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TEN SUSPECTS INCLUDING A POLICE SERGEANT ARRESTED FOR ATM BOMBINGS
THE Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in Limpopo Lieutenant General Nneke Ledwaba has hailed the
arrest of seven more suspects including a 41 year old Police Detective Sergeant, bringing the total number of arrests to ten involved in the ATM bomb-
ing that took place recently at Mahlakung mall in Ga-Sekororo outside Tzaneen. The arrests comes after a group of about ten suspects allegedly entered the said premises, accosted a security officer and blasted two ATMs and drop safes. They then proceeded to a cellphone store and blasted another drop safe. An undisclosed amount of cash was taken. The Saps Provincial Tracking Team joined by other operational teams including the Polokwane Air-wing, Limpopo Highway Patrol Team and the Provincial Investigation Unit supported by the private security of Wllkie K9 Unit, Hoedspruit and Ofcalaco farm watch, Letaba Security and CPF, started tracing the suspects. Three suspects, two of whom are women, were immediately arrested at a house in Worcester village, few kilometers from
the crime scene. During the arrest, police confiscated explosives believed to have been used during the blasts, two getaway cars, a Mercedez Benz and Toyota Avanza, balaclavas and hand gloves. The operation continued and in the process, members received a tip-off from members of the community about the other suspects driving in a Toyota Hilux travelling along the R36 road towards Burgesfort area. Subsequently, seven suspects, including the driver of the vehicle (Police Officer) were arrested after a car chase with the Police.
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BREAST CANCER MONTH CELEBRATED AT NDLOVU PRIMARY SCHOOL ...Page 3
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Continue from page 1 Two firearms, ammunition, clothes that were used during the blasts, cash amount of money believed to be part of the money stolen during this ATM blasting and the Toyota
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2 Hilux bakkie, were confiscated during the arrest. "The swift actions by these members is highly commendable. Corrupt Police officers should know that the net is
closing on them and soon, they will all be behind bars, "Concluded General Ledwaba. All these suspects are expected to appear before the Lenyenye Magistrate's Court soon
on charges of ATM bombing, Contravention of the explosives Act, Possessing of prohibited firearms and ammunition, possession of suspected stolen goods.
tendered her resignation earlier this month (October) and decided to serve her notice until October 30. LTA communications and PR
manager, Mike Tauatsoala confirmed that: “Ndlovu tendered her resignation letter on October 1, but had to serve her notice until October 30.” Ndlovu has held top positions in various sectors in the past 20 years joined LTA on 2017 November 20. “We appreciate her time and dedication to LTA, and as the agency we have accepted her resignation and wished her future endeavors,” added Tauatsoala. Ndlovu Among other top positions she previous held, includes brand management positions at Unilever South Africa, spanning from 1995 to 2005; was the general manager at the KwaZulu-Natal Tourism
Authority from 2005 to 2007, was head of brand marketing, sponsorship and events at Standard Bank in the 2007 She became the first black female CEO to head LTA after the departure of Ndumiso Matlala in April 2017. Bibi Kotsedi went on to be an acting CEO for more than six months before Nomasondo could be appointed. LTA has since appointed Sello Maleka as acting CEO until 2021 March 31 while finalizing Ndlovu’s replacement. Sello Maleka has since been appointed as acting CEO until March 31 while still finalizing Ndlovu’s replacement.
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Oct/November 2020
LIMPOPO Tourism Agency will wake up with no Chief Executive Office come Sunday, November 1. This after the current CEO, Nomasonto Ndlovu
CHRISTIANS INVITED FOR ZEBEDIELA MEGA CRUSADE CHRISTIANS in and around Zebediela can brace themselves for an explosive two weeks of Power and God’s Word at the revival crusade scheduled for Mahlorolle. Host, Bishop RM Rachidi told Lepelle Review that this revival dubbed ZEBEDIELA MEGA
CRUSADE will take place at Mahlarolle next to Discount Supermarket from November 2-14. “This is going to be one of our biggest crusade never to be missed as we have organized a number of great men of God to preach,” pointed out Rachidi.
Among the invited key preachers include Pastor Thoka, Apostle S Mphahlele, Rev Kgatle, Dr G Shadung, Apostle F Montjane, Bishop Sekete and Evangelist Mabe. Rachidi said transport will be available for Christians who wish to attend the crusade from
the surrounding villages such as Moletlane, Rakgwatha and Mathibela. Rachidi can be contacted on 060 509 1955 for more information.
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3 MANYALO MUSICIANS FINALLY TO BE RECOGNISED
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TSA Manyalo musicians are known to have been keeping an exciting atmosphere and the flame burning over the years during wedding ceremonies across the province of Limpopo but were never given the deserved recognition for their effort. Good news however is that these musicians who pride themselves by singing this fast tempo cultural wedding songs in indigenous language while at the same time preserving heritage and diversity of most African nations will be finally recognized. This after the recent official launch of Manyalo Music Awards. Manyalo Music Awards CEO, Sello Matsemela said the idea behind the launch of this awards is an intervention strategically positioned to entrench social cohesion and national building, and seeking to contribute to the overall growth and development of entertainment, wedding industry and culture in the country.
“It is a fact that Manyalo artists who were seemed to be losing hope will gain more courage through this initiative. We hope to see Manyalo music being recognised like other music in the country,” said Matsemela. Among some of the awards nominees include Naka Online Radio’s Tsa Manyalo presenter, Nkele Mphahle, Princess Ayanda, Khombo Kekana, Seremi and many more. Matsimela said this year’s event, the inaugural will be held at Apel Cross in the heartland of Sekhukhune area at the Moses Mabotha Civic Centre on December 12. Manyalo Music Awards runs fair
competition where public is the one required to vote for their favourite artists. To vote SMS MMA followed by artist respective number to 47146, sms cost R2 and free sms do not apply. You can vote as many as you can. Visit www.manyalomusicawards.co.za to view full list of nominees.
BREAST CANCER
MONTH CELEBRATED AT NDLOVU PRIMARY SCHOOL
DLOVU Primary school joined South African forces in taking strides against Breast Cancer Month. The school which is based at Ga-Ledwaba village in the Zebediela area joined hands with Free Us Community Organization, the brain child of Lekgati Kekana in a 5km Fun Walk against Breast Cancer. This colourful event which was blessed by more than 150 people, both young and old who pledged their support also saw the local Clinic and the South African Police in the Lebowakgomo policing area gracing the occasion. The event commenced from Ndlovu Primary school to the main street well known by the locals as “LEPOROGONG”.
The starting point was filled with an atmosphere of excitement and joy. Free Us Community Organization founder and leader Lekgati Kekana, and Ndlovu Primary school Principal Chuene Mosima kept the walkers entertained and educated on breast cancer. As the walkers made their way through the streets of Ga-Ledwaba, Ndlovu Primary School teachers and children from Grade 2 to 7 were at the fore-front. Ledwaba Clinic was there to pass on information on to avoid, detect and deal with breast cancer. It was a great day of Joy and excitements with Unforgettable hospitality and #JohnVulGate #Jerusalema challenge.
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ISSUE NO 25
Oct/November 2020
JOYRIDE EARLY DAYS FOR BAROKA FC BAROKA FC who survived relegation through the skin of their teeth got off their 2020/21 DSTV Premiership to a good start after winning their first two matches. Up the Bakgagas as the GaMphahlele, Limpopo based side is commonly registered a back to back victories, beating Maritzburg United 2-1 at their Peter Mokaba home in Polokwane in the opening league match on October 24 before they could turn the heat on cross-town neighbours, Black Leopards whom they lambasted 3-1 away at the Thohoyandou Stadium on October 27 Baroka’s early good start also saw their star player, Richard Mbulu quickly make an impact on the process as he has scored three of the five goals scored, a brace against Leopards and another goal in the
match against United. The two goals came from Evans Makgopa, pictured, (against Leopards) and Bandile Shandu (against United). By the time of going to the press ahead of their third match at home to Golden Arrows on November 4, Baroka were still on top of the log with six points, followed by league defending champions on the second position with four points from one victory and one draw. Meanwhile Black Leopards who also survived the chop last season by a whisker started their season on a very low note, losing all their first two matches (2-0 to SuperSport United and the same Baroka). Lidoda Duvha are at the basement of the log with 0 points and their last men of
defense have since conceded five goals on the process. Their other fellow Limpopo outfit, Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila (TTM) who found their passage to the elite league via the purchasing of BidVest Wits status are 11th on the log with two points after back to back draws against Golden Arrows (1-1) and goalless against Sundowns. In recent season, Limpopo clubs always find themselves fighting off relegation at the end of each season and it remain to be seen as to how they will perform this season. Polokwane City have since kissed goodbye their top flight league status and their poor performance last season and will have to settle life in the Glad Africa Championships.
KHOZA HONOURS MATTHEWS, Mosimane and NAICKER THE Premier Soccer League Chairman Dr Irvin Khoza recently honoured three individuals for their contribution in football with a Chairman’s Award at the PSL Awards event. SuperSport United Chief Executive, Stan Matthews, former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane and long-serving broadcaster Alvin Naicker were the three recipients of the 2019/20 Chairman’s Award. On Alvin Nicker, Dr Khoza said: “This gentleman has not only been there since inception, it is on his broad shoulders that the quality and innovation in the television coverage of the PSL product rest. The PSL product compete in real time with the EPL, the most followed and successful league in the world. “The PSL product holds its own thanks to the studiousness, tenacity and grim persistence of Mr Alvin Naicker. Enablers like Mr Naicker are never recognised as we enjoy the fruits of their toil without ever seeing or hearing from them.” On Stan Matthews, Dr Khoza said: “If ever there was an award for the most successful CEO, then this hard working enabler
would be a multiple winner. He takes the punches in order for his people to succeed with minimum interference. He, himself pack a massive punch. Among his successes is the creating of space and support for the rise of the most successful coach in South Africa. Ladies and Gentlemen please join me in recognising and applauding this enabler – Mr Stanley Matthews.” On Pitso Mosimane, Dr Khoza said: “In 2013 I made a prediction. It was at the PSL Awards at Gold Reef City. I used a salutation ya Sepedi, Mr Phumlani Msibi – the PSL encyclopaedia will help you recall, “shate!, shate!, o a sa reng shate wa duma”. I made a prediction then that this recipient would bring to South Africa the next CAF Champions League star. “In 2016 he fulfilled my prediction. I said then that the singularity of his attention to detail was such that he would cement his position as the most successful club coach in South Africa – which he has just done. Today as I recognise his achievements with a Chairman’s Award, congratulations Mr Pitso Mosimane.”