Limpopo Mirror 10 February 2022

Emotional send-off for Mia Muofhe

By Elmon Tshikhudo and Maanda Bele.

The late Lindelani Nengovhela was finally laid to rest during a very emotional funeral service, which took place at the local Murangoni cemetery on Saturday. This followed a memorial service that was held for her at Vondo la Thavha the previous day.

Mia Muofhe (32), as she was affectionately known in social circles, was the wife of comedian Livhuwani Madadzhe, who also goes by the name of SABC Livhu. She was found dead in a water-filled ditch at the family’s home at Mangondi Sidou on Saturday, 28 January.

Madadzhe (38) was arrested the same day and stands accused of her murder. He has already appeared in

court and his case was postponed to 23 February. He remains in custody.

Hundreds of people from around the province, among them politicians, organisations opposing gender-based violence, traditional leaders, pastors, and artists, braved the rainy weather to give her a befitting send-off.

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Principal gets chased with axe by unruly learner

By Thembi Siaga

Teachers and learners at Muthuhadini Combined School are still in a state of turbulence after a Grade 10 learner chased the principal around the school premises with an axe on Thursday, 2 February.

According to Mr David Ndou, the chairperson of the school-governing body (SGB), one of the school’s teachers reported the learner in question’s disruptive behaviour during classes to the head of department (HOD). When the learner was rebuked by the HOD and the teacher, he swore at them. The principal then came to investigate the situation.

“He (the boy) was swearing at both the principal, teacher and school HOD, so the principal gave him a pass to go home. It was not long before the learner returned and forcefully entered the school premises with an axe hidden inside his trousers. He went straight to the principal’s office, but couldn’t find him. The learner searched for the principal, found him, and started

chasing him with the axe.”

Ndou said that the principal had managed to escape to the school hall unharmed, and had been rescued by the learner’s brother and some of the other teachers. The learner was escorted from the school premises.

On Friday, 3 February, the principal laid a complaint of intimidation and assault at the Waterval Police Station. A case was opened and the learner was expelled from the school.

This is not the first violent incident at the school. Last year, one of the school’s learners allegedly stabbed a pupil from another school to death.

In an effort to resolve this issue, parents, teachers and members of the SGB met on Monday, 6 February. During this problem-solving meeting, both the teachers and parents put their concerns on the table. One of the parents accused the principal of creating problems by expelling learners who are disruptive without adhering to the school’s code of conduct.

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The late Lindelani Nengovhela’s coffin is moved to its final resting place at Murangoni Cemetery.

Photo: AT Photography.

Vhakoma Vho-Siphuma laid to rest

By Elmon Tshikhudo

Vhakoma Vho-Midana

Samaria Siphuma (74) of Malavuwe village passed away at the Tshilidzini Hospital on 28 January after a short illness. She was laid to rest at the local Malavuwe Cemetery on Sunday, 5 February. Her funeral was preceded by a memorial service and night vigil that was held at her home the previous day (Saturday).

Siphuma was the mother of the present leader of the New African Apostolic Church, Bishop Tendani Nangammbi Tshifularo Gogome. She was known to love everyone around her and is described as a highly religious “prayer warrior” as she often went into the mountains to pray for the good of the village and the church.

She was given the title of Vhakoma as she was the first of the late Archbishop Tshisaphungo Samson Gogome Tshifularo’s four wives. Her husband was the founder of the New African Apostolic Church.

The funeral was attended by many family members, relatives, and church members from Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Musina and around Limpopo. Among the traditional leaders who came to show their last respects were Vhamusanda Vho-Vangulani Phillip Ramufhufhi of Mudzidzidzi, Vhafuwi Vho-Dr Johannes Gogome Tshifularo and the local Vhamusanda Vho-Mafenya Mphaphuli. Tshifhe Vho-David Thidiela, Archbishop Bless Netshirioni, Bishop Ntshavheni Netshia and Bishop Phyllimon

Miriri were among the notable church leaders there.

Limpopo’s rescue team leave on humanitarian mission to Turkey

By Elmon Tshikhudo

The death toll continues to surge, following two devastating earthquakes in southern Turkey and northern Syria on Monday (6 February). With more than 9 000 people already known to have been killed, thousands of rescue teams from across the world have already flown in to help search for survivors; many of whom are still trapped under the debris, while difficult weather conditions make this task all the harder.

The late Siphuma’s daughter, Bishop Tendani Nangammbi Tshifularo Gogome, remembered her mother as a loving and caring woman who healed the sick and prayed for many to get jobs. “She used to sell vegetables and clothes to support her family. She raised 26 of her late husband’s children without discrimination when things were not right. We will always remember her good deeds and her love, and she will be dearly missed,” she said.

Bishop Rebecca Nehelula of the Musina United African Apostolic Church described the late Vhakoma as a role model. “She was full of love, and we should draw inspiration from her memory when we pray,” she said.

Siphuma is survived by her eight children, 18 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Former deputy director at SACM prison sentenced for corruption

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The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) said they were content with the sentences that were handed down against a former deputy director at the Kutama Sinthumule Correctional Facility (SACM) outside Louis Trichardt, Musiiwa Clement Raphalalani (57), by the Sibasa Regional Court on 31 January.

During 2017, Raphalalani, who was a procurement officer at the facility, connived with his apparent lover, Delicia Sadiki, to award tenders to Vhalenda Zwashu Trading Enterprise without following due process. Raphalalani and his co-accused were arrested during a sting operation by the Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation members in December 2018. The Hawks’ investigation revealed that Sadiki is a director of Vhalenda Zwashu Trading Enterprise. The company benefitted R10.8 million from these corrupt activities.

On 20 October 2022, the court found Raphalalani guilty on nine counts of fraud and corruption and the case was postponed to 31 January 2023 for sentencing. During sentencing last week, Raphalalani was sentenced to a fine of R12 000 or three years’ imprisonment on count one; a R15 000 fine or 15 months’ imprisonment on count two; a fine of R20 000 or six years’ imprisonment on count three, a fine of R15 000 or five years’ imprisonment on count four; a fine of R14 000.00 or four years’ imprisonment

on count five; a fine of R8 000 or two years’ imprisonment on count six; a fine of R25 000 or seven years’ imprisonment on count 7; a fine of R10 000 or 36 months’ imprisonment on count 8; and a fine of R8 000 or 18 months’ imprisonment on count nine. In total, Raphalalani was fined R120 000 or 32 years’ imprisonment.

The provincial head of the Hawks in Limpopo, Major General Gopz Govender, applauded the investigation team for their sterling work that led to the conviction and sentencing of the accused on numerous counts of fraud and corruption. “I would like to extend my gratitude to the prosecution team and the judiciary for ensuring that justice prevails,” he added.

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The MEC for Health, Dr Phophi Ramathuba, addressed the mourners at the funeral. She emphasised that the government’s presence was to give support to Lindelani’s family, especially her parents and three children. “They are currently going through pain that no amount of prescribed analgesics can ease; only time and our prayers can heal them,” she said.

“What makes this situation worse and more painful is that it is an open secret that the couple had previous episodes of abuse and that Lindelani tried to raise them, but later withdrew those cases,” she said. Ramathuba urged everyone, however, not to judge Lindelani.

“Abusers in their nature manipulate their victims into believing that it won’t happen again. They isolate their victims from society and make them believe everyone is jealous of them. While we appeal to everyone to give the police and law-enforce-

MEC Dr Phophi Ramathuba was there to bid them farewell and see them off. She thanked the volunteers for having responded at such short notice. “We know it is short notice, but we also know you are always available. In our department, there is no time to plan. Things happen and we execute, and we know you will not disappoint. We are very proud of you. To the community out there, we urge you to pray for them as this

is a very dangerous mission,” she said.

Vhembe’s Nekhumbe said they were ready for the big mission. “This is a mission of another kind. We have served at other places, like the KwaZulu-Natal floods, but this is different. We are all determined, and we hope our efforts will help save many lives,” he said.

The crew is due back in Limpopo next week.

Not to be left out, the Limpopo Province dispatched its own rescue team of five dedicated EMS Search and Rescue members to assist. These brave men are Jankie Fokane, the team leader from the Waterberg District, Robert Masubelele from the Capricorn District, Vercky Shipalana from the Mopani District, Louis Markram from the Mopane District, and Nicholas Nekhumbe from our own Vhembe District.

The team flew from OR Tambo Airport on Tuesday, 7 February, to join Gift of the Givers and other teams and organisations from across the globe. Limpopo Health

Principal chased with axe by pupil

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The schoolteachers said that some parents threatened them when they were called to the school to assist in dealing with matters involving their children.

The majority of parents suggested that six other troublesome Grade 10 and 11 learners, whose names were mentioned during the meeting, should also be expelled. A further suggestion was made that the school increase its security.

Ndou said that most of the troublesome learners at the school were under the influence of drugs, like dagga.

The police spokesperson, W/O Foster Rambau, confirmed both cases (the one where the learner chased the principal as well as the one where the learner stabbed a pupil from another school to death). “As both suspects are minors, their cases are being assessed by the probation officer, who is a social worker,” he said.

ment agencies space to deal with this case, we are also aware of the fact that the suspect, who has since been arrested, is her spouse, which makes it another life lost due to GBVF,” she said.

The MEC also indicated that what needed to be done was not to judge victims of GBVF, but to empower them psychologically, because if their mental state was strong, they would be able to overcome manipulation and walk away while they still could.

“Vhembe has become the capital city of GBVF in our country, and we call upon every citizen of this district to heed the call by our president and start dealing with this pandemic,” Ramathuba concluded.

During the reading of the cards that accompanied the mourners’ flowers, Lindelani’s children’s card was read aloud as well. It contained the following message:

“We saw a lot of painful things at a young age. We don’t know the

Ramathuba

joy of having a mother. All we know is seeing our mother’s tears. Today our mother left in poverty. Our father took her from us, he turned our home into a boxing ring. While to the public he was a wolf in a

sheep skin, he acted like a saint. We don’t care if we don’t see him again. What is more painful is that we will be living without our mother. May your soul rest in peace, Mom. From your children.”

The chairperson of Muthuhadini Combined School’s SGB, Mr David Ndou. Photo: Thembi Siaga.

The parents and close family members of Lindelani Nengovhela during her funeral service on Saturday. Photo: AT Photography.

“Don’t judge Lindelani,” warns MEC Phophi

Limpopo’s rescue team was bidden farewell on Tuesday (7 February), when they left for Turkey on a humanitarian mission. In the photo (from left to right), are Mr Vercky Shipalana, Mr Louis Makram, Health MEC Dr Phophi Ramathuba, Mr Nicholas Nekhumbe and Mr Robert Masubelele. (Mr Jankie Fokane is absent in the photo). Photo supplied.

The late Vhakoma Vho-Siphuma’s children at her tombstone during her funeral. Photo: Fhumulani Ramulondi.

Man still on the run after allegedly killing granny and abducting boy

what was happening, Baskiti was inside Mabasa’s bedroom, allegedly strangling her and threatening to kill her if she did not tell him where Idah was. (Idah was sleeping in a separate room.)

Baskiti then allegedly started to stab her with a sharp object. Idah tried to intervene and pleaded with him to stop. She ran outside to call for help, but Baskiti followed her and pinned her to the ground, where he allegedly also stabbed her several times over her body.

By Kaizer Nengovhela

A 78-year-old granny of Mashau-Bodwe died and one of her daughters was seriously injured when the boyfriend of the woman’s daughter allegedly attacked them at their home late on the evening of 20 January.

Granny Marandela Mabasa, her daughter Idah (32) and Idah’s three-year-old son were sleeping on the night of the incident. Idah’s boyfriend, Nomthandazo Joseph Baskiti (who is also the father of her child) suddenly showed up and knocked on the door of their house.

According to the police report, Mabasa opened the door and went back to her bedroom. Before they knew

Baskiti then allegedly set the six-room house on fire before fleeing the scene, taking his little boy with him.

Neighbours saw the fire and came running and called the police, while some doused the burning house. Mabasa and Idah were rushed to the Polokwane Provincial Hospital. Late on Saturday, 28 January, Mabasa succumbed to her injuries. Idah was discharged from the hospital two days later (30 January).

According to Mabasa’s son, Aluwani, Idah had been in an abusive relationship with Baskiti. Just the day before the incident, Baskiti was released on R500 bail after Idah had laid a charge of assault against him. Aluwani said the families had held several meetings over the years to intervene and he himself had

gone to the local police station on several occasions to get a restraining order against Baskiti.

He said that Baskiti had taken Idah’s car and her bank card on the night of the incident. He allegedly later withdrew R10 000 out of her account and dumped the vehicle next to the N1.

Limpopo police spokesperson Brig Motlafela Mojapelo said the Levubu police had opened a docket of murder, attempted murder, arson and kidnapping and robbery. The investigation continues. He urged community members with information on Baskiti’s whereabouts to help them locate him.

Granny Mabasa was buried at Mashau Bodwe on Saturday, 4 February.

No, SABC Livhu is not being abused in prison

By Maanda Bele and Elmon Tshikhudo

Rumours that the recently arrested comedian Livhuwani Madadzhe is being sexually abused in prison are false.

SABC Livhu, as Madadzhe is famously known, was arrested and charged with the murder of his wife, Lindelani Nengovhela (or Mia Muofhe), not long after she was found dead in a water-filled ditch at the family’s home at Mangondi Sidou on Saturday, 28 January.

Shortly after his arrest, a video sent by a fellow-inmate at the Matatshe prison in Vondwe started circulating on social media. The inmate describes himself as a “general of Suka Emabozeni”. In the video, he says (translated from Tshivenda): “Instructions are instructions. Livhu must get here fast. He must explain to me what he was saying in the letters that he wrote. I am here in Vondwe. The truth is that, in my capacity as a general of Suka Emabozeni, I will examine him.”

The circulation of the video added to speculation trending on Facebook that Madadzhe might face a hard time in prison, with some of his followers starting to assume that he might be physically and sexually abused.

Ms Tshidi Mapole, the regional coordinator of communications at the Department of Correctional Services - Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West, said that the allegations that Madadzhe might be abused were not true. “No report of such incident was received from the inmate (Madadzhe) during unlock this morning (Wednesday, 8 February). He is okay and in good health.”

Mapole said that, because Madadzhe was a high-profile inmate and placed in the high-risk category, he had been put

in a single cell. “High-profile offenders are not given preferential treatment by being placed in single cells. They are categorised as high-risk because of their high-profile status, making them vulnerable to attacks by other inmates. It’s our duty as the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) to incarcerate every inmate under safe and humane conditions.”

Mapole also added that the inmate on the video’s phone was taken from him. “An investigation was instituted, following the circulation of the video. The inmate was found to be illegally in possession of the cellphone, leading to him being internally charged with misconduct and losing some of his privileges,” she added.

Khakhati lambasts Thulamela for “chasing our soccer teams away”

By Kaizer Nengovhela

Well-known artist Khakhathi

“Muthuwanthu”

Tshisikule, who is also a councillor at the Thulamela Municipality, has criticised the municipality for scaring away the province’s top soccer teams with the excessive rent charged for using the Thohoyandou Stadium.

In the latest development, Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila (TTM), a team playing in the Motsepe Championship Foundation league, announced that they would be moving to the Dr Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein. The high rent charged for using the local stadium was stated as one of the main reasons for their leaving Thohoyandou.

Thulamela Municipality’s practice of charging excessive rent for whoever wants to use the Thohoyandou Stadium has been severely criticised over the past years. In 2021, Black Leopards announced that they would relocate because they could not afford to rent the stadium. At the time, the rent was R27 795 per match, after the 36% discount.

Black Leopards subsequently moved their home venue to the Old Peter Mokaba stadium, where they only paid R5 000 per match. Last year, Leopards moved their matches to the Malamulele Stadium after signing an agreement with the Collins Chabane Municipality. This municipality made the stadium available free of charge to Leopards.

Cllr Tshisikule was very

outspoken about Thulamela Municipality’s attitude towards sports clubs, especially the top teams. He said that the clubs were expected to pay around R57 000 to play a home game at the Thohoyandou Stadium.

Tshisikule, who represents the International Revelation Congress (IRC) in the council, said that he had written many letters to the municipality in trying to establish why such high rent was being charged, but he had received no response.

“I am sick and tired of this municipality, to a point that I started realising that the owner of Black Leopards, David Thidiela, was not just crying foul. He had a point.” He added that the situation affects more than just the soccer teams and the supporters. Even the hawkers who sell their goods during the big matches are now left stranded, because of what he describes a “selfish municipality”. Tshisikule said that he was going to mobilise the community to march to the municipality and hand over a memorandum to demanded that the tariffs be reduced.

One of the

hawkers who sells at the stadium, Ms Maria Mudau, said that she had been trading at the stadium for as long as she could remember. “I have not known any other job, and they now want to put me out of business,” she said. “They are working and have a steady income, while we depend on selling for a living. We voted for them, and this is how they repay us,” she said.

The Thulamela Municipality’s sports manager, Mr Ronald Makhadi, said that the stadium tariffs were fixed. He said that representatives of the three local teams had met with the mayor to discuss the issue, but he did not know what the outcome of the meeting had been. Makhadi said that the council would revisit the issue of tariffs in the middle of the year.

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An old photo of Livhuwani Madadzhe, aka SABC Livhu, behind bars during one of his previous arrests. Photo: Facebook.

The Levubu police are looking for Nomthandazo Joseph Basikiti. Photo supplied.

Khakhathi Tshisikule. Photo: Kaizer Nengovhela.

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Vele Mine guest house destroyed

By Bernard Chiguvare

Nothing but a scorched, empty shell was left of the Vele Coal Mine’s guest house, situated 48 kilometres west of Musina, after it was gutted by fire on Saturday night (4 February).

The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, but many questions and suspicions around the timing of the incident were raised, since it just happened to occur amid great discontent among community members, who said that the management of Vele Mine had not kept their promise to give locals jobs and then cancelled a scheduled public-participation meeting with them an hour before the

meeting was to start. (This meeting was held in the meantime on Monday, 6 February).

According to reports received, the fire, which started at around midnight, consumed everything inside, down to the last piece of furniture.

The Musina police have opened an arson docket for further investigation, but Musina community WhatsApp groups were humming as residents voiced their concerns. Some of the messages read: “If it is torched this is uncalled”; “It’s painful that we can’t find a way to resolve issues without destroying our property. Cry my beloved country”; and “Are there no security guards?”

Meanwhile, the South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) branch in Musina has clearly indicated that they have no regard for this kind of destructive behaviour. “As Musina SANCO branch, we distance ourselves from acts of vandalism and damage to property,” said Mr Reckson Matamela, chairperson of SANCO in Musina.

The Limpopo Mirror sent a media inquiry to the management of Vele Coal Mine to determine whether any visitors or occupants had been at the guest house when the fire started, and if so, whether everyone was evacuated safely, but at the time of our going to press, they had not responded yet.

Protesters block municipal offices

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On Friday (3rd), roughly 40 unhappy residents from Musina blocked the entrance to their local municipal offices after a public-participation meeting with the Vele Coal Mine, which had been scheduled for the previous day (Thursday) to discuss the lack of job appointments, was cancelled an hour before the meeting was to start and postponed to 6 February.

The notice of cancellation came via the municipality, who informed residents on various Musina community WhatsApp groups.

Musina residents marched to the Vele Coal Mine last year to hand over a memorandum in which they demanded that the mine employ local residents. Around 117 CVs were submitted after the mine had apparently promised to hire job-seeking residents, but the residents say that nothing came of it. Reekson Matamela, the chairperson of Musina’s South African National Civic Organisation told Limpopo Mirror that the mine had let the residents down by postponing the meeting. “We are really disappointed in the manner that the Vele Coal Mine and the Musina Municipality are treating Musina’s residents. At the end of January, the community received correspondence that the mine was to carry out public-participation meetings at the Muswodi and New Nancefield community halls. These venues are all under Musina Municipality. To our surprise, the mine decided to postpone the meeting at Nancefield.”

Matamela said that when the community met with Vele Mine’s authorities later, they were told that the Musina Municipality had instructed them (the mine) to postpone the meeting. “We do not understand why the Musina Municipality interferes with the affairs of a private-sector entity,” he said.

But Mr Wilson Dzebu, the spokesperson for the Musina Municipality, denied these claims. “The municipality does not have control of the mine’s job-recruitment process. If there are individuals that are meddling with these processes (referring to individuals from the municipality), then they are doing it in a personal capacity without any mandate from the municipality. The municipality cannot be blamed for the postponement of the meeting. We are only supporting the mine by providing a venue where the meeting can be held,” Dzebu said.

Limpopo Mirror interviewed

several residents, including youths who had completed their matric five years ago and holders of university degrees who were looking forward to a chance to engage the mine, so they could learn how the job-recruitment process works. They were also looking forward to possible employment opportunities after the engagement.

“This was really a disappointment. Vele Mine cannot postpone a meeting an hour before it is to start. Most of the residents had already gathered at the Nancefield hall when we got the news that it was postponed,” said Fanie Ndou, who has a bachelor’s degree but has never been employed.

Residents vowed to continue blocking the municipal offices and the road leading to the Vele Coal Mine until both the mine and the municipality address them.

On Monday, 6 February, residents finally got their meeting, where their concerns were laid out on the table.

The Vele Coal Mine’s guest house was gutted by fire in the midnight hours on Saturday night. The Musian police are still investigating the cause of the fire. Photo supplied.

Last Friday, residents blocked the entrance to Musina’s municipal offices, whose officials are accused of interfering with Vele Coal Mine’s job-recruitment processes. Photo: Bernard Chiguvare.

“No, I was not drunk at funeral,” says C2B De Poet

By our Art Correspondent

Well-known musical poet Mulweli Sithubi, better known as C2B De Poet, denied the allegations that he could not perform at the late Lindelani Nengovhela’s memorial service because he was drunk.

Sithubi said that he had prepared a beautiful send-off poem in honour of Nengovhela, the deceased partner of comedian Livhuwani Madadzhe. However, when Sithubi’s turn came, the programme director, Rapson Rambuwani, announced that Sithubi would not be given an opportunity to perform because he was drunk.

“We were supposed to get a poet to render an item, but we will not allow

him to perform because he is drunk. We are here to mourn, and we will not allow people to spoil this dignified send-off by doing anything unacceptable,” declared Rambuwani before the whole gathering last Friday.

Sithubi told Limpopo Mirror that he was unhappy that he could not pay tribute to the late Nengovhela because he was “side-lined” by the programme director. He admitted that he had taken “a few sips” but denied being drunk.

“I was prepared to perform, but I was disappointed when the programme director announced in public that he was not going to call [on] me to perform because I was drunk. After the announcement, all the cameras were zoomed in on me as the event was broadcast live to thousands of viewers on various

social-media platforms, thereby causing potential damage to my growing brand,” the musician said.

He added that, soon after the remarks by the programme director, he had received numerous calls from fans and members of the public who were rebuking him and wanting to know why he had gone to the memorial service under the influence of alcohol. “It was very hurting because I prepared a very good tribute poem that I could not perform.

I had informed my fans on social-media platforms that I would be performing, but the whole incident turned out to be an embarrassment and a turnoff. I believe the programme director has a personal vendetta against me because he could not even prove beyond reasonable doubt that I was intoxicated. How

Alleged cable thieves killed by angry mob

By Victor Mukwevho

Two men who were caught red-handed with stolen electrical cables at Zwigodini on Wednesday, 2 February, were beaten and burnt to death by angry community members.

According to an eyewitness, who spoke on condition of anonymity, the two men had destroyed the electrical tower next to Tshipise Primary School the previous Saturday (28 January).

“We have had no network in the area since Saturday and started to investigate the situation. A taxi driver told us that two guys who boarded his taxi on Saturday were carrying two big bags, but he didn’t see what was inside the bags. We told all the taxi drivers who operate between Tshipise and Thohoyandou to be vigilant,” he said.

On Wednesday, the two men boarded the same taxi with the same suspicious bags. “The taxi driver phoned some members of the community and alerted them about the guys. We told him to drive slowly, and we followed the taxi,” the witness said. He said they had stopped the taxi at Zwigodini village and started searching the passengers’ bags, but the two men had refused to let them search their bags. “This infuriated members of the community, who searched their bags by force and found some stolen cables. One of the men was Zimbabwean, while the other one was a local guy,” he said.

According to the witness, the men were dragged back to Tshipise tsha Sagole, where members of the community started to assault them. Realising that the men were not going to tell

them who had sent them to steal the cables, the mob set them alight and burnt them to death.

“We are warning those who are thinking of stealing our electrical cables here at Tshipise tsha Sagole to think twice, because if we catch you, you will face the same consequences. You either take us to those who sent you, or we burn you to death,” the source concluded.

Meanwhile, Vhembe District’s acting police communications officer, Sergeant Vuledzani Dathi, confirmed that they have opened a murder docket in connection with the killing of the two suspected cable thieves. “People should refrain from taking the law into their own hands. We call on members of the community to hand people who are suspected of committing crimes over to the police,” he said.

could he say that without conducting a blood test to confirm that I was indeed drunk?”

The chairperson of the Vhembe District Music Forum, Dr Roxley Fhatuwani Masevhe, was shocked when hearing about the incident. He said artists should conduct themselves well because they acted as role models to society. “If it is true that Sithubi went to the memorial service to perform while under the influence of alcohol, his

behaviour is a shame to our music industry. We strongly condemn any type of behaviour that downgrades the image of the arts industry in Vhembe. Remember, we are creative artists, not creative drunkards. As leaders of this industry in Vhembe, we will summon him and vehemently rebuke him to make sure this does not happen again, especially during an occasion where people were in mourning for a loved one,” he said.

Famous musical poet Mulweli Sithubi, aka C2B De Poet, has denied that he could not perform at the memorial service of the late Lindelani Nengovhela because he was drunk. Photo supplied.

Mother weeps as suspects accused of killing her son get released

By Victor Mukwevho

The mother of a young man who was brutally killed in Dopeni on 27 November last year cried hysterically when the two young men accused of the murder of her son walked freely into the Thohoyandou Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 2 February.

cell phones. When they produced knives, Ralinala’s friend ran for dear life, while the suspects caught Ralinala and stabbed him several times before they ran away without taking anything. Ralinala died on the spot.

protesters were chanting and singing that the two men should not be given bail, thinking that the accused were still in custody.

The late Murendeni Ralinala, who was stabbed to death on his way home from work in November last year. He was a part-time photographer. Photo supplied.

The victim, Murendeni Ralinala (21), was a part-time photographer and the breadwinner at home. According to Mr Phathutshedzo Ramabulana, one of the community leaders from Nzhelele, the two suspects had allegedly cornered Ralinala and his friend on their way home on the evening of the incident and demanded money and

Load shedding is causing major headaches in funeral industry

By Kaizer Nengovhela

Over the past few months, Limpopo Mirror has been reporting on the struggles that businesses are faced with as the country’s energy crisis deepens. One industry in particular, however, faces serious problems with load shedding, namely mortuaries, who are battling to keep bodies from decaying.

To ensure the preservation of human remains, cold-storage facilities at mortuaries need to be kept at temperatures below five degrees Celsius. Doing so becomes a challenge with the continuing power outages, especially when stage-6 load shedding is implemented, and electricity is switched off for four hours at a time. Load shedding often comes to nine hours on such days.

Mr Sam Ntshauba, chairperson of the South African Funeral Practitioners Association, said that load shedding was becoming extremely problematic for owners of funeral parlours. “Government

still does not seem to have a solution for the energy crisis we are experiencing. They still have not come up with ways to help businesses deal with these costs, particularly funeral parlours,” he said.

According to Ntshauba,

bodies cannot be kept at mortuaries for long, even under normal circumstances. With the crisis around keeping fridges cold during load shedding, he is making an urgent appeal to the public to arrange for their loved ones to be buried shortly after death - as it was done during Covid-19 - to avoid burying a body when it starts rotting.

“We did not budget for load

Tsepho Munarini (22) was arrested a day after the incident, while Andani Munzha (18) was apprehended six days later.

When the suspects appeared in court last Thursday, Ramabulana led the crowd of angry villagers who arrived at the courthouse in two packed buses. He said that the problem with violent behaviour in the village of Dopeni was mainly caused by people who sold drugs to the youngsters. He and the other

The victim’s mother, Ms Tshililo Ralinala, was not aware that the two accused had been released on bail either when she arrived at court. “The investigating officer in this case never told us that the suspects applied for bail, let alone that they were released. How could they be granted bail so quickly after they [allegedly] have committed a murder? They are moving around freely as if they have killed a dog, when my son lies six feet underground,” she said.

She was crying hysterically, and family members and members of

the SAPS had to calm the distraught woman down before the court proceedings could continue. Later, outside the courthouse, Ms Ralinala said that the state had arranged several counselling sessions for her, but that this was not working. “I keep on thinking that one day I will see my son coming home with his camera bag. Justice in this country is for the rich and the connected. Because we are poor, the police and the justice system don’t respect our rights. But the Lord Almighty will fight for us,” she sobbed.

The case was postponed to 6 March 2023 for further investigations. The two suspects are still out on bail.

shedding, and it is affecting our prices as they have to make use of alternative ways to keep [bodies] cold.”

Mr Humbulani Bvumbi, managing director of Thabelo Funerals, said that although load shedding was messing everything up, they at least had measures in place to keep bodies cold for as long as possible. “As funeral undertakers, we are forced to have generators. This, however, consumes a lot of fuel, which costs a fortune, and, in the end, we hardly see any profit. I spend a lot of money each day to run the generator during load shedding. I have also had to change some of my equipment twice as it broke down with the power being switched on and off,” said Bvumbi.

Mr Kaizer Marindi, the owner of Marindi Funerals, said that not all funeral parlours could afford generators, especially the smaller ones.

“We understand that a funeral parlour needs to have a generator, but where do emerging funeral parlours generate the capital from to put in a generator?” he asked.

Manwadu murder case postponed

By Victor Mukwevho

The case against Zwidofhelangani Doreen Manwadu and her three co-accused was postponed to 11 April 2023 for a bail application when they appeared in the Thohoyandou Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 3 February.

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Thulamela Municipality, in accordance with section 127(5)(a) of the MFMA No. 56 of 2003 and section 21(a) of the MSA No. 23 of 2000, hereby makes public the 2021/22 draft annual report and further invites inputs on the report from members of the community.

· The report will be available at the following offices:

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Manwadu is accused of hiring Tshianeo Munyai, Ndalamo Nemakhavhani and Pfunzo Lidzebe – all with previous criminal recordsto kill her husband, the late advocate James Manwadu, at their house at Maniini village on 12 November 2022. She was arrested after investigators found a paper trail, including bank statements that reflected payments amounting to R100 000 made by her to the accounts of the hitmen. Sources within the NPA further allege

that investigators also found phone records showing that she had been in close contact with the hitmen shortly before her husband was killed.

Only two of the co-accused, Lidzebe and Nemakhavhani, appeared with Manwadu on Friday. Munyai appeared in the Phalaborwa Magistrate’s Court on that same day in connection with another case against him. The co-accused are all still applying for legal aid lawyers.

While the three suspects were inside the courtroom, angry residents from Maniini village were chanting outside, saying that Manwadu must never come back to the village because she was a killer. One of the marchers, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said she was surprised that political parties had taken centre stage when Livhuwani Madadzhe, aka SABC Livhu, had appeared

in the same court the previous week.

“Does gender-based violence only affect political parties when a man kills a woman, or is it the same when a woman kills a man? I see no political parties or GBV activists here today. I call on political parties to stop using such tragedies for political grandstanding. We know that there is going to be national elections again next year, but they should not use our pain and suffering for political gain,” she said.

Meanwhile, the spokesperson for the NPA in Limpopo, Mashudu Malabi Dzhanga, said the state would oppose bail when the suspects appeared in the same court again on 11 April. “The suspects are facing serious crimes around the province, and they are not suitable candidates to be granted bail,” she said.

Daring armed robbery at post office

By Kaizer Nengovhela

The SAPS in Louis Trichardt are investigating an armed robbery at the local post office on Monday, 6 February.

According to an eyewitness who was present at the time, the post office officials were busy preparing to assist clients when seven men entered the building, pretending to be

waiting in line with the rest.

Suddenly, one of the suspects pushed to the front and jumped inside the teller’s working area, pointing a gun at the cashier and ordering her to lie down. He ordered the workers to hand him money, while the other suspects pointed guns at the clients.

One of the staff members at the post office told Limpopo Mirror that they were still in

shock after the incident and that the management had arranged counselling for the employees.

Police spokesperson Brig Motlafela Mojapelo confirmed that the police are on a manhunt for seven suspects who had fled with an undisclosed amount of money. He appealed to anyone with relevant information to contact the nearest police station.

Funeral parlour operators appeal to the public to arrange for their loved ones to be buried shortly after death to avoid burying a body when it starts rotting.

Three suspects accused of killing legal aid lawyer James Manwadu appeared in the Thohoyandou Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 3 February. From left to right are Ndalamo Nemakhavhani, Pfunzo Lidzebe and Manwadu’s wife, Zwidofhelangani Doreen Manwadu.

Art & Entertainment

New radio station hits the airwaves

Entertainment

People from Musina and the surrounding areas woke up to the sounds of a new radio station on Sunday, 5 February. Community radio station Lotsha FM hit the airwaves for the first time after Beitbridge Shashe Community Radio Broadcasting Services had finally acquired its broadcasting licence from the Zimbabwean authorities.

Found on 90.1FM, Lotsha FM operates from Beitbridge town in Zimbabwe, under the auspices of the Broadcasting Association of Zimbabwe. The radio station has a strong signal in the Musina area, and its programmes are mainly presented in Tshivenda, one of the most spoken languages in the town of Beitbridge in Zimbabwe.

Rasta NK returns with a new single called Vha ya lutanya

Entertainment

Those who thought that Kuvhanganani Nemukula had completely disappeared from the limelight have a

surprise waiting. After the release of his debut album, Zwiito zwavho, in 2020, Nemukula, who is affectionately known as Rasta NK in local reggae circles, is happy to introduce his latest sinVha ya lutanya.

The single was released at the end of January this year availonline music platforms.

The upcoming star, who hails from Mavhunda village outside Thohoyandou, said he was inspired by the music of reggae legend Lucky Dube. “The late Lucky Dube’s music was close to my heart, and it had a huge influence on my music career. His music was about the practicality of life and that encouraged me to compose my own songs about what is happening in daily life,” he

Nemukula knows how tough the music industry is and he does not fool himself

into thinking that he could make a living solely from it. He works full-time as a bricklayer and makes music whenever he has time for it.

He said that although Vha ya lutanya had already been released, he planned on organising a formal launch for the single in March. “I have already started talking with fellow musicians to support me when we launch my single. The venue and other logistics will be communicated in due course.”

Nemukula added that the single had been received with acclaim from both his fans and radio stations. “Hearing Vha ya lutanya being played on national radio during the first week of its release made me the happiest artist on earth. I am also delighted that local community radio stations are giving it fair airplay, making it one of the most loved reggae songs locally. I am really thankful for this support because I couldn’t make it on my own without the assistance of the various stakeholders,” he said.

Takalani Rambuvha, a resident from Nancefield in Musina, is very impressed with the new radio station. “We are happy that we can now listen to Lotsha FM here in Musina. On their first day of broadcasting, they talked about many things that are happening in Musina. People from Musina were also calling in after the lines were opened. Of more importance is that the radio station broadcasts in pure Tshivenda, our own language,” he said excitedly.

The chairperson of the board tasked to ensure that Lotsha FM becomes a reality, Mr Mekia Muyambo, said the development was a great one for the surrounding areas. “It was not an easy task to take on. We had to ensure the station operated as per the licence issued by our government. We thank

everyone involved in making sure that Lotsha FM became a reality,” he said. The board’s secretary, Mr Mbongeleni Muleya, said Lotsha FM would be launched officially in Beitbridge town next Monday (13 February), during International Radio Day. “The radio station will mostly assist the rural community, who previously had little or no access to radio broadcasts. We will work hard to provide current information and get news from other areas in Zimbabwe and the neighbouring South Africa, especially in Musina, where we have a strong frequency. We will also focus on developing contemporary farming skills through educational programmes, reviving our culture, language and Tshivenda traditions through school radio lessons,” said Muleya.

Thuso Negza releases another gospel single, Thendo Khavho

By Maanda Bele

Thuso Negondeni from Ha-Vhangani village, also known as Thuso Negza, started the new year with the release of his latest gospel single, titled Thendo Khavho This new offering, released on 23 January, was received well by his eager fans.

The 28-year-old Thuso started singing in his church’s Sunday-school choir at the age of three. Here he later started to put his writing skills to the test and began composing new songs for the choir. He also started preaching at his church.

In 2016, Thuso entered the annual Rofhiwa Gospel Star Search, a national gospel music singing competition, where he made the top 10. He hosted his first live concert in 2017, and tickets were sold out in no time.

Between 2018 and 2019, he became the mass choir chairperson of the well-known Students Christian Organisation (SCO) at the University of Limpopo, where he completed his studies and graduated with a BPharm (Hons) degree. Today, he practices full-time as a pharmacist. Thuso has shared the stage

with several well-known gospel artists, such as Takie Ndou, Ps Lunghi Ndala, Sbu Noah, Rofhiwa Manyaga, Benjamin Dube, Dr Tumi, Takalani Chairo, and many others. His performances have taken him all over Limpopo and places such as Gauteng, the Western Cape, and the North West, and he even performed at Takie Ndou’s 40th birthday celebration, known as “TT40”. In 2021, Thuso signed

with the popular record label In Hymn Records.

“As a contemporary gospel artist, my aim is to bring back and sustain a spirit of intense praise and worship where believers worship the Heavenly Father in truth and in spirit,” he said.

Thuso’s single is available on digital music platforms. Follow him on Facebook (Thuso Negza).

The story of Majuta, The Passion of Life, is about to continue

By Thembi Siaga

Three months ago, the first episode of a local production, called Majuta, The Passion of Life, was released on YouTube, which turned out to be an instant hit. The producers are currently hard at work filming the second episode, which is due to be released by early April this year.

This drama-packed series, filmed in the Musina area, is a must-watch as it addresses the issues of gangsterism and human trafficking, centring on young boys who abduct young girls and compel them to engage in sex work for monetary compensation.

It tells the story of a young man named Aron Majuta, who joins a criminal gang because of his disadvantaged background and pressure from his girlfriend to maintain a luxurious lifestyle.

The storyline includes multiple languages, such as Tshivenda, Xitsonga, and Sesotho, with IsiZulu and English subtitles. The series was produced by Unity SA Visuals, which was established by Unity Phaswana.

Zwivhuya Sadiki, the director and script writer, who also plays the role of Majuta, said they had received a lot of positive feedback from their supporters. “We are glad that so many people have shown love and are eagerly awaiting the second episode. We keep our viewers glued to our dramas as we present insight and truth about human experiences.”

Sadiki said they wanted to teach the young about the hefty cost of instant success and the repercussions of criminal activities. “Many young people assume that joining a gang will shield them from violence at school or in the neighbourhood. Women

who experience physical or sexual violence at home may assume that joining a gang will provide them with safety, which is not the case,” he said.

Sheron Maluleke, who plays Majuta’s girlfriend in the story, said young men were often encouraged to join in gang activities as a consequence of pressure from their relationships. “It’s important to love and accept our partners for who they are, not just for the sake of money. My partner made illegal money to fulfil my desire for a luxurious lifestyle, which I achieved by putting pressure on him. However, his criminal actions resulted in his becoming a target of the community and the police,” she said. Viewers can still watch the first episode of Majuta, The Passion of Life on YouTube

The second episode of local production Majuta, the Passion of Life, is due to be released on YouTube early in April this year. In picture are some of the cast members, Phineas Phukubje and Zwivhuya Sadiki (in front) and Rollen Nembidzane (to the right in the back). Photo: Moonlight.

The Afternoon Drive Time team of the new community radio station, Lotsha FM, Kiliboni KB Ndou, Remaketsi Makhadzi Mbedzi and Lloyd The Educator Mungoni in jovial mood after their first broadcast last Sunday. Photo supplied.

Rasta NK is confident that his latest single will take him to greater heights. Photo supplied.

Thuso Negza's latest single, Thendo Khavho, was released in January this year. Photo supplied.

Art & Entertainment

The Dub Master returns with yet another album

Entertainment

The long wait is over for the fans of prolific reggae sensation Steve Netshishivhe, better known as The Dub Master. He will be releasing his eighth 10-track album, called The Next Chapter of Dub, next Friday (17 February) and he promised his fans that buying a copy will be worth every cent.

“Over the years, I have done my best to make my fans happy with my music, and I now know what they want. This album is different from the previous ones because, apart from the dub sounds, I have

Phalaphala and Mungana Lonene celebrate

added more sound effects to make my dub music unique,” he said.

Netshishivhe was born at Khubvi village in 1982. He is a member of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and holds a bachelor of environmental sciences degree from the University of Venda.

He is not a novice in the reggae music fraternity. Netshishivhe released his debut album, I ya Konda, back in 2011, followed by Only Him can save us (2015), I dub what I like (2016), Deep Roots of Dub (2017), Tears of Dub (2019) and Greediness of Dub (2020). His last full album, Tribulation of Dub,

Tshikovha has her fans begging for more

By Elmon Tshikhudo

The song Vhuthihi (Unity) by gospel diva Rhuu Tshikovha was composed specifically for the annual Together We Can Grow Fun Run Walk at Tshixwadza, but the positive reaction by fans at the event left her with no other option but to release it officially.

The single, which was released early in January this year, features award-winning artists Vendaboy Poet, Itani “Top”, and Accolly Mandiza, who also produced the song. Her manager, Mr Dovhani Mudzielwana, or “Mr MDO” as he is popularly known, is very enthusiastic about the new release. “We are so excited about the waves this song is making. It is intended to encourage and promote unity and togetherness among people in our communities. Besides promoting unity, our intention was also to identify talented youths, so we can showcase their talents,” he said.

“Vhuthihi caught the attention of a young producer, known as Killorbeezbeatz from Pretoria, who remixed the song and spiced it up with a touch of Amapiano. In this remix, Rhuu Tshikovha features one of the most gifted artists, award-winning Batondy, who is also known as Mujie.”

About her latest offering, Tshikovha said she was not

afraid to try other music genres.

“The song is not necessarily a full gospel track, but the word ‘unity’ is preached in many parts of the Bible. It is for us who are gifted with the talent to always bring this kind of message to our people through music, and who knows, it might bring positive changes for someone who might impact the whole world.

In all this I would like to thank my brother and manager, Mr MDO, for putting this project together. Musicians need a manager like him who is supportive and loyal,” she said.

Tshikovha has worked with top artists such as the late Dan Tshanda, with whom she produced the album Madzanga in 2016. In 2018, she featured on the international worshiping song of Xplicts Crew from Abuja, Nigeria, called Deeper

was released in 2021, followed by the single, Tribute to Dub, last year. The Next Chapter of Dub, which will be available in all digital music stores after its release, boasts thrilling songs such as My Help (featuring Asataluli Manngo), Dub it out, Blazing Saxo Dub, and Dub it slow. All the songs were composed and arranged by Netshishivhe himself and recorded at the Adziambei Music Academy and Deep Roots Studio.

Let’s go back to our roots

By Elmon Tshikhudo

Emmanuel Takalani Nevhungoni’s granny, Ms Anna Mukondeleli Nevhungoni, was a hardcore traditionalist who loved and was proud of her Vhavenda culture. Being born into this kind of environment, his own love of his culture developed very early on in his life.

Tshilombe Tsha Vhurendi, as Nevhungoni is popularly known, is fast becoming one of Limpopo’s most sought-after singing poets for live performances at functions and special occasions. The journey of the 25-year-old artist from Phiphidi Maha outside Thohoyandou started early in 1998 while he was in Tshiavha Primary School, and today his teachers and fellow learners can be proud of him.

He first realised his potential in 2019, with the release of his debut album, Rilwele Ramakole, which became the launchpad for his successful poetry career. This album was followed by Ri Vhana Vha Africa, released in 2021. His third offering, titled Matshilisano, was released in December last year, and continues to sell very well, contributing to his celebrity status.

“I have finally arrived; just watch the space. My poems are not just entertaining, but they are also very informative. On this new album the message is clear: we have to

58 years of broadcasting

Phalaphala FM and Munghana Lonene FM marked 58 years of being on air with a special tour to different local areas from 1 to 5 February this year.

The two radio stations were established on 1 February 1965. In celebration of this milestone, the presenters of the two SABC radio stations started their tour at the Malamulele Community Hall (1st), the Davhana Stadium (2nd), Vuwani Taxi rank and Nkuzana Momes Place (3rd), on to the Saselemane Stadium (4th), and lastly, Nandoni Riverview (5th), where they had live broadcasts from each place.

refer back to how people lived in the olden days. Communities have lost respect, morals and everybody is [only caring about] him or herself. Let’s go back to our roots and all the ills we are experiencing today will disappear,” he said.

Nevhungoni said that he felt very lucky because of the role his granny had played in teaching him about his culture at a young age as it had shaped his career. “I am very grateful and indebted to her. I also owe it to my fans and everyone who contributed to this project. I promise to give my best all the time.”

The album is available on all digital platforms, but those interested in hard copies can contact him directly on 071 240 2894.

Phalaphala FM’s shows were presented by the likes of Mpho Rathando, Jones Netshipise, Thikho Liphadzi, Rofhiwa Nethengwe and Mrs P, while Munghana Lonene FM’s presenters included Khensani Nyango, Pat Mathebula, Themba Chauke, DJ Mat, Lindiva, and Mathilda Chauke, to mention but a few.

According to Phalaphala FM’s programme manager, Ms Sharon Ravele, they realised that the villages within the Collins Chabane Municipality were centrally situated in the two radio stations’ broadcasting area, and they felt that visiting the area and interacting with their listeners would be important. “We are of the view that, when communities see their presenters in person, it revives their hope and happiness. We also wanted to show our listeners that we do care about them,” she said.

In her congratulatory message, Ravele said that, after all these years, the two stations continued to source fresh news and present their respective programmes to educate and entertain their listeners. “We thank the leadership and the two stations’ entire staff for their contribution towards the success of the two stations. We also thank the stations’ listeners for their support, because the station is what it is today because of them.”

By Thembi Siaga

Awelani Mainganye from Mpheni Block A is establishing himself in the world of art by adding a splash of colour, not to canvases but to personalised items, such as shoes, clothing and refrigerators. His goal is to challenge traditional fashion norms and produce original,

eye-catching designs.

Awelani’s artwork certainly is unique, infused with warm, vibrant colours. His artistic pursuits can be traced back to his early primary school days at Muthuhadini Combined School, although, he lost his enthusiasm for it for a while because of the lack of art classes offered in public schools.

In 2017, he successfully completed his matric and enrolled for a management-assistant course at Ekurhuleni West College in 2018. He dropped out in 2019 after he got a job as a data capturer at Wits RHI in Johannesburg, a multi-disciplinary research institute. While he worked there, he decided to buy himself a few brushes and paint and started painting T-shirts in his spare time. This, he said, had been inspired by his high school classmate Thinandavha

Mukondeleli.

“When I painted my first T-shirt, it attracted great interest from people around my community. I am grateful for Thinandavha, who played a crucial role by teaching me the basic skills of painting, and my clients for their support,” he said.

Awelani later expanded his skills when he started decorating refrigerators and shoes with his artwork as well. For this he uses acrylic paints in many different colours. Once he is done painting a refrigerator, he covers the surface with a varnish, so that the paint does not wash off.

The young artist is currently in the process of enrolling for an art course at the University of South Africa (Unisa). He expressed his desire to eventually open his own art school where he can hold

workshops to share his knowledge and inspire others who are interested in art. “My goal is to educate local people who love art and help them to sell their artwork online. I want to not only benefit myself, but also share my knowledge with others,” he said.

For more information on Awelani’s work, contact him on 079 432

Phalaphala FM and Munghana Lonene FM celebrated their 58th year on the air on 1 February this year. In the photo, officials of the two SABC radio stations cut their birthday cake during the celebration. Photo supplied.

Local singing poet Tshilombe Tsha Vhurendi is calling on everyone to go back to their roots. Photo: Khumbuleni Netshisumbewa.

Awelani Mainganye's personalised sneakers. Photo supplied.

Awelani Mainganye from Mpheni. Photo: Thatho Mzangwa.

Gospel diva Rhuu

Tshikovha's latest single calls for unity and togetherness among people. Photo supplied.

By Silas Nduvheni

The general secretary of the South African Communist Party (SACP), Mr Solly Mapaila, said he hoped that the kingpins behind the murder in 2019 of the two SAMWU officials, Timpson Musetsho and Ronald Mani, would finally be arrested along with the killers and heavily punished for their deeds.

Mapaila addressed hundreds of people at the third annual

memorial lecture that was held at the Thohoyandou Town Hall on Saturday, 4 February, in remembrance of the two slain officials, who were gunned down in separate incidents for openly slamming municipalities in the Vhembe District that had invested millions of rands of public funds in the now-liquidated VBS Mutual Bank.

Mapaila was joined by Provincial SACP member and MEC for Education Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya, National Executive Member of the ANC

Soviet Lekganyane, Executive Mayor of the Vhembe District Dowelani Nenguda, and other guests.

Mapaila said that part of the memorial lecture was aimed at fighting for justice to be done and to urge the communities to continue to support the families of the two victims. He said that the delaying tactics that were used in arresting the suspects was a matter of grave concern.

Mr Matodzi Nevondo, one of the representatives of the two families, said that the support the affected families had been receiving so far was much appreciated. He called on leaders to mobilise communities to come in larger numbers when the pre-trial started in the Limpopo High Court in Thohoyandou from 20 to 24 March this year.

Three of the suspects, the Radzuma brothers (Percy, Simon and Ndivhuwo), will appear on charges ranging from murder to conspiracy to commit murder.

Their co-accused, Thabo Sibanze, will appear in the Sibasa Regional Court on 13 February on charges of intimidation and being in the country illegally.

Angry water-starved residents of Muledane threaten to close road

By Elmon Tshikhudo

Angry residents of Muledane have threatened to close the busy R524 road between Muledane and Thohoyandou until their demand of getting water is addressed.

Hundreds of community members, who claim that they have been pleading in vain with the Vhembe District Municipality (VDM) as the water authority for a long time to supply them with water, gathered at the local circle at Muledane.

The protest started on Sunday, 29 January, and motorists were not allowed to pass.

Mr Shumani Nemukula, the chairperson of the Muledane Water and Essential Services Crisis Task Team, said the community had been without water for years. “Our situation

has been dire for years and we have engaged the municipality on many occasions. We were very happy when they came out to attend to our problem in 2021 and replaced the valves here next to the fire station. But they left the holes uncovered, which poses a danger to the community. To add salt to the wound, we still do not have water. We tried and gave them our proposals, but we were ignored,” he said.

Nemukula added that they had since realised that the community was being used as a political battlefield where officials settle their internal scores. “We have meetings with officials who promise us things, but they are never implemented. They tell us that they have reported everything to the office of the mayor, but when

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we enquire from the mayor, he appears to be uninformed about our plight. We are here to get their attention, and we are resolute about getting it,” Nemukula said.

The VDM’s spokesperson, Mr Matodzi Ralushai, confirmed that they had received a complaint from the community. “The problem here is due to a number of factors, including vandalism of infrastructure and illegal connections. Coupled with the ever-growing population, water shortage is something we have to work on together to improve. We are busy with the community and their leaders, and as of now, we will be implementing shortterm interventions, like tankering and boreholes, while we work on a long-term solution,” he said.

Soutpan Solar Power near Vivo in the Limpopo Province is successfully managing its e-waste, with damaged or failed solar panels being recycled into bricks locally – adding to their environmental benefits. Previously, the precious metals were sent overseas to be recycled; however, this renewable-energy facility is now managing the process locally, thereby avoiding large carbon emissions, in addition to stimulating the local economy.

sions by getting the panels recycled properly here. In fact, all panels across all our solar sites get recycled. We are not permitted to store more than

Previously, the precious metals were sent overseas to be recycled; however, this renewable-energy facility is now managing the process locally, thereby avoiding large carbon emissions, in addition to stimulating the local economy.

Managed by Globeleq South Africa Management Services, panels are now safely being recycled across all the company’s six solar sites, unless they can be repaired, which is the first option. This is managed inhouse, with trained local staff who have been efficient in managing sizeable quantities.

“Previously, the precious metals had to be sent overseas to be recycled, but now we can avoid those large carbon emis-

80 cubes of hazardous waste on site at one time, which amounts to approximately 1 300 panels. As soon as we accumulate 1 000 panels, we take them to be recycled,” explained Marli Schoeman, environmental specialist for Soutpan Solar Power and Globeleq South Africa Management Services.

Panels are susceptible to lightening damage, and solar power projects expect a general rate of 0.1% panel failure. The first option is always to

repair the panels, which has the added benefit of upskilling and supporting local employment. “We have trained our staff on site to repair any panels that can be reused, instead of sending them off for recycling. This has been very successful, with thousands currently being repaired in-house,” added Schoeman.

Globeleq South Africa Management Services makes use of several other biodiversity interventions across their sites, in addition to this programme. Most of the plants have ceased washing their solar panels, which uses scarce water supplies in South Africa’s drought-prone areas. “Everyone assumes we wash the panels regularly, but we have discovered that rainfall is sufficient to wash the panels. Approximately 5 000 litres of water is saved per day through this initiative, and we haven’t washed the panels at Soutpan Solar Power for the last three years,” concluded Schoeman. (Article by Tina Meier I TM Communications)

From left to right: Mr Osman Munzhelele, General Secretary of the SACP, Mr Solly Mapaila, PEC member of the SACP, MEC for Education Ms Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya and National Executive Member of the ANC Mr Soviet Lekganyane. Photo: Silas Nduvheni.

Some of the family and community members who attended the third annual memorial lecture in remebrance of the late SAMWU officials, Timpson Musetsho and Ronald Mani. Photo: Silas Nduvheni.

“We want the kingpins to be arrested too for the murder of our comrades”

Protesters at Muledane vowed not to leave the circle before the water was restored in their area.

Photo: Elmon Tshikhudo.

The Soutpan Solar plant near Vivo. Photo: Google Maps.

The Soutpan Solar plant near Vivo. Photo: Soutpan Solar.

Controversial RDP house to be moved to the “correct” site

By Victor Mukwevho

Pressure applied by representatives of the South African National Civic Organization (SANCO) and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) probably helped to stop a project where an RDP house was being built on an incorrect site.

The chairperson of SANCO in Phiphidi, Mr Khathutshelo Tshipalafhasi, said they were asked to intervene and had to physically chase people away who were busy building an RDP house on a wrong stand, right next to a large house that has approximately nine rooms or more.

“As SANCO, we identified Stand no. 177 as [that of] the applicant. We were surprised when he (the applicant) abandoned the stand that was awarded to him and instructed the building contractors to build the RDP house next to his parents’ house, which is a large house,” he said.

Two EFF ward councillors in the area, Fhatuwani Begwa and Ernest Madzimbalala, entered the fray and called on all civic structures to attend a meeting where a decision was taken to contact the

Parents chase principal away because of school merger plans

By Kaizer Nengovhela

Mapakophele Primary School has been without a principal for the past month after angry parents and community members chased him away. They claim that the principal had lied to them when he told them the school was going to close and that they should take their children to other schools as it would be merged with Dzivhalanombe Primary.

The community representative, Mr Pro Rammbwa, said that they had called the circuit manager at the start of the school year on 11 January. “He told us that the proposal for the merging of the schools had been reversed. We have been threatened by the principal before that our school will

be closed and merged with Dzivhalanombe Primary because of our low enrolment of learners. So, we wrote letters to the circuit, arguing that Dzivhalanombe Primary was too far from Mapakophele village, and that learners would have to travel more than five kilometres to school every day. The children might be at risk of being kidnapped or going missing,” he said. Rammbwa said that they did not want the principal to set foot at the school again because the community was fed-up with him.

SGB secretary Ms Sarah Mufamadi said the department had been trying to merge the school with Dzivhalanombe Primary because of the low enrolment. “Last year, we received a letter from the department,

Thulamela Municipality about this matter. “Even though the municipality admitted what the applicant is doing is illegal, they did nothing to stop him from building the house at a wrong place. The building contractor continued to build the RDP house and members of the community had to go and chase them away,” said Tshipalafhasi.

The treasurer of SANCO at Phiphidi, Ms Humbulani Nelly Netshifhefhe, said they would not fold their arms when corruption took place in the village. “I am calling on the municipality to stop this nonsense. RDP houses are meant for people who don’t have shelter. This guy was allocated an RDP house at Stand no. 177 while he was still living with his wife and children. Now they are no longer together, and he is living with his parents in their big home. What does he need a house for?” she asked.

When Limpopo Mirror’s correspondent went to the house on Sunday, 29 January, he was threatened with violence. He was told that if he dared take a picture of the RDP house, he would be beaten up and sued. When

asked if the municipality knew where the RDP was being built, he said the matter was an arrangement between him and the local headman.

On Friday, 3 February, a meeting took place between all stakeholders, where a decision was taken that the RDP house being built in the wrong place would be demolished. The meeting was also attended by representatives from the Limpopo Department of Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (CoGHSTA).

When asked who was going to pay for the damage incurred in demolishing the present RDP house, the chairperson of SANCO in Phiphidi, Mr Tshipalafhasi, said the municipality had to deal with fraudsters within its ranks.

Meanwhile, the spokesperson for the Thulamela Municipality, Mr Nndwamato Tshiila, said after Friday’s meeting that all parties, including CoGHSTA, had decided to build the house where it had been allocated in the first place. “The RDP house will be built at Stand no 177, where it was allocated,” he said.

Tshikhudini homes still powerless

By Bernard Chiguvare

While people staying in numerous villages in the Vhembe District complain about the effects of loadshedding, some villages still do not have any electricity, in spite of the infrastructure’s being in place.

At Tshikhudini village, which falls under the Musina Municipality, Eskom started installing electricity meter boxes in 2018 at about 300 out of the 1 500 households. The remainder of the households were supposed to follow, but nothing has happened to date. The remaining 1 200 households still depend on candles for light and firewood for cooking and bathing.

According to Mr Stephances Tshinyelo, one of the community leaders, the lack of electricity puts the lives of these people at risk. “We live near the Nwanedi Game Reserve. It sometimes happens that wild animals escape and then wander around the area, which puts those who

go out to fetch firewood in the bush in danger. The village is next to some thick bushes, which make for a good hiding place for thieves or people dealing in illicit trade. This also endangers the lives of the villagers who must fetch their firewood from the bushes,” said Tshinyelo.

The lack of electricity is not just affecting villagers’ normal day-to-day living and jeopardising their safety. Learners who must study at night are also affected, as they must read their books by candlelight.

Tshinyelo added that even the households with electricity faced their own challenges.

“Those people must travel all the way to the Eskom office in Tshilamba, which is about 50km from Tshikhudini village, just to buy electricity. They cannot buy online as we were informed the meters have not been registered with Eskom. The whole journey to Tshilamba and back costs R70. We are calling on Eskom to register

our meter boxes, so we can buy electricity online,” said Tshinyelo.

According to Eskom’s manager in Musina, a contractor must register the meter boxes with Eskom upon installation before customers are able to buy electricity directly from Eskom.

Musina Municipality’s spokesperson, Mr Wilson Dzebu, said a list of the people and their meter numbers must be sent to the municipality, so that the municipality and the ward councillor could work with Eskom to have the meters registered. Regarding the households that still do not have meter boxes, Dzebu said that the project was mostly complete, except for a few households where they could not get access to install meters as the people had gone to work. He said the municipality would arrange and see if post-connection was possible, even though the contractor was no longer on site.

informing us that the school will be merged with Dzivhalanombe Primary, but we are happy and relieved because they reversed the proposal. We can’t allow our children to travel such long distances and cross the river. They pass through bushes, which is dangerous,” said Mufamadi.

She confirmed that the parents and the community had chased the principal away on the basis of different allegations.

The Department of Education’s spokesperson, Mr Mike Maringa, said that the principal was currently reporting at the Nzhelele West Circuit every day. He said that the department would meet with parents and SGB members to resolve the matter as soon as possible.

SANCO’s treasurer in Phiphidi, Ms Humbulani Nelly Netshifhefhe, is sandwiched between two EFF councillors, Ernest Madzimbalala (left) and Fhatuwani Begwa (right) while posing for a picture in front of the RDP house in question, which was being built right next to the big house in the background. Photo: Victor Mukwevho.

The Mapakophele Primary School. Photo supplied

Gondeni’s Big Cat hold Dipeni to 2-2

By Frank Mavhungu

The Safa Vhembe Regional League game between Gondeni Big Cat and Dipeni FC, played at the Sambandou Dipeni Grounds on Sunday, ended in a 2-2 draw. Although their playmaker, Thanyani Phandavhudzi, was reprimanded with a card in the opening minutes of the game, the caution did not deter Big Cat’s players from displaying illegal tackles. Big Cat were awarded a free kick towards the end of the first half. Their lethal striker,

Sweet revenge for Mpheni Home Defenders in clash against Bullets

By Kaizer Nengovhela

Mpheni Home Defenders deposited three points into their league account with their 1-0 victory over Vondwe XI Bullets in their Safa Limpopo ABC Motsepe League match at the Makhado Show Grounds on Saturday.

Defenders thereby avenged their 1-0 loss to Bullets a fortnight ago at Tshifudi Stadium.

The first 20 minutes of the game were characterised by rough tackles by the Bullets defenders. The referee, Mr Eric Sebabi, refused to see any of the culprits go unpunished. He

flashed the first yellow card in the 10th minute. Rudzani Ndou tackled Thabelo Tshikweta from behind just outside the penalty box and Sebabi was quick to reprimand him with a card.

Bullets squandered two obvious scoring chances in the 14th and 18th minute respectively. Lavhelesani Murema dribbled past two defenders in a row and hesitated for far too long to unleash with the keeper already beaten, until he lost possession. As if that was not enough to anger the supporters, Mulamuleli Netshidzivhe committed a similar blunder four minutes later. The half-time score was still 0-0.

In the second half, Defenders matched Bullets’ efforts, but their original stamina faded. Defenders then started to take command of the game, searching for goals. In the 77th minute, Freedom Nyundu tried his luck from outside the box with a volley, and this proved enough to give his team victory.

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Lindelani Nephalama, caught the keeper napping with a half volley from the free kick. The visitors from Ha-Makuya village enjoyed their 1-0 lead until proceedings for the first half came to an end. The home side found the equaliser in the 59th minute. Shudufhadzo Mashawana tried his luck with a ground cutter from the 30-metre area. The keeper of Big Cat, Ndivhuwo Thabi, watched helplessly as the ball went beyond his reach. The struggle continued, with the visitors throwing missiles from all angles in

search for the winning goal. They reclaimed the lead in the 74th minute when Thanyani Phandavhudzi beat the keeper with a ground cutter, following a scramble within the box.

Livhuwani Mmbegwa of Dipeni was brought down in the penalty area late in the game. The assistant referee raised his flag, alerting the referee that an infringement that warranted him to award a penalty had taken place. Muano Mashapha scored from the white spot to bring the final score to 2-2.

Sweet revenge for Home Defenders

Another tricky hurdle lies ahead of Maindis Ladies

By Frank Mavhungu

After losing 0-2 to Royal AM at the Malamulele Stadium last Saturday, Maindis Ladies will have another mountain to climb this weekend. They will travel to Pretoria on Saturday for their match against Mamelodi Sundowns, which will be played at the Loftus Stadium.

History shows that Maindis are still to win a league match against Sundowns after they had gained promotion from the Sasol Women’s League two years ago. Saturday’s fixture will be the second at home in succession for Sundowns. This after they had narrowly beaten Richmond United 1-0 at the same venue last Saturday. The head coach of Maindis,

United Artists score 1-0

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By Kaizer Nengovhela

The Safa Limpopo ABC Motsepe league match between Munaca FC and United Artists ended in a 1-0 victory for Artists in a well-attended match played at the Makhado Show Grounds on Saturday.

That Artists were going to collect full points was evident from the start as the hosts were making numerous unforced errors.

Munaca could only blame themselves for the defeat as they squandered numerous scoring chances throughout the game. Their first player to cause an upset was Thakala Sane. In the 10th minute he received a well-timed pass from Rudzani Rambau from just outside

the box. Instead of picking his spot and unleashing quickly, Sane held onto the ball for far too long, until he lost possession.

Andrew Nenzhelele committed an unforgettable blunder a little later. He shot wide from the edge of the box with the keeper already beaten.

Things turned against Munaca when Artists were awarded a free kick outside the box in the referee’s optional time. Rilinde Manwenda of Artists caught the Munaca keeper napping and beat him with a good header to seal the game.

Artists’ captain, Robert Baloyi, was another player to cause an upset. Baloyi could not believe his eyes when his half-volley hit the woodwork and bounced back into the field of play.

Mr Sipho Mabuza, is adamant that Sundowns will have to sweat if they want to grab the full points at stake on Saturday. He said that his players would not make the same mistakes they had made in their game against Royal AM. According to him, his players had underestimated the visitors from Durban and were severely punished for that.

The combination of Sophy Magoro and Xiluva Tshabalala in the striking force of Maindis is likely to cause a bit of panic for the Sundowns’ defenders on Saturday. Mamelodi Sundowns are the defending champions.

Also on Saturday, TUT Football Club will entertain the newly promoted Copper Belts FC at the TUT Campus Stadium. Copper Belts had

started the season with a bang, following their 2-1 victory over University of Pretoria Ladies at the Seshego Stadium.

Thunderbird Ladies will enjoy the home-ground advantage in their match against Durban Ladies, which will be played at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. Royal AM will play against First Touch Academy at the Chatsworth Stadium in Durban. First Touch failed to impress their home crowd when they played to a goalless draw with TUT Football Club at the Seshego Stadium in Polokwane last Saturday.

Sunday’s fixtures are University of Pretoria Ladies vs TS Galaxy and University of Johannesburg FC vs Coal City Wizards.

Munaca FC’s defender Rudzani Rambau with the ball, with Mulweli Tshilate waiting for any mistake. Photo: Kaizer Nengovhela.

Livhuwani Mmbengwa of Dipeni hooks the ball, while Lindelani Nephalama of Big Cat tackles him from behind.

Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

Maindis’ scoring machine, Xiluva Tshabalala.

Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

Thabelo Tshikweta of Defenders with the ball, with Ndabuko Sithole running for cover. Photo: Kaizer Nengovhela.

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In the Estate of the late

VONANI RODGERS CHUMA ID No: 851023 5726 080 who was a resident of stand no. 117 Makumeke village, Limpopo Province who died on the 29/05/2021.

Estate no: 191/2023.

Master’s office: Thohoyandou. All persons having a claims against the above-men�oned estate are called to lodge their claims within 30 days from the date of publica�on.

Signed at Thohoyandou on this the 25th day of January 2023.

SIGNED: KHOSA.C.S LEGAL AID SOUTH AFRICA

EXECUTOR hop No.2 Metropolitan Centre, Thohoyandou

TEL :( 015) 962 6206/8/9

FAX :( 015) 962 6383

REF: KHOSA/ X908641522

LEGAL AID

SOUTH AFRICA

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN TERMS OF SECTION 29 (1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965

In the Estate of the late MAPHOROGO NYADZENI NELSON ID No: 670404 6752 086 who was a resident of House no. 2938 Shayandima loca�on, Limpopo Province who died on the 04/10/2021. Estate no: 3420/2021

Master’s office: Thohoyandou. All persons having a claims against the above-men�oned estate are called to lodge their claims within 30 days from the date of publica�on.

Signed at Thohoyandou on this the 25th day of January 2023.

SIGNED: MALULEKE.A

LEGAL AID SOUTH AFRICA

EXECUTOR

hop No.2 Metropolitan Centre, Thohoyandou

TEL :( 015) 962 6206/8/9

FAX :( 015) 962 6383

REF: MALULEKE/X935108922

MVUNDLELA & ASSOCIATES

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN TERMS OF SECTION 29 (1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965

NOTICE IN TO CREDITORS IN TERMS OF SECTION 29(1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965. All persons having claims against the under men�oned estate must lodge it with the executor concerned within 30 days from date of publica�on hereof.

Estate no: 1116/2022

Surname: MASAKONA

Names: THIATHU

ALFREAD

Date of birth: 1953/01/04

Id no: 530104 5577 084

Last address:

NNGWEKHULU

Date of death: 2022/05/02

Master’s office:

Thohoyandou

Name and address of Executor or Authorised agent: SINGO VAN RYNEVELD ATTORNEYS INC

Address: Office no 07, Shothodzo Complex, Opposite Ctm, Thohoyandou. Tel: 015 962 0003 / 081 837 1061

e-mail: dvra�@outlook. com

Ref: SVR/aa/S02

SIPHILA SONKE PROPERTY HOLDING (PTY) LTD

MAKHADO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY SPLUMA

BY-LAW 2016

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, IN TERMS OF SECTION 92-98 OF THE MAKHADO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY SPATIAL PLANNING, LAND DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT BY-LAW 2016 I, DZUNISANI MASWANGANYI, THE UNDERSIGNED OF THE FIRM SIPHILA SONKE PROPERTY HOLDING (PTY) LTD, INTEND ON APPLYING FOR AMENDMENT OF A LAND USE SCHEME BY REZONING OF LAND IN TERMS OF SECTION 63

(1) OF THE MAKHADO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY SPATIAL PLANNING, LAND DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT BY-LAW, 2016 TO REZONE PORTION 2 OF THE FARM JOPPA 473 FROM “PUBLIC GARAGE” TO “PUBLIC GARAGE” WITH ANNEXURE FOR TELECOMMUNICATION MAST AND BASE STATION ANY OBJECTION, WITH

SIPHILA SONKE PROPERTY HOLDING (PTY) LTD; 86

SKILPAD, MONUMENT PARK, PRETORIA, 0108.

TEL: (012) 346 4255.

E-MAIL: dzunisani@ siphilasonke.co.za

SITE REF: MC0651- Total Garage N1-Leeuwdoorns

SIPHILA SONKE PROPERTY HOLDING (PTY) LTD

MAKHADO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY SPLUMA

BY-LAW 2016

DIVHADZO FHASI HA

MULAYO WO BULIWAHO

AFHO WA KHETHEKANYO

YA 92-98 YA MAKHADO

SPLUMA BYLAW 2016, NNE, DZUNISANI MASWANGANYI, FHASI HA TSHIIMISWA TSHO

TENDELWAHO TSHINOPFI

SIPHILA SONKE PROPERTY

HOLDING (PTY) LTD, NDO

ITA KHUMBELO KHA

MASIPALA WA MAKHADO

NGA KHETHEKANYO YA 63

(1) YA MAKHADO SPLUMA

BYLAW 2016 YA U

HUMBELO HU SHANDULA

TSHIPIḒA TSHA THUNDU

U BVA KHA “PUBLIC

GARAGE” UYA KHA

“PUBLIC GARAGE NA

TSHIENGEDZELO” U

ITELA URI RIKONE U

FHATA THAWARA YA DZI

THINGO KHWALWA KHA

BULASI I DIVHEYAHO

SA PORTION 2 OF THE FARM JOPPA 473 – LS (N1

TOTAL GARAGE)

PULANE NA MANWALO

A YELANAHO NA

KHUMBELO IYI ZWI

WANALA KHA OFISI

YA MINIDZHERE

MUHULWANE WA: U

LANGULA KUSHUMISELE

KWA MAVU, KHA

MASIPALA WA MAKHADO

PRIVATE BAG X2596, MAKHADO, 0920, NGA

DZI AWARA DZA (7:00 –16:00).

VHA NA MBILAELO

MALUGANA NA IYI

KHUMBELO VHA

NWALELE MINIDZHERE WA MASIPALA WA

MAKHADO HU SA ATHU

U FHELA MADUVHA A

FURARU (30) KHA DIRESI

ITEVHELAHO, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

DEPARTMENT OFFICES, CIVIC CENTRE, CNR

KROGH & ERASMUS

STREETS, MAKHADO, LWA TSHIFHINGA TSHI

EDANAHO MADUVHA A

FURARU

GIVEN THAT, IN TERMS OF SECTION 92-98 OF THE MAKHADO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY SPATIAL PLANNING, LAND DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE

MANAGEMENT BY-LAW

2016 I, DZUNISANI MASWANGANYI, THE UNDERSIGNED OF THE FIRM SIPHILA SONKE PROPERTY HOLDING (PTY) LTD, INTEND ON APPLYING IN TERMS OF SECTION 75 OF MAKHADO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY SPATIAL PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT BY-2016 AND THE PROVISIONS OF SPLUMA ACT 16 OF 2013 TO OBTAIN PERMISSION TO ERECT A TELECOMMUNICATION MAST AND BASE STATION ON ERF 1918, WATERVAL-A TOWNSHIP. ANY OBJECTION, WITH GROUND THEREFORE, TO THE APPROVAL OF THIS APPLICATION SHALL BE LODGED WITH OR MADE IN WRITING TO: THE DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING, PRIVATE BAG X2596, MAKHADO, 0920. FULL PARTICULARS AND PLANS (IF ANY) MAY BE INSPECTED DURING NORMAL OFFICE HOURS (7:00 – 16:00) AT DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING OFFICES, CIVIC CENTRE, 83 KROGH STREETS, MAKHADO, 0920 FOR A PERIOD OF 30 DAYS FROM 03 FEBRUARY 2023

DATE OF FIRST

PUBLICATION: 03

February 2023

DATE OF SECOND

PUBLICATION: 10

February 2023

OBJECTION END DATE: 06

March 2023

SIPHILA SONKE PROPERTY HOLDING (PTY) LTD; 86 SKILPAD, MONUMENT PARK, PRETORIA, 0108.

TEL: (012) 346 4255.

E-MAIL: dzunisani@ siphilasonke.co.za

SITE REF: 07640 WatervalShirley ETE

SIPHILA SONKE PROPERTY HOLDING (PTY) LTD

MAKHADO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY SPLUMA

BY-LAW 2016

DIVHADZO FHASI HA MULAYO WO BULIWAHO

AFHO WA KHETHEKANYO

YA 92-98 YA MAKHADO SPLUMA BYLAW 2016

, NNE, DZUNISANI

MASWANGANYI, FHASI

HA TSHIIMISWA TSHO

KWA MAVU, KHA MASIPALA WA MAKHADO PRIVATE BAG X2596, MAKHADO, 0920, NGA DZI AWARA DZA (7:00 –16:00).

VHA NA MBILAELO

MALUGANA NA IYI

KHUMBELO VHA NWALELE MINIDZHERE WA MASIPALA WA

MAKHADO HU SA ATHU U FHELA MADUVHA A

FURARU (30) KHA DIRESI

ITEVHELAHO, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

DEPARTMENT OFFICES, CIVIC CENTRE, CNR

KROGH & ERASMUS

STREETS, MAKHADO, LWA TSHIFHINGA TSHI

EDANAHO MADUVHA A

FURARU (30) U BVA NGA

DUVHA LA 03

(012) 346 4255.

E-MAIL: dzunisani@ siphilasonke.co.za

SITE REF: 07640 WatervalShirley ET

TAR

ATTONEYS IN THE MAGISTRATES COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF POLOKWANE HELD AT POLOKWANE CASE NO:- 4278/2022

In the ma�er between:-

MOHAMED AYOB YAHYA ABDUL AZIZ NO 1ST

EXECUTION CREDITOR

AHMED MUTALIEB AZIZ

ISMAIL NO 2ND EXECUTION

CREDITOR and ABIOTT

NKOPANE SENOAMADI NO

1ST EXECUTION DEBTOR EVELYN MOKGADI

SENOAMADI NO 2ND

EXECUTION DEBTOR

NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION

Pursuant to a judgment by the Magistrates Court, Polokwane given on the 24th of October 2022, the under-men�oned goods will be sold on the 23rd February 2023 by public auc�on to be held at the Sheriff ’s office, being Moreng Magistrate Court, at 11h00, by the Sheriff of the Magistrate’s Court, Sekgosese / Louis Trichardt to the highest bidder for cash, namely:

1 X 3 Coffins

1 X Logik Bar Fridge

1 X Defy Micro-wave

1 X 15 Black Plas�c Chairs

(continues from previous page)

1 X 2 Chest Draw

1 X Couche

1 X 4 Table

1 X 3 Office Chairs

Dated at Polokwane on the

1st day of February 2023.

SHERIFF OF THE COURT: (SEKGOSESE / LOUIS TRICHARDT

ATTORNEY FOR EXECUTION

CREDITOR TAR ATTONEYS Suite 13, 125 On Marshall Street), Cnr Hans Van Resnburg Street, Polokwane

TEL: (015) 295 4319

FAX: (015) 295 4317

REF: MR OMAR T786/2148

SMIT & FISHER PLANNING PTY LTD

NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 93 OF THE MAKHADO MUNICIPALITY

SPATIAL PLANNING, LAND DEVELOPMENT AND LAND

USE MANAGEMENT BYLAW, 2016, FOR SPECIAL CONSENT TO CONSTRUCT A TELECOMMUNICATION

MAST AND BASE STATION ON THE FARM

REUBANDER NO. 21 - LT.

I, Yunus Marince on behalf of Smit & Fisher Planning (Pty) Ltd (No.99/2363/07),

being the authorised agent of the owner of The Farm Reubander No. 21 - LT hereby give notice in terms of Section 93 of the Makhado

Spatial Planning, Land Development and Land use management By-law, 2016, that I have applied to Makhado Municipality for special consent use for the construction of a Telecommunication

Mast and Base Station on the above mentioned property situated off the R524 Farm Reubander, Tsianda Village

Any objection(s) and/or comment(s), including the grounds for such objection(s) and/or comment(s) with full contact details, without which the Municipality cannot correspond with the person or body submitting the objection(s) and/or comment(s), shall be lodged with, or made in writing to: Attention:

Directorate Development

and Planning, Makhado Municipality, Private Bag X2596, Makhado, 0920, for a period of 30 days from 10 February 2023.

Full particulars and plans (if any) may be inspected during normal office hours at the Municipal offices as set out below, for a period of 30 days from the date of this letter.

Any person who cannot write may during office hours come to address as set out below where a staff member (L. Tolbert) of the Municipality will assist those persons by transcribing their objections, comments or representations.

Address of Municipal

Offices: Directorate Development and Planning office, E010, Civic Centre or Town Planning office

Name of applicant: Yunus Marince on behalf of Smit & Fisher Planning

Address of applicant:

371 Melk Street, Nieuw Muckleneuk, Pretoria, 0181 and/or P.O Box 908, Groenkloof, Pretoria, 0027 Tel. No.: 012 346 2340

Email: yunusm@sfplan.

co.za

Notice Period: From 10 February 2023 until 13 March 2023.

Our Ref.:ATLM217_ Hamutsha Village North

SMIT & FISHER PLANNING PTY LTD

Nḓivhadzo malugana na khethekanyo ya vhu 93 ya Masipala wa Makhado kha nzudzanyo ya tshipasiaḽa, mveledziso ya vhupo khathihi na vhulanguli ha kushumisele kwa vhupo zwo tiwaho

nga mulayo wa 2016 hu

tshi itelwa thendelano ya vhuṱhongwa ya u

fhaṱa thelekhinolodzhi

dza vhudavhidzani na

mutheo kha tshiṱitshi kha

bulasi ya Reubander ḽa vhu 21 L.T.

Nṋe, Yunus Marince sa muambeleli wa Smit & Fisher Planning (Pty) Ltd (No.99/2363/07), sa muimeli o tiwaho nga mulanguli wa bulasi ya Reubander ya vhu 21 ndi khou ṋea nḓivhadzo malugana na

khethekanyo ya vhu 96 ya Makhado kha puḽane ya tshilasiaḽa, mveledziso ya vhupo na vhulanguli kha kushumisele kwa vhupo zwo tiwaho nga gole la 2016, zwe nda zwi dzhenisa kha thendelano ya Masipala wa Makhado ya kushumisele kwa u fhatwa ha vhudavhidzani ha thekhinolodzhi khathihi na mutheo kha tshiṱitshi tshi re kha kha zwiimiswa zwo bulwaho afho nṱha uya kha bada ya 524 bulasini ya Reubander ngei kusini kwa Tsianda

Kure. Khanedzo dzifhio kana dzifhio na dzitswayotswayo ho angaredzwa zwiitisi zwa khanedzo na tswayotswayo idzo khathihi na zwidodombedzwa zwine vha nga kwamiwa khazwo nga nnḓa ha izwo zwidododombedzwa masipala u nga si kone u vha na vhukwamani na murumeli kana vharumeli vha khanedzo na tswayotswayo idzo zwi nga kha ḓi dzheniswa kana u zwa ṅwalela kha

Attention: Directorate Development and Planning, Makhado Municipality, Private Bag X2596, Makhado, 0920, lwa maḓuvha a 30 ubva dzi nga dzi 10 Luhuhi

2023. Zwidodombedzwa

zwo fhelelaho khathihi na puḽane (arali dzi hone)

zwi do tolwa ofisini dza masipala nga dzi awara

dzo doweleaho lwa

maḓuvha a swikaho 30 u

bva kha Ḓuvha ḽo ṅwalani

kha vhurifhi . Vhathu vha sa koni u ṅwala vha nga

ḓa dzi ofisini dza musipala

hune vha ḓo kona u amba vhuḓipfi havho hune vha do thuswa nga

muṅwe wa murando wa tshiṱafu (L. Tolbert) wa masipala ane ado thusa avho vhathu kha u bvisela khangala khanedzo na tswayotswayo. Ḓiresi ya ofisi dza masipala: Directorate Development and Planning office, E010, Civic Centre or Town Planning office Madzina a mudzheneli: Yunus

Marince muambeleli wa Smit & Fisher Planning

Ḓiresi ya mudzheneli: 371 Melk Street, Nieuw Muckleneuk, Pretoria, 0181 and/or P.O Box 908, Groenkloof, Pretoria, 0027 Nomboro dza thingokhalwa: 012 346 2340

Imeili: yunusm@sfplan. co.za

Tshikhala tsha nḓivhadzo: 10 Luhuhi 2023 u swika 10 Thafamuhwe 2023.

Referentsi yashu:

ATLM217_Hamutsha Village North

Notice of Environmental Authorization

Ref. No.: LP30/5/1/1/3/2/1(14474)PR

Notice is hereby given in terms of Regulation 10 (2) of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations (2014) that the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has granted ProAct Mining Solution CC the environmental authorization to prospect for Gold Ore, Iron Ore, and Aluminium on the following properties: Farm Pagelee 274 Mt, Briggs 289 Mt, Green 290 Mt, Hatting 285; Kluster 293 Mt, Bannatyne 271 and Johnston 272 situated within Collins Chabane Local Municipality.

A copy of the Environmental Authorization dated 19/01/2023 as well as details on the appeal process are available from: BGES Pty Ltd (Ms. N Mbasane); Cell: 0721728374 Fax: 086 541 2125, Email: nkule02@gmail.com

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT (BAR) AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP) FOR THE PROSPECTING RIGHTS APPLICATION

THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO REGISTER AND SUBMIT THEIR ISSUES, CONCERNS AND/OR WITH NECESSARY INFORMATION RELATING TO THE PROPOSED PROSPECTING ACTIVITY

ADI Mining (Pty) Ltd is applying for Prospecting Rights for Beryllium Ore (Be), Cobalt (Co), Copper Ore (Cu), Corundum (Cm), Fluorspar (F), Gold Ore (Au), Graphite (Gr), Heavy Minerals (General) (HM), Lead (Pb), Lithium Ore (Li), Magnesite (Mg), Monazite (Heavy Mineral) (Mz), Nickel Ore (Ni), Niobium (Columbium) Ore (Nb), Phosphate (P), Rare Earths (RE), Rutile (Heavy Mineral) (Rt), Vanadium Ore (V), Vermiculite (Vm), Zinc Ore (Zn). On the farms listed below;

Remaining Extent of Diepgezet 390 LS, portion 1, 2, 3, 4 & Remaining Extent of Duikershoek 389

LS, portion 1, 2 & Remaining extent of Moddervlei 44 LT, Portion 2 OF Roodegrond 393 LS, Portion 1, 2, 3, 4 & Remaining Extent OF Rossbach 83 LT, portion 1, 7, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22 OF Styldrift 46 LT, Remaining Extent of Syferfontein 85 LT, remaining extent of Uitschot 84 LT, portion 3, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 27 & remaining extent of Waterval 45 LT & remaining extent of Zwartfontein 392 LS.

Notice is given in terms of Section 16(4)b of the Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act (Act 28 of 2002) (as amended) and Section 41 of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations published in Government Notice R326 of 7 April 2017 as amended, under the National Environmental Management Act (Act 107 of 1998). The proposed activities trigger Government Notice 327 of 7 April 2017 (Listing notice 1; Activity 20) which requires a Basic Assessment to be conducted as part of the prospecting rights application.

The BAR and EMP report is prepared in terms of Section 19 of the National Environmental Management Act (107 of 1998)

NEMA: EIA Regulation 326. You are hereby invited to take part in the process by registering as I&AP’s, reviewing the documents and submitting comments.

COPIES OF A DRAFT BAR AND EMP ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

THE MEETING DATE AND VENUE WILL BE ANNOUNCED

Register and send your comments on the contact details below;

EAP: BASIA ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT

Name: Mr. Tshia Malehase (Pr.Sci.Nat & EAPASA)

Email: info@basiaec.co.za Cell: 079 2630 597 Fax: 086 2264 397

Members of the Public, Government institutions and Business Community are hereby invited to check the unidentified deposits list available at the notice board of Thulamela municipality Head office, Thulamela municipality (Mutale office), Information Centre, Sibasa Licensing & Registration Station, Thohoyandou Town hall, Makwarela hall and on website www.thulamela.gov.za.

The provided list compromises of the payments made to the municipality by the members of the public with the intention to pay various municipal services, however, the references that were used could not assist the municipality to identify the depositor and the type of the service that they were paying for.

Everyone, whose payment/s will be appearing on the list, is invited to provide proof of payments and the details of the municipal service that they were paying for, this will assist in proper allocation of the deposit on the municipal financial records.

All unidentified deposits older that 3 years will be recognized as municipal revenue if they are still not identified in three months after this notice as per the municipal council resolution no: SC 10/03/19

The information should be submitted to:

Name of Official : Ms. Musandiwa N

Office no : 07 (Finance Department office) Email : musandiwan@thulamela.gov.za

Tel : 015 962 7720/7500

MT MAKUMULE MUNICIPAL MANAGER

Thulamela Municipality

Civic Centre

Old Agriven Building Thohoyandou 0950

MAKHADO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

Tel: (015) 519 3000 Fax: (015) 516 1195 Private Bag X2596 Louis Trichardt 0920 Ad designed by Zoutnet

DRAFT ANNUAL REPORT: 2021/22 FINANCIAL YEAR

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 127 of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) 2003, that Makhado Local Municipality tabled the 2021/22 Draft Annual Report in terms of the provisions of Section 121 of the MFMA. The report is available for all interested parties / members of public to gain insight and deliver comments on the contents thereof. The purpose of the report is to provide a record of the activities of the municipality and to report on performance in service delivery and budget implementation as well as to promote accountability to the local community in respect of the 2021/22 financial year.

The Draft Annual Report, 2021/22 is available at the following respective municipal offices and can be read during office hours from 07h00 to 13h00 and again from 14h00 to 16h00 on Monday to Friday of the week, excluding public holidays.

1. The Regional Administrator, Mr Mathivha A , Dzanani Regional Office, Dzanani Township

2. The Regional Administrator, Mr Mobbie P, Waterval Regional Office, Waterval Township

3. Main Municipal Office Complex, Office of the Municipal Manager: PMS Unit or Registry Office 1st Floor, Civic Center, 83 Krogh Street, Makhado

4. Regional Administrator, Mr Nemasetoni M, Luvuvhu Regional Office, Hamutsha Community Hall. Ward 27.

Enquiries must be directed to Kutelani Sigidi or Naphton Tshikosi @ 015 516 3110 or 015 519 3041 and Shiringane T.E@ 015 519 3030 respectively. The complete Draft Annual Report is also available on the Municipality’s website at www.makhado.gov.za

The last day to deliver comments is Monday, 27 February 2023 at 14h00. Comments must be in writing and signed by the person / authorized person of the interest group and must be handed to any one of the Regional Administrators and officials listed above.

Civic Center

83 Krogh Street

Louis Trichardt 0920

Notice No : 16/20/2023

File No : 10/1/2/1

MR K.M. NEMANAME

MUNICIPAL MANAGER

MAKHADO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

Tel: (015) 519 3000 Fax: (015) 516 1195

VACANCIES

Applications are hereby invited from suitable qualified candidates for vacant positions in Makhado Local Municipality

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR & SPECIAL PROGRAMMES DIVISION

1x MANAGER: OFFICE OF THE MAYOR Ref: (5/3/4/2/26) RE-ADVERT

(Fixed term contract, linked to the term of the mayor)

Salary Scale: R 738 343.42 per annum (post level 3)

Requirements: Grade 12 *Post matric qualifications in Political/Public Administration/Management or relevant qualification * Five (5) years relevant experience *Computer literacy *Valid Code B driver’s license.

Key Performance Area: *Manage activities in the office of the Mayor *Analyse service delivery and needs of internal customers and other statistics *Coordinate the different functions/activities of the office to ensure that all staff has a uniform goal and objectives to enhance service delivery to the Municipality Departments *To manage office of the Mayor and special programmes *Coordinate assisting Mayor’s funds for educational registration to the public from the Mayor’s discretionary funds *Managing special programmes activities by developing, implementing, monitoring and advocacy awareness campaigns and special programmes *Develop, plan and manage sustainable programmes on poverty alleviation, gender development, youth development, disabled and marginalized groups and HIV/AIDS *Accompany the Mayor to various meetings *Manage financial resources on special programmes *Plan, monitor and control the units annual budget guided by the budgetary requirements of council *Provide inputs into the annual budget for programmes and projects identified through the IDP process of the Municipality *Knowledge of Municipal laws and regulations

Key Competencies: *Communication skills *Protocol Knowledge *Planning and decision-making skills *Interpersonal relations skills *Ability to work under pressure, within a team and within set time limits *Be self-motivated *Sound knowledge of Local Government functions and legislations *Report writing and journalistic skills.

DEPERTMENT OF TECHNICAL SERVICES

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING: MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS DIVISION (1)

1x MANAGER ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION DIVISION Ref:(5/3/4/5/56)

RE-ADVERT

Salary scale: R 738 343.42 per annum (post level 03)

Requirements: *Grade 12 *B-Degree in Electrical Engineering or Equivalent *Government Certificate of Competency as an Electrical Engineer *Registration as a Professional Engineer shall be added advantage* Valid Code B Driver’s License *Minimum of five year’s engineering related experience.

Responsibilities: *Develop a long term grid and non-grid electrification strategy and plans that is aligned to the national electrification programme *Develop a five year master plan on electrical engineering as per municipality directives.*Oversees the process of coordinating all Municipality’s electrification initiatives.*Monitor timeously delivery of electrical engineering plans within the scope and budget.*Manage the procurement, distribution and supply of electricity in the licensed supply area of the Municipality as issued by the Electricity Regulator.*implement the incident protocol to manage interruptions of a major scale.*Facilitate community involvement in the preparation of action plans and packaging community projects and funding the proposals based on the identified needs.*Oversee and monitor the bulk supply meter readings in the Municipality to ensure technical correctness in the billing system of bulk supply meter readings.*Coordinate with Eskom for the supply and delivery of electricity to customers within the area of supply of Eskom within the Municipality’s jurisdiction.*Monitor the total load curve and optimize load control to prevent penalties from Eskom tariff.*Provide technical support to stakeholders with enquiries regarding electrical engineering specifications, requirements and regulations.*Attend to all complaints from the public and identify problems through inspections and oversee that the complaints are solved.*Review the final electrical engineering file and prepare review notes, to resolve electrical matters that were not completely addressed by the team.* Conduct quality assurance reviews across teams to ensure that all work conducted is to standard *Knowledge of Municipal laws and regulations

Key Competencies: *Able to manage conflict, interpersonal relations, stakeholders, analytical and negotiation skills.

*Ability to determine short, medium and long term goals for the realization of the Municipal Vision and Mission.*Extensive experience in information provision and dissemination.*Good communication skills.

ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

1X MANAGER ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT (Ref: 5/3/4/5/32) RE-ADVERT

Salary scale: R 738 343.42 per annum (post level 03)

Requirements: *Grade 12 *B Degree in Electrical Engineering or Equivalent *Government Certificate of Competency as an Electrical Engineer * Valid Code B Driver’s License *Minimum of five years engineering related experience.

Responsibilities:*Manage the implementation and smooth running of infrastructure projects by recording all problems and achievements.*Manage operational and maintenance duties in the most effective and efficient manner.*Develop and implement section’s operational plans to ensure improved service delivery and alignment with the department’s plans.*Support implementation of the appropriate applications and /or analyse and synthesize relevant information to support detailed physical planning.*Manage procurement processes involved in the section for acquisition of services from Contractors, Suppliers, and Other service providers by compiling scoping reports, advertising tenders or seeking quotations.*Draft monthly report on the expenditure of the budgets and of the operators by recording all problems and achievements.*Facilitate smooth communication amongst all stakeholders in the infrastructure services provision sector within the municipality.*Communicate and meet regularly with stakeholders to discuss the operations.*Determine staff levels and prepare motivation for the filling of vacancies to complete functional objectives and requirements.*Evaluate individual and team performance and address deviations from agreed performance indicators *Knowledge of Municipal laws and regulations

Key Competencies: *Able to manage conflict, interpersonal relations, stakeholders, analytical and negotiation skills *Ability to determine short, medium and long term goals for the realization of the Municipal Vision and Mission.*Extensive experience in information provision and dissemination.*Good communication skills.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES

TRAFFIC AND LICENSING SECTION

1 x CHIEF TRAFFIC LICENSING OFFICER REF: (5/3/4/2/8)

Salary scale: R576 543.17 –R605 744.88 per annum (post level 04b)

Requirements: Grade 12 *National Diploma in Transportation or ITO111 Diploma: Traffic Management *Computer literate *Knowledge of Project Management and Performance Management will be an added advantage *Valid Driver’s Licenses, Code EC, A *8 years in Traffic/Licensing and Testing of which 3 years at supervisory level *No criminal record.

Key Performance Area: *In order to ensure acceptable levels of quality and performance are maintained *General maintenance standard monitored and appropriate corrective measures executed *Supervision and monitoring of personnel, services and the status/ general condition of the Traffic section, by: *Ensuring that employees are familiar with performance standards *Implementing corrective and motivational action *Conduct functional meetings with immediate subordinates *Allocating work to reporting staff *In order to ensure the performance of activities and productivity to enable the unit to meet its service delivery objectives, plan, manage and co-ordinate the performance of administrative and human resources related activities, by: *Verifying and completing time sheets of reporting staff by inspecting and recording normal hours and overtime worked *Verifying and recommending applications for leave for authorization by

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supervisor *Verifying and authorizing vehicle log sheets completed by reporting staff *Compiling stand-by lists and duty and leave rosters *Addressing reporting staff grievances and referring relevant grievances to supervisor Control over expenditure and income of the various sections by means of policy and budget management strategy, by: *Manages and controls income and expenditure according to approved budget *Utilize staff and equipment to optimal productivity *Budgeting for all traffic stationary and TCS contract *Controls allowances and favours with traffic offences and representation *Compile inputs for the capital and operations budget for the section

Key Competencies: “Self-discipline * Interpersonal skills *Attention to details *Leadership skills.

DEPARTMENT: DEVELOPMENT PLANNING

SPATIAL PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT

2 X TOWN & REGIONAL PLANNER - REF: (5/3/4/9/8)

Salary Scale: R576 543.17 – R605 744.88 per annum (post level 4b)

Requirements: *Grade 12 *B-Degree/B-Tech in Town and Regional Planning or Equivalent *Minimum 4 years’ working experience in spatial planning and land use Management *A valid Code B Driver’s License *Computer Literacy *Experience in serving as a member of a development tribunal will serve as an added advantage *Ability to display adequate understanding of NDP, Spatial Rationale and SDFs *Registration with relevant bodies would be an added advantage

Key performance areas:*Processing, evaluation and recommendation in report format of applications received for development such as township establishment, change of land use, subdivisions, consolidations, etc. to supervisor *Processing, evaluation and recommendation in report format of applications received for development such as township establishment, change of land use, subdivisions, consolidations, etc. to supervisor *Processing, evaluation and recommendation in report format of applications received for development such as township establishment, change of land use, subdivisions, consolidations, etc. to supervisor *Processing, evaluation and recommendation in report format of applications received for development such as township establishment, change of land use, subdivisions, consolidations, etc. to supervisor *Assist in negotiating contractual agreements (i.e. Deeds of Sale, Lease and Donation Agreements) related to land development or use of Council property, with parties such as developers, residents, sport clubs, government parastatals *Liaise with Councilors, professional, specialists, public, relevant government Departments and technical departments including receive and responding to complaints and enquiries regarding town planning aspects *Assess site development plans and building plans in terms of town planning scheme requirements and recommend for either approval or refusal *Report to Assistant Manager: Spatial Planning

Key Competencies: *Effective verbal communication *Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills which include negotiation and conflict management *Report writing skills *Honesty and Integrity *Able to work within a team, under pressure and within set out time limits *Report writing skills *Good communication and interpersonal skills *Attention to detail

1 x GIS Officer - Ref: (5/3/4/9/40)

Salary Scale: R428 385.28 – R473 014.28 per annum (post level 06)

Requirements: *Grade 12 *National Diploma in Geographical Information Systems /Cartography/Geometrics or equivalent *3 years’ relevant experience *At least a valid code 08 driver’s license *Relevant end user database experience

Key performance areas:*Perform data capture and analysis for GIS product *Attend to user enquiries with regard to GIS *Support in the development of a work plan for complex projects *Collect, update, manipulate and maintain GIS data *Perform proactive maintenance, trouble shooting, tuning and planning on GIS systems *Participate in the designing and development of the geospatial database *Responsible for the collection and conversion of mapping resources and data *Support the daily input and editing of municipal infrastructure

Key competencies: *Honesty and Integrity*Report and writing skills *Able to work within a team, under pressure and within set out time limits *Report writing skills *Good communication and interpersonal skills *Attention to detail.

WATERVAL REGIONAL OFFICES

1 X SATELLITE OFFICER VLEIFONTEIN – REF: (5/3/4/5/55) {RE ADVERT}

Salary Scale: R428 385.28 – R473 014.28 per annum (post level 06)

Requirements: *Grade 12 *National Diploma in Public Administration or relevant qualification *Minimum 3 years’ experience *A valid Code B driver’s License and Computer Literacy *Certificate in Municipal governance shall serve as an added advantage. Key performance areas:*Manage, administer and oversee the infrastructural facilities of Vleifontein Services to ensure that facilities are effective and efficient *Manage and promote liaison between the community and represented departments at Vleifontein to ensure that service delivery meets with the needs of the community *Regulate the service schedule of the Departments / Service providers *Facilitate the process to collect information on and interpret the community needs to ensure service delivery / improvement /expansion of services and the activation of new services at the centre*Provide the office space to the service providers*Ensure that the office space is managed cost effectively and in a sustainable manner *Report to the Administrator

Key Competencies:*Presentation and facilitation skills *Time management *Communication skills *Report writing skills *Good personality to communicate with the consumers and members of the public

LUVUVHU REGIONAL OFFICES

CORPORATE SERVICES

1X PUBLIC PARTICIPATION OFFICER Ref: (5/3/4/8/39) RE-ADVERT

Salary Scale: R428 385.28 – R473 014.28 per annum (post level 06)

Requirements: *Grade 12 *National Diploma in Public Administration/Political Science or relevant qualification. *Valid Code B drivers’ licence *Minimum 2 Years relevant experience.

Key Performance Area:*Monitor ward committee functionality within the municipality and the meetings as per schedule *Coordinate and facilitate communication to the relevant departments with regard to service delivery issues that need intervention *Encourage community participation during events such as IMBIZO *Distribute the draft policies and by-laws to the relevant stakeholders on time * Arrange public participation meetings in liaison with the local municipalities *Monitor submission of ward committee monthly report *Coordinate and facilitate communication to the relevant departments with regard to service delivery issues that need intervention * Interpretation of Local Government statutes

Key Competencies: Interpersonal skills*Communication skills*Supervisory skills and Managerial skills

NB: ALL SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL UNDERGO BACKGROUND CHECK AND VERIFICATION OF QUALIFICATIONS AND CRIMINAL RECORDS

Makhado Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and subscribe to employment equity act Forward your application on the Council’s prescribed application form with a copy of CV and certified copies of qualifications to the Municipal Manager, Private Bag X2596, LOUIS TRICHARDT, 0920. Or Hand delivers to 83 Krogh Street, Civic centre Makhado Municipality Louis Trichardt

For more information contact Manager Human Resource Mr Dagada N 015 519 3225 or Mr Muofhe A.P at Tel: 015 519 3121

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

To view our current vacancies or to print the Application Form visit our website on www.makhado.gov.za

If no response is received from Makhado Local Municipality within 45 days after the closing date, it must be regarded that your application has not been successful.

Publication Date: 09 February 2023

Closing Date: 28 February 2023

Notice No: 17/2023

File No: 5/3B

MAKHADO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

Tel: (015) 519 3000 Fax: (015) 516 1195 Private Bag X2596 Makhado 0920

VACANCIES

Applications are hereby invited from suitable qualified candidates for vacant positions in Makhado Local Municipality

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR & SPECIAL PROGRAMMES DIVISION

1 x VIP PROTECTION Ref: (5/3/4/1/24)

Salary scale: R334 304.35 – R369 188.98 per annum (Post level 08)

Requirements: *Grade 12 *Minimum Two (2) year relevant experience *Firearm license *Advance driving will be added advantage

Key Performance Area: *Provide security services to the Mayor *Liase with the Local Police, Traffic, Defense force, Heads of Security Services and Organizers to intensify the security of the Mayor in order to ensure the involvement of all role players *Identify with locations and venues and establishes routes, taking into consideration risk/safety aspects

*Compiling and processing of VIPs and area profiles by gathering and evaluation of information about areas and the compilation of VIP profiles to ensure/provide an effective protection services *Assess different routes and recommend the safest route

Key Competences: *Defensive driving *Knowledge of VIP protection *Security clearance *Map reading and interpreting.

DEPARTMENT: CORPORATE SERVICES

1x COORDINATOR: TRANSVERSAL SERVICES Ref: (5/3/4/2/63)

Salary Scale: R370 129.85 – R417 682.34 per annum plus (post level 07)

Requirements: *Grade 12 *Computer literate. *Valid Code B Drivers Licence. *Minimum two years applicable experience.

Key Performance Area: *Coordinate Bathopele activities and complaints management *Ensure that suggestion books and boxes are monitored *Monitoring and evaluation of service delivery complaints *Compile database of complaints *Arrange Bathopele workshops and Road-show *Establish formal links with our Regional Offices and relevant organizations within and outside our Municipality *Monitoring municipal service standards *Conduct customer satisfaction survey *Compilation of reports

Key Competences: *Time management *Communication Skills *Report writing Skills *Interpersonal skills *Honesty and Integrity *Self -discipline and interpersonal skills

DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND TREASURY

REVENUE DIVISION

1 x SENIOR ADMIN CLERK: BILLING Ref: (5/3/4/3/114)

Salary scale: R370 129.85 – R417 682.34 per annum (Post level 07)

Requirements: *Grade 12 *Minimum Two (2) year relevant experience

Key Performance Area: *File remittances in numerical order *Handle creditors enquiries by attending to telephonic written and verbal queries pertaining to banking related problems and refer queries to supervisor if necessary *

Key Competences: *Time management *Communication Skills *Report writing Skills *Interpersonal skills *Honesty and Integrity, *Able to work under pressure *Self -discipline and interpersonal skills.

1 X CASHIER (5/3/4/3/82)

Salary Scale: R281 416.86 – R326 078.68 per annum (Post level 09)

Requirements: *Grade 12 *Minimum One (1) year relevant experience *Computer Literacy

Key Performance Area: *Revenue collection *Selling of prepaid electricity *Processing bank payments transaction

*Daily banking and filling of daily receipts *Safe handling of cash

Key Competences: *Time management *Communication Skills *Typing skills *Report writing Skills *Interpersonal skills *Honesty and Integrity *Able to work under pressure *Self-discipline and interpersonal skills *Healthy and physically fit.

1 x ADMIN CLERK: BILLING Ref: (5/3/4/3/113)

Salary scale: R334 304.35 – R369 188.34 per annum (Post level 08)

Requirements: *Grade 12 * Minimum One (1) year relevant experience

Key Performance Area: *Receive billing invoices or vouchers *Check accuracy of the invoices and vouchers *Identify errors on the billing system *Capture approved journals on the system *Provide assistance to customers in completing new application *File approved new applications forms *File approved account closure forms *Render spot check on all accounts *Check services codes, tariff codes and receipting code’s structure.

Key Competences: *Time management *Communication Skills *Report writing Skills *Interpersonal skills *Honesty and Integrity, *Able to work under pressure *Self -discipline and interpersonal skills.

1 x ADMIN CLERK: CUSTOMER CARE Ref: (5/3/4/3/85)

Salary scale: R334 304.35 – R369 188.34 per annum (Post level 08)

Requirements: *Grade 12 * Minimum One (1) year relevant experience

Key Performance Area: Provide assistance to customers *File approved new applications forms *Receive billing invoices or vouchers *Check accuracy of the invoices and vouchers *Identify errors on the billing system *Capture approved journals on the system *Provide assistance to customers in completing new application *File approved new applications forms *File approved account closure forms *Render spot check on all accounts *Check services codes, tariff codes and receipting code’s structure.

Key Competences: *Time management *Communication Skills *Report writing Skills *Interpersonal skills *Honesty and Integrity *Able to work under pressure *Self -discipline and interpersonal skills.

1 x ADMIN CLERK: INDIGENT Ref: (5/3/4/3/83)

Salary scale: R334 304.35 – R369 188.34 per annum (Post level 08)

Requirements: *Grade 12 *Minimum One (1) year relevant experience

Key Performance Area: *Provide assistance to customers in completing new application *File approved new applications forms *Attends to all enquiries over the counter by collecting the indigent applications forms, persuing them for completeness and ensures that all relevant documentation is attached for reference and in order to verify *Verifies whether the household has a debtor account with the Municipality by checking the financial systems and to ensure subsidy will be credited to correct account *Compares details submitted by the applicant with the system by checking that the name, physical address and account number corresponds with necessary documents to ensure accuracy of the application *Monitor the application of indigent policy *Assessment of the status of the indigent

Key Competences: *Time management *Communication Skills *Report writing Skills *Interpersonal skills *Honesty and Integrity, *Able to work under pressure *Self -discipline and interpersonal skills.

DEPERTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES

TRAFFIC AND LICENSING SERVICES DIVISION

1x EXAMINER FOR DRIVING LEARNERS AND LICENCES Ref: (5/3/4/7/18)

Salary Scale: R370 129.85 – R417 682.34 per annum (post level 07)

Requirements: *Grade 12 plus Diploma Examiner for D/License Grade B *Valid Code C1 Driving license *Minimum of 2-3 years relevant experience

Key Performance Area: *Testing of applications for driver’s license and learners license *Testing eyes and taking of fingerprints *Processing professional driving permits

Key Competences: *Time management *Communication Skills *Typing skills *Report writing Skills *Interpersonal skills *Honesty and Integrity, *Able to work under pressure abnormal working hours *Self -discipline and interpersonal skills *Healthy and physically fit

DEPARTMENT: TECHNICAL SERVICES

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (MAINTENANCE & OPERATION)

1x ELECTRICIAN Ref: (5/3/4/5/3)

Salary scale: R370 129.85 – R417 682.34 per annum (Post level 07)

Requirements: Grade 12 or (N3) and be a qualified electrician in terms of the apprentice Act or the labour Training Act with two (2) years practical *Code C1 drivers licence plus PrDP *Valid ORHVS and HV Operating certificate in high voltage switching

Key Performance Area:*Co-ordinates and controls the set-up, work in progress and completion of specialized tasks activities associated with relevant maintenance and construction on 11kV system, substations, abc lines and meters; co-ordinate and supervise activities of staff; to monitors and supervises utilization, application and maintenance of machinery, equipment, tools and material; to perform driver activities using a vehicle *Receiving notification of emergency situations from control room operator

Key Competences: *Time management *Communication Skills *Typing skills *Report writing Skills *Interpersonal skills *Honesty and Integrity, *Able to work under pressure *Self -discipline and interpersonal skills *Healthy and physically fit

CIVIC ENGINEERING: ROADS AND STORM WATER

2x PLANT OPERATOR Ref: (5/3/4/4/19)

Salary Scale: R238 000.30 – R269 458.53 per annum (post level-10)

Requirements: *Grade 10 *Code EC1 Driver’s Licence + PrDP* At least two years’ experience as a driver

Key Performance Area:*Performs specific tasks associated with the operation of heavy specialized mechanical plant (e g Grader, TLB, Front End Loader, Crane Truck, Bulldozer, Concrete Mixer) and vehicles (Tipper Trucks, etc) during road and storm water drainage maintenance activities by: *Driving and manoeuvring heavy mechanical plant engaging controls to operate mechanisms to enable digging, loading, grading and levelling sequences *Uses crane to install storm water pipes into excavated trench *Doing road patching, laying of storm water pipes when necessary

Key Competences: *Time management *Communication Skills *Typing skills *Report writing Skills*Interpersonal skills *Honesty and Integrity *Able to work under pressure *Self-discipline and interpersonal skills *Healthy and physically fit *The ability to operate heavy vehicle or other specialized machine *Basic knowledge of safety requirements.

DEPARTMENT: DEVELOPMENT PLANNING

SPATIAL PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT

1x SENIOR ADMIN CLERK Ref: (5/3/4/9/43)

Salary Scale: R370 129.85 – R417 682.34 per annum (post level 7)

Requirements: *Grade 12 * Computer literacy *Valid Code B driver’s license *Minimum of two (2) years’ experience.

Key Performance Area: *Keep records of all land use applications *Issuing of invitations for meetings *Taking minutes during meetings *Copy, type and scan documents as and when required *Submission of completed documentation to relevant departments.

Key Competences: *Time management *Communication Skills *Typing skills *Report writing Skills *Interpersonal skills *Honesty and Integrity, *Able to work under pressure *Self -discipline and interpersonal skills.

WATERVAL REGIONAL OFFICES

INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

1x PLANT OPERATOR Ref: (5/3/4/4/19)

Salary Scale: R238 000.30 – R269 458.53 per annum (post level-10)

Requirements: *Grade 10 *Code EC1 Driver’s Licence + PrDP* At least two years’ experience as a driver

Key Performance Area:*Performs specific tasks associated with the operation of heavy specialized mechanical plant (e g Grader, TLB, Front End Loader, Crane Truck, Bulldozer, Concrete Mixer) and vehicles (Tipper Trucks, etc) during road and storm water drainage maintenance activities by: *Driving and manoeuvring heavy mechanical plant engaging controls to operate mechanisms to enable digging, loading, grading and levelling sequences *Uses crane to install storm water pipes into excavated trench *Doing road patching, laying of storm water pipes when necessary

Key Competences: *Time management *Communication Skills *Typing skills *Report writing Skills*Interpersonal skills

*Honesty and Integrity *Able to work under pressure *Self-discipline and interpersonal skills *Healthy and physically fit *The ability to operate heavy vehicle or other specialized machine *Basic knowledge of safety requirements.

VLEIFONTEIN SATELITE OFFICES

1 X CASHIER (5/3/4/3/82)

Salary Scale: R281 416.86 – R326 078.68 per annum (Post level 09)

Requirements: *Grade 12 *Minimum One (1) year relevant experience *Computer Literacy

Key Performance Area: *Revenue collection *Selling of prepaid electricity *Processing bank payments transaction *Daily banking and filling of daily receipts *Safe handling of cash

Key Competences: *Time management *Communication Skills *Typing skills *Report writing Skills *Interpersonal skills *Honesty and Integrity *Able to work under pressure *Self-discipline and interpersonal skills *Healthy and physically fit

NB: ALL SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL UNDERGO BACKGROUND CHECK AND VERIFICATION OF QUALIFICATIONS AND CRIMINAL RECORDS

Makhado Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and subscribe to employment equity act

Forward your application on the Council’s prescribed application form with a copy of CV and certified copies of qualifications to the Municipal Manager, Private Bag X2596, LOUIS TRICHARDT, 0920. Or Hand delivers to 83 Krogh Street, Civic centre Makhado Municipality LouisTrichardt

For more information contact Manager Human Resource Mr Dagada N 015 519 3225 or Mr Muofhe A.P 015 519 3121

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTE

To view our current vacancies or to print the Application Form visit our website on www.makhado.gov.za

If no response is received from Makhado Local Municipality within 45 days after the closing date, it must be regarded that your application has not been successful.

Publication Date: 09 February 2023

Closing Date: 28 February 2023

Notice No: 16/2023

File No. 5/3B

Vondwe Bullets must beat Giyani

By Frank Mavhungu

With most of the teams left with six matches to wrap up their league programme for the current soccer season, this weekend will be a busy one for the teams affiliated to the Limpopo Stream of the ABC Motsepe League. Three matches will be played on Friday afternoon, while the rest of the fixtures are scheduled for Saturday.

The Tshifudi Stadium is expected to be the centre of attention on Saturday afternoon. This is where the much-awaited match between Vondwe XI Bullets and Giyani Happy Boys will take place.

Happy Boys and Bullets are closely competing for the league title. The Giyani side are currently lying in the second position on the log standings with 26 points gained from 11 matches, while Bullets are perched in the third place with 16 points from the same number of matches.

The head coach of XI

Bullets, Mr Lufuno Ndou, is optimistic that nothing will stop his team from collecting the maximum points at the expense of Happy Boys, come Saturday. He stressed the fact that their aim was to win the match to keep their title hopes alive. Bullets are still fresh from a 0-1 defeat at the hands of Mpheni Home Defenders.

United Artists will host Mikhado FC at the Makhuvha Stadium. United Artists had moved a few steps up on the log standings with their superb performance in their last four matches. Mikhado

are fighting for survival. They have managed to win only two of the 11 matches they have played to date. Munaca FC will visit Emmanuel FC, with whom they will wrestle for league points at the Giyani Stadium. Ngoabe City Motors will play their second home match in a row. They will host Phinnet City at the Jane Furse Stadium in the Sekhukhune area. The other fixtures are The Dolphins FC vs Eleven Fast Tigers, Tubatse United vs Ditlou FC and PJ Stars vs Mighty FC.

The Gunners win KFC U/13 Cup

Sport Development

The Gunners team was triumphant during the KFC U/13 Top 8 Soccer tournament that was played at the Mabaleng Sports Grounds on Saturday, 28 January. They beat Hollywoodbets Mabaleng FC 6-5 on penalties in the final match.

The eight teams from the

Sinthumule and Kutama area that took part in the tournament were Tshiozwi Dynamos, Madombidzha Celtic, The Gunners FC, Hollywoodbets Mabaleng Development, Maita Zwitoma FC, Gogobole Chippa FC, Gogobole Madrid FC and Zoutpansberg Powerline FC.

The Gunners had to beat Madombidzha Celtic and Maita Zwitoma before meeting

Something is wrong with TTM, admits coach Ferreira after defeat

By Frank Mavhungu

Mabaleng Development in the final. They played to a 0-0 draw and the winner had to be decided by a penalty shootout.

The tournament was organised by Mamu Community Development. According to Mr Jafter Mamugudubi, spokesperson for Mamu, they were impressed with the commitment of the teams and the preparations of the young players. He said that their mission was also to identify talented young players and provide opportunities for such players to develop their skills further. Ultimately, they want these players to be spotted by the senior teams.

The coach of the Gunners, Hector Malange, was very proud of his team’s performance. “I’m very happy and proud of my boys,” he said. He promised that they will defend the title in future championships.

Mamugudubi extended a special word of thanks to the sponsors of the tournament. Apart from the main sponsor, KFC, the following businesses also contributed: Premjee & Son Cash and Carry, Hollywoodbets, Talisman Tool Hire, Collins Sebola Group, Hyundai Louis Trichardt, Coca Cola, Mikasa, Trade Post 2076 CC & Afrox, Postnet Makhado, Nkoli Enterprise, Phadziri and Son Bus Service and Soutpansberg Cold Storage.

The head coach of Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila FC (TTM), Mr Johnny Ferreira, strongly believes that something is missing in his team. During an interview with him shortly after his team’s 1-2 defeat at the hands of Platinum City Rovers in their Motsepe Foundation Championship League game, which was played at the Thohoyandou Stadium on Saturday, the 65-year-old mentor said that he could not understand why his team had suffered such an embarrassing defeat as they had been controlling the game.

Ferreira said that two of their new players from Royal AM had not given their best in the game. He was, however, not blaming the two players for the defeat and said one simply had to accept that the team’s efforts had not been good enough.

He said that the team’s performance was improving, but that he would be working on the players’ fitness and target shooting in the coming two weeks while other teams would be engaged in their Nedbank Cup KO Competition campaigns.

Mr Ferreira’s counterpart from City Rovers, Mr Tesco Macheke, said that his team

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was on the right track. He reckoned that for them to be able to collect the full points away from home was a clear indication that they were serious about promotion.

Vhadau Vha Damani were the first to find the net on Saturday. Issa Sarr headed home after a corner kick that was taken by Thokozile Nkabinde. The visitors from Potchefstroom fought back three minutes before the referee blew the half-time whistle. Tshepo Malope hooked in the ball after a scramble within the box. Malope completed his brace with a header in the dying minutes of the game.

Sydney Fakude of TTM (front) pushes Mxolisi Kunene of Rovers away in their fight to win possession of the ball. Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

Mr Jafter Mamugudubi (Mamu Community Development) congratulates the captain of Gunners FC, Maligana Ramabubuda, and the coach, Hector Malange. Photo provided.

Vondwe XI Bullets FC. Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

Ready to give Vondwe XI Bullets a run for their money: Giyani Happy Boys FC. Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

VFA donate vital league points to Magesi

By Frank Mavhungu

Venda Football Academy (VFA) are still battling to come to terms with the 0-1 defeat they suffered at the hands of Magesi FC in their Motsepe Foundation Championship League match that was played at the Thohoyandou Stadium last Friday afternoon.

The head coach of VFA, Mr Simo Dladla, described the defeat as a hard blow to the team. He said that the team would have been in the hot race for the league title, had they managed to collect the three points at stake. He said that what was making accepting the defeat difficult for him was the fact

that his team had squandered numerous scoring chances in the game.

VFA would have moved to the 10th position on the log standings, had they managed to beat Magesi. Instead, they are currently in the 13th position with 18 points.

Dladla partially blamed his defenders for losing concentration in the dying minutes of the game. He said that even a draw would have been better, although their target had been to win the match. According to him, the defeat will serve as a wakeup call to both the players and the technical staff. He added that they would make sure that they won most of their remaining matches to revive their hopes

Owen da Gama is new Leopards coach

By Frank Mavhungu

of promotion.

VFA’s next fixture will be against Baroka FC, with whom they will test their strength at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane next Saturday (18).

The newly appointed head coach of Magesi FC, Mr Clinton Larsen, was singing the praises of his players after the game. He said the victory was a warm welcome for him to the club after he had joined the Polokwane side early last week.

The goal through which Magesi earned three significant points came via Manuel Kambala during the referee’s optional time. He beat the keeper with a long-range half volley.

As one of many ways to try and save the team from possible relegation, Black Leopards have appointed Mr Owen da Gama to the position of head coach. According to the chairman of the club, Mr David Thidiela, Mr Da Gama’s appointment came into effect on Monday this week. Mr Thidiela said that the 61-year-old mentor would be introduced to the players during the team’s training session at the Malamulele Stadium today (Thursday) His appointment came after Lidoda duvha had parted ways with the head coach of the team, Mr Johnny Ferreira, three weeks ago. Mr Thidiela said that he was convinced that Mr Da Gama’s arrival at the club would end the team’s scoring drought. Black Leopards are currently rooted at the bottom of the log with 13 points.

A quick glance at Mr Da Gama’s coaching history shows that Black Leopards could hardly have appointed a more suitable candidate. Rubberdol, as he was known during his days as a soccer player, played for a number of local professional teams and abroad before he retired.

His road to fame started when he was appointed the head coach of the now-defunct Silver Stars FC, way back in 2000.

At that stage, Silver Stars were campaigning in the then Vodacom Promotional League. He stayed at Silver Stars until 2007, when he migrated to Orlando Pirates. His next stop was at Free State Stars. Some of the teams he oversaw between 2008 and 2012 include Bloemfontein Celtic, Platinum Stars and Dynamos FC.

After working as assistant coach and head coach for Bafana Bafana between 2014 and 2016, Mr Da Gama moved to Highlands Park FC, where he stayed until 2021. He was appointed the head coach of TS Galaxy FC in 2021, where he stayed for 259 days. His last stop was at Sekhukhune United, where he worked as assistant coach until his contract expired in June last year. Mr Da Gama could not be reached for comment at the time of our going to press.

Mpheni Home Defenders up against Clarewood JPM in Nedbank clash

By Frank Mavhungu

Mpheni Home Defenders are leaving no stone unturned in their preparations for their Nedbank Cup Round-32 match against Clarewood JPM FC that will be played at the Thohoyandou Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

The head coach of Home Defenders, Mr Sydwell Phuravhathu, has reason to believe that they will use Clarewood as their stepping stone to the next round of the prestigious competition. He said that although they were campaigning in the same division as Clarewood, they would take nothing for granted and would try and use their home-ground

advantage. Clarewood are campaigning in the Western Cape Stream of the ABC Motsepe League.

Mr Phuravhathu said that team members were training twice a day and they worked hard on their fitness. Should the game go into the 30 minutes extra time, they will be prepared.

The spirits are high in the Home Defenders’ camp. They beat the stubborn Vondwe XI Bullets 1-0 at the Louis Trichardt High School Grounds last Saturday.

Home Defenders have assembled their best players for Saturday’s match. Their number one goalkeeper, Ludick Mkhatswa, is one of the best goalies in the league. The team’s playmakers, Gift

Nemutandani, Freedom Nyundu and Adivhaho Madzivha, will be expected to keep the fire burning in the middle of the park.

In another Nedbank Cup clash, Venda Football Academy will play against BlackCross FC at the Dr Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein.

The other Round-32 fixtures are: Cape Town Spurs vs Baroka FC, Maritzburg United vs Kaizer Chiefs, Golden Arrows vs Pretoria Callies, Stellenbosch FC vs Swallows FC, Cape Town All Stars vs Orlando Pirates, TS Galaxy vs Amavarara FC, Amazulu vs Tornado FC, Mkhambathi FC vs Casric Stars, Cape Town City vs Royal AM and Polokwane City vs Chippa United.

Tebogo Mokalapa of Magesi controls the ball after beating Edmore Chirambadare of VFA.

Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

Mpheni Home Defenders FC.

Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

Mr Owen “Rubberdol” Da Gama. Photo: Frank Mavhungu