Limpopo Mirror 21 October 2022

Royal battle again heading for court

Royal family wants to force the MEC to approve appointment of an acting king

By Elmon Tshikhudo and Anton van Zyl

The Mphephu-Ramabulana royal family have started with legal proceedings to try and force the Limpopo Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (Coghsta) to recognise Vho-Mavhungu David Mphephu as interim leader. While no regent is being recognised, the staff members at the royal palace remain unpaid.

In April this year, Coghsta stopped paying the salaries of the 16 staff members working

at the royal palace. Before that, the R1,2 million salary that Toni Mphephu Ramabulana was receiving, along with perks such as free security services, was stopped.

Toni was stripped of his title in 2019 by the Supreme Court of Appeal and the matter was referred back to the Limpopo High Court. His appeal to the Constitutional Court was also unsuccessful, and in 2021, this court ruled that the process to appoint a new heir should first be scrutinised by the High Court.

While the legal battles are continuing, the royal house still has to continue functioning,

but the infighting has caused a stalemate situation. At least three parties are claiming the title and the distrust among them does not seem to be taking matters forward.

In April this year, the Mphephu-Ramabulana royal family announced that Mavhungu David Mphephu, commonly known as Vho-Japan, was nominated to be the acting king. The necessary documentation was forwarded to Coghsta. Initially, the decision to appoint Vho-Japan seemed to be a popular one, but the cracks soon started to appear.

Mr David Mphephu Ramabulana, commonly known as Vho-Japan, was identified as the acting king of the Vhavenda in April this year.

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Princess Masindi Mphephu Ramabulana, one of the main contenders for the leadership title, fired the first shots by writing to the premier (via her lawyers), stating that Vho-Japan was not a suitable candidate for the position, for a variety of reasons.

In an effort to find a way forward, a meeting was held on 4 August this year, chaired by the MEC, Basikopo Makamu. During this meet ing, presentations were made by three groups, each claiming to be representative of the royal family. As a way for ward, the MEC suggested that the legal team from Coghsta should find out which of the three groups constituted the legitimate royal family. He re quested the department’s legal team to arrange for a meeting where all three groups would sit in one meeting to resolve the matter.

A week later, a meeting was scheduled to which the parties were invited to discuss the problems and try and plot a way forward. Princess Masindi initially indicated that she would be represented at the meeting, but when the agenda of the meeting became known, Masindi’s legal rep resentatives pulled out of the discussions.

In a letter addressed to Coghsta, Masindi’s legal representative, Johann

Hammann, writes: “…we were under the impression this meeting [14 August] was arranged to finalise the appointment of an acting king or queen, and therefore we accepted your original invitation. From the agenda received on Friday, the 12th of August 2022, it seems that the matters on the agenda are exactly the matters to be decided by the Limpopo High Court … The MEC has no jurisdiction to engage in that enquiry pending the outcome of the court proceedings.”

One of the obstacles seems to be that the royal family is insisting on appointing an acting king and not a regent.

A reply from SO Ravele Attorneys states that: “We are instructed to place it on re cord that Mr David Mphephu Ramabulana was identified in accordance with the custom ary law of Masingo … to act as a King (not as a regent) in terms [of legislation].”

Masindi’s legal team ap pears to view the manner in which Vho-Japan is appointed as a shrewd way to manipu late the process of choosing a new successor to the throne.

While the infighting contin ues, the staff at the royal pal ace are the collateral damage, not having received any salary for the past seven months.

The latest move to take the matter to court is said to be supported by only a couple of the 28 Thovheles of the Vhavenda. Sources claim that

the supporting Thovheles are all very close confidantes of the ousted former king, Toni Mphephu Ramabulana.

During a meeting held last Tuesday (11 October) at Dz anani, a resolution was adopt ed that the royal family should file an application in the High Court to compel the Limpopo Premier and MEC Makamu to recognise Vho-Japan as the acting king of the Vhavenda.

The Mphephu royal family spokesperson, Mr Ntsieni Ramabulana, confirmed this week that such a meeting took place, where several khadzis and makhotsimunene were present. “I can confirm we launched an application with the Thohoyandou High Court last week and as we speak, the matter is in the hands of the court and we are just waiting for a date which we believe will be soon as there is urgen cy in the matter,” he said.

Ramabulana further indi cated that the decision to take the legal route came after they had exhausted all avenues to resolve the issue. “We have in teracted with the premier and the MEC, but all our meetings and correspondence have not yielded positive outcomes,” he said.

Ramabulana said the matter had impacted very negatively on the office at the royal palace, as staff members had not been paid. “We hope this case will be treated with the urgency it deserves,” Ram abulana said.

Duze touched many lives in many ways throughout his life

By Kaizer Nengovhela

The local business fraternity suffered a terrible blow with the death of one of its black entrepreneurial pathfinders. Mr Joseph Mphaphuli (86) from Ha-Kutama Maebani village, also known as Duze, died at the Netcare Pholoso Hospital in Polokwane on Saturday, 15 October, after a long illness.

Family members and friends said that the legendary Mpha phuli would go down in the his tory books as a true example of what hard work was all about. Starting from scratch, and with no capital to his name, Mpha phuli worked arduously all his life, until he established himself as one of the leading business men in the Vhembe District. At the time of his death, he owned many shops and restaurants around the Sinthumule Kuta ma area. He was also a devout Christian.

One of his children, Attorney Desmond Mphaphuli, said the family had suffered a great loss with the death of his father.

“Our father has taught us to work hard, and we will pick up the spear where he left off. We will miss him dearly,” he said.

Pastor Eddy Ndouvhada of The Living Gospel World Mis sion Church’s Midoroni branch said that Mphaphuli was known for his generous and giving spirit. “He was our business mentor; a selfless, caring soul and a father to many. He assisted many children with bursaries, made donations to various churches. For many years, he served selflessly and faith fully in different communities, created employment for many families and

in dark days he made himself available day and night to all who needed him. He managed to touch many lives in different ways,” said Ndouvhada.

Mphaphuli will be buried on Saturday, 22 October, at Maebani. The funeral service will be held at The Living Gospel World Mission Church’s Midoroni branch.

The late Joseph Mphaphuli, known as Duze, died on Saturday, 15 October, after a long illness. Photo: supplied.

Live mbila music and musangwe fighting as Ndiitwani is laid to rest

By Elmon Tshikhudo

Live traditional hand piano (mbila) music, musangwe demonstrations, accompa nied by simultaneous hand clapping, filled the air as the casket containing the remains of the esteemed mbila musi cian, Vho-Ratshalingwa Col bert Ndiitwani, was lowered to its final resting place.

Ndiitwani (72) of Vondwe village outside Thohoyandou was laid to rest on Saturday, 15 October. He was a popular figure during all musangwe tournaments, where he would be strumming his favourite in strument - much to the amuse ment of other participants. He passed away on 7 October.

Musangwe or bareknuck le fist fighters from all over Vhembe, relatives and friends gathered at his home to bid him a well-deserved final farewell. The late Ndiitwani’s nephew, Mr Michael Ndiitwani, said his uncle was the best mbila player to have emerged in Vhembe in recent times and that no bare knuckle fistfight tournament would be complete without him playing for the fans and the

fighters.

“We were not surprised to see his colleagues approaching us as a family, requesting that they have a part during his funeral. We could not refuse them as his mbila and musangwe had be come part of his life. The fight ers handled the item very well, with a mbila player and fighters demonstrating their skills. We are very humbled as a family. Their involvement soothed our hearts, and this memory we will keep and cherish forever,” Ndiit wani said. He added that the family regretted that Colbert’s music had not been recorded for future references.

Mr Fhatuwani Ne thononda, who is the Vhembe traditional-box ing (musangwe) secre tary, said they felt as an organisation that they should give Ndiitwani a send-off befitting his love of musangwe and the mbi la instrument. “Ndiitwani worked tirelessly to bring the sport of musangwe to where it is today. His music and its melody was

unique and inspired fighters, encouraging them to take part. His contribution is immense and could not be underplayed. This is to honour him and, as an organisation, we will always remember him,” he said.

Ndiitwani is survived by his wife, nine children, ten grand children and six great-grand children.

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The late Colbert Ratshalingwa Ndiitwani, master mbila player, was laid to rest last Saturday. Photo: supplied.

Mother and son arrested for killing husband with panga after night brawl

By Silas Nduvheni

A mother and son were arrested and appeared in court for allegedly killing the woman’s husband with a panga after a domestic fight between the couple.

In the early hours of Sunday, 16 October, at about 02:30, the police in Thohoyandou received a report about a murder committed at Manamani village, just outside Thohoyandou.

Acting police spokesperson in the Vhembe region Sgt Vuledzani Dathi said that, on arrival at the scene, the police were shown the body of a man, who was lying on the ground. The deceased was identified as Reckon Mponyokiseni Tshimbevha (45) who, they were told, was the owner of the homestead.

“The deceased’s body was thoroughly scrutinized, and a big cut wound was found on his head. Preliminary investigation revealed that, on the night of the incident, the man

and his wife (suspect), were returning from a drinking spree. Both had allegedly been under the influence of liquor when they started quarrelling. The man was seen chasing his wife with a panga. The fight between the couple continued until the deceased was disarmed. His wife then used the same panga and hit her husband over the head with it, which led to his death,” Sgt Dathi said.

From what could be determined, the couple’s younger daughter was also home at the time. The older son, who lives on his own and claims to have been there too when the incident happened, handed himself over to the police later that same night.

Both the wife, Ms Fhatuwani Mulaudzi (40), and her son, Tsireledzo Mulaudzi (23), appeared in the Thohoyandou Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday (18 October), on charges of murder.

The Thohoyandou Magistrate’s Court postponed

the matter to 27 October for further police investigation, and for both accused to get legal representatives to apply for formal bail.

The chairperson of the community policing forum (CPF) in the area, Ms Eulenda Sumbana, condemned the incident and said seeing a wife and husband fight to the death in front of their children was disturbing.

“As the local CPF, it also concerns us that the police took the deceased’s body away without notifying his parents, who live nearby. We urge the police to organise social workers to come and console the children, who are traumatised by what they saw. The circumstances around this incident are suspicious, with the son and daughter also present when it happened. Why did they not try to intervene and help resolve the matter?” said Sumbana.

Tshimbevha will be buried on Saturday, 22 October, in Manamani village’s graveyard.

Man shot and killed, while woman is wounded after break-in at home

By Silas Nduvheni

Cases of burglary, housebreaking, murder, and attempted murder are being investigated by the Thohoyandou police after two suspects allegedly broke into the home of a couple from Gondeni-La Mabilu village, outside Thohoyandou, while they were sleeping. The robbers shot and killed the husband and wounded the wife.

The incident occurred on the night of 12 October, at about 22:20. The local police were summoned after neighbours heard gunshots at one of the households in the area.

Acting Vhembe police spokesperson Sgt Vuledzani Dathi said that, upon investigation, they had found the naked body of the husband, identified as Mr Reuben Musetsho (37), inside the house. He had a bullet wound to his head and chest. He was already dead. His wife, Ms Munyadziwa Ratshilumela (33), also had a bullet wound to her chest, but she was still alive and rushed to hospital. The suspects had by then fled the area and no vehicle was spotted.

Ratshilumela told the police that they were asleep when they suddenly noticed the bedroom door being opened. Two suspects entered their room; one was armed with a firearm and one with primitive tools (like a pick). They allegedly demanded the couple’s cell-

phones, and the next moment, shots were fired.

According to an anonymous source who knew the deceased well, Musetsho came from a good home, was raised in his father’s church, the Doctrine Apostolic Church in Gondeni, and went to church every Sunday.

“But things took a turn about two years ago when he stopped going to church and got mixed up with some bad people. We

heard stories about him being involved in crimes like burglary and theft. We tried to warn him to stop, but he would not listen to us. We suspect that he might have been killed out of revenge for bad things he had done,” the source said.

At the time of our going to press, no-one had been arrested in connection with the incident yet. Police investigations continue.

Tsireledzo Mulaudzi (left) and his mother, Ms Fhatuwani Mulaudzi, appeared in the Thohoyandou Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday for allegedly murdering his father on Sunday, 16 October.

The deceased, Reuben Musetsho, and his wife, Ms Munyadziwa Ratshilumela, in happier times. Photo: Facebook.

No throwing of bones in our schools, says ACDP

By Victor Mukwevho

The regional chairperson of the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) in the Vhembe District, Apostle HB Ramulifho, said no throwing of bones will take place in the schools of this country. This follows what he described as the ANC’s inten tions to remove prayer and the teaching of biblical values from schools to make room for teach ings about ancestral worship in schools.

The founder and leader of the ACDP, Rev Kenneth Meshoe, also released a statement on the subject last week. “The ACDP is totally opposed to the plans of the ANC to introduce the teaching of ancestral calling into schools.

The Department of Education in KwaZulu-Natal will be hosting an Indaba on the subject, and through them, the ANC has sent out invitations to the public to make submissions to abstract on

ancestral calling in schools,” the statement read.

According to Ramulifho, this does not only involve KwaZu lu-Natal; the government wants to do the same throughout the country. “During the time of president Thabo Mbeki, the gov ernment proposed the chanting of the mattresses and the throwing down of bones in our schools. The ACDP opposed them and with the help of other political parties, we stopped them from making our schools a haven of their gods,” he said.

“This government started by stopping children from holding morning prayers and afternoon prayers after school. Who is going to teach children about throwing bones and calling on the spirits of ancestors in schools? Are they now going to hire inyangas as teachers to bring their gods into the schools?” he asked.

Ramulifho said that govern ment had done everything in its power to fight Christians and the gospel of God by trying to wipe out all Christian holidays, such as Christmas and Good Friday, from the calendar, but that the ACDP fought very hard to make sure that those days were still cel ebrated and respected until today.

“They have already wiped out Ascension Day. Now they want to invite spirits into the classrooms. What kind of society do they want without God? We are going to fight them with prayer until they come to their senses,” he conclud ed.

Protesters again shut Elim Mall down

By Thembi Siaga

Elim Mall had to be closed again, this time for nearly two days, after hun dreds of residents from Mpheni and the surrounding area demanded that shops in the mall employ locals.

The protesters started by blocking the R578 road intersection between the mall, Hubyeni Shopping Complex and Elim Hospital with rocks and rubbish early on Thursday morning, 13 October. The entrances to the shopping complex and all the neighbouring businesses were also barricaded, and learners from local schools were unable to attend their classes. Two suspects among the pro testers, aged 27 and 40, were arrested for public violence on Friday morning.

Elim Mall is located in the Njhakan jhaka traditional area but is also accessible from the Davhana area, from where the majority of the protesters hailed. The organisers of the protest handed their memorandum of grievanc es straight to the mall’s area manager, Mr Christo Heineken, on Monday (17 October).

The protest greatly disrupted activ ities at the hospital. The Limpopo De partment of Health issued a statement saying that the MEC for Health, Dr Phophi Ramathuba, had been denied access while on her way to examine the situation. According to the MEC, the department was forced to evacuate all inpatients admitted at the hospital on Friday morning. “To avoid any regrets, the department was forced to work with the police to evacuate all patients and temporarily close the hospital,” she said.

A protesting member of the South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO), Fhulufhelo Ramukhuvhathi, however, denied the MEC’s allegations.

“The hospital was never closed and all healthcare workers were given access to

the hospital,” she said.

The protesters first shut the mall down over this same issue five months ago. The protesters claim that the mall is not upholding its promise to ensure that 70 to 80% of the employees come from the local communities.

The protesters accused the mall’s owners of putting money ahead of the needs of the community. One of the un employed residents, Vukosi Shihambi, believes that unemployment, particular ly among youths, is a big contributor to the rise of crime in the area. “Some of us who are unemployed are the ones who commit crimes because we are idle,” he said.

One of the community leaders, Mr Walter Mabasa, said the local residents were assured before the mall’s devel opment had begun that the multimil lion-rand project would assist them, but

this was not the case. “Crime is rampant in our area, and the majority of those involved are jobless. We discovered that both store owners and mall managers were committing nepotism by hiring friends and family members. We are fighting for our people to get jobs,” he said.

Mr Wimpie Meyer, marketing manager at Elim Mall, denied these accusations, based on local employment audits. “We have always gone to great lengths in encouraging and assisting all our retail partners to employ locally. We do not tolerate exploitation and will handle allegations of this nature in a very serious manner,” he said.

Sgt Tshifhiwa Radzilani of the Makhado police confirmed the incident.

“The arrested suspects made their first court appearance at the Waterval Mag istrate’s Court on Monday,” she said.

Hundreds of local residents from Mpheni and nearby areas protest to get employment at Elim Mall. Photo: Thembi Siaga.

Apostle HB Ramulifho says a country that does not fear God has no future. Photo: supplied.

scoop up

By our Staff Reporter

The journalists writing for the Limpopo Mirror are ranked among the top in the country in their respective fields. This was proven again last Friday when the Vhembe-based journalists won several of the writing categories during the annual awards ceremony of the Forum of Community Journalists (FCJ).

The awards ceremony was held at the Birchwood Hotel & Conference Centre in Boksburg and was attended by representatives of community newspapers from across the country. The master of ceremonies was well-known veteran TV news anchor and media guru Jeremy Maggs.

The Limpopo Mirror won the prize as the best independently owned local newspaper in the country. The newspaper also won the Best Front Page category for independent newspapers.

The judges’ comments on Limpopo Mirror were very flattering: “Strong, well-written stories. Good reporting, really being a watchdog for the local community.

A judge’s favourite.

Lovely read. A testament of a local newspaper who is the watchdog of its community.”

However, the various writing categories were the ones where the journalists from the far northern part of the country showed their mettle. Here, unlike in the newspaper categories, journalists must compete against hundreds of other journalists from across the country, most of whom work for the big publishing groups.

In the Hard News category, the Limpopo Mirror and its sister paper, the Zoutpansberger, scooped up three of the top five positions. Andries van Zyl, editor of the Zoutpansberger, won the category, while Maanda Bele was third and Kaizer Nengovhela fifth.

“Strong stories covering important local issues,” was the judges’ comment on Andries’s entries. “Good writer. He is not bound by one type of reporting and he does thorough work. Some excellent examples of international and national developments applied to a local context.”

Maanda Bele also received praise from the judges. “Persistent coverage of issues, such as the taxi rank story, nice to look into the issue after a decade of standing empty. Shocking but strong story about the students and prostitution. The lady who makes bricks is a great story, showing how residents make plans in the face of adversity!”

The Investigative Journalism

category was again won by Limpopo Mirror’s Anton van Zyl. He has won this category on several previous occasions, specifically for the exposés done on corruption at the National Lotteries Commission. “Very strong stories, the lottery corruption and municipal park corruption stories go to the core of maladministration in some local municipalities. Excellent investigative work that seems to have made a national impact,” the judges commented.

Andries van Zyl showed his versatility by ending second in the Sports-writing category. He was fifth in the Investigative Journalism category and seventh in the Human Interest category.

Anton van Zyl, who also manages the two newspapers, was extremely proud of the

team’s achievements. “It shows once again that you don’t have to be big to count. Even though we don’t have the resources of the big publishers, we can still make a difference in the way we reflect what is happening in our community.”

Anton was especially impressed with the achievements in the Hard News category. “For one publishing company to have three of the top five finalists in this category is incredible. This is what news is all about – to reflect what is happening in your community. If you consider that two of the journalists stay in and report from deep rural areas, the achievements are so much more special,” he said.

Anton was full of praise for the team responsible for producing the newspapers.

“Publishing is a team effort. News starts with a reporter picking up on a story. From there it goes through a process of sub-editing, fact checking and constant re-writing. The news then gets packaged, with a design team making sure that it eventually appears in an easyto-read format. It goes onto our digital platform and then you have the printing and distribution processes,” he said.

“And finally – you cannot produce good journalism if noone pays the journalists. This is where our advertising team play such an important role in making sure that revenue streams in to pay the bills,” he said. He also thanked the advertisers for their support and all the regular readers who make sure that they never miss an edition of their favourite newspaper.

Andries van Zyl (winner in the Hard News category), Maanda Bele (third place Hard News category) and Anton van Zyl (winner in the Investigative Journalism category) photographed during Friday night’s prize-giving function in Boksburg.

Emotional farewell to legend Dr Gladys Nethengwe

By Ndivhuwo Musetha

Hundreds of people gathered at Thengwe Tribal Council last Friday to pay tribute to the late Dr Thidziambi Gladys Nethengwe. The well-respected academic passed away last Tuesday (11th).

Dr Nethengwe’s memorial service was attended by people from different walks of life, including ANC members, ANC Women’s League members, government officials, different royal family members, members of the business fraternity and many more.

According to her husband, Thovhele Vho-Vudzitshena Nethengwe, Dr Nethengwe, who was born on April 10, 1949, passed away on October 11, a day after being admitted to a private hospital in Gauteng. Although Dr Nethengwe was due for a medical check-up, Thovhele Nethengwe said that he had never thought his

wife would depart this world, because she had looked healthy. The couple had been married for 50 years.

“During the time of Covid-19, my wife was admitted to a private hospital for more than a month where she received treatment from January until March, during which time her condition was critical. During that time, I also tested positive for Covid-19, but I only isolated myself at the royal house for 14 days while treating myself with traditional medicines,” he said.

“I saw my wife lying helplessly in the hospital bed without saying anything except staring at us for a few minutes before passing away. Although it was and still is painful, I hope that my wife is at peace wherever she is,” said Thovhele Nethengwe at the memorial service.

Dr Nethengwe, a member of the Netshandama royal family, was a daughter of the late Mbulaheni Julius Netshandama and Agnes

Tshamano Ravhuanzwo Netshandama, She had five children, but three of them, Colbert and Robert (sons) and daughter Vuledzani had already passed away. She started working as an educator on January 18, 1972, before she was appointed as principal at Lukau Primary at Lukau village in 1976, a position she occupied for nine years.

From 1992 until 2008, she worked as principal at Tshidongololwe Primary School, not far from the Thengwe Royal House where she was staying.

She was also an Associate Professor, co-ordinating indigenous knowledge, among other things, at the University of Pretoria, the University of America (Horton) and the KARA Heritage Institute.

She held an honours degree in African languages, as well as a masters and PhD in cognitive social and philosophical humanities from the University of Limpopo. She was a member of the Limpopo Legislature from 2004 until 2009.

She founded the Vudzitshena Royal Women’s Forum, which saw her develop a number of women around the Thengwe area, under the jurisdiction of her husband. She was also chairperson of the Vhembe Limpopo Royal Women’s Forum.

Apart from her husband, children and grandchildren, she is survived by 10 great-grandchildren.

Her funeral service was held at the same venue, the Thengwe Tribal office, on Saturday, 15 October.

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The funeral service was held next to the Thengwe Tribal Council’s offices. The newly appointed MEC for Transport and Community Safety, Ms Florence Radzilani, also attended the service, joined by the Deputy Speaker in the Limpopo Legislature, Tshitereke Matibe, the executive mayor of Vhembe District, Dowelani Nenguda, Thovhele Nthumeni Masia, royal family members and friends.

Radzilani described the late queen as a true ambassador of the Vhavenda people. “She remained an outstanding leader of our time and royal servant of her people until the end. She was a rare breed, who didn’t use the education she attained to alleviate and set herself apart from the downtrodden and poor people. Instead, she was a protagonist for human rights,” she said.

Dr Nethengwe is survived by husband Thovhele Nethengwe, son Happy Nethengwe, and daughter Tshamaano Nethengwe. She was laid to rest in the sacred place at Thengwe-Thondoni (Zwiendeulu).

The late Dr Gladys Nethengwe. Photo: supplied

Seated from left to right: Deputy Speaker of the Limpopo Legislature Mr Tshitereke Matibe, MEC for Transport and Community Safety Florence Radzilani, Thovhele Nthumei Masia, Thovhele Vudzidzhena Nethengwe (husband of the late queen, Dr Nethengwe) and Vhamusanda Maungedzo Nemutanzhela. Photo: Silas Nduvheni.

Art & Entertainment

Tshaka Chizboy is back behind the microphone

Entertainment

Listeners to border-town community radio station Musina FM were very excited about the return of famous veteran producer and presenter Victor Hulumeni to the airwaves last Monday, following a three-year break. Hulumeni, better known as Victor Tshaka Chizboy in the broadcasting fraternity, started his career at Musina FM in 2010. In 2016, however, he joined Vhembe FM for two years before taking a break from radio altogether to focus on his studies. After his time away, he is happy to be back at Musina FM, where he now presents Tsumbavhuyo, a talk show aired weekdays between 12:00 and 15:00.

He explained to Limpopo Mirror last week why he had opted to make a comeback.

“The foundation of success is to love what one does, and to me, there is nothing more fulfilling than sitting behind the microphone. Radio is my life, and I feel very happy to be back where I belong. Through radio, I can interact with different people and learn

my listeners over these almost three years, and this reunion is the start of a new page for me. I promise to give my listeners my best. My mission is to contribute to the development and success of the local media,” he said.

As an all-rounder, Hulumeni said he found presenting a talk show easy. “I can present any kind of programme. Over the years, I have done different radio shows on religion, children, general topics and sports shows for both Musina FM and Vhembe FM. I am happy that the response from the listeners during my first show last Monday was very positive. I believe that my presence at the radio station will add value as I will also be there to mentor young presenters who regard me as their role model.”

Thomas “The White Man” Makhanthisa prefers to stay behind the scenes

By Victor Mukwevho

One of the finest sound engineers in the country, Mr Thomas “The White Man” Makhanthisa, says that even though he plays multiple musical instruments, he is not likely to record his own album as he prefers to stay in the background.

Makhanthisa, who likes to call himself Mukhuwa, or “The White Man”, as he lives with albinism, kicked off his music career in the 80s, back when he played the keyboard for Daniel Tshanda of Splash and The Dalom Kids. “I used to practise with them and arranged their music for them but was left out when the albums were released, because of my skin disorder.

People who live with albinism had always been stigmatized, especially in those years. People did not want to be associated with us in public,” he said.

Things changed for

the better for him, though, when he joined an East Rand-based rock and roll band. “The band was called The van der Merwes, and used to play at top hotels and restaurants in and around Johannesburg. They did not treat me like an outsider, and I enjoyed myself there.”

Makhanthisa has a music degree that he obtained from the University of Venda in 2006. When asked if people with albinism were still stigmatized by the public, he said it still happened but on a much smaller scale. “I

was driving from Thavhani Mall recently when a car in front of me splashed dirty water onto my windscreen. I stopped immediately because I could not see. The guy behind me got out of his car and approached me angrily and said: ‘Hey albino, why did you take a driver’s licence when you know you have eye problems?’ I just looked at him and he said: ‘These albinos will kill us on the road. They know they can’t see properly, but they are driving.’ I just got out of my car, cleaned my windscreen and left,” he said.

Thomas “The White Man” Makhanthisa is one of the finest sound engineers around. Photo: Victor Mukwevho.

He has worked as a sound engineer at many national and international events and was the main man behind the scenes during local music diva Makhadzi’s recent One Woman Show at Makhuvha stadium.

national and international events and was the scenes during local music

Makhuvha stadium. to treat people with albiskin condition. Rather

His parting words were a plea to the public to treat people with albinism with respect. “We are human beings just like you. We just have a skin condition. Rather call me ‘The White Man’ or ‘Mukhuwa’, but not an albino,” he said.

The Diamond Voice to represent Limpopo at Live Your Dream SA Youth Awards

Mangalani Mudau (35), better known by Musina FM listeners as The Diamond Voice, is the only radio presenter from Limpopo to be nominated for the 2022 Live Your Dream SA Youth Awards, which will be held in Durban on Saturday, 19 November.

The awards, which started as a talent show in 2014, recognise young and upcoming

South African artists between the ages of 14 and 35 in various fields of arts. The initiative also seeks to encourage gifted young artists to expose their talents, create their own jobs via their art and thus contribute to the development of the country’s arts and entertainment industry.

Mudau presents Musina FM’s Afternoon Drive Show from 15:00 to 18:00 during weekdays. He said he felt honoured to be nominated for the prestigious award. “When nominations opened in June this year, my colleagues at Musina FM nominated me. I never thought I would make it. I was so shocked and happy at the same time when I heard that I had made it to the finals. This is history in the making. Not only do I carry the hopes of the people of Musina, but I will be representing Limpopo in this category,”

he said.

Having won a few local awards, Mudau strongly believes that bringing the award home will strengthen his reputation in the broadcasting industry. “My dream is to one day work for one of the national radio stations, and winning this award will be a step closer to that goal. I will prove to South Africa that the small border town of Musina has enough talent to compete in any sphere across the globe.”

Musina FM’s station manager, Justice Langa, wished Mudau well and said he believed that the award would come back to Musina.

Voting lines for the awards had already opened on 1 September and close on 15 November. To vote for Mudau, SMS “LYD 121” to 33282.

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Veteran radio presenter Victor ‘Tshaka Chizboy’ Hulumeni is back behind the microphone at Musina FM.

Art & Entertainment

Godzilla De Legend resurges with another hit single

Entertainment

Tovhowani Muleya has been out of the limelight for some time, but fans will be happy to know that the Musina-based musician is back with a brand new Amapiano single, titled Ndo Pfuka, which was released only last week (10 October).

Muleya, famously known as Godzilla De Legend, has been in the music industry for nearly two decades, although he has not released his own music over the past few years. The reason for this is that he has been mentoring local up-and-coming artists such as Dikeledi Ramunenyiwa, Humbulani Munyai, Jah Rubza Vhadau, and Rasta

Icon, to name but a few, through his record label, G Records.

“I have been working behind the scenes to grow the music industry in Musina. My schedule was very tight with all the artists recording at my studio. As an established musician here in Musina myself, I thought it best to take a break from recording my own music for a while to focus on helping those in need of assistance to get started. I am happy to see that many of these artists have successfully launched their music careers and already have a huge following in Musina. A great leader is one who produces other great leaders, and I am proud to have produced some

of the big names in the local music industry,” he said.

Muleya talked a little about his new single. “Although my focus had really been on developing new talent, my fans kept on asking when I was going to release new music myself. That is why I decided to record my latest single, which is already starting to make waves as it is being played in pubs and taxis. My deepest gratitude goes out to Musina FM for giving my song daily airplay since its release a week ago. This only proves to me that my music still has a place in this evolving entertainment world.”

Ndo Pfuka is available on all digital online music platforms.

Lutendo Ndou is back in full swing after being absent from festivals for nearly four years

By Elmon Tshikhudo

Nearly four years have passed since multi-talented gospel sensation Lutendo Ndou last actively participated at outdoor music festivals. Before that, the 33-year-old singer and dancer from Tshikombani, outside Thohoyandou, used to be a regular and very popular figure at events, performing across the whole of Limpopo and beyond.

The artist is well known for his somewhat unusual choice in fashion in terms of stage attire - which is tattered-looking clothes. Over the years, this has become his trademark look during performances, and his fans seem to be loving it. “The outfit was a way of attracting the attention of people and to

show humility,” he said.

Since the Remember Me and Thapelo hit-maker’s sudden disappearance from the music scene in 2019, the same question has been asked repeatedly: “Where is Lutendo Ndou?”

Limpopo Mirror went in search of this versatile performer and, sure enough, caught up with him while he was performing live at an outdoor event at Tshikombani.

Ndou, who used to be a dancer for veteran gospel singer Jerry Navhani before going solo in 2018, was very eager to clear the air about his long absence.

“The rumours that I quit music is not true, of course. I am still alive and kicking and performing, as you can see,” he smiled.

“I released my second album, Thapelo, in 2020, when the

Covid pandemic hit our shores and the music industry was halted. I could not market the album or do performances as a result of the restrictions.”

His last album, called Monate Sione, was released in 2021, right after most of the Covid restrictions were lifted at last.

“I thought things would change as the album is very powerful, but I hit yet another snag. I do not have a sound system for performances and promotions. But I am getting the funds to set that right, and soon I will be taking my music to its rightful owners again. My fans should not despair. They are still going to see me perform all over,” Ndou said.

For bookings and to purchase his music, he can be contacted on 072 622 7688.

Mavhungu dreams of getting her poems published

By Elmon Tshikhudo

A few years ago, Mpho Mavhungu had her grandmother as her only audience to listen to her poetry recitals. Today, her audience is growing steadily as she makes her way up in this industry.

The 28-year-old woman from Tshisahulu Siawoadza, outside Thohoyandou, who is a Grade 12 learner at Lwamondo High School, says she used to spend all her free time composing and reciting her poems to her grandmother, Ms Lutendo Suzan Mavhungu, who also became her mentor and motivator.

So far, she has composed more than 10 poems, including Muvenda, Zwivhuya Zwanga and Surviving a Difficult Life. Most of them are written in Tshivenda and are about love, sexual abuse and memories.

On 24 September this year, she got her big break when she was invited to perform before hundreds of people who attended a heritage festival, hosted by Thavhani Mall in the mall’s parking lot. Wearing her trademark traditional shedo, she left her audience begging for more. “My plans and dreams are starting to come true. I felt very inspired after the performance, and

I am looking forward to big poetry festivals where I will be billed with the big names in the industry,” she said.

Mavhungu’s splendid performance at the festival also opened other doors for her as Phalaphala FM booked her for an interview, where she got to recite more of her poems on air. “I have my grandmother to thank for everything I have achieved thus far. She is my Tshivenda lecturer and taught me the Vhavenda culture. The shedo I wear at recitals was also inspired by her. She encouraged me to wear it and be proud of it. I am not bothered by the stares I get from some people, and I encourage the youth to wear it too as it is an important part of our culture,” she said.

Only one thing she still desperately wants, and that is to get her poems published. “I would like a published poet and publisher to take me under his or her wing and mentor me. My dream is to get my poems published, but I lack the finances to do it. I’m hoping that someone out there can lend me a helping hand,” Mavhungu said.

Anyone who might be able to help Mavhungu get her book of poems published can contact her on 066 599 4334.

Thendokae is living his dream

Mpho Mukumela (26) counts among the excellent cast of Phalaphala FM’s radio drama, Ndiyone mini yeneyi, in his role as Thendokhae.

Mukumela, who hails from Tshilapfene village, started acting at a young age. “I started doing stage drama when I was in primary school, so you can say I grew up with it. Acting is my ultimate passion,” he said.

When he was in secondary school, he continued to do drama and won an award for best actor. Later, he joined some acting groups in his village. He says he was greatly motivated by Lufuno Meregin Meregi, who kept on telling him “You can do better than this”.

Mukumela says he always saw himself doing radio drama. “I am glad God granted my wish. For me, radio means opportunities. It bridges the gap between our people and the world. Radio drama inspires and instils hope. With radio drama, we learn the difference between right and wrong. Radio has given me an opportunity to do something in the community, you see. I have always wanted to be part of change.”

He is very appreciative of the support he receives from his family while he has been pursuing his acting career. “Radio drama has taught me how to speak to a larger audience. I am now confident to voice my opinion about certain things,” he says.

He urges the youth to work hard and make education their first priority in life. “Education is so important,” he says. “Acting is a shortterm career. Once that job ends, it’s over for you too. People will forget about you. So, better to have something else to fall back on.”

Phalaphala FM’s programme manager, Sharon Ravele, said: “The station is privileged to have talented actors like Mpho Mukumela to be a part of its drama soapie. He has shown commitment to his role since he joined Ndiyone mini yeneyi.”

Mpho Mukumela, one of the actors on Phalaphala FM’s radio drama, Ndiyone mini yeneyi. Photo supplied.

Versatile, multi-talented gospel sensation Lutendo Ndou is bouncing back onto the music scene to entertain his fans again. Photo: Elmon Tshikhudo.

Well-known Musina musician Tovhowani Muleya, aka Godzilla De Legend, is back with his latest Amapiano single, titled Ndo Pfuka

Three businesspeople were fined for keeping goats and sheep in the Musina central business district (CBD) and ordered to take their ani mals away within 24 hours, while another entrepreneur was fined for burning his waste in the CBD, instead of throwing the thrash out in skip bins. This was during a routine law-enforcement inspection around the town, initiated by Musina’s municipal manager, Mr Nathi Tshiwanammbi, last Wednesday (12 October).

Tshiwanammbi said the municipality had received complaints about people keeping sheep and goats in town, which is in contraven

tion of the municipal bylaws. “Through our Community Services Department, we had to act swiftly. It is totally unacceptable to have people keeping animals in the CBD, as it poses a health hazard.

People should conduct busi ness permissible by law. We will not tolerate a situation where people disregard the law in our presence.”

According to Tshiwa nammbi, one of the business people had built a complete kraal for his animals behind his shop. “When you walk down the street, you would never suspect that there is anything illegal happening behind the shops. This shop was operating as normal, but we were shocked when we went through the back door and saw a kraal with goats,

sheep and piles of animal feed stored inside. We are happy that these businesspeople have complied with our no tices and moved their animals within the given 24-hour period. We hope this serves as a lesson to would-be perpe trators as we will not smile on them,” he said. He issued a strong warning to residents who disregard the bylaws of the local authority. “As local government, we play our role of implementing poli cies, but residents should also assist us by abiding to those laws. Our law-enforcement employees will not tolerate a situation where some resi dents ignore the law. We want our town to be always clean, so that we can also attract investors and tourists to help build our economy.”

“We cannot distribute free condoms, but not pads,” says SRC president

By Maanda Bele

Over the past few years, the safety of students housed at the University of Venda (Univen) remained questionable as they were terror ised by burglars, robbers and, in some cases, young women were raped – either on their way to or inside their rooms at night. But it seems that Univen’s new president of the student representative council (SRC), Gudani Lloyd Tshaamano, has big ambitions to see things improve for the students.

Tshaamano, also known as “President Speak ing Here”, was elected as SRC president last Friday (14 October), after his party, The Economic Freedom Fighters Student Command (EFFSC), won this year’s SRC elections with 5 226 votes to Sasco’s 2 963 votes.

Tshaamano said they had already started dealing with the issue of safety last year, when the EFFSC took the power from Sasco. “The safety of our students is a priority; we want to have 24-hour security that will patrol the residential quar ters where our students are staying, as well as the routes the student use when they are not on the campus,” he said.

Another concern the SRC wants to address is the issue of bursaries. “We are planning on visiting the NSFAS’ head offices in Cape Town to solve the matter of dual registra tions and other issues preventing students from getting funding. While we are at it, we are also pleading with the management to help students who are not funded with food parcels.”

Tshamaano also shared his plans to make sure that female students get free sanitary pads. “Our students are poor and some of

them cannot afford sanitary towels. We cannot distribute free condoms, but not pads. Sex is a choice, menstruation is not,” he said.

The EFF congratulated Univen’s student com mand. “We congratulate the EFFSC battalion, led by “President Speaking Here” (Tshamaa no), for emerging victoriously to take on the responsibility of leading the university’s SRC. A mammoth task lies ahead of them, but we are confident that they will execute the mandate giv en by the students and apply their experience in leading the university for two consecutive years to advance service delivery for all students,” said the EFF in a media statement.

The newly elected Univen SRC president, Gudani Llyod Tshamaano, also known as “President Speaking Here”. Photo supplied.

Musina News

Municipal law-enforcement workers Petrus Ravhudzulo (left) and Lulu Shilote, shortly after fining a businessman for illegally keeping goats and sheep behind his shop in the Musina CBD.

By Kaizer Nengovhela

Prof Simon Nemutandani has been elected as the new president of the Association of Medical Councils of Africa (AMCOA) during a conference held at Sun City on 6 October this year.

Nemutandani grew up in Maun gani and had a distinguished career as western medicine practitioner. He did his schooling at Sane Primary school, Beuster Primary, Guvhukuvhu Secondary, and ma triculated at Dimani High School. He was appointed President of the Health Profession Council of South Africa in 2020 and is contracted for this position until 2025.

Nemutandani strongly believes in the power of indigenous medicine and competent health practitioners to manage and treat diseases in Africa and beyond. He said that

western health practitioners must recognise and work with indigenous health practitioners, and respect patients’ right to decide who, when or how they wanted to consult a Sangoma or medical doctor.

“I am the product of the com munity, who has supported and encouraged me to try hard to be myself in all circumstances. Focus on yourself, compete with yourself. Your own shadow does not measure your weight, value and future. I am a beneficiary of villagers who have offered me an opportunity to do my best. Let’s all open our arms for others to benefits from our success es. Hard work alone is not enough. It’s hard work, together with being given opportunity,” he said.

He expressed his appreciation to his family and friends for their unconditional support throughout his achievements. “Growing up in a disadvantaged background was not easy, but I am happy that I made it.”

Dedication and commit ment are the secrets behind his outstanding achievements. “I thank God for all He has done for me,” Nemutandani said.

His advice to learners and undergraduate students facing similar challenges, is to “dream, be patient and have a vision, no matter how difficult or impossible life seems to be.

Concentrate on your studies and stay focused. There are many detractors on the way, and there is no instant gratifi cation. Vision takes longer to reach, but is wonderful once achieved,” he said.

Elim Secondary wins big at Funda Mzantsi

By Thembi Siaga

Elim Senior Secondary School is on cloud nine after five of their learners broke the record for winning altogether seven trophies and ten gold and silver medals at the 12th Funda Mzantsi Champion ship. The award ceremony was held in George, in the Western Cape, recently.

The event was hosted by the Na tional Library of South Africa (NLSA), in partnership with the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) and George Municipality, under the theme ‘Building Creative Minds’. More than 300 inmates battled with six com munity book clubs, universities, and schools from across nine provinces, competing in IsiZulu, SiSwati, IsiN

debele, Xitsonga, English and other languages. The competition includ ed book reviews, spelling bees and debates.

This collaboration was formed after the DCS recognized the relevance of reading in the rehabilitation of offend ers in 2013, aiming to foster a reading culture among South Africans.

Leaners from Elim Senior Sec ondary School were accompanied by three of the school’s educators, who thoroughly prepared them for almost two weeks to make it to the top. The school managed to win first position in all the Xitsonga categories, and the second overall position for Tshivenda.

The five Grade 10 and 11 learners from Elim - Vutlhari Mukhensani, Phindulo Ndou, Tebogo Masuku, Ti yani Chauke, and Phuluso Matenzhe –

are still trying to absorb their success. “We feel so blessed that we could represent the school. Our accomplish ments were all thanks to the teachers and school leadership who assisted us with preparation for the competi tion in advance,” said Vutlhari, who accumulated two trophies for a review on the book Dida, and a debate on whether the government is encourag ing idleness by granting a R350 Sassa grant to youths.

One of the teachers at Elim Senior Secondary School, Mr Emanuel Nkanyani, said they were really proud of their learners’ remarkable perfor mance. “We have been competing in this championship since 2017. Break ing the record for winning the most prizes is a major accomplishment for us. We are overjoyed,” he said.

Elim Senior Secondary School’s teachers and learners celebrated breaking the record for winning the most prizes at this year’s Funda Mzantsi Championships. From left to right are Ms Julia Mashau, Mr Oscar Ramaru, Tebogo Masuka, Mr Steven Mashimbyi, Vutlhari Mukhensani, Mr Bernard Nkatingi, Phuluso Matenzhe, Tiyani Chauke, Phindulo Ndou and Mr Emanuel Nkanyani. Photo: Thembi Siaga.

Photo: Kaizer Nengovhela.

A mug full of termites is healthy and keeps Dorcas in business

Musina News

Dorcus Ndhlovu (53) from Khub vi village, north of Thohoyandou, believes that indigenous knowledge on harvesting traditional food should be preserved and passed on to the future generations. Ndhlovu, who is unemployed, keeps herself afloat by harvesting and selling edible termites (madzhulu) to customers from her village and the surrounding area.

Although catching termites can be an arduous job on its own, this is the only way for Dorcus to put food on the table.

According to a research article, titled Human uses and indigenous knowledge of edible termites in Vhembe District, Limpopo Province, South Africa, au thored by Shandukani R. Netshifhefhe and published in the South African Journal of Science in 2018, termites are a very good food source - rich in proteins, fats, vitamins, and essential mineral nutrients. They provide a useful alternative for poor families to get the nutrients needed to survive.

Dorcus showed this newspaper’s correspondent how catching termites is done. “First, I dig an opening in the termitary (tshiulu) until I see the ter

mite tunnels beneath the ground. Then I use a special stick made of thick grass weed (mufhembo) to provoke them. I stick it into the termite tunnels, and they bite into the stick, thinking that they are protecting themselves against the enemy. Then I carefully take out the stick and harvest the termites. It needs special care to do this, because their bites are very painful,” she said, showing the bites on her fingers.

Dorcus sells a coffee mug full of edi ble termites for R20. “On good days, I can sell a whole 5-litre bucket, whereas on bad days, I can go home completely empty-handed. Most of my customers are elderly people, but it will make me happy if we can also encour age the young ones to enjoy this delicious meal of termites.”

New General Manager At Khoroni Zukiswa Quagraine Joins Peermont Resorts

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Peermont Resorts’ Khoroni in Thohoyandou is proud to announce the appointment of Zukiswa Quagraine to the position of new General Manager in September 2022.

Quagraine has over 16 years’ experience in the of hospitality and tourism sector, having previously managed four hotels within the Tsogo Sun and served as Regional General Manager in the food division for Empact group. She has also managed the Business and Industry sector in Gauteng, with a portfolio consisting of elite clients including Deloitte, Sasol, Sun International, Norton Rose and Siemens. to name a few.

‘I am fanatical about youth and women development in the tourism and catering industry,’ says Quagraine, who has worked closely with the Unisa Business School of Leadership (SBL) and the

Department of Tourism to encourage and empower women through executive education training. ‘As part of the first group of women to take part in the Executive Development Program for Women in Tourism I was honoured to address conferences and spoke at various symposia where I could emphasize people development as a critical focus area for the growth of the industry.’

Quagraine has been actively involved in the hospitality Tourism Industry where she was awarded 2 Lilizela awards by the Department of Tourism to honour individuals in the industry for their contribution in growing South Africa as a global destination. Quagraine was also awarded the Investor in People (2013 and 2014) and The Most Empowered Tourism (2013) awards.

Having joined Peermont, Quagraine brings with her a focus on empowerment of her colleagues, supporting her community, and ensuring that

she drives responsible and sustainable business practices across the industry.

Khoroni is a Peermont resort. Visit www.khoroni.com and connect with us on social media.

She says that, although she does not have her own trans port, she can deliver to those who live nearby if they call her directly on 079 132 4054.

“Cop killer” case gets transferred to Thohoyandou High Court for hearing

By Victor Mukwevho

The case against a 25-year-old suspect who allegedly killed an on-duty police officer at the Mutale Police Station was transferred to the Thohoyan dou High Court by the Mutale Magistrate’s Court on Friday (14th).

Muvhuso Morgan Nyadzani from Makwilidza village in the Nethengwe area was arrested on 27 November 2020 for kidnapping and rape. While he was being taken to the holding cells, he allegedly produced a knife, stabbed police officer Mbulaheni Ronald Mulanduli in the neck several times and left him for dead when he escaped. Before he disappeared into the wilderness, Nyadzani allegedly took all the deceased’s belongings from his pockets. He was arrested again a few days later when he sought help from a traditional healer.

The Deputy Public Prosecu

tor (DPP), based at the Tho hoyandou division of the High Court, charged Nyadzani with nine charges, including murder, rape, kidnapping and escaping from lawful custody.

He is also charged with contravening a pro tection order. This after his former girlfriend, Thovhedzo Ramavhona, who had applied for a protection order against him for assaulting her multiple times, claimed that he showed up at her house despite the pro tection order, kidnapped her, locked her up in a room and raped her several times.

He is also charged with housebreaking. On 18 October 2018, he allegedly broke into Mrs Rofhiwa Tshialatshithu’s home and stole two car keys and R10 000 from

a safe.

His case is scheduled to be heard between 6 and 10 Janu ary 2023.

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Dorcus Ndhlovu from Khubvi village shows how to catch termites (madzhulu).

Muvhuso Morgan Nyadzani’s case will be heard in the Thohoyandou High Court in January 2023. Photo supplied.

Pallbearers carry the remains of the late Tshilidzi Muebi (15) to a waiting hearse during the funeral service held on Thursday, 14 October, at the International Evangelical Chris tian Church in Duthuni. The disabled boy died on 6 October, after the family’s house caught fire and burnt down, with him alone inside. His father was at the family spaza shop, on the other side of the yard, when the incident occurred. Tshilidzi was laid to rest at the family’s sacred burial place at Phiphidi. Photo supplied by Muvhuso Tshikhudo of Mt Photography.

Me. Zukiswa Quagraine the new General Manager at Peermont Resorts’ Khoroni in Thohoyandou

Back: Thovhele Nthumeni Masia and his wife Tsakani, CEO of Limpopo Gambling Board Mr/s Gregory and Conny Makoko, Khoroni General Manager Zukiswa Quagraine, Black Management Forum Chairperson Mr Mpho and Mrs Lynette Motsei. Front: Cllr. Cecilia Kwinda, Mayor of Thulamela Athongozwidivha Sarah Rammbuda, Former Limpopo Gambling Board CEO and current member of Gambling Board Mr/s Serobi Maja, SAPS Brig. Station Commander Leshoaneng Mantjane, Marketing Manager: Khoroni Yolanda Gerber.

The Busabatsha Rehabilitation Movement donated school uniforms, gas stoves, as well as uniforms for the teachers at Vhembe-based early childhood development (ECD) centres on Thursday, 13 October. The handover was done by the founder of the Busabatsha Re habilitation Movement, Ms Sibongile Makhofane, at the Itsani Divine Kingdom Church. “Electricity has become unreliable due to the current load shedding and the gas stoves will hopefully help in that regard. We also donated uniforms for the principals and teachers to look presentable. Then, we thought that the workshop on compliance would be helpful as the move from Social Development to the Department of Education requires them to up date compliance documents at their centres, and most of the workers at these centres are not familiar with the process,” said Makhofane during the function. In the photo, Thovhele Thivhulawi Makumbane (standing third from left) receives the stoves, donated by the Busabatsha Rehabilitation Movement, on behalf of the respective ECD centres. With him (from left to right) are Mr Vusi Maruping (Busabatsha), Bishop Mungoni Muhali (recipi ent), Cllr Joseph Nemalegeni, Ms Marie Ravele (Contralesa) and Ms Sibongile Makhofane. Photo: Elmon Tshikhudo.

Zero tolerance for criminals among us, say Zimbabweans in Tshikota

By Bernard Chiguvare

A group of law-abiding Zimbabweans residing in and around Tshikota have taken a zero-tolerance stance against any criminal activities in the area - especially crime committed by Zimbabwean nationals who choose not to abide by the laws of the country.

This follows an unfortunate incident near Elim a few weeks ago when four Zimbabweans, accused of stealing copper cables and solar panels, were burnt to death by community members who had become fedup with suffering at the hands of criminals.

The group of law-abid ers now want to send out a warning to their fellow Zimbabweans from around the Tshikota area to desist from any kind of criminal activities. Early last Sunday morning (16 October), the group gathered at the Masedi Primary School grounds, joined by residents from the area as well.

Two committees were established last year to deal with crime, namely the Elderly Group, which is meant to give advice before any issue gets out of hand, and the Disciplinary Group, which deals in “disci plining” any Zimbabwean citi zen who gets caught in criminal activity. After disciplining the individual, the group must

make sure that the individual leaves South Africa.

“We really would like to live in harmony with the locals, so any criminal activity perpe trated by a fellow Zimbabwean should be dealt with accord ingly. We are warning those who sell scrap to not involve themselves in theft or any other form of crime. We also urge fellow Zimbabweans not to buy just anything off the streets as a lot of stuff sold on the streets is stolen,” said Joseph Maposa, one of the Zimbabwean leaders, who lives in Tshikota.

Maposa said that foreigners often labelled South Africans as xenophobic, but that this was not true. “No-one would

want to live around people who involve themselves in crime all the time. So, as Zimbabweans, let us take very decisive action against those who are found guilty of wrongdoings,” said Maposa.

Vhutshilo Manwadu, a mem ber of the anti-crime group, en couraged other Zimbabweans to also join in the fight against crime. “The group patrols the streets of Tshikota throughout the night. We can really use more patrollers to join us,” said Manwadu. He asked the Zimbabwean residents from the area to help their cause by contributing R20 every month for fuel for those who patrol at night.

Realty 1 Louis Trichardt recently scored a triple win for the local team of property profession als. Firstly, the joint efforts of the whole team placed Realty 1 Louis Trichardt in first place in the country for their total sales during September. Ria Van Zyl achieved a national third place for her registered sales, while Khathu Mulaudzi was fifth overall for her registered sales during the same period. Mulaudzi also achieved a national fifth place for total registered sales during August this year, while the Louis Trichardt branch was third in the country. Legislation restrictions on property professionals are very strict regarding the documented signed man dates on property sales and authorities to sell etc. With Reta Pieterse (principal) at the helm, who ensures that transaction procedures are closely adhered to, she leads the team to success with their professional handling of sale transactions. The Realty 1 team thanked all their loyal buyers and sellers who had made this success possible and look forward to their continued support.

On Sunday, 16 October, a group of Zimbabweans from the Tshikota area gathered at the Masedi Primary School grounds to map a way forward in stopping fellow Zimbabweans from getting involved in criminal activities. Photo: Bernard Chigu vare.

Post Office warns against 419 scam

Fraud warning

The SA Post Office has become aware of emails meant to convince the receiver to pay money into the account of fraudsters.

Members of the public receive an email stating that a parcel addressed to them is being retained because customs fees on it are outstanding. The notice entices them to click on a link that leads them to a website where they can make a payment to release the fictitious parcel.

Emails sent from the server of the SA Post Office originate from @postoffice.co.za. The scam emails are sent from different servers. The email includes a parcel number starting the letters ZA, which was not generated by the Post Office. When tracked on the Post Office’s website, the parcel number does not give any result.

Members of the public who receive the notice should delete it immediately. If cus toms fees are payable on a parcel posted from abroad, the client pays the fees when they collect the parcel.

“The Post Office gives customers the oppor

The SA Post Office have again warned against the so-called 419 scam doing the rounds whereby people receive e-mails urging them to pay cus toms fees in parcels. Photo: SA Post Office.

tunity to check a parcel before they officially take it into possession, and therefore does not require the payment of any fees before the time of collec tion,” said the SA Post Office in a press release. They added that the Post Office normally sends an SMS when a parcel is ready for collection and never requests an EFT or online payment before a parcel is collected. Any request for an electron ic payment should be viewed as a scam.

“The Post Office encourages members of the public with any information about postal crimes to contact its toll-free crime-buster hotline on 0800 020 070,” said the Post Office.

A Grade 11 learner from Marude Secondary School, Morongwa Moholo, is the provincial winner in the Spelling BEE Competition. The ceremony during which the winners were an nounced was held at the Polokwane campus of the University of South Africa (Unisa) on Fri day, 30 September. Morongwa was presented with cash amounting to R5 000, a laptop and a certificate. Photo: supplied.

Special day of prayer to urge young people to refrain from criminality

By Kaizer Nengovhela

Young people from around the Sinthumule area were urged to refrain from crim inal activities and focus on their school work. This was during the Sinthumule Day of Prayer at Ramantsha, where different churches, pastors, traditional leaders, the police, residents, different stakeholders and community structures gathered to pray for the current crisis faced in communities regarding the escalating crime in the area.

Tshilwavhusiku SAPS’s station commissioner, Lt Col Mapefo Emily Machaba, strongly discouraged young people from indulging in any form of crime as this may eventually result in their having to battle through life with a criminal record. She stated that a problem with young people who frequented taverns and committed heinous crimes in the middle of the night on

returning from those taverns existed currently.

“Our youths break into homes and steal articles such as phones, TV sets, computers and music systems,” she said. “Stop destroying your future, and try to focus on your schoolwork instead. Don’t do things that you’ll regret tomorrow.”

She encouraged young people to make education their main priority. “When I look at you, I see future mayors, doctors, teachers, nurses, engineers and state presidents. Don’t allow your poor financial background to determine your future, because there are lots of bursaries out there to finance your education.”

She reprimanded young children who travel at night without being accompanied by older people, saying that this was extremely dangerous.

Vhamusanda Vho-Ntsundeni Sinthumule said that young people needed to be given mor al education to encourage them to stay clear of criminal activi

ties. “It’s important for us to tell the children about the dangers of involving themselves in crime,” he said, also encourag ing the parents to support their children in their education.

The chairperson of the Sinthumule Pastors Forum, Phineus Maleme, encouraged the youth to pray for whatever they want in life.

“Today’s youth tend to forget and to look down on the power of prayer. Let us change all that and start believing that, with hard work and God, everything is possible. A nation without education is doomed and will not develop. Let us help pre pare our youth to be respon sible members of society who will contribute positively to the development of our country,” he said.

“Never again do we want to see our youth making headlines in papers for committing sui cide or shooting their principals for ‘failing’ them at the end of the year.”

Parents should use resources to help them cope with autistic children

By Silas Nduvheni

The Usi Mphire Multi-Pur pose Centre in Maniini village, near Thohoyandou, has taken the lead in promot ing awareness on disabilities such as autism spectrum disorder - a developmental disorder caused by differenc es in the brain.

Monday, 10 October, was World Mental Health Day, and the centre invited mothers with

autistic children to the Thohoy andou Indoor Sports Centre for their awareness campaign. The purpose was to advise these parents on how to better deal with autism.

The Usi Mphire Centre’s project manager, Ms Mashudu Tshikalange, said that they were worried that children who had been diagnosed with autism were not taken care of properly by their families, in schools and the communities

they lived in. “We want commu nities to be better aware of the autistic children among them, and to refrain from saying that they might be bewitched. We urge parents and families with autistic children not to hide them, but to come on board as we can give advice on how to cope with this disability,” said Tshikalange.

Ms Belinda Sikwana from Autism South Africa’s Lim popo Office, who was also a guest speaker at the event, said her duty was to ensure that the communities learnt and understood what autism spectrum disorder was about and how it affected those who had to deal with a family member living with this condition.

According to Sikwa na, a lot of research is still being done in trying to find the cause of au tism. As yet, no definite answers exist, but the agreement reached is that autism is no-one’s fault – neither the child’s, nor the parents’.

Maemu Musiamo steers his team to victory in MMK Admin league

By Kaizer Nengovhela

Maemu Musiamo of Magau United steered his team to victory when they beat Ma dombidzha Western Stars 3-1in their MMK Adminis trators League match that was played at the Madom bidzha Grounds on Sunday.

The game started at a fast pace, with both teams searching for goals. Stars lost cohesion in the middle of the park at some point, but their dribbling wizard, Thabo “Ska pi” Matuba, remained a thorn

in the flesh of the defenders of United. Matuba came close to scoring in the ninth minute when he tried his luck from the edge of the box. The ball missed the goal mouth by inches.

The boys from Magau vil lage took the lead in the 24th minute. Maemu “Longtom” Musiamo beat the offside trap and showed the keeper the wrong way. The home side did not give in without a fight, but the visitors enjoyed their 1-0 lead until the referee, Mr Hendrick Muhovhekanyi,

blew the half-time whistle.

United scored two more goals in the second half. Musiamo was on target again in the 69th minute. He beat the keeper with a volley.

Netshedzo Mavhungu of Stars then caused a bit of a stir when he scored after finishing off a square pass from Silas Mambona.

Musiamo completed his hat trick when he picked up a square pass from Lloyd Davhana in the dying minutes of the match.

Annual sports tournament to keep children active and out of trouble

By Bernard Chiguvare

In an effort to keep primary school learners occupied and away from substance abuse, Mantombazana, a Musi na-based company, initiated the Sanlam Annual Charity School Tournament, involv ing netball and soccer games, which was held on 14 Octo ber. The games were played at the Skoonplaas Stadium in Musina.

Seven schools in Musina participated in the tournament. The schools are Bonwa-Udi Primary School, Makushu Pri

mary School, Gateway Primary School, Kranenburg Primary School, S T Martin Primary School, Maroi Primary School, and Rixile Primary School.

“Sporting activities are done at a lesser extent in primary schools these days, so learners often go home after school and start to engage in substance abuse or drop out of school af ter falling pregnant. That’s why we, as an organisation, felt the need to fight these ills through introducing sports to children,” said Binky Sefake, managing director of Mantombazana.

Sefake said that only schools

from the 12 wards within the Musina Municipality currently participated in the tournament, but the organisation aimed to include all the schools in the province and make this an annual tournament.

Makushu Primary School ended up as the soccer champi ons. “We are very excited about winning this tournament.

Dedication from our players and thorough training made us sail to the top. Although some players will be in Grade 8 next year, we are prepared to defend the title in next year’s tourna ment,” said soccer coach Peter Ramadwa.

St Martins Primary School’s girls won the netball division.

Chester Malotsha, an educator at the school, said he was not surprised by his school’s performance in netball. “We are really happy to walk out as champions in this tournament. The school has a great pool of good netball and soccer players. We as educators offer ade quate training to these learners,” he said.

Sanlam donated six trophies – three for soccer and three for netball, while the Red Cross donated medals.

Netshedzo Mavhungo of Stars with the ball, with Lylod Davhana waiting for any mistake. Photo: Kaizer Nengovhela.

St Martin’s Primary School in Musina won the 2022 Sanlam Annual Charity School Tournament’s netball division. The tournament was held at the Skoonplaas Stadium in Musina on 14 October. Photo: sup plied.

From left to right are Percy Sinthumule, Faster Madongo, Vhamusanda Vho- Ntsundeni Sinthumule, Pastor Steven Mulaudzi Rambau, Vhamusanda Vho- Dilo Ramabulana and the chairperson of the Sinthumule Tribal Council, Makhado Ramabulana. Photo: Kaizer Nengov hela.

Parents and organisers of the awareness campaign on autism (from left to right): Ms Saphra Nemutanzhela, Ms Tshilidzi Tshikalange, Ms Belinda Sikwane (speaker of the day), Ms Ndivchudzannyi Masi ye, Mr Lucky Makamu and the chaiperson of Usi Mphire Multi-Pur pose Centre, Ms Mashudu Tshikalange, photographed at the event.

Photo: Silas Nduvheni.

LEGALS

ACE ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD

APPLICATION FOR THE SPECIAL CONSENT IN TERMS OF SECTION 75 (1) OF MAKHADO SPATIAL PLANNING, LAND DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT BY-LAW 2016 AND CLAUSE 22 OF THE MAKHADO LAND USE SCHEME,2009, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 36M TELECOMMUNICATION MAST & BASE STATION ON PORTION 1 OF THE FARM PIESANGFONTUIN NO. 71-LT

No�ce is hereby given that I, the undersigned, Ernie van Tonder, from the firm ACE Environmental Solu�ons (Pty) Ltd, intend to apply to the Makhado Local Municipality, In Terms Of Sec�on 75(1) Of Makhado Spa�al Planning, Land Development And Land Use Management By-Law 2016 And Clause 22 Of The Makhado Land Use Scheme,2009, For The Construc�on Of A 36m Telecommunica�on Mast & Base Sta�on On Por�on 1 Of The Farm Piesangfontuin No. 71-Lt Par�culars and plans of this applica�on may be inspected during normal office hours at the under men�oned address of the applicant.

Any person or persons wishing to object to the approval of this applica�on must lodge such objec�on, together with the grounds thereof, to both the applicant [ACE Environmental Solu�ons (Pty) Ltd] and the Town Planning Department: Department City Development, Execu�ve Director: Town planning department: Civic Centre, Cnr Krogh & Erasmus Streets, Makhado,0920, between 21 October 2022 & 22 November 2022

ACE Environmental Solu�ons (Pty) Ltd 1 Larch Street Centurion, 0157, Postnet Suite 207 Private Bag X32, Highveld Park, 0169 Tel: (012) 663 5200

Email: ernie@ace-env.co.za

Reference: Piesangfontuin

ACE ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD

XIKOMBELO XA MPFUMELO WO HLAWULEKA

FAMBA KA XIYENGE

(1) XA MAKHADO SPATIAL PLANNING, NHLUVUKISO

MISAVA

TIRHISIWA

MAKHADO,2009,

KU

MAST & BASE XITICHI EKA XIYENGE XA 1 XA PURA PIESANGFONTUIN NO. 71-LT

Xi�viso xi nyikiwile leswaku mina, loyi a sayineke laha hansi, Ernie van Tonder, ku suka eka feme ya ACE Environmental Solu�ons (Pty) Ltd, ndzi kunguhata ku endla xikombelo eka Masipala wa Ndhawu ya Makhado, Hi ku ya hi Xiyenge xa 75(1) Xa Makhado Spa�al Planning, Land Development Na Nawu Wa Vulawuri Bya Ma�rhiselo Ya Misava Wa 2016 Na Xiyenge Xa 22 Xa Xikimi Xa Ma�rhiselo Ya Misava Xa Makhado,2009, Xa Ku Aka Mast & Base Sta�on Ya Vuhlanganisi Bya Riqingho Ya 36m Eka Xiphemu Xa 1 Xa Purasi Ra Piesangfontuin No. 71-Lt Vuxokoxoko na �pulani ta xikombelo lexi swi nga kamberiwa hi �awara ta ntolovelo ta hofisi eka adirese leyi boxiweke laha hansi ya mukomberi. Munhu wihi na wihi kumbe vanhu lava lavaka ku kaneta ku pfumeleriwa ka xikombelo lexi va fanele ku nghenisa ku kaneta koloko, kun’we na swivangelo swa kona, eka havumbirhi bya mukomberi [ACE Environmental Solu�ons (Pty) Ltd] na Ndzawulo ya Vupulani bya Doroba: Ndzawulo ya Nhluvukiso wa Doroba, MulawuriJenerali: Ndzawulo ya vupulani bya madoroba: Civic Centre, Cnr Krogh & Erasmus Streets, Makhado,0920, exikarhi ka 21 Khotavuxika 2022 & 22 Nyenyankulu 2022

ACE Environmental Solu�ons (Pty) Ltd 1 Larch Street Centurion, 0157, Postnet Suite 207 Private Bag X32, Highveld Park, 0169 Tel: (012) 663 5200

Email: ernie@ace-env.co.za Xikombo: Piesangfontuin

FHULUFHEDZANI MULAUDZI ATTORNEYS NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN TERMS OF SECTION 29 (1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965

All persons having claims against the undermen�oned estate must lodge it with the Executor concerned within 30 days (or as indicated) from date of publica�on hereof.

Estate no: 1885/2022

Master’s Office: Thohoyandou, Surname MAVHUNGA, Names: PHUMUDZO, Date of birth: 06-09-1991 Id No: 910906 5853 087

Last address: Tshituni

Date of death: 2022/07/17,

Name and Address of Executor or Authorised agent: Fhulu�edzani Mulaudzi A�orneys.

Aneth complex, Por�on 12 of 20, Office No.15 Thohoyandou, 0950

TEL: 067 079 4462,

EMAIL: �ulu�edzani gi�@gmail.com

GOOSEN & HATTINGH ATTORNEYS

SALE OF BUSINESS

No�ce is hereby given in terms of SECTION 34(1) OF THE INSOLVENCY ACT NO 24 OF 1936, to interested

par�es and creditors that KOBUS RISSEEUW TRUST, Registra�on Number IT7831/1995(T) carrying on business at Premises E28 Wolwekraal, Marble Hall, 0450, intends to transfer REMAINING EXTENT OF THE FARM JAGTKRAAL 667, REGISTRATION DIVISION M.S., LIMPOPO PROVINCE, MEASURING : 333,0872 HECTARES, as a going concern to THE VIR-LEO FAMILY TRUST, Registra�on Number IT1913/2009(G) of The Farm Jagtkraal 667, Waterpoort, 0905, Limpopo Province. The effec�ve date of the transfer is intended to be within 30 to 60 days from the last publica�on of the relevant adver�sement.

For any queries in connec�on with the transfer contact: T Ha�ngh at Goosen & Ha�ngh A�orneys: 1st Floor, De Jure Building, Government Square, Marble Hall, 0450, Limpopo Province. Tel: (013) 261 2497, Email: tharina@goosenha�ngh.com, Reference: K79

J E RISIVA ATTORNEYS LOST TITLE DEED (FORM FOR PUBLICATION IN TERMS OF SECTION 38 OF THE DEEDS REGISTRIES ACT N0 47 OF 1937)

No�ce is hereby given in terms of the provisions of Sec�on 38 of the Deeds Registries Act,47 of 1937, I, the REGISTRAR OF DEEDS LIMPOPO at POLOKWANE intend to issue a Cer�ficate of Registered in lieu of Deed of Transfer T42004/1998, registered in favour of NDZILAFHI SELINAH NDOU, ID No: 391027 0110 080, Unmarried in respect of certain ERF 2943 MESSINANANCEFIELD EXTENSION 8 TOWNSHIP, REGISTRATION DIVISION M.T., LIMPOPO PROVINCE,IN EXTENT 319 (THREE HUNDRED AND NINETEEN) SQUARE METRES, which has been lost or destroyed.

All persons having objec�on to the issue of such Cer�ficate are hereby required to lodge the same in wri�ng with the Registrar of Deeds Limpopo at Polokwane Address: 101 Dorp Street, Polokwane Central, Polokwane, 0700 within SIX weeks a�er the date of the first publica�on in the Gaze�e.

Dated at Polokwane this 09th day of SEPTEMBER 2022 J.E RISIVA ATTORNEYS 29 THABO MBEKI STREET POLOKWANE, 0699 Email : Admin@ risivaa�orneys.co.za TEL NO: 015 291 1664 / 073 799 5406 FAX NO: 086 661 3075

REF: JER/596 ESTATE LATE NDOU

KHONGOLOTI CONSULTANT CC MAKHADO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY CONSENT USE APPLICATION IN TERMS OF SECTION 75(1) OF THE MAKHADO MUNICIPALITY SPATIAL PLANNING, LAND DEVELOPMENT AND LAND-USE MANAGEMENT BY-LAW, 2016 APPLICATION FOR:

Erec�on of a Vodacom Cellular Mast and Base Sta�on

In terms of Sec�on 75(1) of the Makhado Municipality Spa�al Planning, Land Development and LandUse Management By-Law, 2016 no�ce is hereby given that I / we, the undersigned to apply to the Makhado Local Municipality for special consent to conduct the following land use ac�vi�es: Erec�on of a Vodacom Cellular Mast and Base Sta�on

On stand/ holding/ farm por�on: PORTION 0 OF THE FARM MAPANI 717 MS (AT MALEMA PRIMARY) PORTION 0 OF THE FARM GROOTFONTEIN 47 LT (TSHIVHADE VILLAGE)

Par�culars of this applica�on may be inspected during normal office hours at: Khongolo� Consultant cc, 373 Melk Street, Nieuw Muckleneuk, 0181, Pretoria

Any person having an objec�on to the approval of this consent use applica�on must lodge such objec�on, together with the grounds thereof, with the office of the Town Planner, Makhado Local Municipality (Private Bag X2596, Makhado, 0920) and the undersigned, in wri�ng not later then: 25 November 2022

Enquiries: Khongolo� Consultant cc PO Box 1950, Brooklyn Square, 0075 Tel: 012 460 4755 Fax: 012 460 4761 / 072 404 7447

Email: khongolo�@ absamail.co.za Ref: Vodacom Eng 14/10/22

KHONGOLOTI CONSULTANT CC MASIPALA WA MAKHADO CONSENT USE APPLICATION IN TERMS OF SECTION 75(1) OF THE MAKHADO MUNICIPALITY SPATIAL PLANNING, LAND DEVELOPMENT AND LAND-USE MANAGEMENT BY-LAW, 2016 XITIVISO XI VIKIWA KU YA HI XIYENGE XA 75(1) XA MAKHADO MUNICIPALITY SPATIAL PLANNING, LAND DEVELOPMENT AND LAND-USE MANAGEMENT BY-LAW, 2016. LESWAKU HINA VA TIRHI VA KHONGOLOTI PTY LTD HI KOMBELA PFUMELELO WA KU ENDLA HIGH MAST EKA PURASI RA: PORTION 0 OF THE FARM MAPANI 717 MS (AT MALEMA PRIMARY)

PORTION 0 OF THE FARM GROOTFONTEIN 47 LT (TSHIVHADE VILLAGE) SWILAVEKO HINKWASWO SWA XIKOMBELO SWI KONA KU XIYAXIYIWA HI NKARI WA NTIRHO EKA TIHOFISI TA VAPULANI VA DOROBA MAKHADO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY PRIVATE BAG X2596, LOUIS TRICHARDT, 0920 HI NKARI WA MASIKU YA 28 KU SUKELA HI SIKU RA TI 18 TA NHWETI YA: 25 November 2022

MINKANETO KUMBE MAVONELO WOYELANA NI XIKOMBELO LEXI, YANGA FIKISIWA EKA MUFAMBISI WA

MASIPALA EKA ADIRESE LEYI KOMBISIWEKE LAHA HENHLA KUMBE EKA POSO YA MAKHADO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY PRIVATE BAG X2596, LOUIS TRICHARDT, 0920 MUKOMBERI LA PFUMELERIWEKE: RICHARD HLENGANI ADDRESS: 373 MELK ST, NIEUW MUCKLENEUK, PRETORIA TEL: 012 460 4755/072 404 7447

EMAIL: khongolo�@ absamail.co.za Ref: BS 14/10/22

KHONGOLOTI CONSULTANT CC

COLLINS CHABANE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY SPATIAL PLANNING SCHEME OF 2018

APPLICATION FOR:

Special Consent for the Erec�on of a Vodacom Cellular Mast and Base Sta�on

In terms of Sec�on 75(1) of Collins Chabane Spa�al Planning, Land Development and Land Use Management By –Law 2016 and Clause 22 of the Collins Chabane Land Use Scheme, 2009 For Special Consent to conduct the following land use ac�vi�es: Erec�on of a Vodacom Cellular Mast and Base Sta�on On stand/ holding/ farm por�on: PORTION 0 OF THE FARM OLIFANTSHOEK 106 LT Par�culars of this applica�on may be inspected during normal office hours at: Khongolo� Consultant cc, 373 Melk Street, Nieuw Muckleneuk, 0181, Pretoria

Any person having an objec�on to the approval of this consent use applica�on must lodge such objec�on, together with the grounds thereof, with the office of the Town Planner, Collins Chabane Local Municipality (Private Bag X2596, Collins Chabane, 0920) and the undersigned, in wri�ng not later then: 25 November 2022

Enquiries: Khongolo� Consultant cc PO Box 1950, Brooklyn Square, 0075 Tel: 012 460 4755 Fax: 012 460 4761 / 072 404 7447

Email: khongolo�@ absamail.co.za Ref: Olifantshoek Eng 14/10/22

KHONGOLOTI CONSULTANT CC MASIPALA WA COLLINS CHABANE HI MAYELANA NI XIYENGE XA 75 (1)

LAND USE MANAGEMENT SCHEME, 2018 XITIVISO XI VIKIWA KU YA HI XIYENGE XA 75(1) XA COLLINS CHABANE SPATIAL PLANNING, LAND DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT SCHEME, 2009. LESWAKU HINA VA TIRHI VA KHONGOLOTI PTY LTD HI KOMBELA PFUMELELO WA KU ENDLA HIGH MAST EKA PURASI RA: PORTION 0 OF THE FARM OLIFANTSHOEK 106 LT SWILAVEKO HINKWASWO SWA XIKOMBELO SWI KONA KU XIYAXIYIWA HI NKARI WA NTIRHO EKA TIHOFISI TA VAPULANI

VA DOROBA COLLINS CHABANE, PRIVATE BAG X2596, COLLINS CHABANE, 0920 HI NKARI WA MASIKU YA 28 KU SUKELA HI SIKU RA: 25 November 2022

MINKANETO KUMBE MAVONELO WOYELANA NI XIKOMBELO LEXI, YANGA FIKISIWA EKA MUFAMBISI WA MASIPALA EKA ADIRESE LEYI KOMBISIWEKE LAHA HENHLA KUMBE EKA POSO YA COLLINS CHABANE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY PRIVATE BAG X2596, COLLINS CHABANE, 0920 MUKOMBERI LA PFUMELERIWEKE: RICHARD HLENGANI ADDRESS: 373 MELK ST, NIEUW MUCKLENEUK, PRETORIA TEL: 012 460 4755 / 072 404 7447

EMAIL: khongolo�@ absamail.co.za Re Ref: Olifantshoek Tsonga 14/10/22

MARTINS WEIRSMITH INC

IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA GAUTENG DIVISION, JOHANNESBURG Case No.: 58558/2021 In the ma�er between: THE STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA LTD Applicant and LOKO PAUL KOMANE First Respondent (Id no: 711218 5394 083)

MOKGADI MARIA KOMANE Second Respondent (Id no: 700425 0441 081)

NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION – IMMOVABLE PROPERTY A sale in execu�on will be held by the Sheriff the High Court, Lephalale on THURSDAY 3 NOVEMBER 2022 at 10h00 at 8 Snuifpeul Street, Onverwacht of the first respondent’s property: Erf 17163 Ellisras 2 Township, Registra�on Division I.Q., Province of Limpopo Measuring 829 (eight hundred and twenty-nine) square metres. Held by deed of transfer number T45771/2015. Street address: 17163 Troupant Avenue, Corner Assvoel Street, Ellisras Magisterial district: Lephalale. Zone: Residen�al Par�culars of the property and the improvements thereon are provided herewith, but are not guaranteed: 3 x Bedrooms with Bathrooms 1 x Bedroom 2 x Garages (a�ached to house)

1 x Si�ng room and Kitchen 1 x Shower/bath and toilet 1 x Swimming Pool Lapa next to swimming pool

Take no�ce that:

1. This sale is a sale in execu�on which is conducted pursuant to a judgement obtained in the above court against the first respondent for monies owing to the applicant.

2. The sale in execu�on is conducted in accordance with the Consumer Protec�on Act 68 of 2008 (as amended).

3. The Condi�ons of Sale and rules of auc�on are available 24 hours prior to the auc�on at the office of the Sheriff of the High Court for Lephalale at 8 Snuifpeul Street, Onverwacht, during office hours from 08h00 to

16h30.

4. Registra�on as a buyer is a pre-requisite subject to specific condi�ons, inter alia: •Direc�ve of the Consumer Protec�on Act 68 of 2008 (URL h�p://www.info.gov. za/view/DownloadFileAc�on?id =99961)

•FICA Compliance - Proof of iden�ty and address par�culars

•Payment of refundable registra�on deposit of R25 000.00 in cash or bank guaranteed cheque

•Registra�on of condi�ons

5. The sale in execu�on will be conducted by the Sheriff of the High Court for Lephalale.

6. Adver�sing costs at current publica�on rates and sale costs according to court rules apply.

Take further no�ce that: 1. The purchaser shall pay to the sheriff a deposit of 10% of the purchase price in cash or by bank guaranteed cheque or EFT immediately on the fall of the hammer.

2. The balance shall be paid against transfer and shall be secured by a guarantee issued by a financial ins�tu�on approved by the execu�on creditor or its a�orney, and shall be furnished to the sheriff within 21 days a�er the date of sale or a�er the date of confirma�on of the sale by the court.

3. The property may be taken possession of a�er signature of the condi�ons of sale, payment of the deposit and upon the balance of the purchase price being secured.

4. Should the purchaser receive possession of the property, the purchaser shall be liable for occupa�onal rental at the rate of 1% of the purchase price per month.

SIGNED AT DOWERGLEN ON THE 14h SEPTEMBER 2022.

MARTINS WEIR-SMITH INC A�orneys for Applicant 75 Linksfield Road Dowerglen Telephone: 011 450 3054 Fax: 086 591 3424

Email: alexb@mwlaw.co.za Ref: Mr. Mar�ns/T336

MATHIVHA NOTICE

MAKHADO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY SPECIAL CONSENT APPLICATION FOR BED AND BREAKFAST IN TERMS CLAUSE 22 OF THE MAKHADO LAND USE SCHEME, 2009 ON THE REMAINDER OF ERF 617 LOUIS TRICHARDT TOWNSHIP

We, Mathivha Mutheiwana Colbert and Mathivha Shoni Whitney being the owners of the Remainder of Erf 617 Louis Trichardt hereby give no�ce in terms of Sec�on 93 of the Makhado Municipality Spa�al Planning, Land Development and Land Use Management ByLaw 2016, that we have applied for a special consent for the above men�oned property in terms of Clause 22 of the Makhado Land Use Scheme, 2009 read together with the provisions of Sec�on 75 of the Makhado Municipality Spa�al Planning, Land

Development and LandUse Management By-Law, 2016 for the purpose of Bed and Breakfast (B&B). Par�culars of the applica�on will lie for inspec�on during normal office hours (between 7:00 to 16:00) at the office of the Director Development and Planning: Makhado Local Municipality at 83 Krogh street| Louis Trichardt| 0920| for the period of 30 days from 14 October 2022. Any objec�ons to or representa�ons in respect of this applica�on must be lodged with or made in wri�ng to the office of the Municipal Manager, Private Bag X2596, Makhado, 0920 within a period of 30 days.

Address of the applicant: Cell No: 084 258 4242

Email: shoniwhitney@ gmail.com

MATHIVHA NOTICE

MASIPALA WAPO WA MAKHADO SPECIAL CONSENT APPLICATION FOR BED AND BREAKFAST IN TERMS CLAUSE 22 OF THE MAKHADO LAND USE SCHEME, 2009 ON THE REMAINDER OF ERF 617 LOUIS TRICHARDT TOWNSHIP

Rine, Mathivha Mutheiwana Colbert na Mathivha Shoni Whitney vhane vha mavu a divheaho sa Remainder of Erf 617 Louis Trichardt rikhou divhadza uya nga ha khethekanyo ya 93 ya Makhado Municipality Spa�al Planning, Land Development and Land Use Management By-Law 2016, nga ha khumbelo yo itwaho ya special consent kha mavu o bulwaho a�o ntha ho shumiswa tshitenwa tsha vhu 22 tsha bugu ndaula ya mavu I divheaho sa Makhado Land Use Scheme, 2009, i vhaleaho khathi na mulayo wa Makhado Municipality Spa�al Planning, Land Development and Land Use Management By-Law 2016. Zwidodombedza na manwalo a yelanaho na khumbelo yo bulwaho a�o ntha zwi do wanala kha ofisi ya mulanguli (Director Development and Planning): Makhado Local Municipality kha 83 Krogh street, Louis Trichardt, 0920 or Private Bag X2596, Makhado, 0920) lwa maduvha a 30 ubva nga 14th Tshimedzi 2022. Zwothe zwi kwamanaho na khumbelo iyi vhanga zwilivhisa nga uto nwala vha swikisa kha adiresi yo bulwaho ubva nga 7:00 u swika 16:00 nga maduvha a mushumo. Diresi ya dzhendedzi lire mulayoni: Cell No: 084 258 4242 Email: shoniwhitney@ gmail.com

MAUNGEDZO ATTORNEYS.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN TERMS OF SECTION 29 (1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965 In the estate late of NETSHIVHULANA AIFHELI PEDDY of ID No: 691223 5042 082 an adult male person who was residing (continues on next

at Lwamondo - Makambe Village, Venda, in the district of Vhembe, Limpopo province and who died on the 03rd day of August 2022. Masters reference no: 1535/2022

All persons having claims against the above mentioned estate are called upon to lodge their claims with the undersigned within thirty (30) days as from date of this publication hereof.

Dated at Thohoyandou on the 12th day October 2022.

MAUNGEDZO ATTORNEYS EXECUTRIX ATTORNEYS Office No: 21, Bindulavhathu Building, Behind Ctm Store, Thohoyandou Cbd, Po box 4373, Thohoyandou, 0950 TEL: 015 962 4922 FAX: 015 962 4952

REF: EST/ NETSHIVHULANA A.P/22

MAUNGEDZO ATTORNEYS.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN TERMS OF SECTION 29 (1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965 In the estate late of MUDAU TSHITEREKE TELSON of ID No: 541118 5778 085 an adult male person who was residing at 2480, Shayandima Zone 8, Venda, in the district of Vhembe, Limpopo province and who died on the 15th day of August 2022.

Masters reference no: 001943/2022

All persons having claims against the above mentioned estate are called upon to lodge their claims with the undersigned within thirty (30) days as from date of this publication hereof.

Dated at Thohoyandou on the 06th day October 2022.

MAUNGEDZO ATTORNEYS EXECUTRIX ATTORNEYS Office No: 21, Bindulavhathu Building, Behind Ctm Store, Thohoyandou Cbd, Po box 4373, Thohoyandou, 0950 TEL: 015 962 4922 FAX: 015 962 4952

REF: EST/MUDAU T.T/22

MAUNGEDZO ATTORNEYS.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN TERMS OF SECTION 29 (1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965 In the estate late of MURUBA MBULAHENI STEPS of ID No: 530913 5770 089 an adult male person who was residing at 665, Vondwe Village, Venda, in the district of Vhembe, Limpopo province and who died on the 10th day of September 2022. Masters reference no: 001945/2022

All persons having claims against the above mentioned estate are called upon to lodge their claims with the undersigned within thirty (30) days as from date of this publication hereof.

Dated at Thohoyandou on the 04 day October 2022.

MAUNGEDZO ATTORNEYS EXECUTRIX ATTORNEYS Office No: 21, Bindulavhathu Building, Behind Ctm Store, Thohoyandou Cbd, Po box 4373, Thohoyandou, 0950

TEL: 015 962 4922

FAX: 015 962 4952

REF: EST/MURUBA S.M/22

MN ATTORNEYS & ASSOCIATES INC

LOST OR DESTROYED DEED

Notice is hereby given in terms of Regulation 68 of the Deeds Registries Act, 1937, of the intention to apply for the issue of a certified copy of Deed of Transfer T51917/2013 passed by THE POLOKWANE DEEDS in favour MATHATHA GODFREY TSEDU ID no: 520623 5552 088 and MARUBINI FLORENCE TSEDU ID No: 551010 1581 083, in respect of certain REMAINING EXTENT OF PORTION 1(BEACONFIELD) OF THE FARM MAMPAKUIL 313 REGISTRATION

DIVISION L.S., LIMPOPO PROVINCE, which has been lost or destroyed

All interested persons having objection to the issue of such copy are hereby required to lodge the same in writing with the Registrar of Deeds at Deeds office information section, 101 Dorp Street, Polokwane, 0700 within two weeks from the date of the publication of this notice. Dated at Kuruman on this 18th day of October 2022. NM ATTORNEYS AND ASSOCIATES INC 1 Chapman Street, Kuruman, 8460

Email: riha@ nmincorporated.co.za

MN ATTORNEYS & ASSOCIATES INC

LOST OR DESTROYED DEED Notice is hereby given in terms of Regulation 68 of the Deeds Registries Act, 1937, of the intention to apply for the issue of a certified copy of Deed of Transfer T15334/1996 passed by THE POLOKWANE DEEDS in favour JOHANN VAN ZYL ID NO:511026 5004 004 in respect of certain ERF 1300 LOUIS TRICHARDT TOWNSHIP, REGISTRATION DIVISION L.S, LIMPOPO PROVINCE which has been lost or destroyed

All interested persons having objection to the issue of such copy are hereby required to lodge the same in writing with the Registrar of Deeds at Deeds office information section,101 Dorp Street, Polokwane, 0700 within two weeks from the date of the publication of this notice. Dated at Kuruman on this 18th day of October 2022. NM ATTORNEYS AND ASSOCIATES INC 1 Chapman Street, Kuruman, 8460 Email: riha@ nmincorporated.co.za

MUTHIVHITHIVHI ATTORNEYS

NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 35 (5) OF ACT 66 OF 1965

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 35(5) of Act, 66 of 1965, notice is hereby given that the First and Final Liquidation and Distribution Account in the Estate of the Late TINNER PHANGUPHANGU of ID no550725 0232 088 who died on the 09/08/ 2022, of STAND NO 398 LUFULE 2 THOHOYANDOU, Limpopo Province, Estate No.1690/2022 will lie for inspection at the Master of the High Court, Thohoyandou, Limpopo Province and the Magistrate’s Office, Thohoyandou, Limpopo Province, for a period of twenty one (21) days,

calculated from the date of publication hereof.

Signed at Thohoyandou on this the 13th day of October 2022.

Signed: Muthivhithivhi K.a MUTHIVHITHIVHI ATTORNEYS

Stand No 44 P East Thohoyandou, Opp Thavhani Mall kagisomuthivhithivhi@ gmail.com

MUTHIVHITHIVHI ATTORNEYS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN TERMS OF SECTION 29 (1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965

In the Estate of the late MMBUBANE MPHEDZISENI WILSON ID. No: 590310 5200 083 who was a resident of STAND NO 374 TSHITOMBONI VILLAGE, THULAMELA MUNICIPALITY Limpopo Province who died on the 26 /08/2022.

Estate no: 1914/2022 Master’s office: Thohoyandou. All persons having a claims against the above-mentioned estate are called to lodge their claims within 30 days from the date of publication.

Signed at thohoyandou on this the 12th day of October 2022.

SIGNED: MUTHIVHITHIVHI K.A MUTHIVHITHIVHI ATTORNEYS Stand No 445 P East Opp Thavhani Mall, Thohoyandou

NEMATHITHI ATTORNEY

NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 35(5) OF ACT 66 OF 1965

The first and final liquidation and distribution account in the estate of the late MAPANYA GEORGE RAVHANGA, with ID No: 600225 5204 083, DATE OF DEATH: 2016/04/10 Estate no: 833/2016. shall lie for inspection at the offices of the Magistrate’s Court Thohoyandou, for a period of twenty one (21) days as from the date of publication hereof.

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

Dated at Thohoyandou on this the 21st day of October 2022.

Rabelani Given Nemathithi Attorney Tel: 068 433 7969 / 068

432 1416

E-Mail: nemathithi. attorneys@gmail.com

Address: 52 Ceilliers Street, Sunnyside, Pretoria, 0002

RICHARD MATHOBO ATTORNEYS NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 35(5) OF ACT 66 OF 1965

The first and final liquidation and distribution account in the estate of the late MANYATSHA TSHILA JACKSON, ID no: 500617 5368 085, Mailaskop Village, Estate no: 1649/2022 shall lie for inspection at the offices of the Master of High court, Thohoyandou, for a period of twenty one (21) days as from the date of publication hereof.

Should no objection thereof be lodged within the specified period the Executor shall proceed with the distribution of estate to the beneficiaries. Dated at Thohoyandou on this 12 October 2022. RICHARD MATHOBO ATTORNEYS, 2010 Centre Block 2 D18 Next of Phalaphala FM THOHOYANDOU 0950

RICHARD MATHOBO ATTORNEYS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN TERMS OF SECTION 29 (1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965

ESTATE LATE: MABASA MASHAU SELINAH I.D NO: 600101 1310 085 of Malamulele Location, who died on 2022-0810 and who was never married.

Estate no: 1972/2022 Master’s office: Thohoyandou.

All persons having claims against the above mentioned estate are called to lodge their claims within 30 days from date of publication. Signed at Thohoyandou on this the 12 day of October 2022.

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

REF: RICH/RM/mabasa

RICHARD MATHOBO ATTORNEYS

NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 35(5) OF ACT 66 OF 1965

The first and final liquidation and distribution account in the estate of the late MATUMBA EDZISANI

TEACHING VACANCIES

INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR PHASE TEACHING VACANCIES

We are looking for qualified and experienced primary school educators in the Intermediate/Senior phase.

Candidates must have good Mathematics and English teaching skills.

Interested applicants must submit a concise letter of motivation and CV with traceable references in the teaching field. Only candidates with verifiable qualifications, and experience will be considered.

If you do not receive a response by the 11th November, consider your application unsuccessful.

Forward your application through the following channels:

Email: info@progressiveprimaryschool.co.za

Postal address:

The School Principal P.O. Box 1507 Thohoyandou 0950

ID no: 750412 5204 086,

Thohoyandou Block F Location, Estate no: 1650/2022 shall lie for inspection at the offices of the Master of High court, Thohoyandou, for a period of twenty one (21) days as from the date of publication hereof. Should no objection thereof be lodged within the specified period the Executor shall proceed with the distribution of estate to the beneficiaries. Dated at Thohoyandou on this 12 October 2022. RICHARD MATHOBO ATTORNEYS, 2010 Centre Block 2 D18 Next of Phalaphala FM THOHOYANDOU 0950

RICHARD MATHOBO ATTORNEYS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN TERMS OF SECTION 29 (1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965

ESTATE LATE: SEKGAMOROHO SEBITSO SAMSON I.D NO: 500211 5228 083 of Mulima village who died on 2018-09-25 and who was married to Sekgamoroho Rosy Madindi. Estate no 2740/2019 Master’s

office: Thohoyandou.

All persons having claims against the above mentioned estate are called to lodge their claims within 30 days from date of publication. Signed at Thohoyandou on this the 12 day of October 2022.

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

REF: RICH/RM/SEBITSO

Legals

Vacancies

NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: PROPOSED EXPANSION OF AN OFFSTREAM BALANCING DAM THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ADDITIONAL STORAGE COMPARTMENTS, ON PORTION 4 OF THE FARM WATERVAL 908-MS, WEIPE, NEAR MUSINA, LIMPOPO PROVINCE

Polygon Environmental Planning is undertaking an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Water Use Licence Application (WULA) for the proposed expansion of an existing offstream balancing dam through the establishment of additional storage compartments, on Portion 4 of the farm Waterval 908-MS, at Weipe within Musina Local Municipality. The expansion is proposed for the storage of water abstracted from the Limpopo River in terms of an existing allocation, for the purpose of irrigation, and no additional abstraction is being applied for. The project proponent is Depo Weipe Eiendom (Pty) Ltd t/a Golden 3 Citrus Estates.

Please note that the Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) is available for public review and comment at the Golden 3 Citrus farm office onsite from 21 October to 21 November 2022. Electronic copies of the report are also available from Polygon upon request during this period. Any comments, queries or concerns regarding the project or the EIAR must be received before or on 21 November 2022 in order to be incorporated into the final EIAR for submission to the Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (LEDET) for decision-making.

Contact: Mrs Louise Agenbag

Telephone: 015 307 3606 / 083 339 2731 E-mail: louise@polygon.co.za Post: PO Box 1935, Tzaneen, 0850

NOTICE OF EIA (BASIC ASSESSMENT)

Notice is hereby given in terms of regulation 41(2)(c), 2017 of the National Environmental Management Act (Act 107 0f 1998) for the intention of the establishment of a township on the remainder farm Marseille 65 LT in Collins Chabane Local Municipality, Vhembe District Municipality of the Limpopo Province.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Proposed development is for the establishment of a township on the remainder farm Marseille 65 LT in Collins Chabane Local Municipality, Vhembe District Municipality of the Limpopo Province. The proposed development activity is within the jurisdiction of Collins Chabane Local Municipality, Limpopo Province and falls within the categories of GNR 327 activities that requires Basic Assessment Process.

Ntivombango consulting has been appointed as the Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) to undertake the public participation process as part of the basic assessment process for the above-mentioned project. Comments on the proposed project can be submitted in writing to Ntivombango Consulting via email, fax or post. In this regard, please contact Mr D.M Ramovha at:

P.O BOX 1892

Cell: 083 256 4627

Fax: 086 756 4907 0960

Elim Hospital

In order

Email: info@ntivombango.co.za

VACANCY

LODGE MANAGER

We are looking for a manager to manage a brand-new upmarket lodge that we have developed in Louis Trichardt. The lodge is situated on the N1 outside Louis Trichardt to Messina.

Lodge Manager Job Description:

• Take overall accountability of all management functions of the lodge.

• Management and training of the lodge staff in line with the Standard of Excellence.

• Ensure ultimate guest relations in the lodge and that the “at home” personal attention levels are maintained.

• Maintain the highest standards of housekeeping and maintenance and ensure that style and design is not eroded.

• Effective financial management through the administration of orders and effective stock control.

• Effective communication and maintenance of lodge relations.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 year’s work experience in management of a recognized accommoda tion and entertainment establishment.

• Exceptional Food and Beverage knowledge

• Financial management ability and computer literacy

• A hardworking, co-operative manner

• High standards of service excellence and a passion for the industry with Excellent management ability and communication skills

• Assertiveness, patience and good organizational skills

• Understanding of housekeeping and maintenance procedures

Qualifications

Preferably the candidate must be in possession of a tertiary qualification in hospitality

Renumeration:

Competitive Market related Salary

To apply: please email your detailed CV to lodge@mbvit.co.za with subject: Lodge Manager.

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Home Defenders beat Munaca FC

By Kaizer Nengovhela

Mpheni Home Defenders narrowly beat Munaca FC 1-0 in the Safa Limpopo ABC Motsepe league derby played at the Makhado Show Grounds on Saturday.

The game was characterised by wasted scoring opportu nities. Defenders could have scored at least half a dozen goals in the first half, but their strikers kept on fumbling at the goal finish. Their centre forward, Thambelo Tshiweta, was the first player to cause an upset. He received a beautiful pass from Maanda Makhado inside the box and unleashed a volley. The ball went far wide, much to the fans’ disappoint ment.

The keeper of Defenders, Ludick Mkhatshwa, was the first player to go into the refer ee’s book. He handled the ball outside his penalty box in the 16th minute. The referee rep rimanded him with a card and awarded a free kick to Munaca at the edge of the box. Rinaye Madzhuta tried his luck from the free kick but suffered the pain of watching the ball go astray. The scoreboard was still blank when the referee

blew the half-time whistle.

The goal that separated the men from the boys came in the 28th minute.

Tshepo Benside beat the keeper with a long-range ground cutter. In the 30th minute, Munaca’s midfield er-cum-striker, Ndamulelo Muthumuni, nearly broke the deadlock, but his well-timed shot missed the pole by a mere inch.

Munaca started the second half at a very fast pace, giving their opponents no moment to breathe. Munaca should have

scored in the 50th minute, but their striker, Aluwani “Killer” Nedzamba, hesitated for too long and a defender of the opposition sent the ball out. Defenders introduced Koos Matlala for Lucky Buasi and the match stopped for almost five minutes when Munaca’s technical staff lodged a complaint with match com missioner Samuel Maduwa, alleging that Matlala was not supposed to play because he was using a passport instead of an identity document. Matlala was pulled off the field of play.

Busy weekend for ABC Motsepe teams

By Frank Mavhungu

Most of the teams affiliated to the Limpopo Stream of the ABC Motsepe League will play their third round of league matches for the current soccer season this weekend.

Makhado Show Grounds a fortnight ago. They again lost by the same margin to Giyani Happy Boys at the Makhuvha Stadium last Saturday.

Mulisa pockets five U/13 awards

By Victor Mukwevho

Juventus Thobela FC’s Mulisa Liberty Tshid ino surprised even himself when he walked away with five awards in the U/13 category during the team’s year-end prize-giving func tion, held at Dembetete Park last Saturday.

The prolific young midfielder was named as Player of the Season, Most Disciplined and Committed Player, Top Goal Scorer of the Sea son, Defender of the Season, and received the Chairman’s Award.

The director of the team, Mr Thulani Ma lusele, aka coach Dolezar, thanked the parents and guardians of the players for trusting him and his technical team with their boys and al lowing their sons time after school and over the weekends to practise and participate in games. “I feel very humbled and honoured that they feel they can put their trust in us as a team and give us the opportunity to train these kids. We have already produced players who are playing in the Motsepe Foundation League, and we are very optimistic that, in the next three years, some of our boys will be playing for big teams in the country,” he said.

Addressing the youngsters at the function, pastor Mafhungo Libunyu advised them to stay away from drugs and alcohol, always follow the instructions of their coaches and respect their parents and elders in society. “The very first thing you must do when you wake up in the morning is to pray and thank God for what He is doing in your life. Then, go to school before attending soccer practice. With God in your life, you will succeed in whatever you do,” he assured them.

Pastor Avhap fani Nengwekhu lu, who used to be a great soccer player in his heydays too, also encouraged the boys to work very hard if they want to succeed in life.

Whether United Artists will be able to rise to the occasion and register their first victory remains to be seen. They will visit Winners Park FC at the Bellevue Grounds outside Tzaneen on Saturday afternoon. Artists are still to deposit a point into their league account so far. They were beaten 0-1 by Mpheni Home Defenders in their opening match at the

Vondwe XI Bullets will travel to Giyani for one of the two matches that will be played on Friday. Their match against Emmanuel FC will be played at the Giyani Stadium - the opening match for Emmanuel FC this season. Their fixture last weekend against Winners Park, which was supposed to be played at the Lulekani Stadium in Phalaborwa, did not take place. According to the report by the match officials, the pitch was not ready at the scheduled kick-off time.

Mikhado FC will have a date with Mpheni Home Defenders at the Rabali Stadium. Home Defenders started the season on a high note. They won the two matches they had played to date. Giyani Happy Boys are waiting for Munaca FC, with whom they will lock horns at the Xikukwani Stadium outside Giyani. Munaca are still battling to come to terms with the 0-1 defeat they had suffered at the hands of Mpheni Home Defenders last Saturday.

The other fixtures are City Motors vs Tubatse United, Dit lou FC vs Phinnet City, Tzaneen United vs The Dolphins FC and Eleven Fast Tigers vs Mighty FC.

Breakers too good for Academy

By Kaizer Nengovhela

Grounds on Sunday.

Breakers made their inten tions clear from the onset. They were unlucky not to find the net in the sixth minute when Khetho Tahula’s ground cutter missed the goal mouth by inches. Realising that their

scoring chances were slim, Mango abandoned their posi tions and packed themselves at the back. That gave Breakers a good opportunity to dictate terms in all departments.

Breakers’ first goal came via Livhuwani “Mbape” Masindi, who beat the defence and had no problem finding the back of the net.

The second half saw Breakers pressing hard in search of more goals. The second goal was an honour to Molate lo “Mlango” Ndou, who hit the target in the 79th minute. The pressure increased on the Mango defenders, who continuously made mistakes.

Mango should have reduced the margin when Piet Matshira re ceived a good pass from Fhumulani Tshivhula, but he shot wide with only the keeper to beat.

Long-service awards for 15 years of service were handed out to four members of the Zoutpansberg Private Hospital in Louis Trichardt last week. They were Julia Hlungwani, Tiny Matjee, Audrey Masengani and Riana Smith. Pictured from left to right are Julia, Tiny, Audrey and Dr Anton Stroebel (director). Unfor tunately, Riana was unable to attend the ceremony because of her daughter’s gradu ation ceremony.

Vondwe XI Bullets are still to win a league match so far. They will play against Emmanuel FC at the Giyani Stadium on Friday. Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

Tshikhwani Stone Breakers registered a 2-0 victory at the expense of Mango Soccer Academy in their MMK Administrators league match played at the Tshikhwani

Stone Breakers’ striker, Molatelo Ndou, controls the ball, while Brian Sebati tries to intrercept. Photo: Kaizer Nengovhela.

Aluwani “Killer” Nedzamba of Munaca dribbles past Nyem bezi Setelele. Photo: Kaizer Nengovhela.

Mbetsheleni Daba of Juventus Thobela FC was named Defender of the Year in the U/15 category.

Photo: Victor Mukwevho.

Two tough fixtures wait for Black Leopards in Championship league

By Frank Mavhungu

After playing to a goalless draw with Magesi FC in their Motsepe Foundation Cham pionship League match at the Malamulele Stadium last Sunday, Black Leopards have another mountain to climb.

Lidoda duvha will play two tough matches within the space of four days. They will undertake a journey to Pre toria on Friday. Their match against University of Pretoria FC, which is scheduled to start at 15:30, will be played at the Absa Tuks Stadium.

University of Pretoria must win the match to keep their title hopes alive. Amatuks, as they are also called, are lying in the second position

on the log standings. They were leading the pack before they played to a goalless draw with Venda Football Academy (VFA) at the Thohoyandou Stadium last Saturday.

On the other hand, Black Leopards must collect the maximum points at stake if they are serious about partaking in the promotional playoffs at the end of the sea son. The Thohoyandou side are currently lying in the 14th position on the log standings with seven points.

Whether the new head coach of Leopards, Mr Rod well Dhlakama, will be giving instructions to the players from the team’s technical bench was not clear at the time of our going to print. The Zimbabwean national took

over as the head coach for the team from Mr Joel Masutha, who was placed on precau tionary suspension by the club about three weeks ago. Mr Dhlakama has watched the team’s last three games from the grandstand, pending the issuing of his work permit.

Leopards will drive back to Thohoyandou after the game and start with preparations for their next fixture. They will entertain Cape Town Spurs at the Malamulele Stadium next Tuesday (25).

Stopping the Leopards’ forwards in Matimu Tshaba lala, Tiklas Thutlwa and the Namibian sprinter, Bethuel Muzeu, will not be an easy task for the defenders of both Amatuks and Cape Town Spurs.

Former star “Nanane” Masase still involved in soccer development

By Victor Mukwevho Naledzani David “Nanana” Masase, former midfield supremo for Madombidzha Try Again, Duthuni Happy Boys, Shayandima Bob Stars and Black Leopards, is still involved in football develop ment many years after hang ing up his soccer books.

Masase and a few other for mer local football stars run the Thohoyandou Football Club, and the team members are doing well under their manage ment. “The team are through to the semi-finals of the Mpho Mathoho Knockout Compe tition. We are confident that they will do well in the next two games and lift the trophy. But in football, one can never be too confident as anything can happen,” he said.

Masase was born and bred in Madombidzha village in the Ha-Sinthumule area. He started playing football for Try Again when he was still a teenager. When he went to Tshisima ni College of Education in 1981, he was snatched up by Duthuni Happy Boys, who were playing in the then Zambuck

VFA on the road, hunting for points

Venda Football Academy (VFA) are leaving no stone unturned in their prepara tions for their two upcoming Motsepe Foundation Cham pionship League fixtures. VFA will fly to Cape Town on Sunday to play against Cape Town All Stars that same afternoon.

VFA’s newly appointed head coach, Mr Simo Dladla, is adamant that his side will soon become a force to be reckoned with. He said that he had been working on the physical and mental fitness of the players ever since he had joined the team last week. According to him, that will be followed by the search for a winning combination from the pool of talent, a mission that he aims to accomplish in the next two or three matches.

Dladla admitted that he knew nothing about Cape Town All Stars. He added that he had not been following the National First Division teams for some time as he had been coaching DStv Premiership Division

teams for a long time. “Judging from their position on the log standings, it looks like Cape Town All Stars are also battling to find a winning combination,” said the former mentor for Richards Bay FC.

All Stars are lying in the 10th position on the log standings with 10 points. They had managed to win only two of the eight matches they had played to date. VFA are perched in the 13th spot with seven points.

VFA will not come back home after the game. Instead, they will stop in Pretoria and wait for their next fixture against JDR Stars, which will be played at the Soshanguve Giant Stadium outside Pretoria next Wednesday (26th).

JDR Stars are in a joyous mood, following their 2-1 victo ry over Cape Town All Stars at the Soshanguve Giant Stadium last Saturday. The Stars will have a mammoth task to neu tralise VFA’s strikers in Rhulani Manzini, Rotondwa Mutsivhuli and Rudzani “Zoba” Thobo.

Maindis Ladies are away to try and collect more vital league points

By Frank Mavhungu

While most of the teams affili ated with the Hollywoodbets Super League will be engaged in their league matches this weekend, Maindis Ladies will be out of action. According to the team’s head coach, Mr Sipho Mabuza, the team will be training hard throughout the weekend as part of their preparations for their next fixture.

would be lucky if, by chance, they managed to hold them to a draw. Maindis have one of the best goalkeepers in the league. Siphiwe Mabukane has saved the team from possible humili ation on numerous occasions in their previous games.

League, which was equivalent to the Motsepe Foundation League today. He later joined Shayandima Bob Stars, where he played with other megastars such as Tshisamphiri Madima, “Dancing Shoes” Tshilate, and Ace Ratshikhopha, to mention but a few.

He joined Black Leopards during the team’s inception in 1983. “We managed to play in the NPSL in 1985, shortly after the football split, when the NSL was formed. I played with some of the best players, like GY Mbewe, Ace Kabode and Tokyo Mukwevho. We used to beat teams 13-0 and sometimes 15-0 in the league.” He attributed the team’s performance to the players’ hard work. “Under China Madzena as our trainer

coach, we were very fit and could play at the same pace for 90 minutes,” he said.

When asked what he thought about the standard of the game today, compared to their days as players, he said that the main problem in the professional ranks was foreign coaches, who refused to allow players to express themselves on the field. “We have our own playing style in Africa, but foreign coaches do not want us to express ourselves when playing, but to just kick the ball forward. We must allow our players to play our carpet foot ball and attack with lightning skills,” he concluded.

Masase, who is a teacher by profession, also trains up-andcoming youngsters at school.

Maindis’ next fixture will be against Durban Ladies, with whom they will lock horns at the Chatsworth Stadium in Durban next Wednesday (26th).

Maindis are still fresh from a 3-2 victory over Bloemfontein Celtic at the Giyani Stadium last Saturday. Maindis’ goals came via Sophie Magoro, Purity Mugayi and Shamiso Mutasa.

Asked about their level of readiness for the game, Mabuza said that all his players were fit, both physically and mentally. He said that Durban Ladies

Just like Maindis, Durban Ladies are also sharpened to kill. They were unstoppa ble when they beat Tsunami Queens 2-0 at the same venue last Saturday. First Touch Ladies will entertain JVW FC at the Seshego Stadium in Polokwane. Coal City Wizards will wrestle for league points with Mamelodi Sundowns at the Puma Rugby Stadium in Emalahleni.

Bloemfontein Celtic will visit Golden Ladies at the Mahikeng Stadium in North West. The other fixtures are University of Johannesburg FC vs TUT Football Club, University of the Western Cape FC vs Tsunami Queens, Vasco da Gama vs Thunderbirds Ladies and City Lads vs Richmond United.

Geared to collect more points: Black Leopards FC. Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

By Frank Mavhungu

VFA’s striker, Rudzani “Zoba” Thobo. Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

Maindis’ number one goal keeper, Siphiwe Mabukane. Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

Former football star Naledzani David “Nanana” Masase.

Photo: Victor Mukwevho.

Lidoda duvha (at last) collect some valuable points

By Frank Mavhungu

Black Leopards restored some pride in the team by managing to collect four points from their last two Motsepe Foundation Championship League matches. Lidoda duvha beat Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila 1-0 at the Thohoyandou Stadium last Wednesday (12) and then shared the glory with Magesi FC, with whom they played to a goalless draw at the Malamulele Stadium last Sunday.

The team’s caretaker coach, Mr Morgan Shivambu, believes that collecting four points in their last two matches was a giant step in the right direction. During an interview with him shortly after their game against Magesi FC on Sunday, Shivambu said that he had known that Magesi were going to give them one of the toughest games ever. He said that he had told his players to block the wingers of Magesi before they could send those dangerous crosses into the box. He

was satisfied that his players managed to neutralise the visitors in all departments, although that had not been an easy task. Shivambu said that he was happy with a draw, even though the match was played on Leopards’ home turf.

He added that their target was to be among the top eight teams on the log standings when the league programme pauses for four weeks from the beginning of next month because of the FIFA World Cup tournament. He stated that their aim was to get at least a draw in their remaining first-round fixtures.

Black Leopards took 74 minutes to score the goal that earned them the three significant points in their game against Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila last Wednesday. Tiklas Thutlwa found the net with a half volley, following a neat pass from Matimu Tshabalala.

Black Leopards had moved two steps up on the log standings after their superb performance in the two matches. They are now lying in the 14th position with seven points.

“I have a talented squad,” reckons VFA coach

By Frank Mavhungu

The new head coach of Venda Football Academy FC (VFA), Mr Simo Dladla, is optimistic that his presence in the club will be felt in their next three matches. Dladla was shouting instructions to the players from the team’s technical bench for the first

time in their game against University of Pretoria FC at the Thohoyandou Stadium last Saturday, which ended in a 0-0 draw.

The soft-spoken mentor was appointed to the position last week. Mr Dladla has taken over from Mr Michael Loftman, who guided the team in their first five league games. This relationship

came to an abrupt end after VFA could win only one match, while losing four times.

As a temporary arrangement, VFA had appointed Mr Kabelo Sibiya as a caretaker coach, following Mr Loftman’s departure. The team then lost the two matches they had played under the guidance of Sibiya.

Speaking to a contingent of journalists after the team’s game against University of Pretoria, or Amatuks as they are widely known, Dladla said that he was impressed by the talent he had noticed in the team since his arrival last week.

He said that he was working on finding a winning combination from the pool of talent they had in their camp. Dladla said that he had been told before he had joined the club that the players’ level of fitness was far below par and that playing a full game was difficult for them. He expanded on this by saying that he had noticed in last Saturday’s game against Amatuks that this was definitely not the case. According to him, his players were still looking strong at the end of the tough game.

VFA are perched in the 13th spot on the log standings with seven points. Their next fixture will be against Cape Town All Stars at the Cape Town Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Can Vhadau vha Damani crush Pretoria Callies?

By Frank Mavhungu

After donating significant league points to their opponents in their last two matches, Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila (TTM) must try and beat Pretoria Callies when they meet in their Motsepe Foundation Championship League match at the Thohoyandou Stadium next Wednesday (26th).

TTM had lost 0-1 to their neighbours, Black Leopards FC, at the Thohoyandou Stadium last Wednesday (12). As if that was not enough to dent their good image, Vhadau vha Damani were again beaten 1-2 by Polokwane City at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Monday afternoon.

The team’s head coach, Mr Johnny Ferreira, is optimistic that TTM will make a comeback and collect the maximum points at the expense of Pretoria Callies. He said that he regarded the two defeats as water under the bridge and that their focus was now on their upcoming fixture against Pretoria Callies.

Should they fail to crush Callies, TTM will have only themselves to blame. Callies are currently fighting for survival. They are lying in the second-last position on the log

standings. They have managed to win only one of the eight matches they have played so far.

TTM, who were in the third position before their match against Polokwane City, had dropped to the fifth spot, following the poor results in their last two games.

Black Leopards will host Cape Town Spurs at the Malamulele Stadium on Tuesday (25th). The other fixtures are MM Platinum vs Baroka FC, Uthongathi FC vs Platinum City Rovers, Casric Stars vs Polokwane City, JDR Stars vs Venda Football Academy, Magesi FC vs Cape Town All Stars and Hungry Lions vs University of Pretoria FC.

Andiswa Ndawonde of Black Leopards (left) hinders Joseph Moshwana of Magesi from reaching the ball. Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

Nhlanhla Makhubele of VFA (left) and Sikhosonke Langa of Amatuks chase the ball. Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

The head coach of TTM, Mr Johnny Ferreira. Photo: Frank Mavhungu.