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Toni tries to dodge VBS debt

By Anton van Zyl The former acting king of the Vhavenda, Toni Mphephu Ramabulana, is seemingly not going to be let off the hook, and his VBS Mutual Bank debt is not about to disappear. Judging by papers filed in the High Court by the bank’s liquidator, the debt amounting to more than R15,6 million that Mphephu and his Dzata Trust had incurred, will have to be repaid.

Mphephu was one of the high-profile people mentioned in the Terry Motau report who benefitted from loans from the mutual bank. The full-scale looting of the bank eventually caused its demise and led to, among others, municipalities’ losing hundreds of millions of rands needed for development in local communities.

The bank’s liquidator, Anoosh Rooplal of SNG Grant Thornton, went after Mphephu for his vehicle finance debt to the tune of R5 million as well as the R10,6 million loan to Dzata Trust, apparently to finance the purchase of a property in Dainfern, Johannesburg.

The vehicle finance from VBS was to buy three vehicles, which included a Land Rover and a BMW 750.

In June 2020, Ramabulana released a statement saying that he had no problem settling any legitimate VBS Mutual Bank debt he might have, but he needed to be properly informed of the details of the money he was supposed to owe.

Judging from the court documents filed, he has since changed his tune and now disputes the processes followed when the credit was extended. He has also asked to be placed under debt review.

“I should never have received the credit and I can’t pay it back” In Toni Mphephu’s affidavit filed in the High Court, he argues that he is not responsible for the debt. He firstly argues that VBS Mutual Bank was not a registered credit provider and, as such, should not have lent him the money.

Mphephu also argues that the loans made to him amounted to reckless lending as the bank never properly established whether he would be able to repay the debt.

As a further defence, Mphephu argues that the debt has become prescribed, because of the time delay in

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trying to recover the money. Finally, as a last resort, Mphephu asks that he be placed under debt review.

In his latest replying affidavit, Rooplal responds in great detail to the arguments offered by Mphephu.

He emphasises, however, that VBS’s records were in a complete state of disarray when he took over. “Many documents were hidden and destroyed in an attempt to conceal the fraud perpetrated on VBS by some of its former directors and managers,” he says.

Rooplal provides proof to the court that VBS Mutual Bank had been a registered credit provider since March 2007.

Throughout the whole period, VBS had maintained its registration with the National Credit Regulator.

Rooplal’s latest replying affidavit focuses on the vehicle debt of around R5,6 million, but the arguments correspond with those in the bank’s R10,6 million claim against Dzata Trust, where Mphephu was the main benefactor. The Dzata Trust debt was incurred to help finance Mphephu’s house at the Dainfern Golf Estate in Fourways. VBS has brought a sequestration order against the trust. (Continued on page 2)

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Leopard on the roam has Mtititi residents terrified

Toni’s VBS debt won’t disappear (From page 1)

vestments (R1,715 million in 2017) and Tiisang (R161 904).

The debts for the property Several companies seemingly and the vehicles were incurred serviced Mphephu’s VBS debt. in the period between 2015 These include Mmampilo and 2017. The vehicles includ- Petroleum (R341 776), Vele ed a Range Rover, a BMW Investments (R4 389 529) 750 Li and a Mercedes Benz and Venmont Holdings V250.

(R145 370).

In Rooplal’s affidavit, he Bank statements confirm files a number of documents, that Mphephu, at the time, indicating either initial confu- received R310 000 per month sion about the debt of Mphefrom Vele Investments. phu or a deliberate dodging Mphephu also refers to a of responsibility. One of the monthly income of R300 000 documents is a letter from in a summary of his monthly Mphephu’s lawyers, dated income and expenditure, 20 April 2018, addressed to seemingly filed when the apVele Investments. The letter plication for credit was done. confirms that Mphephu had VBS Bank also did credit received the property and the checks on Mphephu, with his vehicles, but he apparently consent. believed these to be “gifted to him”. He was apparently quite “But, the debt has surprised when VBS Mutual prescribed ...”

Bank informed him in April 2018 that the debt was in arOne of the further argurears and needed to be repaid. ments raised by Mphephu is that his VBS debt has pre“You earned enough scribed. In South Africa, if reto pay the installpayment of a debt is not called upon, the debt prescribes after ments” three years.

Rooplal argues that the liqIn the latest battle in court, uidator was only provisionally Mphephu seems to have appointed in November 2018 changed tack and no longer denies that he had applied for and this appointment was made final in August 2019. and received financing from VBS Mutual Bank. He argues, In 2018, Mphephu acknowlhowever, that he had conclud- edged the debt and even asked ed instalment sale agreements Vele Investments to pay him almost R12 million, so that he that he could not afford and was thus excused from paying could settle the debt.

Once the liquidator became the debt due to VBS. aware of the debt, Mphephu The bank’s liquidator was

was informed that it needed to be paid. Rooplal argues that the date of prescription would only run from June 2021. Mphephu was also liable to pay instalments on the vehicles, and these periods only ended in mid-2018 (which would mean that the prescription date would be three years later).

As a final defence, Mphephu asks the court to place him under debt review, arguing that he is over-indebted. He provides no evidence, however, to substantiate this claim.

The fact that Mphephu has only applied for debt review now may be problematic.

The applicable section of the National Credit Act excludes debt where a credit provider has already commenced with legal steps to collect the debt.

Whether Mphephu will be able to repay the millions remains doubtful. Earlier this year, the Department of Co-operative Government, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (Coghsta), announced that, in line with the ruling made in the Constitutional Court, Mphephu was no longer the acting ruler of the Vhavenda. As such, he was also stripped of his salary and benefits.

Most of the companies that previously gave generous “gifts” to Mphephu are also no longer operational and many of the directors are facing corruption charges.

of the chickens it had killed the previous night.

“Again I called the rangers, but they could not Residents of Mtititi village outside Malamufind it. The situation is terrifying because we do lele, which borders the Kruger National Park not know when it will strike again. It seems as if (KNP), have been living in fear lately after these animals have free movement to and from recent incidents involving wild animals. the park. Our lives are in danger and who knows, A week ago, a buffalo was sighted at the after finishing the chickens they might turn to village. While the beast was being put down, one humans. The sooner the park does something of the rangers accidentally shot and killed his about it, the better,” he said anxiously. colleague, leaving bystanders in an even worse Mr Bilankulu, who is the owner of the busistate of shock. ness, said the incident had impacted negatively On Sunday morning, 8 May, the community on his business. “We spend a lot of money on woke up to the news that a leopard on the prowl feeds to grow these chickens. Imagine losing had caused havoc at a resident’s chicken coop 250 chickens, which were almost ready for the in the village. The chickens belonged to local market, in two nights. I do not even know what businessman Mr Phineas Bilankulu. to do, but I am just hopeful the park will do Mr Louis Masango, who is the caretaker at something to compensate me. The loss is too the chicken business, said that he heard noises much and has brought my business to its knees.

My plea to the park is for them to keep their animals away from the people,” he said.

Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism spokesperson Mr Zaid Kalla said the department was aware of the leopard at Mtititi. “Our officials were on the ground after receiving a report that a leopard had killed almost 200 chickens. They went there to investigate the report. [They] tracked the leopard, heading in the direction of the Kruger National Park. The department, together with communal members, will be monitoring the leopard’s activities and decide on the management action to be taken,” he said.

Kalla further confirmed that a runaway buffalo was also spotted in the area a week ago. not in the least convinced of “In an attempt to put down the this argument and explained animal, a fatal bullet accidento the court that Mphephu tally went off and unintentionhad earned a considerable ally hit one of the KNP field income at all times, both as rangers. The incident happened traditional leader and from when the buffalo was charging what appeared to be donaat the officials,” Kalla said. tions made by other parties.

Mr Louis Masango from Mtititi village points at the dead The acting chief executive In 2015, when the first chickens after a leopard got to them. Photo supplied. officer of South African Nationloans were made, Mphephu al Parks (SANParks), Dumiswas receiving a tax-free salary outside that Saturday evening, but only saw the ani Dlamini, expressed his sadness and that of R1,126 million per year footprints of a leopard the next the morning. “I of the entire organisation at the tragic loss of from the government. This peeped through the small windows of the coop 36-year-old field ranger and dog handler Shando increased to R1,239 million in and saw the dead chickens. I also noticed that Mathebula, who died on 4 May. 2019. Mphephu’s income was the footprints had not left the premises. Out The exact circumstances and cause of the rather generously suppleof fear, I summoned the local rangers from the death are under investigation by the South Afrimented with payments from The former acting king of the Vhavenda, Toni Mphephu Kruger National Park, who responded swiftly. can Police and SANParks. companies such as Vele InRamabulana.

I asked them to bring their guns as I suspected that it [the leopard] was still inside the coop, but they did not take me seriously and said they wanted to inspect the place first. That was when the leopard made its escape. They fetched their living among them. “We are here keep quiet any longer while things “To our musicians we say: please

By Elmon Tshikhudo guns and tried to shoot it, but it jumped over the on a mission to call for peace and were not going right. “Let us all live compose songs that have construcfence and ran away,” he said.

Livhuwani Madadzhe, popularharmony between our communities together in harmony.” tive messages and do not feed our That was not the last time the leopard would ly known as SABC Livhu in the and the foreigner nationals who live Mulugana and Livhu have in people garbage without morals. visit the family, though. Masango said the entertainment arena, is regarded among us. We have watched with recent times been very critical of What future are we building for our leopard returned the following day and ate some as one of the most controversial disgust the bad treatment meted singer Makhadzi’s music and lyrics. children through that?” comedians in Vhembe. Years ago, out to our African brothers from he raised eyebrows and became other parts of Africa, who are being the talk of the town after he had treated badly, attacked, and killed allegedly faked his own mother’s by our fellow South Africans. We death and erected a tombstone are here to remind our brothers for her. However, all that has and sisters that we are one. We are changed. Today he is cementing all Africans, and we should enjoy his status as a man of the people the same rights. We are not saying who has already touched many we should allow undocumented lives. foreigners to cross the borders illegally. There should be order, but we Madadzhe has been involved in should live together as one,” he said.

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Former mayor Tshifhango gives in and steps aside

By Silas Nduvheni

Staff members of Munna Ndi Nnyi Men’s Forum show the muti they found buried around the premises. Photo: Elmon Tshikhudo.

Allegations of muti planting rock Munna Ndi Nnyi Men’s Forum across what they believed was muti buried in the ground at The natural order of things different spots. Among the seems to have been disturbed items that were apparently at the village of Lwamondo, found were small horns, stones outside Thohoyandou, as and fabrics normally used for strange stories continue to ritualistic purposes. emanate from it.

Ms Fulufhelo Tshikunde, This is the same village who works at the office, said where, only last week, this she was the one who first newspaper reported on a came across the items. “I was family who had exhumed the so shocked, I just froze and body of a deceased loved one called a colleague, Ms Tshililo with the hope that he would be Mamphodo, to witness what alive, only to find a doll inside I was seeing. There were red the coffin. Or so the family and yellow fabrics, which indimembers believe. cated that they were still new This week brings another and might have been put there shocking instance from the recently. The whole staff came, village as staff members at and we were all shocked and Munna Ndi Nnyi Men’s Forum afraid,” she said. and its founder, Mr Bardwell Ms Hulisani Mushoma, Mufunwaini, started accusing who was also present when each other of witchcraft. the disturbing find was made, On Tuesday, 10 May, the said she had no doubt that the situation at Munna Ndi Nnyi items were linked to an ongoMen’s Forum’s offices in Lwaing fight between the women mondo was tense with allegaand Mufunwaini. “I have never tions and counter-allegations. seen something like this in my Some of the women who life. This is scary. It is meant to work for the forum were drive us out and force us from apparently busy cleaning this premises, but we will not the yard when they came move, no matter the threats.

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We built this organization to where it is today, and no one will move us from here. We are convinced the Doctor* has something to do with this. He was seen lingering around the building with another man at night. He knows what is actually happening,” she said.

Mufunwaini was adamant that the whole incident was a setup. “I hired these women as volunteers, but now they have turned against me. There are so many bad things happening to me. The other day I found muti in my car, and I have been threatened with death. I know nothing about the muti found in the yard. They and their prophet set everything up to tarnish my name. They want me out of the organisation, which I started and built up.

I have put everything in the hands of God,” he said.

As things stand, no peace reigns in the organisation as the women threaten to spill more beans. *Mufunwaini received an honorary doctorate from Unisa in 2016.

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The embattled former major of Thulamela and now member of the mayoral committee (MMC) in the Vhembe District Municipality, Avhashoni Tshifhango, has finally written a letter to the Limpopo Provincial Committee of the ANC, stating that he will step aside.

Tshifhango’s announcement follows the decision by the ANC National Executive Committee (NEC) two weeks ago to amend the step-aside guidelines. Office bearers such as Tshifhango who are facing corruption and other charges must step aside while the court cases continue.

Tshifhango was arrested in connection with the VBS Mutual Bank fraud saga earlier this year. He appeared in court along with the suspended municipal manager of Thulamela Municipality, Hlengani Maluleke.

Tshifhango said he had been given until Friday, 6 May, to step aside. He did so and sent a letter to the PEC, because he is “a loyal member of the party”.

According to Tshifhango, his decision to step aside was in line with the new policy of the ANC. “I also made a follow-up as to whether the letter has reached the PEC and they confirmed that they have received it. I was appointed by the executive mayor of the Vhembe District in my position as MMC and I [would] like to know whether I also have to step aside from [this] position,” said Tshifhango.

Soviet Lekganyane, the secretary of the PEC In Limpopo, confirmed that they had received Tshifhango’s letter on Friday, 6 May. “It is up to the executive mayor in the Vhembe District to relieve Tshifhango of his duties as MMC. We also advice that, as loyal comrades of the movement, they abide with what the NEC has resolved,” said Lekganyane.

The acting executive mayor of the Vhembe District, Advocate Anderson Mudunungu, said earlier this week that he was about to go and

check with the regional office whether Tshifhango had sent a letter indicating that he would be stepping aside.

This week, uncertainty still existed whether Musina’s mayor, Godfrey Mawela, would step aside. Mawela was charged with assaulting Carris Munzhelele (25) during a drinking spree at a local tavern in Muswodi-Dipeni village on 26 February this year. Both Mawela and Munzhelele are residents of Muswodi-Dipeni village, just outside Musina.

Former Thulamela mayor and now member of the mayoral committee (MMC) for corporate services at VDM, Avhashoni Tshifhango.

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Smoke covers Musina as residents protest for water

By Bernard Chiguvare The border town of Musina was ablaze on Tuesday evening as residents burnt tyres and barricaded streets, including the N1 national road, protesting against chronic water shortages.

Speaking to Limpopo Mirror over the phone, community leader Binky Sefake said Musina residents living in townships had had no water for the past two days. No water was provided by way of tankers either. “We do not understand how the municipality expects us to live without water. Water is life. Without water, even for an hour, life stops. The most disturbing thing is there is water in town, but nothing at all in [the] townships,” said Sefake.

According to Sefake, protestors were burning tyres and singing at several striking points. This included the N1 and along the R572 road to Venetia mine. “We will only stop protesting when we have water in our townships,” said Sefake.

Another Musina resident, Sewani Kaunda, told Limpopo Mirror that the water crisis in Musina was man-made. “Musina is going to be on fire because of a man-made water crisis by the Vhembe District Municipality. Remember, they’re just closing our water provision willy-nilly while we are paying for water. Remember, Vhembe is not paying ESKOM [for]

electricity for pumping water at the pump station along the Limpopo River; no wonder Musina Municipality is owing ESKOM hundreds of millions [of ] rands,” said Kaunda.

Messages of irate township residents circulated on social media, stating that the Vhembe

the heading “We go for weeks without water” about Bergview and Matswale residents’ complaints about the lack of water.

In 2021, Groundup, under the heading “Musina residents say they have had enough of water outages”, reported that residents had temporarily closed Musina Municipality while protesting about water.

In previous reportage, the Vhembe District Municipality promised that water would be distributed by water trucks in affected communities.

Communities claim, however, that water was last delivered by truck last month. Vhembe also continuously blames the inconsistent water supply on the vandalism of infrastructure and that some boreholes along the Limpopo River were washed away during floods.

Musina residents tried to block the N1 again on Wednesday morning as travel warnings District Municipality was not were circulated on rural-safety treating Musina residents fairly. WhatsApp groups. The N1 reOne message read: “I see Mumained open, but reports were sina residents revolting about received that motorists had to inconsistent water supply. avoid the R572 Venetia road.

Please those who are responsible Police had been deployed in the just be aware and notify water area since Tuesday night. authority to take this seriously.”

At the time of our going to This is not the first time Mu- press, VDM spokesperson Mr sina residents have protested Matodzi Ralushai had yet to about a lack of water. Limpopo respond to media enquiries Mirror and Groundup have about the situation in Musidone several articles about na. A message did, however, the inconsistent water supply circulate that Musina Mayor in Musina and surrounding Godfrey Mawela was expected townships. In 2020, the Limto address residents later on Musina residents protested about water inconsistency by burning tyres along the N1 in the popo Mirror reported under Wednesday afternoon. border town on Tuesday night, 10 May. Photo from Musina Updates and Info Facebook page.

“We do not understand how the municipality expects us to live without water.

Water is life.

Without water, even for an hour, life stops.”

Collins Chabane’s former CFO also in the dock about VBS Bank’s looting

By Anton van Zyl The arrest of the former chief financial officer (CFO) of the Collins Chabane Municipality last week must have sent shivers down the spines of many of those involved in the looting of the VBS Mutual Bank.

The 56-year-old Eadie Makamu appeared in the Specialised Crimes Court in Palm Ridge, Gauteng, on Friday (6th). He was released on R2 000 bail, and the case was postponed to Monday, 9 May. On Monday, he was scheduled to appear alongside the former municipal manager of Collins Chabane Municipality, Charlotte Ngobeni.

Ngobeni was arrested in March last year on charges of corruption and contravention of the Municipal Financial Management Act (MFMA). She originally appeared alongside seven co-accused in the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in connection with the looting of VBS Mutual Bank.

Her co-accused included ANC Limpopo leader Danny Msiza, ANC-linked “businessman” Kabelo Matsepe and the former COO of the mutual bank, Robert Madzonga.

Ngobeni signed off on a R120 million investment with VBS on 21 October 2017. The State alleges that, in return, Ngobeni had received kickbacks from people accused of being part of

a racketeering enterprise, whose aim had been to swindle VBS Mutual Bank.

A forensic report commissioned by the province’s treasury department and released in March 2019 showed up numerous irregularities in the way the officials, as well as the political office bearers, had handled the VBS investment. Regulations were flouted and people who were appointed to perform an oversight role conveniently looked the other way.

The mayor at the time, Joyce Bila, denied that she had given consent for the R120 million investment. She said that the responsibility had been delegated to the MM and the chief financial officer (CFO) and she

had trusted them to do their jobs. Bila was sacked as mayor in December 2018. She is currently an ordinary councillor at Collins Chabane Municipality.

The CFO at the time when the investment was made, was Eadie Makamu. He admitted that no background checks were done after the proposal that the money be invested at VBS was made. He also did not ensure that the necessary credit checks were done. He seemingly also did not know that investing in a mutual bank was illegal.

An interesting fact that came out in the reports is that the MM had signed off on the investment while she was in hospital. Makamu could not explain how this was done.

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Ngobeni stated that the proposal to invest with VBS had been made by the municipality’s former CFO, Mr M Maite, along with Makamu. At that stage, Maite had been seconded to the municipality to assist the new CFO. On 18 September 2017, Makamu forwarded a recommendation to Ngobeni in which approval was sought for two short-term investments, one being at VBS. She approved the proposal a day later.

Another interesting aspect that came out of the reports is that VBS had already thanked the municipality for the investment on 15 September 2017, four days before the recommendation was approved.

The municipality had invested R120 million with VBS at an interest rate of 8,1%. When the term matured on 23 January 2018, the municipality tried to get the funds back, but to no avail. The bank was by then already cash-strapped, and all that Ngobeni and the other officials received were empty promises.

Makamu left Collins Chabane Municipality, but whether he had resigned or been forced to leave could not be established.

He was provisionally suspended in October 2018, along with Charlotte Ngobeni.

Ngobeni later received a “golden handshake” when she was offered a four-month parting salary.

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Old wounds reopened as Malamulele High School gets torched again a classroom where the school stored its feeding scheme’s groceries. The thieves The recent burglary and arson incicollected their loot, then set fire to dent at Malamulele High School has sections of the school before they took reopened old, still-unhealed wounds. off, probably to make sure that no trace In 2015, the school’s admin block of evidence was left behind. was burnt to the ground at the height of According to Limpopo police spokesviolent protests against the Thulamela person Col Mamphaswa Seabe, the Municipality, as angry Malamulele respolice were on routine patrol when they idents demanded having their own mu- came across the burning school. “The nicipality. Since then, the block has not school gates were locked, and the police been rebuilt; the ruin poses a constant broke the padlocks to gain entry to the reminder of that turbulent time. premises. The block where the princiLast Wednesday (4 May), at around pal’s office and staffroom were situated, 23:00, the school met its second misfor- was on fire. Further investigations tune when thieves cut through the fence revealed that one of the classrooms, and broke into the staffroom, where all where the food was being kept, was also the stationery, laptops, printers and oth- broken into. Food parcels were missing, er equipment were kept, as well as into and other groceries lay scattered over

the premises. The total value of the damaged property is not known at this stage,” he said.

In an interview with one of the local radio stations after the incident, the chairperson of the school governing body (SGB) at Malamulele High, Mr Noel Chauke, told the presenter that the school had suffered a low blow. “We are devastated and do not know why our school is being targeted. We have suspended all activities at the school and learners will only return to school on Monday, 9 May 2022,” he said.

Limpopo Department of Education MEC Polly Boshielo strongly condemned the incident, saying that those involved were enemies of development.

“Any damage to our infrastructure takes us backwards in our efforts to develop school infrastructure across the province. It unnecessarily adds to our backlog, and it is in this regard that we appeal to our communities to take care of these properties, meant to develop the future of their children. We call on the local community to assist the police in their investigations by coming forward with information,” said Boshielo. She said the school would be assisted by the district to catch up on the lost time.

A manhunt has since been launched for the unknown suspects. Seabi urged people with information that can assist the police to contact the investigating officer, Warrant Officer Mzamane Shivambu, on 082 319 9724, or the Crime Stop number 08600 The admin block at Malamulele High School that was destroyed in a fire during the 2015 municipal protests has still not been rebuilt and stands as a constant reminder 10111, their nearest police station, or the MySAPSApp. of the school’s misfortune. Photo: Elmon Tshikhudo.

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Tshililo Rambau of Mpheni, Block A, was fatally injured after running into traffic on the R578 road. Photo: Thembi Siaga.

Man who is chased dies after being hit by a car

By Thembi Siaga The police in Waterval are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 33-year-old man who died after being run over by a car. The incident occurred at Mpheni, on the R578 road from Elim to Louis Trichardt, on Sunday, 8 May. Tshililo Rambau of Mpheni Block A was allegedly pursued by an unknown man. He apparently ran away and tried to cross the road, right into the oncoming traffic, where he was hit by a car.

The family spokesperson,

Osborn Siebani, said they were devastated by the manner in which Rambau died. “One minute he was there and the next we heard that he was no more. It is heart-breaking,” he said.

The spokesperson for the Waterval police, Warrant Officer Rambau, confirmed the incident.

“The officers found him dead when they arrived at the scene at about 15:30. According to information received, the deceased was hit by a Toyota Corolla Sedan while being chased by another person,” he said.

Investigations around the incident are continuing.

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Nzhelele FM’s beloved “Nyamurovheni” laid to rest Funyufunyu, said Zwivhuya must have had a premonition about her The Vhembe region was deepdeath as she started telling her ly shocked by the news of the (Halatedzi) how things should death of Nzhelele FM presenter be run in the family, should she Zwivhuya Funyufunyu. The (Zwivhuya) not be there anymore.

25-year-old radio personality was “A few days before she passed on, admitted to hospital on Saturday, she told me to look after our father 30 April, and died the next day. and the rest of the family. Despite Zwivhuya became very popular her being so young, Zwivhuya was among listeners when she joined everything to the family. Out of Nzhelele FM, a community radio meagre resources she made sure station based in the Siloam area, in that things worked and stayed December 2020. She co-presented functional. Our hearts are broken. the Afternoon Drive Show, which She was a pillar that the family has become one of the most popular could rely on, and we cannot even shows at the station. imagine how life will be without her Her elder sister, Ms Halatedzi now. The support we are getting

By Elmon Tshikhudo

Nzhelele FM presenter Zwivhuya Funyufunyu passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, 1 May. Photo supplied.

Division at Tshuvhilwi village over support for “CPF gang” that received life sentences The chairperson of the concerned but now he has suddenly changed his group responsible for raising funds, Mr mind and distances himself from the The decision by the Limpopo High Ndivhuwo Mutshekwa, said that, after matter, which makes it hard for the Court in Thohoyandou to sentence several meetings, they had resolved to communities, parents and relatives who nine members of the Tshivhilwi raise funds for a legal representative wish to help the convicted members.

Community Policing Forum (CPF) to as they intended to lodge an appeal He said that they were hoping that the life imprisonment in February this regarding the harsh sentence of the nine case might be reviewed if they made year for the murder and kidnapping members. an appeal to lessen the sentence, so of Vhonani Sibara has left a division “We have already opened an account, that the members might return to their among some of Tshivhilwi’s residents. so that people can help donate funds, communities.

While some of the residents joined but we are worried that the traditional Tshilidzi Tshivhase, the wife of one the local concerned group to show leader of the village and the Vhakoma of the convicted members, Avhakholtheir support for the convicted men, are not granting permission for comwi Tshivhase, said that life was hard the local traditional leader and petty munities in these blocks to start paying without her husband at home as she headman (Vhakoma) do not seem to money. We are also worried about the and the children had no one to take care share their sentiments. fact that, since the village doesn’t have of them.

On 24 February 2014, members of the a CPF anymore, more crime is reportVhamusanda Luvhaivhai Tshivhase, Tshivhilwi CPF kidnapped Sibara for ed in the village and no one is willing the spokesperson for the Tshivhase being in possession of a cellphone that to volunteer to work as CPF member dynasty, said they had heard about the allegedly belonged to someone else. He anymore, because they are afraid to end dilemma at Tshivhilwi village. As a way was tied up and severely beaten and lat- up in prison like the other nine,” said forward, decided to call a meeting in the er succumbed to serious head injuries.

Mutshekwa. chief ’s kraal soon, where both parties The gang then went in search of another According to him, the traditional will have an opportunity to explain man they suspected, Thanziela Mailaleader of the village promised to assist their side, so that the matter would be nombe, whom they also kidnapped and after the gang members were sentenced, resolved amicably. assaulted but released later.

Following the incident, 12 people were arrested, of whom one turned state witness, while two died before the trial started.

Avhakholwi Tshivhase (40), Joko Mudzanani (51), Kuvhanganani Abraham Mudau (45), Ntshengedzeni Patrick Muthegu (49), Nthambeleni Obert Lukhwareni (52), Maanda Nephalama (27), Mpho Sidney Musundwa (29), Azwianewi Mphathele (40), Patrick Muthegu and Lufuno Khohomela From left to right are Ms Alugumi Mudzanani, Ms Mavis Nephalama, Ms Betty Lukhwareni were sentenced to life and Ms Tshilidzi Tshivhase - the family members of the nine gang members who were senimprisonment at the tenced to life imprisonment for taking part in the mob-justice incident at Tshivhilwi village. beginning of this year.

Photo: Silas Nduvheni.

By Silas Nduvheni

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from her circle of friends and the community has made us realise that she was no ordinary person. We are greatly consoled by this,” she said.

Nzhelele FM’s station manager, Mr Khathutshelo Ramugondo, described Zwivhuya’s death as an enormous loss to the station and the community. “She was a trusted employee who did not deviate from her work ethics. She was a good listener and was ready to learn new things all the time. She will be sorely missed by the staff and listeners who followed her,” he said.

Mr Takalani Tharaga, a colleague who welcomed her, trained her, and co-presented the Afternoon Drive Show with her, was at a loss for words when he heard of her demise. “Everyone at the station is devastated and thinking about her.

When she arrived at the station in December 2020, our station manager tasked me to train her, and we ended up co-presenting the Afternoon Drive Show together.

We transformed the programme into one of the best shows. We even earned new names from the listeners; she was called ‘Nyamurovheni’, while I was named ‘Baphanya’ Takalani Tharaga. I thank God for

the opportunity to work with her.

She will remain one of the most wonderful persons to work with.

May she rest in peace,” he said.

Saint Zwivhuya Funyufunyu was born at the village of Funyufunyu on 22 November 1997. She was the third-born daughter of Mr Ephraim Funyufunyu and the late Ms Sewela Funyufunyu. She started her primary education at Raliphaswa Primary School in 2004 and completed her Grade 12 at the Frank Ravele Secondary in 2010.

Driven by the hunger to be well equipped academically, she enrolled at IQ College, where she studied business administration. She joined Nzhelele FM as a trainee presenter and ended up co-presenting one of their most popular shows. While at Nzhelele FM, she felt the urge to study further and enrolled at the Vhembe TVET College’s Tshisimani branch.

Zwivhuya is survived by her father, Ephraim Funyufunyu, her elder sister Halatedzi, and her younger twin siblings, sister Orifha and brother Unarine. As a royal member, she was buried at the Funyufunyu sacred burial grounds on Friday evening, 6 May.

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Muloshi Trevor shares the message of Love

By Thembi Siaga Trevor Muloshi wants to use his gospel music to share his message of the greatness of God’s love. The emerging Gospel singer is set to debut his single track, called Elelwa (Remember), on all streaming platforms before the end of this month.

The 26-year-old artist was born Trevor Maposa in Mushiru village, outside Thohoyandou. “I just finished recording my single track at the Thili Production Studio. The song is dedicated to my fans in Christ, not to forget what the Lord has done for them and reminding them to thank the Lord for it,” he said.

He began his musical journey at the tender age of 13. “In 2013, I moved to the Holiness Church, led by Bishop Nemavhoini, in Lukalo village.

This is where I developed my talent to the level where I started to have an interest in recording music,” he said.

So far, Muloshi has released three songs, namely Vha tshe hone Yehova, Esina tshivhi and Nga malofha rine rochidzwa.

His passion for gospel music

was inspired by local gospel musician Thili Maulema and the late gospel star, Mpho Victor “Regalo” Gangashe.

“Music helps me a lot in my life. As a worshipper, I have to play my role in the kingdom of God. Even though I have not made any incentives from my talent, I’m looking forward to getting my music to the people out of my love for worshipping,” he said.

His adoration for music was ignited by the reactions he got from church members. “The reaction that people had towards my voice when I sang in church and at wedding ceremonies sharpened my interest. Many people Upcoming gospel artist Trevor wanted to know if I had Muloshi aims to utilise his gospel my own music, so that music to share his message of the they could support me. I significance of God's love for his ended up seeing it as an children. Photo supplied. opportunity to send out God’s message,” he said.

He explained some of the affordability of good rethe challenges he encountered cording studios and producers. so far. “To make it in the music If you do not have any source industry is not an easy task. of income, it can be straining to There are challenges such as get a song done,” he said.

Clay allows Mudau to make a living from her creativity

By Kaizer Nengovhela Ms Johanna Mudau of Mukondeni village has found solace in making clay pots.

Not only does this trade allow her to be creative, but it also enables her to make a living for herself in a time when poverty is rife – especially in the rural areas.

Taking matters into her own hands, Mudau taught herself this skill until she became the full-fledged clay

pot maker she is today.

“How could I sit around and watch my children live in poverty? We are all gifted in some way or another, but some people are just too lazy to use their brains to make ends meet,” she says. She explains how she suddenly found herself in the clay-pot industry. “I initially thought of buying flowerpots to sell, but I did not have money to start up. It quickly came to my mind that I can make my own flowerpots to sell,

i with her beautiful, Johanna Mudau of Mukonden Nengovhela. sturdy clay pots. Photo: Kaizer

and that is where my clay business originated from.”

Mudau makes flowerpots, bowls, containers, and many other items. The trick, she says, is knowing where to get the clay and how to prepare it. She carries the clay, which she collects from the bushes several kilometres from her home, on top of her head, as she does not have another means of transporting it.

Using the traditional method of making and baking the clay, she starts the slow process of kneading the clay, coiling it into pots and shaping it.

“After making the desired products, I collect firewood and cow dung from the bushes for heating the clay products. I heat them for the whole night in a special hole that I dug at my home. I then wait for it to cool down before I do the final touches with paint.”

This might sound simple enough, but Mudau says a lot of patience is required. The industry itself, she says, has its own challenges.

“This is an informal business that does not guarantee any income.

I sometimes go for two months without a single customer.”

As things stand, she is looking for someone to help her market her products, so that people all over the country can get to know her work.

Those who wish to support her business can call her at 072 875 3374.

Sometimes all you need is a splash of colour!

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Jahno Muller (1st 5km) who you once again to Archer planned to do the 1,6km, but Paint Centre for the prize there was no stopping him voucher! We received more and he ran on to win the than 700 squares, and these 5km, and Selaotswe Tlhakuli will be very kindly made into (1st 8km) who ran the last blankets by Janet Parkin, to 2km with his baby on his hip. be raffled or sold. Thank you The top senior was Brian Peli so much to each person who (8km). participated and donated,” “Thank you too to everyone said Alicia. who set up a stall at the Farmer’s Market and all the patrons who came to support the vendors,” said Alicia. She also congratulated Kyla Delport, who won their Crochet & Knitting ComSelaotswe Tlhakuli won the 8km petition with a Mutt Colour Run on Sat urday. The whopping 300 last 2km of the race he ran with his squares. “Thank baby on his hip. Photo sup plied.

The SPCA Louis Trichardt thanked everyone who joined and supported their second Mutt Colour Mile on Saturday, 7 May, held in conjunction with their monthly Farmer’s Market.

“We had such a blast – Special thanks to all our volunteers, we could not have pulled it off without you! Thank you so much to Anel Roets for making sure it was another successful and FUN event for the year; we look forward to hosting the next one very soon! So, keep watching our page for future dates,” said the SPCA’s Alicia Thomas.

Thomas thanked all those who had donated prizes and/ or made cash contributions towards the Mutt Colour Mile run.

One of the teams who entered for the local They included SPCA’s Mutt Colour Run on Saturday.

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The dressmaker from Elim Ethel Ramalira makes traditional attire. Photo: Kaizer Nengovhela.

By Kaizer Nengovhela Ethel Ramalira, a resident at Mpheni Block B1 in Elim, has never been formally employed, but she has managed to raise her children and feed her family on the income she generates from making traditional outfits.

As a dressmaker Ethel creates, customises and personalises both men’s and women’s clothing. While customers stand in line for her traditional Venda (Minwenda), Tsonga and Pedi attire, she also makes the most beautiful wedding dresses and outfits for parties and other social events. Her reputation has grown to such an extent that her customers include high-profile members

of the local community.

She was taught to make traditional attire by her late mother, Elinah Mulaudzi, but never thought it would be enough to put food on her table. Now it provides more than just that, because she truly enjoys doing this. “I decided to come to Elim because there is more exposure here than in my rural village. I meet different customers on a daily basis, and this encourages me to work hard to satisfy their needs.”

Her prices range between R250 and R1 500, depending on the size desired by the customer.

Ethel is a happy woman, since her dreams had turned into reality. “I would like to

teach the youth and other unemployed people in the village this skill to help them earn a living too. To those who still say there are no jobs, they have to think twice because they have the ability to become their own bosses. Success is based on a positive attitude and hard work,” she said.

She urges community members to preserve their cultural attire for future generations. “Minwenda is part of the Venda traditional attire, and I encourage people to wear them and show off their true identity. We must not be ashamed; no other nation will promote our culture for us.”

Those who want to place orders can call her at 076 807 9946.

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13 MAY 2022 9

Art & Entertainment

Phalaphala FM welcomes Shudufhadzo Radzilani publishes his special collection of poems Mahosi

By Kaizer Nengovhela

Thomas Radzilani published his sixth book, a collection of poems, called Gwala la Covid-19. Photo supplied.

Thomas Radzilani of Phiphidi is an introspective motivational speaker, hilarious master of ceremonies and a respected author, and he has just published his sixth book – a collection of poems, called Gwala la Covid-19.

Radzilani never considered himself a writer, but he recalls that he had always been a reader from a very young age. “I just started to write words down that were very inspiring to me,” he said.

For him, poetry is the best way to express one’s feelings and thoughts, and even to share memories about good or bad days gone by. “Poetry to me is a way to connect with the

world and share the way I see the world and what I think of what I see. Most importantly, poetry allows one to be honest and speak from the heart. Poetry can be used to inspire and ignite thinking in another direction and hence enrich our lives,” he said. “Most people think poetry should be some big words that ordinary people can’t understand. I believe it should be relevant to the ordinary man.”

Radzilani has published five of his own books over the years, namely Ingredients of Life (2003), Muungo wa Mahovhohovho a Guvhukuvhu (2011), Echoes of a Waterfall (2014), Govha la Tshanowa (2017), and On This Rock I will build my Church (2018).

He has learnt that success does not so much depend on intelligence as resilience.

“Most people must keep doing what they love to do most, again and again, until they get it right.”

He encourages people who identify themselves as writers to not only write for themselves, but to write for the reader as well. “A book is not just a milestone or legacy, it is a work of art.

The world awaits your sense of style, your perspective on life,” he said.

Radzilani conveyed his deep gratitude to his family, friends and everyone who helped and supported him in reaching his goal and getting his poem collection published. He can be reached on Tel 083 419 0042.

Ndou nominated for Best Rhumba album award Bernard Tshibemuda Ndou believes and has applied to his own life. This may very well also be the reason why he was recently nominated as contender in the Best Rhumba Album category in the 2022 Amaqha-

wanentaba Music Awards.

Amaqhawanentaba FM, an onConsistently spending time on line radio station based at Orange what one likes best always pays Grove in Gauteng, launched the dividends. At least, this is what awards last year with the intention composer, songwriter, guitarist, to honour South African artists for dancer and singer from Musina their contribution to the arts industry.

Ndou (37) will be battling it out with 15 other fellow rhumba musicians.

For him, being nominated for such an award is the first step, and he is crossing his fingers that the outcome will be good. “I always aim to produce good music that will entertain listeners when they hear it on the radio.

With a little help from the fans, I ard Tshibemuda Ndou Bern ician mus ba rhum l loca own Well-kn e nam e (stag uda might just take this bem Tshi dlife Har (in black T-shirt) and his son, performance. Photo a award home, so ng duri e stag the e shar u) Ndo Hansoman Style please send in your lied. supp votes,” he said.

Ndou started

By Bernard Chiguvare

Botswana, here I come! radio stations as well as in public places, like taxi ranks and Only two months have passed pubs. I couldn’t believe my ears since Mpho Majiga presented when I was informed that I his hot disco album, called was booked for the disco night I’m back, to the world, and gig at Easy Come Easy Go in the artist is already riding the Serowe village. I am so happy crest of success. The album that the people from Botswana was released at the end of recognise my music, despite March this year in honour of the fact that this album is only late disco icon Dan Tshanda. two months old,” he said.

In Limpopo Mirror’s preMajiga said that working vious interview with Majiga, with the late Tshanda had he referred to his particularly taught him what Botswana’s huge following in Botswamusic lovers needed. “We na, where Dan Tshanda was used to perform in Botswana regarded a hero. I’m back was with Dan Tshanda, but I was so well received that Majiga playing musical instruments was invited to perform live at for him. I never thought that the Easy Come Easy Go Bar in I would one day return to Serowe village, Botswana, on Botswana as a solo artist, pro28 May this year. moting my own music. People Serowe village is Botswana’s from Botswana still love disco largest trade and commercial music, and I believe my album village. “I received reports that hit the shelves at the right my album was doing exceptime. They need something tionally well in Botswana, new after we have lost an icon receiving massive airplay on like Dan Tshanda.”

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He said he will be representing all South Africans when he goes - especially the people from Vhembe. “Although some of the songs are in English, I will popularise Tshivenda songs because I know that people from Botswana love our language and culture.

There is nothing more fulfilling than going out there, fully knowing that you carry the hopes of your people on your shoulders.

I promise my fans that it will be a memorable performance that the people of Botswana will never forget, especially as it takes place at Serowe,” he said.

his music career in his teens when, in 2004, he rubbed shoulders with successful Zimbabwean musicians in Johannesburg. From that time on he has never let rhumba fans down. He has his own band, called Bernard Tshibemuda & Uvuwa na u ima express. His wife, Zwodangani Anikie Kwinda (stage name Faneli) and his son, Hardlife Tshibemuda (stage name Hansoman Style Ndou) are also members of his band. Zwodangani is the band’s drum beater, backing vocalist and dancer, and she can also play a little bit of rhythm guitar, while Hardlife is on bass guitar, backing vocals and chanting.

His music is often played on local radio stations (Musina FM, Phalaphala FM, Makhado FM, Nzhelele FM, and Vuwani FM), as well as on the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC). In March this year, Ndou released his sixth album, called Utikedzana (which means to support each other). For more information, contact Ndou on 073 109 3489.

The Phalaphala FM news crew have added a new voice to their team with the recent appointment of Shudufhadzo Mahosi.

Mahosi is a skilled and enthusiastic bulletin writer, with previous experience in both radio and television. He started his schooling at Lupedze Primary in Mashau and completed Grade 12 at Vhafamadidi High.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in media studies from the University of Venda. His professional career commenced at Hlanganani FM in 2012.

Early in 2016, he joined Tshwane TV, where he worked for seven months before he joined SABC TV that same year as a bulletin writer for the Tshivenda News on SABC 2.

At Phalaphala FM, he currently works as a newsreader, radio presenter and producer of the station’s current affairs programme, Ndevhetsini.

His career aspiration is to have a long-term relationship with the corporation, climbing the corporate ladder through hard work and dedication. He explained that a great deal of his inspiration came from former Phalaphala FM newsreaders, such as Fhatuwani Calvin Munyangane and the late Mbulungeni Mafenya Mphaphuli.

“I fell in love with radio during my high school days, listening to the best newsreaders at Phalaphala FM. Since then I have known that was what I wanted to do, because it is a good career. I have always been passionate about radio,” he said.

“My goal is to end up working at bigger radio stations and become the best newsreader that I could possibly be, but I have to put in the hard work. Dreams come true if you put more effort into them and believe that the sky is the limit.”

When asked what qualities a radio presenter should have, he said: “Be authentic, because people love to listen to presenters who are genuine, and be proud of who you are and where you come from. You must be creative and know how to manage time.”

He encouraged all those who are interested in breaking into the media industry to study and acquire a tertiary qualification in the field.

“You need to be a people’s person and must be able to communicate your thoughts, ideas and information clearly and concisely - both in writing and orally - and follow those who are already in the industry and do research to learn more.”

Local disco music star Mpho Majiga will be performing in Botswana later this month. Photo supplied.

Phalaphala FM’s new newsreader and currentaffairs producer, Shudufhadzo Mahosi. Photo supplied.

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10 13 MAY 2022

Ha-Mashamba’s little ones plant baobab trees to grow for many more centuries such as Kumon Makhado and Mulisawashu Early Learning Centre.

The Mulisawashu Early Learning The Baobab Champion starter kits Centre at Ha-Mashamba village that were distributed each contained has something that very few other five planting bags; a sachet containing small schools have – an own baobab 15 baobab seeds (three seeds per plantnursery. ing bag) and a booklet with informaThe beautiful little pre-school, not tion about baobabs and the projects of far from Elim, is one of the particithe Baobab Foundation. pants in the Baobab Champion project The weather at Ha-Mashamba of the Zoutpansberger and Limpopo village seems to be perfect for the little Mirror newspapers. The aim of the baobab trees and a couple of dozen of project is to raise awareness about bao- the seeds have germinated, much to bab trees and to teach children more the excitement of the children. When about this unique plant. the school was visited last Thursday, The project was made possible, the “baobab garden” stood proudly on thanks to a donation by the family of the side of the colourful classrooms. the late Frans van der Merwe and in The pre-school is the brainchild of conjunction with Dr Sarah Venter’s W/O Forster Rambau and his wife, Baobab Foundation. Four schools from Mercy. They realised the need for a Louis Trichardt are taking part, but pre-school facility in the Ha-Mashamadditional “starter packs” were also ba area. “The name of the school is a provided to smaller learning centres combination of our two children, MuliBy Anton van Zyl

Handing over a certificate in acknowledgemant of the sacrifices that Dr Ndivhuho Ndwambi (second from right) has made are, from left to right, Mr Gwati Tshamano, Cllr Azwinndini Maganu, Ms Suzan Muneri and Mr Godfrey Ndou. Photo: Elmon Tshikhudo.

“Heroes” of Shayandima honoured for their efforts to develop the country to mind, although they are only two in a long list of people who contribShayandima Township is one of uted immensely to the development the first and oldest townships of the township and conscientising built in the Vhembe region. Over the province politically. time, the township, better known In honouring and celebrating as Shayas Mavhoneni, has protheir lives, the Maxwell Motsamai duced professionals and leaders ANC branch, chaired by Mr Gwati from various spheres of life.

Tshamano, hosted a ceremony to When one talks of politics, names acknowledge the contributions such as ANC strategist Mr Joel Net- these individuals have made within shitenzhe and member of parliathe community. The ceremony was ment Ms Josephine Tshivhase come held at Lurenzheni Primary School on Saturday, 30 April.

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sa and Washu, which literally translated means ‘God is for us’,” explained Forster Rambau.

The school’s slogan, “Our passion – their future”, reflects the couple’s commitment to making a change in their society. Currently, 44 children are enrolled at the school and the classes vary from Grade R to Grade RRR. The medium of teaching is English, which is also quite unique in the area.

The baobab trees will form part of the school for quite some time. The trees will continue to grow in their planting bags for the next year or two.

Once they become too big for the bags, the baobab trees can then be planted, either at the school or at the homes of the children.

Because baobab trees can become hundreds of years old, these little plants will in all probability outlive the school and its little ones.

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where I have also drilled a borehole. To make things easier, I registered with the SA Boerboktelersvereniging (Boer Goat Breeders’ Society), so that I can also acquire more information from the people who have been in the industry for years.”

To date, Ncube has 18 breeding goats - 16 does (female) and two billy goats (male). “I bought the goats from registered stud breeders. Besides the 18 goats, I also have 10 indigenous goats, which totals 28 goats on my smallholding. I have demarcated six camps where I keep the stock according to their type.”

He has Boerbok, Red Kalahari, Savannah Gold and indigenous goats. One of his camps is a treatment area where he keeps the new stock for seven days to make sure they are cleared of any sickness before they are mixed with the other goats.

Ncube advises people not to give up on their dreams. “My target is to have at least 150 goats before the end of this year. I know I will achieve this goal because I have the capacity to do it and I believe in myself. The most important thing is to love what you do,” he said.

While goat stud breeding is not exactly a common practice among young African farmers, Tsepo Ncube of Musina has taken a giant leap to venture into this terrain, despite not having formal training.

Ncube has never done any form of stock farming before, but his love of animals and determination to succeed in the unknown are the things that motivate him to try what other people think is too difficult.

“I want to challenge my fellow brothers and sisters out there. Anything is possible as long as one loves what he does. When I was doing my research, many people told me that stud breeding is not an easy thing, but I decided not to listen to them because I know what I am capable of. Even successful farmers started small like what I am doing, and I believe that one day I will be counted among the best in the country.”

Ncube always wanted to have his own farming business, but did not have enough money to start. “I saved what I could from the little I got from my printing and advertising business, and in February this year, I decided to start with stud breeding on a two-hectare piece of Aspiring stud breeder Tsepo Ncube with one of his breeder billy goats. land in Campbell, Musina,

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Residents must apply before 30 June to receive indigent subsidies ernment, we understand that satellite office, Extension 10 we have consumers who need SAPS satellite office, Harper, Musina’s mayor, Cllr our services but are unable to Campbell and municipal offices Nkhanedzeni Godfrey Mawe- pay for the full services due to in Musina Town and Madimbo la, has called upon unemthe fact that they are low-inThusong Centre. In the rural ployed South Africans and come earners. Each beneficiary areas, designated ward-comthose who fall in the lower-in- of the municipality’s indigent mittee members are in all come group to register for policy receives 6 kilolitres of the villages and community free municipal services. water, 55 kilowatts of electricity members are urged to contact and 100% free sewer and refuse these ward councillors for more Registration for this benefit removal services every month. information. opened on Monday, 9 May, so Indigent people are those Applicants must bring along that the registered beneficiaries whose joint family monthly a copy of their ID, as well as can start to receive services income is R3 820 or less.” a copy of their spouse’s ID (if as soon as the new municipal The municipality has made married), copies of dependents’ financial year commences on 1 registration points available, so birth certificates, a recent July 2022. The closing date for that community members do municipal account, electricity registration is 30 June this year. not have to travel long distances meter number, proof of income Upon successful registration, to register. The registration in the form of a payslip or bank beneficiaries will receive a points include Matswale Clinic, statement, and a sworn affidavit quota of free electricity, water, Nancefield Gym, Nancefield if the applicant is unemployed. sewer and refuse-removal serand Skoonplaas municipal Those who receive social grants vices every month. More than offices, Matswale municipal must also provide proof thereof.

3 000 beneficiaries are currently benefitting from these services.

According to Mawela, the municipality has budgeted R4 million for the purpose of subsidising indigent community members.

“We urge people to make full use of this opportunity because there will be no extension of applications beyond the closing date. This is in line with our indigent policy that Musina Mayor Cllr Nkhanedzeni Godfrey Mawela encouraged indigent has been approved community members to register for free municipal services. by council. As govMusina News

Some of the people who attended the PHC Tshitereke special function. From left to right are Florah Ramugondo, Evyln Mphaga, Tendani Matodzi and Tshimadzo Matshusa. Photo: Ndivhuwo Musetha.

PHC branch honours the grannies

By Ndivhuwo Musetha The Pentecostal Holiness Church (PHC) of South Africa’s Tshitereke branch has paid tribute to the grandmothers who played a leading role in the churches or Christianity.

The leader of the PHC branch in Tshitereke, Pastor Ntshavheni Manena, handed certificates and warm blankets to 15 grannies, all over the age of 70, during a special church service held on Sunday.

Pastor Manena’s wife, Mu-

danalo Manena, delivered the sermon of the day, preaching about love for church members, families and relatives.

She said church members must love one another, so that they can be a good example to the community.

Among the grannies who were honoured were Azwinndini Anna Mabuli, a dedicated nurse working at Donald Frazer Hospital. Pastor Manena said honouring Mabuli in recognition of her commitment to serving patients at the hospital was important.

“Many of us grew up under

the strict guidance of Christianity, where we did not stray because we feared God. These grannies and others who are not here played a big role in making sure that we became the good men and women that we are today.

“It is for these reasons that we must honour them while they are still alive instead of waiting for their death, where we would then give long speeches during their memorials and funerals whilst they could not hear or see anything,” said Pastor Manena.

An open letter to Phalaphala FM Africanist ideology, Maponga is not our role model neither is he an expert about the culture Those of us who are in the and tradition of the Vhavenda media space, we rarely criticise nation. We also do not want to each other in public. In most impose him through Phalaphacases, the criticism is always la FM as a role model for our coming from those outside the kids. media space.

If my views about MaponHowever, I feel compelled ga qualifies me to be labelled to criticise our radio station xenophobic, let it be!

- Phalaphala FM. Yes, you do Do we really have to remind not need to be a rocket scientist those in management at to see that Phalaphala FM is Phalaphala FM that the SABC failing to advance the public in- is a National Key Point? terests of its listeners -who are It can’t be correct to reduce mostly the Vhavenda nation. our radio station to the level For reasons known to of being the playing ground themselves, on Sunday May 8, of ZANU-PF people who 2022, Phalaphala FM gave a collapsed their country with questionable foreign nationtheir outdated Pan Africanist al – a Zimbabwean citizen philosophy.

Joshua Maponga, free airtime Now, we want to make it to lecture the Vhavenda nation clear that anyone at Phalaphala about ‘Vhurereli ha hashu’. Can FM management who view you believe it!

Maponga as their role model, It is shocking how Phalapha- should invite him to their famila FM gave Maponga free ly gatherings. airtime, despite him known as Imagine switching on your someone who do not respect radio and hearing the voice of the rule of law in this country.

Maponga, who together with Remember, this is the foreign his other ZANU-PF gangs, national who is yet to dispute think that as South Africans, the allegations that he was we are not educated. in South Africa illegally and Some of us who are outside allegedly used a fraudulent ID. the Vhembe District, we rely Truth be told, even if Mapon- on Phalaphala FM in terms of ga was in the country legally, he educating our kids to learn how did not deserve to be given free to speak their mother tongue airtime, for the simple reason - Tshivenda. We know that it that his umbilical cord fell on is the right thing to encourage the other side of the Limpopo them to listen to Phalaphala River.

FM all the time, as it actually Back in his country of origin, helps them to grow up being I doubt if the great journalist, proud of their identity.

Geoffrey Nyarota considers However, if Phalaphala FM Maponga as one of the reliable wants to continue to serve their sources of information. own selfish interests by giving With his irrelevant Pan foreign nationals like MaponMufuniwa (Nthambeleni) Gabara writes:

ga free airtime at the station to spew his hogwash, we will listen to other radio stations. It should be our responsibility to protect our kids from Maponga’s poisonous ideology.

We know that at the SABC there is a charter that the corporation must comply with. In terms of the charter, the SABC must encourage the development of South African expression by providing in South African official languages, a wide range of programming that reflects South African attitudes, opinions, ideas, values and artistic creativity; display South African talent in education and entertainment programmes; offers a plurality of views and a variety of news, information and analysis from a South African point of view.

Now, the question is whose interests was Maponga advancing at Phalaphala FM? Did the station gain more listeners by giving Maponga free airtime?

For Phalaphala FM to feature on the top ten radio stations list, they must do what one of their legendary presenters, Vho-Mpho Nefale used to boast about while live on air … that “we believe in in-depth journalism … and we give our listeners more of what they want and less of what they don’t.”

Phalaphala FM is not the playground of those whose umbilical cords fell outside the Vhembe District if not South Africa.

- Mufuniwa (Nthambeleni) Gabara is a resident of Tshimbupfe, but who is currently based in Gauteng.

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Sewage spills make life unbearable, complain Makhado Park residents who resides at Makhado Park, said that, during the recent For more than six years now, summer rains, the drains overresidents of Makhado Park flowed, and the sewage ended in Louis Trichardt have had up in their homes. “It was a to endure a persistent sewtotal mess! I am confused now. age spillage that has formed This lack of service delivery a permanent, foul-smelling tells us to open our eyes. It’s dam in Troupant Street, and hard for us in Makhado Park. I the community members feel like vomiting every time I blame the municipality for try to eat,” he said indignantly. neglecting to sort out the “It has been like this for years. problem.

We have tried to engage the Residents say they had municipality, but they merely complained about the same ignore us. We are really sufferthing to the Makhado Munici- ing. The stench is affecting our pality and the Vhembe District health.”

Municipality (VDM) time and Another resident, Mr again over the past six years, Collen Maiyiane, said that the but with no help forthcoming. constant sewage spills caused They believe that the smell wastewater to end up in from this raw sewage alone is their yards and damage their a health hazard to them and properties. “Every time we are their children. faced with the same challenge Mr Nkhangweni Mudau, of an overflowing drain. I

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believe that it is a sign that not all necessary measures and precautions are taken by the municipal workers to ensure safety and efficient service to our community. Our health is compromised as well as our children’s safety. We want the municipality to come and assist us before it is too late.

It is really bad. We have to keep the windows closed to keep the smell and the flies out. When it is hot, I go out and pour disinfectant over the yard, just to contain the smell.

It has really been hell to live like this,” Maiyiane said.

VDM spokesperson Mr Matodzi Ralushai said they had dispatched technicians to Makhado Park. “We will get to the bottom of the problem and hope it will be dealt with once and for all,” he said.

The sewage spill in Troupant Street in Makhado Park has formed a permanent, foul-smelling dam. Photo: Kaizer Nengovhela.

Department launches vaccination campaign to halt FMD in Vhembe

By Silas Nduvheni

herself during the launch of the campaign at the Shakadza dipping tank, said she was confident that the measures that were being carried out would help in combating FMD and bring a halt to the spreading of the disease.

Ndalane lauded communal cattle farmers in Shakadza for joining hands with the department and for their cooperation in bringing their livestock to be vaccinated. She did, however, caution farmers whose animals have been placed in quarantine, not to move them as that could have dire repercussions.

She warned that farmers who were caught moving their cattle from restricted areas would be

prosecuted.

One of the small-scale cattle farmers from Shakadza village, Mr Pandelani Siani, was very impressed with the department’s efforts to vaccinate their livestock against FMD to block the further spread of the disease.

Siani (41) has 17 heads of cattle. “We used to suffer when the dipping tank in our village was closed because, as rural smallscale farmers, we don’t have enough money to buy medicine to treat our cattle for ticks. Life is changing for the better for us here now, as we will be able to bring our cattle to get dipped every Friday morning,” he said.

The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development launched a vaccination campaign on Wednesday, 4 May, following the recent outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in certain areas of Limpopo.

More than 400 cattle were vaccinated for FMD at the Shakadza dipping tank after cases of the disease were reported in Mangaya village, not far from Shakadza village. The spokesperson for the department, Joshua Kwapa, said that they had to take precautionary measures before the disease spread to Shakadza and villages in the surrounding Niani area.

According to Kwapa, the vaccination programme at Shakadza was also aimed at revitalising the Shakadza dipping tank, which had been abandoned since 2018.

Many small-scale cattle farmers suffered the consequences when the tank was closed.

The MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development Nandi Ndalane watches as Nandi Ndalane, who also vaccinated the first cattle get vaccinated at the Shakadza dipping tank. Photo: Silas Nduvheni. some of the cattle

Elim centre’s deputy chairperson of the public service committee (PSC), Mr Patrick Mashau, addressing residents and mall workers after meeting with the Njaka Njaka tribal authority and the mall management on Tuesday, 10 May. Photo: Thembi Siaga.

Total shutdown at Elim mall

By Thembi Siaga Elim Mall’s doors remained shut from 08:00 to 15:10 on Tuesday morning, 10 May, while residents from Elim and surrounding areas blocked the entrances. The protestors complained about alleged unpaid salaries for workers at the mall’s extension group 3. The protestors also demanded that the mall management strike a balance between employing outsiders and locals.

The protesters claimed that the mall did not keep to their promise to ensure that 70 to 80% of workers employed be from the local communities, or that a good working environment between the contractor and his labourers would be maintained.

While the entrances were being kept closed, the mall’s public service committee (PSC) members were called to the tribal office for a meeting with the Njaka Njaka tribal authority and the mall’s management.

The leader of Elim’s Mpheni

Development Forum, Mr Walter Mabasa, explained that, during the mall’s establishment, the local people had had high expectations of getting employment opportunities.

“Our people had hopes and beliefs that this mall would one day assist the triple challenges of employment, equality and conducive environment. They continue to be customers, but get no job opportunities,” he said.

Mr Patrick Mashau, deputy chairperson of the PSC, accused the construction owner in charge of extending the mall of mistreating his labourers.

“It is alleged that he mistreats his employees and fired some unlawfully,” he said.

After the problem-solving meeting, Mashau said they had come up with a resolution, namely that the mall management must establish a labour desk to intervene in all labour-related issues. “We are going to implement a labour desk at the mall, which will control the issue of employment and the way shops operate from tomorrow [Wednesday, 11

May 2022]. Shop managers will have to consult with the labour desk before they employ anyone and the labour desk will have its own policy,” he said.

One of the local job seekers, Nyembeni Tshivhule, said she was optimistic that the labour desk would assist in creating a balance in recruitments. “It is very hard to find employment and we are all trying, with no luck. I’m hopeful to see the proposed idea of a labour desk to tackle the balance of employing people from this area and outside,” she said.

According to the centre’s manager, Mr Owen Maphanga, most people working at shopping centres are employed by the retailers and not the centre itself. “We have always gone to great lengths to encourage the retailers to employ the local workforce as far as possible,” he said.

He said the matter of unpaid salaries for labour was under investigation. “We will endeavour to resolve it by the end of this month. We do not tolerate any form of racism, violence or malpractice,” he said.

SAFA should pay us R1 million in grants, complains Vhembe region as a contributing factor. He pay the regions their monthly said that SAFA had even grants because of the finanThe SAFA Vhembe Regionissued a communique to the 54 cial burden. He said that the al Football Association has regions at some stage, asking regions found believing their joined the other regions that for the scrapping of the grants mother body difficult, adding are calling for the national owed, dating from before that SAFA had paid more than football governing body the outbreak of the Covid-19 half a million in honorariums (South African Football Aspandemic. to their executive members over sociation or SAFA) to refrain The outspoken football the years, while at the same from withholding the grant administrator said that most of time claiming to be financially monies they owe the regional the regions, including Vhemunstable. He again accused the associations. be, had vehemently refused to national structure of acting like During an interview with the scrap the debts. According to a dictatorship and bullying the general-secretary of the SAFA Muneri, his region was already regional bodies.

Vhembe Regional Association, deep in the red Mr Eric Muneri, he accused before the outbreak the mother body of what he for the pandemic. described as gross dishonesty.

He explained that According to Muneri, his his association was association is owed around R1 failing to meet its million, emanating from the set goals regarding monthly grants for the period the development starting from the 2018/19 socof football in the cer season to date. He said that region. the whole saga started when Muneri has SAFA told the regions in the further revealed 2018/19 soccer season that it that SAFA had would not be possible for them recently told the to pay the regions the monthly regions that they grants because of financial had generated an constraints. amount of around According to Muneri, the R8 million in the association continued to withpast season, while, hold the grant payments for the on the other hand, regions in the two subsequent they claimed not to The general-secretary of SAFA Vhembe, soccer seasons, citing Covid-19 be in a position to Mr Eric Muneri. Photo supplied.

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14 13 MAY 2022

TTM beat Uthongathi 1-0 in Glad Africa league match

By Kaizer Nengovhela Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila (TTM) were too strong when they beat Uthongathi FC 1-0 in their important GladAfrica league match played at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Sunday. By collecting the vital three points, TTM managed to survive the relegation axe.

The game was a balanced affair, but Uthongathi created more early scoring opportunities. TTM started to demonstrate their rough skills in

the first half, but the referee calmed the situation down by reprimanding Nicolus Motloung of TTM with a yellow card.

The keeper of TTM, Gershin Kock, made his presence felt in the 14th minute. Uthongathi were awarded a free kick just outside the box. Kagiso Shezi unleashed from the set piece, and Gershin Kock impressed even the opponents when he executed a brilliant save.

A defender of Uthongathi, Thato Mohlome, was lucky to get away with a yellow card. He handled the

ball intentionally, but the referee only flashed a yellow card when everyone thought Mohlome would be taking an early shower.

TTM enjoyed ball possession throughout the last half, but they were unfortunate because their promising moves were stifled by the rock-solid defence of Uthongathi. Uthongathi also came close to scoring when Siphesihle Zwane dribbled past three defenders in a row, but he shot wide from close range.

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Rodadau FC and Young Stars in Sasol Women’s League clash

By Frank Mavhungu The struggle for promotion and to escape the relegation axe at the end of the season will continue among the teams affiliated to the Limpopo Stream of the Sasol Women’s League this weekend. Only one match is scheduled for Sunday afternoon, while the rest will be played at different venues throughout the province on Saturday.

Rodadau FC will enjoy the home-ground

Rodadau’s goal poacher, Maite Malahlela.

Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

advantage in their match against Tshandama Young Stars. The match will be played at the Tshitungulwane Muziafera Grounds. Rodadau are one of the hot favourites for the league title. Whether the defence for Young Stars will have enough strength to stop the strikers of Rodadau, Mamodike Lebepe and Maite Malahlela, remains to be seen.

After beating Merwe United Ladies 3-1 at the Shayandima School Grounds last Saturday, Lacoste Morning Stars will play their second home match in a row. They will host Sealene Ladies at the same venue on Saturday. Sealene will be lucky if, by chance, they manage to hold Morning Stars to a draw. Morning Stars are still to lose a league match to date.

Two for Joy Ladies will visit Real Mighty Ladies at the Mavalane Grounds outside Giyani.

Two for Joy are still in a celebratory mood, following their 1-0 victory over Sisters FC at the Tshirenzheni Grounds in the Nzhelele Valley last Saturday.

Sisters FC will be the host in their match against University of Limpopo Ladies at the Nwamitwa Grounds outside Tzaneen. Capricorn Stars Sport Development Ladies will lock horns with Kanatla Ladies at the Seshego Stadium in Polokwane. Seven Stars Ladies will visit the Copper Belts at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium. Marumo Gallants and Skimzozo FC will meet at the Jane Furse Stadium in Sekhukhune.

The only match that will be played on Sunday will be between Schoonord Ladies and Mandebele Happy Fighters Ladies at the Ben Serake Stadium outside Polokwane.

NOTICE FOR THE AMENDMENT ACTIVITY 27 FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROCESS Notice is hereby given in terms of Regulation 41 of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations 2014, made under Section 24(5) of the National Environment Management Act (Act No. 107 of 1998) and published in Government Notice No. R.982 of 2014, of intent to carry out the following activity: Proposed Development of a Lodge and related infrastructure along the Mutale River on an area of 10 Hectares at Makonde Village on portion of the farm TRUST 381 MT Within Thulamela Local Municipality of Vhembe District Municipality In Limpopo Province.

The GPS coordinates for the proposed area: S 220 54’ 21.68’’ E 300 33’ 03.98”.

Activities triggered by the proposed activity: R983 Activity 27: ‘’the clearance of an area of 1 hectare or more, but less than 20 hectares of indigenous vegetation, except where such clearance of indigenous vegetation required fori.

The undertaking of a linear activity; or ii.

Maintenance purposes undertaken in accordance with a maintenance management plan’’ R985 Activity 5: (c) ii (cc) ‘’ The development of resorts, lodges, hotels and tourism or hospitality facilities that sleep less than 15 peopleii. Outside urban areas in; (cc). Areas within 100 meters of a watercourse or wetland.’’

The above activities required Basic Assessment Process.

Particulars of Environmental Consultant Khera Environmental Specialists (Pty) Ltd Contact: Muravha Nelwamondo Address: Pro Limpopo Building, Suite 1A 371 De Wet Drive, Bendor Polokwane, 0699 Tell: 015 065 0731 Fax: 086 212 8281 Email: Muravha.makhera@yahoo.com In order to participate in the process, or to provide comments and or to register as an Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) pertaining to the above-proposed development, you are invited to contact Khera Environmental Specialists (Pty) Ltd, Muravha Nelwamondo at the consultant address given above on/before 10 JUNE 2022.

PUBLIC PARTICIPARTION MEETING: Date: 01 JUNE 2022 Venue: Musanda Makonde Time:11H00

only goal of the day. He received a neat pass from Tumi Mwepe and unleashed a powerful aerial ball that beat the keeper, which took the half-time score to 1-0.

In the second half, TTM enjoyed more ball possession, but they were cooling the ball in the middle of the park, thus giving their opponents no chance to do as they pleased.

Uthongathi should have equalised when Xolani Slawala beat the keeper and was left with an empty net, but his shot missed the pole by millimetres.

LIMPOPO MIRROR Luvolwethu Mpeta (left) of TTM and Khanya Gwala fight for the ball.

Maindis Ladies on the road again this weekend. All matches will be played on Sunday.

Business as usual waits for After suffering a 1-2 defeat at the teams affiliated to the the hands of First Touch Ladies Hollywoodbets Super League at the Seshego Stadium in Polokwane last Saturday, the Giyani-based side, Maindis Ladies, will be on the road again this weekend. They will fly to Cape Town, where they will test their strength against the rookies, Vasco da Gama FC, at the Parow Park Stadium outside Cape Town.

Unlike Maindis Ladies, who are still to win a league match to date, Vasco da Gama seem to be acclimatising well in the higher division.

They managed to win one of the three matches they have played so far.

The keeper of Maindis, Theledi Monnye, is expected to be the busiest player on the field of play as the strikers of Vasco da Gama, Jane Morries and Sarah Stevenson, are good at the goal finish.

Maindis’ number one goalkeeper, Durban Ladies will Theledi Monnye. Photo: Frank wrestle for league points Mavhungu. with First Touch Ladies

By Frank Mavhungu

at the Chatsworth Stadium in Durban. Bloemfontein Celtic will host Tsunami Queens at the Dr Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein.

The title chasers, TUT Ladies FC, have reason to believe that they will collect the maximum points at the expense of Thunderbirds Ladies when they meet at the TUT Campus Stadium.

Thunderbirds are still to deposit a point into their league account to date, while TUT are closely contesting for the league title.

Richmond United will play against University of Johannesburg Ladies at the UJ Campus Stadium. The pace setters, Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies, will fly to Cape Town. Their match against University of the Western Cape Ladies FC will be played at the Cape Town Stadium.

The newcomers, City Lads FC, will play in front of their home crowd when they host JVH FC at the Tsakane Stadium in Johannesburg, while Coal City Wizards and Golden Ladies will test each other’s strength at the Puma Rugby Stadium in Emalahleni.

Vhadau Vha Damani are happy to be out of the relegation zone

By Frank Mavhungu

third-last position, Cape Town Spurs, are four points ahead of them.

Although their relegation was already confirmed before their fixture last Sunday, Jomo Cosmos are not prepared to die a coward’s death. Ezenkosi, as they are affectionately called, registered their fourth victory this season when they beat Platinum City Rovers 1-0 at the Tsakane Stadium in Johannesburg.

The race for automatic promotion is between Richards Bay FC and The University of Pretoria FC. Richards Bay FC are leading the pack with 53 points, two ahead of Amatuks.

Richards Bay will need at least

a draw in their final fixture against Cape Town Spurs to secure a place in the DStv Premiership Division. The only result that will see University of Pretoria gain automatic promotion is a win for them and a defeat for Richards Bay. Cape Town All Stars had already secured a place in the promotional playoffs.

They are lying in the third spot on the log standings with 48 points. The champions will gain automatic promotion, while the teams that will finish in the second and third positions will join the 15th-placed team from the DStv Premiership Division in the promotional playoffs.

Just like Black Leopards, Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila FC (TTM) have good reason to celebrate.

Apart from the fact that they were booted out of the Nedbank Cup KO Competition in the semi-final stage, TTM managed to move out of the GladAfrica relegation zone.

On Sunday, TTM scored a 1-0 victory over Uthongathi FC at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. Learnmore Muyambo scored TTM’s all-important goal in the 26th minute.

With only one fixture remaining before the end of the season, Vhadau Vha Damani are now lying in the fourth position from the bottom of the log with 34 points. Although they still have a match to play to wrap up their league programme, Jomo Cosmos and TS Sporting have already been relegated.

Cosmos and TS Sporting are perched in the last two positions on the log standings with 25 and 28 points respectively. A win will not be enough to save TS Sporting from relegation as the team Out of the relegation zone. Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila FC. Phothat are lying in the to: Frank Mavhungu.

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015 516 3981 FOR SALE FOR SALE Large stand with a 6 roomed house for Sale In Thohoyandou CBD P WEST, perfectly ideal for Student Residence or BB or Lodge, Size 1020m2.

Contact Mr Masindi at 082 536 5418 or 068 399 2317

LEGALS FINDLAY & NIEMEYER INCORPORATED Findlay & Niemeyer INCORPORATED (NO. 1989/007387/21) SALE IN EXECUTION IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA, LIMPOPO DIVISION, POLOKWANE In the matter between: Case No. 7473/2019 STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA LIMITED Execution Creditor and PATRICK MAFUNA First Judgment Debtor THIVHAFUNI MARIA MAFUNA Second Judgment Debtor A SALE IN EXECUTION of the undermentioned property is to be held by the Sheriff Louis Trichardt at the Sheriff’s Office, 21 Flamboyant Street, Newtown, Louis Trichardt on THURSDAY, 26 MAY 2022 at 11H00, subject to a reserve price of R 950 000.00.

Full conditions of sale can be inspected at the Sheriff Louis Trichardt, at the above address and will be read out prior to the sale taking place.

No warranties are given with regard to the description, extent and\ or improvements to the property.

Property: ERF 32 WATERVAL-C TOWNSHIP, Registration Division: LT LIMPOPO, Measuring: 1 028 square metres, Deed of Transfer: TG150812/2007 Also known as: 32 Waterval Street, Waterval-C, Louis Trichardt Magisterial District: MAKHADO Improvements:MAIN BUILDING 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen.

Zoned – Residential

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REGISTRATION AS BUYER IS A PRE-REQUISITE SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, INTER ALIA: • Directive of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (URL http://www.info.gov. za/view/DownloadFile Action?id=99961) • FICA – legislation i.ro. proof of identity and address particulars • Registration conditions FINDLAY & NIEMEYER INCORPORATED Attorneys for Plaintiff P.O. Box 801, Pretoria Ref. Mr M COETZEE/AN/ F6471 Tel No. (012) 342-9164

LEGAL AID SOUTH AFRICA

NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 35 (5) OF ACT 66 OF 1965 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 35(5) of Act, 66 of 1965, notice is hereby given that the First and Final Liquidation and Distribution Account in the Estate of the late NETSHIVHALE MBULUNGENI JUSTICE of Id no 640624 5405 082 who died on 24 July 2019, of Tshisaulu Village, Limpopo Province, Estate No. 1574/2019 will lie for inspection at the offices of the Master of the High Court, Thohoyandou, Limpopo Province, and the Magistrate’s Office, Thohoyandou, Limpopo Province, for a period of twenty-one (21) days, calculated from the date of publication hereof.

Signed at Thohoyandou on this the 12th day of April 2022.

Name and address of Executor: Khosa C.S., Legal Aid South Africa, Shop No 2 Metroplitan Centre, Thohoyandou.

Tel: 015 962 6206/8/9 Fax: 015 962 6383 Ref: KHOSA/Z877731921

LUVHONE ENVIROMENTAL CONSULTANTS CE

Notice of Environmental Authorization Environmental authorization for the proposed development of a Filling sta�on and associated infrastructure at stand no 101 at Khumbe Lwamondo village within Thulamela local Municipality of Vhembe district.

With reference to the above mentioned application be advised that the department has decided to grant the authorization issued on the 28 March 2022.

In terms of Regulation 4(2) of the Environmental impact assessment Regulations of 2014, as interested and affected parties you are afforded time to make an appeal within 14 days of the date of the decision of the authorization in respect of your application as well as the provisions regarding the lodgement of appeals as provided in the National Appeals Regulations of 2014.

Should you wish to appeal any aspect of the decision, you must inter alia, submit an appeal to the MEC for Economic Development,

Environment and Tourism, within 20 days from the date of this notification, By post: P.O Box 55464, Polokwane 0700 By hand: Environmental Affairs Offices, 20 Hans van Rensburg Street, Polokwane 0699.

A copy of the Environmental Authorisation will be furnished on request from the Environmental Assessment Practitioner.

For further information with regards to the proposed project and the appeal process, kindly forward your name and contact information to: Luvhengo Charles- EIA Consultant: Luvhone Environmental Consultants P.O. Box 2134, Thohoyandou, 0950 Cell: 082 361 4905 Fax: 086 617 1045 E-mail: luvhone12@gmail. com

LYNN & MAIN ATTORNEYS IN THE MAGISTRATES COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MAKHADO HELD AT DZANANI Case No: 118/ 2020 In the matter between: SHACKLETON CREDIT MANAGEMENT (PTY) LIMITED Plaintiff/ Execution Creditor and PHUMUDZO FUNYUFUNYU Defendant/ Execution Debtor (ID No: 6109150830084) NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION OF MOVABLE PROPERTY In pursuance of a judgment granted by the above Honourable Court on 9 June 2020 and Warrant of Execution issued against the Defendant/ Execution Debtor in the above court, the under mentioned goods have been attached, and will be sold in execution for cash or Bank Guaranteed cheque to the highest bidder on 10 JUNE 2022 at 10H00 by the Sheriff of the High Court, Dzanani at the following address: Unit 08 Small Business Industry, Dzanani 0955 (next to SAPS).

1. The Conditions of Sale will be available at the Office of the Sheriff, 24 hours prior to the set time; 2. Registration as purchaser is compulsory in terms of: • The Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2009 • The Act on Financial Intelligence Centre 38 of 2001 3. Goods will be sold to the highest bidder or sold subject to confirmation of the Consumer Protection Act, in accordance with the relevant instructions instructions.

4. The Goods being offered for sale are as follows: 4.1 1 x Toyotta Bakkie Registration No: CKF 587 L 4.2 1 x Private Benz White Registration No: CHH 855 L DATED at DZANANI on this the 25TH of APRIL 2022.

LYNN & MAIN ATTORNEYS Plaintiff’s Attorneys First Floor, Block E, Upper Grayston Office Park 150 Linden Street, Strathavon, 2196 Tel: 011 784 4852 Ext 2020 Cell: 076 548 4830 E-mail: claudiad@lmb.co.za REF: DA 42345_ Funyufunyu/ CDC

C/o COXWELL STEYN VISE & NAUDE INC. 31 Songozwi Street Louis Trichardt

MM MPHEGO ATTORNEYS Notice to creditors in terms of Section 27(10 of the Administration of Estates Act 66 of 1965.

Estate of the late MADAVHA NTUWELENI JOYCE. Estate No: 1889/2021 ID No: 710408 0734 089 Date of death: 20/01/2021 Last address: Mukula Stand no 33 Welcome Street Any persons having a claim against the above mentioned estate are required to lodge their claims with the undersigned within 30 days after the date of publication thereof.

MM Mphego Attorneys Office No G12 Sabina Plaza, Thohoyandou Tel: 082 846 1131 Email: legal@ mphegoattorneys.co.za Ref: MM/MADAVHA/21

MADANGANI AQUAPONICS (PTY) LTD

Ndivhadzo ya khumbelo ya ndugelo ya u shumiswa ha madi na mupo kha u fhatwa ha mveledziso ya vhulimi ha zwimela na khovhe nga vha Madangani Aquaponics (Pty) Ltd, mveledziso eyi i dovha kha muvhundu wa Divhani, u welaho kha la Dzanani, kha masipala wapo wa Makhado, kha masipala wa tshitiriki wa Vhembe, vunduni la Limpopo.

Ndivhadzo eyi i newa hu tshi tevhedzwa tshitenwa tsha vhu 41 uya ngaha mulayo wa Vhulangi ha Mupo wa Lushaka (Mulayo wa vhu 107 wa 1998) kha khumbelo ya ndugelo ya u shumisa mupo I toda ho maitele a ndingo ya fhasi uya nga he ya randelwa ngaho zwi tshi tevhedza ndaela ya ndingo ya masiandoitwa a thoma-mveldedziso kha mupo, ndaela eyi yo phadaladzwa nga fhasi ha linwalo la muvhuso la vhu: 324, 326 and 327, la 7 Lambamai 2017 (u ya nga he la shandukiswa nga ho). Ndivhadzo i dovha ya newa hu tshi tevhedzwa tshitenwa tsha vhu 40 na 41 u ya nga mulayo wa lushaka wa madi (Mulayo wa vhu 36 wa 1998) kha khumbelo ya ndugelo ya u shumisa madi zwi tshi tevhedza ku shumisele kwa madi nga kha tshitenwa tsha vhu 21 uya nga mulayo wa lushaka wa madi.

KU TSHIMBIDZELE KWA MVELEDZISO Madangani Aquaponics (Pty) Ltd yo ita khumbelo ya mveledziso ya vhulimi ha zwimela na khovhe.

Hu do bveledzwa zwimela zwi ngaho matamatisi, phiriphiri, tshipinisi, na zwinwevho. Kha nwedzi hu do bveledzwa khovhe dza tshivhalo tsho angaredzelwaho kha 40 000 ya dzi khilogirama.

Madi a u sheledza zwimela ezwo a do to bwiwa fhasi.

FHETHUVHUPO HA MVELEDZISO Mveledziso eyi I do fhatwa

kha tshipida tsha bulasi la Baobab 210 MT, kha mukovhe wa ndimo wa 21 na 22, Kha muvhundu wa Divhani, u welaho kha la Dzanani, kha masipala wapo wa Makhado, kha masipala wa tshitiriki wa Vhembe, vunduni la Limpopo.

THODEA DZA MULAYO Mveledziso iyi I do tutula tshumelo dzo bulwaho afha fhasi hu tshi tevhelwa ndaela ya ndingo ya masiandoitwa a mveldedziso kha mupo ya nwaha wa 2017 na ku shumisele kwa madi nga kha tshitenwa tsha vhu 21 uya nga mulayo wa lushaka wa madi: Tshumelo yo humbelwaho hu tshi tevhedzwa ndaela ya ndingo ya masiandoitwa a mveldedziso kha mupo ya nwaha wa, 2017(GN 327), (Mutevhe wa tshumelo wa u thoma): • Tshumelo ya vhu rathi: Mveledziso, na ku tshimbidzele kwa mveledziso ya u fuwa zwifuwo zwa madini zwikatelaho dzikhovhe na zwinwevho, hune zwibveledzwa izwo zwa do pada 20 000 ya dzi khilogirama kha nwaha.

Tshumelo yo humelwaho hu tshi tevhedzwa ku shumisele kwa madi nga kha tshitenwa tsha vhu 21 uya nga mulayo wa lushaka wa madi: • Tshitenwa tsha 21(a): U shumisa madi a fhasi nga mulindi wo to bwiwaho; • Tshitenwa tsha 21(b): U vhulunga madi; • Tshitenwa tsha 21 (g): U latwa ha madi a soredzhi (a mashika), a tshi latwelwa kha mathannga.

U DI NWALISA Vha kho humbelwa uri vha netshedze madzina avho na ndila ine vha do kwamiwa ngayo hu saathu swika duvha la dzi 24 Fulwi 2022 kha ESCON Consulting (Pty) Ltd kha zwidodombwdzwa zwo bulwaho afho fhasi, u itela uri vha kone u kwamiwa, u divhadzwa na u kona u swikelela mawanwa a khumbelo ya thandela iyi.

MUNE WA KHUMBELO Madangani Aquaponics (Pty) Ltd PO Box 190, Mungomani 0992 Email: chris@awalieng. co.za Cell: 081 731 0875 MUDIVHI KHA NDINGO DZA MUPO ESCON Consulting (Pty) Ltd 299 General Beyers, Pretoria North, 0182 Phumudzo Morris Mavhunga E-mail: morris. mavhunga@gmail.com/ morris@esconsa.co.za Cell: 072 763 0725 U wana vhutanzi vhunzhi, kha vha kwame Phumudzo Morris Mavhunga kha zwidodombedzwa zwo bulwaho afho ntha.

MADANGANI AQUAPONICS (PTY) LTD

Notice for environmental authorisation and water use licence applications for the proposed development of five (5) kleinskuur commercial aquaponics systems for Madangani Aquaponics (PTY) Ltd, to be located

in Divhani, Dzanani, within Makhado Local Municipality and Vhembe District Municipality, Limpopo Province.

Notice is hereby given in terms of section 41 of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 Act no. 107 of 1998 (NEMA) for the application Environmental Authorisation which requires Basic Assessment Process to be undertaken in terms of Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation published in the Government Gazette No. 324, 326 and 327, of 7 April 2017 (as amended).

Furthermore, notice is hereby given in terms of section 40 and 41 of the National Water Act (36 of 1998) (NWA) for the Water Use License Application (WULA) for water uses listed under Section 21 of NWA. NATURE OF THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT Madangani Aquaponics (Pty) Ltd proposes the development of five (5) Kleinskuur Commercial Aquaponics Systems. A development of five (5) Kleinskuur Commercial Aquaponics System will be erected to produce tomatoes, peppers, sweet melon and cucumber in the gravel barrels while lettuce, spinach, flat parsley and herb mix will be produced in the grow beds. About 40 tonnes of Tilapia fish will also be produced every month in one system, making a total 200 tons over 5 systems. Production will be optimised based on the market demands. Water will be sourced from the borehole(s).

LOCATION OF THE FACILITY The proposed development of five (5) kleinskuur commercial aquaponics systems will be located on Reminder of the farm Baobab 210 MT, Parcel no. E21 and 22, in Divhani, Dzanani, within Makhado Local Municipality and Vhembe District Municipality, Limpopo Province.

LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS Environmental Management listed activities to be applied for in terms of the NEMA under Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation, GN 327, 2017: Listing Notice 1 • Activity 6: The development and related operation of facilities, infrastructure or structures for aquaculture of(i) finfish, crustaceans, reptiles or amphibians, where such facility, infrastructure or structures will have a production output exceeding 20 000 kg per annum (wet weight); (ii) molluscs and echinoderms, where such facility, infrastructure or structures will have a production output exceeding 30 000 kg per annum (wet weight); or (iii) aquatic plants, where such facility, infrastructure or structures will have a production output exceeding 60 000 kg per annum (wet weight); excluding where the

development of such facilities, infrastructure or structures is for purposes of sea-based cage culture in which case activity 7 in this Notice applies Water uses to be applied for in terms of section 21 of the NWA: • Section 21(a): Taking water from a borehole(s); • Section 21(b): Storage of water; and • Section 21(g): Disposal of domestic effluent into septic tank.

HOW TO REGISTER AS I&AP You are hereby requested to submit your name and contact details as well as the organization you are representing by no later than 24 June 2022 to ESCON to ensure that you are identified as interested and affected party (I&AP) using contact details hereunder.

Registered I&APs will have access to the reports and participate in this process by providing comments and raising any issues of concern that you may have.

PROPONENT Madangani Aquaponics (Pty) Ltd P O Box 190, Mungomani 0992 Email: chris@awalieng. co.za Cell: 081 731 0875 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PRACTITIONER ESCON Consulting (Pty) Ltd 299 General Beyers, Pretoria North, 0182 E-mail: morris. mavhunga@gmail.com/ morris@esconsa.co.za Cell: 072 763 0725

MUDAU & NEMADODZI ATTORNEYS NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN TERMS OF SECTION 29(1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965 The estate of the late NALEDZANI MASHUDU ZACHARIA OF ID No: 780331 5047 084 who used to reside at VONDWE, LIMPOPO PROVINCE who died on 17 SEPTEMBER 2021. ESTATE No: 699/2022 AT MASTER OF THE HIGH COURT THOHOYANDOU All persons having claims against the above mentioned estate must lodge them with the executor within 30 days from the date of publication hereof.

MUDAU AND NEMADODZI ATTORNEYS INC Office 04 Madar Centre.

Thohoyandou, Post Office Street, P.O. Box 917 Thohoyandou 0950 Cell No: 076 095 3652/ 076 474 5274 ref: MN/Est.04/2022

OJAWALE KAYODE OSENI THULAMELA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY AMENDMENT SCHEME NO.062/2022 NOTIFICATION OF AN APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF RESTRICTIVE CONDITION AND REZONING FROM RESIDENTIAL 1 TO RESIDENTIAL 2 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING DWELLING UNITS ON ERF 653 THOHOYANDOU N EXTENSION 1

I, Ojawale Kayode oseni Registered owner of Erf 653 Thohoyandou N Extension 1 hereby give notice that I have lodged an application for Removal of restrictive condition in terms of 63(2) of the Thulamela spatial planning and land use management by law 2016 and amendment of Thulamela Land Use Scheme, 2020 (Amendment scheme No. 062/2022) by rezoning of the said property from “Residential 1” to “Residential 2” for the purpose establishment of Dwelling units in terms of section 62(1) of the Thulamela spatial planning and land use management by law 2016, read together with the provision of the spatial planning and land use management act 16 of 2013 (SPLUMA) The relevant plan(s), document(s) and information are available for inspection at Thulamela Local Municipality, Department of Planning and Development, Spatial Planning office 103 for a period of 30 days from the first day of the public notice, any objection or representation pertaining to the above land development applications must be submitted in writing to The Municipal Manager, Thulamela Local Mnicipality, Private Bag X5066, Thohoyandou, 0950.

Address of the Owner: Ojawale Kayode oseni residing 1403 mileage Block J Thohoyandou, 0950 Cell: 073 315 6271 Email: Chybossky@yahoo. co.uk

OJAWALE KAYODE OSENI MASIPALA MUTUKU WA THULAMELA AMENDMENT SCHEME NO: 062/2022 NDIVHADZO YA KHUMBELO YO ITIWAHO YA MVELAPHANDA YA U SHANDUKISWA HA MAVU A DIVHALEAHO SA ERF 653 THOHOYANDOU N EXTENSION 1 UBVA KHA RESIDENTIAL 1 UYA KHA RESIDENTIAL 2 NA U BVISIWA HA RESTRICTIVE CONDITION. Nne, Ojawale Kayode oseni mune wa tshitensi tshi divheaho sa ERF 653 Thohoyandou N extension 1 ndo ita khumbelo ya u shandukisa kushumisele kwa mavu ubva kha kushumisele kwa residential 1 uya kha Residential 2 hu uitela u fhata Dwelling Units na u bvisiwa ha restrictive condition ine ya amba zwauri Tshitensi tsha Erf 653 Thohoyandou N Extension 1 tsho itelwa u dzula khasho fhedzi hu tshi khou shumisiwa khethekanyo ya 63(2) na (62)1 ya Thulamela spatial planning and land use management by-law 2016 vhaleaho khathihi na mulayo wa Spatial planning and land use management Act of (continues on p13)

DEADLINES FOR ADVERTS: Colour adverts: Mondays 16:00 • Classifieds and display adverts: Tuesdays 15:00

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16 13 MAY 2022 2013(SPLUMA).

Pulane na manwalo a elanaho na khumbelo yo bulwaho afho ntha zwinga wanala kha ofisi ya Spatial Planning office 103 fhasi ha muhasho wa Planning and Developmnt lwa maduvha a 30 ubva kha duvha la ndivhadzo. Vha na mbilahelo kana vha tshi khou toda u pfesesa malugana na ndivhadzo yo bulwaho afho ntha vha nga nwalela mulanguli wa masipala kha adiresi itevhelaho: private bag x5066, Thohoyandou, 0950 husathu fhela maduvha a 30 ubva duvha la ndivhadzo kana vha dalela ofisi dza masipala wa Thulamela nga tshifhina tsho bulwaho afho fhasi: 7:45 u swika 16:30.

Adiresi ya dzhendedzi mulayoni: Ojawale Kayode oseni wa 1403 mileage Block J Thohoyandou, 0950 Cell: 073 315 6271 Email: Chybossky@yahoo. co.uk

RICHARD MATHOBO ATTORNEYS NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 35(5) OF ACT 66 OF 1965 The first and final liquidation and distribution account in the estate of the late KONANANI MUNYADZIWA SHANE, ID no: 620221 6136 080, Tshandama Village, Estate no: 649/2021 shall lie for inspection at the offices of the Master of High court, Thohoyandou, for a period of twenty one (21) days as from the date of publication hereof. Should no objection thereof be lodged within the specified period the Executor shall proceed with the distribution of estate to the beneficiaries.

Dated at Thohoyandou on this 28 April 2022.

RICHARD MATHOBO ATTORNEYS, 2010 Centre Block 2 D18 Next of Phalaphala FM THOHOYANDOU 0950

RICHARD MATHOBO ATTORNEYS NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 35(5) OF ACT 66 OF 1965 The first and final liquidation and distribution account in the estate of the late NETSHIDZIVHANI AVHANKONI ISREAL, ID no: 640601 5184 081, Makhado location, Estate no: 2542/2021 shall lie for inspection at the offices of the Master of High court, Thohoyandou, for a period of twenty one (21) days as from the date of publication hereof. Should no objection thereof be lodged within the specified period the Executor shall proceed with the distribution of estate to the beneficiaries.

Dated at Thohoyandou on this 28 April 2022.

RICHARD MATHOBO ATTORNEYS, 2010 Centre Block 2 D18 Next of Phalaphala FM THOHOYANDOU 0950

RICHARD MATHOBO ATTORNEYS NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 35(5) OF ACT 66 OF 1965 The first and final liquidation and distribution account in the estate of the late MASHILA MUSIWALO EDISON, ID no: 620221 6136 080,

Itsani Village, Estate no: 3309/2021 shall lie for inspection at the offices of the Master of High court, Thohoyandou, for a period of twenty one (21) days as from the date of publication hereof. Should no objection thereof be lodged within the specified period the Executor shall proceed with the distribution of estate to the beneficiaries.

Dated at Thohoyandou on this 28 April 2022.

RICHARD MATHOBO ATTORNEYS, 2010 Centre Block 2 D18 Next of Phalaphala FM THOHOYANDOU 0950

RICHARD MATHOBO ATTORNEYS

NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 35(5) OF ACT 66 OF 1965 The first and final liquidation and distribution account in the estate of the late MAGABA PHATHUTSHEDZO COLLEN, ID no: 820521 5622 082, Vyeboom Village, Estate no: 355/2022 shall lie for inspection at the offices of the Master of High court, Thohoyandou, for a period of twenty one (21) days as from the date of publication hereof. Should no objection thereof be lodged within the specified period the Executor shall proceed with the distribution of estate to the beneficiaries.

Dated at Thohoyandou on this 28 April 2022.

RICHARD MATHOBO ATTORNEYS, 2010 Centre Block 2 D18 Next of Phalaphala FM THOHOYANDOU 0950

RICHARD MATHOBO ATTORNEYS NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 35(5) OF ACT 66 OF 1965 The first and final liquidation and distribution account in the estate of the late THOVHAKALE MUTSHIDZA ASUIS, ID no: 620221 6136 080, Vleifontein location, Estate no: 2856/2021 shall lie for inspection at the offices of the Master of High court, Thohoyandou, for a period of twenty one (21) days as from the date of publication hereof. Should no objection thereof be lodged within the specified period the Executor shall proceed with the distribution of estate to the beneficiaries.

Dated at Thohoyandou on this 28 April 2022.

RICHARD MATHOBO ATTORNEYS, 2010 Centre Block 2 D18 Next of Phalaphala FM THOHOYANDOU 0950

RICHARD MATHOBO ATTORNEYS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN TERMS OF SECTION 29 (1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965 ESTATE LATE: TSHISHONGA PFULUWANI ALSON ID No: 630305 5792 081 of Ha-masia village who died on 2022/04/15 and who was married to Tshishonga Azwinndini Depsy of ID no: 660506 0079 084. Estate number 902/2022 Master’s office: Thohoyandou. All persons having claims against the above mentioned estate are called to lodge their claims within 30 days from date of publication.

Signed at Thohoyandou

on this the 03 day of May 2022.

RICHARD MATHOBO ATTORNEYS 2010 Centre Block 2 D18 Next to Phalaphala FM THOHOYANDOU 0950 REF: RICH/RM/Tshishonga

ROKUNDA LEGAL CONSULTANTS NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN TERMS OF SECTION 29 (1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965 INOTICE TO CREDITORS IN DECEASED ESTATES ESTATE LATE: RAMABULANA NNDITSHENI EUNICE ID NO: 561225 1608 086 Estate No: 3488/2021 Date of Death: 2019-09-15 Last known address: Shayandima THULAMELA MUNICIPALITY Creditors and debtors in the above-mentioned estate are hereby required to lodge their claims with and to pay their debts to the undersigned within thirty days of the date of publication hereof.

ROKUNDA LEGAL CONSULTANTS Office No 14 Shothodzo Complex CELL: 076 744 8856/071 233 7906 Email: nemavusataxhub@ gmail.com

S V PHURAVHATHU ATTORNEYS NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN TERMS OF SECTION 29 (1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965 INOTICE TO CREDITORS IN DECEASED ESTATES All persons having claims against the under-mentioned estate must lodge it with the Executor concerned within 30 days (or as indicated) from date of publication hereof.

The information is given in the following order: Estate No: 000806/2022 Master’s Office: Thohoyandou Surname: MATHEBULA Names: MAGEZI DAVID Date of Birth: 16/04/1946 ID No: 460416 5552 089 Last Address: Stand No: 877, Bungeni, Makhado District Date of Death: 2022/02/12 Only applicable if the deceased was married in community of property/ subject to accrual system.

Name and address of Executor or Authorised agent: S V PHURAVHATHU ATTORNEYS, 113 President Street, Psv Building, Louis Trichardt REF: PSV/EST.043 Period allowed for lodgement of claims is within (30) thirty days from date of publication.

S V PHURAVHATHU ATTORNEYS PO BOX 3127, ELIM HOSPITAL, 0960 TEL: 015 516 5192 FAX: O86 602 2781

S V PHURAVHATHU ATTORNEYS NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN TERMS OF SECTION 29 (1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965 INOTICE TO CREDITORS IN DECEASED ESTATES All persons having claims against the under-mentioned estate must lodge it with the Executor concerned within 30 days (or as indicated) from date of publication hereof.

The information is given in the following order: Estate No: 000427/2022

Master’s Office: Thohoyandou Surname: THAVHIWA Names: NDITSHENI JOAS Date Of Birth: 01/09/1947 ID NO: 470901 5239 082 Last Address: Stand No: 955 Dzanani Makhado, Makhado District Date Of Death: 2021/04/12 Only applicable if the deceased was married in community of property/ subject to accrual system.

Name and address of Executor or Authorised agent: S V PHURAVHATHU ATTORNEYS, 113 President Street, PSV Building, Louis Trichardt REF: PSV/EST.040 Period allowed for lodgment of claims is within (30) thirty days from date of publication.

S V PHURAVHATHU ATTORNEYS PO Box 3127, Elim Hospital 0960 TEL: 015 516 5192 FAX: O86 602 2781

T.N. RAMASHIA ATTORNEYS IN THE REGIONAL COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF THULAMELA HELD AT SIBASA CASE NO: LP/THO/ RC/09/2019 In the matter between MAKUNGO TENDANI JOYCE APPLICANT And MAKUNGO MPFARISENI EDWARD RESPONDENT NOTICE OF SALE IN COMPLIANCE with the COURT ORDER of 17TH NOVEMBER 2021, the undermentioned immovable property will be sold in execution on FRIDAY the 10TH day of JUNE 2022 at 10H00 at the premises of the immovable property to be sold.

RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN AND TO (1) RESIDENTIAL SITE OF THE PARTIES, STAND NO: 204 HA-MAKHUVHA, NDARIENI. IMPROVEMENTS:The property comprises the dweling/ house with an attached single garage, a 3 room’s outbuilding with a semi-flat roof covered by corrugated iron sheets, as well as a hoisted water tank that is supplied with water from municipality communal water mainline.

The property is fenced off by mesh wire/short portion of stone pitched front walling securing the entrance main gate.

THE CONDITIONS OF SALE ARE OPEN FOR INSPECTION AT THE OFFICES OF THE DEPUTY SHERIFF OF THE HIGH COURT, THOHOYANDOU MAIN TERMS OF SALE 1. Property is sold voetstoots.

2. 10 % cash deposit on date of sale.

3. Balance of purchase price to be secured by a bank or Building Society Guarantee within 30 days of the date of sale.

4. Occupation of the property may be taken immediately after payment of the deposit and shall after such deposit be at the risk and profit of the purchaser.

5. The sheriff’s auctioneer’s charges are payable by the purchaser on date of sale.

Signed at Thohoyandou on this the 04Th day of May 2022 (SGN) T.N. RAMASHIA ATTORNEYS LIQUIDATOR Office No: 10, 2Nd Floor, Npdc Building, Block D, Thohoyandou Complex, P.o.

Box 4394, Thohoyandou, 0950

TEL: (015) 9621780 REF: RAM/TR/DIV.203 TO: THE REGISTRAR, HIGH COURT, THOHOYANDOU AND TO: THE SHERIFF OF THE HIGH COURT THOHOYANDOU

THANYANI ATTORNEYS

NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 35(5) OF ACT 66 OF 1965 The first and final liquidation and distribution account in the estate of the late MULAUDZI NYAWASEDZA of ID No: 560628 0624 080, stand no: 14 Vyeboom, Vuwani, Collins Chabane Municipality, Limpopo province, Estate no: 3009/2021 shall lie for inspection at the offices of the Master of High court, Thohoyandou, for a period of twenty one (21) days as from the date of publication hereof.

Should no objection thereof be lodged within the specified period the Executor shall proceed with the distribution of estate to the beneficiaries.

Dated at Louis Trichardt on this the 09th day of May 2022.

THANYANI ATTORNEYS Office No 07, 30 Erasmus Street, Louis Trichardt Email: INFO@THANYANI ATTORNEYS.CO.ZA REF: TH-16145

THOMATREE FAMILY Notice is here given by in terms of EIA Regulations (Government Notice Regulation 698 of 20 July 2017) promulgated in terms of the National Environmental Management Act (Act 107 of 1998) (NEMA), as amended, and the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations,

2014, of the intent to carry out the following activity Project Name: The Proposed Construction of a Mini Shopping Complex and a Hardware at Gogobole stand 1602 situated at Ha Sinthumule under Makhado Local Municilpality, Vhembe District, Limpopo Province.

Applicant: Mabirimisa M.J Project description: The proposed development will constitute a Mini Shopping complex, Hardware and Purb.

Location: The site is located on the Stand NO 1602 Gogobole village within the jurisdiction of Makhado Local municipality Limpopo Province.

LISTED ACTIVITIES: ACCORDING TO EIA REGULATIONS 2017 GNR 327 Listing Notice 1, Activity 27 -; The clearance of an area of 1 hectares or more, but less than 20 hectares of indigenous vegetation.

Registration of Interested and Affected parties Interested and affected parties (I&AP), who wish to participate by contributing comments or concerns, or would like to obtain more information, should please contact us on the details below. You are kindly requested to register your details on this project database within 30 days of the date of this publication.

As a registered (I&AP), you will be informed of all updates regarding the proposed project and the decision made by the competent authority.

REGISTRATION, QUERIES AND WRITTEN COMMENTS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO: Names Khantshi Ndivhuho Cell: 079 681 0419 Email: ndivhuwohantshi @gmail.com Mavhungu Murendeni Cell: 0797481096 Email: mrndnmavhungu @gmail.com

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The Speaker hereby gives notice in terms of section 29 (1), read with section 18 (2) of the Local Government: Municipal Structures Act, 1998 (Act No.117 of 1998), as amended, that the Ordinary Council Meeting of Musina Local Municipality which was originally scheduled for Thursday, 19 May 2022, at 14:00 in the Council Chamber, 21 Irwin Street, Musina Civic Centre has been postponed and rescheduled for Thursday, 26 May 2022, at 14:00 in the Council Chamber, 21 Irwin Street, Musina Civic Centre.

The meeting will consider items on the Agenda which also encompasses consideration of the Final IDP for 2022/23 –2026/27, Budget & Tariffs 2022/23, and other Business.

Members of the public, the media and other interested parties are invited to the meeting, and Covid-19 protocols will be observed and adhered to.

Cllr Shirilele E.S SPEAKER OF THE COUNCIL Musina Local Municipality 21 Irwin Street Civic Centre

Tel: 015-534-6100 Fax: 015-534-2513 Email: info@musina.gov.za Website: www.musina.gov.za Date: 03 May 2022 Notice No: 14-2021/2022

FEMALE DRIVER POSTS As part of our gender inclusivity and driver for Employment equity in our workplace, we hereby advertsie ten (10) vacant posts for FEMALE DRIVERS. In line with the demographic of Vhembe District Municipality in Limpopo Province, we encourage Whites, Indians, Asians and Coloureds to apply for the advertised posts Requirements: • Code 14 / EC Drivers License with valid Public Drivers Permit and a Minimum of five years experience • Grade 12 / Standard 10 Certificate or Equivalent Qualificiations.

Remunerations: • Remuneration is in line with bargaining council provisions.

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Musangwe tournament sure to separate boys from the men Famous local Musangwe fighters with huge followings, The men will be separated such as Cybok, No Hurry, from the boys as a Musangwe* Concrete, Ngwazi and Golomo, tournament kicks off at the are expected to exchange blows Jim Masindi Sports Field at and entertain fans during the Makonde village, north of upcoming tournament.

Thohoyandou, this Saturday.

According to Musangwe Wa A match will take place every Makonde founder and organisSaturday from midday, when er Khotsimunene Vho-Nyadzefighters will be eliminating ni Ravhura, the main aim of the one another for the finals on tournament is to promote soYouth Day, 16 June, at the same cial cohesion and to keep peovenue. ple from the streets. “With so The tournament, dubbed many criminal activities taking Musangwe Wa Makonde, is set place in our area, we thought to attract fighters from villages that we should come up with a across the Vhembe region who way of keeping people together have thirsted for this event for for a common cause. When a long time now. Tournaments people engage themselves in were halted, like all other tournaments like this one, they contact sports, because of the become tired at the end of the Covid-19 health regulations and day and all they will be able restrictions on travelling and to do is to go home and rest, gatherings. thereby never thinking of doing Sport

anything like crime.”

Ravhura said that, when people from different areas came together, it united them and promotes a spirit of unity. “For ages, the game of Musangwe has been key in uniting people.

We want to continue with the legacy of our forefathers, who have been playing this game for many years. Besides that, most of the young generation do not know this game and it is important to preserve it through tournaments like this one,” he said. “We are pleased that the interest among our people is huge, and we expect a full house at the Jim Masindi Sports Field.”

He added that provisions had been made for the availability of health workers, emergency staff and the police during the tournament. “It is important

that we have all these stakeholders, so that all the health protocols are followed, and we should also be able to respond to emergencies, should they arise. We want both the spectators and participants to be safe at all times, because this is going to be one of the greatest and most successful Musangwe tournaments that people have ever witnessed locally.”

In terms of prizes for the

Mpheni Home Defenders have high hopes for national championship preparation for the promopromotional play-off matches

By Kaizer Nengovhela tional playoffs. When asked has made a difference to the The Vhembe-based team, about their level of readiness boys in terms of confidence Mpheni Home Defenders, for the promotional playoffs, and motivation,” he added. performed well during the he said that they were leaving So far, five teams have Limpopo ABC Motsepe no stone unturned in their qualified for the national promotional play-offs at the preparations. playoffs after being crowned Giyani Stadium on Saturday.

Phuravhathu said that all champions in their respecThe team has proceeded to his players were razor sharp. tive provinces. The five are the national promotional He also believes that they had Summerfield Dynamos (Kwachampionship in Northlearnt a lot from their league Zulu-Natal), MM Platinum West, where they will games and this knowledge (Gauteng), Mpheni Home compete against the other will be used to good effect at Defenders (Limpopo), Zizwe provinces. the play-off matches. “The United (Western Cape) and Defenders were too strong boys have to master the art of Dikwena United (Free State). for the much-feared Magezi concentration and to focus. I The winners are still undecidFC and beat them 1-0. Dehave therefore prepared them ed in Northern Cape, Northfenders were the champions in mentally not to make simple West, Mpumalanga and EastStream A, while Magezi were mistakes,” he said. ern Cape. The two finalists of the champions in Stream B. He said the team had the national playoffs will earn According to the manager received tremendous support promotion to the GladAfrica of Defenders, Mr Sidwell Phu- from the team’s chairman and Championship. ravhathu, their success can supporters. “Just getting to the be attributed to the commitment among the players and the management. “The cooperation between the players, management and the technical staff made the job easier throughout the long season,” said Phuravhathu. He thanked the management of the team, led by Mr Nathaniel Thavhiwa.

Phuravhathu said that the team would play a number of The champions of the Limpopo ABC Motsepe league, Mpheni Home friendly matches in Defenders. Photo: Kaizer Nengovhela.

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the winners to be happy and to encourage them to return when we run the tournament again next year.”

Those who would like to know more about the tournament can contact Wilson Mudogwa on 079 744 0618 or Simon Mashavha on 079 941 8541. * Musangwe is the Tshivenda term for male traditional bare-knuckle fighting.

Musangwe fighters, like these ones, will be exchanging blows during the Musangwe Wa Makonde tournament, which starts this weekend.

Final hurdles for the GladAfrica Championship League teams a place in the promotional playoffs. Polokwane City will host Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila This weekend marks the end of the league FC (TTM) at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in programme for the teams campaigning under Polokwane. TTM are in the right frame of mind the banner of the GladAfrica Championship after beating Uthongathi FC 1-0 at the same League. Eight matches will be played through- venue last Sunday. out the country on Sunday afternoon.

The other fixtures are Pretoria Callies vs Venda Football Academy (VFA) will wrap up Jomo Cosmos, University of Pretoria vs Hungry their league programme with a home match.

Lions, Richards Bay FC vs Cape Town Spurs and They will host Free State Stars at the ThohoyUthongathi FC vs TS Sporting FC. andou Stadium. VFA have only pride at stake in the match. The Thohoyandou side are lying in the fourth position on the log standings with 43 points. They are out of the race for the promotional playoffs as they are five points behind the third-placed side, Cape Town All Stars.

Free State Stars too have nothing more than pride at stake in the match. The Stars from Bethlehem in the Free State are perched in the sixth position on the log standings.

The striker of VFA, Thanzi Mbedzi, will watch the game from the grandstand. He is still serving a suspension after seeing red in their game against Black Leopards that was played at the Thohoyandou Stadium last Sunday.

Platinum City Rovers will entertain Black Leopards at the Olën Park Stadium in Potchefstroom. The combination of Ivan Mahangwahaya and Tiklas Thutlwa in the Leopards’ midfield is expected to keep the Rovers’ defence running for cover for the better part of the game.

Cape Town All Stars and JDR Stars will fight for league points at the Athlone Stadium in Cape Black Leopards’ dribbling wizard, Ivan MahTown. Cape Town All Stars have already secured angwahaya. Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

By Frank Mavhungu

MUSINA LOCAL FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION / STREAM A

Deadline: Tuesday 12:00 No handwritten logs will be accepted

winners, Ravhura said that he and his committee were working on something exciting that would make the champions smile all the way to the bank. “We are finalising prizes for the winners, but what we can promise is that they will get what they deserve and they will be happy with it. We will definitely reward them handsomely for their participation in the tournament. We want

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Black Leopards and VFA share the glory in draw In their GladAfrica Championship League match that was played at the Thohoyandou Stadium on Sunday, Black Leopards and Venda Football Academy (VFA) shared the spoils, with the match ending in a 1-1 draw.

Black Leopards were unstoppable in the opening 15 minutes of the game. Their strikers, however, caused upsets by fumbling at the goal finish time after time.

Banele Gama of VFA was the first player to

The Man of the Match, Tiklas Thutlwa of Black Leopards, displays his cheque. Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

be reprimanded with a card. He tackled Donald Makgetwa from behind in the eighth minute and the referee was lenient not to let him see red.

Leopards’ original fighting spirit faded with time. VFA capitalised on this and opened their account in the 24th minute. They were awarded a corner kick that was taken by Thanzi Mbedzi.

The team’s left back, Nhlanhla Makhubele, scored with a neat header.

VFA were reduced to 10 men in the 39th minute. Thanzi Mbedzi was given his marching orders for a late tackle on Amukelani Chauke.

VFA enjoyed their 1-0 lead until proceedings for the first half came to an end.

VFA strengthened their midfield by introducing Eden Nene and Kgothatso Mariba, who replaced Banele Gama and Thifhelimbilu Magalela respectively. Realising that their scoring chances were slim, VFA decided to abandon their positions and packed themselves at the far back and relied on counter-attacks.

Lidoda duvha effected the first change to their starting line-up in the 59th minute. They made double substitutions by replacing Donald Makgetwa and Ivan Mahangwahaya, who paved the way for Wiseman Maluleke and Maboke Matlakala respectively.

Leopards continued to enjoy ball possession, but they found breaking VFA’s wall difficult.

Black Leopards scored the equaliser in the 76th minute. Maboke Matlakala beat the keeper with a half volley from the 30-metre area.

Leopards’ top goal scorer, Tiklas Thutlwa, was nominated the Man of the Match. He was presented with a cheque to the value of R3 000 after the game.

Mpheni Home Defenders through to national promotional playoffs

By Frank Mavhungu Mpheni Home Defenders will represent this province in the ABC Motsepe League promotional playoffs tournament that will be hosted in the North-West Province next month. This follows their 1-0 victory over Magesi FC in their provincial promotional playoff match that was played at the Giyani Stadium on Saturday.

Magesi approached the game as if they were going to bury Home Defenders alive. Their strikers went on the attack from the word go, giving the opposition’s defence no time to breathe. Maanda Makhado of Home Defenders was booked

for a dangerous tackle in the 14th minute. He tackled Jerry Tshabalala from behind and the referee was quick to flash yellow.

Magesi soon realized that Saturday was not their day when they missed two clear scoring chances within a short space of time. In the first instance, their speedy forward, Gabriel Molapo, went loose from the right corner and unleashed a half volley from the edge of the box. The ball missed the target by inches.

Raphile Mawela committed a similar blunder moments later.

The scoreboard was still empty when the referee blew the halftime whistle.

The head coach ofr Home

Fezile Gcaba of VFA and Matimu Tshabalala of Leopards (right) wrestle to win the ball. Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

Noko Malekana of Leopards protects the ball, while Kgothatso Mariba of VFA tackles him from behind. Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

David Malesa of Home Defenders (left) and Bafedile Baloyi of Magesi chase the ball. Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

Defenders, Mr Sidwell Phuravhathu, revealed his wisdom by introducing two game changers in Gift Nemutandani and Lentswe Munyadziwa.

They replaced Ngoako Rapatsa and Maanda Makhado.

The goal that earned Home Defenders a place in the national promotional playoffs came in the 68th minute. Gift Nemutandani blasted in a rocket from the edge of the box.

The keeper of Magesi, Tebogo Semenya, watched helplessly as the ball went beyond his reach.

The keeper of Home Defenders, Ludick Mkhathwa, was warned with a card for wasting time. He held onto the ball for far too long before he released it.

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