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The Executive Mayor, Cllr Busisiwe Modisakeng together with the Speaker, Cllr Mellina Gomba and Chief Whip, Cllr Mshudulu pose with the top matriculants in the Sedibeng district on Tuesday, January 31. The Sedibeng District Municipality held their 94th Ordinary Council meeting in Vereeniging, Emfuleni where the best local students were honoured with gift packs.

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South Africa’s Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) is this month celebrating 13 years of helping to transform South Africa’s media landscape into one that is vibrant and people centred.

On January 27, The agency held an event to mark this auspicious occasion in Parktown, Johannesburg. Communications Minister Faith Muthambi gave a keynote address at the function, where she set the bar even higher for the agency.

“The MDDA has been tasked with providing financial and non-financial support to community and small commercial media projects throughout the country.

The MDDA has to be the supporting pillar on which the media can play its critical role in aiding good governance, A thirteen-year-old pupil from Mvetransparency and accountability.

laphanda Primary School in Tembisa, Minister Muthambi used the occasion to formally introduce drowned on Monday, January 30, after the agency’s newly appointed CEO, Mr Themba Dlamini. heavy rains experienced in the area while attempting to cross a strong water curDlamini started in this position on 1 January 2017.

His former roles include that of Managing Director of the rent on her way home from school.

Black Management Forum and the Independent Communications Authority.

Initial information on scene states that He is also a member of the National Planning Commission. four pupils from the same school atThe MDDA was established to, among others, promote media development and diversity by providing support primarily to community and small commercial media projects, and encourage ownership and control of, and access to, media by historically disadvantaged communities as well as by historically diminished indigenous language and cultural groups.

tempted to cross the stream before this tragic incident happened.

Apparently three others saw their friend who was ahead of them being swept away by strong water current and disappeared under water. Subsequently, they man-

aged to twitch out for safety then called for help. Members of the public who witnessed the incident also tried in vain to save her precious life.

Emergency services were alerted for a drowning case around 16:00 and promptly responded to the scene which was in Winnie Mandela Zone 11.

On arrival, a search along the water stream was initiated by rescue teams from both Ekurhuleni Emergency Services and SAPS K-9 Unit till around 19:00 when the search was called off without success.

Vilakazi Street restaurant manager fatally shot in robbery, suspects wanted!

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Paramedics examined the body and declared her deceased on scene. The scene was handed over to the local SAPS police officials for further investigations.

Mapepeza has learnt with regret of the fatal armed robbery at Sakhumzi restaurant in Vilakazi Street, Soweto that has left the manager of the popular establishment dead.

The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning (January 29) when two suspects stormed the establishment with the intention of robbing it. Two fatal shots were fired at the manager when they could not gain access to the area where the cash register is located because the doors where already locked.

Gauteng Tourism CEO Mr. Siphiwe Ngwenya expressed condolences to all parties the unfortunate incident has affected, particularly the family of the deceased. “We are hopeful that the law-enforcement agencies will bring the perpetrators of this dastardly act to book and encourage those who might have information on the incident to come forward.

“We call on our communities to work with us in the creation of liveable communities and neighbourhoods. Such is vital in the drive to sell destination Gauteng, particularly our townships, as vibrant hotbeds of entertainment and lifestyle experiences.”

Vilakazi Street’s pride lies in the many tourist attractions in South Africa to choose from. It is the only street in the world to have produced two Nobel Prize laureates and is named after Benedict Wallet Vilakazi, the first black South African to obtain a PhD degree.

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As early as 08:30 in the morning of the next day (January 31), all the teams resumed with the search. Fortunate enough the lifeless body was discovered an hour later.

The body was partially submerged under the water along the stream. Members of her family positively identified the body of being that of their child.

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Cuban Vice President Valdes Mesa was welcomed by the executive mayor of City of Ekurhuleni Cllr. Mzwandile Masina, Dali and Rachel Tambo in the special wreath-laying ceremony on Wendesday, January 1. The Cuban delegation arrived at Tamboville cemetary to honour the late Oliver and Adelaide Tambo.

Gauteng Task Team visits NGOs to for prepare for the transfer of remaining mental patients!

A government task team led by the Gauteng Director-General in the Office of the Premier, Phindile Baleni together with the National Health Department DG, Precious Matsoso, has commenced work in preparation for the relocation of the mental health patients currently being cared for in various NGOs.

The representatives of the families were also part of the task team to ensure that families are part of the relocation process.

The team visited the NGOs to establish the correct number of mental health patients currently being cared for at the NGOs.

All this information will be critical in determining the correct steps as part of relocating the mental health patients.

In addition, the team will identify public health institutions that are well-equipped to care for the mental health patients.

This is in line with the Health Ombudsman, Professor Malegapuru Makgoba recommendations to Premier David Makhura following the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of mentally ill patients in Gauteng.

Premier Makhura has assured the families and people of Gauteng that he will urgently implement the Health Ombudsman’s recommendations without any reservation or delay.

Condolences have been coming in for the late gospel singer Lundi Tyamara who passed away in the early hours of Friday morning, January 27.

The loved Gospel artist, 38, passed away at Edenvale Hospital where he was being treated for TB of the stomach and a liver condition.

Among those who paid tribute to him was President Jacob Zuma and Gauteng Premier David Makhura.

President Zuma said his death is a great loss to the nation as he was one of best gospel artists the country has produced.

“We are deeply saddened by the loss of a talented artist at such a young age. This is yet another huge loss for the country in a short space of time.

“He was one of the best gospel artists that the country has ever produced. We are with his family in thoughts and prayers during this trying period. May his soul rest in peace,” President Zuma said on Friday.

Premier Makhura said Tyamara was an amazingly talented artist who had an incredible voice.

“Lundi’s dedication and commitment to his craft saw him grow from humble beginnings into a household name in the gospel industry. On behalf of the people of Gauteng and the provincial government, I extend our condolences to the family, friends and the entire entertainment industry,” said Premier Makhura.

Social media networks were also abuzz with tributes from fans from all walks of life who remembered his voice and stage presence.

2017 State of the Nation Address set for February 9

It’s all systems go for President Jacob Zuma’s annual address to the nation, which will be delivered during a Joint Sitting of Parliament on Thursday, February 9.

The Presidency on Tuesday (January 31) said preparations for the State of the Nation Address (SONA) are continuing in earnest within government to ensure that the occasion is a success.

President Zuma has called the Joint Sitting of Parliament to deliver SONA 2017. The joint sitting comprises the two Houses of Parliament - the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces.

As part of preparations on the side of the Executive, the President is expected to convene the Cabinet Lekgotla from Wednesday until Saturday in Pretoria to review the past year and discuss the priorities for the current year.

The Cabinet Lekgotla follows the Lekgotla of the National Executive Committee of the governing party, the African National Congress (ANC), which sets the tone and direction for the Government Programme of Action each year, based on the organisation’s annual January 8 anniversary statement.

“SONA 2017 takes place during the year in which one of the key architects of the free and democratic South Africa, Mr Oliver Reginald Tambo, would have turned 100 years old, had he lived.

“In this regard, the deliberations in the Cabinet Lekgotla will be informed by the uplifting legacy of OR Tambo, based on building a truly united, non-racial, non-sexist, democratic and prosperous South Africa.

“Discussions are expected to reflect strongly on radical socio-economic transformation to uplift the poor and the working class and to move the country forward to prosperity and true reconciliation, which is what OR Tambo strove for,” said the Presidency.

The theme of SONA 2017 is The Year of Oliver Reginald Tambo: Unity in Action Together Moving South Africa Forward.

SONA 2017 will communicate the outcomes of the Lekgotla as well as celebrate the legacy and values of OR Tambo, and will promote unity in action by all South Africans towards prosperity and radical socioeconomic transformation.

Given the continuing slow economic

Challenge tournament and fundraising dinner on 10 February, the proceeds of which will go to the Jacob Zuma RDP Education Trust.

The Golf Challenge is organised by the Department of Public Service and Administration each year, and the sitting Head of State and Government deThe Cabinet Lekgotla will be at- cides the charity of his choice for tended by Ministers and Deputy the proceeds of the fundraiser.

Ministers, as well as Premiers and representatives of the South Afri- The President, Deputy Presican Local Government Association dent, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Directors-General, (SALGA). heads of State Owned Enterprises and executives from private sector companies will be A number of activities will take attending the Presidential Golf Challenge. place before and after the SONA. The President, supported by the The Jacob G Zuma RDP EducaInter-Ministerial Committee on Investment Promotion, will host a Pre-SONA Investor Briefing in Cape Town on 7 February.

The session will be attended by CEOs, labour leaders and the leadership of business organisations.

The session will contribute to the preparations of the SONA and further promote unity in action towards inclusive growth.

SONA will be followed by the prestigious Annual Presidential Golf growth, the Presidency said the Lekgotla will also deliberate strongly on efforts to reignite economic growth, working with other social partners, taking forward the achievements of the past year in promoting unity in action in protecting the economy and advancing growth in a difficult economic environment.

SONA activities

tion Trust was formed in 1995 by its patron, President Zuma, who was a Member of the Executive Council (MEC) of the Province of KwaZulu-Natal at that time.

“The trust started its work in KwaZulu-Natal, and has since extended its footprints to the Eastern Cape and the Limpopo Provinces.

“It is intended that within three to five years, learners from all nine provinces will benefit. During its 21 years of existence, the Jacob G Zuma RDP Education Trust has benefited more than 20 000 learners,” said the Presidency.

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CITY COUNCIL APPROVES PEOPLE-CENTRED BUDGET ADJUSTMENT!

The City of Ekurhuleni’s Council has approved budget adjustment to respond to immediate needs of its communities at the council meeting held recently.

The adjustment budget saw 700 matriculants receiving bursaries after the city’s bursary fund was increased from R10 million to R100 million. This, to address the current status quo, which statistically projects the Ekurhuleni’s population to have has far less post-matric qualification.

Emerging businesses and non-government organizations stand to receive substantial financial aid since council also increased the grant funding from R20 million to R100 million through the adjustment budget.

“We have done so because we have been to our

communities, we have visited all sectors of our To accelerate the delivery of social housing units society and we were persuaded to attend to these an additional amount of R44m is provided in the urgent needs,” Ekurhuleni Executive mayor, Cllr adjustment budget.

Mzwandile Masina said.

In continuing to provide dignity to the people, Critical amongst the people’s needs was the issue budget adjustment took into account the need to of land and housing. The City has 119 informal fastrack the sewer bulk systems, which required settlements. approximately R31million.

Council resolved to procure strategic land parcels The mayor also indicated that it was no secret that in order to deliver on the commitment to build the city recently experienced an increase in land 100 000 houses and 59000 service stands. This re- invasions. quired the budget to be adjusted accordingly.

“It would be absurd to expect the city to fold its The procurement of land includes various land arms in the face of pure lawlessness, which seeks parcels in Dalpark Extension 18, Mayfield Exten- to sabotage the delivery of houses to the rightful sion 46, Palm Ridge Extension 10 & 12). This re- beneficiaries. We have therefore sought to add quired R116m plus an additional R27m to com- R45 million to deal with security of our land,” the plete Sethokga family unit complex. mayor said.

GAUTENG LEGISLATURE ANNOUNCES THE 2017 OFFICIAL OPENING & SOPA!

The Speaker of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature, Honourable Ntombi Mekgwe recently announced the 4th Official Opening of the 5th term of the GPL to be held in Green Hills Stadium at the Rand West Local Municipality (Randfontein) on Monday, 20 February 2017.

This year’s event will mark four years of GPL taking parliament to the people and ensuring the citizens of Gauteng take keen interest in GPL’s processes.

Previous GPL’s Official Openings have been held in different regions of Gauteng including Tshwane, Ekurhuleni and Sedibeng.

The Official Opening is one of the important events in the Legislature’s calendar

and provides a platform for the Premier of Gauteng to deliver the State of the Province Address (SOPA).

The Opening will be followed by a debate and reply sessions to be held on Thursday, 23 and Friday, 24 February 2017.

The theme for the Official Opening is “Following up on GPL’s commitment of taking parliament to the people of Gauteng”.

The Official Opening is expected to be attended by over 2000 stakeholders which includes executive mayors, local municipality mayors and councillors in Gauteng, members of the diplomatic corps, leaders of business, members of the media and members of the public.

The additional amount of R20m was granted on the basis that more land invasion cases could be identified in the current financial year and will assist the city the until the Land Invasion Unit is established and operational.

The budget adjustment process is transparent and inclusive of all relevant parties. The process remains a vital opportunity to review priorities in line with realities on the ground.

photographer: NQOBILE KHUMALO date: Tuesday, January 31 location: Mpontsheng Secondary School, KATLEHONG The Ekurhuleni Executive Mayor Mzwandile Masina, through his #BackToTheFuture School Campaign has adopted three schools and donated uniforms.

This week he donated to the last school which he has adopted for the year 2017.

Mpontsheng High school in Katlehong, is

Gauteng Premier David Makhura leading the procession at the 3rd Opening of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature at Sebokeng in Feburuary last year.

When this request was made, the city had already incurred R22m for expenses in land invasions and R26 million was made available in the budget to accommodate the expenditure. The cost incurred can therefore not be regarded as unauthorized expenditure.

a special school for Mayor Masina, as this is where he attended high school.

The #BackToTheFuture campaign has been successful throughout January and the City of Ekurhuleni continues to assist learners which have matriculated with bursary funding.

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5 Gauteng Infrastructure Development MEC Jacob Mamabolo, Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Infrastructure Development Chairperson of the Committee, Lindiwe Lasindwa and MRM’s Father Smangaliso Mkhatshwa pose with the honorary signed MOU poster at Emoyeni in Parktown on January 31.

MRM AND GAUTENG IFRASTRUCTURE SIGN PARTNERSHIP! ON Tuesday, January 31, the I Care We Care campaign was boosted by a partnership agreement between the Moral Regeneration Movement (MRM) and the Department of Infrastructure Development.

MEC, Jacob Mamabolo, on behalf of the Gauteng Provincial Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOA) with the MRM’s Father Smangaliso Mkhatshwa. Speaking at the event Mamabolo said the MRM partnership was about taking the campaign to a new level and intensifying the outreach to communities across the province. “We are extremely happy that the MRM will now help lead and be a face of the campaign.

The next phase is about direct interaction with the people, going into communities and taking the pledge to protect property into the heart of communities, and enforcing the message that ‘destroying public properties impoverishes communities’.

Mamabolo also pointed out that since the campaign was launched in Gauteng, there have been no incidents of property destruction in residential areas, communities or townships.

The exception, he said, were a number incidents during student protests and the campaign, going forward, would also focus on engaging with student communities.

The Infrastructure Department and the MRM

SEDIBENG DISTRICT’S TOP ACHIEVERS REWARDED!

On Tuesday, January 31 at the Vereeniging Council Chamber, the Sedibeng District Municipality held the 94th ordinary council meeting, presided over by speaker Cllr. Melina Gomba.

Soon after proceedings were over, the Sedibeng District executive mayor began the annual honorary ceremony where the local top matriculants and teachers were rewarded for their exceptional work.

Gift packs filled with electronics and other valuable items were handed over by the District mayor and speaker.

Sedibeng Executive Mayor, Cllr Busisiwe Modisakeng poses alongside the top achiever in Lesedi local municipality, Itumeleng Tsotetsi who matriculated at Khanya Lesedi Secondary School and obtained four distinctions in her 2016 NSC final exams.

will together embark on a massive civil society outreach to promote community activism, engage society about the value of public property, and to mobilise communities to become the defenders and protectors of people’s assets.

“The MRM is a custodian of morality in our country, and protecting public property is a moral issue.

It defines who we are as a people. If we don’t take care of public property, we cannot take care of our country, because public infrastructure is our common heritage,” Mamabolo said. “Let’s take this campaign to our people.

We are confident that the MRM, through their extensive network, will help us broaden and

deepen our contact with our people.”

“We want to go beyond simply protecting and defending public property,” said Father Smangaliso Mkhatshwa. “We should cherish and enhance the assets that we have as they are for the good of all. We will use our extensive reach to enter into dialogue with our people in communities, suburbs, townships and villages across Gauteng.”

Mamabolo concluded by saying the campaign needed to “driven and led by the people” if it were to be successful in highlighting the protection of public property as a moral imperative.

‘The MRM will help us do that,” he said.

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NEW HUNGARIAN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SA STUDENTS BEYONCE IS EXPECTING TWINS! AN agreement has been signed between the Government of South Africa and the Hungarian Government offering 100 fully funded scholarships to South African students to study at participating public universities in Hungary.

The application process openedon 30January 2017 and closes on 5 March 2017.

Courses will be taught in English or Hungarian official language.

Students applying for studies conducted in Hungarian will be required to do a one-year preparatory course before commencing with their degree studies.

The qualifications offered are all at degree level. There are 30 Bachelors, 60 Masters and 10 PhD spaces available in various academic fields including natural sciences, engineering, IT, business management, agriculture, human resourcesand food sciences among others.

Furthermore, all applicants must meet the minimum academic requirements for entry into a similar programme at a South African university.

Application for the scholarship is open to all South African citizens with a strong academic record and an interest in studying in Hungary.

The scholarship offers tuition, accommodation and medical insurance. Application forms are available to download from the following website: (http://www.internationalscholarships.dhet.gov.za/Content/ HUNGARY/DHET_Hungary%20 application%20form.pdf).

Applicants should also demonstrate commitment to the development of South Africa and must be available to study abroad from September 2017.

Further details on the scholarship and information about studying and living in Hungary are available at http://www.studyinhungary.hu/

Tembisa Top student gets Peermont Education Trust bursary!

Over the past 15 years Peermont has been funding students with full bursaries for tertiary education.

be start her BSc. Pharmacy degree at the University of the Witwatersrand this year thanks to the trust.

In 2017 one of the ten lucky candidates awarded a prestigious bursary from the Peermont Education Trust (PET) is Phumzile Makhanya of Tembisa.

Apart from having their tuition and accommodation expenses covered, these fortunate students will receive workshop and psychological support to sustain them through the academic year.

Ms Makhanya was selected from hundreds of applicants and had to make it through a stringent selection and interview process with a panel of judges before receiving her official scholarship letter at an induction function at Emperors Palace on Friday morning, January 27.

Having matriculated from Ivory Park Secondary School at the end of last year with six distinctions she will

“Over the years we have found that we are able to increase our graduation rate by offering learners additional support throughout the year.

To this end the trust has an impressive 85% graduation rate.

This is exceptional considering that the learners hail from township schools, where the national graduation rate is 22%,” comments trust manager, Jenny Findlay.

“When I got the call for the bursary I was so excited as I was so nervous waiting for a response.

I felt relieved and happy that I was going to be part of the Peermont Education Trust, which I really hoped and prayed for. I was excited that now my funding for tertiary education was settled and now I am looking forward to starting the journey to fulfilling my dreams,” said Ms Makhanya.

Caption: Phumzile Makhanya was selected from hundreds of applicants and had to make it through a stringent selection and interview process with a panel of judges before receiving her official scholarship letter at an induction function at Emperors Palace on Friday morning, January 27.

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Phumzile Makhanya was selected from hundreds of applicants and had to make it through a stringent selection and interview process with a panel of judges before receiving her official scholarship letter at an induction function at Emperors Palace on Friday morning, January 27.

She and rap music tycoon husband Jay Z are now expecting two more babies to add to the Knowles-Carter empire.

In typical Beyonce fashion, the 35-year-old musical icon revealed her pregnancy with a gorgeous Instagram post - which quickly racked up enough likes to be the most popular Insta-pic of all time.

And now Beyonce has shared even more photos from her pregnancy shoot with fans, including these nude ones of her cradling her growing bump.

"We are incredibly grateful that our family will be growing by two, and we thank you for your well wishes."-The Carters said in a tweet posted by Jay-Z. The couple - who have remained defiantly strong despite rumours surrounding their marriage - tied the knot in 2008. Four years later, they welcomed their daughter Blue Ivy Carter into the world.

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TENDER NO 24/2016: TENDER FOR THE LARGE POWER USERS (LPU) METER AUDITS AND REPAIRS FOR ESTIMATED 60 x LPU’s Interested parties with a cidb grading of 2EP or 1EPPE are hereby invited to submit a bid for a tender within the Electricity Department at Lesedi Local Municipality for the large power users (LPU) meter audits and repairs for estimated 60 x LPU’s.

The Lesedi Local Municipality hereby invites bids from Cleaning Companies for the cleaning of Municipal Amenities for a period of three (3) years

Queries for the abovementioned bid may be directed to Ms Sibulelo Nxathiat Tel: (016) 492 0202 during office hours Mon to Fri 08:00 – 16:00.

Closing date: 17 February 2017 @ 12h00

Closing date: 20 February 2017 at 12h00 Tender documents, together with the terms of reference, which are important for the preparation of the proposal/tender, will be available from Ms Sibulelo Nxathi at the SCM Office at the Municipality, Heidelberg, as from the 08 February 2017 at 11h00 for a non-refundable fee of R 601-00, payable at the rates and taxes hall during office hours Monday – Friday, 07:30 – 15:00. Only cash or EFT will be accepted. A compulsory briefing session is scheduled to take place on the09 February 2017, 10h00 at the Infrastructure Services Boardroom.

The completed proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “TENDER NO 24/2016: TENDER FOR THE LARGE POWER USERS (LPU) METER AUDITS AND REPAIRS FOR ESTIMATED 60 x LPU’s Bids must be placed in the tender Box situated at the Development and Planning Department Municipal Building, c/o of Du Preez and H.F Verwoerd Street, Heidelberg, on or before 20 February 2017 at 12:00. Tenders will be opened in public. The tender box will be open during office hours, Monday – Friday, 07:30 – 15:30. No e-mailed or faxed bids will be considered.

The Lesedi Local Municipality (LLM) reserves the right not to accept the lowest priced proposal or any proposal in part or in whole. It normally awards the contract to the tenderer who proves to be fully capable of handling the contract and whose proposal is technically acceptable, has meaningful empowerment credentials and/or is financially advantageous to the LLM. LLM reserves the right to negotiate rates, for purposes of creating uniformity and the tenderer, by responding to this tender, agrees to abide by such negotiated rates which may be changed from time to time by agreement between the parties. Any bid not suitably endorsed or comprehensively completed, as well as bids completed in pencil will be regarded as invalid bids.All objections and complaints must be lodged within 14 days and in writing to the municipal’s manager’s office.

Queries for the abovementioned bid may be directed to Ms Sibulelo Nxathi at Tel no: (016) 492 0202 during office hours Mon to Fri 07:30 – 16:00.

Tender documents, together with the terms of reference, which are important for the preparation of the proposal/tender, will be available from Ms Sibulelo Nxathi at the SCM Office at the Municipality, Heidelberg, as from the 06 February 2017, 11h00 for a non-refundable fee of R 601. 00 payable at the rates and taxes hall during office hours Monday – Friday, 07:30 – 15:00.

Only cash or EFT will be accepted. A compulsory briefing session is scheduled to take place on the 07 February 2017,12h00 at the Infrastructure Services Boardroom.

The bid must be sealed in an envelope marked: TENDER NO: 12/2016: TENDER FOR THE CLEANING OF MUNICIPAL AMENITIES FOR A THREE (3) YEAR PERIOD Bids must be placed in the Tender Box situated at the Development and Planning Department, Municipal Building, c/o H F Verwoerd and Du Preez Street , Heidelberg, during office hours Monday – Friday, 07:30 – 16:00.The tender closes on the 17 February 2017 at 12:00. No late, or e-mailed or faxed bids will be considered.All objectives and complaints must be lodged within 14 days and in writing to the municipal manager‘s office.

Bidder’s attention is specifically drawn to the provisions of the rules which are included in the bid documents. The Lesedi Local Municipality (LLM) reserves the right not to award to the lowest priced proposal, it normally awards the contract to the tenderer who proves to be fully capable of handling the contract and whose proposal is technically acceptable, has meaningful empowerment credentials and/or is financially advantageous to the LLM.Bids completed in pencil will be regarded as invalid bids.

Only bidders who score 60 % or more for functionality will be further evaluated on both Price and B-BBEE points.

The 80/20 preference procurement point system will apply and preference will be given to bidders who are able to demonstrate the following:

The 80/20 preference procurement point system will apply and preference will be given to bidders who are able to demonstrate the following:

a) Price b) B-BBEE Status Level of Contribution

a) Price b) B-BBEE Status Level of Contribution

All service providers must submit their B-BBEE Verification Certificate from Verification Agencies accredited by the South African Accreditation Systems (SANAS) or a Registered Auditor approved by the Independent Regulatory Board (IRBA) or an Accounting Officer as contemplated in the Close Corporation Act (CCA) in order to claim preference points.

It is a condition of bid that the taxes of the successful bidder must be in order, or that satisfactory arrangements have been made with South African Revenue Service (SARS) to meet the bidder’s tax obligations.

Additionally, no contract shall be concluded with any bidder, whose municipal rates and taxes and service charges are in arrears.

All service providers must submit their B-BBEE Verification Certificate from Verification Agencies accredited by the South African Accreditation Systems (SANAS) or a Registered Auditor approved by the Independent Regulatory Board (IRBA) or an Accounting Officer as contemplated in the Close Corporation Act (CCA) in order to claim preference points.

It is compulsorythat the taxes of the successful bidder must be in order or that satisfactory arrangements have been made with South African Revenue Service (SARS) to meet the bidder’s tax obligations. Additionally, no contract shall be concluded with any bidder, whose municipal rates and taxes and service charges are in arrears for more than three months. All bidders must ensure that they are registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database via the following link:business. support@csd.gov.za. No business will be conducted with any person who is not registered on this database.

I RAMPEDI LESEDI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER PO BOX 201 HEIDELBERG 1438

I RAMPEDI LESEDI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER PO BOX 201 HEIDELBERG 1438

80 points 20 points

LESEDI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

80 points 20 points

SERVICES - Financial

TENDER NO: 13/2016: TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY OF SANITARY MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT FOR A THREE (3) YEAR PERIOD – LESEDI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Experienced companies are hereby invited to submit bids for The Supply of sanitary material and equipment for a three (3) year period.

Queries for the abovementioned bid may be directed to Ms Sibulelo Nxathi at Tel no: (016) 492 0202 during office hours Mon to Fri 07:30 – 16:00.

Closing date: 17 February 2017 at 12h00 Tender documents, together with the terms of reference, which are important for the preparation of the proposal/tender, will be available from Ms Sibulelo Nxathi at the SCM Office at the Municipality, Heidelberg, as from the 06 February 2017, 11h00 for a non-refundable fee of R 601.00 payable at the rates and taxes hall during office hours Monday – Friday, 07:30 – 15:00. Only cash or EFT will be accepted. A compulsory briefing session is scheduled to take place on the 07 February 2017, 10h00 at the Infrastructure Services Boardroom.

The bid must be sealed in an envelope marked: TENDER NO: 13/2016: TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY OF SANITARY MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT FOR A THREE (3) YEAR PERIOD Bids must be placed in the Tender Box situated at the Development and Planning Department, Municipal Building, c/o H F Verwoerd and Du Preez Street , Heidelberg, during office hours Monday – Friday, 07:30 – 16:00.The tender closes on the 17 February 2017 at 12:00. No late, or e-mailed or faxed bids will be considered.All objectives and complaints must be lodged within 14 days and in writing to the municipal manager‘s office.

Bidder’s attention is specifically drawn to the provisions of the rules which are included in the bid documents. The Lesedi Local Municipality (LLM) reserves the right not to award to the lowest priced proposal, it normally awards the contract to the tenderer who proves to be fully capable of handling the contract and whose proposal is technically acceptable, has meaningful empowerment credentials and/ or is financially advantageous to the LLM.Bids completed in pencil will be regarded as invalid bids.

Only bidders who score 60% or more for functionality will be further evaluated on both Price and B-BBEE points.

The 80/20 preference procurement point system will apply and preference will be given to bidders who are able to demonstrate the following: a) Price 80 points b) B-BBEE Status Level of Contribution

20 points All service providers must submit their B-BBEE Verification Certificate from Verification Agencies accredited by the South African Accreditation Systems (SANAS) or a Registered Auditor approved by the Independent Regulatory Board (IRBA) or an Accounting Officer as contemplated in the Close Corporation Act (CCA) in order to claim preference points.

It is compulsorythat the taxes of the successful bidder must be in order or that satisfactory arrangements have been made with South African Revenue Service (SARS) to meet the bidder’s tax obligations. Additionally, no contract shall be concluded with any bidder, whose municipal rates and taxes and service charges are in arrears for more than three months. All bidders must ensure that they are registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database via the following link:business.support@csd.gov.za. No business will be conducted with any person who is not registered on this database.

I RAMPEDI LESEDI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER PO BOX 201 HEIDELBERG 1438

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