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Tiener glo by skool gemolesteer Die departement van onderwys het gister (Woensdag) bevestig dat ‘n ondersoek by Generaal Piet Joubertskool plaasvind waar ‘n opvoeder na bewering ‘n leergestremde tienerseun, wat saam met sy gesin op die koshuisperseel woon, gemolesteer het. Die erg getraumatiseerde seun wat nie ‘n leerder van die skool is nie en tussen 16 en 17 jaar oud is, het glo dadelik sy stiefpa, ‘n kollega van die verdagte, van die voorval op 6 Maart vertel waarna die departement ingelig is. Die seun is op 10 Maart deur ‘n mediese praktisyn ondersoek en ‘n mediese verslag is na die polisie verwys. Departementele woordvoerder, Paena Galane het bevestig dat die onderwyser op verpligte verlof geplaas is en dat sy lot beslis sal word na die uitreiking van ‘n sielkundige verslag en

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No attempt to avoid crash with truck idling on solid lines dividing lanes l Accused appears in court as country mourns l

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deur ‘n muur gebars. Konstruksiewerkers het vinnig besef wat aangaan, die man platgetrek en vasgebind. De Villiers sê sekuriteitswagte by ‘n sekuriteitskompleks het hom laat weet dat die verdagte, wat vir ‘n geruime tyd deur wagte dopgehou en van diefstal verdink word, die kompleks met ‘n motor verlaat. “Ons het vroeër die oggend ‘n oproep gehad van ‘n inwoner wie se skootrekenaar gesteel is. Ek is dadelik na die kompleks en het die verdagte in De Wetrylaan in die rigting van DieMeerstraat sien ry, langs hom ingetrek en gevra dat hy moet stop sodat ek hom ‘n paar vrae kan vra, maar hy het omgedraai en weggejaag,” sê De Villiers. De Villiers het die vermeende dief agternagesit tot waar hy beheer oor sy voertuig verloor het. Sy hande en voete is met toue vasgebind en die polisie is ontbied. Die man het glo die skootrekenaar by die motor se venster uitgegooi. Polokwane polisie se kommunikasiehoof, Ntobeng Phala kon teen druktyd nie die voorval bevestig nie.

Tiener glo by skool gemolesteer Van bl 1 Ten spyte van die voorval is opvoeders glo nie ingelig oor die prosedure wat deur die skool, beheerliggaam of die departement gevolg word nie. “Ons voel ons het die reg om te weet wat die situasie is omdat ons die leerders wil beskerm en wil weet hoe om die gebeure te interpreteer.” Pieterse wou nie kommentaar oor die voorval lewer nie en het Polokwane Observer na die onderwysdepartement verwys. Daar is glo ‘n saak by die polisie aanhangig gemaak, maar die provinsiale en plaaslike polisie kon nie bevestig of daar wel so saak geopen is nie.

Toyota Corolla Car of the Year finalist Polokwane Observer last week reported that the Toyota Corolla 1,4 D4-D Prestige was announced Wesbank/South African Guild of Motoring Journalists (SAGMJ) 2015 Car of the Year. The Toyota Corolla is however only a finalist and the Car of the Year expected to be announced yesterday (Wednesday) evening during a gala event in Gauteng. Polokwane Observer would like to apologise for any misunderstanding caused.

Polisie slaan toe op dwelms in woonbuurt RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com

olisie het ‘n deurbraak gemaak toe ‘n onbekende aantal nyaope, die bekende dwelm wat uit ‘n mengsel van heroïne en dagga saamgestel is, by ‘n huis in Ivypark gevind is. Polisie het Dinsdag op die huis in Monarchstraat in die nuwe uitbreiding van Ivypark toegeslaan. Die deurbraak is vermoedelik gemaak na ‘n intense ondersoek deur die polisie die afgelope tyd. Met Polokwane Observer se aankoms by die huis was twee geboeide verdagtes reeds in die vangwa terwyl die polisie nog besig was om die huis binne te deursoek. Lede van die georganiseerde misdaad- sowel as die hondeeenheid was deel van die operasie. ‘n Polisieoffisier op die toneel het gesê ‘n groot hoeveel-

heid van dié dwelm is op die perseel gevind. Westenburg polisiewoordvoerder, Mohlaka Mashiane het die voorval bevestig en gesê ‘n saak van die besit van dwelms is geopen en word ondersoek. Die twee aangekeerdes is beide plaaslike inwoners en sal na verwagting vandag (Donderdag) in die Polokwane Landdroshof verskyn. “Ons kan nie nou al sê of die huis as stoorplek of vir vervaardigingsdoeleindes van dwelms gebruik word nie omdat dit deel van die ondersoek vorm. Daar is ook nog geen aanduiding waar die dwelms vandaan kom of waar dit moontlik versprei word nie,” sê Mashiane. Die straatwaarde van die dwelms sal ook eers later bepaal kan word. Nyaope is ‘n onwettige dwelm en die komponente om dit saam te stel verskil van plek tot plek. Gerugte is dat sommige samestellings van nyaope selfs anti-retrovirale middels, melkpoeier en rottegif kan bevat. Onttrekkingsimtome kan lewensbedreigend wees en selfs die dood veroorsaak.

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Polisie slaan toe op die huis in Monarc straat, Ivypark waar ‘n groot hoeveelheid nyaope Dinsdag gevind is.

Twee nooddienswerkers in afsonderlike gevalle oorlede RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com

en provinsiale reddingswerk betrokke. Dennison sê die dood van beide personeellede laat ‘n groot leemte in die plaaslike nooddiensbedryf. “Hulle bydrae tot die gemeenskap sal nooit vergeet word nie. Dit is hartseer om twee van ons beste personeellede kort na mekaar te verloor,” sê hy. ‘n Roudiens is reeds gister (Woensdag) by die Polokwane Provinsiale Hospitaal gehou waarna hulle privaat begrawe sal word.

Die stad se nooddienste rou na die dood van twee nooddienswerkers, George Mphahlele (40) en Anthony van der Sandt (44) in twee afsonderlike voorvalle oor die naweek. Mphahlele is Vrydagaand in ‘n botsing op die Tzaneen-verbypad dood toe sy bakkie trompop met ‘n vragmotor gebots het. Volgens Emergency Medical Services (EMS) se operasionele bestuurder, David Dennison het Mphahlele se bakkie kop-aan-kop met ‘n stadigbewegende vragmotor gebots. “Dit is nie duidelik wat tot die botsing gelei het nie, maar Mphahlele is op slag dood. Die botsing het net na 20:00 gebeur toe Mphahlele op pad huis toe was nadat hy by die lugvleuel van die nooddienste, AMS werksaam was,” sê Dennison. Hy was sedert 2004 by EMS werksaam. FOTO’S: VERSKAF Van der Sandt is Saterdagoggend George Mphahlele en Anthony van der Sandt, aan ‘n hartaanval oorlede. Hy was vir beide nooddienswerkers is die naweek in afson baie jare by EMS se opleidingsentrum derlike gevalle oorlede.

City’s water supply under severe strain >> Dap Naude line burst and damage at Olifantspoort plant >> High lying areas without water BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com The pipeline supplying water to the city from Dap Naudé Dam has been shut down to allow repairs due to a burst suffered by the line, while at the same time, a damaged cable in the transformer yard at the Olifantspoort water treatment plant resulted in power failure thus putting the plant out of operation. This resulted in reservoir levels being low irrespective of the water being pumped in. Tidimalo Chuene, Marketing and Communications Manager of the municipality, says that the low reservoir levels and continued high

usage may result in high lying areas like Flora Park, Serala View, Ster Park, Seshego and the inner city being without water or experiencing shortages. “Residents and members of the public are urged to use water sparingly in order for the reservoir to remain stable, whilst repairs are continuing at the pipeline. The community is urged to limit water consumption to immediate household needs and avoid irrigation of gardens, filling swimming pools and washing cars. The municipality is committed to ensure that the pipeline and cable are fixed as soon as possible to ensure adequate supply of water to all,” says Chuene. Residents affected by shortages as a result of low levels, may report it to the municipality at 015 290 2376/2001/2002 to facilitate the proper deployment of water tankers to the affected areas. Despite several requests, the municipality on Tuesday and Wednesday, failed to provide the reservoir levels at time of going to print.

Substation upgrade to affect electricity supply BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com Consumers of electricity in the city may face load shedding today (Thursday) as the municipality and Eskom intend undertaking major maintenance works to upgrade the Silica electricity substation to capacitate it to carry more load that will ensure that the city has a firm and stable supply at all times. According to Tidimalo Chuene, Marketing and Communications Manager of the municipality, this is a necessary process to allow Eskom to energise the new transformer at Silica substation that will supply the Municipality from a new bus-bar. The upgrading of this substation will be conducted between 06:00 and 18:00 and will affect the supply of electricity. “The process of upgrading the facility would normally require for a bigger part of the city to be shut off over the duration of

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the maintenance work. To avoid businesses and residences being shut off for a longer period, the municipality will implement a stage 3 shedding schedule during the period of maintenance. This will ensure shorter periods of down time. The substation was constructed for purposes of providing electricity during 2010 and it is now upgraded to create a second supply point to strengthen supply to the city area,” says Chuene. The municipality advises members of the public and residents to switch off their electrical appliances and geysers during this period in order to avoid damage. Any open wires should be considered as live. The stage 3 shedding schedule is available on the municipality’s website: www. polokwane.gov.za. For more information on the schedule, the municipality may be contacted on 015 290 2490.

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Briewe / Letters School Governing Bodies elections

ANONYMOUS WRITES: “Some were dressed to impress, others came in shorts and tekkies or just plain work clothes. That was the fashion criteria at this year’s school governing body elections. It looked like the Serengeti. Lions, hyenas, buffalo and even innocent little zebras are all coming together in groups; discussing tactics. It was also the most open public display of teachers gossiping about parents, in particular the nominated parents. Who should be part of their world for the next three years? Who will make the biggest impact and who will not let the school down? When you observe all of this you can only try to understand the importance of school governing bodies. Is it a fashion statement, the next step for you in climbing the social ladder or really about making a difference? If you are one of the many nominated par-

ents in this country and you truly wish to take your school to the next level, the hope is that you were voted in. If not, do not let your talents die or go to waste. Be actively part of school life and in what happens there. There is an urban legend about a so-called Difficult Parents List at each school; those who dare to speak up, those who dare try to bring about change and those who want a brighter better future for their children. If you made this “list”, feel fortunate. Everything you do from now can only impress the school, even if this is not your goal. To all the school governing bodies out there: be the change we need in today’s society to uplift our children. If you are in the fortunate position that your school is doing well, reach out to other school governing bodies to uplift and raise the education bar all around. Happy governing.”

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Bendor Extension 100 kicks off with first 25 units

>> Twenty units per month for next two years planned BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com

he Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (Coghsta) is well on track with the delivery of housing in Bendor Extension 100. During a media breakfast hosted on site by the department last Thursday, MEC Makoma Makhurupetje confirmed their resolve and commitment in addressing the overarching triple challenges of unemployment, poverty and inequality. “Our government is committed to overcome all the obstacles hindering housing delivery by engaging constructively with all relevant stakeholders and to develop and strengthen strategic partnerships with all role players in the human settlements delivery value chain. The contextual realities of any locale must therefore be central to any consideration regarding the desirability and form of housing options. The dynamic nature of our department requires us to comprehensively address the overwhelming needs and expectations of our downtrodden people. Given the magnitude of the housing backlog we are experiencing, collective efforts are needed to radically transform the socio economic landscape of our province,” Makhurupetje said. Referring to the housing development in Bendor Extension 100, she said: “We take this opportunity to thank our strategic stakeholders who made it possible for us to be witnesses of this epoch making event of realising the clarion call in the Freedom Charter which assert that there shall be shelter, security and comfort for all. Given the magnitude of the housing backlog we are experiencing, collective efforts The first completed housing unit in Bendor Extension 100.

are needed to radically transform the socio economic landscape of our province”. Makhurupetje emphasised that empowerment through access to decent PHOTOS: BARRY VILJOEN housing, Cooperative Governance, Human skills deSettlements and Traditional velopment, Affairs Makoma Makhurupetje safe water, addresses guests at the media sanitation, breakfast. affordable energy and cohesive and vibrant communities are all important as we continue to serve the people. The availability and access to these services have a potential of restoring the dignity of people and as servants of the people we must deliver on each and every one of them without fail or excuses. “This is what Madiba would want us to do. He delivered freedom and it’s time for us to deliver these basic services,” Makhurupetje said. The MEC took the opportunity to congratulate the newly appointed Limpopo Housing Tribunal which is appointed to harmonise relationships between landlords and tenants and the Housing Advisory Panel which must advise the Department on viability of all housing development plans in the province. Salim Ayob, Director of Mabone Building Contractors, who is responsible for the building of the housing units, told guests that 661 units will be built at a rate of 20 units per month. There will be seven different styles of units that will include one, two and three bedroom units with one or two bathrooms. Stand alone units, double story apartments and rental units will also be provided. “Bendor Extension 100 will be a security complex with a body corporate,” Ayob concluded. Martie van Rooyen may be contacted on 074 171 3211 or visit www.coghsta.limpopo. gov.za for further information.

SACP intervention to benefit elderly mother, neighbours YOLANDE NEL >>observer.yolande@gmail.com An elderly mother of four and her neighbours stand to benefit from the intended intervention by the South African Communist Party (SACP) offered to her humble dwelling during a visit to Greenside Extension 44 on Friday afternoon. Leadership, members and supporters of the provincial party structure and that of its alliance partners were in the neighbourhood for a provincial memorial of Moses Kotane and JB Marks, whose remains were recently returned to South Africa, held at Greenside Primary School late afternoon. Prior to converging at the hall on the school premises, they first took part in an outreach programme that provided for visits to households requiring intervention and home-based care and drop-in centres in the immediate surrounds as well as Extensions 71, 76, 78 and Disteneng.

In the bare space outside Railo Chuene’s meagre one-bedroom shack on a stand along a winding dusty path about a block from the primary school, SACP Provincial Secretary Gilbert Kganyago gave the undertaking that the local party branch would volunteer their services to assist her. He pledged labour to make bricks for constructing a house before the arrival of winter. According to him it would be an example of communities helping each other in making a difference in their lives. Kganyago afterwards mentioned he was touched to realise that they still had a lot to do to improve the living standards of the working class. He said they would want to see living conditions – as in Chuene’s case - change for the better. “It is a good thing that she is trying to do something and we want to build on that.” Kganyago said they would await a programme from the local SACP branch, but by the end of June the four houses should be completed and occupied. PHOTO: YOLANDE NEL

Greenside Extension 44 dweller Railo Chuene explains her plight to South African Communist Party (SACP) Provincial Secretary Gilbert Kganyago.

Gesamentlike opruimingspoging werp vrugte af ELNA ESTERHUYSEN >>observer.elna@gmail.com Twintig lede van die Edwel Gemeenskapspolisiëringsforum in samewerking met die SAPD en plaaslike munisipaliteit het Maandag rommelgrouers en strooiers in Welgelegen en Eduanpark vasgevat. Volgens die forum bekom grouers só vertroulike inligting van huiseienaars wat in daaropvolgende misdade in die buurte handig te pas kom. Die vullissakke word oopgelaat of oopgeskeur wat rommelstrooiery tot gevolg het. Die trollies, wat die eiendom van die

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Kettingwinkel-trollies en persoonlike inligting van inwoners van Welgelegen en Eduanpark word Maandag deur die polisie, munisipale amptenare en Edwel gemeenskapspolisiëringslede gekonfiskeer.

onderskeie kettingwinkels is, word ingespan om die kwaaddoeners se misdadige optrede te bevorder.

“Daar is beslag gelê op 12 waentjies en vyf moontlike verdagtes is deur die polisie gearresteer,” sê Edwel-bestuurslede.

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The wreck of the ministerial vehicle.

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The graphics of a reconstructed accident scene show the Volkswagen Touareg and truck at the time of impact. Insert 1: One of the last photos Polokwane Observer published of the late Collins Chabane. The image was captured during the recent Marula Festival in Phalaborwa. Insert 2: The late Lesiba Samuel Sekele. Insert 3: The late Marene Lawrence Lentsoane.

The truck after the collision with the ministerial 4x4.

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Accused Amukelani Rikhotso in the dock on Tuesday morning.

tartling interpretations derived from an expert reconstruction and assessment of the scene of the accident that claimed the lives of Public Service and Administration Minister Collins Chabane and his two protectors in the early hours of Sunday, could allay initial assumptions that the surviving truck driver is the only one allegedly to be blamed for the horror crash. The accused appeared in court at a time of a country joined in mourning and emotions running high over human factors possibly leading to the gruesome accident that killed Chabane and VIP protectors Lesiba Samuel Sekele and Marene Lawrence Lentsoane. The case against Amukelani Rikhotso (29) was postponed in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court to 10 April for further investigation. He appeared on three charges of culpable homicide and one of reckless and negligent driving. Rhikotso, who reportedly hails from Giyani, was not granted bail. He was represented by Erwin Sethole and Mohamed Shaik was on the bench. The previous day the African National Congress (ANC) in Limpopo gathered outside Frans Mohlala House in Polokwane with flowers and to sign a book of condolences, which is expected to be available until tomorrow (Friday). Discussing factors that could have led

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to the crash, attorney and forensic accident reconstruction expert Philip Smit, told Polokwane Observer the Nissan truck, weighing about six tons at the time, was idling in a stationary position across the solid line separating opposing lanes when hit by the oncoming white Volkswagen Touareg driven by Chabane’s one protector. Smit, who attended to the scene a short while after the collision occurred, said the driver of the truck had partially made a U-turn in the road but was prevented from completing the turn by another truck on the opposite side of the road. It was alleged that the suspect had to lend help to the driver of the stranded truck on the roadside. Smit further established that the Touareg hit the truck on the right hand side, behind the rear axle of the truck. Photos taken afterwards reveal that the truck was equipped with reflector strips visible from a distance of at least 500 metres. Smit explained that the driver of the ministerial vehicle had seemingly neither applied brakes nor attempted to swerve to avoid a collision on approaching the truck. Smit also confirmed that even though the Touareg was equipped with an anti-lock-brake system, the tyres of the vehicle would have caused visible friction marks on the road if the brakes were applied such as for an emergency stop. He added that considering the initial marks of impact on the surface of the road, the force with which the truck was hit was extreme and the pre-crash speed extremely high. It resulted in the 4x4 colliding with the truck and landing

under it, the impact thereof so severe that it seemingly caused the truck to take a 270° clockwise rotation. It came to a standstill approximately 25 metres away, he said. According to him the truck was completely forced into the air as the Touareg ploughed in underneath the truck. He further pointed out that the ministerial 4x4 came to a standstill against the crash barrier on the right hand side of the road, an estimated 80 metres from the area of impact. The force with which the vehicle hit the barrier caused the barrier to be displaced to the right by approximately half a metre, according to Smit. He reckoned there was ample space for the fast-moving Touareg to pass in the far left lane or even the left hand shoulder of the road to avoid a collision. This was corroborated by another independent expert who spoke to Polokwane Observer on condition of anonymity. Assessing the available visuals and graphics, he came to the conclusion that in spite of the high speed at which the state vehicle must have travelled at the time, there should have been ample space for the driver to react to danger ahead. The source assumed that Chabane’s protector who drove the vehicle did not use the vehicle as a shield in an emergency as was supposedly the case in instances of defensive driving. Smit pointed out that defensive driving should rather have been applied to avoid the collision safely. A memorial service for Chabane is scheduled to be held at Jack Botes hall in Polokwane tomorrow (Friday) at 10:00. Roads in the immediate surrounds would be closed from 09:00 to 14:00, it was stated by the Polokwane Municipality in a release issued at the time of going to press. Traffic entering town from Church Street would be diverted to Paul Kruger Street. Chabane’s funeral service at Tshikundu Village in the Thohoyandou area is scheduled for Saturday at 07:00. It was learnt that a funeral service for Lentsoane is due to be held at Ga-Marishane on the same day and one for Sekele in the Mashashane area on Sunday. In the meantime tributes keep pouring in for Chabane, as friends and acquaintances all publicly share their memories of a man described as a respected intellectual giant. He will be remembered for the impact he made at political and governance levels, but mostly for the sense of humility portrayed in his liaison with others. Premier Stan Mathabatha signs the book of condolences in memory of the late Collins Chabane at Frans Mohlala House in Polokwane on Monday.

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Millions unspent while residents drink river water >> Funds to be returned to National Treasury >> ‘Underspending due to incompetence and inefficiency in the municipality’ BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com

he latest report of the Auditor General revealed that Capricorn District Municipality (CDM) failed to spend R276 million in the 2013/2014 financial year. R130 million was unspent from conditional grants for infrastructure and a further R146 million from the capital budget. Sepuki Monyetshwale, Democratic Alliance (DA) councillor at CDM, says in a media release that this underspending, which now has to be returned to National Treasury, is a direct loss of service delivery due to incompetence and inefficiency in the municipality.

“Residents of Lepelle Nkumpi and Blouberg Municipalities are sharing water from streams and rivers with animals, as their villages lack any water infrastructure. The DA will be writing to the Limpopo MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (Coghsta), Makoma Makhurupetje, to immediately investigate the reasons why such a large amount was underspent while residents continues to suffer from potholes, water shortages, RDP housing shortages and unemployment,” says Monyetshwale. Monyetshwale reckons that this indicates that the Municipal Manager and Chief Finance Officer of CDM are clearly not competent to effectively manage the finances of the district and they must be held accountable by the council. He promised that the DA will closely monitor action against the district municipality to ensure that this tragic affront to service delivery will not happen again. At the time of going to print, several attempts to source comment from the municipality, proved futile.

High rate of underage drinking in Blood River prompts SAB to react HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za South African Breweries (SAB) on Saturday staged an educational awareness campaign named ‘You Decide’ at Blood River outside Seshego. The campaign sought to highlight the dangers and consequences of underage and irresponsible drinking which is reportedly rife in the targeted area. SAB Corporate Affairs Specialist, Mike Mashaba said they chose Blood River as the setting for their campaign because the area experiences a high rate of crime, drug and alcohol abuse. “We have been approached by National Youth Development Agency to help create more awareness of underage drinking because it is rife in this area. We saw the need and simply told young

people in the area that alcohol is not everything; they must focus on their studies and avoid drinking at an early age. We want them to make the right choice that will have a positive impact on their future,” Mashaba said. Mishack Letsoalo, a resident of the area said he hopes that a campaign such as You Decide will help address social ills which are rife in the area. “The area is out of hand, young people no longer go to school, instead they go to taverns to drink alcohol which does not have any benefits.” He continued saying that once under the influence they then resort to petty crimes and even violence. It is hard to walk around Blood River, even during the day because of the wayward behaviour of young people in the area. We hope that this initiative could held to curb this ongoing problem,” he said.

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LNDP registered as party YOLANDE NEL >>observer.yolande@gmail.com The Lepelle-Nkumpi Development Party (LNDP) in Lebowakgomo has received its certificate of registration. Registration of the party was formalised on 10 March. The party was formed after a disclaimer by the Auditor-General in 2012/13 and the dire need for representation on the local council after continuous non-responsive conduct on issues brought to the attention of Lepelle-Nkumpi Municipality, explained LNDP Interim President Phauwe Mphahlele. The structure would continue to tackle problems affecting the community, especially the water crisis and electricity issues experienced by mostly rural villages and settlements situated in their immediate surrounds, stressed Mphahlele. He continued saying more than 100 villages were affected. According to Mphahlele they received support from across the spectrum, including local business, church leaders and taxi associations. He gave the undertaking to the community not to disappoint them. No date has been set yet for the official party launch. They were currently busy building branches to be able to launch soonest, concluded Mphahlele. Photo: Yolande Nel

Phauwe Mphahlele.

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Emily Mamabolo representing Paledi Disability Centre, centre, with Connie Mametja, Polokwane Municipal Manager, Lois Hardy and Steve Mogale, Polokwane municipal councillors, Maisha Molepo, Traditional Leader and Caiphus Mathiba, Speaker of Polokwane Municipal Council, at the presentation ceremony.

Makoma Jacqueline Selapa representing Dikgale Youth Development, centre, with Connie Mametja, Polokwane Municipal Manager, Lois Hardy and Steve Mogale, Polokwane municipal councillors, Maisha Molepo, traditional leader and Caiphus Mathiba, Speaker of Polokwane Municipal Council, at the presentation ceremony.

Pol Muni awards over R2 million in bursaries BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com

olokwane Municipality has again made donations in excess of R2 million to fund bursaries and assistance to charity organisations on Monday. Since its inception, the municipality ensured that funds raised from the Mayoral Charity Golf Day and the Executive Mayor’s Bursary Fund helped to reach many families and individuals across Polokwane through its partnerships with faith based organisations, non-governmental organisations, traditional authorities and the youth. Lois Hardy, Member of the Mayoral Committee, in representing Executive Mayor Thembi Nkadimeng at the event said that this year the municipality awarded R1,4 million in bursaries to 28 learners from the 1 402 applications received. The learners will be studying for various disciplines including Pharmacy, Civil Engineering, Chemistry and Public Administration. “From the 73 learners which received bursaries in the previous financial year, 34

bursary holders achieved an 80 to 100% pass rate and will be considered for further financial assistance,” said Hardy. This year the municipality also awarded almost R1 million to 33 charity organizations as part of its social upliftment mandate. Sport has been the greatest contributor to the Executive Mayor’s Bursary Fund and funds were raised to support charitable organizations through various partnerships that have benefited disadvantaged learners and charity organisations. “On behalf of the municipality, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the business community of Polokwane for contributing towards the Executive Mayor’s Bursary Fund and the Annual Mayoral Charity Golf Day. Their participation in this event demonstrates the resolve of a community in this municipality to strive towards creating a more caring society. We are encouraged that the business community takes a far more positive and optimistic view of the City’s future and that of our citizens,” Hardy said. “Finally, I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate each of the beneficiaries

here today. To the students, our plea is that please make sure that you concentrate on your studies in order to pass at the end of the year. To the organisations, please make sure that the funds are utilised for the intended purpose. Consider yourselves very fortunate because the queue is too long and you have to prove that we are not making a mistake by choosing you. It is our belief that the business people of Polokwane and Limpopo believe in the leadership of their capital city. We appreciate the support that we enjoyed over the past three years and we believe that there is more that we will continue to enjoy from this partnership. The past three episodes of the charity event were successful not because we are able to do what we do best, but because of the business community. I must say; your kind contributions assisted the municipality to give hope where hope was lost, to put smiles on the faces of destitute children. You have made a contribution beyond yourselves. Together we can contribute towards making Polokwane and Limpopo Province a better community and South Africa a better country,” Hardy concluded.

Government mourns the untimely passing of the Minister for Public Service and Administration, Ohm Collins Chabane. Minister Chabane passed away on Sunday, 15 March 2015 in a car accident together with his protectors, Sergeants Lesiba Samuel Sekele and Mareme Lawrence Lentsoane.

Minister Chabane will be laid to rest on Saturday, 21 March 2015 at 08:00 in Xikundu village, near Malamulele in Limpopo. Honourable Minister Ohm Collins Chabane, MP

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Government extends its heartfelt condolences to the Chabane, Sekele and Lentsoane families. May their souls rest in peace!

Joernalis aangerand op ongelukstoneel >> Man in hof op klagte van aanranding en opsetlike saakbeskadiging >> Op borgtog van R500 vrygelaat tot volgende verskyning ‘n Joernalis van Polokwane Observer is verlede Donderdag op ‘n ongelukstoneel op die hoek van Grobler en Magazynstraat deur die eggenoot van een van die bestuurders van die twee voertuie wat in die ongeluk betrokke was, aangerand en sy kamera is beskadig. Dit het gevolg nadat Chris Smit, wat net na die botsing op die toneel aangekom het, aan

die joernalis gesê het dat hy nie foto’s van sy vrou se beskadigde motor mag neem nie. Die joernalis het hom meegedeel dat dit ‘n openbare plek is en dat dit die media se grondwetlike reg is om inligting in te samel en die publiek in te lig. Smit het die joernalis daarna, terwyl hy besig was om sy kamera te verstel, met die oop hand geklap en sy kamera gebreek. Hy het die joernalis ook ná die voorval met sy goeie advokaat gedreig. Die voorval het plaasgevind terwyl ‘n polisiebeampte reg langs die joernalis gestaan het en selfs ‘n opinie gelug het oor die joernalis se reg om foto’s te neem, al dan nie. Smit is ná die voorval gearresteer en op borgtog van R500 vrygelaat. Willie Esterhuysen, besturende direkteur van Polokwane Observer, het sy skok oor

Maart 19, 2015 Chris Smit, wat Dinsdag in die hof verskyn het op klagte van aanranding en opsetlike saakbeskadiging, neem deel aan Bikers that Care se motorfietsoptog gedurende verlede jaar se Kansa Relay for Life-projek wat in die stad plaasgevind het.

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die voorval uitgespreek en bevestig dat die aangeleentheid onder die aandag van die SA Nasionale Redakteursforum (Sanef) gebring is en die saak vandeesweek tydens ‘n vergadering met die nasionale polisiekommissaris bespreek sou word. Die vergadering is belê om sake wat verband hou met die polisie se betrokkenheid tydens president Jacob Zuma se staatsrede te bespreek. Smit, ‘n finansiële adviseur van die stad, het Dinsdag in die landdroshof in verband met die voorval op klagte van aanranding en opsetlike saakbeskadiging verskyn en sy borgtog is verleng totdat hy weer moet verskyn. Getuies sal intussen gedagvaar word om die verhoor by te woon en ‘n verslag wat sal aandui of hy vorige veroordelings het, sal aangevra word.

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>> Jason Stander lewer skitterende werk en is die toppresteerder in die klub

Fotografieklub se uitblinkers word vereer ERIC VAN BROUWERSHAVEN

Eric van Brouwershaven het met Shooting Baskets die trofee vir beste junior geprojekteerde monochroombeeld ingepalm.

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Beste senior geprojekteerde beeld van Jason Stander.

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ie topfotograwe van Pietersburg Fotografieklub (PFK) is verlede Woensdagaand vir uitnemendheid bekroon. Jason Stander, 2014-voorsitter het met ses toekennings die meeste pryse ingepalm en is ook as die klub se veelsydigste fotograaf aangewys. Sy ander toekennings is vir beste senior geprojekteerde beeld, kleur en monochroom, beste pikturale beeld, beste landskapsbeeld en beste geprojekteerde beeld-algeheel. Jaco Heyl wat intussen verhuis het, het benewens die prestige-toekenning as Fotograaf van die Jaar met vier ander toekennings weggestap. Hy is vereer vir beste natuurbeeld, beste makrobeeld, beste fotograaf: salon geprojekteerde beelde en as salonkampioen. Eric van Brouwershaven en Ursula Celliers het elk twee toekennings verower.

Zambezi Sundown van Christian Blignaut is die beste kleur geprojekteerde beeld (2 tot 3-ster)

Jaco Heyl se skitterende foto het in die afdeling vir beste natuurbeeld stof in die ander opponente se oë geskop. JACO HEYL

Skull Sunrise van Jason Stander is in Namibië geneem en is as beste geprojekteerde beeld aangewys asook beste pikturale beeld.

Dié besondere foto is by Heroldsbaai se getye swembad deur Jason Stander geneem en het in die monochroomafdeling as beste senior geprojekteerde beeld koning gekraai.

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Kosbare oomblikke tydens Oupa- en Oumadag gedeel LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK >>leandri.observer@gmail.com ‘n Dag vol pret en tyd saam met jou grootouers is enige kind se droom. Dié drome van leerders van Curro Heuwelkruin se grondslagfase, graad 1 tot 3 is Vrydag tydens dié skool se Oupa- en Oumadag bewaarheid. Dennis die nar het met sy verdwyningtoertjies veral kleinkinders en grootouers vermaak wat die jonges telkens laat skaterlag het.

Sommige is selfs op die verhoog geroep om aan die vertoning deel te neem wat nog groter lagsessies ontlok het. Sambrele met strooibale as sitplekke het die regte piekniekatmosfeer buite geskep waar talle leerders sommer op oumas en oupas se skote kon klouter terwyl aan peuselhappies gesmul is. Die kosbare geleentheid is ook op kamera vasgelê om die spesiale gebeurtenis nog lank te koester.

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‘n Kosbare oomblik tussen Herize du Toit en ouma, Cecelia Brooks.

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Dennis die nar en Zané Kohl deel ‘n lawwe oomblik. Joshua van Jaarsveld saam met sy groot ouers, Johan en Miems van Jaarsveld tydens Curro Heuwelkruin se Oupa- en Oumadag.

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Ruby Quinn geniet die Oupaen Ouma dag saam met ouma, Annatjie van Schalk wyk.

Jaydin Lehman saam met sy ma, Adriana en oumagrootjie, Tria Smidt.

Mia Lewis op oupa, Theuns Bester se skoot saam met ouma, Rita Bezuidenhout.

Beste maats, Diabo Mafona en Niko Manyeka saam met hulle grootouers, Elizabeth en Edwin Mafona en Mary en Ernest Mothapo.

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EVENTS >> Dramatology Creative and Performing Arts Academy presents drama classes for kids every Saturday from 11:00 to 12:00 for ages six to nine and from 12:30 to 13:30 for ages ten to 14 at 61 Devenish Street (Laca offices). Ntsiki Raphesu 082 393 5316 or e-mail: dramatology@ gmail.com. 5 March to 5 April >> A travelling art exhibition, named “Inkunzu Emanxeba: The Legacy Continues”, will take place at the Polokwane Art Museum. Works by Alex Flett, Charles Sokhaya Nkosi, Colbert Mashilo and others will be on display. Amos Letsoalo: 015 290 2177. 26 Maart >> Ocean Basket in Mall of the North hou van 18:00 tot 21:00 ‘n Griekse aand met lewendige vermaak en ‘n geleentheid om borde te breek. Besprekingsfooi beloop R50 per person

wat die eerste bord insluit. Gerhard Franken: 015 265 1170. 27 tot 29 Maart >> Die Dieprivier 4x4 Gesinsnaweek vind op die Van Waverenplaas sowat 13 km uit die stad op die Siliconpad plaas. Voetspore-aanbieder, Johan Badenhorst neem ook deel. Flip Snyders: 083 446 7774 of Jaco Jooste: 082 727 8188. 28 March >> Die Mall of the North Marathon word in samewerking met Pietersburg Road Runners aangebied en is ook ‘n Comrades-kwalifiseerder. Deelname kan in enige van vier ka tegorieë geskied: ‘n marathon (42,2 km), ‘n halfmarathon (21,1 km), 10 km of 5 km pretdraf. Inskrywings open op 16 Februarie en eerste 400 atlete wat inskryf ontvang elk ‘n spe siale T-hemp. Groot pryse kan in die verskillende kategorieë gewen word. Meer inligting is by Pietersburg Road Runners se facebook-blad beskikbaar of skakel Colinda Potgieter by 082 898 8341. 4 April >> Judith Sephuma performs in Saskia’s Restaurant at the Fusion Boutique Hotel at 18:00. Her act is named Live It & Jazz It Polokwane and tickets cost R250 per person. Supporting acts will be by Erik Paliani, Bloq, 5th Element, Tlale Makhene and Yukio. Cameron Barnes: 072 432 2949/087 802 7471.

16 Mei >> Exclusive Properties en Freshwell bied ‘n Damestee sonder weerga ten bate van Wiele 500 by Grincourt aan. Die opbrengs van die dag gaan Erik Holm tree by aan persone in die damestee op. rolstoele wat “wiele” nodig het. Die bederfoggend vind boonop in die geselskap van Erik Holm, Mathys Roets en Stefan Ludik (Elvis se seun), plaas. Bespreek jou kaartjie vroegtydig by Exclusive Properties: 015 297 1132/33 of Freshwell: 015 296 1276. 27 tot 30 Mei >> Die Polokwane Skou en Mu siekfees word op die skouterrein aangebied. Die derde Noordelike Landbouskou vind tegelykertyd plaas. Uitstallings van die voorste plaaslike en nasionale handelsname sal te sien wees en stalletjies wat in elke smaak val, sal vir winskopies sorg. Vermaak word deur onder andere Bok van Blerk, Lance James, Mwah!, Piet Pompies, David Fourie, Dewald Wasserfall, Theuns Jordaan, Karen Zoid en Dozi verskaf. Stalletjies is nog beskikbaar en Corrie Venter kan by 082 374 0816 geskakel word. Leandrie Bezuidenhout: 082 797 3227.

Windpompfees gaan groot pret wees BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com Die gewilde Limpopo Windpompfees vind van 30 April tot 2 Mei by Euphoria Gholflandgoed net buite Modimolle plaas. Die Windpompfees is ‘n geleentheid wat uniek is aan Limpopo en bied drie dae van vermaak en ‘n wye verskeidenheid uitstal lers van produkte wat in die smaak van buiteleweliefhebbers val. Steve Hofmeyr, Elvis Blue, Jak de Priester en Snotkop tree onder meer op. Die Distrikslandbou-unie (DLU) gaan van-

jaar poog om ‘n nuwe wêreldrekord met die braai van 2 000 hamburgerfrikkadelle op te stel. Die fees word deur Euphorbia Christe like Onafhanklike Skool, Modimolle ten bate van die skool en liefdadigheidsorganisasies in die dorp en omliggende gebiede aangebied, wat Modimolle Sonstraalskool vir Buitengewone Onderwys, Abraham Kriel Kinderhuis (Modimolle), Naboom Tuiste vir Bejaardes en die Magrietjies Kankerhulpvereniging (Mookgophong) insluit. Meer inligting is beskikbaar by www. windpompfees.co.za.

Nog geen arrestasies in Bela-Bela plaasaanval

Ronel Otto, provinsiale polisiewoordvoerder het bevestig dat daar nog geen arrestasies gemaak erugte dat een persoon in is nie en dat die soektog voortverband met die plaasaanduur. val en moord op Jakes van Van Deventer en sy gesin is Deventer (35), ‘n professionele vroeg Dinsdagoggend op sy hoewe jagter van Bela-Bela gearresteer buite Bela-Bela deur vier verdagtes is, is onwaar. aangeval nadat hulle toegang tot die huis deur ‘n venster verkry het waarvan hulle vermoedelik die diefwering oopgebreek het. Hulle het Van Deventer, sy verloofde, Monique de Sousa (28) en hul vier maande oue babaseuntjie se slaapkamer ingestorm. “Van Deventer is verskeie kere met ‘n mes gesteek terwyl De Sousa verbete baklei het om haar verloofde en baba se le wens te beskerm. Haar ma het glo in ‘n spaarkamer saam met die egpaar se ander drie kinders uit vorige huwelike geskuil en die polisie ontbied. Die mans het te voet met Van Deventer se jaggeweer Foto: Barry Viljoen Foto: facebook gevlug. Hy is op die Willie van Heerden en toneel dood, sê Otto. Maritza de Swardt was ‘n Vroeëre foto van Jakes van Deventer De Sousa het ook beverlede jaar deel van die 57 wat Dinsdagoggend deur vier mans serings tydens die aanval braaiers waarmee die DLU ‘n in sy huis op ‘n hoewe buite Bela-Bela opgedoen en is met ‘n wêreldrekord vir die langste TM aangeval en met ‘n mes gesteek is. Hy is mes gesteek. gebraaide wors opgestel het. op die toneel dood. RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com

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CRIME shorts Man found dead at Westenburg Bridge Westenburg Police need the help of the community to identify a man who was found dead next to the Westenburg Bridge last Wednesday. According to Police Spokesperson Mohlaka Mashiane the man was wearing khaki trousers and striped shirt and is about 30 year of age. “He has still not been identified. We urge people with information that might assist with the identification of the man to visit the Westenburg Police Station soonest,” he said. The circumstances leading to the man’s death are still investigated. People with information can alternatively contact the investigating officer Maloisi Ledwaba on 082 340 7944.

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Lebowakgomo Police arrested five male suspects at Mamaolo Village just outside Lebowakgomo last Thursday in connection with possession of stolen property and dagga. Police Spokesperson Mpho Moloisi said the suspects appeared in court on Friday and were granted bail of R1 000 each. He could not provide their names. “They were found in possession of a laptop, two cameras, a bag of dagga and an undisclosed amount of money. Three of them are from Gauteng and the other two from Ga-Mphahlele Mamaolo Village,” Moloisi said. He advised people who have opened cases of theft to visit the Police station or to contact detective James Dikgale on 015 633 1000 or 079 849 2636.

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SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE SAPS MARKET SUPPLIER CONSULTANT SESSION LIMPOPO PROVINCE

The South African Police will be hosting a consultation Session with all Market Suppliers with a view to: • Initiate a SAPS market studies research with first-hand knowledge from the market suppliers on the market structure, supplier’s capabilities and alternative innovative products and services etc. • Inform existing registered Market Suppliers and encourage potential suppliers or entrepreneurs who have never participated in business with the SAPS to gain knowledge on the relevant industry needs and future plans of the SAPS. • Document established contacts with suppliers. • Establish the ethics of engagement between Market Suppliers and the SAPS. • Manage the forthcoming Supplier/Client relationships with integrity and good faith. • Enhance the essence of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act, 2003 by inculcating the necessity of this BBBEE initiative to include Woman Owned and Youth Owned Businesses. Who should attend the Market Supplier Consultation Session? • All market suppliers (registered and unregistered) in the Limpopo Province • Any individual or group of entrepreneurs who have never registered any business entity as yet but who will be interested in doing so after gaining activating knowledge on the physical resource needs and future plans of the SAPS. When and where will the Market Supplier Consultation Session be held? Date: 2015/03/26 Time: 09:30 for 10:00 Venue: St Marco Hall, 31 Asbes Street, Laboria, Polokwane Tel: 015 293 0567 Cell: 082 959 4926 How to register for the Market Supplier Consultation Session? • Email: a request for a Market Supplier Session registration form to MamadiMolebogeng@saps.gov.za and limprov.scm.seopa@saps.gov.za, complete the form and email as an attachment. • Fax a request for a Market Supplier Session registration form to 015 293 7503 complete the form and refax to the same number (remember to provide your details). • Call the call centre on Limpopo Province 015 293 7505/ 7579/ 7501 (Lt Col Mamadi and SPAC Seopa) toregister for the Market Supplier Session.

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DA marches unto Education

>> Dire situation arising from problems with National Schools Nutrition Programme (NSNP) >> DA memo contains host of demands YOLANDE NEL >>observer.yolande@gmail.com

list of no-nonsense demands presented to the Department of Education during a Democratic Alliance (DA) march in Polokwane on Monday addressed a dire situation arising from problems with the National Schools Nutrition Programme (NSNP) that has reportedly resulted in the loss of innocent lives and scores of children affected across Limpopo over a period of time. The memorandum handed to Education Department Human Resources Support Services General Manager Naphtali Molope addresses cases that occurred in the province in the past. In the document the DA referred to two learners passing away in October last year after allegedly eating contaminated food provided by the NSNP in the Sekhukhune District. Since then and until the end of last month more than 1 600 children had allegedly taken ill after consuming contaminated foodstuff provided through the NSNP in six

separate reported incidents in the Capricorn District, the DA claimed. In the memo the party further referred to more than 38 000 learners in Vhembe and Mopani Districts not benefitting from the NSNP due to the non-delivery of food between October and December last year, while a similar situation involving more than 14 000 learners allegedly unfolded in Capricorn and Sekhukhune districts from January to March last year. The marchers were steered by DA Provincial Leader Jacques Smalle, Parliamentarian Desiree van der Walt and Legislature members Langa Bodlani and Katlego Phala. They firstly demanded that all children in qualifying schools receive meals on a daily basis, fresh food gets delivered and food with no clear expiry dates not be accepted, service providers are vetted properly, officials found lacking be held accountable, schools adhere to approved menus and that foodstuffs are provided in accordance with the menu and also that food handlers are monitored and evaluated on health standards. Lastly the DA demanded that measures be put in place to guarantee that there will be no further loss of life or injury due to the NSNP and that the department put children’s best interests first as it is constitutionally obligated to do.

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Education Department Human Resources Support Services General Manager Naphtali Molope signs the memorandum while Democratic Alliance (DA) Provincial Leader Jacques Smalle looks on.

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Toenemende inbrake op Dalmada-hoewes pla RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com

ie aantal huisbrake in Dalmada het die afgelope tyd drasties toegeneem en inwoners is bekommerd omdat die polisie glo nie gereeld die omgewing patrolleer nie. ‘n Inwoner, wat verkies om anoniem te bly sê sedert die einde van Februarie is minstens nege sake van inbraak en poging tot inbraak gerapporteer. “Die diewe is so laks dat dieselfde eiendom meer as een keer geteiken word. Aand na aand word daar by huise rondom ons ingebreek. Ek weet van vyf huise waar diewe probeer het om in te breek en twee plekke waar boosdoeners toegang tot die huis gekry het en veral items soos selfone, skootrekenaars en handsakke gesteel het,” sê sy. Op 2 Maart is daar by die anonieme inwoner ingebreek. Sy het vroegoggend wakker geskrik nadat sy ‘n slag teen ‘n venster gehoor het. “Ek het opgestaan en gesit en luister of ek iets in die huis hoor. Ek en my vriend het deur die huis gestap, maar kon niks verdag opmerk nie en het weer gaan slaap. Die volgende oggend het ons besef daar is ingebreek en verskeie items is weg.” Dieselfde dag is daar gepoog om by haar buurman in te breek. Sy sê daar word selfs op sommige kleinhoewes waar honde is, ingebreek. Polokwane polisiewoordvoerder, Lesiba Ramoshaba het een saak van huisbraak bevestig en gesê dit word steeds ondersoek. “Ons is besig om vergaderings met die gemeenskapspolisiëringsforum (GPF) in verskeie omgewings te hou in ‘n poging om saam met die gemeenskap te werk om misdaad hok te slaan. Dalmada is die eerste omgewing waar reeds vergader is en beplan word om straatkomitees te stig wat nou saam met die polisie en GPF sal werk,” sê Ramoshaba. Vergaderings met ander dele en sektore van die stad is in beplanning. Ramoshaba het die belangrikheid om inligting te deel, beklemtoon. “Mense moet inligting deel. Gebruik sosiale media verantwoordelik om feitelik korrekte inligting onder inwoners te versprei. Inligting moet ook

dadelik aan die polisie deurgegee word sodat saaknommers verkry kan word. Enige persoon of voertuig wat verdag lyk, kan dadelik by die sektorpolisie of GPF gerapporteer word,” sê

Ramoshaba. Die sektorpolisiëringsbestuurder van die Dalmada hoewes is Izak Sebola wat by 082 729 0146 geskakel kan word.

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Police warns law breakers this Easter

>> Motorists can expect road blocks and stop and search operations across the province >> Don’t leave valuable items in vehicles RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com

he South African Police Service has warned that they intend maintaining high visibility and a zero tolerance attitude towards law breakers during the upcoming Easter period. Provincial Police Spokesperson Ronel Otto stated that the Police will not only focus on the major routes such as N1 and R71 towards Moria, but also keep a close eye on residential and business areas. “We will join other authorities such as the Department of Transport, Safety, Security and Liaison and municipalities to ensure safety on the province’s roads and urban areas,” she said. The road to Zion City Moria, the headquarters of the Zion Christian Church will be the

main focus but Otto said motorists can expect road blocks and stop and search operations elsewhere in the province as well. “Motorists should not be surprised if they are stopped and their vehicles searched or their blood alcohol levels tested. We will not tolerate any kind of misbehaviour on the roads, especially drunken driving,” she said. Police will also be deployed within city centres. “During any holiday season petty crime increases. These type of crimes are what inconvenience people most as it is not only a loss of valuable items but also time consuming to replace bank cards and driver’s licences in case of a wallet or hand bag being stolen,” she said. Otto warned that people should not leave valuable items such as cameras, laptops and cell phones in vehicles. “Keep items out of sight. If you have no choice but to leave items in the vehicle rather put it in the boot where it is not visible. Don’t carry big amounts of cash. If you do, ask Police to accompany you to the bank, your business or both,” she said. Otto concluded saying that when people visit shopping centres to take care and be alert. “Don’t leave a handbag in a trolley while searching for something specific on a shelf. Your purse can be stolen in the blink of an eye.”

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ublic servants who go beyond the call of duty to advance service delivery and excellence were aptly recognised last Thursday evening during the annual Premier’ Service Excellence Awards held at Protea Hotel Ranch Resort. The awards were open to all departments and presented in three categories with a silver, gold and platinum winner in each. The award for the Best Support Team of the Year was won by the Department of Public Works for their Extended Public Works Programme. In the category Best Innovative Team of the Year Dendron High School walked away with the platinum award for winning the national competition for students for the Advanced of Global Entrepreneurship. Voortrekker Hospital in Mokopane won the Best Service Delivery Team of the Year award for their project to eradicate malnutrition. Each winning team received a trophy and R50 000 to be used in continuance of their projects. They will also be forwarded to compete in the national Batho Pele Awards. A Premier’s Special Award went to Morokolo Sathekge, a medical doctor and founder of the Letaba Helen Franz Bursary Scheme which assists young people with disabilities. Playwright Mahuma Paul Rapetsoa of the Paul Rapetsoa Institute of Dramatic Arts was awarded for his lifelong work in the field of drama where he has

not only written and produced but also trained their accomplishments and said his office is others to do so. Venda-based non-profit organiproud to be associated with these great figures sation Munna ndi nnyi was recognised for its sup- and true builders of the province. “As the port of men around issues of reproductive health Provincial Administration, we have dedicated and gender based violence. this special evening to appreciate the work of A Premier’s Special Award also went to individuals and teams in the public service who Huvuyerilwe Commercial High School from everyday push beyond the limits of the call of Giyani in recognition of their involvement duty. providing food and care for disadvantaged These are the individuals and the teams learners of the community. An award also went who have internalised the ethos of Batho-Pele. to Merriam Moetlo of Tshamaano ConstrucThey do not work for recognition, recognition tion, winner of the Best Women Contractor just follows their work,” Mathabatha said. in the Subsidy Market category in the annual Govan Mbeki Awards. Gerson Rambiyane, Senior Manager at Department of Education in Vhembe District was recognised for ensuring that the district record a 70% matric pass rate since his appointment in 2007. Each winner was given a trophy and R10 000. Premier Stan Mathabatha, in the presence of dignitaries that ranged from memPaul Rapetsoa, recipient of Premier Special Award, second from right, bers of his Executive is congratulated by David Magabe, Executive Mayor of Sekhukhune Council to executive District, Premier Stan Mathabatha and Lois Hardy, Mayoral Commayors and heads of department, congratu- mittee member for Administration and Governance at Polokwane lated the winners on Municipality.

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Morokolo Sathekge, recipient of a Premier Special Award (second from right) is congratulated by David Magabe, Executive Mayor of Sekhukhune District, Premier Stan Mathabatha and Lois Hardy, Mayoral Committee member for Administration and Governance at Polokwane Municipality.

Merriam Moetlo, recipient of Premier Special Award (second from right) is congratulated by David Magabe, Executive Mayor of Sekhukhune District, Premier Stan Mathabatha and Lois Hardy, Mayoral Committee member for Administration and Governance at Polokwane Municipality.

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Sekoati to address Bwasa on opportunities for women in business BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com The Business Women’s Association of South Africa (Bwasa) will be hosting a workshop at Polokwane Royal Hotel on Tuesday where Seaparo Sekoati, MEC for Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (Ledet) will be the keynote speaker. At the workshop, women business owners will have the opportunity to interact with key officials from amongst others; Ledet, Limpopo Economic Development Agency (Leda), Industrial Development Corporatation (IDC),

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), National Empowerment Fund (NEF) and Limpopo Tourism Agency (LTA) on various issues that relate to opportunities for women in business. BWASA believes that through such interaction, women business owners will understand the basic requirements and strategies to become successful service providers in Limpopo. BWASA has long pledged its commitment to strengthen the role of women and womenowned businesses in South Africa’s economy and would like to see improved levels of opportunity for women in business and to in-

clude women owned businesses in high value contracts in the public and private sector. The workshop starts at 07:30 and the cost is R100 per person. A full breakfast is included. For tickets contact the BWA Limpopo Branch Coordinator Elizabeth Modiba on 083 278 2040 (modibaelizabeth@ymail.com) or Itumeleng Modise on 082 414 6893.

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Eeufeeshuisinwoners leer meer oor mondhigiëne LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK >>leandri.observer@gmail.com

nwoners van Eeufeeshuis het onlangs ‘n praatjie oor mondhigiëne bygewoon en wyser geword oor die versorging van die mond en tande. Gloria Maleka, ‘n mondhigiënis van die Polokwane Provinsiale Hospitaal het aan inwoners demonstreer hoe om jou mond en tande te versorg en hoe om korrek tande te borsel. “Mondspoel moet liewers nie gebruik word nie, omdat dit sleg is vir jou tande,” het Maleka gesê. Maleka het ook inwoners bewus daarvan gemaak dat sterk gesonde tande nodig is om kos fyn te kou sodat dit makliker deur die liggaam verwerk kan word. Plaak of tande wat nie in ‘n goeie toestand is nie en tandvleissiektes, word veroorsaak as gevolg van tande wat nie korrek geborsel word nie, en kan tot ernstige siektes in die liggaam lei. Mense wat nie die korrekte eetgewoontes handhaaf nie, Gloria Maleka, mondhigiënis van die Polokwane Provinsiale Hospitaal deel wenke oor mond- en tandesorg met inwoners van Eeufeeshuis.

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Eeufeeshuis-inwoners wat die aanbieding bygewoon het, is Kiewiet du Preez en Ruth Kekani. Agter is Mahlatse Ramadikela, Daleen Meijer en Gloria Maleka van die Polokwane Provinsiale Hospitaal. het meer tandvleissiektes en tandbederf en is oor die algemeen minder gesond. Maart is Bewusmakingsmaand vir Intellektuele Gestremdheid en in die lig daarvan reël die Vereniging vir Persone met Gestremdheid (VPG) elke Donderdag stimulerende praatjies vir inwoners en dagwerkers van the Trix Nortman Werkswinkel by die tehuis. Maleka het ook oor ‘n gesonde eetplan met baie groente en vrugte gepraat. Moets en moenies is uitgewys, soos om eerder te flos as om tandestokkies te gebruik. Die oorsake van plaak op tande, mondsere en die nadelige uitwerking van rook is ook bespreek. Die hospitaal het ook tandepasta en tandeborsels aan inwoners uitgedeel. “Eeufeeshuis is baie dankbaar oor die besoek van personeel van die tandheelkundige afdeling van Polokwane Provinsiale Hospitaal en hulle donasies,” sê Johnny Graham, openbare bewusmaking- en fondsinsamelingsbeampte van VPG.

Polokwane art exhibition an event not to be missed BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com Limpopo’s annual art exhibition takes place at the Polokwane Art Museum until 5 April and 60 works of art by 40 different artists are on display. Curator of the Polokwane Art Museum, Amos The art exhibition is open to all Letsoalo, at the artwork “E kaya” by Malachia practicing artists in Polokwane and Koena Mahopo. PHOTOS: BARRY VILJOEN surrounds and aims to expose art talwho have put the country’s visual industry ent in Polokwane and Limpopo as a whole. on the international map by winning major It is the only exhibition where all practicing awards both locally and internationally, as artists are given a platform to exhibit their well as taking part in developmental prowork in a formal gallery set-up. All forms grams within the country and international of art are exhibited and includes paintings, interactive activities. The exhibition broke drawings, sculptures, installation art, phodown the walls and labels of aspirant and tography and conceptual art. Tidimalo Chuene, Marketing and Commu- established artists by placing works by these artists under the same roof on the same nications Manager of the municipality said walls the exhibition runs concurrently with a trav“The show hopes to inspire the imagielling art exhibition titled Inkunzi Emanxeba nation of communities and yet showcase which is Zulu for ‘champion’ or ‘warrior’. This artworks of cultural, historical and economic show is scheduled to tour six major cities in significance. It is also intended to give a bar SA by 2016 and London, New York and Paris of gratitude to other artists who have paved by 2018. the way for emerging artists to showcase The exhibition displays works by artists their talents freely through arts by collaboration in recognition of their contribution to the South African art scene. The selected established artists have enormous respect within the global art world and the young mid-career artists are eminently talented and creatively skilled. All artists’ works depicts the art culture, human and social transformation that South Africa and many other countries have to undergo in an effort to return an important added value to our lives “Aba-fazi” by Zamaxolo Arlette Franks’ work “Female Ancestor” is on display that only the arts can impart,” Dunywa is one of the Chuene said. at the Art Exhibition artworks on display.

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MOTORING PHOTOS: RC MYBURGH

The new Audi A5 Sportback defines the concept ‘a class of its own’.

Motors profile>>

March 19, 2015 >> PAGE 30

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Dealership: Audi Polokwane What is the biggest challenge in your line of work? >> People are afraid to buy as they do not know what the economy holds for the future How do you stay at the forefront of the industry? >> Maintaining good customer relationships and being honest What factors should determine a buyer’s choice of a new vehicle? >> Reliability, fuel efficiency and affordability

Audi A5 Sportback classy yet sporty >> Leather-covered steering wheel in three-spoke design provides good grip >> S5 Sportback generates a powerful 245 kW

RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com

quick glance of the Audi A5 Sportback is all that is needed to make you want to stare and then get to it as quick as you

can. Wherever it goes, including at Audi Polokwane’s showroom floor, the Audi A5 Sportback stands out as clearly being in a class of its own – a five-door coupé. From the elongated, three-dimensionally carved bonnet through to the tail, the design echoes the classic form of a two-door. The sharp distinctive lines give the vehicle expression and stance. The flat roof is stretched elegantly over the frameless doors and a sporty shoulder line accentuates the large wheels. Short overhangs and a longer wheelbase create additional dynamics. The horizontal line of the rear bumper accentuates the decisiveness of the design, while diffuser insert in a contrasting colour increases the dynamics. The interior radiates elegance and sportiness. The architecture is harmonious and creates a lively atmosphere. Selected materials emphasise the high quality of workmanship emphasised in the new steering wheel, colours and chrome applications. The standard leather-covered steering wheel in threespoke design provides a good grip as does the ergonomically shaped gear or selection lever knob. When you get in you are amazed by the generous amount of space. Four, from an optional five, seats offer comfort and strong lateral support with new seat upholstery which adds diversity to the interior. The asymmetrical rear seat can be split and folded down to allow the loading volume to be extended quickly from 480 litres to 1 283 litres. The Audi engines are what impress most. The A5 Sportback employs TFSI technology which combines the advantages of FSI turbocharger for more power delivery. The TFSI engines you can choose from are all equipped with the economic start-stop system and it goes without saying that they comply with the EU5 emission standard. The 1,8 TFSI has 125 kW of power and a maximum torque of 320 Nm. It is one of the most fuel-efficient engines of its class with a fuel consumption of only 5,8 litre per 100 km with manual transmission. It accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 8,2 seconds. The powerful 2,0 TFSI engine with its 155 kW will have you sprinting from 0-100 km/h in 6,6 seconds. Then there is the S5 Sportback which features efficient TSFI technology and is equipped with a 3,0 litre V6 engine that generates a powerful 245 kW. An innovative mechanical driven supercharger system with intercooling is employed in the engine and turns the six-cylinder engine into a compact powerhouse with moderate fuel consumption. Visit Audi Polokwane at Motor City, corner of Nelson Mandela Drive and Grobler Street to view the Audi A5 or S5 Sportback or contact them on 015 299 8800.

The interior is spacious and luxurious with sophisticated workmanship on all aspects.

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Laerskool Pietersburg-Oos>>

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Tjokkers en Juffers vier verjaarsdae

CVO Vivo van krag tot krag

LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK >>leandri.observer@gmail.com Geverfde gesiggies en kinders wat in water baljaar kon nie onlangs by Laerskool Pietersburg-Oos misgekyk word nie toe dié skool se graad R-klasse, wat bekend staan as Tjokkers en Juffers partytjie gehou het om speelgoed vir hulle klasse in te samel. Waterwurms, springkastele en lekkernye was orals te sien. Elke leerder het ‘n bydrae tot die partytjie gemaak deur ‘n speelding as ‘n geskenk saam te bring waarmee regdeur die jaar in die klasse gespeel sal word. Onderwysers van Tjokkers en Juffers het inisiatief geneem en twee graad 7-leiers van Oosskool gebruik om Tjokker en Juffer te wees, rondom wie graad R-leerders behoorlik gekloek het. Elke kind van Tjokkers en Juffers se verjaarsdae is gevier met een groot partytjie wat tot ‘n dag vol pret en opwinding gelei het.

CVO Vivo>>

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Tjokker en Juffer, J.D Roos en Rumé Erasmus saam met graad R-onderwysers, Willa Viljoen (voor), Gerda-Mari Jooné, Anett Kock en Mariska Nel.

Gedurende 1911 het ene Japie Marais van Bothaville hom op die plaas Amesfort 189 aan die westelike punt van die Soutpansbergreeks gevestig. In 1917 bou hy ‘n eerste klaskamer waarin die Amesfort 189 Goewermentskool aan die begin van 1918 met 16 leerlinge en mnr Gillfillen as leerkrag open. Met die toename in kindergetalle moes in 1919 nog ‘n klaskamer gebou word. Mnr J J van Rensburg is as hoof aangestel en me M van Niekerk as onderwyseres. Boere het nou vinnig in die omgewing begin intrek en ‘n aantal eenmanskooltjies is in die omgewing gevestig naamlik Strafford, Dalmany, Nimmersault en Sedopo (later Waterpoort). Met die sentralisasiebeleid van die Transvaalse Onderwysdepartement is twee van die skooltjies, Nimmersault en Strafford in 1933 gesluit en die hoofde met leerlinge en alle boeke gesentraliseer na die Amesfort-skool waar mnr G P Bezuidenhout die hoof was. Verwarring met die naam van Amersfoort in die Oos-Transvaal het gelei tot die besluit in 1939 om die skool se naam te verander na Vivo Sentrale Skool. Aan die einde van 1992 het Vivo Sentrale Skool met Dendron Skool saamgesmelt en is die oorpronklike skool na 74 jaar gesluit.

Ses-en negentig jaar later staan die skool se geboue steeds in volle prag, met ‘n ryk geskiedenis van akademiese -, sport-, kultuur - en sosiale aangeleenthede. Vandag spog CVO VIVO met ‘n groeiende leerlingtal van 203 en verskeie nuwe buitemuurse aktiwiteite insluitend boogskiet, perdry en ‘n Tina Cowley Leessentrum. Dit is ‘n fees om in VIVO te wees. Doelgerigtheid, Planmatigheid, Leerlingaktiwiteite, Integrering, Belewing, Motivering, Sosialisering, Individualisering, Evaluering, Bemeestering en Tegnologie. ‘N GOEIE SKOOL ‘n Skool met SACE geregistreerde onderwysers, ‘n puik koshuis en moderne klaskamers waar onderwysers interaktiewe tegnologie gebruik om klas te gee. CVO VIVO is by Umalusi geakkrediteer vanaf die kleuterskool tot graad 12. Ons streef daarna om gebalanseerde Christenkinders die wêreld in te stuur.

Capricorn High School>>

Awards for Capricorn High School achievers Learners of Capricorn High School (CHS) performed exceptionally well in the Department of Sport Art and Culture’s 2014 essay writing competition for indigenous languages. The theme was ’20 Years of Democracy’ and learners were expected to write about their observations and experiences in a democratic SouthAfrica. CHS learners entered in three indigenous language categories – Sepedi, Tshivenda and Xitsonga and four learners won or ended among the first three positions in their categories. Lebotsa Mashamaite won the Sepedi category and Dakalo Ramabulana the

Tshivenda section. Munei Tsanwani’s essay obtained the second position in the Tshivenda category and Cheryl Hlongwane finished third in the Xitsonga section. Three educators, Mothobole Mampuru, Joyce Shivambu and Tshilidzi Maphaha were also given certificates for their contribution towards encouraging their learners and guiding them through the process. During an awards ceremony held in celebration of International Mother Tongue Day at Mookgophong Primary School the trophies and certificates were handed to the winners. They also each received a tablet computer.

CHS educators Mothobole Mampuru (Sepedi) and Tshilidzi Maphaha (Tshivenda) with certificates in recognition of their diligent guidance of their students who participated in the competition. Joyce Shivambu (Xitsonga) was absent.

Lebotsa Mashamaite won a trophy, certificate and tablet computer for her first position in the Sepedi category.

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CHS learners Cheryl Hlongwane, (third, Xitsonga), Munei Tsanwani (second, Tshivenda) and Dakalo Ramabulana (first, Tshivenda) proudly show off their trophies and certificates.

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Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé>>

Leerders het groot pret tydens entrepreneursdag

Tommies se toptien leerders

LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK >>leandri.observer@gmail.com Jong entrepreneurs van Kühl Privaatskool het met hul onlangse entrepreneursdag gewys dat hulle basiese besigheidsbeginsels verstaan en kan toepas. Nege leerders van graad 4 tot graad 7 het hulle produkte met groot entoesiasme voorberei, uitgestal en verkoop. Van lekkernye soos kolwyntjies en lekkers tot juwele en speelgoed was te koop en is blitsvinnig opgeraap. “Die dag is gehou sodat leerders koop- en verkoopstegnieke en grondbeginsels van handel kon leer. Nog ‘n entrepreneursdag word voorlopig vir die graad 7-groep beplan, wat deel sal vorm van hulle ekonomiese en bestuurswetenskappe-projek,” sê Anne-Mari Fick, onderwyser van die skool.

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>> Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé het onlangs hul toptien leerders van graad 9 tot graad 12 aangewys. Dié akademiese prestasies is op grond van 2014-uitslae.

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Robert Bekker, graad 4-leerder by sy winkel.

Die graad 9-slimkoppe is Raynardt Maree, Makgabo Legodi, Tebogo Makgabo, Miguel Vilar en Tlou Calwick Moloto. Agter is Michelle Mensah, Tyrique Kotzé, Johnré Duvenhage, Carol Maleka en Ryno van der Merwe. FOTO’S: RC MYBURGH Dennis Keyter verkoop smullekker kolwyntjies.

Kyle van Kraayenburg en Ruan van der Westhuizen, albei in graad 6 verkoop springmielies en kolwyntjies.

Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé>>

Tommies deur na eerste rondte van ATKV se redenaarskompetisie FOTO: VERSKAF

Na interne uitdunne het agt leerders van Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé na die eerste rondte van die ATKV Redenaarskompetisie deurgedring wat op 25 Maart by Curro Heuwelkruin plaasvind. Voor is Anja Strydom, Lucille Markgraaff en Larissa Janse van Rensburg. Agter is Carlile Potgieter, Damian Pinn, Ryno van der Merwe, Rudolph Markgraaff en Chaz Keefer.

Graad 10 se tien beste akademiese presteerders is Mpho Makaleng, Armich Lottering, Chris Viljoen, Riko van Tonder en Lisa Schoeman. Agter is Thibedi Malotana, Heinrich Heins, Ruben Krüger en Koketso Mashapu.

Mitchell House>>

France for Mitchell House choir LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK >>leandri.observer@gmail.com The Mitchell House choir will be travelling to Grenoble and Marseille in France during the April school holidays as part of their Building Bridges Tour. “The choir was invited by the Grenoble Gospel Singers who visited Mitchell House last year,” Music Director, Amrian Terblanche explained. The tour will run from 29 March till 15 April and the itinerary includes a two-day

stopover in Paris where they’ll be able to do sightseeing. The members, Grade 5 to 11 learners, are looking forward to the tour, especially their performance at Nelson Mandela Square in Grenoble. The learners will also be involved in various workshops with local learners, schools and church choirs, as well as the Grenoble Gospel Singers. Terblanche said the school wants its learners to experience schools in France and that members of the choir will stay at different hosting families.

PHOTO: LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK

The Mitchell House choir with Music Director and conductor, Amrian Terblanche (far right at the back row) and accompanist Martin van der Westhuizen (far left at the back row).

Die toptien-presteerders in graad 11 is Carla Ferreira, Palesa Molepo, Jarno Britz, Lionel Stander en George Vilar, voor met Mashoene Ramaboa, Monique Oelofse, Larissa Janse van Rensburg, Shela Sekhasembe, Monique Coetzee en Lerato Lefoka agter.

Johan de Waal, Anja Strydom, Morongoa Mothiba, Janke Jansen van Rensburg en NJ Oelofse (voor) en Jeanne-Mari Cawood, Hennie du Plessis, Mahlako Mogoba, Mackenzie Lethole en Mohau Setlhako (agter) is die beste akademiese presteerders in graad 12.

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PHOTOS: BARRY VILJOEN

Malesela Ledwaba of the SA Police Service makes city hawkers aware of the dangers of technology, child pornography and human trafficking.

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Agency: ERA Polokwane What advice do you have for first time buyers? >> Buy what you can afford in a growing area To what do you ascribe your success as property agent? >> Good relationships with owners as well as tenants What is the current trend in the local property market? >> Affordable property is available in the right areas

Polokwane embraces Library Week >> Objective is to promote library awareness >> Municipality to engage in various activities

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olokwane Municipality observes South African Library Week (SALW) this week, with the theme, “Connect @ your library”. According to the Library and Information Association of South Africa (Liasa), the theme resonates with the belief that libraries connect people to each other, to knowledge and information, to print and electronic resources, to technology and to professional support. Tidimalo Chuene, Communications and Marketing Manager of the municipality, reports that, as part of Library Week, the municipality will engage in various activities with an objective to promote library awareness and to create a culture of reading whilst providing a platform to advance social cohesion and skills development through technology. The Library Week kicked off on Monday at the city library when city hawkers attended basic computer training and were made aware of the dangers of technology, child pornography and human trafficking. Other sessions during the course of the week, took place at the Molepo, Moletjie, Mankweng, Westenburg and Nirvana libraries. Today’s (Thursday) and Friday’s sessions will take place at the Seshego and Mankweng libraries, respectively. The topic at the Seshego library will be “Jobseekers and technology, awareness of the dangers of technology, child pornography and human trafficking” and at the Mankweng library there will be a Book Camp. For more information on activities and participation, Granny Manaka may be contacted on 015 290 2153 or email grannym@polokwane. gov.za.

Malesela Ledwaba of the SA Police Service lectures city hawkers during Library Week.

Trouklokke lui vir Fourie-egpaar

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Heinrich en Rene Fourie (née Du Plessis) is onlangs getroud en woon in Polokwane.

Hospital Street closed off for construction

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Road rehabilitation underway in Hospital Street.

>> Construction to last for three weeks BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@ gmail.com

The section of Hospital Street between Dorp and Plein streets will be closed off for traffic for the next three weeks to allow rehabilitation of the road. Tidimalo Chuene, Marketing and Communications Manager of the municipality said the entire portion will be closed off to traffic and the public is advised to use Rissik Street to reach their destinations. Other streets from Rissik Street to Hospital Street will also be closed at Rissik Street and only residents will have access from Rissik Street. Motorists are urged to follow directional signs that will detour them to their destinations. “The municipality apologises for any inconvenience,” Chuene stated.

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MYNGENOEGEN R1 640 000

SOLE MANDATE Web Ref: 91344180583 LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION! Prime property in immaculate condition close to Savannah Mall and the new netcare hospital. The property offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 automated garages, carports, lapa and excellent security. This is something to see. Phone me for viewing.

MArnuS 082 920 6955

BODORP

R985 000

Web Ref: 91344179736 A LARGE FAMILY HOME ON A 2HA PLOT. Modern elements. 3 bedrooms with a modern kitchen and tiles, a lapa,pool, jacuzzi, garages for 7 cars, a spray booth. Very spacious veranda. Phone your friendly by nature agent.

BrEnDA 082 696 9227

BENDOR

R14 500PM

RENTAL Web Ref: 91344180553 SPACIOUS AND SECURE! Spacious unit in a quiet neighborhood. Beautiful garden, well maintained. The unit consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garages, garden and a patio. Spacious open-plan kitchen with modern finishes, open-plan living area. One bathroom recently renovated. Excellent security. This is a unit that can fit your lifestyle!

Web Ref: 91344172080 DELIGHTFUL TOWNHOUSE One of only three low maintenance duplex townhouses in a complex near the heart of town. 1 Lock-up garage, 2 carports. Open-plan lounge and kitchen area flowing to the small garden.

Web Ref: 91344180945 SPACIOUS FAMILY HOUSE WITH SWIMMING POOL! This spacious 4 bedroom house with 2 bathrooms, lounge and dining room is situated in Bendor. It offers a lovely swimming pool with entertainment area and solid wood bar. There are 2 x separate buildings for storage. Double garage with 2 carports. Borehole and totally fenced. A must see!!

nIcOLIEn 071 672 4612

JuLIE 082 774 4183

ThyS 083 702 0768

Thys MarNus auBrey solly Julie sharoN BreNda ilse 082 920 6955 073 904 7859 082 702 5074 083 702 0768 082 774 4183 084 903 5326 082 696 9227 083 654 9070

NicolieN 071 672 4612

Polokwane Observer

Maart 19, 2015

HOUSE OF THE WEEK

Kry gratis Wi-Fi by bloedskenksentrums

HOUSE IN BENDOR - R1 680 000 PRI

RED

WEB: 330939

UCE

Bed: 3 Bath: 2 Garage: 2

BLUE RIBBON STATUS

A beautiful country home with many fine finishes in a sought-after estate. Also features a modern flatlet with a panoramic sunset view from the balcony. Fit for the most discerning buyer! The landscaped garden and swimming pool add a final touch of class to this pristine property. Call now to avoid disappointment! Owner relocating soon. Charmaine Vermeulen 082 780 5844 FLORA PARK

R1 421 000

WELGELEGEN

R2 952 000

BENDOR

R2 200 000 PRI

SPACIOUS HOME IN VERY GOOD STREET!

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 Garage 1 Seeff Web: 334791

(O) 015 297 1140 HOSEA MOLEKOA 072 485 5155

FLORA PARK

(O) 015 297 1140 LOUISE OOSTHUIZEN 071 609 6256

R1 300 000 FAUNA PARK

GREAT FAMILY HOME IN ESTABLISHED NEIGHBOURHOOD

Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garages 2 Seeff Web: 347975

(O) 015 297 1140 SINDILE MLAUZI 076 062 9454

BENDOR

ATTENTION ALL! 3 HOMES ON THIS PROPERTY

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 Garages 3 Seeff Web: 345714

R1 949 000

R1 640 000

UCE

REDUCED... REDUCED... MAKE AN OFFER TODAY

Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 5 Garages 3 Seeff Web: 341085

(O) 015 297 1140 ANNELISE BOOYSEN 079 490 9569

BENDOR

R4 600 000

BRAND NEW DOUBLE-STOREY IN THORNHILL ESTATE

WHAT A HOMELY ENVIRONMENT PERFECT FAMILY HOME

Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garages 2 Seeff Web: 341008

(O) 015 297 1140 SANNELIE OOSTHUIZEN 082 493 7824

THABAZIMBI

RED

FROM R460 000

Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 5 Garages 2 Seeff Web: 347873

(O) 015 297 1140 MARIETTE PRETORIUS 082 200 5227

CUL-DE-SAC

R1 450 000

>> SANBS streef daarna om skenkers se ervaring te verbeter >> ‘Talle skenkers spandeer hul tyd op sosialemedia-platforms’ LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK >>leandri.observer@gmail.com

Gereelde bloedskenkers word van nou af met elke skenking by skenksentrums met Wi-Fi-tyd beloon. Die SANBS streef voortdurend daarna om skenkers se ervaring te verbeter en het onlangs aangekondig dat hulle 87 sentrums nou landwyd een uur gratis Wi-Fi-tyd aan skenkers bied. “Ons weet dat talle van ons skenkers baie van hulle tyd op sosialemedia-platforms en die aflaai van toepassings spandeer. Met die komplemente van SANBS het skenkers nou 60 minute gratis toegang tot die internet,” sê Vanessa Raju, kommunikasiebestuurder van die bloeddiens. Die uur gratis Wi-Fi is elke 56 dae of tot hulle volgende skenking geldig. Diegene wat bloedplaatjies skenk, sal gratis internet vir ‘n uur elke vier weke of met hulle volgende besoek ontvang. Met die gratis Wi-Fi-tyd word skenkers ook aanmoedig om foto’s van hulle skenking te neem en op Facebook- of Twitter-bladsye te laai. Die minimumvereistes is dat skenkers tussen die ouderdom van 16 en 65 jaar oud moet wees, meer as 50 kg weeg, goeie gesondheid geniet en ‘n veilige seksuele leefstyl lei.

To Let RETAIL - 65a Pres Kruger St 348m² & 352m² - 58 Schoeman St 180m² & 117m² - 18 Thabo Mbeki St 226m² INDUSTRIAL - 15 Natrium St 270m² - 65 Antimoon St 500m²

OFFICE - 18 Thabo Mbeki St 58.36m² - 19 Thabo Mbeki St 66m² - 58 Schoeman St 85.34m², 29.68m², 14.16m², 22.08m², 25m² and 80m² - 66 Dahl St 57m² PLOT Plot Leeuwkuil

Omtay Properties 68 Bok Street Polokwane

074 311 8787 / 082 566 8230 FIRST RATE, THE EPITOME OF ELEGANCE

LIFESTYLE GAME FARM STANDS X 5 FROM 1,16 HA

STUNNING NEW RELEASE

(O) 015 297 1140 LEOPOLD SENEKAL 082 462 1514

(O) 015 297 1140 MANIE OOSTHUIZEN 082 809 3850

Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garages 2 Seeff Web: 345062

Seeff Web: 346558

BENDOR

ANNADALE

(O) 015 297 1140 PHILLIP SCHOEMAN 072 605 1513

R1 235 000

R503 000

Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garage 1 Seeff Web: 309411

STANDS

072 544 8836

suzettejacobs@hotmail.com

BODORP: CBD: R1 550 000 Close to town and other business properties. 3 Bedr, 1 bathr, wooden parquet floors, 2 garages, large stand. Take the opportunity to transform this property into something great.

STER PARK: R1 270 000

A spacious 4 bedr, 2 bathr townhouse with a loft, 2 garages and 2 carports.

BENDOR: R660 000

CAPE DUTCH TOWNHOUSE Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garages 2 Seeff Web: 333174

(O) 015 297 1140 SUNET SCHEEPERS 083 941 7357

THIS LOCK-UP-AND-GO TOWNHOUSE IS FOR YOU! CHOOSE FROM OUR 208 AVAILABLE STANDS AND ADD A SUITABLE BUILDING PACKAGE PUT Bedrooms 2 Bathroom 1 TOGETHER BY AN EXPERT TEAM. Seeff Web: 346420 (O) 015 297 1140 SANDY SMITH 083 268 7436

(O) 015 297 1140 CHRISTO VAN HEERDEN 082 375 7434

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

LE E SO DAT N A M

WELGELEGEN: R1 950 000

Do You Want to Buy or Sell Residential / Commercial Property?

Luxury, style, comfort, perfect! Move-in-ready. Enjoy life-ever-after in this 3 bedr, 3 bathr home. The home features lovely bathrooms, a pool and a lapa. The hobby room with its bathroom doubles LE E as a flatlet. Low maintenace and SO DAT N A ample parking. M

015 297 1140

For the investor. A free standing 3 bedr, 2 bathr SO DAT N house in an estate. No garage. Carport. MA

Call One of our Professional Sales Consultants

ACACIA ESTATE: R995 000

LE E

BENDOR GABLES: R995 000 Enjoy the peaceful lifestyle in this well kept 2 bedr, 2 bathr, spacious townhouse. 1 Garage.

LE E SO DAT N A M

March 19, 2015

Polokwane Observer

ANTON 082 443 6039

AIDA POLOKWANE

15A Schoeman Street, Polokwane, 0700, P.O. Box 1961, Polokwane, 0699 Tel: 015 295 3134 Fax: 015 295 3161 E-mail: polokwane@aidasa.co.za Website: www.aida.co.za

Maart 19, 2015

Lifeline for job seekers HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za

ROSEMARY 082 804 9725

EACH FRANCHISE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

Tel: 015 295 3134

RETHABILE GARDENS

NOW SELLING

STANDS AVAILABLE IN RETHABILE GARDENS DEPENDING ON SIZE: FROM R182 710 TO R210 540 Don't miss out on this family home. R550 000 A newly built house at Rethabile Gardens. The yard is surrounded by walls with electric fence and gate. Close to public transport, school - you name it. Don’t miss this one. Call today. Simon Mathebula 082 476 8916

You will fall in love with this home. R548 255 Newly constructed home in popular Rethabile Gardens waiting for the new owner to Move in. Transport available and not far from most amenities. Call now! Simon Mathebula 082 476 8916

The Department of Labour is calling employees from all sectors, job-seekers and unemployed individuals to attend an imbizo where they will be given the opportunity to register or check if they are registered with the Unemployment Insurance Fund and the Compensation Fund. The imbizo is planned for 18 April at Bolivia Lodge and according to Johannes Mokou, Spokesperson for the department, the forum will also grant job-seekers an opportunity to register for job opportunities on site. Mokou also stated that Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant is expected to be present at the event. Role players, employers and employees in the sector are envisaged to have ample opportunities to interact with the Minister as well as Senior Management of the Department on amongst other things, successes, gains and frustrations within the sector. Role players will also have an opportunity to share their suggestions and sentiments in order to help improve the sector. Mokou stated that free bus transport from areas such as Moletjie Moshate, Mokopane, and Mankweng, Mmotong wa Perekisi, Seshego, Westenburg and Polokwane will be available to ferry people to and from the imbizo. “People are also encouraged to visit their nearest labour centres for more information regarding bus routes, bus coordinators, times, venue and documents to bring during the imbizo,” Mokou said.

PHS ontvang toekenning BODORP • R4 500 000

WELGELEGEN • R2 400 000 STYLISH WELL PLANNED HOME

REF NO: 91344189259

Excellent location with loads of wife-pleaser qualities. 2 bedrooms lead onto patio leading to heated pool and great entertaining area. Low maintenance garden. Ideal for lock-up-and-go. Hurry and make this your dream home. 1 2 Carports 0 3 2 GRETHA • 082 802 1874

PROPERTY IN MEDICAL AREA

REF NO: 91344187043

This is a great property. It can be zoned for medical use or great for developers- development rights for a total of 12 townhouses. Current improvements: residential home 166 m², 3 townhouses of 138.5 m² each and 2 townhouses of 110 m² and 80 m² each. GRETHA • 082 802 1874

FA M I LY

HOME

REF

NO:

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

PENINA PARK • R679 000

FLORA PARK • R1 350 000

SPACIOUS APARTMENT. REF NO: 91344189621 Open-plan kitchen with breakfast nook. 2 Balconies. Good beginnings start here. Call today to view.

91344189681

Family home in a well established neighbourhood. Spacious open-plan living areas. Wooden garage doors plus 3 carports. Borehole and water tank. Close to schools and shopping centres. Call now to view. 0 2 Carports 0 3 2 INA • 079 597 8636

2 1

Carports

INA • 079 597 8636

POLOKWANE • R3 760 000

IVY PARK • R2 440 000

SESHEGO • R490 000

CAPRICORN • R2 620 000

INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX BUILT TO PERFECTION. REF NO: 91344181049 Upmarket double-storey offices (285 m²) warehouse/workshop (323 m²). Stand 1203 m². Plus 3 carports. Good quality finishes, air-conditioning, surveillance cameras, electric fence, alarm system, controlled access, balcony, brick walled and chromadek roof. Reception area, boardrooms 5 offices, storerooms, kitchen and 3 bathrooms. Don’t delay, please call to view the property.

STUNNING DOUBLE-STOREY FAMILY HOME. REF NO: 91344189721 A double-storey property consists of 6 spacious bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Granny flat with 2 bedrooms. 4 garages, 3 carports, 3 entrances, 2 lounges, 2 dining rooms and 2 studies. Electric fence and gate. Lapa and swimming pool with a borehole and paved entrance. The property also has a braai area and 2 balconies. Close to all amenities. Call now to view.

LOOK NO FURTHER. REF NO: 91344186573 A gorgeous family home with spacious bedrooms - bathroom and lounge. Newly revamped kitchen. Low maintenance with face brick. Close to high schools and surgery. Don’t delay.

ALL INVESTORS AND DEVELOPERS. REF NO: 91344183769 Large house with flatlet on a big stand of 1506 m² and a borehole. Very central to town and schools with loads of potential. For you Mr. Developer. Don’t miss out. Let your dreams come true. Waiting for your call. 0 0 Carports 1 3 2 RINA • 082 929 9171

LOUWRENS • 082 958 6632

6 4

Carports

JACOB • 082 466 8366

BENDOR • R1 675 000

WESTENBURG • R850 000

JUST WHAT YOU NEED. REF NO: 91344188302 This place is for you - just move in. Enough room space and carport for 8 cars. Spacious living areas and a Wendy house. Rent it or buy it. Close to shopping centre and school. You snooze you lose. Call now.

BIG ENOUGH FOR BIG FAMILY REF NO: 91344188170 Big and well maintained house- walled all around, each room airconditioned, nice garden, quiet street, close to schools and police station. Not far from library and public swimming pools. Don’t delay. 0 2 Carports 0 3 2 SIMON • 082 476 8916

3 2

Carports

RINA • 082 929 9171

Carports

JACOB • 082 466 8366

LEBOWAKGOMO • R548 000 MAGNIFICENT BUY

REF NO:

LEBOWAKGOMO • R550 000

91344188905

PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS.

Magnificent buy. In popular area. Excellent exterior finishes

tained family home on 520 m² stand. Drive-through garage.

home. It also offers a large main bedroom. Make an offer today.

Carports

JAMES • 072 236 7310

REF NO: 91344189719

Close to new mall. Walking distance from taxi rank. Well main-

but finishes to be completed inside. This could be your dream

3 2

Hoërskool Pietersburg (PHS) het onlangs weer eens bewys hoekom hulle as een van die beste skole in Limpopo beskou word, toe dié skool ‘n eretoekenning ontvang het as een van die top 20 wiskundeskole in die Noordvaalarea. PHS pluk steeds die vrugte van die fenomenale 2014-matriekuitslae toe die wiskunde-toekenning onder die vaandel van Helpende Hand, wat deel vorm van Solidariteit en die Wiskundevereniging van Suid-Afrika, aan PHS toegeken en aan Elzje van der Walt, wiskunde departementshoof en Willie Schoeman, skoolhoof oorhandig is. PHS wens Van der Walt, wiskunde departmentshoof hartlik geluk met die prestasie.

3 2

Carports

JAMES • 072 236 7310

BENDOR • R3 280 000

POLOKWANE • R2 190 000

LOCATION LOCATION. REF NO: 91344189894 Comfort and style combine perfectly in this beautiful home. This home is situated in a sought after security estate. Ready to move in. Don’t miss this opportunity. Call today.

SMALL FARM CLOSE TO TOWN. REF NO: 91344188546 Well developed 30ha farm - 30km from Polokwane. Close to N1 on the Pretoria road. Good for cattle and horses. 3 -Phase Eskom power. Two cement dams. Call today!

3 3

Carports

GRETHA • 082 802 1874

JACOB MKHABELA

Agent of the month for October November and December 2014

Diamond Arrow Award 1st Overall

HANTI 084 549 5928

3 1

Carports

STANDS

FOTO: LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK

Size/m²

Price

Agent

Bendor - 91344189331

914

R 490 000

Ina - 079 597 2636

Lebowakgomo - 91344189329

450

R 135 000

James - 072 236 7310

Woodlands - 91344189237

1090

R 656 000

Louwrens - 082 958 6632

Marble Hall - 91344189389

401

R 110 000

Jacob - 082 466 8366

Faranani Estate - 91344189187

650

R 435 000

Jacob - 082 466 8366

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

TOWNHOUSES TO LET IVY PARK BODORP BENDOR (1/5/15) LADANNA

HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za

PETER 073 219 4538

GRETHA 082 802 1874

R 5 000 R 6 000 R 6 000 R 7 000 R 5 800

HOUSES TO LET 3 2 2 3 3

1 1 2 2 1

1 1 1

FLORA PARK

R 11 000

MAHLASEDI PARK

R 2 900

BENDOR

R 8 500

R 11 900

R17 500

RETHABILE GARDENS R4 500

OFFICES TO LET HANS VAN RENSBURG SCHOEMAN

ELMARIE - 082 977 7020

LOUWRENS 082 958 6632

Walking promoted as part of healthy lifestyle

0 LOUWRENS • 082 958 6632

URGENT!!!!!

JAMES 072 236 7310

Elzje van der Walt, wiskunde departementshoof en Willie Schoeman, skoolhoof van PHS met die wiskunde-toekening wat dié skool ontvang het.

Area

VICTOR 073 066 6805

ELMARIE 082 977 7020

108M² 190M² 165M² 190M² 36M²

JACOB 082 466 8366

R10 200 PM R25 700 PM R19 600 PM R16 500 PM R7 185 PM

INA 079 597 8636

SIMON 082 476 8916

KOWIE 082 854 0452

RINA 082 929 9171

EVERYTHING WE TOUCH TURNS TO SOLD

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture held its Provincial Big Walk at Lehlaba High School sportfields in Tubatse area last Saturday. With this annual event the department aims to encourage a healthy lifestyle through sport and recreation activities thereby creating an active and winning nation. Malesela Ramaoka, acting Media Liaison Officer of the department said employees of the department in various districts and members of the local community participated in the walk. “The main aim was to encourage people to take up the habit of walking, and also to begin to engage in walking as a conscious choice in leisure-time activities. The initiative is prompted by the ever increasing number of obesity and high incidence of heart attacks amongst the communities,” he said.

observer

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CLASSIFIED 1

STORAGE

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

JEWELLERY

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

SERVICES

CONFERENCE FACILITIES From 20 to 400 delegates. Weddings, funerals, theme parties, ethnic. Tel 015 295 5264 Cell 079 899 5405 ___________________ MAINTENANCE & CONSTRUCTION Revamp offices, houses, plots, small building jobs, plumbing, painting, tiling & electrical. SOUTHGATE Contact Danie 079 894 8963 ___________________ EK KOOP ENIGE MEUBELS Teelepels, gordyne, gereedskap, hengelgerei, speelgoed, fietse, kluise, noem dit & ek koop dit! Ek kom na jou toe met kontant in die hand! Kontak Elize 076 673 5890 ___________________

VEHICLES

LAAT EK U ‘N AANBOD VIR U MOTOR OF BAKKIE MAAK VOOR U INRUIL SODOENDE KAN U SPAAR Kontak Neels 083 459 7177 ____________________

FOR SALE GENERAL

BOSVELD BRAAIHOUT 50+ sakke @ R15, afgelewer of beskikbaar by Rabestraat 37B. Skakel Gert 082 662 7731 ____________________

LET FLATS 21 TO & T/HOUSES TO LET BACHELOR FLAT 1 bedroom up to 3 bedrooms in secure area. Contact 015 295 5264 Cell 079 899 5405 ____________________ ROOMS BACHELOR 1 BEDROOM FLATS 3 bedroom house, warehouses and workshops. Contact Andre 072 765 0507 072 133 0952 ____________________

LEEUWKUIL ESTATE BACHELOR UNIT Safe surroundings, 7km out of town. R2 200 p.m. Contact 084 451 1281 ____________________ 1 BEDROOM GARDEN FLAT, LADANNA Open-plan, lounge, pantry. R3 500 + dep. W&L inc. Available 1 April 2015. Contact 082 374 4680 ____________________ 1 SLAAPKAMER sit, eet, kombuis, badkamer, carport. Onmiddelik beskikbaar. Skakel 015 295 3323 ____________________ TO LET BACHELOR FLAT ON PLOT 3.5km from Savannah Mall in Dalmada. R2 650 per month. water incl plus prepaid electricity. Contact 015 296 2785 or 082 851 9531 ____________________ WOONSTEL TE HUUR MôREGLOED 2 Slaapk, 2 garages, tuindienste. R5200 plus krag, deposito R7800. Skakel 082 804 6230 ____________________ Houses ster Park - r13 400 4 Bedr, 3 bathr, 3 reception rooms, 1 study, double garage. Bendor- r14 500 4 Bedr, 2 reception rooms, lapa, swimming pool, 2 garages. BodorP – r6 300 3 Bedr, 1 bathr, kitchen, scullery, lounge, 1 garage. townHouses Bendor – r4 500 2 Bedr, 1 bathr, 1 carport. Flats dorP – r4 250 2 Bedr, 1 bathr, lounge, kitchen, lock-up garage. ladanna –r4 400 2 Bedr, 1 bathr, 1 living area, kitchen, 1 carport Ivydale - r5 600 2 Bedr, 2 bathr, kitchen, lounge. W & E included. Plots dalmada – r6 950 3 Bedr, 2 bathr, kitchen, lounge, 2 garages. W & E excluded. dalmada –r3 950 2 Bedr, living area, kitchen. W & E excluded oFFIces cBd – r2 500 BIccard st – r 11 140 marsHall cHamBers – r8 134 tHys – 083 702 0768 audrey – 072 632 7117 martIn – 060 666 5432

TO LET HOUSES

HUIS TE HUUR MôREGLOED 4 Slaapkamer, 2 badkamers, moderne kombuis, swembad, lapa. R13 200 per maand plus W&L. Deposito R19 800. Skakel 082 804 6230 ____________________

FOR SALE PROPERTY

4X 2 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSES in complex @ R690 and R650k respectively 2½ bathr, braai. Bargain! Contact 074 190 9956 ____________________

ACCOM MODATION

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

GENERAL

Application for Restoration Please take note that Nare Tertius Nkoana intends making Application to the Companies of Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) for the Restoration of Tertius Trading cc Reg No: 2005/092073/23. Please take further notice that any objections to this application must be lodged with Companies of Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) within 30 days of the date of Publication thereof. Contact: 082 684 3970 19/3 ___________________ Ngoatokoma Mall (Pty) Ltd intends to develop a Mall at Mohlaletse Mashilebele section portion of the farm Paradys 773 KS location, measuring 6Ha in extent. The Mohlaletse tribal Authority Land Rights Holders (Bapedi-Community under Babina-NokoBa-Mohlaletse Traditional Council) are invited to a meeting for taking/signing a community resolution in terms of the Interim Protection of Informal: Land Rights act, 1996 (Act 31 1996) which is arranged as following. Date: 09 April 2015 Time: 10:00am Venue: Maroteng Tribal Office (Moshate Office) Contact Person MB Mashilo (Developer) Cell: 072 702 2431 Email: morokamashilo1@ gmail.com Or Mrs Kedibone Molepo Tel: 015 297 3539 Rural Development & Land Reform – Limpopo 1 19/3 ___________________ KENNISGEWING VAN AANSOEK OM VERANDERING VAN HUWELIKSGOEDEREBEDELING: ARTIKEL 21 (1) VAN DIE WET OP HUWELIKSGOEDERE, NO. 88 VAN 1984 Hiermee word kennis gegee dat op 12 Mei 2015 on 10:00 of so spoedig moontlik daarna as wat die saak aangehoor kan word by die Noord Gautengse Hoë Hof (gehou te Pretoria) aansoek gedoen sal word vir ‘n bevel dat die huweliksgoederebedeling van Marsel Martin Slabbert, identiteitsnommer 850614 5158 083 en Mariska Slabbert (gebore Erasmus), identiteitsnommer 890502 0180 081, beide van Devin Estate 74 Bendor Park Polokwane distrik Polokwane verander word van binne gemeenskap van goedere na een van buite gemeenskap van goedere met die aanwasbedeling van toepassing. Enige besware teen voormelde aansoek moet binne 30 (Dertig) dae by die Griffier ingedien word en ‘n afskrif gestuur word na Applikante se Prokureurs, AB Burger Prokureur p/a Emma Nel Prokureur. Rooiribbokstraat 346 Waterkloofrif Uitbreiding 2 Pretoria emma.nel@lantic.net AB Burger Attorneys Moosestraat 166 Hoedspruit 1380 Tel: 015 793 1113 Fax: 015 793 2417

E-pos: Emma.nel@ lantic.net 19/3 ___________________

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR THE CHANGE OF MATRIMONIAL PROPERTY SYSTEM: SECTION 21(1) OF THE MATRIMONIAL PROPERTY ACT NO. 88 OF 1984 Notice is hereby given that application will be made at the North Gauteng High Court of South Africa Pretoria on 12 May 2015 at 10h00 for an order that the matrimonial property system of Marsel Martin Slabbert, identity number 850614 5158 083 and MariskaSlabbert (born Erasmus), identity number 890505 0180 081, both of 74 Devin Estate Bendor Park Polokwane district Polokwane be changed from in community of property to one of out of community of property with the accrual system applicable. Any objects against the aforesaid applicant must be submitted within 30 (Thirty) days to the Registrar and a copy filed with Applicant’s Attorneys, AB Burger Attorneys c/o Emma Nel Attorney 346 Rooiribbok Street Waterkloof Extension 2 Pretoria emma.nel@lantic .net AB Burger Attorneys No. 166 Moose Street Hoedspruit 1380 Tel: 015 793 1113 Fax: 015 793 2417 Email: emma.nel@ lantic.net 19/3 ___________________ NOTICE OF A SECTION 24G APPLICATION APPLICATION FOR THE RECTIFICATIONOF THE UNLAWFUL COMMENCEMENT OF A LISTED ACTIVITY IN TERMS OF SECTION 24G OF THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AMENDMENT ACT. LEDET REF: 16/1/C/ S24G/1(c)/80 Notice is hereby given, in terms of Section 24(G) read together with section 24(F) and Section 7 of National Environmental Management Amendment Act (Act No. 8 of 2004) and the Environment Conservation Act (Act No. 73 of 1989) that BP Southern Africa lodged a Section 24G Application (rectification process) to the Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (Ledet) for BP Rametse Motors which was constructed without an environmental authorisation being granted. Site Information: BP Rametse Motors Service Station is located on Nelson Mandela Drive, Polokwane in the Limpopo Province at coordinates 23°51’12.1” S and 29°23’52” E. Infrastructure constructed at the site consists of 4 tanks, namely T1 (unleaded petrol) with a capacity of 23m³, T2 (cleaner super) with a capacity of 23m³, (T3 cleaner super) with a capacity of 46m³ as well as T4 (cleaner diesel) with a capacity of 23m³ and the site occupies an area of 4679m². In terms of GNR1182 of 5 September 1997 (Activity 1 c) the construction of the service station required an environmental authorisation from the relevant authority. The S24G Application aims to rectify the establishment of the site without an environmental authorisation and ensure that the operation of the site is in compliance with the requirements of the applicable legislation.

Parties wishing to formally comment on the proposed rectification and environmental authorisation are requested to forward their comments (with reasons) to Geomeasure Group (Pty) Ltd no later than 40 days after the publication of this notice. Comments /queries regarding this matter must be referred to: Geomeasure Group (Pty) Ltd Ms Nokukhanya Gasa Tel: 031 765 1900 Fax: 031 765 1935 Postal Address P O Box 1194 Hillcrest 3650 Email: khanya@geomeasuregroup.co.za 19/3 ___________________ THE REMOVAL OF RESTRICTIONS ACT, 1967 (ACT 84 OF 1967), REMOVAL OF THE CONDITIONS IN TERMS OF THE POLOKWANE/PERSKEBULT TOWN PLANNING SCHEME, 2007 TO ALLOW THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A LODGE AND SUBSERVIENT FACILITIES ON PLOT 159 OF IVY DALE. It is hereby notified that application has been made in terms of section 3(1) of the Removal of Restrictive Act, 1967 (84 of 1967) for the removal of condition [3d (i), and 3 e] of Title deed T106514/2006 of plot 159 IVY DALE Polokwane area for accommodation purpose in order to allow a lodge. The application is open for comments in office of the Manager Planning and Land Use Management, Polokwane Municipality, Civic Centre, 1st Floor West Wing, from the date of the publication notice, while the permission of the controlling authority application is open for inspection from the date of the publication notice, at the Head od Department, Cooperative Governance Human Settlement and Traditional Affairs, Hensa Towers 3rd floor. Objections to the application may be lodged in writing with the manager Spatial Planning and land use Polokwane Municipality, P O Box 111, Polokwane, 0700 and the applicant at P O Box 4865, Polokwane, 0699 for a period of 28 days from the date of publication of notice. Objections to the permission in terms of Act 84 of 1967 may be lodged in writing to the Head of Department, Cooperative Governance Human Settlement and Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X9485, Polokwane, 0699 and the applicant at P O Box 4865, Polokwane, 0699 for a period of 28 days from the date of publication of notice. Nhlatse Planning Consultants P.O. Box 4865 Polokwane 0699 Tel: 015 297 8673 Cell: 082 558 7739 12/3 19/3 ___________________

WET OP OPHEFFING VAN BEPERKINGS, 1967(WET 84 VAN 1967), OPHEFFING VAN BEPERKINGS IN TERME VAN DIE POLOKWANE / PERSKEBULT DORPSBEPLANNINGSKEMA, 2007 TE LAAT DIE STIGTING VAN ‘N LODGE OP PLOT 159 IVY DALE. Hiermee word bekend gemaak dat ingevolge die bepalings van artikel 3(1) van die Wet op Opheffing van Beperkings, 1967 (Wet 84 van 1967), aansoek gedoen is vir die opheffing van die titelvoorwaardes 3d(i) and 3 e in titelakte T106514/2006 van plot 159 Ivydale Polokwane

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CONTACT THE OBSERVER TELEPHONE: 015 291 1061 FAX: 015 291 3654 WEBSITE www.observer.co.za E-MAIL observer@mwebbiz.co.za POST www.observer.co.za munisipale area, ten einde dit moontlik te maak om die perseel te gebruik vir die doeleindes van ‘n lodge. Die aansoek is oop vir kommentaar in die kantoor van die Bestuurder: Beplanning en Grondgebruiksbeheer, Polokwane Munisipaliteit, Burgersentrum, 1ste Vloer, Wesvleuel, na die publikasie van die kennisgewing, terwyl die toestemming van die beherende owerheid aansoek is oop vir inspeksie na die publikasie van die kennisgewing aan die hoof van die Departement van Samewerkende Governance Menslike Nedersettings en Tradisionele Sake, Hensa Towers 3de vloer. Besware teen die aansoek kan skriftelik by die Bestuurder: Ruimtelike Beplanning en grondgebruik Polokwane Munisipaliteit, Posbus 111, Polokwane, 0700, ingedien of gerig word, en die applikant by Posbus 4865, Polokwane, 0699 vir ‘n tydperk van 28 dae na die publikasie van die kennisgewing ingedien word. Besware teen die toestemming in terme van Wet 84 van 1967 ingedien kan word skriftelik by die Hoof van die Departement van Samewerkende Regering Menslike Nedersettings en Tradisionele Sake, Posbus 111, Polokwane, 0700, ingedien of gerig word, en die applikant by Posbus 4865, Polokwane, 0699 vir ‘n tydperk van 28 dae na die publikasie van die kennisgewing. Besware teen die toestemming in terme van Wet 84 van 1967 ingedien kan word skriftelik by die Hoof van die Departement van Samewerkende Regering Menslike Nedersettings en Tradisionele Sake, Privaatsak X9485, Polokwane, 0699 en die applikant by Posbus 4865, Polokwane, 0699 vir ‘n tydperk van 28 dae na die publikasie van die kennisgewing. Nhlatse Planning Consultants Posbus 4865 Polokwane 0699 Tel: 015 297 8673 Sel: 082 558 7739 12/3 19/3 ___________________ NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT OF TOWN PLANNING SCHEME IN TERMS OF SECTION 56(1)(b)(i) OF THE TOWN PLANNING AND TOWNSHIPS ORDINANCE, 1986 (ORDINANCE 15 OF 1986) POLOKWANE/PERKEBULT AMENDMENT SCHEME 501 I Mmaphuti Julia Nare/ Nhlatse Planning Consultants being the authorized agent of the owner of Erf 4326 Bendor Ext 85 hereby give notice in terms of Section 56(1)(b)(i) of the Town Planning and Township Ordinance, 1986, that I have applied to the Polokwane Municipality for the amendment of the town planning scheme known as the Polokwane/ Perskebult Town Planning Scheme, 2007 for the rezoning of Erf 4326 Bendor Ext 85, Situated at corner Outspan and Velspaat Street from “Special for overnight accommodation” to “Institutional.” Particulars of the application will lie for inspection during normal office hours at the office of the Manager: Spatial Planning and Land Use Management, First Floor, West Wing, Civic Centre, Landdros Mare Street Polokwane, for a period of 28 days from the first date of publication of the notice. Objections to or represen-

tations in respect of the application must be lodged with or made in writing to the Manager: Spatial Planning and Land Use Management, First Floor, West Wing, Civic Centre, Landdros Mare Street Polokwane or P O Box 111, Polokwane, 0700 within a period of 28 days from the first date of publication of the notice. Nhlatse Planning Consultant P.O. Box 4865 Polokwane 0699 Tel: 015 297 8673 Cell: 082 558 7739 12/3 19/3 ___________________ KENNISGEWING VAN AANSOEK OM WYSIGING VAN DORPS-BEPLANNINGSKEMA INGEVOLGE ARTIKEL 56(1)(b)(i) VAN DIE ORDONNANSIE OP DORPSBEPLANNING EN DORPE, 1986 (ORDONNANSIE 15 VAN 1986) POLOKWANE/PERKEBULT WYSIGINGSKEMA 501 Ek Mmaphuti Julia Nare synde die ge-magtigde agent van die eienaar van erf 4326 Bendor Ext 85, gee hiermee ingevolge artikel 56(1)(b)(i) van die ordinnansie op Dorpsbeplanning en Dorpe, 1986, kennis dat ek by die Polokwane Munisipaliteit aansoek gedoen het om die wysiging van die dorpsbeplanningskema bekend as Polokwane/ Perskebult dorsbeplanningskema ,2007 deur die hersonering van die eiendom hierbo beskryf, gelee hoek Outpan en Velspaal straat, vanaf “Spesiale van oornag verblyf” na ‘Institusionele.” Besonderhede van die aansoek le te insae gedurende gewone kantoorure by die kantoor van die Bestuurder: Ruimtelike beplanning en Grondegebruik-bestuur, eerste vloer, Burgersentrum, Landdros Marestraat Polokwane vir n tydperk van 28 dae vanaf die publikasie van die kennisgewing. Besware teen of vertoe ten opsigte van die aansoek moet binne n tydperk van 28 dae vanaf die publikasie van die kennisgewing, skriftelike by of tot die Munisipale bestuurder by bovermelde adres of by Posbus 111, Polokwane, 0700 in gedien of gerig word. Nhlatse Planning Consultant Posbus 4865 Polokwane 0699 Tel: 015 297 8673 Sel: 082 558 7739 12/3 19/3 ___________________

SEQUESTRA33 TION NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN DECEASED ESTATE All persons having claims against the undermentioned Estate must lodge it with the executor concerned within 30 days (as indicated) from date of publication hereof Estate Number: 120/15 Masters Office: Polokwane Surname: Maribana Christian Names: Sebeela Alpheus Date of Birth: 1 April 1957 Identity Number: 570401 5283 080 Last Address: Stand No: 421 Moletjie 0710 Date of Death: 29December 2014 Deceased was married in community of property Full Names of Surviving Spouse Surname: Maribana Christian Names: NndanduleniReineth Date of Birth: 12 May 1968

Identity Number: 680512 1275 081 Name and Address of Advertiser/ Authorised Agent: Mapampola Manamela Attorneys 19A Grobler Street Cnr Landdros Mare & Grobler streets Dada House Building 2nd Floor Office 207 Polokwane 0699 P O Box 875 Bakone 0746 Tel: 015 295 9198 Fax: 086 625 5396 Cell: 072 126 2130 Email: Mapampola@ gmail.com 19/3 ___________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN DECEASED ESTATE All persons having claims against the undermentioned Estate must lodge it with the executor concerned within 30 days (as indicated) from date of publication hereof. Estate Number: 547/15 Master’s Office: Polokwane Surname: Manamela Christian Names: Morongoa Juliet Date of Birth: 21 June 1982 Identity Number: 820621 0898 081 Last Address: 126 Ga-Ramalapa Village, Ga Matlala’ A Thaba Date of Death: 18th January 2015 Deceased was never married Name and Address of Advertiser/Authorised Agent: Mapampola Manamela Attorneys 19A Grobler Street Cnr Landdros Mare & Grobler streets Dada House Building 2nd Floor Office 207 Polokwane 0699 P O Box 875 Bakone 0746 Tel: 015 295 9198 Fax: 086 625 5396 Cell: 072 126 2130 Email: Mapampola@ gmail.com 19/3 ___________________

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 thereof. Estate No.: 7391/2012 Master’s Office: POLOKWANE Surname: SHAI First Names: LESETSHA SIMON Date of Birth: 14 March 1930 Identity No.: 300314 5200 086 Last Address: STAND NO. 16, CHLOE VILLAGE, JUNO, DISTRICT OF SESHEGO Date of Death: 22 May 2012 First Names and Surname of Surviving Spouse: SEGATLA LYDIAH SHAI Date of Birth: 29 September 1929 Identity No.: 310929 0161 088 Name (only one) of Authorised Agent: MOLOKO PHOOKO ATTORNEYS Address of Authorised Agent: 83 THABO MBEKI DRIVE MOKOPANE MOLOKO PHOOKO ATTORNEYS 83 THABO MBEKI DRIVE BOSVELD CENTRE POLOKWANE TEL: 015 491 3421 19/03 ___________________

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DE KLERKS ATTORNEYS has a vacancy for a

Senior Conveyancing Typist Send CVs to

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SPRAY PAINTER Opportunity for a hands-on person with spray painting experience. Qualification not necessary. Send CV to blueliquid@mweb.co.za or hand deliver to 65 Church Street, Polokwane.

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TEACHING POSITION in Polokwane Requirements: • Qualified educator • SACE registered • Dynamic individual to help children achieve their potential • One year work experience

Maart 19, 2015

Limpopo-kleure vir Suidskool tennisspelers

SLC’s Mfumo off to SAs

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Mericha Hatting en Monique de Lange is o.13-provinsiale tennisspelers van Pietersburg Laerskool wat van 26 tot 30 Maart aan die Suid-Afrikaanse Skoletennistoernooi in Bloemfontein gaan deelneem.

Mfumo Mongwe, an u.16 sprinter from Stanford Lake College during the recent Limpopo Athletics Championships qualified for the South African National Championships for High Schools to be held in North West from 26 to 29 March. He will participate in the 200 m for boys u.17.

Email CV to houseofinspiration786@gmail.com

Private Primary School Teaching Position

WERKTUIGKUNDIGE

English medium

Closing date: 10 April 2015

Werktuigkundige word dringend benodig.

We have positions available for Intermediate Phase Teachers

Grades 5 and 6

* Moet onder druk kan werk * Auto-elektries sal as aanbeveling dien * Moet onmiddellik diens kan aanvaar

with relevant qualifications and experience, to start asap.

Stuur verkorte CV na corrie@fastadsl.co.za Sluitingsdatum: 31 Maart 2015

In addition to the above requirements, the successful candidate should be: • Fully qualified • Energetic and with high integrity • Registered with SACE

WESTVAAL GROUP

Send CV to: lenel@absamail.co.za Fax 086 610 4784

VAcAnciES The Westvaal Group, a dynamic motor dealer group in North-West, Free State, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, Gauteng and Western Cape has the following vacancies at their Polokwane Branch:

SERVICE ADVISOR

The usual benefits such as medical aid and provident fund apply. Responsibilities & Qualifications: • Computer literate with experience in office administration; • Be able to communicate well and enjoy working with people; • Experience in the motor industry will be an advantage; • Be able to work well under pressure; • Valid driver’s licence is essential.

FINANCE & INSURANCE ASSISTANT

The usual benefits such as medical aid and provident fund apply. Responsibilities & Qualifications: • Grade 12 with Maths & Economics, FAIS 1, 2 and FAIS 3 or credits of 120 in a financial management course or degree as well as a NCR accreditation; • Certificate of compliance in terms of RE exam is compulsory; • A minimum of 3 years relevant financial experience; • Self-driven abilities coupled with leadership, integrity, analysis and problem solving abilities; • Create and implement strategies to cultivate sales of extended warranties and aftermarket products; • Complete paperwork to ensure compliance with government regulations; • Valid driver’s licence is essential.

SALES CONSULTANTS, NEW & USED VEHICLES

The usual benefits such as medical aid and provident fund apply. Responsibilities & Qualifications: • Relevant marketing qualification and two years relevant sales experience; • Reach set monthly target and work under pressure; • Provide sales consultation, achieve customer enthusiasm, know the product you are selling and create owner loyalty; • Complete required vehicle sales paperwork according to Dealership Policies and deliver vehicles; • Be able to work well under pressure; • Valid driver’s licence is essential. Email a short CV to: valerie.bester@westvaal.co.za or fax to: 086 637 6338 by 27 March 2015. If you have not been contacted within one week of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

The Roads Agency Limpopo SOC was established under the Northern Province Roads Agency and Proprietary Act of 1998 (NPRA Act). RAL is mandated for the planning, design, construction and maintenance of the Limpopo Provincial Network. The Head Office of RAL is in Polokwane. The Roads Agency Limpopo invites applications from suitable, innovative and credible candidates for the filling of the following vacancies:

Manager: CEO’s Office All-inclusive remuneration: R833 929.26 per annum (Cost to Company) Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will support his/her work by focusing on the establishment and optimisation of dayto-day operations in the company. He/she will be responsible for the organisation and coordination of office operations and overseeing procedures and resources, with the primary objective being the facilitation of organisational effectiveness and efficiency. Minimum requirements: • A Bachelor’s degree or National Higher Diploma/BTech in Business Administration/Public Administration or equivalent • A minimum of 10 years’ working experience in the public or private sector environment • Decision-making ability • Attention to detail and high level of accuracy • Report-writing skills • Advanced computer literacy • Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Preparing agendas and minutes of meetings and following up on decisions taken during Board and Management meetings • Ensuring the professional and smooth running of the CEO’s daily administrative office tasks • Assisting the team in the office in training their daily tasks • Coordinating with the CEO for planning and scheduling appointments and meetings as required • Carefully handling and directing all mail and correspondence reaching the CEO’s office and taking necessary actions to direct to appropriate concerned persons • Scheduling and arranging all meetings requested by the CEO internally and externally • Writing reports on behalf of the CEO • Organising and maintaining manual and electronic filing, as well as managing projects and tasks assigned by the CEO • Providing support to other team members of staff and ensuring they achieve set goals • Ensuring confidentiality of all work, information and data and correspondence • Providing assistance to other members of the Executive staff as time allows • Designing and ensuring filing systems are up-to-date.

Executive Secretary to the Chief Executive Officer All-inclusive remuneration: R298 084.46 per annum (Cost to Company) Minimum requirements: • A diploma in Secretarial Studies/Office Administration or equivalent • A minimum of 10 years’ successful secretarial and general administration experience • Advanced reading, writing and arithmetic skills • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Excellent command of the English language • Exceptional interaction skills (personally and telephonically) • Good planning and organisational skills • Good attention to detail • Good problem-solving skills • Knowledge of telephone protocol • The ability to learn new software applications • Professional verbal and written communication skills (ability to compile proficient written communication) • Discretion with confidential information • Willingness to work a flexible schedule. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Preparing meeting agendas and arranging conference calls and meetings for company officials • Compiling and preparing reports and distributing incoming documents and research information • Facilitating travel arrangements • Setting up accommodation and facilitating other necessary arrangements for company visitors • Answering telephones and handling all incoming and outgoing mail • Coordinating all administrative matters and ensuring they are processed by the Manager in the CEO’s office • Performing general clerical duties, including but not limited to photocopying, faxing, mailing and filling • Maintaining hard copy and electronic filing systems. Procedure When Applying A detailed CV, accompanied by an application letter, recent certified copies of educational qualifications and ID, must be forwarded by post to Ms Dorcas Mphahlele, the Human Resource Manager, Roads Agency Limpopo, Private Bag X9554, Polokwane 0700 or hand delivered during office hours (08:00-16:30) in Office No 2-35, Registry Section, 2nd Floor, Roads Agency Limpopo, 26 Rabe Street. Take note of the following: • Short-listed candidates will be subjected to verification of qualifications and employment and previous employment • Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and therefore must attach certified copies of certificates of evaluation by SAQA • Applicants are informed that applications, qualifications and CVs will not be returned • Applicants must also note that, if no notification of appointment is received within 60 days of the closing date, they must accept that their applications have been unsuccessful and are hereby thanked for applying • Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only • The Agency reserves the right to withdraw and/or not fill a post • Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. You may, however, contact the Agency to check your application. Enquiries: Dorcas Mphahlele and Doris Moloto, tel. (015) 284-4653/4613 RAL is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. Candidates whose appointment will promote representivity in terms of race, gender and disability will receive preference. Closing date: 7 April 2015

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Suidskool bedank borge >> Pietersburg Laerskool het verlede week borge vir die o.7- en o.8mininetbal-, o.9-netbal- en eerste-rugbyspan ontvang. Die spanne is met sakke, waterbottels en klere toegerus.

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Die trotse o.9-netbalspan saam met hulle afrigters, Elmien White en Amanda Koekemoer, agter. In die middel agter is Marten Gobey van Buco Hardware Buildware (borg).

BIOLink is die trotse borg van die o.7- en o.8-mininetbalspanne. Agter is verteenwoordigers van BIOLink, Loren Bronkhorst en Koemi van der Walt.

Pick n Pay Cycad winning trio PHOTO: JEFF RAYMOND

The Pick n Pay Cycad monthly Individual Stableford took place at the Polokwane Golf Club last Wednesday. With Hannes van den Heever, CEO of Pick n Pay Cycad are the winning trio of Steve Rudd, Jan Moolman and Jan Nel.

FOTO’S: RC MYBURGH

Die eerste-rugbyspanspelers van Suidskool toer van 20 Maart tot 2 April na Rustenburg vir ‘n rugbykliniek. Agter is afrigter, Martin Krone, borg Marten Gobey (Buco Hardware Buildware), afrigter, Jan Carel Holtzhauzen en skoolhoof, Peet Bredenkamp.

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POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT NEW BAKERY - HYPERBAKE • 2 x SALES MANAGERS -

minimum 2 years’ experience R12 000 negotiable plus commission

• 1 X ADMIN MANAGER computer literate and minimum 3 years experience R20 000 plus commission

• 3 x PLANT TECHNICIANS

with electrical and mechanical experience - R12 000 negotiable plus commission

Email CVs: Skordi@mweb.co.za PHARMACY FRONT SHOP ASSISSTANT

MEDICARE GROUP OF PHARMACIES MEDICARE PHARMACIES, an established group of pharmacies, is looking for an experienced FRONT SHOP ASSISSANT to join their dynamic team.The candidates must be willing to work in retail and long hours standing. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS • Grade 12 • Minimum of 1-2 year experience in pharmacy • Pharmacy Floor Assistance • Well spoken • Computer literate • Fast and effective worker and be able to cope under pressure • Dedicated work ethic • Strong communication skills • Knowledge of pharmacy products • Ability to work well in a team • Willingness to learn • Knowledge of Pharmacy Stock and Point of Sale programmes Closing date: 31 March 2015 If you meet the above requirements please send you CV with at least three traceable references to: applications@medcity.co.za

THE GATEWAY AIRPORTS AUTHORITY LIMITED (GAAL) a provincially owned business enterprise responsible for managing Polokwane International Airport, invites applications from suitable qualified and experienced candidates for appointment to the following challenging position: The GATEWAY AIRPORTS AUTHORITY LIMITED (GAAL) contributes towards skills development through the provision of internship opportunities to unemployed youth graduates in order for them to gain work experience in various areas. GAAL therefore invites applications from suitably qualified graduates to participate in a twelve (12) months internship programme Stipend

R3 300, 00 per month

Legal Services (1 Position) : Ref No Requirements :

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

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

PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS OFFICER (1 POSITION) Interested candidates must send their applications letters accompanied by their Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of qualifications to: The Human Resources Manager, Gateway Airports Authority Limited , P.O. Box 1309, POLOKWANE 0700, or deliver by hand to :GAAL Administration Building, N1 North , Makhado Road. Faxed or E-Mailed applications will not be considered. Contact person : Mr. Daniel Malesa (015) 288 0122

Closing date : 10 May 2012

NB. Applicants are advised to consider their applications unsuccessful, if no response is received within two months Of the closing date.

This position reports to the Revenue and Compliance Manager. Remuneration: R253 435.56 annual (basic salary). Qualifications and experience required: •Grade 12 •A three-year national diploma or degree in Public Administration/Finance/Supply Chain Management. •Minimum three (3)years experience in Supply Chain Management environment The GATEWAY AIRPORTS AUTHORITY LIMITED is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and to this extent conducts targeted recruitment for previously disadvantaged individuals. To this extend, we encourage people from all races and also people with disabilities to apply.

Competence and/or skills required: •Knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain Management Framework and processes •.Understanding of the application of (Supply Chain Management) SCM procedures, SCM practice notes and delegations of authorities •Knowledge and understanding of the applicable financial prescripts e.g. PFMA and its regulations, Report Writing, communication and supervision skills •Accountability and good ethical conduct •Ability to work under pressure and meet important deadlines. •Valid code 08/EB driver’s licence is essential. Key responsibilities for this position are as follows: •Facilitate the acquisition of goods and services by inviting quotations from suppliers, advertisement of bids, Opening of bids, Attend Bids Committee meetings and serve as secretariat. •Draft correspondence to bidders on the outcome of the bid adjudication •Prepare monthly reports. •Ensure proper flow of work in the SCM section. •Manage the assets of the company. •Maintain supplier database register •Manage and keep record of all contracts •Advise other sections regarding Supply Chain procedures •Assist all sections in compiling the specifications and service level agreements. Interested candidates must send their covering letter, comprehensive CV, certified copies of qualifications, ID document and driver’s licence to: The Human Resources Manager, Gateway Airports Authority Limited, P.O. Box 1309, POLOKWANE 0700, Or Hand Deliver to: GAAL Administration Building, Landdros Mare Street, Gateway Weg, Polokwane, 0699. Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Enquiries: Mr. Daniel Malesa 015 288 0122: Closing date: 31 March 2015 NB. Applicants should consider their applications as unsuccessful if no response is received within two months of the closing date. Successful candidates will be subjected to probity before engagement to determine suitability. THE GATEWAY AIRPORTS AUTHORITY LIMITED is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and to this extent conducts targeted recruitment for previously disadvantaged individuals. The Employment Equity of GAAL will apply in filling this position. To this extend, we encourage all races and also people with disabilities to apply.

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Good rugby during friendly matches

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

Capricorn High School and Tommies players fight for dominance in the line-up.

The first rugby teams of Capricorn High School (CHS), Northern Academy and Mitchell House and the second team of Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé (Tommies) engaged in two friendly matches on the fields of CHS last Thursday. The first half of the match between Tommies and CHS was dominated by the visitors who started the second half with a 34-0 lead. The CHS players were however determined not to lose and scored 12 points for Tommies to win 38-12. Northern Academy had a good start during their match against Mitchell House and a halftime score of 27-0. Despite Mitchell House’s gallant efforts and 10 points scored in the second half the 51-10 victory went to Northern Academy.

Mahlangu shares his soccer knowledge with youngsters HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za

ormer Bafana Bafana, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates midfielder Jabu Mahlangu recently shared his knowledge and experience of the game with aspiring soccer players from Polokwane and surrounds during the Super Sport United Fan Zone at old Polokwane Rugby fields. Mahlangu, currently a Football Ambassador at SuperSport United Football Club said they decided to come to Polokwane because there is lot of in

the area and they also wanted to give youngsters an opportunity to display their talent. “Polokwane is one of those areas that are not given much attention in terms of talent scouting. SuperSport United plays some of its matches here and these youngsters are the ones who attend our matches. As part of giving back to the community, we thought we should come here and also give the youngsters a platform to showcase their talent,” Mahlangu said. Mahlangu officiated during several friendly, five-a-side matches between

local development teams and also discussed matters such as social skills and how to behave as a footballer with the youngsters. “Social skills are very important. Many professional soccer players have lost a lot because of misconduct and other social ills. It is important to impart such knowledge to the young people at an early age,” Mahlangu said. He also mentioned that he was impressed with the talent displayed on the day and he believes many youngsters can make it to Premier Soccer League if they remain focused.

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Jabu Mahlangu (middle) with some of the aspiring soccer players from Polokwane and surrounding areas.

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BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@ gmail.com Vrygewige borge het onlangs skenkings aan die bulletjierugbyspelers en pompommies van Erica Pre-primêre Skool gemaak. Skoolhoof, Monja Groenewald is baie dankbaar vir die warm baadjies, broeke, sakke en truie wat Beds for Africa, Peter Plant, Hi-Q Ladine, JE Autobody, Ricoh Limpopo en Networth Properties geskenk het.

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Erica Pre-primêre Skool se bulletjierugbyspan se borge is Melissa van der Walt van Beds for Africa wat sakke geskenk het, Peter O’Reilly van Peter Plant en André Coetzee van Hi-Q Ladine wat truie geskenk het, Lieb Liebenberg, afrigter, Monja Groenewald, hoof, en Elize Hattingh van JE Autobody, wat broeke geborg het saam met die bulletjierugbyspan.

Glenn Groenewald van Ricoh Limpopo het die baadjies vir die pompommies geskenk, Monja Groenewald, hoof en borg van hul sake, Michelle Correia van Networth Properties saam met die pompommies.

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Xander Maritz van Oosskool, probeer Ryann Maminingu van Laerskool Piet Hugo plattrek.

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Oosskool se Jarred Watridge wag vir die bal tydens ‘n Met groot entoesiasme het rugbyspelers van Laerskool Piet Hugo en lynstaan. Laerskool Pietersburg-Oos Donderdag kragte gemeet tydens vriendskaplike wedstryde op Laerskool Piet Hugo se sportterrein ter voorbereiding van die komende rugbyseisoen. Drie vriendskaplike wedstryde is gespeel waartydens spelers gewys het waartoe hulle in staat is. Die afrigters van die sportspanne was beïndruk met hul spelers se spel en sien uit na wat die komende wedstryde vir hulle inhou.

Piet Hugo begin rugbyseisoen op hoë noot LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK >>leandri.observer@ gmail.com Laerskool Piet Hugo en Mitchell House se o.11 spanne het mekaar onlangs die stryd aangesê. Laerskool Piet Hugo kon daarin slaag om Mitchell House oortuigend op hul tuisveld met 36-0 te klop. Opgewonde ondersteuners op die pawiljoen het albei spanne goed ondersteun. Die wenspan kon daarin slaag om drie drieë te druk danksy goeie samespel. Werner Christou, afrigter van Laerskool Piet Hugo se span is baie trots op sy spelers en sê goeie sportmanskap is deurgaans deur albei spanne en die toeskouers gehandhaaf. “Dit is nog aan die begin van die rugbyseisoen en baie kan nog gebeur, maar ek sien uit na wat die seisoen inhou.”

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Spelers van Mitchell House en Laerskool Piet Hugo in aksie op die veld.

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Rookie class winners Eric Enslin, second, Roean van Breda, first and Roelien van Breda, third.

The Stockrod class was ruled by Willie Blignaut, middle, followed by Nico Grebe, left and Johnny Durant Jr, third.

Sybrand Thysse, third, JJ van Rooyen, winner and WF Weideman competed in the 1660 class.

The winners in the 2.0 litre Modified class are Roelof van Breda (second), Desmond Bosch (first) and Johnny Durant senior (third).

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Roean van Breda finishes first in the Rookie class.

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Stephan Weideman (third), André Pienaar (first) and Nico Vorster (second) took the first three positions on the podium in the Hotrods class.

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pectators at the Polokwane Oval were treated to double the regular excitement during the Sprint Car Challenge on Saturday when eight monster vehicles engaged in fierce competition on the track. Although action in the regular classes also made for excitement Race Promoter Stephan Weideman stated that a much higher spectator count is proof of the sprint cars remaining a popular items on the calendar. As usual the night started with the Rookies. Roean van Breda took first place followed by newcomer Eric Enslin Jr whose car was only finished early the morning and Roelien van Breda who finished in third. The Stockrod class was ruled by Willie Blignaut. Nico Grebe took second place followed by Johnny Durant Jr. The 1660 class drew a good number of entries again and gave the crowd a good show as a lot of the cars is matched on pace. Sixteen-year-old WF Weideman, in the popular blue Citi Golf, and Dylan Bosch,14, gave the older competitors a hard time. JJ Fourie did not hesitate to give it his all

and finished first followed by WF and Sybrand Thysse. The drivers in the 2.0 litre Modified class once again provided a spectacular show. Desmond Bosch experienced mechanical difficulties in the first two events of the year but with his car in perfect mechanical condition he left Roelof van Breda and Johnny Durant senior no choice but to take second and third place respectively and him waving the chequered flag. Two new drivers were welcomed in the Hotrod class. Nico Vorster and Wors Prinsloo from Ermelo in Mpumalanga joined Polokwane Oval recently with Vorster already making name by setting up the best lap time of 14,2 seconds ever to be recorded at Polokwane Oval. But André Pienaar did not give him any chance in taking up the first place. Vorster had to be satisfied with a second place with Stephan Weideman in third. The Sprint Car class was the highlight of the event with spectators loudly supporting their favourite driver including local driver André Horn. Andries Marx took overall first place Adriaan van Zyl in second and Rudi Vorster in third. Weideman thanked sponsors of the event: Autozone, Fast Tools, Midas, Maxi’s, Amarillo Spur Mall of the North, Wimpy Cycad Centre, Panarottis Mall of the North Cappuccinos and Cell Serve. The next event is the local club race on 25 April.

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Victory for Mitchell House against PEPPS LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK >>leandri.observer@gmail.com Mitchell House’s first rugby team scored a 24-0 victory against PEPPS Polokwane Preparatory School and College recently during a small school league match hosted by PEPPS. Mitchell House lead 12-0 by the end of first

half. A total of four tries were scored and Mitchell House player Phuti Nailana was named Man of the Match. Mitchell House’s first team coach, Fred Romijn said it was a good game and that he was very proud of his teams win and their performance in the league so far.

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Atlete van Pietersburg Laerskool wat van vandag tot Saterdag aan die Suid-Afrikaanse Atletiekbyeenkoms vir laerskole in Germiston deelneem is Kayla de Villiers, Chantel Wreyford, Wernich Pheiffer en Marco Pratt. Agter is Danae Marais, Nicky Bam, skoolhoof Peet Bredenkamp en Cor Muller.

Provincial festival - 21 March 2015

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Bonolo Matheta of Mitchell House, right, outruns his opponents.

Mitchell House rugby coaches, Fred Romijn, Oscar Chopamba and Ray Janse van Rensburg keeping a close eye on the match.

Mitchell House and PEPPS first team players in action during the match.

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The annual KFC Mini Cricket Provincial Festival will be hosted at the Polokwane Cricket Club on Saturday, 21 March starting at 09:00. More than 850 children representing 25 schools from all five districts in Limpopo are expected to attend. The tournament challenges schools and teams to get active and showcase their skills on a large scale. Cheray van Blerk, Marketing Manager for KFC Polokwane said, “The Provincial Festival is the flagship event for the Limpopo Cricket Union in terms of the KFC Mini-Cricket calendar,” and added that KFC Polokwane was proud to be associated with the Limpopo Cricket Union and Cricket South Africa (CSA) who are the official organiser’s of the event. She also stated: ‘Some current Proteas players like Thami Tsolekile, AB De Villiers and Vernon Philander came through the ranks of the mini cricket programme. A continuing objective for CSA and Limpopo Cricket Union is to continue producing future franchise and international players through this wonderful programme that KFC spon-

sors on a national level.” Van Blerk further remarked that the young players will get the opportunity to play against teams they ordinarily would not have been exposed to due to vast distances between them. The In the process they develop self confidence while making new friends on and off the pitch. More action awaits them in the KFC MiniCricket Action Zone challenge where teams compete against the clock. An appearance by a Titans player, depending on availability, is planned and ought to be another highlight. Zac the CSA mascot will also attend to take pictures with the kids and encourage active lifestyles. The main aim of KFC Mini Cricket is to provide a game of cricket in its simplest form to young children and at the same time provide enjoyment for boys up to the nine years and girls up to thirteen years old. Promoting girls cricket in the country is another of the festival’s goals. The festival should finish at about 13:00. Entrance is free and all cricket fans are welcome to attend.

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Vandag (Donderdag) om 12:00 sluit die inskrywings vir die Dieprivier 4x4 Gesinsnaweek. Die hoogtepunt van die 4x4naweek is Voetspore-aanbieder, Johan Badenhorst wat Saterdag saam met ander entoesiaste die eko-4x4 roete doen en die middag beskikbaar is om sy omvangryke kennis met deelnemers te deel en lekker te sosialiseer. Hy kan ongelukkig nie meer deel van die aand se prysuitdeling wees nie weens ander verpligtinge die volgende dag. Die 4x4 gesinsnaweek word van 27 tot 29 Maart 13 km buite die stad op die Siliconpad aangebied waar belangstellendes hul vernuf op die 4x4-baan kan toets terwyl die res van die gesin ook by ander vermaaklikhede kan baat. Dit skep die ideale geleentheid vir vriende en familie om gesellig saam te kuier en is ten bate van die Hervormde Kerk

Noordelike Pietersburg. Volgens een van die organiseerders, Flip Snyders sal daar duidelike padaanwysings op die pad aangebring word. Hy sê 4x4-voertuie sowel as 4x4-vierwielmotorfietse kan inskryf. “Dit kos R1 200 per voertuig met maksimum vier persone en R800 per vierwielmotorfiets. Die inskrywingsgeld sluit deelname aan alle baanitems en hindernisse sowel as kampfooie in.” Daginskrywings beloop R800 per voertuig of vierwielmotorfiets. Dagbesoekers wat in die aksie wil deel, moet R20 toegangsfooi opdok. Laerskoolleerders is gratis. “Uitstallings en demonstrasies vind deurgaans plaas. ‘n Kontantkroeg en kosstalletjies is ook beskikbaar. Families en bestuurders kan reeds van Vrydag 14:00 arriveer waarna ‘n gesellige braai die aand plaasvind. Saterdag om 06:30 word die roetebespreking en groepindeling gedoen waarna die res van die dag met 4x4-aksie belaai sal wees,” sê Snyders. Vir inskrywings en navrae skakel Snyders by 083 446 7774 of Jaco Jooste by 082 727 8188. ‘n E-pos kan ook aan bbdieprivier4x4@gmail.com gestuur word of besoek hul facebook-blad, Dieprivier 4x4.

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he first ever Mall of the North Marathon which takes place on Saturday, 28 March has thus far attracted more than 850 online entries and it is expected to host a field of more than 1 500 athletes and social participants on the day. The event caters for the whole family. Serious runners can show their steel in a relatively flat 42,2 km marathon which also serves as a Comrades qualifier, a halfmarathon and a 10 km race while the whole family with friends can participate in a 5 km fun run. R62 000 in prize money can be won as well as a lot of lucky draws. Hosted by Mall of the North in partnership with Pietersburg Road Runners, Polokwane Observer, Volkswagen Polokwane en Coca-Cola the Mall of the North Marathon will become an established fixture on the Limpopo running calendar.

The marathon route follows two laps of the half marathon (21,1 km) and while moderately flat and fast, presents a suitably challenging hill at the finish. Entry forms are available at Pietersburg Road Running Club, Mall of the North kiosk at the Game court, Mall of the North’s Facebook page and Sportsman’s Warehouse. Athletes can also register on 28 March between 05:30 and 06:45. To ensure that all participants enjoy a safe run, water stations will be available every 3 km along the route and at the finish, while marshals will be on hand to ensure runners follow all road markers. The marathon and halfmarathon will both start at 07:00, and the 10 km race and fun run at 07:15. Medals will be issued to all finishers in each distance, while the first 400 pre-entries will receive a commemora-

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WAAR: Polokwane - Dieprivier 13 km op die Siliconpad - volg padaanwysers 27 tot 29 Maart 2015 4x4-Voertuie en 4x4-Kwadfietse * Echo 4x4-roete en Gimkana Pakketpryse as volg: NAWEEK-INSKRyWINGS: R1 200 per voertuig met maksimum 4 persone. R800 per 4x4-Kwadfiets of “Side by Side” Koste sluit deelname aan alle baanitems, kampfooie vir karavaan of tent in. DAG-INSKRyWINGS: R800 per voertuig met maksimum 4 persone. R800 per 4x4-Kwadfiets of “Side by Side” Koste sluit deelname aan alle baanitems in.

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DAGbESoEKERS: 28 Maart vanaf 07:00 ToEGANG: R20 per volwassene, gratis vir laerskoolleerders. Kom geniet die 4x4-opwinding en demonstrasies. Uitstallings van ons borge. Kontantkroeg en etes te koop. Sandput vir die kinders.

tive T-shirt as stipulated on the race entry form. Race organiser Colinda Potgieter reminds non-members of athletics clubs who want to participate in the 42,2 km, 21,1 km or 10 km races to obtain a temporary licence for R30 in addition to their entry fee. People who enter via email or internet must remember to send fax or email a proof of their payment to 086 6595 7541 or bearco@absamail.co.za. All the races will start and end at Mall of the North and ample parking is available at the top level of the Spur entrance.

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Naelloopatlete van Prisma Comms Polokwane Atletiekklub is gekies om van 26 tot 28 Maart aan die Suid-Afrikaanse Skole Atletiekbyeenkoms in Rustenburg deel te neem. Die laerskole kompeteer die naweek in Germiston terwyl hoërskoolatlete aan die einde van die maand deelneem. Voor is Michelle Claassens, Deon van Huyssteen en Zoë Dunster van den Heever. Agter is Remonekoe Phasha, Kgola Khunou, Deon Jewaskiewitz (afrigter) en Miguel de Sousa.

Molemole Soccer Academy hopes to be in the line-up for the finals of the Philly’s Games tournament set to be held at Seshego Stadium on 06 April. As the 2014 winners they are looking forward to do battle with teams from Moletjie, Sekhukhune and Seshego. The Philly’s Games originated in Tembisa more than two decades ago and is at present the biggest off season tournament in the country aiming to give lesser known development teams exposure to a larger audience in order to increase their experience. William Biano Moloto, Head Coach of Molemole Academy said they are ready to defend the title. “It is not going to be easy. Every team wants to win against us but we will show the opposition that our victory last year was not a fluke. We want to retain the title and the only way to do that is to exert ourselves well in the tournament,” Moloto said. He said the fact that they are now based in Nirvana and no longer have to travel long distances for matches mostly played in Polokwane is a great advantage. “The team has adapted well and we believe the relocation will be to our advantage in the long run,” he said.

Westenburg Rugby Club gears up for Easter Sport Festival RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com The Westenburg Rugby Club is preparing to host the sixth Westenburg Easter Sport Festival with the organisers expecting more than 5 000 visitors to flock to the Westenburg Sports Stadium from 3 to 5 April. Westenburg Rugby Club Chairperson Francois Hartlief explained that the club is a community based project, focussed on youth development through sport and recreation, and funded only by sponsorships and fund raising events with administrative support from the local rugby board. “With sport being a common form of recreation, we constantly strive at improving the level of developing youngsters at the same time keeping them away from criminal activities,” Hartlief said. The Westenburg Easter Sport Festival initiative is the brainchild of the executive committee of the Westenburg Youth Rugby Club with the aim of contributing something positive to

the community and the youth of the suburb, Hartlief said. Visitors can expect ten soccer teams, four netball teams as well as teams participating in golf, dominoes, pool, athletics and dance. Visitors can also look forward to a potjiekos competition, 5 km fun run and a last man standing competition. “Children will be entertained through games, jumping castles, kiddies’ athletics and a train ride. By this we hope to create a family friendly environment where the whole family will be able to find something interesting and exciting to do. The youth will also be entertained by a local DJ,” Hartlief said. Special guests expected to join in the festival include Polokwane Executive Mayor Thembi Nkadimeng, members of Eagles Bikers Club, Stress Cars Club, local school principals and Comrades Marathon 2012 winner Ludwick Mamabolo. For more information and on how to get involved contact Hartlief at 015 290 4832 or 083 524 3777.

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en spyte daarvan dat die Assupol Limpopo Blou Bulle Vrydagaand 21-31 teen die Xerox Goue Leeus in die Vodacombeker verloor het, is hoofafrigter, André Eloff tevrede met die span se vertoning en vordering. “Daar is verseker vordering gemaak wanneer ‘n mens in gedagte hou dat die Limpopo Blou Bulle verlede jaar 0-116 teen die Leeus verloor het. In 2013 was daar drie wedstryde waarin die span met meer as 100 punte verloor het. Vroeër vanjaar het die Bulle BB Truck Noordelikes se Cell C Community Cupspan 73-0 geklop en met Vrydagaand se telling met slegs tien punte verskil, is dit ongeveer ‘n 300%- verbetering,” sê Eloff. Die Bulle het goed begin en die Leeus volstoom aangevat. Peet Vorster en Fanie Rasaroka het elk een drie gedruk met skopper Anton Beswick wat een daarvan kon verdoel en met drie strafskoppe geslaag het. Tien minute voor die einde was daar slegs drie punte verskil voordat die Leeus daarin kon slaag om deur die Bulle se verdediging te breek en ‘n drie te druk. “Ons het in die skrums gesukkel en het net ‘n klein bietjie geluk nodig gehad om die wedstryd te wen. Ons is ‘n amateurspan wat nie drie maal per dag soos die Leeus kan oefen nie. Dus het ons uitstekend gevaar en lê ons tans vyfde op die lys van agt Vodacombekerspanne,” sê Eloff. Hy sê as die Bulle meer saam oefen kan dit net beter gaan. Hy sou meer balbesit wou sien, maar is tevrede met die span se verdediging. “Ons gaan steeds baie hard oefen, is positief en weet dat die spanne waarteen ons moet speel op hulle hoede vir ons is.”

In aanloop tot die wedstryd kon toeskouers sedert vroegmiddag aksiebelaaide skolerugby sien. Curro Heuwelkruin en Northern Academy Secondary School se o.15- en eerstespan het mekaar die stryd aangesê. Kruinies se o.15span wen Northern Academy 32-12 terwyl die eerstespan ook vir Northern Academy met 33-12 ore aansit. Die vrouespanne van die Universiteit van Limpopo (Unilim) troef die Universiteit van Venda (Univen) met 24-5. In die wedstryd tussen Phagameng en Moletji se ontwikkelingspanne klop Phagameng hul opponente 17-14.

HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za Black Leopards Football club will be hoping to cause a major upset when they meet Kaizer Chiefs at FNB stadium on Saturday in the last 16 match of the Nedbank Cup. This is the second time the two meet in the Nedbank Cup and last season Chiefs knocked them out in the last 32 round of the tourney. Leopards Spokesperson, Berry Ramunenyiwa said they are ready for the battle and they will ensure that they win the match on Saturday. “Despite their status, Chiefs is just like any other team in the country. They were very lucky to beat us last season. We are more than ready for them. We have

learned from our mistakes which we committed in our previous encounter against them. We have rectified that and we don’t see anything stopping us from winning the match” Ramunenyiwa said. Leopards are currently in 6th position of the National First Division (NFD) with 34 points after 22 matches and Ramunenyiwa is adamant they can still win the league. “We are left with eight matches which is equivalent to 24 points. If we win all the matches we stand a good chance of winning league and it is possible,” Ramunenyiwa said. He also called football supporters from different parts of the province to come in numbers to the stadium to show their support as they are the only team in the province left in the tournament following the elimination of Polokwane City Football Club. “We are calling them to come in numbers to rally behind the team because we need their support,” Ramunenyiwa said.

Name of Clinic

Name of Municipality

Coordinates of Proposed Clinic Sites

Mothiba

Polokwane

23°51’41.5” S 29°38’13.7” E

Mamushi

Polokwane

24°03’33.5” S 29°41’ 37.7” E

Schoongezicht

Blouberg

23°20’18.1” S 29°02’28.8” E

The Public Participation Meetings for each of the clinics will be held as follows:

FOTO’S: RC MYBURGH

Assupol Limpopo Blou Bulle se Anton Beswick slaag met drie strafskoppe en ‘n doelskop.

Moeletji Moutsana, o.15 van Northern Academy Secondary School word net voor die doellyn platgetrek.

Jong bulle, netbalspelers sê mekaar die stryd aan Oumas en oupas, pa’s en ma’s het Saterdagoggend Hoërskool Pietersburg (PHS) se rugbyveld en netbalbaan omsingel om die toekomstige spelers van provinsiale of selfs nasionale rugby- en netbalspanne te ondersteun. Pietersburg Laerskool (PLS) het hul bulletjierugby en mini-netbaldag aangebied, Deelnemende skole was Laerskool Musina, Akademie Reformia, Laerskool Louis Trichardt, PLS, Erica Pre-primêre Skool, Laerskool Pietersburg-Oos en Curro Heuwelkruin. Die voorsitter van PLS se bulletjies, Dave

>> ‘They were very lucky to beat us last season’

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OBSERVER 47 polokwane

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROCESS FOR THREE PROPOSED CLINICS WITHIN CAPRICORN DISTRICT, LIMPOPO PROVINCE LiraEnviro cc hereby gives Notice in terms of Regulation 41(d) of the Regulations published in the Government Notice No R594 of 04 December 2014 and Section 24 (2) of National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998). The Proposed Activities will follow a Basic Assessment Process. Details of the proposed clinics include: Client: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

Bul, Sheldon van den Berg beur vorentoe.

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Maart 19, 2015

Leopards ready for Kaizer Chiefs

Retief sê ongeveer 500 rugby- en netbalspelers het deelgeneem. “Dit was ‘n reuse sukses met geen klagtes wat ontvang is nie. Spelers en toeskouers het dit werklik geniet om die jongklomp se vroeë liefde vir sport te ervaar,” sê hy. Skoolhoof, Peet Bredenkamp het elkeen bedank wat die dag help moontlik maak het en gesê: “Die voornemende en karakterbouende waarde van rugby en netbal kan nooit oorbeklemtoon word nie. Dit is wonderlik dat jong seuns en meisies reeds op so ‘n jong stadium van hulle lewe rugby en netbal speel. Dit is julle dag, geniet dit en smee mooi vriendskapsbande.”

Name of Clinic

Date of Public Participation Meeting

Venue

Time

Mothiba

24 March 2015

Mothiba Tribal Authority Hall

10:00

Mamushi

25 March 2015

Current Mamushi Clinic

10:00

3. Schoongezicht 27 March 2015 Amulree Agricultural Hall 10:00 The Basic Assessment Report will be available for comments from interested and affected parties for a period of 30 days from 01 April 2015 to 30 April 2015. For more information and/ or to be registered as an interested and affected party, please contact the Environmental Consultant, Miss Lerato Thema on: T: 015 296 3661 F: 086 539 0139 Postal Address: P O Box55854 C: 082 727 4130 E: lerato@liraenviro.co.za Polokwane 0700

PUBLIC NOTICE POLOKWANE MUNICIPALITY PUBLIC NOTICE CALLING FOR INSPECTION OF THE SECOND SUPPLEMENTARY VALUTION ROLL AND LODGING OF OBJECTIONS FOR THE PERIOD OF 1 APRIL 2015 TO 30 APRIL 2015 Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 49(1)(a)(i) read together with section 78(2) of the Local Government: Municipal Property Rates Act, 2004 (Act No.6 of 2004), hereinafter referred to as the “Act”, that the Supplementary Valuation Roll for the 2014/2018 financial years will be open for public inspection at the municipal offices of Polokwane Municipality, cnr Landdros Mare & Bodenstein streets, Polokwane from 1 April 2015 to 30 April 2015. In addition the second Supplementary Valuation Roll will be available on the Municipality’s website, www.polokwane.gov.za. An invitation is hereby made on terms of section 49(1)(a)(ii) read together with section 78(2) of the Act that any owner of property or other person who so desires, should lodge an objection with the Municipal Manager in respect of any matter reflected in, or omitted from the second Supplementary Valuation Roll within the above-mentioned period. Attention is specifically drawn to the fact that in terms of section 50(2) of the Act, an objection must be in relation to a specific individual property and not against the second Supplementary Valuation Roll as such. The prescribed forms regarding lodging of objections are obtainable at the following municipal offices: Civic Centre, Rates Hall (Polokwane), Seshego, Mankweng and Sebayeng or on the website www.polokwane.gov.za The completed forms must be returned to the Municipal Manager, P.O. Box 111, Polokwane, 0700 or submitted at any of the above-mentioned offices. For enquiries please contact: M Moloto on 015 290 2059 M Ngoasheng on 015 290 2037; or E-mail: valuations@polokwane.gov.za

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Hendro Moulder, o.7 van PLS probeer van sy opponent van Louis Trichardt wegkom.

Erica Pre-Primêre Skool se Janco Mostert, o.6 hardloop kantlyn af.

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March 19, 2015 >> PAGE 48

Legendary drama producer wins Premier Award

HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za

invitation. When they announced my name I thought I was dreaming I could not believe it. It feels good to be recognised in your province for something that one dearly loves,” Rapetsoa said.

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Paul Rapetsoa (right) celebrates his Premier Award with his son Matome Rapetsoa.

PHOTO: HERBERT RACHUENE

egendary producer, playwright and one of Limpopo’s most talented sons, Mahuma Paul Rapetsoa was bestowed the Premier Special Award last week for the sterling work he does in the promotion of dramatic arts and theatre in the province during the Premier Service Excellence Awards. Rapetsoa developed a passion for dramatic arts and theatre in 1968 when, as a learner at Sefakaola Secondary School in Mokopane, he saw Gibson Kente’s play Sikhalo being performed on stage. “I was very young, doing form 2, and said to myself that I want to do something like that in future. I was so inspired I told my father that once I have completed school I want to venture into drama. He disagreed and told me to do teaching because by then it was a noble profession. I did pursue teaching and completed in record time because I did not want to let my father down. In 1972 however I took a course in Drama at Dolce House in Gauteng. I was happy to realise my dream and I met Gibson Kente, the man who I grew up idolising, and everything started there,” Rapetsoa recalled. He joined the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) as Drama Producer in 1983. “I loved every moment of it. While I was there I went to Italy after I was named the best producer in one of the service’s competitions. Those were telling moments of my life, realising my potential as drama producer. I remember we attended a workshop while we were in Italy and it sharpened my producing skills and helped me to develop as producer and a playwright.” In 2004 he opened a drama school in Yeoville to help aspiring actors realise their dreams. “I saw the need for such a school and we managed to produce lots of actors who are currently doing well nationwide,” Rapetsoa said. He returned to Polokwane in 2014 to con-

tinue living out his passion at Matora House in Zone 4, Seshego built by his son, Matome Rapetsoa. At the house Rapetsoa senior trains and gives a platform to aspiring local actors and scriptwriters to showcase their talent. “We teach them acting, the art of dramatic writing and presenting. We don’t have such facilities around here, they are mostly found in Johannesburg because that is the centre of entertainment. We are happy to have such an institution in Seshego and to be able to help those who have a passion for acting to realise their dreams,” Rapetsoa said. He also mentioned that his wish is to see Provincial Government establishing theatres in the province so that local actors can have a place to hone their skills and practise their art. “The province has produced so many actors who are doing well on national television but we don’t have a theatre of our own. These people need a place where they can soothe the sense of their professionalism and the theatre can provide that,” Rapetsoa said. He currently applies one of his many plays, Get Down, to motivate learners and educators to work hard at school. “This play is used to motivate learners and educators and push them to work even harder. Through this play we encourage schools that are underperforming and we take the audience on a journey that explores many social problems affecting learners,” Rapetsoa said. In his acceptance speech he thanked Premier for the recognition and described the award as the beginning of greater things to come. “I was overwhelmed by the recognition. I was not expecting it. To tell you the truth I was there to honour the

>> His current play ‘Get Down’ motivates learners to work hard at school >> ’It feels good to be recognised for something that one dearly loves’