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Three suspects were sentenced to 12years imprisonment for an armed robberyincident that took place at a tuck shop inPhagameng, Modimolle, on Thursday, 17January.Police spokesperson, Warrant Officer

James Findlay, said that the accused, Mo-ses Maluleke (56), Malgas Mashaba (41)and Philip Mothoa (27) were sentencedwhen they appeared before the ModimolleMagistrate’s Court for stealing cell phones,cash, airtime and cigarettes valued at R13500.He said that the three were given 12

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Saturday 26 JanuaryPolice in Bela Bela are investigating acase of business robbery following anincident that happened at the localSunbake Depot in the industrial area.Constable Glen Manamela said that

four suspects stormed into the depotand held the staff members at gunpoint,demanding that they open a safe. Shesaid that the suspects fled with an un-disclosed amount of money in theirgetaway vehicle, a white Toyota Yariswith an unknown registration number.A man is expected to appear before

the Bela Bela Magistrate’s Court on acharge of arson, after he allegedly burnthis girlfriend’s room.Manamela said that the two argued

and the girlfriend explained to her boy-friend that she was not feeling well andwent to sleep. She said the girlfriendwoke up to the shock the next morningand alerted the police.According to Manamela, the damage

caused is estimated to the value of R20000.Bela Bela police are still reaching out

to members of the public to be on alertfollowing recent increasing number of

theft out of motor vehicle cases.Manamela said that the most targeted

place is the Spar in Bela Bela, wherethe suspects target unsuspecting vic-tims who have just withdrawn moneyfrom the bank nearby, FNB.She said that the victims often go into

the supermarket, forgetting to lock theircars. She said laptops and cash arethe most stolen items.Police in Mookgophong arrested a

suspect after the suspect was found inpossession of dagga, estimated to thevalue of R10 000.Police spokesperson, Warrant Officer

George Ledwaba, said that the policereceived a tip-off and followed up on theleads, catching the suspect at hishome with five plastic bags full ofdagga.He said the suspect cut off empty

plastic containers and used them tocarry the dagga around so no one, es-pecially the police suspect a thing.The station management congratu-

lated Constable Ben Kekana, Consta-ble Joyce Kok and Sergeant JembosMaswanganyi for the breakthrough.

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The Bela Bela Local Municipality wasslammed in the national media on the morn-ing of Tuesday, 5 February, for allegedly hous-ing spies who reveals the municipality’s dirtylinen in public.An anonymous whistle blower, known to The

BEAT, wrote to Capricorn FM requesting thepresenters to help seek solutions for theinfightings allegedly conducted by councillors,who are from the same party, the ANC.Sms complaint allege internal strifeThe SMS stated that the councillors need

counselling as they fight amongst themselvesand undermine the mayor, Freddy Hlungwani.According to the sms, this careless behav-iour leads to the lack of service delivery in thearea.The complainant raised concerns about dis-

ruptions of various council meetings and thefact that the municipality is operating withoutheads of departments.When called on air by the presenters of Cap-

ricorn FM, the accuser said that the commu-nity is angry and demand services, which thecouncillors are seemingly unprepared to de-liver because they have personal scores tosettle. He claimed that the mayor is tryinghis level best to run the municipality accord-ing to the constituency and ensure hospital-ity in the area but councillors undermine him,

Constable Glen Manamela was recentlyappointed to assist with communicationand liaison services in the office of theBela Bela police station commander,Colonel Sibongile Ndaba. ConstableManamela has seven years experienceof working as a police officer and hasbeen working with the Bela Bela policefor five years now. Photo: Lizzy Bapela

Thursday 31 Januaryyears for armed robbery and Mothoa re-ceived another three years for processionof firearm. According to Findlay, the threeyears will run concurrently with the 12years.Modimolle police are looking for 29-year-

old Jackson Molose Mokgosana for twocases of housebreaking and theft, as wellas attempted rape, which allegedly tookplace in Phagameng on 3 January.Findlay said that anyone who might have

information that could lead to the arrest ofthe suspect can contact him on 082 4143218.

Bela Bela municipality inthe headlines again

saying he is too young to tell them what todo.Mayor promises actionIn his response, Hlungwani confirmed, on

air, that there were some actions of ill disci-pline within the municipality. He said that theWaterberg District ANC leadership and theLimpopo Provincial Government intervenedand things seem to be better.He said that the South African Local Gov-

ernment Association (SALGA) was expectedto visit Bela Bela to attend to other challengesin the municipality on Wednesday, 6 Febru-ary.Provincial plan for Bela BelaThe MEC for Corporative Governance, Hu-

man Settlement and Traditional Affairs(CoGHSTA), Clifford Motsepe, said recently,in the national media, that his department iscurrently working with councillors, differentparty leaders and the business communityto ensure Bela Bela gets back to normal.Hlungwani said that councillors who are mis-

behaving and causing havoc within the mu-nicipality would be dealt with and the com-munity must stay calm as services will notbe affected but delivered as the municipali-ty’s mandate and intention.By the time of going to press, both the mayor

and municipal spokesperson MatomeSebelebele were not available for commentin the matter.

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Several businesses in Modimolle were re-cently raided. The Modimolle SAPS, in con-junction with the Department of Environ-mental Affairs, Department of Labour,SARS and the local municipality, recentlywent on Operation Spaza; raiding shops inPhagameng and downtown Modimolle.Twenty three shops, were raided and

closed down, after it was found that theywere non-compliant.Modimolle SAPS spokesperson, Warrant

Officer James Findlay, said that the two-day operation served to check if the shopowners in Modimolle complied with labourlaws and had permits to operate.Findlay warned that business owners who

operated shops without acquiring permitsand certificates of acceptability would becharged. He said that people who want torun shops in any part of the area had toengage relevant departments such as theirlocal municipality, before they can start theirbusinesses.

Operation spaza in ModimolleMeanwhile the police in Modimolle are

sending out a clarion call to potential carbuyers to stay on the alert, and not to givemoney to anyone without proof that thosepeople are recognised dealers.Findlay told The BEAT that there was a

scam where a car would be advertised onthe internet and car magazines, only tofind out that the deal is a trick.According to Findlay, five cases of this

nature were opened with the Modimollepolice. “This dealer would advertise carswith a very affordable price in order to at-tract potential buyers. After interested peo-ple respond to the adverts, they would beasked to pay an amount in a bank accountgiven by the dealer. Unsuspecting victimswould then be told to go and collect theirvehicles at a local dealership. At a laterstage the conned customers would real-ise that the car dealership does not exist,”said Findlay.He advised that people should only pay

money once they are satisfied and certainthat the deal is legitimate.

Missing person found in Bela Bela

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Police in Bela Bela acknowledged the greathelp that the media contribute towards as-sisting them in solving certain kinds of cases.Captain Daniel Mapheto, of the Bela Bela

police, said that 27-year-old LungisaniMbekwa went missing in November 2012.He said a man named Reuben Shogole dis-

covered Mbekwa and took him into his homeat Koppewaai. Mbekwa is originally fromKlipfontein View, in Midrand, where he stayswith his parents and siblings.Bela Bela police engaged the Daily Sun to

help them locate Mbekwa’s family, who came

Lungisani Mbekwawas reunited withhis family. Fromleft: neighbour,Mendo Babili,aunt, CynthiaMbekwa, andStrike Mokone ofthe Bela Bela CPF.Photo: Supplied

looking for him after reading about him in thenewspaper. “His aunt Cynthia Mbekwa cameto us and we helped them meet with him onSunday, 20 January,” Mapheto said.“After four days in Bela Bela the family then

went home with their son. We received con-firmation that they are still together,” he said.“We thank the media, especially Daily Sun

for publishing the story, which led to the fam-ily finally finding out where their child was,”said Mapheto. He said the neighbour and arepresentative of the Bela Bela CommunityPolicing Forum (CPF), Strike Mokone, servedas witnesses when the police reunitedLungisani with his aunty at the police station.

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Citizens have strong opinions on the State of the Nation addressWith the State of the Nation address due on Thursday, 14 February, The BEAT asked some of our

readers what issues they wanted the president to address in his speech.

Maria Ramoshaba (Waterberg GCIS com-munications officer): Our country is facedwith the challenges of poverty, unemploy-ment and inequality. Government shouldintensify development programmes to ad-dress the challenges, working in partner-ship with business communities and richcountries. Photo: Lizzy Bapela

Emma Kutumela (Grade 11 learner, MaopeSecondary School): Limpopo is poor in edu-cation facilities, especially the issue of text-books. We are expected to perform at ourbest, even without the material. The govern-ment focuses much on subjects that do notneed intensive attention such as Life Orienta-tion (LO) and forget about Mathematics andPhysical Science. We have on many occa-sions engaged with student organisations tointervene and reason with the Department ofBasic Education but nothing is forthcoming.Photo: Lizzy Bapela

Piet Somba (security guard): There islack of sports facilities in many com-munities and that leads the youngstersto be discouraged from using their tal-ents. Then they engage in bad behav-iour. The security industry should fallunder government because these privatesectors give us hard times when itcomes to paying our salaries. Govern-ment employees never struggle beingpaid. Photo: Lizzy Bapela

Mittah Ditsela (ward committee member):The government should intensify HIV educa-tion in schools because many children seemto lack knowledge. Some people do not seemto understand the importance of taking ARV;sto better their health condition. The land is-sue must also be given serious interventionas many people with lots of responsibilitiesand dependants still have no homes but liveon renting from backrooms of others’ yards.On the education issue, I agree with the presi-dent that inspectors must be brought back tovisit schools and monitors the situation, asmany educators do not do their job well.Photo: Lizzy Bapela

Gogo Johanna Mahandola: The presidentmust encourage children to go to schooland get skills because their future isdoomed without education. The governmentshould work hard, speed up the process offinding a cure for HIV/AIDS, and preventthe increasing death rate. They should alsogive the elderly an increase in pensiongrants because the cost of living is too high.Prices for groceries are increasing so badthat poverty is hard to alleviate. Photo:Lizzy Bapela

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From April HIV patients, who are on ARVtreatment will, take only one tablet aday, instead of the three tablets dailytreatment that they are undergoing.This was an announcement by Health

Minister Doctor Aron Motswaledi, andDoctor Madambi Shilumani confirmedthe announcement during the launch ofthe Waterberg District AIDS Council(DAC).The district executive mayor Tlotlanang

Mogotlane launched the council atShangri-La Hotel on Thursday 24- andFriday, 25 January.Three medicines combined into one tab-letDoctor Shilumani said that the triple

combination of Tenefovir, Entricitabineand Efavirnez would now be available ina single dose, which will be easier forthe patients.In his recent announcement of the de-

tails on a tender award for the singledose, Minister Motswaledi said that thethree-in-one combination cost of R89,37per package and this is now the world’s

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Doctor Madambi Shilumani addressed theaudience during the launch of theWaterberg District AIDS Council. Photo:Lizzy Bapela

lowest price for the product. The minis-ter said the tender has moved from anoriginal R8.1 to R5.9 billion for two years,savings that mean more patients can betreated with the same budget.Benefits for pregnant womenDoctor Shilumani said that, as from

April this year, all HIV positive pregnantwomen would be given the single dosecombination during pregnancy andbreastfeeding regardless of their CD4count. He said the benefits of the com-bination are that storage and logisticswould be reduced, fewer side effects andthe fixed dose combination bring with itan additional extraordinary benefit.District Aids CouncilMayors and councillors from local mu-

nicipalities in the district, chiefs, repre-sentatives from the office of the premier,officials and management from Depart-ment of Health and sector departmentsand various youth and community struc-tures attended the launch.In her address, mayor Mogotlane said

that the establishment of the DAC islong overdue and by launching the struc-ture on that day, the district municipal-ity is re-affirmed the government’s com-mitment to scale-up and intensify themulti-sectorial response to HIV and TB.She said that HIV and TB remain ma-

jor challenges facing South Africa todayand continue to affect the lives of peo-ple especially in the district. In order tocombat HIV and TB, a collective andmulti-prolonged effort is required.The Limpopo Provincial AIDS Council

Policy Framework clearly outlines theobjectives and the role of the DAC. Func-tions of the DAC are to advice local gov-ernment on policy issues related to HIVand TB and recommend appropriate re-search to inform the needs and impactof provincial responses to the HIV andAIDS epidemic.The council will also provide an overall

guidance on the implementation of theHIV and TB Provincial Strategic Plan andthe District Operational Plan as well asother related plans.

IEC to host targeted communi-cation and registration

Learners cameout in theirnumbers to attendthe WaterbergMatric Awardsceremony thatwas held at theForever Resortson Friday, 25January. The MECfor Education inLimpopo, DicksonMasemola,addressed the

The IEC will start their targeted com-munication and registration pro-gramme, to prepare voters for the nextelections, soon. Photo: Supplied

Netshivhambe said that the projectwould cover local municipalities suchas Thabazimbi, Lephalale,Mookgophong, Bela Bela, Modimolleand Mogalakwena.She said that the aim of the project is

to target areas with newly created vot-ing stations. “Fieldworkers have beenappointed to conduct door to door reg-istration and to drop off pamphlets atthe homes of voters who will not be athome during the fieldworkers registra-tion visit,” she said.“The field workers will be identified by

their IEC gear and will also have letterswith the fieldworker’s name, surnameand the ID number and the contactnumber of the local office,” she said.Affected areas in Bela Bela include the

new voting station, Laerskool Warmbad,and the Dutch Reformed Church on thecorner of Botha and Mentz Street. Bothstations are in Ward 1.In Ward 4, the new voting station at

Toowoomba hall and a tent at Exten-sion 8 will be targeted. Targeted areasin Ward 5 are the new voting station atBela Bela High School and New Jeru-salem Church on Kutu Street.Thusanang Special School and

Hleketani Primary School are targetedareas in Ward 6, while the double sto-rey house and the Bela Bela ChristianChurch on the corner of Mogwele andKgabo in Ward 7 are also targeted.Members of the public are advised to

contact their local IEC offices for moreinformation.

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The Independent Electoral Commission(IEC) in Bela Bela will embark in tar-geted communication and registrationprogramme, for split voting stations, dueto the high number of registered votersor demographic features such as moun-tains, railway lines and national roads. Spokesperson for the IEC in Bela Bela,Mafa Netshivhambe, said that the tar-geted communication and registrationinvolves a combination of actual regis-tration of voters and informing themthrough pamphlets about the change intheir voting station details.She said that the project is a national

programme, which will run in all the re-gions including the Waterberg, startingfrom Friday, 15-, to Sunday, 17 Febru-ary.

audience. Safety MEC, Florence Radzilani, Waterberg executive mayor, Tlotlanang Mogotlane, andmayors and councillors from various local municipalities also attended the event. Photo: Lizzy Bapela

Traditional leaders repeal initiation schools bill Lizzy Bapela

The Limpopo Department of Cor-porative Governance, Human Set-tlement and Traditional Affairs(CoGHSTA) has recently metwith senior traditional leaders andheadmen from across the prov-ince following their repealing ofthe initiation schools bill.Spokesperson for the depart-

ment in Limpopo, Tseng Diale,said that the meeting was aimedat discussing and making inputson the Limpopo Initiation SchoolRepeal Bill.She said the bill is aimed at

regulating the initiation schools,provide for the prohibition againstabduction and provide for a con-sent or permission for the per-formance of initiation operation

and holding. Diale said the billalso provides for the implemen-tation and monitoring of healthand hygiene standards.She said that it was resolved dur-

ing the meeting that, if a personis not a graduate and was caughtsnooping at the initiation school,he will be detained.The meeting also resolved that

if an initiate were under-age, theschool would consult with hisparents and senior traditionalleaders concerned to obtain per-mission.Admission fee will be regulated

and issued by the MEC forCoGHSTA, Clifford Motsepe, inconsultation with senior tradi-tional leaders. Local houses oftraditional leaders must establishcommittees to assist the provin-

cial house in recommending ap-plications for initiation schools,which must be approved or dis-approved by the department.It was also resolved that only

people above 21 years can attendinitiation school without parentsor guardians’ consent.Senior traditional leaders are not

allowed to operate initiation schoolsin other senior traditional leader’sareas of jurisdiction. Diale said theclosing date for applications ofLimpopo Initiation School Permits is28 February.She said that all applications must

be submitted to all five districts inthe province and CoGHSTA will con-duct the initiation school compulsoryworkshop for all senior traditionalleaders, in an effort to reduce deathrate and other related matters, later.

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The BEAT wants to hear from our readers. If you have agreat story or something that you want us to bring to light,please email beateditor@gmail.com or send an SMS to one

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No matter where you go and whatshop you walk into, a sea of redseems to be waiting for the nextromantic to fall into the Valentine’sDay trap.Ironically, there is another day,

bathed in red, which is commemo-rated only two days before the bigday of romance. Red Hand Dayfocusses the world’s attention onchild soldiers.In 2009, hundreds of youth groups

from around the world called forclear action to end the use of childsoldiers.They gathered over 250,000 red

hands, the symbol of the interna-tional campaign against the use ofchild soldiers, and presented themto UN Secretary-General, Ban KiMoon, on 12 February. In response,the Secretary-General pledged thatthe entire UN system would workto “stamp out” such abuse.It is a shock to the system when

you compare the sweet sillinessand commercialism of a modernValentine’s Day with the stark re-ality of suffering and death that childsoldiers have to face.Some people may see the prob-

lem and feel that something shouldbe done, but fail to see how thisaffects us here in the Waterberg,where there are no child soldiersand no war.The answer is simple. It is every

person’s personal duty to shout outagainst any abuse that childrenmight have to endure.Marian Wright Edelman, chil-

dren’s rights activist, summed it upbest when she said: “If we don’tstand up for children, then we don’tstand for much.”Children are our only hope for the

future and if we do not take care ofthem, what will become of human-kind?Mohandas Gandhi said: “If we are

ever to have real peace in thisworld we shall have to begin withthe children.” If children are beingused as soldiers, how will theyever learn to look for a peacefuloutcome or to negotiate for a bet-ter future?We have to work hard and do as

much as we can to save our chil-dren. We have to do this with fullregard for the fact that, if we do not,no one else is going to do it.“Therefore my challenge to each

of you ... is that you ask yourselfwhat you can do to make a differ-ence. Then take that action, nomatter how large or how small. Forour children have a right to peace.”— Graça Machel.

Why you should care

Who is responsible for the upkeep of this park? This park in Bela Bela should be aplace where children can play. Instead, it is a place that is overgrown, making it veryunsafe for children. Dangers like snakes and abduction are lurking in the tall grass.Photo: TK Mashaba

God wants us to work Bishop Silas Tlou

In the Bible, man’s work has a highvalue, because it reflects a God whois working Himself. In fact, the Crea-tion Account states that God restedfrom all His work. Genesis 2:2 – “Bythe seventh day God had finished hiswork, and so he rested.”Work and labour are a major part of

the image of God. If man and womanwere created in the image and like-ness of a working God they must beworking themselves. Genesis 1:26 –“God said, “Now we will make hu-mans, and they will be like us. Wewill let them rule the fish, the birds,and all other living creatures.” If a godor the highest authority of a society’slaw does not work himself, there isno dignity of labour.In the Bible, work has dignity and

worth as such whether it is paid ornot. However, the Law quoted fre-quently and often referred to theworker that deserves his wages. Luke10:7 – “Stay with the same family,eating and drinking whatever they giveyou, because workers are worth whatthey earn.”How seriously the Bible takes the

commandment to pay any work isseen in Jeremiah 22:13,14 – “KingJehoiakim, you are doomed! Youbuilt a palace with large rooms up-stairs. You put in big windows andused cedar panelling and red paint.But you were unfair and forced thebuilders to work without pay.”The New Testament does not un-

derestimate the fact that work servesto provide one’s own costs of living(Eph. 4:28; 1 Thess. 4:11; 2 Thess.3:8, 12).To work is always to work for God.

Moreover, one cannot talk about workwithout talking about God. The Biblecommands us to take the toil uponourselves and not to put the burdenon others. A thief only puts the bur-den on others.1 Thessalonians 4:10-12 – “But, my

dear friends, we ask you to do evenmore. Try your best to live quietly, tomind your own business, and to workhard, just as we taught you to do.Then you will be respected by peo-ple who are not followers of the Lord,and you won’t have to depend on any-one.”2 Thessalonians 3:11-12 – “Now we

learn that some of you just loafaround and won’t do any work, exceptthe work of a busybody. So, for thesake of our Lord Jesus Christ, weask and beg these people to settledown and start working for a living.”In and after Creation, God works for

Creation. Work is never only work forthe benefit of the one working. It isalways at the same; work for oneselfand for others.In the Bible, human work is always

limited. In spite of its dignity, work isnever the first task but always thesecond. Work is never an end in it-self! It is a unique Christian view tocombine the highest praise of workas nothing less than working in theimage of God.

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AMENDMENT SCHEMENOTICE OF APPLICA-

TION FOR AMENDMENTOF THE TOWN-

PLANNING SCHEME INTERMS OF SECTION

56(1)(b)(i) OF THE TOWN-PLANNING AND

TOWNSHIPS ORDI-NANCE, 1986 (ORDI-NANCE 15 OF 1986)

I, NICOLA LUDIK being theauthorized agent for the regis-tered owners of the followingproperty hereby give notice interms of Section 56(1)(b)(i) ofthe Town Planning and Town-ships Ordinance, 1986,(0rdinance 15 of 1986) that Ihave applied to the ModimolleLocal Municipality for theamendment of the Town- plan-ning scheme in operationknown as the Modimolle LandUse Scheme, 2004 by the rezon-ing of the properties describedbelow, situated within the ju-risdiction of the ModimolleLocal Municipality as fol-lows:Modimolle AmendmentScheme 275:· Erf 1/106 Nylstroom, locatedat 99 Van Riebeeck Street,Nylstroom, Modimolle, from“Residential 1” to “Residen-tial 3” with a density of 66units per hectare, subject tocertain conditions.Modimolle AmendmentScheme 276:· Erf 438 Nylstroom Extension2, located at 62 Jeppe Street,Nylstroom Ext 2, Modimolle,from “Residential 1” to “Spe-cial” for a recycling plant, busi-ness and such other subservi-ent land uses as may be ap-proved by the Local Author-ity with Special Consent, sub-ject to certain conditions.All relevant documents relat-ing to the applications will beopen for inspection duringnormal office hours at the officesof the Modimolle Local Mu-nicipality, The DivisionalManager: Town-planning,Ground Floor, ModimolleMunicipal Building, HarryGwala Street, Modimolle for aperiod of 28 days i.e. 1 Febru-ary 2013 to 22 February 2013.Any person who wishes to ob-ject to the applications or sub-mit representations in respectthere of must lodge the same inwriting to Private Bag X1008,Modimolle, 0510 or lodge itwith the Modimolle LocalMunicipality at its address androom number specified aboveon or before 22 February 2013.Name en address of agent:NICOLA LUDIKALTO AFRICA TOWNPLANNING & DEVELOP-MENT CONSULTANTSP.O. Box 3007, Modimolle,0510, 076 606 6372. (8/2)

MODIMOLLE LAND USESCHEME, 2004

Notice is hereby given to allwhom it may concern that interms of clause 23 of theModimolle Land Use Scheme,2004, I, Nicola Ludik, author-ised agent of the propertyowner intend applying to theModimolle Local Municipal-ity for Special Consent to use aportion of Erf R/841Nylstroom/Modimolle for aDwelling house office knownas Chief Albert Luthuli str/Church str 133, Nylstroom lo-cated in a Residential 1 zone.Any objection, with thegrounds therefor, shall belodged with or made in writ-ing to: The Divisional Man-ager: Town Planning, GroundFloor, Modimolle MunicipalBuilding, or Private Bag X1008, Modimolle, 0510,within 28 days of the publica-tion of the advertisement in theLocal Newspaper, viz 1 Feb-ruary 2013. Full particularsand plans (if any) may be in-spected during normal officehours (08:00 – 13:00 and13:45 – 15:00) at the above-mentioned office, for a periodof 28 days after the publicationof the advertisement in theLocal Newspaper. Closingdate for any objections: 22February 2013APPLICANT:NIKKI LUDIK

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BELA BELA AMEND-MENT SCHEME 64/08NOTICE OF APPLICA-

TION FOR AMENDMENTOF THE TOWN PLAN-

NING SCHEME INTERMS OF SECTION 56(1) (b) (i) OF THE TOWN

PLANNING ANDTOWNSHIPS ORDI-NANCE 1986 (ORDI-

NANCE No 15 OF 1986)We Geo Projects, authorisedagents of the owner of Portion1 of erf 54, Warmbaths, BelaBela hereby give notice interms of section 56 (1) (b) (i) ofthe Town Planning and Town-ships Ordinance, 1986 (Ordi-nance No 15 of 1986) that wehave applied to the Bela BelaMunicipality for the amend-ment of the Bela Bela Land UseScheme, 2008, by the rezoningof the property describe above,from “Residential 1” to “Spe-cial” with annexure 152 as fur-ther describe in the applica-tion. Particulars of the appli-cation will lie for inspectionduring normal office hours atthe office of the MunicipalManager, Municipal Offices,Bela Bela, for a period of 28days from 8 February 2013.Objections to or presentationsin respect of the applicationmust be lodged with or madein writing to: The MunicipalManager at the above addressor Private Bag x1609, BelaBela, 0480, within a period of28 days from 8 February 2013.Address: P.O.Box 919, BelaBela, 0480Tel: 082 8817 252 (15/2/13)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OFSOUTH AFRICA (NORTH

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Case Number: 24526/2012.In the matter between: AbsaBank Limited Plaintiff andMatsobane Daniel Phele 1stDefendantID No: 580818 5296 085Grace Kresi Phele 2nd Defend-antID No: 730804 0852 089Manankie Maria Makhubela3rd DefendantID No: 870608 1137 089Persuant to a judgementgranted by this HonourableCourt on 6 July 2012 and aWarrant of Execution, the un-dermentioned property will besold in execution by the Sher-iff of the High Court, Waterbergon Thursday the 21st day ofFebruary 2013, at 11H00 infront of the Magistrate’s Office,van Emmenis Street,Modimolle, Limpopo Prov-ince, to the highest bidder:Erf 4834 Phagameng extension6 township, Registration Di-vision K R Limpopo Province.street address: 4834Moabistreet, Phagameng,Modimolle, Limpopo Prov-ince.Measuring: 400 (fourhunderd) square metersand held by first defendant interms of deed of transfer No.T116680/2004.Improvements are:Dwelling: Lounge/Diningroom, Openplan, kitchen, 3Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom.No warranties regarding de-scription, extent or improve-ments are given.The conditions of sale to beread out by the Sheriff of theHigh Court at the time of thesale and will be available forinspection at the offices of theSheriff , Waterberg, 50 AlfredNzo Street, Modimolle,Limpopo Province.Dated at Pretoria on this the17th day of January 2013.VAN ZYL LE ROUX INCPlaintiff’s AttorneysMonument Office Park71 Steenbok AvenueFirst Floor, Block 3Monument Park- PretoriaP O Box 974, Pretoria, 0001DOCEX 97, PretoriaTel: 012 435 9444Fax: 012 435 9555Ref: 408368/E NIMAND/MN

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Red Hand Day draws attention to child soldiersEvery year, on 12 February, the interna-tional community commemorates RedHand Day. Appeals are made to politicalleaders and events are staged around theworld to create awareness of the chancesof child soldiers, children who are forcedto serve as soldiers in wars.An international problemAccording to Human Rights Watch, child

soldiers are fighting in at least 14 coun-tries around the world. Boys and girls areforced into battle, used for their labour, andexposed to horrifying violence.The United Nation’s Children’s Fund

(UNICEF) said that Africa has the highestnumber of child soldiers. “I will do every-thing in my power to stop the suffering ofthese children,” Ban Ki-moon, the mostinfluential man in the United Nations, saidon Red Hand Day in 2009.According to an additional protocol from

the UN Convention of Children Rights, theabuse of child soldiers has been illegal

since 12 February 2002. Unfortunately, thenumber of child soldiers has hardlychanged since then. Still about 250,000children are used in adults’ conflicts.Red hands in protestIn order to protest against this plight more

than 370,000 red handprints have been col-lected in over 50 countries worldwide, andthis campaign is still proceeding.Impact on South African communitiesThere seems to be a notion that child sol-

diers are not a problem in South Africa. Un-fortunately, this problem has an impact onthe whole world, including South Africa. On26 January the national press reported onan ex child soldier who lost control and killeda man in Cape Town. His military trainingkicked in and the trauma of the things thathe saw made him black out and act instinc-tively.According to the United Nations, South

Africa was receiving an increasing numberof such children, but still lacked an efficient

system for dealing with them. With govern-ment social workers in short supply andunsure what to do with these children, theyoften resort to inking them with NGO’s likethe Refugee Aid Organization (RAO).Unable to raise funds for a passport or visa,

these children often trade sex with truckdrivers or taxi drivers for smuggling themacross the border. They end up as childlabour, working for small wages or, at times,for nothing at all.Every person has a responsibilityChild soldiers have a huge economic, so-

cial and emotional impact on any countrywhere they find themselves. That is whythe issue of child soldiers is an internationalissue and awareness should be raised inall countries.Graça Machel, wife of former president Nel-

son Mandela and member of The Eldersthink-tank said: “The impact of armed con-flict on children is everyone’s responsibil-ity. And it must be everyone’s concern.”

Plans in the pipeline forWaterberg Radio

Kgaogelo Mahloala is a man with amission. He wants to publish a book ofpoems that he wrote. Kgaogelo saidthat he started writing the poems in2009. “I am inspired by life’s situa-tions,” he said. The young poet finishedschool in 2011, but was unable to studyfurther due to financial constraints.“My dream is to meet successful BelaBela poet, Thabo Motsape. I want toget his advice and show my work tohim,” Kgaogelo said. Photo: TKMashaba

Waterberg community radio station that once heated upthe airwaves in the Bela Bela Township could be revivedsoon. Photo: TK Mashaba

again soon.Our source said that the sta-

tion’s management is still inmeetings with all the relevantstakeholders. The main goalfor now is to get all the rightdocuments in order for theirnew application.According to our source,

the station is aiming higherthis time around. “We wantto take it to a higher level.Our competitors will be es-tablished stations like Cap-ricorn FM,” he said. The sta-tion’s management plans towork hard to make sure thatthe Waterberg communityhave access to excellentquality radio broadcasting.The management of the

Waterberg community radiostation said that they arekeeping their cards close totheir chests for now. Man-agement said that theywould keep The BEAT in theloop when the time comes tomake big announcements.

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The suspended dreams ofthe Waterberg communityradio station that onceheated up the airwaves in theBela Bela Township shouldbe revived soon.The popular community

based radio station used tobe on Khota Street in thetownship and burned up thefrequency at 106 fm.Waterberg Radio broad-

casted for a few months asper agreement with the Inde-pendent Communication As-sociation of South Africa(ICASA). The station went offair when their temporary li-cence expired. The station’sfuture depends on their newapplication to ICASA.According to The BEAT’s

sources, the radio stationthat once kept the people inthe know with news, enter-tainment, music and sports,should be broadcasting

An enterprise development pro-gramme, implemented by TheVuka Mentorship Programme,for a major stainless steel andferrochrome producing com-pany, is set to help numerousSmall and Medium Enterprises(SME’s) in the North West andLimpopo develop into sustain-able businesses.The intention of the programme

is to provide mentorship that de-livers future growth for thesecompanies, thereby stimulatingeconomic and social develop-ment in local communities. Themain goals of mentoring thesecompanies include job creation,innovation through usage of aproduct, service and/or market,community sustainability, andexport readiness.In order to be considered for

inclusion in the programme, ap-plying enterprises must meetcertain criteria, including oper-ating for a minimum of two yearsand having achieved turnoversbetween R2 million and R10 mil-lion per year.These companies must also

employ a minimum of five peo-ple, and have demonstrated aprofit for two consecutive years.Several areas will be incorpo-

rated in the programme, includ-ing Northam, Amandelbult andThabazimbi.The Vuka Mentorship Pro-

gramme is a structured enter-prise development initiative thatprovides assessment andmentoring for existing busi-nesses, as well as goal settingand development of businessideas. The programme is alsoverified as a conduit throughwhich corporate companies can

Mentorship programme forentrepreneurs in Limpopo

conduct their enterprise devel-opment activities, and earnBlack Economic Empowerment(BEE) points.Sharon Reed, CEO of

Neosho119, which runs theVuka Mentorship Programme,said that the programme’sunique model has the capacityto develop entrepreneurial activ-ity in the North West andLimpopo. “The Vuka Mentorship Pro-

gramme has the necessarymentorship resources which toaccurately assess the businessmodels of Small, Medium andMicro Enterprises (SMMEs),and provide them with the requi-site tools to become more vi-able, and valuable contributorsto the local economy by supply-ing products or services locally,”she said.“We are confident that this

proud track-record will translateinto tangible value in this recentlyimplemented enterprise develop-ment programme, and help manysmall businesses within the NorthWest and Limpopo become worldclass sustainable enterprises.”“As such, we urge any business

owners operating within these ar-eas that meet the programme’scriteria, and are in need ofmentorship skills, to apply assoon as possible, in order to notmiss out on this golden opportu-nity,” she said.Interested parties who would like

to know more about The VukaMentorship Programme can visittheir website atwww.vukamentorship.co.za orcontact the Vuka franchise atcharles@nwvukamentori-ship.co.za(.)

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Any which way you can. This athlete showed off his unorthodox technique for flyingover the bar in the high jump item at the Inter Primary Schools athletics tournament.Photo: TK Mashaba

This young athletereminded bystand-ers of a gazellewith her flightfooted tread onthe running trackat Inter PrimarySchools athleticstournament.Photo: TKMashaba

The long jump item at the Inter Primary Schools athletics tournament provided ath-letes and spectators with some dramatic moments. Photo: TK Mashaba

The older learnersfrom LaerskoolWarmbad jumpedin and helped atthe youngerlearner’s eventsat the InterPrimary Schoolsathletics tourna-ment that washeld at LaerskoolWarmbad onThursday, 31January. Photo:TK Mashaba

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The Congress of South African Students(COSAS) in the Waterberg will be meet-ing today, Friday, 8 February, to discussthe issues surrounding Letamong Com-bined Schools in Mookgophong.Letamong Combined Schools, situated

11 kilometres outside Mookgophong,shocked the whole Waterberg districtwhen they only reached a 5% pass ratein the 2012 matric results. Only one stu-

COSAS looking for answers at Letamong Combined Schooldent in the school passed the matric ex-ams.Abram Mohlake, COSAS secretary in

the Waterberg district, said that the or-ganisation would have a meeting, involv-ing all representatives in the circuit, todiscuss how it could happen that a schoolshould achieve such a low pass rate.He said that the 5% pass rate amazed

all COSAS leaders and that they couldnot leave the matter without trying to in-tervene.

Deputy Chairperson of COSAS in theWaterberg, Motloka Ramenyane, said thatthe organisation plans to follow up on thematter “We have learnt that there are spe-cific issues affecting this school. We willtable them at the meeting on Friday,” hesaid.He said that allegations are that

Letamong Combined Schools did not haveenough teachers and that learners had totravel over great distances to reach theschool. According to COSAS, the distance

is especially troublesome during exams.“Some learners reside in Mookgophong

and have to rely on lifts and on public trans-port to and from the school. This oftencauses delays,” Ramenyane said.Ramenyane said that COSAS was will-

ing to look into the possibility of movinglearners, who live in the MookgophongTownship, to schools that are closer.Jack Kekana, principal of Letamong Com-

bined Schools was not available for com-ment at the time of going to press.

In the shot put event, athletes tested their strength and skill against each other bypushing the shot as far as possible. Photo: TK Mashaba

Athletes gave itall they had whenthey competed inthe hurdle eventat the InterPrimary Schoolsathletics tourna-ment that washeld at LaerskoolWarmbad onThursday, 31January. Photo:TK Mashaba

Sometimes the landing is softer than expected as this high jump athlete at InterPrimary Schools athletics tournament found out the hard way. Photo: TK Mashaba

It’s farther than itseems. The effortis clearly visibleon this youngrunner’s face asshe ran with allher might at InterPrimary Schoolsathletics tourna-ment. Photo: TKMashaba

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The SAFA Regional Waterberg League willresume as normal after Bafana Bafana waseliminated from the African Cup of Nationstournament.Since there will be no more Bafana Bafana

games to watch or attend, no more SAFAleague games will be missed.Previously SAFA announced that all fixtures

that were scheduled on the same dates asthe Bafana Bafana AFCON games would bepostponed in order to give players and sup-porters the opportunity to follow the nationalteam in their endeavours.Stream ALast weekend saw some mouth watering

local soccer action. In Stream A, NTK HappyBoys played to a 1-1 draw with A1 Terrors.Diesel n Dust and Troublemakers also playedto a draw with a final score of 2-2.Bela Bela Pirates beat Young Black Liz-

ards 3-1 while Total Surrender played to a 1-1 draw against Bazooka. Bela Bela Piratesare now leading the log with 20 points. Die-sel n Dust brings up the rear with 7 points.Stream BOn Saturday, 2 February, Stream B offered

some interesting results. Mokopane Morn-

SAFA regional Waterberg league resumes smoothly

The SAFA League postponed some of their games to make sure that Bafana Bafanahad all the possible support available during the AFCON tournament. Photo: Supplied.

ing Stars beat Thaba FC 2-0 while DimakatsoSundowns won their game against Beneficaby forfeit.Mookgophong All Stars played to a goal-

less draw against Dynasty. The seeminglyunstoppable Dynasty gave Maxoma a thrash-ing with the final score standing at 5-0. RealMadrid beat Simple Yellows 2-0.On Sunday, 3 February, the Stream B

games continued. Mosesetjane United beatMokopane Morning Stars 3-2 while Thabaand Mookgopong All Stars played to a 0-0draw.Mokopane Stone Breakers won by forfeit

against Real Madrid while Maxoma was atthe receiving end of another high score beat-ing of 5 -1 beating by Benfica.The log is led by Yster United on 25 points

with Mokopane Morning Stars at the tail endwith only four points.Stream CIn Stream C, Super Eagles beat Mogul FC

5-0 while Seleka Callies played to a 1-1l drawwith Ocean Birds.Sea Rovers won by forfeit against Zaba All

Stars while Domingos lost 3-0 against Bar-celona. The log is still led by Seleka Callieson 20 points while Sea Rovers at only man-aged to collect two points so far.

Albert Lithuli Primary School is very proud of SelloMaluleke, who did very well at the Inter Primary Schoolsathletics championships that were held at LaerskoolWarmbad on Thursday, 31 January. Sello came first inthe 1500 metres and 800 metres events. He also camesecond in the 100 metres event. He will go on to the clus-ter level on Saturday, 9 February. His teacher, PietMolekoa, said that Sello has an extraordinary talent thatneeds to be nurtured. Photo: TK Mashaba