Limpopo is tops for tourism
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The Domestic Tourism Survey 2016 (DTS 2016) (January – December) which was released this week by STATS SA, reaffirmed Limpopo’s position as the most visited tourist destination in the country for a second year in a row. The DTS 2016 findings reflect a general pattern of decline in domestic tourism over the past two years as associated with economic stagnation and re-prioritization of consumer spending that has taken place in the country during that time. Limpopo Tourism said in response to the report that as much as we welcome the news that the province is the most visited tourism destination domestically, the agency is equally worried about the decline in day trips and overnight trips. It also noted that VFR (Visiting Friends and Relatives) remains a common trend and a way of traveling in the country, Nearly 3 out of 4 people who undertook overnight trips opted to stay with friends and relatives rather than pay for accommodation.
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Casual Day at Rehlahleng Special School 1 September is annually Casual Day. A day aimed at raising funds to assist people living with disabilities. Rehlahleng Special School celebrated the day with a gathering of learners, community members and other stakeholders to focus on the need to develop the strengths people living with disabilities have. Various schools gave performances and the programme was filled with speeches of motivation and encouragement. Tubatse Chrome was one of the day’s main sponsors.
Fun walk for staff and patients The Gateway Clinic at Dilokong Hospital commemorated Women’s Month and closed the month off with a fun walk that included some patients and community health workers joining in. They walked from Dilokong Hospital to Modikwa Clinic on 30 August 2017. The aim was to encourage the women to exercise daily and to take enough water. (Photographs and information: Mr Jenny Mogolane Phala and Mr Simon Vilakazi)
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Mining for Schools initiative launched
Johannesburg - The Chamber of Mines this week launched the Mining for Schools initiative, an online platform to provide resources for teachers and learners to reinforce, enhance and extend learning about the South African mining industry. The first module of this website focusses on gold, as that is the current focus in the national school’s curriculum. The website, which may be accessed at http://www.miningforschools.co.za, has come about as a result of frequent requests for information by teachers and learners alike, and will be grown and augmented over time. Further modules will focus on coal, platinum, diamonds, base metals and aggregates.
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Good deeds in Kgautswane
Since 2014 Mr Thabang Motau (left) had started musical projects. Arts and Culture is his passion to transform team of teenagers in Kgautšwane for the better. He has present moment has also released two CDs with a group of young people he is working with. About 20 teenagers were recruited to participate in wedding musical projects, wherein they dance at various events for a living. These children are away from the streets and have a positive hobby at the same time showcasing their dancing talents. A good Samaritan, Mr Aubrey Pako (right in the photograph) who lives in Kgautšwane, donated white dancing shoes to the team. Mr Motau was also played a key role in arranging for the department of Home Affairs to visit Kgautšwane to assist with applications of identity documents at several schools in the area. The department will visit the area again at a later stage to complete the project. Despite his efforts toward his community, Mr Motau himself dwells in a dilapidated house. Any effort to assist Mr Motau in improving his own circumstances can be directed to 071 2150 509 or email ikemash76@gmail.com.
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Top 10 akademiese presteerders Steelpoort Akademie se top 10 akademiese presteerders vir graad 4 - 7 in kwartaal 2 was: Alyza Kleynhans (94,17%), Henru Knoesen (93%), Ilne Kleynhans (91%), Simoné Gouws (90,5%), Marli Vermeulen en Anastacia Africa (90.17%), Kamogelo Phetla (89,5%), Shadoné Myburgh (89,33%), Claire Graham (89,17%) en Gideon Miller (89%). Steelpoort Academy’s Top 5 in grade 8 and 9 in the second term were Lebogang Manana (85,11%), Magadi Chiloane (83,44%), Tshegofatso Phasha (81,44%), Tebogo Makgate (78,11%) and Emma Tshatso (75,78%).
Young Blue Bull in the making Dakallo Lebakeng from Steelpoort Academy is making the school proud with his rugby skills. He was chosen to form part of the provincial Blue Bulls Sevens team in his age category.
(Information and photograph: Steelpoort Academy).
Hulle kán maar spel Steelpoort Akademie se leerders het aan die provinsiale rondte van die WOW Spelfees gaan deelneem. Simoné Gouws (graad 5) en Henré van Niekerk (graad 1) is deur na die nasionale rondtes van die WOW Spelfees in Oktober.
(Photographs and information: Steelpoort Academy) (Foto en inligting: Steelpoort Akademie).
Matthew 6:2 NIV 2 “So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. (iPhone 7 photograph by Beánnla Celliers)
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Blyspel op die planke op Ohrigstad Laerskool Ohrigstad hou hierdie week blyspel. Die hele skool neem deel en die verhaal van ‘n jong meisie van Ohrigstad wat ‘n man soek word vertel.
Sy reis die wêreld vol op soek na haar pasmaat en die gehoor word saam op dié reis na verskillende lande geneem. Die finale vertoning is vanaand.
Bejaardes van Rusoord Ouetehuis in Lydenburg en bejaarde groepe in die omgewing het Woensdagmiddag na ‘n spesiale vertoning kom kyk.
Die bejaardes is voor die vertoning met ‘n koppie tee of koffie en eetgoed bederf.
Die hele skool het aan die vertoning deelgeneem en dit gate uit geniet.
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Supporting the Golden Oldies The Golden Oldies golf tournament took place on Saturday last week. The event was held to help raise money for the Roossenekal Old Age Home. After a windy few days leading up to the weekend players had a surprisingly wind still day to play on Saturday. The organisers of the day thanked every player, sponsor and individual or person who assisted in make the day a success. The contributions will make a difference where it is much needed.
While waiting for the first spring rains, the golf course is still showing off a winter-look and putting at some holes were more tricky than expected when balls turned just before the hole.
Enter for the Chrome Masters The Chrome Masters competition will take place on 2 - 4 November at Tubatse Chrome Golf Club. It will be 9 Holes - Par 3 - “Shoot Out” Thursday with the tournament competition days on Friday and Saturday. The format will be Individual IPS and Combined IPS. The entry fee is R800 and only players with a SAGA Handicap may enter. The “Green Jacket” and fantastic other prizes are up for grabs. Included in the entry fee is a lunch between the rounds as well as dinner on Friday and Saturday. On 2 November there will be a Players auction evening with snacks. Online entries only. Visit www.limpopogolfunion.co.za or www.tubatseclub.co.za Tee-off will be at 07:00 and 12:15. The draw will take place on Monday 31 October 2017. For enquiries contact Thinus Labuschagne on 082 674 2494 or Richard Daneel on 072 695 1317. Accommodation available at Tubatse club. Enquiries on 013 236 5112.
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Marula soccer teams face off On 5 September 2017 the Marula Concentrator Plant soccer team won 5-3 against the Clapham Engineering team at Marula Sports Ground. Tshepo Phori scored 3 goals for the Marula Concentrator team. The team’s fourth goal was scored by Hezekiel Malapane and Elvis Mohlaba scored the fifth goal. The combination between Tshepo Phori, Hezekiel Malapane and Elvis Mohlaba was very good and ensured the win for the Con-
centrator team. Adifele Otoroko Mamogale scored 3 goals for Clapham Engineering team. The game was fast and kept spectators interested until the end. The Clapham Engineering team put up a great fight with especially efforts from Adifele Otoroko Mamogale, Lucas Morethe and Lazarus Taupedi paying off. (Information and photographs: Mr Jenny Mogolane Phala)
Friendly soccer action at Matlala hospital
The Matlala Hospital team in blue above and the SAPS team below.
On Wednesday 6 September 2017 the SAPS soccer team for Tubatse/ Mecklenburg/ Ohrigstad visited Marble Hall’s Tsimanyane Village to play a friendly soccer match against the team from Matlala Hospital. The SAPS team scored two goals from the boots of Constable Tebogo Letsoalo and Constable Kgasago Chuene. The hosts also scored two goals and the match ended in a 2-2 draw.
(Photographs: Sgt Phokane; Information: Sgt. Mvundlela)