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Toni fights back

By Anton van Zyl The acting king of the Vhavenda, Toni Mphephu-Ramabulana, is fighting back and intends to ask the Constitutional Court to set aside last year’s judgment of the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA). This court provisionally stripped him of his title and sent the matter back to the Limpopo High

Court.

In April last year, the SCA set aside the decision by former President Jacob Zuma to recognise Toni Mphephu-Ramabulana as the king of the Vhavenda.

One of the reasons given was that the criteria used by the royal family when selecting a suitable successor promoted gender discrimination.

The court also ruled that the meeting during which the royal family had chosen the new incumbent had not been properly constituted in terms of the relevant legislation.

The main contender for the throne, apart from Toni, is his niece, Masindi Clementine Ramabulana. She is the only child of the late Paramount Chief Tshimangadzo Mphephu, who reigned as King Dimbanyika of the Vhavenda from 1994 to 1997.

Masindi was the only child born out of Dimbanyika’s marriage with the dzekiso (heir-bearing) wife, Fulufhelo Mphephu.

The SCA sent the case back to the Thohoyandou High Court, where a judge other than the one who had made the original ruling, Judge Ephraim Makgoba, will have to adjudicate the merits.

This court was initially requested to rule on various technical issues, such as jurisdiction and male primogeniture.After a delay of several months, a pre-trial hearing was eventually held on 4 June this year. This hearing was not attended by the legal representatives of Toni Ramabulana.

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Young man killed when motor rams into seven students

By Silas Nduvheni

When an N5 marketing student at the Vhembe TVET College in Makwarela campus went off to start his opening day for learning and teaching at the college on Monday, little did his family members know that day was his last one on earth.

Manuel Maleba, together with other six students, was knocked down by a car outside the campus while queuing for registration. He was certified dead at the scene. The driver of an Isuzu bakkie is suspected to have lost control and crashed into the students.

The family spokesperson, Ms Rosinah Gumani, said life was hard after they had heard the sad news that one of their family members, Manuel, was no more. “He was about to complete his N6 diploma in December this year, and the family was still hoping that he would get a better job after completing his studies to help his struggling family. We are still saddened as he was one of the promising family members; he took education seriously,” said Gumani.

According to an eyewitness, who does not want to be named, the tragedy happened when some students, together with the deceased, were queuing outside the campus for registra-

tion, after the college had placed some of their staff members near the gate to screen the students for the coronavirus and for registration.

“We as students are still worried that the management of the college then placed their staff members inside, while we were still queuing outside where our lives were in danger.

We were never consulted by the management about counselling after the tragedy, and only staff members of the college are being counselled,” said some worried students.

Limpopo police spokesperson Brig Motlafela Mojapelo said the police in Thohoyandou were still investigating a case of culpable homicide. Efforts to elicit comment from Vhembe TVET College were unsuccessful at the time of our going to press, as the spokesperson for the college, Bonginkosi Dladlama, had not responded to questions sent via WhatsApp, despite promising to respond.

Maleba will be buried in his village’s graveyard of Ngudza where his fellow students are The deceased, expected to give him Mr Manuel Maleba. his final send-off.

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Free services to continue in Musina from the past was unfortunate.

“During this time of the year, Indigent community memour offices would be flooded bers who receive free services with indigent community from Musina Municipality members who desperately need need not worry as the new those free services from us. It financial year kicks in on 1 is clear that, because of their July 2020. Every year during indigent status, they will not this time, indigent commueven be able to apply [for] nity members used to visit these services online. The mumunicipal offices in large nicipality saw it fit that those numbers to apply and register who are currently benefiting do for indigent subsidies. not need to reapply for the new Because of the Covid-19 reg- financial year.” ulations that prohibit commuTshiwanammbi said only nity members from gathering those whose status had in groups, Musina Municipality changed should visit the has come up with an easier municipality. “These are the solution to simplify the process. people who are now better The municipality says all off and no longer qualify for the indigent subsidies that are these free services. They can in the system for the financial visit us, so that we can remove year that ends at the end of this them from the beneficiary list. month (June) will still be reWe also advise new applicants garded as active when the new whose status has changed to financial year starts on 1 July. indigent to visit the office to Musina Municipal Managapply. We are very sure that er Mr Nathi Tshiwanammbi we will have a small number of said the fact that the Covid-19 them, since most indigents who pandemic was forcing the muare currently benefitting will nicipality to operate differently be included in the register of Musina News

the coming financial year. New applications will only be done at the Civic Centre in town on weekdays, between 08:00 and 12:00, until the last day of this month (June).”

Tshiwanammbi says each beneficiary of the municipality’s indigent policy received 6 kilolitres of water, 55 kilowatts of electricity and 100% free sewage and refuse removal services every month. During the current financial year, the municipality is providing approximately 3 000 indigents with free services.

He said indigents were people whose joint family monthly income was R3 500 or less. “To be fully registered, new applicants should provide their latest municipal account, electricity meter number (or used electricity token), copy of the identity document, affidavit if unemployed, proof of income in the form of payslip or bank statement and copies of dependants’ birth certificates.”

Pastor Mawela Nduvheni buried the Ha-Nduvheni’s sacred place (Zwiendeulu).

He died on Saturday, 20 June, in hospital in Former police officer and pastor of The Johannesburg after a short illness. The NduChurch of Jesus Christ, Pastor Mawela vheni royal family mourned his death as he was Nduvheni (62) of Ngalavhani village near described as man of love who cared for everyone, Matavhela in the Mutale area, was given a even people who were not his family members. dignified send-off on Saturday, He retired from the SAPS after working for His family members, friends, and congregaalmost 31 years at various police stations in and tion, who also observed the requirements needed around Gauteng, such as Diepkloof in Soweto, to fight the coronavirus, gathered in his church Honeydew, and later the Brixton police station. for a small service before he was laid to rest at Pastor Nduvheni started The Church of Jesus Christ in his home village of Ngalavhani in 1996 while he was still working as police officer in Gauteng. He made use of some stand-in preachers until he retired from his job.

Apostle Avhafarei Nduvheni described him as man who loved God from an early age.

They used to pray and go to church together.

Nduvheni, a well-known pastor in the Nzhelele area, said Nduvheni was a man of love, and when he retired from the police service, he welcomed him to work full-time as the pastor of his church.

Representing the Nduvheni family, Tshitangoni Nduvheni said the Nduvheni family and the community had been happy when Pastor Nduvheni came back to serve his people. He said the late Pastor Nduvheni had emulated the life of his late father, Chief George Makhwanya Nduvheni, who had loved the communities and all other people around his village.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Nduvheni, and four children.

By Silas Nduvheni

A representative of the traditional leadership of Ha-Radali village, Mr Philemon Radali, points to the place where the accident happened that left three Zimbabwean dead at the juction along the road between Ha-Radali and Gondeni villages outside Thohoyandou.

Three killed in car crash at Radali

By Silas Nduvheni The traditional leadership and communities in Ha-Radali village near Gondeni are still baffled by the accident that caused three men, who may have been cigarette smugglers, to perish in a car crash last Wednesday night.

A representative of the Radali traditional leadership, Mr Philemon Radali, said they had heard an unusual bang sound that had occurred at about 23:00 that night and had gone out to investigate.

On arrival, they found a vehicle that had overturned along the junction of the Radali and Gondeni public road. Three of the four unknown occupants were certified dead on the spot, while another was rushed to the Donald Fraser hospital.

“We suspected that the occupants of the vehicle did not know our road well as it was recently installed with speed humps. They jumped the first hump and did not notice there was another hump,” said Radali.

Limpopo police spokesper-

son Brig Motlafela Mojapelo confirmed the accident and said the police in Thohoyandou were investigating a culpable-homicide case.

He said the deceased were confirmed to be Zimbabwean nationals and had been identified as Lovemore Mutema (30), Wiseman Mabena (26), and Nite Musa (27). The sole survivor of the accident, aged 30, has since been discharged from hospital and was detained for possession of illegal cigarettes. He will appear in the Thohoyandou Magistrate’s Court soon.

Yet another killing at Gogobole

By Kaizer Nengovhela The police are investigating another murder at Gogobole, where the 26-year-old Mr Rabelani Mafunisa was allegedly hit on the head by a stone last Thursday.

Rabelani’s death has left a big scar on the heart of his sister, Ms Suzan Mafunisa. “I am heartbroken,” were the first words Mafunisa uttered during an interview with Limpopo Mirror. “I am prepared to forgive the killer of my brother but will never forget the pain my brother went through before his gruesome death. The incident has weakened me greatly.

I would rather have kept my

anguish to myself,” she said.

She said they were very touched as a family by the support they had received from the community and other stakeholders. “We are still in pain after this great loss.”

The police’s spokesperson, Brig Motlafela Mojapelo, confirmed the incident. “A 26-yearold man was allegedly killed by someone wielding a stone.

We were alerted by members of the community, who saw the incident happening.”

Mojapelo said that the deceased and the suspect had apparently had an argument.

Although other people present tried to intervene, the suspect allegedly used a stone to hit the

deceased on the head. He fell down, and the ambulance was called. “When he arrived at the Louis Trichardt Hospital, he was certified dead and the suspect had run away,” Mojapelo said.

Mojapelo added that a case of murder had been opened.

“Members of our investigating team managed to arrest the suspect the following day,” he said.

The suspect, Jacob Maphakela, appeared in the Tshilwavhusiku Magistrate’s Court on Monday and his case was postponed to July 27 for a bail application.

The deceased will be buried today (Thursday) at Gogobole.

Toni fights back and wants to appeal to the ConCourt The late Pastor Mawela Nduvheni (62) was laid to rest at Zwiendeulu zwa Ha-Nduvheni.

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report stated.

The legal team of MaOne of the reasons initial- sindi and that of the South ly forwarded by Toni’s legal African President indicated team was that they first that they would now apply wanted to have the report that a three-week period of the Limpopo House of be set aside for the hearing, Traditional Leaders (LHTL) starting on 26 October. and the National House In the latest development, of Traditional Leaders the legal team of Toni have (NHTL) reviewed. These served papers on Masintwo houses were tasked by di’s legal team, indicating the SCA to express an opin- that they will be asking the ion on various matters.

Constitutional Court to rule In what was described as on the matter. This court a setback for Toni, the two will be asked to set aside the houses cleared various of ruling of the SCA as well as the obstacles seen to proto declare that the decision hibit Masindi from becomto involve the LHTL and the ing queen. The houses were NHTL had been incorrect. also of the opinion that Toni One of the first hurdles could not be king because that Toni’s legal team will he had been appointed as have to cross, is the late ndumi to his late brother, filing of the appeal. In Dimbanyika. “His appointthe latest affidavits, they ment as ndumi automatiargue that they first had cally disqualifies him from to wait for the LHTL and succeeding in a position of the NHTL to submit their traditional leadership,” the reports. They apparently (From page 1)

assumed that the two houses would realise that they did not have the statutory power to do as the SCA had indicated they should. “As soon as the said reports were to hand, the [two Houses’] incompetence to deal with issues … was shown in their reports after they appropriated to themselves the powers of the Court,” the affidavit reads.

The reports of the LHTL and NHTL were made available on 11 November 2019 and these were followed by a series of legal skirmishes. Among others, Toni’s legal team reacted to an attempt by Masindi to attend a traditional walk that is normally reserved only for the king. They felt that she was jumping the gun and “acting as the queen of VhaVenda”.

The delay in appealing to the Constitutional Court

is, for the most part, also attributed to the Covid-19 pandemic and the lockdown regulations.

From the court papers one can clearly deduce that Toni’s legal team have realised that they cannot take the LHTL and NHTL reports on review. Their advocate advised them that “the reports of the [two houses] are not capable of being reviewed and that the Applicants were best served by launching the appeal process as we hereby do”.

In the appeal, Toni’s legal team argue that the SCA erred in law on numerous aspects. They feel that Masindi should have sought relief as outlined in the Traditional Leadership and Governance Framework Amendment Act 23 of 2009. They also took exception to the SCA’s ordering that the LHTL and

NHTL provide guidance to the High Court on matters related to Vhavenda royal traditions. “This finding is, with respect, wrong. The houses of traditional leaders under the Framework Act and the National House of Traditional Leaders Act, 22 of 2009, are populated by the senior traditional leaders from traditional houses.

They are never meant to serve as experts to give opinion and guidance to courts of law,” the affidavit reads.

In response to the latest court application, Mr Johann Hammann, attorney for Masindi Ramabulana, said that they would definitely oppose the application. He said that they had not been notified of the intention to appeal and had also not received a case number.

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Why didn’t they tell us he died? he was admitted, was not notified about his death.

The family of a 62-year-old The family have now raised man, who died at Musina their concerns with the Hospital two days after Department of Health.

Despite calls to the hospital to get an update on his condition and a visit to find out what was happening, no one told them that Mr Samuel Ndou had died. Ms Anikie Mudau, the family’s spokesperson, said that Ndou became ill on 15 June and was taken to hospital. She said no visits were allowed because of the coronavirus pandemic, and she called the hospital to The family spokersperson, Anikie check on his Mudau, has raised concerns with the condition.

Department of Health. Photo supplied.

“They simply

By Kaizer Nengovhela

informed her that if she wanted to know about his condition, they would call her back and dropped the call.” After six days, they were notified about his death by an official of the government mortuary. Mudau said that the official was surprised that from the time the body was brought to the mortuary, no family members had come there to plan the funeral.

“We waited until 23 June, when someone from the mortuary section phoned us.

We would still be thinking he was fine because they had not called. Meanwhile, he is no more. This has really traumatised us as a family.”

Mudau told Limpopo Mirror that the family had gone to the Department of Health and lodged a formal complaint. “After the funeral, we will see what action can be taken against the hospital,” she added.

Provincial Health Spokesperson Neil Shikwambana said they were investigating the matter. “We can’t

comment now, because the family has come to us and laid a complaint through our quality-assurance office. So, when a person lays a complaint, we must institute an investigation. The standard way of handling issues is that when a person passes on in the hospital, we should be able to contact his or her next of kin to notify them,” said Shikwambana. He said the results of the investigation would be given to the family.

Died: Mr Samuel Ndou.

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Thulamela the epicentre of pandemic in Vhembe? active cases.

In the Makhado area, the Thulamela is set to become the number of infected people jumped epicentre of the Covid-19 panfrom nine on 23 June to 24 on demic in Vhembe District, with Wednesday, 1 July. The number of the number of cases reported active cases went from seven to 15. doubling in less than a week.

In Musina, nine people tested On Wednesday, the Limpopo positive for the coronavirus on 23 Department of Health reported June, with eight active cases. A that 69 people had already testweek later, it rose to 20, with 16 ed positive for active cases. the virus in this Covid 19 cases in The Collins municipal area.

Chabane MunicVhembe district ipality has thus The exponential growth of the far been the least jump to 129 infections was affected. On 23 clearly evident June, five cases the past week, with the Limpopo (all active) were recorded. On 1 Province’s infections soaring past July, the number stood on 16 casthe 1100 mark. In Vhembe, the es, of which 11 were active. total as of Wednesday stood at 129, The Limpopo Province started of which 81 cases were considered July with 1147 Covid-19 cases, of “still active”. which 538 were active. Ten deaths Whereas the rate of increase in had been recorded, but none in infections was still moderate in Vhembe District. The province some areas, the situation is worconducted 31 254 tests. Of these rying in Thulamela. On Tuesday, tests, the public sector conducted 23 June, Thulamela reported 32 18 328 and the private sector 12 cases, of which 21 were active.

926. The bulk of the positive tests Eight days later, 69 people had (834) stemmed from private-secencountered the virus, with 39 tor testing.

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Missing rape docket found after four years dumped in Lwamondo bushes victim said they had expected updates during the past The family of a 17-year-old four years, but this had never girl who was raped in 2016 happened. “Since the case was are accusing the police of opened in 2016, the police’s a lack of seriousness when investigating officers visited investigating the case that the family only once and never happened in Lwamondo again. When we reported the Khumbe four years ago. case, we had expected that they would give us an update or The docket of the rape case arrest the suspect. It happened was found dumped in the a long time ago and we have bushes at Lwamondo last week. nearly forgotten about it,” says The docket was picked up by the mother. a passer-by, who was going to Mr Victor Mavhidula of the fetch firewood in the bush.

Human Rights Commission Three policemen of the expressed shock that the docket Thohoyandou Sexual Offences was found dumped in the bush unit are now facing charges of and that the investigating negligence and defeating the officers had failed to update the ends of justice over the dumped complainant about the investidocket. gation for four years.

The mother of the rape Gender activist Ms Rinae

By Kaizer Nengovhela

Sengani of the Riri Sengani Foundation believes the implicated officers must be dismissed as their actions show they are not serious about gender-based violence. “Only a suspension is not enough. We need an expulsion, where those people will not go back to that work environment because they do not deserve to be there.

They do not deserve to protect victims of gender-based violence; they just do not belong in the SAPS. So, we would want to make sure that we get those people totally removed from law enforcement, because that is not where they belong,” she says.

Sengani agrees with the rape survivor’s family that dumping her docket where anyone could

see it amounted to secondary victimisation.

The police’s spokesperson, Brig Motlafela Mojapelo, said that the police service in Limpopo took all incidents of gender-based violence seriously, and when all such cases were reported, they were prioritized to ensure possible speedy detection.

He said that the discovery of a docket concerning the rape case of a 17-year-old girl had prompted the provincial police management to launch an internal investigation about the movement of the docket immediately.

Mojapelo said that the docket had been opened at Vuwani Police Station on Wednesday, 10 August 2016, after a then-

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17-year-old child had allegedly been raped by an unknown suspect. The victim was allegedly sleeping in a house at Lwamondo village when an intruder entered through the window after midnight and raped her.

He said that the docket was then handed over to the family violence, child protection, and sexual offences unit (FCS) for further handling. After lengthy investigations, the docket was then closed as undetected when the suspect could not be identified and traced. Closing the docket as undetected was an administrative process and did not in any way suggest that the case was considered closed or resolved. Any time new evidence comes to light, the case will then be reinstated and

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investigations will proceed.

When cases are opened at any police station and investigations commence, the duty of the investigating officer is to keep the victims or complainants abreast of the progress of the investigations. Whether or not this was done, will be determined by the unfolding internal investigation, and appropriate measures will consequently be taken.

The following steps have since been taken and criminal cases of defeating the ends of justice and negligent loss of a case docket have been opened against two captains and a constable. The above members will also be subjected to departmental disciplinary actions.

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Bail for police officers and Khubvi resident accused of robbery

By Silas Nduvheni Two policemen and a community member, facing charges of armed robbery with aggravating circumstances, were granted bail by the Mutale Magistrate’s Court on Friday.

W/O Michael Raedani (56), who is stationed

W/O Michael Raedani (56) of the Mutale police station walks into the courtroom where he and the other accused applied for bail.

at the Mutale Police Station, and Sgt Reuben Madida, from Waterval Police Station, were granted bail of R5 000 each, and their co-accused, a community member from Khubvi village, Mr Rodgers Ramagoma (29), got bail of R2000. Their case was postponed to 1 September for further police investigations.

The spokesperson for the Limpopo Regional Public Prosecution Authority, Ms Mashudu Malabi-Dzhangi, said that the neutral magistrate who had been called to preside over the matter, Ms Grace Mashao, had stipulated as a condition of bail to the accused that they must not interfere with witnesses and they must attend the court proceedings until the finalisation of the case.

Limpopo police spokesperson Brig Motlafela Mojapelo said the accused had been arrested for allegedly robbing a police officer attached to the local criminal records centre of the SAPS in Kempton Park and his wife of an amount of cash and State tablets at gunpoint.

According to Mojapelo, the robbed police officer, who was in the company of his wife, was driving along the Tshandama-Khubvi public road when he was allegedly ordered to stop by the occupants of a Ford Focus. In the process, they pointed a firearm at the couple.

“The victim kept on driving until he was allegedly blocked by another vehicle, a Jeep Cherokee. He and his wife were then robbed at gunpoint of an amount of R2 400, vouchers of R8 000 and State tablets. The couple alerted the local police, who immediately commenced with investigations, which led to the arrest.”

Cllr Avhashoni Tshifhango (right) hands food parcels to Mr Nelson Dama.

Food parcels for artists in Vhembe. “We had already handed 275 food parcels to our Thulamela Mayor Avhashoni artists around Vhembe. The Tshifhango has handed 25 National Heritage Foundation food parcels to music artists had sponsored these parcels. from Vhembe.

“At that time, there were still 60 artists who had not received The food parcels, which were food parcels. Because Tshifsponsored by the Department hango had organized 25 food of Sports, Arts and Culture, parcels for us, we are short of were handed over by Tshif35 more artists who are still to hango to Mr Nelson Dama, be given their share. who received them on behalf of “We are appealing to any other artists during a ceremony donor who can help us to cater held at Thulamela Local Mufor these outstanding artists,” nicipality’s offices in Thohoyan- said Masevhe, who was also dou last Wednesday morning. accompanied by his colleagues, The founder and leader Rapson Rambuwani, artist of Vhembe Musical Artists coordinator, Mariana Muhlari, Forum, Dr Roxley Fhatuwani John Thanyani and Elekanyani Masevhe, said he was happy Tshabuse. that Tshifhango had responded Masevhe said he was happy positively when he had told about the support the governhim that about 60 artists who ment was giving artists. He were still to receive food parcels said the food parcels, which

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included maize meal, samp, red speckled beans, soya mince, baked beans, mixed vegetables, tomato sauce, salt, tea bags, brown sugar, powdered milk, cooking oil and powdered soup, would help to ease their burden as they could not support themselves because of the lockdown regulations.

Masevhe said artists were now struggling to make end meets because they were not performing or promoting their music.

Tshifhango said that supporting local artists was important as they played a very important role in local development. “Our artists have suffered enough through music piracy and underpayment when they perform. We will continue giving the necessary support to our artists,” said Tshifhango.

Expired goods seized from spazas Musina News The director of Braambos Primary School, Ms Natanya Barends, observes the Grade 7 learners during the opening of the school on 8 June. Photo: AFB Makhado.

Strict control at Braambos Primary to curb spread of the coronavirus

By Andries van Zyl The director of Braambos Primary School at Air Force Base Makhado, Ms Natanya Barends, hailed the management of the base under the leadership of Brigadier General André Barends for the assistance rendered in support of the Department of Education.

Speaking during the welcoming of the Grade 7 learners back to the school on 8 June, Barends thanked both the parents and the teachers for their team effort in ensuring that everything was in place before the learners returned.

“They have displayed a selfless character while striving to prepare the future of the learners,” Ms Barends said.

This follows an instruction issued by the Minister of Basic Education, Ms Angie Motshekga, which allows the Grade 12 and 7 learners to go back to school. “As an interim measure, a meeting with parents of the learners was conducted for them to clear the air and prepare learners to go back to school. A WhatsApp group was created for all parents and learners, so they could receive

first-hand information during this time,” said Ms Barends.

According to Ms Barends, the most complex and challenging issue discussed was the safety of learners at school.

This led to an exchange of ideas by all stakeholders to address the fears.

The school principal, Ms Mashianoke Masehla, confirmed that preparations for learners to return to school were started as early as May. “The school is monitored frequently by the officer in charge of the health centre, Lt-Col Machete Makhaga,” said Masehla.

Since the learners returned, strict controls regarding proce-

dures for sanitising, screening, disinfecting the classrooms and checking the temperature of learners, teachers, staff members and anyone who visits the school daily have been in place. Visitors to the school are also required to sign a register at the locked gate to gain entry. The school learning programme is conducted with ease on a daily basis, while learners are encouraged to apply social distancing, wear masks and sanitise all the time. “Anyone found with an abnormal temperature is referred to the health centre for further observation,” stated Ms Masehla.

Warrant Officers Leon Le Roux and Louis Kruger of Air Force Base Makhado get ready to decontaminate Braambos Primary School. Photo: AFB Makhado.

Several food items that were past their expiry date were seized at various spaza shops in Musina Nancefield a fortnight ago. This came during a raid led by environmental health practitioners (health inspectors) and local traffic officers.

The seized food items were disposed of, while the shop owners were issued with a R500 fine each and warned of the possible closure of their shops if they repeated the same offence.

Environmental health practitioner Mr Peter Mugwena, who led the raid, said the campaign was part of their routine, unannounced visits to local shops to monitor their compliance with the required food-handling and health standards. “We were disappointed that some of the shop owners were compromising the health of our innocent community members by selling food that has either expired or lost quality. The danger is that some of our community members cannot read and they just buy and consume the expired food.

This means that if the food has expired or lost quality, there will be a serious health threat to our people. Of course, there are those shop owners who are completely complying, and we are happy about their commitment.”

Mugwena said his team was concerned about what they

had uncovered during the raid.

“Some canned food items were damaged, and they were still on the shelves. Others did not have labels, but they were sold as is. Some of the food items were best before 2017, but the shop owners continued to sell them. Other food items had expired in 2018, but they were still sold to our unsuspecting community members. This is a serious infringement of human rights that will never be tolerated by the government.

We had no option but to fine the shop owners and destroy the food items in terms of the law.”

He urged community mem-

bers to be cautious at all times when buying food from shops.

“Make sure you check the expiry and best-before dates before you pay for the goods.

Also, inform us accordingly if you find expired food in any of the shops. We will visit the shop and make sure that the owners are punished as per the applicable legislation. This is a war that cannot be won by us health inspectors only.

We really need the support of our community members to make sure that all the shop owners are complying. We will continue to visit these shops unannounced to monitor compliance at all times.”

Environmental Health Practitioner Mr Peter Mugwena inspected some of the food items past their sell-by date, before they were destroyed. Photo supplied

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Tshimangadzo Radzumo stands at an intersection in Rosebank, looking for a job. Photo: Morris Joseph.

Mining engineer takes to the streets to try and find a job

The next year, Tshimangadzo moved to Johannesburg, where A picture is worth a thousand he completed his practical words, the adage goes, but experience at the PPC cement in this case one can probably factory in Heriotdale. He was write books about it. set to pursue a career in mining About a week ago, a photo or a related industry. He knew started circulating on social that his family had worked media about a young man hard, denying themselves many standing at an intersection in luxuries, to give him a good Rosebank, Johannesburg. “PLZ start in life. The only problem HIRE A GRAD. HONOURS is that he, like so many other IN MINING GEOLOGY,” skilled young people, cannot the placard reads that he is find a job. holding.

But Tshimangadzo is not Late last week, a journalist about to give up. He stays in friend from Cape Town sent Diepkloof in the south of Jothrough a message. “He is from hannesburg, believing that he you neck of the woods. Perhaps has a better chance of securing you should interview him.” a job if he is in Gauteng. In On Friday, I managed to desperation he turned to the track down Tshimangadzo Rad- streets, openly advertising his zumo, the young, unemployed skills in the hope that he would mining engineer. He told me get noticed. “I have had a few he came from Ha-Madodonga, enquiries, but nothing has masome 30 kilometres west of terialized,” he said last week.

Louis Trichardt. His story is Tshimangadzo is one of many not a strange one. In fact, the young people who battle to commonalities are probably the find employment in a country most disturbing part. where the official unemployTshimangadzo grew up at ment rate soared to 30,1% last Ha-Madodonga, a rural area week. Stats SA announced a few kilometres south of the that 7,1 million of the country’s western Soutpansberg mouncitizens are officially without a tain range. He finished his job. If the job seekers who have matric at Maneledzi Secondary stopped actively looking for School in Tshiozwi, a neighemployment are also taken into bouring village. consideration, the rate jumps In 2006, his mother died, to 39,7%. but his father and the rest of The sad news is that the pichis family filled in to give him ture is not likely to improve in whatever support he needed. the next year. The figures supHe finished his matric in 2011 plied by Stats SA were of the and then enrolled at the Unisituation before the Covid-19 versity of Venda for a Bachelor pandemic struck. Since April, of Science degree. He finished Covid-19 has caused unfathhis degree in 2017, specialising omed misery in the economy, in mining and environmental with millions of workers geology. losing their jobs or about to be

By Anton van Zyl

retrenched. The World Bank predicted that, mostly due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the world economy will shrink by 5,2% in 2020. This is the worst recession in 80 years.

In the Limpopo Province, the situation might appear to be slightly better than in Gauteng, but this is very artificial. Tshimangadzo is a good example of how the unemployment burden reflects on Gauteng, but the reality is just as dire for Limpopo.

According to the latest Stats SA figures, unemployment jumped to 23,6% in March.

This is a 5,1% year-on-year increase. The industries that shed the most jobs the past year are the agricultural sector (16 000 jobs lost) and the community and social services sector (19 000 jobs lost). The transport sector shed 9 000 jobs, the mining sector 7 000 and 13 000 workers in private households lost their jobs the past year. Workers in the trade sector were the worst hit, with 37 000 job losses.

None of this is good news for Tshimangadzo. He battles to find a job in Gauteng, and he also knows that returning home will not increase his chances.

Economists have warned that the worst is yet to come, with the national unemployment rate expected to go as high as 50%.

If you do have a job that needs a candidate with a BSc in mining and environmental geology, please remember Tshimangadzo. You may find him on a corner of a busy intersection in Rosebank. You could also call him on 0796462658.

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Scholarship applications The programme offers qualclose on 14 September this ity education through partner year. high schools to students who “The foundation believes that are in financial need, have a cuentrepreneurially minded indi- rious entrepreneurial mindset, viduals with ethical values and and have the potential to excel strong leadership skills hold the academically. promise of change. The scholApplication criteria are that arship focuses on cultivating an applicant must be in Grade an entrepreneurial mindset, 6 this year (2020) to apply.

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Listeners fall in love with Empee Mr Media Voice on Air Some on-air names of presenters have a way of making listeners fall in love with either the show or the radio station – but Empee Mr Media Voice on Air manages to achieve both.

Born Phumudzo Mainganya at Ha-Matidza village, Empee Mr Media Voice on Air is an accomplished radio presenter currently attached to Makhado FM, the community radio station in Louis Trichardt.

He feels he was born for the radio.

"When I was nine years old, I had to relocate to my grandparents' place,” he said. “My late grandmother taught me a lot of poems, but my grandfather was a great fan of Phalaphala FM, so I learnt to love radio because of him.”

This information technology and computer science student at Vhembe

Empee Mr Media Voice on Air. TVET College said that he believed that radio presenters should be versatile in all their projects in order to broaden their personalities. "I spent a lot of my time studying, playing music and listening to other radio stations, such Zi Sterio FM and Gagazi FM,” he said. “As a radio man, I don’t ‘box’ myself in, or else I will end up suffering from stagnation; I need to grow and always come up with something new and fresh.”

He spent a stint at Nzhelele FM as a volunteer and eventually found his way to Makhado FM, where he has been hosting Community Diary on Saturdays (15:00-18:00) and “R&B Hits” on Sundays (09:00-12:00).

He revealed that his dream was to own a radio station. “I am looking forward to being a supportive husband to the woman I will marry and get to be the best dad ever to our children,” he said.

Prophet Ramabulana’s new book girls are dating blessers as most of them do not have A well-known prophet, father figures.

Makhado Sinthumule Hope's skin condition Ramabulana, recently does not stop her from released his book, My Af- believing in her dreams. rican Dream - Imbokodo. "We see Hope bringing a The book is about a revolution and solutions young girl called Hope, to her corrupt township who has a rare skin school, where teachers condition called vitiligo. are in relationships with Her parents get divorced students and an alcoholic and her world is suddenly principal," the author said. turned upside down when Speaking to Limpopo she is forced to move Mirror, Ramabulana with her mom from their said that the book aimed suburb mansion to the to address the social ills township. that are silent killers in She finds her uncle communities, such as addicted to nyaope and unemployment, domestic in a bad state because of violence, alcohol, drugs, unemployment. Hope's gangsterism, teenage peers are gangsters in the pregnancy, prostitution, community and young and divorce. "The book

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shows how drugs such nyaope and whoonga, as well as dropping out of school, are destroying the youth."

Through this book, the author said that he wanted to encourage, restore, and mend broken dreams and lives.

"I want people to be motivated by this book during difficult times and also to remind our youth that education is

the greatest liberator that holds the key to a better future."

Readers interested in the book can phone the author on 076 977 9568.

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plished singer, who released her debut album, You're beautiful, A professional educator, moti- some years ago. It comprises 10 vational speaker and musician, tracks, and the standout songs Usiane Magwabeni, has reisare Mmawe, Ngoho i a todea, sued her motivational book, and Challenges. entitled Rise Up, It’s Never “I started singing at a young Too Late, after she received age at church and at home,” she massive pressure from readers said. “I was greatly inspired by who wanted the book back on my parents with their love of the market. music who encouraged me to She had discovered her writing follow my dream in music. I talent at an early age when she composed all 10 the tracks, bewas growing up at Makonde vil- cause composing is in my blood.” lage in the Thulamela area. “I am You're Beautiful was recorded really excited that I am contribby the highly talented Ananias uting towards nation-building Begwa at MB Records. via my writings, and this surely Usiane is available on social adds joy to my heart,” she said. media platforms (Facebook She stated that the road to – Usiane Usie; Twitter – success was not an easy one and Usiane09; Instagram – Usiane) added that she wanted people and she can be reached on 076 from all walks of life to reclaim 949 3239. their God-given strength and power to realise their dreams.

“Rise Up, It’s Never Too Late is the book that I wrote to motivate every person, young and old, to stand up and be whatever that they have dreamed to be. It encourages everyone to gather their strength, rebuild themselves and pursue those dreams that they have initially lost because of setbacks and other disappointments that life throws at us.”

This book contains vital quotes, stories, and free verses to motivate and encourage those who will read them.

“Rich motivations point towards reaching one’s dream,” she said.

She is the founder and director of a non-profit A professional educator, motivational speaker organisation, and musician, Usiane Magwabeni, has just reisAritikane. She is sued her motivational book entitled Rise Up, It’s also an accomNever Too Late.

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Third album for Sesi Wa Muimbi Entertainment Music and school can mix, says 14-year-old Rotondwa Ndou of Madimbo village outside Musina. A Grade 9 learner at Lwaphungu High School, Ndou has already released two albums and she is working on her third one, to be released next month.

Going by her stage name of Sesi Wa Muimbi, the little star is an inspiration to many young people in Madimbo and the surrounding villages. Her beautiful voice and acrobatic dancing moves have earned her respect amongst her peers in the music industry.

“I used to sing at Sunday school in church, and everyone appreciated my voice. Even at school, I used to lead songs during assembly, and it made my teachers and fellow pupils happy. One day, I told my parents that I wanted to be a music star and they promised to support me as long as I did not neglect my schoolwork.”

She said her father, Mr

Never Ndou, booked At 14 years of age, Rotondwa Ndou, a studio for her in aka Sesi Wa Muimbi, has already 2018. Her mother, released two successful albums.

Mpho Malitsha, “was She is working on her third one to always on my side be released next month. and encouraged me to be focused. I was schoolwork.” a little bit nervous Her third album, entitled when I went to studio for the Mikovhe ya tshilidzi, will first time, but I adjusted as time went by. That was when I be released next month. She recorded my first album, Mpho added: "My music is a mix of house, kwasa kwasa and yanga. The album was a hit manyalo. Mikovhe ya tshilidzi and local people bought it in has songs such as U ya tonga, large numbers. It was always played in taxis, local shops and U khou vha vhona, Zwivhuya, people’s homes and that made Kandani, U fha ndi u fhahea, Vhangana vhanga and me happy.”

Sesi said she returned to the Makhulu. I have no doubt that, like my two previous studio last year and recorded albums, Mikovhe ya tshilidanother album, Tshisima. zi will do well in the music “This one was also played on circles.” radio and it is still receiving She said she would never airplay on Musina FM. I sacrifice her education for muused to perform in various sic. “Education is my first love, public places to promote it, and it also sold a lot of copies. and it will open many doors for me. If I am educated, I will Releasing the second album be able to manage my music never distracted me from career with ease.” doing my schoolwork and I Sesi Wa Muimbi can be continued to impress my parents and my teachers with my contacted on 072 724 3461.

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Art & Entertainment Cyria turns embarrassment into opportunity Man, Out of my heart, Vhuhadzi first, Vhasadzi vho fhela and Polo Vivo.

The trouble started last year when she Taking advantage of her fame and made a terrible mistake while she was beautiful voice, the much-celebrated interpreting for her pastor in church. comedian decided to take things a The video was trending heavily on step further by going to the studio and social media and was a disgrace for recording her first single album, Call her. The video went viral and she Back, which was released last week. felt so depressed that she spent two The single is a mixture of Afro-pop and days locking herself in her room. house music.

After a week, she picked herself up She explains how she ventured into and turned the whole disgrace into a the music industry: “My comedy fans positive experience by making funny kept on telling me that I have a beautiful videos that went viral on social media. voice and I should try my hand at music.

Within two weeks, Cyria Tshipetana At first, I ignored them, but the matter of Ha-Mutsha Tshitandani became a became more serious when fellow funny comedian who would make you church members said the same thing laugh until you cry. timeously. I then decided to take action Her career was blossoming so much and try my luck in music.” that she received many invitations to enShe said she was happy that her song tertain people at various public events. was received well by her fans, who keep People started making challenges of her on calling her for congratulations. “I was funny videos and this made her one of just trying my luck and things turned the most famous comedians in Vhembe. out to be positive for my new musical Her most famous jokes that have gone career. People were happy when they viral on social media include Man to heard the song for the first time, and Entertainment

everyone was confident that it was a hit.

It has now landed on various radio stations and they will be playing it anytime from now.

I then decided to upload it to various online stores, so that people can download it wherever they are. Those who need hard copies can contact me on 076 199 9563.”

She encouraged young people to use their talents. “We have lot of talented young people in our country, but they are not utilizing their talents.

We will not all get formal employment, hence it is important that we should stand up and do something for ourselves.”

Mukosi’s sounds of excitement she earned it during her primary school days when she led tradiMukosi is known for her amaztional music troupes of the schools ing, active voice and, as this is she attended, which were Lotsha how she portrays herself, sexy Primary School and Tshikhuthula moves as she performs the song Secondary School at Mukondeni Kha ri dovhe zwa mulovha. village in the Mashamba area.

The song’s message is “let us “I led the malende, tshigombela do again what we did yesterday and tshifasi music-and-dance because what we did yesterday groups at the schools I attendwas good and enjoyable”. She told ed. When I got into the centre, Limpopo Mirror during an inter- singing in my beautiful voice, I view at her home that the song would dance until all traditional was open to many interpretations, attire fell off and I would continue as long as it provided a sense of to dance, with people shouting joy and happiness to those who with excitement,” she said. “That enjoyed it. was when people started to call “When the song came out late me Mukosi because I made them last year, it instantly gained a lot cheer me on in excitement.” of popularity and I found myself The trophies her school had receiving a lot a calls from event received during different comorganisers who wanted me to petitions remain in the schools’ perform at their shows and gigs, display spaces even today. “To me, and I really felt thankful,” she said. music is a calling; I didn’t just Other songs that cemented start singing and dancing today,” her standing in the industry are she said.

Gunye-gunye and Baby ndi na Her previous albums include ndala.

Shango lashu (2016), Matula Mukosi is a stage name and (2017) and Kha ri dovhe zwa

By Tshifhiwa Mukwevho

mulovha (2019). “I am ready for success in this industry and nothing is going to stop me,” she said.

Mukosi, who was born Shonisani Maideledzha, is disturbed by people who created a Facebook account that has been posting malicious posts that ridicule another highly talented fellow artist, Makhadzi.

“I have nothing against any singer, and I don’t see the reason why a normal person would open up a Facebook account just to post such silly but debilitating stuff,” she said. “I respect Makhadzi for her talent and journey in the music industry; she has worked hard to find herself where she is today.”

Mukosi’s legitimate Facebook accounts are Mukosi Muimbi Khathaphila, Mukosi Muimbi Mukosie, and Mukosi Khathaphila. The fake one is Mukosi Muimbi.

Mukosi has just finished working on her new album, which will

Cyria Tshipetana has released a new single, Call Back.

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Mukosi.

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be released in good time this year.

The album is provisionally entitled Vha re vhawe, and she worked with a variety of producers such as King Salama, DJ Hlukzy, Babethegashozen, Master Khebza, DJ Citizen, DJ Slesh P, and MRSIX 21 DJ Dance.

Tshedza is a top newsreader at Phalaphala FM Tshedza Mukwevho, a newsreader at Phalaphala FM, is already making a name for herself.

She was born and grew up at Ha-Matsila village in the Masia area. She attended Matsila Primary School and Tshimbiluni Primary School. She then went to Tshiemuemu Secondary School in Tshakhuma and matriculated at Radzambo Secondary School in 2010.

Mukwevho obtained a degree in media studies from the University of Venda. She was given an opportunity for an internship at the SABC in Limpopo in 2014, where they noticed her talent and skills as a journalist and newsreader.

She started reading news for Phalaphala FM in 2015. “When the opportunity of being a newsreader presented itself, I had to grab it with both hands.” Asked about the recipe of her success, Mukwevho was quick to say: “Perseverance, hard work, motivation and effective time management are the only secrets for success. I have always believed that no matter how many shots I have missed, I am going to make the next one.”

Mukwevho said she was not yet satisfied by her recent success as she planned to achieve more in life. “I am still young and there is still more to offer to my community. I did not allow fame to go to my head, but I gave myself more time to read my books. I set realistic goals for myself and I strive to achieve them without failure. I have also learnt to believe in myself and to learn from my past mistakes at all times,” she explained.

She is very thankful about the support she has received since she ventured into the broadcasting industry. “I am what I am because of my listeners, and I will never forget to appreciate their continuous support. My achievements are through their constructive criticism and, with their support, I believe I will go far.”

“For me, radio means opportunities,” she said. “It bridges the gap between our people and the world. Radio inspires and instils hope. With radio, we learn the difference between right and wrong. Radio has given me an opportunity to do something in the community, you see. I have always wanted to be part of change.”

She said that there was nothing that made her happier than breaking a story or being the first person to tell a story, especially in her mother tongue. “I have become an idol to a few people because of it,” she said. “Radio has taught me how to speak to a larger audience. I am now confident to speak or voice my opinion.”

She advised the youth to study hard, “so that they may be able to make a significant contribution in the community in which they live.

Youths must also stay away from drugs and criminal activities and prepare themselves for careers that will benefit them in life.”

Queen Popoo drops Ndi munangiwa

By Tshifhiwa Mukwevho The talented rap artist Queen Popoo released a full-length album, Ndi Munangiwa, on Monday.

Queen Popoo, who is currently the foremost and most active female rapper in the district, said that the album was long overdue. “I had planned to release this album long ago, but then the lockdown and Covid-19 blanketed us as a country,” she said. “No pandemic can stop the arts, however, and this is quite evident in the fact that I am able to release this album during what seems to be hard times in the industry.”

Ndi munangiwa comprises 14 songs across different genres, which are Ndi munangiwa, Queen ndi nne, Vhafumakadzi (ft Acolly mandiza), U shuma (ft Racha kill), Vhugevhenga, Vhutshilo (ft Pn boy), Let's twerk, African woman, Ndi do muwana gai

(ft Fortunator), See me in a crown, Ndo muwana (ft Pn boy), Inwi (ft Adolf Mr Thohoyandou), No mmbaisa (ft Monster), and Nne na inwi (ft Native Trojan).

“The album is available via WhatsApp and e-mail at R80,” she said.

“We are still within the lockdown and we need to be innovative in how we release and sell our music. Therefore, those who need Ndi munangiwa can contact me via WhatsApp on 082 735 8269 or deposit R80 into my bank account (Capitec account number 1575156723, Ms S Dzhandzhi) and hook me up,” she said.

Born Fhatuwani Dzhadzhi at Vondo la Thavha village, Queen Popoo is a rapper whose lyrics and verses have a way of staying in the listener’s mind long after one has first heard them.

She said that the only word to sum up her approach to music was ‘impact’ because music had to make an impact

on people’s minds.

“My journey started in 2010, when I rapped with my dudes D Horse and D2,” she said. “We were in high school. In 2018, I sang mostly within the manyalo genre, but in 2018 I had to get back to rap, for that’s the genre in which I feel most comfortable.”

Inspired by South African Afro-pop star and songwriter Amanda Benedicta Antony, who is popularly known by her stage name as Amanda Black, Queen Popoo’s music is as powerful as those of her inspirers.

“I sing hip-hop and I see myself reaching higher places,” she said.

Queen Popoo is available on most social media platforms and can be reached on 082 735 8269.

Tshedza Mukwevho. Photo supplied.

Queen Popoo.

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Residents near Kruger border fear elephants who roam at night been found in the villages. Last December, an elephant was Residents of Gumbu, Sigonde killed by rangers at Sigonde and Tshenzhelani near Musi- when it troubled the communina say they are living in fear ty, and in April this year, lions of wild animals, especially were seen in the area. elephants, that are roaming One of the residents, Mr in the area, damaging fences Mahwahsane Mudzweda, and uprooting trees and the said the wild animals made vegetables of the community. residents feel uneasy and The residents, who live near fearful about the presence of the Kruger National Park and the animals. “Our lives are in Zimbabwe, say the elephants danger. We do not feel safe at are roaming the streets at night. all,” said Mudzweda. “A night The community has called ago, we had to run for our lives on the Department of Enviafter we saw elephants here on ronmental Affairs (DEA) to our street.” increase their efforts to search The chief of Sigonde, for the elephants.

Vho-Elina Ndou, is calling on This is not the first time that the DEA to ensure that the a wild animal has escaped and fence is reinforced. “I am very

By Kaizer Nengovhela

worried because that thing is very dangerous.” She added that rumours about four elephants roaming the area were going around. Ndou said that the DEA was not doing anything to make sure that the community was safe from the animals.

Mr Zaid Kalla from the DEA said that they were aware of the elephants in the area. He said that a team of rangers was tracing the elephants and that they had returned across the Zimbabwe border. He added that the rangers are staying to monitor the situation.

“We call on residents to call the community leaders, should the elephants surface again,” he said.

A fence damaged by stray elephants. Photo supplied.

Manamela impressed with Univen and Vhembe’s state of readiness navirus, sanitised, and wore during this time,” said Dzaga. masks by way of adhering to The manager of VhemThe Deputy Minister of the Covid-19 pandemic prebe TVET College’s clothing Higher Education, Buti vention regulations. production plant, Mr Rudzani Manamela, said that he was The spokesperson for UniMakheda, said he was happy impressed with the state of ven, Dr Takalani Dzaga, said that the deputy minister himreadiness of the Universithey were expecting to welself had visited the college for ty of Venda (Univen) and come a cohort of about 33% of the fact-finding mission about Vhembe TVET College after students back to the campus its state of readiness. Makheda his visit to the two campuses from Monday, 22 June, mostly said they also produced their two weeks ago. those in their final year and own masks and sanitisers Manamela, who was accom- doing practical work. “We also and they always encouraged panied by the MEC for Health, have tight security when all adherence and compliance Dr Phophi Ramathuba, and people, including students and among students, employees, Vhembe District Municipality employees, are being screened and visitors to the college.

Mayor Dowelani Nenguda, for the coronavirus before they Makheda also told Manawas on a visit to institutions of enter the campus. Students mela that the centre needed higher learning to assess and have to observe social distanc- some funds to proceed with monitor the state of readiness ing when attending lectures some projects to fight the ahead of their welcoming and students with disabilities scourge of the coronavirus another group of students on will also receive preference pandemic. their campuses.

“We were impressed with the state of readiness at Univen and Vhembe TVET College as we visited and had a fact-finding mission ahead the coming of students. We hope and are optimistic that learning and teaching will go smoothly as the university and college management were prepared,” said Manamela.

Together with Dr Ramathuba, he visited campus clinics, student residences, the life sciences section at Univen, among others, and the Vhembe TVET College’s plant for The Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, clothing production.

Mr Buti Manamela (left), and Limpopo MEC for Health Manamela and Ramathuba Dr Phophi Ramathuba (right) photographed with some were screened for the coroofficials.

By Silas Nduvheni

From left to right:Mr Ntshavheni Nethanani of Vhembe District Command Council, Mr Khathutshelo Nesane, Thulamela Mayor Avhashoni Tshifhango and Mr Ntuseni Nesane, photographed during the visit to Dr NJ Nesane Farm Pty Ltd (formerly Tshatala Farm).

Mayor applauds Nwanedi farmers “We found out that some farmers here in Nwanedi were Thulamela mayor Avhashocomplying and advised those ni Tshifhango said he was who didn’t comply to follow the impressed with the way some requirements needed to fight farmers in Nwanedi were the coronavirus. We also adcomplying with the regulavised them to register, sanitise tions as part of the Covid-19 and screen clients who are vispandemic. iting and purchasing vegetables and fruit on their farm, so that Mayor Tshifhango, who was they can control any occurrence accompanied by some members of the virus,” said Tshifhango. of the Vhembe Command Mr Sydney Chauke, business Council Team, officials from the unit manager at the Nwanedi department of labour and the Pack House, said they appreciSouth African Police Services, ated the visit by the command visited Nwanedi Pack House, team, and it would help them formerly Tshatale farm, now to understand compliance known as NJ Nesane Farm better. He added that they had Services Pty Ltd to monitor not encountered any outbreak compliance after the outbreak of the coronavirus. of the coronavirus.

‘We always observe and comBy Silas Nduvheni

ply with the regulations as we sanitise, keep social distancing and register each client coming to our pack house. We have about 34 workers at Nwanedi Pack House and they help us in packaging vegetables, such as green peppers, gem squash, butternut, and tomatoes, among others, before they can be sent to various markets,” said Chauke.

Mr Ntshavheni Nethanani of the Vhembe District Command Council told the farmers in Nwanedi that the council was not there to charge those farmers who did not comply, but to monitor and advise those who did not comply to do so as a better way of saving the lives of farmers and labourers.

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55 Commercial Rd Louis Trichardt Sitting at the centre is Chief vho-makhadzi vho-Phophi Mphephu Ramabulana, watching needy people receiving food parcels on Sunday.

Food parcels handed out to vulnerable at Sendedza

By Bernard Chiguvare “I am happy to receive the food parcels. I struggle most of the time to put food on the table,” said Kendra Mugwena, one of the 42 vulnerable people from Sendedza village, Nzhelele, upon receiving food parcels at the royal house last Sunday.

Mugwena (18) lives with her grandmother, who is surviving on a social grant. Her mother died while she was in Grade 7. She is unemployed. “As I turned 18, my social grant was cut. I tried to apply for the R350 unemployment relief, but never got a response from SASSA,” said Mugwena.

The food parcels were organised

by Sendedza’s SANCO branch, the royal family, and local businesses.

“After realising that the government has done its part in trying to assist vulnerable people and

that the government alone cannot win this war, as the leadership we requested people who are able and local business to donate food. Fortunately, the response was good. We would like to thank our people and local businesspeople who donated the food. We also encourage other community members and local businesspeople to be part of this campaign,” said Marubini Shuffle, Sendedza SANCO’s chairperson.

Chief vho-makhadzi vho-Phophi Mphephu Ramabulana was happy and thanked the leadership of Sanco and the donors for their dedication and commitment in trying to ease poverty in the community.

Ramabulana said this should not be a once-off event but asked them to keep extending a helping hand to the vulnerable. She also challenged other members of the community and businesspeople to play their part in easing poverty within the community.

Public Protector’s office still “digitally” available

use it, we encourage the public not to visit our offices at the moment The Public Protector has the as a way to curb the spread of the power to investigate any conduct coronavirus. Communities have in state affairs or in the public to note that we now use different administration in any sphere of means, such as the Public Progovernment. tector’s Facebook page and radio Investigations may include malstations, to spread our mandate and administration, undue delays, abuse how to get in touch with the Public of power, and improper conduct in Protector’s office during these state institutions and can lead to trying times. appropriate remedial action.

“Everyone will have noticed that One of the mandate areas is all government sectors have custhat the Public Protector must be tomised their way of communicataccessible to all persons and coming with stakeholders through virmunities. tual meetings and other means. At Most of the people might have the Office of the Public Protector, noticed that physical access to gov- we are available to assist the public ernment buildings to get services with complaints that are within our they need is not easy these days be- scope of work as outlined in our cause of the coronavirus pandemic. mandate. However, we don’t allow This forces community members walk-in complainants at the moand government entities to adapt to ment because of the reasons alluded a new style of living but still be able to above, but rather through digital to observe and maintain all human media,” the office announced. rights.

The Office of the Public Protector Despite the current Covid-19 is making a call on all districts and pandemic, the Office of the Public communities in Limpopo to follow Protector in Limpopo is champiall the Covid-19 rules and regulaoning the service-delivery charter. tions, so that they may be safe from “This is to alert the public that the coronavirus pandemic. although the office is open and welFor the public to lodge comcoming every member of society to plaints at the office of the Public Protector, they can Expanding Healthcare Company use our mobile contact requires 20 NEW CONSULTANTS number, which is To join their dynamic team 064 973 9970, fax it to 015 295 2870 or Offering:R5200-R12 500 email complaints to Company Bonuses - Incentives-Promotion Vacancies Available in the Louis Trichardt Branch Area. Polokwaneregistry@ Full Company Training provided. pprotect.org or get Requirements: more information on Must be presentable with good communication skills the office website www.

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015 516 3981 LEGALS PBN MAWILA ATTORNEYS NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN TERMS OF SECTION 29 (1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965 In The Late Estate Of The Late MASHAVA KHAZAMULA PHILLIMON of Iden�ty Number: 510323 5595 086 Who used to reside at Xihosana Village Erf 260, Limpopo Province who died on 30 May 2020 and was married to Mashava Mithavini Maria of Iden�ty No: 560226 0753 080. Estate Number: 880/2020 At Master Of The High Court Thohoyandou.

All persons having claims against the above men�oned estate must lodge them with the executor within 30 days from the date of publica�on hereof Signed at Thohoyandou on this the 29th day of June 2020.

PBN MAWILA A�orneys, Office N0: 01, Sabina Plaza, Behind Mochachos, P O Box 917, Thohoyandou, 0950 TEL: 015 962 2735 FAX: 086 737 1859 Email: pbnmawila@yahoo.com REF: PBN/EST03/2020 MATHOBO, RAMBAU & SIGOGO ATTORNEYS NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN TERMS OF SECTION 29 (1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965 ESTATE OF THE LATE ALPHEUS KHETHANI NETHOMBONI, ESTATE NO: 816/2020 ID NO: 340623 5079 080 LAST ADDRESS: PHIPHIDI VILLAGE All persons having claims against the above men�oned estate are required to lodge their claims with the undersigned within 30 days a�er the date of the publica�on hereof.

MATHOBO, RAMBAU & SIGOGO INC, 28 MPHEPHU DRIVE, NEXT TO JJ MOTORS THOHOYANDOU, PO BOX 775, SIBASA ,0970 Tel: 015 962 0712 Email: juliet@mrsinc. co.za Ref: Est816/2020 MAKHUVHA E M ATTORNEYS NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 35 (5) OF ACT 66 OF 1965 The First and Final

Liquida�on and Distribu�on Account in the Estate of the late RISIMATE FREDDY RINGANE of I.D NO: 590621 5406 086 of XIKUNDU, SHIFANI VILLAGE, Thohoyandou, Limpopo province who died on the 26th/10/2019, Ref no: 2580/2019, Master’s office: THOHOYANDOU will be open for inspec�on for a period of 21 days from date of publica�on at the Master’s offices.

Should no objec�on be lodged with the master’s office during the specified period, the executor will proceed to make payments in accordance with the said account.

SIGNED AT THOHOYANDOU ON THIS THE 24th DAY OF JUNE 2020.

MAKHUVHA E.M ATTORNEYS, P O BOX 759, THOHOYANDOU, 0950 REF: MAK/EST/12/19/RIN WISANI BALOYI INC NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 35 (5) OF ACT 66 OF 1965 First and Final Liquida�on and Distribu�on Account in the Estate of the late NEMUKULA NTHAMBELENI GRACE of I.D no: 660824 0784 086 of Thohoyandou loca�on, Vhembe District, Limpopo Province, who died on the 03/09/2002, ref no: 3080/2016, Master’s office: Thohoyandou will be open for inspec�on for a period of 21 days from date of publica�on at the Master’s offices.

Should no objec�on be lodged with the master’s office during the specified period, the executor will proceed to make payments in accordance with the said account.

SIGNED AT THOHOYANDOU ON THIS THE 19th of June 2020 WISANI BALOYI INC., BOX 3305, LOUIS TRICHARDT, 0920 REF: EST/04/2020 WISANI BALOYI INC NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN TERMS OF SECTION 29 (1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965 Estate Late NELUVHALANI NYAMBENI GRACE, I.D NO: 601115 0165 083 of Stand no: 62 Mbilwi Village, Sibasa, Limpopo Province who passed away on 3 February 2020 and was a widow at the �me of her death.

Estate number: 502/2020 Master’s office: Thohoyandou Persons having claims against this estate are called to lodge their claims within 30 days from date of publica�on.

SIGNED AT THOHOYANDOU ON 23 JUNE 2020 WISANI BALOYI INC., BOX 3305, LOUIS TRICHARDT, 0920 REF: EST/01/2020 WISANI BALOYI INC NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN TERMS OF SECTION 29 (1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965 Estate Late MTHIMKHULU

MPOKISENI SARAH, I.D NO: 830415 0620 084 of House No: 3583, Matswale Phase 8, Musina, Limpopo Province who passed away on 16 January 2019 and was never married.

Estate number: 540/2020 Master’s office: Thohoyandou Persons having claims against this estate are called to lodge their claims within 30 days from date of publica�on.

SIGNED AT THOHOYANDOU ON 23 JUNE 2020 WISANI BALOYI INC., BOX 3305, LOUIS TRICHARDT, 0920 REF: EST/03/2020 WISANI BALOYI INC NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN TERMS OF SECTION 29 (1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965 Estate Late BALOYI NDAHENI LUCY, I.D NO: 200425 0168 08 5 of Thomo Village, Limpopo Province who died on the 17th of June 2019 and was a widower at the �me of her death.

Estate number: 544/2020 Master’s office: Thohoyandou Persons having claims against this estate are called to lodge their claims within 30 days from date of publica�on SIGNED AT THOHOYANDOU ON THIS THE 19th of June 2020 WISANI BALOYI INC., BOX 3305, LOUIS TRICHARDT, 0920 REF: EST/02/2020 SADIKI ATTORNEYS NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 35(5) OF ACT 66 OF 1965 No�ce is hereby given that copies of the liquida�on and distribu�on accounts (first and final, unless otherwise stated) in the estate specified below will be open for inspec�on of all persons with an interest therein for a period of 21 days (or shorter if specifically stated) from the date specified or from the date of publica�on which ever may be later and at the offices of the Masters and Magistrates as stated.

Should no objec�on thereto be lodged with the Master concerned during the specified period, the executor will proceed to make payments in accordance with the accounts.

In the Estate of Late: NETHAMBA TSHILILO CATHRINE of ID NO: 670627 0047 083, Last Address: STAND NO: 2010 DZANANI TOWNSHIP MOUNTAIN VIEW, Limpopo Province.

Master Reference: 1816/2019 Masters Office: Thohoyandou, Magistrates office: Dzanani.

Executor’s Address: SADIKI ATTORNEYS, R523 road to Sibasa, Unit &3, Tshilimandila Office Complex RABALI VILLAGE, Tel: 015 590 2729 Email: admin@sadikia�orneys. co.za Ref: Est1816/2019

SIGWAVHULIMU ATTORNEYS.

ADV R J MAKHERA CHAMBERS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN TERMS OF SECTION 29 (1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965 All person having claims against the under men�oned Estate must lodge their claims with the Executor concerned within 30 days (for as indicated from date of publica�on hereof) ESTATE NO: 917/2020 MASTERS OFFICE: THOHOYANDOU SURNAME: MUDAU CHRISTIANS NAMES: MAKONDELELA WILLIAM DATE OF BIRTH: 1942-0406 ID NO: 4204065224085 LAST ADDRESS: STAND NO: 264, THOHOYANDOU BLOCK P, DISTRICT, LIMPOPO PROVINCE. DATE OF DEATH: 25TH SEPTEMBER 2019 Name and address of executor or authorized agent: PJ NETSHIDZATI SIGWAVHULIMU ATTORNEYS, OFFICE NO.06, 08 & 09 FIRST FLOOR, BLOCK D, NPDC, LIMDEV BUILDING, THOHOYANDOU P.O.BOX 747, SIBASA, 0970 TEL/FAX (015) 962 1097 FAX-EMAIL: 0864654693 Ref: Est917/2020

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN TERMS OF SECTION 29 (1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965 IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE: TSHISIKULE NNDWAKHULU FRANK ID NO: 4207165044089 of Makwarela Ext 4, stand no 5235, Thulamela Municipality, Vhembe District, Limpopo Province, who died on 2019-12-10 and was married. Estate number 822/2020 Master’s office: Thohoyandou.

All persons having claims against the above men�oned estate are called to lodge their claims within thirty (30) days from date of publica�on hereof with the executrix, Shonisani Tshavhungwe Tshisikule of Makwarela Ext 4 stand no 5235 Thulamela Municipality, Vhembe, Limpopo or her agent whose par�culars are as follows: ADVOCATE RJ MAKHERA CHAMBERS, OFFICE NO 8, 2010 CENTRE, OPPOSITE PHALAPHALA FM BUILDINGS, THOHOYANDOU. DATED AND SIGNED AT THOHOYANDOU ON THIS THE 29 DAY OF JUNE 2020.

REF RJ/EST/TNF/21/2020.

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LIMPOPO MIRROR

10 3 July 2020

Warm winter for Tondalushaka kids

By Tshifhiwa Mukwevho Madombidzha Rugby Club has added comfort to the lives of the children who are attached to Tondalushaka Home-based Care Centre by donating winter items, including blankets and clothes.

The club’s representative, Mr Tony Marageni, said that they had accumulated clothing and blankets via a drive partnership with Kone Village Boutique Lodge and Grace It Enterprise to ensure that the children were finally provided with much-needed items.

“We have successfully managed to do this with some of our biggest donations being 60 Jars of Hope from Laerskool Louis Trichardt and 50 Blankets from Premjee & Son Cash

and Carry, to add to everything that was donated by the general public,” Marageni said.

Marageni added: “With the country facing the Covid-19 pandemic, it is important that those who can assist those who can’t do it for themselves do so with a good heart. The blankets and clothes can at least help keep people warm during this winter period.”

Grace It Enterprise had sanitised all the donated items before they were handed to recipients to make sure that no transfer of any disease to the recipients took place. “We would like to thank Grace It Enterprise, Premjee & Son Cash and Carry, Kone Village Boutique Lodge, and Laerskool Louis Trichardt for donating 60 Jars of Hope that will make for a warm meal,” he said.

Kone Village Boutique Lodge’s Rotea Sebata stated that extending help to those who were less fortunate was the will of God. “As Kone Village, we are protected and supported by the community, and therefore we must give back and see how we can assist,” she said.

Tondalushaka Home-based Care Centre’s manager, Ms Balanganani Catherine Netsianda, expressed appreciation for the donations from the club and added that people like them had kept the centre alive for decades. “We are really touched by the hand of giving that they had extended to us,” she said.

“We as the caretakers in the centre are really happy, and our children had also expressed their appreciation for the gifts.

The donation has brought a smile to our faces.”

As a way of celebrating Youth Month, the Eltivillas youth of the Tshinwa Fasio group donated clothes, shoes and food to 50 needy people in Tshikota and surrounding areas. In front are, from left to right, Kingdom Mleya, Dzivhuluwani Mavhungu and Tshir Tshifhiwa Mukwevho angwani Mulweli, taking part in handing out the parcels. Photo supplied.

In the picture, Mr Tony Marageni and Ms Rotea Sebata (Kone Village Boutique Lodge) hand items to Ms Balanganani Catherine Netsianda (first right) and two other beneficiaries.

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The traditional leader of Lwamondo-Khumbe, Chief Avhapfani Tshikhovhokhovho (wearing black suit with tie) handed over food parcels to his needy community members.

Food parcels donated to needy families at Lwamondo-Khumbe

By Silas Nduvheni

Ten needy families in Lwamondo-Khumbe village outside Thohoyandou will no longer have to go to bed on empty stomachs, thanks to some businessmen operating around the village who donated food parcels.

The traditional leader of Lwamondo-Khumbe, Chief Avhapfani Tshikhovhokhovho, said life had been a nightmare for some of the people during the lockdown. “I tried to inform the community leaders and the petty headman to approach different businessmen operating around to donate some funds that would be used for purchasing food parcels. We have identified some needy families, who could not get help during the government and municipalities’ support,” said Tshikhovhokhovho.

According to Tshikhovhokhovho, the food parcels include 12,5 kg mealie meal, cooking oil, fish, a tray of eggs, tins of fish and soup.

A community leader in Lwamondo-Khumbe village, Ms Mbulaheni Mangoma, said they were worried that some needy people could not get food parcels donated by the government and the Thulamela local municipality as huge numbers of people could be found there. According to Mangoma, her village still had some needy people and they urged some good Samaritans to continue helping those who could not go work, due to the Covid-19 lockdown.

One of the recipients of food parcels in Lwamondo-Khumbe, Ms Julia Makhadi, was over the moon with her parcel. “I am an unemployed mother, who depends on my elder sister to make a living, but she was no longer helping me as she is also not working. There is no income for people working odd jobs after the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic,” said Makhadi.

LIMPOPO MIRROR

3 July 2020 11

LEGAL NOTICE

VHEMBE DISTRICT

The department of Social Development in Vhembe District is requesting anyone having information with regards to the family of the following children to contact the assigned social workers: No.

Name of Child

1

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Date of Birth

Village

Family Member

Name of Social Worker

Contact Details

Office

1

Maluleke Thembi Lethar

2007/11/06

Minga zone 2

Maluleke Tinyiko Elizabeth

Nwaila RB

Mhinga Zone 2

015 851 3064

2

Mduduzi Gift

2011/01/25

Malamulele

Chauke Nompumelelo Dephney

Baloyi P

Malamulele

015 851 3064

3

Makhubele Vukosi Promise

2005/10/04

Greenfarm

Makhubele Salphinah

Mathebula S.H

Mavambe

015 851 3064

4

Hlungwani Bongani Melton

2007/10/01

Mavambe

Hlungwani Tinyiko Paulinah

Mathebula S H

Mavambe

015 851 3064

5

Matseke Lussia Nhlayiseko

2009/06/20

Mahonisi

Matseke Joyce

Baloyi T H

Xigalo

015 851 3064

6

Chuma Vunene Pride

2005/03/18

Mudavula

Chuma Tintswalo Witness

Pataka N.B

Mudavula

015 851 3064

7

Chauke Sevedzazile

2003/06/19

Matiyani

Chauke Mkateko

Qakula N

Matiyani

015 851 3064

8

Yingwani Rito Decorate

2008/11/27

Josefa

Yingwani Tsakani Florah

Qakula N

Matiyani

015 851 3054

9

Mabunda Denzel

2009/04/04

Malamulele

Mabunda Gift

Khosa M.A

Madonsi

015 851 3064

10

Baloyi Akani Maria

2014/04/17

Gandlanani

Baloyi Rirhandzu Queen

Nelukau MR.L

Mavambe

015 851 3054

11

Baloyi Phophi Nyeleti

2005/05/16

Gandlanani

Baloyi Rirhandzu Queen

Nelukau MR.L

Mavambe

015 851 3064

12

Maluleka Nari Ntlhakuso

2014/03/19

Mahonisi

Ndlovu Hlamalani

Matidze N.M

Mavambe Clinic

015 851 3064

13

Shivambu Possible

2004/10/14

Mahonisi

Matamba Taraka

Matidze N M

Mavambe Clinic

015 851 3054

14

Makhani Rotshidzwa

2007/01/19

Mahonisi

Baloyi Alice

Matidze N.M

Mavambe Clinic

015 851 3064

15

Makhani Phathutshedzo

2007/10/19

Mahonisi

Baloyi Alice

Matidze N.M

Mavambe Clinic

015 851 3064

16

Baloyi Hope

2003/01/18

Mahonisi

Baloyi Alice

Matidze N M

Mavambe Clinic

015 851 3064

17

Baloyi Oscar

2003/01/18

Mahonisi

Baloyi Alice

Matidze N M

Mavambe Clinic

015 851 3064

18

Hlongwane Billy Alex

2018/04/19

Nkavele

Hlongwane Vusiwana

Mhangani T.S

Block D

015 851 3064

19

Hlongwane Ntsako Natasha

2007/06/28

Nkavele

Hlongwane Vusiwana

Mhangani T.S

Block D

015 851 3064

20

Mathye Dovani

2005/04/09

Nkavele

Chauke Grace Khubani

Mhangani T.S

Block D

015 851 3064

21

Netsianda Ntiyiso Ashley

2012/03/28

Bulwini

Ngobeni Tlhaveka Grace

Maluleke M

Mphambo

015 851 3064

22

Baloyi Noxolo

2012/05/19

Xigamani

Nghonyama Ntsieni Suzan

Maluleke M

Mphambo

015 851 3064

23

Dibula Thabelo

2007/08/29

Mashau

Dibula Rofhiwa Agnes

Bandi L L

Bungeni H/C

082 042 2884

24

Dibula Caniva Ntsako

2003/03/27

Mashau

Dibula Rofhiwa Agnes

Bandi L L

Bungeni H/C

082 042 2884

25

Mothelo Nduvho Billy Junior

2006/09/08

Mashau

Mothelo Shonisani Sharon

Bandi L L

Bungeni H/C

082 042 2884

26

Silima Thendo

2010/07/21

Mashau

Silima Rofhiwa

Bandi L L

Bungeni H/C

082 042 2884

27

Silima Warnashudu

2013/03/23

Mashau

Silima Rofhiwa

Bandi L L

Bungeni H/C

082 042 2884

28

Shivambu Rulani Method

2005/01/22

Bungeni

Shivambu Patironi Lanwisa

Bandi L L

Bungeni H/C

082 042 2884

29

Tiyiselani Cousin Subere

2006/01/18

Tiyani

Gail Talifhani Subere

Makwapa TMT

Tiyani Health Centre

072 321 2772

30

Advocate Hletelo Chavalala

2002/08/20

Olifantshoek

Popelani Onicah Chabalala

Makwapa TMT

Tiyani Health Centre

072 321 2772

31

Rimitsu Archibold Chabalala

2011/11/01

Olifantshoek

Popelani Onicah Chabalala

Makwapa TMT

Tiyani Health Centre

072 321 2772

32

Ntsako Muondli Mukhari

2005/08/13

Tiyani

Hlamalani Sylvia Mukhari

Sambo K.R

Tiyani Health Centre

079 757 2975

33

Risima Candice Mukhari

2012/08/31

Tiyani

Hlamalani Sylvia Mukhari

Sambo K R

Tiyani Health Centre

079 757 2975

34

Khanyisile Khoza

2007/05/07

Tiyani

Hlekani Irene Khoza

Sambo K R

Tiyani Health Centre

079 757 2975

35

Wisani Pride Khoza

2010/07/28

Tiyani

Hlekani Irene Khoza

Sambo K.R

Tiyani Health Centre

079 757 2975

36

Andani Washington Munyai

2006/08/18

Sereni

Vista Munyai

Tharaga A

Sereni Clinic

073 498 2799

37

Mphephu Mukundi

2004/09/26

Tsianda

Mphephu Luvhengo

Matshepe L.P

Ha Mutsha

015 581 6925

38

Mphephu Rolivhuwa

2010/07/06

Tsianda

Mphephu Luvhengo

Matshepe L.P

Ha-Mutsha

015 581 6925

39

Ratshilingana Khodani Elias

2004/11/06

Tshakhuma

Kwinda Mulalo Gloria

Ravele V.D

Levubu Clinic

072 204 1241

40

Ratshilingana Khano Juniour

2011/09/18

Tshakhuma

Kwinda Mulalo Gloria

Ravele V.D

Levubu Clinic

072 204 1241

41

Munyai Ronewa Sonia

2005/06/15

Mufeba

Mulaudzi Mpho Elisa

Muumba N.F

Mashamba Clinic

084 275 1936

42

Munyai Phindulo Emmanuel

2008/03/01

Mufeba

Mulaudzi Mpho Elisa

Muumba N E

Mashamba Clinic

084 275 1936

43

Randela Edith

2003/08/09

Mukondeni

Randela Samuel

Muumba N.E

Mashamba Clinic

084 275 1936

44

Mathebula Wayingisa Gratitude

2020/01/09

Mashamba

Mathebula Makeule Selina

Rambau M.G

Mashamba Clinic

061 234 9540

45

Serakwana Lovedonia

2006/04/18

Mashamba

Mkhari Nomvula

Rambau MG

Mashamba Clinic

061 234 9540

46

Mathebula Xiluva Felicia

2004/12/05

Mashamba

Mathebula Makeule Selina

Rambau M.G

Mashamba Clinic

061 234 9540

47

Mulaudzi Nobela Deon

2003/12/12

Valdezia

Baloyi Johanna

Nemukula F

Waterval

015 556 3350

48

Madi Murunwa Abigail

2008/05/07

Mbaleni

Madi Nkhovheleni

Neluonde P

Makwarela

015 963 1579

49

Nemakanga Munangi

2008/03/11

Mandala

Nemakanga Maria

Khashane T.M

Fondwe

079 125 4731

50

Nemakanga Phodzo

2010/01/30

Mandala

Nemakanga Maria

Khashane T.M

Fondwe

079 125 4731

51

Nkuna Khanyisa

2003/10/17

Malamulele Section A

Ngobeni Nkensani

Hlungwani MP

Malamulele Welfare Office

015 851 3064

52

Sithole Ndivhuho

2003/04/08

Matamulele Section A

Sithole Nhensani Julia

Hlungwani MP

Malamulete Welfare Office 015 851 3064

53

Chauke Nsovo Success

2009/11/06

Hasani Dakari

Chauke Tsakani Grace

Mabasa Bertha

Mukhomi Tribal

015 851 3064

54

Mabunda Noel

2004/09/20

Jerome Village

Mathonsi Hlamalani Mphephu

Manganye Benneth

Mavambe Clinic

015 851 3064

55

Masia Matimba Josephine

2004/11/07

Jerome Village

Maluleke Tintswalo Maria

Manganye Benneth

Mavambe Clinic

015 851 3064

56

Ndove NyĂ­ko Phanuel

2007/03/04

Jerome Villaue

Ndove Norah

Manganye Benneth

Mavambe Clinic

015 851 3064

57

Yingwane Nkheso Lucky

2011/01/24

Jerome Village

Yingwane Shayina Asnath

Manganye Benneth

Mavambe Clinic

015 851 3064

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LEGAL NOTICE

VHEMBE DISTRICT

The department of Social Development in Vhembe District is requesting anyone having information with regards to the family of the following children to contact the assigned social workers:

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

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Name of Child

Date of Birth

Village

Family Member

Name of Social Worker

Office

Contact Details

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Mabasa Gift Nhlamulo

2014/10/23

Jimmy Jones Village

Chavalala Ndaheni Sarah

Manganye Benneth

Mavambe Clime

015 851 3064

59

Thengwana Adivhaho

2004/03/28

Tshikombani

Thengwana Ndivhuwo

Khashane T.M

Fondwe

079 125 4731

60

Thengwana Phindulo

2011/04/28

Tshikombani

Thengwana Ndivhuwo

Khashane T.M

Fondwe

079 125 4731

61

Thengwana Ntsako Ompilela

2015/06/09

Tshikombani

Thengwana Ndivhuwo

Khashane T.M

Fondwe

079 125 4731

62

Makhitha Vusani

2011/05/02

Mashawana

Mambani Tovhowani

Nkhumeleni D.M

Tswinga

072 260 9184

63

Munyai Tshifhiwa

2008/07/14

Tswinga

Munyai Mushaisano

Nkhumeleni D.M

Tswinga

072 260 9184

64

Muthelwana Gundo

2013/04/28

Dzwerani

Bako Constance

Mudau R

Dzwerani

072 491 6697

65

Gereda Lebogang

2014/01/17

Dzwerani

Ramasunga Funzani

Mudau R

Dzwerani

072 491 6697

66

Muronga Ndiwanga

2018/01/08

Lwamondo

Muronga Matodzi

Mudau A S

Lwamondo

072 298 0254

67

Muronga Nzudzanyo

2016/05/19

Lwamondo

Muronga Matodzi

Mudau A S

Lwamondo

072 298 0254

68

Teffo Gift

2018/09/06

Tshifudi

Phasani Mmabatho Selina

Netshivhazwaulu

Tshaulu One stop

079 088 9438

69

Hasana Hlahla

2009/02/19

Itsani

Hasani Neatly

Mbedzi K.A

Shayandima

082 668 0393

70

Nengovhela Mashudu

2008/12/12

Tshivhilwi

Nengovhela Mukandagalwo

Netshivhazwaulu

Tshaulu One stop

079 088 9438

71

Netshikhudini Moses

2004/04/07

Tshidzini

Munyai Mashudu Violet

Netshivhazwaulu

Tshaulu One stop

079 088 9438

72

Fhimani Ualwela

2011/10/20

Mapeta

Bele Vhahangwele

Bereda N.C

Tshisaulu

079 133 7088

73

Muebi Shane

2003/02/06

Duthuni

Muebi Tshifhiwa

Bereda N.C

Tshisaulu

079 133 7088

74

Muebi Happy

2008/06/21

Duthuni

Muebi Tshifhiwa

Bereda N.C

Tshisaulu

079 133 7088

75

Tshikweta Munei

2007/09/20

Phiphidi Ndondola

Tshikwela Livhuwani

Bereda N.C

Tshisaulu

079 133 7088

76

Netshifhire Matodzi

2007/07/14

Mandala

Netshifhire Ndiafhi

Makhado T.M

Fondwe

072 289 8463

77

Mbedzi Tshimangadzo

2008/08/16

Tshikhudini

Mbedzi Thikhathali

Makhavhu L

T/ndou One stop

082 668 0393

78

Mbedzi Tshedza

2004/06/24

Tshikhudini

Mbedzi Thikhathali

Makhavhu L

T/ndou One stop

082 668 0393

79

Chauke Kharendwe

2012/11/09

Itsani

Chauke Tshilidzi

Bereda N.C

Tshisaulu

079 133 7088

80

Rapetsoa Kabelo

2004/07/03

Tshisaulu

Rapetsoa Nkgau Peggy

Bereda N.C

Tshisaulu

087 086 1860

81

Mudau Ndamulelo

2018/04/07

Tshisaulu

Mudau Reginah Nyadzeni

Bereda N C

Tshisaulu

087 086 1860

82

Mukundi Adivhaho Marselitha Pan

2015/12/18

Phadzima

Pandeka Thakhani Felicia

Radzilani T.B

Maelula One Stop

015 973 9901

83

Nethavhani Ndiene Junior

2017/06/23

Maelula

Nethavhani Nancy

Radzilani T.B

Maelula One Stop

015 9 73 9901

84

Nethavhani Rinae Brandy

2010/06/19

Maelula

Nethavhani Nancy

Radzilani T.B

Maelula One Stop

015 973 9901

85

Mashau Livhuwani Innocent

2006/04/26

Mulelu

Mashau Muvhulawa Maria

Baloyi BP

Rabali One Slop

015 973 9901

86

Rasikhalela Ndanganeni

2002/08/13

Matidza

Rasikhalela Tshamano

Baloyi BP

Rabali One Stop

015 973 9901

87

Rasikhalela Langanani

2004/09/29

Matidza

Rasikhalela Tshamano

Baloyi BP

Rabali One Stop

015 973 9931

88

Sithuu Mulweli Junior

2009/08/12

Rabali

Sithuu Zwidofhelangani

Baloyi BP

Rabali One Slop

015 973 9901

89

Moleya Zwanga Ulender

2003/06/11

Matidza

Moleya Tshamano

Baloyi B.P

Rabali One Stop

015 973 9901

90

Moleya Masala

2009/08/20

Matidza

Moteya Tshamano

Baloyi B.P

Rabali One Stop

015 973 9901

91

Bono Remember

2009/11/26

Tshavhalovhedzi

Matsa Esther

Mukwevho R

Siloam Hospital

159 730 004

92

Mukwevho Sarar Uhone

2012/11/16

Vleifontein location

Ravhengani Mpho

Tshisele N

Vleifontein

087 086 1692

93

Muhali Vhutali Faith

2010/05/03

Munzhedzi

Muhali Muvhulawa

Tshisele N

Vleifontein

087 086 1602

94

Hlongwane Musa

2006/11/18

Matshena

Hlongwane Ndifelani

Mukhilhi A

Tshipise

083 5225 127

95

Likhovha Vhugala

2009/02/15

Ha-Tshenzhelani

Ramakokobo Tondani Merlyn

Luula P.P

Masisi Magistrate

015 534 3291

96

Ramanzi Thuthuwedzo

2002/11/24

Musina

Ramanzi Tshilidzi Johannah

Mushidzhi D.C

Musina

015 534 3300

97

Tshitaka Thinandavha Samauel

2012/08/24

Madimbo Village

Sophie Tshitaka

Sithole E.F

Madimbo Thusong Centre

015 534 3291

98

Tshitaka Lutendo Constance

2006/08/15

Madimbo Village

Sophie Tshitaka

Sithole E.F

Madimbo Thusong Centre

015 534 3291

99

Tshitaka Mutshidzi Israel

2015/11/12

Madimbo Village

Sophie Tshitaka

Silhole E.F

Madimbo Thusong Centre

015 534 3291

100

Tshitaka Ronewa Chester

2019/02/10

Madimbo Village

Sophie Tshitaka

Sithole E F

Madimbo Thusong Centre

015 534 3291

101

Mmbengwa Avhapfani Sophia

2004/05/04

Hayoma Farms Tshipise aventura

Mathuba Mutshinyalo Selinah

Rambuda A

Folovhodwe

071 5310 415

102

Mathuba Ndivhuwo Chris

2002/09/12

Hayoma Farms Tshipise aventura

Mathuba Mutshinyalo Selinah

Rambuda A

Folovhodwe

071 5310 415

103

Mathuba Wanga

2012/03/21

Hayoma Farms Tshipise aventura

Mathuba Mutshinyalo Selinah

Rambuda A

Folovhodwe

071 5310 415

104

Mathatha Precious

2010/08/06

Tanda

Mathatha Mapula Cathrine

Rambuda A

Folovhodwe

079 1441 823

105

Tshikwasha Nkhumbuleni

2005/08/13

Matangari

Mukondeleli Elelwani

Nekhunguni VM

Tshiombo

076 4980 570

106

Nevondo Hakhakhi

2003/04/08

Matangari

Nemukula Shonisani

Nemandava F

Tshiombo

067 4026 593

107

Munyai Nduvho

2006/10/07

Matangari

Munyai Veronica

Nemandava F

Tshiombo

067 4026 593

108

Sidogi Siphiwe

2003/01/11

Tshittereke

Sidogi Ndalambi

Manyage L

Tshidimbini

072 791 2252

109

Masinya Stephan Thingahangwi

2008/08/29

Tshisaulu

Netshiya Thingahangwi

Madadzhe M

Tshilidzini

079 357 9638

110

Masinya Orifha Pholoso

2006/04/05

Tshisaulu

Netshiya Thingahangwi

Madadzhe M

Tshilidzini

079 357 9638

111

Thimbane Nyeleti

2006/05/06

Mphakati

Maluleke Mavis Maria

Baloyi T.H

Xigalo Tribal

082 7991 343

112

Maluleke Nhlamulo

2010/08/30

Mphakati

Maluleke Mavis Maria

Baloyi T.H

Xigalo Tribal

082 7991 343

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Opinion poll:

Will Leopards survive the axe? son Leopards must expect a war against them,” he said.

The government has finally given the Mr Matodzi Ralushai from ThoPremier Soccer League (PSL) the green hoyandou said the only thing that light to resume with their league activ- could make Lidoda Duvha survive the ities but under strict health protocols. relegation axe was to give the players After that, the PSL decided that all lucrative cash bonuses for a win in all the remaining league matches will be their remaining matches. He appealed played at central venues on dates that to the management of the team not to will be decided upon by the league forget that their failure to pay the players itself. performance bonuses in the remaining Limpopo Mirror conducted an opinion matches could result in the club’s losing poll over the past days to solicit the views their premiership franchise. of our readers regarding the future of Mr Norman Tshibaloni from Gokolo Black Leopards. For the record, Lidoda village said Black Leopards would be Duvha were languishing at the bottom of unstoppable when the league programme the log when the league programme for resumed. He stated that the fact that the the current season came to a halt for the team’s first choice of goalkeepers, Jonas nationwide lockdown about three months Mendes and King Ndlovu, had fully reago. covered from their injuries gave him hope Most of the teams were left with six that Leopards would not face the chop. matches when the lockdown was proMr Mashudu Mundalamo from nounced. The Thohoyandou side will play Tsianda village said whoever thought against Amazulu FC, Lamontville Golden Leopards would be relegated at the end of Arrows, Maritzburg United, SuperSport this season must give the matter second United, Bidvest Wits and Mamelodi thought. According to him, Lidoda Sundowns in their six remaining fixtures. Duvha have what it takes to retain their Most of the people that we randomly premiership franchise. He stated that the managed to talk to sounded positive players knew the club was on the brink of regarding Black Leopards’ chances for catastrophe, adding that the boys would survival. This is how they expressed give their best in the remaining matches. themselves: Mr Humbulani Ravhura from Mr Brighton Zimuto from Muledane Ngovhela village said history showed that village appealed to the supporters not to Black Leopards had been unstoppable in press the panic button, saying Leopards their last five fixtures and for that reason would retain their Absa Premiership he was optimistic that the team would status, come the end of the season. He collect enough points to make them surstated that the only teams that would give vive the axe in their remaining matches.

Leopards a tough time were Amazulu Mr Ntsedzeni Phaswana from Mabveand Mamelodi Sundowns. “Amazulu are te village in the Niani area had a different fighting for survival, while Sundowns are opinion. According to him, Leopards will targeting the league title and for that rea- be lucky if they manage to escape the

By Frank Mavhungu

relegation axe. He stressed the fact that it would not be possible for Lidoda Duvha to collect enough points in the remaining matches because their performance had been below par when the nationwide lockdown was pronounced.

Ms Thifhelimbilu Tshiruma from Malavuwe village said Black Leopards would survive the chop because all the players, including the two goalkeepers, Jonas Mendes and King Ndlovu, would be available for selection when the league programme resumed She added that the team would need some prayers to escape the chop, though.

Mr Emmanuel Davhana from Tshisaulu village said Black Leopards would prove all the critics wrong in their six remaining matches. According to him, the only team that was likely to give them a tough time was Mamelodi Sundowns.

He stressed the fact that the Thohoyandou side had a pool of talent, adding that the only thing the players should work on in the remaining matches was target shooting.

Mr Tovhowani Ligudu, the former Phalaphala FM sports presenter, said that while his wish was to see the team survive the relegation axe at the end of the season, escaping the chop would be like a camel going through the eye of a needle for Black Leopards. According to him, the team’s performance left much to be desired.

Mr Joel Mongalo, the former coach of Magezi FC, said Black Leopards must collect at least 10 points in their remaining matches if they were serious about escaping the axe. According to him, the Thohoyandou side has what it takes to move out of the relegation quagmire.

Mr Ntsedzeni Phaswana.

Mr Brighton Zimuto.

Mr Norman Tshibaloni.

Ms Thifhelimbilu Tshiruma.

Mr Joel Mongalo.

Mr Mashudu Mundalamo.

Mr Emmanuel Davhana.

Mr Humbulani Mr Matodzi Ralushai. Ravhura.

Mr Tovhowani Ligudu.

Boxer concerned about no Secret behind the success of Home Defenders income during lockdown League Stream E champions for the 2014/15 soccer season and qualified Mpheni Home Defenders Football for the promotional playoffs. UnfortuClub might have been in existence nately, Home Defenders did not make for the past 30 years only, but the the grade in the playoffs. They did not club has an impressive history. lose hope after failing to impress in the According to the chairman for the playoffs, but instead, it only served as a club, Mr Nathaniel Thavhiwa, the team wakeup call to them. has already achieved a lot, even though They went back to the drawing the club was founded in 1990. The club board and approached the new season joined the now-defunct Waterval Foot- with more self-confidence. The team ball Association (WFA) the following did it again in the 2016/17 soccer year. season, when they were crowned the They finished the league programme league champions. The team did not in the second position, even though it take part in the promotional playoffs was their debut season as an affiliate after the club was found guilty of fieldof the WFA. Home Defenders got ing an improperly registered player promoted to the Solly’s League in 1995. and forfeited some league points to The team lifted their first trophy in their opponents.

2000 after winning the Kutama SinHome Defenders won the league thumule Soccer Challenge. championship again in the 2018/19 The pride of Mpheni village were soccer season. Once again, they let crowned the MMK Administrators their fans down by failing to make the

By Frank Mavhungu

because of the lockdown as they had used their last money to renew Many professional boxers are their licences with BSA. gravely concerned about an inSiliga said the new enemy they come. They say that, by the time were facing now was hunger. He the government announces the said that hunger would put an end end of the lockdown, literally no to their lives, or he had to find the sporting activities will be taking means to defeat it. He said that he place. With sports suspended be- had been supposed to fight Ruan cause of the Covid-19 pandemic, Visser last year in June. Visser, many sportspeople are worried the champion at the time, failed that their careers are in jeopardy. a drug test, however, and was The biggest concern of local box- suspended for four years by the er Justice “Viper” Siliga of Magau, court for sports and arbitration in who was ranked number three by Switzerland. The title is therefore Boxing South Africa (BSA) in the currently vacant. heavyweight division, is the total He said that he trained himself lack of income during the lockto stay fit and was always jogging. down. Many boxers did not benefit He added that something was from the Covid-19 Relief Funds needed to help them keep the wolf that the Minister of Sport, Mr from the door since their only Nathi Mthethwa, had announced. source of income was eliminated by The relief was not available to the national lockdown to curb the all, but rather only to those boxers spread of Covid-19. who had already lined up sancSiliga suggested that the governtioned fights that were affected ment should assist promoters to when the government pronounced stage fights behind closed doors, the national lockdown. Many who with no fans and within a strictly did not get anything said that mak- controlled environment. “If fighting a living was becoming difficult ing without fans is what it takes, then so be it,” he proposed. “The bottom line is, we will earn some money that will help us live. That would at least mean that everyone involved in the sport could get back to work, even if not under ideal circumstances, and that fans at home would be able to watch on television or on their streaming devices.”

He said that different sporting codes had been suspended since March, with no clear date set for a return. “We don't know if we are going to go back to the ring.

We don't know if boxing will start Justice Siliga is concerned about again, as nobody is sure what is having no income during the going on,” he added. lockdown. Photo supplied.

By Kaizer Nengovhela

grade in the promotional playoffs.

Some of the tournaments that Home Defenders won over the past years include the Luvhengo Mungomeni Soccer Challenge, the Magoro Top-16 KO competition, the Mabena Top-8 Cup, the Gwede Mantashe Soccer Challenge, and the Matsila Development Trust Soccer Challenge.

Home Defenders were lying in the second position on the MMK Administrators Stream E log when the league activities were halted for the nationwide lockdown. Asked about the secret behind the team’s success, Thavhiwa revealed that a spirit of commitment by both the management and the players was the only reason that made the team a force to be reckoned with over the past year. He also stated the club had recently established a football academy of their own at Mpheni village.

Many players like to be like Chris Mahandana

By Kaizer Nengovhela Many young players around the region idolise Chris Mahandana, a former star and dribbling wizard.

Mahandana started playing soccer at Ngovhela XI Experience and was also selected to play for the Venda squad during the TBVC states games. He said that he was recruited to play for Orlando Pirates in 1986, but did not make the grade because “I came from the rural area at that time and came back home in 1988 and joined Mukula Young Santos, and was recruited by the late Eddie Silimela”.

In 1989, he joined ISD Thohoyandou when he was recruited by Mr Mafenya

and played there for six months. He then went back to his former team, XI Experience. He said that in 1992 he was spotted by coach Kenny Ndladzi when he was still playing for Makwarela United Scientists.

During the time he played for Scientists, they qualified to play in the Sparletta Knockout.

From United Scientists, he joined Pepsi The Angels, and in 1993 he joined Mahwelereng Real Rovers, when the team got promoted to the PSL. “I couldn’t play in the elite league because of work commitments. They wanted me to leave my job and concentrate on soccer. I went back to join Dynamos, where I retired in 1999,” he said.

Mahandana said that

when the late businessman, more who later played in Mr Maungedzo Netshituni, the elite league. He also bought the status of coached Makwarela United Gogobole Bucs and formed Scientists, Manadala Young his team, Thohoyandou Blue Vultures, Phiphiri FC, and Birds, he was recruited to Ngovhela XI Experience. play there. He did so for a During his heydays he few months before being giv- played with the likes of Bolly en the job as team coach. He Maimela, Sechaba Shai, said that he thanked Mr Sam Magic Ratshivhadelo, DonMatodzi, who had persuaded ald Themeli, Horse Lusunhim to do some coaching zi, Taki Gogome, Vincent courses.

Sokhela, Jabulani Mendu, He said that when he had Andries Sebola, Gerald Racoached Blue phahlele, KhaBirds, he had thu Dzivhani, coached players Nanana Masase, such as Vusi Tshisa Madima, Kharivhe, Eric Ace RamabuRamavhale, lana and many Jeffrey “Soccer” more. He is still Tshifhango, playing for the Godfrey Thohoyandou Ramudzuli Masters.

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Joseph Mhlongo and Lidoda Duvha part ways

By Frank Mavhungu The relationship between Black Leopards and their midfielder, Joseph Mhlongo, is something of the past.

Mhlongo’s contract with Lidoda Duvha expired on Tuesday this week.

According to the player’s agent, Mr Ratshibvumo Mulovhedzi, of Rush Hour Sports Management, they had a meeting with the management of Leopards on Tuesday. Mulovhedzi revealed that the two parties could not agree on certain things and, as such, the player refused to sign the new contract.

He stated that Black Leopards had offered the player a new contract some weeks ago. He revealed that he had sat with the player over the past days and scrutinized the new contract. He stated

that Mhlongo had told him that he would take the offer, on condition that certain clauses be amended.

Mulovhedzi further indicated that the management refused to affect the requested amendments to the new contract during their Tuesday meeting, prompting the player to decline the offer.

Mulovhedzi reiterated that several PSL clubs had shown interest in the player.

He stated that Mhlongo had not signed a pre-season contract with any club, saying he wanted to give Black Leopards first preference. Mulovhedzi further stated that both the player and his company had enjoyed their relationship with Black Leopards over the past three years.

“Black Jesus”, as he is affectionately called, joined the Thohoyandou side on 1 July 2017 on a three-year contract. The

club’s communications and marketing manager, Mr Tshifhiwa Thidiela, confirmed Mulovhedzi’s statement.

According to Thidiela, their decision not to renew Mhlongo’s contract was informed by a few factors. He revealed that Mhlongo was not the only player whose contract with the club had expired on 30 June.Thidiela stated that they had extended some of the players’ contracts until the end of the current league programme. “Those are the players we are going to utilize in the six remaining league matches for the current league programme,” he said. According to Thidiela, they took the decision not to extend Mhlongo’s contract after consulting with the team’s technical staff. He wished Mhlongo all the best in his future endeavours.

Joseph “Black Jesus” Mhlongo.

Lesedi Kapinga to stay with Black Leopards?

He also revealed that they had received more offers from several Lesedi Kapinga’s future as a play- clubs, including Kaizer Chiefs, er for Black Leopards is hanging Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi in the balance. His contract with Sundowns, Cape Town City, and Lidoda Duvha came to an end Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila on Tuesday this week. According (TTM). to the player’s agent, Mr Moses Mudau further stated that they Mudau, he had held a lengthy would give Black Leopards first meeting with the management option because of the sound relaof Black Leopards on Tuesday tionship they had had with the club regarding the future of Kapinga over the past years. at the club.

He described Kapinga as one of Mudau stated that the two parthe best strikers this country had ties had finally agreed that Kapinga ever produced. He further said that would continue to play for the a player of Kapinga’s calibre was Thohoyandou side in the team’s six not cheap in the market. remaining matches for the current Born in Musina 26 years ago, soccer season. He further indicated Kapinga joined Black Leopards that he would make an announcefrom TTM on a two-year contract ment shortly after Leopards’ last in July 2018. league match against Mamelodi TTM spotted him at Benny’s Sundowns if Kapinga were still to Care Academy. TT, as he is affecbe in Leopards’ colours next season. tionately called, scored five goals in According to Mudau, Black the 24 league matches that Black Leopards had offered Kapinga a Leopards played this season. He new contract some months ago, scored one in their Nedbank Cup and they were still scrutinizing the game against Amavarara FC at the offer.

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