Limpopo Mirror 7 October 2022

Look who is laughing now, Mr Bundu

Comedian sent to jail for ten years for hitting girlfriend

By Elmon Tshikhudo Comedian Ntambudzeni

Rasendedza used to mingle with the rich and famous, with friends in all the right places. No event was ever complete without him. He was always fully booked as master of ceremonies at events and all was going well for the man.

But things are not always as they seem. Mr Bundu, as he is popularly known in the entertainment industry, was apparently hiding a very dark side of himself while living the high life. Back in 2019, he was arrested for domestic violence after his girlfriend, Tshifhiwa Nedididi (29), accused him of assaulting her, and that

signalled the start of his road to doom.

For the past two years, the Tshovhilingana star has been incarcerated and led in and out of court while awaiting trial. His fate was sealed on Wednesday, 29 September this year, when the Sibasa Regional Court sentenced him to 10 years’ direct imprisonment.

Bundu’s imprisonment resulted from a number of disturbing crimes he had committed against Nedididi. The first incident happened in August 2019, when he allegedly assaulted her with a wooden stick and an electric cable. He further dripped burning plastic all over her body and locked her inside his house for two weeks. Nedididi was not even allowed outside the house, and for the

two weeks she was forced to use a bucket as a toilet.

The second incident happened when the couple were returning from a party one night, and Bundu hit Nedididi with a big rock, breaking her leg in the process. He then tore her clothes off, leaving her completely naked.

Bundu was found guilty on charges of attempted murder, kidnapping, and assault with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

Throughout the trial, he vehemently denied the charges laid against him, saying that Nedididi had burnt herself and broken her leg after she had fallen. The evidence, however, showed the contrary.

Mr Bundu’s victim and former girlfriend, Ms Tshifhiwa Nedididi. The photo was taken shortly after the assault. Photo supplied.

Ntambudzeni Rasendedza, otherwise known as Mr Bundu.

Stock thieves prey on Niani farmers

By Kaizer Nengovhela

Stock theft is on the increase in the Niani area, so much so that many hard-hit farmers are considering leaving the sector altogether.

The worried local farmers are from areas such as Gumbu, Bennde Mutele, Mutele A and B, Tshiilamusi, Masi si, Tshenzhelani, Tshotshokho and Mukununde, to mention but a few.

One of the farmers, Mr Ambrose Madou from Muswodi Tshisimani, says

they have been losing their goats, cattle and even sheep to thugs who poach, slaughter and sell the livestock. He himself has lost 29 goats. “Stock theft is a daily occurrence. Then you are met with the challenge of reporting it and opening a case. I am one of those who have reported my stock theft at the Muswodi satellite police station. All traces of my 29 goats will be lost while the police are investigating.”

He says his lofty ambitions of becom ing a top stock farmer have been dealt a severe blow by people who are hell-bent on stealing and mutilat ing animals. “On 3 October this year, a man was found loading 17 goats. The police were called and are questioning the suspect and waiting for the owner to come and identify the goats. The problem is becoming serious,” he said.

Another farmer, Mr Patson Masindi, has lost 14 goats and is equally frustrated. “Stock theft is rife. We know some of the people who are stealing our livestock. We catch them and take them to the police, and then the police just let them go again,” he said.

have worked very hard to be where I am today, but these thieves are busy destroying my dreams,” he said angrily.

Limpopo police spokesperson Brig Motlafela Mojapelo said: “As part of intensifying the fight against crime in various districts, we conduct, among others, integrated and stabilization operations or interventions, as well as proactive and collaborative approaches. This is done to ensure that we engage and hear from the farmers themselves about the challenges they encounter. We may indicate that approaches may be different from one district to another, depending on the crime being addressed.”

Meat that had been cut from a farmer’s slaughtered cattle in a bush at Tshiungani. Photo supplied.

“We are really worried about this problem around Niani. We are fully aware that livestock farming is the main agricultural activity in this area, and we have intensified the fight against stock theft, but it is still shocking how many cattle, sheep and goats are being stolen. I love farming, but at this rate, one could be forced out of the trade. I

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By Silas Nduvheni

With only 30 days to go before the start of the final matric examina tions, the Limpopo MEC for Educa tion, Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhan ya, warned matric learners to steer clear of drugs and alcohol if they want to finish their school career

with decent grades.

Vhembe East’s 2022 matric count down was officially launched by the MEC at Mbilwi Secondary School on Friday, 30 September, following a solidarity walk from the Sibasa Circuit to the school, where Lerule-Ramakh anya addressed the learners. She was joined by Thovhele Gole Mphaphuli, Vhembe East District Director Gerson Rambiya na, stakeholders and parents.

The MEC said she had been reliably informed about Grade 12 learners in the province who drank excessively.

“Stop this bad behaviour. Stay away from drugs and alcohol, otherwise you will not pass your

All that remained of this farmer’s cow was a head that was found in a bush at Tshiungani. Photo supplied.

Another alleged criminal “dealt with” by angry mob

By Kaizer Nengovhela

The life of an alleged criminal came to a gruesome end when an angry mob at Tshikuwi caught and severely assaulted him before setting him alight on Sunday, 2 October.

four alleged child kidnappers were killed in the Nzhelele area.

and use your cellphone to Google for educational matters only. The whole province is waiting for you to produce good results,” she said.

Limpopo has 111 515 fulltime candi dates, including those from indepen dent schools, who will sit for the final exams at the 1 316 centres. The mobil isation of stakeholders and interested parties is intended to help the province achieve an improved matric pass rate.

The countdown is aimed at mo bilising all stakeholders, parents and guardians to rally behind the class of 2022 as they start with their prepara tions for the final exams.

Learners’ representatives from five schools around the Sibasa Circuit, namely Mbilwi, Mphaphuli, Nthet sheleseni, Raluswielo and Phaswana, promised to work hard and obtain a 100% matric pass rate for their respec tive schools this year.

Thovhele Mphaphuli wished the 2022 matric learners well and said he hoped that they would put Limpopo on top when the results were announced

The man, identified as Ntangi Nembidzani (26), was still out on bail on a charge of murder when this incident occurred. The com munity alleged that he had robbed a lady of R2 000 at knifepoint on 30 September. The robbery was allegedly reported to the commu nity, who immediately set out to hunt him down and found him on Sunday afternoon.

Fearing the worst, Nembidzani attempted to run away, but the mob was not going to let him get away with his alleged crimes and soon caught up with him. They instantly meted out jungle justice and beat him with stones before dousing him with petrol and setting him on fire. He died at the scene before the police arrived.

The residents of Tshikuwi seem to have lost every shred of tolerance and mercy for criminals. But they are not alone in their frustration.

As the crime rate in the Vhembe region keeps ascending, many other communities like them have started to “make an example” of alleged criminals, whom they say are mak ing life hard for them.

Except for robbing the lady of her cash, Nembidzani was believed to have been behind the spate of crime in the area over the past months, terrorising the community of Tshi kuwi and surrounding areas before community members decided to deal with him for good.

One of the community members, who wants to remain anonymous, said crime had become a worrying and burning issue in the village.

“People are tired of crime in this area. Since the beginning of this year, there have been many other crime-related incidents here. As a community, we are trying our best to beat this scourge.” He said that the community had come to this de cision because they had lost faith in the police officers who investigated cases, who seemed to be dragging their feet in arresting suspects.

The police spokesperson, Brig Motlafela Mojapelo, confirmed the incident and warned communities not to take the law into their own hands but to hand criminals over to the police, so that they can be tried in a court of law. “We have opened a murder case, but no one was arrest ed. We are appealing to community members who might have informa tion that can assist us to arrest the culprits to come forward, or to call 08600 10111,” said Mojapelo.

The provincial chairperson of Action SA, Mr Sello Lediga, will attend the launch of its new branch at Tshinakie Resort in Muhuyu on Saturday. The regional chairperson of the party, Ms Florence Ramakuela, will also attend the launch. Action SA has already opened a branch in Golokwe. According to one of the organisers, Action SA heavyweight Mr Brutus Malada (in photo), people will be entertained by traditional dancing groups from different villages around the Vhembe District.

MEC for Education Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya, dressed in Mbilwi Secondary School’s uniform, ad dressed learners during the launch of Vhembe East’s 2022 matric countdown. Photo: Silas Nduvheni.

bouquet with deadly message

By Elmon Tshikhudo

Well-known Limpopo-based DJ Ntshavheni Tshianeo, or DJ-stone Tshianeo as he is known in music circles, got a not-so-pleasant surprise when someone left a bouquet of funeral flowers at his gate recently with a threatening message written on the card that reads: “Best DJ. It is all fun until you’re no more”.

Exactly why this malicious message ended up there is not clear yet, but witnesses saw two people

in a white Ford Bantam or Opel Corsa bakkie stopping at the gate sometime on Monday evening (3 October). One of them apparently got out and placed the bouquet at the small gate to Tshianeo’s house.

Makhadzi & Co thrill fans with One Woman Show

By Kaizer Nengovhela Ndivhudzannyi Ralivhona, famously known as Makhadzi, thanked everyone who joined her for a music-filled day during her One Woman Show at the packed Makhuvha Stadium last weekend. The event, which was held on Saturday, turned out to be another huge success, with more than 20 000 tickets sold.

Among the other performing musicians were the likes of Sho Madjozi, Dr Malinga, Master KG, Daliwonga, King Monada, and many more, with well-known Idols South Africa host Somizi Mhlongo as one of the pro gramme directors.

Makhadzi’s own three-hour long performance did not disap point either. The star’s exceptional stage personality is what makes her so loved and, as usual, her fans could not get enough of her.

Makhadzi, also known as ‘Queen of Africa’, is regarded as one of the biggest female artists in Africa. The superstar’s career started when she was just 13 years

old. She first entered the music scene through Limpopo’s popula rised wedding music and kicked down every door in her tireless attempt to push her way inside. “I started on the streets of Louis Trichardt and Thohoyandou, with only a handful of fans. Over time, they grew from 10 to 20,” she said.

About last weekend’s event, she has only gratitude for all the fans. “Vhembe and Limpopo, thanks for showing me your love. We filled that venue up. I loved and enjoyed your energy and how you were singing along. I would like to thank everyone who always shows up for and supports my shows. It really means a lot to me,” she said.

Sho Madjozi thanked Makhadzi in turn for her love and for inviting them to be a part of this music event too. “This shows that, in South Africa, we truly are one nation. I’m so proud of Makhadzi. You inspire me, Makhadzi, every day, because of the big dreams you dream. To everyone out there, know and believe that, if you work hard, you can achieve anything,” she said.

The funeral bouquet that was left at DJ-stone Tshianeo’s gate sometime on Monday evening. The message on the card reads: “Best DJ. It is all fun until you’re no more.” Photo: supplied.

The 31-year-old entertainer from Makwarela Township in Sibasa said the whole drama started on Sunday, 2 October, when he addressed the topic of jealousy in the entertain ment industry on his Facebook page. “I am someone who keeps things to myself, but after two years of silence amidst all the gossip by fellow DJs, I decided it was time to speak up. Throughout my career I helped so many upcoming and established artists improve their careers, but at the end of the day they end up being the ones trying to destroy me. I am known all over the province and outside, and whenever I meet some of the club owners who do business with me, they tell me about some of the guys I regarded as colleagues and friends who badmouth and gossip about me. I could not keep it to myself anymore. I feel that it could have dire consequences. Many artists end up committing suicide because of stress. I had to speak my mind, and the next day somebody wished me dead,” he said. Tshianeo has performed at major gigs, such as the Spar Music Festival and many clubs across the province and beyond. He said he believed somebody was trying

DJ-stone Tshianeo found a funeral bouquet in front of his gate with a threatening message written on the card. Photo: supplied.

to scare him. “I am not intimidated by this at all. If they think I will stop the good work I am doing, they can just forget about it. My life will continue as it has. As we speak, I have a single out, called Kudala, featuring Sesh the Musi cian, and I’m very excited about it. To those who find themselves behind this threat, know that the best is yet to come from of me, so brace yourselves and take care. Jealousy will kill you,” Tshianeo said.

One of the musicians, Sho Madjozi, who perfomed at Makhadzi’s One Woman Show last Saturday. Photo: Kaizer Nengovhela.

The winners of the first Mr and Miss Vhangani beauty pageant were crowned at the Ha-Vhangani Khathutshelo Day-care Centre on Saturday, 24 September. Photographed, from left to right, are the winners: Rofhiwa Siphoro (king), Kulani Mthombeni (prince), Vukosi Veekay (public choice winner in the men’s division), Terrance Malwela (event organiser), Mphuma Charity (queen), Yolanda Tshimbudzi (1st princess), Sima Tshinakaho (2nd princess), and Audrey Marathi (best interpreter). Photo supplied.

The secrets are exposed, but it only leads to more questions about the sale of public park in town

then Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Mr Kent Nemaname.

The process was approved by the then Municipal Manager (MM), Mr Freddy Tshivheng wa, who has since died.

By Anton van Zyl

Documents relating to the sale of a public park by the Makhado Municipality have revealed a series of improb abilities, a deliberate lack of oversight and a veil of secrecy to avoid accountability.

They also show how the real losers, yet again, are the resi dents of the region.

Three years of expensive and time-consuming legal battles by Limpopo Mirror were required to force the municipality to hand over key documents that finally shed light on the pro cesses followed to sell off the park in Louis Trichardt.

And now, for the first time, the Limpopo Mirror can report, with the help of supporting documents, how the municipal ity decided to sell off a public park; how the bidding system progressed; and even what had transpired in the years that followed the sale.

We can also highlight the various irregularities in the sale, and how experienced developers, with the necessary funding available, were exclud ed in favour of people who, in all probability, should have been excluded.

The documents were ob tained more than three years after Limpopo Mirror sub mitted a Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) request. The municipality re fused to make the information available until, finally, they had no choice.

This followed a contemptof-court application against the municipal manager after the municipality had ignored a court ruling ordering it to hand over the documents.

Based on the documents, as well as additional investigations and reporting by Limpopo Mir ror, what is now clear is that the circumstances surrounding the sale, specifically of one section of the park, are highly suspicious.

Back to the beginning

During a Council meeting on 5 July 2018, the Makhado Mu nicipality agreed to a proposal that one of the few remaining public parks in Louis Trichardt town be sold by public auction. No public participation process preceded this decision and the municipality’s Integrated Development Plan does not contain any information about a business development in that part of the town. There was no shortage of sites in town for development, with many pro perties standing empty in the town’s main business centre.

All indications are that the decision to sell a public park originates from municipal officials, possibly influenced by councillors.

The park comprises two erven, and the municipal evaluation for each was around R1 million. The location of the park, which is adjacent to the N1, makes it very attractive to developers.

The municipality’s Bid Speci fication Committee took more than five months to meet and decide on the requirements for bidders wanting to purchase the erven.

Finally, on 20 December 2018, the committee, under chairperson NP Ndwakhulu, decided on the bid specifica tions. They were very straight forward, only requiring bidders to be situated in the jurisdiction of the Makhado Municipality.

The highest bid would be accepted, if it exceeded the cur rent market value and all the necessary documents required were included. The sites also had to be developed within a period of two years, with a pos sibility of a one-year extension.

On 9 January 2019, the Bid Specification Committee’s re quirements were recommended by the acting manager of the Supply Chain Management Unit, Mr MC Tshikosi, and the

Deciding on the winners

The next step was the placing of adverts in two newspapers on 18 January 2019, which specified that bids had to be submitted by prospective buy ers before 1 February 2019.

Eight bids were received for Erf 3456, the smallest part of the park, which is situated closest to the N1. The high est bid of R1,6 million was submitted by a local company, Southern Ambition. But the bid documentation supplied by the municipality in terms of the court order is confusing and contradicts hand-written docu mentation on the municipality’s website under the tenders received section.

The officially supplied docu ment indicates that Iceburg Trading 751CC offered R11,55 million for the erf, but this appears to be a typing error and should, in fact, be R1,15 million.

Two other bidders, C Ma todzi Projects, and Banyana Enterprise, a Nelspruit-based company, each bid R1,2 million. Luke Enslin, who owns a Spar franchise next to the park, offered R1,25 million.

Eight bids were received for the second piece of land, Erf 1953. The highest bid of R2,3 million was made by Iceburg Trading. The second-highest bidder, at R1,85 million, was Trrendy Tiles and Sanitary Ware, while Muimeli Masase Construction offered R1,82 million. Banyana Enterprise offered R1,5 million and Luke Enslin bid R1,25 million.

The Bid Evaluation Commit tee met on 25 February 2019 to make a recommendation on the bidders. In the case of Erf 3456, seven of the eight bidders were disqualified, leaving only Banyana Enterprise’s bid of R1,2 million.

The reasons for the bidders’ being disqualified are inte resting.

* Two bidders, HTE Con struction and Bambawala Property and Investment Trust, were disqualified because a proof of residence for a director was not attached.

* One bidder was disqualified because an ID document was not attached, while another was disqualified because a CK docu ment - proof of registration as a business at the Companies and Intellectual Property Commis sion (CIPC) - did not accompa ny the bid documents.

* Iceburg Trading was dis qualified because the company had apparently owed the mu nicipality money for more than three months. (The municipal ity was unable to say what the money was supposedly owed for).

* Luke Enslin was dis qualified because he had not attached a tax status pin that would enable the municipality to verify tax compliance.

* Southern Ambition was disqualified because no bank letter was attached.

In the case of Erf 1953, five of the eight bidders were dis qualified.

Iceburg Trading, the highest bidder, Luke Enslin and Bam bawala were disqualified on the same grounds as for their tender for Erf 3456. C Matodzi Projects, which was disquali fied on its bid for the other property for not attaching a CK document, was now disquali fied for not providing proof of residence for a director.

The Bid Evaluation Com mittee was chaired by Godfrey Raliphada, who is currently the acting CFO at the municipality. The other three members of the committee were Ms L Thulare, Mr NK Tshikosi and Mr MC Tshikosi. On 4 April 2019, the Bid Adjudication Committee, chaired by Kent Nemaname, gathered to approve the Bid Evaluation Committee’s recom mendations.

The recommendations were accepted without any queries and the two erven were sold to Banyana Enterprise (R1,2 million) and Trrendy Tiles & Sanitary Ware (R1,85 million) respectively.

You must be joking!

Limpopo Mirror contacted some of the bidders to ask whether they had ever been in formed that they had submitted incomplete documentation. Most of them were experienced developers and had previously submitted tenders, making it difficult to understand how most of them would have defaulted. Cedrick Marageni, the sole director of Iceburg Trading, was surprised to hear that his company had been disqualified for allegedly owing the municipality money.

In 2019, when he heard that the tender had been awarded to another company, he phoned the municipality to try and establish the reasons, Marageni said. After being unable to get reasons from the officials, Marageni asked his lawyers to follow up with letters to the municipality, but they got no response. “The lawyers advised that we should go to court,” he said during an interview at the time.

He decided not to litigate, Marageni said last week during a telephonic interview, but he was “still very upset” about what had happened. The prac tice of Makhado Municipality to “lose” documents, leading to the disqualification of bidders, is nothing new, he said, adding that he now kept duplicates of all documentation submitted and even numbered the pages, so removing pages became more difficult for officials.

Luke Enslin also confirmed that he was never informed of the reasons why he had been disqualified.

He found it hard to believe that the necessary tax docu ments were not attached to the bid, but to prove this, three years later, is near impossible, he said. Mr Asim Patel, director of Southern Ambition, was also never informed of the reason that his bid was not accepted. “I didn’t even bother to ask for reasons,” he said.

The immediate disqualifi cation of seven of the bidders may also not be in line with the municipality’s Supply Chain

Management Policy (SCMP).

Section 24 of the SCMP allows the municipality to enter into a discussion with a preferred bidder.

In this case, that might have been the highest bidder, and the municipality could have requested that the missing document be supplied. This is allowed, as long as the bidder does not get an unfair advan tage over other bidders.

South African law, however, is less lenient on what is often referred to as “responsive” tenders and is more rigid than international law. In many other countries, the focus is on what is in the best interests of the community, and the prac tice of disqualifying bidders on technicalities is discouraged.

The disqualification of a bidder because a “valid tax compliance status pin issued [was] not attached” can also be contested.

The municipality’s SCMP deals extensively with tax com pliance in Section 43, which specifies that bidders may also opt to provide a central sup plier database (CSD) number. This number can be used by the officials to verify tax com pliance. In a case where bidders are judged to be non-compli ant, they must be notified and given seven days to rectify the situation and provide proof to the municipality.

“No one complained”

Questions were sent last week to both the municipal manager, Kent Nemaname, and the acting CFO, Godfrey Raliphada, asking them why Section 24 or Section 43 of the SCMP was not applicable during the bid adjudication process. On Tuesday, they re sponded via the municipality’s spokesperson, Louis Bobodi.

“We are adamant that the municipality complied with all internal policies and statutes that govern the municipality, hence we didn’t receive any complaints from bidders,” said Bobodi. “Both transactions have been audited in the past financial years without any findings,” he added.

By Elmon Tshikhudo

The late Mukhethwa Makatu of Shayandima Zone 4, who was allegedly shot and killed by her boyfriend on Sunday, 25 September, was laid to rest during an emotional funeral service that took place at the Shayandima Cemetery last Sunday (2 October). This followed a memo rial service that was held for her at her home the day before.

The funeral saw friends, relatives and many members of the Shayan dima community come together to give her a dignified send-off. A formal service was held at her home before the mourners proceeded to the local cemetery for the burial.

Addressing the mourners at the fu neral, motivational speaker and pastor at the Shayandima Full Gospel Church

of God International Reverend God frey Ndou called on girls and women not to get into secret relationships that might have fatal consequences.

“Do not tell only your friends about a relationship. Please confide in a fam ily member, in case something goes wrong and you do not have anyone to help solve it. Do not ever feel too ashamed to leave a toxic relationship.

Abusers are usually very apologetic and sorry after a fight, but they never change. To the menfolk and fathers I say, love your daughters, so that they know what real love is,” he said.

On the day of the incident, Makatu’s lifeless body was found at a house in Thohoyandou Unit D. She was lying on her back in a pool of blood, with a gunshot wound above her left eye and her body partially covered with a blue blanket.

Speculations about the alleged involvement of Makatu’s boyfriend, Mavhungu Mukhavhuli, in the murder quickly started doing the rounds, and the police called him in for question ing. Mukhavhuli told the police that he had left Makatu alone at his house when he had gone to work at around 12:00 that day. He said he had decided to go back home and, on arrival, had been met by the shocking scene, which he had immediately reported to the police.

After the preliminary police investi gations, Mukhavhuli (52) was arrested and charged with the murder. He appeared in the Thohoyandou Mag istrate’s Court on Wednesday, 28 Sep tember, and his case was postponed to 5 October for further investigations and a possible bail application. He remains in custody.

“Never feel too ashamed to leave a toxic relationship,” Makatu’s mourners told

Friends and family at the gravesite of the late Mukhethwa Makatu from Shayandima Zone 4. Photo: supplied.

The municipality refused to make the information available until, finally, they had no choice.

Yet in the 2018/19 financial year Makhado received a qualified opinion from the Auditor-General. One of the matters highlighted was that proper procurement processes were not always followed. The fact that the municipality did not adhere to its SCMP, was raised again in the 2019/20 A-G report.

“Persons in service of the municipality whose close family members had a private or business interest in contracts awarded by the municipality failed to disclose such interest, in contravention of SCM regulation 46(2)(e),” the A-G reported.

Both Nemaname, the current municipal manager, and Raliphada, its acting CFO, were asked what measures were in place to protect the integrity of the process and ensure that bidders are not deliberately (and fraudulently) eliminated. They did not respond to the question.

An outside bid?

Interestingly, one requirement of the municipality was that bidders must be local residents or businesses. In the case of Erf 1953, the successful bidder was Trrendy Tiles & Sanitary Ware. This company belonged to the late Mr Abu Bakr Akoo from Louis Trichardt, and it provided a local address. (Mr Akoo died in a vehicle accident in August this year.)

The buyer of Erf 3456, Banyana Enterprise, has its registered address as Van der Merwe Street, Nelspruit. The only director at the time was Ms Esther Nunu Mhlongo. She is a politically well-connected businesswoman, holding numerous directorships, especially in farming-related enterprises. Banyana Enterprise was registered on 2 March 2018, four months before the Makhado Council decided to dispose of the public park.

Ms Mhlongo is no stranger to the Makhado Municipality. In April 2018, she resigned as a director of a company called Moda Women Project. Her daughter became a director in her place. In December 2018, Moda Women Projects was awarded a R28,1 million tender to rebuild the Tshikwarani road in the Kutama district.

The documentation provided by the Makhado Municipality in terms of the court order states that the address for Banyana Enterprise is 241 Tshikhodobo Village, Kutama. This is also the address that the municipality used in correspondence with Moda Women Projects.

Limpopo Mirror attempted to verify that the address is that of Banyana Enterprise and Moda Women Projects. Instead, we found that the house at that address belongs to someone else and also

serves as a small tuckshop. There appears to be no relationship with the person staying there and Mhlongo, Banyana or Moda.

Nemaname and Raliphada were asked whether the local address supplied by Banyana Enterprise had been verified. They did not respond to the question.

Ms Mhlongo was also contacted and asked about the address. She requested that questions be sent via WhatsApp, but she had not responded by Wednesday.

What happens now?

Currently, both sections of the park belong to one developer. Mr Abu Bakr Akoo, who had bought Erf 1953 for R1,85 million, registered it in the name of Kenworth Investments. His partner in this company is Mr Asim Patel, who is also a director of Southern Ambition, one of the unsuccessful bidders. Southern Ambition offered R1,6 million for Erf 3456, but was disqualified because of allegedly not attaching a bank letter.

Not long after buying the property from the municipality, Banyana Enterprise sold Erf 3456 to Kenworth Investments for R3 million, making a quick R1,8 million profit in the process. The transaction was registered in April last year. In an interview in June last year, before his death, Abu Bakr Akoo said he was enthusiastic about the plans for the property.

He said that they were contemplating various options and were in the process of conducting further market research.

Initially, plans were made to turn the whole area into a residential estate, similar to Bergview Estate at the eastern entrance to Louis Trichardt. Another idea that they were toying with, he said, was to perhaps develop an area where restaurants could be accommodated. “Whatever it is we bring to town, it will be something different and unique,” he said.

The process of rezoning the property is currently underway.

Asim Patel, the remaining director, elaborated on some of the plans for the property this week.

Three high-end franchises are expected to become tenants in the section facing the N1, which would be developed as a 3 000 square metre strip mall. The other property would be divided in two sections and developed as residential units.

Mr Patel said that they had considered other developments, including an indoor sporting facility for young people, but nothing has been finalised.

“Whatever we develop will be high-end and an asset to the town,” he said.

Mutale’s taxi drivers close ranks to make it difficult for “Nyaope boys” to get cash

By Victor Mukwevho

Taxi drivers from the Mutale Taxi Association have closed the taps on the Nyaope Boys by blocking all taxis that picked up passengers at bus stations in and around Thohoyandou.

The Nyaope boys used to make money by loading passengers at bus stations into taxis. The boys were paid R1 per passenger for doing this. As most taxis normally carry a maximum of 15 passengers, excluding the taxi driver, they made around R15 rand per taxi.

According to the taxi association, the Nyaope boys made a fortune every day, then used the money to buy nyaope and other drugs, such as ganja. One

of the taxi drivers, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said this method of loading passengers at bus ranks had paved the way for taxi drivers without valid working permits to operate illegally, to the disadvantage of those who did have legal permits.

“We have decided that, instead of blocking roads and inconveniencing the working class (public) from getting to and from work, to stop [the Nyaope boys] from loading passengers at bus ranks. This is to protect our jobs, but at the same time also to block cash taps for these boys,” he said.

All taxis are now expected to pick up and drop passengers off at the taxi ranks only, unless it is on their way to a certain destination, or out of town.

Meanwhile, the general secretary of the Mutale Taxi Association, Mr Tshimangadzo Mphigalale, said drivers were doing a very good job of protecting their livelihood, and passengers as well. “They have made the right decision. It was difficult for passengers to trace their luggage if they forgot some in the taxis, because we didn’t know which taxis they used. At the taxi rank, if you forget your luggage, you just tell us the time you left the taxi rank and we go to the taxi marshal and get the plate number of the taxi and the driver’s name. Those Nyaope boys were also robbing our passengers when they arrived late at bus stops. We are very happy that they are no longer there,” he said.

One of the taxi drivers, Mr Mpho Netshimboni, points out the place where the Nyaope boys used to pick up their supplies from drug dealers.

Photo: Victor Mukwevho.

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For over 50 years, Thovhele Calvin Ndaedzo Nelwamondo (81) of Lwamondo has led his subjects with distinction and compassion. What he did not realise, was just how much his community has appreciated his good deeds over the years.

Thovhele Nelwamondo honoured on his 50th anniversary as ruler years years

On Saturday, 1 October, the whole community gathered at Tshifulanani Stadium to celebrate his life and times, as well as his 50th year as ruler. The function was supposed to have been held last year, but had to be postponed because of the Covid-19 restrictions.

Among the dignitaries were Vho-Thovheles from all over the Vhembe District, led by acting Vhavenda King Vho-David Japan Mphephu, government officials, mayors and councillors led by the Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr David Masondo, the Vhembe House of Traditional Leaders led by Dr Gulukhulu Mathebula and Hosi Bungeni, army generals Thituwi Mulaudzi and Abel Nelwamondo, community structures, churches led by Dr Maxwell Masakona and the Lwamondo Traditional Authority. Judges Tshifhiwa Maumela and Phanuel Mudau, the South African Aids Council’s Mr Zwo Nevhutalu, and the business sector, represented by Mr Pieter Lordan, were also in attendance.

Businessman and chairperson of the event’s organising committee Mr Tshianeo Mathidi said they, as a community, felt that not enough was being done to appreciate the good deeds done by traditional leaders, which was why they had decided to do things differently by honouring and celebrating Thovhele Nelwamondo while he was still alive.

“Thovhele Nelwamondo has done a lot for the community of Lwamondo and the former Venda as a whole. Our Thovhele is no ordinary person. He is the only surviving

founding member of the first Venda cabinet, who served as a minister in all departments, except for finance and justice, in the former Venda. He has never been involved in any corruption in all his time. Besides that, he ruled his community distinctively for over fifty years, and in those years he was instrumental in massive developments - introducing many schools and technical colleges, businesses, industrialisation, agriculture and starting semi-townships in deep rural Lwamondo. This calls for celebration, and we are here to do it while he can still hear what the people have to say about him: that they appreciate and acknowledge his good deeds,” he said.

Also speaking at the event, deputy minister of finance Dr David Masondo praised Thovhele Nelwamondo for the role he played in creating educational opportunities for his community, which have yielded so many positive outcomes, with many notable academics and professionals produced as a result of his effort.

The acting Vhavenda King, Vho-David Japan, called on other traditional leaders to follow Thovhele Nelwamondo’s example of respecting their elders. “Thovhele Nelwamondo is a real leader who worked with the late Venda leader, President Patrick Mphephu, and in all the years he respected Mphephu and his own parents. That is the recipe for a long life,” he said.

Furthermore, without reference, he warned traditional leaders not to ascend to thrones through the courts. He thanked Nelwamondo for having him brought back from Gauteng where he was working to resume his traditional role back home.

Thovhele Nelwamondo was overjoyed. Before and after taking the podium, clad in his leopard skin, he led the tshikona dancers and showed his own skill in this dance,

leaving his subjects beaming with love and admiration.

Addressing the multitudes, he thanked the organisers for having thought of him and coming up with such an initiative. “I am the last one among the first former Venda cabinet ministers. There are only a few left with whom I later served in the cabinet. It is not by my power, but the grace of God that I have come this far. The support from all stakeholders in the community will always be embedded in my heart,” he said.

Nelwamondo further paid tribute to academic pathfinders in the village who had worked with him on issues relating to education, which led to the development of the village. He called on the government to build them a multipurpose centre in the village, which he said would be a centre for development. He expressed his concern about the closure of local schools and called on relevant stakeholders to intervene.

The function, which went on until late Saturday, was characterised by various forms of entertainment, such as the tshikona and malende, and a performance by the evergreen jazz singer, Mercy Madzivhandila.

Thovhele Calvin Ndaedzo Nelwamondo (81)

Tshiwanammbi welcomed again as Musina’s municipal manager

Municipal News

The mayor of Musina, Nkhanedzeni Godfrey Mawela, encouraged the newly appointed municipal manager, Mr Nathi Tshiwa nammbi, to steer the munic ipality towards achieving a clean audit opinion. This was during the welcome session for Tshiwanammbi that was held at the Musina Munici pality Council Chambers on Monday, 3 October.

Tshiwanammbi was ap pointed as municipal manager for another five-year term after his first contract expired at the end of July this year. Tshiwanammbi’s new contract was effective from 3 October.

During Tshiwanammbi’s ab sence, the current chief finan cial officer, Thomas Nephawe, acted as municipal manager. On welcoming Tshiwana mmbi back, Mawela said hav ing Tshiwanammbi return to the municipality was a bless

ing. “We are happy to welcome someone who has worked here before. This means that our municipal manager knows our challenges and how local gov ernment operates. You don’t need to learn all the systems first as you will just be con tinuing from where you left off the last time. Your mandate as head of administration is to make sure that you implement our policies to further improve service delivery,” said Mawela.

Tshiwanammbi thanked the municipality for giving him another opportunity to realise his potential. “This clearly demonstrates that the munic ipality has trust in me, and I will perform my duties to the best of my ability. I am also happy that my work will be easier because the municipal ity has almost completed the process of filling three senior management positions, which had been vacant for a number of years,” Tshiwanammbi said.

Tshiwanammbi has been working at the Musina Munic ipality for the past 10 years as general manager for economic development and planning (five years) and municipal manager for another five years.

Mashimbwe wants to help victims of bullying to realise their potential

but I took my studies seriously because I knew what I wanted in life. There was a time, though, when I contemplated quitting school, when I failed Grade 11 twice because the bullying was get ting too much.”

accept yourself, it’ll make your life easier.”

Trial of four accused of murdering SAMWU members to start in 2023

By Silas Nduvheni

On Friday, 30 September, the Thohoyandou Magistrate’s Court finally transferred the murder case of the two slain SAMWU members to the Limpopo High Court in Thohoyandou. The trial is to start between 20 and 24 March 2023.

The three Radzuma brothers, Percy, Simon and Ndivhuwo, and their co-accused, Thabo Sibanze, stand accused of the murder of two SAMWU mem bers of the Vhembe District Municipality (VDM), Timpson Musetsho (50) and Ronald Mani (50). Musetsho and Mani were gunned down in separate incidents in 2019. They were believed to have been too vocal and critical about the VDM’s unlawful investment of R300 million into the now-defunct

VBS Bank.

The state prosecutor at the Thohoyandou Magistrate’s Court, Mashudu Nekhumbe, read out the remarks from the Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions (DDPP), which state that, of the three Radzu ma brothers, only Simon and Percy would face charges of murder, with Simon facing 20 charges and Percy 27 charges, ranging from the murder of the two SAMWU members to conspiracy to commit murder, among others.

Ndivhuwo is facing a charge of conspiracy to commit a murder, while Thabo Sibanze, a former Swaziland (now Eswa tini) resident’s formal trial had already started in the Sibasa Regional Court in August this year. He faces charges of con travention of the Immigration Act (being an illegal immigrant

in South Africa) and intimida tion.

Dean Tshenuwani Fari sani of the Mass Democratic Movement addressed the large gathering of people, including the relatives of Musetsho and Mani, outside the Thohoy andou Magistrate’s Court on Friday. “We shall not surrender until we get our victory. We will make sure that the kingpins in this murder case are convicted. We are halfway to reaching our goal, and justice will be served by the High Court,” he said.

Farisani, who is the former MEC for Transport in Limpopo and a veteran political struggle icon, is one of the people who have been following the case since 2019. “We are happy now that the suspects are finally go ing to trial. They must tell the court exactly who hired them to kill our comrades,” he said.

Vhonani Mashimbwe, who prefers to be called “Vho-Head Office”, over came bullying to realise his dream of becoming a teacher.

Photo: Sedzani Thaphathi.

Community News

Vhonani Mashimbwe (28), a teacher at Tshidumbi Primary School in Shayandima, has a lot of compassion for children who have fallen victim to bullying. This is because he too had suffered at the hands of bullies as a child. Today, he strives to reach out to these victims. His goal now is to begin a support group to help them overcome their ordeals and realise the potential with in themselves.

Mashimbwe says he was mocked for the larger part of his life because of the size and shape of his head. The worst bullying he ever experienced, he says, was in school. “Many children did not want to play with me during breaks. Others called me names. I reported them to the teachers, who gave them a hiding, but the bullying never stopped. This continued when I went to high school,

But he did not quit. Despite this constant bullying, he made the decision not to allow these bullies to distract him from achieving his dream of becoming a teacher. “I gath ered enough courage and continued with my education until I passed my Grade 12. I then enrolled for a teaching degree at the University of Venda (Univen), and here things got a lot better because I was now dealing with more mature students, who accepted me. I managed to complete my studies with ease, and today I am proudly teaching maths, life orientation and English at Tshidumbi Primary School in Shayandima.”

Mashimbwe says that, to overcome bullying, accept ing yourself first is important. To prove that he has made peace with the way he looks, and that he has long ago learned to accept himself just the way he is, he calls himself “Vho-Head Office”. He recently updated his Face book profile picture with a message attached, reading: “Don’t hide yourself anymore; instead,

The eldest of seven children, Mashimbwe was born at Manii ni, outside Thohoyandou, and later moved to Manamani. He says he prefers being called “Vho-Head Office” because he appreciates the body that God has given him. “I become very happy when people call me “Vho-Head Office” because I am proud of who I am and how I look. I want others to be encouraged by this to accept themselves. I get many messag es of support on social media.”

Lately, Mashimbwe has been turning into a kind of celeb rity too as he starts venturing more into the entertainment industry as a public speaker. “People now invite me to direct programmes at social gather ings and music festivals, where I also preach and encourage self-love. Some people might see the shape of my head as something negative, but I have turned it into a positive feature to encourage other people to love themselves the way they are,” he said.

The three accused Radzuma brothers (seated from left to right) Simon, Nduvhuwo and Percy, who appeared in the Thohoyandou Magistate’s Court on Friday, 30 September. Photo: Silas Nduvheni.

Musina Mayor Nkhanedzeni Godfrey Mawela (left) wel comes Mr Nathi Tshiwanammbi back as municipal manager for another five-year term.

Vhonani Mashimbwe. Photo: Sedzani Thaphathi.

Age is just a number, even for beauty queens

By Thembi Siaga

With a strong ambition to make her mark in beauty pageants, 40-year-old Collette Madega of Vuvha in Nzhelele aspires to win the Mrs Pretoria Tshwane 2023 title. She was recently selected among the top 10 finalists for the competition, and this married mother of three is determined to defy the odds by proving that life really does begin at the age of 40.

The 10 finalists for this year’s Mrs Pretoria Tshwane, hosted by Mzantzi Pageants Pty Ltd, were announced at the Precinct Restaurant in Midrand at the end of July. The crowning ceremony takes place on 26 November this year, with the venue still to be confirmed.

Madega said she had only taken a wild chance when she had en tered the competition six months before. “I have no modelling expe rience, but by the grace of God I was selected as one of the finalists,” she said.

She explained how her interest in beauty pageants was ignited at a

young age, but how she was unable to follow her ambitions because of the lack of opportunities in her village. “I’ve always been drawn to beauty since I was in primary school and aspired to be like the beautiful women out there. It took some time, but here I am – 40 years old and a finalist for the Mrs Pretoria Tshwane pageant. Age is just a number,” she said.

Madega defines a role model as someone who motivates others to emulate his or her positive behaviour and provides an inspi rational ideal. “I have the passion and the ability to inspire others,” she said.

As a finalist for the Mrs Pretoria Tshwane, she said obtaining the title would provide her with a platform to serve where a need existed in her community. Last month, she established an initia tive called Age is Simply a Number “At the moment, I am working on selling pens and raising money for my campaign, so that I can help non-profit organisations raise money for pageants that do not receive funding,” she said.

Mashudu wins prize in AVBOB poetry contest

By Maanda Bele

Mashudu Stanley Ramukhuba from Ha-Mandiwana in Nzhelele was delighted be yond words when his poem, titled Maduvha a mudali (Days of a Visitor), was chosen as one of the 11 winning entries for the 2022 AVBOB Poetry Competition.

The glamourous prize-giving event took place at the Pretoria Country Club on Wednesday, 21 September.

Although he does not think of himself as a writer, Ramukhuba (52) said he was inspired to enter the AVBOB Poetry Competition through the death of beloved family members. “This poem is a reminder to everyone who is still here on earth not to forget that we are merely visitors. Don’t relax like you are here for good. What good did you do for this world that you will be remembered for after you are gone? That is the question we all should be asking ourselves constantly,” he said.

In his keynote address, AVBOB CEO Mr Carl van der Riet described poetry as an art that had the unique ability to bypass the rational mind and logical intellectual process and speak direct ly to the heart.

He said the event was aimed at celebrating the power of poetry, to bring people together, to build community, and to offer uplifting words in times of loss. “We have a rich heritage of poetry in South Africa. As we each celebrate Heritage Month this September, I would like to encourage all of us to also remember this unique part of our heritage, which has served as such a beacon of hope and inspiration for people,” he said.

Each winner received a prize, which included R10 000 in cash, a R2 500 book voucher, and an elegant trophy. Each guest also received a copy of the annual anthology that was launched at the event, I wish I’d said, Vol. 5, containing the winning poems.

Community celebrates annual Khalavha Day

By Maanda Bele

The sounds of the tshikona flutes and horns, the thumping beat of drums and soft voices of women singing and dancing to traditional tshigombela and malende songs at the fully packed Jack Lavhengwa Sports Grounds were how the community of Khalavha village celebrated Khalavha and Heri tage Day on Saturday, 24 September.

More than 2 000 people attended the event, among them dignitaries such as Mailausumbwa Midiyavhathu Prince Kennedy Tshivhase, Khosi Vho-Mp funeni Tshivhase, veteran Mathakha Mashau, Dr Tshenuwani Farisani, Mulalo Tshivhase, Bishop Ntshavheni Netshia, Cllr Livhuwani Maduse, and Cllr Matodzi Shavhani, who represented the mayor for the day.

Speaking at the event, Mailausumb wa Tshivhase encouraged the people of Khalavha to continue preserving the Vhavenda traditions to keep them from perishing. “We have to go back to how we used to do things, like perform ing our cultural dances, such as the madomba and musevhetho. What the people of Khalavha do here today is very important. We must protect our culture and traditions.”

Mailausumbwa Tshivhase further encouraged the people to be united and fight against the escalating crime, especially child abduction, which has

become rife in the area of late.

A new organisation, called Khalavha Community Development, was also launched during the event. Its founder, Mulalo Tshivhase, said that the main aim of this organisation was to develop the youth through sports and culture, as well as educationally and financially.

“We have a lot of organisations that want to partner with us to develop the youth. Our biggest drive is to take the youth from the streets and put them in schools or find them work,” he said.

SANCO chairperson Mr Clifford

Muthelo said he was grateful for the success of the event. “Our objective was not only about celebration, but also about encouraging the youth to start different projects to fight poverty.”

Khalavha village is located next to the Thathe Holy Forest and prides itself on being home to the late Rodgers Tshivhase, Bob Tshivhase, State Presi dent Cyril Ramaphosa, Dr Tshenuwani Farisani, Mmbengeni Ramudingane, Mathakha Mashau, Gospel Kutama and many other well-known freedom fighters.

Mrs Collette Madega of Vuvha in Nzhelele has her heart set on winning the Mrs Pretoria Tshwane 2023 title. Photo: Andrew van Vuuren.

Mashudu Ramukhuba was among the 11 winners in the 2022 AVBOB Poetry Competition with his poem Maduvha a Mudali Photo sup plied.

Malende a Khalavha Luvhumbu entertained guests during the Khalavha and Heritage Day celebra tions. Photo: Maanda Bele.

During the Khalavha Day celebrations, Mailausumbwa Midiyavha Prince Kennedy Tshivhase entertained the people by performing his famous tshikona dance. Photo: Maanda Bele.

Louis Trichardt High Schools’ annual matric farewell that was held on 29 September at Northgate Lodge saw Tintombi Mhangwani and TR Maboyi looking gorgeous while walking down the carpet.

Join Murida for his birthday bash

By Victor Mukwevho

Well-known local reggae artist Khakhathi “Murida”

Tshisikule will be celebrating

his 50th birthday with thousands of his fans, politicians and fellow musicians at Nefale Echo Estate on Saturday, 8 October, and everyone is invited.

The multi-talented singer, who is also a councillor at the Thulamela Municipality, a pastor and a prominent businessman, thanks the Almighty Jah for guiding and blessing him throughout his life. “We give thanks to God that we are still alive in this crime-ridden country, and we hope and pray that He keeps us, so we can do even more in our communities.”

Tshisikule will be per-

forming all his best songs, such as Nama ya mbudzi Chopani, Do i daha waya waya and Vhafari vha piki, at the birthday bash. Many other musicians, including David Mmbi, Quiterman De Braz, Gusta Banana, and Ramzeey, as well as radio personalities in the mould of G Voice, Pastor Holy Mike and others, will also be performing on this day.

“I was surprised by the number of artists who are coming to support me on such an important day in my life. This is not just a birthday, but I will be joining all the other half-a-century boys. To the music lovers who wish to see the best of Murida, come join us on Saturday,” he said.

The gates open at 10:00 and entry costs R100 per person.

A 52-year-old rastafarian, Moodley Mudau from Vondwe village, is pleading with recording companies to give him a chance to record his debut album and pay back the money later through royalties. He says he has a lot of songs that he has composed, but he cannot record them as he has no money. “Most recording companies that I contacted want money upfront, and to be honest, I don't have money as I am not working. I survive by doing piece jobs and playing my guitar on street corners, and some people give me coins to live, you know,” he said. Photo: Victor Mukwevho.

Meet Zwavhudi, the female tshikona dancer

By Elmon Tshikhudo

The tshikona traditional dance is widely regarded as a male-only dance, but one tough woman is not afraid to take this bull by its horns and show that she can pull anything off.

This does not really come as a

surprise, as Zwivhudi Netshivhale (42) of Hamavhunda, outside Thohoyandou, happens to be a police detective attached to the Thohoyandou Police Station. When she is not fighting crime, she loves to express her deep love for her culture. In fact, she is a very skilled dancer and multi-instrumentalist,

and has become a popular figure at traditional events and other functions, plying her skills as a lone figure alongside the men.

For Netshivhale, who is a royal and the sister of well-known jazz artist Lwei Netshivhale, becoming a traditional dancer was something natural. She said that her late father, Vhamusanda Vho-Mulimisi Netshivhale, had played a major role in honing her tshikona dancing skills. “The tshikona dance runs in my blood. It has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I was a very little girl when I would see the dancers rehearsing this entertaining dance at our home. My father would call us and give us the chance to dance with them. I fell in love with it, and the rest is history.

“When I perform, I do not see myself as woman, but as an instrumentalist and performer like any other member of the group. I play different reed pipes and the

drum. Music is music, irrespective of whether you are a woman or a man. I enjoy the company of my fellow group members and feel comfortable among them,” she said.

Netshivhale is also a pastor at The Throne of Heaven Ministry at Mavhunda.

Asked how people looked at her during performances, she was quick to say that she was not deterred by the staring faces from the crowd. “I am used to people looking at me with strange looks and stares. I see them whispering to each other, and this does not bother me anymore. It gives me strength to do even better. Many of the locals know my capabilities and appreciate my skills. They always encourage me and have become a motivating force. I am a Christian, and a pastor for that matter, but nothing will separate me from the tshikona traditional dance. I want to encourage other women not to see this dance as a ‘men’s-only’ dance, but something for everyone to enjoy,” she said.

Studies come before fame, says Munangiwa

Entertainment

Fans of Elekanyani Nekhavhambe, better known as Munangiwa Stepfather in the music industry, will be delighted to know that their favourite singer has just released another reggae single, titled Ngoho ya vhana vhashu.

The prolific musician-cum-agricultural-economist hails from Tshandama village, near Tshilamba. His love of music dates back to when he was still a student at Thengwe High School, where he used to mesmerise fellow students and teachers with his beautiful voice. He also used to be an integral part of the Tshandama New Covenant Church of Christ’s worship team.

His dream of becoming a professional recording artist was inspired by the music of Minister Lufuno Dagada, Colbert Mukwevho, Khakhathi

Murida Tshisikule and Zozo. Munangiwa debuted with the release of his eight-track reggae album, Lufuno ndi lwendo, in June 2021. This was followed by his Rhumba single, Vhutshilo, in March this year.

On his latest track, which was released only last Friday (30 September), Munangiwa relays a deep message, encouraging children to seek out and keep in touch with their biological fathers. “Every man deserves to know the truth about their children. Some women engage in multiple relationships and end up pointing out innocent men as the fathers of their children, because they are only after money and material needs,” he explained.

He said the song was also a thank-you gift to all of his fans who had been supporting him throughout his music career.

“I wanted to prove how much I have matured musically, and this offering was the only way.”

Munangiwa believes that aspiring young musicians should complete their studies first before they venture fulltime into the music industry. “Music alone is not enough. Education and a music career need to be balanced as they complement one another. It is important to first establish yourself in your chosen career by studying in that field.

By the grace of God, I took my academic time and completed my master’s degree in agriculture at the University of Venda in 2017. This way I know that I have something else, should my music career hit a snag,” he said.

Ngoho ya vhana vhashu is available at all online music stores. For bookings, music sales and public performances, Munangiwa can be reached on 072 636 2428 (voice calls and WhatsApp), or send an email to muapostola@gmail.com.

Phalaphala FM stresses the importance of sign language

The SABC Limpopo Combo - Phalaphala FM, Thobela FM and Munghana Lonene FM - in partnership with the Limpopo Department of Sports, Arts and Culture, highlighted the importance of sign language during International Translation Day at the SABC’s offices in Polokwane on Thursday, 28 September.

International Translation Day is celebrated globally on the 30th of September, with the aim of celebrating the work of translators and interpreters who, through their efforts, build bridges between different cultures and languages. This event was presented under the theme “A World without Barriers through Community Conversation on Sign Language Promotion”. The campaign was about celebrating, promoting and creating awareness of sign language.

Among the delegates who attended the event were the representatives of PANSALB, the Department of Education, Limpopo DeafSA, the SABC Limpopo Combo and the Limpopo Department of Sports, Arts and Culture.

The provincial director of DeafSA Limpopo, Ms Patricia Kgamane, was interviewed by Rofhiwa Nethengwe on Phalaphala FM’s Nne na Vhone show.

“Today’s event was organised by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture to promote the South African Sign Language. September is Deaf Awareness Month and this is a great opportunity to promote both. We are very happy because many schools for deaf children have South African Sign Language as a subject,” she said.

Phalaphala FM’s programme manager, Ms Sharon Ravele, said: “We are grateful to be part of this important event, and to be part of the organisations who strive to create awareness and promote South African Sign Language.”

A group of deaf people, photographed at Phalaphala FM’s studio. Photo supplied.

Elekanyani Nekhavhambe, better knownas Munangiwa Stepfather, has just re-leased his latest reggae single, titled Ngohoya vhana vhashu Photo: Israel Magagula.

Master tshikona dancer and reed-pipe player Zwavhudi Netshivhale of Hamavhunda. Photo: Elmon Tshikhudo.

Ntsakisi crowned as the new Miss Waterval

By Kaizer Nengovhela

Seventeen-year-old Ntsakisi Ma tobela, a Grade-12 learner at the Emmanuel Christian School in Louis Trichardt, was crowned as the prettiest of them all during the sixth Miss Waterval 2022 beauty pageant, held at the Waterval Hall on Satur day, 1 October.

Miss Waterval 2022 was flanked by Zwivhuya Raluthada as first Princess and Zwivhuya Khomola as second Princess. For Ntsakisi, this victory is the culmination of many years of hard work, and the start of a tough road ahead in the world of beauty. “I started

participating in beauty pageants when I was very young. When I was 10 years old, I told myself that I would like to compete in the Miss South Africa competition one day, and from there on I gave it my all, although I still learn a lot with each competition. I am looking forward to one day represent ing this province at the final of the Miss South Africa pageant to follow in the footsteps of Shudufhadzo Musida and Ndavi Nokeri,” she said.

The organiser of the Miss Water val pageant, Ms Takalani Masuluke, said that the competition was mainly aimed at giving recognition to aspiring new models, but it also identified organisations that deal with disadvan

taged children. “This area has a lot of potential. What they need is assistance from those who have the experience, and this is what I will be focussing on,” she said.

Masuluke said they had realised that, to reduce crime and encourage the youth to educate themselves, a need existed to offer prizes for the dif ferent activities. They were happy with the outcome of the contest, as well as the fact that they had done something for young rural adults. “Most of the talented young ladies never received the opportunity to show their talent, especially in modelling, and this competition offers them that chance,” she said.

Tseisi comes out tops in spelling competition

By Thembi Siaga

Masindi Primary School is beaming with pride after one of the school’s learners, 11-year-old Tseisi Nkhume leni from Ha-Munzhedzi, won the Provincial Spelling BEE’s Tshivenda division. The competition was held at the Ranch Hotel outside Polokwane on Friday, 23 September.

A spelling bee is a game or competi tion where contestants compete against each other in spelling words orally. The

National Spelling Bee Championship targets learners from Grades 4 to 6 (the intermediate phase) and is aimed at improving learners’ performance in languages.

Tseisi was awarded a trophy, a gold medal, and a school bag packed with a calculator, dictionary (sponsored by Vivlia Publishers) and a sun cap. She was the only learner from the Vhem be-West circuit and competed against five other learners from Vhembe East.

Tseisi was very excited and proud of

winning the spelling bee. Her mother, Mrs Takalani Raphulu, said she appre ciated the school’s leadership. “She’s a learner with good manners, and I thank the teachers for assisting her. Winning the competition was a big step and, as a parent, I am very proud of her,” she said.

The competition forms part of the Read to Lead Campaign, hosted by the Department of Basic Education, with the aim of promoting a love of reading through the promotion of reading clubs in schools.

“Our cultural groups need urgent financial support”

By Victor Mukwevho

Tshilamba-based cultural activist

Ms Pfarelo Negondeni said that the lack of financial support was one of the main causes of the decline of cultural activities in this country.

Speaking at the Heritage Day celebrations at Lukau Tshishivhe on Saturday, 24 September, she said people did not want to learn about their cultural dances like they used to. She said one of the reasons for this was because starting and maintaining cultural groups could be very expensive.

“It was evident on Heritage Day last week that very few people know their traditional dances. Many peo ple were walking around in their different traditional attire, but did not know their tradi tional songs, let alone how to dance while singing. Many young sters don’t even speak their mother tongue fluently anymore. It is English everywhere. Have we forgotten who we are as a Vhavenda people?” she asked.

A single mother of two, Negondeni start ed her own cultural group to teach young people more about their own culture and tradition. “I have more than 50 kids who practice every weekend at my house. I have to organise traditional dresses for girls and vhugoni (traditional underwear) for boys, and it is very expen sive,” she said.

She said that neither

the government nor the business community was prepared to help up-and-coming cultural groups.

“They are only interested in helping those who are already famous, just for the lights of the cameras. They know that when they help cultural groups that are well established and supported by politicians, the media will come and give them more exposure, but when they help poor people like us, the media do not usually cover our stories. We are side-lined from both sides.”

Negondeni said that she had knocked on many doors in search of assistance, but to no avail. “All we need is a Good Samaritan or two to assist us in keeping our culture alive. We are calling on members of the community to please help us with donations,” she pleaded.

Accused in attorney’s murder case stay in jail

By Silas Nduvheni

Tshianeo Munyai and Ne makhavhani Ndalamo ap peared in the Thohoyandou Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 3 October, for the murder of Mbambadzeni James Manwadu (46), an attorney attached to Legal Aid South Africa in Tho hoyandou.

On 16 January this year, Man wadu apparently arrived at his home at Maniini village, near the Thavhani Mall in Thohoyandou and, while getting out of his motor vehicle to open the gate, he was approached by the two accused, who allegedly shot and killed him.

Munyai (30) is linked to several other reported cases between 2020 and 2022, including the murder case of the Collins Cha bane mayor, Moses Maluleke, and a house robbery at Tswinga village,

where a woman was kidnapped in her own vehicle. The accused and an unknown accomplice allegedly took her car, laptop and cellphone, and instructed the woman to withdraw R10 000 from her bank account.

Nemakhavhani (22) is also linked to other cases around Thohoyandou, including house breaking at Zwavhudi’s animal feeds, robbery with aggravating circumstances, where he robbed an amount of R36 000, and mur der. He is also suspected to be in volved in a case in Vuwani, where he allegedly robbed stokvel money amounting to R30 000, and cases in Waterval for housebreaking with the intent to steal, and theft. The matter was adjourned to 24 October 2022, for Nemakhavhani to secure a legal representative. Both accused will remain in custody.

From left to right: second Princess Zwivhuya Khomola, Miss Waterval 2022 Ntsakisi Matobela and first Princess Zwivhuya Raluthada. Photo: Ntshuxeko Machumele.

Ms Pfarelo Negondeni during the Heritage Day celebrations at Tshilamba last Saturday. Photo: Victor Mukwevho.

Sitting in the front row (second from left), is Elim Circuit Manager, Mr Ntshavheni Rantsu. In the middle sits Tseisi Nkhumeleni with her winning trophy for the Provincial Tshivenda Spelling Bee and her mother, Mrs Takalani Raphulu (on her right). Behind them are some of the educators at Masindi Primary School and Tseisi’s relatives.

Photo: Thembi Siaga.

Tshianeo Munyai (left) and Ndalamo Nemakhavhani appeared in the Thohoyandou Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 3 October, for the murder of Mmbambadzeni James Manwadu. Photo supplied.

MIRROR

Chibase 213 MT, Limpopo Province. We therefore give no�ce to the public. Par�culars of the applica�on are available for inspec�on during office hours (08:00-16:30) at the office of Senior Manager Planning and Development; Thohoyandou Civic Centre Old Agriven building, Thohoyandou 0950 for a Period of 30 days. Objec�ons or representa�ons in respect of the applica�on must be lodged in wri�ng to the Municipal Manager. Thulamela Municipality; Private Bag 5066; Thohoyandou Limpopo; 0950 within a period of 30 days from 30 Sep 2022 to 29 Oct 2022.

be lodged as prescribed in the Na�onal Appeal Regula�ons 2014 by means of the following methods: Appeal to the Department of Environmental Affairs: A�en�on: Directorate Appeals and legal review Email: appeals@ environment.gov.za

By post: private bag x 447, Pretoria,0001

By hand: Environmental House, corner Steve Biko and Soutpansberg Street, Arcadia, Pretoria,0083

Copy of the lodged appeal to the Department of Mineral Resources

A�en�on: Regional Manager: Limpopo Region Email:tebogo.mangaba@ dmre.gov.za

Fax: 086 7101 045

BONISWA TOWERCO

Thsivhase Nature Reserve Boniswa Towerco yo ita khumbelo ya u bveledzisa �ethu uya nga ndayo tewa ya tshipida tsha 92 ya masipala wa Thulamela Municipality pulana ho khetheaho na u shumiswa ha Shango a vhulanguli nga mulayo wa 2016, u vhalea na u netshedzwa. A u pulana ha sipeshala. u shumiswa ha Shango a vhulanguli nga mulayo wa 16 was 2013 u �atawara ya vhudavhidzani nga Boniswa Towerco kha muvhundu wa Chibase 213 MT, vundu la Limpopo. Ri divhadza vhadzulapo. Zwidodombedzwa zwa khumbelo zwi a Wanaka uri vha zwi sedzuluse nga tshi�inga tsha mushumo vhuka� ha iri ya malo u swika nga hafu ya vhuna ofisini ya mulangi muhulwane. Kha u pulana na u bveledzisa masipala wa Thulamela Municipality kha heyi adiresi: Thohoyandou Civic Centre Old Agriven building, Thohoyandou.0950 zwa tshi�inga tsha maduvha a furaru (30 days ). U hanedzana kana u imelela maluga a na khumbelo zwi nga itwa nga u nwalela muhulwane wa masipala kha heyi adiresi: Thulamela Municipality; Private Bag 5066; Thohoyandou,Limpopo; 0950 vhuka� ha maduvha a furaru u bva nga 30 Sep 2022 - 29 Oct 2022. Adiresi ya ane a khou humbela:

BONISWA

Address of applicant: 329 Roan Crescent, Boniswa Corporate Park North Midrand Accepted as correct

MAFANELA GEO-ENVIRO

NOTICE ISSUED IN TERMS OF REGULATION 4(2) OF THE EIA REGULATION, REGARDING THE APPROVED ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION FOR THE FARM PRINZENHAGE 47 MT WITHIN THE MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT OF MUSINA WITH REF: LP30/5/1/1/2/ 14489 PR (LP30/5/1/1/3/2/1 (14489) EM Stockford Mining (Pty) Ltd have been granted an Environmental Authoriza�on for applica�on of prospec�ng right for copper and related mining ac�vi�es issued by the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) on the 23rd of September 2022 and was received on the 27 of September 2022.

REASONS FOR THE DECISION

In reaching the decision the Department looked into the following considera�on:

(a) A public par�cipa�on processes (ppp) was undertaken and the Applicant has sa�sfied the minimum requirements as prescribed in the NEMA EIA 2014 Regula�ons for Public involvement

By post: private bag x 9467, Polokwane,0700

By hand: DMR building,101 Dorp Street, Polokwane,0699

MUTHIVHITHIVHI

ATTORNEYS

NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 35 (5) OF ACT 66 OF 1965

Pursuant to the provisions of Sec�on 35(5) of Act, 66 of 1965, no�ce is hereby given that the First and Final Liquida�on and Distribu�on Account in the estate of the Late KHALUSHI MUKHUDWANE SARINAH will be open for the inspec�on of all persons with an interest therein for a period of 21 days from the 7th October 2022 to the 28th October 2022, and at the offices of the Masters of the High Court. Should no Objec�on thereto be lodged with the Masters concerned during the specified period, the executors will proceed to make payments in.

MUTHIVHITHIVHI

ATTORNEYS 447 P East opposite Thavhani mall, Thohoyandou kagisomuthivhithivhi@ gmail.com

NETSHIUNDA & ASSOCIATES

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN TERMS OF SECTION 29 (1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965 In the Estate of late MPFARISENI MUKHUBA

of 1965, no�ce is hereby given that the First and Final Liquida�on and Distribu�on Account in the Estate of the late Estate of the late MARUVHA LIVHUWANI ID No: 710810

6119 088 Last known

Address: Tshituni Tsha Fhasi, Dzanani

Estate No. 1217/2022 and who died on the 02nd day of June 2022 shall lie for inspec�on at the offices of the Master of High Court and Magistrate’s court, Thohoyandou, for a period of twenty one (21) days as from the date of publica�on hereof.

Dated at Thohoyandou on this 03rd day of October 2022

NETSIANDA INCORPORATED

Agent for Executrix

Office No. 90, Limdev Building, Thohoyandou P.O Box 5285, Thohoyandou, 0950

TEL/FAX: 015 962 0016

FAX2 E-MAIL: 086 609 3482 Email: info@netsiandainc. co.za

REF: EST/M/M.17

RAMOVHA T R ATTORNEYS

NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 35 (5) OF ACT 66 OF 1965

Kindly be informed that the Liquida�on and Distribu�on account in respect of the estate of the late SETHAGATHAGA LISIVHA WILSON of Stand No: k16 Tshedza, Vhulaudzi, Dzanani District in Limpopo Province.

Estate No: 1954/2018

Shall lie for inspec�on at the Master’s office at the Limpopo High Court Building in Thohoyandou and at the office of the Magistrate at Dzanani for a period of 21 (twenty one days) calculated from the date of publica�on hereof (07/10/2022).

Dated at Thohoyandou on this the 29rd day of September 2022.

Executor: RAMOVHA T R ATTORNEYS, Office No 99, Limdev Building, Thohoyandou Cell: 073 1819 418 / 071 145 8936, Fax to E-mail: 086 410 9246 Email: trramovha a�orneys@gmail.com Ref: RTR/EST/04/2022

1

1

1

NB: SALE SHALL BE

STRICTLY CASH AND TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER.

1 x

1 x

1 x TV colour film

1 x Decoder

1 x 2 base bed

1 x Tank White

Dated at Thohoyandou on this the 27th day of September 2022.

RICHARD MATHOBO

ATTORNEYS

PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEYS, 2010 Centre, Block 2D18, Next To Phalaphala Fm, Thohoyandou

TEL/ FAX: 015 962 0220

Cell: 071 169 7071

Email: rmathobo

a�orneys@webmail.co.za

REF: RICH/RM/0019/ MONEYLENDING/ MUZILA.

SMIT & FISHER PLANNING PTY LTD

interested person. An interested person has to provide contact details in order to be heard.

Informa�on has to be provided with regard to the grounds of an objec�on and how rights and interests are affected.

If an interested party has not demonstrated an interest in all of the issues presented in a par�cular land development applica�on or an appeal, the Municipal Planning Tribunal or appeal authority may limit the interested person’s par�cipa�on to only those issues in which an interest has been established.

Address of authorised agent: 371 Melk Street, Nieuw Muckleneuk 0181 or P.O. Box 908, Groenkloof, 0027

Ref: Thohoyandou-M

SMIT & FISHER PLANNING PTY LTD

swikaho 30 u thoma nga dzi 07 Tshimedzi 2022 u vhuya u swika dzi 07 Ḽara 2022.

Muthu ane ado sumbedzisa u vha muthu ane a vha na dzangalelo la khumbelo la zwa mveledziso ya zwa shango u na muhwalo wa u lugisela tshirunzi tshawe kha u sumbedzisa uri muthu are na dzangalelo.

Signed at Thohoyandou on this the 04th day of October 2022.

TSHIKUKUVHE MBAVHI ATTORNEYS Box 2979, Thohoyandou 0950

TSHIKUKUVHE MBAVHI ATTORNEYS.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN

MAST ON THE FARM

CHIBASE 213 MT Boniswa Towerco have lodged a land development applica�on in terms of Sec�on 92 of the Thulamela Municipality Spluma ByLaw 2016, read together with the provisions of Spa�al Planning and Land Use Management Act 16 of 2013 for the construc�on of a Telecommunica�on Mast by Boniswa Towerco on the por�on of the Farm

(b) The environmental impacts associated with the proposed mi�ga�on measures as outlined in the BAR (c) The closure and rehabilita�on is included in the BAR. (d) The environmental emergencies procedure is included in the BAR (e) The environmental awareness plan is included in the BAR and (f) The quantum calcula�on of the financial provision for rehabilita�on of the prospec�ng ac�vi�es is included in the BAR.

NOTICE OF INTENSION TO APPEAL:

An appeal can be lodged against the decision as s�pulated in the Na�onal Appeals Regula�ons 2014 should you wish to appeal. The appeal must be lodged within 20 days from the date of receipt of the no�fica�on to the minister of Environmental Affairs. The appeal must

ID No: 820421 5648 080

last known address: MODEL PARK / WITBANK. Estate No: 2789/2022

Masters office: Polokwane. Date of Death: 05 March 2022.

All persons having claims against the above-men�oned estate must lodge it with the undermen�oned Executor within 30 days from the date of publica�on hereof.

Name and address of executor: UHONE EUPHORIA MAVHAGA, c/o NETSHIUNDA & ASSOCIATES ATTORNEYS, Office No: 206, 2Nd Floor, Old Mutual Building, Thohoyandou, P.o Box 383, Vhulaudzi, 0926 Tel No: 067 737 1320 / 076 3180 274 Ref: M502

NETSIANDA INCORPORATED

NOTICE IN TERMS SECTION 35 (5) OF ACT 66 OF 1965

Pursuant to the provisions of Sec�on 35(5) of Act, 66

RICHARD MATHOBO ATTORNEYS

IN THE MAGISTRATE’S COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MAKHADO HELD AT DZANANI Case no: 797/2019

In the ma�er between: MUZILA MBANGISENI LUCKY PLAINTIFF/ APPLICANT AND MANAVHELA MAMPHWE MASHUDU DEFENDANT/ RESPONDENT NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION

In accordance with a judgment of the above Honourable Court and writ of Execu�on issued in pursuance thereof, the goods men�oned below will be sold in execu�on at 10h00 on the 11th day of NOVEMBER 2022 by the Sheriff of the Court: SHERIFF DZANANI & TSHILWAVHUSIKU PREMISSES MAKHADO TOWNSHIP at the la�er’s office to the highest bidder without warran�es or representa�ons:

NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 92 OF THE THULAMELA MUNICIPALITY SPATIAL PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT BY LAW, 2016, FOR SPECIAL CONSENT TO CONSTRUCT A TELECOMMUNICATION MAST AND BASE STATION ON ERF 1526, THOHOYANDOU-M EXTENSION 1 TOWNSHIP. I, Rohan Paul Vorster on behalf of Smit & Fisher Planning (Pty) Ltd, being the authorised agent of the owner of the ERF 1526, THOHOYANDOU-M EXTENSION 1 TOWNSHIP hereby give no�ce in terms of Sec�on 92 of the Thulamela Municipality Spa�al Planning, Land Development and Land Use Management ByLaw, 2016, that we have applied in terms of Sec�on 74 of the Thulamela Municipality Spa�al Planning, Land Development and Land Use Management By-Law, 2016, read together with Clause 40 of the Thulamela Land Use Scheme, 2020, to Thulamela Local Municipality for special consent use for the construc�on of a Telecommunica�on Mast and Base Sta�on situated at the above men�oned property.

Par�culars of the applica�on will lie for inspec�on during normal office hours at Thohoyandou Civic Centre, Old Agriven Building, Thohoyandou, 0950, for a period of 30 days from 07 October 2022 un�l 07 November 2022.

Objec�ons to or representa�ons in respect of the applica�on must be lodged with or made in wri�ng and hand delivered to the above men�oned offices or posted to The Municipal Manager, Private Bag X5066, Thohoyandou, 0950 within a period of 30 days from 07 October 2022 un�l 07 November 2022.

A person claiming to be an interested person in a land development applica�on has the burden of establishing his or her status as an

Nḓivhadzo malugana na khethekanyo ya vhu 92 ya masipala wa Thulamela nga puḽane ya tshipasiaḽa na vhulanguli ha kushumisele kwa Shango uya nga mulayo wa 2016 wa thendelano yo khetheaho ya u �atwa ha vhudavhidzani ha thekhinolodzhi na tshiṱitshi tsha mutheo tsha ERF 1526 ngei ḓoroboni ya Ṱhohoyanḓou-m ekisiṱesheni tsha u thoma. “Nne Rohan Paul vorster ndo imelela Smit na fisher planning (Pty)Ltd sa muimeli o tendelelwaho ane avha muṋe wa Erf 1526 ire ḓoroboni ya Ṱhohoyandou-m ekisiṱesheni tsha u thoma ndi khou �a nḓivhadzo nga ha puḽane ya tshipasiaḽa na mveledziso dza shango na vhulanguli ha kushumisele kwa shango nga mulayo wo �iwaho nga 2016 wa Masipala wa Thulamela we ra u apuḽaya malugana na khethekanyo ya vhu 74 wa masipala wa Thulamela kha puḽane ya tshipasiala , mveledziso ya shango na vhulanguli ha kushumisele kwa Shango uya nga mulayo wo �iwaho nga 2016 nahone i do vhaliwa yoṱhe na tshipiḓa tsha vhu 40 tsha tshikimu tsha kushumisele kwa shango kwa Thulamela, 2020, I tshi vhalelwa masipala wa Thulamela wa mahayani u itela tshumelo ya thendelano yo khetheaho ya u �aṱa masithi ya vhudavhidzani ha thekhinolodzhi na tshiṱitshi tsha mutheo uri a�o �ethu ho bulwaho a�o ntha. Zwidodombedza zwa khumbelo zwi do sedzuluswa nga vhuroṅwane nga zwi�inga zwo teaho ofisini ngei sentharani ya siviki ya Thohoyandou, zwi�atoni zwa kale zwa Agriven, Ṱhohoyanḓou, 0950 lwa tshikhala tsha maduvha a 30 u bva dzi 07 Tshimedzi 2022 u swika dzi 07 Ḽara 2022.

Khanedzo kana u sumbedza u amba nga nḓila ya u thoni�a khumbelo I tea u thoma ya ṅwalwa ya rumelwa nga tshanda ofisini dzo mbulwaho a�o nṱha kana dza posiwa mulaguli wa masipala, private Bag x5066, Thohoyandou 0950 lwa tshikhala tsha maḓuvha a

Muthu honoyo ane a vha na dzangalelo u tea u netshedza zwidodombedzwa zwine a do kwamiwa kwazwo u itela uri a kone u pfala. Zwidodombedzwa zwi tea u netshedziwa malugana na khanedzo na uri pfanelo na lutamo zwi kwamea nga ndila de. Arali tshigwada tsha vhathu vhane vha vha na dzangalelo, vha sa khou �a tsumbedziso ya u takalela zwothe zwo ambiwaho kha khumbelo ya mveledziso ya zwa shango ,bodo ya zwa vhupulane ya masipala kana vhalauli vha dovhololo ya khumbelo vha do �ungudza dzangalelo la vhathu �edzi hane�o hune ha vha na thaidzo ya dzangalelo.

Aḓiresi ya muimeleli o tendelwaho: 317 Melk street, Nieuw Muckleneuk, 0181 or P.O.Box 908, Groenkloof, 0027

Referentsi yashu: Ṱhohoyanḓou-M

TSHIKUKUVHE MBAVHI ATTORNEYS.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN

TERMS OF SECTION 29 (1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION

OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965

Estate Late BALOYI SAMBOLA SAMSON, I.D no: 280314 5135 088 of Stand no. 97, Nkuzana Village, Limpopo Province who died on 2021/11/05 and who was married in community of property to Baloyi Beamere Alice, I.D no: 331010 0266 08 9.

Estate no: 429/2022

Master’s office: Thohoyandou

Persons having claims against this estate are called to lodge their claims within 30 days from date of publica�on.

TERMS OF SECTION 29 (1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965

Estate Late RAMARU MANDLA MATTHEWS, I.D no: 620629 5474 081 of Stand no. 793, Magangeni Village, Limpopo Province who died on 2022/03/29 and who was widower.

Estate no: 962/2022

Master’s office: Thohoyandou

Persons having claims against this estate are called to lodge their claims within 30 days from date of publica�on. Signed at Thohoyandou on this the 04th day of October 2022.

TSHIKUKUVHE MBAVHI ATTORNEYS Box 2979, Thohoyandou 0950

TSHIKUKUVHE MBAVHI ATTORNEYS.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN

TERMS OF SECTION 29 (1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965

Estate Late NGOBENI NKHENSANI VICTOR, I.D no: 620916 5660 086 of Stand no. 691B, Elim (Magangeni) Village, Limpopo Province who died on 2022/06/23 and who was married in community of property to Ngobeni Khensani Norah, I.D no: 640315 0955 08 6.

Estate no: 1561/2022

Master’s office: Thohoyandou

Persons having claims against this estate are called to lodge their claims within 30 days from date of publica�on. Signed at Thohoyandou on this the 04th day of October 2022.

TSHIKUKUVHE MBAVHI ATTORNEYS Box 2979, Thohoyandou 0950

MLFA’s general secretary removed

By Kaizer Nengovhela

The future of the general secretary of the Makhado Local Football Association (MLFA), Mr Itani Netshivhulana, more commonly known as Muraida, hangs in the balance after SAFA Vhembe decided to remove him from his position.

Netshivhulana was elected general secretary of the association on 30 July this year during a congress held at the Makhado Show Grounds. Netshivhulana was elected to the position, which was left vacant by Mr Freddy Phathela, who was elected as the new chairperson of the associa tion.

The decision to remove Netshivhulana is likely to split the region, after members from the Nzhelele region made clear that they were not happy with the decision. “This is not fair. We expected SAFA to come up with such a decision. It’s all about connec tions at SAFA,” said a member of one of the teams, who did not want his name to be mentioned. “This is not a chieftaincy, but an organisation that is ruled by the people who were voted in by the people,” said an other team member.

SAFA Vhembe´s president, Mr Jabulani Ndove, responded by saying that Mabaleng Sport Development had submitted the dispute, alleging that Netshivhulana did not qualify as an office bearer because he was not a Makhado resi dent. Ndove said that SAFA Vhembe had referred the matter to the dispute-resolution committee, who found that Netshivhulana had dual residency but did not qualify for the position.

Ndove said that several articles of the statutes of the Makhado LFA had to be considered, one such being that Netshivhulana stayed at Tshithuthuni and at Siloam village. Siloam is regarded as a soft boundary by the local football association. However, Netshivhu lana’s team, Muraida FC, have their home ground at Sendedza village, which falls under Makhado Local Municipality and is

currently campaigning within the SAFA Vhembe regional league.

The statement from Safa Vhembe indicated that Netshivhulana had paid the R300 affiliation fee to Makhado on 14 June this year. The pay ment was the membership fee for his club as per the LFA’s statutes - the first the payment made since the team was promoted to the regional league. The statement further indicated that Netshivhulana’s team was not yet regarded as an associate member of the Makhado LFA. Since the payment of the affiliation fee, no ordinary congress has been held where new members could be accepted.

In his response, Netshivhulana said that he was still waiting for legal advice before deciding on a way forward. He said that if any dispute about his eligibility for office existed, it should have been raised at the July congress, and not two months later.

MUSINA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

INTENDED SALE OF LAND: MUSINA

BESTEM SKENKING EN VERKOOP VAN GROND: MUSINA U RENGISWA HA MAVU: MUSINA

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 18 of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, 2000 (Act 3 of 2000), Section 14 of the Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act, 56 of 2003) and Section 79(18) of the Local Government Ordinance, 1939 (Act 17 of 1939) that the Municipality intend to alienate vacant properties within its area of Jurisdiction. List of the affected properties will be placed on the website and notice board in municipal offices.

Township Erf Zoning Size

Messina-Nancefield Ext 1 908 Residential 1 976.55 m²

Messina Ext 1 503 Industrial 1 976.95 m²

Messina-Nancefield Extension 9 4581 Institutional 1837.93

Messina-Nancefield Extension 9 4582 Institutional 4057.78 m²

Messina-Nancefield Extension 9 4583 Institutional 6729.38 m²

Messina-Nancefield Extension 9 4223 Business 1 4223 m²

Messina Nancefield

Messina Nancefield

Messina Nancefield

Masisi

Messina Nancefield

Messina Nancefield

Messina Nancefield

of

Institutional 2990

1790.97

1628.42

1Ha

Institutional 2694.30

Institutional 1.14

Institutional 2597.37

Any person who wishes to lodge an objection may do so in writing within a period of 14 days from date of this publication to the under-mentioned address.

Any person who cannot read or write may apply for assistance at the Corporate Services Depart ment – Legal Section at the under mentioned address.

MUNICIPAL MANAGER/MUNISIPALE BESTUURDER NoticeNo/Kennisgewing:4/22-23

Musina Local Municipality/Musina Plaaslike Munisipaliteit Date/Datum: 7/10/2022 Civic Centre/Burgersentrum File 143 21 Irwin Street/Straat Musina, 0900 Tel:

Fax:

EMPLOYMENT BULLETIN

Job Title: Material Handler

Division: Conways Xpress Thohoyandou (XT)

Number of Posts: One (1)

Qualifications: Grade 12 or Equivalent

Driver License – C1 (Code 10) with valid PrDP.

Preferred experience: At least one year in an aluminium or stock handling environment as well as 2 years commercial driving experience

Reports To: Stock Controller & Operations Manager

Main purpose of job: Picking, packing, receiving & loading of stock, ad-hoc goods deliveries when required & general housekeeping.

Job Title: Driver Department: Conways Xpress Thohoyandou (XT)

Number of Posts: Two (2)

Qualifications: Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent

NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

Project

Driver License – EB (Code 8) with valid PrDP. C1 will be advantageous.

Preferred experience: Two years’ experience as a commercial driver

Basic knowledge of Wispeco’s Crealco Aluminium products

Report to: Operations Manager / Stock Controller / Storeman

Main purpose of job: Deliver goods and communicate with customers (work without assistance)

Deliver correct quality goods and collect returns from customers.

Job Title: Admin Assistant Division: Conways Xpress Thohoyandou (XT)

No. of posts: One (1)

Report to: Ops/Admin Manager

Requirements: Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent.

Fully computer literate (MS office fully competent, Excel Competent)

Good telephone and communication skills

At Least 2 years experience in an administrative/operations environment; Cashier, Accounting or General Administration processes.

A relevant post matric qualification, Own car with license would be an advantage

Main purpose of job: Responsible for all administrative functions.

Short listed candidates will be required to undergo the relevant psychometric test.

Application to: Conways Xpress Thohoyandou – Attention: Ndivhuwo Maliga

Mail address: ndivhuwo@conways.co.za

Closing date:

Nkuzana Masters are still superior

By Bernard Chiguvare

Nkuzana Masters was in high spirts after they beat Basani Masters 3-1 on Saturday, 1 October, at The Hub Annual Soccer Tourna ment in Nkuzana village. This was part of the Hlanganani Masters Football League.

Bungeni Birds Masters, Makhado Masters, Basani Masters and Nkuzana Masters battled for top honours in the competition. The tournament is an annual event held in different villages around Hlanganani and Elim. All players are 35 years and older.

“We found that the youths in our villages seem

to have forgotten about soccer, so, as a way of trying to lure them to love the game again, we have a tournament, which is hosted by different villages every year,” said Solly Christopher Shi vuri, the deputy chairperson of the Hlanganani Masters Football League and coach of Nkuzana Masters.

Since 2020, Nkuzana Masters have played in four finals; losing two and winning two games. “I feel great. In fact, this is a great achievement for us as a team. We were defending champions, so we fought to grab the title again and did it,” said a happy Shivuri.

Brighton Mavasa, coach of Basani Masters (who were the losing finalists), said his team lost because the players had had no confidence in their own abilities. “This is our first time playing in the finals, and we hope to boost the confi dence of our players,” he said.

As the winning team, Nkuzana Masters walked away with a soccer kit that included soc cer balls, gold medals and R4 000 in cash. The losing finalists were awarded soccer balls, silver medals and a R3 000 cash prize.

Acid test waits for United Artists

By Frank Mavhungu

This weekend marks the starting point for the league activities of the teams falling under the auspices of the Limpopo Stream of the ABC Motsepe League. Most of the matches will be played on Saturday afternoon, while only three are scheduled for Friday afternoon.

Sparks are expected to fly when Mpheni Home De fenders host United Artists at the Louis Trichardt High School Grounds on Saturday. This will be the first league match for United Artists in the higher division, following their promotion from the SAB League at the end of last

season.

According to the managing director of United Artists, Mr Thikhedzo Mashau, things continued as usual in their camp after playing their promotional playoff matches in Polokwane about three months ago. He said that, judging by their performance in their rehearsal games the past few weeks, he was con vinced that his team was ready to absorb any amount of heat.

Some of the players who are expected to give Home De fenders a tough time include Rendani Mukomafhedzi and Ndamulelo Mathoni. Home Defenders are the defending league champions.

Giyani Happy Boys will host Bellevue Winners Park at the

Shikukwani Stadium outside Giyani. Winners Park are still trying to assemble a squad after buying the ABC Motsepe League franchise from Ablex United recently.

Mikhado FC will do battle with Vondwe XI Bullets at the Rabali Stadium. Musina United will travel to Lou is Trichardt. Their match against Munaca FC will be played at the Makhado Show Grounds. Eleven Fast Tigers and Tubatse United FC will test each other’s strength at the Turfloop Stadium outside Polokwane.

The three fixtures scheduled for Friday afternoon are Ditlou FC vs Tzaneen United, Mighty FC vs The Dolphins FC and Phinnet City vs PJ Stars.

Work at developing your own players - Hans Coetzee

By Victor Mukwevho

Former Black Leopards CEO Mr Aaron Thidiela is calling on soccer scouts in the Vhembe District to keep on searching for up-and-com ing local stars and guide the players properly.

Thidiela, alias Hans Coetzee, is well-known for signing former Mamelodi Sundowns captain Hlompho Kekana and former Leopards winger Matari Netshidzivhe when they were both 16 years old and helping them to become top players in the DStv league.

Thidiela, who is the young er brother of Black Leopards supremo Mr David Thidiela, made his name in the football fraternity when he starred for the then invincible Tshivhase

High School in 1972.

“I was playing in the school’s junior teams from 1970. When I was in Form 3 (Grade 10) in 1972, I was picked for the senior team and since then I played in every game for the school,” he said. He added that, at Tshivhase High School, he had played with great players such as Fondi Ndou, Ace Ndou, Boy Boy Mudau and Duiker Bugana, just to mention a few. “We lost only once that year and became the best soccer team in the then Northern Transvaal,” he said.

After he sustained a serious knee injury in 1976, he hung up his soccer boots and became the managing director of Gold ville Young Tigers.

At Tigers, they believed in grooming their own players

from a very young age and guiding them into becoming first-team players. “We have to develop and nurture players from our junior divisions,” he said.

When his elder brother Da vid bought the status of Black Leopards, he became the CEO of the team, where he worked for 11 years.

When asked about the standard of the game in local football, Thidiela said today’s players were not as commit ted to the game as those of yesteryear.

“From the premier league to the amateur league, players are no longer committed to the game. They are always in the media for the wrong reasons. Young players no longer have role models,” he said.

Magau United emerge as champions of Rowza games

By Kaizer Nengovhela

Magau United emerged as the new champions of the Rowza Soccer tournament, which was held on Saturday and Sunday at the Ra mantsha Grounds.

The tournament started with eight teams. United emerged as the champions after beating Tshikhwani Stone Breakers 7-8 in the final on Sunday. The two teams played to 1-all draw and the winner had to be determined via penalty shoot-out.

For their efforts, United went home with R5 000 and a trophy.

The runners-up, Tshikhwani Stone Breakers, received R2 500 and a soccer ball. The third prize of R1 200 went to Muraleni United.

According to the organiser, Mr

Rowen Thobakgale, the main pur pose of the tournament was to unify the young people in the Sinthu mule area. “It is during such events that people learn how to organise themselves,” he added. Thobakgale appealed to the youth to take their education seriously if they wanted to get somewhere in life. He said study was a process that required dedication, concentration and effec tive time management.

“As organisers, it is our obliga tion to ensure that the society in which we are living is healthy and participation in sport is a step in the right direction. Let us help prepare our youth to be responsible mem bers of society who can contribute positively to the development of our country,” he said.

Ronald Ramaligela (left) hands over the winner’s trophy to Mutshidzi Mathavhela of Magau United, with Rowen Thobakgale (organiser) assisting. Photo: Kaizer Nengovhela.

Ready to absorb the ABC Motsepe League heat: United Artists FC. Photo: Frank Mavhun gu.

Former soccer star and Black Leopards CEO Aaron “Hans Coetzee” Thidiela. Photo: Victor Mukwevho.

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Mixed fortunes for Maindis Ladies

By Frank Mavhungu

Maindis Ladies had mixed fortunes in their last two

Hollywoodbets Super League matches. They col lected the maximum points in their home match against Tsunami Queens, whom they beat 2-0 at the Giyani Stadium last Wednesday (28 September). On Sat urday, the roles were reversed and they suffered a 0-2 defeat in Kimberley at the hands of Richmond United Ladies.

The goals in Main dis’ match against Tsu nami Queens came via Sophie Magoro and the team’s captain, Xiluva Tshabalala. The Bunge ni side are now lying in the seventh spot on the log standings. Ma indis have managed to deposit 37 points into their league account from 23 matches to date.

The team’s head coach, Sipho Mabuza, is still optimistic that they are on track to achieve their set target,

despite the fact that the team has been blowing hot and cold. According to him, their aim is to finish their league pro gramme among the top four teams on the log standings.

He said that they would achieve their set target when considering the fact that they still had seven matches to play before the end of the season. He added that the fact that four of their remaining match es would be played on their home turf was an advantage to his team. The fact that they were not playing this week end would give them enough time to prepare for their next fixture, he added.

Their next fixture will be against Bloemfontein Celtic at the Giyani Stadium on Sunday, 16 October. Mabuza said that he would be working on the strikers’ target shooting during the team’s training sessions in the coming days. According to him, his team had created numerous scoring chances but had failed to convert even one of them in their game against Richmond United last Saturday.

Warning lights shine for Leopards

By Frank Mavhungu

Things are moving from bad to worse in the Black Leop ards camp. Lidoda duvha, as they are also called, are fast becoming the league’s milk

cow. The team have managed to win only one of the five matches that they have played to date. They lost 0-3 to Polokwane City, 0-1 to Baroka FC, 0-1 to Hungry Lions and 1-3 to Casric Stars, while their only victory was a 1-0 win over MM Plat inum.

If the current league log for the Motsepe Foundation Championship League were the final one, Black Leopards would have been relegated to the lower division. The Thohoyan dou side are perched in the second-last position on the log standings. Black Leopards have conceded eight goals and managed to score only two in the five matches they

have played so far.

The former United Artists forward Matimu Tshabalala scored their only goal when they lost 1-3 to Casric Stars at the Solomon Mahlangu Stadi um in Kwamhlanga last Sat urday. Their second goal was scored by Kenneth Nthatheni when they beat MM Platinum FC 1-0 at the Malamulele Sta dium three weeks ago.

When reacting to the current situation within the club, the chairman of the club, Mr David Thidiela, indicated that the team’s poor performance was a worrying factor to everyone in the club. He said that the management of the team was spending sleepless nights in trying to find ways to normalise the situation.

He repeatedly said that their aim was to win the league championship at the end of the season and gain promotion to the DStv Premiership Divi sion. According to him, their set target was still achievable, since the team have played only five league matches so far. He appealed to the team’s fans not to throw in the towel, adding that their time to rejoice was coming.

But can Black Leopards maul TTM?

By Frank Mavhungu

Black Leopards are gear ing up for two tough league matches that they will play over the next five days. They will host Platinum City Rovers in their Motsepe Foundation Championship League match at the Malam ulele Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The team will then pay a visit to Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila (TTM) at the Thohoyandou Stadium next Wednesday (12th).

Things are not going ac cording to plan in the Black Leopards camp. Lidoda duvha had lost four of the five match es they had played so far and registered only one victory. Their only victory was against

MM Platinum, whom they had beaten 1-0 at the Malamulele Stadium. The Thohoyandou side are still in mourning after their 1-3 defeat at the hands of Casric Stars at the Solomon Mahlangu Stadium in Kwamh langa last Saturday.

Black Leopards will pin their hopes on Matimu Tshabalala, Noko Malekana and their Na mibian striker, Bethuel Muzeu, for goals this Saturday. Just like Black Leopards, City Rovers are still battling to find a winning combination. Rovers have deposited only one point into their league account to date. They are languishing at the bottom of the log. The Potchef stroom side have also conceded the most goals.

Should they fail to collect

the maximum points in their match against City Rovers, Black Leopards are likely to give away all six points at stake this coming week. TTM are sharpened to kill. Vhadau Vha Damani collected 10 points in their last three matches. They shared the spoils with Magesi FC, following their 1-1 draw at Polokwane’s Old Peter Mokaba Stadium last Sunday.

Whether the defenders for Black Leopards, Kenneth Nthatheni, Kyaan Bull and Amukelani Chauke, will have enough strength to stop TTM’s forwards in Thabiso Nkoana, Moeketsi Sekola and Rendani Ndou, remains to be seen. Thabiso Nkoana scored TTM’s equalising goal against Magesi FC last Sunday.

Slim victory for VFA against Baroka

By Frank Mavhungu

Venda Football Academy (VFA) welcomed their new head coach, Mr Kabelo Sibiya, with a 1-0 victory over Baroka FC on Saturday. The clash in the Motsepe Founda tion Championship League match took place at the Tho hoyandou Stadium.

Sibiya took over from Mr Michael Loftman, who parted ways with the club two weeks ago. VFA had lost three of the four matches that the team had played under the guidance of Mr Loftman, something that did not sit well with the man agement of the team.

During an interview with Sibiya shortly after Saturday’s game, he was quick to mention that the team’s victory was a step in the right direction. He said that he knew that Baroka were going to give them a very tough game. He told his players before the game to avoid committing fouls within their own danger zone as Baroka were dangerous in terms of set pieces.

Sibiya said that the victory would not only help to restore the team’s lost pride but would go a long way in reviving their hopes for promotion.

Asked how much he knew about their next opponents, MM Platinum, the soft-spo

ken mentor said that he had watched all their games during the promotional playoffs cam paign. He added that the club had dumped a lot of its former players and bolstered the squad with a number of experienced players

VFA and Platinum will meet at the Bidvest Stadium in Johannesburg on Friday after noon (7th).

Coming back to their game against Baroka, Sibiya said that the players had played according to his instructions. Their all-important goal came via the former Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila (TTM) striker, Rhulani Manzini, towards the end of the first half.

Sedzani Mudau of VFA (right) and Jerry Msane of Baroka are focused on the ball. Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

The Gogobole Women Elderly soccer team received a new soccer kit on 24 September. From left to right are Phineus Malima, Musoliwa Maphaha (donor), Dakalo Maphaha, George Maphala, Madala Maphaha, Muravha Mashau and Murulana Thavhayamipfa, photographed during the handover of the soccer kit. Photo supplied.

Xiluva Tshabalala scored Maindis’ opening goal in their game against Tsunami Queens at the Giyani Sta dium last Wednesday. Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

Matimu Tshabalala scored the only goal for Black Leopards against Casric Stars last Saturday. Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

Leopards do the usual and suspend technical staff

By Frank Mavhungu

The head coach of Black Leopards Football Club, Mr Joel Masutha, his assistant, Mr Morgan Shivambu, and the goalkeeper coach, Mr Sam

Banda, may have been added to the millions of jobless people in the country.

During an interview with Mr Masutha, he confirmed that the trio were summoned to an urgent meeting called by the chairman of the club, Mr David Thidiela, on Monday morning.

He said that, in that meeting, Mr Thidiela wanted an explanation from the technical team regarding the team’s poor results over the past weeks. “The Prophet”, as he is affectionately called, said that Banda and Shivambu were the first to give their sides of the story. He further stated that Mr Thidiela was not satisfied with the explanation from the two.

According to him, the chairman had looked very agitated after Shivambu and Banda had tried

to justify why the team had lost four of the five league games they had played to date. He said Mr Thidiela then told them that they were all suspended with full pay before he was accorded an opportunity to give his side of the story.

According to him, they all went to the team’s training sessions on Monday and Tuesday afternoon, despite their verbal suspension. Asked why they had decided to ignore the verbal suspension by Mr Thidiela and gone to the team’s training sessions, Mr Masutha said that they had regarded the suspension as of no force and effect until being produced in writing.

The trio were still to receive written notices of suspension from the club at the time of our going to print.

When trying to justify the move, Mr Thidiela said that he had not intended to place the trio on precautionary suspension. According to him, their reactions during the meeting had propelled him to take that drastic action. He said that the three men had done so much for the club over the past years and that the team’s poor results over the past weeks were nothing compared to the contributions they had made to the club.

VFA must make it two-in-a-row to stay in the running for league title

By Frank Mavhungu Venda Football Academy (VFA) will play two Motsepe Foundation Championship League matches away from home within the space of five days. Their first fixture will be against MM Platinum FC, with whom they will lock horns at the Bidvest Stadium in Johannesburg on Friday afternoon (7th).

Should they fail to beat Platinum, VFA will have only themselves to blame. Platinum started the season on a sad note. They managed to win only one of the five matches that they have played so far and shared the glory once. Their only victory was against JDR Stars, whom they had beaten 2-0 in their opening fixture of the season. Platinum are still battling to come to terms with last weekend’s 1-2 defeat at the hands of Pretoria Callies.

VFA will not come back home after their game against MM Platinum. Instead, they will drive to Kimberly on Saturday morning and start with preparations for their next match on Sunday morning. Their next fixture will be against Hungry Lions at the Galeshewe Stadium in Kim-

berly next Tuesday (11th).

Hungry Lions are one of the close contenders for the league championship. The Northern Cape side are currently lying in the sixth position on the log standings with nine points from five outings. Should VFA manage to beat MM Platinum and hold Hungry Lions to a draw, they will most likely jump from the 11th position to the 7th spot on the log standings.

VFA will see the return for the team’s captain, Ricardo Versuur, in their game against Platinum. Versuur had watched his team’s last two games from the grandstand. He was given a red card in their game against Polokwane City three weeks ago. Should he be given a chance, Versuur is expected to form a good combination with Mxolisi Khoza and Nicholas Motloung at the back.

Suspended: Mr Joel “The Prophet” Masutha. Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

Elsewhere, Baroka FC will host Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila FC at the Global Stadium in Lebowakgomo on Saturday.

VFA’s centre back, Mxolisi Khoza.

Photo: Frank Mavhungu.