Limpopo Mirror 06 September 2013

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Malamulele “freedom” is nigh, but

At a cost

By Elmon Tshikhudo

The volatile situation of the past week at Malamulele returned to normal on Tuesday.

This follows the intervention of Limpopo Premier Stan Mathabatha, who succeeded in calming down the angry protestors. This has not come cheaply as damage caused in the township is estimated at R45million.

The worst of the protests took place on Monday.

When leaders were busy addressing the community, a certain group went on the rampage, burning cars, looting shops and setting government offices alight. The angry youths fought the police, who fired rubber bullets to disperse them.

Mathabatha met community structures and called on them to stop the anarchy and the vandalising of property. He added that the reasons of the community for demanding an own municipality were plausible. Mathabatha said he was going to treat the matter as a matter of urgency and was to discuss the issue with the Demarcation Board.

He said he would communicate with the people of Malamulele by the end of the week to inform them what the Board said.

Limpopo SACP chairman Gilbert Kganyago said the SACP in Limpopo supported the people of Malamulele in their demands, but condemned the damage to property and looting. “For the past years, Thulamela has been unable to deliver satisfactory services to the community and its reasons are understandable. The municipality says it is vast and does not have enough resources to service the communities, and for that reason we support their reasons for wanting their (own) municipality,” said Kganyago.

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LIMPOPO MIRROR

2 6 September 2013

By Kaizer Nengovhela

By Elmon Tshikhudo

Village in shock after discovery of women’s body The community of Makungwi in the Nzhelele area is still in a state of shock. This follows the discovery of the body of a local girl in nearby bushes on Monday morning.

The girl has since been identified as Tshilidzi Muungulwa (20), a

Grade 10 pupil at Tswime Secondary School. She went missing on Sunday afternoon when she went to collect money for her mother's plastic containers business.

Details about her last hours of her life are sketchy at this stage, but

some claim that she was last seen with her boyfriend not far from her home. Her lifeless body was found in a ditch some 300 metres away from her own home. She had no visible wounds, but had marks on her neck, which suggests that she might have been strangled.

The body was found by a passerby in the morning who notified the police.

The father of the dead girl, Mr Petrus Muungulwa, said he had received a phone call from his wife that the daughter had not returned home while he was still at work in Makhado (Louis Trichardt). "My daughter was dedicated to her school work. She never slept out and we were very worried to learn that she had not come back home," said Muungulwa.

The Mphephu police spokesperson, W/O Netshidzati, said they had received a report about the incident and rushed to the scene. "We found the body of a woman in her twenties with scartches on her neck. It looks like she was strangled and her pants were pulled down," he said.

He said they had opened a murder case and no one had been arrested so far. "We are investigating and we are also making an appeal to anyone with information to come forward and help us in The body of the dead woman in the veld not far from where she stayed. our investigation," said Netshidzati.

Clinic blamed for death The spokesperson for the Department of Heath and Social Development, Adele van der Linde, promised a thorough investigation into allegations that a woman lost her life after nurses at a local clinic neglected to help her.

Ms Virginia Lekoloane (38) of Nwamakena village outside outside Giyani was taken to the Nwamakena (Basani) clinic by her sister last Tuesday at around 08:30. She experienced excruciating pains, said her sister, Aniekie Mokgomme. “When I asked the two nurses to help her, they said they were not there. When she lay down, they started laughing at us,” said Aniekie. She said that when they had arrived at the clinic, there were a couple of other patients waiting to be assisted. “We told the nurses how serious her situation was, but they just ignored her,” claimed Aniekie.

"These nurses are cruel,” she added.

Aniekie claimed that the nurses refused to help her sister, claiming that they were busy. They were later told to wait for an ambulance to arrive.

Aniekie said that when she double checked with the nurse about the ambulance, she was told that they didn't have a landline telephone. "They

asked me if I had airtime for them to be able to call the ambulance."

Aniekie said she gave the nurse her cell phone to find out about the ambulance but was told it was still very far. "It was around 18:30 when we left the clinic and my sister collapsed at the clinic gate," she said.

“We hired a bakkie to come and fetch her at the clinic gate,” she said.

Aniekie further said that her sister died early the next morning. She said the family was heartbroken. "We used to regard her as our pillar. She was always available to solve our problems,” she added.

The family now considers instituting a civil claim against the Minister of Health and Social Development.

"We still have to consult with our lawyer," Aniekie said.

Van der Linde said that if an investigation into the incident revealed any form of neglect, her department would take very serious steps.

“We are very disturbed about the allegation of negligence and will dispatch our team to investigate the allegation as soon as possible,” she added. She expressed her condolences and sympathised with the family on behalf of the department.

By Kaizer Nengovhela

Wrestling for Vhembe schools

Community members gathered to have a glimpse of the dead woman at the scene of the murder.

The president of the Limpopo Wrestling Association, Mr Louis de Lange, said he needed strong support from the government in order to introduce wrestling to the deep rural parts of the province.

De Lange uttered these words during the launching of the sport in Vhembe during a ceremony at the Thohoyandou Indoor Sports Centre on Saturday.

He said he wanted to set up a proper structure where those interested in being coaches, referees and officials could attend clinics. He further said it would be better if schools could including wrestling as one of their sporting codes. “Wrestling is a very demanding sport that involves the whole body, so players should train

hard. These are real contest skills, a real strength of test.

During the event, the MEC for Sports, Arts and Culture, Ms Merriam Ramadwa, appealed to municipalities and traditional leaders to develop sporting facilities. Ramadwa said sports played an important role in social cohesion.

“In the municipality, we are saying they must make sure that there are facilities for sports."

The CEO of Tshiawelo Sports and Cultural Development organisation, Mr Ephraim Simba, said they had already recruited four primary and six secondary schools to register wrestling as one of their sporting codes.

People who are interested in wrestling can phone him at 072 6720315.

By Silas Nduvheni

Malamulele in tatters after more chaos (From page 1) The protest was called off after the meeting on Monday, but after the arrest of people in connection with public violence, young people said Workers at one clothing shop sift through rubbish after rioters had looted the shop. the protest was going ahead.

They met and sang outside the Malamulele police station and demanded the release of those arrested. They were addressed by leaders Ike Nukeri, Dr Jan Nkuna and Noel Manganyi, who told them the premier had undertaken to solve the municipality issue.

Malamulele Municipality Demarcation Task Team secretary Dr Jan Nkuna hailed the premier’s move. “He is like the father standing up to his children and we are happy with him,” said Nkuna. He said the meeting was very sobering and that he was happy that the premier had addressed the pertinent issues they had discussed with him.

At least 60 people have been arrested and charged with public violence after violence, coupled with damage to property and looting, took place. The senior manager of Vhembe Roads and Transport, Adv Thixedzwi Mamphiswana, looks at the damage at Malamulele Cost Centre.

The MEC for Safety Security and Liaison, Ms Joyce Mashamba, with Premier Stan Mathabatha and Hosi Busa Nxumalo (Vhembe House of Traditional Leaders) photographed during the meeting that brokered peace in Malamulele.

Shop owners inspect the damage at the shopping complex.

LIMPOPO MIRROR

6 September 2013 3

By Elmon Tshikhudo

Mr Omar Muhuyadin fled his war-torn homeland, Somalia, to seek a better life in South Africa.

He has been in the country for years and is making an honest living as a shop owner. Muhuyadin (29) of Thohoyandou has been running a spaza shop in Itsani village and business had been steadily improving.

Just when he thought life was changing for the better, unknown forces started making his life miserable. His shop was attacked three times during the past month and he suffered losses totalling thousands of rands. The last straw was on Thursday last week, when he was attacked by an unknown number of assailants, who shot at him and his colleagues before petrol bombing them.

His two other friends were lucky, but he was badly burnt and his car was totally gutted during the attack. His fellow countrymen believe all the attacks are related and that it is jealousy by local businesspeople who fear competition.

Oman Abdi (24), a friend of the victim, who also assisted the injured Muhuyadin, said he was driving from his friend when he came across his friends who were running in the direction of their shop. "I immediately recognized them, and I realised that they had severe burns. I did not wait for an ambulance but took them straight to hospital," he said.

Abdi said the situation was shocking. "I have never seen such cruelty; seeing my friends so badly burnt is the worst experience ever. I will never forget what happened. We are just making an honest living here and we do not see any reason why we should be driven out of the village," said Abdi.

Mr Mahamud Serar, one of the victims of the attack, said they were on their way home in Thohoyandou when they were ambushed by the assailants. "Out of nowhere, the attackers just appeared

and shot at us, throwing petrol bombs in our car without uttering anything. It seems the attack was well planned as they knew even the car we were travelling in," said Serar.

He said they were worried as Somalians that many had been targeted by thugs. "We are trying to make an honest living by opening small shops, but now we are being attacked as if we have too much money. It really hurts. To add salt to injury,

no suspects are arrested for these attacks and even the police seem not to take us seriously; it is just a waste of time to report cases," he said.

Thoyandou police spokesman Major Mashudu Malelo said they did not have records of the attack.

"We do not know about this case. This could be as a result of the fact that the complainant is still in hospital. We urge them to report the case and we will take it from there," said Malelo.

Shop owner Mr Omar Muhuyandin, who was Lucky survivor Mr Mahamud Serar, who nearly killed, is recuperating at a hospital in escaped with severe burn wounds.

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LIMPOPO MIRROR

4 6 September 2013

By Linda van der Westhuizen

“Working together is winning together” “Working together is winning together,” said the Makhado municipal manager and the local AfriForum chairperson when they decided to bury the hatchet and work towards their common destination, the development of the town.

Mr Isaac Mutshinyali (MM) and Mr Wally Schultz had dinner together on Monday and decided to let bygones be bygones, referring to a situation about a year ago when former technical director Mr Thivo Ralulimi aggravated Schultz, who then called him by a derogatory name in the presence of the MM. “That is history. We are now concentrating on a much bigger thing, the development of our town,” said Mutshinyali.

“AfriForum and the Makhado Municipality will engage at every level and win together. We may work by taking different

routes, but we will arrive at the same destiny,” Schultz said.

Mutshinyali said that working for this town was the greatest blessing that God had given him.

At 05:30 in the mornings, he is driving around town to see things for himself.

Though the sewage system is officially the responsibility of the Vhembe district municipality, Mutshinyali said that he would not sit back and fold his arms “while a child stands inside a sewage dam inside his house”, referring to the overflowing of sewage on the corner of Kleynhans and Pretorius Street. He said that an outside contractor would be involved if the root of the problem was not sorted out this week.

Mutshinyali also made the important announcement that his legal team is currently scrutinizing an agreement which will

be signed between the Makhado and Vhembe municipalities.

The agreement will eventually allow Makhado to use funds for certain services, which will then be refunded by Vhembe.

Schultz proposed that they work together to set an example of getting specific jobs done at cost and below, omitting the “tenderpreneurs”. He also referred to negative people who don’t want to give credit where credit is due. “We will defeat them with results,” Schultz said.

Mutshinyali referred to a municipal project to secure storm water drains against the damage done by trucks by erecting yellow pipes on either side.

“We can’t just always cry [complain] about things. We have to think out of the box.

We all aim to build the town.

We really have a future,” Mutshinyali said.

Municipal officials carry the coffin of the late Tshiwela Maphala.

By Kaizer Nengovhela

Dedicated municipal worker laid to rest A cloud of sadness still hangs over the Makhado municipality, after the death of a dedicated municipal worker, Ms Tshiwela Maphala.

She passed away last Tuesday in a hospital at Polokwane at the age of 44. She died of her injuries after a vehicle accident that occured on the Elim road last month.

She was laid to rest at the Makhado cemetery on Sunday.

The funeral was attended by all management officials, led by the

municipal manager, Mr Isaac Mutshinyali.

“We are greatly saddened about the untimely death of Tshiwela. We have really lost a dedicated and disciplined official, who was always committed to her work. Our municipality has been robbed of a committed employee and we will miss her,” said Mutshinyali.

Tshiwela joined the municipality in 2000. At the time of her death, she worked in the department of water and elec-

tricity services.

The chairperson of the Independent Municipal and Allied Trade Union, Ms Tshilidzi Morodoba, said the union appreciated the cooperation and commitment shown by the municipal management during the funeral.

“This is a historic moment to see members of management at a junior employee’s funeral,” she added.

Maphala is survived by two daughters, sisters and brothers.

By Mashudu Netsianda

Jailed for trying to assist border jumpers A 35-year-old Zimbabwean cross-border transport operator was sentenced to an effective 12 months in jail for trying to assisting 10 border jumpers to cross into South Africa illegally through the Beit Bridge border post.

Oscar Dube of Bulawayo was convicted on his own plea of guilty to contravening a section of the “Working together is winning together,” said the Makhado municipal manager, Mr Isaac (Sakkie) Immigration Act by Beit Bridge magistrate Ms Mutshinyali (right) and local AfriForum chairperson, Mr Wally Schultz, when they agreed to Gwineth Drawo. He was sentenced to two years in prison, of which 12 months were conditionally work towards their common destination, the development of the town.

By Kaizer Nengovhela

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Small- and medium-sized businesses still waiting for the Road Agency Limpopo (RAL) to pay their outstanding bills may soon receive some relief. RAL apparently owes around R70 million to contractors and SMMEs who rendered services and never got paid.

Businesses have been severely paralyzed and wrecked by non-payment or delays by RAL, but Transport MEC Lehlogonolo Masoga says they are set to get a new lease on life.

Masoga met with the board of RAL last Friday during an emergency meeting. He described the current state of affairs in the agency as unacceptable.

MEC Masoga says improved measures will be instituted to accelerate the payments of all outstanding invoices from service providers doing business with RAL. A firm has been appointed that will take at least three weeks to verify invoices, but payments are expected to be made in the fourth week.

Masoga also instructed the Board that, where approval is needed, it should be obtained without delay, even if it means the board meets every weekend.

This means that within a month all legitimate invoices shall have been paid. The MEC asked RAL service

providers to allow the process to take this speedy course to ensure that only correct invoices where work had been done, quality assurance had been verified and the Limpopo people got value for money, are paid. He apologised on behalf of RAL for the hardship that the delays have caused to the service providers and assured everybody that going forward and under his watch this kind of situation shall be avoided at all costs.

The spokesperson for the Department of Transport, Joshua Kwapa, said there had been a slow pace in processing payments to service providers at RAL that resulted in contractors’ complaining directly to the MEC’s office. “This challenge has resulted in contractors, the majority of which are SMMEs, struggling to survive because of non-payment.”

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“These measures include a simplified and rigorous but effective verification process to ensure that the correct invoices for work done are paid without delay.”

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The prosecutor, Mr Jabulani Mberesi, said that on 27 August, Dube arrived at the Beit Bridge border post, driving a Gauteng-registered Toyota Quantum, which was towing a trailer. The court was told that after completing immigration and customs procedures, Dube proceeded to the exit gate with 10 undocumented immigrants hiding in the vehicle.

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6 6 September 2013

By Elmon Tshikhudo

Joy as Vyeboom residents receive houses

Makhado mayor David Mutavhatsindi (second from left) hands over some food parcels to beneficiaries during the event. The food parcels were provided by SASSA.

Residents of Vyeboom in the but the hut also collapsed. For In handing over the houses, Vuwani area, who received 13 years I had to squat with Makhado Mayor David Muhouses from the Makhado mu- relatives, which made life very tavhatsindi said the houses were nicipality, were on cloud nine. difficult for me and my children. I a practical example that the Joyful recipients danced with felt I had become a burden to my government was delivering.

Makhado Mayor David Mu- relatives, but there was nothing I "People will go around saying tavhasindi and his councillors could do as no one is working in there are no services and that the during the official function when the family," she said. government is not delivering, but 50 houses were officially handed She said the new house had you are witnesses today that, with to beneficiaries. The event, which restored the dignity she lost when our limited resources, we are able was also attended by officials her huts collapsed. "It has been to do what we have done here," from the provincial housing 13 long years, but I am happy he said. department, took place at the that the house came during my He said the handing over was Vyeboom Sports Grounds last lifetime. I am happy to have been just the start of good things to Friday. the beneficiary of this democracy come for residents of Makhado.

One of the beneficiaries, Ms in my lifetime," she said.

Mutshekwa Mudau, Court could not hide her joy as she heaped praises to the municipality for making her long-cherished dreams become One of Limpopo Mir- 25-year-old accused, Aifheli Junior Tshikhudu, a reality. Mudau (68), ror's regular contrib- during a court adjournment when Tshikhudu started a mother of four, said utors, Tshifhiwa Muk- swearing at him and hysterically pointed his finger her mud house had col- wevho, was attacked at him. “What are you doing, boy?” he said, while lapsed during the floods by a suspect in a rob- charging at the journalist with a microphone in his in 2000 and she had bery case while he was hand. He then cast a black wallet at the journalist since been staying with attending the court but missed him. “I will get you when I come out of case in the Hlanga- this place. I'm going to kill you!” he said. relatives.

Mukwevho, however, decided not to lay any "After the heavy nani Regional Court at Waterval on Monday charges against Tshikhudu. “He didn't hurt me,” floods in 2000, I was morning. said Mukwevho.

“People like Tshikhudu won't left with one mud hut, Mukwevho was busy stop me from doing my job. The community which I had to share with my four children, taking a picture of the needs to know what's happening in the court once the suspects have been arrested and charged for a particular crime.”

Tshikhudu is in custody in connection with a robbery which happened in June this year. He allegedly entered the PEP Cell store at Hubyeni Complex in Elim and threatened two female store assistants with a knife. He allegedly ordered them to open the safe and took an amount of R66 000 in cash.

According to the information made available to the newspaper by the Waterval police, the suspect locked up the store assistants inside a storeroom and stabbed one of them just below the eye. With the assistance of a security officer at the complex, Tshikhudu was overpowered before he could exit the complex with the money. The police were alerted about the situation and charges of robbery and assault were laid against the suspect.

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By Tshifhiwa Mukwevho

Co-operative creates jobs for locals Offering free community service at a time when daily commodities such as food and fuel are very expensive might not sound like a good practice to many people, but 10 ladies from Ha-Munzhedzi near Elim saw this kind of community work the other way round and remained committed to the project, even when at least 50 other members withdrew from the project.

The Marubini Multi-Purpose Women’s Co-operative was initiated in 1995 as a way to minimise unemployment among women in the area. They started by baking bread to sell to members of the public, but they had to stop baking because of a lack of funds to pay the electricity bills. “The ovens consumed large amounts of electricity and Eskom didn’t understand that we were not an established enterprise yet,” said

the project manager, Vho-Grace Hadzhi (48).

The co-operative then switched their focus to the brick-making plant, but the project was not generating enough income to pay all the members and still remain with adequate operational funds in the accounts. Members had to work without any stipend and some found it very difficult, because they were family ladies who had mouths to feed and children to see through school. “The lack of funds was our biggest problem in our first years,” explained Hadzhi.

Through perseverance, dedication and hard work, the project managed to grow and become sustainable. They received a mayor financial boost from the Department of Social Development in 2010, which enabled them to introduce egg production. “Egg production nowadays

remains our main source of income,” Hadzhi said.

The co-operative also grows and sells vegetables to small businesses and members of the public. “We also run a community crèche with 174 children,” Hadzhi said. She added that all 10 members take home a salary at the end of the month.

“We have just received a donation of bio-gas equipment from the University of Venda and the University of KwaZulu-Natal,” she said. “Bio-gas equipment Children of the Maila community crèche, photographed with their caretakers at the Marubini uses chicken and cow droppings Multi-Purpose Women’s Co-operative. and food waste, which is then converted into gas. We use the gas for cooking and boiling water.”

The ladies of the Marubini Multi-Purpose Women’s Co-operative are encouraging other women in Vhembe to consider starting their community projects as a way of creating jobs.

By Silas Nduvheni

Razwiedani the new MM of Mutale Mr Shumani Razwiedani (55) was recently appointed as the new municipal manager of the Mutale Local Municipality.

Razwiedani was general manager in the office of the executive mayor in the Vhembe district municipality before being seconded to act as municipal manager of Musina after the resignation of Mr Abram Luruli.

After the appointment of Mr Johnson Matshivha as the new municipal manager of Musina, Razwiedani was seconded to act in the same position at Mutale. His appointment was announced during a council meeting that was held at the Mutale Municipality’s council chambers last week.

Mayor Josephine Mukwevho says there was no doubt that Razwiedani “will take Mutale Municipality to a higher level. He is a well-experienced manager and we are pleased that he is part of our hardworking, big family.”

Among others, he holds the following academic qualifications: BA, B Ed, a post-graduate diploma in public policy and administration (PPDA) from Wits University and a masters degree in development studies. He also holds certificates in local

government from different accredited academic institutions and he is continuing his studies with various institutions of higher learning.

When asked how he felt about his appointment, he said he believed in team work and “I have no doubt that we will steer the municipality into the desired direction.”

Some of the members of the Marubini Multi-Purpose Women’s Co-operative were photographed while busy working in the vegetable garden. They are (from left to right) Mesdames Queen Maphosho (55), Glacier Dzimbale (52), Grace Hadzhi (48) and Sophy Masase (61).

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Man jailed for stealing stray cows A 55-year-old Beit Bridge villager was sentenced to an effective 18 years in jail for stealing two stray cows.

Themba Tedious Vundla was arrested when the owners of the two cows positively identified them. Vundla allegedly changed the brand marks of the two animals.

Vundla resides in Jimila village and was charged with two counts of stock theft. He was convicted on his own plea of guilty on the two counts when he appeared before Magistrate Carrington Karidzangundi.

It was testified that, sometime in June this year, two cows belonging to local villagers, Mr

Obvious Nyathi and Mr Volter Vundla, went missing on separate incidents. The cows joined Vundla’s herd and he kept them.

He also changed the ear tags of the cows.

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By Mashudu Netsianda

By Silas Nduvheni

C-sections to resume at Beit Hospital

Madonsela to solve pension issue?

The visit by the Public Protector, Adv Thuli Madonsela, to the Vhembe region was eagerly awaited by community members who were desperate for better services.

“We hope the visit by the Public Protector will help to solve and bring back some of our pension funds allegedly robbed by the Government Pension Fund. We had our pension funds as former Venda government employees, back in 1992, but when our Venda government was incorporated with the national government in 1994, our pension funds were taken and incorporated in the national funds,” said the chairperson of the former Venda Employees Pension Fund, Mr Tshimangadzo Tshiololi.

Tshiololi was among the more

than 300 former Venda government employees and hundreds of community members who gathered at the Thohoyandou town hall last Tuesday to present their case to Madonsela.

“We are also worried that, during November 2011, the Public Protector had issued a report regarding former Venda Pension Funds at it came in favour of us as beneficiaries to get our money back. On 23 January this year, we again met with the office of the Public Protector, who promised to solve our problem as matter of urgency, but nothing is coming into our pockets,” added Tshiololi.

Madonsela, who was on a four-day visit to Limpopo as part of Stakeholder Consultative Dialogue, told former Venda Pension Fund members that she

would do all she could to have those affected’s outstanding funds refunded back to them.

“It is true the matter of the former Venda Pension Fund is causing a serious problem for the affected people, but I am going to find out from the Treasury Department and the Government Pension Fund why these affected people are not being paid.”

She also visted the Tshilidzini hospital near Thohoyandou, where she met nurses and doctors, who told her that the hospital’s building was old and dilapited. “We have shortages of nurses and doctors and these make services to patients very slowly. There are also shortages of medication in our hospital,” nurses and doctors told Madonsela.

Beit Bridge District Hospital has resumed Caesarean section operations, although autoclaving is still not done in the border town.

The hospital suspended Caesarean sections in March, following the breakdown of its autoclave machine, forcing pregnant women in the border town to travel to other towns such as Musina for the operations.

The autoclave machine is

an essential laboratory device that is used to sterilise medical equipment to avoid the spread of infection during operations.

The chief provincial medical director in Matabeleland South, Dr William Busumani, confirmed the development. “The problem is that we have hard water in Beit Bridge, making it difficult to operate our autoclave machine under such conditions,” he said.

Prior to the resumption of the

operations, some pregnant women seeking Caesarean sections had to be ferried to Bulawayo for the operation, while others had to travel to Musina. Busumani said they had also finished refurbishing the hospital mortuary and it could now accommodate 40 bodies at a given time.

Before it was upgraded, the Beit Bridge District Hospital mortuary had a carrying capacity of six bodies.

By Mashudu Netsianda

Beit Bridge resident survives lion attack A 45-year-old man from Jalukange village outside Beit Bridge was attacked by a lion that is part of a pride that has strayed from Northern Tuli National Park in neighbouring Botswana.

The lions, which resurfaced a few months ago, are terrorising villagers and killing their livestock.

The victim, Mr Sifelani Moyo, said he survived the attack after hitting the lion with a stone in its face. “I was tracking my stray

donkeys near the border when I came across the lion and it attacked me. I picked up a stone and struck it hard, and that was when it released its grip on me and went away. I sustained minor bruises,” he said.

The lions are reportedly killing donkeys around Jalukange and Bili villages and those underlying the Tuli Circle area. The villages are situated near the Greater Mapungubwe Transfrontier Conservation Area, a vast safari land jointly shared by Zimbabwe,

South Africa and Botswana.

The local ward councilor, Mr Luka Ndou, said the villagers were now living in fear of being attacked by the lions. He said the lions had become a perennial problem for villagers in the area, and urged the responsible authorities to intervene to address the challenge.

Ndou said they had since notified the local safari operator and the National Parks and Wildlife Management Authority, but nothing had materialised.

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Methodist Church to hold country market Adv Thuli Madonsela (centre), joined by Thulamela Mayor Grace Mahosi (left) and Vhembe Executive Mayor Tshitereke Matibe, during a media briefing.

The Methodist Church in ber, from 10:00.

Makhado (Louis Trichardt) “We invite everyone to join is holding its annual country us for a morning of fellowship market on Saturday, 5 Octo- and fun. There will be stalls for

boerewors rolls, cakes, books, gifts etc. and a tea garden.” The country market will be held at the church at 79 Munnik Street.

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reply to the spokesperson of the Makhado Municipality, Mr Louis Bobodi: I concede and appreciate the modest approached used by Mr Louis Bobodi when addressing (the problem) of uncollected rubbish and leaking sewage at Eltivillas, Makhado Municipality.

However, it must be noted with disapproval that we no longer have room for smooth talkers in our current political landscape and socio-economic circumstances. Efficient and effective service delivery is one of the fundamental units that reflect good governance. For sure there is something you are not telling us here. As an active citizen, I expect high standards of service delivery, rather than sweet promises.

I quote “We have been engaging with our communities on numerous occasions on this particular issue and others, and we are definitely not excited about the current status of affairs. That is why our honourable mayor, Cllr FD

Mutavhatsindi, took it him upon himself mitment towards solving environmental to convene meetings with the affected challenges encountered by communities members of the communities, including under the municipality. Could this be the Vhembe District Municipality, in or- deliberate or is there a lack of capacity der to update residents on the challenges on the part of the municipality? Is it a that we are encountering and the efforts coincidence that the issue of pollution that we make on a daily basis in trying was not taken seriously at Eltivillas? to solve the challenge of water”.

Well, that is for you to answer.

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Waste of time and energy. - Eriwin Erwin.

Damari Mudzimu vha shuma nga ndila dzo fhambanaho. - Zwivhuya Sedzani Zwanga I have some doubt in this money because you can’t get free money from nowhere. Even during the Bible time Jesus never made a miracle about money, so people must beware. - Given T Mahwayi I still don’t believe this can happen. - Shorty Senyolo These people are just playing with people’s minds. - Tuwi Mtun’wa Seobo

Nne a thi tendi kha uri muthu anga rabelelwa a wana tshelede.

Vhadzulapo vha ha malamulele - MashuduHappy Ducks K vhaya tea uvha na masipala wavho Macruvell ngauri mutale una wards thukhu Avho vhoiwanaho hu-tshipfi na musina mara vhana masipala madamu na zwanda zwikhouva ine vha I langula!! Na vha malambungu n munwe othuliwa nga mulele kha vha fariwe ulingana goloi zwina vhungoho vhungafhani sa vhanwe. But vhateya ulitsha wee. - Isaac Nesengani tshitalula vhathu vha ha malamulele arali vhakhou toda zwithu Tshelede itou shumiwa, Muthu u nga ndila yo fanelaho - Bernard isa Prayer reguest Kerekeni A raTovhowani Siwada belelwa üri a wane mushumo,hayo ndi manwe hayo... - Mercy Mia tory: What do you think of the Mukonisi Ravele story “Miracle money at LambaImpossible. Why: ni?” Do you think people are really * All money need to be printed becoming millionaires overnight or * the pastor have power to make are you more skeptical about this others rich but remain pennilless claim? * why there’s no one ever come upfront & explain all this miracle omment: richies. * The pastor said she have no Therez a katch. U kannt just idea where the power came from get kash frilly ! - Mutshutshu but is the pastor in the house of Mammba. the Lord. * This so called pastor must They will face the consequences. stop misleading the nation for the - Albert Pillah Khorommbi wrong reason & the whole country will start believing that usVenda’s “Ul neva know’’ what if it’s a rely in the power of muti which is blessing from the man above? wrong. - Tshiilidzi Sinugo Rudzani Theodore Ndouvhada

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By Prof Derick Mashau

An Afrikaner in my village: a tribute Dr Markus Petrus Kruger was born in 1936 and grew up to become an instrument in the hands of the living God by becoming a pastor and a missionary of the Reformed Churches in South Africa (GKSA).

He was married to Juliana Kruger, and together had five children and 15 grandchildren. His children are: Chris Kruger, Sarlina Prinsloo, Jan Kruger, Gerda Hayes and Mimi Van der Walt.

He was a good husband and father to his wife and children. They remember him as somebody who did not only love his family, but as their pillar of strength who, irrespective of his hard work, had quality time with his family and grandchildren.

As a church man, Dr Kruger served the following Reformed congregations as a pastor: Ladysmith (1963-1966), Lindley (1966-1968), and Danielskuil (1968-1975). He was then called to become a missionary among the Vhavenda- and Shangaan-speaking peoples in the Soutpansberg region.

He served as a missionary of the Reformed Churches De Hoop and Malamulele from 1975 to 2001. It was during this time that one started noticing a cream white Nissan bakkie and later a white Toyota bakkie, both with white canopies moving from one village to another in his effort to bring the gospel of Christ to our people. He served with evangelists Netshivhulana, Maswanganyi, Mabunda, Miyambo, Ndleve, Macheke, among others.

As a missionary, he served our people with distinction. He worked at the time when apartheid was rife but he easily associated with our people like one of us. He could speak Tshivenda fluently and also learnt Shangaan and could have meaningful conversations with elderly people with ease. He did not only sacrifice his time, but also his resources to meet the needs of our people where it hurt most.

He provided food for many households, helped many to receive their education and provided transport for the sick to different hospitals. He spent more of his time in our villages, more than time spent with his wife and children.

As he transcended the racial barrier, Dr Kruger enjoyed ordinary dishes of our people without reservations. He touched and transformed the lives of many people and made huge sacrifices on his side in order to bring the reconciling gospel of Christ to us. When he retired as a missionary, Markus Petrus Kruger enrolled for his PhD studies under my supervision. It was a case of a mentee becoming a mentor to his own mentor, and with this in mind, you already see something of his spirit of humility playing its part. His thesis focused on: “Causes and cures of dualism and syncretism in prison: a missiological study”.

His research was conducted

among inmates of Kutama Sinthumule Maximum Security Prison, where he also spent most of his time preaching the gospel after his retirement. He became a Doctor of Philosophy in 2007 through the North West University (Potchefstroom Campus).

He died on 29 August 2013 and was buried on 2 September 2013, when many African people from all the villages that he had served with distinction came to bid him farewell. It was also good to see some of the pastors that he had served with, some of whom that he had mentored as young people, present: Drs Hobyane and Mutavhatsindi, Proff Van Rooy and Baloyi, Reverends Ligege, Makungo, Muhadi and Nemahotole, among others.

We thank God with the life of Dr Markus Petrus Kruger, for it was a life well lived. He lived to fulfil God’s calling and will in his life. He became the eyes, ears, hands and feet of Jesus Christ as he boldly preached the gospel with great humility to our people. All the glory be to the God of Markus Petrus Kruger for a life worth celebrating. His last wish to his children was to see an orphanage centre that will cater for destitute people established in Makhado. It should not just be an ordinary centre, but one where the gospel is at the centre and is also well managed.

I hope and trust that churches and businesspeople in and around Makhado will rise to this challenge and ensure that Dr Kruger’s vision and his wish become a reality. The Dr Markus Petrus Kruger Centre for Orphans might be a suitable name as we honour this giant of faith whose life remains a testimony to all of us.

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He said Mbedzi was, however, found hanging by his daughter the following morning and she alerted his uncle.

A report was then made to the police, who attended to the scene.

The body was taken to Beit Bridge District Hospital mortuary for a postmortem. Ngwenya said they were still investigating the matter to ascertain the cause of death.

“We continue to appeal to community members not to resort to suicide in the event of a problem but should instead seek counseling from community leaders,” said the police spokesperson.

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The Thohoyandou SAPS Cluster is appealing to anyone with information that could lead to unravelling the mystery of a murder that took place between Nkavele and Salema village.

The body of an unknown man, aged around 35, was found in bushes in the area on 24 August 2013. The body was burnt beyond recognition and only a piece of an All Star shoe was found at the scene. Seven empty cartridges were also found at the scene.

According to cluster spokesperson Major Mashudu Malelo, the deceased is unknown at this

Limpopo premier Stan Mathabatha urged women not to keep quiet when they are victims of abuse. He was a speaker during the Women’s’ Day celebration at Masia in Vuwani last month. The theme of his speech was “A centenary of Working Together towards a Sustainable Women Empowerment and Gender Equality”. Mathabatha said an unacceptably high number of women continued to be victims of domestic violence, sexual abuses and all sorts of genderbased violence. “Those who perpetuate acts of violence against women have no place in our society. They must be reported to law enforcement bodies for prosecution and punishment if found guilty,” he said. His speech was preceded with a march by the Progressive Women of South Africa, who submitted a memorandum to the Vhembe police services, demanding the refusal of parole to those convicted of heinous crimes and in protest against the sexual abuse of the elderly in the area. In the photo, Premier Mathabatha and Thovhela Vho-Nthumeni Masia arrive at Masia.

stage. “We are appealing to the public whose family members have dissappeared to please contact the Salselamani police for assistance in the identification of the body. We are aslo appealing to the community to assist us with information that could help in cracking this case,” said Malelo.

Meanwhile, the Thohoyandou police are also looking for Richard Muvhango Muge of Ha-Dumasi in connection with a case of theft under false pretences. He is alleged to be defrauding members of the community by promising them jobs for R3 000.

Those with information about the Saselamani case can phone Major Malelo at 082 468 8961.

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Villagers embark on dam desilting project Free access to national parks next week Villagers from Mathetshane village have embarked on a project aimed at alleviating the water problems in their area by dredging silt from a local dam.

The community-based project, running under the “food aid programme”, was initiated by World Vision and is meant to address water shortages in the area.

The coordinator of the project, Mr Joshua Bhebhe, expressed optimism on the rehabilitation of the dam, which is being done

by World Vision, saying it was going to address the perennial water problems in the area. “We

are happy with the project and sacrificing our time to take out all the mud, so that we and our livestock can have clean water to drink and survive. We also hope that we will receive rains soon because our livestock will die of thirst if the situation continues like this,” said Bhebhe.

“Villagers are scooping out all the mud in the dam in preparation for the rains.”

He added that some villagers were forced to walk more than four kilometres to the nearest water source.

Another villager, Mrs Esther

Ndlovu (40), said the project was going to assist them as women as they were the ones affected most by water shortages by walking long distances to fetch water.

“I am confident that the project will improve our livelihoods and commend efforts being done by the local authority and World Vision,” said Ndlovu.

World Vision programmes manager Mr Method Ndlovu said that, besides Sibuyu Dam, World Vision would work with the local community to rehabilitate surrounding dip tanks.

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Tanzanian man receives 15 years jail term for drugs A Tanzanian man, who tried to smuggle drugs into South Africa via the Beit Bridge border, was swiftly sent to jail.

The 32-year-old Abdul Mrisho appeared in the magistrate’s court in Musina on Tuesday, 27 August, on charges of possession and smuggling of drugs.

Police arrested Mrisno on 12 May when he tried to smuggle heroin into South Africa from Zimbabwe.

The drugs were found in Mrisno’s traveling bag inside a false compartment. A total of 2,2kg of heroin was found, with an estimated street value of R2, 64 million.

Mrisho was found guilty and sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment or a fine of R250 000.

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From Monday until Friday (13 September), the and any commercial activities in the park such South African National Parks (SANParks) will as guided safaris in vehicles or guided walks, etc. allow locals with valid identity documents an “Environmental education and protection are opportunity to spend a day at a national park the responsibility of everyone, not just a priviof their choice, free of charge. leged few. If we are to create a sense of ownership The campaign giving free access to the na- of the natural heritage of South Africa in all South tional parks will be applicable to all the national Africans, then all South Africans must be able to parks managed by SANParks, and these include have access to such,” said Thakhuli. “We espethe iconic Kruger National Park, Mapungubwe cially want our young people to take advantage of National Park and World Heritage site situated this opportunity because this heritage will be un70 kilometres outside Musina and the Marakele der their protection in the near future,” he added.

National Park, which is situated in Thabazimbi.

The annual SA National Parks Week has According to the acting head of communica- been made possible with support from First Nations of SANParks, Mr Reynold Thakhuli, the tional Bank since its inception eight years ago. objective of the week is to cultivate a culture of “Through this partnership, FNB is able to raise pride in all South Africans in their relationship awareness on the importance of environmental with the country’s natural, cultural and historical education and the management of such issues,” heritage, under the established theme Know Your says Danny Zandamela, CEO FNB Public Sector National Parks.

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The idea of a national parks focus week was According to Thakhuli, SANParks encourages conceived in 2006, after a realisation that the vast all South Africans, and especially teachers and majority of South Africans were not accessing the school groups, to diarise these dates and plan a national parks. “SANParks then embarked upon visit to a national park nearby. “The survival of this campaign to encourage all South Africans, the South African national parks system and our especially those from the communities around natural and cultural heritage lies in the people of the parks, to share in what SANParks envisions South Africa,” concludes Thakhuli. to be the pride and joy of all South Africans and the world.”

The feature element of this campaign is the free access granted to all South African day visitors carrying their official identity documents. Persons under the age of 16 will be allowed free access without the requirement of proof of identity. It should be noted that the free access to the parks will not include accommodation A family of hyenas, photographed near the Shingwedzi camp.

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Application for peaceful demonstration rejected The Valdezia-Mambedi Sanco branch is aggrieved and disappointed after the Makhado Municipality had rejected their application for a peaceful demonstration on issues of service delivery in their area.

Sanco had intended to present a memorandum containing “statements of intent and grave concerns” to the municipality's mayor, Cllr David Muthavatsindi, on 24 July.

The municipal manager, Mr Isaac Mutshinyali, informed the Sanco branch in writing that their “application to hold a protest march” was unsuccessful. “Your application does not comply with Section 3 (20) of Gathering Act, Act no 205 of 1993

as amended by Safety Matters Rationalization Act 90 of 1996,” reads the letter signed by Mutshinyali on 23 July 2013. Valdezia-Mambedi Sanco's organising secretary Paul Masia, however, says that the letter does not say much. “The letter leaves much to be desired and the Section of Gatherings Act to which they refer – and we assume this is Section 3 (2), since there's no clause (20) in the documents we consulted – brings no clarity on the matter,” Masia said.

“We feel aggrieved and disappointed by the municipality's attitude.”

Masia stated that they had followed all the relevant channels, and complied with all safety measures or

laws which must be met whenever an organisation needs to stage a protest march. “We submitted our application seven days before the march date, and we met with the municipality's chief traffic officer and officials from the public order policing unit, who all agreed that they didn't foresee any disruption of public order or peace in our intended march,” said Masia.

When pressed for more information on this case, the Council's spokesperson, Mr Louis Bobodi said that Sanco had not mentioned the recipient of the memorandum in their application letter. “They didn't mention whether they were going to present the memo at the Waterval Regional offices or at the municipality's offices, to allow the mayor space to move to the place where he might be able to accept the memo,” said Bobodi.

Masia says that they are now prompted to request to see protest-march applications by other communities or service-delivery conveners in the municipality's archives, to see if there is any difference when they compare such applications to theirs. “The municipality is sabotaging us, and we won't allow that to continue,” Masia stated. “People of Valdezia are suffering – most parts of our area still experiencing a lack of water, electricity and Valdezia-Mambedi Sanco´s application to hold a protest march was road maintenance. We are still ready to march." rejected.

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Jiwa’s advocate, Mr PA van Wyk, argued that there was relevant case law to convince a higher court to reduce the sentence. Van Wyk also brought up the issue about the money that Jiwa had paid to the police during the trap.

This money, totalling R80 000, was declared forfeited by the State during Jiwa’s sentencing and paid to the anti-poaching team of the Kruger National Park (KNP) to aid in the war against rhino poaching.

Van Wyk argued that the State had no authority to give the money to the KNP, and that it first had to go to the State Treasury, from where it could be channelled to State projects.

Magistrate Pat Cloete, who also heard the appeal application, dismissed the claims made by Van Wyk and said that the court had taken Jiwa’s financial, health and family situation into consideration, and that his sentence was fair.

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Yahya Shoeb Jiwa, the 45-year-old man from Makhado (Louis Trichardt) who was sentenced to four years in jail on 21 June this year, asked the Louis Trichardt Regional Court this week for leave to appeal against his sentence.

After a brief court appearance on Monday, Jiwa’s application was, however, denied and he had to go back to prison. He was supported by friends and family during his court appearance.

Jiwa was arrested in February 2011, following a police trap that was set by the South African National Parks’ Environmental Crime Investigation Unit and the police’s special investigation unit, the Hawks. He pleaded guilty to the charges relating to the illegal purchasing and possession of rhino horns.

Following Jiwa’s guilty plea, a drawn-out legal battle followed to persuade the court to rather hand down a sentence for correctional supervision. Jiwa’s application to ask for appeal, had it been granted,

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By Frank Mavhungu

Former teacher wants compensation after successful appeal A former school teacher, who was arrested and sent to prison for life, is claiming compensation from the Department of Education, after he had successfully appealed against his sentence.

Samuel Mususumeli Maemu (66) spent nine years and 24 days in prison after he was found guilty of raping a six-year-old child in 2001. He was charged with the rape, found guilty and sentenced to life in prison by the Thohoyandou High Court in 2003.

He had to endure a long struggle of experiencing prison life from the age of 53 until he was acquitted on all the charges in 2011.

Maemu was initially suspended whilst he was still on trial and later forced to resign from his position. “I was framed and falsely blamed for the rape of a minor child at the time, but I honestly didn’t know anything about the incident, hence I

appealed against my sentence,” said Maemu.

He appealed against the verdict the same year he was sentenced.

In January 2004, he was allegedly forced to ask to go on pension by officials from the Department of Education in Vhembe. Maemu said the officials visited him in prison, even though he was appealing his sentence, and they told him that if he won the appeal they would go back to him. The officials told him that his contract had been terminated and therefore he had to resign, because he had already been sentenced.

“I forcefully completed my pension forms and I was forced to write a resignation letter whilst I was busy with my petition to the Supreme Court of Appeal,” he said.

He added that the two officials told him that if his appeal were successful, he must visit them. “Ever

since I came back from prison, nothing has happened. I approached the department several times and I even wrote a letter to the MEC for Education,” he said. He said that even though they could not give him his old job back, they had to compensate him and give him all his benefits.

The spokesman for the Department of Education in Limpopo, Phuti Seloba, said that Maemu had to provide proof to the department that he had been forced to resign. “He must contact the department not through the media. We are not meant to ruin the lives of people. We believe together we can do more,” he said. “We are not sure if he voluntarily resigned and if he is alleging that he was forced to do, so he must provide us with the proof. If he resigned on his own, then he must wait for the post to be advertised and re-apply as he might be hired,” said Seloba.

Samuel Mususumeli Maemu is claiming that he was forced to resign from his work when he was still in prison.

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New gospel album for Virginia Matshavha Virginia Matshavha has just released her third gospel album and, considering her vocal strength and lyrical quality, it seems that she is here to stay.

The 42-year-old mother of three and resident at Muraleni village says that she discovered her love for music while she was a pupil at the Murorwane Primary School and went further to hone her singing skills in the church's choir.

“I sing for the love of music and also because I am unable to stay away from the music,” she says.

The album opens up with the title track, Jehova Modimo Waka, where the singer exults her Maker for the gift of life, guidance and redemption.

In the song Ditshiwana, she reminds listeners that there are many orphans and less privileged people within the communities, and she pleads with her God to look on these people with a kind eye and an outstretched hand of provision. “The condition of uncared orphans is heartbreaking,” she adds. “It's our responsibility to look after them both physically and spiritually.”

The melody and rhythm which accompany Matshavha's lyrics are effective and mellifluous to the ear. She sings in a soft, unhurried voice that is reminiscent of the evergreen gospel group Holy Cross Choir that became popular in the 1980s and early 1990s in Southern Africa.

It is only sad that in most parts of South Africa real talent and brave art still go unnoticed, due to a lack of exposure and the situation where mainstream recording companies fear risking to sign up new artists who might only waste their resources.

“We still struggle to distribute our music,” says Matshavha.

On this album, each song has a flavour and message of its own, which adds to the listener’s enjoyment.

In all her projects, Matshavha is backed by Mokgadi Matshavha, Paulina Murogolo, Gloria Maupi, Moraka Letswalo and Abee Sebati.

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By Kaizer Nengovhela

Oscar win Spring Tournament Makhitha Oscar Stars won the Spring tournament when they beat Madombidzha Arsenal in a penalty shoot-out at Madombidzha on Sunday.

At the end of regulation time, the score was 1-1, and after the penaltty shoot-out, the score was 5-4 in favour of Stars.

Stars was strong at the far back and in the striking force department, but they lacked cohension in the middle of the park. The balls that threatened the defence of Arsenal were ballooned from behind .

Godwin Mahuwa of Stars was booked for dirty tricks. Arsenal

enjoyed more ball possession, but their promising moves were turned into nothing by the rock-solid defence of Stars.

No goal was seen during the first half.

Arsenal made a substitution in the last half. They introduced Balanganai Mafela for Tshepo Ranku.

The home team scored in the 67th minute through Daklo Nwanamindwa, after the keeper of their opponents misjudged the ball. Deshin Monyeleote equalised three minutes later, after he caught the Arsenal keeper off guard and blasted in a half volley from inside the box.

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During the handing over of prizes are, from left to right, Mr Mashudu Mamphitha, Mpho Mudau (captain of Matodzi High), Masingita Mabaso of the Baso Foundation, Tshumiso Mudau (sponsor) and Veli Mteleni (organiser).

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Former Leopards keeper supports local soccer “It is no wonder companies sponsoring football are going from strength to strength,” said the manager of Duvhulas Landscaping Construction, Mr Mashudu Mamphitha, during the prize-giving ceremony of Vuwani Secondary School’s soccer tournament at Tshimbupfe a fortnight ago.

Mamphitha, a former Black Leopards goalkeeper, indicated that his company had an open-door policy in as far as assisting the needy was concerned. He stated that the firm believed in ploughing back a portion of its profit into the community which was backing them.

Mamphitha reiterated that the sponsorship will increase with time, saying that this was the beginning of a long-lasting relationship. He said that the aim of his company in funding sport was to develop rural young people, keep the youth off the street and prevent them from abusing alcohol.

“I’m very proud that we have grown young people of real quality,” he said.

He stated that he was convinced that the school tournament would produce stars who would receive international recognition soon.

The tournament’s organiser, Mr Masingita Mabaso of Baso Foundation,

appealed to the business community to follow in the footsteps of Duvhulas, saying sport had also became a major employment provider. He further indicated that sponsoring the schools was not good enough, as individual schools could not carry the financial burden of running the day-to-day affairs of the schools without

financial assistance.

Matodzi High were crowned as the new champions and they received prize money of R2 000, a new soccer kit, gold medals and a floating trophy.

Davhana High were the runners-up and went home with R1 000 and silver medals.

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Lukau FC the Lodge KO champs Lukau Football Club are still celebrating, after they were crowned the champions for the Mutavhatsindi Great Lodge KO competition last weekend.

They beat Maheni Devoted Boys 3-2 in the final of the competition at the Phalama grounds on Sunday.

The winner was determined through penalty shoot-out, as the score was 1-1 when the referee blew the final whistle.

Hot Aces managed to convert two of their five chances while Devoted Boys scored one from the white spot.

Lukau beat the favourites, Mulodi Freedom Birds, 2-0 in the semifinal stage of the competition at the same venue earlier that day.

Devoted Boys’ road to the final went via

Mafukane FC, whom they crushed 3-0 in the semifinal.

Lukau FC were presented with a cash prize of R3 000 during a ceremony that was held at the grounds shortly after the final. Maheni Devoted Boys took home a cash prize of R2 000.

Teams that were booted out of the competition in the semifinal stage, Mafukane FC and Mulodi Freedom Birds, were each presented with cheques to the value of R750. The results of the quarterfinal matches are: Lukau FC 4, Tshibvumo Young Stars 2; Mafukane FC 2, Musasenda Big Five 0; Mulodi Freedom Birds 4, Thengwe Flying Peace 0 and Maheni Devoted Boys 3, Khubvi Dangerous Darkies 0.

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18 6 September 2013

By Frank Mavhungu

SAB teams gear up for play-offs Teams that have booked places in the much-awaited SAB League provincial playoffs are gearing up for the annual event.

This follows a statement by the league co-ordinator, Mr Patrick Seema, earlier this week, in which it was confirmed that the playoffs will at long last be staged at the Jane Furse Stadium in Sekhukhune this weekend.

The two-day event was postponed several times during the past three months. According to Mr Seema, the postponements were influenced by the pending cases involving teams from the Capricorn and Waterberg Districts.

According to the spokesperson of Joe’s Express, Mr Edwin

“Cafu” Ramphabana, the postponements had affected their preparations for the playoffs to a great extent. He indicated, however, that they were ready to represent the district in a dignified manner.

The playoffs were initially scheduled for the weekend of 29 and 30 June, but were rescheduled to the weekend of 20 and 21 July. The event was postponed until further notice until an announcement about the new date was made early this week.

Five teams from the five districts will fight for the two Safa Second Division places. The top two teams at the end of the playoffs will be promoted to the SAFA second division, better known as the Vodacom League.

Vhembe District will be represented by Joe’s Express FC at the annual event. The teams from the other districts who made it to the provincial playoffs are: Winners Park (Mopani), Masokolara FC (Sekhukhune), Ocean Birds (Waterberg) and Molemole Academy (Capricorn). Each team will play four matches in a round-robin format over a period of two days.

Joe’s Express booked a place in the provincial playoffs after emerging as the overall champions in the regional promotional playoffs which were staged four months ago. Vhembe District was represented by Tshifhire Northern Brothers during a similar event which was hosted

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“Moments away from national glory” A striker of Orlando Pirates and an ambassador of the Copa Coca Cola, Happy Jele, congratulated Benny’s Care Soccer Academy on winning another competition, this time as the Limpopo U/15 champions.

“Your are among the top schools in the country and are moments away from the glory

of being national champions. The first big steps to unlocking your potential begin now and I hope you will grab this opportunity with both hands,” said Jele.

He said that the tournament was very important for the development of soccer in South Africa.

“I am delighted that you have been given the opportunity to relive the Copa Coca Cola expe-

rience. I played in Copa in 2005 and signed my first professional contract with Orlando Pirates in 2006,” he added.

He emphasised that their dreams of becoming professional football players could become a reality if they set their minds to it and didn’t let anything get in the way of their focus and determination.

By Frank Mavhungu

Final reminder for teams to register Time is running out for the SAB League teams that are still to renew their membership with the Safa Vhembe Regional Association.

According to the league’s administrative officer, Mrs Nancy Ramaru, teams were initially given until last Friday, 30 August, to register, but the date was extended until next Tuesday, 10 September.

According to Ramaru, the extension for the due date was influenced by the fact that the kick-off date for the league activities for the new season

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ATM thieves made off with thousands A gang of roof thieves struck again in Makhado (Louis Trichardt) and made off with thousands of rands.

This time the Standard Bank ATMs on the corner of President and Songozwi Street (next to Midas) were targeted. A group of spectators quickly gathered at the corner on Tuesday morning, as the news of the crime earlier that evening spread like wildfire.

Provincial police spokesperson Capt Maano Sadike confirmed the incident.

The thief/thieves made use of a grinder, he said, to cut a hole in the roof right above the ATMs. Once inside, they used the grinder to cut open the ATMs’ safes to get at the money.

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A total of 144 teams were affiliated with the league last season.

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She further indicated that the affiliation fee is the same as last season, saying teams must pay R4 500 in order to renew their membership.

She reiterated the fact that teams that were owing the league money would not be allowed to renew their membership before they had settled their debts with the league.

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More recently, several ATMs were either cut or blown open in Thohoyandou, Vivo and Alldays.

A case of housebreaking and theft was opened for investigation. At the time of going to press, no arrests had been made.

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LEGALS NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 35 Kindly be informed that the First and Final Liquidation and Distribution Account in respect of the Estate Late: Mabogo Aluwani Basil, Identity Number: 860331 5544 083, Estate no:1534/2013, Last Address: Chrishani Street, Vleifontein, in the District of Tshitale, Limpopo Province, will be open for inspection for period of 21 (twenty one) days and at the Office’s of the Master of the Limpopo High Court, Thohoyandou from the date specified or from the date of publication hereof, whichever may be later. D.T. Mphaphuli Attorneys, Office no: 10, Thompson BLD, 30 Swongozwi Street, Makhado, 0920, REF: MPHAPHULI/MIT274/ EST/13

In the High Court of Limpopo (Held at Thohoyandou) Case Number: 432/2012, In the matter between:Matamela Puluwani Petrus, Plaintiff, and Tshikunde Avhapfani Simon, Defendant.

Sale in Execution In pursuance of a judgment and writ of execution of the abovementioned court, a sale in execution of the undermentioned-

NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS SECTION 29 In the Estate of Late: Avhashoni Ndou, I.D. No: 450505 0156 086, who was single at the time of her death, who died on the 17th day of August 2013, Master’s reference number:1836/2013. Creditors and Debtors are hereby called upon to submit their claims and to pay their debts within 30(Thirty) days as from date on this advertisement.Dated at Thohoyandou on this the 1st day of September 2013. Executor Attorneys, Maluleke Z.D. Attorneys,Limdev NPDC Building, Office No.25, 1st Floor, Jay-K Entrance,Cell:076 8132868/0714986320,Tel/ Fax:015 962 1110 / 86 268 2763, E-mail: zrasikhanya@gmail.com, P.O. Box 1665, Thohoyandou, 0950.

NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS SECTION 29 In the Estate of Late: Mafemani Eric Maluleke, I.D. No: 5205095656088, who was married in community of property to Munene Gladys Maluleke (Born Bayana) of Identity No: 570125 0877 089, who died on the 7th day of July 2013, Master’s reference number:1814/2013.

Creditors and Debtors are hereby called upon to submit their claims and to pay their debts within 30(Thirty)days as from date on this advertisement.Dated at Thohoyandou on this the 1st day of September 2013. Executor Attorneys, Maluleke Z.D. Attorneys,Limdev NPDC Building, Office No.25, 1st Floor, Jay-K Entrance,Cell:076 8132868/0714986320,Tel/ Fax:015 962 1110 / 86 268 2763, E-mail: zrasikhanya@gmail.com, P.O. Box 1665, Thohoyandou, 0950.

Notice in terms of Section 35 Kindly be informed that the First and Final Liquidation and Distribution Account in respect of the late Azwidowhwi Rose Thizwilondi, Identity no: 5612 231018 083 shall lie on inspection at the Master’s Office at Limpopo High Court Building Thohoyandou for a period of 21 days calculated from date of publication hereof. Dated at Thohoyandou on this the 23rd day of August 2013.

Mvundlela & Associates Attorneys. Executrix Attorney, Office No: 85, 87 & 93, Block C, Limdev (NPDC), Thohoyandou, Po box 3560, Thohoyandou, 0950, Ref: MVU/ EST/Nelufule/T4 Notice to Debtors and Creditors Section 29 In the Estate of late Razwiedani Wilson Tshinanga, ID No: 2808285393082, who was

married in community of property to Razwiedani Hlekani Leah, ID No: 3908090344087, who died on the 2013-06-01, Master’s reference number: 1278/2013. Creditors and Debtors are hereby called upon to submit their claims and to pay their debts within 30 days as from the date of this advertisement. Dated at Thohoyandou on this the 22nd day of July 2013.

Mvundlela & Associates Attorneys, Executrix Attorneys, Office NO: 85, 87 & 93, Block C, Po Box 3560, Thohoyandou, Tel: 015 962 2953, Fax: 015 962 2913, Ref: MVU/EST/NELEFULE/ R15(2013) NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN DECEASED ESTATE Of Late Mathe Peter Mackson, Id No: 371020 5377 08 9, Date of Death: 07th April 2013.Estate no: 2808/2013. Last Address: House No: 16-D2, Giyani, Mopani District. All persons having complains and claims against the above estate are called upon to contact the appointed Executrix within thirty (30) days

of the publication of this notice. The name of the Executrix is as follow: Mathe Tombi Asnath and the name of the agent is as follows: NOEL CHAUKE ATTORNEYS, OFFICE NO: 228,OLD MUTUAL BUILDING, P O BOX 1422, G I YA N I 0826, TEL: 015 812 1574, FAX: 015 812 1575, REF: CH/ MN/121/13EST NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN DECEASED ESTATE Of Late Ntuwani Ruth Makamu, Id No: 430609 0343 08 5, Date of Death: 27th June 2013.Estate no: 1419/2013. Last Address: Stand No: 248, Basani Village, Limpopo Province. All persons having complains and claims against the above estate are called upon to contact the appointed Executrix within thirty (30) days of the publication of this notice. The name of the Executrix is as follow: Jabulani Enock mafanele and the name of the agent is as follows: NOEL CHAUKE ATTO R N E Y S, O F F I C E NO: 228,OLD MUTUAL BUILDING, P O BOX 1422, G I YA N I 0826,

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NOTICE PROPOSED SALE OF ERF 971, HLANGANANI TOWNSHIP Notice is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of section 79(18) of the Local Government Ordinance, 1939 (Ordinance 17 of 1939) as amended read together with section 21(4) of the Local Government Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Municipal Systems Act 32 of 2000) that the Makhado Local Municipality is of the intention to alienate erf 971, Hlanganani Township measuring 2068m² according to the General Plan.

Any person who wishes to object to the exercise is called to lodge his/her objection in writing to the Municipal Manager at Private Bag X2596, Makhado, 0920 or fax to number 015 516 5084 to reach his office by no later than 19 September 2013.

Any person who cannot write may come to the Director Development Planning at office Number C001, first floor, Civic Centre, 83 Krogh Street, Makhado during office hours from 7H00 to 13H00 and 14H00 to 16H00 on or before the 19 September 2013 where objections/comments or representations will be transcribed.

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CERTIFICATE IN CATERING AND FOOD PREPARATION LEARNING OBJECTIVE OUTCOMES: To equip students with knowledge and practical skills to prepare and cook different types of foods.

INTAKE: The intake will start on 16 September 2013.

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CERTIFICATE IN CLOTHING PRODUCTION AND SEWING (PATTERN DESIGN) LEARNING OBJECTIVE OUTCOMES: To equip students with knowledge and practical skills to design pattern and sewing.

INTAKE: The intake will be on 21 October 2013.

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In the High Court of South Africa Limpopo High Court: Thohoyandou Case No: 594/2012, In the matter between: Nedbank Limited, Plaintiff, and Musiwalo George Gundula (ID: 490205 5715 083), First Defendant, Muthuhadini Alice Gundula (ID: 570606 1467 087), Second Defendant.

Notice of Sale in Execution Pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court on 14 February 2013 and Writ of Attachment dated 22 April 2013, the under-mentioned immovable property will be sold in execution on: Friday, 27 September 2013 at 11H00(am) by the Sheriff Thohoyandou at the Defendants’ property situated at Erf 4817 situate in the township of Makwarela, Extension 3. to the highest bidder:Erf 4817 situate in the township of Makwarela, Extension 3, Registration Division M.T., Limpopo Province, Measuring: 600 (Six Hundred) Square Metres, Held under Deed of Transfer TG143471/1998.

Subject to conditions contained therein (Erf 4817-Township Makwarela Ext 3)(“the property”). Subject to the following conditions: 1.

The property shall be sold “Voetstoots” to the bidder and the sale shall be subject to the provisions of Section 66 of the Magistrate’s Court Act of 1944, as amended, subject however to the confirmation of the sale by the first bondholder, namely Nedbank Limited. 2. The purchase price shall be paid as to 10% (Ten Percent) of the purchase price in cash on the date of the sale and the unpaid balance, together with interest thereon at the rate of 8,50% p.a to the date of registration of transfer, shall be paid or secured by a Bank Guarantee, within 14 (Fourteen) days after the sale.

3. The following improvements are reported to be on the property, but are not guaranteed: Residence (no guarantee in this regard); 4. Conditions of Sale: The full conditions of the sale may be inspected at the offices of the Sheriff of the High Court, Thohoyandou, N.P.D.C Building, Office Number 55B, Thohoyandou, 0950, Tel: 083 728 0159. Dated at Polokwane this 22 August 2013.

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“Imbizo a unique platform for meaningful dialogue” Members within the Musina munic- says the municipality used the event as a the IEC and practice your democratic right ipal area were given an opportunity unique participatory platform, given its to vote. If you do not vote, some people to interact with their elected political ability to foster active participatory and will choose leaders for you and you will representatives and administrators meaningful dialogue between her council end up being represented by people you during an Imbizo held at the Klopper and communities. did not vote for.”

Stadium a fortnight ago.

“It is important to demonstrate to our Apart from several individuals who During the event, community mem- people that all three spheres of govern- raised issues during the Imbizo, local bers were thrilled to receive government ment work together to make sure that the structures that spoke on behalf of their services at their doorstep. These include much-needed services are delivered to constituencies included the Traditional services from the Independent Electoral ordinary people in the streets. Government Healers Association, the Musina Council Commission (IEC), the Department of has introduced a variety of platforms in an of Churches, non-governmental orgaHome Affairs, SASSA, the Road Accident effort to consolidate, monitor and respond nizations, Musina Gogo Getters, senior Fund and the Department of Education. swiftly to public concerns – and this is just citizens, the Community Policing Board, Those who could not travel for long one of them. The people have elected us Musina Creative Arts and Entertainment distances for banking services were also and gave us the mandate to work for them, Forum, Musina Disability Forum and a thankfull as ABSA bank provided service and this is the opportunity to report back to representative of traditional leaders. right at the Imbizo venue. them how far we have gone in addressing Most of the issues raised related to roads Municipal spokesperson Mr Wilson their needs.” in rural areas, water and housing. Mayor A community member (left) is served by an IEC official during the Imbizo.

Dzebu says the municipality uses ImbiPhiri also took the opportunity to Carol Phiri, her councilors and adminiszos as a two-way platform for sharing remind community members about the trators promised community members that information, which demonstrates respon- elections that are taking place next year. all the issues raised would be attended to siveness to the needs of the people. “This “It is important to register yourselves with as a matter of urgency. is a basis for sustained

By Phathutshedzo Luvhengo dialogue between the government and the people and a mechanism for fact-finding by the government to align The police at Mphephu are This call comes after a spokesman for the Mphephu services with the needs appealing to motorists always 39-year-old man, Mr Lazaro police station, W/O Lazaros of the people. This to be on the lookout when Matodzi, was knocked down by Netshidzati, the motorist drove assists us in realizing they drive along the main a vehicle on Sunday afternoon. to the police station immediately an efficient, effective, road at Ha-Matidza village in He died instantly. after the accident because peodevelopment-orientat- Nzhelele.

It was established that he was ple who were drinking alcohol ed public service and The road is often crowded, passing along the road from a at the taverns were threatening empowered, fair and especially during weekends, nearby tavern on his way home. to beat him. “We’ve applied to inclusive citizenship and many people residing in The police have opened a case the municipality to create humps through a well-function- Nzhelele flock there to drink of culpable homicide. in the road, forcing motorists to ing communication sys- alcohol.

According to the police slow down,” said Netshidzati. tem that also proactively informs and engages the public about what the government is doing to In the North Gauteng undermentioned property is Raliphaswa at 083 728 Improvements: (nothing is improve their lives.”

Mayor Carol Phiri High Court-Pretoria (Re- to be held by the Sheriff of 0159/072 603 8210 and will guaranteed and/or warranty A community member (left) is served by an IEC official during the Imbizo.

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NOTICE PROPOSED SALE OF ERF 1903, WATERVAL TOWNSHIP

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

Notice is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of section 79(18) of the Local Government Ordinance, 1939 (Ordinance 17 of 1939) as amended read together with section 21(4) of the Local Government Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Municipal Systems Act 32 of 2000) that the Makhado Local Municipality is of the intention to alienate erf 1903, Waterval Township measuring 1990m² according to the General Plan.

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

Any person who wishes to object to the exercise is called to lodge his/her objection in writing to the Municipal Manager at Private Bag X2596, Makhado, 0920 or fax to number 015 516 5084 to reach his office by no later than 19 September 2013.

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

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

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

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Any person who cannot write may come to the Director Development Planning at office Number C001, first floor, Civic Centre, 83 Krogh Street, Makhado during office hours from 7H00 to 13H00 and 14H00 to 16H00 on or before the 19 September 2013 where objections/comments or representations will be transcribed.

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Action education at Ridgeway Independent Youngsters at Ridgeway Independent School just outside Makhado (Louis Trichardt) enjoyed a two-day stint of “action education.”

Something totally different was offered to the children in the foundation phase, Grade RR and Grades 1, 2 and 3 on 29 and 30 August. Mixed aged groups were formed and the groups rotated to participate in exciting activities, offered by

foundation-phase teachers as well as some parents.

The sessions involved learning water colour techniques, design and technology, where they designed and made robots and box constructions, traditional dancing, trying their hands at tie dye, painting with food and eating it, a “veld and vlei” obstacle course, children’s yoga, card making, collages and Rumba dancing. They attended

five sessions on Thursday and four on Friday.

“The kids are loving it. They said they wanted to do this every day! We said that it would be too exhausting for the teachers. We hope that the activities would make them more eager to try these activities at home instead of flopping down in front of the television set,” said Ridgeway’s coordinator for the action education, Ms Irene Smith-Vos.

Standing during the ceremony are, from left to right, Messrs Samuel Matodzi (head of administration), Nancy Ramaru (administration officer), Simon Mashele (Makhado LFA), Twaibi Phiri (Musina LFA), Mulalo Mafenya (administration officer) and Hulisani Mabasa (vice-president). Ms Vhuhwavho Netshandama from Mutale (left) and Funanani Nethononda (Thulamela) are seated at the front.

By Frank Mavhungu

Communication made easy for LFA’s The four local football associations which fall under the jurisdiction of the SAFA Vhembe Regional League can now communicate with the outside world 24 hours a day and seven days a week.

This follows the decision by the mother body, the South African Football Association (SAFA), to give each of them

a laptop computer with Internet connection and cell phones.

The ceremony during which the representatives from the four local football associations, Thulamela, Mutale, Makhado and Musina, were presented with the laptop computers and cell phones was held at the Safa Vhembe Regional League’s offices on Tuesday morning.

According to the deputy president of the association, Mr Hulisani Mabasa, the rationale behind the move is to assist the LFAs in the day-to-day administration of the newly formed leagues, U/15 and U/13. Apart from the computers and cell phones, the LFAs had also received a grant of R10 000 each towards the administration of the leagues.

Mabasa revealed that 134 U/15 and 8 U/13 teams are currently affiliated to the Makhado LFA, while 36 are campaigning under the Thulamela LFA. Musina and Mutale have eight teams affiliated to them each. The last league matches are scheduled to be played over the last weekend of next month.

The champions from each LFA will be presented with a soccer kit and also participate in the regional playoffs to determine the overall champions. The The junior debaters of Louis Trichardt High School came third overall regional overall chamafter they had won three out of their four debates at the provincial pion will take part in trials at Noorderland High School in Polokwane on 31 August. In the the provincial playoffs front, from left, are Rudzani Ramabulana (13th place individually) to determine the team and Tanika Wiggill (9th place). At the back are Tshifhiwa Maingo that will represent the (17th place) and Hulisani Mudau, who also participated. The top 25 province in the national speakers stand a chance to be selected for the provincial team. playoffs.

Sessions on traditional dancing were offered during Ridgeway Independent School’s “action education” programme for the foundation phase. Pictured are a group in session with drums.

With them are two Grade RR teachers, Ms Joyce Ntshane (left) and Ms Ruth Sengani (with the traditional outfit).

Ms Linette van der Merwe, Grade 2 teacher at Ridgeway Independent School, teaching a group of foundation phase children the techniques of water colour painting, during the school’s twoday “action education” programme.

MAKHADO MUNICIPALITY Tel: (015) 519 3000 Fax: (015) 516 1195 Private Bag X2596 Makhado 0920

NOTICE: ELECTION OF WARD COMMITTEE MEMBERS The office would like to inform the above stake holders about the by-election of ward committee members to fill the existing vacancies in ward 20.

The process will unfold in two days as follows: 1. NOMINATION PROCESS Date : 14 September 2013 (Saturday) Venue : Vleifontein Community Hall Time : 14h00 2. ELECTION PROCESS Date : 21 September 2013 (Saturday) Venue : Vleifontein Community Hall Time : 14h00

The two senior debating teams of Louis Trichardt High School both won three out of their four debates at the provincial trials at Noorderland High School in Polokwane on 31 August. Selections are still to be made for the provincial team that will take part in the nationals. The senior A team took fourth place overall and the senior B team fifth place. In the front, from left to right, is the A-team, Maanda Phathela (fifth place individually), Blessing Phathela (14th place)and Faith Makhubele (fourth). Their team member Mashudu Demana (20th place) was absent when the photo was taken. The top 25 speakers are in the run to be selected for the provincial team. At the back are the B-Team, Emmanuel Motluong, Umpha Manenzhe, Grace Rambuwani and Phillipine Mpai.

N.B. 1. Only registered voters of ward 20 will be eligible to participate n this processes.

2. Participants are expected to come along with their identity documents.

3. Mobilization is a joint responsibility of ward councillor, traditional council, stakeholders as well as anyone who may have an interest of the process.

4. Lobbying is allowed in any method which may not constitute misconduct or offend any person in the ward.

5. Registration for both activities will start from 12h30 - 13h30.

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LIMPOPO MIRROR

22 6 September 2013

By Linda van der Westhuizen

CoAL plans further expansion of Vele Coal of Africa Limited (CoAL) sees its own board’s approval of the future expansion of the Vele Colliery as an enormously positive achievement. This according to CoAL’s annual financial statement announced by new CEO Mr David Brown on 30 August.

In the meantime, pro-environment groups have continuously opposed the coal mine’s “destruction of the beautiful Limpopo valley”, and have declared their intention to fight the Australian-based, Chinese-“funded” company nail and tooth. The frustration of continuous litigation was named by CoAL’s former CEO, Mr John Wallington, as being a reason that he stepped down (www.fm.co.za).

Brown announced that a significant milestone this year was the investment of $100million and the signing of a cooperation agreement with strategic investor Beijing Haohua Energy Resource Co. Ltd (BHE).

“The Board has approved our Vele technical plan and expansion project, subject to off-take agreements to support the procurement of funding for the capital and working capital expenditure. This now allows the company to move forward in developing a project which will produce sufficient future cash flows to support the group overhead. This is augmented, in the short term, by the company receiving a credit-approved term sheet which will provide

sufficient bridging financing for CoAL,” said Brown.

Though the company’s losses were R148million for the year ended in June 2013, Vele’s expansion plan is to the worth of R220million. The construction is planned for 2014 and the expanded production for 2015.

CoAL was granted a mining right for Vele, near the Mapugubwe World Heritage Site, at the beginning of 2010.

Brown said that the Vele Colliery was adversely affected by higher than normal rainfall in January 2013, resulting in flooding of the pit and the declaration of a force majeure. A force majeure is a French term (for a “greater force”) and is a clause included in contracts to remove liability for natural and unavoidable catastrophes that interrupt the expected course of events and restrict participants from fulfilling obligations. After cessation of mining activities, Brown said that the colliery recommenced the railing of export quality thermal coal in May this year.

Water expert Mr Hendrik du Toit said that the flooding might imply that the mining company did not comply with the regulations on minimum standards for water use of mines.

“The mines conveniently ignore the fact that surface flow forms part of surface water and therefore it is also a water resource and subject to the regulations that prohibit placing

residue deposits or dirty water areas within the 1:100 flood line area. Mines can be ordered to rectify the polluting effect,” said du Toit.

“What is going to happen to the gaping hole at the Vele Colliery in the rainy seasons in the months that pass while funding for the expansion is being secured? It is filled with coal mud. There seems to be very little activity there, and if they are not actively pumping out water, there could be a danger of polluted water seeping into the underground aquifer. Vele is located 5km from the river bank of the Limpopo River as the crow flies,” said Suzet Burger, a concerned resident who used to manage Dongola ranch for CoAL. CoAL also announced that it is putting up its non-core assets up for sale, including Woestalleen in Mpumalanga and Mooiplaats in Ermelo. What if the Vele Colliery eventually becomes an operation held for sale?

Who is then going to fulfil CoAL’s intention expressed to groups to completely rehabilitate Vele? Those are questions coming to mind, especially when an expert of Bench Marks Foundation, an organisation which measures principles for global corporate responsibility, Mr David van Wyk, says that 6000 mines in South Africa had been abandoned, despite promises made.

CoAL sees its own board´s approval of the future expansion of the Vele Colliery as an enormously positive achievement, while concern about the full impact of coal mining and abandoned coal mines on the environmont mounts. Photo supplied.

Six of the 120 EPWP (Expanded Public Works Programme) beneficiaries who participated in the Makhado LP (Limpopo Province) cleaning zone warrior programme were awarded certificates by the municipality. The Department of Waste Management awarded certificates to mobilise the communities and to encourage people to start their own initiatives through waste and environment management. “We are encouraging people to start their own initiatives, while simultaneously alleviating poverty through waste and environment management,” said waste technician Humbulani Tshivhula. In the picture are, from left to right, Waste Management Forum chairperson Philemon Mashau handing the certificates to Nnditsheni Maumela,Tshililo Mashosho, Caroline Mulamu, Tshivhula Humbulani and project co-ordinator Lazaros Tshikovhi.

By Phathutshedzo Luvhengo

“Please fill the municipal vacancies” Members of the South African Municipal Workers Union (Samwu) spent their lunchtime break on Monday and Tuesday picketing at the gates of the Makhado Municipality, hoping that the municipal manager would respond to their grievances.

The workers are demanding that the municipal manager, Mr Isaac Mutshinyali, advertise vacant posts within the municipality internally.

While addressing the crowd, Samwu chairperson Mr Elvis Tlou told workers that if the manager didn’t respond, the protest actions would intensify.

He added that they had consulted

with their legal team and if the picket didn’t attract the attention of Mutshinyali, they would apply for permission to have a protest march.

Some workers were saying that if Mutshinyali, who had completed his first year in office the previous day, did not co-operate with the workers that he would not last, just like the previous managers who had not finished their terms. According to Samwu, there are workers who are doing duty in an acting capacity in vacant post, but they were not being paid for the extra work.

Some employees have done this for almost six years, without being remunerated accordingly.

Samwu said they had consulted with the mayor, the Chief Whip and the Speaker and they had furnished the mandate to the manager, but he was not acting on their complaints. “We had a meeting about the posts. The manager must show the posts to the local labour forum (LLF) ... before they are advertised,” said the union secretary, Sylvester Mulaudzi. “We are asking the manager to initially advertise vacant post internally,” he said.

The municipal spokesperson, Louis Bobodi, said that they were surprised to see workers picketing since the negotiations between the management and the workers were proceeding.

Samwu chairperson Elvis Tlou addresses the workers on Tuesday during the lunchtime picketing at the municipality’s main gate.

Notice

Participate in Run 4 Rhinos fun race The two young rhino activists from Makhado (Louis Trichardt), Casper John and Marco, as well as the Ridgeway Independent School, invite all children and adults to participate in Run 4 Rhinos on 14

September at 08:00.

One and all can come run or walk the 5km or 2km to help them in their fight against rhino poaching. Rico (the sniffer dog) and his handler, Etienne, will also be there. “This will be a great

opportunity to meet this TV-star dog and to see him in action. We will hide some illegal rhino horn and Rico will find it. Come see how he does it and have fun with us,” invite the two youngsters.

The event takes place at the Hanglip Forest Gate (top end of Forestry Road), with registration Creating future leaders taking place from 07:00.

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Two friends from Makhado, Peter Liswoga and Thabo Makamane, decided to dedicate a certain amount of money from their monthly salaries to buy school uniforms and donate them to the needy pupils at Madombidzha every three months. In the picture Liswoga is helping young Surprise Muswobi put on his new pair of shoes at Tshilwavhusiku JP School on Tuesday.

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By Frank Mavhungu

First First Division point for Black Leopards The coach of Black Leopards, Mr Kostadin Papic, says he was impressed with his team’s performance in their opening NFD League match against Roses United.

Although it was an away fixture for them, Lidoda Duvha managed to come back home with a point in hand. They played to a goalless draw at the Kaizer Sebotlelo Stadium in the Free State last Saturday. In an interview with the Limpopo Mirror shortly after the game, Papic was quick to mention that his charges displayed entertaining football, despite the fact that they could not find the net.

In the other National First Division League matches played over the past weekend, Chippa United did the unexpected when they crushed Blackburn Rovers 4-2 at the Umthatha Stadium in the Eastern Cape. United took

the lead in the fourth minute via Lawrence Seopa. They increased the margin seven minutes later through Edward Masuku, to bring the half-time score to 2-0. The home side pulled one back three minutes into the last half when Sam Kgobo’s shot hit the back of the net. Kgobo was on target again 10 minutes later. The visitors from Cape Town scored two more goals later in the game.

Jomo Cosmos drew 1-1 with United FC at the Makhulong Stadium in Johannesburg. As if they were going to bury the visitors alive, Cosmos took the lead in the eighth minute. It took United 87 minutes to find the equaliser.

Witbank Spurs collected the maximum points at the expense of Thanda Royal Zulu, whom they beat 2-1 at the Puma Rugby Stadium in Witbank. The rook-

ies, Maluti FET College, lost by the same margin to African Warriors. Baroka FC shared the spoils with Sivutsa Stars at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane.

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Best Youth Development U/12 Boys Team

The coach of Black Leopards, Mr Kostadin Papic.

ed in the second position in the Vho-Makhadzi Funeral Services’ Stream B. They are participating under the auspices of the Makhado Football Association.

“The prizes are meant to motivate the boys to work harder,” said the team’s chairperson, Tshakhuma Kharidzha.

The event was made possible by the generous contributions of sponsors such as, among others, VP Electrical (R20 000), Roncon CC (R1 000) and Bvelela Engineering (R7 000).

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Reward for Mission Young Rovers’ best Sinthumule (golden glove or best goalkeeper).

The overall prize of players’ player of the year was awarded to Veli Tshishonga. The recipient was selected by the players themselves. “I want to thank my coach, parents and team mates, whose words of motivation help me focus on my steps and moves as a soccer player,” said Tshishonga.

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By Tshifhiwa Mukwevho

Mission Young Rovers, popularly known in the Vuwani and Masia areas as Myros, rewarded the team’s best players on Saturday.

Several players were awarded trophies and cash prizes for outstanding performances during the 2012/13 season. Five of the awarded players are Ernest Ntlemo (most disciplined player); Trevor Kharidzha (top goal scorer); Rendani Dzuguda (chairman’s award); Gundo Kharidzha (rookie of the year) and Funanani

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By Kaizer Nengovhela

R40 000 for victorious Benny Benny’s Care Soccer Academy received more silverware last weekend.

They were crowned the new provincial Copa Coca Cola U/15 champions, when they beat Phahameng High at the Jane Furse Stadium on Saturday.

The two teams played to a goalless draw, after which Benny’s won the penalty shoot-out 4-3.

Benny’s was the superior side from the onset as far as possession of the ball was concerned. This resulted in their putting more pressure on the defence of their opponents for the better part of the match.

Realising that their midfield was Benny´s midfielder, Madi Ngidi (left), tries to intercept the ball from performing below par, the technical department of the Phahameng introduced Franse Theledi.

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Thabang Moeng of Phahameng could not make the grade as the opponents used him as their freeway and the technical staff replaced him.

If a soccer match could be won through

the number of scoring chances a team creates, Benny’s would have won the match convincingly. Their strikers wasted many opportunities.

Benny’s won R40 000 and they will represent Limpopo in the national championship, which will be played in Mpumalanga on the weekend of 16 October.

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SALES: Daniel Matenzhe 072 991 7850 • Sam Manyike 071 096 1739 • Matumba Khamusi 076 509 1726 AFTER HOURS: • Willie 082 953 3642 • Ishmael 076 772 0200 TRADING HOURS: 08h00 - 13h00; 13h00 - 17h00 E. & O.E.

Benny´s striker, Koene Thopola (left), beats Thabo Shiburi.

Benny´s striker, Khutso Mafischi, was top goal scorer of the Copa Coca Cola U/15 tournament.