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OCAL authorities have given mattresses and blankets to residents of Ward 6, in Khoapa, Matatiele after they lost their homes due to a storm on Friday, February 14. The Alfred Nzo District Municipality spokesperson Lixolole Petela said that six families have been left without homes and those families are now provisionally staying with neighbours. Petela said that other households from the village have partially dam-
aged structures. “Residents have been left without important documents like IDs, furniture, and clothes, and a donation of 30 blankets and 29 mattresses was made,” he said, adding that the municipality will be approaching government departments to bring relief to the affected families. Municipality vehicles with mattresses ready to be given to affected families.
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Theft of equipment disrupts water supply SIPHELELE NKETO >>siphelele@media24.com
Kokstad residents at the meeting.
Mixed views on proposed ward demarcation SIPHELELE NKETO
THE theft of water equipment in the area of Alfred Nzo District Municipality is not only costing money at the municipality, but it also affects the supply of water, said the municipal spokesperson, Lixolile Petela, this after a water pump station was seen vandalised in Cedarville last week. Petela said that the municipality is losing la hefty amount of money due to the vandalism of water equipment from across the district, resulting in communities being left without water. Speaking about the recent vandalism of a water pump station in Cedarville, he said that an engine was seen dumped next to the station by water operators and it was suspected that it had not been stolen because it was too heavy. Petela has appealed to residents to report perpetrators, while Pupelo Mohale, the mayoral committee member at the municipality condemned these acts. “The district municipality is being plunged into unnecessary expenditure to maintain these damaged state resources. The lives of innocent people are being put at risk and this is an act of criminality. We urge communities to report perpetrators of these barbaric acts to face justice,” said Mohale. Anyone with information is asked to contact the nearest Alfred Nzo District Municipality offices.
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HERE were mixed opinions on the proposed ward delimitation process held in Kokstad City Hall on Tuesday, February 18, by the Municipal Demarcation Board. The Greater Kokstad Municipality will remain as is, with 10 wards, according to the draft delimitation of wards for the next local government elections. Explaining the overview of the programme, one of the delegations from the Municipal Demarcation Board, Liz Mazibuko has said that these public meetings began early this month and this process is to assist the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) in preparation of voting stations. Wards are designed to help municipalities and government to deliver services to communities. Mazibuko has urged community structures to present the draft of wards to communities for the residents to express their views on it and submit these to the demarcation board. “If residents are against our ward proposals, they have a right to send their views to us and they have until mid-April. “After the public meetings, the demarcation board will consider all public proposals received and delimit wards,” said Mazibuko, adding that the delimitation of wards will be published in provincial gazettes by May, and anyone with grievances will have 14 days to object, from the day of publication. The demarcation board will then consider all objections and publish its final decisions in provincial gazettes by July and provide final ward boundaries to the IEC in August to start preparing for the 2021 local elections. The chairperson of Kokstad Ratepayers As-
JUST two days after Valentine’s Day, a 29-yearold man was arrested for allegedly beating and killing his girlfriend in Shayamoya on February 16. According to SAPS Spokesperson Sergeant Ngenzeni Mdlophane, a stick was used to beat the woman. “The eyewitness informed the police that the woman was beaten with a stick and was not aware of the reason behind it. The woman susPHOTOS: SIPHELELE NKETO
Municipal Demarcation Board representative Liz Mazibuko speaking at the event. sociation Rudolf Erasmus said that they are not happy with the proposal for the demarcation of wards in Kokstad and they will formally make a submission to the demarcation board. “The proposal does not represent communities that stay in the wards. We want the wards to be restructured,” he said. Other residents said they were unhappy with the Power of Love Church voting station, which was put in Ward 5. There was also a concern about the proposed Ward 9 which consists of the Community Hall voting station, with Kokstad Primary School, Xoloxolo Primary School, Nonkqubela Primary School and the Presbyterian Church. Residents wanted Ward 9 and Ward 6 to be restructured, the latter of which is mainly made up of farm communities.
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tained one open wound underneath her left eye, there was blood on her mouth and she had bruises on her back,” said Mdlophane. She added that when police arrived at the scene the suspect was pointed out by the eyewitness and was arrested immediately, and charged for murder. The suspect is expected to appear in court soon, and is still in custody. — Supplied
Pupils injured on their way to school FEVER REPORTER >>siphelele@media24.com MAYOR of the Matatiele Local Municipality, Momelezi Mbedla, has called for the full inspection of vehicles that carry pupils to schools, and he further said that drivers must exercise caution at all times. He said this after nine pupils from Magadla Senior Secondary and Manguzela Senior Primary in Matatiele were discharged from the Taylor Bequest hospital after being involved in an accident while going to school on Monday, February 17. The two pupils who were critically injured were moved to the Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital in Mthatha for extra medical attention. According to a municipal statement, the ac-
cident took place at Sam Kerk junction along the R56 and it was alleged that the vehicle that was ferrying pupils, from both schools, lost control and overturned, leaving 11 passengers injured, including the driver. “It is truly unfortunate that we are yet again experiencing an occurrence of this nature in Matatiele. We are still trying to recover from a similar misfortune that claimed the lives of three children from Ramafole. Maybe it’s time to re-visit the learner transportation system,” said Mbedla. He emphasised the importance of ensuring that scholar-transportation is thoroughly and regularly checked to ensure road worthiness and that drivers exercise caution at all times. The municipality has thanked the emergency personnel for their rapid response in ensuring that medical attention was given to pupils.
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A 31-YEAR-old man was arrested by police for allegedly raping his girlfriend’s sister in Kokstad on Sunday, February 16. It was reported that the man went to his girlfriend’s house at midnight, but when he discovered that his girlfriend was not in the house he fought with the sister. “The man is accused of kicking the door at
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his girlfriend’s place and when he was told that his girlfriend was in town, he got angry and assaulted the sister who was in the house, and raped her,” said SAPS spokeswoman Ngenzeni Mdlophane. The man was arrested and charged for rape. Mdlophane said this case is in progress at the Kokstad Magistrate’s Court. — Supplied
Police search for rape suspect POLICE have launched investigations into the rape of a 33-year-old woman and are hoping to make an arrest soon. The incident allegedly took place in Kokstad on Saturday, February 8.
It was reported that the woman was coming from her uncle’s place in Shayamoya, at 10.20 pm when she was approached by the suspect who allegedly raped her on one of the streets. — Supplied
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Farmers join clean-up programme FEVER REPORTER >>siphelele@media24.com MEMBERS of the farmers’ association in Highflats and Ixopo rolled up their sleeves to join the Ubuhlebezwe Municipality Mayor Elizabeth Ngubo in cleaning up the small town of Highflats on Wednesday, February 19. The programme was part of a campaign in the Ubuhlebezwe area titled “A clean environment creates a healthy mind”. Volunteers from the ruling
party, and representatives from the Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs also joined, including Community Work Programme members. “The municipality is involved in a programme of educating residents and local businesses about cleanliness,” said Ngubo, adding that she was grateful to be joined by the farmers’ association. On February 3, a cleaning programme was held in Ixopo together with members of the community.
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Rietvlei Griqua community members at the meeting.
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Mayor Elizabeth Ngubo (middle) with farmers and the community.
Mother calls for justice in daughters’ rape cases SIPHELELE NKETO >>siphelele@media24.com THE mother of two alleged rape victims in Kokstad is looking for justice to play its role following two incidents of rape, as no arrests have been made yet. The 45-year-old woman told t he Fever that her oldest daughter (21) was raped when she was just 11, and her younger daughter (13) was also raped when she was 11 years old. She said that no one was arrested for the crimes after she reported the cases with the local police station. “My younger daughter confirmed that she was raped several times by a man who is known to her, and a case was opened at the police station but no one was arrested,” she claimed. She further alleged that the man who raped her daughter is walking free and she is suffering from trauma.
The Department of Community Safety and Liaison Harry Gwala District Manager Ncebakazi Tindleni said that after hearing about the rape case of a 13-year-old victim she consulted with the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit of Kokstad. “The case is not with Kokstad Police Station, but with the Kokstad FCS Unit. The Unit Commander was requested to fast track the case, as it appears witness statements were outstanding, hence the case couldn’t be enrolled at court, and the case was reported three months after the incident, therefore no DNA could be obtained, so we had to rely on witnesses,” she said. She further said that statements have been obtained from the mother of the victim and one witness who is allegedly living with the accused. According to Tindleni, the mother of the victim has been provided with feedback accordingly.
District road shows underway for Cultural and Creative Industry CULTURAL and Creative Industries Federation of South Africa (CCIFSA) KwaZulu Natal, an organisation that is charged with the responsibility of organising and championing the interests of the cultural and creative industry, has the pleasure of inviting all relevant role players to district road shows where they are residing. Individual artists from all local municipalities and organisations operating within the districts or the KwaZulu-Natal province are invited. CCIFSA is the voice and autonomous mother body of the Cultural and Creative Industries value chain of organised formations in South Africa that are accountable
to the industry. The main aim of the district road shows is workshopping and educating all industry stakeholders, members and potential members about CCIFSA and its role, presentation of the constitution that was adopted by the second CCIFSA National Conference held in Mpumalanga in August 2019, and the election of interim district structures conforming to the adopted constitution. The road show in the Harry Gwala district will take place on February 25 at the Morningside Town Hall from 10am. — Supplied
HE Griqua community from Rietvlei, uMzimkhulu recently attended a meeting under the leadership of Jakes Fenner who is the chairman for the Griqua community in Rietvlei. The meeting held at Rietvlei Griqua Church on February 1, focused on the Griqua’s who were removed from their land in Rietvlei, and sent to Bishop Lavis in Cape Town to work as labourers on the docks in 1963.
“All their livestock, implements, land, houses and buildings were left behind. At the meeting, people said they wanted to return back to their land in Rietvlei, Cladesale and uMzimkhulu,” said one of the Griqua committee members Margaret Colling, who was present at the meeting. She said that when the Griqua community returned back to their forefathers’ land in Rietvlei some people had
already occupied the land, which resulted in them losing their land. She said that now Griqua communities are scattered all over the country and they want to return back to their land. Those in attendance agreed to approach stakeholders such as Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) and the uMzimkhulu Municipality. The next meeting will be held on March 7
Arrests made at police operation AT a recent crime prevention operation conducted by the Kokstad SAPS, suspects were arrested for rape, murder, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, contravening protection orders, dealing in drugs, illegal immi-
grants and house breakings. Kokstad police held the crime operation from January 30 to February 11. Suspects aged between 23 and 45 years old have been arrested and will appear at the Kokstad Magistrate’s Court soon.
Liquor that was found from illegal liquor outlets, drugs and money were confiscated by SAPS during the operation, said SAPS spokesperson Sergeant Ngenzeni Mdlophane. — Supplied
Kokstad man loses money in ATM fraud case INVESTIGATIONS have been established at Kokstad police station after R10 900 belonging to a Kokstad man was illegally withdrawn from the bank on February 5, at 11.30am. SAPS Spokesperson Sergeant Ngenzeni Mdlophane said that the
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complainant went to withdraw money from a bank in Kokstad, but the money he tried to withdraw did not come out of the ATM, nor did his bank card. A few minutes later, he received a message on his cellphone saying that R9 000 had been withdrawn from his
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GREATER KOKSTAD MUNICIPALITY. TOWN PLANNING SCHEME. APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL CONSENT Notice is hereby given that I/ we the undersigned, intend to apply to the Greater Kokstad Municipality for special consent to OPERATE A BOUTIQUE HOTEL on ERF 423. Situated in 15 THE AVENUE. Plans and/or particulars may be inspected during normal office hours at the GREATER KOKSTAD MUNICIPALITY. Any person having any objection to the approval of this application must lodge such objection in writing, in duplicate, together with the grounds therefore with the Municipal Manager, P.O.Box 8, KOKSTAD, not later than: 24 MARCH 2020 Name and address of applicant: OUSSEYNOU THIAM 15 THE AVENUE KOKSTAD 4700
GROOTER KOKSTAD MUNISIPALITEIT. DORPSBEPLANNINGS SKEMA AANSOEK OM SPESIALE TOESTEMMING Kennisgeskied hiermee dat ek die ondergetekende, van voornbeme is om aansoek te doen om die spesiale toestemming van die Grooter Kokstad Munisipaliteit OPERATE A ten einde BOUTIQUE HOTEL ERF 423. Gelee in 15 THE AVENUE. Planne en/of besonderhede sal gedurende gewone kantoor ure te GROOTER KOKSTAD MUNISIPALITEIT. Belanghebbendes kan enige beware skriftelik indien in tweevoud by die Munisipale Bestuurder, Posbus 8, Kokstad, voor: 24 MAART 2020 Naam en adres van applikant: OUSSEYNOU THIAM 15 THE AVENUE KOKSTAD 4700
account. On the same day, he received another message about a withdrawal of R1 900 at a bank in Harding. Mdlophane said a case of fraud is being investigated by Kokstad police. — Supplied
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There is still time to return illegal firearms THE Minister of Police Bheki Cele has declared an amnesty for the members of the public to surrender illegally possessed or unwanted firearms in a period of six months which commenced from December 1, 2019 and will conclude on May 31, 2020. The amnesty creates an opportunity for members of the public to surrender illegal possessed or unwanted firearms, ammunition and or firearm parts to the South African Police Service without fear of being prosecuted for the unlawful possession thereof. This was meant reduce a large pool of illegal or unwanted firearms, ammunition and or firearm parts that are in circulation in the country. The members of the public should meet the criteria below in order to apply for amnesty: • Persons in possession of a firearm without a legitimate license, permit or authorisation; • Persons in possession of a firearm part (slide, bolt or breech-block) without a licensed firearm capable of bearing that part; • Persons in possession of ammunition without a licensed firearm
capable of discharging the ammunition without a collectors permit; • Persons in possession of illegally imported firearms; • Persons who inherited firearms but failed to obtain a license, permit of authorisation for such firearms; • Persons who have been declared unfit to possess a firearm, but failed to surrender their firearms and ammunition; • Businesses including private security businesses with firearms and ammunition that ceased to carry on business and failed to dispose of the firearms and ammunition; • Persons in possession of firearms of which the firearm license, permit or authorisation has been terminated in terms of the Act; • Institutions that wish to surrender obsolete/redundant/ discarded firearms. • Persons who wish to voluntarily surrender their legally possessed firearms and/or ammunition may do so at any time before, during and after the amnesty. For more information the public may contact the nearest police station or Firearms Register Centre on 012 353 6111. — Supplied
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PETITION on the scarcity of water in the Harry Gwala District Municipality was sent by members of the Democratic Alliance (DA) to the district municipality on Monday, February 17. The DA Sisonke Constituency Head MP Sibongiseni Ngcobo led the delegation after they said they wanted the municipality to provide water tankers in communities without water or fixed water infrastructure. “The municipality has failed to supply local communities with clean and sufficient water, especially in deep ru-
ral areas like Mangwaneni in Bulwer and St Faith in uMzimkhulu. “There is also poor maintenance of infrastructure which results in water shortage and forces residents to depend on rivers to get water,” said Ngcobo. He added that local businesses have been severely affected as they are sometimes forced to close down. He said the water services department has been faced with ageing water infrastructure and staff shortages, claiming that there are incomplete water projects. He said in Himeville, Underberg, infrastructure is not maintained properly, leaving the community without wa-
ter for more than seven days. In a statement the DA said that the matter was reported to the district Mayor, Zamo Nxumalo, in October last year but nothing has changed. It further said that 64% of residents have access to water, while the remaining 36% are still without water. The DA has threatened to write a complaint to the South African Human Rights Commission to investigate the potential violation of human rights, as access to water is a basic human right. Municipal speaker, Nosisa Jojozi, confirmed that the petition was received and that the municipality “will follow municipal processes before a response is given to the DA.”
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PANEL OF SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR PACKAGING AND SOURCING OF FUNDING FOR HIGH IMPACT PROJECTS TENDER NO: HGDA-CE02/19/20 Bids are hereby invited from suitably qualified service provider to bid for Panel of Service Providers for Packaging and sourcing of funding for high impact Projects. This bid will be evaluated in terms of the 80/20 Preferential Procurement Point system and the points will be allocated as follows. 80 - Price, 20 - B-BBEE. Bid documents can be obtained in Harry Gwala Development Agency Website (www.hgda.co.za) before a compulsory briefing which will be held at Harry Gwala Development Agency on the 21 February at 10h00. DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED WITH THE BID: • A certified copy of the most recent municipal account in which the business is registered. District municipality (water) and Local municipality (rates, electricity and other services) or letter from traditional authority stating that you are staying in rural areas you don’t pay for rates or letter from landlord stating that rates are not on your account but you are a tenant and you also running your company in that area • Certified copy of B-BBEE certificate or Sworn Affidavit (if B-BBEE Certificate or sworn affidavit is not attached or certified, preferential points won’t be allocated but won’t disqualify your proposal) • Certified copies of ID’s for all Shareholders as they appear on a CK • Central Supplier Database Registration Summary Report (unique number and supplier number) failure to submit CSD registration summary report will be deemed non-responsive • HGDA Supplier Database Registration if not registered. • NB: Mandatory Documents. NB: Please note that all those who responded from previous advert are requested not need to re-submit as this is not a re-advert, we only require an additional service providers. Bid documents must be submitted in a sealed envelope CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE BID NUMBER AND CLOSING DATE, and dropped off in the tender box at the Harry Gwala Development Agency Offices, Sisonke Farmers Market, Erf 2226 Portion 27, Ellerton Farm, Ixopo, 3276 by no later than 20 March 2020 before 12h00 HGDA clock. Late or faxed bids WILL NOT be accepted and the Harry Gwala Development Agency reserves the right not to make an appointment. Failure to comply with the above conditions will invalidate your offer. Harry Gwala Development Agency does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any proposal and reserves the right to accept the whole or any part of the proposal, HGDA also reserves the right to appoint. Price quoted must be valid for 90 days. Enquiries may be directed to the following persons during office hours (08h00 - 16h30) Monday to Thursday and Friday (08h00 - 15h00). Technical enquiries: N. James, on tel. (039) 834 1510. Procedure related enquiries: S. Gumede, on tel. (039) 834 1510. MS. N.C. JAMES: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER www.thecandocompany.co.za 47797KZN
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THE Department of Health has denied that EG and Usher Memorial Hospital in Kokstad has used its passage as a consulting space for disabled people. This was after Mziwenkosi Kungwana, the deputy secretary of the Mount Currie Disabled Women’s Organisation, claimed that on February 6, disabled people were being attended to in the passage because the hospital failed to provide a consulting room. Kungwana said that he has been working in the hospital for 16 years at the physiotherapy office, assisting disabled people, but on February 6, he got the shock of his life when
he allegedly saw disabled people being serviced in a hospital passage. He said this was a humiliation to the disabled organisation. According to Kungwana, the team was previously using the outpatient department (OPD), and they moved to another room, but on February 6, the team ended up using a passage. “The team is expected to return to the hospital on February 27. I am worried about the dignity of disabled people that is being undermined,” he said. The Harry Gwala Department of Health Assistant Director Communication Silindile Mabaso said that Orthotics visit the hospital regularly and they receive assistance from
the hospital rehabilitation team. “Once a month EG & Usher Memorial Hospital is visited by an Orthotics roving team from Wentworth hospital, and this team is assisted by our hospital rehabilitation team. The roving team is allocated a consultation room at A and B Ward to attend to their clients. The passage next to this ward is used as a waiting area for patients and not as a consulting space,” said Mabaso. The hospital management encouraged clients to utilise hospital complaints mechanisms such as suggestion boxes that are available throughout the hospital or to speak with the nearest operational manager to voice their grievances, concluded Mabaso.
‘ACT for Teen Suicide Prevention’ THE South African Depression and Anxiety Group’s (SADAG) aim for Teen Suicide Prevention Week (February 16 - February 23) is to educate friends, parents, family, loved ones, teachers and communities to #ACT to help prevent teen suicide. An 11-year-old boy fights for his life in Reiger Park after a suicide attempt related to bullying; a 16year-old pupil at a high school in the Vaal attempted to end her life after failing an exam and Grade 11; a pupil from Vereeniging passed away after allegedly drinking poison. The most at-risk age group for suicide is adolescents and suicides are often covered in press stories which highlight the pressing need within this country to ensure that we continue sharing as much information on Teen Suicide Prevention as we possibly can. One teen suicide is one suicide too many. One small act can make a difference and may save a life. #AskCareTreat (ACT) is a call-to-action to encourage early intervention when someone is experiencing difficulty navigating stress or depression or may be at risk of suicide. We want parents, teachers, friends and communities to recognise the risk factors and warning signs that may indicate a potential suicidal crisis, and empower
everyone to know how to #ACT: Ask - Ask directly: “Are you experiencing suicidal thoughts?”, “Have you ever thought of hurting yourself”, “Have you ever felt like you don’t want to live anymore”? Care - Listen without judgment. Show that you care. Treat - Get your child, friend or teen immediate assistance. Escort him or her to the nearest adult, trusted teacher, or mental health professional (GP’s, psychologist, psychiatrist, social worker, church leader, counsellor, etc.) for treatment. Alternatively, call SADAG on 0800 567 567/0800 21 22 23 or sms 31393 for help. “Teen suicides are real and rob many young people of a future and our society of a future. Let us speak about teen suicide today so that we may never have to again in the future,” said clinical psychologist and SADAG board member, Zamo Mbele. SADAG is sharing the #ACT Teen Suicide Prevention Campaign around the country through various activities in the upcoming week: • Online videos by celebrity ambassadors and experts covering suicide prevention, supporting a loved one, symptoms of depression and how to cope.
• “Suicide Shouldn’t be a Secret” teacher and school workshops in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. • Online Expert #FacebookFriday chat on February 21 at 1pm – 2pm and at 7pm – 8pm with clinical psychologist’s, Daniella Matthews and Curwyn Mapaling focusing on the topic of suicide prevention and teen depression. • Online Toolkit for parents, teachers and friends on teen suicide prevention on the homepage of the website (www.sadag.org). If someone, your teen, or friend are feeling hopeless, alone or having recurring thoughts of suicide or death, contact SADAG’s toll-free Suicide Helpline: 0800 567 567 or 0800 21 22 23 providing free telephonic counselling, crisis intervention, information and referrals seven days a week. Or sms 31393 and a counsellor will call back, or visit www.sadag.org. “Take every suicide mention, threat and attempt seriously. People who have attempted suicide before, if left untreated and unmanaged, are at greater risk of attempting or completing a suicide,” said SADAG’s Director Cassey Chambers. — Supplied.
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NPO empowers young girls SIPHELELE NKETO >>siphelele@media24.com CHILDREN of the Dawn, a non-profit organisation in Matatiele, has launched a programme called Power Girls in Area C on Saturday, February 15 to empower young girls until they become adults. The NPO was established to take care of vulnerable children from across the country, and now it has started the Power Girls programme to mentor young girls from the age of five years to 15 years. At the programme, the young girls are taught self-love, independence, dangers of teenage pregnancy and the dangers of sugar daddies, and they are coached about life and respect.
The NPO co-ordinator in Matatiele Nandipha Magqashela said that 48 young girls were taken into the programme from the local villages of Matatiele and will remain in the programme for a period of seven years. “We meet the young girls every Saturday for three hours, they receive meals, teachings and do some activities. “The aim is to make them aware of life values, and to remain strong in every challenge they might face when they get older,” said Magqashela. She added that the young girls were separated into two groups, with the first group consisting of 24 girls below the age of 12, and the second group is for 13 years and older. Magqashela said they work closely with local schools and parents of the young girls.
The duo from Bad Peter will also entertain at the festival.
All in place for music festival SIPHELELE NKETO >>siphelele@media24.com
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HE line-up of artists that will perform at the annual Splashy Fen Music Festival in Underberg has been announced, with both international and local musicians making appearances. The four-day event will be held over the Easter Weekend, from April 9, to April 13. Event organisers have assured fans that there will be more fun this year, as festival director Stu Berry said that they spent several months considering the right direction for music lineups. “So this year, we have focused our energy and line-up curation on musical acts that will connect with our fans not just through their talent, but through their energy and emotion too. Acts like the critically acclaimed Ndlovu Youth Choir, Mi Casa and Goodluck are just some of our South African artists who tick all the boxes,” he said. The multi-platinum artist Coleman Hell will be the first international act to hit the Splashy Fen main stage on February 9, along with Mali Zulu, Josh Wantie, The Steezies and South African dance favourites, Goodluck. Bad Peter will open the show on Saturday afternoon, followed by American artist, Shakey Graves, the acclaimed Ndlovu Youth Choir, musical showstopper The Jagermeister Brass Cartel and one of those most high-energy acts in South Africa, Mi Casa.
The Australian pair, The Pierce Brothers will be blowing up the Splashy Fen Main Stage on Sunday evening, along with England’s Frank Turner and South Africa’s very own Rubber DUC and Desmond and the Tutus.
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Empowering young girls in Matatiele.
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The Pierce Brothers of Australia will be performing at Splashy Fen this year.
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OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 21(1) of the Council resolution taken on the Council Meeting held on 24 January 2020 that Umuziwabantu Local Municipality will temporarily put on hold the disconnection of services to residents with accounts on arrears. The objective of the resolution is to give our ratepayers adequate time to pay off their outstanding fees with the municipality. It is intended that the reprieve period will be for the month of February 2020 only. The Office of the Mayor would like to extend invitation to all residents or ratepayers to a meeting scheduled as follows: Date: Venue: Time:
26 February 2020 Harding Town Hall 16: 30 PM
The Mayor would like to share information with all Umuziwabantu ratepayers regarding the implementation of credit control and debt management policy. Ratepayers are encouraged to visit the Municipal Offices to make financial arrangements with the municipality on how they intend to settle their accounts. We call upon all residents to make payments to avoid service disconnections
Shakey Graves.
MR W.T. GUMEDE MUNICIPAL MANAGER
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February 21, 2020
SCHOOL SCENE Love and laughter on Valentine’s Day THERE was joy and laughter at the Nomzamo Primary School last week, as pupils wore red, pink and white outfits on Valentine’s Day. The school also held a fundrais-
ing market day. Part of the celebrations saw pupils writing Valentine’s messages for their teachers and to take home to their parents.
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Thembalethu Senior Secondary School pupils at the Prayer Day.
Pastors pray for pupils SIPHELELE NKETO >>siphelele@media24.com
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OCAL pastors and religious leaders have prayed for school discipline, unity, sickness, accidents and deaths at the Bhongweni Youth Centre at a Prayer Day hosted by the Thembalethu Senior Secondary
School last Friday, February 14. The annual prayer was established by the school last year to pray for the end of social troubles affecting the country, said the school principal, Noligwa Magwaza. The theme for this year was: ‘Making our school a safe environment, free from bullying, drugs, infightings, sick-
ness and for effective teaching and learning’. Magwaza said there is harmony in the school, with 790 pupils from Grade 8 to Grade 10. The motivational speaker at the event was Mbambeli Blose from Durban who encouraged pupils to work hard to achieve their best results.
OPEN DAY SAT, 29 FEBRUARY 2020 at 10:00 The Pavilion - Weston, Greytown Rd, Mooi River
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Nomzamo Primary School pupils spread the love on Valentine’s Day.
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February 21, 2020
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A group of pupils at Cedarville Guest Farm enjoying the outdoors.
(From left) Thina Vutula, Tlotla Lenaba and Onalenna Lepheana on Valentine’s Day.
Dressed to the nines on Valentine’s Day are Intle Tambo Judah Rebellof.
Treats all round at St Monica’s S
t. Monica’s Pre-School celebrated Valentine’s Day on Friday 14 with pupils dressing in red and white. They also enjoyed a variety of treats. The occasion emphasised the theme of being kind and caring. Grade 1 to Grade 3 pupils expressed a joyful spirit and their contagious
laughter was spread throughout the school as they danced and cheered, while others showed off their outfits by modelling for their teachers and friends. In the senior primary phase classes pupils were entertained with music, dance, fun games and good food. On the same day, certain pupils par-
ticipated in the annual leadership camp at Cedarberg Guest Farm. The camp was meant to encourage teamwork and problem solving skills. Pupils were given a presentation about the principles of leadership as well as what it meant to be a role model. During the presentation pupils had the opportunity to ask questions and
give their opinions on how these principles related to real life situations. They were then divided into three groups and competed against each other in various activities which included physical as well as mental challenges that put their team work skills to the test. At the end of the weekend each team had to create a war cry that symbolised
the types of leaders they would be. The pupil s had a lot of fun and are eager to put what they have learned into practice. The school has thanked the Cedarberg Guest Farm for their help in preparing for the event and every staff member involved in making this weekend such a success.
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YOUNG man from Kokstad, Thobisani Sibiya, (22) has been helping homeless people with warm clothes and blankets since 2018, and is now appealing for more support to spread the programme to more homeless people this winter. He is working with friends to collect old blankets and clothes from individuals and local busi-
nesses, also driven by the spirit of “ubuntu” and love. He told the Fever that he has already collected 12 blankets but needs more due to the increasing number of homeless residents in Kokstad. “I don’t have the actual number of residents who sleep on the streets because their numbers are growing every day, but I would not mind if I could get at least 20 or more blankets. The aim is to keep them warm and safe,” said Sibiya, who is studying public management at the
Esayidi Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Kokstad campus. He said that he was inspired to start the programme in 2018 because of the trying situation of young and old people who sleep outside in cold weather. Others were even on wheelchairs, and collect their meals from garbage bins. His friends, Oyama Madiya and Luyanda Tilayi also supported his idea of helping the homeless.
Besides donating blankets and clothes, he sometimes gives them food to eat. “After interacting with a number of homeless residents I discovered that some of them were forced to live on the streets because they were rejected by their families, while others left their homes to look for work and ended up sleeping on the streets because they could hardly make ends meet,” he said. To donate, contact Sibiya on 062 516 8456 or send an email to kthobisani@gmail.com
NOTICE OF WATER USE AUTHORISATION CLOVER IXOPO DEPOT, HARRY GWALA DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY KZN UNDER SECTION 21 (A), (C), (F), (G) AND (I) OF THE NATIONAL WATER ACT, 1998 (ACT NO. 36 OF 1998). Notice is hereby given in terms of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act No 36 of 1998) for the Clover Ixopo Depot, Harry Gwala District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal. Project detail: The Clover Ixopo Depot is an existing facility. Water for use in the Clover Ixopo Depot operations is abstracted from the existing borehole on the property which was registered on 13 July 2012. Abstracted water is then conveyed to the washing area. There are 5 septic tanks on site, four (4) of which are associated with residential units and one (1) associated with the operations of the Ixopo Depot. The 4 septic tanks are existing since June 1994 and is considered as a schedule 1 use. The Desktop Wetland Delineation identified two (2) NFEPA Channelled Valley Bottom Wetlands. The wetland delineation conducted by C. Cook dated November 2011 identified one (1) unchannelled valley bottom wetland in close proximity to the Clover Ixopo Depot Site. Location: The Clover Ixopo Depot is situated approximately 2 km west of the town Ixopo, Kwa-Zulu Natal. The site topography gently slopes towards the north. Elevations typically range from 965 to 1 080 meters above mean sea level (mamsl). The project area falls within quaternary catchment U10K of the Mvoti - Umzimkulu water Management Area. As per Section 21 of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act no. 36 of 1998) the following water uses will be triggered by the proposed development: (a): Taking water from a water resource. (c): Impeding or Diverting the Flow of Water in a Watercourse; (f): Discharge of water containing waste; (g): Disposing of waste in a manner which may detrimentally impact on a water resource; and (i):Altering the Bed, Banks, Course or Characteristics of a Watercourse. In respect of the above, the applicant intends to submit a WULA as per Section 21 of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act no. 36 of 1998) to the Regional Department of Water and Sanitation to obtain a water use authorization. As part of the public participation process, you are invited to review the WULA and make comments on the document. The application will be available for 60 days review from 21st February 2020 till 18th May 2020 at the following public place: Ixopo Public Library. Contact Details: Interested and Affected Parties (I&AP’s) are invited to register by submitting their name, contact information and interest in the project to the Environmental consultants below during the 60 days comments period. Melissa Gopaul Triplo4 Sustainable Solutions PO Box 6595, Zimbali, 4418 Tel | 032 946 3213 Fax | 032 946 0826 E-mail | melissa@triplo4.com Date: 21st February 2020
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Thobisani Sibiya is on a mission to keep the homeless warm in winter.
TOWN PLANNING NOTICE UMZIMKHULU LAND USE MANAGEMENT SCHEME SUBDIVISION OF THE FARM CLYDESDALE No.18233 INTO PORTION 11 REMAINDER OF TH FARM CLYDESDLAE No.18233 (PORTION 11 OF THE FARM CLYDESDALE No.18233 TO BE RE-DESIGNATED TO ERF 2390 CLYDESDALE ON REGISTRATION) SITUATED IN THE UMZIMKHULU LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Notice is hereby given in terms of Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act, 2013, (Act 16 of 2013) and UMzimkhulu Municipality’s Spatial Planning and Land Use Management By-Law that the UMzimkhulu Municipality have received an application for the proposed Subdivision of the farm Clydesdale No.18233 into Portion 11 & Remainder of the Farm Clydesdale No.18233 for the purpose of a Housing Development in Clydesdale – Umzimkhulu. A copy of the application with accompanying documents is available for inspection by interested members of the public during office hours (08:00 – 16:00), at the office of the uMzimkhulu Municipality, situated at 169 Main Street, uMzimkhulu. Written comments on the application may be submitted to the Municipality Manager: Private bag 53, uMzimkhulu, 3297, Telephone No. (039) 259 5000, and enquiries be directed to the Spatial Planning, Housing & LED Department Miss P. Diko or e-mail address to dikop@umzimkhululm.gov.za no later than 21 March 2020. Please note that the uMzimkhulu Municipality will not accept comment(s) submitted after the closing date and that persons who did not comment on the application will not have a right of appeal against the decision of the Municipality. APPLICANT DETAILS Nxumalo & Associates Land Surveyors P. O. Box 3662 Durban 4000 Tell: 031- 917 2028 Cell: 082 974 9682 Fax: 086 610 6307 Email: mngeomatics@gmail.com MR Z.S. SIKHOSANA: UMZIMKHULU MUNICIPAL MANAGER
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GKM VIEWPOINT LULAMILE MAPHOLOBA GREATER KOKSTAD MUNICIPAL MANAGER
WARM greetings to the Kokstad community. GKM INVITES UNEMPLOYED GRADUATES TO A MEETING Unemployment is very high in South Africa and it continues to be a concern for government. This is a challenge that is faced mostly by young people in
skilled and unskilled sectors. The greater Kokstad municipality is in the process of developing a youth development strategy. This strategy will serve as a guideline on how the municipality can address the challenges faced by young people in Kokstad. It is against this backdrop that the mayor Councillor Bheki Mtolo will conduct discussion sessions with Kokstad unemployed graduates. The purpose of this session is to develop the unemployed graduate’s database and to discuss ways in which municipal programmes are designed to assist in youth development. The session will
also provide a platform for unemployed graduates to consult and make comments on the draft youth development strategy. The municipality hereby invites all unemployed graduates within the municipal jurisdiction to a meeting scheduled as follows: - Date: February 26, 2020; Venue: Youth Centre; Time: 2pm. For more information please contact Khaya Xorile at 039 797 6600/6690 or email Khaya.Xorile@kokstad.gov.za AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS A consolidated awareness campaign
was held on Wednesday, February 19 at the Wetlands Primary School. These awareness campaigns are a continuous effort to enlighten communities at a grassroots level about matters pertaining to road safety, fire prevention and waste management. The engagement with young school children turned out to be vibrant and exciting. On Thursday, February 20, the municipal campaign was part of a multigovernmental awareness campaign spearheaded by the Department of Community Safety and Liaison aimed at curbing societal ills such as substance and alcohol abuse stemming
from the mushrooming of illegal taverns. The targeted area was the community of Horseshoe due to the large number of substance abuse cases reported in that area. Other stakeholders in the campaign were the KZN Liquor Authority, SANDF, SAPS, Correctional Services, Department of Home Affairs, Department of Health and GKM councillors. The awareness campaign was conducted by means of a motorcade around the Kokstad CBD followed by a community engagement session which took place at the JJ Mhlongo Hall. Till next time.
South Africa, please wake up! AFTER hearing what our new Eskom head had to say about the load-shedding phenomenon in South Africa, I must say I truly lost hope. In the same breath, I remembered that lies, deceit and dishonesty are after all a norm with our previous leaders, especially our last president before the current one, whose name I will not mention if I still wish to live long enough to see my minor children graduate from University. Apparently the infrastructure has been allowed to deteriorate so much that fixing it (not improving it so that it performs better), means that load-shedding will be part of our lives for the next 18 months. Eighteen months of business interruptions and countless hours of lost productivity in an already limping economy (thanks to the president that was voted in, just to spite some of us who had the prudence of voicing out that he was not good for our country). To add onto those woes, a huge chunk of the Government Employees Pension
fund is to be used to rescue state owned ence 5 to 6% per annum and SOEs that so-called heroes of the struggle whose on- the fourth industrial revolution. enterprises which have been poorly run by blatantly underperform and seek our hard- ly interest is lining their pockets in the Organising night vigils in support of politically connected dunderheads whom earned rands to be taken out of the red name of BEE and “Business networking”? leaders who never cared about the future our former leaders rewarded with those year in and year out! Yes they have struggle credentials. of our children, is a waste of valuable enerpositions at our expense, thinking that Why are we accepting this? Why are we Yes they held an AK47 in the jungles of gy. such enterprises just run on auto-pilot. shielding the individuals that are responsi- Tanzania and Zambia, but South Africa South Africa, please wake up! When some opposition parties call for ble for all this? needs ideas that can take it to that pot MR. L. MTSHIZANA the axing of some cabinet ministers who Why can’t we throw the book at these of gold at the end of the rainbow called Umzinto were part of the rot we are now facing, they are told to “win elections first” before making sound suggestions that would perhaps help our beloved country to save face with potential investors. This is the reality of our beautiful yet lacking in intelligence, country of ours! BID NOTICE Yet a majority of us still want Bids are hereby invited from qualified and experienced Bidders for the Construction of the following Infrastructure projects within to put us through even more hardthe Harry Gwala District Municipality. ship, through the only means that can actually save us; the vote! No. PROJECT NAME CIDB GRADING COMPULSORY BRIEFING DATE TENDER NUMBER CLOSING DATE The ballot box gave us the GupContract No. 13 March 4CE ONLY 04 March 2020 at 10h30. i. GREATER SUMMERFIELD tas, junk status, an economic 2020 at HGDM 680/ Bidders are to meet in WATER SUPPLY: Construction growth rate that is less than 3% 12h00. HGDM/2020 the Umzimkhulu Council of 6km of 250-22mm when countries like Nigeria experiChamber and then drive to diameter gravity UPVC/HDPE
Graduates: how to get in gear for your first job search YOUR first job search after graduation can be both exciting and terrifying, particularly in South Africa where many qualified people compete for a limited number of vacancies. But the experience can be made much more rewarding, and the chances of success greater, by following a few simple guidelines, according to an education expert. 1) LAY THE GROUNDWORK “You have to make sure that all your paperwork is in order, such as copies of your ID, academic transcripts, your degree, and so forth. Depending on your field, you may need additional documentation specific to your industry. Ensure that you have these in hand and digital format, ready to submit when required,” said Wonga Ntshinga, Senior Head of Programme: Faculty of ICT at The Independent Institute of Education. 2) SET GOALS Ntshinga said one should spend a few hours every day on the search, and not leave it for when you feel like it. “Inspiration may never hit, so don’t wait for it. Set out each day with the aim of finding and applying for a certain number of opportunities. Scour online job listings, widen your net to related va-
cancies even if not a 100% match to your preferred position, and cold call companies’ HR departments. 3) ROPE IN THE EXPERTS “Join forces with recruitment agencies and approach your graduate institution for help with your search,” he advised. “A good institution will have specialist resources to help you prepare your CV, practise your interview skills, and assist you in identifying where you might need to strengthen or alter your approach. “There are also many public, private and online resources dedicated to assisting job-seekers, so identify and connect with those in your area.” 4) GROW PROFESSIONALLY WHILE YOU WAIT Ntshinga said it is vitally important not to stagnate professionally, particularly if the job-search takes a while. “You absolutely must stay on top of developments in your profession, by networking and developing your relevant skills. Spend some time every week honing your professional skills by applying what you learnt during your studies. If you keep going and keep growing, the doors of opportunity will start opening for you.” — Supplied.
HARRY GWALA DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
respective sites.
reticulation infrastructure and installation of 24 communal standpipes in Tafeni village.
ii.
KWAMEYI-TEEKLOOF WATER SUPPLY: Construction of 24.86km 200-22mm diameter gravity UPVC/ HDPE reticulation pipeline, installation of 63 communal standpipes and ancillary works.
7CE OR HIGHER
05 March 2020 at 10h30. Bidders are to meet in the Umzimkhulu Council Chamber and then drive to respective sites.
Contract No. HGDM 681/ HGDM/2020
20 March 2020 at 12h00.
iii.
IXOPO SEWER UPGRADE: Construction of bulk sewer pipeline and pump station.
7CE OR HIGHER
06 March 2020 at 10h30. Bidders are to meet in the Municipal Boardroom and then drive to respective sites.
Contract No. HGDM 682/ HGDM/2020
20 March 2020 at 12h00.
Only Bidders that have the required CIDB Grading listed on the table above will be considered. Joint Ventures are also eligible to submit Bids provided that every member of the Joint Venture is registered with the CIDB and a combined grade of Joint Venture calculated in accordance with the CIDB regulations is equal to or higher than the specified Contractor grading. Invalid or non-submission of the following documents will lead to immediate disqualification: • Central Supplier database registration • JV Agreement (if applicable) • A signed MBD4 form must be submitted with all bids (available on our website or at reception). The following will apply in all the above bids: • Valid Tax Certificate or SARS PIN • Price(s) quoted must be firm and must be inclusive of VAT • A firm delivery period must be indicated • All tenders must be valid for 90 days after the tender closing date • A certified and valid B-BBEE status level verification certificate or an original sworn affidavit for claiming preference points • 80/20 Preference point system will be used in Evaluation. Functionality will be calculated first. Bid documents may be collected from 02 March 2020 between 09h00 and 16h00 at Harry Gwala District Municipality Offices, Finance Services Department, situated at 40 Main Street, Ixopo 3276. Tender documents will be issued upon payment of a nonrefundable cash fee of R500.00 each. NB: No documents will be sold after briefing meetings. The closing date for the bids is as per the table above. Bids must be enclosed in sealed envelopes and clearly labelled with the contract number and project name on the outside of the envelopes addressed to The Municipal Manager. Bids must be deposited in the Bid Box at the reception area of Harry Gwala District Municipal, 40 Main Street, IXOPO before the closing date. Telegraphic, telexed or faxed bids will not be considered and late bids will not be accepted. All bid enquiries and other matters shall be directed to: Executive Director: Infrastructure Services, Mr D.B. Makwakwa during working hours, on tel. (039) 834 8700. Harry Gwala District Municipality does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Bid and reserves the right to accept the whole or any part of the bid. MRS A.N. DLAMINI: MUNICIPAL MANAGER www.thecandocompany.co.za 47830KZN
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price of the fuel dropped by over 90 cents in two weeks. Similar positive effects have been noted on the other main liquid fuels.” However, the Rand has weakened substantially over the same period, with the moving average against the US dollar slipping from just over R14.30 to R14.85. “This reflects underlying weak economic sentiment in South Africa, and we share the view of many commentators that further weakening is likely,” the Association said. Fortunately, the Rand’s poor showing was not enough to take the shine off the reduction in the landed prices of fuel. The AA said the trends from now to month-end would determine whether fuel prices could cling on to these gains. “If the Rand continues to slip, we might see some reversal of the trend,” it concluded. – Supplied
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Gospel artist releases debut album SIPHELELE NKETO >>siphelele@media24.com Enjoying the event are (from left) Loretta Jones, Annie Willard and Elder Joan Mann.
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HE Griqua National Independent Church at Hope Street, Kokstad hosted a Valentine’s dinner for its members on Saturday, February 15. The theme for the event was ‘All you need is love’.
There were motivational speeches from guest speakers as they encouraged couples to love their partners. The church said the event was organised for its members to enjoy, share love and build unity in their families. There were also prizes for best dressed couples. The church thanked all the sponsors who supported the event.
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At the event is Lizzay Jaftha (left) with Monalisa Jantjies.
From left: Elize Bewkes, Vanessa Simans and Eileen Marais.
GOSPEL artist, Thami Manzini Zungu, has thanked the Kokstad community for supporting his music as he released his first album titled Baba Ngiyabonga containing 13 tracks. The album came out in September, 2019, and is available at local music stores and online stores. He arrived in Kokstad in 2017 coming from the Umlazi Township in Durban. He said that since he came to Kokstad he has received warmth and friendliness from the community. “Kokstad is a peaceful place, with people who support my music and I don’t regret coming here,” said the gospel star Zungu, who started singing from a young age in school choirs and Sunday school. He is one of the founders of the Abanqobi Music Group, established in 1999. The group has won several awards including the Best Acapella Group for three years at the SABC Crown Gospel Music Awards and has branded itself after a number of performances across the country, of which Zungu was also a part. He said that to prepare for the album he worked with other gospel artists. He has produced the album by himself, and to record it, he was assisted by Cut n’ Edit Studios. “I am now busy marketing the album to radio stations and at digital stores. It is available,” he said. Those who would like to reach him can follow his Facebook page: Thami Manzini Zungu. Gospel artist Thami Manzini Zungu has released his first album. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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The Waterfall FC players.
Ready for the semi-final games, are Long United FC players.
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HIS Sunday, local football teams will face head-to-head at the Mkhulu Football Tournament semi-final at Riverview Stadium.
Last weekend, Kokstad Sports Academy defeated Mavuka United 2-1, while Swansea FC and Franklin United played a goalless game on the field and Swansea won 4-3 on penalties. The game between Long United FC and Fighters FC ended up 3-2, with Long United
Living life on the edge SIPHELELE NKETO >>siphelele@media24.com APART from working as a Kokstad law enforcement superintendent, Sboniso Gumede is an avid hiker and loves experiencing different environments with Ubuhle Bemvelo Hikers. He said climbing steep rocky slopes is challenging but what makes him happy is to reach the top. Last week he walked across the Krantzkloof Nature Reserve in Durban and found the trip both challenging and fun. His dream is to climb the tallest mountain in the African continent, Mount Kilimanjaro. He grew up in the rural areas of Malangeni near Umzinto in KwaZulu-Natal, and he never dreamt of taking the risk of hiking until his
clinching victory. Waterfall FC and Deportivo Lacaruna FC drew 2-2 on the field and Waterfall won 4-3 on penalties. Kokstad Sports Academy FC, Waterfall, Long United FC and Swansea FC have been promoted to face off at the semi-finals this Sunday, and finals will be played on March 1.
The fixture for the semi-finals is as follows: Kokstad Sports Academy will face off Waterfall FC at 9am, with Long United FC facing Swansea FC at 10.15am. The Greater Kokstad Local Football Association league will also kick off this weekend at Riverview and Murray Park Stadium.
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friend introduced him to the Ubuhle Bemvelo Hikers club in 2018. “On my first tour at Giba Gorge in 2018, I was inspired by a 60-year-old woman,” he said. He added that hiking has helped him meet new people, it improves his mental health, helps him to understand his strengths and weaknesses and it develops a sense of kindness to other people. He said he wants his family to take up hiking, especially his daughter Yolanda Gumede. To be able to do hiking successfully, he said healthy food is key, including enough preparation, and fitness. When he grew up he said his favourite sport was soccer, but now mountain climbing is his favourite sport even though it is challenging.
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UBUHLEBEZWE MUNICIPALITY From the Office of the Municipal Manager
MUNICIPAL NOTICE
AMENDED 2019/2020 INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLAN Notice is hereby given that, in terms of Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (No. 32 of 2000), that a Municipal Council must review its Integrated Development Plan annually in accordance with an assessment of its performance measurement and may amend its IDP. The Municipal Council of UBuhlebezwe Municipality has approved the amendments to its 2019/2020 Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan and Annual Budget. This has led to its Key Performance Indicators being reviewed. For purposes of alignment, these changes have then been effected to the 2019/2020 Integrated Development Plan which is a five-year strategic plan for the municipality. This took place at the Council meeting held on the 20th February 2020. Copies are now available at the main municipal offices (reception) and municipal library. For further enquiries, contact the IDP/PMS Manager, Ms Z. Khumalo, at (039) 834 7700 during office hours. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE 2019/2020 SERVICE DELIVERY AND BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE PLAN (SCORECARD) Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 54 (1) (c) of the Municipal Finance Management Act 2003 (No. 56 of 2003), that on receipt of a statement or report submitted by the accounting officer of the Municipality in terms of Section 71 and 72, the Mayor must consider and if necessary, make any revisions to the service delivery and budget implementation plan, provided that revisions to the service delivery targets and performance indicators in the plan may only be made with the approval of the council following the approval of an adjustment budget. From the above, the 2019/2020 service delivery and budget implementation plan has been revised after consideration of the monthly statements and the service delivery performance (mid-year performance assessments). Copies are now available at the main municipal offices (reception) and municipal library. For further enquiries, contact the IDP/PMS Manager, Ms Z. Khumalo, at (039) 834 7700 during office hours.
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The law enforcement superintendent, Sboniso Gumede, loves climbing rocky slopes.
Municipal Manager GM Sineke