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Alleged food poisoning left two pupils dead

Turmoil at Maniini The cooking staff are whisked away to safety by the police.

Members of the community look at the house of a member of the kitchen staff that was set alight.

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The recent deaths of two pupils of Maniini Primary School, who died under mysterious circumstances, have led to mayhem and chaos in the village.

The two are alleged to have eaten food that was supplied by the school feeding scheme. A third pupil, who also ate the food, is said to be seriously ill at a local hospital.

The first to die was a Grade 6 pupil, Rotshidzwa Nelukau (16), who fell ill last week and died on 10 November at a hospital in Polokwane. The other pupil, only known as Rotshidzwa, is alleged to have died on Monday.

The community and pupils have pointed an accusing finger to the cooking staff, which they allege were responsible for the poisoning. Early on Monday morning, enraged parents

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stormed the school and were joined by pupils who arrived for their final examinations.

They wanted to evict the cooking staff, saying that they no longer trusted them because of the deaths.

A chaotic situation developed when the pupils from the lowest grade went straight for the kitchen staff who were held up in one of the classrooms.

They demanded that the kitchen staff be handed over to them, so that they could deal with them to avenge the deaths of their fellow pupils.

The swift intervention by the Thohoyandou police diverted what could have been bloodshed and they whisked the kitchen staff to safety in an armoured police vehicle.

No schooling took place and the writing of examinations was disrupted.

- Continues on p2

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2 23 November 2012

By Tshifhiwa Mukwevho

Bible Society donates Bibles to Grade 7s The Bibile Society of South Africa has embarked on a project of distributing Bibles to Grade 7 pupils in schools around the province.

The Grade 7 learners in selected schools within the Vhembe district where given copies of the English translation of the Bible as part of the national project by the Bible Society.

The society is distributing at least 500 000 bibles in the district to promote a healthy morality and sober living standards among the youth.

“The Grade 7s are going to secondary schools next year, so we want to prepare them for another

phase of their secondary level,” said the chairperson of the Bible Society in Limpopo, Rev Norman Ligege. Ligege said that, through reading the Bibles, pupils would learn about useful values and when to treasure these values in a world full of troubles and temptations. “As parents and society, we need to create a sober world for our children,” added Ligege. The chairperson of the Makhado region of the Bible Society, Pastor George Ramatshimbila, distributed Bibles to four schools in the Sinthumule and Kutama area.

His visit to Maguluvhe Senior Primary School was welcomed warmly by the staff members of the school and pupils alike, on Wednesday last week.

“We thank the Bible Society for understanding that our children need more than secular ways of upbringing,” said Mr Makhado Mugeri, a teacher at the school. A young, confident Nyeleti Mahwayi represented the pupils and said that they would read the Bibles. “We’ll Pastor Ramatshimbila presents a Bible to a Grade 7 pupil, Nyeleti never put them in the Mahwagi. At the back are (from left to right) Mr Makhado Mugeri, Mr drawers to gather dust,” Erwin Muhanelwa (principal) and Mrs Salome Musihana. she said.

Photographed during the event are, from left to right, Cllr Richard Thandavahthu, Mr Nditsheni Mudau, Ms Tshimangadzo Tshiguvho, Cllr Rapson Rambuwani and Ms Emily Malivha.

By Kaizer Nengovhela

Phadzima Clinic celebrates Disability Day The Phadzima Clinic and residents of Ward 31 of the Makhado Municipality recently celebrated World Disability Awareness Day with the patients of the clinic.

The event was organised after an invitation by the councillor of the ward, Cllr Richard Thandavhathu.

During the day, the guests were entertained with dances by the patients. Cllr Rapson Rambuwani of the Vhembe district municipality said that the department and the municipality had heard of many cases where the grants for patients were not used for taking care

of the physical and emotional needs of the patients.

“Some people misuse the grants and buy themselves clothes and groceries which they do not share with the patients, while the beneficiaries walk almost naked, barefoot, dirty and hungry, without a proper place to sleep,” Rambuwani said.

“We must send a clear message that mental ill patients are as human and productive as everyone else in society. Mentally ill people have human rights and dignity,” he added.

Mr Nditsheni Mudau, who addressed the guests on behalf of the patients, appealed to the

families of the mentally ill “not to hide us just because we are mentally ill. Some parents are ashamed of their mentally ill children,” he added.

Cllr Richard Thandavhathu urged the community not to “push these people away. We observe this day because we want to show mentally ill and challenged people that we love and accept them in our houses and community.”

He also urged parents to stop abusing them and to stop using them as “sources of income”.

He emphasised that the grants for the patients “should be used in the way they were intended.”

By Elmon Tshikhudo

Angry Maniini pupils on the rampage Pastor George Ramatshimbila hands a Bible to a Grade 7 pupil at Manavhela Primary School.

By Elmon Tshikhudo

Municipal staff observe Wellness Day The annual employee wellness day at Thulamela Municipality was celebrated in style a fortnight ago, when more than 600 enthusiastic staff members, including senior managers, managers and general staff took to the road and walked a distance of five kilometres.

Clad in T-shirts, with some supporting messages written on them, they walked from the Hollywood Garage to the Indoor

Sport Centre. The mayor of Thulamela, Cllr Grace Mahosi, was among the first people to arrive at the starting point and she walked the full distance.

She said it was her municipality’s wish to see that all employees were healthy and able to execute their tasks diligently.

“This day is the recognition of the obvious fact that, as employees in an organization dedicated to providing quality services to

our clients, we are bound to face certain challenges that may not only affect us physically, but also psychologically.”

She also mentioned that their workplace was regarded as a cause of stress, discontent and burn-out. “It is our hope that the measures taken by the rationale of this event will neutralize and address concerns that hinder productivity in our workplace,” said Mahosi.

- Continues from p1 Incensed and angry pupils went on the rampage, barricading roads leading to the school and destroying property. The windscreen of a police vehicle was smashed during the mayhem.

The pupils temporarily dispersed but regrouped in the evening and went straight to the house of a member of the kitchen staff. The kids pelted the house with stones before setting it alight. Nothing was saved from the house.

The house of another member of the kitchen staff was also pelted with stones and windows were broken. “We do not want them here again. We hired them to look after our children, but they have turned out to be mon-

sters who want to wipe out our children. We do not want their services any longer,” said an angry villager. A community leader and local political activist, Mr Livhuwani Ligaraba, called for calmness, however.

The circumstances surrounding the deaths and the alleged poisoning are still sketchy, but Limpopo Mirror managed to talk to Ms Azwinndini Munzhedzi, an aunt of Rotshidzwa Nelukau.

“Rotshidzwa started vomiting at around 11:00 and we took him to the clinic. His condition deteriorated and an ambulance was summoned to transport him to the hospital. He was transferred to a hospital in Polokwane, where he died,” she said.

According to her, they asked

the boy what he had eaten and he told them that he had eaten some rice and fish at school.

“We just heard about the poisoning issue from pupils.

We are busy preparing for the funeral and we will just wait and see what the police find out,” she added.

Thohoyandou police spokesperson Major Mashudu Malelo said they were investigating charges of public violence. “So far, we have not arrested anybody and investigations are continuing. We will also talk to the families of the deceased to find out exactly what happened,” he added.

He said the situation was still tense, but the police were maintaining a visible presence.

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By Kaizer Nengovhela

Workers at Maila Conservation project demand payment associated indigenous knowledge.

According to the workers, the Indigenous Knowledge Systems of South Africa Trust (IKSSA) has failed to pay them their wages since September.

One of the employees, Ms Lydia Tshakhosi, said that it was a bitter pill to swallow when she discovered that she had not been paid. “Our contract states that we will be paid on the last day of every month. We are working hard, but the company treats us as if

we are beggars. We work hard for this money. We are not going back to work. We will only go back after they have paid us our money,” said Tshakhosi. She also appealed to the provincial government to intervene.

The CEO of the IKSSA Trust, Mrs Buyiswa Motloenya, said there were delays in the verification of invoices for work undertaken by the department. She promised, however, that the workers will be paid. She added that she was still waiting for the money

Workers picket to demand payment.

from the department. “The delay in paying my workers was a result of my dependency on my creditors, but we will be paying the workers when we get money,” she said.

Motloenya said that the project was progressing well. They have finalised the first phase of the environmental assessment. According to her, the project will be completed by November 2013.

The project consists of the establishment of a nursery, laboratory, guard house, medicinal plant garden, research centre, and fencing of the whole facility. There will be also male and female initiation schools at the project.

The medicinal plants are used to treat ailments such as coughs, headaches, fever, constipation, and high blood pressure.

On Tuesday, the workers handed a memorandum to Mr Mbilivhili Neluvhola, chairperson of the Vhembe Traditional Healers, on behalf of the CEO of the Trust, Mrs Busyiswa Motleonya. In the memorandum, the workers demand three months’ salary within 14 days working days.

In his response, Neluvhola said that he would pass on the workers’ grievances to the CEO.

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4 23 November 2012

By Kaizer Nengovhela

Angry taxi drivers close Eltivillas road Traffic came to a standstill a fortnight ago after the Makhado to Polokwane Taxi Association closed the Eltivillas road next to the taxi rank.

The members of the association demanded that the municipality should construct speed humps. They also demanded that buses and trucks be given another route. Mr Solomon Makananisa of the association said that they had met several times with Mr Mokiri of the local traffic department. “He promised us that they would address our grievances.

Since last year, they have not The executive members of the Makhado to Polokwane Taxi Association say that they need speed addressed our concerns. The humps. From left to right are Messrs Solomon Makananise, Kenneth Makhode, Muvhango municipality also failed to draw Thonga, Stanley Makananisa and Solomon Muofhe. lines in the parking are and we

have used our own money since 2010 to buy paint and draw our parking lines,” he added.

“We asked them to construct speed humps because the trucks and buses drive at high speed in the taxi rank, but the municipality didn’t listen.” He added that they had written many letters to the Makhado Municipality, pleading with them to fix the road and install speed bumps to reduce the speed of cars passing through the Eltivillas taxi rank.

The second letter was written in November 2010 after the association realised that the municipality was not replying to their first letter. The association has recently reported a number of

cases in which pedestrians were nearly knocked down by reckless drivers at the taxi rank. Some of the taxi association members said the municipality should take time to look around and monitor the situation at various taxi ranks.

Makhado Municipality spokesperson Mr Louis Bobodi said that the municipality would construct speed bumps and draw the parking lines in due course. He added that the municipality was going to renovate the streets going to the taxi rank before the end of November. Bobodi confirmed that the association had written letters to the municipality, but they were still “waiting for the budget.”

By Kaizer Nengovhela

Former Venda MP passes away A well-known community builder parishes throughout the country. He and member of parliament in the was dedicated to the development of former Republic of Venda, Mr the Lutheran Church, and in those Jamson Mugivhi (98), was laid to days he made himself available day rest at the Ha-Mutsha cemetery and night to all who needed him,” on Saturday. she said.

He passed away on 8 November afHe is survived by his wife and was ter a long illness. Mr Mugivhi worked blessed with 14 children, 39 grandas a teacher from 1936 at different children and great-grandchildren. schools around Venda, including Siloam Primary and the Levubu Industrial School. He was a member of the Transvaal African Teachers’ Association (TATA), which was banned in the early 1950s. He was also member of the Lutheran Church.

During his funeral, Mugivhi was described as a pioneer, a born leader and a man of vision. He was a role model to many.

According to his daughter, Ms Erica Mugivhi Matodzi, he was a solemn and restrained person and very dignified.”For many A member of parliament in the former Republic years, he served self- of Venda, Mr Jamson Mugivhi (98), was laid to lessly and faithfully in rest last Saturday.

By Tshifhiwa Mukwevho

Criminals target local lodges The Makhado police are warning hotel and lodge operators around town and in the surrounding areas to be aware of people who intend staying at such establishments with a view to not paying the next day.

This comes after the police station had received reports of several cases where clients sneaked away from lodges or hotels without paying for the services rendered to them.

According to the police spokesperson, Capt Maano Sadiki, indications are that these people take valuable items such as curtains, towels and TV sets and sneak away. “In such cases, it is usually difficult to trace

the suspects, since real names are seldom given,” Sadiki said. Meanwhile, the police are also concerned about what appears to be a syndicate, where thieves target pensioners and lure them to the bank to withdraw their money. These people claim to be agents from certain departments, who have been sent to collect some money or else help the unsuspecting target.

“We request next-of-kin to assist the elderly, so that this kind of crime is stopped from spreading,” he said.

Sadiki requests members of the community who might happen to meet people who offer them such help to contact the nearest police station.

By Mashudu Netsianda

Mother and daughter drown A heroic attempt by a mother from Mwenezi outside Beit Bridge to save her child ended in a double tragedy. The woman had jumped into a flooded river in a desperate act to save her little girl, who had been swept away.

Ms Master Mafa (35) of Mwenezi village drowned after the teeming river had washed away her eight-

year-old daughter while Mafa was washing clothes.

Villagers teamed up and managed to retrieve Mafa’s body and that of her daughter, Happiness Wachi, who had slipped in the flooded Matimbe River.

Police spokesperson Insp Peter Zhanero confirmed the incident, which occurred last Friday morning.

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6 23 November 2012

By Elmon Tshikhudo

Fighting spreads between ANC factions as the Mangaung conference looms As the race to the ANC electoral congress in Mangaung heats up, incidents of violence among members of the ruling party seem to be a daily occurrence, with many reported

countrywide.

Vhembe was not spared either.

A nasty incident took place at Malamulele when members who disagreed on the preferred candidates in Mangaung physically

settled the score. This has led the ANC leadership in Vhembe to appeal for calmness.

The call follows the appearance of its members in the magistrate’s court on charges of

assault.

A scuffle at the Winston Zinjiva branch over the branch nominations to the Mangaung conference led to charges and counter-charges against members. A member of the Vhembe regional executive, Ms Frieda Nkondo, who is the principal at Mdanisi Primary School, laid a charge of assault against Mr Ronny Hlungwani, principal of Shigombe Primary, well-known businesswoman Ms Avhashoni Hlungwani, Malgas Mahange and Ms Gloria Shitlhelani, also a school principal.

Charges against the last three were later withdrawn.

Hlungwani, a senior Cosatu leader and leading activist for the Jacob Zuma-group, has also laid counter-charges of assault against Nkondo, sparking a belief by members of the community that this is just a political fight A leader, Mr Ronnie Hlungwani, is lifted high by supporters during his appearance in the over Mangaung.

Malamulele Magistrate’s Court.

The regional secretary, Mr

Khathu Netshifhefhe, said ANC members knew that any dispute that happened at an ANC meeting must be resolved by the ANC. “We will contact all the comrades and request them to refer their dispute to the ANC,” said Netshifhefhe.

The branch named after the late announcer of the ANC’s Radio Freedom, Mr Winston Zinziva Nkondo, has nominated Jacob Zuma for a second term as ANC president. Three Zuma supporters, including Chairman Lazarus Baloyi, were chosen as delegates to carry the branch’s mandate.

Meanwhile, there are allegations that problems surfaced during the branch’s general meeting to elect delegates, when supporters of Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe, who were outnumbered, allegedly turned people away from the meeting, so the meeting could not form a quorum.

Both Hlungwani and Nkondo appeared in court before Magistrate Norman Maluleke before their cases were postponed.

Leaders from the various ANC formations in Vhembe packed the little court room, forcing others to wait outside to hear the court’s verdict.

Addressing the supporters during an adjournment, branch chairperson Mr Lazarus Baloyi said the new trend of hauling each other before the courts was foreign to the ANC. “We know that if there are misunderstandings, internal ANC processes should be followed.

Taking each other to court is foreign to us and we have come to realise that those who are doing that are not familiar with ANC policies. They should just seek advice from senior comrades on how things are run in the ANC,” he said.

The two cases have been postponed to 7 December.

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By Tshifhiwa Mukwevho

Lovely Tendy to start her own charity she says that she saw the assignment of a charity project as a gateway to her dream of initiating a charity organisation, called Sacred Star. “My purpose of working with Takalani Children’s home is to help meet some of the home’s basic needs,” she speaks.

A number of businesses and some individuals responded to her call of donations. Hayani Guest House and Caterers, Dr Brian Tshivhase, Lufuno Seabe and Ntaka Tshifaro assisted in various ways.

“I managed to collect several bags of clothes and MMS restaurant dished out a great lunch for all the children,” she says.

The soft-spoken Tendani says she plans on working hard in her project and all other projects for Miss Limpopo. “I strongly believe that children In the middle row, a Miss Limpopo finalist Tendani “Tendy” Mutshembele (22) is holding one are sacred and innocent. They should be protected of the children at Takalani Children´s Home. On Tendy´s right is Mrs Rosina Tshikovhele of the and cared for,” she concludes.

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It took a 22-year-old emerging model a couple of days to seek out sponsors for her wish to donate products to a home-based care centre in the Nzhelele area.

Young and beautiful Tendani “Tendy” Mutshembele is a finalist in the Miss Limpopo 2012 competition. She secured donors for toiletries, food, clothes, boxes of toys and sanitary pads, school bags, and bed sheets. She then handed all these products as gifts to the little ones at the Takalani Children’s Home, at Siloam in Nzhelele, on Monday afternoon.

The centre is home to more than 50 children from vulnerable backgrounds, who have been abandoned, orphaned, neglected and abused. It was founded in 1988.

“Tendani is a lovely young woman who also loves other people,” says the chairperson of the Takalani Children’s Home, Mr Eric Netshivhulana.

“She seems to have an optimistic foresight, and when she moves among the children, you can tell that children are dear to her.”

Tendani is the only finalist from the Vhembe district in the top 10 of the Miss Limpopo 2012 competition. The Ha-Radali-born maiden attributes her stable character to her passion and love for giving to the community. She attended Gondeni Primary and Tshivhase Secondary School.

“Miss Limpopo is about working with the community through charity projects,” she says confidently. “It plants back hope among the needy and underprivileged. Due to this, all the finalists were assigned to create charity projects.”

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8 23 November 2012 Spekko Rice women’s outreach

“Doors are open for women to compete” Members of different stokvels around Vhembe attended the second Spekko Rice women’s empowerment outreach that was held at the Northgate Lodge last Saturday.

Well-known SABC2 Muvhango actor Maumela Mahuwa (known as Vho-Susan, wife of the chief) was the guest speaker of the day. Her theme was self-empowerment, self-respect and women’s rights in the household and marriage. “It is crucial that we celebrate the significant roles played by women as mothers and sisters as they have been oppressed for generations,” Mahuwa said.

She mentioned that women were not allowed to participate in certain responsibilities and that certain jobs were reserved for men. “That doesn’t mean that women did not possess the capabilities and qualifications for those jobs. The doors are now open for all women to compete with men,” she said.

According to her, in the past, men were regarded as the ones who determined the boundaries.”

Presently, only the sky is the limit,” she said. She added that all women must participate actively in Photographed during the event are, from left to right, Ms Busi Skenjana (Phala Phala FM all activities.

She also encouraged the unemployed compresenter), Ms Lutendo Tshisikule, Ms Portia Munonde (overall winner) and Cllr Dzawe munity members to do something for themselves.

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Ms Margaret Mufamadi of Mpheni said women should learn about stokvels and start their own.

“We plan ahead and the groceries we get really take us a long way. They can sometimes last for a year,” she said. “It is better than begging for money from someone, or just waiting for your husband to bring food home. We are glad that we are now able to help our husbands in taking care of the expenses at home,” she said.

She said it was important that all the members must trust each other, “because we started the club to empower ourselves, so that we can defeat poverty”. Mufamadi said attending the workshop was of great benefit to her. “We have little experience in stokvels as an investment vehicle, but through the workshop, we can change our and others’ lives for the better,” she said.

“We need to take it upon our own shoulders to make our lives better, because there is no one who will fight for us,” said stokvel expert Ms Busi Skenjana.

She advised those present that they should always distance themselves from the sin of breaking up other people’s relationships. She said that when a woman cried that her marriage was growing sour, it was frequently because of another woman.

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The women from different stokvels won prizes during the event. The winners are (from left to right, at the back) Mesdames Tonny Manavhela, Margaret Mufamadi, Mariam Mulevhu, Grace Manavhela and Matodzi Maphaha. In front are Mesdames Buhle Mjiyakho, Tshifhiwa Nelwamondo and Takalani Musekene.

By Mashudu Netsianda

Teacher flees after allegedly sexually abusing 13-year-old The police in Beit Bridge have launched a manhunt for a 37-yearold local teacher at Toporo Primary School outside the border town, who fled after allegedly sexually abusing a 13-year-old pupil on three different occasions.

Police spokesperson Chief Supt Lawrence Chinhengo said they had since started with investigations into the matter. “Our preliminary investigations indicate that between 15 August and 22 October, the suspect would summon the girl to his office, during which time he would then coax her into having sex with him before giving her between R5 and R10 to silence her,” he said.

Chinhengo said the suspect would also invite the girl to his house on the pretext that he wanted her to do household chores before later per-

suading her into having sex with him.

The matter came to light on 22 October, soon after the suspect had had sexual intercourse with the victim at his house.

“On 22 October, the victim was spotted by her classmates when coming from the suspect’s house. They noticed that she behaved in an unusual manner, prompting them to quiz her.

She then revealed everything to her friends, who in turn alerted the girl’s mother, and a report was made to the police,” Chinhengo said.

The suspect got wind that the police were looking for him and disappeared from the school. It is suspected that he could have fled into South Africa.

“We are appealing to anyone with information that could lead to his arrest to inform us or visit any nearest police station,” he said.

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10 23 November 2012

By Tshifhiwa Mukwevho

Farmers must adhere to weather warnings The Department of Agriculture in Limpopo is advising crop and livestock farmers to adhere to the regular early warnings issued in order to take precautionary measures to protect the livestock and crops from hail and thunderstorm damage.

The department says that the province at large is currently experiencing widespread early rains, which are accompanied by hazards such as hail, gale-force winds, thunderstorms and extremely cold weather conditions in most of the municipalities.

Even though there might be some kind of relief to the farmers in terms of surface water availability, more time and follow-up rains are needed for grazing conditions to recover.

There has been a scarcity of rain in the previous seasons and, according to the acting head of communications for the Limpopo Department of Agriculture, Ms Mashudu Mabata, prolonged drought conditions had brought hardship to the Three ladies use hand-held hoes to plough the field at Nwaxinyamani. From left to right are agricultural sector. This has since threatened food Mesdames Maria Makhubele, Selinah Khosa and Rilisa Namuchu. security, agricultural sustainability and economic

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development. Livestock mortality is also currently high in drought-stricken areas as livestock are weak, lean and vulnerable. “Farmers are therefore advised to put livestock in a shelter to protect them to survive the cold and wet weather conditions,” said Mabata. “Failure to do so might result in an increased livestock mortality rate.”

Meanwhile, community members in the villages have responded warmly to the recent rains by taking hand-held hoes and starting to plough. One such community is Nwaxinyamani near Elim, where Limpopo Mirror managed to photograph three ladies busy ploughing. “When it doesn’t rain, it’s a challenge to us,” said Mrs Selinah Khosa (66). “I’ve never used mealie meal from the shop in my life.

Most of us here depend on rain for growing crops.”

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23 November 2012 11 Mr Victor Mulaudzi, a local teacher and guest speaker during the “graduation” of Grade R pupils and farewell function for the Grade 7 pupils of Mphagane Primary School, advised parents to involve themselves actively in the future of their children. The event took place a fortnight ago.

Mulaudzi warned the young pupils that they would only achieve their dreams if they stayed away from all forms of drugs abuse and sex before wedlock. He urged the teachers to work very hard. He added that parents should make sure that the pupils did their school work during their free time at home instead of spending all that time having fun. The principal of Mphagane, Mr Shumani Mudau, said the main purpose of the event was to motivate pupils to learn hard. According to Mudau they were impressed by the commitment shown by the pupils. Photographed during the farewell function were Principal Shumani Mudau, Tsiko Mashamba and Sedzani Thapati (cleanest pupils), Cllr Molly Mutele and Vhamusanda Vho-Gravith Mashau.

By Elmon Tshikhudo

Local praise singer bounces back After an absence of three years from the music industry, praise singer and musician Lutendo Mathobo, better known as Masimbe, made a comeback this month.

He initially who rose to prominence through albums like Ambani nga Tshivenda, with the hit song Galaha Mavhongwe, recorded during the world soccer

spectacular that was held in this country in 2010.

Last week he unleashed a massive bomb, Marikana, which, by the look of things, will rock the country during the festive season.

The album is a collaboratory work of the praise singer, wellknown Tshivenda music maestro Christopher Mathogo and youngsters Mapcity, who are rappers.

The result is something that has never been heard in this part of the world and is bound to bring about a revolution in the music industry.

“I have always yearned to do collaborations with other artists.

I have been listening to the music of Mathogo and fell in love with his guitar playing. When he gave the nod that we would work together, I was thrilled.

Here it is, and the results are there for everyone to judge,” said Masimbe.

The 10-track al bum will be officially launched during a live performance at Ha-Mavhele in Pretoria on 8 December.

On the same day, he is scheduled to be the guest in a traditional music programme on Phalaphala FM. The album is available at Dakota in Thohoyandou and at Mbengis Record Bar in Makhado (Louis Trichardt).

Those who find it difficult to get copies of the CD or want to book him for gigs can call MaPraise singer Masimbe, who has made a major comeback. simbe at 082 715 2589.

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By Silas Nduvheni

Early Christmas for vulnerable children Christmas came early for the vulnerable children from the Londanani Home-Based Care Centre at the Christian Worship Centre (CWC) in Shayandima on Saturday, when the church and donors gave them a Christmas party and some gifts.

Londanani, meaning “take care of each other”, is a charity organisation formed in 1998 and is the brainchild of Apostle Ramudzuli

Lehangwa. He described his calling as not only to preach the Word of God, but also to take care of vulnerable children.

According to him, his charity is taking care of more than 130 children. Some of them are orphans, while some of the children are heading families.

The organization also teaches the children life skills, provides school educational support and food provision.

One of the poor and vulnerable children who is getting care from Londanani, Rembuluwani Ndou, described the caring, love and devotion of Apostle Lehangwa and his team as extremely valuable to them.

The organisation started to take care of her in 2006, when Ndou (21), was in Grade 11. She is now a student at the Vhembe FET College, studying engineering and boiler making.

Children from Londanani Home receive gifts from Apostle Ramudzuli Lehangwa (far left) during a Christmas Party, while Pastor Catherine Lehangwa (far right) looks on.

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14 23 November 2012

By Frank Mavhungu

Four lifetime achievement awards during Tshima In one of the highlights of the Phalaphala FM Tshivenda Music Awards (Tshima) ceremony, lifetime achiever awards were presented to Irene Mawela, Dan Tshanda, Paul Mulaudzi and the late Mr Christopher Mukwevho. Mukwevho is the founder-member of the now-defunct group, Thrilling Artists.

The event took place in the Thohoyandou Town Hall on Saturday evening.

One of the oldest Venda traditional music bands, Adziambei Band, received the Song of the Year award for Nwana o ngalangala. Although the album in which Nwana o ngalangala features was released more than a year ago, the demand for the album is still growing.

The band was presented with a cash prize of R10 000, a Vodacom Internet connection kit to the value of R10 000 and a trophy.

The best Tshivenda Gospel award was presented to Mr Lufuno Dagada, while well-known local reggae music icon Colbert Mukwevho took home the best reggae music award. Joseph Mbiza, or Zozo as he is widely known, was the winner in the best tshingondo music category.

Naledzani Netshirembe was presented with the Best Tshivenda Traditional Music award, while Mizo won the Best Tshivenda Hip-hop Music award.

The winner in the best Tshivenda Tshingondo category, Zozo, and his The highly talented Malondolo and Mrs David wife.

Mmbi won the best Tshivenda Afropop and the Newcomer of the Year awards respectively.

All the winners in the various categories were presented with cash prizes of R10 000 and trophies.

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Veteran singer, Irene Mawela, received the lifetime achievement award.

By Mashudu Netsianda

Two children burn to death Two siblings from Gangezi village outside Beit Bridge were burnt to death after the bedroom hut they were sleeping in caught fire.

Police spokesperson Sgt Loveness Mangena said the incident occurred on Thursday at around 23:00. “Our preliminary investigations indicate that the two children were sleeping in the bedroom hut, together with two other female adults. The hut caught fire and subsequently burnt the two children to death.”

According to her, the two women managed to escape unhurt, leaving the two minors at the mercy of the

inferno.

Neighbours tried to rescue the victims from the raging fire but they failed to do so, with some of them sustaining serious burns. They were taken to hospital, where their condition is reported as critical.

The deceased were identified as Ntombizandile Mathobela (2) and Sithithibelo Mathobela (6).

Mangena said they were still investigating the exact circumstances surrounding the incident. “We are yet to ascertain the exact cause of the fire, although we suspect it could have started from a candle that was left burning.”

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Alleged thief shot in his legs An alleged thief lies in hospital after sustaining severe injuries during a business burglary incident, where a local businessman allegedly fired three shots at him at Dzanani Migavhini in Nzhelele.

Mulalo Mmbidi (24) is alleged to have been shot in the legs when he was attempting to break into a local spaza shop at around 02:55, a fortnight ago.

According to the police statement, the spaza shop owner, Mr Freddy Tshivhase, was sleeping inside his spaza shop when he was awakened by unfamiliar sounds around his yard. He came closer to the main door to investigate and saw a male figure walking

softly towards the door of the spaza shop. The suspect started removing the iron sheet on the security door and cut the padlock.

The business man then fired three shots at the base of the front door, said the police. When he opened the door to see what was happening to his property, he found the suspect lying on the ground, clutching an empty black bag in one hand.

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By Silas Nduvheni

Principal retires after 38 years of service Communities and pupils from Matangari Primary School outside Mutale were urged to take the teaching career as a “noble profession,” because all professional jobs start with teaching.

“We must honour our gallant teachers who contribute to the upliftment of education in our communities,” said Mudaswali Circuit Manager Mr Lennox Nemukula. He was speaking during the farewell function of the principal of Matangari Primary School, Mr Mmbam-

badzeni Daba, on Friday. Daba retired after 38 years in teaching.

Nemukula said some teachers had gone the extra mile in their teaching profession, dedicating their life and skills to rural communities.

Mr Daba started teaching in 1974 at Matangari Primary, and retired from teaching at the end of October.

According to Daba, working as a teacher during the 70s was difficult because pupils did not understand the impor-

tance of education in the future.

“We used to go to villages and encourage pupils to come to school,” said Daba.

One of the pupils who was taught by Daba during the 70’s, Mr Michael Chauke, described his principal as a selfless person who contributed much in encouraging learners to take education seriously. Chauke, a teacher at Khangale Secondary School near Mutale, said Daba was “our mentor, educator and father, who always assisted poor learners”.

In the photo are (from left to right) Mr Freddy Tshivhengwa (Vhembe District Municipality), Cllr Tshitereke Matibe, Mr Lazarus Ncongwane, Cllr David Mutavhatsindi and Mr Thilivhali Ralulimi (Makhado Municipality).

By Tshifhiwa Mukwevho

KSCC donates level indicator for reservoir

Retired principal Mr Mmbambadzeni Daba (left), photographed with the acting principal, Mr Jonathan Netshapapame, and the Mudaswali circuit manager, Mr Lennox Nemukula.

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The Kutama-Sinthumule Correctional Centre (KSCC) donated a water-level indicator to the Mowkop water reservoir in Makhado last Wednesday.

Mowkop currently provides water to a large part of town. The level indicator will indicate the available capacity of water in the reservoir, so that the municipality will be able to manage the rationing of water to the entire community without many difficulties.

The executive mayor of Vhembe District Municipality, Cllr Tshitereke Matibe, welcomed the donation.

He said that the Vhembe district had the highest population

in the province, and the more the area was growing, the scarcer water became.

“Let’s put our hands together to make sure that we serve and support our communities when it comes to issues of service delivery,” Matibe said. “The municipality can’t do it alone.

We need communal efforts to solve the water problem in our district. We appreciate the South African Custodial Management’s efforts towards solving the water problem.”

The prison director, Mr Lazarus Ncongwane, said that the prison was a large community in itself and housed 3 024 sen-

tenced offenders and had about 550 staff members. “Offenders are sentenced to imprisonment to protect the community,” Ncongwane said.

“The water problem is a nightmare to me as prison director, because offenders cannot go around town looking for water.”

The level indicator had cost R11 000. Meanwhile, the KSCC had spent at least R30 000, in 2011 alone, in assisting the municipality to restore the water supply to the reservoir or to the prison. “We take an approach of being part of the solution rather than a problem,” Ncongwane added.

Shop 15, Hubyeni Shopping Centre, Elim, Limpopo Tel: 015 556 3356 Fax: 015 556 3353 TRADING HOURS: Mon-Sat: 05h00 - 19h00 Sun/PH: 06h00 - 19h00 The jubilant learners of Djunane Primary School pose with their first prize, a cheque of R10 000.

Elim Superspar uplifts the community by giving back to deserving schools Four primary schools from around Elim are sharing R20 000 from Elim Super Spar as winners of the Elim Super Spar Omo School Challenge.

Djunanae Primary School received R10 000 as the winners.

The second prize of R5 000 went to Nkhensa Primary, while the third and fourth prizes of R2 500 each were won by Hlalelani and Mariadze Primary Schools. The presentations took place at Elim on Thursday.

Mr Geoffrey Musandiwa, assistant manager of Elim Super Spar, said the donation was “a thank you to the community around Elim, who have supported the store from the first.” He added that it was the company’s social responsibility to support

local education “and we will continue doing this when- and wherever possible.”

He said all members of staff at the company had put aside some money every month to use to empower communities of their choice in the form of projects. “I now encourage you to befriend our business advisors, present your business plans and you might be the lucky ones,” he added.

“We are doing this out of compassion, for love of our local brothers and sisters. We know the harsh conditions most locals live in and we cannot just look and pretend all is well. We will continue identifying needy communities and assisting where possible,” he added. He further stated that they had been assist-

ing many communities and were following the command of the Bible that those who are blessed should help others. “We want a long-lasting relationship with this community,” he added.

In response, the principal of Djunane Primary School in Waterval, Mr Steven Mabunda, said the school was still faced with many challenges in terms of resources. “This is a no-feepaying school, but we still lack many things here. What Spar has done for us here is a forecast of good things to come this year. We are very thankful for the donation.”

Mabunda said that the donation would make a much-needed difference for the children. “We are very grateful for what these people have done for us,” he added.

Nkhensa pupils and teachers were surprised when staff members of Elim Super Spar visited them and presented them with the second prize of R5 000.

Pupils and teachers of Hlalelani Primary School, photographed with the cheque of R2 500.

The teachers and a few pupils of Mariadze Primary School pose with a cheque of R2 500.

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Senior officials of the store, Messrs Marinus Venter and Livingstone Simango (left), are being welcomed to the store by the manager, Mr Oliver Rathogwa, during the The energetic and friendly staff who welcome you as you official opening. enter the store. They are ready to answer any query that a customer might have concerning the merchandise that is being sold there. They are sandwiched between the regional manager of the store, Mr Marinus Venter (left) and the director of the store, Mr Livingstone Simango (right).

They say the early bird catches the worm. The Tshikovhi family were the first customers to arrive at the shop. After doing some purchases, they were photographed by the director of the store, Mr Livingstone Simango, and the regional manager, Mr Marinus Venter.

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The store is situated along the Punda Maria road, next to TJ Supa Quick Tyres in Muledane, and was officially opened to the public on Friday.

The store, which was scheduled to open its doors to the public at 08:00, opened a bit earlier as the crowds who had gathered early for the huge opening specials were getting impatient.

Clad in their green T-shirts, the ever smiling staff members were ready to assist the crowd that had gathered to make their purchases. The first 100 customers to enter the store received good-quality shirts.

The director of the store, Mr Livingstone Simango, a man with vast experience in the industry, was also on hand to give expert

advice.

The store was officially opened by the regional manager of Polokwane, Jane Furse, Giyani and Musina, Mr Marinus Venter.

He added that the opening of the store was prompted by the demand from locals for a shop that could give them quality products at affordable prices and was within their reach.

“We are part of the Italtile group, which sells a unique and wide range of tiles and other products that are imported from China. We are bringing tiles to people who previously did not have the chance to beautify their homes. We are also more of an entry shop, with our prices very low. We are going to roll out all over the country, making sure that all have easy access to our shops. We will soon be embarking on an expansion programme and we will have a shop in each of the towns. Our communities are going to benefit a lot,” said Venter.

“We are bringing service to the doorsteps of our clients. There is no need to travel long distances to purchase goods and this will mean a lot of savings in terms of transport. Our prices are very low and with a wide range of tiles, cornice, baths, paints, taps and tubs, our clients will have almost everything they want to beautify their homes,” said Simango.

He said besides the low prices and easy access, they had created employment for eight permanent employees who would be able to provide for their families from now on. “We are also empowering the local community as some will come and have part-time jobs during peak periods. We also have reliable people waiting to transport any purchase, no matter how big, to any destination.

Do not look any further; we are here to serve you,” said Simango.

People had come from all over and were very excited about the new shop and everything it has to offer.

LIMPOPO MIRROR

18 23 November 2012

By Kaizer Nengovhela

New Rabali Stadium officially opened A large number of dignitaries, which included political, sports and businesspeople, attended the official opening of the renovated Rabali Stadium on Saturday.

Among the dignitaries were Mr Kirsten Nematandani, Safa president, Mrs Charlotte Thabang-Mampane, CEO of the Lottery Board Prof Alfred Nevhutanda, Vhembe executive mayor Tshitereke Matibe and the mayor of the Makhado Municipality, Cllr David Mutavhatsindi.

The project started last year after the Lottery Board approved funds to renovate the stadium

and fill it with artificial turf.

Prof Nevhutanda said that the Lottery Board was already instrumental in the construction of 27 artificial turf stadia around South Africa. He mentioned that in each of the nine provinces, they had already spent R 21 million on the creation of turf stadia. According to him, the different stadia will create a lasting legacy in the different communities. He also emphasised that the Lottery Board supports sports and community development projects.

Mr Nematandani applauded the Lottery Board for what it had done for the development

of sport. “These facilities will help to take the children off the streets and bring them to the sporting fields. This will also help to prevent our children from taking part in substance abuse and criminal activities,” he added.

He acknowledged that there were serious challenges in relation to sporting infrastructure in the province. “We do not have enough playing fields and indoor sporting facilities. Despite all this, we are happy that the province continues to produce professional sports personalities who put us on the world map,” he said.

Mashudu Mashapha of United (left) and Advice Muketana of Zero Fake chase the outgoing ball.

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Photographed at the new turf at Rabali Stadium are, from left to right, Messrs Max Managa and Peter Rabali, Prof Alfred Nevhutanda (chairperson of Lottery board), Safa president Kirsten Nematandani, Vhembe district mayor Cllr Tshitereke Matibe and Makhado mayor Cllr David Mutavhatsindi.

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LEGALS NOTICE GIYANI AMENDMENT SCHEME NOTICE OF THE APPLICATION FOR THE AMENDMENT OF A TOWN PLANNING SCHEME IN TERMS OF SECTION 56(I)(b)(I) OF THE TOWN PLANNING AND TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE , 1986 (ORDINANCE 15 OF 1986).

We Tshidi Gudlhuza Planners and Associates, being the authorized agent of the owner of a property in Giyani Town Section E , next to Harvest Time Church and Nyangani Air Conditioning cc hereby give notice in terms of section 56(i)(b)(i) of the Town Planning and Township Ordinance,1986 (Ordinance 15 of 1986) that we have applied to the Greater Giyani Municipality for the amendment of the Greater Giyani Land-Use Management Scheme of 2009 by rezoning the property described above from “ Agricultural” to “Residential 3”. Particulars of these applications will lie for inspection during normal office hours at the Office of the Municipal Manager, Greater Giyani Municipality, Giyani Civic Centre, Main Road BA 59, opposite Old Khensani Hospital, for a period of 28 days from 23 November 2012 . Objections to or representation in respect of the application must be lodged with or made in writing to the Municipal Manager at above mentioned address or at Private Bag x9559, Giyani O826, Address of agent: 2339 Midmanor Estates, Noordwyk X47, Midrand, 1687, 076 811 9982.

KENNISGEWING GIYANI - WYSIGINGSKEMA KENNISGEWING VAN DIE AANSOEK OM DIE WYSIGING VAN N DORPSBEPLANNINGSKEMA INGEVOLGE ARTIKEL 56 (I) (b) (i) VAN DIE ORDONNANSIE OP DORPSBEPLANNING EN DORPE, 1986 (ORDONNANSIE 15 VAN 1986).

Ons Tshidi Gudlhuza Planners and Associates, synde die gemagtigde agent van die eienaar van ‘n eiendom in Giyani Town Afdeling E, volgende Tyd Kerk te oes en Nyangani Air Conditioning cc gee hiermee kennis in terme van artikel 56 (i) (b) (i)van die Ordonnansie op Dorpsbeplanning en Dorpe, 1986 (Ordonnansie 15 van 1986), kennis dat

ons by die Groter Giyani Munisipaliteit, aansoek gedoen het vir die wysiging van die Groter Giyani Land Use Management Scheme van 2009 deur die hersonering van die eiendom hierbo beskryf, vanaf “Landbou” na “Residensieel 3 “.Besonderhede van hierdie aansoek le ter insae gedurende gewone kantoorure by die kantoor van die Munisipale Bestuurder, Groter Giyani Munisipaliteit, Giyani Burgersentrum, Hoofweg BA 59, teenoorgestelde Ou Khensani Hospitaal, vir ‘n tydperk van 28 dae vanaf 23 November 2012.

Besware teen of vertoe ten opsigte van die aansoek moet ingedien word of vertoe skriftelik by of tot die Munisipale Bestuurder by bogenoemde adres of by Privaatsak X9559, Giyani O826, Adres van agent: 2339 Midmanor Estates, Noordwyk X47, Midrand, 1687, 076 811 9982 NOTICE TO LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNT LYING FOR INSPECTION Persuant to the provisions of section 35 (5) of Act 66 of 1965, notice is hereby given that the first and final liquidation and distribution account in the estate of the late Thivhonali Phineas Mulaudzi, Identity no.

5001016053087 who died on the 2012/06/28, is lying for inspection at the offices of the Master of High Court, Limpopo High Court and the Magistrate’s Office, Thohoyandou for a period of 21 days as from the date of publication hereof.

Estate no. 1549/2012.ANTON RAMAANO ATTORNEYS, Attorneys for Executrix, Thohoyandou P. West, House no. 902, CNR University & Mphephu Drive, Opposite to Khoroni Hotel / Venda Plaza, P.O. Box 2246, Thohoyandou, 0950, Tel: (015) 962 2232 / 2236 Fax: (015) 962 5009 REF: AR/KM/ES080 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS (SECTION 29) Estate Late:Namadzavho Petros Vele, I.D. No: 4301155567082, who died on 02/11/2012. Masters reference number: 2532/2012, Creditors and debtors are hereby called upon to submit their claims and to pay their debts within 30 (thirty) days as from date on this advertisement. Executor, Anton Ramaano Attorneys, House No. 902, Cnr University Road & Mphephu Drive, Oposite Khoroni Hotel / Venda Plaza, P.O. Box 2246, Thohoyandou, 0950, Tel: 015 962 2232/2236, Fax: 015 962 5009, E-mail: anton@ramaanoattorneys.co.za, REF: AR/KM/ ES.084 IN THE HIGH COURT OF LIMPOPO HELD AT THOHOYANDOU Case number: 938/2009 In the matter between: Mamidze, Thindandavha Reckson Plaintiff and Maringa, Mangalani Eunice Defendant NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION IN COMPLIANCE with

the judgement of the High Court and the warrant of execution served on the 7th day of November 2012, the undermentioned goods will be sold in execution on Friday the 7th day of December 2012 at 11h00 at the offices of the DEPUTY SHERIFF of the High Court, Limpopo at Sheriff’s Storeroom Thohoyadou Industrial Area, to the highest cashbidder without warranties or representations. Defendant’s Rights, Title and Interest in and to: 1 x White MercedesBenz Motor Vehicle, Registration Number: BGH 45 L, Terms of sale: Strictly Cash. If VAT is payable, it will be payable by the purchaser. Signed at THOHOYANDOU on this 12th day of November 2012.

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EPHUS, Identity number: 3705275026087.Magistrate’s Office: Musina Limpopo Province, Master’s office: THOHOYANDOU, DEON RETIEF 10 Limpopo Avenue,P.O. Box 356, Musina, 0900, Tel: 015 534 0720 DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT PLANNING, MAKHADO LAND USE SCHEME, 2009 I, Mphaphuli Takalani Annah being the occupant of the property mentioned below, hereby give notice that i have applied in terms of clause 22 of the Makhado Land Use Scheme, 2009 for the written consent of Erf 1657 situated at Number 23 Tshirululuni Street for the purpose of erecting an additional dwelling unit.

The current zoning of the property is “Residential 1” with primary right of one dwelling unit and additional dwelling unit as Secondary right in terms

of the above mentioned clause. Any person / representative having an objection must do so in writing to both the Municipal Manager to Private Bag X2596, Makhado, 0920 and the undersigned within 28 days from the 16th November 2012. Particulars of Applicant, Mphaphuli Takalani Annah, 23 Tshirululuni Street, Makhado, 0920, Cell: 076 779 0856

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The University of Venda requires the service of a professional photographer who will provide secondary support by taking high quality photographs during events both on and off campus. Interested service providers should submit proposals. The successful service provider will have sound knowledge of taking and transmitting digital photos as well as knowledge of press photography. The service provider will also be required to create an accurate database of all the photographs. The successful service provider will enter into a contract with the University.

Proposals must be submitted to Ms Fulufhelo Nonge at Office no.31, Main Administration Building or an e-mail can be sent to fulufhelo.nonge@univen.ac.za. Proposals can also be delivered by Courier Service.

Proposals must be submitted on or before 11 January 2013 at 12h00.

Enquiries can be directed to Mr. Takalani Dzaga, Director Communications and Marketing at 015 9628670 or an e-mail can be sent to takalani.dzaqa@univen.ac.za or at Private X5050, Thohoyandou, 0950, or Corner main and University Road, Main Administration Building, First Floor, Office No. 31.

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MUSINA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY TeNder INvITATION Tender No. 23/2012

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Closing Date 4 December 2012 at 11:00

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Musina Local Municipality shall adjudicate Tenders in accordance with the Supply Chain Management Policy and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework, Act 5/2000.

Tender documents containing the Conditions of Tender will be available from the Cashier, Musina Civic Centre, Irwinstreet, upon a non-refundable payment of R250.00.

The Council also reserves the right to negotiate further conditions and requirements with the successful Tenderer.

The Musina Local Municipality is not compelled to accept the lowest or any quotation.

No late, faxed or telephonic bids will be accepted. Tenders will remain valid for 90 (ninety) days.

The completed Tender documents, fully priced and signed must be sealed in an envelope marked with the “Tender number and name” and must be deposited in the Tender box at the reception of the Civic Centre, Irwinstreet, not later than the closing date and time.

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LIMPOPO MIRROR

20 23 November 2012

By Mashudu Netsianda

DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL RESOURCES

Boy (11) buried alive in pit An 11-year-old boy from Lupani village outside Beit Bridge died after a pit he and his two friends had dug on a river bank collapsed and he was buried alive.

The police spokesperson, Sgt Loveness Mangena, confirmed the incident, which occurred on Saturday at around 10:00 at the Dakiwe area of Lupani village.

The boy and his friends, aged 8 and 10 years, decided to dig a pit on the banks of the Shangani River.

“When the pit was one metre deep and one metre wide, the victim and his friends started playing inside. The loose sand around the pit collapsed on them and one boy managed to escape, while the victim was trapped by the sand,” she said.

Mangena said the other two boys then went home and alerted local elders and the police.

She said they suspected no foul play and the boy’s body was taken to a local mortuary.

INVITATION TO REGISTER AS A SUPPLIER ON THE DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL RESOURCES’ SUPPLIER DATABASE The Department is currently updating its supplier database in order to give all potential suppliers an equal opportunity. We therefore request suppliers of goods and services to register on the Departmental Database.

Suppliers registered with the Department need to re-register as a result of the introduction of Broad - Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) status level certificates.

Registration forms are available on request from Head Office and all Regional Offices of the DMR or by visiting our website: www.dmr.gov.za Physical Address: The Department of Mineral Resources, Trevenna Campus, 70 Mentjies Street, Corner Meintjies and Schoeman Streets, Arcadia, 0007.

Postal Address: The Department of Mineral Resources, Private Bag X59, Arcadia, 0002.

Registration forms are available at the following Regional Offices: Regional Office:

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For further enquiries, please contact: Mr Tuelo Thubisi, tel. (012) 444 3032 / Ms Ruzani Mathivha, tel. (012) 444 3050 / Ms Thidziambi Mafuzhule, tel. (012) 444 3053 / Ms Mapula Mokwele, tel. (012) 444 3404.

Completed registration forms may be hand-delivered or posted to the above-mentioned addresses.

Closing Date: 13 December 2012 Several pupils of Eltivillas Primary School received certificates and trophies for their participation and excellence in volleyball at district and provincial level. From left to right are Tendani Mavhungu, Rotshidzwa Ramambila, Walter Matamela (sports organiser), Adivhaho Muthumuni, Brave Sikhalela and Hope Maimela (seated).

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South African Custodial Management (SACM) is a private custodial institution. SACM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and intends to promote representivity with respect to race, gender and disability in terms of the Employment Equity Act when seeking a candidate with experience and qualifications for the following position :-

ADMINISTRATION CLERK Kutama Sinthumule Correctional Centre in Makhado, Limpopo Requirements: • A NQF 6 level tertiary qualification in Human Resources or business from a recognized tertiary institution will be preferred • At least two (2) years’ experience in an administrative position at shopfloor level.

Essential Criteria: • Self-motivated with excellent interpersonal, presentation and written skills • Experience with a variety of computer applications including VIP payroll/HR, spreadsheet and word processing • Exposure to generalist human resources functions at shopfloor level • High ethical standards and an exemplary employment, discipline and attendance record.

Job rotation: • The successful candidate will rotate jobs in the interests of career development and the operational requirements of the facility. The successful candidate will initially be deployed in Human Resources.

Duties: • Recruit and select applicants • Administer compensation and benefits, IOD, employee wellness, overtime, and performance appraisals • Prepare payroll inputs and personnel administration forms, e.g. garnishees, payroll changes, salary increase • Advise employees about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, and opportunities for promotion and employee benefits • Plan and conduct new employee orientation • Assist employee relations by resolving work-related problems • Keep records and compile statistical reports of human resources information • Conduct exit interviews • Compile appointment and termination documentation • Compile accurate minutes and assist with payroll administration and any other operational duties as requested.

Written applications with a comprehensive curriculum vitae and contactable references should be forwarded to: The Human Resource Manager, SACM, Private Bag x2006, Louis Trichardt 0920 or email to recruitment@sacms.com. Closing date for applications is 07 December 2012. Short-listed candidates may be required to write a competency test as part of the selection process. Enquiries: Human Resources Department – 015 519 4500.

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Should you meet the above, please send your CV to: Marvin.runganani@xihlobo.org before 30th November 2012. Applicants not contacted within two weeks after closing date of advertisement should consider themselves unsuccessful.

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23 November 2012 21

By Tshifhiwa Mukwevho

Fraud and corruption hotline launched in Vhembe Government, multinational companies and organisations throughout the world are battling to root out corruption within their institutions.

Recently, the auditor general and the public service commission indi-

cated in reports that a large number of public servants benefitted from the government and municipalities’ procurement processes thorough corruption and fraud. The Vhembe District recently appointed the KPMG company to assist in the tracking of

Thumbs up for the Vhembe fraud hotline ... Photographed during the event are, from left to right, Hosi Busa Nxumalo, Cllr Grace Mahosi (mayor of Thulamela), the exective mayor of Vhembe, Cllr Tshitereke Matibe, Cllr David Mutavhatsindi (Makhado mayor) and Mr Gabriel Viljoen (KPMG).

corruption, fraud, abuse of municipal resources, nepotism, favouritism, and discrimination within the four municipalities in Limpopo Speaking during the launching of an anticorruption and fraud hotline, held at the Makhado show grounds last Wednesday, the executive mayor of Vhembe, Cllr Tshitereke Matibe, admitted that the four local municipalities were also affected by these wrong tendencies. He called on all sectors to work together to root out corruption activities, “because it undermines the capacity of the State to work properly for its people”.

Mr Gabriel Viljoen from KPMG said their fraud hotlines had proven to be some of the more expedient and inexpensive whistle-blowing solutions for most organisations’ fraud-riskmanagement strategies. He also promised that the reports of corruption and fraud within the four municipalities would be treated with extreme confidentially.

The hotline number is 0800 668 538 and the email address is fraud@kpmg.co.za.

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From left to right are Abel Baloyi, Eleck Marholeni and Jephrey Mahlathi. In front of the three men, where stones and some papers can be seen, is one of the spots where illegal connections are alleged to have been made.

By Tshifhiwa Mukwevho

Officials accused of illegally connecting water Residents of Mahonisi Section B in Waterval say they have had enough of illegal water connections in the area. They also blame staff members from the Waterval satellite office of the Vhembe District Municipality (VDM) and accuse them of connecting water illegally at a fee.

A war of words has erupted between two opposite sections, namely Mahonisi and Mingaardt.

The Sanco branch in Mahonisi alleges that the illegal connections are done for the Mingaardt residents. These are allegedly done directly on the main pipeline from the water pump station to the reservoir. The illegal connections make it difficult for water to fill up the reservoir and thus affect the water supply for the entire community.

Mahonisi Sanco chairperson Mr Eleck Marholeni said that they first reported the matter to the Waterval satellite office’s manager, Ms Leah Kgosana, who accompanied the angry Mahonisi community and SAPS officials to identify and disconnect the illegal connections about three months ago. “But soon after that, a Waterval satellite office’s operator was seen making new illegal connections for some residents,” Marholeni alleges. “We even requested Cllr (Lindiwe) Mogale to intervene since the matter was between the two sections within her ward, but she told us that she was afraid to do so.”

The water pump was switched off some two months ago and the two sections are without water.

The leadership of the Mahonisi Sanco has sent a grievance letter to the VDM wherein, among others, they allege that the Waterval satellite office’s staff members had “collected money from the community for illegal connections”. They also complain about the “use of government pipes to connect illegal water system” and accuse officials of tampering with the main line from the borehole to the reservoir.

The chairperson for the Mingaardt Sanco, Mr Abel Baloyi, denied that new illegal connections

had been made after the recent disconnection of illegal connections. “I feel we need to focus on resolutions to the problem on the table,” said Baloyi.

“Closing water for the people won’t solve any problem, because now all people are suffering at the expense of a few individuals.”

Baloyi indicated that the municipality should consider adding at least two more boreholes to feed the reservoir as a way of resolving the water problems in the area.

VDM’s spokesperson Mr Matodzi Ralushai said that his office would communicate with Water Affairs’

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No “inspectors” have been sent to Mingaardt by the VDM as promised, and the Mahonisi Sanco say that they are now considering taking the matter to the provincial level of the department and laying a charge against the Waterval satellite office’s officials.

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By Tshifhiwa Mukwevho

Traditional authority receives computers

Pikkieland Pre-primary School in Makahdo (Louis Trichardt) held their "graduation ceremony" on 31 October. During the ceremony, the outgoing Grade Rs of the school received their certificates, together with good wishes for their Grade 1 year from their teachers. Photo supplied.

The Rabali Resource Centre recently held a dancing and traditional performances tournament to motivate children from various centres around Nzhelele. They invited other centres to show vulnerable children and orphans that there are people living with similar problems as they have in neighbouring villages. The site manager of Rabali Resource Centre, Mpho Mavhungu, said the competition was to help them accept their situation. The children participated in various activities, ranging from traditional dances to contemporary performances. Photographed here is the group calling themselves Manngo Grooves.

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A group of 10 secretaries Sinthumule Traditional Author- institutions in the district who attached to the Sinthumule ity, Vho-Makhado Sinthumule. offered ignorant students qualiTraditional Authority were Mudau says that he met fications which never secured presented with certificates and Khosikhulu Vho-Toni Mphephu them any jobs. computers after completing a Ramabulana and some chiefs, at After registering the school in course on end-user comput- which time they discussed the March 2011, the management ing. The presentation hap- possibility of offering training in realised that it was too late to pened during the weekly khoro computer skills to all secretaries advertise the school adequately, (hearing by the council) at the in the traditional council and so they contacted the Makhado council's offices in Tshiozwi their territorial offices.

Municipality and requested last Wednesday.

At the moment, the college is them to coordinate students from The computer training was of- training 17 secretaries from the indigent background to come and fered by LTT Murunwa Private Mulima Traditional Authority. register for free.

College to the council's secretarMudau said the college was “We managed to register 60 ies some months ago as a means founded in 2010 after he had read students and produced an 87% of empowering the community. in Limpopo Mirror that there pass rate at the end of the year,” The secretaries were given com- were many bogus educational said Mudau. puters, which they were using during lessons at the school. The computers are meant to be used in the respective offices of the chiefs in the villages.

The managing director of LTT Murunwa Private College, Mr Patrick Mudau, said that he had decided to donate the computers to the council, so that services at the territorial offices might be enhanced. “Comput- Photographed during the ceremony are, from left to right, Mr Maurice ers will help speed up Nemaname (Murunwa), Vhamusanda Vho-Tshiwandalani Ramabulana, all correspondence and Khosi Vho-Rudzani Sinthumule, Mr Patrick Mudau (MD, Murunwa) store all records safely,” and Vho-Makhado Sinthumule.

Mudau said.

Khosi Vho-Rudzani Sinthumule expressed his appreciation for the donation of the computers and the training of the officials. “People who know and fear God know how to do good things for their fellow men,” he said. “This is exactly what Vhadau (Mudau) has done.”

“This is the kind of A group of secretaries in the villages under the auspices of the Sinthumule deed that will be entered Traditional Authority were given end-user certificates. In the photo are into the history books (from left to right) Rejoice Mulondo, Ephraim Ralidzhivha, Mbulaheni of our council,” said Mawela, Justice Malowa, Rosinah Setswadi, Shandukani Sadiki, Mercy the chairperson of the Dzwuguda and Joyce Nelitshindwe.

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Will eToll spill over to all provinces?

Road users in Limpopo and all provinces with toll roads have a direct interest in the outcome of the Gauteng eToll judicial review that starts on 26 November.

It was recently reported that the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) intends to apply the contentious Gauteng eToll model to all toll roads in the country eventually .

The conclusion of the third and final eToll public information session on eToll tariffs and exemptions, hosted by SANRAL and the Department of Transport (DoT) in Sunninghill at the end of last week, delivered a clear and unambiguous rejection by the public of eTolls. The Opposition To Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) chairperson Wayne Duvenage says in a press release that last week’s hearings had clearly vindicated the long-held view that no proper consultation process had ever been undertaken.

“Clearly SANRAL’s initial public engagement process in 2007, which consisted of one advert placed in six newspapers and which elicited 28 responses from the public, was inadequate.

If this was SANRAL’s view of

constructive public engagement, they failed dismally,” says Duvenhage.

Responding to COSATU’s call for a legal and organised strike action on 30 November, Duvenage said that “the protest was likely to draw thousands of Gauteng residents who previously would never contemplate such public protest but are now fired up and brimming with frustration to seize this opportunity to send a message to the authorities on this highly emotive matter.”

Some of the key e-Toll themes that consistently emerged from the public this week were that no proper consultation has ever taken place; a lack of transparency of information (in regard to project costs, revenues, contracts, tolling models); no communication of the financial model to explain why eTolling is better for society than the Fuel Levy; safe, reliable, efficient and affordable alternative public transport is sorely lacking in Gauteng and must first be in place; alternative roads are often either in much need of repair or not practical; tariff caps and exemptions defeat the purpose of user pay in contrast to the Fuel Levy which

is pure user pay; the poor (not yet defined by SANRAL) will not be protected; government has an obligation to build roads for its people; and the citizens do not trust SANRAL and government.

"Last week’s public information session was also very unclear regarding the enforcement procedures for those who do not pay the proposed eToll tariffs.

When queried about how the debt collection of unpaid eTolls would be managed, within an already severely stretched and backlogged judicial system, and then integrated into either the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) or Criminal Procedures Act (CPA), SANRAL responded vaguely, leaving one with an impression that this is clearly an area they are ‘looking into’."

“OUTA looks forward to the start of the eToll judicial review on 26 November and encourages the public to continue making eToll submissions to ensure their voice is heard. Further details on the pending judicial review and how to contribute to OUTA’s legal costs are available at www. outa.co.za,” says Duvenhage.

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23 November 2012 23

By Frank Mavhungu

Convincing victory for United Stars Tshandama Try Together will not take part in the next stage of the Nedbank Cup KO Competition. They were booted out by Khakhanwa United Stars, who crushed them 5-2 at the Makwarela Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

It took United Stars nine minutes to open their account. Gift Manganyi beat the offside trap and blasted in a rocket from close range.

Try Together lost cohesion in the middle of the

park shortly after the Stars’ goal and were severely punished for that. A scramble in the danger area of Try Together in the 24th minute gave rise to the Stars’ second goal.

Thanzi Muruge finished off a rebound, following an attempt by Anelani Muavha. The half-time score was 2-0 in favour of United.

They continued to dominate in the last half and increased the margin after only four minutes. Gift Manganyi completed his brace by blasting in a rocket from the 25-yards area. The goal was a wake-up call to the players of Try Together. They scored two beautiful goals in quick succession. Tshiidzi Netshikweta scored with a header in the 58th minute, while Fhatuwani Tshiwalule was on target two minutes later.

The captain of Try Together, Ronewa Nenzhelele, was reprimanded with a card, following a late tackle on Saddam Mbulaheni in the 74th minute.

United Stars strengthened their midfield by replacing Tshilidzi Ndou and Saddam Mbulaheni with Doctor Bila and Ntsako Rigenga respectively. They scored the fourth goal via Bila, Dakalo Mudau of United Stars controls the ball, while Ronewa while the fifth was scored by Nezhelele of Try Together is on his heels.

Anelani Muavha.

By Frank Mavhungu

Can Leopards beat the PSL rookies?

Black Leopards will be away to collect three important league points against the University of Pretoria when they rub shoulders in a Premiership League match at the Absa Tuks Stadium in Pretoria tomorrow afternoon.

The Amatuks are the rookies in the country’s elite league.

Although they are newcomers, Amatuks had already proven beyond any doubt that they are there to stay.

They are currently contestants for the league title after upsetting a number of the so-called

big guns.

The Leopards’ defence will not find it easy to stop the Tuks’ top striker, Mame Niang.

On the other hand, the combination of Rodney Ramagalela and Joshua Obaje at the Leopards’ forefront will keep the Tuks defenders running for cover.

The game will kick off at 15:30.

In the other Absa Premiership League matches that will also be played tomorrow, Platinum Stars will host Kaizer Chiefs at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, while Free State

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R15 000 prize money for youth teams The amount of R15 000 was shared by the Sunshine Pirates, received R2 000 and a new teams that participated in the Makhado soccer kit, while the third-placed team, Buda FC Mphephu Ramabulana Foundation U/17 tour- team, received R1 500 and soccer balls. nament held at Rabali on Saturday.

The fourth position went to Dennis Arsenal, During the ceremony, the president of Safa who received R1 000. The four teams which were Vhembe, Mr George Kubayi, pointed out that beaten in the quarterfinals received R500 each, sport was the most effective way to draw the while the teams that ended from position 9 to 22 youth away from gangsterism, drugs and alco- received soccer balls. hol abuse. The main idea behind the staging of the tournament was to identify talent, said the coordinator of the tournament, Mr Samuel Maduwa. “We observe strict discipline during the games. We do not allow liquor during our games and we are satisfied with the high standard maintained by the players and their fans,” he added.

The new champions, Nzhelele Soccer Academy, went During the handing over of the trophy are, from left to right, Cllr home with R3 000, a Richard Thandavhathu, Messrs Thivhonali Khorommbi Nemavhola new soccer kit and a (Safa), George Kubayi (president Safa Vhembe), Tshitereke Matibe, floating trophy. The Vhembe executive mayor, Rendani Ramulumbi of the Nzhelele Soccer runners-up, Luvhalani Academy, Safa president Kirsten Nematandani and Simon Mangale.

Fixtures

Baroka to face the tricky United Stars Rospa United are geared to give Baroka FC a run for their money when they host them in a Safa second division league match at the Malamulele Stadium tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon.

Although it will be a home match for Rospa, the team will have to put extra effort into the game if they want to deposit points into their league account.

Baroka are currently leading the

pack, and anything less than a victory will make them relinquish their leadership to either Basel FC or Magezi FC. The defence of Baroka must keep a watchful eye on United’s top striker, Mashudu Tlolo Mashapha. Mashapha, who is the team’s captain, scored a goal against Baobab Zero Fake last Saturday.

Basel FC will host the other title chasers, Magezi FC, at

Stars will undertake a journey to Durban. They will battle against Amazulu at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.

Orlando Pirates and Bidvest Wits will meet at the Orlando Stadium. Moroka Swallows and Maritzburg United will clash at the Volkswagen Dobsonville Stadium.

Two matches will be played on Sunday. Supersport United Fixtures will host Golden Arrows at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria, while Bloemfontein Celtic will play against Mamelodi Sundowns at the Free State Stadium. Four Safa Vhembe teams will participate in the semifinal and final of the Nedbank Cup at the Makwarela Stadium tomorrow (Saturday).

Benny’s Care Soccer Academy will play against last year’s champions, Mukhula Young Santos, who are still fresh from hammering Maranzhe promising moves were turned into disappointment Hungry Lions 6-2. Benny’s were too strong for Mudziafera Blue Eagles and gave them a 3-1 hidby the rock-solid defence of Academy.

This trend continued in the second half and ing. The match will start at 09:00.

Tshakhuma RO, who beat Rabali Pull Together was influenced mainly by the fact that Academy in a penalty shoot-out, will test their strength were cooling the ball down in the middle of the against Khakhanwa United. Khakhanwa beat park, thus giving their opponents no chance to do Tshandama Try Together 5-2. The match will as they pleased as was the case in the first half. start at 11:00.

Vhonanai Mudau of Pirates scored the only The final between the winners of the two matches goal for his team, after he finished off a pass from will be played at 15:00.

Rendani Ramulumbi.

Four teams to participate in play-offs

Nzhelele Academy are the champs Nzhelele Soccer Academy were crowned champions of the Mphephu Ramabulana Foundation Youth Tournament, when they beat Luvhalani Sunshine Pirates 2-1 in the final, played at the Rabali Stadium on Saturday.

Pirates were all over Academy in the opening minutes. Academy did not panic, despite playing with their backs against the wall. Instead, they took their time to study their opponents and made sure that they neutralised them at strategic points.

Pirates enjoyed more ball possession, but their

Academy came back strongly in the last half. They continued to mount pressure on the defence of the local lads. They equalised in the 60th minute, after a defender of Pirates miskicked the ball and Trevor Magwalu scored easily.

Academy managed to score their second goal, despite the fact that their opponents were playing defensive football. They were awarded a free kick in the 20-meter area. Ndivhuwo Khathula beat the offside trap and tapped the ball in.

The keeper of Pirates, Michael Mulaudzi, tried to save the situation by blocking Khathula’s Divhani Sirunwa of Pirates tries to attack with the ball, while an way, but he was not apprehensive Trevor Magwalu is waiting for any possible mistake. successful.

the Makwarela Stadium. The other Vhembe District-based side, Nobela All Stars, will play against Masesetjane All Stars at the Lesley Manyathela Stadium in Musina.

The other fixtures are: Phungo All Stars vs Winners Park, Giyani Hotspurs vs Lephalale Young Killers, Baobab Zero Fake vs The Dolphins, Mighty FC vs Blue Rocks and Modimolle Aces vs Ray Pillars.

The coach of Tshakhuma RO United, Mr Mashudu Ndou, said that his players were ready for any team. According to him, his team will definitely be the new champions. Benny’s coach, Mr Justice Matloga, said that his boys were usually playing well in knock-out competitions.

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By Frank Mavhungu

United destroy Rabali Tshakhuma RO United booked a place in the next stage of the Nedbank Cup KO competition, following their 5-2 victory over Rabali Pull Together at the Makwarela Stadium on Sunday.

Pull Together took the lead in the 30th minute when Muofhe Radzilani headed home, following a corner kick that was taken by Samuel Radzilani. RO United retaliated seven minutes later. They were awarded a penalty after Tshifhiwa Mulaudzi was brought down within the penalty box. Victor Makhaukhau scored from the spot to bring the half-time score

to 1-1.

RO United introduced Godfrey Mudau and Asivhanzi Muthubi for Victor Makhaukhau and Thendo Neluvhola respectively early in the second half.

United took the lead in the 57th minute.

Lufuno Mugodi’s volley hit the crossbar and bounced across the goal line. The goal was followed by a heated argument between the players of Pull Together and the match officials. The players argued that the ball had not crossed the goal line.

One of the players for Pull Together, Samuel Radzilani, was given his marching

orders for swearing at the match officials.

Pull Together did not give in without a fight. They continued to play like a united team, although time was not on their side.

They found the equalizer six minute before the final whistle.

The score line remained 2-2 until the end of regulated time.

The winner was determined through penalty shootout. RO United converted three of their chances through Lufuno Mugodi, Ronny Matodzi and Khathutshelo Mukomafhedzi, while Pull Together wasted all their chances.

Sedzani Mukhadi of Pull Together (right) kicks the ball, while Godfrey Mudau of RO United is attackinng from behind.

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