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Another R24m to fix the Sinthumule road 2021, he referred the matter to both the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and the The Road Agency of Limpopo (RAL) Directorate for Priority Crime Investiconfirmed that a further R24 million gation (Hawks), who said that the conhad been allocated for the reconstruc- tractor would face dire consequences tion of the D959 Road. Construction should investigations find any dishonest work on this controversial road that dealings regarding the project. The leads to Sinthumule and Kutama is contractor, Makasana Construction, expected to start this week. who is in a joint venture with Vashumi, In 2020, the Limpopo MEC for was ordered back to the road and on 20 Public Works, Dickson Masemola, November 2021 started to remove the announced that R11.5 million had been layer of tar with a grader. budgeted to rehabilitate the D959 On investigation, the condition of from Louis Trichardt to the Makhado the road ranged from poor to very poor Air Force Base, and the D3715 from and required major reconstruction as Madabani to Tshikhodo. Construction it was developing what is referred to as work on the D959 started in January crocodile skin - cracks around potholes the same year. in the road, which means a deeper probBecause of shoddy work, millions lem, such as the possible existence of more had to be pumped into the project, water underneath the road’s surface. For but to no avail. Two years down the line, motorists travelling this potholed road, the project is still not finished, leaving this could mean the difference between residents with the same dangerous life and death. roads and many unanswered questions, RAL spokesperson Mr Maropeng such as who is now to blame for the Manyathela confirmed that they had sepoor condition of the newly “upgraded” cured a total of R24 million to fund the road? long-awaited project. “Local community This incomplete development has members and motorists have raised so far cost taxpayers close to R31.5 concerns about the condition of this million since it started in 2020, and has road for some time,” he said. achieved little else besides causing frusAs far as the new project is contration to thousands of commuters who cerned, Manyathela promised that local travel to and from town every day. people would also be used during the When Masemola visited the project in construction process. “They will also

By Kaizer Nengovhela

“My dream is to dance with my idol, Makhadzi” Nineteen-year-old Vunene Salani from Hamasia Tshipuseni outside Vuwani has captured the hearts of communities from all over with his unique dancing techniques. His one big dream, however, is to be a dancer for his music idol, Makhadzi. (See story on page 2)

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be empowered with the skills they will use to provide for themselves after the completion of the six-month project,” he said.

A local taxi driver, Mr Idani Mugwedi, who operates between Louis Trichardt and Sinthumule on a daily basis, said that the poor condition of the road had been a cause of concern for himself and other local community members. “We really welcome this project with open arms because we have been waiting long. Besides prolonging the lifespan of our vehicles, it will make our lives easier as we will be able to move from one place to another easily.

This makes us very happy and thankful,” said Mugwedi.

Mr Rudzani Mafunisa, a resident in the area, expressed his unhappiness about the state of the road. “Residents had reached out to RAL for intervention. The government officials misuse the taxpayers’ money by doing shoddy jobs and the contractors benefit for themselves and forget about the community. The potholes are deep, and when it rains, they get deeper and more dangerous as they are covered with water, which makes it hard to spot the holes when you drive,” Mafunisa said.

“The potholes here have become shallow graves that damage vehicles. Even worse, they take lives,” he said.

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“I need to find illegitimate son for my life to normalize” Musina News Jonathan Kgoadi (38) is a very worried man, and his only hope lies with the people of Musina who he believes are the ones who can help him solve his problem. Although his story is a complicated one, he still believes that some light lies at the end of the tunnel for him to reclaim his normal life. Kgoadi wants to be united with his son, who was born from a woman in the Musina area in 2012.

Kgoadi himself is from Mmotong village outside Polokwane.

“Everything in my life has stopped and nothing is moving.

Whenever I consult pastors and spiritual healers, they all tell me that nothing will move until I get my boy child and introduce him to my ancestors through a traditional ceremony.

I have tried to find the boy on my own over the past five years, but without success.”

He explains how his misery started. “I am a businessman who sells clothing to shops and individuals here in Limpopo. I went to Musina in 2012 to deliver my orders when I met this beautiful, ever-smiling woman in town, and we greeted. I took her number and asked her to visit me in my room at the Impala Lodge (now Musina Hotel), and she agreed. Unfortunately, I called her ‘mommy’ and she called me ‘daddy’, and I never bothered to ask her real name. I returned to Musina for a second time in 2012 and we spent another night together in my room. I then left and continued with my business in other parts of the country.”

After a month, the lady called him and told him that she was pregnant with his baby.

“We communicated for months until the baby was born and she told me that the baby was a boy.

I kept promising that I would come to see the baby but, unfortunately, we lost contact and I presumed that she had moved on. I am married to my loving

wife now, and all I need is to find the boy and do a cleansing ceremony, so that my things can move again,” he said. “I will only introduce the boy to my ancestors and then return him to his mother. I will contribute towards his upbringing. I am lucky because my current wife supports me wholeheartedly in my endeavour to unite with my boy,” he says.

He describes the woman as being of average built, neither dark nor light skinned. The

woman spoke Tshivenda and told him then that she stayed at Skoonplaas. “I now take responsibility for my carelessness because I never asked for her name, and I never visited her where she stayed. I am happy to share my picture in the hope that the woman will recognise me and contact me.”

If the woman in question recognises Kgoadi, or if anyone can help him unite with his son, contact him on 076 814 7234.”

Photographed during the unveiling ceremony of the late Funanani Mandy Radzilani’s tombstone at the Muledane cemetery. From left to right: Member of Parliament Ms Faith Muthambi, Ms Anna Radzilani (mother), Ms Arehone Radzilani (sister), Ms Khodani Radzilani (sister) and Mr Thabo Radzilani (father). Photo supplied.

Mourners come from far to pay their tributes to Funie Radzilani

By Elmon Tshikhudo Loved ones from near and far came to pay their last respects to the late Funanani Mandy Radzilani from Muledane village after her sudden death on Sunday, 27 March. She passed away in the Pholoso Clinic in Polokwane after a long but unspecified illness. She was only 35 at the time of her death.

Also known as Funie van Tonder to her nearest and dearest, she owned a number of businesses, including Mabumbani, which she coowned with her friend Bumba Mashudu, the famous Funie’s Eatery, Fukani General Trading, Feeder Lushaka, and Funie’s Laundromat.

Funie was buried at the local Muledane cemetery after a memorial service was held for her at the Christian Worship Jonathan Kgoadi (38) desperately wants to be united with his illegitimate son, so that his life can return to normal again.

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Young dancer’s dream is to share the stage with his idol, Makhadzi

By Elmon Tshikhudo Nineteen-year-old Vunene Salani from Hamasia Tshipuseni outside Vuwani has captured the hearts of communities from all over with his unique dancing techniques.

Vunene Salani from Hamasia Tshipuseni.

His exceptional talent for entertaining people with his dancing skills has catapulted him to instant celebrity status, making him the envy of many, and no function is complete without this 12th grader.

He is a popular face at parties, graduations, weddings and other events in his area. He also happens to be a good chef (just something on the side he also likes to brag about).

But despite his phenomenal success, this young man holds a dream of one day dancing for music sen-

sation Makhadzi. “I do not need people to tell me I am a good dancer. I know my story, and the genre that Makhadzi sings is my speciality. I have been following her with keen interest, going to gigs where she was performing in the hope of meeting her, but that has not happened. I have been texting her on all her social media platforms, but I’m not getting her attention or response,” he said.

Salani is not about to give up and he has relayed a special message directly to his idol: “I am not shy. I am energetic and friendly and could fit in well and be one of your dancers.

Please, my sister Makhadzi Muimbi Queen ya Venda, give me a chance and make my dream come true!”

Salani pleads for anyone who can help to hook him up with Makhadzi to call him on 066 337 7822.

Centre (CWC) in Maniini on Saturday, 2 April. Mourners from all corners of the country attended the service. Among them were senior pastors, staff from Phalaborwa FNB whom she worked with years ago, representatives of the local municipality, and even wellknown musicians, including the evergreen Lufuno Dagada and Mulalo Mutoti, better known as Bhamba.

ANC leader and member of parliament Ms Faith Muthambi eulogised Funie as an all-rounder who excelled at whatever she did. “I met Funie in 1999 and the social contract and bond we formed since then never lapsed. She was a God-fearing person who related with everybody. She was selfless and did not mind promoting other people’s businesses. She was a role model who lived life to the fullest.

My advice to the youth is that

they follow in her footsteps in order to make this country a better place for all,” she said.

Bishop Rofhiwa Madzinge, who heads CWC’s Tshwane branch, described Funie as his pillar of strength. “From the beginning of my ministry, Funie and her friend Mashudu Bumba devoted their time and helped me. I can proudly say that I am here because of them, and I appreciate them.”

A colleague of hers, businessman Mr Oscar Mudau, also had only kind words to remember her by. “Funie was an esteemed entrepreneur and her selflessness helped us immensely as she would advertise and support our businesses,” he said.

Funie is survived by parents Mr Thabo Samuel Radzilani and Ms Anna Tshilidzi Radzilani, and two younger sisters, Khodani and Arehone Radzilani.

Tshakhuma community not happy with Levubu police’s services

By Bernard Chiguvare On Saturday, 2 April, Tshakhuma residents engaged with the leadership of the Levubu Police Station to discuss serious concerns regarding unsolved cases in their area. The meeting, held at the Tshakhuma Tribal Hall, was organized by the Tshakhuma SANCO branch.

The residents complained that, while the crime rate in the Tshakhuma area has reached a frightening high, they do not ever see the police making any arrests in serious cases.

“In 2018, I reported a case of housebreaking, but up to now I have not received any feedback from the police. When we report cases, we expect the police to update us on the perpetrators’ arrests. Today I felt this case should be closed because it is taking too long,” said community member Ms Tshifhiwa Rachel Madzivhandila.

During the said housebreaking incident, Madzivhandila claims to have lost groceries, four cell phones and R600 cash. “This was a nasty experience as I had to fight the

thieves off wielding a knife when one of them broke into my house,” she said.

Madzivhandila believes the free flow of information between the police and the community will go a long way in reducing crime in their area.

“After today’s engagement with the police, I feel relieved and believe we will work together in weeding out criminals.”

Mr Thama Mutheiwana, chairperson of the Tshakhuma Community Policing Forum (CPF) said that he was convinced that the police at Levubu police station dined with criminals. “It is disturbing to find that, right after a community member has reported a case against someone, they receive a call from the perpetrator before he/she even reaches home. This tells us that the police are working with criminals. I have received several such complaints from the community. We as community members are losing our trust in the police,” said Mutheiwana.

The community raised issues of, among others, vandalism and break-ins at schools, the post office, business centres,

and spaza shops, and wanted to know why the police station’s gates were always closed.

The police concurred that they were faced with some challenges regarding crime in the area and urged the community to work with them to reduce crime.

Regarding the police station’s gates’ being closed most of the time, the police replied that this was a security measure as several police stations had been robbed lately. They urged members to make use of the bell, so that they are allowed to enter the police station.

Joel Mulaudzi, secretary of the Tshakhuma SANCO branch, believes that the meeting will produce the intended outcome. “The meeting was very fruitful because now the police are aware that the community is not happy with the service they were rendering.

The community would also like the police to increase visibility during the day and night,” he said.

Tshakhuma residents can call the police on Tel 015 583 7400, 082 565 8609, 082 469 1136 or 082 469 1260 to report cases.

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Mysterious pot with beads fuels suspicion at Tshishushuru village

By Elmon Tshikhudo

From left to right: Tswinga villagers Ms Ndishavhelafhi Nethonzhe, Ms Aluwani Nethonzhe, Vhakoma Tshavhungwe Nethonzhe, Ms Tshimangadzo Shumba and Ms Masindi Netswinga point to the spot where the lifeless body of Nthambeleni Mabuli was found in a pool of blood near the RDP house he was sharing with his brothers. Photo: Silas Nduvheni.

Squabble over ownership of RDP house ends in tragedy

By Silas Nduvheni A squabble between three brothers from the rural village of Tswinga, outside Thohoyandou, over ownership of an RDP house ended in tragedy when the youngest of the brothers allegedly used a brick to attack and kill one of his older brothers.

The RDP house at the centre of the fight belonged to the late Ms Gladys Mabuli, the mother of the three unemployed brothers. The trouble apparently started when Ms Mabuli died in 2020. Her sons, Fhatuwani, Nthambeleni (deceased) and elder brother Azwinndini Mabuli, had to share the house after her death.

The fight over ownership of the house first ended up at the traditional leader’s kraal.

According to Ms Masindi Netswinga, Vhamusanda Mmbangiseni Netswinga’s aid, the younger brother, Fhatu-

wani, came to the kraal about two weeks ago, informing them that his older brother, Nthambeleni, was chasing him out of the house. Nthambeleni allegedly claimed that the house belonged to him as he was the one who had fetched the water when the house had been built.

“We wrote him a letter to take with him when he reported the case to the police.

Whether he did go to the police we don’t know, but we were surprised when we heard on Sunday night that the older brother had been attacked and killed by his younger brother,” said Masindi Netswinga.

“As representatives of the traditional leadership in the village, we went to investigate the matter, accompanied by the Vhakoma (petty headman) Tshavhungwe Nethonzhe, who stayed near the Mabuli family. On arrival, we found Nthambeleni laying in a pool of blood, with his head seriously damaged. He was dead.”

Vhakoma Nethonzhe said Fhatuwani had come to her to report that he had found his brother dead when he (Fhatuwani) had arrived home, but after questioning, the eldest brother, Azwinndini, allegedly confessed that Fhatuwani was the one who had killed Nthambeleni. According to Azwinndini, Fhatuwani hit had used one of the bricks that were left from building the RDP house to hit his brother over the head.

Nethonzhe said that, after this revelation, they had called the police, who had arrived swiftly and arrested Fhatuwani and his friend.

Limpopo police spokesperson Brig Motlafela Mojapelo confirmed that the police in Thohoyandou had arrested two suspects at Tswinga village and charged them with murder.

The accused, aged 34 and 35, appeared in the Thohoyandou Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 6 April.

Relief at last for Khosi Mmbi as charges of kidnapping get dropped man from Tshikonelo village.

The victim claims that he was The traditional leader of abducted by the two men from Tshikonelo-Tshiawelo village, a tavern, called Chicago Eating Khosi Mudzulathungo Mmbi, House, and later found himself is relieved after hearing that in the middle of the bush at the Tshaulu Periodical Court Nyabane village. While his had provisionally withdrawn abductors contemplated killing his kidnapping case on 22 him, he managed to escape and February because of a lack of went straight to the police. evidence.

Mmbi and Luvhengo were Mmbi and his co-accused, arrested the next day (19 April Shumani Luvhengo (33), found 2021) on charges of kidnapthemselves on the wrong side of ping. What followed was a the law after they were accused series of court appearances and of kidnapping a 34-year-old lots of trauma for the accused.

The overjoyed Mmbi (66) told the media that the matter was the result of jealous people’s false accusations. “I felt humiliated, degraded and downright trodden on after these accusations, which were done out of spite. I suffered emotionally, psychologically, physically and economically because my two mansions, including my palace, were burned to ashes. The library with its five computers and two laptops, which was used by learners and community members, was also destroyed during the riot,” he said.

When asked whether he bore any grudges against the people who had falsely accused him of kidnapping, Mmbi said, “I don’t bear grudges against anybody, except for the vendetta that emanates from (my) stern position against rampant crime, like gambling and abusing alcohol.”

Mmbi did add that, as a leader of the community, he The traditional leader of Ha-Tshikonelo-Tshiawelo, Khosi Mud- felt that people needed to be more outspoken on issues perzulathungo Mmbi, is relieved after the Tshaulu Periodic Court had provisionally withdrawn the charges of kidnapping against taining to manipulation and falsely accusing others. him. Photo: Silas Nduvheni.

By Silas Nduvheni

fear that an evil spirit has taken over their village. They say that the driving force behind the evil happenings is unknown.

Community leader Mr Peter Rasikhanya said he had been alerted to the mysterious-looking clay pot on Sunday. “Strange things are happening here at our village. Not long ago, we had this chicken with beads that feared nothing. Now it is this clay pot. We do not even know their intention and we will never touch it,” he said.

Rasikhanya said that the matter would be reported to the senior traditional leader,

Thovhele Calvin Nelwamondo, who would give a directive on what to do with the pot.

A community member who did not want his name to be mentioned said he had no doubt that the small pot was there for evil purposes. “This is pure witchcraft, and we are no longer safe as a village. We now no longer know whom to trust and whom not to trust,” he said. He suggested that a traditional healer be called to “reverse the curses”.

The president of the Vhembe Traditional Health Practitioners, Maine Vho-Mbilivhilu Neluvhola, warned residents against touching such objects.

“There might be an evil intent here, somebody might be trying to get rid of evil and touching this might spell doom to whoever touches it.

The discovery of a small clay pot decorated with different beads created an atmosphere of suspicion at Tshishushuru village outside Thohoyandou.

The strange looking clay pot was spotted by a passer-by next to the road on Sunday morning. Superstitious residents immediately concluded that an unknown person with evil intentions, to bring harm to a person or persons, had left it there.

The area is not new to mysterious and strange things being placed at strategic spots where people pass.

Last year, a chicken with beads tied around it was spotted in the area.

The chicken was very aggressive and even dogs were afraid of it.

The chicken spent nearly a week in the nearby bushes before disappearing.

The beaded jar that was found at Tshishushuru. Residents Now believe it has something to do with witchcraft. Photo supplied. residents

The only person who has the last say on what to do about it is the traditional leader,” he said.

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Not all are convinced that human rights are being respected in SA integrate with migrants living in their midst.

Human Rights Day is celeThe celebration was marked brated on 21 March every by a fun walk from the Lesley year to commemorate and Manyathela stadium to the honour those who fought for Skoonplaas stadium, where the liberation and rights of Cllr Vivian Milanzi from the all South Africans.

Musina Municipality and In Musina, this year’s others delivered their keynote celebrations saw the coming addresses. “As a border town, together of various structures we have different nationalities and organisations, includwho have found a home here ing the Lawyers for Human in Musina. There had never Rights (LHR), Musina Mubeen incidents of xenophobic nicipality, Musina’s lesbian, attack in our Musina since gay, bisexual, transgender and 1913. This means that the local intersex (LGBTI) movement, communities respect their the Musina Legal Advice rights and those of the foreign office, Musina FM, Future nationals who are based here Families (FF), the Red Cross, in Musina,” said Milanzi.

Musina Disability Forum and The FF said it had nevthe International Organisaer heard of or experienced tion for Migration (IOM), to a situation locally where commemorate the significance refugees and migrants had of this day and the role it plays been attacked simply because in Musina’s community in they were not South Africans. general. In this light, comInstead, Musina’s community munity members were hailed has accommodated them in for the way they respect and their homes and sometimes

By Bernard Chiguvare

MEC for Health in Limpopo Dr Phophi Ramathuba said she was concerned about the number of people dying from TB, especially in Limpopo. Photo: Kaizer Nengovhela.

Number of people dying from TB is still of great concern to department

By Kaizer Nengovhela The MEC for Health in Limpopo, Dr Phophi Ramathuba, said she was concerned about the number of people dying from TB and encouraged people to get screened regularly to prevent the spread of the disease. She addressed communities on World TB Day, held at Mpheni Muthuhadini Combined School on 24 March.

World TB Day is celebrated annually to raise awareness of tuberculosis (TB), the status of TB prevention and care efforts.

Ramathuba made a call on young people to

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take the lead in the fight against TB and HIV/ AIDS. “Young people must be change agents, so that they can play a leading role in informing, educating and mobilising other young people, adults, families and their respective communities to do what is necessary to help end these epidemics,” she said.

She said that the government relied on young people to achieve the objectives of sustainable development goals. “TB is one of the major health challenges currently facing South Africa, and Limpopo in particular. The challenge is to improve awareness of the symptoms, encourage people to have themselves tested and assist patients to complete their treatment for the period of six to eight months. Failure to complete TB treatment poses major challenges, particularly with the development of drug-resistant strains of TB,” she said. “The people of Limpopo must join hands as we undertake the task to stop TB,” she said.

Tshilidzi Siobo (28) is a TB survivor and now a TB ambassador who teaches people, particularly the youth, about the disease. She wants to start a non-government organisation (NGO) to raise more awareness about the fight against TB. She says she still finds it disturbing that most young people in this province, especially those who live in rural areas, still believe in the myth that “only old people are prone to tuberculosis”.

“TB does not discriminate, does not know the colour of your skin, age group, the level of your education or your income. Anyone can be infected by this dreadful disease,” she said. “After consultation, I was diagnosed with TB and I was so scared, asking myself questions, like ‘why me?’, ‘where did I get this disease’, and many other depressing questions.”

The treatment period was never an easy journey for Siobo. “Apart from losing close friends who did not want to be associated with me any longer, I also had to endure sporadic diarrhoea and vomiting while I was on the treatment,” she said.

Having completed her treatment and been declared TB-free, Siobo now believes she owes it to the community to plough back by starting her own NGO, targeting mainly young people, and thus help raise awareness to fight this monster.

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offered them economic and livelihood opportunities, so they can provide for themselves and their families as well.

The LGBTI and Musina Disability Forum, on the other hand, felt that their rights were still being violated in a great way. Instead of celebrating the day, Musina LGBTI labelled it as a day for crying out for freedom. “This day is not for celebration as we are still living in fear of being killed, bullied and closed out of many life opportunities because of our sexuality and gender traits. All we want is the right to life,” said Lerato Mamatlodi, chairperson of the organisation.

The district secretary of the Disability Forum in Vhembe, Yunsa Mbewe, concurred.

“After attaining independence in 1994, we believed our rights would also be respected, but this is not the case,” she said.

Musina communities celebrated Human Rights Day this year with a gathering at the Skoonplaas stadium. Photo: Justice Langa.

Hlavuka High enters the digital age connect with their teachers and access productivity apps such Hlavuka High School at as Teams, OneNote, Outlook, Shitachi village, near BunWord, PowerPoint, and Excel. geni, was elevated into the During a function held digital age last month when on 17 March at Hlavuka, the cellphone giant Vodacom hardware to enable the VCS installed a virtual classroom was officially handed over. This solution (VCS) at the school. will make delivering wi-fi over a secure network possible and “The Virtual Classroom Solu- enable connectivity remotely tion forms part of Vodacom’s for the educators and learnlarger Connected Education ers. “Vodacom has provided a platform, which was created monthly 10G data bundle plus to transform the education SIM for the learners and a 20G sector by leveraging the power monthly data bundle with a of technology to bridge the SIM and MiFi router for the digital divide in schools,” says educators,” says Vodacom.

Vodacom in a press release.

While educator training will The platform was launched be provided by Vodacom, the in 2020, in partnership with Department of Basic Education Microsoft South Africa, and it (DBE) will oversee progress at serves as a single educationthe school and further entrench al space where learners can digital learning opportunities Technology

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“At Vodacom, we are driven by our purpose to connect for a better future, and democratising access to connectivity is an essential step in helping the education sector overcome barriers to inclusive digital access. We believe it is very important for all our learners to have equal access to online education through solutions such as the virtual classroom.

We remain committed to the digital transformation journey of education in South Africa and firmly believe that, through solutions such as these, we are investing in the long-term economic growth and prosperity of our country,” said Miguel Simoes, managing executive for Vodacom Limpopo.

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Stock theft will cause us to leave, warns farmer

By Kaizer Nengovhela

Former Thohoyandou prosecutor Leonard Ratshilumela Makhado and co-accused Mbofholowo Freedom Tshikovhele appeared in the Thohoyandou Magistrate’s Court on 31 March 2022 on charges of attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder. Photo: Silas Nduvheni.

Charges keep on piling up against former Thohoyandou prosecutor

By Silas Nduvheni Things do not look so bright for former Thohoyandou prosecutor Leonard Ratshilumela Makhado as the charges against him keep piling up.

In May 2020, Makhado (49) had to face two charges of corruption and defeating the ends of justice after the Limpopo Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation team arrested him when he allegedly received a R6 000 bribe to squash a case of reckless and negligent driving. Makhado was granted bail, but on 15 June 2021 he failed to appear before the Sibasa Regional Court, and a warrant for his arrest was issued, adding to his existing charges.

Makhado was supposed to appear in the Giyani Specialised Commercial Crime Court on 28 March 2022 for trial on his previous charges, but again he did not show up and another warrant of arrest was issued.

On Wednesday, 30 March this year, Makhado, along with another suspect, Mbofholowo Freedom Tshikovhele (27), were arrested for allegedly attempting to kill a key witness in the case and burn down her house.

The incident occurred on 29 March.

According to Limpopo police spokesperson Brig Motlafela Mojapelo, the complainant (aged 56) was asleep in her house in Mukula village. She woke up at about 02:30 when she was reportedly disturbed by something that smelled like petrol, so she got up to investigate.

“When she realised that the house was on fire, she started screaming. Other family members managed to come and assist her in extinguishing the fire and she was rescued. The police were called, and the family members were taken to the police station for safety,” said Mojapelo.

Makhado and Tshikovhele appeared in the Thohoyandou Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 31 March, on charges of

attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder.

The spokesperson for the Limpopo National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), Ms Mashudu Malabi-Dzhangi, said the NPA condemned the behaviour of the former prosecutor. “It is very disappointing to see how someone in his position could commit such crimes. We do, however, commend the good work done by the police, who acted accordingly.”

Meanwhile, acting state prosecutor at the Thohoyandou Magistrate’s Court Mr Tovhowani Tshisaphungo made clear to the court that he did not feel comfortable to prosecute a former employee.

“The court will have to appoint someone who is not an employee of this court to proceed with Makhado’s case,” he said.

Makhado and Tshikovhele’s case was postponed to 6 April to secure an available prosecutor from outside the Thohoyandou Magistrate’s Court to proceed with the matter. They remain in custody.

“Take back control and create your own jobs”

By Kaizer Nengovhela

her happiness comes first in her life, despite the challenges she sometimes faces. “Running a business is not easy, but I make sure that I do what makes me happy,” she said.

Malusele shared her secret recipe for success. “Hard work, effective time management and proper customer care will make you go places.” Everything she knows about dressmaking comes from

determination inside herself. “The time has come for us to eradicate poverty by creating our own projects, instead of just saying there are no jobs,” she said.

Her ultimate goal is to teach the youth and unemployed people in the village a skill that could help them earn a living. Those who wish to learn how to sew can call her on Tel 079 410 9977.

Tendani Malusele (26) of Vondwe Matatshe taught herself how to make traditional attire, because she was determined to rise above poverty.

A drop-out marketing student at the Vhembe FET College, Malusele decided to use her creativity to provide her community with traditional and modern clothing. “I had no other alternative but to use my hands to generate an income. I wasn’t willing to beg for the rest of my life, so I decided to do something about my situation, because I am the master of my own destiny. Many people think the best thing is to go out and look for a job, but we can also create jobs for ourselves. People around here have so many hidden talents, but they do not know how to utilise them.

I didn’t realise that I was sitting on a bag of money, until I took the initiative to stand up and fight for my future.”

Malusele is doing really well, and she has even hired a permanent assistant to help her.

When asked what advice she had for other young women, she said: “Stand up and take charge of your lives. It’s high time we took back control. Don’t depend Tendani Malusele of Vondwe Matatshe displays some of the tradtional attire she on a man.” She is adamant that makes and sells. Photo supplied.

Stock theft has become another cause for concern around the areas of Sinthumule and Kutama, and especially cattle owners at Ha-Ramantsha have been bearing the brunt of late.

Local farmer Mr Mavhungu Mutheiwana of Ha-Ramantsha complained that his lofty ambitions to become a top stock farmer had been dealt a severe blow by thieves who seemed hell-bent on frustrating him by stealing and mutilating his beasts.

Since 5 February this year, three of his own cattle, as well as 15 belonging to other residents, had been stolen in a grazing field at Ha-Ramantsha. Mutheiwana had left his cattle grazing in the bush, but later found that they were missing.

He has been searching for his stolen cattle without success. “We used to hear of people losing their stock to thieves, but what is happening to me is something that I cannot live with. I worked very hard to be where I am. I started with only one cow, and see where I am today. But somebody is busy destroying my vision,” he said, visibly distraught.

Farming has run in Mutheiwana’s family for many years. He said he was just trying to carry on the family tradition. “I love farming, but with the spate of thefts and these mutilations going on, one could be forced out of the trade. I am thinking of relocating and leaving farming completely.

We have reported this to the local traditional leader and the police.

We are just waiting for a response from him [village chief ] and then we will reconsider our stay at the village,” he said.

Mutheiwana said he would not rest until the culprits were apprehended and faced the full might of the law. “They will definitely have to pay for this. It took me many years to rear my cattle, and these people just came and took them in five minutes. They must know that their days are numbered.

Finish and klaar!”

Ms Mamosema Maepane, another victim of stock theft, agreed that stock theft was becoming more and more of a problem in the Sinthumule and Kutama area.

“We as farmers need to upgrade our security. People are no longer stealing because they want to eat.

Stock theft has now become a business - people no longer steal only one cow.”

As a result of the increasing number of cases reported, the Limpopo police are appealing to the herders to be vigilant at all times. Police spokesperson Brig Motlafela Mojapelo confirmed that they had had an increase in complaints about stock theft in Limpopo.

He said that thieves usually targeted the animals at night in grazing lands while they roamed about unattended. Cattle owners are urged to ensure their cattle are safely in their kraal at night, as this is the time stock thieves usually hit. He warned those who buy stolen livestock that they are committing a crime and reminded them that they can get arrested for it.

Local farmer Mr Mavhungu Mutheiwana is deeply frustrated that his three missing cattle still have not been found. Photo supplied.

VHEMBE

District Municipality Private Bag X5006 • Thohoyandou • 0950 • Tel: 015 960 2000

PUBLIC NOTICE CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS: DRAFTS 2022/23 - 2026/27 IDP AND 2022/23 - 2024/25 BUDGET. The drafts 2022/23 - 2026/27 IDP and 2022/23 - 2024/25 Budget were tabled to the Council for the adoption on the 30th of March 2022. In terms of Section 23 of the MFMA and sections 16/21/29 of MSA, Municipal Council must consult on the tabled IDP and Budget.

The district invited comments and inputs on the drafts 2022/23 - 2026/27 IDP and 2022/23 - 2024/25 Budget. Regulation in terms of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act 32 of 2000, (15)(3) states that a municipality must afford the local community at least 21 days to comment on the final draft integrated development plan before the plan is submitted to the council for adoption.

The copies will be available for public inspection and comment from the 11th of April 2022 to 16th of May 2022 on the website: www.vhembe.gov.za. and during office hours at the following venues: • Vhembe District Municipality offices (Thohoyandou Government Building Block A, security offices, main entrance) • Thulamela Local Municipality • Makhado Local municipality • Musina Local Municipality • Collins Chabane Local municipality • Territorial Councils within Vhembe District Municipality • All Vhembe Fire Stations and libraries All interested residents, business and community structures, institutions, and private sectors are invited to submit written comments on the drafts 2022/23 - 2026/27 IDP and 2022/23 - 2024/25 Budget to the Municipal Manager. The comments are requested to be faxed or emailed to (015) 962 1017, mmoffice@vhembe.gov.za, or posted to Vhembe District Municipality, Private Bag x5006, Thohoyandou, 0950.

For more information contact IDP Manager, Mr. Matloga SR @ 0839532602 or the Chief Financial Officer, Ms Thangavhuelelo M @ 0769368200.

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LIMPOPO MIRROR

6 8 APRIL 2022

“Don’t get involved with criminals”

By Elmon Tshikhudo

From left to right: Dr Tshifhiwa Muligwe and his wife, Ms Masala Muligwe; Mr Awelani Marole and his wife, Ms Tshilidzi Marole; learners Hudivhannyi Tshikambe, Sawela Sengakana and Lerato Moleya, and advocate Edward Lambani, photographed after the launch of the Louisa Tshifaro Mugwabana Bursary Fund. Photo: Silas Nduvheni.

Bursary fund in honour of Louisa Tshifaro Mugwabana gets launched

By Silas Nduvheni Grade 12 learners from Mukula Secondary, Mukula New Generation and Mukula Integrated schools, as well as the Rhema Kingdom School, were encouraged to give it their all this year in order to benefit from the Louisa Tshifaro Mugwabana Bursary Fund.

Mr Awelani Marole, a wellknown businessman from Mukula village and the brain behind this bursary fund, promised to help pay for the tuition fees, textbooks and accommodation of four lucky learners who qualify for higher learning at the end of the year.

The Louisa Tshifaro Mu­ gwabana Bursary Fund was officially launched on Thurs-

day, 24 March at the Rhema Kingdom Life Christian Centre in Tshifulanani village, and guests included Dr Tshifhiwa Muligwe, Advocate Edward Lambani, the school principals and learners from the nominated schools in question.

Marole said he named the bursary fund after his late maternal aunt, Louisa Tshifaro Mugwabana, because it had always been very important to her that the children take their education seriously.

Marole, who is a staunch member of the Rhema Kingdom Life Christian Centre, said they nominated the three secondary schools from his home village in Mukula as beneficiaries first, but later decided to include the Rhema Kingdom School, which is based at the church’s centre, so that some

of the young learners who are members of the church can also benefit from the bursary fund.

“We took a look around Mukula village and found that there are some very hardworking learners here, but who come from poor backgrounds and whose parents cannot afford to pay for tertiary education. The bursary fund pays 100% for tuition, textbooks and accommodation at any university of their choice for the learners who qualify, so they are going to have to work very hard,” Marole said.

He encouraged the learners to study towards scarce skills careers, in order for them to be employable after they complete their studies. Applications for the bursary fund will be available in June/July this year.

Mutale River MK heroes honoured African Defence Force and helicopters The fallen and surviving he- were deployed. It roes of the “Battle of Mutale” resulted in the death were honoured during a of five of the nine special first commemoration MK members. function that was held at “We were united, Mutale River last week. determined and The commemoration was hungry for action to organised by the South Afriliberate our people, can Military Veteran Associa- and fear for death tion’s coordinating committee did not arise to us,” in honour of MK members said James Sekgale, who participated in the skirone of the survivors. mishes at Mutale River that The skirmishes at took place on March 28, 1988, Mutale constitute at Ha-Mutele village. one of many heroic Nine young MK members battles that MK Solly Mapaila represented the who were tasked to infiltrate fought against the tripartite alliance at the commemothe rural areas of the former apartheid forces ration. Photo supplied.

Venda homeland crossed from during its 60-year said that “these young men Zimbabwe into South Africa history. These inwere not hired assassins. They on March 25. On the morning clude the sabotage campaign were not a gang of tsotsis. of March 28, a fierce two-day of 1961-1964; the joint MK/ They had no expectations of shoot-out commenced beZIPRA Wankie/Sipolilo cammaterial gains, but freedom of tween the then Venda Defence paign of 1967/68; the Sasol Force members and nine MK bombing of 1980; the artillery our people was in their hearts.

Some of them sacrificed their members at Mutale River. attack on Voortrekkerhoogte youthful bodies to cushion The VDF called for reinas well as attacks on police the everlasting bed, all in forcement from the South stations. the name of freedom,” said The three MK Mapaila. The commemoracombatants who tion ceremony was quite an fought and survived, emotional one for everyone Duma Mlambo, present, especially for the James Sekgale and Thabo Dube, attend- three surviving heroes of MK, who visited the site for the ed the ceremony. first time after 34 years.

The committee Representing the families, spokesperson, LeboMama Nkabinde, who is the gang Mothapa, said that the commemora- mother of one of the combattion of this battle was ants, thanked the ANC, MK and the people of Limpopo for befitting to honour the young people who affording them an opportunity voluntarily joined the to come and pay their last respects. “The commemoramilitary wing of the ANC to free the peo- tions are going to be an annual event as we honour the heroic ple of South Africa. deeds of our heroes,” said In his message of Vhamusanda Vho-Fhatuwani Mutele support, Solly Mapa- Mothapa. also attended the event. Picture ila, representing the supplied. tripartite alliance,

By Ndivhuwo Musetha

On Wednesday, 9 March, Bababa Secondary School in Haluvhimbi outside Thohoyandou received a very special visit from the Thohoyandou Social Crime Prevention Unit, led by Sergeant Hanedzani Mutele, Sector Commander Warrant Officer Emmanuel Mukandangalwo, the station’s communication officer, Sgt Vuledzani Dathi, and the Youth Against Crime deputy chairperson, Ms Edzi Nema-

konde.

The visitors from Thohoyandou, accompanied by a delegation from the local traditional authority - led by Vhamusanda Thavhayavhathu Masikhwa and the Ward 12 councillor in Thulamela, Mr Solomon Lutendo Ravhuanzwo - took turns in motivating the learners to stay away from crime to ensure a clean future ahead.

Thohoyandou police’s communications officer, Sgt Vuledzani Dathi, said that the station’s staff members visited

schools under their jurisdiction from time to time to engage with learners and warn them against drugs and crime.

They also paid unannounced visits where they searched for dangerous weapons and drugs from time to time. Sgt Mutele addressed issues such as gangsterism, bullying, sexual harassment, drug and substance abuse, dangerous weapons, domestic violence, rape and the outcome of having a criminal record, which he said had become a big problem among school children.

“The future is in your hands. Either you take it or leave it. I urge you to work hard and focus on your studies to realise your dreams.

Do not involve yourselves with crime, as it has the potential to block your way to a brighter future,” Mutele said.

The visit was wrapped up by a distribution of sanitary towels and stationery to needy learners.

Cllr Solomon Ravhuanzwo hands out sanitary towels to girls at Bababa Secondary School during a recent visit to the school. Photo supplied.

Muvhulawa wins esteemed tourism grading award

By Kaizer Nengovhela

place they have chosen meets their expectations,” she said.

Muvhulawa’s company, Wamadembe Projects, offers support services to the hospitality industry, including supplies, hospitality recruitment and training. She is currently also on the executive committee of Limpopo Women In Tourism and serves as a district coordinator for the Vhembe District.

Ms Madembe Muvhulawa of Ha-Maelula won the Most Improved Grading Assessor award at the Tourism Grading Council’s annual assessor conference, held at the Silverstar Hotel & Casino in Krugersdorp on 28 March.

The award recognises assessors who steadily grow their portfolios and take on an active role in educating the industry on the value of star grading.

Muvhulawa started school at Liivha Primary in Thohoyandou and matriculated at Progress College in Cape Town, where she also started her tertiary studies in public relations and marketing. With a desire to enter the workspace, her career began with an internship at Simeka, a public-relations firm in Cape Town.

Muvhulawa worked for various organisations as a lecturer, sales representative and business development consultant before she started working at the former Tusk Casino and Hotel (now Khoroni Hotel), under Peermont Global, as marketing manager. Her career within Peermont progressed swiftly, followed by a move to Emperor’s Palace, where she was in charge of promotions.

In 2018, she was appointed as an independent accredited grading assessor with the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA). With a passion for tourism in Limpopo, she took on this role with great passion in the pursuit of seeing quality-assured tourism products in the predominantly rural area for increased tourism traffic in leisure and corporate travel.

“Previously, the grading industry was white male dominated, so I was thrilled to be part of the transformation of the trade,” said Muvhulawa. She is one of 50 accredited grading assessors nationally. The TGCSA is the only officially recognised quality assurance body for tourism products in South Africa.

“Unfortunately, we still have too many ungraded tourism products in Limpopo, and this affects the overall perception of quality for the traveller. Without qualMs Madembe Muvhulawa displays her Most Imity-assured products, travellers are left proved Grading Assessor Award. Photo supplied. keeping their fingers crossed that the

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8 APRIL 2022 7

SAPS communicator, Col Moatshe Ngoepe retires job since childhood.”

In 1985, he joined the SAPS Limpopo “top cop” Col Moatshe and because of his hard work, Ngoepe (60) has retired after Ngoepe quickly climbed the ranks 37 years in the police force. within the police force. He was a The multiple-award-winning, sergeant for nine years before he hardworking and highly respect- was promoted to warrant officer in ed spokesperson of the South 1994. Two years later (in 1996) he African Police Service (SAPS) became an inspector and proceedin Limpopo completed his final ed to become captain in 2002. He day of service on Thursday, 31 was promoted to superintendent March 2022. in 2004 and finally became coloMedia houses and journalists nel in 2010. around Limpopo will feel Ngoepe’s He worked at Bolobedu SAPS absence profoundly as he was community service centre in always accessible, dedicated to his the Mopani SAPS area, and at work and a seasoned communithe Limpopo Provincial SAPS cator. “If you want to survive and Head Office in Polokwane, from succeed in the communication where he finally retired. Ngoepe field, you must learn to issue out is a staunch member of the Zion authentic and verified informaChristian Church (ZCC). tion. You must also respect the Asked what had made him deadlines of various media houses succeed throughout his decades because their stories would be of unbroken service, he replied: incomplete without your com“Out of my 37 years in the police ment. By doing that, you will enjoy service, I spent 27 in the commuyour work and become part of nications field. I had a healthy the ever-changing media landrelationship with all the journalscape, without any difficulties,” ists and media houses I worked he advised other communications with, without taking sides. I never officers during an exclusive intercompromised adhering to the view with Limpopo Mirror on his SAPS media handling prescripts last day at the office. and policies. I also made sure to Born and bred at Ga-Taueatsoencourage the staff members who ala near Steilloop in the Mogalak- served under me to love their work wena Local Municipality outside and treat all media houses, big and Mokopane, Ngoepe said he fell in small alike, with respect.” love with his dream job at a very Ngoepe said he had run his young age. “When I was in prima- race within the SAPS family and ry and high school, we used to act now looked forward to enjoying out dramas and I always took on time with his family. “For the past the role of police officer. That is 37 years, I dedicated most of my why, throughout the years, I have time to the State and I will now served the police service with such have time to be with my family. diligence; it has been my dream Although I will miss the SAPS, because it was my second home, I will also have time now to concentrate on local community projects to contribute to change in my community.”

Elmon Tshikhudo is one of the local journalists who had a close working relationship with Ngoepe. “He was one of the most reliable communicators I ever worked with in my career in journalism.

We will surely miss his hard work, dedication, and excellent Limpopo top cop Col Moatshe Ngoepe has fi- communication nally retired at the age of 60. Photo supplied. skills,” he said.

By our correspondent

Yassin Ahmed Adam (82) has retired after 62 years of service at McCoy’s Outfitters.

After 62 years Yassin leaves the counter at McCoy’s Outfitters

By Anton van Zyl

His sons, one of them being Ahmed Adam, joined him in this venture.

Ahmed Adam had four sons and two girls. The eldest, Yassin, was born on 11 October 1940.

At the age of 17, Yassin left school and ventured into the business world. He started off by working for some of the family members, gaining experience of the world of trade. In 1962, he took the bold step to open McCoy’s Outfitters in a small shop in the then Trichardt Street (across the road from where Solly’s Discount World currently is).

The business quickly expanded, and six months later, his younger brother, Iqbal, joined him. This would be a partnership that lasted for more than six decades - a partnership that survived the turmoil of the 1980’s, when the Indian traders in town were forcefully removed to the newly proclaimed Eltivillas. McCoy’s Outfitters only moved back to the centre of town in 2004.

However, throughout the years, despite volatile politics, droughts and generally tough economic conditions, the clothing store flourished. Much of this was due to the friendly and efficient service rendered by the owners. It gradually became one of the leading men’s outfitters in the province.

“There were no difficult years,” said Yassin when asked about the past six decades. “I enjoyed every minute of it.”

He admits that the past two years, with the Covid lockdowns, were not easy, but still business continued.

Some of the brands that McCoy’s Outfitters stock today have been with them since the beginning. Yassin pointed at the Grasshoppers shoes and mentioned

names such as Watson and Cutrite Clothing. Some of the brands have been in existence for more than a century. He recalls names such as Brentwood, Triple Seven Clothing and Barker Shoes. One thing these brands all have in common is attention to detail and quality, features that have always been a part of McCoy’s Outfitters.

The way trading is done has changed a lot, said Yassin. When he started in business, deliveries were mostly done by rail. You had to phone the suppliers and they would make up a parcel. A few days later you would then get a notification that your package was waiting at the railway station, where you would go and collect it.

The one thing that did not change, however, is the relationship between the person sitting behind the counter and the customer who walks into the shop.

This is also the part that Yassin said he will miss most – the friendly interaction with the people.

For the next few years Yassin’s brother, Iqbal, will take over at McCoy’s Outfitters. Iqbal is best known for his involvement at Playboy Sports, which is next door to McCoy’s. When the brothers moved from Eltivillas to the centre of town in the early 2000s, Iqbal first opened up the sports shop and Yassin followed a few years later and opened the clothing store.

Since March this year, Playboy Sport is being managed by another of the Ahmed Adam brothers, Abdully. He and his son, Mohamed, have taken over this shop. Yassin, however, is not planning to retire completely and he will be “on standby” to assist at McCoy’s.

In a town such as Louis Trichardt, what you buy is often not as important as whom you buy it from. You do not drive to a store to buy a product, only to be treated like a number.

Residents prefer to shop at the place where everybody knows your name (to quote a popular theme song). A shop where the owner and staff treat you as a valued customer and friend.

Sadly, at one of these much-loved local stores, one of the owners has retired. The friendly face of Yassin Ahmed Adam will no longer be greeting customers as they enter McCoy’s Outfitters.

The 82-year-old Yassin has decided to take things a bit easier after 62 years of service to the community.

We caught up with Uncle Yass, as so many people know him, earlier this week. He quickly gave the assurance that customers will still see him from time to time at the shop. His brother, Iqbal Ahmed, has taken his place between the shelves, packed with clothing and footwear. The two smiled when I remarked that Yassin would now be on “standby” and no longer be a permanent feature at the shop.

Few people will blame Yassin for deciding to scale down a bit. He has been part of the shop since he opened it in 1962.

The Ahmed family are true pioneers in terms of trading in the Soutpansberg district. Around 1901, Ayob Abba and three of his younger nephews, Adam Vally (AV) Mohammed, Hajee Aboo and Aboo Dada, arrived in Louis Trichardt.

They were part of a family of Indian traders who settled in the country in around Mr Dovhani Albert Malange writes: were informed that the district did not have reliable tankers to assist as 1892. After a short stay It is a disgrace that after more than they did not have permits. What a in Pretoria, they moved 20 years of freedom, poor Vhembe shame to our beloved municipality. to the then Pietersburg, citizens are stranded without the Where did all this go wrong? Where before opting to set up basic things in life that they so bad- did the budget go? What about our shop in the newly estably need. Innocent children, learners deepest democratic values? lished Louis Trichardt and women, are forced to walk long I cry out to our former dedicated town. and dangerous distances to fetch leaders, who suffered a lot when The family members water in rivers that are reported to fighting for this country, asking started Ayob Abba & be infected with diseases such as them to intervene and assist our Company, with the cholera. communities to access water. Dr head office situated on Poor South Africans who voted Tshenuwani Farisanani, our former the corner of Trichardt for a better life are forced to spend MEC, played a part during his term (now Songozwi) and their last cent to buy drinking water of office and he can still assist.

Kruger Street. Ayob while executives are flushing their Where is SANCO when the com- Abba & Co also had toilets and bathing three times a munities they serve are in misery? a subsidiary in the propday.

My last plea goes to our honourable erty market, trading as I feel the pain when I see old premier, Stanley Mathabatha, and Abba Pty Ltd, which women pushing wheelbarrows, President Ramaphosa. We humbly was established in 1903. fetching water. Did they vote for please request you to assist the AV Mohammed set this? Who on earth is responsible Vhembe District community. Help up his own store, called for this mess in the Vhembe District the citizens who now have to buy AV Mahomed & Sons, that leaves poor voters without water while the rich and ignorant in 1902. This was a water? officials are watching. store where you could Playboy Sport will now be managed by Abdully Ahmed (right) and his son, Mohamed (cenIn 2017, when we lodged comWe cry for water, the source of buy anything from a bi- tre). At the back on the left stands Iqbal Ahmed and in front sits Yassin Ahmed. Iqbal is now plaints about water shortages, we life. cycle to a bag of cement. fulltime at McCoys Outfitters.

“Our people cry for water”

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Theuns Naudé (54) of Musina proudly poses with his 1979 Toyota Hilux bakkie.

Naudé would not trade his old workhorse for anything Musina News From left to right: Mr Phumudzo Netshianane, Ms Khuliso Mushiane, Ms Mashudu Mushiane, Vho-Ndishavhelafhi Selinah Mushiane, Ms Murunwa Mushiane, and Pastor Thomas Muthivhi during Mushiane’s 85th birthday celebration. Photo: Silas Nduvheni.

Vho-Ndishavhelafhi Selinah Mushiane celebrates her 85th birthday in style (Vhasingameli) Joseph Mushiane.

They lived at Tshimbupfe-Schiel farm, Vho-Ndishavhelafhi Selinah outside Vuwani, where she continMushiane, mother of late photojour- ued to recruit more members for her nalist Elijah Mushiane, celebrated church. her 85th birthday on Sunday, 3 April.

One of her daughters, Ms Mashudu She was joined by her children, Mushiane, described her mother as a grandchildren, relatives and fellow loving woman whom they all looked church members. up to. She said she hoped that her own Mushiane is regarded as a mother children would follow in their grandfigure at the Tshisaulu Khathutshelo parent’s footsteps. “May my mother live Zion Apostolic Church outside Thofor many more years!” hoyandou. She loved going to church Archbishop Thatheni Mutswari, who from an early age. is also the President of the Protection In the 1950s, she grew up in the of Apostolic Churches, blessed this rural village of Thengwe, in the Mutale special occasion. “It is good for chilarea, and later married Inspector dren and the church to celebrate with

By Silas Nduvheni

an elder when they reach an advanced age. To celebrate her birthday while she is still alive, means that she is able to bless her own children and congregation in person, and that is a privilege,” said Archbishop Mutswari.

Local journalist Godfrey Mandiwana said he had known Vho-Mushiane since he had started his career in the media with her late son, Elijah, back in 2000. Elijah, who died in 2014, was photographic head of the Limpopo bureau in Polokwane then. Mandiwana and a few other journalists from the area who are still linked to Mushiane’s family were invited to join in the day’s celebration.

AME Church honours community builders TP Phuluwa Church in Madombidzha on 26 March.

Community members from MaAmong these achievers were former dombidzha and Midoroni who are Orlando Pirates striker and SABC 1 TV regarded as role models because of sport analyst Phumudzo Manenzhe their exceptional achievements with- (sport), Mr Tshinetise Siebani (educain their communities were honoured tion), Dr Marry Masehela (community by the African Methodist Episcopal builder), and many others. The recipiChurch (AMEC) in the Mara circuit ents were chosen from different spheres, during a formal ceremony held at the including religion, sport, community building and education, and nominated by the church council and advisory board.

Each member received a wall clock and certificate as a token of appreciation during the ceremony.

The Rev Mputiki Manabalala of AMEC said that this initiative served to acknowledge and honour community achievers in various fields in life. “These people play a vital role in the development of communities, but their good work has never been recognised in public. The church wanted to do something, rather than to honour them when they are no longer alive,” Rev Manabalala said.

He told the guests why the function was so important. “This function is aimed at encouraging the recipiDr Andani Maiwashe hands over an award of recogni- ents to work hard. God tion to sister Madala Mpilo. Photo supplied. has given them certain

Theuns Naudé (54) of Musina attracts attention whenever he drives around in his white 43-year-old Toyota Hilux bakkie.

He says he is now used to people’s stopping him and asking if he wants to sell his vehicle. “I have refused many offers from people who are eager to buy my bakkie, but I have no desire to sell it at the moment. This bakkie is tough and comes in very handy in my work as a construction worker.

There is no way I will be able to replace it with a bakkie with the same engine power again.”

The 1979 Hilux has seen it all on the road. By last Wednesday, it had clocked 680 086 km on the speedometer – and this on its original 12R 1600 engine.

Naudé says the reason he loves his bakkie so much is because maintaining and fixing the vehicle is easy, as it does not have a lot of electronics. “All you need is a complete toolbox to fix this car.

Although it has never had a major breakdown, because it is roadwor-

thy and strong, I do minor repairs on it myself. What I also like about it is that it can carry heavy loads of concrete, sand and cement without difficulty, making my construction and general maintenance work a lot easier. I love it because it is reliable.”

He does not worry about breakdowns and fuel when he travels long distances to visit relatives. “I regularly travel to Pretoria and my bakkie has never had a breakdown on the way. The most recent trip to Gauteng was about two months ago and the journey was memorable and pleasant.” He says that the 75-litre fuel tank also makes travelling convenient. “I can drive all the way to Pretoria and back to Musina on a full tank, and then still have reserves left to run errands for days before I have to fill the tank up again.”

Naudé bought the bakkie in 2011 for R38 000 and says he has never regretted this decision. “I knew I would not be wasting my money, because I could see that this car was very strong. I have no doubt that it will continue to serve me faithfully for many more years to come.”

By Kaizer Nengovhela

Judge Joseph Ralulinga, photographed during the award ceremony.

Photo supplied. talents that they must use to develop society.”

The guest speaker, Judge Joseph Raulinga, commended the recipients for achieving great things in life. He called them “giants born to achieve”, who have made a mark in their lifetime. “We are all destined for great things, but we will never become great unless we help our community members to achieve their goals. Someone cannot be regarded as a great leader unless they produce other distinctive leaders. You become great by making others great.”

Raulinga warned the recipients not to misuse their power or fame. “God chose you to develop the community, not to look down upon other community members. God will shower you with more blessings when you use your talents effectively and for the development of your communities.”

Jackie Gededzha tied the knot with his sweetheart, Shandukani Gededzha, during a traditional wedding ceremony held in Tshiozwi on Sunday, 20 March. Photo: Kaizer Nengovhela.

Kenny Matsila of Thohoyandou Block F tied the knot with his sweetheart, Suzan Makhado of Ngwenani village, just outside Thohoyandou, on Saturday, 26 March. The wedding celebration was held at Lira Boutique near Nandoni. Photo: Silas Nduvheni.

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Pastor-cum-gospelstar Lufuno Mudau from Itsani village, known as Mr Favoured in the gospel-music industry, is working on his second album, The Written Word which will be released soon.

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To pastor-cum-gospel-musician Lufuno Mudau, singing gospel is a wonderful alternative way to spread the Word of God. “As a pastor who preaches the Word of God every Sunday, it was important for me to derive other avenues for spreading the Word to a wider audience, and this is where gospel music comes in. This type of music is important because it promotes unity and gives hope to those who have given up on life.”

Mudau, better known as Mr Favoured in the gospel-music industry, is originally from It-

sani village in the Thohoyandou area. His singing talent was discovered while he was still attending Dimani High School, near Thohoyandou. “I used to lead morning devotions in songs, and I also participated in the Student Christian Movement (SCM). That is where my fellow pupils and teachers encouraged me to take music seriously, which I did not do at the time because I was singing for no other reason than to praise the Lord,” he said.

After school, Mudau moved to Gauteng to do pastoral work and shot to stardom in 2020 with the release of his debut sixtrack album, titled The God Who Can. The album was very well received by gospel lovers and included the songs Ri a livhuwa, Esihlalweni, Edwaleni, Isandla, Great is Thee, and Uyenzi endlela.

Today, Mudau is pastor at the Lahai

Roi Worship Ministries in Gauteng.

Besides his churchly duties and singing career, he is also programme director of an NPO called Feed God’s Children, which identifies poor children and pays for their monthly crèche fees, excursions and graduation ceremonies. To empower other upcoming artists, Mudau also started the Favoured Music Production that is aimed at unearthing hidden musical talent.

He is currently working on his second album, titled The Written Word, which will be released later in April this year.

“This is album is a thank-you gift to all my supporters who have been the pillar of my strength in the gospel-music industry,” he said. The album contains seven tracks, namely Siyathemba, Impi le, Ungumlio, Mitihro, Lahai Roi, Digorong and Mathomo na magumo.

Use what you have to fight poverty and unemployment, says Rambela has made clay her best friend as it provides them with food.

A certain kind of imagination “Although I also thought it was and creativity is needed to make a dirty job at first, I had no other a genuine, sturdy clay pot the alternative because I had a burning traditional way, which, especially desire to improve the standard of in deep rural areas, almost seem life in my family,” she says. Rambela to come naturally to the locals. started to take the matter seriously The fact is that knowledge of when she realised that her family this handcraft is passed on from was becoming too big for her to generation to generation, with sustain. the older women teaching the Elisa’s colourful artifacts range younger ones. This beautiful, au- from flowerpots to cooking pots thentically African handcraft has (big and small), ceramics, lovely sustained many locals for decades bowls and decorative spoons. She because it has always been, and says she is very thankful and happy still is, such a popular attraction that the local community supports for tourists. her small business. “My products Elisa Rambela from Mukondeni are sold to local communities is among the ones who have masaround the Elim and Hlanganani tered this skill. While many people area. Tourists also form part of my do not wish to pursue pottery becustomer line-up, and this encourcause they do not want to get their ages me to work hard because the hands dirty, this courageous mother demand increases all the time.”

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Her clay wares sell for anything from R30 to R600. “Life has changed for the better for me since I decided to start my pottery business. I had no one to rely upon and had to make the right decision in order to support my family. Now the money I make from selling my wares is deposited directly into my bank account,” Elisa Rambela from Mukondeni Elisa said. with some of her beautiful clay “It is better than just pots. Photo supplied. staying at home without a job. Life is tough these with days if you don’t have a jobs, but if we could address certain job.” She encourages other unemchallenges, such as the skills gap ployed people to take a chance on in our societies, people would be using something they are good at, empowered to start their own or a skill they can learn, to provide businesses and create jobs for other an income. “The State cannot people,” she said. provide all the unemployed people

The future is looking bright for Lusunzi I was determined to get a role as a full character, but it was difficult although The name Hellen “Mukololo Wa Ha-” I tried working with different agencies.

Lusunzi has become synonymous Things changed last year when I started with Phalaphala FM. Lusunzi may working with Pro Heed Casting Agency, very well be one of the SABC radio who gave me in-depth training in stage station’s biggest fans ever, as she not and television acting. When Diep City only listens to, but actively particicame to Pro Heed Casting Agency and pates in, nearly every programme that requested someone who could play the airs on the station by either calling in part of a hospital nurse, I met all the or contributing to Phalaphala FM’s requirements and grabbed the opportusocial media posts. nity with both hands. I can’t wait to see What many of her fellow listeners do myself on television as a full character not know, though, is that she is estabfor the first time. At the moment, the lishing herself as an actress on televicomplete shooting is still in the producsion, and her future is looking quite tion phase. I will be the happiest person bright too. on earth when the episode goes on air Lusunzi has previously appeared as an because it will be the start of big things extra in popular television soap operas in my life.” such as Skeem Saam, Generations and The founder and director of Pro Heed Muvhango. Her breakthrough, however, Casting Agency, Sedzani Stanley Sigebe came last month when she got the part from Ha-Mukununde Tshamutavha vilof a hospital nurse in an episode of the lage in the Niani area, describes Lusunzi television drama, Diep City, which airs as a brilliant character who has potential at 20:30 on DStv Channel 161 (Mzansi to become one of the greatest television Magic) from Monday to Friday. actors in the country. “It was clear from Lusunzi, who hails from the dusty and the first day I started working with her mountainous rural village of Thononda that she has an inborn talent that only near Ha-Khakhu, explained how her needs to be nurtured. We have no doubt breakthrough came about. “After feathat she will easily step up the ladder in turing in television dramas as an extra, this industry, because she has all it takes Entertainment

to be a great television drama actor,” Sigebe said.

Lusunzi started acting when she was still a little girl at her home village of Thononda. “We had a drama group and used to entertain villagers for free during social gatherings. My dream now focuses on getting a full character on Muvhango, where I can promote my Tshivenda language. I am also looking at venturing into radio drama acting, especially on Phalaphala FM, where I’m sure I will add value to the importance of our indigenous languages.”

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Sammy Khwashaba takes control of reggae show Sammy Khwashaba only joined the team at Phalaphala FM’s Thohoyandou studio on 2 April this year to present the Reggae show on Saturdays from 12:00 to 14:00, but already he is making a name for himself.

The new presenter is a natural informer, entertainer and educator, although he has tested the waters in other fields too in the past. He worked at Telkom Core Network in 1988 and later as part-time technical manager at Univen FM, as well as technical advisor for Vhembe FM on a part-time basis. His full-time day-job title, however, is that of commander at the SAPS’s technical wing in Vhembe.

Khwashaba’s side-line career in broadcasting started in 2015 when Univen FM ran short of presenters, and he has worked in the industry ever since.

He said that he had availed himself for the Reggae show when he had received a call from Phalaphala FM’s programme manager, Ms Sharon Ravele. “I believe I have made the right career choice. I could not resist the opportunity to join Phalaphala. When you go on air, you feel as if you’re in a certain realm.

I remember listening to radio DJs on the stereo with earphones plugged in my ears at an early age. I knew that one day I would be sitting behind the mic at a national radio station like Phalaphala FM,” said Khwashaba.

He favours the opportunity to interact with listeners and says that radio journalism has taught him to always be prepared to learn.

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

He says that radio had changed a lot since back then. “We need to realise that the media content needs to get aligned with what is actually happening out there. It’s also high time that, when a media corporation considers hiring people, it hires people who are ready to make the necessary changes in the industry.”

Khwashaba admits that he needs to hone his skills to improve his show, as it is one of the most-listened-to music programmes aired by the station. “This is the beginning of great things in my radio career, as I know that I’m still going far through passion and hard work.”

He says he loves radio so much that he tackles his work with fresh energy every day. “I love my job and I don’t see myself leaving radio for anything,” he said.

Hellen Lusunzi’s future is looking bright in the television drama industry.

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Sammy Khwashaba recently joined Phalaphala FM to present the Reggae show. Photo supplied.

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Final hurdles for ABC Motsepe teams

By Frank Mavhungu

Lehlohonolo Mtshali of Cosmos controls the ball, while Wiseman Maluleke of Leopards is on his heels. Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

Another victory for Lidoda duvha lead. Their right winger, Noko Malekana, blasted in a rocket After beating Polokwane City after a mix-up within the box.

4-3 at the Old Peter Mokaba Cosmos looked frustrated Stadium in Polokwane three after Leopards’ goal. Realizing weeks ago, Black Leopards that containing the home side managed to register their sec- was difficult for them, Cosmos ond successive victory when tried to neutralise the Leopards’ they beat Jomo Cosmos 2-0 in goal poachers with dangerous their GladAfrica Championtackles. The referee normalised ship League match that was the situation by reprimanding played at the Thohoyandou their playmaker, Lehlohonolo Stadium on Sunday.

Mtshali, with a yellow card.

Lidoda duvha were unstopLeopards threatened to score pable from the start. They again towards the end of the initiated numerous promising first half. Their scoring mamoves from the middle of chine, Tiklas Thutlwa, dribbled the park, giving the visitors’ past two Cosmos defenders in defenders no time to breathe. a row and unleashed a ground Their efforts did not pass cutter from the edge of the without reward. They took only box. His effort was nullified seven minutes to claim the

by Cosmos’ defender, Thabo

Maphakisa, who cleared the ball away.

Leopards replaced Ivan Mahangwahaya and Wiseman Maluleke with Mumuni Abubakar and Donald Makgetwa early in the last half. Ezenkosi responded by effecting three changes to their staring 11, but that did not change the complexion of the game as Black Leopards continued to dictate terms in all departments. Leopards’ killer goal came in the 76th minute.

Donald Makgetwa finished off a rebound, following Maboke Matlakala’s attempt.

Leopards later replaced their striker, Tiklas Thutlwa, with a defender, Andiswa Ndawonde, as one of their many ways to defend their lead.

Mpumalanga.

Munyai has a very impresWell-known boxer Tshifhiwa sive career record, having only “Spider” Munyai will compete lost six of his 41 fights, with for the SA Lightweight title one draw. When asked how against Aphiwe Mboyiya from much he knew about Mboyiya, the Eastern Cape on Friday Munyai said that he had only night (8th). The bout will take seen his opponent once on place at the Steve Tshwete television and that Mboyiya Banquet Hall in Middelburg, was not a threat to him. He said that he was well prepared for the match, and he believed he would make the people of Limpopo proud on Friday night. “It has always been my dream to be crowned a boxing champion. I worked very hard before my previous fights just to make sure that I beat all my opponents, and I succeeded,” he said.

Munyai said that he prepared for every fight as if it were a big Tshifhiwa “Spider” Munyai promischampionship fight. es fireworks when he fights against “As this one is a real Aphiwe Mboyiya. Photo supplied. championship fight,

there is no way I can lose as this is an opportunity that I have been waiting for, for a very long time,” he said.

Munyai is full of praises for his trainer, Mr Alan Toweel, for helping him to be where he is today.

“Toweel did a wonderful job by making sure that I get fights.

This is a great job, considering the fact that other boxers have not fought since 2020,” said Munyai. “I’m ready for him (Mboyiya), and this fight will put us on route to contest internationally. I need more national fights.”

Munyai encouraged young people to pursue a career in boxing. “Boxing is a good sport that stops young people from engaging in bad habits, such as drugs and alcohol, because you spend lots of time at the gym,” he said. His message to young people who want to join boxing is that where you come from does not matter, as long as you train hard and are dedicated.

the focus on soccer.

In Limpopo Mirror’s previous report on 23 January 2021 (Maoka wants to restart Musina sports development), he shared his idea to start a new development league in Musina.

According to Maoko, no competitive sports, especially soccer, has been coached in Musina for the past 10 years.

As a sportsman who played for Eleven Experience, Messina Sovetso Pirates, Messina Kaizer XI and Shayandima Bobs Stars, he feels that this is an important matter to address. “The situation was like that since the sports community in Musina did not want to affiliate with Musina Local Football Associa-

tion,” said Maoka.

Currently, ten U/13 and U/15, and eight U/17 football teams exist in Musina. Maoka is looking for dedicated soccer coaches, preferably from Musina, who are prepared to train the different soccer teams on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 15:30 to 16:30.

Last month, ten U/13 soccer teams from Musina battled for top honours at the Theo Stars tournament played at Skoonplaas stadium. St Emmanuel’s team won the tournament.

Anyone interested in getting involved with this development league can contact Maoka on 073 888 2988.

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Spider promises fireworks on Friday

By Kaizer Nengovhela

Soccer revival heating up in Musina

By Bernard Chiguvare Football enthusiast Theodore Maoka from Musina is serious about reviving sports development in Musina, with

Football enthusiast Theodore Maoka is serious about reviving soccer in Musina. Photo: supplied.

The teams that are campaigning under the banner of the ABC Motsepe League in the Limpopo Stream will play their last league matches for the current season this weekend. Now that the league champions were decided over the past weekend, the focus has shifted to the teams that are fighting for survival at the bottom of the log.

Mpheni Home Defenders were crowned the Stream A champions after beating Ablex United 4-0 at the Louis Trichardt Show Grounds last Saturday. Home Defenders will play against the Stream B champions, Magezi FC, to determine the team that will represent the province in the national promotional playoffs.

This weekend, all eyes will be on the match between Vondwe XI Bullets and Blackpool FC that will be played on Saturday at the Tshifudi Stadium. Bullets and Blackpool are still in mourning after donating league points to their opponents in last weekend’s matches. Bullets were beaten 2-3 by Giyani Happy Boys at the Xikukwani Stadium outside Giyani, while Blackpool had lost 0-3 to Mikhado FC. Blackpool are languishing at the bottom of the log, while Bullets are lying in the second-last position. Blackpool must keep an eye on the Bullets’ goal poachers, Emmanuel Netshilema and Mukandangalwo Nemutudi, or else they will go back home with empty hands.

Mikhado FC will host Ablex United at the

Rabali Stadium.

Musina United will host Emmanuel FC at the Lesley Manyathela Stadium in Musina. United are still fresh from a 1-0 victory over Munaca FC at the Louis Trichardt Show Grounds last Saturday. Munaca FC will entertain Giyani Happy Boys at the Louis Trichardt Show Grounds. The other fixtures are Dennilton Callies vs Ngwabe City Motors, Tubatse United vs Eleven Fast Tigers, The Dolphins vs Magezi FC and Phinnet City FC vs Mighty FC. Vondwe XI Bullets’ goal poacher, Emmanuel Netshilema.

Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

Limpopo Parasport team shine at the 2022 National Championships javelin); Nonhlanhla Maponya (U/17 100m); Thato Mafeto (two golds in U/17 wheelchair The Limpopo Province fielded a team of shotput and javelin); Kamogelo Moagi (100m 47 para-athletes in the recent 2022 Toyota open women T38), Moake Mokgethwa (U/17 SASAPD National Championships that took shotput); Intelligent Thobejane (U/17 100m place in Gauteng from 18 to 22 March, with T13) and Letago Kgwethe (U/14 100m). In the Limpopo’s junior and senior athletes particiGoalball event, the Limpopo men’s senior team pating in the para-athletics track and field as achieved victory with gold in the finals and the well as goalball events. junior goalball boys achieved bronze overall. The Limpopo brought back a sizeable medal haul team, together with managers and officials, was of 38 in total, including 18 gold, nine silver and hosted in the luxurious Birchwood Hotel with nine bronze. The junior section of the team came the other provinces. They all expressed sincere second overall on the medal table out of the nine gratitude towards the Limpopo Sport Confederprovinces, and the Limpopo junior and senior ation, Limpopo Department of Sports, Art and combined team won the percentage award (most Culture, Limpopo Sport Academy, and IsAbility medals per athletes entered) overall.

Sports Club Limpopo, for assisting and faciliThe senior athletes’ convenor for the Limpopo tating with excellent accommodation, sporting Sport Association for the Physically disabled, attire and other logistics that contributed toSandy James, mentioned that, given the chalwards making the 2022 nationals an exceptional lenges caused by two years of Covid restrictions, experience for Limpopo. seeing how development of sports for people with disabilities in Limpopo was taking off was very encouraging.

“The team grew from five seniors in 2021 to 20 seniors in the 2022 team, with 27 juniors from various schools and municipal districts in Limpopo, whereas there were no junior participants in 2021,” said Sandy.

Participating at the Germiston Stadium, the senior para-athletic members achieved four golds, four silvers and five bronzes. These seniors have been hard at work, training with the assistance of the Isability Sports Club (also known as the Isability Parasport Federation for Limpopo). Louis Trichardt paralympic medallist Sheryl James accounted for two of the golds (100m and 200m sprints), while Mathye Madala from Phalaborwa earned gold in the men’s’ wheelchair javelin and Amukelani Makhubela earned gold in the men’s F38 shotput event. “The Jorrie Jordaan in action at the nationals senior athletes expressed their gratitude to two where his javelin throw earned him third local schools in Louis Trichardt in the Vhembe District, Emmanuel Christian School and Louis place in his F64 class. Photo: Andries Kruger.

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Regional Planners, being the authorized agents of the owners of the property men�oned below hereby give no�ce in terms of Sec�on 64 of the Collins Chabane Local Municipality Spa�al Planning, Land Development and Land Use Management By-Law 2019 reads with relevant provisions of the Spa�al Planning and Land Use Management Act, 2013 (Act 16 of 2013) that we have applied to the Collins Chabane Local Municipality for the amendment of the Land Use Management Scheme known as Collins Chabane Land Use Management Scheme, 2018 for the Rezoning of Remainder of Erf 427 Vuwani Extension 1 from “Industrial 1” to “Business 4” for the purpose of establishing a Shopping Mall and related

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EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENTS (Continues from previous page) REQUIREMENTS • Grade 12 certificate and National Diploma in workstudy qualifications or Degree in production management / workstudy.

• B-Tech in production management will be an added advantage.

• 3 years relevant experience in related field.

• Thorough knowledge of computer programs: excel, word and powerpoint.

• Knowledge of Payday system will be an added advantage.

RESPONSIBILITIES • Co-ordinate and facilitate organizational design, which includes the development of job descriptions.

• Conducting job evaluation and workstudy on the job descriptions of all employees.

• Development and maintenance of organizational structure of the Municipality.

• Assist in the development & implemention policies for work procedures associated with the responsibilities of the division.

• Advice Management on and participate in activities related to the development of job profiles and conducting job evaluation.

• Facilitate job evaluation and workstudy investigations on the existing and newly created posts.

• Assist in the development of job descriptions for all employees in line with the approved municipal organizational structure.

• Assist to facilitate development of job descriptions and review them where necessary.

BENEFITS: Car allowance, medical aid and all related benefits.

8. DEPARTMENT: DIVISION: POSITION: POST LEVEL: NUMBER OF POSTS: ANNUAL SALARY:

BUDGET & TREASURY EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTANT 05 01 R462 193.44

land uses. Par�culars of the applica�on will lie for inspec�on during normal office hours at Collins Chabane Local Municipality: Director, Department of Development and Planning, Civic Centre, Hospital Road, Malamulele for a period of 30 days from 25 March 2022.

Objec�ons to or representa�ons in respect of the applica�on must be lodged with or made in wri�ng to the Municipal Manager at the above address or at Private Bag X2596, Malamulele, 0982 within a period of 30 days from 25 March 2022 Address of agent: 76, Hans Van Rensburg, Polokwane, 0699 Tel: 072 419 0679, Fax: 086 600 7119 Email: khosaj@khosads. co.za

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NDIVHADZO COLLINS CHABANE AMENDMENT SCHEME NDIVHADZO NA KHUMBELO UYA NGAHA MULAYO UBVA KHA COLLINS CHABANE KHA TSHUMISO YA MAVU NGA VHURANGAPHANDA HA COLLINS CHABANE, 2018 NGA NYANDANO YA SECTION 64 YA COLLINS CHABANE SPATIAL PLANNING,U KHWINIFHADZA NA U SHUMISA MAVU LWA MULAYONI, 2019 YA VHALEYA NGA KUSHUMISELE KWA MAVU UYA NGA ULAYO WA MAVU WA 2013 (ACT 16 OF 2013) Rine vha KDS Consultants (Pty) Ltd-Town and Planners, rovha na thendelano ya u shumisa mavu lwa mulayo na vhane vha mavu. Ro dvha ha�u ra is ana khumbelo

kha masipala wa Collins Chabane, iyo khumbelo yo katela kushumisele kwa mavu zwi mulayoni ubva kha milayo ya collins chabane ya ilayo ya mavu na zwiga zwo teaho.

Khumbelo ya KDS Consultants (Pty) LtdTown and Planners yo livhana na mavu a Vuwani Erf 427. Ayo mavu are kha la Vuwani tshipikwa tshihulwane ndi u thatela vhadzulapo vha Vuwani tshiiiswa tsho katelaho mavhengele a tshivhalo. Ayo mavhengele ado thusa vhadzulapo na mivhundu ire tsini a�o. Thendelano ya vha shumisi vha mavu na zwinwe zwi imiswa zwi nga isa khuwelelo kha ofisi dza masipala wa Collins Chabane nga tshi�inga tsha mushumo, Director, Department of Development and Planning, Civic Centre, Hospital Road, Malamulele.

Iyo khuwelelo inga swikisiwa ubva nga dzi 25 Thafamuwe 2022,(25 March 2022.)

Khuwelelo dzothe malugana na aya ma�ungo dzi sikiswe kha muhulwane wa masipala uyo, na �ethu vhupo ho buliwaho a�o. Dzothe khuwelelo dzi tea uda dzo nwaliwa sa lunwalo.

Address of agent: 76 Hans Van Rensburg, Polokwane, 0699 TEL: 015 065 0446 FAX: 086 600 7119 EMAIL: khosaj@khosads. co.za

LIGEGE AND ASSOCIATES INC. NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN TERMS OF SECTION 29 (1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965 All persons having claims against the undermen�oned estate (continues on p13)

Assist internal and External Auditors with required documentations.

Preparation of MFMA and any other experience related reports.

Ensure that all payments vouchers are submitted to records for filling.

Requesting of necessary information from SARS for the processing VAT objections processes.

Assist in projects Monitoring and implementation.

9. DEPARTMENT: DIVISION: SECTION: POSITION: POST LEVEL: NUMBER OF POSTS: ANNUAL SALARY:

CORPORATE SERVICES HUMAN RESOURCE EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAMME OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER 06 01 R408 375.48

REQUIREMENTS • Grade 12 certificate plus National Diploma /B degree in either of the following fields; • Safety Management.

• Occupational Health and Safety • 3 Years relevant experience in related field.

• A valid Code B Driver’s Licence.

• Computer literate.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide services Occupational Health and Safety Act no 85 of 1993 and Regulations.

• Provide Occupation Health and Safety Audit to all capital projects.

• Evaluate and approve Safety Files on Construction and project.

• Attends sites meetings for Construction project and provide OHS Audits.

• Officer professional advise in terms of Ergonomics on Furniture’s and Equipment.

• Lead and Train Health and Safety Representatives.

• Lead and Train First Aid Teams of the Municipality.

• Manager Health and Safety of Employees and CIODA. • Advice on purchase of relevant PPE. • Inspection of all council facilities in terms of OHS. • Identifying all OHS risks and advise management on control measures.

• OHS Induction to all Municipal employees.

BENEFITS • Car allowance, medical aid and all related benefits.

NB. Application must be submitted on the signed Thulamela Municipality application form obtained on the Website: www.thulamela.gov.za. Accompanied by comprehensive C.V and certified copies of certificates to be forwarded to: THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER, THULAMELA MUNICIPALITY, P/BAG X5066, THOHOYANDOU, 0950 or may be handed in at Office no.130B during working hours. People with disability are encouraged to apply. No faxed, Emailed or late REQUIREMENTS • Grade 12 certificate plus National Diploma in Accounting/ Financial Management/ Management applications will be considered. For administration enquiries contact: Thenga A.R @ 015 962 Accounting/ Taxation/ B tech Accounting or Cost and Management Accounting/ B Compt/ B.Com 7775 Ramugondo R.R. @ 015 962 7643 Accounting.

Closing date: 03 May 2022 • Computer literate.

Applicants who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply • 3 years related supervision experience.

Should you not be contacted within 30 days after the closing date, accept that your • Registration as a Tax practitioner with SARS will be an added advantage. application was unsuccessful. Qualification, employment background check, RESPONSIBILITIES security vetting and screening will be carried out to all shortlisted candidates.

• Completion and submission of monthly VAT returns and the relevant supporting documents to MT MAKUMULE SARS. ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER • Monthly preparation of VAT journals, VAT Accounts, Advance payments, petrol cards accounts, Thulamela Municipality Trade Creditors, Accruals and Sundry Creditors Accounts.

Civic Centre • Reviewing of payment voucher before approvals.

Old Agriven Building • Confirming of banking details on the invoices with the internal banking reports.

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LIMPOPO MIRROR must lodge it with the Executor concerned within 30 days (or as indicated) from date of publication hereof. Estate number: 643/2022 Master’s Office: Thohoyandou, Surname: NGOBENI, Names: WINNIE, Date of birth: 1953-09-19 ID No. 530919 0424 085 names of the Executor: Nkuna Percy Ntwanano Last address: Giyani Date of death: 1997-03-12, Name and Address of Executor or Authorised agent: Name and Address of Executor or Authorised agent: Ligege and associates inc. Portion 2 of 32, First Floor, Nw Civils Centre, Cnr Hardware Market and Thulamela Municipality Offices Thohoyandou, 0950 TEL: 0159620509 EMAIL: info@ligegeand associatesinc.co.za

MADIMA ATTORNEYS INC NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 35(5) OF ACT 66 OF 1965 ESTATE OF THE LATE HUMBULANI NIXON NEMASISI, ESTATE NO: 1603/2021 ID NO: 590221 5203 086 LAST ADDRESS: Block A Thohoyandou THE FIRST AND FINAL Liquidation and Distribution Account in this estate will be open for inspection for A period of 21 days from date of the publication hereof at the office of the Master of the High Court THOHOYANDOU and at the magistrate’s Office THOHOYANDOU. MADIMA ATTORNEYS INC. Office C06, Epikaizo Properties, Stand 784, Block -P East, Thohoyandou, 0950 Po Box 507 Sibasa, 0970 Tel: 015 969 1036 E-mail: sedzani@ madimainc.co.za

MADIMA ATTORNEYS INC NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 35(5) OF ACT 66 OF 1965 ESTATE OF THE LATE MADULA NYAMBENI AGNES, ESTATE NO: 332/2022 ID No: 461112 0629 084 LAST ADDRESS: Makwarela Location THE FIRST AND FINAL Liquidation and Distribution Account in this estate will be open for inspection for

8 APRIL 2022 13 a period of 21 days from date of the publication hereof at the office of the Master of the High Court THOHOYANDOU and at the magistrate’s Office THOHOYANDOU. MADIMA ATTORNEYS INC. Office C06, Epikaizo Properties, Stand 784, Block -P East, Thohoyandou, 0950 Po Box 507 Sibasa, 0970 Tel: 015 969 1036 E-mail: sedzani@ madimainc.co.za

MADZHIGA ATTORNEYS INC NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN TERMS OF SECTION 29 (1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965 Estate Late THIKOLELWI DANIEL MUNYAI, ID No: 580215 5977 089 of Madabani, who died on the 2021/11/02 Estate No: 000492/2022 Master’s office: Thohoyandou Persons having claims against this estate are called to lodge their claims within 30 days from date of publication hereof.

Signed at Thohoyandou on this the 23rd day of March 2022.

MADZHIGA ATTORNEYS INC. Office No. 02, 3Rd Floor, Bindulavhathu Building, Thohoyandou FAX: 086 510 4064 TEL: 015 151 0230 REF: MKE/EST/156/2022

MADZHIGA ATTORNEYS INC NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN TERMS OF SECTION 29 (1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965 Estate Late RAMAROPE DIRENG BERNARD, ID No: 750730 5382 084 of Tshikota, who died on the 2022/01/01 Estate No: 571/2022 Master’s office: Thohoyandou Persons having claims against this estate are called to lodge their claims within 30 days from date of publication hereof.

Signed at Thohoyandou on this the 23rd day of March 2022.

MADZHIGA ATTORNEYS INC. Office No. 02, 3Rd Floor, Bindulavhathu Building, Thohoyandou FAX: 086 510 4064 TEL: 015 151 0230 REF: MKE/EST/157/2022

MUKHODOBWANE ATTORNEYS LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNT IN DECEASED ESTATE LYING FOR INSPECTION IN TERMS OF SECTION 35 (5) OF ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965 First and final Liquidation and distribution account in the deceased estate of the late: MATODZI ABRAHAM MMAKGAHA, I.D No: 681010 7037 083, of Ha-Ramukhuba Village, Vuwani District, Limpopo Province, who died on 25 March 2017, Master’s office: Thohoyandou, Ref no: 883/2017 will be open for inspection for period of twenty one (21) days at the office of Master in Thohoyandou and Vuwani Magistrate Office Should no objection be lodged with the Master’s office during the specified period, the executor will proceed to make payments in accordance with the said account.

MUKHODOBWANE ATTORNEYS Attorneys for Executrix OFFICE NO: 28 & 30, 1ST FLOOR, BLOCK D, Leda Building (Limdev) Thohoyandou, P.O.Box 1613, Thohoyandou 0950 Tel: 015 962 0384 REF: MMP/MM/EST.30

MUKHODOBWANE ATTORNEYS LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNT IN DECEASED ESTATE LYING FOR INSPECTION IN TERMS OF SECTION 35 (5) OF ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965 First and final Liquidation and distribution account in the deceased estate of the late: ALAN TREVOR RAPHALALANI DAGADA, Estate No. 06/2004, ID NO: 621027 5070 083, date of death: 10 September 2003, last address: ERF 3917 POLOKWANE, LIMPOPO PROVINCE, and NOBUHLE SIEGFRIEDA DAGADA, ID NO: 641230 0653 087, Date of Death: 17 April 2003, last address: ERF 3917 POLOKWANE, LIMPOPO PROVINCE, will be open for inspection for period of twenty one (21) days at the office of Master of Limpopo High Court, Thohoyandou and Thohoyandou Magistrate Court from date of publication hereof.

MUKHODOBWANE ATTORNEYS Attorneys for Executrix

OFFICE NO: 28 & 30, 1ST FLOOR, BLOCK D P.O.Box 1613, Thohoyandou 0950 Tel: 015 962 0384 REF: MMP/MM/EST. EST.001(A)

NEMAKONDE M ATTORNEYS NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN TERMS OF SECTION 35(5) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965 Kindly be informed that the First and Final Liquidation and Distribution in respect of the Estate of the late: MUROVHI MUDANALWO RORA ID No: 751115 0820 081 Estate No: 946/2021, last address NO: 50200 Mulenzhe Tshitopeni in the District of Vhembe, Limpopo Province, will be open for inspection for a period of twenty one (21) days at Offices of the Master of the Limpopo High Court, Thohoyandou from the date specified or from the date of publication hereof, whichever may be later.

Dated at Polokwane on the 18TH day of MARCH 2022. NEMAKONDE M ATTORNEYS, Office No: 319 03Rd Floor, Pioneer Building, 51 Landdros Mare Street, Polokwane, TEL: 015 291 1074 FAX: 086 435 6881 REF: NEM/ESTATE/ MUROVHI

RAMAANO MULALO ATTORNEYS NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN TERMS OF SECTION 29 (1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965 INOTICE TO CREDITORS IN DECEASED ESTATES In the estate of the late LEBEPE MAKOMA ALVENIA, ID No 670828 0764 088, Estate no: 753/2022 who died on 18 November 2021, who was residing at No 154 Bergview Estate Louis Trichardt. All persons having claims against the above-mentioned estate are requested to lodge their claims against the estate within 30 days of publication hereof with the executor’s agent whose particulars are as follows: Ramaano Mulalo Attorneys Office no 06, 1st floor, Pen-it Building, 116 Makwarela Road (next to Viva Garage), Sibasa 0970 Cell: 073 8378934 Ref: RM/EST Lebepe/22

MAKHADO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Tel: (015) 519 3000 Fax: (015) 516 1195 Private Bag X2596 Louis Trichardt 0920 Ad designed by Zoutnet Publishers

DRAFT BUDGET 2022/2023-2024/25 AND 2022/2023-2026/2027 INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLAN (IDP) Makhado Local Municipality hereby gives notice in terms of Section 25(1) of Municipal Systems Act, (Act 32 of 2000) and Section 22(a) of Municipal Finance Management Act (Act 56 of 2003) that the Draft Budget 2022/2023-2024/2025 and IDP for the 2022/2023-2026/2027 had been adopted by Council on the 31st March 2022.

Copies of the approved Draft IDP and Budget, Policies and all draft Bylaws are available for public inspection at the Municipal offices (office, B041 Ground floor) and also at the following municipal regional offices: Dzanani and Waterval between 7H00 and 16H00, Monday to Friday or alternatively via the municipal website at www.makhado.gov.za as from the 07th of April to the 08th of May 2022. All comments should be forwarded to the Office of the Municipal Manager or Regional Administrators at the above mentioned Municipal offices on or before the 08th May 2022.

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

Civic Centre 83 Krogh Street, LOUIS TRICHARDT Notice No: 38/2022 Ref: 15/7/1

THULAMELA MUNICIPALITY

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION MEETINGS FOR IDP/BUDGET REVIEW :2022/23-2026/27 FY The Mayor of Thulamela Municipality, Honourable Councilor Rambuda A.S hereby invites all Thulamela stakeholders to attend IDP /Budget Public Participation meetings, as per the amended IDP/Budget Process Plan Review: 2021/22FY .Notice is issued in terms of section 16 (a) (b) (c) of the Municipal Systems Act NO 32 of 2000.

Details of planned meetings are indicated below: DATE

NODAL POINT NAME

VENUE

TIME

20 April 2022

Tshitereke Vhufuli

Muhuyu wa Thomba Secondary School

14h00

20 April 2022

Tshaulu

Mutshetshe Primary School.

14h00

21 April 2022

Makonde

The Living Water Christian International Church

14h00

21 April 2022

Tshilamba

Mutale Town Hall

14h00

22 April 2022

Tshikombani

Mandala Elshadai Church

14h00

22 April 2022

Lwamondo

Tshifulanani 2 Church of Christ

14h00

25 April 2022

Matavhela

Agape United Faith Church

14h00

25 April 2022

Tshixwadza

Ratshilumela Secondary

14h00

26 April 2022

Makuya

Makuya Traditional Offices

14h00

26 April 2022

Thohoyandou/Sib asa

Thohoyandou Town Hall

14h00

29 April 2022

Vhembe District municipality meeting with Thulamela Stakeholders

Thohoyandou Indoor Sports Centre

10h00

06 May 2022

IDP /Budget Representative Forum

Thohoyandou Indoor Sports Centre

10h00

For more information, please contact Mr Madi NN or Ms Ramboho L.C at 015 962 7500.

MT MAKUMULE ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER Thulamela Municipality Civic Centre Old Agriven Building Thohoyandou 0950

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MUSINA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY CALL FOR LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Musina Local Municipality hereby invites interested individuals and developers to submit proposal for Development of the below tabled land parcels. The successful developers is expected to submit a proposal indicating proposed development and purchase price for the property.

ITEM

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

SIZE

ZONING

CURRENT LAND USE

1.

Proposed Messina Extension 15

Approximately 53 Ha

Agriculture

Vacant

2.

Portion of Erf 807 and 808 Messina Nancefield

Approximately 8500 m² POS And Institutional

Vacant

3.

Portion 1 to 10 and Portion 17 Of Erf 1601 Messina Extension 5

Approximately 30.9431 Hectares

POS, Residential 1 and Special

Golf Course and Vacant

4.

Portion of Erf 2244 Messina Ext 17

3695 M²

Business 1

Vacant

5.

Erf 1878 Messina Extension 14

4719 M²

Residential 4

Vacant

6.

Portion 1 of Erf 1877 Messina Extension14

3921.43 M²

Residential 4

Vacant

7.

Remainder of Erf 5715 Messina-Nancefield Ext 1

1893 M²

Business 1

Mini Markets

8.

Portion of Erf 4876 Messina-Nancefield Ext 10

Approximately 2 Ha

institutional

Vacant

9.

Portion 11 of Erf 1601 Messina Extension 5

2735 M²

Res 4

Vacant

10.

Portion 12 of Erf 1601 Messina Extension 5

6493 M²

Res 4

Vacant

11.

Portion of the Remaining Extent of the Farm Messina 4 MT

Approximately 60 Ha

Agriculture

Vacant

Proposal documents containing Development Proposal Motivation, company registration, tax clearance, water and lights account, Bank Letter and proposed purchase price should be submitted, on or before closing date, to the municipal offices at 21 Irwin Avenue Musina.

A complete proposal documents must be deposited in the Tender box at the reception of the Civic Centre, 21 Irwin Street, not later than the closing date and time. No late, faxed or telephonic proposal will be accepted. All proposals will remain valid for 90 (ninety) days.

The Municipality also reserves the right to negotiate further Development conditions and requirements with the successful service provider.

For more information regarding this notice, enquiries must be directed to the Manager: Town Planning during office hours at 015 534 6110/6122 The closing date for submission is on the 29th of April 2022 at 12 PM. Civic Centre Irwin street Musina 0900

MR K M NEMANAME ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER

Private Bag X5066 Thohoyandou 0950 Limpopo Province Tel: (015) 962 7500 Fax: (015) 962 4020 (015) 962 5328

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Notice number 13-2021/22 23 March 2022

NT TSHIWANAMMBI Municipal Manager

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Netball as a male sport should be promoted, says Maiwashe sport a chance.

When he went to Gauteng in 2019 In many parts of the world, to complete his Grade 12, he was including South Africa, netball is introduced to netball. In 2021, he was perceived as a sport for women. selected to represent the JohannesNot many sport lovers know the burg team, which won gold in the country also has a male team. A national championship.

Thohoyandou resident forms part His talent was spotted by the of this team, and he believes a long national selectors and that same year road still lies ahead before the male he represented the South African team will receive the same recogni- team at an international tournament tion as their female counterparts. at Heartfelt Arena in Pretoria. The Lutendo Maiwashe of Thohoyhost nation came up against teams andou Unit C says that he started from Kenya and Uganda. The South off playing basketball when he was African team walked away with gold, young. While still at Marude Second- with Uganda taking silver. ary School, he joined the University For Maiwashe, sports is much of Venda’s club. He initially wanted more than just winning medals. He to play soccer, but when he found says that it helped him to stay focused out that many young people played on his goals in life, even while still at basketball, he decided to give this school. “It has taught me to be strong

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and to be unapologetic about my capabilities as a man,” he says.

“We are not taken seriously as men who play in a female-dominated sport. We have to prove that we are as good as our female counterparts. The remuneration is not the same, the publicity is not the same, but this is something that we fight daily. There are improvements happening, but we’re in a situation where we have to fight now, so that the next generation benefits,” he says.

Maiwashe is very realistic that it will take time for male netball to grow as a sport. One of the biggest challenges is to have tournaments and compete against other countries.

“It was a case of being all dressed up with nowhere to go to. When you are building dreams and training every day and the team does not go anywhere, you

Musina United collect maximum points against Munaca FC

By Kaizer Nengovhela Musina United managed to beat Munaca FC 1-0 in their Safa ABC Motsepe clash played at the Louis Trichardt Show Grounds on Saturday.

Munaca showed a spirit of commitment from the onset, but their fighting spirit vanished with time. United were by far the better side in terms of ball possession.

Vusimuzi Nhlapo of Munaca was the first player to go into the referee’s book. He tackled Shandukani Mabirimisa from behind and the referee was quick to produce yellow.

Musina United were unfortunate in the 10th minute when their overlapping midfielder, Sammy Ndou, lost possession on the brink of unleashing from inside the box.

Munaca’s striker, Alrick Tshanwinga, realised that Saturday was not his day when he missed a sitter in the 14th minute. He received a good pass from Rendani Mukwevho in the 25-metre area and forced his way through the defence of United before unleashing a half-volley. The ball hit the side net for a goal kick.

United continued to press hard in their search for a much-needed goal, but things continued to work against them. Mathew Murambiwa of United was booked for a late tackle on Xolile Zotha in the 16th minute.

The goal that separated the boys from the men came in the 18th minute. Munashe Bamana scored after receiving a square pass from Thabo Dasheka.

Munaca realized that their chances of scoring were slim and tried to strengthen their striking force by introducing Eethe Khaukanani for Sibonelo Gumede. Khaukanani formed a deadly combination with Keletso Mashiane at the front, but they could not succeed in breaking through the solid defence of United.

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Eethe Khaukanani of Munaca with the ball, with Abel Kgomomu running for cover. Photo: Kaizer Nengovhela.

NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION GRANT FOR THE MINIING PERMIT (QUARRY) TOGETHER WITH THE APPLICATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORIZATION FOR THE PROPOSED AGGREGATE QUARRY ON THE FARM 440 MT (UNSURVEYED STATELAND), SITUATED IN THE MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT OF MUTALE, LIMPOPO PROVINCE Notice is hereby given AGFS Holdings Pty Ltd that on the 4th of April 2022, the Limpopo Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) granted Environmental Authorisation DMR Ref: LP 30/5/1/3/2 (11494) EM for the proposed Mining Permit application in terms of the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998) as amended. The authorisation was received by the applicant, AGFS Holdings Pty Ltd on the 4th of April 2022.

INVITATION TO COMMENT In terms of the National Appeal Regulations, 2014, and the EA, any person wishing to appeal against the decision must submit an appeal to the Appeal Administrator (see contact details below) and forward a copy of the appeal to the Project EAP, all registered Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs), any Organ of State interested in the matter, and the decision-maker within 14 days calendar from the date I&APs were notified of the decision.

THE APPEAL MUST BE SUBMITTED IN THE PRESCRIBED FORM TO APPEALS AND LEGAL REVIEW: Email: appeals@environment.gov.za Postal Address: Private Bag X447, Pretoria, 0001 Physical Address: Environment House, Corner Steve Biko and Soutpansberg Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083 Copy of the lodged appeal to the department Mineral Resources Regional Manager Tel: 015 297 7230 Email: Thivhulawi.kolani@dmre.gov.za Postal Address: Private Bag X9467, Polokwane, 0700 Physical Address: 101 Dorp Street, Polokwane, 0699 THE CONTACT DETAILS OF REGISTERED I&APS: Fhumulani Stanley Rakhadani T: 078 840 9798 / 071 4075 833 E: stanley@geoaspex.co.za A: Office 7, 8 Corridor Crescent, N4 Business Park, Ben Fleur x11, Witbank, 1034.

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come back and ask yourself, ‘Why am I doing this?’”.

Maiwashe says that, in the past, men have not been given the same opportunities to play netball as women, because of the prevailing mentality that this is a sport for the latter. “When guys are seen playing the sport, the assumption is that you must be gay,” he says. “But I can’t speak for anyone’s sexuality. It’s wrong to create the perception that any sporting code is gay, lesbian or straight.

The narrative needs to be changed. It’s 2021 now, and people should be able to do what they want to do without being labelled. We have Banyana Banyana playing soccer.

It’s not right to say that they are lesbian,” he says.

LIMPOPO MIRROR Lutendo Maiwashe, a member of the SA men's netball squad. Photo supplied.

Defenders wallop Ablex United margin in the 67th minute. the ball in and seal the game Their lethal striker, Lucky in the dying minutes of the Mpheni Home Defenders Buasi, caught the keeper of match. were by far too strong for United, Ntlaene Raphanlelo, The victory for Defenders Ablex United when they bru- off-guard and headed home meant that they were crowned tally beat them 4-0 in their the second goal. the champions of Stream A Safa ABC Motsepe League Defenders used all their in the ABC Motsepe league. match that was played at substitution chances in the They will play against the winthe Louis Trichardt Show last half. They replaced, Lucky ners of Stream B, Magezi FC, Grounds on Saturday.

Buasi, Tshepo Benside and to determine who the LimpoDefenders kept their oppo- Lwazi Meek with Lefentswe po champions will be that will nents running in circles from Munyadziwa, Gift Nemurepresent the province in the the first whistle. Their efforts tandani and Mega Nkwinika national play-offs. did not pass without reward respectively. as they scored their opening Defenders goal in the 24th minute. A increased defender of United made a the margin mistake inside the penalty when Setelele area and Tshepo Benside Nyembezi scored from the scramble to scored after put his team into a 1-0 lead. receiving a Freedom Nyundu of square pass Defenders was reprimanded from Thabelo with a card for a late tackle Tshikweta. on George Setjie in the 29th The keeper of minute and Victor Savhasa of United made United was booked for a late a blunder tackle on Lwazi Meek. When and failed to the referee, Mr Eric Sebabi, clear a low blew the half-time whistle, ball, allowing Thabelo Tshikweta of Defenders (left) with Defenders were still leading Lefentswe the ball, with Phiwayinkosi Dlodlo ready to 1-0.

Munyadziintercept. Photo: Kaizer Nengovhela.

Defenders increased the wa to hook

By Kaizer Nengovhela

Mabaleng hammer Try Again junior Mabasa, was a marvel to watch.

He scored four goals in the Not only did Hollywood game. He made his presence Mabaleng FC manage to colfelt in the second minute after lect maximum points on Sunreceiving a well-timed pass from day during the Makhado Local Ipfi Siphugu. He collected withFootball league match at the in the box and beat the keeper Tshiozwi Grounds, but they with a ground-cutter. also registered a huge score by Try Again lost shape in the crushing Madombidzha Try middle of the park after this Again’s reserve team 8-2. goal and were severely punished Mabaleng meant business for that. Mabasa forced his way from the first whistle and their through the defence of the opdribbling wizard, Phindulo ponents and showed the keeper the wrong way in the 13th minute.

Mabaleng continued to enjoy ball possession, with Try Again continuously on defence.

Adolf Fhetani finished off a square ball from Khuthadzo Rambau to score his team’s third goal.

A clearing Adolf Fhetani of Mabaleng with the ball, with error in the Tsireledzo Musenwa ready to mark. Photo: 37th minute Kaizer Nengovhela. gave rise to

By Kaizer Nengovhela

the fourth goal for Mabaleng.

Mabasa intercepted a back pass and blasted in a rocket.

Try Again pulled one back before the referee blew the half-time whistle. Nyelisani Marageni dribbled past three defenders and blasted in a rocket that left the keeper, Duncan Mabatha, stranded.

Try Again created some promising moves from behind early in the second half, but penetrating through the defence of Mabaleng was a problem for their strikers.

Mabaleng scored two goals in quick succession. Adolf Fhetani scored after a scramble within the box, while Phindulo Mabasa tapped in a loose ball after a square pass. Fhatuwani “Serino” Moshapo beat the offside trap and scored his team’s seventh goal.

Try Again’s search for goals was not in vain. They were duly rewarded for their endless efforts when their overlapping midfielder, Adivhaho Maeko, hooked in a loose ball, following a neat pass from Rofhiwa Maluma.

Luvhengo Mauluma scored his team’s last goal late in the game to take the score to 8-2.

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Sigh of relief as TTM beat Stars to avoid relegation

By Frank Mavhungu Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila enhanced their chances to escape the relegation axe at the end of the season by beating Free State Stars 2-1 in their GladAfrica Championship League match that was played at the Thohoyandou Stadium last Friday.

TTM took the game to the visitors from Bethlehem right from the start. They did not lose their original fighting spirit despite the fact their left back, Luvolwethu Mpetha, was reprimanded with a card 10 minutes into the game. Mpetha was warned for interfering with a promising attack. This after the Stars’ overlapping midfield-

er, Xolani Sithole, had forced his way through the defence for TTM, until he was left with Mpetha to beat.

Vhadau Vha Damani took the lead in the 34th minute.

Their bulldozer striker, Rendani Ndou, caught the Stars’ keeper napping with a ground-cutter.

The Stars were unlucky in the dying minutes of the first half.

Xolani Sithole tried his luck with a half volley from the 20-metre area. The ball hit the crossbar and landed outside the field of play for a goal kick.

The home side approached the last half with more self-confidence. They took 64 minutes to score their second goal. They were awarded a free kick in the 30-metre area after Rendani Ndou was brought down. The

team’s skipper, Rhulani Manzini, beat the keeper with a half volley from the free kick.

TTM effected the first change to their starting 11 by replacing Rendani Ndou with Naeem Amojee.

The visitors only started playing their normal attacking football when TTM had scored their second goal in the 76th minute. Their Nigerian striker, Lukman Abegunrin, beat the keeper with a bicycle kick, following a scramble within the box.

TTM came close to scoring their third goal when Naeem Amojee miskicked the ball from inside the box two minutes before the referee, Mr Joseph Makhubo, blew the final whistle.

VFA and City Rovers share the glory

By Frank Mavhungu In their GladAfrica Championship League match that was played at the Thohoyandou Stadium on Saturday, Platinum City Rovers held Venda Football Academy to a goalless draw. While the visitors from Potchefstroom rejoiced after the game, the situation was totally different in the VFA camp. As if they had lost the match, some of the players of VFA were seen weeping shortly after the final whistle was blown.

VFA desperately needed the maximum points for the match to keep their title hopes alive. Rovers had proved beyond any doubt that their plan was to hold VFA to a draw and that winning the match would have been a bonus to them.

They played defensive football from the onset, relying mostly on counter-attacks.

On the other hand, the home side had managed to display entertaining football for the better part of the game, but their strikers fumbled with the ball at the goal finish time after time.

Their top goal scorer, Rotondwa Mutsivhuli, was caught in an offside position on two occasions within the first 10 minutes. In the first instance, he received a neat pass from Tau Rankoko just outside the box, from where he unleashed a half volley. Unfortunately for Mutsivhuli, the assistant referee’s flag was already up for an offside at the time when he

tried his luck.

Mutsivhuli’s co-striker, Tau Rankoko, could not believe his eyes in the 28th minute when his close-range header ended in the keeper’s hands.

Tshepo Mofokeng of VFA is the only player who was reprimanded with a card in the first half. He was lucky not to be given his marching orders after tackling Elias Mokwana from behind.

Both sides used all their substitution chances in the last half. VFA realized that Saturday was not their day when Thembisani Nevhulamba went loose from the centre of the pitch and shot wide from the edge of the box. Thabiso Mabitsela, the Rovers’ keeper, was booked for wasting time towards the end of the game. He took his time before taking a goal kick.

Kgothatso Mariba of VFA is focused on the ball.

Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

VFA must not expect a walk on the park as the last kick of a dyWith only six matches reing horse is always dangerous. maining before the end of the The Spurs from the Mother current GladAfrica ChampiCity are fighting for survival onship League soccer season, in the 11th position on the log the going is getting tougher standings. The defenders of by the day for the teams in the Spurs will have a mammoth race for the league champitask to stop VFA’s strikers in onship and those who are Rophney Hlungwane, Themfighting for survival. The bisani Nevhulamba and Roteams will be out of action tondwa “Neymar” Mutsivhuli. this weekend, but things will Black Leopards will travel resume Tuesday and Wednes- to the Kabokweni Stadium day next week (12th and outside Nelspruit, where they 13th). will fight for league points with Venda Football Academy TS Sporting. The game will (VFA) must beat Cape Town be a do-or-die match for TS Spurs when they meet at the Sporting and Black Leopards as Thohoyandou Stadium on they are both fighting for surTuesday. Not only must VFA vival. Lidoda duvha are in the win the match, but they will third-last position on the log also wish that the log leaders, standings, while TS Sporting Richards Bay FC, drop some are at the bottom of the log. points in their match against Tshakhuma Tsha University of Pretoria FC. Madzivhandila (TTM) will visit A draw with Spurs will do Platinum City Rovers at the VFA more harm than good.

Olën Park Stadium in PotchefVFA are five points behind the stroom. Polokwane City will pace setters, Richards Bay FC. fly to Cape Town. Their match

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VFA must now beat Cape Town Spurs

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TTM’s players celebrate the team’s opening goal. Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

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A small bit of breathing space for Leopards and TTM bottom of the log for the better part of the season, are now Although Black Leopperched in the third position ards and Tshakhuma Tsha from the bottom. This follows Madzivhandila (TTM) are not their impressive results in their yet out of the danger zone, the match against Jomo Cosmos, results of their matches last whom they beat 2-0 at the Thoweekend have brought some hoyandou Stadium on Sunday. relief to the clubs.

Lidoda duvha have depositTTM beat Free State Stars 2-1 ed 23 points into their league at the Thohoyandou Stadium account to date. The Thohoylast Friday, causing the team to andou side need at least eight move a step up on the league points in their six remaining log. The Tshakhuma side are fixtures to retain their GladAfrinow lying in the 12th position ca Championship franchise next with 27 points. TTM need at season. least four points in their six The last two teams on the remaining league matches to log standings, TS Sporting and be safe in terms of relegation.

Jomo Cosmos, have 21 points Their next league match will be each. The other club whose against Platinum City Rovers future as an affiliate for the at the Olën Park Stadium in GladAfrica Championship is Potchefstroom next Wednesday hanging by a thread is Pretoria (13th). Black Leopards, who Callies. They are in the 13th have been languishing at the position with 25 points.

By Frank Mavhungu

Five teams, Richards Bay FC, University of Pretoria, JDR Stars, Venda Football Academy and Cape Town All Stars, are closely contesting for the league title. Richards Bay are leading the pack with 43 points, one ahead of University of Pretoria. JDR Stars, Venda Football Academy and Cape Town All Stars are in the next three positions with 39, 38 and 37 points respectively.

The league champions will gain automatic promotion to the DStv Premiership Division, while the next two teams will try their luck in the promotion/ relegation playoffs, together with the DStv Premiership team that will finish the league programme in the 15th spot.

The last two teams on the log will be relegated to the lower division.

The much-awaited quarter-final matches for the Nedbank Cup KO Competition will be played this weekend. Whether Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila (TTM) will have enough strength to beat Supersport United when they meet at the Thohoyandou Stadium on Friday evening remains to be seen. The game is scheduled to start at 19:00.

TTM’s players are in the right frame of mind after beating Free State Stars 2-1 in their GladAfrica Championship League match at the same venue last Friday. TTM’s way to the quarter-final stage went via Sinenkani FC, whom they beat 3-0 at the Mthatha Stadium in the Eastern Cape early last month.

Vhadau Vha Damani will have the 12th player on the grandstand after the Premier Soccer League’s decision to do away with the banning of the spectators at soccer matches with effect from this weekend’s matches.

Asked about their level of readiness for the match, the head coach of TTM, Mr Lucky Nelukau, said that they were leaving no stone unturned in their preparations for what he described as “the final before the actual final”.

Superport United, or Matsatsantsa as they are also known, will not find breaking TTM’s wall, which is marshalled by Diamond Thopola and Luvolwethu Mpetha, easy. TTM will pin their hopes on Naeem Amojee, Rhulani Manzini and Tshepo Matete for goals.

Supersport United had beaten the GladAfrica Championship side, Platinum City Rovers, 1-0 to secure a place in the quarter-final stage of the competition.

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