the enjoyment you will have in this beautiful built house and yard for you to make it your home. Close to schools and public transport. Call me today so that we can share the beauty of this house.

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

Just painted for new owners with spacious rooms, well maintained garden with paving. 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, dining room and 1 garage. Veronica C: 084 633 9420 Email: veronica.mohapi@harcourts.co.za Harcourts Bakone

R1 260 000 3

Well looked after home

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

R690 000 3

Are you considering buying a townhouse, house or stand? Call Solomon today on 076 105 6543.

Bendor

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

R580 000 1

Bendor Bachelors Haven Need independence? Then this house is perfect for you. It is private, with lapa for entertainment. Full of potential and has open-plan dining and lounge. Call me, view it, and let me know what you think.

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

Bendor

R787 000

1 1 Townhouse in Bendor Ridge Security is the best in this complex. Upmarket townhouses with a quiet residents. Call to view this modern home for yourself. Outspan Drive area near Cycad.

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

Selling? Considering selling your house, townhouse or stand? Call Veronica today on 084 633 9420

Eduan Park

R1 860 000 3

Neat and Spacious 3 Lovely bedrooms with 2 titled bathrooms, fitted kitchen and lapa. Close to Savannah Mall. Don’t miss out on this opportunity.

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

Seshego

R349 000 2

Bargain in Seshego House in Seshego with lots of potential. 2 Bedrooms with 1 bathroom, lounge, kitchen with units and a garage. Well looked after with nice small garden. with steel carport.

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

Penina Park

R1 250 000 4

Price Reduced

4 Bedrooms, 1 Maid’s room with shower, main bedroom has walk in closed with neat bathroom and 2 bathrooms, TV room, dining, lounge, well maintained kitchen with lovely units, scullery, closed lapa with braai area and pool. Borehole, huge yard, extras like alarm system, electric fence, burglar proofing on windows and doors. Fireplace, linen carports, wooden frames all around the house.

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

Our agents will be working this December. Solomon C: 076 105 6543 Email: solomon.k@harcourts.co.za Harcourts Bakone

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

Sabelo C: 082 409 8440 Email: sabelo.sibanda@harcourts.co.za

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

Shale C: 082 550 5057 Email: rentals.bakone@harcourts.co.za Harcourts Bakone

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

Harcourts Bakone

From all of us here at Harcourts Bakone we would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

Harcourts Bakone

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Seshego

Shale C: 082 550 5057 Email: rentals.bakone@harcourts.co.za Harcourts Bakone

Sabelo C: 082 409 8440 Email: sabelo.sibanda@harcourts.co.za Harcourts Bakone

Rentals

Woodlands - R5 000 - Townhouse - 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathrooms, 1 Garage Town - R4 200 - Flat - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Ivy Park - R5 000 - House - 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom Town - R8 800 - Townhouse 2 Bathrooms, 1 Bathroom, 1 Garage Town - R9 350 - Townhouse - 2 Bathrooms, 1 Bathroom, 1 Garage Penina Park - R6 600 - House - 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 1 Garage Ivy Park - R4 400 - House - 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom Bendor - R5 500 - House - 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 1 Garage Waterberry - R7 500 - Townhouse - 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Waterberry - R6 600 - Townhouse - 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 1 Garage

R800 000 3

Lots of space. Located in Seshego Zone 4, this is a perfect house to raise your family. Secure and fun space available for children. This spacious home can be perfect place for you. Huge master bedroom. The other bedrooms are generously spacious too. Hardly a brick out of place. The double door remote garage provides secure parking for the cars. This home is located close to shopping plaza, police station, schools and main road networks.

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Emdo - R3 300 - House - 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, 1 Garage Woodlands - R5 200 - Townhouse -2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, 1 Garage Flora Park - R5 500 - House - 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Ivy Park - R6 100 - House - 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 2 Garages Flora Park - R9 000 - House - 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 2 Garages Bendor - R5 500 - House - 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 1 Garages Fauna Park - R7 500 - House - 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 2 Garages Town- R7 700 - Townhouse - 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 2 Garages

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R1 120 000 3

Invest today 3 Bedroom house with 2 bathrooms, lounge and dining room. Beautiful landscaping with waterfall, pool and lapa. Enough space to extend the house. The place is quiet with nice neighbours and schools, garages. Amenities around this area. Mall of the North is not that far for entertaining your loved one on weekends and if you love shopping?

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SKYLIGHTS Cheap and easy way to get more light into your house. From R2 200. Dewald 0844 455 455 ___________________

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TO LET Prime property. Centre of Polokwane. 24 Grobler Street, next to Kentucky. 430m² @ R60m². Phone Allen 083 735 6789 Lotie 079 542 6015 ____________________

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RENTALS For all rentals in and around Polokwane. Phone Liane 015 291 3287 or 072 400 0662. What’s up on weekends to 072 400 0662 ____________________

PROPERTY FOR SALE

HOUSE FOR SALE IN DENDRON R250 000 cash buyer only. 9 Boom Street, Dendron. Owner 082 878 0184 or send an email for photo request to chrisdrotskie@gmail. com, attention Liane, or Liane 072 400 0662 ____________________ AFTREEHUIS HARTBEESPOORTDAM TE KOOP Ruim 3 slpkamer, 2 badkamer, dubbel motorhuis. Stoep, mooi tuine. Lewensreg met winsdeling. R1.2m Skakel 082 870 4504 ____________________

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1 BEDROOM FLAT IN TOWN Immediately available. R2 800 per month. Water incl. Has prepaid elec. Contact 072 102 2434 ____________________

TE HUUR 2 Slaapkamers, 1½ badkamer, sit/eetkamer, oopplan. Dubbel afdak, boorgat. R4 500 p.m. + Koopkrag. Onmiddellik beskikbaar. Kontak 072 596 2481 ____________________

WOONSTEL TE HUUR VANAF 1 JANUARIE 2014 2 slaapkamer, oopplan kombuis, sitkamer, badkamer, onderdak parkering & klein tuintjie. Veiligheidsmure & veilige area. Huur R3 300 plus deposito. Kontak Anton 072 476 7384 ____________________

RUIM 3 SLP HUIS TE HUUR TE SOETDORINGS Netjies en omhein. Dubbel afdak parkering. Veilige en rustige omgewing. R5 060 + dep + koopkrag. Streng keuring. 082 890 5862 ____________________

BENDOR 2 bedrooms, study, spacious, single garage. R6 500 p.m. Prepaid power. MôREGLOED Close to Oosskool. 2½ bedrooms. Prepaid power. Contact Hannes 083 361 6696 ____________________

3 BEDROOMS HOUSES & ROOMS Ladanna. Bachelor, flats & room. Bendor. Contact Andre 072 765 0507 ____________________ BENDOR 3 Bedroom, 2 bathroom townhouse. Garage, carport, aircon, braai, quiet area. Prepaid elec. 1 January 2014. R5 500 p.m. Contact 082 801 1487 ___________________

VEHICLES

I BUY USED VEHICLES FOR CASH Contact me before trading in your vehicle. Neels Joubert 083 459 7177 ____________________

GENERAL NOTICES

POLOKWANE/PERSKEBULT AMENDMENT SCHEME 446 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE POLOKWANE/ PERSKEBULT TOWN PLANNING SCHEME, 2007, IN TERMS OF SECTION 56(1) (B) (i) OF THE TOWN PLANNING AND TOWNSHIPS ORDINANCE, 1986 (ORDINANCE NO 15 OF 1986) I, Charlotte van der Merwe, being the authorised agent of the owner of the erf mentioned below, hereby give notice in terms of section 56(1)(b)(i) of the Town Planning and Townships Ordinance, 1986 (Ordinance No 15 of 1986) that I have applied to the Polokwane Municipality for the amendment of the Town Planning Scheme known as the Polokwane/

Perskebult Town Planning Scheme, 2007 to rezone Portion 3 (a portion of portion 1) of Erf 827, Pietersburg, situated at 47B Devenish Street, Polokwane, from “Residential 1” to “Special” for Medical Consulting Rooms, subject to conditions as stipulated in Annexure 154, namely: FAR: 0,8; Coverage: 60%; Height: 5 storeys; Parking: 3 bays per 100m² GLFA. Particulars of the application will lie for inspection during normal office hours at the office of the Manager: Spatial Planning and Land Use Management, Civic Centre, Landdros Maré Street, Polokwane for a period of 28 days from 29 November 2013. Objections to or representations in respect of the application must be lodged with or made in writing to the Municipal Manager at the above address or at PO Box 111, Polokwane, 0700 within a period of 28 days from 29 November 2013. ADRESS OF AGENT: KAMEKHO TOWN PLANNERS PO BOX 4169 POLOKWANE 0700 TEL: 082 456 3173 Fax: 086 614 9265 28/11 05/12 ___________________ POLOKWANE/PERSKE-

BULT WYSIGINGSKEMA 446 KENNISGEWING VAN DIE AANSOEK OM DIE WYSIGING VAN DIE POLOKWANE/PERSKEBULT DORPSBEPLANNINGSKEMA, 2007 INGEVOLGE ARTIKEL 56(1)(B)(i) VAN DIE ORDONNANSIE OP DORPSBEPLANNING EN DORPE, 1986 (ORDONNANSIE NO 15 VAN 1986) Ek, Charlotte van der Merwe, synde die gemagtigde agent van die eienaar van die ondergenoemde erf, gee hiermee ingevolge artikel 56(1)(b)(i) van die Ordonnansie op Dorpsbeplanning en Dorpe, 1986 (Ordonnansie 15 van 1986) kennis dat ek by die Polokwane Munisipaliteit aansoek gedoen het om die wysiging van die Dorpsbeplanningskema bekend as die Polokwane/ Perskebult Dorpsbeplanningskema, 2007 deur hersonering van Gedeelte 3 (‘n gedeelte van gedeelte 1) van Erf 827, Pietersburg, te Devenishstraat 47B, Polokwane, vanaf “Residensieel 1” na “Spesiaal” vir Mediese Spreekkamers, onderworpe aan sekere bepalings soos uiteengesit in Bylaag 154, naamlik: VOV: 0,8; Dekking: 60%; Hoogte: 5 verdiepings; Parkering: 3 plekke per 100m² BVVO.

Besonderhede van die aansoek lê ter insae gedurende kantoorure by die kantoor van die Bestuurder: Ruimtelike Beplanning en Grondgebruikbestuur, Burgersentrum, Landdros Marestraat, Polokwane vir ‘n tydperk van 28 dae vanaf 29 November 2013. Besware teen of vertoë ten opsigte van die aansoek moet binne ‘n tydperk van 28 dae vanaf 29 November 2013 skriftelik by of tot die Munisipale Bestuurder by bovermelde adres of by Posbus 111, Polokwane, 0700 ingedien of gerig word. ADRES VAN AGENT: KAMEKHO STADSBEPLANNERS POSBUS 4169 POLOKWANE 0700 TEL: 082 456 3173 Fax: 086 616 9265 28/11 05/12 ___________________ Environmental Authorisation for the development of Polokwane Eastern Boulevard (Polokwane Extension 124) within Polokwane Local Municipality of the Capricorn District Municipality was granted by the Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environmental and Tourism on 29 November

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OBSERVER 2013 (LEDET Reference number: 12/1/9/1-C50). Should you who wish to appeal against the decision referred to above, you must lodge a notice of intent to appeal with the MEC for Economic Development, Environment and Tourism, within 20 days after the date the Environmental Authorisation was issued (in terms of these Regulations no R543, 2010) by one of the following methods: By facsimile: 015 293 8317 By post: Private bag X9484, Polokwane 0700 By hand: 3rd floor, Evridiki Towers, 20 Hans van Rensburg Street, Polokwane, 0699 The procedure pertaining to the appeal process is detailed in Chapter 7 of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act 107 of 1998) Regulations no R543, 2010. A copy of the Environmental Authorisation is available at AGES, 120 Marshall Street, Polokwane. For any enquiries please contact AGES at the fol-

YOUR Career finder in LIMPOPO Quality SyStem Controller the applicant needs to meet the following minimum criteria

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I, Mr J.P Mashamaite (ID: 780406 5637 082) of Tsontswane a Mabetha Holdings (Pty) Ltd hereby apply to Aganang Municipality for permission to occupy land at Elberfield farm, Ga-Matlala a Thaba area. The land was granted to me by the community of Hwibi village and Bakone Traditional Council for use as a service centre which includes a filling station, spares and scrap yard. The site coordinates are 23°41’42” South and 28°52’52” East. Contact details of applicant: J.P Mashamaite Director of Tsontswane ya Mabetha Holdings (Pty) Ltd PO Box 1737 Mokopane 0600 083 241 5680 079 343 8234 05/12 ___________________

ASSESSOR/ MODERATORS NEEDED Well established training company is seeking passionate Facilitator/ Assessors/ Moderator with a min 2 years’ experience in the training industry. TETA registration on the following Unit Standards are prerequisites: US8038, US8039 Applicants must reside in Polokwane. Send CV to jobs@etsc.co.za

a minimum of three contactable references and your CV to be delivered at reception, 9 Yster Street, Ladine, Polokwane or e-mailed to ngoako@hillary.co.za A response to this advertisement places the company under no obligation to interview or make an appointment

The Limpopo Gambling Board has the following challenging career opportunity

SECRETARY (1 Vacancy) This position reports to the Senior Manager Legal Services.

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Limpopo Tourism Agency (LTA) is a schedule 3c parastatal mandated in terms of Limpopo Tourism Act No.2: 2009 to amongst other things provide for the establishment and sustainable development, management, promotion of tourism in Limpopo and to provide for the registration of tourism amenities. LTA with an environment that encourages innovation, creativity and self-management, has the following challenging and financially rewarding position at their Head Office in Polokwane. Limpopo Tourism Agency is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially of race, gender and disability. Post MANAGER SUPPLY CHAIN Ref 003/13 Salary Market Related Cost To Company Including Benefits Negotiable Centre Polokwane Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Financial Management/Supply Chain Management/Law/Economics/Logistics/ Administration or equivalent. • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in supply chain management, accounting/financial management. • Valid driver’s licence Knowledge • Practical & credible experience and exposure with regards to the PFMA, Treasury regulations, PPPFA, SCM Practice notes, BBBEE and all pertinent regulations and prescripts. Skills & Attributes • Analytical and innovative thinking. Ability to work under pressure; leadership skills; • Quality oriented; written and verbal communication skills; strategic thinking skills; • Negotiation skills; people development skills; willingness to travel; computer literacy, conflict management; written and verbal communication skills; ability to interpret and apply policies, analytical and innovative thinking; decision making, coordination and monitoring skills. • Good interpersonal relations. Duties • Assist in developing and implementing procurement strategies and SCM Policies. • Responsible for effective functioning of demand, acquisition, logistics, disposal and asset management. • Safekeeping of contracts/SLA’s and management thereof. • Ensure timeous monthly reporting to Provincial Treasury. • Assist with resolution and audit queries relating to SCM. • Management of the secretariat of the bid committees. • Ensure regular updating of supplier‘s database. • Identification of appropriate sources of procurement for the organisation including marketing research for price competitiveness. • Prepare monthly reports in respect of the SCM activities. • Assist with the review of policies & procedures relating to SCM. • Attend to staff queries and ensure that there are no unsolved issues relating to procurement. Notes: An application letter, together with a concise CV and certified copies of ID and qualifications can be addressed to The Executive Human Resources and hand delivered at ERF 92/688, Portion 2 Southern Gateway EXT 4 N1 Main Road, Polokwane or mail to Box 2814; Polokwane; 0700. No e-mailed or faxed applications will be considered. Enquiries: Malebo Mojapelo at 015 293 3600/3735 Closing date: 13 December 2013 PLEASE NOTE: All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks. (Verification of qualifications, criminal record checks and security vetting). If you do not receive any response within three months, please accept that your application was not successful.

Key responsibilities for the position are as follows: • Typing and handling correspondence, reports and general documents. • Telephone and diary management. • Records management. • National and International travel arrangements. • General office administration. The candidate should have the following competencies and/or skills: • Good interpersonal and people skills. • Time management and prioritising. • Computer skilled in MS Office, MS Outlook and Power point. • Event management. • Good office management skills. • Fluency in English. • Good business and writing skills. Qualification and experience: .Grade 12 and/or office administration qualification. .Two years relevant experience Remuneration: R192,157.11 plus housing allowance NB: A successful candidate will be subjected to probity before engagement to determine suitability. Interested candidates must send their applications accompanied by a covering letter, certified copies of qualifications, certified ID copy and their Curriculum Vitae to: The Chief Executive Officer, Limpopo Gambling Board, Private bag X9520, Polokwane, 0700 or by hand delivery to: Limpopo Gambling Board, No 8 Hans van Rensburg Street, Polokwane. Faxed or E-Mailed applications will not be considered. Closing date: 12 December 2013 at 14:00 NB. If no response is received within one month of the closing date, applicants are advised to consider their applications unsuccessful. The Limpopo Gambling Board is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and to this extent conducts targeted recruitment for previously disadvantaged individuals. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The institution is established for the purpose of regulating gambling activities in the Limpopo Province. The Limpopo Gambling Board Promotes Responsible Gambling

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Hoë hakke in veldtog teen mishandelde vroue en kinders RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com

ans, vroue en kinders het Saterdag byna vier kilometer in hoëhakskoene om die Peter Mokaba Stadion gestap om die bewusmakingsveldtog van geweld teen vroue en kinders te steun. Die tweede Brothers and Sisters in Heelsprojek is deur mnr David Booth in die stad geïnisieer. “Meer as 40 het vanjaar die lang pad in hoë

hakke aangedurf,” sê hy. Booth glo volgende jaar sal nog meer mense die projek steun. Die geld sal meehelp om verskeie instansies wat verkragte en mishandelde vroue en kinders help, op te knap sodat slagoffers gemaklik en veilig kan voel terwyl hulle hul traumatiese ondervindings deel en verwerk. Brothers and Sisters in Heels word tydens die nasionale 16 dae van aktivisme teen die geweld teen vroue en kinders gehou. Mans wat nie kans gesien het vir hoë hakke nie, het in rokke opgedaag.

FOTO’S: RC MYBURGH

Inisieerder en organiseerder van die Brothers and Sister in Heels-projek, mnr David Booth wys sy hoëhakskoene waarmee hy die vier kilometer voltooi het.

Christopher Barrett en Michael Joubert steun die Brothers and Sister in Heels-projek.

TWS Service Centre-personeel is Lynnmarie Ströh, Rassie Labuschagne en Johan Liebenberg met mee Anrie Palm en Henriette Liebenberg in die middel. Agter is mee Chantelle Ströh, Bernadine Hall, mnre Maverick Grief, Stefan Ströh, me Meisie Palm, Berenice Botha met baba Laura-lai en mnr Jay Bekker.

Hulporganiseerders, mee Elsa du Plessis, Lizelle Martens en Michelle Fowlds by die registrasietafel.

Die wat nie vir hoë hakke kans gesien het nie het rokke gedra. Clover Polokwane se personeel wat deelgeneem het, is mnr Nash Arjoon, me Irene Duvenhage, mnre Patrick Hlungwane en Norman Mdavula. Agter is mnr Solly Thobane, me Lizette van der Walt, mnre Moses Kgatla, Deon Chetty en Kwena Motona.

PHOTO: WARREN BLUNT

Personal Assistant / Admin in Polokwane MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • • • • •

Matric/ Grade 12 Computer literate Good communication skills Must be able to work under pressure Previous PA / Admin experience will be an advantage

Warehouse Manager in Polokwane

Rental administRatoR A vacancy is available at a National Franchise branch.

The following skills and experience are required: * Matric and tertiary qualifications in bookkeeping. * 5 Years minimum experience in bookkeeping and/or rental administration. * Interpersonal and management skills. * Salary will be based on qualification, skills and previous experience. Fax CV of no more than 3 pages to 015 295 4255

Junior cricketers padded up for Bloemfontein WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com The Limpopo Impala u.13 cricket team has had a number of warmup matches in preparation for the Cricket South Africa u.13 National Cricket Week that will be held

in Bloemfontein from 7 to 11 December. The cream of the province’s primary school cricketers are looking forward to representing Limpopo at the tournament and to test their cricketing skills against the country’s best young cricketers.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • • • • •

Matric/ Grade 12 Afrikaans / English first language Knowledge of hardware retail will be an advantage Management skills Previous warehouse experience.

CV’s can be faxed to 087 944 6036 or emailed to chrisna@pandl.co.za Join our winning team and grow with us! CLOSING DATE FOR ABOVE POST: 12/12/2013

Successful applicants will be contacted by 19/12/2013 PLEASE NOTE: If you have not been contacted by 19/12/2013 please accept that your application was not successful.

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Tel: (015) 516 1328/9 • Fax: (015) 516 1089 • P.O.Box 204, Louis Trichardt 0920 92 Kruger Street, Louis Trichardt, Limpopo Province

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Requirements: Itec or Cidesco qualifications; fluent in English and Afrikaans. Salary negotiable Position available in January 2014 Mail CV to lizaank@webmail.co.za

JUNIOR RECEPTIONIST / ADMIN CLERK

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: . Bilingual . Computer literate . Typing skills . Matric Certificate . Good interpersonal skills and friendly . Good telephone manners . Neat, hardworking, reliable, honest, loyal . High level of accuracy . Good organising skills . Good communication skills

JUNIOR POSITION – SALARY SCALE: R36 000pa – R48 000pa (negotiable), DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE. If you possess the above qualities and is currently looking for a permanent employment, please fax your CV to: 015 295 3161 or email to: polokwane@aidasa.co.za. If you don’t hear from us within 14 days after submission of your CV, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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The Limpopo Impala u.13 cricket team consists of, in front, Glen Groenewald, Brosnan Gallant, Nsovo Khosa, Fumani Maluleke and Junior Snyman. At the back are, Dian Forrester, Nyiko Mabulwane, Phillip Apea-Adu, MW Theunison, Martin Kroh (Coach), Jandré de Beer, Albert Wells, Luan Duvenhage and Atwell Mokgoloboto.

December 5, 2013

Polokwane Observer

Polokwane City Football Club buries Chiefs hatchet

Herbert Rachuene >>herbert@mailbox.co.za

Polokwane City Football Club has put behind them the hefty drubbing by Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium last Wednesday to focus on other Premier Soccer League (PSL) matches. Club Spokesperson, Patrick Baloyi said their match against Chiefs was one of those matches they needed to play in order to get stronger in the league. “A defeat is defeat,” he said about their 4-1 loss, adding that they knew it was going to be tough but we had to honour the fixture. “We learned a lot from that game. It has shown us our strength and weaknesses and now we know what we need to work on going forward,” Baloyi said. The defeat saw Polokwane City moving from the 10th position of the league to the 13th position with 18 games to play. The club will be hoping for maximum points when they host the unpredictable Mpumalanga Aces at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Sunday. “We are looking forward to a good match. Aces are a good team with experienced players and we are more than ready for them. We want to maintain a good home record,” Baloyi said.

Cyclists are reminded to renew licenses

TENDER NO.

DESCRIPTION

CIDB GRADING

LNW 53/13/14

Supply and delivery of chlorine gas and water treatment hydrated lime

N/A

LNW 52/13/14

Provision of Security PSIRA CERTIFIServices at Lepelle CATE Northern Water

LNW 55/13/14

Installation of 500mm raw water pipeline at Doorndraai Plant

3CE/3SQ Higher

LNW 59/13/14

Supply and delivery of steel portable pipes at Phalaborwa plant

LNW 56/13/14

COMPULSORY BRIEFING SESSION 14:00 on Monday, 9 December 2013 at No. 1 Landdros Maré Street in Polokwane

CLoSING DATE, EVALUATIoN TIME AND PLACE CRITERIA

10:00 on Monday, 9 December 2013 at No. 01 Landdros Maré Street in Polokwane 11:00 on Thursday, 12 December 2013 at Doorndraai Plant

11:00, 27 December 2013 at no. 01 Landdros Maré Street in Polokwane

3CE/3SQ or Higher

11:00 on Friday, 13 December 2013 at Phalaborwa Plant

11:00, 2 January 2014 at no. 01 Landdros Maré Street in Polokwane

Flag Boshielo upgrade of pipelines

3CE/3SQ or Higher

12:00 on Wednesday, 11 December 2013 at Flag Boshielo plant

11:00, 2 January 2014 at no. 01 Landdros Maré Street in Polokwane

LNW 57/13/14

Cleaning of storage dam at Marble Hall

3CE/3SQ or Higher

11:00 on Wednesday, 11 December 2013 at Marble Hall plant.

11:00, 2 January 2014 at no. 01 Landdros Maré Street in Polokwane

LNW 58/13/14

5CE or Refurbishment of two sludge lagoons at Higher Olifantspoort

11:00, 2 January 2014 at no. 01 Landdros Maré Street in Polokwane

LNW 60/13/14

N/A Establishment of Additional Panel for Engineering Services (Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, and Enviromental, Social, Geo-Hydrology, Project Manager, Land Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Instrumentation, Cathodic Protection, Architect.

10:00 on Friday, 13 December 2013 at Olifantspoort Plant (NOT PUMP STATION NO.2) 14:00 on Tuesday, 10 December 2013 at N0. 01 Landdros Maré Street in Polokwane

LNW 61/13/14

Supply, Delivery and N/A registration of 20 Ton Truck.

11:00 on Monday, 9 December 2013 at No. 01 Landdros Maré Street in Polokwane

11:00, 27 December 2013 at no. 01 Landdros Maré Street in Polokwane

Warren Blunt >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Polokwane Pedallers Cycling Club will be holding their annual prize giving ceremony as well as their annual general meeting (AGM) at the beginning of 2014. At their AGM the club will also bid farewell to long-serving member, Robbie Roome. The club reminds all members who want to participate in road and mountain bike races for the Limpopo Championships that they must apply for a full license at Cycling South Africa (CSA). You need to join a cycling club in order to apply for a full CSA licence. Polokwane Pedallers invites all cyclists to join them on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 05:00 at the Shell Service Station on the corner of Munnik Avenue and De Wet Drive for road rides and on Saturdays for both mountain bike and road rides. Call Polokwane Pedallers Secretary, Elbie Lourens on 076 061 6100 for more information or email: Polokwane.Pedallers@gmail. com.

Peaceful awareness walk to support artists

Mariëtte Snyder >> mariette.observer@gmail.com

The Limpopo Arts and Culture Youth Forum (LACYF) together with the Limpopo Heritage Foundation (LHF) and the Limpopo Arts and Culture Association (Laca) intends on staging a peaceful awareness walk to support local artists. The walk is scheduled for at 08:00 on 11 December from SABC Park. The purpose of the walk is to raise awareness with Limpopo artists together with provincial departments and municipalities regarding the need to support these artists. They will also deliver a memorandum to Premier Stan Mathabatha, Sport Arts and Culture MEC, Ms Merriam Ramadwa and the Polokwane Municipality in which they outlining challenges Limpopo artists are facing. The walk will end at the Jack Botes Hall where an exhibition and performances will be held. Contact Romeo Ramuada (LACYF) on 074 807 3411, Baswabile Boshigo (Laca) on 072 775 6387, California Matheba (LHF) on 078 138 4846 or Peter Moruthane (LHF) on 076 522 5742 for more information.

Childline 0800 055 555 Crime Stop 08600 10111 Fire Brigade Polokwane 015 293 1111 Water and electrical faults Polokwane 015 290 2000 Limpopo Ambulance Service 10177

REQUEST FOR BIDS

11:00, 27 December 2013 at no. 01 Landdros Maré Street in Polokwane

11:00, 2 January 2014 at no. 01 Landdros Maré Street in Polokwane

11:00, 17 December 2013 at no. 01 Landdros Maré Street in Polokwane

Functionality, then 90/10 where price = 90 and BBBEE status level of contribution =10 Functionality, then 90/10 where price= 90 and BBBEE status level of contribution=10 Functionality, then 80/20 where price = 80 and BBBEE status level of contribution =20 Functionality, then 80/20 where price = 80 and BBBEE status level of contribution =20 Functionality, then 90/10 where price = 90 and BBBEE status level of contribution=10 Functionality, then 80/20 where price = 80 and BBBEE status level of contribution =20 Functionality, then 90/10 where price = 90 and BBBEE status level of contribution =10 Functionality, then 90/10 where price = 90 and BBBEE status level of contribution10

Functionality, then 90/10 where price = 90 and BBBEE status level of contribution =10

NoNREFUNDABLE FEE R597.00

R597.00

R597.00 per tender document except for those who have been notified successful on the Civil, Electrical and Architect discipline. Other disciplines not mentioned above , new tender documents can be collected for free and must re-tender to be considered. Unsuccessful service providers for Electrical, Civil and Architects who wish to re-tender must purchase the new document. R597.00

NB: TAKE NOTE THAT NO BIDDER WILL BE ALLOWED TO ENTER INTO THE PLANT FOR THE BRIEFING SESSION 10 (TEN) MINUTES AFTER THE STARTING TIME OF THE BRIEFING. Tender documents will be available from Friday, 12 December 2013 at 10:00 from offices of Lepelle Northern Water situated at no. 01 Landdros Maré Street in Polokwane. Tenders not submitted in the tender box on the date and time stated above will be marked as late tenders and will not be considered. Procurement related enquiries may be directed to Mrs Rose Mulaudzi on 015 295 1871 and Technical enquiries to Mr Calvin Mathivha on 015 295 1800 from 08:00 to 16:00, Mondays to Fridays. MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS – Only bidders who have submitted the following documents will be considered, namely: • Original and valid Tax clearance certificate issued by SARS • Company registration documents • Proof of CIDB registration and Grading required as per table where applicable • Completed SBD forms (SBD4, SBD8, SBD9) • Compulsory site briefing attendance (Fill attendance register) • All bid documents must be completed in full and in blank ink(No correction fluid is allowed) • Letter of good standing (COIDA) (Not applicable to LNW 53/13/14 and LNW 61/13/14) • Professional Indemnity (For LNW 60/13/14) OTHER REQUIREMENTS NB: Please note that other documents will be deemed as mandotory to the preferred bidder. Documents will be requested for submission within 48 hours and failure to submit will be deemed as non-response. • Certified ID copies of the company shareholders. (Not copies of certified ID). • Proof of purchase of tender document. • Municipal current rates account not more than three months in arrears should be submitted (Proof of address similar to address of place of office operation. Lease agreement with account statement or shareholders address acceptable as proof of office address. (Confirmation letter endorsed by commission of Oath, note that before appointment this will be verified). • Implementation program to be within the clients stipulated timeframe for the bid to be considered. NB: The JV partners must submit both mandatory and other requirements for each company and both partners must have attended the briefing session. SPECIAL CONDITION * For contracts above R1.5 million (one million five hundred thousand rand), the following special conditions apply: (i) Subject to clause, all bidders from outside Limpopo Provice must enter into a Consortium or Joint Ventures with local HDI/HDC or suppliers. (ii) the percentage of the contract value managed or executed by the local partner must not be less than 40% of the project value; Lepelle Northern Water’s Tip-off HotLine Speak out against fraud and corruption Anonymous fraud hotline Details Free Call: 0800 20 48 57 Free Fax: 0800 00 77 88 Free Post: KZN 138 Umhlanga Rock, 4320 Email: lepelle@tip-offs.com Website: www.tip-offs.com

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Gerrie Pretorius bly gewild by oud en jonk

December 5, 2013

44 OBSERVER polokwane

RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com

FOTO: RC MYBURGH

Afrikaanse sanger, Gerrie Pretorius voor sy vertoning Vrydagaand by Meropa Casino & Entertainment World.

ie gewilde Afrikaanse sanger, Gerrie Pretorius het gaste Vrydagaand by Meropa Casino & Entertainment World net buite die stad vermaak. Polokwane Observer het die geleentheid gehad om agter die skerms met hom te gesels en uit te vind waarmee hy tans besig is. Met sewe platinum-toekennings is Pretorius een van die land se gewilde sangers omdat oud en jonk aanklank by sy musiek vind. “‘n Breë mark luister na my musiek en selfs by feeste is daar verskeie jongmense in die gehoor. Die ouer mark bly my lojale mark wat CD-verkope betref en my onlangse album,

Onthou die Goue Oues, is veral populêr,” sê hy. Dié CD is in die vorm van ‘n radioprogram met immergewilde liedjies van onder meer Jim Reeves en Manual Escorcio. Die album is reeds op die winkelrakke en hy is besig om die vertonings daarvan te finaliseer. Pretorius, ook bekend vir sy huldeblyk aan Bles Bridges, sê: “Dié CD het baie goed gedoen, maar ek wil steeds my eie stempel afdruk en nie onthou word as die ou wat Bles se musiek sing nie. Ek is eerlik en net myself op die verhoog want die gehoor is intelligent en sien as jy voorgee.” Pretorius het nie by vanjaar se gewilde Huisgenoot Skouspel opgetree nie omdat hy aan die tweede reeks van Suid-Afrika se eerste Afrikaanse internasionale reisprogram, Leef jou

Reis, wat Vrydagaande op kykNET uitgesaai word, begin skiet het. “Leef jou Reis se tweede reeks is baie interessant. Lande soos Chili, Argentinië en Griekeland word onder meer besoek.” Oor die stad sê Gerrie: “Ek was lanklaas hier, maar dit is altyd lekker om Polokwane toe te kom. Die mense is vriendelik en ondersteun my goed. Die ekonomiese druk raak ook kunstenaars, vertonings is minder of word gekanselleer daarom word gereeld oor die prys van ‘n vertoning onderhandel. Kunstenaars maak nie geld met CD-verkope nie, maar met vertonings.” Hy het sy dank teenoor Meropa uitgespreek omdat hulle gereeld Afrikaanse kunstenaars nooi om op te tree en só Afrikaanse musiek lewendig hou.

NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROCESS Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 19(1) of the regulations published in Government Notice R.718 of the National Environmental Management Waste Act 2008 (Act no. 59 of 2008) of intent to apply for a Hazardous Waste Management licence for the activities (given below) which will be submitted to National Department of Environmental Affairs. DESCRIPTION Regulation 718 Section 19(1) Storage of waste Category A 3(2) The storage, including the temporary storage, of hazardous waste at a facility that has the capacity to store in excess of 35m² of hazardous waste at any one time excluding the storage of hazardous waste in lagoons. PROJECT REFERENCE NO: 12/9/11/L1386/5 PROJECT TITLE: POLOKWANE ANTI-WASTE PHOTO: HERBERT RACHUENE

PHOTO: HERBERT RACHUENE

LOCATION AND EXTENT The activity entails the following: – The temporary storage of hazardous waste. The Location is: Erf 985 & 986 situated in Pietersburg Extension 1 Physical address: Industria Street 10, POLOKWANE

Polokwane Executive Mayor, Cllr Freddy Greaver (right) with baby Logan Buchanana and Alex Shakoane, Manager of Mamelodi Sundowns with baby Lesley Masoga during the Polokwane Municipality and Motsepe Foundation toy distribution campaign at Westenburg Stadium last Thursday.

NAME OF PROPONENT Beytell Beleggings t/a Anti-Waste P.O. Box 5089 POLOKWANE NORTH 0700

Motsepe Foundation and Polokwane Municipality reached out to the needy

NAME OF CONTACT/CONSULTANT TUA CONSERVA - Mr J Claassens Cell: 082 885 9118/073 593 9224 Fax: 086 540 2735 e-mail: tuaconserva@mweb.co.za

POSTAL ADDRESS P.O. Box 960 FAUNA PARK POLOKWANE 0787

DATE AND VENUE OF PUBLIC MEETING Date & Venue: Will be supplied to interested/affected parties.

In order to ensure that you are identified as an interested and/or affected party, please submit your name, contact information and interest in the matter in writing to the contact person given above within 40 days of publication of this advertisement. The information must be received before or on 13 January 2014, 12:00. The meeting arrangements will be supplied to registered parties.

Plot 6, Palmietfontein Sel: 083 758 9231 Sel: 083 648 3282 Fax: 086 582 6139 Epos: ark@xnets.co.za

GROOT REPO- EN MEUBELKERSVEILING

DATUM: TYD: PLEK:

HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za The Executive Mayor of Polokwane, Cllr Freddy Greaver assisted by the Motsepe Foundation distributed toys and food parcels to needy children in all clusters of the municipality last Thursday. Municipal Spokesperson, Ms Tidimalo Chuene said the objective of the toy and food distribution was to bring smiles to the faces of poor and destitute children who are likely not to receive any gift for Christmas.

“We distributed about 10 000 toys on the day in all clusters of the municipality. We also gave the children food parcels. It has always been our dream to reach out to children and our wish is to reach out to more,” Chuene said. Ms Tapiwa Chumburu from Disteneng brought her three children to receive toys and food parcels at Westenburg Stadium. She thanked the municipality and the Motsepe Foundation for their great initiative. “I am a single parent, unemployed and these children survive on a social grant. My children have never seen toys in their lives and

I am glad that they will have something to play with. I personally want to thank the two organisations for this great act of humanity,” Chumburu said. The Motsepe Foundation was established in 1999 by business leader Patrice Motsepe and his wife Dr Precious Motsepe aimed at supporting charities, educational, religious, healthcare and other philanthropic projects and initiatives in order to fight poverty and improve the social and economic conditions of the poor, unemployed and marginalised persons and communities.

Kinders geniet opwindende vertoning MARIËTTE SNYDER >> mariette.observer@gmail.com

SATERDAG, 7 DESEMBER 2013 ASOOK SATERDAG, 14 DESEMBER 2013 10:00 ARK AFSLAERSPERSEEL (LEBOWAKGOMO-CHUENESPOORT PAD) (NABY SOUTH-GATE COUNTRY LODGE)

MEUBELS: Groot hoeveelheid “Repo-meubels: Sitkamerstelle, televisiestelle, hoëtroustelle, skootrekenaars, rekenaars, hangkaste, kombuiskaste, yskaste, vrieskaste, muureenhede, dubbelbasisstelle, slaapkamerstelle, kantoorlessenaars, kantoorstoele, hi-fi’s, kroegstoele en nog vele meer items. ANDERE: Sakke seeppoeier, nuwe 100l solar “geysers”, rolle skadunet en nog vele meer items, te veel om op te noem. VOERTUIE: Boot met Yamaha enjin, sleepwa en dokumente. VOORWAARDES: Kontant, bankgewaarborgde tjeks of internetbetalings (internet-fasiliteit beskikbaar by kantoor) dieselfde dag van die veiling. Geen uitsondering sal gemaak word nie. AFSLAERSNOTA: Besigtiging 6 Desember 2013 en 13 Desember 2013. Hierdie is die laaste 2 veilings vir die jaar! Moenie die veilings misloop nie. Registrasiefooi van R1000-00 betaalbaar. Items is in ‘n baie goeie toestand. Baie mooi voorraad. Geen waarborg op items nie. Btw is betaalbaar op “REPO-”meubels. Die afslaer behou die reg voor om enige items by te voeg of te onttrek sonder enige kennisgewing. Indien televisiestelle gekoop word, moet ‘n televisielisensie getoon word. Alle items moet verkoop word. NIC EN ESTELLE WENS HIERMEE AL HULLE KLIëNTE ‘N GESEëNDE KERSFEES EN VOORSPOEDIGE 2014! BAIE DANKIE VIR jULLE ONDERSTEUNING GEDURENDE 2013. VIR ENIGE NAVRAE KONTAK NIC OF ESTELLE DE BEER 083 758 9231 OF 083 648 3282

Tshego Kgomo receives a meal from Ms Margret Isaacs during the Polokwane Municipality and Motsepe Foundation toy distribution campaign at Westenburg Stadium last Thursday.

FOTO’S: MARIËTTE SNYDER

Justin Basson en Lucas, Reuben en Alta van Ree voor “Die Moewie” begin.

Een van die pompommeisies van Akademie Reformia, René van Greuning.

Kinders in die stad het Saterdag die geleentheid gehad om “Die Moewie”-vertoning van Oom Karoolus en Lente op die grootskerm te sien. Akademie Reformia het as gasheer opgetree en die skool se pom-pommeisies het die kinders welkom geheet. Dié spesiale geleentheid is landwyd gehou waar duisende kinders eerstehands die ondervinding kon geniet. Die storie handel kortweg oor ‘n lang vergete pakkie in die pos vir Oom Karoolus en die gejaag, pret en spanning wat daarna volg wanneer Grootoor en Shorty met Oom Karoolus Me Annetjie Els en haar dogter, Mienke sien met verwagting na se motor wegjaag. die vertoning uit.

December 5, 2013

Polokwane Observer

Plot 15, Dalmada PO Box 215, Polokwane CC Reg no. 2008 / 037750 /23 bynes@mweb.co.za JOHAN 083 477 2246 OFFICE 015 263 6167 www.suduco.co.za Duly instructed by our valued clients, Lepelle Northern Water and others we will sell the following items per public auction on Tuesday, 10 December 10:30 at plot 15 Dalmada, Polokwane

ASSET AUCTIONEERS

Vehicles: Massey Ferguson tractor, Isuzu bakkies, Toyota D4D, Toyota Hino trucks, Opel bus, Nissan crane truck and more. Loose assets: Clothing, office furniture, motors, pipes, fittings and much more .

VIEWING DATE: MONDAY, 9 DECEMBER FROM 09:00 TO 17:00

Buyers must register - ID document and proof of residence required. R10 000 cash registration fee on vehicles. R2 000 registration fee on loose assets. The auctioneer has the right to participate in the auction. Regulations in terms of Consumer Protection Law 68 of 2008. This advert complies with Article 45 of Law 68/2008. Standard terms and conditions apply. ALL purchases to be paid for within 2 hours after auction.

ASSET AUCTIONEERS CC Reg no. 2008 / 037750 /23

JOHAN 083 477 2246 OFFICE 015 263 6167

Plot 15, Dalmada PO Box 215, Polokwane bynes@mweb.co.za www.suduco.co.za

Duly instructed by our valued clients, Department of Roads and Transport and Department of Education, we will sell the following items per public auction on Thursday, 12 December at 10:30 at Mokopane mechanical workshop in Mokopane.

Machinery: 7X Cat/Komatsu graders, lowbed trailers, Ford, Case and International tractors, Cat, loader, Isuzu, Mercedes and Nissan watertankers, Toyota 4 tonners, Toyota crane trucks, Mercedes tow truck, Isuzu lube truck and Nissan dropsides. Vehicles: Nissan Hardbodys, Toyota Hilux, VW Jetta, Toyota Run X, VW Golf, Ford Focus, Toyota Corollas, Challenger trailers, Isuzu bus, Nissan diesel bus, Ford Ranger, Ford Ikon, Toyota Venture, Mazda 323, etc. Loose assets : Lockers, office furniture, radiators, tyres, office chairs, trestles, WAP, compressor, mwelders, grass cutters, battery chargers and much more. Directions: From Mokopane, take the R518 to Zebediela (in Van Riebeeck Street) for 2,4 km on left hand side. See direction boards. Reserved auction.

VIEWING DATE: WEDNESDAY, 11 DECEMBER FROM 09:00 TO 16:00

DEPARTMENT OF ROADS AND TRANSPORT

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

ALL purchases to be paid for within 2 hours after auction.

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Building a nation using rugby

December 5, 2013

46 OBSERVER polokwane

>> Rugby instils discipline and teamwork

Limpopo BBRU, Charles van Wyk for embracing the initiative and bringing the game of rugby to the learners of Mapudithomo Primary School. The learners thoroughly enjoyed singing the “Limpopo Haka” Photos: Supplied and the pastors and teachers Learners from the Mapudithomo Primary School do the “Limpopo Haka” joined in playing at the launch of the initiative titled “Using Rugby as a means of Nation Building” between the Capricorn Minister’s Fraternal, Cactus Muntu and the a game of touch rugby afterLimpopo BBRU last Thursday. wards. Khathide thanked the Limpopo Blue Bulls Warren Blunt for their commitment towards the initiative >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com and said the programme is designed to curb obesity and laziness as part of the bigger plan upils from Mapudithomo Primary School to introduce the fundamentals of a healthy in the Nobody/Thakgalang area outside lifestyle in the rural and peri-urban communiPolokwane were introduced to the game ties in Limpopo. of rugby recently, thanks to an initiative by the Capricorn District Minister’s Fraternal, Cactus Muntu and the Limpopo Blue Bulls Rugby Union (BBRU). What started as a small idea by Richard Selepe has now been officially launched with the title “Using Rugby as a means of Nation Building”. The socio-economic initiative is a holistic approach to tackling the many problems that are evident in rural and disadvantaged communities. The first step involves introducing rugby at grass-roots level at schools, colleges and universities in the more rural areas of Limpopo. The Managing Director of Cactus Muntu, Maqhawe Khathide said with rugby being the most successful sport in the country, the initiative seeks to promote the fundamentals of rugby such as discipline, teamwork and controlled creativity to the learners. “Many children in the community grow up looking at football as the The Chairperson of the Capricorn Minister’s only sport they can play. This is however not Fraternal, Richard Selepe, Stereo Calaca, the case in the Eastern Cape, as rugby is big in from Zig Trading, one of the sponsors with the rural areas. Through the initiative with the the Deputy President of the Limpopo BBRU, Limpopo Blue Bulls we also want to instil the Charles van Wyk at the launch of “Using notion of choice; that children can be whatever Rugby as a means of Nation Building” at the they want as long as they make good choices Mapudithomo Primary School last Thursday. in life,” Khathide explained. On the right is Catus Muntu Managing DirecHe thanked the Deputy President of the tor, Maqhawe Khathide.

Dress up for fun run next Thursday Warren Blunt >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Don’t put away your running shoes yet as runners from the city can still enjoy another race before Christmas when the Polokwane Athletics Club hosts their Fancy Dress Fun Run next Thursday evening. The distance of the race will be approximately five kilometres. Runners from other athletics clubs are also welcome to join the fun and afterwards there will be a bring and braai at the PAC clubhouse. A limited number of 450g T-bone steaks will also be on offer at the

Baroka beat Santos to move closer to the top 4 bracket Herbert Rachuene >>herbert@mailbox.co.za Baroka Football Club bounced back from their 2-0 defeat midweek defeat to Witbank Spurs in Mpumalanga, to beat Santos 2-1 and hand them their first defeat of the season at the old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday. Boroka’s goals were scored by Tshepho Mabua and Tshepho Mothiba in the first and the second stanza of the match. Thabo Ralebakeng scored Santos’ only goal in the first half of the match. Baroka Coach Sello Chokoe has attributed their form in the NFD to the zeal and the willingness of the players to compete in the league. “I think our loss against Witbank

Regular attendance, discipline and dedication to the sport were the main criteria at Eksteen’s Martial Arts Rainbow Nation’s annual awards presentation on Saturday. The well known martial arts club in Polokwane celebrated their thirteenth annual prize giving and the following karatekas were awarded for outstanding achievements in 2013: Wafiq Adams – Most Disciplined Karateka, Lebogang Mathapo – Most Humble Spirited Karateka, Renier du Toit – Most Improved Karateka, Stephen Andrew – Most Dedicated Karateka, Bricks Motshike – Most Upcoming Karateka, Collen Ntladi – Mr Fitness, Khensani Mashela – Best Competition Kata and JJ Grebe – Best Competition Kunite. Khensani Mashela was honoured with the Soke Henri Eksteen Award for Best Overall Karateka of the Year. At the prize giving ceremony, Sensei Annatjie de Jager, the assistant coach at the dojo received a certificate in recognition of attaining her third Dan recently.

Spurs was a bitter pill to swallow. It was our fourth loss of the season and that is not what we are here for. We are not in this league to lose matches. We needed to recover from the defeat and we are glad we did it at home,” Chokoe said. The feat catapults Baroka from 8th position of the NFD league to 6th with 18 points after 12 matches. The Ga-Mphahlele gallery will look forward to maintain their incredible form when they play Blackburn Rovers at Gelvandale Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. “They are very good side with lot of experience. Most of their players played in the Premier League. It is going to be a huge task for us because we have never played them before but we are ready for them,” Chokoe said.

Skuts vaar goed by provinsiale byeenkoms die moeilikheidsgraad van die baan verhoog. Die afdelingwenners is Jan Bondisio, produksieklas, Philip Smit, opeklas, Paul EksDie Limpopo Provinsie Praktiese Skietassosiasie teen, standaardklas en Tinus Botha, ‘classic’klas. Divan du Bruyn was die beste standaard(LPPSA) het die afgelope naweek die jaarlikse klas- junior en Carmen Sales die beste provinsiale geslote kampioenskapsbyeenkoms damesaangebied. standaardDie kompetisie het uit agt klas-junior. kort, medium Marieta en lang trajekte Botha is bestaan en was die beste tegnies baie standaarduitdagend. Die klas skuts moes hul damesstorie ken met kut. Jan bewegende teikOosthuens en klein valisen is as plaatjies wat oor Foto: Voorsien Baanoffgroot afstande isier van Die Limpopo Provinsie Praktiese Skietassosiasie (LPPSA)geskiet moes die Jaar afdelingwenners tydens die naweek se provinsiale geslote word. Gyseaangewys. kampioenskappe is Jan Bondisio, Philip Smit, Paul Eksteen en laarteikens het Tinus Botha. Mariëtte Snyder >> mariette.observer@gmail.com

Local martial arts club celebrate annual awards Warren Blunt >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com

club at R35 each. The clubhouse will be open from 17:00. PAC will also be hosting a duathlon event at the Soetdorings Country Club on 4 January 2014. The event will be held under the auspices of Gauteng North Triathlon. The event will be open to athletes from 12-years-old to seniors and consists of running and cycling with the distances varying according to the various age groups and category athletes have entered for. Contact Willie Smit on 083 604 1659 or René Coetzee on 083 254 6532 for more information on the duathlon event next year.

Photos: Warren Blunt

Grandmaster Henri Eksteen and Annatjie de Jager, his assistant coach at Eksteen’s Martial Arts Rainbow Nation Dojo, with her certificate of recognition for achieving her third Dan.

Photo; Jeff Raymond.

The Limpopo Golf Union held its 36-hole Strokeplay Polokwane Open at the Polokwane Golf Club last Sunday. Jaco Linde came home on 138 points making him the overall winner out of 75 players that took part in the competition. Club Manager Charlie Smith congratulates him.

Karatekas, Cian Brink, Cade Brink and Stephen Andrew with their award for 100% class and gashuku attendance at Eksteen’s Martial Arts Rainbow Nation Dojo pictured with their coaches, Henri Eksteen (9th Dan) and Annatjie de Jager (3rd Dan). Karatekas from Eksteen’s Martial Arts Rainbow Nation Dojo who received individual awards at their annual prize giving on Saturday are in front, Wafiq Adams, Lebogang Mathapo and Renier du Toit. At the back are Grandmaster Henri Ekseen (Owner and head coach), Stephen Andrew, Bricks Motshike, Collen Ntladi, Khensani Mashela and Sensai Annatjie de Jager (Assistant coach).

Photo Jeff Raymond

Fine & Country held their Better-Ball Stableford competition at Polokwane Golf Club recently. It was a tightly fought contest with Keith Badenhorst and Malabani Pataki taking first place on 35 points. Flanking them are Ansie Marais and Thys Manders, Principal and Manager of Fine & Country.

Cage Rage 5 provides OBSERVER 47 a feast of action at Meropa Desember 5, 2013

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>> Not one bout went the full distance >> More exciting action on the cards next year WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com

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Local MMA fighter, Gloria van Zyl the winner of the Ladies Senior Triple Threat bout poses with her trainer, Mike West.

Quick demolition jobs and plenty of exciting action was on display at Saturday’s Cage Rage 5 hosted by the Meropa Casino & Entertainment Word in association with Eksteen’s Martial Arts Rainbow Nation and the Wild West Warriors. Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighters from Gauteng, North-West, Mpumalanga and Limpopo traded blows and the highlight of the night were the bouts to see which fighter would walk away with the R10 000 that was on offer for The Last Man Standing. The winner of Cage Rage 4, Tyron Rodriques from

Johannesburg took the cheque from the local fighters after his opponent verbally submitted before the bout even started. The second place went to Louis van Heerden, also known as “The Shrek”. Local fighter, Paul Kubannek took the third position. Another Polokwane fighter, Zander Janse van Rensburg won the Junior Last Man Standing title with a devastating Superman punch in a record time of only five seconds into the bout. Saturday’s MMA action was fast and furious with not one fight on the whole card lasting the full distance. The referee and promoter Henri Eksteen had his hands full, and submissions knock-outs and tap-outs were the flavour on the night, and had the crowd of in excess of 300 baying for more exciting action. The General Manager of Meropa Casino, Clifford Ngakana was more than satisfied with the turnout for Cage Rage 5. He promised more exciting action next year when Cage Rage 6 dubbed “The Revenge” will be held on 1 March.

Cage fighting action at the Meropa Casino & Entertainment World on Saturday night.

Zander Janse van Rensburg, the winner of the Junior Last Man Standing title pictured with his proud coach, Mike West.

Another devastating knock-out in Saturday’s Cage Rage 5 at Meropa Casino & Entertainment World.

Local DJ and musician, Peter Fourie was the ring announcer.

The winner of The Last Man Standing, Tyron Rodriques strikes a pose with his title belt.

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From pharmacist to achieving travel agent >> The award is a validation which sets new standards >> “Tourism is a powerful weapon is South Africa” RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com

areer changes are common among people, but when within four years of a major career change you are awarded the title of Woman Entrepreneur of the Year by the Polokwane Chamber of Business (PCOB), then you know you made the right decision. Owner of Twilight Travel, Ms Mahadi Legodi was honoured with the title during the PCOB’s recent annual gala dinner. “I am a qualified pharmacist and after ten years in the profession I came across different challenges with patients collecting medicine. The managers got furious at me because some patients did not need medication and sent them away empty handed with the advice that they should take a holiday. People need to rest and if you can rest your soul, your body will follow automatically,” she explained. Legodi cited that using annual leave to spring clean your home is not a way to rest. “People need to be treated. They need to unpack, let the stress just flow out of your body and let everything be done for you. We are here to enjoy life and not only to to work.” Concerning Twilight Travel’s position in the local market Legodi said: “We have competition but there is always room for another travel agency. By walking the extra mile with clients we remain a step ahead of our competitors. We are thinking for the clients in order for them to put their trust in us. We only use the best suppliers and the consultants know they are here

to give only the best of themselves for every client.” Legodi also mentioned that Limpopo Tourism Agency (LTA) and the Polokwane Municipality’s tourism department support them in every possible way. Twilight Travel’s target market is people with a surplus amount on their salaries. “People always thought that travelling is expensive. A trip to anywhere can be affordable. For the same amount of money one uses every month to host friends around the braai we can send you on an unforgettable holiday.” It is obvious that Legodi is now living her passion and said she enjoys most dealing with excited people. “Holiday makers have a glow on their faces and I enjoy it even more to see their faces when they return. Tourism is a powerful weapon in South Africa and it is like working in heaven when you are engaged in the tourism industry,” she said. Her dreams did not stop now that she achieved what she always wanted. Legodi is working towards creating Twilight Travel in one of the preferred travel agencies which can offer a client a flight on their own airline, a stay in their own hotels or a trip on their own transport system. “My service stops the moment a client sets foot on an airline. I am handing them over to other companies with the hope they are treated well. I would like to keep a tag on my clients wherever they go and can only achieve that by turning Twilight Travel into a world known business,” she said. Regarding the award as Woman Entrepreneur of the Year she said is comes as a validation. “It validates

that I am on the right track. At least people can see what I am doing in the community. It is also a challenge as the award will now set higher standards to uphold and to continue our service and remain worthy holders of the award,” she said. Legodi thanked her team for their hard work and mentioned that their valuable service to the company contributed towards the achievement. PHOTO: RC MYBURGH

Owner of Twilight Travel, Ms Mahadi Legodi with the Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award she received from the Polokwane Chamber of Business.