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9 October 2015

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Matric Farewell

Drugs are a scourge on the townshipof Bela-Bela, with many youngpeople addicted to dangerous andillegal substances, but police hopethat they are making progress toeradicate the problem with the arrestof an alleged drug dealer onThursday, 24 September.Bela-Bela’s Frans Mutau, also

known as Bomba, was arrested at hishome after allegedly being found inpossession of a considerable quantityof illegal drugs. The street value of thesubstances has not yet been determined.Mutau already has two cases

pending against him on similarcharges, according to policespokesperson Lieutenant-ColonelAbel Phetla.“He was arrested following our

investigation and was found withdrugs which have since been sent toforensics for testing and to check itsstreet value,” said Phetla.Mutau briefly appeared before the

Bela-Bela Magistrate’s Court onTuesday, 29 September.he appearde again on Friday, 2

October and was denied bail.Thabo Innocent Molebatsi was also

arrested on similar charges onWednesday, 30 September, after thepolice were tipped off. Bela-BelaHead of Detectives Lieutenant-Colonel Abel Phetla said that theyreceived a tip-off that Molebatsi hadbeen collecting drugs from a dealer.The police waited for him andfollowed him until they arrested himnext to the Springbok Liquor Store intown at Bela-Bela.He appeared in court briefly at the

Bela-Beal Magistrate’s Court and wasexpected to reappear on Thursday, 8October, for formal bail application.

Alleged drugdealers in thedock

TK Mashaba

KeaketsweKgolofelo and

Amukelani Ndlovulooked beautiful in

a blue tux and aflowing white

dress.The pairattendedWarmbad

Hoërskool’s MatricFarewell at the

French Toastrestaurant at

Hartbeespoortdamon Thursday,

1 October.

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beateditor@gmail.com | Website: thebeat.linmedia.co.zaCRIME

Although the police say that theyhave had some success during theprevious financial year, it does notappear as though the crime figureshave changed much over the lastmeasurement period.The national crime figures were

released on Tuesday, 29 September,by Nkosinathi Nhleko, the Ministerof Police, and Riah Phiyega, theNational Police Commissioner. Thefigures were calculated from caseswhich were reported and handled bythe police between April 2014 andMarch 2015.Sex-related crime, assault, arson,

burglary, the theft of motor vehicles,trade crime, transit robberies andbank robberies have apparentlydecreased nationwide. Howevermurder, attempted murder, assaultwith the intent to do serious harm,robbery, damage to property, theftfrom motor vehicles, cattle theft,drug-related crime and hijackingshave all gone up.In Limpopo all types of crime have

increased over the past term, exceptfor sex-related crimes, burglaries athomes, the possession of unlicensedfirearms and trade crime, which havedecreased slightly.In Bela-Bela assault, sex-related

crime, robberies, damage toproperty, burglaries from homes andburglaries at businesses haveincreased.In Mookgophong sex-related crime,

assault, arson, home invasions, theillegal possession of firearms, drunkdriving and robberies at businesseswere all found to be on the increase.According to the official figures it

appeared as though The BEAT’sreaders’ area experienced no theft ofmotor vehicles or cattle theft duringthe term.The South African Police Service,

however, found that the figuresrelating to cattle theft, hijackings andtheft of motor vehicles were a resultof a technical error.At Bela-Bela 42 cases of theft of

motor vehicles and 18 cattle theftcases were reported. In the previousfinancial year 42 theft of motorvehicle cases and 30 cattle theftcases were investigated, according tothe adjusted figures.

Andries van der Heyde

Crime figuresshow noimprovement

The eleven year-old boy who was allegedlystabbed by three other learners of TiisetsoPrimary School in Radium outside Bela-Bela is recovering at home.

The boy was stabbed during school hourson Wednesday, 23 September. According tothe boy’s mother her son had beencelebrating Heritage Day with other

Child is recovering after stabbing

Justin Steyn learners when three of the older learners, allof whom are apparently older 13, demandedthat the younger boy buy liquor for them.

It is alleged that he was attacked by thethree other boys soon after he had returnedwith the liquor.

According to his mother the boys broke theempty liquor bottles they had been drinkingout of and used the bottles to stab her sonmultiple times. He suffered stab wounds onboth arms, legs, his back, and his forehead.

Guests at holiday resorts left withoutlifeguards as personnel protest

TK Mashaba

The protestors took over the entrance of Forever Resorts on Tuesday, 6 October. Photo: TK Mashaba

Some of themembers of theunion showing offtheir protestposters. Photo:TK Mashaba

The boy’s mother claimed that she was calledto the scene by her sister who works at theschool, where they met with police officers.She claimed that the boys have not been seensince the incident, and that she took her sonhome to treat his wounds.She said that she had reported the incident to

police at Cyferskuil but has not received anyfeedback from them.The school has denied knowledge of the

incident.

Guests at Forever Resorts inBela-Bela were left withoutlife guards or service as mostof thepersonnelwent onstrike at theentrance ofthe resort.More than

50 personnelworking indifferentdepartments, who aremembers of Ucimeshawu,went on a protest allegingthat themanagement is“taking them for aride”.One of the

protesters told TheBEAT that theForever Resortsmanagement arefailing them.“The company is

making millionsbut they don’twant our union tobe allowed on theirpremises,” he said.“How are wesupposed to raiseour concerns?”They also allege

that they are notreceiving leavepayments.

“Look at the school theyclaim to sponsor at thetownship, RaelengSecondary School. Theschool doesn’t havefacilities but other schools

in town arein goodcondition,”said theman, whopreferredto remainanonymous.Sam

Rammutla,the manager at ForeverResorts, did not commenton the situation.

“The companyis makingmillions”

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beateditor@gmail.com | Website: thebeat.linmedia.co.za GOVERNMENT / POLITICAL

Local church in Bela-Belahelps the needy

A Bela-Bela Pastor, Tsholo Modise, feltthat it was high time that he plough back tothe community in the area where he wasraised by contributing to their well-being.The pastor and his church, Go Forward

Ministries, partnered with Word of theNations Church, also from Bela-Bela, tohost an event on Saturday, 26 September toofficially hand over donations to the needy.He said that they intended to lend a helpinghand to people from disadvantagedbackgrounds who cannot afford basic needssuch as food.At least 50 community members were

identified to receive food parcels, while girlchildren from needy families receivedsanitary towels. The churches also gaveclothes to as many community members asthey could. All these efforts were madepossible through the efforts of members and

Lizzy Bapela leadership of both churches.People from different organisations and

ordinary community members witnessed thegood deeds by the churches.Senior Pastor at the church Phineas

Khumalo said that the issue of families thatare child headed and those depending onsocial grants is really a concern and theysaw a need to step in and help where theycan. He added that the gathering was tospend the day with the identifiedbeneficiaries and show them that the Godthat they pray opens doors that no onecannot open and is there for everyone evenin times of need.Pastor Khumalo further said that bringing

the churches together to hand over thedonations was to allow each and everychurch member to be involved in thecharity drive and pledge their support. Headded that unemployment and povertystricken communities need all the help theycan get.

A volunteer displayed the sanitarytowels before handing them over tobeneficiaries. Photo: Lizzy Bapela

Word of the Nations Church’ SeniorPastor Phineas Khumalo displayedsome of the parcels that were to bedonated. Photo: Lizzy Bapela

Light of Africa, a non-profit organization(NPO) has invited netball clubs in andaround Bela-Bela to take part in a netballtournament that will start on Saturday, 24October and will be running forapproximately a month.“We will hold a Netball tournament and

we are inviting clubs from Rapotokwane,Pienaarsrivier and Tsakane to register andtake part in our planned tournament,” saidthe NGO’s project coordinator JosiasRamalekana. Ramalekana has previouslysaid that the organization is in the processof establishing teams for various sports inBela-Bela, the first of which is aimed atfocusing on netball.

Light of Africa invites communityto netball tournament

Justin Steyn He said that they have managed to registerfive groups in Bela-Bela, but would like tohave more clubs and their teams registeredbefore the tournament starts.Ramalekana said that the organization is

focused at luring the youth of Bela-Belafrom drug and alcohol abuse and looking atways to improve the town’s sports fields.“Many of the sports fields are dilapidated

and ruined,” he said. “We are planning toreopen and upgrade these facilities in thenext few months.”According to Ramalekana, the response

from the community’s sports council hasbeen positive, and they are excited to tacklethe project head-on.Clubs and teams interested in getting

involved with the tournament can contactRamalekana on 083 425 3999

Members of the Democratic Alliance fromthe national, provincial, district and localoffices recently visited Raeleng SecondarySchool recently to donate toiletries andreusable sanitary towels to female learners.

The visit was conducted as part of theDA’s ongoing campaign to ensure thatfemale learners remain in school evenduring their menstrual days. The mainconcern is that girl learners miss about 55days of school because they are tooembarrassed to go while they aremenstruating, or simply cannot affordsanitary towels. The event was held underthe theme “Women are the real architects ofsociety”, a quote from an Americanmusician known as Cher.

The DA’s Deputy Federal ChairpersonDesiree van der Walt and nationalspokesperson Refilwe N’tseke leddignitaries from various provinciallegislatures and local and districtmunicipalities at the event, with parents andschool management and governing bodyalso in attendance. Raeleng’s Grade 8 to 11learners received motivational talks fromdifferent speakers; and goodie hampersamong others which included the sanitarytowels which last for five years.

In his welcome address, Raeleng principalJoseph Mashishi highlighted that the schoolis a public venue for all organisations whoneed to hold their gatherings, especially

DA helps Raeleng School femalelearners

Lizzy Bapela

those involving the learners. He added thatit does not matter what organisation,department or political party. Only themessage for the children, he says, isimportant.

Member of the Limpopo ProvincialLegislature and Shadow Minister onWomen Denise Robinson outlined the role

of the DA’s Women’s Network (DAWN),addressing the learners on what it means tobe a woman and roles and responsibilitieswomen have in their communities.N’tseke addressed them on education and

life in women’s world, bullying at schooland the National School NutritionProgramme, encouraging them never to be

ashamed of being poor. She also quoted thelate president Nelson Mandela when he saidthat “education is the most powerfulweapon one can use to change the world”,adding that girls need to get propereducation to better their lives and that oftheir loved ones and communities. She alsospoke about children who are living inplaces of safety, saying that the places donot often provide the girls with all theyneed including emotional support.Meanwhile, Sue Barnes of Project Dignity

addressed the learners on the “Keep a girlin school” programme, giving out presentsduring her interaction with them. She taughtthem about puberty, menstruation and sex.The learners showed off their talents and

rendered poems in line with Women’sMonth and the role that president Mandelaplayed in women’s lives. All the speakersacknowledged the teachers and the schoolmanagement team for their efforts inmaking sure that the learners acquirerelevant skills to better their future and stayfocused on their studies.Van der Walt acknowledged one of the DA

councillors David Senosha’s invite to visitthe school. Senosha expressed concern onthe way that some parts of life or naturalproblems affect the lives of girls, some ofwhom are forced to stay out of schoolduring their time of the month, and thoughtthat they needed assistance. He added thatlearners from disadvantaged familybackgrounds need some sort of assistanceto also be made to feel normal andwelcomed in the society.Matilda van der Merwe assisted with some

of the hampers that were distributed to thelearners, adding items that are a necessity togirl children.

The learners were treated to some goodie hampers after the event.Photo: Lizzy Bapela

The staff at NTK Modimolle recently gathered at the company’s head office to bidfarewell to two of their colleagues Ella Matlala and Piet Ringane.Photo: Mzamane Ringane

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Selma Seedatlooked lovely in a

red dress withgold detail and

elaboratelydressed hair, while

her partnerAbdulla Bhamjee

matched thecolour of her dress

with his corsage.The pair attended

WarmbadHoërskool’s Matric

Farewell at theFrench Toastrestaurant at

Hartbeespoortdamon Thursday,

1 October.

Hoërskool Warmbad Matric FarewellWarmbad Hoërskool’s matricstudents had their Matric Farewellon Thursday, 1 October. Thestudents were taken by bus to theFrench Toast restaurant atHartbeespoortdam, where theywere treated to a French-styleevening of glamour and glitz.Photos by Herman Steyn.

Hillary Modise wasa vision in palepeach, while herpartner GomolemoMogashoa sporteda check jacketand snazzy strawhat.

MarleneRamanyimi stole

the show in abreathtaking blue

creation, while herpartner Molefe

Monahengmatched her with

a blue tie.

Tebang Sesani brought a touch of red tohis outfit, arriving with his partnerLouisa Mabuwa.

Ofentse Mokoenawas stylish in apale blue suit,while his partnerAmmerencia Louwdazzled in a shortwhite number withmatching heels.

Paulina Masakawore a daringwhite-and-bluecreation with Greekovertones, whileher partner MosheMdau matched herin navy.

You alllooked

STUNNING!

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Phagameng High School matric dance

Grade 12 learner Levy Sebopelo and educator VictoriaLetoaba arrive at the Matric Farewell at Koro Creek inModimolle

Malliki Chueu andKutlwanoMthembu bothlooked gorgeous.

Lebogang Maluleke looked fit for thered carpet in a white lace confection,while Fabio Molomo was not to bemissed in white and blue.

Letta Dlomo looked glamorous in allwhite accessorized with gold, whileDineo Matjila’s black and whiteensemble looked lovely.

Boitumelo Thobane and Louisa Matomewere selected as the best dancingcouple for the night, during their MatricFarewell at Koro Creek in Modimolle.Photo: Mzamane Ringane

Susan Moneoang drew admiring looks in a hot-pink number,while her escort Kgothatso Maluleke looked handsome in abeige suit.

Good luck to allMATRICS

with the finalexams.

Phagameng High School held theirMatric Farewell at Koro Creek inModimolle this past weekend. Allphotos by Mzamane Ringane

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The New Age Organization inModimolle is happy with thesuccess of the second edition oftheir annual Mr and Miss PrimarySchools contest.The event was held at the Peter

Nchabaleng Community Hall on 12September, with learners from allfive primary schools given a chanceto compete.Philanda Machaba was crowned

Miss Primary Schools 2015, whileNono Mohlala and Martina Baloyiwere crowned first and secondprincesses respectively.In the boys’ category Itumeleng

Magwaza won the Mr PrimarySchools 2015 title, while TebogoTolo took the first prince title.William Molekoa also made it to

the top three when he snatched thesecond prince title.The audience chose Pontsho

Makama and Mmabatho Kekana astheir two favourite contestants, inthe viewers’ choice category.Event organiser and founder of

New Age Organisation EdwardMasingi said they are planning a

Mr and Miss Primary Schoolcontest a success

Mzamane Ringane

Contestants who competed for the Miss Primary Schools crown. Photo: Mzamane Ringane

bigger and better event for the year2016.“Three local schools namely

Modimolle Primary School, HectorPeterson Primary School andDagbreek Primary Schoolparticipated in this year’s contest.Lekkerbreek Primary School andMaokeng Primary Schools did notrespond to our invitation. We intendto also invite other primary schoolsin Mabatleng and Mabaleng andother parts of Modimolle for our2016 competition”, he said.New Age is a community based

organization that works with thechildren and youth of Modimolle.Masingi said their aim is toprevent the spread of HIV/AIDS, TB, and STI’samongst the youth.Masingi said they also aim

to eradicate crime by creatingprogrammes for the youth inthe area.“The main purpose of the

event was to give the youngpeople the platform todisplay their talent andpotential. We know that someof these young people will bemodels in the future, but it

has to start somewhere. That is whywe are building a foundation for theseyoung people”, Masingi continued.“I extend gratitude to Councillor Ace

Mashaba, Modimolle Primary School,Dagbreek Primary School, HectorPeterson Primary School, educatorsEdmond Mangwato, Ediel Mokoka,Mangwedi Phala, Riah Seboneo, theJudges, Our MC Lesley Nkanyane,recording artist Rebecca, thecontestants, parents and community,”he concluded.Winning contestants were taken on a

three-day camp at EmmarentiaGeldenhyus, Bela-Bela from 25-27September 2015.

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Dj Tira left peopleasking for moreduring the 1stSpring Festival inModimolle. Photo:TK Mashaba

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First Modimolle SpringFestival a success

The long-awaited first Modimolle SpringFestival got people from the Waterberg andacross the province dancing to theirfavourite artists and DJs, with a surpriseact, DJ Tira, adding more fuel to the fire.

The Ephraim Mogale Stadium went crazywith people dancing and screaming for themost popular DJs.

“As organizers of the event, we had a hugesurprise planned for the audience, whichwas DJ Tira. He added joy and spirit to theevent, as we knew that his oomph on stageand in music production background is suchan inspiration to local DJs. Whenorganizing an event, our focus is not onlyon the party, but bringing inspiration to theaudience,” said Mpho Chokolo, theorganizer.

Legendary DJ Black Coffee also treated

TK Mashaba fun lovers with his skills, while DJs HeavyK and Shimza, a Modimolle local and theevent’s host, enthralled the audience.

The event ended at 02:00 in the morning,with music-hungry fans still asking formore.

“Per the regulations governingentertainment in the Republic of SouthAfrica, the sound was set to be shut downat 02:00,” said Chokolo.

He added that they are already hard atwork on plans for the next festival in 2016.

DJ Shimza thanked the supporters whoattended.

“It’s a grand feeling to come and play inmy neighbourhood,” he said. “My motherwas born here, and I wanted to come andbring the fun to my fans,” he said.

“This is just the beginning and we areglad that we got all the support we neededfrom fans and the local municipality,” hesaid.

Dj Shimza withfans before hisset. Photo: TKMashaba

Lucas Sebola set to release newalbum next year

Lucas Sebola, also known as Shaun, isready to take the country by storm withhis new project.The Bela-Bela local who is a singer,

songwriter, piano and guitar player, saidthat now is the time for him to work onan album.Talking to The BEAT, Sebola said that

he had been inspired by the late Umanji,an Afro-Pop artist, and hasn’t lookedback since.“I moved to Gauteng in 2008 and

started playing in big events,” he said.

Lucas Sebolaon his singlecover sleeve.Photosupplied.

TK Mashaba“Things really started opening up forme.”He enrolled at Unisa where he studied

Musical Theory and jazz guitar, andauditioned for a band called Anami, wholater won awards with a track he hadworked on.“In 2010 I joined a group called the G7

who I am working with still, although Ialso work with other artists,” he said.Sebola released his hit afro-pop single

Gauteng in April of this year.“I am busy completing my album which

will be released next year,” he told TheBEAT. “It will be afro-pop and afro-fusion, with a bit of jazz.”

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Mookgophong Constituency office hostssports day event

Lizzy Bapela

The ANC Constituency office inMookgophong recently held a sports dayevent at the local stadium in order to crowntop three teams in netball and top six insoccer.

Constituency office administrator WesaniSithole said that the event was held as partof the constituency outreach program to getyoung men and women participating in thetwo sports. He added that they also aimedat reviving the spirit of sports among youngpeople in area, as many end up losinginterest due to a lack of facilities, which is awaste of talent.

Six teams participated in the soccertournament, namely Tigers FC, BlackpoolFC, Wits FC, Cosmos FC, Shela Stars FCand Stone Breakers FC.

In soccer, Tigers FC emerged victoriousand walked away with a soccer jersey andgold medals. Stone Breakers FC came

Young people of Mookgophong came out in their numbers to attend theConstituency Office’s sports day event. Photo: Lizzy Bapela

second and won a soccer ball and silvermedals. The third position went to Wits FC,who received bronze medals.Meanwhile, in netball, Tigers’ team took

the winners’ crown and received sevenbibs and gold medals, while BJ Starscame out second and received silvermedals. Stone Breakers’ netball team gotposition 3 and received certificates forparticipation.Players and coaches from all the losing

teams and referees received certificates asa means of appreciation for theirparticipation in the tournament.In his closing remarks, another

constituency office administrator SollyChego emphasised that the officeacknowledges the importance of sports andthe role it plays in young people’s livesand the tournament will hosted annually inSeptember. He also thanks the hundredsthat attended the first ever event,remarking that it was a great support,considering that it was just a start up.

Terrors FC ready for first league gamesLizzy Bapela

Players of the ABC Motsepe Leagueteam Terrors FC are working hard atSunfa Stadium, gearing up for thesecond season of the league.

The now Bela-Bela based teamoriginating from Modimolle expressedtheir readiness during The BEAT’s visitrecently when they were busy with theirpreparations. Players, technical supportand management team are workingtogether to ensure a goal filled season intheir quest to develop young players andready them for professional playing.

In the 2015/2016 season kick-offweekend of Friday, 9 October of theABC Motsepe League games, Terrors FCwill play against Dolphins FC at SunfaStadium on Sunday, 11 October.Dolphins FC hails from Eldorado Villagein the Capricorn District. Soccerheavyweights, legends, supporters and

Striker and left winger Donovan Albertsaka Donny Photo: Lizzy Bapela

Striker Simon Thobane aka Y-Tjukutja.Photo: Lizzy Bapela

representatives of teams from across theWaterberg District expected to come outin their numbers and attend the games tosupport the team.Sixteen teams will be participating in

the Limpopo Provincial League, witheach team hosting a total of 15 matchesand playing another 15 away. Each teamwill play twice against the other andTerrors FC is expected to go all out intheir preparations, as supporters fromtheir former hometown Modimolle areexpected to show up at the games.Terrors FC has recently signed in two

new players from Spa Park United whoare known for their good play and goalscoring in the field. Strikers SimonThobane aka Y-Tjukutja and DonovanAlberts aka Donny, who also left wing,are looking forward to a new season intheir new home, Terrors. They told TheBEAT that they were very excited to jointhe team and will continue their hardwork there.

Modimolle hosts bike spinning contestMzamane Ringane

In an arguably first-of-its-kind competitionaround Modimolle, or perhaps the entireWaterberg region, bicycle spinners fromaround the area contested for prizes at the localPhagameng Sports Ground on Saturday, 3October.Members of two local groups, namelyLimpopo VW Club and Modimolle BMXCrew, showcased their rare skills of spinningbicycles in front of cheering spectators.

The competition was organised by athleteJunior Moatshe in partnership with localresident Mosima Mahapa.

Entrepreneur Happy Motshegoa who is thefounder of a school uniform manufacturingcompany DESTMOTSH, also contributed byproviding a gazebo and banners on the day.

Thabo Ledwaba of Modimolle BMX Crewhad the crowd eating out of his palm, but thenhe was disappointed when the chain of his

bicycle broke while he was performing hisstunts.

Michael Morudu who is also from the samegroup took advantage of the situation andimpressed the judges.

Morudu was voted as the winner of the day,with Ledwaba claiming the second spot afterhis bike was fixed.

Tebogo Theledi of Limpopo VW Club

claimed the third spot, with Thabo Sepoloaneemerging as the overall winner in the under-15category.Sepoloane did not compete with anyone as he

was the only one in that age category.Competition organiser Junior Moatshe said

they saw these young boys spinning theirbicycle in the streets, and thought it would begreat if they bring them together by organising

a contest.He said they will be hosting this competition

on an annual basis, and further highlighted thatthey would like to expand to other areas of theWaterberg should they have sponsors.Moatshe said they are planning another

similar event, which will be held in Decemberthis year.Mosima Mahapa who was working closely

with Moatshe in organising this event, said sheis delighted that the inaugural contest went sowell.She said she hopes that the next edition of the

competition will be bigger, especially if theycan get assistance from the businesscommunity and other sectors.Entrepreneur Happy Motshegoa said he was

touched by this initiative, which is why hedecided to be part of the event.He said he believes that this competition will

motivate those young boys to focus on positivethings in life, and to also help them stay awayfrom destructive activities.

Michael Morudureaches for abottle of waterwhile his bicycle isin motion. Photo:MzamaneRingane.