Limpopo Mirror 19 August 2022

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A policeman removes debris from the R524 road during the angry protests after the recent dis appearance of two young girls from Itsani and Tshitomboni villages. Photo: Elmon Tshikhudo. The police had a hard time controlling protesting learners from schools at Itsani and Shayan dima on Friday, 12 August, following the disappearance of two young girls from the area.

Where are our children?

Photo: Elmon Tshikhudo.

Missing: Mudzuli Tshilongo (14) of Tshitomboni. Missing: Fiona Matodzi (9) of Itsani. Photo supplied.

By Elmon Tshikhudo Over the past few days, the Vhembe region has been in an uproar over the disap pearance of people, especially children. The past week was particularly emotional when two school-going children went missing without a trace. One of the children to go missing is a 9-year-old girl, Mpfunzeni Fiona Matodzi from Itsani Matieni in Tshi sahulu. The Grade 4 pupil from Dzindi Primary School reportedly went to school as usual with her classmates on Thursday, 11 August. After school, she allegedly left the school premises with the rest but never reached her home. Talk doing the rounds in the village is that, while she was on her way home, someone in a black Yaris drove up to her, calling her name. She appar ently got into the car and they left. Who this person was, and where they went to, remains a mystery. Fiona was last seen wearing her school uniform and black shoes. In another case, the 14-yearold Mudzuli Tshilongo from Tshitomboni outside Malamu lele also disappeared myste riously. According to reports received, her mother left her at home on Tuesday morn ing, 9 August, when she (the mother) went to visit a relative in the same village. When she returned home in the after noon, she discovered that her daughter was nowhere to be found and had not told anyone where she was going. At Itsani, the disappearance of the young Fiona sparked a violent protest on Friday (12 August). Angered by the child’s disappearance, residents went on the rampage, trashing rub ble, burning tyres and blocking roads. All secondary schools at Itsani and Shayandima closed for the day. Businesses were also closed as no public transport was available for most of the day with the roads being blocked. Even the main R524 road between Tshilidzini Nursing College and Dzindi River was blocked and police had their hands full in trying to remove the burning rubble from the road. At one point, traffic formed a kilometre-long queue while the road was being cleared.Itsani SANCO chairperson Mr Michael Gumula, who has been assisting Fiona’s family, expressed his concern about the safety of children in the village. “We are living in fear and we have to stand up and protect our children. They are no lon ger safe here. The worst thing is that it happened in broad daylight. We have combed all the bushes, but in vain. We are appealing to anyone who might have seen what had happened to Fiona to please inform the police, so that she can be found alive,” he Limpoposaid.police spokes person Sergeant Mienkie Ramakgoakgoa confirmed the disappearances and said that the police investigations were still continuing. She called on communities to assist in the search. Anyone with informa tion that can assist the police in locating the two missing chil dren should urgently contact Detective Sergeant Manthakha Khorommbi on 060 770 0002 or 015 963 8034, or call the Crime Stop number on 08600 10111. They can also report to the nearest police station or make use of the MySAPSApp.

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Concern over increase in car hijackings in Vhembe

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The new chairperson of the Thulamela Football Association, Mr Rudzani Mulaudzi, dropped a bombshell when he unexpectedly resigned from his position. Photo supplied.

According to police spokesper son Brig Motlafela Mojapelo, the incident occurred when Bobodi ar rived home from work on the said day. Bobodi entered through the gate at his house and parked his bakkie (engine still running) in the driveway in front of the garage. He got out to close and lock the gate, when he was suddenly confronted by two unknown men. One of the men was pointing a pistol at Bob odi and ordered him to lie down. He was allegedly kicked while the other man got into the bakkie and reversed it out of the driveway.

The man with the gun fired two shots before they drove away with the silver-grey Toyota Hilux dou ble-cab, registration FPZ 505L, and two cellphones. The suspects, who allegedly spoke Tsonga, were heading towards Bungeni village.

The police expressed their concern over the escalation in the smuggling of vehicles. Mojapelo confirmed that two other cases of stolen Toyota double-cab bakkies have also been reported – one at the Waterval SAPS (on 6 August), and the other at the Vuwani SAPS (on 12 August). He has appealed to members of the public to be on the lookout and report any suspi cious activity to the police. The deputy chairperson of the community policing forum (CPF) in Vhembe, Mr John Sadiki, said stolen luxury cars were popular with cross-border smugglers. Beitbridge, he said, was a lucrative gateway to smuggle cars (hijacked, stolen or illegally moved) from one country to another for use or sale. “The syndicate networks use nationals from two or more countries. They are able to source stolen vehicles, facilitate illegal border crossing and find buyers in other countries,” Sadiki said. He appealed to the government to come up with improved security measures to curb the smuggling of stolen vehicles. “As we all know, prevention is better than cure, but to prevent a hijacking situation, one needs to be equipped with the correct information and knowl edge.”

The photo that went viral on Facebook, showing Norah Manthosi sleeping under a blanket on the pavement outside the Vleifontein Clinic’s gate. Photo: Cllr Wiseman Ramalwa.

By Kaizer Nengovhela

tein, where she also takes care of the small children of her employer, Ms Mulalo Maphavha. Norah was diagnosed with womb cancer last year and experiences fierce bouts of pain regularly. She has been waiting for surgery ever since. On the day of this incident, she was on duty when Maphavha returned home from work later that them in because the clinic was experiencing load shedding. “The security guard told us that she was ordered not to allow patients to enter the clinic premises when the lights were out. We told her that she [Norah] needed urgent help, because she was weak and feeling cold,” Maphavha said. Mulalo, the neighbour, added: “They [security] also instructed us to call an ambulance to transport her to Elim Hospital when we tried to explain that she [Norah] may die if she doesn’t receive medical attention. They told us that they would help us when the power came back on at 19:00,” she said. Norah, who was in great pain, had to lie down on the pavement and wait for nearly two hours. Mulalo eventually phoned the PR councillor in Ward 20, Mr Wise man Ramalwa, who immediately hurried to the clinic to see what was going on. According to Ramalwa, he went into the clinic, called for a nurse, and discovered only one, who did not seem to be on duty as she was with what appeared to be her boyfriend and refused to assist A photo of Norah, lying under a blanket on the pavement outside the clinic gate, started to circulate , sparking intense emo tions that led to a protesting crowd Norah was eventually rushed to the Elim Hospital at around 19:00, which is about seven kilometres away, while the protesters vehe mently demanded that the nurse be removed from the clinic, since she was not performing her duty. “It was unclear who called the police, but they arrived at around 22:00. The nurse came out with a male person, who we suspect was her boyfriend who was distracting her from assisting the patient. The police escorted the nurse past the protesters,” Ramalwa said. Sergeant Tshifhiwa Radzilani of the Makhado Police Station con firmed the incident. “As the police, we received a complaint about a group of community members who were protesting outside Vleifontein Clinic, demanding that one of the nurses be removed from the prem ises. The complaint was attended to and the female nurse was able to leave the premises safely,” she said. The next morning, MEC for Health Dr Phophi Ramathuba paid an unannounced visit to the clinic to examine the situation. This was in response to complaints she received from EFF members about the incident. Ramathuba went live on Facebook, apologising to the community. “I have heard all of your complaints and admit that, in this case, we have wronged the community. Even though there was no electricity, it was still early, not quite pitch dark yet. We ought to have helped the patient,” she said.

By Thembi Siaga An incident where a critically ill woman who is battling womb cancer and living in constant pain was allegedly denied access at the Vlei fontein Clinic on Friday, 12 August, because the clinic did not have electricity at the time, has local residents fuming. The single mother of two, Ms Norah Mantho si (40), is originally from Zimbabwe but now

The new chairperson of the Thulamela Local Football Association (Thulfa), Mr Rudzani Mulaudzi, dropped a bombshell when he unex pectedly resigned from his position last week. According to him, the resig nation became effective on 11 August when his resignation letter was tendered. Mulaudzi, a PSL match commissioner, was elected to lead Thulfa for the next four years during the association’s elective conference held at the Thulamela Library on 23 July. Mulaudzi took over from the former chairperson, Mr Ephraim Singo, who was elected as the second deputy president of Safa Vhembe. In his resignation letter, Mulaudzi cited personal reasons, which include studies, as the factors that influenced his resignation. Although he refused to comment, insiders say Mulaudzi’s resignation was influenced by the fact that so many things were happening without his knowledge, despite his occupying the highest office in the “Pleaseassociation.notethat, as of today, I am no longer working for Thulamela Local Football League as chairman. I spent

three weeks as chairperson and I don’t regret [it] at all, even if it was part time. Don’t believe rumours; I left in good spirit. I hope you find this in order,” heMulaudzisaid. said that stepping aside was not an easy decision. “I had to do so in order to focus on other things that I paused during my time at Thulfa,” he said.The president of Safa Vhem be, Mr Jabulani Ndove, said that they had not received a formal resignation letter from Mulaudzi because he had sent his letter to the national head of referees.

Residents of Tshikuwi closed the D523 road again on Tuesday night (16 August), still demanding that Makhado Municipality Ward 21 councillor Mbulaheni Magada resign. The residents accuse Magada of corruption and abusing his position as councillor over the last decade. A meeting with Makhado Mayor Samuel Munyai was scheduled for 20 July this year to discuss their grievances but, from what was reported, the meeting did not end well. According to the secretary of the Vhem be Concerned Group, Mr Phathutshedzo Ramabulana, residents are not satisfied with the Vhembe ANC’s delay in doing their investiga tions to suspend Magada. The aggrieved residents have vowed to con tinue with their protest action and block all access roads to the area. On Wednesday, 17 August, bricks and rocks lay strewn across the road to prevent motorists from using the road. At the time of our going to

By Kaizer Nengovhela Makhado spokesperson,Municipality’sMrLouis Bobodi, became another victim of violent crime when he was hijacked at gunpoint by two men at his home in Ha-Mashau Thenga in the Levubu policing area on Wednesday, 3 August.

Residents fuming after ill woman gets denied help by Vleifontein clinic

New chairperson of Thulfa resigns

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Family upset after Itsani murder case gets struck

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The Munyai family and SANCO Thulamela members photo graphed outside the Thohoyandou Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 12 August. Photo supplied. By Kaizer Nengovhela An 18-year-old girl is contem plating her future with a mixture of exhilaration and anxiety after giving birth to triplets at the Mankweng Hospital on Monday (15th). The young mother, Rothemba ni Moshapo, is a Grade 12 pupil at Songozwi Secondary School at Madodonga village in the Kuta ma area. She said she had been shocked when the doctor had told her she was about to deliver not one but three bundles of joy. “I was so scared when the doctor told me I was pregnant with triplets. Twins are unexpected, but triplets are something else.” The triplets (three girls) were named Ndiwabo, Ndiwanga and Ndiwashu. “I’ve had time to get used to it and thank God for this gift. They are my first babies and I’m happy that they are healthy. I also want to thank the doctor and midwives for the support during my children’s birth. Still, I don’t know how I’m going to be able to take care of all of them,” she said. To Rothembani, the fact that they only have child support grants to rely on is problematic. “My boyfriend is very supportive, but he relies on piece jobs for a living. How can we buy clothes and formula for three babies on these meagre grants? I don’t want to be a burden to my family by bringing in more kids to add to the problems they already have. I realise that we are going to need help from outside, so that I can look after my children properly,” she Rothembanisaid.isoptimistic that she will complete her matric, so that she can further her studies. “I will decide what to study after I have completed my matric, but I am certain I will be able to build a future for my children.”

By Elmon Tshikhudo

Rothemba Moshapo (18) from Madodonga village gave birth to triplets on Monday, 15 August. Photo supplied.

319 AUGUST 2022LIMPOPO MIRROR By Elmon Tshikhudo Two more suspects were arrested last Friday in connection with the murder of the late Collins Cha bane mayor, Moses Maluleke. Avhatakali Isaac Mudau (36) from Maniini was apprehended in Vuwani, and Wiseman Baloyi (36) from Ntlhaveni at his place of work in Saselamani. The arrests follow two weeks after the first two suspects, Shumani Nemadodzi (47) and Avhatakali Mulaudzi (42), were arrested.Mudau and Baloyi briefly ap peared in the Malamulele Magis trates’ Court on Monday and were charged with robbery with aggra vating circumstances, murder, at tempted murder and possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammu nition. The matter was postponed to 25 August to allow Baloyi to get legal representation. Both accused remain in custody. Unlike in the previous appear ances regarding the case, where the court was filled to capacity, only close family members, senior Collins Chabane officials (includ ing the mayor, Chief Whip and the Speaker), the NPA, legal repre sentatives, community structures, court officials and the media were allowed inside the courtroom. A large group of ANC mem bers, dressed in the organisation’s colours, sang freedom songs and chanted slogans at the entrance gate of the court premises, where a contingent of police members was stationed.TheMaluleke family’s represen tative, Mr Humphrey Magagula, said he was comfortable with the postponement, seeing that two more suspects had been arrested. “We are hopeful, especially with the recent arrests. It shows that this matter is going somewhere and that justice will be served sooner rather than later. As a family, we are deeply disappointed with the latest arrested suspects. These are very familiar faces to the family, especially Baloyi, with whom we live,” Magagula said. The late Maluleke was killed at his home at Shikundu on 21 July this year, during what was believed to have been a robbery. His 18-yearold son was seriously injured during the incident and admitted to a local hospital.Initially, three suspects were arrested, but one was later released because of a lack of evidence to link him to the incident. The first two suspects, Shumani Nemadodzi and Avhatakali Mudau, had since abandoned their bail applications on Wednesday, 10 August. They also remain in custody. Accused Isaac Mudau during his first appear ance in the Malamulele Magistrate’s Court on Monday. Photo: Elmon Tshikhudo. Accused Wiseman Baloyi during his first appearance in the Malamulele Magistrate’s Court on Monday. Photo: Elmon Tshikhudo.

The murder case against Mugivhela Netshimbupfe, who stood accused of killing Rudzani Munyai at a local tavern earlier this year, was struck off the roll by the Thohoyandou Mag istrate’s Court on Friday, 12 August 2022. Netshimbupfe (35), a resident at Itsani, was arrested in March this year, after he had allegedly stabbed Munyai in full view of onlookers at a tavern in Itsani, outside Thohoyandou, on 26 Feb ruary. She was buried on 5 March. According to witnesses, Net shimbupfe was a close friend of Munyai’s husband. His charge was struck off the roll because the post-mortem results of the deceased could not be provided.

Speaking outside the court after Netshimbupfe was released, the deceased’s mother, Ms Sarah Munyai, was close to tears and expressed her utmost disappoint ment at the justice system. “This is very painful to us. This man killed my daughter in cold blood and in full view of other people, and he is let loose. We are fright ened and distressed,” she cried. “The death of my daughter has caused a lot of heartache, especially to her two children who are now without a mother. Our only hope that this man would be severely punished for taking the life of our beloved daughter is shattered. They set this killer free! We know the law in this coun try is on the side of those who have money. We are a very poor family and we cannot even afford a lawyer to help us in this. We are very appreciative of the SANCO Thulamela sub-region, who has taken our plight seriously and are pursuing the case. As a family, we will not rest until justice is served,” she said. The general secretary of SANCO in Thulamela, Mr Ben Phosiwa, said that they had met the mother of the deceased crying outside the court by chance. “Upon enquiry, we realised she had a serious problem and we tried to reason with court officials here and there, who told us they could not keep the suspect in the cells when the post-mortem results were not forthcoming. We will engage other stakeholders, like Thovhele Vho-Thivhulawi Makumbane and the local civic at Itsani, and hope that the suspect gets taken back to the cells. The community is not safe when he is out, and if our plight is not heard, a rolling mass action will follow,” he said.

Two more suspects appear in court for the murder of Collins Chabane mayor

The communications officer of the Department of Social Devel opment, Ms Adel van der Linde, said she would send social workers to the young mother to see what assistance they could give her.

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By Silas Nduvheni Mbilwi Secondary School near Sibasa is regarded as the school of opportunities. This is because the learn ers get exposed to various educational competitions in subjects such as maths, science and English. One of the school’s Grade 12 pupils, Zwivhuya Vele (18), made the Limpopo-based school and community at large very proud when she was selected to attend the 63rd London International Youth Science Forum from 27 July to 10 August this year. Zwivhuya was awarded a scholarship that covered her flight, lodging and meals during her visit to the UK. Exhilarated by this experience, she told the media how the forum was all about getting students from different countries together to share their knowledge and interest in “Wescience.were asked to write an essay about one’s interest in science and how it can be used to change the world; how an individual (learner) thinks, and I was the best candidate for the competition. In my essay, I wrote about water purification in rural areas; areas that don’t have access to clean water and how it affects communities; looking at the challenges and solutions,” she said.

Zwivhuya Vele, one of Mbilwi Secondary School’s top sci ence learners, has just returned from London. In the photo, her educator and mentor Mr Tshifhiwa Tshidzumba (left) shakes hands with her shortly after her return. Photo: Silas Nduvheni.

Zwivhuya said she was excited beyond words when she was notified a week after her interview that she got the scholarship to attend the forum in London. “It was so great and I made a few new friends with other students overseas. We were lectured by science experts from across the globe over the duration of the forum. I was also able to visit research centres and performed in different science experiments. I am very in spired and motivated to follow my career in science,” she said. Zwivhuya’s educator and mentor at Mbilwi Secondary School, Mr Tshifhiwa Tshid zumba, said that, because the school was focusing on science, they made a point of sending learners abroad to participate in science activities.

On Monday, 15 August, the South African Police Service’s Provincial Women’s Network Champion, Brigadier Marry Mashile, led a joint opera tion, called Operation Basadi, around Louis Trichardt, Waterval and Siloam in an attempt to address the high crime rate in these areas. The SAPS was joined by the South African National Defence Force, traffic po lice, Home Affairs, Limpopo Department of Economic De velopment, Environment and Tourism (LEDET), community policing forums and private securityDuringcompanies.theoperation, 45 un documented migrants, mostly from Zimbabwe, were arrested. Four arrests were made for illegal mining, two for smoking marijuana in public, one for possession of a suspected stolen motor vehicle, four for selling liquor without a licence, and 10 for public drinking. This is according to Constable Irene Radzilani from the Makhado SAPS. The operation also conduct ed roadblocks, where 86 traffic fines were issued, and dagga plants, liquor and illicit ciga rettes were confiscated.

By Bernard Chiguvare On Thursday, 11 August, representatives of various government sectors and organisations gathered at the Nancefield Community Hall in Musina to discuss human trafficking, which is becom ing a growing concern in the region. The Department of Justice, South African Police Service, South African Defence Force, Department of Home Affairs, Lawyers for Human Rights, Department of Social Devel opment, Musina Legal Advice Centre, the taxi industry, Outreach Foundation, Red Cross, and other stakeholders attended the discussions. “Human trafficking is a crim inal activity that is currently rife. It comes second to drugs and weapons; hence we want to make the Musina community aware of this. Every financial year we, as an anti-human-traf ficking forum, meet to come up with a programme of action. One of the listed programmes was to address Musina resi dents and sensitise the entire community to human traf ficking; what the community should do and where to report it, should they notice any suspi cious activities,” said Mr Motsei Kgosiemang from the Depart ment of Justice. The day before, the forum visited some of the schools around Musina to make children aware of human trafficking. Lt Col Lyborn Sivhagi from the Hawks ad vised learners (and the general public) on precautions to be taken to avoid falling victim to human trafficking, such as not to be tempted by promises of a well-paid job far from home; to be wary of people who offer jobs that promise a large sum of money in a short period of time, and to speak to their par ents, teachers, or any trusted family member or friend first when such opportunities are offered. Sivhagi warned the children to be very wary of adults who attempt to befriend them through social media, and always let someone know about theirThewhereabouts.publicareadvised to report any suspicious activities that might be related to human trafficking to the nearest police station, phone the SAPS Crime Stop number on 08600 10111, or the Human Trafficking Re source on 0800 222 777.

The SAPS confiscated dagga plants, among others, during their joint operation conducted around Louis Trichardt, Waterval and Siloam on Monday, 15 August. Photo: Makhado SAPS.

She added that she was grateful for their champion, the Paediatric Oncology Group, that supports thisDrinitiative.KagisoBatka, one of the paediatricians who attended the event and addressed the mothers, said that she was a cancer survivor herself. She en couraged young people working at hospitals who want to study to become paediatricians to view them as mentors.

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The Limpopo anti-human-trafficking forum gathered at the Nancefield Community Hall last week to sensitise the commu nity to the dangers of human trafficking, and how to prevent it. Photo: Bernard Chiguvare. Human trafficking is also rife in Vhembe, Musina community told By Silas Nduvheni Limpopo MEC for Health Dr Phophi Ramathuba paid a visit to Tshilidzini Hospital on Wednesday, 10 August, as part of the department’s Child Cancer Awareness Campaign, under the theme “Children Our Future”. It also formed part of the Women’s Month celebration and sec ond anniversary of the Rural Health Matters outreach programme. Ramathuba, who was joined by women medical specialists, said the campaign was mainly intended to spotlight the types of cancer that largely affect children, and to draw attention to survivorship issues.

Operation Basadi launched to help fight against crime in Makhado

“Cancer is the leading cause of death among children and adolescents. Each year, an es timated 400 000 children and adolescents between the age of 9 and 19 years develop cancer. The most common types in clude leukaemia, brain cancer, lymphomas, and solid tumours, such as neuroblastoma and Wilms tumours,” she said. Ramathuba told the media that the campaign also wanted to focus on women as mothers, because when a child became sick, the woman usually took care of the child. “Every year we work to raise awareness on child cancer, but this time around we want to increase this awareness, as well as the work we do, even more to support children diagnosed with cancer and their families. Child cancer can be cured with generic medicine and further treatment, like surgery and radiotherapy, and we want to use this awareness campaign to reach as many parents as pos sible and ensure that childcare services are accessible.”

Mbilwi learner attends 63rd Youth Science Forum in United Kingdom

By Silas Nduvheni Hundreds of mourners, including members of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and learners of Mbilwi Secondary School, paid their last respects to the late wife and two children of an EFF councillor in the Thulamela Municipality, Cllr Fhatuwani Begwa, during an emotional funeral service held for them on Sunday, 14 August. Stephina Begwa (34) and her two children, Gudani (14) and Munangiwa (2), died in a hor rific car accident on the R524 road in Levubu on Monday, 8 August. According to reports received, an oncoming sedan’s driver lost control and it collid ed head-on with the vehicle the Begwa family members were travelling in. Cllr Begwa and his eight-year-old son, Ren dani, were the only survivors. Stephina and the children were buried at the Mbaleni Municipal Cemetery. The spokesperson for the bereaved family, Advocate Tshifhiwa Matodzi, said they were still heartbroken by the incident.“Gudani, who was a Grade 8 learner at Mbilwi Secondary School, had a promising, bright future ahead of him at one of the best schools in Limpopo, while Stephina, as the caring and loving mother of the fam ily, has left a prominent gap,” saidTheMatodzi.principal of Mbilwi Secondary School, Mr Cedrick Lidzhade, said Gudani was one of the bright learners in his class. “The school is here to pay tribute to Gudani. He will cer tainly be missed by his fellow classmates. May his soul rest in peace,” said RepresentingLidzhade.theEFF in the Vhembe region, Cllr Rebecca Mohlala said the party was saddened by the great loss suf fered. “The EFF mourns with pain and sympathy this tragedy that befell the Begwa family. Our heartfelt condolences to the family,” Mohlala said.

The eight-year-old Rendani (seated on the left) and his father, Cllr Fhatuwani Begwa, were comforted by friends and family during the funeral service of his wife, Stephina, and two chil dren, Gudani and Munangiwa, who died in a head-on collision on the R524 road on Monday, 8 August. Photo: Silas Nduvheni. The spokesperson for the Begwa family, Advocate Tshifhiwa Matodzi, standing next to the graves of the late Stephina Begwa (34), Gudani Begwa (14) and Munangiwa Begwa (2), after the burial service at the Mbaleni Municipal Graveyard. Photo: Silas Nduvheni.

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Wife and two children of Cllr Begwa laid to rest at emotional funeral

The group of dedicated women at Lwamondo, who took it upon themselves to eradicate the water shortage at their village. Photo supplied.

By Victor Mukwevho

By Elmon Tshikhudo Lwamondo village is one of the many water-starved areas in the Vhembe Dis trict. The village, with its thousands of households, sometimes experiences dry spells of water for as long as three months at a time. This has been going on for years, but women - who are never short of ideas to take care of their families - will always find a way out of their challenges. A group of determined women from the area have taken it upon themselves to fix this problem by connecting pipes from a local riv er up in the mountain, all the way down to their village. One of the women on this project, Ms Shumani Masunzi, said they had suffered without water for too long. “We have engaged the powers that be for a long time but found no audience. For years we have been on our own, having to depend on water bought from those with boreholes. Some times the municipality would remember us and out of the blue we would find running water in our taps. Life had been very difficult for us as most families here are indigent with no income. As women, we could not sit and lament any longer while the whole community was suffering. We had to stand up and do something to lift us up from the predicament we found ourselves in,” she said. Masunzi said they knew water was available in the river up in the mountain but had to come up with a plan to lead it down to the village for use. “Each household contributed an amount of R2 500 and we managed to buy pipes. At first we hired a man we thought had the expertise to help us but he failed us, and in the end we decided to just do it ourselves. We all have plenty of water now, with six 5000-litre tanks in the village,” Masunzi beamed. Another one of the women, Ms Livhuwani Netshiongolwe, said that where there was a will, there was always a way. “We as women saw the oppor tunity to get things done and made use of it. We now have water all over the village. We have other long-term plans too. Soon, we will be starting agricultural projects that will sustain all our homes. We are out here showing that, as women, we can do even better than men. Do not underesti mate the power of women,” she said.

Lwamondo women make own plan to get water to whole of the village

The problem of teenage suicides came to the fore once again over the past week end when two young people hanged themselves over what is believed to have been fami ly conflict and disputes. A teenage girl from Tshan dama village in the Mutale area was found hanging from a tree next to the Makhithani crossing late last Thursday afternoon (11 August). The girl was a Grade 11 pupil at Thengwe Secondary School. According to the police statement, she had allegedly had an argument with her mother. The girl allegedly left home without telling anyone where she was going. Her body was later found. No suicide note was found at the scene. A 10-year-old boy from Tshifudi Damani village also hanged himself on Saturday morning (13 August). Accord ing to the police report, the boy was playing with his two-yearold sister at their home when he allegedly pushed her and she fell and started bleeding from the mouth. The mother was upset with him and told him to play nicely with other kids. The boy allegedly became angry and went into the toilet. The mother was busy with house chores at the time and never suspected anything. At one point the other children alerted her that the boy was not coming out of the toilet. When she went in to check on him, she found him hanging from a rope that was apparent ly kept next to the generator outside the house. The boy was immediately taken to Tshifudi Clinic but was certified dead on arrival.Police investigations into both incidents continue.

Traditional healers are urged to register themselves and to unite

He said that being a tradi tional healer was more of a calling than a personal choice. He explained how everything began for him. “I became very ill in 1983 and was taken to various hospitals and clinics, but the doctors could not find what was wrong. My body was in so much pain that I lost a lot of weight and everyone around me was con vinced that I would not make it. One night, I had a dream about people beating traditional drums and dancing while calling my name. I told my late father, Petrus Matoro, about the dream and he suggested that we should consult a traditional healer. I was taken to the traditional healer, who confirmed that I had a calling, and I was initiated for six months. After the six months, I regained my health and started treating patients. I have been doing it to this day.” Manenena said that, although he enjoyed saving lives, he was disturbed by the careless destruction of indigenous plants that pro vide traditional healers with medical herbs. “We used to get our herbs nearby but, because of the careless de-bushing of important indigenous plants, we have to travel far these days for medicinal plants. We appeal to government to help us to preserve these plants by giving traditional healers land where they can plant their herbs,” he said.

Maine Vho-Lesedi David Manenena from Musina, photographed in his consulting room.

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By Victor Mukwevho

Netshishivhe siblings left destitute after family home burns down

Traditional healing Musina-based traditional healer Maine Vho-Lesedi David Manenena (69) said that, if all traditional healers registered themselves at rec ognised institutions, the gov ernment would find working with them and successfully tracing them easier, should something go wrong. Manenena, who has been practicing as a traditional healer for the past 39 years, spoke to the Limpopo Mirror during an interview at his home in Nancefield Extension 9 in Musina on Tuesday, 9 August.Proudly showing off his recognition certificates, Manenena said that for any practicing traditional leader to have a recognition certificate was advisable. “The registra tion of traditional healers will help eradicate fake traditional leaders, whose aim is to make money instead of saving lives,” heManenenasaid. himself is a registered member at three institutions, namely the Tradi tional and Faith Practitioners Organisation, Vhembe Tra ditional Health Practitioners and the Herbalist Association, and he makes sure that these memberships are renewed annually, so he stays up to date on matters affecting traditional healers. “When you are registered with a rec ognised institution, it is easier for you to get information, because government and other partners prefer to work with organised people. We attend workshops and meetings on health-related matters under the banners of our organisa tions, as we are recognised as united people.”

The Netshishivhe siblings from Khubvi village were left homeless after their family home burnt down on Satur day, 13 August. Neighbours apparently saw that the house was on fire shortly after 13:00 in the afternoon. The two siblings, Nditsheni Netshishivhe and his sister, Sedzani Netshishivhe, were not home at the time, so the neighbours and close relatives rushed to the house to try and put the fire out, but by then it was too late. They did, however, manage to pull three cars out of their garages to save them from being destroyed in the“Iinferno.make100% sure that we switch off all electrical appliances each time we leave the house,” said Sedzani. “We found a pile of bricks, stacked underneath one of the windows at the back of the house, where someone must have climbed into the Accordinghouse.”to her, someone broke into the house exactly one week before this incident (on 6 August). “The intruder ransacked my bedroom and cut all my educational certificates, my driver’s licence and other documents to pieces. I don’t know who it is, but it is clear that someone has it in for us,” sheNditshenisaid. and Sedzani’s parents separated when they were very young. They lived with their father, who passed away two years ago after a short illness, leaving them only the house, which is now destroyed, and the cars, which they may have to sell now to survive as neither of them is employed. “I don’t know what is going to happen to us. We have nowhere to sleep, no clothes to wear and nothing to eat,” cried Sedzani, standing next to the ruin of what was once their beautiful home.The local ward councillor, Ms Anna Netshishivhe, said she had immediately contacted her political principals, who prom ised to help the siblings with tents and other basic needs. “I am terribly sad about this. It’s a disaster. I pray that the Almighty God intervenes and help this family,” she said. Sedzani Netshishivhe (far right) standing in front of the burnt-out house she used to call home. Photo: Victor Mukwevho.

Photo: Maanda Bele

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By Elmon Tshikhudo

Cllr Shadrack Gezani Maluleke was sworn in as the new mayor of Collins Chabane Local Municipality during its 10th special council meeting, held on Thursday, 11 August. This follows the death of the late Moses “Big Moss” Maluleke in July this year. Maluleke, popularly known as SG, was a member of the mayoral committee (MMC) for finance in the previous council. Following last year’s elections, he served as the MMC responsible for technical services. After he was sworn in by Magistrate Busi Nkosi, Maluleke accepted his responsibilities with mixed emotions. “As Africans we have a period to mourn loved ones. As we speak, we are mourning the passing of our beloved mayor, the late Cllr Moses Maluleke, but we accept this position because government must continue to run and we must continue to deliver services to the people. When we were all elected together as councillors, comrade Big Moss said he hoped that, during our term, service delivery reached every corner of the municipality. This is what we must do to continue his legacy,” said Maluleke.

Cllr Shadrack Maluleke sworn in as new mayor of Collins Chabane By Maanda Bele For a goat to deliver two or even three kids at a time is not unusual, but Musiiwa Rodney Mandiwana, from the Agrilogic Farming Project in Ha-Mandiwana Magoloni, has a Boer goat that gave birth to quadruplets (four kids) in June this year. This is, however, not a new world record. According to the Guinness Book of Records, the record for the largest litter of goats is held by a pygmy goat in Pennsylvania that gave birth to six kids in March of 2006a tough one to beat. Still, this 37-year-old self-taught farmer from Ha-Mandiwana in the Nzhelele valley nearly bursts with pride over his Boer goat’s quadruplets. Mandiwana has his own small farming enterprise at his home in the village, situated near a mountain, where he breeds Boer goats and freerange Orpington chickens. He said he had started farming when the Covid pandemic had struck in 2020 and the lockdown had prohibited him from going out to work. Today, he is a member of Vhembe Emerging Farmers - a group of farmers who help each other take care of their animals and plants.“Istarted like everyone, with just a few goats. A friend gave me my Boer goat ram. Today I have 19 goats, of which 13 are pregnant.”Hesaid he was confident that his goats might deliver more than three kids again. “If you take good care of your animals, they give you better results. I make sure that my animals are well taken care of. I give them clean water to start with and their shelter is cleaned regularly. When it comes to feeding, I give them nutritious food, and I always make sure that I deal with internal and external parasites because they destroy animals and their herfromOncekeepinbeforewantstillwereMandiwanaRegardingfertility.”thequadruplets,saidthattheygrowingjustfine.“Ikeeptheminthekraal.IthemtogrowstrongfirstIletthemgofindfoodthemountain.Ialsostillacloseeyeonthemother.sheisperfectlyrecoveredthepregnancy,Iwillletouttoo,”hesaid.

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The newly sworn-in Collins Chabane mayor, Cllr Shadrack Maluleke (seated 2nd from left) with his new executive council. Photo: Elmon Tshikhudo. Magistrate Busi Nkosi swears Cllr Shadrack Maluleke in as the new mayor of Collins Chabane Local Municipality. Photo: Elmon Tshikhudo.

Roshini also contributes to Women’s Day by motivating others. She was invited on Nirvana World FM Radio for an interview on Tuesday afternoon. She responded to a number of questions regard ing her former position in the South African Police Service and talked about the transition she made to business – a true inspiration!

For the female employees at Thohoyandou Beer Distrib utors (TBD), National Wom en’s Day is a special occasion every year. Out of 95 employ ees, 12 are women. “They are in administration, some are cooks and some clean ers,” says Roshini Pakkiree. She explains that TBD is a franchise of the South African Breweries. “Since 2012, we have been cooking for all our employees,” she added. For Roshini and husband Mark from Louis Trichardt, giving these ladies something back for their hard work is a privilege. “They were super ex cited about receiving little gifts for Women’s Day – they appre ciate every little thing,” Roshini says. The celebrations were held at the business’s premises on Monday, 8 August.

TBD’s ladies get a special surprise

By Bernard Chiguvare The Treatment Action Cam paign (TAC), a non-profit organisation, is currently intensifying inCollinsSibongiseniDeputycies.sexfocussingprogrammesyouth-awarenessbyspecificallyonunprotectedtocurbteenagepregnanThisfollowsavisitbyMinisterofHealthDrDhlomototheChabaneMunicipalityMarchthisyear.

LEFT: One of the schools visited by the Masindi Foundation on 29 July this year was the Mandiwana branch of the Fhulufhelo Special School. During the visit, the Tonodzai.theMsschool’sheredilearners.outrepresentativesfoundation’shandedschoolshoestothePrincessMasinMphephu(centre)isflankedbytwooftherepresentatives,Mamphogoro(left)andSGBchairperson,Mr Photo supplied. By Pétria de Vaal

TAC tackles teenage pregnancies

The Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) started visiting schools around the Vhembe region to address teenage preg nancy and the dangers of having unprotected sex. This photo was taken at the Osias Davhana High School. Photo supplied.

Musina takes up fight against drugs

Dhlomo pointed out that the Collins Chabane municipality is experiencing an increase in teenage pregnancies. He rolled out, among others, more “Youth Friendly Services” to be implemented at health facilities within the municipality. Youth Friendly Services would mean that a young person is assigned specifically at each health facility to attend to health-re lated issues among youths. The department believes that young people will speak more openly to other young people about their challenges than they would to older people. The TAC’s provincial chair person, Mr Daniel Mathebula, outlined a number of contrib uting factors to the increase in teenage pregnancy. To start with, he said, most of the villag es in the area did not have any activities the youth could spend their time on meaningfully. “There are more shebeens than youth activities in the villages, and there are no libraries where youths can spend time reading,” heAssaid.ameasure to address the issue of teenage pregnancy, the TAC has upped its game by visiting schools, starting in the Collins Chabane Municipality and moving on to the rest of the Vhembe District. The organisa tion will be educating youths on the dangers of engaging in sex at a young age. The TAC will also visit health facilities with Youth Friendly Services to get a sense of this service’s effectiveness.

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The Masindi Foundation visited four schools and two families in need on 29 July this year. During the visits, they handed out school shoes to learners at Matanda Primary School, Fulufhelo Special School (Mandiwana branch), Londanani Care Centre and the Unarine Day Care Centre for Handicapped Children. Photographed at the Unarine centre are standing, from left to right, Mudau Mushaathoni, Lutendo Phangami (ward coun cillor), Enos Manavhela (ward committee leader), Princess Masindi Mphep hu, Thabo Mudau, Glady Sithomela (Unarine Day Care Centre manager) and Livhalani Ramese. Seated are Clifford Net sianda (ward committee), Musanda Vho-Mashamba Mulaudzi and Jeffrey Sadam Masutha (SAN CO chairperson). Photo supplied.

Some of the female employees of Thohoyandou Beer Distribu tors with the gifts they received. Photo supplied.

In an attempt to combat this problem, the Lesley Manyathe la Foundation and Venetia Mine have now joined hands by establishing “Operation Mas’Gondola” (Mas’Gondola meaning garbage). The aim is to identify victims of drug abuse and take them to rehabil itation centres. “We understand we have very few rehabilitation centres in Limpopo, but our long-term goal is to advocate for one in Musina,” said Kabelo Thelele, spokesperson of the foundation.Thelelesaid that knowing that so many households had been turned into drug dens was sad. They do believe, however, that the in volvement of law-en forcement agencies and entities empowered to address social ills will be able to confront this scourge with the force that is needed. The foundation and stake holders are planning a string of events, such as community dialogues, and they also want to involve the MEC for Transport and Commu nityTheleleSafety.called on the local community as well to help them intensify the fight against the selling and abuse of crystal meth (also known as “Mafika” or “Matombo”) and otherThisdrugs.isnot the first time the residents have tried to address drug abuse in Musina. Last year, Sekelani Isaac Ndou and several other residents hosted a 5km colourful walk/run event, challenging the Musina Local Municipality, the Musina police, local inaddressinglieveweweeradicatingcomethatthisauthorisedealers,knowntheTheagainstcomeandnon-governmentbusinesspeople,organisationsthewholecommunitytoonboardinthefightdrugabuseinMusina.eventwassupposedtoendfollowingday,identifyingdrugaddictsordrugbutthepolicedidnotthisaction.Ndougiveshisfullsupporttooperation.“WhenwenotedthefoundationhasalsoupwiththesameideaofdrugsinMusina,decidedtojointhem,sothatformastrongforce.IbethiswillgoalongwayinthedrugpandemicMusina,”hesaid.

More and more members of the Musina community are standing together to fight drug abuse in their community. Photo: Facebook.

By Bernard Chiguvare Drug abuse among Musina’s youth has been a serious problem for a long time, and residents fear the worst if something is not done about the problem soon.

The ambition of Nhluvuko Sibisi, an exceptional upcoming artist from Mahatlani village, is to motivate people to turn their thinking into doing. His most recent work is a canvas that abstractly illustrates the transformation of day into night, symbolising the passage of time. This young man’s creativity has no limit, which enables him to turn ordinary, everyday scenes around him into unexpected impressions, letting the beholder see things from a new perspective. “What makes my art unique is the fact that I can take something that does not exist at all and make it seem real, or take something real and make it seem unreal. It’s all about using your imagination,” he said. Nhluvuko was only seven years old and had just started school at Mahatlani Primary when he discovered his love of art. “I used to draw all over the walls at home, to the dismay of my family. Of course, it needed a lot of improvement, but over the years I kept practising, with much help from my uncle, Jully Mkhabele from Wayeni, who encouraged me every day,” he said. Nhluvuko, who is currently doing an IT course through the Vaal University of Technology (VUT),

emotions, or create impressions of nature, or the world out there and the society we live in,” he said. Those who might be interested in Nhluvuko’s artwork can contact him on 082 545 0395. He is also available on Facebook (Nhluvuko William).

“Turn your imagination into reality,” says Nhluvuko

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This year’s commemoration was held under the theme: “Women’s Socio-economic Rights and Empowerment: Building Back Better for Women’s Resilience”. The event was covered on the Nne na Vhone show hosted by Rofhiwa Nethengwe from 09:00 to 13:00. When delivering his speech, Premier Stanley Mathabatha said, “the 9th of August is an important day on our national calendar. This day is our National Women’s Day. This day is about saluting the courage and tenacity of all the women in our country.” “Recently, our national women’s football team gave us more reasons to celebrate. Our women in football have done what their male counterparts have been failing to do since after the 1996 African Cup of Nations. They brought the Women’s African Cup of Nations to our country. They are the heroes who deserve adoration and celebration.” He also tackled gender-based violence, which has been prevalent in the country in recent years. Mathabatha said: “We call on the SAPS to dedicate enough resources, including manpower, to tackle domestic abuse, which is our recent pandemic. We also call on the courts to refuse bail to perpetrators of gender-based violence as, in most cases, such perpetrators go on to kill their spouses whilst on bail. We further call on the courts to impose the harshest sentences on those who are found guilty of abusing women and children,” he said. The premier said that people were calling for drastic measures to be taken because the levels of violence against women and children were terrifying and unacceptable. “The parole authorities must think hard before approving parole for perpetrators of gender-based violence,” Mathabatha said while on air.

heInexplained.2017,Phalaphala FM selected DJ Blvck Zee as one of their resident DJ’s, which gained him enormous recognition in the music industry. His genius production and ability to make music that speaks to the people have opened many opportunities for him. The young artist is in his final year of studying towards his bachelor’s degree in politics and international relations at the University of Venda. He has established an annual event, widely called the ‘Meet and Turn up Party’, where fellow students hang out together and DJ Blvck Zee gets to give them a rare musical experience as he shares his own mixes with them.For more information on DJ Blvck Zee’s gigs, follow him on Twitter (Dj Blvck Zee) or Instagram (blvckzee), or call him on 060 754 4925 or 065 360 2993.

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The multi-talented singer-cum-music producer, Tovhowani Mathoho, said that he felt hurt and not happy at all about certain artists he had helped to get recorded who had afterwards shown no appreciation for his hard work. Mathoho explained that that he had composed, arranged and produced two albums for two local artists (whom he decided not to mention by name) free of charge because they had no money. Both these artist won R30 000 at the Tshivenda Music Awards (Tshima) in consecutive years, but he never saw a cent as a token of gratitude. Mathoho, who is the sole owner of Mudzinba Music Production, released his own debut album in 2001 while he was still based in Chiawelo in Johannesburg. One of the tracks on this album, called Muimawoga, was well received by music lovers and played regularly on many radio stations across the country. When asked what had prompted him to start his own recording company, he said he had been touched by how much recording companies charged up and coming artists to record their music, especially those from poor backgrounds. “I returned to Venda out of love for my people. I recorded a lot of artists in Johannesburg, and my business there was booming, but when I saw how many artists struggled to record here at home, I decided to come back and help,” Mathoho said. “There are a lot of talented local artists who cannot record their music because they don’t have the money for it. That is why I recorded them for free, with the understanding that they would pay me back later. But after my experience with those unappreciative artists, I think now they must all pay upfront,” he said. Since Mathoho’s return to Venda, he has recorded artists such as Papa Thile, Surprise Alidzulwi, Mbilaheni Mahada, and others. Those who would like to record their music can contact Mathoho at 082 628 0447. The multi-talented singer-cum-producer, Tovhowani Muimawoga Mathoho, at his studio. Photo: Victor Mukwevho. By Thembi Siaga

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By Thembi Siaga Rolivhuwa Singo, aka DJ Blvck Zee, promises his fans that his upcoming third album, an EP called Constance, EditionSecond , is going to be a real treat, filled with a mixture of House music and Amapiano, combined with hip-hop and pop. The eighttrack EP, which is dedicated to his beloved mother, will be released early in September this year. This 22-year-oldversatileDJ,producer,en-trepreneur, and events pioneer from Makwarela began his career in the DJ industry in 2017 after pitching his diversified House and Amapiano mixes at various venues, such as the Khoroni Hotel. “My music reflects the ways I feel or what I’m going through at the moment. This I communicate to my fans who share the same sentiments,” said DJ Blvck Zee. He released his first album, Fondness, in 2020, and at the beginning of 2021, established his own record label, called Blvck Africans Records. Shortly afterwards, he released his second album and first tribute to his mother, titled Constance, First Edition “My mother remains my biggest source of inspiration, hence the first and second editions of Constance. The project basically defines the kind of person my mom is. It has an emotional feel to it, combined with loving and spiritual lyrics,”

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Premier Stanley Mathabatha delivers his speech during the Women’s Day event on 9 August, which was broadcast live on Phalaphala FM. Photo supplied.

DJ Blvck Zee talks about his mother’s love on his third album, titled Constance, Second Edition Photo: Our Capture Photography.

The newly elected chairper son of the Musina Multi-Par ty Women Caucus (MPWC), Cllr Phungo Ramofhi, said her immediate task would be to enhance the capacity of women councillors to ensure their effective participation in decision making. Ramofhi was unanimously elected during the inaugu ral sitting of the Musina Multi-Party Women Caucus, held at Musina Municipality’s council chambers on Friday, 12 August. Ramofhi’s inaugura tion will mark a page in histo ry books as she has become the first chairperson of this newly launched structure in Musina. The MPWC was initiated by the South African Local Gov ernment Association (SAL GA)’s Women Commission, which encourages all women councillors to participate in its activities freely, irrespective of their political affiliation. The MPWC acts as an advisory and consultative body for all wom en councillors, representing their interests within munici pal council structures. It also engages municipal councils on empowerment issues affecting women in administration, pol itics and the community, while at the same time facilitating leadership development for women in council structures to ensure their effective partici pation and bargaining. During the launch, the Vhembe District MPWC’s District Commissioner, Cllr Rudzani Grace Ramabulana Nkanyane, said the MPWC should lobby the municipal ity to develop, promote and implement gender policies and thereafter monitor and evaluate the impact of those policies. “The MPWC that we are launching here today should be regulated by the rules governing the council committees in general … This structure must make sure that it defends and fights for the rights of women councillors in local government. You must also develop programmes aimed at nurturing young girls to be responsible future leaders of our society,” she said. Ramofhi welcomed her elec tion as chairperson and prom ised to work hard to empower women councillors in Musina. “It is clear that you elected me on trust, and I will therefore never disappoint you. I have been advocating for the rights of women for the larger part of my life,” Ramofhi said. Musina Municipality’s Speaker, Cllr Siyaphi Shirilele, said the launch of the Musina MPWC proved the govern ment’s seriousness to address challenges faced by women councillors. “As council, we welcome this progressive structure, and we have no doubt that it will create more developmental opportunities for women councillors.”

Pallbearers carry the remains of the late Namadzavho Solomon Mudau to his final resting place. Photo: Elmon Tshikhudo.

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Well-known clergyman of PHC passes on at age 96

Tshabalala’s ID number fixed at last

Members of the Pentecostal Holiness Church (PHC) of South Africa are in mourn ing, following the passing away of their long-serving member, Rev Joseph Nndwa mato Luvhengo. Rev Luvhengo passed away in his bed at his home at Nancefield, Musina, on Saturday afternoon, August 13, following a long illness. According to family mem bers, he started complaining about an itching ear imme diately after his farewell and appreciation function that was held at the PHC branch at Nancefield on March 26 this year. This is the same branch he was leading for years. The 96-year-old Rev Luvhen go achieved many milestones in his career. He was part of the group of people who translated the Bible from English into Tshivenda. He was known to be a selfless clergyman who would walk long distances to pray for the sick and give counselling to theEvenneedy.during the time of his illness, Rev Luvhengo surprised many by continuing to pray for others, including Presi dent Cyril Ramaphosa and his collective leadership. His wife, Lydia Luvhengo, said that he prayed for peace in the country every“Mymorning.husband started praying for Ramaphosa immediately when he heard that he was campaigning to become presi dent of the ANC. He said it was important to pray for Rama phosa, because there were corrupt people who did not want him,” she explained. According to his son, Jomo Luvhengo, Rev Luvhengo had played different roles in the Musina community since he was deployed to the area from Louis Trichardt Masagani in 1962, by the missionaries. “Since my father arrived here, he was deeply involved in community development. He fought hard for the recognition of the Tshivenda language in this area. Together with old men like the late Matshivha, Ramabulana, Ramovha and others, they fought for the establishment of Makushu Pri mary School, which was opened in 1969, specifically meant for Venda-speaking children. Today, Makushu is one of the biggest schools in Musina, with about 1 165 pupils,” Jomo said. He added that his father had also loved and embraced everyone. “He made sure that church leaders were united un der the umbrella of the Musina Council of Churches. He also established many churches in the former Venda, Malamulele and Zimbabwe,” said Jomo Luvhengo.BishopLalamani, who is the leader of PHC’s Limpopo North Conference, said Reverend Luvhengo had served God with passion. Pastor Shadrack Mazulu, who leads one of the churches in Zimbabwe, said that the late Rev Luvhengo had helped establish many branches of the church in this country. Reverend Mashudu Salani, who is also a product of Rev erend Luvhengo, said “the old man taught me to be faithful and honest. In my entire life, I had never seen such an honest and faithful person like Rever end Luvhengo,” said Salani. Luvhengo’s son, Emmanuel Luvhengo, said that his father had been committed to serving the community with passion. He said his father had seldom been at home. “He was always out doing his church work or community work,” he said. His memorial service will be held on Friday morning at his church, PHC Musina, while a funeral service will be held on Saturday morning, also in Mu sina. He is survived by his wife, Lydia, four children, 14 grand children and six great-grand children.

The dead man’s sis ter-in-law, Ms Rainah Mathole, said: “We are in deep mourning and we do not even know what to do. Our hearts are torn apart.”

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After nearly two years of waiting, the Department of Home Affairs has at last fixed Maria Tshabalala’s ID number. Photo:Bernard Chiguvare.

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By Ndivhuwo Musetha

Double tragedy for Mudau family when father and daughter die

The late Rev Joseph Nndwa mato Luvhengo. Picture: Ndivhuwo Musetha. By Bernard Chiguvare “You don’t realise how im portant an ID number really is until you don’t have one,” said Ms Maria Tshabalala from Mpheni village in Elim. She breathed a huge sigh of relief when the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) fixed her ID number at long last. This after the DHA had blocked her ID num ber because their system had suddenly shown that it duplicated someone else’s ID number. Tshabalala (54) has waited nearly two years for this prob lem to be solved, and in the meantime, she has struggled to get along. She could not, among other things, get her R350 Covid grant without proof of identity. “I was sent from one office to the next and nearly gave up the fight. No one really bothered to tell me what doc uments were required. It was only months later, after this newspaper did a story on my situation, that I was clearly instructed by the department on what procedures to follow and what information to sub mit for them to issue a new ID number for me,” she said. Limpopo Mirror questioned the DHA on Tshabalala’s case. The department’s liaison of ficer, Mr David Hlabane, said the problem could have been the result of identity theft, where an ID was acquired illegally or fraudulently with falsified documentation, or it could have been a case where identity numbers had been inadvertently du plicated. In either case, Hlabane said, markers are set on the National Population Register (NPR) to block any ID that duplicates another as a means of ensuring the integrity and credi bility of the TshabalalaNPR.says she is very relieved, as she can now function normally again. “I have already applied for my Covid grant with my fixed ID number. This will really help me, since I was living most ly on borrowed money,” she said.

By Elmon Tshikhudo

The Mudau family of Ngovhe la village outside Sibasa were dealt a double blow when they lost a father and his daughter in two separate incidents. First to pass on was the daughter, Ms Monica Mathole (33), who sadly died on 2 Au gust under mysterious circum stances in Diepsloot, Gauteng. The funeral was to take place at Diepsloot Cemetery near Seshego.Thefather, Mr Namadzavho Solomon Mudau (70), travelled to Seshego to prepare for the funeral. He arrived on the 6th but developed health compli cations there. He never lived to bury his daughter as he passed away the following day. The daughter was buried on Saturday, 13 August, while Namadzavho Mudau was bur ied at the cemetery at Ngovhela on Sunday, 14 August. During his funeral held at his home, his first-born child, Mr Maxwell Mudau, could not hide his grief and pain. He said that the death of his only sister had caught him off-guard. “My sister died under mysterious cir cumstances and I was still trying to come to terms with it. We were still preparing for her funeral and then trage dy struck again. We are in so much pain as a family,” he said.

Captured during the launch of the Musina Multi-Party Women Caucus are, seated from left to right, Cllr Siyaphi Shirilele (Musina Municipality Speaker), Cllr Phungo Ramofhi (newly elected chairperson) and Vhembe District MPWC District Commissioner Rudzani Grace Ramabulana Nkanyane. Standing behind them, from left to right, are: Mercy Ndhlovu from Musina Municipality Political Support Office, Cllr Caroline Makhani, Cllr Dorcus Makhura, Cllr Thiathu Mammbeda, Cllr Viviene Milanzi, Cllr Rabelani Rabambukwa and Cllr Maggie van Staden.

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By Ndivhuwo Musetha

Musina’s emergency services put to the test during staged accident

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Emergency workers carry one of the “injured” victims at the scene of the staged accident. The scene of the staged road accident at Musina.

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As another way of helping to preserve the Venda culture and traditions, the royal house of Makonde is busy teaching young girls how to perform traditional dances, such as domba, tshigombela, tshifasi and others. According to the acting royal leader, Khosipfareli Vho-Nyadzeni Peter Ravhura, he decided to revive traditional dances in honour of his late father, Vhamusanda Vho-Don ald Mutshinya Ravhura. “I decided to revive these dances in August last year when I was installed as the acting tradi tional leader, on behalf of the house of my nephew, Vhamu sanda Vho-Tshinetise Ravhura. “My father was very proud of his Venda tradition and culture. When I came in, I decided to revive these traditional dances in his honour. We started with fewer than 10 girls, but today we have more than 60 of them, from Grade R to 11,” said Ravhura. Makhadzi Thiemulwi Ravhura, with the help of other community members such as granny Madida and Muofhe, train the children every Friday and Saturday for one or two hours. They also gather on hol idays and, among others, they are taught how to greet elders with respect and many other VendaRavhurapractices.saidthat he wanted the group to expand and to showcase their talents in formal competitions. “My dream is to see these kids perform these dances at a level where they can be seen on television, so that the world can know that Makonde is here and existing,” said Ravhura.

Vhakoma Vho-Colbert Ravhura (far left with red T-shirt) and acting Vhamusanda Vho-Nyawedzeni Ravhura with some of the children. Picture: Ndivhuwo Musetha. Makonde house wants to preserve culture through promoting dances

Musina’s emergency services were put on the spot on Wednesday, 10 August, when an accident was secretly staged on Musina’s roads to test their response to fatal road accidents. The simulation was led and organised by the local traffic and health departments.

Completely unaware of this exercise, all relevant emergen cy services were called out to a staged accident about 7km outside Musina town, where assessors and timekeepers were secretly dispatched to record how long it took everyone to respond to emer gencies.Thecall-out was made at 10:23. The first to arrive at the scene (at 10:43) was the Vhembe District Fire and Rescue Services. A private ambulance arrived at 10:45, while the police arrived at 11:03. The private ambulance, which collected the “injured patients”, left the scene at 11:29. The government ambu lance only arrived at the scene at Musina11:39. Municipality’s traffic manager, Mr Daniel Hlongwane, said the exercise had given them an idea of how the emergency services should be improved in order to respond to unforeseen cir cumstances. “The exercise was worth it, because we were able to gauge ourselves on the re sponse speed that is needed to attend to these emergencies. Because of a lack of resources and manpower, the response was generally slow and this has given each stakeholder homework to [take] back to the drawing board to come up with plans to improve service delivery.”Hlungwane said, what was impressive, was that everyone who arrived at the scene to assist was clearly dedicated to their work. “We organised the simulation in such a way that even emergency service work ers could not see that it was staged. They did their work diligently and we are proud to see that they are always ready to save lives.” A motorist, John Ramoya, said he was convinced that the scene was real when he was stopped by traffic officials. “I obeyed their instruction, pulled over and parked my car on the side of the road. What I saw was horrifying. I saw “dead bodies” lying on the road. We were not allowed to go closer because they told us that they do not want any disturbance when working on the scene. I stood there for almost an hour because I thought the “deceased and the injured” were local people whom I might know. I was surprised when, after some time, they all woke up and we were told that it was a staged road accident.”

The community of Tshidzi village, near Zwigodini, was visited by a delegation from Musina Municipality, led by Mayor Nkhanedzeni Godfrey Mawela, on Sunday, 14 August. This was to discuss service-delivery challenges. The meeting was held at Tshidzi Musanda. Captured shortly after the meeting were, seated from left to right, Adv George Mphanama (meeting facilitator), Mayor Mawela, Cllr Victor Manavhela (portfolio head of technical services), Cllr Rudzani Luambo (portfolio head of community services) and Cllr Thiathu Mammbeda (ward councillor). Standing are some of the members of the local tribal council who attend ed the meeting.

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 19 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 of 2000 that the 170th Special Council meeting will be held as follows: TIME : 14:00 DATE : Tuesday, 30 August 2022 VENUE : Council Chamber, Ground Floor, Civic Centre, Makhado All interested members of public are invited to attend the meeting. Enquiries must be directed to N Dagada or M D Munyai at (015) 519 3000.

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(1) and (2) of the Local Government: Municipal Prop erty Rates, 2004 (Act No.6 of 2004), that at its meeting of 26/05/2022, the Council resolved by way of Council Resolution number 9.1.05.2022 to levy rates on property reflected in the schedule 8 of rates & tariffs below with effect from 01 July 2022. The Resolution is available at the municipality’s head office and satellite offices and libraries for public inspection during office hours as well as on the municipal website. MUSINA LOCAL RESOLUTIONNOTICEMUNICIPALITYONLEVYINGPROPERTYRATES PublishersZoutnetbydesignedAd NT Tshiwanammbi Tel: 015-534-6100 Municipal Manager Fax: 015-534-2513 Musina Local Municipality Email: info@musina.gov.za 21 Irwin Street Website: www.musina.gov.za Civic Centre Date: Notice22.06.2022No:19-2021/2022

5. That the costs of this applica�on be paid by any of the Respondent opposing the applica�on.

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NOTICE IN TERMS SECTION 35 (5) OF ACT 66 OF 1965 The First and Final Liquida�on and Distribu�on Account in the Estate of the late MUNYADZIWARATSHITANGAHILDAof ID No. 570812 0217 081 of Thohoyandou P.East Limpopo Province, who died on the 2022-04-11, Ref No. 1074/2022, Master’s Office: Thohoyandou be open for inspec�on for a period of 21 days from date of publica�on at the Mater’s offices. Should no objec�on be lodged with the master’s office during the specified period, the executor will proceed to make payments in accordance with the said account. AT THOHOYANDOU ON THIS THE 02nd DAY OF August 2022 Tshigomana A�orneys, 83 Tshedza Street, Mvudi Park Muledane, Thohoyandou Block CELL:072J, 972 3671 EMAIL: umta�orneys@ 29 (1) 04 AND 06] Notice is hereby given in terms of regulation 4(2) of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations of 2014, the National Environmental Management Act, No. 107 of 1998, as amended (NEMA) and related Regula tions & Listing Notices.

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RESOLUTION ON LEVYING PROPERTY RATES IN TERMS OF SECTION 14 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT: MUNICIPAL PROPERTY RATES ACT, 2004 (ACT NO.6 OF 2004) FOR PERI OD 01 JULY 2022 TO 30 JUNE 2023 Notice is hereby given in terms of section 14

All persons having claims against the above men�oned estate are required to lodge their claims with the undersigned within 30 days a�er the date of publica�on. Signed at Thohoyandou on this the 15th day of August 2022.

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12 19 AUGUST 2022 LIMPOPO MIRROR MIRRORLEGALS CLASSIFIED DEADLINES FOR ADVERTS: Colour adverts: Mondays 16:00 • Classifieds and display adverts: Tuesdays 15:00 SERVICES 55 Commercial Rd Louis Trichardt 015 516 3981 Paper, FaceCartridges,Stationery,Stampsshieldsandhandsanitizersnowavailable ADV THABELO MANYELENYELEP NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN TERMS OF SECTION 29 (1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965 ESTATE LATE: NEMANDALANI NGANGA PETROS ID NO: 390626 5393 087 ESTATE NO: 21167/2014 DATE OF CreditorsTHULAMELAMAKWARELALAST2014/09/04DEATH:KNOWNADDRESS:MUNICIPALITYanddebtorsin the above-men�oned estate are hereby required to lodge their claims with and to pay their debts to the undersigned within thirty days of the date of publica�on hereof. ADV TP MANYELENELE OFFICE NO 14 SHOTHODZO CELL:COMPLEX076 744 8856/071 233 Email:7906rokundalegal@ gmail.com ATTORNEYSMAINGANYEINC IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA LIMPOPO LOCAL THOHOYANDOUDIVISION, CASE NO: 1457/2022 In ma�er between THULAMELA MUNICIPALITYLOCAL(Applicant) and JOE MMBARAMABRAROYAL HOUSE MMBARA ROYAL COUNCIL TSHILILO VHUROMU & ANY OTHER PERSON WHO IS UNATHORISED OR UNLAWFULLY INVADING THE PROPERTY OF THE DRAFTAPPLICANTORDER Who is unuathorised or Unlawfully invading the property of the applicant having heard counsel for the applicant hereby order as follows: 1. That this ma�er is heard as one of urgency dispensing with all forms of service in terms of Rule 6 (12) of the Uniform Rules of Court. 2. A rule nisi is hereby issued calling upon the Respondents to show cause, if any on the return date on the 30th May 2023 as to why the following orders should not be made 2.1final:The Respondents and any other person are restrained and interdicted from demarca�ng and alloca�ng residen�al stands and selling stands to any person on the Erf 304, Thohoyandou A and Road Reserve at A without Applicant’s consent; 2.2 The Respondents and any other person ac�ng on their instruc�ons or orders are restrained and interdicted from erec�ng fences, clearing the land on Erf 304, Thohoyandou A through any other means including usage of earth moving machines; 2.3 The Respondents and any other person ac�ng on their instruc�ons or orders are restrained and interdicted from construc�ng, erec�ng or building any structure whatsoever in Erf 304, Thohoyandou A and Road Reserve at A; 2.4 The Respondents and any other person ac�ng on their instruc�ons or orders are restrained and interdicted from barricading, threatening harassing and or interfering with the Applicant’s members or any other person ac�ng on the instruc�ons of the 3.Applicant.Thatthe orders set out above shall serve as an interim order with immediate effect pending final determina�on of the applica�on on the return 4.date.That the Sheriff of the above Honourable Court is authorised and directed to serve the interim order on all the Respondents, alterna�vely directed to a�ach or affix the interim order on the poles of the fences already erected at the Applicant’s land.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN TERMS OF SECTION 29 (1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965 INOTICE TO CREDITORS IN DECEASED ESTATES In the estate of the late KHALUSHI MUKHUDWANE SARINAH of Id No: 460402 0133 083, of stand no: 2580 Shayandima Master’s Office THOHOYANDOU who died on the 12/01/2022. Estate no: 1386/2022

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN TERMS OF SECTION 29 (1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965 INOTICE TO CREDITORS IN DECEASED ESTATES In the estate of the late THINAMANO DAVID NEMAVHOLA of Id No: 611120 5249 088, of stand no: 1164 Mavhola Village Thulamela Municipality who died on the 24 June 2022. Estate no: 001360/2022

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN TERMS OF SECTION 29 (1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965 All persons having claims against the undermen�oned estate must lodge it with the Executor concerned within 30 days (or as indicated) from date of publica�on hereof. Registered Number of Estate: 1437/2022 Province: Limpopo Surname: MASHAVHELA First names: AIFHELI DateALPHEUSofbirth: 1969/02/26 Id no: 690226 5806 084 Last address: stand 892, Tshikota Township, Louis DateTrichardtofdeath: 2021/12/21 Master’s office: Thohoyandou First names of surviving spouse: TRICHARDT,SONGOZWIATTORNEYSTAMBANIIdDateSurname:EvelynRamaishaofbirth:1977/07/14no:7707141020084MATUMBAINC,39STREET,LOUIS0920 E-MAIL: legal1@tmlaw. co.za TEL: 015 516 6411/2636 FAX: 015 516 6429 REF: MPH/2022/1001343

SUBDIVISION AND REZONING OF A PORTION OF THE FARM SEROLLE NO. 204 MT TSHIROLWE VILLAGE AGRICULTUREFROM TO RESORT We, Vhudele Tshi�iwa Norman and Ramovha Tshikonelo Emmanuel being the owners of The Elias Resort 12 (Pty) Ltd with registra�on number 2013/231678/07 hereby give no�ce in terms of Sec�on 93 of the Makhado Municipality Spa�al Planning, Land Development and Land Use Management By Law 2016, that we have submi�ed a Land Development applica�on in terms of Sec�on 66; 63 & 76 of the Makhado Spa�al Planning, Land Development and Land Use Management by law, 2016 read together with the provisions of Spa�al Planning and Land Use Management Act 16 of 2013 (SPLUMA) for the purpose of a Resort on Por�on of the Farm Serolle 204 MT ( Stand Number 1563, Tshirolwe Village). Par�culars of the applica�on will lie for inspec�on during normal office hours (between 7:00 to 16:00) at the office of the Director Development and Planning: Makhado Local Municipality at 83 Krogh Street | Louis Trichardt| 0920| for the period of 30 days from 19 August 2022. Any objec�ons to or representa�ons in respect of this applica�on must be lodged with or made in wri�ng to t he office of the Municipal Manager, Private Bag X2596, Makhado, 0920 within a period of 30 days. Address of the applicant: Plot number 1563, Tshirolwe Village Cell No: 0828182246 or 0155184018 Email: gmail.comtshi�iwavhudele@

TAMBANIATTORNEYSMATUMBA In terms of sec�on 35(4) of the Administra�on of Estates Act, No. 66 of 1965, no�ce is hereby given that copies of the liquida�on and distribu�on accounts (first and final, unless otherwise stated) in the estates specified below will be open for the inspec�on of all persons with an interest therein for a period of 21 days (or shorter or longer if specially stated) from the date specified or from the date of publica�on hereof. Registered number of Estate: 00114/2022 Province: Limpopo Surname: NDWAKHULU First names: MARUBINI GEORGE ID No: 600403 6105 084 Last address: Stand no. 197 Muwaweni, Ha-Mulima Village 0817 Date of Death: 2021/08/28 Master’s Office: Thohoyandou Magistrates Office: Tshitale First Names of Surviving Spouse: Alice Khathutshelo IDNdwakhuluNo:640806 0208 088 Tambani Matumba A�orneys INC. 39 Songowzi Street Louis Trichardt, 0920 Email: matumba@tmlaw. co.za Tel: 015 516 6411 THE ELIAS RESORT 12 (PTY) LTD MAKHADO

All persons having claims against the above men�oned estate are required to lodge their claims with the undersigned within 30 days a�er the date of publica�on. Signed at Louis Trichardt on this the 12th day of August 2022. SIMANGO AND SIMANGO ATTORNEYS INC Tel: 015 962 0669 Fax: 086 452 5691 Email: info@ simangoa�orneys.co.za REF: MARAGENI NEMAVHOLA/ESTATEF/ TAMBANIATTORNEYSMATUMBA

THE ELIAS RESORT 12 (PTY) LTD MASIPALA WAPO WA NDIVHADZOMAKHADO, YA KHUMBELO YO ITWAHO YA MVELAPHANDA YA U KHETHEKANWA HA MAVU, NA KUSHUMISELESHANDUKISAU KWA MAVU A DIVHEAHO SA PORTION OF THE FARM SEROLLE NO. 204 MT UBVA KUSHUMISELEKHA KWA AGRICULTUR AL UYA KHA KUSHUMISELE KWA RESORT Rine, Vhudele Tshi�iwa Norman na Ramovha Tshikonelo Emmanuel vhane vha khamphani I divheaho sa Elias Resort 12 (Pty) Ltd Reg. 2013/231678/07 rikhou divhadza uya nga khethekanyo 93 ya Makhado Municipality Spa�al Planning , Land Development and Land Use Management By Law 2016 nga ha khumbelo yo itwaho ya Khethekanwauha mavu na u shandukiswa ha kushumisele kwa mavu adivheaho sa Por�on of the Farm Serolle 204 MT (Stand Number 1563, ubvaTshirolwekha “Agriculture” uya kha Resort hu

6. Further and/or alterna�ve relief. Dated at Thohoyandou on the 5Th day of August 2022. MAINGANYE ATTORNEYS INC House No. 597 Mphephu Drive, Office No: 01 Mulovhedzi Building, Opposite Shell Garage & Kentucky, Thohoyandou P Ref:WestMainganye/TLM/civ MUTHIVHITHIVHIATTORNEYS

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OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF In1965the ESTATE LATE: PHOPHI MUTHUNDINNE DANIEL ID NO: 5806125166087 Estate No: 1634/2022 Date of death: 2022LAST07-01KNOWN ADDRESS: CreditorsMUNICIPALITYTHULAMELAMavhundaanddebtors in the above-men�oned estate are hereby required to lodge their claims with and to pay their debts to the undersigned within thirty days of the date of publica�on hereof. TSHILIDZI ATTORNEYSMAKUYA Office No A08 Mashapha CELL:Building076 744 8856/ 071 233 7906 Email: rokundalegal@ gmail.com tshi khou 63khethekanyoshumiswaya66;&76yaMakhado Municipality Spa�al Planning, DevelopmentLandand Land Use Management By Law 2016 I vhaleaho khathi na mulayo wa Spa�al Planning and Land Use Act, 16 of 2013. Zwidodombedzwa na manwalo a yelanaho na khumbelo yo bulwaho a�o ntha zwi do wanala kha ofisi ya mulanguli (Director Development and Planning): Makhado Local Municipality kha 83 Krogh street, Louis Trichardt, 0920 or Private Bag X2596, Makhado, 0920) lwa maduvha a 30 ubva n ga dzi 19 dza Thangule 2022. Zwothe zwi kwamanaho na khumbelo iyi vhanga zwilivhisa nga uto nwala vha swikisa kha adiresi yo bulwaho ubva nga 7:00 u swika 16:00 nga maduvha a mushumo. Diresi ya liredzhendedzimulayoni: Plot number 1563, Tshirolwe Village | Cell No: 0828182246 or 0155184018 | Email: gmail.comtshi�iwavhudele@ NOTICE OF GRANTED ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION RE PROSPECTING RIGHT APPLICATION – BALI 084 MT [PORTIONS

DECISION ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION (EA): Barwa Ba Phaladi Mining & Projects CC had applied for Environmental Authorisation in terms of section 24 of the NEMA (Act No. 107 of 1998, as amended) in relation to prospecting activities for Graphite + Magnesite + Diamond (General, Alluvial & Kimberlite) on farm Bali 084 MT [Portions 04 and 06] in the magisterial district of Musina Local Municipality. The DMRE Ref. No. is LP30/5/1/1/2/13722PR. The Mine Environmental Sub-directorate of the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has decided to grant Barwa Ba Phaladi Mining & Projects CC the Environmental Authorisation on 05 August 2022 and issued the same on 15 August 2022.

APPEAL: Land owners, lawful occupants, community and any Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) are given the opportunity to access the decision and the reasons for the decision, and may lodge an appeal against the de cision in terms of the National Appeal Regulations, if such appeal is available in the circumstances of the decision. Please liaise with the Contact Persons of the Applicant below for access to the EA. Any appeal must be lodged with the Minister of Environmental Affairs and a courtesy copy of such appeal must be sent to DMRE (Limpopo Region) and the Applicant within 20 days from the date of notification, and such appeal must be lodged as prescribed by Chapter 2 of the National Appeal Regulations of 2014, and by means of the methods as prescribed below: Appeal to the Department of Environmental Affairs: Attention: Directorate – Appeals and Legal Review Email: appealsdirectorate@environment.gov.za By Post: Private Bag X 447, PRETORIA, 0001 By Hand: Environment House, Corner Steve Biko and Soutpansberg Street, Arcadia, PRETORIA, 0083. Copy of the lodged appeal to the DMRE: Attention: Regional Manager: Limpopo Region By facsimile: 015 297 7230 Email: Thivhulawi.Kolani@dmre.gov.za By Post: Private Bag X 9467, POLOKWANE, 0700 By Hand: DMR Building, 101 Dorp Street, POLOKWANE, 0699. Any I&AP who decides to appeal must comply with the National Appeal Regulations of 2014 in relation to notification of the Applicant and all registered interested and affected parties.

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Notice is hereby given in terms of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations, 2014 as pub lished in Government Notice No. 982 as amended, in terms of section 24(5) of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No 107 of 1998) (NEMA), that Bumbuluni Development Group (the applicant) proposes to develop a tented River Lodge on Portion 0 of the Farm Makuya 443MT, under the jurisdiction of Thulamela Local Municipality, Limpopo Province.

• Section 21 (i) – Altering the bed, banks, course or characteristics of a watercourse.

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: Rectification of unlawful commencement or continuation of listed activities in terms of section 24G of The National Environmental Management Act (No. 107 of 1988) as amended, Proposed Development of Ma konde River 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 46’ 04.97’’ E 300 32’ 33.76”. Identified activities in contravention with legislative provision: 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 6: a, ii (ii): ‘’ The development of resorts, lodges, hotels and tourism or hospitality facilities that sleeps 15 people or more, ii. Outside an urban area, in: (ii) Areas on the watercourse side of the development setback line or within 100 meters from the edge of a water course where no such setback line has been determined;’’ The above activities required Scoping EIAR 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 Cell: 076 256 7214 Fax: 086 212 8281 Email: muravha@khera.co.za / 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, Nelwamondo Muravha at the consultant address given above on/before 15 September 2022.

• Section 21 (c) – Impeding of diverting the flow of water in a water course; and

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Project Environmental Assessment Practitioner: Ruvimbo Group (Pty) Ltd Competent Authority: Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (LEDET).

Project Proponent: Bumbuluni Development Group

NOTICE OF A BASIC ASSESSMENT AND WATER USE LICENSE APPLICATION FOR THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF BUMBULUNI LODGE AND ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUC TURE ON PORTION 0 OF THE FARM MAKUYA 443 MT, UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THULAMELA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY, LIMPOPO PROVINCE.

Ad designed by Zoutnet Publishers VHEMBE T.V.E.T. COLLEGE Site no 203, Private Bag X2136, Sibasa, 0970, Limpopo • Tel: (015) 963 3156 / 963 3657 • Fax: (015) 963 3154 • E-mail: fetcol@mweb.co.za INVITATION TO REGISTER IN THE COLLEGE DATABASE (2023) Closing date: 30 September 2022 at 11h00 All the prospective service providers are invited to Register in our College Database to render listed services in our College website. Service providers are only allowed to register three services of their specialisation. Application for registration should be accompanied by the following documents. • Company Registration Certificate (CK) • CSD (Proof of Central Suppliers Database Registration with National Treasury) • Company Profile • Valid Original Tax Clearance Certificate • Bank Statement or Cancelled Cheque • Certified ID copy • BBB-EE Certificate • Proof of residence of company or lease agreement of company • CIDB (where applicable e.g. ME grading for Air Conditioning Services) • Catering Certificate List of services to be rendered: 1. Accommodation 2. Advertisement 3. Building and Construction (cidb is required) 4. Catering (Catering Certificate) 5. VIP Catering (suppliers registering for VIP take note tht there will be food tasting before suppliers are added to the that category and viewing of catering equipment and catering certificate) 6. Cleaning Services 7. Cleaning Materials 8. Workshop Equipment 9. Computer Consumable 10. Computer Hardware and Software 11. Event Management 12. Office Equipment, Acccessories, Suppliers and Maintenance 13. Security and Surveillance Services 14. Stationery 15. Telecommunication 16. Veterinary Services 17. Audio - Visual Equipment 18. Elecronic Equipment Repair and Rupply (cidb is required) 19. Transport 20. Couriers Services 21. Maintenance and Supply of fire extinguisher (cidb is required) 22. Maintenance and Supply of Air conditioners (cidb is required) 23. Refilling of gas 24. Hospitality Equipment’s Pets Control 25. Pest Control 26. Protective Clothing and Uniforms 27. Welders (Artisan Certficate) 28. Decorations 29. Hardware Materials 30. Plumbing (cidb required) 31. Elecrical, Construction / Maintenance (cidb required) 32. Insurance Services 33. Bookshop / Book Sellers 34. Publishers 35. Agriculture 36. Steel 37. Perishables Providers 38. Furniture 39. Borehole Drilling and Equipment’s 40. Supply of household water 41. Laboratory Chemicals and Apparatus 42. Tyre and tyre Fitment Services 43. Locksmith 44. Motivational Speaker 45. Supply of sand / Stone and Concrete 46. Learnership (relevant accreditation suppliers must clearly indicate which area are they accredited for to offer learnership) 47. Training (Assessment results and certification accredited by SETA, Unit stands, Relevant and specific unit and qualifications standards must match training required and HRD service provider terms and requirements form must be understood and signed when bidding.) NB service providers who fail to attach required document will not be registered in the College database. And where certificate is required, and service providers fails to attach the required certificate the service provider will not be registered on that category. Companies that fail to register in the database will not be allowed to participate in all our quotations Bidding Processes.

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Stakeholders are invited to register as interested and affected parties and to lodge written comments regarding the proposed application and Draft BA Report by 19 September 2022. The Draft BA Report, will be available for review and comment for 30 (thirty) days from 18 August 2022 until 19 September 2022 The draft BA Report will also be available on the Ruvimbo’s website (www.ruvimbo.co.za) and electronic copies will be made available on request. These may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Moses EnvironmentalKgopanaAssessment Practitioner, Ruvimbo Group Cell: 076 328 1558 E-mail: moses@ruvimbo.co.za Ad designed by Zoutnet Publishers e-mail to phone us at 015 516 4996

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The development site is located along the Mutale River, about 15 km South West of the village of Masisi. The center coordinates of the study site are as follows: 22°31’36.75”S; 30°49’13.61”E. The site is located on the P277/1 road off the R525 which runs from the N1 highway to the Pafuri Gate entrance of the KNP.

The following listed activities are identified in the GNR No 327 and GNR No 324 which requires an application for the Environmental Authorisation via a Basic Assessment process:

Queries to be directed to: Chauke G at 015 963 7000 during office hours. can be downloaded at College Website at www.vhembecollege.edu.za and emailed to scm.database22@vhembecollege.edu.za, or Hand delivered to Vhembe TVET College Central Office stand no 203 Sibasa or via post at Private Bag X2136 Sibasa 0970.

• Listed Notice 3 (GNR No 324): Activity No. 4, 6, and 12. Further notice is hereby given in terms of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act No.36 of 1998) to lodge a WULA as the proposed development will be constructed within 500m of a watercourse and boreholes will be drilled to source potable water. This triggers the following water uses in terms of the NWA:

• Section 21 (a) – Taking water from a water resource.

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By Frank Mavhungu Madridtas FC were unstop pable when they crushed Mashamba Soccer Academy 4-2 in the final of the Vhembe Super Cup Tournament at the Thohoyandou Stadium on Saturday. As if they were hypnotised, Soccer Academy were down and out for the better part of the game. They only woke up and started to play their normal attacking football after Madridtas had scored four goals. Soccer Academy were play ing defensive football from the onset. Phumudzo Kwinda was brought down within the box in the ninth minute and the ref eree, Mr Emmanuel Liphadzi, was quick to award a penalty to Madridtas. Oriphulusa Netshishivhe beat the keeper with a ground cutter from the penaltyMadridtasspot. increased the lead later in the first half. Pfunzo Tshikotshi, the team’s skipper, caught the keeper napping with a half volley to bring the halftime score to 2-0. Their third goal was an honour to the team’s dimin utive striker, Sipho Masia, who found the net in the 54th minute. Their fourth goal came in the 67th minute, when Sipho Masia completed his brace after a scramble within the box. Madridtas’s fourth goal seemed to be a wakeup call to the players of Soccer Academy. They pulled one back in the 74th minute. They were award ed a penalty after a defender of Madridtas had handled the ball within the box. Emman uel Rambau made no mistake from the white spot. Ndivhuwo Maphiri scored the second later in the game to bring the final score to 4-2.

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All Tender document will be obtained as from 23 August 2022 at Central Office of Vhembe TVET College at Stand No 203, Unit A, Sibasa, Limpopo upon payment of non-refundable amount of R300.00 deposited to Vhembe FET Main Account at FNB: A/C No 62051338187: Branch Code 269149 will be acceptable. No cash and bank guaranteed cheque will be allowed. Ref number must be the name of the Company. All bids will remain valid for a period of ninety (90) days after closing date, the time and date of opening tender boxes. Late submissions, telegraphic, telefax or e-mail transmission tender will not be accepted. Vhembe TVET College does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any bid and reserves the right to accept a tender as a whole or in part.

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Gugu Ndebele of Morning Stars hooks the ball, while Vinolia Mabasa of Mighty Girls is on her heels. Photo: Frank Mavhungu. MAKHADO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Tel: (015) 519 3000 Fax: (015) 516 1195 Private Bag X2596 Louis Trichardt 0920 Ad designed by Zoutnet Publishers ADDENDUM Makhado Local Municipality is hereby issuing an addendum for an advert which appeared in Zoutnet (Mirror) newspaper dated 05 August 2022 and sowetan newspaper dated 05 August The2022addendum has been issued to the following bids: NB: addendum issued to the closing date: • The closing

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BID / TENDERS INVITATION VHEMBE T.V.E.T. COLLEGE Site no 203, Private Bag X2136, Sibasa, 0970, Limpopo • Tel: (015) 963 3156 / 963 3657 • Fax: (015) 963 3154 • E-mail: fetcol@mweb.co.za BIDS ARE INVITED FOR THE RENDERING OF THE FOLLOWING SERVICES AS INDICATED BELOW: DESCRIPTION / PROJECT NAME VENUE (TENDER)BIDNO. EVALUATIONCRITERIA CLOSING DATE AND TIME DELIVERYPOST TO AMOUNT Purchase and supply of Laptops and laptop bags OfficeCentral VTVET11/2022No

Pfunzo Tshikotshi of Madridtas (closest to camera) pushes Pfano Ramusilei away in their fight to win the ball. Photo: Frank Mavhungu. By Frank Mavhungu Lacoste Morning Stars enhanced their chances for promotion with their 3-1 vic tory over Real Mighty Girls in their Sasol Women’s League match that was played at the Shayandima School Grounds on Sunday. Now that they have man aged to beat Real Mighty Girls, Morning Stars must win at least two of their three remain ing fixtures to secure a place in the promotional play-offs. They are leading the pack with 34 points, three ahead of Two for Joy Ladies FC. Should they manage to win two of their remaining fixtures and donate points to their opponents in the final match, Morning Stars will still make it to the play-offs because they had scored the mostTheirgoals.game against Real Mighty Girls on Sunday was one of the trickiest hurdles they had jumped this season. Mighty Girls could have won the game, but their players became complacent after scoring their only goal in the first half. Mpho Pandelani scored their solitary goal in the 28th minute after beating the offside trap. The visitors were still en joying their 1-0 lead when the referee, Mr Thendo Makhavhu, blew the half-time whistle. In stead of continuing to play their normal attacking football, Real Mighty Girls then committed suicide by packing themselves at the far back to defend their lead.Pressure mounted on their defence and eventually they conceded a penalty in the 74th minute. This followed after their left back, Andani Ramafo la, had handled the ball within her own penalty area. Gumani “Mphela’ Mulibana scored from the white spot. Livhuwani Mukwevho scored the second one seven minutes afterwards, following a neat pass from Mususumeli Mankga. Their third goal came via Gumani Mulibana, who completed her brace with a ground cutter nine minutes before the final whistle was blown. over Mighty Girls to boost promotion chances date august 2022 at 12:00pm 09 September 2022 at 12:00. 83 Krogh Street, MR K M NEMANAME TRICHARDT ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER BID NO DESCRIPTION FILE NO AND NOTICE NO of 2022 Construction of fence at waterval graveyard File No.8/3/2/1894 / Notice No. 98/2022 2022 Construction of fence at Rabali graveyard File No. 8/3/2/1895 Notice No.99/2022 2022 Construction of fence at Tshikuwi graveyard File No.8/3/2/1896 2022 Construction of fence at Tshikwarani graveyard File No.8/3/2/1897 Notice 2022 Construction of fence at Rathidili graveyard File No. 8/3/2/1898 Notice No.102/2022 2022 Construction of fence at ChavaniRibola graveyard File No. 8/3/2/1899 / Notice No.103/2022 of 2022 Construction of fence at Mangilasi graveyard File No. 8/3/2/1900 / Notice No. 104 /2022 of 2022 Construction of fence at Muhovhoya graveyard File No.8/3/2/1901/ Notice No.105/2022 80/20 Time:13/09/202211h00 Vhembe TVET College, Central Office, Private Bag X2136 Sibasa 0970 R300.00

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By Kaizer Nengovhela A hero’s welcome awaited the U/14 netball team from Tshi awelo High last week when they returned from the SA Netball Championships. The team won the U/14 Ubuntu section of the tournament, held in Boksburg at the EG Jansen Secondary School. The national championships took place from 5 to 8 August. According to the team’s coach, Ms Sarah Singo, the team members were going all out to bring back the trophy. “We knew we would be the winners,” she said. “We have got a win ning formula, which is practise, practise and practise!”

Tshiawelo High’s U/14 netball team crowned as the national champions

Two for Joy must beat Rodadau FC

By Frank Mavhungu Masakona Young Tigers com pleted their Vhembe Super Cup Tournament campaign and ended in the third posi tion. They beat Basel FC 7-6 in their losers’ final game that was played at the Thohoyan dou Stadium on Saturday. The game was a tit-for-tat war, with the teams creating scoring chances one after the other. Young Tigers were the first to put smiles on the faces of their supporters. They took the lead in the 19th minute. Their central midfielder, Justice Madidibula, who was nomi nated as Man of the Match, tried his luck with a half volley from the 25-metre area. The shot was too hot for the Basel keeper, Zwanga Mundalamo, to handle.Basel did not sit back and relax after Tigers’ opening goal. They regrouped from behind, creating spaces for one another as they crossed the half-ground mark. Their efforts were not in vain as they managed to find the equaliser towards the end of the first half. Ridovuona Sikhipha went loose from the right corner before sending the keeper the wrong way with a grass cutter to bring the halftime score to 1-1. Young Tigers reclaimed the lead five minutes into the last stanza. Mualusi Mulaudzi was on target with a header, follow ing a square pass from Pfarelo Ndou. Basel were awarded a penalty soon thereafter. This after their striker, Edzisani Mamphodo, was brought down within the box. Hlulani Khu zwayo scored from the white spot.Young Tigers took the lead again when Keith Mashau beat the keeper with a header in the 78th minute. Basel did not throw in the towel although time was fast running out for them. They found the equaliser through Edzisani Mamphodo in the dying minutes of the game.The winner had to be determined through a penalty shootout as the score was 3-3 at the end of regulation time. Young Tigers managed to con vert four of their chances, while Basel scored only three from the penalty spot.

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By Frank Mavhungu The much-talked-about Hol lywoodbets Super League match between Maindis Ladies and First Touch FC will be played at the Giyani Stadium on Saturday. Maindis were not left with much time to prepare for the match, after their midweek game against JVW FC that was played at the Tsakane Stadium in Johannesburg on Wednesday afternoon. They had to drive back to Limpopo immediately after the game to give the players a day to rest. The result of the clash against JVW FC was not yet available at the time of our going to press. First Touch’s midweek match was against Richmond United at the Seshego Stadi um in UnlikePolokwane.lastseason, where they had finished their league programme in the eighth position on the log standings, Maindis are one of the hot contenders for the league title this season. They are lying in the sixth spot on the log with 29 points, eight behind the pace setters, TUT Football Club (The result for their mid week match not included). First Touch are still battling to find a winning combination so far. They managed to win only three of the 15 matches they have played to date.

The champions, Tshiawelo High Netball team. Photo: Kaizer Nengovhela. By Frank Mavhungu With only three matches remaining before the end of the season, the fight for promotion and to escape the relegation axe will be on among the teams affiliated to the Limpopo Stream of the Sasol Women’s League this weekend. Two for Joy Ladies must beat Rodadau FC to keep their title hopes alive. They will meet at the Tshitungulwane Muzi afera Grounds on Saturday. A quick glance at the recent performance of the two teams shows that Two for Joy will be lucky if they manage to go back to the Nzhelele Valley with a point in hand. Two for Joy had struggled to beat one of the relegation candidates, Tshandama Young Stars, 1-0 at the Tshirenzheni Grounds last Saturday.Onthe other hand, the spirits are high in the Rodadau camp after they had brutal ly walloped Merwe United Ladies 6-0 at the same venue a fortnight ago. Two for Joy will have the mammoth task to contain the goal poachers of Rodadau, namely Sello “Small” Lethabo, Shonisani Mafela and the team’s captain, Sbongile Sebetha.Thepace setters, Lacoste Morning Stars, will be on the road this weekend. They will undertake a journey to Polokwane, where they will lock horns with the Univer sity of Limpopo Ladies at the Turfloop grounds. Should they manage to beat the University of Limpopo Ladies on Satur day, Morning Stars will need only three points in their last two matches to qualify for the promotional playoffs. Merwe United Ladies will entertain Sealene Ladies at the Merwe Grounds outside Malamulele. Tshandama Young Stars will pay a visit to Sisters FC at the Nwamitwa Grounds in the Tzaneen area. The other fixtures are: Kanatla Ladies vs Schoonord Ladies, FC 50 Stars United vs Mandebele Happy Fighters and Capricorn Sport Development vs Seven Stars Ladies.

Ready to crush First Touch Ladies FC: Maindis Ladies FC. Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

Maindis Ladies up against First Touch in Limpopo derby at Giyani

Masakona Young Tigers have to work hard for third in Vhembe Cup

Tsunami Queens will host Vasco da Gama Ladies at the Goble Park Stadium in Beth lehem, Free State. Thunder birds Ladies will have a date with City Lads at the Butter worth Stadium in the Eastern Cape. The match between Richmond United and Coal City Wizards will be played at the Galeshewe Stadium in Kimberley. JVW FC will meet Golden Ladies at the Tsakane Stadium in Johannesburg. Sunday’s matches are University of Johannesburg vs Bloemfontein Celtic, Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies vs Durban Ladies and TUT Football Club vs University of Western Cape FC.

Lufuno Badau of Young Tigers hooks the ball, while Ngudo Makhanthisa of Basel goes the wrong way. Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

RIGHT: Gogobole Home Defenders beat Ravele Black Dragons 2-0 in their Makha do Local Football league match played at the Gogobole Grounds on Sunday. In the photo Molatelo Moupa of Dragons (left) and Mulalo Lethole fight for ball posses sion. Photo: Kaizer Nengov hela.

LEFT: Mubva All Stars failed to impress their home crowned and played to a goalless draw against Tshiozwi Mates in their Makhado Local Football league match played at the Ravele Grounds on Sunday. Here Sherif Ramabulana of Stars tries to break away with the ball, with Tlou Manamela on guard. Pho to: Kaizer Nengovhela.

She told Limpopo Mirror that they had started with preparations a long time ago and added that winning for them had not come as a sur prise. “We are celebrating the success that had come through hard work,” she said. Singo said the fact that they did not have the same facilities as other schools had not deterred them. A special function was held last Friday to welcome the winning team back. During the event, the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture in Vhembe’s Director, Mr Collins Thagalu Thovhakale, said that sport without education was nothing. “You can be a star today and be written off the following day. Education will never forsake you, and you can bank on it,” he added.Hesaid young ones must regards stars as role models, irrespective of whether they were educated or not. “This is the team that is making the Vhembe District and province proud,” said the Elim circuit manager, Mr Jacobus Rantsu. “Sport is an equaliser in that a team from rural Limpopo can still beat any team that has all the sports amenities. Having said that, it doesn’t mean that we have to ignore building and offering any support, so that they can be the best athletes in the world,” he added.

The captain of Madridtas FC, Pfunzo Tshikotshi (right), receives his team’s trophy from the chairman of Venda Football Academy FC, Mr Itani Munzhelele (middle), while the other dignitaries look on. Photo: Frank Mavhungu. The top goal scorer of the tournament, Pfunzo Tshikotshi from Madridtas FC, receives his award from the chairman of Venda Football Academy FC, Mr Itani Munzhelele. Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

Female boxing sensation Rollen Muleba with her trainer, Mr John Nemakonde. Picture: Victor Mukwevho

Madridtas are the Vhembe Super Cup’s champions

Leopards to start their Motsepe campaign at Malamulele stadium

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) released the league fixtures for the Motsepe Foundation Championship (MFC), formerly known as the GladAfrica Championship, this week. The opening matches will be played over the first weekend of September. Only one of the three teams based in the Vhembe District, namely Black Leopards, will play their opening match at home. Lidoda duvha, as they are commonly known, will host Hungry Lions FC at their new home ground, Malamulele Stadium, on Saturday, 3 September.HungryLions will go back to Kimberley with empty hands if Black Leopards’ performance in their last 10 league games for the previous season is anything to go by. Leopards won eight of their last 10 league matches and shared the spoils in the other two.Venda Football Academy (VFA) will open their league programme by undertaking a journey to Polokwane, where they will play against the newly promoted Magesi FC at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on the same day. VFA’s new signees, including the former Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila sharpshooter, Rhulani Manzini, will be put to the test in the game. Manzini, together with the other new faces, was introduced to the fans shortly before the start of the Vhembe Super Cup Tournament’s final game between Madridtas and Mashamba Soccer Academy at the Thohoyandou Stadium last Saturday.Tshakhuma MadzivhandilaTsha(TTM) will play their match on Sunday, 4 September. They will pay a visit to Casric Stars at the Solomon Mahlangu Stadium in Kwamhlanga outside Pretoria. The other opening fixtures for the MFC are MM Platinum vs JDR Stars, Platinum City Rovers vs Cape Town All Stars, Pretoria Callies vs Cape Town Spurs, University of Pretoria vs Polokwane City and Baroka FC vs Uthongathi FC.

By Victor Mukwevho Local female pugilist Rollen Muleba has promised to win the national boxing title and bring it to the Vhembe District next week. Muleba will challenge Razel Mohammed in the SA National Cruiser-weight title fight to be held at the Centenary Hall in East London on 27 August. Speaking to Limpopo Mirror after training on Monday morning, Muleba said that she had been preparing very hard for this fight. “Nothing will stop me from winning the championship,” she said. Muleba said her aim was firmly set on becoming a world champion. “This fight is just a steppingstone for me. I can feel it in my heart that I will bring the world championship belt to Limpopo,” she added. Rollen is also the younger sister of local female boxing champion Ryder Muleba. She said she was influenced by her elder sister to participate in boxing. “I used to see her training every morning, and one day I joined her when she was doing her roadwork, and the rest, as they say, is history. Today she is my best sparring partner. She will be here this week to work with me during sparring sessions. With her on my side, nobody can stop us,” she said. Her boxing trainer and manager, Mr John Nemakonde, said Muleba was one of the best boxers in his boxing club. “She is a hard worker and is also very talented. I am confident that she will bring back the national championship title next week,” he said. One setback for Nemakonde is the fact that they do not have sponsors. “Journalists in this country are interested in football stories. They don’t report much about boxing. So, big corporates cannot spend money on boxing because they will not get the opportunity to market their products on television and newspapers. We don’t even have money to travel to Johannesburg for the championship fight next week,” he said. Meanwhile, two boxers from Nemakonde’s stable will make their professional debut at the Ngoako Ramatlhodi Hall in Seshego this coming Saturday. Tsumbedzo Mbedzi will fight against Talent Moyo, while Nhlangano Maluleke will exchange blows with Lukhoxolo Mabece.

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Rollen Muleba vows to win fight and bring Cruiser-weight title home