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Another tavern murder

By Kaizer Nengovhela

provided. “We managed to make a breakthrough and arrested four suspects from Gogobole,” said Mojapelo.

The four suspects, two 16-yearold youths, as well as Livhuwani Ramadzivha (22) and Rudzani Begwa (24) appeared in the Tshilwavhusiku Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday. The case was postponed to 10 January 2020 for further investigation.

Mojapelo urged community members to refrain from engaging in criminal activities. He also encouraged community members to continue working closely with the police. “We are now slowly winning the war against crime in the area. Together, we can,” he added.

A family spokesman, Mr Matome Ramala, said the incident had caught them off-guard.

“It came as a shock to us, having to lose such an intelligent person like him. We are very sad,” he said.

Ramala was overwhelmed with grief and said that the family members have no idea as to what could have happened.

The Tshilwavhusiku SAPS made a breakthrough on Sunday when they arrested four suspects in connection with the murder of a 43-year-old man.

Mr Matamela “Berea” Ramala of Gogobole village in the Sinthumule area was allegedly stabbed to death in a local tavern on Sunday.

Although information regarding the incident is still sketchy, a police report stated that an argument ensued between Ramala and several other men.

The argument allegedly resulted in a fight, during which Matamela was stabbed in the chest under his left arm with a sharp instrument. He died at the scene of the incident.

A spokesperson for the police, Brig Motlafela Mojapelo said that when the police arrived at the scene, the victim was already dead. “He had a big wound under his left arm,” said Mojapelo.

Mojapelo said that the incident occurred at about 02:00 on Sunday morning.

A case of murder was opened, and the The deceased, Mr Matamepolice followed la Ramala. up on the leads

Matamela will be buried on Sunday at Gogobole. The service will start at 06:00.

Not our problem!

Zimbabwean women separated from children after police clamp-down on illegal foreigners

the police cells. they had fled to South Africa in search Sibanda explained that she had been of any form of work to help their fami“It’s not our problem,” Zimbabwean in the country since 2017. The 37-yearlies back at home. mothers were told when they were old Zimbabwean citizen said that she Continues on page 2 arrested last Thursday morning. decided to come to South Africa because They were complaining that they had of the extreme poverty in her home Some of the children whose children at home, waiting for them country. mothers were arrested. Limpopo to return. The mothers formed part At the end of August Mirror visited them on of the group of roughly 40 illegal this year, the United Saturday where they immigrants who were arrested during Nation’s news service were staying with a police operation in Tshikota, next to carried a report stating neighbours in Louis Trichardt. that Zimbabwe was Tshikota.

The law-enforcement teams pounced facing its worst hunger in the early morning hours. The targets crisis in a decade. seem to have been the many undocThe World Food umented foreigners staying in the Programme Tshikota area. Among the arrested were (WFP) reckmothers who claimed they had left their oned that more children in the care of neighbours. than one third of “I really do not know what to do. Pothe rural population lice appeared in numbers while we were in Zimbabwe would waiting for a truck to take us to work be food insecure by on a farm in Levubu. We told them [the October 2019. Half of police] some of us have children, but the country’s populathey merely turned a deaf ear to us. As tion – 7.7 million peousual I had left my 4- and 7-year-old ple – were considered children in the care of a neighbour. to be food insecure, the Now, if they keep us for days, I am wor- WFP said. ried about my children. I cannot burden With the assistance the neighbour for days,” said Collieta of some of the Tshikota Sibanda in a telephonic interview. residents, Limpopo Mirror The interview was last Thursday. phoned some of the peoBy Tuesday, the situation was still ple being detained. Most unchanged and, as far as could be estab- of the mothers speaking lished, Sibanda was still being held at to the newspaper said that

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Spend wisely this festive season, January is only a few weeks away food, transport and others.

“Failure to consider January exMany consumers complain penses before spending during that January is a long month, the festive season will indeed but like many other months, make January feel longer and January also has 31 days. financially stressful,” added “What makes it longer, Legodi. though, is how you spend Legodi warned that reckyour money during the festive less spending over the festive season, says Adv Kedilatile season without due considerLegodi, acting manager of ation of January, which is just education and communicaa few weeks away, may lead tion at the National Credit some consumers directly into Regulator (NCR). the trap of unregistered credit providers informally referred The NCR issued a press to by many as “Abomashonisa”. release last week reminding “Desperation to borrow money consumers that some will in order to cope with January receive their December salaries expenses will make you a target earlier than usual and others of unregistered credit providers will be receiving bonuses. who would usually advertise “Often times, bonuses present a using phrases such as ‘Blackgreat temptation to buy more, listed consumers welcome’, however, consumers are strong- ‘cheap credit’ and often require ly encouraged to draft a budget you to pay a fee before they pay to ensure that they spend what out the alleged approved loan,” they have. Consumers are said Legodi. further encouraged to get into Unregistered credit proa habit of allocating a portion viders, added Legodi, usually of their budget to savings,” said charge excessive interest rates Legodi. and fees that are not in line According to Legodi, conwith the National Credit Act. sumers must remember that They also use unlawful tactics the salary paid in December to collect on their debt such as is the same income that has to retaining consumers’ identity cater for January expenses such documents, bank cards and as school fees, school uniforms, pin numbers, SASSA cards and Consumer education

Young man from Waterval missing

others. “Consumers are advised to only use NCR-registered credit providers and report those that retain their instruments such as bank cards to the NCR”, advised Legodi. He added that consumers should also remember that credit is expensive as it includes interest, monthly service fees, once-off initiation fees, etc. “Spending wisely during the festive season, will alleviate the need for consumers to borrow money in January,” concluded Legodi.

By Tshifhiwa Mukwevho

Below are a few tips for the festive season: * Plan and draw up a list of your needs; * Set a realistic budget for what is on the list; * Prioritise your home loan, rent and school fees. Where possible, pay more; * Buy school uniforms and stationery now when you have money; * Start saving for next year’s projects such as holidays, renovations, studying, retail sales/specials and do not rely on credit for this; and * If you are battling with your debts, contact a registered debt counsellor for assistance.

LEFT: Chief Livhuwa Matsila visited the Hayani hospital last Thursday to spend some time with the mentally ill patients and their families. During the lunch Chief Matsila promised to again donate necessities such as blankets and even a soccer kit to the hospital.

Ntsako Maswanganyi is missing. Picture supplied

The South African Police Service in Waterval are seeking information to locate a Grade 12 learner from Bungeni Mutsweteni Village, after he disappeared while visiting the local shopping complex.

It is alleged that the 19-year-old Ntsako Maswanganyi, a learner at Hluvuka High School, went missing on 9 December at about 18:40.

According to the information provided by the police, Ntsako reportedly told his family that he was going to the nearby shopping complex and never returned home.

The police’s efforts to locate Ntsako at his relatives and close friends were unsuccessful. It was not clear what kind of clothes he was last seen wearing.

People with information can contact Sgt Mthombeni at 015 556 8000 or alternatively the Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or the nearest police station.

“It’s not our problem”, mothers told (From page 1) The arrested claimed the police never took heed that some of the mothers arrested had left children at home.

The Zimbabweans admitted that they did not have the documents required to regularise their stay in the country but said that the food crisis in Zimbabwe had pushed them into this predicament.

Another mother who was very worried about the well-being of her children was the 26-year-old Precious Sibanda.

She had to leave her 2-year-old child with a neighbour.

“My neighbour is under the impression that I will come back later in the day, but now that I am arrested, I am not sure how police will treat the matter. Police should allow us to get our children. We cannot be separated from children,” said Precious. She said that they had informed the police that they had left children behind, but to no avail.

A neighbour who was looking after Collieta Sibanda’s children decided to take them to the police station on Friday, to prove to the police that Collieta had children.

“The police denied the children entry into the station, so I left the children alone at the gate and proceeded to go and meet Collieta. I wanted to find out how I should go about feeding the children, but I

was not given enough time for such a discussion,” claimed the neighbour.

The neighbour said she also came across a lady with a baby that was still being breastfed.

She claimed that after the arrest, the police did not want to give the mother a chance to first feed the child.

On Saturday, Limpopo Mirror visited Tshikota to try and find out what had happened to the children. We found Collieta Sibanda’s husband where he was looking after the children.

After receiving news that his wife had been arrested, he had to rush back home from Polokwane, where he is working.

“This is going to cost me my job. The police are taking their time to settle this matter, and how am I going to convince my employer to approve these self-claimed leave days?” he lamented.

Questions about the arrest and the abandoned children had been sent to the Makhado police’s spokesperson since last Thursday but were not answered. Media enquiries were referred to the provincial spokesperson, Col Moatshe Ngoepe, who in turn referred them to Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo. By Wednesday morning, no reply had been received and as far as could be established, the women were still being held at the Makhado police station’s cells.

A spokesperson for the Zimbabwe Community in South Africa, Bongani Mazwi Mkwananzi, said that allegations that young children were denied an opportunity to be fed were serious. He said international law was clear on breastfeeding.

“The mother should be put in a separate room and be allowed to feed the child,” he said. Mkwananzi added that these were ordinary Zimbabwean people who were trying to make a living and it showed the magnitude of the economic crisis in Zimbabwe.

According to Mkwananzi, when it came to older children, social services needed to be involved and tasked to take care of the minors. He said the undocumented immigrants should be charged within 48 hours and deported, but minors could not be arrested According to Save the Children South Africa, a non-profit organisation, the Children’s Act states that whenever children are without visible means of support, they should be assigned to a designated social worker who needs to assess the current care option. If it places the children at risk of any sort or jeopardises their care, then alternative care options need to be considered for those children. As a matter of general principle, it is always in the best interest of children to be in the care of their parents.

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It is that time of the year we were all waiting for. To most of us, it is the time to rest while enjoying the little that we have saved for the whole year. However, when we enjoy our savings, we should also bear in mind that there is still 2020 that is coming with its own needs and challenges. Let us enjoy our savings with responsibility.

Many of us will be travelling to various parts of the country. Last year during the festive season, we had many fatalities on our roads that had also led to the loss of life.

Most of those fatalities were avoidable. Therefore, it is our joint responsibility to observe the rules of the road while at the same time respecting the rights of other road users. If you are a driver and you feel tired, it is advisable to take a rest and resume your journey when you are refreshed. I urge every road user to be more cautious when using the roads this festive season. Our traffic officers will go out in full force to make sure that everyone is obeying the rules of the road.

Another thing that is bothering us in Musina, especially in rural areas, is stray animals.

We don’t want to hear of any death caused by stray animals in the Musina municipal area

this festive season. Owners must take full responsibility for their animals and look after them safely, so that they do not cause accidents on our roads.

To our learners who have already received results for their final examinations and passed, I commend you for your hard work. Those who didn’t make it should not consider it as the end of the world. Take your failure as another opportunity to learn from your mistakes.

Give it another try, and you will definitely make it. This same applies to the Grade 12 learners who are still to receive their final examination results.

I wish every one of you a happy Christmas and a prosperous 2020.

The mayor of Musina, Cllr Mihloti Muhlope.

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Big walk in Elim against domestic violence

By Tshifhiwa Mukwevho A group of like-minded women, in conjunction with supporting men, held a peaceful march last Thursday to protest against, among others, domestic violence.

The Big Walk Awareness for Victim Empowerment, which was hosted by the Woman2Woman Mirror2Mirror organisation, started at Elim and ended at Waterval, supported by the Bethesda Rehab Centre and the Waterval SAPS. “We are disturbed by the rate of wom-

an abuse cases in our district,” said the organisation’s representative, Ms Nsovo Manganyi. “We aim to make residents aware that gender-based crimes are preventable. We need the message to reach perpetrators loudly and clearly, for them to realise that their actions are wrong and not wanted in society.”

She said that many women who were abused still kept quiet. “With this walk, we wanted to remove the stigma around men’s abuse and empower women not to stay silent but speak out, in order to prevent suicide, depression and substance abuse,” she said.

Manganyi stated that they had planned to start with visiting families of domestic-violence victims to offer them support, such as counselling. “We have not visited any families yet; however, it is our aim next year to go beyond education and empowering,” she said. “We want to support victims by going with them to seek professional help and avail ourselves whenever they need us.”

She stressed the point that men, women and children needed to work hand in glove in order to beat the scourge of domestic violence and gender-based crimes in the communities.

Some of the people who participated in the Big Walk Awareness for Victim Empowerment.

Simon Seoketsi standing next to his house.

Musina family lose everything in fire I noticed smoke coming out of the house,” she said. CommuA family from Matswale Exnity members were quickly on tension 8 in Musina were left the scene, armed with water devastated after their house and buckets and hosepipes, trying to belongings were destroyed in a extinguish the fire. The local fire fire. They are now appealing to brigade was also quick to respond, members of the community to and the fire was put out. assist.

The cause of the fire has not yet been established, but the occuThe four-room RDP house pants suspect faulty electric wires. of Simon Seoketsi and his wife Currently, the couple is accommocaught fire on Sunday afternoon. dated and fed by a neighbour.

The unemployed couple had been The couple are appealing to the living in this house since 2004. public for any kind of donation Seoketsi’s wife was doing that may include food, blankets, laundry outside the house when clothes or furniture. Anyone wishshe smelled smoke. “I called to ing to help can contact Seoketsi at the neighbours for help when 076 194 6625.

By Bernard Chiguvare

Truck with copper hijacked at Musina Crime Police in Musina launched a manhunt over the weekend for three unknown suspects who hijacked a truck that was transporting copper on Friday night, 13 December, at about 19:50.

According to provincial police spokesperson Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo, the truck was travelling from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to Durban. “The incident took place along the N1 road in the Musina policing area next to the weigh bridge, about eight kilometres from Beit Bridge border post,” said Mojapelo.

The driver of the truck was reportedly travelling with his wife when they were allegedly stopped by three men wearing National Traffic Police (NTP) uniforms and using blue lights.

The suspects then forced the couple into the horse’s extra cab and drove with them until they reached the Doreen/Verbaard gravel road, where they were left stranded.

“The police were notified and immediately commenced with investigations. The horse was later found abandoned without the two trailers, along the Venetia road,” said Mojapelo.

“It is good to be recognized and honoured while still alive, and I’m very thankful for my former learners, educators and communities in Tshitungulwane, Manavhela, Mudziafera and Tshilaphala for organizing a function to bid me farewell,” said the former principal of Ratshikhwekhwethe Secondary School, Dr Alphas Mavhivha.

He recently retired after 30 years of service. He was appointed as principal of Ratshikhwekhwethe Secondary in Tshitungulwane village in 1989, and since 1992 the school achieved a higher than 80% matric pass results. A ceremony to bid him farewell was held on Saturday in the Full Gospel Church buildings in Tshitungulwane village and hundreds of people from all corners of Vuwani attended the ceremony, ululating to praise him for the good work done. In our photo, Mavhivha raises his hands up to say goodbye. With him are his wife, Ms Avhazwitami Mavhivha, and one of the organisers of the ceremony, Mr Jeremiah Morovhi (left).

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Gene is unlocking access for next-generation farmers with his father in the township of Soweto, and partly with his This is a story not of a man mother in the family commuwho asked for money, but of nity in Venda. His parents did a man who asked for mentor- not have much money, but their ship and access. He plantemphasis on education saw to ed every tree on his farm, it that they sent Gene (and his watched them grow, and two siblings) to the very best learnt that with farming, a schools they could possibly grassroots beginning truly is afford. the precursor to success.

“It is not about black and Gene Likhanya’s start in life white for me. It is about what was not an atypical one; howev- happens between emerging and er, his is one that is taking an established farmers and players extraordinary path. Born in in the market. Navigating the Venda in 1984, his world was space of exclusion as a new partly growing up while living entrant to farming is difficult.

Understandably so, when compared to those in the big leagues, your fledging operation pales. It is also not necessarily about grant money, but more about access, sharing it, in the form of mentorship, so that the fledglings can also grow. Here is the rub, and it is not just a belief, it is something I can prove: an altruistic attitude to business begets growth in your operation, as well as personal success,” shares Likhanya, CEO of Madimbo Mac’s Pty. Mr Gene Likhanya, CEO of Madimbo Likhanya’s Mac’s Pty. Community builders

level head, self-sufficiency and healthy attitude to risk saw him join the army when his parents were unable to send him to university. Two years working in a peacekeeping capacity for the UN in Burundi taught him valuable lessons that he embodies in life today and afforded him the opportunity to save enough money to self-fund his Bachelor of Commerce degree, majoring in entrepreneurship at the University of Johannesburg. His money also stretched as far as buying his first 2.5 hectares of land in Tshakhuma, Venda.

“Foremost I learnt about timekeeping. Not just being on time, but for its implications: to show up for life and make the very most of the short time we have. Secondly, I developed a deep capacity for empathy.

Envisioning the hardships people in the rest of Africa face Some of the team members contributing to the success of Madimbo Mac’s Pty. buoyed me to make the most of every opportunity that came my way and to practice gratitude Old Mutual during this time, to GFNC values is investing next 40 years and beyond. every day,” comments Likhanya. he and brother had bought in infrastructure and growth In its entirety, the incubator Throughout his studies, togeth- (without any funding or grant of the macadamia industry in initiative employs 37 temer with his brother, he planted money), planted and brought South Africa. The business has porary staff, of which 28 are the 2.5 hectares with macadato full production 10 hectares consistently been at the forefemale. This number increases mia trees. They experimented, of macadamias in one of South front of this for over 30 years. to 50 people when Likhanya’s they sourced trees from all over, Africa’s most impoverished Our mission is to grow the pie, individual project in the same good and bad; they failed beregions - a region that relies not fight for a slice,” says Allen region is taken into account. He fore they succeeded and battled heavily on creation of rural Duncan, CEO of GFNC. also employs nine permanent to access advice and guidance employment.

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“It is not just about ‘upliftment’. Broadening the active agricultural base in South Africa is an imperative - for bottom-line economic output and stability in our country, and frankly, for the future success and growth of our business.

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funding from the SAB Foundation, and a 99-year lease has been agreed with the tribal authorities of the Ha-Mahau region in Venda to develop 45 hectares of macadamias (which will be interplanted with cash and cover crops) over the next two years.

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Portia Ramakavhi laid to rest during an emotional funeral

By Kaizer Nengovhela

Staff from Kutama-Sinthumule Correctional Services donated plates, cups, a steel cabinet and tables to an after-school day-care centre in Tshikota, run by Hilda Munyai.

KSCS extends a helping hand for the children, again on a voluntary basis. She takes care “We cannot be everywhere, of children from the age of 2 but we try to reach needy up to 18 years. people to change their lives,” “This came as a dream and said Dumisani Nzimande, I love doing it. I saw there was director of Kutama-Sinthuneed in helping parents who mule Correctional Services. do not have child minders at home. When I started this Nzimande and other Correc- project in 2016, I was just tional Services officials were looking after the children, handing over donations to an but I noted that the children after-care school in Tshikota needed to be fed. This was a and the Chavani Primary challenge because I had no school two weeks ago. cups or plates,” said Munyai.

The after-school care centre She currently takes care of is run by Hilda Munyai, more than 50 learners per day. who has dedicated her life Munyai expressed her to serving her community. thanks to her sponsors, such as During the day she works as Pick n Pay, Premjee Stores and a volunteer at the Songozwi NTK, who donate food for the Victim Empowerment NPO. young ones. Kutama SinthuAfter 14:00 weekdays, she mule Correctional Services has to make sure she is home donated 100 plates, 100 cups,

By Bernard Chiguvare

a steel cabinet and two tables.

The Chavani Primary School was the second project that received assistance from staff at the correctional service centre. “When I was deployed here, there was a shack-like structure that we used to prepare food for the learners. As a school we wrote to the Kutama Sinthumule Correctional Services, requesting help in constructing a brick kitchen.

It took long for them to come to us, but we are very happy as today we can now prepare the meals in a conducive environment,” said Sharoll Bongani Nkanyane, Chavani Primary School’s principal.

The school caters for Grade 5 to 7 pupils and has an enrolment of 174 learners and six educators.

Ms Portia Ramakavhi (31), a resident of Mutsha, who was stabbed to death at Tshino a fortnight ago, was buried during an emotional funeral at Mutsha on Saturday.

Family members and friends of Ramakavhi could not contain themselves when the coffin arrived at the cemetery and emergency workers had a busy day trying to assist those who fainted.

The funeral was held amidst

calls by residents to the police that they should act decisively against criminals “who have taken the village hostage, or members of the community will take the law into their hands”.

Ramakavhi’s grieving uncle, Mr Khaukanani Mulovhedzi, said they were greatly saddened by the death of a beloved family member. They were, however, consoled by the support they were receiving from the community. He thanked all businesses, donors and community members who, upon hearing of

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the plight of the family, came to their rescue and ensured a dignified funeral.

The Speaker of the Limpopo Legislature, Ms Mavhungu Lufule-Ramakhanya, said that the community had had enough of killings. “We are doing all we can to make people aware of the crimes that are happening in their midst. The police are doing their best to apprehend the criminals, but we seem to be fighting a losing battle, because people prefer to keep quiet.”

She said that the nature of Portia’s death and the way she had been killed had made her put everything aside to come and be with the family and to give them support.

“We are here to give a helping hand and urge you to seek strength from God, who is our Saviour,” she said.

The suspect, Philip Munzhelele (45), appeared in the Vuwani Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday and at the time of our going to press we were still awaiting the outcome from the court.

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Tlalamba gospel show gets bigger and better Tshipani on the move that part of the district is not surprising. I therefore saw A gospel concert that capthe need to create the same tured the Nzhelele area has platform for Nzhelele-based come back with a bang. upcoming stars.”

Now in its third year, the orTlalamba, who single-handganisers of the event have out- edly organises the show done themselves by recruiting without any sponsors, said that all the household names in the he appreciated the support gospel fraternity to converge on he received from his pastors, the iconic El Shaddai Christian Apostle Dr Tshilidzi NetshiCentre on 24 December. tongwe and Pastor Livhuwani The Tlalamba Annual Netshitongwe, for supporting Gospel Festival is organised by his dreams. “They offer their upcoming gospel star Mulalo church for free as well as Vincent Tshamano, affectionmobilising the congregants to ately known as Tlalamba in buy the tickets in numbers,” gospel circles. he said. “Organising a show Born and bred at Tshituni is very expensive. So many village in Nzhelele, Tlalamba things must be paid for, but the said he grew up listening to impressive ticket sales have engospel music from various abled me to cover the majority artists, but very few of them of the costs, otherwise I use my came from Nzhelele. “The idea money to host the event.” of organising this show was The Tlalamba Annual inspired by the need to uplift, Gospel Show has given rise to promote and expose local tala local gospel band called The ent,” Tlalamba explained.

B-Squad. Local artists such as “So many gospel shows are Muleba, Minister Talie, Violet organised in the ThohoyanGingi and Ivy Leswoga had dou area, and that so many their first taste of live perforfamous gospel stars come from mance during this show.

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With VIP tickets already sold out, the hall is expected to be full with gospel lovers who are eager to sing along with Lufuno Phalanndwa, who recently won the SABC Crown Gospel Award for best worship song as well as two Limpopo Gospel Music Awards for best gospel newcomer and best gospel male artist.

Also in the line-up are multi-award-winning artists Thabelo Thavhanyedza, Newie Nthabalala and the pride of Nzhelele, Minister Lombard Matshinge. Completing the star-studded line-up are Palesa Ravele, Tiyani Maluleke, Tsiko Mal, Ndivhaleni Musetha, legends Rapson Rambuwani and Rejoice Mukumela.

Saxophone specialist Buhle Nkosi will spice things up with his silky renditions of the late Mpho Regalo’s iconic sounds.

The starting time is 18:00 and tickets are selling at R100 general seating and R150 for the VIP section, and they are available at the El Shaddai Christian Centre. Tickets will

also be available at the gate.

Tlalamba can be phoned on 082 482 9989.

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Annual Bushvalley festival promises to rock

By Tshifhiwa Mukwevho The festive season will not be a boring time in the areas of Sinthumule, Kutama and Louis Trichardt as artists and fun lovers will descend on Bushvalley Gardens for the second annual Bushvalley Birthday Celebration Festival on 28 December.

Bushvalley Gardens is situated along the Madombidzha/Louis Trichardt road.

The event organiser, Muphandi wa Vhorwine, said that the festival aimed to bring fun lovers together for an evening of musical festivities where a wide range of musicians, comedians and masters of ceremonies would entertain the fans.

“People should rest assured that the artists will give them the best

of their performances,” Muphandi said.

The artists include Zwodwa waBantu, Makhadzi, Ramzee, Prifix, Yellow Mah, Lee'Muvenda, Fizzy, Belafonte, Vhuyie da DJ, Razie Kay, Bocca, Roldee, CeeO, DJ Majozi, VP-Talking, Chipetro, Manlish, DJ Shandu and DJ Owen.

Mr Bundu (Mulalo from Muvhango), Sgora the Comedian, Dukaduka la Vhatobvu, Jay Jay, and Vhasa Madikita Mugaga are the masters of ceremonies.

Tickets are available at Computicket and at the gate at R70 (general), R450 (VIP), cooler bag R50, and ticket prices will increase to R100 at the gate on the evening of the festival.

People interested in the event can call Muphandi on 065 979 2785.

By Tshifhiwa Mukwevho Thetshelesani Tshipani honed his radio skills at the now-defunct Kingdom FM under the leadership of Seth Dagada, who had mentored him into a fully-fledged radio presenter.

“Kingdom FM laid a foundation for me to become the type of a radio personality I wanted to be,” he said. “The experience had prepared me for the present time in the industry.”

Speaking of the “present time” in the industry, Tshipani hosts Sumbandila on Makhado FM at 06:00 to 09:00 on weekdays.

Thetshelesani holds a media studies degree from the University of Venda. He attended Nzwelule Primary School and he matriculated at Ratshikwekwete Secondary School. He had grown up at Tshaulu tshaha Bohwana village, and he later relocated to Ha-Manavhela village in the Vuwani area.

“I fell in love with radio during my varsity days,” he said. “It's something I never thought I had in me or at least thought I was capable of, because I was the quiet type and all I wanted to do was delve into print media.”

He said his love for radio got an injection when he had to do practical sessions at the radio station as part of his media studies programme. “From there the love of radio grew in me,” he said. “What I love most about radio is the way one expresses their true self and being able to connect with listeners and the fun that comes with it.”

He joined Makhado FM early this year after a friend had informed him that the radio station was looking for new and fresh

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radio presenters. “I applied and came for interviews, and a week later I got a call that I had passed the interviews and that I should come and start, with immediate effect,” he said.

He said he adhered to ICASA's rules and regulations, which kept radio practitioners grounded all the time. “As presenters we need to be patient all the time and know how to deal with listeners who are rude or behave otherwise,” Thetshelesani said. “I have a personal motto which keeps me active all the time: 'Go big or go home'. It basically means I am seizing the moment now or never; it's either I do it now or never again. I am a hard worker.”

He loves the South African cultural diversity that made him fall in love with the different languages and people from varied social backgrounds.

“I am sort of a multilingual myself, so being a South African, in simpler terms, is awesome,” he said. “I want to see myself up there in the radio industry – so, just watch this space!”

Christmas message Dear listeners We wish you a Merry Christmas and a productive new year.

As we are approaching the festive season, Nzhelele FM would like to wish you a happy and safe festive season.

We know these are happy days characterised by a lot of fun events and we would like to advise our listeners to be responsible during these days. Do not drink and drive and, most importantly, do not spend more than what you have and be in debt in January.

2019 was a good year to us as a radio station. We received a good response from our listeners as we turned a year old and we also became one of the most-listened-to community radio stations in Vhembe, according to BRCSA stats.

To complement the festive mood, we have also adapted our pro-

grammes to be more entertaining. Most of our shows are now running for four hours, not the usual three hours. We hope you will enjoy our adjusted programmes.

Regards, Nzhelele FM team

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Art & Entertainment Gender-based violence tackled through a true story Tiyiselani wa Bevhula decided to share his experiences through a fictional novel entitled Trapped in love and trash.

“The recurring public discourse in our society is that After experiencing the ‘men are trash’ and the book effects of gender-based outlines the root causes of violence in his family and gender-based violence in childhood upbringing, a fictional way,” Tiyiselani Tiyiselani wa Bevhula (34) said. “The book challenges decided to share his expe- all members of society and riences through a fictional different stakeholders to act novel, entitled Trapped in and fight women abuse belove and trash. fore it ravages our respective He witnessed how his communities.” father’s violent behaviour Trapped in love and trash towards his mother and is a story of love, suffering, siblings almost ruined his betrayal, abuse and the life and those of his siblings. makings of 'trash' and its He says Trapped in love and effects on families as buildtrash is a book that aims ing units of society. The to fight the scourge of gennarrative follows the life of a der-based violence, sexual young boy who witnesses his abuse and other societal ills. father abusing his mother

By Tshifhiwa Mukwevho

Do not miss the Spar Musical Festival

By Mbulaheni Ridovhona The Spar Music Festival is back with a bang this year. The festival will be held at Thohoyandou Babylon Resort on 30 December.

Since 2013, the festival has continued to attract thousands of people.

The event organizer, Sakie Ligudu, said that the event aimed to promote local talent. "We also want to alleviate poverty through

this music festival," Ligudu said.

Some of the artists who will entertain the attendants are Samthing Soweto, Takie Ndou, Makhadzi, Vhuyi The DJ, DJ Lagguga, Colbert Mukwevho, Humbulani Ramagwedzha, DJ Lunatic and Romeo.

The tickets are available at Spar nationwide and the ticket price is R150. For more information, phone Sakie Ligudu on 082 677 7885.

Samthing Soweto.

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and siblings until he sees it as normal. While growing up, he starts to practise what he has seen in the house on his girlfriend until she feels trapped in love and trash.

“The book serves as a clarion call to embark on a journey to fight and win the war against gender-based violence, women and children abuse in line with #16Days of activism,” says the author.

Tiyiselani was inspired to write the book by what happened in his childhood and after losing his brother to a domestic-violence-related death.

Tiyiselani is a media studies graduate who worked as a media analyst, writer, and editor in different media outlets. He is an expert in public relations, digital marketing and promotions.

He is the founder and managing director of Bevhula Media. His love of writing was fuelled by the need to create a knowledgeable society. He has written extensive opinion pieces for leading newspapers and magazines in South Africa.

Trapped in love and trash costs R170 and is available from good book shops or directly from the author.

Tiyiselani is available on Facebook and those interested in his book can reach him on 076 019 5951 or at tiyiselanimathe@gmail.com.

Man In Crisis a blockbuster movie budget of R6.5 million, set for limited cinema exhibition in Man In Crisis is a romantic Limpopo's local cinemas and movie which follows the designated main halls around journey of a Limpopo-born mid-December this year, musician who has to choose before it opens to the rest of between following his South Africa and the world in dreams of becoming an 2020.” international star or coming The hope is that, with back home to Limpopo successful target marketing and continue on his family and distribution, the movie is legacy. guaranteed to be a stand-out The musician character, hit nationally.

Shandu Mmbara, is played Man In Crisis boasts a myrby Lesley Musina whose path iad of experienced stars, such meets that of a beautiful young as Lesley Musina, Millicent woman, Rendani “Rendy” Makhado, Mulalo Mudau, Shai, played by Millicent Israel Makoe, Mukundi MpMakhado. haphuli, Gabriel Temudzani, The film is rated PG, and Mpho Sebeng, Hebron Sigthe storyline communicates wavhulimu, Mutodi Neshehe, the interest of love and cultur- and Mogau Motlhatswi. al integrity which has massive The actors are excited about appeal to youth and older Man In Crisis and they have audience. termed it an “authentic AfriThe movie's executive procan story” that will appeal to a ducer and managing direcwider audience. tor at Dambuwo Tv, Shadie “A film of this nature is Mphaphuli, states that Man In instrumental in the context of Crisis is an original Limpopo African societies and culture story that has a massive appeal where the film practitioners to local audience since it has a across the board, regardless of sense of familiarity regarding which department they repregeography, culture and milieu. sent in the fraternity, [have] “Viewers will be seeing an opportunity to showcase people and places they know, their talent, and practise and culture they identify with, tell their own stories with their and their very own, local-born own narration as opposed stars on the big screen,” he to what used to happen with said. “It is a motion picture people who came from afar produced at an estimated and tried to tell our stories,”

By Tshifhiwa Mukwevho

Gabriel Temudzani said.

“It also changes the dynamics of the game where we are so used to the familiar scenario wherein we stand in front the mirror, we see other people and not ourselves. Through production houses like Dambuwo Tv, we get to bridge that gap, break the stereotype and rewrite the script.”

Another actor, Millicent Makhado, hailed Man In Crisis an original multi-lingual African story that speaks to people about the true life and challenges that they face and create a space of addressing those challenges.

“I enjoyed the storyline because it took me from my comfort zone of my past work,” she said. “It is an interesting, diverse film that afforded me the opportunity to learn from fellow industry colleagues. I hope viewers will enjoy this original movie.”

Shadie is not a novice in the film industry. He has previously worked in the film industry in at least fourteen African countries, five European countries, as well as Brazil, Canada and the USA. As a seasoned broadcaster with SABC, M-Net, SuperSport and Sport 5 in senior and managerial positions, he has also worked as a show runner and a conceptualiser for at least six shows.

Please obey the traffic laws during the festive season The acting general manager of the SABC in Limpopo, Mr Freddy Sadiki, urged residents and visitors to the province to obey the traffic laws and drive in a responsible manner during the festive season.

He called upon all road users to take personal responsibility for their safety on the roads as they travelled to various destinations over the festive season. “Drive safely and always keep the safety of your loved ones and other road users in mind,” he said.

He also wishes the Grade 12 pupils who had written their final exams the best of luck and advised them to be patient and wait for their results.

He also urged the public to keep their homes safe and never leave little children unattended. “That also includes our elderly and acutely disabled persons, who all need to be taken good care of at all times.”

He insisted that communities should consider their safety during the break and mentioned that accidents often occurred after people had consumed alcohol. He said that it was wise for people to look after the spending of their money. “We often hear people crying after the holidays because of reckless spending,” he said.

He referred to the importance of the festive season but added that not only family members and friends felt “this aura and excitement, but also people of other faiths. This is the long weekend that millions of people decide to go home. Millions commute to Limpopo and through Limpopo to neighbouring countries.”

He added that Limpopo would be filled to the brim as it was the home of large faith gatherings. “More than a million people will visit the two Moria churches,” he said.

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The stadium of dreams is taking shape, but very slowly promise, the first phase of the stadium is taking shape. Currently, little more “The hills over there are where we than the groundworks are visible. In did the speed training. You need to the one corner of the site is a completed train when it is hot. The extreme combi-court, one of the four that need conditions cause the lungs to have en- to be built. durance,” explained coach Makonde “We are doing our best to make sure Makhumisane. Makhumisane was re- that it happens,” said Israel Ramambila, ferring to his former athlete, Olympic the project’s liaison officer, during a site silver medallist Mbulaheni Mulaudzi, visit three weeks ago. He explained that who used to train in this mountainous the new stadium will have an eight-lane area. The coach was standing on the synthetic track, surrounding a grass construction site at Muduluni where a field that will cater for sports such as state-of-the-art athletics stadium will rugby and soccer. Another track, adjahopefully be erected soon. cent to the one currently in progress, is In January 2018, the provincial planned and three more multipurpose manager of the National Lotteries Com- courts will be built. These courts will camission (NLC), Mr Matsobane Legodi, ter for sports such as tennis, volleyball, announced that a stadium would be basketball and netball. built at Muduluni to honour the late “The construction work started on Mulaudzi. The NLC will be funding the 1 April [this year] and [the stadium] project to the tune of R15,9 million. was supposed to be completed by end During the sod-turning ceremony, October, but due to challenges such as amidst the dignitaries and politicians, rain it could not be completed,” said Rahe promised that the stadium would be mambila. He added that they had asked completed by the end of June 2018. the NLC for an extension to complete Now, almost two years after the NLC the first phase. “[It is] sitting at 70% representative had made his unrealistic completion,” he said.

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Project Managers from Polokwane to manage the project. The first priority was the environmental impact assessment. A draft basic The stadium project was previously assessment and environmental reported to be the result of a proactive management plan also had to be funding initiative by the NLC, meaning submitted. that the NLC identified it as an importAccording to the revised budget, ant project, then found a co-ordinator to an athletics track and soccer field at run it. The co-ordinator in this case was the stadium will cost just under R11 a Gauteng-based non-profit organisamillion to construct. The basketball, tion (NPO), Mavu Sport Development, netball, tennis and volleyball fields which thus received the R15,9 million will cost R605 000, while NLC grant.

R350 000 has been budgeted for a Mavu’s vision is to promote grassroots fence around the facility. sport. In an interview last year, Mavu’s During a site visit three weeks spokesperson, former South African ago, a lot of activity was taking Football Association President Mr place at Muduluni. Word seemed Kirsten Nematandani, admitted that the to have spread that members of the projected June completion date for the media would be visiting, and everystadium could not be met. He also said one from the local traditional leader that R15,9 million would not be enough to the ward councillor was present. to build the whole facility. For now, only It provided a perfect opportunity to the first phase of the project will likely gauge the interest and expectations be completed, Nematandani suggested. of the local community.

A month ago, Nematandani confirmed that an application to the NLC for more The stadium will change funding had been turned down. our lives Mavu appointed Kone Maweja

An ambitious NLC project

Part of the project team, along with traditional leaders and councillors at the construction site.

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2014, not long after the tragic accident that claimed the life of the sport star, the chairperson of the National Lottery Board, Prof Alfred Nevhutanda, announced that the NLC would finance a sport centre in honour of Mulaudzi. A few months later, in March 2015, the area was visited by former Olympic medallist Hezekiel Sepeng when he launched a programme to identify talent in rural areas. Sepeng mentioned that, before he died, Mulaudzi had had a dream to start a sports academy.

There are many more Mulaudzis

Perhaps the person with the biggest expectations is the legendary athlete’s first coach, Makonde Makhumisane. Makhumisane spotted the young boy, who was more interested in soccer than athletics at that stage. “So, I heard it in my dream, because I am someone with a vision. [I heard] that this was the one who was going to be the world’s “This [sport centre] will keep our number one. I articulated my dream children busy,” said Jane Gabara, to him and the parents. They agreed.

Ward 24’s councillor. She explained ‘Give me one year six months, and I that drug and alcohol abuse among will make him a champion’ [I said], young people was rife. “The young which I did,” said Makhumisane. children are busy with drugs, Mulaudzi’s meteoric rise to fame because they don’t have sport fastarted when he won a gold medal in cilities. It’s a very serious problem,” the African Junior Championships she said. in Tunisia at the age of 19. In 2002, Her words were echoed by the he won a gold medal at the Comrepresentative of the Kutama Tramonwealth Games in Manchester, ditional Council, headman Marius England. His biggest achievement Thwalima. “Children will come was the silver medal in the 800m and practise here. If they are here, final at the Summer Olympics in they are not going to do crime. If 2004 in Athens. He was narrowly they are here, they won’t go to the beaten into second place by Yuriy taverns, drinking liquor,” he said.

Borzakovskiy of Russia, but he beat Thwalima is also the person who the world-renowned Kenyan-born made available the land on which Wilson Kipketer. the stadium is being built. “I heard Makhumisane believes that many that they wanted to build a stadium more Mulaudzis are to be found in this side and I called the traditional the Muduluni area. He also believes council, asking for permission. We that, with proper facilities, these gave them this site. When they are athletes can be given a competitive finished here, the Makhado Muadvantage. “Mulaudzi was used to nicipality must maintain the site,” running on gravel. New athletes will he said. have the advantage of being able to For Ishmael Phuluwa, the train on a proper surface. When they chairperson of the project’s steering go to competitions, they will no loncommittee, community involvement ger be overwhelmed by [unfamiliar] is the key to success. He said that conditions,” he explained. eight local people were employed Makhumisane was confident that when the first combi-courts were no shortage of talent existed among built. When the sub-contractors the young athletes he was training. arrived on the site, more people The new sport centre will give him were employed. “I would say plus what he needs to nurture them into or minus 18 people were employed stardom. “We’re going to hit them thus far,” he said. He was also big. Watch this space … the best is confident that, once the complex coming,” he said. is finished, some permanent jobs For now, however, the Muduluni would be created. community will have to wait patientHowever, the vision of an athlet- ly and hope that funds do not dry ics stadium in Muduluni is already up and that the sports centre will several years old. In November materialize.

The SAPS in Thohoyandou have launched a search for a missing person, the 74-year-old Ms Tshinakaho Nesengani of Muledane Block J. Nesengani was last seen by her daughter on 2 December at around 06:20. She is short in stature, slender and brown in complexion.

No one knows the type of clothing she was wearing at the time of her disappearance. The police are calling on members of the public who may have any information that can assist in locating Ms Nesengani to contact Const Shudufhadzo Sivhaga on 072 424 6288.

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Frank Tshisikule laid to rest at Mbaleni cemetery Tshililo.

He started his primary educaThe father of a well-known regtion at Maniini. From there he gae artist, Khakhathi Tshisikule, went to Phaswana, where he did was laid to rest at Mbaleni ceme- his standard five. He later went to tery on Sunday morning.

Gauteng, where he worked in PreMr Ndwakhulu Frank Tshisiku- toria and other places before he le (77) passed away on December came back home where he worked 10 after suffering from liver cancer at Vendaland Bakery in Sibasa. for a long time.

In 1986, he was employed as a The funeral service was attend- painter by the Department of Pubed by people from different walks lic Works. He worked there until of life. These included soccer in 2003, when he retired. boss David Thidiela, politician He is survived by his wife, Thinawanga MamTshavhungwe, three ba, businessman children, Khakhathi, Khuthadzo MuLutendo and Thuso, lovhedzi, motivational three grandchildren speaker Humbelani and three great-grandNetshandama and children. many artists.

Khakhathi described Tshisikule senior his late father as a was born on 16 July disciplinarian who 1942, at Mbaleni loved his family. “I can village. He is the son describe my father as a of the late Joseph perfect and clean man Tshisikule and Hangwho produced and left The late Frank wani Tshisikule. His behind a community other siblings are two Tshisikule. Photo leader, myself,” said supplied. sisters, Edzisani and Khakhathi proudly.

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Photographed after the funeral ceremony at the tombstone of the late Frank Tshisikule are, from left to right, his widow, Tshavhungwe, sons Khakhathi and Thuso, and daughter, Lutendo.

The Louis Trichardt Memorial Hospital staff, photographed with their awards.

Awards for dedicated staff at LTT Memorial

By Kaizer Nengovhela Dedicated workers of the Louis Trichardt Memorial Hospital received certificates and trophies in recognition of their hard work during an excellence awards ceremony held at the Louis Trichardt Show Grounds last Friday.

During the event, employees received awards in different categories. The categories included finance, nurses, doctors, housekeeping, clinical services, maintenance, information and records.

The chairperson of the hospital board, Ms Princess Makhado, said that the ceremony was considered to pay tribute to workers who displayed dedication and motivation.

The guest speaker, Cllr David Davhana from Makhado Municipality, said that the awards were given because of evidence of providing quality services to the patients. “Employees are rewarded based on what the patients perceive as good quality at the hospital. These include accessibility to care, good communication with patients, safety, comfort and prevention of clinical errors.”

According to the hospital’s acting chief executive officer, Ms Khensani Ramaru, they want to acknowledge employees who have put extra

effort into their duties.

She said that in a profession often marred by disillusionment, poor resources and negative publicity, some nurses still managed to

uphold their ethics.

When receiving her award, the overall winner, Ms Goodness Makatu, said that it was indeed a very special day for her.

Photographed during the ceremony are, from left to right, Gilbert Muofhe, Princess Makhado, Letty Ramaru, Goodness Makatu, Merlyn Manzere, Meriam Mphara, Constance Raulinga and Cllr David Davhana.

Residents live in fear of roaming elephants Residents of Sigonde village under the jurisdiction of the Musina Municipality are on high alert as three elephants are roaming around their homes.

One of the three elephants

was shot by rangers last Wednesday and at the time of our going to press, the other two were still at large.

A member of the community, Mr Oscar Manyuwa, said that elephants wandering in the streets had struck fear in the hearts of resi-

dents. He said they had seen an elephant moving along the streets three weeks ago. He said that anyone who saw an elephant should immediately call the authorities. “They must not try to be heroes, because the animal is probably hungry and dangerous,” said

Manyuwa.

He said that the animals could have escaped from the Kruger National Park or Zimbabwe.

Ms Eunice Munungufhala said that an elephant had destroyed her family’s fence.

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“The stadium no longer honours the legacy of our Lesley Manyathela”

By Kaizer Nengovhela

Top learners from the Zwavhudi learning centre in Tshirennzheni fhasi ha Musanda were recently awarded certificates as part of motivating them. In our photograph (back row) is the school owner, Bishop Obert Phaswana, along with Mrs Dorah Vele, Ntsundeni Lusunzi, the school principal Mrs Mulalo Phaswana, Lucas Khwerana and Fransina Dagada. In the front row are the Top 6 learners. From left o right are Rotondwa Tshiswaise, Vele Tshedza, Rolivhuwa Mukhuvha, Rotondwa Luvhengo, Mulalo Budeli and Mukhethwa Sidimela.

The mother of the late Bafana Bafana striker and former Orlando Pirates player Lesley “Slow Poison” Manyathela is upset with the state of the Musina stadium that was named after her son. She asked that the stadium be renamed, because it does not honour the memory of her son.

Manyathela died in a car accident 16 years ago. The stadium in Musina was named after him to honour his legacy.

In the past few years, however,

the stadium has become the target of vandals. The fence collapsed and the entrance gate was damaged. Just about all the windows of the dressing rooms are broken and the once grassy pitch is now only an open piece of gravel.

Ms Gladys Manyathela said that after the stadium was named after her son the government had promised to take care of it. The stadium was supposed to be a tool that would help in producing more soccer stars in the Musina area.

In the past, Musina had produced soccer stars such

as Lesedi “TT” Kapinga and Khuliso Mudau, who played for Black Leopards. Ms Manyathela blamed the local municipality for neglecting the stadium.

“I need this stadium to be renamed or called by another name, not my son’s name,” she said.

The spokesperson for the Musina Municipality, Mr Wilson Dzebu, said that the municipality had budgeted R1 million to renovate the stadium.

He appealed to community members not to vandalise the property and to protect the stadium.

Stars and Happy Boys in a draw ministrators League match at the Tshisaulu Mmbengeni Kone grounds on Sunday.

After losing 1-2 to Gwamasenga United The game was played at a see-saw pace, with Brothers at the Gwamasenga grounds the pre- the teams creating and wasting scoring opporvious day, Cobra Stars rectified some of their tunities. mistakes and held their neighbours, Duthuni The visitors from Duthuni came close to Happy Boys, to a 2-2 draw in their MMK Adscoring in the ninth minute. Their lethal striker, Pfunzo Ratshili, received a neat pass from Tshifhiwa Mphadzha within the penalty box. He chose to unleash aimlessly, however. The ball went astray, much to the fans’ disappointment.

Happy Boys did not lose hope; instead, they continued to play like a team, with their midfielders creating some dangerous moves from the middle of the park. Their efforts were finally rewarded when Tshifhiwa Mphadzha, the team’s captain, went loose from the left corner and beat the keeper.

The goal seemed to be an insult to the home side. They took the game to the visitors and in the 28th minute they found the equalizer. Nditsheni Manthakha beat the keeper with a half volley from a free kick.

Happy Boys lost their original fighting spirit towards the end of the first half after Cobra Stars took the lead in the 40th minute. Masha Athituwi Makhada of Cobra Stars kicks the ball while Unarine Mukwevho of Happy Boys Masutha headed home, following a corner kick

by Ndamulelo Maphangwa. tackles him from behind.

Both sides effected two changes in the last half. The referee, Mr TR Ndwammbi, flashed only one yellow card in the game. Mpho Mushavhanamadi of Happy Boys tackled Mishumo Mathoho the rough way and Ndwammbi was quick to flash yellow. Unarine “Kabila” Mukwevho scored the Boys’ equalizer in the dying minutes of the game.

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Fabulous prizes in MTG Makonde tournament

By Frank Mavhungu

Sixteen teams from Makonde and the surrounding areas will be engaged in the MTG Makonde Annual Soccer Tournament from this weekend.

The tournament was officially launched during a ceremony at the Makonde Home Defenders grounds last Saturday.

The draw for the last 16 matches was conducted during the ceremony. Four matches will be played tomorrow, Saturday, and four on Sunday.

All matches will be played at the Makonde Home Defenders grounds.

Tomorrow’s fixtures are Makonde FC vs TP Mazembe, Shadani Dangerous Scorpions vs MT Green Mambas, Makonde Young Tigers vs Khubvi Peace Makers and Musasenda Big 5 vs Mukula Jamaican Stars.

The following matches will be played on Sunday: Mudaswali United Brothers vs Tswera Hot Chilies, Khubvi Dangerous Darkies vs Matangari Rising Stars, Matangari High Aims vs Muhuyu Copper Stars and Makonde Home Defenders vs Makonde Youth FC. According to one of the organisers of the tournament, Mr Madambini Maswine, the champions will receive R5 000 and a soccer kit. The runners-up will take home R2 500 and soccer kit. Teams booted out in the semi-final stage will each receive R1 150. Teams that will kiss the tournament goodbye in the top-eight stage will each receive R700 while the remaining teams will be presented with a consolation prize of R100.

The quarterfinal matches will be played next Thursday, 26 December, while the semi-finals and final will be played on Saturday, 28 December.

The dilapidated Manyathela stadium.

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By Kaizer Nengovhela Mpheni Home Defenders were simply too strong for Muraleni Young Rebellion when they beat them 2-1 in a SAFA Vhembe MMK Administrators league match at Muraleni last Sunday.

Lucky Buasi scored the first goal of his team from the penalty spot. The second goal of

Defenders was scored by Thuso Mbau, who received a wellcooked pass from Emmanuel Mphephu. The only goal of Rebellion was scored by Ipfi Ramuedzisi.

“I am really proud of these boys. They really worked hard as a team throughout the match. We had two tactical approaches that I believe we applied well,” said Defenders’ coach, Mr Vhutshilo Phu-

ravhathu. “We knew what we had to do if we were to achieve something in this match. We are now looking forward to our upcoming match,” he said.

The manager of Young Rebellion, Mr Chadwick Raliphada, said that the team must work hard on rectifying their mistakes as they prepared for their next match “It is about us now and what we want to do,” he said.

Eight teams in Phumudzo matches

By Kaizer Nengovhela Eight teams will participate in the Phumudzo Manenzhe Foundation Soccer Challenge in Sinthumule.

The tournament will take place on 21 and the final will be played on 26 December at the Madombidzha Arsenal grounds.

Phumudzo Manenzhe is a former Orlando Pirates striker and SABC TV sports commentator.

Mr Trinity Tshivhula, secretary of the organising team, stated that identifying future stars’ talent at grassroots level was important. He applauded

Manenzhe for helping to identify the talent of the region’s youth and added that the youth of this region should be proud of their talent.

Manenzhe said he was a proud supporter of local football development. He said that Vhembe was a region rich in talent and “I have over the years seen some talented Limpopo soccer players being unearthed from this province”.

He said that his foundation was committed to local football development.

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Tshidino the new communication and marketing manager for TTM

By Tshifhiwa Mukwevho Celebrated musician, events management officer and arts promoter Tshidino Ndou has just been appointed the communication and marketing manager for Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila FC (TTM).

The football club had recently recruited Tshidino for the post and he accepted the offer. He was appointed with

effect from 12 December.

“I accepted the offer when the president of TTM, Mr Masala Mulaudzi, broke the news that the management had taken a decision to hire me to head the club’s branding, communication and marketing department which became vacant when Mr Livhuwani Madzuhe joined JDR Stars,” said Tshidino.

He has already met with the coach, Mr Henric Vladislav,

TTM’s head coach, Henric Vladislav (right), and its communication manager, Tshidino Ndou.

and the players. He stated that making TTM one of the highly supported National First Division (NFD) clubs in the country was among the highlights of his plans.

“I want to relaunch all our supporter branches in Limpopo and Gauteng,” he said.

“The club will also unveil its website very soon.”

The TTM structure is: Masala Mulaudzi (president), Humbulani Mphephu (chairperson), Sello Chokoe (chief executive officer), Heric Vladislav (head coach), Lucky Nelukau (assistant coach), Ricardo Miriri (team manager), Wisani Nemuremelane (physio), Chris Mulaudzi (logistics and transport), Tshidino Ndou (communication and marketing), Vhahangwele Madzivhandila (social media officer ) and Nemukula Dowelani (head of security).

Mulaudzi lauded Tshidino for his great communication and marketing skills that will help the team. He pointed out that being a brand ambassador was a challenging role that required discipline and commitment and added that Tshidino had all those attributes.

Netball games for festive season

By Tshifhiwa Mukwevho A group of netball teams in the Kutama and Sinthumule areas decided to come up with a plan to keep young girls busy with sports this festive season and during the long holidays.

“We are hosting these matches in different villages within the Kutama and Sinthumule areas during the remainder of

this year,” said Cllr Mavhimbi Mashamba. “We would like to extend our invitation to any other interested netball clubs within the Makhado municipal area to contact us.”

The first matches were played at Magau village on Saturday and the netball teams that played are Madombidzha Celtic Netball Club, Magau Netball Club, and The Other Venue (Zamenkomste).

One of the girls, Khuthadzo Thovhakale, of Magau Netball Club, said that the girls accepted the opportunity to play netball during the festive season with both hands. “The matches will not only keep us busy, but we get to exercise, have fun and socialise with other like-minded girls,” she said.

Those interested in this project can contact Cllr Mashamba on 079 054 7247.

Musangwe competition at Tshifudi

By Kaizer Nengovhela The residents of Vhembe and surrounding areas will be able to attend a musangwe (traditional boxing) tournament at Tshifudi Dipeni this festive season.

It started last Saturday and will continue until the first week of January.

Mr Tshilidzi “Poison” Ndevana, president of musangwe, said that they had decided to stage a tournament at Tshifudi after realizing that people were thirsty for more action. “This is our indigenous traditional sport which we must preserve.”

He added that the fights “were started by our ancestors and they are approved by local traditional leaders”.

The fights are attended by men, and women can only sell items such as mageu and food at a distance. “This is part of our culture, and as Africans we will continue to pride ourselves on our heritage.”

According to Ndevana, musangwe has more to it than meets the eye. “This is a sport that teaches respect among men. Boys are prepared for their future roles here, and we are also ensuring that the sport and our culture do not fade away,” he said.

He said they wanted to see the sport grow, but they did not have the resources to promote it. “Most of our fighters have the potential to make it in boxing and we are encouraging them to follow boxing and not end up only as unpaid fighters.

There is a lot of money in boxing. We are hopeful that we will soon produce a champion from this area,” he said.

Volunteers are randomly chosen from two teams to fight until one of them is either

knocked out or surrenders. “I don’t fear anybody. I believe in fighting with an opponent or enemy until he conquers me, or I conquer him,” said one of the fighters, Tshinandala Tshikundamango.

One of the boxers, No hurry, will be in action again, after taking a break for three years.

Matsa All Stars crowned as the new KFC Pre-Season Cup champions

By Tshifhiwa Mukwevho Matsa All Stars were crowned the KFC Pre-Season Cup 2019/2020 champions after they beat Mudimeli Bombers 3-1 in the final match.

All matches, including the final, were held at the Gadabi Grounds at Ha-Mandiwana village in the Nzhelele area, on 15 and16 December.

Matsa All Stars’ coach, Mr Nthabeliseni Maphaha, expressed his appreciation for the effort and commitment Mamu Community Development had

shown for the teams in the Nzhelele area. “We had won because of our early preparations, and we are confident that we will come back to the soccer field for next year’s games with more strength and energy to defend our cup,” Maphaha said.

“We achieved our goal and vision of creating a space for socialising and interaction among our men through soccer, and also awarding the deserving teams with cash prizes and football materials,” said Mamu Community Development’s general secretary, Mr

Jafter Mamugudubi. “We are therefore very grateful to all sponsors who supported us in this project and are looking forward to a more successful tournament again. Congratulations to Matsa All Stars!”

Matsa All Stars received R10 000, 23 medals, a soccer kit, a trophy and football equipment. Mudimeli Bombers received R2 000 and a soccer kit.

Matanda Juventus and Monaco Rangers also received R2 000 each. The other participating teams received consolatory cash prizes.

Madombidzha Celtic Netball Club, Magau Netball Club, and The Other Venue (Zamenkomste) played friendly games last Saturday.

Teams are ready for the challenge

By Kaizer Nengovhela

Mr Elvis “Parks” Phathela.

The seventh annual Sinthumule& Kutama soccer and netball challenge was launched during a ceremony at Benny’s Care in Tshiozwi last Saturday.

The tournament is organised by Sinthumule and Kutama Community Sport Development and caters for 48 teams around Vhembe.

The matches will be played on 21, 22, 26 and 29 December at different venues. The finals will be played on 1 of January 2020 at the Ravele ground.

Mr Elvis Phathela, spokesperson for Sinthumule and Kutama Community Sport Development, expressed his

appreciation towards the sponsors. “Despite the difficult economic conditions, we still find companies that are prepared to share their takings and support sport,” he added.

The winner of the competition will receive R20 000, a floating trophy, soccer kit and gold medals, while the runners-up will receive R8 000, soccer kit and silver medals. The team that will finish in the third place will go home with R5 000 and bronze medals and the team in fourth position will receive R 4 000.

The teams that do not qualify for the finals will also receive money prizes.

Mr Jafter Mamugudubi of Mamu Development (first from right) and Mr Walter Shonisani of the Collins Sebola Group (second from right) present the cup to the winning team’s captain, Mbavhalelo Murulana. Photo supplied.

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The university is looking for Board members who collectively possess the following skills set: • Corporate governance • Business acumen • Legal background • Human resources • Knowledge of the higher education sector • Thorough knowledge of the socio-political and economic environment.

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The appointee should: • Have a BSC Degree / National Diploma in Engineering • Have a Government Certificate of Competency • Have an Executive Management Leadership Development Programme or equivalent • Have professional registration with ECSA • Have more than 15 years’ experience in a related role, of which 7 should have been at a senior management level or experience in a functional area (preferably mining environment) • Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk based medical examination at the relevant Sibanye Stillwater Occupational Health Centre Key performance areas: • Drive and participates actively in the formulating and reviewing overall long-term strategies for the Engineering function by identifying the short, medium and long term needs in support of long-term strategic direction of the organisation • Provide Engineering expertise and advise Executive Management on strategic issues within the scope of the Engineering function that could impact on business • Interpret Sibanye Stillwater business and Engineering strategies and plans for the company in order to translate into the vision, strategic and operational plans for the Engineering function • Ensure Engineering strategic and operational plans are executed in all operations; and engineering audits conducted frequently in the Engineering function from a corporate perspective • Analyse benchmarked figures in order to highlight long term cost effective opportunities, make recommendations to the company based on these figures and results • Investigate business implications of medium and long term planning using knowledge of pure theory and knowledge of current trends and developments to devise or modify new or existing procedures and systems • Keeps abreast of latest developments, innovations and technologies nationally with an emphasis on engineering aspects, by means of liaising with other mining houses and research organizations, and by representing the Company at industry level • Identify and evaluate opportunities and synergies both inside and outside current mine areas • Set goals, establish priorities, manage resource, and develop concepts and approaches, review projects progress and results and make management decisions • Overseer, direct and evaluate engineering programs, plans and criteria for a variety of activities and ensure alignment to business needs • Provides leadership in terms of strategic integration and alignment, specialist advice and guidance and the creation of a strong Engineering culture by conducting regular engagements with teams • Assess skills, Manage career planning, training and development of the Engineering teams on an ongoing basis by identifying short and long-term skills/training needs in relation to anticipated departmental and business requirements • Participates in the selection of consulting engineers, oversees and reviews their work product • Manage stakeholders and/or acts as a liaison between agencies or work unit and other agencies, work units, organizations, suppliers, etc • Consults and/or negotiates regularly with other corporate functions to achieve outcomes favourable to the discipline or the resolution of issues that affect the discipline or its people, to enhance the image of the Engineering function

MINE MANAGER (E-LOWER)

Call for nominations / applications to serve on the Board of UIGC The University of Venda is calling for nominations and applications for five (5) members to serve on the Board of its commercial entity the UIGC. The university has established a commercial entity that should contribute towards its third stream income. The company (UIGC) is governed by a Board of Directors appointed by the University Council. The term of the Board is five years starting from 2020.

The appointee should: • Hold a relevant/ valid tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering • Have a Mine Managers Certificate of Competency • Have more than 15 years’ experience in an Mining related role, of which 10 should have been at a senior management level or experience in a functional/specialist area • Have experience in the relevant current Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental legislation, regulations as well as to the workplace principles applicable to SHE • Have experience in QMS • Have experience in the relevant Mining legislation • Have distinguished himself/herself as a specialist in the field • Exhibit good insight / knowledge of mining economics, marketing, legal, socio-political and other factors influencing the discipline and industry • Be efficient and creative in order to add value to, and achieve both service excellence and business objectives within a dynamic and robust environment • Be a self- starter and work with limited supervision to ensure expedited completion of processes • Demonstrate excellent verbal and written English communication skills • Pay attention to detail, and have a meticulous and well-organized work method • Display strong analytical, problem solving and presentation abilities • Be diplomatic yet assertive, with excellent reporting competencies • Have unquestionable integrity and work ethic • Be a team player, but show resourcefulness and leadership abilities in producing deadline-driven results • Have a sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office and appropriate information systems • Be willing to work extended hours, handle high volume work load and travel as required • Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination at a relevant Sibanye Occupational Health Centre • Professional registration.

Key performance areas: • Development of a strategy and implementation and action plan for the Underground Operations in consultation with the Leadership teams • Lead the Mining Operations to ensure safe, profitable and cost effective mining of ore reserves, according to an agreed plan and the development of new ore reserves to maintain a profitable production rate in order to ensure the sustainability of the Operation • Instill a culture of SHE leadership within the Underground Operations in line with organizational objectives • Manage Quality Management System for the Underground Operations • Lead and manage high level risk assessments and appropriate action plans for Underground Operations • Development of a strategy and implementation and action plan for the Underground Operations in consultation with the Leadership teams • Lead the Mining Operations to ensure safe, profitable and cost effective mining of ore reserves, according to an agreed plan and the development of new ore reserves to maintain a profitable production rate in order to ensure the sustainability of the Operation • Instill a culture of SHE leadership within the Underground Operations in line with organizational objectives • Manage Quality Management System for the Underground Operations • Lead and manage high level risk assessments and appropriate action plans for Underground Operations

VICE PRESIDENT ENGINEERING (E-UPPER)

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Arrangements for viewing the applica�on documenta�on can be made available by contac�ng the Controller of Petroleum Products by; Tel: 0676482448 or Email: nemaoraninduvho @gmail.com Any objec�ons to the issuing of a licence in respect of this applica�on, which must clearly quote the applica�on number above, must be lodged with the Controller of Petroleum Products within a period of twenty (20) working days from the date of publica�on of this no�ce. Such objec�ons must be lodged at the following Physical or Postal Address: PHYSICAL ADDRESS: The Controller of Petroleum Products. Department of Energy, 18A Landdros Mare Street, Polokwane POSTAL ADDRESS: The Controller of Petroleum Products. Department of Energy. Private Bag X9712 Polokwane 0700

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The appointee should: • Mining degree/diploma and/or Mine Managers Certificate of Competence • Blasting Certificate • Be in possession of a relevant Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency (Metalliferous Mines) • At least five years mining experience at metalliferous mines • Have good interpersonal and motivational skills • Be in possession of a valid driver’s license • Be diplomatic yet assertive, with excellent reporting competencies • Computer literate • Have unquestionable integrity and work ethic • Demonstrate excellent verbal and written English communication skills • Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination at the relevant Sibanye Stillwater occupational health centre. Advantegous: • Post-graduate qualification in Business Management will lend an added advantage • 10 to 12 years Operational Management in metalliferous mines • Exceptional safety record • Above average production performance record in either a conventional or trackless mining environment • Command of financial management • Instilling sound employee relations within groups of employees • Good medium and long term planning skills Key performance areas: • Ensuring legal compliance • Optimising production performance • Liaison with and alignment of service departments • The drive of continuous safety awareness throughout area of responsibility • Ensure compliance with safety standards guidelines, policies and procedures • Carry the legal appointment in terms of Section 3.1 of the Mine Health and Safety Act No. 29 of 1996 NB: Kindly note that HR personnel at the operations should assist internal applicants to apply should they need assistance.

Interested parties should visit our website to apply: www.careers.sibanyestillwater.com Enquiries: Human Resources Portia Leotwane, tel. (014) 495-2543 Closing date: 3 January 2020

Applications accompanied by a detailed CV should be submitted via email to singo.mpho@univen.ac.za www.humanjobs.co.za

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

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Applications are hereby invited from suitable qualified candidates for vacant positions in Makhado Local Municipality OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER 1x SECRETARY: MUNICIPAL MANAGER Ref: (5/3/4/9/36) Salary Scale: R289 799.25 – R320 039.22 per annum (post level 08) Requirements: *Grade 12 or Secretarial Diploma qualifications *At least two years’ experience in Office Administration *Incumbent should have an extensive experience and in–depth knowledge and experience in Local government *Computer literacy Key Performance Area:*Provide a secretariat service to the Municipal Manager in making all arrangements for meetings, notification, venue, refreshments, stationery, presentation aids and taking of minutes *Planning and organizing the workflow from the Municipal Manager Office * Scheduling, confirming and updating the diary of the and indicating priority/urgent meetings which must be attended *Write requisition – and order documents for payment of accommodation and travelling arrangements *Perform general administrative and related duties Key Competences: *Time management *Communication Skills *Typing skills *Report writing Skills *Interpersonal skills. *Honesty and Integrity, *able to work under pressure and abnormal working hours OFFICE OF THE MAYOR & SPECIAL PROGRAMMES DIVISION 1x CHAUFFER OFFICE OF THE MAYOR Ref: (5/3/4/7/33) Salary Scale: R289 799.25 – R320 039.22 per annum plus fixed overtime and clothing allowance (post level 08) Requirements: *Grade 10 or NQF Level 2 *Code B drivers licence *Two (2) years driving experience *Ability to read and write *Must be able to communicate in English and two other official languages Key Performance Area: Transport Mayor, councillors and officials and goods as authorised by supervisor *Execute safe driving techniques and protection of the Mayor *Do proper planning of routes *Honesty and Integrity *Able to work under pressure abnormal working hours *Healthy and physically fit Key Competences: *Time management *Communication Skills *Typing skills *Report writing Skills *Interpersonal skills *Honesty and Integrity *Able to work under pressure abnormal working hours *Self -discipline and interpersonal skills 1x SECRETARY: OFFICE OF THE MAYOR Ref: (5/3/4/1/5) Salary Scale: R289 799.25 – R320 039.22 per annum (post level 08) Requirements: *Grade 12 or Secretarial Diploma qualifications *At least two years’ experience in Office Administration *Incumbent should have an extensive experience and in–depth knowledge and experience in Local government *Computer literacy Key Performance Area:*Provide a secretariat service to the Mayor in making all arrangements for meetings, notification, venue, refreshments, stationery, presentation aids and taking of minutes *Planning and organizing the workflow from the Mayor Office * Scheduling, confirming and updating the diary of the Mayor and indicating priority/urgent meetings which must be attended *Write requisition – and order documents for payment of accommodation and travelling arrangements *Perform general administrative and related duties Key Competences: *Time management *Communication Skills *Typing skills *Report writing Skills *Interpersonal skills. *Honesty and Integrity, *able to work under pressure and abnormal working hours DEPARTMENT: CORPORATE SERVICES 1x COORDINATOR: TRANSVERSAL SERVICES Ref: (5/3/4/2/63) Salary Scale: R320 855.39 – R362 077.34 per annum plus (post level 07) Requirements: *Grade 12 or NQF Level 4. *Computer literate. *Valid Code B drivers Licence. *Minimum two years applicable experience.

Key Performance Area: *Coordinate Bathopele activities and complaints management *Ensure that suggestion books and boxes are monitored *Monitoring and evaluation of service delivery complaints *Compile database of complaints *Arrange Bathopele workshops and Road-show *Establish formal links with our Regional Offices and relevant organizations within and outside our Municipality *Monitoring municipal service standards *Conduct customer satisfaction survey *Compilation of reports Key Competences: *Time management *Communication Skills *Report writing Skills *Interpersonal skills *Honesty and Integrity *Self -discipline and interpersonal skills INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ICT TECHNICIAN (Ref: 5/3/4/9/25) Salary Scale: R320 855.39 – R362 077.34 per annum (Post level 07) Requirements:*Grade 12. *National Diploma in Information Technology or Equivalent qualifications. *Qualification in A+, N+ and MCSE (Microsoft Certificate Systems Administrator) will be an added advantage. *A minimum of 2 years relevant experience. *A valid Code B drivers Licence.

Key Performance Area: *Perform day to day operations of ICT support to users. *Implement of regular housekeeping. *Installation and configuration of software. *Maintain updates of ICT assets, month and day to day administration and troubleshooting, communication skills.

Key Competencies: *Good communication skills. *Attention to details.

Key Performance Area: *Personally supervise the cleaning of all offices, community halls and public toilets.*Control and co-ordinate the use of all community Hall after Hours.*Manage and control consumables.*Overall control of all equipment’s.*Control and supervise service workers. *Good communication skills.

Key Competences: *Time management. *Communication Skills *Report writing Skills *Interpersonal skills *Honesty and Integrity. *Able to work under pressure *Self -discipline and interpersonal skills *Healthy and physically fit 1 x PHOTOCOPIER OPERATOR Ref: (5/3/4/9/22) Salary Scale: R181 168.70 – R201 269.24 (post level 11) Requirements:*Grade 10 or NQF Level 2 *Min 1 years of relevant experience in photocopying environment * Photocopying Operators Certificate will be added advantage.

Key Performance Area: *Photocopying of official and confidential documents *Assist with central filling functions and opening of files/ filing of correspondence/ archiving/ bar coding and scanning in and out of files *Ms Office Skills. *Must be self-motivated, organized, and willing to learn. *Ability to work independently and under pressure *Willing to work after hours and weekends.

Key Competences: *Time management *Communication Skills *Typing skills *Report writing Skills *Interpersonal skills *Honesty and Integrity *Able to work under pressure *Self -discipline and interpersonal skills * Driving skills *Healthy and physically fit 1 x MESSENGER: Ref: (5/3/4/9/12) Salary Scale: R128 728.70 – R143 611.03 per annum (post level 14) Requirements: *Grade 10 or NQF Level 2 *Must be able to communicate in English and other two official languages prevalent in the municipal area *A Valid Code B Drivers’ license Key Performance Area: *Duplicate documents *Deliver internal/ external correspondence *Deliver documents of Council and its Committees to councillors and officials *Assist with all duties generic to Registry Offices Key Competences: *Time management *Communication Skills *Typing skills *Report writing Skills *Interpersonal skills *Honesty and Integrity *Able to work under pressure *Self -discipline and interpersonal skills * Driving skills *Healthy and physically fit DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES LICENSING (Makhado) 1 x CASHIER E-NATIS REF: (5/3/4/7/46) Salary Scale: R243 952.53 – R282 668.64 per annum (post level - 09) Requirements: *Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 *Relevant post school qualification e g Diploma/ E-natis user * Key Performance Area: *Responsible for changeover of driver’s licenses and professional driver permit on computer to the card type licenses *Posting and listing of application forms to prodiba *Responsible for the daily cashing up of the income generated *Issuing and filing of learners licenses, drivers licenses, certificate of fitness, professional drivers permits, roadworthy certificates, instructors registration certificates, operators certificates, temporary and special permits and registration licensing Key Competences: *Time management *Communication Skills *Typing skills *Report writing Skills *Interpersonal skills *Honesty and Integrity, *Able to work under pressure abnormal working hours *Self -discipline and interpersonal skills *To be able to work with money *Healthy and physically fit 2x CLERK ADMINISTRATION Ref: (5/3/4/7/52) Salary Scale: R289 799.25 – R320 039.60 per annum (post level 08) Requirements:*Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 *Computer Literacy * Minimum 2 years relevant experience Key Performance Area:*Plans and manages activities of the office, by Analysing activities, information in terms of service delivery, Law enforcement activities and needs of internal customers and other statistics *Making recommendations to supervisor in terms of changes to current service delivery or need for new services * Updates personal records and filling system *Handles all correspondence regarding all events and complaints *Photo copying of all correspondence documentation *See that filing is up to date *Verifying and determining problems and enquiries *Educating public on how applications are done regarding taxi applications, events, nuisance, escorts business applications are processed Key Competences: *Time management *Communication Skills *Typing skills *Report writing Skills *Interpersonal skills. *Honesty and Integrity, *Able to work under pressure *Self -discipline and interpersonal skills PROTECTION SERVICES 1x SECRETARY: DIRECTOR COMMUNITY SERVICES Ref: (5/3/4/7/47) Salary Scale: R289 799.25 – R320 039.22 per annum (post level 08)

1x SECRETARY: DIRECTOR CORPORATE SERVICES Ref: (5/3/4/4/52)

Requirements: *Grade 12 or Secretarial Diploma qualifications *At least two years’ experience in Office Administration *Incumbent should have an extensive experience and in–depth knowledge and experience in Local government *Computer literacy Key Performance Area:*Provide a secretariat service to the Director Community Services in making all arrangements for meetings, notification, venue, refreshments, stationery, presentation aids and taking of minutes *Planning and organizing the workflow from the Director Community Services Office * Scheduling, confirming and updating the diary of the Mayor and indicating priority/urgent meetings which must be attended *Write requisition – and order documents for payment of accommodation and travelling arrangements *Perform general administrative and related duties Key Competences: *Time management *Communication Skills *Typing skills *Report writing Skills *Interpersonal skills. *Honesty and Integrity, *able to work under pressure and abnormal working hours

Salary Scale: R289 799.25 – R320 039.22 per annum (post level 08)

6x TRAFFIC OFFICERS Ref: (5/3/4/7/28)

Requirements: *Grade 12 or Secretarial Diploma qualifications *At least two years’ experience in Office Administration *Incumbent should have an extensive experience and in–depth knowledge and experience in Local government *Computer literacy Key Performance Area:*Provide a secretariat service to the Director Corporate Services in making all arrangements for meetings, notification, venue, refreshments, stationery, presentation aids and taking of minutes *Planning and organizing the workflow from the Director Corporate Services * Scheduling, confirming and updating the diary of the Mayor and indicating priority/urgent meetings which must be attended *Write requisition – and order documents for payment of accommodation and travelling arrangements *Perform general administrative and related duties.

Key Competences: *Time management *Communication Skills *Typing skills *Report writing Skills *Interpersonal skills. *Honesty and Integrity, *able to work under pressure and abnormal working hours

Salary Scale: R289 799.25 – R320 039.22 per annum (post level 08)

HUMAN RESOURCES

1x ADMIN CLERK Ref: (5/3/4/2/50)

Requirements:*Grade 12 *Basic Diploma for Traffic Officers *Diploma as examiner for driving licenses or examiner of motor vehicles will be a strong recommendation *At least 2 years’ experience in this field *valid code B driver’s license Key Performance Area:*Law enforcement *Emergency support services *serving of summons to offences to offenders *conduct scholar patrol and other related campaigns Key Competences: *Knowledge of local languages *Good communication skills *Ability to ensure compliance to the by-laws, road traffic and all related regulations *Healthy and physically fit PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, CEMENTRIES, SPORTS, ART AND CULTURE 1 x TRACTOR DRIVER: Ref: (5/3/4/4/21)

Key Performance Area:* Perform all duties related to Human Resource office.*Keeping registers and accurate filling of documents i.e SP files and vacancy files. *Sound of Office administration. *Photo copying of all correspondence documentation Key Competences: *Time management *Communication Skills *Typing skills *Report writing Skills *Interpersonal skills. *Honesty and Integrity.

Salary scale: R128 728.70 – R143 611 03 per annum (Post level 14) Requirements: Grade 8 or NQF Level 1 *Code C1 Driver’s licence +PrDP with 2 years’ experience Key Performance Area: * To drive tractor with a trailer unit to ensure rubble is collected and to ensure work is done and remove rubble by tractor/trailer unit in an environmental friendly manner *To collect rubble and transport workers between the depots, pre-determined rubble collection routes and the tip site *To maintain the allocated machines on a daily basis, by ensure rubble is collected and supervise workers/loaders to ensure work is done *Ensure safe and correct work sequences Key Competences: *Time management *Communication Skills *Typing skills *Report writing Skills *Interpersonal skills *Honesty and Integrity, *Able to work under pressure *Self -discipline and interpersonal skills *Healthy and physically fit

RECORDS MANAGEMENT

DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET & FINANCIAL REPORTING

1x CARETAKER CIVIC CENTRE Ref: (5/3/4/2/26)

BUDGET DIVISION

Salary scale: R206 315.91- R233 586.19 per annum (Post level 10)

1x SECRETARY: CHIEF FINACIAL OFFICER Ref: (5/3/4/3/112)

Requirements: *Grade 10 or NQF Level 2 with 2 years relevant experience *Driver’s License Code C1.

Salary Scale: R289 799.25 – R320 039.22 per annum (post level 08)

Salary Scale: R289 799.25 – R320 039.22 per annum (post level 08) Requirements: *Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 *At least two years’ experience in Office Administration *Computer literacy

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

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Applications are hereby invited from suitable qualified candidates for vacant positions in Makhado Local Municipality Continues from previous page Requirements: *Grade 12 or Secretarial Diploma qualifications *At least two years’ experience in Office Administration *Incumbent should have an extensive experience and in–depth knowledge and experience in Local government *Computer literacy Key Performance Area:*Provide a secretariat service to the Chief Financial Officer in making all arrangements for meetings, notification, venue, refreshments, stationery, presentation aids and taking of minutes *Planning and organizing the workflow from the Chief Financial Officer Office * Scheduling, confirming and updating the diary of the and indicating priority/urgent meetings which must be attended *Write requisition – and order documents for payment of accommodation and travelling arrangements *Perform general administrative and related duties Key Competences: *Time management *Communication Skills *Typing skills *Report writing Skills *Interpersonal skills. *Honesty and Integrity, *able to work under pressure and abnormal working hours

Requirements: *Grade 10 or NQF Level 2 with 2 years relevant experience *Driver’s License Code C1 with PrDP Key Performance Area: *Performs driver activities using a vehicle or truck to ensure the transporting of machinery, equipment and people to and from the workplace * Observing and/or participating in the loading/offloading sequences of material and equipment and correcting deviations from safety procedures *Supervises General Workers *Supervises different works. *To operate a heavy vehicle or other specialized machines. *Ensure safe and correct work sequences Key Competences: *Time management. *Communication Skills. *Able to work under pressure *Self -discipline and interpersonal skills. *Healthy and physically fit. *Basic knowledge of safety requirements.

REVENUE DIVISION

Requirements: *Grade 10 or NQF Level 2 with 2 years relevant experience *A Valid code C1 Driver’s License with PrDP

1x SENIOR ADMIN CLERK Ref: (5/3/4/3/11)

Key Performance Area: *Receiving instructions from the Foreman to establish details of tasks (heavy mechanical plant – Dozer & TLB) *Inspecting safety devices, controls, lubricant levels, etc on vehicles/heavy plant and reports defects to the Foreman *Observing and/or participating in the loading/offloading sequences of material and equipment and correcting deviations from safety procedures *Supervises general workers *The ability to operate a heavy vehicle or other specialized machine Key Competences: *Time management *Communication Skills *Report writing Skills *Interpersonal skills *Honesty and Integrity, *Able to work under pressure *Self -discipline and interpersonal skills *Healthy and physically fit

Salary Scale: R320 855.39 – R362 077.34 per annum (Post level 07) Requirements: *Grade 12 with accounting or NQF Level 4. *Computer Literacy. * 2 Year’s relevant experience.

Key Performance Area: *Implementing council’s credit control policy for overdue debtors accounts, *Checking that overdue accounts have been identified on the arrears listing generated. *Checking that demand letters have been issued on the disconnection list and general account arrears.*Comparing cut-off list with debtor information on computer programme to prevent duplication on cut-off list.*Checking that disconnection of service or restriction of service instructions has been carried out. *Attending to debtor queries, whether personally or telephonically.*Ensuring that customers receive quality service and queries are dealt with satisfactorily.

Key Competences: *Time management *Communication Skills. *Report writing Skills *Negotiation skills. *Honesty and Integrity. *Must be able to work accurately and methodical.

1 X ELECTRICITY VENDORS:TSHIOZWI PAY POINT Ref: (5/3/4/3/82) Salary Scale: R181 168.70 – R201 269.24 per annum (Post level 11) Requirements: *Grade 10 or NQF Level 4 qualifications *1 years’ relevant experience *Computer Literacy. *Attach proof of no criminal record regarding criminal offences with an element of dishonesty Key Performance Area: *Revenue collection *Selling of prepaid electricity *Processing bank payments transaction *Daily banking and filling of daily receipts *Safe handling of cash.

Key Competences: *Time management *Communication Skills *Typing skills *Report writing Skills *Interpersonal skills *Honesty and Integrity, *Able to work under pressure *Self -discipline and interpersonal skills. *Healthy and physically fit SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT DIVISION 2 x ADMIN CLERK (STORES) Ref: (5/3/4/3/45) Salary Scale: R289 799.25 – R320 039.22 per annum (post level 08) Requirements:*Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 with Accounting/Bookkeeping *At least one year related experience. *Computer literate.

Key Performance Area:* Receive stock from suppliers and do quality control on all materials received. *Mark all assets received at stores and updates electronic system. *Receive and store purchased material until delivered or collected. *Ensure rotation of stock. *Lock up stores at the end of the day and perform safety control of stores keys when on standby. *perform stock check in order to verify stock *Ensure safe keeping of ordered stock Key Competences: *Time management *Communication Skills *Typing skills *Report writing Skills *Interpersonal skills. *Honesty and Integrity, *Able to work under pressure *Self -discipline and interpersonal skills 3 x ADMIN CLERK (SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT) Ref: (5/3/4/3/20) Salary Scale: R289 799.25 – R320 039.60 per annum (post level 08) Requirements:*Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 with Accounting/Bookkeeping *At least one year relevant experience *Computer literate.

Key Performance Area:*Organize briefing and site inspection sessions and make presentation to prospective bidders. *Publishing results of successful bidders on the municipal website. *Provide secretariat services to Bid Committees *Compilation of Bid documents Key Competences: *Time management *Communication Skills *Typing skills *Report writing Skills *Interpersonal skills *Honesty and Integrity, *Able to work under pressure *Self -discipline and interpersonal skills DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL SERVICES CIVIL ENGINEERING: ROADS & STORMWATER 2x SECRETARY: DIRECTOR TECHNICAL SERVICES Ref: (5/3/4/5/31) Salary Scale: R289 799.25 – R320 039.22 per annum (post level 08) Requirements: *Grade 12 or Secretarial Diploma qualifications *At least two years’ experience in Office Administration *Incumbent should have an extensive experience and in–depth knowledge and experience in Local government *Computer literacy Key Performance Area:*Provide a secretariat service to the Director Technical Services in making all arrangements for meetings, notification, venue, refreshments, stationery, presentation aids and taking of minutes *Planning and organizing the workflow from the Director Technical Services Office * Scheduling, confirming and updating the diary of the and indicating priority/urgent meetings which must be attended *Write requisition – and order documents for payment of accommodation and travelling arrangements *Perform general administrative and related duties Key Competences: *Time management *Communication Skills *Typing skills *Report writing Skills *Interpersonal skills. *Honesty and Integrity, *able to work under pressure and abnormal working hours 4x ARTISAN ASSISTANT Ref: (5/3/4/4/29) Salary scale: R181 168.70 – R201 269.24 per annum (Post level 11) Requirements: **Grade 10 or NQF Level 2. *At least one (1) years relevant Key Performance Area: Ordering paintings (correct code). Painting masonery capentry or steel works. Working as a team leader/supervisor. Repair all carpentry and joinery work. Repair roof structures, doors, windows, built in cupboards and roof leaks. Working as a team leader/supervisor.

Key Competences: *Time management *Communication Skills *Interpersonal skills *Able to work under pressure 1x CLERK: CIVIL ENGINEERING Ref: (5/3/4/4/2) Salary scale: R289 799.25 – R320 039.60 per annum (Post level 8) Requirements: *Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 with 1 year relevant experience Key Performance Area: *Receives and deals with incoming and outgoing correspondence.*Performs all mail related duties.*Maintenance of filling system of the department.*Arrange all travelling & accommodation for the Manager Civil Engineering services & staff in the Civil Services Division. *Sorts, files and retrieves documents, minutes and agenda. *Keep manager civil engineering services diary up to date. *Arranges refreshments for meetings. *Receiving guest, visitors and public in person and directing them to relevant employee in same or other departments.

Key Competences: *Time management. *Communication Skills. *Report writing Skills. *Interpersonal skills. *Able to work under pressure abnormal working hours *Self -discipline and interpersonal skills.

1 x TRUCK DRIVER Ref: (5/3/4/4/1) Salary scale: R206 315.91- R233 586.19 per annum (Post level 10)

2 x PLANTS OPERATOR Ref: (5/3/4/4/19) Salary scale: R206 315.91- R233 586.19 per annum (Post level 10)

1 x TEAM LEADER /DRIVER SIDEWALKS MAINTENANCE REF: (5/3/4/4/12) Salary Scale: R206 315.91- R233 586.19 per annum (post level 10) Requirements: * Grade 10 or NQF Level 2 *A Valid Code C1 Driver’s License with PrDP *At least 2 year’s relevant experience Key Performance Area:* Road Maintenance Work/Waste and Parks Management *Implement procedure, system and controls to regulate specific work sequences and general practices/processes as dictated to in Occupational Health and Safety Act *Ensure safe /and incorrect work sequences and deviations from laid down practices/regulations are identified and rectified, minimizing the threat of injury to persons, damage to property and /or the risk of diseases/sicknesses through degradation of the environment *Supervision of staff Key Competences *Time management *Communication Skills *Report writing Skills *Interpersonal skills *Honesty and Integrity, *Able to work under pressure *Self -discipline and interpersonal skills *Healthy and physically fit 1 x TRACTOR DRIVER: Ref: (5/3/4/4/21) Salary scale: R128 728.70 – R143 611.03 per annum (Post level 14) Requirements: Grade 8 or NQF Level 1 *Code C1 Driver’s licence +PrDP with 2 years’ experience Key Performance Area: * To drive tractor with a trailer unit to ensure rubble is collected and to ensure work is done and remove rubble by tractor/trailer unit in an environmental friendly manner *To collect rubble and transport workers between the depots, pre-determined rubble collection routes and the tip site *To maintain the allocated machines on a daily basis, by ensure rubble is collected and supervise workers/loaders to ensure work is done *The ability to operate without direct supervision from time to time Key Competences: *Time management *Communication Skills *Report writing Skills *Interpersonal skills. *Honesty and Integrity, *Able to work under pressure *Self -discipline and interpersonal skills *Healthy and physically fit 1x ASSISTANT WELDER Ref: (5/3/4/4/52) Salary Scale R181 168.70 – R201 269.24 per annum (post level 11) Requirements: *Grade 10 or NQF Level 2 or Certificate in Welding. *At least one (1) years relevant experience Key Performance Area:*Operating safety working equipment’s and applying safety practice at work while performing his/her duties* Welding spare parts in various directions: flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead, etc * Igniting flame or striking an arc while welding or performing other electricity-related work to weld part of a metal structure.

Key Competences: *Time management *Communication Skills *Interpersonal skills. *Honesty and Integrity, *Able to work under pressure *Self -discipline and interpersonal skills. *Healthy and physically fit.

MECHANICAL WORKSHOP 1x WELDER Ref: (5/3/4/5/20) Salary Scale: R320 855.39 – R362 077.34 per annum (post level 07) Requirements: *Grade 10 or NQF Level 2 *N3 certificate-qualified welder with trade certificate in welding *At least two (2) years relevant experience *A Valid Code B driver’s license Key Performance Area:*Operating safety working equipment’s and applying safety practice at work while performing his/her duties* Welding spare parts in various directions: flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead, etc. * Igniting flame or striking an arc while welding or performing other electricity-related work to weld part of a metal structure Key Competences: *Time management *Communication Skills *Typing skills *Report writing Skills *Interpersonal skills *Honesty and Integrity, *Able to work under pressure *Self -discipline and interpersonal skills *Healthy and physically fit.

1 x MECHANIC DIESEL Ref: (5/3/4/5/49) Salary Scale: R320 855.39 – R362 077.34 per annum (post level 07) Requirements: *Grade 10 or NQF Level 2 *N3 certificate with trade certificate *Qualified Artisan in Diesel mechanic *Code C1 drivers licence. *Minimum 2 years relevant experience in diesel driven motor vehicles as well as Heavy Duty Plant s’ machinery Key Performance Area:*To perform maintenance and repairs on council fleet, by Co-ordinates activities and sequences associated with maintaining the functionality of petrol/ diesel driven Mechanical Plant and vehicles *Checking the status of hydraulic driven mechanisms and communicating any malfunction to the immediate supervisor *Checking oil levels, electronic components and breaking devices and/ or replacing defective parts *Flushing water systems and replacing anti-coolants *Removing and replacing gaskets, seals, v-belts and bearings and, setting/ adjusting brakes, carburettor, etc, tuning engine and aligning/ balancing tyres to manufactures specification *Cleaning and/ or replacing air, oil and dust filters and/ or replacing hose clamps, screws and protective covers *Driving and testing vehicles to assess operating functionality and safety * Attend to all breakdowns, from hydraulics mechanical, electrical, accidents Key Competences: *Time management *Communication Skills *Typing skills *Report writing Skills *Interpersonal skills *Honesty and Integrity, *Able to work under pressure *Self -discipline and interpersonal skills *Healthy and physically fit 1x MECHANIC: LIGHT PETROL VEHICLE Ref: (5/3/4/5/43) Salary Scale: R320 855.39 – R362 077.34 per annum (post level 07) Requirements: *Grade 10 or NQF Level 2 *N3 certificate with trade certificate *Qualified Artisan in Light Petrol vehicle mechanic *Code C1 drivers licence. *Minimum 2 years relevant experience in Petrol driven motor vehicles.

Key Performance Area:*To perform maintenance and repairs on council fleet, by Co-ordinates activities and sequences associated with maintaining the functionality of petrol driven Mechanical Plant and vehicles *Checking the status of hydraulic driven mechanisms and communicating any malfunction to the immediate supervisor *Checking oil levels, electronic components and breaking devices and/ or replacing defective parts *Flushing water systems and replacing anti-coolants *Removing and replacing gaskets, seals, v-belts and bearings and, setting/ adjusting brakes, carburettor, etc, tuning engine and aligning/ balancing tyres to manufactures specification *Cleaning and/ or replacing air, oil and dust filters and/ or replacing hose clamps, screws and protective covers *Driving and testing vehicles to assess operating functionality and safety * Attend to all breakdowns, from hydraulics mechanical, electrical, accidents Key Competences: *Time management *Communication Skills *Typing skills *Report writing Skills *Interpersonal skills *Honesty and Integrity, *Able to work under pressure *Self -discipline and interpersonal skills *Healthy and physically fit.

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Applications are hereby invited from suitable qualified candidates for vacant positions in Makhado Local Municipality Continues from previous page ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (MAINTENANCE & OPERATION) 1 x BOILER MAKER Ref: 5/3/4/5/20 Salary Scale: R320 855.39 – R362 077.34 per annum (Post level 07) Requirements: *Grade 10/N3 Qualified Artisan or relevant qualification & Code C1 driver’s license with PrDP. *First Aid Level 1. *Basic knowledge of an electrical workshop environment with welding experience will be added advantage.

Key Performance Area: *Assist in manufacturing : cross arms, meter box/kiosks stands, dressing transformers, re-closer brackets, fencing, transformers structures, street light brackets, tool boxes.*Assisting with all welding works.*Crane truck driving and operating (rigging). *Assisting with Gas cutting works. *Repairs of ladder racks, bull bars, tow bars and canopies of vehicles.

Key Competences: *Operating power tools and workshop power machines. *Honesty and Integrity. *Able to work under pressure. *Self –discipline, Healthy and physically fit. *To work overtime and standby duties.

2 x GENERAL WORKMAN Ref: (5/3/4/4/53) Salary Scale: R206 315.91- R233 586.19 per annum (Post level 10) Requirements: *Grade 10, N3 Electrical & Valid Code C1 driver’s license with PrDP *ORHVS 1-4 & 7 *Basic knowledge of electricity *Able to lead and work in a team Key Performance Area: *To give supervisory instructions to the lower staff prior and during performance of duties *Uphold correct safety and performance levels during performance of duties *Carry out functional inspections prior to utilazation of new assets *Assisting electrician in electrical installations of buildings * Perform any other related duties as instructed by supervisor Key Competences: *Time management *Communication Skills *Typing skills *Report writing Skills *Interpersonal skills *Honesty and Integrity, *Able to work under pressure *Self -discipline and interpersonal skills *Healthy and physically fit 7 x ARTISAN ASSISTANT Ref: (5/3/4/5/42)

storm water drainage maintenance activities by: *Driving and manoeuvring heavy mechanical plant engaging controls to operate mechanisms to enable digging, loading, grading and levelling sequences *Uses crane to install storm water pipes into excavated trench *Doing road patching, laying of storm water pipes when necessary Key Competences: *Time management *Communication Skills *Typing skills *Report writing Skills*Interpersonal skills *Honesty and Integrity *Able to work under pressure *Self-discipline and interpersonal skills *Healthy and physically fit. *The ability to operate heavy vehicle or other specialized machine *Basic knowledge of safety requirements DZANANI REGIONAL OFFICE INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 1 x TEAM LEADER (DRIVER) (REF: 5/3/4/4/12) Salary Scale: R206 315.91 – R233 586.19 per annum (post level 10) Requirements: * Grade 10 or NQF Level 2 *A Valid Code C1 Driver’s License with PrDP *At least 2 year’s relevant experience * Able to lead and work in a Team Key Performance Area:* Road Maintenance Work/Waste and Parks Management *Implement procedure, system and controls to regulate specific work sequences and general practices/processes as dictated to in Occupational Health and Safety Act *Ensure safe and correct work sequences *Ensures that deviations from laid down practices/regulations are identified and rectified, by minimizing the threat of injury to persons, damage to property and /or the risk of diseases/sicknesses through degradation of the environment Key Competences: *Time management *Communication Skills *Typing skills *Report writing Skills *Interpersonal skills *Honesty and Integrity *Able to work under pressure *Self -discipline and interpersonal skills *Healthy and physically fit. *Basic knowledge of safety requirements.

1 x TRUCK DRIVER Ref: (5/3/4/6/10) Salary scale: R206 315.91 – R233 586.19 per annum (Post level 10)

Salary Scale: R181 168.70 – R201 269.24 per annum (post level 11) Requirements: *Grade 8 or NQF Level 1 and basic knowledge of electricity *Be able to speak and write English *Able to lead and work in a team *At least one year experience in the electrical field *Must be able to perform standby duties *Valid Code C1 drivers’ license will be as added advantage Key Performance Area: Assist the electrician for general maintenance of the electrical system *Be able to work on heights *High tension cable maintenance: Digging to find faulty cable and closing up trench *Assist artisan in repairing faulty cable *Assist Artisan in overhead line installations and repairs *Excavation of pole holes: Load and offload of material (poles, tools & equipment) *Planting of poles *Trenching for cables *Perform any other related duties as instructed by supervisor Key Competences: *Time management *Communication Skills *Typing skills *Report writing Skills *Interpersonal skills *Honesty and Integrity, *Able to work under pressure *Self -discipline and interpersonal skills *Healthy and physically fit.

Requirements: *Grade 10 or NQF Level 2 with 2 years relevant experience *Driver’s License Code C1 with PrDP Key Performance Area: *Performs driver activities using a vehicle or truck to ensure the transporting of machinery, equipment and people to and from the workplace * Observing and/or participating in the loading/offloading sequences of material and equipment and correcting deviations from safety procedures *Supervises General Workers *Supervises different works. *To operate a heavy vehicle or other specialized machines. *Ensure safe and correct work sequences Key Competences: *Time management. *Communication Skills. *Able to work under pressure *Self -discipline and interpersonal skills. *Healthy and physically fit. *Basic knowledge of safety requirements.

TRAFFIC AND LICENSING OFFICER 3x TRAFFIC OFFICER Ref: (5/3/4/7/28)

PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT

Salary Scale: R289 799.25 – R320 039.22 per annum (post level 08)

1 X EPWP CO ORDINATOR Ref: (5/3/4/7/54)

Requirements:*Grade 12 *Basic Diploma for Traffic Officers *Diploma as examiner for driving licenses or examiner of motor vehicles will be a strong recommendation *At least 2 years’ experience in this field *valid Code B driver’s license Key Performance Area: *Law enforcement *Emergency support services *serving of summons to offences to offenders *conduct scholar patrol and other related campaigns Key Competences: *Time management *Communication Skills *Typing skills *Report writing Skills *Interpersonal skills *Honesty and Integrity *Able to work under pressure *Self-discipline and interpersonal skills *Healthy and physically fit

Salary Scale: R320 855.39 – R362 077.34

per annum (post level 07)

Requirements: *Grade 12. *Computer literate *Able to lead and work in a team *At least two year experience. *Valid Code C1 drivers’ license Key Performance Area: *Coordinate four sectors of Expanded Public Works Programs in the Municipality which are social, infrastructure, environment and culture and non-state sector. *Compiling report to Municipal portfolio. *Update reports on the Municipal Information System. * Coordinate EPWP projects implemented by all sector departments within Makhado Municipality. *Providing support in the hiring of EPWP employees projects. *Coordinate the useful and transparent job creation programs are undertaken in the Municipality.

Key Competences: *Time management *Communication Skills *Typing skills *Report writing Skills *Interpersonal skills *Honesty and Integrity, *Able to work under pressure *Self -discipline and interpersonal skills *Healthy and physically fit.

DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING 1x SECRETARY: DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING SERVICES Ref: (5/3/4/4/64) Salary Scale: R289 799.25 – R320 039.22 per annum (post level 08) Requirements: *Grade 12 or Secretarial Diploma qualifications *At least two years’ experience in Office Administration *Incumbent should have an extensive experience and in–depth knowledge and experience in Local government *Computer literacy Key Performance Area:*Provide a secretariat service to the Director Development and Planning in making all arrangements for meetings, notification, venue, refreshments, stationery, presentation aids and taking of minutes *Planning and organizing the workflow from the Director Development and Planning Office * Scheduling, confirming and updating the diary of the and indicating priority/urgent meetings which must be attended *Write requisition – and order documents for payment of accommodation and travelling arrangements *Perform general administrative and related duties Key Competences: *Time management *Communication Skills *Typing skills *Report writing Skills *Interpersonal skills. *Honesty and Integrity, *able to work under pressure and abnormal working hours WATERVAL REGIONAL OFFICE PROTECTION SERVICES 4x TRAFFIC OFFICER Ref: (5/3/4/7/28) Salary Scale: R289 799.25 – R320 039.22 per annum (post level 08) Requirements:*Grade 12 *Basic Diploma for Traffic Officers *Diploma as examiner for driving licenses or examiner of motor vehicles will be a strong recommendation *At least 2 years’ experience in this field *valid Code B driver’s license Key Performance Area: *Law enforcement *Emergency support services *serving of summons to offences to offenders *conduct scholar patrol and other related campaigns Key Competences: *Time management *Communication Skills *Typing skills *Report writing Skills *Interpersonal skills *Honesty and Integrity *Able to work under pressure *Self-discipline and interpersonal skills *Healthy and physically fit INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 1 x TRUCK DRIVER Ref: (5/3/4/4/1) Salary scale: R206 315.91 – R233 586.19 per annum (Post level 10) Requirements: *Grade 10 or NQF Level 2 with 2 years relevant experience *Driver’s License Code C1 with PrDP Key Performance Area: *Performs driver activities using a vehicle or truck to ensure the transporting of machinery, equipment and people to and from the workplace * Observing and/or participating in the loading/offloading sequences of material and equipment and correcting deviations from safety procedures *Supervises General Workers *Supervises different works. *To operate a heavy vehicle or other specialized machines. *Ensure safe and correct work sequences Key Competences: *Time management. *Communication Skills. *Able to work under pressure *Self -discipline and interpersonal skills. *Healthy and physically fit. *Basic knowledge of safety requirements.

1x OPERATOR Ref: (5/3/4/4/19) Salary Scale: R206 315.91 – R233 586.19 per annum (post level-10) Requirements:*Grade 10 or NQF Level 2 *Code EC1 Driver’s Licence + PrDP* At least two years’ experience as a driver Key Performance Area:*Performs specific tasks associated with the operation of heavy specialized mechanical plant (e g Grader, TLB, Front End Loader, Crane Truck, Bulldozer, Concrete Mixer) and vehicles (Tipper Trucks, etc) during road and

1x CLERICAL ASSISTANT Ref: (5/3/4/7/2) Salary Scale: R143 611.91 – R161 136.06 per annum (post level 13) Requirements:*Grade 12 *Computer literate. *At least 1 years’ relevant experience.

Key Performance Area: *Filling and issuing of leaners licences, drivers, certificate of fitness, professional drivers permits, roadworthy certificates, instructors registration certificate, operators certificate, temporary and special permits. * Key Competences: *Communication Skills *Interpersonal skills *Honesty and Integrity *Able to work under pressure *Self-discipline and interpersonal skills MUSEKWA THUSONG CENTRE 1x ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN Ref: (5/3/4/7/30) Salary Scale: R206 315.91 – R233 586.19 per annum (post level - 10) Requirements:*Grade 12 *Minimum of one year working experience in public library *Computer Literacy and a Valid Code B Driver’s License Key Performance Area:*Shelving of Library materials *Knowledge of Cataloguing and Classification System *Taking daily statistics of Library Users *Performing all other counter and reference duties. *Interpersonal and people skills *Good organisational, communication, report writing and customer service skills Key Competences: *Knowledge of local languages *Good communication skills *Time management *Honesty and Integrity *Able to work under pressure *Self -discipline and interpersonal skills *Healthy and physically fit ALL DEPARTMENTS 24 x SERVICE WORKERS (all departments) Ref: (5/3/4/5/39) Salary Scale: R118 136.97 – R128 030.57 per annum (post level 15) Requirements: *Functional Literature or NQF Level 1 *Must be able to speak or read and write at least three official languages prevalent in the municipal area Key Performance Area:*Cleaning and maintaining hygiene standards *Cleaning of offices, all halls and public buildings *Perform the crockery and cutlery cleaning duties to provide cleaning services *Perform maintenance duties to maintain halls and conferences *Cleaning of Streets (sweeping and removal of debris and rubble) *Cleaning of catch pits *Porthole patching *Side walk repairs *Poisoning of weeds along the streets Key Competences: *Time management *Communication Skills *Honesty and Integrity *Able to work under pressure *Self -discipline and interpersonal skills *Healthy and physically fit NB: ALL SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL UNDERGO BACK GROUND CHECK AND VERIFICATION OF QUALIFICATIONS AND CRIMINAL RECORDS Makhado Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and subscribe to employment equity act.

Forward your application on the Council’s prescribed application form with a copy of CV and certified copies of qualifications to the Municipal Manager, Private Bag X2596, LOUIS TRICHARDT, 0920.

For more information contact Manager Human Resource Mr Dagada N 015 519 3225 or Hlangwane F.S 015 519 3127 or Muofhe A.P 015 519 3121 PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED To view our current vacancies or to print the Application Form visit our website on www.makhado.gov.za If no response is received from Makhado Local Municipality within 45 days after the closing date, it must be regarded that your application has not been successful.

Publication Date : 19 & 20 November 2019 Closing Date : 17 January 2020 Notice No : 153/2019 File No. : 5/3B

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

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Applications are hereby invited from suitable qualified candidates for vacant positions in Makhado Local Municipality DEPARTMENT OF CORPORATE SERVICES HUMAN RESOURCES 1X PAYROLL OFFICER (Ref: 5/3/4/2/60) Salary Scale: R420 295.14 – R464 194.60 per annum (post level 05) Requirements:*Grade 12. *B Degree/National Diploma in Commerce/Pay roll or equivalent qualifications. *Certificate in VIP payroll system shall add advantage.*At least 3 Years related experience.

Key Performance Area: * Ensure that all pay roll transactions are processed efficiently *Ensuring that payments to employees are verified and approved* Checks the earning and deduction input on the various payrolls*Checks PAYE monthly, finalizes IRP 5, balancing of PAYE for final assessment by SARS and assist in SARS Audit*Makes necessary changes to the program with regards to amendments made by SALGA, software suppliers, etc.*Ensure that all employees receive their salaries on time and certified correct by checking and authorizing payment voucher as well as weekly and monthly wages.

Key Competencies: Interpersonal skills*Communication skills*Supervisory skills and Managerial skills.

DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND TREASURY REVENUE ACCOUNTANT: BILLING PROPERTY RATES AND CLEARANCES (Ref: 5/3/4/3/97) Salary Scale: R420 295.14 – R464 194.60 per annum (post level -5) Requirements: Grade 12 *B-Degree/National Diploma majoring in Accounting. Atleast 3 years relevant experience.

Key Performance Area: *Control and administer the meter administration in order to ensure accurate accounts* Reconciliation of all revenue including Licensing and traffic transactions.*Supervision of Installation of conventional meters as well as prepaid meters *Supervision over the importation of readings from the service provider.*Implementation of tariff structure as approved by council in the billing system.*Controlling and checking the finalization of closed accounts.* Completing the meter reading stats report to evaluate the meter reading accuracy and reading stats report to evaluate the accuracy and reading percentage to determine monitoring and penalties in terms of the SLA Key Competencies: *Ability to act independently. *Good human relations to interact with personnel and public. *Financial Management skills. *Analytic and strategic thinker.

BUDGET AND FINANCIAL REPORTING 1 x ACCOUNTANT: FINANCIAL REPORTING (Ref: 5/3/4/3/77) Salary scale: R420 194.60 - R464 194.60 per annum (Post Level 5) Requirements: *Grade 12. *B Degree/National Diploma in accounting or equivalent with accounting (NQF Level 6). *Computer literate. *Atleast 3 years relevant experience.

Key Performance Area: * To compile monthly/quarterly/yearly financial statements of the municipality to reflect financial performance and position of the council to all stakeholders *Provide internal and external financial management support *Update the caseware file, making of accounts and importing from munsoft to caseware *To maintain the general ledger and vote structure to support GRAP and financial reporting standards and regulations *To assist in managing cash flow and investment of the municipality *To verify, administer and process financial data in the financial system *To ensure performance, integrity and security of financial database Key Competencies: *Communication skills. *Attention to detail. *Planning and decision making skills. *Interpersonal relations skills. *Ability to work under pressure, within a team and within set time limits. *Be self-motivated *Honesty and Integrity *Report writing skills

Key Competencies: *Communication skills *Management of Stakeholders *Attention to detail *Planning and decision making skills *Interpersonal relations skills *Ability to work under pressure, within a team and within set time limits *Be self-motivated *Honesty and Integrity *Report writing skills Department: Development Planning 1x IDP OFFICER Ref: (5/3/4/9/10) Salary Scale: R 420 295.14 – R 464 194.60 per annum (post level 5) Requirements: *Grade 12 *Diploma in Management or Equivalent *Minimum 3 years relevant experience* A valid Code B driver’s License Key Performance Area: *Provide inputs and generating aspects that should be including in the organizational strategic plan (IDP) during the IDP review process *Responsible for the coordination and implementation of IDP process *Ensure that performance indicators and targets are reflected in the IDP base on Operational Service Delivery plans of departments *Establish and maintain community consultation and participation structures and forums *Align IDP with District, Provincial and National initiatives *Ensure all Managers in the Municipality are trained in PM principles and techniques *Ensure the adoption and approval of IDP * Perform an annual review process of IDP and draft revised IDP *Compilation of business plans to obtain funding for current and new projects in the five developmental areas of the Municipality *Compilation of agendas and minutes of forum and other related community participation meetings Key Competencies: **Communication skills *Management of Stakeholders *Attention to detail *Planning and decision making skills *Interpersonal relations skills *Ability to work under pressure, within a team and within set time limits *Be self-motivated *Honesty and Integrity *Report writing skills Department: Technical Services Electrical Engineering: Maintenance & Operations 1 x SUPERINTENDENT: METERING (Ref: 5/3/4/5/32) Salary Scale: R 420 295.14 – R 464 194.60 per annum (post level 5) Requirements: *Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 *N6/National Diploma in Heavy Current Electrical Engineering *Valid ORHVS certificate and Qualified Electrician *LV regulation certificate (3PH wireman’s licence) *Computer literacy *Must be able to perform senior standby duties *Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience *Must be healthy person *Valid Code C1 Drivers’ License.

Key Performance Area: *Supervise the maintenance of electrical network systems, metering devices, LV/MV and HV metering equipment. *Supervise the construction and installation of new or upgrade metering electrical networks, substations, transformers, distribution and metering panels. *Inspect the electrical conditions of installations for planned maintenance *Random inspections of work where contractors and staff have been working and also ensure that all safety procedures have been followed *Determine what future work is required in order to ensure properly maintained Council metering networks. *Responsible for revenue enhancement and energy losses *Liaise other with supply authority, local customers, other departments and public as required *Responsible for the control and safe execution of all HV systems switching operations in accordance with switching and operating regulations.

Key Competencies: *Be able to deal with emergencies *Be able to plan properly and amend the operational plan *Systematic approach to things as they come to solve them in an acceptable manner.

DZANANI REGIONAL OFFICE Traffic and Licensing Section 1 x CHIEF TRAFFIC LICENSING OFFICER REF: (5/3/4/2/8)

1 x ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT BANK RECONCILIATION AND CASH FLOW Ref: (5/3/4/3/48)

Salary scale: R499 789.41 –R525 103.58 per annum (post level 4)

Salary Scale: R371 355.41 – R410 043.07 per annum (Post level 6)

Requirements: Grade 12 *B Degree in Transportation/ITO111 Diploma: Traffic Management *Computer literate *Knowledge of Project Management and Performance Management will be an added advantage *Valid Driver’s Licenses, Code EC, A *8 years in Traffic/Licensing and Testing of which 3 years at supervisory level *No criminal record.

Key Performance Area: *In order to ensure acceptable levels of quality and performance are maintained *General maintenance standard monitored and appropriate corrective measures executed *Supervision and monitoring of personnel, services and the status/ general condition of the Traffic section, by: *Ensuring that employees are familiar with performance standards *Implementing corrective and motivational action *Conduct functional meetings with immediate subordinates *Allocating work to reporting staff *In order to ensure the performance of activities and productivity to enable the unit to meet its service delivery objectives, plan, manage and co-ordinate the performance of administrative and human resources related activities, by: *Verifying and completing time sheets of reporting staff by inspecting and recording normal hours and overtime worked *Verifying and recommending applications for leave for authorization by supervisor *Verifying and authorizing vehicle log sheets completed by reporting staff *Compiling stand-by lists and duty and leave rosters *Addressing reporting staff grievances and referring relevant grievances to supervisor Control over expenditure and income of the various sections by means of policy and budget management strategy, by: *Manages and controls income and expenditure according to approved budget *Utilize staff and equipment to optimal productivity *Budgeting for all traffic stationary and TCS contract *Controls allowances and favours with traffic offences and representation *Compile inputs for the capital and operations budget for the section Key Competencies: “Self-discipline * Interpersonal skills *Attention to details *Leadership skills.

Requirements: *B-Degree/National Diploma in Accounting **At least 2 years related experience *Computer literacy *Valid Code B Driver’s License.

Key Performance Area: *Amongst others the incumbent will be responsible for assisting Accountant Bank Recons & Cash flow in the following: *In performing bank reconciliation of Council’s bank accounts *Receive cash flow report on all spending *Consults directorates/department heads in respect of expected cash flow (Capital Expenditure, etc.) *Submits Cash flow statements monthly to the Treasury Management Team, Council and National Treasury *Capturing new investments and calculate interest received *Update Investment Register to reflect current position *Manages investment portfolio *Maintain a register reflecting all investments specifying purpose of investment, institution where invested, interest rate, interest earned, type of investment, balance, and vote allocations for capital and interest earned *To communicate with regional administrators to ensure that money collected are captured and banked on time. *To rotate with regional offices to ensure that all money received are being captured on the financial system to avoid reconciled items Key Competencies: *Interpersonal and people skills *Communication skills *Report writing skills and attention to details.

EXPENDITURE 1X ACCOUNTANT: SALARIES (Ref: 5/3/4/3/68) Salary Scale: R420 295.14 – R464 194.60 per annum (post level 05) Requirements:*Grade 12. *B Degree/National Diploma in accounting or Equivalent (NQF Level 6).*Certificate in VIP payroll system shall add advantage.*At least 3 Years related experience.

Key Performance Area: *Issue supervision and instructions to subordinates*Ensuring that payments to employees are verified and approved* Checks the earning and deduction input on the various payrolls*Checks PAYE monthly, finalizes IRP 5, balancing of PAYE for final assessment by SARS and assist in SARS Audit*Makes necessary changes to the program with regards to amendments made by SALGA, software suppliers, etc.*Ensure that all employees receive their salaries on time and certified correct by checking and authorizing payment voucher as well as weekly and monthly wages.

Key Competencies: Interpersonal skills*Communication skills*Supervisory skills and Managerial skills.

1X ACCOUNTANT: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE (Ref:5/3/4/3/107) Salary Scale: R420 295.14 - R464 194.60 per annum (Post Level 5) Requirements: *Grade 12. *B Degree/N Diploma in accounting or equivalent with accounting Minimum 3 years relevant experience. *Computer literate.

Key Performance Area: *Verify and authorize expenditure allocations and compliance with policies. *Match creditor invoices to payment vouchers. *Authorise payment vouchers. *Approves requisitions, petty cash, journals and insurance claims. *All control accounts are reconciled by the 15th of each month. *Ensures that all relevant reconciliation is done monthly. *Ensure that all entries in the ledger and all entries on the bank statement have been accounted for on the reconciliation statement when bank reconciliation are completed and checked by the 10th of each month. *Compiles expected cash flow statement on monthly basis for full financial year using the budget.

Key Competencies: *Communication skills. *Attention to detail. *Planning and decision making skills. *Interpersonal relations skills. *Ability to work under pressure, within a team and within set time limits. *Be self-motivated *Honesty and Integrity *Report writing skills SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 1 x Accountant: Supply Chain Practitioner Contract Management – Ref: (5/3/4/3/57) Salary Scale: R420 295.14 – R464 194.60 per annum (post level 05) Requirements: *Grade 12 *B-Degree/National Diploma in Commerce/Business Management/Supply Chain Management/ Accounting/Logistics *At least 3 years relevant experience in supply chain performance management *Knowledge of MFMA and Treasury Regulations *A Valid code B driver’s licence *Computer literate Key performance areas:*Drafting of contracts and service level agreement *Perform contractual and general administrative duties as required by the unit *Manage contract administration and the contract database/register *Conduct supplier performance assessment consultation with project managers and collection of contract and supplier performance information as well as verification of the completeness of supplier performance register * perform all contractual related matters including terms and conditions of specifications/terms of reference/notices/amendments and exit provisions *Report to Manager: Supply Chain Management

1 x Senior Licencing Officer - Ref: (5/3/4/7/10) Salary scale: R371 355.41 – R410 043.07 per annum (post level 06) Requirements: *Grade 12 *Diploma in Public Administration/Management *Computer literacy *A Valid Code B Driver’s License *Minimum 2 years relevant experience Key performance areas:*Supervision of the staff reporting to him/her within the Registering Authority *Allocation of duties to reporting staff within the Registering Authority *Checking of the work performed by reporting staff *Compilation of weekly and monthly reports *Keeping various Registers for various Transactions within the Registering Authority *Ensuring compliance by reporting staff with the eNaTIS Security Policy, National Legislation/Council Policies/By-laws and internal procedures *Ensuring availability of all required materials and equipment at all times for the smooth running of the Registering Authority *Communication and liaison with external and internal Stakeholders to identify the training needs *Reporting of any illegal activity taking place within the Registering Authority to the Chief Licensing Officer *Resolution of problems reported to him/her by members of the public/ clients and reporting staff *Resolution of administrative queries within reasonable standard time lines *Report to Chief Traffic Licensing Officer Key Competencies: *Attention to details *Good communication skills *Managing Stakeholder Relations *Able to work under pressure, within a team and within set time limits NB: ALL SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL UNDERGO BACK GROUND CHECK AND VERIFICATION OF QUALIFICATIONS AND CRIMINAL RECORDS Makhado Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and subscribe to employment equity act.

Forward your application on the Council’s prescribed application form with a copy of CV and certified copies of qualifications to the Municipal Manager, Private Bag X2596, LOUIS TRICHARDT, 0920.

For more information contact Manager Human Resource Mr Dagada N 015 519 3225 or Hlangwane F.S 015 519 3127 or Muofhe A.P 015 519 3121 PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED To view our current vacancies or to print the Application Form visit our website on www.makhado.gov.za If no response is received from Makhado Local Municipality within 45 days after the closing date, it must be regarded that your application has not been successful.

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Fun at Tshikwarani For those who have not registered yet, registraResidents in the Kutama tion forms will be made area can prepare for a day available at the starting filled with joy, excitement point. The registration and merriment when they fees are R20 (youths), R30 participate in the fourth (adults), and R20 (penAnnual Lesley Ramabusioners). lana Fun-Walk and Run, “We will provide T-shirts which will be held at and medals to all particTshikwarani village. ipants,” said the Lesley The event is scheduled Ramabulana Fun-Walk for 26 December and the Club’s representative, Mr starting point has been Madona Nthabalala. “We identified as the Mudiwill also provide light tambi Car Wash, at 06:00. meals in the form of sandIt comprises a 10km and wiches and soft drinks.”

21km walk and run and is Those interested in the hosted by the Lesley Ram- event can contact Nthabaabulana Fun-Walk Club. lala on 071 384 1653.

Fun-walk & Run

Community members of Tshilamba section 7 under their leader, Mr Stoffel Mabange, celebrated Day of Reconciliation by engaging in a fun walk. Photo: Ndivhuwo Musetha.

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

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

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

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

• Each document is R 600.00 or can be downloaded from the E-Tender portal for free.

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

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

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

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

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Clean audit for Safa Vhembe

By Frank Mavhungu As usual, the Safa Vhembe Regional Football Association got a clean audit in the soccer season that ended on 30 June 2019. This was revealed during the association’s annual congress held at the Munakisi Hall in Muledane on Sunday morning.

When addressing the delegates from the four local football associations, the president of the association, Mr George Kubayi, stated that his region was still the biggest in terms of the affiliated member clubs.

He said that the region failed to promote a team to the ABC Motsepe League last season as the team that represented the Safa Vhembe Region in the provincial playoffs, Mpheni

Home Defenders, had not made the grade in the annual event.

Kubayi further stated that his region was still financially stable, despite the financial constraints that many institutions and organizations were going through.

He added that his association had distributed about R1 million in cash prizes to the 162 clubs that had been affiliated to the association last season.

According to Mr Kubayi, the association’s disciplinary committee dealt with 90 cases in the last soccer season. The cases ranged from assault on match officials, failure to provide adequate security to abandonment of games, failure to honour official fixtures and the use of improperly registered players.

According to him, the only club that appealed against the association’s disciplinary committee’s decision was Matangari Rising Stars. Unfortunately for Rising Stars, their appeal was dismissed with costs.

He further revealed that his region had produced eight match commissioners over the past years, six of whom were doing duty in the ABC Motsepe League while Lufuno Nemagovhani and Rudzani Mulaudzi were PSL match commissioners.

He also mentioned that the region had produced three referees who were officiating in PSL matches. The three referees doing the association proud at professional level are: Olani Kwinda, Jelly Chabani and Khamusi Razwimisani.

Maanda Magoro of Stars attacks with the ball and Godwin Mahuwa is running behind him.

Victory for Muraleni United

By Kaizer Nengovhela

Mr George Kubayi (seated second from left) poses for a photo with the delegates after the meeting.

Teams gear up for Vhanasi tournament

By Frank Mavhungu Sixteen teams from around Vhembe District are gearing up for the sixth edition of the Vhanasi Annual Soccer Tournament. The tournament was officially launched during a ceremony at the Tshitavha DOCC Church building three weeks ago.

During the ceremony the sponsor of the tournament, Mr Mmbi Munasi, said that this year’s tournament would be the biggest ever in terms of participating teams and the prizes at stake.

According to him, this year’s champions will take home R12 000, a soccer kit, gold medals and a soccer ball. The runners-up will receive R6 000, soccer kit, silver medals and a soccer ball. A cash prize of R3 000, bronze medals and a soccer ball are awaiting the team that will finish in the third spot, while the team that will obtain the fourth position will receive R1 500 and a soccer ball.

Teams booted out of the tournament in the quarter-final stage will each take home a consolation prize of a soccer ball. Individual prizes will be presented to the best player of the tournament,

best coach, best midfielder, top goal scorer, best defender, best goalkeeper, most disciplined team and the player who will score the best goal in the tournament.

The toss for the last 16 matches was conducted during the ceremony. The fixtures for the last 16 matches are: Tshwera Hot Chilies vs Luvhimbi Western Stars, Tshilavulu Elite vs Matovha Devoted Stars, Mashamba Soccer Academy vs Shadani Dangerous Scorpions, Sambandou United Professionals vs Phaphama All Stars, Berea FC vs Tshanzhe PreMighty, Dipeni FC vs Mavunde Hungry Vultures, Gondeni Big Cat vs Sambandou Seven Hunters and Mudagasini FC vs Mahunguwi Green Mambas.

The opening matches will be played next Friday, 27 December, while the semi-finals and final are scheduled for Tuesday, 31 December. All matches will be played at the Sambandou United Professionals grounds. Sambandou

United Professionals are the defending champions.

New head coach for TTM

The opening matches for the annual Masawe Soccer tournament will be played this weekend. Sixteen teams from Vhufuli and the surrounding areas will take part in the tournament.

Four matches will be played at the Makhuvha SK New Look grounds tomorrow and four at the Vhufuli Gooldville Young Tigers grounds. The matches at the SK New Look grounds are: Ngudza United Brothers vs Mutuwa Brazilians, Ngwenani Manchester United vs Vhufuli Pull Together,

Gooldville Young Tigers vs Tshitereke Young Citizens and Lunungwi United vs Mukumbani Shooting Stars.

The four matches that will be played at the Gooldville Young Tigers grounds are: Rallies Stars FC vs Vondwe United Brothers, Domboni FC vs Matatshe FC, Tshilapfene Sporting Arsenal vs Tshidimbini Brave Lions and Makhuvha Up the Ants vs Tshivhungululu Hungry Vultures.

The toss for the quarter-final matches will be conducted after the last game tomorrow afternoon. The quarter-final matches will be played at the Gooldville Young Tigers grounds on Sunday, while the semi-final matches will be

Stars. Black Leopards were under Heric’s guidance when they gained Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila promotion to the Absa Premiership (TTM) lost two home matches in Division in 2011. a row and that was a point of conAsked about his mandate at cern to both the management and TTM, the 53-year-old mentor said the supporters for the team. They that his only mandate was to prowere booted out of the Nedbank mote TTM to the Absa Premiership Cup KO 3-4 by Uthongathi FC. Division this year. He further indiAs if that was not good enough to cated that his contract with Vhadau worry the management of the team, Vha Damani will expire at the end TTM lost 0-2 to Free State Stars in of the current season, although their GladAfrica League match at there is provision for extension if the same venue two weeks ago. the club gained promotion at the All fingers pointed at the team’s end of the season. He was on the caretaker coach, Lucky “Mchichwa” team’s technical bench for the first Nelukau. Nelukau was demoted to time in their league game against the team’s assistant coach four days TS Galaxy at the Kameelrivier Staafter the team’s 0-2 defeat to Free dium in Siyabuswa on Monday.

State Stars. This after the president of the club, Mr Masala Mulaudzi, announced the appointment of Mr Vladislav Heric as the team’s new head coach last Thursday.

Born in Serbia on 29 August 1966, Heric knows South African football like the palm of his hand. He has been coaching South African teams for 12 years. The first South African club to appoint him as the team’s coach was Maritzburg United way back in 2007.

He migrated from one club to the other, including Bay United, Polokwane City, Chippa United, Royal Eagles, FC Cape Town, Cape Town All Stars, Free State Stars and Ubuntu Cape Town between 2010 and October this year when he parted ways with Free State Mr Vladislav Heric.

By Frank Mavhungu

The sponsor, Mr Mmbi Munasi.

Masawe soccer tournament this weekend

By Frank Mavhungu

Muraleni United Brothers scored a 2-0 victory over the muchfeared Madombidzha Western Stars in their MMK Administrators Stream E league match at Muraleni on Sunday.

Brothers’ coach, Mr Daykie Maringa, was full of praise for his players. “Finally, we got it right. I think credit must go the players because they fought back hard.

We conceded four goals in the first round against United and this was sweet revenge,” said Maringa.

Brothers, much to the surprise of everyone, came out a different animal after the break to secure an impressive victory. “We needed to focus if you play teams like

Stars. We played good short passes through the middle, and I told them if we can use that more we will score, so we came back and scored to win the game,” he said.

Western Stars’ coach, Mr Jack Matshavha, said that no need existed for panic at this stage. “We knew that we were going to lose at some point. I will only be worried if my players are not fighting,” he told Limpopo Mirror.

Matshavha refused to get drawn into a debate about referees. “I only talk about my players and our performance. I believe in the second half we performed well, but in the first half we were nowhere to be seen,” he said.

Both United Brothers’ goals were scored by Shumani Mudau.

played on Thursday, 26 December. The final is scheduled for next Saturday, 28 December.

According to the organizers of the tournament, the champions will receive R8 000, a floating trophy, soccer kit, gold medals and a soccer ball. The runners-up will take home R5 000, soccer kit, silver medals and a soccer ball.

The third-placed side will receive R4 000, soccer kit and a soccer ball, while the team that will finish in the fourth position will receive R3 000, soccer kit and a soccer ball.

The best keeper, player of the tournament and the top goal scorer will each receive R500 and a trophy.

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They collected four points in their last two league matches, and now Black Leopards are determined to collect full points in their Absa Premiership League match against Orlando Pirates at the Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon.

Leopards and Pirates are closely contesting for a top-eight place.

The Buccaneers are in the seventh position with 17 points, while the andou outfit are in Thohoythe10th spot with 16 points. Should his work permit be ready, the new Orlando Pirates head coach, Mr Josef Zinnbauer, will be on the team’s technical bench for the first time tomorrow.

The German national was appointed last week, taking over from Mr Rhulani Mokoena, who has been the team’s caretaker coach from the beginning of the season.

Should they manage to maul the Buccaneers tomorrow, Lidoda Duvha are likely to jump from the 10th to the sixth spot.

After watching his teammates display their skills from the grandstand for several matches, the Leop-

ards’ forward, Lifa Hlongwane, is likely to be part of the team that will travel to Johannesburg tomorrow. Should he be given the chance, Hlongwane’s combination with Mwape Musonda and Joseph Mhlongo will give the Pirates’ defence a run for their money.

The Pirates strikers will have to double their efforts to find their way through the Leopards’ defenders, Abel Zulu, Chris Katjiukua and Edwin Gyimah. Leopards’ performance improved dramatically, following the appointment of Mr Luc Eymael as the team’s head coach two months ago.

Highlands Park will entertain Lamontville Golden Arrows at the Makhulong Stadium in Thembisa.

The rookies, Stellenbosch FC, will visit Baroka FC at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. The other weekend fixtures are: Mamelodi Sundowns vs Polokwane City, Chippa United vs SuperSport United, Bloemfontein Celtic vs Amazulu, Maritzburg United vs Kaizer Chiefs and Bidvest Wits vs Cape Town City.

Fans of Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila (TTM) will have to wait and see if they prove all the critics wrong and make a comeback when they host the University of Pretoria in their GladAfrica Championship League match at the Thohoyandou Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

TTM, or Vhadau Vha Damani, are still in shock after suffering a 1-3 defeat at the hands of TS Galaxy at the Kameelrivier Stadium in Siyabuswa on Monday afternoon. This defeat was the third in a row for TTM. They lost 3-4 to Uthongathi FC in their Nedbank Cup match and gave away league points to Free State Stars with a 0-2 defeat before travelling to Siyabuswa on Monday.

Tomorrow’s match will be the second for TTM under the guidance of the team’s new head coach, Mr Vladislav Heric. The Serbian national was on the team’s technical bench for the first time in their game against TS Galaxy on Monday.

TTM will be without the

team’s right back, Lucios Ndou, tomorrow. Ndou was given his marching orders in their game against Free State Stars at the Thohoyandou Stadium two weeks ago. The likes of Lebohang Mabotja, Carlington Nyadombo and Tshepo Makgoga will be expected to do the job in the absence of Ndou.

The TTM midfielders, Philip Ndlondlo, Nhlanhla Mgaga and Mboniseni Mbandla, will give the defenders of Amatuks a headache if not well contained. TTM and Amatuks are closely contesting for the league championship. TTM are in the seventh position while Amatuks are third on the log standings.

The match of the week will be between JDR Stars and Uthongathi FC at the Soshanguve Giant Stadium outside Pretoria. Mbombela United will host Swallows FC at the Kanyamazane Stadium in Nelspruit. The other fixtures are Ajax Cape Town vs Jomo Cosmos, TS Sporting vs TS Galaxy, Royal Eagles vs Free State Stars and Richards Bay vs Steenberg United and Cape Umoya United vs Real Kings.

TTM’s playmaker, Nhanhla Mgaga.