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“It is a tokoloshe” By Elmon Tshikhudo
A strange animal with fingers like a human being has put a Tshauli-Tshamahala family in a spin. After its discovery on the roof of the family’s house on Monday, everyone is a bit restless and no one is able to explain the identity of this
queer animal. “It is a tokoloshe,” said one resident and other villagers harped on the same string. The fact that it was found on the roof in the wee hours of the morning strengthened the belief that it was a tokoloshe, sent by
Family member Vuledzani Masindi says he is not afraid of the tokoloshe. Here he is seen displaying the dead creature.
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enemies of the family to cast a spell on them. According to eyewitnesses, the animal has fingers like a person and it also has genitals like those of a human being. Takalani Ramadzhiela, a family member, said he was called by his brother at around 01:00 and told that there was some strange movement on the roof of the house. “I did not waste time and rushed to the house, which is not very far from my home. I thought it was perhaps one of the cats or animals that we are used to, but what awaited me was frightening. [We found] an animal that has features like a human being. I have never seen such an animal,” he said. Ramadzhiela said that, as it was still dark, they did not want the animal to run away, so they had to guard it until the morning, with the help of the community. “We struggled to get it off the roof, but it resisted and I was left with no choice but to hit it with a stone on the head and it died,” he said. Ramadzhiela says the family does not have answers as to what exactly the strange visitor is. “All the people here are saying that it is a tokoloshe, but I cannot say that, because I know one is not allowed to speak of witchcraft. You can write what the people say. I believe in God and I have hope that God will give us all the answers. If it is the work of a person, he must
be disappointed, because we captured it before it could cause any harm,” he said. Ramadzhiela did not want to confirm whether they had consulted traditional healers. “What we did is a secret and we cannot tell the public. I just know that we threw the animal away in a river,” he said. The local headman, Phineas Ndou, said he was busy sending a child off to school when he was attracted by a huge crowd that had gathered at the scene. “We cannot tell what this animal is, but it is not the first time that I have seen this type of creature. In 1998, my brother killed a similar animal in another village. This is the first of its kind here and we cannot tell why it was here. What I can confirm, is that it has genitals like a human being. There has been talk of a mysterious being going around, and we are not surprised to see people happy that it had been killed. Maybe it has something to do with the lives of the people,” he said. Well-known traditional healer Vhomaine Vho Mbilivhili Neluvhola said the family should not panic. “If they are Christians, they should just pray and God will protect them if this is the act of a person. If they believe in their ancestors, they should visit a traditional healer who will perform rituals and the family will be safe,” he said.
Neluvhola said it could have been sent by the ancestors as an indication that one of the family members will become a traditional healer. Meanwhile, it is not known where the creature ended up as the family could not shed any light on its whereabouts. Rumour has it that women are celebrating in the village, saying that now that the creature is dead, perhaps their husbands will start giving them the attention they deserve. (The photos where shown to some animal experts and the most plausible explanation is that the animal is a thick-tailed bushbaby. These are fairly endangered. - Editor)
A hand that resembles that of a human being. The nails that look like those of a person are clearly visible.
Bemused community members look at the roof where the strange animal was found.
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2 11 May 2012
By Elmon Tshikhudo
Vhembe FET staff members up in arms More than 400 angry staff members from the five workplaces under the Vhembe FET took to the streets on Wednesday last week in protest of alleged mismanagement and corruption at the institution. The workers, who are all organised under the Vhembe FET Forum, were joined by a large group of students in a march that ended at the college’s central office in Sibasa. Most of the demands concerned the college’s acting CEO, Dr Joe Tshifularo, who has been fingered as the main culprit for the problems at the college. They also accused him of running the institution in a dictatorial manner. Singing Hu do Lila Gwita Masiari (loosely translated as ‘an owl will cry in broad daylight’), the workers marched to the central offices and vowed to make the college ungovernable, should
the council not respond to their demands in a favourable way. The spokesperson of the forum, Thivhangiswi Nekhwevha, said they were tired as workers of being subjected to the worst form of corruption and mismanagement at the college. He said there was rampant nepotism at the college, where friends and relatives were hired without the proper procedure being followed. ‘New faces appear on a daily basis without having gone through the proper procedure. Core positions at Tshisimani were supposed to have been advertised and not just given to those favoured by the CEO,” said Nekhwevha. The forum also called for an immediate and thorough investigation into alleged tender irregularities. It is alleged that 400 computers were bought from one company by splitting up the purchases to avoid following tender processes. Even building
materials were bought in this manner, the forum alleges. “We are calling upon the council to investigate the travel and subsistence allowances, which we feel are done irregularly,” said Nekhwevha. The forum also called for the removal of the acting principal and some members of the management, i.e. the institutional development manager and the acting curriculum head, who were told to leave the campus immediately. The council was given seven working days in which to respond. Tshifularo was not present when the memorandum was handed over. The memorandum was received by Ms Elizabeth Nematandani, who stood in for the council chairperson, Judge Maumela. She promised the marchers that the council would study the memorandum and respond.
Hundreds of workers, who were joined by students, march to the college´s central office in Sibasa where they handed their memorandum of grievances to the college council. By Peter Muthambi
Suspects arrested for Sendedza murder The Siloam police have finally arrested two suspects who had allegedly shot and killed EMS unit manager Mr Ntavhanyeni Norman Sithubi in February this year. The two suspects, Easyman (Khombo Maanda) Chatimba Mudau (23) of Masvingo in Zimbabwe and John Kwangwari Chikwanda (20) are facing charges of murder. Mudau and Chikwanda are also facing charges of housebreaking and robbery. The 40-year-old victim, Mr Sithubi, was entering a restaurant at Sendedza when he met four heavily armed men who allegedly demanded his
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Musina protesters spend night in jail Furious residents of Nancefield in Musina are demanding the immediate resignation of Mayor Carol Phiri and the municipal council’s Chief Whip, Simon Madamalala. The demand, contained in a memorandum which was also sent to the office of the MEC for Local Government and Housing, was repeated this week during public meetings in the Klopper Stadium in Nancefield on Monday and Tuesday. One meeting was held after the arrest by Musina SAPS of various residents during Sunday night, including almost the entire management of the Musina Residents Representative Committee (MRRC), the organizers of a protest march to the municipal offices. The demand was repeated at the police station and at the court where the detainees were brought on Tuesday, without any charges being brought against them. Immediately after they were brought from the police cells to the court, the prosecutor ruled that they should be taken back to be released without bringing them before court. They were only released by the police some three hours later. According to witnesses, the ruling for their release was originally given by the prosecutor on Monday. This came in the midst of mounting tension between residents and the municipality, which led to repeated demonstrations. People allegedly protested at the houses of two officials on Sunday. According to provincial SAPS spokesperson Col Ronel Otto, the police acted on allegations of public violence.
The demand for the resignation of the mayor and the chief whip was met with this reply from the mayor’s office: “The mayor and the Chief Whip have been deployed by their political party after the local government elections.” Infuriated demonstrators earlier burnt an ANC T-shirt bearing the image of the Chief Whip at the municipal buildings. This happened two weeks ago after the mayor’s office refused to accept the memorandum presented at the end of a lawful march organized by the MRRC in collaboration with the SAPS and the municipality. Demonstrators responded with a “Voetsek” song, giving vent to indignation at what they rejected as “the totally unacceptable arrogance of the mayor and the Chief Whip”. The memorandum contains wide-ranging questions, some relating to serious allegations of corruption, especially in the handling of RDP housing and the appointment of municipal officials. According to MRRC chairperson Mshudu Ndou, the mayor’s office apologized last Monday for the earlier refusal to accept the memorandum and presented written answers to the memorandum, which was originally handed to her after a demonstration in March this year. Anger welled up again after news was received of what was described as equally arrogant remarks in the written reply. On several queries in the memorandum the MRRC, instead of being served with appropriate answers, they are instructed by the mayor’s office to “Attend IDP meetings and read municipal publications”, to get
their information from imbizos, ward committee meetings, from previously published advertisements and, in the case of rumours about the dates on and the way in which the mayor obtained her learner’s and driver’s licences: “Information available on request at the traffic station.” Almost every allegation of corrupt dealings referred to in the memorandum is dismissed with a challenge to provide proof as a precondition to any investigation. A request for the creation of a task team to listen to and address problems that people have concerning housing is dismissed with the statement: “An affective(sic) housing unit is attending to all housing needs in this municipality.” An enquiry about the reasons for the resignation of a large number of traffic officials in Musina is answered with: “Conditions for employment are a private matter between the employee and employer. This is purely an administrative issue.” In the same way, a request for a report on all positions advertised and filled since the new council was inaugurated, requesting post requirements, a list of candidates interviewed and score sheets of those finally appointed, is answered with: “This is purely an administrative issue. Administrators report to Council.” In his address to residents assembled at the Klopper stadium, shortly after his release from police detention, Ndou called on residents to remain calm and await further developments. The angry call for the two officials’ speedy resignation was, however, even louder than before.
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Coach Heric decides it is time to leave Leopards Black Leopards coach Vladislav Heric resigned as the team coach on Monday night before the match against Bidvest Wits on Tuesday. Heric accused the club management of interference. “I couldn’t take it anymore,” he said. “I discussed the matter with the management of the club and wished them good luck in all their remaining matches.” He further stated that he did not want to waste the club’s time and money by promising that he would save the team
from relegation, when it actually looks impossible under the current circumstances. He revealed that he was ready to save the team from the relegation ghost, but the interference of the management led to the poor performance. The club’s brand manager, Mr Tshifhiwa Thidiela, said that they were surprised when Heric prepared the team and failed to turn up for Tuesday’s match against Wits. He said that they would now rely on the technical director, Sunday Chidzambwa, and assistant coach Abel Makhubela, who
was in Germany for a coaching course. Thidiela said Leopards had not received a letter of resignation. The chairperson of the team, Mr David Thidiela, said that they had received the resignation letter on Tuesday night after they were approached by members of the media, asking them to comment on the resignation of the coach. Leopards are left with only two matches (Jomo Cosmos and Ajax Cape Town) and they need to win only one match to Coach Vladislav Heric avoid relegation. resigned on Monday night.
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11 May 2012 3
By Peter Muthambi
“I will ensure that municipalities get a clean audit” - Motsepe municipality, but in many municipalities in the province." Motsepe added that, year after year, the AG found that councillors interfered with supply chain management processes or the appointment of staff in the organisation. "Councillors are forbidden from partaking in supply management processes," he warned. Motsepe congratulated the new mayor and urged him to work hard, together with all councillors, in ensuring that services are rendered to the people. Traditional leader Khosi-Pfareli Vho-Lilian Netshimbupfe wished Mutavhatsindi all the best with his appointment. For the first time in the history of Makhado Municipality, SAMWU members attended the inauguration of the mayor. Meanwhile the chairperson of SAMWU, Mr Elvis Tlou, said that his organisation was satisfied with the new changes in leadership at the municipality. "The new mayor must ensure that workers have working tools in order for them to be able to do their jobs," Tlou said. In his response, the new mayor, Cllr David Mutavhatsindi, said that he was very cognisant of the serious responsibility given to him and members of his council. "We accept this responsibility willingly. Our responsibility as council is to act now and act decisively on matters that concern improving the quality of the lives of our people," he said. He added that the municipality would expand the provision of water and the quality-testing programme in the main town, R293 towns and rural areas. "We shall increase our collective efforts in partnership with
the Vhembe District Municipality to This would address existing backensure that the bulk water supply to logs and water interruptions," Muour municipality is realised within a tavhatsindi said. set time frame.
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MEC for Co-operative Government, Human Settlement and Traditional Affairs Mr Clifford Motsepe congratulates the new mayor of Makhado Municipality during his inauguration at the Vyeboom sports grounds on Tuesday.
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ANC national chairperson Baleka Mbete (third from right) surrounded by leaders of the alliance during Worker´s Day celebrations in Thohoyandou. By Elmon Tshikhudo
ANC will “spit out” the unruly members ANC national chairperson Baleka Mbete lambasted those she said were causing disunity in the party and told them that the ANC would spit them out. Speaking during the Worker’s Day rally at Thohoyandou Stadium last Tuesday, Mbete called for maximum unity and discipline in the ANC. She said there were members of the ANC who foulmouthed the ANC. “The fact that you are in pos-
session of an ANC card does not make you a comrade,” she said. She said that the ANC would spit out those who criticised other ANC members openly, because it was unbecoming behaviour and un-ANC. She said without mentioning names there were those who used public podiums and used state resources to badmouth the ANC. She hailed the workers and said the country was where it
was because of them. “Whether it is Worker’s Day, Freedom Day or centenary celebrations, we must remember where we are coming from,” she said. She warned ANC members in Vhembe not to allow themselves to be manipulated into voting for people with their own agenda which has nothing to do with service delivery. She said people who were bent on being corrupt were not advancing the interests of the ANC. SACP veteran The evergreen Colbert Mu George Mashamba kwevho and his band entertained said the ANC should spectators at the gathering. have a way to determine if the people they deployed knew what it meant to represent the ANC. “Maybe it is time we de-tender the state,” he said. He said houses built by contractors ended up being shoddy and the people who built the houses ended up not being paid. The government should rather employ people to build houses, he said.
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Due to an increase in the num- just roaming the streets. Some already produced a geologist, ber of students dropping out dropped out because of the fi- three civil engineers and two stuof universities and colleges nancial situation of their families. dents who are studying towards and the increasing unemployed Our organisation advised them on becoming medical doctors,” he rate among the young peo- how to apply for bursaries,” said added. One of the young memple in rural villages such as Ravhura. He said they started bers of the MTT, Mr Gudani Madzivhanani, Tshidongololwe by giving young people career Mudau, said he was excited to and Tshithuthuni, community guidance, providing them more learn that what had started as leaders and elderly people felt information on the danger of something of a joke was now they had to do something to HIV/Aids infections and also a serious career, providing life save the youths. provided them with networking skills to him and other rural T h e f o r m a t i o n o f t h e skills. young people. Mudau is an N5 Madzivhanani, Tshidongololwe “Seven years after the found- Techniven FET College student and Tshithuthuni Youth Devel- ing of the organisation, we have on the Makwarela Campus. opment Focus (MTT) some seven years ago was the first phase in the programme, and last weekend the communities and young people celebrated the achievements of the organisation. During a ceremony, held in His Majestic Church in Tshithuthuni village, one of the founders of the organisation, Mr Thiathu Ravhura, urged the youths to work hard, to be dedicated in their school work and to use education as a weapon to fight poverty and unemployment in rural communities. “ W e w e r e w o r - Some of the young members of Madzivhanani, Tshithuthuni and ried about the young Tshidongololwe Development Focus pose for a photo with Cllr Sylvia people who were were Thambatshira (second from left) of Ward 7. By Mashudu Netsianda
Zimbabwean woman killed by crocodile A 33-year-old Zimbabwean woman was killed by a crocodile last Sunday, while she was fishing with her son in a local dam. Local police spokesperson Insp Tineyi Matake said the
vict im is Ms Jestina Mutare of Marakacha village outside Beit Bridge. He said Mutare was fishing with her son, when a crocodile suddenly grabbed her and dragged her to the deep water. “Her remains were finally
retrieved by villagers, who managed to scare away the reptile,” said Matake. Matake warned people against fishing in local rivers, follow ing an increase in the number of people being attacked by the deadly reptiles.
By Andries van Zyl
Louis Trichardt Post Office still the best The Louis Trichardt Post Office has maintained its track record as the best Post Office in Limpopo. Louis Trichardt Post Office achieved a score of 99,78% conformance to operational standards during the latest assessment by the Post Office. With that, the Louis Trichardt Post Office achieved close to a 100% for the third time in a row. Ndala Mnisi, group executive in charge of Post Office outlets, presented a special trophy to
Louis Trichardt Post Office for this achievement. Mnisi says he is very proud of the team at the Louis Trichardt Post Office. “The aim of the oversight programme, where we check the extent to which post offices conform to operational requirements, is to improve customer service.” Mnisi says the programme also looks at queue lengths, customer compliments and suggestions, right down to the cleanliness of the branch – everything that affects the customer’s experience.
Dries Rossouw, branch manager at the Louis Trichardt Post Office, attributes the success of the branch to team work. “This is not one person’s trophy,” he says. “We received this award because we all work together to give our customers a better experience.” The Louis Trichardt Post Office does an average of 1 400 transactions per day and has seven postmen who deliver around 16 000 mail items per week to the town. (Article and photo supplied)
The team from the Louis Trichardt Post Office who helped to maintain its track record as the best in the province. At the back (left) is branch manager Dries Rossouw.
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11 May 2012 5
By Tshifhiwa Mukwevho
Kutama man gets abducted in Sudan A resident of Tshikwarani in the Kutama area is being held captive in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum. Thabo Siavhe (28), together with three other humanitarian relief workers, was captured by North Sudanese soldiers while doing landmine clearance work on a United Nations contract. The four are said to have entered the wrong territory while busy with their duties, said a representative of the Sudanese government. Siavhe is an employee of the state-owned DenelMechem company in Cape Town and, together with his colleague from Sudan, was deployed to Sudan to be “part of a UN task team responsible for the lifting of landmines and the destruction of unexploded remnants of the recent civil war between the two countries,” Denel Mechem CEO Ashley Williams told Mail & Guardian Online last week. There has been an on-going clash between South Sudan and Sudan, and now the two Denel-Mechem employees are suspected of being military advisors to South Sudan. They are thought to have come to collect explosive debris for investigation purposes. Because of this allegation, the four men are being investigated and no foreign consul has been granted access to them yet. Back at home, Siavhe's family is worrying about their loved one's health and safety in the hands of the Sudanese soldiers. “It's painful to have seen your brother in March and now, in May, you're told that he is possibly suffering in a foreign land,” said Lindiwe Siavhe, holding Siavhe's son in her arms. On Saturday, the Siavhe family received professional counselling for them to remain strong in this time of pain and uncertainty. “We pray day and night for our son to be released,” said Siavhe's mother, Johanna Mahlangu-Siavhe (54), when Limpopo Mirror visited the family on Sunday. “I've not known how food tastes since we received news of his arrest in that far-away place. Thabo is a good son. We can't imagine his being involved in bad activities.” The Kutama Traditional Authority has been in contact with the South African ambassador in Sudan, and the council says they were told that Siavhe is in good health. “They say he might be released this week,” said the Kutama Traditional Authority's chairperson, Mr MG Muofhe. “We're also making a call for all people to start praying for Thabo's safety and release.”
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6 11 May 2012 By Tshifhiwa Mukwevho
Sakhiwo takes blame for Mintirho’s fine Mintirho Business Enterprise, the construction company hired to build the only local clinic in Midoroni village in the Kutama area, was exonerated from paying the R35 000 fine imposed on them for illegally connecting water at the new Midoroni Clinic, after the project manager from Sakhiwo Health Solutions, Mr Creswell Phasha, admitted that he was to blame and not Mintirho. According to the Kutama Traditional Authority’s chairperson, Mr MG Muofhe, it was heard on 18 April during the hearing at the Kutama Traditional Authority’s offices that Phasha had failed to co-ordinate the process of water connection from the water pipes supplying Midoroni residents to the clinic site. “Phasha admitted his failure to manage the water connection process,” said Mr Muofhe. “He told us that he had hired Rametsi Drilling to do the connection.”
According to protocol, Phasha should have liaised with the steering committee first before doing any connections. As a result of his admission, Phasha (Sakhiwo) will be paying the R35 000 fine which was initially imposed on Mintirho Business Enterprise some three months ago, said the Kutama Traditional Authority. However, in an earlier article that appeared in Limpopo Mirror, it was stated that a “secret” letter surfaced wherein a drilling company was given the go-ahead to connect the water illegally. This letter was seemingly signed by a member of the steering committee, Ruth Maraheni, and a non-member of the steering committee, Mavhungu Mahafha. The two are expected to appear in the Kutama Traditional Authority’s offices to explain their side of the story soon, so that disciplinary action can be taken against them if they are found guilty.
Mr Clifford Mkhombo of Mintirho Business Enterprise visited the Kutama Traditional Authority’s offices on 18 April to explain why his company was not at fault. His visit only followed after the traditional council had threatened to stop the construction project at the clinic. “I am glad that we (Mintirho) have finally been cleared from this case,” said Mr Mkhombo when speaking to Limpopo Mirror. “That’s what I wanted.” Mr Matodzi Ralushai, spokesperson for the Vhembe Municipality, had since confirmed that officials from the Vhembe Municipality’s water section had disconnected the illegally connected pipes at the Midoroni Clinic. All attempts to contact Mr Creswell Phasha for comment proved fruitless. He did not respond to the questions emailed to him and he also did not answer phone calls.
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Univen principal Professor Peter Mbati (left) explains how they are dealing with the issue of students with disabilities on campus to Deputy-Minister Henrietta Bogopane-Zulu. Also in the picture is council member Mr Shumani Ravhuanzwo. By Elmon Tshikhudo
Consider the needs of disabled students The visit to the University of Venda by the deputy-minister for women, children and people living with disabilities, Henrietta Bogopane-Zulu, may have opened up a few more opportunities for disabled students on the campus. During the deputy-minister’s visit, she questioned the admission forms which asks students
whether they have disabilities without qualifying why the question is there. Bogopane-Zulu said if the university asked such questions without providing a reason, it implied to disabled people that the question was meant to disqualify them from being admitted because of their disability. The deputy-minister said this while interacting with the university management regarding the conditions experienced by disabled students at Univen. The delegation included the vicechancellor, Professor Peter Mbati. It was then explained that the university’s disability policy was in its draft phrase. This did not satisfy the deputy-minister, who also wanted to know how it was being drafted. “Your policy, in order to be sound, must not look at the individual but the problem the individual faces,” she told the gathering at the council chamber. She said the university must have an enabling environment for people with chronic illnesses as well as disabled students. The deputy-minister emphasised that she did not arrive there on a fault-finding mission. “I am visiting all universities and later technikons and FETs, so that we have a uniform policy on disabled students,” she said. She said she would visit the students separately, unannounced, to get their side of the story. Univen principal Professor Peter Mbati said the university had moved a long way in terms of improving the conditions for students with disabilities, but conceded that it had to do without staff who have been provided with the necessary skills. “A number of our lecturers themselves are not adequately capacitated to deal with a diversity of students with different needs, but I foresee that the university will be playing a critical role in terms of making sure that accessibility to higher education for people with disabilities becomes a norm, “said Mbati.
Lebogang Lebese, Grade 11 learner of Louis Trichardt High School, is the runner-up in the senior category of the one-day tournament of the Polokwane Debating League (PDL). The PDL tournament took place on 5 May at Noorderland High School. Lebogang was also captain of the senior B-team that won three out of their four rounds.
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Pupils of Nghomunghomu Primary read some of the books that were donated by Rally to Read. By Kaizer Nengovhela
R2.4 million to encourage more children to read Thousands of rural youths have benefitted from a R2,4 million initiative, aiming at stimulating reading and writing among rural youths in areas adjacent to Malamulele. Rally to Read, a partnership between government and the private sector, supplied study material to 14 primary schools in the area last Saturday. The schools that received the material, as well as soccer kits and balls, are all in Malamulele East Circuit. The principal of Khodobi Primary, Mr Mackson Shiburi, stated that after they had reached a partnership with Rally to Read, every aspect of the school improved. Local traditional leader Eddie Khosa said he was happy the government and private sector partnership was benefitting remote areas.“The extent to which children in our areas can devote time to their books is amazing,” he said and hailed the partnership. Mr Meyer Swanepoel of Rally to Read said it was a “partnership that works.” He said it was able to stimulate reading interest among young people in rural areas. Ms Sarah Mthintso, head of the Telkom Foundation, one of the partners that donated R2,4-million this year, said: ”We opted to support the initiative, because if you want to create a literate society, you must invest in the youth.”
The circuit manager for Malam- of reading and writing and schools ulele East, Dr Willy Chabalala, said that formed part of the project had South Africa had a problem in terms improved in that regard.
Ms Sarah Mthintso (left), head of the Telkom Foundation, presents books to the principal of Nghomunghomu Primary School, Ms Tsakani Makondondo.
By Mashudu Netsianda
Two Zimbabwean dagga growers sent to prison The two Zimbabwean men involved in a dagga-growing syndicate at Sipedza Village outside Beit Bridge were each sentenced to an effective one-and-a half years in jail on Monday. The two accused, Issau Moyo (56), a village head, and Bhekimpilo Sikhosana (43), were arrested two weeks ago for cultivating more than 1 800 dagga plants. They were arrested during an early morning raid after police had received information during the Easter weekend that the two men were cultivating dagga in their field.
Moyo and Sikhosana were convicted by a local magistrate, Ms Sheila Nazombe, on their own pleas of guilty to charges of contravening a section of the Dangerous Drugs Act (growing an illicit plant). They were sentenced to 30 months’ imprisonment, of which 12 months were conditionally suspended for five years, leaving them with an effective 18 months to serve. It was testified that sometime in January this year, the two men grew dagga in their fields along the Mtshabezi River. Police then received a tip-off during Easter, and
they deployed officers to the accused persons’ field. They raided Moyo’s homestead and found 1 863 plants, measuring between 2cm and 150 cm tall. During the raid, police also discovered a nursery where there were about 600 plants in a swampy area. The two men were arrested and the plants uprooted and taken to the local police station, where they were kept as an exhibit. According to police investigations, the two men were smuggling the dagga to South African farms along the Limpopo River.
By Elmon Tshikhudo
“Municipality must pay me back for house” - resident A Thohoyandou resident is up in arms after being told that he is not allowed to move into the new house that he built on a site allocated to him by the local municipality. According to Lyton Mugagadeli, he was very excited when the Thulamela Municipality allocated a site in Thohoyandou Block F to him in 2007. He said he invested more than R1,5 million to build a house at the site. The seven-roomed house with a double garage is neatly fenced and was almost ready for occupation. The excitement of Mugagadeli, a former Limpopo Transport Department official, turned into disappointment when he asked the municipality to connect his sewerage. “I was told that I will have to move from the area as there is no site and that the area is a flood area. This did not bother me much, as I was promised compensation by the municipality,” he said. After waiting for a long time, he
received a letter informing him that he would not be compensated. “I have lost a lot of money in building my house after being given the site by the same municipality that now says there is no site where my house is,” said Mugagadeli. “I cannot understand this because they showed me the site. If they have made a mistake, they should be bold enough to own up. They should just compensate me for the loss,” he said. He said he had been to the municipality’s offices several times, but he had not received any help up till now. The Thulamela Municipality’s spokesperson, Mr Nndwamato Tshiila, said it was surprising to hear of the complaints as the municipality had held several meetings with Mugagadeli. “We are in the process of formalising all due processes and he is at liberty to contact our office if he feels there are unaddressed issues,” he said.
An angry Mr Lyton Mugagadeli says the municipality has kept him waiting for a long time and should compensate him for the losses he incurred.
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By Peter Muthambi
New uniforms for Masedi High pupils Pupils of the Masedi Combined High School in Tshikota were thrilled when they received school uniforms from a Good Samaritan. The Musina-based non-profit organisation Save the Children brought smiles to the face of 96 poor children, who each received a brand new school uniform. Most of the children who received uniforms are Zimbabwean children who came into the country to seek asylum. The children are now learning in South African schools. Save the Children’s educational officer, Ms Refiloe Moloise, said that her organisation donated school uniforms to needy children every year. “We identify disadvantaged children every year from various schools
in the area who do not have school school uniforms, so that they can be like other children at school,” she said. Moloise highlighted that her organisation also catered for the orphans, vulnerable and abandoned children staying at orphanages. She added: “We also assist children from other African countries like Zimbabwe who are learning in South Africa.” Makhado Municipality’s acting Speaker, Cllr Tebogo Mamorobela, was a guest speaker during the event that was held at the Tshikota Community Hall last Thursday. She said that the government always welcomed such initiatives and encouraged NGOs and the private sector in launching projects aimed at uplifting the community. “We
really appreciate Save the Children’s contribution in our community. The partnership means a lot to us,” she said. Mamorobela said that the organisation’s move would motivate the children to attend classes. She called upon local businesspeople to bring more uniforms to the children. “It can not only be the Save the Children from Musina whereas we have businesspeople around us. Let us all get involved,” Mamorobela added. The uniforms donated included shoes, socks, jerseys, trousers, shirts and skirts for the girls. Masedi Combined High School’s principal, Mr Silas Makhwathani, expressed his appreciation for the donated uniforms.
Travellers formed long queues at Beit Bridge Border Post between last Tuesday and Friday. By Mashudu Netsianda
Long queues at border post over weekend The Beit Bridge border post was heavily congested between last Tuesday and Friday as scores of travellers, mostly Zimbabweans based in South Africa, were returning to the country after spending the holiday at home. When Limpopo Mirror visited the border post on the South African side, scores of travellers could be seen queuing outside the immigration tent. Buses and light vehicles had virtually occupied the entire parking space. On the Zimbabwean side, the queues were not very long compared to South Africa, where the queues stretched for about two kilometres. Police had a tough time as they tried to control the queues. Some Zimbabwean travellers, particularly the local residents,
had to cancel their trips to South Africa as a result of the delays. “I had to return home because the queues were just unbearable. It looks like South African immigration officials are not keen on serving travellers, unlike on the Zimbabwean side, where the queues were faster,” said Ms Miriam Moyo, a regular traveller from Kadoma. Another traveller, Mr Michael Ndlovu, said: “I travelled all the way from Bulawayo, intending to cross to Musina for shopping, but it was congested and I ended up postponing the trip. We spent six hours and there was no progress, hence I had to go back to Zimbabwe.” Zimbabwean’s assistant regional immigration manager in charge of the Beit Bridge border post, Mr Charles Gwede, attrib-
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Save the Children donated school uniforms to destitute pupils of Masedi Combined High School in Tshikota. In the photo, the acting Speaker of the Makhado Municipality, Cllr Tebogo Mamorobela (second from left), and Save the Children´s educational officer, Ms Refiloe Moloise (right), hand over some of the donated uniforms to some of the beneficiaries, while the principal of Masedi Combined, Mr Silas Makhwathani (left), looks on.
Plain Truth
The quest for morality
None is as blind as the cheating husbands For many men, cheating on their spouse is part of the bigger problem that we touched upon in our previous article, Lack of fear for the Lord. Sin has so blinded many men that they do not see anything wrong with hurting their women. A solution to the problem can only come when men can commit to love their partners as they love themselves. This kind of love only comes when you have a healthy relationship with your Creator. A man who truly loves God is also able to handle this wonderful, precious gift called a ‘woman’ in his life. Handle her, to a point of not only committing to her alone but also cherishing her and protecting her. The basis is that our love must be grounded on Christ’s love for his church. That is why God commands husbands to love their wives just like Christ loves his church (Ephesians 5:25). This is self-sacrificial love - one initiated in the midst of rejection (Romans 5:8); one that is selfgiving; one that protects one’s own. But most of all, one which is consistent. Christ’s love for his church never changes: “He gave himself for her” (Ephesians 5:25). Genesis 2:24 underscores
the importance of commitment when a man and woman make the decision to come together. Commitment means, in this instance, permanence! Christ’s love for his church teaches us all of the above, but also how to behave, leading to a lovelife full of commitment and consistency. Consequently, the question that remains is: How do we build and accomplish a life-long commitment when love is in view? There are six types of behavior from God’s Word that will help us better comprehend what it means to be a godly man in the area of maintaining relationships, namely: (1) A godly man does not engage in emotionally based relationships with a woman to whom he has not made a serious commitment towards engagement, marriage and family (Genesis 2:24); (2) A godly man chooses not to lust after a woman (to satisfy himself at her expense) (2 Timothy 2:22). This is the decision that Joseph took when he refused to sleep with Potiphar’s wife in Genesis 39. (3) A godly man understands God’s design for sex. Sex is designed for marriage, and sex outside of marriage can prove detrimental to both the
man and the woman; (4) A godly man knows that inappropriate interaction with women can have a lasting negative effect on their view of men and their regard for women. You must approach them with respect and as your very own sisters (1 Timothy 5:1-2). We need to put off the old man in this regard (Ephesians 4:21-24); (5) A godly man views himself as a leader in any relationship and accordingly takes a leading role in the establishment of a godly household. Joshua 24:15 serves as an example: “I and my family will worship the Lord!”; (6) A godly man uses God’s Word as the ultimate guide for his life. David declares in Psalm 119:105, “Your instructions are a lamp that shows me where to walk, and a light that shines on my path.” The truth is: a man can be such a loving person and one who does not hurt his partner only if we enlist God to be our guide in our lovelife and, of course, enjoy the company of your partner more than any other woman in this world. So let us be real men and do what is right. The following article will focus on women and see what they have in store for us. - Prof Derrick Mashau (Derrick. Mashau@nwu.ac.za)
uted the delays to an influx of travellers, mostly Zimbabweans working in South Africa, returning to South Africa. “South Africa had a long weekend, from Friday until Tuesday. There was bound to be pressure at the border as scores of Zimbabweans working in that country returned after spending the holiday with their families,” he said. Home Affairs officials who declined to be named said: “We did not anticipate that travellers would come out in such big numbers. We normally handle a huge influx during Easter and Christmas. This sudden increase came to us as a shock. We are doing our best to speed up the process as some of them are being cleared at the tents and inside the immigration hall.”
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LIMPOPO MIRROR
10 11 May 2012 By Peter Muthambi
Two principals for Odzias Davhana High Pupils of Odzias Davhana High School in Mpheni outside Elim were left totally confused when two principals pitched up at the school last Wednesday. This happened after the school’s legitimate principal, Mr Albert Muthelo, returned to the school after he had served and completed his suspension period. The Department of Education had, in the meantime, replaced Muthelo with a caretaker principal, Mr Morris Chauke. Both Muthelo and Chauke continued working as principals of the same school for that day. They even shared an office. Teachers who spoke to Mirror on condition of anonymity blamed the Soutpansberg East circuit manager, Mr Peter Netshia, for the confusion. “The caretaker principal should have left when the school’s legitimate principal returned,” they said.
They added that the caretaker principal should have returned to his previous school where he is a principal. Chauke is principal of Tshikhwani Primary School that is situated at Ha-Rathidili. The sad episode started when Muthelo was put on suspension for a period of 18 months, following allegations of failing to properly control leave forms for educators and the failing to manage time books at the school. Muthelo had been working at the circuit office, pending the investigations into the allegations. He was found guilty on the charges and was sanctioned to spend two months without receiving a salary. “I had to report for duty last Wednesday, having completed the the suspension, only to learn that the caretaker principal was still there. It really surprised me. We then continued working,
sharing the same office,” said Muthelo. A special meeting was held to clear the air at the Waterval police station, which was attended by the senior district manager for education in Vhembe, Dr Nthambeleni Rambiyana, and other senior officials from the provincial office, last Thursday. One of the resolutions taken was that Muthelo must report at the circuit office for duty, a decision which many criticised. Attempts to reach the caretaker principal, Mr Chauke, as well as the circuit manager, Mr Netshia, were unsuccessful. Meanwhile, the spokesperson of the provincial department of education, Mr Pat Kgomo, only said that the previous principal, Mr Muthelo, had been told to report at the circuit office. “He will report to the circuit office until we find a placement for him somewhere,” he said.
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Stranded deportees fuel crime at border Ex-convicts and stranded deportees from South Africa are believed to be fueling crime in Beit Bridge, resulting in a surge in the number of robberies occurring in the border town. Police and residents have attributed the increase in robberies to the resumption of the deportation of Zimbabweans from South Africa. The exercise has also seen an increase in the number of ex-convicts being “brought home through Beit Bridge.” Residents called on police to intensify night patrols at criminal hot spots, such as the Dulibadzimu Bus Terminus, Hlalani Kuhle houses and Mfelandawonye. “Since the resumption of deportations, there has been an increase in the spate of robberies in Beit Bridge. Of late, we have witnessed a sharp increase in robberies occurring in Dulibadzimu, especially at night. Hardly a week passes by without a rob-
bery,” a resident said. “We urge police to intensify their patrols as we now endure sleepless nights for fear of being attacked by robbers,” said Ms Nditsheni Mudau of Dulibadzimu. Another resident, Mr Tapson Ndou, said his neighbour was robbed of household property last week by a group of four men who descended on his home in the middle of the night. Ms Thabang Tlou of Dulibadzimu said: “I woke up on Friday morning and found the door of my bedroom wide open and my handbag missing. In fact, it looks like the suspect first peeped through the window before proceeding to the door, where he destroyed the lock to gain entry and stole my handbag
while I was sleeping,” she said. The local police spokesperson, Chief Superintendent Lawrence Chinhengo, also expressed concern over a rise in armed robberies in the town. On being deported from South Africa, returnees are taken to the International Organisation for Migration’s (IOM) reception and support centre, where they are offered overnight accommodation, medication, food and transport to proceed to their respective homes. However, a majority of the deportees turn down any form of assistance from the IOM, and those who opt to go home using their own means are released, and most of them resort to crossing back to South Africa.
Themba Mnisi and Vhutshilo Mukwevho tied the knot during a ceremony at the Louis Trichardt show grounds a fortnight ago. Themba is from Bushbuckridge in Mpumalanga and Vhutshilo is from Mpheni in the Elim area.
Pastor Tshilidzi Makakavhule of the New Creation Evangelical Church hands over a trophy and certificates to the principal of Gogobole Primary School, Mr Muswolwa Malema, while Mr Buti Tshatsinde looks on. This was during the church’s award ceremony which was aimed at motivating community members in different categories, such as education, arts and culture, sport, indigenous games and agriculture. Twelve community members of Gogobole received awards last Sunday.
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By Elmon Tshikhudo
Police boss warns lazy police officers Police officers who are not doing their jobs and laugh at people when cases are reported will face disciplinary action, warned Limpopo Police Commissioner General Simon Mpembe. He spoke during an imbizo held in Thohoyandou this week to listen to problems the local community experience. Despite the Thohoyandou police station’s being one of the best-resourced stations, crime statistics continue to escalate and the number of unresolved crimes continues unabated. This is causing unhappiness within the community. Members of the Indian community, specifically, reckon they are victims of the crime sprees and the number of robberies and housebreakings in the Thohoyandou and Sibasa areas are just escalating. These complaints, as well as a number of others, prompted the police to host an imbizo to give all stakeholders the chance to speak about their challenges and to give input as to what could be done to make the level of crime decline in the area. Issues raised by members of the community included the handling of cases where people complained that police are not updating them about the progress of their cases. Some blamed the police as being in cahoots with criminals, which makes it difficult for them to investigate cases. There were also allegations that police were sometimes reluctant to arrest some criminals. The police were also blamed for not attending to complaints in time, with the excuse that there are no drivers at stations. In reply, General Simon Mpembe said they had heard the cries of the people and that was the rea-
son why they haddecided to come and spend the day there, with a view to seeing how to deal with these to the satisfaction of everyone. Mpembe said he had learnt with dismay that some members of the community went to the police station and left without getting assistance. He warned police officers not giving service to the community to change or face dismissal. He told the community that the police had an obligation to serve their communities and that if the community was unhappy about the level of service they were getting, they should feel free to visit the station commissioner. “Our members have name tags. If you feel you were not treated well, please report the particular member to the station commissioner. If the member Traditional healer Vho Maine Vho Mbilivhili Neluvhola makes an input while senior police has no name tag, report that as it is misconduct,” officials listen attentively. he said. He urged police officers to listen to the complaints of the community and not to laugh at By Peter Muthambi people coming to report cases. Mpembe encouraged the community to interact with their sector managers for efficient service. He also urged them not to keep silent when they see crime happening in A 19-year-old man was ar- police, W/O Elijah Malatjie, edly forced himself on the girl their communities. He warned them against buying rested by the Vuwani police said that the girl had allegedly and raped her,” he said. stolen goods, saying they were giving criminals a for allegedly raping a 13-year- been left at home by her parents, Malatjie added that the susmarket to sell their stolen property. “As police, old girl at Vyeboom in Vuwani who had gone away on holiday. pect was immediately arrested we are committed to ridding our communities of last Sunday. “The man visited the house and and charged with rape. He crime, and to show our determination, we have The incident is said to have started propositioning the girl, appeared before the Vuwani employed the best fingerprint experts who can also happened at around 08:00. The who then refused to have sex Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday draw identikits that could help in crime investiga- spokesperson for the Vuwani with him. The man then alleg- and the case was postponed. tions. Please give the police your impressions about suspects and this will help in the reduction of crime,” he said.
Limpopo police boss General Simon Mpembe and Thohoyandou cluster commander Major-General Nyiketani Baloyi share some ideas during the meeting.
Young man arrested for rape of girl (13)
LIMPOPO MIRROR
12 11 May 2012 By Kaizer Nengovhela
Wheels for Forster
Well-known retired high school principal and now a respected businessman Vhamusanda Vho John Mudau and his educator wife, Vhakoma Vho-Tshamano Bernice Mudau of Ngovhela, celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary the past weekend. The couple received a surprise thanksgiving party that was organised by the family and was attended by people from far and wide. Guests included the traditional leaders chief Edzani Ratshitanga of Ngulumbi and Mahonise of Mahonise village in Malamulele. The family thanked the couple for the role they played in assisting other families and promoting unity in the family. In response, Vhamusanda Vho John Mudau said it had not always been smooth sailing, but they were just happy that God had looked after them throughout the years. He urged young couples to let God guide their families and to take care of each other if they were to sustain their relationships. In the photo are the Netshitungulu family members presenting some gifts to Mudau (fourth from left) and his wife Bernice (fifth from left).
"The new wheelchair is a godsend and we never expected it," said the jubilant mother of a 22-year-old disabled man who received a new wheelchair last weekend. Forster Shibambu of Peninghotsa in the Malamulele area was given a wheelchair on Saturday by Rally to Read, a partnership between government and private businesses. The presentation took place at Khodobi Primary School. Mr Meyer Swanepoel of McCarthy Toyota, who spoke on behalf of Rally to Read, said that although they had a partnership with the school to promote reading in remote areas, they felt duty bound to go beyond this scope when they learnt of the young man's plight. “We are not taking credit, and it is God who gave him the wheelchair,” said Swanepoel. Ms Christina Shibambu (40), Forster's mother, said her son was so disabled that he could not do anything for himself. “With the wheelchair, it will be better to push him rather than to carry him, because at 22 he is no longer a small boy,” she said.
Ms Christina Shibambu and Mr Meyer Swanepoel, the managing director of McCarthy Toyota, present a new wheelchair to the disabled Forster Shibambu.
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LIMPOPO MIRROR
11 May 2012 13 By Phathutshedzo Luvhengo
Schools compete in cultural activities
The hardworking police officials with the big haul of illegal cigarettes. By Elmon Tshikhudo
Police confiscate cigarettes worth R700k Malamulele police are on cloud nine after arresting three Zimbabwean nationals, who had allegedly smuggled Zimbabwean cigarettes worth more R700 000 into South Africa. Police spokesperson WO Alson Mapindani hailed this as a major coup. “This is a big success against crime and it could not have happened without the support of the community, who gave the police a tip-off,” said Mapindani. The three Zimbabwean nationals are two men, Sekay Dzudani (38) and Owen Muzunze (48), and a 36-year-old woman,
Mariam Chiwawa. They were arrested at the Malamulele bus stop two weeks ago, after they were found with the cigarettes they were taking to Johannesburg. Mapindani praised his counterparts in Thohoyandou. “They received the tip-off from members of the community and relayed the message to us and our officers, who traced the bus with the illegal cigarettes and made an arrest,” said Mapindani. After searching the bus, which had come from Mount Rider Motel to the Malamulele bus stop, the police found the illegal cigarettes in a goods
compartment. They found 21 437 cartons of cigarettes, with a total value of R749 947. The driver of the City to City bus was also detained and the bus impounded by the police. The five police officers who worked on the operation are WO Thomas Chuma, Const Rhulani Ngwenyama, Const Richard Masingi, Const Phillip Sono and Const Caroline Samba. The three suspects and the driver of the bus, identified only as Mr Siweya (52), were not asked to plead. Their case was postponed and they remain in custody.
By Mashudu Netsianda
Three arrested for Madombidzha robbery Two men and a 17-year-old boy appeared before the Tshilwavhusiku Magistrate’s Court on a charge of armed robbery last Monday (30 April). It is alleged that Vincent Likhonelo (23), Rendani Mpofu (33) and the seventeen-year-old youth entered Mr Temesgen Hamza Alye’s shop, pretending to be customers, at around 10:00 on 26 April. The shop is situated in Zone Two in Madombidzha
village. Once inside, one of the three suspects pulled out a silver firearm for Mr Alye to see, said the spokesperson for Tshilwavhusiku police, Constable Musiwalo Mahuwa. Another one demanded that Mr Alye give them all packets of cigarettes in the shop. When he refused to do so, they started hitting him on the head with unspecified objects and he started to bleed profusely. Alye
then fell down on the floor, Mahuwa said. According to the police statement, the three then took R1 000 cash from the money box as well as airtime vouchers and Alye’s mobile phone. The total value of the stolen property is estimated at R2 905. The case was postponed to 15 May for further investigation and the three remain in custody.
Different high schools from the learners to secure and sustain past and their cultural origins. Nzhelele West circuit competed their culture,” she said. The tra- “This helps them to be aware of in various arts and culture ditional dances include Tshigom- their culture ... and when they go activities last Friday. The en- bela, Tshifasi, Matangwa and to universities, they will proudly thralling competition was held Malende. show their origins,” she said. at George Mbulaheni SecondMs Takalani Madevhele, who Schools such as Mulenga, Luaary School in Tshikuwi. Learn- was a judge at the traditional tame and Humbelani Secondary ers participated in a variety of parade, said the parade helped School performed a variety of traditional and contemporary pupils to know their traditional traditional dances, which earned activities. attire, the manner of eating, how them a position in the upcoming The winning schools are going things were being done in the cluster competition. to compete with other schools from different circuits at cluster level. This competition will be held on the 10th and 11th of this month. The chairperson of arts and culture of the circuit, Ms Thinandavha Giliana, encouraged learners to participate in the traditional dance competitions. She said the teachers should teach them the purpose of all these dances. Humbelani Secondary School pupils performing Tshifasi, a traditional “It requires cour- Venda dance, during the Nzhelele West circuit arts and culture age and pride from the competition. By Mashudu Netsianda
Zimbabwean cop robbed while praying A Beit Bridge-based Zimbabwean police officer was severely injured by two unknown suspects while praying in a bushy area. The two men, who were wielding machetes, robbed him of R100, a cellphone and a car radio. Ranic Tawanda Chinguruve (29), who is attached to the police community relations and liaison department in the border town, said the incident occurred on Thursday at around 18:00 at a bushy area along the Beit BridgeBulawayo road. “I drove to a nearby bush where I usually conduct prayer sessions. Soon after parking my car, I proceeded to my place of worship. Upon kneeling, I heard
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hospital,” he said. He sustained a fractured hand and severe head injuries. The local police spokesperson, Sergeant Loveness Mangena, confirmed the incident, saying they have since launched a manhunt for the suspects. “We are also appealing to anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of the two suspects to inform us or visit any nearest police station. We would like to take this opportunity to warn people against going to secluded areas without company as they risk being mugged. We are also saying worshippers should move in groups to avoid the recurrence of such incidents,” she added.
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the sound of footsteps and I became suspicious,” he said. He was then confronted by two men who struck him with machetes on the head and hands. “One of the suspects searched my trouser pockets and took R100, a cellphone and my car keys. He unlocked the doors of the car and stole my car radio,” he said. Soon after committing the offence, the two men fled into the thick forest. Chinguruve, however, managed to drive the car to the police station and reported the matter. “When I arrived at the police station, I collapsed due excessive bleeding from the wounds, and my colleagues rushed me to the
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LIMPOPO MIRROR
14 11 May 2012 By Frank Mavhungu
Dynamos geared to collect more points After winning two league matches in a row, Dynamos believe that FC AK will be their next victim. They will meet in an NFD League match at the Giyani Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
on the log, following their recent impressive performances. A win on Sunday will be reassuring to Ri khomeni ri nga peli that they are on the safe side when it comes to relegation. The chairman of Dynamos, Mr Patrick Malabela, said that Dynamos moved from the sec- their aim was to win all three ond-last position to the 12th spot their remaining matches and fin-
ish their league programme in a comfortable position. Sunday's other NFD fixtures are: Chippa United vs Blackburn Rovers, Sevutsa Stars vs Atlie FC, Mpumalanga Black Aces vs University of Pretoria, United FC vs FC Cape Town, Thanda Royal Zulu vs Vasco da Gama and Bay United vs Witbank Spurs.
By Peter Muthambi
Makhado library officially re-opens In an effort to contribute towards the education of their children, Dr Masala Dagada and Dr Lufuno Makuya of Makhado Medical Centre donated a brand new volleyball kit to Soutpansberg Primary School. Both doctors have children at the school. Volleyball coach Mr Nnditsheni Nyamutambo (left) and his assistant, Ms Eveline Lagane (right), were photographed with pupils in the brand new kit.
The Makhado municipal library in Louis Trichardt has officially reopened after being closed for renovations for almost six months. The library was opened by the Makhado Municipality's mayor, Cllr David Mutavhatsindi, last Wednesday. Mutavhatsindi said that having realised that the library was
The first netball team of Soutpansberg Primary School show off their bright new netball outfits, sponsored by Kitchen and Cupboard Market (KCM). With the team is Mr Rudolph Meintjes, co-owner and manager of KCM.
Makhado Mayor Cllr David Mutavhatsindi (second from right) cuts the ribbon to declare the Makhado Municipal Library officially open. Looking on are Ms Nickey van Zyl (left), Mr Ernest Raphalalani (second from left) and the acting municipal manager, Mr Elias Mugari (right).
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of Vhembe District, Limpopo Province. Activity: Proposed establishment of Buy Back Centre (Project Ref No: 12/4/10-A/V6). A public participation process is required by LDEDET according to Regulation 56 of NEMA (2006) on submitted application of the above mentioned project. Proponent: Endalo Yethu (South Africa’s Environmental Agency), Block 21 Cambrige Park, 5 Bauhinia Street, Highveld Park, Centurion. Consultant: NEMDA Consultancy cc In order to ensure that you are identified as an interested and/or affected party, or if you require further information regard-
ing the project proceeding, please submit your name, and contact details, stating your interest and relevant issues on the matter in writing within 30 days of publication of this notice. All queries and comments need to be directed to the following address: Nemda Consultancy cc Att: Miss Shonisani Magidimisa PO Box 478, Sibasa, 0970 Tel: 015 962 1639 Fax: 086 565 8144 or e-mail: Nyikoe@webmail. co.za NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN DECEASED ESTATE OF LATE MBAZIMA RICHARD BALOYI ID NO: 510925 5392 080, DATE OF DEATH: 01 MARCH
2012, ESTATE NO: 2466/2012, LAST ADDRESS: STAND NO. 104, HOMU 14-A VILLAGE, DISTRICT OF GIYANI All persons having complaints and claims against the above estate are called upon to contact the appointed Executrix within thirty (30) days of the publication of this notice. The nature of the Executor is as follow TSAKANI BEATRICE BALOYI and the name of the agent is as follows: NOEL CHAUKE ATTORNEYS Office No. 228, Old Mutual Building, PO Box 1422, Giyani 0826 Tel: 015 812 1574 Fax: 015 812 1575 Ref: CH/MN/068/12EST
Vacancies
To advertise here, contact Pieter, George or Yolanda at Tel: (015) 516 4996 or Fax: 516 2303 Tel: 015 534 0750
VACANCY FLOOR MANAGER
Need retail experience. Send your CV to: Fax: 015 534 3661
Email: messina@istores.co.za
50 Call centre agents required to sell 8ta contracts phones. Full training provided, matrix welcomed. Basic + Comm 011 079 4457 / 081 495 2812.
SOUTH AFRICAN CUSTODIAL MANAGEMENT (PTY) LTD KUTAMA SINTHUMULE CORRECTIONAL CENTRE SPARROW ROAD, LOUIS TRICHARDT, 0920 TEL: (015) 519 4500 FAX: (015) 519 4545 REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
The South African Custodial Management (SACM) is a private custodial institution. The company seeks to appoint suitable person with relevant experience and qualifications. It is the intention to promote representivity through the filling of this post. SACM is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL JOB ADVERT ADMIN CLERK POSITIONS X 2 Kutama Sinthumule Correctional Centre (Louis Trichardt, Limpopo) Requirements: • Grade 12 with 5 years of experience in the field of inventory management environment • valid drivers license • A high level of computer proficiency • A post matric qualification in inventory management or cost accounting will be an added desirable Essential Criteria: • Ability to understand and apply policies and procedures under a database point of sale software package • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with staff and prisoners • Strong business and organisational skills required. Experience in a retail store as a clerk and/or stockroom clerk preferred • Proven ability to meet deadlines as prescribed by senior management • Ability to impart knowledge of systems, procedures and policies • A high level of computer literacy • should be able to work under stressful conditions • Ensure compliance with all Company Policies and Procedures Job Rotation: • The successful candidate will rotate jobs in the interests of career development and operational requirements of the facility. The successful candidate will initially be deployed in the Kiosks or Purchasing operations. Duties: Order groceries on approved Kiosk list - Overseeing the maintenance of an inventory system which accurately determines quantity on hand, purchased and sold. - Overseeing the provision to prisoners of an up-to-date list of items stocked in the Kiosk. - Overseeing and assisting with the receipt, storage and proper security of all commodities and ensuring appropriate sanitation standards are met and use by dates are monitored. - Oversee the daily cleaning of the canteen area ensuring that the area is free from pests and/or rodents. - Supervise prisoners that work in the Kiosk. - Oversee and assist with the stocking of display shelves and refrigerated boxes. - Conduct periodic stock takes. -Purchasing of non-stocked commodities for prisoners - Relief for Stores Supervisor during times of that employee’s absence from work. -To take personal responsibility for health and safety issues at work, for self and others. -Read and understand all health and safety rules that apply to the duties of this position. -Filing of documentation to ensure the accurate recording of purchasing suppliers both present and past, to the Company’s orders. -Prioritization of all tasks to ensure meeting of external and internal deadlines. -Ensure compliance with all Company Policies and Procedures and Prison Directors Operating Procedures. -Ensure that all goods and services are ordered and delivered in a timely manner.-Liaise with creditors in relation to quotations and deliveries. -Capturing and managing new vendors.-Prepare month end accruals and journals. -Attend to day-to-day queries and requests relating to purchasing.-Preparations of credit applications for new accounts and the maintenance of a register of credit applications for the centre.-Attend to other duties as directed by the Purchasing Administrator. -Coordination of courier services to pick up and deliver express mail and parcels.-other duties as assigned. Written applications with a comprehensive curriculum vitae and contactable references should be forwarded to: The Human Resource Manager, SACM, Private Bag x2006, Louis Trichardt 0920 or email to recruitment@sacms.com . Closing date for applications is 18 May 2012. Short-listed candidates may be required to write a competency test as part of the selection process. Enquiries: Ms H.P Msimeki – 015 519 4500 “Applicants, who have not been contacted by 30 June 2012, must consider their applications as being unsuccessful”.
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Private Bag X5066 Thohoyandou 0950 Limpopo Province TENDER NOTICE AND INVITATION TO TENDER Tel: (015) 962 7500 BID NO: 401/2012 REHABILITATION Fax: (015) 962 4020 OF SURFACED STREETS (015) 962 5328 IN THULAMELA MUNICIPALITY PHASE 3
THULAMELA MUNICIPALITY
Thulamela Municipality invites bids for the rehabilitation of surfaced streets in Thulamela Municipality, Limpopo Province. Only bidders who are registered with the CIDB with a contractor grading of 7 CE or 6 CEPE or higher are eligible to submit the bids. Bid documents will be available at Procurement Office No. 02 Thulamela Municipality between 08h00 and 15h30 as from Monday 14th May 2012 upon a non-refundable cash payment of R391-00 per document. Compulsory site inspection meeting will be held on Friday, 18th May 2012 at 11h00 and prospective Bidders are requested to meet the Engineer at Thulamela Municipality’s Council Chamber. Only bids from Bidders who attended the compulsory site inspection will be considered. All bids and supporting documents must be sealed in an envelope clearly marked “Bid No. 401/2012 for the Rehabilitation of Surfaced Streets in Thulamela Municipality Phase 3”, and must be placed into the Council tender box at the front of the main entrance to the civic centre, not later than Wednesday 13th June 2012 at 11h00, when bids will be opened in public in the municipality’s board room, civic centre, old agriven building, Thohoyandou. All bids should remain valid for the period of 90 days after the closing date. The following documents are required and shall form part of the bid: copies of bidder’s Company Profile, Original Tax Clearance Certificate, Company Registration Certificate, bidder’s CIDB Certificate, and proof of updated payments of all the services charged by the Municipality in which the business is registered or where the owner of business resides not older than 3 months and not in arrears for more than 90 days. NB: Service providers must submit their BBBEE Verification certificate from verification agency accredited by South African accreditation system (SANAS) or a registered auditor approved by the Independent Regulatory Board (IRBA) or an Accounting Officer as contemplated in the corporation act (CCA) in order to claim preference points. The lowest bid will not necessarily be accepted and Council reserves the right to accept the whole or part of any bid. Facsimiles or e-mails are not accepted. Bids will be evaluated under the provisions of the following Acts and its Regulations: Municipal Finance Management Act, (Act 56 of 2003); Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act 5 of 2000); Supply Chain Management Policy of the Municipality in accordance with the specifications and its terms of 90:10 preferential points system. All administrative enquiries can be directed to Mr HD Chauke at (015) 962 7622 and all technical enquiries can be directed to Mr AC Mphagi of Thulamela Municipality at 083 457 2272 / (015) 962 7500 or Mr Thabo Mathabatha of Eyesizwe Consultants cc, at 082 567 4413 / (015) 297 0030 or e-mail: thabo@eyesizwe.com Late proposals, incomplete, unsigned or submitted in pencil or by telegraph or by facsimile or electronically by E mail, not having the required certificates attached as mentioned above or not complying with the Bid specifications will not be accepted and will be disqualified. MR MATHIVHA M.H. MUNICIPAL MANAGER
Vacancies
LIMPOPO MIRROR
To advertise here contact Pieter, George or Yolanda at tel: (015) 516 4996 or Fax: 015 516 2303 SEEKING CHALLENGE AND ADVENTURE IN A PRESITIGOUS GLOBAL COMPANY WITH EXCELLENT GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES? Our client, a large, listed industrial Group in the earthmoving equip ment sector is looking for technical expertise for expansion of its operations in the DRC and subSaharan Africa. Exciting long term career opportunities with excellent remuneration and benefits are available for candidates with the relevant technical qualifications and exposure to assembly, repair, servicing or maintenance of heavy earthmoving equipment. Candidates must be computer literate and able to draft reports and demonstrate good inter personal and communication skills. Ability to speak French or Portuguese would be advantageous. The Roles available include: • General and Senior Mechanics – Qualified Diesel or Heavy Earth moving Equipment Mechanics, with Heavy Earthmoving Equipment experience, preferably Caterpillar. • Mechanical Supervisors – Qualified Diesel or Heavy Earthmoving Equipment Mechanics with 5 years experience in earthmoving equipment, preferably Caterpillar. • Maintenance Supervisors/Managers – Experience/qualifications relevant to managing maintenance resources and activities within an onsite workshop these include budgets, planning, scheduling, quality assurance, performance of technical staff and client liaison. • Services Supervisors/Managers – Leading a team of service artisans to repair, service and maintain Caterpillar earthmoving equipment and components to Caterpillar standards and customer’s requirements; also, large excavator/shovels with Bucyrus O&K experience. • Product Support Coordinator – Heavy Earthmoving Equipment. Based on a mine site, provides after sales support for a fleet of new caterpillar machines; sound understanding of Warranty Policies & Procedures. Should you wish to apply for these or similar opportunities, please submit a detailed CV clearly marked with the heading: MINING by no later than 25th May 2012. Email: len@pinagare.co.za lrolfe@cybersmart.co.za Fax: 0867568706 Should you not have heard from us within 2 months of submitting your CV, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
V A C A N C I E S
TSHIKEVHA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL HO
NOUR THE LORD
Private Bag X2510 • Sibasa • 0970 • Limpopo Province • RSA Tel/Fax: (015) 963 2122 / Email: tshikevh@mweb.co.za www.tshikevha.co.za
TEACHING VACANCY Tshikevha Christian School requires one (1) devoted CHRISTIAN EDUCATOR to teach in High School. Applicants should be qualified teachers by profession who are trained to teach the relevant subjects. Foreign educators who wish to apply for this advertised post should, in addition to a recognised professional qualification, have a recognised bachelor’s degree qualification, as well as level 7 of SAQA evaluation. We are looking for a quality teacher who is currently teaching and producing good results in Grade 12. Fluency in English will be an added advantage as Tshikevha Christian School is an English Medium School. Tshikevha Christian School offers competitive salary packages.
ACCOUNTING & BUSINESS STUDIES GRADE 10-12
Send your CV (with contact numbers), two recent testimonials, one of which should be from your local pastor (not older than 3 months), certified copies of certificates and academic records (SAQA evaluation certificate for foreign applicants), as well as SACE certificate to: The Principal Tshikevha Christian School Private Bag X2510 Sibasa 0970 or personally deliver it to the school which is situated at Mbaleni next to Block G Ext.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted telephonically.
CLOSING DATE: 15 JUNE 2012
LIMPOPO MIRROR
11 May 2012 17 By Frank Mavhungu
Embarrassing 2-0 blow for Rospa United
Black Leopards, who are being haunted by the relegation ghost, were spotted at the True Worshippers Christian Centre ( TWCC ) in Kutama two weeks ago. The team was led by technical team adviser Mr Sunday Chidzamba and captain Mongezi Bobe. The spokesperson of the team, Mr Tendani Thidiela, said that his team was seeking divine intervention to ensure that they remain in the Premier League. He urged the people of Limpopo to embrace the club, stressing that Lidoda Duvha will not be relegated at the end of the season. Photographed after the prayer session are, from left to right, the senior pastor of TWCC, Alias Mudau, Makonde Makhumisane, Sunday Chidzambwa, Ndonda Muvhango (Makhado Local Football Association), Mongezi Bobe (Leopards captain) Apostle Alpheus Mudau and Stanley Radzilani. By Frank Mavhungu
Basel and Magezi in Vodacom clash With only three matches remaining before the activities for the Limpopo Stream of the Vodacom Promotional League come to an end, the fight for promotion and to escape relegation will continue this weekend.
All matches will be played on Sunday afternoon. The fixtures are: Rospa United vs Super Eagles (Seshego Stadium); Basel FC vs Magezi FC (Malamulele Stadium); Nobela All Stars vs Dinare FC (Moloto Stadium); Baroka FC vs The Dolphins (Jane
Furse Stadium); Phungo All Stars vs Mighty FC (Eltivillas); Giyani Hotspurs vs Lephalale Young Killers (Mogol Stadium); Winners Park vs Fanang Diatla (Lebowakgomo Stadium) and Modimolle Aces vs Blue Rocks (Ephraim Mohale Stadium).
Rospa United suffered another Blose Vuyisa, was a marvel to United replaced Kenembarrassing defeat when watch. Vuyisa was everywhere, nedy Shirinda with Mduduzi Baroka FC beat them 2-0 at a distributing some dangerous Skhakhane early in the last half. packed Tshifulanani Stadium passes to the frontrunners when Skhakhane combined well with on Sunday. it mattered most. Eustice Manenzhe and Kulani It was a physical game, with The visitors from Lebowakgo- Madlalathi at the forefront, but both sides displaying entertain- mo broke the ice in the 37th they could not find their way ing football. minute. through the defence of Baroka. The technical staff of Rospa Their diminutive striker, KutuThe visitors scored the second United had to come up with a mela Hlabane, caught the United goal in the 79th minute. creative solution, after they lost keeper, Mxolisi Ncube, off guard Katlekgo Kubiana unleashed their midfielder-cum-striker, and blasted in a rocket from the a groundcutter that was too hot Happy Mahuntsi, through a knee far left corner. for the United keeper to handle. injury. Rospa seemed to have blundered by leaving out their slender striker, Mduduzi Skhakhane, from the starting lineup. Baroka’s keeper, Veli Mothwa, denied United what everybody thought was an obvious goal. Kulani Madlalathi of United made an attempt from outside the box in the 25th minute. Mothwa sprang like a well-oiled machine and executed a brilliant save. The former de- Meshack Maphangule of United (front) and Olaleng Shaku of Baroka fender of Vhembe FC, chase the ball.
SLP and Stakeholder Officer Vele Colliery - Musina Area
Logistics Supervisor Vele Colliery - Musina Area
CoAL is a listed company, focused on the acquisition, exploration and development of thermal and metallurgical coal projects in South Africa.
CoAL is a listed company, focused on the acquisition, exploration and development of thermal and metallurgical coal projects in South Africa.
The Company is looking for a suitably qualified person to fulfil the challenging role of SLP and Stakeholder Officer, reporting directly to the HR Manager at our Vele Colliery near Musina.
The Company is looking for a suitably qualified person to fulfil the challenging role of Logistics Supervisor, reporting directly to the Logistics Manager at our Vele Colliery near Musina.
The job uncumbent will be responsible or:
The job uncumbent will be responsible or:
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Coordination and implementation of the mine’s Social and Labour Plan activities. Responsible for the implementation and project management of Vele Colliery’s Local Economic Development (LED) projects as per the SLP commitments. Driving and Coordinating Vele Colliery Corporate Social Investment Strategy Engage Municipalities on their IDP plans and LED strategies. Coordinate the mine’s Corporate Social Investment projects. Help set up Enterprise Development strategy for the mine with a view of supporting local SMMEs. Stakeholder Management and Media Relations Identify worthy projects within the community that could be referred to the Company management team for funding. Engage with various stakeholders on CSI initiatives Manage and Coordinate the process of putting together SLP reports to be submitted to the Department of Mineral Resources. Engage with labour sending communities on the Mine’s SLP projects. Verify credentials of organisations approaching company for funding. Grade 12 Public Relations Degree or equivalent qualification. A minimum of two years’ experience in stakeholder management is essential. Sound knowledge of Mining Legislation. Driver’s License. Must be medically, physically fit and have a clear security clearance.
The supervision and control of the loading ,weighing and dispatching of coal. The supervision and control of all Vele stock delivered to the siding . Daily checking of stockpiles to ascertain the following: Correct sized coal. Correct stockpiling. Daily reporting on transport contractors weighbridge movements. Reporting to the logistics manager on run of mine stockpiles received at the coal washing facility Reporting to the logistics manager on run of mine stockpiles received at the coal washing facility . Contact transport contractors for coal collection. Check stockpiles are not contaminated. Check quality of product on stockpiles. Assist laboratory contractor with stockpile sampling. Report on contractor plant breakdowns. The care, safekeeping and economical use of all equipment, tools, protective clothing and consumables associated with field of work
Minimum Requirements: Grade 12 Logistics Diploma or equivalent qualification. A minimum of one year experience in the mining industry is essential. Driver’s License. Must be medically, physically fit and have a clear security clearance.
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Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Sound business acumen/orientation. High energy with a bias towards high standards. Strong customer orientation. Computer literacy. Good communication skills.
Should your profile meet the above criteria, please send your CV and copies of qualifications to recruitment-vele@coalofafrica.co.za The closing date for applications is 18th May 2012. Applicants not contacted two weeks after the closing date of advertisement should consider themselves unsuccessful. Preference will be given to HDSI applicants.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Sound business acumen/orientation. High energy with a bias towards high standards. Strong customer orientation. Computer literacy. Good communication skills.
Should your profile meet the above criteria, please send your CV and copies of qualifications to recruitment-vele@coalofafrica.co.za The closing date for applications is 18th May 2012. Applicants not contacted two weeks after the closing date of advertisement should consider themselves unsuccessful. Preference will be given to HDSI applicants.
LIMPOPO MIRROR
18 11 May 2012 Premier League soccer
Black Leopards get a 2-5 reality check
The U/15 soccer team of Louis Trichardt High School had a good season and came as far as being crowned champions in their cluster. With the team are their coaches, Mr Bethuel Tshivhenga (left) and Mr Gerard Rossouw (right). By Linda van der Westhuizen
Triegies’ U/15’s win soccer cluster The U/15 soccer team of Louis Trichardt High School had a good season and came as far as being crowned champions in their cluster. Their coaches, Messrs Bethuel Tshivhenga and Gerard Rossouw, were proud of them when they won the Soutpansberg East circuit in the COPA Coca-Cola circuit on 24 April on their home turf. They beat Makhado Comprehensive 4-0, Murunwa 3-1 and Masedi 5 -1.
As winners of the Soutpansberg East Circuit, the U/15s of Louis Trichardt competed against Soutpansberg North (Musina High School) and Soutpansberg West (Benny’s Care Sports Academy). Louis Trichardt scored six goals as opposed to the one goal of Musina. It was, however, the match against Benny’s Care that coach Tshivhenga described as the highlight of their season. “We drew 1-1, but it was an
excellent game against the team of an academy that specializes in sport,” Tshivhenga said. As Soutpansberg cluster champions, the team played other teams of the Vhembe District at the Makwarela Stadium on 2 May. They lost 0-1against Lwamondo and 0-4 against Malamulele. The winners of the final of the FNB U/15 Legacy Programme were Makhado FC, with Swakoteka FC from Bungeni in second place.
By Kaizer Nengovhela
Celtic give Murunwa a day to remember The Louis Trichardt Soccer Academy will never forget last Sunday, as they were brutally walloped 4-1 by Madombidzha Celtic in a Limpopo Dairy League match played at Madombidzha. Celtic dictated terms from the start, with their midfielders distributing dangerous passes to the frontrunners. A defender of Murunwa handled the ball inside his penalty area and the referee pointed to the white spot. Rendani Mulaudzi scored the
easy penalty. Celtic’s celebration was cut short when Muofhe Nevhulaudzi intercepted a short pass and beat the keeper to make the score 1-1 at half time. Murunwa’s dribbling wizard, Mathata Ratshilaye, played his heart out, but it was difficult for him to find his way through the rock-solid defence of Celtic, marshalled by Thabo Ramathlo, Sipho Mudalana and Mudzusi Sadiki. Murunwa came close to scoring in the 60th minute, when Thabelo Tshikweta went loose
and unleashed a shot from close range. Fortunately for the hosts, their keeper, Masilo Mushukwa, palmed the ball away for a corner kick. The home team increased the tally in the 68th minute, when Silas Rammbona scored easily. In the 74th minute, Tshilidzi Maumela left keeper Maduvha Mulaudzi flatfooted after recei ving a neat pass from Stanley Mukhuba. Maxwell Ramunen yiwa scored his team’s fourth goal in the 85th minute.
The former striker of Black by Chabangu was headed home a few Leopards defenders on the Leopards and now a sharp- by an unmarked Nomvethe to right wing and supplied an unshooter for Moroka Swallows, make it 2-0 . Shortly thereafter, marked Maleka in the box, who Siyabonga Nomvethe, contin- Chabangu caused trouble in the made it 5-0 in the 85th minute. ued his good form in the Absa Leopards box and poor clearNkhatha then proved to be an Premiership match at the Gi- ance by a Leopards defender inspired substitution for Leopyani Stadium on Friday night. brought the ball into the path of ards, when he beat the off sideHe and Mpho Maleka each Nomvethe, who coolly slotted trap and slotted the ball beyond bagged a brace, as Moroka Swal- home from close range to make Etafia to make it 5-1 in the 86th lows went to second place in it 3-0 in the 80th minute. That minute. Nkhatha had another the league standings when they was Nomvethe’s 18th goal of chance and again left the Swalthrashed Black Leopards 5-2. the season. lows defenders for dead and beat As early as the sixth minute, the Two minutes later, Maleka Etafia in the 92nd minute to score Dube Birds were in the thick of chipped the ball over the head his brace. Swallows are now things when Leopards’ one mid of the Leopards keeper. He then two points behind the leaders, fielder, Luyolo Mapolisa, was equalled Nomvethe’s match haul Orlando Pirates. (BackpageTxt) adjudged to have handled the ball when Oscar Machapa went past outside the penalty area. Rodney Ramagalela of Black Leopards Swallows’ attacking tussels with Shere Lekgothoane of Moroka player, Lerato Chabangu, unleashed a 25-me- Swallows. ©Pic Sydney tre shot from the set Mahlangu/BackpagePix piece, which Leopards keeper Posnett Omony parried across the post for a corner. No goals were scored in the first half. Swallows took the lead in the 57th minute. An in-swinging corner kick by Joseph Makhanya was met by Georgi Nergadze at the near post and headed high into the roof of the net. The Birds, who were creating numerous chances at this point, doubled their lead in the 70th minute. A pinpoint freekick from the right wing By Kaizer Nengovhela
Maisa Rainbow surprise the log leaders Maisa Rainbow surprised the current log leaders of the Limpopo Dairy League, Tshikhwani Stone Breakers, when they beat them 1-0 at Kutama on Saturday. Rainbow spent the better part of the first half running around like a headless chicken, as Brea
kers was dictating terms in the middle of the park. Breakers squandered a number of chances in the early part of the game. Their speedy forward, Tshililo Ramakgolo, was unlucky and missed a fortune in 27th minute. He received a beautiful pass
from Masala Tshinaga and shot aimlessly from inside the box, instead of taking his time before unleashing. The only goal of the day was scored by Livhuwani Maphaha of Maisa Rainbow, when he finished off a rebound after a scramble in the box.
MAKHADO MUNICIPALITY
MAKHADO MUNICIPALITY
Tel: (015) 519 3000 Fax: (015) 516 1195 Private Bag X2596 Makhado 0920
Tel: (015) 519 3000 Fax: (015) 516 1195 Private Bag X2596 Makhado 0920
RE-ADVERTISEMENT TENDER NO. 53 OF 2011 - REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY SERVICE FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS
RE-ADVERTISEMENT TENDER NO. 45 OF 2011 - SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF GENERAL HARDWARE MATERIALS Suitable local service providers are hereby invited to tender for the supply and delivery of general hardware materials at Makhado Municipality. Bidders are requested to bid as per specification attached to the bid documents that will be obtainable on 14 May 2012 at the Procurement Office No. B043 upon payment of a non-refundable amount of R200,00. A compulsory briefing session will be held on 17 May 2012 at 11:00 at the Council Chamber, Ground Floor, Civic Centre, Louis Trichardt. Completed bid documents signed by a duly authorised person, sealed in an envelope clearly marked “Tender No. 45 of 2011: Supply and Delivery of General Hardware Materials” must reach the undersigned by depositing it into the tender box at the foyer of the main entrance to the Civic Centre by not later than 12:00 on Friday, 25 May 2012 when all tenders received will be opened in public in the Executive Committee Chamber, First Floor, Civic Centre, No. 83 Krogh Street, Louis Trichardt. The Municipality is not bound to accept the lowest or any bid and reserves the right to accept any part of a bid. Bids must remain valid for a period of ninety (90) days after closing date of submission thereof. Submitted tenders will be evaluated on 90/10 score points. Bids which are late, incomplete, unsigned or submitted in pencil or by telegraph or facsimile or electronically by e-mail, or not having the following documents attached for evaluation or not complying with the tender specifications, will not be evaluated and will be disqualified: • Original valid Tax Clearance Certificate • A certified copy of Company Registration Certificate • Certified copy/copies of company owner(s) ID Book(s). • BBBEE Certificate All technical enquiries can be directed to the Director Technical Services, Mr T E Ralulimi of Makhado Municipality at telephone number (015) 519 3212, while procurement enquiries should be directed to Mr N A Mathivha or Mr R.L. Moswathupa at (015) 519 3044.
Suitable service providers are requested to submit a proposal for Occupational health and Safety Service for a period of three (3) years. Bidders are requested to bid as per specification attached to the bid documents that will be obtainable on 14 May 2012 at the Procurement Office No. B043 upon payment of a non-refundable amount of R200,00. A compulsory briefing session will be held on Friday, 18 May 2012 at 10:00 at Council Chamber, Ground Floor, Civic Centre, Makhado. Completed bid documents signed by a duly authorised person, sealed in an envelope clearly marked “Tender No.53 of 2011: Proposal for Occupational Health and Safety Services for a Period on Three (3) Years” must reach the undersigned by depositing it into the tender box at the foyer of the main entrance to the Civic Centre by no later than 12:00 on Friday, 25 May 2012 when all tenders received will be opened in public in the Council Chamber, Ground Floor, Civic Centre, No. 83 Krogh Street, Makhado. The Municipality is not bound to accept the lowest or any bid and reserves the right to accept any part of a bid. Bids must remain valid for a period of ninety (90) days after closing date of submission thereof. Submitted tenders will be evaluated on 90/10 score points. Bids which are late, incomplete, unsigned or submitted in pencil or by telegraph or facsimile or electronically by e-mail, or not having the following documents attached for evaluation or not complying with the tender specifications, will not be evaluated and will be disqualified: • Original valid Tax Clearance Certificate • A certified copy of Company Registration Certificate • Certified copy/copies of company owner(s) ID Book(s). • BBBEE Certificate All technical enquiries can be directed to the Director Technical Services, Mr T E Ralulimi or Mr L Ragimana at (015) 519 3000, while procurement enquiries should be directed to Mr N A Mathivha or Mr R.L Moswathupa at (015) 519 3044.
Civic Centre 83 Krogh Street Makhado Notice No: 139/2011 File No: 8/3/2/1053
Civic Centre 83 Krogh Street Makhado Notice No: 151/2011 File No: 8/3/2/1061
MR EL MUGARI ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER
MR EL MUGARI ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER
LIMPOPO MIRROR
11 May 2012 19
By Kaizer Nengovhela
Brothers and Freedom Birds in final Tshifhire Northern Brothers and Mulodi Freedom Birds will clash at the Makwarela FNB Stadium on Saturday to decide who the winners will be in the Safa Vhembe SAB Champ of Champs tournament. Northern Brothers beat Tshakhuma RO 3-2 in the semifinal, while Freedom Birds were too strong for Mukula Santos (3-1).Saturday’s main match will start at 15:00. The first match
will be the losers final between Mukula Santos and Tshakhuma RO, starting at 13:00. The winner will bank R20 000 and the losers in the final will receive R15 000. Mr Rendani Mudumela, manager of Tshifhire Northern Brothers, has appealed to the club’s enthusiastic supporters to stay calm, saying they will win the play-off. He said that apart from the fact that there was a lot at stake in the league matches, it
was time for them to fulfil their promises. They had promised the fans that they will bring home some silverware this season. Mr Nkhangweleni Sengani, coach of Freedom Birds, said they had huge respect for Brothers, especially when considering their performance. “We have been motivating the players on and off the pitch. We have what it takes to win the championship,” said Sengani.
By Frank Mavhungu
Birds through after beating Muthelo FC Mulodi Freedom Birds are through to the final of the Vhembe Promotional Knockout Competition, after winning their first three matches. They beat Muthelo FC 4-2 in their preliminary-round match last Tuesday. Their quarterfinal match was against Joe’s Express, whom they beat 3-0
at the Tshifulanani Stadium on Saturday. They then beat Mukula Young Santos 2-1 in the semifinal stage of the competition at the Makwarela Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Saturday’s match against Joe’s Express was characterised by wasted scoring opportunities. Joe’s Express suffered a heavy
blow in the 18th minute, when their diminutive striker, Lutendo Matshavha, sustained a serious injury. He was replaced with Levy Munyai. A scramble within the danger area of Express gave rise to the Birds’ opening goal. Tshifhiwa Netshisaulu finished off a rebound to give his side a 1-0 lead at half time. Freedom Birds strengthened their striking force by introducing Dakalo Sengani and Master Mahada for Mukona Makhado and Sydney Sengani respectively. The replacements were not in vain, as they scored their second goal via Sengani in the 67th minute. Express looked hopeless after the Birds’ second goal. Their third goal came in the 84th minute. A substitute, Rotshidzwa Nyadzane, was on target, following a square pass from Vhutshilo Nemulodi. Freedom Birds will meet Tshifhire Northern Brothers in the regional Nkhumbuleni Munyai of Express (left) tries to get the ball from Dakalo final tomorrow afterSengani of Freedom Birds. noon. By Frank Mavhungu
Feast of goals for Young Santos Nine goals were scored in 49th minute. the third for Malamulele in the the Vhembe regional promoMalamulele pulled one back 67th minute with a long-range tional knockout match between through Kurisani Hlungwani volley. The ball hit the crossbar Mukula Young Santos and moments thereafter. and bounced across the goal line. Malamulele FC at the TshifuThey lost their original fightSantos scored the last two lanani Stadium on Saturday. ing spirit, however, as the game goals in the 78th and 84th minute Although Malamulele were progressed. That gave Santos respectively. Rendani Madega the first to score, they suffered a good chance to score another scored the fifth and Japhter Mua 3-6 defeat at the end. goal. Japhter Mulaedzi forced laedzi scored the last one. It took Malamulele 11 minutes his way through the defence of Santos were booted out of the to draw blood. Their opening Malamulele and unleashed a competition by Mulodi Freedom goal was scored by Edgar Du- groundcutter. Birds, who beat them 2-1 the folmasi. The goal was a wakeup Raphney Hlungwane scored lowing day. call to the players of Santos. They retaliated in the 19th minute when Rendani Madega was on target with a half volley. Before long they took the lead after Phathusthedzo Takalani made no mistake from inside the box to bring the halftime score to 2-1. Rendani Madega of Santos was cautioned for ignoring the referee’s whistle. He kicked the ball away long after the referee, Mr Pollen Sibara, had blown the whistle. Madega did not stop fighting, despite the yellow card he was shown. Phathutshedzo Takalani of Santos (left) and Stamond Khosa of He scored again in the Malamulele in a tug of war in a bid to win the loose ball.
The Telkom Foundation donated soccer balls and soccer boots to the pupils of Nghomunghomu Primary School. In the photo, on the left and on the far right, are Ms Sarah Nthintso and Ouma Rasethaba of the Telkom Foundation, photograhed during the handing-over ceremony held at the school on Saturday. By Kaizer Nengovhela
Sparks are expected to fly at Maebane The sparks are set to fly when Maebane Aces United and Zamenkomste Liverpool meet in a Limpopo Dairy League match at the Maebane grounds tomorrow (Saturday). Gogobole Bucs will face the unpredictable Muraleni Young Rebellion, while Tshikhwani Stone Breakers will clash with LTT Murunwa Soccer Academy. This promises to be a humdinger of a match as Breakers are the current log leaders and Murunwa are stuck in the third spot. A tough battle is also expected when Muduluni Young Chiefs
and Maisa Rainbow take on each other. Midoroni grounds will be the centre of attraction when Midoroni Real Hearts host Ravele Highlanders. Other matches are: Kutama Cosmos vs Madombidzha Celtic, Ravele Black Dragons vs Madombidzha Try Again, Maebane Young Eagles vs Makhitha I A Runga, Muraleni United Brothers vs Madodonga TAB All Stars, Ramantsha FC vs Manavhela Real Fighters and Kutama Young Stars vs Madodonga Limpopo Professionals. Sunday’s matches are: Muraleni Young Rebellion vs Muduluni
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Vho - Makhadzi Funeral Services Stream A Team
Played Won Draw Lost For Against Points
Sundani City Rovers
20
15
5
0
39
14
50
Mabidi Mighty Greens
21
12
2
7
39
30
39
Makhasa United
21
9
8
4
31
26
35
Tshivhazwaulu Soccer Academy
20
10
6
4
35
18
34
Tshirululuni XI bullets
21
8
6
7
29
23
33
nngwekhulu Real Rovers
19
9
4
6
28
27
32
Singo Disco Five
20
7
2
11
26
15
30
Manavhela Black rangers
18
6
5
7
29
26
24
Tshivhulana Real Aces
17
5
7
5
15
21
22
Tshino United Brothers
16
5
6
5
23
18
21
Hanani Home Fighters
19
5
8
6
25
34
20
Tshimbupfe Fighting Cats
19
5
5
9
16
30
20
Vuwani Liverpool
19
5
7
7
17
33
19
Vyeboom Double Exp
19
3
9
7
13
29
18
nesengani United
18
3
6
9
14
25
15
Tshitungulwane Reformed Squad
15
1
5
8
15
31
8
Njhakanjhaka F C
22
15
6
1
49
21
51
Valdezia Santos
22
14
5
3
51
25
47
Madapha F C
22
14
3
5
33
18
45
N´waxinyamani All Stars
22
11
5
6
29
20
38
Mandis Express FC
22
12
3
7
37
31
38
Matsila Morning Sweepers
22
11
5
6
29
20
37
Murunwa X1 Experience
23
13
6
4
40
28
45
Matlhari F C
21
8
8
5
38
20
32
Dopeni United FC
23
13
4
6
46
22
43
Mabedengwa United
22
8
7
7
30
27
31
Mauluma All Stars
24
13
4
7
40
26
43
Waterval Super Strikers
22
8
7
7
26
29
31
Milaboni Chop Them Down
23
11
6
6
41
23
39
23
12
2
9
29
30
38
Magwaba Bus Service Stream A Team
Played Won Draw Lost For Against Points
Wata Peace Makers
23
8
6
9
20
23
30
Dopeni Mighty Com
Elim Blackpool Juniors
22
7
8
7
26
38
29
Tshikombani Super Stars
23
11
5
7
28
29
38
Basani United
21
8
4
9
21
24
28
Phadzima Shinning Stars
21
10
5
6
32
26
37
Mpheni Hungry Lions
23
6
5
11
24
25
23
Kokwane Foot Prints
23
9
8
6
28
24
35
Bugeni Super Hellenic
22
6
6
10
18
23
23
Matshavhawe Come Too See
22
10
5
7
25
20
33
Mambedzi Sundowns FC
22
5
8
9
19
26
23
Tshirenzheni Peace Makers
21
7
9
5
28
24
30
valezia Juventus FC
22
5
4
13
18
34
19
Vuvha Kill Them All
22
8
6
8
34
35
30
Zabalaza Home Boys
22
4
5
13
14
35
17
Sangoma Black Robbers
23
7
7
9
23
28
28
Khomanani FC
21
3
1
17
15
52
10
Mandala Happy Boys
23
6
6
11
28
31
27
J K Masetoni United
23
8
5
11
32
47
26
Magadani M & M revolution
21
5
10
6
25
24
25
Raliphaswa Rolling Stones
23
3
2
18
12
43
11
Elim Superpar Soccer League Stream B Team
Played Won Draw Lost For Against Points
Mashamba Soccer Academy
22
16
2
4
56
16
50
Madadzhi eversmilling FC
22
15
5
2
44
15
50
Manyima Mars Brothers
22
10
9
3
23
13
39
Tshiendeulu New Castle
22
11
5
6
43
37
38
22
21
0
1
51
11
63
Thanwana Celtics FC
Nzhelele United Stars
10
7
5
31
22
37
17
2
2
60
14
53
Mukondeni Ratananga FC
22
21
Thononda All Stars
20
11
5
4
55
28
38
Mulima F C
22
10
6
6
26
17
36
Nzhelele Home Sweepers
22
11
5
6
47
28
38
Pfanani Home defnders
22
10
4
8
38
29
35
Khakhu Young Chiefs
18
11
3
4
25
23
35
Muila FC
22
9
7
6
28
20
34
Tshifume Self Defence
22
10
4
8
42
28
34
Muwaweni Lucky Stars
21
8
8
5
26
16
32
Trimmer Boys
21
9
7
5
25
19
34
21
9
5
8
33
33
32
Magwaba Bus Service Stream B Team
Played Won Draw Lost For Against Points
Sereni Home Defenders
22
8
8
5
26
16
27
Khakhu United FC
Mukondeni Shooting Stars
22
8
3
11
29
41
27
Mphaila Young Tigers
19
8
6
8
35
38
30
Mufeba United FC
22
7
5
10
28
39
26
Mandiwana Soccer Ac
22
9
4
9
31
36
30
Slanger Juventus FC
22
5
2
15
22
44
17
Mphephu Naughty Boys
22
9
2
11
34
39
29
Tshivhangani Stone Breakers
21
3
8
10
16
42
17
Makungwi Acron FC
22
5
2
15
24
49
17
Maila U Sumbwa Stars
22
3
7
12
23
38
16
Tshikudo First Prof
20
4
5
11
25
53
17
Magoror P G Rangers
22
2
1
19
15
56
7
Lugisani Arsenal FC
22
4
2
16
22
35
14
Mavhunga Thondoni FC
22
3
4
15
17
40
14
Matanda Young Golden Arr
20
2
1
17
14
51
7
Hlapa League Log 2012 Team
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Hillside
2
2
0
0
29
11
6
Diza
2
2
0
0
26
14
6
Petermzala
2
1
1
0
24
16
4
Toy
2
0
1
1
17
23
1
Riverside
1
0
0
0
6
14
0
Jembe
1
0
0
0
6
14
0
Mamba
2
0
0
2
14
26
0
Cocks
2
0
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2
12
28
0
Limpopo The Fresh One Team
Played Won Draw Lost For Against Points
Zamenkomste liverpool FC
29
20
7
2
70
20
67
Tshikhwani Stone Breakers
29
22
2
5
75
22
65
LTT Murunwa Soccer Academy
28
19
5
5
72
38
62
Muraleni United Brothers
28
18
7
3
92
31
61
Madombizha Try Again
29
15
5
9
69
40
53
Madombizha Celtics FC
27
15
6
6
70
35
52
Ramahantsha FC
27
15
5
7
71
40
50
Muduluni young Chiefs
29
13
7
9
44
38
46
Maebani Young Eagles
27
14
4
9
38
33
46
Magwaba Bus Service Stream C Team
Played Won Draw Lost For Against Points
Mamvuka Heroes FC
21
15
2
4
42
15
47
manyii Young Stars
22
13
7
2
37
18
46
Tshikuwi Youth Soccer Deve
20
14
2
4
47
18
44
Matanda Real Juventus
21
11
5
5
37
29
38
Rabali Barcelona FC
21
11
4
6
44
24
37
Mamvuka Real Vultures
19
10
4
5
30
20
34
Luvhalani Sunshine Pirates
22
9
5
8
35
33
32
Rabali Peace Makers
20
6
7
7
27
23
25
Benfica FC
22
7
2
12
24
30
23
Mapakophele Fire Makers
22
5
8
9
24
38
23
maangani celtics FC
19
6
4
9
22
27
Matsa Super Players
21
5
6
9
33
46
21
Matsa Hot Spurs
20
6
2
12
18
34
20
Mambirimisa Powerlines
21
3
10
8
27
38
19
Tshituni Motherwell FC
23
4
5
14
28
49
17
Matsa Freedom Fighters
20
4
3
13
15
29
15
22
Vho - Makhadzi Funeral Services Stream B Team
Played Won Draw Lost For Against Points
43
Kurhuleni Happy Fighters
17
13
1
3
43
8
40
42
Mutsha Zebra Force
17
12
2
4
38
18
35
44
41
Valdezia Malumbe Express
17
11
1
5
29
11
34
60
38
Masokolara F C
16
7
6
3
22
24
27
44
35
35
Tshakhuma Peace Lovers
17
7
4
6
24
26
25
12
33
39
33
Mutsha Atlantis
17
6
5
6
12
11
23
5
16
50
59
26
Mission Young Rovers
17
5
8
4
22
32
23
9
5
13
41
70
26
Tshakhuma Blue Birds
16
5
6
5
21
18
21
26
6
8
12
35
55
24
Mashau Tiger Boys
15
5
5
5
27
24
20
Muraleni Young Rebellions
26
5
6
15
46
84
21
Vhangani Freedom Cele
16
4
5
7
23
27
17
Masia Rainbow Academy
27
5
4
18
31
45
19
Mashau Thenga Black Lions
17
3
7
7
12
19
16
Madodonga Limpopo Prof
27
5
4
18
32
57
19
Doli Anchors
17
4
3
10
29
41
15
Mariadze SHooting Stars
17
2
8
6
20
36
14
Kutama Cosmos FC
26
1
1
24
18
64
4
Mathothwe Thunderbirds FC
16
2
1
12
15
42
7
makhitha I A Runga
29
12
7
10
53
48
Maebani Aces United
29
11
9
9
39
45
Midoroni Real Hearts
28
11
8
9
47
Ravele Highlanders FC
27
11
5
11
60
Madodonga Tab All Stars
26
9
8
9
Gogobole Bucs FC
29
8
9
Kutama Young Stars
28
7
Ravele Black Dragon
27
Manavhela Real Fighters
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20 11 May 2012
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Leopards move away from danger zone Black Leopards moved two points clear of the relegation zone at the bottom of the Absa Premiership on Tuesday night after playing to a goalless draw with Bidvest Wits in Johannesburg. The Limpopo side could still be overtaken by second-fromthe-bottom Santos and forced into the promotion/relegation playoffs, but with just two matches left for both teams, Leopards will be confident of retaining their topflight status. The Clever Boys, despite racking up a 14th successive league match in which they failed to record a win, are now mathemati-
cally certain that they will not be relegated. However, their ailing form remains a major concern. The opening stages of the match saw little in the way of goalmouth action, with both teams struggling to create anything more than mere half chances. Wits looked more comfortable on the ball and they got their attacking players more involved in passing movements than their opponents.Wits’ Emille Baron took two knocks from late challenges by Kingston Nkhatha (which earned the striker a yellow card) in the dying minutes of the first half, the second of which seemed to injure the goalkeeper’s
left ankle. He was replaced at the start of the second half by Energy Murambadoro. Around the hour mark, Leopards built up a head of steam and tested the substitute goalkeeper with an effort from the edge of the box by Joshua Obaje. Murambadoro proved to be equal to the shot, making a decent save low to his left. The best chance of the night saw Nkhatha shoot on target from the ‘D’ of the Wits penalty area with just a few minutes of regulation time left, but once again Murambadoro denied the Limpopo side Sibusiso Vilakazi of Bidvest Wits tussles with Itumeleng Duiker of Black Leopards. ©Pic Sydney with a fine save. Mahlangu/BackpagePix. By Frank Mavhungu
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• Rose: 082 291 8899 • Azeem: 082 878 6200 • Regina: 082 282 0674 • Aslam: 081 468 5488