Limpopo Mirror 5 August 2022

3 Manzere Street, Industrial Park, Shayandima Tel: 015 964 1042 | Cell: 066 349 3876 www.trutombstones.co.za www.limpopomirror.co.za

16B Joubert Street, Louis Trichardt Tel: (015) 516 4996/7/8 Audited Bureau of Circulation

5 August 2022 Year 32 Vol: 47

R5,00 VAT Inc.

BEST-SELLING LOCAL NEWSPAPER IN LIMPOPO

Long arm of the law grabs some Lotto fraudsters - page 4

Police to cough up for Madovhi’s wrongful arrest - page 5

Black Leopards release seven players - page 16

ISSN 2409-6784

47

9 772409 678005

We will hunt down the “masterminds”

MEC promises more arrests following mayor Maluleke’s murder

By Elmon Tshikhudo “We are going to arrest with no fear or no favour. We do not care who you are and what position you hold,” Ms Polly Boshielo, the Limpopo MEC for Transport, Safety and Liaison, said outside the Malamulele Magistrate’s Court on Monday.

She was addressing the crowd that had gathered outside the court where two suspects appeared in connection with the murder of Collins Chabane Mayor Moses Maluleke.

Maluleke, better known as Big Moss, was attacked by three men who demanded cash from him on his arrival at his home at Shikundu.

The incident happened on Thursday, 21 July. During the incident, the killers shot and killed him and seriously injured his 18-year-old son, who is still recuperating in hospital.

The police, who worked day and

night in tracking the suspects, took only a week to make a breakthrough in the case. Initially, three men were arrested, but one was later released because of a lack of evidence linking him to the case.

Two accused, Shumani Nemadodzi (47) and Avhatakali Mulaudzi (42), made their first appearance in the Malamulele Magistrate’s Court on Monday. They are facing charges of robbery with aggravating circumstances, murder, attempted murder and the possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. The case was adjourned to 10 August for a bail application and further investigations. The accused will remain in custody.

Before and during their appearance, a large group of community members gathered outside the court with placards denouncing the granting of bail to the accused.

After the men had appeared before the magistrate, the group wanted to have a glimpse of the suspects, but the police whisked them away.

Despite persistent calls by leaders not to speculate about the motive for the killing, speculation has been rife that the killers were sent to murder Maluleke on the pretext of a robbery. Many believe the murder was politically motivated.

These speculations were compounded by Boshielo, who vowed to arrest all the remaining role players in the case by the end of this week.

She emphasised that they would also be going after the “masterminds” behind the killings.

“We have brought in a very sophisticated team of investigators from Pretoria. We are very serious about this, and please give [the] police space,” she said.

Her vow to arrest the masterminds has left residents with no doubt that she might be referring to some big fish who are suspected to have been the ones who sent the killers.

Limpopo Premier Chupu Mathabatha, however, cautioned people not to speculate and to rath-

er leave the matter up to the police to investigate the murder properly.

The two suspects arrested in connection with the murder are both from Duthuni village outside Thohoyandou. Those who grew up with them said they were not surprised to see Nemadodzi being accused of such a crime.

“Since his childhood, he has been known for petty thieving that developed into serious crimes. We are not surprised. He has a number of other pending cases,” one member of the local community said.

With Mulaudzi, however, the story is different altogether. Many of the residents from the area said he was known to be a very religious man. He is also well known as an artist who has crafted sculptures of prominent personalities in Limpopo.

“We are still in shock as a community,” said a source who wished to remain anonymous.

Shumani Nemadodzi (47) during his appearance in the Malamulele Magistrate’s Court.

Photo: Elmon Tshikhudo.

Avhatakali Mulaudzi during his appearance in the Malamulele Magistrate’s Court. Photo: Elmon Tshikhudo.

ALL IN ONE FEAST

129

90

6. Pcs Original Recipe, Lrg Chips 2 Reg. Mash & Gravies & Reg. Coleslaw

Ts & Cs Apply. Images for illustrative purposes only. Only while stocks last

LIMPOPO MIRROR

2 5 AUGUST 2022

Another killing at Madombidzha

By Kaizer Nengovhela

Captured during the IEC Party Liaison Committee’s special meeting are, standing from left to right, Cllr Paul Herman (Freedom Front Plus), Cllr Maggie Van Staden (DA), Mpfariseni Kevin Mulaudzi (IEC), Eresia Nembidzane (IEC) and Cllr Corlett Nematshawe (ANC). Seated in front are Cllr Siyaphi Shirilele (ANC), Pastor Joseph Salani (Musina Council of Churches) and Dakalo Netshisaulu (IEC).

Democracy only works if people participate by voting, says IEC Local government

Musina’s political parties all agree on one thing, and that is that residents should be encouraged to register to vote during government elections. This statement was made during the special meeting of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) Party Liaison Committee, held at the Musina Municipality on Friday, 22 July.

Political parties that attended the meeting included the African National Congress (ANC), the Democratic Alliance (DA) and the Freedom Front Plus.

The meeting came after statistics showed that only 22 093 residents out of the 45 309 on Musina’s voters roll had voted during last year’s

local government elections, representing 49.14% of the total voter turnout. During these elections, 1 499 were spoiled ballots, which only proves that a need exists to strengthen voter education in the area.

The IEC Vhembe’s regional office supervisor, Mr Mpfariseni Kevin Mulaudzi, said the IEC was concerned that some community members still did not value the importance of electoral democracy. “Voting gives people the right to be heard … We are seriously concerned about young people because only a very few of them participate in electoral democracy. We want these young people to come on board, so that they can help to strengthen our democracy,” he said.

Mulaudzi said more people should be encouraged to register to vote. “It is to everyone’s benefit because government resources are allocated according to the number of voters in the area. If we can get more people on the voters’ roll, the number of wards and councillors will definitely increase,” he said.

Mulaudzi said the aim was to increase Musina’s voters roll to 50 000 by the end of this year. “We cannot do this alone. As the IEC, we need government, political parties and community structures to help us to achieve this goal.

This can only be done if we work together in promoting the importance of voter education in our community.

Democracy only works if people participate.”

Progress at last in SAMWU murder from Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), stand accused of Some light has finally apmurdering Musetsho and Mani peared at the end of the tunin 2019. The four suspects have nel in the murder case of the been remanded in custody two slain SAMWU members, since their first appearance.

Timpson Musetsho (50) and The state prosecutor for the Ronald Mani (50). This was Thohoyandou Magistrate’s the message from the provin- Court, Ms Mashudu Nekhumcial secretary of COSATU in be, read out the decisions of Limpopo, Mr Gerald Twala, the deputy director of public last Wednesday (27th). prosecutions, which stated that Twala addressed a large the murder case against Thabo group of supporters, including Sibanze would be provisionalthe families of the deceased, ly withdrawn while his other who gathered outside the Tho- cases continued. He is being hoyandou Magistrate’s Court, prosecuted for being an illegal that he was convinced that the immigrant from Eswatini, case could now go to trial. intimidation and being in The three Radzuma brothers, possession of stolen property.

Percy, Simon and Ndivhuwo He will be formally charged on from the Makwarela Township 12 August 2022, when the date near Sibasa, and Thabo Sibanze will be set for his trial at the

Sibasa Regional Court to begin.

Of the three Radzuma brothers, only Simon and Percy will stand trial for the murder of Musetsho and Mani. Simon faces 20 charges and Percy 27, ranging from murder to conspiracy to commit murder.

Ndivhuwo Radzuma was found not to be involved in Musetsho and Mani’s murders. He was, however, charged with the murder of another suspect in this case.

The magistrate, Ms Shirley Nemutandani, postponed Simon and Percy’s case, as well as Ndivhuwo’s case, to 30 September 2022, when dates will be set for their trials at the Limpopo High Court in Thohoyandou.

Twala was satisfied with this outcome. “We are now convinced that the murder case is progressing well as the suspects will finally go on trial at the High Court. We also want those who hired the hitmen to be arrested and face the might of the law,” he said.

Mr Lucky Mani, who represented the Musetsho and Mani families, was also relieved about the progress in the case and said he hoped that the trial would The four men accused of the murder of the late SAMWU officials, start very soon.

Timpson Musetsho and Ronald Mani from the Vhembe District Municipality. From left to right are Percy Radzuma, Simon Radzuma, Nduvhuwo Radzuma and Thabo Sibanze. Photo: Silas Nduvheni.

By Silas Nduvheni

The body of a 30-year-old man was found in a street at Madombidzha on Sunday, 31 July.

Limpopo police spokesperson Brig Motlafela Mojapelo said the police had rushed to the scene after they had been notified by passers-by.

On arrival, they found the deceased lying on the ground.

He was positively identified by community members as Mpho Ranwedzi.

According to Mojapelo, Ranwedzi had stab wounds to his head and body, which could have resulted in his death. “A post-mortem will be conducted to shed more light on the case.

We have opened a murder docket, following the incident.

At this point, the motive for the murder is still unknown and no arrests have been made yet,” he said.

Cllr Cedrick Malange expressed the community’s shock over the incident. “Ri pfa vhutungu nga maanda (meaning ‘our pain is not small’),” he said. “We mourn with the Ranwedzi family and ask God to give them strength in this trying time.”

Malange said that they could not even remember when last they had experienced a whole month without some kind of incident of crime in their area.

“We are not safe here anymore.

We must hide ourselves in our houses when it is dark, but even there we are not safe, as criminals even break the doors to commit their crimes. There have been so many robber-

ies and killings. The spate of violent crimes that sometimes result in the loss of human life is becoming a great concern in the Madombidzha area. This was the seventh person killed here since the beginning of the year,” he said.

Ranwedzi will be buried at Madombidzha on Saturday, 6 August. The service starts at 06:00.

The late Mpho Ranwedzi from Madombidzha. Photo supplied.

Granny Tambani (102) laid to rest

Kwinda urged members to emulate the good example set by Family and friends experiTambani. “We worked together enced a lot of emotions when for a long time, and I can testify Granny Munzhedzi Tambathat Tambani was a selfless and ni (102) was laid to rest in trusted senior member of the the Shayandima Cemetery church, who worked tirelessly on Wednesday, 3 August. for God. She was a disciplined Tambani died at her home member who spoke her mind on Thursday, 28 July, after a when things were not going long illness. well in the church. She was a highly influential person in the Hundreds of mourners from area, with a vision to complete different parts of Limpopo the house of God. I urge all of attended the funeral to pay you, especially the children, to their last respects. The funeral complete the project in order service was characterised by for her soul to rest in peace,” the beating of drums, in line he said. with the Zionist beliefs, and the Shayandima Civic member white and blue regalia of the Mr Azwihangwisi NetshikulNew Apostolic Church of Afriwe said that Granny Tambani ca’s Shayandima branch, where had done many things for her she was a senior member. community, including helpTambani will be remembered ing poor people and assisting by all as a woman of humour, learners at different schools. respectful of others, friendly, “We will remember her and the The late Granny Munzhedzi humble and a dedicated comsignificant role she played in Tambani (102). Photo supmunity builder. Bishop Alpheus our lives,” he said. plied.

By Kaizer Nengovhela

Tshiseluselu residents fed-up with cable theft and no water in village

By Victor Mukwevho The residents of Tshiseluselu village are fed-up with thugs who steal electricity cables each time loadshedding occurs during the night in their area.

One of the elders in the village, Vhakoma Vho-Khathutshelo Nenzhelele, said that more than 30 houses had been targeted since loadshedding started in earnest two months ago. “It is now getting out of hand. Thieves just wait for loadshedding to commence to pounce on these poor villagers.

We are afraid that, sooner or later, we will all be in the dark in this area,” he said.

He added that he did not understand why the government was failing to fix the problems affecting Eskom and kept on making empty promises. The village is about one kilome-

tre from the Damani Dam, where the raw-water pump station was recently destroyed, leaving the area without water.

Nenzhelele said he feared what would happen to the villagers.

“The dam is infested with crocodiles, and we have no

other alternative but to go and fetch water there. People have been killed while washing clothes there. I really fear for the worst. I am pleading with the government to help us with water tanks while fixing the problems at the dam,” he said.

Vhakoma Vho-Khathutshelo Nenzhelele points at an electrical cable cut by thieves during loadshedding at night. Photo supplied.

LIMPOPO MIRROR

5 AUGUST 2022 3

Top leaders pay respect to Mayor Maluleke during emotional funeral ulele Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 1 August. They were Thousands of mourners from denied bail and will appear across the country converged again on 10 August. at the Saselamani Stadium The funereal service outside Malamulele for the saw heavy police presence. civic funeral held in honour High-profile government of the late Collins Chabane officials were in attendance, inmayor, Cllr Moses Maluleke, cluding Minister of Justice Mr on Tuesday. This followed Ronald Lamola, Deputy Police a memorial service at the Minister Mr Cassel Mathale, Malamulele Town Hall the the ANC’s Ms Thoko Didiza, day before. high-ranking ANC officials from Vhembe who worked with The 56-year-old mayor, Big Moss, Limpopo ANC offipopularly known as Big Moss, cials, mayors, MECs, traditionwas shot and killed during al leaders, faith-based leaders what appeared to have been a and many others. robbery at this home. On the Speaking at the funeral, afternoon of 21 July, MaluLimpopo Premier Chupu leke and his 18-year-old son Stanley Mathabatha described returned home. On arrival, they the death of the late mayor as were confronted in front of the devastating and not only a loss house by two men with guns. to his family, but also to the The killers allegedly demanded community of Vhembe and money before firing shots at the province as a whole. “We Maluleke and his son. Maluleke do not have sufficient words was killed and his son seriously to express our pain, our anger, injured. and our sense of loss. We have Two suspects were arrested lost a true community activist. in connection with his murder The Collins Chabane Local and appeared in the MalamMunicipality has been dealt a

By Elmon Tshikhudo

devastating blow by a ruthless and thoughtless mob of criminals. The killers also attempted to take the life of his son. We are encouraged by his progress [in hospital] and wish him a complete recovery.”

Mathabatha thanked the police in the province, who had worked around the clock to apprehend the suspects. “We commend the police for the swiftness of the arrests. We believe that an open-court trial will reveal the motive for this heinous act and whether there are other people involved in this murder.”

While the police were praised lavishly, Mathabatha lashed out at the courts at the same time, saying that, despite the police’s hard work, the justice system was letting them down by imposing short sentences on criminals.

After the formal programme at the stadium was concluded, a convoy of selected mourners moved to the local Shikundu Cemetery, where Maluleke was laid to rest.

“We want fair employment for all,” complain youths from Waterval made regarding Simangwe’s leadership was the rotation of Youths from Waterval’s Ward employment in all communi16 claim that their councillor ty-based projects, including had improperly hired workschool-assistant positions. The ers for two community projcomplainants also demanded ects, one of which involves that employees who are emthe paving of Djunane Street, ployed illegally or through back and the other the gravelling doors be removed immediately, of the road leading to the and that Simangwe inform the graveyard. This after only 14 entire community about the general workers were hired progress of both projects. last month for both projects One of the complainants, out of the 549 candidates.

Rixongile Shidzinga, emThe dissatisfied youths phasised that they wanted demand equal employment individuals to be hired properly for all and requested a second and fairly. “We don’t want only meeting with the councillor, Ms people who live in areas where Joyce Simangwe, to clarify how streets are being built to other workers, such as security get jobs. But we want equal officers and engineers, were employment for all, with no hired. Simangwe had availed favouritism or nepotism. The herself and her committee councillor must understand for an initial meeting, which that she is serving us and that was held at Djunane Primary she must report back to us in a School on Sunday, 24 June. The transparent manner,” he said. second meeting was held on Another complainant, LufuMonday, 25 July, but the youths no Maladzha, said. “Only those said that they had not received who picked the [ballot] paper the answers they wanted and written ‘Yes’ should continue this time they also requested to working, but those who were see the scope of both projemployed illegally should stop, ects. Among several demands because it’s unfair as we are all

By Thembi Siaga

looking for employment,” she said.

Simangwe denied the allegations of unfair hiring practices.

According to her, the 14 general workers hired on both projects are from the community, but she was not sure, when questioned, how many workers had shown up with the contractor.

“I first consulted the community members, but the majority of the youths in this ward do not attend community meetings. We hired labourers from Ward 16, but only from the biggest voting stations (VD), which is Mulweli 5, Djunani VD 3, Hlalelani VD 3 and Aubrey church VD 3,” she said.

The chairperson of the steering committee, Mr Marilele Maluleke, agreed that all the hiring processes had been followed. “We don’t see anything wrong with the way the workers were hired. All the community members were invited.

We also distributed the advert to student trainees for civil engineering and environmental management on Monday, 1 August,” he said.

Some of the esteemed mourners at the funeral service of Mayor Moses Maluleke included (from left to right) MEC Basikopo Makamu, ANC Limpopo Deputy Chairperson Ms Florence Radzilani, Premier Stan Mathabatha, ANC Limpopo Secretary Mr Reuben Madadzhe, Minister of Justice Mr Ronald Lamola, ANC Vhembe Regional Secretary Mr Rudzani Ludere, Deputy Minister of Finance Mr David Masondo, and Minister Ms Thoko Didiza. Photo: Elmon Tshikhudo.

NPO pleading for assistance to help them feed the hungry children woman experienced these sation called Fhulufhelo Rural same problems while she grew Development Association.

In the midst of record levels up and this, she said, was what “We are currently feeding of unemployment, retrench- drove her. “I was so touched by more than 1 000 kids on a daiments and abject poverty in their situation. Unfortunately, ly basis, but we don’t always the country, some children I am not working and have my have enough to buy groceries. as young as six years go to own problems, but I decided We rely on donations and school on empty stomachs. to ask around for people who sometimes find ourselves with Some of them are orphans, can help to do something for nothing to cook,” she said. with no one looking after the kids. I am very thankful Maguga’s team includes them. Girls as young as for Ms Thinawanga MaLucky Mutele, Tovhowani 15 years must look after sikhwa, who helped me to Maguga and Mawreen Manyetheir siblings and are also start a kitchen,” she said. lenyele. They humbly ask for vulnerable, as they have little Once her kitchen was in help from the community, so means of putting food on the place, Maguga immediately that they can continue with table. Many children only go went out and talked to other their project to fill the chilto school for a meal as most people in the community who dren’s stomachs before they of the rural schools within were not working either, and start their day. the Vhembe District Muthey started cooking for the People who would like to nicipality now have feeding children. Today, they are regis- contribute can contact Maguschemes. tered as a non-profit organiga on 072 540 4592.

The plight of these children who grow up under such desperate conditions has touched the heart of one young woman who, despite being unemployed, still decided to do something about it.

Tshifaro Maguga, from Makwarela Zone 3, feeds more than 1 000 children with soft porridge before they go to school every day, which only shows how far From left to right are Ms Tshifaro Maguga, Mpho Maguga and Mr determination can Lucky Mutele from Makwarela, who feed more than 1000 disadvantake one. taged children with soft porridge before they go to school every day.

The big-hearted

By Victor Mukwevho

Evoke a superior sense of style

Some of the Waterval Ward 16 youths who are demanding fair employment for all. From left to right are Justice Hlongwane, Teboho Simango, Rixongile Shidzinga, Oscar Malandule, Ryana Mukwebo and Lufuno Maladzha. Photo: Thembi Siaga.

McCoys OUTFITTERS • Tel: 015 516 4423 • Shop no. 6, Songozwi St, Louis Trichardt

LIMPOPO MIRROR

4 5 AUGUST 2022

Long arm of the law grabs some of the Lotto fraudsters But little consolation for communities such as at Maila village where R27m project came to a halt parties involved, Mothibi said.

It then allocated more money to the project.

The (very) long arm of the In the preservation order law finally succeeded in granted on 15 June by Special Link to the Maila old apprehending some of the Tribunal Judge Soma Naidoo, age home? fraudsters who had looted Mushumo Ushavha Zwanda is the funds of the National listed as the 15th respondent.

Christopher Tshivule’s name Judge Naidoo also ordered a Lotteries Commission (NLC), but for the communities who also features in a preservation “review and setting aside” of order granted by the Special had had dreams of a better the decisions by the NLC to Tribunal authorising the Spelife, little reprieve has been grant funding to five non-profcial Investigation Unit (SIU) to its. Two of these NPO’s, WAR provided. freeze assets belonging to the The funds that were supRNA and Mushumo Ushavha former NLC board chair, Alfred Zwanda, were involved in posed to improve their living conditions had seemingly been Nevhutanda. projects to build old-age homes Nevhutanda is no stranger squandered long ago, with in rural areas. to the Vhembe area. He served almost no prospects of getting as the NLC’s board chairperson anything back.

What now for Maila for a period of 11 years until Christopher Tshivule (46) 2020, and he is a former ANC village? was sentenced to eight years’ Limpopo chairperson. imprisonment for fraud At one stage he worked as a The order effectively means involving a R1,575 million lecturer at the Makhado Colthat the projects are on hold grant allocated to a non-profit lege of Education. He received and that the NLC’s decision organisation, The Message. A a PhD in education from Unisa to award the funds is set aside court found that Tshivule had while the investigations conmasterminded the hijacking of in 2000 and a doctorate in tinue. this NPO and used it as a vehi- music in 2005. He also claims a controversial professorship, However, work at Maila cle to get the Lotto funding. awarded to him by the InterVillage had already been abanAlthough Tshivule was national Eco-energy Academy doned by the time the tribunal sentenced in the Palm Ridge of Azerbaijan and refers to granted the order.

Magistrate’s Court, he is from himself as “Professor” Alfred Sadly, for the residents of the Vhembe region and the Nevhutanda.

Maila village, nothing much bank account used to syphon The preservation order has happened since construcoff the funds was opened in granted against Nevhutanda tion work at the site stopped Louis Trichardt. and Vhutanda Investments, a in early 2019. Limpopo Mirror He was originally charged private company of which he first visited the site in Decemwith fraud along with his is the sole director and which ber 2019. At that stage, the niece, Mukondeleli Tshivule half-built structures were still (27), Thomas Ndadza (49) and owns his luxury mansion in Pretoria, makes for interesting intact, with bricks and some Fulufhelo Promise Kharivhe building rubble lying around.

(42). But charges against them reading.

Also included in the order A year later, the bricks had were dropped after they had were five non-profit entities disappeared and most of the made representations to the windows were broken. During National Prosecuting Authority and two private companies, as well as 20 people involved a visit last month, one could (NPA), an NPA spokesperson with them. Between them, the clearly see the site was being told Limpopo Mirror. vandalised and little chance Both Tshivule and Ndadza, a non-profits received around R100-million in Lottery grants existed of the project’s being teacher at Litshovhu High, are and they, in turn, directly rescued. from the Madombidzha area, But the local community was close to Louis Trichardt. Prom- or indirectly, contributed millions of rands to help pay definitely not looking forward ise Kharivhe’s home address for Nevhutanda’s lavish home, to the project’s being finished is in Louis Trichardt and her according to the SIU. either. Since Limpopo Mirror husband, Collin Mukondeleli One of the non-profits listed first reported on the story, we Tshisimba, is a member of is Mushumo Ushavha Zwanda. have spoken to numerous comthree other non-profit organThis entity received R27,4 mil- munity leaders and residents isations – Make Me Movelion to build an old-age home from the area. One thing is ment, Lethabong Old Age and clear – the community was not Mbidzo Development Program at Maila village, some 30km consulted and no one we spoke – that had received a combined southeast of Louis Trichardt.

SIU head Advocate Andy to saw the need for an old-age total of R53 million in Lottery home. funding. The SIU has identified Mothibi told MPs when the During our latest visit, one Tshisimba as a key player in the unit updated Parliament’s Trade, Industry and Compeof the senior residents of Maila looting of the Lottery. tition Portfolio Committee in village, Ms Magret Ringani Tshivule pleaded guilty and (72), said she would have said that he had misrepresent- March on progress in their preferred a clinic or a primaed himself as the chairperson of investigation into corruption involving Lottery funding that ry school, which would have The Message. He had applied this NPO had been hijacked. benefited the entire communifor funding of R3 million for a Mothibi did not mention ty. “There is no valid reason to “traditional arts festival”. Then, Mushumo Ushavha Zwanda by have an old-age home here, and on 8 October 2018, the NLC name when he told MPs that, the worst part is that we were had paid over R1,575 million shortly after the first tranche of not even consulted as comR20 million was paid munity members before they into the NPO’s bank started their project,” Ringani account, R4 million said. “For me, going to an oldwas transferred to age home is not an option. I attorneys handling a would rather go and live with property transaction my relatives, who know me for a former NLC better,” she said. board member.

The secretary of the Luvhaha The former board traditional authority, Masuwa member later turned Mmbulaheni (35), said that out to be Alfred the dilapidating building is Nevhutanda, and the not serving any purpose. “It is money was allegedly disheartening to see lavish and used to help pay for massive abandoned buildings his R27-million lavish like this and neighbours are mansion in Annlin, in worried about the bushes growPretoria. ing up around it, with no one The NLC was to clean. It might be used as a alerted to the fact that hotspot for criminal activities. the NPO had been Our expectation was to have Alfred Nevhutanda photographed in hijacked, but instead a primary school or perhaps a 2015 when he launched the Professor of laying criminal clinic,” he said.

Alfred Nevhutanda Development charges, opted to The chairperson of MushuFoundation. Photo: Kaizer Nengovhela negotiate with the mo Ushavha Zwanda, MuBy Anton van Zyl and Thembi Siaga

into the account of which he, his niece and Ndadza were all signatories.

The half-built structures of the old age home at Maila village are being vandalised and no-one is cutting the grass or doing anything else to maintain the site. Photo: Thembi Siaga sandiwa Leonard Sidimela, however, seemed unperturbed and said that the project would continue once the SIU’s investigations were finalised. “Since 2019, our organisation and others in [the] NLC are under investigation,” he said, but refused to comment further. “We have agreed to invite you [to visit the site] once the project is completed. The investigation has been scheduled to end 30 November 2022,” he said.

When asked why the local community was not being kept informed about the developments, Sidimela said this was untrue and that key community members were “in the loop” as to what was happening. “As it stands, everyone in our community knows why the project is halted and that it will be completed when the investigations have been completed,” he said Sidimela’s admission that he had already known in

2019 about the investigation is surprising. When he was contacted in January 2021 by Limpopo Mirror, he pretended to know little about alleged fraud involving the Lottery grant. “Which irregularities?” he asked, adding that the reporter should “explain that fraud you are talking about to me in writing”.

NLC as transparent as a toilet window The NLC’s spokesperson, Ndivhuho Mafela, also refused to provide any clarity about what will happen with this project.

“The NLC is cooperating with the SIU investigation and therefore refrain[s] from making public statements that require details of grants awarded between 2014 and 2020 as they are subject to the said probe,” he said.

The NLC, however, is battling with credibility issues. The SIU investigation revealed that the NLC knew about the fraud involved in the Maila village project but, instead of acting, tried to negotiate their way out of it.

The real losers are the residents of Maila village. When the project was started, an estimated 450 residents older than 64 years were living in Maila village. These pensioners were neither consulted, nor did they ask for an old-age home to be built. Had the money been divided among them, each could have received just over R60 000. That would have been enough for them to extend their houses, sink a borehole, build toilets or improve their lives in general.

What the community has now is a deserted, half-built structure that serves as a monument to corruption in the country.

Granny Alidzuli celebrates her 100

By Kaizer Nengovhela The rural village of HaMashau nearly came to a standstill last Saturday (30 July), when family and friends arranged a surprise party to celebrate Granny Alidzulwi Musiamo’s 100th birthday.

Musiamo, surrounded by her loved ones, sat like a princess at the beautifully decorated table as speakers took turns to share how she had contributed to their lives.

One of her children, Ms Mpho Musiamo, said they wanted to give their mother a

party to show her that all her children and grandchildren loved and appreciated her very much. “This is our way of showing appreciation to a senior citizen. I believe that, as from today, my mother will really believe that we love her too. Our mother is a woman who likes reading the Bible all the time and she loves her family very much. She never misses going to church on a Sunday.”

Mpho said that young people must look and learn from events like these that older people should be respected and loved, not abused. “Our

elders are blessings, and we must take care of and honour them.”

Granny Musiamo thanked her children and grandchildren for making her 100th birthday so special. She told Limpopo Mirror that she had never gone to school.

“During our days, there was no schooling. Our parents did not go to school either, but things are different now. It is important for the children to get educated.”

Asked about the secret to her long life she replied: “Eat healthy and listen to the advice of the elders.”

Granny Alidzuli Musiamo was surrounded by her children and grandchildren on her 100th birthday. Photo supplied.

LIMPOPO MIRROR

5 AUGUST 2022 5

Court finds that Madovhi was arrested for no reason at all

“All along I told them I did nothing wrong, but they didn’t listen”

By Elmon Tshikhudo The famous Tshivenda movie star, Mr Azwidohwi Tshirangwana, was vindicated at last after a three-year battle in the Thohoyandou Civil Court.

In 2019, the 49-year-old star from Maniini outside Thohoyandou, popularly known as Madovhi in Tshivenda movie circles, was wrongfully arrested by the Thohoyandou police for robbery and theft. He vehemently denied the charges but was taken away and kept at the police station for hours. The next morning, he was quietly released from custody – no court appearance and no apology whatsoever.

Immediately after this embarrassing incident, the actor vowed that he would fight tooth and nail to see the police pay for locking him up in a cell like a criminal. So, two months later, he hired the services of local attorney Mr Fulufhedzani Mudzunga of Mphaphuli Mudzunga Tshinetise Attorneys Inc in Thohoyandou. (Limpopo Mirror also

covered his plight at the time).

“The processes have been going on since 2019, but everything was delayed as result of the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. Our client was unlawfully arrested and detained for a crime in which he was in actual fact a witness.

He was arrested at his home in the early hours on charges of ‘pickpocketing’, while he was asleep with his family, and it was a very long and strenuous ordeal for him. The state has finally conceded today (Thursday, 28 July) that indeed, the arrest was unlawful. All that is left now is the issue of compensation, which will be dealt with at a later stage,” said Mudzunga.

“Our client is one of the vulnerable members of our society and it’s an irony that he too had to suffer such violations of his rights and dignity at the hands of those in uniform. People have been looking at him with suspicion after his arrest as he is a well-known public figure in and around Thohoyandou.

His wish is for the public to know that

his arrest was unlawful and that he is a law-abiding citizen. As a law firm, we will continue to fight for his rights to ensure that at least he is fairly compensated for the treatment he received, although we know that no amount of money can make up for the damage he had suffered. His victory is our victory,” he said.

An ecstatic Tshirangwana thanked his attorney for making this journey with him, until his innocence was proven.

“I am very excited that I have been vindicated by the courts. I have all along been telling them that I did nothing wrong, but they did not listen. They did not even know what they were arresting me for. There was no need for them to lock me up. They should have only let me go to the police station the following morning to explain the misunderstanding, but they chose to take me to the station and lock me up in a cold cell for the night. I suffered a lot, and they have to pay for my suffering,” he said.

Lepelle Northern Water (LNW) is a Water Board established in terms of Water Services Act No 108 of 1997 as a bulk water supply and related water services provider, operating several water purification works and wastewater treatment schemes in the Limpopo Province.

APPLICATIONS ARE HEREBY INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING VACANCIES:

DEPARTMENT: OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE

LABORATORY SUPERINTENDENT • (REF HRM/09/22) • LOCATION: EBENEZER SCHEME – SCIENTIFIC SERVICES UNIT • MINIMUM SALARY: R733 974.68 per annum on a D-Lower Paterson Broadband (All-inclusive)

The famous Tshivenda actor, Madovhi, thanks his attorney, Mr Fhulufhedzani Mudzunga, for a job well done outside the Thohoyandou Civil Court on Thursday, 28 July. Photo: Elmon Tshikhudo.

Vhamusanda Vho-Edward Ramabulana (92) dies community with diligence. Wherever he went, he would encourage Community members from people to take education seriously. the Sinthumule area are in The man loved development. We deep mourning after the death have really lost a charismatic, of Vhamusanda Vho-Edward disciplined and enthusiastic leader.

Vhambelani Ramabulana (92) of He was a champion of social and Ha-Maelula, who passed away at economic transformation in the his home on 28 July, after a long Vhembe area. Ramabulana was a illness. leader who understood that, as a In his lifetime, Ramabulana was a traditional leader, one must tranmember of the South African Parlia- scend all boundaries and represent ment during late president Nelson the hopes, interests, and aspirations Mandela’s tenure and one of the of all people to realise a better life,” trusted traditional leaders to serve he said. on the Sinthumule Tribal Council.

Vhamusanda Vho-Ramabulana The chairperson of the Sinwill be buried on Saturday, 6 Authumule Territorial Council, Mr gust, at Tshiendeulu tsha VhakoMakhado Sinthumule, who had lolo. The service starts at 07:00 at worked very closely with RamabuHa-Maelula. lana, said losing such an important figure was a huge shock for them. “He was such an experienced traditional leader, and we were hoping that he would still be able to assist in training the new chiefs. Ramabulana understood the way that traditional leaders functioned. People learned so much from his experience. His death is a great loss to both the family and the Sinthumule area and community.”

Makhado Mayor Samuel Munyai called Ramabulana “irreplaceable” and said that he would always remember the late leader for his hard Vhamusanda Vho-Edward Vhambelani Ramwork, commitment abulana of Ha-Maelula passed away on 28 and dedication. “RamJuly. Photo supplied. abulana served the

By Kaizer Nengovhela

Minimum Job Requirements: • Bachelor of Technology in Microbiology or Chemistry with 5 years’ relevant experience in a SANAS Accredited Water / Chemical Laboratory, of which 3 years must be at supervisory level. ISO 17025 Internal Audit course or Technical Assessor Certificate and a valid driver’s licence are prerequisites. Registration with professional body will be an added advantage.

Competencies: • Computer literacy • Problem solving and critical analytical skills • Working with Tools and Technology • Knowledge of quality management system • Interpersonal and consultative skills • Knowledge of analysing water quality • Good planning, organsing, presentation and report writing skills • Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities: Reporting to the Scientific Services Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for: • Manages and supervises the activities of the Central laboratory to ensure delivery of accurate and timely Microbiology, Organic Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry test results • Develops and manages a budget for the laboratory and maintains control of laboratory costs • Plans workload distribution and work schedule for subordinates • Ensures compliance of the laboratory quality control systems with ISO 17025 Accreditation • Water and waste water analysis in line with ISO 17025 and SANS 241 requirements • Tests new and improved laboratory methods and procedures • Evaluates quality control and quality assurance statistics • Compiles and maintains analytical methods and modifies laboratory manuals • Participates and consults with external quality control institutions that subscribe to ISO 17025 • Ensures compliance with all LNW’s policies and procedures, code of ethics and confidentiality.

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN - CHEMISTRY • (REF. NO. HRM/01/22) • LOCATION: EBENEZER SCHEME – SCIENTIFIC SERVICES UNIT • MINIMUM SALARY: R304 880,16 per annum on a C-Lower Paterson Broadband plus medical aid, housing subsidy/ allowance and pension/provident funds benefits Minimum Job Requirements: A 3-year National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry or Degree in Chemistry with at least 2 years’ working experience of analysis in a SANAS accredited water or chemical laboratory conducting WET Chemistry analysis.

A valid driver’s licence is a prerequisite. Registration with relevant professional body will be advantageous.

Competencies: The incumbent must be computer literate • Ability to maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment • Proven experience in analytical chemistry • Knowledge of analysing waste • Report writing skills • Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities: Reporting to the Senior Laboratory Technician, the incumbent will be responsible for: • Implementation of laboratory quality system as per ISO 17025 requirements • Calibration of laboratory and trouble-shooting of measuring instruments to ensure accuracy • Preparation of laboratory reagents / solutions to ensure accuracy of results • Providing an accurate and in time analytical services and quality control requirements • Compilation of analysis reports as per the submission dates • Ensuring accurate water quality data capturing and compiling analytical reports • Ensuring good filling system practice • Analysis of routine and non-routine samples • Analysis of samples from customers on water quality queries and complaints • Conducting root-cause-analysis on non-conforming work • Participation in Proficiency Testing Scheme • Reporting deficiencies to the Laboratory Superintendent • Adherence to all delegated laboratory services aspects as specified in the Occupational Health and Safety Act • Ensures compliance with all LNW’s policies and procedures, code of ethics and confidentiality.

DRIVER • (REF. HRM/05/22) • LOCATION: PHALABORWA SCHEME • MINIMUM SALARY: R159 837.34 per annum on a B-Lower Paterson Broadband plus medical aid, housing subsidy/allowance & pension/ provident fund benefits Minimum Job Requirements: • Grade 12 plus Code 14 valid driver’s licence with PDP plus five years’ experience as a driver.

Competencies: • Time management • Report writing skills • Business acumen • Communicate effectively at all levels • Ability to work under pressure and beyond normal working hours.

Key Responsibilities: Reporting to the Maintenance Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for: • Collecting and delivering of internal and external mail, etc.

• Transport Shift workers • Deposits and cashes financial transactions • Safe transporting of personnel • Inspect vehicles and submit reports on faults and damages • Ensures compliance with all the health, safety and environmental requirements.

DEPARTMENT: FINANCE

SENIOR ASSETS ACCOUNTANT • (REF NO. HRM/11/22) • LOCATION: HEAD OFFICE • MINIMUM SALARY: R733 974.68 per annum on a D-Lower Paterson Broadband (All inclusive) Minimum Job Requirements: • 3 years tertiary qualification or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Commerce coupled with 5 years’ related experience in finance accounting

environment, of which 3 years’ experience should be at a Supervisory Level. A valid driver’s licence is a pre-requisite and registration with the relevant professional body is advantageous.

Knowledge Required: Extensive knowledge, experience, interpretation and application of accrual accounting and GRAP standards, Public Financial Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulation on public entity and other regulations. ERP knowledge on ORACLE or SAP. Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Generally Recognised Accounting Practices (GRAP), National Treasury Regulations, Water Service Act and King III Report read with King IV on Corporate Governance.

Competencies Required: • Effective communication • Service delivery innovations • Effective change management • Problem solving • Analytical • Strategic capability and leadership • Report writing • Ability to work under pressure and beyond normal working hours.

Key Responsibilities: Reporting to the Finance Manager the incumbent will be responsible for: • Management and verification of the movable and infrastructure assets • Develop, update, compile and manage the assets register of the organisation • Coordinating planning and designing of assets category management systems • Ensure effective coordination between the SCM, Technical Services and other departments in the planning and acquisition of assets • Identification of assets to be disposed • Submit reports on assets verification • Ensure all projects assets are capitalised • Ensure that all projects invoices are processed on time • Assessment of the useful life and residual value of all the assets • Ensure management of inventory and fleet management systems • Directly supervise subordinates • Ensures compliance with all the financial management legislations, regulations, policies and procedures • Ensures compliance with all LNW’s policies and procedures requirements, code of ethics and confidentiality.

DEPARTMENT: CORPORATE SERVICES

REGISTRY CLERK • (REF NO. HRM/02/22) • LOCATION: HEAD OFFICE • MINIMUM SALARY: R159 837,34 per annum on a B-Lower Paterson Broadband plus medical aid, housing subsidy/allowance and pension/provident funds benefits Minimum Job Requirements: • A 3-year National Diploma in Record Management or equivalent with two years’ experience in Record Management environment. A valid driver’s licence will be advantageous.

Competencies: The incumbent must be computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel) • Knowledge of registry duties, practices, and data capture • Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills • Must have the ability to work under pressure and beyond normal working hours.

Key Responsibilities: Reporting to the Record Management Officer, the Registry Clerk will be responsible for: • Examines all incoming or outgoing documents to establish and verify document eligibility • Classifies and codes information and documents for captures on the records management system • Registers all incoming and outgoing documents in the Registry Book • Obtains authorisation/signatures for documents received or sent out • Identifies and retrieves archival documents for users • Records file and document movement • Labels storage facilities, assembles and labels new files • Reviews documents for shelf life span and removes inactive or dead files • Provide centralised printing services as requested • Distributes or mails incoming or outgoing documents • Sorts archival information and documents for filing in accordance with paper/document management protocols • Adheres to the applicable policies, procedures, code of conduct and legislation • Oversees the cleanliness of the corporate building • Prepares boardrooms and committee rooms for meetings • Ensures the availability of water, refreshments, utensils and other resources at boardrooms and committee rooms • Ensures the upkeep of vending machines, refrigerators, aqua coolers, etc. • Orders supplies for boardrooms, committee rooms and kitchens • Ensures compliance with all LNW’s policies and procedures requirements, code of ethics and confidentiality.

APPLICATIONS ARE HEREBY INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING INTERNSHIP AND WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING PROGRAMMES: STIPEND BETWEEN R4 000 TO R6 000.

National Diploma / Degree in Supply Chain / Logistics Management

Ref 2022/20

N6 in Electrical Engineering

Ref 2022/21

National Diploma / B Com. Degree in Accounting / Auditing / Risk Management

Ref 2022/22

National Diploma / Degree in Safety Management

Ref 2022/23

National Diploma in Labour Relations

Ref 2022/24

National Diploma in Sustainable Development

Ref 2022/25

CLOSING DATE: 19 AUGUST 2022.

An application letter together with a detailed CV, certified copies of qualifications and a driver’s licence must be addressed to: Human Resource Manager, Lepelle Northern Water, Private Bag X9522, Polokwane, 0700. Alternatively, applications can be hand delivered at No. 1 Landros Mare Street, Polokwane.

Faxed or emailed applications will not be considered.

IMPORTANT: Appointment will be made in accordance with Lepelle Northern Water’s Employment Equity Policy and Plan. Recommended candidate will be subjected to the following checks: qualifications, criminal, credit records and employment history. Lepelle Northern Water reserves the right not to make appointment to the post advertised.

6 5 AUGUST 2022

LIMPOPO MIRROR

Vhamusanda Vho-Zwoitea to lead Gwengoni

who were against you in ascending the all this we have seen the grace of God. throne. Treat all as equal and embrace This has been a very long, winding and The village of Gwengoni, under senior all as equal. That is what a true leader difficult road that we undertook many local traditional leader Thovhele should do. With the women, I think at years ago. As a village, we are faced with Vho-Hanyani Tshikundamalema, your age you know that powerful men challenges regarding service delivery. has been the battleground for two have been led to their downfall by wom- Water remains a big challenge here, and warring factions about the chieftainen. Knowing that you are now in a posi- our first assignment will be to engage ship for a long time. These divisions tion of power, they will come in droves government to provide us with drinking impacted negatively on the residents, to test you. Please do not womanise, water. Roads are also a problem here, who could not get proper services as this could end up being traps set by and it is a known fact that, without a from the municipality as a result, but those against you. What we want here proper road infrastructure, there cannot all that is history now. is development and prosperity,” he said. be development in this area. This will On Saturday, 30 July, TshikundamaThe newly installed chief Vhamusanda be some of our priorities going forward,” lema acted decisively when he officially Vho-Zwoitea Lungisani pledged to work he said. inaugurated Vhamusanda Vho-Edward with other structures towards the betMawela Lungisani (74) as the new chief terment of the lives of his subjects. “In of the area. Lungisani was christened Vhamusanda Vho-Zwoitea (literally meaning “it is done”).

The ceremony was attended by, among others, local chiefs, the local ward councillor, community members and chiefs from other areas. Rudzani Tshishonge was named ndumi, while Ms Vhonani Tshikundamalema was named khadzi. In inaugurating the new chief, Tshikundamalema made clear that he was tired of the squabbles about leadership in the village that had made his people suffer in the end. “I am here, as mandated by the laws of this country, as a senior traditional leader and, after careful consideration, to install the rightful person to lead my people.

This has been a very long and difficult journey, but we are happy that we have finally arrived at this day,” he said.

Tshikundamalema told the new chief Thovhele Vho-Hanyani Tshikundamalema (left) and the new chief, Vha­mu­ to treat all his subjects equally and with sanda Vho-Zwoitea Lungisani, share a light moment during the inauguration respect. “Do not try and side-line those ceremony. Photo supplied.

By Elmon Tshikhudo

The 28-year-old Azwikonei Ramalivhana. a young farmer from Mutele near Musina, is now producing ground nuts that are used

by Tiger Brands to produce its iconic peanut butter brand. Photo supplied.

Young farmer now grows nuts for SA’s top brands lenge, Tiger Brands introduced its Agriculture Aggregator model, A development programme which, through expert technical aimed at small-scale farmers and management-skills support, has allowed a young female helps small-scale farmers to comfarmer from Mutele to get a foot pete at a commercial level. Since in the door of a major buyer its launch, the programme has of produce. The 28-year-old supported 157 black small-scale Azwikonei Ramalivhana is now farmers and raised R54 million in producing ground nuts that are funding. used by Tiger Brands to produce In the case of Azwikonei its iconic peanut butter.

Ramalivhana, she was paired Ramalivhana receives aswith Mpumi Maesela, director of sistance from Tiger Brands’ Servicios Empresaviales Holdings.

Agriculture Aggregator model.

Under Maesela’s guidance, RaThis programme was introduced malivhana has been able to grow in 2019 and pairs small-scale her enterprise, providing Tiger farmers with aggregators. As fully Brands with two hectares’ worth fledged business entities, these of ground nuts. aggregators procure from multiple Ramalivhana cultivates a farmers and enter into commerfurther eight hectares for herself, cial agreements with corporates which brings in added revenue such as Tiger Brands, providing and enables her to hire one better guarantees on tonnage, permanent employee and three delivery time frames, and quality temporary workers. standards.

“I didn’t have a job or food for According to Litha Kutta, Tiger my family, so I decided to start Brands’ enterprise and suppliplanting okra, tomatoes and spiner development director, many ach,” recalls Ramalivhana, who young people are looking at agristarted out with half a hectare of culture as a possible career. But, land. “I wanted to produce food while many of these individuals for the people around me and try are qualified to some extent, she make some income for my family says, they remain left out of the at the same time.” agriculture industry, either due to At the beginning, Ramalivhana a “lack of access to develop their did not earn enough to pay for any skills” or the need to receive “corhelp. This changed when she enporate assistance” when it comes tered the Agricultural Aggregator to developing their entrepreneur- Development Programme. ial ambitions.

“There is a very real risk facing These issues speak to the great- the survival of South Africa’s er challenge facing small-scale agricultural sector if we don’t farmers who struggle to produce encourage more young people at the scale and quality that large to participate in it,” says Kutta. food producers demand. Reaching “These graduates are an untapped this level of production requires workforce with a keen interest in development and support, often agriculture. It will benefit us all spanning several years – someto help nurture them by removing thing that adds complexity to a barriers to entry, so that they can corporate supply chain. make a valuable contribution to As a way to address this chalthe sustainability of agriculture.”

Development

FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT, COMMERCE AND LAW DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTANCY

PART TIME LECTURER (3 posts) Requirements: Honour's degree in the specific accountancy discipline: Financial Accounting, Auditing, Financial Management/Management Accounting or Taxation coupled with three years teaching experience at a tertiary institution or five years relevant professional experience.

Closing date: 19 August 2022 Full details of the positions and the application procedure is available at www.univen.ac.za “Vacancies”. Should you need assistance, please call 015 962 9229/9294.

The University of Venda is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of Employment Equity Act no.

55 of 1998 as amended. Preference will be given to designated groups in alignment with our Employment Equity Plan. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Candidates with foreign qualifications will be expected to have their qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) before we formalise the appointment.

LEFT: Thovhele Vho-Hanyani Tshi­kundama­ lema (seated left, with hat on), the new chief, Vhamusanda Vho-Zwoitea Lungisani (seated right with leopard skin), and other royals during the inauguration ceremony. Photo supplied.

Let the political (back)stabbing commence ical discussions.

I have a few close friends An African proverb says: among both the CR17 and “A speaker of truth has no the RET factions in Vhembe, friend”. But that does not and both sides are confident mean he does not have a that people’s real colours will single friend; this is in fact only be shown at the coming just hyperbole. elective conference in DeThis thought came to cember. Based on appearmind after the ANC’s policy ances and from the informaconference that was held tion at my disposal, the RET over the weekend. Before the faction seems to be getting conference, some self-apstronger and stronger in the pointed political comVhembe region. This faction mentators in the Vhembe also has the financial muscle District were saying that to influence decisions, even chaos would reign during in the inner circles of the conference, but to be traditional leaders. precise, things went well, Members from both and some signs of discipline groups have been close and perhaps even fake unity comrades for years, while were visible. some even shared mosquiThe Minister of Justice toes and other health chaland Correctional Services, lenges in foreign military Mr Ronald Lamola, attended camps while fighting for the conference, but on freedom during the days Sunday morning, he was in of the armed struggle.

Thohoyandou, addressing Because of the divisions students at the University of in the party, the tension Venda. He told the students between the two groups is that, immediately after their darker than black polish. fruitful policy conference, The main bone of contenthey had to drive throughout tion started when former the night to make sure that public protector Thuli they did not miss their apMadonsela revealed that pointment at the university. state capture was happening This was an indication that in the country, and many the conference had gone prominent leaders were finahead without major hassles, gered, including the party’s but not without heated polit- then president, Jacob Zuma,

By Victor Mukwevho

and the Gupta brothers. But things got worse after the VBS scandals were exposed, implicating numerous Limpopo politicians.

Even though some of those implicated in the VBS bank saga belong to both the RET and the CR17 factions, some baseless allegations contend that only one faction is involved.

As the time for the party’s elective conference gets closer, journalists are going to be isolated, side-lined and

is clean in the party.

Of course, the two warring groups do not trust each other, but some individual members of one faction are taken for granted. They still listen to their enemies and take instructions.

The legendary human rights activist Dr Martin Luther King once said: “Betrayal starts with trust”. I see some will go down during the elective conference because of trust.

Those who are educated always tell us how bad a human heart is when money and status are involved.

Let us always remember what happened in Italy centuries ago.

When Julius Caesar, the Roman dictator, was being assassinated by a group of senators on the Ides of March (15 March) of 44 BC, he could not believe that his best friend, Brutus, Vic’s Views could deliver the fatal blow in the stabbing. His last called names. But that comes parting words before he sucas no surprise as those who cumbed to his injuries were: always speak the truth have “Et tu, Brute?” meaning no friends.

“And you, Brutus?”.

Former ANC Women’s The season for backLeague president Bathabile stabbing has started in all Dlamini once said: “We all earnest, and the rest of us have some smallernyana can only sit and watch in skeletons”, meaning no one frustration.

LIMPOPO MIRROR

5 AUGUST 2022 7

Dominic off to Moscow for International Youth Camp part in this initiative, aimed at sustainable development. “I feel very Perseverance and commitment happy and honoured to be part of to whatever one undertakes in this group chosen to participate in life will always bear fruit. This the BRICS camp,” said Dominic. “I is exactly what happened for am sure that my involvement in the Dominic Nkwana, personal International Youth Camp will not assistant to Musina’s mayor, who only benefit me, but the commuis among the 10 young South nity of Musina and the rest of the Africans selected by the Nationcountry as well.” al Youth Development Agency Dominic has always been in(NYDA) to participate in the 11th volved in community developmenBRICS International Youth Camp tal projects that assist the vulnerain Moscow, Russia, from 1 to 6 ble groups around Musina. “Really, August this year.

I am obsessed with any community Sixty young citizens from BRICS issues,” he confessed. He has also countries (Brazil, Russia, India, previously donated sanitary pads to China and South Africa) are taking girls in need.

Young Achievers

Dominic Nkwana will represent the country at the BRICS International Youth Camp in Moscow, Russia. Photo supplied.

We’re “swimming” in the sewage, complain family from Vleifontein For the past month, a family from Vleifontein has been living with the overpowering stench caused by a persistent sewage spillage in the township, which flows directly into their yard and into their home.

The owner of the house, Ms Ellen Matshavha, said that the issue with the dysfunctional sewer system, which runs

around their yard, has become a pain to them. “This latest problem started a month ago. We have engaged the municipality a number of times. Every time they come and fix it, then leave, but the following day it will be the same thing all over again.”

Matshavha said that the situation had become so bad that they had to wear water boots when they entered their home. The damage that it had

caused to her property, she said, was immense. “We live in a sea of raw sewage; everything is covered by it. We don’t sleep well at night because the smell is unbearable. This is placing our health at risk. We cannot walk three steps outside without stepping into a stinking pool of faeces. This because of the municipality’s laxity.” Matshavha said that she had obtained a court order against the municipality, who were given 48 hours to fix the sewage.

EFF councillor in the Makhado Municipality Mr Wiseman Ramalwa agreed that the spilling sewage posed a very serious problem. “I saw it with my own eyes. Those people literally live with faecal matter inside their houses.

This sewer system had been erected in 1978.

Many other houses around Vleifontein have also been affected by the blocked sewer.

We as the EFF are totally against the delay in fixing it,” he said. Limpopo Mirror sent a media enquiry to the Vhembe District Municipality’s spokesperson, Mr Matodzi Ralushai, for comment, but at the time of our going to press he was still waiting for a response from the relevant department.

August

Tshisima Andy Mudau hopes to be the next Miss Limpopo Heritage. Photo supplied.

Mudau hopes to be next Miss Limpopo Heritage matric, I would like to focus on my real passion, and that is modelTwenty-year-old Tshisima Andy ling,” she said.

Mudau from Vuwani Ha- MaHer motto for the competition navhela is among the Top 20 is: “I don’t want to be a superfinalists for the Miss Limpopo model, but a role model to others.

Heritage 2022 pageant, and she Also, I may not make it today, but has high hopes of winning the tomorrow I will because I am not competition. a loser.”

The Miss Limpopo Heritage Mudau will be doing a lot of pageant aims to promote youths, charity work during the remainbreak the cycle of violence and der of the competition, with the crime, and embrace heritage and crowning ceremony taking place culture – something that seems to at the Thohoyandou Arts and motivate Mudau as well. “We don’t Culture Hall, near Thavhani Mall, get to be taught about our culture on 24 September 2022. and heritage as much these days, Anyone who would like to help so I’m very excited to be part of her with sanitary-towel donations this competition.” for her charity project can take Mudau said that she could not them to her personally or contact enter the pageant before as she her on her cellphone number. was still in high school. “I was She is available on Facebook focusing on my studies first, but (Andy Chisima) and can be now that I have completed my reached directly on 060 863 6499.

By Maanda Bele

l a i c spe

Contact us George: 082 419 2359 or Khathu: 071 188 5055

Book four of these adverts and only pay for two!* Ms Ellen Matshavha from Vleifontein and her family have been living with a sewage spill that has been running into their yard and into their homes for the last three weeks. Photo supplied.

Normal price for four adverts: R9 200

DISCOUNT PRICE: R4

600 incl.

* T’s and C’s apply

By Kaizer Nengovhela

LIMPOPO MIRROR

8 5 AUGUST 2022

There’s no such thing as a dirty job, says Manyaga Entertainment Washing other people’s dirty sneakers with one’s bare hands, a bar of soap and a bucket of water is not exactly a job many would consider something to be proud of, but in these tough economic times one does what one must to keep the pot cooking. This is what Rilinde Manyaga (25) of Mbilwi, near Sibasa does for a living, and he does not care what people think of him. At least, he says, he earns an honest living.

To Manyaga, a “dirty job” does not exist, as long as one does

something that generates “clean” money. “Some people, especially the youth, are very ashamed to do this type of work because they believe that people will look down on them. There is nothing more fulfilling than leading an honest life and earning honest money. It is our responsibility as young people to get up and come up with plans to sustain ourselves, instead of waiting for government’s handouts,” he said.

The young man, who is currently upgrading his Grade 12, first saw his opportunity in June last year when he visited some of his friends and noticed their

dirty sneakers lying around their homes because they were too lazy to wash them. “I asked three of my friends to give me their sneakers, and washed them for free. Some of those sneakers were so dirty that it seemed impossible to get them clean again, but I scrubbed away and, by the time I returned them to my friends, they looked as good as new. I then started circulating on social media that I can clean sneakers, and that is how it all began. People started calling me.”

Manyanga has managed to acquire a driver’s license and obtain a security training certificate with

the money he makes. He now has clients from around Thohoyandou, Ngovhela, Phiphidi, Maniini, Maungani and the surrounding areas. He charges R40 per pair of sneakers, which enables him to take public transport to collect and deliver to his clients.

“When I need something, I don’t have to beg from someone, because I always have cash to sustain myself. We are the masters of our own destiny, and we must wake up and create jobs for ourselves. It is my wish that unemRilinde Manyaga makes an honest living ployed young people everywhere by washing other people's dirty sneakstart to change their perspective ers. Photo supplied. and become independent.”

Pastors’ Forum ask God to intervene and rid Vhembe of all the violence and evil from the different municipalities, including the family of the late Overwhelmed by the ills that are Collins Chabane mayor, Cllr Moses plaguing society –violent crimes in Maluleke, who was shot and killed at all their evil forms, coupled with his home on Thursday, 21 July. the lack of service delivery by govThe prayer meeting was also aternment departments - Christians tended by the mayor of the Vhembe and pastors under the umbrella of District, Cllr Dowelani Nenguda, the Vhembe Pastors’ Forum met at Thulamela Mayor Sarah Rammbuthe Charis Missionary Church at da, and ANC Vhembe’s regional Makwarela in Sibasa on Saturchairperson, Mr Baldwin Matibe, day, 23 July, for a day of prayer, who is also a provincial executive where all of these challenges were council member. brought to God. One of the organisers of the Several prayer sessions were held prayer meeting, Doctor Alunamutwe for the various ills confronted by Randitsheni, a very outspoken cleric communities. Special prayers were who led many anti-ritual murder done for politicians and the mayors marches around the Vhembe region years ago, stated that things were out of control in South Africa. “Our country is deeply adrift and in crisis.

Yet, as servants of the Lord, we are conspicuBishop George Muhali of the Higher Grace Church prays ous by our silence or for Vhembe ANC's regional chairman, Mr Tshitereke minimal Matibe, and Vhembe's executive mayor, Cllr Dowelani Nenguda (seated), during a prayer meeting held at Mak- response.

It is a sad warela recently. Photo: Elmon Tshikhudo.

reality that so much evil is taking place in South Africa, particularly in the Vhembe District where we are located. It has been a year of gender-based violence, killings, ritual killings, femicide, bullying in schools, robberies, break-ins, rape, child trafficking, corruption and minimal service delivery by our municipalities,” he said.

Pastor Prince Ramahala added that numerous problems were affecting communities, such as the lack of water, load-shedding and load-reduction, potholed roads, and many others. “There are mass killings taking place at taverns at the moment, which may even draw toward the churches. As pastors, we cannot just look on as if nothing is wrong. We need God’s intervention as of now, and that is the reason behind the prayer meeting,” he said.

Executive Mayor Nenguda, who was still on crutches after a serious car accident recently, said the prayer session was just what the doctor ordered. “I am still under doctor’s care, as you can see, but today I am feeling much better. It is like I received the best counselling. As government officials, we also need prayers for our safety and service delivery to our people,” he said before outlining their achievements, shortfalls and plans as government.

cause I dreamed of having different kinds of animals that I could take Meeting someone such as care of here at home.”

Musina Mall, in partnership with Musina Checkers, donated groceries to disThomani Nengovhela (18) from Thomani, who is a first-year abled community members on Mandela Day. Photo: supplied.

Tshivhulani village, near Sibasa, animal-production student at who has such a sincere love for Madzivhandila College of Agrianimals is always heart-warming. culture, recalls how his love of the Although he has not seen it all in animals was enhanced by the hard life, this young man reckons he lockdown in 2020. “I felt so lonely has seen enough to understand that I decided to get something that people too often disappoint that would keep me busy during each other, and for that reason he the lockdown restrictions. After prefers animals. some research on the Internet, I Thomani says that, besides the found people in Tzaneen who sold fact that not many people really un- guinea pigs and rabbits. So, with derstand him, he finds solace in the the money I had saved, I bought company of animals because they two rabbits, two guinea pigs and are friendly and loving and bring two racing pigeons that I kept in a sense of peace into his life. He cages. Of course, they all started spends a lot of his time surrounded multiplying and it was a pleasure by his guinea pigs (mbila), rabbits seeing this and spending time with (mivhuda), racing pigeons and them every day.” indigenous chicken.

He says that, although he does His natural love of animals not like to part with his pets, he is became evident when he was about sometimes compelled to sell some 10 years old. “When my parents of them as he needs money to buy gave me money for lunch at school, food for them. “Some people who I would not eat anything but keep snakes as pets, especially rather save the money. One day, I pythons, come here and buy the surprised them when I came home rabbits and guinea pigs to feed with two pigeons that I bought with their snakes. The money that I get the money they gave me. I then from the sales is invested back into made a cage and took care of them, my pets because their food is very Musina FM staff, local businesspeople and community members in front of the although my parents did not under- expensive. I am now saving money, Mbewe family's house in Nancefield, after they had renovated and re-painted the house. Community members also donated some food parcels to the family as part of stand it at first. I continued to save so that I can erect more cages and money without telling anybody, be- register myself as a professional the Mandela Day activities on 18 July. Photo: supplied.

breeder. I also have a plan to write a guidebook on rabbits, guinea pigs and racing pigeons.”

Thomani’s parents, Tshitokisi (father) and Tovhowani (mother), have accepted that their son cannot be separated from his pets. “We understand and accept his love for the pets, and we give him our full support in taking care of them.

That is why we even supported his idea of furthering his studies in the agricultural field,” said Tshitokisi.

By Elmon Tshikhudo

Musina Mall donated 70 fringe blankets to Musina’s aged residents this past Mandela Day (18 July) to warm them against the cold winter. Photo: supplied.

Thomani is passionate about his animals Entertainment

Thomani Nengovhela with some of his pet guinea pigs.

LIMPOPO MIRROR

5 AUGUST 2022 9

Art & Entertainment Pastor Steven releases a book of encouragement

By Kaizer Nengovhela Pastor Steven Mathelemusa has just released his first motivational book, called You are born for a purpose.

Mathelemusa leads the Bible Mission Church’s Ramavhoya branch in the Nzhelele area and is also a businessman. He says that people might find the book worth the read as it carries anecdotes from his own personal life experiences.

“It was not easy for me to write a book like this one. It’s not exactly the kind of book anyone expects from a pastor,” he said. “I wrote this book to impact the lives of people from all age groups in terms of figuring out the importance of decision making, and also the issue of self-encouragement when they are in the midst of challenges.”

He says that facing challenges is normal and that everybody goes

through these at some point in life.

“What matters is how you react to what you are going through. I noticed that many people fail to make good decisions because of a lack of knowledge, and they fail to account for their choices. This book will act as a basis for them to know that the decisions we make today will determine what tomorrow holds for us.”

He says that the decisions people make are inter-related. “They depend on each other, for example, ‘I’m indirectly deciding to suffer’.

Self-encouragement is also included in decision making because when you encourage yourself, you will decide to do something, and with a positive attitude. I succeed in both running a business and writing because I am a hard worker.

I make sure that whenever I’m not busy at my business, I think of what I can write about,” he said. “I will find time to write, even when I have a lot of other work to do, because

there is this burning desire for writing inside me.”

He told Limpopo Mirror that he nearly gave up at one point while he was writing the book. Were it not for the encouragement of a few people who had pushed him to carry on, he said, he might have never finished it.

Pastor Steven Mathalemusa has just released his first book of encouragement.

Photo supplied.

Things are looking up for Musina FM's Lerato telling me that they saw a bright future for me in the entertainYoung Lerato Mamatlodi is fast ment industry,” she said. becoming one of the darlings Lerato is a graduate in elecof the local airwaves. At the trical engineering and DJs at age of 27, she is counted among local pubs in her spare time. She Musina FM’s best presenters, joined Musina FM in 2017. “After with a huge following behind completing my Grade 12 in her. Lerato presents the After2013, I enrolled for an electrinoon Drive Show, broadcast on cal engineering course, which weekdays from 15:00 to 18:00. I completed in 2017. When I For those who have known her heard that Musina FM was since childhood, her success on looking for presenters, I applied the airwaves does not come as a and fortunately, they called me surprise at all as she had already for an interview. I passed with demonstrated her entertainment flying colours and the rest, as abilities back when she was still they say, is history. I am happy in Bonwa Udi Primary School. for my electrical engineering “I used to perform in school dra- qualification because it will mas and participated in debates serve as a backup, should my in those early years. My teachers radio career take a knock, for and fellow pupils were always whatever reason.” impressed with my performancTo be a successful presenter, es. When I went to Musina High she says, one has to do a lot of School for my secondary eduresearch and keep up with what cation, I continued to take the is currently happening around. lead in debates and unprepared “My programme has a huge speeches. My friends kept on following, and I have to see to it Entertainment

that people get the latest updates on matters that affect them. I mostly deal with entertainment updates, breaking news, sports updates, and I also interview musicians who are currently trending in the industry. It is my job to make sure that the

information I present is fresh and relevant to all the different age groups who listen to my programme.”

Because of her hard work and dedication, she has also been made finance and administration manager of the radio station.

Lerato Mamatlodi is fast becoming a great favourite among Musina FM listeners.

Phalaphala FM visits fruit market to honour independent women Phalaphala FM will be broadcasting live from Tshakhuma Fruit Market on Friday, 26 August, in commemoration of National Women’s Month.

This will be done under the new initiative by the station, themed Ridi hudza ngavho, and will be to honour women who beat all the odds to empower themselves and provide for their families through working at the fruit market.

The initiative forms part of the Nne na Vhone show. Rofhiwa Nethengwe will broadcast from Tshakhuma Fruit Market from 09:00 to 12:00 and will be talking with the women who sell their fruit produce at the market.

National Women’s Day is an annual South African public holiday. The day commemorates the 1956 march of approximately 20 000 women to the Union Buildings in Pretoria to petition against the country’s pass laws, which required South Africans defined as “black” under The Population Registration Act to carry an internal passport, known as a passbook, that served to maintain population segregation, control urbanisation, and manage migrant labour during the Apartheid era. The first National Women’s Day was celebrated on 9 August 1995.

“The ridi hudza ngavho initiative is aimed at showing appreciation for the women who work at the Tshakhuma Fruit Market and to inspire other women to do the same in empowering themselves,” said Phalaphala FM’s programme manager, Ms Sharon Ravele.

She discouraged the tendency by some women to encourage their daughters to bear as many children as possible, so that they can become beneficiaries of the child support grant. Ravele said that women had a responsibility to shape the future of their children. She appealed to women not to spend all their time watching TV but to dedicate their time to self-development activities instead.

Ravele said that the reason why women had become more vulnerable to sexual abuse was because they were not financially independent. “If you are financially independent, it is unlikely that you will fall into the temptation of accepting a job offer in exchange for sex.”

She said that transformation had created opportunities for women and allowed them to be major role players in the economy.

From the jaws of death to a gospel star

By Victor Mukwevho Today he is an international gospel artist, an ANC councillor, radio presenter, pastor and an albinism activist, but for Mbilu Rapson Rambuwani, life has not always been this comfortable.

When he was born, he had to be

rescued by his mother as some family members wanted him to be killed because he was born with albinism.

His late mother had to hide him very far from the killers to save his life. Family elders had allegedly regarded him as a curse from the gods and were also concerned that

The inimitable Mbilu Rapson Rambuwani broadcasting live on Univen FM on Sunday morning.

the family would be humiliated for giving birth to an albino child.

“I was very angry when my mother told me how she had to hide me from my own uncles. But today, I am the one who is helping them the most. As a pastor and a servant of God, I have forgiven them,” he said.

As if that was not enough, Rambuwani had a tough time when he grew up because many children did not want to play or touch him in his neighbourhood and at school.

“I used to play alone at home and sit alone at school. Because of a lack of knowledge, other kids were afraid that if they came next to me, I would transfer albinism to them.

They did not even want to eat sitting next to me. I was a loner, and my heart was always very painful.

But I knew deep down in my heart that God had something special that He created me for,” he said.

After he passed Grade 12, Rambuwani was employed by the Mavhoi Technical College as a

clerk. He worked there for several years, but the stigma of being an albino was always there.

After launching his musical career, he resigned to become a full-time musician. From 1991, Rambuwani started making headlines in the Mirror newspaper and on local radio stations for releasing hit after hit. He was also the first local artist to record gospel songs in Shona. One of his songs, Nyarara Maria, became like a national anthem to Zimbabweans who are living in South Africa and in other countries around the globe.

The past Sunday, Rambuwani was at his best on Univen FM. Rambuwani joined Univen FM in 2006 and has not looked back.

He is a councillor in the Vhembe District Municipality tasked with the special programme on women, the youth and people living with disabilities.

He concluded by saying he was working on his latest album, which will be released soon.

Phalaphala FM’s programme manager, Ms Sharon Ravele. Photo supplied.

POLOKWANE: STUDIOS: (015) 297 1709 / 297 4306; THOHOYANDOU: STUDIOS: (015) 962 5101/5 / FAX: (015) 962 2998

LIMPOPO MIRROR

10 5 AUGUST 2022

Prayer session for a safer R578 road

By Kaizer Nengovhela Pastors from various denominations, representatives from the Waterval SAPS and traffic officers from the Makhado Municipality have been converging on the R578 road next to Mbokota regularly over the past few years to pray that the high number of road accidents on this deadly road may subside.

Jonathan Thifhulufhelwi Secondary’s top-performing learners from Grade 8 to 12 received a pat on the back for their efforts during the mid-year examinations. An awards function was held at the school on 22 July, where Takgalang Consulting presented the learners with trophies, certificates and complimentary bags. In the photo, from left to right, are Mbhulaheni Malotsha, Khodani Malotsha (top Grade 12 learner) and school principal Mr Eric Tshivhinda. Photo supplied.

Jonathan Thifhulufhelwi Secondary School’s top performers from Grades 8 to 12 display their certificates and trophies after the awards function that was held at the school on 22 July. Photo supplied.

On Sunday, 31 July, along with church members, law enforcement officers and community members, they converged again at a certain spot along this road where many fatal accidents have previously occurred for a healing and cleansing ceremony, and to

thank the Lord for answering their prayers.

One of the organisers of the event, Pastor Lucky Maluleke, said going back to the spot and thanking the Lord for sparing so many lives during the festive seasons was important. “The Bible tells us that our Lord is a good listener and needs people who are dedicated in prayer.

We have no doubt that our prayers are being heard because we serve a living God. This is a testimony that our God cares for those who ask and pray unceasingly. We will continue to ask Him to protect everyone on our roads because He is the source of life.”

Maluleke said seeking divine intervention to stop accidents from happening on the roads

was important. “There are things that we as human beings cannot accomplish without the Lord’s intervention. We need assistance from God to achieve our set road safety goals.” He thanked everyone who took part in this thanksgiving session.

On behalf of the community, the well-known PSL soccer referee, Mr Jelly Chabane, expressed his appreciation to the pastors and congregants from the respective churches, traffic officers, community members and the Waterval police.

Quoting the Bible, he said they must put everything before God, “and He will answer our prayers”. Chabane urged every road user to be more cautious when using the roads.

The group converged next to the R578 road again on Sunday for a healing and cleansing ceremony, and to thank God for answering their prayers. Photo supplied.

It’s still better to get your education late than never Published by Zoutnet CC, trading as Limpopo Mirror of 16B Joubert Street, Louis Trichardt. Typographically prepared by the proprietors and printed by D Brits, 1 Jeppe Street, Louis Trichardt

POSTAL ADDRESS PO Box 1680, Louis Trichardt, 0920 TELEPHONES: Louis Trichardt: Louis Trichardt fax: E-MAIL: Advertising: Editor: Administrative: Website:

Audited Distribution Figures

(015) 516 4996/7 (015) 516 2303 george@zoutnet.co.za anton@zoutnet.co.za admin@zoutnet.co.za http://www.limpopomirror.co.za

ASSOCIATION OF

INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS

WORLD YOUNG READER PRIZE 2005

www.wan-press.org

NEWS Correspondents: Bernard Chiguvare Frank Mavhungu (Thohoyandou) Kaizer Nengovhela Ndivhuwo Musetha Silas Nduvheni Elmon Tshikhudo Maanda Bele

063 878 4034 082 969 3131 072 335 8828 082 957 8493 072 578 3851 072 207 7606 064 929 8142

ADVERTISING

George Janse van Rensburg Khathutshelo Mamuha Classified/Legal Notices:

082 419 2359 071 188 5055 (015) 516 4996/7

DISTRIBUTION: The newspaper is distributed by Deon Brits.

Any queries regarding distribution can be directed to Deon at 063 372 9029

Limpopo Mirror publication subscribes to the South African Press Code that prescribes news that is truthful, accurate, fair and balanced. If we don’t live up to the standards set in the Code, please feel free to contact the editor at the numbers provided above.

Complaints about advertisements are handled by the Advertising Standards Authority of South Africa (ASA). Complaints must be directed to the ASA at Willowview, Burnside Island Office Park, 410 Jan Smuts Avenue, Craighall Park, Johannesburg or PO Box 41555, Craighall, 2024. Fax: (011) 781 1616 E-mail: complaint@asasa.org.za © All rights of reproduction of all articles, advertisements and all other material published in this newspaper are hereby distinctly reserved in compliance with Article 12(7) of the Copyright Act. Alle regte van reproduksie van alle berigte, foto’s, advertensies en alle ander materiaal wat in hierdie koerant gepubliseer word, word hiermee uitdruklik voorbehou ingevolge die bepalings van Artikel 12(7) van die Wet op Outeursregte en wysigings daarvan.

Zoutnet

News with an independent soul

By Elmon Tshikhudo For two local women, the road to realising their dreams had been a long and winding one, but in the end, theirs was a case of “better late than never” as they travelled towards a brighter future.

Back in 2006, at the age of 18, Ms Funanani Nemakonde (now 36) enrolled for a BCom degree in accounting, while her friend, Ms Tsireledzo Thagwana, then 17 (now 35), enrolled for a degree in management and accounting at the University of Venda.

Nemakonde dropped out in 2011 and got re-admitted in 2017, but was not allowed to do her previous degree, for which she had only four modules left to complete. So, she had to start from scratch, choosing a four-year teaching degree this time, which she was supposed to have completed before, but because she had failed a module, another year of studies was added.

Thagwana went the same route.

Just before she completed the last module for her degree, she dropped out. When she applied for re-admission, she was told that she had to choose another degree, so she also opted to do her Bachelor of Education, which she started

the same year (2017) as her friend Nemakonde.

At long last, the two friends both graduated on Friday, 15 July, thus fulfilling their long-cherished dream of becoming graduates.

Asked why they had chosen to go back to varsity after such a long break, both replied with nearly the same answer. “Life without education is hard, and finding a job that doesn’t require a degree limits you.”

Even a job that requires a matric certificate is hard to come by, they added. “So, we spent five years trying, with no luck, until we decided that it’s never too late and that we can still make it and achieve something in life. And here we are today; well equipped with qualifications that put us in a good position in the job market,” said Nemakonde, who is now an educator’s assistant at Khwevha in Phase 3.

Thagwana is doing her IT apprenticeship at the Northern Technical College, also earning her own salary. “Going back to varsity was worth it. Now we can see that, with a valid qualification, it’s easier to get a job than when you have no education at all. To those who have given up, stand up and pick up the pieces. Better late than never,” she said.

Better late than never. This is the motto that encouraged Ms Funanani Nemakonde (right) and Ms Tsireledzo Thagwana to go back to varsity to further their studies. Both graduated with their respective degrees from Univen on 15 July. Photo: Elmon Tshikhudo.

Several learners between Grade R and Grade 7 from the Tshiawelo Primary School based in Tshitungulwane village in the Vuwani area received trophies and certificates on Friday, 22 July, in recognition of their achievements during the second academic school term. In the photograph, the school principal, Ms Julia Mashaba (left ), poses with the top Grade 7 learner, Mulanga Mashamba (next to Mashaba) and some of the other learners who excelled during the term. At the back are two of the members of the school governing body, Ms Tshimangadzo Ralikhuwana and Ms Rofhiwa Tshishonga. Photo: Silas Nduvheni.

LIMPOPO MIRROR

5 AUGUST 2022 11

MAKHADO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Tel: (015) 519 3000 Fax: (015) 516 1195 • 83 Krogh Street, Louis Trichardt • Private Bag X2596 Makhado 0920 TENDER NOTICE

Ad designed by Zoutnet Publishers

All suitable service providers are hereby invited to bid for the below mentioned projects. Bidders are requested to bid as per specification attached to the bid documents that will be obtainable from 10 August 2022 at non –refundable amount of R600.00 per document at the Procurement Office No. B043 Ground Floor, 83 Krogh Street, Civic Center, Makhado or can be downloaded from e-tender portal for free https://etenders.treasury.gov.za/content/advertised-tender or www.makhado.gov.za.

BID NO:

DESCRIPTION

EVALUATION CRITERIA

COMPULSORY BRIEFING SESSION

42 of 2022

Provision of Health Care Risk Waste (HCRW) collection and Treatment services for the period of three (03) years

80/20 preferential points

15 August 2022 at 10:00 Council Chamber, Ground floor, Civic Centre, No 83 Krogh Street, Makhado.

43 of 2022

Appointment of service provider for Operation and maintenance of Makhado new landfill site for the period of three (03) years

80/20 preferential points with functionality

15 August 2022 at 12:00 at Council Chamber, Ground floor, Civic Centre, No 83 Krogh Street, Makhado

44 of 2022

Appointment of panel of service provider for skills development programmes (Skills development provider) for the period of three years

80/20 score points

45 of 2022

Re-advertisement: New Internet line : 150 megabits per second (Mbps) upload (UL) and 150 Mbps download (DL) failover internet dataline for the period of three (03) years

46 of 2022

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT • Attach certified copy of Authorization certificate for the service provider to handle and transport Heath Care Risk Waste (HCRW).

• Attach agreement letter from the Health Care Risk Waste treatment (Incinerator) Facility that the appointed service provider will bring Health Care Risk Waste (HCRW) for disposal.

• Attach certify copy of certificate of an authorization vehicle to be used to transport Health Care Risk Waste from the Municipal building to the point of treatment / incineration • Attach at least two (02) previously successfully projects with contract value (attach appointments with completion certificates or referral)

TECHNICAL ENQUIRIES

REFERENCE AND NOTICE NO.

CLOSING DATE AND TIME

Acting director community services: Mr. J Lukheli or Mr NP Ndwakhulu at 0155193000

File No. 8/3/2/1889 Notice No. 93/2022

09 September 2022 at 12H00pm

Acting director community services: Mr. J Lukheli or Mr NP Ndwakhulu at 015 519 3000

File No. 8/3/2/ 1890 Notice No. 94/2022

09 September 2022 at 12H00pm

Acting director corporate services: Mr. N Dagada or Mr T Manebaneba at 015 519 3000

File No. 8/3/2/1891 Notice No. 95/2022

09 September 2022 at 12H00pm

80/20 preferential points

Acting director corporate services: Mr. N Dagada or Mr S Harri at 015 519 3000

File No. 8/3/2/1892 Notice No. 96/2022

09 September 2022 at 12H00pm

Re-advertisement : Design Architecture Of Disaster Recovery Solution

80/20 preferential points with functionality

Acting director corporate services: Mr. N Dagada or Mr S Harri at 015 519 3000

File No. 8/3/2/1893 Notice No. 97 /2022

26 August 2022 at 12H00pm

47 of 2022

Construction of fence at waterval graveyard

80/20 preferential points with functionality

CIDB Grading 02 CE or higher

Acting director technical services: Mr. MG Raleshuku or Ms L Thulare 015 519 3000

File No. 8/3/2/1894 Notice No. 98/2022

26 August 2022 at 12H00pm

48 of 2022

Construction of fence at Rabali graveyard

80/20 preferential points with functionality

CIDB Grading 02 CE or higher

Acting director technical services: Mr. MG Raleshuku or Ms L Thulare 015 519 3000

File No. 8/3/2/1895 Notice No. 99/2022

26 August 2022 at 12H00pm

49 of 2022

Construction of fence at Tshikuwi graveyard

80/20 preferential points with functionality

CIDB Grading 02 CE or higher

Acting director technical services: Mr. MG Raleshuku or Ms L Thulare 015 519 3000

File No. 8/3/2/1896 Notice No. 100/2022

26 August 2022 at 12H00pm

50 of 2022

Construction of fence at Tshikwarani graveyard

80/20 preferential points with functionality

CIDB Grading 02 CE or higher

Acting director technical services: Mr. MG Raleshuku or Ms L Thulare 015 519 3000

File No. 8/3/2/1897 Notice No. 101/2022

26 August 2022 at 12H00pm

51 of 2022

Construction of fence at Rathidili graveyard

80/20 preferential points with functionality

CIDB Grading 02 CE or higher

Acting director technical services: Mr. MG Raleshuku or Ms L Thulare 015 519 3000

File No. 8/3/2/1898 Notice No. 102/2022

26 August 2022 at 12H00pm

52 of 2022

Construction of fence at Chavani – Ribola graveyard

80/20 preferential points with functionality

CIDB Grading 02 CE or higher

Acting director technical services: Mr. MG Raleshuku or Ms L Thulare 015 519 3000

File No. 8/3/2/1899 Notice No. 103/2022

26 August 2022 at 12H00pm

53 of 2022

Construction of fence at Mangilasi graveyard

80/20 preferential points with functionality

CIDB Grading 02 CE or higher

Acting director technical services: Mr. MG Raleshuku or Ms L Thulare 015 519 3000

File No. 8/3/2/1900 Notice No. 104 /2022

26 August 2022 at 12H00pm

54 of 2022

Construction of fence at Muhovhoya graveyard

80/20 preferential points with functionality

CIDB Grading 02 CE or higher

Acting director technical services: Mr. MG Raleshuku or Ms L Thulare 015 519 3000

File No. 8/3/2/1901 Notice No. 105/2022

26 August 2022 at 12H00pm

55 of 2022

Appointment of panel of service providers to provide Media Buying Services (Radio advertisement) For Period of three years

80/20 preferential points

Acting director corporate services: Mr. N Dagada or Mr L Bobodi at 0155193000

File No. 8/3/2/1902 Notice No. 106/2022

09 September 2022 at 12H00pm

Attach a certified copy of valid accreditation certificate / letter against the qualification or unit standard ID

Completed bid documents signed by a duly authorized person, sealed in an envelope clearly marked “As mentioned above” must reach the undersigned by depositing it into the tender box at the foyer of the main entrance to the Civic Centre by not later than “As mentioned above” when all tenders received will be opened in public in the Council Chamber, Ground Floor, Civic Centre, No.83 Krogh Street, Makhado.

The Municipality is not bound to accept the lowest or any bid and reserves the right to accept any part of a bid. Bids must remain valid for a period of ninety (90) days after closing date of submission thereof. Submitted tenders will be evaluated as mentioned above table.

Bids which are late, incomplete, unsigned or submitted in pencil or by telegraph or facsimile or electronically by e-mail, or not having the following documents attached for evaluation or not complying with the tender specifications, will not be evaluated and will be disqualified: • • • •

Valid Tax compliance status pin issued by SARS A copy of company registration documents CK Certified copy/copies of company owner(s) ID book(s), not older than three (03) months.

Attach proof of payment for municipal rates not owing for more than (03) months or formal lease agreement for rental premises or letter from the traditional authority in cases of non-ratable areas. (Attach for both entity and directors of the company) • Copy of central supplier database report.

NB: • Service provider must submit their certified BBBEE verification certificate from verification agency accredited by South African National Accreditation system (SANAS) or sworn affidavit.

• All Service Provider doing business with Makhado municipality are required to register on the CSD (Central Supplier Database).

• A copy of a certified copy will not be accepted.

All procurement enquiries should be directed to Ms. P Mudau at tel no. (015) 519 3044/3024.

Civic Centre 83 Krogh Street Louis Trichardt

MR KM NEMANAME ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER

MIRROR CLASSIFIED

LIMPOPO MIRROR

12 5 AUGUST 2022

SERVICES

E-mail: ernie@ace-env. co.za

ACE Environmental Solu�ons (Pty) Ltd

55 Commercial Rd Louis Trichardt

Paper, Stationery, Cartridges, Stamps Face shields and hand sanitizers now available

015 516 3981 LEGALS ACE Environmental Solu�ons (Pty) Ltd APPLICATION FOR THE SPECIAL CONSENT IN TERMS OF SECTION 74 OF THE THULAMELA SPATIAL PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT BYLAW 2016, READ TOGETHER WITH CLAUSE 40 OF THE THULAMELA LAND USE SCHEME, 2020. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 36M TELLECOMUNICATION MAST & BASESTATION ON THE REMAINDER OF THE FARM CHIBASE NO. 231-MT No�ce is hereby given that I, the undersigned, Ernie van Tonder, from the firm ACE Environmental Solu�ons (Pty) Ltd, intend to apply to the Thulamela Local Municipality, In Terms Of Sec�on 74 of The Thulamela Spa�al Planning And Land Use Management By-Law 2016, Read With Clause 40 Of The Thulamela Land Use Scheme, 2020, for the construc�on of a 36 meter cellular telephone mast and base sta�on on The Farm Chibase No. 231-MT Par�culars and plans of this applica�on may be inspected during normal office hours at the under men�oned address of the applicant.

Any person or persons wishing to object to the approval of this applica�on must lodge such objec�on, together with the grounds thereof, to both the applicant [ACE Environmental Solu�ons (Pty) Ltd] and the Town Planning Department: Department City Development, Execu�ve Director: Town planning department: Thohoyandou Civic Centre, Old Agriven Building, Thohoyandou, 0945, between 05 August 2022 & 05 September 2022 Reference: Mukumbani ACE Environmental Solu�ons (Pty) Ltd 1 Larch Street Centurion, 0157 Postnet Suite 207 Private Bag X32 Highveld Park, 0169 Tel: (012) 663 5200

FOMO IYI INGA NDILA YA MANWALWA A U HUMBELA THENDELO RO SEDZA TSHIPHIDA 74 TSHA MULAYO, KHA MANWALWA ARE KHA BUGU DZA MULAYO WA THULAMELA SPATIAL PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT WA 2016, ZWO VHALWA ZWOTHE NA ZWA KHA MADAVHI 40 A THULAMELA LAND USE SCHEME, 2020.HU U ITELA U FHATWA HA THAWARA YA NETHIWEKE YA VHULAPFU HA MITHARA DZA 36 KHA BULASI LA CHIBASE N0.231-MT Ndivhadzo heyi I divhadza uri nne Ernie Van Tonder, Ubva kha khamphani ya Ace Environmental Solu�ons (Pty) Ltd ndi kou rumela fomo ha Masipala wa Thulamelndo ndo sedza milayo kha tshipida tsha 74 tsha Thulamela Spa�al Planning and Land Use Management By-Law 2016, vha vhale na tshipida 40 tsha Thulamela Land Use Scheme,2020, nga ha u �a�wa ha thawara ya nethiweke ya vhulapfu ha mithara dza 36, kha bulasi la Chibase No.231-MT Zwithu zwothe na dzi pulane dza fomo heyi, zwi do wanala ha masipala nga tshi�inga tsha mushumo kha adiresi yo nwalwaho.

Munwe na munwe ano takalela u amba vhudipfi hawe malugana na fomo,u fanela u divhadza khamphani ya Ace Environmental Solu�ons navha muhasho wa tshumelo ya Town Planning ha ngei masipala wa Thulamela Thohoyandou Civic Centre, Old Agriven Building, Thohoyandou,0945, ubva ngadzi 05 Thangule u swika ngadzi 05 Khubvumedzi 2022 Ndaedzi: Mukumbani ACE Environmental Solu�ons (Pty) Ltd 1 Larch Street Centurion, 0157 Postnet Suite 207 Private Bag X32 Highveld Park, 0169 Tel: (012) 663 5200 E-mail: ernie@ace-env. co.za

BENJAMIN MLOCHE ATTORNEYS NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN TERMS OF SECTION 29 (1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965 In The Deceased Estate of late PATU ASSESMENT MKHOMBO, ID No: 531119 5744 087, Date of Death: 04 MAY 2022, ESTATE NO: 001326/2022, LAST ADDRESS: House Number:1531A, Sec�on A, Giyani Township, Mopani District, Limpopo Province.

All persons having complaints and claims against the above estate are called upon to contact the appointed Executrix within thirty (30) days of the publica�on of this

no�ce.

The name of the Executor/ Executrix is as follow: GERTRUDE DEDEYA MKHOMBO, ID No: 620102 1588 080 and the name of the agent is as follows: BENJAMIN MLOCHE ATTORNEYS & NOTARIES, Office No: 02, Vahlave Complex, Sec�on A, Giyani Township, Mopani District, Limpopo Province, P.o.box 6395, Giyani 0826.

TELFAX: 015 812 0189 / CELL: 071 630 1831 REF: 07/2022EST/M

CHARLES PIETERSE ATTORNEYS. BUSINESS NOTICE ALIENATION, SALES, CHANGES OF PARTNERSHIP, NAME ADDRESS ETC. No�ce is hereby given in terms of sec�on 34 (1) of the Insolvency Act. No. 24 of 1936, to interested par�es and creditors of the inten�on of aliena�on of business and/or goodwill, goods or property forming part of business, a�er a period of 30 days from the last publica�on of relevant adver�sements, and of ac�ons, circumstances or condi�ons pertaining to business or par�es or debtors, as men�oned therein.

1. Township or District: LOUIS TRICHARDT, SOUTPANSBERG, DISTRICT LIMPOPO PROVINCE 2. Seller, trader, partnership: HANGKLIP BOERDERY (PTY) LTD Herein represented by GERT MYBURGH in his capacity as Director, Registra�on number: 1996/017105/07 3. Business or trade, kind, name and/or style, and the address at which carried on: PORTION 14 of farm VONDELING 285, Registra�on Division L.S., Limpopo Province 4.Purpose and intent (aliena�on, sale abandonment, change or dissolu�on of partnership, removal or change of address, change of name, cancella�on of sale etc) condi�ons, and date or period of �me if other than 30 days; SALE OF BUSINESS / PROPERTY / SHARES 5.Purchaser, new proprietor and/or owner or partner, or contrac�ng party:CHARLES JAKOBUS PIETERSE ID No: 751104 5004 081 6.Business and address, if other than under (3) notes, comment: NA 7.Adver�ser and/ or agent, address and date: CHARLES PIETERSE PROKUREURS INCORPORATED, 24 Devenish Street, P O Box 3771, Louis Trichardt, 0920.

DATE: 25 JULY 2022

KERN & DEKKER INC

No�ce of Invita�on to bid for the following.

Lease of Buisplaats 51 LS. Measuring 3881, 9972 hectares.

Minimum rental first year R700 000.00.

Escala�on 7% annually.

Ini�al lease period: 5 years.

Tender closing date: 31

August 2022.

Enquiries may be addressed to Kern, Dekker & Muthevhuli Inc. 105 Krogh Street, Louis Trichardt, 0920 Tel no: 015 516 0316.

Email: louise@kdlaw.co.za Contact person Louise Dekker.

Inspec�ons may be arranged with Gershom Buys Tel no: 079 785 1167 Ref: L DEKKER/IR/A17598

KHONGOLOTI CONSULTANT CC MUSINA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY CLAUSE 20 OF THE MUSINA LAND USE SCHEME, 2010 APPLICATION FOR: Erec�on of a North Star Cellular Mast and Base Sta�on In terms of Clause 20 of the Musina Land Use Scheme, 2010 no�ce is hereby given that I / we, the undersigned to apply to the Musina Local Municipality for special consent to conduct the following land use ac�vi�es: Erec�on of a North Star Cellular Mast and Base Sta�on on stand/ holding/ farm por�on: ERF 4875 MUSINA NANCEFIELD EXTENTION 10 Par�culars of this applica�on may be inspected during normal office hours at: Khongolo� Consultant Pty Ltd, 373 Melk Street, Nieuw Muckleneuk, 0181, Pretoria Any person having an objec�on to the approval of this consent use applica�on must lodge such objec�on, together with the grounds thereof, with the office of the Town Planner, Musina Local Municipality (Private Bag X611, Musina, 0900) and the undersigned, in wri�ng not later then: 09 September 2022 Enquiries: Khongolo� Consultant Pty Ltd PO Box 1950, Brooklyn Square, 0075 Tel: 012 460 4755 Fax: 012 460 4761 / 072 404 7447 Email: khongolo�@ absamail.co.za Ref: North Star Musina Eng 05 Aug 2022

KHONGOLOTI CONSULTANT CC MASIPALA WA MUSINA CLAUSE 20 OF THE MUSINA LAND USE SCHEME, 2010 NDIVHADZO YA: U�a�wa ha thawara ya North Star: Nga mulawo wa tshipida tsha clause 20 tsha Musina Land Use Scheme, 2010. Ndivhadzo I khou �iwa rine vha Khongolo� u divhadza Masipala wa Musina khumbelo ya Special Consent u ita ndivhadzo: U �a�wa ha thawara ya North Start.

Kha shango la muvhuso: ERF 4875 MUSINA NANCEFIELD EXTENTION 10

Zwidodombedzwa zwa ndivhadzo zwinga vhudzisiwa ganndoroni ya: Khongolo� Consultant Pty Ltd, 373 Melkstraat, Nieuw Muckleneuk, 0181, Pretoria Muthu munwe na munwe ane a sa fushee nga heyi ndivhandzo anga kwama Masipala wa Musina (Private Bag X611, Musina, 0900) nangwe a tou nwalela u sa fushea hawe: 09 September 2022 Mbudziso: Khongolo� Consultant Pty Ltd PO Box 1950 Brooklyn Square 0075 Tel: 012 460 4755 Fax: 012 460 4761 / 072 404 7447 Email: admin.khongolo�@ absamail.co.za Ref: North Star- Musina: 05/08/22

KHONGOLOTI CONSULTANT CC MUSINA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY CLAUSE 20 OF THE MUSINA LAND USE SCHEME, 2010 APPLICATION FOR: Erec�on of a Vodacom Cellular Mast and Base Sta�on In terms of Clause 20 of the Musina Land Use Scheme, 2010 no�ce is hereby given that I / we, the undersigned to apply to the Musina Local Municipality for special consent to conduct the following land use ac�vi�es: Erec�on of a Vodacom Cellular Mast and Base Sta�on on stand/ holding/ farm por�on: 1. ERF 4576 MESSINA NANANCEFIELD EXTNSION 9 2. PORTION 0 OF THE FARM 438 (MUSWODI TSHISIMANI VILLAGE) 3. PORTION 0 OF THE FARM 445 (TSHENZHELANI VILLAGE) Par�culars of this applica�on may be inspected during normal office hours at: Khongolo� Consultant Pty Ltd, 373 Melk Street, Nieuw Muckleneuk, 0181, Pretoria Any person having an objec�on to the approval of this consent use applica�on must lodge such objec�on, together with the grounds thereof, with the office of the Town Planner, Musina Local Municipality (Private Bag X611, Musina, 0900) and the undersigned, in wri�ng not later then: 09 September 2022 Enquiries: Khongolo� Consultant Pty Ltd PO Box 1950, Brooklyn Square, 0075 Tel: 012 460 4755 Fax: 012 460 4761 / 072 404 7447 Email: khongolo�@ absamail.co.za Ref Musina: 05/08/22

KHONGOLOTI CONSULTANT CC MASIPALA WA MUSINA CLAUSE 20 OF THE MUSINA LAND USE SCHEME, 2010 NDIVHADZO YA:

U�a�wa ha thawara ya Vodacom Nga mulawo wa tshipida tsha clause 20 tsha Musina Land Use Scheme, 2010. Ndivhadzo I khou �iwa rine vha Khongolo� u divhadza Masipala wa Musina khumbelo ya Special Consent u ita ndivhadzo: U �a�wa ha thawara ya Vodacom.

Kha shango la muvhuso: 1. ERF 4576 MESSINA NANANCEFIELD EXTNSION 9 2. PORTION 0 OF THE FARM 438 (MUSWODI TSHISIMANI VILLAGE) 3. PORTION 0 OF THE FARM 445 (TSHENZHELANI VILLAGE) Zwidodombedzwa zwa ndivhadzo zwinga vhudzisiwa ganndoroni ya: Khongolo� Consultant Pty Ltd, 373 Melkstraat, Nieuw Muckleneuk, 0181, Pretoria Muthu munwe na munwe ane a sa fushee nga heyi ndivhandzo anga kwama Masipala wa Musina (Private Bag X611, Musina, 0900) nangwe a tou nwalela u sa fushea hawe: 09 September 2022 Mbudziso: Khongolo� Consultant Pty Ltd PO Box 1950 Brooklyn Square 0075 Tel: 012 460 4755 Fax: 012 460 4761 / 072 404 7447 Email: admin. khongolo�@absamail. co.za Ref Musina: 05/08/22

KHONGOLOTI CONSULTANT CC GREATER GIYANI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY CLAUSE 21.3 OF THE GREATER GIYANI LAND USE SCHEME, 2009 APPLICATION FOR: ERECTION OF A VODACOM CELLULAR MAST AND BASE STATION IN TERMS OF CLAUSE 21.3 OF THE GREATER GIYANI LAND USE SCHEME, 2009 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT I /WE, KHONGOLOTI PTY LTD TO APPLY TO THE GREATER GIYANI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY FOR SPECIAL CONSENT TO CONDUCT THE FOLLOWING LAND USE ACTIVITIES: ERECTION OF A VODACOM MAST AND BASE STATION ON STAND/ HOLDING/ FARM PORTION: 1. PORTION 0 OF THE FARM GREATER GIYANI 891 LT (DREAMLAND GUEST HSE) 2. PORTION 62(ALSO KNOWN AS 0) OF THE FARM GREATER GIYANI 891 LT(FAMANDHA) 3. PORTION 0 OF THE FARM GREATER GIYANI 891 LT (KA MUSHIYANI) 4. PORTION 0 OF THE FARM GREATER GIYANI 891 LT (NDINDANI) PARTICULARS OF THIS APPLICATION MAY BE INSPECTED DURING NORMAL WORKING HOURS AT THE MUNICIPAL OFFICES ANY PERSON HAVING AN OBJECTION TO THE APPROVAL OF THIS CONSENT USE

APPLICATION MUST LODGE SUCH OBJECTION, TOGETHER WITH THE GROUNDS THEREOF, WITH THE OFFICE OF THE TOWN PLANNER, GREATER GIYANI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (P.O.BOX 9559, GIYANI, 0826) AND THE UNDERSIGNED, WITHIN 28DAY IN WRITING FROM: 05 AUGSUT 2022 ENQUIRIES: RICHARD HLENGANI ADDRESS: 373 MELK ST, NIE UW MUCKLENEUK, PRETORIA TEL: 012 460 4755/ 072 404 7447 EMAIL: khongolo�@ absamail.co.za

KHONGOLOTI CONSULTANT CC MASIPALA WA GREATER GIYANI HI MAYELANA NI XIYENGE XA 21, 3 XA GREATER GIYANI LAND USE MANAGEMENT SCHEME, 2009 XITIVISO XI VIKIWA KU YA HI XIYENGE XA 21,3 XA GREATER GIYANI LAND USE MANAGEMENT SCHEME, 2009; LESWAKU HINA VA TIRHI VA KHONGOLOTI PTY LTD HI KOMBELA PFUMELELO WA KU ENDLA HIGH MAST EKA PURASI RA: 1. PORTION 0 OF THE FARM GREATER GIYANI 891 LT (DREAMLAND GUEST HSE) 2. PORTION 62(ALSO KNOWN AS 0) OF THE FARM GREATER GIYANI 891 LT(FAMANDHA) 3. PORTION 0 OF THE FARM GREATER GIYANI 891 LT (KA MUSHIYANI) 4. PORTION 0 OF THE FARM GREATER GIYANI 891 LT (NDINDANI) SWILAVEKO HINKWASWO SWA XIKOMBELO SWI KONA KU XIYAXIYIWA HI NKARI WA NTIRHO EKA TIHOFISI TA VAPULANI VA DOROBA RA GIYANI, MAIN ROAD BA59/2, GIYANI CIIC CENTRE, GIYANI,0826 HI NKARI WA MASIKU YA 28 KU SUKELA HI SIKU RA TI 05 TA NHWETI YA AUGUST 2022.

MINKANETO KUMBE MAVONELO WOYELANA NI XIKOMBELO LEXI, YANGA FIKISIWA EKA MUFAMBISI WA MASIPALA EKA ADIRESE LEYI KOMBISIWEKE LAHA HENHLA KUMBE EKA POSO YA PRIVATE BAG X 9559, GIYANI, 0826 MUKOMBERI LA PFUMELERIWEKE: RICHARD HLENGANI ADDRESS: 373 MELK ST, NIEUW MUCKLENEUK, PRETORIA TEL: 012 460 4755/ 072 404 7447 EMAIL: khongolo�@ absamail.co.za

LIGEGE AND ASSOCIATES INC. NOTICE IN TERMS SECTION 35 (5) OF ACT 66 OF 1965 The First and Final Liquida�on and Distribu�on Account in the Estate of the late NTHUTHENI NTSHENGEDZENI GILBER of ID No. 501010 5769 081, Limpopo Province, who died on the 29/01/2022,

ref No. 408/2022, Executor: Nthutheni Mukondeleli Sarah, I.D No. 510101 0334 085 Master’s Office: Thohoyandou will be open for inspec�on for a period of 21 days f rom date of publica�on at the Mater’s offices. Should no objec�on be lodged with the master’s office during the specified period, the executor will proceed to make payments in accordance with the said account. Signed at Thohoyandou on this the 13Th day of July 2022 LIGEGE AND ASSOCIATES INC P.o Box 1381 Phangami 0950 TEL: 015 962 0509, EMAIL: info@ligegeand associatesinc.co.za

LIGEGE AND ASSOCIATES INC. NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN TERMS OF SECTION 29 (1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965 All persons having claims against the undermen�oned estate must lodge it with the Executor concerned within 30 days (or as indicated) from date of publica�on hereof.

Estate no: 1284/2022 Master’s Office: Thohoyandou, names: MUOFHE MAFANADZO FLORAH, Date of birth: 1963/06/19 Id No: 630619 0089 081 Names of the Executor: Mudau Lufuno Pinky Last address: Tshitungulwane Date of death: 2022/06/18, Name and Address of Executor or Authorised agent: Ligege and associates inc. Por�on 2 of 32, First Floor, Nw Civils Centre, Cnr Hardware Market and Thulamela Municipality Offices Thohoyandou, 0950, TEL:0159620509, EMAIL: info@ligegeand associatesinc.co.za

LIGEGE AND ASSOCIATES INC. NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN TERMS OF SECTION 29 (1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965 All persons having claims against the undermen�oned estate must lodge it with the Executor concerned within 30 days (or as indicated) from date of publica�on hereof.

Estate no: 1109/2022 Master’s Office: Thohoyandou, Surname: MUTAVHATSINDI, Names: MURAGA WILLY, Date of birth: 1940/04/05 Id No: 400405 5197 089 Names of the Executor: Mutavhatsindi Tshamano Mieta Last address: Makwarela Date of death: 1942/06/06, Name and Address of Executor or Authorised agent: Ligege and associates inc. Por�on 2 of 32, First Floor, Nw Civils Centre, Cnr Hardware Market and Thulamela Municipality Offices Thohoyandou, 0950, TEL: 0159620509, EMAIL: info@ligegeand associatesinc.co.za (continues on next page)

DEADLINES FOR ADVERTS: Colour adverts: Mondays 16:00 • Classifieds and display adverts: Tuesdays 15:00

MIRROR CLASSIFIED

LIMPOPO MIRROR

(continues from previous page)

MADZHIGA ATTORNEYS INC NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN TERMS OF SECTION 29 (1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965 Estate Late NELWAMONDO MILINGONI GLADYS, ID no: 620320 1067 083 of Duthuni, Thohoyandou, who died on the 202207-10 Estate no: 1485/2022 Master’s office: Thohoyandou Persons having claims against this estate are called to lodge their claims within 30 days from date of publica�on hereof.

Signed at Thohoyandou on this the 26th day of July 2022.

MADZHIGA ATTORNEYS INC. Office No. 02, 3Rd Floor Bindulavhathu Building Thohoyandou FAX: 086 510 4064 TEL: 015 969 1314 REF: TJ/EST/165/2022

MALULEKE MARIA ATTORNEYS NOTICE IN TERMS OF SEC TION 35 (5) OF ACT 66 OF 1965 Kindly be informed that the first and final Liquida�on and Distribu�on in respect of the estate PHURAVHATHU NTSUNDENI AMOS ID NO: 630606 7087 085 Registra�on no of estate: 1250/2022 Last address: MANENZHE VILLAGE In the district of Thohoyandou,limpopo province,will be open for inspec�on for period of Twenty one days (21) days at Offices of Thohoyandou Master of the Limpopo High court from the date Specified or from the date of publica�on hereof,which ever may be later.

Dated at Thohoyandou on the 02ND day of August 2022.

MALULEKE MARIA ATTORNEYS, office no 37, Limdev building, Thohoyandou Tel: 081 479 9136

5 AUGUST 2022 13

Email: maluleke_m@ yahoo.com Ref: MAL/EST03/2022

NENGWEKHULU TSHIWAN INC.

LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNT LYING FOR INSPECTION In the estate of the late NEPHAWE NAMADZAVHO ELSIE, Id no: 211009 0138 087, who resided Nzhelele Mamvuka Village, Limpopo Province, who died on the 25 January 2022 and who was never married. In terms of sec�on 35(5) of Act 66 of 1965 no�ce is hereby given that copies of the Liquida�on and Distribu�on account in the estate specified above will be open for inspec�on of all person with interest therein for a period of 21 days from date of adver�sement of the Office of the Master, Thohoyandou and the Magistrate Thohoyandou. Should no objec�on be lodged with the Master during the specified period, the executor will proceed to make payments in accordance with the account. NENGWEKHULU TSHIWANDALANI INC. 38 C R523 Main Road Thohoyandou, TEL: 015 962 5446, FAX: 086 585 6934, EMAIL: n�nca�orneys@ gmail.com, Ref: NENGWEKHULU MM/EL111/22.

NENGWEKHULU TSHIWANDALANI INC. PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEYS Office No: 06, Style Centre, Mphephu Drive, Thohoyandou TEL: 015 962 5446 FAX: 086 585 6934 EMAIL: mmnengwekhulu @gmail.com REF: MM NENGWEKHULU/EL111/22

NENGWEKHULU TSHIWAN INC.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS ln the estate of the late TSHIDAVHULA MUVHULAWA JAMES, ID No: 461111 5520 082,

who resided at Tshakhuma Village Limpopo Province, who died on the 06 January 2005 and who was married in terms of Civil marriage to Tshidavhula Avhashoni Joyce of ID no: 710319 0071 089 Estate no: 25/2005 All persons having claim against the abovemen�oned estate must lodge them with the executor within 30 days from date of publica�on hereof.

NGWEKHULU TSHIWANDALANI INC. PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEYS Office No: O6, Style Centre, Mphephu Drive, Thohoyandou TEL: 015 962 5446 FAX: 086 585 6934 EMAIL: mmnengwekhuIu@gmail.com REF: MM NENGWEKHULU/EL1121/22

NENGWEKHULU TSHIWAN INC.

LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNT LYING FOR INSPECTION In the estate of the late MALULEKE TINYIKO SAMUEL, ID No: 540716 5711 088, who resided at Erf 453 Malamulele Unit D and Erf No. 553 Malamulele Unit C, Limpopo Province, who died on the 02ND JUNE 2016 and who was married in terms of customary marriage to Mathebula Mikateko Winnie I.D no.

840921 0325 080 and to Simangwe Basambilu Be�y I.D no. 611210 0752 085 In terms of sec�on 35(5) of Act 66 of 1965 no�ce is hereby given that copies of the Liquida�on and Distribu�on account in the estate specified above will be open for inspec�on of all person with interest therein for a period of 21 days from date of adver�sement of the Office of the Master, Thohoyandou and the Magistrate Thohoyandou. Should no objec�on be lodged with the Master during the specified period, the executor will proceed

applied to Makhado Municipality for Special Consent use in terms of Sec�on 75(1) of the Makhado Municipality Spa�al Planning, Land Development and Land Use Management By-Law, 2016, read together with Clause 22 of the Makhado Land Use Scheme, 2009 for the construc�on and opera�on of a Telecommunica�on Masts and Base Sta�on on The Farm Drylands 718 MS., situated at Mu��� Village, Off R523, Limpopo Par�culars of the applica�on will lie for inspec�on during normal office hours at both: the Director Development Planning Office, C001, First Floor, Civic Centre, 83 Krogh Street, Louis Trichardt, for a period of 30 days from 29 July 2022.

Objec�ons to or representa�ons in respect of the applica�on must be lodged with or made in wri�ng and hand delivered to the above men�oned offices or posted to the Municipal Manager, Makhado Municipality, Private Bag X2596, Makhado, 0920, within a period of 30 days from 29 July 2022. Closing date for all comments will be 30 August 2022 Address of Authorised Agent: TORBIOUSE SOLUTIONS CC PO Box 32017, To�usdal, 0134, 418 Rus�c Road, Silvertondale, 0184 Tel: 012 804 1504, fax: 012 804 7072 Email: pp@infraplan.co.za Reference no: 356763

to make payments in accordance with the account. NENGWEKHULU TSHIWANDALANI INC. 38C R523 MAIN ROAD, THOHOYANDOU, TEL: 0159625446, FAX: 086585 6934, EMAIL: n�nca�orneys@ gmail.com, Ref: NENGWEKHULU MM/EL807/16.

NL CHOENE ATTORNEYS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN TERMS OF SECTION 29 (1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965 In the estate of the late: MAWELA CONVINCE MAKWARELA Estate No: 0095/2022 ID No: 540104 5166 084 Last Address: : house no.756 Manini Block M Date of Death: 2021/05/18 All persons having claims against the above men�oned are called upon to lodge their claims with the undersigned within thirty (30) days as from date of this publica�on thereof hereof NL CHOENE ATTORNEYS, Office No. G9, Sabina Plaza, Opposite USave Shoprite. Thohoyandou, 0950.

Ref: 0095/2022

TORBIOUSE SOLUTIONS CC MAKHADO MUNICIPALITY SPATIAL PLANNING, LAND DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT BY-LAW, 2016 Special Consent Use applica�on for the construc�on and opera�on of a telecommunica�on mast and base sta�on.

I Gerhard Human, being the authorised agent of the owner of The Farm Drylands 718 MS, hereby give no�ce in terms of Sec�on 93 of the Makhado Municipality Spa�al Planning, Land Development and Land Use Management ByLaw, 2016 in opera�on, that we, Torbiouse Solu�ons CC have

TORBIOUSE SOLUTIONS CC MULAYOWAPO WA PULANE DZA FHETHU WA MASIPALA WA MAKHADO, MVELEDZISO YA MAVU NA NDANGULO YA U SHUMISA MAVU WA 2016 Khumbelo ya u shumisa thendelo yo khetheaho kha: u �a�wa nau thomiwa ha vhudavhidzani-kule na tshi�tshi tsha mathomo.

I Gerhard Human, ane

a vha zhendedzi lo tendelwaho la mune wa bulasi ya Drylands 718 MS., ngaurali u nea ndivhadzo u ya nga khethekanyo 93 ya mulayowapo wa masipala wa Makhado wa u pulana �ethu, mveledziso ya mavu na ndangulo ya u shumisa mavu wa 2016 i tshi shuma na, uri ro, Torbiouse Solu�ons CC ita khumbelo ya u shumisa thendelo yo khetheaho ya masipala wa Makhado u ya nga khethekanyo ya75(1) ya mulayo wa masipala wa u pulana �ethu, mveledziso ya mavu na u shumisa na ndangulo ya mavu wa masipala wa Makhado wa 2016, u vhalwaho khathihi na lutavhi lwa 22 lwa tshikimu tsha u shumiswa ha mavu tsha Makhado lwa 2009, u itela u �ata na u shumisa masithi na dza vhudavhidzanokule na tshi�tshi tsha mutheo kha bulasi ya Drylands 718 MS i re seli ha bada ya R523 Mu��� Village.

Zwidodombedzwa zwa khumbelo zwi do vhonwa nga tshi�inga tsho teaho tsha mushumo kha ofisi ya mutshimbidzi wa pulane dza mveledziso , C001, fuloro ya u thoma, Civic Centre, 83 Krogh Street, Louis Trichardt, lwa tshi�inga tsha maduvha a 30 u bva 29 Fulwana 2022.

U hanedza kana u swikisa makumedzwa nga ha khumbelo zwi tea u swikiswa kana u itwa nga u tou nwala na u iswa nga tshanda kha ofisi dzo bulwaho a�o ntha kana zwa rumelwa kha mulanguli wa masipala, masipala wa Makhado, Private Bag X2596, Makhado, 0920, kha maduvha a 30 u bva 29 Fulwana 2022. Duvha la u vala la makumedzwa li do vha 30 Thangule 2022 Address of Authorised Agent: TORBIOUSE SOLUTIONS CC PO Box 32017, To�usdal, 0134, 418 Rus�c Road, Silvertondale, 0184 Tel: 012 804 1504, fax: 012 804 7072 Email: pp@infraplan.co.za Reference no: 356763

VICTOR MASIYA ATTORNEYS.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN TERMS OF SECTION 29 (1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965 of the deceased estate LATE MASWANGANYI DANGISA MARIA ID NO. 671226 0308 089, Date of death: 10TH OCTOBER 2018, Estate No: 2461/2018 LAST ADDRESS: Stand No. 853, Mungulwani, Tiyani Village, Limpopo Province All persons having complaints and claims against the above estate are called upon to contact the appointed Executrix within thirty (30) days of the publica�on of this no�ce.

The name of the Executrix is as follow: NGOBENI MULLEN and the name of the agent is as follows: VICTOR MASIYA ATTORNEYS. Office No:1955, Sec�on A,Giyani, P.o.box 2866, Giyani 0826, TELFAX: 083 540 2251 REF: VM0557/18/EST

THANYANI ATTORNEYS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN TERMS OF SECTION 29 (1) OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT 66 OF 1965 INOTICE TO CREDITORS IN DECEASED ESTATES In the estate of the late YINGWANI MUZAMANI MISHACK of Id No: 360327 5127 080, of stand no: 52 Nkuzana Village, Vhembe district, Limpopo province who died on the 06 September 2021 and was never married.

Estate no: 0767/2022 Master’s office: Thohoyandou All persons having claims against the above men�oned estate are required to lodge their claims with the undersigned within 30 days a�er the date of publica�on.

Signed at Louis Trichardt on this the 02nd day of August 2022.

THANYANI ATTORNEYS Office no 07, 30 Erasmus Street, Louis Trichardt Info@thanyania�orneys. co.za REF: TH-16173

WE CAN ASSIST YOU WITH...

* Planning your advertising strategy * Determining your target market * Make-up and processing of your adverts * Inserts & pamphlets * Saving you money!

Contact George: george@zoutnet.co.za or Khathu: marketing@zoutnet.co.za

VHEMBE T.V.E.T. COLLEGE Site no 203, Private Bag X2136, Sibasa, 0970, Limpopo • Tel: (015) 963 3156 / 963 3657 • Fax: (015) 963 3154 • E-mail: fetcol@mweb.co.za

BID / TENDERS INVITATION BIDS ARE INVITED FOR THE RENDERING OF THE FOLLOWING SERVICES AS INDICATED BELOW: DESCRIPTION 1. Multiple panel of legal services firms for a period of three years

VENUE Central Office

(TENDER) BID NO. VTVET No 10/2022

EVALUATION CRITERIA 80/20

CLOSING DATE AND TIME

POST DELIVERY TO

01/09/2022 Time: 11h00

Vhembe TVET College, Central Office, Private Bag X2136 Sibasa 0970

AMOUNT R300.00

All Tender document will be obtained as from 12 August 2022 at Central Office of Vhembe TVET College at Stand No 203, Unit A, Sibasa, Limpopo upon payment of non-refundable amount of R300.00 deposited to Vhembe FET Main Account at FNB: A/C No 62051338187: Branch Code 269149 will be acceptable. No cash and bank guaranteed cheque will be allowed. Ref number must be the name of the Company. All bids will remain valid for a period of ninety (90) days after closing date, the time and date of opening tender boxes. Late submissions, telegraphic, telefax or e-mail transmission tender will not be accepted. Vhembe TVET College does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any bid and reserves the right to accept a tender as a whole or in part.

All tenders and supporting documents must be sealed in a cover clearly marked “Tender Bid Name and Number as well as the station / Campus where it is required” and must be deposited in the Tender Box C at Central Office, Site No 203, Sibasa, Limpopo, not later than 01 September 2022 at 11:00 for all the bids.

All enquires can be directed to +27 15 963 7000 OR by email to : tenders@vhembecollege.edu.za BR Hlekane The Principal Ad designed by Zoutnet Publishers

LIMPOPO MIRROR

14 5 AUGUST 2022

Artists ready for life in ABC league for a new life in the new division.

Following their promotion United Artists had perto the ABC Motsepe League, formed superbly in the proUnited Artists Football Club vincial promotional playoffs are leaving no stone unfor the SAB League at the turned in their preparations Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane over the first weekend of last month. They were on top of the log standings at the end of the twoday event. The top two teams in the tournament, United Artists and their counterparts from Mopani District, Tzaneen United FC, were promoted to the higher division.

During an interview with the managing director of United Artists, Mr Thikhedzo Mashau, he said that they had given the players a break of one week to rest after the promotional playoffs, The managing director of United but they had resumed Artists FC, Mr Thikhedzo Mashau. with their normal Photo: Frank Mavhungu. training sessions in

By Frank Mavhungu

the third week of last month.

Asked if they were going to beef up the current squad before the activities for the new season started, Mashau said that their plan was to acquire the services of five experienced players as a matter of urgency.

He said that the aim was to sign a centre back, goalkeeper, two strikers and a left back before the new season started in about two months’ time.

With regards to the team’s technical department, Mashau said that Mr Tsumbedzo “Zoo” Manamela would oversee the team. Manamela was the caretaker coach for the team during their promotional playoff campaign.

Mashau said that Manamela would work with Arnold Nthangeni as a co-coach. The team had released one key player, Wanga Khorommbi, to Venda Football Academy (VFA). United Artists will use the Makhuvha and Saselamani Stadiums as the team’s home grounds.

Tsiko loses, but Raider Muleba wins his trainer. He promised his fans that he would come back to Tsiko “Cruel Junior” Mureclaim his former status. lovhedzi made a plea to his Meanwhile, female Vhembe fans not to write him off just boxer Raider Muleba did not yet. This after he was floored disappoint her fans when she

by Namibian boxer Harry beat Bonita van Jaarsveldt in Simon Junior during the Letheir match. The opponents had hlohonolo “Hands of Stone” met in the ring twice before.

Ledwaba Memorial tournaOne of the fights ended up in a ment, held at the Orlando draw, while the other was won Hall in Gauteng on Sunday, by van Jaarsveldt. Muleba was 31 July. ecstatic to avenge her previous This was the Vhembe and defeat this time around. former IBO champion’s first Muleba said that the women’s bout in the ring after a two-year sporting industry had been break. “The Namibians are hard facing serious challenges in the to beat. They are not only good country with the lack of corpoin manufacturing weapons, but rate support. Boxing, she said, in boxing as well. They are real- was no exception, with most ly tough and can take a punch, of the women’s events limited but I’m not giving up; there is to Women’s Month (August). still firepower in me,” he said.

Muleba feels that this needs to Mulovhedzi said that he change. “This victory has done was going back to the drawing a lot for my confidence. It made board to analyse the fight with me believe in myself again,

By Kaizer Nengovhela

teaching me not to give up in life. It motivates me to push harder because I want to be a world champion,” she said.

Gogo Flora Tshisevhe scores her second goal with a scorcher from the left flank. Photo: Victor Mukwevho.

Tshisevhe’s brace sinks Makhuvha

By Victor Mukwevho Gogo Flora Tshisevhe scored a goal in each half to help her team, Ngwenani Gogos FC, beat Makhuvha Gogos FC 2-0 in a Gogos League game played at Vhurivhuri last Wednesday (27th).

The matches in which the senior ladies compete, last only 15 minutes in each half. After the final whistle has blown, one might be convinced that the women had played for more than an hour per side as they look so exhausted.

As expected, the game progressed at a snail’s pace, with

some gogos who are more than 80 years of age only able to walk, instead of running with the ball. From the first minute one could see that the legs of some of the gogos were gone, and most, if not all of them, were terribly out of shape.

Even the standard of the game left much to be desired.

Trapping the ball seemed to be problematic for some ladies and at times the kicking was, for a lack of a better word, surprising. The ball could fly off in any direction, depending to a great extent on what direction the gogo was facing.

Gogo Flora Tshisevhe opened the scoring in the eighth min-

ute when a loose ball came her way and she collided with it, and it rolled into the net, making the score 1-0 at the break.

The pattern of play did not change much in the second half. Tshisevhe scored her brace after a scramble in the goalmouth. This time the ball hit her opponent and bounced back in her direction. She surprised everyone, especially the keeper, by unleashing a scorcher that found the back of the net.

The game ended in a 2-0 win for Ngwenani Gogos FC - the first defeat for the current log leaders, Makhuvha Gogos FC, this season.

Dzindou Masters Challenge to start

By Kaizer Nengovhela The Dzindou Masters Soccer Challenge will be contested this coming weekend (6 and 7 August), with the final taking place on 9 August at the Mashamba Grounds. The tournament caters for 16 senior teams.

Raider Muleba beat Bonita van Jaarsveldt on points during the Lehlohonolo “Hands of Stone” Ledwaba Memorial tournament, held at the Orlando Hall in Gauteng on Sunday, 31 July.

Photo supplied.

Mr Current Maluleke, coordinator of the tournament, expressed his appreciation towards the sponsors. “Despite the difficult economic conditions, we still find companies that are prepared to share their

takings and support sport,” he said.

The winner of the competition will receive R15 000, a floating trophy and gold medals, while the runners-up will receive R10 000 and silver medals. The team that will finish in the third place will go home with R5 000 and bronze medals, and the team in fourth position will receive R4 000.

Saturday’s fixtures at the Mashamba Soccer Academy Grounds are: Basani Master vs Muwaweni Masters (09:00); Record Breakers Masters vs Mashamba Masters (11:00);

Mbokota Masters vs Mpheni Masters (13:00) and N’waxinyamani Masters vs Mashamba Masters (15:00).

Matches at the Mashamba B (Post Office) grounds are: LTT Masters vs Nkuzana Masters (09:00); Elim Masters vs Mukondeni Masters (11:00), Mopani Masters vs Musangwe Masters (13:00) and Lada Masters vs Waterval Masters (15:00).

The winners of Saturday’s matches will compete in the quarter-finals on Sunday and the final will be played on 9 August.

NOTICE ISSUED IN TERMS OF REGULATION 4(2) OF THE EIA REGULATION, REGARDING THE APPROVED ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION FOR THE FARM LOCATIE VAN DE KNOPNEUZEN 230LT WITHIN THE MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT OF VHEMBE, LIMPOPO DMR REF: LP 30/5/1/3/2/11586 MP and LP30/5/1/3/2/1157MP RENOVATE TECHNOLOGIES (PTY) LTD and MONABI PROJECTS (PTY) LTD have been granted an Environmental Authorization for application of Mining permit to mine Sand (General) and Aggregate Minerals issued by the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR).

REASONS FOR THE DECISION In reaching the decision the Department looked into the following consideration: (a) A public participation processes (PPP) was undertaken and the Applicant has satisfied the minimum requirement as prescribed in the NEMA EIA 2014 regulations for Public involvement (b) The environmental impacts associated with the proposed mitigation measures as outlined in the BAR (c) The closure and rehabilitation is included in the BAR. (d) The environmental emergencies procedure is included in the BAR (e) The environmental awareness plan is included in the BAR (f) The quantum calculation of the financial provision for rehabilitation of the prospecting activities is included in the BAR. NOTICE OF INTENSION TO APPEAL: An appeal can be lodged against the decision as stipulated in the National Appeals Regulations of 2014 should you wish to appeal. The appeal must be lodged within 20 days from the receipt of the notification to the Minister of Environmental Affairs. The appeal must be lodged as prescribed in the National Appeal Regulations of 2014 by means of the following methods; Appeal to the Department of Environmental Affairs: Attention: Directorate Appeals and legal review Email: appeals director- ate@environment.gov.za By post: private bag x 447, Pretoria,0001 By hand: Environmental House, corner Steve Biko and Soutpansberg Street, Arcadia, Pretoria,0083 Copy of the lodged appeal to the Department of Mineral Resources Attention: Regional Manager: Limpopo Province Region Email: azwihangwisi.mulaudzi@dmre.gov.za Postal Address: Private Bag X9467, Polokwane,0700 Notice Date: 28 June 2022

Ad designed by Zoutnet Publishers

The 70th Louis Trichardt Parkrun on 30 July included 19 first timers, among them four visitors from other Parkruns. A welcome sight was 14 students from the University of Venda who attended their first Parkrun. The students managed to fill the first 11 places of the run, with Isaac Isaac ending first in a time of 20:03. He was followed by Sihle Siyabonga (20:05) and Vhutshilo Mudzwari (20:08). Caroline Mbedzi was the first female home in 27:43, narrowly beating Caron Foord, who ended in a personal best of 28:01. Parkruns are free, individually timed community events, open to everyone at almost 200 venues in South Africa. The Louis Trichardt Parkrun is held in the indigenous Tree Park (entry at the Info Centre) every Saturday at 08:00 and from October an hour earlier at 07:00. To be timed, people need to register online at http://www.parkrun.co.za and bring a printed copy of the barcode they will be allocated. (Photo and information: Malcolm Tucker)

LIMPOPO MIRROR

5 AUGUST 2022 15

Rodadau and Merwe United in Sasol Women’s League clash

By Frank Mavhungu With most of the teams affiliated to the Limpopo Stream of the Sasol Women’s League left with three matches to play before the end of the season, the struggle for promotion and to escape the relegation axe will continue this weekend.

Rodadau FC will have nobody but themselves to blame if they fail to collect the maximum points against Merwe United Ladies. They will test each other’s strength at the Muziafera Grounds outside Vuwani on Saturday.

Merwe United are still to win a league match this season. They are fighting for survival at the bottom of the log with two points accumulated from 11 matches.

Rodadau still stand an outside

chance to win the league title.

They are lying in the fourth position on the log standings with 17 points, 13 behind the pace setters, Lacoste Morning Stars.

Lacoste Morning Stars will travel to Nwamitwa village outside Tzaneen. Their match against Sisters FC will be played at the Nwamitwa Stadium. Should they manage to collect the full points at stake, Morning Stars will be almost sure of a place in the promotional playoffs.

The University of Limpopo Ladies will host Real Mighty Girls at the Turfloop Stadium in Polokwane. Tshandama Young Stars must beat Sealene Ladies to enhance their chances to escape the relegation axe. They will lock horns at the Tshandama Grounds in the Mutale area in the only

match that will be played on Sunday afternoon.

The other fixtures are: Kanatla Ladies vs Marumo Gallants, Copper Belts vs FC 50 United Stars, Capricorn Stars Sport Development vs Schoonord Ladies and Seven Stars Ladies vs Mandebele Happy Fighters Ladies.

Rodadau’s skipper, Sbongile Sebetha. Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

Can Maelula beat the Tigers again?

By Frank Mavhungu

other hand, Young Tigers will pin their hopes on Pfarelo Ndau, Mualusi Mulaudzi and Mulisa Rambau for goals.

The match expected to be the final before the actual final will be between Madridtas FC and Berea FC. Madridtas and Berea are still at each other’s throats, following an incident that took place at the Tshifudi Stadium three weeks ago. Madridtas scored a controversial goal to beat Berea FC 1-0 in their last-16-round match.

Madridtas’ way to the quarter-final round went via Makhitha Oscar Stars, whom

they beat 5-2 at the same venue a fortnight ago, while Berea had beaten Igwe FC 6-5 to secure a place in the quarter-final round.

United Artists are gearing up for a tough game against Mashamba Soccer Academy.

United Artists beat Sambandou United Professional 3-0 in their opening round, while Mashamba Soccer Academy’s way to the quarter-final stage went via Mukula Fast XI, whom they had brutally walloped 6-1. Tshikhwani Stone Breakers will have a date with Basel FC.

The place to be on Sunday will be at Tshifudi Stadium, where the quarter-final matches for the Vhembe Super Cup Tournament will be played. The question that remains unanswered is whether Maelula United Brothers will again shame Masakona Young Tigers.

United Brothers thwarted Young Tigers’ plans to play in the final of the Zwavhudi Animal Feeds Winter Youth Tournament when they narrowly beat them 1-0 in their semi-final match at the Thohoyandou Stadium last Saturday.

Young Tigers must keep an eye on Brothers’ killer striker, Sello “Ferrari” Molewa, or else their Super Cup journey will end abruptly.

Molewa is still in a celebratory mood after receiving the top goal scorer award in the Zwavhudi Animal Feeds Winter Youth Will they beat Masakona Young Tigers again? Maelula United BrothTournament. On the ers FC. Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

Rockers clinch bronze in Zwavhudi

By Kaizer Nengovhela Matanda Rockers were beaten 2-0 by Masakona Young Tigers in the loser’s finals of the Zwavhudi Animal Feeds Youth Winter tournament, which was played at Thohoyandou Stadium on Saturday.

Young Tigers ended in position three after beating Rockers and went home with R10 000, bronze medals and a new soccer kit.

Tigers deserved to win as the boys from Matanda showed no appetite for goals in the first half. Justice Madidibula, Tigers’ centre forward, was unlucky on several occasions in the first 20 minutes of the game. In the first instance, he received a neat pass from Masala Tshimbei at the edge of the box but hesitated for too long to unleash and ultimately lost possession.

Thapelo Motau committed a similar mistake shortly there-

after. He unleashed aimlessly from the 20-metre area. The ball went far wide.

Rockers threatened to score in the 18th minute. Their overlapping midfielder, Vutomi Ngomane, forced his way through the defence of Tigers but lost possession on the brink of unleashing from inside the box.

Tigers took the lead in the 28th minute. Lufuno Badau dribbled past three defenders in a row and scored easily to make the half-time score 1-0 in

favour of Tigers.

The keeper of Tigers, Zwothe Nevari, made his presence felt in the 49th minute. Nevari did the unexpected by braving Adivhaho Mudau’s close-range volley and palmed the ball away for a corner kick.

Tigers increased the margin in the 74th minute. Bennet Chinkuta beat the offside trap from the left corner and unleashed a rocket from the edge of the box. The ball hit the crossbar and landed inside the goal box.

Moses Mathebula of Rockers with the ball, with Nicolus Sitsei running for cover. Photo: Kaizer Nengovhela.

Freddy Phathela to lead Malfa be assisted by Mr T Phaswana as deputy secretary. Mr Mr Freddy Phathela, the George Maphala was elected former secretary of the asas the new treasurer of the sociation, was unanimously association. elected as the chairperson of During Saturday’s meeting, the Makhado Local Footan announcement was made ball Association (Malfa) on that additional members Saturday. The association’s would be nominated by the congress and elections were four zones. Mr Sylvester held at the Makhado Show Mulaudzi will lead the SinGrounds hall. thumule/Kutama zone, CN Messrs MP Rambau and Maphaha will lead Nzhelele, Scara Tshigomana and Ms and Ravies Baloyi will lead the Mercy Rambau were elected Hlanganani/Vuwani zone. No to the positions of first, second representative for Tshakhuma and third deputy chairpersons was elected. respectively. The well-known In an interview with Limowner of Muraida FC who popo Mirror, Phathela said is also a teacher, Mr Itani that the issues that were high Netshivhulana, was elected as on his priority list included the general secretary. He will the fight against corruption

By Kaizer Nengovhela

in refereeing and to ensure sound financial administration. Securing a sponsor for the association will also be crucial. Another important focus area will be the revival of the youth-development programmes.

The president of Safa Vhembe, Mr Jabulani Ndove, advised Phathela and his team to associate themselves with the right people if they wanted to succeed as leaders.

He encouraged Phathela to work hard to ensure that this region kept up the good work in producing more players for the elite leagues. He appealed to the new leadership to remain focused, despite all the criticism.

Khorommbi steers Tswera into Top 8 In the second half, both before unleashing a right-footteams came back with new ed thunderbolt that beat the Fhatuwani Khorommbi ideas, attacking each other keeper hands down. The game played one of his best games from all angles, but Rising ended in a 1-1 stalemate and when he single-handedly Stars had better scoring chanc- went to a penalty shootout to steered Tswera Hot Chillies es. No one was surprised when decide the winner. into the quarter-finals of Tshifhiwa Rolivhuwa drew first To the amazement of many the Vision Cup Tournament blood when he nodded home fans, Khorommbi replaced played at the Khubvi Grounds a well-taken free kick from the the goalkeeper just for the on Saturday. right flank. penalty shootout. He saved two Like a conductor of a Then, in the dying minutes of penalties before scoring the well-prepared orchestra, he led the game, Khorommbi received last penalty for his team. Hot his team from the back, and a ball outside the penalty area, Chillies won the game 5-3 on when they were staring defeat dribbled past three defenders penalties. in the face in the dying minutes of the game, trailing 0-1 to the hard-running Matangari Rising Stars, he moved forward to the front line and equalised with a thunderbolt with only a minute left to full-time.

Khorommbi started the game as a centre back, but after realising that Rising Stars were dominating the midfield, he pushed into the middle of the park to neutralise his opponents. The scoresheet was still Fhatuwani Khorommbi saves one of the two penalties during the blank at half time. shootout on Saturday. Photo: Victor Mukwevho.

By Victor Mukwevho

The new executive of Malfa. Photo supplied.

United Brothers tame Bungeni Tigers Mandlakati did the unexpected when he unleashed aimlessly.

Maelula United Brothers The struggle continued, with are still in celebratory mood Young Tigers threatening to after beating Bungeni Young maul United Brothers, but with Tigers 2-0 in the final of the no luck. The opening goal for Zwavhudi Animal Feeds United Brothers came as a huge Winter Youth Tournament at surprise as the team from the the Thohoyandou Stadium on Nzhelele Valley were under a Saturday. lot of pressure at the time. They Young Tigers were dictating were awarded a corner kick in terms throughout the first half, the 28th minute. A substitute, but their strikers let them down Humbulani Mababo, took the by fumbling at the goal finish corner kick and the ball flew time after time. Their fast forpast the armpits of the Tigers’ ward, Kulani Mandlakati, was goalie, Tiyiselani Mathebula. the first to player to cause an Amukelani Mathebula of upset. He received a pre-cooked Young Tigers was the first pass from Lungile Khosa just player to be reprimanded with outside the box, nine minutes a card. He tackled Maano Phasinto the game. Instead of taking wana from behind towards the his time and picking a spot, end of the first half.

By Frank Mavhungu

United Brothers introduced two pairs of fresh legs early in the last stanza. They replaced Given Murwamuila and Vusani Tshiafula with Mulalo Munzhedzi and Rolivhuwa Mathudi respectively. Young Tigers responded by replacing Lungile Khosa and Reginald Rikhotso with Mukona Mashamba and Vhutshilo Munyai.

Realizing that Young Tigers were all over them, Brothers abandoned their positions and packed themselves at the back and resorted to counter-attacks. They put the matter beyond doubt in the 78th minute when Rolivhuwa Mathudi beat the offside trap and blasted in a rocket from inside the box.

LIMPOPO MIRROR

16 5 AUGUST 2022

29

90

- Supply and install granite & quartz countertops - New kitchens and renovations - Carpentry, Plumbing & Tiling Services

Ts & Cs apply. Images used for illustrative purposes. Only while stocks last.

Call or WhatsApp: 078 179 5114 OR 071 200 5788

Vhembe Super Cup teams to parade Maelula United Brothers lift the in new colours in quarter-final stage Zwavhudi Winter Youth trophy Football Academy (VFA), Mr Tenda Masikhwa, said that The teams that managed to the sponsors were impressed reach the quarter-final stage by the way the tournament of the Vhembe Super Cup was being run. He assured Tournament will parade in the organisers that the club new colours. The ceremony would continue to sponsor the during which the soccer kits tournament next year. He said were handed over to the that their decision to sponsor teams was held at the Thothe tournament was influenced hoyandou Arts and Crafts by the fact that they wanted to Centre on Tuesday afternoon. use the tournament as fertile During the ceremony, the ground to scout for young general manager of Venda talent. VFA also aims to have

By Frank Mavhungu

local players in the majority within the team.

The quarter-final matches for the Vhembe Super Cup Tournament will be played at the Tshifudi Stadium on Sunday. The fixtures for Sunday’s matches are Berea FC vs Madridtas FC, United Artists vs Mashamba Soccer Academy, Tshikhwani Stone Breakers vs FC Basel and Masakona Young Tigers vs Maelula United Brothers.

By Frank Mavhungu Maelula United Brothers were crowned as the champions of the Zwavhudi Animal Feeds Winter Youth Tournament at the Thohoyandou Stadium last Saturday. They managed to beat Bungeni Young Tigers 2-0 in the final.

United Brothers were presented with a cheque to the value of R40 000, two sets of soccer kit, gold medals, four soccer balls and a floating trophy during a ceremony held at the stadium shortly after the final whistle.

United Brothers started off a successful weekend by beating Masakona Young Tigers 1-0 in their semi-final match that was played at the same venue earlier that day.

The runners-up, Bungeni Young Tigers, went home with R20 000, silver medals, four soccer ball and two sets of soccer kit. The third-placed side, Masakona Young Tigers, were presented with R10 000, bronze medals, four soccer balls and two sets of soccer kit during the ceremony.

Masakona Young Tigers beat Matanda Rockers 2-0 in their losers’ final match, which was played shortly before the final. Teams booted out of the tournament in the quarter-final stage were each given a soccer kit and one soccer ball.

The Man of the Match in the final game was Mpfariseni Neluvhanda of Maelula United Brothers. The Youngest Player in the Tournament award was presented to Vusani Tshiafula of Maelu-

la United Brothers. Tiyabi Mathebula of Bungeni Young Tigers was the recipient of the best goalkeeper award. Sello Molewa of Maelula United Brothers received the top goal scorer and the Player of the Tournament awards. Molewa scored a total of four goals in the tournament.

The most disciplined player’s award was presented to Zwothe Nevuri of Masakona Young Tigers. The head coach of Maelula United Brothers, Mr Lawrence Mawela, took home the best coach award.

The winners of the individual awards were each presented with trophies and cash ranging from R700 to R1 200 during the ceremony.

Thirty-two teams from around Vhembe District took part in the tournament.

The general manager of VFA, Mr Tenda Masikhwa (left), and the Deputy President of Safa Vhembe, Mr Colbert Nempumbuluni (right), pose for a photo with the representatives from the last-8 clubs and the officials from the league during the ceremony. Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

Black Leopards release seven players As part of their many ways to rebuild the team, Black Leopards have parted ways with seven of the players who were part of their squad for last season.

Although all the officials from the club were reluctant to confirm this, Limpopo Mirror can safely reveal that the players whose relationship with Lidoda duvha has come to an end include Isaac Masia, Mumuni Abubakar, Daniel Gozar, Brodwin Palmer, Heyong Stephane, Maboke Matlakala and Ethen Sampson.

According to the source, Masia’s contract with the club had expired at the end of June. The club’s attempts to extend their contract with the former right back of Magesi FC did not bear any fruit as the 27-year-old Masia has entered into a twoyear contract with the KwaZulu Natal DStv Premiership side, Maritzburg United.

Maboke Matlakala, who

was on loan to the Thohoyanthe maximum points in eight dou side, has returned to his of their last 10 matches and former club, Marumo Gallants. shared the spoils on two occaAlthough Stephane was still sions. Lidoda duvha finished contracted to the club for their league programme in the another 12 months, the two ninth spot last season, followparties had agreed to part ways ing their superb performance in amicably. Daniel Gozar was re- their last 10 games. called by his club, Moroka Swallows, after his loan contract with Leopards had expired.

As for Brodwin Palmer, Ethen Sampson and Mumuni Abubakar, the club had shown no interest in their services after their contracts had lapsed.

When asked about the new faces in the team’s camp, the club’s general manager, Mr Elijah Mulaudzi, indicated that they would make an announcement when the time was right.

Black Leopards were fighting for survival for the better part of last sea- Isaac Masia left Leopards to join son. The team then made Maritzburg United. Photo: Frank a comeback and collected Mavhungu.

The recipient of the youngest player award, Vusani Tshiafula from Maelula United Brothers, receives his trophy from the mayor of Thulamela Local Municipality, Cllr Sarah Rammbuda. Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

Right: The captain of Maelula United Brothers, Mpfariseni Neluvhada (middle), receives his team’s trophy from the sponsor, Mr Collin Mahada (second from right), while the other dignitaries look on. Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

2015 Toyota 86 2.0 Standard

Tel: (015) 516 5175/6/7 • Yassin Ayob: 078 678 6200 • www.ayobmotors.co.za • Sales: Nimesh: 076 352 2244 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupé

54 000km

R1 099 995

47 000km

Extras:

-Bluetooth connectivity -Gearshift paddles -Park distance control (PDC) - front -Park distance control (PDC) - rear -Sunroof

The best player and top goal scorer of the tournament, Sello “Ferrari” Molewa, from Maelula United Brothers, receives his trophy from the president of Safa Vhembe Regional League, Mr Philbert Ndobe.

Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

2021 VW Polo Hatch 1.0 TSi Comfortline R-line

2020 Porsche Macan

42 000km

34 000km

R299 995 R1 079 995 R369 995 2017 Ford EcoSport 1.5 Titanium Auto

2017 Mercedes Benz GLC43 4 matic

51 000km

R799 995

102 000km

R249 995

2018 BMW M2 Coupé

19 000km

R869 995

EXCL. ON THE ROAD FEE • T&C’s APPLY • E.&O.E.

By Frank Mavhungu