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BARRY VILJOEN >>[email protected]

Polokwane Municipality has finally taken decisive action to collect some of its debt book that had by the end of 2014 reached R620 242 012.94, by handing over an amount of R380 000 000 to con-tractors for collection.

This was revealed in the Mid-year Budget and Performance Assessment Report that was tabled

before Council during its January meeting.

According to the report, this amount of just over R620 million that is in arrears, has escalated with a whop-ping R55 727 557 since the previous calendar year. An alarming fact is that R541 230 427 of the amount outstanding, is due for more than 90 days and includes the meagre R90 116 that is due by the five councillors

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YOLANDE NEL>>[email protected]

The accrual of millions in legal fees by some of Limpopo’s battling district and local mu-

nicipalities the past two financial years gives rise to an alarming state of affairs that should serve as a shocker to ratepayers.

As response to a parliamentary question to Cooperative Govern-

ance and Traditional Affairs Minister Pravin Gordhan by Democratic Alliance (DA) Parliamentarian Desiree van der Walt in the National Assembly in mid-February sketches a dire situation of municipalities’ legal costs crippling service delivery, she predicted that the worst was yet to come as information on the remainder of Limpopo’s municipali-ties was still awaited.

Van der Walt suggested

that the criteria for court cases being defended by municipalities should be re-assessed.

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Premier slammed

Moord op dokter

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Up for criticism for failing to show up for debate

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Nog geen arrestasies

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From page 1She raised concern that money sup-posed to be used for service delivery by municipalities was being spent on court cases instituted mostly due to negligence and ignorance on the side of officials. Van der Walt explained that municipalities had the mandate to appoint their own lawyers, which led to further reason for investigation in future.

The issue of legal fees spent by municipalities in Limpopo already formed part of a question posed to Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (Coghsta) MEC Makoma Makurupetje by DA Provincial Leader Jacques Smalle in the Legislature on 14 August last year, it was learnt. In the same vein he enquired about the legal costs of provincial government departments estimated to total well over R1 billion that gave rise to questions to the political heads of each department in the Legislature on 24 August last year, he said.

On Tuesday he told Polokwane Observer that the questions have not yet been responded to within the prescribed ten sitting days and when raising the matter of unanswered questions in a programming commit-tee meeting before the Legislature session scheduled for that afternoon, the DA was advised to address the matters in writing to the Speaker.

With her parliamentary question

Van der Walt prompted feedback from the minister on the costs of legal fees spent by the five district and 25 local municipalities in Limpopo during the 2012/13 and 2013/14 financial years. She further enquired about the amount of legal fees spent on appealing cases in each municipality, how many separate legal cases were defended as well as won and lost, and the amount of legal fees spent on those lost. Lastly she demanded information on how many cases were settled out of court and what the costs were of the settlement in each case in each municipality.

The information she received was scanty, with only Waterberg District Municipality and the local munici-palities of Mookgophong, Musina, Thabazimbi and Elias Motsoaledi in Sekhukhune meeting the deadline for submission of responses pertaining to the question.

Most disconcerting was the little over R5 million spent on legal fees by Thabazimbi Local Municipality during the period under scrutiny. According to the information contained in the response a whopping R3 224 502.21 was paid by the particular institution in the past financial year alone, while they had a legal bill of R1 913 152.21 in the previous year pertaining to four court cases that were all lost. Appar-ently two of the cases were settled out of court.

The picture was nearly half as bad

at Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality, which spent R2 266 499.52 in 2013/14 as opposed to R701 100.62 in the pre-vious year on a combined 21 cases of which 7 were won. Close to R1 million was spent on lost cases, as per the statistics provided.

An amount of R964 618.17 was spent on legal costs by an ailing Mookgophong Local Municipality in the 2012/13 financial year and R992 936.52 in the following year for de-fending a total of 12 cases. The legal costs attached to appealing cases totalled R123 009. Seven cases were won and one lost, with four being set-tled out of court.

Musina Local Municipality weighs in at fourth place with last year’s spend of R371 742.15 for legal fees arising from seven cases and R599 307.70 on 11 cases the previous year.

The figures leave Waterberg District Municipality with R104 765.33 in legal fees for the 2013/14 financial year as opposed to R431 062.50 the previous year for the one labour-related case that was seemingly fought and lost.

Polokwane Observer ap-proached Polokwane and Capricorn District Municipalities for information on their figures. Feedback, however, is still awaited. Polokwane Municipality indicated it would take a few days to provide the required response. Despite a message on the cell phone of the spokesperson for Coghsta no response was received.

Legal fees sky high...

From page 1that were more than 90 days in ar-rears with their municipal accounts as on 31 December 2014.

It is also interesting to note that the municipality has made provi-sion for bad debt to the amount of R176 601 640, which represents just over 30% of the amount owed. This

amount raises a question because the municipality is, according to its own Credit Control and Debt Collection By-Law, entitled to require a deposit of two times the average monthly ac-count of consumers. The funds raised in this way, is supposed to be utilised to offset accounts in arrears.

The municipality has been confront-

ed with the information and requested to shed light on the matter as it seems from the figures provided, that the municipality allowed the situation with bad debt to run out of control.

At time of going to print, the municipality had failed to respond to several enquiries in this regard over the past fortnight.

Briewe / LettersAuthorities do not promote tourism footprintDr Dennis Venter from Die Wilgers, Pretoria, writes:

“Are the Authorities Serious about Promot-ing an Integrated Tourism Footprint in the Limpopo Province?

On Heritage Day 2004, SanPark’s Mapun-gubwe National Park was officially opened. The park was eventually to form part of a vast trans-frontier conservation area, straddling the borders with Botswana and Zimbabwe, which was to be dedicated to the preservation of southern Africa’s large variety of game, tree and plant species.

As with so many things in the “new” South Africa, very little if anything of this has come to pass. My letter to a Polokwane newspaper (copied to some high-ranking officials in the relevant central government and provincial departments), now more than ten years ago, led to some initial positive steps regarding road maintenance, but sadly, we are back to the proverbial “square one”.

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further neglect, underfunding and seemingly, a state of indifference by authorities. The central govern-ment departments of Transport, of Environmental Affairs, and of Tourism, and their provincial counterparts, must pay serious at-tention to these shortcomings.

The major tarmac access route to Mapungubwe runs from Polo-kwane via Mogwadi (Dendron) and Vivo, to Alldays and then on to the border post at Pontdrift. But for some unknown bureau-cratic reason, regular maintenance of the road from the Musina/Vene-tia Mine turnoff on the Alldays-Pontdrift road up to the border post with Botswana falls under the jurisdiction of a dysfunctional local authority.

This has led to serious and unacceptable neglect of mainte-nance on this section of the road, with large potholes being opened up by heavy, multiple-wheeled trucks transporting goods to and from Botswana and Zimbabwe, as well as agricultural produce from farms in the Limpopo River Valley to markets in Gauteng. Of particu-lar concern is a 36 km stretch of road between the Musina/Venetia Mine T-junction and the Pontdrift border post. On stretches of this road, sections of tarmac are so potholed and in a state of disin-tegration and disrepair that they will have to be completely rebuilt if remedial action is not taken immediately. Normal vehicle traffic literally has to come to a dead stop in order to negotiate the terrain, sometimes even having to use the fast deteriorating shoulder of the road.

It boggles the mind that in a previous financial year (reported in the press), the Limpopo Provin-cial Government’s Department of Roads and Transport had to give back an amount of more than R800 million of unspent monies to the National Treasury; funds ear-marked for road-building and road

repairs. This is a disgrace of the highest order! Surely, if there is no competency in the department for road-building (which one may sus-pect), everyday maintenance of roads (proper fixing of potholes) cannot be such a Herculean task!

If the authorities, national and provincial, are serious about promoting tourism as an engine of economic growth and employment creation in this region, they will have to pay urgent attention to the continuous maintenance and upgrading of the Alldays-Pontdrift road.

This includes the regular cut-ting of grass and Mopanie bushes now growing up to the edge of the tarmac on both sides of the road. Visitors to the park and travellers seeking accommoda-tion at lodges in this area literally experience a vehicle-damaging hazard during daytime and a life-threatening nightmare (having to also dodge game running across the road) at night-time.

This situation not only cripples the income-generating capacity of the park, but also the capability of lodges to provide high-quality and trouble-free accommodation to senior executives and contractors of mines in the area, as well as to tourist visitors.”

Venter also copied the letter to the National Directors-General of the departmens of Transport, Tourism and Environmental Af-fairs and the Head of Limpopo’s departments of Transport, Safety and Liaison and Economic Devel-opment, Tourism and Environment (Ledet).

• Polokwane Observer in turn also referred the letter to the departments and has, at time of going to print, only received a reply from Ledet to say that although the situation with tourists concerns that Department, an appropriate reply should be sourced from the provincial departments dealing with roads and transport matters.

The South African government has been zealously promot-ing Mapungubwe as the cradle of the first African empire in this part of the continent; its location and surrounding terrain declared a World Heritage Site. Mapungubwe and the park carrying its name should, without doubt, have become one of the prime tourist attractions in Southern Africa, creating many new job opportunities and stimulating the econ-omy of this rather neglected north-west-ern reaches of the Limpopo Province. But sadly, now more than a decade on, the park and its immedi-ate surrounding areas are characterised by

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>> Premier fails up to show up for Legislature debate on State of the Province address (Sopa)>> DA provincial leader hints at Mathabatha being dictator, not leaderYOLANDE NEL>>[email protected]

Premier Stan Mathabatha came up for harsh criticism from the Democratic Alli-ance (DA) in Limpopo for failing to show

up for the debate on his State of the Province address (Sopa) in the Legislature on Tuesday.

DA Provincial Leader Jacques Smalle lashed out at Mathabatha for bunking the Sopa debate, stating in a media release issued that afternoon that he would submit writ-ten questions to the Legislature to query the whereabouts of the Premier as he bunked out of the debate on his address of a week ago. “It is unacceptable that Premier Mathabatha is nowhere to be seen today as the Legislature debates the true state of the province.”

Smalle stressed that his time for response was cut during Tuesday’s Legislature sitting. He said he still intended to focus on job crea-tion in the province when his reply was cut short. He, however, managed to address the

RC MYBURGH>>[email protected]

‘n Bekende skelmstreek wat verlede jaar verskeie besighede in die stad duisende rand gekos het, steek weer kop uit nadat ‘n bekende motorbandehandelaar meer as R46 000 se voorraad verloor het.

Besigheidspersoneel met wie Polokwa-ne Observer gepraat het, het verkies om anoniem te bly uit vrees dat hulle weer geteiken kan word.

“’n Sogenaamde kliënt het verlede maand een van ons takke geskakel en ‘n bestel-ling van verskeie bande sowel as sierwiele geplaas. Hy het twee betalingsbewyse van onderskeidelik R33 250,13 en R13 128,30 deurgestuur. Ongelukkig is dit ‘n nuwe verkoopspersoon wat die transaksie hanteer het. Die sogenaamde kliënt het iemand gestuur om die bestelling af te haal voordat ons kon bevestig of die geld wel in die re-kening betaal is,” sê die bestuurder.

Minstens twee ander besighede wat in die verlede in die strik getrap het, is onlangs amper weer gevang.

“In al die voorvalle word ‘n briefhoof van ‘n bank gebruik met al die nodige besonder-hede wat die dokument eg en oorspronklik laat lyk. Ons het besef die dokumente is vervals omdat die sogenaamde bankstempel op al die dokumente presies op dieselfde plek en presies 90 grade is. Banktellers stempel nie dokumente so perfek nie,” sê ‘n

besigheidseienaar wat verlede maand amper weer ‘n paar duisend rand kwyt is.

By ‘n bekende besigheid in Land-dros Maréstraat het die bestuurder vinnig agtergekom die dokumente is vervals en die aflewering van R195 000 se voorraad betyds gestop terwyl ‘n verfhandelaar nie so geluk-kig was nie en R25 000 se voorraad verloor het.

‘n Tweede motorbandhandelaar het bevestig dat hulle ‘n rukkie gelede ook byna deur dieselfde slenter gevang is. “Ons het saam met die polisie gewerk en selfs die bande op die sogenaamde kliënt se bakkie gelaai en gestaan en toekyk hoe dit polisie hulle arresteer. Ek het na maande se wag my bande teruggekry, maar niks het verder van die saak geword nie,” sê sy.

Provinsiale polisiewoordvoerder, Ronel Otto sê dit is moontlik dat die bedrieërs se geslependheid weer besighede in die stad indoen.

“Ek kan nie bevestig dat enige voorvalle aangemeld is nie. Besigheidseienaars meld nie altyd sulke sake aan nie omdat hulle vernederd voel, maar ons moedig mense aan om dadelik te polisie te skakel selfs al word hul nie gevang nie,” sê Otto.

Sy het gewaarsku dat skelms nie skroom om dieselfde besigheid twee keer te vang nie en dat eienaars of administratiewe per-soneel eerder dubbel seker moet maak dat geld wel in hul rekening is voordat voorraad gelewer word.


Twee van die agt gevangenes wat Maandag uit die aanghoudingselle in Modimolle ontsnap het, is die vermeende veediewe, Andries en Titus Chauke wat in 2013 in hegtenis geneem is saam met die veediefmeesterbrein, Tinus Groenewald wat Vrydag effektief 16 jaar tronkstraf in die Mokopane Streekhof opgelê is.

Provinsiale polisiewoordvoerder, Ronel Otto sê die agt het Maandag omstreeks 03:00 die traliewerk van die selle afgesaag. “Die wyse hoe die tralies afgesaag en waar hulle die toerusting daarvoor gekry het, word nog ondersoek. Geen arrestasies is nog gemaak nie,” sê Otto.

Die ander wat ontsnap het, was glo in aanhouding vir minder ernstige misdade soos huisbraak en diefstal.

Die Chauke’s word daarvan verdink dat hulle medepligtig was in die veediefstalsindi-kaat waartydens sowat R2 miljoen se beeste en bokke in Limpopo en Noordwes gesteel is. Veral plase naby nasionale paaie is gemerk waar Groenewald glo die drade geknip en beeste en bokke opgelaai het. Hy het skuldig gepleit terwyl die Chauke’s hul onskuld volhou waarna die saak geskei is en Groenewald al-leen gevonnis is.

Nadat Groenewald se vragmotor op kringtelevisie-kameras geïdentifiseer en in die media versprei is, het hy hom in Augustus 2013 aan die polisie oorgegee.

Mathabatha slammed for bunking debate

100% distribution of textbooks to schools in the province which the Premier alluded to in the Sopa. In his speech Smalle highlighted Mman-tutale Secondary, Bela-Bela Secondary, Mankhala Secondary, Mathlane Secondary and Mphuma Second-ary Schools as well as Hoërskool Frans du Toit and Laerskool

PHOTO: SUPPLIEDOne of the im-ages of a class-room at a school standing vacant after the roof was blown off in a storm, which was displayed in the Legislature by Democratic Alliance (DA) Provincial Leader Jacques Smalle.

Phalaborwa as some trouble spots where text-book problems were still being experienced. He referred to displaying enlarged visuals of, among others, a school of R17 million standing vacant since 2011 and classrooms at three more schools not being occupied after the roofs had been blown away in stormy condi-tions in 2012 and 2013. The images caused some reaction in the chamber, he afterwards remarked.

Hinting at Mathabatha being a dictator and not a leader in his reply, Smalle was vocal on the laymen of Limpopo for the first time hear-ing of the Premier’s ten-target development plan for the province in the Sopa last week. “At no point was there any effort to consult with as many stakeholders as possible and the beneficiaries on the ground.”

He described the Sopa as a sanitised sales pitch, saying that Mathabatha once again had sold big dreams promising people, among oth-ers, jobs, more housing, better education and improved health services.

He said the real state of the province was a different picture as just last week patients at Polokwane Provincial Hospital were experienc-ing serious water shortages. “In fact, even the Legislature did not have water until you came to deliver the state of the province address.” He continued saying that the real state of the province was that the ruling party’s greed fed off the resources of Limpopo.

Premier’s Spokesperson Kenny Mathivha could not be reached for comment at the time of going to press.

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Three Police members attached to Pafuri Border Post face a charge of corruption after they

were arrested by Police for allegedly assisting in a process of smuggling stolen vehicles across the border into Mozambique.

According to Provincial Police Spokesperson Ronel Otto the trio

appeared briefly in the Makhado Magistrate’s Court last Thursday.

Mukondeleli Mutele, Vogani Percy Baloyi and Mamaye Cynthia Masete were granted bail of R15 000, R15 000 and R3 000 respectively and will appear in court again on 27 March.

“An intense investigation followed soon after Police received informa-tion on the possibility of corruption. It is alleged that the trio assisted suspects in smuggling stolen vehicles

across border in return for payment,” Otto said, adding that the action to suspend them from the service is already in process.

Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola is quoted to have said that there will be no mercy for members of the Police who are arrested for their involvement in criminal activities. “We will work tirelessly to rid the ser-vice of members who work with and not against criminals,” he said.

Cops in dock for corruption

LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK>>[email protected]

Leerders van Laerskool Pietersburg-Oos het die afgelope week Westen-burg Sekondêre Skool se Reik ‘n Lepel van Vriendskap-projek ruimhartig ondersteun.

Westenburg Sekondêre Skool het

‘n voedingskema begin waartydens hulle pouse ongeveer 700 leerders voed.

Jimmy Steele, waarnemende hoof van Westenburg Sekondêre Skool het reeds skenkings vir plastiese borde gekry waaruit leerders kan eet en Oosskool daarna genader vir die lepel-projek. Die skool het binne tien dae

sowat 1 000 lepels ingesamel.Lizette Olivier, waarnemende hoof

van Ooskool, is trots op die leerders wat die projek met groot entoesiasme aangepak het.

“Ek is baie dankbaar vir Ooskool se deelname. Dit is mense soos hulle wat uitreik na ander en ‘n verskil in ander se lewens maak,” sê Steele.

Groot sukses met Westenburg se lepel-projek

FOTO: LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYKLindi Siboza en Esmari Kruger, onderhoofmeisies van Oosskool, Corina Stears, hoofmeisie van Oosskool, Mothiba Pholosho, hoofmeisie van Westenburg Sekondêre Skool en Jason Dickson, onderhoofseun van dié skool. Agter is waarnemende hoof van Oosskool, Lizette Olivier, Maria Sekhaolelo, onderwyser van Westenburg Sekondêre Skool, Jimmy Steele, waarnemende hoof van Westenburg Sekondêre Skool en Lawrence Adams, hoofseun van dié skool met van die lepels wat ingesamel is.

PHOTO: SUPPLIED Police members Mukon-

deleli Mutele, Mamaye Cynthia Masete and

Vogani Percy Baloyi at-tached to the Pafuri Bor-

der Post were arrested last Thursday for their

alleged involvement in assisting smuggling stolen vehicles across

border.


‘n Ondersoekspan van die polisie was Dinsdag op soek na leidrade wat duide-

likheid oor die moord van Louis-John Botha (64), ‘n afgetrede mediese dokter

verskaf wie se liggaam Maandag in ‘n waterstroom naby sy plaashuis by

Swartwater gevind is.

Provinsiale polisiewoord-voerder, Ronel Otto sê die lykskouing sal die presiese oorsaak van sy dood

bepaal. “Botha se bure het glo Sondagaand na hom gaan soek nadat vriende hom nie in die hande kon kry nie. Daar is by die huis ingebreek en bloed is by die huis opgemerk,” sê Otto. Die polisie is ontbied en Botha se liggaam is ongeveer 200 m van sy huis af gevind.”

Otto sê daar is vermoedelik vuurwapens en kontant uit Botha se huis gesteel.

Botha het ‘n paar jaar gelede voltyds met wild begin boer na sy aftrede. Sy seun, ook Louis-John (36) is in April verlede jaar dood nadat sy ligte vliegtuig in die Noord-Kaap neergestort het.

Huisvriende van Botha, wat verkies om anoniem te bly, het hom as ‘n sagte mens beskryf. “As kind kan ek onthou hoe hy as huisdokter altyd grappe gemaak het tydens besoeke aan sy spreekkamer. Hy was ‘n goeie mens.”

Beeld het Dinsdag ook op hul voorblad oor die moord berig.

Nog geen arrestasies na Botha-moord in Swartwater

FOTO: INTERNETLouis-John Botha

van Swartwater is vermoedelik Saterdag op sy plaas vermoor,

maar sy lyk is eers Maandag

gevind.

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Police are currently investigating two separate incidents of possible xenophobic attacks in Ga-Sekgopo outside Polokwane

and Marapong Village at Lephalale respectively.According to Provincial Police Spokesperson

Ronel Otto, Police are aware of the incidents and that they are keeping a close eye on both incidents while investigations continue.

Violence erupted at Ga-Sekgopo on Sunday after Police arrested a shop owner and foreign national for his alleged involvement in the murder of a local resident. It is alleged that the man was found in possession of the deceased’s

cell phone. “We are not yet sure how the cell phone

got into the hands of the foreign shop owner. Maybe someone else brought the cellphone to him for repairs. But as the phone was found in his possession we had to arrest him. Investiga-tion will reveal the origin of the cell phone,” Tzaneen Police Spokesperson Moatshe Ngoepe said, adding that the arrest sparked the violent protest among local residents resulting in several foreign nationals being pushed out of villages while their shops were demolished.

At the time of going to print Ngoepe said that the situation was under control and that the Po-lice ruled out any incidents of xenophobic attacks and that a case of public violence with the pos-

sibility of alternative charges has been opened. Police are also still investigating allegations of

the community safety forum of Marapong decid-ing to remove all Zimbabwean nationals from the village. It is reported that the forum accuses foreign nationals of several criminal activities in the area. “We cannot confirm the alleged deci-sion and allegations but Police are monitoring the situation,” Otto said yesterday (Wednesday).

The Democratic Alliance (DA) Spokesper-son on Safety and Security Suzan Phala in the meanwhile called on Provincial Police Commis-sioner Fannie Masemola to ensure sufficient Police presence in Ga-Sekgopo and to clamp down on any further violence, looting and destruction of property.

Possible incidents of xenophobic attacks


Dit was kompleet soos ‘n gebeurtenis uit ‘n film toe verbaasde inwoners van die aftree-oord, Macada-mia net buite Polokwane verlede Dinsdag ‘n ballon met ‘n aangehegte brief in ‘n doringboom by die oord gevind het.

Alhoewel die oorsprong van die briefie in ‘n kinderhandskrif onbekend is, raak dit die hart. Die ballon is pienk en die brief is netjies met ‘n pers strik aan die ballon gebind en nog nie deur die son verbleik nie.

‘n Mens wonder tog wat die omstandighede is wat gelei het tot die skryf van die geheimsinnige briefie waarin Milla aan ene oom Roelof skryf dat sy hom baie mis en Jesus vra om hom gesond te maak. Nadat ‘n inwoner van die oord, Tina Snijder, foto’s van die ontdek-king op die sosiale media geplaas het, het lede hulle meegevoel met Milla be-toon, kommentaar gelewer en dit selfs met die fliek Letters to God vergelyk.

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Mmabogoshi Msiza, national winner of the Emerging Tourism Entrepreneur of the Year (Eteya) and owner of Limpopo Guest Manor on Monday departed for Berlin, Germany where she will represent South Africa at the International Tourism Travel Trade Show (ITB) that runs till Sunday, 8 March.

The ITB is the second biggest tourism show after the World Tourism Market (WTM) in London and attracts exhibitors from more than 180 countries and is a must attend event for every inter-national expert in the Tourism Industry.

In a brief interview with Polokwane Observer Msiza said she was humbled by the prospect of representing the country and province at a tourism show of such magnitude.

“This is a good opportunity to show the world what the province is capable of in terms of hospital-ity. It will create a good platform for bringing my business into the tourism mainstream and encour-age us to strive towards becom-ing the best in the world,” she

said.She also expressed her

excitement about the prospect of interacting in the global marketplace, meet tourists and role players in the industry from all over the world, align herself with the latest trends in the sector, establish business contacts and close global deals.

Msiza’s trip is sponsored by the Department of Economic Develop-ment, Environment and Tourism and Limpopo Tourism Agency (LTA).

“We paid all the flight and accommodation costs and the stand for her as the Provincial and National winner of the Eteya award and we hope she will use the opportunity to market her product to the international market and also attract tourists to the province,” LTA Spokesperson, Mike Tauatsoala said.

Msiza to raise Limpopo flag high in Germany

PHOTO: HERBERT RACHUENEMmabogoshi Msiza, Provincial and National winner of the Emerging Tourism of the Year (Eteya) award.


More than 685 fire fighters attached to Work-ing on Fire (WoF), an Expanded Public Works Programme, took part in a two day yellow card training camp in Dalmada over the weekend to prepare for the 2015 fire season which com-mences in June.

WoF Provincial Communications Officer Matema Gwangwa explained that the partici-pants were assessed for their fitness levels, attended lectures and wrote assessment tests compiled by a WoF instructor, Thandile Maxam.

“There was a rigorous endurance test. The fire fighters were requested to complete a 2,4 km race and do sit-ups and push-ups, all within a limited time. The aim of the whole exercise was to test their physical strength because physically their job is very demanding and it is therefore imperative to ensure that the mem-bers are fit all the time,” Gwangwa said.

She commented that they are happy with the level of commitment shown by the fire fighters during the camp and that they are ready to be deployed.

Fire fighters prepare for fire season

PHOTO: SUPPLIEDFire fighters engage in a fire extinguish-ing exercise during their training camp over the weekend.


RAD Moto bike shop at The Crossing in Polo-kwane suffered a loss of nearly half million Rand when four bikes were stolen from the showroom during a burglary on Saturday morning.

Polokwane Police Spokesperson Lesiba Ramoshaba confirmed that a case of theft and burglary is being investigated and that no ar-

Four bikes stolen from bike shop

PHOTO: SUPPLIED The KTM 300 XCX is one of four bikes stolen from RAD Moto at The Crossing Saturday morning.

rests have been made yet. RAD Moto Co-owner Riaan Jacobs said

the incident occurred at about 05:45 when the robbers cut the locks and forced the doors open to gain access to the showroom. “Within eight minutes they stole four bikes. Security camera footage from nearby busi-nesses showed a white Volkswagen panel van, possibly a Transporter entering the premises at the time of the break-in,” Jacobs said.

Jacobs’ opinion is that it might be part of a bigger syndicate currently operating in the country. “They only target off-road bikes, es-pecially KTM. Dirt bikes don’t need registration papers to be sold or to be taken cross border which makes it easy to sell or transport,” he said, referring to recent incidents in Mbombela and Klerksdorp where several KTM bikes were stolen using the same modus operandi.

The bikes stolen from RAD Moto are a white KTM 300 XCX, white and orange KTM 250 XCF, white and orange KTM 530 XCF and a 20” red and black Oset electric bike. The total value of the four is R237 500. The panel van trav-elled in the direction of Mankweng.

People with any information on the break-in can contact the Police or Jacobs on 082 428 3334.

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The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Limpopo intends tabling a private member’s bill to regulate and provide scholar transport to

learners walking long distances to school and seek an urgent meeting with acting Education MEC Jerry Ndou to discuss the findings of an oversight visit to Pae Pae Villiage this week.

Learners seemingly continue walking long distances to school due to the lack of scholar transport. The situation has led to the rape of four school girls on their way to school last month, according to DA Provincial Leader Jacques Smalle who led provincial party lead-ership in a walk in solidarity with the learners of Magaedisha High in the village this week. He pointed out that the majority of learn-ers walked from Sebati, Podile, Laastehoop,

Lekgothwane and Mmaboyi Villages to Pae Pae Village, where their school was located.

“Learners are forced to walk more than two hours to and from school due to the failure of the Education and Transport Departments to provide scholar transport for the class of 2015,” he said in a statement.

He added that learners had to walk to school despite the department’s current budget of R153 million for scholar transport. Learners who have to walk more than five kilometres to school should automatically qualify for free learner transport.

He expressed the belief that no learner should be exposed to violence and crime due to the department’s failure to properly spend its transport budget. “The DA will therefore table a private member’s bill in Limpopo to regulate and provide scholar transport to all learners walking long distances to schools.”

DA highlights plight of raped schoolgirls

PHOTO: SUPPLIEDDemocratic Alliance (DA) Provincial Leader Jacques Smalle who led provincial party leader-ship in a walk in solidarity with the learners of Magaedisha High.

>> Follows memorandum last year>> Community Safety Division and Police deployed

Services protest erupts at Ga-Dikgale


Protest stemming from claimed poor or non-delivery of services led to residents of Ga-Dikgale adjacent to the R81 to Modjad-kiskloof blocking the road as well as access streets to the village with burning tyres and rubble last Thursday.

Tidimalo Chuene, Communications and Marketing Manager of the Polokwane Municipalit confirmed that the protest fol-lowed demands conveyed in a memo to the municipality last year. In pursuance of the memo, a task team was formed and the mu-nicipality started to attend to the issues that included supply of water and electricity as well as availability of RDP houses. “Some of the matters could however not be addressed immediately because they had to be included

in the municipality’s Integrated Development Plan (IDP) that is revised annually,” Chuene explained. Chuene confirmed that municipal officials engaged with residents in an effort to resolve issues.

Chuene alluded to the fact that schooling at Ramabu High School had been disrupted and stated that the municipality will not tolerate the disruption of schools and busi-nesses and that offenders will have to face the law. The South African Police Service and the municipality’s Community Safety Division were deployed at Ga-Dikgale to contain the situation and have restored peace.

Ronel Otto, Provincial Police Spokesper-son, confirmed that members of the Police were on patrol in the area and that no fatali-ties have been reported. “The situation is currently under control and we are monitor-ing it,” Otto said.


Die stad beleef steeds ‘n waterkrisis omdat die vlakke van die meeste reservoirs laag bly en die 30 megaliter reservoir dolleeg is.

Volgens Tidimalo Chuene, bestuurder: kommunikasie en bemarking, van die muni-sipaliteit, lewer die Olifantspoortaanleg tans 116 liter per sekonde, terwyl Ebenezerdam 298 liter per sekonde lewer. Die maatreëls wat die munisipaliteit getref het om die waterkrisis te bestuur, werp reeds vrugte af en kan slegs slaag indien verbruikers hul samewerking gee.

Die munisipaliteit doen derhalwe ‘n beroep op verbruikers om waterverbruik te beperk sodat die reservoirs tot aanvaarbare vlakke kan herstel.

Volgens die munisipaliteit se jongste ver- slag, was die vlak van die 50 megaliter re-servoir Dinsdag 11%, teenoor ‘n week gelede se 4% en die 30 megaliter reservoir dolleeg, teenoor verlede week se 7%. Die reservoir in Potgieterlaan se vlak was 82%, teenoor verlede week se 65%. Die hoofreservoir in Seshego se vlak was 12% teenoor 7% ‘n week gelede. Die reservoir in uitbreiding 34 se vlak was onveranderd op 95%.

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREDEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


The efforts of agricultural advisors and teams in providing extension ser-vices to farmers in the province were

formally recognised last Thursday when Ag-riculture MEC Joyce Matshoge made awards to the best among these officials at the 6th annual Departmental Extension and Advisory Services awards held in in Bela-Bela.

The advisors and teams engaged each other in categories for the Best Advisors and Senior Advisors covering Extension, the Best Deputy Manager or Supervisor, the Best Team, Best Local Agricultural Office or Mu-nicipality, the Best Subject Specialists in the fields of Economics, Engineering, Research and Natural Resources.

Anthony Kgoale from Modimolle Municipal-ity was named the winner in the Best Advisor and Senior Advisor category and Simon Tsakane took home the award for the Best Subject Specialist in Economics, Engineering, Research and Natural Resources.

The award for Best Deputy Manager or Supervisor Award went to Lucy Mushwana from Phalaborwa Municipality while the Best Team award went to Maruleng Municipality’s Renovation Agricultural Team. The award for Best Agricultural Office or Municipality went to Greater Giyani Municipality.

The winning individuals and teams walked away with R 15 000 in prize money, certifi-cates, trophies and a Samsung Galaxy Tab 4

courtesy of the Department.Matshoge congratulated the winners

and said her department was proud of the advisors and teams for promoting broader access to the agricultural sector, particularly for historically disadvantaged farmers with regard to their technical advice needs, finan-cial services, technology development and marketing services.

“Extension practitioners are the heart of agriculture and lifeblood of the farming sec-tor. They facilitate the transfer of knowledge and good practices to farmers. They provide a link between the sector and the research-ing fraternity by acting as intermediaries between farmers and research scientists.

“It is through their liaison with policy mak-ers that new farming methods are propa-gated and ultimately farmers are encouraged to adopt new, improved methods of farming. We are proud of the winners and we hope they will continue with the good work,” Matshoge said.

Jane Tshovhote, Agricultural Manager at Greater Giyani Municipality which was named Best Local Agricultural Office or Municipality dedicated the award to her team of extention officers for ensuring that farmers are well equipped with necessary information and farming skills.

“As municipalities we have a role to play in ensuring that our farmers are knowledgeable and equipped with necessary skills in farming and by so doing we will be taking farming to greater heights,” Tshovhote said.

MEC awards best performingAgricultural Advisors and Teams

Left: The award for Best Sub-ject Spe-cialist went to Simon Tsakane from Mutale Mu-nicipality. Municipal Manager Musandiwa Matshon-yonga accepts the award on his behalf.

Agriculture MEC Joy Matshoge congratulates Kgomotso Mokgope, Team Leader of Maruleng Municipality Reno-vation Agricultural Team on being named Best Team Agriculture Team.


Lucy Mushwana, Best Deputy Manager.

A proud Jane Tshovhote, Agricultural Manager at Giyani Municipality accepts the award for Best Local Agricultural Office or Municipality from Agriculture MEC Joy Matshoge, Water-berg District Executive Mayor Rosina Mogotlane, University of Venda Agricultural Research and Agribusiness researcher Phineus Khazamula Chauke and Head of Department Agricul-ture Ramatsimele Maisela.

Anthony Kgoale, winner in the Best Advisors and Senior Advisors category.

Ramatsimele Maisela, Head of Department of Agriculture.

Rosina Mogotlane, Executive Mayor of Waterberg District.

Joy Matshoge, MEC for Agriculture during her congratulatory message to the winners.

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for extension practitioners HERBERT RACHUENE>>[email protected]

Joy Matshoge, MEC for Agriculture.

Extension practition-ers of the Department of Agriculture in all districts are about to be equipped with the latest technol-ogy ranging from laptops, cameras, 3G and 4G for e-mail and internet connectivity, smart digital pens, data projectors and multi-purpose printers. From 1 April these tools will be made available to create a conducive working environment for the officers as well as enable them to respond to the needs of a modern technological society.

Agriculture MEC Joy Matshoge made this announcement on Thursday evening during the 6th annual Departmental Extension and Advisory Services awards held in Bela-Bela.

“Information and Communication Technol-ogy (ICT) has become increasingly important as component of the modern extension prac-titioner’s survival kit. Producing ICT proficient extension practitioners in a flourishing agricul-tural landscape begins with exposure of these cadres of agrarian transformation to cutting edge technologies in the early and formative years of their careers. A growing number of ICT-savvy young extension practitioners stand a better chance of enhancing the country’s competitive advantage with the international economy,” Matshoge said.

She mentioned that some of the benefits of ICT include, enhancing the ability of individual extension officers to reach a high number of farmers, promoting personal contact with farm-ers 24/7 as opposed to contacting them when they are at their farms. Enabling the extension practitioners to tackle the challenges spawned by long distances, bad roads, poor communication capacity and poor communication capacity and poor transportation facilities.

One of the extension practioners, Kgorong Leriba from Sekhukhune said the ICT services will capacitate them, improve their technical knowhow and assist them to perform their day to day duties without any hindrance.

>> Light vehicle on N1 from Polokwane to Pretoria to pay R137,50 in tollgate fees >> Gas price increases by R1,54 per kilogramRC MYBURGH>>[email protected]

The welcome decrease in fuel prices over the past six months has come to an end at midnight on Tuesday when a

sharp increase of almost R1 in all grades of petrol and diesel as well as gas and paraffin kicked in.

As if that is not enough of a blow to mo-torists’ budgets tollgate fees will increase by 6% from Saturday.

The price per litre of 93 and 95 octane petrol increased by 96 cents per litre while all diesel grades are up by 74 cents. The Single Maximum National Retail Price of illuminat-ing paraffin increased by 98 cents per litre while gas went up by a hard hitting R1,54 per kilogram.

A press release by the Department of Energy stated that economic factors which affected the price increase included the average increase of international product price and the average Rand/US Dollar exchange rate which weakened for the period 30 January to 26 Feb-ruary compared to the previous period.

South African Road Agency Limited (Sanral) Chief Executive Officer Nazir Alli is quoted to

have said that Sanral used the inflation rate as a guide, as they do not want to increase road usage costs beyond what is reasonable. “The adjustments occur annually. Any adjustments to the tariffs are based on the preceding 12 months’ Consumer Price Index (CPI). The aver-age CPI adjustment for Sanral managed toll tariffs is 6,017%,” Alli said.

Adjustments will be made on the N3 toll road between Johannesburg and Durban and on the N4 highway between the Mozambican border and the Botswana border, as well as on the toll road sections of the N1, N2, N17 and R30.

A trip from Polokwane to Pretoria on the N1 highway will now cost R137,50 in tollgate fees while class four vehicles - heavy vehicles with five or more axles will have to pay R481 on the same route.

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Efficient Group se hoofeko-noom, Dawie Roodt, meen Suid-Afrika sal nie dieselfde paadjie as Zimbabwe loop nie.

Roodt het sakelui en belangstellendes Dins-dag in Polokwane tydens ‘n geleentheid wat deur finansiële adviseur en Efficient-verteenwoordiger, Shaun Otto gereël is, oor die 2015/16 begroting ingelig.

Roodt is daarvan oortuig dat Suid-Afrika se demo-grafie, grootte, etnisiteit, gediversifiseerde ekonomie en relatiewe sterk geldeen-heid sodanig van Zimba-

bwe verskil dat die land nie gevaar loop om in dieselfde toestand as sy buurman te verval nie.

“Suid-Afrika beskik ver-der ook oor sterk institu-sionele instellings soos die Reserwebank (SARB), die Suid-Afrikaanse Inkom-stediens (SARS) en die Openbare Beskermer (OB) en meer as een politieke oposisieparty wat verseker dat dinge reg gedoen word, alhoewel daar tans stemme opgaan dat die regering se betrokkenheid by dié instellings groter raak,” het Roodt gesê.

Polokwane Observer doen volgende week ‘n fokus op die opening van Efficient Group se kantoor in Polokwane.

‘SA loop nie dieselfde pad as Zimbabwe nie’

FOTO: BARRY VILJOENEkonoom Dawie Roodt spreek sakelui toe oor die 2015/16 begro-ting.

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>> ‘I have told many stories’>> ‘Marketing keeps you on your toes’HERBERT RACHUENE>>[email protected]

Former Print and broadcast Journalist, Joshua Kwapa is relishing his new chal-lenge as Marketing and Communications

Manager under the directorate of Communica-tion Services at the Department of Transport.

Kwapa, a former Spokesperson for the Department of Economic Development, Envi-ronment and Tourism took over the position in September last year. In a brief interview with Polokwane Observer on Tuesday the Moletjie born lad described his new venture as exciting and fulfilling. “I was the Spokesperson for the Department of Roads and Transport and I was also the acting Head of Communica-tions. I have now assumed a new responsibility as Manager Marketing and Communications.

Kwapa relishes new challenge as marketer

For me this is a new challenge which extremely exciting and fulfilling,” Kwapa said.

Asked what it that excites him about the new role, Kwapa said: “Marketing keeps you on your toes. I daily think about brand trans-port and how I can better project the positive image of the department. With the rapidly changing marketing trends the challenge is to forever become relevant and ahead.”

Kwapa indicated that as a journalist by trade marketing is a little different from being a news man. “Currently I don’t tell stories instead I look for relevant platforms and trends which I can use to project the positive image of the Institution I work for. I continue to be in close contact with the media industry where I spend many years in. Instead of telling a story I procure advertising space.”

The former spin doctor emphasises that whenever his department is projected in a positive light that pleases him and it soothes his soul. Kwapa further said that being a marketer it is an opportunity that expands his horizon and provides him with new set of skills and knowledge base.

The former TV producer also revealed that he will now focus on building a career in marketing and communications. “I have told many stories in my career as a journalist and conducted tons of interviews as a spokesper-son. That era is gone. Now I am in marketing. Failure is not an option. I need to succeed in order to maintain a meaningful career in this profession,” emphasised Kwapa.

Kwapa believes that through proper market-ing the department can win the war against road carnages.

‘’Major causes of accidents on our roads are the same each year which is excessive speed, drinking and driving, unsafe overtaking, reck-less and negligent driving as well as drinking and walking. We are losing many precious lives on our roads. These realities have devastating consequences in families and deal a massive blow to the economy. If we get our marketing right we can drastically reduce carnage on our roads,” advised Kwapa.

He added that he will academically ac-quire more knowledge in marketing. “I daily research, read tons of material about market-ing in order to be on par with the rest of the industry.”


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“I urge you to deliberate and agree on ways and means that will realistically assist in the transformation of our clinics into ideal facili-ties.”

This was the plea made by Health MEC Ishmael Kgetjepe when he opened the Ideal Clinic Workshop that was held at Bolivia Lodge recently.

“We should ponder deeply as we deliber-ate as to what it will take to have a clinic that opens on time in the morning according to the set operating times and such a clinic does not close until the last patient is assisted. Equally important, what will it take to have most of our health care providers treating patients visiting our facilities with dignity and respect, Kgetjepe said.

Kgetjepe alluded to the fact that primary health care services should take centre stage and that improved service delivery is the key to the provision of excellent facilities and services.

“Our noble aim, ultimately, is to realise our vision of improving the quality of care provided in our primary health care system, through the ideal clinic initiative. This is part of implementing the National Development Plan (NDP) through the programme Opera-tion Phakisa in order to achieve our vision of an ideal health care system,” said Kgetjepe to the audience which consisted of health care practitioners and administrators from over the province.

According to Kgetjepe, the NDP talks about a health system that works for every-one, a health system that produces positive health outcomes and most importantly a health system that is not out of reach. The

Ideal Clinic Workshop toimprove deficiencies in primary health care facilities

PHOTO: BARRY VILJOENMEC for Health,

Ishmael Kgetjepe, officially opens the

Ideal Clinic Work-shop.

>> Clinics are the most important health facilities in the world>> To assist in the transformation of clinics into ideal facilities

they take care of the most important people in our country,” Kgetjepe assured the delegates.

“What has become a worrying daily phe-nomenon is that we read and hear a lot of our patients being ridiculed. The continued bad at-titudes and treatment of our patients continues unabated. We do not need that and it cannot be acceptable anywhere in our facilities. We are a caring government and our health pro-fessionals should emulate that. When people

feel disrespected, they criticize multiple ele-ments of their experience; from the front office staff to the waiting room to the health worker attitude. But when they are respected and well cared for, they can become supporters, repeat patients and sometimes passionate advocates. The key is to treat patients with respect from the minute they enter the door of a health facility,” Kgetjepe’s stated.

Freedom Charter, in one of its statements of core principles, emphasises that free medical care and hospitalisation shall be provided for all, with special care for mothers and young children.

“Clinics are the most important health facilities in the world as they are instrumental in ensuring that the majority of our people are assured access to health care, especially those who are uninsured or those that experience other barriers to health care. Clinics are the first level of contact with any health care service. That is why we need our pri-mary health care facilities to be of a particular standard, oper-ate optimally and offer standardised services because

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>> “Consolidating on the 2013/14 Audit Outcomes and Returning Back to the Basics”>> If local government fails, service delivery failsBARRY VILJOEN >>[email protected]

“Quality service delivery is achievable where there is leadership commitment and dedication. The aims of a democratic society and a growing economy can only be realised through a responsive, account-able, effective and

efficient system of local government.”This was the message of Makoma Makhu-rupetje, MEC for Cooperative Govern-ance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (Coghsta), when she delivered the key note address at the South African Lo-cal Government Association’s (Salga) flag-ship event. Salga’s 2015 Finance Week with the theme “Consolidating on the 2013/14 Audit Outcomes and Returning Back to the Basics” took place at Karibu Leisure Resort outside Tzaneen last week.Makhurupetje said the tone set from the top should always be appropriate so that it permeates the rest of the organisation

and should speak to service delivery. “If local government fails, service

delivery fails and the province fails. Notwithstanding the valu-able role that our municipali-ties have played in our new democracy, key elements of our local government system are showing signs of dis-tress. To overcome the chal-lenges, we need all hands on deck and it starts with us here,” she reminded.

The objective of the 2015 Finance Week was to provide

councillors, municipal managers, chief financial officers, chief audit

executives and chief risk of-ficers with valuable insight

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vided valuable input on risk management and PricewaterhouseCoopers contributed with input regarding accountability and transparency.Some of the key focus areas addressed during the Finance Week were munici-pal revenue collection challenges and revenue enhancement strategies, the role of Imfo in addressing municipal finan-cial challenges, the role of the oversight structures in improving municipal finan-cial management and learning and knowledge sharing among mu-nicipalities.

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PHOTOS: BARRY VILJOENDavid Magabe, Chairperson of Salga Limpopo, officially opens Salga’s 2015 Finance Week.

Capricorn District Executive Mayor Gilbert Kganyago and Deputy Chairperson of Salga Limpopo, Lawrence Mapoulo listen to a presentation delivered at the Finance Week.

Left: Makoma Makhurupetje, Coghsta MEC, addresses delegates at the 2015 Finance Week.Right: Jane Thupana, Chairperson of the Municipal Demarcation Board, ex-plains how the 2015 municipal demar-cation process unfolds.

>> “The aims of a democratic so-ciety and a growing economy can only be realised through a responsive, accountable, effective and efficient system of local government.”


Ngoako Rasebotsa, Vice-President: Public Sector of Absa, informs delegates about the Alternative Global Revenue Model.

Salga Provincial Executive Committee member Sizwe Ramaremela, MEC Makoma Makhurupetje and Chairperson of the Finance Portfolio Committee of Mopani District Municipality Magdeline Makhurupetsi-Malatji, share a light moment at the 2015 Finance Week.

Gavin Pratt, Head of Provincial Treasury, delivers a presentation on The Budget, Roll-over Processes and the Standard Chart of Account (Scoa).

Salga PEC Member, Sizwe Ramaremela.

Award in recognition of improved audit outcomes attained by local and district municipalities in the 2013/14 financial year.

Thabo Mogano, Senior Manager in the Office of the Auditor-General, Limpopo, delivers his presentation.

MEC Makoma Makhurupetje answers questions from the floor after her ad-dress.

A panel discussion by municipal managers in progress.

Salga’s 2015 Finance Week informs role players

Provincial Treasury MEC Rudolph Phala.

Salga PEC members at the gala dinner, Cllrs Kgaretja Lekalakala, Dikeledi Mmetle, Gilbert Kganyago, PEO Thapelo Matlala, Provincial Treasury MEC, Rudolph Phala and Salga Limpopo Chairperson, Cllr David Magabe.


PostNet creates awareness

PostNet employees dressed in red and blue on Saturday took to the pavement at Library Gardens during a promotional event where clients could win airtime as well as one of nine Vodacom Smart Tab 3G tablets. One winner was announced for each of the nine stores

owned by local businessperson Mboya Simango and a tenth tablet was given away randomly to a lucky customer. The occasion was marked by lively entertainment and lots more exciting

giveaways. A Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 was the grand prize.

PostNet Sovenga Mall Store Manager Maryette Matjebo.

Godfrey (K-Slash) Moloto provided entertainment.

Ramabu Origia with a R30 airtime voucher.

DJ Albert Malatji provided music to keep the atmosphere lively.

Lucky R30 airtime winner, Khomotso

Nkadimeng.

Lucky passerby, Asnath Matuopa is handed a Vodacom

Smart Tab 3G by event organiser Pearl Molefe.

Hampton Court PostNet Supervisor Anna Tjale.

A very chuffed PostNet Bela-Bela Store

Manager, Johanna Moraka.

Anita Aspelling Supervisor of Mall of

the North from PostNet Mall of the North with

one of the winners of a Vodacom Smart Tab 3G,

Antonosius Ramosa.

PostNet Landdros Maré Store Manager

Francinah Ngoepe with Amukelani Chauke,

winner of a Vodacom Smart Tab 3G.

PostNet Esselin Street, Pretoria Store Manager

Machuchu Nkuna.

The winner of a Vodacom Smart Tab 3G from the Library

Gardens PostNet outlet, Josephine Thema with

Store Manager Zelda Ditlow.

Anita Aspelling, Mall of the North Supervisor with PostNet employees

Katlego Matli and Diana Dickson.Alta Mills, Manager, Flora Park PostNet.

Store Manager at PostNet Paledi Mall, Ivy Moloto with a

Vodacom Tab 3G up for grabs.

Pearl Molefe and Eddmond Nthutsve,

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Aramex South Africa acquires PostNetIn a move that further drives its expan-sion in the African continent, leading global logistics and transportation solu-tions provider, Aramex, acquired one of South Africa’s largest privately-owned counter networks in the document and parcel industry, PostNet.

PostNet provides a one-stop business centre for entrepreneurs, businesses, households and consumers, offering services including courier, copy, digital print, stationery, mailboxes and more. Since starting operations in 1994, Post-Net Southern Africa has grown into a chain of 292 stores and services 55 000 customers daily across the country. While Aramex will own the master franchise for PostNet in South Africa, each PostNet store in the country will continue to be owned and operated by the respective franchisees.

Chris Wheeler, Chief Executive Officer of PostNet Southern Africa, said: “We are very proud of the PostNet business and network we have built in South Af-rica over the past two decades. During this time, PostNet has grown into one of the country’s most trusted and re-spected brands. Our reach across South Africa, in addition to the range of logis-tics and business solutions we provide, have resulted in significant competitive

differentiation for our business and brand. We believe Aramex is the right partner for us to further expand Post-Net’s presence in South Africa as well as across Africa. Our customers will now also be able to benefit from Aramex’s global network, breadth of shipping and delivery options and its innovative, customer-focused technologies, whilst still being able to enjoy our services.”

Following the acquisition, Aramex B2C services, including international and domestic express shipping and Aramex Global Shopper - a global e-commerce solution provider that enables online

shopping from online retailers across the world to the customer’s door - will be made available across all PostNet loca-tions in South Africa. Further comment-ing on the acquisition, Andy van der Velde, Chief Executive Officer of Aramex South Africa, said: “This deal will further extend Aramex’s unique service proposi-tion to so many more locations across the country, with customers now being able to pick up and drop off packages from across 292 locations. The excellent levels of service, international expertise and scale that Aramex provides will now be made even more accessible to local

businesses and consumers.”Aramex first entered the South

African market with the acquisition of Berco Express (now Aramex South Africa) in 2011, which also created the platform for its entry into the Southern African region. United by a common business culture, delivery unlimited, the acquisition brought together two highly complementary companies, each a recognised leader in the industry, and further created an organisation uniquely qualified to transfer international skills that meet the requirements of a rapidly evolving customer base in South Africa. The acquisition of PostNet South Africa provides significant opportunities for Aramex to continue its regional expan-sion, taking advantage of increasing demand for logistics, delivery and busi-ness solutions.

PostNet2PostNet is an exciting national service available in Polokwane stores. This service is a convenient way to move documents and parcels coun-trywide using the PostNet counter net-work. Customers can track their parcels and documents online, and will receive an sms once parcels are ready for col-lection. At just R99 for the first 5kg, it’s affordable, reliable and parcels will be delivered within 2 - 3 working days.

PHOTO: RC MYBURGHLocal businesswoman

and owner of nine Post-Net franchises Mboya Simango is flanked by

PostNet Southern Africa Chief Executive Officer

Chris Wheeler and Aramex South Africa Chief Execu-

tive Officer Andy van der Velde during a two-week

roadshow across seven cities to introduce the

PostNet franchisees to the key Aramex team mem-

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Mike’s Kitchen success-fully hosted the second whiskey tasting event last Thursday with a variety of blends and a six-course dinner to tease guests’ taste buds.

According to General Manager Grant du Plooy Mike’s Kitchen is hosting a whiskey tasting evening every last Thursday of the month. “This is purely to get the community of Polokwane together and create an opportunity for guests to experience dif-ferent types of whiskeys combined with a variety of dishes,” he said.

Almost 30 people

joined last Thursday’s event who were served among others whiskey such as Glenmorangie Sin-gle Malt Scotch Whiskey, Three Ships five year old, Three Ships Bourbon Cask and Black Bottle Scotch Whiskey together with dishes varying from fish to beef, chicken and even vegetarian dishes.

Guest Mussa Chirwa said the Glenmorangie was the definite highlight of the evening. “The aroma from the glass was just a wonderful experi-ence,” he said.

Du Plooy said Mike’s Kitchen is planning on hosting a wine tasting evening which will also be hosted once a month.

Whiskey tasting, delicious food at Mike’s Kitchen

PHOTOS: RC MYBURGH Mike’s Kitchen Managing Direc-tor Phudmudzo Madzhie shows off a bottle of Glenmorangie Single Malt Scotch Whiskey tasted during the whiskey tast-ing evening last Thursday.

Guests Neo Manyathela and Mussa Chirwa share a glass of wine prior to the whiskey tasting evening at Mike’s Kitchen. Right: Mike’s Kitchen Manager John Ndlovu and General Manager Grant du Plooy.

Dramatology Creative and Performing Arts Academy presents drama classes for kids every Saturday from 11:00 to 12:00 for ages six to nine and from 12:30 to 13:30 for ages ten to 14 at 61 Devenish Street (Laca offices). Ntsiki Raphesu 082 393 5316 or E-mail: [email protected] March to 5 April>> A travelling art exhibition, named “Inkunzu Emanxeba: The Legacy Continues”, will take place at the Polokwane Art Museum. Works by Alex Flett, Charles Sokhaya Nkosi, Colbert Mashilo and others will be on display. Amos Letsoalo: 015 290 2177.6 March>> The Methodist Church Polokwane hosts the Women’s World Day of Prayer at the church at 74 Biccard Street from 18:00. The theme of the event is “Jesus said to them, do you know what I have done for you?” Amanda Dunbar: 083 297 0785.6 tot 7 Maart>> Potties Boeremusiekgilde hou ‘n kamp by Ysterberg Lodge. Koste beloop R50 per persoon vir woonwaens en R100 per persoon vir chalets. Dagbesoekers betaal R50 (nielede) en R30 (lede). Vrydagaand is daar ‘n bring en braai met gratis pap en sous en Saterdagaand ‘n spitbraai teen R80 per persoon. Kobus Smit: 082 564 4668 of Alison Vorster: 082 556 0136.6 tot 8 Maart>> Die jaarlikse Mighty Men Konferensie word op Snymansdrift buite die stad gehou. Evan-gelis Angus Buchan tree onder meer op. Volle besonderhede is op die Mighty Men webblad www.mmcbosveld.co.za beskikbaar. Hein Sny-man: 015 297 6882.>> Vision of Hope bied ‘n naweekkamp by Northwich Game Ranch buite Makhado aan. Kampkoste beloop R300 per persoon en sluit etes in. Chalets is beskikbaar teen R500 elk. Dagbesoekers kan teen R150 per persoon deelneem en sluit etes in. Hennie Kotze is die berader en Mervis maak musiek. Kom gooi jou emosionele bagasie af. Liezl Botes : 087 550 1070, Liezelle Botes: 072 730 4444 of Naomi

Botes: 084 557 8904.7 MaartDie Percy Fyfe-tak van die Dierebeskermings-vereniging in Mokopane hou ‘n musiekfees by Mokopane Primary School om geld in te samel ten einde die moontlike sluiting van die tak te voorkom. Koste is R50 vir volwassenes en R25 vir kinders tussen 10 en 18 jaar. Kinders onder 10 is gratis. Die fees begin omstreeks 10:00 met verskeie plaaslike kunstenaars wat optree. Marcell Maritz: 078 617 8682.7 March>> Women of Worth (WOW) Polokwane hosts a Women’s Fair from 10:00 to 13:00 at Bet-Shalom Church Hall, 392 De Wet Drive. Tickets cost R150 per person and includes refresh-ments and snacks. It is an interdenominational event with a motivational speaker and fabulous goods will be on sale. Karen Bothma: 073 339 7642.21 Maart>> Die Rotariërklub van Haenertsburg bied van 11:00 tot 15:30 hul jaarlikse Ebenezermyl by die Ebenezerdam aan. Daar word in vyf kategorieë meegeding. Verdere besonderhede oor inskrywingsgelde kan op www.ebenezer-mile.co.za verkry word. Bernard van den Dool: 083 297 2349.27 tot 29 Maart>> Die Dieprivier 4x4 Gesinsnaweek vind op die Van Waverenplaas sowat 13 km uit die stad op die Siliconpad, plaas. Voetspore-aanbieder, Johan Badenhorst neem ook aan die program deel. Dit is ‘n gesinsnaweek en bied iets vir almal. Flip Snyders: 083 446 7774 of Jaco Jooste: 082 727 8188.28 March>> The Mall of the North Marathon is pre-sented in collaboration with Pietersburg Road Runners and is a qualifier for the Comrades Marathon. Athletes can participate in any of four categories, being a marathon of 42,2 km, a half-marathon of 21,1 km and 10 and 5 km fun runs. Entries are open and the first 200 entrants receive a special T-shirt. Great prizes in all categories are up for grabs. Further in-formation may be obtained from the facebook page of Pietersburg Road Runners. Colinda Potgieter: 082 898 8341, Johan van der Merwe: 082 877 3640 or René van der Merwe: 082 300 7620.

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CRIME shortsSix in dock for cable theft Six employees of a company subcontracting for Telkom were arrested on Friday after they allegedly stole copper cables meant to be installed during maintenance work around the city.

Westenburg Police Spokesperson Mohlaka Mashiane said the Police received information about men stripping cables within the vicinity of Westenburg. “We responded quickly and caught the six red handed. They appeared in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on Monday but the investigating officer could not provide the outcome of their appearance,” Mashiane said.

Investigation revealed that they are employees of a subcontractor for a company doing maintenance work for Telkom within the Polokwane area. Several meters of cable had at the time of their arrest allegedly been stolen by the men to be stripped for copper.

Protests – 41 arrested in Ga-DikgaleSeveral violent protests erupting on the out-skirts of Polokwane during the past week saw at least 41 protesters being arrested.

According to Mankweng Police Spokesper-son Matimba Maluleke 16 women and 25 men were arrested after violent protest over poor service delivery in Ga-Dikgale last Thursday. “Protesters barricaded the R81 with burning tyres, stones and debris since last Wednes-day. Among those arrested were high school learners from the area. Police dispersed the protesters and the situation was brought under control,” Maluleke said.

At the time of going to press he could not be contacted to provide the court outcome.

Provincial Police Spokesperson Ronel Otto on Tuesday confirmed that the situation in Burgersfort was calm after protest action Thursday evening where protesters blocked roads allegedly demanding new roads as well as employment by mining companies in the area. “A bus used to transport mineworkers was set alight. Police used rubber bullets to disperse the crowd,” she said.

No arrests were made.

Five killed as taxi catches fireFive people were burnt beyond recognition following an accident on the R81 at Ga-Dikgale on Monday morning.

Department of Transport, Safety, Security and Liaison Spokesperson Kagiso Mootane reported that the driver of a minibus taxi carry-ing passengers from Ga-Sekgopo to Polokwane supposedly lost control over the taxi after a tyre burst. “It went off the road into a ditch and caught fire. Five people burnt to death while five others, including the driver were taken to hospitals in Mankweng and Polokwane with serious injuries,” Mootane said.

She said investigation is ongoing to identify the deceased.

Five suspected rhino poachers in court todayFive men suspected to have been planning to poach rhinos were arrested by Police just out-side Polokwane last Thursday and will appear in court again today (Thursday).

Andre Julio Masia (42), Isaac Sihlangu (33), Zevute Anselmo Armando (26), Louis Baloyi (32) and Colberth Hlongwane (28) briefly appeared in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on Monday when the case was remanded to today. Provincial Police Spokesperson Ronel Otto said the men were arrested on the road between Modjadjiskloof and Polokwane after Police received information on a suspicious vehicle driving around in the area. “The vehicle was stopped and searched by the Police who found a .303 hunting rifle, 12 rounds of am-munition, a silencer, an axe, saw and hunting knives. Three of the suspects are from Mozam-bique and two from South Africa,” Otto said.

Cop killers in courtThe murder case against two men accused of killing an off-duty Police officer was postponed to next week.

Hawks Spokesperson Hangwani Mulaudzi said the suspects, Mashwana Zwanga and Mbodi Khuliso allegedly stabbed Stanley Mokonyane twice in the chest and robbed him of his cell phone and wallet on Saturday.

Mokonyane was attached to the Public Or-der Policing Unit in Modimolle and deployed to help with the recent unrest in Malamulele. “It is alleged that the two men attacked Mokon-yane just after he finished a rendezvous with two sex workers next to a hotel,” Mulaudzi said.


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>> Water-speletjies kry groot aftrek>> ‘Ons geniet die wegbreekkans en dis pret’BARRY VILJOEN >>[email protected]

Daar is Vrydag behoorlik in die water baljaar met Laer-skool Pietersburg-Noord Primary (Noordskool) se reuse pretdag.

Die aktiwiteite, wat meestal uit waterspeletjies bestaan het, het groot byval by leerders gevind omdat hulle in hul baaikostuums kon rinkink. Water is uit die skool se boorgate voorsien en terwyl daar op die gladi-atorbane, skuimdamme en glybane baljaar is, is die sportterrein se gras ter-selfdertyd natgemaak.

“Ons geniet die weg-breekkans en dis pure pret,” het ‘n leerder gesê terwyl sy na die volgende speletjie gehardloop het. Dit was duidelik dat hierdie wegbreekans van die skool-roetine, in almal se smaak geval het.

Leandro en Waldo Visagie van LPF Inflata-bles and Supplies wat die toeusting vir die pretdag verskaf het, spesialiseer ook in partytjies, spanbou-geleenthede, skoolfunksies, troues, kerkbasaars en fondsinsamelingsfunksies.

Leandro Visagie kan by 082 714 2157 geskakel word.

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Met trane in haar oë en groot blydskap in haar hart is Sannie Bronkhorst, inwoner van Martha Hofmeyr Tehuis

vir Bejaardes, Donderdag deur lede van die Dameskring Eerstegoud in Polokwane verras, toe hulle kolostrumsakkies aan haar geskenk het. Bronkhorst kan nie die sakkies bekostig nie.

Die Dameskring Eerstegoud, ‘n organisasie vir Afrikaanse Christenvroue wat uitreik na die gemeenskap het van haar te hore gekom en ‘n plan beraam om haar te help.

Die Dameskring het met hul Pienk Bome vir Pauline-Projek in 2013 geld ingesamel om onder meer die kolostrumsakkies aan Bronkhorst te voorsien.

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FOTO: LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYKSannie Bronkhorst (middel) saam met lede van die Dameskring Eerstegoud, Marietjie Wolmarans en Maxie de Villiers.


Miss Limpopo Teen 2015, Andile Neluvhalane is hard at work to fulfil her undertaking when entering the contest that as title holder she would focus on mental health awareness and raising support for Ngwana Baby House.

She related that when she recently visited Ngwana Baby House she was told that among their most pressing needs were clothing for new-born to three months old babies and toddlers.

Andile said she immediately ap-proached radio stations and made a call to the community for support.

A generous donor who preferred to remain anonymous purchased and do-nated baby clothes while contributions to toddlers were also received.

“I believe that babies deserve to be loved and we as the community have to rally our support for babies who are orphaned or abandoned,” Andile said.

Mis Lim Teen reach out to Ngwana Baby House

PHOTO: SUPPLIEDAndile Neluvhalane and the clothes she donated to Ngwana Baby House with staff members and children from the house.


Miss Limpopo 2015, Mosiah Tau has made it her mission to spend special days with those members of the community who would not otherwise experience the joy of such days.

Most recently she spent her birthday with the children from Judy’s Paradise Home for cerebral palsied children and Maishiba Dis-

ability care centre, both situated in Lebowakgomo. “I chose to celebrate my birthday with the chil-dren because, I have realised that not all kids have the privilege of having a birthday party thrown for them, let alone just celebrate their birthday. I wanted to share my celebration with them. Although it was my birthday I wanted it to be about the kids and make them feel special,” Tau explained.

Her vision was also to share love and the fact that her birthday coincides with Valentine’s Day is a special bonus.

The Spar outlet at Mall@Lebo and Boxer Superstore at Lebowakgomo generously sponsored the birthday cakes and Kmam Music productions the snacks for the event.

Tau is grateful for all the sponsors and everybody who helped to make the day a special one.

Miss Lim 2015 celebrates birthday with children in Lebowakgomo

PHOTOS: SUPPLIEDMosiah Tau and bakery staff from Spar at Mall@Lebo that sponsored the birthday cake.

>> ‘Not all children have the privilege of having a birthday party’>> Her vision was to share the love

Left: Mosiah Tau, right, with a staff member and learner from Maishiba Disability Care Centre about to cut the birthday cake.

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Invitation to be Listed on the 2015/2016 Supplier DatabaseThe Small Enterprise Finance Agency (SOC) Ltd (sefa) is a merger of samaf, Khula and IDC small business acti viti es.sefa was launched in April 2012 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Industrial Development Corporati on (IDC) with a Nati onal footprint in all nine provinces. sefa’s vision is to be the leading catalyst for the development of sustainable Survivalist, Micro, Small and Medium enterprises through the provision of nance.In terms of secti on 38(a)(iii) of the PFMA (Act 29 of 1999) as amended, sefa must maintain an appropriate procurement and provisioning system which is fair, equitable, transparent, competi ti ve and cost-eff ecti ve.sefa Requires your Experti se/ServicesThe Small Enterprise Finance Agency (sefa), pursuant to the provisions of the Preferenti al Procurement Policy Framework Act (No 5 2000) and the amended Preferenti al Procurement Regulati ons of 2011, invites suppliers to submit their company details for inclusion on the database as preferred suppliers for 2015/2016.Suppliers who are currently on the 2014/15 sefa supplier database MUST re-apply to be considered for the new database and their informati on to be updated.Kindly att ach the following compulsory submissions: • Fully completed Supplier Applicati on Form, which can be downloaded from sefa’s website: www. sefa.org.za • A valid, original Tax Clearance Certi cate from SARS • All the listed regulatory supporti ng documents to be att ached • Company registrati on documents (CIPC) • Certi cate of your company’s Broad-based Economic Empowerment from a SANAS-accredited rati ng agency • Company pro le.The services are required in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, North West, Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Northern Cape, Free State, Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal.Enquiries can be sent to Ms Wendy Rakitla via e-mail at [email protected] or [email protected] and always copy [email protected] documents should be sent for the att enti on of the Supplier Database Assistant, Supply Chain Management Unit, sefa, PO Box 11011, Zwartkop 0051 or delivered by hand for the att enti on of the Supplier Database Assistant, Supply Chain Management Unit, Eco Fusion 5, Building D, 1004 Teak Close, Witch-Hazel Avenue, Highveld, Centurion.Closing date for applicati ons: 31 March 2015 at 16:00.

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>> Oldest firearm dealer in Limpopo>> Looking forward to building on a proud traditionLEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK>>[email protected]

Arms for Africa, the oldest firearms dealer in Limpopo, recently came under new ownership following the retirement of

original co-owner and later sole owner, Renée Brigljevic.

The new owners, Marius and Anina du Preez, are not new to the business since they already became part of it in 2010 with the introduction of their Legally Armed consulting franchise. This allowed Arms for Africa to offer,

in addition to its extensive range of products, a one-stop service for buyers and owners of firearms in terms of aspects such as licence applications and renewals.

At the same time in 2010 the business moved from its original location in Nirvana to its present premises in 25 Excelsior Street, Polokwane.

The expanded premises also allowed for greater variety to be offered including bows and paintball equipment as well as a wider selection of clothing.

The history of Arms for Africa dates back to February 1993 when Boris and Renée Brigljevic who had recently emigrated from Switzerland opened the outlet. Boris, an avid collector of firearms, brought more than 100 firearms registered in his name from Europe and saw an opportunity in the market since almost no one in South Africa knew the European firearm industry which provided the highest quality

New owners for Arms for Africa

PHOTO: MELANY MARTINNew owners Marius and Anina du Preez, front, with Arms for Africa staff members Lee Sny-man, Heinrich du Preez, Decs de Jager and Julius van der Merwe.

PHOTO: LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYKRenée Brigljevic (middle), previous owner of Arms for Africa with new owners, Marius and Anina du Preez.

guns at the time. Boris’ knowledge of and passion for the

industry paved the way for the business being awarded respected agencies such as Blaser from Germany and the French Chapuis and Verney Carron.

Following Boris’ deteriorating health and eventual death in 2007 Renée became the sole owner and was ably assisted and supported by Julius van der Merwe who continues to be a valuable employee of the business.

Marius and Anina look forward to taking Arms for Africa to greater heights with their vision of offering customers a one-stop service in terms of all hunting and archery gear and accessories and to be the preferred supplier of such gear in Limpopo.

They have expressed their gratitude to-wards Renée for the opportunity she afforded them to become part of the success story and proud tradition that they are now enthusiasti-cally building on.

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Photos: herbert rachuene

Premier Stan Mathabatha is greeted by the Speaker of the Provincial Legislature Merriam Ramadwa and Deputy Speaker of the Provincial Legislature Lehlogonolo Masoga upon his arrival to deliver the State of the Province Address.

Fannie Masemola, Provincial Police Commissioner exchanges greet-ings with Premier Stan Mathabatha.

Nocks Seabi, ANC Provincial Secretary and his wife Johanna photographed before the start of the proceedings.

Ivy Phaahla, Mayor of Lepelle Nkumpi Munici-pality makes her way to the Legislature chamber.

Gilbert Kganyago, Cap-ricorn District Executive Mayor pause for a photo upon arrival.

Provincial Electoral Of-ficer Nkaro Mateta.

Lesley Masia, Manag-ing Director of Limpopo Economic Development Agency.

Economic Freedom Fighters MPL Jossey Buthane.

Kgoshi Malesela Dikgale, Provincial Chairperson of the House of Traditional Leaders.

Thembi Nkadimeng, Polokwane Executive Mayor.

Langa Bodlani, Provin-cial Chairperson of the Democratic Alliance.

Well known community builder and businessper-son Amie Chaya in attendance at the State of the Province Address as has been custom for years.

Serobi Maja, Chief Executive Officer of Limpopo Gambling Board and his wife Raesetja at the gala dinner.

Bruce Nobela and Polokwane Municipal Manager Connie Mametja.

Premier Stan Mathabatha and his wife Margaret.

Dickson Masemola, Member of the Provincial Legislature and MEC for Agriculture, Joy Matshoge on the red carpet.

Seaparo Sekoati, MEC for Economic Development, En-vironment and Tourism and Katlego Phala, Democratic Alliance MP arrive at the Provincial Legislature.

Mapula Mokaba-Phukwana, MEC for Safety, Security and Transport and Snowy Kennedy-Mmamoratho, Economic Freedom Fighters MP arrive at the Provincial Legislature.

Rob Tooley, Standing Com-mittee on Public Accounts Chairperson and Rudolph Phala, Provincial Treasury MEC.

Makoma Makhurupetje, MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlement and Tra-ditional Affairs and Ishmael Kgetjepe, MEC for Health.

Jerry Ndou, MEC for Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure at the gala dinner.

Nandi Ndalane, MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture on the red cagrpet.

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The ten high-level Limpopo Development Targets to be attained by 2020 and underpin the Limpopo Development Plan,

received prominence in Premier Stan Mathaba-tha’s State of the Province address (Sopa) that coincided with the opening of the Legislature in Lebowakgomo last Tuesday.

In his speech the Premier alluded to the plan being preceded by a rigorous consultative process with various stakeholders to establish a common ground on how to move Limpopo forward. He announced a blueprint to guide and put the province on a higher trajectory of economic growth and development. He further expressed the conviction that the Limpopo Development Plan reflected a shared vision and strategic imperatives towards poverty reduction, elimination of social inequality and a creation of sustainable jobs in the province.

He said with regard to economic devel-opment and transformation, they identified strategic programmes across the mining, agriculture and tourism sectors. “Our funda-mental goal is to ensure an industrialisation programme through mineral beneficiation, development of agro-processing cluster and logistics.”

Economic regionsThe Limpopo Development Plan had also iden-tified specific economic regions that have a significant potential to accelerate the industri-alisation process in the province, he remarked. Sharing the details with his audience, the Pre-mier detailed Polokwane, Lephalale, Tubatse, Tzaneen and the Makhado-Musina corridor as areas of priority in terms of integrated human settlements and economic development.

Ten high-level development targetsIn shared the targets of the Limpopo Devel-opment Plan, he highlighted the envisaged achievement of an economic growth rate of 3% revised in the light of the current perfor-mance of the global economy, the creation of 429 000 jobs, increased access to basic water and electricity supply from 83% in 2014 to 90% as well as increased access to sanita-tion from 43% in 2014 to 50%, an improved Matric pass rate from 72% in 2014 to at least 80%; an increased Geographic Gross Product contribution to the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from 7.15% in 2014 to 9%, the reduction of the unemployment rate from 16.9% in 2014 to 14%; increased average life expectancy from 58.3 in males in 2014 to 60, and 62.5 in females in 2014 to 65, and also the reduction of inequality in terms of Gini-Coefficient from 0.61 in 2014 to 0.50.

Foreign investmentOn Limpopo having become a destination of choice for international investors, Mathaba-tha said the first memorandum of agree-ment signed during last October’s trade and investment mission to the People’s Republic of China was with Hong Kong Mining Exchange Company (Hoi Mor), had an investment value estimated at R38.8 billion, would be based in the Musina Special Economic Zone and would create 19 000 direct jobs over a period

of three years. Also South Africa’s Women Investment Holdings has entered into a joint venture agreement with Jidong Development Group and China Africa Development Fund for a R1.65 billion investment into cement manufacturing to be based in Thabazimbi with construction starting in 2014 and was due to be completed next month.

AgricultureAlso in his address the Premier referred to an instruction for the appointment of a task team to assist in dealing with management, coordination and monitoring challenges arising from the implementation of the Fetša Tlala programme, aimed at ensuring food security and sustainable livelihoods. In the next finan-cial year the focus would be on the revitalisa-tion of irrigation schemes, construction of pack houses and the revival of existing fresh markets, he said.

Roads infrastructureOn road infrastructure being a strategic stimu-lant for economic growth and development, the province was investing more resources in the development and maintenance thereof, he announced. They have set aside an amount of R3.187 billion to upgrade from gravel to tar 18 projects over the next three years, he indicated.

EducationIn honour of the late Education MEC, Thembi Nwedamutswu who passed away in the begin-ning of the year, the Premier said they urged the Grade 12 Class of 2015 to settle for no less than an 80% pass rate. He further referred to a commitment made last year to ensure more well-qualified teachers, proper educational facilities and timely delivery of text books. “We are therefore pleased to report to our people that we have covered much ground in this regard.”

Later on in his address Mathabatha alluded to the fact that they had closed the chapter of delays in the delivery of text books. He added that 1,7 million learners had already been provided with text books for the current academic year.

HealthWith regard to the Health Turnaround Strategy aimed at addressing the many challenges that had become characteristic of Limpopo’s primary healthcare system, Mathabatha referred to the purchase of 50 state-of-the-art ambulances to healthcare facilities across the province, bringing much relief to Emergency Medical Services in the province. “We are planning to buy 50 more ambulances in the next financial year so that more lives could be saved.” He further mentioned a spend of R145 million on the purchase and repair of critical equipment at hospitals in need.

Muni audit outcomesNext he turned to municipal audit outcomes and the reduction of disclaimers from nine in 2012/13 to six in 2013/14 as well as a reduc-tion in qualified audit opinions from eighteen in 2012/13 to ten in 2013/14. Even more pleasing, he said was the increase in unquali-fied audit opinions from zero in 2012/13 to twelve in 2013/14. “Nevertheless, we believe that we can do much better.”

Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG)Despite govenrment’s interventions they were still faced with the challenge of municipalities unable to spend their MIGs. “By December last year we had only managed to spend a mere 26.2% of the allocated MIG budget. This is obviously unacceptable. The Department of (Cooperative Govenrance, Human Settle-ments and Traditional Affairs) Coghsta and the Provincial Infrastructure Development Hub that we have established in the Provincial Treasury last year are working on a mechanism to help municipalities to improve in this regard.”

Housing for allIn his address Mathabatha further mentioned the provincial programme of providing shelter remained on track. “Over the past 21 years of democracy, in Limpopo alone, we have built no less than three hundred thousand houses, benefitting about 1.4 million households.” The long-awaited Bendor Extension 100 project having finally commenced also received atten-tion in his speech with the Premier saying the project was poised to benefit 756 households and business people.

Water provisionOn water being an integral part of the strategy to ensure economic development and poverty eradication, he said although the provincial government had provided no less than 86% of their people with access to basic water, a lot more still needed to be done. “To this end, I have appointed a Provincial Multi-Stakeholder Task Team to help develop a medium-term Water Resources and Services Strategy.” The strategy is perceived to help with the planning, management and allocation of water to sup-port both economic social and environmental needs of the province.

Fight against crimeMathabatha quoted from the recent South Afri-can Institute for Race Relations study focusing on murder, robbery and assault when saying Limpopo remained the safest province to live in. He continued saying the war against crime could only be won through effective partner-ships between the Police, the community and government. The same partnership was required in dealing with corruption in both the private and public sector, the Premier empha-sised.

Section 100 administratorsThe intervention of the administrators were also discussed, with Mathabatha saying “We are now in section 100 (1) (a) of the Constitution until the end of next month. During this period, we are only required to report to national government on out-standing areas to be monitored on, whilst the affected MECs and HODs regain their original legislative powers,” said Mathabatha.

“As we meet here today, we can proudly say that

Limpopo is a much better place than it was before December 2011. We are delighted that the financial position regarding cash, solvency and budget has been stabilised.”

Naturally he was expected to deal with Malamulele in his address, and in so doing congratulated the decision to suspend the action. He further stressed the provincial gov-ernment supported the proposal by Minister Pravin Gordon to the Municipal Demarcation Board for the redetermination of municipal boundaries.

He concluded his time on the podium with the words “Let us commit ourselves to working together, sparing neither strength nor effort, until a dream of a ‘better life for all’ is realised.”

In the evening the Premier’s gala dinner was hosted by Limpopo Economic Develop-ment Agency (Leda) on behalf of the provin-cial government at Protea Hotel Ranch Resort. The gala dinner was described as primarily being a network platform between govern-ment, business and communities and was also geared towards raising much-needed funds for the Premier’s Bursary Trust Fund, according to Nthikeng Mohlele who is responsible for Leda Marketing and Communications.

An innovative feature to this year’s event was a campaign encouraging guests to arrive with at least one pair of school shoes for underprivileged learners in Limpopo, culminat-ing in the collection of 230 pairs. Leda also secured sponsorship for two new photocopy-ing machines to the value of R50 000 to be handed over to two identified schools to assist in teaching and administration, he said in a media statement. Commenting on Leda’s socio development interventions, Managing Director Lesley Masia was quoted saying Leda was intrinsically linked to other socio economic development institutions in the province and was working in partnership with them to lend a helping hand to the most vulnerable and marginalized in society. “Therefore, on behalf of our partners and employees, I thank all the sponsors, contributors to the Premiers Bursary Fund and to the Leda “School Shoe Campaign” for humbling us with their generosity. Leda will continue contributing to the dignity and well-being of our communities – in partnership with like-minded people and institutions.”

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Jacques Smalle, Provincial Leader of the Democratic Alliance.

Simphiwe Mdlalose, President of the Polokwane Chamber of Business and his wife Clara arrive for the State of the Province Address.

Joyce Mashamba, MEC for Social Develop-ment and her husband George at the gala dinner.

Paulina Makgatho, Mayor of Molemole and Maria Mokobodi, Mayor of Aganang arrive at the Provincial Legislature.

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The top performing organisation in Limpopo also topped the leader board in the entire country as Tshilidzini Special School from Tho-hoyandou raised a whopping R1,8 million for the project, almost doubling what the school raised the year before.

The other top performers were Fulufhelo Special School, raising R1,542 million, Helene Franz School, raising R481 577 and Grace and Love Special School, raising R333 450.

Other organisations that raised over R100 000 include Tshilwavhusiku Razwimisani with R283 725, Polokwane Nasorgsentrum with R270 076, Bosele School for the Blind and Deaf with R186 382, Association for Persons with Disabilities with R177 476, Letaba Special School with R158 572 and Ratanang Special School with R145 520.

The biggest winners were persons with disabilities, as the money raised goes towards sustaining the many organisations that render services to such persons.

Casual Day is the flagship project of the National Council for Persons with Physical Disabilities in South Africa (NCPPDSA). Since 1995 Casual Day has made it possible for the NCPPDSA to fulfil its mandate of creating a barrier-free, fully accessible and inclusive soci-ety for all, raising R222 million in the 19 years of its existence.

‘With all the bad news we receive every day, there are some good news stories, Casual Day is a good news story and is for the dis-ability sector to speak with one voice about ushering in a society that values human rights, inclusion, diversity and universal access to education for all its citizens,” newly appointed Casual Day Chairman from Limpopo, Lusani Netshitomboni said.

Netshitomboni also stated that the manner in which persons with disabilities are included in society in the province was an example to the rest of the country.

Well known actress Florence Masebe, who was born and raised in Thoyohandou, was the programme director and she expressed her delight to see the faces of all the dedicated Casual Day fundraisers in one room. The Casual Day organisers thanked them for their service to persons with disabilities.

Rhulani Baloyi, keynote speaker and broad-

cast journalist, also a native of Limpopo, talked about her life as a blind radio and television journalist, demonstrating that persons with dis-abilities can make it in the mainstream world if they took risks and seized the day.

Casual Day’s anchor sponsor, the Edcon Group, which includes stores such as Edgars and Jet, was represented by Mercia Maseru-mule, group director of CSI and transforma-tion, who announced that their employees raised R2.3 million in 2014 in the various Edcon stores. Maserumule said that Edcon, through the donation of surplus merchandise, now also supports the income generating projects of the regional Association for Persons with Disabilities branches. Through this sup-port, individuals are empowered to become economically active’.

The new theme for Casual Day 2015 was also announced at the event, Spring into Ac-tion.

Delegates were told to take their inspira-tion from the birds and the bees, the skies of blue, the colours of the rainbow, the blossoms on the trees and the minty hue of new leaves. The colour of the year is refreshing, zingy mint and Casual Day will be on Friday 4 September.

Casual Day’s national beneficiaries include the National Council for Persons with Physical Disabilities, SA National Council for the Blind, SA Federation for Mental Health, the Deaf Federation of SA, QASA, Autism South Africa, Down Syndrome South Africa, The National Association for Persons with Cerebral Palsy, the South African National Deaf Association, the National Institute for the Deaf, Alzheimer’s South Africa and the South African Disabil-ity Alliance. There are branches and affiliates of these na-tional organisations in every region.

Johhny Graham, Public Education and Awareness Officer from Asso-ciation for Persons with Disability (APD) Limpopo.

Huge amount money raised for Casual Day

Casual Day ambassador and blind broadcast journalist, Rhlani Baloyi, Casual Day chairman, Lusani Netshitomboni and Casual Day ambassador, actress and film producer, Florence Masebe. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Teachers from Goodshepherd Primary School in the Moletjie area, Ezra Mashamaite and Dikeledi Setati.

Martin Tlabela, consultant at Edgars and Jacky Mokgokong, cellphone specialist at Edgars.

Members of the Edcon group and their awards with Lusani Netshitomboni (fourth from the right), Casual Day chairperson.

PHOTOS: LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYKLearners from Mabitsela Primary School who danced at the event.

>> Limpopo raises highest amount >> New theme for Casual Day 2015 announced


The success of Casual Day 2014 was celebrated at Bolivia Lodge in Polo-kwane on Thursday with more than 550

participants who came from all over Limpopo to collect their trophies and certificates for participating in the event.

The programme commenced with a hearty breakfast and lively entertainment by a group of dancers from Mabitsela Primary School. The various speakers on the programme were followed by the introduction of the new Casual Day theme.

Limpopo excelled in the 2014 campaign by raising R6,4 million (23,7 %) of the R27 million raised nationally, the highest amount raised by any province.

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>> ‘The festival has certainly entrenched itself as a signature event’- Premier Mathabatha>> ‘It is indeed part of the tour-ism basket of the Mopani District’ - Deputy Minister MabudafhasiHERBERT RACHUENE>>[email protected]

The marula fruit and its produce are in-digenous heritage products of Africa and the annual Marula Festival an essential

element to provincial economic growth. This was the opinion of Deputy Minister of Arts and Culture, Rejoice Mabudafhasi who was a key-note speaker at the tenth annual marula Jazz Festival in Phalaborwa on Saturday.

The festival which was attended by jazz enthusiasts from all parts of the country featured international acts such as Oliver Mtukuzi from Zimbabwe, Kanda Bongoman from Democratic Republic of Congo, Xinod-ingwana from Mozambique and Budaza from Lesotho. Other household brands included the likes of Jimmy Dludlu, Joe Shirimani, Thomas Chauke, Selaelo Selota, Jonas

Tenth Marula Festival a huge success

PHOTOS: HERBERT RACHUENEPremier Stan Mathabatha about to taste the best of this year’s crop.

Gwangwa, Don Laka and General Muzka.“The performances in the festival form a

core element and a crowd puller to the festivi-ties of the festival. The jazz festival allows the patrons of different nations to flock down to the town of Ba-Phalaborwa to come and celebrate whilst enjoying locally brewed Marula drink. Let this festival continue to increase the economic beneficiation to the residents of Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality in many more years to come as it is indeed part of the tourism basket of the Mopani District,” Mabudafhasi said.

Premier Stan Mathabatha said the festival has certainly entrenched itself as a signature event in the country’s social and entertainment calendar. “I want to thank MEC for Economic Development, Environment and Tourism, Seaparo Sekoati for raising the prestige of this festival higher. Over the past few years, this festival has attracted thousands of holiday makers and fun lovers both from within and outside the borders of our country. This is a result of our deliberate and focussed interven-tion as government to utilise the festival as a draw card to attract regional and international tourists and revellers for the benefit of local communities,” Mathabatha said.

Other dignitaries present at the festival included Minister for Public Administration Col-lins Chabane, MECs from several departments and representatives of the private and public sector.

Spokesperson for Limpopo Tourism Agency, Mike Tauatsoala thanked the partners, Department of Arts and Cul-ture, National Department of Tourism, Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality, Limpopo Development Agency, Limpopo Gambling Board and Small Enterprise Development Agency for ensuring that the festival is a success. “We also thank our sponsors South African Breweries, Coca-Cola, Amarula Lapa, Kruger National Park, National Lotteries Board, Phalaborwa Mining Company and Phalaborwa Foscor Mine for being part of the tenth cel-ebrations,” Tauatsoala said.

Seaparo Sekoati, MEC for Economic Develop-ment, Environment and Tourism expresses his delight after a tasting of marula beer on Saturday.

Collins Chabane, Minister for Public Administration at-tended the festival while on a visit to his home province.

Rejoice Ma-budafhasi,

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Arts and Culture is served by

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wa Marula Coopera-

tive.

Thomas Chauke gives another electrifying performance.

Dona Laka stealing hearts during his perfor-mance.

Dutch tourist Sascha Hof (right) about to taste marula beer served the traditional way by Maggie Ramere from the Phalaborwa Marula Cooperative.

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Woodworx Trading and Hardware was founded by Hercules Myburgh in 1995 when he started his own business with three workers.

Woodworx Trading and Hard-ware is situated in Industria Street in Polokwane’s industrial area and manufactures Wendy Houses used for storerooms, security guard units, site offices and to create additional room space at very reasonable cost. They also manufacture decks, timber homes, cabins and furniture. Woodworx Trading and Hardware has been manufacturing timber frame structures since 1995 in and around Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Gauteng, Botswana, Zambia, Namibia and Western Cape, with their advanced skills and production methods con-tinuing to improve.

Their timber houses are very popular on farms and as cottages due to its low construction costs and easy transportation of material. For decking Woodworx only use CCA

treated timber and because timber is so versatile, practically any shape, size and colour is possible, meaning you can design a deck to suit your individual taste or budget. Decks can form part of your landscaping, or be alterative to patios by adding a romantic pergola.

“Our vision is to provide quality service that exceeds the expectations of our customers. Our mission is to build long term relationships with our customers and provide supreme customer service and treat them with respect and affability. Due to our loyal customers we are now 20 years in business and we are grateful for each and every one that supported us and that helped us grow over the years. We are committed to maintain the highest quality and standard of building. Woodworx is a member of the Timber Frame Builders Associa-tion and the National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) and construct strictly according to SANS (South African National Standards),” says Myburgh who maintains a hands-on approach to his business.

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MOTORINGobserver March 5, 2015 >> PAGE 28

Motors profile>>Dealership: >> MGM Motors Mahindra/SsangYong Polokwane What distinguishes the brand you sell from its competitors? >> Value for money, strong workhorse bakkies plus a 5 year/90 000 km service plan and 5 year/150 000 warrantyWhat is the biggest challenge presented by the industry? >> The number of competitors in Polokwane and clients with bad credit references How do you ensure success in the industry?>> Through strategic marketing Leoné Vorster


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turn while fitting in perfectly with its surround-ings of the Bushveld.

This premium vehicle is designed to stimu-late all five senses while improved

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On the inside the black tone centre console has been designed to provide a sophisticated and progressive feel to the cabin. The trip computer in the gauge cluster tracks travel distance, time and fuel consumption while the tilt and leather steering wheel are standard. All the controls are orientated towards the driver and are lit with energy efficient LEDs that optimise visibility day and night.

With everything at your fingertips, from Bluetooth phone connectivity with wireless music streaming mounted on the steering wheel to MP3 player and USB connection. Other comfort features include power mirrors, steering wheel controls, sunglass holder, remote controller kit and power outlets.

The Actyon Sports is a performer when it comes to the drivetrain. It is powered by a state-of-the-art Common Rail 2.0 litre turbo-charged diesel engine which develops 114 kW of power and 360 Nm of torque capable of towing loads as heavy as 2 300 kg. A 2,3 litre petrol engine is also available which ensures

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The new SsangYong Actyon Sports makes a statement with its rugged design.

that you have a powerful and reliable power plant that will be able to face any challenge you come across.

As far as safety is concerned the Actyon Sports offer optimum safety for the driver and passenger. It is equipped with an ultra-rigid steel frame chassis with triple-layer construc-tion for maximum passive safety protection under all road conditions. The Electronic Stabil-ity Programme (ESP) helps to maintain control under adverse driving conditions including wet roads and sharp turns. The pre-tensioner seatbelts and the load limiters work in tandem with the airbag system to minimise the pos-sibility of injury should the vehicle be involved in a collision.

It is said that the superior road handling and quietness of the Actyon Sports is in no small part due to its ladder frame chassis and double wishbone suspension at the front along with leading-edge coil spring five-link suspen-sion at the rear. Combined with improved noise and vibration technology and a smooth-sound-ing manual or auto transmission, it always delivers a car-like ride whether it is on worksite or campsite.

The SsangYong Actyon Sports is available at the MGM Motors Mahindra/SsangYong Polo-kwane, 104 Landdros Maré Street or contact them on 015 287 9660 for a test drive.

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Property profile>>Agency: Seeff Polokwane What is the most important factor to consider when buying a house? >> Do not over commit on your budget; buy what you can comfortably affordHow would you describe the current property market in Polokwane? >> Polokwane property prices remain stable despite increasing living costs, higher interest rates and slow economic growthLeopold Senekal

With personal income tax and fuel costs up as well as a sizeable hike in trans-fer duty above R2,25 million, Seeff

Chairman Samuel Seeff has hailed Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene’s maiden budget as bitter-sweet for the housing market.

“While the tax increases were not unex-pected and we welcome the transfer duty relief brought about by the raising of the threshold for the exemption of transfer duty to R750 000, the raising of transfer duty at the top end is of great concern,” Seeff was quoted saying in a media release.

Although the higher threshold will certainly help make home ownership more affordable for the middle class, they will of course have to find some extra budget to compensate for the per-sonal income tax increase. Sadly too, the higher income tax is likely to lead to further cost hikes.

“At the top end, the increase in transfer duty is significant. Consider for example that on properties priced between R5 million and R10 million, the increase amounts to an effec-tive 22 to 30%. On a R5 million property sale, the increase will amount to about R70 500 (from R317 500 to R387 500) and on a R10 million property sale, to about R220 500 (from R717 000 to R937 500),” Seeff said.

That aside, the relief brought about by the

Budget 2015 bitter-sweet for the housing market

>> For the first time in years people are buying houses again>> Upper income buyers are likely to stay put and renovate or rebuild

drop in the oil price is also likely to be short lived, already there is talk of a petrol price hike looming in the coming week. Additionally, the energy crisis will no doubt bring about extraor-dinary increases in electricity costs.

“Certainly, the higher transfer duty at the upper end of the market is regrettable given that we are in the midst of a two-year growth spurt despite the subdued economic condi-tions. For the first time in years people are

buying houses again with a whole economic value-chain of services benefiting from estate agency commission to legal fees, home inspec-tions, utility deposits and connections and tax clearance costs for government.”

While there are pockets of excellence nation-ally, the market has only regained about 25% of its pre-2007/8 strength and certainly does not need anything to upset the balance right now. The top end personal tax hikes and higher trans-

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“Upper income buyers, rather than move, are likely to stay put and renovate and rebuild. And, you have to sell a great deal more lower priced properties to generate the R387 500 in transfer duty that a single R5 million sale would,” Seeff said.

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UPMARKET FLATS – BODORPUnits with single garage – R1 035 000,00

Units with double garages – R1 085 000,00FARM

KUSCHKE AREA - R1 630 000.00Approx. 30 hectares, boreholes, 4 bedrooms.

RESIDENTIAL STANDSDALMADA PLOT - R1.1M

Approx. 2 hectares VACANT STANDS

COMMERCIAL CORPORATE PARK

INDUSTRIAL STANDSERVEN ON N1 (Makhado Road)

(sizes from approx. 1 200m² and 4 500m²) Starting from R675.00m² (excl Vat)5 X ERVEN LOCATED INSIDE GATEWAY CORPORATE PARK Starting from R600m² (excl Vat)

FOR THE INVESTORLADINE ± 9 000m² - R9 000 000.00

Consist of offices, warehouses with 3-phase electricity, large yard, café etc.

900 m² UPMARKET PROPERTY IN IMMACULATE CONDITION

Bargain for only R2 000 000.00CONSIST OF: 4 X FLATS:

3x 2 bedroom, 1x 1½ bedroom, fully occupied OFFICE BUILDING FOR SALE – R8,7 M

Landdros Mare Street – 770m² - Fully occupied tenants.SESHEGO STRIP MALL – ZONE A3 –

R3 750 000,00SHOP – INDIAN CENTRE FOR SALE –

R2 200 000,00

TO LETFOR SALE

32 polokwane


PROPERTY SERVICES • EIENDOMSDIENSTETEL: 015 287-3300 FAX: 015 297-5898

VISIT OUR WEBPAGE AT www.elistroh.co.zaAPEA

CONTaCT: SaN 072 159 51261) UPPERTOWN: R4 000 000.00

6 x 3 Bedroom townhouses, 1x1 Bedroom flat, 1x bachelor flat, communal pool, security fenced.

Excellent income potential!!2) BENDOR TOWNHOUSE: R1 270 000.00Beautiful 3 bedroom townhouse in excellent

area. Open-plan lounge/dining room/kitchen, pantry, double garage, lovely garden, cosy

verandah.3) 17ha PLOT: R2 700 000.00

4 Bedroom house with pool, 2 x 3 bedroom flats, 2 x 2 bedroom flats.

4) EMDO PARK: R700 000.00Tiled roof 4 bedroom house, fully fenced.

5) SESHEGO: R280 000.004 Rooms with communal bathroom. Fully fenced.

CONTaCT MaNIE : 083 635 05131) BUSINESS 2 PROPERTY IN COMMERCIAL BUSINESS AREA OF ANNADALE – 2855 M²

2) 2 X INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSES3) RESIDENTIAL 2 PROPERTY REZONED IN

ANNADALE4) 340 HECTARE CATTLE FARM, CLOSE TO

POLOKWANE: R4 200 000.005) VARIOUS INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES,

VACANT AND DEVELOPED

TO LET: RESIDENTIAL:CONTACT: SAN - 072 159 5126

MID-TOWN: Room with bathroom for single person.

NO kitchen, Water and electricity included! R2 750.00

BENDOR: R11 000.00 Immediately4 Bedrooms in a quiet street. Spacious and neat!

20 KM FROM CITY PTA ROAD: R3 200.00 Immediately

2 Bedrooms, open-plan living area, 1 bathroom, garage

BODORP: R9 000.00: OnmiddelikGroot 4 slaapkamer huis met bachelor woonstel.

Motorhuis vir 4 voertuie.

TO LET: INDUSTRIAL:CONTACT: STEPHEN - 015 287 3300

Industrial: To let:1) 1000 m² + big yard R30 000.00 exl

2) SAB 320m² 3) NIRVANA 2300 m² Warehouse

4) LEEUWKUIL 8.5 ha Plot – vacant: R4 000.00 excl

5) LADANNA ±200 m² Warehouse with big yard

Office Space:1) 430 m² CBD with parking – Prime 160m²-

100m²2) HAMPTON COURT 280 m², 220 m², 345 m²

CONTaCT MaTIE: 083 271 52591) 4 ha PLOT IVYDALE: R5 500 000.00

On main road, excellent investment potential, 4 bedroom house, 2 bedroom

house, workshop and storerooms of ±1000m²

2) 8.9ha TWEEFONTEIN PLOT: R5 800 000.00

4 Bedroom house, 3 bathrooms, 3 living areas, granny flat - own kitchen and bathroom, 8 en suite chalets, big hall

with kitchen, 2 big timber decks, sleeping hall for 72 guests, swimming pool, lovely garden, electric fence. Can be used for

weddings and other functions.3) ±160 ha FARM: R5 000 000.00Close to Mookgophong with large 4 bedroom house and overnight

accommodation for 26 people, swimming pool, lapa and conference facilities. Lots

of water. Sold as a going concern.

CONTaCT: STEPhEN 082 558 3525PLOTS:

1) ROODEPOORT: 26 ha vacant R1 500 000.00 neg

2) ON N1 PRETORIA RD, 8.5 ha 3) KALKFONTEIN: 3 houses, strong water

R2 000 000.00FARMS:

1) WATERPOORT ±1500ha GAME FARM2) PIETERSBURG 300 ha - CATTLE/ CROP FARM + loose assets (100 Bonsmara cattle) 2 houses, strong water, pivot R6 500 000.00

3) BANDELIERKOP – CATTLE/GAME FARM ±950ha: R11 000 000.00

4) ALLDAYS 250ha 5) PIETERSBURG – 240ha: R4 250 000.00

INDUSTRIAL - FOR SALE:1) Industrial Stand - ± 1.5 ha.

R4 500 000.00 excl2) Developed warehouse and office

R4 000 000.00 (SAB area)RESIDENTIAL:

1) WELGELEGEN – R1 700 000.00 - 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge, dining room, lapa, swimming pool, 2 garages.


A Polokwane beauty, 13-year-old Rethabile Molepo is about to repre-sent South Africa at the prestigious Little Miss and Mister Galaxy 2015 competition to be held in Sofia, Bulgaria this month. She is one of five young South Africans chosen to contest at this international children’s pageant for beauty and talent.

Rethabile, Grade 8 student at Polokwane Preparatory School and College (PEPPS) said she was surprised and delighted to have been chosen during a qualifying pageant held in August in Tzaneen. “I am very excited and nervous at the same time to attend my first international pageant,” Rethabile said. She explained that one of her cousins, a model, is her role model and inspired her to participate in the event.

In her free time she plays netball and practice acrobatics, but modelling was always her first love. Rethabile’s mother, Maphishane Molepo is very proud of her daugh-ter’s achievement and is going with her to lend the necessary support.

“This is an opportunity of a lifetime for her and the kind which she may never get again. She is still very young but I believed she can do it,” Molepo said.

Rethabile dreams of entering the Miss South Africa pageant one day; start her own model school and study Psychology.

PHOTO: LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYKRethabile Molepo from Polokwane will rep-resent South Africa at Little Miss and Mister Galaxy 2015 pageant next week.

Beautyfrom Polokwane

off to Bulgaria>> One of five to represent South Africa>> ‘I am very excited and ner-vous to attend my first interna-tional pageant’


Verskeie ondersteuners en vrywilligers van Kansa het verlede week ‘n werkwin-kel bygewoon wat onder andere gefokus het op die wyse waarop kankerpasiënte benader moet word en hoe om die siekte te hanteer en te verwerk.

Vera van Dalen, kundige in doodsbegeleiding en bystand na die afsterwe van kinders en nasionale Tough Living with Cancer (TLC)-projekkoör-dineerder het die werkswinkel aangebied.

Temas wat bespreek is sluit in pasiëntbenadering, bespre-kings wat tot misverstande

kan lei, behandeling van gevoelens soos woede, han-tering en voorbereiding van pasiënte en familielede oor hoe om die dood op ‘n posi-tiewe wyse te benader en hoe om jong kinders in die gesin te betrek wanneer ‘n ouer broer of suster tot sterwe kom.

Van Dalen sê dit is belangrik om die regte woordkeuse voor kankerpasiënte en selfs hul families te gebruik. “Woorde kan maklik misver-staan of verkeerd geïnter-preteer word wat onnodige spanning veroorsaak. Pasiënte en familielede is bang vir die toekoms of die dood en by kinders is dit van kardinale belang om hulle daarop voor te berei,” sê Van Dalen.

FOTO: RC MYBURGH Nasionale Tough Living with Cancer (TLC)-projekkoördineerder, Vera van Dalen saam met Polokwane TLC-fasiliteerder, Bobby Were.

Werkwinkel om kankerpasiënte te hanteer


Kleuters van Osieteddies Kleuter-skool het Vrydagoggend inwoners van Martha Hofmeyr Tehuis vir Be-jaardes tydens ‘n uitreikaksie met geskenkies en sangitems verras.

Menige seniors het ‘n traan in die oog gekry toe die kleuters

met helder stemmetjies weg-geval het met ou bekende liedjies soos Laat ons skyn vir Jesus en Stapsoldaatjie. Die kleuters se weergawes van minder bekende liedjies soos Dierbare Ouma en As ek by my oupa gaan kuier, het hulle vinnig in die gehoor se harte laat kruip.

Elke senior het ‘n geskenkie

ontvang en ’n kolwyntjie wat deur bakster, Ria Lubbe geskenk is.

Serena McLaren, maatskap-like werker van die tehuis sê dat baie van die seniors se familie ver woon en hulle nie gereeld kan besoek nie. “Die seniors is baie lief vir kinders en hierdie soort interaksie is vir hulle van onskat-bare waarde,” sê McLaren.

Osieteddies verras seniors by tehuis

FOTO: BARRY VILJOENSenior burgers van Mar-

tha Hofmeyr Tehuis vir Bejaardes is Regina No-

lan, Martie Botha en Anna Viljoen, voor met Marina

Hattingh, matrone, An-neliese Bothma, bestuur-

der van Suid-Afrikaanse Vrouefederasie (SAVF),

Polokwane en Serena McLaren, maatskaplike

werker en in die eerste ry. Kleuters van Osieteddies

Kleuterskool en onder-wysers, Leani Nel, Chan-

telle Wilters en Ariete Haasbroek is agter.

Michelle 082 303 9111

Marianna 083 268 5097

Cornel082 396 7178

Marlene082 804 4156

Erika082 953 1686

Lovely modern family home in

Security Estate. 5 Bedrooms, 3

bathrooms, double garage, study and open-plan kitchen. Call met today to

view this property!R2 600 000

INVESTMENT OF THE WEEK

Only 4 units left selling at R399 000!

Current rental income R3 690.00 p/month. You do the maths!!

R399 000

Family home with well-planned layout. Lovely open-plan living areas,

modern kitchen with scul-lery. Three bedrooms, 2

bathrooms. Patio and enter-tainment room with built-in

braai. There is an office which can also be used as a flat. Pool, double garage

and electric fence.

R1 600 000

WELL LOCATED PROPERTY IN

BO DORP!Beautiful garden with

an entertainment area, swimming pool and

Jacuzzi. 3 Bedrooms and 3 bathrooms,

double garage and carports. Call me today

to view this property.R1 500 000

Neat lock-up-and-go unit on Sole Mandate! Perfect start for young executives or ideal for investment purposes. Open-plan living areas, kitchen with ample cupboard space and granite tops. 2 Bedrooms,

modern bathroom, patio and a private garden. Garage and

parking in front of the unit. This unit is ready to sell.

R885 000

4 Bedroom family house on a 1 568 m²

stand. Close to schools.R1 440 000

Erika082 953 1686

Erika082 953 1686

Erika082 953 1686

Erika082 953 1686

Michelle082 303 9111Michelle

082 303 9111

Superb townhouse in Bendor. Consists of 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and a family kitchen. 1 Lock-up garage. Excellent buy, call me today!

BEST RENOVATED TOWNHOUSE OF THE WEEK

Marianna083 268 5097Marianna083 268 5097


082 303 9111


082 303 9111Marlene

082 804 4156Marlene

082 804 4156

Cornel082 396 7178Cornel

082 396 7178

R845 000!


Katryn Barwise nominated for TPN awardLEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK>>[email protected]

Katryn Barwise, Miss Humanity International 2014 has been nominated for a TPN (The Pageant Network) Award and will soon be off to Nice on the French Riviera for the exciting event which is regarded as the Oscar ceremo-ny of the pageant world.

Barwise will depart for Zurich in Switzerland on 15 April to join Stephanie Chase, Owner of the Miss Humanity International pageant, before they travel to Nice. The Miss Humanity International pageant is also in the running for an award in the category for Best International Pageant.

Barwise, also a former Miss Limpopo, is known for her extensive work towards the alle-viation of poverty, initiating of sustainable food production projects and helping children with disabilities. She was crowned Miss Human-ity 2014 in August. Her biggest project thus far has been initiating the building of housing facilities for 55 autistic children at Pontsho Dis-ability Centre in Lebowakgomo.

Barwise in a press release said: “It still feels unreal to be flying all over the world these days, and to get an email saying you’ve been nominated for an international award, you are flying to Europe, just seems like I am living a fairytale.” She attributed her success to hard and dedicated work, generous support from people and the miracles that God has worked in her life.

Anyone interested in advancing Barwise’s chances of winning the coveted award can vote for her at www.thepageantnetwork.com under the category Best International Title Holder.

PHOTO: SUPPLIEDKatryn Barwise, Miss Humanity International 2014 is a nominee in the category for Best In-ternational Title Holder of the sought-after TPN award.

FOR SALE1. HOUSES FROM R750 0002. PLOTS and FARMS available3. TOWNHOUSES Dorp - 2 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living area, kitchen, yard and garage. R700 000Bendor - 2 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living area, kitchen, yard and carport. R500 000Bendor - 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living area, patio with braai, kitchen, small yard and carport. R650 000

Residential Bendor - 3 Bedroom house with 2 bathrooms, study, lounge, dining room, kitchen, scullery, outside toilet & shower, pool and double garage. R7 600-00p/mBendor - 3 Bedroom Townhouse with 2 bathrooms, liv-ing area, kitchen and 1 carport in secure complex. R5 600-00p/mBendor - 3 Bedroom townhouse with 1 bathroom, liv-ing area, kitchen and garage in secure complex. R4 070-00p/mBendor - 3 Bedroom house with 1 bathroom, 2 living areas, kitchen, lapa, Wendy house and 2 carports with electrical fencing. R5 000-00p/mURGENTLY WANTED!!!Al kinds of property to rent. If you have a property that you want to let or know of someone who has, please contact me.

TO LET

TO LET

FOR SALEVarious houses, townhouses, plots, farms

and commercial property in all price categories.Fauna Park R 1 397 500Fully fenced 4 bedroom House with 2 bathrooms, entrance hall, 2 living areas, kitchen, scullery, double garage and swimming pool.

4 Bedroom House - Bendor R9 500.00p/m4 Bedroom House with one bedroom flat R11 100.00p/m1 Bedroom Townhouse R4 100.00p/mElectric fenced 3 bedroom House in African Jewel R4 700.00p/m2 Bedroom Townhouse R5 000.00p/mElectric fenced 3 bedroom house in Ivy Park R6 200.00p/m

AIDA POLOKWANETel: 015 295 3134

EACH FRANCHISE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

ANTON082 443 6039

ROSEMARY082 804 9725

15A Schoeman Street, Polokwane, 0700,

P.O. Box 1961, Polokwane, 0699Tel: 015 295 3134Fax: 015 295 3161

E-mail: [email protected]: www.aida.co.za

LOUWRENS 082 958 6632

VICTOR 073 066 6805

ELMARIE082 977 7020

PETER073 219 4538

GRETHA082 802 1874

JACOB082 466 8366

KOWIE082 854 0452

RINA 082 929 9171

HANTI 084 549 5928

JAMES072 236 7310

SIMON082 476 8916

INA079 597 8636

EVERYTHING WE TOUCH TURNS TO SOLD

Diamond Arrow Award1st Overall

BENDOR • R1 620 000

BODORP • R485 000

RINA • 082 929 9171

INA • 079 597 8636

MODERN ELEGANT TOWNHOUSE. REF NO: 91344189397In style, comfort, perfect, move in. Open-plan living areas. Granite kitchen tops. Entertainment area with built-in braai and gas braai. Wendy house and beautiful garden. Complex has its own borehole. Excellent area. Quiet street. I’m waiting for your call. I am ready.

SMALL BEGINNINGS. REF NO: 91344189272Apartment in CBD opposite school. Walking distance from all amenities. Great investment. To view, call today.

FLORA PARK • R1 350 000 BENDOR • R1 808 000

LADANNA • R1 075 000BODORP • R12 000 000 WELGELEGEN • R2 400 000

LOUWRENS • 082 958 6632 JACOB • 082 466 8366

INA • 079 597 8636GRETHA • 082 80201874 GRETHA • 082 80201874

OLD FLORA PARK CHARM REF NO: 91344188260This is a spacious house - just the place to settle your family. Well positioned, private and secure. Just around the corner from shopping centres and schools. It also offers a borehole with a lovely garden. For more information phone today.

A STUNNING DOUBLE-STOREY HOME. REF NO:91344189205The property has expensive finishes such as wooden windows - laminated floors - porcelain tiles in all living areas - granite tops in kitchen and 3 bedrooms has en suite bathrooms. Balcony at the front and good garden with a big veranda and double garage with solid doors and electric fence. Close to all amenities. Call now to view.

FAMILY HOME. REF NO: 91344189325Family home on a 1428 m² stand. Land ideal for development. Ad-jacent stand of 1 107m² also available. Buy both and you will have 2 535² of land. Do not miss out on this opportunity. Call me today.

GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR INVESTORS. REF NO: 91344189254Currently utilised as townhouses but great potential to de-velop into high-rise (up to 5 storeys) office building. The price is market related. Suitable land is becoming very scarce. Stand ±5700m². Don’t delay. Call today for this opportunity.

STYLISH WELL PLANNED HOME. REF NO: 91344189259Excellent location with loads of wife-pleaser qualities. 2 bedrooms lead out to patio leading to heated pool and great entertaining area. Low maintenance garden. Ideal for lock-up-and-go. Hurry and make this your dream home.

SESHEGO • R550 000BRIGHT AND NEAT. REF NO: 91344189188The house has spacious rooms - double garage. Outside toi let. Burglar bars and electr ic gate. Walled right around. The entire yard is paved.

PENINA PARK • R1 200 000

JACOB • 082 466 8366

A BEAUTIFUL HOME IN PENINA PARK. REF NO: 91344189115The neat family home has spacious bedrooms - spacious lounge and dining - kitchen plus scullery. Servant’s quarters with bath-room and lapa. The property is close to supermarket and garages. Protected with burglar bars and security gates. Call today to view!

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RETHABILE GARDENS • R495 000

PETER • 073 219 4538 PETER • 073 219 4538

NEWLY BUILT HOUSE. REF NO: 91344189247Newly built home at Rethabile Gardens. It has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Kitchen and dining room. This house will suit first time buyers. It is so neat. House is tiled. Please call today to view.

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JAMES • 072 236 7310

MAGNIFICENT BUY REF NO: 91344188905Magnificent buy. In popular area. Excellent exterior finishes but finishes to be completed inside. This could be your dream home. It also offers a large main bedroom. Make an offer today.

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SIMON • 082 476 8916

START FROM HERE REF NO: 91344189275Three bedroom house on a 393 m² stand. The yard is secured by walls with lockable gate. Double carport with half paving. Burglar bars- enough space for exten-sion. Close to all amenities. Call me for an appointment.

RETHABILE GARDENS

PACKAGES CAN BE STRUCTURED TO MEET YOUR NEEDS • MANY OPTIONS TO

CHOOSE FROM.

PHASE 3: NOW SELLING

EVERYTHING WE TOUCH TURNS TO SOLD!

URGENT!!!!!We need houses, flats & plots to

rent for good, long-term tenants!

HOUSES TO LET

ELMARIE - 082 977 7020

TOWNHOUSES TO LET

OFFICES TO LET

IVY PARK R 5 000 3 1 BENDOR (1/5/15) R7 000 3 2 1

RETHABILE GARDENS R 4 500 3 1

FLORA PARK R 11 000 3 2 2 1

MAHLASEDI PARK R 2 900 2 1

BODORP R 13 000 4 3 2 1

IVY PARK R 7 700 3 2 2

R 6 000 3 2 1

BENDOR R 8 100 4 3 2

R 11 900 3 2 2

Area Size/m² Price Agent

Bendor 91344189331 914 R 490 000 Ina - 079 597 2636Lebowakgomo - 91344189329 450 R 135 000 James - 072 236 7310Woodlands - 91344189237 1090 R 656 000 Louwrens - 082 958 6632

Marble Hall - 91344189389 401 R 110 000 Jacob - 082 466 8366

Faranani Estate - 91344189187 650 R 435 000 Jacob - 082 466 8366

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34 polokwane



Leerders van Akademie Reformia het Vry-dagoggend geleentheid gehad om meer oor besigheid te leer en geld vir die skool in te samel tydens ‘n entrepreneursdag.

‘n Verskeidenheid eet- en drinkgoed, waarvan die leerders die meeste self voor-berei het, is keurig uitgestal en leerders het mekaar geesdriftig ondersteun. Daar was ook speletjies vir dié wat nog geld oorgehad het nadat die mae gevul is.

Marieta Nel, hoof van Akademie Reformia, sê bestanddele is volgens ‘n begroting aange-koop en die jong entrepreneurs moes hul eie winste bereken.

Akademie Reformia se jong entrepreneurs woeker

FOTO’S: BARRY VILJOEN

Skoolhoof, Marieta Nel met

Freek Nel en Mienke Diedericks

by Akademie Reformia se en

trepreneursdag.

Links: Leerkragte, Ansie Grobler en Annemarie Venter met Dawid Badenhorst.

>> Leer besigheidsbeginsels aan

Kiewiete baljaar in die water RC MYBURGH>>[email protected]

Curro Heuwelkruin se Kiewiete het Vrydag elke oomblik van die waterspele geniet.

‘n Glybaan, watergewere, sproeier en swembaddens

was genoeg om die jong-klomp vir ure besig te hou. Onderwysers moes ver-sigtig wees om nie onder die watergewere deur te

loop nie. Sommige meisies het

dit ver kies om

rustig in die son te lê

en ontspan.

FOTO’S: RC MYBURGH BJ Maluleke ge

niet hom gate uit terwyl hy sy

maatjies nat spuit.

Carl de Jager laat waai met ‘n watergeweer.

Khensani Matshidze het hope pret met die watergeweer.

Rossouw du Toit se vreugde op die glybaan.


Important certificates before selling

PHOTO: SUPPLIED Manie Oosthuizen, Seeff Polokwane Managing Director.


Ishmael Kgetjepe, MEC of Health.

Free HPV vaccine for young girlsHERBERT RACHUENE>>[email protected]

Although most sell-ers are thoroughly aware that they need to spruce up their properties before selling it in order to get the best possible price, many are not familiar with the fact that they also have to provide certain com-pliance certificates before the property can be transferred.

Manie Oosthuizen, Seeff’s Managing Director in Polokwane was quoted saying that compliance certificates that are compul-sory for sellers to obtain include electrical, electrical fencing and gas certificates.

He also said that although an entomologist certificate to certify that the property is free from wood-destroying insects is not compul-sory, many purchasers today insist on it and that it would thus be advisable to obtain such a certificate.

Oosthuizen said an electrical compliance certificate needs to be issued by a registered electrician certifying that the property adheres to prescribed electrical installations and is safe to live in. An electrical fencing certificate certifies that your fencing is not faulty and compliant and a gas compliance certificate en-sures that all gas fittings are safe and in proper working order.

In addition to these certificates needed for the property transfer process, home insur-ance companies also require the certificates. “Should there be an accident, failure to produce the certificates could result in the claim being rejected,” Oosthuizen said, adding that many banks and insurance companies are now also asking for copies of the registered plans of the property as well as the occupation certificate before granting a bond or providing insurance. If you have a pool, lapa, carport, additional rooms or anything that is not on the plan it is recommended that you get a draftsman to redo and submit your plans for approval before you commence selling, Oost-huizen concluded.

Health MEC Ishmael Kgetjepe has called upon parents to give consent for their daughters to be vaccinated for the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) at schools to ensure that they are pro-tected from being prone to cervical cancer in the later stages of their lives.

This year’s HPV vaccination programme commenced at all schools in the province last Friday and targets all girls 9 years and older and in Grade 4 as well as those born in 2005 and attending special schools.

Departmental Spokesperson Macks Lesufi said the campaign wants to reach out to more schools in the province and improve on the number of girls vaccinated last year. “At the launch of this campaign in March 2014 a total of 2 406 schools were targeted and 2 029 (84,33%) were reached. In September 2014, out of a target of 2 406 schools, 2 202 schools (91,52%) were reached.

“This was significant progress in terms of the number of schools reached. This year, the numbers are expected to increase even more. We started visiting schools from Friday and we will end on 23 March.”

Lesufi stressed that the vaccination is free of charge and no payment need to be made by parents. According Lesufi this kind of vaccination costs in the vicinity of R1 300 when bought privately.

FLORA PARK R1 366 000

IVY PARK R795 000 SEEFF WELCOMES THESE TWO AGENTS TO OUR DYNAMIC TEAM

NORTHVIEW R1 330 000

POLOKWANE R1 199 000

BENDOR R2 999 999

BENDOR R820 000

BENDOR R1 650 000 MÔREGLOED R1 750 000

VACANT LAND AVAILABLE

BEST BUILDING PACKAGES

A RELEASE FROM THE INTENSITY OF STRESSFUL LIVINGBedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garage 1 Seeff Web: 339830(O) 015 297 1140 CHARMAINE VERMEULEN 082 780 5844

Celtic Meadows 682m²- 888m² R385 000 - R656 000Thornhill 400m² - 1199m² R328 000 - R985 000Celtic Lodge 520m² - 1354m² R776 000 - R1 039 000Eagles Crest 704m² - 1 096m² R380 000 - R582 917North View 553m² - 914m² R400 000 - R520 000Woodhill Estate 405m² - 863m² R330 000 - R925 000Aloes 740m² - 1 300m² R469 000 - R877 000Waterberry 691m² - 807m² R385 000 - R492 000Marula Heights 704m² - 707m² R370 000 - R495 000Woodlands 715m² - 1 199m² R492 000 - R875 000Bendor Ridge 782m² - 898m² R500 000 - R820 000Mahlasedi Park 284m² - 495m² R176 000 - R306 900

(O) 015 297 1140 CHRISTO VAN HEERDEN 082 375 7434

CORNER UNIT WITH A NICE BIG GARDENBedrooms 2 Bathroom 1Seeff Web: 346807(O) 015 297 1140 MANIE OOSTHUIZEN 082 809 3850

HIDDEN TREASURE! IN QUIET STREET IN BENDORBedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2Seeff Web: 273025 (O) 015 297 1140 SANNELIE OOSTHUIZEN 082 493 7824

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Deeglike voorbereiding en harde werk het verseker dat die NG Kerk Moedergemeente se basaar Saterdagoggend iets vir elkeen se smaak gebied het.

Gemeentelede het fluks gewerk om die tafels waar ontbyt, kerrieenrys, hamburgers en nagereg bedien is van vroegoggend te beman. Vars groente en vrugte en die vleistafel het

groot aftrek gekry en vir die winskoopjagters was daar ‘n wit olifanttafel en ‘n groot voorraad gebruikte boeke wat veral onder versamelaars byval gevind het. “Ons koop boeke wat lankal uit druk is, lees dit en skenk dit weer vir ‘n volgende basaar,” het ‘n gemeentelid gesê. Kinders kon aan speletjies deelneem en hul gesigte laat verf.

Die tuisgebaktafel is kleurvol versier en kolwyntjies en vars beskuit was oudergewoonte ‘n treffer.

Basaar bied iets vir almal

Poen van Wyk en Jannie Kruger sorg dat daar genoeg vleis vir die hamburgers is. Deon Haumann, regs, ondersteun die braaiers. FOtO’S: BARRY VILJOEN

Anda-Lucia Jordaan, links, sien toe dat Lianné en Armand van Wyk se gesigte aandag trek.

Die flukse pannekoekbaksters is Cathy en Jacolien Viviers, voor, met Mina van Aswegen en Kotie Viviers, agter.


Senior burgers van die Gereformeerde Kerk se Pietersburg, Noord en Suidgemeentes is Saterdag deur die susters van die gemeentes bederf tydens die jaarlikse ete.

JanLouis Lee, leraar Noordgemeente, het die geleentheid met skriflesing en gebed geopen, waarna die seniors

deur Danie Grobbelaar, plaaslike sanger, en Renchia Venter, wat hom op die kitaar begelei het, vermaak is met treffers soos Hey Jude en All my loving van Paul McCartney. Hulle weergawe van Red River Valley het die seniors met nostalgie vervul en When I am 64 het luide applous uitgelok.

Die gaste het lank na die ete wat by Suidgemeente gehou is nog heerlik saamgesels.

Gereformeerde Kerk onthaal seniors

FOtO: BARRY VILJOENDanie Grobbelaar en Renchia Venter, wat die seniors vermaak het, met Ineke de Klerk en Lida Bornman, wat die geleentheid gereël het, en Jan-Louis Lee, leraar van die Gereformeerde Kerk, Pietersburg-Noord.

FOtO: YOLANdE NELDriekie Patterson skuif stringe krale op uitstalling tydens Sater-dag se Blue Pepper-vlooimark by Country Blue Gastehuis in Polo-kwane reg. Dit was die tweede keer wat die maandelikse mark, wat deur Patterson gereël word, aangebied is.

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Local couple Engelbert and Ursula Zinth recently celebrated an achievement few will have the privilege to equal or exceed, their 60th wedding anniversary.

The Zinths, both originally from Germany, agree that they have lived a life enriched by treasured memories of family, friends and the city.

Engelbert first arrived in Polokwane in 1953 to take up a job at Vögl’s Engineering.

Ursula joined him two years later in 1955 when she arrived in Durban on the Edinburgh Castle and the two were married a week later at the Durban Roman Catholic Cathedral.

Ursula used to be a seamstress and sewed and altered dresses for mayors’ wives during the 1950s. After

an extended trip to Germany in 1960, the Zinths returned to Polo kwane where Engelbert then started his own business, Terald Engineering, a company he ran until his retirement in 1980.

At age 84 Ursula still does her own housework and keeps her mind active by reading and completing crossword puzzles. Engelbert, now 86 and despite back problems, still drives and attends to errands, business and enjoys working in his garden.

The Zinths are independent seniors who still enjoy trips to their favourite place, the Kruger National Park where they love spending time with their only child, Tina, soninlaw Michael and grandchild Micaela.

PHOtO: SuPPLIEdEngelbert and Ursula Zinth celebrat-ed their 60th wedding anniversary on 22 February.

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All official vehicles of the Capricorn Technical and Vocational Training College (TVET) are now equipped with vehicle tracking systems provided by Altech Netstar.

Staff members of the College recently attended a briefing session at the main boardroom of the College where Sakkie Meyer, Corporate Sales and Fleet Management Executive of Altech Netstar, explained how the system works. “The Virgil Fleet Management and Smart System promotes good driving behaviour and efficient fleet usage and will have many benefits for the College,” Meyer said. According to Meyer,

there will be a cost reduction in the maintenance of vehicles as it will ensure more accountability and responsibility from drivers of official vehicles.

The system has the capacity to report instances of bad driving behaviour and contravention of traffic regulations to management and ensure that the necessary steps be taken against misconduct. “The system also has a builtin buzzer that alerts drivers when they are driving recklessly and reports instances of harsh idling, braking or cornering and unauthorised deviations en route,” Meyer said.

The system is now 20 years old and boasts a panic button that can be activated in any crisis situation like a hijacking.

Capricorn tVEt College vehicles now all monitored>> Cost reduction to result from intervention>> Panic buttons installed to use in hijackings

PHOtO: SuPPLIEdSakkie Meyer, Corporate Sales and Fleet Management Executive of Altech Netstar, briefs staff members of Capricorn Techni-cal and Vocational Training College (TVET) on the Virgil Fleet Management and Smart System.

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Street in Polokwane from “Residential 1” to “Busi-ness 2” for offices uses.Plans and/or particulars relating to the application may be inspected during office hours at the offices of Senza Manje Amalga-mated Consultants located at below mentioned ad-dress , in Polokwane or at the offices of the Manager: Planning (Spatial Planning and Land Use Manage-ment), First Floor West Wing, Civic Centre, Land-dros Mare Street, Polok-wane.Any person having any ob-jections to the granting of this application must lodge such objection together with the ground thereof in writing, with both the Manager: Planning (Spa-tial Planning and Land Use Management), Polokwane Municipality and the un-dersigned within 28 days from 26 February 2015.

Senza Manje Amalga-mated Consultants

16A Bok StreetPolokwane

0699Tel: 015 291 3832Fax: 015 291 4158Cell: 076 444 2167

26/02 05/03___________________

POLOKWANE MUNISI-PALITEIT

POLOKWANE/PERSKE-BULT WYSIGININGSKE-

MA, 2007Hiermee word kennis ge-gee dat, in terme van Ar-tikel 56 (1) (b) (i) van die Dorpsbeplanning en Dorpe Ordinasie 15 van 1986 dat Senza Manje Amalgamat-ed Consultants synde die gemagtigde agent van die eienaar van die eiendom hieronder genoem, van voorneme is om aansoek te doen by die Polokwane Munisipaliteit vir die wysig-ing van die Pietersburg/ Seshego Dorpsbeplan-ningskema van 1999, en die hersonering van die volgende: WYSIGNGSKEMA 441: Hersonering van Gedeelte 1 van Erf 144 in Pieters-burg Dorp, Registrasie Di-visie LS gelee te Bok straat 14 in Polokwane van “Res-idensieel 1” na “Besigheid 2” vir kantore.Planne en/of besonder-hede wat betrekking het op die aansoek word by die kantoor van Senza Manje Amalgamated Con-sultant op 16A Bok Straat Polokwane of by die kan-toor van die Bestuurder: Beplanning (Ruimtelike Beplanning en Grondge-bruiksbestuur), Eerstev-loer, Wesvleuel, Burger-sentrum, Landdros Mare straat, Polokwane.Eenige persoon wat besware het teen die aan-soek moet so ‘n beswaar rede vir so ‘n beswaar indien by die Bestuurder: Beplanning (Ruimtelike Beplanning en Grondge-bruiksbestuur), Polokwane Munisipaliteit en die on-dergetekende nie later nie as 28 dae na 26 February 2015 kennisgewing.

Senza Manje Amalga-mated Consultants

16A BokstraatPolokwane

0699Tel: 015 291 3832

Faks: 015 291 4158Sel: 076 444 2167

26/02 05/03___________________

POLOKWANE/PER-SKEBULT AMENDMENT

SCHEME 502 NOTICE OF APPLICATION

FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE POLOKWANE/PERSKEBULT TOWN-PLANNING SCHEME, 2007, IN TERMS OF

SECTION 56(1)(B)(I) OF THE TOWNPLAN-

NING AND TOWNSHIPS ORDINANCE, 1986 (ORDI-

NANCE NO 15 OF 1986)Kamekho Consulting, be-ing the authorized agent

of the owner of the erf mentioned below hereby give notice in terms of Section 56(1)(b)(i) of the Townplanning and Town-ships Ordinance, 1986 (Ordinance No 15 of 1986) that we have applied to the Polokwane Municipal-ity for the amendment of the Townplanning Scheme known as the Polokwane/Perskebult Townplanning Scheme, 2007 in so far as the rezoning of Por-tion 1 of Erf 920, Pieters-burg, situated at 53A Rabe Street, Polokwane, from “Residential 1” to “Educa-tion” for the purposes of a Place of Instruction.Particulars of the applica-tion will lie for inspection during normal office hours at the office of the Man-ager: Spatial Planning and Land Use Management, first floor, Civic Centre, Landdros Maré Street, Polokwane for a period of 28 days from 27 February 2015.Objections to or represen-tations in respect of the application must be lodged with or made in writing to the Municipal Manager at the above address or at P O Box 111, POLOKWANE, 0700 within a period of 28 days from 27 February 2015.

Kamekho Consulting P.O. Box 4169

Polokwane 0700

Tel: 083 281 4377Fax: 086 614 9265

26/02 05/03___________________

POLOKWANE/PERSKE-BULT WYSIGINGSKEMA

502KENNISGEWING VAN DIE

AANSOEK OM DIE WYSIG-ING VAN DIE POLOK-WANE/PERSKEBULT

DORPSBEPLANNINGSKE-MA, 2007 INGEVOLGE ARTIKEL 56(1)(B)(I)

VAN DIE ORDONNANSIE OP DORPSBEPLAN-

NING EN DORPE, 1986 (ORDONNANSIE NO 15

VAN 1986)Kamekho Consulting, synde die gemagtigde agent van die eienaar van die ondergenoemde erf, gee hiermee ingevolge Artikel 56(1)(b)(i) van die Ordonnansie op Dorpsbe-planning en Dorpe, 1986 (Ordonnansie 15 van 1986) kennis dat ons by die Polokwane Munisipal-iteit aansoek gedoen het om die wysiging van die Dorpsbeplanningskema bekend as die Polokwane/Perskebult Dorpsbeplan-ningskema, 2007 deur die hersonering van Gedeelte 1 van Erf 920, Pietersburg, gelee te Rabe Straat 53A, Polokwane, vanaf “Res-idensieel 1” na “Opvoed-kundig” vir die doeleindes van ‘n plek van onderrig.Besonderhede van die aansoek lê ter insae ge-durende kantoorure by die kantoor van die Bestuurder: Ruimtelike Beplanning en Grondge-bruikbestuur, eerste vloer, Burgersentrum, Landdros Marestraat, Polokwane vir ‘n tydperk van 28 dae vanaf 27 Februarie 2015.Besware teen of vertoë ten opsigte van die aansoek moet binne ‘n tydperk van 28 dae vanaf 27 Februarie 2015 skriftelik by of tot die Munisipale Bestuurder by bovermelde adres of by Posbus 111, POLOKWANE, 0700 ingedien of gerig word.

Kamekho ConsultingPosbus 4169

Polokwane0700

Tel: 083 281 4377Faks: 086 614 9265

26/02 05/03___________________

POLOKWANE/PER-SKEBULT AMENDMENT

SCHEME 503NOTICE OF APPLICATION

FOR THE AMENDMENT

OF THE POLOKWANE/PERSKEBULT TOWN PLANNING SCHEME, 2007, IN TERMS OF

SECTION 56(1) (B) (i) OF THE TOWN PLAN-

NING AND TOWNSHIPS ORDINANCE, 1986 (ORDI-

NANCE NO 15 OF 1986)Kamekho Consulting, be-ing the authorized agent of the owner of the erf mentioned below, hereby give notice in terms of section 56(1)(b)(i) of the Town Planning and Town-ships Ordinance, 1986 (Ordinance No 15 of 1986) that we have applied to the Polokwane Municipal-ity for the amendment of the Town Planning Scheme known as the Polokwane/Perskebult Town Planning Scheme, 2007 to rezone Portion 1 of Erf 589, Pi-etersburg – situated at 2 Biccard Street, Polok-wane - from “Residential 1” to “Business 2”, for the purposes of shops/offices/consulting rooms and other business related land uses as permitted in the Polokwane/Perskebult TownPlanning Scheme, 2007.Particulars of the applica-tion will lie for inspection during normal office hours at the office of the Man-ager: Spatial Planning and Land Use Management, first floor, Civic Centre, Landdros Mare Street, Polokwane for a period of 28 days from 27 February 2015.Objections to or represen-tations in respect of the application must be lodged with or made in writing to the Municipal Manager at the above address or at P O Box 111, Polokwane, 0700 within a period of 28 days from 27 February 2015.

KAMEKHO CONSULTING

P.O. BOX 4169POLOKWANE

0700TEL: 083 281 4377FAX: 086 614 9265

26/02 05/03___________________

POLOKWANE/PERSKE-BULT WYSIGINGSKEMA

503KENNISGEWING VAN DIE

AANSOEK OM DIE WYSIG-ING VAN DIE POLOK-WANE/PERSKEBULT

DORPSBEPLANNINGSKE-MA, 2007 INGEVOLGE ARTIKEL 56(1)(B)(i)

VAN DIE ORDONNANSIE OP DORPSBEPLAN-

NING EN DORPE, 1986 (ORDONNANSIE NO 15

VAN 1986)Kamekho Consulting, synde die gemagtigde agent van die eienaar van die ondergenoemde erwe, gee hiermee ingevolge artikel 56(1)(b)(i) van die Ordonnansie op Dorpsbe-planning en Dorpe, 1986 (Ordonnansie 15 van 1986) kennis dat ons by die Polokwane Munisipal-iteit aansoek gedoen het om die wysiging van die Dorpsbeplanningskema bekend as die Polokwane/Perskebult Dorpsbeplan-ningskema, 2007 deur hersonering van Gedeelte 1 van Erf 589, Pietersburg – gelee te Biccardstraat 2, Polokwane - vanaf “Res-idensieel 1” na “Besigheid 2” vir die doeleindes van winkels/kantore/spreek-kamers en ander besig-heidsverwante gebruike soos toegelaat deur die Po lokwane/Perskebul t Dorpsbeplanningskema, 2007.Besonderhede van die aansoek lê ter insae ge-durende kantoorure by die kantoor van die Bestuur-der: Ruimtelike Beplanning en Grondgebruikbestuur, eerste vloer, Burgersen-trum, Landdros Mare-straat, Polokwane vir ‘n tydperk van 28 dae vanaf 27 Februarie 2015.Besware teen of vertoë ten

POLOKWANE MUNICI-PALITY

POLOKWANE/PERSKE-BULT TOWN PLANNING

SCHEME, 2007Notice is hereby given that in terms of Section 56 (1) (b) (i) of the Town Plan-ning and Townships Or-dinance 15 of 1986 that Senza Manje Amalgamat-ed Consultants being the authorized agent of the owner/s of the property mentioned below, intend applying to the Polok-wane Municipality for the amendment of Polokwane/Perskebult Town Planning Scheme, 2007 by the re-zoning of the property of the mentioned below: Amendment Scheme 441: Rezoning of Portion 1 of Erf 144 in Pietersburg Township Registration Di-vision LS located at 14 Bok

opsigte van die aansoek moet binne ‘n tydperk van 28 dae vanaf 27 Februarie 2015 skriftelik by of tot die Munisipale Bestuurder by bovermelde adres of by Posbus 111, Polokwane, 0700 ingedien of gerig word.

KAMEKHO CONSULT-ING

POSBUS 4169POLOKWANE

0700TEL: 083 821 4377

FAKS: 086 614 926526/02 05/03

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Environmental Authorisa-tion for the proposed con-struction of a pipeline from ZZ2’s Kareebosch 618 LS to Rietpol 858 LS and Ri-etgat 836 LS farms in the MoleMole Local Municipal-ity, Capricorn District, Lim-popo Province has been issued by Limpopo Depart-ment of Economic Devel-opment, Environment and Tourism.Should you who wish to appeal any aspect of the decision, you must, inter alia lodge a notice of in-tention to appeal with the MEC for the Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism, within 20 days of the date that the Environmental Authorisation was issued being 27 February 2015 by means of the following methods:1. By facsimile: 015 295 50152. By landmail: Po Box 55464, Polokwane, 07003. By hand: Environmental Affairs Offices, Corner Suid and Dorp streets, Polok-wane, 0699The procedure pertaining to the appeal process is detailed in Chapter 7 of the National Environmen-tal Management Act, 1998 (Act 107 of 1998) Regu-lations no R 543, 2010 A copy of the Environmental Authorisation is available at AGES, 120 Marshall Street, Polokwane.

AGES120 MARSHALL

STREETPOLOKWANE

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NOTICE OF THE AVAIL-ABILITY OF THE EMPR

FOR MINING RIGHT AP-PLICATION

DMR REF NO: LP 30/5/1/2/2/10088MR43Project name: Application for mining right for pro-posed establishment of quartz and granite mine and crushing activities in terms of Section 22 of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA, Act No. 28 of 2002) within the Polok-wane Local Municipality.Location and Activities: The main infrastructure associated with the mine includes: Granite and quartz mine and crushing activities, storage area and stockpiles; Crusher/screening plant and as-sociated infrastructure; Settling ponds; Stockpiles; Access roads; Workshop; Administration blocks (Of-fices); Weighbridge. The mine will be established on remainder and portion 2 of the farm Langgenoeg 745 LS and portion 56 of the farm Palmietfontein 24 KS within the Polokwane Local Municipality.It is required in terms of section 22, 4 (b) of the MPRDA (Act No. 28 of 2002) we notify all the relevant stakeholders and interested and affected parties for the proposed mining activities to provide you with an opportunity to form part of the decision making process.The environmental man-agement Programme Re-port (EMPR) is available for review and comment upon written request.

Interested and affected parties (I&APs) are hereby invited to register & pro-vide written comments together with their name, contact details and an in-dication of any direct busi-ness, financial, personal or other interest which they gave in the applica-tion to the contact person indicated below within 30 days of the publishing of this notice. In order to ob-tain further information on

the project, please contact person/s indicated below.PHAKANANI ENVIRON-

MENTALMr. Vutomi Makhikhi

08 Burger StreetPolokwane

0700Tel: 015 295 7391Fax: 086 668 5960

Email: [email protected]

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Baroka Football Club has signed a two-year contract with Castle Academy graduate, Thabang Mothogwane from Mamelodi

Gardens in Tshwane after identifying him in the nationwide Castle Lager Football scouting programme in 2014.

The talented defender was one of 45 players selected to join the Castle Academy camp trials that were held in Johannesburg in January.

Baroka Head Coach, Sello Chokoe described Mothogwane as a player who has the potential of becoming one of the best footballers in the country. “He is still young and it is our club policy to bring young players into the team. We are excited to have a player of his calibre on board,” Chokoe said.

Mothogwane expressed his gratitude towards the academy for giving aspirant soc-cer players an opportunity to showcase their talent. “If it was not for the Castle Academy I don’t think I would be where I am today. It is an honour for me because I have always dreamt of playing professional football, and being sighed by a National First Division side is a step closer to the highest level in the coun-try. All I have to do now is keeping working hard, stay humble and the rest will happen in time” Mothogwane said.

Baroka is currently in 11th position of the National First Division with 22 points after 18 matches. “We have never been in this kind of situation before; this is tough season for us. We thought we would do better after finishing well last season but it was not to be,” Chokoe commented.

He has attributed their rough spell in league to the loss of key players from the team. “We lost key players to other teams. Although we

tried to keep them their hearts were no longer with the club and we had to let them go. We are in a rebuilding phase now and we have signed 12 new players. It is complete new and it takes time for these players to gel and understand each other,” Chokoe stressed.

Baroka FC signs Castle Academy graduate

>> ‘We are in the rebuilding phase’>> ‘Stay humble and the rest will happen in time’

PHOTO: SUPPLIEDThabang Mothogwane, a Castle Academy graduate has signed a two-year contract with Baroka FC.


BB Truck Noordelikes speel Saterdag hul eerste tuiswedstryd in die Cell C Community Cup en rugbyliefhebbers word genooi om die spelers, wat ‘n harde wedstryd in die gesig staar, te ondersteun.

Noordelikes-hoofafrigter, Frederick Romijn sê die span kom Saterdag teen Raiders Rugbyklub van Johannesburg te staan. “Raiders is ‘n baie sterk klub wat die Universiteit van Johannesburg se span verlede jaar in die finaal geklop het. Hulle het ook hul eerste wedstryd in vanjaar se

Cell C Community Cup teen Bloemfontein gewen.”

Hy sê Noordelikes het twee moeilike wegwedstryde teen Pretoria Polisieklub en College Rovers van Durban gehad en het die naweek in Durban 15-53 verloor. “Ons is reg vir die naweek se wedstryd en kan moontlik tuisveldvoordeel trek. Ons werk hard om Noordelikes ‘n semiprofessionele klub te maak, maar spelers het die ondersteuning van die plaaslike gemeenskap nodig,” sê Romijn.

Die wedstryd begin om 16:00 op Noorde-likes se veld in Ladanna en kaartjies kos R20 per persoon. Kos en drankies is beskikbaar.

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Limpopo Athletics (Lima) will host its com-bined Sub-youth, Junior and Senior Champion-ships at Oscar Mpetha Stadium at the Univer-sity of Limpopo on 21 March.

According to Lima Secretary Leon Bannau the event will see athletes from different affili-ated clubs in the province battling for a spot in the provincial team that will represent the province during the national championships scheduled to take in Bloemfontein and Stel-lenbosch in April.

“The junior team will participate on 9 April in Bloemfontein while the senior team will do battle in Stellenbosch on 17 April,” Bannau said.

He also mentioned that for the provincial event , only athletes from 2015 affiliated clubs of associate members will be allowed to enter and participate with either permanent or temporary licences. “Temporary licences will be available at the cost of R25 per athlete at the

venue. The following age groups will be ac-commodated, Sub Youth (u.15), Youth (u.17), Junior (u.19) and Senior (20 years and older). Participants must ensure that certified copies of their identity documentation are handed in on the day of competition. Refer to Athletics South Africa (Asa) Rule 5.7. A representa-tive from the affiliated clubs and associate members will be responsible to hand in such documentation. Entries close at 13:00 on 7 March. We are calling all the athletes to adhere to the date,” Bannau said.

He also emphasised pre-entry fees per athlete for the day would be R20 and for ath-letes who enter on the day of the competition would be R30. “Entry fees per club or associ-ate member to be deposited into Lima-Absa Bank account 1150 165 462 with the name of the club as reference. Such proof of deposit to be mailed to [email protected] or faxed to 086 512 6642 on or before the clos-ing date of the pre-entries. The entry fees for spectators are R20 and payable at the gate of entrance,” Bannau said.

Lima to host Provincial Track and Field Championships

PHOTO: JEFF RAYMONDSeventy-four golfers took part in the Club Day at the Polokwane Golf Club on Wednes-day. A cheerful Piet Bronkhorst and Hannes van den Heever won the day on 47 points.

Club Day winners

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lows Piet Bronkhorst, Hennie Oosthuizen and

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Hendrik takes the jackpotPHOTO: JEFF RAYMONDHendrik van der Merwe had a good start to the new year when he won the R3 880 strong Polokwane Golf Club jackpot last Wednes-day.

Stableford Challenge WinnerPHOTO: JEFF RAYMONDAndy Maritz beat 75 other entrants to take the top hon-ours in an Individual Stableford Chal-lenge played at the Polokwane Golf Club.

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Kleuters van Erica Pre-primêre Skool kon nie wag om Donderdag tydens hulle atletiekbyeen-koms vir hulle ouers te wys hoe sportief hulle is nie. Geesdriftige dirigente het met vindin-gryke danspassies ‘n feestelike atmosfeer by Hoërskool Noorderland se sportterrein geskep waar die byeenkoms plaasgevind het.

Kleuters het met oorgawe aan items deelgeneem wat tot groot pret vir hulle en hul ouers gelei het. Die byeenkoms is met ‘n braai afgesluit waartydens ouers en onderwysers gesellig gekuier het.

Erica-kleuters neem geesdriftig deel

Erica Pre-primêre Skool>>

Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé>>

FOTO’S: LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYKLuhke Minnaar, Anke O’Reilly en Yishay Oli-vier van die Kameelperdklas gereed vir aksie.

Opgewonde meisies- en seuns-dirigente.

Juan Dreyer van die Olifant-klas, volstoom op pad wenpaal toe.

Mia Neethling wys haar krag met ‘n sandsak.

Carné Grobler is gefokus agter die fiets se stuur.


In die eerste vriendskaplike rugbywedstryde van die seisoen het Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé en Hoërskool Frans du Toit van Phalaborwa Saterdag kragte op Tommies se veld gemeet.

Tommies het gewys dat hulle slaggereed is vir ‘n harde rugbyseisoen wat voorlê met

vier van hul vyf spanne wat gewen het. Die o.14-span klop Fransies 7-0 terwyl die o.15-span tydens ‘n harde wedstryd met 5-0 seëvier.

Die o.16-Tommiespan knip Fransies se stertvere met ‘n 31-3-oorwinning. Die tweede span verseker dat Fransies min tyd agter die pale spandeer en klop hulle met 39-12. Tom-mies se eerstespan moes ongelukkig die knie voor die Fransies met 5-10 buig.

Tommies laat Fransies les opsê

FOTO’S: VERSKAFEerstespan-speler, Rinus Gouws probeer uit sy opponent se greep kom.

Johan Wells van Tommies se eerstespan word platgetrek.

Reghardt Williams, o.16, stamp sy teen-stander af.


Vanjaar se Polokwane Skou en Musiekfees word van 27 tot 30 Mei aangebied en die ver-hoog word voorberei vir een van die grootste saamtrekke van topkunstenaars in Suid-Afrika. Hierbenewens word hope vermaak op ‘n deurlopende basis in die arena aange-bied en kan die uitstallings van die voorste nasionale en plaaslike handelsname besoek word vir eersterangse kennismaking met die jongste produkte en dienste. Soos eie aan die skou, kan besoekers vanjaar weer uitsien na groot winskopies. Die feesorganiseerder,

Lelane van der Merwe, sê daar is nog net ‘n beperkte aantal uitstalruimtes beskikbaar en belangstellendes moet so gou moontlik hul stalletjies bespreek.

KunstenaarsOp Vrydag, 29 Mei kan besoekers uitsien na die optredes van die bekende countrysanger, Lance James, Mwah en Piet Pompies. Sater-dag tree David Fourie, Dewald Wasserfall, Theuns Jordaan, Karen Zoid en Dozi op met Bok van Blerk wat die vermaaklikheidspro-gram sal afsluit.

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Groot opwinding by Kiewiete se atletiekCurro Heuwelkruin>>

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Opgewonde kleuters van Curro Heuwel-kruin se Kiewiete het Saterdag groot pret tydens hul atletiekbyeenkoms gehad.

Van vroeg af het kleuters saam met hulle ouers by die skool se sport-terrein vergader waarna die kleuters ‘n verwelkomingsdans voorberei het en aan verskeie atletiekitems deelgeneem het.

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‘n Dapper Chloe Fernan-des gereed vir aksie.

Lara Olivier op pad na die eindstreep saam met haar oupa, Pieter Olivier.

Kleuters van die Pouklas neem ‘n ruskans.

Marinel van der Merwe en haar onderwyser, Linnette de Beer. Kleuters in ligte luim.


Skote het sekuur geklap tydens Hoërskool Piet Potgieter se Rhino Uitnodigingskompeti-sie wat onlangs by die skool in Mokopane gehou is.

Leerders van Marné Ebersohn Akademie

het vier goue-, vier silwer- en drie brons-medaljes en 37 sertifikate verwerf en weer bewys dat hulle uitblinkers in luggeweerskiet is.

Roan Meintjies, Zara-Leigh en Frazer Cronjé en Pieter du Plessis is nie leerders van Marné Ebersohn Akademie nie, maar was deel van die span.

Skuts by Marné Ebersohn Akademie blink uit

FOTO: BARRY VILJOENLuggeweerskuts van Marné Ebersohn Akademie wat tydens Hoërskool Piet Potgieter se Rhino Uitnodigingskompetisie in Mokopane deelgeneem het, is Leane Pollard, Ruben Coetzee, Cara van der Merwe, Enricho Erasmus, Allison Greyling, Llwellyn Pollard, Harry Pretorius en Lood de Beer. Agter is Ruan de Beer, Lezandri van Staden, Roland Gouws, Simeon Strydom, Tarita Botha, Jean Daniëls, Armando Valera en Kiara Britz.

Roan Meintjies neem aan die uitnodingskom-petisie deel.

FOTO’S: VERSKAFZara-Leigh en Frazer Cronjé het in die luggeweeritems presteer.

Pieter du Ples-sis het ‘n silw-ermedalje verwerf.

Victory for Mitchell House against Capricorn High>> Mitchell House’s first rugby team dominated their small schools league match against a determined Capricorn High School on Wednesday to score a 10-5 home victory.

PHOTOS: LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYKMitchell House and Capricorn High School first team players in action during the second half of the match. Top right: Mitchell House first team player Phuti Nailana in action.

PHOTO: SUPPLIEDThe 100 m for boys u.15 being contested by Kgane Mapuwe, Austin Mphaphuli, Nsuku Mh-longo, Maledi Makola, Vuyo Nong and Potlaka Matjiu.

Inter-house athletics at Eagle’s NestLEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK>>[email protected]

Eagle’s Nest Christian School recently held their high school annual inter-house athlet-ics meeting. Although the Golden Eagles and

Crown Eagles proved to be worthy competitors it was eventually the Fish Eagles that took home the victory.

Philip Buys, sport organiser of Eagle’s Nest Christian School said he was proud of the involvement and dedication of the athletics.

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Curro Heuwelkruin>>

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Gymstars gymnasts attended a three day workshop presented by South African na-tional champion and three time participant in the World Rhythmic Gymnastics Champion-ships, Julene van Rooyen over the weekend.

Gymstars owner and head coach, Lelanie

Logtenberg said Van Rooyen’s experience and expertise proved to be a great inspiration for the gymnasts. “Van Rooyen not only focussed on new techniques with gymnasts but also refined and polished the routines required for competitions. The level three, four and five rhythmic gymnasts completed the workshop with a renewed motivation and even greater love for the sport,” Logtenberg said.

gymnasts attend workshop with national champ

PHOtO: RC MyBuRgH South African national rhythmic gymnastics champion Julene van Rooyen, middle with Gymstars gymnasts who participated in a three day workshop over the weekend.

FOtO: VERSkaFAtlete van Curro Heuwelkruin het onlangs aan die Prestige Top 10 Atletiekbyeenkoms by Pilditch Stadion in Pretoria saam met 75 skole landswyd en van Namibië deelgeneem. Kruin-ies se puik prestasies verseker hulle ‘n algehele sewende plek uit 24 skole in die medium- en kleinskole-kategorie. Voor is Ilanie Heystek, Claudi van Niekerk, Remoneiloe Phasha, Ashden Venter, Nicole Blount, Minette Snyman en Lizette Pretorius. Agter is Danie Roux (afrigter), Wernich Kachelhoffer, Stefan Nel, Mauritz Pretorius, André Kotze, Streicher Claassens, Arno Horn en Juan Vos.

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Samsung Electronics South Africa handed over a Samsung Smart School solution package to Mabake Secondary School in Rathoke Village, Marble Hall last Thursday. The Samsung Smart School package consists of 41 tablets which will be used by the teach-ers and learners at the school.Th Head of Corporate Citizenship at Sam-sung Electronics South Africa, Pitso Kekana explained that the Samsung Smart School Solution enables learners and teachers to benefit from a broad range of educational related information on their mobile devices. “The solution consists of the latest software, real-time content sharing features and an op-portunity for interactive engagement for both teachers and students. This allows teachers to keep track of a wide variety of information on the learners’ screens. By making use of this technology, each child is able to refer to the same data that is being communicated by the teacher or other learners. This helps to

limit distraction by irrelevant material, helps to assist with providing higher learning retention, as well as create a more stimulating academic environment,”Kekana said.Mabake Secondary School is a quintile 2 school, based in a disadvantaged rural com-munity with little communication with the surrounding villages. Many of the learners are orphans, some from single parents and most with parents who work in neighbouring prov-inces, leaving the children with a great amount of responsibility upon themselves. “Samsung supports education by contributing innovative technology that allows teachers to have access to quality resources and gives learners the confidence they need to believe in themselves and aspire to meaningfully contribute to their communities. To date, Samsung has donated five Smart Schools and 15 Solar Powered Internet Schools across the country,” Kekana said.NP Themane, Principal at Mabake Secondary School is quoted to have said: “Even though the school is faced with a number of seri-ous issues, all efforts are made by educators to minimise these problems. “We are very humbled and honoured to receive this level of technology from the Samsung Smart School Solution, which will help to as-sist these young learners with the resources required to up skill their level of education and provide them with an opportunity to succeed, despite their overwhelming circumstances.”

Samsung Smart School to benefit Mabake learners

Learners of Mabake Secondary School in Rathoke Village with the Samsung Smart School solution. PHOtO: SuPPliEd

lEandRi Van SCHalkWyk>>[email protected]

Learners from Nirvana Pre-School recently opened there hearts for the needs of the South African National Blood Services (SANBS) by recruiting family members and friends to do-nate blood during a special donors’ clinic held at the school.

Twenty-one units were collected

on the day. Two learners, Fatima Khan and Muskaan Aleezay recruited eight blood donors among them.

The SANBS would like to thank the Principal, Munira Mohammed for taking care of the arrangements and hosting the drive.

Contact Dottie Pinn at the SANBS on 015 283 3600 if you are interest-ed in hosting a blood drive at your workplace.

Pre-School donates blood for SanBS

PHOtO: SuPPliEdFatima Khan and Muskaan Aleezay recruited the most donors for the recent blood drive at their school.

lEandRi Van SCHalkWyk>>[email protected]

Ongeveer 200 studente van die Universiteit van Limpopo het onlangs met groot belangstelling ‘n inligtingsessie oor borskanker wat oor vyf dae gestrek het, bygewoon.

Kansa wat die inligtingsessie geloods het, het klem gelê op vroeë simptome, die omvang en behandeling van die siekte, gesonde eetgewoontes en ‘n ge-sonde leefstyl. Studente kon ook borsondersoeke ondergaan.

Omtrent 15% van die persone wat ondersoeke ondergaan het is vir verdere ondersoeke verwys. Manlike studente is oor bors-kanker onder mans ingelig wat toenemend voorkom.

“Baie van die jong mans wat spesifiek klein borste het, besef nie hoe gevaarlik borskanker vir hulle kan wees nie. Mans moet ook vir borsondersoeke gaan. Byna alles wat ons eet het hormone in en daardie hormone hits kanker in ons liggaam aan. Die sessie was baie suksesvol en Kansa beplan om in die toekoms nog soortgelyke sessies te hou,” sê Bobby Were, Kansa Tough Living With Cancer (TLC)-fasi-liteerder.

“Ek is baie beïndruk met die wyse waarop die studente op die praatjie gereageer het en hoeveel vrae gevra is. Studente het ook hulle stories oor familielede met kanker met ons gedeel,” sê Mary Magora, organiseerder van die projek.

Studente word wyser oor kanker

Lede van Kansa wat by die borskankerin-ligtingsessie betrokke was, is Mary Magora, organiseerder, René Robberts, Kansa-vrywil-liger, Bobby Were, Kansa TLC- fasiliteerder en Masello Molepo, verpleegkundige van Theunis Fichardt Hospitium en gemeenskapsmobili-seerder. FOtO: lEandRi Van SCHalkWyk

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DIEPRIVIER 4X4-GESINSNAWEEKWAAR: Polokwane - Dieprivier13 km op die Siliconpad - volg padaanwysers27 tot 29 Maart 20154x4-Voertuie en 4x4-Kwadfietse * Echo 4x4-roete en GimkanaPakketpryse as volg:NAWEEK-INSKRyWINGS:R1 200 per voertuig met maksimum 4 persone.R800 per 4x4-Kwadfiets of “Side by Side”Koste sluit deelname aan alle baanitems, kampfooie vir karavaan of tent in.

DAG-INSKRyWINGS: R800 per voertuig met maksimum 4 persone.R800 per 4x4-Kwadfiets of “Side by Side”Koste sluit deelname aan alle baanitems in.

DAGbESoEKERS: 28 Maart vanaf 07:00ToEGANG: R20 per volwassene, gratis vir laerskoolleerders.

Kom geniet die 4x4-opwinding en demonstrasies.Uitstallings van ons borge.

Kontantkroeg en etes te koop.Sandput vir die kinders.

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Vehicles, office furniture, computers, laptops, machinery, generators, tyre

changing machines, spray booth and lots more

R 2000.00 cash registration fee payable on loose assets.

R 10 000.00 cash registration fee payable on vehicles.

STATE AUCTIONDuly instructed by our valued clients, the Department of Transport we will sell the following items per public auction on the

following dates:

Viewing: Monday, 09 March from 09:00 to15:00 Auction: Tuesday, 10 March

Time: 10:30 Venue: Seshego government garage (Capricorn)

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Auction: Friday, 13 March Time: 10:30

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Viewing: Thursday, 19 March 09:00 to 15:00 Auction: Friday, 20 March

Time: 10:30Venue: Giyani workshop (Mopani)

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Auction: Tuesday, 24 March 10:30Venue: Vuwani Airport (Vhembe)

Buyers must register - ID document and proof of residence required.

Right reserved. The auctioneer has the right to participate in the auction. Regulations in terms of Consumer

Protection Law 68 of 2008. This advert complies with Article 45 of Law 68/2008.

Standard terms and conditions apply.


Die organiseerders van die Dieprivier 4x4 Gesinsnaweek beloof groot pret aan almal wat die naweek van 27 tot 29 Maart bywoon omdat die bekende Voetspore-aanbieder en skrywer, Johan Badenhorst vanjaar deel van die witwarmaksie gaan wees.

Hy (Badenhorst) gaan saam met bestuurders die hindernisbane aandurf waar almal hul vernuf kan toets en sal waardevolle wenke met entoesiaste deel.

Die naweek skep ook die ideale geleentheid aan vriende en familie om gesellig saam te kuier en vind ten bate van die Hervormde Kerk Noordelike Pietersburg plaas.

Volgens een van die organi-seerders, Flip Snyders word vanjaar se 4x4-gesinsnaweek 13 km buite die stad op die Siliconpad gehou. Duide-like padaanwysings sal aangebring word.

Hy sê 4x4-voertuie sowel as 4x4-vierwielmotorfietse kan inskryf. “ Dit kos R1 200 per voertuig met maksi-mum van vier persone en R800 per vierwielmotorfiets. Die inskrywingsgeld sluit deelname aan alle baanitems en hindernisse sowel as kampfooie in,” sê Snyders.

Daginskrywings beloop R800 per voertuig of vierwielmotorfiets. Dag-besoekers wat die aksie wil aanskou sal R20 toegangsfooi moet opdok. Laerskoolleerders is gratis.

“Uitstallings en demonstrasies sal gehou word. Daar is ook ‘n kontant-kroeg en kosstalletjies beskikbaar. Families en bestuurders kan reeds van Vrydag 14:00 arriveer waarna daar die aand gesellig gebraai sal word. Sater-dag om 06:30 word die roetebespre-king en groepindeling gedoen waarna die res van die dag met 4x4-aksie belaai sal wees,” sê Snyders.

Om 18:30 vind die prysuitdeling plaas en ‘n aanbieding deur Baden-horst.

Vir inskrywings en navrae skakel Snyders by 083 446 7774 of Jaco Jooste by 082 727 8188. ‘n E-pos kan ook aan [email protected] gestuur word of besoek hul facebook-blad, Dieprivier 4x4.

FOTO: INTERNETJohan Badenhorst, wat al heelwat dokumentêre avonture vir Voetspore (SABC2-program) gemaak het en saam met sy vriende baie epiese reise in Afrika onderneem het, is vanjaar deel van die Dieprivier 4x4 Gesinsnaweek buite Polokwane.

Skryf nou in vir 4x4-gesinsnaweek

PHOTO: HERBERT RACHUENELocal learners Elzet Frank, Sasha Lee Fick, both Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé (Tommies), Salome Boshomane (Taxila High School), Lucille Markgraaff and Palesa Molepo (both Tommies) have good wishes for the Proteas. The South African national cricket team is currently participating in the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup being held in New Zealand.

Go Proteas, go... Swemmers van Eagar

Aquatics het tydens die

onlangse Limpopo

Shamu Sprint-

swemkom-petisie wat in Tzaneen

gehou is 60 medaljes

ingeoes. Die atlete het

gesamentlik 20 goue-, 20

silwer- en 20 brons-medaljes

verower en vier rekords

verbeter.

Swemmers palm 60 medaljes in

Members of the Firebird Fencing Club participated in the KwaZulu-Natal Open Fencing Cham-pionships and several medals were brought back home. PHOTO: RC MYBURGH


VEILING VAN DEELTITEL EENHEID, FALCON COURT, POLOKWANE, LIMPOPOBehoorlik daartoe gelas deur Mnre. Makgoba Kgomo Makgaleng Incorporated, sal ons verkoop per openbare veiling op:

DONDERDAG, 12 MAART 2015OM 10:00

TE DIE EIENDOMDEELTITEL EENHEID 12, FALCON COURT

PIETERSBURG

DIE EIENDOM:Deeltitel eenheid nr 12, Falcon Court, Bendor Uitbreiding 84, Registrasie Afdeling LS, Limpopo. Grootte: 109m²VERBETERINGS:`n Dubbelverdieping deeltitel eenheid bestaande uit `n oopplan sitkamer/eetkamer/kombuis en stoep op grondvloer en 2 slaapkamers, badkamers en gastetoilet op boonste vlak.Ander:* Enkel toesluit motorhuis met hout oproldeur* TuinAFSLAERS NOTA:Hierdie is `n ideale geleentheid om `n baie netjiese deeltitel eenheid te bekom in `n baie stil en populêre residensiële area.Alle voornemende kopers word aangeraai om die veiling by te woon. Besigtiging per afspraak met die afslaers en dag van die veiling of besoek ons webblad. VOORWAARDES VAN VERKOOP:10% Deposito op die dag van die veiling en balans waarborge binne 45 dae na datum van bekragtiging. Bekragtiging binne 7 dae na datum van veiling.Alle voornemende kopers moet registreer voor aanvang van die veiling en bewys van identiteit en woonadres word verlang.

(Gestig 1968)VEILINGS

VIR MEER BESONDERHEDE – KONTAK DIE AFSLAERS EIENDOMSDIENSTE & AFSLAERS

PLATINUM PLACE, WATERMELONSTRAAT 2, PLATINUM PARKPOSBUS 1238, PIETERSBURG

TEL: 015 287 - 3300 - SEL NR: 083 635 0513 (Manie Marx)E-POS: [email protected] WEB: www.elistroh.co.za

VEILING VAN DEELTITEL EENHEID, BENDOR GABLES, POLOKWANE, LIMPOPOBehoorlik daartoe gelas deur Mnre. Makgoba Kgomo Makgaleng Incorporated, sal ons verkoop per openbare veiling op:

DONDERDAG, 12 MAART 2015OM 12:00

TE DIE EIENDOMDEELTITEL EENHEID 14, BENDOR GABLES

PIETERSBURG

DIE EIENDOM:Deeltitel eenheid nr 14, Bendor Gables, Bendor Uitbreiding 81, Registrasie Afdeling LS, Limpopo. Grootte: 138m²VERBETERINGS:`n Deeltitel eenheid bestaande uit `n ingangsportaal, oopplan sitkamer/eetkamer/kombuis met opwas, inloop spens, 2 gasteslaapkamers, gastebadkamer (bad, wasbak en toilet), hoofslaapkamer met aantrekkamer en en-suite badkamer (stort, wasbak en toilet).Ander:* Dubbel toesluit motorhuis met hout oproldeure* Voor- en agtertuinAFSLAERS NOTA:Hierdie is `n ideale geleentheid om `n baie netjiese deeltitel eenheid te bekom in `n gesogte, baie stil en populêre residensiële area.Alle voornemende kopers word aangeraai om die veiling by te woon. Besigtiging per afspraak met die afslaers en dag van die veiling of besoek ons webblad. VOORWAARDES VAN VERKOOP:10% Deposito op die dag van die veiling en balans waarborge binne 45 dae na datum van bekragtiging. Bekragtiging binne 7 dae na datum van veiling.Alle voornemende kopers moet registreer voor aanvang van die veiling en bewys van identiteit en woonadres word verlang.

(Gestig 1968)VEILINGS

VIR MEER BESONDERHEDE – KONTAK DIE AFSLAERS EIENDOMSDIENSTE & AFSLAERS

PLATINUM PLACE, WATERMELONSTRAAT 2, PLATINUM PARKPOSBUS 1238, PIETERSBURG

TEL: 015 287 - 3300 - SEL NR: 083 635 0513 (Manie Marx)E-POS: [email protected] WEB: www.elistroh.co.za


Twelve local fencers from Firebird Fencing Club forfeited their Valentine’s Day to participate in the KwaZulu-Natal Open

Fencing Championships in Durban. All 12 attained medals with some perform-

ing exceptionally well during the two day com-petition. Danica Opperman, participated in the cadet category (u.17) where she won gold in the foil event and silver in epée. She contested in the same class in the junior women (u.20)

category and won silver in the foil and bronze in the epée. Her team mate Moné McCabe had an equally successful championship. She won silver in foil category of the u.17 cadet women class and bronze in the epée. In the u.20 junior women class she won silver in the epée and bronze in foil.

Charl Venter won gold in the cadet men foil category. Coaches Wally Goosen and Steven McCabe recently completed their coaching training in at the Tychler Fencing School in Johannesburg and are looking forward to advance the skills of local fencers.

Local fencers excel at KZN Open


Veerpyltjiespelers van die Capricorndistrik het Saterdag aan die tweede rondte proewe met die oog op ‘n plek in die Limpopospan deelgeneem.

Die laaste rondte word op 28 Maart gespeel waarna die provinsiale spanne aangewys sal word.

Na afloop van Saterdag se proewe is daar ‘n ope kompetisie vir belangstellendes wat hul vernuf wou toets in die Mimosaklubsaal

gehou. Die president van die Limpopo Veerpyl-

tjie Assosiasie, Rolly Burger sê hulle hoop om veral jongmense se belangstelling met gereelde ope kompetisies te prikkel. “Ons wil meer mense betrek om by klubs aan te sluit en weer die sport sy regmatige plek in plaas-like sportkringe besorg. Ons wil veral poog om die idee dat veerpyltjies ‘n kroegspel is, te verander,” sê Burger.

Die volgende ope kompetisies word op 14 en 28 Maart gehou en belangstellendes kan Sanna Viljoen by 072 207 1139 skakel.

Spelers hoop op ‘n plek in Limpopo-span

FOTO’S: RC MYBURGH Lourens van Staden is tans een van die topspelers.

Pieter Viljoen, die enigste o.18-speler speel saam met die senior mans.

Susan van Jaarsveld is een van die beste vrouespelers in die Capricorndistrik.

FOTO: BARRY VILJOENAtlete van Laerskool Pietersburg (PLS) neem môre (Vrydag) by die ou Peter Mokaba Sta-dion aan die Limpopo Laerskole Atletiekkampioenskappe deel. Voor is Jason Hugo, Wian Terblanche en Dirk Lourens. In die middel is Chane Fouche, Cor Müller, Duan Bezuidenhout, Gerhard Greeff en Wernich Pheiffer. Agter is Tracey Bezuidenhout, Chantel Wreyford, Nicky Grobler, Juan Botha, Nicky Bam, Japie Wentzel, Dane Marais en Lihandrie du Preez.

Suidskool-atlete kwalifiseer vir Limpopokampioenskappe

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STATE AUCTIONDate: Thursday, 19 March 2015

Time: 10:30 Venue: Plot 15, Dalmada Polokwane

Duly authorised by our valued client, the Department of Provincial Treasury we will sell the following items per public auction on Thursday, 19 March 2015 at 10:30 at plot 15 Dalmada Polokwane.

VEHICLES: Mitsubishi Colt, Toyota Hilux, Toyota Corolla, 2 x Toyota Tazz

OFFICE FURNITURE: Laptops, computers, office desks, credenzas, office chairs, filing cabinets and much more.Viewing date: Wednesday, 18 March from 09:00-15:00

Buyers must register - ID document and proof of residence required. Right reserved. The auctioneer has the right to participate in the auction.

Regulations in terms of Consumer Protection Law 68 of 2008. This advert complies with Article 45 of Law 68/2008. Standard terms and conditions apply.

Vehicles, office furniture, computers, laptops, machinery, generators, tyre changing machines, spray booth and lots more

R 2000.00 cash registration fee payable on loose assets.R 10 000.00 cash registration fee payable on vehicles.TREASURYTREASURY


A number of old competitors made their comeback to the track during the second leg of the 2015 Club Championship

hosted on Saturday at Polokwane Oval.Attie van der Merwe was back in his orange

Fox because he could no longer sit on the side watching the youngsters rule the Stockrod class. Popular driver Joseph Bothma’s return was unfortunately short lived when his Nissan Sentra developed problems in the warmup laps.

The Rookie class saw newcomer, 12-year-old Nadia Grové in action for the first time. Roelien van Breda was also back after a year’s break and it appeared she has not lost any confidence giving her brother Roean a hard time on the track. Roean finished first, Roelien second and Nadia third. The Stockrods offered a good balance of young and old with Johnny Durant Jnr showing good improvement. Wil-lie Blignaut was back with a new look on his Golf while previous South African Champion Louis Snyman returned to the oval with a car finished only an hour before the race. Blignaut took first place with Durant and Attie van der Merwe in second and third.

The 1660 class was ruled by Sybrand Thysse with Dylan Bosch second followed by WF Weideman. The 2.0-litre modified class had some exciting racing with Jacques Daniel

in a Pinto giving all he had to stay with the field. But Johnny Durant Snr was the better driver and finished first followed by Daniel with Roelof van Breda in third.

Only three cars entered for the Hotrods class. Allas Pienaar and André Pienaar were really running well and in the final had the spectators on their feet with Allas on the out-side of André the entire race. André took first place with Allas second and race coordinator Stephan Weideman third.

Weideman reminded oval enthusiasts about the big Sprint Car Challenge on 14 March. This challenge will see racers from Gauteng and Mpumalanga setting the table for an exciting event. He thanked the spectators for their support at every event.

Old hands return to oval

FOTO: BARRY VILJOENCharl Venter het onlangs kwalifi-seer om aan die Kadet- en Junior Wêreldskerm-kampioen-skappe deel te neem.

Charl Venter loop wêreldkampioenskappe in Oezbekistan misBARRY VILJOEN >>[email protected]

Limpopo se jong uitblinker in skermkuns sal weens administra-tiewe rompslomp nie sy span-maats wat gedurende April aan die Kadet en Junior Wêreld- skermkampioenskappe in Oez-bekistan deelneem kan vergesel nie.

Charl Venter, graad 11-leerder van Hoërskool Pietersburg (PHS), het onlangs aan die Suid-Afri-kaanse Skermkampioenskappe in Durban deelgeneem en in die o.17-floretafdeling vir nasionale kleure gekwalifiseer. Dit nadat hy vroeër in die toernooi ook in die o.20-ouderdomsgroep meegeding het, maar weens ‘n tegniese pro- bleem wat deur beurtkrag veroor-saak is, gediskwalifiseer is.

Charl is ‘n week ná die toernooi in Durban, met die blye nuus ver-ras dat hy by die Springbokspan in-gesluit is. Hy moes egter binne vier dae sy paspoort en visum indien. Sy ouers en die Firebirds Sker-mklub, waarvan hy sedert 2011 ‘n

lid is, het alles in die stryd gewerp om die nodige reisdokumente te bekom, maar kon weens die vereistes wat deur die owerheid gestel word, nie betyds daarin slaag om sy ver-trek te verseker nie.

Venter het nou sy oë op die Statebondspele wat in Junie in Kaapstad aangebied word, maar sal eers tydens die eersvol-gende nasionale kompeti-sie in Mei in Bloemfontein daarvoor moet kwalifiseer.

Tersia Goosen, sekretaresse van Firebirds Skermklub nooi belangstellendes uit om by die klub aan te sluit. Ledegeld beloop R200 per maand en sluit afrigting en toerusting in. Beginners oefen een keer per week tydens ‘n spanbyeenkoms by Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé en die klub se afrigter, Wallace Goosen, bied ook gratis individuele afrigting vir beginners aan.

PHOTOS: RC MYBURGH Johnny Durant Jnr in ac-tion in the Stockrod class. He finished second overall.

Johnny Durant Snr wins the 2.0-litre modi-fied class.

Jan Jacobs during the warmup lap.

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Reeds 200 inskrywings is vir die eerste Mall of the North Marathon ontvang wat Sater-

dag, 28 Maart plaasvind en nog geleentheid vir laatslapers bied om vir die 2015 Comrades-ultramarathon te kwalifiseer. ‘n Vennootskap is tus-sen Pietersburg Road Runners en die gesogte winkelsentrum gesluit om die wedloop voortaan jaarliks aan te bied en te ontwikkel as een van Limpopo se topbyeenkomste.

Benewens die marathon van 42,2 km wat as kwalifiseerder vir atlete vir die Comrades dien, word ‘n halfmarathon (21,1 km), ‘n 10 km- padwedloop en ‘n 5 km-pretdraf ook aangebied. Die eerste 200 atlete wat vir die halfmarathon en marathon inskryf ontvang gesogte T-hemde met die hoofborge so logos.

Inskrywingsvorms is beskikbaar by Mall of the North se inskrywingskiosk by die Game-vleuel, Pietersburg Road Runners se klub, Mall of the North se facebook-bladsy, Sportsman’s Ware-house en www.raceresults.co.za.

Colinda Potgieter, hooforgani-seerder van die wedloop sê: “Atlete wat nie aan die klub behoort nie en ‘n 10 km, 21,1 km of 42,2 km wil hardloop moet onthou hulle moet R30 ekstra vir ‘n tydelike lisensie betaal. Persone wat per e-pos of internet inskryf, moet onthou om hul inskry-wing en bewys van betaling te faks na 086 65957541 of per e-pos te stuur na [email protected].

As gasheer van die byeenkoms begin en eindig al die wedlope by die mall waar oorgenoeg parkering op die boonste vlak van die Spur-ingang is.

Medaljes sal aan alle deelnemers uitgereik word wat die wedlope voltooi.

Mall of the North Marathon kruip vinnig nader

FOTO: ELNA ESTERHUYSENNicole Gomba van Polokwane skryf by die kiosk by Mall of the North in vir die halfmarathon (21,1 km) op 28 Maart. Atlete kan ook hul wedloopnommers by die kiosk afhaal.

Vrolikheid met Kansa se rolbaldag

>> Nagenoeg 2 000 atlete word verwag>> Haal wedloopnommers by kiosk af

FOTO’S: BARRY VILJOENThys de Kock van die BB for Polokwane-span lyk behendig.


Gesellige samesyn was Saterdag die hoofbe-standdeel van Kansa se rolbaldag in die stad.

Tien spanne van vier spelers elk het volgens David Booth, Relay for Life- koör-dineerder van Kansa Polokwane informeel meegeding waarna verrigtinge met ‘n braai by die klubhuis in Suid-straat afgesluit is. Thys de Kock, spanleier van BB for Polokwane sê hoewel nie een van sy spanlede rolbalspe-lers is nie het hulle ingeskryf om Kansa te ondersteun. “Dit was die ideale geleentheid om saam met jou gesin en kollegas te ontspan en gees te bou. Rolbal is ‘n veilige sportsoort wat deur oud en jonk geniet kan word,” sê hy.


The first of a series of four cluster races pre-ceding the third Annual Mayoral Road Race took place over the previous weekend. The cluster races aim to encourage participation in road running and healthy living in line with the municipality’s Smart Living pillar. The Mayoral Race, lined up for 6 May, aims at showcasing the municipality as the sport-ing hub of the Limpopo Province and is hosted in collaboration with local athletics clubs in the clusters.

Tidimalo Chuene, Communications and Marketing Manager of the municipality said the first cluster race took place last week at the Bana ba Thari School in the Sebayeng/Dikgale Cluster.

The Mankweng (Oscar Mpetha Stadium, Univer-sity of Limpopo) and Moletjie (Moshate) clusters will host road races on 7 and 14 March, respectively, all starting at 07:00. The races will offer a 5 km fun run for all age groups, 10 km for the following categories: Junior (15-19 yrs), Open (20-39 yrs), Veteran (40-49 yrs), Mas-ters (50-59 yrs) and Grand Masters (60 -70yrs).

Prizes include cash, medals (gold, silver and bronze) per category for male and female whilst the first 400 entrants per cluster will also receive a T-shirt. All cash prize winners will be expected to produce a bar coded South African ID card to claim their win.

Registration for the cluster races is free and entry forms will be available at all venues on the day of the event from 06:00. All Polokwane Municipality residents are eligible to partici-pate.

For more informa-tion contact Girley Maifala on 015 290 2336/083 664 0582 or Steve Tladi on 015 290 2313/ 083 663 9828.

Build up to the Annual Mayoral Road Race begins

David Booth, Relay for Life-koör-dineerder het die rolbaldag gereël.

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Vir die tienjarige Dylan Melville van Curro Heuwelkruin is elke setperk op die gholfbaan ‘n saak van groot

erns om die beste hou te speel met die oog op sy droom om ‘n professionele gholfspeler te word.

Dylan neem dié sport al ernstig op lank voordat hy onlangs in Bronkhorst-spruit tydens die tweede kwalifiserende ronde vir die Verenigde State se Wêreld-kampioenskappe gekwalifiseer het.

Hy is deel van SA Kids Golf, ‘n nie-winsgewende organisasie wat verskeie gholftoernooie vir kinders tussen vyf en 14 jaar fasiliteer.

Volgens sy pa, Gavin is daar ongeveer vyf toernooie vir kinders wat in Amerika

aangebied word. “Hy het gekwalifiseer nadat hy in beide rondes 77 houe ge-slaan het, sewe minder as die kwalifise-rende 84. Die spesifieke toernooi waarna hy genooi word, sal eers later bekendge-maak word,” sê Melville.

Die prestasie om Suid-Afrika in Ameri-ka te verteenwoordig is ‘n toevoeging tot sy gholfprestasies van die afgelope naweek toe hy vir die Gauteng o.11-span gekies is om op 21 en 22 Maart aan die South African Kids u.11 Team Annual Challenge by die Serengeti Golfklub in Johannesburg deel te neem.

Gavin sê Dylan het reeds op drie-jarige ouderdom tennis begin speel waarna beide op gholf besluit het en Dylan die afgelope twee jaar ernstig op gholf fokus.

“My pa het sy ou gholfstokke vir my gegee, maar dit was te lank en hy moes ‘n stuk afsny sodat ek daarmee kon speel. Ek het vir die toernooi in Amerika met ou stokke gekwalifiseer en het die naweek ‘n nuwe stel gekry wat nommer-pas is,” sê Dylan trots.

Hy is baie opgewonde oor die toernooi in Amerika en is nie seker wat om te verwag nie. “Ek oefen twee tot drie maal per week en fokus veral op

setperkhoue. Dit is immers die belang-rikste deel om die perfekte setperkhou te speel,” meen hy. Sy advies aan ander jong spelers is dat ‘n speler ‘n styl moet aanleer wat vir hom werk en daarby moet hou.

Volgens hom is goeie sportmanskap ‘n belangrike eienskap van ‘n goeie gholfspeler. “As jy ‘n swak hou speel, moet jy nie kwaad word nie. Wees rustig en maak seker jou volgende hou is perfek.” Selfvertroue, harde werk en ‘n goeie afrigter is belangrike kompo-nente wat ‘n goeie gholfspeler se sukses verseker, reken Dylan. Dit is egter ook duidelik dat hy oor baie talent en ‘n ysere wil beskik.

Sy afrigter, Jean Sadie sê Dylan se wilskrag en deursettingsvermoë is merkwaardig. “Hy het ‘n duidelike passie vir gholf en oefen hard om sy doel te be-reik. Na ‘n les gaan hy nie huis toe nie, maar bly agter en oefen op sy eie verder deur ‘n paar balle op die setperk te speel of dryfhoue te oefen,” sê Sadie.

“Dylan het ook die vermoë om sy konsentrasie te behou wanneer hy speel. Niks sit hom af as hy konsentreer nie, daarom sal niks hom verhinder om sy doel te bereik nie.”

Amerika wink vir jong gholfspeler, Dylan Melville

FOTO: RC MYBURGH Dylan Melville (10) verteenwoordig

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