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VBS Mutual Bank update The Limpopo Provincial Treasury has announced that it has appointed a forensic investigator to determine any irregularities on the investments of Limpopo municipalities into the Venda Building Society (VBS) Mutual Bank. The appointment follows the Limpopo Executive Council directive that the Provincial Treasury must immediately commence with a forensic audit in order to determine whether the 10 Municipalities namely Polokwane, Makhuduthamaga, Elias Motsoaledi, Makhado, Ephraim Mogale, Collins Chabane, Vhembe District, Greater Giyani, Lepelle-Nkumpi and Fetakgomo Tubatse flouted any legal provisions when they invested funds with Venda Building Society. The Executive Council will only act once the investigation has been completed. In its meeting, EXCO has indicated that in instance where the laws and regulations be found to have been transgressed, actions need to be taken against the offending officials. The affected officials will have to account. In the same meeting, the Premier Chupu Stanley Mathabatha strongly emphasised that serious actions will be taken against those implicated once the forensic investigation is completed. Out of those ten (10) above-mentioned municipalities, investments for three (3) municipalities have matured and both investment and interest have been paid to the municipalities, namely Polokwane, Makhuduthamaga and Elias-Motsoaledi. The remaining seven (7) municipalities still have their invested funds with VBS Mutual Bank, namely Ephraim Mogale, Lepelle-Nkumpi, Fetakgomo Tubatse, Makhado, Vhembe, Greater-Giyani and Collins Chabane.
Gazette Information and photographs supplied by Puleng Mmotla, Sekhukhune District Municipality.
Sekhukhune 1 remembered
Top: Kgoshikgolo K.K Sekhukhune delivering the address to the Bapedi nation. Bottom: MaPhala ga a tšwane, the Phala clan also showcased their crafts and strong affection for Bapedi heritage.
Tubatse Fetakgomo Burgersfort, Steelpoort, Ohrigstad, Apel
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The Annual Sekhukhune I Commemoration Day on Saturday 18 August 2018 in Mohlaletse was a true salad of activities. The commemoration day’s programme was a superb diet of entertainment, information sharing, a versatile showcase and appreciation of Bapedi like never before. According to the event coordinator and member of King’s Royal Council Mr Samson Phakwago there were recorded 2000 people in attendance. Among the key highlights of the event was the gracious appearance of His Grace The Right Reverend Bishop Doctor B.E Lekganyane of Zion Christian Church. Luminaries at the event included Member of Parliament and the President of Congress of the People (COPE) Ntate Mosuowa Lekota and his deputy Ntate Willy Madisha, Executive Mayor Sekhukhune District Municipality Cllr Stanley Keamotseng Ramaila, His Majesty Kumkani Mathanzima from Eastern Cape and the representative from the royal house of the Kingdom of Eswatini. Entertainment was the order of the day – from the ever enchanting Zion Christian Church Brass Band to the immaculate Winnie Mashaba and sizzling singing sensations such as Julia Aphane, Madikizela, Kgoshi Dafida, SATMA Award winner and 2018 nominee Seremi as well as the King of Bolobedu Music – King Monada. Mafološa Nkwe Thabeng as the host showed artists from far and near the power of Kiba music with their rendition of authentic traditional songs. On the information and knowledge front the University of Limpopo led by Mr Kgalema Mohuba presented young people with career counselling and awareness about opportunities in the institution for the 2019 academic year and beyond. While the main event programme featured the best line-up of speakers with an unmatched command of historic knowledge of Bapedi heritage and political-economic struggles that King Sekhukhune I fought and died for. After the royal address by His Majesty Kgoshikgolo Kgagudi Sekhukhune the event was closed on a festive note with star-startled performances including local artists.
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No more cold feet aŌer DCM donaƟon
warsrivier Chrome Mine (DCM) this week visited four primary schools in the Ngwaabe area to donate school shoes and socks to needy learners. Employees at DCM are encouraged to open their hearts and wallets and donate school shoes for the project. The Company added the shoes and socks needed to complete the dona on to make sure all the iden fied learners will receive their new shoes and socks. Learners in need were iden fied beforehand and the sizes of the different shoes as well as
the gender of the child taken into account. The socks donated were in the colours of the various schools. The schools benefi ng from the ini a ve were Maphopha Primary School (30 pairs), Tibamoshito Primary School (30 pairs), Masha Primary School (43 pairs) and Malekane Primary School (25 pairs). A total of 128 pairs of shoes and socks were delivered to the different schools. At the schools a ceremonial handover took place and learners represen ng the school par cipated in the handover. The schools a erwards distributed the shoes and socks to the needy learners. This
was done in considera on for the learners’ vulnerable situa on, and to rather build their dignity and confidence while assis ng from the heart. Mr Pius Monyela from DCM explained that this will become an annual project and that they are proud of the way their employees embraced the chance to make a difference in local children’s lives. The dona ons were received with great joy as learners sang and cheered in thanks for the gesture. One of the teachers said: “We are thankful for these shoes and socks. There is such a great need for basics like school shoes and many parents simply cannot afford to replace the shoes the children outgrow so quickly. Especially in winter when temperatures drop significantly in the early morning disadvantaged learners feel the pain of not having good shoes”.
Mr Pius Monyela of DCM during one of the handover ceremonies. To not expose vulnerable children in need, learner representa ves for each school par cipated in the ceremonial handover.
Brand new school shoes were donated to needy learners on Wednesday.
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SANRAL roadshow in Burgersfort
“We have noticed the one kilometre paved road improvement in our home area and the assistance our ward councillor is doing during funerals. The ward councillor Mr Mahlake is always busy trying to help in the community. He provided us with TLB machines during funerals and some of the community members are also playing their part during trying times. Regards, Mr Jenny Mogolane Phala”.
The South African National Road Agency Limited (SANRAL) held a roadshow in Burgersfort last week. The agency visited the local municipality on Friday and a public awareness campaign was held at Tubatse Crossing Mall on Saturday. The virtual reality obstacle course proved to be very popular with the public. Before you get on your high horse, the only roads SANRAL are responsible for in this area is the R555, the R36, the R37 and R532 from the R36 up to the Limpopo / Mpumalanga border (near the turn-off to Phiring). SANRAL also has no nearby road projects in our municipality. So, if you want to complain about other roads (not municipal streets), call RAL (Road Agency Limpopo). They are supposed to be responsible.
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Steelies presteer The Cross Country runners participated in a friendly race in White River on 18 August. They are back: Mrs. Lindie Cronjé, Lilly Gwanyanya, Angel Machipi, Mrs Riekie Strydom, Thato Makakala, Kabelo Mojalefa, Nkosi Mavuso and Mrs Petro Oosthuizen. Front: Tendani Tsanwani, Junior Maimela, Khutso Mokwena, Reamogetse Nzimande, Nollies Tlaka and Tshepiso Mokwena.
Will she be the next Top Model? Lerato Moahloli will be representing Burgersfort in the finale of the Top Model South Africa - Limpopo this Saturday. This 11-year old is the reigning Pre-teen Miss Limpopo Mzantsi. She is not only a beauty but also cares to make a difference. She recently prepared lunch for children at an orphanage in Ga-Manoke. Every child also received a (Photographs & Information: Bp Tubatse goodie bag. Modeling Academy).
Mayor encourages learners to focus on studies
Die Top 10 akademiese presteerders vir die tweede kwartaal was: Alyza Kleynhans, Simoné Gouws en Rouxl´Kilian (gelyke prestasie), Shadon´Myburgh, Bethany Kriel, Thapelo Mahlake, Gideon Miller, Henru Knoesen, Munei Mashamba and Anouscha Hattingh. (Inligting: Steelpoort Akademie).
The Mayor of Fetakgomo Tubatse Local Municipality, Cllr Johannes Maudu Phokane donated a large number of shoes and packs of sanitory towels to the learners of Nkgomeleng Secondary School Ga Podile village in Driekop. This programme was part of Thumamina programme by the state President, making everyday Mandela Day. The learners who benefited from the gifts are those who come from poor families, are orphans or who have only one parent with no income. In his keynote address the Mayor said that the future of the municipality is in the hands of the youth. “Without the youth the municipality will never function”. He encouraged the learners to focus more on studies than getting involved with drugs and alcohol. The Principal Mr Thobejane said, “We are overjoyed to have received the attention of our local municipality. I hope that the contribution will also be appreciated by the parents of these needy learners”. (Information and photographs: Fetakgomo Tubatse Local Municipality Communications Unit).
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Skole laat die paaltjies spat Laerskool Burgersfort en Steelpoort Akademie het vriendskaplike krieket wedstryde teen mekaar gespeel gedurende die afgelope week. Die o/13 spanne het op Burgersfort gespeel en die o/11 spanne op Steelpoort. Die 0/13 wedstryd is deur die seuns van Steelpoort Akademie gewen terwyl die 0/11 wedstryd se wenners Laerskool Burgersfort was.
Laerskool Burgersfort se spelers het rooi en wit gedra terwyl Steelpoort Akademie se spelers in blou en wit gespeel het. Hierdie is fotos van die 0/13 seuns se wedstryd.
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Build It u/13 champions crowned The annual Build It U/13 Soccer and Netball Tournament took place at Sehlaku Technical High School’s sports ground last Saturday. Every year a large number of schools participate in this tournament under the watchful eye of SAFA officials. SAFA praised Build It for their commitment towards not only building communities, but also helping to build the local talent through sports. The soccer champions for 2018 are Bachabang Primary School. They won against Home Sweepers FC. The netball was won by Thibedi Primary School. The they faced-off with Bachabang Primary School. The Player of the day was Kanego Nkuni. There were also big prizes for the best supporting school and the school with the best spirit of the day. Sehlaku Technical High School, who also played host to the event, was named the Best Supporting School. They walked away with a 4000 litre Africa Water Tank. The school with the Best Spirit of the Day was Thibedi Primary School. They received a R5000 building voucher. Build It thanked everyone involved for their participation and support - from the players, officials, supporters to the employees involved in the day’s logistics
and planning. With the help of SAFA officials and local soccer heroes a number of players were also identified through the course of the day and coaches told to keep an eye on those promising players for further development.
Short speeches thanked everyone and encouraged players and teachers to keep up the training.
Soccer and netball teams played their best games to be crowned the champions of 2018. The Build It team ready for action before the day’s play.
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SPORT Pulana Maroga Soccer League awards ceremony The Pulana Maroga Soccer League Awards function was held at the Pulana Maroga Community Hall on Sunday 19 August 2018.
Batau FC was awarded the top honour as League Champions. They received a trophy with jerseys and two balls as well as a cash
prize the amount of R10 000.They were also promoted to the LFA league. The league also hosted the Thomas Madigage soccer Tournament recently. The awards there were as follow: Lenareng FC - Champions. Winning R7000 and a trophy. Top goal scorer, Phumi Ngele from Mooihoek Real Touch FC. Best Player, Frank Ngele from Lenareng FC. Best young player, Bia Tjie from Tearing Lions FC. Best goalkeeper, Kgao Tshwarelo from Lenareng FC. Best coach, Abram Mabelane from Lenareng FC. The best referee - Ellias. The most disciplined team was Lenareng FC. The function ended with guests eating and drinking something in celebration. “Pulana Maroga Soccer Leaque would like to thank all who supported our league throughout the season and even the event. We made it happen because of you. May God bless you all. Thank you very much� said the league management. (Information and photographs: Pulana Maroga Soccer League).