Zoutpansberger 7 April 2023

Zoutpansberger

Minlike

Pa veg om lewe en dood

Deur Andries van Zyl

“Toe ek baklei het, het ek nie moeg geraak nie. Al wat ek voor my gesien het, was my dogter Lynn-Marie se gesig ... ek het net vir myself gesê: ‘Daardie kind kan nie sonder ‘n pa grootword nie!’” was die woorde van die 42-jarige Paul Botha, wat vroeg Saterdagoggend nie net om sy eie lewe moes veg nie, maar ook dié van sy 84-jarige ouma en 14-jarige dogter, nadat drie mans hom in hulle plaashuis op een van die Vondelingplotte buite Louis Trichardt aangeval het.

Botha het Maandag die nagmerrie-gebeure van Saterdagoggend, 1 April, herleef in ‘n onderhoud met die koerant. Omstreeks 01:30 het hy nog lê en televisie kyk in sy kamer. Sy deur was toe, want ouma Das in die kamer langsaan raak aan die slaap met haar radio hard aan, omdat sy al lekker doof is. Sy dogter Lynn-Marie was ook vas aan die slaap in haar kamer. “Die volgende oomblik, toe skop [iemand] my kamer oop en dit is ‘n flitslig in my gesig! Toe weet ek klaar, hierdie is ernstig,” het Botha gesê. Sy aanvallers was reeds in die huis. Hy het hulle nie gehoor nie, moontlik vanweë ouma Das se radio wat so hard was.

“Toe [hulle] die deur oopskop en ek sien dit is nou sulke tyd, het ek nie vir hulle gewag nie. Ek het hulle gestorm! Daar was drie van hulle, maar ek kon nie sien of hulle gewapen was nie, want die flitslig was in my oë. Ek het net gestorm,” het Botha gesê. Hy het gesê dit was half instink gewees, danksy die insig van sy oorlede pa wat dinge in die weermag geleer het. Botha self was in sy jonger dae ‘n ervare karateka, ook iets wat in sy guns getel het.

Soos wat Botha op sy aanvallers afgestorm het, het hy met sy arms gekeer. “Toe ek by hulle kom, toe begin ek net slaan. Dit is toe wat ek die eerste kaphou met die graaf gekry het,” het Botha gesê. Wat Botha nie kon sien nie, was dat die een met ‘n graaf gewapen was. Die houe het daarna op hom begin reën, en nie met die plat kant van die graaf. Die graaf is dwars gedraai om maksimum skade te probeer aanrig.

“Ek het die graaf gegryp en die ouens probeer terugdruk,” het Botha gesê. Al slanend is hulle uit sy kamer, die gang af.

“Intussen deel ek uit! Ek slaan waar ek kan slaan! Met dit het ons grond toe gegaan. Op die grond, toe los twee van die ouens - die skraler-geboude twee - my. Die derde een kon ek voel het krag, toe worry ek net oor hom. My aandag was net op hom, want die ander twee sou ek kon hanteer,” het Botha gesê.

Botha kon die groter van die drie mans op sy rug kry, waarna hy bo-op sy aanvaller gaan sit het en met sy een arm vasgedruk het. “Terwyl ek hom so gehad het, het ek hom bly slaan aan die een kant van sy gesig. Ek wou sy kakebeen afslaan ... My punt was dat as ek dit nie maak nie, hy hospitaal toe moes gaan en iemand dalk dan vrae sal vra,” het Botha gesê

Toe hulle sien hulle makker kry ‘n loesing, het die twee skraler mans Botha weer bestorm en probeer om hom van hulle krimineel-vriend af te kry. Dit alles het in die gang afgespeel, reg langs ouma Das se kamer, waar sy nog vas aan die slaap was.

Die stoeiery het voortgeduur en in ‘n stadium kon die twee skraler manne Botha van hulle vriend af kry. “Ek het regop gekom, maar toe begin ek ernstig bloei,” het Botha vertel. In daardie stadium het Botha al nege of 10 houe met die graaf gekry, waarvan twee of drie oor sy kop was, wat diep snywonde veroorsaak het – en kopwonde bloei vreeslik baie. Die bloed in sy gesig en oë het dit vir hom moeilik gemaak om te sien.

“Ek is egter agter hulle aan, want ek worry net oor daardie groot een. Hy het agter gehardloop. Ons is regdeur die huis, deur die kombuis tot by die agterdeur, waar hulle ingekom het.

(Vervolg op p.2)

Selfs ná ‘n bad het bloed steeds uit die 42-jarige Paul Botha se kop gestroom. Hy het ten minste twee kapwonde met ‘n graaf oor die kop gekry. In ‘n stadium het sy kopwonde so gebloei dat Botha gesukkel het om sy aanvallers te sien. Foto verskaf.

“... ek het net vir myself gesê: ‘Daardie kind kan nie sonder ‘n pa grootword nie!’”

Aanvallers kom weg met niks behalwe ‘n goeie pakslae

(Vervolg van p.1)

“In die gang by die kombuis kon ek weer die groot een gryp. Ek het hom op die grond gekry en ek stoot hom, en ek stoot hom! Met dié kom die ander twee weer terug en hulle torring my van hom af,” het Botha gesê.

Erg bebloed en met die gesukkel om te sien, kon Botha nie lekker vashouplek aan sy aanvallers kry nie. “Intussen skreeu ek die heeltyd vir hulp,” het Botha gesê, hulpkrete wat genadiglik deur sy broer Franco in die aangrensende huis gehoor is. Hulle ma, Lynette, bly ook op die perseel en volgens Botha

Missing man’s body found in dam at sewage plant

By Kaizer Nengovhela

Members of the Rathidili family from Tshikhwani village, in the Sinthumule area, were devastated when the body of their missing son was found floating in a dam at Louis Trichardt’s sewerage plant on Tuesday (4th).

On Saturday, 25 March, the 24-year-old Mashudu Rathidili went to Louis Trichardt but never returned home. After reporting him as missing, the family members, with the help of other community members, began a frantic search of their own. They searched the area where he was last spotted, in vain. When his body was eventually found floating in the sewerage plant in Louis Trichardt, it had already decomposed substantially.

Mashudu’s father, Mr Moses Rathidili, said the circumstances around his son’s death were strange and left many unanswered questions. “We are so shocked, because we have been searching everywhere; even in the spot where we found his body, not knowing that he was rotting in there. We are convinced that he was murdered elsewhere, and his body later dumped in the sewage to conceal the evidence. But we cannot say for certain. What we do know for sure, is that he is dead, and only the police are able to help solve this puzzle,” he said.

decomposed body at the sewerage plant. “We have opened an inquest docket, and the results of the inquest will direct us on what to do. If there had been any foul play involved, we will take it from there,” she said.

was dit ontstellend dat sy drie aanvallers nie afgesit is dat soveel families daar bymekaar bly nie.

Franco het aangehardloop gekom en ‘n waarskuwingskoot in die lug afgevuur. “Toe hy by die voordeur kom, toe skiet hy weer ‘n waarskuwingskoot die lug in. Hy het geskreeu: ‘Waar is jy?’ en ek het vir hom gesê ek is in die gang. Beide van ons kon dit tot by die voordeur maak. Daar het ek vir hom gevra hy moet gaan kyk of ouma en my dogter oraait is,” het Botha gesê. Gelukkig was hulle ongedeerd.

Botha se drie aanvallers het, na ‘n goeie pakslae, die hasepad gekies sonder om enige iets te steel. Botha het ook nie goed daarvan afgekom nie en moes in sy broer se bad klim om al die bloed af te was. Nadat sy kopwonde verbind is, moes hy gaan vir verdere mediese behandeling, wat verskeie steke ingesluit het.

Hy het ook talle hale oor sy rug gehad waar die ouens hom met die graaf bygekom het.

Botha is oortuig daarvan dat sy aanvallers dieselfde drie is wat die afgelope paar weke verantwoordelik was vir talle inbrake by plotte en plaaswonings in die Vondeling en Vygeboomsdrift area. Drie mans is by verskeie geleenthede op sekuriteitkameras vasgevang waar hulle ingebreek of probeer inbreek het. “Die mense op plase en plotte moet wakker slaap!” het Botha gesê. Dit gesê, is dit die eerste wat so iets by hulle op die plot gebeur.

Plaaslike polisiewoordvoerder sersant Irene Radzilane het Dinsdag by navraag die aanval op Botha bevestig en gesê dat hulle, weens die erns van Botha se beserings, ‘n saak van poging tot moord, asook poging tot huisbraak, ondersoek. Wat arrestasies betref, het Radzilane gesê dat hulle ondersoek in ‘n gevorderde stadium is. Sy het nie die moontlik uitgesluit dat die drie mans wat Botha aangeval het, dieselfde drie is wat verantwoordelik was vir die talle inbrake in die area die afgelope paar weke. “Die polisie-ondersoek deur voort,” het Radzilane

The local traditional leader, Vhamusanda Vho-Mbulaheni Ramabulana, said after he had been notified of Mashudu’s disappearance, everyone had helped the family to look for him. “As community leaders, we are very saddened as we had hoped he would be found alive. Instead, this has happened. Yet, we can only commend the community for remaining calm and not being led by their emotions. The body has been found, and we will hear from the experts as to what could have caused his death,” he said.

Makhado police spokesperson Sgt Irene Radzilani confirmed the discovery of Mashudu’s

Dangerous suspect killed in shootout with police at Tshakhuma

By Kaizer Nengovhela

A dangerous suspect was shot and killed by the police while his accomplice fled on foot during a violent shoot-out in Tshakhuma (Levubu) at around noon on Wednesday, 29 March.

The deceased was identified as Tshimangadzo Nemaembeni (35) from Tshakhuma. Nemaembeni and his accomplice were allegedly among the most feared gangsters in the area and were linked to countless crimes in the Vhembe area. Both were on the police’s Most Wanted list.

On the day of the incident, the police received a tip-off from members of the community who saw the two suspects at the Tshakhuma graveyard, reportedly helping some people digging a grave for a funeral. “When the police arrived at the graveyard, the two suspects started to run away, into the nearby bushes, with the police in close pursuit. The suspects then opened fire on the police, who retaliated. Subsequently, one of the suspects was shot dead. The other suspect managed to evade arrest and fled the scene on foot. A manhunt ensued for the remaining other suspect,” said Limpopo police spokesperson, Brig

Motlafela Mojapelo.

The drama played out like a scene from a Hollywood action movie, with gunfire being exchanged between the armed suspects and the police. A witness, who could not be named, said they heard gunfire coming from the bushes next to a local car wash. Within a short space of time, a big crowd had gathered at the scene. “There were many police there and a man was lying face-down in a pool of blood on the ground. We suspected him to be one of the gang members that was being hunted by the police.” The source said the scene was very scary.

Mojapelo warned criminals to stop terrorising communities as, by doing so, they will meet the full might of the law. He also called on communities to work hand in hand with the police in fighting crime.

The spokesperson for the National Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID), Lizzy Suping, said that the death of a suspect was being investigated.

“Our investigators are still in the vicinity,” she said. She did not want to divulge any further information, saying that the information first needed to be verified.

Zikalala on mission to fix shoddy border fence

By Bernard Chiguvare

During his first month in his new capacity as Minister of the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI), Mr Sihle Zikalala has already made a priority of addressing the Beitbridge Border Post saga involving the installation of the border fence between South Africa and Zimbabwe in 2020. When the fence was found to be of poor quality, this caused a lot of criticism from decision makers and the general public.

On Tuesday, 4 April, Zikalala, accompanied by Musina Mayor Godfrey Mawela, conducted a site inspection to assess the border fence, which he admitted was one of the government’s failed projects. “We are going to attend to [our] failures, but we are not going

to accept wrongdoing. Where there is failure, we try to improve it, but where there is wrongdoing, people must be held accountable. The report that showed that the fence was not up to standard was correct. The Department of Public Works must implement the assessment report conducted by the government’s risk committee and Special Investigating Unit (SIU),” he said.

The DPWI is already working on the recommendations of the report.

Two contractors, namely Caledon River Properties (Pty) Ltd and Profteam CC, were awarded R40,4 million by the DPWI to erect the Beitbridge border fence, but when the erected fence started to collapse, the SIU was prompted to investigate the awarding of the contract.

Minister Zikalala believes that consequence management is the only

way to build a culture of responsibility and integrity. He told the media that his department had already disciplined some of its staff members internally, but would now also deal with three other senior managers within the department.

Asked when the new fence would be installed, Zikalala said that had to be determined by the Border Management Authority (Department of Home Affairs and South African National Defence Force).

“These are the departments that have to tell the DPWI what type of fence will be most suitable. Once they have done so, we can implement their recommendations,” he said.

Zikalala promised to be back again in two months to deal with the issue of the fence.

gesê.

Die 42-jarige Paul Botha wys die een kopwond waarvoor hy steke moes kry, nadat drie mans hom aangeval en onder meer met ‘n graaf oor die kop geslaan het.

Die 42-jarige Paul Botha wys die wonde aan sy rug waar sy drie aanvallers probeer het om hom met ‘n graaf oop te kap.

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Mr Sihle Zikalala (in front), inspects a section of the Beitbridge border fence where it had collapsed. Photo: Bernard Chiguvare.

Mashudu Rathidili’s body was found floating in a dam at Louis Trichardt’s sewerage plant. Photo supplied.

Minlike oom Koos Smit (83) verloor sy kankerstryd

Deur Andries van Zyl

Met ‘n swaar gemoed het sy familie, maar ook baie van sy vriende en kennisse, die afgelope naweek afskeid geneem van oom Koos Smit ná ‘n kort stryd teen kanker.

“Dit was werklik ‘n verlossing vir hom. Julle weet nie hoe swaar het hy gekry nie,” het sy eggenote van 57 jaar, tannie Louise, Dinsdag gesê.

Die kanker was deur oom Koos se hele liggaam versprei. “Hulle het hom eers nou in Januarie gediagnoseer, nadat hy geval het op die plaas en gesukkel het om te herstel van die val,” het tannie Louise gesê. Verdere toetse sou wys dat oom Koos gevorderde kanker gehad het, so gevorderd dat medici nie meer chemo-behandeling as ‘n opsie beskou het nie. “Hulle het gesê chemo sal nie help nie, en dit sal net sy lewenskwaliteit weg vat,” het tannie Louise gesê. Oom Koos self het ook behandeling geweier en sy gesondheid het vinnig agteruitgegaan. Hy het op Saterdag, 1 April, sy stryd teen die siekte verloor in die Blymoedig Kliniek (Kameeldrift) waar hy met groot sorg en liefde versorg is, slegs twee dae voor sy 84ste verjaarsdag op 3 April.

Oom Koos kom vanaf KwaZulu-Natal, waar hy groot geword het. Later sou hy en sy familie na Pretoria verhuis waar oom Koos onder meer as motorverkoopsman opgetree het. Toe die familie Louis Trichardt toe getrek het, was oom Koos vir bykans ‘n dekade lank werksaam by Mount Fuji Motors. Daarna is oom Koos Vleissentraal toe, totdat die maatskappy se kantore na Mokopane verskuif is en oom Koos op 55-jarige ouderdom op vroeë pensioen gegaan het. Daarna het oom Koos hulle verhuis na Hibberdene langs die KwaZulu Natal Suidkus, waar hy sy eie eiendomsagentskap bedryf het.

“Met my pa se afsterwe en my ma wat alleen op die plaas was, het ons in 2001 teruggetrek Louis Trichardt toe en by my ma op die plaas Waterval gaan woon ,” het tannie Louise gesêwat ook nou al meer as 20 jaar gelede is.

Oom Koos en tannie Louise het in Julie verlede jaar, op versoek van hulle kinders, na Pretoria verhuis om nader aan mediese hulp te wees, met oom Koos wat maar bietjie gesukkel het met sy hart. Hulle het ses maande daar gebly, voordat oom Koos se gesondheid begin agteruitgaan het.

Oom Koos sal onthou word as groot terggees wat lief was vir pyprook. Hy en tannie Louise se troetelname vir mekaar het ook baie mense laat glimlag. Hy was Bok en sy was Bosvark, iets waaroor tannie Louise steeds lekker lag. Hy het ook daarin geglo om almal met die hand te groet, veral by die kerk. Tannie Louise vertel dat die een dominee eens opgemerk het dat hy maar met sy diens sal begin nadat oom Koos almal gegroet het.

Tannie Louise het gesê sy gaan aanbly in die woonstelletjie wat hulle het in Pretoria Noord het, want hulle het lekker daar gebly. Sy onthou egter ook hoe lekker hulle hier in die Soutpansberg gebly het. “Ek wil absoluut dankie sê aan ons getroue vriende wat ons so ondersteun het. So ook al die predikante van Louis Trichardt en Levubu wat gereeld met ons gepraat het, asook almal wat vir ons gebid het. Ons het vreeslik lekker in Louis Trichardt gebly,” het tannie Louise gesê.

‘n Roudiens vir wyle oom Koos vind

eerskomende Dinsdag, 11 April, om 10:00 vanuit die NG Kerk Onderstepoort plaas. Persone wat dit wil bywoon, kan vir Doret skakel by tel. 083 453 0847 of Rulet by tel. 082 851 4332. ‘n Skakel

na die diens sal ook beskikbaar wees. Wyle oom Koos word oorleef deur sy vrou tannie Louise, broer Hentie, kinders Herklaas, Sanet, Doret en Elsie, en tien kleinkinders.

Eight die in yet another N1 crash

By Kaizer Kaizer Nengovhela

The N1 between Musina and Louis Trichardt produced yet another fatal accident last Saturday morning (1 April), when a bakkie and a minibus taxi collided head-on near the Baobab tollgate. Eight people were reportedly killed.

The road was temporarily closed for many hours while emergency services attended the scene. The spokesperson for the Department of Transport and Community Safety, Ms Tidimado Chuene, confirmed the incident. “The accident is suspected to have happened when a minibus taxi overtook unsafely on a barrier line, colliding head-on with a light delivery vehicle. Five men and three women lost their lives. Eight other people who sustained injuries were transported to nearby hospitals,” she said.

In another accident on 17 March this year, three people lost their lives when a truck crashed into a minibus taxi near the Ingwe Ho-

tel. The taxi was heading to Beitbridge when the accident occurred.

The Limpopo MEC for Transport and Community Safety, Florence Radzilani, also sent her condolences to the families of the deceased. “We are nearing the Easter long weekend, which will see a heightened volume of traffic on our roads as people will be travelling to different parts of the province to spend time with their families. While we anticipate this to be a period of joy and family reunions, experience has taught us that there are some among us who are reckless on the roads. Reckless driving, overtaking at unsafe spots, over-speeding, overloading, and drunk driving, count as the number one causes of road accidents and fatalities. The responsibility for road safety lies with all of us as individual drivers. We are therefore continuing to make a clarion call on motorists to become a part of the road safety crusade and be responsible road users at all times for all to arrive alive,” said Radzilani.

Wyle oom Koos Smit (83). Foto verskaf.

A minibus taxi collided headon with a bakkie near the Boabab Tollgate on the N1 last Saturday. Photo supplied.

No mercy for traffic offenders this Easter

Road Safety

The manager responsible for traffic and road safety in Musina, Mr Daniel Hlungwane, said his team would have no mercy on traffic offenders this Easter holiday. Hlungwane was speaking during the launch of the Easter Holiday Safety Campaign, which took place along the N1 road in Musina last Wednesday (29 March). The annual campaign aims to minimise road accidents in the Musina municipal area.

During the launch, passing vehicles were stopped and checked for roadworthiness, and those found with defects were issued with fines. Driver’s permits and licenses were also checked.

Hlungwane said that Musina, as a border town, experienced high volumes of traffic, especially during holidays. “We do our work every day, but we need to intensify our efforts at this time of the year, as many people travel our roads to their various destinations. Our duty is to make sure that everyone is safe during this busy time of the year. Many road accidents that

lead to the loss of lives or serious injuries are avoidable, but some drivers choose to ignore the rules of the road,” he said.

He urged drivers to take a rest at least once every 200km.

“Fatigue is one of the major causes of carnage. We can avoid many accidents if our long-distance drivers give themselves time to rest. Another contributing factor is speeding and overloading vehicles, either with passengers or goods. It is very difficult to control an overloaded vehicle. That is why many road users lose control of their vehicles, which lead to major accidents.”

Hlungwane said that, just as drivers had a responsibility to obey the rules of the road, pedestrians too had a role to play. “We urge our drivers to refrain from using intoxicants, drugs or alcohol when driving because this has a negative effect on their concentration and driving ability. Pedestrians must at all times use pedestrian crossings when crossing the road and wear visible clothing at night. They too must avoid walking along the road under the influence of alcohol.”

Hierdie week, 25 jaar

gelede in die Zoutpansberger

Paasnaweek 25 jaar gelede was ‘n hartseer tydperk vir inwoners van die Soutpansberg ná die dood van drie lede van die Ghelani-gesin van Louis Trichardt in ‘n motorongeluk.

Op die voorblad van 3 April 1998 berig ons oor die 38-jarige Kamlesh “Kay” Ghelani wat saam met sy twee broers se dogters, Shreeti en Sonal (albei 18 jaar oud), dood is op die N1 suid naby Kranskop. Sedert begin van Maart daardie jaar het 63 ongelukke reeds op hierdie gevaarlike deel van die N1 plaasgevind. Ook dood in die voertuig waarin hulle op reis was, was hulle 45-jarige huishulp, Josephine Raligilias. Die ongeluk het plaasgevind nadat ‘n swaargelaaide bakkie se wiel gebars het en trompop met die Ghelanis se voertuig gebots het op Sondag, 29 Maart, 1998, om omstreeks 16:30. In totaal is 11 mense in die ongeluk oorlede. Daardie dieselfde week het die des tydse direkteur van Padverkeer en Veiligheid, mnr. Gideon Mkhari, ‘n ernstige beroep gedoen op motoriste om versigtig te bestuur met die Paasnaweek in aantog.

Ook op die voorblad daardie week was ‘n artikel oor ‘n span wetenskaplikes van die Universi teit van Venda, onder leiding van prof. Ben van der Waal, wat begin het met navorsing oor waarom die Albasinidam se water seker tye van die jaar stink. Die studie het onder meer gefokus op suur-

Esterhuizen ingesweer as nuwe VF Plus raadslid

Op die politieke front

Die Vryheidsfront Plus (VF Plus) in Limpopo het Dinsdag, 4 April, hulle nuwe proporsionele raadslid in die Makhado Munisipaliteit bekendgestel.

Die 51-jarige Werner Esterhuizen is die oggend deur landdros Kwena Molokomme by die hof op Louis Trichardt as raadslid ingesweer. Dit volg ná die bedanking van mnr. Dale Halgreen as vorige VF Plus raadslid.

“As raadslid gaan ek veg vir die gemeenskap se regte en vir die dienslewering wat almal toekom, want almal betaal daarvoor,” het Esterhuizen gesê.

Esterhuizen is nie ‘n vreemdeling in die gemeenskap nie. Hy is reeds sewe jaar deel van die Louis Trichardt gemeenskap en is self ‘n besigheidsman met ‘n tegniese kennis van riool en lekkasies – iets wat hom goed te pas sal kom wanneer hy die dorp se kroniese riool- en waterprobleme aanspreek. Daarbenewens is hy ook ‘n oud-polisieman met drie jaar se diens in die blitspatrollie in Soweto.

“Ek kan geen beloftes van enige aard maak nie, want ek is nie in beheer van die munisipaliteit nie. Maar met die gemeenskap se hulp

stofvlakke in die water. Volgens prof Van der Waal word die stink water veroorsaak deur dooie alge wat op ‘n sekere tydperk van die jaar na die bodem afsak. Die bakterie gebruik dan al die beskikbare suurstof op die bodem van die dam, wat die stink reuk in die water veroorsaak. As oplossing vir die probleem het prof. Van der Waal destyds voorgestel dat ‘n vlot gebou moes word om die waterpomp te lig wat in daardie stadium water vanaf die bodem van die dam na Louis Trichardt gepomp het.

kan ek baklei vir wat hulle toekom en munisipale amptenare verantwoordelik hou vir swak dienslewering en die wanbesteding van die belastingbetaler se geld,” het Esterhuizen gesê. Wat dit betref is hy reeds twee maande besig om op grondvlak mense van hulp te wees met wateren rioolprobleme.

Dienslewering ten opsigte van water en riool is ook Esterhuizen se onmiddellike fokuspunt. “Daar is soveel mense van die gemeenskap wat ek teëkom op ‘n daaglikse basis wat geen tot niks diens kry vanaf die munisipaliteit nie. Dit kan nie so aangaan nie,” het Esterhuizen gesê.

Esterhuizen het gesê dat hierdie gebrek aan dienslewering bydra tot die gemeenskap van Louis Trichardt se agteruitgang omdat die basiese regte wat hulle toekom, nie verskaf word nie. “Geen water vir maande in sommige gedeeltes nie, riool in die strate en in mense se huise oor die munisipale lyne nie in stand gehou word nie en slaggate wat voertuie se bande beskadig. Dit is onaanvaarbaar, en dit is waar ek sal baklei vir die gemeenskap en hulle veiligheid. Om jou medemens te help is ons almal se Goddelike plig, en as Christen is dit vir my baie belangrik om enige een van hulp te wees,” het Esterhuizen gesê.

Lim ready for Easter weekend traffic

Road Safety

The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety is sufficiently braced for high traffic volumes expected in the province over the next few days, said the department in a press release on Tuesday.

“The Transport Regulation team has already started to heighten visibility to curb infringements and encourage good driver behaviour with pre-Easter traffic law-enforcement roadblocks and speed operations on critical roads across the province,” the statement reads.

The department said that law-enforcement officers would be working around the clock between 6 and 10 April to maximise visibility and aid the flow of traffic, especially on critical routes prone to congestion. These include the N1, especially around tollgates, R101, R510, R516, N11, R37, R555, R521, R524, R523, R36, R40, R71, R81, P277/1, Matlala road, some local routes, and the two border posts in the province, Beitbridge and Groblersbrug.

In the press release, the Limpopo MEC for Transport and Community Safety, Florence Radzilani, calls on all road users to ensure everyone’s safety over the long weekend. She also urges law-enforcement officials to continue to conduct their work with diligence and ensure that road users follow the rules, and that those who engage in criminal activities are brought to book.

“As we approach the Easter long weekend, it is our wish as the provincial government that we should all arrive alive. However, road safety starts with all of us. As we embark on our journeys, let us make sure that our cars are roadworthy, we keep a safe following distance, we do not

overtake at unsafe places, we do not drink and drive, and we rest enough on long journeys. Pedestrians must wear visible colours at night and keep away from the road. Let’s all arrive alive,” said Radzilani.

The Limpopo MEC for Transport and Community Safety, Florence Radzilani, called on all road users to ensure everyone’s safety over the long weekend. Photo supplied.

Die 51-jarige mnr. Werner Esterhuizen is Dinsdag as die Vryheidsfront Plus in Limpopo se nuwe proporsionele raadslid vir die Makhado Munisipaliteit deur landdros Kwena Molokomme ingesweer in die hof op Louis Trichardt. Van links na regs staan me. Marcelle Maritz (Vryheidsfront Plus Limpopo leier en LPW), me. Dorcas Maboyi (Speaker van die Makhado Munisipaliteit), Esterhuizen en landdros Molokomme. Foto verskaf.

Ready for Easter. Some of the traffic officers captured during the launch of the Easter Holiday Safety Campaign at Musina.

Sandra se foto van jong leeu is Maart se wenner

Kompetisie

Sandra Boshoff, al die pad vanaf die plaas Ratho in die Alldays-omgewing, is die afgelope week aangewys as die wenner van die Zoutpansberger se gewilde kalenderfotokompetisie vir Maartmaand.

Sandra se foto van ‘n jong leeu het sy op die plaas geneem in die Limpoporivier met haar Canon 5D-kamera met 100400 mm lens. Haar lensopening was f.8 met ISO van 600.

Baie geluk Sandra. Jou prysgeld is op pad.

Moeilik om te glo, maar die streek se fotograwe kan reeds vir April inskryf. ‘n Maksimum van vyf foto’s per fotograaf per maand kan ingestuur word, maar fotograwe kan vir meer as een maand inskryf. Oudergewoonte soek ons na daardie spesiale foto wat die uniekheid van die Soutpansberg-streek uitbeeld, van unieke landmerke en besienswaardighede tot die natuurlewe. Die foto moet egter binne die afgelope 24 maande

geneem gewees het en moet die fotograaf se eie werk wees.

‘n Prys van R600 sal vir elke maand se wenfoto betaal word. Elke maand se wenfoto sal in die laaste week van die maand gepubliseer word, tesame met ‘n paar ander goeie foto’s wat daardie maand ontvang is. Wat beoordeling betref, sal gekyk word na tegniese aspekte soos beligting, skerpheid en komposisie. Ten opsigte van die tegniese aspekte van fotografie kan aandag gegee word aan die volgende paar aspekte:

kalender

R600 prysgeld vir elke maand se wenfoto!

Skryf nou in!

Fotokompetisie 2024

Die twaalf wenfoto’s sal aan die einde van die jaar in ‘n groot-formaat muurkalender vir 2024 saamgevat word.

Hoe om in te skryf: Foto’s kan in hoë resolusie per e-pos gestuur word, of op CD of geheuestokkie ingehandig word by die kantore van die Zoutpansberger te Joubertstraat 16B in Louis Trichardt. Elke inskrywing moet vergesel wees van die fotograaf se naam, kontakbesonderhede, waar die foto geneem is en met watter kamera dit geneem is. Alle inskrywings moet die fotograaf se eie werk wees.

Epos inskrywings na: news@zoutnet.co.za

Skakel Andries van Zyl: 082 603 2419 / 015 516 4996

The Zoutpansberger and Limpopo Mirror are publishing a comprehensive Vhembe Tourism Guide, to highlight the vast array of local tourism treasures. We hope that this publication, which will also be freely available online, will assist in promoting the industry and

Slegs hoë-resolusie digitale foto’s (verkieslik landskap-formaat) sal aanvaar word. Die foto’s (wat goeie kwaliteit selfoonfoto’s ook kan insluit) kan in hoë resolusie per e-pos gestuur word na news@zoutnet.co.za, of op geheuestokkie ingehandig word by die kantore van die Zoutpansberger. Elke inskrywing moet vergesel wees van die fotograaf se naam, kontakbesonderhede, waar die foto geneem is en met watter kamera dit geneem is.

Die 12 wenfoto’s sal aan die einde van die jaar in ‘n groot-formaat muurkalender vir 2024 saamgevat word. Die kalender sal dan onder meer deur die Zoutpansberger gebruik word vir bemarkingsdoeleindes.

Vir meer inligting oor die kompetisie, skakel Andries by tel. 082 603 2419 of 015 516 4997 (tydens kantoorure).

We also offer options for those who want to have a more comprehensive listing.

OPTION 1

There is a 5cm x 6.3cm full colour option, for R620 (VAT incl). Here is an example of such an advert:

9 stimulating the local economy.

Listings in the directory are free of charge for bona fide tourism institutions, such as lodges, hotels, restaurants, game farms and even tourist guides. A free listing is limited to 40 words, an e-mail or web address and a phone number. The directory includes detailed maps indicating where each of the places can be found.

The guide will be distributed as part of the newspapers, reaching an estimated 40 000 readers in the Vhembe district. The guide will also be available in digital format on our websites, where we reach around 118 000 unique visitors per month. (Feb 2023 Google Analytics stats).

Each listing will be indicated by a number on a map. A short description and contact details will then follow in directory format under the map.

EVEN BIGGER OPTIONS

For businesses that need more visibility, we offer half page adverts for R4 200 (VAT incl) & full page adverts, for R8 000 (VAT incl).

Contact 015 516 4996 for more info or book your space with George: 082 419 2359 or Khathu: 071 188 5055

OPTION 2

There is also a 10cm x 6.3cm option, for R1 200 (VAT incl). Here is an example of such an advert:

Fotograaf Pietman Muller van Levubu, wat al talle kere die wenfoto ingestuur het, se mooi Bosveld-toneel verdien spesiale vermelding.

Fotograaf Sandra Boshoff van die plaas Ratho in die Alldays-omgewing se wenfoto vir Maart.

KERKE/CHURCHES

• Afrikaanse Protestantse Kerk (LTT)

Tshirululunistraat 28, Sondag 09:00, Tel: 015 516 2272

• Afrikaanse Protestantse Kerk (Musina)

Cass Straat 16, Sondag 09:00, Tel: 015 534 2126

• Agapé Gemeente (LTT)

Sondae: Afrikaanse diens om 08:30 insluitend Peuter-, Kinder- en Tienerbedieninge. Sundays: English service at 10:30 including Toddler-, Children- and Teen Ministries, phone Pastor Chris Mattheus

Tel (082 696 2619).

• AGS Louis Trichardt

Munnikstraat 70, Sondae om 09:00, past. J. Wilkins (071 161 9254), J. Victor (073 799 8479), M Struwig (083 400 2511).

• AGS El-Shaddai (Musina)

Watsonlaan 17, Sondag 10:00 en 18:00, Past. Boetie Visser, Tel: 015 534 3361 / 084 456 6959

• AGS Levubu

Sien Levubu Christelike Gemeente (Hatfield)

• All Nations for Jesus Christian Centre (LTT) 93 Burger Street (Maranatha Centre), Sunday 09:30 & Wednesday 18:00, Past Benjamin Sithole, Tel 083 532 9492/ 015 516 2275

• Anglican Church / St Marks (LTT)

128 Munnik Street, Sunday 10:30, Rev Robbie Novella, Tel: 015 516

What is happening?

DEURLOPEND

Ondersteuningsgroep

Elke Maandag om 17:30 vind ‘n byeenkoms van die Christelike Ondersteuningsgroep vir alkoholen dwelmafhanklikes plaas.

Die vergadering is in die Jesus Kroon lokaal by die NG Kerk Louis Trichardt-gemeente.

Alhoewel die byeenkoms by die NG-kerk aangebied word, is persone van enige denominasie welkom. Vir meer inligting skakel Johan by 064 682 9725, Friede by 082 657 8602 of ds. Jan by 079 881 9673

Soutpansberg Kofukan Karateklub

Die Soutpansberg Kofukan Karateklub oefen elke Woensdag vanaf 18:00 tot 20:00 by die Emmanuel Christian School net buite Louis Trichardt. Die klub se Musina-tak oefen Maandae ook vanaf 18:00 tot 20:00. Vir meer inligting, skakel Tommy by tel. 083 346 6600.

Soutpansberg Muurbalklub

Die Soutpansberg Muurbalklub het belangstellende spelers uitgenooi om by die klub aan te sluit. Jaargelde beloop R1 800 per jaar.

Vir meer inligting kan die klub se voorsitter, Ronel Welman, geskakel word by tel. 084 581 4868 of stuur ‘n e-pos aan haar na admin@ zoutnet.co.za.

Rugbyoefening begin vir die 2023 seisoen

Die Louis Trichardt Rugbyklub het amptelik hulle weeklikse oefening vir die nuwe seisoen vervat en sal voortaan elke Dinsdag vanaf 17:30 oefen. Vir meer inligting kan Armand Stander geskakel word by 078 199 3830.

Parkour-klasse

Vrydag 7 April

Goeie Vrydag- en Opstandingsdiens

Die AGS Louis Trichardt nooi alle inwoners uit na hulle Goeie Vrydag oggenddiens op Vrydag, 7 April, en daaropvolgende Opstandingsdiens op Sondag 9 April.

Beide dienste begin om 09:00 in hul kerkgebou te 70 Munnikstraat, Louis Trichardt.

Vir meer inligting, skakel pastoor Jan Wilkins by tel. 071 161 9254.

Thursday 27 April

Past Oke Tel 083 461 6455.

• Corpus Christi Christian Church

Corner Tarentaal and Tuva Street (Makhado Park, Extension 8),

Sunday service 09:30, School of Ministry at 13:30 on Sundays. Pastor

Peter Thovhakale Tel 082 691 9943.

• St Peters Church (LTT)

33 Breda Street, Sunday 09:00, Tel: 083 377 0984 (Iain Purdon), 084

404 0050 (Soekie Bierman)

• Emmanuel Christelike Kerk (LTT)

Koraalboomstraat 3, Sondae 09:00 & 18:00, Jeug Vrydae 19:00, Past.

Andries van Heerden, Tel: 015 516 4282 / 083 357 1658

• Evangelies-Gereformeerde Kerk (LTT)

LTT Lodge-saal (Hlangananistraat), Sondagoggend erediens 08:00, kontak ds. Herbie Lyon Tel: 082 906 0288

• Gereformeerde Kerk (LTT)

H/v Anderson & Songozwistraat, Sondag 09:00 en 10:45, leraar ds. Innes Nagel, Tel. 082 701 5602

• Gereformeerde Kerk (Musina)

Wilsonlaan 1, Sondag 09:30, Ds. Hannes Lee, Tel 081 043 0910 of 015 534 2253.

• Hervormde Gemeente Louis Trichardt (Musina & Alldays)

H/v Stubbs & Forestryweg, Louis Trichardt, Sondag 08:30, Alldays (09:30 elke tweede Sondag). Kontak dr. B.J. van Wyk by tel. 082 629 9851 vir meer inligting.

• Hervormde Gemeente Zoutpansberg (LTT)

H/v Stubb & Forestry, Elke tweede Sondag om 08:30, Dr. B.J. van Wyk, Tel: 082 828 5711

• Hervormde Kerk Zoutpansberg: Geloofsbond van Hervormde Gemeentes (LTT)

H/v Stubb & Forestry, Sondag 10:15, Ds. Ronel Eckard, Tel 072 122 7956

• Hervormde Kerk (Geloofsbond Musina)

H/v Van Zyl & Celliersstraat, Sondag om 09:00, ds. Eddie Eckard, Tel: 015 534 2519 of 082 958 9095, Kerkkantoor 015 534 2756.

• Lede in Christus Kerk (LTT)

Joubertstraat 29, Sondag oggenddiens 09:30, evangeliediens om

18:00. Past. T. Gilfillan, Tel 082 465 8774

• Lewende Woord Louis Trichardt

Sondag erediens 10:00 te 49 Rissikstraat. Past. Andrew Bezuidenhout (071 078 1631).

• Levubu Christelike Gemeente (Hatfield)

Sondag 09:00 & 18:00, Past. Craig Whitcomb, Tel 015 583 0134 of 084 400 8937

• Methodist Church (LTT) 79 Munnik Street, Sunday 09:00 (English service) 10:00 (Multilingual service), Past. Alan Molyneux, Tel. 082 428 7980.

• NG Kerk (Levubu) Perseel 316, Sondag 08:30, Ds. Petrus Kriel Tel: 015 583 002 / 082 898 2081

• NG Kerk (LTT)

Erasmusstraat 23, Sondae: 09:00 oggenddiens & kinder- en kleuterkerk; 10:15 kategese; 11:00 Soekmekaar (1 x pm); 11:00

Waterpoort en Bandelierkop (1x pm); en 14:00 Kutama Sinthumule

Gevangenis; ds. Jan Pretorius (079 881 9673), ds. Corné Burger (073 759 0451), Kerkkantoor 015 516 3902.

• NG Kerk Soutpansberg (LTT)

H/v Stubbs & Andersonstraat, Sondag 09:00, ds. Etienne van Staden (083 274 3227), Kerkkantoor 079 116 1700.

• NG Kerk (Musina)

Ds. Henricostraat, Sondag 09:00, ds. André van Rooyen, Tel: 082 468 7640 / E-pos: ngkmsa@lantic.net of alvanrooyen@gmail.com

• New Covenant Kerk/Church (LTT)

115 Krogh Street, Sondag 09:00 en 18:30, Louis Trichardt, André van Niekerk, Tel 015 516 5305 or 082 926 7313.

• Ou Apostoliese Kerk van SA (LTT)

Kroghstraat, Sondagdienste 09:00 tot 10:00 en aanddiens 17:00 tot 18:00, Priester JJ Janse van Rensburg, Tel. 072 544 7505.

• Reformed Church Songozwi

Corner of Songozwi and Anderson Street, Louis Trichardt, Sunday 11:00, Rev Paul Mushayabasa (076 860 0669)

• PPK Bet-El Gemeente (LTT)

Rissikstraat 50. Sondag: 09:00 Hoofdiens & Kinderkerk, 17:00

Connect Groups. Vrydae 19:00 Jeug. Past Anthony Hees 084 418

3803.

• Sewendedag-adventiste (LTT)

Groblerstraat, Saterdag 09:00 en 11:00, leraar Johan Steyn, Tel 082

372 7362

• Sewendedag-adventiste (Musina)

H/v Turner & Whytestraat, Saterdag 11:00, Marguerite Sindon & Marietjie Diener, Tel: 015 534 3240 / 082 358 2526

• Volle Evangelie Kerk (LTT)

H/v Rissik & Burgersraat, Sondae 09:00 & 17:00, Past. Rudi Swart

Tel: 079 520 2844

• Volle Evangelie Kerk Ebenhaeser (Musina)

H/v Turner & Watsonstraat, Sondag 09:00 & 18:00, Past. Jimmy

Venter, Tel: 082 920 4493

• Veritas

LTT Shukokai Karateklub

Die Louis Trichardt Shukokai Karateklub oefen elke Maandag en Donderdag vanaf 17:30 tot 19:15 by die stoeisaal in Louis Trichardt.

Vir meer inligting, skakel sensei De Wet van Wyk by tel. 083 654 8869.

Kerk se fasiliteite nou beskikbaar

Die NG Kerk Moedergemeente (Stad op die Berg) in Louis Trichardt stel tans van hulle fasiliteite beskikbaar vir uitverhuring.

Die Ferdie Beyersaal kan 600 persone akkommodeer, en 100 persone in die Kiepersol-lokaal en 50 persone in die Jesuskroon-lokaal.

Vir meer inligting en pryse, skakel die kerkkantoor tussen 08:00 en 13:00 by tel. 015 516 3902.

Gimnastiek oefentye

Die Louis Trichardt Gimnastiekklub se beginnersklasse vir voorskoolse gimnaste vind plaas op Maandae en Woensdae vanaf 13:00 tot 14:00. Daarna is dit meisiesgimnaste se beurt wat Maandae en Woensdae vanaf 14:15 tot 15:15 oefen. Die seunsgimnaste oefen elke Dinsdag en Donderdag vanaf 15:30 tot 16:30.

Vir meer inligting, skakel Elize van der Goot (voorskoolse gimnaste) by 081 888 1371, Elzabé Stewart (meisies) by 082 566 3493 of Gerrie Vorster (079 245 2766) of Nadine Bezuidenhout (082 390 6849) vir die seuns.

NOODNOMMERS

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Die Louis Trichardt Gimnastiekklub bied reeds vir geruime tyd Parkour-klasse aan. Hierdie klasse word elke Vrydag vanaf 14:00 tot 15:00 aangebied. Vir meer inligting, skakel Gerrie of Melinda Vorster by tel. 079 245 2766 of 082 567 5435.

Gister-se-Jeug byeen

Die Gister-se-Jeugklub op Louis Trichardt kom elke Dinsdag vanaf 09:00 in die saal van die Hervormde Kerk in Stubbsstraat byeen.

Die klub se leuse is “Vrolikheid by die grysheid” en hul doel is om eensame, ouer mense se venster op die wêreld net ‘n bietjie wyer oop te maak. “Te oud – beslis nie as u nog kan beweeg nie. Te jonk – ons benodig helpers,” het die klub gesê. Vir meer inligting, skakel Willie by tel. 083 453 6597 of WhatsApp Anna by 084 516 0647. Ledegeld is baie billik.

Lydensweekdienste Donderdag 6 April

Inwoners van Louis Trichardt en omstreke word uitgenooi na die reeks Lydensweek preke wat volgende week telkens om 18:30 by die PPK-gemeente te Rissikstraat 50 sal plaasvind.

Die eerste dienste het reeds vanaf Sondag, 2 April, plaasgevind. Op Donderdag, 6 April, sal die Emmanuel Kerk verantwoordelik wees vir die dienste.

Vir meer inligting, skakel past. Anthony Hees van die PPK Bet-El gemeente by tel. 084 418 3803.

WEEKLY DAM LEVELS

WEEKLIKSE DAMVLAKKE

Vintage vehicle “breakfast run”

The local vintage vehicle enthusiasts are planning a “breakfast run” to Lalapanzi on Freedom Day (27 April).

The group will leave from town early in the morning for a 09:00 breakfast at the hotel. They plan to join other vintage vehicle enthusiasts who will travel from Polokwane and Mokopane. Owners of vintage motors or motorcycles who are keen on joining the group can contact Anton van Zyl (084 616 4997) or Charles Leach (083 228 3874 ) for more information.

Saturday 6 May

Border Boys Parade, Bivvy Evening & Potjiekos competition

The Turbi Hills Shell Hole in Louis Trichardt will once again be hosting their Border Boys Sunset Parade on Saturday, 6 May, in memory of all fallen members of security forces during the Border War.

As part of the event, a potjiekos competition will be held. No entry fee is charged, but the pot must be donated to the shellhole as part of judging the best pot. Potjiekos-tasting tickets will cost R40 per attendee and this will give the person access to each pot to taste. The ticket needs to be produced at each competitor’s pot.

(Contd on P7)

79%

Nwanedzi Dam 100.4% 100.3%

Nzhelele Dam 101.3% 101.3%

Tzaneen Dam 102.9% 100.7%

Vondo Dam 100.9% 101.2%

(Contd from P6)

After tasting each competitor’s pot, the person will write on the ticket which pot they found to be the best. The tickets will be deposited in a sealed box. After all the tasting is done, the Old Bill and Top Table from Turbi Hills Shellhole will retrieve the tickets. The team with the most votes will be announced, and first prize will be handed over to the winning team.

Potjies must be ready for tasting from 15:00 until the Border Boys Parade.

“Please invite all your family and friends to enjoy the day with us. Remember, to win the competition, you need to have the most votes!” invites the shell hole.

A full cash bar will be available on site, with rustic camping facilities available. If you want to overnight, just bring your bivvy or tent. The Bivvy Evening Floating Trophy is to be awarded to the shell hole with the most members at the parade. A lucky draw with prizes is also on offer.

Breakfast will be available the next morning for persons overnighting at the shell hole.

For more information, phone Ben Wolff at Tel 084 368 7045.

13 May

Saturday

SPCA Golf Day

Entries are open for the SPCA Louis Trichardt’s popular golf day on Saturday, 13 May, to be hosted at the Soutpansberg Golf Club.

Entry fee for this four-ball alliance scramble drive competition is R3 000 per team, which includes a free gift for each player, green fees, lunch and dinner. T-box sponsorships start at a R1 000.

For more information, phone Alicia (084 900 5332), Lesley (071 545 5194) or Antjie (083 563 1010).

Saturday 20 May

Limpopo Strongman Competition

The Soutpansberg will again play host to the Limpopo Strongman Competition on 20 May, this time at AFB Makhado.

The competition will cater for all ages group, including novices, and will serve as

an SA Strongman qualifier. Entry is free for spectators, and a shop and take-away meals will be available.

The event is organised by local strongman Leon le Roux, in conjunction with Paul’s Body Shop Fitness Centre at AFB Makhado.

For more information, phone Leon at 079 012 2263 or send an e-mail to leon.leroux8@ gmail.com.

Kremetart Stage Race Saturday 10 June

Residents of the Soutpansberg can start preparing themselves for the hosting of the 31st annual Kremetart Cycle Race on 10 June this year.

The Kremetart Cycle Race is the only one-day four-stage race in South Africa. The Soutpansberg mountain range offers a wonderful backdrop to the race, with the warm African sun rising over the peaks of the mountain, greeting all cyclist in the early morning.

With plenty of rest between the stages, cyclists are treated to great local cuisine, which gives the Kremetart a unique atmosphere and makes it a favourite among cyclists.

For more information, visit www.kremetartcycling.co.za.

24 Junie

Turbi Hills bomgat

Die Moths (Memorable Order of Tin Hats) se Turbi Hills bomgat op Louis Trichardt, in samewerking met Stoke’s Safaris Messina, bied weer hulle baie gewilde jagpakketkompetisie aan met weereens ‘n indrukwekkende lys van diere wat gejag kan word.

Die jagpakket sluit in die skiet van een swartwitpensbul, een koedoe- of elandbul, een blouwildebeesbul of -koei, een rooibokram en drie rooibokooie. Die prys sluit ook in akkommodasie vir twee persone vir drie nagte.

Kaartjies vir die jagpakket kos R250 elk en is beskikbaar by Burt (082 800 0938) of Barries (082 498 3767). Die naam van die gelukkige wenner sal op 24 Junie vanjaar getrek word, met die jagnaweek wat vanaf 6 tot 9 Julie vanjaar geneem moet word.

Naweek 23/24 Junie

Kremetartfees

Die streek se mense kan nou reeds ‘n aantekening maak van die jaarlikse Kremetartfees wat oudergewoonte weer op Hoërskool Eric Louw se skoolterrein op 23 en 24 Junie sal plaasvind.

Buiten vir ‘n groot verskeidenheid vlooimarken kosstalletjies, beloof die Mej. Kremetartfees-kompetisie om ook weer baie aftrek te geniet. Wat vermaak betref, is bekende Suid-Afrikaanse kunstenaars Ricus Nel, Liza Brönner en Steve Hofmeyr reeds op die spyskaart.

Toegang beloop R120 vir volwassenes en R70 vir skoliere die Vrydag en R150 vir volwassenes en R70 vir skoliere die Saterdag. Naweekkaartjies kos R250 vir volwassenes en R140 vir skoliere. Toegang is gratis vir voorskoolse kinders.

Diegene wat dalk tafels wil bespreek vir die gaskunstenaars se vertonings kan vir Koekie skakel by tel. 076 649 1461.

Cutest cats & kittens

Cutest cats & kittens

Eerste “skattejag” laat lesers lekker kopkrap

Kompetisie

Die leidrade in die Zoutpansberger se eerste “skattejag” kompetisie het duidelik meeste lesers gefnuik. Slegs ‘n paar “amper reg” antwoorde is ontvang in die kompetisie, met Rozanna Spence wat se naam as wenner getrek is. Sy het geraai dit is die pantserkar wat uit die Tweede Wêreldoorlog dateer en wat voor die MOTHs se Turbi Hills bomgat in Burgerstraat, Louis Trichardt, staan.

bomgat verskuif.

Ten spyte van baie moeite wat gedoen is om te probeer uitvind hoe die pantserkar by Soutpansberg Kommando se hoofkwartier beland het, het hierdie vraag onbeantwoord gebly. Talle kenners in die gebied is hieroor genader, ook kmdt. André Potgieter en lt.kol. Ben Wolff, voormalige bevelvoerders van die kommando. Die algemene gevoel was dat diegene wat sou weet reeds almal oorlede is.

Baie geluk aan Rozanna. Sy wen ons eerste R300 prysgeld. Meegaande (links) is die volgende fotoleidraad. Die tweede kompetisie sluit op Maandag, 17 April.

Raai raai wie of wat en waar is ek?

Die Zoutpansberger se tweede “skattejag” skop hierdie week af met lesers wat tot Maandag, 17 April, kans het om in te skryf. Elke twee weke sal die koerant een of twee foto’s publiseer van gedeelte van ‘n bekende landmerk, gebou of item uniek aan die Soutpansberg. Dié foto(s) sal egter slegs ‘n klein gedeelte van die volle prentjie wys en dien as ‘n leidraad. Een of twee ander geskrewe kriptiese leidrade sal gegee word, wat inwoners kan help om die landmerk, gebou of item uit te ken.

Die “skattejagters” kan hulle antwoord (wat dit is en waar dit geleë is), naam en telefoonnommer aanbring op die gedeelte van die koerantknipsel onderaan die foto. ‘n Selfoonfoto moet daarvan geneem word en

Naam & Van:

Selfoon nr:

Antwoord:

Neem deel and ons nuutste kompetisie en staan elke tweede week ‘n kans om R300 te wen!

per WhatsApp gestuur word na tel. 072 822 3262 of per e-pos aan news@zoutnet. co.za.

‘n Gelukkige trekking sal gehou word van alle korrekte inskrywings. Neem egter kennis dat deelnemers slegs een keer kan deelneem per kompetisie. Wanneer die wenner se naam aangekondig word, sal ‘n kort geskiedenis

gegee word van die landmerk, gebou of item wat afgeneem was. Terselfdertyd sal ‘n nuwe foto(s) met leidrade verskaf word vir die volgende kompetisie. Tydens elke kompetisie is R300 op die spel vir die persoon met die regte antwoord wie se naam eerste getrek word.

Meegaande is ons tweede kompetisie:

Dié gepantserde voertuig, bekend as die Armoured Reconnnaissance Car Mk IV (SA), is tydens die Tweede Wêreldoorlog vir die Suid-Afrikaanse Unie Weermag (SAUW) vervaardig vir die Noord-Afrika veldtog (dit word soms verwar met die Eland 60). Die voertuig is gebaseer op die Marmon-Herrington Ford (Kanada) voertuig en in totaal is 2 116 van hierdie voertuie vir die SAUW vervaardig en 1 180 vir die Verenigde Koninkryk.

Die voertuie kon egter nie betyds voltooi word vir die Geallieerde Magte se Noord-Afrika Veldtog nie, maar het wel later diens gedoen in voormalige kolonies en geallieerde magte se gebiede. In Suid-Afrika het hulle deel gevorm van die Suid-Afrikaanse Pantserkorps se verkenningseenheid tot vroeg in die 1970’s.

Die Mk IV (SA) het ingeweeg op ‘n stewige 6.7 ton en was toegerus met ‘n 40 mm Mk IX of Mk X kanon en .303 Browning masjiengeweer. ‘n Ford 90 V agt-silinder water-verkoelde petrolenjin, wat 71 kW krag teen 3 600 revolusies per minuut kon lewer, het dit aangedryf. Dit het ‘n topspoed van 80 km/u op die oop pad gehad en 30 km/u oor rowwe terrein.

Van die ouer inwoners sal onthou dat hierdie spesifieke pantserkar vir jare voor Soutpansberg Kommando se hoofkwartier in Leeustraat gepronk het. Die voertuig is ná die sluiting van hierdie geskiedkundige kommando (die oudste kommando in die land) op 28 Augustus 2005 na die MOTHs se Turbi Hills

Fotoleidraad: Ek is ‘n baken van hoop vir baie. Deur my poorte het baie al gekom en gegaan, sommige met trane van blydskap en sommige met trane van hartseer. Vir byna 'n 100 jaar hou ek al oor die dorp wag.

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Plaaslike MOTH-lid (Memorable Order of Tin Hats) Leon Barnard poseer vir ‘n foto langs die Armoured Reconnnaissance Car Mk IV (SA) voertuig.

Dié gepantserde voertuig, bekend as die Armoured Reconnnaissance Car Mk IV (SA), het lank voor die kantoor van Soutpansberg Kommando in Leeustraat, Louis Trichardt, gestaan. Foto: Soutpansberg Kommando – Eenheidsgeskiedenis vanaf die Groot Trek tot die jaar 2012.

Die fotoleidraad wat deur die koerant vir die kompetisie verskaf is.

Ek is ... die Weg, die Waarheid en die Lewe

“Sien jy ‘n man wat vaardig is in sy werk –hy kan voor konings staan, hy hoef nie voor geringes te staan nie.” Spreuke 22:29.

Ons houding ten opsigte van ons werk is baie belangrik.

‘n Paar manne was besig met bouwerk. Iemand kom nader en vra: “Wat doen julle nou eintlik?” Die eerste een antwoord: “Ek dra stene aan.” Die tweede een sê: “Ek verdien geld.” ‘n Ander een antwoord: “Ek werk om my gesin te kan onderhou.” Die laaste een sê op ‘n glad ander toon: “Ons bou ‘n katedraal.”

Ons as gelowiges, gered uit genade, se werk is gerigte werk. Ons is op pad na die wederkoms en getuig in woord en daad van ons Here, wat aan die kom is. Miskien is jou werk meganies, of met kinders, of jy werk met pasiënte ­ maak nie saak wat jou beroep is nie, sien agter dit alles God staan, Hy, wat jy nodig het.

Laat ons die beste van ons kragte daaraan wy. Laat ons vaardig daarin word, want dit word van ons as Christene verwag. Dit is deel van ons dissipelskap. Doen wat jy doen tot verheerliking van die Here (1 Korintiërs 10:31).

Dan hoef ons ons nooit te skaam nie, ons kan voor konings gaan staan. Ons bou ‘n katedraal.

- Ds. Johan Marais (Louis Trichardt Baptistekerk)

Vir slegs R300 kan 1972 Beetle dalk joune wees

Fondsinsameling

Die manne van Tafelronde Zoutpansberg 66 is tans besig om een van die mees ikoniese voertuie van alle tye, ‘n 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, te restoureer, met die doel om dit uit te loot ter fondsinsameling vir die klub. Die Beetle sal op ‘n loting uitgesit

word, met kaartjies wat R300 elk kos. Die kaartjies is beperk tot 2 500 en is reeds beskikbaar. Dit mag dalk na baie kaartjies klink, maar soos die projek momentum kry, sal hulle vinnig uitverkoop. Die projek word reeds op Facebook geadverteer, asook deur mede Tafelrondes nasionaal. Die projek is ook by die Beetle-klub van Suid-Afrika

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DRAFT BUDGET 2023/2024-2025/26 AND 2023/2024-2026/2027

DRAFT INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLAN (IDP) REVIEW.

Makhado Local Municipality hereby gives notice in terms of Section 25( 4) of Municipal Systems Act, (Act 32 of 2000) and Section 22 of Municipal Finance Management Act (Act 56 of 2003) that the Draft Budget 2023/2024-2025/2026 and Draft IDP Review for the 2023/2024-2026/2027 had been adopted by Council on the 30th March 2023.

Copies of the approved Draft IDP and Budget, Policies and all draft Bylaws are available for public inspection at the Municipal offices (office, B041 Ground floor) and also at the following municipal regional offices: Dzanani , Watervaal and Luvuvhu between 7H00 and 16H00, Monday to Friday or alternatively via the municipal website at www.makhado.gov.za as from the 06th of April to the 10th of May 2023. All comments should be forwarded to the Office of the Municipal Manager or Regional Administrators at the above mentioned Municipal offices on or before the 10th May 2023.

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The purpose of the meetings is to present the 2023/24-2026/27 Draft IDP Review and 2023/24-2025 /26 Draft Budget.

All Councillors, Ward Committees, Traditional Councils, organized businesses, mining sector, Parastatals, Agricultural sector, Tourism sector, Sanco, Community Development Officers, NGOs, Ratepayers Associations, Chairpersons Associations, Provincial Sector Departments and representatives of any interested groups are invited to participate at the aforementioned meetings.

All enquiries can be directed to the Chief Financial Officer or the IDP Manager at telephone number 015 519 3000.

geadverteer, wat alleen 3 000 lede het.

“Selfs al wil jy nie ‘n kaartjie koop nie, gaan deel net die projek op ons Facebook-blad [Round Table Zoutpansberg 66],” het Rudi gevra. Die plaaslike Tafelronde beoog om sowat R600 000 ná kostes met die projek te maak. Besoek Tafelronde Zoutpansberg 66 se webwerf via hulle Facebook-blad om ‘n kaartjie te koop of gaan direk na http:// www.rt66zoutpansberg.co.za/. Klik op die “Beetle Project” se skakel bo-aan die bladsy en daarna op die “Buy Raffle Ticket” skakel onderaan die projekbeskrywing. Die kaartjieverkope word hanteer

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deur Easy Raffles, wat onafhanklik staan van Tafelronde Zoutpansberg 66. “Ons wil sover as moontlik wegbly daarvan om self kaartjies te verkoop. Dit is hoekom ons onafhanklike ouens ingekry het. Ons kan nie eers sien wie het kaartjies gekoop nie. Al wat ons kan sien, is hoeveel kaartjies verkoop het. Dit is om te voorkom dat iemand dalk ná die tyd kan vingers wys en sê iemand wat ‘n kaartjie gekoop het is dalk bevoordeel,” het klubvoositter Rudi Meissenheimer gesê. Vir meer inligting oor die projek, skakel Rudi by tel. 082 776 8377. Die projek eindig om 12:00 op 31 Julie vanjaar.

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On the Vhembe track with Dave ...

Tshatshingo Potholes

Lake Fundudzi

The Holy Forest Tate Vondo Dam

Dave shares his most recent expedition this week – an adventure-packed road trip with his friends through Venda Land, along enigmatic lakes, a sacred forest, and a beautiful sinkhole with a dark history.

Summertime is adventure time, and over the long weekend in March, I thought it a good idea to take a trip to Venda Land again. We had some friends from Pretoria and Ethiopia visiting for the weekend, so I decided to show them a few of the popular local sightings, such as the Holy Forest and Lake Fundudzi in the Thathe Vondo wilderness, the Tshatshingo Potholes along the Tshirovha River at Makwarani village, and some of the surrounding waterfalls, whilst driving along the scenic routes. We left Louis Trichardt in two

Cruisers early in the morning (with me in the lead) because it is about a 200km round trip. Taking the Witvlag Road, we drove to the Thathe Vondo area, where the off-road section starts. The view over the Thathe Vondo Dam and the Tshivhase tea plantation, which you pass on this road, for me, really is one of the most beautiful sights, especially after all the rain we have had recently. The main roads were not too bad, so we were making good time and were on our way to the Holy Forest. Soon, however, Mother Nature decided to throw us a curve-

Local adventurer Dave van Graan is well-known for his lengthy walkabouts through Namibia. He is also an experienced safari guide with a vast knowledge of the indigenous fauna and flora and has taken his local and international clients on countless 4x4 expeditions across Africa over the years.

- Dave van Graan Tel: 082 772 6682

ball. We were halfway through the Holy Forest when we came upon a massive fallen tree lying right across the road and blocking our way. After much deliberation, we decided that the tree had won and we were forced to turn back and change our route. I use TRACKS FOR AFRICA as tracking software on my GPS device, which helped a lot in finding a new route through the labyrinth of tracks.

The deeper we went into the forest, the worse the roads became, but we were able to reach the Tshirovha Falls for a quick visit. From there, we proceeded to the Mukumbani Waterfall, where one finds a clean picnic area with a stunning setting to enjoy a picnic lunch. People can even take a refreshing swim in the cool waters below the waterfall. Hundreds of small fish almost “attack” one’s feet to nibble at the dead skin. This reminded me of the fish spas I visited in Turkey years ago.

Once everyone had had something to eat, we set out for the Potholes. The road ahead, however, was in a serious state of deteriorationdeeply eroded by the rains - and we were clearly the first vehicles in a very long time to brave the drive up into the mountain. The going was really tough, especially with the roads still being wet, and the poor Cruisers were roaring and spinning

and sliding dangerously. At times, we were forced to fill the deep slots in the road with rocks, practically building a surface to drive on. The view was spectacular enough that none of the passengers wanted to be inside the vehicles at that point, especially when the Cruisers leaned precariously to the sides. Our guests opted rather to take videos and photographs than join the fun in the cars.

Slowly we made progress, and at last we were back on better roads again. We finally arrived at the Potholes, to everyone’s relief. The entry fee here is R20 per person and includes a guide that shares interesting information about the Venda

culture and the fascinating stories around the Potholes themselves. Legend has it that, in olden times, local witches were drowned in the potholes, which must have been a terrifying sight, but today they are appreciated for their natural beauty and are definitely a must-see if one is in the area. A lovely lodge that goes by the same name is situated there. Although I have never stayed there myself, it looks neat and modern, with lovely surrounding gardens.

The day’s travelling was long and on rough roads, but the scenery made up tenfold and we made our way back home with another exhilarating experience to share.

Book visit to KNP in advance

South African National Parks (SANParks) has begun welcoming visitors to the Kruger National Park (KNP) for the Easter school holidays. According to SANParks, they are expecting an increased number of visitors to the KNP during these school holidays as families pursue a tranquil time in nature to refresh. Plans for increased visibility of both traffic officials and visitor-management personnel to monitor speeding, after-hours travelling and general behaviour on the roads are being implemented,

to minimise incidents that lead to complaints. Management also urged visitors to cooperate with officials who will be on duty and to report unbecoming behaviour to the gate officials or call the emergency call centre number provided on the entry permits. Gate quotas will again be implemented for day visitors during the Easter long weekend, and all are advised to book online ahead of their visit.

The times slots below will apply:

Time slot 1: 06:00 to 08:00

Time slot 2: 08:00 to 10:00

Time slot 3: 10:00 onwards

Some gravel roads are still closed in the south of the park from recent flooding. Repairs are underway on the main road between Skukuza and Lower Sabie, which was extensively damaged and remains closed. Visitors are urged not to remove signs indicating that a road is closed as that will pose a danger to other motorists. Visitors should consult at the reception and gates for an update on road closures or visit the SM platforms.

The viewpoint over the tea plantation on the way to Venda Land. Photo: Dave van Graan.

Another athlete from Louis Trichardt to compete in the gruelling Mall of the North Marathon over a distance 42,2 km on Saturday in Polokwane was Soutpansberg Athletics Club athlete Casper McDonald. He completed the race in a time of 03:56:53. He was 39th overall in the men’s open category, 111th in the men’s gender category and 117th overall in the race, which drew 497 competitors.

Athletes sweat it out at Mall of the North

Above: More than 1 700 of the province’s athletes, and some from further afield, flocked to Polokwane on Saturday, 1 April, to take part in the annual Mall of the North Marathon and Half Marathon. For the less enthusiastic, a 10 km race was also run. An early-morning start awaited the 42,2 km and 21,1 km competitors, setting off at sunrise at 06:00. Pictured are some of these athletes, enjoying the moment before setting off. The marathon served as a qualifier for this year’s Comrades Marathon on 11 June from Pietermaritzburg to Durban.

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Results: parkrun #104 - 01/04/2023

Soutpansberg Athletics Club member Karla van Zyl from Louis Trichardt makes her way to the finish line during the Mall of the North Marathon over a distance 42,2 km on Saturday, 1 April, in Polokwane. The race served as qualifier and preparation for Van Zyl for this year’s Comrades Marathon on 11 June from Pietermaritzburg to Durban. Van Zyl completed the 42,2km race in a time of 04:13:06. She was fifth overall in the women’s open category, 15th in the women’s gender category and 175th overall in the race, which drew 497 competitors, 89 of whom were women.

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A couple of Louis Trichardt athletes took part in the Mall of the North Marathon over a distance of 42,2km in Polokwane on Saturday, 1 April, in preparation for this year’s Comrades Marathon, which will be a “down run” from Pietermaritzburg to Durban over a distance of 90km. Among those to compete on Saturday was Keagan Truter. Here he is pictured making his way to the finish line, completing the 42,2km distance in a time of three 03:38:08. He was 25th overall in the men’s open category, 59th in the men’s gender category and 62nd overal in the race, which drew 497 competitors.

Every Saturday at 8:00am

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• Average number of finishers per week: 41.5

• Average finish time: 00:42:26

• Female record holder : Donna GREYLING - Time: 21:19 (04/01/20)

• Male record holder : Livhalani MUDAU - Time: 16:16 (10/09/22)

What is Louis Trichardt parkrun?

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5km community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you! Every Saturday at 8:00am

Where is it?

The event takes place at Louis Trichardt Tree Sanctuary, Limpopo Tourism Info Centre, Corner of Songozwi Street and N1.

What does it cost to join in?

Nothing - it’s free! but please register before your first run. Only ever register with parkrun once. Don’t forget to bring a printed copy of your barcode (request a reminder). If you forget it, you won’t get a time.

How fast do I have to be?

We all run for our own enjoyment. Please come along and join in whatever your pace!

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Yahya to coach Eswatini women’s cricket side

By Anton van Zyl

A former resident of the town and former member of the Louis Trichardt Cricket Club, Yahya Jiwa, has been appointed as head coach of the Eswatini Women’s Team as well as the country’s U/19 men’s team.

During his playing days in Louis Trichardt in the 1990s and early 2000s, Yahya was probably the batter that bowlers in the local leagues feared the most. He could rip apart any bowling attack, and he was also a very able spinner.

For the past couple of years, Yahya stayed in Tanzania, where he was coach-

ing the country’s U/19 side and the women’s side. He is especially proud of the progress made with women’s cricket in this African country. Under his guidance, the side moved from a ranking of 66th in the world to the 31st spot. The team narrowly missed out on automatic qualification for the World Cup, to be staged later this year.

But this year, Yahya has a completely new challenge. His appointment as head coach for the Eswatini teams means that he will have to relocate to Manzini and start preparing the sides for the World Cup qualifying matches.

For the U/19 team, this is around the corner, in July, but he has a bit more

time with the women’s side. They will take part in the qualifying matches in September this year. The qualifying matches will be played in South Africa and Eswatini will compete against other African countries.

Yahya is very realistic that a lot of hard work lies ahead, because Eswatini’s women’s side are ranked 82nd in the world. They will come up against teams such as Uganda and, of course, Tanzania.

If all goes according to plan, he will leave just after the Easter period to meet the team members and start with the training sessions.

Photo: Yahya Jiwa in the colours of the Tanzanian team while he was still coaching in that country. He has now been appointed as head coach of Eswatini’s U/19 and Women’s teams. Photo supplied

Shaun van den Heever van Hoërskool Louis Trichardt is slegs een van 21 luggeweerskuts landswyd wat gekies is om Suid-Afrika te gaan verteenwoordig in Engeland vanaf 30 Julie tot 12 Augustus. Dit volg ná sy deelname aan die Suid-Afrikaanse Nasionale Skole Skutters Unie (SANSSU) se proewe in Middelburg, waartydens slegs 51 skuts landwyd gekies is om aan deel te neem op 31 Maart en 1 April. Die 51 skuts vir proewe is gekies deur ‘n kombinasie van verlede jaar se SA punte en interprovinsiale punte geskiet by Hartbeespoortdam in Februarie vanjaar. Foto verskaf.

Een van Hoërskool Louis Trichardt se steratlete, Mijanke Venter, het nie net haar skool maar ook die provinsie trots gemaak die afgelope week. Sy het op 30 Maart deelgeneem aan die o.16-vyfkamp tydens Atletiek Suid-Afrika se Senior Nasionale Kampioenskappe in Potchefstroom. Mijanke neem het vir Limpopo deelgeneem aan die hoogspring, gewigstoot, verspring, 90 m hekkies en 800 m en ‘n fantastiese nasionale vierde plek behaal, ten spyte van ‘n onlangse ligamentbesering in haar regterarm. Foto verskaf.