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By Elmon Tshikhudo

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A march organised by the school governing body at Tshivhulana Primary School in Vuwani on Monday drew many people who demanded the removal of the school principal, whom they said his appointment was political.

The governing body also claimed that Mr Adam Ngobeni, the newly appointed principal, “was a player and referee. In the first meeting when we planned for short listing, we indicated to the people that those who are applicants should recuse themselves, but he chose to attend the meeting as a representative of Sadtu, since he is the Vuwani branch chairman.

We were surprised when during short listing his name was there,” said the chairperson of the governing body, Mr Rudzani Ramuthuba.

Ramuthuba led a march of many people who presented a memorandum to the acting circuit manager, Mr Nditsheni Ramugondo, who promised to send it to the relevant authorities. In the memorandum, the SGB claims that Ngobeni’s appointment was irregular.

The memorandum said Ngobeni’s appointment should be nullified with immediate effect and he should be sent to his former position of a teacher when the schools reopen

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The memorandum states that Ngobeni’s qualifications are Grade 12 plus a teacher’s diploma. “The other qualifications he has, is being a chairman of a Sadtu branch,” said Ramuthuba.

The post was first advertised in 2009 and members of the SGB complained when they saw Ngobeni’s name among the short listed.

“We were surprised when he was recently appointed and we have boycotted him,” said Ramuthuba.

It is alleged that since his appointment two months ago, Ngobeni just reports to the circuit office and not at the school.

Satma for Jininka “ ” princess of Ravele

Jininka with the SATMA kudu and the framed Holy Servant Choir photo of 1992.

Best Venda Album in 2011.

The album that earned her this prestigious award is her fourth offering, Ndi Muvenda.

At the age of 29, she has achieved what many only yearn for. The Ravele community in the Sinthumule area came together under one shade to give Jininka a princess’ welcome.

She and an entourage of fellow musicians had travelled from Jeanette Gauteng to come to celebrate the Nkanyane, young woman’s achievement right in affectionately known as Jininka the village of her birth. to hundreds of her fans, has just A procession of well-wishers along won a South African Traditional with surviving members of the Holy Music Award (Satma) for the Servants Choir, for it was in this choir

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The Holy Servants Choir gave her a choir’s uniform T-shirt to wear for the entire duration of the function.

“Today we are honoured to have one of our own as a Satma winner,” said a local veteran choral master, Muhali Magwala. “I observed little Jeanie (Jininka) when she was still with The Holy Servants Choir and I could tell she was going

somewhere in life. Her voice was pure and distinct.”

During the occasion, it was revealed that Jininka joined The Holy Servants Choir when she was only eight years of age and she was the group’s youngest member. Wherever the choir went to sing, people would always shower her with gifts or money in consideration of her beautiful voice and other choral members were always envious of that.

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2 23 December 2011

By Frans van der Merwe

Who is the Samaritan who saved my life?

Jininka (third from left) with members of the Holy Servants Choir and some well-wishers.

By Tshifhiwa Mukwevho

Satma award for Jininka Nkanyane From page 1 “We celebrate Jininka’s success,” acknowledged Takalani Raphulu, former member of the Holy Servants Choir and a man who discovered the young Jeanette.

“Music and success had always been sitting in the heart of her soul. That’s why she pursued music professionally.”

The Holy Servants Choir disbanded in 1998. For Jeanette Nkanyane, that was only the beginning of another musical quest. Armed with zeal and self-esteem, she went up to Johannesburg to see if there were recording companies who could read her talent and assist her in recording. By 2002 she had met the celebrated reggae artist

Humbulani Ramagwedzha, who channelled her into the musician she would become in the near future.

In 2005 her first album Love Life came out and one song in it, ‘Ni Tshi Tamba Ni Tambe Zwavhudi’, became a hit both on national radio stations and in the streets. Two more albums and three Satma nominations followed and Jininka was now a source to be reckoned with.

In 2007, the year in which her mother, Vho-Emah Nkanyane, passed away, she was nominated for a Satma award against the equally talented Maduvha Madivha. Unfortunately neither of them won the award, after it was won by an artist from another province. “I knew I would

win it one of these days,” she reveals her strength. “That’s why I kept working and working.

But today, as for my winning the Satma, I thank all those who have been associated with me musically, from the days of the Holy Servants Choir to where I am today. My late mom had supported me from early on and I believe she’s always watching over me now from where she is.

I also encourage all youngsters to go to school first, before they think of music. The music industry is very delicate, you must know that.”

Jininka attended Magovhani and Maguluvhe Senior Primary Schools. For the secondary phase of her school career, she attended Sinthumule High.

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After a life-threatening ordeal on the Thohoyandou road two weeks ago, a Louis Trichardt resident, Ms Marika du Preez, is eager to make contact with the people who came to her rescue when her car caught fire on the way to Levubu.

“I have thanked the Lord over and over again for sending these people at the right time to save my life. I would really want to thank them personally for the capable and diligent assistance and the compassionate way in which they reacted to me in my desperate plight,” says Du Preez.

This week, obviously still deeply moved, Du Preez, who has severe health problems, related how her trip to Levubu came to an abrupt end when smoke suddenly started billowing from the engine. She stopped beside the very busy road, shocked and unable to move.

“A man who was driving a lorry with a cargo of vegetables and who was right behind me when the trouble started, immediately stopped and rushed to my window. He told me to open the window and then to open the bonnet of the car,” Du Preez said. While she was still too dazed to react, the man put his arm through the window, released the bonnet latch and started putting out the fire with a fire extinguisher.

“At the same time, he instructed me to get out of the vehicle and to phone my people.

He called on a woman in one of the other cars which had also stopped, to bring me some water, while he took tools from his car to disconnect my car’s battery.

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to drink. All of them acted with so much compassion, and I am really so sad that I did not even have the opportunity to find out what their names were and how I can contact them. I would like to thank them personally for their kindness. They saved my life,” said Du Preez.

After ensuring that she was safe and that help was on the way, the unknown man excused himself because he had an urgent delivery to make in Thohoyandou.

He assured her, however, that he would be back on his return trip.

“An expert told me that this

man did exactly the right things at the right time to ensure that I did not get trapped in the burning car. Were it not for his expert and timely actions, I could have been killed,” Du Preez said. After she got out of the car, she succeeded in contacting family and friends, who came to her further assistance.

Du Preez expressed her profound appreciation and thanks to PC and Zarika Gird and also to everybody else who helped. She had special appreciation for Mr Gert Coetzee of Werda Motors for his professional assistance.

Ms Marika du Preez at her residence this week, after her ordeal on the busy Thohoyandou road. She would like to make contact with her unknown benefactors, who she believes saved her life.

By Elmon Tshikhudo

Municipality and Mphaphuli join hands Vho Thovhele Gole Mphaph- happy to see the willingness on pledge to work with traditional uli, senior traditional leader of the part of government to work leaders. the Mphaphuli Royal House with traditional leaders.

According to her, her visit was and the Vhembe District Mu“We need development in this not just to forge friendship, but nicipality have committed to area and we do not want to be came out of the need to be near working with each other for surprised by developments taking each other as there are things they development in the land be- place in our areas without our cannot achieve alone. longing to Mphaphuli. knowledge. No reasonable leader “We acknowledge that some This came after a visit by can refuse development, but of the things were not done corVhembe executive mayor, Cllr there should be no undermining rectly. We need your help to do Florence Dzhombere and senior of traditional leaders,” he added. things differently and in the right members of her political and He praised Dzhombere for way. Our offices are always open administrative staff to the royal her leadership style, which he and we will appreciate it if there offices last Wednesday. said was what traditional leaders is a team from this house that will Mphaphuli has on a number wanted. work directly with the municipalof occasions been embroiled Dzhombere said when they ity on issues that affect this area,” in disputes with the Thulamela were inaugurated they made a said Dzhombere. municipality and the parties have hauled each other before the courts over land issues. The mayor and the chief were locked in a meeting that was held behind closed doors, before they emerged with smiling faces and addressed many Chiefs and community members, who have filled the royal hall.

Mphaphuli, who has more than 75 Chiefs under him and who owns most of the land in the Vhembe region, said he was happy that the visit has resolved many issues between municipalities in Vhembe and Vhembe executive mayor, Cllr Florence Dzhombere, greets Vho Thovhele the royal house. He said Gole Mphaphuli with Cllr Obrien Malindi of the Thulamela municipality he was encouraged and watching during her visit at Ha Mphaphuli.

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By Peter Muthambi

By Mashudu Netsianda

Zim deportees shun humanitarian help A majority of Zimbabweans deported from South Africa through the Beit Bridge Border Post continue to shun the humanitarian assistance offered by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), as they opt to illegally cross back into the country.

The IOM head of programmes, Ms Natalia Perez told Limpopo Mirror that out of the 6 500 deportees received at the organisation’s reception and support centre in Beit Bridge, only 2 700 accepted an offer to be assisted with transport to travel to their respective homes, while 3 800 declined the offer.

“We have also noted, particularly in farms around Limpopo, that some of the deportees are not given access to medication and therefore as IOM we have engaged partners who are assisting us,” she said. Perez said her organisation has contracted several local bus companies to ferry the returnees to their homes. However, most of the deportees opt to cross back using undesignated entry points along the Limpopo River, despite the dangers of being attacked by crocodiles.

Border jumpers also risk being mugged and raped by organised syndicates of armed robbers operating in bushy areas along the borderline.

The IOM has since The IOM head of 2005 been providing programmes, Ms Zimbabweans deported Natalia Perez. from South Africa with

assistance in the form of food, medication overnight accommodation, transport to travel to their homes as well as information on safe migration procedures.

The organisation has opened two reception and support centres in Beit Bridge and Plumtree Border Post, to cater for deportees from South Africa and Botswana. The Beit Bridge reception and support centre has a capacity to handle 1 500 deportees at a given time.

Perez said most of the migrants deported through the Beit Bridge Border Post were people from Chipinge, Bulawayo, Chiredzi and Masvingo. “We normally get high numbers of migrants from Chipinge, Bulawayo, Chiredzi and Masvingo, which are our major receiving areas,” she said.

South Africa has so far deported a total of 6 500 Zimbabweans through Beit Bridge Border Post since it resumed the deportation exercise on 7 October. A majority of the deportees are males.

The first batch of 261 deportees was brought in from the Lindela detention centre outside Johannesburg, in four buses under the escort of SA Home Affairs officials. The largest number of deportees was recorded on 8 November when 589 undocumented Zimbabweans were brought back home.

The deportations marked the end of an amnesty for illegal Zimbabwean immigrants staying in South Africa that ran from 5 May 2009 to 31 July this year. More than 275 000 applications from Zimbabweans wishing to regularise their stay in the country have been processed while several others were turned down and some are pending.

Huge Christmas gift for Tshikuwi village It is more like a Christmas gift for the residents idents who are still without water must be patient of Tshikuwi and the surrounding villages who while the reservoir was being constructed. People have been without water for years.This comes used to depend on rivers, while others had to wait after the Vhembe District Municipality has just for a rainy day so that they could have water. Other fixed the water pump that has been without people just depend on donkey carts to collect water water for four years. in areas that are far away from them.

Residents had to travel long distances to other However, the lack of water remains a challenge areas to collect water. This was ended last week to many residents in various parts of the Vhembe when the municipality eventually fixed the pump. District, including the Sinthumule and Kutama Many said that had it not been for Cllr Mbulaheni areas.

Magada of Ward 36 of the Makhado Municipality, the pump would not have been fixed.

“The man has just given us a big Christmas gift.

We used to struggle a lot to get water, but now we will have a nice Christmas with water in the village,” they said.

Meanwhile, according to Cllr Magada, they are currently in the process of constructing another reservoir in the area. He gave the assurance that water is the first thing on his priority list. “I am trying by all means that when my term comes to an end, all the people in the area must have water,” he added.

Cllr Mbulaheni Magada opens a tap at Tshikuwi village after the pump He said that other res- had just been fixed.

By Mashudu Netsianda

Man drinks pesticide after quarrel with wife

By Rulani Baloyi

Eltivillas residents up in arms about sewage and water problems While most residents are preparing for a relaxed Christmas time, some are trying to figure out how they are going to survive the stench of burst sewerage pipes and a lack of water.

It seems as if this is the situation in Eltivillas, where raw sewage is flowing down some of the roads.

According to a resident of Eltivil-

The Makhado Municipality’s spokesperson, Mr Louis Bobodi, confirmed that there is a shortage of water around the area. “We know about the water problems around Makhado,” said Bobodi. He ascribed last week’s water supply problem to broken water pumps. “It was only on Friday that the technical services (department) managed to fix the two small pumps, which is half a problem solved, because we still have areas where that water does not reach. As for the sewerage, we do not have any record of that matter. Now that we know, we will attend to it as soon as possible,” responded Bobodi.

Community members are clearly not content with the situation and say that if the municipality cannot supply water to its communities, it should consider reducing water tariffs. “If the municipality can’t supply us all with water, then we should not be paying so much money for these services, because we go for weeks without a basic human need, which is water,” said Nemaonzeni.

Mr Ephraim Nemaonzeni, standing next to the stream of sewerage water that flows down a road in Eltivillas. las, Ephraim Nemaonzeni, they had reported the matter to the Makhado Municipality about two months ago, but nothing much had been done thus far. “The municipality even has records of when we reported this problem and who reported it. Since we reported the matter, we have never been able to contact the responsible

people, because they are not answering their phones. It will be Christmas before long and how are we going to enjoy it with this smell?” he asked. Mr Nemaonzeni said there was also no water to cook or bath. “On the other hand, the municipality expects us to pay for services which we are not receiving,” said the angry Nemaonzeni.

Suicide cases are on the increase in the border town. Last month, a 31-year-old Beit Bridge man from Makhado village stabbed his wife and tried to kill his two-day-old baby, before committing suicide following a domestic dispute.

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Zimbabwean deportees wait in a queue for vetting soon after their arrival at the IOM reception and support centre in Beit Bridge. The deportees were brought in by SAPS Makhado, following a round-up in the area.

A 30-year-old Beit Bridge man, Philemon Verera, allegedly killed himself by drinking pesticide at his in-laws’ homestead, in protest over being denied conjugal rights by his estranged wife.

He allegedly collapsed and died after he gulped a bottle of pesticide, used in the cotton fields.

Local police spokesperson, Insp Tineyi Matake said Verera’s body was taken to the local hospital mortuary for a post-mortem to be conducted.

It is alleged that Verera and his wife had a heated dispute at their matrimonial home in Beit Bridge last Wednesday.

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4 23 December 2011

By Tshifhiwa Mukwevho

Burning candle causes huge damage at Mpheni

Prince Masipa and Tshililo Shandukani tied the knot during a ceremony at the Rathidili Holiness Church three weeks ago.

Pondo Sethole recently spent a day clearing out the wild bushes outside his yard in Dilinde section of Mpheni in the Elim area. After his day’s work at around 19:00, he collected the food which his wife prepared in the house, and came to enjoy the dish outside somewhere near a shack.

Soon after, his handicapped 4-year-old son came out of the house and limped past him to go to his neighbour’s, as the two homes stood close together.

Little did Sethole know that his son had picked up the candle and dumped it under the curtains in his playful acts back in the house.

“I saw dark smoke coming out of my house through the closed windows, roofing and the door,” he says. “I lost all appetite at once.”

With the help from his neighbours, he tried to extinguish the fire. All household valuables and groceries which were in that room, had been destroyed by the fire.

“My neighbours donated a blanket each for me, my wife and son,” he says in a broken voice. “I lost a fortune: my top brand TV, fridge, blankets, all our clothes, cell phones, wardrobes, bed, fan and ... eish ...u amba ndi u pfa nungo (it’s even useless for me to list things I lost in the fire).”

Sethole says that he never noticed his son was alone in the house, because his wife would normally go away with him whenever Sethole was doing any odd work in the home. He adds that he wouldn’t totally blame her and condemn her for what had happened. “It might only cause too much chaos in the home,” he reasons.

He approximates his loss at the total amount of R20 000. Yet Mpheni is a huge area and much of the area has been without water and electricity for several years. Sethole blames the Makhado Municipality for the lack of service delivery. “There’s

no electricity and water,” he says and picks up his wet paint brush. He has been cleaning and painting his walls.

“How do they expect us to win in times of fires? Accidents like these will always be there. We request our municipality to come and check the damage before we could complete clearing out the mess. They must compensate me for my loss.”

The Dilinde Civic was deeply moved by the plight that befell the Sethole family. “We feel sad with what happened in the Sethole family,” says secretary of the Civic, Mr Reuben Mbedzi. “In this age, candles will always be a threat for fires in our homes. Government doesn’t care

about us. We need electricity.”

Sipho Masuka, Ward 15’s councillor, confirmed that the Dilinde Civic had informed him about the Sethole case. “There were two fire cases (including the Setholes’) which took place in a space of three days at Dilinde. I advised the chairperson of the civic, Mr Obed Maumela to write reports and submit them to me for consideration. I ask the business people and religious community to start to assist the affected families. I can be contacted at 083 494 6406,” he said. Sethole is an employee of the Emmanuel Christian School in Louis Trichardt and he has been on leave when the incident happened.

Mr Pondo Sethole stands between the mess of his burnt property.

Christmas Message

“We should act responsibly, never drink and drive” Fellow citizens of Vhembe District Municipality, we have come to an end of an eventful year, let’s all join hands in celebrating Christmas and the dawn of the New Year.

Once again the time has come that I should, on behalf of the council, wish all of you a successful and happy 2012.

To achieve 2012 targets we should act responsibly and enable parents to ensure maximum discipline in their families. As government we are very concerned that too many of our people are dying unnecessarily because of accident on the roads. Christmas period is a time for more cars on the road as people go home for long holidays.

I appeal to all road users to respect traffic rules. The district is ready to take measures to all road users not abiding to traffic rules; we have just launched a festive season Arrive Alive campaign to save lives.

The daughter of Cope MPL, Tshilidzi Ravhuanzwo, Poppie Mafune turned 21 the past weekend. Family members, colleagues of her mother and father and friends came in numbers to celebrate with her.

The well attended function was held at Shivulana Royal Mountains on Saturday. Handing over the symbolic key are her parents Tshilidzi Ravhuanzwo and Luambo Mafune. Mafune said kneeling down is a sign of respect and he wanted to lead by example teaching her to respect others.

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By Peter Muthambi

Left: The overall winner, Mr Jack Mabulannga (second from right), receives his prize. With him in the photo are the sponsors, Mr Johan Groenewald of NTK Limpopo Agric, Mr George Fogwell of Tractor Field Services, Mr Captain Mutangwa of Spar Sibasa and Thohoyandou and Thulamela Councillor Esther Mandiwana.

“Remove the teachers,” demand parents Parents at Jim village near Giyani took to the streets last Monday, in response to the high failure rate at the Jim Rhangani High School.

This comes after a message had leaked a few days before the results were released, that only six pupils out of 81 had passed Grade 9, while only 21 out of 126 pupils had passed Grade 11.

This infuriated the parents, who then organised a march to the school demanding answers, while several withdrew their children from the school.

In a memorandum submitted by the parents, they demanded that local teachers be removed from the school “because they

abuse pupils,” by making fun of their poor background every time they rebuke them over something they have done wrong.

It further mentioned that the the majority of the teachers at the school are from the same village and they know the backgrounds of the children very well.

One of the parents, Ms Agnes Chavalala, who has three children in the school that had all failed Grade 10, said that her children are “always reminded of how poor I am, and that I sell vegetables to keep them in school.”

She added that her eldest has been repeating Grade 10 for the fourth year, while the second one repeated it three times. “You want to tell me that they are too dumb to understand one thing for four years,” she said, adding that the teachers were not doing their work.

Chavalala said that her children were told not to return to the Ms Agnes Chavalala, whose three children had s c h o o l , b e all failed Grade 10 at Jim Rhangani High School cause they were too old for their near Giyani.

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“I don’t know what I am supposed to do. The teachers said that I must take my children to an FET College. Where do these people think I will get the money from? We hardly make a living with the little money that I make from selling sweets and popcorn,” added Ms Violet Mathebula, one of the parents whose child had also failed.

In response, the provincial spokesperson for the Department of Education, Mr Pat Kgomo said the issue of age does not apply when a pupil has already been admitted to the school. “It is only at entry level where we can talk about age. In that case the pupil should continue attending the school, until he or she finishes their grades,” he said.

He urged parents whose children were turned down to speak to their local circuit manager to resolve their problem.

On the high failure rate, Kgomo said the department would look into complaints raised by parents and take it up with the principal, if the allegations are found to be true.

Meanwhile, the deputy chairperson of the SGB at the school, Mr Reckson Rigiyasi said parents acted on their own while organising the march, without consulting the SGB.

By Frans van der Merwe

Local malaria programme in full swing The number of cases of malaria in Limpopo is currently normal for this time of the year, according to the latest statistics.

Of the reported cases, most are in the Vhembe district.

The available statistics for the current quarter, from October to the present date, are Capricorn District with two cases, Mopane with 33 cases, Vhembe with 97 cases and Waterberg with two.

An increase in the number of cases is usually experienced towards the end of December and the beginning of January. The department is consequently still busy with an energetic preven-

tion campaign. The campaign includes an extensive spraying programme in high-risk areas and a widespread information and education programme throughout the province by means of flyers, pamphlets and malariaprevention information events.

Malaria prevention by means of personal protection against mosquito bites and early recognition of symptoms are highlighted in the programme. The main symptoms are fever, severe headache, nausea and vomiting. When such symptoms are detected, the patient should be brought to the nearest health facility as soon as

possible.

The spraying programme to combat malaria mosquitos started at the end of September and is still underway. Most of the high-risk areas have been covered. Spraying continues in all designated villages and on farms. Farmers are urged to allow malaria combat teams to enter their farms or to give their farm workers some time off, so that they can unlock their living quarters for the teams to spray.

In the meantime, residents who plan to travel to known malaria areas should consult a medical practitioner or pharmacist as to what preventative medication to take.

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Many sponsors have come on board and have pledged to take the competition to greater heights.

Last weekend, farmers in the area were richly rewarded when they were given prizes, which included seeds, fertilizers, cash and other implements to assist them on their farms. The ceremony took place at the local cooperative at Matieni.

Agricultural technician Calvin Netshithuthuni, who has worked with the closely knit rural community since 1994, said he had noticed a loss of interest in farming among the locals over the years.

“Our country still needs food and small-scale farmers still have a role to play in ensuring food security. We have to encourage and motivate them to work harder as most have lost interest due to a lack of resources. We have to assist them in taking their farming to another level,” he said.

He said small-scale farmers needed to look beyond farming as a source of food for themselves, but a business that could generate them money.

“We managed to at least achieve our objectives.

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He said they decided to hand over the prizes in order to give time for farmers to prepare for the new planting season and for them to prepare for the next competition.

There were winners in each of the four blocks in the area and overall winners from all the blocks combined. Winners took home fertiliser, certificates, vouchers, and other implements that will assist them in improving their farming.

Mr Jack Mabulannga, an ageing old-time farmer, who was the overall winner, urged the youth to take farming seriously, saying there would not be food without farmers. He said he was encouraging his sons to be actively involved in farming as they will have to take over from him as age has taken its toll on him.

Representing the department of agriculture in Thulamela, Ms Portia Mudau said the department was excited to see farmers who were organized like those at Dzindi. She encouraged farmers to make use of the many different programmes that the department has to assist farmers.

Mr Johan Groenewald, manager of agricultural development at NTK Limpopo Agric, one of the sponsors, added that “small-scale farmers have many challenges and we felt they needed to be helped.”

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tion facilities and access to quality education. We have also confronted the mammoth task of improving roads around our province in our bid to ensure safer travelling.

This year has given us confidence that all our departments and municipalities will acquire clean audit reports by the year 2014, as required by the Clean Audit Campaign. We are proud that two of our departments received clean audit reports, with five others receiving unqualified audit opinions.

These achievements give us cause for celebration.

As we start the festive season, let us remember to take caution on the roads by driving within the speed limits and obeying all the rules. Don’t Drink and Drive. The idea is to Arrive Alive.

As you usher 2011 away, may you embrace 2012 with renewed energy and clear aspirations.

Season’s Greetings!

“Be responsible”

Makhado mayor, Cllr Mavhungu Luruli.

The festive season is here again. This means that it is time for family and friends to come together and celebrate.

As we celebrate let us do it in a manner that affects responsibility for the sake of the ones we love and cherish the most. Let us make sure that our kids are safe by not allowing them to swim in stagnant pools or burrow pits, as they pose unforeseen dangers.

Remember, one life lost is one too many. I would also like to congratulate all our scholars, especially the matriculants. To all those who made it, go and fly our flag high. For those who did not make it, we say life does not end here. Wake up and fight like a champion. I humbly urge all our people to make sure that we use our busy roads responsibly to spare our lives and those of others. Let us not drink and drive.

From the bottom of my heart, I wish all a merry Christmas and a prosperous 2012!

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8 23 December 2011

Seventy children from the Lotavha Day Care Centre in Tshiozwi “graduated” to Grade R a fortnight ago. Photographed after the ceremony were, from left: Elelwani Gumi, Unarine Mulaudzi, Mulweli Nwanamidwa, Tsireledzo Maswanganyi and Lavhelani Mahlamela.

Last Saturday was a memorable day for Maano Mavunga of Hamudimeli village and his long time sweetheart, Avhantodi Raphulu of Lwamondo. They said “yes, I do” during a ceremony at the Mirunzini Hall at Lwamondo.

Members of staff of Spar were told to be positive towards their work as they approach a hectic festive period. Mr Joe Lubisi, one of the directors at Spar, addressed staff and members of the management during the annual staff party that was held at the 2010 Centre in Thohoyandou on Sunday. Staff from Spar Thohoyandou, Sibasa and Tops Thohoyandou and Sibasa had plenty of time with management where issues affecting their business were also discussed. He reminded staff that the success of the business is in their hands. He urged them to stay positive and do their best in the festive period and the coming year. During the event, it was also announced that Mr Photographed are some of the Makhado SAPS Youth Against Crime members, who will be Elias Mutheiwana (66), one of the business´s top drivers, was to retire. He served the company assisting in the fight against crime during the festive season. for four years.

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LIMPOPO PROVINCIAL LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES BOARD Members of the Library and Information Services community and the general public in Limpopo Province are hereby invited to nominate members who will serve in the Limpopo Provincial Library and Information Services Board in 2011-2014 in terms of the Provincial Library and Information Services Act 7 of 2001.

Functions of the board • Represent library users from the wider community; • Advise the MEC on the formulation, development and implementation of a provincial policy for Library and Information Services in the Province; • Implement measure to redress the imbalances of the past relating to the unequal provision of library services to communities; • Monitor the rendering of Library and Information Services in terms of the Provincial Act and advise the MEC; • Annually draw up a performance plan and budget for the Board’s own activities for a particular year; • Advise the MEC on any matter the MEC may refer to the Board or which in the opinion of the Board must be brought to the attention of the MEC; • Submit to the MEC quarterly and an annual report on the Board’s activities during the year; and • Keep books of accounts which must be audited annually by the Auditor-General.

Nominees must have the necessary qualifications, knowledge and extensive experience in the following fields of study: Library and Information Science, Knowledge and Information Management, Social Sciences, Finances, Law and Management.

Nominees should be people of integrity, with a commitment to serve the community and should not hold office in any political party.

Any person wishing to nominate members to the Provincial Library and Information Board must submit: • A letter containing the full names, postal address and telephones, fax numbers of the nominee and giving full reasons for the nomination • A curriculum vitae of the nominee explaining his/her suitability for appointment • A brief statement signed by the nominee in which he/she agrees to the nomination, and • The names of three contactable referees who know the nominee.

Nominations are to be posted to: Office of the MEC Private Bag x 9549 Polokwane 0700.

Nominations can be delivered to: 21 Biccard Street Polokwane Enquiries can be directed to Ms. Hlungwani Rhulani@ (015) 284 4201 or Mrs. Mayimele Martha @ (015) 284 4152/082 473 7574 Closing date for submission of nominations is Friday 30 December 2011

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“We are ready for the festive season” - SAPS

Eleven orphans of Tshiozwi and Gogobole, who attend the Tshiozwi Apostolic Faith Mission Church, received Christmas gifts, groceries and clothes from ET Tshipota Electrical Contractors last Friday. The MD of the company, Mr Eric Tshipota, promised that he will donate school uniforms to the orphans at the beginning of next year. At the back of the photo are Messrs Johannes Thengwane and Mr Eric Tshipota and Pastor Mawana Masinyane.

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A time to start afresh, to rectify mistakes It is that time of the year to reap the fruits of our hard labour since the beginning of the year.

To those who did not achieve their goals, this is the time to start afresh while rectifying mistakes of the past. One of the most important ingredients of achieving our goals is effective time management.

The greatest single time management tool is to set clearly defined goals. This gives focus and direction to planning and facilitates the establishment of priorities. Effective self management will allow you to feel positive and achieve a state of balance and harmony in mind, body and soul.

By creating an action plan, you are providing the blueprint or map which will lead towards the culmination of your dreams. Successful people realize this and are prepared to invest in themselves by spending their time doing the most important things first and the less important last.

Know your priorities. We are all limited in the amount of time, energy and resources that we have.

By being aware of your top priorities, you will be able to utilize all of your resources effectively.

Each day ask yourself: “What are the most important things I need to do today? What is their order of importance? Do I have deadlines to meet?

Am I able to readjust my schedule for unexpected crises, interruptions, telephone calls and other time consumers? Am I acting on my identified goals?

What can I do to eliminate or decrease things that waste my time? Do I have realistic expectations?

Have I allowed time for myself, my family and friends? Can we all enjoy the festive season with warm hearts and humanity. Even though we had some challenges this year, we must never give up holding on to the future.

Let’s all Arrive Alive.

Long distance drivers should take a break.

Don’t drink and drive.

Let’s all be responsible.

Drivers must obey and observe the rules of the road to reach their destinations safely.

May your Christmas be filled with happiness, joy and peace. Wish you all a Merry Christmas and a prosperous Mayor Carol Phiri of Musina.

New Year!

The Station Commander of the Makhado Police Station, Col Francois Ramovha, says members of his police team are ready for the festive season.

In an interview he said that the police will always be on the lookout for any criminal activities that may occur in the area. Ramovha warned members of the community not to leave their property unattended. “People must not park their vehicles in isolated places. You must take care of yourselves as well as your property,” he said.

He added that those who will be found drinking and driving would be arrested. “Pedestrians must wear light coloured clothes and not walk in the streets under the influence of alcohol or during the night,” said Ramovha.

He also said that spaza shops must close early.

According to Ramovha, the police will show no mercy for shebeens or liquor outlets that sell liquor without liquor licences. He also mentioned that people must take good care of their bank cards to avoid fraud. “It is advisable to take care of your stock and if possible stay indoors. Avoid night trips and late hiking,” warned Ramovha.

Ramovha wished the community a happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. “May you feel the warmth of and presence of our Lord throughout the festive season.

Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year,” he said.

According to him people must always remember the The Station Commander of the Makhado Makhado SAPS’ contact number, which is 083 206 5596. police station, Col Francois Ramovha.

Crime

Zimbabwe granny killed after dispute In a gruesome incident that left the local community shocked, a 60-year-old Beit Bridge villager was killed when she was struck with a huge stone by a local woman, following an undisclosed dispute.

The suspect, Thina Ndou (72) of Chikwerengwe outside Beit Bridge appeared before local magistrate, Mr Carrington Karidzagundi, facing a murder charge. Ndou was not asked to plead to the charge and the case was postponed to 29 December. No bail was granted.

In denying her bail, the court noted that due to

the gravity of the offence committed, there was not guarantee that if given bail, Ndou would not abscond to South Africa.

The prosecutor, Mr Reason Mutimba said on 12 December Ndou had a dispute with the victim. On the following day at around 23:00, she allegedly went to the victim’s home where she found her sleeping in her bedroom hut.

The door of the hut was open. The court was told that Ndou picked up a stone, which had been placed near the door and struck the woman on the head. She died instantly.

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10 23 December 2011

By Elmon Tshikhudo

New soccer gear for two rural teams Two struggling rural teams, who were on the brink of collapse, were resuscitated when a generous local medical doctor bought them two expensive soccer kits.

Gunda Murota United and Tshaulu Powerlines, who were campaigning in the Thulamela Local Football Association (TLFA), had been struggling this season and Gunda were forced to vacate their status at the TLFA, because of financial difficulties.

Officials from both teams, Mr Rofhiwa Nephawe of Gunda and Phillip Dzialwa of Powerlines were over the moon when they Dr Eric Makhwanya (second from left) hands over the kit to Gunda United´s Rofhiwa Nephawe received the new kits from Dr (left) while Azwitamisi Mutwanamba (Gunda secretary) and Phillip Dzialwa of Tshaulu Powerlines Milingoni Eric Makhwanya. also join in the joy.

The hand over took place at Dr Makhwanya’s Surgery in Thohoyandou last Tuesday.

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the year, and I had to give myself time to assess their need and to verify their plight,” he said. He added that he visited the teams and what he saw touched him more than what he had heard.

“This was extreme poverty, players playing in torn shorts and jerseys and some even playing barefooted during matches. I decided to intervene and change their situation, and this is my contribution to these communities,” he said.

He said he was also motivated after hearing that there was a lot of crime, alcohol and drug abuse and premarital sex in the area as there are no forms of entertainment in the area. “I just hope the kits that I have donated will motivate others and they will soon be flocking to watch their favourite teams at the local grounds,” he added.

By Elmon Tshikhudo

Tournament to honour community builder The good deeds of a selfless and humble man, who dedicated most of his life to a quest to improve his community, will be remembered during a soccer tournament to be held in his honour.

Community builder, Dr Avhatakali “Slender” Mutshinyani passed away in 2003, but most of the projects he initiated are still there for the community. In a bid to revive and remember his name, the community of Duthuni and Phiphidi have come together and organised a one-day soccer tournaThe late “Slender” ment to honour him.

Mutshinyani.

The Doctor Avhata-

kali Slender Mutshinyani Soccer Challenge will see Duthuni United Brothers play against the winners of the Nungo Dza Vhahali /Ngulumbi Festive Tournament. The Nungo Dza Vhahali is an annual tournament which is played in Phiphidi and Ngulumbi.

The honorary soccer challenge is to be played on New Year’s Day at Duthuni United Brothers’ ground, popularly known as Mandalali ground.

Mutshinyani played for and supported the club financially.

Mr Peter Tshikhudo, one of the organisers, said Mutshinyani has done a lot for the community and more specially the development of sport in the area.

“It is almost ten years after the death of Mutshinyani and all seem to have forgotten him. We felt that we are indebted to him and we should do something just to remember and to honour him.

He loved soccer so much that we hope that staging a soccer tournament will make his soul rest in peace,” he said.

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of Gunda FC, who told him of the hardship they were experiencing in running the team. “He had brought his child for treatment when, during consultations, we started discussing issues of common interest, of which soccer was one of the topics. He told me that his club was forced to vacate its higher status, because they could not afford even travelling to far away matches,” said Makhwanya. Makhwanya confessed that he is mad about soccer. He added that he was very touched when hearing about the plight of the team and advised the man to make a formal application for assistance to him. He said while he was still thinking about the team, another application arrived from a neighbouring village team, Tshaulu Powerlines, which was also in a financial dilemma.

“This was in the beginning of

Khakhati Tshisikule honours his teachers One of the best-known local reggae artists, Tshisikule said the winning team will receive Khakhathi Tshisikule, has honoured teachers in R2 000. After the tournament, there will be a huge his latest album, Vhadededzi (Teachers). musical bash that is going to involve Khakhathi Tshisikule of Khakhathi & Friends fame, says Tshisikule and some local artists. this album forms part of his ten year anniversary celebration of his musical career. It was released last Friday Tshisikule says he decided to honour his teachers, “because they are the most underrated professionals and they are playing a very crucial role in developing the country through the foundation they lay.”

He says every professional comes through the hands of educators. “Unfortunately the committed educators are not being recognised for their outstanding work,” he ads.

In this ten-tracked album, Tshisikule is also warning people about the danger of abusing alcohol. He says he decided to include this track in order to help and discourage many people who usually abuse alcohol during the festive period.

Pfene Lo Vhofha Thai (Baboon is wearing a tie), is another hot track that is lamenting about the lack of service delivery in the country and corruption.

In this track, Tshisikule says former President Nelson Mandela, the late Chris Hani and others are ashamed by “the way this government is run.”

Tshisikule also pays tribute to his fans for the support they gave him through-out his musical career.

As part of the 10th anniversary celebration, Tshisikule has staged several soccer tournaments that involved almost all musical artists in Vhembe playing against local teams at Makwarela Stadium.

On 31 December, Thirembe Valley Killers, Makwarela United, Mbaleni, and Miluwani Happy Boys will battle it out for the Champ of Champ title.

The four teams qualified for this championship after winning the previous games which were part of the Local reggae artist, Khakhathi Tshisikule. anniversary of his musical career.

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Registration number of estate: 1757/2011, Surname: MAKHARI, Christian names: SHONISANI FREDDIE, Identity number: 510128 5362 084, Last Address: Lufule, Stand No: 280, Thohoyandou.

Married in community of property. Christian names and surname of surviving spouse: Makhari GLADYS AZWIDIHWI Id No: 540304 0289 089 Master’s office: THOHOYANDOU, Magistrate’s office: THOHOYANDOU AR Madia Attorneys Office no G21, Old Mutual Building, Thohoyandou Tel: 015 962 3001 THULAMELA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY NOTICE FOR SUBDIVISION AND REZONING OF LAND USE It is hereby notified that an application has been made

by Freddy Makondo and Associates Professional Land Surveyors on behalf of the prospective buyer for the subdivision and amendment of the zoning and use of land on erf 655 at Malamulele A, From Educational to Residential zone 1 subject to the condi-

tions listed on the attached annexure. The application and the relevant documents are open for inspection at the office of the Senior Manager: Planning and Development, Thulamela Local Municipality, First Floor, Thohoyandou, for 28 days from the first date of publication os this notice.

Objections to the applications must be lodged with or made in writing ti the Municipal Manager: Thulamela Municipality, P O Box 5066, Thohoyandou, 0950, for a period of 28 days from the first day of publication of this notice.

Address of the authorized agent: Freddy Makondo and Associates Professional Land Surveyors, P O Box 3756 Tzaneen, 0950.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the estate of the late Ratshialingwa Lochner Mufamadi, Id No: 5509130214088, who was born on 04th April 1931, and who died on the 23rd October 2011, who was never married and who resided at Shayandima, in the District Thohoyandou.

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By Kaizer Nengovhela

Dynamos shock Powerline 5 - 1 Tshiozwi Dynamos gave Zoutpansberg Powerline a day to remember, when they hammered them 5-1 in a Safa SAB league match at the Tshiozwi grounds on Sunday.

The visitors looked weary from the onset and never made any threatening moves. Their front runner, Rudzani Nebulu was cautioned for obstructing Mashudu Mafunisa in the tenth minute.

Dynamos found the net in the 14th minute. Aluwani “Killer “ Nedzamba beat the offside trap and ran a few steps forward before unleashing a powerful shot into the back of the net.

A few minutes later, Matodzi Maruli of the home team was booked for the intentional handling of the ball.

The Madabani team went 2-0 up before half time. Mpho Mavhandu

received a square pass from Alugumi Mamugudubi and blasted in a ground cutter from close range.

Khanyane Maivha of Powerline reduced the margin in the 47th minute.

Dynamos increased the score when Patson Mahanelo forced his way through the defence and beat keeper Nelwamondo in the 64th minute.

Musa Makhubele of Powerline was caution with a card. His infringement was the intentional handling of the ball and the referee awarded a free kick. Dynamos’ keeper, Thendo Shivhishi, had to stretch to the limit to save Thomas Machaba’s volley.

The last two goals of Dynamos were scored in the last ten minutes of the game through Mpho Mavhandu and Aluwani Nedzamba.

Livhuwani Rambau (left) and Matodzi Maruli fight for the ball.

By Kaizer Nengovhela

R5 000 fine for assaulting referee Heavy fines were imposed on several clubs affiliated to the Safa Vhembe SAB League, during the association’s disciplinary committee meeting, held in the league’s offices last Friday evening.

Tshifhire Northern Brothers, who were found guilty of assaulting a referee, Mr Rooi Mulaudzi, during their Total Cup quarter final match against Ngwenani Young Chiefs, were ordered to pay a fine of R5 000. Half of the amount has been suspended for the whole season, while R2 500 is payable within 30 days.

Mphego Real Rovers were fined R3 000 for causing the abandonment of their game against United Artist, half of which was suspended for the whole season.

Muthelo was fined R5 000 for fielding an improperly registered player in their game against Joe Express, as well as the submission of false information when registering players and bringing the league into disrepute.

Not only were Mukula Young Santos fined for fielding an improperly registered player in their game against Mianzwi Green Hornet, but they also forfeited the points for the match in question to Green Hornet. A fine of R4 000 was imposed on them.

Berea fielded an improperly registered player in their game against Joe Express.

They were ordered to pay a fine of R5 000 within a period of 30 days.

They also forfeited the league points to Berea.

Crime

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Shalton Ndou (18), Clever Siphuma (30) and Justice Moyo (28) briefly appeared in the Waterpoort Periodical Court last Wednesday. They had been arrested about two months ago at the farm Vlakteplaats, while allegedly in possession of stolen copper cables.

According to the charge sheet, they

Their arrest followed after concerned farmers collaborated with the police in the fight against cable theft. When they were eventually apprehended, copper cables to the value of more than R22 000 were found in their possession.

The case was postponed to 25 January, 2012.

LIMPOPO MIRROR

12 23 December 2011

PHALAPHALA FM PROGRAMME SCHEDULE 2011 MONDAY - THURSDAY

TIME

PROGRAMME

PRESENTER

00:00 - 03:00

Khoroni/ Social Relationships

Andries Mueda (Mon-Tue) Rofhiwa Nethengwe (Wed - Thu)

03:00 - 06:00

Mulakhulu/ Early Morning Show

Thiko Liphadzi

06:00 - 09:00

Vhandilani/ Morning Drive

Mpho Nefale & Jones Netshipise

09:00 - 12:00

Nne Na Vhone/ Lifestyle Magazine Lutendo Tshisikule

12:00 - 14:30

Tshiko /Mid-day Talk Show

Pfarelo Maduguma

14:00 - 14:30

Commerce & Finance (Mondays only!)

Mulalo Ramarumo

14:30 - 15:00

Denzhe / Kiddies Show

Jennifer Muthige

15:00 - 18:00

Dziaorowa/ Afternoon Drive

Jimmy Netshilulu

18:00 - 19:00

Current Affairs

Thilivhali Muavha

19:00 - 20:00

Mitambo/ Sports Hour

Thilivhali Muavha

20:00 - 21:00

Death Notices & Drama

Jennifer Muthige

21:00 - 22:00

Education: Mon: Educator Development Dial A Lawyer

Donald Khanari Pat Nephawe

Tue: Learner Support Health & Environment

Donald Khanari Wonder Juniper

Wed: Education

22:00 - 24:00

Thur: Learner Support Science & Technology

Donald Khanari Mulalo Ramarumo

Riadzedza (Job Market / Community Diary / Music)

Hulisani Phosiwa

FRIDAY TIME

PROGRAMME

PRESENTER

00:00 - 03:00

Khoroni

Rofhiwa Nethengwe

03:00 - 06:00

Mulakhulu

Thiko Liphadzi

06:00 - 09:00

Vhandilani/ Morning Drive

Mpho Nefale & Jones Netshipise

09:00 - 12:00

Nne Na Vhone

Lutendo Tshisikule

12:00 - 15:00

Tshiko /Mid-day Talk Show Denzhe / Kiddies Show

Pfarelo Maduguma Jennifer Muthige

15:00 - 18:00

Dziaorowa/ Afternoon Drive

Jimmy Netshilulu

18:00 - 19:00

Current Affairs

Jennifer Muthige

19:00 - 20:00

Mitambo/ Sports Hour

Thilivhali Muavha

20:30 - 21:00

Civic Education

Wonder Juniper

21:00 - 24:00

Dikita

Shandukani Lukhwareni SATURDAY

TIME

PROGRAMME

ON AIR PERSONALITIES

00:00 – 03:00

Dikita

Given Mulaudzi

03:00 – 06:00

Matambandou

Rofhiwa Nethengwe

06:00 - 09:00

National Top 20

Rotenda Maiwashe

09:00 - 11:00

Nambi Ya Dzi Nambi (Tshivenda Hits)

Vasco Manabela

11:00 – 12:00

Youth Development

Mulalo Ramarumo/ Ndivhuwo Lalamani

12:00 -13:00

Hip Hop

Shandukani Lukhwareni

13:00 – 14:00

Reggae

Albert Mathivha

14:00 - 14:30

Music/ Airtime Sales Feature

Albert Mathivha

14:30 - 19:00

Sports/ Hu Duba Buse

Lucky Tshilimandila

19:00 - 21:00

Devhula Ha Vhembe/ African Music Mpho Nefale/ Vasco Manabela

21:00 - 24:00

Dikita

TIME

PROGRAMME

ON AIR PERSONALITIES

00:00 – 03:00

Dikita

Given Mulaudzi

03:00 – 06:00

Matambandou

Rotenda Maiwashe

06:00 - 10:00

Gondo Vhugala/ Gospel Show

Rofhiwa Nethengwe

10:00 - 12:00

Hu Bvuma Yone hits

Hulisani Phosiwa

12:00 - 13:00

Soapie Omnibus

Hulisani Phosiwa

13:00 – 14:00

Jazz Show

Hulisani Phosiwa

14:00 - 18:00

Sports/ Hu Duba Buse

Lucky Tshilimandila

18:00 – 21:00

Disability / Interfaith

Pat Nephawe/ Thanyani Ramawa

21:00 - 24:00

Ria Dezdza

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By Frank Mavhungu

More accolades for the players of Young Chiefs Apart from the prizes they received for soccer kit, silver medals and a floating Rangers, took home R10 000, soccer kit winning the Total Challenge champion- trophy. The third placed, Matsakali Sky and bronze medals. ship, Ngwenani Young Chiefs had more reasons to celebrate last Saturday. Three of their players received individual awards during the prize-giving ceremony which was held at Tshifulanani Stadium shortly after the final game.

Ngwenani Young Chiefs were crowned the champions after beating Mianzwi Green Hornet 2-1 in the final.

They received a floating trophy, gold medals, soccer kit and a cheque to the value of R30 000 during the ceremony.

The captain of Young Chiefs, Lutendo Themeli (left) receives his team’s trophy and a cheque Their goalkeeper, from the representative from Total SA, Mr Jonas Ramahala (right) while the president of SAFA, Maanda Tshifura, was Mr Kirsten Nematandani (second from right) and the president of SAFA Vhembe, Mr George nominated the best Kubayi, look on. keeper of the tournament and received R800. Chiefs’ midfielder-cum striker, Norman Mulovhedzi, took home the player of the tournament award and also received R800. Evans Netshitungulu of Young Chiefs shared the top goal scorer award with Terrence Maluleke of Matsakali Sky Rangers and Lutendo Matidza of Mianzwi Green Hornet.

They scored three goals each.

The runners-up, MiThe coach of Young Chiefs, Mr Mukosi Themeli (second from left) poses for a photo with his anzwi Green Hornet, team’s individual awards winners, Maanda Tshifura (left, goalkeeper), Evans Netshitungulu received R15 000, a (second from right, top goalscorer) and Norman Mulovhedzi (right, player of the tournament).

By Frank Mavhungu

Mbahe through to the next round of Autopage KO Mbahe FC booked a place in the next stage of the Altech Autopage KO Competition by beating Mukula Avalon 1-0 at the FNB Makwarela Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

The game was played under protest. Avalon lodged a protest with the referee before the first whistle. In the protest Avalon alleged that three players of Mbahe were not properly registered with the team.

The keeper of Mbahe, Pascal Mpondi, was a star to watch in the game. He denied Avalon several obvious goals. In the first instance he executed a brilliant save after Walter Nelushi unleashed from the edge of the box. At that stage the game was eleven minutes old. As if that was not good enough to impress the fans, Mpondi did it again when palming Shonani Munyai’s volley away for a corner kick soon afterwards.

The goal which separated the boys from the men came in the 67th minute. Takalani Ramagwa blasted in a rocket after a scramble within the box.

Realizing that victory was almost certain, Mbahe started to use delaying tactics. Their defender, Hosiah Ranwedzi, was reprimanded with a card for wasting time.

Avalon pushed hard in the last 15 minutes in their desperate search for the equaliser, but they could Funzani Nefhera of Mbahe (right) and Thabelo Mudau of Avalon fight not find their way through the defence of Mbahe. for the ball.

Notice

SAFA to conduct courses for goalkeeper coaches The South African Football Association (Safa) in conjunction with FIFA, will conduct the first ever elite goalkeeper coaching course in South Africa.

It will be held in Potchefstroom at a facility used by Spain during the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The course is aimed at goalkeeper coaches in the national teams, the PSL and the NFD. "The objective of this course is to further equip goalkeeper coaches ... as

there is going to be the introduction of licensing for all the coaches. So, we want even the goalkeeper coaches to be fully equipped. This is a specialised area that we never give enough attention to. We have requested FIFA to assist us with personnel to conduct the course and they will be sending a top instructor," said Safa's technical director, Mr Serame Letsoaka.

The course content will include tactical training, physical conditioning, technical

training and youth goalkeeper training.

Coaches with a Safa Level 1 coaching certificate or equivalent may attend. Each person must pay R1 500 and will have to use own transport to get to the venue.

The closing date for the applicants is 20 January 2012. As there are only place for 25 participants, it will be on a first come, first served basis. For more information, contact Nomathemba Zitha at 0728202184 or nomathemba.zitha@safa.net.

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Soccer League Logs

By Frank Mavhungu

Young Chiefs are the Total Champs Ngwenani Young Chiefs came back from a 0-1 half time deficit and beat Mianzwi Green Hornet 2-1 in the final of the Total Challenge KO Competition at Tshifulanani Stadium on Saturday.

Green Hornet showed no respect to Young Chiefs. They forced their defence to perform overtime from the onset. Evans Netshitungulu of Young Chiefs was the first player to go into the referee’s book. He left the pitch without the referee’s consent and the referee, Ms Lufuno Nemagovhani, showed him yellow upon his return. Venter Mamangwa of Green Hornet was lucky to escape with a yellow card in the 14th minute. He tackled Them-

buluwo Mbave from behind.

Green Hornet scored their only goal in the 28th minute. Their overlapping midfielder, Meshack Ramafamba, headed home following a corner kick which was taken by Mpho Daba.

Both sides effected three changes early in the last half.

The replacements worked against Green Hornet as they spent the better part of the last stanza running for cover. Things turned against them when Young Chiefs were awarded a penalty in the 67th minute. This after the keeper of Green Hornet, Khuthadzo Netshiya, tackled Collen Netshitungulu from behind within the penalty box. Lutendo Themeli made it 1-1 from the spot.

The captain of Green Hornet, Khaukanani Muswede, was booked for an illegal tackle on Lucky Mugivhela.

As if they were leading, Green Hornet continued to play defensive football. They were severely punished for that. Evans Netshitungulu scored with a header after a corner kick by Aluwani Masala in the 84th minute.

Chiefs were presented with a cheque of R30 000 during a ceremony which was held at the stadium after the game.

Terrence Maluleke was a marvel to watch when his side, Matsakali Sky Rangers, beat Joe’s Express 3-1 in the losers’ final.

He scored all three his team’s goals.

Thembuluwo Mbave of Young Chiefs (front) Meshack Ramafamba of Green Hornet (high) and Venter Mamagwa of Green Hornet in a and Thembuluwo Mbave of Young Chiefs battle tussle for the ball. to win the high ball.

By Frank Mavhungu

Dominating 4-0 victory for Basel FC FC Basel were by far too strong respectively. Basel increased the and Khunbudzo Muvhango for for Nobela All Stars when they margin seven minutes into the Takalani Ramagalela and Livhubrutally beat them 4-0 in their last half. Livhuwanai Netshien- wani Netshiendeulu in the 70th Vodacom Promotional League deulu headed home following a minute. The keeper of All Stars, match at Malamulele Stadium square pass from Takalani Ra- Tebogo Tshabalala, became the last Friday afternoon. magalela. Aluwani Machaba of laughing stock when he failed to Basel kept the opponents run- All Stars was booked for a late clear a back pass and allowing ning from the first whistle. Their tackle on Jafta Mabosho.

Lewis Chauke to hook the ball efforts did not pass without a reThe home side responded in and seal the game in the dying ward as they scored their opening by introducing Lewis Chauke minutes. goal in the 9th minute.

A defender of All Stars, Jose Mteteleli, handled the ball within the box and the referee, Martin Sivhada, was quick to point at the white spot.

Jafta Mabosho scored from the penalty spot to give his side a 1-0 lead.

Livhuwani Netshiendeulu of Basel was reprimanded with a card for a late tackle to Vusimuzi Phiri in the 29th minute. Basel increased the margin nine minutes before break. Their experienced striker, Jafta Mabosho, caught the keeper of Nobela, Tebogo Tshabalala, napping and beat him with a half volley.

Both sides used all their substitution chances in the last half. All Stars replaced Lucky Shoba, Rine Phaswana and Vongani Shirinda with Dakalo Ratshitanga, Madumetsa Maleka Jafta Mabosho of Basel controls the ball, while Xitsudzuxo Hungwani and Harry Chabalala of Stars is on his heels.

SAFA Vhembe ABSA Women's League Team Played Won Draw Lost Shayandima M Stars 3 3 0 0 Raliphaswa Ladies 2 2 0 0 Mavambe Highlanders 2 2 0 0 Tshikonelo B Swallows 3 2 0 1 Tshambobvu Eversmillin 2 1 0 1 Tshamutshedzi Ladies 2 1 0 1 Merwe United 3 1 0 2 Dark City Develop 2 1 0 1 Ngwenani Zone 4 1 0 0 1 Duthuni Womens Comm 2 0 0 2 Paradise The Vultures 2 0 0 2 Tshaulu Sports Academy 2 0 0 2

For Against Points 28 4 9 11 0 6 9 4 6 10 6 6 9 3 3 4 3 3 5 12 3 3 14 3 0 2 0 3 11 0 1 11 0 0 13 0

FC Basel Mphireleni Nandoni Khakhanwa United Stars Jerome River bank Lombard Power Rangers Matsakali Sky Rangers Malamulele FC Matiyani Recreation Altein Reformed Squad Mulezhi S Stars Merwe United Omega Line Shikundu manchester Shigamani FC

SAB League Stream A Played Won Draw Lost For Against Points 10 8 2 0 19 4 26 11 6 3 2 21 14 21 11 5 4 2 17 12 19 10 5 2 3 13 13 17 1 5 1 5 16 12 16 9 5 1 3 18 15 16 9 4 3 2 13 9 15 10 4 2 4 14 10 14 11 4 2 5 11 14 14 11 4 2 5 11 15 14 10 3 1 6 11 16 10 9 2 0 7 6 17 6 9 1 1 7 12 18 4 9 0 4 5 6 19 4

Team Makwarela Dev Stars Mukula Young Santos Khubvi Dangerous Da Mushungwa Try again Phandulaluvalo Makonde home Defenders Dolphins FC Tshifundi X1 Experience Thembaluvhilo 7 Stars Vondwe X1 bulltes Tshidizini happy Fight Khubvi Peace Makers Mudaswali United Bros Mutwa Brazilins Gaba union Fighters Tshidimbini Brave Lion

SAB League Stream B Played Won Draw Lost For Against Points 12 9 2 1 31 10 29 11 9 2 0 27 11 29 13 7 2 4 22 18 23 12 6 4 2 20 14 22 14 6 3 5 14 15 21 12 6 1 5 17 16 19 12 6 0 6 18 14 18 12 4 4 4 23 19 16 14 5 1 8 20 23 16 13 4 3 6 21 23 15 12 4 2 6 15 18 14 12 4 2 6 16 25 14 11 3 4 4 15 15 13 12 2 3 7 6 18 9 12 2 3 7 10 24 9 12 2 2 8 8 20 8

Team Makovha All Stars Ngwenani Y Chiefs United Artists Maranzhe Hungry Lion maha Flying Gunners mbilwi United stars Dumasi All Stars Themba Sunrise Riders Dididi Flying Birds Miluwani Happy Boys Vhembe FET College Table New Commers Madidingwe Y Stars Mphego Real Rovrs Block L home sweepers

SAB League Stream C Played Won Draw Lost For Against Points 12 9 2 1 23 10 29 9 6 3 0 19 8 21 10 6 3 1 14 3 21 12 6 2 4 30 16 20 13 5 5 3 14 15 20 11 6 1 4 18 11 19 12 5 2 5 21 18 17 11 5 1 5 16 15 16 10 4 2 4 14 10 14 12 4 2 6 20 22 14 11 4 0 7 13 23 12 11 3 1 7 16 23 10 11 2 3 6 6 18 9 9 2 2 5 9 19 8 12 1 1 10 9 31 4

Team Tshakhuma RO Rockers FC Ramukhuba Untd Bros Shayandima Disco 5 Gwamasenga UNTD Bros Tshedza FC Maugani might matser Mahematshema Flying Birds Madala Liverpool Mutandi P together Duthuni United Bros FCKK Iyarunga XI Smarties Shayandima S Stars Tshisahulu FC Itsani Double Chiefs Phungo All Stars

SAB League Stream D Played Won Draw Lost For Against Points 12 10 2 0 24 5 32 13 7 4 2 28 10 25 12 6 3 3 19 10 21 12 6 3 3 20 16 21 13 5 4 4 22 22 19 11 5 3 3 20 23 18 13 4 5 4 19 22 17 13 4 4 5 17 18 16 12 5 1 6 14 19 16 12 3 6 3 16 14 15 12 4 3 5 11 11 15 13 4 3 6 8 14 15 12 3 4 5 20 21 13 12 3 2 7 18 30 11 12 2 3 7 11 19 9 12 0 4 8 10 23 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Team

Team Western Stars Tshifhire N Brothers Madombizha Arsenal Mailaskop P Together Makhita Oscar Stars Tshiozwi Dynamos maelula New Mates Zoutpansburg P Line Tshikota Chelsea Bennys Care Academy Zamenkoste UNTD Bros Mpheni Home Defenders Vleifontein all Stars Matika FC

SAB League Stream E Played Won Draw Lost For Against Points 12 10 2 0 30 9 32 12 10 0 2 37 8 30 12 7 3 2 14 8 24 12 6 2 4 16 12 20 11 5 3 3 11 10 18 12 5 1 6 18 18 16 12 4 3 5 18 15 15 12 4 2 6 18 27 14 12 3 4 5 10 11 13 11 2 6 3 13 16 12 12 3 2 7 7 17 11 12 2 3 7 11 20 9 12 1 5 6 14 36 8 12 1 4 7 8 18 7

Muthelo FC Phadziri FC Guvhungwa Y Fighters Tshiovhani Airline Boksi happy Boys Lwelani FC Malonga Killer Boys Mbokta FC Donkerhoek New Castle Vyboom FC Lambani G kilers Wayeni Sea Robbers Mashamba Benifica Bungeni Young Tigers Muziafera Blue Eagles Basani Arrow Chiefs Mashau Real Vultures

SAB League Stream F Played Won Draw Lost For Against Points 12 7 5 0 20 10 26 13 7 4 2 23 11 25 13 7 4 2 24 15 25 12 7 2 3 26 13 23 12 5 6 1 18 13 21 12 5 4 3 14 11 19 12 4 5 3 15 12 17 12 4 4 4 12 14 16 12 5 1 6 13 21 16 11 4 3 4 11 8 15 12 3 6 3 16 15 15 13 3 4 6 15 15 13 12 2 4 6 9 16 10 12 2 4 6 11 19 10 11 2 4 5 5 13 10 13 2 4 7 12 23 10 12 0 4 8 11 26 4

Team Rabali Pull Together Vhulaudzi UNTD Bros Nzhelele Young Nations Tshivhiludulu H lions Seven United Stars Mauluma Black Mamba Matanda Golden Arrows Matsa N Stars Shanza Continentals Fripp Mighty Birds Fundudzi UNTD Brothers Tshikuwi S Breakers FJ Napoli

SAB League Stream G Played Won Draw Lost For Against Points 12 10 0 2 28 13 30 12 8 2 2 19 8 26 12 6 5 1 24 9 23 12 6 5 1 17 7 23 12 6 4 2 22 7 22 12 6 4 2 29 17 22 12 4 3 5 15 14 15 11 4 2 5 14 20 14 12 2 5 5 18 20 11 12 3 2 7 13 23 11 12 2 2 8 12 38 8 13 1 3 9 13 29 6 12 0 3 9 2 21 3

Team Musina United Berea FC Tshilamusi S Eagles Joe Express Muledzhi Fireboys Tshiungani Y Chiefs muswodi Happy Fighters Dambal manch UNT Lwathudwa B movers Lovers FC Folovhodwe S Breakers Mutele mountain Rangers Manenzhe Midnight D Musina Family United

SAB League Stream H Played Won Draw Lost For Against Points 10 9 0 1 29 8 27 12 7 4 1 20 9 25 13 5 7 1 18 13 22 9 6 2 1 18 9 20 12 6 2 4 18 17 20 11 4 2 5 17 19 14 12 3 4 5 15 16 13 11 3 4 4 13 14 13 9 2 6 1 15 14 12 11 2 5 4 11 14 11 12 2 5 5 11 15 11 10 1 6 3 14 18 9 12 2 3 7 15 22 9 11 2 2 7 11 22 8

Team Mulodi Freedom Birds mutshedzheni Gorrilas Rambuda Young Fighters Tshandama Try Together Mianzwi Green Hornet Tshikundamelema W Mangaya Living Comm Mapuloni High Landers Thengwe Flying Peace Tswera Young Masters Lukau Hot Aces Matangari Settlers Rangani Stars Tshibvumo Y Stars Phalama Y Vultures

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MAK0000136/2011 MAK0000137/2011 MAK0000138/2011 MAK0000139/2011 MAK0000140/2011

ABET Level Electrician Carpentry Horticulture Masonary (Building and Plastering) MAK0000141/2011 Painting MAK0000142/2011 Road Maintenance

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Closing Date 6 January 2012 6 January 2012 6 January 2012 6 January 2012 6 January 2012

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6 54

6 January 2012 6 January 2012

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

2. For more information, enquiries must be directed to Mr Ramabulana M and Ms EN Nefolovhodwe at 015 519 3129/ 3179 during office hours.

Civic Centre 83 Krogh Street Makhado Notice No: 02/2012 File No: 8/3/2/1

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By Backpagemedia

Vilakazi´s brace sink Leopards

A brace from Sibusiso Vilakazi saw BidVest Wits move up to the eighth spot on the Absa Premiership log, after the students beat Black Leopards 2-1 in a league match at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Sunday afternoon.

It was the worst possible start for the struggling Leopards side, as some slack marking in defence allowed Wits to take the lead as early as the third minute. Sifiso Myeni was given way too much space in the middle of the park and he was afforded the time to pick out an unmarked Sibusiso Vilakazi with a through ball straight down the middle of the park. Under no pressure, the Students’ attacker easily rounded the keeper and played the ball into Samuel Mabunda of Black Leopards (front) wins the ball from Sboniso an empty net to give his side the lead.

Gumede of Bidvest Wits. © Pic: Sydney Mahlangu/Backpagepix Thereafter, however, it was Leopards who looked the more threatening of the two sides as they pressed forward in search of an equaliser. Despite controlling the game, it was evident their coach Vladislav Heric was growing visibly frustrated on Tel: (015) 516 5175/6/7 Fax: (015) 516 1012 the sideline as the team squandered their possession with some poor passing. www.ayobmotors.co.za Heric would have been happy with their 21st minute leveller. For a change, Nkosiyabo Xakane 2008 BMW 525 Auto 2006 BMW 330 Manual supplied a perfect cross from the left flank to pick M/Pack, 66 000km 110 750km out an unmarked Thabo Mongalo. He made no mistake with a clinical ten-yard header, giving the keeper no chance.

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The second half was not nearly as

exciting as the first, as both teams seemed little uninspired after the break. Wits, though, seemed content to sit back in defence and soak up the pressure and it appeared a safe option, because Leopards were extremely poor in the final third of the field.

In the end, it was a half with no clear cut chances on goal and the match finished 2-1 in favour of the students. - Backpagemedia

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