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Aftermath of alleged ritual murder

Turmoil at Ha-Mutonga

By Peter Muthambi

Angry community members of Ha-Mutonga village outside Elim allegedly set alight and burnt down the houses of a sangoma, who had been arrested for a suspected ritual murder. He and five others had allegedly killed and set on fire a 52-year-old man, Mr Philip Chambeti Bendzani, in the village a week ago.

All five the houses of Mr Frans Madzivhe have been destroyed and most of his belongings perished in last Saturday’s attack.

Madzivhe (54), a sangoma, and Messrs Rudzani Shadrack Malange (21), Meshack Mkhwanadzi (20), Lesley Meshack Malange (21), Reynie Abraal (31) and David Mnisi (27) had been arrested and charged with Bendzani’s murder. The accused

had allegedly removed the victim’s pubic hair and testicles and set him alight.

Apart from burning Madzivhe’s houses last Saturday, the angry residents allegedly went as far as burning the accused’s goats alive and also removing the eyes of some of the goats. Family members had to run for their lives during the attack.

The police have since arrested 20 people, following the violence. The spokesperson for the police at Waterval, W/O Kedibone Mabatha, confirmed the arrests. He said that three cases of arson, public violence and malicious damage to property had been opened. Those arrested are between the ages of 15 and 53 years. According to Mabatha, most of those arrested are Zimbabwean nationals. They

appeared in the Waterval Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday and were denied bail.

“We are warning people not to take the law into their own hands during situations like this,” said Mabatha. He added that the police must be allowed to do their jobs without any interference from the community. Those who were arrested during the violent protest had not yet appeared in court at the time of going to press. In reaction to the killing of the goats, an SPCA inspector at Makhado, Insp Lawrence Khodobo, said that the SPCA would not tolerate such behaviour. At present he is awaiting a police report, so that

A goat that was killed by angry residents of Ha-Mutonga outside Elim.

This happened at the home of Mr Frans Madzive, a sangoma who was Madzive´s belongings perished in the fire. arrested in the suspected ritual murder case.

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Madzive and his co-accused appeared in the Louis Trichardt District Court again on Tuesday and the case was postponed to 5 June for a bail application. Residents had also threatened to take the law in their own hands if the suspects were given bail.

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2 1 June 2012

By Linda van der Westhuizen

By Peter Muthambi

“I have a dream ...” - Mutavhatsindi The mayor of Makhado Municipality, Cllr David Mutavhatsindi, has expressed his dream for the town of Makhado.

“We want it to grow to be the socio-economic hub of our municipality. As a result of the strategic location, our town or municipality has been identified as a growth point. Soon there should be huge infrastructure growth. We want it to grow into a city; it will be changed completely!” Mutavhatsindi said.

He admitted, however, that there is no way that the town can be developed “if the capacity of water, sewerage and electricity is not fine”.

He said that there was currently “not one area where we can say that the water supply is fine.”

A reasonable standard of service for the town was described by the mayor. “I The mayor of Makhado don’t expect a Muni­c ipality, Cllr David situation where the residents will Muta­vhat­sindi.

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go for even a day without water. I don’t expect a situation where streets are not user friendly; they must be without potholes. Concerning the electricity around here, we do not experience many problems, although we know very well that the capacity of the substations is very low and needs to be upgraded for further developments to take place.

I am happy because I understand that, in terms of the sewer system, there is upgrading underway,” Mutavhatsindi said.

In the meantime, ordinary ratepayers in town have expressed their need to have the managers and directors of their municipality live nearby and feel accountable.

The posts of municipal manager and chief financial officer are two important positions that are in the process of being filled.

“We need committed people who have a history here, who feel the pain of dirty water, drive the ‘potholed’ streets, see the dirt and rubbish lying around and who want to improve the town to be the beautiful town at the foot of the unique Soutpansberg mountain range that can attract tourists to improve job creation and make the economy grow. It can be done – we are committed to that as well, and offer our assistance in this matter,” wrote the chairperson of the Soutpansberg Ratepayers Association, Ms Inga Gilfillan, to Mayor Mutavhatsindi. The letter was also delivered to the MEC for Local Government and Traditional Affairs and forwarded to Premier Cassel Mathale and the ANC provincial Exco.

The Chairpersons Association, of which the SRPA forms part, said that “it is our view that the municipality cannot continue to be managed by people who either do not live in this town or area, who are not known by this community and who are not trained, skilled and experienced people for these jobs. The people are not even in touch with the public living within the Makhado Municipality.

They are unapproachable and do not respond to any letters of the public,” said CA Chairperson Mr André Naudé. He referred to three directors who are living in Thohoyandou, as well as the acting municipal manager, Mr Elias Mugari, who resides in Polokwane.

Mutavhatsindi did not agree with that sentiment.

“That one is a non-issue. Councillors are expected to live in their wards, but there is no legislation that requires administrators to stay in town,” he said.

Both the CA and the SRPA requested per letter that observer status be granted to them at the interviews for the posts of municipal manager and chief financial officer. The mayor said that it would not be practical to allow all stakeholders to be present.

“Even in terms of legislation, is there legislation that allows for that?”

Mutavhatsindi asked and expressed his desire to meet with the relevant bodies to understand the basis of their request.

“Although a meeting did take place and was in good spirit, to date, neither the letter of the SRPA nor that of the CA had been answered,” Gilfillan said on Tuesday.

Residents encouraged to blow the whistle The Makhado SAPS have encouraged residents to start blowing the whistle on crime.

The police have now resorted to using real whistles as essential tools to fight crime in the communities they serve.

A Blow-a-Whistle Campaign was launched in Vleifontein last Wednesday. According to the Makhado police station’s spokesperson, Capt Maano Sadike, the whistles should be used by members of the community in the fight against crime.

“We realised that without in-

volving the community it would be difficult for us to win the war against crime. The whistles will assist the community to work as a team. We need them to have a team spirit, so that they can assist each other to fight crime,” he said.

Sadike said that members of the community would have to blow the whistles as a way of calling others when a crime is happening.

“Community members will be working closely with the police during this project,” he

Photographed during the launching of the Blow-a-Whistle Campaign are, from left to right, W/O Daniel Ndlovu, W/O Alpheus Singo, Mr Pretesh Patel, Makhado Cluster CPF chairperson Mr Samson Mphilo, Ms Christina Madzhie of Vleifontein and W/O Mthombeni.

By Elmon Tshikhudo

Drag racing case postponed yet again The man from Tshaulu, Mphedziseni Mawela, who stands accused of killing seven people and injuring three others during a so-called drag race, appeared in the Tshaulu Periodical Court on Tuesday.

Mawela (28) faces seven charges of murder, three of attempted murder and of driving under the influence of liquor.

He was granted bail of R2 000

in March after being released from hospital where he had been admitted after the accident. The case was postponed to 31 July for further investigations and his bail was extended.

It is alleged that on Saturday, 10 March, Mawela and an unknown man were drag racing when Mawela lost control of his vehicle and ploughed into a group of people at Tshidzini.

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Four suspected robbers killed in shoot-out with police Four suspected cash-in-transit robbers paid the ultimate price Monday morning when they were gunned down by the police, following a botched robbery attempt.

Just outside Vuwani, on the Masia road, the bloodied bod-

and the police found a blue police light inside the BMW. The shootout followed when members of the police’s operational response team noticed a Coin security vehicle standing next to the road, with the four robbers allegedly trying to open

Four suspected armed robbers’ lives came to a violent end on Monday morning when they were gunned down by members of the South African Police Services, following a failed cash-in-transit robbery. One of the robbers’ body can be seen laying face down with a police reflector jacket on.

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New wing road for Musina on the cards The scene is now being set for the construction of the proposed Musina Western Wing Road.

The draft environmental impact assessment report for this project is now available for public comment.

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to the west of Musina. The new road will link the existing carriage way to the south of Musina, just before the intersection to the military base, to the existing carriageway of the N1 to the north of Musina.

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According to provincial police spokesperson Brig Hangwani Mulaudzi, the suspects, armed with 9mm pistols, started shooting when the police stopped to investigate. A shootout between the four men and the police then erupted.

Amidst the chaos, the robbers apparently tried to flee into the bushes but were gunned down before they even managed to reach a nearby farm’s boundary fence. One of the suspects was shot dead next to the BMW. Another one succumbed only a few meters further away, while the remaining two’s bodies were found in the reserve next to the road.

Neither the Coin security guards nor any of the policemen were injured during the shootout.

Following the incident, the police said it was clear that crime did not pay. “It’s a clear indication of the hard stance that we take against criminals who think they can come and commit crime in this province, and in the process also turn their firearms on the police,” remarked provincial police commissioner Lt-Gen Simon Mpembe.

Next to and inside the BMW, police recovered a 5-litre can of petrol, some matches and a pair of The silver BMW 320i, belonging to four suspected cash-in-transit robbers, was riddled with woolen gloves. bulletholes. The wipers were still working while police members were working on the scene in Four 9mm pistols were also recovered on the the background. scene. According to information available, the serial numbers had been filed off.

Police also found braided rope and beads on the bodies of the four suspects. It is assumed that these could be muti talismans used by the robbers to protect them.

At the time of going to press, the police had yet to release the names of the four robbers. As for the origin of the BMW used by the men, the weapons and police gear found at the scene, Mulaudzi said they were still investigating the matter.

On Tuesday, the spokesperson for the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID), Mr Moses Dlamini, confirmed that they are investigating the case. He explained that it is mandatory to investigate any death as a result of police action to determine if the death of a suspect was justified. ies of the four men bore silent testimony to the violent shootout which had brought an end to their lives. They lay several metres from each other next to the bulletriddled silver BMW they were travelling in. One suspect was wearing a police reflector jacket,

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4 1 June 2012

By Peter Muthambi

Municipality cuts Makhado FM’s electricity supply The lights literally went out for community radio station Makhado FM on Tuesday. This followed after the Makhado Municipality at long last cut the electricity supply to the premises.

Rumour has it that the station owes the municipality more than R83 000 in outstanding bills.

The electricity cut is the latest in a series of issues that the radio station has been battling with.

The events at the station resemble a dramatic soap opera, with station managers appearing in court, boards not being recognised and presen­ters resigning every week. It is a muddy puddle of accusations, counter-accusations and power struggles.

The spokesperson for the Makhado Municipality, Mr Louis Bobodi, confirmed on Tuesday that the electricity had been cut due to non-payment.

He said that, according to the municipality’s policy, if a client exceeded a certain credit limit, services were cut off. “Like any other client, Ma­khado FM owes the municipa­lity for electricity and, like e v e r y ­b o d y else, they Suspended Makhado have to pay,�

FM station manager he said. When Mr Moses Muneri. con­­tac­ted for

comment, the CEO of Luonde Media Resources, Mr Junior Ramovha, said our reporter should speak to the station manager, Mr Makonde Mbedzi.

Mbedzi refused to comment and promised to phone our reporter back, but this did not happen.

The suspended station manager, Mr Moses Muneri, said that he had been made aware of the problem and he had already reported it to ICASA. “Things are not well at the station. I am surprised to hear that the management had failed to pay the electricity bill, since the station has adverts that are running on air every day,� said Muneri.

The national spokesperson of ICASA, Mr Paseka Maleka, said that his organisation would not get involved with the station’s debt. He said the station was required to be on air for all the hours they had been licensed for. By law, the station had to contact ICASA and provide reasons why they were off the air. “I just do not know if the station did contact ICASA or not, because I am currently not in the office,� said Maleka.

At the time of going to press, the radio station was still off air.

While the darkness is continuing at the station’s premises, the spotlight is moving from one court case to the other, involving the main role players at the station.

Two weeks ago, Junior Ramovha and Makonde Mbedzi had to appear in court, facing accusations that they had defamed the good reputation of ousted station manager Takalani Khomola. Khomola, on his part, had to defend himself against accusations that he had stolen the radio station’s property.

A charge of theft was also laid against the suspended station manager, Moses Muneri, stating that he had removed a transmitter.

Moses Muneri appeared before the Louis Trichardt District Court again last Friday to defend himself against the theft allegations. The case was postponed to 3 July and his bail of R2 000 was extended.

Whether there are any merits in the theft charge is debatable.

Sources from within the radio station are convinced that the accusations against Muneri form part of a plot to remove him from the radio station.

Muneri said this week that the truth would come out and that he would return to the station as its legitimate station manager.

The issue of outstanding debt is haunting the station. It was previously reported that Luonde Media Resources, the license holder, owes the landlord more than R800 000. The final amount could not be established, but it was clear that the station is in dire financial straits.

Presenters have not been paid for quite some time and most of them are expected to work for free.

Another presenter, Dakalo “Tshionyolosi� Muvhali, resigned as a result of the fact that he was not paid. “I was pro­mised a salary of R6 000 by Junior Ramovha. I trusted the man, but to my surprise I did not get any payment at the end of the month,� he said. Muvhali said that he then decided to go back to Tzaneen FM. Most of the listeners expressed their disappointment with Muvhali’s resignation. “He was one of the best presenters at the station,� they said.

The Makatu family of Shayandima formalised their marriage when they recently tied the knot during a lavish wedding ceremony. Tshilidzi Samuel Makatu and his sweetheart, Elisa, said “I do� to each other during a ceremony held at the Thohoyandou Arts and Culture Centre.

Sam is working for the Department of Social Development and Elisa is a sales consultant at a leading chain store. In the photo, the couple is being blessed by Apostle Elijah Mauna of the AgapĂŠ Centre.

By Silas Nduvheni

New life to former offenders A Vhembe-based non-governmental organisation, the New Life After Prison Community Forum, has decided to build a strong and lasting relationship between communities, offenders and victims.

Created a year ago, the organisation had already donated welding and knitting machines to 14 ex-offenders in February, so that they could start empowering themselves.

The chairperson of the forum, Mr Ndikandafhi Makhuvha, was speaking during a media conference in Thohoyandou on Thursday. He aimed to highlight the development the forum was aiming to achieve. “Every person

has the right to live, including the sinners. There is no one who is perfect in life, and we are all living by the Grace of God. Everybody needs a second chance. That is why New Life After Prison stood up to assist offenders in achieving their second chance in life,�

Makhuvha said.

He said some of the offenders were said rejected by their communities, families and friends as soon as they were released from prison. The forum, however, is active in changing the lives of ex-offenders for the better, he said. He added that they visited various communities, churches and schools to talk about the matter.

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REVIEW OF DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL SCOPING REPORT In terms of Government Notice R 544, R 545 and R 546, published on 18 June 2010, all interested and/or affected parties (I&APs) are hereby notified that the Draft Scoping Report for the proposed 1X400KV Tabor Bokmakirie (Nzhelele) and 4X 250MVA/132KV Nzhelele main transmission station (MTS) in the Limpopo province will be made available at the venues below (hard copy), Lidwala Consulting Engineer’s website (http://www.lidwala.com) and CD, on written request, for review and comment during the comment period from Thursday 31 May 2012 to Monday 9 July 2012:

By Tshifhiwa Mukwevho

Remains of missing man found in grazing camp

The Muduluni community in the Kutama area was greeted by a grisly discovery of human remains nestling in a nearby grazing camp on 16 May at around 09:00. The remains were later identified as those of a community member, Vho-Johannes Radamba (56), who went missing in April this year.

A community member, who did not want to be named, was walking in the wild grass when he discovered the decomposed human body lying under a tree. The body was still clothed, while a skull was also found lying nearby. An electrical cable with Area Venue Street Address Contact No. a tight noose lolled from a tree above the remains, Polokwane Polokwane City Library Hans van Rensburg Street 015 290 2160 which suggests that the deceased might have been Polokwane Eskom Offices 92 Hans van Rensburg Street 015 299 0527 hanging from a branch.

Louis Trichardt Makhado Public Library Cnr Erasmus and Kruger Str 015 519 3085 Radamba's remains were found some 400 metres Louis Trichardt Show Hall (Makhado) Makhado Show Grounds 015 519 3000 away from the homes. A number of residents from Messina Civic Centre Library Municipality Building Irwin Str 015 534 6111 the area found this strange and said the smell of his PUBLIC MEETINGS decomposing flesh should have alerted the people I&APs are also invited to attend the Public Meetings to be held on: in the homes or those who walked in the bushes Date Type of Meeting Time Venue on a daily basis.

12 June 2012 Public Meeting 18:30 – 20:00 Show Hall (Makhado) The deceased went missing in April this year.

13 June 2012 Public Meeting 18:30 – 20:00 Getaway Gateway Conference Centre While the family was still wondering about his (65 Burger Street, Polokwane) whereabouts, he allegedly phoned his nephew, The purpose of the Public Meetings are to present the proposed project to the public, proMpho Radamba, and told him that he wouldn't be vide I&APs with the opportunity to interact with the project team, and to raise any further coming back again. Family members were shocked comments and/or concerns they might have regarding this proposed project.

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Mpho maintains that, together with Radamba was a retired member of other members of the community, the South African Police Services, they followed his footprints, which who had worked in areas such as led to the nearby bushes. The foot- Musina and Thokoza in the Gauteng prints vanished in the wild grass and province. it became hard to trace Radamba. On Radamba is survived by three chil3 April, a missing person's case was dren. He was laid to rest on Saturday reported at the Tshilwavhusiku police at Muduluni cemetery. and a file was opened.

“We've now opened an inquest, following the discovery of the human remains in Muduluni,” said the spokesperson for the Tshilwavhusiku police, Constable Musiwalo Mahuwa. He added that the remains were taken to a pathology section for a post mortem to be done. This will determine the cause of Rambuda's death.

Most members of the Radamba family are based in Gauteng province and, on receiving news of Johannes's death, have come home. “I am mentally paralysed by the death of my brother,” said Vho-Lucky Radamba, The deceased, Vho-Johannes Radamba, whose the deceased's older remains were discovered in the bushes.

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These were the words of the 37-year-old Joyce Magidi after she was announced as the April winner of Kiwi’s Anything is possible when you shine competition. She won R50 000 to use towards making her dreams a reality.

Magidi, who is currently unemployed and living in Ngovhela, will be furthering her education at a local college in the field of marketing and business management with the prize money – a dream since she was a teenager.

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Choppies, one of Botswana’s leading supermarket retailers, have as part of their aggressive expansion strategy, opened their 12th store in South Africa.

VIP guests, employees and customers gathered outside the new branch, situated in the Noor Centre on Thursday, 24 May for the official opening. The retailer group, whose humble beginning can be traced back to Lobatse, Botswana with a single store named Wayside, has launched their brand in South Africa during 2011.

Since then Choppies have grown into one of the leading retailer groups in Botswana.

Botswana Choppies was started by Mr Farouk Ismail as a stand-alone supermarket in Botswana. Ram Ottappath soon followed and came on board as the group’s CEO, and the rest is history as they soon turned the lone supermarket in a successful retail chain. The inspiration behind the name Choppies came from Ismail’s family name Chopdat. Currently Choppies is one of the biggest retailers in Botswana with a 35% share of the total market, which includes wholesalers.

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The Choppies Brand & Botswana flavour In keeping with their vision and mission statement (Value for your money), Choppies also features their very own in-house brand.

These include: juices (guava, mango, apple, tropical), water (still water), processed peas, hot chakalaka , macaroni, white and brown sugar, rice, biscuits, maize, sorghum, plastic cups, plastic

spoons, fabric softeners, dish washing liquids, foam baths, toilet paper, and many many more.

The Choppies brand is a strong brand, with a great deal of planning and research that went into developing it to ensure consumers receive the maximum value and satisfaction for their hard earned money.

Inside the store Choppies Makhado boasts a bakery, butchery and take-away section in addition to normal super market facilities. All of course decorated in the brightly lit, and bold read a green Choppies colours that differentiate each service department.

The take-away department offers a range of wholesome meals and lunchtime servings are available as early as 11:30.

The butchery that complies with only the highest hygienic standards offers clients a variety of cold cuts and bulk meats.

Customers can also choose from pre-packed meats, as well as more value-added marinated options.

The bakery, in addition to normal and fancy breads, also offers a wide range of fancy pastries and cakes.

Local shoppers gathered in their hordes outside the newly opened branch of Choppies in Makhado, waiting for the doors to open.

Makhado Mayor Cllr David Mutavhatsindi cuts the ribbon during Choppies Makhado’s opening ceremony on Thursday, 28 May.

Photographed during the opening ceremony are from left to right Choppies South Africa CEO Deon Bauermeister, Choppies CEO Ramachandran Ottappath, Choppies Makhado Branch Manager Rajesh Menan and Choppies Human Resource Manager Dirkie Uys. Photographed during the opening ceremony is from left to right Choppies CEO Ramachandran Ottappath, Makhado Mayor Cllr David Mutavhatsindi, Choppies SA CEO Deon Bauermeister and local businessman Solly Noor.

Choppies’ employees sing and dance for customers and VIP guest during the opening ceremony held last Thursday.

Bright eyed, the newly appointed cashiers wait for their first customers

As part of their corporate social responsibility Choppies Makhado donated food parcels to the Dzanani Youth Project.

Another charity that benefited from Choppies social responsibility programme was the Ons Tuiste Old Age Home in Makhado. Receiving a food parcel from a Choppies employee during the opening ceremony last Thursday is manager of the old age Me Kitty de Bruin (right).

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8 1 June 2012

By Frank Mavhungu

Abducted Thabo Siavhe (26) back at Tshikwarani For a 28-year-old man who was abducted in the Sudan and held captive for more than 20 days, walking the stony streets of his mother village once again feels like a daydream.

Thabo Siavhe arrived in Tshikwarani at around 22:30 on Tuesday last week.

Siavhe is one of the four men who were captured

by North Sudanese soldiers while doing landmine-clearance work on a United Nations contract in Sudan on 28 April. The four workers apparently entered the wrong territory while busy with their duties as humanitarian relief workers. They all were eventually released on 20 May to former South African President and chief African Union mediator Mr Thabo Thabo Siavhe is now Mbeki. a free man, after Of the four men, his release from a Thabo and a local SuSudanese military danese were actual emjail. ployees of the state-

owned Denel-Mechem company.

Siavhe is an expert mechanic, driver and workshop manager.

Siavhe landed at OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday afternoon, welcomed by a crowd of journalists and well-wishers. At the airport, he met his mother, VhoJohanna Mahlangu-Siavhe, who instantly became all smiles as joy and happiness overwhelmed her on seeing her son, after nearly a full month of pain, frustration and uncertainty.

That very night, he drove all the way from Gauteng to his home village, Tshikwarani, in the Kutama area. On Wednesday afternoon, together with the Limpopo Mirror, Thabo went to the chief's palace to pay his respects.

“I am told by my employers that the Kutama Traditional Authority kept phoning Denel-Mechem day and night, enquiring about my health, security and the possibility of my release,” said Siavhe.

“Even the South African ambassador in Sudan told me about many calls they had received from your

office. It really shows that you care about me.”

On Sunday morning, a welcoming event was held at the chief's kraal to present Siavhe to the Kutama populace. Siavhe said that he was happy to have reunited with his family and South Africa at large once more. He also added that people should not think that he had been abused physically in the Sudanese jail.

“I only feared for my life, even though I knew I was not a spy as they suspected us to be," he said. “Sudan carried out their investigations and released us. So, people mustn't fear to visit other African countries, even Sudan, because of what happened to me.” Chief Vho-Vele Kutama said that they believed that Thabo had learnt a lot from his painful experiences in the Sudanese military jail.

"We want to believe that you're now more than an ordinary male character," Chief Vho-Kutama addressed Siavhe during the event. "We wish you good health and prosperity. We hear that there are people who are going around spreading lies that Thabo had been arrested with a truckload of machine guns. You must stop spreading those lies now."

However, while he was in the jail, Siavhe said, he worried about his son greatly. “I feared he might grow up without knowing his father's face,” he spoke. He added that he would still be working for DenelMechem since he did not have the soul of a coward. "I am only The elated crowd of family members and friends welcome Thabo Siavhe home. Photographed with negotiating a fully paid the crowd (from left to right, seated) are Vho-Gilbert Muofhe (Kutama Traditional Authority), two month leave with my employers."

Vho-Johanna Mahlangu-Siavhe and Vho-Thabo Siavhe.

Plain Truth The quest for morality

How does a woman feel loved?

Men are weird and women are strange. God designed us that way, so we can’t completely figure out the other sex.

This is something that keeps the chemistry going; hence we need to make efforts to understand each other to avoid disappointments and hurts in our relationships. If you want more harmony and intimacy in your marriage, you need to learn to understand what makes your spouse tick. This is one of the useful tools that can uplift your marriage and love.

In this article, I look more specifically at the heart of a woman. This is something important for men to understand in order to nourish their lovelife with their wives until death separates them or Christ comes for the second time.

A woman is somebody who needs to be loved. Obviously when we talk about love, we are talking of such elements as patient, kindness, protection, trust, hope and perseverance as outlined in 1 Corinthians 13:4,7.

These are the things that any woman is looking for in a relationship. It makes a woman happy when her man shows these characteristics.

A man must therefore learn to express his love towards his spouse.

Without love, you would not be happy or want to play, and every man must therefore learn to express his love through words and deeds.

When last did you tell your wife that you love her?

Some have last heard these words the day they were proposed to. When last did you bring a gift for

your wife or just prepare a meal for her? There is nothing more beautiful and exciting than a wife who feels loved.

I know that this sounds very much ideal and not a reality, but you can live this dream when you know the true foundation of love. Love given to another person must first be given to God. True love for God will overflow and get reflected in the other person as well.

If we love God first, we will then truly love another person because we will always be reminded of true love, grace, and mercy, which include such words as forgiveness and reconciliation - words which are the ingredients of true love.

We learn self-giving love when we first embrace the self-giving love of Christ on the cross.

Without this foundation, we will always struggle to express our love and make it known to our spouses - something that they deserve and something which makes them tick.

We can therefore conclude by advising all men out there to say if your marriage is based on God’s principles, then you will not shy away from expressing your love to your wives.

Love is, without doubt, a decision that we consciously make each day as to how best we can treat our spouses and make them happy without hurting them. We will continue with this discussion in our next article. - Prof Derrick Mashau (Derrick.

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By Elmon Tshikhudo

By Ndivhuwo Musetha

Mahlati to lead Vhembe Disability Forum Huge celebrations at Hilmary Centre The newly elected leadership for Vhembe Disability Forum (VDF) has promised to work tirelessly for the benefit of all disabled people within Vhembe.

This was said by Mr Jeffrey Mahlati, chairperson of the committee that was elected during the District Disability Forum’s bi-annual conference at Fig Tree Lodge in Muledane last weekend.

The forum helps the district municipality to identify and address challenges faced by persons with disabilities in the district.

The VDF is currently located in the office of the executive mayor in the Special Programme Unit, where issues of persons

with disabilities are being coordinated.

The leaders said they were happy with the fact that programmes of persons with disabilities were budgeted for by the Vhembe District Municipality. Over the past two years, the forum succeeded through its sub-committees, in negotiating for the employment of people with disabilities in some of the local municipalities.

Persons with disabilities were also trained in various programmes, including how to start and sustain their businesses.

They were also trained on how to access finances and how to start their own co-operatives and consortiums.

Giving an address at the

event, Cllr Rapson Rambuwani said the forum should find answers to why a large number of people living with disabilities are still unemployed and poor.

He wanted to know why there are only a few disabled people in our schools and tertiary institutions.

The other members of the forum are Nndanduleni Tshidavhula (deputy chairperson), Nndwakhulu Nemaheni (secretary), Molly Makahdo (deputy secretary), Lufuno Tshifhango (treasury), while Jacob Mofokeng, Josheph Sekhwama, Lydia Nemafhohoni, Ivy Bell, Selina Muswobi, Ntungufhadzeni Mandinda, Hery Makhanthisa and Khensani Chauke are additional members.

The new leadership of the Vhembe Disability Forum.

In the African tradition, the our good work. good things to show off. We right of passage is celebrated Many of those who passed are just happy that we have true through different forms of through our hands have gone leadership at the school that can rituals. out to become great leaders in take the school to new heights,” The same holds true for the community and some are she added.

Hilmary Learning Centre in now holding senior positions The principal of the school, Thohoyandou. in government and the private Ms Mary Mahosi, said when they Started as a crèche way back sector.” started they did not think that in 1991 at Makwarela by three Ms Martha Nemukongwe, the school would produce such industrious women, the late Hilda SGB secretary at the school, said national products. "We are happy Ramabulana, Mary Mahosi and they would not have achieved we have lived up to our mandate Dorah Ramaite, the school has that much if it were not for the of providing excellent education grown to become one of the best support of the community and in this part of the country. We foundation schools in Vhembe. the unity among the staff mem- are making a plea to all our past When the school turned 21 last bers. “When a child turns 21, we pupils to come back and plough week, the management had no always celebrate. Our school has back for the sake of their brothers choice but to celebrate their mile- come of age and we have many and sisters,” she said. stones. A mammoth celebratory party was held at the school's premises in Thohoyandou.

Former and present pupils, community members, other stakeholders and representatives from the Mphaphuli traditional authority were in attendance.

All speakers spoke glowingly of the good work the school is doing in the development of the community. Chief Fulufhelo Lalumbe, one of the longest-serving teaching staff and assistant to the principal, said they had witnessed many achievements by the school over the years. “We have become one of the most Excited former pupils of the school join the principal, Ms Mary Mahosi, sought-after schools in and Tendani Ramanyimi, daughter of one of the founders, Hilda, in song the district because of and dance during the celebrations.

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10 1 June 2012

By Elmon Tshikhudo

By Elmon Tshikhudo

Newly renovated shelters a blessing for commuters Organisation aims to uplift Scorching heat and cold rainy weather conditions are no longer problems for commuters in Thulamela.

Thanks to a partnership between Alert Steel and P&L Hardware, 16 damaged bus stops were refurbished and painted.

The bus stops were officially handed over to the mayor of Thulamela, Cllr Grace Mahosi, on Monday.

Mahosi, who was accompanied by her municipality’s Speaker, Cllr Shadrack Maluleke, the chief of traffic in Thulamela, Thilivhali Mulaudzi, and some members of her management team, was visibly excited when they were shown the new-look bus stops along the R524 road at the Shayandima industrial site. The bus stops were refurbished free of charge.

Handing over the newly refurbished bus stops, Alert Steel chief executive Johan du Toit said his company was touched to see the badly damaged bus stops on the way

to Thohoyandou. “After some meetings and commitment from all the parties, the municipality gave us the opportunity to plough back into the community. We are delighted to have met a mayor who has vision. In other areas is it not easy as they have many demands outside our scope of responsibility,” he said.

Du Toit said as the largest retailer in steel, they have embarked on a programme of making steel accessible to all, even those in the most remote rural villages, by introducing container shops. “We still have a lot of things in the pipeline for the community. We will refurbish the remaining bus stops until all of them are done,” he said.

He said besides bringing the container service to remote areas, they also identify a project in that community where they provide assistance.

Mr Jacques van Deventer, marketing

and projects manager at P&L Hardware, said they had assisted the local community in many ways.

According to him, they also train locals in different skills and offer them employment after training. “We have been involved in this community for many years.

We have assisted in times of disasters and repaired roofs, donated material for countless community initiatives and, with Alert Steel as partner, we are bound to go a long way in assisting our communities,” he said.

Thulamela Mayor Grace Mahosi commended Alert Steel and its partners for adding value in reducing development constraints in the municipality. “A special thanks to Alert Steel, P&L Hardware and Boeties Security Fencing and Welding Works, together with their management, for making this unforgettable mark in our community,” she said.

Happy days are back for Thulamela commuters. Sixteen refurbished bus stops were officially handed to Thulamela Municipality on Monday. In the photo are the management of Alert Steel, P&L Hardware, Thulamela Municipality and the workers who refurbished the bus stops. In the background are the newly refurbished bus stops, which were donated by the two companies.

Years ago, Sarah Thenga had "When I divorced, I felt like my almost everything she could wish world had come to an abrupt end. I for in life and everything seemed did not know what to do. I decided to be going according to her life to pray and God lifted me up from plans. my lowest point," she said. She At one stage, she had expensive reconciled with her husband in 2007 cars and two thriving, exclusive and they forgot about their bitterclothing boutiques in Thohoyan- ness and had a “white wedding”. dou.

"I am a happy woman with a Her world crumbled in 2001, happy family today. I would like when a divorce left her penniless and to encourage other women not to she had to start from scratch. despair when life seems not to be For Thenga (56) of Shayandima, going their way. I am a practical that was the beginning of a new example, and I think I will be of era in her life. Instead of lamenting help to other women through my in despair, she found her feet and experiences," she said. picked up the pieces to start her life She said her organisation, which afresh. She started by selling vegeta- was started early this year, had albles, fruits and doing menial jobs for ready attracted many women and, a living. Her perseverance has paid according to Thenga, they are imoff. She is today one of the leading proving their lives. ‘What we share businesswomen in Vhembe, and at during our meetings is helping a lot the same time she has managed to and we hope that, with time, the orremarry her former husband. ganisation will make a huge impact She has two children who have in the community," she said. successful careers in Britain, while Enquiries about the organisation two of her other children are at local can be directed to Thenga at 082 universities. She paid off the bond of 092 9336. a house in Pretoria and also bought another car. Life is back on track ...

Today she is using her life experiences for the benefit of other women in the same situation that she was in. She has started an organisation, Kha Ri Tambe Vhafumakadzi, which aims to empower downtrodden women to stand on Ms Sarah Thenga, who overcame all the odds and is today empowering other women. their own feet.

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By Elmon Tshikhudo

Poverty stricken Dopeni granny pleads for help In 1994, during the first democratic Dopeni in Nzhelele woke up early the hope that her vote would bring change in elections, Gladys Mankhwe (53) of to be among the first to vote, with her life of misery.

It is almost 18 years after the dawn of democracy, but her life has gone from bad to worse. She has endured the worst form of poverty as someone who is unemployed and surviving on piece jobs.

She stays in a dilapidated one-roomed dwelling with three of her remaining children; her other three grownup children have passed on.

So far, she has nothing to show from the hardearned democracy...

She is one of the millions of South Africans who still have to endure extreme poverty, despite promises of a better life for all.

The local municipality has given her a tent that she has put on top of the collapsed structure that she calls her home. She said she had a house in Gauteng but had to abandon it because of her ill health. She does not qualify for another house here at home.

Circumstances are forcing her to endure the cold and rain She is now appealing to Good Samaritans for assistance, so that she has shelter where she can stay with her children. During Limpopo Mirror’s visit, a group of youths of the Siloam Youth Against Poor Gladys with the tent that was given to her by the municipality. She Crime movement were busy assisting the family in is now using it as roofing for her collapsed one-roomed house. erecting the tent and cleaning the surroundings.

“Life has not been good to me, my son. I have been suffering most of my life, and when democracy dawned, I thought life would change for the better. I am now hopeless, and with my health deteriorating every day, I wonder if I will ever reap the fruits of our hard-earned democracy in my lifetime,” she said.

She said she had informed the local structures about her plight, but so far no help had come forth.

"I do not want luxury. I just need shelter. If only I can get two rooms, even if they are made from mud bricks, I will be the happiest person on earth,” she said, with pain written on her face.

The councillor for Ward 27 in Thulamela, Cllr Livhuwani Maduse, said they knew about the plight of the granny. "We visited her not long ago and found that her situation was bad. Her one room had fallen in, but we provided her with food parcels and a tent as a temporary measure. We are making an appeal to all businesspeople who can help to please extend a helping hand to rescue the old woman from her misery," he said.

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Zambian poacher killed at Beit Bridge A 50-year-old suspected Zambian poacher was shot dead during a shoot-out by the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZPWMA) rangers at a game reserve outside Beit Bridge on Saturday.

The ZPWMA spokesperson, Ms Carol Washaya-Moyo, said the man was shot dead at Bimbi Game Reserve by a group of about rangers who were following the spoor of alleged poachers.

She said the man was the second

to be shot in the space of a week by park rangers as the authority intensifies its war against poaching. “The following were recovered at the scene of the shoot-out: 14 pairs of ivory tusks, a cell phone with two Zambian cell phone network cards and cooking pots,” said Washaya-Moyo.

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Last week, George Chingandu of Ben Chingandu homestead, Chief Sekute, Mondiya village, Kazungula, Zambia, was seriously injured after he was allegedly shot twice by parks rangers working in conjunction with the local police.

Chingandu, believed to be in his 30s, is in intensive care at a local hospital.

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Suspected Moletjie serial rapist arrested After seven years of intensive investigations, the long arm of the law finally caught up with an alleged serial rapist, who has been terrorising the community of Moletjie outside Seshego and surrounding homesteads.

The 40-year-old suspect has been on the police’s wanted list for a series of rape cases and murder since 2005.

According to the police spokesperson for Limpopo, Brig Hangwani Mulaudzi, the suspect specifically targeted women who lived alone and before striking studied their movements.

“The suspect would break into their houses through windows or doors, threaten victims with either a knife or a firearm before raping them.

With the results from forensics confirming the samples from 29 cases to be of the same suspect, it became evident that there was a serial rapist on the loose,” he said.

Mulaudzi said bloodstains found on two separate crime scenes linked the suspect with the murder of a 14-year-old girl as well as an elderly woman aged 72.

The suspect, a married father of six, will soon appear before the Seshego Magistrate’s Court, facing 29 charges of rape and two of murder.

Mulaudzi said police will vehemently oppose bail for the suspect.

Two warring church leaders reconcile A 10-year-old power struggle that tore the Calvary Christian Church at Tshaulu apart is finally over.

The war, which had claimed a lot of casualties and caused a lot of pain and heartache between the two leaders and their followers, had a happy ending at the weekend when the two smoked the peace pipe and put the past behind them.

The two, Pastors Joseph Nemutanzhela (80) and Samuel Khumela (63), both of Tshaulu and members of the Calvary Christian Church at Tshaulu, went their separate ways after misunderstandings in the church and each went away with his own followers. The two finally came to their senses after Calvary Christian Church pastor David Mufamadi brokered peace between them.

Their coming together was formalised when a big celebration was held at one of the two churches in the village. During the emotional reunion, the two were seen hugging each other and were close to tears with

joy. Those who attended and were witnesses included, among others, the local traditional leader, Chief Ntsedzeni Bohwana, Tshaulu Pastors Forum executive member Dr Joseph Mutambedzo, and Dr Maxwell Masakona, founder and head of Calvary Christian Church, who also gave a fitting sermon.

There were also pastors from Pretoria and Nzhelele, which are also branches of the Calvary family.

In his testimony to the church, Nemutanzhela said it had been a long and haunting 10-year experience for him after parting ways with Khumela. “Apart from being a fellow congregant, Khumela is my relative and when we met, I did not know what to say to him. I became very lonely when I thought of the good old days we worked together as servants of God,” he said.

Nemutanzhela said the division was also affecting his health and he could not bear it any longer. “Besides being a burden to ourselves, we were

giving Pastor Mufamadi sleepless nights. He had to visit my church the other weekend and visited Khumela’s church the next. We are just happy that he did not lose faith that one day we would reconcile.

This is God’s victory and miracle. Here we are together again, and we just pray and wish that this will be a lesson to others,” he said.

Khumela said he had God to thank for visiting their hearts and giving them a chance to repent and swallow their pride in order to forgive each other.

“Our separation did not work to our advantage. We were blocking the way for God’s people, and I am sure we were going to be judged for having put God’s work in disrepute,” he said.

Dr Maxwell Masakona, founder and head of Calvary, said the reunion signalled a year of good things for the church.

“It could not have happened in any other year, but waited for 2012. This is a year of comfort, victory and great things for the church,” he said.

Moment of truth: Mr Samuel Khumela and Pastor Joseph Nemutanzhela shed tears of joy while hugging each other during the reunion. Witnessing the historic moment are Chief Ntsedzeni Bohwana (traditional attire), Dr Maxwell Masakona, Dr Joseph Mutambedzo and Pastors David Mufamadi and Morongoa Masakona.

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By Silas Nduvheni

Pupils raise funds for their poor friends Where else in the country would you find pupils who still depend on their parents for all their educational needs but also help other poor and needy pupils?

At the rural Thengwe High School near Mutale, there are pupils who felt the need to share the little they have with others.

“We discovered that there are poor and needy pupils among us through the Learners Christian Movement (LCM). We started to raise funds among ourselves and bought school uniforms and food parcels for the needy pupils,” said Salefu Rasalanavho, chairperson of the Thengwe High School LCM. Rasalanavho, who is still

young himself, said winter was approaching and their friends without shoes and jerseys were suffering.

“During the Easter holidays, we distributed food parcels to the poor and needy learners, so that they could enjoy the holidays like others. We are not working; we are pupils like they are, but we want to raise some funds to help them,” added Rasalanavho. He said by donating food parcels and uniforms to poor and needy students, they created a feeling of unity at the school.

The principal, Mr Nkhangweni Nemudzivhadi, applauded the ideas from the pupils to help others. “Some of the poor

pupils have to travel to and from school on foot every day and the donation of shoes will help meet some of their needs.”

One of the 31 beneficiaries of a school uniform, young Ashley Tshikombe, was over the moon to receive a uniform.

“Now I will focus on the school lessons, instead of thinking about my poor family situation. It is wintertime, and without school shoes and a jersey one cannot survive,” said Tshikombe (14). She is a Grade 8 pupil and said her father had passed away and her unemployed mother was struggling to maintain her and the 12 other members of the family with her children’s grant.

The principal of Thengwe High School, Mr Nkhangweni Nemudzivhadi (far right), is photographed with some of the pupils who received uniforms.

Candle fire leaves single mom homeless A single mother of two is homeless after a fire destroyed her house.

Tshifhiwa Makhoshi (35), of Tshiseluselu in the Khubvi area, was on her way to work when she received a call from a neighbour, who told her that her six-roomed house was burning.

Makhoshi works for an NGO, Gundo Community.

She said it felt as if she was dreaming when she arrived at home to see that the house that had taken her three years to build

was destroyed in a few minutes.

The unfortunate incident happened last Wednesday morning.

Makhoshi believes the fire was caused by a candle that was left burning by her children, when they left for school at around 05:45.

The damaged caused to the furniture and other belongings is estimated to R70 000, while the damage caused to the building is estimated to be R100 000. Makhoshi said she could not believe that she was homeless. “When I

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left for work this morning, I was a proud owner of six-roomed house.

Now I am homeless. It is hard to believe that I have nothing, not even clothes or groceries. It is painful, but God is the only one who knows why it happened to me,” said Makhoshi, a devoted Christian. Makhoshi moved into her new house barely a year ago.

She says she will be forced to go back to her mother’s place, Khubvi, where she will squat with her children.

“We have been waiting for electricity for too long in this area.

If Eskom had kept its promise of electrifying our houses by April last year, I would still be living in my house now,” she added.

At the time of going to press, Makhoshi was receiving support from sympathetic community members in the form of Mr Philemon Mdaka. groceries and blankets.

“I always work for unity in ANC” “I always work for unity in the ANC,” said the former regional chairperson of the ANC in Vhembe, Mr Philemon Mdaka.

Mdaka, who was regional chairperson of the ANC for three terms and a former executive mayor of the Vhembe District Municipality, reacted to a report in last week’s edition of Limpopo Mirror regarding the recent elective conference of the ANC. In the report it was stated that Mdaka is a former member of Ximoko xa Rixaka and an anonymous source accused him of “causing division in the party through his tribalistic leadership style.”

Mdaka vehemently denied that he was ever a member of Ximoko and said the aim of the report was to tarnish his image and his history.

“How can I promote tribalism if I was never part of the bantustan system? My record shows that I was always loyal towards the party and that I work tireless for development in the Vhembe area,” he added.

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During an event marking the 10th year of operations of the correctional centre, Jordaan said the negotiations for the project took about four years and it took 316 working days to build the

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According to Jordaan, from 1 March 2011 to the end of February 2012, the project contributed R 100 million rand in salaries to previously disadvantaged persons, while R70 million rand has been spent on services and products.

“This excludes the R10 million that was spent on utilities,” he said.

He added that the shareholders of the company required that they meet three strategic objectives: service excellence in all service lines; good client relations based on honesty, knowledge, dependability and flexibility, and to grow the business.

He thanks the company’s partners and friends in town for the important role that they play in the project.

Photographed during the event are, from left to right, Mr Joseph Netshisaulu (chairperson of the Shakadza Clinic Committee), Cllr Faith Chauke, HIV/Aids and TB ambassador in Mutale Mr Reckson Nndwamato and Mutale mobile clinic nurse Mr Azwidohwi Nethengwe.

By Silas Nduvheni

Health awareness campaign at Shakadza

Two local businessmen, Messrs Godfrey Went of Louis Trichardt Bolt & Nut (left) and Christo Tait of Weldon’s Pharmacy (second from left) photographed with the the management team from South African Custodial Management (SACM). On Tait´s right are Messrs Pieter Jordaan (MD of SACM), Lazarus Ncongwane (Prison Director at Kutama Sinthumule Correctional Centre), Peter Latta (Industrial Relations Director of SACM) and Dennis McCarthy (Director Finance and Administration of SACM).

The acting executive mayor of the Vhembe District, Cllr Faith Chauke, has urged communities in 13 villages that depend on the Shakadza Clinic for health care to know their status by testing themselves for TB and HIV/Aids.

The call came after the local clinic's management realised that the infection-rate statistics of TB and HIV/Aids were increasing dramatically. Chauke was speaking during a TB, HIV/Aids and crime-awareness campaign

held at the Shakadza Clinic last Thursday.

“We are pleased to learn that communities have asked the district municipality to organise an awareness day for TB and HIV/Aids, a move to educate them about the dangers of the diseases,” said Chauke. “Communities should understand that the Aids epidemic is not only a challenge to the Department of Health alone. We have to work together as a collective leadership to defeat the scourge. TB

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QUOTATIONS ARE INVITED TO PROVICE SERVICES AS FOLLOWS:

REQUIRED AT

RFQ NUMBER

DUE AT 11h00

Drilling of two borehole 70m Casing 40m Capacity test Supply and fitting of pump, motor, control box and pipe from the hole until to the ground

Makwarela

6/2012

12/6/2012

Vhembe FET College Private Bag X2136 SIBASA, 0970

Extending of existing borehole by 50m Capacity test Supply and fitting of pump, motor, control box and pipe from the hole until to the ground

Mavhoi

7/2012

12/6/2012

Vhembe FET College Private Bag X2136 SIBASA, 0970

Mashamba

8/2012

12/6/2012

Vhembe FET College Private Bag X2136 SIBASA, 0970

DESCRIPTION

Supply of 5000 litre water tanks Supply and erect of 6 water tanks 6m high and connection of pipes

POST OR DELIVERY TO

NB In case any clarification is needed, kindly contact SCM Office.

The borehole driller must be recognised by SABS for ground water industry. SANS 10299-1 : 2003 The supplier must have a Construction Certificate, and provide clearance yield test, pump details and commissioning data.

No document is available. Supplier are requested to submit their quotation on their official letterhead, accompanied by tax clearance certificate.

RFQ should be contested separately. Number should be clearly marked on the envelope. RFQ will be evaluated in terms of 80/20 preferential point system.

No email or fax documents will be accepted. the liquidation and distribution accounts (first and final, unless otherwise stated) in the estates specified below will be open for inspection for all persons interested therein for a period of 21 days from the date specified or from the date of publication hereof, whichever may be later, and at the offices of the Master and Magistrate as stated. Should no objection thereto be lodged with the Masters concerned during the specified period, the executors will proceed to make payments in accordance with the accounts.

Registration number of estate:2546/2011,Surname: NDOU, Christian names: MUKONDELELI SAMUEL, Identity numb e r : 4 1 0 2 0 9 5 4 11 0 8 8 , Last Address: Dzanani Migavhini,Stand No: B 006F, District:Dzanani.

Married in community of Property: First names and Surname of Surviving spouse:MOTHUDI FLORINA NDOU,Identity number: 4511220102083, Magistrate’s Office: Dzanani Magistrate, Master’s office: THOHOYANDOU, SIGWAVHULIMU ATTORNEYS Office no 06,First Limdev Building, Thohoyandou Tel: 015 962 1097

New Vombe Trading Store

Muledane is looking for an Assistant Supervisor.

Send your application to: P.O.Box 6122, Thohoyandou, 0950

THULAMELA MUNICIPALITY VACANCY

Discuss your marketing strategies with us TODAY!!

Contact George, Yolanda or Pieter at (015) 516 4996 (015) 516 2303 fax

Private Bag X5066 Thohoyandou 0950 Limpopo Province Tel: (015) 962 7500 Fax: (015) 962 4020 (015) 962 5328

THULAMELA MUNICIPALITY HEAD OFFICE: THE ECONOMIC HUB OF VHEMBE REGION, AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INVITES APPLICATIONS FROM SUITABLE QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FOR APPOINTMENT ON THE FOLLOWING POSTS. DEPARTMENT: FINANCIAL DEPARTMENT POSITION: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER NUMBER OF POSTS: 01 ANNUAL SALARY: NEGOTIABLE (AS PER THE AMENDED SYSTEMS ACT) REQUIREMENTS: • A Bcom degree with Accounting as one of the major subjects.

• Management skills at a senior level and capacity to interprete, analyse and present complex financial information.

• The ability to provide strategic and innovative leadership.

• Through knowledge of legislation, procedures and process pertaining to local Government.

• A minimum of five years experience in Local Government.

• Registered with SAICA as a chartered accountant will be an added advantage.

• A valid driver’s licence.

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Ensure the municipality obtains a clean audit.

• Advice the Accounting officer on the exercise of powers and duties assigned to the Accounting officer on the exercise of powers and duties assigned to the accounting officer in terms of the MFMA legislation.

• Advise the Accounting officer in the preparation and implementation of the municipality’s budget and adminster ‘s all bank accounts.

• Establish and maintain appropriate systems and policies to ensure effective and efficient management of resources and maintain financial discipline.

• Advise Senior Managers and other senior officials in the exercise of powers and duties assigned to them in terms of the MFMA. • Lead and support teams in financial management, supply chain management, revenue and asset management.

• Advise the Accounting officer on the matters relating to Revenue generation and debts management.

N.B.All successful candidates will be required to go through a security clearance.

Fraudulent qualifications or documents will immediately disqualify any application. An application letter and comprehensive CV with certified copies of certificates to be forwarded to: The Municipal Manager, P/Bag x 5066, Thohoyandou, 0950 or may be handed in at Office No: 130b between 08h00-16h00 during office hours. For administrative enquiries contact: Ngobeni T.C.@015 962 7593 during office hours. The closing date is 20 June2012. Should you not be contacted within 30 days after the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

MR M.H. MATHIVHA MUNICIPAL MANAGER

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

LIMPOPO MIRROR

16 1 June 2012

TENDERS

Notice

AUM to hold a winter warmer drive With winter getting colder, AUM has once again embarked on its annual winter warmer blanket drive.

Residents are invited to donate a blanket or cash to the value of a blanket (R70) and help keep someone less fortunate warm

this winter.

Those who want to contribute can drop off their blanket(s) at Surat Trading in Eltivillas, Makhado, no later than 20 June.

Cash deposits can be made directly into the First National Bank account of the Louis Trichardt

Hindu AUM, account number 62057626156. The branch code is 260149 and the reference is BDR and the depositor's name or company name.

For more information, phone Pretesh at 082 887 8352 or Major at 083 378 6007.

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

PUBLIC NOTICE DRAFT BY-LAWS

VHEMBE F.E.T. COLLEGE Site no 203, Private Bag X2136, Sibasa, 0970, Limpopo • Tel: (015) 963 3156 / 963 3657 • Fax: (015) 963 3154 • E-mail: fetcol@mweb.co.za

Makhado Municipality hereby invites written comments, inputs and objections on the below-mentioned draft By-Laws from members of the public and all interested stakeholders: DRAFT LAND AND BUILDINGS : AERODROME BY-LAWS DRAFT FENCES AND FENCING BY-LAWS DRAFT LAND AND BUILDINGS: AERIAL SYSTEMS BY-LAWS DRAFT LAND AND BUILDINGS: COMMONAGE BY-LAWS DRAFT ENVIRONMENT: WASTE MANAGEMENT BY-LAWS DRAFT HERITAGE RESOURCES AND CULTURE INSTITUTIONS BY-LAWS DRAFT TRAFFIC BY-LAWS DRAFT ELECTRICITY BY-LAWS DRAFT ANIMAL BY-LAWS The copies of the Draft By-Laws will be available for inspection from the 31st of May 2012 at the following places: Office C048, 1st floor, Civic Centre, Makhado or at Dzanani, Vuwani and Waterval Regional Offices as well as Vleifontein Satelite Office and the Public Library in Makhado or at website: www.makhado.gov.za.

The written comments, inputs and objections must be submitted to the Acting Municipal Manager at the above-mentioned addresses or at e-mail: Constances@makhado.gov.za. or by hand at the above-mentioned offices of Municipality on or before Friday, 29 June 2012.

Further enquiries may be directed to Ms T S Ndou at (015) 519 3218 or Mr N C Kharidzha at (015) 519 3028 / 015 519 3020 or at e-mail: constances@makhado.gov.za.

Civic Centre 83 Krogh Street Makhado Notice No: 58/2012 File No: 1/3/1

TENDER BULLETIN

THULAMELA MUNICIPALITY

INVITATIONS ARE HEREBY EXTENDED TO POSSIBLE SUPPLIERS TO PROVIDE SECURITY SERVICES.

DESCRIPTION Quotations are invited from experienced and registered companies to render twenty four hours security services at Mashamba Campus. Details of services to be rendered is to guard buildings, furniture and agricultural equipment, computers, farm produce and livestock (sheep, goats, chickens and pigs).

REQUIRED RFQ AT NUMBER Mashamba Campus

3/2012

CLOSING DATE AND TIME 18/6/2012 11h00

RFQ POST OR OBTAINABLE DELIVERY FROM TO SCM Office SIBASA

Site A 203 SIBASA Next to Correctional Services

Specification: Day Shift: 2 Armed - grade C 4 Unarmed - grade D Night Shift: 2 Armed - grade C 4 Armed - grade D Site / Briefing session on 06 June 2012.

Mashamba Campus - Time: 11h00 Document Fee: R100.00 Quotations are invited from registered security companies to provide 24hrs monitoring, patrolling and safe keeping of college property i.e. classrooms, compu­ ters, vehicles, equipment and machinery.

Makwarela Campus

4/2012

Central Office

5/2012

18/6/2012 11h00

SCM Office SIBASA

Site A 203 SIBASA Next to Correctional Services

SCM Office SIBASA

Site A 203 SIBASA Next to Correctional Services

Specification: Day Shift: 3 Armed - grade C 6 Unarmed - grade D Night Shift: 3 Armed - grade C 6 Unrmed - grade D Site / Briefing session on 07 June 2012.

Makwarela Campus - Time: 11h00 Document Fee: R100.00 Quotations are invited from registered security companies to provide 24 hrs monitoring, patrolling and safe keeping of college property i.e. computers, vehicles, buildings.

Specification: Day Shift: 1 Armed - grade C 1 Unarmed - grade D Night Shift: 1 Armed - grade C 1 Unarmed - grade D Site / Briefing session on 08 June 2012.

Central Office - Time: 11h00 Document Fee: R100.00

29/6/2012 11h00

MR EL MUGARI ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER

BID NO 401/2012 : SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF OFFICE FURNITURE

Private Bag X5066 Thohoyandou 0950 Limpopo Province Tel: (015) 962 7500 Fax: (015) 962 4020 (015) 962 5328

Thulamela Municipality hereby invites experienced service providers for supply and delivery of office furniture.

Bid documents will be available as from 04 June 2012 between 08h00 and 15h30 upon non-refundable cash payment of R247.00 per document at Procurement office No.02 Thulamela Municipality, Old Agriven Building, Thohoyandou, 0950.

Interested service providers will be expected to submit the prices with the following compulsory requirements: • Original Valid Tax Clearance Certificate Issued by SARS • Company Registration Documents • Proof of updated payments of all the services in the municipality in which the business is registered or the owner of business resides not older than 3 months.

Where possible we also request to be provided with the company profile .

NB: Service providers must submit their BBBEE Verification certificate from verification agency accredited by South African accreditation system (SANAS) or a registered auditor approved by the Independent Regulatory Board (IRBA) or an Accounting Officer as contemplated in the corporation act (CCA) in order to claim preference points.

Bids will be assessed under the provisions of the following Acts and its Regulations: Municipal Finance Management Act, (Act 56 of 2003); Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act 5 of 2000) Supply Chain Management Policy of the municipality in accordance with the specifications and in terms of 80 :20 preferential points system.

Sealed bids must be submitted in envelopes clearly indicating “Bid NO.401/2012 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF OFFICE FURNITURE” on the outside and must reach the undersigned by depositing it into the official Bid Box at the front of the main entrance to the Civic Centre, by no later than 11h00 on the 20 June 2012. All Bids received will be opened in public in the Municipality’s Board Room, Civic Centre, Old Agriven Building, Thohoyandou.

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 the submission thereof. Administrative bid enquiries can be made with Ms Mudau P, Mr Chauke H.D and Ms Shandukani V at 015 962 7796/7622 and technical enquiries can be made with Mr Sigidi P.K 083 257 6393 Bids which are late, incomplete, unsigned, completed by pencil, sent by telegraph, facsimile , electronically (Fax), or E- mail and without the compulsory requirements will be disqualified.

Thulamela Municipality Civic Centre Old Agriven Building Thohoyandou 0950 MR M.H. MATHIVHA MUNICIPAL MANAGER

LIMPOPO MIRROR

1 June 2012 17

Finance

By Mashudu Netsianda

Why is your life cover so important?

Most people go through life as if they will live forever … possibly because our own mortality isn’t something we relish thinking about. While we can get away with this in the care-free years of childhood, neglecting the harsh realities of life and death in our financial planning as adults can, however, have dire consequences, says Willem Barnard, Business Manager Sanlam Limpopo.

Why life cover?

Live cover is probably the most intangible of all insurance products. “Most people find it difficult to accept and understand the advantage of paying for something which doesn’t offer any immediate benefit”, says Willem. “But think about it for a second and consider the implications: what will happen if you die tomorrow? Who will pay your outstanding debts? Who will take care of your parents, or your spouse and children – not only in the short term, but also in the years to come? How will your family manage without your monthly income? If you still have mortgage debt, will your family be able to keep property, or will they end up without a roof over their heads in their time of bereavement? Will there be enough cash to cover expenses like the funeral, executor’s fees and estate duty?

"If you have a mortgage or car debt, are responsible for young children or have a stake in a business, taking out life cover can help ensure that your loved ones and/or dependants are not crippled by your financial obligations and that they can settle your debt and maintain their existing lifestyle. Asking a financial adviser to help you with a comprehensive financial analysis will give you a good idea of how much cover you need."

What is disability cover?

Your biggest asset is your ability to earn an income. This is why it is critically important to protect it. If you should suffer a disability, whether temporary or permanent, it can have serious consequences for your finances, says Willem. According to the Medical Research Council, 150 000 South Africans are severely injured in motor vehicle

accidents every year. What if you become one of those victims? How will your inability to continue working affect you and your family financially?

About dread disease cover Many people make the mistake of thinking that a medical aid is sufficient provision when it comes to illness and hospitalisation. What they don’t realise, says Willem, is that a serious disease or trauma may not be covered by their medical aid, and even if covered, the cost in the long run may far exceed their medical aid benefits. Most medical aid schemes also do not make provision for follow-up care at home or at a suitable institution.

To make things worse, you may also not be able to earn an income for a while after suffering such a crisis, or exhaust your paid sick leave.

“With dread disease cover, you have the assurance that should you be diagnosed with a dread disease, you will have the necessary funds to protect your income and to cover medical or other costs that may arise.”

A tragic life event such as death or disability is one of the most traumatic things people will have to deal with in their lifetime. Spending an hour or two with a financial adviser to make sure that you are adequately covered will ensure that worrying about money doesn’t become part of your burden.

Article supplied by Sanlam.

Notice

Quality second hand clothes for sale Due to the huge demand, more excellentquality secondhand clothes will be on sale at low, affordable prices during a fundraiser of the Louis Trichardt Reformed Church on Saturday.

It will take place on the premises of the church on the corner of Songozwi and Anderson Street (opposite Ocean Basket) and will start at 09:00.

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

ALL INTERESTED SERVICE PROVIDERS ARE HEREBY INVITED TO SUBMIT WRITTEN QUOTATIONS AND DELIVER THEM TO MAKHADO MUNICIPALITY’S TENDER BOX. QUOTATION NO. DESCRIPTION MAK000065/2012 Request For Quotation (RFQ) for the Supply and delivery of Office Furniture MAK000066/2012 Request For Quotation (RFQ) for the Supply and delivery of General hardware materials MAK000067/2012 Request For Quotation (RFQ) for the Supply and Delivery of Building Materials MAK000068/2012 Request For Quotation (RFQ) for the Supply and Delivery of Toilet Paper MAK000069/2012 Request For Quotation (RFQ) for The Review of the Makhado LED Strategy MAK000070/2012 Request For Quotation (RFQ) for The Design, Layout, Printing and Binding of the 2012/13-2016/17 MAK000071/2012 Request For Quotation (RFQ) for the Supply and Delivery of Grave yard Fencing Materials for Tshituni Mawoni village MAK000072/2012 Request For Quotation (RFQ) for the Supply and Delivery of Grave yard Fencing Materials for Madodonga vilage MAK000073/2012 Request For Quotation (RFQ) for the Supply and Delivery of Grave yard Fencing Materials for Hanani Village MAK000074/2012 Request For Quotation (RFQ) for the Supply and Delivery of Grave yard Fencing Materials for Tshivhuyuni Village MAK000075/2012 Request For Quotation (RFQ) for the Supply and Delivery of Grave yard Fencing Materials for Hlanganani Township MAK000076/2012 Request For Quotation (RFQ) for the Supply and Delivery of Grave yard Fencing Materials for Magau Village MAK000077/2012 Request For Quotation (RFQ) for the Supply and Delivery of Grave yard Fencing Materials for Tsianda Village MAK000078/2012 Request For Quotation (RFQ) for the Supply and Delivery of Grave yard Fencing Materials for Ndouvhada Village

CLOSING DATE 08 June at 12:00 08 June at 12:00 08 June at 12:00 08 June at 12:00 08 June at 12:00 08 June at 12:00 08 June at 12:00 08 June at 12:00 08 June at 12:00 08 June at 12:00 08 June at 12:00 08 June at 12:00 08 June at 12:00 08 June at 12:00

Please Note: 1. Specifications of the above quotations and MBD6.1 can be downloaded from the municipal website www.makhado.gov.za or a hard copy can be obtained from Supply Chain Management office B043, Civic Centre, No.83 Krogh Street, Makhado Municipality.

2. For more information, enquiries must be directed to Ms TP Ntsieni & Ms EN Nefolovhodwe at 015 519 3129/ 3179 during office hours.

Civic Centre 83 Krogh Street Makhado Notice No: 61/2012 File No: 8/3/2/1

E.L. MUGARI ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER

Boy (12) killed in donkey cart accident A 12-year-old boy from Dombodema village outside Beit Bridge died when a donkey cart he was travelling in hit a stump and overturned along the Dombodema-Plumtree road.

The local police spokesperson, Insp Tafanana Dzirutwe, said the incident occurred on

Monday at about 09:00, roughly 5km outside Dombodema.

The boy, Gerald Dube, was travelling in the cart, driven by his 10-year-old cousin. “It looks as if, on approaching the 5km peg, the boy failed to control the donkeys, resulting in the cart's veering off the road and hitting a stump; it overturned. In the

process, Gerald was thrown out of the speeding cart, hit its edge and died instantly due to injuries he sustained,” Dzirutwe said.

The dead boy’s cousin escaped unhurt.

Recently, a 90-year-old local woman from the neighbouring Silalatshani village was fatally hit by a donkey cart.

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

PUBLIC NOTICE CALLING FOR INSPECTION OF SUPPLEMENTARY VALUATION ROLL 2011/2012, AND FOR LODGING OF OBJECTIONS Notice is hereby given in terms of section 49 read with section 78(2) of the Local Government: Municipal Property Rates Act, 2004 (Act 6 of 2004), hereinafter referred to as the Act, that the supplementary valuation roll for the financial year 2011/2012, is open for inspection at the Office of the Director Corporate Services, Room No. C038, First Floor, Civic Center, No 83 Krogh Street, Makhado during office hours from 07h00 to 13h00 and again from 14h00 to 16h00 for the period Friday, 1 June 2012 to Friday, 13 July 2012.

An invitation is hereby made in terms of section 49(1)(a)(ii) of the Act that any owner of property or other person who so desires should lodge and objection with the Municipal Manager in respect of any matter reflected in, or omitted from the valuation roll, within the above mentioned period. 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 supplementary valuation roll as such. The form for lodging the objection is obtainable from the Director Corporate Services, Room No. C038, First Floor, Civic Center, No 83 Krogh Street, Makhado. The completed form must be returned to the Municipal Manager, Makhado Local Municipality, Private Bag X2596, Makhado, 0920 or can be handed in at the said Room No.C038 to the Director Corporate Services.

For enquiries please telephone the Director Corporate Services at 015 519 3000 or e-mail: susanc@ makhado.gov.za Civic Centre 83 Krogh Street Makhado Notice No: 53/2012 File No: 8/3/2/698; 6/2/4/3-2008/2012

MR EL MUGARI ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER

THULAMELA MUNICIPALITY REGISTRATION ON THE SUPPLIERS DATABASE FOR 2012/2013

Private Bag X5066 Thohoyandou 0950 Limpopo Province Tel: (015) 962 7500 Fax: (015) 962 4020 (015) 962 5328

Thulamela Municipality invites suppliers/service providers of the services listed below to submit their applications for the registration on municipal supplier’s database. Please note that the existing suppliers/service providers on the database need to re-apply.

To be registered on the database, suppliers/ service providers are requested to submit the following: 1. Business/ Company Profile 2. Company Registration Certificates (e.g. Ck) 3. Original Valid Tax Clearance Certificate 4. Municipal Database Application Forms Suppliers/ Service providers will be registered on the following categories: • Advertising • Catering • Conference Facilities • Transport • Entertainment • Pest Control and Fumigation • Event Management • Travel Agencies • Stages and Sound • Building Construction and Maintenance • Electrical Installation and Maintenance • Survey, Town Planning and environmental consultant • Hardware Suppliers • Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Consultants • Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Contractors • Stationary • Drilling and Testing of Borehole Contractors • Water tanks Suppliers • Suppliers of water and sewer pipes fittings • Printing and publication • Training development • Gardening • Branding Registration fees are payable as follows: • Catering R195-00 • Training R259-00 • Consulting R389-00 • Construction R518-00 • Suppliers of Water tanks/storage and pumps R389-00 • Repairs of water and sewer pumps R518-00 • Others R130-00 Applications forms are available at office no. 02 (Procurement) Thulamela Municipality Head Office, Old Agriven Building, Thohoyandou.

Enquiries can be directed to Mr. Chauke H.D or Ms Mudau Phophi at 015 962 7622/7574 or 015 962 7796 MR M.H. MATHIVHA MUNICIPAL MANAGER

LIMPOPO MIRROR

18 1 June 2012

By Elmon Tshikhudo

Anti-xeno campaign continues at Univen As part of its Africa Day celebrations, the University of Venda (Univen) used the event as a continuation of their campaign against xenophobia.

The day, which is celebrated annually, was held at the university’s art gallery on Friday.

The theme of the celebrations this year was I am because you are, which emphasized the inherent value of persons and humanness. Staff, students and members Dressed to kill in their traditional attire are, from left to right, Prof Jannie Zaaiman (deputy of the university community from vice-chancellor operations), Ms Sharon Mashau (communications and marketing), Ms Puleng diverse backgrounds participated Letuka, (vice-dean, School of Law) and Ms Annette Lansink (dean: School of Law). The photo in the festivities. was taken during Univen´s Africa Day celebrations.

Officially opening the event, AMENDMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR PROSPECTING RIGHTS HELD BY KWEZI MINING EXPLORATION (PTY) LTD PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS DMR Reference No LP30/5/1/1/2/45PR; LP30/5/1/1/2/46PR; LP30/5/1/1/2/50PR; LP30/5/1/1/2/169PR; LP30/5/1/1/2/170PR. Applicant: Kwezi Mining Exploration (Pty) Ltd Location: The prospecting rights are applicable to the various areas within the Greater Soutpansberg area in the Makhado Local Municipality within the Vhembe District Municipality, Limpopo Province. A map and list of the properties is available in the Background Information Document.

Notice is hereby given in terms Section 102 of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (Act No. 28 of 2002) (“MPRDA”) that the applicant is applying for the amendment of their existing approved Environmental Management Plans to accommodate additional drilling.

The Minister of Mineral Resources have granted approval in respect of the sale of shares by Rio Tinto Minerals Development Limited and Kwezi Mining (Pty) Ltd in both Chapudi Coal (Pty) Ltd and Kwezi Mining & Exploration (Pty) Ltd to Keynote Trading & Investment 108 Pty (Ltd). Keynote is a subsidiary of Coal of Africa Limited, with Rothe Investments as the 26% Black Economic Empowerment shareholder.

Opportunity to participate: Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) are invited to register and provide written comments. I&APs should refer to the reference numbers above, and must provide their comments with their name, contact details (preferred method of notification, e.g. email, post or fax) and an indication of any direct business, financial, personal or other interest which they have in the application to the contact person indicated below by 13 June 2012. A Background Information Document is available on request.

For more information contact: Naledi Development on Tel: (012) 543 9093, Fax: 0862361672; coal.gsp@gmail. com; Carien Joubert , 083 302 0332; Lizinda Grobbelaar , 082 922 2261 , www.naledidev.co.za.

Prof Jannie Zaaiman, deputy vice-chancellor operations, said the university was committed to containing prejudice “which can jeopardise social cohesion on campus and society.” He said in its quest to achieve this, the university has conceptualised a campaign to combat xenophobia and celebrate diversity.

“The campaign concentrates on engaging members of the university community in topical debates and activities. It celebrates the strength which diversity creates for our university,” he added. One of the highlights of

By Ndivhuwo Musetha

“We need skills to run the economy” The youth in Vhembe have appealed to government to equip them with the necessary skills in order for them to run the economy.

This was one of their recommendations during the Vhembe Youth Parliament (VYP) held at the Makwarela Community Hall last Friday.

According to the VYP secretary, Mashudu Tshisikule, the purpose of the event was to debate contemporary issues facing young South Africans and also to create an opportunity for the youth to engage with local, provincial and national government, as well as youth structures such as the National Youth Develop-

ment Agency.

During the sitting, the consultative forums agreed that young people were sidelined in the economic mainstream. Unemployment was identified as one of the biggest challenges, which leads to the youth’s involvement in criminal activities.

“Economic freedom can be attained through the nationalisation of some of the economic sectors,” the VYP said. Another resolution was that young people need an education system that can instill class consciousness and gender equality.

Government should establish cooperatives at local level, they said.

AMENDMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR A PROSPECTING RIGHT HELD BY CHAPUDI COAL (PTY) LTD DMR Reference No LP30/5/1/1/2/676PR Applicant: Chapudi Coal (Pty) Ltd

Notice is hereby given in terms Section 102 of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (Act No. 28 of 2002) (“MPRDA”) that the applicant is applying for the amendment of their existing approved Environmental Management Plans to accommodate additional drilling.

The Minister of Mineral Resources have granted approval in respect of the sale of shares by Rio Tinto Minerals Development Limited and Kwezi Mining (Pty) Ltd in both Chapudi Coal (Pty) Ltd and Kwezi Mining & Exploration (Pty) Ltd to Keynote Trading & Investment 108 Pty (Ltd). Keynote is a subsidiary of Coal of Africa Limited, with Rothe Investments as the 26% Black Economic Empowerment shareholder.

Opportunity to participate: Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) are invited to register and provide written comments. I&APs should refer to the reference numbers above, and must provide their comments with their name, contact details (preferred method of notification, e.g. email, post or fax) and an indication of any direct business, financial, personal or other interest which they have in the application to the contact person indicated below by 13 June 2012. A Background Information Document is available on request.

For more information contact: Naledi Development on Tel: (012) 543 9093, Fax: 0862361672; coal.gsp@gmail. com; Carien Joubert , 083 302 0332; Lizinda Grobbelaar , 082 922 2261, www.naledidev.co.za.

NOTICE OF NEMWA WASTE APPLICATION Notice is given in terms of Section 45 of the National Environmental Management Waste Act (NEMWA) (Act 59 of 2008), of an application submitted to carry out the following listed activities in terms of GN 718 of 3 June 2009: • Category B – Listed Activity 7: The treatment of effluent, wastewater or sewage with an annual throughput capacity of 15 000 cubic metres or more; and • Category B – Listed Activity 11: Construction of facilities for sewage treatment.

Applicant: Coal of Africa Limited Project: Makhado Colliery Waste Water Treatment Plant The proposed Makhado Colliery is an open pit mine which will mine coking coal for the local and export market with a life expectancy of 16 years. The waste water treatment plant is required to treat waste emanating from the offices and the ablution facilities around the mining site. The plant will be situated on the farm Lukin 643 MS, in close proximity to the Makhado processing plant infrastructure.

During construction of the mining infrastructure a temporary treatment plant is required to treat waste water from the construction camp. A second permanent sewage treatment plant is required for treating the waste water during the mining operations. Both plants are sized for 1,000 persons’ capacity. Treatment will be to the General Standard and the treated effluent will be transferred to the raw water storage dams for reuse in the processing facility and/or dust suppression on the mining site haul roads.

All current registered Interested and Affected Parties (IAPs) of the Makhado Colliery Project is automatically also registered for this project. If you have not registered please contact the office below.

Please provide comments or request further information regarding the waste application from Naledi Development: PO Box 13509, Sinoville, Pretoria, 0129 Tel: 012 543 9093 Fax: 012 543 9610 Email: coal.makhadoproject@gmail.com Contact: Lizinda Grobbelaar A copy of the application can be made available on request.

The VYP said there was a need for quality education in order for the youth to produce good results.

“In most cases, young people acquired qualifications which did not meet the demands of the market. Government should consider a wage subsidy to address the lack of education and unemployment in young people,” they said.

The VYP said there should be a balance between theory and practical work in order for skills development to be improved.

They also said internship and learnership should prepare young people for entering the labour market and not just to get practical experience.

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the event was the launch of the Univen International Student Union (UNISU).

This international student organisation will serve as a voice that will advocate the interests of international students.

The audience were entertained by poems by the Univen Poetry Club, while the Univen Dance Club left the audience asking for more with their contemporary dance presentations.

There was also an essay competition for students, and Kholofelo Radingoana emerged as the winner of the competition.

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MAKHADO MUNICIPALITY

Promotion

R100 000 bonus to complete education A woman in Ngulumbi, a deep rural village in Thulamela, who has been unable to complete her education because of a lack of money, will now be able to complete it, thanks to the R100 000 she has won from MTN. Ms Mukundiwa Hope Matshivha (34) was presented with the cheque over the weekend, after winning the Easter Promo Competition, which is run to coincide with the Zion Christian Church’s annual pilgrimage to Moria. “I have dropped out of

my electric engineering course at the Vhembe FET because of a lack of money.

With the money I will be able to continue next year,” said the married mother of three, who added that God had changed her life in a big way. She says she will be an electrical engineer.

“My husband, who is a soldier, brought home the advert for the competition and I bought the starter pack at Pep stores in Thohoyandou.

God saw my need because, after spending only R10, I have

won the money that will change my life,” she said.

The official handover event was attended by representatives of different structures in the village. Ms Mary-Jane Mokatse, regional head of MTN in Limpopo, said the competition was a way of the company’s ploughing back to the community by rewarding loyal customers.

She says they have been encouraged to do more for the community as a result of the constructive way in which Matshivha plans to use her money.

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

VACANCY Become part of the progress of the Makhado Municipality, in a beautiful town at the foot of the Soutpansberg and join a dynamic equal-opportunity Local Government.

Makhado Local Municipality hereby invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill the following position: DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE RE-ADVERTISEMENT: PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT RE-APPLY CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (5 Year Performance Contract) Appointment to this position is on a fixed term employment contract and subject to the signing of a performance contract with the Municipal Council.

Remuneration package: Negotiable Requirements: * B-Comm. Accounting or Auditing Degree* A Post Graduate Degree (Honours) will be an added advantage Responsibilities: * In charge of the Budget and Treasury Office.*Responsible for Management of Revenue and Management of Expenditure.*Responsible for Management of assets of the Municipality.*Must advise the Accounting Officer on the exercise of powers and duties assigned to the Accounting Officer in terms of the Act*Must assist the Accounting Officer in the administration of the Municipality’s bank accounts, and in the preparation of all documentation for audit and in the preparation implementation of the Municipality’s budget* Must advise Senior Managers and other Senior Officials in the exercise of powers and duties assigned to them in terms of Section 78 or delegated to them in terms of Section 79* Must perform duties such as budgeting, accounting, analysis, financial reporting, cash management, supply chain management, financial management, review and other duties as may be delegated by the Accounting Officer to the Chief Financial Officer*Responsible for executing Council Resolutions of the Finance Department* Responsible for implementation of a Tariff Policy, a Rates Policy, a Credit Control and Debt Collection Policy and a Supply Chain Management Policy. (As indicated in the Local Government Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003) NB: ALL SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL GO THROUGH A SECURITY CLEARANCE CHECK. Forward your application on the Council’s prescribed application form with a copy of CV and certified qualifications to the Acting Municipal Manager, Private Bag X2596, LOUIS TRICHARDT, 0920.

Makhado Municipality adhere to the principle of employment equity and also encourages people with disabilities to apply.

For more information contact Ndou T.S. @ 015 519 3218

Lucky Hope Matshivha (second from left) is all smiles as she receives a cheque of R100 000 from representatives of MTN. In the photo are Mary-Jane Mokatso (MTN Limpopo manager), Ms Manoko Mapeka-Northern (regional manager) and Ms Olivia Xivambu (right) who is the retail manager of the company.

By Peter Muthambi

Makoya Multi Media to organise show The Makhado Municipality has decided to appoint Makoya Multi Media to organise the annual Makhado Show. The decision follows months of uncertainty about whether the show would be held this year and who would be tasked with the responsibility to organise it.

According to Makoya’s managing director, Mr Vhahangwele Nicholas Netshifhefhe, his company would like to host a show that is inclusive in terms of race,

religion and ethnicity. “We would like to uplift the economy of the town by engaging people from rural surrounding communities in terms of generating income through the show,” he said. Netshifhefhe said that his company understood the dynamics of the local show and that they were not going to change much but transform it to fit in the 21st century. He said that the show would create a networking platform for aspiring entrepreneurs and

would be a fun-filled event for the whole family this year. “We would like to localize the event by giving priority to locals, ranging from artists to businessmen and -women and also use drawcards,” he said.

The show is to be hosted at the end of July at a date still to be announced. “We will spice up the event with give-aways, traditional performances, international, national and local artists,” concluded Netshifhefhe.

Fixtures

Basel to face Hotspurs in Vodacom clash The affiliates of the Limpopo Stream of the Vodacom Promotional League will play their final league matches this weekend.

Basel FC will host Giyani Hotspurs at the Makwarela Stadium tomorrow afternoon. Basel are

still fresh from a 2-0 victory over Fanang Diatla FC. Hotspurs are not to be underestimated as they are in winning mode of late. They unexpectedly beat Modimolle Aces 4-1 last weekend.

The rest of the matches are:

Phungo All Stars vs Super Eagles; Lephalale Young Killers vs Blue Rocks; The Dolphins vs Dinare FC; Baroka FC vs Mighty FC; Fanang Diatla vs Nobela All Stars; Magezi FC vs Winners Park and Modimolle Aces vs Rospa United.

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Macadamia research symposium in KZN The Southern African Macadamia Growers’ Association (SAMAC) will host its annual Macadamia Research Symposium this year at the Paddock Farmers Club in Paddock, KZN. This event usually draws considerable local and international interest.

The technical manager and research coordinator of SAMAC, Mr Gerhard Nortjé, says the symposium serves as a forum for the sharing of research carried out in orchard practices, pest and disease management and the maintenance of nut quality

after harvest.

“Researchers, growers and processors will get great value from the information shared, but will also establish valuable networks,” he adds.

Some of the SAMAC-funded research projects that will be presented at the symposium are: The Macadamia Stinkbug Control Programme-integrated management of stinkbugs; Determination of appropriate storage protocols for macadamia kernel and development of guidelines for setting sell-by dates; a pilot study to investigate the potential importance of bats as biocontrol

agents suppressing nocturnal flying pests in macadamia orchards as well as a study to verify and determine better irrigation norms and crop factors for better irrigation scheduling.

Nortjé adds that, due to the fact that it is a research symposium, the focus will be on technical research.

“The research projects are selected annually with the idea of addressing the needs of growers on the production of macadamias, but also to be in line with current and future market needs of the Southern African Macadamia Industry,” he says.

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THULAMELA MUNICIPALITY

Thulamela Municipality hereby invites experienced service providers for supply and delivery of office furniture.

Bid documents will be available as from 04 June 2012 between 08h00 and 15h30 upon non-refundable cash payment of R247.00 per document at Procurement office No.02 Thulamela Municipality, Old Agriven Building, Thohoyandou, 0950.

Interested service providers will be expected to submit the prices with the following compulsory requirements: • Original Valid Tax Clearance Certificate Issued by SARS • Company Registration Documents • Proof of updated payments of all the services in the municipality in which the business is registered or the owner of business resides not older than 3 months.

Where possible we also request to be provided with the company profile .

NB: Service providers must submit their BBBEE Verification certificate from verification agency accredited by South African accreditation system (SANAS) or a registered auditor approved by the Independent Regulatory Board (IRBA) or an Accounting Officer as contemplated in the corporation act (CCA) in order to claim preference points.

Bids will be assessed under the provisions of the following Acts and its Regulations: Municipal Finance Management Act, (Act 56 of 2003); Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act 5 of 2000) Supply Chain Management Policy of the municipality in accordance with the specifications and in terms of 80 :20 preferential points system.

Sealed bids must be submitted in envelopes clearly indicating “Bid NO.402/2012 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF MINIBUS AND SEDAN” on the outside and must reach the undersigned by depositing it into the official Bid Box at the front of the main entrance to the Civic Centre, by no later than 11h00 on the 20 June 2012. All Bids received will be opened in public in the Municipality’s Board Room, Civic Centre, Old Agriven Building, Thohoyandou.

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 the submission thereof. Administrative bid enquiries can be made with Ms Mudau P at 015 962 7796 and technical enquiries can be made with Mr Sikhwivhilu N.M at 083 414 0580 Bids which are late, incomplete, unsigned, completed by pencil, sent by telegraph, facsimile , electronically (Fax), or E- mail and without the compulsory requirements will be disqualified.

Thulamela Municipality Civic Centre Old Agriven Building Thohoyandou 0950 MR M.H. MATHIVHA MUNICIPAL MANAGER

LIMPOPO MIRROR

20 1 June 2012

By Kaizer Nengovhela

Lufuno Dagada in full swing during the launch at Christ Worship House.

Chiefs and Stars in local derby Muduluni Young Chiefs will fight for Limpopo Dairy League points when they host Kutama Young Stars tomorrow (Saturday).

The other fixtures for Saturday are: Zamenkomste Liverpool vs LTT Murunwa Academy; Ravele Black Dragons vs Gogobole Bucs; Madombidzha Celtic vs Ravele Highlanders; Maebane Aces United vs Muraleni Young Rebellions; Madodonga Limpopo Professionals vs Madodonga TAB All Stars; Makhitha Iyarunga vs Maisa Rainbow; Manavhela Real Fighters vs Tshikhwani Stone Breakers; Maebane Young Eagles vs Muraleni United; Kutama Cosmos vs Madombidzha Try Again

and Ramahantsha FC vs Midoroni Real Hearts.

Sunday’s fixtures are: Kutama Cosmos vs Zamenkomste Liverpool; Muraleni Young Rebellions vs Ravele Black Dragons; Ramahantsha FC vs Muduluni Young Chiefs; Madodonga TAB All Stars vs Madombidzha Celtic; Muraleni United vs Maebane Aces United; Gogobole Bucs vs Madodonga Limpopo Professionals; Maisa Rainbow vs Manavhela Real Fighters; LTT Murunwa vs Makhitha Iarunga; Midoroni Real Hearts vs Maebane Young Eagles; Madombidzha Try Again vs Kutama Young Stars and Ravele Highlanders vs Tshikhwani Stone Breakers.

By Kaizer Nengovhela

14-1 Victory for Mighty FC Not only did Mighty FC manage to collect maximum points from their Vodacom Promotional League match against The Dolphins at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium last Saturday, but they also registered a controversial score.

The score was 14-1 for Mighty FC when the referee blew the final whistle, a score which none of the soccer fanatics which Limpopo Mirror has interviewed could believe.

When asked to comment on the issue, the league coordinator, Mr Jabulani Ndove, could only say that the report from the match officials confirmed the score as such.

According to Ndove, his office relies on the referee’s report, which in

this instance does not depict anything sinister in the game, emphasizing that all goals were legitimate.

Giyani Hotspurs managed to go back home with a full compliment of points, despite the fact that they were playing away from home. They beat Modimolle Aces 4-1 in Modimolle.

Fanang Diatla gave away league points to Basel FC, when they lost 0-2.

Lephalale Young Killers could not stop Magezi FC from snatching a 1-0 victory and Winners Park beat Dinare FC 2-0 in Modimolle.

Phungo All Stars pushed Rospa All Stars deep into the danger zone for relegation, following their 2-1 victory at the Eltivillas grounds.

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Lufunu Dagada launches new album and DVD Limpopo-born gospel star Lufuno Dagada, who made a name for himself as an anchor for the well-known gospel ensemble, Worship House, took gospel lovers on a musical journey that many will remember for a long time.

This was during the recent launch of his latest album and DVD, Glorius Grace 2012. The launch took place on his home turf, the Christ Worship House Auditorium.

The launch follows Lufuno's much-talked-about debut live recording in Gauteng.

With his energetic dance moves, complemented by his backers and dancers, Lufuno kept lovers of his music on their toes from the first song till the last performance. He also introduced new talent like the dimunitive Shakes Mbedzi, who mesmerised revellers with his fast-tempo dancing.

One of the suprises was when well-known local gospel musician

NOTIFICATION IN TERMS OF SECTION 27(8) (b) and (8) (c) OF THE NATIONAL HERITAGE RESOURCES ACT, NO 25 OF 1999 The South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA) is entrusted in terms of section 27(5) of the National Heritage Resources Act, No 25 of 1999 (the Act) (NHRA) to declare a place with qualities so exceptional that it is of special national significance, to be a national heritage site.

It is the intention of SAHRA to declare Lake Fundudzi Cultural Landscape as a national heritage site.

Before SAHRA may declare a place to be a national heritage site, it must: In terms of section 27(8)(b) of the NHRA, notify the occupier and any other person with a registered interest in the property; In terms of section 27(8)(c) of the NHRA, inform all conservation bodies which have, in terms of section 25(1)(b), registered their interest in a particular heritage site.

The purpose of this advertisement is to broaden the scope and to afford all interested and affected parties of Farm 1341 the opportunity, in accordance with section 27(8)(b)(c), to consider and comment on the proposed notification, the draft contents of which appear below.

DECLARATION OF LAKE FUNDUDZI CULTURAL LANDSCAPE AS A NATIONAL HERITAGE SITE By virtue of the powers vested in the South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA) in terms of section 27(5) of the National Heritage Resources Act, No 25 of 1999 (the Act), SAHRA hereby notifies all interested and affected parties of its intent to declare Lake Fundudzi Cultural Landscape as A NATIONAL HERITAGE SITE. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE The Lake Fundudzi Cultural Landscape is significant because of its idyllic setting, rich history associated with living and sacred heritage. It is a distinctive cultural and natural environment, which remains untouched, unaltered and is authentic in its rural simplicity. Lake Fundudzi is unique because it is the only natural inland lake of Southern Africa.

Its variable water level is dependent on the inflow of three rivers from a catchment of 6000 ha, the Mutale or Mavhidzelele, Godoni or Tshidumbi or Govha and Muiladi Rivers. The lake is the focus of cultural ceremonies, traditions and rituals for the Vhavenda tribe, amongst them the Vhatavhatsindi clan in particular. It is their burial site therefore it has been venerated as a sacred place because it is the home of ancestral spirit of Vhatavhatsindi people (Stayt 1968).

The Vhatavhatsindi people discovered the lake, dating back to the period when their ancestors moved into the present Venda from Zimbabwe. The name “Fundudzi” resulted from a cultural ritual to be observed by anyone approaching the Lake for the first time. Any person visiting the Lake has to bow in a special way “kodola”. The Lake is therefore called “Dzivha Nkodo” the lake were you show respect by bending and remove a hair from your head which is then thrown into the water as a way of saying to the ancestors, we are here. The following elements of living heritage are conducted at the lake and centre on the origin and the special character of the lake and its water Thevhula (annual thanksgiving ritual) and Tshiswavhathu (this is a practice that is conducted after the burial of the members of the royal family).

DESCRIPTION The following property falls within the protected area:

ERF NOS. 1

SITE NAME Lake Fundudzi

OWNER Traditional custodianship

TITLE DEED /

EXTENT 144 ha and the bufferzone

You are hereby requested to furnish Mr. Shawn Berry or Ms. Heather Wares, with your written representations and/or submissions regarding the above draft notification before or on 24 August 2012 at one of the following addresses: By post: SAHRA 111 Harrington Street PO Box 4637, Cape Town 8000 e-mail: sberry@wc.sahra.org.za / hwares@wc.sahra.org.za

Saul Nephawe, accompanied by African Sound, ascended the stage and created quite a stir with his unique dance styles and singing.

When asked why the album was not launched in Gauteng where he is now based, Lufuno was quick to point out that this will always be his home, despite the fame and recognition he is getting outside Limpopo.

Dagada said he decided to use raw talent to give them exposure that they would otherwise not get.

“Shakes is talented, and I wanted to show people that God can use any person, irrespective of disability. He has proved beyond any doubt that he is capable,” he said.

He said his long-term plan was to take his music throughout the country.

“This is not music confined to Limpopo.

We have proved that it is appreciated everywhere.

We will soon be hitting the road Lufuno Dagada kneels down before handing his to promote the album all over the debut solo live recording to his father, Pastor Isaac country,” he said.

Dagada, the leader of Christ Worship House.

NDIVHADZO U YA NGA KHETHEKANYO 27(8) (b) NA (8) (c) YA MULAYO WA ZWIKO ZWA VHUFA ZWA LUSHAKA, MULAYO 25 WA 1999 Dzhendedzi la Zwiko zwa Vhufa la Lushaka la Afrika Tshipembe (SAHRA) lo newa maanda u ya nga khethekanyo 27(5) ya Mulayo wa Zwiko zwa Vhufa wa Lushaka, mulayo 25 wa 1999 (NHRA) a u itela mulevho vhupo vhu re na zwitaluli zwo khetheaho zwi re na vhundeme ho khetheaho kha lushaka, uri hu vhe fhethu ha vhufa ha lushaka.

SAHRA yo diimisela u ta Dzivha Fundudzi sa fhethu ha vhufa ha lushaka.

Phanda ha musi SAHRA i tshi ta vhupo uri vhu vhe fhethu ha vhufa ha lushaka, i tea: U ya nga khethekanyo 27(8)(b) ya NHRA, u divhadza vhadzuli vha henefho khathihi na munwe muthu ane a vha mufaramukovhe o nwaliswaho kha ndaka yeneyo; U ya nga khethekanyo 27(8)(c) ya NHRA, u divhadza madzangano othe a ndondolo ane u ya nga khethekanyo 25(1) (b), a vha vhafaramikovhe vho nwaliswaho fhethu henefho ha vhufa.

Tshipikwa tsha khungedzelo iyi ndi u tandavhudza tshikoupu na u nea vhafaramikovhe vhothe na vhothe vha kwameaho kha Bulasi 1341 tshikhala, u ya nga khethekanyo 27(8)(b)(c), tsha u sedza na u bula vhupfiwa havho nga ha ndivhadzo yo kumedzwaho, ine mvetomveto ya zwifaredzwa zwayo zwa vha afha fhasi.

MULEVHO WA U TA DZIVHA FUNDUDZI SA FHETHU HA VHUFA HA LUSHAKA Nga maanda o hwedzwaho Dzhendedzi la Zwiko zwa Vhufa la Afrika Tshipembe (SAHRA) u ya nga khethekanyo 27(5) ya Mulayo wa Zwiko zwa Vhufa zwa Lushaka, Mulayo 25 wa 1999, SAHRA i divhadza vhafaramikovhe vhothe na vha kwameaho nga ha u toda u ta Dzivha Fundudzi sa FHETHU HA VHUFA HA LUSHAKA. TSHITATAMENNDE TSHA VHUNDEME Dzivha Fundudzi ndi la ndeme nga nwambo wa u khethea ha vhupo vhune la vha khaho, divhazwakale yo pfumaho ya vhufa ha madzulele na zwifho. Ndi vhupo ho khetheaho ha mvelele na mupo, zwi sa athu kwamiwa, u shandukiswa nahone ho teaho nzulele zwayo ya vhupo ha mahayani. Dzivha Fundudzi lo khethea ngauri ndi isha li lothe li wanalaho vhukati ha shango kha Tshipembe ha Afrika. U fhambana ha vhuimo ha madi alo vhu bva kha nyelelongomu ya milambo miraru i bvaho kha vhubvanyelelo ha hekithara dza 6000, milambo ya Mutale kana Mavhidzelele, Godoni kana Tshidumbi kana Govha na Muiladi. Isha ili ndi fhethu ha mishumo ya mvelele, sialala na nyitelatherelo dza Vhavenda, nga maanda Vhatavhatsindi. Ndi mavhidani avho zwenezwoha hupfi ndi zwifhoni ngauri ndi hayani ha vhadzimu vha Vhatavhatsindi (Stayt 1968). Vhatavhatsini vho tumbula isha ili kale kale musi vhomakhulukuku vhavho vha tshi da afha hune namusi hapfi ndi Venda vha tshi bva kha la Zimbabwe. Dzina la “Fundudzi” lo bva kha nyitelatherelo dza mvelele dzine dza tea u itwa nga munwe na munwe a daho afha Ishani lwa u tou thoma. Muthu munwe na munwe ane a dalela isha u tea u kotama o tou kodola. Ndi ngazo isha li tshi vhidzwa upfi “Dzivha Nkodo”, isha line vhathu vha sumbedza thonifho nga u kotama na u tomola luvhudzi thohoni vha lu posa madini sa ndila ya u vhudza vhadzimu uri ri fhano. Zwitenwa zwi tevhelaho zwa vhufa zwi a itiwa ishani nahone zwo disendeka nga vhubvo na zwitaluli zwo khetheaho zwa isha na madi alo zwine zwa vha Thevhula (nyitelatherelo ya nwaha nga nwaha ya u livhuwa) na Tshiswavhathu (hezwi ndi maitele ane a phethiwa nga murahu ha mbulungo ya vhakololo).

THALUTSHEDZO Ndaka i tevhelaho i wela nga fhasi ha vhupo ho tsireledziwaho: NOMBORO YA ERF DZINA LA FHETHU MUNE 1

Dzivha Fundudzi

Vhune ha sialala

LINWALO LA U SUMBEDZA VHUHULWANE VHUNE HA NDAKA / hekithara dza 144 na masakha naho

Vha khou humbelwa u nea Vho-Shawn Berry kana Vho-Heather Wares makumedzwa avho o tou nwalwaho malugana na mvetomveto ya ndivhadzo i re afho ntha hu sa athu swika kana nga la 24/08/2012 kha inwe ya dzidiresi dzi tevhelaho: Nga poswo: SAHRA 111 Harrington Street PO Box 4637, Cape Town 8000 e-mail: sberry@wc.sahra.org.za / hwares@wc.sahra.org.za

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By Kaizer Nengovhela

By Frank Mavhungu

Ray Pillars and Zero Fake promoted to Vodacom league Ray Pillars Football Club and Baobab Zero Fake FC will be campaigning in the Vodacom Promotional League when the activities for the new season start in September.

They finished the SAB inter-regional play-offs in the first and second place respectively.

The promotional play-off matches were played at the Makwarela Stadium over the past weekend.

Ray Pillars and Zero Fake finished the two-day tournament with seven points each, with Pillars leading the pack by virtue of having a good goal

difference. City Pillars were presented with a floating trophy at the end of the tournament.

City Pillars beat Tshifhire Northern Brothers 3-0, Mosesetjane All Stars 4-1, drew 1-1 with Baobab Zero Fake and lost 0-1 to RT Giant Killers to qualify for promotion.

Zero Fake’s way to the Vodacom Promotional League went via RT Giant Killers, whom they walloped 5-0.

Their second victory was against Mosesetjane All Stars, whom they beat 2-1 while they drew

1-1 with City Pillars and lost 2-4 to Tshifhire Northern Brothers.

Tshifhire Northern Brothers finished the tournament in third position with 6 points. RT Giant Killers collected the same number of points in the tournament but they finished the event in the fifth spot because of goal difference.

Mosesetjalene All Stars collected just three points in the tournament. The only match they won was against Tshifhire Northern Brothers, whom they beat 2-1.

Defeat for Rospa Phungo All Stars were too good for Rospa United in their Vodacom League match, when they beat them 2-1 at the Eltivillas grounds on Saturday.

There was a spirit of commitment from both sides throughout the game. Rospa were intimidated by the yellow card that was flashed to their defender, Shonisani Leaka, in the 14th minute. Ivan Mahangwahaya of Stars scored after a scramble within the box in the 20th minute. The score was 1-0 when the referee, Dion Mpumba, blew the half-time whistle.

The second half started at a snail's pace, with both teams struggling to penetrate each other’s defence. Rospa pressed hard in their search for goals.

Stars gained momentum as the game progressed.

It was in the 49th minute when their lethal striker, Lutendo Mulaudzi, missed a fortune.

He shot wide with the keeper, Mxolisi Ncube, well beaten.

Rospa did not lose their fighting spirit although one of their key players, Meshack Maphangule, was red-carded.

Stars introduced the speedy Justice Rasebotse for Charles Melenyane. The introduction of Justice was a clever move; he was everywhere, distributing dangerous passes.

The home team would have had only themselves to blame had they lost the match. They abused countless scoring opportunities in the second half.

Dion Phiri unleashed prematurely instead of moving a few steps towards the keeper.

Justice Rasebotse scored his team’s second goal when he sent a rocket into the roof of the net. Rospa did not press the panic button, despite the fact that their fans were becoming impatient.

Their only goal of came in the 85th minute.

Happy Mahuntshi scored after a scramble in the box.

Patrick Phihlane of Northern Brothers (left) and Jackson Mokoro of Tsepo Ramaremela of Northern Brothers (right) and Eddy Moribe of Ray Pillars fight for possession of the ball.

Ray Pillars fight to win the ball.

By Frank Mavhungu

Brothers start with a bang, but failed to qualify for Vodacom Although they did not qualify for promotion at the end of the tournament, Tshifhire Northern Brothers started the SAB inter-regional playoffs with a bang. They beat their Mopani District counterparts, Baobab Zero Fake, 4-2 at the Makwarela Stadium on Saturday.

Northern Brothers were by far the better side when it came to ball possession. They scored their first goal in the 18th minute. Freedom Letsekga finished off a rebound after the keeper, Steven Ndovela, mishandled the ball, to give his side a 1-0 lead at half time.

Northern Brothers continued to dominate proceedings in the last half. Evans Mosipi headed home, following a corner kick that was taken by Cassius Ramaremela in the 54th minute.

The hosts put the matters beyond doubt six minutes thereafter. Edgar Molewa went loose from the right corner and unleashed a ground cutter from inside the box to make it 3-0. Zero Fake were awarded a penalty after Funzani Musenwa handled the ball within the box. Nicholas Sibanda caused an upset by shooting wide from the spot.

Zero Fake pulled one back through Tommy

Mandlazi. He scored from the corner kick and the ball crossed the goal line untouched. They were awarded another penalty after Cassius Ramaremela handled within the box. Tommu Mandlazi made no mistake from the penalty spot.

Things turned against Zero Fake were when their defender, Nicholas Sibanda, handled the ball within his own danger area. That was a clear penalty for Brothers. Sibanda was given his marching orders, following a continued argument with the referee.

Abel Nkhumeleni scored to bring the full-time score to 4-2.

By Kaizer Nengovhela

Points for Liverpool Although Tshikhwani Stone Breakers dominated the entire game, they finally had to suffer the pain of losing their Limpopo Dairy League match 2-0 against Zamenkomste Liverpool at Zamenkomste on Sunday.

The game was characterised by rough play and the referee flashed four yellow cards in the first half.

The home side blew the trumpet when the game was 25 minutes old. Their opening goal was scored by Tumelo Sinugo. He finished off a rebound after Rudzuni Sikita tried his luck from the edge of the box. The score was 1-0 at half time.

Realising that their diminutive striker Londolani Nevari's fighting spirit was fading with time, Breakers replaced him with Thabiso Mukondeleli in the 60th minute. Khakhu Tshilinga was given his marching orders for using abusive language towards the referee.

A defender of the visitors, Tendani Davhana, handled the ball inside his penalty area and the referee pointed to the white spot. Musandiwa Makhuja scored from the spot to make the score 2-1.

Sport League Logs - Deadline: Tuesday 12:00 No handwritten logs will be accepted The Best Youth Development League U/14 Boys Played Won Draw Lost For Happy Boys 3 3 0 0 11 The Best Real Madrid 3 3 0 0 9 Peace Lovers 2 1 1 0 2 Young Mighty Bucks 3 1 1 1 5 Tzamaya Boys 2 0 0 2 1 Young Barcelona 2 0 0 2 0 Nzama FC 3 0 0 3 0

Against 2 0 0 4 4 4 13

Points 9 9 4 4 0 0 0

The Best Youth Development League U/17 Boys Team Played Won Draw Lost For Tzamaya Boys 3 3 0 0 9 New Balance 3 2 0 1 12 Crazy Boys 3 2 0 1 11 Nzama F.C. 3 2 0 1 10 The Best Real Madrid 3 2 0 1 6 Barcelona FC 3 2 0 1 3 Thengwe Juventus 1 1 0 0 4 Tshitandani Pull Together 1 1 0 0 3 F.C. Magoswi 3 1 0 2 7 Nwalimuhulu F.C. 3 1 0 2 4 Madimbo Chelsea 1 0 1 0 1 Arsenal 1 0 1 0 1 Manngwe F.C. 2 0 0 2 0 Mafukani FC 3 0 0 3 3 Mabila Junior Boys 3 0 0 3 2

Against 1 5 4 5 5 3 2 1 7 4 1 1 2 16 18

Points 9 6 6 6 6 6 3 3 3 3 1 1 0 0 0

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Wesley Mkhari of Zero Fake leaves the pitch Cassius Ramaremela of Northern Brothers is sandwiched by Solly Malatjie (right) and Wesley Mkhari of Zero Fake. after seeing red.

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Dynamos in boardroom Hlungwane best ref in PSL battle for NFD status Dynamos are currently in a boardroom battle in a bid to reclaim their National First Division status. This after the Premier Soccer League (PSL) officially announced last week that the pride of Giyani, together with Atlie FC, have been relegated to the Vodacom Promotional League.

Two days after the announcement, Dynamos and Blackburn Rovers sent complaints to the league.

Both Dynamos and Blackburn Rovers are complaining about the alleged improper registration of players by certain teams.

According to the spokesperson for the PSL, Mr Altaaf Kazi, Rovers’ complaint has to do with a player of Chippa United, who could not be named.

Neither Kazi nor the chairman of Dynamos, Mr Patrick Malabela, was prepared to comment on the contents of the complaint from Dynamos. A source close to the club has, however, told Limpopo Mirror that Dynamos’ complaint is about a player of Bay United and the other one of Carara Kicks, who they allege are not properly registered with their respective teams.

Realising that the league was about to complicate things by allowing the promotional playoff matches to go on before their complaints could be entertained, Dynamos and Blackburn Rovers threatened to take legal action against the league.

That prompted the league to postpone the promotional play-off matches indefinitely. One match had already been played when the league postponed the matches.

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Regardless of the fact that he hails from the “It was an honour for me as it came unexpectdusty village of Homu in Giyani, Mr Victor edly. I had to learn quickly how to tell a player Hlungwane is the top referee of the 2011/2012 to calm down in French (tranqui) and Portuguese PSL season. (tranquilla). I was also honoured to be appointed Hlungwane, a teacher by profession, received as fourth official for the Super Cup final between his award during a ceremony at Gold Reef City Esperance in Tunisia and a team from Morocco in on Sunday evening.

February, where I got my first CAF medal. I also His refereeing career started when the Giyani did the Mbada Diamond Cup semifinal between East Football Association was looking for ref- Dynamos and Platinum FC in Bulawayo.” erees in the early 90s. He said that the senior guys did not volunteer to attend the referee’s course. “It was at a club meeting and I stood up and said, ‘give it to me’. They all laughed as I was only 15 years old and players used to assault referees,” he said. Eventually, no one else was volunteering and they agreed to send him.

During his earlier days, Hlungwane officiated in the Great Northern East Province (now Safa Vhembe) with the likes of Tshikonelo Nekhubvi, Israel Maphaha, Philip Tinyani and Rudzani Mulaudzi. He obtained a sport leader certificate from the National Sport Council in 1997 and a coaching certificate from Safa in 1998. In 2003, he qualified as a referee for the high national certificate for theory soccer laws.

On Sunday evening, Hlungwani received a cheque of R50 000 as Referee of the Year.

“I’m over the moon. As a FIFA/CAF referee, my games will be monitored and it is imperative for me to maintain consistency throughout all the matches,” he said.

Highlights of his career include the MTN Top 8 Cup final between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at the FNB Stadium, as well as a match between Gabon and Brazil in Mr Victor Hlungwane, top PSL referee of the Brazzaville to open the stadium that hosted 2011/12 soccer season, photographed with his trophy the final of the AFCON 2012. and cheque of R50 000.