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Hoof vas na tref en trap RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com ‘n Skoolhoof van Mankweng sal Dinsdag weer in die Polokwane Landdroshof op voorlopige aanklagte van dronkbestuur en dwarsboming van die gereg verskyn nadat hy na bewering Sondagaand ’n sekondêre ongeluk veroorsaak en ’n leerder doodgery het. Dit het gebeur nadat die skool-

hoof, wie se naam weerhou word omdat hy nog ‘n moontlike aanklag van strafbare manslag in die gesig staar, in ’n groep mense op ’n ongelukstoneel op die R71 net anderkant Dalmada gejaag het. Dit was vir nooddienspersoneel en verkeersbeamptes op die toneel ’n raaisel wat presies gebeur het. Polisiewoordvoerder, kapt Ntobeng

KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com Two female Police officials based at the Seshego Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit stand accused of covering up a rape committed by a fellow Police official. They appeared before the Seshego Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday on charges of defeating the ends of justice. To page 2

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Third govt department head suspended >> BLADSY 3 NUUS>>

Skielike dood van Chantelle skok >> PAGE 3 NEWS>>

R51 460 billion budget good news for Lim people >> PAGE 4

Phala, het gesê drie mense in ’n sedan het in die rigting van Polokwane gery toe ’n band vermoedelik gebars, die bestuurder beheer verloor en die voertuig omgeslaan het wat daarna in vlamme uitgebars het. Nog drie persone, onder wie die leerder, het die ongeluk gesien gebeur, Na bl 2

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Chaos rules at preparations for school athletics meetings

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Two female Police members arrested after rape cover-up

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Jacques du Toit (Grade 1) shows off his colourful hair after he, fellow learners and educators of Laerskool Pietersburg-Oos (Oosskool), in solidarity with cancer sufferers and survivors joined in the 2014 Cansa Shavathon.

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DA demands probe into R97m roads tender YOLANDE NEL >>observer.yolande@gmail.com

he Democratic Alliance (DA) in Limpopo has registered a case with the Public Protector into a R97 million tender awarded for repairing major roads in the Makhado, Mutale and Musina areas on Tuesday. DA Caucus Leader in the Legislature, Desiree van der Walt, provided the Public Protector with documentation proving that the contractor given the tender has “a long and inappropriate relationship with a number of ANC politicians in the province”. In a release issued on behalf of DA Provincial Leader Jacques Smalle it was stated that in 2012 the business received its first contract

of R5,7 million for civil works for Mookgophong Municipality. In the same year, it is alleged that the Mayor of Mookgophong received a bakkie as a gift from the contractor. The contractor did not meet the minimum requirements set for the successful bidder. It was further mentioned the same contractor received R97 million to repair roads across the province in September 2013. The contactor is behind schedule and will not be able to finish the roads before the August deadline. In Makhado only the contactor has to repair 17 major roads, work that has not even begun as yet, according to Smalle. “This tender stinks. The contractor does not have the necessary grading designations for parties to engage in construction procurement

Ex-MEC’s husband in court after alleged assault on wife YOLANDE NEL >>observer.yolande@gmail.com The husband of a former Member of the Executive Council (MEC) appeared in court in Polokwane on Tuesday for allegedly assaulting her on the weekend. Polokwane Police spokesperson Lesiba Ramoshaba confirmed that the 55-year-old suspect was warned to appear again on the next court date set for April. According to information a case of assault with the intent to

cause grievous bodily harm was registered after an incident at the couple’s home in Polokwane on Sunday. Ramoshaba said the motive for the alleged assault was not yet known and the investigation continued. The matter is under investigation by detectives attached to Polokwane Police station. The victim is one of the office-bearers removed from the provincial cabinet when Premier Stan Mathabatha announced his preferred line-up last year.

as per Government Gazette no 25656 of 2003. The contractor does not meet the criteria as outlined by the Construction Industry Development Board. It is also questionable why so many road repairs were concentrated into one tender, and given to a contractor with questionable credentials. “The Public Protector must investigate to ensure that the right processes were followed in the tender adjudication process,” he demanded. “The DA supports procurement processes aimed at empowering all South Africans. But this kind of tender-rigging and favouritism has become a hallmark of Jacob Zuma’s ANC. It means that only a connected few benefit. It excludes people and must be put to a stop.”

Third HOD suspended YOLANDE NEL >>observer.yolande@gmail. com Premier Stan Mathabatha suspended the Head of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture with immediate effect last week. The latest suspension adds to a host of government employees facing investigation. According to Premier’s spokesperson Kenny Mathivha the department head, Basani

Baloyi, was suspended to afford government to investigate several allegations of irregularities that took place in her area of employ the past few years. In the meantime Dora Maraba has been appointed to act in the position. Currently the HODs of Education and Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (Coghsta) as well as the Director General remain suspended.

Hoof vas na tref en trap Van bl 1 met hul rooi Volkswagen Golf gestop en die insittendes uit die brandende voertuig gehelp. “Niemand is in die oorspronklike ongeluk beseer nie. Nie lank nadat die eerste insleepvoertuig op die toneel gestop het nie, het die vermoedelik besope skoolhoof teen ‘n hoë snelheid in die groep van ses mense ingejaag en terselfdertyd teen die Golf gebots en drie persone getref. Die leerder is op die toneel dood terwyl twee ander ernstig beseer is,” sê Phala. Hy sê voordat nooddienspersoneel op die toneel kon opdaag het ’n vierde voertuig gestop en die skoolhoof het saam met dié persoon die ongelukstoneel verlaat. “Gelukkig het die insleepdienswerknemer die registrasienommer geneem. Die polisie het die skoolhoof by

die Mankweng Provinsiale Hospitaal in hegtenis geneem waar hy vermoedelik mediese hulp gesoek het,” sê Phala. Die polisie kan nog nie die slagoffer se identiteit of die skool se naam bekendmaak nie.

Hy sê die bestuurder van die vierde voertuig sal moontlik ook as medepligtige aangekla word. Sodra die saak afgehandel is, sal dit na die openbare beskermer verwys word om te besluit of die skoolhoof ook van strafbare manslag aangekla sal word.

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Die toneel waarin ‘n 17-jarige leerder Sondag dood is nadat ‘n skoolhoof van Mankweng ‘n se kondêre ongeluk veroorsaak het.

Two female Police members arrested after rape cover-up Van bl 1 According to information received the two officials were arrested after allegedly accepting a bribe of R1 500 for the cover-up of the rape committed by a fellow Police official. Constables Nthabiseng Mokobane and Mametse Lehodi appeared before the Seshego Magistrate’s Court and were both released on R500

bail each with their case was being postponed to 17 April for further investigation. Spokesperson for the Limpopo Police Hangwani Muluadzi says the matter is still under investigation and the normal internal processes will be adhered to. He explains that Provincial Commissioner Fannie Masemola will after investigation and consultation decide on

the future of the accused, including their possible suspensions from the Police. “The SAPS is against any criminal or corrupt activities and have adopted a no-nonsense attitude towards any members involved in such deeds. Unfortunately we cannot divulge any more information regarding the case as this will be used during the officials’ imminent hearing.”

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Skielike dood van Chantelle skok sies het ingetree. Haar ma, Elaine, was elke dag aan haar sy en het haar deurentyd probeer gerusstel wanhantelle van Staden se liefdevolle neer die pynstillers nie meer gewerk het nie. geaardheid, vriendelikheid, kenmerkende Ongelukkig het die ander voet dieselfde laggie vandat sy soggens wakker word simptome begin toon en haar regterbeen moes Saterdag ook onder die knie geamputeer en positiewe uitkyk op die lewe ten spyte van word. Na die amputasie het sy nog vir haar terugslae sal intens deur haar gesin, familie en pa geglimlag toe hy ‘n foto van haar geneem wye vriendekring gemis word. het. “Sy het die twee stompies goed aanvaar Hoewel haar ouers, Braam en Elaine van en het reeds na die eerste been afgesit is oor Staden en susters, Chanté (14) en Chané (8), prosteses uitgevra. Sondagoggend is Chantelle platgeslaan en baie hartseer is, het hul troos egter inderhaas na die hoësorgeenheid (ICU) in die wete dat Chantelle die aand voor haar oorgeplaas nadat haar asemhaling verswak dood gesê het:” Ek wens Jesus kom my haal.” het. Tydens die behandeling het haar hart Die dapper vegtertjie moes al groot dieetgaan staan, maar weer begin klop. Ongelukkig en leefstylaanpassings maak. Op tweejarige kon haar liggaam nie meer nie en sy is oorlede ouderdom is sy met tipe 1-diabetis gediagnotoe haar hart weer gaan staan het,” het Elaine seer. Ten spyte van daaglikse inspuitings en aan Polokwane Observer gesê. later ‘n insulienpompie het sy voluit geleef, reg Haar klasmaats, familie en geëet (selfs op kinderpartytjies) vriende het gesorg dat haar en ‘n normale lewe gelei. hospitaalkamer vol teddiebere, Toe sy vyf was, het dokters kaartjies en geskenke was wat vasgestel dat sy ook outosy baie waardeer het. Sy het elke immuunhepatitis het wat haar kaartjie self gelees. immuunstelsel aanval en haar “Ons gaan Chantelle onthou as lewerfunksies aantas. Nogtans ‘n inspirasie. Sy was ‘n vegtertjie het sy deurentyd tot vanjaar as en het nie gaan lê as gevolg van graad 7-leerder van die Laerhaar siekte nie. Sy was geskool Pietersburg-Oos aan swem, liefd onder haar gesin, familie, landloop en atletiek deelgeneem vriende, skoolmaats en onderen die lewe was elke dag vir haar wysers. Almal gaan haar vreeslik uitbundig lekker. Die merkwaarmis en ons besef dat daar nog digste is dat sy nooit ‘n dag ‘n moeilike tyd voorlê. Dit was afwesig was nie. vir ons ‘n tipe vertroosting om Aan die begin van Februarie ‘n Onlangse foto van Sondag na haar dood net voor is sy vermoedelik deur ‘n bosluis die 12-jarige Chantelle ons Polokwane inry die mooiste of spinnekop aan haar linkerbeen van Staden wat Sondag reënboog te sien, juis omdat oorlede is. gebyt wat vinnig ongemak en Chantelle so mal oor ‘n reënboog pyn veroorsaak het. Aanvanklik was, sê Braam. is sy in Limpopo Mediclinic opgeneem waarna Die gesin spreek hul opregte dank uit vir sy vir ‘n week huis toe is. Daarna is sy in elkeen se gebede, boodskappe, ondersteuning, Unitas Hospitaal vir bykans drie weke tot haar geskenke en hospitaalbesoeke. dood behandel. Haar toestand het weens haar Die waarnemende skoolhoof van Laerskool mediese geskiedenis in die drie weke vinnig Pietersburg-Oos, Lizette Olivier, sê haar spranagteruitgegaan. kelende persoonlikheid en pragtige glimlag sal Eers is haar linkerbeen op 13 Februarie altyd onthou word. “Haar plek by ons is leeg.” onder haar knie geamputeer. Almal het asem Chantelle se troosdiens vind môre (Vrydag) geskep en gehoop die ergste is verby en dat om 10:00 vanuit die NG Kerk Bendorpark sy binnekort huis toe sou kon gaan, maar die plaas. ondraaglike pyn het net vererger en komplikaELNA ESTERHUYSEN >>observer.elna@gmail.com

Limpopo budget good news for the people BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com

EC for Finance, Rudolph Phala tabled the Province’s 2014/2015 budget to the Provincial Legislature on Tuesday. The budget is focussed on community development and is therefore good news for the public at large. The Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) budget for the coming financial year represents an increase of 4,6% compared with the budget for 2013/2014. The total MTEF budget for 2014/2015 amounts to R51 460 billion. A large portion of the budget is allocated to infrastructure but the fact that almost 70% of the money goes to salaries, raises a concern. During a briefing to the business community on Wednesday, HOD for Finance Gavin Pratt commented that in instances where salaries form such a large portion of the budget very high productivity should be expected from staff. This is apparently not evident in Limpopo and steps should be taken to address this discrepancy. • The budget provides R335,6 million and R248,5 million for the Office of the Premier and the Provincial Legislature respectively. • The departments of Education and Agriculture received R24,965 billion and R1,602 billion in that order.

• The allocations to the departments of Health and Social Development, Roads and Transport and of Public Works are R14,371 billion, R3,524 billion and R928,6 billion respectively. • An amount of R357,8 million was allocated to the Provincial Treasury and R84,4 million to the Department of Safety, Security and Liaison. • The Departments of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism, Co-Operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs and Social Development received R1,112 billion, R2,158 billion and R1,468 billion respectively. • The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture received R302,4 million. The Department of Education received the biggest portion of the entire budget, a whopping 48,5%. • The Department of Roads and Transport received the largest chunk from the infrastructure budget. In his address to the Legislature, Phala stated that “…reducing unemployment and job creation are at the centre of work of this government. Most of the government programmes are focused on both speedy and efficient service delivery and job creation. The rolling-out of infrastructure, the building of houses, the construction of roads and the Expanded Public Works Programme will open thousands of job opportunities in this financial year.”

Chaos rules at preparations for school athletics meetings

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>> Public liability insurance a prerequisite HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com

ducators and learners from Education for Learners with Special Needs (Elson) schools in Limpopo had to improvise and come up with alternative arrangements after officials from the Department of Education failed to get the old Peter Mokaba Stadium ready for their annual athletics meeting last Thursday. However, all was not lost on the day as the educators and learners decided to move the event to General Piet Joubert School after receiving no response from officials at the department as to why the stadium was not ready to host the athletics meeting. According to educators from the affected schools, no preparations were made by the department for the event, no security personnel were on duty, no public liability insurance was arranged and there were no paramedics in case of injuries to athletes. The prestige athletics meeting was scheduled in the special schools calendar for 2014 months in advance and the Department of Education was well aware of the event, said one educator. The schools that participated in the meet were General Piet Joubert School, Mahlasedi Special School and the Susan Strijdom Special School from Modimolle. The event was scheduled to start at Peter Mokaba Stadium at 07:30 and when educators realised that no response was forthcoming from officials at the department as to why nothing was ready for the meeting, it was decided to move the event to General Piet Joubert School, much to the delight of the learners.

Over and above the obvious disappointment transport arrangements were made well in advance by the schools from outside Polokwane and one educator commented: “It would have been a huge disappointment for everybody involved to postpone the meeting and it was decided by the schools to move the meeting to General Piet Joubert School as the school faciliPHOTOS: HERBERT RACHUENE ties and equipment Disappointed learners and parents wait outside the old Peter Mokaba are well kept and Stadium while officials from Department of Education arrange for public sufficient.” liability insurance for the Provincial Primary School Athletics meeting The schools also last Friday. arranged for a prito pay for the public liability insurance which is vate ambulance service to be available at the a prerequisite to enter or to use the stadium. event, with the cost to be shared amongst the The meeting started later during day after the three schools involved. officials from the department sorted out the Due to the excellent team work of all public liability insurance. the learners, educators and management The public liability insurance problem at General Piet Joubert School the meeting proceeded smoothly, albeit a little bit later than seemed to be resolved on Saturday when the Provincial High Schools Athletics meeting was expected. held as scheduled at the old Peter Mokaba One would have thought that the Education Stadium. department’s officials would have learnt from Despite numerous attempts to get comtheir lessons the previous day, but chaos also ment from the Department of Education on reigned on Friday at the Provincial Primary the fiasco regarding the Elson Schools and Schools Athletics meeting. Provincial Primary Schools athletics meetings, At the Primary Schools meeting, parents no comment was forthcoming at the time of and athletes were locked outside the stadium going to print. because the department officials again failed

Waterprobleme frustreer inwoners RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com Nadat die afgelope week weer eens deur gebarste waterpype in residensiële gebiede gekenmerk is, is dit duidelik dat Polokwaneinwoners nie die plaaslike munisipaliteit se verskonings oor dié probleem koop nie en dat die munisipaliteit nie ernstig is om gebarste pype so gou moontlik te herstel nie. Twee lesers het onder meer aan Polokwane Observer gevra: “As die verouderde stelsel die oorsaak van al die gebarste pype is, hoekom bars pype gereeld in die omgewing van Mall of the North wat ‘n nuwe ontwikkeling is? Word dit veroorsaak deur swak vakmanskap van kontrakteurs en word hierdie kontrakteurs heraangestel om die reeds verouderde stelsel op te gradeer?” ‘n Leser het gesê sy het Sondagoggend ‘n pyp wat op die hoek van Plein- en Van Boeschotenstraat gebars het ongeveer 12:40 gerapporteer. Teen 14:30 is die lekkasie steeds nie herstel nie waarna sy teen 15:50 weer die munisipaliteit gekontak het en met inspekteur Mahlangu gepraat het om die situasie te verduidelik. Omstreeks 17:00 het sy weer geskakel waarna die operateur gesê het die munisipaliteit is op die toneel besig om die lekkasie te herstel, min wetend dat sy langs die gebarste pyp staan waar niemand opgedaag het nie. “Ek het weer met Mahlangu gepraat. Nadat ek hom met die pers gedreig het, het hy arrogant geantwoord dat ek dit maar moet doen,” sê die moedelose inwoner. Die water is teen 17:30 toegedraai en die gebied is sonder watertoevoer gelaat. Sy het Maandag teen 18:41 weer die munisipaliteit geskakel om te rapporteer dat hulle nie water het nie waarop hulle gesê het dat hulle die probleem probeer vasstel. “Ek het dan die oorsaak van die probleem gerapporteer,” sê sy. Munisipale woordvoerder, Matshidiso Mothapo het telefonies gesê die munisipaliteit is nie van onlangse barste in die omgewing van Mall of the North bewus nie. “Indien ‘n spesifieke ligging van die gebarste pype verskaf word, kan ons dit opvolg. Bemarkings- en kommunikasiebestuurder, Tidimalo Chuene het oor die gebarste pyp op die hoek van Plein- en Van Boeschotenstraat gesê die gesloer sal ondersoek word. “Die klagte oor die beampte wat ongeskik en arrogant met die kliënt was, sal ook ondersoek word.”

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NOTICE OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROCESS (BASIC ASSESSMENT) The proposed upgrading of the existing Eerstegoud 66kV substation and the construction of a 4km loopin-loop-out 132kV Kingbird line from the existing Witkop Lebowa 132kV line to the substation. DEA REF: 14/12/16/3/3/1/838 NEAS REF: DEAT/EIA/0001697/2013 Notice is given in terms of Regulation 56 (2) of the Regulations published in the Government Notice No. R543 of 18 June 2010, read with Section 24 (2) (a) of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act 107 of 1998) as amended of the intent to carry out an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process for the upgrading of an existing Eerstegoud substation and the construction of approximately 4km loop-in-loop-out 132kV powerline from the Eerstegoud substation to the existing Witkop Lebowa 132kV line. An Environmental Authorisation has been applied for with the Department of Environmental Affairs and the reference number is 14/12/16/3/3/1/838. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The proposed project entails the following: • Upgrade the existing Eerstegoud 66kV substation by building a new 132kV substation (100mX100m) adjacent the existing one. • Build a 2km loop-in-loop-out 132kV Kingbird line from the existing Witkop Lebowa 132kv line to the substation. • Erect a 46m communications tower in the new substation. PROJECT LOCATION The development is located approximately 20km south-west of Polokwane CBD, almost along or just east of the road R519 to Zebediela. The preferred power line route is located as follows:  Start point: 24° 03 32.21S 29° 23 17.13E  Mid-point: 24° 03 55.288S 29° 22 55.994E  End-point: 24° 04 17.21S 29° 22 34.42E NOTICE OF BASIC ASSESSMENT & PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS Naledzi Environmental Consultants, as an independent environmental consulltants, have been appointed to undertake the required Environmental Impact Assessment and public participation process for the proposed project. In terms of the above-mentioned legislation, Interested and Affected Parties (I&Aps) are requested to participate in this EIA process. To obtain further project information, stakeholders and I&Aps are requested to submit their names and contact details to the appointed independent consultants. A public meeting was held on Saturday, 16 March 2013 at Kuschke Agricultural School and a Draft Basic Assessment Report was available for public review from Monday, 04 March 2013 to Friday, 12 April 2013 and again from Thursday, 02 May 2013 to Friday 14 June 2013 at the places indicated below. The scope of work has changed slightly due to further planning by Eskom, and this has neccesitated the amendment of the Basic Assessment Report. This amended report is now being made available to the public for review from Thursday, 06 March 2014 to Wednesday, 07 May 2014 at the following places:  Naledzi Environmental Consultants Offices 141 Thabo Mbeki Street, Polokwane. Contact Mr. T. Matsenene on 015 296 3988  Polokwane Municipality (Information Centre)  Kuschke Agricultural School (along road R519 to Zebediela)  Eskom Holdings Limited, 92 Hans van Rensburg Street. Contact Prudence Khosa on 015 299 0592 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS

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memorial service for the four Police officers who died in the explosion on the N1 South last Thursday will be held at Bolivia Lodge today (Thursday) at 10:00. They were killed while trying to assist the driver of a truck that had earlier collided with another heavy vehicle whose load of approximately three tons of explosive cartridges ignited at that point. The deceased are Masethe Reuben Moloto, Monwabisi Lawrence Setlako, Mateane John Mahlokoane and Lesoka Joseph Mafane. Three other officers were also injured, two of whom were discharged on Friday while a third, whose leg had to be amputated, remains in hospital in a stable condition. A truck driver, Ian Nel was also killed. The scene of the accident was characterised by the presence of a high profile delegation that included Roads and Transport MEC Lehlogonolo Masoga who was the first to arrive. Premier Stan Mathabatha, Safety, Security and Liaison MEC Joyce Mashamba, National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega and Minister of Police Nathi Mthethwa also arrived at various times during the day. The injured were also visited by the delegation in hospital on the day. The driver of the truck carrying the explosives initially fled the scene supposedly realising the danger of the situation. The Police officers and driver of the other vehicle died instantly while an ambulance, three Police vehicles, three private vehicles and a fuel tanker were damaged. Damage to the road surface constituted a huge crater necessitating the entire highway being closed to traffic. Forensic experts and investigators arrived soon after the incident and were later joined by the relevant construction officials and workers. The road was partially opened again late on Friday and completely opened on

Saturday. The driver of the truck that allegedly caused the accident also died in the explosion. Condolences poured in as soon as news of the situation broke. The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) sent commiseration to the families while at the same time emphasising that motorists, passengers and pedestrians should be vigilant on the roads as the RTMF is intensifying its road safety plans for the coming Easter Season. Deputy Minister of Police Maggie Sotyu in a press release said: “As a mother and grandmother my heart goes out to all the families of those members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) who died tragically. On sombre moments like these we take a moment to reflect on the difficult task facing our men and women in blue. We realise that Police officers are unsung heroes who dedicate their lives towards securing a stable and peaceful South Africa,” she said. In a press statement Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (Popcru) Provincial Secretary, Hangwani Mashao said: “While our members live with the knowledge that their lives could come to an end at any moment during the execution of their duties, it remains hard to deal with the paralysing pain that these deaths have caused the organisation in the province and nationwide.” The Zambia-based owners of the truck carrying the explosives, Rainbow Truck Hire issued a press release expressing condolences and confirming their own internal investigation to the cause of the accidents as well as pledging their cooperation with Police in the initial investigation. Provincial Police Spokesperson, Ronel Otto said the investigation towards the cause of the accident is still in process. “At this stage we cannot point fingers to a guilty party. The forensic investigators will have to conclude their investigation after which the docket will be sent to the Public Protector for decision,” she said.

Munisipaliteit reageer na artikel oor toename in bars van waterpype RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com Polokwane Munisipaliteit se bemarkings- en kommunikasiebestuurder, Tidimalo Chuene, het die week uiteindelik gereageer na verlede week se artikel in Polokwane Observer oor bespiegelings oor die eintlike redes waarom pype gereeld bars. ‘n Betroubare bron en kenner op die gebied het die publikasie ingelig dat die munisipaliteit glo nie voldoende voorraad in hul stoor het om gebarste pype te herstel nie en dat werkers met beperkte toerusting herstelwerk moet doen. Daar is verder beweer dat die stelsel wel verouderd is, wat telkens deur die munisipaliteit as rede vir die gebarste pype aangevoer word, maar dat die grootste probleem by die afwesigheid van lugkleppe lê. Cheune sê daar is min lugkleppe in die sisteem, maar het nie gesê hoeveel kleppe daar wel is nie. Oor die beperkte toerusting sê sy: “Daar is ongelukkig ‘n tekort aan materiaal in sekere situasies as gevolg van die voortdurende herstelwerk wat gedoen word. In sulke gevalle word kontrakteurs aangestel om materiaal te verskaf.”

In die artikel het ‘n bron beweer dat munisipale werkers moontlik aan drukkleppe op die stelsel peuter wat veroorsaak dat pype bars en werkers gevolglik oortyd vir hul werk kan eis omdat dit na-ure herstel word. “Dit is nie korrek om aan te neem dat munisipale werkers so iets sal doen nie. Daar is slegs ‘n handjievol werkers wat toegang tot drukkleppe het en weet hoe om dit te verstel. Die persone wat kennis van die kleppe het, is nie deel van dieselfde span wat herstelwerk doen nie,” sê Chuene. Sy sê die kleppe word gereeld nagegaan en daar word geen veranderings aangebring nie. Sy het wel bevestig dat die munisipaliteit gereeld brandkrane oopdraai om van lug in die stelsel ontslae te raak. “Dit vorm ‘n belangrike deel van die herstelwerk omdat meer pype kan bars as lug nie uitgelaat word nie.” Chuene sê die munisipaliteit, Lepelle Northern Water en die departement van waterwese vergader elke Maandag wanneer waterlisensies om water uit die bronne te tap, noodprojekte en korttermynoplossings bespreek word. “Die ingryping van ander instansies en die regering om waterprobleme in Polokwane hok te slaan sal binnekort ‘n realiteit word.”

March 6, 2014

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Will Nell get bail? >> Lucille Nell stands by her man >> Nell threatens arresting officer KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com

fter spending a 15th night behind bars, former business tycoon Jacques Nell will once again appear before the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court today (Thursday) on charges relating to business irregularities and fraud in the hope of receiving his long awaited bail. On Monday State Prosecutor Jackie Mabasa applied to have the bail hearing re-opened as there was a surprise witness to be called to the stand. Col Solly Molele, the arresting officer in the case, testified to Nell threatening him on the day of his arrest. Molele testified that during the search of Nell’s home he was told by the suspect that “he must consider what he is doing very carefully as he might lose his job.” Molele who has 38 years experience within the South African Police testified further that he did not see this as a threat because many alleged fraudsters always try and threaten their way out of situations. He further added that Nell asked him who his boss was and that he should check with his boss before continuing with the arrest and search as it could lead to him losing his job. Nell further stated to Molele during his arrest that “if you arrest me it will mean the fall of the African National Congress”. Molele added that his wife, Lucille Nell at the time was begging him to stop talking to Molele. During cross-examination Defence Attorney Jannie Engelbrecht asked Molele

why he had not cuffed Nell on the day of the arrest, which actually means he was not then seen as a flight risk. Molele answered that it was solely due to the fact that he is also a father and wanted to spare the children and Nell’s wife the trauma of seeing their father and husband handcuffed and arrested. Nell’s wife was then called to the stand to attest to whether she in fact told her husband to stop talking to Molele and to testify to the statements made by the arresting officer. She denied the allegations and added that she was with her husband the whole day and would have heard if there were any threats made towards Molele. In conclusion Magistrate Janine Ungerer informed both parties that due to the huge abundance of evidence that came to light during the almost two week long bail hearing, she would need sufficient time to work through it and come to a fair decision as to if Nell would be eligible for bail. She postponed the case to today where she will, if all goes well, deliver the final verdict on the bail application.

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Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Commander in Chief Julius Malema addresses the crowd.

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Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) command team member Floyd Shivambu on stage at Sunday’s event. To the left is EFF Provincial Convenor Michael Mathebe.

Boy Mamabolo at court on Monday.

A friendly face in the crowd attending Sunday’s provincial rally.

Young boys joining the mass gathering in the name of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). The sound of the vuvuzela was prominent throughout.

Warrants for the arrest of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Commander-in-Chief Julius Malema and EFF Provincial Coordinator Jossey Buthane were stayed on Monday in a matter on the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court roll. According to information the order was made when Malema and Buthane were seemingly absent when a case against Boy Mamabolo, Chairperson of the ANC, ANC Milo Malatjie branch in Seshego, served on the roll. The matter of crimen injuria was instituted by Malema following an alleged exchange of words in January last year. Mamabolo stands accused of having threatened to injure, insult and impair the dignity of Malema. The case, it was learnt, was provisionally withdrawn but reinstated in October 2013. According to information Mamabolo was arrested following a warrant issued in his name last month when he failed to appear whereupon he was released again. On Monday the court ruled that warrants in the name of Malema and Buthane, a witness in the matter, should be stayed until the postponement date. Tumi Mokwena, Malema’s lawyer said the defence indicated that they would be applying for a postponement in the morning and that his client was informed that the matter would not proceed therefore he was not present at court. The warrants of arrest were stayed until the postponement date, he indicated. At the time of going to press Buthane confirmed that warrants were stayed after they were not at court due to the information that a request would be made for a postponement. By the time Mamabolo arrived at court on Monday, it was learnt that Malema had already been back in Gauteng following Sunday’s rally marking the provincial launch of the

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EFF elections manifesto at Seshego Stadium. It was later widely reported that he had meetings with investors in Gauteng. At court a handful of Mamabolo’s supporters handed out African National Congress (ANC) t-shirts bearing President Jacob Zuma’s smile. Technology seems to be the sword that dictates conversation between the two erstwhile friends. An SMS on the weekend apparently directed to Malema’s phone challenged Malema that he would not manage to fill up Seshego Stadium on Sunday. Questioned about the possible sending of a text Mamabolo laughingly denied still having Malema’s number on his phone, explaining that he removed his details from his directory. On Sunday Malema managed to draw a crowd of an estimated 12 000 supporters who braved the rain to hear their leader speak when he gave a 45-minute speech in Sepedi. Buthane, however, estimated attendance figures at 18 000. He expressed gratitude on behalf of the EFF to the people of Limpopo showing support during difficult weather conditions. EFF bigwig national command team members Mpho Ramakatsa, Dali Mpofu, Mbuyiseni Ndlozi and Floyd Shivambu as well as EFF Provincial Convenor Michael Mathebe were among those present when Malema addressed the mass gathering. Despite a constant drizzle young and old packed the grand stand and pitch of the stadium in Seshego, Malema’s home base. The colourful audience sported mostly solid red, broken at intervals by the appearance of camouflage outfits, umbrellas, flags, rally posters and the incessant sound of the vuvuzela. Also available at the occasion were copies of a book by Moss Mashamaite, an author who hails from Limpopo and who published the second volume of The Moving Finger Writes. His message is described as resonating with the red berets revolution that is currently making waves in the country.

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Extension officers of the Department of Agriculture were recognised and awarded for their efforts in growing agriculture and providing much needed services to farmers in the province last Thursday during the department’s 5th Extension and Advisory Services Awards held at Bolivia Lodge. Delivering the keynote address on the occasion, MEC Rosina Semenya said while the officials deserve the recognition the awards will also encourage their colleagues to strive for excellence. “The current extension officer faces challenges of making the occupation relevant to combating the twin menaces of chronic hunger and food insecurity. These people are our foot soldiers that have gone an extra mile in providing service to our farmers. We acknowledge them as well as encouraging their other colleagues to perform better,” Semenya said. She also added that it is important for extension and advisory services officials of her department to render quality service to farmers so that they could feed the nation and also supply some produce to the international community. Referring to 2014 being declared the Year of Agriculture and Food Security by the African

Khuliso Ravhuhali from Waterberg District Municipality won the Senior Advisor Award.

Union she reminded the officers that agriculture is the lifeblood of any economy and the engine of economic growth in a developmental state such as that of South Africa. The awards were made in five categories: Each of the category winners received a cheque for R15 000, a trophy and Samsung Mini iPad courtesy of the department. Khuliso Ravhuhali from Waterberg District Municipality was named the Best Senior Advisor while Frans Rabothata from Mopani District won the Best Subject Specialist of the Year award. The best supervisor Award went to Ruben Nkotsana, also from Waterberg. The Best Team Award went to Thulamela Municipality’s Abraham Ngwalungwalu and Sammy Mhinga. Bela-Bela Municipality was named the Best Municipality. Rabothata said the award will prompt him to work even harder in order to add more value in the agriculture sector. “I thank the Department for the acknowledgment. I love farming and to be awarded for showing one’s passion is amazing,” he said. Agriculture Manager at BelaBela Municipality, Joseph Moraka thanked the municipal staff for their hard work and commitment to the sector “It was a team effort; credit must go to everyone who gave everything to ensure that we come out tops in the category,” Moraka said.

>> Gone an extra mile in providing service to our farmers >> They could feed the nation

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Joseph Moraka (second from left, Agriculture Manager at Bela-Bela Municipality) is congratulated by Rosina Semenya (MEC for Agriculture), Miriam Ramadwa (MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture), Ramatsimele Maisela (Head of Department Agriculture) and Julia Makofana (Chairperson of Limpopo Women in Agriculture and Rural Development).

Ruben Nkotsana from Waterberg District was named Best Supervisor of the Year.

Joseph Moraka, Agriculture Manager at Bela-Bela Municipality proudly displays the trophy for Best Municipality.

Best Subject Specialist of the Year, Frans Rabothata from Mopani District

The Best Team Award went to Abraham Ngwalungwalu and Sammy Mhinga from Thulamela Municipality.

Departement doof vir OBSERVER 11 klagtes oor Vivo/Makhadopad Maart 6, 2014

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ie pad tussen Vivo en Makhado, die R522, het die afgelope ses maande in ‘n chaotiese toestand verval en die departement van vervoer slaan blykbaar geen ag daarop nie ten spyte van die gemeenskap se noodkreet. Die voorsitter van die Bo-Brakrivier Boerevereniging, Japie van der Goot, het Dinsdag in ‘n telefoniese gesprek gesê die pad is steeds nie herstel nie en daar is ook geen terugvoer van die departement ontvang nie. In ‘n persverklaring word verwys na die vereniging wat verskeie kere in 2013 die departement versoek het om die pad te herstel. “In Januarie het die boere aangrensend aan die Sandrivier gerapporteer dat sowat 300 mm reën in die gebied geval en verskeie slaggate sedertdien in die padoppervlak gevorm het wat dit op sommige plekke byna onbegaanbaar maak.” Verder word verwys na ‘n onlangse ongeluk by die Sandrivierbrug waar slaggate moontlik die oorsaak van die

botsing was. Ongeveer 54 km oos van Vivo het die pad weens swaar reën verbrokkel en slegs die helfte van die pad is bruikbaar vir motoriste met geen duidelike waarskuwingstekens nie. Volgens Van der Goot het die vereniging in Oktober die openbare beskermer om hulp genader en is meegedeel dat die probleem met die departement se administrasie-afdeling bespreek is en dat hulle (die departement van vervoer) dit sal hanteer. “Dit is met kommer dat die boeregemeenskap van Vivo wil weet hoe ver ‘n pad moet verval voordat rehabilitasie nodig is aangesien daar reeds sedert 2011 verskeie klagte deur die vereniging ingedien is oor die swak padtoestand, slaggate en sperstrepe wat nie aangebring word nie.” Teen druktyd kon die departementele woordvoerder, Jimmy Machaka nie vir kommentaar bereik word nie. Hy het ook nie op eposboodskappe reageer nie.

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Maart 6, 2014 Left: Before - Miss Limpopo Teen Tiane Ströh shares in the Shavathon excitement with Ria Du Plessis from Cansa and Marietjie Loggenberg, seconds before Loggenberg shaved her head for cancer. This is the fourth time that she shaved off all her hair following the death of her mother from cancer some years back. Right: After – Marietjie Loggenberg smiles proudly as her locks fall to the ground. Handling the clippers is Ria du Plessis from Cansa.

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having, spraying and donating hair was the order of the day during the first fully fledged Shavathon 2014 weekend that took place this week. This annual initiative is one of Cansa’s official fundraising events aimed at raising funds and creating awareness for those living with and surviving cancer. Being known as one of South Africa’s most loved events has raised the popularity of this project and this year, during the 11th Shavathon, proceeds are sure to treble from the previous years. Ria du Plessis from Cansa says the weekend’s events were all very successful but due to the huge interest from the community more dates have been lined up for the next month in the hopes of raising all available money for this year’s fundraising. Du Plessis and her dedicated team of Cansa employees and local volunteers covered vari-

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he big stink caused by an illegal dog food factory operating on a smallholding in the Palmietfontein area has been referred to the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court for 17 March. Operations continue at the factory despite a five-day notice to cease operations issued by the Polokwane Municipality nearly a month ago. This after persons living in close proximity to the factory complained about an offensive smell discharged from the boiler during the production process to manufacture the dog food. After bringing the matter to the attention of the Palmietfontein Community Policing Forum (CPF) the matter was referred to environmental officials from both the Capricorn District (CDM) and Polokwane Municipalities. Members of the CPF then visited the plant with environmental officials from both municipali-

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he Department of Agriculture last week launched the Fetsa Tlala Integrated Food Production Initiative in the province during an event held at Sekurwaneng village, Ga-Mphahlele on Saturday. Fetsa Tlala Integrated Food Production Initiative This national food security programme that was approved by Cabinet in October last year envisages that, by 2019, 1 million hectares of land will be under cultivation thereby creating 300 000 jobs additional jobs in the Agriculture sector. This according to Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister, Tina Joemat-Petterson who joined President Jacob Zuma at the national launch of the programme last year. Delivering the keynote address during the provincial launch of the initiative as well as the Primary Animal Health Care Programme, MEC for Agriculture Rosina Semenya said: “Limpopo is the first province to roll out the Fetsa Tlala Integrated Food Production Initiative in the country, following the national launch by President Jacob Zuma in Kuruman, Northern Cape last October. We are making history by delivering what was never done for all the citizens of this country,” Semenya said. She added that the project will help in addressing the foods shortage in Limpopo. “Since 2009, a total of 648 food insecure households were assisted with seeds, point of laying hens and poultry feed. Over the past 20 years R116, 4 million was disbursed to assist a total of 1 776 emerging famers’ projects with seedlings, fertilisers, animal production stock, animal feed and medication,” she said. “In the recent budget speech, the ministry gave financial support to the National Development Plan’s aim of creating 1 million jobs in this sector by 2030 by allocating the following: more than R7 billion to conditional grants in the provinces

Rosina Semenya (MEC for Agriculture, middle), Winnie Mashaba (gospel singer) and Lawrence Mapoulo (Capricorn District Executive Mayor, far right), joined members of the Sekuwarneng community in celebration during the launch of Fetsa Tlala and Primary Health Care Project launch. for the purpose of supporting about 435 000 subsistence farmers and 54 5000 small-holder farmers and to improve extension services. The comprehensive Agriculture Support grant, which receives R1, 6 billion per year, aims to increase farm output for the beneficiaries of land reform,” Semenya said. Primary Animal Health Care Semenya said the newly lauched Primary Animal Health Care Project will focus on rendering veterinary services in the rural areas. “There are no veterinary services for our people in our villages so we want them to access those services. This is a project commissioned by the national department. Twenty-three veterinary ambulatory vehicles to the value of R15 million will be established. There will also be four mobile clinics which will be based in various areas at the value of R12 million. Limpopo will receive five ambulatory vehicles out of the 23,” Mabotja said. “Once the project is off the mark, we believe it will better the lives of human beings, pets owners and livestock farmers. We are building a better society and just like human beings, animals also deserve better. We know that some pets like cats and dogs are not consumables but they also deserve

better lives. Farmers will no longer have to travel to the city in order to be able to treat their animals for seasonal diseases because the necessary services will be available in their areas,” Mabotja said

MEC for Agriculture, Rosina Semenya and Lucas Mampane, State Veterinary Services.

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Hester Lindner van Granor Passi, samel ywerig geld vir die projek in. Regs is Ria du Plessis, Jail ‘n Bail- en Shavathon-koördineerder. 15 March >> The Limpopo Fencing Competition will be hosted at Bolivia Lodge and residents are

invited to show their support towards the Polokwane Firebirds Fencing Team. The action will start at 8:00 until 15:00. A fencing demonstration by Uwe Schröder and fellow Springbok fencers will commence at 12:00. 16 March >> Catch some fresh mountain air during Mina’s Neighbourhood Market on Cheerio Road in the Haenertsburg area from 10:00 to 17:00 when good food, live music and great people will come together for an enjoyable feast. Contact 083 627 2551. 21 March >> The Enrichment Centre at Mitchell House will be holding a fundraising concert featuring Amore Vittone and Mia Louw at Bolivia Lodge. Contact Henco Beukes on 071 381 9682 for further information. 28 –30 Maart >> Die Mighty Men Konferensie (MMC) wat aan mans die geleentheid bied om hul verhouding met God te verdiep, vind op die plaas, Snymansdrift buite Polokwane plaas. Toegang is vanjaar gratis. Sprekers Riekert Botha en Piet Jacobs tree op en die musiekbediening vind onder leiding van Franna Benade plaas. Francois Brits: 082 460 2540 of Hercules Erasmus: 082 719 6953.

Calls for Mookgophong Muni to be placed under administration >> Officials paid late, overtime not paid out and deductions not paid over to designated beneficiaries >> Interrupted electricity and water supply inconvenience to residents in town, outlying settlements YOLANDE NEL >>observer.yolande@gmail.com The South African Municipal Workers Union (Samwu) in Limpopo demands that Mookgophong Municipality be placed under administration after a serious financial crisis unfolded last week when scores of officials were paid late, overtime was not paid out and salary deductions not paid over to designated beneficiaries. Mookgophong municipal affairs are continuously posing a headache to ratepayers who have been subjected to extreme service delivery problems with time, an indication of management increasingly failing to meet performance standards. Large scale interrupted electricity and water supply remains an inconvenience to residents in town and outlying settlements as well as visitors to resorts and lodges in the area, considered a massive contributor to the local economy. Overall appearance and cleanliness, animals posing a threat to heavy weekend traffic in the central business district (CBD) and maintenance of roads add to the prevailing misery, a source stressed. Using past occurrences as an example, the source added that municipal bills were not sent out in time and when possible to get through on the central landline number, officials informed residents that they were still preparing accounts to be mailed. Referring to the crisis that emerged last week, Samwu Provincial Secretary Simon Mathe said Samwu-affiliated employees of the municipality were paid two days after the usual payment date, which is the 25th day of each month. Senior managers of the institution, he said, were not paid on time either. He labelled it a serious financial crisis which left the municipality with a mere R16 000 in their bank account. According to him the majority of officials in the employ of Mookgophong Municipality were affiliated to Samwu, totalling 97% union representation on the staff component. He said according to reports the municipality would have offered the excuse for the prevailing problem that they have changed banking institutions when officials converged at the municipal premises for four hours to demand answers to their concerns. This, he said, was later branded as strike action by the municipality. Mathe added that no overtime had yet been paid, while deductions towards pension and medical aid contributions have not been paid over to beneficiary funds. In terms of Section 39 of the Constitution the situation would necessitate intervention, said Mathe who further highlighted a previous report on the state of Limpopo municipalities submitted to the then Provincial Task Team (PTT) of the African National Congress (ANC) by Samwu in Limpopo in the past. They believed Premier Stan Mathabatha in his capacity as provincial chairperson of the ruling party should be familiar with the content thereof, he stressed. Also the MEC of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (Coghsta), Ishmail Kgetjepe proved to be powerless for not already intervening in the affairs of problematic municipalities in the past, therefore they did not expect anything to be done about the situation, Mathe added. Polokwane Observer got a hint of rising frustrations experienced by local residents when trying to obtain comment from Mookgophong Mayor Sarah Monyamane or a municipal spokesperson. The mayor’s phone immediately went over to voice mail, with her failing to return the calls. At times when the municipal number indeed went over to voicer, the caller is merely informed to hold on for a switchboard operator option which never gets activated.

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he rich boldness of offerings from age old KWV’s extensive product range formed the perfect accompaniment to good company and delicious fare served against the backdrop of an old gentleman’s club in the heart of the city on Friday evening. Presenting gifts resultant from age-old methods of production for which KWV has been known for centuries, the presence of a Paarl-based delegation affirmed the Limpopo resurgence of a brand that has been in existence since 1918. The product range, to be solely distributed to Limpopo outlets by the Kirk Group, varied from cocktails and method cap classique to wine and brandy displayed against vintage scenes from yonder years adorning the walls of Pietersburg Club that served as preferred setting for a pairing of cuisine with wine. Sharing his passion for wine, KWV Viticulturist and Wine Buyer De Wet Hugo enlightened a select audience of mostly local traders on the superb marriage between the dishes and handpicked wine and port all the way from the fairest Cape. For the evening,

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he Department of Corporate Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (Coghsta) will engage in some sort of intervention at Mogalakwena Municipality in Mokopane after a recent council meeting turned into chaos with 32 councillors resolving that the mayor and all councillors implicated in the outcome of an independent forensic report should be suspended with immediate effect. Coghsta Spokesperson, Motupa Selomo said the department yesterday (Wednesday) sent a rapid assessment team to the municipality to evaluate the situation. “We expect response from the team next week with a resolution on action to be taken. We will then decide on the kind of intervention to be put in place,” he said. Selomo further explained that council decided to request a forensic audit by KPMG last year which implicated Mayor Tlhalefi Mashamaite and other councillors engaged in alleged irregularities. Democratic Alliance (DA) Caucus Leader at Mogalakwena Municipality, Beyers Smit said the outcomes of the report revealed allegations of procurement of goods and services through Mashamaite’s office for the mayoral outreach programme from discretionary funds amounting to R598 043; the mayor allegedly attempting to stop a special council meet-

ing; alleged irregular appointment of security companies by the mayor and the controversial appointment of an acting municipal manager. Subsequent to a council meeting last week a scheduled special council meeting proceeded to discuss the KPMG report. According to Smit the KPMG report is damning for Mashamaite, Chief Whip David Langa and Executive Committee member Tolly Mashamaite. ANC councillors tabled a motion to suspend these councillors with immediate effect. Smit seconded the motion. “ANC councillors questioned the validity of the meeting and left the chamber. Thirty two councillors remained; enough to form a quorum and the meeting proceeded,” Smit said. Municipal Divisional Head of Communication Malesela Selokela telephonically confirmed Coghsta’s presence yesterday (Wednesday) at the municipality where, according to him, one-one-one interviews were held between the department and several office bearers. In a press release he confirmed the disorder during the meeting stating: “The council resolved that councillors and officials implicated in the KPMG report be suspended. They are Mashamaite, Langa, Samuel Montane (Technical Services Chairperson), Malose Tlhaku (Special Projects Chairperson) and Victor Mashamaite (Corporate Services Chairperson). The council further resolved that they should be suspended with their salaries from February and all municipal property in their possession including the mayor’s vehicle be returned. Council also resolved that all the money misused should be recovered from them. Officials who are also implicated, Community Services Manager Merriam Molala and Manager in the mayor’s office Asnath Mabusela to face a disciplinary hearing.” Selokela said this follows after the mayor’s discretionary fund was largely depleted in a period of three months after Kekana was given forced leave last year. The KPMG report clearly indicated that Supply Chain Manage-

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MEC Happy Joyce Mashamba

Develop a Provincial Youth Crime Prevention Strategy to draw the parameters of the fight against Youth Crime. Develop a Provincial Youth Crime Prevention Plan to guide the fight against youth crime in the province. Have Youth as Champions and Ambassadors of a Safer Limpopo by sufficiently concientising them and involving them in preventing and fighting crime. Develop a Multi-Agency and Multi-Pronged Approach to Youth Crime Prevention to ensure the concentration of resources and efforts and therefore maximise impact. Enforce Provincial School Safety Plan by involving each school in the fight against crime and implementing the Provincial Youth Crime Prevention Strategy. Re-Enforce School - Police Station Partnerships to ensure that the police are at hand at all times to intervene in times of need. Provincial Liquor Act must consider the social impact of irresponsible liquor trading and abuse of alcohol. Enforce responsible liquor trading on all liquor operators. All traders must subscribe to the principle of responsible trading and be part of the fight against alcohol abuse. Strengthen community safety structures so that they provide an early warning signal on the resurgence of crime in general and youth crime in particular TOGETHER WE MOVE SOUTH AFRICA FORWARD

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impopo Tyres Tyremart se splinternuwe verkoopslokaal en werkswinkels is Saterdagoggend amptelik in gebruik geneem by hulle nuwe perseel in Veldspaatstraat naby die Suid-Afrikaanse Brouerye. Limpopo Tyres het sedert Januarie 2007 in Boomstraat, Polokwane besigheid gedoen en die nuwe perseel in Januarie 2014 betrek. Die besigheid is nou deel van ‘n landswye konsep wat sowat twee jaar gelede bekendgestel is en aan motoriste die geleentheid bied om ‘n wye keuse fabrikate onder een dak te beoordeel en so te verseker dat hulle die beste produk teen ’n mededingende prys kry. Geen koper word dus meer beperk deur die handelsmerk wat deur ‘n tradisionele bandehandelaar aangebied word nie. Die eienaars van Limpopo Tyres Tyremart, Brian Adendorff, Sylvia Kennedy en Johannes Manamela is baie opgewonde oor die moontlikhede wat die nuwe perseel bied en ervaar reeds ‘n oplewing in besigheid. Adendorff is al 55 jaar in die bedryf, waarvan bykans 27 jaar saam met sy vennoot, Johannes Manamela. Volgens Adendorff is die nuwe perseel en besigheidsmodel meer diensgeoriënteer en bied ‘n kompeterende en akkommoderende omgewing vir kliënte uit alle sektore van die diensomgewing.

Limpopo Tyres Tyremart se nuwe perseel.

Die vernaamste redes vir die skuif is beter Die wenner van die prystrekking, Ignatius blootstelling, groter ruimte vir dienslewering, Vuyeqaba, saam met Michelin Bidman. Hy 1 800 m² onderdak, ‘n veiliger omgewing vir het sy aankope vir Saterdag as prys gewen. die gewone motoris en meer parkering, 2 200 m². Die toerusting in die werkswinkels voldoen aan die nuutste tegnologiese ontwikkeling. Spesiale toerusting vir die nagaan en herstel van swaarvoertuie, is ook beskikbaar. Limpopo Tyres Tyremart se werkerskorps bestaan uit die drie vennote, ’n Foto’s: Barry Viljoen takbestuurder, twee Die eienaars van Limpopo Tyres Tyremart is van links na regs Brian administratiewe beamptes, vyf verkoops- Adendorff, Sylvia Kennedy en Johannes Manamela. personeel, twee tegvanaf die verspreiders per koerier afgelewer. nici en twintig algemene werkers. Die besigBalansering en aansit van bande is by pryse heid is weeksdae vanaf 07:30 tot 17:00 oop en ingesluit en gratis bandinspeksie en wielspoSaterdae vanaf 08:00 tot 12:00. Daar bestaan ring verseker ’n veilige rit. Stikstof vir bande ook ‘n 24-uur nooddiens vir rekeningkliënte. in plaas van lug, is ook beskikbaar vir motors Limpopo Tyres Tyremart se wagkamer is sowel as swaarvoertuie. gesellig en toegerus met TV, Wi-fi, lugreëlaars Limpopo Tyres Tyremart bemark ook Rayen gratis drinkgoed. Die besigheid beskik oor lite batterye vir alle voertuie en toets ook bat‘n wye voorraad bande en enige item wat terye gratis. Tydens Polokwane Observer se nie dadelik beskikbaar is nie, word oornag besoek aan die perseel, is gratis worsbroodjies en koeldranke aan al die gaste uitgedeel en die vriendelike verkoopspersoneel en bestuur was byderhand om raad te gee en te bemark terwyl kinders op die springkasteel kon baljaar. Die werkswinkel was bedrywig en dit was duidelik dat die nuwe perseel besondere aanklank by die publiek vind. ‘n Verdere bonus is ‘n geskenk vir alle kliënte wat Saterdag bande gekoop het, asook stikstof vir alle nuwe bande vir die dag. As ‘n ekstra diens word klientë se voortuie by hul wonings of besighede opgelaai en weer terugbesorg. Volgens Kennedy is Limpopo Tyres Tyremart gesteld op die tevredenheid van hulle kliënte en sy is daarvan oortuig dat kompeterende pryse en goeie naverkoopdiens die towerwoord vir die bestaansekerheid van hierdie besigheid is.

Makro gives top performing schools rebate cheques

Warren Blunt >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Schools in Limpopo are starting to see the benefits of the Makro Schools Rebate initiative that has been running from June to December 2013 and will continue in 2014. The programme between Makro and schools throughout South Africa benefits both parents and the schools when purchasing stationery and goods at all Makro outlets as their Makro cards are linked to the schools involved in the initiative. Speaking at last Thursday’s handing over of the cheques to the top five performing schools in Limpopo, Makro Polokwane General Manager Thabo Letwaba congratulated the schools and parents for their commitment towards the initiative. He said the total rebate pay

out to schools in Limpopo was R165 177 in 2013. Schools contributed a total of R2 462 290 and parents contributed R5 817 249 in sales volume at Makro during 2013. Letwaba said the approximately 24 schools involved in the programme in Polokwane can increase their rebate amount by getting more parents involved in the rebate programme, to get their tuck shops and hostels to purchase their goods at Makro and to drive more sales from the school to get the up to 25% rebate pay out. The top performing educational institutions in relation to rebate pay outs in Polokwane are Laerskool Pietersburg-Oos (Oosskool, R32 965), Mitchell House (R22 025), University of Limpopo (R16 945), Hoërskool Pietersburg (PHS, R12 328) and Pemps Grade R (R12 209).

The acting Principal of Laerskool Pietersburg-Oos, Lizette Olivier receives the school’s rebate cheque from Thabo Letwaba (General Manager Makro Polokwane) and Renier Jansen van Rensburg (Makro Polokwane Marketing Manager).

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ope geesdrif en energie het die 21ste kaskarresies van die Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé (Tommies) Vrydag gekenmerk. Die leerders het oudergewoonte in kleurvolle uitrustings en goed ontwerpte kaskarre alles ingesit omdat dié jaarlikse Kaskar Grand Prix die skool se grootste insamelingsgeleentheid is. Omdat dit ‘n tegniese skool is, kan die leerders maklik ‘n kaskar in die uitstekendtoegeruste werkswinkels by die skool bou en hul kennis prakties toepas.

Die atmosfeer was van meet af aan elektries en aanskoulik. Die graad 8-leerders, wat vir die eerste keer deelgeneem het, beskryf die geleentheid as ‘n besondere ervaring en sien reeds uit om volgende jaar weer deel te wees. Piet Holtzhausen, Tommie-adjunk hoof sê hoewel die finale geouditeerde bedrag nog nie gefinaliseer is nie, was daar teen Maandag meer as R300 000 in die skool se geldkoffer. In ‘n emosionele afsluiting het die matrikulante met Anton Bosman in ‘n kaskar, ‘n graad 12B-leerder wat met kanker gediagnoseer is, ‘n ererondte om die baan gestap waarna die res van die emosionele Tommies, ouers en onderwysers gevolg het. Me Vanessa Kachelhoffer, Tommieleerkrag sê die projek is tweeledig omdat leerders in klasverband moet saamwerk sodat die grondslag vir makkerhulp, bemoeienis

Van die graad 9A-leerders met hul kaskar voor die pret begin.

Graad 12A-leerders, Ruan Visagie en André Raath kom met ‘n spoed om die draai terwyl Scherine Brits agter die stuur is.

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Ondersteuningsraad neem afskeid van Sandra Nel na 25 jaar diens ELNA ESTERHUYSEN >>observer.elna@gmail.com

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Die drie Hervormde Kerk-leraars, Flip Snyder, Frans Oosthuizen en Gawie Wolmarans met Sandra Nel, naasregs.

‘ n Oorkonde vir verdienstelikheid is verlede Donderdagaand tydens ‘n intieme formele afskeidsfunksie by die Pietersburg Klub aan Sandra Nel oorhandig vir haar 25 jaar diens as maatskaplike werker by die onder steuningsraad van die Hervormde Kerke van Polokwane. “Sy het met professionaliteit, toe wyding, pligsgetrouheid en ‘n menslike wyse haar vir die welwees van almal wat haar pad gekruis het, beywer.

Dit is veral haar besorgdheid oor die lot van kinders, wat nie vir hulleself kan opstaan nie, en haar deeglike hantering van hofprosesse, wat haar as gemeenskapswerker onderskei het. Hiervoor sê ons: Baie dankie,” lui die oorkonde. Sandra het die erkenning met groot dankbaarheid ontvang en vertel van moeilike tye waar gewigtige beslis sings gedurende haar dienstydperk geneem moes word veral rondom die verwydering van kinders uit ouer- of pleegsorg. “Maar in al die beslissings was daar

altyd ‘n Hoër Hand, ‘n uitkoms deur die genade van die Here,” het sy gesê. Haar werk was vir haar ‘n vreugde danksy die ondersteuning van predi kante en haar man, Corrie, ‘n bekende in Polokwane se regskringe. “Sy rustige benadering, beredene ring van aangeleenthede en kundige regsadvies het my hand versterk,” het sy gesê. Sy het ook haar twee kinders, Tiaan en Tamarin, bedank: “Julle was maklike tieners en het ruimte aan my gegee om my beroep uit te leef,” het sy gesê.

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Theunis Fichardt Hospitium – a beacon of hope Santa Oosthuizen Cansa Limpopo offers a service unique to the province in the form of the Theunis Fichardt Hospitium. The facility officially opened its doors in 1992 and has been serving the wider community of Limpopo and even neighbouring states such as Mo zambique and Zimbabwe since then. The hospitium has a full-time manage ment team and intends replacing its current system of part-time nursing staff to employing full-time staff to ensure continuous quality service. Cancer patients are cared for 24 hours per day by trained personnel with access to all that is necessary to do so. Counselling is available to patients and their relatives and any enquiries about the nature of the illness or treatment is handled in a sensitive yet informative manner. Relatives are also trained to care for patients at home. The hospitium can accommodate eight patients at a time while a further eight recuperating patients can be accommodated in the care home. Pa tients receive three meals per day and are assisted when they have to consult a doctor or undergo treatment. Costs to the patients are kept at a minimum in order to assist those who do not have medical funds or whose funds do not adequately provide for the treatment. Fundraising is essential Cansa Limpopo is under immense pressure to generate income in order to fulfil its task. For this reason a number of fundraising initiatives are hosted during the year, including the hospitium’s annual bazaar. The society depends on the goodwill of the gen eral public and the commitment of a contingent of donors and volunteers to be able to maintain its services. Brief history In August 1988 Jack Botes, the then Town Clerk of Pietersburg, appealed to business owners and farmers to donate R1 000 each to get a hos pitium off the ground. At that stage the municipality had already allocated land to the Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa) on which to build a hospitium. Within hours after Botes’ appeal a handsome sum of R50 000

had been donated with another R50 000 pledged by local businesspersons. With the contribution of several sponsors, including the municipalities of Polokwane and Makhado and the Toktokkie campaign working non-stop the necessary funds were acquired though painstakingly slow. Eventually, on Saturday 27 July 1991, the buildings were officially handed over to Cansa. The then Mayor of Pietersburg, Nic van Reede van Oudtshoorn during the opening put emphasis on the empathy of the community and stated that it consists of unique citizens who deeply care for their neighbours. Several individu als and business sponsored rooms in the hospitium. On 10 January 1992 the hospitium was officially opened and the first patient admitted. On 1 May 1992 the first black patient was admitted as the facility was meant for the community and not only a specific group thereof. Gardens were estab lished thanks to a donation of roses for a rose garden and a vegetable garden soon followed. The gardens are cared for by the community. January 1993 saw the centre expe riencing financial distress and urgent requests went out to the public to volunteer to keep the existing facilities going. As always the support from the public and local businesses was overwhelming. A bequest by the will of Dale Hancox allowed for the establishment

of the Sarah May Hancox-Hall in Sep tember 1999. The way forward After more than 22 years of biting the bullet and using every bit of strength and ingenuity to keep the facility running the new year holds its own in terms of financial challenges. The Cansa Hospitium is not a general hospital; instead it delivers specialised services to cancer patients and also patients that need care after an operation. Cansa also undertakes research and delivers cancer-related services to the public e.g. informa tion regarding factors that may cause cancer. Cansa Limpopo Region is also expanding their services to the rural areas as there is a huge lack of knowl edge about cancer and related issues in these areas. Fundraising projects like the Shava thon, Jail n Bail, Relay for Life, Cansa Tea and many others will continue to be the heartbeat of this unique facil ity, and ensure that we can keep the doors open. One of the services is the Care Centre from where Cansa delivers much needed services at a very low cost to the community. People with or without a medical aid are welcome to visit the Care Centre to take up the offer on the services. The Care centre also has stoma products available. For an appointment call 015 297 1268.

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The Theunis Fichardt Hospitium-staff members are Vhutshi Makwarela, Yvonne Terblance, Adri Ras, Cansa Regional Manager and Karin Human. At the back are Lenise Todd, Corné Marais, Emmy Mashapi, Mary Magoro and Bobby Were.

Stanford Lake College learners took part in a hair-raising river expedition. Photos: Supplied

Stanford Lake College does outdoors expertly KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com The benefit of having your school in the middle of what resembles an enchanted forest is never bet ter illustrated than when Stanford Lake College students excel at outdoor events. Not only did a group of 50 Grade 8 learners summit the Iron Crown Escapade recently but the school went even further in the outdoor sports arena when the outdoor centre staff took learners on a river expedition to do some rescue training in George’s Valley. The Iron Crown Escapade took place from 17 to 19 February and saw staff members and learners being pushed beyond their com fort zones on this trek through the Wolkberg mountain range. Despite

the hot weather and sore muscles, everyone in attendance managed to summit the highest mountain peak in Limpopo. The river expedition was held to ensure the Grade 9 learners had a well-rounded end-off to the river guide course they undertook earlier this year. The focus of the river expedition was on wrapped boats throw bagging drills, wading techniques and z-pulley systems. Further on during the day the Grade 9’s were taught to focus on boat handling, capsize drills, cock tail positions and getting comfort able in fast flowing water. Rona Mcgaffin, spokesperson for Stanford Lake College, says all involved enjoyed the training and the outings, helping keep learners well-rounded and ready for what ever life may throw their way.

Fifty Grade 8 learners at the peak of the highest mountain in Limpopo during their recent Iron Crown Escapade.

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Nirvana a place of peace and happiness BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com

irvana is a place of perfect peace and happiness. In Hinduism and Buddhism, Nirvana is the highest state that someone can attain; a state of enlightenment, meaning a person’s individual desires and suffering go away. It’s often used casually to mean any place of happiness. Whether this was the idea in 1973 when Nirvana was established by the Pietersburg City Council on a portion of the Ivydale Agricultural Holdings, is an open question but judging from the prosperity and well-being of the residents and business people of Nirvana, it may well be. This new extension consisted of 346 residential stands, 20 business stands, two parks, two school stands and a stand for a mosque. Nirvana was originally established to provide accommodation to members of the Indian community and the City Council established an Indian Consulting Committee in 1973 to meet with the Council on a regular basis and to serve as a link between the Council and the residents and business people. Due to the increased demand for more stands, the municipality facilitated further additions to the original town and Nirvana is now a “town” on its own which caters for the residents of Polokwane at large. Apart from the two mosques and the Hindu temple, Nirvana also boasts the presence of churches for other congregations, a number of schools and pre-schools and numerous formal as well as informal businesses. A community centre, sports grounds, clinic and library were also built by

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Nirvana, Superbia the city’s heartbeat >> Fabric in nearly every colour, size, shape, length and texture RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com Turning off from Nelson Mandela into Crescent drive and entering the suburb of Nirvana one firstly becomes aware of the smell of dried herbs and spices that infuses the air. That, combined with the aroma of freshly baked bread and rolls from the local bakery is invitation enough to get to know the area better. The feeling one gets of a close-knit community is not artificial because Nirvana has indeed been home to its residents and the focal point of their cultural and communal activities for decades. Spicy food has for a long time been popular among people of different culinary backgrounds but locally few shops provide the delicious spices, accessories and everything else you will need to prepare your own mouth watering Indian dish. Nirvana Supermarket is therefore a haven for experienced cooks and their more inexperienced counterparts who wish to dabble in Indian cuisine. Another favourite among homemakers, interior designers and dressmakers are the fabric outlets where one can get fabric, haberdashery items, knitting wool and lots more that will delight everyone. The shopping experience is just as luxurious as the many double-storey mansions reflecting a diverse yet distinctly eastern influence of which the minarets and domes of the mosques are the most prominent examples. Landmarks of religions are scattered throughout the neighbourhood and prayers and gatherings at the mosques, churches and temple are evident of the diverse community residing here. Nirvana is also known for several informal trading areas. At the supermarket an old man and his wife survive the struggles of live by the loyal support of locals who buy their daily fresh vegetables and fruit from him. Not far from him a variety of hawkers has the most delicious seasonal fruit exhibited on the pavement. As for now the shiny yellow and red of juicy mangoes is hard to avoid when travelling

through the neighbourhood. Businesses and residents are protected by a well-organised Community Policing Forum (CPF) which goes out of their way to protect the community and visitors to the area. Thugs will have to think twice before engaging in any criminal activities in this neighbourhood. Nirvana’s successful trading is complimented by the adjacent Superbia, an area hosting businesses that offers products and services to wholesalers, small businesses as well as the public. With ongoing construction and new structures having added to the ever expanding element of prosperity the new Lawton Bridge infrastructure, linking Nirvana and Superbia with Westenburg, resorts under the latest additions. The Lawton Bridge offers access to these neighbourhoods from main streets such as the N1 and Nelson Mandela Drive. Industries and businesses compete for attention while maintaining a firm stance among derelict warehouses and vacant lots. Whether it is hardware, tiles, bathroom accessories, kitchen cabinets, paint, ice cream, vehicles services, fresh produce or vehicle sales, you will find it in Nirvana or Superbia at low prices. One of the biggest infrastructures which lures people to this area is Motor City. Hosting a variety of vehicles from the luxurious German brands to the more economical and less expensive ones can all be found next to the N1 and Iran Street. Motor City is sure to offer every potential client the vehicle that suits him or her best. When it comes to relaxation or sport, Superbia also hosts the biggest local indoor sports arena. With indoor netball and cricket facilities this business already delivered champions among indoor sport enthusiasts and also creates a relaxed atmosphere for spectators to view several games taking place on a weekly basis. Once you entered these two neighbourhoods, you will quickly change your mind and shopping habits when you experience the real world of professional, efficient and friendly service from businesses in the area to the guy on the street wishing to sell you corn on a cob.

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Nirvana Fashion Crimp House has for many years been a favourite destination among those looking for the perfect curtains or dressmaking fabrics.

Nirvanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CPF is an active and reliable partner in fighting and preventing crime.

Nirvana Supermarket stocks the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best variety of Indian spices.

When it comes to tiles, taps or tubs Top T is the place to visit.

For reliable imported alternative parts at affordable prices visit Goldwagen.

CELLULAR SERVICES

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Volkswagen Polokwane offers the full range of the famous brand as well as excellent service.

Modern Autohaus recently launched the new BMW X5. This dealership is known for its excellent sales and service.

Buco Hardware are specialist suppliers and retailers of building materials.

Mercurius Motors offers a desirable bouquet of luxury vehicles - Mercedes-Benz, Jeep, Dodge and Chrysler.

Mercurius Motors Polokwane Tel: 015 299 9500 cnr N1 and Nelson Mandela Road, Polokwane Email: jcoetzee@cargomotors.co.za

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34 OBSERVER Vodacom & Dept of Education polokwane

equip Lim learners with stationery

Learners of Glenshiel Primary School in Haenertsburg show appreciation for the new pencil cases they received.

The Vodacom Foundation, in partnership with the Department of Basic Education, has kickstarted the new year by launching a national stationery drive worth more than R6 million, where Vodacom will provide stationery to 180 000 learners from quintile one and two primary and high schools. Through this initiative, a total of 60 000 primary school learners and 120 000 high school learners across the country will each receive a stationery pack. Limpopo had 26 schools with over 3000 learners receiving stationery packs. Each pack comprises a pencil case, pencils, a sharpener, an eraser, ball point

pens and a ruler. A scientific calculator will also be included in the pack for high school learners. Vodacom’s Chief Officer: Corporate Affairs, and Chairman of the Vodacom Foundation, Maya Makanjee says: “The key objective of the stationery drive is to support the Department of Basic Education in its mandate by providing support to disadvantaged schools in South Africa. Our goal is to ensure that learners throughout the country have access to some basic tools to start off the new school year.” Vodacom employees in the province, lead by the Regional Managing Executive Junaid

Munshi, volunteered their time to distribute the stationery packs to the 26 schools. Munshi says Vodacom is privileged to be able to extend a helping hand in one of the most deserving provinces in the country, Limpopo. “Although we have been a stalwart supporter to causes across various social development causes, each opportunity brings with it a renewed sense of satisfaction and this time the feeling was no different. I am sure that our most deserving learners will have a few less hurdles to overcome as they set out on the new school year,” he said.

Left: Junaid Munshi (Vodacom Limpopo Managing Executive) among learners at Sinthumule Secondary School. Right: EHOD Sales and Marketing Limpopo Region Imran Khan(middle) joined by (from left) Dikeledi Magadzi (MEC for Education), Kgosigadi Dikgale, Zakhele Jiyane (EHOD Operations Limpopo Region) and Ishmael Hlomane (Regional Manager Marketing) hand out stationery packs to Leaners at Sekitla High School.

Marina van Eeden recognised by disability council RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com Marina van Eeden, flamboyant yet elegant local resident and key role player in the daily lives of disabled people has once more been recognised for her significant impact in the field. During the launch of the celebrations of the 20th anniversary of Casual Day at Meropa Casino & Entertainment World on Thursday, Van Eeden received a certificate of recognition from the National Council for Persons with Physical Disabilities in South Africa for her role in promoting the vision and mission of the council for more than five years. “Every single certificate I have received before is highly appreciated, but this one is very special to me. It is an honour to be acknowledged by the national council,” Van Eeden said. She added that she has ample appreciation, emotion and gratefulness but is still short of words to express her real thankfulness. “For 54 years as volunteer and 33 years as honorary president of the Association for Physical Disability (APD) Limpopo I met wonderful and unique people. The love I found and experienced during this time is indescribable and will stay with me for the rest of my life. There was abundant love, care and grace,” she said.

Photo: RC Myburgh

Marina van Eeden with the certificate of recognition she received from the National Council for Persons with Physical Disabilities in South Africa.

March 6, 2014

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PROPERTIES

Property profile>>

March 6, 2014 >> Page 36

Ernest Motlau

Business: >> Theo Goosen Properties Which aspect of your work do you find the most interesting? >>Advising clients on what they can afford and helping them face challenges like acquiring home loans. Buy or rent? >>Definitely buying as it provides security to families in more ways than one. How will the increase in the interest rate affect house prices? >>Consumers will find it more difficult to pay their bonds.

Seeff hails budget as positive for housing market >> No relief on property transaction costs and capital gains tax

eeff has hailed Minister Pravin Gordhan’s 2014 good news budget as positive for the housing market. Given the current economic pressure it was a good budget; one that encourages economic and job growth, both vital factors for the property market. In a recent press release Seeff Chairperson, Samuel Seeff was quoted saying: “The focus on infrastructure development should also

sector seen as an important growth sector for the economy. While the rise in the fuel levy will no doubt impact on households, the tax relief for lower and middle income earners is good news. “This will put more money in the pockets of consumers and we would encourage especially bond holders to invest any savings into their bonds. Those still saving for a home should

be seen as good news, not only for the vital upliftment and job creation, but for the focus on facilitating economic growth. In this vein the youth wage subsidy too should be seen as positive to encourage skills development, hopefully with an entrepreneurial spin-off.” Seeff also welcomed the tax relief measures for micro-enterprises as welcome news for small business and entrepreneurial growth; a

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take advantage of any potential savings to put towards their deposit or transaction costs,” Seeff said. “On the down-side, we are disappointed that there is no relief on property transaction costs and capital gains tax; both vital aspects in the market. Transfer duty especially forms part of the costs associated with a property transaction and considering that all of these costs can equate up to 20% of the purchase price, this does remain an impeding factor, especially for the lower to middle end of the market,” he added. While no real fireworks yet, the property market is in the healthiest position since the economic downturn, pre-2007/8. It seems to be defying the economic trend; while growth has slipped over the last year, property has taken off, although still primarily in the metropolitan areas. “There is no doubt that this is going to be a challenging year and, as the minister alluded to in his speech, consumers will need to put off on unnecessary expenditure for now. On the whole though, we anticipate that it will remain business as usual with deals being done on a daily basis,” Seeff concluded.

PACKAGES CAN BE STRUCTURED TO MEET YOUR NEEDS

• MANY OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM.

Everything we touch turns to SOLD!

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Call us to list your property and we will sell it for you. Your property will be advertised on 72 different websites on the internet. Dirk van Niekerk (Principal) 082 872 5660 Danie Magere 082 955 1255 Evah Maphepa 072 600 6093 Frank Kreuzer 082 9766 325 Jeoffrey Legodi 082 455 4024 Johan Jordaan 079 368 9134 Johan Nel 083 650 1754 Marlien Jordaan 076 056 8485 Pierre Brandon 084 238 1668 Reynier Stoebel 082 456 4445 Tracy Litchfield 082 893 5666 Yolinda Botha 082 337 6309 We sell any type of property - residential, stands, commercial, industrial, farms and plots.

WELGELEGEN: R6 300 p/m TE HUUR: 3 Slaapkamer meenthuis. Geen troeteldiere, geen rokers. BENDOR: R799 00: Small townhouse complex - 2 Bedr, 1 bathr, 1 garage, open-plan living area. NEW FLORA PARK: R850 000: A pretty 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house with 2 garages. Fenced. OLD FAUNA PARK: R1 070 000: 3 Bedr, 2 bathr home, 1 garage. Nice size yard. MôREGLOED: R675 000: 2 Bedr, 1 bathr townhouse, 1 garage. Good size yard.

March 6, 2014

Bringing Mozambique to your doorstep KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com The Portuguese tastes and textures usually only experienced in fine dining restaurants around Mozambique is now available on your doorstep. This is thanks to the rising popularity surrounding the newly established Adegas Restaurant in Polokwane. Sparking a buzz on social networks recently, Adegas has thanks to their fine cuisine and foreign tastes, become a firm favourite amongst Polokwane diners, with many patrons coming from as far as Tzaneen and Mokopane to experience the tastes of foods never experienced before on local soil. Food and Beverage Manager Dolf Sutton explains that the reason for this is solely due to the food not being your average run of the mill plate of food. “Our dishes are breaking culinary boundaries, bringing something to Polokwane diners that they have never experienced before. The tastes and textures are uniquely Adega and cannot be found anywhere else in Limpopo, giving us the much needed edge in the restaurant industry.” Another added bonus Sutton happily boasts about is his kitchen crew, who all have years of experience under their belts, specialising wholly in the perfection and precision known only in fine Portuguese dining. Some of the dishes heading the popularity queue at the moment include their meats, seafood, lunch time specials and the widest selection of sushi dishes to be found in Polokwane. At Adegas a usually boring burger has been turned into a delectably delicious Prego roll, retailing at the bargain price of only R39. This lunch time special puts a twist on the normal burger and chips by offering diners a choice of either a beef or chicken fillet marinated to perfection in their range of secret sauces sourced directly from the shores of Mozambique served with a portion of perfectly selected and freshly fried chips. Sutton explains that this is one of their bargain dishes that are perfectly suited for a sit-down lunch and even better for those business people who need to grab a quick bite on the run. Another firm favourite is definitely the wide variety of seafood on offer. Not only are the freshest marine delights transported in freshly from the seashores, but they are also expertly prepared, ensuring every different taste and preference is perfectly catered for. Lobsters, prawns, king prawns, tiger giant prawns, calamari, mussels, oysters and various different fish varieties make choosing the perfect meal a bit more difficult. To book for the meal of your life, contact Sutton on 015 293 0805 or 015 296 4518.

Sandra Prinsloo se vertoning lok honderde

Polokwane Observer

PROPERTY OF THE WEEK

IndustrIal property for sale r12 600 000 seeff Web: 317 558 tHIs Is a Very Valuable property of ±8 000 m² Property situated in Futura, Polokwane, close to the Dendron road and suitable for any industrial enterprise or for clients that need storage space. The warehouse is ± 1 600 m², office building of 200 m², storerooms of 200 m² - 400 m², ablution block, incomplete warehouse of ± 700 m² and 2 bedroom flatlet. The property is fully fenced, with very good security system. Security camera system installed (CCTV). 4 x carports. The back portion also suitable for further development. Property in a very good condition and will be a good investment. (o) 015 297 1140 MarIette pretorIus 082 200 5227

“Having achieved more than 50 Years of property

makes us the obvious choice” BENDOR

R1 860 000

Foto: Keshia Jansens van Rensburg

Sandra Prinsloo in die eenvrouvertoning, Oskar en die Pienk Tannie.

CENTRAL POLOKWANE R1 320 000

EDUANPARK

R1 476 000

SOLE MANDATE

THIS HOUSE IS WHAT IT IS!

SPACIOUS TOWNHOUSE IN CBD!!

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(O) 015 297 1140 SINDILE MLAUZI 076 062 9454

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Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 Seeff Web: 317 370

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PENINA PARK

R2 400 000

KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com Die tragikomiese eenvrouvertoning, Oskar en die Pienk Tannie wat deur veteraan-aktrise, Sandra Prinsloo uitgebeeld word, is ‘n kragtoer. Meer as twee honderd mense het die vertoning in die stad bygewoon wat ‘n welkome finansiële hupstoot vir Hoop vir Kinders se huise is. Maryna Kruger, hoof van Hoop vir Kinders sê dit was ‘n uiters suksesvolle aand en dat die geld vir beide vertonings en die veiling wat na die tyd plaasgevind het baie sal help om die kinders se lewens te verbeter. “Die geld sal gebruik word vir dag-tot-dag-kostes wat water en ligte, vervoer skool toe en terug, skoolklere en kruideniersware sal insluit. Die toneelstuk het die lewe van kankerpasiënt, Oskar uitgebeeld en die verbeeldingryke avonture wat hy en Ouma Rosa saam tydens sy laaste dae gehad het.

• Running concern

SECURE, SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME - CLOSE TO ALL AMENITIES!

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2½ Garages 3 Seeff Web: 316 798

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

BROADLANDS

R7 650 000

FITNESS CENTRE (GYM) • Running concern • Reputable brand

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• Well priced - R660 000

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KORAAL

R550 000

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R380 000

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KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com A whopping amount of R23,5 million was raised during the 2013 Casual Day when thousands of supporters of this initiative opened their hearts to people with disabilities. Johnny Graham from the Association for Persons with Disabilities (APD) in Limpopo says the initiative has been running successfully for almost two decades and with its 20th Casual Day celebration taking place this year, the theme of Bring out the Bling, will go a long way in ensuring the future success of the project. The organisations in Limpopo that raised the most donations during the 2013 Casual Day project include Tshilidzini Special School, Fulufhelo Special School, Helen Franz School and Ratanang Special School. Tshilidzini was not only the top performing NGO in the province but was also named the top performing NGO in the country, raising over R1 million for people’s with disabilities. During the kick-off event held at Meropa Casino and Entertainment World, well-known volunteer in the disability sector, Marina van Eeden, received a special award

2013 Casual Day breaks monetary barriers

Foto: Warren Blunt

Liana Fourie (links agter) van Lynx Armdruk Polokwane en Christine Langenhoven (regs agter), hoof van die Arende-klas van Akademie Reformia en die leerders by die skool met hul tjek van R10 000 wat tydens die armdrukkompetisie by Savannah Mall ingesamel is.

Akademie Reformia se Arende-klas vir kinders met spesiale behoeftes is R10 000 ryker nadat Lynx Armdruk Polokwane verlede Saterdag by Savannah Mall ‘n armdrukkompetisie gehou het. Christine Langenhoven, hoof van die Arende-klas sê die geld sal aangewend word om meer toerusting en leerhulpmiddels vir die leerders aan te skaf. Langenhoven het Savannah Mall en Lynx Armdruk Polokwane namens die klas vir hul ruimhartigheid bedank.

Pieties skenk 120 eenhede bloed

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Johnny Graham from APD Limpopo with guest speaker Daphne Twala.

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Philip Swart sit geduldig met die naald in sy arm terwyl Elsamarie Uys, wat die meeste nuwe skenkers gewerf het, hom ondersteun. Die bloeddiens se Thomas Mamabolo ondersteun hulle. Regs: Pieter Heinlein en Werner Janse van Vuuren sit dapper terwyl organiseerder, Lorika Uys toekyk.

Leerkrag, Ruann Willemse en Inge Ungerer.

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32 Bedroom Lodge in Zone 1 for sale. Contact: fnessack@gmail.com or mwjimbo@gmail.com

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TEL: 015 295 4537, Fax: 015 291 TEL: 015 295-4537 FAKS: 0151166 291 1166 7A HANS VAN RENSBURG STREET / STRAAT 7A 7A HANS VAN RENSBURG STREET / STRAAT 7A

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R7 500 - 7x 2 bedrooms, with open-plan lounge/ dining and kitchen, 2 bathrooms. Garage available at R300 extra per month. Prepaid water and electricity.

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for her 54 years of work for people with disabilities. For more information on how to participate in the Casual Day 2014 event go to www.casualday. co.za.

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SECURITY COMPLEX - FULL TITLE WOONSTELLE/FLATS - R910 000 TEL: 015room, 295 4537/073 281 27405 Lounge/dining 4 bedrooms, bathrooms, HOSPITAL PARK kitchen, tandem garage, Wendy house. From R2 750 - BigBARGAIN 1 bedroom-flats SILVERKRUIN R1 available 180 000 PRIME AREA immediately. Walking distance from Entrance, lounge, 3 bedrooms, bathrooms, Provincial Hospital. Phone2now! large kitchen, dining room, scullery/laundry, PENINA PARK 3 garages. Flat: 2 Rooms, kitchen, bathroom. R2 830 - 1 Bedroom, bathroom, lounge, kitchen, TOWNHOUSE - EXCELLENT - R800 000 - BENDOR small garden. No pets allowed. 3 Bedrooms, 2TOWN/DORP bathrooms, open-plan lounge, dining room, kitchen, plus Wendy house R2 610 - Bachelor flatcarport with kitchen and bathin security area. room. Immediately available. TOWNHOUSE - BENDOR - R670 000 R3 3802 -Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms, bathroom,garage. lounge and 1 bathroom, INdistance TOWN from - FLATS kitchen. Walking town. Phone now R740 000: 3 Bedrooms, to view!2 bathrooms, garage. R800 000: 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, garage R3 985 - 2 Slaapkamers, badkamer, sitkamer/ and many more. kombuis, afdak. Geen TOWNHOUSES IN diere. TOWN THABO MBEKI from to R465 000STREET bachelor, R890 000. From R3 9003tobedrooms R4 100 - -Spacious 2 Bedrooms, PENINA PARK - TOWNHOUSES bathroom, lounge, kitchen, garage and carport. - EXCELLENT WaterR645 and electicity at municipality. 000 - R715 000 MEENTHUISE/TOWNHOUSE - R750 000 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. TEL: 015 295 4537/073 281-7405 BACHELOR TOWNHOUSE SECURE AREATOWN - R430 000 1 Bedroom, 1 bathroom, kitchen/living area, R3 415 - 1 Bedroom, bathroom, lounge and kitchen. carport. Carport available at R175 extra month. IN TOWN - GROBLER STper - NEAR R4 200 SCHOOLS - 2 Bedrooms, bathroom, lounge, kitchen - PRICE REDUCED - R1 000 Close - STAND 2 084 m² and910 garage. to schools. Entrance, lounge, dining room, study, BENDOR bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen,sitkamer, scullery, R44 160 - 2 Slaapkamers, badkamer, 3 garages, servants quarters, alarm, borehole, kombuis, klein tuinjie. Afdak, koopkrag. irrigation. R4 900IRIS - 3 Slaapkamers, sitkamer, AMADEUS badkamer, - GOOD BUY - R1 050Koopkrag. 000 - PRICE REDUCED kombuis, afdak. Beskikbaar 1 April ‘14 Lounge, dining room, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, ULTRAMODERN!!!

Arende-klas ontvang R10 000 na Savannah Mall-kompetisie

2 garages, entertainment area. R7 500 - 4x big Lofts available, spacious PENINA PARK - SHINGWEDZI PLAINS 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open-plan EXCELLENT - R645 000 lounge/ dining and kitchen. Open parking available. 2 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen/nook, scullery, carport, verandah. Prepaid 1electricity and water. FLORA PARK BARGAIN R1 075 000 Call today to view this upmarket property! - NEAT, EXCELLENT LADANNA Entrance, lounge, dining room, 4 bedrooms, R5bathrooms, 100 - 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 full kitchen, scullery, pantry, 2 garages, fenced.dining Borehole, patio, lounge,storeroom, kitchen, scullery, room, swimming pool. TV room, garage. Prepaid electricity. FLORA PARK - HANDY MAN’S DREAM Immediately available. - R1 020 000 - PRICE REDUCED HUISE/HOUSES Tandem garage for 4 vehicles, 6 underTel: 015storeroom. 295 4537/073 281 7405 roof carports, House: Entrance, lounge, dining room, TVPARK room, 3 bedrooms, FAUNA 2 bathrooms, kitchen, scullery, fenced, full R10 160 - 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge, burglar bars, lapa with braai, borehole, dining4room, kitchen, scullery,gate. 2 garages, ceiling fans, remote carport, lapa- R1 and290 swimming PENINA PARK 000 -pool. A MUST TOpool BE services SEEN included. Garden and 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double R9 600 - 4 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms,garage, lounge, lounge, TV room, dining room, kitchen, diningborehole, room, TV separate room, kitchen, study and T/serv/T. CAPRICORN3-garages. CHECK FOR SIZE -OOSTSTRAAT R1 605 000 Entrance, lounge, dining room, TVmet room, R7 300 - Netjiese 3 slaapkame huis 2 bad3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, guest-room with kamers, sitkamer, eetkamer, kombuis, opwas, bathroom, laundry, 2 garages, 8 carports, stoorkamer, 2 afdakke, gesamentlike swembad. storeroom, boreholes, security, etc. FAUNA PARK water - A MUST TOmaand. BE SEEN Koopkrag, R400 per FOR THE RIGHT BUYER R1 930 000 LADANNA Lounge, dining room, TV room, 4 bedrooms, R6 000 3 Slaapkamers, badkamer, sit/eetkamer guest toilet, kitchen, scullery/laundry, 2 garages, en kombuis. Groot erf dadelik beskikbaar. carport, storeroom, swimming pool, lapa (46m²), borehole/irrigation,OFFICES prepaid, remote gate, gas stove, electric TOWN fence, bachelor flat. LOTS OF HOUSES, STANDS, • ±40m², ±95m², ±99m² and ±112m², TOWNHOUSES, LISTED, ALL AREAS, excl. VAT. Covered parkings at extra cost plus % JUST CALL!! STIELER ATWater 083 +399 6669payable ratio rates separate. electricity

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1) UPPER TOWN: EXCELLENT BUY - R1 200 000.00 Spacious 4 Bedroom home with open-plan living area, nice kitchen, scullery, double garage, electric fencing. Good deal. Electric fencing. 2) UPPER TOWN MODERN TOWNHOUSE: R800 000.00 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, openplan living area. Security fencing. 3) PLOT ON PRETORIA ROAD: R 2 350 000.00 Beautiful plot on Pretoria-road with 4 bedroom, 3 bathrooms, open living area, wooden deck verandah with pool, lapa, plus. Second house and 580m² workshop. Excellent buy! 4 Hectares. Popular area. FARMS / PLOTS FOR SALE

KONTAK MATIE - 083 271 5259

1) 92ha IRRIGATION FARM: Close to Polokwane, enough water for ±10ha. Price: R3 200 000.00 2) EDUAN PARK: Spacious family home with 3 living areas, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, nice kitchen, double garage. Entertainment room, borehole. Quiet area. Price: R1 600 000.00 3) 622ha GAME FARM: Close to Polokwane, neat 4 bedroom house, 2 chalets, pool, braai area, cold room, servants’ house etc. Price: R9 000 000.00 4) 8,2 ha PLOT: at Geluk, bordering on the Tzaneen road, close to town with spacious 5 bedroom house, 4 garages, lots of out buildings, swimming pool and large garden. Lots of water. Excellent property!! Price: R6 300 000.00 CONTACT: SOlET - 082 498 4415 TO VIEW 1) 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE: R795 000.00 - 2 Bathrooms and single garage. Hurry only 4 units left!

KONTAK STEPHEN - 082 558 3525 FARMS / PLOTS FOR SALE HOUSES: 1) 2 213m² CENTRAL TOWN: Zoned 14 units – R3 500 000.00 neg. 2) BENDOR – 4 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and suite guest room, pool. - R2 000 000.00 3) PENINA PARK - 3 000m² zoned 20 Units. R2 500 000.00 PLOTS: 1) ROODEPOORT: 26 ha. Vacant. R1 500 000.00 neg. 2) N1 PRETORIA RD: 8.5 ha. R8 000 000.00 neg 3) DALMADA 4ha – Big house, pool, lapas and location. FARMS: 1) LEGKRAAL: ± 380 ha Cattle farm 2) MESSINA/ALLDAYS - CATTLE FARM: 1830ha @ R4 300p/ha. 3) Pietersburg - 70ha Big house 30km from town. OPPORTUNITIES: 1) STABLE BUSSINESS – good income! Available on request. Existing 20 years +. 2) 3 000m² Stand with big house, Res 3/20 units. TO LET: RESIDENTIAL

CONTACT SAN 072 159 5126

1) HOUSE ON PLOT: R7 500.00 17 ha, 20km from city - 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, open-plan living area, pool, lapa, electric fencing, Awesome view! Available immediately! 2) OLD FLORA PARK: R8 400.00 Spacious 3 bedroom house with borehole and lapa. Quiet area. Available immediately! 3) BENDOR: R4 500.00 1 April 2014 - 2 Bedroom Townhouse with garage Please list your rental property with us. We promise professional service! TO LET: INDUSTRIAL

CONTACT STEPHEN TEl: 015 287 3300

FOR SALE: 1.2 ha Industrial site, improved and with excellent exposure. - R9 000 000.00 (Neg).

Industrial: To let: 1) Truck workshop with “gantry” office, good exposure. Big yard. 2) 630m² - Close to SAB 3) 200m² - R5000 exl 4) Industrial stand 1.2 ha, office, workshops etc. Excellent exposure and access. 5) 80m² Cold room 6) 250 - 500m² warehouse – excellent location R40 pm² exl. Next to SAB Office Space: 1) 430m² CBD with parking – Prime 2) Modern – Free standing office, 600m² 1/5/2014. 3) 345m² - Office and boardroom, plus parking @ R105/m² excl vat.

Dillan Cuthbert knyp sy oë toe terwyl Thomas Mamabolo van die bloeddiens die naald in sy arm druk. Zurika van der Merwe hou sy hand vas. RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail. com Drie honderd en sestig mense gaan baat by die Hoërskool Pietersburg (PHS) se bloedskenkkliniek wat Woensdag in die skoolsaal gehou is en wat 120 eenhede opgelewer het. Die geleentheid word deur die skool se bloedskenkverteenwoordigers georganiseer wat onderlangs kompetisie hou om te kyk wie die meeste nuwe skenkers kan werf. Elsamarie Uys het die kompetisie met 64 nuwe skenkers gewen. Volgens die skool se skakelbeampte, Anna-Marié Schoeman moes 30 leerders weggewys word omdat daar nie genoeg tyd was om hulle te help nie. “Onderwysers het ook hul deel gedoen en die skool is trots om op dié wyse sy deel in die gemeenskap te doen. Dankie aan die organiseerders, die Suid-Afrikaanse Nasionale Bloeddiens (SANBD) en leerders wat die dag se sukses verseker het,” sê sy.

March 6, 2014

Polokwane Observer

Foto: RC Myburgh

Johan Krüger en Marizaan de Beer, VLR-akademiese voorsitters aan weerskante van GP van Reede van Oudtshoorn.

Motiveringspreker besiel VLR en ouers RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com Top akademiese leerders van die Hoërskool Pietersburg (PHS) en hul ouers is Donderdagaand deur GP van Reede van Oudtshoorn, ‘n kommunikasiedosent aan die Universiteit van Noordwes se Potchefstroomkampus in die skoolsaal toegespreek. Temas soos innoverende denke, hoe om elke dag met blydskap en entoesiasme tegemoet te gaan en maniere om jou ondersteuningsbasis van vriende en familie te behou is deur hom hanteer. Volgens die skool se skakelbeampte, AnnaMarié Schoeman is Van Reede van Oudtshoorn ‘n ou vriend van PHS wat jaarliks by die senior Verteenwoordigende Leerderraad (VLR) se opleiding betrokke is. “Hy is ongelooflik goed met jongmense. Sy positiwiteit en intrinsieke motivering is aansteeklik en vind by elke leerder aanklank.”

Tina Cowley Lees sentrum vir CVO Vivo

ELNA ESTERHUYSEN >>observer.elna@gmail.com Tina Cowley het oor die afgelope 25 jaar al sowat 100 leersentrums met meer as 20 000 studente landwyd gevestig om leerders se leesvermoëns te verbeter. Daarom is die CVO-skool in Vivo trots en opgewonde oor die Tina Cowley leessentrum wat Donderdag, 20 Februarie 2014 by die skool geopen is. Die leessentrum kan 10 studente op ‘n slag hanteer en sal leerders help om hulle volle potensiaal te bereik omdat lees die fondament van leer vorm. Foto: Verskaf

Die hoofleiers van CVO Vivo, Coenraad Janse van Rensburg (hoofseun) en Michaela Becker (hoofmeisie) open die leessentrum amptelik.

PROPERTY OF THE WEEK

BALULE BUSH CAMP OFFERs YOu a 21.5Ha FaRm in THE HEaRT OF THE busHvEld - A MUST SEE!! A 21.5Ha farm in the heart of the bushveld within the borders of the Kruger National Park. Animals like the BIG 5 are on your doorstep. Waterhole for wild animals are right in front of your stoep. This farm offers you a old Farmhouse, 3 Carports, Servants’ Quarters, Storeroom, Cement dam used for irrigation & swimming. Lovely Garden around the house, with Irrigation system that works on a timer. Strong borehole feeds the dam, Irrigation system and tank. 3-Phase Eskom Electricity.

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Die voertuig het Sondag die pad verlaat en op sy sy te lande gekom.

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ming pool and big garden, double garage with double carport, alarm system, burglars bars and electric fencing, servants’ toilet and two Wendy houses as well.

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NIRVANA - R3.4M (NEG)

Double-storey house with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 garages and lots more – a must see.

RESIDENTIAL STANDS CELTIC MEADOWS R285 000.00 each 2x RESIDENTIAL STANDS [approx. 800m² each]

DALMADA PLOT - R1.1M Approx. 2 hectares.

OFFICE / RETAIL bUILDING FOR SALE R6.2M RETAIL SHOPS AND FLATS R8.5M VACANT STANDS COMMERCIAL CORPORATE PARK – INDUSTRIAL STANDS 4x ERVEN ON N1

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We are looking for properties to let and for sale (residential & commercial). Kindly contact us during office hours from 08:00 till 16:00, Monday to Friday. WAREHOUSES NIRVANA 125m² - R5 263.16 (excl Vat) AVAILAbLE IMMEDIATELy. 91m² - R2 300.00 (excl Vat) AVAILAbLE IMMEDIATELy. NIRVANA 1400m² @ R40.00m² (excl Vat) AVAILAbLE IMMEDIATELy. SECURITy INDUSTRIAL PARK bRAND NEW 2x ± 225m² @ R45 00m² (excl Vat) AVAILAbLE IMMEDIATELy. OFFICES bENDOR - UPMARKET 150m² @ R115.80m² (excl vat). Includes: 4 offices, boardroom and 5 parking spaces. AVAILAbLE IMMEDIATELy. PRIME SPOT LANDDROS MARE ST 1st Floor - 250m² @ R45.00m² (excl Vat). AVAILAbLE IMMEDIATELy.

RETAIL SHOPS PRIME SPOT CbD 65m² - R7 800.00 (excl Vat). AVAILAbLE IMMEDIATELy. PRIME RETAIL LOCALITy GROUND FLOOR + 1ST FLOOR 480m² - R41 000.00 (excl Vat). AVAILAbLE IMMEDIATELy. SESHEGO STRIP MALL – ZONE 3 1x 250m² - R11 250.00 (excl Vat). AVAILAbLE IMMEDIATELy. INDIAN CENTRE - 1ST FLOOR 156m² - R5 570.00 (excl Vat). AVAILAbLE IMMEDIATELy. CbD 810m² @ R60.00m² (excl Vat). 670m² POR. AVAILAbLE IMMEDIATELy. CbD 160m² @ R100.00m² ( excl Vat) AVAILAbLE IMMEDIATELy. NIRVANA 900m² @ R45.00 (excl Vat) AVAILAbLE IMMEDIATELy. PRIME SPOT - CbD Ground floor + 1st floor. 1 000m² @ R100.00m² (excl Vat) 3-Phase electricity. Preferably a Supermarket or Hardware shop. AVAILAbLE IMMEDIATELy.

COMMERCIAL NEW SHOPPING MALL: MANKWENG. ANCHOR TENANT: SHOPRITE. 4x 120m² @ R100.00m² (excl Vat). 1x 555m² @ R80.00m² (excl Vat). RESIDENTIAL FLORA PARK - HOUSE - R8 000PM 3 Bedrooms, 2½ bathrooms, kitchen, lounge and dining room, scullery, double garage, double carport, entertainment area, borehole and garden. AVAILAbLE IMMEDIATELy. bODORP - FLAT - R4 600PM 1 Bedroom, 1 bathroom, kitchen and lounge. Under cover parking. Secured Area. Water and Electricity included. AVAILAbLE IMMEDIATELy. bODORP - TOWNHOUSE - R8 000PM 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen lounge, dining room entertainment area. Garage and carport. Secured Area. AVAILAbLE 1 APRIL 2014. WATERbERRy ESTATE TOWNHOUSE - R7 500PM 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open-plan kitchen and lounge, scullery. Garage. Secured Area. AVAILAbLE 1 APRIL 2014.

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Nog ‘n ongeluk het Sondag om 09:40 in reën op die N1-Suid naby Mokopane plaasgevind toe die bestuurder van ‘n ligte voertuig moontlik beheer verloor het nadat die voertuig ‘n waterplas op die ryvlak getref en die voertuig op sy dak in die padreserwe te lande gekom het. Die bestuurder en enigste insittende van die voertuig is volgens ‘n bron lig beseer en ‘n brandweerwa van Mokopane en vier ambulanse was kort na die ongeluk op die toneel om hulp te verleen. Geen ander voertuig was betrokke nie. Die ongeluk het skaars tien kilometer van die afgryslike ongeluk waarin ‘n vragmotor wat plofstof vervoer het, betrokke was en waarin vier polisiemanne en die trokdrywer omgekom het, gebeur. Die padoppervlak is intussen tydelik herstel en reeds teen die naweek vir verkeer oopgestel. Die enigste teken van die ongeluk was ‘n effens ongelyke ryvlak en ‘n hoop swart houers en blikkies wat steeds langs die toneel lê.

Disabled persons learn how to handle disaster Herbert Rachuene >>herbert@mailbox.co.za Polokwane Municipality Disaster Management directorate on Monday presented a training session at Centenary House to equip residents of the Association for Persons with Disabilities (APD) with the skills they would need to respond to emergency or disaster situations such as a fire, bomb threat or any other harmful situation. Chief of Disaster Management at Polokwane Municipality, Danie Grobler said a major component of the workshop was to ensure that each person at the centre knows how to respond in case of emergency or disaster. “We also wanted to enhance the knowledge of the staff members and the residents,” Grobler said. Promotion Awareness Officer at APD, Johnny Graham said the workshop was beneficial to the members and staff and it will help in case of any eventuality. “This was part of Intellectual Disability Month. Next week we will host traffic officers to educate residents about the rules and regulation of our roads,” Graham said.

Photo: Herbert Rachuene

Danie Grobler, Chief of Disaster Management at Polokwane Municipality(red reflector vest) with residents from Association for Persons with Disabilities, Elsie Venter, Tembi Khoza, Louis Wepener, Angus Whitehead and Kiewiet du Preez.

March 6, 2014

Polokwane Observer

Lim ANC elects additionals on working committee

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YOLANDE NEL >>observer.yolande@gmail.com The provincial executive of the African National Congress (ANC) in Limpopo elected its additional members to serve on the Provincial Working Committee (PWC) during the first meeting since its elective conference in mid-February. Serving on the PWC are Provincial Chairperson Stan Mathabatha, Provincial Deputy Chairperson Jerry Ndou, Provincial Secretary Nocks Seabi, Provincial Deputy Secretary Mmakoma Makurupetja, Provincial Treasurer Thembi Nwedamatswu and as additionals Joy Matshoge, Faith Muthambi, Danny Msiza, Hunadi Mateme, Buti Manamela, Thabo Mokone, Phophi Ramathuba, Joseph Mathebula and Monicca Mochadi. In a media statement Seabi said the Provincial Executive Committe (PEC) discussed the Mogalakwena Municipality report and mandated the PWC to suggest remedial interventions to arrest the prevailing problems in the municipality. “The ANC is seriously concerned about internal issues affecting this municipality,” he said. On the 2014 general elections he said they would be intensifying their electioneering campaign programme. “We will ensure that our election machinery is in full swing to ensure that everyone is mobilised ahead of the envisaged general elections in May in order for the ANC to score victory. Our campaign teams, under the leadership of NEC (National Executive Committee), PEC and regional members, over the past weekend, have seen the revival of the ANC ancestors’ spirit in all corners of the province, including that of our former President Tata Madiba. It is for this reason that PEC boldly agreed that the ANC would win this province with overwhelming margins. We will continue deploying national and regional leadership across the province to explain our position to our people. We also remind our people that the democracy they enjoy today did not come on a silver platter, but through hard work, sacrifice and dedication by all South Africans.” With regards to the Peter Mokaba regional structure engaged in a court matter he said a regional task team (RTT) would be established and run affairs until the matter before court was amicably resolved. “We are indeed taking our structures seriously therefore the envisaged RTT would lay a solid foundation for generations to come in the region.”

Pemps Grade R turns a happy 13 Herbert Rachuene >>herbert@mailbox.co.za Grade R learners and the management of Pietersburg English Medium Primary School (Pemps) celebrated the school’s 13th birthday last Friday. The learners spent the last part of their school day swimming, playing games and relaxing before seating themselves at the colourfully laid tables to enjoy the scrumptious birthday cake. Pemps Grade R Principal, Karin Adlem said she was overwhelmed by the gifts presented by the learners and their parents on the day. “We received lots and lots of presents and gifts from parents thanking us for playing a role in their children’s development. It was so touching; it is those kinds of messages that spur us on,” Adlem said.

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Bendor

R1 830 000 Town

This 500m² stand in Platinum Park is designated for offices. The soil is suitable for construction of basement parking and a doublestorey building. The area already boasts many attorneys, estate agencies and accountants.

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Flora Park

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R1 031 225 Ster Park

R1 625 000

A beautiful house fit for the biggest of families. This house is ideal for the family who likes to play at home. The yard is spacious with a gated pool, two carports for shelter - ideal for both lounging and sheltering extra cars. The walls offer an opportunity to play with your designer instinct. The interior and exterior of this house can be used as your colouring board. Fully paved and with a beautiful garden that serenades the quality of this house. Alarm, electronic gates and burglar bars serve as your security. In the heart of Bendor and close to Cycad Shopping Centre.

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R2 500 000 Seshego

Web: NBK6575

R531 895

This modern house portrays a millionaire’s atmosphere. This house has four very spacious bedrooms, TV room, lounge, dining room, kitchen, four garages, walk-in fridge, lapa, borehole, CCTV cameras, a highly advanced security system, study, one bedroom flat with shower, generator, skylight, intercom and many more executive extras such as braai facilities and a beautiful garden.

Looking to buy your first home? This intimate three bedroom house is perfect for the first time home buyer with a small family. This beginner’s home is great for a family who is very close and intimate. It has three bedrooms of which the master bedroom is en suite.

Mahlatse C: 082 850 4210 Email: mahlatse.molepo@harcourts.co.za Harcourts Bakone Web: NBK6573

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

Lerato C: 078 680 0192 Email: lerato.makwela@harcourts.co.za Harcourts Bakone

Capricorn

Web: NBK6567

R30 000 000 Bendor R2 515 000 Bendor This property is in a high security complex close to many amenities. The house has an

Don’t miss out on this great investment. A weekend away in a wild life environment, only 55 km away from Polokwane. This lively game farm hosts 2 346 wild animals. The farm is electric fenced and offers beautiful views for game drives. There are seven chalets, a conference hall, bar, pool, braai area and borehole. It is convenient and suitable for hosting private weddings, parties and conferences.

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Celtic Meadow R 379 925 - 718m² Serala View R579 551 - 1 530m² Serala View R470 000 - 1 064m² Bendor Ridge R656 096 - 839m² Bendor R385 000 - 432m² Photo: Herbert Rachuene

R693 865 Bendor

The property has two bedrooms, bathroom with shower, big lounge and two carports. It’s great for investment around town, near shopping centres, schools and lots more. There is a Wendy house that can be used for storage, a small garden behind the townhouse makes it ideal for dog lovers. It’s very manageable, also if to be bought used for rental income purposes. The levy is ± R700 plus water. In a small complex with a remote controlled gate.

This popular semi security complex in the heart of Polokwane offers homeowners tranquillity in Flora Park, Serala View. This lovely home is as neat as pin. Quality fittings of the highest standards to ensure every indulgence are catered for. Close to many amenities and ideally situated less than ten minutes from Savannah Mall.

Mahlatse C: 082 850 4210 Email: mahlatse.molepo@harcourts.co.za Harcourts Bakone Web: NBK6554

Karin Adlem for Pemps Grade R Principal with a huge birthday card received from the parents of one of the learners.

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

open-plan design with entrance room, kitchen with high ceilings for a cool summer, lovely units, a scullery, four bedrooms with solid wood cupboards, wooden floor. The master bedroom has a walk-in closet that leads to a full bathroom (bath and shower), a second bathroom, a separate flat outside with toilet and shower. Plus a Wendy house and double garage. This property is one of the loveliest houses with its homely, spacious room, antique design. It also has a study, pool room that can be turned in to an entertainment room, jacuzzi, fish pond at the entrance of the gate. Aircon, borehole to save water for the lovely green, landscaped garden.

Veronica C: 084 633 9420 Email: veronica.mohapi@harcourts.co.za Harcourts Bakone Web: NBK6593

Web: NBK6636

R877 500

This house is ideal for a newlywed couple to start in. It has three bedrooms, main bedroom with shower, another bathroom for the other two bedrooms, Lounge, dining, spacious kitchen, garage, steel carport and pool. The house is awaiting its new owners to move in and rent while the house is being registered in their name. Near all amenities, walking distance from schools and shopping malls. The pool is also secured for a family with children, Braai area at the back with seating arrangement.

Veronica C: 084 633 9420 Email: veronica.mohapi@harcourts.co.za Harcourts Bakone Web: NBK6589

ON SHOW

CBD

R2 000 000

Your are invited to view this superb house which has five very spacious bedrooms, three bathrooms, lapa, TV room, lounge, kitchen, one bedroom flat. Two garages and a beautiful garden. The security system is highly advanced. This property offers everything you have ever wanted in a house, so come and see this one as you can’t miss! On show: Saturday, 8 March 2014 from 10:00 Freddy C: 082 692 1698 Email: freddy.maboho@harcourts.co.za Harcourts Bakone Web: NBK6628

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

Nissan NP200 Silver Roamer Rand canopy te koop. Goeie toestand, R3 500. Kontak: 074 682 6152

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Holiday resort Melkrivier Chalets with TV, rondavels, comfortable caravan and tent park. Underroof pool and spa, walking trails, fishing, pool tables and a lot more entertainment. www.holiday-resorts.co.za Sosiale aanbieding vir Paasnaweek! Betaal vir 4 nagte of meer en kry ‘n gratis naweek buiteseisoen in 2014.

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MEAT CUTTERS/ BLOCKMAN AND BAKERS with retail experience required. Please contact Gideon on 082 572 4623 for information ____________________

FOR SALE

MOTORBIKE FOR SALE BMW R1 200 RT, 2008 model, 270 000km only, excellent condition, full house, ABS, cruise control, panniers, top box etc. Price R85 000 Phone 083 627 3299 ____________________

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GHETTO WENDYS All types, log, cabin, knotty pine, louvre and pallet. 2m x 2m = R3 900 3m x 3m = R4 500 3m x 4m = R5 000 For more info contact Denis 072 114 1850 / 083 686 4178 ___________________ AAG WENDYS Knotty pine, log cabin, treated with wax oil, 1 door, 1 window, floor, zinc roof, pallet. Price: 3 m x 3 m = R4 500 3 m x 4 m = R5 000 Contact Arnold 076 858 8973 or Alice 073 323 4239 ___________________ MAINTENANCE & CONSTRUCTION Revamp offices, houses, plots, small building jobs, plumbing, painting, tiling & electrical. SOUTHGATE Contact Danie 079 894 8963 ___________________ CONFERENCE FACILITIES From 20 to 400 delegates. Weddings, funerals, theme parties, ethnic. Contact 015 295 5264 Cell 079 899 5405 ___________________

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TO LET WAREHOUSING 200m² to 1 500m². Gerald Jnr 083 381 1535 ___________________

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1 SLAAPKAMER WOONSTEL TE HUUR IN WELGELEGEN Enkelpersoon. R2 800 p.m. plus elektrisiteit. Kontak Manie 083 254 6769 ___________________ TO LET BACHELOR FLAT 1 bedroom up to 3 bedrooms in secure area. Tel 015 295 5264 Cell 079 899 5405 ____________________

RUIM 1 SLAAPKAMER WOONSTEL TE HUUR Te 8A Antonstraat. Kombuis, badkamer. Huur R3 500, W&L R500. Skakel 084 343 1238 ___________________

RENTALS: FLATS / TOWNHOUSES LAdANNA - NOW AvAiLAbLE R3 550 - 1 ½ Bed/r, 1 Bath/r, Carport CENTRAL - NOW AvAiLAbLE R5 500 - 3 Bed/r, 1½ Bath/r, Garage. CENTRAL - APRiL - R5 500 - 2 Bed/r, 1½ Bath/r and 2 Garages. CENTRAL - APRiL - R2 350 - Bachelor, Carport. LAdANNA - NOW & APRiL - R2 340 - Bachelor, Carport.

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SOUTHGATE COUNTRY LODGE Overnight accommodation from R350 p.n. Phone 015 295 5264 ___________________ OORNAG AKKOMMODASIE Enkelpersoon R370/pn, 2 persone R477/pn. Ontbyt ingesluit. Kontak 071 285 2131 ____________________

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HOUSES: BENDOR VILLAGE R19 530 5 bedr, 5½ bathr, patio with built-in braai, 2 garages. BENDOR R14 500 4 bedr, 2 bathr, 2 garages, pool & borehole. FAUNA PARK R12 200 3 bedr, 2 bathr, pool, 2 garages & 1 bedr flat. FLORA PARK R8 915 3 bedr, 2 bathr, study, 2 garages & lapa. FLORA PARK R8 800 3 bedr, 2½ bathr, 2 garages. HOSPITAL PARK R8 000 3 bedr, 2½ bathr, splash pool, braai & borehole. SERALA VIEW R6 685 3 bedr, 2 bathr, 1 garage. TOWNHOUSES: BENDOR R6 600 Fully furnished 2 bedr, 1 bathr with DStv. BENDOR R6 550 3 bedr, 2 bathr, 1 garage. LADANNA R5 100 3 bedr, 2 bathr, 1 garage. DORP R4 950 2 bedr, 1 bathr, 2 carports. STERKLOOP PLOTTE R4 456 Open-plan loft. LADANNA - R3 980 2 bedr, 1 bathr, lounge/kitchen, 1 caport. Secure area. FLATS: DORP & RABE ST R4 100 2 bedr, 1 bathr, lounge, kitchen, 1 garage. OFFICES: Offices in CBD from R2 500 pm RABE ST R10 600 pm 106m² HANS VAN RENSBURG ST R8 900 TO R12 500 pm AUDREY 072 632 7117 THYS 083 702 0768 DIONETTE 084 503 3964

RUIM 2 SLAAPKAMER WOONSTEL IN FAUNAPARK Privaat met eie ingang. Dubbel motor afdak, tuin, veilig met elektriese heining. Geen diere. Kontak Rudi 082 374 0814 ___________________ RUIM 3 SLAAPKAMER HUIS TE HUUR TE SOETDORINGS Netjies en omhein. Dubbel afdak parkering. Veilige en rustige omgewing. R5 060 plus dep plus koopkrag. Streng keuring. Minette 076 941 1679 ____________________ RUIM 4 SLAAPKAMER MET 3 BADKAMERS TE HUUR Vanaf 1 Maart. Dubbel garage, dubbel afdak. Netjies omhein, 20km buite Pbg. Dep R7 000, Huur R7 000. Water ingesluit. Kontak Elna 072 295 1201 ___________________

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GENERAL NOTICES

Notice is hereby given in terms of section 34(1) of the Insolvency Act, No 24 of 1936, as amended, to interested parties and creditors, that Gaynor Allanah Marais, identity number 471124 0065 084, intends to sell her business known as Gaye Signs, situated at 24 Mangaan Street, Superbia, Polokwane, together with its assets as a going concern, to Mr. Khetan Vallabh, which will carry on th business for its own account and benefit. Notice is further given that the effective date of the transfer of the business will be 30 days after publication hereof. Corrie Nel Corrie Nel & Kie P.O. Box 1046 Polokwane 0699 Tel: 015 291 4344 Ref no: CJ Nel/mg/ GC3964 27/02 ___________________ NOTICE OF SALE OF BUSINESS NOTICE is hereby given in terms of Section 34 of Act 24 of 1936, as amended, that CAPRICORN MOTORS CC, Nr 1985/002215/23 trading under the name and style as CAPRICORN MOTORS at 42 Thabo Mbeki Street, Polokwane, intends selling the membership interest of the business, goods and property forming part of the business to MOHAMED EKRAM DADA / OSMANS WHOLESALERS TRUST, Nr IT 132/2012, with effect from 30 (THIRTY) days after the last publication of this notice from which date the said MOHAMED EKRAM DADA / OSMANS WHOLESALERS TRUST will carry on the said business for its own account and benefit. HATTINGH ATTORNEYS INC Platinum Place 2 Watermelon Street Platinum Park Bendor Polokwane PO Box 243 Bendor Park 0713 Tel: 015 297 2331 27/02 ___________________ KENNISGEWING VAN VERKOOP VAN BESIGHEID KENNIS WORD HIERMEE GEGEE in terme van Artikel 34 van Wet 24 van 1936, soos gewysig, dat die ledebelang van die besigheid tesame met die bates huidiglik bedryf deur CAPRICORN MOTORS CC, Nr 1985/002215/23 onder die naam en styl

CAPRICORN MOTORS te Thabo Mbekistraat 42, Polokwane, verkoop is en oorgedra sal word aan MOHAMED EKRAM DADA / OSMANS WHOLESALERS TRUST, Nr IT 132/2012 na verstryking van ‘n periode van 30 dae vanaf datum van laaste publikasie en vanaf welke datum die gesegde MOHAMED EKRAM DADA / OSMANS WHOLESALERS TRUST, die besigheid sal voortsit vir sy eie rekening en voordeel. HATTINGH PROKUREURS ING Platinum Place Watermelonstraat 2 Platinum Park Bendor Polokwane Posbus 243 Bendorpark 0713 Tel: 015 297 2331 27/02 ___________________ NOTICE OF SALE OF GOING CONCERN NOTICE is hereby given in terms of Section 34 of Act 24 of 1936, as amended, that REKITA INVESTMENTS (PTY) LTD, Nr 1999/018561/07, intends selling the property known as Portion 2 of Erf 757 Pietersburg, Registration Division L.S. Limpopo Province; Measuring: 1427 square metres (42 Thabo Mbeki Street, Polokwane) as a going concern to DADBRO INVESTMENTS (PTY) LTD, Nr 1974/002306/07with effect from 30 (THIRTY) days after the last publication of this notice from which date the said DADBRO INVESTMENTS (PTY) LTD, Nr 1974/002306/07 will carry on the said going concern for its own account and benefit. HATTINGH ATTORNEYS INC Platinum Place 2 Watermelon Street Platinum Park Bendor Polokwane PO Box 243 Bendor Park 0713 Tel: 015 297 2331 27/02 ___________________ KENNISGEWING VAN VERKOOP VAN LOPENDE ONDERNEMING KENNIS WORD HIERMEE GEGEE in terme van Artikel 34 van Wet 24 van 1936, soos gewysig, dat REKITA INVESTMENTS (PTY) LTD, Nr 1999/018561/07, die eiendom bekend as Gedeelte 2 van Erf 757 Pietersburg, Registrasie Afdeling L.S., Limpopo Provinsie, Groot: 1427 vierkante meter (Thabo Mbekistraat 42, Polokwane) as ‘n lopende onderneming verkoop het en oorgedra sal word aan DADBRO INVESTMENTS (PTY) LTD, Nr 1974/002306/07 na

The following vacancies exists:

Receptionist and Cashier The following criteria apply: • Non smoker • Well groomed • Good health • Good telephone skills • Assisting clients • Aged between 25 and 35 • General office administration • Petty cash Please fax CV to: 086 636 8985

Office Administrator Suitable candidate must be computer literate, preferably with knowledge of QuickBooks. Fluent in Afrikaans and English and have own transport. Duties will include general office admin, debtors, creditors, cashbook and general ledger. Applications without the relevant requirements & experience will not be considered. Email CV to snyman111@gmail.com

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verstryking van ‘n periode van 30 dae vanaf datum van laaste publikasie en vanaf welke datum die gesegde DADBRO INVESTMENTS (PTY) LTD, die lopende onderneming sal voortsit vir sy eie rekening en voordeel. HATTINGH PROKUREURS ING Platinum Place Watermelonstraat 2 Platinum Park Bendor Polokwane Posbus 243 Bendorpark 0713 Tel: 015 297 2331 27/02 ___________________

LEGAL NOTICES

IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA GAUTENG DIVISION, PRETORIA CASE NO: 54214/2013 In the matter between: THE STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA LIMITED PLAINTIFF and WILLEM JACOBUS ROOS (ID: 460426 5048 087) 1ST DEFENDANT ANNA AILEEN ERIKA ROOS (ID: 711105 0138 088) 2ND DEFENDANT NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION In execution of a judgement of the High Court of South Africa (North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria) in the abovementioned suit, a sale without reserve will be held by the Sheriff, Polokwane at The Sheriff’s Office, 66 Platinum Street, Ladine, Polokwane on WEDNESDAY, 26 MARCH 2014 at 10:00 of the under mentioned property of the defendants subject to the conditions of sale which are available for inspection at the offices of the Sheriff Polokwane, 66 Platinum Street, Ladine, Polokwane. Tel: 015 293 0762 ERF 4980 BENDOR EXTENSION 95 TOWNSHIP REGISTRATION DIVISION: L.S. LIMPOPO PROVINCE MEASURING: 700 (SEVEN ZERO ZERO) SQUARE METRES HELD BY DEED OF TRANSFER T29780/2008 SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS THEREIN CONTAINED ALSO KNOWN AS: ERF 4980 BENDOR EXTENSION 97 The following information is furnished with regard to improvements on the property although nothing in this respect is guaranteed: The property is a vacant stand. DATED AT PRETORIA ON THIS THE 29TH DAY OF JANUARY 2014. (SGD) T DE JAGER

HACK STUPEL & ROSS ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF 2ND FLOOR STANDARD BANK CHAMBERS CHURCH SQUARE PRETORIA REF: T DE JAGER/ yolandi/HA10643 TEL: 012 325 4185 06/03 ___________________ IN THE SOUTH GAUTENG HIGH COURT, JOHANNESBURG (REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA) Case no: 2011/4884 In the matter between: STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA LIMITED Execution Creditor and TSHIFURA PROPERTY INVESTMENTS CC First Execution Debtor SETH AZWIHANGWISI NTHAI Second Execution Debtor SIBONGILE LEBOHANG ZOLA NTHAI Third Execution Debtor NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION IN PURSUANCE OF A JUDGMENT in the above Honourable Court dated 22 February 2013 and a warrant of execution issued thereafter, the immovable property listed hereunder will be sold in execution on 26 March 2014 at 10:00 at the offices of the Sheriff, 66 Platinum Street, Ladine, Polokwane to the highest bidder with reserve: CERTAIN PROPERTY Erf 811, Bendor Extension 7 Township, Registration Division LS, Province of Limpopo, measuring 1549 (one thousand five hundred and forty nine) square metres in extent and held under Deed of Transfer T34331/1994. PHYSICAL ADDRESS The property is situated at 119 Diemeer Street, Bendor Ext 7, Polokwane, Limpopo. PROPERTY DISCRIPTION (NOT GUARANTEED) The property is registered in the name of the second execution debtor being Seth Azwihangwisi Nthai (Identity Number: 591001 5830 081) and third execution debtor being Sibongile Lebohang Zola Nthai (Identity Number: 660914 0334 089), and consists of the following: ZONING Residential CONDITIONS OF SALE: The full conditions of sale may be inspected at the office of the Sheriff of the High Court Polokwane, situated at 66 Platinum Street, Ladine, Polokwane and at the office of J.M.S. Incorporated, situated at Suite 1, 26 Backer Street, Rosebank, Johannesburg, Tel: 011 447 8188; Ref: J.

Matthews – STA1/0001/ZH DATED at JOHANNESBURG on this the 7 day of February 2014. JASON MICHAEL SMITH INC ATTORNEYS Attorneys for the Execution Creditor Suite 1 26 Baker Street Rosebank Johannesburg P.O. Box 41573 Craighall 2024 Tel: 011 447 8188 Fax: 086 563 6567 Email: janine@jmsainc. com Ref: J Matthews – STA1/0001/ZH 06/03 ___________________

ESTATE NOTICES

LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNTS IN DECEASED ESTATES LYING FOR INSPECTION In terms of section 35(5) of Act 66 of 1965 notice is hereby given that copies of the liquidation and distribution accounts (first and final, unless otherwise stated) in the estates specified below will be open for the inspection of all persons with an interest therein for a period of 21 days (or shorter or longer if specially stated) from the date specified or from the date of publication hereof, whichever may be the later, and at the offices of the Master and Magistrate as stated. Should no objection thereto be lodged with the Master concerned during the specified period, the executors will proceed to make payments in accordance with the accounts. Registered number of estate: 5841/2011 Surname: FOURIE Christian names: DEVONNE MERVYNN Identity number: 591030 5222 080 Christian names and surname of surviving spouse: WILMA HELEEN FOURIE Identity number: 650909 0004 080 Description of account other than First and Final: SECOND AND FINAL Master’s Office: POLOKWANE Advertiser and address BOSMAN ATTORNEYS 37 VOORTREKKER STREET POLOKWANE LIMPOPO PROVINCE Date: 2014/02/11 Tel: 015 291 3863 06/03 ___________________ LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNTS IN DECEASED ESTATES LYING FOR INSPECTION In terms of section 35(5) of Act 66 of 1965 notice

SANCA: LIMPOPO ALCOHOL AND DRUG CENTRE

1. DIRECTOR: Management and training

Starting date: 1 April 2014. Requirements: • Registered Senior Social Worker • Experienced in management and training • Knowledge of substance abuse. • Computer literate. • Financial skills. • Valid driver’s licence

2. SOCIAL WORKER: Case, group and community work

Starting date: 1 May 2014 Requirements: • Registered Social Worker • Experienced in therapeutic work. • Knowledge of substance abuse. • Computer literate. • Valid driver’s licence.

Closing date for applications: 20 March 2014 Salaries: Negotiable Enquiries: E-mail: amanda@fnda.co.za Fax: 015 291 2709 Tel: 015 295 3700 Should candidates not receive feedback before starting dates they should consider their application as unsuccessful.

is hereby given that copies of the liquidation and distribution accounts (first and final, unless otherwise stated) in the estates specified below will be open for the inspection of all persons with an interest therein for a period of 21 days (or shorter or longer if specially stated) from the date specified or from the date of publication hereof, whichever may be the later, and at the offices of the Master and Magistrate as stated. Should no objection thereto be lodged with the Master concerned during the specified period, the executors will proceed to make payments in accordance with the accounts. Registered number of estate: 3247/2012 Surname: PEACH Christian names: DANIËL BELTSAZER ERASMUS Identity number: 470720 5043 082 Master’s Office: POLOKWANE Last address: 212 KOENIG STREET, EDUANPARK, POLOKWANE, 0699, LIMPOPO PROVINCE Description of account other than First and Final: SECOND AND FINAL Advertiser and address BOSMAN ATTORNEYS 37 VOORTREKKER STREET POLOKWANE

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Date: 25.02.2014 Tel: 015 291 3863 06/03 ___________________ NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN DECEASED ESTATES All persons having claims against the under mentioned estate must lodge it with the Executor concerned within 30 days (or as indicated) from date of publication hereof. Estate No.: 7191/2013 Master’s Office: POLOKWANE Surname: MULDER First names: LETTIE Date of birth: 26/11/1937 Identity No.: 371126 0001 085 Last address: 186 ESCARPIA, ECO-PARK, WARD NO2, KAMPERSRUS, 1371 Date of death: 11/07/2013 Name (only one) and address of Executor or authorised agent: PKF (PE) INC, 27 NEWTON STREET, NEWTON PARK, PORT ELIZABETH, 6045. Advertiser and address PKF (PE) INC 27 NEWTON PARK PORT ELIZABETH 6045

Dated: 10 February 2014 Tel: 041 398 5600 06/03 ___________________

LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTIO ACCOUNTS IN DECEASED ESTATES LYING FOR INSPECTION Pursuant to the provisions of Section 35(5) of Act 66 of 1965, notice is hereby given that the First and Final Liquidation and Distribution Account in the estate of the late MOLOKO AMOS MPHATJA. Estate no: 7019/2013 Christian names: MOLOKO AMOS Surname: MPHATJA Id No: 401209 5121 084 Magistrate’s Office: POLOKWANE Master’s Office: POLOKWANE J CONSULT 19A HANS VAN RENSBURG STREET POLOKWANE 0700 TEL: 015 291 2816 FAX: 015 291 4617 06/03 ___________________

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Department: Community Services

Contravention Clerk: Permanent (Re –advert) Salary:R 88 470.70 per annum (excluding benefits)

Requirements: •Grade 12 & AARTO Certificates or eNatis Certificate Code B Driving license. Key Performance Area: Capturing handwritten infringements •Recording infringement payments •Receive monies for infringers. Querying infringements.

eNaTis Clerk: Permanent (Re- advert)

Salary: R 88 470.70 per annum (excluding benefits) Requirements: •Grade 12, eNaTis Certificate •Minimum of 1 year relevant experience will be added advantage, knowledge of municipal legislations •Computer literacy. Key Performance Areas: •Do transactions of all bookings i.e. learners license driving license PDP queries •Renewal of license cards and motor vehicle •inform the supervisor about any eNaTis problem encountered •Issue learners licenses, Driving license •Professional Driving Permit •Assist the Municipality in curbing corruption.

Department: Budget & Treasury

Accountant-Assets: Permanent

Salary: R173 836.33 (excluding Benefits) Requirements: •National Diploma in Financial/Management Accounting •Minimum of 1-2 years’ relevant experience •Sound knowledge of legislations governing municipalities •Computer literacy (Excel & word) is prerequisite. Key Performance Areas: •Implement internal control for assets management •Prepare accurate fixed assets register •Ensure that all assets can be properly accounted for at all times •Undertake regular stock-take (asset verification) and manage the process •Investigate and resolve stock take discrepancies •Report lost or damaged assets to the supervisor •Ensure that procedures for disposal of assets are adhered to •Ensure that municipal assets are insured and barcoded •Correctly classify assets •Assist in preparation of Budget and Annual Financial Statements.

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Salary: R 242 285.94per annum (excluding benefits) Requirements: •Bcom degree in Accounting or in Supply Chain or equivalent qualification •Minimum of 2-3 years’ relevant experience in (SCM) •A valid driver’s license Competencies: •Good communication skills •Knowledge and understanding of SCM Policies and Regulations, knowledge of municipal and treasury legislations •regulations and guidelines •Computer literacy •knowledge of relevant National Treasury Circulars •Good interpersonal relations and presentation skills. Key Performance Areas: •Develop and implement Demand Management Plan •Coordinate the drafting of tender document •Coordinate the Bid meetings •Authorise orders •Coordinate appointment of service providers •Develop, implement and advice on supply chain delivery framework and strategy ensuring compliance with practices processes and legislative requirements •Implement SCM policies and legislations, implementation of all SCM functions.

Intern: Finance (2year contract) Total Salary:R120 000 (all inclusive) Requirements: •Grade 12 plus-National Diploma/Bcom in Accounting/Financial Management •Computer literacy. Key Performance Areas: •Preparation of Annual Financial Statement •Budget preparation. Financial reporting •Supply Chain Management Income and Expenditure Management Assets and liability Management.

Department: Office of Municipal Manager Media Liaison Officer: Permanent

Salary: R173 836.33 (excluding Benefits) Requirements: •National Diploma in Journalism/Communications •Minimum of 1-2 years; relevant experience •Sound knowledge of legislations governing municipalities •Valid B driver’s license Computer literacy (graphic design & MS word) is prerequisite. Key Performance Areas: •Render media liaison and external communication support to municipal programmes and activities: Promote and publicise all aspects of the municipality programmes and activities; develop and implement media strategies; develop and manage the content for internal and external publications; research and be able to use the information strategically; Manage, maintain and update stakeholder and media databases; Participate in the writing of the municipality ‘s annual reports, newsletters, internal publications, website, internet, reports, pamphlets, invitations, media releases including advertorials, project profiles, posters and letters to the Editor; Manage social media uploading including social media enquiries and responses •Contribute articles to the internal newsletter and other municipal publications; Facilitate publications distribution strategies; Manage the functionality aspects of photography, layout and design, branding and coordinate media interviews; undertake daily media analysis and compile monthly publication and departmental reports; constantly interact and build relationships with journalists and media houses; design posters and messages for external use; Coordination and management of the municipal corporate identity, image, and reputation; Attend to media enquiries from journalists; be an effective municipal spokesperson when required by the media for interviews; undertake other duties from departments in the municipality when necessary and duties assigned by the Senior Communications Officer.

Department: Economic Development & Planning Town Planner: Permanent

Salary: R173 836.33 (excluding Benefits) Requirements: •National Diploma in Town Planning •Registered with Professional planning bodies Minimum of 1-2 years’ in land use management •Knowledge and understanding of land use legislative requirements and processes. Valid B driver’s license. Key Performance Area: •Perform proper control and implementation of land use regulations in order to ensure effective land use management •Advice communities on issues pertaining to land use •Assist in approvals of Building Plans •Implement the SDF,LUMS and other land use related plans and strategies. NB: Recommended candidates will undergo security vetting. Applicants should forward their application letter indicating the positions they are applying for, Comprehensive CV with certified original copies of qualifications and copy of ID certified, not older than 3 months, the Municipal Manager, Aganang Local Municipality, PO Box 990, Juno, 0748 or hand-deliver application at Aganang Municipal Offices (Gilead road & Cnr Knobel Road), Strictly at Registry Office. Faxed, emailed, Z83 and late applications will NOT be accepted. Enquiry: Snr HR Officer PI Manamela: 015 295 1400. Closing Date: 25 March 2014. NB: Aganang Local Municipality reserves the right not to appoint the advertised posts. Aganang Local Municipality is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer with clear employment equity targets. Women and People with Disability are encouraged to apply. Mmogo re tla kgona.

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Key competencies: • Matric/Grade 12 qualification • Fully competent in the use of MS Office • Understanding of general office administration • Tertiary education will be beneficial Deliver CVs to Afrox at 33 19th Street, for attention: Nico Claassens.

Polokwane City target Bidvest Wits HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za Polokwane City’s quest to cement their position in the Premier Soccer League will be tested when they take on the currently on-form Bidvest Wits at the old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Sunday. Bidvest is in second position of the league

while Polokwane City holds a precarious 14th position with 19 points after 19 games. “It is going to be a tough match. They are on form right now. They beat Mamelodi Sundowns over the weekend and we lost against Ajax. However, we are confident that we can conjure up something,” Polokwane City defender Vukile Mngqibisa said. In their last four matches City lost against

Golden Arrows, drew against Moroka Swallows and Platinum Stars and beat Orlando Pirates. “We would have loved to win all the matches but it is tough at the bottom of the league because every team wants to survive. We must win the match on Sunday to earn a better position in the league,” Mngqibisa said. The match is scheduled to start at 15:00.

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Budget and Treasury Position: Municipal Finance Management Internship X3 Salary : R100 000 per annum (2 years Contract) Requirements: National Diploma/B Com Degree in the Following Fields – Financial Management/ Financial Accounting/Economics/Management accounting. Excellent computer skills. Communication skills. Good Interpersonal skills. Duties: Implementation of MFMA, GRAP and Budget reforms. Financial and budget management. Expenditure and supply chain/procurement management. Revenue and income management. Asset management

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Must have own transport Speak English & Afrikaans Have 2 years work experience Be able to work very flexible hours

All leads and training provided Send 2 page CV to info@hpmlimpopo.co.za or Fax: 086 663 4892

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Polokwane Municipality offers challenging opportunities, competitive packages and fringe benefits (Pension, Medical Aid and Housing Allowance). Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, and council's employment equity plan. For this reason we require that Race, Gender and Disability status be specified. NOTE: Suitable candidates will be subjected to a Personnel suitability check (Criminal record, Citizenship, credit record, qualifications verification and employment verifications).Where applicable candidates will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge test. Closing Date: 20 March 2014 Time: 12H30 Detailed CV's with a signed covering letter quoting the relevant position applied for ID and certified copies of qualifications should be hand delivered on the 8th floor office no 802 or ground floor at the Civic Centre Cnr Landross Mare Street & Bodenstein Street, Polokwane 0699.P O Box 111, Polokwane, 0700 If you are applying for more than 1 position please submit separate applications for each. Should you not hear from us within three months of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. We thank all applicants for the interest shown.

Polokwane Municipality is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Mrs TC Mametja Municipal Manager

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Montego Pet Nutrition is a leader in the pet nutrition field and currently has an opportunity for a Marketing Representative. The Representative will be responsible for servicing existing clients and recruiting new clients within the larger Limpopo area

Description This designation within Montego Pet Nutrition will be responsibile for servicing clients and liaising with the Company depot within the specific area. Essential Functions

Essential responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Servicing existing clientele base • Source new business opportunities • Clientele service and maintenance through building strong relationships. • Administration of various marketing systems • Building brand awareness through training interventions of clientele and staff • Manage and distribute point of sale

Requirements: • • • • • • •

Matric or Equivalent. Should have a strong understanding of customer and market dynamics. Should be fluent in English and Afrikaans. Must be intuitive and dynamic. Must be prepared to travel. Must be honest and hard working. Previous sales or marketing experience would be beneficial.

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The candidate must have strong sales abilities. The candidate must also have strong problem resolution abilities. A competitive salary package will be offered.

Closing date: Friday 13 March 2014 at 12:00 Please e-mail your CV and letter of application to hr@montego.co.za for attention Roland Calitz No late applications will be considered. No correspondence will be entered into with unsuccessful applicants.

Driven and dynamic Project Administrator to join a Multi-Skilled Company. This position is based in Polokwane and requires strong leadership ability and strategic thinking. Responsible for planning, organising, and coordinating the administrative function of the project ensuring that the project team is tracking to meet the specified deadlines. The function is the right hand to the General Manager ensuring that all information is accessible to the relevant stakeholders at the relevant time. Responsible for planning, organising, and coordinating the administrative function of the project ensuring that the project team is tracking to meet the specified deadlines. The function is the right hand to the Project Manager ensuring that all information is accessible to the relevant stakeholders at the relevant time.

Key Responsibilities: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Communicate with appropriate team members and general managers/clients on status and deliverables Making enquiries verbally or in writing about a product or service Contacting a customer to check satisfaction Instructing others to follow process and comply with company procedures Making a spoken case for a course of action and arguing a case in a formal meeting or session Weekly feedback to General Manager and/or CEO Correspondence with support functions on issues like payroll, timesheets, events coordination, meetings etc Weekly 1:1s with General Manager providing feedback on the team’s performance, non-compliance and tracking to weekly work plans Drafting documents and briefs and coordinating and attending project team meetings Prepare agendas and take minutes Brief General Manager and/or CEO before all client meetings Breaking down a procedure into logical steps and identifying red flags/problems Critically examining information for accuracy/quality Interpreting information (e.g. to simplify or explain) Analysing written in formation i.e. project plans, schedules, minutes, etc Drive effective knowledge gathering and dissemination within the business to promote informed decision making processes Reading a complex plan or diagram and asking questions to establish information required Listening to arguments or evidence and verbal reports from subordinates Scanning written information for useful content Maintain the storage facility (repository) of all key business information, both hard copies and electronic Maintaining detailed records on Liquid Planner Compilation and collation of information Searching literature or other data sources Scanning written information for useful content Controlling document flow information and achieving documents Responsible for administration and coordination of the project team, and the documentation that goes with it Ensure that company policies and procedures are adhered to Assist the General Manager to track and monitor performance against the project deliverables taking into consideration quality, budget and time Assist General Manager with compilation and review of work plans Regular reviews with project team(s), regarding status of client projects, which highlight actions needed to ensure project objectives are achieved Ensure they staff meet objectives within deadlines ensuring that all staff maintain accurate timesheets Assist Manager with early recognition of the high-risk areas of a project Planning a logical sequence of events or tasks Time sheets and work plans are completed and submitted on time Conduct project analysis, research and reporting as directed by management

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Relevant Degree/Diploma – desirable Project Management Programme Qualification - desirable 5 years’ experience in Project Administration / Management Understanding of Project Management MS Office skills essential Client-facing skillset

Only hand delivered applications submitted before Friday, 14 March 2014 at 11:00 will be considered. Physical Address: 83 Kruger Street | Polokwane | 0699 Enquiries are to be directed to NE Modise (General Manager) at 015 297 4511

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Smaller provinces descend on Polokwane for swimming gala WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Swimmers from Mpumalanga and North West visited Polokwane for the inaugural Interprovincial Swimming Championship held at the Polokwane swimming pool on Friday and Saturday. The organiser of the swimming gala, Adrie Booysen said the event was held for the first time to cater for the smaller provinces falling under the banner of Swimming South Africa. Local swimmers dominated the gala and Limpopo won the event with 4 711 points, followed by Mpumalanga (4 112) and North West (2 574). PEPPS Grade 8 swimmer, Laura Lennox put up the best individual performance in the u.14 Girls 50 m breaststroke event. The Victor

Ludorum trophy was shared by Limpopo’s Ude Fuchs and Morné van der Bank. Sulé van der Merwe and Vanessa van Rooyen from Limpopo were also joint winners of the Victrix Ludorum award.

Victrix Ludorum winner, Sulé van der Merwe in action during the girls u.17 butterfly event.

Photos: Warren Blunt

Members of the victorious Limpopo boys u.10 individual medley relay team are Don Hunter, Ayden Jordaan, Maynard Kleynhans and Ockert Schoeman. The winning members of the Limpopo girls u.10 individual medley relay team are Marjoné de Beer, Kristen Lottering, Raudeen van Wyk and Marizele Schoeman.

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Duly instructed by our valued clients, Lepelle-nkumpi Municipality we will sell the following items per public auction on Thursday,

27 March at 10:30 at Municipal Offices in Lebowakgomo. Machinery: 3 x Graders, lawn mowers etc. Vehicles: Various cars and bakkies. 3 x Toyota Hiluxes, 3 x Nissan Tiidas, 2 x VW Golfs, Nissan Navara. Loose assets: Office furniture, computers, office chairs, credenzas, printers, filing cabinets and much more.

Viewing date: Wednesday, 26 March 2014 from 09:00 to 16:00

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

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

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The PEPPS athletes that participated in Saturday’s Limpopo High Schools Athletics Championships are in front Correta Mtebule, Kamogelo Mamabolo, Desireé Buys and Nicolas Jansen. At the back are Rick Proctor (HOD Sport), Douglas Spencer, Maredi Mphahlele and Michael Gelderman. Plot 6, Palmietfontein Sel: 083 758 9231 Sel: 083 648 3282 Fax: 086 582 6139 Epos: ark@xnets.co.za

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MEUBELS: Groot hoeveelheid repo-meubels. Sitkamerstelle, televisiestelle (‘flat screens”), hoëtroustelle, skootrekenaars, rekenaars, selfone, hangkaste, kombuiskasstelle, slaapkamerstelle, yskaste, vrieskaste, muureenhede, dubbelbed- en koninginbasisstelle, koffietafels, eetkamerstelle en nog vele meer items, te veel om op te noem. ANDERE: Egte leer sitkamerstelle, plasma TV-eenhede, glas- en leerafwerking-eetkamerstelle, slaapkamerstelle, kantoorstoele en nog vele meer , te veel om op te noem. VOORWAARDES: Kontant of bankgewaarborgde tjeks of internetbetalings (internetfasiliteit beskikbaar by kantoor) dieselfde dag van die veiling. Geen uitsondering sal gemaak word nie. AFSLAERSNOTA: Besigtiging Vrydag, 7 Maart 2014. Moenie hierdie veiling misloop nie! Registrasiefooi van R1 000.00 is betaalbaar. Items is in baie goeie toestand. Baie mooi voorraad. Geen waarborg op items nie. BTW is betaalbaar op alle REPO-MEUBELS. Die afslaer behou die reg voor om enige items by te voeg of te onttrek sonder enige kennisgewing. BAIE BELANGRIK: INDIEN TELEVISIESTELLE GEKOOP WORD MOET ‘N TELEVISIELISENSIE GETOON WORD VOORDAT TELEVISIES GELAAI MAG WORD. Alle items moet verkoop word en gelaai word nie later as Maandag 10 Maart 2014 nie. VIR ENIGE NAVRAE KONTAK ESTELLE DE BEER 083 648 3282.

even athletes from PEPPS participated in the Limpopo High Schools Athletics Championships that was held on Saturday at the old Peter Mokaba Stadium.

This is the first time in the school’s history that seven athletes have qualified for the event. Michael Gelderman participated in the u.19 Boys 110 m hurdles, Douglas Spencer in the u.19 Boys high jump and Coretta Mtebule in the u.19 Girls high jump. Maredi

Mphahlele competed in the u.17 Boys triple jump and 110 m hurdles and Kamogelo Mamabolo in the u.17 Girls triple jump and long jump. Nicolas Jansen took part in the u.15 Boys 100 m hurdles and was joined by Desireé Buys in the u.15 Girls 90 m hurdles event.

Limpopo Tyres racing sponsorship bears early fruit truck, a relationship that enters its third season. They will be joined by two additional partners, Limpopo Tyres Polokwane as official tyre supplier The Elegant Fuel Cross to the team and the Oil Shoppe Country Motor Racing team is looking forward to as the oil and lube supplier for the another successful season season. Together with all the exin the Donaldson Cross isting partners, the team is looking Country Motor Racing forward to great success starting Championship in 2014 with the first race in Harrismith in with the announcement the Free State over the weekend. of two new sponsors from The new partnership seems Photo: Supplied Limpopo this year. to be heading for glory in 2014 The Elegant Fuel Cross Country Racing team, with ofElegant fuel will enter ficial tyre sponsor Limpopo Tyres Polokwane, won the judging by their victory over the the new racing season as first race in the Special Vehicle category of the RFS 450 weekend in the RFS 450 Off-Road the principle sponsors to race in Harrismith. They beat the Off-Road race in Harrismith over the weekend. the Sullwald Racing team reigning champions, Evan Hutchwith the father and son combination of Vehicle category. The team also enjoys ison and Danie Stassen in the Motorite Quinton and Kallie Sullwald campaignfurther support by Faith Wheels as ofBat after a terrific battle over the two ing in their Bat Venom in the Special ficial supporters of the team’s service days of the race.

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Duly instructed by our valued clients, Greater tzaneen Municipality we will sell the following items per public auction on Wednesday,

19 March at 10:30 at electrical workshop, Kudu Street, tzaneen.

Office equipment: Office chairs, desks, credenzas, filing cabinets, computers and much more. Scrap metal: Transformers and more. Vehicles: 3 x trailers, 25 x trucks, 4 x sedans, 28 x bakkies, JCB front-end loader, lawnmowers and much more. trucks: 7 x Mitsubishi Canter, 3 x Ford Triton, 4 x Mercedes-Benz trucks, 2 x Toyota Hino, 2 x Dyna, 3 x Isuzu Trucks. Bakkies: 3 x Toyota Hilux, 9 x Isuzu KB, 2 x Ford Ranger, 4 x Mazda, 3 x Colt, 2 x Hyundai. Sedans: 2 x VW Golfs, 3 x Mazda 323.

Viewing date: tuesday, 18 March 2014 from 09:00 to 16:00

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>> New protocols for funding will be implemented

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he newly formed Limpopo Sports Confederation (LSC), previously known as the Sport Council held a media briefing last Wednesday on the status of sport in the province and the 2014/15 programme of action taking sport forward in Limpopo. Due to the new policies governing sport in the country and in line with the National Sport and Recreation Plan updated in 2012 and the provincial strategy on improving performance, it was resolved that the Limpopo Academy of Sport (Las) board should be dissolved as a matter of urgency. All functions of Las politically and administratively will be transferred to the LCF and new modules worked out for

the new transition to take place. This should not take more than 90 days, according the LCF Public Relations Officer Abel Rakoma. The President of LSC, Joe Mahomole said new protocols for funding will be implemented and only members of good standing, and those that have submitted a programme of action which can be monitored, would be assisted financially in the 2014/15 sports season. The Confederation also assisted five athletes with Presidential bursaries to pursue their academic development. Mahomole said the Limpopo Sports Awards has been reinstated following a joint working commission with the Department Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) and LSC. He reiterated that the relationship between DSAC and LSC has improved tremendously and bodes well

for the future of sport in the province. Regarding the current budget of R1,69 million for the 2013/14 financial year, Mahomole said after sport entities submitted their budget projections for March it was clear that the funding allocated to LSC will be adequately spent before the end of the current financial year. Joe Mahomole, President of the newly formed Limpopo Sports Confederation.

Title dream ends in defeat for “The Ninja” day’s Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC) 27 tournament at Carnival City’s Big Top Arena when he was knocked out after 38 seconds by current lightweight champion, Leon “Iron Lion” Mynhardt. Naumann launched an attack as soon as the bell sounded on Thursday night but Mynhardt weathered the initial storm to come back strongly in the opening seconds of the first round. After defending Naumann’s PHOTO: SUPPLIED initial blitz of punches and kicks, the “Iron Lion” unleashed Local mixed martial arts fighter Frederich “The Ninja” Naumann pictured at Ramsgate a trio of his own punches, to leave Naumann flat on his back with his children Rheinn and Mieka after in front of a packed crowd. his loss to Leon Mynhardt at the EFC Africa “I don’t like to talk outside of event at Carnival City last Thursday. the ring,” Mynhardt said after the fight, following a week filled with WARREN BLUNT words on social media from both >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com camps ahead of the bout. Naumann suffered his first defeat There was no glory for Polokwane in five fights since joining the EFC based Mixed Martial Artist, Frederich Africa circuit last year and has vowed “The Ninja” Naumann at last Thurs-

to come back even stronger. He made big waves in his debut fight on 1 March 2013 against Peter Nyide in the EFC 18 event at Carnival City, when he won by submitting his opponent with a Triangle-choke/Jawbreaker combination to win the Submission of the Night award ahead of more experienced fighters plying their trade in EFC Africa. In his second fight Naumann defeated David van Schalkwyk before beating Johan van Staden in the EFC 21 event. After his devastating knockout of former welterweight champion Dallas Jakobi in the EFC 22 tournament during his fourth fight, “The Ninja” was granted the opportunity to challenge Mynhardt for the EFC Africa lightweight title. After his defeat last Thursday, Naumann is presently recovering from a fractured sinus cavity with his family in Ramsgate on the South Coast. He thanked his family and friends on social media on Tuesday for being such an awesome support group.

Tuiswedstryd Saterdag vir Noordelikes in Cell C Gemeenskapbeker WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Die BB Truck & Tractor Noordelike Rugbyklub (Noordelikes) skop Saterdag in die eerste rondte van die Cell C Gemeenskapbeker kompetisie teen die besoekende Boksburg Rugbyklub in Ladanna af. Die Noordelikes se Gemeenskapsbeker-spangroep oefen sedert November verlede jaar saam en hoop om vanjaar beter te vaar in die taai

klubkompetisie wat uit al die land se top rugbyklubs bestaan, buiten die universiteite wat in hul eie kompetisie meeding. Dit sal die tweede keer wees dat Noordelikes vir die provinsie in die kompetisie as die kampioene van die Boet Fick Senior-liga uitdraf. Limpopo se kampioenspan is verlede jaar in die ligarondtes van die kompetisie uitgeskakel. Noordelikes is in groep-C met Centurion Rugbyklub, Brakpan Rugbyklub, Boksburg Rugbyklub en Roses United

Rugbyklub van die Boland. Na Saterdag se tuiswedstryd teen Boksburg het Noordelikes volgende Saterdag ‘n moeilike wegwedstryd teen Centurion Rugbyklub. Die span se nuwe afrigter, Fred Romijn sê die spangees is goed en die spelers is deeglik voorberei vir Saterdag se wedstryd. “Geen wedstryd in die kompetisie is maklik nie, maar ons hoop om met ‘n oorwinning teen Boksburg weg te stap.” Die wedstryd begin om 17:00.

Official results of regional oval meeting only available next week Results from Saturday’s much anticipated Motorsport South Africa (MSA) Regional meeting at the Polokwane Oval Club have yet

to be verified by MSA after rain caused havoc at the event. The meeting was well-attended by local oval racing enthusiasts despite the downpour and the results will be published in next week’s edition of Polokwane Observer.

PHOTOS: WARREN BLUNT

The sprint cars proved to popular with local oval racing enthusiasts at the regional meeting that was hosted by the Polokwane Oval Club on Saturday. Left: A full line-up of cars participated in Saturday’s practise session for the regional meeting at the Polokwane Oval Race Track.

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Charné Hartley maak berekende skuiwe op die skaakbord >> Wil professionele skaakspeler word >> Bestudeer nege boeke om haar spel te bevorder RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com “Skaak is groot pret. Daar is geen groter plesier as om die woord skaakmat te sê sodra jy jou opponent se koning vasgepen het nie. Ek kyk altyd eerste op na my pa as ek weet daar is geen uitkomkans vir my opponent nie,” sê Charné Hartley. Die tienjarige leerder van Curro Heuwelkruin laat haar nie van stryk bring deur opponente wanneer hulle om ‘n skaakbord sit nie. Sy dink deeglik na oor elke skuif en beplan strategies om haar teenstanders op hul herrie te gee. Sedert vierjarige ouderdom boer sy en haar pa, Allen om die skaakbord waar hy haar die fynere kunsies en tegnieke leer om koelkop die regte besluite te neem en skuiwe te maak sonder om haar koning of koningin in ‘n kwesbare posisie te plaas. Haar toewyding en wil om voortdurend te verbeter om die beste te wees, werp duidelik vrugte af.

Sy is in Desember gekies om van 30 Maart tot 6 April aan die Suid-Afrikaanse Geslote Skaakkampioenskappe in Stellenbosch deel te neem. “Slegs 18 skaakspelers is landwyd gekies om hul onderskeie provinsies in die o.12ouderdomsgroep te verteenwoordig,” sê sy trots en sien duidelik met groot verwagting uit na die toernooi. Vir verjaarsdae en Kersfees kry sy skaakboeke as geskenke. “Ek het nou al nege boeke wat ek bestudeer en waaruit ek leer om die regte skuiwe te maak,” sê die strateeg wat beplan om eendag professioneel skaak te speel.” Sy reken die belangrikste is om kop te hou en ten minste drie of vier skuiwe vooruit te beplan. “Jy moet ook flink dink en op jou hoede wees as jou opponent ‘n onverwagse skuif maak sodat jy dadelik ‘n teenaanval gereed het. Dit is belangrik om konstant te vra hoekom hy of sy ‘n spesifieke skuif maak en die bord ten alle tye te analiseer. Die belangrikste van alles is om die spel te geniet.” Sy sê haar senuwees is gedaan voor ‘n spel en dat die vlinders in haar maag net nie kan weggaan nie. Haar raad aan ander is om daagliks te oefen. “Pak die stukke uit en speel teen jouself as daar niemand anders is nie. Dit is soos enige ander sportsoort – oefen hard en jy sal

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sukses behaal.” Charné en haar pa speel elke aand na aandete. “My pa is ‘n baie goeie skaakspeler. Ek kan hom nie wen nie, maar gee hom minstens ‘n harde tyd,” lag sy. Haar akademiese prestasies spreek ook van Charné se toewyding. “Ek het aan die einde van verlede jaar 95% vir Afrikaans en 98% vir wiskunde behaal. Ek kry gewoonlik 100% vir wiskunde en het ‘n gemiddeld van 91% op my rapport en probeer om ‘n gemiddelde prestasie van meer as 90% te handhaaf.” As sy nie skaak oefen nie is sy op die sportveld bedrywig of besig met kultuuraktiwiteite soos klavierlesse en redenaars. Sy speel hokkie en netbal, is deel van die skool se eerste tennisspan en wil vanjaar ook jukskei begin speel. Sy het onlangs na die distrikkampioenskappe in die 80 m deurgedring. Charné het haar dank teenoor haar afrigter, Frans Badenhorst vir sy leiding en ondersteuning uitgespreek.

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Charné Hartley van Curro Heuwelkruin gaan haar staal in die Suid-Afrikaanse Geslote Skaakkampioenskappe wys.

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