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Two young soccer players die in horrific accident

By Kaizer Nengovhela Another return journey from a soccer match ended in tragedy after the vehicle that Tshikhodobo Barcelona’s young players were travelling in overturned. This accident is the second this year where soccer players have died on

their way home from a match.

According to reports received, Tshikhodobo Barcelona were returning home from a soccer tournament, organised by local teams and staged at the Ravele grounds in Kutama, on Saturday. The overloaded Ford Ranger they were travelling in overturned along the Tshikwarani public road at around 18:30.

The driver of the bakkie allegedly lost control over the vehicle in which the team’s players, officials and support-

ers were travelling. One of the players, 11-year-old Takalani Govhola, died at the scene, while another player, 12-year-old Sontie Motau, succumbed to his injuries upon arrival at the hospital.

Some 27 more passengers – all travelling in the same vehicle - were injured in the accident and had to be taken to the Louis Trichardt Memorial and Elim Hospital for treatment.

At the time of our going to press, most of the victims had been discharged with

minor injuries. Eleven of the victims were still in hospital, of which three were in critical condition.

One of the victims, Mr Mushoni Matiya, told the media that they had only heard a big bang, and then the bakkie had started to roll. “We all shouted, but the vehicle overturned,” he said. The bakkie rolled several times, according to Matiya, before eventually coming to a stand-still.

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Another VBS scalp?

Collins Chabane MM may have received a golden handshake

By Kaizer Nengovhela and Anton van Zyl

Takalani Govhola (11) died in a vehicle accident on 13 March on returning from a soccer tournament. Photo supplied.

The VBS Mutual Bank scandal is claiming more scalps, albeit amidst a reluctance of local political leaders to act in a transparent manner where allegations of corruption are being investigated.

Last Friday, the Collins Chabane Municipality’s former municipal manager (MM) appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court on charges of corruption and contravention of the Municipal Financial Management Act (MFMA). The municipality, however, remains mum on whether the former MM received a golden handshake or whether she was only temporarily suspended.

Ms Tsakani Charlotte Ngobeni appeared alongside seven co-accused in the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in connection with the looting of VBS Mutual Bank. Her co-accused include ANC Limpopo leader Danny Msiza, ANClinked ‘businessman’ Kabelo Matsepe and the former COO of the mutual bank, Robert Madzonga.

Ngobeni was granted bail of R50 000 and she must be back in court on 6 May. The State is accusing her of depositing R120 million of the municipality’s funds into an interest-bearing fixed-deposit account at VBS Mutual Bank for a period of three months. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA)’s spokesperson, Sipho Ngwema,

said that, in return, she had received kickbacks from people accused of being part of a racketeering enterprise whose aim had been to swindle VBS Mutual Bank.

The NPA argues that Ngobeni, as responsible official, had known at the time that investing the municipal funds with an institution not registered under the Banks Act had been illegal.

“A few days after that, on 28 October 2017 to 30 October 2017, Ngobeni received R51 196 for accommodation, meals, beverages, spa treatments and spa products purchased at the Fairlawns Boutique Hotel and Spa in Morningside from Moshate’s FNB account,” said Ngwema.

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Former municipal manager of Collins Chabane municipality Ms Tsakani Charlotte Ngobeni. Photo: Thulamela Municipality website.

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VBS claims more scalps, but not a word from muni (From page 1)

From left: Mr Joseph Mabuli, principal of Nngwekhulu Primary School, Nkhumeleni Sithagu, director of the Faranani Youth Development Centre, Mr Mabunda, an SGB member, and Munyadziwa Madala (secretary) during the handover ceremony.

Faranani Youth Development gives back to the young in need

community of the seriousness of the pandemic.

When the first case of the Nkhume Sithagu, director Covid-19 virus was detected of the Faranani Youth Develin South Africa in March opment Centre that seeks to 2020, many thought it would develop young people in rural not be long before scientists villages, visited her former found a cure. But a year school, Nngwekhulu Primary later, the deadly pandemic is School. Sithagu, who is a wellstill here, and with devasknown marathon runner and tating effects. Thousands community builder, encourof people have lost their aged learners to take their jobs and many families are education seriously, relaying unable to get their children that it is the most important through school or meet all tool to use in paving a bright their other needs financially. future for themselves.

In trying to respond to She concluded her visit on these challenges, and in a high note by donating 20 commemoration of the day the school uniforms, including pandemic was first detected, a shoes, shirts and trousers, Gauteng-based woman, who is to the most disadvantaged originally from the rural Nng­ learners. She also donated wekhulu village in Vuwani, more than 50 pairs of training came home to remind the shoes, clothes and bibs to the

By Maanda Bele

school’s netball team.

“Since the President eased the Covid restrictions, we have witnessed a high level of ignorance among people, with many leading their lives as if everything is back to normal.

I am here to remind our community to still follow all the protocols as prescribed by the government. I know that the pandemic has left a trail of destruction where families lost their loved ones and breadwinners, and many are unable to cope financially. I am also here to give hope, and with the help of a few friends, we were able to collect a few necessities to at least give a bit of relief to some, and also to motivate the learners. We hope it will leave a lasting impression on them,” she said.

Two soccer players killed in crash (From page 1)

to live without our son,” he said. He thanked the community for all their support.

“From there I don’t know what happened.

The secretary of the Makhado Local Football When I woke up, I was in the hospital,” he said.

Association (LFA), Mr Freddy Phathela, said Matiya suffered minor injuries to his head and that learning about the accident had been sad a fractured right arm. “This is the most horrible for them. He thanked the parents of the players experience of my life,” he said. “I cannot sleep, for understanding that the accident had been and I’ve been suffering from shock and deprescaused by circumstances beyond the driver’s sion. But I strongly believe that we were saved by control. He wished the victims a speedy recovery the grace of God.” and sent messages of condolences to the beThe father of one of the deceased boys, Mr reaved families.

Simon Govhola, said that the family were coping Thovhele Vele Kutama also expressed his conwith the loss, even though this was a very diffidolences to the families of the victims and said cult time for them. “It will be really hard for us the boys would be sorely missed. He added that the community members around the area were deeply touched by the horror of the accident, especially as the victims were still so young. “The family members of the victims need our support now. We hope accidents of this MAKHADO CARE GROUP IS A nature never ocNON PROFIT ORGANISATION cur again on our roads,” he said.

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At the same time, rumours had circulated that Ngobeni “This account belonged to had resigned (or received a Kabelo Matsepe, a director of golden handshake). This was Moshate Investment Group apparently accepted during (Pty) Ltd (Moshate), a political a council meeting held on 26 activist, and former prominent February this year. member of the Youth League of Limpopo Mirror contacted the African National Congress the spokesperson of the muin the Limpopo Province,” he nicipality, Mr George Sithole, said. Matsepe and 13 others to determine the status of the collectively face 188 counts of municipal manager. Sithole reracketeering, corruption, fraud, fused to comment and referred theft, and money laundering all questions to the mayor, Cllr in connection with the VBS Moses Maluleke. When Malcorruption scandal. uleke was reached, he did not Matsepe, along with Danny want to comment, saying that Msiza, was also released on this was the responsibility of bail on Friday in connection the communications manager. with the alleged plundering of All municipalities have officials VBS Mutual Bank. The case in place who get paid to interis due back in court on March act with the public and deal 26, when they will join other with media enquiries. accused in the matter to finalise Sithole was contacted pre-trial management issues again and told that the mayor and get a High Court date. believed that dealing with questions from the media was Don’t talk to me, talk his (Sithole’s) job. Sithole was asked to please send a press to him … release that explained the current situation to the public.

Questions about Ngobeni’s

By Wednesday, he had not yet status at the Collins Chabane done this.

Municipality were kicked from In December 2018, Limpopo one person to the next over the Mirror reported on the steps past week. The municipality’s that various municipalities had website indicates that the acttaken in response to the VBS ing MM is Mr Risenga Richard Mutual Bank scandal. LimpoShilenge. po’s Premier, Stan Mathabatha,

had announced that six of the province’s mayors would be removed from their positions with immediate effect. A seventh mayor, Florence Radzilani, had resigned as Vhembe’s mayor shortly before the press conference.

The mayors were all at the head of municipalities that had invested billions in the mutual bank. The investments were done in violation of the MFMA and the allegations were that many of the officials and politicians had benefitted from kickbacks received from VBS. The total amount that was invested by Limpopo municipalities in VBS was R2,6 billion, of which just more than R1,08 billion was still outstanding at that stage.

At Collins Chabane Municipality, the mayor who received the boot was Joyce Bila. The premier’s report recommended that disciplinary action be taken against the MM and the CFO of this municipality.

At the end of October that year (2018), this municipality opted to suspend its CFO, Mr Eddy Makamu, and the MM, Ms Tsakani Ngobeni, provisionally. Whether Ms Ngobeni was reinstated after that remains uncertain.

Ha-Magidi resident holds award ceremony to honour local achievers

By Bernard Chiguvare Uafhindula Lalamani, a resident of Ha-Magidi village in the Thulamela District, has come up with the idea of hosting an awards ceremony as a way of encouraging and rewarding members from the Vhavenda community for excelling in either new business ventures, arts, or education.

The awards will be held at The Richards Gardens in Itsani village in the Thulamela municipality on 21 March this year.

“The main aim of the awards is to encourage our people to do more and not doubt what they are capable of doing, and also to give hope to those who are in doubt about starting their own businesses,” said Lalamani.

This will be the first time Lalamani hosts the awards ceremony, and he hopes to continue doing so and, in the process, to motivate fellow villagers. The function is supported by sponsorships from various local businesses.

The different categories in which members will be given awards include actors, musicians, business entrepreneurs, charity organisations, radio personalities, fashion designers, sport stars and those who have excelled in education, regardless of age.

Concern over makeshift bridge Children from Ngalavhani 2 village near Matavhela in Mutale, point at the makeshift bridge that was swept away by recent heavy rains. They have no other way to get to the Musunda Primary School.

Acting traditional leader of Ngalavhani village Mr Tshitangoni Nduvheni urged the local municipality of Thulamela to build a proper bridge to link Ngalavhani 2 and Musunda villages.

Uafhindula Lalamani, a resident of Ha-Magidi village in Thulamela, will be hosting an awards ceremony.

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Univen students not part of strike

By Silas Nduvheni While university students across the country vowed to continue with their protests until their demands were met for free education, the students at the University of Venda (Univen) in Thohoyandou seem to have refrained from these actions.

Univen students who commented said they would not embark on protests, as they were still trying to finish the 2020 academic year.

The president of Univen’s Student Representative Council (SRC), Mr Gift Chauke, told Limpopo Mirror on Tuesday that, while Wits University, Unisa, the University of KwaZulu-Natal and others were no-go areas at this time of protest actions by students, Univen had not yet completed the 2020 academic year.

“We cannot disturb our students who are busy writing their examinations.

We are serious about our students’ future. We found out

that students at some universities are protesting, but they have already finished their academic year. We cannot join them,” said Chauke.

Chauke said that Univen’s first-year students were registering online for free and that their students did not have any reason to join the protest actions. “We choose to rather focus on the academic calendar and to make learning conducive for our students,” he said.

Univen spokesperson Dr Takalani Dzaga was excited

that the students’ leadership at the university had demonstrated such a good relationship with the management.

“They told us that they are serious about education and they want to complete their degrees and diplomas in a record time,” said Dzaga.

“We are quite confident that we are building good future leaders here at Univen, because whenever challenges arise, we sit down and find solutions, so the academic year can continue as usual,” he said proudly.

Still no bail for “Valentine” murder accused

Madega is being charged with murder, robbery with The bail application of the aggravated circumstances, woman accused of hiring housebreaking with intent to hit men to kill her husband Azwifaneli Mudau (37), the steal and theft. on Valentine’s Day in 2019, owner of an electrical compaTshivhangwaho Mudau ny called Rialivhuwa (46), Takalani Nemutandani Electrical Engineer- (33) and Mashudu Gibiseing in Makwarela la were also arrested in Extension outside connection with the murder.

Thohoyandou, was Gibisela was later allegedshot and killed at ly killed by Madega in the the gate of his house Levubu policing area - on on 14 February instruction of Nemaranzhe, 2019. as he (Gibisela) had allegedly In December demanded more money to 2020, his wife, Win- conceal the murder. nie Ntanganedzeni Madega therefore also facNemaranzhe (34), es charges of the murder of and Mr Tshililo Gibisela. During a previous Madega (31) were court appearance, Mudau arrested after a long and Nemutandani had abanpolice investigation. doned their bail applications Nemaranzhe faces after their legal representaFrom left to right: Tshivhangwaho Mudau, Tshililo Madega, charges of conspira- tives had withdrawn from Takalani Nemutandani and Winnie Ntanganedzeni Nemaranzhe. cy to murder, while the case.

Photo by Silas Nduvheni.

By Silas Nduvheni

along with that of her co-accused, was reserved for Thursday, 18 March. This was decided by the Thohoyandou Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 15 March, after

a prolonged argument by two of the accused’s legal representatives.

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Learner stabbed to death

By Kaizer Nengovhela The community of Manavhela in Kutama is still reeling with shock after the death of the 17-year-old Mpho Rabinda, who had allegedly been stabbed to death.

Mpho was a Grade 11 pupil at Manaledzi High. According to reports received, Mpho and another man were allegedly on their way home from a birthday party early on the morning of 15 March, when an argument between the two ensued. A fight broke out and Mpho was severely stabbed in the head and in his left hand.

The spokesperson for the police in Limpopo, Brig Motlafela Mojapelo, said that when the police had arrived at the scene, Mpho’s lifeless body had been lying on the ground. “He had a big stab wound to his head. Emergency personnel arrived and he was transported to the Louis Trichardt Memorial Hospital, where he was declared dead,” Mojapelo stated.

A 26-year-old suspect was arrested directly after the incident and charged with murder. He was brought before the Tshilwavhusiku Magistrate’s Court on 17 March and the case was postponed to 25 March for a formal bail application. The suspect is Naledzani Makone from Manavhela village.

Mpho’s sister, Ms Mashudu Rabinda, told Limpopo Mirror that the incident had caught them completely off guard. “It came as such a shock to us. We are very sad.” She said that the family members were overwhelmed with grief and had no idea how this

could have happened. “He was so young, and we were still awaiting many good things from him.

The incident has left our family traumatised, and it will take a long time for us to recover from it.”

On behalf of the family, Mashudu expressed her appreciation to all the members of the community, and especially the pastors in the area, who supported them.

Vhamusanda Vho-Nkhangweni Manavhela expressed his shock about the incident and strongly condemned this kind of impulsive behaviour. He said that people with disputes must seek for an amicable solution, not kill each other.

Mpho will be buried on Saturday, 20 March, at Manavhela Graveyard. The service will start at 06:00.

Mpho Rabinda (17), a Grade 11 pupil at Manaledzi High, was stabbed to death on 15 March.

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Tshivhase Royal Family mourn death of Zulu king Vho-Luvhaivhai Tshivhase, said that they had interacted with the Zulu king on numerous The Tshivhase Royal Council are mourning occasions. He described King Zwelithini as a the death of the Zulu king. King Goodwill humble man.

Zwelithini ka Bhekuzulu, the king of the Zulu “Death has stolen our polite, energetic, tribe, died last Friday at the age of 72. dedicated, social and open-minded leader. We The council’s spokesperson, Musanda worked with him very closely to revive and preserve our heritage,” he said.

Tshivhase said that the relationship between the Tshivhase family and the Zulu king had started in 2006 when he was officially invited to grace the annual Reed Dance at Enyokeni in Nongoma. “On many occasions we shared the stage during (functions of ) the African Cultural Music and Dance Association (ACUMDA).”

The Tshivhase Dynasty, led by Mailausumbwa Midiyavhathu Prince Kennedy Tshivhase was also one of the kingdoms officially invited to open royal houses at the KeDitselana Multi-Cultural Village in Vosloorus, together with King Goodwill Zwelithini.

In July 2014, Chief Luvhaivhai Tshivhase was again officially invited to grace King Zwelithini’s traditional wedding in Ulundi when he married his sixth wife, queen Mafu. Tshivhase was accompanied by Tshikona traditional dancers from Gauteng.

“It was a historic day where many people from Venda, who were working as educators in Ulundi, came forward after the Tshikona was performed,” he said. “It is through this close relationship with the Zulu kingdom that we feel so devastated by the passing on of the Zulu King, His Majesty King Goodwill ZwelithiA young Chief Luvhaivhai Tshivhase during his visit to ni.” the Zulu king’s palace

By Maanda Bele

The Collen Mashawana Foundation visited the Chauke family from Mashasha, who had lost their home and belongings during recent rainstorms, and donated clothes, blankets and food. Picture supplied.

Collen Mashawana Foundation reaches out to Thengwe family storm damage, and ended up at the Chauke’s door.

A family of sixteen, whose “We visited the family and house and belongings were donated clothes, blankets and destroyed by rainstorms, food. We had also committed were overjoyed after a visit to building them a new house from the Collen Mashawana through the ‘One Brick at a Foundation recently.

Time Initiative’ with the objecThe Chauke family from tive to bring hope and dignity Bashasha Section in Thengwe to the family,” said Mr Collen village’s four unemployed Mashawana. adults and twelve children The family had initially were left living in inhumane called upon community memconditions after their loss. bers to assist by any means The foundation had received possible. The Thulamela Museveral requests to assist fam- nicipality donated a tent. ilies who had been affected by Mashawana said that people are the basis of everything that the foundation does, and that they always look for sustainable, long-term solutions. He said that their beneficiaries essentially become a part of the foundation and The Chauke family was provided with a that the foundatent from the Thulamela Municipality. tion will indeed Picture supplied. keep them closer

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to make sure they are taken care of when it comes to food and shelter.

“We live in very uncertain times and even though giving back to the community has always been my passion, we as a foundation thought it prudent to create a vehicle for others to join us with a view of making a greater impact,” he said. “For me personally, I aim to change lives, and for this family specifically I felt that their situation deserved urgency, especially because the livelihood of children is at risk.”

On behalf of the family, Mrs Fhumulani Chauke said that they appreciated the help from the foundation. “If it had not been for the foundation’s help, our family would have continued to go to sleep with empty stomachs. They helped us with food and blankets and promised to build us a house,” she said gratefully. “We really thank these people for helping us and we pray that their dream to build us a house come true.”

Maguvhe believes we need to start looking at things in a different way

By Tshifhiwa Mukwevho

customer relations by knowing exactly what the consumer needs.”

Maguvhe stated that customer service consultancy is important. Even with a great product or service and really good branding, poor customer service alone could ruin a business’s reputation, as well as the customer’s experience.

“This unfortunately is the case with numerous businesses in Limpopo, where most employees and business owners don’t understand the significance of good customer service,” he said.

“As youth-led businesses, we need to change the perspective and operational business methods today.”

Spacini Viscom can be contacted on Tel 076 596 8211 or visit their website at www.spacini. co.za.

Nsuku Maguvhe (27), a Thohoyandou-based multi-media designer and concept developer, believes that creative people should group together to forge a way towards bringing about change in society.

Maguvhe has just set up a brand and concept development agency named Spacini Viscom, which is a team of brand architects comprising designers, content creators, and social influencers based in Venda and Pretoria.

With a great passion for youth development and success, he came up with the idea shortly after he was retrenched from a start-up agency in needed percentage changes,” of private homes are now on Pretoria. “After my retrenchment, I felt hopeless

By Andries van Zyl explained Bobodi. single-phase pre-paid arrange- because I had all my focus on the employment Consumers will soon be exSo, are consumers in for a ment. The municipality is which had just ended,” he said. “It dawned on me pected to pay more for their shock? Judging by Bobodi’s re- intending to also install threethat I was not alone, but that there were many electricity, following Eskom’s sponse, perhaps not that big of phase meters in the near future, other young people who might have been in recent announcement that a shock. “NERSA advises yearly pending the technical study on similar situations as me.” they would be implementing about the percentage change the matter to weigh the pros He does not want to see fellow youths go a 15,6% increase as from 1 and is averaged at the yearly and cons,” said Bobodi. through the pain of retrenchment and unemApril this year. The increase inflation rate,” said Bobodi. One A downside to the pre-paid ployment that he went through. “So, I realised is sure to place an even bigger thing is, however, certain – you meters is that some residents that much work needed to be done back home burden on already cashare going to pay more. say they are experiencing in Vhembe to assist local businesses and other strapped taxpayers.

In the meantime, the country problems purchasing electricity organisations with professional branding, so that At a local level, the Makhado once again found itself at the online. “We can confirm that they are able to reach more clients and avoid Municipality will be implemercy of Eskom’s load shedding people are able to buy online; either retrenching workers or closure,” he said. menting the new electricity the past week. This is forcing however, if there are some who Maguvhe, who has already created employtariff increases from 1 July this many people, especially those are still facing some challenges ment for three breadwinners, said that since year as part of their 2021/22 in business, to rethink their and need help, they can contact the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic and the budget. According to municdependence on Eskom for Mr Lavhelesani Luvhimba on regulations and restrictions surrounding it, they ipal spokesperson Mr Louis electricity once more. In our 5 082 554 9883,” said Bobodi. had had to work remotely, but that they plan Bobodi, the municipality will March edition, the Limpopo Another issue raised by some to open more offices across the country soon to adjust tariffs according to the Mirror addressed this issue by pre-paid-meter owners is the grow their business and create more job oppordetermination of the National looking at the affordability of fact that some can only make tunities.

Electricity Regulator of South solar power as an alternative. cash purchases, with some pay “The reason we are based in Vhembe first is Africa (NERSA).

On a positive note, the points refusing debit and credit because we noticed the high unemployment rate Before that can happen, Makhado Municipality is cards. “They are able to buy in the area and decided to take advantage of it,” however, certain processes need continuing with the installation at municipal pay points [with he said. “We have been encouraging people to to be followed. “Through the of free single-phase pre-paid debit and credit cards]. Howgo digital even before Covid-19 because we are municipal budget-consultation electricity meters at residenever, with third-party vendors, in an age where it is important to have a digital processes, the electricity tariffs tial properties in an effort to the relationship is between the footprint. Today’s world is controlled by data, will be included and by that combat billing mistakes on vendor and the service provider which is exactly why so many software compaMulti-media designer and concept developer time NERSA would have adresidents’ monthly municipal appointed for pre-paid by the Nsuku Maguvhe believes that the future is nies want to control it. With the right data, we vised municipalities about the accounts. “A significant number municipality,” said Bobodi. digital. Picture supplied. are able to upscale our business activities and

Electricity tariff hikes will only hit municipality’s consumers in July

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Rain causes more havoc in Kutama belt down, followed by loud cracks of thunder and flashes of lightning, which The Madodonga, Tshikhodobo and lit the darkened sky. “All my furniture, Madabani villages in the Kutama blankets and groceries were damaged, area were struck by another terrible and I do not have money to replace or storm, accompanied by yet more repair them,” he said. “I did not sustain heavy rains on Thursday, 11 March. any major injuries, but I am extremely Homes were badly damaged, and two shocked at the sudden and great dampeople were injured when their house age that was caused by the storm.” collapsed.

Mrs Christinah Selota of Madodonga Most of the victims are from poor lost her one-room house when one of families, many of whom are unemthe walls collapsed and all her possesployed. Several families lost groceries, sions inside were damaged. She lives furniture, clothes, and other belongwith six other family members. The ings, which were left unusable after the incident occurred at around 15:40. storm struck.

“When the storm started, I was inside Mr Thapelo Mangomeni, whose the house. I thought of hiding inside five-room house was severely damaged, the wardrobe, but I became very afraid,” told Limpopo Mirror that a strong she said. wind had swept through the village, The situation worsened for her leaving everyone frantically running as deafening sounds started coming for cover. Big raindrops then started to from the roof. She said that the walls started to shake, and the roof rattled and shook violently. The roof sheets were torn off and her house’s windows were also broken by the storm. “The two young girls who were injured were immediately taken to the hospital for treatment and have since been discharged,” she said.

When Limpopo Mirror visited her on Saturday (13th) she was still cleaning up and assessing the damage.

Along with other family members, they tried to recover some of the damaged furniture.

The spokesperson for the Vhembe District Municipality, Matodzi Ralushai, said the municipality sympathised with the victims. He confirmed that a number of families had been left homeless after their houses had collapsed, but that they had not yet Moreti Manngu had injuries to her head and right hand after their house received any reports of injured people.

They were still waiting for feedback collapsed during a heavy storm last from the Makhado Local Municipality. week.

By Kaizer Nengovhela

TOP: The roof of the house of Ms Christina Selota from Madodonga was blown off during a storm last week.

RIGHT: Mr Thapelo Mangomeni’s five-room house was severely damaged by the storm.

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6 19 March 2021

Thug mugs woman on her way back home from work

By Tshifhiwa Mukwevho

Musina’s Nancefield- and Beitbridge Taxi Associations briefly closed the Beitbridge border post on Friday, 12 March, during protest actions.

Musina Taxi Associations briefly close Beitbridge border post

By Bernard Chiguvare The Beitbridge border post - on the South African side – was briefly blocked

by Musina’s Nancefield- and Beitbridge Taxi Associations on Friday, 12 March.

Samuel Molea, spokesperson for the two associations, said that the protest action was aimed at pressurising the Zimbabwean government to open their side of the border post for the general public too.

South Africa’s borders had been closed for a while in January because of an increased number of reported Covid-19 cases, but certain border posts, including Beitbridge, had already opened again on 15 February this year. Zimbabwe closed its borders around the same time, for the same reason, but has not opened them again.

“We feel bad for the ordinary people of Zimbabwe who usually come to South Africa to buy their groceries.

They are no longer able to do that because Zimbabwe has

not yet opened its borders,” Molea said. “Our friends in Beitbridge in Zimbabwe tell us that they are buying food, which is being transported from South Africa into Zim­ babwe by truck drivers, at double the prices.”

According to him, some of their friends have to cross the flooded Limpopo River illegally into South Africa to buy groceries for their families.

The taxi associations are appealing to the Zimbabwean government to open their borders for all Zimbabweans.

They argue that, if the Zimbabwean border is not opened soon, they (taxi associations) will be running at a great loss, as they depend on Zimbabwean commuters who visit Musina daily to do their shopping.

Some of the people who run food stalls next to the South African border exit and entrance gate were thankful for the brief holdup at the border.

“This is the only way we can sustain life – by selling food here. Our business thrives when Zimbabweans flock into

South Africa through the border. They buy food here. Now that the Zimbabwean border is still closed, we struggle,” said Nyasha, a Zimbabwean lady who has been working at one of the food stalls since 2015.

When business runs well, Nyasha is able to send money back home to support her schoolchildren and parents.

The spokesperson for the South African Police Service, Brig Motlafela Mojapelo, confirmed the situation. According to the SAPS, protesting bus and taxi drivers who ferry passengers from Zimbabwe to South Africa are complaining that they are left out of business.

“Members of the SAPS’s Public Order Police Unit and Beitbridge border post police members managed to engage the leadership of the protesters, and an agreement entailed that there must be an engagement with the police in the case of any dispute, before contemplating protest actions,” said Mojapelo.

Musina gogos spoiled by SANDF goods, Musina Mayor Mihloti coming on board. “This clearly Muhlope said that she was demonstrates the fact that Sixty elderly members of pleased to note that the SANDF public-private partnerships are the Musina Gogo Getters was in the forefront of comhighly effective in building our received toiletries, masks, munity development. “Many communities. We welcome the sanitisers, blankets, bottled people still perceive soldiers as gesture that ZZ2 will continue water, and groceries from civil servants whose job is only to help our beloved elders on a SA National Defence Force to defend the country. With monthly basis. We believe that members the new dispensation, soldiers this will encourage other busiThe Musina Gogo Getters is are now an integral part of nesspeople to follow suit.” a group of organised elders who our communities and we are Representing the Musina run several social programmes happy that they have these Gogo Getters, Hilda Ntuli to keep themselves active. programmes that are aimed at welcomed the donations and The donation to them was empowering the local commu- thanked everyone involved. She made possible by members of nities. We are very happy that said: “We don’t have enough the SANDF in Musina, who the donations will go a long words to thank the donors who contributed money to buy the way in changing the lives of our contributed to our wellbeing necessities for the gogos. The beloved senior citizens.” during this difficult time. We SANDF was joined by wellMuhlope thanked Aqua pray that God should bless known tomato producer ZZ2, Active, the Department of Sothem richly and multiply everywho contributed maize meal, cial Development and ZZ2 for thing they touch.” vegetables, tomatoes, butternuts and six packs of 10kg chicken meat portions. ZZ2 also made a commitment to sponsor these senior citizens with this package monthly.

A local bottled-water company, Aqua Active, donated 60 containers of 5l of bottled water to the gogos while the Department of Social Development spoiled the senior citizens with blankets. The Musina Mayor Mihloti Muhlope hands over a package of handing over of the goods toiletries to an elderly member of Musina Gogo Getters in the took place at Musina Nancepresence of Municipal Manager Nathi Tshiwanammbi (right), field last Friday.

Cllr Prince Sakala (back row left) and members of the SANDF. When handing over the Musina News

A mother of two is still recovering from shock after she was mugged on her way from work in Louis Trichardt last Wednesday night (10th).

Ms Azwihangwisi Terry Nthangeni from Madombidzha Zone Two was rushing to the bus rank in the vicinity of Premjee & Son Cash and Carry after work at around 19:00 when a man wielding a knife suddenly came up to her.

“I was so terrified at the sight of the knife clutched in his hand and raised high above his shoulders as if he was going to stab me with it,” Nthangeni said. “He said that I must hand him my handbag or else he would knife me to death.”

However, she was reluctant, so the attacker slashed her hand with his knife and snatched the bag from her. She screamed at the top of her voice and two security officers from other business sites came rushing to help her.

“When he saw the security officers, he dashed away with my handbag, which contained my purse with my ID card, money and other personal belongings,” she said. “The two security officers had to assure me that he was gone and that I was safe, because I was crying and shuddering in fear. I love my son and daughter, and I couldn’t imagine dying and leaving them alone. I am working, so that I can provide for them.”

The attacker had almost cut off Nthangeni’s thumb. She hurriedly got unto a bus so she could get to a clinic.

The following morning, she was contacted by a person who had seen a post on Facebook about her stolen purse, who informed her that she could arrange to pick up her purse, which still contained her ID card and money. “I went to collect my purse from the person who had picked it up in town. I’m just surprised that the attacker didn’t take the money,” she said.

“I feel that Louis Trichardt is not safe anymore,” she sobbed. “I am making an appeal that transport be arranged to come and pick people up right at their place of work to avoid such a

situation that nearly cost me my life.”

Nthangeni did not report the incident to the police. Limpopo police spokesperson Col Moatshe Ngoepe said that reporting crime was essential to help the police in conducting the fight against crime effectively. “We advise members of the community that whenever they become victims of crime, they must report it to their nearest police station immediately, so that the perpetrators are arrested,” he said.

Ms Azwihangwisi Terry Nthangeni got mugged on her way to the bus rank after work last Wednesday.

Tshiawelo’s pupils get lectured on the dangers of substance abuse

organisation’s concern about next time they came to the substance abuse at the school. school they would be making Pupils at Tshiawelo Sec“We will be doing unannounced arrests on those who continued ondary School benefited walk-ins at the school to ensure with substance abuse within from a social-empowerment that learners had captured the the school premises. programme on substance presentations very well,” he Tshiawelo Secondary School’s abuse, hosted at the school by said.

Mr Joseph Raphulu thanked Thusa Lushaka Paralegal and Sergeant Shinga Netshikulthe community for coming Advice. we from Bandelierkop Police together to assist the school Thusa Lushaka Paralegal and Station, who deals with social in fighting against substance Advice is a non-profit organcrimes, was very clear that the abuse among their children. isation that provides - among other services - free basic legal advice and referrals to the communities of Vlei­ fontein and surrounding areas. They also do programmes on matters such as victim empowerment and substance abuse.

“We held our first substance-abuse-awareness campaign after Tshiawelo Secondary School approached us on the topic,” said the organisation’s secretary, Mr Rendani Ramagoma.

They successfully held the substance campaign in partnership with the Bandelierkop Police Station, The South African National Civic Association, the local ward committee, Pastors’ Forum, social workers in Vleifontein and other community From left to right: Mr Joseph Raphulu, Tshiawelo Secondary structures.

School’s principal, Mr Pfano Rambau, Thusa Lushaka Paralegal and Thusa Lushaka Advice’s chairperson, Sergeant Shinga Netshikulwe from BandeParalegal and Advice’s lierkop Police Station, Mr Rendani Ramagoma, Thusa Lushaka chairperson, Mr Pfano Paralegal and Advice’s secretary and Mrs Tendani Munonde, TshiRambau, expressed the awelo Secondary School’s Deputy Principal. Picture supplied.

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Khodani’s book sends a strong message of forgiveness

By Tshifhiwa Mukwevho Khodani Melva Matloga wants to send a strong message out to people to remind them that, whatever wrong might have been done to them in their lives, whether by the hand of a stranger or a family member, they should always be prepared to forgive.

In her recently published novel, A Mother’s Betrayal, Khodani writes about forgiveness. In a nutshell, it tells the story of a mother and daughter who never see eye to eye.

The daughter keeps questioning her mother's anger, and discovering the secrets and truth behind it all takes her a long time.

“In this book, the reader learns

more about situations that could lead to desperate decisions that may cause serious damage to our loved ones,” Khodani said. “It helps us to understand that everything happens for a reason and we need to forgive, no matter how unfair the situation may seem. We do not have to live in our past but can move on and start afresh. It might have been a sour beginning between a mother and daughter, but it all ends with forgiveness.”

Khodani is a first-time published author and was not particularly motivated to write at first. She started writing as a pastime, but as she continued, she reached a point where she realised that, although her book was fictional, she was actually

touching a topic that was relevant to many people.

She is known for writing wherever she goes. “Writing is in my blood; whenever boredom strikes, I find myself writing stories, and it gives me so much joy,” she said. “I don’t plan to write something; the words just suddenly come and then flow nonstop.”

A Mother’s Betrayal was published

by NetBing Publishers and launched online on 6 March this year at The Next Big Thing studios. The book was viewed by more than 800 people, and judging by the comments posted, great interest in the book clearly exists.

“This book is for anyone,” she said.

“It is about forgiveness; not only for

the person who made them suffer, but for themselves too, so that they can find peace and move on without holding a grudge.”

A resident at Ha-Mulima Pfananani village, Khodani matriculated at St Brendan’s Catholic Secondary School and studied towards a Bachelor of Commerce in economics at the University of Venda, as well as a Bachelor of Commerce Honours in economics at the University of Limpopo.

Those interested in Khodani’s book can call her on Tel 076 985 1723 or follow her on Facebook (Khodani Matloga), Twitter (@ khodi_melva), Instagram (melva_khodiey) and LinkedIn (Khodani Melva Matloga).

Khodani Melva Matloga wants people to learn to forgive.

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Lil Ries' focus is on music Steve is a reggae maestro

By Maanda Bele Mukhodeni Moshapo, known by his stage name of Lil Ries, is from Siloam village in Nzhelele and describes himself as an ‘underground’ rapper.

He has already released four extended plays (EPs) and more than 10 single tracks. Just like any other rapper from a rural area, Lil Ries also faces challenges, such as not being able to pay for studio time.

“In 2019, I started working with Bantu (Fhatuwani Tshidane), a well-educated and talented producer, engineer and singer who took me under his wing and gave me some studio time. After

that, I grew into the industry without any complications,” he said. His song Legendary off is a favourite among local hip-hop fans.

Lil Ries finished high school in 2016 when he realised his love for music. “Well, I was fresh out of high school with a burning desire to make music and I remember talking to the likes of Tea Kay and Eskay, who organised my first studio session, and ever since that day I just kept going forward,” he said. “But, in simple words, I'm just getting started.”

Lil Ries also has his own clothing brand, called The Passover Clothing Line (T.P.C.L).

His music is available on

all digital platforms, such as Spotify, iTunes, Deezer and YouTube. He can also be contacted on WhatsApp Tel 081 838 2293, emailed at lilriestug@gmail.com or followed on social media @ Lil Ries.

Local ‘underground’ rapper Lil Ries. Photo supplied.

Tel: 079 174 1830 E-mail: makhadofm13@gmail.com

tered in all walks of life. "Making the album, I worked with Lufuno Reggae dub maestro Steve Munzhelele on rhythm guitar, Netshishivhe’s latest music Aubrey Seapose on lead guitar, offering comprises a combiKhathu Muswa on keyboards, nation of ‘deep-roots dubbing’ Ndivhuwo Musetha on drums and contemporary elements, and Jininka Nkanyane on backmaking it relevant for both ing vocals. I played bass guitar,” young and older reggae lovers. said Netshishivhe. “On this Netshishivhe resides at Khubvi album, like I have done before, I village and is synonymous with am trying to revive the Deepdubbing – a music style of the Roots Reggae and Dub music reggae genre that is characterthat seems to be fading away.” ised by strong, deep bass, deep “People agree that I excel in drums, deep guitar leads and this sub-genre of reggae. Whenrich keyboard notes. In some ever there is an interval between instances, the musicians also add albums, my fans impatiently some snippets of lyrics in a shaky demand a new project from me,” voice that floats resonantly above he said. “I grew up listening to the instruments. dub reggae by good musicians The album, aptly titled Tribsuch as Scientist, King Tubby, ulation and Dub, was recorded Augustus Pablo and Prince Far at Deep Roots Studio and One I. Their music speaks directly Big Room Studio, and generally to your mind and heart in a way addresses the hardships encoun- that makes you enter a state of

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06:00 - 09:00 MONDAY TO FRIDAY SUMBANDILA - The programme is for listeners who are on the road to work, school or any destination in the morning

Production team: Roxy Millicent Munyai and Ivy Makamuni Mashava

09:00 - 12:00 MONDAY TO FRIDAY TSIVHUDZO - Advice to listeners who are at work, home and shoppers.

Production team: Ndivhuho Malisha

12:00 - 15:00 MONDAY TO FRIDAY THE BRIDGE + KIDDIES SHOW 14H30-15H00 - Youth development program.

Production team: DJ Gogo Eunice Muthambi

15:00 - 18:00 MONDAY TO FRIDAY YO WA - After work and on route to and from different places.

Production team: Thabelo Fortune Mavhona and Divhambele Mulaudzi

18:00 - 21:00 MONDAY TO FRIDAY Production team: MASWA MASWA /LE TINTSWA - variety Sports - 18:00 - 19:00 (sports news, fixtures, results,and interviews and phone in Tshifhiwa Sibadela Current Affairs - 19:00 - 20:00 (Current news, interviews and phone ins) Did you know - 20:00 - 21:00 (Special community announcements/memorials) 21:00 - 00:00 MONDAY TO THURSDAY ROMANTICF BREEZE/lover corner After work and on route to and from different places.

Production team: BUMBALICIOUS THARAGA

Local Reggae dub maestro Steve Netshishivhe is a skillful creator of good sounds. Picture supplied.

Confy’s legacy lives on music fraternity. To show that Tshirumbula is not forgotten, “He may be gone, but his local radio stations set aside legacy lives on…” This some time to commemorate statement clearly describes his life during their reggae how much reggae music music programmes over the lovers miss their favourite past weekend. Even social icon, Confy Tshirumbula, media platforms of his fans who lost his life on 10 March were abuzz with messages of 2013. remembrance.

Though the month of Tshirumbula, who hailed March is like a bitter pill to from Dopeni village, was a swallow for everyone who composer, acoustic guitar likes his music, Tshirumbula player and a singer who had is still remembered, coma sweet, distinctive voice. A memorated, seasoned carpenter, Tshirumand loved bula spent most of his life in by Durban Deep, Dobsonville, many in Soweto where he worked in the for his customers. He regwas shot several times gae by armed robbers at Durban Deep in 2013 and taken to hospital, where he spent a few days before he succumbed to his injuries. At the time of his death, he had released two hit reggae albums, The late Confy Tshirumbula’s music connamely Teach tinues to live on, despite the fact that he Them Jah and died on 10 March 2013 after being shot Namusi na by armed robbers. Photo supplied.

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meditation. It allows you as a listener to savour the amazing artistry of the instrumentalists.”

Tribulation and Dub was released last month and contains nine songs, including Khonani vhukuma, Come with me, Friendly dub, Tears of dub and Dub dem down.

Netshishivhe can be followed on Facebook or contacted on Tel 083 336 3396.

Famous reggae music legend Humbulani Ramagwedzha, who was very close to Tshirumbula, said he was totally shattered when he heard that his friend had succumbed to his gunshot injuries. “This is the day I will never forget in my life because I had lost a good friend who was very talented. Every time when I listen to his music, I remember the good times we had while talking the language of reggae music. Indeed, death has robbed us of an irreplaceable asset, but we are comforted by the fact that Confy left us with his mature music that has stood the test of time.”

The director of Masana Records, King Davic Nemungadi, said Tshirumbula was one of the best artists who had ever produced music at Masana Records. “I have worked with many reggae music artists, but Tshirumbula’s artistic talent was very rare. It had always been a pleasure to work with him in the studio. I was impressed by his unique creativity and golden voice, which stands out among all the voices I have ever recorded at my studio.”

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Art & Entertainment Vukona - shining literary star N’wa Jika’s poetry gets published challenges young people not to give up in life because they are the The star of the 18-year-old poet, country’s future leaders. “Even Vukona Promise Maluleke, is shin- though I hardly had any ing ever brighter as she stands and support when I started recites her poetry with confidence. writing, I told myself She has established herself as one that nothing was of the best and most-sought-after going to stop me poets in Vhembe. from writing and Vukona, who authored a collection finding myself as a of poems in Xitsonga, titled Nyenya published poet in the Yo Vindzuka, started writing poems near future.” in 2019. She found encouragement “In life, don’t give up and inspiration from reading a book and never allow people to titled Mihloti ya Tingana by TP look down on you,” she said.

Magaisa.

“Stand up and claim your “Mihloti ya Tingana is a book place in society.” which speaks to me directly, and I Vukona is doing Grade 11 at loved the way the author uses words Hanyani Nkuzana High School to reach the readers’ minds,” she said. and she always encourages other “Now I have written my own book of pupils to study harder to have a poems. My poems are so touching, brighter future. and they are for teenagers and the She resides at Nkuzana village upcoming authors.” along the R578 road. Those who Vukona said that she would be need copies of Nyenya Yo Vindelated if readers provided more zuka can call Vukona on Tel 068 feedback regarding the book. She also 151 4910.

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Vukona Maluleke oozes confidence.

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Book guides young people book, Youth recipes for greatness. The book is 167 Pastor Rufus Maphula, pages long with 22 chapa resident of Lwamondo ters. Some of the topics village in the Tshishushu- covered in the book include ru area, is a person who maturity versus immaturity believes in sharing knowl- in the life of young people, edge. He published his 10 simple ways to disagree first book, titled Muswa without fighting, 13 golden are na vhuyo (a youth tips for teens and tips for with destiny) Volume 1, a modern youth to show way back in 1995. Follow- humanity. ing the book’s success, According to him, his Pastor Maphula published road to fame started when Volume 2 the following he received the Lord at the year.

Agape City Church in 1990.

When asked what inThree years down the line, spired him to write books, he migrated to the Calvary the 47-year-old motivaChristian Church International speaker said that he tional under the leadership wrote the books after realis- of Apostle Dr AM Masaing that the bookshops did kona. As a leader of young not stock books focusing people in the church, Pason helping young people to tor Maphula revealed that climb the ladder of success. his focus was on grooming, After publishing the two coaching, mentoring, guidbooks, Pastor Maphula van- ing, and counselling the ished from the publication youth both in the church industry for almost three and in schools. decades.

Pastor Maphula He resurfaced this year said that after with another inspiring reading the

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book, young people would have a better understanding of themselves and ignite their passion to serve at all leadership levels. The book also discusses the dangers of posting personal details on social media.

According to him, the book is available at most bookshops countrywide.

For further information regarding the book, Pastor Maphula can be contacted on 0762172933 or 0614353625.

Pastor Rufus Maphula.

When N'wa Jika the Poet recites her authentic poems, she captivates her audience completely, and these poems remain with her listeners long afterwards. So rare is her gift that many compare her stance with that of a lioness roaring from the majestic mountains.

The 31-year-old poet, born Hlayisani Loneah Shiburi, is a resident of Madobi village. “I started writing poetry last year in April,” she said. “It took me almost a month to write one poem, but I knew I would never give up; I am a determined woman. Now I have over 150 poems in Xitsonga and 20 in English. I am running my own race.”

Her poetry appeared in the poetry anthology Poetic Minds Combined, which was published by AVAS Publishers in Polokwane in September last year. “This is the first publication with my name on it,” she beamed.

However, this lady is not just a poet but also a qualified electrician by trade. “I trained at Scaw Metals for a full four years.”

The poems contained in Poetic Minds Combined were carefully polished in conjunction with Charles Hoby to ensure that the relevant poetic elements were fully injected into them. “The writing process was not a great challenge for me,” she said. “The flow was easy because most of the poems came naturally. Putting the words together was sometimes difficult, but I honestly enjoyed writing each poem.”

Poetic Minds Combined centres on gender-based violence and aims to heal the youth of South Africa. It offers all featured poets the opportunity to have a say on different issues concerning gender-based violence.

“The book is filled with emotions,” Hlayisani said. “It contains poetry in several South African languages and the poems are easy to understand, comforting, encouraging and motivating at the same time.”

Hlayisani is putting the final touches on her debut poetry collection, which is due in May, and she can be followed on Facebook. To purchase Poetic Minds Combined, which sells at R200, readers are welcome to contact AVAS Publishers on Tel 079 629 9733 or order via email from charleshoby@gmail.com.

For Jantiby Nef the hard works starts at home The Devhula Ha Vhembe Show, presented by veteran presenter Mpho ‘Jantiby Nef’ Nefale, is currently the longest-running programme on Phalaphala FM. Aired from 18:00 to 21:00 on Saturdays, the show comprises Rhumba music and is extremely popular among listeners. Nefale is also the producer of the Gondovhugala show, presented by Lutendo Tshisikule on Sundays, which starts at 07:00 and continues until 10:00.

Nefale is a very professional radio man with excellent planning and organisational skills. He is also a good communicator with exceptionally good interpersonal relations. He works well under pressure, shows a lot of initiative and can work independently. According to his co-workers, he is a result-driven individual. The saying goes: ‘Charity begins at home’, and this is true to Nefale’s character.

The year 1984 marked his official entrance into the radio industry when he joined Radio Venda and started the Devhula Ha Vhembe Show in 1985. He worked at the station with the likes of Ntshavheni ‘Razz Matazz’ Mashige, Pastor Isaac Dagada, Andries Mueda, Joseph Gert Sadiki, Tovhowani Ligudu, Makonde Mbedzi, and Tshivheaho Jameson Munonde, to mention but a few.

Nefale enjoys his show very much. He says it gives him an opportunity to interact with the big shots in sporting circles globally. “What I like about the show is that it is friendly, and we interact with listeners. You work 24 hours per day. Wherever you are, you are on duty, because if something happens related to the news, you need to report it,” Nefale said.

One important thing he had learnt in radio journalism is that one must always be prepared to learn a thing or two when interacting with the public. He is not only an informer, entertainer, and educator, but most of all a companion for the listeners.

He especially wants to motivate young people. His advice to them is to refrain from criminal acts and to really focus on their schoolwork.

He feels that pupils need to be given moral education to encourage them to stay away from crime. “It is important for elders and teachers to tell the children about the dangers of involving themselves in crime,” Nefale said, and reminded them that success follows the hard work and dedication one puts into one’s studies.

He thanked his listeners for their continued support, which is the driving force behind his success.

Hlayisani Loneah Shiburi's collection of poems is due in May this year.

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Ras Willie throws his weight behind Musina FM Entertainment Seasoned media practitioner and artist Wilson Dzebu has promised to bring changes to the local community radio station, Musina FM. This comes after Dzebu was recruited by the station management to produce and compile music for their reggae music programme that airs on Sundays between 11:00 and 13:00.

Dzebu started his voluntary role last week. The reggae Wilson Dzebu, better programme, known as Ras Willie in which is the reggae music fraterpresented nity, is the new producer by vibrant and music compiler for young Musina FM's reggae mupresenter sic show. Photo supplied.

Frans

Kwinda, commands a huge following.

Musina FM station manager Selina Phiri said they were honoured that Dzebu had accepted their invitation to assist them at the radio station. “Mr Dzebu has a very impressive track record in the media industry, and we strongly believe that his presence will add value to our reggae music programme. As a recording artist himself, he is also very knowledgeable about the music industry, which makes him a preferred candidate for this role. He came at the right time when young people want someone who can mentor them to realize their dreams in the radio industry.”

Kwinda said working with Dzebu was a privilege. “I have always looked upon him as my role model, but I never thought that one day we would work together under one roof. I have learnt a lot of things in just one day while we were preparing for last Sunday’s revamped programme, which was totally restructured to meet the needs of the local listeners. Indeed, we have acquired a valuable asset in Dzebu, and we will

utilize his knowledge to the best of our abilities.”

Dzebu, better known as Ras Willie in the reggae music fraternity, was excited about the new challenge. “Despite my busy schedule, I will make time to make sure that I execute this responsibility to the best of my ability. It is important to plough back into the community,” he said. “My primary aim is to structure the show in such a way that it meets the aspirations of the local listeners. The most important thing is to compile music that promotes local artists and line them up for radio interviews to connect them with their fans.”

Dzebu stressed that he will not be involved in the management and running of the radio station. “I will only be producing and compiling music for the said programme, without being involved in the management and running of the station. My new responsibility does not even require me to physically set foot at the radio station because I can do everything in the comfort of my home and send to the presenter electronically before he goes on air.”

Mpho “Jantiby Nef” Nefale from Phalaphala FM. Photo supplied.

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Writer encourages disabled people to rise above the challenges tal stereotyping where they may be derailed or distracted from In Masia-Tandavhalwe, a maximising their own potential deep-rooted rural village and achieving their goals and located a mere stone’s throw dreams.” away from where Miss South Maanea struggles to walk Africa 2020, Shudufhadzo and speak properly, but perMusida, grew up, another petually tries to live around highly talented girl is prothat to the fullest, because she gressively stepping out of the regards herself as unique and shadows to take her place in entrenched with a special zeal the spotlight. for victory. Her mother, Ms The 21-year-old Maanea Tuwani Grace Munyai, said Netshiombo, a physically chal- that she had dedicated her life lenged young woman, has just to Maanea since this beautiful written four books, though they young woman had been born, are all still in raw manuscript to ensure that she also enjoyed format. life here on earth.

Hers is a story of victory over “I did whatever was within the adversities that disability my means to raise her alone as presents to many people. a single mother and sent her to “My books deal with abilities different institutions estabin disability and to persuade lished to bridge the paralysed disabled people not to underes- inequality gap. Tshilidzini Spetimate their abilities, but to rise cial School, Philadelphia and above it and claim their place in Mudinane Secondary School society,” she said. “People who are among these institutions,” are physically challenged must Munyai said. She is a pensioner. not subject themselves to socie- “I needed her to get better edBy Tshifhiwa Mukwevho

ucation, in spite of her physical disability and speech-impairment challenges.”

Maanea is now looking for potential publishers to help her get her books published. “I strongly believe that my stories can change the lives of many others out there,” she said.

Maanea gets moral support from the Masia Civic Council (MCC) on a regular basis. They are currently also trying to get her a wheelchair. “We plead with any Good Samaritan out there to help our child with a wheelchair,” said the organisation’s chairperson, Masakona Mulaudzi.

Maanea said that she would be even more grateful for a left-handed, automatic wheelchair.

Anyone who would be willing to assist can contact Musanda Vho-Mutanganyisi Masia on Tel 082 341 9464 or Cllr Vulani Norman Mukhomi on Tel 079 252 2565.

Maanea Netshiombo (third from left) was excited after being visited by members of the Masia Civic Council. Picture supplied.

Zazi Back to School Campaign reaches out to disadvantaged kids

By Silas Nduvheni More than 30 disadvantaged learners at the Dilondeni Community Resource Centre in Nngwekhulu village in the Vuwani area received donations of food, shoes, socks, and school uniforms from the Zazi Back to School Campaign on Sunday, 14 March.

The heart behind the campaign is Ms Mpho Makosholo, a radio presenter of Vuwani Community Radio. She realised that life is tough for the children at the centre, which also functions as a Drop-In Centre.

Some of the children have lost both their parents.

“I know how hard it is to go to school barefoot, especially during the freezing winter months. These children’s parents cannot afford to buy educational material for them.

Our campaign is all about helping disadvantaged learners who take education seriously but are from poor families,” said Makosholo.

Makosholo recently visited her grandmother in Nngwekhulu village and discovered that some poor young kids still went to school barefoot.

She was touched by the situation and it drove her to do something.

The manager of the Dilonde-

ni Community Resource Centre, Ms Joyce Nesengani, was very thankful for the campaign and their willingness to make a difference in the children’s lives. “We are situated in a deep rural area where 80% of the parents don’t work and cannot meet the needs of the learners.

But with the help of the Zazi Back to School Campaign, life had changed for the better at our centre,” said Nesengani.

Nesengani explained that they took in orphans and disadvantaged children to help them with after-school sessions and homework, and to teach them life skills. The centre also has recreational facilities.

Ms Mpho Makosholo of the Zazi Back to School Campaign fits a shoe for one of the barefoot kids at the Dilondeni Community Resource Centre, while other children and parents proudly display their newly donated shoes. Photo: Silas Nduvheni.

The SAPS salute the coffin of the late Cde Dick Ralushai. Photo:Silas Nduvheni.

“Honour my father’s legacy and fight against corruption in ANC”

By Silas Nduvheni Limpopo Premier Stan Chupu Mathabatha described the late Cde Azwifarwi Dickson Ralushai as a person who had loved and fought for the freedom and peace of his people and said that they had lost a political mentor.

Ralushai (71) passed away on Friday, 5 March, in the MediClinic in Polokwane after a short illness.

Mathabatha addressed people in the Thohoyandou town hall on Saturday during a special state funeral held for the late Vhembe political activist and ANC veteran, better known as “Comrade Dick.”

The funeral was also attended by the Acting Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Nts­ havheni, Deputy Minister of Police Cassel Mathale, Executive Mayor of Vhembe District Dowelani Nenguda and some members of the ANC veteran’s league.

“We thank President Cyril Ramaphosa for his approval of our request that Cde Ralushai be accorded a special State funeral. Ralushai dedicated his life to the liberation of the

country, and he has joined some other outstanding late Vhembe giant freedom fighters like Sparks Ramagoma and George Phadagi,” said Premier Mathabatha.

One of Ralushai’s children, Tshivheaho Mandela Ralu­ shai, read his father’s obituary.

The late Ralushai was born and raised in Tshififi village outside Thohoyandou and became active in politics during his time at Mphaphuli Secondary School in the 70s, where he met the likes of Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa, now the State President, who became Ralushai’s best friend.

“He fought against Apartheid, Bantustanism and all their manifestations. He also participated in various structures in the movement, including the Northern Transvaal Action Committee (an affiliate of the United Democratic Front (UDM)), Umkhotho We Sizwe and the ANC, and was detained countless times,” said his son.

Ralushai worked in the office of Premier Ngoako Ramatlhodi. His last official position was as manager at the office of the Speaker of the

Limpopo Legislature, from where he retired in 2009.

Ralushai was also the chairperson of the ANC Veteran’s League in the Peter Mokaba region at the time of his death.

His eldest daughter, Hangwani Mudangawe Nengovhela, said that her father had left a legacy of being “one of the freedom fighters of the country”. She said that she was among many who were worried for their children because of the ANC of today’s ways.

“They no longer fight to deliver service to the people, only for their own stomachs, and that was not the way my father was fighting. We want comrades to honour my father for fighting all forms of corruption, so that his soul may rest in peace,” said Nengovhela.

Ralushai is survived by his wife, Ms Shonisani Ralushai, and four children, Hangwi, Mandela, Albertina and Azwifarwi, as well as seven grandchildren.

He was buried on Saturday (13th) in Mbaleni Cemetery in Makwarela Extension near Thohoyandou, under strict Covid-19 regulations.

Coca-Cola helps Tshikota residents to fill their taps with drinking water these boreholes, residents were tional Affairs, Water and Sanioften left for days, sometimes tation, headed by Mr ThamsanCoca-Cola Beverages South weeks, without water. Accordqa Dodovu, visited Makhado Africa (CCBSA) responded ing to one report by Limpopo Municipality. During the visit, to the Tshikota community’s Mirror in 2019, six police Dodovu said that he would water needs through its Coke- officers were injured and 12 relay the water issue directly Ville project by constructing Tshikota residents were arrest- to the minister, as the water three solar-powered borehole ed during one of the violent authority (Vhembe District systems last year. To date, protests against the lack of Municipality) was not doing CCBSA has distributed 12 service delivery. much. Dodovu recommended million litres of water to the That same year, a committee that municipalities should run community. on Cooperative Governance, their own water authorities.

Human Settlements and Tradi“We are very happy that we are constantly getting water in our community. Since the construction of the boreholes, everyone in the community is happy,” said councillor Martha Babadu, who resides in Tshikota.

Another anonymous member of the community who spoke to Limpopo Mirror said: “Ever since these boreholes were drilled, we have never had any water challenges. There is a constant supply of water. We One of the solar-powered boreholes in Tshikota, constructed really thank CCBSA for bringby CCBSA in 2019, provides a constant supply of water to ing such a project to our area.” residents.

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LIMPOPO MIRROR

12 19 March 2021

The best-dressed man in Vhembe? local spaza shop to buy bread.

He had a total of 30 suits, but The 72-year-old Vhakoma he is left with only seven after Vho-Azwifarwi Thomas his home was ransacked by Tshililo must be one of the thieves, who stole his clothes cleanest and most immacsome years ago. ulately dressed residents The old man, who is a role in the region. Tshililo, who model to many, says he only stays at Gondeni Sterkwears white shirts because stroom near Malavuwe, also to him, a white shirt demondoes his own laundry and strates cleanliness. “I don’t ironing. have any other colour of shirt Better known as “Mr Clean” besides white. I have lost count by the local community, Tshili- of my white shirts, but what lo can always be seen wearing a I know is that they are more suit, even when he goes to the than 20. I hate dirt and I only wear a shirt once,” he said.

Tshililo said he fell in love with white shirts while he was working as a messenger in Johannesburg in his heydays.

“As a messenger, I had to be presentable, and our uniforms were white shirts and black trousers. I then became so used to white shirts that I associated them with my life. Since then, I have never worn any other colour of shirt than white.”

The old man, who still proudly Vhakoma Vho-Azwifarwi Thomas Tshililo walks unaided, said that he took (72) of Gondeni Sterkstroom.

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He explained that he washes, dries, and irons his clothes every two weeks. “At first it was difficult because my late wife used to do these chores for me.

I had to do it for myself for the past 22 years because I strive for perfection. I also make sure that I polish my shoes perfectly, so that they can shine to the fullest. I only have black shoes because they symbolize dignity and responsibility. I go for white socks and never in my life have I had to wear a pair twice. I wear a pair of socks once and put it in the laundry basket for washing.

The same goes for a tie. I have more than 20 ties and I only wear a tie once.” Tshililo said that he felt that his clean life contributed to his health and long life. “Most of my peers are no longer alive, but by the grace of God, I’m still healthy and kicking. My heart bleeds for young boys and girls who look older than they are because they don’t take good care of themselves. If we all live a clean life, the world would become a better place to stay.”

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Musina residents feel that the municipality should make an urgent attempt to repair the main road connecting Matswale Section 2 and Musina town. The road next to the Matswale stadium is also in very poor condition and motorists have to practise extreme caution at the junction next to the stadium.

“This place is no longer safe for motorists, yet it is the main road to town from Matswale Section 2. Motorists cannot judge the depth of the potholes when it rains. What is surprising is that councillors also drive on these roads and for some reason don’t feel it necessary to report on the state of it,”

said Prince Tlou, a concerned motorist.

Tlou feels that the council could have filled the potholes with soil, at least, until they had a budget to fix the road more permanently, or they could have asked for assistance from Raubex, a construction company based in Musina that is in the process of constructing a road, mainly for heavy trucks, from Beitbridge to Polokwane and beyond. The road will not pass through Musina town, though.

“We have a South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) office, a clinic and a church next to this junction. This means that a lot of motorists use this road every day,” said Tlou.

Minibus taxi drivers passing through the junction also echo Tlou’s concerns and arguments.

They claim that the state of the junction makes reaching their destinations every day impossible.

The spokesperson for Musina Municipality, Wilson Dzebu, said that they had just developed a road maintenance plan to address the effects left by heavy rains in the area over the past few months. “We have already started repairing the hotspots and (the main road connecting Matswale and Musina town) is on our list of priorities,” he said.

Dzebu is urging motorists to exercise patience and extra care as the municipality cannot fix all the damaged roads at once.

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Tshifhiwa Siwadawada laid to rest Sam Ntshauba said that Siwadawada had been a “soldier” for the bigger part of his life. “He was The late Tshifhiwa Siwadawada, an innovative one of those men who fought for development in funeral undertaker who revolutionised the fu- the prime of his life and excelled at everything neral industry in Vhembe, was given a hero’s he did. He will be remembered for his dedication funeral last weekend. and tenacity as a businessman and for his vision Siwadawada (47) died in the Soutpansberg in education for young people,” Ntshauba said.

Private Hospital on 9 March. The news of his “The nation is in deep mourning, as we have lost death sent shock waves through the community one of our giants who still had a lot to offer to that he had served throughout his life. All speak- the development of the community.” ers described Siwadawada as a pioneer, a born leader, and a man of vision.

The philanthropic businessman, who founded Shothodzo Funeral Undertakers and Acol (African college of learning) in Biaba township of Nzhelele, was laid to rest at the Tshitavha Vhulaudzi graveyard on 14 March.

The deceased’s younger brother, Mr Humbulani Siwadawada, told mourners that although his brother’s death was a big loss, he was encouraged by the fact that he had taught them the ropes of the business while he had still been alive. “I can say it here in front of these people that we will take this business to another level in honour of our late brother,” he said.

He said the family had suffered a great loss with Siwadawada’s death. “It is painful to lose an intelligent brother, but we thank God because He does everything for a reason.” He thanked the community for their support.

Representing the undertaking business, Mr

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The entrance gate at the Siloam hospital where Livhuwani Mudau can now visit his sickly mother again.

Families may visit loved ones in hospital again, but there are rules most.” He said his mother was diagnosed with diabetes Almost a year has gone by and admitted to the Siloam since South Africa’s first Hospital at the beginning of lockdown was announced the month. because of the global “I believe that when a sick Covid-19 pandemic, and person sees people that he or although many restrictions she loves, the patient becomes have been lifted, some activi- better. I was stressed that ties, such as visiting patients she would become depressed at government hospitals, when she could not see her have remained prohibited family, and that the sickness until now. would worsen.” Mudau said he was very excited when he got An almost audible sigh of to visit his mother again after relief could be heard when not being able to see her for the government eased the the past few weeks. restrictions on Friday (12th), According to the governand people rushed to hospitals ment circular that took effect to be with their loved ones. from 12 March, visiting hours When Livhuwani Mudau are limited to one hour per from Tshirenzheni village in day between 12:00 and 13:00, Nzhelele’s mother got sick and with a maximum of two was admitted to hospital, he visitors per day. Each visitor is was left in a state of helpless allowed 15 minutes with the concern for her. “Not knowing patient and must be 18 years how she was doing and also or older, except under excepnot being able to take her tional circumstances. some home-cooked food and The circular further states fresh fruit worried me the that those over 60 years may

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only visit under exceptional circumstances, while those with co-morbidities are discouraged from visiting.

Visiting family members at health facilities still have to follow strict Covid-19 protocols on arrival, such as temperature and symptom screening, practicing hand hygiene and always wearing masks throughout the visit.

In addition, visitors who are ill, or are identified as having symptoms of illness during screening, will not be permitted to enter the hospital; this is without exception. Special visitation may be granted for patients in extenuating circumstances, such as imminent end-of-life and/or a specific patient needing extra support.

Relatives will not be permitted to visit patients who are admitted to Covid-19 isolation wards but will be allowed to drop off at least one personal pack or food item(s) per week.

The late Mr Tshifhiwa Siwadawada, owner of Shothodzo Funeral Undertakers. Photo supplied.

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Kind-hearted teacher decides to donate a crèche to Sigonde village Community News While greediness and the love of money still conquer many community members, the world still has people with good hearts who put the interests of the less privileged first. One such

kind-hearted soul is Fhatuwani Ronald Maemu of Tshiombo, who has now become the toast of Sigonde village, outside Musina, where he teaches.

Maemu has donated his two-room house and a kitchen to the local community crèche

Part of the property that Fhatuwani Ronald Maemu donated to Sigonde villagers to use as a community crèche.

to use, free of charge. He bought the property for R20 000 in 2019 when the previous owner was relocating to another village. The property is equipped with electricity and a fence.

Sigonde is a deep rural village that did not have a crèche. This became a problem because young children need a learning foundation before starting their school careers.

Maemu said his initial plan had been to stay on the property while teaching at the village, but he now travels daily from Tshiombo to his workplace at Sigonde. “The poor community had an idea of starting a crèche, but they did not have a building to house the children. As a person who

knows the brutality of poverty, I offered them my property to establish the crèche, free of charge. I did this because I knew that it would benefit the village and simplify our work as primary school teachers.

The kids will have a good foundation when they come to our school, thereby making our teaching easier,” added Maemu, who teaches mathematics, natural sciences and Tshivenda.

Maemu said that he felt he was part of the Sigonde community. “I do not have any relatives in Sigonde, but the community warmly received me, and I now feel at home.

When I grew up, there was no crèche, and I want these kids to enjoy the same privileges

that urban kids are entitled to.

This crèche will one day grow to become a modern early childhood development centre, but it starts with the small gestures.”

Sigonde village’s traditional leader, Musanda Vho-Elina Ndou Sigonde, said she was impressed by Maemu’s generosity. “What this man did for my community will remain part of our history because it is a very huge contribution to the development of this village. We thought it was a joke when he announced that he was offering us the property free of charge, but it became a reality when the 50 children gladly started their lessons in January last year. We pray that God blesses Maemu with

many years, so that he continues to help those who cannot do things for themselves,” she said.

The teacher with a kind heart, Fhatuwani Ronald Maemu.

Locust infestation offers income opportunities for remote villagers table.

Rendani Madadzhe (32) of The recent storms have unSibasa is an unemployed mothdoubtedly brought great deer of two. She told Limpopo struction in some rural parts Mirror that, for the time being, of the region, but the rain she can provide her family with seems to have also brought a proper meal, bought with something positive with it - as the money she makes from if to compensate for all the selling locusts. “Of course, we losses. Swarms of locusts know that the recent heavy that came with the rain now rains brought misery to many present a (temporary) income families whose homes have opportunity for unemployed been damaged,” she said. And locals to catch and sell them yet, to unemployed people like to protein lovers. herself, she firmly believes that the rains came to be a blessing A group of men and women from heaven. trek off to nearby bushes every “To put it right, God is good, day in search of grasshoppers, and we are no longer broke. with the hope of selling them Now we can do some of the and earning a little cash, in things ourselves, as we also sell order for them to buy housethese locusts,” she said. The hold needs and put food on the little money they get from the

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children’s grants only provide for their basic necessities.

Without this extra income, she said, they cannot afford luxuries such as meat.

Ms Ntshengedzeni Makhesa (55) of Vhufuli village near Thohoyandou is a single mother of four. She harvests about two kilograms of fresh locusts on a good day to take home.

“This is enough for my family and neighbours,” she said.

According to her, locusts are very tasty and healthy, as they do not have a lot of fat.

The nutritional value of locusts is well known to dieticians and health experts. The protein content in grasshoppers is close to that of a similar-sized serving of chicken breast, but with a bit more fat.

Local men and women trek to nearby forests in search of grasshoppers. The swarms of locusts provide an income for many. Photo supplied.

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Estate number: 380/2021, Surname: NETHONZHE Names: LUTENDO GAIL, Date of birth: 1983/09/05 Id No: 830905 0364 089 Last address: Stand No 281, Zone 2, Shayandima, Thulamela District Date of death: 2021/01/30, Master’s Office: Thohoyandou Signed at Thohoyandou on 10th day of March 2021 Name and Address of Executor or Authorised agent: A R MADIA ATTORNEYS, House No 403, P-East, Thohoyandou 0950 Tel: 015 962 3001 Email: armadiaa�orneys@ gmail.com Ref: EST380/2021

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NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 35 (5) OF ACT 66 OF 1965 The first and final liquida�on and distribu�on account in the estate of the late MATODZI ZWIDOFHELANGANI ID NO: 740115 6248 083 stand no 186 Itsani, Tshitavhani Block 1, Thulamela Local Municipality, Vhembe District, Limpopo Provinve.

Estate no 2431/2020 shall lie for inspec�on at the office of the Master High Court, Thohoyandou, for a period of twenty one (21) days as from the date of publica�on hereof. Should no objec�on be lodged with the Master’s office within the specified period the Executrix shall proceed with the distribu�on of the estate to the beneficiaries.

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Thulamela Municipality; Private Bag 5066; Thohoyandou Limpopo; 0950 within a period of 30 days from 18 February 2021 to 25 March 2021.

Address of applicant: 329 Roan Crescent, Boniswa Corporate Park North Midrand Accepted as correct Ref:27/2020

BONISWA TOWERCO

Tshipako Village Boniswa Towerco yo ita khumbelo ya u bveledzisa �ethu uya nga ndayo tewa ya tshipida tsha 75 (1) ya masipala wa Thulamela Municipality pulana ho khetheaho na u shumiswa ha Shango a vhulanguli nga mulayo wa 2016, u vhalea na u netshedzwa.

A u pulana ha sipeshala. u shumiswa ha Shango a vhulanguli nga mulayo wa 16 was 2013 u �atawara ya vhudavhidzani nga Boniswa Towerco kha muvhundu wa Tshipako Village , vundu la Limpopo.

Ri divhadza vhadzulapo.

Zwidodombedzwa zwa khumbelo zwi a Wanaka uri vha zwi sedzuluse nga tshi�inga tsha mushumo vhuka� ha iri ya malo u swika nga hafu ya vhuna ofisini ya mulangi muhulwane.

Kha u pulana na u bveledzisa masipala wa Thulamela Municipality kha heyi adiresi: Thohoyandou Civic Centre Old Agriven building, Thohoyandou.0950 zwa tshi�inga tsha maduvha a furaru (30 days ). U hanedzana kana u imelela maluga a na khumbelo

zwi nga itwa nga u nwalela muhulwane wa masipala kha heyi adiresi: Thulamela Municipality; Private Bag 5066; Thohoyandou,Limpopo; 0950 vhuka� ha maduvha a furaru u bva nga 18 February 2021 to 25 March 2021. Adiresi ya ane a khou humbela: Boniswa towerco, 329 Roan Crescent, Corporate Park North, Midrand.

Ref:27/2020

BONISWA TOWERCO

Thenzheni Village Boniswa Towerco yo ita khumbelo ya u bveledzisa �ethu uya nga ndayo tewa ya tshipida tsha 75 (1) ya masipala wa Thulamela Municipality pulana ho khetheaho na u shumiswa ha Shango a vhulanguli nga mulayo wa 2016, u vhalea na u netshedzwa.

A u pulana ha sipeshala. u shumiswa ha Shango a vhulanguli nga mulayo wa 16 was 2013 u �atawara ya vhudavhidzani nga Boniswa Towerco kha muvhundu wa Thenzheni Village, vundu la Limpopo.

Ri divhadza vhadzulapo.

Zwidodombedzwa zwa khumbelo zwi a Wanaka uri vha zwi sedzuluse nga tshi�inga tsha mushumo vhuka� ha iri ya malo u swika nga hafu ya vhuna ofisini ya mulangi muhulwane. Kha u pulana na u bveledzisa masipala wa Thulamela Municipality kha heyi adiresi: Thohoyandou Civic Centre Old Agriven building, Thohoyandou, 0950 zwa tshi�inga tsha maduvha a furaru (30 days ).

U hanedzana kana u imelela maluga a na khumbelo zwi nga itwa nga u nwalela muhulwane wa masipala kha heyi adiresi: Thulamela Municipality; Private Bag 5066; Thohoyandou, Limpopo; 0950 vhuka� ha maduvha a furaru u bva nga 18 February 2021 - 25 March 2021.

Adiresi ya ane a khou humbela: Boniswa towerco, 329 Roan Crescent, Corporate Park North, Midrand.

Ref:27/2020

BONISWA TOWERCO THULAMELA MUNICIPALITY APPLICATION FOR OBTAINING LAND USE RIGHTS ON COMMUNAL LAND TO CONSTRUCT A TELECOMMUNICATION MAST AT Thenzheni Village Boniswa Towerco have lodged a land development applica�on in terms of Sec�on 75 (1) of Thenzheni Spa�al Planning and Land Use Management By- Law 2016, read together with the provisions of Spa�al Planning and Land Use Management Act 16 of 2013 for the construc�on of a Telecommunica�on Mast by Boniswa Towerco at Thenzheni Village, Limpopo Province. We therefore give no�ce to the public. Par�culars

of the applica�on are available for inspec�on during office hours (08:0016:30) at the office of Senior Manager Planning and Development; Thohoyandou Civic Centre Old Agriven building, Thohoyandou, 0950 for a Period of 30 days. Objec�ons or representa�ons in respect of the applica�on must be lodged in wri�ng to the Municipal Manager.

Thulamela Municipality; Private Bag 5066; Thohoyandou Limpopo; 0950 within a period of 30 days from 18 February 2021 to 25 March 2021.

Address of applicant: 329 Roan Crescent, Boniswa Corporate Park North Midrand Accepted as correct Ref:27/2020

DEVELOPLAN ENVIRONMENTAL NOTICE It is hereby no�fied that applica�on has been made by the firm DEVELOPLAN on behalf of VODACOM for wri�en consent from the Thulamela Municipality in terms of Clause 29 of the Thulamela Land Use scheme 2006. The applica�on relates to the proposed erec�on of a Telecommunica�ons Mast (Cell-phone Tower) on the following property: PORTION 2 OF THE FARM LOMONDO 252-MT (Stand 840 Mathule village). The applica�on and the relevant documents are open for inspec�on at the office of the Senior Manager: Planning and development, Thulamela Local Municipality, First Floor, Thohoyandou, for 30 days from 19 March 2021. Objec�on to the applica�on must be lodged with or made in wri�ng to the Municipality Manager, Thulamela Municipality, P.O. Box 5066, Thohoyandou, 0950, within a period of 30 days from 19 March 2021.

Agent: Developlan, Box 1883, Polokwane, 0700, Tel. 015-2914177.

Fax: 086 218 3267.

Email: tecoplan@mweb.co.za

DEVELOPLAN ENVIRONMENTAL NDIVHADZO Rivha divhadza uri khumbelo yo itwa nga vha HaDEVELOPLAN nga �asi ha vha Ha- VODACOM u itela linwalo la vhune libvaho kha Masipala wa Thulamela uya nga mulayo wa vhu 29 wa ndangulo ya kushumisele kwa mavu ane avha �asi ha Masipala wa Thulamela.

Khumbelo ndi ya malugano na u �a�wa ha thawara ya zwa vhudavhidzani (thingo khwalwa), zwi dodombedzwa zwa tshitentsi tshino do u shumiswa u �ata thawara khatsho ndi zwi tevhelaho: Nomboro ya tshitentsi ndi PORTION 2 FARM LOMONDO 252MT (840 Mathule village).

Vhane vha takalela u vhala nga ha khumbelo iyi na manwalo a yelanaho nayo, vha nga a wana ofisini ya minidzhere muhulwane: wa ku dzudzanyele na mvelaphanda, kha luta Iwa u thoma kha masipala wa Thulamela Thohoyandou.

Manwalo avo a do wanala Iwa tshi�inga tshi edanaho maduvha a fumbili malo (30) u bva nga duvha la 19 Ṱhafamuhwe 2021.

Vhane vha vha na mbilaelo malugana na iyi khumbelo vha nwalele minidzhere

wa masipala wa Thulamela kha diresi itevhelaho: P.O. Box 5066, Thohoyandou, 0950. Mbilaelo dzi do tanganedziwa Iwa maduvha a fumbili malo (30) u bva nga duvha la 19 Ṱhafamuhwe 2021. Diresi ya dzhendedzi lire mulayoni malugana na iyi khumbefo: Developlan, Box 1883, Polokwane, 0700, Tel. 015-2914177.

Fax: 086 218 3267.

Email: tecoplan@mweb.co.za

Du Toit-Smuts & Partners IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA MPUMALANGA DIVISION, MBOMBELA (MAIN SEAT) On this 01 day of March 2021 Before the Honourable Sigogo AJ In the ma�er between: GREAT NORTH STRUCTURES (PTY) LIMITED APPLICANT and RIVER QUEEN TRADING 458 CC RESPONDENT DRAFT ORDER Having read the papers filed, the following order is made: 1.The Respondent be and is hereby placed under provisional liquida�on in the hands of the Master; 2. That a rule nisi is issued calling on the Respondent and any other interested par�es to show cause to this Honourable Court on why this Court should not order the final winding-up of the Respondent on 03 May 2021 (No. 07 on the court roll); 3. This order shall be served by the Sheriff, at least 15 days before the return date on the Respondent’s registered address and the address of the invoice which is DHA Sibasa/Thohoyandou, Thohoyando-A, Sibasa PLK18/42, Sibasa Police Street.

4. This order shall be published in the local newspapers being Nelspruit Lowvelder and Limpopo Mirror at least 15 days before the return date.

5. Cost shall be cost in the liquida�on.

BY ORDER OF COURT (stamped by the Registrar) For the Applicant: Adv. C. E. SNYMAN Cell: 072 868 4505 Email: snymaneben123@ gmail.com A�orney: Vermaak Beeslaar c/o Du Toit-Smuts Email: edurand@dtsmp. co.za

FRANCO MARX ATTORNEYS NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION IN THE MAGISTRATE’S COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF THOHOYANDOU HELD AT THULAMELA CASE NO: 596/2020 In the ma�er between: FORTRESS INCOME 2 (PTY) LTD (REG No: 2009/005857/07) JUDGMENT CREDITOR and TEMO CAPITAL (PTY) LTD T/A SAMSUNG ON CAMPUS (REG No: 2004/003098/07) JUDGMENT DEBTOR In pursuance of a Judgment and a Warrant of execu�on of the abovemen�oned Court, a sale in execu�on of the

under-men�oned goods is to be sold on: 09 APRIL 2021 at 11H00 am at the Sheriff ’s Warehouse, Shayandima, Thohoyandou to the highest bidder. Full condi�ons of sale can be inspected at the Sheriff ’s Warehouse, Shayandima of THOHOYANDOU’S office at the same address and will also be read out prior to the sale.

Inventory: 1 X 4 Mounted Tv 1 X 4 Buildin Till 1 X 2 Hp Printer 1 X 1 Ok1 (Mb492) Printer 1 X 1 Sbs Stereo Power 1 X 1 Sbs A250 Stereo 1 X 1 Telkom Router 1 X 1 Cctv Set With Screen 1 X 1 Dougle Bzx 1 X 1 Landline Phone White 1 X 1 File Holder Shelf Set 1 X 4 Safe 1 X 5 Laptop Bags 1 X 1 Step Ladder 1 X 3 Key Board 1 X 3 Set Of Tents 1 X 3 (5L) Raw Essence Sani�zer 1 X 1 Wireless Speaker 1 X 1 Box Of Apron 1 X 10 Chairs 1 X 4 Typek Box 1 X 1 Fire Ex�nguisher 1 X 38 Usb 1 X 1 Logik Ke�le 1 X 3 Mouth 1 X 3 Musk Box 1 X 200 Sim Card Lose 1 X 1 Dust Bin DATED at POLOKWANE on this 10 March 2021.

ATTORNEYS FOR THE EXECUTION CREDITOR FRANCO MARX ATTORNEYS Ground Floor, Jan Henstock Building, Ismini Office Park, Cnr Hillary - and Limassol Streets, Bendor, Polokwane Tel: 0872377848 Email: monique@marxlaw. co.za Ref: M Weidemann/rm/ DEB1294 C/O VENTER & VENTER ATTORNEYS INC. Office 113, Old Mutual Building, Thohoyandou Tel: (015) 516 7770/1/2 Email: marchia@ ventera�orney.co.za REF: CM Venter/mo/ FA0129

KHONGOLOTI CONSULTANT CC MAKHADO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY CONSENT USE APPLICATION IN TERMS OF SECTION 75(1) OF THE MAKHADO MUNICIPALITY Spa�al Planning, Land Development And LandUse Management By-Law, 2016 Applica�on For: Erec�on of a Vodacom Cellular Mast and Base Sta�onv In terms of Sec�on 75(1) of the Makhado Municipality Spa�al Planning, Land Development and LandUse Management By-Law, 2016 no�ce is hereby given that I / we, the undersigned to apply to the Makhado Local Municipality for special consent to conduct the following land use ac�vi�es: Erec�on of a Vodacom Cellular Mast and Base Sta�on On stand/ holding/ farm por�on: The Remaining Extent Of The Farm Reubander 21 Lt Par�culars of this applica�on may be

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inspected during normal office hours at: Khongolo� Consultant cc, 373 Melk Street, Nieuw Muckleneuk, 0181, Pretoria. Any person having an objec�on to the approval of this consent use applica�on must lodge such objec�on, together with the grounds thereof, with the office of the Town Planner, Makhado Local Municipality (Private Bag X2596, Makhado, 0920) and the undersigned, in wri�ng not later then: 04 MAY 2021 Enquiries: Khongolo� Consultant cc PO Box 1950, Brooklyn Square, 0075 Tel: 012 460 4755 Fax: 012 460 4761 / 072 404 7447 Email: khongolo�@ absamail.co.za Ref: TSIANDA SOUTH BS139498

KHONGOLOTI CONSULTANT CC MASIPALA WA MAKHADO CONSENT USE APPLICATION IN TERMS OF SECTION 75(1) OF THE MAKHADO MUNICIPALITY Spa�al Planning, Land Development And LandUse Management By-Law, 2016 Xi�viso Xi Vikiwa Ku Ya Hi Xiyenge Xa 75(1) Xa Makhado Municipality Spa�al Planning, Land Development And LandUse Management By-Law, 2016. Leswaku Hina Va Tirhi Va Khongolo� Pty Ltd Hi Kombela Pfumelelo Wa Ku Endla High Mast Eka Purasi Ra: The Remaining Extent Of The Farm Reubaner 21 Lt Swilaveko Hinkwaswo Swa Xikombelo Swi Kona Ku Xiyaxiyiwa Hi Nkari Wa N�rho Eka Tihofisi Ta Vapulani Va Doroba Makhado Local Municipality Private Bag X2596, Louis Trichardt, 0920 Hi Nkari Wa Masiku Ya 28 Ku Sukela Hi Siku Ra Ti 18 Ta Nhwe� Ya: 04 MAY 2021 Minkaneto Kumbe Mavonelo Woyelana Ni Xikombelo Lexi, Yanga Fikisiwa Eka Mufambisi Wa Masipala Eka Adirese Leyi Kombisiweke Laha Henhla Kumbe Eka Poso Ya Makhado Local Municipality Private Bag X2596, Louis Trichardt, 0920 Mukomberi La Pfumeleriweke: Richard Hlengani Address: 373 Melk St, Nieuw Muckleneuk, Pretoria TEL: 012 460 4755/072 404 7447 EMAIL: khongolo�@ absamail.co.za Ref: BS139498 Tsianda South

M K MULAUDZI ATTORNEYS NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 35 (5) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965 First and Final Liquida�on and Distribu�on account in the estate of the late MASHAU NTSHAVHENI DAVID, ID NO: 560917 5888 083 of stand no 2801 Block 5, Muledane, Limpopo, who died on the 29/11/2020.

Master’s Reference Number: 2266/2020 Master’s office will be open for inspec�on for a

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

16 19 March 2021 (continues from p15) period of 21 days from the date of publication at the Master’s office.

Should no objection be lodged with the Master’s Office during the specified period, the executor will proceed to make payments in accordance with the accounts.

Dated and signed at Thohoyandou on this the 9th day of March 2021 Executor: MK MULAUDZI ATTORNEYS, Munaka Madilonge Medical & Maternity Centre, Office 12, 670 P West, Mphephu Drive, Thohoyandou, 0950 Tel/ Fax: 015 962 0966 Cell: 060 659 6935 Email: mkmulaudziattorneys@ gmail.com Ref: MKM/EST02/2020

M K MULAUDZI ATTORNEYS NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS IN TERMS OF SECTION 29 (1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965 In the estate of the late MAGWABENI TSHAMANO SOPHIE, ID NO: 580203 1034 089 who died on the 24/01/2021. Master’s Reference Number: 536/2021 Creditors and Debtors are hereby called upon to submit their claims and to pay their debts within 30 (thirty) days as from date of this advertisement.

Dated and signed at Thohoyandou on this the 8th day of March 2021 Executor: MK MULAUDZI ATTORNEYS, Munaka Madilonge Medical & Maternity Centre, Office 12, 670 P West, Mphephu Drive, Thohoyandou, 0950 Tel/Fax: 015 962 0966 Cell: 060 659 6935 Email: mkmulaudzi attorneys@gmail.com Ref: MKM/EST05/2021

MADZHIGA ATTORNEYS INC NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN TERMS OF SECTION 29 (1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965 Estate Late NENZHELELE MASHUDU ALBERT, I.D no: 570802 5935 084 of KHUBVI TSHISELUSELU, who died on 2021-02-23, Estate number: 640/2021 Master’s office: Thohoyandou Persons having claims against this estate are called to lodge their claims within 30 days from date of publication hereof.

Signed at Thohoyandou on this the 08th day of March 2021.

MADZHIGA ATTORNEYS INC., Office No. 02, 3rd Floor, Bindulavhathu Building, Thohoyandou FAX: 086510 4064 TEL: 015 969 1314 REF: MKE/EST/121/2021

MADZHIGA ATTORNEYS INC NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN TERMS OF SECTION 29 (1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965 Estate Late CHABANE MAGEZI FREDDY, I.D no: 380611 5395 086 of MALAMULELE, who died on the 2020/08/03 Estate number: 505/2021 Master’s office: Thohoyandou, Persons having claims against this estate are

LIMPOPO MIRROR called to lodge their claims within 30 days from date of publication hereof.

Signed at Thohoyandou on this the 08th day of March 2021. MADZHIGA ATTORNEYS INC. Office No. 02, 3rd Floor, Bindulavhathu Building, Thohoyandou FAX: 086510 4064 TEL: 015 969 1314 REF: MKE/EST/120/2021

NOEL CHAUKE ATTORNEYS NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN TERMS OF SECTION 29 (1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965 Deceased Estate of MAURINE ELISAH CHAUKE, ID NO: 560808 0724 086 Date Of Death: 05Th January 2021 Estate No: 001225/2021 Last Adress: Saselamani Village, Stand No: 345, Malamulele All persons having complaints and claims against the above estate are called upon to contact the appointed Executrix within thirty (30) days of the publication of this notice. The name of the Executrix is as follow: JOAN BRENDA GOLDMEYEIR MOYANA and the name of the agent is as follows: NOEL CHAUKE ATTORNEYS, OFFICE NO 208 & 211 Old Mutual Building, Po Box 1422, Giyani, 0826 TEL: 015 812 1574 FAX: 015 812 1575 REF:CH/MN/08/21EST

NOEL CHAUKE ATTORNEYS NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN TERMS OF SECTION 29 (1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965 Deceased Estate Of MDOBI HELEN MABUNDA, ID NO: 510304 0589 084 Date Of Death: 03rd October 2020 ESTATE NO: 006468/2020 Last Addres: House No: 1919 Section A, Giyani All persons having complaints and claims against the above estate are called upon to contact the appointed Executor within thirty (30) days of the publication of this notice. The name of the Executor is as follow: Khumbulani Oscar Mabunda and the name of the agent is as follows: NOEL CHAUKE ATTORNEYS, Office No 208 & 211 Old Mutual Building, Po Box 1422, Giyani, 0826 TEL: 015 812 1574 FAX: 015 812 1575 REF:CH/MN/174/20EST

NTIMBANE NR ATTORNEYS NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN TERMS OF SECTION 29 OF THE DECEASED ESTATE OF LATE MAKAPE EPHRAIM SHIHUNDLA, Identity Number 240606 5336 080, Date Of Death: 15Th April 2002, Estate No: 000190/2021 Last Address: House No. 2089, Section A, Waterval Township, Makhado Municipality, Vhembe District, Limpopo Province All Persons Having Complaints And Claims Against The Above Estate Are Called Upon To Contact The Appointed Executor Within Thirty (30) Days Of The Publication Of This Notice.

The Name Of The Executor Is As Follow: Hlupeka Daniel Shihundla, Identity Number 670408 5309 087 And The Name Of The Agent Is As Follows: Nyiko Ronald Ntimbane. Stand Number 3540, Njhakanjhaka (Elim), 220 Metres West From Waterval Police Station, Limpopo, South Africa, Box 1543, Elim Hospital 0960 Cell: 083 981 9735 Fax: 086 538 4875 / Ref: Ess/S/20/Cvl

SIGWAVHULIMU ATTORNEYS. NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN TERMS OF SECTION 29 (1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965 All person having claims against the under mentioned Estate must lodge their claims with the Executor concerned within 30 days (for as indicated from date of publication hereof) ESTATE NO: 01449/2015 MASTERS OFFICE: THOHOYANDOU Surname: MARUBINI Christians Names: AZWINNDINI CYNTHIA DATE OF BIRTH: 1976-0725 ID NO: 760725 0442 089 Last Address: No: 4928 Makwarela Ext 3, Thohoyandou District, Limpopo Province. Date Of Death: 08Th July 2015 Only applicable if deceased was married in community of property/ subject to the accrual system. Name and (only one) address of Executor or authorized agent: PJ NETSHIDZATI SIGWAVHULIMU ATTORNEYS Office No.06, 08 & 09 First Floor, Block D, Npdc, Limdev Building, Thohoyandou P.o.box 747, Sibasa, 0970 Tel/Fax (015) 962 1097 Fax-Email: 0864654693 Ref: 01449/2015

SIGWAVHULIMU ATTORNEYS. NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 35 (5) OF ACT 66 OF 1965 Kindly be informed that the First and Final Liquidation and Distribution in respect of the Estate of the late: MATHIVHA THANYANI EMMANUEL ID No: 520302 5902 086 Estate No: 1927/2020, last address 151 Thohoyandou Unit D, in the DISTRICT of THOHOYANDOU, LIMPOPO PROVINCE, will be open for inspection for a period of twenty one (21) days at Offices of the Master of the Limpopo High Court, Thohoyandou from the date specified or from the date of publication hereof, whichever may be later.

Dated at Thohoyandou on the 08th day of March 2021. SIGWAVHULIMU ATTORNEYS, Office No: 06, 08 & 09 First Floor, Limdev Building Thohoyandou, P.o.

Box 747,Sibasa 0970 Tel: 015 962 1097 Fax No: 086 4654693, Ref: SIGWA/ESTATE/049

SIGWAVHULIMU ATTORNEYS. NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN TERMS OF SECTION 29 (1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965 All person having claims against the under mentioned Estate must lodge their claims with the Executor concerned within 30 days (for as indicated from date of publication hereof) ESTATE NO: 00179/2021 MASTERS OFFICE: THOHOYANDOU SURNAME:

MADAVHA Christians Names : RENDANI LEONARD DATE OF BIRTH: 1965-11-14 ID NO: 651114 5832 085 Last Address: No 413 Makwarela Next To Hayani Hospital, Thohoyandou District, Limpopo Province. Date Of Death: 24Th January 2021 Only applicable if deceased was married in community of property/ subject to the accrual system. Name and (only one) address of Executor or authorized agent: PJ NETSHIDZATI SIGWAVHULIMU ATTORNEYS Office No.06, 08 & 09 First Floor, Block D, Npdc, Limdev Building, Thohoyandou, P.O.BOX 747 SIBASA, 0970 Tel/Fax (015) 962 1097 Fax-Email: 0864654693 Ref: 00179/2021

SIGWAVHULIMU ATTORNEYS. NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 35 (5) OF ACT 66 OF 1965 Kindly be informed that the First and Final Liquidation and Distribution in respect of the Estate of the late: MUSEKENE NALEDZANI ARENOS ID No: 660420 5781 084 Estate No: 1612/2020, last address 34A Vorster Street, Louis Trichardt, in the DISTRICT of MAKHADO, LIMPOPO PROVINCE, will be open for inspection for a period of twenty one (21) days at Offices of the Master of the Limpopo High Court, Thohoyandou from the date specified or from the date of publication hereof, whichever may be later.

Dated at Thohoyandou on the 08th day of MARCH 2021. SIGWAVHULIMU ATTORNEYS, Office No: 06, 08 & 09 First Floor, Limdev Building Thohoyandou, P.o.

Box 747,Sibasa 0970 Tel: 015 962 1097 Fax No: 086 4654693, Ref: Sigwa/Estate/047

TOWN AND REGIONAL PLANNERS MUSINA LAND USE MANAGEMENT SCHEME, 2010 APPLICATION FOR THE CONSENT OF THE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY IN TERMS OF SECTION 34 OF MUSINA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY SPATIAL PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT BY-LAWS, 2016 READ TOGETHER WITH CLAUSE 20 OF THE MUSINA LAND USE MANAGEMENT SCHEME, 2010 TO PERMIT THE USE OF THE REMAINING EXTENT OF THE FARM LIZZULEA 62MS, LIMPOPO PROVINCE FOR THE PURPOSES A LODGE, SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC CONDITIONS Notice is hereby given that in terms of Section 34 of Musina Local Municipality Spatial Planning and Land Use Management By-Laws, 2016 read together with Clause 20 of the Musina Land Use Management Scheme, 2010 that we the undersigned intend applying to the Musina Local Municipality for consent to permit the use of the Remaining Extent of the farm Lizzulea 62-MS, Limpopo Province for the purposes of a Lodge, subject to specific conditions.

Particulars of the application will lie for inspection during normal office hours at the office of the Municipal Manager: Civic Centre,

Murphy Street, Musina for a period of 28 days from 19 March 2021.

Objections to or representation in respect of the application must be lodged with or made in writing to the Municipal Manager at the above address or at Private bag X611, Musina, 0900, within a period of 28 days from 19 March 2021.

ADDRESS OF AGENT: PLAN WIZE TOWN AND REGIONAL PLANNERS, P.O. BOX 2445, THABAZIMBI, 0380, TEL: 0824497626 REF: NO. T0634 VENTER & VENTER INC In The Magistrate’s Court for The District of Johannesburg West Held at Roodepoort Case Number: 4549/2020 In The Matter Between: Masingita Property Investment Holdings (Pty)Ltd Execution Creditor And Zwothe Distribution (Pty) Ltd T/A Hollard (Reg No: 2016/270322/07) 1st Execution Debtor Fulufhelo Cynthia Lukwareni (ID No: 851019 0298 083) 2nd Execution Debtor Notice of sale in

execution in compliance with the judgment of the Magistrate’s Court of Johannesburg West and the warrant of execution re-issue served on the 03rd day of December 2020 the under mentioned goods will be sold in execution on the 09th day of April 2021 at 11H00 at Sheriff’s Premises, Makhado Township, Dzanani to the highest bidder without warranties or representations.

EXECUTION DEBTOR’S RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN AND TO: 1X1 WALLDROPE 1X1 4PCE L/SUITE 1X1 COFFEE TABLE 1X1 DECODER 1X1 STANDING FRIDGE 1X1 TV COLOUR FILM 1X1 BASE BED 1X1 DRESSING TABLE 1X1 PRIVATE (GREEN) REGISTRATION NO. WGM370GP TERMS OF SALE: STRICTLY CASH. SHOULD VAT BE PAYABLE IN RESPECT OF THE SALE, IT SHALL BE PAYABLE BY THE PURCHASER Signed at Louis Trichardt on this 04th day of March 2021.

Fourie Van Pletzen Inc Attorneys for Execution Creditor

Ref: F van Pletzen/eh/ MAT6308(Mas) C/O Venter & Venter Inc 31 Rissik Street ,Louis Trichardt, 0920 C/O Adv. Sengani’s Chambers, Hillside Street,

Dzanani Tel: (015) 516 7771/2 Fax: (015) 516 5724 Email: admin@ venterattorneys.co.za Ref: CM Venter/md/ FA0132

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO ALL RESIDENTS OF THULAMELA NAMING OF STREETS AND BUILDINGS

The Thulamela Municipality is in a process of naming streets and buildings within the municipal area.

This is a process which started in 2017.

We hereby request residents and stake-holders to submit recommendations of names to be considered by the responsible municipal committee. The names will be considered for streets in the Thohoyandou and Miluwani (Sibasa) CBD’s, Thohoyandou-IA and municipal buildings within Thulamela. The last date for submission is the 09 April 2021.

Names already submitted by stake-holders will still be considered. Names must be submitted to office no 117 at Thulamela Municipal Offices (Head office).

Enquiries can be made with Mr Mudi Mudzunga at 015 962 7578.

MALULEKE HE MUNICIPAL MANAGER Thulamela Municipality Civic Centre Old Agriven Building Thohoyandou 0950

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NOTICE OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR BORROW PIT APPLLICATION PROCESS FOR THE PROPOSED UPGRADING OF MDAVULA INTERNAL STREETS AT MDAVULA VILLAGE, ON THE FARM LOCATIE VAN DE KNOPNEUZEN 230 LT WITHIN COLLINS CHABANE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY OF VHEMBE DISTRICT, LIMPOPO PROVINCE. Notice is hereby given under chapter 6 of Regulation 41(2(c) of the National Environmental Management Act of 1998 (Act No: 107 of 1998) and Regulation 50 of the minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA, Act 28 of 2002) of the intention by Collins Chabane Local Municipality to mine gravel at the borrow pit for upgrading of Mdavula internal streets within Collins Chabane Local Municipality of Vhembe District, Limpopo Province.

Thizwau Trading Enterprise cc was appointed as an Environmental consultant by MVE Consulting Engineers to conduct a borrow pit application process for the above proposed development.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT The proposed project will use excavators to mine the gravel materials. The type of mining is called an open pit mining. After mining, the materials will be utilized in the process of upgrading Mdavula internal streets from gravel to bituminous surface. The proposed size of a borrow pit is 5 Hectare.

LOCATION The project area is located within Limpopo Province, Mdavula village. The area falls under the jurisdiction of Collins Chabane Local Municipality within Vhembe District.

GPS co-ordinates (S): 23˚09’ 11.39” (E): 30˚ 31’ 43.79” PARTICULARS OF PROJECT APPLICANT Collins Chabane Local Municipality Mr Risenga Richard Shilenge Postal Address: Private Bag X 9271, MALAMULELE, 0982 Tell No: 015 851 0110 Fax No: 015 851 0097 PARTICULARS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT 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: Thizwau Trading Enterprise cc; Stanley Malusele: 63 Mvudi Park, Thohoyandou 0950, Tel: 015 287 8025 Cell: 072 714 8608 Fax: 086 769 9999 Email: stanleyndivhu@gmail.com on or before the 16 April 2021.

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Matches to honour Musina legend

By Bernard Chiguvare

Musina Masters played against Musina All Nations to honour the late Abram Seakamela.

On Wednesday, 10 March, four Musina football clubs played football matches in honour of the late Abram Seakamela, a diabetic patient who died in January this year. The football matches were played at Musina Rugby Club.

MAKHADO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Tel: (015) 519 3000 Fax: (015) 516 1195 Private Bag X2596 Louis Trichardt 0920

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NOTICE DONATION OF LAND WITH IMPROVEMENTS BY THE ITALITE INVESTMENTS PROPRIETARY LIMITED TO THE MAKHADO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

Notice is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of section 79(18) of the Local Government Ordinance, 1939 (Ordinance 17 of 1939) as amended read together with section 21(4) of the Local Government Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Municipal Systems Act 32 of 2000) that the Makhado Local Municipality has received donation of land with improvements from the Italite Investments Proprietary Limited (a Portion of Portion 100 measuring 4 387 square meters in extent) of the farm Bergviet 288 L.S. Any person who wishes to object to the exercise is called to lodge his/her objection in writing to the office of the acting Municipal Manager at Private Bag X2596, Makhado, 0920 or fax to number 015 516 5084 to reach his office by no later than 01 April 2021 Any person who cannot write may come to the Acting Director Planning and Development at Office Number E010, Civic Centre, 83 Krogh Street, Makhado, 0920 during office hours from 7H00 to 13H00 and 14H00 to 16H00 on or before the 01 April 2021 where objections / comments or representations will be transcribed.

All enquiries in this regard can be directed to Mr R V Phalanndwa as Acting Director for Planning and Development Department at 015 519 3295 or Mr E D Fungene at 015 519 3281.

Civic Centre 83 Krogh Street, Notice No 28 of 2021 File No. (7 / 3 / 2 / 1) LOUIS TRICHARDT

MR KM NEMANAME ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER

MAKHADO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Tel: (015) 519 3000 Fax: (015) 516 1195 Private Bag X2596 Louis Trichardt 0920

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PUBLIC NOTICE: CALLING FOR INSPECTION OF THE SEVENTH (7TH) SUPPLEMENTARY VALUATION ROLL AND LODGING OF OBJECTIONS, 2021/2022 FIN YEAR

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 49(1) (a) (i) read together with Section 78(1) and 2 of the Local Government Municipal Property Rates Act, 2004, (Act 6 of 2004) hereinafter referred to as the “Act” that Makhado Local Municipality’s 7th Supplementary valuation roll for 2021/2022 financial year will be open for public inspection at designated Municipal venues from the 29 March to the 12th of May 2021.

Designated venues: Makhado Municipality Civic Centre, 83 Krogh street, Louis Trichardt town, Office C027 (DDP new building), from 8H00 to 13H00 and from 14H00 to 16H00 week days. 7th Supplementary valuation roll can also be inspected at the Regional administrator’s Offices at Waterval, Dzanani and Vleifontein Satellite Offices and in addition they are also available at website www.makhado.gov.za.

All invitation is hereby made in terms of Section 49(1) (i) of the Act, that any property owner or other person who so desires should lodge an objection with the Acting Municipal Manager in respect of any matter reflected in, or omitted from the 7th Supplementary valuation roll within the above mentioned period, that is on / before the 12th of May 2021.

Theodore Maoko, a sports guru in Musina, spoke to Limpopo Mirror. “We as masters and legends of the Musina football community are celebrating the life of Abram. He was also known as #Red Monkey, #Makanaki or #Fostella. We did not have time to pay our respects before by having a memorial soccer game because of the Covid-19 health regulations, so we want to play at least three games. Each game will represent each of the names Abram was known by,” said Maoko.

Musina All Nations won 2- 1 against Musina Masters, while the Murray and Roberts team lost 1-0 to First Game Legend 40.

Seakamela, who worked in the technical services department of

Musina Municipality, was a popular sportsman in Musina and also known to train young people in sports as a way of keeping them off the streets.

Three football matches were played in honour of Musina’s sports legend, the late Abram Seakamela. Photo supplied.

VFA’s first victory will boost the team’s morale

By Frank Mavhungu

rent squad, Mr Mutileni said that commenting about that would be premature. According to him, they have so many players who have not yet kicked the ball this season. He revealed that he will only be able to comment on the matter after all the players had been given a chance to prove what they can deliver on the field.

Mr Mutileni’s counterpart from Munaca, Mr Amukelani “JJ” Hlongwane, said that he was not worried about the fact that his team was still to win a league match. “We are a new team and we still have a lot to learn,” said Mr Hlongwane.

David Malesa scored the goal that earned VFA the three significant points. He headed home, following a free kick that was taken by Philemon Motswuku 14 minutes into the game.

After sharing the spoils in their first two league matches, Venda Football Academy (VFA) registered their first victory by beating Munaca FC 1-0 in their ABC Motsepe League match at the Tshifudi Stadium last Saturday.

VFA drew 2-2 with Ollesdal FC in their opening match and shared the glory with The Dolphins FC, following their 1-1 draw, before collecting the maximum points against Munaca FC. Asked to comment shortly after the team’s first victory, VFA’s head coach, Mr Justice Mutileni, was quick to mention that they needed the victory so badly after disappointing the team’s supporters in their two opening matches. According to him, the victory will go a long way in boosting the team’s morale in their next fixtures.

Mr Mutileni stressed that he was impressed by the fact that his team managed to score in all three matches they had played so far. He again stated that he was happy about the fact that they had rectified their mistakes and managed to defend the only goal they had scored against Munaca.

Asked whether he was happy Thanzi Mbedzi of VFA (left) and Tiyiselani with the curMakhubele of Munaca wrestle to win the ball.

Attention is specifically drawn to the fact that in terms of Section 50(2) of the Act, an objection must be in relation to a specific individual property and not against the valuation roll as such.

The Objection form for the lodging of an Objection is obtainable at the Civic centre, 83 Krogh street, Louis Trichardt town, Office C027 (DDP New building) and Office of the Regional administrators at Waterval, Dzanani and Vleifontein Satellite Offices and or on www.makhado.gov.za. The completed Objection form must be returned to the same Offices or alternatively to the address below The Acting Municipal Manager Makhado Local Municipality Private Bag X259 LOUIS TRICHARDT 0920

RFQ number: 242603

MR KM NEMANAME ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER

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University of Venda hereby invites reputable service providers within Thulamela municipality to serve on a panel of suppliers specializing in the design and manufacturing of three-ply cloth facemasks.

Bid documents can be downloaded from the University website www.univen.ac.za as from the 22 March 2021. Tender opening registers will be uploaded after the closing date on the University website www.univen.ac.za Bids sealed in an envelope, clearly indicating the RFQ number and the project name, should be deposited in the tender box located at the University of Venda, Main Gate, not later than 12h00 midday on 30 March 2021. Univen is not compelled to accept the lowest or any bids. No late, faxed, or telephonic bids will be accepted. Bids submitted shall remain valid for a period of 90 days after the closing date.

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For enquiries please telephone Mr RV Phalanndwa at (015) 519 3190 or Mr Alfred Nekhavhambe at (015) 519-3296 or alternatively e-mail to rudzanip@makhado.gov.za or alfredn@makhado.gov.za.

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Munaca FC surprise with win over Ollesdas mela, could not live up to the technical team’ expectations Munaca FC proved all their as a scoring machine as he critics wrong by beating was tightly marked. RealizOllesdas FC in an ABC Moing that life was difficult for tsepe league clash played him as a striker, Manamela at Louis Trichardt Show moved back and played as a midfielder, but that did not assist his team as the opponents kept a watchful eye on him at all times.

The keeper of Munaca, Bongani Manavhela, made his presence felt in the 12th minute.

He braved West Ngwetlane’s close-range volley and palmed the ball away for a corner kick.

The game turned lukewarm for about 20 minutes as the teams were studying each other. Munaca started to launch more Phuti Manamela of Ollesdas (left) and Matamela Ndou fight for the attacks from ball.

By Kaizer Nengovhela

Grounds on 10 March.

Ollesdas had nobody to blame for the defeat but themselves. They squandered countless scoring opportunities throughout the game.

Their captain, Phuthi Mana-

the middle of the park soon afterwards. Puleng Moabelo of Ollesdas was booked for a late tackle on Hlayisi Chauke in the 25th minute.

Lizwi Zulu of Munaca scored the solitary goal in the 28th minute. He unleashed from inside the box and found the spot, to make the half-time score 1-0.

Munaca played defensive football in the second half and allowed their opponents to spend a lot of time within their territory. The referee flashed the first yellow card in the 60th minute when Matamela Ndou of Munaca was reprimanded for a dangerous tackle on Karin Masebe.

In the 67th minute, Munaca should have increased the margin when Tinyiko Maluleke broke loose from the left flank, but he shot wide from close range.

Late in the game, Ollesdas should have equalised, but Tshegofatso Mabotsa’s ground cutter hit the woodwork and bounced back into play, much to the disappointment of the team’s technical department.

Ridgeway athletes collect top awards, 49 gold medals Ridgeway College’s athletes did exceptionally well during the friendly day/night athletics meet hosted by Louis Trichardt High School last Friday. In total, the college’s athletes raked in 49 gold medals, 63 silver medals and 59 bronze medals. Some of the college’s athletes also walked away with top awards, like Alex Fourie (high jump of 1,8m) who was voted the Best Senior Field Athlete of the Day. He was also Senior Victor Ludorum. Fhindulani Maliaga was the Junior Victor Ludorum, while Marilyn Munyoka was the Junior Victrix Ludorum. The Best Junior Track Athlete of the Day was the college’s Unarine Netshitangani (fastest 200m in 25.34s). Ridgeway’s athletes are fast becoming a force to be reckoned with. During the inter-house sports day just prior to last Friday’s athletics meeting, 24 of the college’s athletes set 34 new records. Pictured from left to right are Alex Fourie, Fhindulani Maliaga, Marilyn Munyoka and Unarine Netshitangani. Photo supplied.

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

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NB: NO COMPULSORY BRIEFING MEETING FOR THE ABOVE MENTIONED BIDS Completed bid documents signed by a duly authorized person, sealed in an envelope clearly marked “As mentioned above” must reach the undersigned by depositing it into the tender box at the foyer of the main entrance to the Civic Centre by not later than “As mentioned above” when all tenders received will be opened in public in the Council Chamber, Ground Floor, Civic Centre, No.83 Krogh Street, Makhado.

The Municipality is not bound to accept the lowest or any bid and reserves the right to accept any part of a bid. Bids must remain valid for a period of ninety (90) days after closing date of submission thereof.

Bids which are late, incomplete, unsigned or submitted in pencil or by telegraph or facsimile or electronically by e-mail, or not having the following documents attached for evaluation or not complying with the tender specifications, will not be evaluated and will be disqualified: • • • •

Valid Tax compliance status pin issued by SARS A copy of company registration documents e.g. CK Certified copy/copies of company owner(s) ID book(s), not older than three (03) months.

Attach proof of payment for municipal rates not owing for more than (03) months or formal lease agreement for rental premises or letter from the traditional authority in cases of non-ratable areas. (Attach for both entity and directors of the company) • Copy of central supplier database report.

NB: • Service provider must submit their certified BBBEE verification certificate from verification agency accredited by South African National Accreditation system (SANAS) or sworn affidavit.

• All Service Provider doing business with Makhado municipality are required to register on the CSD (Central Supplier Database).

• A copy of a certified copy will not be accepted.

All procurement enquiries should be directed to Ms. P Mudau or Mr. M Ramabulana at tel no. (015) 519 3044/3024.

Civic Centre 83 Krogh Street, LOUIS TRICHARDT

MR KM NEMANAME ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER

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Lidoda duvha kicked out of Nedbank Cup by TTM

By Frank Mavhungu Black Leopards will not take part in the semi-final stage for the Nedbank Cup Competition. Lidoda duvha were booted out of the prestigious competition by Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila FC (TTM), who beat them 0-2 at the Thohoyandou Stadium on Sunday evening.

Now that the Thohoyandou side are out of Nedbank Cup Competition, their primary focus will be to ensure that the team escapes the relegation axe at the end of the season.

Black Leopards are currently languishing at the bottom of the log, with 12 points accumulated from 19 matches.

They have 11 matches to play before the end of the season.

Asked whether he regarded the team’s defeat as a blessing in disguise, so that they could focus on their fight for survival, the team’s head coach, Mr Kostadin Papic, said that losing the match was a humiliation to the team and the whole technical staff, considering the fact that TTM was a new team in the league.

He repeatedly said that his wish was to see the team playing in the final of the competition. He again said that securing a place in the semi-final stage of the Nedbank Cup would in no way have disturbed them in their league campaign. The Serbian national said that although kissing goodbye to the competition in the quarter-final stage was a bitter pill to swallow to him, he would now

focus on pulling the team out Mamelodi Sundowns and Orof the relegation quagmire. lando Pirates in the semi-final Speaking to Limpopo stage of the Nedbank Cup Mirror a day after their competition. historic victory against Black Leopards, one of TTM’s head coaches, Mr David Mathebula, said that winning against his former coach was something that he would not easily forget.

Mathebula was a player for Kaizer Chiefs when Mr Papic was the team’s head coach some years back.

Mathebula further revealed that the victory against Black Leopards would not make them lose their focus. AccordTTM’s head coach, Mr David ing to him, their primary Mathebula. Photo supplied. objective was to save the team from relegation.

TTM are currently lying in the third position from the bottom of the log.

They have 16 points, four ahead of Black Leopards.

Philip Ndlondlo and Alfred Ndengane scored TTM’s goals against Leopards on Sunday.

TTM will play against the winner in the match between Philip Ndlondlo scored TTM’s first goal.

Munaca FC and Mikhado FC in ABC Motsepe League clash at Rabali Munaca’s acrobatic keeper, Bongani Manavhela.

Munaca’s defender, Mojagobedi Kafane.

By Frank Mavhungu The much-awaited Vhembe derby between Munaca FC and Mikhado FC will take place at the Rabali stadium tomorrow. Both sides would want to collect maximum points, but Munaca may be hungrier, seeing that they have to restore their lost pride.

Munaca were still to win a league match before their league match against The Dolphins FC on Wednesday, which was played at the same venue.

On the other hand, Mikhado must collect the full points at stake to keep their title hopes alive.

Ikwasha Fhedzi, as they are also known, were still to lose a league match before their match against Venda Football Academy (VFA) on Wednesday.

Munaca’s centre back, Thulani Mabizela, will be playing against his former teammates. Mabizela played for Mikhado for two seasons before migrating to Munaca at the beginning of the current season.

Mikhado’s strikers will have to double their effort to break the defence of Munaca, which is marshalled by Thulani Mabizela, Mojagobedi Kafane and Final Mabasa. Munaca’s keeper, Bongani Manavhela, is one of the best goalies in the league.

Tshakhuma RO Nandilani FC will travel all the way to Polokwane. Their match against The Dolphins FC will be played at the Ben Serake Stadium outside Polokwane. Giyani Happy Boys will enjoy the home-ground advantage in their match against Ablex United at the Giyani Stadium. VFA will host Makotopong Brazilians at the Tshifudi Stadium.

The Polokwane derby between Mighty FC and Polokwane Soccer Academy will be staged at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. Terrors FC will host Denilton Callies at the Ephraim Mohale Stadium in Modimolle. The other ABC Motsepe League weekend fixtures are: Ngoabe City Motors vs Ditlou FC and Magezi FC vs Barracah Valley FC.

Brazil FC hold TRON to a 2-all draw

fensive football in the last minTRON were awarded a penutes of the first half. That gave alty after Phutsane Maponya Makotopong Brazil held their Brazil’s strikers the opportunity handled the ball within his own much-feared opponents, to invade their opponent’s penalty box. Pfano Ramusilei Tshakhuma RO Nandilani territory and they subsequently shot straight to the goalkeeper, United (TRON) to a 2-all scored their goal via Johannes who saved it and kept Brazil in draw at the Louis Trichardt Maphothoma. the running.

High School grounds on 10 Brazil had some bad luck in Mudangalwo Ramunana of March. the 56th minute, when Isaac TRON was reprimanded with a TRON showed a spirit of Ramolotsa shot over the bar card for a late tackle on Zwancommitment, with their mid with only the keeper to beat. ga Mashau. Keletso Monama fielders distributing telling Shortly afterwards, Reginald of Brazil finished off a square passes to the front-runners.

Mothiba of Brazil was yelpass from Diphathe Bopape in Their right flank, Lucky Buasi, low-carded for a rough tackle the dying minutes to equalise. was unfortunate in the sixth on Robert Baloyi. minute, when he shot wide from close range.

TRON scored the first goal in the 17th minute. Hector Mulaudzi gave the ball the final touch, following a square pass from Emmanuel Mphephu.

Brazil had an opportunity for a goal 20 minutes into the game, but Glen Mabitsela shot into the hands of the keeper, Carlton Munyai.

TRON increased the lead through Thuso Mbau. He capitalized on a clearing error and beat the keeper, Maphuthi Mosomane, with a ground cutter.

TRON committed Pfano Ramusilei (right) of Tron tries to block the ball from Glenn suicide by playing deMabitsela.

By Kaizer Nengovhela

Sekhukhune United on the road

By Frank Mavhungu The affiliates of the GladAfrica Championship League will be in action again after a break of two weeks.

After hosting Bizana Pondo Chiefs at the Makhulong Stadium in Thembisa on Wednesday afternoon, Sekhukhune United will be on the road this weekend.

They will fly to Cape Town, where they will play against Steenberg United at the Parow Park Stadium tomorrow afternoon.

While Sekhukhune will be fighting it with the aim of maintaining their leadership on the log, Steenberg have a different reason to win the match. United are currently leading the pack while the Cape Town side are fighting for survival in the third

position from the bottom of the log.

Uthongathi FC will take on Pretoria Callies at the Princess Magogo Stadium in Durban. The spirit is high in the Callies’ camp after securing a place in the semi-final stage of the Nedbank Cup Competition last weekend.

They beat Cape Town All Stars 6-5.

JDR Stars will enjoy the home-ground advantage in their match against TS Sporting at the Soshanguve Giant Stadium outside Pretoria. The Stars from Pretoria and TS Sporting are closely contesting for the league title. JDR Stars must keep an eye on the strikers of Sporting, Tswarelo Bereng and former Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila dribbling wizard Naeem Amojee, or else they will go back to

TS Sporting’s forward, Tswarelo Bereng.

Pretoria with empty hands.

Bereng was a player for Black Leopards before moving to Sporting at the beginning of the current season.

Jomo Cosmos will entertain Polokwane City at the Olën Park Stadium in Potchefstroom. Real Kings and Bizana Pondo Chiefs will fight for league points at the Mthatha Stadium in Mthatha, Eastern Cape. University of Pretoria FC will fly to Cape Town to honour their fixture against Cape Town All Stars at the Cape Town Stadium. The other league title chasers, Richards Bay FC, will play against Ajax Cape Town at the Umhlatuze Sports Complex in Richards Bay. Cape Umoya United and Free State Stars will test each other’s strength at the Goble Park Stadium in Bethlehem.

TS Sporting’s forward, Naeem Amojee.

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He was spotted by a scouting team during a Tshilidzi Nephawe, who was born in Ngweprovincial basketball tournament in Thohoyannani ya ha Themeli village in the Vhembe dou. At the time he was a pupil at Mphaphuli District, is making headlines in Japan. This High School. “Those people from Basketball comes after he joined the Japanese B-League Limpopo came to my school looking for talent basketball side, Hiroshima Dragonflies, and, when they found me, they were convinced I ahead of the new season. would make a good basketball player,” he said. “I Tshilidzi, who is currently living in Hiroshima started playing and, within a short space of time, in Japan, had his first professional basketball I was proving to be an excellent player. I loved match in Osaka city, Japan, where his team, basketball from the first day.”

Kumamoto Volters, was playing against Osaka Tshilidzi moved from the USA to Japan after Eversa in 2015. receiving an offer from one of the local teams.

For Tshilidzi, basketball is not a pastime in Upon arrival, he started playing professionally Japan but a full-time career. “If you are from for the Kumamoto Volters. “I couldn’t refuse South Africa, you’ll know that the (basketball) the offer,” he said. “Professional teams in Japan league is not big over there, so you have to work offered me a spot to come and play here and, extra hard to be able to play overseas.” above everything else, Japan seemed like a great He left South Africa in 2008 and headed country to live in, so I decided to take a chance. straight to California, USA, to enrol at a Nation- That was in August 2015.” al Basketball Association (NBA) school. “This Tshilidzi’s highlights include playing in the was after I was playing for the South African NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament national team where I was part of an NBA camp at least three times in his career. “Playing in this in Johannesburg, called Basketball Without tournament is the highest stage of achievement Borders,” he said. “That was where I got connect- in basketball for any youth in basketball, and ed to a high school in the US that offered me a it’s something I always think that was one of the

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greatest moments of my life,” he said.

He is determined to develop his basketball skills and knowledge, so that he continues to cement his amazing career as an international basketball player. “Well, my goal is to be able to play basketball here in Japan for the rest of my

career and be the best player,” he said.

Tshilidzi had also fallen in love with Japanese culture because it resembles Venda culture in many ways. “I love it so much here, and I am finding it very easy to live here, so it feels like home away from home for me,” he said.

Two new signees for Leopards to help avoid the axe

Will he finally sign on the dotted line for Black Leopards? The former Kaizer Chiefs forward, Siphelele Ntshangase.

Black Leopards are leaving no stone unturned in their preparations for their DStv Premiership League match against Mamelodi Sundowns that will be played at the Lucas Moripe Stadium outside Pretoria on Sunday afternoon.

Although winning against the Brazilians is something that looks almost impossible, Lidoda duvha must at least get one point in the match to enhance their chances of escaping the relegation axe, come the end of the season.

The Brazilians, on the other hand, are currently shining on top of the log with 39 points accumulated from 17 outings.

Sundowns are the only side who

are still to lose a league match this season.

The likes of former Black Leopards dribbling wizard Lesedi Kapinga, Mothobi Mvala and the Namibian international, Peter Shalulile, are expected to give the Leopards’ defenders headaches if not well contained.

Although no one from the Leopards was willing to confirm the story at the time of our going to the press, Limpopo Mirror can reveal that the Thohoyandou side are about to acquire the services of former Chippa United striker Lerato Manzini and former Kaizer Chiefs forward Siphelele Ntshangase. Ntshangase played for Black Leopards for five seasons before moving to one of the Soweto giants.

According to the source close

to the club, Manzini has been training with Leopards since last week, while the 27-year-old Ntshangase is said to have reported to the team’s training camp for the first time this week.

Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila will play against the on-form Amazulu FC, at the Princess Magogo Stadium in Durban. The Soweto derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates will be played at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg.

The other DStv Premiership League weekend fixtures are TS Galaxy vs Maritzburg United, Baroka vs Bloemfontein Celtics, Chippa United vs Moroka Swallows, Lamontville Golden Arrows vs Cape Town City and Stellenbosch FC vs Supersport United.

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R719 995

2019 VW Polo 1.0 TSi

2020 VW Polo 1.0 TSi Comfortline R-line DSG

18 km

R379 995

2016 BMW M240i

27 000km

R1 499 995 R829 995

Sales: Janco: 064 654 6057 • Princess: 060 795 1207

2015 Range Rover Sport

Also training with Lidoda duvha - Lerato Manzini. Photo supplied.

31 000km

R339 995

R559 995 2017 BMW 520D

48 000 km

R569 995

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