Zoutpansberger 31 March 2023

Zoutpansberger

Vandalisme kos dorp duur

Deur Andries van Zyl

Dat die plaaslike owerhede en wetstoepassers besig is om die geveg te verloor teen die misdadigers wat tans verantwoordelik is vir die grootskaalse plundering van Louis Trichardt se brandkrane is duidelik. Feitlik nie ‘n dag gaan verby waar brandkrane se geelkoper-sluitkleppe nie afgedraai word vir hulle skrootmetaal waarde nie. Dié skade is egter nie al wat kommer wek nie, maar ook die verlies aan miljoene liters water in ‘n dorp wat reeds ernstig gebuk gaan onder kroniese watertekorte.

Die Vhembe Distriksmunisipaliteit, wat verantwoordelik vir water en die instandhouding van die gepaardgaande infrastruktuur, kan tans

nie voorbly om beskadigde brandkrane te herstel nie. Hul woordvoerder, mnr. Matodzi Ralushai, het Maandag by navraag gesê dat sedert dié misdaadtendens einde verlede jaar begin het, reeds 78 gevalle van beskadigde brandkrane by hulle gerapporteer is (teen begin Maart was Vhembe bewus van slegs 12 gevalle). Hierdie skade kos hulle al meer as R1 miljoen tot op datum, ‘n uitgawe waarvoor hulle nie begroot het nie.

Volgens Ralushai het hulle nog geen terugvoer van die polisie gekry oor moontlik arrestasies in die saak nie, alhoewel hulle met die polisie en gemeenskap saamwerk om die skuldiges aan te pen te laat ry.

“Die munisipaliteit verloor baie geld om die beskadigde brandkrane te herstel, en die diewe moet asseblief ophou om dit te beskadig en te

vandaliseer,” het Ralushai gesê.

Met die diefstalle wat voortduur en geen aanduiding wie daarvoor verantwoordelik is en of iemand al daarvoor aangekeer is nie, vra inwoners met reg wat die polisie se rol in hierdie verband is.

Makhado polisiewoordvoerder sers. Irene Radzilane het in antwoord gesê dat die polisie deurlopend met alle rolspelers, insluitend die munisipaliteit en skrootmetaalhandelaars, in gesprek is. Sy het gesê dat hulle doen wat hulle kan om die skuldiges vas te trek, maar dat die publiek nie kan verwag dat hulle elke brandkraan moet oppas nie. Hulle het net nie die mannekrag daarvoor nie.

‘n Breë persepsie onder die publiek is dat die geelkoper sluitkleppe afgesteel word omdat ‘n

mark daarvoor bestaan en dat skrootmetaalhandelaars dié mark skep. Wat dit betref het Radzilane plaaslike skrootmetaalhandelaars verdedig en gesê dat hulle nou met die polisie saamwerk wat die probleem betref.

“Die gesteelde geelkoper gaan beslis nie na plaaslike skrootmetaalhandelaars nie. Dit word uit die streek geneem,” het Radzilane gesê. Sy het bygevoeg dat behalwe die brandkrane se sluitkleppe, ‘n ernstige probleem ook bestaan ten opsigte van watermeter- en kabeldiefstalle. Die diefstalle van die sluitkleppe vind gewoonlik deur die nag plaas (alhoewel gevalle ook al helder oordag gerapporteer is), veral gedurende periodes van beurtkrag. Skade word derhalwe eers die volgende oggend opgemerk. (Vervolg op p.2)

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Brandkrane waarvan die stopkleppe afgesteel is en wat duidend liters water die lug in spuit is nou al feitlik ‘n daaglikse gesig in Louis Trichardt. Foto’s verskaf.

Nuwe waardasierol lig beslis minder wenkbroue

Deur Andries van Zyl

Ná aanleiding van die Makhado Munisipaliteit se kontroversiële 2018 tot 2023 waardasierol het die koerant besluit om die munisipaliteit se nuwe 2023 tot 2028 waardasierol bietjie van nader te gaan bekyk. Dié oefening het nogal ‘n paar interessanthede opgelewer.

Die Makhado Munisipaliteit se 2018 tot 2023 (2018/23) waardasierol is opgestel deur Geospatial Valuation Technologies vanaf Port Elizabeth teen ‘n tenderbedrag van R10 miljoen. Besware teen hierdie waardasierol het ingestroom. Wat eerstens in die 2023 tot 2028 (2023/28) waardasierol se guns tel, is dat dit deur DDP Property Valuation Experts opgestel is, ‘n maatskappy met bewese kennis van die bedryf en wat landwyd hoog aangeslaan word. Hul tenderbedrag was R1 930 000 (moet nog deur die munisipaliteit bevestig word), ‘n reuseverskil van Geospation Valuation Technologies se tenderbedrag.

In totaal het die koerant 80 residensiële

erwe (20 in die Skuldbult-area, 20 in die Nuwe Uitbreiding oos van die N1, 20 in Eltivillas en 20 in die Ou Dorp in die Rissikstraat-omgewing) in geen spesifieke orde geïdentifiseer nie en hulle waardasies tussen die 2018/23 en 2023/28 waardasierolle vergelyk.

Ons het gevind dat die waardasie van residensiële erwe in die Skuldbult-area vanaf die 2018/23 waardasierol tot en met die 2023/28 waardasierol met sowat 20% (19,87%) gestyg het. Dit behels die gemiddelde munisipale waardasie van ‘n huis in die Skuldbult area wat van R2 006 000 (2018/23) tot R2 404 500 (2023/28) gegroei het.

Die prentjie lyk soortgelyk vir die 20 residensiële erwe in die Nuwe Uitbreiding, waar die gemiddelde munisipale waardasie van huise in die 2023/28 waardasierol met bykans 17% (16,94%) gestyg het. Hier was die gemiddelde munisipale waardasie van ‘n huis vir die 2018/23 munisipale waardasie R1 416 550 en volgens die 2023/28 waardasierol is dit nou R1 656 500.

VF Plus in Limpopo dien kriminele klagte in teen Vhembe Munisipaliteit

Op die politiek front

Marcelle Maritz, provinsiale leier van die VF Plus en lid van die Provinsiale Wetgewer in Limpopo, het Dinsdag, 28 Maart, strafregtelike klagte ingedien teen die Vhembe Distriksmunisipaliteit vir die voortslepende waterkrisis in die streek.

“Die waterkrisis wat die Makhado- en Musina plaaslike munisipaliteite teister kan nie langer geduld word nie en daar moet nou daadwerklik opgetree word om dit op te los. Om dié rede het die VF Plus vandag ‘n strafregtelike klag teen die uitvoerende burgemeester van die Vhembe Distriksmunisipaliteit, mnr. Nenguda Dowelani, en die waarnemende munisipale bestuurder, mnr. NC Tshikovha, by die polisie op Louis Trichardt ingedien,” het Maritz in ‘n verklaring gesê.

Die klagte en versoek aan die polisie om ‘n ondersoek te lood spruit volgens Maritz uit die beweerde nie-nakoming van die bepalings van die Grondwet, die Nasionale Waterwet en die Wet op Waterdienste.

“Die distriksmunisipaliteit het ‘n wetlike verpligting om drinkbare water aan sy eindgebruikers, die inwoners van die Vhembe Distriksmunisipaliteit, te verskaf. Die munisipale bestuurder is die rekenpligtige beampte van die munisipaliteit en mnr. Tshikovha vervul tans hierdie rol, terwyl die uitvoerende burgemeester, mnr. Nenguda Dowelani, aangestel is as die hoof van die uitvoerende bestuur, wat veronderstel is om ‘n oorsigrol in hierdie verband te vervul,” het Maritz gesê.

In die Ou of Onderdorp lyk die prentjie heeltemal anders. Hier het die gemiddelde munisipale waardasie van huise van die 2018/23 tot die 2023/28 waardasierolle met net meer as 7% (7,28%) gedaal. Met spesifieke verwysing na die 20 residensiële eiendomme waarna gekyk is, het die gemiddelde munisipale waardasie van ‘n huis vanaf R1 692 750 (2018/23) na R1 569 500 (2023/28) gedaal.

Wat die 20 residensiële erwe betref waarna in Eltivillas gekyk is, het ‘n afname in gemiddelde munisipale waardasies ook hier voorgekom. Hier het die gemiddelde waardasie van huise van die 2018/23 tot die 2023/28 waardasierolle met net meer as 7% (7,28%) gedaal, vanaf R1 315 750 tot R1 250 000 vir ‘n gemiddelde munisipale waardasie van ‘n huis.

Die voorafgaande berekening het die indruk geskep dat die 2023/28 waardasierol opgestel is om die “foute” van die 2018 /23 waardasierol reg te stel en baie meer markverwant is. Die algemene gevoel by inwoners was dat die hele 2018/23 waardasierol niks anders as ‘n “duimsuig” oefening was nie, met geen logika in die metodiek wat gebruik is om eiendomme se waardes te bepaal nie. So byvoorbeeld is eiendomswaardes met behulp van lugfoto’s per oppervlak bepaal, wat tot gevolg gehad het dat die munisipale waardasie op huise suid van Rissikstraat in die Ou Dorp dieselfde en self hoër was as huispryse in die dorp se luukse Skuldbult area.

In reaksie op die nuwe waardasierol het dr. Suwil Rudolph, ‘n bekende plaaslik waardeerder, gesê dat hy tot op hede min klagtes ten opsigte van die nuwe waardasierol ontvang het. Hy het egter ‘n paar algemene opmerkings gemaak waarvan die publiek moet kennis neem. “Ek het klagtes ontvang dat ‘geen waardeerder my eiendom kom inspekteer het nie’. Die samestelling van die rol werk nie so nie en die werkswyse verskil van munisipale waardeerder tot waardeerder. Daar is derduisende inskrywings vir ‘n dorp, en dit sal jare neem om ‘n rol saam te stel as elke eiendom besoek moet word,” het Rudolph gesê.

Wat die vorige waardasierol betref, het Rudolph gesê die 2018/23 waardasie rol het veel te wense oorgelaat. “[Dit] ... was gedoen deur ‘n waardeerder van die Oos-Kaap wat nie die mark geken het nie. Daar was gevolglik honderde besware, maar soos gewoonlik het die meerderheid inwoners nie beswaar gemaak nie en dit skep nou die idee dat die huidige rol verkeerd is. Vra jouself net die vraag af of die waarde wat aangedui word min of meer die markwaarde is of bietjie laer. Die huidige munisipale waardeerder is goed bekend oor die land en by uitsondering het ek in die verlede en in ander dorpe ernstige besware teen sy rol teëgekom. So ja, ek stem saam die stygings is meestal aan die vorige verkeerde rol toe te skryf. In die algemeen het huispryse die afgelope vier jaar tussen 2.5% en 5% per jaar gestyg. Dit verskil egter van buurt tot buurt en dorp tot dorp,” het Rudolph gesê. Volgens hom is die nuwe waardasierol ‘n beter refleksie van markwaardes en nader aan die waarheid.

Me. Marcelle Maritz, provinsiale leier van die VF Plus en lid van die Provinsiale Wetgewer in Limpopo, tydens haar besoek aan die Makhado Munisipaliteit, waar sy strafregtelike klagte teen die Vhembe Distriksmunisipaliteit ingedien het. Foto verskaf.

Inwoners van Louis Trichardt (Makhado) en Musina sukkel al vir jare op gereelde basis met ernstige watertekorte. “Die VF Plus het ook reeds ‘n klag by die menseregtekommissie (MRK) ingedien teen die distriksmunisipaliteit oor die voortslepende waterkrisis waaraan niks gedoen word nie. Die ondersoeke moet op ‘n dringende basis geskied om die verantwoordelike amptenare tot verantwoording te roep en die waterkrisis op te los,” het Maritz gesê.

VDM take note of criminal charge, but say they are trying their best

By Andries van Zyl

The Vhembe District Municipality (VDM), by means of its municipal spokesperson, Mr Matodzi Ralushai, said on Wednesday that it took note of the fact that the Freedom Front Plus (FF Plus) had laid criminal charges against the VDM at the Makhado Police Station on Tuesday.

Matodzi went on to explain, however, that the VDM as responsible water service authority was at present busy with its responsibilities, since most projects under implementation were related to water and sanitation, of which most were multi-year projects. “Makhado West bulk water supply is 95 % complete and once completed, water supply to [Louis Trichardt] town will improve. Delays due to the Covid-19 outbreak, rain and uncontrollable circumstances have affected the construction process,” Ralushai said.

According to Ralushai, vandalism of water infrastructure in Makhado remained a huge problem and was greatly affecting a constant water supply. “Constant maintenance of the Albasini pipeline caused by leakages of ageing infrastructure is also contributing to water challenges, hence the finalisation of

Mowkop [reservoir] to resolve the problem,” said Ralushai. This project is quickly nearing completion.

Like Makhado, Musina also faces severe water challenges. “The Musina situation is also getting the municipality’s attention with the maintenance of boreholes,” said Ralushai. He added, however, that an ageing bulk line also caused severe challenges because of leakages. Vhembe is, however, treating this problem seriously as no alternative water source is available in Musina. Here, too, vandalism of boreholes is a huge problem.

“The municipality will appreciate partnerships with any stakeholders to assist in preventing vandalism of critical infrastructure such as electrical pumps, transformers and boreholes. Working together with district stakeholders, some challenges might be addressed before taking matters to commissions,” said Ralushai. He added, however, that South Africa was a democracy with an effective constitutional democracy, hence the FF Plus was welcome to raise its concerns. This relates to the criminal charge the FF Plus has laid with the police and the complaint directed to the South African Human Rights Commission.

Rudolph het verduidelik dat kaarte en Google Earth gebruik kan word om na eiendom te kyk en dit kan dan vergelyk word met werklike verkope van eiendomme wat plaasgevind het die afgelope paar jare. “Met die nodige aanpassings kan die prys van ‘n eiendom redelik akkuraat geskat word. Party van die waardeerders ry ook in die buurte om na die verkopings te kyk en sodoende te verseker die skattings is so akkuraat moontlik. Natuurlik kan hulle nie agter in die erwe sien nie en uitsig word ook beperk deur bome ens. vanuit die lug. Met plase is die uitdaging natuurlik nog groter. Dit sal dus altyd ‘n skatting bly,” het Rudolph gesê. Rudolph het gesê dat huiseienaars na korrekte markwaardes moet kyk wanneer hulle wil beswaar aanteken teen ‘n munisipale waardasie op hulle eiendom. “Die vorige verkeerde waardasie of jou buurman se verkeerde lae waardasie is nie die maatstaf nie. Ook nie jou wens om minder belasting te betaal nie. As jy beswaar maak, maak dus seker van jou markwaarde en of die beswaar werklik ‘n verskil gaan maak aan die einde van die dag ... Natuurlik sal daar foute op ‘n rol voorkom en dit is jou reg en plig om dan beswaar te maak. Kry egter jou eie professionele waardeerder om jou te adviseer of die waarde min of meer korrek is,” het Rudolph gesê.

Andel Greyling van Anhetico Eiendomme op Louis Trichardt het met Rudolph saamgestem. “Die 2018/23 waardasierol was ‘n probleem gewees. Ons het geweldig baie mense gehad wat beswaar aangeteken het. Hierdie keer [wat betref die 2023/28 waardasierol] het ons baie min mense wat wil beswaar aanteken. Van dié wat reeds by my was, en waar ek ‘n waardasie vir hulle gaan doen het, het ek steeds op ‘n hoër bedrag uitgekom as wat die munisipale waardasie is. So, ek dink hierdie 2023/28 waardasierol is definitief beter en meer akkuraat as die vorige een,” het Greyling gesê. Sy is ook van mening dat die nuwe waardasierol baie van die foute van die 2018/23 waardasierol regstel. “Ons het byvoorbeeld leë burgererwe in Cronjéstraat in die onderdorp gehad wat volgens die 2018/23 waardasierol vir R1,4 miljoen gewaardeer is. Daar is geen manier in hierdie wêreld wat ons in daardie area R1,4 miljoen sou kry vir daardie erwe nie ... Ek dink dit is hoekom die onderste gedeelte van die dorp nou [wat betref die 2023/28 waardasierol] baie meer konserwatief gewaardeer is,” het Greyling gesê. Haar raad aan huiseienaars is om mooi te dink of hulle wil gaan beswaar aanteken as hulle weet hulle huis se markwaarde is dieselfde (of self ‘n bietjie meer) as hulle munisipale waardasie. Greyling het geargumenteer dat dit nie die moeite werd is, net om ‘n paar rand op jou maandelikse erfbelasting te probeer spaar nie.

Volgens Reta Pieterse van Realty 1 op Louis Trichardt is die nuwe waardasierol meer akkuraat, maar ook nie heeltemal nie. Sy het verwys na die verskil wat steeds kan bestaan tussen munisipale waardes en werklike markwaardes. “Ons vind dat die banke nou op die huidige pryse baie moeilik volle lenings toestaan en sodoende die pryse afwaarts dwing. Indien ‘n koper nie die volle lening kry nie en bereid is om die deposito te betaal, verkoop eiendomme teen huidige pryse. Maar dan is die kans daar dat die eiendom oorgekapitaliseer is volgens die bankwaardasie indien dit weer in die mark gesit word vir herverkoop,” het Pieterse gesê.

Marita Martin van Harcourts op Louis Trichardt is ook van mening dat die nuwe 2023/28 waardasierol baie meer akkuraat as die vorige waardasie rol van 2018/23. “Daar is slegs die enkele eienaar wat dit hierdie keer teenstaan en waarvoor ons dan ‘n meer markverwante waardasie doen,” het Martin gesê.

Rekening om skade te herstel hoop op

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Strome water loop telkens vir ure lank die strate af terwyl daar op Vhembe gewag word om die krane weer te kom seël. Uit radeloosheid het baie inwoners sommer begin om self planne te maak, wat insluit om bloot ‘n stuk boomstomp in die oop brandkraan in te slaan. ‘n Meer vindingryke oplossing is egter gevind.

Die Soutpansberg Dorpswag het verlede week op hulle WhatsApp-groep die Borg-‘n-Prop projek aangekondig. Die projek word aangebied deur Water 2000 en Bekmar. Vir ‘n minimale bedrag van R150 (wat in die projekrekening inbetaal kan word) kan lede van die publiek ‘n lekkende brandkraan rapporteer en dan kan die kraan dadelik met ‘n gegalvaniseerde “prop” toegemaak word. Alhoewel die projek deur baie verwelkom is, het sommige mense egter ook vrae gehad rondom die wettigheid daarvan, veral wat betref toegang tot die brandkrane deur die brandweer in geval van ‘n brand. As teenargument het baie aangevoer dat water in elk geval omtrent nooit in die dorp beskikbaar is nie weens Vhembe se kroniese watertekorte.

‘n Voorbeeld van ‘n gevandaliseerde brandkraan wat met ‘n gegalvaniseerde “prop” verseël is as deel van die “Borg-’n-Prop” projek. Foto verskaf.

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Leopard sighting shows Soutpansberg is still their home

By Andries van Zyl

The issuing of a warning that a leopard was spotted trying to make its way into a residential area of Louis Trichardt last Wednesday night, 22 March, caused quite a stir in town. The warning was issued by the Makhado Police and spread like wildfire on social-media groups. Many residents were, however, doubtful of this, shrugging it off as fake news.

Makhado police spokesperson sergeant Irene Radzilane confirmed, however, on Thursday morning, 23 March that the police had indeed issued the warning. Radzilane stated that around 21:00 the previous evening, a motorist travelling on the N1 north had almost collided with the leopard as it had crossed the N1 near the arrestor bed just outside of Louis Trichardt. The leopard was crossing from the Komatiland plantation side across the N1 into New Town.

“The motorist went to the police station to report the incident,” said Radzilane.

Following the incident, Mr Isaac Lukoto of the office of the Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism in Louis Trichardt responded by saying that leopards are not uncommon to the Soutpansberg, which boasts a healthy leopard population.

Since the mountain range is its natural habitat, Lukoto said that chances were that the leopard had already returned to its more protected surroundings. Having said that, he still asked residents to remain vigilant and to not try and capture or kill the animal when spotted. He urged members of the public to rather call the local authorities to report any sighting. Their office can also be contacted at Tel 082 904 5812.

The leopard sighting once again raised questions about the Soutpansberg’s leopard population.

The Zoutpansberger last wrote about the Soutpansberg’s leopard population in April 2017 when

it ran an article about the sharp decline in leopard numbers because of illegal killings. This was after conclusion of a long-term study by researchers from the department of anthropology at Durham University in the United Kingdom (UK). The study found that leopard density (the number of leopards per 100 km²) in the Soutpansberg had decreased by 44% between 2012 and 2016 and by 66% since 2008.

The research project, under the then guidance of Dr Sam Williams, aimed to understand more about the threats these big cats are facing. Dr Williams explained the significance of the decrease they found. “If the current rate of decline is not slowed down, then there will be no leopards left in the western Soutpansberg mountains by 2020. This is especially alarming, considering that in 2008 this area had one of the highest leopard population densities in Africa,” said Williams in a press release at the time, issued by the Durham University marketing and communications office.

Last week’s sighting, however, indicates that some leopards are indeed left in the Soutpansberg and apparently more than people think. For instance, one farmer (who wanted to remain anonymous) told the newspaper of how he had once had a problem with a leopard taking his young cattle calves. Bait was placed, along with cameras to notify the farmer when the leopard took the bait. Video footage later revealed that instead of one leopard, six or seven different leopards were in fact taking the bait to feed.

That local golfers have spotted leopard tracks at the Soutpansberg Golf Course is also no urban legend. Local mountain bikers have also reported leopard tracks and indications of recent kills by leopards while cycling in the mountain. One of the many single mountain-biking tracks in the mountain is even dubbed “Leopard Spoor”.

But what could have forced the leopard sighted last week to venture into town? Many believe that this might be the result of a change in

habitat or of food scarcity. That baboons are on a leopard’s menu as food is a well-known fact. Recently, troops of baboon have been spotted moving further and further into Louis Trichardt’s residential areas.

The Zoutpansberger managed to track down Dr Williams, who led the long-term research study until 2016. He indicated, however, that he was no longer involved with the project and referred the newspaper to a colleague of

his, Professor Russell Hill, a professor of Evolutionary Anthropology at the Department of Anthropology, also at Durham University.

Hill said that they were still busy with leopard research in the Soutpansberg. He said that they were aware that a stable and reasonably sized leopard population was present in the mountains.

“The leopards are generally wary of humans, preferring the steep slopes and denser vegetation. However, because the

mountains are surrounded by human habitation, leopards may move through these areas to reach other areas of preferred habitat. Typically, they move at night and at times when people are less active. Leopards also tend to avoid major roads, but will cross them to move between areas. My expectation would be that this is a leopard moving between areas rather than entering the urban spaces,” Hill said.

Last week’s sighting, however, indicates that some leopards are indeed left in the Soutpansberg and apparently more than people think. Photo taken by Anton van Zyl and for illustrative purposes only.

International traffic flow along the N1 north was severely disrupted during the early hours of Tuesday, 28 March, when two trucks collided midway along the new ring road around Musina. The exact circumstances regarding the accident remain subject to police investigation, but as far as could be determined, no fatalities were reported, although one truck driver was injured. The scene was cleared during the morning to allow traffic flow to return to normal. Photo supplied. BB LOUIS TRICHARDT

Makhado scoops up SALGA awards

By Kaizer Nengovhela

The Makhado Local Municipality (MLM) has been recognised by the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) for the work it has done the past year. SALGA Limpopo held their awards ceremony at The Ranch Hotel outside Polokwane on 15 March and MLM was awarded several certificates.

MLM received a certificate for sustaining an unqualified audit opinion for 2021/22the third consecutive financial year that this award has been bestowed on the municipality. The municipality also received an award for spending 100% of their municipal infrastruc-

ture grant and was awarded an additional allocation of R16 million.

Makhado Mayor Samuel Munyai said he was honoured by SALGA’s gesture. He was quick to point out, however, that the reason why they were succeeding in their work was because they worked as a team.

“As a municipality, we work as a collective. This helps us to achieve what people think is impossible and helps us to succeed to the point where we get these awards. Many thanks to everyone: Municipal Manager Kent Nemaname, councillors and all the staff members, from junior to senior positions. This is a testimony that indeed

Makhado Municipality is committed to render services to the people. We achieved an unqualified audit opinion for the 2020/2021 financial year, and we maintained it for the 2021/2022 financial year. We are certain that we will achieve a clean audit opinion with the next audit. There are many projects in our communities. Some are still in the planning stage, while some are in the procurement process. Unfortunately, many of our community members are not informed. We appeal to our community-development workers and councillors to update our communities about the status of service-delivery issues in their areas,” said Munyai.

Hierdie week, 25 jaar

gelede in die Zoutpansberger

Hoofnuus op die voorblad van die Zoutpansberger van 27 Maart 1998 was onder meer die verdwyning van ‘n voormalige hoof van beskermingsdienste op Louis Trichardt, oom Paul Botha, en sy swaer, Boet Jackson, in die Soutpansberg. Oom Paul en sy swaer het familie en vriende groot laat skrik toe hulle Saterdag, 21 Maart, van daardie jaar spoorloos in die berg verdwyn het. Die vorige dag het hulle na ‘n stuk grond in die berg gaan kyk wat te koop was. Boet wou Saterdag weer gaan kyk, waarna die twee met oom Paul se bakkie weer na die plaas gery het. Die pad na die plaas was egter nie goed nie en oom Paul se bakkie het in sand vasgeval. Dit was toe alreeds aand gewees. Die naaste grondpad aan hulle was vier kilometer weg en die naaste hoofpad 13 kilometer weg. Pogings om die bakkie uit die sand te grawe was onsuksesvol en die tweerigting radio wat die twee saam gehad het, het geen ontvangs gehad nie as gevolg van die kloof waarin hulle vasgeval het. Hulle het toe die aand in die koue in die bakkie deurgebring. Teen vroegdag het hulle weer begin sukkel om die bakkie uit te kry. Einde ten laaste was hulle suksesvol en die twee kon weer huiswaarts keer. Intus sen het die familie met behulp van helikopters hulle soektog ook voortgesit. Groot was almal se vreugde toe die twee mans

opgespoor is. Boet het nie meer in die grond belanggestel nie.

Op ‘n meer hartseer noot het die dood van ‘n vragmotorbestuurder van Krugersdorp ook daardie week voorbladnuus gemaak. Dit nadat sy vragmotor in die bergpas teen die berg afgerol het. Plaaslike reddingsdienste het vir ure gespook om hom en sy vragmotor teen die steil helling uit te kry. Hy is egter ure ná die ongeluk in die Elim Hospitaal

By Bernard Chiguvare

Many South Africans wonder why so many of us Zimbabweans came to be settled in their country, and wonder why we do not simply return to our homeland.

This is my story – about my rural homestead in Zimbabwe that I felt forced to leave. I would like to go back and spend the rest of my life there, but the matter is not that simple.

From the early 1960s, I lived in Buhera District in Manicaland Province. I have a deep bond with this place, even though the soil is very poor for farming today.

In 1987, I got married. My uncle allocated me three hectares to build a family homestead.

I was earning a salary that allowed me to build a three-bedroom house and a small rondavel immediately. Though my wish was to build a better home, I had limited resources.

We used to grow groundnuts and maize for our own consumption.

Then, around 1998, I became employed by the Zimbabwean Public Service Commission within the Department of Home Affairs, and I relocated my family to Harare, because I was working there. Later, I was transferred to Masvingo District.

During these years, I used to employ someone to look after my home and the animals.

I made sure that our family returned to our rural home every holiday.

In 2006, during the Zimbabwe economic meltdown, four of my six children were at boarding school. My salary had become tiny when converted to the South African rand or US dollar. I could not even afford my accommodation. My resources were so strained that I had to let go of the person looking after my rural home. I still used to visit regularly, but I noticed the house was being burgled and vandalised.

The situation was difficult. Should I leave my home to be vandalised, so that I could just focus on my children’s education? I decided this was the best I could do, and I had to all but abandon my rural home.

But what soon became apparent was that if I did not make a plan by the end of 2006, my children were going to be forced to drop out of school. I sought advice from a friend, a teacher, who used to buy shoes from Bata Shoe Company in Zimbabwe to sell in South Africa. I tried to

join him, but this did not work out for me.

By 2007, I had noticed that a number of my friends had left for South Africa. My wife also went to Cape Town and was selling various things, such as brooms. I asked myself, “Should I, too, leave Zimbabwe for South Africa?” I had worked for nine years in the Department of Home Affairs. What work could I look for in South Africa? I simply did not know. My salary had become worthless, so I left my job. In March 2007, I left for South Africa.

But always at the back of my mind was my rural and true home, where I wished to retire one day. I love the place – the environment and its biodiversity. It has enough space for gardening and a bit of crop farming. I used to keep 10 head of cattle, but three were stolen and the others I had to sell.

By 2010, my home had been completely vandalised. I have no idea who had done it, but they not only stole everything – our clothes, the threepiece lounge suite, the kitchen utensils – they also made off with the window frames, the panes and the doors. This was distressing, but I had to remain steadfast, concentrating on the education of my children.

I eventually found someone to look after the place again, but when he visited his family during the Christmas holiday, he never returned. I have been told he was seeking work at a mine about 60km east of my home. Once again, no one was staying at the house.

In November last year, I returned to find that the roof of the rondavel and the house had caved in. I have, however, started to renovate the place, and I plan to extend it.

In 2009, the South African government introduced the Dispensation of Zimbabwean Permit, which became the Zimbabwean Special Permit (ZSP) in 2014 and the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) in 2017. Then the announcement was made that the ZEP would expire in June this year.

For all these years, I could manage to support my family by working legally in South Africa. If the ZEP ends, I will have to return to Zimbabwe and live at my rural home.

I love my home and wish to stay there, but right now I am not sure how I will manage to do so financially.

“I left Zimbabwe to live in South Africa. I want to go back, but it is not easy”

The family homestead in Buhera District in Manicaland Province, eastern Zimbabwe. Photo: Bernard Chiguvare.

Bernard Chiguvare is a freelance reporter who publishes

often with Zoutpansberger, Limpopo Mirror and GroundUp.

Makhado Municipality’s mayor, Samuel Munyai, surrounded by councillors, directors and officials, celebrated the accolades they received at this year’s SALGA awards. Photo supplied.

Tyd tot Vrydag om foto’s vir Maart in te stuur!

Kompetisie

Die streek se fotograwe het net tyd tot Vrydag, 31 Maart, om hulle wenfoto’s vir Maart in te stuur vir die Zoutpansberger se gewilde kalenderfotokompetisie.

‘n Maksimum van vyf foto’s per fotograaf per maand kan ingestuur word, maar fotograwe kan vir meer as een maand inskryf. Oudergewoonte soek ons na daardie spesiale foto wat die uniekheid van die Soutpansberg-streek uitbeeld, van unieke landmerke en besienswaardighede tot die natuurlewe. Die foto moet egter binne die afgelope 24 maande geneem gewees het en moet die fotograaf se eie werk wees.

‘n Prys van R600 sal vir elke maand se wenfoto betaal word. Elke maand se wenfoto sal in die laaste week van die maand gepubliseer word, tesame met ‘n paar ander goeie foto’s wat daardie maand ontvang is. Wat beoordeling betref, sal gekyk word na tegniese aspekte soos beligting,

skerpheid en komposisie. Ten opsigte van die tegniese aspekte van fotografie kan aandag gegee word aan die volgende paar aspekte: Slegs hoë-resolusie digitale foto’s (verkieslik landskap-formaat) sal aanvaar word. Die foto’s (wat goeie kwaliteit selfoonfoto’s ook kan insluit) kan in hoë resolusie per e-pos gestuur word na news@zoutnet.co.za, of op CD of geheuestokkie ingehandig word by die kantore van die Zoutpansberger te Joubertstraat 16B in Louis Trichardt. Elke inskrywing moet vergesel wees van die fotograaf se naam, kontakbesonderhede, waar die foto geneem is en met watter kamera dit geneem is. Die 12 wenfoto’s sal aan die einde van die jaar in ‘n groot-formaat muurkalender vir 2024 saamgevat word. Die kalender sal dan onder meer deur die Zoutpansberger gebruik word vir bemarkingsdoeleindes.

Vir meer inligting oor die kompetisie, skakel Andries by tel. 082 603 2419 of 015 516 4997 (tydens kantoorure).

Mr

top

for 2023! Of the 14 school staff members from dif-

schools in the area who competed in this special school edition of the SPCA’s annual Jailed & Bailed fundraiser, Thomas received the most support and raised the most money. He raised a whopping R20 000 more than the original R5 000 asked for his bail. The Louis Trichardt SPCA thanked all who supported this project and contributed. In total they raised just over R73 500. Pictured is a smiling Thomas with an equally excited Frieda on his lap.

Ben Thomas from Louis Trichardt High School was the Louis Trichardt SPCA’s

“jailbird”

ferent

Photo: Louis Trichardt SPCA.

Een van Pietman Muller se inskrywings vir Maart. Hy het hierdie bosveldtoneel met sy Nikon D700 kamera en 60 mm f2.8 lens afgeneem. Sy sluiterspoed was 1/320 van ‘n sekonde met lensopening van f5.6. Sy ISO was 1400.

Len Dames se inskrywing vir Maart. Hy het die elande vroegoggend in die Limpoporivier afgeneem met sy Canon EOS6D met 150-600 mm f5.6 lens. Sy sluiterspoed was 1/4000 van ‘n sekonder met lensopening van f6.3 en ISO van 800.

ZoutieWeather Louis Trichardt

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KERKE/CHURCHES

• Afrikaanse Protestantse Kerk (LTT) Tshirululunistraat 28, Sondag 09:00, Tel: 015 516 2272

• Afrikaanse Protestantse Kerk (Musina)

Cass Straat 16, Sondag 09:00, Tel: 015 534 2126

• Agapé Gemeente (LTT)

Sondae: Afrikaanse diens om 08:30 insluitend Peuter-, Kinder- en Tienerbedieninge. Sundays: English service at 10:30 including Toddler-, Children- and Teen Ministries, phone Pastor Chris Mattheus Tel (082 696 2619).

• AGS Louis Trichardt Munnikstraat 70, Sondae om 09:00, past. J. Wilkins (071 161 9254), J. Victor (073 799 8479), M Struwig (083 400 2511).

• AGS El-Shaddai (Musina) Watsonlaan 17, Sondag 10:00 en 18:00, Past. Boetie Visser, Tel: 015 534 3361 / 084 456 6959

• AGS Levubu Sien Levubu Christelike Gemeente (Hatfield)

• All Nations for Jesus Christian Centre (LTT)

93 Burger Street (Maranatha Centre), Sunday 09:30 & Wednesday 18:00, Past Benjamin Sithole, Tel 083

A stray afternoon thunderstorm. Thursday,

at Forestry 165 in Louis Trichardt (temporary)/

Siloam/Nzhelele Past Oke Tel 083 461 6455.

• Corpus Christi Christian Church

Corner Tarentaal and Tuva Street (Makhado Park, Extension 8), Sunday service 09:30, School of Ministry at 13:30 on Sundays. Pastor

Peter Thovhakale Tel 082 691 9943.

• St Peters Church (LTT)

33 Breda Street, Sunday 09:00, Tel: 083 377 0984 (Iain Purdon), 084

404 0050 (Soekie Bierman)

• Emmanuel Christelike Kerk (LTT)

Koraalboomstraat 3, Sondae 09:00 & 18:00, Jeug Vrydae 19:00, Past.

Andries van Heerden, Tel: 015 516 4282 / 083 357 1658

• Evangelies-Gereformeerde Kerk (LTT)

LTT Lodge-saal (Hlangananistraat), Sondagoggend erediens 08:00, kontak ds. Herbie Lyon Tel: 082 906 0288

• Gereformeerde Kerk (LTT)

H/v Anderson & Songozwistraat, Sondag 09:00 en 10:45, leraar ds. Innes Nagel, Tel. 082 701 5602

• Gereformeerde Kerk (Musina) Wilsonlaan 1, Sondag 09:30, Ds. Hannes Lee, Tel 081 043 0910 of 015 534 2253.

• Hervormde Gemeente Louis Trichardt (Musina & Alldays)

H/v Stubbs & Forestryweg, Louis Trichardt, Sondag 08:30, Alldays (09:30 elke tweede Sondag). Kontak dr. B.J. van Wyk by tel. 082 629 9851 vir meer inligting.

• Hervormde Gemeente Zoutpansberg (LTT)

H/v Stubb & Forestry, Elke tweede Sondag om 08:30, Dr. B.J. van Wyk, Tel: 082 828 5711

• Hervormde Kerk Zoutpansberg: Geloofsbond van Hervormde

Gemeentes (LTT)

H/v Stubb & Forestry, Sondag 10:15, Ds. Ronel Eckard, Tel 072 122 7956

• Hervormde Kerk (Geloofsbond Musina)

H/v Van Zyl & Celliersstraat, Sondag om 09:00, ds. Eddie Eckard, Tel: 015 534 2519 of 082 958 9095, Kerkkantoor 015 534 2756.

• Lede in Christus Kerk (LTT)

Joubertstraat 29, Sondag oggenddiens 09:30, evangeliediens om 18:00. Past. T. Gilfillan, Tel 082 465 8774

• Lewende Woord Louis Trichardt

Sondag erediens 10:00 te 49 Rissikstraat. Past. Andrew Bezuidenhout (071 078 1631).

• Levubu Christelike Gemeente (Hatfield)

Sondag 09:00 & 18:00, Past. Craig Whitcomb, Tel 015 583 0134 of 084 400 8937

• Methodist Church (LTT) 79 Munnik Street, Sunday 09:00 (English service) 10:00 (Multilingual service), Past. Alan Molyneux, Tel. 082 428 7980.

• NG Kerk (Levubu) Perseel 316, Sondag 08:30, Ds. Petrus Kriel Tel: 015 583 002 / 082 898 2081

• NG Kerk (LTT)

Erasmusstraat 23, Sondae: 09:00 oggenddiens & kinder- en kleuterkerk; 10:15 kategese; 11:00 Soekmekaar (1 x pm); 11:00

Waterpoort en Bandelierkop (1x pm); en 14:00 Kutama Sinthumule

Gevangenis; ds. Jan Pretorius (079 881 9673), ds. Corné Burger (073 759 0451), Kerkkantoor 015 516 3902.

• NG Kerk Soutpansberg (LTT)

H/v Stubbs & Andersonstraat, Sondag 09:00, ds. Etienne van Staden (083 274 3227), Kerkkantoor 079 116 1700.

• NG Kerk (Musina)

Ds. Henricostraat, Sondag 09:00, ds. André van Rooyen, Tel: 082 468

7640 / E-pos: ngkmsa@lantic.net of alvanrooyen@gmail.com

• New Covenant Kerk/Church (LTT)

115 Krogh Street, Sondag 09:00 en 18:30, Louis Trichardt, André van Niekerk, Tel 015 516 5305 or 082 926 7313.

• Ou Apostoliese Kerk van SA (LTT)

Kroghstraat, Sondagdienste 09:00 tot 10:00 en aanddiens 17:00 tot 18:00, Priester JJ Janse van Rensburg, Tel. 072 544 7505.

• Reformed Church Songozwi

Corner of Songozwi and Anderson Street, Louis Trichardt, Sunday

11:00, Rev Paul Mushayabasa (076 860 0669)

• PPK Bet-El Gemeente (LTT)

Rissikstraat 50. Sondag: 09:00 Hoofdiens & Kinderkerk, 17:00

Connect Groups. Vrydae 19:00 Jeug. Past Anthony Hees 084 418

3803.

• Sewendedag-adventiste (LTT)

Groblerstraat, Saterdag 09:00 en 11:00, leraar Johan Steyn, Tel 082

372 7362

• Sewendedag-adventiste (Musina)

H/v Turner & Whytestraat, Saterdag 11:00, Marguerite Sindon & Marietjie Diener, Tel: 015 534 3240 / 082 358 2526

• Volle Evangelie Kerk (LTT)

H/v Rissik & Burgersraat, Sondae 09:00 & 17:00, Past. Rudi Swart

Tel: 079 520 2844

• Volle Evangelie Kerk Ebenhaeser (Musina)

H/v Turner & Watsonstraat, Sondag

DEURLOPEND

Ondersteuningsgroep

Elke Maandag om 17:30 vind ‘n byeenkoms van die Christelike Ondersteuningsgroep vir alkoholen dwelmafhanklikes plaas.

Die vergadering is in die Jesus Kroon lokaal by die NG Kerk Louis Trichardt-gemeente.

Alhoewel die byeenkoms by die NG-kerk aangebied word, is persone van enige denominasie welkom. Vir meer inligting skakel Johan by 064 682 9725, Friede by 082 657 8602 of ds. Jan by 079 881 9673

Soutpansberg Kofukan Karateklub

Die Soutpansberg Kofukan Karateklub oefen elke Woensdag vanaf 18:00 tot 20:00 by die Emmanuel Christian School net buite Louis Trichardt. Die klub se Musina-tak oefen Maandae ook vanaf 18:00 tot 20:00. Vir meer inligting, skakel Tommy by tel. 083 346 6600.

LTT Shukokai Karateklub

Die Louis Trichardt Shukokai Karateklub oefen elke Maandag en Donderdag vanaf 17:30 tot 19:15 by die stoeisaal in Louis Trichardt.

Vir meer inligting, skakel sensei De Wet van Wyk by tel. 083 654 8869.

Kerk se fasiliteite nou beskikbaar

Die NG Kerk Moedergemeente (Stad op die Berg) in Louis Trichardt stel tans van hulle fasiliteite beskikbaar vir uitverhuring.

Die Ferdie Beyersaal kan 600 persone akkommodeer, en 100 persone in die Kiepersol-lokaal en 50 persone in die Jesuskroon-lokaal.

Vir meer inligting en pryse, skakel die kerkkantoor tussen 08:00 en 13:00 by tel. 015 516 3902.

Gimnastiek oefentye

Die Louis Trichardt Gimnastiekklub se beginnersklasse vir voorskoolse gimnaste vind plaas op Maandae en Woensdae vanaf 13:00 tot 14:00. Daarna is dit meisiesgimnaste se beurt wat Maandae en Woensdae vanaf 14:15 tot 15:15 oefen. Die seunsgimnaste oefen elke Dinsdag en Donderdag vanaf 15:30 tot 16:30.

Vir meer inligting, skakel Elize van der Goot (voorskoolse gimnaste) by 081 888 1371, Elzabé Stewart (meisies) by 082 566 3493 of Gerrie Vorster (079 245 2766) of Nadine Bezuidenhout (082 390 6849) vir die seuns.

NOODNOMMERS EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Friday, 31 March High: 22oC Low: 16oC

Cooler; a little morning rain.

Soutpansberg Muurbalklub

Die Soutpansberg Muurbalklub het belangstellende spelers uitgenooi om by die klub aan te sluit. Jaargelde beloop R1 800 per jaar.

Vir meer inligting kan die klub se voorsitter, Ronel Welman, geskakel word by tel. 084 581 4868 of stuur ‘n e-pos aan haar na admin@ zoutnet.co.za.

Rugbyoefening begin vir die 2023 seisoen

Die Louis Trichardt Rugbyklub het amptelik hulle weeklikse oefening vir die nuwe seisoen vervat en sal voortaan elke Dinsdag vanaf 17:30 oefen. Vir meer inligting kan Armand Stander geskakel word by 078 199 3830.

Parkour-klasse

Die Louis Trichardt Gimnastiekklub bied reeds vir geruime tyd Parkour-klasse aan. Hierdie klasse word elke Vrydag vanaf 14:00 tot 15:00 aangebied. Vir meer inligting, skakel Gerrie of Melinda Vorster by tel. 079 245 2766 of 082 567 5435.

Gister-se-Jeug byeen

Die Gister-se-Jeugklub op Louis Trichardt kom elke Dinsdag vanaf 09:00 in die saal van die Hervormde Kerk in Stubbsstraat byeen.

Die klub se leuse is “Vrolikheid by die grysheid” en hul doel is om eensame, ouer mense se venster op die wêreld net ‘n bietjie wyer oop te maak. “Te oud – beslis nie as u nog kan beweeg nie. Te jonk – ons benodig helpers,” het die klub gesê. Vir meer inligting, skakel Willie by tel. 083 453 6597 of WhatsApp Anna by 084 516 0647. Ledegeld is baie billik.

What is happening? OPKOMEND

Kerrie-en-rys te koop Vrydag 31 Maart

Die inwoners van Laat Lente en Herfsakker in Louis Trichardt nooi almal uit om hulle kerrie-en-rys verkoping op Vrydag, 31 Maart, te ondersteun.

Die verkoping vind plaas op die hoek van Impala- en Granaatstraat in die nuwe uitbreiding en ‘n bakkie kerrie-en-rys kos R20. Belangstellendes kan vooraf bestellings plaas by Peter by tel. 082 854 1250 of Alta by 067 406 7717.

WEEKLY DAM LEVELS

WEEKLIKSE DAMVLAKKE

Albasini Dam 99.5% 100.1%

Ebenezer Dam 100.7% 100.6%

Flag Boshielo Dam 100.6% 101.1%

Glen Alpine Dam 101.2% 102%

Luphephe Dam 100.9% 101%

Middel Letaba Dam 7.6% 7.7%

Nandoni Dam 101.8% 102.1%

Nsami Dam 79% 80.5%

Nwanedzi Dam 100.3% 100.5%

Nzhelele Dam 101.3% 101.8%

Tzaneen Dam 100.7% 100.7%

Vondo Dam 101.2% 101.5%

A stray morning thundershower.

Saturday, 1 April High: 24oC Low: 16oC

Sondag 2 April

Lydensweekdienste

Inwoners van Louis Trichardt en omstreke word uitgenooi na die reeks Lydensweek preke wat volgende week telkens om 18:30 by die PPK-gemeente te Rissikstraat 50 sal plaasvind.

Die eerste diens sal Sondag, 2 April, gelewer word deur pastoor Anthony Hees van die plaaslike PPK Bet-El gemeente. Op Maandag, 3 April, sal die New Covenant Church die diens behartig en op Dinsdag, 4 April, die AGS Louis Trichardt. Op Woensdag, 5 April, sal die Lede in Christus Kerk die diens by die PPK lei en op Donderdag, 6 April die Emmanuel Kerk. Vir meer inligting, skakel past. Anthony Hees van die PPK Bet-El gemeente by tel. 084 418 3803.

Vrydag 7 April

Goeie Vrydag- en Opstandingsdiens

Die AGS Louis Trichardt nooi alle inwoners uit na hulle Goeie Vrydag oggenddiens op Vrydag, 7 April, en daaropvolgende Opstandingsdiens op Sondag 9 April.

Beide dienste begin om 09:00 in hul kerkgebou te 70 Munnikstraat, Louis Trichardt. Vir meer inligting, skakel pastoor Jan Wilkins by tel. 071 161 9254.

Thursday 27 April

Vintage vehicle “breakfast run”

The local vintage vehicle enthusiasts are planning a “breakfast run” to Lalapanzi on Freedom Day (27 April).

The group will leave from town early in the morning for a 09:00 breakfast at the hotel. They plan to join other vintage vehicle enthusiasts who will travel from Polokwane and Mokopane. Owners of vintage motors or motorcycles who are keen on joining the group can contact Anton van Zyl (084 616 4997) or Charles Leach (083 228 3874 ) for more information.

Wat gebeur?

Saturday 10 June

Kremetart Stage Race

Residents of the Soutpansberg can start preparing themselves for the hosting of the 31st annual Kremetart Cycle Race on 10 June this year.

The Kremetart Cycle Race is the only one-day four-stage race in South Africa. The Soutpansberg mountain range offers a wonderful backdrop to the race, with the warm African sun rising over the peaks of the mountain, greeting all cyclist in the early morning.

With plenty of rest between the stages, cyclists are treated to great local cuisine, which gives the Kremetart a unique atmosphere and makes it a favourite among cyclists.

For more information, visit www.kremetartcycling.co.za.

Saterdag 24 Junie

Turbi Hills bomgat jagpakket te wen

Die Moths (Memorable Order of Tin Hats) se Turbi Hills bomgat op Louis Trichardt, in samewerking met Stoke’s Safaris Messina,

bied weer hulle baie gewilde jagpakketkompetisie aan met weereens ‘n indrukwekkende lys van diere wat gejag kan word.

Die jagpakket sluit in die skiet van een swartwitpensbul, een koedoe- of elandbul, een blouwildebeesbul of -koei, een rooibokram en drie rooibokooie. Die prys sluit ook in akkommodasie vir twee persone vir drie nagte.

Kaartjies vir die jagpakket kos R250 elk en is beskikbaar by Burt (082 800 0938) of Barries (082 498 3767). Die naam van die gelukkige wenner sal op 24 Junie vanjaar getrek word, met die jagnaweek wat vanaf 6 tot 9 Julie vanjaar geneem moet word.

23/24 Junie

Naweek

Kremetartfees

Die streek se mense kan nou reeds ‘n aantekening maak van die jaarlikse Kremetartfees wat oudergewoonte weer op Hoërskool Eric Louw se skoolterrein op 23 en 24 Junie sal plaasvind.

Buiten vir ‘n groot verskeidenheid vlooimarken kosstalletjies, beloof die Mej. Kremetartfees-kompetisie om ook weer baie aftrek te geniet. Wat vermaak betref, is bekende Suid-Afrikaanse kunstenaars Ricus Nel, Liza Brönner en Steve Hofmeyr reeds op die spyskaart.

Toegang beloop R120 vir volwassenes en R70

vir skoliere die Vrydag en R150 vir volwassenes en R70 vir skoliere die Saterdag. Naweekkaartjies kos R250 vir volwassenes en R140 vir skoliere. Toegang is gratis vir voorskoolse kinders. Diegene wat dalk tafels wil bespreek vir die gaskunstenaars se vertonings kan vir Koekie skakel by tel. 076 649 1461.

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Cutest cats & kittens

Cutest cats & kittens

Committee

seeks accountability from Musina’s municipal manager

Municipal News

The municipal manager of Musina, Mr Nathi Tshiwanammbi, said the municipality had a plan to recover more than R40 million owed by consumer debtors, including businesses and government departments. Tshiwanammbi was responding to questions directed at him by members of the Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC) during a public hearing that was held at the Musina Show Grounds last Thursday (23 March).

The purpose of the hearing was to get answers from the accounting officer on various ser-

vice-delivery issues. The MPAC, chaired by Cllr Nyambeni Makhado, is a committee of council tasked with overseeing how municipal resources are utilised.

Tshiwanammbi told the committee that the municipality implemented its credit-control policy effectively. He said in most instances, the credit control team effectively cut off services until arrangements were made with the debtors to service their debts.

“We are working on a debt-relief programme where consumers who pay a certain portion of their debts within a specified time would be relieved of their debt. We are also part of the provincial debt-management forum that aims to resolve statement disputes between government departments and municipalities. Our experience so far has delivered positive results, and we continue engagements with the debtors with the aim of recovering these debts. We desperately need these monies in order for us to deliver quality and uninterrupted services to our people,” he said.

sodanige besware/vertoë by bovermelde adres of by Privaatsak x2596, Louis Trichardt, 0920 ingedien of gerig word, tesame met vermelding van ondergenoemde beskrywing van die aansoek en/of wysigingskemanommer, die beswaarmaker se belang in die saak, die grond(e) van die beswaar/ vertoë, die beswaarmaker se erfnommer en telefoonnommer(s) en adres. C) MUSINA PLAASLIKE MUNISIPALITEIT (WYSIGINGSKEMA 453)

Musina’s municipal manager, Nathi Tshiwanammbi, responds to questions from members of the Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC).

Asked why the municipality had only spent 84% of their capital funding during the 2021/2022 financial year, Tshiwanammbi replied that the underspending had partly been caused by delays in manufacturing of construction materials, such as precast concrete structures and steel structures. “In some instances, there were delays in the supply of material resulting in minimal work done and inconsistent stipends for appointed local labour, hence the challenge of protests by the labour force. Project disruptions by some local community members caused serious delays in some of these projects. To avoid recurrence, we hold monthly progress meetings with service providers to monitor project duration, costs, and physical progress. Besides timeous site inspections performed by the technical personnel of the municipality, we also request service providers to submit a detailed programme of works and further ensure that they report monthly on progress against those submissions,” he said.

Raai raai wie of wat en waar is ek?

Neem deel and ons nuutste kompetisie en staan elke tweede week ‘n kans om R300 te wen!

Lesers het nog tot Donderdag, 6 April, tyd om te raai wat en waar die Zoutpansberger se eerste item is in ons nuwe Skattejag-kompetisie.

Elke twee weke sal die koerant een of twee foto’s publiseer van ‘n gedeelte van ‘n bekende landmerk, gebou of item uniek aan die Soutpansberg. Dié foto(s) sal egter slegs ‘n klein gedeelte van die volle prentjie wys en dien as ‘n leidraad. Een of twee ander geskrewe kriptiese leidrade sal gegee word, wat inwoners kan help om die landmerk, gebou of item uit te ken.

Die “skattejagters” kan hulle antwoord, naam en telefoonnommer aanbring op die gedeelte van die koerantknipsel onderaan die foto. ‘n Selfoonfoto moet daarvan geneem word en per WhatsApp gestuur word na tel. 072 822 3262 of per e-pos aan news@zoutnet.co.za.

‘n Gelukkige trekking sal gehou word van alle korrekte inskrywings. Neem egter kennis dat deelnemers slegs een keer kan deelneem per kompetisie. Wanneer die wenner se naam aangekondig word, sal ‘n kort geskiedenis gegee word van die landmerk, gebou of item wat afgeneem was. Terselfdertyd sal ‘n nuwe foto(s) met leidrade verskaf word vir die volgende kompetisie. Tydens elke kompetisie is R300 op die spel vir die persoon met die regte antwoord wie se naam eerste getrek word.

Termes & voorwaardes:

Beoordelaars se besluit is finaal en geen korrespondensie sal gevoer word nie. Slegs korrekte antwoord sal in die gelukkige trekking ingaan.

Naam & Van:

Selfoon nr:

Antwoord:

TE HUUR

Louis Trichardt Om van te kies: 2 x 1 slaapkamer woonstelle. Boorgat. R3 500 p.m. & R3 550 p.m. Skakel Carel: 082 923 1620

DEVELOPLAN TOWN

PLANNERS

KENNISGEWING Ek, Theo Kotze, as die agent van die eienaars van ondergemelde eiendom(me), gee hiermee kennis dat ek aansoek gedoen het by die volgende munisipaliteit(e) vir die hersonering van die volgende eiendom(me):

a) Makhado munisipaliteit – Hersonering van die Restant van Erf 375 Louis Trichardt (38b Erasmusstraat) vanaf “Residensieel 1“ na “Residensieel 3“. Gelyktydig daarmee saam word ook aansoek gedoen in terme van Klousule 23 van die Makhado Grondgebruikskema 2009 om die toegelate digtheid op die perseel te verhoog na 65 eenhede per hektaar,

- Hersonering van Erf 87 Messina (31 Irwinstraat) vanaf “ Residensieel 1“ na “Besigheid 2”, en die opheffing van beperkende �telvoorwaardes met die doel om kantore op die perseel te bedryf. Die �telvoorwaardes wat opgehef staan te word is: Voorwaardes A.(h) & A.(j) & A.(k) in �telakte T637 /2023. Besonderhede van voormelde aansoeke lê ter insae gedurende gewone kantoorure by die kantoor van die Direkteur: Stadsbeplanning, Irwinstraat 21, Musina, vir ‘n tydperk van 30 dae vanaf 24 MAART 2023. Enige beswaar/vertoë moet hetsy skri�elik of mondelings (indien u nie kan skryf nie), by of tot die

Direkteur: Stadsbeplanning voor die slui�ngsdatum vir die indiening van sodanige besware/vertoë by bovermelde adres of by Privaatsak X611, Musina, 0900 ingedien of gerig word, tesame met vermelding van bogenoemde beskrywing van die aansoek en/of wysigingskemanommer, die beswaarmaker se belang in die saak, die grond(e) van die beswaar/ vertoë, die beswaarmaker se erfnommer en telefoonnommer(s) en adres. Slui�ngsdatum vir die indiening van besware/ vertoë: 22 April 2023.

AGENT: DEVELOPLAN TOWN PLANNERS, Bus 1883 Polokwane 0700, TEL. 015-2914177. Email:tecoplan@mweb. co.za

DEVELOPLAN TOWN PLANNERS

NOTICE I, Theo Kotze, as the agent of the owner of the property(ies) men�oned below, hereby give no�ce that I have applied to the following municipality(ies) for the following: A)

street), for a period of 30 days from 24 MARCH 2023. Any objec�ons/ representa�ons must be lodged with or made in wri�ng, or verbally if unable to write, to the Municipal Manager, at the above-men�oned address or posted to Private bag x2596, Makhado, 0920 on or before the closing date for the submission of objec�ons/representa�ons, quo�ng the below men�oned applica�on descrip�on and/or amendment scheme number, the objector’s interest in the ma�er, the ground(s) of the objec�on/representa�on, the objector’s erf number and phone numbers and address. C) I, Theo Kotze, as the agent of the owner of the property men�oned below, hereby give no�ce that I have applied to the following municipality for the following: MUSINA

LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (AMENDMENT SCHEME 453) - Rezoning of Erf 87 Messina (31 Irwin Street) from “Residen�al 1” to “Business 2” with simultaneous applica�on for the removal of restric�ve �tle condi�ons. The condi�ons to be removed are: Condi�ons A.(h) & A.(j) & A.(k) in �tle deed T637 /2023. The purpose of the applica�on is to create offices. Par�culars of the above applica�on will lie for inspec�on during normal office hours at the office of the Director: Town Planning, 21 Irwin Street, Musina, for a period of 30 days from 24 MARCH 2023. Any objec�ons/ representa�ons must be lodged with or made in wri�ng, or verbally if unable to write, to the Director: Town Planning, at the abovemen�oned address or posted to

Private Bag X611, Musina, 0900 on or before the closing date for the submission of objec�ons/ representa�ons, quo�ng the above men�oned applica�on descrip�on and/or amendment scheme number, the objector’s interest in the ma�er, the ground(s) of the objec�on/ representa�on, the objector’s erf number and phone numbers and address. Closing date for submission of objec�ons/ representa�ons: 22 April 2023. AGENT: DEVELOPLAN, P.O. Box 1883, Polokwane, 0700. Email: tecoplan@mweb. co.za

ERWEE INC. ATTORNEYS

NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 35 (5) OF ACT 66 OF 1965

Kindly be informed that the Second Amended First and Final Liquida�on and Distribu�on Account of the ESTATE LATE BOSHOFF ANNA CHRISTINA ID NO: 230617 0009 087, Last known address: Farm Parma, Pontdri�, Alldays, Limpopo Province ESTATE No: 340/2015 will be open for inspec�on for a period of 21 (twenty one) days from the date of this publica�on at the office of the Master and Magistrate as stated below.

Should no objec�on thereto be lodged with the Master concerned during the specified period, the executor will proceed to make payments in accordance with the accounts.

Master’s Office:

Thohoyandou Magistrate’s Office: Musina Erwee Inc. A�orneys, 9 Irwin Street, Musina, 0900 TEL: (015) 534 3394 Ref: HE/ev/B508/11978

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Hier is die eerste foto in die kompetisie. Leidraad: In my jong dae het ek mense veilig gehou. Ek gaan nie gou weer êrens heen nie en staan heel moontlik op my finale rusplek waar die ou soldate kuier. Ek is klein, maar weeg ‘n hele paar ton. Ek het eens “wag gestaan” by een huis, maar nou is ek by ‘n nuwe tuiste.

b) Makhado munisipaliteit – Hersonering van Erf 770 Louis Trichardt (39 Kock Straat) vanaf “Residensieel 1“ na “Residensieel 3” (in terme van Ar�el 63 van voormelde bywet), sodat wooneenhede op die perseel opgerig kan word. Daarmee saam word ook aansoek gedoen vir die onderverdeling van Erf 770 Louis Trichardt. Besonderhede van voormelde aansoeke lê ter insae gedurende gewone kantoorure by die kantoor van die Direkteur, Munisipale sekretariaat, 1 ste vloer, Burgersentrum, Makhado (Louis Trichardt), (128 Kroghstraat), vir ‘n tydperk van 30 dae vanaf 24 Maart 2023. Enige beswaar/vertoë moet hetsy skri�elik of mondelings (indien u nie kan skryf nie), by of tot die Munisipale Bestuurder voor die slui�ngsdatum vir die indiening van

Makhado municipality –Rezoning of the Remainder of Erf 375 Louis Trichardt (38b Erasmus street ) from “Residen�al 1” to “Residen�al 3” with simultaneous applica�on in terms of Clause 23 of the Makhado Land Use Scheme 2009 to increase the permi�ed density to 65 units per hectare, B)

Makhado municipality

– Rezoning of Erf 770 Louis Trichardt (39 Kock street ) from “Residen�al 1” to “Residen�al 3” (in terms of Sec�on 63 of the foremen�oned bylaw). Simultaneous applica�on for subdivision of Erf 770 Louis Trichardt. The purpose of the applica�on is to erect dwelling units on the erf. Par�culars of the applica�ons will lie for inspec�on during normal office hours at the office of the Director, Municipal Secretariat, 1st floor, Civic centre, Makhado (Louis Trichardt), (128 Krogh

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Links: Hoërskool Louis Trichardt is baie trots op hulle wiskunde slimkoppe. Altesaam 45 van hulle het deelgeneem aan die AMESA Wiskunde Olimpiade op 10 Maart en deurgedring na die volgende ronde. Afgeneem is die groep kinders. Foto verskaf.

Triegies trots op wiskunde slimkoppe

Dertien van Hoërskool Louis Trichardt se leerlinge het deurdring na die volgende ronde van die Wiskunde Harmony Olimpiade. Voor, van links na regs, is Daniel Musekene, Nathan Horak, Xadrian Snyman en Mohammed Ali Patel. In die middel is Renette Nel, Amelia Meintjies, Lizé van den Berg, Thendo Munano en Sabath Msindzu. Agter is Razina Patel, Enelo Mahundla, Shakir Sarder en Fatima Patel. Foto verskaf.

Die twaalf wenfoto’s sal aan die einde van die jaar in ‘n groot-formaat muurkalender vir 2024 saamgevat word.

Sport changed Mapidike’s life

By Thembi Siaga

Fifty-one-year-old Para-athlete Lucus Mapidike from Mpheni Block D1 returned with a beaming smile on his face after winning himself a bronze medal at the 2023 Toyota Sports Association for the Physically Disabled (SASAPD) National Championships, held at the Green Point Stadium in Cape Town from 17-21 March. He secured a third place in the shotput division.

Mapidike had an intramedullary spinal cord injury, which left him wheelchair bound. Despite this setback, he remains determined to achieve his goals. When Limpopo Mirror spoke to him, he was thrilled about his accomplishment at the championships. “I am filled with immense happiness and excitement because I played, despite so many obstacles, and we were competing against other countries. When I left Limpopo, I wasn’t aware that we were going to compete against other nations,” he said.

Mapidike, who is also a motivational speaker, expressed his gratitude towards his team at the Isability Sports Club for their support. “The team members and my coach were dedicated and focused and I am thankful to the Lord for enabling me to overcome my physical challenges,” he said.

Mapidike started his athletics journey three years ago when he joined the Limpopo Isability Sports Club. He said he had gained a significant amount of knowledge when he had begun accepting himself and started playing against and with the young people at the club. “I had the opportunity to interact with individuals who were in a similar situation as mine. I received praise from my coach, Ms Sandy James, for my performance. Despite my age, I continued to play and improve my skills.”

He said he was hoping to go to Bloemfontein in March next year to qualify for the 2024 International Paralympics in Paris, France. He had a message for all the disabled people out there, young and old, who may feel that their impairment is the end of their life. “Only God knows why you are in that position, but you can still accomplish more than you think.”

Thank you for your support

The pensioners residing at Herfsakker and Laat Lente in Louis Trichardt, write:

We would like to use this opportunity and thank all our sponsors who bless us with donations and assistance. Thank you, Zoutpansberger newspaper, Sasko Bakery and Limpopo Dairy for weekly donations. They are much needed and appreciated. We would also like to thank Tannie Das for eggs and tasty snacks, Feed the Hungry and Bergcare for the lovely fruit and Ons Tuiste for the delicious soup. Thank you also Helena of Grassnyer Kliniek for the repair to our lawnmower. Grass is cut and neat.

May God bless you all for blessing us. Please accept our gratitude.

Louwtjies se Rooikatte en o.14’s beïndruk tydens Grenfell Rugbydag

Eric Louw High School in Musina is extremely proud of its athletes, following their achievements during the Messina Rugby Club’s annual Grenfell Rugby Day on 18 March. The day was wonderful for the community, with the school’s rugby and hockey girls playing against Northern Academy. The school’s first rugby team, or the Rooikatte (above) as they are better known, won their match 31-0, while the Louwtjies U/14 team (below) crushed Northern Academy 44-7. The school’s second rugby team drew their match 5-5, while the U/15s and U/16s unfortunately lost their games. The hockey girls played very good games, but also lost unfortunately against Northern Academy. Photos supplied.

Ek is ... die Weg, die Waarheid en die Lewe

“Ter wille van wie ek alles prysgegee het en as drek beskou, om Christus as wins te verkry.” Filippense 3:8.

Ek lees die verhaal van die voorsitter van die Kommunistiese Party in Praag wat van elke nuwe lid ‘n nuwe soort eksamen afneem. Die ondersoek het min of meer soos volg verloop:

“Kameraad, wat sou jy doen as jy twee miljoen roebel besit?”

“Ek sou die helfte aan die Party gee.”

“Pragtig. En as jy twee huise besit het?”

“Ek sou een bewoon en die ander aan die Party oorhandig.”

“Dit is goed. En wat sou jy doen as jy twee paar skoene het?”

Die man aarsel, en daar kom geen antwoord nie.

“Kameraad,” sê die voorsitter, “jy het so mooi geantwoord tot nou toe en nou bly jy stil. Wat is fout?”

“Wel, kameraad voorsitter,” antwoord die man,” die saak staan so: ek het nie twee miljoen roebel nie en ewe min twee huise, maar ek het wel twee paar skoene en dié het ek baie nodig”.

Daar is Christene wat ooreenkom met hierdie Kommunis. Wie vir Christus niks oor het nie, behoort nie aan Hom nie. Want Christus vra ons geheel en al. Jesus vra ons met liggaam en siel, met ons gesin en besitting. Paulus kon sê: Ek ag alles skade ter wille van Christus Jesus, my Here.

As ‘n Party wat deur strome van bloed aan bewind gekom het, offers van sy lede vra, mag die Here Jesus ons nie heeltemal opeis nie? Hy het nooit bloed vergiet nie, maar sy eie bloed vir ons gegee.

- Ds. Johan Marais (Louis Trichardt Baptistekerk)

LOUIS

TRICHARDT

Results: parkrun #103 - 25/03/2023

Every Saturday at 8:00am

Louis Trichardt het talle skuts

die

van

LTT PARKRUN STATISTICS 2023

• Number of events: 103

• Finishers: 810

• Average number of finishers per week: 41.7

• Average finish time: 00:42:26

• Female record holder : Donna GREYLING - Time: 21:19 (04/01/20)

• Male record holder : Livhalani MUDAU - Time: 16:16 (10/09/22)

What is Louis Trichardt parkrun?

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5km community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you! Every Saturday at 8:00am

Where is it?

The event takes place at Louis Trichardt Tree Sanctuary, Limpopo Tourism Info Centre, Corner of Songozwi Street and N1.

What does it cost to join in?

Nothing - it’s free! but please register before your first run. Only ever register with parkrun once. Don’t forget to bring a printed copy of your barcode (request a reminder). If you forget it, you won’t get a time.

How fast do I have to be?

We all run for our own enjoyment. Please come along and join in whatever your pace!

For more info & results just scan this QR

Hoërskool

gehad wat op 11 Maart aan die Limpopo luggeweer skoleliga in Mokopane gaan deelneem het. Voor is Karlien Cronjé. In

middel

links na regs is Anke Cronjé, Jacques Erasmus en Selasie Boateng. Agter is Chené Cloete, Jennifer Erasmus, Reneé Van Niekerk, Ulani Marais, Marochelle De Fin, Shaun-Paul Van Den Heever en Flippie Coetzee. Foto verskaf.

Para-athlete Lucus Mapidike won a bronze medal after securing third position in shotput at the 2023 Toyota SASAPD National Championships. Photo supplied.

Local Para-athletes shine at SA Champs

Para-athletics

Limpopo’s para-athletics team truly shone at the 2023 SASAPD Toyota National Championships that were held at Greenpoint Stadium in Cape Town from 18 to 21 March. The team consisted of 12 juniors and 15 senior para-athletes who returned with a fair haul of medals, including 21 gold (15 junior and six senior); 12 silver (seven junior and five senior) and 11 bronze (four junior and seven senior) medals. In addition, the Limpopo junior male goalball team came away with overall gold.

The Limpopo team is extremely grateful to the

Limpopo Sports Confederation, Limpopo Academy of Sport, Isability Gauteng and Isability Sports Club Limpopo, for supporting them with accommodation, transport and logistics.

They also mentioned their gratitude for the support provided by the Makhado Municipality to the athletes residing in the Makhado Municipal area.

The commitment of two local juniors, Franco Botha (Laerskool Louis Trichardt) and Vhutuhawe Nemutandani (Emmanuel Christian School), was rewarded with some South African records. Franco set a South African record in the U/14 discus (F44 class) with a throw of 20.15m, while he jumped to an SA record of

3.80m in the long jump. Vhutu threw an SA record of 10.48 in the U/4 (F61) discus, and a record of 14.37m in the U14 javelin item. Franco also achieved silver in the U/14 javelin item.

Among the seniors, first-timer at the nationals Corrie Dercksen from Louis Trichardt produced a gold medal in the men’s open shotput, class F57, while first-timer wheelchair athlete from Elim Lucas Mapiteke managed bronze in the same event. Vhumbani Masakona, Isability’s throw coach, managed a gold in the javelin, men’s open F57, and a bronze in the discus. One of our promising visually impaired athletes from Rivoni School for the Blind, Masala Makatu, raced to three golds in the 100m, 200m and 400m sprints U/ 20 class T12.

As for Louis Trichardt’s own Paralympian, Sheryl James, she scooped up three gold medals in the T37 class in the 100m, 200m and 400m events, while also running qualifying times for the 2023 World Para-athletics championships. The World Para-athletic champs will be taking place in Paris, France, in July this year.

Nemutandani (right) were rewarded with some South African records. Franco set a South African record in the U/14 discus (F44 class) with a throw of 20.15m, while he jumped to an SA record of 3.80m in the long jump. Vhutu threw an SA record of 10.48 in the U/14 (F61) discus, and a record of 14.37m in the U/14 javelin item. Photo supplied.

Louis Trichardt’s own Paralympian, Sheryl James, in action during the 2023 SASAPD Toyota National Championships. She scooped up three gold medals in the T37 class in the 100m, 200m and 400m events, while also running qualifying times for the 2023 World Para-athletic championships. Photo: Martin Potgieter (Bonzai Photography).

Athletes from Thohoyandou and Vuwani also contributed to the medal haul. Junior girl Mabitsela Malakalaka from Tshilidzini Special School won gold and set a South African record in the 100m for girls U/ 17 in the T13 (visually impaired) class. Mabitsela also achieved gold in the 200m and 400m sprints in the same category. Ntsieni Mbambane from Vuwani achieved silver in the men’s F42 javelin and bronze in the same category for shotput. Vidah Muthabi, from Thohoyandou, achieved gold and silver in the woman’s class F43 shotput and javelin respectively.

The Limpopo team consisted of 12 juniors and 15 senior para-athletes who returned with a fair haul of medals, including 21 gold (15 junior and six senior); 12 silver (seven junior and five senior) and 11 bronze (four junior and seven senior) medals. In addition, the Limpopo junior male goalball team came away with overall gold. Photo: Martin Potgieter (Bonzai Photography).

Franco Botha (left) and Vhutuhawe