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She also said the rot in the public service is quite deep as was revealed by a Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) report which stated that a total of 88 public servants in Limpopo charged for fraud, corruption and doing remunerative work outside the public service without permission. To page 2

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Paul Kruger sterf op 80 Mariëtte Snyder >> mariette.observer@ gmail.com ‘n Oudinwoner van die stad, mnr Paul Kruger snr is op 28 Augustus in die ouderdom van 80 aan ‘n beroerte in die Steve Biko Akademiese Hospitaal in Pretoria oorlede. Sy familie beskryf Mnr Paul Kruger hom as iemand wat snr is verlede week lekker kon gesels, lief was vir sing en klavier- oorlede. speel, skoenlappers versamel het en graag sy kennis daaroor met almal gedeel het. Kruger is in Polokwane gebore en het later saam met sy gesin op ‘n plaas in die Vivoomgewing geboer. Hy was ‘n ikoon van die Suid-Afrikaanse Nasionale Bloeddiens (SANBD) en het ‘n rekord van 380 eenhede bloed geskenk, opgestel. Hy het ook 40 jaar aktiewe diens aan die destydse kommando’s verrig. Kruger laat twee kinders, 6 kleinkinders en 3 agterkleinkinders agter. ‘n Roudiens word môre (Vrydag) vanuit Grobbelaars Begrafnisondernemers in Pretoria gehou. Skakel Riana by 082 704 9531 vir aanwysings.

Co-founder of Hillary Construction laid to rest Warren Blunt >>warrenb.observer@ gmail.com Hillary Construction, which has just celebrated its 50th anniversary is sad to announce the passing away of one of their founder members last Wednesday, Ms Irene Hillary, widow of the The late Ms Irene late Mr Bill Hillary. Hillary, co-founder The well-known of Hillary Construcroad construction company was founded tion, who passed away last Wednesby Bill and Irene Hillary in 1963. Irene, day after a long née Challoner, was illness. born in England on 9 June 1928 and was 85-years-old when she passed away peacefully last Wednesday after a long illness. Her daughter, Ms Susan Chapman says she was an unbelievable mother to her four children Ed, Susan, John and Rob and always had wise counsel in times of difficulty. She was compassionate and kind to a fault and spent lots of time doing charity work for the Polokwane Methodist Church. It was as a businesswoman that she really excelled after she managed the administration side of Hillary Construction for nearly 30 years. She was the business brain behind Hillary Construction from where she retired ten years ago. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her and by her four children, nine grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one greatgreat-grandchild. Her funeral service was conducted by the Rev Johan Hulshof from the Polokwane Methodist Church on Saturday.

Samwu and Greaver smoke a peace pipe MPHO DUBE >>mphodube.observer@gmail.com

he South African Municipal Workers Union (Samwu) and Polokwane Executive Mayor, Cllr Freddy Greaver this week smoked a peace pipe after the municipality had in August dismissed eight shop stewards, as well as Samwu Chairperson, Mr Carol Matsi. This was confirmed by Greaver during a press conference on Monday. Greaver said Council stands by the dismissal of Matsi and the eight shop stewards who were dismissed last month after they were charged with gross insubordination and gross misconduct. He also said he will not tamper with the situation concerning 169 Samwu members given final written warnings following their participation in an illegal gathering in June this year at the offices of Polokwane Municipality.

aware that some political vultures were opportunistically waiting for a breakdown in negotiations. Mathe said: “We want to also take this opportunity to humbly apologise to the residents of Polokwane wherein our actions led to them not receiving services. We commit ourselves towards ensuring that out members demonstrate passion and commitment when rendering services.” “Beyond our apology towards the residents, we also want to apologise to the Bishop of ZCC for the embarrassing behaviour which was displayed by our members in his presence. We unconditionally apologise and also we extend our apology towards the leadership of Polokwane Municipality. We are convinced that going forward, we will all work together as a team and demonstrate respect towards each other.”

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Danksy die oplettendheid van ‘n inwoner van die stad, me Rebecca Gololo, is die vermiste bakkie van ‘n Polokwane besigheidsman Maandag in Cygnusstraat in Sterpark teruggevind. Die slegte nuus is egter dat die bakkie erg verniel en intussen klaarblyklik ook in ‘n botsing betrokke was. Nadat Gololo die voertuig vir die tweede dag op dieselfde plek sien staan het, het sy haar werkgewer ingelig wat die polisie in kennis gestel het.

Die eienaar van die Mazda-bakkie, wat anoniem wil bly, beweer hy het verlede Vrydag die werksvoertuig vir een van sy werknemers vir die bywoning van ‘n begrafnis elders geleen. “Hy was veronderstel om Saterdag terug by die werk te wees, maar het nie opgedaag nie. Die voertuig is Sondagoggend deur die werknemer as gesteel aangemeld. Hy beweer hy het Sondag in die Dalmada-omgewing stilgehou, waarna hy deur twee mans oorval is wat met die bakkie weggejaag het. Die voertuig is sonder die agterkap gevind en die wiele is vervang. Die polisiewoordvoerder was nie teen druktyd vir kommentaar beskikbaar nie.

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Court. Madonsela also mentioned that her office has engaged high profile politicians like former Roads and Transport MEC, Ms Pinky Kekana and Economic Freedom Front Leader, Mr Julius Malema about the unlawful awarding of tenders to On Point Engineering, owned by Mr Lesiba Gwangwa a known ally of Malema. TheO of the Public Protector has also investigated whether Malema’s Ratanang Family Trust and/or Malema benefited improperly from the tender awarded to On-Point which by the end of June 2012 had paid out R43 868 900 to the successful bidder. Madonsela is accordingly of the view that fraud has been committed. She said the awarding of the tender by the Department of Roads and Transport to On-Point was unlawful, improper and constitutes maladministration. Malema is out on bail of R10 000 and faces charges of fraud, corruption, moneylaundering, and racketeering. His co-accused Gwangwa, Messrs Kagisho Dichabe, Makgetsi Manthata and Ms Helen Moreroa are out on bail of R40 000 each. Madonsela said: “Regarding politicians, we have not netted many. Only Segabutla, Kekana, Malema and Malema’s friends. Action is being taken on that front except where review proceedings have been initiated. There is also an additional investigation at the Department of Health. We are continuing with our investigations.” Mr Dan Sebabi, Provincial Secretary of the

Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) said: “We are saying that the Public Protector together with DPSA and SIU did a great job. Cosatu stands by its call for the arrests of all corrupt politicians who have contributed to the milking of Limpopo’s state purse through corrupt processes.” Premier Stan Mathabatha said he supports the Public Protector’s call for corrupt political heads to be arrested if found guilty of fraud, corruption and maladministration. “If indeed it is true and tested before the law that certain politicians are corrupt then they must be arrested. Irrespective of who you are and what position you are holding, you must be arrested if you are found to have been engaged in fraud and corrupt activities,” Mathabatha warned. Mr Jacques Smalle, Democratic Alliance (DA) Provincial Leader urged Madonsela to continue cracking the whip in Limpopo. He also said the party support the arrests of corrupt politicians. “The DA agrees with the Public Protector that politicians must be held accountable. Fruitless expenditure must be abolished, public funds must be recoverable and political heads must account,” Smalle told Polokwane Observer on Tuesday. Provincial Spokesperson for the Congress of the People (Cope), Mr Motlatjo Thetjeng said: “I completely agree that political heads must be held accountable if they are found to have acted improperly, especially corruptly then they must face the music and jail time.”

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Rot is deep From page 1 Madonsela applauded the national intervention team in Limpopo for doing an excellent job yet she expressed her concern about state of affairs in the province. “I do believe that the team has done an excellent job in Limpopo. The number is impressive. Sadly, the number also suggests that the rot in the public service is quite deep,” Madonsela said. Madonsela said she is satisfied with her investigations with the regard to corrupt parties including high profile politicians, government officials and tenderpreneurs who allegedly contributed to the milking of Limpopo’s state purse through corrupt processes. “Regarding our cases, I am satisfied with progress made with regard to the implementation of remedial action. We haven’t made many referrals for prosecution. We sent a couple of matters for disciplinary action, which possibly included in the DPSA figures that ended with the police and ultimately, the prosecution,” she explained. She further said her office will continue to investigate high profile politicians without fear or favour. She referred to the arrest of former Health and social Development MEC , Ms Miriam Segabutla who is out on R25 000 bail after being charged with fraud and corruption. Segabutla and her co-accused, Messrs Johnny Lucas and Pieter Erasmus, both whom were also grated a bail, are due to appear again on 15 November at the Polokwane Magistrates’

Bejaarde vrou met hondeleibande vasgebind en besteel Van bl 1 Van Heerden het vertel hoe inbrekers omstreeks 03:00 Vrydag die venster van haar kamer stukkend geslaan en die diefwering oopgebuig het om toegang tot die huis te verkry. De Beer het in die sitkamer geslaap en wakker geword van die geraas. Drie verdagtes het De Beer met hondeleibande aan haar enkels en gewrigte vasgebind en met

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‘n kombuismes gedreig waarna hulle daarop aangedring het dat sy geld en vuurwapens aan hulle moet oorhandig. Die booswigte het met haar .37 rewolwer, ammunisie, kruideniersware en ander items op vlug geslaan. Hy vertel ook hoe ontstellend dit vir De Beer was om toe te kyk hoe al haar kruideniersware opgeëet word. As pensioentrekker is dit nie vir haar maklik om die kruideniersware te vervang nie. “Haar hande was voor haar lyf vasgebind wat dit makliker gemaak het om haar los te wikkel nadat hulle met haar motor probeer vlug het. ‘n Skoot, vermoeGeniet ‘n naweek in delik uit De Beer se die bosveld @ slegs vuurwapen waarmee R200pp per nag hulle wou vlug, het Slegs 60km vanaf afgegaan waarna Polokwane. hulle geskrik en te voet gevlug het,” Chalets, swembad, lapa, vertel Van Heerden. wildsritte ens. De Beer het toe in Skakel 079 267 2285 haar motor gespring

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“I accept Samwu’s apology and we have smoked a peace pipe however I will not reverse the administration processes and the decision made by the Municipal Manager, Ms Connie Mametja with regard to the disciplinary action against Samwu members who were charged with gross insubordination and gross misconduct. The Councils supports Mametja’s decision,” said Greaver. Samwu Provincial Secretary, Mr Simon Mathe said they will engage labour processes to deal with the matter of their dismissed and suspended members. “We want to put it on record that we appreciate the zeal and tolerance demonstrated by the municipal leadership. Our negotiations and engagement with municipal leadership is prove that together we can work more and also do more,” Mathe said. Mathe and Greaver said both parties are

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om hulp te gaan soek by Van Heerden wat toe die polisie gekontak het. Hy het ‘n pluimpie vir die polisie se vinnige reaksie en optrede. “Ons is baie trots op die polisie se flink diens. Hulle was binne tien minute op die toneel met spoorsnyers, ondersoekbeamptes, die forensiese eenheid en selfs helikopters. Kaptein Isaac Sebola het sy taak as ondersoekbeampte uitstekend uitgevoer,” vertel hy. Die Polokwane polisiewoordvoerder, ao Lesiba Ramoshaba sê hy is namens die Polokwane Polisie altyd trots op die flink reaksie van die offisiere. “Ons neem die aanval op inwoners, veral bejaardes baie ernstig op en doen altyd ons bes om die verdagtes so gou moontlik in hegtenis te neem.” Ramoshaba vertel dat daar genoeg bewyse soos vinger- en skoenafdrukke is wat sal help met die spoedige inhegtenisname van die drie. Geen arrestasies is nog gemaak nie. Van Heerden vra die gemeenskap om De Beer te help met die herstel van haar venster en diefwering. “Veiligheidsmeganismes en kruideniersware sal ook welkom wees,” sê hy. Skakel hom by 082 801 5509.

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The roads in and around Polokwane were bustling over the weekend following the yearly September Pilgrimage made by followers of the Zion Christian Church.

RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com Polokwane’s reservoirs held a disturbingly low 30% of their capacity on Monday and the municipality urges residents to use water even more sparingly. Residents in higher lying areas of the city are reportedly already experiencing

ZCC Pilgrimage claims eight lives >> Eight lives lost during September Pilgrimage >> There is no space for traffic violators on our roads KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com

ight people lost their lives on the roads around Polokwane over the weekend following the annual September Pilgrimage of members of the Zion Christian Church to its headquarters at Moria. Combined efforts by the Polokwane Police and the Department of Roads and Transport ensured the high

volumes of traffic in and around Polokwane were monitored and awareness created regarding road rules, in an attempt to keep accident figures down to a minimum. According to Mr Joshua Kwapa, spokesperson for the Department of Roads and Transport many of the accidents reported over the weekend happened in villages while two priority routes also suffered accidents. Kwapa said the same number of people lost their lives last year during the pilgrimage. WO Lesiba Ramoshaba from the Polokwane Police said a 34-year-old driver died when his car collided headto-rear with a bakkie on the N1 North. In a second incident two people lost their lives in separate accident along the R37. “The first one was

in Dilokong, where a 60-year-old pedestrian was hit by a car and died. A 16-year-old also died when he was hit by a sedan near Chuene Village,” Ramoshaba said. MEC for Roads and Transport, Mr Lehlogonolo Masoga commended road users who exercised patience and used the provincial roads within their legal parameters. “Those who continue to drive recklessly on our roads will be dealt with harshly. We will continue to maintain high visibility on our roads and we will intensify our law enforcement operations. There is no space for traffic violators on our roads,” said Masoga. He also commended traffic officers for working hard in controlling and managing traffic this past weekend.

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The Limpopo Liquor Inspectors scrutinise the credentials of a liquor trading establishment during their three day blitz.

National Liquor Authority closes illegal tavern doors KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com A total of 192 operating liquor traders ranging from bottle stores, taverns, pubs and restaurants where inspected by the officials from the National Liquor Auhtority (NLA) over the weekend. This liquor inspection blitz was held in partnership between the NLA, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the Limpopo Economic Development, Environment and Tourism Department (Ledet), The South African Police Services, the Department of Home Affairs and the Polokwane Local Municipality. During this operation five illegal taverns were issued with fines totalling a whopping R83 500 as well as 8 500 litres of alcohol confiscated during the three-day blitz inspection operation held around Polokwane. The blitz operation targeted traders in and around the Polokwane Central Business Distric as well as Mankweng, Sebayeng, Solomondale, Westenburg, Zebediela and Lebowakgomo. According to the Director of Legal Support and Prosecutions at the NLA, Adv Sandile Nkosi, the aim of the blitz operation was to enforce compliance to the Liquor Act and to ensure that traders operated within the set regulations as stipulated by their licensing conditions. Nkosi added that the most common contravention was traders not complying with what

is termed a ‘Liquor Restaurant License’. This license permits the trader to sell alcohol and serve food on the premises. “In most establishments we would discover that the trader is solely trading in alcohol and not serving any food. Upon further investigation the traders would plead ignorance and state lack of knowledge as a factor. Of course all of these would be tactics to justify their transgressions. We know this for a fact as we have it on good authority that provincial liquor inspectors workshop these traders prior to us instituting a blitz operation,” added Nkosi.

The Department of Trade and Industry together with the National Liquor Authority raided liquor traders from in and around the Polokwane Central Business District to ensure all complied with the rules and regulations of the Liquor Act of 2003.

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EC for Education in Limpopo, Ms Dikeledi Magadzi yesterday confirmed that the department has identified 308 schools to be merged this year as per departmental decision. She also confirmed that the merging affects 86 circuits, 50 047 learners, 1 770 educators and 137 identified merging centres. Departmental Spokesperson, Mr Phuti Seloba said the merging of schools is done according to Section 12A (2) of South African School Act No. 84 of 1996 as amended. The Act provides an opportunity to the School Governing Bodies (SGB) of the identified schools and any other interested persons who must be given not less than 90 days (three months) to make representations from the date of receipt of the notice. Magadzi confirmed to Polokwane Observer that the department has started with consultations with key stakeholders, such as teacher unions through Education Labour Relations Council (ELRC), the provincial forum for SGBs

and including South African Council of Churches (SACC) in regards to merging of schools. She said some of the merging was proposed by communities, while other schools to be merged with low enrolment are divided by a fence. Magadzi appealed to all stakeholders to actively and constructively contribute in this process which is aimed at ensuring that the department continues to render quality learning and teaching in all our schools in the most efficient and effective way. “Currently the department has identified 308 schools to be merged. These are schools with small learner enrolment that renders the management of schools educationally unsound because of the following factors: inadequate number of educators to manage the curriculum, for example, a school with two or three educators; schools which practice multi-grade teaching which impacts negatively on the quality of teaching and learning and small schools with many streams,” said Magadzi. The department yesterday also launched the Operation Tshumisano Framework, an intervention programme aimed at how the department plans to improve

learner performance through intervention strategies within a short and long-term period. Seloba said: “The department’s objective is to realise quick and sustainable improvement within the schools in the province through focused on-site support before they start writing Annual National Assessments (ANA), final Grade 12 examinations and also through merging of schools.” He said the Intervention Programme is designed in such a way that the Senior Management Services will be able to monitor and support schools on the effective management of curriculum delivery. He said: “It is through effective management of curriculum delivery that will lead to improved learner and school performance in ANA and Grade 12 results. In the short term, the focus will be on primary schools for ANA preparations and actual assessments; secondly, the intervention will focus on Grade 12 examinations, mainly at best schools with declining results and also under performing schools will bigger enrolment.” Seloba confirmed that the intervention programme in preparation for ANA will kick start on 06 September at Mafefe.

Eindelose frustrasie en ewige gewag om ‘n bestuurslisensie te hernu RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com Voortslepende swak dienslewering by die plaaslike verkeersdepartement is niks nuut vir inwoners nie. Erger nog is die feit dat daar geen teken van verbetering is nie. Menige voertuigbestuurders sal saamstem dat die beamptes se gesloer by die verkeersdepartement behoorlik ‘n persoon se geduld toets. ‘n Vrou wat verlede Maandag haar bestuurderslisensie hernu het, het van 10:00 tot 14:30 by die verkeersdepartement spandeer. “Dit is onaanvaarbaar. Van ongeveer 12:00 het die vier beamptes by oogtoetsstasies een vir een opgestaan en met ete gegaan. Hulle het die

mense in die ry net so gelos,” sê die anonieme inwoner. Na byna ’n halfuur het een van die beamptes opgedaag en traag die mense in die ry weer begin help. In ‘n tweede voorval moes ‘n vrou na die verkeersdepartement in Mokopane ry om aansoek vir ‘n tydelike bestuurderslisensie te doen. “Dit is belaglik dat ons nie eers in ons eie stad gehelp kan word nie. Ek moes vroegoggend opstaan om in die ry te staan en hoop om deur die loop van die dag gehelp te word.” In Mokopane het sy binne 30 minute haar lisensie gekry. “Die Polokwane Munisipaliteit-woordvoerder, mnr Matshidiso Mothapo sê van die toetsbeamptes moet ook die leerlinglisensie-

eksamenlokaal beman en daar is soms twee eksamens per dag. “Die beamptes rapporteer dadelik terug by die oogtoetsarea sodra leerlinglisensie-eksamens afgehandel is,” sê hy. Hy sê die oogtoetsstasies kan nie alleen gelaat word nie, maar het bevestig dat die beamptes vanaf 12:00 ete neem. “Ons moedig mense aan om hul klagtes in die voorstelboek by die verkeersdepartement te skryf. “So kan ons die persone aanspreek en dienslewering verbeter. Die munisipaliteit is besig om ‘n kliëntedienseenheid te vestig wat alle klagtes van kliënte sal hanteer.” Matshidiso sê die munisipaliteit poog om beter met kliënte te kommunikeer deur kennisgewings veral by die verkeersdepartementskantore op te sit wanneer daar ‘n personeeltekort is.

Sebabi ready to lead the ANC MPHO DUBE >>mphodube.observer@gmail.com A looming clash of titans has emerged over the top five positions within the African National Congress (ANC) in Limpopo ahead of the ruling party’s provincial elective conference to be held in December. Mr Dan Sebabi, Provincial Secretary of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) will contest for the position of the Provincial Secretary. This is likely to bring him into combat with former ANC Provincial Secretaries, Messrs Joe Maswanganyi and Soviet Lekganyane. According to sources within the party Lekganyane is not likely to make the cut following his previous association with former Premier Cassel Mathale. Provincial Task Team (PTT) Chairperson, Dr Philemon Mdaka earlier warned that confidential information about the party should not be leaked to the media. Sebabi said: “Power to decide who will lead the ANC conference lies with branch delegates not with or that faction. Slate denies talent an opportunity.” Maswanganyi and Lekganyane could not be reached for comment at the time of going to print. The position of provincial chairperson is expected to be contested by Premier Stan Mathabatha and Public Works MEC, Mr Namane Masemola. Both indicated that they will contest for the position if nominated by their branches. Mathabatha said: “I will never defy the ANC and if I’m nominated I’ll contest. Branches of the ANC will decide who must lead them.” Masemola said: “The ANC branches will elect their leaders. If nominated I will respect the branches and lead them. I will always honour and respect the ANC. Branches must decide who must lead them.” Mathabatha might enjoy support from President Jacob Zuma however certain ANC members aren’t happy that he got his position on a silver platter while they worked hard to oust his predecessor Cassel Mathale. “We must put it on record that we have no problem with Mathabatha but he must contest Masemola,” said ANC members.

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Stan demands competence MPHO DUBE >>mphodube.observer@gmail.com

remier Stan Chupu Mathabatha had hardly been sworn in when he met headon with well documented administration challenges in the various provincial government departments. He has however vowed on more than one occasion to steer Limpopo in the right direction. In an exclusive interview with Polokwane Observer Mathabatha said he will not tolerate incompetence, crime, fraud and corruption in his administration. Instead he will work with the Hawks, Public Protector Advocate, Thuli Madonsela, the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA), Special Investigating Unit (SIU), different political parties and members of the public in the province to accomplish a competent administration. “I hold the view that the people of this province deserve better. We must work collectively to steer Limpopo in the right direction and deal decisively with the issue of corruption and maladministration. I’m prepared to work closely with the DPSA, SIU and different stake holders, including political parties, to fight acts of corruption,” he said. He warned that the corrupt politicians, who dragged Limpopo into the mud through their corruption, fraud and maladministration which finally brought on national intervention, should account for their deeds. He agreed with Public Protector, Adv Thuli Madonsela’s call for those found guilty of corruption, fraud and maladministration in the Limpopo government to be arrested. “If indeed it is true and tested before the law that certain politicians are corrupt then they must be arrested. Irrespective of who you are and what position you are holding, you must be arrested if you are found to have been engaged in fraud and corrupt activities,” Mathabatha said. He urged all stakeholders in the province to reclaim the dignity and glory of Limpopo as the

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province of peace and prosperity. “Those found guilty must be made to pay for their misdeeds. We cannot allow people to use state resources for personal enrichment. This is the taxpayer’s money. It is meant for nothing else but the improvement of the conditions of living of our people,” he reiterated. Mathabatha further said he will also not tolerate excuses from public servants who are incompetent. “The people of this province deserve better and they want to see things happening. I’m not going to allow any excuses,” the Premier said. When asked about the latest development in his administrations when people are being redeployed and recalled, he said the changes aren’t about purging but in the best interest for better services to the public. Mathabatha cautioned ANC members who want to divide the party further because of the latest transition not to give in to the temptation. “In the months and weeks leading up to the elections we all must be very watchful of those whose objective will be to sow seeds of discord amongst our people. This is neither the time nor the place to pit people against their leaders or leaders against each other,” he said.

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>> Mafadza’s suspension is in the interest of good governance >> Leda’s formation was unprocedural MPHO DUBE >>mphodube.observer@gmail.com Proper policies and procedures weren’t followed during the establishment of the Limpopo Economic Development Agency (Leda), under the Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (Ledet). Ledet Head of Communication, Mr Simon Matome recently confirmed this during an ex-

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Leda’s alleged nonprocedural formation investigated clusive interview with Polokwane Observer who sought clarity about the suspension of Mr Sam Mafadza, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Leda. “Proper procedures weren’t followed. There were some irregularities during the formation of Leda. I can also confirm that indeed it is true that Ledet MEC, Mr Seaparo Sekwati has suspended Mafadza pending internal investigations. The suspension was in the interest of good governance,” Matome said. He also confirmed that Mafadza was suspended with effect from 16 August, pending internal investigations. Mafadza took over from Mr Lesley Masiya, former Managing Director of Limpopo Economic Development Enterprise (Limdev), one of now defunct agencies in the Ledet stable. Matome however could not confirm if Masiya will be back from suspension. Polokwane Observer was reliably informed by sources within Ledet that Masiya’s suspension allegedly stemmed from

his poor relationship with former Premier Cassel Mathale and former Ledet MECs Ms Pinky Kekana and Mr Pitsi Moloto. Contacted for comment Mafadza said as far as he is concerned proper procedures were followed and added that he was flabbergasted about his suspension. He however said if pushed or if the need arises he will engage his legal team about the matter. “The formation of Leda was a decision by Mathale’s cabinet. It wasn’t my decision, it was the provincial cabinet headed by Moloto, Kekana and the head of the department. I was just a project coordinator. I confirm that I am on compulsory leave pending interim investigations,” Mafadza said. To add to Leda’s wretchedness, Mathale’s administration on 24 January this year released a statement through its spokesperson, Mr Tebatso Mabitsela which read that it has been noted that there is an orchestrated campaign to mislead the public about the establishment of Leda.

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CAPRICORN DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY

COUNCIL PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Capricorn District Municipality Council Speaks to the People: Date : 11 September 2013 Venue : Rankhuwe Black Aces Sports Ground Aganang Local Municipality Time : 10:00

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Mabitsela, the only survivor of Mathale’s support staff who didn’t know that Leda’s burden would backfire further said: “Spurious allegations are commonplace against government on this matter. They border on character assassination and trample on the integrity of those seized with the responsibility to lead the Limpopo provincial administration.” “For the record, the Executive Council (Exco) took a decision to amalgamate the State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) in 2007 in line with the prescripts of the Limpopo Economic Development Enterprise Act 5 of 1994.” Mabitsela, reprimanded by Sekoati through Matome said: “Since this decision was taken, the Limpopo provincial government embarked on an elaborate consultative process with all relevant stakeholders to ensure that the process to amalgamate the social and economic development agencies is open, transparent and fair.”

everal of the province’s municipalities are planning on sending delegations to the Zimbabawe Tourism Expo to be hosted from 10 to 12 October, a fact to which the Democratic Alliance (DA) is determined to object. DA Provincial leader, Mr Jacques Smalle said the DA learnt that several municipalities are gearing up for the expo and will blow millions of Rand which the DA sees as a waste of taxpayers’ money. Information in the DA’s possession shows that municipalities such as Mutale will be sending eight delegates at an estimated budget of R300 000. The delegation is set to include the executive mayor, municipal manager,

tourism officer and others. Smalle added that Makhado Municipality has a similar item for discussion on their agenda. “Conservatively estimated, if all municipalities in Limpopo sends delegates it will run into tens of millions of Rand of wasteful expenditure. We will use our standing in each of the municipalities to object to this extravagant waste of money. Limpopo faces a water crisis because municipalities are struggling to provide basic services like taps and pipelines to poor communities. They are cash strapped and budgets should be prioritised for service delivery concerns,” he said. Polokwane Municipal Spokesperson, Mr Matshidiso Mothapo said he is not aware of any delegation from Polokwane Municipality who

will attend the expo. “Nothing was mentioned during meetings and the person coordinating such event are also not aware thereof,” he said. Neither of Mothapo’s counterparts at Makhado Municipality, Messrs Louis Babodi and Peter Muthambi were available to confirm if a delegation will be attending the expo. Capricorn District Municipality Spokesperson, Mr Moffat Senyatsi said the municipality has not decided on whether they will attend the expo or not and neither could Head of Communication at Lepelle-Nkumpi Municipality, Ms Mokgadi Maubane confirm their decision. Tzaneen Municipality’s telephone remained unanswered. As for Mutale Municipality, Polokwane Observer’s request to speak to the Media Liaison Officer did not bear fruit.

Bambini-kleuters in hul pronkvere vir Loslitdag Leerkragte van Bambini Montessori, mee Rina Scheepers, Zelda Jacobsz en Tharina Jansen van Rensburg tydens die skool se Loslitdag.

Hanlé Thompson en haar dogter, Tara. MARIËTTE SNYDER >> mariette.observer@gmail.com Die kleuters van Bambini Montessori het Vrydag groot gegaan met hul ouers se klere, soos vanjaar se tema tereg sê, vir Loslitdag ten bate van gestremdes in die stad. Van die kleuters was al vroeg weer in hul eie klere terwyl van die ‘dames’ geweier het om hul hoëhakskoene vir kaal voete te verruil.

Me Hendi Claassen, skoolhoof sê die kinders het die dag geniet en ondersteun jaarliks die inisiatief om hul deel vir die gemeenskap te doen. Nasionale Loslitdag vind môre (Vrydag) plaas maar om reëlings vir die Vereniging vir Persone met Gestremdhede (VPG-Eeufeeshuis), een van die begunstigdes makliker te maak, het Bambini Montessori besluit om hul dag vroeër te vier.

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Notice is hereby given in terms of Regulation 56(2c) of the regulations published in Government Notice No.R543 under Section 24(5) read with Section 44 of the National Environmental Management Act (Act No. 107 of 1998) of intent to carry out the following activity: Activity & Locality: Construction of new chicken farming operations at D Lund farms (Pty) Ltd on the farm Grumeti 1198 LS. Reference is made to the advertisement in the Polokwane Observer on 1 August 2013. The number of birds per site is amended from 141 080 birds per site to 195 000 birds per site. Project Ref (LEDET): 12/1/9/1-C68 NEAS number: LIM/EIA/0000692/2013 Municipality: Proponent: Consultants:

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Man in hof oor R2,2 miljoen se veediefstal RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com Die man wat moontlik by ‘n reuse oorgrens veediefstalsindikaat in Limpopo en Noordwes betrokke is verskyn vandag (Donderdag) in die Modimolle Landdroshof op ‘n klag van veediefstal van meer as R2 miljoen. Die man is waarskynlik ‘n boer van die Heidelberg (Gauteng)-omgewing en is vroeër die week deur lede van die Gauteng Veediefstaleenheid vasgetrek. Volgens die voorsitter van die Gauteng Veediefstalvoorkomingsforum, mnr

Willie Clack is meeste van die vee wat gesteel is, lewend gevind. Die arrestasie spruit uit ‘n ondersoek na ‘n vragmotor wat sedert verlede maand opgemerk is en waarskynlik deel van die diefstalklag is. Vee ter waarde van R1 miljoen is na bewering in agt dae in Limpopo gebuit. In die onderskeie voorvalle is 51 koeie naby Kranskop Toll Plaza en 25 brahmaan stoetkoeie buite Mokopane gesteel. Dié vragmotor is op twee tolhekke se sekuriteitskameras vasgevang wat tot die opsporing van die man gelei het.

Small Wall-galery met groot impak >> Unieke versameling kontemporêre kuns van Suid-Afrikaners >> Name verteenwoordigend van ryk kunsskat YOLANDE NEL >>observer.yolande@gmail.com ‘n Blink juweel het Vrydagaand sonder luide basuin maar met groot visuele impak sy opwagting op die Polokwane-

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Eienaar van Small Wall-galery, Leopold Senekal, in die ruimte wat Vrydagaand geopen het.

kunstoneel gemaak. Met ‘n unieke versameling kontemporêre kuns van jong opkomende Suid-Afrikaanse talent op uistalling in dié onopgesmukte ruimte, regverdig Small Wall-galery uit die staanspoor sy plek in Limpopo se hoofstad. Tydens die opening het eienaar, Leopold Senekal kos vir die honger plaaslike kunstenaarssiel voorgesit. Aan die opmerkings was dit lank reeds tyd vir die vestiging van dié eiesoortige konsep wat vastrapplek in die hartjie van Polokwane gekry het. Met die intrapslag trek die werk van name verteenwoordigend van ‘n ryk Suid-Afrikaanse kunsskat die oog. Johann Badenhorst se foto’s en glas verteenwoordigend van sy milieu. Niël Jonker se bronsbeeld van aartsbiskop Desmond Tutu tydens die Waarheid- en Versoeningskommissie se verhore. Loeritha Saayman se beelde van mansfigure en honde op klippe. Isabel Naudé wie se onpretensieuse werk op Mpumalanga-bodem gestalte kry. Adriana Scholtz se portrette. Rainos Tawonameso, wie in die verlede vir voormalige president Nelson Mandela ‘n reëldigter se staf gemaak het, se borsbeeld en danser. Elzabe Kritzinger wie se kleurvolle werk glo gewild is in Europa. Armand du Rand se bronsbeelde. Janet Botes wat haarself in gemengde media uitdruk. Hanna Badenhorst van Makhado se kuns ryk aan Limpopo-elemente. Vyf van Senekal se eie abstrak ekspressionistiese werke pronk terselfdertyd teen die wit mure. Met olieverf en miniatuurafdrukke van foto’s op doek gryp hy die verbeelding aan. Met konsepte soos ‘n aand van kuns, kaas en wyn op die dagboek vir 27 September, sal Small Wall-galery na verwagting die vergaderplek van Polokwane se kunsbewustes word. Besoek die galery in Compensatiestraat 80 Woensdae, Donderdae en Vrydae vanaf 14:00 tot 17:00 en Saterdae vanaf 09:00 tot 14:00. Skakel Senekal by 082 462 1514.

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Drie mense kan hulself gelukkig ag dat hulle slegs ligte beserings opgedoen het na ‘n botsing Saterdag by die Tzaneen- en Myngenoegenpad-kruising. Volgens nooddienspersoneel het die bestuurder van ‘n Volkswagen Golf vermoedelik teen ‘n hoë snelheid in die rigting van Polokwane gery toe die bestuurder van ‘n Hyundai voor hom ingedraai het. Die Golf het in ‘n sloot tot stilstand gekom.

Mnr Hannes van der Gryp (33) is Dinsdag oorlede. Sy vriende en familie sê hulle sal hom as die die wonderlike persoon wat hy was onthou. Hy was vir die afgelope 15 jaar ‘n inwoner van die stad en het sy eie onderneming, All In IT bestuur.Hy laat sy pa en twee susters agter. ‘n Roudiens word môre om 12:00 vanuit die Hervormde Kerk PietersburgOos in Grimbeekstraat gehou.

CRIME shorts Drug mule sentenced

Tanzanian national Abdul Mrisho (38) was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment in the Musina Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday after he was found guilty on charges of possession and smuggling of drugs in May. Mrisho was arrested near the Beitbridge border post on 19 May. Col Ronel Otto, Spokesperson for the Limpopo Police says the accused was arrested after heroin worth more than R2 million was discovered in a false compartment of his bag. He was apprehended by Border Police while entering South Africa from Zimbabwe.

Police tackle rape A Limpopo man was arrested in Burgersfort following accusations of rape made against him by his stepdaughter. Brig Hangwani Mulaudzi from the Limpopo Police said the suspect allegedly sexually abused his stepdaughter several times starting from when she was 17. “The woman is now 23 years old, has two children and is allegedly expecting a third child from him.” The 46-year old was arrested on Friday after the

woman reported the crime to the Police. Mulaudzi says the reason why the alleged crime was only reported now is due to the fact that the suspect threatened to kill his accuser and her two children if she reported the matter to the Police. The suspect will appear before the Lydenburg Magistrate’s Court this week on charges of rape and abuse. In another case Dallas Mbhombi from Lulekani was sentenced to life imprisonment in the Lulekani Regional Court on Tuesday after being found guilty of the rape of a minor. On 25 August 2012 the accused lured her to a nearby graveyard, and forcefully raped her. Col Ronel Otto from the Limpopo Police says Mbhombi was arrested the day after the rape and the DNA samples taken matched his.

Driver arrested after teen death

The Police in Lebowakgomo have arrested a 55-year old suspect, following the death of Thomas Mnisi (16) who is alleged to have been run over by a vehicle along the R37 road near Chuene Resort on Saturday.

Capt Mamphaswa Seabi from the Lebowakgomo Police explained that the suspect was arrested on a charge of culpable homicide after his metallic blue BMW allegedly collided with a gold Jeep and he allegedly in the process ran down and killed the pedestrian. “Mnisi was certified dead on the scene by the Emergency Medical Services,” Seabi reported.

Cigarettes confiscated in Juno Street Illegal cigarettes to the value of R450 000 were confiscated on Monday, following a tip-off about a truck full of cigarettes being offloaded in Juno Street, Ster Park. Polokwane locals, Messrs Karel Pierce and David van den Bergh (both 48) appeared before the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday on charges of dealing in illicit cigarettes. Both were granted R1 500 bail and the case was remanded until 30 September. Spokesperson for the Limpopo Police, Col Ronel Otto said the cigarettes were allegedly collected near the Zimbabwean border in the Musina area and was supposedly destined for Gauteng.

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Respect elders youth league leader MPHO DUBE >>mphodube.observer@gmail.com Mr Screamer Seabi, National Task Team (NTT) member of the African National Congress Youth League (Ancyl) has urged the youth to respect elders. In an interview he said the youth must refrain from negative activities such as using drugs and alcohol. “The youth must invest their future in education. The class of 1976 will be turning in their graves if they found out that their blood for the right to education is being subjected to drug and alcohol abuse. A country that doesn’t invest in education is as good as dead,” Seabi said. He said the 1976 June uprising marked a new approach towards the liberation of black people. “The aftermath of the uprising established the leading role of the ANC in the liberation struggle, as it was the body best able to channel and organise students seeking the overthrow of apartheid,” Seabi reminisced. He said however, the Ancyl today is besieged by numerous challenges ranging from a lack of political understanding of the organisation to ill-discipline, intolerance and factionalism. “These many challenges have crippled the fighting spirit of the Ancyl and hence affected its hegemony. As we mark the 37th anniversary of 16 June and the 69th anniversary of the establishment of the Ancyl, we need to solely take an oath that we will begin to do things differently; we will join the Ancyl for the purpose of advancing the objectives of the league with its twin task of rallying young people and defending the ANC. A clear programme of action must be developed which addresses the organic development of the Ancyl,” he added. Seabi said as a preparatory school for the ANC, the Ancyl will develop cadres of high quality and undisputable loyalty to the ANC, who will lead the organisation to great heights. “As the NTT, we have taken a decision of rebuilding Ancyl structures which will adhere to all principles as enshrined in our constitution,” he explained. He further said the National Development Plan (NDP) as adopted by the South African Government has identified nine key challenges that confront South Africa in eliminating poverty and reducing inequality. These include high unemployment; poor education; uneven performance by the public service; corruption; a crumbling infrastructure and the fact that the economy is resource based. Of these Seabi said unemployment, and the quality of education for most black people stands out the most.

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ervice delivery in Lebowakgomo has long reached a state of despair yet the Lepelle-Nkumpi Municipality is doing little if anything to halt or improve the situation. A recent investigation by Polokwane Observer revealed the sad state of roads and other infrastructure. Streets in Zone A, the oldest of the township’s suburbs are in a state of ruin as a result of age and neglect. Motorists have to be very careful when using these roads at the risk of damaged rims, flat tyres and possible accidents. Potholes take centre stage, leaving motorists frustrated and furious about the inconvenience and costs incurred. Zone A, with Bester, Harare, Complex and Section S being the most affected, is a battlefield of leaking water pipes and malfunctioning sewerage systems resulting in enormous water loss and possible health risks for the residents. Add to the list the broken fire hydrants; the possible contamination of water supply due to backflow or infiltration to the system via broken pipes; significant loss of stored water (hence reduced pressure) due to Cllrs Ivy Phaahla (Mayor of Lepelle-Nkumpi) and Lawrence Mapoulo (Executive Mayor of Capricorn District) listen to residents of Lebowakgomo raising their complaints about the lack of service delivery during Sunday’s meeting.

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Tenders are hereby invited for the “CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE ACCESS RAMP” to the Municipal Office Building Only Bidders that have a CIDB contractor grading of 3CE or higher are eligible to submit Bids. Join Venture are also eligible to submit Bids provided every member of the Joint Venture is registered with the CIDB and a combined grade of the joint Venture calculated in accordance with the construction industry development regulations is equal to or higher than a contractor grading of 3CE. Bid documents will be available during office hours between (08:00 and 16:30) as from Tuesday, 10 September 2013, from office of AGANANG MUNICIPALITY (MOLETJIE, CERES) A non-refundable cash Bid deposit of R 250.00 (VAT Inclusive) is payable to secure a copy of the Bid document. Queries relating to the issues of Supply Chain Management may be addressed to: Mrs. M Mphahlele 015 295 1441 and technical issues should be directed to Mr. E Maponya on 015 295 1444. Bid will be adjudicated in terms of the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, No.5/2000 in consultation with the CIDB Act. Bids will remain valid for 90 days. AGANANG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY reserves the right to negotiate further conditions and requirements with the successful Bidder. A compulsory clarification meeting with representative of the employer will take place on Tuesday, 10 September 2013 starting at 10:00. Prospective Bidders are requested to meet the Consultants at the Aganang Local Municipality’s Offices (MOLETJIE, CERES). Complete Bid documents fully priced and signed, sealed in an envelope and marked “Contract No: CAR/TS/ALM/12/13, CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE ACCESS RAMP should be deposited in the Bid/Tender Box at the AGANANG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY office at not later than 12:00 on Wednesday, 25 September 2013. Bids will be opened in public immediately after the closing time referred to above. Telegraphic, e-mail or Telefax transmission and late Bids will not be accepted for consideration and where feasible shall be returned to

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This main street of Lebowakgomo’s Section S is a typical example of how streets and roads are neglected by the municipality.

Harare Road has been experiencing water leakages for more than ten years without the problem being properly attended to.

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broken mains; excessive water consumption and the ensuing loss of income for the municipality. Cllr Lawrence Mapoulo, Executive Mayor of Capricorn District at a meeting with residents on Sunday announced that the district municipality had decided to write off R94 million in water bill bad debts incurred over years through inaccurate billing by the municipality. When pressed for comment Mapoulo said: “I’m going to look into the matter and I take this very serious. I will also engage with the councillors and Mayor Phaahla in order to get to the bottom of this matter. We will address this matter. With regard to what we came here for we accept the responsibility that our readings for water billings were inaccurate. We accept the mistake and we have set aside R17 million to improve our metering system. We will use the smart card system to resolve this matter.” Raising the issues with Cllr Ivy Phaahla, Mayor of Lepelle-Nkumpi Polokwane Observer was stunned to realise that she was seemingly unbothered by the situation. Her response was simply: “We will look into the situation.” Lebowakgomo is estimated to have a population of 35 000 according to Census 2011 Community Profile Databases.

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6 September >> Jocks Windscreens is hosting a blood drive in support of the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) from 10:00 to 15:00. Contact them on 015 293 0631 for more information. 6 September >> Ondersteun die jaarlikse Loslitdag ten bate van persone met gestremdhede deur ‘n plakker teen R10 by die Vereniging vir Persone met Gestremdhede (VPG-Eeufeeshuis) by 015 291 1788 of die Polokwane Nasorgsentrum vir Volwasse Gestremdes by 015 297 1459 te koop. 7 September >> Clivia-liefhebbers kan die jaarlikse skou van 08:00 tot 14:00 by die bekende kweker, mnr Pieter van Eeden se huis in Groblerstraat 51A bywoon en plante teen billike pryse koop. Skakel Van Eeden by 082 448 4251 vir meer besonderhede. 7 September >> Die Doornbult Gemeenskapspolisiëringsforum in samewerking met Soetdorings Buiteklub hou ‘n markdag met kos- en kunsstalletjies, armdruk, musiek, waterpret en vele meer. Vir meer besonderhede kan Niekolene Page by 083 287 2320 geskakel word. 7 September >> Die Boeremusiekgilde, Mokopane-tak bied ‘n lentedans by die Hoërskool Piet Potgieter se Pierneefsaal aan. Orkeste en plaaslike kunstenaars beloof om gaste van 18:00 tot 23:00 te vermaak. Heerlike braaivleis en bykosse sal te koop wees. Skakel Kobus by 082 564 4668 vir meer besonderhede.

13 September >> Die plaaslike Dierebeskermingsvereniging (DBV) bied ‘n gholfdag by die Polokwane Gholfklub aan om geld vir die vereniging in te samel. Om ‘n putjie te bespreek of om as borg betrokke te raak, kan Mike by 083 227 6892 geskakel word. 14 September >> Bikers That Care hou hul jaarlikse Golden Oldies Biker Jol by Martha Hofmeyr Tehuis van Bejaardes in Ooststraat. Koste is R80 per persoon wat ontbyt insluit. 27 September >> Geniet ‘n aand van kuns, kaas en wyn by Small Wall Gallery by Compensatiestraat 80. Skakel Leopold Senekal by 082 462 1514 vir meer besonderhede. 28 September >> Sterkloop Tackle and Petshop presents a Dog Show in conjunction with the Polokwane Animal Lovers (PAL) at 09:00. Entry fee is R10 per category and payable at the shop. Great prizes are at stake. Contact them on 015 295 8180 for more information. 28 September >> Die Limpopo Lentekarnaval word van 07:00 by die sportterrein van die Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé met hope pret aangebied. Kaartjies is R30 per persoon. Laerskoolleerders en kinders jonger as nege jaar kan die karnaval gratis saam met hul ouers geniet. Kaartjies is by Cyclelab in die Thornhill Shopping Centre beskikbaar. Skakel Jurie vir meer inligting by 082 468 0444 of Flip by 083 446 7774 of besoek hul faceboekblad. 5 Oktober >> Die Polokwane Kinder- en Gesinsorgvereniging bied ‘n Immergroen Ouerskappraatjie deur fasiliteerder, Estie Boltman aan waar ouerskapbehoeftes onder meer bespreek word. Kaartjies kos R50 per persoon en is by kindersorg se kantore in Jorissenstraat 42A beskikbaar of skakel hulle by 015 297 3326. 11 Oktober >> The Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa) hosts their annual Relay for Life at the old Peter Mokaba Stadium. Contact them on 015 297 1268 for more information.

Get your tickets for the Junior Fashion Show Mariëtte Snyder >> mariette.observer@gmail.com Make sure you don’t miss out on the fabulous Junior Fashion Show, hosted by Femkepro and aimed to afford young Limpopo designers the opportunity to showcase their clothes, bags and accessories at no charge at Fusion Boutique Hotel on Saturday, 7 September at 19:00. The themes will include African, Pedi, Tsonga, Venda and Western wear in both the casual and formal genre. What makes this unique opportunity even more exciting is the

fact that every piece viewed will be available at 50% discount on the night of the show and guests will also receive free designer goody bags worth R170. The organisers, who donated R25 000 towards the project aim to assist young, talented and innovative designers, preferably final year fashion design students of Capricorn FET College and other local young designers, to market their creations. Tickets at R150 and R350 are still available and can be obtained at 072 531 7650 or at the entrance on the day of the show.

Sondag is Internasionale Geletterdheidsdag Mariëtte Snyder >> mariette.observer@gmail.com Internasionale Geletterdheidsdag word jaarliks op 8 September gevier om bewustheid vir geletterdheid onder die wêreld se ongeletterde gemeenskap te skep. Die week is ook nasionale boekeweek. Ons land het nie gretige lesers volgens statistiek nie. Net sowat 14% Suid-Afrikaners lees boeke en slegs 5% ouers lees vir hul kinders volgens die Suid-Afrikaanse Boekontwikkelingsraad. Ons land is in die 133ste plek uit 142 lande in die Wêreld-Ekonomiese Forum (WEF) se jongste verslag rakende finansiële ontwikkeling.

Omdat dié dag vanjaar op ‘n Sondag val en meeste skole met eksamen besig is, is geen aktiwiteite skynbaar vir die dag in stadskole beplan nie. Mnr Phuti Seloba, woordvoerder van die departement van onderwys sê dié vieringe is ook nie op hul dagboek nie omdat hulle eerder op matrikulante se rekordeksamen fokus. Geletterdheid word deur kultuur, geskiedenis, taal, godsdiens en sosio-ekonomiese omstandighede bepaal. Vanjaar se tema is Geletterdheid vir die 21ste eeu. Geletterdheid is die basis van onderwys en noodsaaklik vir die bekamping van armoede, kindersterftes en die versekering van volhoubare ontwikkeling.

UPCOMING events Dagboek die Vryburgers se wynveiling Mariëtte Snyder >> mariette.observer@gmail.com Inwoners word genooi om die gewilde jaarlikse wynveiling van die Pietersburg Vryburgers in samewerking met Robertson Vryburgers vandag (Donderdag) om 18:00 by die Pietersburg Klub te ondersteun. Mnr Steyn Botha van die plaaslike tak sê daar sal oudergewoonte goeie wyne opgeveil word en hulle hoop om die wyn teen goeie

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Slaan af vir gestremdes Mariëtte Snyder >> mariette.observer@gmail.com Polokwane Nasorgsentrum vir Volwasse Gestremdes se jaarlikse gholfdag kom nader. Almal word genooi om op 21 September die grootste fondsinsamelingspoging van die vereniging by die Polokwane Gholfklub te steun. Die kompetisie word in tweebalalliansieformaat gespeel en pryse ter waarde van R10 000 is op die spel. Inskrywing is R200 per speler, R750 vir ‘n putjie en R500 vir ‘n

afslaanbof. Borge is welkom om hul besighede te adverteer en die dag saam te geniet. Mnr Baksteen Heunis, organiseerder en medestigter van die sentrum sê hulle gaan oudergewoonte skape op die spit braai met watertandbykosse. Spelers en hul gades kan gratis vir die ete tydens die prysuitdeling aansit en gaste kan teen R50 aansluit. Vir meer besonderhede of om as speler of borg betrokke te wees, kan Heunis by 015 298 8272, Saartjie du Toit by 015 297 1459 of die gholfklub by 015 295 4118 geskakel word.

All that glitters>> Not all that’s good comes from Jo’burg Charli Bedet Recently, I was in a business meeting presenting a proposal for a project designed to bring something international and positive to Limpopo. Before I could move to my second slide, a gentleman gave me a look that clearly suggested that I’ve lost my mind and said: “Why are you doing this here in Limpopo? Go to Jo’burg, it’s much better there”. I looked around the room and saw heads bobbing in agreement and I thought this is insane. Since I returned back to the province from the Netherlands six months ago, I have heard people around me eerily repeating the same mantra. Any defence of how things are not as bad as perceived, any positive statement is met with classical scepticism. “I am giving you a few more months and you’ll be moving to Jo’burg like all others. There is nothing for you here.” the mantra continues. For them, Limpopo is a lost cause and they are adamant that nothing good and of world class can ever happen here despite the evidence that proves otherwise, case in point, the 2010 soccer world cup. Don’t get me wrong, Limpopo is not perfect and like any other province has its share of problems but putting down the province has become a national sport with the people on the forefront of this game Limpopians themselves. Young people are encouraged to move out of the province en masse. They are raised to believe that to be better, they have to get out and look down at the same province that ironically shaped them to look fearlessly into the future. This type of thinking even compels others to blatantly deny their roots because it’s simply not hip to admit coming from Limpopo. To some having a GP car number plate is the ultimate goal to show that you’ve finally exorcised yourself of the perceived ‘ Lim backwardness fever’ . I have met amazing talented young people

around the province, who mostly have studied or worked in Gauteng, and found out that the grass is not always greener on the other side. Like me, they chose to return home. They too, believe in being the change they want to see. Why remain in Johannesburg and keep the Limpopo incompetence myth alive when you can prove your capabilities back home? Yes, Johannesburg has its own charm and pull. But what people fail to understand is that the more Limpopo youth with potential go out to excel elsewhere, the less we have left to form our own systems. Johannesburg is operating on old systems based on long term experience and every industry within the city had a beginning. And in Limpopo, we have to start our own beginnings. We have to recognise and invest in local talent believe in them and support those who create jobs for themselves by paying for their initiatives. We have to change the mindset and stop the brain drain and the vicious circle. We should also stop allowing others to use the province as a scapegoat of all that’s not favourable in the country, may it be political or otherwise. Do I believe that all that’s good comes from Johannesburg? Quite the reverse. Having lived in Johannesburg for 12 years, 15 in Holland and seeing the world, I chose to return to Limpopo. Without a doubt, I recognise the potential of our province, I believe in the abundance of talent of our youth and I live daily in the earnest hope that sooner than later, this “knowing” I have will be felt in the five corners of our beautiful province. All that glitters is not in Gauteng. About the author: Charli Bedet is the Founding CEO of Balushi Media, the first full service Public Relations firm with international partners in Polokwane. She holds a bachelors degree in International Communication Management from Inholland University, Rotterdam. She also studied International and European Law. For more info visit www.balushimedia.co.za.

MEC Semenya ready to deliver MPHO DUBE >>mphodube.observer@gmail.com If you were under the impression that Ms Rosina Semenya’s political career was over, you’d better think twice. Semenya, ousted from her position as MEC by former Premier Cassel Mathale, was quick to make a comeback to administrative politics to serve as MEC for Agriculture in the cabinet of her political ally, Premier Stan Mathabatha. Semenya’s status in African National Congress (ANC) structures was confirmed last year when she was elected to the National Executive Committee during the party’s elective conference in Mangaung. During a recent exclusive interview with Polokwane Observer Semenya, a former Limpopo ANC Women’s League (ANCWL) Provincial Chairperson, vowed to speed up service delivery. “Premier Mathabatha has made it clear that we must better the lives of our people. My turnaround strategy is to engage with different stakeholders within the department and members of the communities to improve the agricultural sector in the province,” she said adding that she wants to see more young people busy themselves with agriculture. “We want to see more young people engaged in agricultural activities. There are a lot of opportunities in the field of agriculture. When you speak about agriculture, you refer to an art, science or practice of producing food, feed, fibre and many other desired goods by the systematic raising of plants and animals,” she pointed out. Referring to one of her first tasks as political head of Agriculture in the province, the launch of the Phetwane Fisheries Project in Sekhukune she said her department was pleased with results from the project thus far and would implement it in other districts too. Born on 16 November 1969 at Bloodriver village in Moletjie this dedicated ANC party member has since a young age been active in politics where her strong leader-

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ship skills have always been put to good use. She has since 1999 served in four portfolio committees and chaired two, Public Transport and Provincial Treasury. From her earliest engagement as member of the Moletji- Matlala Transitional Local Council to becoming ANC Provincial Chief Whip (1995-1999) the list reflects her dedication to the party and its cause and includes ANCWL Administrator (1994-1995), ANCWL volunteer organiser (1993-1994), Member of the Provincial Executive Committee(PEC), Provincial Working Committee(PWC) of the ANC in Limpopo Province (2006-2008), Provincial Chairperson of ANCWL in Limpopo Province (2003- 2009), Provincial Secretary of ANCWL (1998-1999), Deputy Chairperson and additional member Central North ANC Region, Regional Executive Committee of ANCWL (1993), Provincial Secretary of national women‘s coalition of South Africa in Limpopo 19921994, Coordinator for the launch of the Progressive Women of South Africa Limpopo chapter 2006 and elected executive member of the movement from 2007 until 2009. She holds a postgraduate Diploma in Development Leadership Management (University of Limpopo). She also obtained NQ LEVEL 7 certificates in Leadership and Management for Transformation and in Advanced Governance and Public Leadership, both from the University of the Witwatersrand.

he local Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) assisted Polokwane Chemical Suppliers (PCS) to establish a feral cat colony at their premises in Futura by donating cat food, assisting with the catching of the cats and to stabilise the colony. PCS General Manager, Ms Meloney de la Hunt said the cats at the factories help them with pest control and they appreciate the SPCA’s assistance. “To stabilise the colony is a key

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Mr Anton du Bruyn (SPCA Polokwane Manager), Ms Meloney de la Hunt (PCS General Manager) and Mr Frans Mootane (PCS assistant) during the handover of the cat food for the feral cat colony.

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The staff of Polokwane Chemical Suppliers, educators and learners of Siloe School for Blind gathered for a group photo after the trees had been planted.

Mss Melita Mampane (Chief Executive Officer of Polokwane Chemical Suppliers) Romokone Molepo (Principal of Siloe School for the Blind) assist Mr Walter Mampane (Chief Executive Officer of Polokwane Chemical Suppliers) in planting a citrus tree.

olokwane Chemical Suppliers (PCS) remains committed to its very successful Corporate Social Investment programme and, in keeping with the goals of making a tangible difference in the community, planted 40 citrus trees at Siloe School for the Blind on Monday. Siloe School for the Blind is one of five schools across Capricorn district adopted by the programme, the other being Letlotlo Primary, Bana ba Thari, Millenium College and Kabelo Combined School. The outreach to Siloe came after it was realised that a need for essential services exists at the school. The management and staff of the company therefore put shoulder to the wheel and planted lemon and orange trees in holes prepared by labourers at the school. It was a joyful occasion attended by the management, educators and learners of the school who sang and danced to show their appreciation and thank their sponsors.

Mr Walter Mampane (Chief Executive Officer of Polokwane Chemical Suppliers) prior to addressing the learners of Siloe School for the Blind during their tree planting at the school on Monday.

Mr Walter Mampane, Chief Executive Officer of PCS said: “Trees are an important part of every community. Our streets, parks, playgrounds and backyards are lined with trees that create a peaceful, aesthetically pleasing environment. Trees increase our quality of life by bringing natural elements and wildlife habitats into urban settings. When we approached the school they told about the need for trees. We could have gone with any other trees but chose the citrus trees because the learners and members of the community will harvest the fruit.” Ms Ramokone Molepo, Principal of the school expressed their gratitude towards PCS. “We are very honoured and privileged to be part of this moving gesture. I am one of those people who believe that trees will always furnish us with two of Life’s essentials, food and oxygen. As we evolve these citrus trees will provide additional necessities such as shelter, medicine and tools. We are saying thank you once again to Polokwane Chemical Suppliers and we promise to nurture and take care of the trees,” Molepo said.

Ms Ramokone Molepo, Principal of Siloe School for the Blind.

Lizette Deacon verruil klaskamer vir kombuis RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com ‘n Verrassingsbesoek van Ocean Basket se King Neptune (mnr Ossie Gangata) aan Polokwane Observer verlede week tydens hul bewusmakingsveldtog oor Sekretaressedag wat gister (Woensdag) gevier is, is ‘n bewys dat Ocean Basket meer as net ‘n konsessiewinkel is en dat hulle innoverende idees gebruik om hul handelsmerk te bemark. King Neptune het korporatiewe maatskappye besoek waar hy spyskaarte en visvormige lekkergoed aan werknemers uitgedeel het. Met verskeie spesiale aanbiedinge is kliënte met vis en skyfies sowel as ‘n slaai en glas wyn vir slegs R65 bederf. Soesji en ‘n glas wyn was nog ‘n gunsteling op die spyskaart vir slegs R70. Me Lizette Deacon kén seekos. Sy is al agt jaar die mede-eienaar van beide Ocean Basket-konsessiewinkels in die stad wat die winkels se groei en gewildheid verseker. “Die sukses lê in my liefde vir kos, kliëntetevredenheid, goeie algemene bestuur en behoorlike beheer van voorraad en die personeel. Vir my was Ocean Basket se grootste trekpleister hul ongelooflike vis en skyfies wat ook ‘n groot rol gespeel het in my besluit om ‘n konsessiehouer te word. Kort daarna is Ocean Basket se deure geopen.” Deacon het na elf jaar as onderwyser by Laerskool Pietersburg-Noord Primary en ses

jaar se tuisonderrig vir leergeremde kinders in 2005 die eerste Ocean Basket in Savannah Mall saam met haar mede-eienaar, mnr André de Beer begin. Die besigheid het floreer en Ocean Basket Mall of the North het in 2011 gevolg. Die onlangse opening van hul direkte kompetisie is nie vir Deacon ‘n kopseer nie. “Die eerste drie dae was stiller, maar ons getroue kliënte het teruggekom. Ocean Basket se bekostigbare pryse is een van ons grootste trekpleisters. Ons is ‘n klein intieme restaurant wat baie aandag aan kliënte gee om te verseker dat hulle tevrede is.” Ocean Basket verkoop nie net seekos nie, maar is ook by die gemeenskap betrokke. “Ons probeer ‘n verskil maak en op dié manier teruggee aan die inwoners van die stad. ‘n Gedeelte van die opbrengs van die seekosskinkborde word aan die Kankervereniging van Suid-Afrika (Kansa) geskenk. Hulle baat ook by ons Griekse aande wanneer ons tot 10% aan Kansa skenk.” Die kenmerkende lang ure en harde werk as restauranthouer hou vir Deacon besig, maar dit pla haar nie. “Ek hou daarvan om in beheer en ingelig oor die restaurant te wees waaruit ek soveel genot put.” Sy reken ‘n goeie restauranteur beskik oor puik menseverhoudings en iemand wat sy vinger op alles en almal hou. Deacon beplan om nog ‘n Ocean Basket in die toekoms in die provinsie te open.

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Dankie Polokwane Observer Die oudskoliere van die Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé is vol lof vir u koerant. Ons wil u graag bedank dat u die afgelope jaar gereeld berigte van ons groot kuier op 24 Augustus geplaas het. Daar was waarlik trane van blydskap om ou skoolvriende weer te sien. Ja, ons het almal ouer geword. Die manne spog met groot bleskoppe en die vrouens met hul kleinkinders. Dit was fantasties om te sien van waar oral in die land oudskoliere van hulle laat hoor het en dit was wonderlik om na al die jare weer saam te kuier. Net jammer ons het soveel van ons oudonderwysers en vriende deur die jare verloor. Nogmaals baie dankie vir u vriendelike hulp. Dit word opreg waardeer. Yvonne Pienaar

PHS se revue is fantasties Dis so lekker dat daar nog mense is wat oumense so kan trakteer en onthaal. Ja, ek praat nou van Skouspel 2013, ekskuus, Padkaart Revue 2013 van die Hoërskool Pietersburg (PHS). Die standaard was so hoog dat ek my amper verspreek het. Die pragtigste kleurvolle, afgeronde juwele is gekry nadat 120 rowwe klippe gevat en in ‘n drom gegooi is. Die drom is vir dae en aande gedraai en gedraai. Dit is wat PHS doen. Hulle vat 120 kinders wat bereid is om hard te werk. Na dae en aande se oefen is hulle die pragtigste, kleurvolle, afgeronde kinders wat van die revue ‘n professionele groot sukses gemaak het. Baie dankie aan die kinders, ouers en onderwysers wat die leerders afgerig het. As senior burgers sê ons vir die revue-produksiespan dankie dat hulle die seniors genooi het en pouse ietsie gegee het om te eet en te drink. PHS se revue, Padkaart was fantasties. ‘n Gelukkige dankbare senior burger

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Polokwane Observer het hierdie week lede van die gemeenskap gevra wat hulle dink van lt genl Fannie Masemola se aanstelling as die nuwe provinsiale polisie-kommissaris en of hulle dink die aanstelling sal misdaad in die provinsie hokslaan. Polokwane Observer asked members of the public for their opinion about the appointment of Lt Genl Fannie Masemola as Provincial Commissioner of Police and whether they think the appointment will help curb crime.

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Mr Matthew Hlongwane: “I hope there will be change coming to Limpopo in the near future; a new face might bring new hope.”

Me Belle Pretorius: “Misdaad is baie erg in ons stad en provinsie en ek hoop dat die man ons oplossing gaan wees. Indien nie, hoop ek daar kom vinnig ‘n ander oplossing.”

Mr Alfred Sekopane: “I personally don’t think it will improve our situation, the Police have proven to us they are no good and it will just stay the same.”

Me Christina Pretorius: “Ek ken hom nog nie, maar hoop hy bewys almal wat negatief is verkeerd en is in staat om reg en geregtigheid te laat geskied.”

Mnr Jan Snyder: “Skrikwekkend baie polisiemanne het kriminele rekords en is steeds wetstoepassers. Ek hoop hierdie man bewys my verkeerd.”

Mr Lordick Mbedzi: “I never knew the name of the old one and I don’t know the name of the new one. Things will get worse because most officials in power are equally corrupt.”

Mnr Martin van der Westhuizen: “Drastiese stappe moet geneem word om Polokwane uit die kloue van misdadigers te red. Ek hoop hy gaan die stappe namens ons neem.”

Ms Lancy Maligana: “I hope he will do a good job and I wish him good luck with his new appointment, make us proud.”

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ltra-fashionable, cool, flattering and trendy are the buzzwords this spring and summer. Good news lies ahead for fashion trend setters with the rise of slouchy, cool-girl shorts making its way to wardrobes around the country. This trend is perfect for every girl who has never felt like she could pull off cheeky cut-offs. Another trend on the run walk is easy-going floral prints with the emphasis remaining on black and white colour-blocking which can include zigzag prints and stripes. Throwing together something to wear for an evening out is also a problem of the past thanks to the new trend of showing a bit of skin on spots like legs, waist and chest. Dark skinny jeans paired with statement heals is a super-slimming wardrobe must have for this season. Style this with a slinky cut-away top and you’re good to go. PHOTO: INTERNET

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Lentefleur • Spring Splash Make your spring memories last a lifetime Mariëtte Snyder >> mariette.observer@gmail.com Spring gives you the opportunity to take beautiful photographs, not only of your children enjoying the warmer temperatures but also of butterflies visiting your garden, bees hard at work or your family enjoying carefree days in the pool. At Jetline Polokwane you can be sure to receive not only the best quality service and wide variety of products on offer, but also the perfect solution to finishing that photo wall in your home. Their collection of unique photo-books includes a variety of styles, themes, backgrounds and formats to choose from. It is finished in full colour, bound in hard cover leatherette or displayed in a fully printed coffee table book cover, personalised to ensure that your choice is exclusive to your style and your pocket. The option of printing your photos on

canvas can also guarantee you a unique range of wall décor that will not only keep your memories safe, but will also splash the faces of your loved ones in full colour. At Jetline Polokwane they print any digital image on canvas, which is then stretched onto a wooden frame, ready to hang. Another idea is to have their designers edit an image which perfectly suits your business style and have it printed on canvas or even Perspex for a sophisticated and modern look. Photograph some of nature’s smaller creatures this spring. A photo collage can be used to create a stunning wall feature of treasured memories.

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Veilige pret vir die hele gesin Mariëtte Snyder >> mariette.observer@gmail.com Lente en somer is sinoniem met buitelugaktiwiteite soos gesinsuitstappies, swem, braai en glybaanlekkerte. By Splash Waterpark and Paintball kan jy al dié geriewe in oormaat saam met vriende en familie in ‘n rustige atmosfeer geniet. Mede-eienaar, me Marlene Thomson sê hulle fokus op gesonde gesinspret en is Saterdae en Sondae van 09:00 tot 17:00 oop. Die park sal egter eers op 14 September vir die nuwe seisoen open. “Terwyl die kinders in die water of op die glybane baljaar of mekaar met verfbal uitdaag, kan ouers rustig om braaivleisvure of onder die lapa kuier en van die besige week vergeet,” sê Thomson. Daar is ook ‘n kleiner swembad waarin kleuters kan baljaar. Dié heerlike ontspanplek is net buite die stad op die Dalmadapad, hoewe 22. Verskeie pakkette is beskikbaar. Thomson nooi die gemeenskap om hulle te besoek vir ‘n veilige prettige dag waarvan die hele gesin kan deel wees.

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impopo Lentekarnaval gaan vanjaar nóg opwindinder en prettiger as verlede jaar wees volgens die organiseerders. Dié karnaval met ‘n propvol program vind op 28 September by die Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé se terrein plaas en sluit onder meer ‘n bergfietsrit, perdepretrit, sterkmanvertoning, braai- en potjiekoskompetisie en hope uitstallers wat vir ‘n heerlike vlooimarkatmosfeer gaan sorg in sowel as optredes deur bekende kunstenaars. Rugbyliefhebbers kan die kragmeting tussen Suid-Afrika en Australië in die kuiertent geniet. Bergfietsryers kan vir wedrenne oor 22- en 42 km inskryf. Die interessante roete strek oor perde-, bees- en wildsplase. Deelnemers kan by Cyclelab, Thornhill Shopping Centre teen R50 vir die 22 km en R70 vir die 42 km inskryf. Die jongspan onder nege jaar kan aan ‘n gratis 1 km-pretrit deelneem en boonop uitsien na selfs perdekarritte en springkastele. Perdepretritte is nuut op die program en dieselfde roete en afstand as die fietsrit. Deelnemers van 13 jaar en jonger moet van ‘n volwasse ruiter vergesel word. Hoewel dit nie ‘n kompetisierit is nie, sal daar steeds gelukkige trekkings wees. Inskrywings kan al op 27 September vanaf 14:00 op die terrein gedoen word of voor die rit op 28 September. Registrasie is R50 per ruiter. ‘n Pretloop van 1.5 km gaan terselfdertyd gehou word teen R30 vir volwassenes. Kinders deur hul ouers vergesel, is gratis en sluit die dag se toegang in. Almal wat die wedloop voltooi kry medaljes. Met die bondelsport kan slegs agt spanne deelneem. Items soos hardloop met ‘n paal,

kruiwastoot, skaapdra, buitebandrol en sokkerbaldribbel is deel van die lekkerte. Inskrywingsgeld is R600 per span met groot pryse wat gewen kan word. Die sterkmanvertoning moet nie misgeloop word nie. Deel van die program is die opwindende braai- en potjiekoskompetisie waaraan individue en besighede teen R500 per span kan deelneem. Skakel mnr Jaco Jooste by 082 727 8188 vir meer besonderhede. Die karnaval word met vertonings deur gaskunstenaars en komediante afgesluit. Toegang vir die dag is R30 wat al die vertonings insluit en kan by Cyclelab in Thornhill Shopping Centre gekoop word. Laerskoolleerders en jonger kan die karnaval gratis saam met hul ouers geniet. Vir meer besonderhede kan Jurie by 082 468 0444 of Flip by 083 446 7774 geskakel word of hul faceboekblad, Limpopo Lentekarnaval kan besoek word. Program 27 September 14:00 - Inskrywings en registrasie. 28 September 05:30 - Hekke open en deelnemers registreer 07:00 – Bergfietsuitdaging, 42 km 07:15 – Bergfietsuitdaging, 22 km 07:30 - Perdepretrit 08:00 - Pretloop 10:00 - Bergfietsuitdaging, 1,5 km 11:00 - Bondelsportkompetisie 12:45 - Sterkmanvertoning 16:00 - Jaco Taylor 17:00 - Mia Louw 18:00 - Sweet November 19:00 - Take 5 Comedy met Doringdraad, Gavin Esterhuizen en Hannes van Tonder.

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Join in celebrating Small Business Friday >> Nedbank will introduce the latest technology to small business owners >> The small-business sector is considered the engine for economic growth in South Africa RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com

ocal and national small businesses is getting ready to celebrate Small Business Friday tomorrow (Friday), a symbolic day for everyone, from consumers to large corporate companies, to support small businesses. According to the local branch of Nedbank Business they will be hosting a function in collaboration with the Polokwane Chamber of Business (PCOB) on 20 September to celebrate Business Friday as well as introduce key products Nedbank has to offer to small business owners. The venue is still to be confirmed. Persons attending the function will be introduced to the latest technology from Nedbank such as the Nedbank Pocket Point of Sale (PocketPOS), a mobile point of sale as well as the SimplyBiz website, an online portal

that enables entrepreneurs to network and find practical information that aids the starting, operating and growing of any small business. Small Business Friday recognises the importance of the small business sector and the need to elevate it and was started in 2012 by Nedbank in association with the National Small Business Chamber (NSBC) and has gained much support over the past year. “This year we are once again encouraging the people of South Africa to stand behind our country’s small businesses and the hardworking individuals who make them what they are, and to support a small business actively in their community on Friday,” Ms Ingrid Johnson, Managing Executive of Nedbank Retail and Business Banking said in a recent press release. The small-business sector is considered the engine for economic growth in South Africa as an estimated 2,8 million small and medium enterprises contribute between 52% and 57% of gross domestic product (GDP), providing approximately 61% of total employment. “Our ability to achieve sustainable economic growth is highly dependent on the success of our country’s small businesses. Starting a business is an avenue of independent wealth creation that is open to a broad and diverse part of the population but to succeed these entrepreneurs need all the support we can give them,” she said. Small business owners also have their

role to play by actively participating in the day. They can drive awareness beyond Small Business Friday and to reward their efforts Nedbank launched a campaign for all its small business merchants to register on www.simplybiz.co.za and claim their share of R1 000 000 based on card transactions processed through their device during November. Nedbank continues to invest in this segment and last week announced the early findings of the Nedbank Small Business Index, the first to provide a comprehensive and robust assessment of the challenges faced by small business. Nedbank also procured goods and services from 3 100 small and medium enterprises in 2012 to the total value of R2,8 billion and is the first signatory to the NSBC Prompt Payment Code, thereby making a public commitment to pay smaller businesses in line with clearly defined terms and within 30 days. Mr Mike Anderson, founder and Chief Executive Officer of NSBC commented by saying: “With the support of corporate companies such as Nedbank and consumers at large, Small Business Friday has the potential to make a real difference to this important sector of our economy. We are asking people to vote with your feet, heart and wallet. Always think of a small business in your community when planning to buy goods and services, not only tomorrow but every other day.”

Black Management Forum launches gender desk RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com The Black Management Forum (BMF) recently launched a Gender Desk. The launch coincided with the forum’s annual Tracy Malatjie Awards Ceremony held at Protea Hotel Ranch Resort and was introduced by BMF Deputy President, Ms Koko Khumalo. The gender desk was established in response to challenges faced by women in the BMF. “It is our intention that all structures within the BMF shall work together to incorporate the gender desk into the operations of the organisation in order to make the BMF more gender sensitive and conducive of participation and growth for women. The task of the BMF Gender Desk will be to ensure that mentorship and coaching is structured accordingly for all women in the organisation. We understand that responsibilities of the gender desk though empowering women are also the responsibility of the males within the organisation as members and leaders,” Khumalo said. She also explained that the main goals of the desk will be to institutionalise the gender focus within the BMF by creating a gender sensitive culture within which both male and female members find an equally conducive environment for their leadership development and networking; to support women BMF members in particular in their own leadership

development in terms of concrete leadership training, mentoring and support and to provide a dedicated support structure for women leaders at the governance level within the BMF structures to ensure they conduct their duties in an effective manner. The gender desk will further endeavour to celebrate women’s achievements within the corporate and leadership environment with added support for BMF women members in leadership and executive positions within and outside the BMF as well as knowledge sharing through regular communication in internal newsletters and interaction through special women’s forums where BMF women can share best practice. Khumalo commented that unemployment and a lack of growth within the economy is of great concern to the organisation. “It is time to give women the opportunity to show what they are capable of. Women brought life to this earth. We are entrepreneurs but we are not given the opportunity to Photo: RC Myburgh

Black Management Forum (BMF) Deputy President, Ms Koko Khumalo during the recent launch of the BMF Gender Desk.

prove ourselves,” she said. A former Limpopo resident, Khumalo said the province’s leadership should aim to change the perception people have about Limpopo. “Limpopo is not only the fruit basket of the country it is also the province of love which produces many talented people. Government should make Limpopo more attractive to invest in,” she suggested.

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starter of creamy garlic snails with a mozzarella sauce baked to perfection, a main course of rump steak perfectly grilled and prepared to meet your specifications, ending off with sweet decadence in the form of an out-of-thisworld smooth and fluffy chocolate mousse. Affordable prices and a please-all menu, warm inviting lighting and delicious drinks mixed right before your eyes describes the newly opened Dijong 4 All Restaurant. With Jan and Marthie du Toit and Phillip and Louise van Rensburg at the helm of this newly established family restaurant, Polokwane residents are sure to find exactly what they’re looking for when you walk through the doors of Dijong. Aromas of delicious foods, heartwarming wines and soul-warming sherry met guests and ensured the evening kicked off to a great start. Elegant and sophisticated decor finishes are superbly balanced with comfort and a new age twist, bringing together a world where elegance meets hipness and affordable prices in a comfortable embrace. The restaurant gives food lovers a taste of diversity and

Dr Johan Kriel and his wife Michelle share a toast with one of the owners of Dijong 4 All Restaurant, Mr Jan du Toit.

Above: Waitron Lindsey Nxusani says the client always needs to be kept happy and during the opening night of Dijong 4 All Restaurant, this is exactly what he did and plans to do in the future. With him is Mr Brenden Dorrheim, Ms Thsepo Makgoto and Mr Paul Ngwenya from Makro Polokwane. Right: The dedicated kitchen staff will ensure patrons keep coming back for more with their deliciously and professionally prepared food, catering exclusively for every type of palate.

culinary skills which ensure every plate that leaves the kitchen contains expertise, great taste and culinary perfection. Mr Jan du Toit, co-owner and Operator of Dijong explains that the success of this business comes down to the dedicated network of supporters he found in the friendly people living around Polokwane who selflessly helped make the restaurant the product of pride seen today. “Everyone went out of their way to ensure we had what we needed when we needed it”, says du Toit. With a staff contingent of 49, Dijong not only boasts a fully licensed restaurant and bar with a Sushi Chef and special wood burning pizza ovens, but also state of the art conferencing facilities, venues and delicious catering, both on site and off, making Dijong ideal for those yearend functions lying around the corner. For more information or to make bookings, contact Marthie on 015 007 0576 or 082 257 9176.

University of Limpopo Business Day The University of Limpopo’s (UL) Department of Business Management invites stakeholders and business students to its second annual Business Day scheduled for Friday, 18 October 2013 at the institutions Anglo Platinum NPC Multipurpose Centre. The department last year initiated a task team to enable it to establish partnerships with corporates, allow students to gain exposure and assist students with graduate recruitment. The theme this year is on unemployment and youth entrepreneurship. Mr Olabanji Oni, head of the department, said they will be running a business plan competition where the students will be submitting their business plans in Telecommunication, Wholesale/ Retail and Industrial/ Manufacturing. “Designated stalls will be made available to all stakeholders. We are expecting 600 B.Com students to attend,” Oni said.

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He also explained that the purpose of the day will be to equip students and graduates with entrepreneurial skills and knowledge through corporate presentations on the day. “We want to guide students and graduates and highlight them about entrepreneurial opportunities and necessary financial means for them to start their own businesses. We also want to establish partnerships with organisations to recruit students and graduates as well as encourage the development of competent and productive initiatives amongst students in the area of small enterprises,” Oni said. Interested students and stakeholders can submit their details on or before 4 October 2013 by using the entry form below. For more information contact Oni on 015 268 3325 or olabanji.oni@ul.ac.za.

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Mnr Jan Du Toit and his wife Marthie are the happy new faces taking over the restaurant reins in Polokwane, entering the food and catering world by storm with their innovative new ideas and affordable prices.

From left are the managers of Dijong 4 All Restaurant who keep things running smoothly, Ms Maria Chueue, (Front of House), Mr Tebogo Boshomane (Kitchen Manager), Mr Angus Davis (Front of House) and Sello Tseana (Senior Manager).

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Limpopo is seen as breeding ground for some of the country’s most beautiful young models being discovered during pageants on home turf. Among these is the soon to be launched Limpopo Top Model Search, a prestigious brand with international flair that is all new to the province. In an interview with Balushi Media Managing Director and Limpopo Top Model Event Director Charli Bedet, she referred to the annual campaign officially commencing on 1 October with the grand finale to be held in Polokwane on Saturday, 29 March 2014. Limpopo Top Model, an annual international model search competition seeking the best model talent in Limpopo, stretches over a six month period and culminates in a spectacular grand final night of fashion, entertainment and fundraising in Polokwane city where the winners will be selected. The main prizes includes an all expenses paid four European city tour for the Catwalk winner, which would also entail a photo shoot in Amsterdam, a tour of Rotterdam, a meet and greet in Antwerp and two nights in Paris. For the Commercial winner there will be an opportunity to become a face of a brand. Both winners will be signed to Balushi Models, and international model agency to be launched in Polokwane immediately after the final. Asked how the idea of Limpopo Top Model Search came about, she said fifteen years ago she moved to the Netherlands where she is now a citizen and regards that country her second home. “In 2009, I graduated from Inholland University in Rotterdam with a Bachelor of International Communication Management degree and immediately started Balushi Media Productions, a PR and event production company which among others, conceptualised and produced Face of Holland, a model search competition in the Netherlands that became a national brand (www.faceofholland.com). “However, the more I succeeded, the more unfulfilled I felt. Something was missing. I started thinking of my roots and of how I can help. In 2010, I co-founded Khaya Foundation, a non-profit organisation in the Netherlands set up to help alleviate generational poverty in rural South Africa through education. (www. khayafoundation.com).” Turning to how aspiring models could apply for the competition, she said entry forms will be available at selected venues and businesses in all five Limpopo districts and can also be

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downloaded from Limpopo Top Model website. The filled in forms will be handed in the day of the auditions. There will also be an opportunity to apply at the day of the auditions. “Having said that, we have given our online entry form a trial period since the beginning of July, and our findings are that most entrants do not upload photos or omit to fill in required information fields. However, it will remain open and those who use it correctly to apply and have potential, will be invited for auditions in their respective districts locations.” She continued saying they have invested a lot of time on research in the last few months around the province. “We have spoken to local businesses and municipalities and we held focus groups on several locations. We have also held impromptu street interviews in our bid to find out the best way to reach aspiring models, businesses and local government municipalities that will support the competition.” Addressing challenges in this regard, she said the response so far has been tremendous. “However, the challenges lie in individuals and local businesses who don’t fully grasp the business nature of such a campaign. This is a sponsorship and partnership driven business model, a bartering system of services, products as well as monetary and most importantly, is a community relations program. “The kind of publicity business achieve by sponsoring such a campaign is invaluable. Virgin Active is already on board, however at this point, we are still looking for a title sponsor.” Interested parties wanting to become involved as sponsors or partners of Limpopo Top Model Search can call Bedet on 079 607 3826 or visit www.limpopotopmodel.com to request sponsorship packages on offer.

embers of the public turned up in their numbers at Bolivia Lodge last Tuesday to listen to two former comrades-inarms deliver key addresses at the Turfloop Graduate School of Leadership public lecture on training a public servant. Limpopo Premier, Mr Stan Mathabatha and the keynote speaker, Prof Lekoa Solomon Mollo, Director-General for the Public Administration Leadership Management Academy (Palama) shared with the audience some of their experiences ranging from joining Umkonto we Sizwe (MK) in the late seventies and graduating with distinction from the Turfloop Graduate School of Leadership. Speaking at the event, Mathabatha reiterated his stance on corrupt public servants working for the Provincial Government at all levels. He added that corrupt and fraudulent activity among public servants defeats the objectives of good governance. “Public servants must understand that any wrongdoing will not go unanswerable or unpunished but that they will be held accountable,” Mathabatha said. He went on to say that the new government in Limpopo wants dedicated public servants that will go an extra mile to serve the people of the province. “We want public servants to be activists among the people and do their work for the love of the people. When Professor Mollo and I were fighting for MK we said we are at war because we love our people and are prepared to die for our people. Public servants should embrace similar principles and do their work for the love of the people whom they serve,” Mathabatha explained. The keynote speaker at the event, Mollo said the National School of Governance will be opened in October and will target public service officials in upper management level

Limpopo residents are beaming with pride thanks to two of the eight national Centrum Guardians finalist teams being proudly local. The Centrum Guardian project is aimed at showing the dedication, hard work, determination, dedication, and bravery of our emergency service heroes. Since the start of this year’s competition all eight teams were profiled on national television in a show made up of dramatic recreations of the stories the finalists were nominated for. Team Reflex tells the story of a brave group of emergency service workers who save the life of an unborn baby after its mother is killed

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Centrum Guardian finalists, Team Tenacity.

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Limpopo Premier, Stan Mathabatha addresses the audience at the Turfloop Graduate School of Leadership public lecture on training a public servant on Tuesday.

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and in mid-level managerial and supervisory positions. Included in the curriculum is South African public management, financial management, ethics and accountability in administration and organisational theory. Mollo also condemned fraudulent and corrupt activities in the public service among officials. “Good public servants should be guided by the country’s Constitution and principles of a better life for all in order to turn around the tarnished image of the province, especially after National Government intervention,” Mollo said. As a former Major-General in the South African National Defence Force and the present Director-General at Palama he stressed the need for public servants to put service to the country before self. “Public servants should follow the example of Tata Mandela and be patriotic, dedicated and serve the people that voted them into power, instead of using political power in order to gain wealth for them and their families,” Mollo elaborated. UL’s Turfloop Graduate School of Leadership will be the only university in the province to offer a post-graduate degree in public service management.

Centrum Guardian Finalists, Team Reflex.

after the vehicle they were travelling in collided with a train. This team’s episode was aired over the weekend with great response from the local community who have even started various conversations on social networks regarding the bravery and human spirit of the emergency workers involved. Team Tenacity was responsible for the rescue of a Polish professor who went missing in treacherous mountain and river terrain. The episode recreating their mountain search and rescue was aired earlier in August. The end of the voting is drawing close but until 11 September 2013 you can still let your opinion be heard. To vote for your favourite heroes SMS the name of the Guardian team to 34020. SMSs are charged at R1.50.

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REQUEST FOR BIDS LEPELLE NORTHERN WATER LNW 01/13/14 INSTALLATION OF CONCRETE PALISADE FENCE AT OLIFANTSPOORT PLANT Bidders are hereby invited from qualified contractors with experience in the construction of 2.4m height x 550mm of length concrete palisade fence. Bidders must have CIDB Grading of 3CE/3SQ or Higher. Bid documents will be available as from Tuesday, 10 September 2013, on payment of a cash non-refundable document fee of R597.00, from offices of Lepelle Northern Water, No 3 Landdros Maré Street in Polokwane. Bid documents are obtainable during the following hours: 08:00 to 16:00 (Monday to Friday). A Compulsory briefing session will be held at 10:00 on 11 September 2013. Prospective bidders are requested to meet the Project Manager on the said date and time at Smelters Pump Station. Bids are to be completed in accordance with the conditions and rules contained in the bid documents. All documents must be sealed and labelled with the Bid number and description, and placed in the tender box, at the offices of Lepelle Northern Water in Polokwane situated in No. 3 Landdros Maré Street, not later than 11:00 on Wednesday, 2 October 2013. Bids will be opened on the indicated date and time (2 October 2013 at 11:00), in public. All bids shall hold good for 90 days as from the closing date. Bid documents which are not received and/or deposited in the tender box before 11:00 on the closing date will be marked as late bids and shall in terms of the Procurement Policy of Lepelle Northern Water, not be considered. 90/10 Preferential points system. Procurement related enquiries may be directed to Ms Rose Mulaudzi on 015 295 1800 and Technical related enquiries may be directed to Mr Musa Ngoveni on 015 295 1800. LNW 02/13/14 INSTALLATION OF PETER MOKABA STADIUM AND KRUGERSBURG RESERVOIR FLOW METERS Bidders are hereby invited from qualified contractors with experience in the Civil or Mechanical works for the construction of manholes and installation of battery operated magnetic flow meters at Peter Mokaba stadium off-take and Krugersburg reservoir. Bidders must have CIDB grading of 3CEor 3ME or Higher. Bid documents will be available as from Tuesday, 10 September 2013, on payment of a cash non-refundable document fee of R597.00, from offices of Lepelle Northern Water, No 3 Landdros Maré Street in Polokwane. Bid documents are obtainable during the following hours: 08:00 to 16:00 (Monday to Friday) A Compulsory briefing session will be held at 14:00 on 11 September 2013. Prospective bidders are requested to meet the Project Manager on the said date and time at No. 3 Landdros Maré Street in Polokwane. Bids are to be completed in accordance with the conditions and rules contained in the bid documents. All documents must be sealed and labelled with the Bid number and description ,and placed in the tender box, at the offices of Northern Water in Polokwane situated in No. 3 Landdros Maré Street, not later than 11:00 on Wednesday, 2 October 2013. Bids will be opened on the indicated date and time (2 October 2013 at 11:00), in public. All bids shall hold good for 90 days as from the closing date. Bid documents which are not received and/or deposited in the tender box before 11:00 on the closing date will be marked as late bids and shall in terms of the Procurement Policy of Lepelle Northern Water, not be considered. Procurement related enquiries may be directed to Ms Rose Mulaudzi on 015 295 1800 and Technical related enquiries may be directed to Ms E Thenga on 015 295 1800. The lowest or any bid will not necessarily be accepted and Lepelle Northern Water reserves the right not to consider any bid suitably endorsed or comprehensively completed, as well as the right to accept a bid in whole or part. 80/20 Preferential points system will be used to evaluate this bid in line with the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2011. Any bidder not contacted within 90 to 120 days after the closing date must consider their proposal unsuccessful. LNW 03/13/14 REPLACEMENT OF PRESSURE SURGE TANK Bidders are hereby invited from qualified contractors with experience in the manufacturing, delivering and installation of pressure surge tank. Bidders must have CIDB Grading of 3CE or Higher. Bid documents will be available as from Wednesday, 11 September 2013, on payment of a cash non-refundable document fee of R597.00, from offices of Lepelle Northern Water, No 3 Landdros Maré Street in Polokwane. Bid documents are obtainable during the following hours: 08:00 to 16:00 (Monday to Friday). A Compulsory briefing session will be held at 10:00 on 12 September 2013. Prospective bidders are requested to meet the Project Manager on the said date and time at Olifantspoort plant. Bids are to be completed in accordance with the conditions and rules contained in the bid documents. All documents must be sealed and labelled with the Bid number and description and placed in the tender box, at the offices of Lepelle Northern Water in Polokwane situated in No. 3 Landdros Maré Street, not later than 11:00 on Thursday, 3 October 2013. Bids will be opened on the indicated date and time (3 October 2013 at 11:00), in public. All bids shall hold good for 90 days as from the closing date. Bid documents which are not received and/or deposited in the tender box before 11:00 on the closing date will be marked as late bids and shall in terms of the Procurement Policy of Lepelle Northern Water, not be considered. Procurement related enquiries may be directed to Ms Rose Mulaudzi on 015 295 1800 and Technical related enquiries may be directed to Ms E Thenga on 015 295 1800.

LNW 04/13/14 CASTING AND INSTALLATION OF CONCRETE MANHOLE COVERS ON OLIFANTSPOORT POLOKWANE PIPELINE Bidders are hereby invited from qualified contractors with experience in the Civil Works for the construction of manholes from Pump Station No. 02 to Seshego with concrete covers that are vandal proof and to refurbish the equipment within the manholes. Bidders must have CIDB Grading of 3CE or Higher. Bid documents will be available as from Wednesday, 11 September 2013, on payment of a cash non-refundable document fee of R597.00, from offices of Lepelle Northern Water, No 3 Landdros Maré Street in Polokwane. Bid documents are obtainable during the following hours: 08:00 to 16:00 (Monday to Friday). A Compulsory briefing session will be held at 12:00 on 12 September 2013. Prospective bidders are requested to meet the Project Manager on the said date and time at Pump Station No. 02. Bids are to be completed in accordance with the conditions and rules contained in the bid documents. All documents must be sealed and labelled with the Bid number and description and placed in the tender box, at the offices of Lepelle Northern Water inPolokwane situated in No. 3 Landdros Maré Street, not later than 11:00 on Thursday, 3 October 2013. Bids will be opened on the indicated date and time (3 October 2013 at 11:00), in public. All bids shall hold good for 90 days as from the closing date. Bid documents which are not received and/or deposited in the tender box before 11:00 on the closing date will be marked as late bids and shall in terms of the Procurement Policy of Lepelle Northern Water, not be considered. 90/10 Preferential points system. Procurement related enquiries may be directed to Ms Rose Mulaudzi on 015 295 1800 and Technical related enquiries may be directed to Ms E Thenga on 015 295 1800. LNW 07/13/14 REFURBISHMENT OF SWITCHGEAR AT FLAG BOSHIELO PLANT Bidders are hereby invited from qualified contractors with experience in the Refurbishment of 22kV/400V Switchgear. Bidders must have CIDB grading of 3EP or Higher. Bid documents will be available as from Thursday, 12 September 2013, on payment of a cash non-refundable document fee of R597.00, from offices of Lepelle Northern Water, No 3 Landdros Maré Street in Polokwane. Bid documents are obtainable during the following hours: 08:00 to 16:00 (Monday to Friday) A Compulsory briefing session will be held at 10:00 on 13 September 2013. Prospective bidders are requested to meet the Project Manager on the said date and time at Flag Boshielo Plant. Bids are to be completed in accordance with the conditions and rules contained in the bid documents. All documents must be sealed and labelled with the Bid number and description and placed in the tender box, at the offices of Lepelle Northern Water in Polokwane situated in No. 3 Landdros Maré Street, not later than 11:00 on Thursday, 4 October 2013. Bids will be opened on the indicated date and time (4 October 2013), in public. All bids shall hold good for 90 days as from the closing date. Bid documents which are not received and/or deposited in the tender box before 11:00 on the closing date will be marked as late bids and shall in terms of the Procurement Policy of Lepelle Northern Water, not be considered. Procurement related enquiries may be directed to Ms Rose Mulaudzi on 015 295 1800 and Technical related enquiries may be directed to Mr Darlington Chuma on 015 295 1800. The lowest or any bid will not necessarily be accepted and Lepelle Northern Water reserves the right not to consider any bid suitably endorsed or comprehensively completed, as well as the right to accept a bid in whole or part. Any bidder not contacted within 90 to 120 days after the closing date must consider their proposal unsuccessful. 80/20 Preferential Points System will be used to evaluate this bid in line with the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2011. Functionality will be used as a pre-qualifying factor with cut-off points of 60%. MANDATORILY REQUIREMENTS Only bidders who have submitted the following documents will be considered, namely: • Proof of purchase for Bid documents • Original and valid Tax clearance certificate issued by SARS • Certified ID copies of the company shareholders(Not copies of certified ID • Company registration documents • Professional Indemnity (PI) of R1 000 000.00 and above • Completed SBD forms (SBD4, SBD8,SBD9) • Compulsory site briefing attendance (Fill attendance register) • Municipally accounts not more than three months in arrears should be submitted • CIDB certificate required • Compliance with the specification * 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.

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Taking on the Bushveld with a Mitsubishi Triton RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com

he Limpopo Bushveld is characterised by plenty of rough and tough terrain and without a vehicle that is up to the challenge a trip in the outdoors may not be hassle free. But with the Mitsubishi Triton any obstacle or situation becomes a piece of cake and the bakkie just keeps on surprising around every corner of the road. Cargo Motors in Polokwane generously provided Polokwane Observer with a 2,4 litre Triton to take on the Bushveld in the Alldays region the past weekend. The Triton’s design elicits different response from different people. Not all are fond of the looks but driving it may bring about a change of opinion. The Triton’s styling is more radical than that most of its rivals. The way the rear door curves downwards makes it different and the aggressive front design is treated with a touch of elegance. Rounded lines, interesting angles and some quite sophisticated The interior is revolutionary. The dash is shapely, the dials striking and the ergonomics exceptional, providing vital information at a glance. What makes the Triton more impressive is

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the electronic rear window between the cab and the loading bin. No more sliding windows with an ugly handle – the Triton offers a window than can open and close comfortably at the touch of a button. The power steering is light and the bakkie creates a feeling of stability. The 16-inch alloy wheels and roll bar work well with the tough but curvaceous styling. With the Triton packed and ready to go four adults enjoyed ample space in the front and rear with even more space to host the smaller and lighter bags which might get lost at the back. There is a surprising amount of space inside the cab and the backrest is not the typical uncomfortable vertical item found in certain other vehicles in this category. The driver can electronically adjust his seat while enjoying a leather-bound steering wheel and attractive leather upholstery. The ride is gentler than that experienced in other bakkies. The enthusiastic 2,4 litre petrol engine’s performance and accompanying soundtrack is matched by great handling. This is achieved with no serious compromise to ride comfort which is quite good, even on rough surfaces. When reaching the incline of the Soutpansberg the Triton prefered fourth gear or even third

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when reaching the last part before getting to the top of the mountain. On level roads the Triton was a smooth runner and the speedometer reached high speeds with little effort. Something noticed on the Triton the moment we got to Waterpoort was how quick the fuel gauge moved towards the E-symbol. When you prefer high speeds and keep the needle way above 120 km/h you should be

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willing to pay the price – the petrol price. The Triton gets thirsty at high speeds and with the air-conditioning switched on the hole in your wallet is getting even bigger. The 2,4 litre 4-cylinder MPI (multi-point fuel injection) petrol engine delivers 94 kW of power and 194 Nm of torque. The drivetrain is Mitsubishi’s proven 5-speed manual transmission well suited to the driver who needs a double-cab but does not have the need for a 4x4. Safety features like the ABS brakes with Electronic Brake Distribution makes driving safer than ever on tar and gravel roads. Driver and front passenger airbags are standard on every Triton. Whenever you need a job done the Mitsubishi Triton won’t hesitate to give its best. For more information on this vehicle contact the Branch Manager at Cargo Motors, Mr Rendani Mudau on 072 316 7906.

Deep in the Bushveld or back home in the city streets the Mitsubishi Triton 2,4 litre petrol won’t disappoint. It is available at Cargo Motors for R199 900. Photo: RC Myburgh

University of Limpopo outlines the road ahead WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com The University of Limpopo (UL) must continue to live up to its motto of “Finding solutions for Africa”, UL Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mahlo Mokgalong said during his presentation on the accomplishments and future plans of the university at their media cocktail evening last Thursday. Some of the highlights include the graduation of 180 medical doctors from UL’s Medunsa campus, the highest number of black doctors in the country. Mokgalong is also proud of the university’s achievement of having a clean audit for the third year running. Mokgalong said the University is also proud of its success with their Nguni/Angus cattle breeding project, with many of the beneficiaries paying back their initial input in two years instead of the five stipulated in their contacts. The establishment of a water testing laboratory at the institution will also benefit municipalities in Limpopo by saving the time and costs of having the samples sent to Gauteng. “The continued sourcing of bursaries for disadvantaged Accounting and BSC students from the National Skills Fund and support to students with disabilities will be some of the

areas that will receive priority in the next academic year,” Mokgalong explained. UL also received a Diamond Arrow (First Overall) in the category for Institutions for Tertiary Education at the 2013 PMR.africa Awards recently. PHOTOS: WARREN BLUNT

Advocate Pat Mabaso, HOD of Private Law at the University of Limpopo (UL) was the programme director at the higher educational institution’s media cocktail event last week.

Vice-Chancellor Mahlo Mokgalong.

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Protracted mass action on the cards HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za The Provincial Secretary for South African Teachers Union (Sadtu), Mr Matome Raphasha has sent a strong warning to the Department of Education saying that they will stage a protracted mass action should the department fail to address challenges affecting Adult Education Training Educators and Early Childhood Development Teachers. Last Wednesday members of the union handed over a memorandum of grievances to the MEC of Education, Ms Dikeledi Magadzi. “We are serious about this, we told them our challenges if they don’t respond on time there is going to be a huge mass action which might affect the final examination and that won’t be good,” Raphasha warned. Raphasha said they want the department to create a conducive environment for learning and provide all necessary resources to enable

educators to efficiently discharge their duties. “We further noted the harsh conditions of service our Adult Education and Training Educators are subjected to on daily basis, treated inhumanly to an extend that even after giving birth the mother must be in class the following day, least she won’t be able to feed the child. “We also want the department to increase the salaries of the Early Childhood Development Teachers from R3 000 to at least R5 000 a month. Development of education starts at early ages of childhood development and therefore it is imperative to ensure that such a sector is fully formalised and conditions of services for such educators is conducive for them to deliver on this expectations. Abolish the cruel claim system that dehumanise our development teachers,” Raphasha said. In response, Spokesperson for the Department of Education, Mr Phuti Seloba said they are going to sit down with Sadtu and find each other.

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ith the rising crime figures a concern to Limpopo residents, the appointment of the new Limpopo Police Commissioner, Lt Gen Sehlahle Fannie Masemola will have to effect much needed change to a crime ridden province. While he is the fourth commissioner to lead Limpopo Police in less than four years, all hope will be on Masemola, former Acting Divisional Commissioner of National Crime Intelligence who has been serving in the Police for more than 26 years, to drastically turn to the rising crime figures in Limpopo upside down. Masemola spoke to Polokwane Observer on Wednesday and confirmed that he is currently on his way to Limpopo. “I am finishing up meetings and making sure everything is in place as it should be, I am looking forward to the challenges that lie ahead and thanks to the appointment I can now focus my entire energy on improving the crime situation in Limpopo.” Masemola takes over the reins from Lt Genl Simon Mpembe who has been redeployed to the Free State. Mpembe, whose resignation was demanded by both the South African Policing Union (Sapu) and the Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (Popcru), took over from retired Lt Genl Amon Mashigo, who retired amid speculation regarding tension within the management ranks of the Limpopo Police and various alleged complaints from Popcru. The changes in the Limpopo ranks commenced in November of 2010 when Mashigo replaced retired police officer, Lt Genl Calvin Sengani, who was transferred to the Free State in Mashigo’s place. In the meantime speculation is rife about the reason for Mpembe’s departure after only a year in office in Limpopo. Although Masemola’s appointment is wel-

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comed by most, speculation is rife regarding the state of the province’s crime figures having led to a situation where ordinary citizens fear for their safety in a formally safe Limpopo. Democratic Alliance (DA) Provincial Leader Jacques Smalle welcomes the appointment and hopes that under the leadership of Masemola, the Limpopo Police will be galvanised into tackling cases implicating a number of senior political figures who partake in corrupt activities. “Masemola has been appointed in the midst of rising crime levels, especially incidences of rape of sexual assault,” said Smalle. He also added that a clear cut challenge is facing the new Provincial Commissioner; “He must make sure rapists are swiftly apprehended and crime levels come down in Limpopo.” Masemola joined the South African Police Services (SAPS) in 1987, and during this time worked at the SAPS in the Free State, Gauteng and Kwazulu-Natal (KZN). Working his way up, he assumed the position of Platoon Commander and Operational Commander of the Free State from 1992 to 1996 where his key responsibilities included crime combating, crowd management operations and the policing of the first democratic elections held in 1994. From 1996 to 1999 he was Superintendent and Senior Superintendent in the National Public Order Police. In 2000 Masemola was promoted to the rank of Director as the Unit Commander of the Public Order Police in Durban. He was promoted to Assistant Commissioner in 2003 while National Head of Operations at the head office of the Operational Response Division, and a year later promoted to Deputy Provincial Commissioner of Operations in KZN. In 2010 Masemola moved to Gauteng as Divisional Commissioner of the Protection and Security Service Division. Since the end of 2011, he acted as Divisional Commissioner of National Crime Intelligence.

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Mr Temba Mvusi (Head of Market Development at Santam), Cllr Freddy Greaver (Polokwane Executive Mayor) and Mr John Lomberg (Head of Stakeholder Relations) appreciate the art with some of the learners. Education MEC, Ms Dikeledi Magadzi thanks the organisers of the art exhibition for their hard work and dedication towards special needs learners in Limopo. Photos: Mariëtte Snyder

Guests and speakers at the Santam Child Art Exhibition held at the Polokwane Art Museum last week. From left are Cllr Mamedupi Teffo (portfolio Chairperson for Sport, Art and Culture), Mr Temba Mvusi (Head of Marketing Development at Santam), Ms Dikeledi Magadzi (MEC for Education), Cllr Freddy Greaver (Polokwane Executive Mayor) and Ms Coocky Mehale, (Principal of Botlokwa Special School).

‘Join The Party’ was the theme of an exhibition and celebration event hosted by Santam at the Polokwane Art Museum last week. The Santam Child Art Exhibition saw a beautiful display of art works created by various learners in the province. Santam celebrated 50 years of successfully hosting one of the oldest and most popular social investment programmes in the country. The festivity was also attended by Education MEC, Ms Dikeledi Magadzi, Polokwane Executive Mayor, Cllr Freddy Greaver, Sport Arts and Culture portfolio Chairperson in the Polokwane Municipality, Cllr Mamedupi Teffo, organisers of the event, guests and art lovers. Mr Colin Stevens, Manager of the Ibhabhathane Project said that in conjunction with Santam they extended art education to disadvantaged

learners through workshops and free art classes. “In 2012 the training of art teachers was extended to special needs schools in Limpopo where 8 433 learners in 34 schools benefitted. For the anniversary exhibition, all 34 schools participated in creating 50 unique artworks,” Stevens said. Greaver in his welcoming speech thanked Sanlam for focusing on the needs of special children in Limpopo and congratulated the organisers on the excellent exhibition enjoyed by all. Magadzi pointed out the importance of education and said the learners must be kept in shape for them to excel in school. She added that the biggest problem currently facing Limpopo’s education is the lack of decent classrooms and schools for children living in rural areas. She also thanked the educators at special schools for the time and effort they put in to making sure the learners enjoy art and get the attention they need.

Photo: Herbert Rachuene

Mss Singo Avhapfani, Natasha du Plessis and Sheila Thwala in a celebratory mood during the Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism Women’s Month celebrations last Thursday.

Ledet celebrates female employees Herbert Rachuene >>herbert@mailbox.co.za The Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism’s (Ledet) Women’s Day celebrations at Hayani Lodge last Thursday celebrated the role of its female employees. Ms Seema Harmse, Senior Manager in the Office of Head of Department, said it was befitting to celebrate the female employees because they play an important role in accomplishing the departmental mandate of ensuring a competitive economy, sustainable environment and tourism development towards an improved of quality life for all in the province. “The celebrations also gave us an opportunity to discover the

plans that the department has to address some of the challenges women face in the workplace, including that of empowerment and gender equality,” Harmse said. During the day stakeholders in health and finance provided health screening and financial education services for the women. “We also had women from departmental funded cooperatives and small medium micro enterprises as it is important that we expose their products to women. We also hosted a fashion show for both contemporary and traditional outfits. This was done not only to entertain women in the department and encouraging them to honour their roots but to educate them to appropriate attire for the workplace” Harmse added.

>> Despite Toyota being the overall top seller VW light passenger vehicles remain on top of the list with 8 250 vehicles sold compared to Toyota’s 5 114 units >> VW’s Polo and Polo Vivo mostly contributed to this figure with 2 625 and 2 324 units respectively followed by the Audi A4 newly launched Golf 7

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Ms Ursula Moodie, past president of the Rotary Club of Polokwane and Mr Ismail Ebrahim from Polokwane Pedallers (middle) hand over a cheque to the value of R25 000 to Ms Adri Ras, Regional Manager of Cansa Limpopo.

Rotaries and Polokwane Pedallars supports Cansa Mariëtte Snyder >> mariette.observer@gmail.com The Rotary Club of Polokwane in conjunction with Polokwane Pedallers donated R25 000 to the Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa) last week. Ms Ursula Moodie, past president of the Rotary Club of Polokwane said in her keynote address they were thrilled when Polokwane Pedallers approached them to do a joint fundraiser for Cansa. “They organised cycle races and we as Rotarians assisted with registration and at water points. And this is how the funds were raised.” Moodie said as an international organisation with a membership of about 1.2 million people, they come together to create a positive, lasting change in their communities and around the world. Ms Adri Ras, Regional Manager of Cansa thanked the members of the cycling club as well as the Rotary Club for their generous contribution towards those suffering from cancer.

National award for disabled farmer Herbert Rachuene >>herbert@mailbox.co.za A disabled poultry farmer from rural Limpopo has shown the rest of the country what can be achieved by women despite their circumstances. Ms Josiphine Raserope-Rikhotso was bestowed the Minister’s Special Award during the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries’ (DWAF) Female Entrepreneur Awards ceremony held in Pretoria last Friday. Rikhotso who lives and farms in Shawella Village in the Giyani area was one of five female farmers who represented the province at the event. The award was designed by DWAF to recognise entrepreneurs and persons with disabilities in the three sectors it administers. MEC for Agriculture, Ms Rosina Semenya congratulated Rikhotso by saying: “We are very happy with the award she received from the Minister, this is a positive step in the right direction. She made the province proud on the national stage. Despite her physical condition, she stood against all odds and moved miles ahead of many people and this is cause for celebration.” Rikhotso said she was happy with minister’s recognition and applauded the department for acknowledging the efforts of women in Agriculture. “I am very happy with the accolade, but is still think not enough is done to accommodate people with disabilities. We need more intervention from the government. However, I want thank my employees and my business partners for ensuring that there is enough poultry on our farm,” Rikhotso said. DWAF Minister, Ms Tina Joemat-Pettersson was quoted saying through Female Entrepreneur Awards they are able to women’s celebrate achievement in the sector. “As we celebrate Women’s Month we recognise and award outstanding women entrepreneurs. I further remind you that a new war to fight food insecurity in South Africa has gained momentum. Statistics reveal that over 12 million (22.7%) South Africans have insufficient access to food, and most especially, nutritious food. Today’s Female Entrepreneur Awards must therefore be used, among others, to sound an alarm, not only to these competition finalists but to every household in SA where hunger may hold a firm grip to heed the torrential message of “one household one food garden, one food garden one household,” Joemat-Pettersson said.

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Toyota and Volkswagen still the top sellers RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com

he latest statistics on new vehicle sales released by the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa) for August were largely in line with industry expectations. By virtue of existing inventory levels in the industry, the impact on domestic sales of the current industrial action at the seven major vehicle manufacturing plants had to date been muted. The main impact of the strike action had been on the industry’s export performance and particularly the export operations of BMW and Ford Motor Company which had been negatively affected. The full negative impact would be reflected in the September’s domestic sales and particularly on industry export numbers.

Year to date domestic sales showed an improvement of 5,9% compared to the corresponding eight months of 2012. Aggregate Industry sales of 56 115 units for August this year reflected a decline of 0,3% or 155 vehicles from the 56 270 units sold in August last year. Export sales had registered a decline falling by 22,9% in volume terms. Out of the total reported industry sales of 56 112 vehicles, 46 442 units or 82,8% represented dealer sales, 11,4% represented sales to the vehicle rental industry, 3,3 % to industry corporate fleets and 2,5% to government. During August a total of 38 892 new cars were sold which represented a decline of 1 487 units or a fall of 3,7% compared to the 40 379 new cars sold in August last year. Sales of industry new light commercial vehicles, bakkies and mini buses at 14 376 units during August

reflected an increase of 726 units or 5,3% compared to the 13 650 light commercial vehicles sold during the corresponding month last year. Toyota and Volkswagen (VW) remained the preferred brands with 10 398 and 8 910 new vehicles sold respectively during August. These two manufacturers exported 7 253 and 1 902 respectively. In the third position was General Motors South Africa with 6 029 new vehicle sales followed by the Ford Motor Company with 5 893 vehicles sold. Despite Toyota being the overall top seller VW light passenger vehicles remain on top of the list with 8 250 vehicles sold compared to Toyota’s 5 114 units. VW’s Polo and Polo Vivo mostly contributed to this figure with 2 625 and 2 324 units respectively followed by the Audi A4 newly launched Golf 7. For Toyota the Etios was the top seller with 1 852 units.

WESTVAAL’S ISUZU TRUCKS WORKSHOP GIVES FLEET OWNERS PEACE OF MIND WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com

heir slogan of “For the long run” says it all at Westvaal Polokwane’s Isuzu Trucks service division where all of the province’s Isuzu truck owners can be assured of a quality and superior service. The service centre situated in Ladine operates independently from Westvaal Polokwane’s car and LDV service centre in Ladine. The truck service centre prides itself on excellent workmanship and their service costs are among the lowest in the industry. The workshop can cater for up to 18 trucks per day and superior after sales service is non-negotiable, according to the Service Centre Manager, Mr Jacques Gouws. “Only qualified personnel will carry out service and repairs to the trucks in our service centre and once the truck leaves the service centre we only expect to

see it back for its next service interval,” Gouws explained proudly. With Isuzu’s proven reliability we don’t often have any comebacks but in case of a breakdown fleet owners are assured of a 24-hour breakdown service through Isuzu Trucks headquarters, which is in contact with all registered Isuzu service centres throughout South Africa,” he added. Isuzu Trucks has all the latest technology to take care of any breakdown on the road. Clients can rest assured that a large backup of spares are readily available. The service centre does not cater for Isuzu trucks only, but will also service and repair other makes of heavy vehicles that do not fall under warranty. For excellent service and parts guaranteed for the long run visit Isuzu Trucks service centre at 54 Platinum Street, Ladine or contact them on 015 293 2370 or book a service on your premises for your own convenience.

Photos: Warren Blunt The friendly and helpful team of the Isuzu Truck Service Division in Ladine, William Hlongoane, Rene Calitz, Piet Selepe and Conrad Shilubane. At the back are Daniel Komane, Jacques Gouws, Willem van Wyk, Robert Ramalepe and Lourens Calitz.

• Excellent workmanship and after sales service are non negotiable Isuzu Trucks Westvaal Polokwane is moving its workshop among the to 54 Platinum Road, Ladine, Polokwane on• Service 1 Junecosts 2012. lowest in the industry

Workshop telephone number: 015 293 2370

The new Isuzu Trucks workshop will be staffed by qualified technicians and service personnel. Trucks busy being repaired at Westvaal Polokwane’s Isuzu Trucks service centre.

The spacious premises at Westvaal Polokwane’s Isuzu Truck service centre in Ladine can cater for up to 18 trucks per day.

The sign says it all! At Westvaal Polokwane’s Isuzu Trucks service centre in Ladine they do it for the long run.

Isuzu Trucks Westvaal Polokwane service centre: 54 Platinum Road, Ladine, Polokwane. Workshop telephone number: 015 293 2370

Messrs Izak Brink, Director, Pieter Jacobs, Dealer Principal and Mike Prinsloo, Chief Executive Officer Westvaal.

The Isuzu Trucks service centre is staffed by qualified technicians and service personnel.

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olokwane residents saw a rather strange sight on Friday when a rhino lookalike made an appearance on a trailer that was being towed up Grobler Street shortly after lunchtime. The initiative forms part of the campaign

to create more awareness of the relentless slaughter of South Africa’s rhinos, with the number of poached rhinos already just below 600 for 2013 alone. When Anton Fouché started his walk towing a life-sized fibreglass rhino from Pretoria to Musina two weeks ago, he painted 553 red dots on the fibreglass rhino to signify the number of rhinos killed in the country so far.

After his stopover in Polokwane over the weekend where Fouché also visited the Mall of the North as part of his awareness campaign, the number had increased considerably so by the time he reaches Musina on 14 September the tally could well go beyond 600. Fouché had a well-deserved rest at Mošatê Lodge over the weekend before continuing with his journey to Musina on Monday.

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Anton Fouché, who is busy walking towing a fibreglass rhino from Pretoria to Musina pictured with the Mošatê Lodge personnel, Ms Gloria Sibanda and Mr Chris Coetzee in front. At the back are Ms Maria Mothiba, Messrs Albert Monama, Andrew Kgopa, Ms Amanda Grobler and Dr John Kriel.

The fibreglass rhino towed by Mr Anton Fouché during his walk from Pretoria to Musina to create awareness on the escalating rhino poaching crisis makes its appearance in Polokwane on Friday.

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Mr Anton Fouché, Ambassador for Lenaka la Tshukudu and Ms Rene van der Merwe, Marketing Manager for Mall of the North with the life size fibreglass rhino used to create awareness about rhino poaching.

Mall of the North creates awareness about rhino poaching Herbert Rachuene >>herbert@mailbox.co.za Mall of the North (MoN) in partnership with the Lenaka la Tshukudu campaign and Rocking for Rhinos awareness group presented a two day rhino art exhibition aimed creating awareness about rhino poaching at the Mall last week. Lephalale based Lenaka la Tshukudu campaigns under the auspices of Limpopo Angels, a section 21 company. It aims to tell, show and involve people locally and nationally in anti-poaching initiatives and the conservation of rhinos. Mr Anton Fouché, ambassador for the campaign, exhibited a life size fibreglass rhino bearing 553 stickers on its body to represent the number of rhinos killed in South Africa thus far this year. Fouché and representatives of Lenaka la Tshukudu visit various local schools and shopping centres in various communities of the province to create more awareness on rhino poaching. Fouché physically pulls the rhino to all these areas. He started his campaign on 19 August from the Kolonnade shopping centre in Pretoria and intends reaching Musina on 14 September. Rocking for Rhinos, a non-profit organisation from Hoedspruit will host a large music festival on 21 and 22 September and proceeds will go towards certified rhino conservation and anti-poaching initiatives. “We are excited to be part of the exhibition because our sole purpose is to do absolutely everything we can to contribute to the fight against rhino poaching. This includes spreading awareness and placing pressure on local and foreign governments to create change hence the exhibition at the mall,” Rocking for Rhinos’ Ms Meka Ravenhill said. Ms René van der Merwe, Marketing Manager of the mall said one of the reasons why Mall of the North staged the exhibition is that they realised that rhino poaching is going to be the reason why their grandchildren will only see a rhino on a photo and never see one of the greatest creations running free. “We wanted to create awareness among school children of what is happening and that soon we may no longer be proud to have the Big 5 in South Africa. We wanted children to realise that this is a huge problem in our province. We gave the schools the opportunity to be part of this awareness campaign by depicting through art how they see rhino poaching,” she said. These works of art are still on display at Mall of the North and have been judged by Fouché.

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aterdagoggend se aanvanklike geniepsige koue windjie het nie die spanne en organiseerders van BB Truck & Tractor Noordelike Rugbyklub (Noordelikes) afgesit nie en vure het om twaalfuur al hoog gebrand. Deelnemers van die agt spanne het ‘n klomp bobaasresepte met interessante bestanddele gebruik om hul onderskeie potjies in wennersdisse te omskep. Potjies is met beesstert, hoender-, skaap- en varkvleis gemaak. Twee spesiale potjies is deur Noordelikes se bestuurspan voorberei vir die minderbevoorregte gemeenskappe van Mygenoegen Shelter en Doornkraal Geloftefeesterrein. Die dag was ‘n reuse sukses en vriendskapsbande is opnuut gesmee. Die KZN Natal Haaie-span was die wenners met hul smaaklike Durban skaapkerriepotjie. Riaan van Schalkwyk, die voorsitter van Noordelikes het BB Truck & Tractor bedank almal vir hulle ondersteuning gedurende die jaar sowel as diegene wat die sukses van die kompetisie verseker het. Hy het ook sy dankbaarheid aan Vencor en Duroc Foods uitgespreek vir hul skenkings aan die twee instansies.

Noordelikes se groot manne, Etienne Erwee, Rudolph Adendorff, Shawn van der Merwe en Hannes Hattingh met hulle beesstertpotjie.

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Die feestelike atmosfeer Saterdag by BB Truck & Tractor Noordelike Rugbyklub (Noordelikes) se potjiekosdag.

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Noordelikes se Shaun van der Merwe, Leon Kubannek, Denise Coetzee en Willem du Plessis met die potjie wat aan die inwoners van Myngenoegen Shelter geskenk is.

Fanie Heenop, Ricardo Varela, Albert Oosthuizen en Hendrie van Niekerk van die Pietersburg Diesel Centre-span.

Die Barloworld Equipment-span is Ricky Jansen van Vuuren, Susan Jansen van Vuuren, Elsa Steyn en Zane Watson.

Die wenners van die dag met hulle Durban skaapkerriepotjie is die KZN Natal-haaiespan van Callie Naudé senior, Leonie van der Merwe, Renita Naudé, Sanmari Varela, Callie Naudé junior en Paul Kühn de Villiers. Die damespan is Britiste van der Merwe, Zandri Varela, Megan Wilsenach en Nicole van der Berg.

Johan de Beer, Zander Byleveldt, Everard Bye en Wallies Kubannek met hul gemengde skaap- en beespotjie.

Die hippiespan van Ryan Footloose, The Thing, Liebpa The Smooth One en Dynamite Dan.

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Businessmen, Farmers and Financial Institutions Business Dinner with Dawie Roodt – well known Economist and author of “Tax, Lies and Red Tape” hosted by Imperial Commercials Polokwane. To be held at Meropa Casino & Conference Centre on Wednesday, 23 October 2013 at 15:00. Table bookings are limited. Please RSVP your table booking (seating 6 inclusive of dinner and function @ R 2000.00 excl vat) before Thursday, 10 October 2013 to avoid disappointment – Come experience a different outlook on our Economy! A donation from the proceeds of the event will be handed over to Limpopo Tourism Agency on the evening to be utilised in the FIGHT AGAINST RHINO POACHING INITIATIVE. Please contact Ruben Render on 015 297 7046 or rrender@icza.co.za

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he Polokwane Animal Lovers (PAL) group appeals to the community to support their dog show at Sterkloop Tackle and Petshop on 28 September. Ms Pauline Sher, PAL committee member said that in conjunction with Sterkloop Tackle and Petshop they present the show in aid of the volunteer anti-poaching unit led by Mr Gaven Holden-Smith from Bela-Bela. The venue is at the parking area of Sterkloop Tackle and Petshop. “For the last four years he has concentrated his efforts on the K9 tracking unit and apart from the farmers calling his team out, they also do regular patrols. If the poachers are still on the farms when the unit is called out, they have a 90% success arrest

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>> On a journey into the frenzied world characterising theatre productions >> Just opened an art gallery where the viewer is exposed to a collection of contemporary art YOLANDE NEL >>observer.yolande@gmail.com

Leopold Senekal’s no-nonsense arty affair

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n some way or the other Leopold Senekal has always been exposed to the arts. His eccentric, larger-than-life grandmother used to express herself artistically and allowed him to use her brushes and paint during exploratory spells. He remembers her stacking walls in her home with empty frames she once bought on auction and he still has a scrapbook she made of his earlier artistic attempts. At the same time his grandfather from the other side of the family was a great opera lover. It then seems a natural choice for him to have gone to study drama at Stellenbosch

upon completing school in Polokwane, later specialising in stage design and production design. And so Senekal embarked on a journey into the frenzied world that characterises theatre productions. After almost a decade in England with his wife where they both held teaching jobs and he was a freelance designer, they returned to South Africa and recently, after a two-year stint in the Cape where he started a design company in partnership with a theatre designer who ironically also hails from Polokwane, returned to his roots. It was a conscious decision to bring his family back to the known, he stresses in a customary nononsense manner. Also not too surprising then is the fact that this acclaimed winner of a prestigious Fleur du Cap Theatre Award, has just opened an art gallery in an old house occupied by several entities in the heart of Polokwane. It is a small white space where the viewer is exposed to a collection of contemporary art from South African soil. Senekal expresses the view that the arts

Kankeroorlewendes vir vanjaar se Relay for Life genooi Mariëtte Snyder >> mariette.observer@gmail.com “Dit het gevoel of iemand ‘n bak koue water in my gesig gooi toe ek hoor ek het kanker,” sê me Wilma Jocks. Ondanks baie chemoterapiesessies en ‘n geruime tyd in remissie is sy steeds ‘n rots vir baie kankerlyers in die stad. Sy self moet ook nou weer van voor af deur die proses gaan omdat die kanker teruggekeer het. Jocks het as vrywilliger by die Kankervereniging van Suid-Afrika (Kansa) se Relay for Life-projek aangesluit om persone wat hul kanker oorwin het sowel as die wat steeds daarteen veg, te help. “My passie is om die lewe vir hulle beter te maak. Die son sal wel weer môre skyn en dit sal weer beter gaan. Ek weet hoe dit voel en kan dit wat my sterk gemaak en deurgedra het, met hulle deel.” As komiteelid werf sy kankeroorlewendes vir die Relay for Life-projek met die boodskap: “Die projek is vir julle begin. Dit gee die gemeenskap ‘n geleentheid om julle te eer vir dit waardeur julle gaan.” Jocks doen ‘n beroep op oorlewendes om op 11 Oktober

om 16:00 vir ‘n ete by die ou Peter Mokaba Stadion aan te sit en vir ‘n oomblik van hul siekte te vergeet. ‘n Opname waarmee Kansa tans besig is toon dat een uit elke derde persoon moontlik in die provinsie deur kanker geraak word. “As die oorlewendes nie opdaag vir die Relay for Life nie, sal niemand weet hoeveel mense die stryd stry nie. Dit is belangrik dat almal besef hoe die gemeenskap geraak word.” Kankeroorlewendes sal die Relay for Life-projek om 18:00 met die eerste ronte om die baan begin, maar daar word nie van hulle verwag om tot 06:00 die volgende dag met die afsluiting te bly nie. Vir meer besonderhede of om as oorlewende te registreer kan Jocks by 073 063 9552 geskakel word. Foto: Mariëtte Snyder

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are seen as a world of pretence. The gallery he has created is stripped thereof and instead the visitor is invited to engage in discussions on the work on exhibition. Senekal’s own work is also on display here; five abstract expressionistic paintings in oil of which some occupy larger than usual spaces on the wall. Equally attention-grabbing is a collage of 45 miniature works consisting of photos on canvas against a wall; some holding family memories, others reminiscent of international travel. He illustrates his self-expression through art with a reference to the work he has done in theatre in the past. There is always a story to be told by creating a milieu, no matter the script. Painting allows him to investigate any theme at any time. One of his favourite things in life is to watch paint dry, he says. “It is like old scars that cannot be removed and you just add another layer.” It is in a smallish space he has created for impressions of like-minded individuals and appreciation by artistically inspired souls where Leopold Senekal is visibly at home.

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Preserve natural resources for future generations

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MEC for Economic Development, Environment and Tourism, Mr Seaparo Sekoati during the provincial launch of Tourism Month at Makgabeng Farm Lodge on Monday.

Herbert Rachuene >>herbert@mailbox.co.za MEC for Economic Development, Environment and Tourism, Mr Seaparo Sekoati has called upon the industries and citizens of the province to start conserving and preserving all the natural resources for future generations. Sekoati was speaking during the provincial launch of Tourism Month at Makgabeng Farm Lodge

DA raises concerns of overtime, fruitless expenditure by municipality RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Polokwane Municipality raised its concerns during a recent council meeting about R3 million in overtime remuneration paid to municipal workers in July. DA Councillor Frank Haas said the municipality should consider employing more traffic officials. “If the municipality can spend so much money on overtime, surely it can afford

to employ more traffic officials to patrol the city’s roads in an effort to reduce the number of accidents reported on a daily basis,” Haas said. He especially referred to Munnik Avenue towards Mall of the North where accidents are almost reported daily. Polokwane Executive Mayor, Mr Freddy Greaver responded that overtime to the value of R3 069 687,92 is a lot of money. “But overtime is meant to deal with unforeseen situations.

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on Monday. “We need to preserve our natural resources, especially wildlife, because it is our heritage. We also need to stop poaching animals because by poaching animals we are destroying our heritage and our generations will have nothing for them to see. We also urged people to preserve and use water sparingly because it is essential to sustain life,” Sekoati said.

There are numerous factors that can contribute to municipal workers needing to work overtime such as waste removal or water and sanitation problems. Overtime is not a flat rate,” Greaver said. He agreed with Haas on the issue and commented that the issue of employing more traffic officials will indeed enjoy priority. The DA also raised the issue of irregular and wasteful expenditure on committee catering. A report revealed three payments of respectively R15 210, R15 236,01 and R 9 564,60 for catering services. “The municipality does not budget properly for meetings and catering. They have to plan ahead and arrange with the venue management to pay per head. At short notice the municipality has to provide for their own catering which costs a lot of money,” he said. He also questioned a payment of R60 999,12 for which no receipt number was indicated on the report. Greaver admitted that the municipality procure unwisely sometimes and that management does not take objectives seriously. “We will take this issue seriously to plan more effectively for future meeting,” he said. The second Literature Festival hosted by Polokwane Municipality from 17 to 20 July also came under discussion. Haas’s main concern about the festival was the spending of R500 000 towards hosting the festival, but the lack of involving local artists and supporting local talent. Polokwane Observer reported on the poor advertising of the event during July and also interviewed the Limpopo Arts and Culture Association (Laca) Manager, Mr James Mabela who cited his disappointment that the municipality refrained from involving just one of the local artists on their list of 2 000. Greaver then cited that some local talent was involved, but that the municipality will ensure more local talent during the next festival. Polokwane Observer on Monday morning requested a breakdown of the overtime expenditure by the municipality during July. The request was sent to Communications Manager, Mr Simon Mokoatedi as well as Spokesperson, Mr Matshidiso Mothapo. On Wednesday morning Mothapo said he is not receiving any response from the appropriate person to elaborate on the overtime expenditure.

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Osieteddies>>

Osieteddies ontmoet beskermingsdienste

KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com Leerders van Osieteddies het onlangs meer oor die beskermingsdienste se noodsaaklike werk en veiligheidsmaatreëls geleer. Die tema is met ‘n helikopterbesoek van EMS afgesluit wat die kleuters in

vervoering gehad het. Me Linda Kruger, hoof van Osieteddies sê, “EMS Limpopo het die kinders met hul rooi helikopter wat op Laerskool Pietersburg-Oos se sportveld geland het sowel as met hul voertuiguitstalling beïndruk.” Snuffelhonde van die Suid Afrikaanse Polisiediens (SAP) het die kinders gewys hoe snuffel hulle onwettige middels soos dwelms uit.

Daniel Schoeman, Arnand van Heerden en Thinus Lourens kyk na die EMS Limpopo helikopter wat voor hulle land.

Die Hoërskool Pietersburg>>

Die Hoërskool Noorderland>>

PHS se revue voer gehoor mee

Noorderland debaters

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urige energie, puik produksiespan en talentvolle leerders wat passievol deelneem was kenmerkend van die Hoërskool Pietersburg (PHS) se revue verlede week. Met die tema, Padkaart het die 120 leerders die gehoor na verskeie bestemmings met hartsentiment oor die wêreld geneem. Liedere van bekende wêreldbakens tot vrolike plaaslike Afrikaanse treffers het gaste meegevoer en ritmies saam laat voete stamp. Van die grootste treffers was Jerigo se mure, Streets of London, From Paris to Berlin, Timbuktu, Rivers of Babylon, Halala Afrika, Trein na Margate en ‘n Federasie van Afrikaanse Kultuurvereniging (FAK)-keurspel. Mnr Jimmy Steele was die produksiebestuurder.

Kaylen Jonker en Miley van Schalkwyk van Osieteddies bekyk die nooddiensvoertuie.

MARIËTTE SNYDER >> mariette.observer@gmail.com Fifteen of Hoërskool Noorderland’s best debaters participated in the recently held 7th annual Vice Chancellor’s Debate Trophy. Penelope Manamela was ranked among the Top 5 Junior Public Speakers and Victoria Mothapo walked away with the trophy as Best Female Speaker. Noorderland competed against Hoërskool Louis Trichardt, Capricorn High School, Mitchell House, Northern Academy, Eagles Nest Christian School, Pepps Polokwane Preparatory School and College and Hanyani Thomo High School in Giyani.

Grade 9 learner Penelope Manamela was among top five best junior speakers.

Victoria Mothapo, a Grade 11 learner and winner of the trophy for Best Female Speaker.

Pietersburg English Medium Primary School>>

Pemps Grade R learners welcome spring HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za

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Chantelle Blofield en Dana Grové op ritme van die musiek.

Chanté Chalmers, Coenraad Niehaus en Tarita Botha word deur die musiek meegevoer.

Grade R learners from Pietersburg English Medium Primary School (Pemps) welcomed the splendour of spring with a picnic held in the school garden last Friday. Learners brought along their teddy bears and baskets laden with fruit, sweets, cupcakes and sandwiches to make for a delectable spread. “Spring is here and we thought we should do something for the children. The picnic was just a wonderful way to celebrate spring. The learners enjoyed spending the afternoon outside the class,” Ms Karen Adlem, Head of Grade R explained. She added that the occasion was made special by the learners dressing up for the party and bringing their teddy bears along. They played games and balloons and bubbles were seen all over as the day went on. Exciting prizes, sponsored by Coca-Cola Fortune, for the best dressed learners, added to the excitement at the event.

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Khathu Shilubane, Tshepo Manamela, Thendo Tshivase were named the Best Dressed Learners and received hampers sponsored by Coca-Cola Fortune. With them learners is Ms Karin Adlem, Head of Grade R at Pietersburg English Medium Primary School.

Tshephang Pitja, Thato Seke, Matsobane Maapola, Lindani Sehlapelo, Lesego Sekonya, Karabo Mashamaite and Paballo Makokga with baskets filled to the brim with scrumptious picnic food.

Leorich Bannau en Robyn Hall in hul element. Marizahn de Beer.

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Regardt Pretorius.

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Together we can change our community Daniel Swarts en Dewald Stroebel.

Voor is Tanya de Witt en Tarita Botha, voor met Martie van Niekerk en Anri Veldman in die middel. Agter is De Wet Roos, Divan Human, Francois Rousseau en Daniel Swarts.

Laerskool Pietersburg-Oos>>

Bekkige Leana sê haar sê FOTO: KESHIA JANSENS VAN RENSBURG

Leana Swarts, ‘n graad 4-leerder van Laerskool Pietersburg-Oos wat na die eindrondte van die ATKV-Redenaars kompetisie in Hartenbos deurgedring het, is een van die toptien redenaars in die graad 4 tot 5-afdeling van die gesogte kompetisie waaraan meer as 3 900 deelnemers regoor Suid-Afrika in totaal deelneem.

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

in their fight to keep their community one to be proud of. Contact Smith on 071 166 8069.

Litter and rubbish are a usual sight in some areas of Westenburg, but thanks to the Grade 10 Life Orientation class of Westenburg High School, this is going to be changing very soon. Under the leadership of their educator, Mr Kervin Smith learners could be seen on Monday morning cleaning up extension 16 of Westenburg, with other littered areas around Westenburg being targeted for future projects in the coming weeks. Smith adds that the class undertake various projects aimed at uplifting the community and happily do so. Other projects like cleaning up around the school, improving the areas around the playgrounds and cooking for the needy learners. This pro-active group of learners say this is only the beginning as they plan on improving their community one step at a time. Smith and his team of teen soldiers are gearing up for major clean-ups and ask anyone in the community who can donate cleaning products, black bags or anything that can aid

Left in front is Life Orientation educator Mr Kervin Smith and his Grade 10 learners cleaning and picking up rubbish in Extension 16 of Westenburg.

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espite prices are rising the prospect of homeownership has been brought closer for more South Africans thanks to shifts in bank lending practices. Included in the list of positive moves are declining deposit requirements and increases in the number and size of home loans being approved, and their effects are revealed in the latest statistics from BetterBond. These figures show the average percentage of home purchase price required as a deposit when lenders are considering home loan applications has dropped from a two-year high of 23,3% reached in February this year to just under 16% currently. Mr Rudi Botha, Group Chairman of Better Bond noted the average approved bond amount is now 8,3% up year-on-year and at its highest level since July 2011. “These two factors, combined with the low interest rates we continue to enjoy, are more than compensating at the moment for higher property prices, and are thus also bringing homeownership within reach again for many South African families,” he was quoted to have said in a recent press release. He said this is reflected in the fact that the average household income required to buy a home is the same now (R44 000 a month) as it was 12 months ago, even though the average home price has increased 10,9% in that time to R918 000. The BetterBond group statistics, which cover a quarter of all residential mortgage bonds being registered in the Deeds Office and include applications to, and bond grants from, all the major lending banks in South Africa show that applications from first-time buyers are on the increase, following a slump in the nine months to end-March. Botha added that first-time buyers accounted for 39% of all bond applications in July, which is way off the 45% mark reached a year ago, but is an improvement on the 35% low recorded in March. He noted that the big motivator has been the banks’ decision to slash deposit requirements from an average 14,6% of home purchase price in March to just 7,9% currently. However, Botha cautioned that while the banks may be on a drive now to increase secured lending such as home loans - which are less risky for them than unsecured personal loans, overdrafts and credit card balances their credit granting criteria are still strict. “Potential borrowers are thus well advised to apply through a mortgage originator such which will employ a multiple submission process to different lenders in order to give them the best chance of success”. The BetterBond group is currently able to get approval for close to three out of every four applications it submits, but statistics show that over the past year, 56% of applications only succeeded on submission to a second or third lender.

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Mev Suid-Afrika-finalis, Tlou Manyathela saam met me Ria du Plessis van Kansa tydens die dinee.

Mev Suid-Afrikafinalis steun Kansa Mariëtte Snyder >> mariette.observer@gmail.com ‘n Spoggerige dinee is onlangs deur Mev SuidAfrika-finalis, Tlou Manyathela by die Polokwane Royal ten bate van die Kankervereniging van Suid-Afrika (Kansa) as deel van haar welwillendheidsfunksies gehou. Gaste het die agtergrondmusiek deur musikante terdeë geniet. Manyathela is van Mokopane afkomstig en gaan op 5 Oktober die loopplank by die Emperors Palace in Kempton Park betree om Limpopo te verteenwoordig. “As ek wen is dit ‘n bewys dat vroue uit informele nedersettings nie vir finaliste van groot stede hoef terug te staan nie,” sê sy. Sy het sowat R6 000 vir Kansa ingesamel en is verheug dat die aand goed verloop het danksy haar borge. “Dankie aan almal wat bygedra het tot die sukses en vir diegene wat in my glo.” Me Ria du Plessis van Kansa het Manyathela bedank vir haar inisiatief om Kansa as ‘n begunstigde te kies.

Gaste by die dinee, mee Retha Conradie en Ansie Mouton (regs) saam met Ria du Plessis (middel) van Kansa.

Mee Rachel Kgaphola en Morongwa Phoshoko.

Mee Eugenia Ntuli, Conny Mehale en Mathapelo Mokuonali (agter) van Mercurius Motors.

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Bargain of the Week. Huge family home with double size rooms. Fitted kitchen with beautiful cupboards. Neat lapa with built in braai + bar. Enclosed room for entertainment. Swimming pool. Safety behind walls. 1 x 2 bedroom flat + 1 x 1 bedroom flat. Own entrance and carport. Do not miss this one. Call now!

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Leon Arnaud begeester gaste Plaasmeisie se hart met gospelmusiek klop warm vir musiek Mariëtte Snyder het die optrede gratis bywoon >> mariette.observer@gmail.com

gewerk het. Die snitte sluit Amazing Grace in, maar daar is ook iets vir die jonger geslag en sy is oortuig daarvan dat sy nie haar aanhangers teleurstel nie. Sy sê haar y is gebore vir die Bosveld, is gemaklik op ‘n perd se rug en kan ‘n geweer ouers en beste vriendin, Enrike Stander is haar inspirasie en sy is dankbaar vir die soos min mans hanteer. Sy stap egter geloof wat hulle in haar talent het. net so gemaklik en met dieselfde selfverTamonique het Vrydagaand die gehoor troue op die verhoog met ‘n mikrofoon in by die NG Kerk Bendorpark as deel van die hand om haar passie as sanger uit te gospelsanger, Leon Arnaud se optrede leef. verras met haar besondere stem en geTamonique Pheiffer, graad 11-leerder maklike houding wat menige van die Hoërskool Pieharte gesteel het. Haar liefde tersburg sing nie net vir is gospelmusiek omdat sy glo afleiding nie. Sy het pas dat God haar geseën het met haar eerste gospelalbum, sangtalent en dat sy dit moet Break the Silence bekend uitleef om Sy naam te eer. gestel en het as 6-jarige al As sy nie met musiek geweet sy is vir die verhoog bedrywig is nie spandeer sy bedoel. “My eerste optrede graag tyd op hul wildplaas in was voor ‘n gemeente van die Alldays-omgewing en het 2 000 mense in wie se oë ek al ‘n vlakvark, rooibok en eland die goedkeuring kon sien.” sonder moeite platgetrek “My Sy het later musieklesse in pa het my leer skiet,” vertel sy Gauteng begin neem waar trots. hul vroeër gewoon het en Tamonique is reeds hard haar wens is elf jaar later vervul. Foto: Mariëtte Snyder aan die skryf aan haar tweede album wat sy hopelik binnekort Die opneem en bekendTamonique Pheiffer bekend stel. Crystal Music Promet haar eerste gos stelling van haar album is ductions in Gauteng hanteer pelalbum, Break The ‘n droom wat waar geword die reklame en vrystelling. Silence. het en waaraan sy hard Mariëtte Snyder >> mariette.observer@gmail.com

Leon Arnaud, gospelsanger wat al sewe gospelalbums vrygestel het en pastoor van die Volle Evangelie Kerk in Centurion, het Vrydagaand gaste met sy musiek by die NG Kerk Bendorpark besiel. Mnr Mark Markgraaf, uitreikbeampte van die gemeente sê dié optrede is deel van hul uitreikaksies. Die inwoners van die Polokwane Nasorgsentrum vir Volwasse Gestremdes sowel as die kinders van die Polokwane Kinder- en Gesinsorgvereniging

en die senior Bybelstudiegroep het pannekoek gebak en die funksie gereël. Die plaaslike gospelsanger, Tamonique Pheiffer wat pas haar eerste gospelalbum bekende gestel het, het saam met Arnaud opgetree.

Foto: Mariëtte Snyder

Gospelsanger en pastoor, Leon Arnaud voor sy optrede Vrydag aand.

Tiger Wheel & Tyre challenges blood donors Mariëtte Snyder >> mariette.observer@gmail.com During September Tiger Wheel & Tyre and the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) offer South Africans the chance to do something extraordinary by donating blood and in the process make a positive difference. “The September Blood Drive started on 1 September and will continue until 30 September.

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If you are between 16 and 65 years old, weigh more than 50 kg, lead a sexually safe lifestyle and are generally healthy, you are eligible to donate blood,” Ms Dottie Pinn, Public Relations Officer of the SANBS Limpopo said. To thank blood donors for making a difference, each donor donating blood in this period at participating SANBS centres during the September Blood Drive will get a voucher for free wheel balancing that can be redeemed at any Tiger Wheel & Tyre store before 12 October 2013. That’s not all though. After donating, if you SMS the word TIGER and your blood unit number to 32715, you will also stand a chance to win one of three Tiger Wheel & Tyre gift cards valued at R5 000, R3 000 and R1 000 for first, second and third place. “The SANBS tagline for the September Blood Drive really sums up the essence of this campaign: ‘Don’t let life get in the way of life.’ Yet we all do exactly that. We get so busy with family, work and other commitments that our best intentions fall by the wayside. We ask that you take a minute and think about the implications of donating blood. Consider how this simple act of kindness can make a life or death difference for somebody in need and in doing so it becomes an act of heroism,” Ms Joe du Plooy, Group Marketing Executive of TiAuto is quoted to have said in a press release. Mr Errol Jackson, Manager at Tiger Wheel & Tyre in Polokwane said last year the community supported them immensely and that this year it must not be any different. “We must stand together to save lives. Come out in numbers to support this national initiative.” To find out more about the September Blood Drive, visit Tiger Wheel & Tyre’s website at www.twt.to and for a list of participating donor centres visit the SANBS website at www.sanbs. org.za. Pinn invites the community to visit them at the donor centre at 153 Potgieter Avenue.

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Clifford gives Polokwane the thumbs up MPHO DUBE >>mphodube.observer@gmail.com

r Clifford Ngakane, General Manager of Meropa Casino & Entertainment World says the city of Polokwane is economically fast developing and has a great potential to sustain the economy of the province. Speaking to Polokwane Observer this week Ngakane said he is very excited to be back in Polokwane as the province represents the future of growth in the country. He said: “The possibilities are endless and the combination of being the capital and part of a region that is so central to the development in the mines, tourism and farming is quite exciting. We have our challenges in the area as we have a level of unemployment but we have a lot to look forward to. “We have very friendly people who have welcomed me back with open arms. The staff at work have always been the reason for me to look forward to coming to work as part of a dedicated team and I am glad that they are the same excited and customer centred people that I left here.” Ngakane told Polokwane Observer that his strategy for the Meropa Casino & Entertainment is to make it the best place to visit in the

province. “We have the best entertainment, food, customer service, drinks and gaming experience must be top of mind in all the people of Limpopo. We want to expand the business and ensure that there is a bit of everything for all. We will become trend setters and differentiate with our service and friendliness,” he said. “Comedy, glamour and great fun is what I would like to be associated with at Meropa. We will become the heartbeat of the north. We are looking at an on-site, nearly 100 room hotel which will increase conferences coming into town which will be great for the city and overflow into the rest of the available accommodation facilities. Our goals is to ensure that we provide quality services to our clients.” Ngakane previously held the same position at Meropa before joining Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World in Port Elizabeth as General Manager for five years. He was Deputy Chairman of the Nelson Mandela Tourism Board, a member of the National Convention Bureau subcommittee of South African Tourism and a member of Ectour, a private tourism marketing initiative. He is the owner of a lodge in Polokwane that also does tourism brochure management. He boasts a total of 24 years of service with

Sun International including stints at Mmabatho Sun, Morula Sun, Sun City, Venda Sun, GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World and Flamingo Casino. He rose through the ranks of Sun international having started as a trainee dealer in 1989 and making his way up the ladder as inspector, pit boss, floor manager and ultimately, at age 27, the youngest casino manager in South Africa. Ngakane has successfully undergone a number of development programmes offered by the Sun International group ranging from Tables and Executive Management Development, Strategic Leadership Development Programme (UCT Business School), Finance for Non Financial Managers (Wits Business School), Corporate Governance, Anti-Money Laundering and Responsible Gambling training. He is a widower and father of two girls, Sharni Mpho and Talia Tebogo.

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Clifford Ngakane, General Manager of Meropa Casino & Entertainment World believes in the economic future of Polokwane.

Twenty trees to be planted on Arbor Day

Herbert Rachuene >>herbert@mailbox.co.za The MEC for Agriculture, Ms Rosina Semenya will today (Thursday) plant 20 indigenous trees at Tshilamba Sports grounds in the Mutale area as part of National Arbor Week, which serves to promote awareness for the need to plant and maintain indigenous trees throughout South Africa, especially for the many disadvantaged communities who often live in barren areas. “Indigenous trees highlight the important role trees play in sustainable development and the livelihoods of people and their environ-

ment we encourage communities to participate in various greening activities within their own surroundings. Raise awareness of South Africa’s urban greening initiatives,” Spokesperson for the Department of Agriculture, Mr Selby Makgotho said. September is traditionally Arbor Month and 1 September celebrated as Arbor Day. It promotes the planting and maintenance of indigenous trees. This year’s Tree of the Year is the Virgilia oroboides (Blossom tree or Keurboom) while the planting of two less common species, Grewia occidentalis (Cross-Berry) and Barringtonia racemosa (Powder-puff Tree) is also encouraged.

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Herbert Rachuene >>herbert@mailbox.co.za Public Protector, Adv Thuli Madonsela last Wednesday welcomed a decision by the Department of Health to do away with companies that were allegedly supplying public hospitals with substandard equipment. Spokesperson for the Public Protector, Ms Kgalalelo Masibi said they were happy with the fact that the department made the decision and is implementing a turnaround strategy that involves going back to reputable suppliers because equipment that keeps breaking all the time interrupts services. Masibi’s remarks followed an interaction by Public Protector, Adv Thuli Madonsela with medical staff at a surprise visit at Mankweng Hospital, where staff made an impassionate plea to be supplied with durable equipment. According to Masibi a concerned nurse at the facility’s obstetrical department told Madonsela that although they had critical equipment such as foetal scopes, the equipment was of poor quality. “We have equipment but the quality is not durable. It breaks easily and is not repairable. We need durable equipment that will

Public Protector hails decision to rid bad suppliers last and enable us to deliver quality care,” the Nurse is quoted to have said. Ms Deliwe Nyathikazi, Senior General Manager at the Department of Health and Social Development reportedly said the department was aware of the problem and had since taken a decision to procure equipment from reputable companies only. Nyathikazi added that the department would also enter into long-term leases that cover servicing and repair of equipment with the suppliers as a measure to ensure cost effectiveness. She explained that the regular replacement of low quality equipment was a costly exercise. Patients hospitalised or awaiting admission at the time of the visit complained about their medical files allegedly getting lost on the hospital premises. Members of staff apparently said the hospital did not have enough space to store the files. Other personnel alleged that the management was irregularly employing unqualified personnel to do the filling which results in files getting lost.

Piet and Alda Nel bid bon voyage Warren Blunt >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com

he dynamic teaching duo of Mr and Ms Piet and Alda Nel has helped shape the minds of generations of learners in Polokwane over the years. They will soon be leaving the city after a memorable 44 years to enjoy their retirement on the banks of the Vaal River at Parys in the Free State. In retrospect all will not be lost as their legacy will be left with the scores of learners from Hoër Landbouskool Kuschke, die Hoërskool Pietersburg (PHS) and Capricorn High School that have been taught by these two educators for the past 40 years. Speaking exclusively to Polokwane Observer the pair shares some of their memories of their time in Polokwane and why they have decided to relocate to the colder climes of the Free State. Piet Nel is no stranger to the Free State as he was born there and also has interests in a game farm where he is involved in an endangered antelope breeding and conservation project. Alda Nel was born and grew up in Johannesburg so a move to just over the Vaal River brings her closer to her

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MABATHO 083 747 2056 mabathomabotja@gmail.com

VERY LIMITED STANDS AVAILABLE IN MAHLAKO A PHAHLA FROM R199.950 only and selling like hot cakes!! 1) Townhouse Penina Park: R565 000: (Bargain) never again at this price. A spacious 2 bedroomed townhouse, 1 bathroom and dining room, lounge, kitchen and carport. 2) EMDO PARK : R450 000 (only this week special): Spacious 2 bedroomed house with a dining room, kitchen,1 bathroom and a garage. 3) Emdo Park:R500 000: A 2 bedroomed home with dining room, kitchen and 1 bathroom. 4) Lesedi park:R490 000: Beautiful 3 bedroomed home with dining room, kitchen, 1 bathroom and a carport. 5) SESHEGO ZONE 8:R400 000 (price reduced and priced to sell): 2 Bedroomed house with dining room, kitchen and 1 bathroom. 6) SESHEGO ZONE 2:R329 000 - A beautiful 4 roomed house. 7) MAHLASEDI PARK: R200 000 - A vacant stand 349m² act now to secure one of the last stands in this popular suburb! 8) WOODHILL ESTATE:R390 000 - A vacant stand of 418m² available in this popular security estate. I AM LOOKING FOR MORE PROPERTIES IN YOUR AREA TO SELL. Once I list your property, consider it sold.

SLIGHT 072 323 9386 slightmabotja@yahoo.com See these properties on our website: www.theogoosen.co.za 1) FAUNA PARK: Very neat, just move into this lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with it’s special lapa. One garage and 3 carports. Beautifully maintained and large garden with strong borehole and sprinklers. Alarm, electric fence and gate. ONLY R1.32M! 2) STUNNING MODERN 4 BED/R, 3 BATH/R HOUSE NEAR SHOPPING MALL AND SCHOOLS: ONLY R1.8M!!. Wooden windows and doors and cosy fireplace. New Kitchen with granite tops and laundry room. Huge lapa, pool, braai and sprinklers. 3 Garages and full security. Don’t miss out on this one! 3) DO YOU STAY ON A PLOT AND WANT TO MOVE INTO TOWN, HERE’S A TRADE IN! 3 bedrooms, 2 bathroom home with a large outside room ideal for office or entertainment. A Spacious 1 bedroom flat for granny and 1 garage and 8 carports. Strong borehole services the whole house and garden. Good security and great value at only R1.4 M. 4) PENINA PARK:ONLY R1.3M FOR THE BEST VALUE FOR MONEY IN TOWN! Renovator’s dream in a quiet neighbourhood! Semi doublestorey requires TLC. Comprising 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms as well as a 1 room flat. 2 Garages, 3 carports, storeroom and Wendy house. Strong borehole. Swimming pool and lapa with coal stove. 5) PRIVACY IN A COMPLEX AT ONLY R565 000! 2 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom townhouse with private garden close to the CBD and easy access to all main roads. 1 Carport.

MARIETJIE 072 190 7149 marietjie@theogoosen.co.za

THEO 082 990 7275 Ebenezer dam: Berg en Meer stand for sale Exclusive resort on the banks of Ebenezer dam, 1 000m² stand available at only R323 000. (Cash only and share-block transaction). Owner/agent. WAREHOUSES TO LET ! - New 500m² warehouse with offices in Industria. Private and secure yard area @ R25 080 pm (VAT incl.) - Large 4 210m² warehouse/workshop immediately available at a never to be repeated rate!!!! Very close to the CBD!! Act now and come and negotiate! GAME FARM SALES: 1) 1 000 Ha farm forming part of an electric fenced and registered 6 000 ha nature reserve. Full traversing rights across the reserve. Equipped borehole. Easy access and close to Polokwane. Sweetveldt grazing. Game valued @ R8.7M (cost price of 2 600 animals i.e buffalo, eland, giraffe and much more). This farm represents 18.545% in the reserve and game. The farm is available at R7.1M. Share in game @R1 613 415. 2) 880 Ha in same reserve as above with similar benefits. 2 Beautiful earth catchment dams thereon and rolling hill topography. 2 equipped boreholes. Luxury thatched lodge with all modern amenities and ample accommodation. This farm represents a 16.295% share in the reserve and game. The farm is available at R7.870M. Share in game @ R1 417 665. NOTE: Can be bought as an unit. VAT excluded.

FRANCOIS 082 4466 740 1) MANKWENG ZONE C – R 550 000 Well priced family home comprising 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, spacious lounge and kitchen. Added bonus of an outbuilding with 2 rooms! Even a garage. 2) EMDO – EXT 29 – R 580 000 3 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom, lounge, nice kitchen. 3) SESHEGO ZONE 4 – R 550 000 Superb investment, stunning property with stylish kitchen. 3 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom on a big stand. 4) SERALA VIEW: P.O.R. Stand with spectacular views of the Polokwane City measuring more than 1000m². 5) MANKWENG ZONE C – R 380 000 New home ideally located close to amenities, tiled floors, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. 6) FLORA PARK - R780 000 3 bedrooms, 1½ bathroom, lounge, nice kitchen, double lock-up carport. Big stand. 7) MANKWENG – R115 000 Well situated stand. Closer to Mankweng Magistrate’s offices. NB: Do you want to sell your house but don’t know where to start? Call your expertproperty consultant today to help you each step of the way !!

ERNEST 072 696 6004 ernest@theogoosen.co.za 1) BENDOR RIDGE ESTATE - R2.5Mil Lovely open-plan living area surrounds this unique and modern kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 2 luxury bathrooms, large and enclosed entertainment area, double garage, storeroom, 4 carports. Lock-up and go with security and peace of mind! 2) Penina Park duplex flat for only R750 000 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open-plan kitchen and living area, very neat and spacious and a big balcony to entertain your family and friends on. 3) Plot Elmadal 4,4 Ha: R2.2 mil (Neg) Will sell quickly!! Lovely sunny home with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Farm style kitchen and open plan living areas, dining room, carport for 6 cars, big garden maintained with a borehole and water tanks. 4) BENDOR – R 2Mil A true family home! 4 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, study, 2 living areas and a gourmet kitchen, double garage and sparkling swimming pool all placed on a big stand with it’s own borehole! It is priced to sell!! 5) FOR THE LARGE FAMILY IN EVER POPULAR EDUAN PARK. A sunny tiled roof home with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, dining room, study, family room with fireplace and opening up onto the paved swimming pool area. Stunning kitchen with pantry, separate scullery/laundry, large double garage, single carport, servant’s quarters as well as a store room. You had better phone me now because at only R1 635 000 it will sell fast!!! 6) STANDS AND PLOTS AVAILABLE AROUND POLOKWANE!

NELA 083 302 8917 AN AGENT THAT CARES!

roots. Although both will miss Polokwane and all their family, friends and acquaintances they are relishing the move to Parys Golf and Country Estate in order to live out their twilight years in peace and tranquillity. The couple describe their new home which has yet to be built near the 13th hole at the golf estate as heaven on earth with magnificent views over the estate and the Vredefort Dome in the background. Building work will commence soon and the Nels will be renting a townhouse in Parys until they move into their new home sometime in 2014. With them living nearby, the builders of their new home can be assured of regular inspections as construction progresses. After qualifying as a teacher, Alda arrived at Hoër Landbouskool Kuschke in 1968 with Piet arriving a year later from Springs Boys High School, where he was also a teacher. The pair met while they were still at university and they were married in 1970 at Ferndale in Johannesburg. They have been residing at their well-maintained smallholding in Dalmada since 1972. Polokwane is unrecognisable from when we arrived over 40 years ago the Nels said in unison.

Photo: Warren Blunt

Longstanding Polokwane residents, Alda and Piet Nel will be relocating to Parys in the Free State later in September after a stay of more than 40 years.

Piet Nel was captain of the then Northern Transvaal u.20 team and one of his most cherished memories was when his son, Beyers also led out the same team when he was at the University of Pretoria many years later. The former acting principal of Capricorn High School has also completed 62 standard marathons. Nel bears a distinct resemblance to the former Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson. He fondly recalls the time when he was stopped at Heathrow Airport in England and asked for his autograph because somebody mistook him for the former Manchester boss. 072 544 8836 The happily marsuzettejacobs@hotmail.com ried couple also have NEW FLORA PARK: R999 000: REDUCED: Face brick a daughter, Celeste, a director at Momen3 Bedr, 2 bathr home. Includes space for a home office, tum Financial Planchildren’s playroom, pool and 3 garages. Tiled roof. ning in Polokwane. FAUNA PARK: R1 285 000: Looking for a house on a busy Both are grateful to street with business potential? 3 Bedr, 2 bathr, family, dining, the superb educalounge, 1 bedr flat, 5 carports. Prepaid electricity, solar geyser. tion, sound principles CAPRICORN: R1 450 000: Income potential for the investor. and discipline that 1 428m² stand with 2x 2 bedroom houses, a 1 bedroom cottage both their children and a bachelor flat. received at PHS in orMYNGENOEGEN: R1 800 000: An 8,5 ha plot. Strong der for them to excel borehole, a roomy house and a 1 bedroom flat. Fenced, at university and their good security, well located. careers. Alda Nel WELGELEGEN: R2 160 000: finished her teachCharacteristic of this suburb are its ing career at PHS big spacious stands. Each corner in 2010, and says of this 3 bedr, 2 bathr home with a her time spent there will always be close family, dining room, pantry, study, to her heart. “My 2 garages, pool and workroom proudest moments overflows with character. Make an are when my former appointment to come and see for pupils greet me as yourself. successful adults and thank me for the role I’ve played in their lives. It has been a privilege for me as a teacher to have made a positive contribuRita Rita tion in their lives,” Prinsipaal Prinsipaal Alda said humbly. EIENDOMME•PROPERTIES From an educaTEL: 015 295-4537, Fax: 015 291-1166 TEL: 015 295-4537 FAKS: 015 291 1166 tional point of view, 7A HANS VAN RENSBURG STREET / STRAAT 7A 7A HANS VAN RENSBURG STREET / STRAAT 7A www.ritastipec.co.za Piet Nel said his SECURITY COMPLEX - FULL TITLE 2 garages, big entertainment area. biggest accomplishWOONSTELLE / FLATS R4 700 3 Slaapkamers, 2 badkamers, - R910 000 PENINA PARK - SHINGWEDZI PLAINS ment was receiving sitkamer/eetkamer, en afdak. Lounge/dining 4 bedrooms, TEL: 015 room, 295 4537/082 9002 bathrooms, 2449 EXCELLENT kombuis - R645 000 kitchen, tandem garage, Wendy house. 2 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen/nook, the award on behalf Beskikbaar 1 Oktober. TOWN - R1 180 000 SILVERKRUIN BARGAIN scullery, 1 carport, verandah. of Capricorn High HUISE/HOUSES PRIME FLORA PARK - BARGAIN - R1 075 000 R2 520 - Bachelor flatAREA with kitchen and Entrance, lounge, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, - NEAT, EXCELLENT Tel: 015 295 4537 / 082 900 2449 School from the State bathroom. Carport. large kitchen, dining room, scullery/laundry, Entrance, lounge, dining room, 4 bedrooms, TOWN/DORP President twice for 3 garages. Flat:Ridge. 2 Rooms, kitchen, bathroom. 2 full bathrooms, kitchen, scullery, pantry, R4 000 - Oak 2 Bedrooms, bath030 -storeroom, 4 Slaapkamers, badkamers, TOWNHOUSE - EXCELLENT - R800 000 2 R9 garages, fenced. 2 Borehole, patio, the implementation room, lounge,- BENDOR kitchen and garage. swimmingkroeg, pool. TV kamer, sitkamer, eetkamer, of transformation at 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open-plan lounge, FLORA PARK HANDY MAN’S DREAM HOSPITAL PARK kombuis, 2 motorhuise en 2 pakkamers. dining room, kitchen, carport plus Wendy house - R1 020 000 - PRICE REDUCED the school. He is also Bachelor and 1inBedroom from R2 400 to Oktober.6 undersecurity area. TandemBeskikbaar garage for 41vehicles, extremely proud of TOWNHOUSE - BENDOR - R670 000 roof carports, storeroom. House: Entrance, FAUNAPARK R2 750 available immediately. 2 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom, garage. lounge, room,2TV room, 3 bedrooms, winning the Sunday R5 000dining - Pragtige slaapkamer huis met INTHORNHILL TOWN - FLATS 2 bathrooms, kitchen, scullery, fenced, full Times newspaper R740 Bedrooms, bathroom, 2 bathrooms,lounge, garage. 2 badkamers, burglar bars, sit/eetkamer, lapa with braai,kombuis, borehole,opR4 300000: - 1½3bedrooms, R800 000: 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, garage ceiling fans,Dadelik remote gate. was en4 motorhuis. beskikbaar. award for one of the kitchen and carport. Prepaid and many more. electricity. PENINA PARK - R1 290 000 - A MUST R7 750 - 3 TO Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, TOWNHOUSES IN TOWN Top 100 schools in BE SEEN MEENTHUISE/TOWNHOUSE lounge, dining2room, kitchen, study, double from to R465 000 bachelor, 3 Bedrooms, bathrooms, double garage, South Africa three TEL: 015 295 4537/082 3 bedrooms - R890 900 000. 2449 lounge, TV room, dining kitchen, garage, 2 storerooms androom, double carport. PENINA PARK - TOWNHOUSES borehole, separate T/serv/T. times. LADANNA BENDOR - EXCELLENT CAPRICORN - CHECK FOR SIZE Now after all the R8 810 - Eskol 3 Slaapkamers, 2 BEDROOMS R3 550 to R3 890 R645 FROM 000 - R715 000 - R1Villas. 605 000 - R750COMPLEX. 000 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. lounge, dining room, TV room, time spent helping 2Entrance, badkamers, sitkamer, eetkamer, komSAFE PHONE NOW!! BACHELOR TOWNHOUSE - SECURE 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, guest-room with buis, opwas, 2 motorhuise, shape the minds of TOWN AREA - R430 000 bathroom, laundry, 2 garages,28afdakke carports,en swembad. Beskikbaar Oktober 2013. 1 Bedroom, 1 bathroom, kitchen/living area, storeroom, boreholes,1security, etc. learners in Limpopo, R3 800 - 2 Bedrooms, bathroom, lounge, carport. FAUNA - ARidge. MUST4TO BE SEEN R16 935 -PARK Bendor Bedrooms, 3½ the duo are looking INkitchen, TOWN -garage GROBLER ST - NEAR FOR THE RIGHT BUYER - R1 930 000 and carport. bathrooms, lounge, dining room, TV room, SCHOOLS - PRICE REDUCED Lounge, dining room, TV room, 4 bedrooms, forward to a time of Prepaid electricity. kitchen, 3 garages. Water and - R1 910 000 - STAND 2 084 m² guest toilet, scullery, kitchen, scullery/laundry, 2 garages, leisure playing golf Entrance, lounge, dining room, study, pool, lapa (46m²), R4 200 - 4 Bedrooms, bathroom, lounge/ carport, storeroom, electricityswimming at municipality. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, scullery, borehole/irrigation, prepaid, remote gate, gas and taking in the OFFICES dining room, kitchen, guest toilet, garage 3 garages, servants quarters, alarm, borehole, stove, electric fence, bachelor flat. magnificent scenery TOWN STANDS, LOTS OF HOUSES, andirrigation. carport. IRIS AMADEUS - GOOD BUY TOWNHOUSES, ALL AREAS, ±40m², ±95m², LISTED, ±112m², ±127m² and at their new home. R4 410 2 Bedrooms, bathroom, lounge, - R1- 050 000 - PRICE REDUCED CALL!! excl.JUST VAT. Covered parkings at The Nels would Lounge, dining room, 3and bedrooms, bathrooms, ±128m², STIELER AT 083 399 6669 kitchen, garage outside2toilet. extra cost plus % ratio rates separate. like to thank everyBENDOR Water + electricity payable at municipality. body in Limpopo who R4 160 - 2 bedrooms, bathroom, lounge, MEDICAL SUITES AVAILABLE, has been part of their kitchen and carport. Available 1 October. VARIOUS SIZES. PHONE TODAY! lives over the past 40 VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR PHOTOS OF THE PROPERTIES AVAILABLE. years.

Rita Stipec

September 5, 2013

Polokwane Observer

Die geverfde gesiggies is Righardt Ferreira en Heinrich Veldhuizen wat die NG Kerk Pietersburg-Oos se basaar op die sportterrein van Genl Piet Joubertskool bygewon het.

Me Santa van Heerden bak pannekoek tydens die NG Kerk Pietersburg-Oos se basaar.

Me Joyce Leach snoesig aangetrek by haar stalletjie, Ouma se stoep by die NG Kerk Pietersburg-Oos.

Me Amanda Jansen van Rensburg het gesorg dat sy vroeg die Gereformeerde Kerk Pietersburg se vars groenteen vrugtemark besoek.

Gemeentelede woeker by kerkbasaars Mariëtte Snyder >> mariette.observer@gmail. com

Die nagereg was ‘n blitsverkoper tydens die Gereformeerde Kerk Pietersburg se basaar. Kayla Jansen van Vuuren lê weg aan dié heerlikheid.

Joané Spies verkoop kolwyntjies wat deur basaargangers versier is.

Drie gemeentes het die afgelope naweek basaar gehou ten spyte van die snerpende wind. Die Hervormde Kerk, Welgelegen, Gereformeerde Kerk Pietersburg sowel as die NG Kerk Pietersburg-Oos het hope winskopies gehad. Pannekoek, kerrie-en-rys, vars groente en vrugte, vrolike musiek en pret vir oud en jonk het elkeen gekenmerk.

Mirna Lourens Eiendomme / Properties Hettie 082 452 1603

Bo: Mnre Willem Nel, Pieter van Eeden en Hilton Atherson het met die pryse weggestap tydens die Bosveld Clivia Club se jaarlikse skou wat Saterdag saam met die basaar by Genl Piet Joubertskool se saal aangebied is. Van Eeden was eerste met Nel tweede en Atherson, derde. Links: Dié vier vriendinne het hope handgemaakte items spotgoedkoop by die Hervormde Kerk, Welgelegen se basaar verkoop. Van links is mee Mara Burger, Marie van Aswegen, Gertjie Booysen en Mare van Oudtshoorn.

Foto’s: Mariëtte Snyder

Anja Booyens geniet die stokworsies by die Gereformeerde Kerk Pietersburg se basaar.

1. Bodorp R1 350 000 Something old... Something new... Come see for yourself – this is a HOME not a house! 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathdooms, Open-plan Kitchen/Living Area. 2. Flora Park: R995 000 Space... Space... Space... Very Neat Family Home! 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Dining Room, Lounge, Modern Kitchen, Playroom OR Office, Study, Built-in Braai, 2 Garages, Pool. 3. Penina Park: R540 000 Neat and Spacious 2 Bedroom Ground Floor Townhouse! 1 Full Bathroom, Open-Plan Kitchen, Dining Room, Lounge. 4. Hospitaal Park: R750 000 Modern 3 Bedroom Flat, 2 Bathrooms, Openplan living area – Kitchen, 1 Garage, 1 Carport.

Acasia 2 x Stands 4 Sale

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

CONTACT SAN - 072 159 5126

Double garage - single drive-through double carport in the back yard

TV room with built-in bar going out onto the patio

Outside laundry and storeroom Outside room with bathroom

4 Bedrooms 2½ Bathrooms Electric gate Well maintained family house. This property is near all prominent shopping centres and schools. Beautiful kitchen with granite tops Separate scullery

Big swimming pool Paved all around lapa

R1 961 000

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

KAMPHERBEEK TWINE & PROGRUND

25A Biccard Street • Tel: 015 295 0420/21 Jackie TO LET Compensatie St R1 800 Leonard St R2 800 Suid St R4 900 Schoeman St Schoeman St Andante

Immediately Room. Immediately Bachelor. 01/09/2013 1 Slp, 1 bad/k, ten volle gemeubileerd, W/L ingesluit. R8 500 Immediately 1 Slp, 1 bad/k, ten volle gemeubileerd. R10 500 Immediately 2 Slp, 1 bad/k, ten volle gemeubileerd. R4 500 01/09/2013 2 Bedr, 2 bathr, garage, garden. R2 800 01/10/2013 Bachelor R3 950 01/10/2013 2 Bedr, 1 bathr, parking. R5 000 01/10/2013 3 Bedr, 2 bathr, carport.

Elim Serala Village Tuscany HUIS Kol Trichardt St R11 000 01/10/2013

4 Bedr, 2½ bathr, kitchen & scullery, dining, lounge, study, pool & lapa, double garage, 1 bedr flat, 2 boreholes.

KONTAK STEPHEN - 082 558 3525

1) PENINA PARK: R900 000.00 Affordable 3 bedroom house in quiet area. Pool. Double garage and carport. 2) OLD FLORA PARK: R1,300 000.00 Open house 9 Kremetart Street, Flora Park. Phone to view any time Well built and neat. Quiet area. 3) BENDOR TOWNHOUSE: R700,000 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Open-plan living area. Wendy house. Secure area. Close to shopping complex. 4) OLD BENDOR PANHANDLE STANDS: 908 m² - R500 000.00 817 m² - R465 000.00 5) WELGELEGEN: R1 850 000 Stunning family home for the most discerning buyer! 3 Living areas, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, scullery, laundry, double garage, pool, lapa, braai, borehole, 2 Wendy houses. Landscaped garden. A must view property!

FARMS / PLOTS FOR SALE HUISE 1) 2 213m² SENTRAAL DORP: Res 3 sonering 14 eenhede - R3,500 000.00 (Ohb) 2) SENTRAAL DORP: Val in Mediese Node. (Reeds gesoneer) Res 3 11 eenhede (1665m²) 3) CAPRICORN AREA: Maak ‘n aanbod! 5 Slaapkamers, 2 badkamers, 3 motorhuise, groot erf, boorgat, waskamer en groot stoep. 4) SILVERKRUIN: 4 Slaapkamers, 2 badkamers, sit-, eetkamer, kombuis, opwas, studeerkamer, 2 x motorhuise, 2 x afdakke, lapa en boorgat. PLOTTE 1) ROODEPOORT: 26 ha. Waterryk. R1 750 000.00 2) Erf by ARABIE DAM, met huis PLASE 1) LEGKRAAL: ± 380 ha Beesplaas. - R3 250 000 Baie potensiaal met netjiese huis. 2) STERKRIVIER: ± 850 ha Wildsplaas Groot huis, berg, rivier, slote, koppe. Ongelooflike natuur. Geen grondeise. Binneplaas. 3) PIETERSBURG: 12km van stad ± 55ha – Huis/woonstel, krale, kampe. 5) Aandeel in plaas: WATERPOORT. Met huis, lapa en 2 erwe. R500 000.00

FARMS / PLOTS FOR SALE

TO LET TOWNHOUSES/HOUSES

1) 2 ha PLOT: TWEEFONTEIN: Moderne oopplan 3 slaapkamer huis, mooi kombuis, 2 badkamers, stoep met braai PLUS werkswinkel. Sterk boorgat, Elektries omhein. Prys: R1,600 000.00 2) 507 ha Besproeiingsplaas in POLOKWANE / DENDRON omgewing, 18,5 ha onder spilpuntbesproeiing, 2 wooneenhede, stoor, werkswinkel en pakstoor. Goed ontwikkelde plaas. Prys: R6,300 000.00 3) 490 ha BEESPLAAS: Naby Polokwane met netjiese 7 slaapkamer huis, 2 plaashuise en 4 woonstelle. Netjiese plaas met uitstekende geriewe. Goeie geleentheid. Prys: R6 300 000.00 4) 622 ha WILDSPLAAS: Naby Polokwane, netjiese 4 slaapkamer woonhuis, 2 chalets, ou plaashuis, koelkamer, slagplek ens. Netjiese plaas met pragtige natuurskoon. Prys: R9 500 000.00

1) Beautiful Townhouse: Welgelegen: R7,800.00 - 1 Aug 2013 - 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, single garage, open-plan living area 2) Bachelor Flat: 53 Compensatie Str: R2,615.00 - Immediately 3) Ladanna Townhouses: Modern and newly built. Duplex 3 bedroom: R5,800.00 2 Bedroom: R4 800.00 4) 2 Bedroom house on Plot: R3,600.00 1 September. On Dendron Road. 5) Welgelegen: R5,400.00 Beautiful, spacious 3 bedroom duplex in landscaped garden. 6) Fauna Park: R3,100.00 Bachelor flat.

PROPERTY FOR SALE

KONTAK MATIE - 083 271 5259

CONTACT SAN 072 159 5126

TO LET INDUSTRIAL / TE HUUR INDUSTRIEëL

CONTACT STEPHEN TEl: 015 287 3300

Industrial: 1) Laboria: 4,700m² yard with 2,400m² warehouse. 2) Prime industrial warehouse, 1200m² plus 200m² office on Dendron Road. 3) Veldspaat warehouse 1 300 m² Office Space: 1) 430m² CBD with parking - Prime 2) Hans van Rensburg Street - 100m²

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September 5, 2013

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STORAGE

STORAGE TO LET 4 km from SAB on LTT Road from R550 p.m. Johan 083 459 7046 ____________________

JEWELLERY

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

VACANCIES

HALFDAG POS BESKIKBAAR 1 kantoor en 1 rep. Basis + goeie komm. Epos: bluerain.cv@ gmail.com ____________________

FOR SALE

SECONDHAND FURNITURE SHOP Secondhand clothing, shoes, bedding & towels. Tel 015 295 5264 Cell 079 899 5405 ____________________

SERVICES

MAINTENANCE & CONSTRUCTION Revamp offices, houses, plots, small building jobs, plumbing, painting, tiling & electrical. SOUTHGATE Contact Danie 082 356 8615 ___________________ CONFERENCE FACILITIES From 20 to 400 delegates. Weddings, funerals, theme parties, ethnic. Tel 015 295 5264 Cell 079 899 5405 ___________________ SKYLIGHTS Cheap and easy way to get more light into your house. From R2 150. Dewald 0844 455 455 ___________________ NEED TRANSPORT When moving, buying furniture or building material, distributing products or for rubble removals? Call Matshox on 071 892 2514 ___________________ LYNN’S GARDEN DESIGNS New ideas for the summer and instant lawn. 082 399 9599 ___________________ SILVER SCISSORS HAIR STUDIO Lynn is back, C/blow from R130 - up from 280, tints. 800m from Savannah. 082 399 9599 ___________________ REFRIGERATION AND AIR-CONDITIONING SERVICES AND REPAIRS 24-Hours. 072 123 1868 ___________________

ALLE LANGAFSTAND MEUBELVERVOER Kontak Anna-Mari 0861 111 129 ___________________

TO LET

Prime business property Grobler Street next to Vleislapa & KFC. 3 x shops available. 220m², 340m², 440m² @ R60m² + VAT. Phone Allen 083 735 6789 079 542 6015 ____________________ Factory warehouse with offices Ideal for workshop. On main road to Seshego (Corundum St). Prime position. 655m² @ R38m² + VAT. Phone Allen 083 735 6789 079 542 6015 ____________________

ACCOM MODATION

MARGATE Luukse woonstel. Slaap 6. 27/09/2013 tot 4/10/2013. R300 p/d. 083 451 4328

PROPERTY FOR SALE

FOR SALE NEW TOWNHOUSES Security, Ivy Park. 2 bedr - R535 000 3 bedr - R645 000 Trienie 015 295 8015 or 071 682 0399 ____________________

HOUSES TO LET

TO LET BACHELOR FLAT 1 bedroom up to 3 bedrooms in secure area. Tel 015 295 5264 Cell 079 899 5405 ____________________ THATCHED A-FRAME COTTAGE FOR RENT R3 000pm, W&L exc. 36 Bekker St, Fauna Park. Tel 073 692 6954 ____________________ FOR RENT 1 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE in Bendor, De Wetrylaan. Carport, encl garden. R3 500 p.m. 015 295 8015/17 ____________________ 1 SLAAPKAMER WOONSTEL TE WELGELEGEN Koopkrag, onderdak parkering. R3 000 p.m. Geen kinders of diere. Tania 084 200 0623 ____________________ 1 SLAAPKAMER WOONSTEL Dadelik beskikbaar. R2 800 p.m. W/L ing. 800m by Savannah. Eie ingang. Skakel 082 399 9599 ____________________

2x 2 SLAAPKAMER HUIS TE HUUR R2 800 p.m. elk. Dadelik beskikbaar. Koopkrag, water gratis. 30km vanaf dorp op Zebediela pad, teen teerpad. Veilige omgewing. Skakel 076 598 6002 ____________________ NETJIESE 3 SLPK, 2 BADK HUIS op Tweefontein plot te huur. 8km buite dorp. R5 500 p.m. + deposito. Koopkrag en water. Beskikbaar 1 Oktober 2013. Skakel 082 375 1578 ____________________ BENDOR TOWNHOUSE 3 Bedrooms, 1 lock-up garage. Very private and safe, prepaid, water incl. Open-plan TV, kitchen. R5 450 + deposit. Schalk 083 629 1908 ____________________ LADANNA 3 BEDROOMS HOUSES & ROOMS Bachelor, flats & room. Bendor. Contact Andre 072 765 0507 ____________________ PLOTS: DALMADA 2.6HA PLOT R11 200 5 bedr, 3 bathr, 2 living areas. Double-storey. HOUSES: BROADLANDS ESTATE R22 280 3 bedr, 2 bathr, lounge, dining, study, patio with braai. Storeroom, pool and 4 garages. BENDOR R14 500 4 bedr, 3 bathr, patio with braai, 2 garages. PENINA PARK R12 820 4 bedr, 2 bathr plus 2 bedroom flat. FLORA PARK R10 600 4 bedr, 3 bathr, study, 2 lounges, garage. BODORP R8 800 3 bedr, 2 bathr, study, bar area, laundry. Extra outside room. 2 Garages and staff room. MôREGLOED R9 800 4 bedr, 2 bathr, pool. IVY PARK R4 500 2 bedr, 1 bathr, 1 garage. TOWNHOUSES: ACACIA ESTATE R9 300 3 bedr, 2 bathr, scullery, patio with braai, garden, servant’s toilet, 2 garages. BENDOR R6 550 3 bedr, 2 bathr, scullery, patio with braai, garage. IVY PARK R 5 200 3 bedr, 2 bathr, 1 carport. LADANNA R4 500 2 bedr, 2 bathr, kitchen/lounge, garage, garden. FLATS: DORP R3 850 2 bedr, 1 bathr, kitchen/lounge, garage, prepaid electricity. OFFICES: HANS VAN RENSBURG ST - R12 500pm Upmarket - 4 Offices + reception 118m² HANS VAN RENSBURG ST - R8 900pm 3 Offices + reception. Offices in CBD from R2 500pm THYS 083 702 0768 AUDREY 072 632 7117 DIONETTE 084 503 3964

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CONSULTATION NOTICE OF A PROSPECTING RIGHT APPLICATION BY MOPUTSO INVESTMENTS NO 75 (PTY) LTD. Notice is given in terms of regulation 52(2)(g) of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (Act 28 of 2002) that Moputso Investments No 75 (Pty) Ltd has applied for a Prospecting Right for Phosphate, Vanadium, Iron and Titanium on farms Luitzkraal 810 KS, Gotha 816 KS, Overysel (Goedemeend) 815 KS, Diamand 845 KS, Mooihoek 808 KS, Eenzaam 811 KS, Swartfonten 818 KS, Ankershof 831 KS (Eenzaam 875), Moordkopje 813 KS, Duizend Annex 814 KS, in the Lepelle Nkumpi Magisterial District. The application has been accepted. You are hereby invited to forward your comments and register as interested and or affected parties by 30 September 2013. To register as an interested and or affected party or to request information kindly contact: Lufuno Mugovhani Tel: 011 074 6866 Fax: 086 265 5142 Email: lufuno.mugovhani@vmic.co.za 05/09 ___________________ CONSULTATION NOTICE OF A PROSPECTING RIGHT APPLICATION BY MOPUTSO INVESTMENTS NO 75 (PTY) LTD. Notice is given in terms of regulation 52(2)(g) of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (Act 28 of 2002) that Moputso Investments No 75 (Pty) Ltd has applied for a Prospecting Right for Phosphate, Vanadium, Iron and Titanium on farms Doornvlei 456 KS and Locatie van Mphahlele 457KS in the LepelleNkumpi Magisterial District. The application has been accepted. You are hereby invited to forward your comments and register as interested and or affected parties on or before 30 September 2013. To register as an interested and affected party or to

request information kindly contact: Lufuno Mugovhani Tel: 011 074 6866 Fax: 086 265 5142 Email: lufuno.mugovhani@vmic.co.za 05/09 ___________________

CONSULTATIONS NOTICE OF A PROSPECTING RIGHT APPLICATION BY AMARAKA INVESTMENTS NO 70 (PTY) LTD. Notice is given in terms of regulation 52(2)(g) of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (Act 28 of 2002) that Amaraka Investments No 70 (Pty) Ltd has applied for a Prospecting Right for Phosphate, Vanadium, Iron and Titanium on farms Davidspoort 499 KS, Dwarsrand 500 KS, Zwarthoek 501 KS, Mooiplaats 518 KS, Vlaakplaats 535 KS, Middelin 538 KS and Crokodilwal 518 KS in the Lepelle Nkumpi Magisterial District. The application has been accepted. You are hereby invited to forward your comments and register as interested and or affected parties on or before 30 September 2013. To register as an interested and or affected party or to request information kindly contact: Lufuno Mugovhani Tel: 011 074 6866 Fax: 086 265 5142 Email: lufuno.mugovhani@vmic.co.za 05/09 ___________________

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (NORTH GAUTENG HIGH COURT, PRETORIA) Case No.: 49501/2012 In the matter between: NEDBANK LIMITED (Registration number: 1951/000009/06) EXECUTION CREDITOR and TSWELOPELE BOREHOLES TESTING CC (Registration number: 2004/115033/23) 1ST EXECUTION DEBTOR CLEMENT THEMBO LUSATI (Identity number: 590106 6026 083) 2ND EXECUTION DEBTOR NOTICE OF SALE IN TERMS OF RULE 46 (7) (b) AUCTION IN EXECUTION of judgment of the High Court of

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South Africa (North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria) in the abovementioned suit, a sale will be held by the SHERIFF POLOKWANE at the Sheriff’s office, 66 Platinum Street, Ladine, Polokwane on WEDNESDAY, 18 SEPTEMBER 2013 at 10:00 of the under mentioned property of the 1st Defendant on the conditions to be read out by the Auctioneer at the time of the sale: ERF 33 IVY PARK TOWNSHIP REGISTRATION DIVISION L.S. LIMPOPO PROVINCE IN EXTENT 1 000, 0000 (ONE THOUSAND COMMA ZERO ZERO ZERO ZERO) HECTARES HELD BY DEED OF TRANSFER T45046/2010 PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 13 FITZPATRICK STREET, IVY PARK, POLOKWANE ZONING: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS: 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHROOMS, KITCHEN, LOUNGE, DINING ROOM,

DOUBLE GARAGE The abovementioned information with regard to the improvements on the property is furnished although no guarantee can be supplied in this regard. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT the Conditions of Sale may be inspected at the offices of the SHERIFF POLOKWANE at the Sheriff’s Office, 66 Platinum Street, Ladine, Polokwane. DATED at PRETORIA this 2nd day of AUGUST 2013. VAN DER MERWE DU TOIT INC. ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF BROOKLYN PLACE CNR BRONKHORST & DEY STREETS BROOKLYN PRETORIA TEL: 012 452 1300 FAX: 086 623 2984 REF: SORETHA DE BRUIN/jp/ NED108/0362 05/09 ___________________

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Celebrated Afro-Pop artist Mahlatse “Muzo” Matjie.

elebrated Afro-Pop artist Mahlatse “Muzo” Matjie, founder of the well known band Muzo has released a single entitled “Freedom” dedicated to former President Nelson Mandela as part of commemorating Women’s Month celebrations countrywide. The single is currently heard on air and will also be featured in his forthcoming solo project,“I do music”. Mahlatse, whose song “Sebata sa Moyeng” is often aired on Thobela FM, has expressed his deepest appreciation to former President Nelson Mandela and his mother, Motlau for sharpening his mind. For that reason he is educating the public through music. “My mother is the pillar of my strength on a personal level. She taught me how to be a man and respect every women of every race. Through my mother I also learnt a lot about the political icon Nelson Mandela,” Matjie said. Confirming that he is now a better artist after being in the music

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industry for more than a decade, he said his fans must expect a more matured artist with a well researched lyrical content. “My project will confirm my deep educational writing skills and enhanced vocal abilities. Destiny can be delayed but can never be denied. Having worked with experienced producers like Selaelo Selota has boosted my understanding of the music industry,” Matjie attested. About two years ago, Matjie, who hails from Seshego, made a blazing return to the South African music scene. Muzo, an Afro-jazz outfit known for its album Nnete (Truth), produced by Selaelo Selota, has been rejuvenated by Matjie after the group disbanded following the departure of Pleasure Letsoalo and Donald Moatshe. The two have since been replaced with Tumi Marome and Barcoss Makgale and both were well-received by Muzo fans across the country. Nnete still touches the hearts of many and a live DVD is expected to be released soon. Matjie revealed that Muzo is now independent and not attached to any label.

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Invitation of service providers to supply Legal Aid SA with office accommodation for a period of up to five years.

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Evaluation: 90/10: Price=90 points and B-BBEE Status Level of Contribution=10 points for offers that are above R1 million and 80/20: Price=80 points and B-BBEE Status Level of Contribution=20 points for offers below R1 million. Enquiries: SCM: Ms Felicity Zulu, tel. (011) 877-2000 For technical information, please contact Ms Sholly Mohale at (011) 877-2000 More information will be included in the bid document. The bid documents will be available from the Legal Aid SA House, 29 De Beer Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg from 4 September 2013 Bidders should ensure that properly completed tender proposals are deposited in the tender box situated at the Legal Aid SA, Legal Aid House, Ground Floor, 29 De Beer Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg. A non-refundable cash deposit of R250.00 must be made in favour of Legal Aid SA’s FNB Account No: 62224831471, Branch Code: 251905, Cheque Account when collecting the tender proposals from the Legal Aid House. Tender No 05/2013 must be mentioned as a reference. The closing date for tender submission is 1 October 2013 at 11:00. No late, faxed or e-mailed tenders will be accepted.

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MITCHELL HOUSE

Striving for excellence through balanced, inclusive education

Mitchell House is an independent English-medium school in Polokwane, founded in 1994. The school is located on a highlying, sixteen hectaresite, and pursues a holistic educational philosophy that includes academic, sporting and cultural excellence as primary goals. We seek to recruit suitable applicants to fill the following positions:

Director of Studies (College) Housemaster/Mistress Gr 8 to 12 EMS/Business Studies Teacher Gr 5 to 7 Mathematics/Science Teacher Gr 5 to 7 English First Language Teacher Please refer to the ISASA website for a full description of the available positions (www.isasa.org). Closing date: 11 September 2013.

Successful applicants will be required to fill these posts from January 2014

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LEERLINGREKENMEESTERS SAICA-/ SAIPA-KLERKSKAP Ons wag aansoeke in van persone wat belangstel om te kwalifiseer as Geoktrooieerde Rekenmeesters (lede van SAICA) of professionele rekenmeesters (lede van SAIPA) Vereistes: Matriek met Universiteitsvrystelling (Wiskunde en Rekeningkunde ‘n vereiste) of Besig met studies vir ‘n B.Com Rek graad of reeds in besit van ‘n B.Com Rek graad.

Merk asseblief u aansoek SAICA / SAIPA KLERKSKAP en lewer u CV af by Watermelonstraat 25, Platinumpark, Bendor of epos na dzb@dzb.co.za of faks na 086 605 9114 Indien u nie binne 21 dae vanaf publikasie hiervan van ons kantoor verneem nie, moet u aanvaar dat u aansoek onsuksesvol was.

INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME The GATEWAY AIRPORTS AUTHORITY LIMITED (GAAL) contributes towards skills development through the THE GATEWAY AIRPORTS AUTHORITY LIMITED (GAAL) a provincially owned enterprise responsible for managing Polokwane provision of internship opportunities to unemployed youth graduates in order for them to gain work experience in various areas. GAAL therefore invites applications from suitably qualified graduates to participate in a twelve (12) months International Airport, invites applications from suitable qualified and experienced candidates for appointment to the following challenging internship programme Stipend : R3 300, 00 per month position Legal Services (1 Position) : Ref No

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, SALES AND MARKETING MANAGER (1 YEAR CONTRACT POSITION) Requirements :

A law degree preferably with company law and mercantile law and a valid drivers licence.

NB: A Successful candidate will be subjected to security clearance procedures. Applicants must be between the age of 18 and 35 years. Candidates who have already participated in an internship programme in any organisation will not be considered. Applicants must submit a separate application and documents for each position that he or she is applying for.

Interested candidates must send their applications letters accompanied by their Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of qualifications to: The Human Resources Manager, Gateway Airports Authority Limited , P.O. Box 1309, POLOKWANE 0700, or deliver by hand to :GAAL Administration Building, N1 North , Makhado Road. Faxed or E-Mailed applications will not be considered.

Contact person : Mr.Officer: Daniel Malesa (015) 288 0122remuneration : Closing date : 10 May 2012 This position report to the Chief Executive Total package is negotiable. NB. Applicants are advised to consider their applications unsuccessful, if no response is received within two months Of the closing date.

Requirements: •An appropriate BThedegree in Marketing and/or Development •An engineering background with GATEWAY AIRPORTS AUTHORITY LIMITED is an equalBusiness opportunity and affirmative action employer and to this extent conducts targeted recruitment for previously disadvantaged individuals. To this extend, we encourage from all races and also people with disabilities to apply. experience in project managementpeople will be an added advantage •A maximum of 10 years’ experience working in a business development and marketing environment •Proven management experience in an aviation environment• Excellent oral and written communication skills •Excellent presentation skills •Ability to utilise software programmes, such as MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook •Strong commitment to professional and client service excellence •Strong managerial skills •Strong commitment to professionalism • Valid driver’s licence. Key responsibilities for the position are as follows: •Develop and implement a comprehensive business development and marketing strategy for Polokwane International Airport in accordance with legal mandates and prescripts •Develop and identify new business opportunities aimed at increasing revenue for the airport •Promote GAAL and Polokwane International Airport and serve as the spokesperson for GAAL when required •Manage stakeholder relations and promote regional integration •Assist in the implementation of the objectives of GAAL as per the five year strategic plan •Manage capital and operational expenditure •Continuously seek alternative and improved technology to improve processes in terms of efficiency, quality and costs • Representing GAAL and participating in relevant, provincial and national forums •Assist in establishing plans to improve airport operations •Assist in establishing plans to maintain and improve the Polokwane Airports’ infrastructure and facilities • Manage professional service providers delivering services to GAAL.

Interested candidates must send their covering letter, comprehensive CV, certified copies of qualifications, ID document and driver’s licence to: The Human Resources Manager, Gateway Airports Authority Limited , P.O. Box 1309, POLOKWANE 0700, Or hand deliver to: GAAL Administration Building, N1 North , Makhado Road. Faxed or E-Mailed applications will not be considered. Enquiries: 015 288 0122 Closing date: 20 September 2013 NB. Applicants should consider their applications as unsuccessful if no response is received within two months of the closing date. A successful candidate will be subjected to probity before engagement to determine suitability. THE GATEWAY AIRPORTS AUTHORITY LIMITED is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and to this extent conducts targeted recruitment for previously disadvantaged individuals. The Employment Equity of GAAL will apply in filling these positions. To this extend, we encourage all races and also people with disabilities to apply.

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WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Na slegs twee jaar in Polokwane het GymStars Gimnastiekklub goed by die onlangse Limpopo Kampioenskappe in die seunsafdeling gevaar. Pieter Roos het in die ouderdomsgroep 10 tot 11 jaar, vlak 1, vier eerste

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Die seunsgimnaste van GymStars wat by die Limpopo Kampioenskappe medaljes gewen het, is Pieter Roos, Le Roux Marais, Aljay Lucas, Mckay Cloete, JC Logtenberg, JD Roos, Wihan Logtenberg, Adriaan Coetzee, Eduard de Lange, Berco van der Linde en Marno Roos. Agter is Lelanie Logtenberg (hoofafrigter) en Yolandi Cilliers (afrigter).

plekke in die apparate behaal en is die algehele wenner in sy ouderdomsgroep. Hoofafrigter, Lelanie Logtenberg sê sy is in haar skik met die gimnaste se puik prestasies nadat nege van die elf seuns vir die Limpopospan gekies is wat in Kemptonpark aan die Noordgebied-kompetisie deelgeneem het.

Polokwane City finally receives NFD trophy HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za

Boet Fick Seniorliga-halfeindstryde vind Saterdag plaas WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Met die finale rondtes van die ligawedstryde vir vanjaar se Boet Fick Seniorliga wat onlangs plaasgevind het, maak Polokwane se spanne, BB Truck & Tractor Noordelike Rugbyklub (Noordelikes) en Kargo Pietersburg Rugbyklub (Dorp) reg vir die halfeindwedstryde wat Saterdag by Capricorn High School sowel as op Noordelikes se velde plaasvind. In die derde liga sal die spanne van Noordelikes teen Letaba Rugbyklub en Dendron

Rugbyklub teen Orighstad Rugbyklub sake uitspook vir ‘n plek in die eindstryd. Die Universiteit van Limpopo teen Noordelikes en Letaba teen Louis Trichardt Rugbyklub meet kragte in die semifinale van die tweede liga. In die hoofwedstryd vir ‘n plek in die eindstyd van die eerste liga volgende Saterdag sal Noordelikes teen Louis Trichardt en Dorp teen Letaba te staan kom op Noordelikes se veld. Die wedstryde tussen die derde spanne begin om 13:30 met die eerste liga-semifinale wat om 15:00 begin.

olokwane City Football Club finally received what was due to them when Brand de Villiers, Chief Executive Officer of the Premier Soccer League (PSL) finally handed them the National First Division (NFD) Trophy three months after they won the 2012/13 NFD season in May. The handing over took place after Polokwane City FC’s match against Bloemfontein Celtic at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Wednesday. A complaint Thanda Zulu Royal lodged with the league after they were not afforded an opportunity to play all 30 their NFD matches delayed the process as the matter was resolved only two weeks ago. De Villiers heaped praise on Polokwane City FC saying that for a club that went through so much tragedy and pain they have to be applauded for their tenacity and determination to succeed. “I hope this trophy will be a motivation to them as they embark on life in the Premier Division,” De Villiers said. Johnny Mogaladi, Chairperson for Polokwane City said even though they lost against Bloemfontein Celtic they were delighted to be presented the trophy in front of their home crowd and in their first match of the league at home. “It was a special moment for us which we cherish as the club and management. We dedicate this trophy to the four boys we lost in a tragic accident, our dedicated supporters and the people of this province,” Mogaladi said.

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Polokwane se rugbyondersteuners kan Saterdag na ware Bosveldrugbyaksie uitsien in vanjaar se Boet Fick Seniorliga-halfeindstryde by Capricorn High School en op Noordelikes se velde.

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Brand de Villiers, Chief Executive Officer of Premier Soccer League hands over the NFD trophy to Johnny Mogaladi, Chairperson of Polokwane City FC after their match against Bloemfontein Celtic at Peter Mokaba Stadium last Wednesday.

SA quad bike championship goes down to the wire WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Current leader in the quad category of the 2013 South African National Off-road Championship, Jurie Meyer strengthened his lead with a victory at the Rysmierbult National Off-road, the penultimate round of the season that was held in the Ventersdorp area of North-West over the weekend. The race started in cold and frosty weather conditions and Meyer (Yamaha Support), the defending quad title holder claimed his third win of the season, with John Aylward in second position only 55 seconds behind Meyer over the 180 kilometre route. Another

local rider, Brian Baragwanath (BB Motorsport Lonestar PEP Yamaha), who is second behind Meyer in the overall title race and just ahead of Aylward, had to settle for fifth place after he lost time due to flat tyres. Jurie Meyer Senior (Yamaha Support) won his fourth race in the Master Quad Class to increase his overall lead for this year’s title. His closest challenger, Tony dos Santos received a five minute penalty for an infringement in the pits. Both Meyer and Baragwanath could still win this year’s SA Off-road Quad Championship. The last race for this year’s championship, the Ventersdorp 400 will also be held in the North West in September.

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Jurie Meyer from Polokwane won the penultimate round of the National Offroad Championship at Rysmierbult in the NorthWest recently.

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PHS o.15- krieketspan wen teen Stanford Lake WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com ‘n Blitsige onoorwone 150 lopies van slegs 95 balle deur Morné Venter het die Hoërskool Pietersburg (PHS) se o.15-krieketspan gehelp om Saterdag Stanford Lake College op PHS se krieketveld met 69 lopies in die provinsiale ligawedstryd te klop. PHS het eerste gekolf en 360 lopies vir die verlies van ses paaltjies aangeteken. Venter het na sy spogbeurt met die kolf ook met die bal uitgeblink. Hy het drie Stanford Lake paaltjies laat kantel in hul kolfbeurt van 291 almal uit. PHS wen die wedstryd met 69 paaltjies.

Foto: Warren Blunt Sias Willemse van PHS word in Saterdag se o.15ligawedstryd teen Stanford Lake College skoongeboul.

Die seuns- en meisies tennisspanne van die Laerskool Pietersburg-Oos het al die ander spanne uitgestof en is die algehele wenners van die onlangse laerskole Super 12-tennisreeks wat by die L.C. de Villiers-stadion van die Universiteit van Pretoria gehou is. Die meisiespan was vyfde en die seuns het ‘n silwer medalje gewen en algeheel tweede uit twintig skole geëindig. Voor is Albert Wells, Dian Forrester en JP Viljoen. Agter is Annelise Henning, Lise Prinsloo, Tiaan Pienaar, Zene de Waal en Odette Goosen.

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These happy faces belong to dancers from Frieda’s Dance Studio who recently completed their modern dance exam with great success. They were photographed before their practice session at Pietersburg English Medium Primary School. In front are Lesego Mphahlele, Tshina Matshivha, Kgaugelo Malebati, Bontle Mokhele and Tshiamo Maleka. Mphallwa Molepo, Lerato Seopela, Kifilwe Moraba, Mayahabo Masipa and Lebone Thobejane are at the back.

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Die vlak-1 gimnaste van Zanis Gimnastiekakademie wat aan die Limpopo Artistiese Gimnastiekkampioenskappe deelgeneem het, is Nicola Hough, Veronique Lessing, Minnette Burger, Leonell Horak, Nkholo Makaukau, Carmen Theron, Anika Wallace, Cati Basson, Izandri Baker, Jeannioe Kaba, René van Greuning. Agter is die afrigters, Tanya Bouwman en Lesley Bonne. Nosipho Ngubane en Tiffany Kirton was afwesig.

Die vlak-3 gimnaste van Zanis Gimnastiekakademie wat onlangs aan die Limpopo Artistiese Gimnastiekkamioenskappe deelgeneem het. Links is Tanya Bouwer (afrigter), Miemie Saaiman, Lara Prenzler, Leandre du Preez, Abigail de Jager and Sanja Pretorius.

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Narrow defeats for Limpopo in Bela-Bela

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PAC athletes collect medals at Bela-Bela Triathlon WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com

riathlon athletes from the Polokwane Athletics Club (PAC) performed well at the recent 5150 (pronounced fifty-one fifty) Bela-Bela Triathlon that forms part of the 5150 Triathlon Series covering a number of events countrywide. The 5150 Bela-Bela Triathlon is one of the scheduled events covering 51,5 km, consisting of a 1,5 km swim, 40 km of cycling and a

10 km run. The event took place at Forever Resort, Bela-Bela and the Intdev sponsored Visagie team, made up of dad, Roan (cycle), mom, Annaleen (swim) and their son, Riaan (run) finished in third position in the team event. Their time was 2:24:33. Lizanne Vosloo came first in the 30 to 34 age category with a time of 2:41:53 and Melanie Melville completed the triathlon in 2:41:53 to finish third in the 40 to 44 age category to round off a successful day in Bela-Bela for the PAC athletes.

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The Intdev sponsored Visagie team from the Polokwane Athletics Club that finished in third position at the 5150 Bela-Bela Triathlon. From left are Roan Visagie, his wife, Annaleen and son, Riaan.

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Mountain bikers get off to a smooth start at the E.H. Hassim 50 km Spring Mountain Bike Race on Saturday.

WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Bela-Bela proved to be an unlucky hunting ground for both the u.19 and u.21 Limpopo Blue Bulls teams after losing by close margins against the visiting Boland team on Saturday. This is only the second defeat for both teams in the u.19 and u.21 Section B Absa Competition. The u.19 team lost 18-22 and the u.21s went down by 26-31 against the visitors but the teams have the consolation of earning a bonus point for losing by less than seven points.

Willem Parker and Wade Worthington scored tries for the u.19 Limpopo Blue Bulls. Parker was also successful with a conversion and penalty and Ruan Booysen added a further penalty for his team’s 18 points. For the u.21 Limpopo Blue Bulls, Willie Engelbrecht, Anrich du Plessis and Donovan O’Grady scored tries. Flyhalf, Marcel Steyn Scholtz added a further two conversions, a penalty and dropped goal. The Limpopo Blue Bulls u.19 and u.21 teams travel to Welkom on Saturday to take on the Griffons in the fifth round of the 2013 Absa Competition.

Gemengde welslae vir plaaslike stoeiers WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Die vier stoeiers van die Ion Baciu Stoeiakademie in Polokwane wat onlangs in die Wêreldkampioenskappe in Serbië deelgeneem het, het met gemengde welslae na Suid-Afrika teruggekeer. Ses van Ion Baciu se stoeiers is oorspronklik gekies vir die wêreldkampioenskappe, maar Terry van Rensburg en Christine Jongbloed moes weens skoolverpligtinge onttrek. Vir Roedie Roets, Lucius van Rensburg, Elbert Steyn en Martin Opperman was die reis na Serbië ‘n lewensveranderende ondervinding. Steyn en Roets het in die eerste rondte in die kadetafdeling vir stoeiers o.17 verloor terwyl Opperman vyftiende in sy gewigskategorie geëindig het. Lucius van Rensburg het met ‘n puik vertoning ‘n algehele die derde plek gekry in die 69 –76 kg-kategorie.

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Die vier stoeiers van Ion Baciu Stoei-akademie wat onlangs in die Wêreldkampioenskappe in Serbië deelgeneem het. Voor is Roedie Roets en Elbert Steyn. Agter staan Lucius van Rensburg en Martin Opperman.

All systems go for Limpopo Tourism Golf Extravaganza HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za More than 80 aspiring golfers from the province are set to do battle for supremacy at Legend Golf Safari Resort in Waterberg on 14 September during the inaugural Limpopo Tourism Golf Extravaganza. Spokesperson of Limpopo Tourism Agency, Mike Tauatsoala said Premier Stan Mathabatha is expected to officially open the tournament. “He will tee-off in a four-ball format. There will also be members from different stakeholders in the province,” Tauatsoala said. “Everyone is invited as with this golf tournament that we anticipate to host annually to lure golfers from all over the world to our shores during the month of September as part of celebrating the tourism month. Golf has made such a valuable contribution to Growth Development Plan of the country in creating

employment. As golf courses are already in existence almost in all provinces, it may be easy to use them to achieve the spread that the country needs in tourism growth. As we protect and maintain this niche product, Golf and Safari, we should work hard to dispel the notion that golf is an elitist sport of the rich,” Tauatsoala said. He further pointed that they have decided to take the tournament to the Legend Golf and Safari Resort because it is one of the world most talked about leisure venue which has now unlocked the gates to its majestic monumental architectural Great Enclosure. “It has the unique Par 3, the 19th, set high up on the impressive Hanglip Mountain and accessible only by helicopter and played to a green the shape of Africa some 400m below,” Tauatsoala said. He also mentioned that the Agency has spent R100 000 to put the extravaganza together.

Mountain bike race heralds the start of spring

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WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Polokwane’s mountain bikers are a tough lot as proven at the E.H. Hassim Spring Mountain Bike Race when a chilly wind cut through the cyclists at the start of the race on Saturday. The race was hosted by Polokwane Pedallers and started and finished at the Northern Muslim School. A large number of cyclists entered for the respective races despite the initial cold conditions at the start. By mid-morning the unpleasant cold weather conditions had changed for the better and the race truly lived up to its name. Results: 10 km fun ride; 1. Shazeem Ally 2. Muaz Motala 3. Amelia Botes. 20 km race: 1. Michael Ward 2. Carel Taljaard 3. Johan Taljaard. 50 km race: 1. Bernard Bronkhorst 2. Michael Wood 3. Carl Talbot. 70 km race: 1. Eddie Teixeira 2. Nico Geldenhuys 3. Fanus Eksteen.

Gene Saaiman and BT McCabe enjoy the scenery during the E.H. Hassim 20 km Spring Mountain Bike Race.

Baroka defender Hlabane Kutumela(green) and Sivutsa Stars striker Andile Lekhane chase the ball during their fisrt opening match of the National First Division at Peter Mokaba Stadium last Sunday.

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Mountain bike riders get ready for the start of the 10 km fun ride.

Baroka and Black Leopards football clubs started their 2013/2014 National First Division campaign on a bleak note after both teams failed to win their opening matches. Leopards, relegated from the Premier Soccer League (PSL) last season, were held to a 0-0 draw by Roses United at Kaizer Sebothele Stadium in Free State on Saturday. Meanwhile Baroka, who on Sunday returned to Peter Mokaba Stadium where they won most of their high profiled earlier matches, played to a goalless draw against Sivutsa Stars. Baroka Head Coach Sello Chokoe described

the match against Sivutsa as tough one saying most of the teams don’t want to lose their opening matches. “Most of them want to have a good foundation going forward, they don’t want to lose matches. It was a tough opening match of the season, some players where nervous some were adjusting to the new set up, but I think we will get on with the system. We are not surprised with the results, we are just happy with a point,” Chokoe said. Meanwhile, Black Leopards Spokesperson, Berry Ramunenyiwa said they were happy that they did not lose any points against Roses United. “They are good side but we put up a good fight. To get a point away from home is not easy,” Ramunenyiwa said.

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CAF pleased with Polokwane The Confederation of African Football (CAF) last week sent a high level delegation led by CAF Vice President and Chairperson, Almamy Kabele Camara, Deputy Secretary General, Essam Ahmed and African Nations Championship (Chan) Event Director, Amr Fahmy to conduct the first inspection of Peter Mokaba

Stadium as a possible host of the 3rd Edition of Chan which will be staged in South Africa from 11 January to 1 February next year. Cabinet recently announced Polokwane to be one of the three possible host cities for Chan after no African Cup of Nations (Afcon) matches were played here. Nadavhe Ramakuela, Director of Community Development at Polokwane Municipality said the team conducted inspections at

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the stadium, the training site and hotels in Limpopo’s capital to determine the state of readiness and to confirm minimum requirements stipulated by CAF to host a tournament of this nature. “Yes the CAF delegation came and they were pleased with the venue and accommodation facilities. They will come back again in November to do the second inspection,” Ramakuela said.

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Zander Janse van Rensburg overpowered Juan Peo in the Junior Boys Division and emerged victorious after the match was stopped due to a TKO declaring him the winner.

Magdaleen Bezuidenhout (left) was the overall winner in the Ladies Mixed Age Division bout, taking the cake in all three her matches to come out as the champ. Here she is pictured with her second opponent, a very young and brave Charlene Smit.

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Sarah Lee Watkins with her proud coach for the evening, Sensei Annatjie de Jager.

Blood, sweat and tears at Cage Rage 4 KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com

ocal cage fighter Paul Kubannek had the crowd roaring during the final round of this year’s Last Man Standing Cage Rage 4 event held on Friday evening at Henri Eksteen’s Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Dojo. Kubannek came up against Tyron Rodrigues in the final round of the bout and put up an exceptional fight, almost taking the title. Rodrigues won the last round thanks to a technical knockout in the first round against a very brave Kubannek, who weighed in at almost 30 kg less than his rival. This open division fight saw fighters from all weights, ranging from 55 to 135 kg competing against

each other in four elimination matches, leading up to semi-finals and then finals. Other than this nail-biting final, the evening also witnessed superbly mastered knockouts in both the Ladies and Men’s Divisions, Amateur Boys and Girls; ensuring attendants were glued to the edges of their seats. Eksteen would like to thank all those involved in making the evening a huge success, be it, helpers, organisers, fighters, coaches or sponsors. The next edition of Cage Rage titled Armageddon War of the Worlds Cage Rage 5 is scheduled to take place around the end of November, and judging by the attendance and interest in Cage Rage 4, this is surely one event you should not miss.

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Daniel Stanley Bent won his Junior Boys Division match against John Clyde Wiggill (left), due to a choke hold.

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Sarah Lee Watkins (right) shows what she is made of after beating her opponent due to stoppage against first-time fighter Pauline Pretorius.

The eight fighters who took part in the Last Man Standing events during Cage Rage 4 on Friday evening. From left is Paul Kubannek, Jannie Calitz, Frank Kubannek, Tyron Rodrigues, Pieter Strydom, Carel van der Lith, Louis van Heerden and Patrick Beeslaar.

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Tyron Rodrigues from Johannesburg (right) won the Last Man Standing event and took the title of overall South African World International Martial Arts Association and Organisations (SA WIMAAO) Champion following a devastating TKO in the first round against runner-up Paul Kubannek.

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