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Freezer of sorrow By Elmon Tshikhudo
Day in and day out, reports of missing children when they went to church as Rudzani was not around the country have become a common fea- feeling well and wanted prayers. “We came back ture of life. Some are lucky to be found alive and, at about 17:00 and the children were nowhere to be in most cases, children are still on the receiving found. I enquired from all the people I thought they end as they are killed for reasons known only to might have gone to and also checked at the house the perpetrators themselves. where they were later found, only to find that the In some cases, mothers are to blame for not house was locked. It was only after people forced taking care of their children. their way into the house that the children were Vhembe has not been spared as there are found dead,� she said. - Continues on p2 still cases involving children which have not been resolved. The mysterious killing of three children at Mamangwa village outside Thohoyandou over the weekend has added to the ever-increasing number of children dying under mysterious circumstances. The three children of sisters from the same home were left playing at one of their homes in the village when the grandmother and one of the mothers went to church on Sunday morning. Mpho Munwana (6), Phetho Munwana (6) and Makhadzi Muvhulawa (3), all from three different mothers of the same family, were found dead in a disused refrigerator on Sunday evening. This was after a frantic search by members of the community and the family. Their lifeless bodies were found on top of each other in the fridge. The size of the fridge leaves many questions as to how the children ended up stuffed in there. There was also blood in the fridge. Some of the hairpieces were torn off, which also indicates that there had been violence in the room. Their shoes were strewn over the floor. The bloodied fridge where the children were found. The Above: Makhadzi Muvhulawa and Mpho Gogo Muofhe Mulovhedzi, who looked size of the fridge has made it difficult for community Munwana, both aged 6. after the children, said she and her daughter members to understand that the children had done it Rudzani left the children playing together themselves. Left: Phetho Munwana (3).
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Mr Maanda Munwana (with overall), an uncle to the deceased children, shows the fridge where the kids were found to ward councillor David Mamushiana (right), Mr Elphus Munwana (far left), a family member, Chief Rudzani Nemalamangwa (second from left) and civic leader, Mr James Ramuima (left). By Elmon Tshikhudo
Bodies of children found in fridge
Photographed during the visit at SAB’s fog net project at Tshanowa Primary School are, from left to right, Mr Robert Maisha (University of Pretoria), Dr Vincent Maphai (SAB), Mr Joel Nevondo (SGB of Tshanowa Primary), Mr Joel Nevondo (principal), Mr Patrick Muravha and Ms Presca Matjea of SAB.
From page 1 Rudzani Nemalamangwa, and the ward counBy Silas Nduvheni “These children were like my own children. cillor, Cllr David Mamushiana, condemned the We had bonded together and their death makes incident, saying it had left the community with so me wish I was dead. Some three months ago, I many questions about the circumstances leading was knocked down by a car in the road and the to their deaths. case never saw its way to court. A fortnight ago, Thohoyandou police spokesperson Const Avh- The executive director of corporate affairs and for disabled famers in Mubvumoni village. Maphai said that the country’s immense chalI had part of my ear cut off mysteriously while afarei Tshiovhe urged the community to watch transformation of the South African Breweries lenges of poverty and unemployment also required (SAB), Dr Vincent Maphai, has urged rural I was cutting grass in the veld, and now this. I over their children. “Children need constant sujust wish I had died and not seen this,” said the pervision and should not be left alone,“ she said. communities in Limpopo’s Vhembe region to different sectors of society to work together on grieving gogo. She said they had opened inquests in respect start with community projects that will help joint solutions. “The key to achieving success in this regard them fight poverty and unemployment. “Whoever did this to my grandchildren should of the three deaths. muis co-operation between the communities, the “We don’t want to start projects for the com be brought to book nities. We want to en- private and public sector at various spheres of and explain why he Crime courage them to start up government. We believe the most effective way of did it,” she said. with their own initiated solving our most critical challenges in the country, When Limpopo sustainable community is a multi-stakeholder approach as no one person, Mirror visited the projects for the health organisation or entity can do it on their own,” he family on Monday, police forensic ex- A 71-year-old resident of Mazungunye village granddaughter might have been sexually abused and well-being of their concluded. A lecturer in meteorology at the University of Pretoria, Mr Robert Maisha, believes communities.” perts were still work- outside Beit Bridge was recently sentenced to by someone else,” he said. He was speaking on partnerships such as these are a win-win situation ing at the scene for an effective 20 years in jail for raping his nineIt was testified that on 5 October, at about 22:00, Monday at Mubvumoni as they enable students to apply their learning clues. Neighbours year-old granddaughter. the victim’s grandmother was away when the elvillage outside Thohoy- practically, while at the same time providing who were visibly in The man pleaded not guilty to a charge of derly man called the minor. He then demanded to a state of mourn- rape but was found guilty, due to overwhelming have sex with he, but she refused. She ran away and andou, during the launch much-needed help for communities. “Community ing were arriving in evidence, and convicted by Regional Magistrate hid in the kitchen, but the man followed her and of a project aimed at engagement projects help the student to have a providing the Tshanowa better understanding of climate change and its numbers to come Judith Zvuyu. caught up with her. He grabbed his granddaughter Primary School with impact on the communities they work with. In and lend the family In his defence, the elderly man said he suffered and raped her once and threatened to beat her if she safe drinking water. addition to the fog nets we erected, we have also a shoulder to cry on. from erectile dysfunction, hence there was no reported the matter. SAB also initiated a installed meteorological equipment to measure The local tradi- way he could have committed the sexual offence. When the victim’s grandmother returned, the tional leader, Chief “It is my wife who is fabricating the story. My girl revealed what had happened to her during her project to generate in- wind speed, rainfall, and temperature in order to come and food security aid our research,” said Maisha. absence. The grandmother then reported the matter to the police and the man was arrested. The girl Notice was taken to the clinic where she was medically examined and the report was produced in court as an exhibit. Meanwhile, a 69-year-old man from the same village was sentenced to an effective 10 years for raping his niece. He was convicted A family evening in the spirit of all are welcome. on his own plea of guilty by Regional Magistrate Christmas will be hosted on Friday, “Please bring your own picnic basDambudzo Malunga. 6 December, at Louis Trichardt ket, something to sit on and candles,” It was testified that on 19 October, at about 16:00, Lodge. ask the organizers. the man saw his niece walking past his homestead It will be an evening of carols, For further information, Grant Clifand called her. When she got to him, he asked her candles and a family night picnic. ton can be contacted on 071 602 6127. to collect strings for making sleeping mats from The evening will start at 18:30 and his hut. While inside the hut, he held the victim’s mouth closed and raped her. He was, however, caught off-guard when his wife walked into the hut and found him in the act. The wife rushed to the police station and reported the matter, leading to her husband’s arrest.
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Several destitute youngsters from the Makhado (Louis Trichardt) area received an early Christmas gift, courtesy of the Santa Shoe Box project of the Makhado Air Force Base (AFB). The children, mostly abandoned or orphaned, are between the ages of four and 18 years. Mrs Saretha van Heerden and Mrs Wendy van Deventer from the AFB coordinated the project with the help of sponsors from Sweden, Makhado (Louis Trichardt) and the AFB. Shoe boxes were filled with toys and sweets, as well as stationery, hygiene products and clothing. Photo: Flight Sergeant Corné Swart.
LIMPOPO MIRROR
22 November 2013
By Tshifhiwa Mukwevho
Missing pensioner found without his head, hand and a leg Mirror visited the family. "The family is aggrieved, shocked and traumatised," he added. The gruesome discovery comes barely a month and half after a missing person’s case was opened at Siloam police station on 18 September, after Ramuisi had gone missing a day before. Ramuisi had told his family that he was going to look for cattle at a nearby grazing camp. “A search committee was formed through SAPS structures, such as the K9 (dog unit) and the air wing, together with the Siloam Detective Unit and Crime Prevention, and a search was conducted immediately, but the missing person was never found,” said Const Tsietsi Lamola of the Limpopo
Police’s communication services. Lamola said that the cause of death was not yet known and that an inquest docket had been opened to establish the cause of death through a postmortem. “The purpose of the postmortem in this case is also to investigate the possibilities of the missing body parts,” said Lamola. Chief Pfananani Shavhani of Shanzha said that the entire community was still shocked, following the discovery of the old man's body in the wilderness. “We are working closely with the police to see to it that whoever did this evil thing is arrested and condemned for his or her sins,” Shavhani said. The police are appealing to anyone with information that can reveal the cause of death and lead to the arrest of the perpetrator or perpetrators to come forward.
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Parts of the body of the 94-year-old missing Mr Tshamano Johannes Ramuisi were reportedly found in the mountainous bushes, hidden under leaves and logs with the head, a leg and a hand missing. According to the police, on 6 November a hunter received the shock of his life when his dogs led him to the gruesome discovery of a decomposed body in the wilderness known to the locals as Ngome. Ramuisi's son, Edson, identified the decomposed corpse as that of his father, after recognising the clothes which he wore. “I am the old man's son and I don't know what to say about this discovery of my father with body parts missing,” he said on Saturday, when Limpopo
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When Limpopo Mirror visited Shanzha village on Saturday, there was a gripping quietness in the village. Found with body parts missing: Mr Tshamano Johannes Ramuisi. By Kaizer Nengovhela
A 44-year-old visitor was allegedly stabbed and killed at Midoroni on Saturday evening. The spokesperson for the Tshilwavhusiku police, Const Musiwalo Mahuwa, said that Mr Alfred Mathivha died at the scene of the incident. It happened about 22:30. "According to our preliminary investigation, Mr Mathivha was allegedly kicked until he lost
consciousness," said Mahuwa. The suspect then ran away, but the police managed to arrest him later. According to the sister of deceased, Ms Monica Mathivha, her brother was a good man who would not hurt a fly. “What makes it more painful is that no one is prepared to shed light on what actually happened”, she added. She added that the family had still expected a lot from her
brother. "I want to see justice done,” she added. An 18-year-old man, Ambani Ramahala (18), appeared briefly in the Tshilwavhusiku Magistrate’s Court on Monday in connection with the case. It was postponed to 2 December for further investigations. Mr Mathivha will be buried at Ha-Matsa tomorrow. The service will start at 06:00.
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The staff, parents and pupils of Gateway Primary School staff at Musina welcomed Mr Itani Melton Masithulela from the North West Province, during a ceremony held at the school last Friday. Masithulela was officially welcomed by Dr NS Phaswana, circuit manager Soutpanberg north, principals from local schools, SGB members, staff and pupils of the school. In our photo are from Mrs Masithulela (left), Mr Masithulela (centre) and Dr Phaswana. During the ceremony, the school also bade farewell and thanks to Mrs Christa Muller, who is leaving the school.
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22 November 2013 By Linda van der Westhuizen
Makhado area stays dry after Albasini shutdown
Claudia Celliers (left) was voted Messina Primary’s best netball player, while Vanessa Mbedzi (right) received the trophy for best improved netball player the past year. Photo supplied.
The two best achievers in athletics the past year at Messina Primary were Tebogo Machete (left) and Cobus du Toit (right). Tebogo also received a badge of honour for being part of the provincial athletics team. The two athletes received their trophies during the school’s annual prize-giving function last week. Photo supplied.
During Messina Primary’s annual prize-giving function last week, Etienne Roos (left) received the trophy as the school’s rugby player for 2013. With him is Matimba Mabyalane who received a merit trophy for rugby. Photo supplied.
Dry taps, dirty babies and stinking toilets … These are the results of the municipality’s inability to deliver a consistent water supply to Makhado (Louis Trichardt). Add to this residents’ extra expenditure to buy drinking water, put up a tank or sink a borehole (if you can afford it), pay extra for electricity to pump water, and still receive a municipal account for water, then it comes as no surprise that residents are up in arms. AfriForum attorney Werner Human said on Tuesday that he was awaiting final confirmation from the Vhembe District Municipality (VDM), the town’s water authority, for a date to meet their lawyers. “Their lawyers indicated that they are available this Friday, Monday and Tuesday. We will go through the court order, point by point. If the negotiations fail and there is a legal basis, the court will be approached again,” said Human and mentioned that the town’s water crisis had flared up again in a unique way when AfriForum discovered why a brand new pump was giving trouble and the plant had to be cleaned. This resulted in the recent spate of continuous waterless taps, which has been dragging on for more than seven days in some parts of town. People are really suffering without water. Ms Chantel Fogwell has a five-year-old toddler and a baby of four months to keep clean and do her washing, without water. A 33-year-old woman of Vorster Street said that the water situation was driving her up the wall. “The worst is that you cannot bath. We have to beg for water, but people don’t want to help anymore, because their electricity bill goes sky high with all the extra pumping of water. Yet, we got a water account of R800 last month. This is ridiculous!” she said. Ms Maria Venter (82) has no water tank and her grandchildren have to deliver water to her, which is a mammoth task since they themselves do not have tanks. Residents are furious. “These people [municipal officials] are not serious about delivering water services. There is no maintenance plan. The people are very nice, but they are hopeless at their jobs. It is not right that the community gets no water and this is becoming ‘normal’ for them. I am not going to accept it, which is why I am leaving this town,” said Mr Lampie Schoeman. On Sunday (17th), five water trucks
were made available to bring relief to the residents, but alas, not one of the tankers had a drop of water in them. “I phoned VDM’s manager and asked if we should deliver air to the suffering people. Has their technical services director made no plans for water delivery?” asked Mr Wally Schultz, chairperson of AfriForum Louis Trichardt. VDM’s municipal manager, Mr Masala Makumule, said that it was “confusing” for him hear from the Limpop Mirror about residents’ feedback that the town had no water. According to his understanding, the Albasini water plant should have been shut down only for the weekend for cleaning. AfriForum revealed the state of dysfunction of the Albasini water treatment plant three weeks ago after a series of visits. “The operator told us that the technical services manager, Mr Walter Madimutsa, had been there the day before us. Why didn’t he look around properly and discover what was wrong at the plant?” asked Schultz. Engineer Duncan Campbell, deputy chairperson of the local AfriForum branch, compiled a comprehensive report and highlighted the items that require “immediate repair to prevent reduction in water supply and further contamination.” Campbell also provided a plan by which the work could be carried out in a staggered way to ensure that at least one of the phases was working, so that the water supply was not shut down as a whole.
Much to AfriForum’s surprise, and contrary to their advice, the plant was shut down completely. As a “quick fix”, water was opened directly into the system early on Monday morning with the envisaged result that the new part of town, Makhado Park and Eltivillas would have water. On Monday evening, the water at Mowkop reservoir would be redirected to the Bergh Street reservoir, so that the old part of town could also have some water. The message communicated, however, was that the town would have water on Monday. “I told Vhembe to say what they mean when they communicate and do what they say. There is now no alternative to reverting to the legal route,” Schultz said. “The work is being done thoroughly. The plant has been shut down, but with good cause. AfriForum’s advice has not been neglected, it has just not been tested. The operators told me that the two systems (the two phases) are linked, so you cannot shut down the one system only without closing the pump,” said Makumule on Monday. “How can they say that they cannot close one system or phase without closing the pump? That’s what they have been doing before. They were working on just one system,” said Schultz, who transported water in containers in his bakkie when Vhembe could not fill up their tankers on Sunday. On Tuesday, water tankers delivered water in the old part of town (west of the N1).
The brand new pump at the Albasini dam water treatment plant broke down too often and AfirForum investigated the plant. They found that the sludge building up in the inoperative system was clogging it up and causing great problems. The system had to be cleaned out and repaired. VDM acted contrary to the advice of AfriForum to renovate in stages and operate on one system or phase, and instead shut the entire plant down, resulting in waterless taps in town. Photo supplied. By Tshifhiwa Mukwevho
Man found in a pool of blood The community of Tshiozwi village in the Sinthumule area is still reeling with shock after the news that a 44-year-old man was found dead inside his house. The incident took place last Wednesday afternoon. According to the spokesperson for the Tshilwavhusiku police, Const Musiwalo Mahuwa, a family member returned home and found Mr Patrick Ramabulana lying in a pool of blood. “The cause of death is not known at this stage,” said Mahuwa. Mahuwa added that Ramabulana had stab wounds on his body, which could have resulted in his death. “A postmortem will be conducted to shed more light on the case,” he said. “We have opened an inquest docket, following the incident.” The chairperson for the Sinthumule Traditional Council, Khotsimunene Vho-Makhado Sinthumule, expressed the council’s shock and pain following the incident. “Ri pfa vhutungu nga maanda (Our pain is not small),” he said. “We cry and mourn with the Ramabulana family. We ask God to give them strength in this time of mourning, after they have lost their loved one.” Ramabulana was a teacher in Mpumalanga.
LIMPOPO MIRROR
22 November 2013
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By Elmon Tshikhudo
Devastating winds cause havoc in Mutale Health services in the rural Mutale was dealt a hammer blow, after heavy winds and storms trashed the Mutale Health Centre, leaving the maternity ward’s ablution block a watery mess and the mobile clinic without a roof. The severe storms and heavy winds, which also affected a large portion of the population in the area, took place on Sunday evening. Elsewhere, at the Tshandama RDP houses, more than 20 families were displaced when their houses were damaged by the winds. During a visit by Limpopo Mr Thabelo Nalana, secretary of the board at the Mutale Health Centre, is inspecting the damage Mirror to the area earlier this at the centre.
week, health officials from the district and the province were busy assessing the damage. The secretary of the board of the health centre, Mr Thabelo Nalana, said he was woken by a call at around 20:00 on Sunday. “I rushed to the centre only to find that a lot of damage was caused. Beds, medicine and partsw of the maternity ward were under water, while the roof of the mobile clinic was blown away. We are just happy that the department acted swiftly and dispatched a team to assess the damage and we are happy that they said they will fix the damage and treat the incident as a disaster” he said. Mutale municipality spokes-
person, Mr Thiathu Ravhura confirmed that they suffered huge losses when many RDP houses were damaged at the nearby Tshandama. “We are still assessing the damage and to see what we can do to assist our people,” he said. The department’s spokesperson, Ms Adele van der Linde said that they are working hard to normalise the situation. “We have directed some of our patients to the clinics at Thengwe and Matavhela, but the outpatients department is still functioning normally. Our officials have already done the assessment and we will be working speedily to fix the structures,” she said.
By Tshifhiwa Mukwevho
Madume murder case gets a trial date Lutendo Madume (25) recently appeared in the Tshilwavhusiku Magistrate’s Court in connection with a murder which happened on 9 January. After several postponements while the police were still gathering information and investigating the case, Madume’s trial date was finally set for 17 to 21 February next year. He will be tried in the regional court at Tshilwavhusiku. Madume stands accused of allegedly stabbing Tuwani Fhetani (20) to death at his home at Tshikwarani village in the Kutama area, while police officers allegedly hesitated to act outside the room. Madume caused baffled murmurs from the gallery on his first court appearance, when he entered the courtroom wearing a T-shirt with the words “The future is in your hands” written on it. The victim was a Grade10 pupil at Tshiungulela Secondary School. Madume remains in custody.
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22 November 2013 Musina Infrastructure
Apollo lights to help curb Musina’s crime
Several lucky customers recently won appliances in the Nzhelele Spar monthly appliance draw. They received, among others, stoves, refrigerators, ovens, microwave-ovens and other small appliances. Photographed during the event are, from left to right, Tshepo Ramoshaba (Nzhelele Spar), Reginah Mashimela, R Lufunde, Nemasiwana Marubini, David Nedambale, Lufuno Ramaano and Tshwarelo Motemola (Nzhelele Spar).
As part of their social labour plan to improve the lives of the local people, De Beers Venetia Mine has injected R2,1 million into the Musina municipal area for the installation of high-mast (Apollo) lights. The project has already started and the 15 highmast lights will serve as one of the most efficient weapons to fight criminal activities in Musina. High-mast street lightning is preferred because of high levels of illumination, low maintenance costs and a smaller amount of ground-level obstruction. The objectives of the De Beers Venetia Mine social and labour plan are to promote employment and advance the social and economic welfare of all the local people and ensure that holders of mining or production rights contribute towards the socio-economic development of the areas in which they are operating, as well as the areas from which the majority of the workforce is sourced. This is done in accordance with the local economic development programme and the integrated development plans of the areas within which the mine operates. Municipal spokesperson Wilson Dzebu says high-mast lighting as a concept in terms of area lighting is preferred over conventional lighting, especially where large areas are to be illuminated without the need for numerous lighting columns. “This is possible because the high mast lighting
system achieves very large space-to-height ratios.” Dzebu says high-mast lighting is the most efficient method of lighting large areas with the minimum number of obstructions. “High masts can be used in confined spaces and do not require as large an area to be cleared as base-hinged columns do.” He says the municipality thanks De Beers Venetia Mine for contributing towards the development of the local area. “The mine has undertaken countless projects amounting to millions of rands in the past. They are still going to fund more projects in our integrated development plan (IDP) and we are happy that our relationship continues to blossom.”
One of the 15 high-mast lights which are part of De Beers Venetia Mine’s social labour plan in Musina.
A well-known and well-respected business personality in Makhado (Louis Trichardt), Ms Esther Kirsten, who still ran the family stationery shop (Kirsten’s Stationery) in town at the age of 87, passed away on Monday in Pretoria. She was recently diagnosed with leukemia. She died a few days before her 91st birthday.
LIMPOPO MIRROR
22 November 2013
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“Cross Alive” initiative for holidays
“Education does not have an age limit”
The Minister of Transport, Ms Dipuo Peters, at the Beit Bridge border post last Friday. launched the “Cross Alive” road safety initiative Peters said that cross-border road transport played a critical role in ensuring trade and social cohesion amongst the SADC countries. “It serves as the carrier of passengers and goods throughout the region on a daily basis. It is therefore important for these passengers and goods to be transported in a responsible, safe and secure manner at all times,” she added. She expressed her concern about the safety standards of vehicles and equipment, “including the dimensions of vehicles and vehicle combination used in cross-border movement.” Peters said that, through the campaign, they would ensure that vehicles that carried unsafe loads “will be a thing of past” and she warned that traffic inspectors would focus on unsafe loading during the coming festive season. “All vehicles which are not roadworthy will be removed from the road and drivers will be prosecuted,” she added. She mentioned that the economic activity in Musina was growing as a result of the about 30 Soldiers were patrolling the area on horseback 000 cross-border travellers from Zimbabwe and during the visit of Minister Dipuo Peters to the other northern countries entering the country on a border. daily basis for trade.
“Always believe in education and it will change your life for the better, irrespective of your age; don’t stop learning,” said a retired teacher who recently acquired a post-graduate diploma in public management. Mr Mafharalala “Lyborn” Rasimphi, who was a teacher for more than four decades, qualified late last month at the Regnesys Business School. “The skills that come with this qualification will help me to work at non-governmental organisations in my community,” he said. With 42 years’ experience in the teaching profession, he never stopped learning. “They say perseverance is the mother of success, hence I never stop learning,” he said. He said although he was studying with young people, he took them as his peers and was willing to learn from them.
“The Department of Education (Vhembe) awarded me with a scholarship to study further. I never hesitated; I took the opportunity and, with the right attitude, I made it,” he said. Rasimphi hails from Vhangani Village, next to Ha-Masia. He is appealing to pupils who are currently writing exams to never to throw in the towel. “There are obstacles in the road to success. I reckon young people should know that and earnestly focus on their studies,” he added. He said education did not have an age limit and he had witnessed it.
Mr Mafharalala “Lyborn” Rasimphi (65).
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22 November 2013 By Tshifhiwa Mukwevho
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walk,” said Hosi Pheni Ngove. “We want to believe that our relationship with the Bongi Ngema-Zuma Foundation will go a long way in helping people in our rural area to learn more about diabetes.” The activities of the day included, among others, screening and testing for blood pressure, blood glucose, body mass index and HIV counselling and testing. According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), at least 4 million deaths can be attributed to diabetes every year, while 366 million people reportedly have diabetes worldwide. “In South Africa, there is an estimated 6,5 million people with diabetes,” said the communications and media manager in the office of the deputy minister of health, Mr Khutso Rabothata.
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Patients forced to sleep on the floor The population growth in the area that the Louis Memorial Hospital is serving is creating serious logistical problems for the hospital, and patients have to sleep on floors in the corridors because of a lack of beds. The hospital currently has only 52 beds, of which 12 are used in the maternity ward. Patients complain that they receive little or no attention from staff while they are made to sleep on mattresses on the floor. One of the patients, Ms Masindi Tshikosi, said that patients were told that if they didn’t want to sleep on the mattresses that the hospital had bought, they had to go to a bigger hospital, such as Elim or Siloam hospital. She mentioned that this was not possible because it was too far from home.
Three weeks ago an old woman, who did not want her name to be revealed, allegedly spent eight hours there before receiving attention for a broken hand. Upon her arrival at the hospital, she was told that the doctor was in the maternity ward and that she would be attended to soon. She only received attention after waiting for eight hours. When she asked why the staff did not adhere to the principle of Batho Pele (People First), she received no satisfactory reply. Nurses who were working in the hospital told Limpopo Mirror that their hands were tied. “We know about the people sleeping on the floor, but unfortunately there is nothing we can do to help them. Maybe since you are from the media, you will bring some
changes to this hospital,” one remarked. The spokesperson for the Department of Health in the province, Ms Adele van der Linde, confirmed that there was a shortage of beds. She said that the hospital building was not big enough, because when it was built it was meant solely for the small Louis Trichardt community. Nowadays, it caters for large volumes of patients coming from as far as Kutama and Sinthumule. Van der Linde advised patients to go straight to the big referral hospitals like Elim and Siloam. Patients who feel that they have not been treated fairly by the staff at the hospital are invited to report the incidents to 0800 919191.
By Mashudu Netsianda
Trucker nabbed for smuggling A truck driver’s bid to smuggle 770 kilogrammes of potatoes into Zimbabwe fell flat when he was arrested at the Beit Bridge Border Post. Tinashe Chigubu (38), of Mbizo village and employed by as a driver, was convicted on his own plea of guilty when he appeared before Magistrate Innocent Bepura at Beit Bridge on Friday. He was sentenced to a fine of US$300 or three months in prison, while the potatoes were forfeited to the state. The court was told that, on Tuesday last week, Chigubhu arrived in the country from South Africa through Beit Bridge Border Post,
driving a haulage truck en route to Kwekwe. The truck was carrying a consignment of potatoes whose importation into the country is banned. While at the border post, Chigubu went through the immigration and customs formalities without declaring his loot. He then left the border post but ran out of luck when he was intercepted by detectives, acting on a tip-off as he was leaving the border. A search of the truck was then conducted, leading to the discovery of 770 kg of potatoes worth R23 000. He was asked to produce documents authorising him to import the consignment but failed, leading to his arrest. The prestigious Soutie of the Year Award was given to Philip ApeaAdu during the Soutpansberg Primary School’s award ceremony last Thursday. Philip was also awarded the Helpfulness and Leadership trophies.
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22 November 2013
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10 22 November 2013 By Tshifhiwa Mukwevho
By Tshifhiwa Mukwevho
“We need our provident fund money”
Wanted suspect from Elim in custody
At least 72 retrenched employees are up in arms against a security company, whom they accuse of not giving them access to their provident fund money. According to the representative of the disgruntled security officers, Thomas Ndove, the security company, Southern Ambition Security Services – which is popularly known as SASS – has been making monthly deductions from the workers’ salaries. “SASS retrenched us on 1 August after their contract with the Makhado Municipality expired,” said Ndove. In August, some workers visited the ABSA branch in Makhado to claim their provident fund contributions. They were allegedly informed that their names did not appear
The Waterval police and Makhado K9 unit recently arrested a notorious 41-yearold suspect who had allegedly been terrorising the Elim community. According to the spokesperson for the Waterval police, W/O Kedibone Mabatha, Mbulaheni Maxwell Maphalu had evaded arrest numerous times when the police were searching for him. “His running away from the police came to an abrupt end when members of the community notified the police about his presence at a local scrapyard, where he had allegedly brought his vehicle for service,” Mabatha said. When the police arrived at the scrapyard, Maphalu noticed them and started to run away. The team of police officers, however, acted swiftly and gave
on the list of provident fund members. Meanwhile, workers said that their former employer at SASS, Thembani Howard Sombana, had since told them that he had not been deducting any monies from their salaries on a monthly basis. “And that’s not the truth. The company had deducted between R156,00 and R227,63 per month from each worker,” said Ndove. He denied claims that the company had not deducted provident fund contributions. The workers want SASS to sign the provident fund claim forms and for the company to stop deducting contributions from those workers still in its employment. However, Ndove said that the workers had forwarded the
matter to the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA). “We hope that PSIRA might be the judge in this matter,” Ndove said. “No employer has the right to abuse workers – we say this kind of abuse must stop now!” PSIRA’s communication officer, Maggie Moroaswi, said that the matter had been referred to the authority’s law-enforcement unit for investigation. “Our senior inspector will contact the employees for further investigation into the matter,” Moroaswi said. “All security companies know that failure to pay over the provident fund contribution is a punishable offense.” All attempts to obtain a comment from Sombana proved fruitless.
chase. He was eventually apprehended, shackled and handcuffed. Cases against Maphalu range from numerous charges of kidnapping, robbery, assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm, and attempted murder. Most of his crimes happened at the bushy area famously known as the Lovers’ Spot, due to the fact that many couples usually come and park their cars for a picnic at this place. “He allegedly ambushed his victims from this area and mugged them,” said Mabatha. Mabatha confirmed that Maphalu had appeared in the magistrate’s court on Tuesday and his case was postponed, pending further investigations. He remains in custody. Mabatha added that other po-
lice stations in Vhembe had since called and notified the Waterval police that they would like to book Maphalu in and investigate if he could be linked to other crimes which had happened in their policing areas.
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Representatives of stakeholders from all six wards of Musina Municipality recently gathered at the Nancefield Boardroom last Wednesday to comment on the progress report of Musina Municipality’s Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan (SDBIP). The SDBIP details the implementation of service delivery and the budget for the financial year, in compliance with the Municipal Finance Management Act. The general manager of economic development and planning, Mr Nathi Tshiwanammbi, said the SDBIP served as a contract between the administration, the Council and the community, expressing the objectives set by the Council as quantifiable outcomes that could be implemented by the administration over the financial year. “The SDBIP facilitates the process of holding us accountable for our performance. It provides the basis for measuring performance in the delivery of services,” he said. He added that it was important for the municipality to communicate with community members on how far they had gone with their key performance areas. “Our key performance areas include municipal transformation and organisational development, basic service delivery, local economic development, municipal financial viability and management, and good governance and public participation. Despite challenges, which include limit-
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22 November 2013
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Tosh is totally alive. This is because local reggae music star, Kenny Murabi, who hails from the dusty streets of Mianzwi Tshidane, outside Thohoyandou, left reggae music crying for more when he gave an impressive performance at Bassline in Johannesburg. Relatively unknown to the people of Johannesburg, Murabi introduced himself with Peter Tosh’s trademark song, African. The internationally acclaimed venue exploded with ululations and jubilation as revelers cried for more before Murabi hit them with his own creative compositions of Holy War, Vha Kaidzeni and Tshikhokhonono. “This was my first performance in an international venue and I’m happy that I have left a mark among the reggae music fraternity,” he said while signing his autography for a group of new fans. “I will definitely come back for another show here,” he added. The dreadlocked singer released his first album, Holy War, in 1999. It was then followed by Tsha ri vhone, which was released in 2005. His latest offering is called Tshikhokhonono and Local reggae star, Kenny Murabi has left his critics with their mouths wide open it is in great demand among reggae after his impressive performance at Bassline in Johannesburg. music lovers.
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Marriages are also falling apart because of money. Issues range from how money is generated in families to how it is spent. There are therefore many dimensions to look at surrounding this divisive issue. I want to start by highlighting problems attached to money which are leading couples to break up, namely: (a) love for money which more often gives birth to (b) greed – not wanting to spend either for yourself or your family. I know of men whose bank accounts are smiling with lots of money but they are very stingy in terms of spending this money either in building, paying for education, buying clothes, taking their families out for holiday and even buying groceries for their own. (c) Love for money which results in men and women leaving their married partners for those with big pockets. (d) Failure to budget properly, especially in the case where only one person is working in the house. There are women who do not know how much they husbands earn and even how they plan to spend their money. When you try to help in such cases, more often you are met with a statement: “there is everything in the house, what more does she want?” (e) The last but not the least in this instance is overspending or spending beyond your budget and means. In this case women in general are the culprits. They do not shy away from overspending or getting themselves indebted, knowing very well that they can’t service their existing debts. How then do we curb problems related to money, marriage and divorce? We should first and foremost develop a common philosophy about money, how it is generated and spent within the marriage
context. The love of money is the root cause of all evil and therefore, if not well handled in the marriage context, it has huge potential for destruction. This is one common understanding that should encourage every married couple not to shy away from discussing money issues in their marriage. Money and wealth come from the Lord and therefore we should prayerfully discuss how best we can generate money and spend it in our marriages. I once met a woman who knows that her husband is working but does not know what he does and where he works. She just enjoys seeing him bring groceries home and indeed they never run out of anything in the house, and therefore she is happy about this arrangement. In the marriage context, especially when we have agreed to marry legally and in community of property, there is no way that we can run away from having a meaningful conversation regarding these issues. Know what your spouse is earning, budget together and spend in such a way that there is a common approach in the family as to how best to spend your money. Lastly, stop mistreating the other person because he or she is currently not working in your marriage context. When you hide your pocket away from your wife or husband, you are hiding it away from your major support base – even when you become penniless or become indebted to a point of failing to service your debts. Your partner should be your partner even when it comes to money issues. Do not just spend without his or her knowledge. I hope this article will help to spark discussions in your marriage context. - Prof Derrick Mashau
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22 November 2013
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By Tshifhiwa Mukwevho
Burning doctor’s music describes human dignity It is a quiet Saturday in Makhado. A loud, melodious voice pierces the air: “You got to understand the teachings of his Majesty … I will carry on singing music which has got human dignity until cows come out of the bush and build their own houses.” While you are still amazed, you search around with your eyes and see a medium-height man with dreadlocks, singing from behind the microphone in front of a furniture shop. “As long as the moon and the stars still come out Burning Doctor.
and play, so shall I be,” sings Burning Doctor. And you wonder if this is really the man whose music you have loved all along, because his stature doesn’t match the idea which you had carried in your mind for years. “Many people still do not believe that I am the very Burning Doctor when they meet or see me,” says the artist, who was born Callett Lisoga at Tshino village in Thohoyandou. He released his first album A thi tambi in 2002, and four more albums followed – Nyimelo (2003), A luna mutwe (2004), Tshikwasha midi (2008) and U fuwa nguluvhe (2010). “I became a productive musician because my fans demanded a new album each time they met me,” he explains. He maintains that people who saw and heard him sing, before he could record and release his first album, told him that his music was burning in a different way. So they started calling him Burning Doctor. “My music itself is fire; it burns you and heals you,” he explains. “That’s a cleansing of the soul from all the worrying and thoughts of gossiping about other people.” He smiles cheerfully and
speaks: “My mother was born in July, and me too. Even my first and second sons were born in that month. I am still trying to explore this July thing.” Burning Doctor says that he was born a musician because, as far as he can remember, he started singing in local choirs and the church’s band at a very young age. “I even formed a band before the release of my first album,” he reveals. “Now I am 12 years in the music industry. In his four-track sample album, Makhelwane, which he also sells at R50 per copy, he tackles the forbidden topic where a man cheats with his neighbour’s wife and a child is born out of that encounter. That child, alas, is just this man’s replica, says Burning Doctor. In the song Vhutshilo, he urges people to respect each other in relationships, institutions of learning and workplaces, and to stop turning those places into a battlefield. “Here I am trying to teach and reproach at one and the same time,” he says. “A full album will follow soon – I am busy doing the final touches on the work.” As long as there are musicians who sing ‘music which has got human dignity’, reggae will never die.
By Tshifhiwa Mukwevho
“We are doing a respectable job” - hairdressers There is no town that doesn’t have hairdressers soliciting clients on the pavements or the side of the streets. Go to Musina, Thohoyandou, Malamulele or Giyani - they’re a sight that cannot be ignored. “We are making ends meet in a dignified manner,” says 24-year-old Ivy Dzhanngi from Makhado town. “Must I walk around town selling my body to men? Oh, there’s no need! God gave me a pair of hands to work.” She explains that she did a short course in hairdressing.
Today, the biggest challenge is that the number of hairdressers in towns seems to exceed the spaces from which these people can work. “Six or more of us can use one salon room for our work,” says another hairdresser, Lutendo Vhengani. “We contribute a certain amount of money to make a total sum to pay the landlord. If I were to pay for that room alone, I don’t think I could afford it.” Mavis Makhado (33) is a proud mother of one and is in a stable relationship. “When I wake up in the morning, I don’t
Job creation: Hairdressers say that they are “doing a respectable job”.
just say – ‘Oh I am going to plait people’s hair’,” she says. “I am never here to play or pass time because I’ve got nothing to do in the village. I’ve come to work. I am fending for my daughter and myself.” These ladies have also formed a stokvel of 10 members, where they contribute at least R100 each and give the total collection to one lady on Fridays. “I’ve been doing this kind of work for five years, and I know its ups and downs,” Tshilidzi Magadani (29) says and explains that business is adversely slow in bad weather. With the little that she is able to make from her work, Tshilidzi is able to help with food and other related necessities at home, where she lives with both parents and her two kids. In the event that there is a serious misunderstanding between a hairdresser and a client and the police are called to intervene and see if they can help the two parties reach a resolution, the police respond promptly. “The police here in Makhado have never harassed us or our clients,” says another hairdresser, Avhasei Nemusombori. Refilwe Sithole is a regular client of the ladies and she credits each one of them for the satisfactory service which they give her. “Each time I had changed a hairstyle, people would ask me where I got such a nice hairstyle, and I would refer them to one of the gals,” says Refilwe.
Pastor George Mamburu (left) from the Revelation Ministries prays for MEC Joyce Mashamba during the event. By Phathutshedzo Luvhengo
MEC Mashamba apologises for the government’s mistake The MEC for Safety, Security and Liaison, Ms Joyce Mashamba, apologised to the people of Ha-Sinthumule for the government’s failure to deliver satisfactory services in the area. She addressed predominantly elders of Ward 22 during an event of the Revelation Ministries at Tshiozwi last Thursday. She said it was through mistakes that decision makers became aware of the challenges and how to rectify them in future. “We are appealing to all the people to forgive us for our mistakes. It is only through mistakes that we get wiser and wiser,” she said. She said the ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC) had been at the helm of the South African democratic government for almost 20 years, and that people should not back down. “We should work together to fight the challenges of poverty, inequality and unemployment,” she said.
Mashamba urged people to vote in next year’s general elections. “People should not be told which party to vote for, but they must vote for their future,” she said. She commended the traditional authorities, who were committed to helping their societies by implementing community projects. Chief Rudzani Sinthumule acknowledged that his people had accepted the MEC’s apology and expected the government to accelerate basic services to the people. “There is no person who deliberately commits mistakes, but it happens along the way. Her arrival in our community signifies that she is humble and we are honoured to have her here today,” said Chief Sinthumule. He said that his people wanted to see development in their communities and if the government was co-operating with them, they should see development.
Last week Thursday, Soutpansberg Primary School in Makhado town held their annual prize-giving ceremony. From left to right are Simango Murunwa (Dux trophy senior phase), Kutama Orifha (Dux trophy foundation phase) and Magwira Theophany (loyalty trophy).
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Messrs Kaizer Phiri, David Gotore, Richard Makwasena and Steven Shone, captured during the joint event of the Nancefield Taxi Association and the Coach and Bus Operators Association which was held at Elephant Inn. Road Transport
Cash prizes for region’s diligent operators Taxi drivers and bus operators from South Africa and Zimbabwe who went the extra mile in serving their passengers were recognized during a joint event that was held at Elephant Inn, outside Musina. Each of the 20 individuals who have been doing they work with diligence were rewarded with cash prizes ranging from R500 to R1 000. The initiative is the brainchild of the Nancefield Taxi Association and the Coach and Bus Operators Association. The two parties signed an agreement of working together and a memorandum of understanding in 2011. The historic agreement dispelled the myth that bus and taxi operators are always at loggerheads and fighting over passengers. During the event, David Gotore of the Coach and Bus Operators Association said it was important for bus operators and the taxi industry to work together for the benefit of the passengers. “There
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is no need to fight over passengers. Our goal is to make sure that our passengers get the best service from both the cross-border buses and local taxis. If we fight, it is our passengers who suffer the most and it also dents the image of the cross-border transport industry.” Gotore, whose organization has over 40 operators from Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Namibia and Botswana, said he was happy that, since the two organizations had signed the peace accord in 2011, no violent incidents had been reported between the local taxi association and the cross-border bus operators. “Ours is a unique relationship and we hope that the whole world will draw lessons that it is possible for the taxi industry and the bus operators to work together as guided by the agreement we signed in 2011.” Representing over 150 members of the Nancefield Taxi Association, Kaizer Phiri said their cooperation with the Coach and Bus Operators Association was aimed at making sure that there was mutual benefit between the cross-border bus operators and the local taxi industry. “When going to most parts of the country, the taxi industry and bus operators are always resorting to violence over passengers. Ours is a true example that the only way to bring peace is through fruitful engagements aimed at preserving the safety of our passengers. We will continue to nurture this relationship and we will never allow violent third forces to destroy our unity.”
Doctor Luvhengo and Stancy Lieba smile Ntombi Mtileni and Aluwani Mahafha looked for the camera during the matric dance of beautiful during the recent matric dance of Muthurwana High held at the Nandoni Lapa. Muthurwana High, held at the Nandoni Lapa.
A Grade 12 pupil at the Makhado Comprehensive Secondary School, Adil Bhaiyati (fourth from left), was named the 2013 best learner during the farewell event which was recently held at Kennington Lodge. Pictured with Adil are (from left to right) Ms Matenzhe Dagada, Mr Phillemon Ramuhala, Ms Humbelani Netshandama, Mr Sunnyboy Matamela (principal) and Ms Isabel Tshikhumbana. Photo supplied.
LIMPOPO MIRROR
22 November 2013
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By Silas Nduvheni
Food parcels for Ha-Makuya’s vulnerable The first lady of Limpopo, Ms Maggie sell the food parcels they are distributing for Mathabatha, has warned parents in the Ha- the needy. “We don’t want parents who will reMakuya communities outside Mutale not to ceive food parcels for their vulnerable children to sell them for the benefit of themselves.” Twenty households in villages such as Domboni, Musunda, By Tshifhiwa Mukwevho Guyuni and Sanari in Ha-Makuya received food parcels from Mathabatha, the Mutale mayor, Cllr Josephine Mukwevho, and the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) during an event at the Lucky “Xihuhuri-xa-ndzilo” Mdhluli is a Makuya tribal offices last Friday. She added that she had been reliably informed gospel singer and songwriter who believes that some parents were also misusing child support one should never give up. He did not allow his failure to make it when grant funds for buying alcohol and to gamble. Thovhele Ntsweteni Makuya said he was thankauditioning for a multi-award winning gospel ful for the support to vulnerable children from his group to discourage him from pursuing his dream villages. He added that many parents of children of becoming a recording artist. “It was painful losing in the auditions, but in villages of Ha-Makuya were unemployed and I found Wanga Mukwevho, a blind producer, relied on child support grants to survive. One of the 20 parents who received food parcels, who encouraged me never to lose heart,” said Ms Azwifaneli Mbedzi, expressed her thanks for Xihuhuri-xa-ndzilo. He went on to record a live CD and DVD, the food parcels. She is a single, unemployed Ms Azwifaneli Mbedzi received food parcels from Ms Maggie Mathabatha (second from right), titled Khomelela ka Xikwembu (Hold on to the mother who lives with four children and says life Mutale Mayor Josephine Mukwevho, Thovhele Ntsweteni Makuya (far right), while Ms Livhuwani Mphaphuli (far left) of SASSA in the Vhembe region looked on. Lord), in the fully packed Thohoyandou City is tough without food. Hall. “The release of my first project and its massive welcome by the public taught me that we must never give up,” he said. The 30-year-old singer was born at Tshitungulwane near Thohoyandou and is a proud family man, married to Muelelwa Raselabe. He started singing at five, as the youngest member of the Tshitungulwane Full Gospel Church’s choir. “Since then, I have grown and have never looked back,” he affirmed. “I strive for excellence as a singer.” His highlights include composing and performing songs for Lufuno Dagada’s live projects. “My aspiration is for my music to penetrate the local and international market,” he said optimistically. In Khomelela ka Xikwembu, he sings in Tshivenda, Shona, XiTsonga and Nguni. The diversity of his music allows it to be relevant to a larger audience. The project was produced by Wanga Mukwevho. Yet this album also features Muvhango’s Maumela Mahuwa and David Ramakuwela. “I worked with the best in the industry,” he smiled.
“Never give up”
Lucky “Xihuhuri-xa-ndzilo” Mdhluli is a gospel singer and songwriter.
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EPWP worker gone without a trace Members of the Ramaliba family of Khalavha village outside Thohoyandou are in a state of confusion, following the disappearance of one of their family members. Mr Ndivhuwo Ramaliba (26), an employee of the Extended Public Works Programme (EPWP) at the Khalavha traditional offices, went missing on 2 October, and almost a month after his disappearance, relatives have heard nothing about his whereabouts. The tall, thin and dark-in-complexion Ramaliba is said to be a man who sleeps out only during all-night prayers. His sister, Ms Salome Ramaliba, said Ndivhuho came back home for lunch as he was not working far from home. “He came back on that day, had his lunch and went back to work, but never came back home. We enquired from his work place, where they confirmed he had not reported for work for two days. After fruitless searches in the bushes, we gave up and decided to report the case at the local police station,” she said. Salome said her brother was wearing an orange jacket, black jeans and sandals. “We do not know what happened to him. We are hoping that he is safe wherever he is. We are praying day and night for his safe return,” she said. Those who know his whereabouts can phone Salome at 076 553 5445.
Mr Ndivhuho Ramaliba (26).
A local boxer, Nkosinathi Tshinavhe, was embarrassingly beaten via a TKO by his Gauteng-based opponent, Adam De Moor, in their junior welterweight fight at Emperor’s Palace a fortnight ago. As if he were hypnotised, Tshinavhe showed no commitment from the start and his opponent kept on pushing him from one corner to the other with his hot punches. The referee was forced to stop the fight in the first round to save Tshinavhe from severe punishment. Tshinavhe’s defeat has sparked many questions without answers about his boxing career as this was his third consecutive defeat.
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By Kaizer Nengovhela
Ravele United win Mbofho tournament Ravele United emerged as the winners of the Mbofho tournament, when they beat Midoroni Real Hearts in the final, at the Ravele grounds on Sunday. The teams played to a 2-all draw and the winners were determined by a penalty shoot-out. Midoroni approached the match like a house of fire, with their midfielders distributing Results
telling passes to the strikers. They threatened to score five minutes into the match when Rudzani Khalushi forced his way through the defence and passed the ball to Delton Simali, whose attempt missed the target by inches. In the 17th minute, Moses Mabeba of Hearts unleashed a powerful shot from outside the box and the keeper of United Sedzani Buasi watched in disbelief when the ball hit the back of the net. After the goal, Hearts lost
Away victory for Rospa United
shape in the midfield and United capitalised on this to equalise. Rendani Rathumbu dribbled past three players in a row and blasted in a rocket from inside the box. The second half saw United pressing hard in search of more goals. Realising that their chances were slim, United abandoned their positions and packed themselves at the far back. Phumudzo Thavhulo of Hearts scored the second goal of his team in the 78th minute after beating the off-side trap. Two minutes later, Pfarelo Thathane scored the equalising goal.
Mbavhalelo Sima of United tries to slide the ball, while Moses Mabeba is waiting for any possible mistake.
A goal by Bongani Sithole was good enough to give Rospa United the much-needed three league points against Mosesetjane All Stars in their Safa Second Division League match at the Mahwelereng Stadium in Mokopane on Saturday. The victory leaves Rospa United with four points accumulated from two outings. Dynamos FC were the hardest hit last weekend. They could not retaliate when Phungo All Stars scored four beautiful goals against them. The match was played at the Nwamitwa grounds outside Tzaneen. It was the second consecutive defeat for Dynamos, after donating league points to Joe’s Express three weeks ago. Joe’s Express suffered a 1-2 defeat at the hands of Blue Rocks at the Nkowankowa Stadium in Tzaneen. Joe’s had nobody else to blame for the defeat as they squandered numerous scoring opportunities. Although it was their home match, Basel failed to impress their fans, when they lost 0-2 to The Dolphins at the Makwarela Stadium.Basel are still to win a league match this season. Their opening league match was against Great North FC to whom they lost 0-2. Great North FC continued to pave their way up. They brutally walloped Ray Pillars 4-1 at the Seshego Stadium. Great North are now leading the pack with 6 points from two outings. Magezi FC are still battling to come to terms with what happened to them last Saturday. They lost 1-2 to Giyani Hotspurs at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium. Modimolle Aces impressed their home crowd by beating Bellevue Winners at the Ephraim Mohale Stadium in Modimolle. Mighty FC rose to the occasion and beat Winners Park 2-1 at the Mahwelereng Stadium in Mokopane. Letter
Thanks to helpful policemen... hen one of my children here from Limpopo had an attack of malaria while visiting in Daveyton, I lost all contact with him, the hospital and the resident he visited. I knew nobody there. I was desperately concerned when his cell phone went dead and stayed out of action for the rest of the week, shortly after I could hear during his last contact that he was indeed very seriously ill and also asked for food. I contacted the SAPS in Makhado (Louis Trichardt) with my concern. A Lt Ratshilumela assisted me in establishing contact with the address in Daveyton and also contacted the Daveyton SAPS, where Sgt Magwaza in Daveyton activated staff on patrol to physically go to the address and make sure that the ill patient was in fact being taken care of. They even returned later that evening on a mercy visit with food and additional vitamins for the patient! Policemen in a tough area taking considerate, friendly care of my child and helping to restore my peace of mind. Thank you, Lt Ratshilumela in Makhado. Thank you, Sgt Magwaza and your colleagues in Daveyton. I salute you for your exceptional act of compassion. God bless you. – Francis van der Merwe (Makhado / Louis Trichardt)
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18 22 November 2013 By Frank Mavhungu
Makhuvha Stadium still unfit for matches be hollow-tinned and well aerated to loosen the sub-base. It is apparent after discussions with the contractor on site that he has limited or no experience in the laying out of a sports field and that he does not have the necessary equipment for carrying out his duties,” reads an extract from the report. In an interview, Thidiela indicated that they were gravely disappointed as they had promised their fans that the team would be playing at the Makhuvha Stadium, come the first week of November. “There is nothing we can do as a club except to wait for the municipality to work on the pitch until it reaches the required standard,” said Thidiela. The sports and recreation manager in the Thulamela Municipality, Mr Ronald Makhadi, said that they were doing everything within their power to ensure that all the anomalies which had been pointed out in the report were sorted out. In the meantime, Black Leop-
ards will continue to use the Seshego Stadium as their home ground until such time when they get a suitable venue within the Vhembe District.
Some of the clubs’ representatives display their new kit. They are from left: Messrs Fhumulani Mudzanani (Marula XI), Julia Radzilani (Mukula Young Santos), Mapholisa Netshidzivhe (Marula XI) and Humbulani Mufamadi (Mukondeni Ratanang). By Frank Mavhungu
Local SAB teams in brand new colours
Mr Tshifhiwa “Chief” Thidiela.
The days of playing in tattered soccer kits is something of the past for the teams affiliated to the SAFA Vhembe Regional League. All 144 clubs were presented with complete soccer kits during a meeting which was held at the Avkhom Hotel in Thohoyandou last Saturday morning. During the meeting, the chairman of the competitions committee, Mr Mulimisi Muneri, revealed that the kits were part of the sponsorship from the South African Breweries (SAB). Muneri further indicated that his region had received more than 10% of the total number of kits from the sponsors. This, according to him, was informed by the fact that the Vhembe Regional League has the biggest number of teams,
144, while other regions have a maximum of 40 teams. During the meeting, the president of the association, Mr George Kubayi, indicated that his region was always the first to produce the overall winner to participate in the provincial play-offs, despite the large number of affiliates. The delegates from the clubs who received kits during the meeting could not hide their joy. Mrs Julia Radzilani from Mukula Young Santos was the first to praise the league for a job well done. She indicated that it was difficult for the club officials to finance the team’s day-to-day administration and to provide the team with a soccer kit from their own pockets. According to Mr Mapholisa Netshidzivhe of Marula XI FC, the presentation of the soccer
kits was an answer to their longtime want. Mr Levy Gara of Mukondeni Ratanang indicated that what happened last Saturday was history in the making, saying he had never heard of any amateur league that provided the teams with soccer kit in his life. During the meeting, some of the club officials tried to use the platform to raise their own concerns regarding the manner in which the league is being run. When responding to the concerns from the clubs, Kubayi told the gathering that Saturday’s meeting was meant for the handing over of the kits to the clubs and nothing else. He indicated that they would soon call another meeting where club officials would be given an opportunity discuss their problems.
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LEGALS Notice to Creditors in Deceased Estates All persons having claims against the undermentioned estate must lodge it with the Executor concerned within 30 days (or as indicated) from date of publication hereof. Estate No: 1490/2013, Master’s Office: Thohoyandou, Surname: Baloyi, Christian names: Shirami George, Date of birth: 1952-11-20, Identity No: 5211205330085, Last Address: Mukhomi- Phaphazola Village, Malamulele District, Limpopo, Date of death: 12-042013, Christian names and surname of surviving spouse: Anna Mphephu Baloyi, Date of birth: 1957-09-18, Identity no: 5709180865082, Name and (only one) address of executor or authorised agent: Baloyi Rikhotso Attorneys, Po Box 2341, Giyani 0826, Tel: 015 812 1050, Fax: 015 812 3209, Period allowed for lodgment of claims, if other than 30 days: 30, Baloyi Rikhotso Attorneys, Errol Maluleke Properties, Shop No 5, Giyani. EXECUTOR’S NOTICE TO LODGE CLAIMS AGAINST A DECEASED ESTATE In the Estate of the late Nditwani Marubini Lilian, Identity Number:
5108160152084 who was ordinarily resident at erf 21, Unit D, Thohoyandou, Limpopo Province and who died at Erf 21, Unit D Thohoyandou, Estate Number: 1094/2013. All persons having claims against the above estate are hereby called upon ti file their claims with the undersigned within 30 days from date of publication hereof. Dated and Signed at Thohoyandou on this 25th day of May 2013. Foroma Attorneys, Office 9 & 10 Style Centre, 668 Mphephu Drive, Thohoyandou, P.O. Box 986, 0904, Tel/Fax: 015 962 4590, REF: IF/ tn/AEO1486 MUTALE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY NOTICE FOR CONSOLIDATION SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH CHANGE OF LAND USE It is hereby notified that application has been made by the firm Fulwana Planning Consultants on behalf of the registered owner of Erf 1145, Erf 1146, Erf 1147, Erf 1148 and Erf 1149 Mutale Extension 1 for consolidation and rezoning from “Residential 1” to “Residential 2” for Dwelling Units in order to erect town houses.The application and the relevant documents are open for inspection at the new Municipal Building, next to Limpopo Provincial Traffic college, Mutale Town, for 28 days from 15 November 2013.Objection to the application must be lodged with or made in writing to the municipality manager, Mutale Local Municipality, Private Bag X 1254, Mutale, 0956, for a period of 28 days from 15 November 2013.Address of authorized agent: Fulwana Planning Consultants, P.O. Box 55980, Polokwane, 0700. Tel: (015)297-6060. Fax: 086 663 5119/015 297-4040. MUTALE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY NDIVHADZO YA U TANGANYA ZWITENTSI KHATHIHI NA U SHANDUKISWA HA KUSHUMISELE KWA MAVU Vha khou divhadziwa uri huna khumbelo yo itiwaho nga vha Fulwana Planning Consultants, vho imela vhane vha zwitentsi zwi divheyaho sa Erf 1145, Erf 1146, Erf 1147, Erf 1148 na Erf 1149 Mutale Extension 1, malugana na u tanganya zwitentsi zwo bulwaho afho ntha khathihi na u shandukisa kushumisele kwa mavu u bva kha “Residential 1” vhune ha vha vhudzulo ha phera ya muta muthihi u ya kha “Residential 2“, vhune ha vha vhudzulo ha phera dza mita minzhi.Vhane vha takalela u vhala nga ha khumbelo iyi na manwalo a yelanaho nayo, vha nga a wana ofisini ya minidzhere muhulwane: wa ku dzudzanyele na mvelaphanda, kha luta lwa u thoma kha masipala wa Mutale kha tshifhato tshiswa tsha Masipala wa Mutale tsini na gudedzi la vhalanga vhuendi la Manenu, Limpopo Province. Manwalo ayo a do wanala lwa tshifhinga tshi edanaho
maduvha a fumbili malo (28) u bva nga duvha la 15 Lara 2013.Vhane vha vha na mbilaelo malugana na iyi khumbelo vha nwalele minidzhere wa masipala wa Mutale kha diresi itevhelaho: Private Bag X 1254, Mutale, 0956. Mbilaelo dzi do tanganedziwa lwa maduvha a fumbili malo (28) u bva nga duvha la 15 Lara 2013. Diresi ya dzhendedzi lire mulayoni malugana na iyi khumbelo: Fulwana Planning Consultants, P.O.Box 55980, Polokwane, 0700. Tel: (015) 297 6060. Fax: (015) 297 4040/086 663 5119. 1. To all my business partners and business associates, Fhatuwani Supply Chain and Projects of the Reg no: 2009/088327/23, which is deregistered by CIPS. The re-instatement will take place very soon after 21 days from the date of advertisement. This is done by the major share holder of the Fhathuwani Supply Chain and Projects by the name of Mr. Nesengani Fhatuwani Douglass. Liquidation and Distribution Accounts in Deceased Estate Lying for Inspection. In terms of section 35(5) of Act No 66 of 1965 notice is hereby given that copies of the Liquidation and Distribution accounts in the estate specified below will be open for inspection of all persons interested therein for a period of 21 days (or shorter or longer if specifically stated) from the date specified or from the date of publication hereof, whichever may be later and in the offices of the Master’s and Magistrate’s as stated. Should no objections thereto be lodged with the masters concerned during the specified period, the executor will proceed to make payments in accordance with the accounts. Ref no: 1745/2013, Surname: Manari. Christian names: Azwihangwisi Spider, ID no: 5005295604080, Last address: House number 650 Makwarela Location, Thohoyandou, Limpopo Province. Thohoyandou Justice Center shop no 02, Metropolitan Plaza nex to Metropolotan and FNB. Po Box 3350, Thohoyandou 0950, Tel: 015 962 6206, Fax: 086 295 3865, CatherineMu@legal-aid.co.za Notice to Debtors and Creditors Section 29 In the Estate of late Mathivha Balanganani George, ID No: 390915 5354 086, who was married in community of property to Mathivha Matodzi Sophia, ID No: 461012 0108 081, who died on the 2013-09-12, Master’s reference number: 2358/2013. Creditors and Debtors are hereby called upon to submit their claims and to pay their debts within 30 days as from the date of this advertisement. Dated at Thohoyandou on this the 14th day of November 2013. Mvundlela & Associates Attorneys, Executrix Attorneys, Office
No: 85, 87 & 93, Block C, P.O Box 3560, Thohoyandou, Tel: 015 962 2953, Fax: 015 962 2913, Ref: MVU/EST/NELUFULE/M52(2013) NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 35 Kindly be informed that the First and Final Liquidation and distribution Account in respect of the estate of the late KHANGALA SAMUEL MULAUDZI, Estate No. 1876 / 2013, shall lie for inspection at the Master’s office: Limpopo High Court, Thohoyandou, for a period of twenty one (21) days calculated from the 22nd November 2013. Dated at Thohoyandou on the 18th day of November 2013. Netshiunda & Associates Attorneys Executrix Attorneys to the Matodzi Joyce Mulaudzi, office No.1, Network Corner, Metropolitan Centre, Thohoyandou Fax: 086 595 7996 RENDANI – M092
Notice in terms of Section 35 In terms of Section 35 of Act No. 66 of 1965, notice is hereby given that copies of the Liquidation and Distribution Account in the estate specified below shall be open for inspection for a period of 21 days from tha date specified or from the date of publication hereof, whichever may be later at the offices of the Master and Magistrate, Thohoyandou. Master’s reference: 333/2013, Names: Mphatheleni Phineas Nekhavhambe, Identity number: 530710 5153 088, Last Address: Tshaulu, Executors Attorneys: Shardrack Mpandeli Attorneys, Office no: 19, First floor, Limdev Building, Thohoyandou, Tel;Fax: 015 962 0263, Ref: EST001/2013 Thulamela Municipality Rezoning Application I Tshilidzi Nelwamondo hereby notify that I have
made an application on behalf of registered owners of erf 1029/1030 Thohoyandou F Ext 1, for the amendment of the zoning scheme from Residential 1 to Residential 2 for dwelling units. Particulars of the applications will lie for inspection during normal office hours at the relevant office of: Thulamela Municipality, Senior Manager Development Planning, Room 334, Private Bag X 5066, Thohoyandou, 0950 for a period of 28 days from 25 November 2013. Objections to the application must be lodged with or made in writing to the Director: Development Planning; Room 334, Private Bag X5066, Thohoyandou, 0950, Should no comments and/or objections be received as set out above, the municipality will assume that you are in support of the application and may approve the proposed land use rights. Address of authorized agent: P O Box 15153, Flora Park, 0699, Tel: 0833582670. Masipala wa Thulamela: Ndivhadzo ya u Shandukisa Kushumiselwe Kwa Fhethu Vha kho u divhadzwa uri huna khumbelo yo itwaho nga Nelwamondo T, o imela muiti wa tshanduko dzo bulwaho afho ntha ya Erf 1029/1030 Thohoyandou F Ext 1, uri huvhe ha dzinndu dzau dzula. Vhane vha takalela u vhala ngaha khumbelo idzi, manwalo adzo akhouwanala ofisini ya minigere muhulwane wa kudzudzanyele na mvelaphanda, Masipalawa Thulamela. Manwalo aya ado wanala lwa tshifhinga tshiedanaho maduvha a 28 ubva kha duvha la u thoma la u andadziwa ha khumbelo iyi. Vha ne vhavha na mbilaelo na iyi khumbelo vhanwalele masipala wa Thulamela kha Diresi itevhelaho, Thulamela Municipality, Director: Development Planning; Room 334, Pri-
vate Bag X5066, Thohoyandou, 0950. Mbilaelo dzi do tanganedzwa lwa maduvha a 28 ubva nga dzi 25 November 2013. Diresi ya feme yo itaho khumbelo ino ndi P O box 15153, flora park, 0669, Thingo 0833582670
In the Magistrate’s Court for the District of Tshilwavhusiku held at Tshilwavhusiku Case no: 170/2011, In the matter between: Webintact Wifi E/Cape (Pty) Ltd Ascension (Pty) Ltd, Plaintiff, and Mr Nkhumeleni Edwin Singo (ID: 690703 5891 08 4) Defendant. Notice of Sale in Execution In Pursuance of a judgment in the Magistrate’s Court of Tshilwavhusiku and writ of execution dated 10/09/2013, the goods listed hereunder will be sold in execution to the highest bidder at Soutpansberg Sheriff’s, 111 Krugerstreet, Louis Trichardt on the 4th of December 2013 at 14h00 PM namely: 1 x Sansui Televisie, 1 x Televisie Staander (3 Stuk), 1 x Sitkamerstoel: 2 Banke & 2 Stoele, 1 x LG Yskas, 1 x Colt Law Reg nr: CJY 225L. Dated at Louis Trichardt on 13 November 2013. Attorneys for Plaintiff, Van Heerden en Rudolph, 24 Devenish Street, Louis Trichardt, 0920, P O Box/ Posbus 246, Tel: 015 516 0164/5/6, Fax: 015 516 1091, Ref: MEV HORN/ cvdm/25910/79590 Notice to Creditors in Terms of Section 29(1) of the Administration of Estate Act 66 of 1965 In the estate of the Late Chauke Risenga Noel of Identity number: 530314 5772 08 6 of House no: 332, Saselamani Village,
Thulamela Municipality, Limpopo Province, who died on the 09th day of October 2013 and who was married in community of property to Chauke Lilian Thandi of Identity number 540228 0371 08 2 , Estate number: 2347/2013, Master’s office: Thohoyandou. All persons having claims against the above mentioned estate are required to lodge their claims with undersigned within 30 days after the date of publication. Dated and signed at Thohoyandou on this the 8th day of November 2013. Wisani Baloyi Attorneys, Office No.12 01st Floor, Muremela Medical Centre, Opposite Mvusuludzo Taxi Rank, Thohoyandou, 0950, P.O Box 3305, Louis Trichardt, 0920, Tel no: 015 962 1957, Fax no: 015 962 1957/086568 1512, Ref: Baloyi/Est20/2013 Notice to Creditors in Deceased Estates All persons having claims against the the undermentioned estate must lodge it with the Executor concerned within 30 days (or as indicated) from date of publication hereof. Estate no: 2025/2013, Master’s office: Thohoyandou, Surname: Tshivhase, Christian names: Avhatuwi Richard, Date of Birth: 1 August 1946, Identity no: 460801 5166 081, Last address: Vhufuli Thohoyandou, Date of death: 11 September 2013. Christian names and surname of surviving spouse: Hanedzani Miriam Tshivhase, Date of Birth: 7 October 1957, Identity no: 571007 0325 088, Name and (only one) address of Executor or authorized agent Hanedzani Miriam Tshivhase, c/o Venter Attorneys P O Box 3077, Louis Trichardt, 0920. Tel: 015 516 7771/2
MAKHADO MUNICIPALITY Tel: (015) 519 3000 Fax: (015) 516 1195 Private Bag X2596 Makhado 0920
TENDER NO. 39 OF 2013 RE-ADVERTISEMENT SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF DIARIES AND CALENDARS FOR 2014 Suitable service providers are invited to tender for the Supply and Delivery of Diaries and Calendars for 2014. Bidders are requested to bid as per specification attached to the bid documents that will be obtainable from 26 November 2013 at the Procurement Office No. B043 upon payment of a non-refundable amount of R200-00 NB: Bidders who already have bought tender document for the first advert will get this bid document at no additional cost. Completed bid documents signed by a duly authorised person, sealed in an envelope clearly marked “Tender No. 39 of 2013: Supply and Delivery of Diaries and Calendar for 2014:” must reach the undersigned by depositing it into the tender box at the foyer of the main entrance to the Civic Centre by not later than 12:00 on Friday, 06 December 2013 when all tenders received will be opened in public in the Executive Committee Chamber, First Floor, Civic Centre, No.83 Krogh Street, Makhado. The Municipality is not bound to accept the lowest or any bid and reserves the right to accept any part of a bid. Bids must remain valid for a period of ninety (90) days after closing date of submission thereof. Submitted tenders will be evaluated on 80/20 score points. Bids which are late, incomplete, unsigned or submitted in pencil or by telegraph or facsimile or electronically by e-mail, or not having the following documents attached for evaluation or not complying with the tender specifications, will not be evaluated and will be disqualified: • Certified copy of Company registration. • Be accompanied by an original valid SARS Tax Clearance Certificate. • Certified copy/copies of company owner(s) ID book(s). • BBBEE Certificate only for preference points. All technical enquiries can be directed to Acting Director: Corporate Services: Mr N C Kharidzha, or Ms T E Shiringani, at (015) 519 3000, while procurement enquiries should be directed to Mr Moswathupa L R at (015) 519 3171 Civic Centre 83 Krogh Street Makhado Notice No: 141/2013 File No: 8/3/2/1156
MR I.P. MUTSHINYALI MUNICIPAL MANAGER
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To advertise your Vacancy or Tender on this page contact Pieter, George or Yolanda at tel: 015 516 4996
MAKHADO MUNICIPALITY
TALIFHANI INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
VACANCY
Tel: (015) 519 3000 Fax: (015) 516 1195 Private Bag X2596 Makhado 0920
Applications are invited from suitably qualified person to fill the following post:
IDP REPRESENTATIVE FORUM MEETING: 04 DECEMBER 2013
1. Grade 1 Teacher (1 post)
Applicants must have at least three years of experience in the relevant post.
Applications must be accompanied by: • Detailed CV • Testimonial letter from a Christian Pastor • Certified copies of professional and academic certificates Last date for submissions of applications will be: 29 November 2013
Applications should be addressed to: The Principal, Talifhani Independent School P.O. Box 1731, Dzanani, 0955
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER VACANCY The board of VBS Mutual Bank is seeking an experienced banking executive to replace the outgoing Chief Executive Officer to lead the bank into the next phase of its development.
ROLE:
1. Reporting to the Board, assume full responsibility for implementation and come up with a plan of action on the bank’s strategy as provided by the Board. Leadership in the effective management of the bank. Manage the financial performance of the bank and ensure that appropriate risk procedures are in place and followed. 2. Comply with governing legislations including all pertinent regulatory requirements, particularly the Mutual Banks Act, Company Act and maintain best practice operation procedures and sound corporative governance culture. 3. Lead, guide, and develop the senior management team ensuring that demanding service, quality and financial targets are achieved.
MAKHADO MUNICIPALITY
Applications are invited from candidates with a Bachelor's degree, BTech, Honours, MTech or Master's degree only in the following areas of specialisation or discipline:
Mathematics Botany Psychology Mining Engineering Physical Geography Geology Sports and Recreational Arts Horticulture Space and Earth Science Environmental Health
MAK000027/2013-2014
Request for Quotation for the Proposal for Tshakhuma fruit market revitalization project A compulsory briefing meeting will be held on 26 November 2013 at 10:00 at the Tshakhuma Community Market on R524 Road.
29 November 2013 at 12H00
Number required
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Nutrition Physics Microbiology Hydrology Chemistry Animal Production Bio-engineering Research Management, Research Support & Administration
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Food Science and Technology Town and Regional Planning Agricultural Economics Soil and Water Sciences Computer Science Environmental Studies Development Studies Biochemistry Information and Computer Science
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Site no 203, Private Bag X2136, Sibasa, 0970, Limpopo • Tel: (015) 963 3156 / 963 3657 • Fax: (015) 963 3154 • E-mail: fetcol@mweb.co.za
TENDER BULLETIN
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INVITATIONS ARE HEREBY EXTENDED TO POSSIBLE SUPPLIERS TO PROVIDE VETERINARY SERVICES.
Please Note: 1. Specifications of the quotations and MBD 6.1 and MBD 4 can be downloaded from the municipal website www.makhado.gov.za or a hard copy can be obtained from Supply Chain Management office B043, Civic Centre, No.83 Krogh Street, Makhado Municipality 2. For more information, enquiries must be directed to Ms TP Ntsieni or Mr M Ramabulana at 015 519 3179/3129 during office hours. Civic Centre 83 Krogh Street Makhado Notice No: 167/2013 File No: 8/3/2/1
Number required
VHEMBE F.E.T. COLLEGE
All interested service providers are hereby invited to submit written quotations and deliver them to Makhado Municipality’s tender box. CLOSING DATE
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Salaries: The salaries for the interns will be managed by NRF. Interns will be paid a monthly salary ranging between R5771.70 and R7695.60 per month depending on the level of qualification. Interested candidates should direct their applications including CV and certified copies of their qualifications, academic records and ID to the following e-mail: Vionet@univen.ac.za or MaribaL@univen.ac.za or fax 015 962 8851/0866182491 or deliver them to office number 25, New Admin Building. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Enquiries should be directed to Mr MP Rachidi at 015 962 8208. Closing date: 06 December 2013
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Tel: (015) 519 3000 Fax: (015) 516 1195 Private Bag X2596 Makhado 0920
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MR I.P. MUTSHINYALI MUNICIPAL MANAGER
The University of Venda is participating in the DST -NRF Internship Programme in which graduates and postgraduates are offered an opportunity to acquire practical work experience within the University through mentoring and exposure to research, teaching and learning and community engagement. The programme is open to South African youth (not older than 35 years). The duration of the Internship Programme is twelve (12) months, starting from 01 April 2014.
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To find out more about the bank, please visit our website at www.vbsmutualbank.co.za
Civic Centre 83 Krogh Street Makhado Notice No: 165/2013 File No: 15/7/1 21 & 22 November 2013
DST -NRF INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Graduate calibre general manager with proven commercial track record of at least five years from the banking sector or, alternatively from the broader financial service environment, with a strong affinity for technology. 2. First hand understanding of banking products and services. 3. Credibility and stature, with inspirationally team building qualities. Financially oriented and analytical with the ability to identify and deliver on growth opportunities. REMUNERATION: Negotiable CLOSING DATE: 30th November 2013 Please reply with full details to Chairman, Human Resource Committee, VBS Mutual Bank, P.O. Box 3618, Louis Trichardt, 0920 or email: vbsmbank@ vbsmutualbank.co.za
Notice is hereby given that there will be an IDP Representative Forum meeting scheduled to take place on 04TH DECEMBER 2013 at 10H00 at the Makhado Showground Hall. The purpose of the meeting will be to present 2014/15 Analysis and strategic objectives review for 2012/2013-2016/2017 IDP All Councillors, three members from each Ward Committee, Traditional Councils, organized businesses, mining sector, Parastatals, Agricultural sector, Tourism sector, Sanco, Community Development Officers, NGOs, Ratepayers Associations, Chairpersons Associations, Provincial Sector Departments and representatives of any interested groups are invited to participate at the aforementioned meeting. All enquiries can be directed to the Director Development Planning or the IDP Manager at telephone number 015 519 3217. Ad designed by Zoutnet Publishers
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Rendering of Veterinary services to Campus Livestock when requested to do in the service provider’s clinic. The service provider must meet the following criteria: • Should be a qualified veterinarian • Should have a veterinary clinic for conducting post-mortems and blood analysis • Supply vaccines and medication
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Mashamba Campus
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BID OBTAI NABLE AT
11 December Site No A 203 2013 SIBASA Next to correctional services
POST TO: Vhembe FET College, Private Bag X2136, SIBASA, 0970 OR DELIVER TO: Unit A, Stand A 203, SIBASA, Next to correctional services Evaluation Criteria: • Bids will be evaluated according to 80/20 preferential pointing system. • No faxed or emailed documents will be accepted. • Price of bid document is R100.00. • Term of contract is six months (6).
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22 November 2013
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By Kaizer Nengovhela
Wafa Wafa FC are the new champions Madombidzha Wafa Wafa FC were crowned the champions of the Jabulani tournament, when they beat Madombidzha Arsenal 4-3 in the final of the competition, played at Madombidzha last Sunday.
The two teams played to goalless draw and Wafa Wafa came out tops in the penalty shoot-out. As if they were hypnotised, Arsenal was out of touch throughout the first half. They were lucky not concede goals during the first 45
minutes. Dakalo Nwanamindwa of Arsenal disappointed everyone when he beat all the defenders, including the goalkeeper, and shot wide. Arsenal had an early opportunity for a goal, but Mbengeni Rambuwani shot into the hands of keeper, Hector Malange. A defender of the home team, Rendani Sithodo, was yellow-carded for a rough tackle a few minutes later. The second half was war from the onset. Arsenal started the half at a very fast pace, giving their opponents not a moment to breathe, and their midfielders distributed telling passes to the front-runners. Thabo Matu ba of Wafa Wafa should have scored in the dying minutes, but his shot hit the crossbar and bounced back into the field of play after he had received a pre-cooked pass from Thabo MamDakalo Nwanamidwa of Arsenal beats Ridovhona Radamba of Wafa buru. Wafa.
MAKHADO MUNICIPALITY Tel: (015) 519 3000 Fax: (015) 516 1195 Private Bag X2596 Makhado 0920 NOTICE OF SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: 5 DECEMBER 2013 KENNIS VAN SPESIALE RAADSVERGADERING: 5 DESEMBER 2013 NDIVHADZO YA MUTANGANO WA KHANSELE: 5 NYENDAVHUSIKU 2013 TSEBISO KA KOPANO YA KHANSELE: 5 MANTHOLE 2013 XITIVISO XA NHLENGELETANO: 5 NWENDAVUSIKU 2013 Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 19 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 of 2000 that the 87th Special Council meeting will be held as follows: TIME: DATE: VENUE:
14:00 Thursday, 5 December 2013 Council Chamber, Ground Floor, Civic Centre, 83 Krogh Street, Makhado
All interested members of the public are invited to attend the meeting. Enquiries must be directed to Mr N C Kharidzha or M D Munyai at (015) 519 3000. Kennis word hiermee ingevolge klousule 19 van die Plaaslike Regering: Wet op Munisipale Stelsels, Wet 32 van 2000 gegee dat die 87ste Spesiale Raadsvergadering soos volg gehou sal word: TYD: DATUM: PLEK:
14:00 Donderdag, 5 Desember 2013 Raadsaal, Grondvloer, Burgersentrum, Kroghstraat 83, Makhado
Enige belangstellende lid van die publiek word genooi om die vergadering by te woon. Navrae kan gerig word aan Mnr N C Kharidzha of M D Munyai by (015) 519 3000.
World Vision International (WV) is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We employ more than 40 000 staff and our work serves 100 million people in nearly 100 countries. We are dedicated to working with the world’s most vulnerable people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender.
ADP CLUSTER FINANCE OFFICER Limpopo
Reporting to the Cluster Team Leader and Senior Programmes Finance, the incumbent will provide support to the Project Bookkeepers on both technical and non-technical issues. He/she will work closely with the Project Bookkeeper in order to ensure proper accounting and coordinate closely with NO Finance staff to ensure the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of the Financial Report. Major responsibilities: • Review the monthly voucher interface files from the projects for the completeness of account codes and provide feedback if necessary • Review the project budget and log frame budget and upload these onto SunSystems • Forward the reviewed voucher interface and budget files to the NO for consolidation • Generate the necessary SunSystems reports, such as Core Project Financial Reports, Programme Financial Reports and the Advances and Payables Aging Analysis (IA 264 & IA 269), and prepare the Financial Responsibility Checklist • Review the accuracy of project financial reports • Send the generated and prepared reports to the Project Accountants for review and filing • Advise the Project Accountant of the possibility of significant over- or underspending so that immediate action may be taken • Review reports prepared by the Project Accountant • Post all required financial reports to the Financial Reports Database • Review the commitment in the myPBAS database and follow up with the NO Finance team on discrepancies between the Project budget and myPBAS budget or lack of commitment • Perform other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Supervisor. Requirements: • A university degree or diploma in Accounting • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a busy accounting department, preferably in an international NGO, including complex bank reconciliations, staff debtors, creditors, general ledger accounting, and VAT and Payroll taxes • Experience with World Vision will be a distinct advantage • Experience in financial reporting • Experience with statutory reporting will be an advantage • Experience in the use of computerised accounting packages (SunSystems will be an added advantage) • Knowledge of accounting theory and financial analysis • The ability to use Lotus Notes and MS Word • Experience with internal and external auditors • Good interpersonal skills • The ability to work in a cross-cultural environment.
THUSALUSHAKA CVA FACILITATOR Limpopo
The purpose of the position is to facilitate the implementation of Citizen Voice and Action processes in the targeted communities for improved service delivery. Provide coordination and administrative support for CVA workshops and public policy engagement meetings. Major responsibilities: • Facilitate community mobilisation and orientation in the CVA model with CVA Community Facilitators • Facilitate the implementation of community education in public policies in Health and Education • Assist in monitoring the implementation of action plans drawn after workshops or meetings • Engage with Community-based Organisations, Non-governmental Organisations, Faith-based Organisations, forums, networks and local spheres of Government for policy dialogue and advocacy • Collect and document community advocacy-related data (eg detailed advocacy issues) regularly, including stories • Capture minutes for meetings/ workshops and disseminate appropriately • Compile and submit reports on a monthly, semi-annual and annual basis • Coordinate logistics for CVA processes • Manage the database and filing system for CVA Community Facilitators • Promote major cross-cutting themes, including environment, gender, protection, disability, peace building and Christian commitment in the CVA work • Participate in Integrated Development Planning (IDP), clinic committee, ward committee and other relevant Health and Education meetings in the community. Requirements: • A Matric Senior Certificate • A Technical Training qualification in Advocacy or Children/Human Rights • 3-5 years’ experience in the field of advocacy and children/human rights/interaction with community structures • A good background in the Health and Education fields • Strong documentation and communication (both written and verbal) skills, with evidence of documentation products • Familiarity with community mobilisation techniques • Strong advocacy skills and the ability to network and influence • Leadership and motivational skills • Project and people management skills • A driver’s licence • Good facilitation and organisational skills • Passionate and active in community development initiatives • Knowledge of children’s rights and responsibilities.
ADP BOOKKEEPER Limpopo
The successful candidate will provide support to the ADP Accountant in accounting, financial and budgetary functions for the project. He/she will also ensure conformity with World Vision International’s reporting requirements and ensure stringent compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and WVI policies and procedures. Major responsibilities: • Assist with the monthly reconciliation of the bank accounts specified (main and other, where applicable) • Assist the Accountant in the development of annual budgets, budget consolidation and consistent review of budget-actual performance • Assist in monthly funding reconciliations • Liaise with the Accountant on matters that require follow up with the National Office with regard to the validity of account listing, documentation and clearance of queries thereof • Ensure alignment of regular expenditure with the implementation of operational plans against the budgets • Prepare regular entries in the journal • Ensure proper coding is done on all vouchers for valid account code, cost centre and donor codes • Assist the Accountant in preparing project funding requests in line with project cash flows and timely submission to the National Office • Ensure purchases and procurement are done in line with WVI FFM requirements and WVSA policies. Requirements: • At least a Matric Certificate plus a diploma in Accounting. Studying towards an Accounting degree would be preferred • 3 years’ relevant experience • Strong computer skills • Knowledge of Lotus Notes, Microsoft Word and Excel • Experience in the use of computerised accounting packages, especially SunSystems will be an added advantage • Fluency in English, both written and verbal • Good organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise tasks • Good interpersonal skills • The ability to work in a cross-cultural environment.
Ndivhadzo u ya nga tshitenwa tsha 19 tsha Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 ya 2000 uri mutangano zwawo wa vhu (87) wa khoro ya masipala u do fariwa nga ndila I tevhelaho:
GIYANI SPONSORSHIP SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR
TSHIFHINGA: 14:00 DUVHA: Lavhuna, 5 Nyendavhusiku 2013 FHETHU: Council Chamber, Ground Floor, Civic Centre, 83 Krogh Street, Makhado
Reporting to the Sponsorship Programming Facilitator, the successful candidate will maintain and provide daily operational support to sponsorship business processes and systems as well as manage databases and information management in the programmes, ensuring timely data integrity, analysis and usage.
Mirado ya lushaka vha re na dzangalelo vha rambiwa u dzhenela u yo Mutangano. Mbudziso dzothe dzi nga livhiswa kha Mr N C Kharidzha kana M D Munyai kha (015) 519 3000. Tsebiso ye e mabapi le karolo ya 19 ya molao wa Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 ya 2000, gore kopano ya khansele ya bo 87 e tla swarwa ka tsela ye e latelago: NAKO: TSATSIKGWEDI: LEFELO:
14:00 Labone, 5 Manthole 2013 Council Chamber, Ground Floor, Civic Centre, 83 Krogh Street, Makhado
Dipotsiso ka moka di ka lebiswa go Mr N C Kharidzha or M D Munyai at (015) 519 3000. Mitivisiwa kuya hi Section 19 ya Mfumo wa Xikaya: Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 ya 2000 leswaku nhlengeletano ya vu 87 wa ntolovelo wa khansele ya Masipala wu tava hi ndlela leyi landzelaka: NKARHI: SIKU: NDZHAWU:
14:00 Wavumune, 5 Nwendavusiku 2013 Council Chamber, Ground Floor, Civic Centre, 83 Krogh Street, Makhado
Lava tsakelaka ku nghenela nhlengeletano lowu va amukeriwa. Switiviso swi nga kongomisiwa eka Mr N C Kharidzha or M D Munyai eka no nomboro leyi (015) 519 3000.
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Major responsibilities: • Daily manage the decentralised databases (sponsorship data share, digital imaging and STEP 1) • Manage child information in a secure manner in the programmes • Maintain neat, accurate and userfriendly child records from STEP or otherwise for tracking of all Key Performance indicators (KPIs) • Ensure that the sponsorship systems are optimally used and that processes are in place to ensure that data encompasses integrity • Generate reports from STEP and SD to inform management on performance of sponsorship KPIs in the programmes • Ensure programme sponsorship operations indicators are achieved • Facilitate and participate in NO/ SO and programmes reconciliation processes • Update sponsorship databases in the NO, SO and programmes on a weekly basis through data files or diskettes • Perform all data capturing processes on the system, as well as ensure quality, safety and confidentiality of child information • Link with ME&R in order to correlate information to inform programming • Provide timely data to assist in the management of SD and STEP databases in the National Office, through running integration and back-up processes • Enter major KPIs into STEP after receiving them from respective Support Offices and compare with and/or produce NO statistical reports from STEP • Facilitate computer-based interactive communication between children and Sponsors and their communities • Keep the National Office and the IT support team informed on the performance of the systems in the programmes. Requirements: • A National Certificate in Computer Studies or a related IT qualification. A National Diploma in Computer Studies or related field would be preferred • 2 years’ experience in a related field • Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office Publisher, Access, Lotus Notes) • Analytical and presentation skills • Good communication skills • Good analysis skills • Good data capturing skills • The ability to work under minimal supervision • The ability to respond to tasks timeously • Planning and organising skills. Applicants should please forward their CVs, along with a covering letter, to wvsa_hr@wvi.org
MR I.P. MUTSHINYALI MUNICIPAL MANAGER
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Civic Centre 83 Krogh Street Makhado 21 & 22 November 2013 Notice No: 164 of 2013 File No: 4/2/2
Limpopo
Closing date: 6 December 2013 No late applications will be accepted. Only suitable short-listed candidates will be contacted. Confirmation of appointment depends on the outcome of criminal and qualification checks. As a child-focused organisation, World Vision South Africa is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. www.humanjobs.co.za
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LIMPOPO MIRROR
22 22 November 2013
The expanded public works programme (EPWP) workers of the Makhado local municipality recently received new uniforms. Workers in the waste-management division in the western regions of the municipality, including Kutama-Sinthumule, Dzanani, Vuwani, Waterval, Tshakhuma and Vleifontein, received the new uniforms with a pair of boots each. They also received first-aid kits.
Private Bag X5066 Thohoyandou 0950 Limpopo Province Tel: (015) 962 7500 BID NO. 38/2013/2014 TO BID NO. 50/2013/2014: Fax: (015) 962 4020 (015) 962 5328 PROVISION OF TECHNICAL REPORTS FOR
THULAMELA MUNICIPALITY ERRATUM
ROADS AND STORMWATER SERVICES Thulamela Municipality is hereby issuing an erratum for an advert which appeared in Mirror on the 15 November 2013, for rendering professional engineering services for the provision of Technical Reports of the following areas: REFERENCE NUMBER
PROJECT AREA
BID DOCUMENT PRICE
1
Bid No.38/2013/2014
Thohoyandou Unit M
R206-00
Two Stage: 1. FUNCTIONALITY 2. 80/20
2
Bid No. 39/2013/2014
Thohoyandou Units K, L and R
R206-00
Two Stage: 1. FUNCTIONALITY 2. 80/20
3
Bid No. 40/2013/2014
Malamulele B, C, and D
R206-00
Two Stage: 1. FUNCTIONALITY 2. 80/20
In an effort for the newly appointed area commissioner of the Thohoyandou Correctional Centre, Dir Richard Malebane, to establish a good relationship with senior traditional leaders within his jurisdiction, he recently paid a courtesy visit to the Mhinga Tribal Authority. In our photo are, from left to right, Ms Joyce Madavha, Hahani Daisy Mantsena, Mr Farisani Mulaudzi, Hosi Shilungwa II-Mhinga, Dir Malebane, Mr Peter Mukhwatheli and Ms Tshililo Tshivhase. Photo: Silas Nduvheni
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4
Bid No. 41/2013/2014
Makwarela Extenisons 3 and 4
R206-00
Two Stage: 1. FUNCTIONALITY 2. 80/20
5
Bid No. 42/2013/2014
Thohoyandou Unit E
R206-00
Two Stage: 1. FUNCTIONALITY 2. 80/20
6
Bid No. 43/2013/2014
Thohoyandou Unit C Ext 2
R206-00
Two Stage: 1. FUNCTIONALITY 2. 80/20
7
Bid No. 44/2013/2014
Thohoyandou Unit C Extension 5
R206-00
Two Stage: 1. FUNCTIONALITY 2. 80/20
8
Bid No. 45/2013/2014
Thohoyandou Unit Q
R206-00
Two Stage: 1. FUNCTIONALITY 2. 80/20
9
Bid No. 46/2013/2014
Thohoyandou Unit J and J Extension
R206-00
Two Stage: 1. FUNCTIONALITY 2. 80/20
10
Bid No. 47/2013/2014
Shayandima Unit A
R206-00
Two Stage: 1. FUNCTIONALITY 2. 80/20
11
Bid No. 48/2013/2014
Shayandima Ext 3
R206-00
Two Stage: 1. FUNCTIONALITY 2. 80/20
12
Bid No. 49/2013/2014
Tshishushuru
R206-00
Two Stage: 1. FUNCTIONALITY 2. 80/20
13
Bid No. 50/2013/2014
Zwavhavhili
R206-00
Two Stage: 1. FUNCTIONALITY 2. 80/20
14
Bid No. 96/2013/2014
Tshisaulu Riverside
R206-00
Two Stage: 1. FUNCTIONALITY 2. 80/20
15
Bid No. 97/2013/2014
Sasekani
R206-00
Two Stage: 1. FUNCTIONALITY 2. 80/20
Capricorn College for FET ISO 9001:2008 Certificated
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16 Market Street, 0699 POLOKWANE, Private Bag X9674, 0700 POLOKWANE Tel: 015 291 3118/5 • Fax: 015 291 2767 www.capricorncollege.co.za
INVITATION TO TENDER - CCFET/2012/03A The Capricorn College for FET invites tenders for the upgrading of fire hydrants and water reticulation in Seshego Campus – Phase II.
Bidders should note that Documents (MBD) will be available from Thulamela Municipality’s Procurement office as from 25 November 2013, at a cost of R206-00 / per document / project. The Compulsory briefing session has been postponed from the 19 November 2013 at 11h00 to the 27 November 2013 ,at 11h00 at Thulamela Municipality Head Office(Council Chamber).The closing date for the bids has also been postponed from the 04 December 2013 to the 11 December 2013 no later than 11h00. Sealed bid documents are to be deposited into the Council’s tender box clearly marked “Bid Number and Project Name:”, not later than 11 December 2013 at 11h00.
ADV MH MATHIVHA MUNICIPAL MANGER Thulamela Municipality Private bag X5066 Thohoyandou, 0950
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Technical enquiries can be directed to Messrs AC Mphagi and R Mulaudzi at (015) 962 7665 and 7661 respectively. Administrative queries can be directed to Mr Chauke H.D at 015 962 7622.
Project Name
Site Briefing
CIDB Grading Bid (Main Document Contractor) Price
Upgrading of fire hydrants and water reticulation in Seshego Campus – Phase II
Venue: 1919 Freedom Drive, 4CE or higher Seshego Campus- next to Entrance Gate Time: 10:00 Date: 27 November 2013
Principal Agent
Mr J. Steenkamp: 015 291 5400
Client Representative
Vicky Langa / Noko Selolo / Shirley Manyage 015 291 3118 / 015 291 3115
R300.00
Bidders must be registered with the CIDB and should have a CIDB contractor grading as indicated on the table above. The 90/10 preferential point system as per Preferential Procurement Policy Frame Work Act 5/200 and bidders will be evaluated for functionality. Bid documents may be obtained as from Wednesday, 20 November 2013, Time: 08:00 – 15:00 at the Central Office, Capricorn College for FET, situated at 16 Market Street, Polokwane, on payment of non-refundable cash deposit of R300.00. A compulsory site briefing meeting with representatives of Capricorn College for FET and the Principal Agent will take place as per date and time stipulated on the table above. Only bidders who attended compulsory site briefing will be considered. Only one representative per company will be allowed to register on the site briefing register. Duly completed bid documents sealed in an envelope marked with “CCFET/2012/03A – UPGRADING OF FIRE HYDRANTS, STORM WATER AND WATER RETICULATION AT SESHEGO CAMPUS” must reach The Central Office of Capricorn FET College Bid Box at 16 Market Street Polokwane, not later than 11h00am on Wednesday 11 December 2013. Telegraphic, telephonic, telex, facsimile e-mailed and late bids will not be accepted. The lowest or any bid may not necessarily be accepted. RG Ravhuanzwo KR Madzhie SCM CEO/Principal POLOKWANE CAMPUS Die Meer Street POLOKWANE, 0699 Tel: 015 287 0400 Fax: 015 287 0439
SENWABARWANA CAMPUS Senwabarwana Main Street SENWABARWANA, 0790 Tel: 015 505 3172 Fax: 015 505 3174
SESHEGO CAMPUS 1919 Freedom Drive SESHEGO, 0742 Tel: 015 223 0006 Fax: 015 223 5187
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LIMPOPO MIRROR
22 November 2013
By Kaizer Nengovhela
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By Kaizer Nengovhela
Mpfariseni tops in Musangwe tournament New sports equipment for school
Mpfariseni Singo of Tshifulanani was too good for Mbulungeni”Tshigevhenga” Mudau during the Musangwe tournament held at Tshifulanani on Saturday. The sport, which dates back centuries, has become one of South Africa’s festive season highlights.
tion, Mr Patrick Ramarada, says his team takes precautions and stops a fight as soon as someone starts to bleed. Ramarada says the bare-knuckle fighting is aimed at restoring what their ancestors did and to show real men. “We don’t use gloves, a knife or sticks to fight, but only bare hands.The fights were started by our ancestors and they are approved by local traditional leaders,” Ramarada said. Tomorrow (Saturday), the next in a series of tournaments will take place at Ha-Makuya, and the organisers are expecting thousands of spectators. No one is allowed to fight under the influence of alcohol. Concerns about spreading HIV through blood-to-blood contact have forced organisers to stop fights at the sight of serious open Fhatuwani “Lovers” Netshanzhe tries to block a Singo fist from wounds, the organisers Rashaka”Prezo” Masikwa. said. Any male between the ages of nine and 90 can compete in a tournament. Fights are like mob scenes, with the fighters emerging from the ring bruised and bloodied and onlookers shouting their approval or dismay. The president of Vhembe Traditional Entertainment Organisa-
Luvhivhini High School received a donation of R102 000 from the National Lottery Board during a ceremony at the school a fortnight ago. The money was used to buy numerous kinds of sports equipment, including soccer kits, netball kits, and volleyball kits, skipping ropes, chess sets, whistles, athletics gear, score boards, soccer boots, balls and cricket gear.
Teachers and pupils from the school expressed their appreciation for the equipment. The sports organiser at the school, Mr Mashudu Mukhumeni, added that they would utilise the equipment to the benefit of all the pupils and the entire community. The chairperson of the Lottery Board, Prof Alfred Nevhutanda, said the objectives of the programme were to instil important values at schools
through participation in sports. It will also increase the physical, emotional and intellectual potential of the scholars and promote better health and an active lifestyle. He added that it was sad that most rural children did not have entertainment activities after school. “This equipment will help to take the children off the streets and bring them to the sporting fields.”
Teachers and pupils of Luvhivhini pose behind some of the new sports equipment. From left to right are Mashudu Mukhumeni, Khathutshelo Mukhumeni, Khorrombi Sadiki, Jazzman Mukwevho and Balagani.
Mpfariseni Singo of Tshifulanani (left) beat Mbulumgeni “Chigevenga” Mudau in the main bout. Preview
Will Leopards prey on the students? Maluti FET College FC will be lucky if, by chance, they manage to go back home with a draw when they meet Black Leopards in their National First Division League match at the Seshego Stadium tomorrow afternoon. After dropping league points in their first five matches, Lidoda Duvha’s coaching staff have finally found a winning combination. Leopards collected seven points in their last three matches. The Thohoyandou outfit will pin their hopes on their fast forwards, Brian Amidu and David Zulu, for goals, while the FET’s defenders, Grant Molefe and Edson Chisonga, are expected to keep their danger area clean throughout the game. The pace setters, Milano United, will host Thanda Royal Zulu
at the Grassy Park Stadium in Cape Town. Holding Milano United to a draw will be as good as a victory for Royal Zulu as they are currently lying at the bottom of the log. Royal have won only one of the nine matches they have played to date. The Cape Town derby between FC Cape Town and Vasco da Gama will be staged at the NNK Rugby Stadium. Da Gama’s performance is deteriorating over time. They have lost three matches in a row. Roses United will take on Santos at the Kaizer Sebotlelo Stadium in the Eastern Cape. Although it will be an away fixture for them, Santos are geared to go back to the mother city with a full complement of points. Santos, or the People’s Team, are one of the hot contenders for the
league title. Jomo Cosmos will play in front of their home crowd. They will host Blackburn Rovers at the Makhulong Stadium in Thembisa. Cosmos have been blowing hot and cold in their last four matches. Sunday will see African Warriors test their strength against Witbank Spurs at the Charles Mopedi Stadium in Bothaditshaba, Free State. African Warriors will be fighting it with the aim of exacting sweet revenge for the 1-2 defeat they suffered at the hands of Baroka two weeks ago. United FC and Sivutsa Stars will lock horns at the Moruleng Stadium in Rustenburg. In the only match that will be played this evening, Baroka FC will pay a visit to Chippa United at the Philipi Stadium in Cape Town.
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The netball team of Luvhivhini High, photographed in their new kit.
The following students of Soutpansberg Primary School in Makhado (Louis Trichardt) were rewarded for their sport achievements. The school held their prize-giving ceremony on Thursday, 14 November. From left to right are Philip Bessong (senior Victor ludorum), Takalani Musandiwa (junior champion), Angela Muleya (junior Victrix ludorum) and Masinidi Begwa (senior Victrix ludorum).
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24 22 November 2013
TYRES / MAGS / ALIGNMENT / BALANCING / SHOCKS / BRAKES By Frank Mavhungu
Dolphins too good for Basel In their SAFA Second Division League match at the Makwarela Stadium on Saturday, The Dolphins beat Basel FC 2-0. The coach of Dolphins, Mr Joel Mongalo, effected an early change to his starting line-up against his will. Their midfielder, Mohale Kometse, sustained a knee injury in the 14th minute. He was replaced with David Nkambule. The Tshilamba-based referee, Mr Avhasei Simba, flashed the first yellow card in the 19th minute. Godfrey Mahlala of Basel obstructed Themba Mangwana and Simba took no Tumelo Mashiane of Dolphins controls the ball while Vhuthuhawe time to produce yellow. Basel threatened Munyai of Basel is on his heels.
to score in the 27th minute. Their slender striker, Isaac Chauke, forced his way through the defence of Dolphins and unleashed a ground cutter. The ball hit the woodwork and went astray, much to the disappointment of the team’s fans. The Dolphins created some defence-splitting moves towards the end of the first half, but it was difficult for them to find their way through the defence of Basel. Basel introduced Aluwani Nemakhavhani for Vulani Matuasa three minutes into the last stanza, but the team committed suicide by starting to play defensive football in the second half. That
gave the visitors from Polokwane plenty of time to invade their territory. A mix-up within the Basel danger zone in the 64th minute gave rise to the Dolphins’ initial goal. Lesedi Kgasago hooked the ball into the net to give his side a 1-0 lead. Realising that they had everything to lose, Basel started to play their normal football again. They later replaced their striker, Isaac Chauke, with Khethani Gabara in a bid to fortify their striking force. The Dolphins extended their lead in the 79th minute. A substitute, Maifa Madikana, found the net, following a neat pass from Lesedi Kganyago.
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Lesedi Kganyago of Dolphins (right) and Takalani Vulani Matuasa of Basel (right) and Maifa Madikana of Netshitungulu of Basel fight to win the ball. Dolphins chase the ball.
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