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DEPOSITAn RDP housing scheme has been established to benefit people who are being moved from Rustenburg’s informal settlement of Yizo Yizo to Seraleng – a township located just outside the platinum-rich city. Already, around 300 people have been moved from the informal settlement as part of a process that will lead to the eventual eradication of Yizo Yizo. The new section in Seraleng that these people are being moved to can accommodate about 1 000 people – around half of the total number of people who are living in Yizo Yizo. Thapelo Megalanyane, who is one of the coordinators of the relocation process, said people living in Yizo Yizo have embraced the program and are cooperating. “The whole process is rolling out according to plan. Before this was done, we carried

out a wideranging consultation process with everyone and explained that everyone in Yizo Yizo will be moved to Seraleng,” Megalanyane said. “The people understand tht we are doing this so that we comply with the law. So far there has been no resistance,” he added. Megalanyane is part of the team of about thirty people - drawn from community members, employees of the Rustenburg municipality and members of the South African National Civic Organisation (Sanco) - who are facilitating the relocation process. Sanco secretary for Tlhabane, Stanford Ramatlhape, said around 300 people had already been moved from Yizo Yizo to Seraleng since the relocation started last week. “We are moving the people block by block. Yizo Yizo has four blocks and we are finished moving the people who are staying in block

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MOVING ON: Yizo Yizo residents pack up their belongings and prepare to move to Seraleng (PHOTO: FARIRAYI KAHWEMBA

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A. Everything is going on well and the people are setting up their temporary shelters in Seraleng,” Ramatlhape said. “We are hoping that by the end of this week we would have moved around 350 people to Seraleng. In Seraleng, people are putting up their shacks and then they will apply for RDP houses,” he added. Ramatlhape revealed that the major problem that the people in Seraleng are facing is lack of sufficient water. “There is a company that was supposed to have put the pipes that will supply the water but this is yet to happen so this has presented a challenge to the people. “However, for the time being they are being supplied with water by the municipality as a temporary arrangement,” he said. Ramatlhape revealed that Mamojazi Taxi Association had agreed to include the area into their route for their vehicles travelling in and out of the Rustenburg CBD. “Most of the people living here go to work in Rustenburg so we do not want this process to affect their transport logistics. We are also encouraging the people in this area to form their own neighborhood watch so that the crime levels are kept as low as possible,” Ramatlhape said.

Yizo Yizo to be phased out

page oNe stoRY coNtiNued popuLaR taveRN buRNs dowNRandy Mahuma is still struggling to come to terms with the burning down of his tavern during the early morning hours of 25 February.Randy’s Tavern – a popular watering hole located in the Bester area of Rustenburg – was razed to the ground after a fire broke out at the premises. By the time that workers from the municipality’s fire department managed to extinguish the flames, the damage had already been done. When Leseding News arrived at the scene, a visibly disappointed Mahuma was still counting his losses. “This is a very sad development. I think the fire was caused by an electric fault. I do not know. The truth will come out when the police complete their investigations,” Mahuma said. He estimates his losses to be in the region of R500 000. He said: “At this point it is difficult to say an accurate figure, in terms of what we have lost. However, at the moment it looks like it is in the region of half a million rands. I am happy that no one got hurt because everyone was at home when this happened. “I cannot blame the fire department because by the time we were told about the fire, a lot of damage had already been done.” The police confirmed that they are investigating the incident. They could not immediately ascertain the cause of the blaze.

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HUGE BLAZE: Randy’s Tavern has been reduced to ashes (PHOTO: TSHEGOFASTO RAPOO)

thRee iN couRt FoR RapeThree men will soon appear before the Lichtenburg magistrates court to answer to charges of raping a 21-year-old woman. The rape incident is allegedly took place on 22 February during the early hours of the morning at the Boikhutso area of Lichtenburg. It is alleged that the woman was on her way home on foot when the suspects confronted her and eventually covered

her mouth with a cloth before raping her.“According to the information available at this stage, the survivor lost consciousness during the ordeal. She allegedly realised that she was raped after regaining consciousness,” Colonel Sabata Mokgwabone of SAPSD said. “The matter was reported to the police and the suspects were traced and arrested. Investigation intothe matter continues,” he added.

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BPDM receives unqualifieD auDit oPinion

The Bojanala Platinum District Municipality added another milestone to its numerous achievements when it received an unqualified audit opinion for the 2013/14 financial year from the Office of the Auditor General (SA). For the past ten years, the district municipality has been receiving unqualified audits opinions with matter of emphasis. The Municipal Manager, Mr Innocent Sirovha, said “the Unqualified Audit Opinion for the 2013/2014 Financial Year was the results of the hard work and commitment of officials as well as Councillors.” He also thanked the Audit Committee on ensuring that the municipality implements good internal controls and instils the

culture of Good Governance. “We will continue to strive in ensuring that the plan of action put in place to address issues raised by the Office of the Auditor General (SA) is complied with,” The Municipal Manger added. Once of the challenges the district municipality has, is to assist the local municipalities within Bojanala District to also receive unqualified Audit Opinion.the municipality’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Masego Jansen, explained that the unqualified audit was achieved through hard work. She said: “This is a team effort and I would like to thank all the people who have been working very hard with me towards this. We have a

very good team and we will continue on this good path.” Leaders in the North West province have hailed the achievements of Bojanala Platinum District Municipality and pointed out that it is now a role model for other government institutions.

Bojanala Platinum District Municipality Mayor, Councillor Louis Diremelo

From Left To Right: Mr. Tsatsi George Ramagaga, Chief Financial Officer Masego Jansen, Moses Kotane Local Municipality Municipal Manager Nono Dince, Bojanala Platinum District Municipality Municipal Manager Innocent Sirovha.

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BOJANALA PLATINUM DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY MUNICIPAL PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE (MPAC)

Bojanala Platinum District Municipality MPAC Visits to Projects MORETELE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Date Project Village/ Area Department 24 February 2015 Ga-Motla Brick Making

Project Gamotla LED

Hope and Glory Agricultural Cooperative

Lefatlheng LED

Boreholes Constructed and Equipped

Mathibestad/ Makapanstad

TS

Tlholwe Essential Oils Tlholwe LED MADIBENG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Date Project Village/ Area Department 25 February Jericho Feedlot Jericho LED Construction of 800

Kilolitres Steel Elevated Facility

Letlhabile TS

Construction of Mmakau Sport Facility Phase 2

Mmakau TS

Majakaneng Hiking Trails

Majakaneng LED

Lefadikgodu Broiler Moiletswane/ Dipompong

LED

SA Artchaars New Brits Firms KGETLENG RIVIER LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Date Project Village Department 26 February Bokamoso Cooperative Reagile LED Construction of 2,ML

Reservoir Swartruggens TS

Borolelo Sewer Reticulation Phase 2

Borolelo TS

RUSTENBURG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Date Project Village Department 26 February Tshiki’s Handicraft Chaneng LED Kotulo Mushroom Luka LED Office Building Rustenburg TS

Projects MORETELE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Date Project Village/ Area Department 24 February 2015 Ga-Motla Brick Making

Project Gamotla LED

Hope and Glory Agricultural Cooperative

Lefatlheng LED

Boreholes Constructed and Equipped

Mathibestad/ Makapanstad

TS

Tlholwe Essential Oils Tlholwe LED MADIBENG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Date Project Village/ Area Department 25 February Jericho Feedlot Jericho LED Construction of 800

Kilolitres Steel Elevated Facility

Letlhabile TS

Construction of Mmakau Sport Facility Phase 2

Mmakau TS

Majakaneng Hiking Trails

Majakaneng LED

Lefadikgodu Broiler Moiletswane/ Dipompong

LED

SA Artchaars New Brits Firms KGETLENG RIVIER LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Date Project Village Department 26 February Bokamoso Cooperative Reagile LED Construction of 2,ML

Reservoir Swartruggens TS

Borolelo Sewer Reticulation Phase 2

Borolelo TS

RUSTENBURG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Date Project Village Department 26 February Tshiki’s Handicraft Chaneng LED Kotulo Mushroom Luka LED Office Building Rustenburg TS MOSES KOTANE Date Project Village Department 27 February 2015 1.5 KM Paved Road Siga TS Boreholes and Pipelines

Constructed Tweelagte TS

Morekepile Cooperative Manamakgotheng LED

The Bojanala Platinum District Municipal Public Accounts Committee will be visiting projects funded by the District Municipality in the last �nancial year, 2013/2014 as follows:

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Magalies Monster BIGGER AND BETTER

Entries are now open for the popular FNB Magalies Monster – a popular extreme sports event that will take place on 24 May in Buffelspoort, just outside Rustenburg. The Magalies Monster encompasses all the key elements of a successful MTB Race, namely; scenic beauty, technicality, toughness and the sense of accomplishing something unique. The event was affectionately named after the “Monster”, which is a 9km gruelling climb up the northern slope of the Magaliesberg, which riders of the 80km route encounter. The event gives riders the opportunity to experience the real beauty of the Magaliesberg Mountains with amazing rock formations and pristine vegetation as well as magnificent views of the Buffelspoort Valley. Riders can expect a real challenge as the terrain of the area lends itself to tough and technical riding. A hugely popular event on

the MTB calendar, conquering the Monster is seen as a real accomplishment in the world of mountain biking. In last year’s event, a record of just over 1600 mountain bike enthusiasts towed the line to take on the Magalies Monster. Both the men’s and women’s 80km races were won by first time contenders, Nico Pfitzenmaier (Team Dorma) and Janine King respectively.According to Pfitzenmaier, the technical riding suited him. “The landscape and scenery is beautiful. Coming into the event I knew that it was organized by Stillwater Sport & Entertainment and I’ve heard that it’s a really nice race. So I wanted to try something new. “The route was a real challenge and included a combination of everything, a real mountain bike race. I felt tremendously strong and really enjoyed the climbs. On the start line I realized that there was quite a strong field. “So I decided that I was just going to have fun, finishing on top was a bonus,” he said.

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WINNER: Nico lifts up his bike after winning last year’s event

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