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Matthew 28 : 2 – 6 (NIV) 2 There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3 His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. 4 The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men. 5 The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. 6 He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.
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‘Help us to help you, do not ignore the signs’ Transport MEC
The R37 - the dreaded route from Burgersfort to Polokwane - take care. Limpopo MEC responsible for Transport, Safety, Security and Liaison, Ms Mapula Mokaba-Phukwana on the eve of Easter weekend told road users “Don’t Ignore the signs”. She says death caused by accidents on Limpopo’s roads requires the collective and individual responsibility of all road users travelling to Moria. MEC Mokaba-Phukwana says “remind each other about the signs of the road. Buckle up as you prepare to heed the road. Don’t ignore the signs. Don’t just cruze, remember the signs. Don’t ignore the signs. Walk responsibly. Help us help you arrive at your Easter destination safe”. The past long weekend 95 drivers were arrested for drunken driving. 71 minibuses were confiscated and charged for overloading. One of the minibuses carried 31 passengers and the driver was arrested. 17 of his passengers were travelling without legal permits and the driver was not only charged for overloading, but also for transporting illegal immigrants. The aggravate his woes, his minibus was also taken of the road because it was not roadworthy. The MEC says hundreds of law enforcement officers will be on duty during the whole Easter weekend for 24 hours a day on as much roads as possible to ensure a safe and secure Easter weekend in Limpopo. “We are combat ready to monitor the already show-
ing heavy traffic flow over the Moria pilgrimage weekend. Traffic officials will be working from Maubane to Beit Bridge monitoring traffic flow on the N1, R71 from Polokwane via Moria gate to Mopani, R37 from Polokwane via Maja cross to Burgersfort, R101, R36, R81 and R521. The Gilead road via Matlala to Grobler’s bridge on our borders with Botswana is under construction. Road users are urged to contact our call center at 0800 0066 94 for traffic updates, or talk to officers conducting point duty on all our intersections to get notification of stray animals and pedestrian hazards. The R512 between Thabazimbi and Belabela is under construction, motorists are advised to practice patience and work together with the construction officers when approaching these points”. MEC Mokaba-Phukwana called on all road users to obey all the rules of the road, exercise patience, refrain from drinking and driving and to take ake a rest when feeling tired. She urged law enforcement officers to show no mercy to traffic law violators. “We will also strengthen our road safety campaign. Government welcomes partnerships that will assist in encouraging good behavior on the roads and ensure that the people of the Province feel safe on our roads. Together we will move South Africa forward”, MEC Mokaba –Phukwana said.
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GTM Traffic Chief promises Zero Tolerance
Operation Basadi - beware the women All female police officers under Burgersfort Cluster being Tubatse, Burgersfort,Sekhukhune,Mecklenburg,Orhigstad and Leboeng SAPS had an operation in the Sekhukhune policing area on 17 March. Their successes are two cases for possession of dagga, one case for possession of copper cables (eleven rolls), four cases of non-compliance and two cases of drinking in public. They closed one shebeen, made one arrest for making of concoction (spion strong home brewed alcoholic drink), arrested two illegal immigrants, held one roadblock where they searched 225 persons and 65 vehicles. (Information from Colonel N R Malatji of the Police’s Women’s Social Network).
Greater Tubatse Municipality Traffic Chief, Victor Lekwadu, says road users can expect zero tolerance from municipal traffic officials this weekend if they do not adhere to the national government’s guidelines for road saftey. The main guidelines are : Adhere to the speed limit. Please do not drink and drive, rather make alternative transport arrangements. Plan your trips now with sufficient rest stops. Ensure that your vehicle is roadworthy. Do not compromise safety of your passengers, ensure that they are buckled up and utilise child restraints where appropriate. Give yourself enough time for travelling long distances. Ensure that your documents as a driver are valid and those of the vehicle you will be utilising. “Together we can make the roads safer for everyone” he says, and he added, “be on the lookout for stray animals on the R37.
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Drought relief for farmers Over the last few weeks many areas received ample rain. This is however not a quick fix for the drought conditions farmers experienced this season. The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries says just over 42 000 farmers have been assisted with drought relief measures in areas that were impacted by water shortages.
Maphaka Tau, the Deputy Director General of Forestry and Natural Resources Management at the department, said this when he briefed the joint Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation, Environmental Affairs, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and Human Settlements at the Good Hope Chamber in Parliament, on Wednesday (16
Where is the money? A project to create proper hawker stalls in Burgersfort and Praktiseer has been dragging on for almost a year and a half. Some stalls had been completed and hawkers who registered with the municipality has moved into some of the stalls. These entrepreneurs are happy to finally have a ‘roof over their heads’ in busi-
ness, but is also disappointed as it seems that the project will not be completed any time soon. According to various of these businessmen they were told that there is no money to complete the project. They will for the moment just have to live with what is there and be thankful for what was completed.
March 2016). He added that about 186 000 livestock died due to the drought. Just more than 14 000 Limpopo farmers were affected. Of the 246 631 small, medium and large scale farmers that have been affected by the drought, 153 000 come from KwaZulu-Natal, followed by the Eastern Cape (39 888), North West (19 430), Limpopo (14 128), Mpumalanga (10 670), Free State (6 164), Northern Cape (1 851) and Gauteng (1 500). The briefing comes after government’s announcement of a R1
billion (one thousand million rand) package that has been set aside to assist with drought relief efforts.
Sewerage problems Residents in various areas of Burgersfort has been complaining of sewerage running down the streets and even towards the Spekboom river. In Aloe Ridge East a contractor attempted to curb the overflow of sewerage from a manhole next to the road this week. Other problem areas which as been reported various times include the area opposite the Burgersfort SAPS and the road towards the landfill site. Both have raw sewerage leaking into the river.
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Bikers reach out to children On Sunday 20 March the Joy Riders from Tubatse and the Dream Chasers joined hands for an outreach at Dilokong Hospital. The Joy Riders launched a massive initiative through which they collected donations for children in the hospital, children with special needs and children in care. The day was filled with fun as the kids admired the motorcycles, had their faces painted by Bison Falls Spur and received toys and goodie bags delivered by the bikers.
The bikers thanked everyone for their donations and assistance. The group plans to stay active with charity work that will make a difference. They also encouraged everyone to be safe on the roads this Easter and arrive alive. Right: Posing with some of the bikers or on the motorcycles was part of the day’s highlights for the children.
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Showing that Hip Hop Cares On Saturday the 12 March 2016 Hip Hop Cares Went out to Ga-Mampuru to donate clothes to the Bophelong Home Based Care Centre. Mandisi Kekena, better known as “Dizz” is one of the founders of Hip Hop Cares said: “Hip Hop Cares is a foundation that was started in 2013. The founders wanted to give back to their communities through music and entertainment. Hip Hop Cares, other than being a foundation is a music event that gives young and upcoming rappers a chance to unleash their talents and also play a role in community upliftment. Contributions and Donations made at this event strictly goes to the needy within the Greater Tubatse Municipality. We chose to give to Bophelong Home Based Care for the third time now because we discovered that this NPO caters for a lot of people and they need all the help they can get”. Shopiane Primary School in Eerstegeluk was one of the schools that also received donations from the foundation. School Uniforms, toothpaste and toothbrushes were donated to the underprivileged kids in the school. The Bophelong Home Based Care will distribute the clothes to the needy within their community. Bophelong Home Based Care said: “We’re very grateful for the outstanding work that Hip Hop Cares is doing. Winter will be warm for the disadvantaged kids at Ga Mampuru. May they keep doing
what they do and we’re 100% behind Hip Hop Cares”. The next mission Hip Hop Cares is on, is to assist the Bophelong Home Based Care with getting gardening tools. This will assist them with creating their own vegetable
garden. If anyone can assist with donations please contact the Hip Hope Cares’ official Facebook page: HIP HOP CARES FOUNDATION or Call Akelang Moropane on- 076 342 9251. (Information & photograph: Hip Hop Cares)
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Onderwysers hou padkafee Laerskool Ohrigstad se onderwysers het vir oulaas hard gewerk voor die Paasvakansie. Hulle het verlede Vrydag ‘n padkafee gehou
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Choose to give where it matters “Our community will never survive the demon of violence which has currently become a norm. Our business community do little to help people who are doing community development. Instead they give much help to the people who are notorious for their violent actions in the community. The formally registered community based organisations struggle to secure any help from the local companies - even when they make some requests well in advance. Sadly the groups which use violence as their mode of operation can get help anytime they want it. We were very disappointed when the youth of Mampuru Marathon Club failed to make it to Longtom Marathon event on the 19th of March 2016. They knocked on every door seeking for help, but to no avail. The same companies which failed them are the
ones who helped the so-called community representatives when they made Steelpoort ungovernable with their violence not so long ago”. Concerned Ga-Mampuru
Platinum Gazette reported on the launch of the Ga Mampuru Marathon Club at the beginning of October last year. Photographs here are from that report.
Let your child learn to play golf Junior golf players can get into action with the Junior Golf Clinics this school holiday. It will take place on 29 and 30 March 2016. It will start at 09:00 in the morning and will cost R10 per day per player. This
includes a cool drink and sandwich. Please contact Martin van Rooyen on 072 564 2811 to book your child for this informative golf coaching clinic. All levels of skill are welcome.
Have some Scottish Highlands fun at Tonteldoos this weekend The Scottish Highlands Festival will once again take place at Tonteldoos this weekend. This fun festival has grown in size and popularity over the last few years. If you are looking for a place to spend your Saturday, drive out towards Tonteldoos and join the fun. Traditional Scottish band performances and even sporting activities are part of of the day. Tonteldoos is a few kilometres on a gravel road from Dullstroom. It can also be reached via gravel road from Roossenekal.